Agenda 06/22/2021 Item #16B 1 (CRA Lease Agreement w/SWFL Workforce Development Board)06/22/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting in its capacity as the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attached lease agreement with Southwest
Florida Workforce Board to provide office space for the Community Redevelopment Agency staff
in Immokalee.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval of a new lease agreement in order to maintain the same office space
currently in use by the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area staff.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 26, 2018, item 16B1, the CRA approved entering into a lease agreement
with the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board (SWFLWDB) to lease 2,669 square feet of
office space to house CRA staff in Immokalee. That lease covered the period August 1, 2018 through July
31, 2020, with an option to extend the period via written notice for an additional twelve months in
accordance with Articles 1 and 18 of the lease. On July 20, 2020 the CRA approved a lease extension for
an additional year.
The Initial Term of the proposed new lease is for two years with an option to renew for one or two
additional one year terms, or to elect a month-to-month option after the Initial Term or First Renewal
Term. The proposed new lease rate is 3% higher than the current rate, and increases each year by 3%.
The Immokalee CRA has established itself at the location, investing funds for signage and computer
connections. In addition, SWFLWDB allows the CRA to use the community meeting room to conduct
public meetings. Approval of the new lease agreement will allow CRA staff to remain at its current
location serving the Immokalee community.
FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact associated with this recommendation is $150,779.16 for the Initial
Term and two potential annual renewals which will be paid by CRA Fund 186-138324. There is a 3%
annual rate increase each year: First Year $36,040.32; Second Year $37,121.52; Third Year
renewal/month to month $38,235.12; Fourth Year renewal/month to month $39,382.20. Sufficient funds
exist in the FY2021 budget and adequate funds are proposed for FY2022 CRA Budget.
CONSISTENCY WITH GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN: This lease will allow CRA staff to
continue to implement the Immokalee Redevelopment Area Plan in furtherance of Objective 1.5 of the
Immokalee Area Master Plan.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: By unanimous vote, during the Immokalee Local
Redevelopment Advisory Board meeting on April 21, 2021 the advisory board approved a
recommendation to enter into a new lease agreement to continue to house Immokalee CRA staff at 750
South Fifth Street, Suite C, Immokalee, FL..
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for Board approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting in
its capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attached lease agreement.
Prepared By: Christie Betancourt, CRA Operations Manager
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.B.1
Doc ID: 15702
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), acting in its
capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), approve the attached leas e agreement with
Southwest Florida Workforce Board to provide office space for the Community Redevelopment Agency
staff in Immokalee.
Meeting Date: 06/22/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Immokalee CRA
Name: Christie Betancourt
04/26/2021 3:20 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – County Manager's Office
Name: Debrah Forester
04/26/2021 3:20 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Corporate Business Operations Jennifer Reynolds Stage 1 Review Completed 04/28/2021 12:07 PM
Tourism Michael Cox Stage 1 Review Skipped 05/19/2021 4:58 PM
County Manager's Office Debrah Forester Director - CRAs Completed 04/28/2021 3:02 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Executive Director- Corp Business Ops Completed 05/12/2021 6:40 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/13/2021 8:28 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/13/2021 8:44 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/15/2021 4:34 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/16/2021 11:22 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 06/22/2021 9:00 AM
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