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Council extends lease for yard-sale building while tenant searches for relocation
Summary
Council approved a lease extension for a yard-sale building on South Rock Street after staff said the tenant has had difficulty finding a relocation site and agreed to remain given construction schedules.
Staff asked the council on July 10 to approve a lease extension for a yard-sale tenant occupying property purchased from the Ramsey (Ransom) Family Trust. Staff said the owner (tenant) has had trouble finding a relocation site and understands delays tied to a construction schedule at nearby Town Creek. The city’s recommendation was to extend the lease; council approved the extension by roll-call vote.
Staff noted the tenant had reached out to the mayor and staff had reviewed construction schedules and disruptions; the tenant indicated willingness to accept delays. No lease terms, extension length, or rent amounts were specified in the workshop presentation; staff said the item before council was the lease extension request and they were prepared to answer questions.
