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Tenant Request for Natural Gas Line Installation at the Train Station
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends that the Urban Renewal Commission Approve the Request for Natural Gas Line Installation at the Train Station Located at 1757 Washington Street.
BACKGROUND:
In February, 2016, First City Central assumed the lease of the Urban Renewal Agency-owned train station located at 1757 Washington Street in order to conduct business. Since that time, First City Central (FCC) has been preparing the space for business operations. As part of that preparation, FCC has determined that natural gas is necessary for their operations. However, a natural gas line to the train station facility does not exist currently but a natural gas main line is located within the right-of-way on Washington Street in front of the building.
FCC is proposing to install a natural gas line from the existing main line on Washington Street to the train station facility. As per the terms of Section 6 of the Lease Agreement, this project is considered additional improvements or alterations to the building and shall be approved solely at the Landlord's discretion. Additionally, the Lease Agreement states that all costs associated with the improvements/alterations (i.e.natural gas line installation) shall be the responsibility of the Tenant.
Staff requests that the URC consider the proposal from FCC and provide direction.