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Syracuse City assessment office proposes short-term license for 255 Walton parking lot, says revenue and utility access will improve
Summary
City staff described replacing a low-rent 20-year lease at 255 Walton with a short-term license that staff said would increase revenue, preserve access to a 16-inch water main and transfer certain liabilities to the licensee. No formal council vote was recorded during the discussion.
Syracuse City Council members heard an outline of a proposed move to replace a longstanding lease on a small parking lot at 255 Walton with a short-term license, city officials said.
At a council meeting, Matt Ojre, commissioner of assessment, told members the site previously was under a 20-year lease that paid the city $291 a month and left tenants with few responsibilities. "This was a 20 year lease," Ojre said. "Tenant did not bear a lot of responsibilities, paid us $291 a month." He said the administration prefers a license because it provides more flexibility,…
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