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Brockton committee approves three-year CDBG-funded lease at 50 School St. for Metro South Chamber office
Summary
The Finance Committee recommended favorably a three-year lease with Metro South Chamber of Commerce for 1,800 square feet at 50 School Street; the rent ($4,800 per month) will be covered by CDBG funds and the lease is cancellable with short notice.
The Brockton Finance Committee on Sept. 2 recommended favorably a three-year lease agreement with Metro South Chamber of Commerce for 1,800 square feet at 50 School Street.
Key details: The lease term runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Monthly rent is $4,800, or $57,600 annually. City officials said the community development block grant (CDBG) will pay the rent; the solicitor noted the lease is cancellable at short notice (section language in the file quoted 30 to 90 days depending on clause), and the city may extend at its option.
Why it matters: The move provides interim office space while City Hall undergoes renovation and the city adds staff to administer federal housing and CDBG programs. City solicitor Megan Bridges said procurement procedures were followed and that the council must approve real property interests.
Action and outcome: The committee recommended favorably the lease and noted the city will confirm insurance coverage and the division of responsibility for any additional riders or tenant coverage. The order advances to the full council.
What's next: Staff said they would follow up with documentation on insurance coverage and continue to monitor CDBG funding availability. The committee heard that federal CDBG funding had been extended in the recent federal budget and that no immediate cuts were expected.
