Title
Decline Right of First Refusal - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Property (Hickory Grove Annex)
Action
ACTION:
Decline the County's statutory right of first refusal to a portion of Tax Parcel 108-013-24 (+/- 6.0 acres), owned by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (CMBE), to permit CMBE to lease the property to Charlotte Bilingual Preschool for education and community enrichment purposes
Staff Contact: Jacqueline McNeil, Asset and Facility Management
Tim Ivey, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
CMBE owns the former school site located in east Charlotte at 6300 Highland Avenue. A portion of property, including the former school building and a separate gym, has been leased to Charlotte Bilingual Preschool (CBP) for a number of years. CMBE wishes to continue to lease the property to CBP for a period of ten (10) years for education and community enrichment activities. CBP provides community programs such as early childhood education, family parenting strategies, and workforce development.
By state statute, the County must decline its right of first refusal to the property prior to CMBE moving forward with the lease to CBP. North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 115C-518(a) requires local school boards of education to give local boards of county commissioners the first opportunity to acquire any school owned real estate that is proposed for disposal. To comply with this statute, CMS must offer the above school district owned property to the County prior to leasing the property. The County's Asset and Facility Management Department has determined that the County does not have a need to lease the subject property for any County related operations and recommends the Board declining its right of first refusal to allow CMS to lease the property to CBP for a period of ten (10) years. CMBE's lease with CBP will be subject to the following major business terms:
Location - A portion of Tax Parcel 108-013-24 at 6300 Highland Avenue, Charlotte.
Term - Ten (10) years.
Maintenance - The Tenant is responsible for the maintenance of all property (buildings and grounds) within the leased premises.
Insurance - The Tenant is responsible for providing liability insurance to the Landlord's satisfaction.
Termination - The Landlord may terminate the lease with 18-month's notice. The Tenant may terminate with 60 days' notice.
Sub-lease - The Tenant may not sub-lease the property without Landlord's prior written approval.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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