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Stuart moves Flagler Center lease to align Main Street agreements; cautions about 10-year referendum requirement

City Commission of the City of Stuart · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The commission authorized a nine-month extension to the Flagler Center lease with Stuart Main Street Association so its renewal will align with other Main Street agreements; staff warned any renewal that results in a lease longer than 10 years would require a public referendum under the city charter.

The City Commission approved Resolution 101-2025 on Nov. 24 to amend the lease between the City of Stuart and Stuart Main Street Association Inc. for the Flagler Center at 201 SW Flagler Avenue. Staff proposed adding nine months to the final three-year renewal term so the lease renewals for several Main Street agreements fall in the same fiscal-year window.

Mr. Baggett (staff) explained that the lease has an…

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