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An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Chiqui Cafe, LLC for use of 357 square feet of café space located at 3021 Lealand Lane (Parcel No. 11805003000 )(Proposal No. 2025M-048AG-001).
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”) owns certain real property located at 3021 Lealand Lane (Parcel No. 11805003000); and,
WHEREAS, Metro conducted a procurement for an operator of the Sunnyside Café that is located on a portion of the property at 3021 Lealand Lane; and,
WHEREAS, Metro and Chiqui Cafe, LLC have negotiated the lease agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein to authorize Chiqui Cafe, LLC to operate a café on a portion of the property located at 3021 Lealand Lane; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this lease agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Chiqui Café, LLC attached hereto, is hereby approved and the Director of Public Property Administration, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That any amendment to this lease agreement shall be approved by resolution of the Metropolitan Council receiving at least twenty-one (21) affirmative votes.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance approves a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Chiqui Café, LLC (“Chiqui”), for the use of cafe space at 3021 Lealand Lane at Sevier Park. This lease agreement would allow Chiqui to provide food services for Sunnyside Mansion Café.
Chiqui will pay $1,000 per month in rent. The term of the lease agreement begins February 20, 2026, and conclude on February 21, 2029. The contract may be extended through a contract agreement at the discretion of the Purchasing Agent.
Chiqui will provide insurance with bodily injury and property damage coverage for no less than $2,000,000. Chiqui shall also maintain standard fire, extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief insurance on the building and related improvements. The insurance coverage shall be no less than the full insurable value of the property.
Chiqui will also indemnify the Metropolitan Government against claims that arise under the lease. The Metropolitan Government assumes no liability for Chiqui’s personal property. If part or all of the building is damaged by fire, flood, or other events, the lease may be terminated if the property is no longer suited for café use. Chiqui and the Metropolitan Government would retain the proceeds of any insurance policy that the entity paid for to cover such an event.
Lessee shall, at its expense, maintain and keep in force standard fire, extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief insurance on the building and related improvements located on the Premises.
This proposal has been approved by the Planning Commission.
Fiscal Note: Chiqui Café LLC will provide food services for the Sunnyside Mansion Café and will pay rent payment to Metro for the use of 357 square feet of restaurant space located at 3021 Lealand Lane at an annual rate of $28.01 per square foot or $1,000 per month.