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Committee forwards five-year lease for Public Defender annex at 8 Boardman Place
Summary
Supervisors voted to forward a resolution authorizing the Director of Property to lease roughly 4,009 square feet at 8 Boardman Place for the Public Defender’s Office to house 30 employees for five years with two five-year options at 95% of fair market value; tenant improvements will be paid by the landlord.
The Budget and Finance Committee on Sept. 3 voted to forward to the full Board a resolution authorizing the Director of Property to lease approximately 4,009 square feet at 8 Boardman Place for use by the Public Defender’s Office. The proposed initial term is five years, with two five-year options to extend at 95% of fair market value; the lease is intended to supplement the downtown Public Defender office at 555 Seventh Street and accommodate roughly 30 employees.
Jeff Cease of the Real Estate Division said the city sought multiple sites and selected 8 Boardman because of its layout and economic terms; the landlord will deliver tenant improvements at their cost and the existing furniture can be adapted for use. Annual base rent proposed for the first year is about $144,084, increasing thereafter; extension options would be set at 95% of fair market value.
Liz Lynn Lacoste, chief of staff for the Public Defender’s Office, said the office has been discussing long-term space needs and is participating in regular meetings with state partners about the long-term disposition of the Hall of Justice; the office supports a five-year lease to maintain flexibility while larger plans are determined. Committee members asked about long-term planning and moving costs; the committee heard no public comment.
The committee voted 3-0 to forward the lease resolution to the full board with a positive recommendation.
