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Council rejects ad hoc recommendations that would favor five-year leases for city properties
Summary
After a lengthy debate and public testimony from nonprofit leaders who said the measure would imperil long-term fundraising, the Memphis City Council did not adopt an advisory resolution from its Parks & Environment ad hoc committee that recommended a five-year lease preference for city-owned property.
The Memphis City Council on a split vote declined to adopt a resolution from its Parks & Environment ad hoc committee that recommended the administration favor lease terms of five years or less for city-owned property unless a longer term was ‘‘commensurate with the purpose of the lease.’’ Supporters said the measure sought transparency and baseline oversight; opponents — including nonprofits and some council members — said the language would hinder capital campaigns and long-term cultural projects.
The ad hoc recommendations, which had been held and revised several times, were presented as guidance asking the administration to be mindful when negotiating leases. Councilman Warren moved to table the…
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