Commission clears first reading for lease of municipal office space to South Florida School of Excellence
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Summary
On first reading the commission authorized a two-year lease of Suite 335 at 780 Fisherman Street to South Florida School of Excellence; city staff said the school will station a designated staff person at the elevator and doors will remain secure to protect public spaces.
The City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance authorizing an interim city manager to execute a lease with South Florida School of Excellence for Suite 335 at 780 Fisherman Street, the municipal complex.
Why it matters: The school previously occupied third-floor space and proposed returning to Suite 335 for the upcoming 2025–26 school year. The lease is estimated to generate about $60,000 in fiscal 2026 revenue and will require coordination on building security and student movement because the commission chambers and municipal offices are in the same building.
Key points - The lease term discussed runs August 2025 through July 2027. First reading passed 5–0. - The interim city manager said she had asked the school principal to name a designated staff person who will be stationed near the elevator on the third floor to ensure students do not roam public hallways; the principal agreed. - The manager and building maintenance staff will ensure doors to restricted spaces are secured and that emergency egress is preserved.
Next steps - The lease will return for second reading and final passage at the next meeting in August; staff will prepare a final lease document and security plan in coordination with building maintenance.
Ending - The first-reading vote was unanimous; commissioners said they wanted the building access plan in place before the lease takes effect for the school year.