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Commissioners flag lease administration and downtown maintenance problems; say city must act
Summary
Multiple commissioners raised concerns about inconsistent lease administration, taxpayer exposure from operating expenses on leased properties, and downtown maintenance issues including dumpsters, pavers and weeds.
During the March 31 meeting several commissioners raised concerns about how the city administers leases for city-owned properties and about downtown maintenance issues that affect visitors and businesses.
Commissioner Broderick described lease administration across departments as "a train wreck," citing the Highwaymen Museum lease and other agreements where the city bears operating expenses. Broderick said some long-term leases place operational costs on the city rather than on lessees and…
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