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A resolution to approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the State of Tennessee for operation of a medical examiner’s office (Proposal No. 2021M-019AG-001).
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) and the State of Tennessee are parties to a Lease Agreement approved by Ordinance O99-1765 to provide space for the Metropolitan Government’s medical examiner’s office; and,
WHEREAS, the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement was approved by Resolution RS2002-1044; and
WHEREAS, Metro and the State of Tennessee have agreed to a Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement to expand the existing cooler in the facility by 720 square feet as described in the Second Amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That this Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the State of Tennessee for operation of a medical examiner’s office, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and the Director of Public Property or his designee is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This resolution approves the second amendment to a lease agreement between Metro and the State of Tennessee to provide space for the Metropolitan Government’s medical examiner’s office located at 850 R.S. Gass Boulevard.
The State of Tennessee and the Metropolitan Government entered into a twenty-year lease effective July 15, 2001. The original lease was approved by Ordinance No. O99-1765. An amendment to the agreement was approved in 2002 pursuant to Resolution No. RS2002-1044.
This amendment would extend the lease for an additional five year term, which would end on July 15, 2026. The amendment would allow for an alteration of the leased premises for the expansion to the existing cooler, which will add approximately 720 square feet to the facility.
Under the original lease, Metro and the State share the cost of all utilities (excluding telephone service) at a 50% split for year 6 of the lease and beyond. This amendment sets the State’s maximum monthly reimbursement responsibilities for utilities at no more than $9,600.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the expansion of the existing cooler by 720 square feet. Forensic Medical Management Services Inc. will pay for the expansion cost and all on-going repairs, maintenance, and operation of the cooler impacted by the expansion. The debt service on the building will be paid off on July 21, 2021 and future lease payment would be $1 per year according to the Metro Health Department.