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Athens-Clarke committee proposes flat nonprofit rent, documentary criteria for deep discounts
Summary
A Government Operations Committee proposal would replace a complex rent formula with a $6-per-square-foot base for nonprofit leases, with documented discounts if agencies meet 6 of 13 public-benefit criteria (50% off) or 9 of 13 (down to $1/year); staff will verify claims and the commission could vote on the changes in February.
Andrew Saunders, presenting GOC recommendations to the Athens-Clarke County mayor and commission, proposed replacing the current complex rent formula for nonprofit and quasi-government tenants with a simpler structure and tighter documentary review.
Under the recommendation, nonprofit leased facilities would have a flat base rent of $6 per square foot. Agencies that document meeting at least six of 13 listed public-benefit criteria would be eligible for a 50% reduction (to $3 per square foot); agencies that demonstrate nine or more…
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