THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1
. The Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, is hereby authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Grays Ferry Partners, LP, by its agent Korman Commercial Properties with City as tenant, for use by the City, of all or a portion of the premises located at 3009 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pursuant to terms substantially set forth in the document attached hereto as
Exhibit "A"
.
SECTION 2
. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to review and to approve the lease and other documents necessary to effectuate this Ordinance, which lease and documents shall contain such terms and conditions as the City Solicitor shall deem necessary and proper to protect the interests of the City of Philadelphia and to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance.
EXHIBIT "A"
Terms of Proposed Lease
For 3009 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
1.
Landlord:
Grays Ferry Partners, LP, by its agent Korman Commercial Properties
2.
Tenant:
The City of Philadelphia
3.
Premises Address:
3009 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
4.
Use of the Premises:
Approximately 8,000 square feet, to be used as a government office open to the public.
5.
Term of Lease
: 5 years; provided, however, the City shall have a right to terminate the Lease at the City’s sole option, at any time after the expiration of four years without liability to the Landlord for damage or loss of profits which would have been realized had the Lease not been terminated.
6.
Renewal Terms:
Tenant shall have two (2) five (5) year renewal options.
7.
Rent:
The annual base rent will be approximately $17.50 per square foot for the first year. The first year’s annual base rent will be approximately $140,000.
8.
Operating Expenses:
The City shall be responsible for its proportionate share of operating expenses.
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