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Commission approves third addendum to Arkansas City Public Library lease through Sept. 30, 2035
Summary
The commission voted to approve a third addendum extending the library lease and reaffirming original lease conditions so the library retains occupancy rights even if the site is redeveloped.
The Arkansas City Commission approved a resolution authorizing a third addendum to the lease with the Arkansas City Public Library Board of Directors, extending the lease term through Sept. 30, 2035.
Why it matters: The addendum reaffirms the library’s continued occupancy of the site and preserves conditions in the original lease so the library would have a place to operate if the property were sold or if new construction occurred.
City staff explained that the addendum largely mirrors previous extensions but includes a few additional provisions requested by the library board to shore up future occupancy rights. As staff described it, "This third amendment ... affirms continued occupancy of the site even if there's new construction of a new library," and preserves the parties' ability to extend the lease again if desired.
Action taken: The commission adopted the resolution to approve the third addendum and authorized the mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the city. The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition recorded in the meeting minutes.
Ending: The addendum extends the lease through Sept. 30, 2035, and leaves in place the original lease’s conditions to protect the library’s future occupancy options.
