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Subcommittee approves lease for new Hendersonville driver services center; committee questions rent and funding
Summary
The subcommittee approved a 10-year lease for a new Department of Safety driver services center in Hendersonville to serve Sumner County as a second center; staff said six new positions were funded and that the department will pay $18 per square foot while FERF operating funds would cover additional costs.
The executive subcommittee approved a long-term advertised lease for a new Department of Safety and Homeland Security driver services center in Hendersonville, presented as a second center to serve Sumner County.
Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Murphy said the need arose because of population growth in Sumner County; the current Gallatin driver service center will remain. She said six new positions have been funded to support the office and that the selected proposal was the only option meeting agency qualifications after two advertisements. "The proposed rental rates were within the market range for Bridal Tennessee and as we expected for Hendersonville," Murphy said.
Committee members pressed Murphy about the market rent and how the agency will cover higher costs. One member noted market rates near "$40 almost $46 a square foot" and asked whether the department would pay $18; Murphy answered "Correct" and indicated FERF operating funds would cover the difference. The motion to approve the lease (a 10-year term with a 5-year renewal option) was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote.
