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Council agrees to temporary reduced rent for prospective sandwich shop at 114 W Broad Ave
Summary
A prospective tenant (Mr. Gurley, representing his wife) requested reduced rent to make repairs at 114 W Broad Ave. Mayor Pro Tem Jim Sellers proposed $500/month for August and September, returning to $700/month Oct. 1 with a 12‑month lease; the council agreed and asked the clerk to work with the city attorney to finalize the lease.
Mr. Gurley, speaking on behalf of his wife, asked the council to consider reduced rent for the commercial building at 114 W Broad Ave so repairs could be made and the space prepared for a sandwich shop. The couple requested a rent concession for two months followed by a return to the original rent.
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Sellers proposed rent of $500 for August and September, reverting to $700 per month beginning Oct. 1, and suggested a 12‑month lease with renewal to be discussed later. Mr. Gurley said he was comfortable with those terms and the council agreed. Mayor Trey Gainous asked the city clerk to consult the city attorney to draft the lease with the adjusted rent specifications and to notify Mrs. Gurley when the documents are ready.
The council did not execute a lease at the meeting; it directed staff to prepare written lease terms for formal approval.
