Sponsor: Property Management
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Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Face to Face Health & Community Services, Inc.
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Face to Face Health & Community Services, Inc., 1156 Arcade Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106, for the existing leased space, and an additional 5,088 square feet of office space, in the Annex of the Metro Square Building, 121 7th Place East, Saint Paul, MN 55101, for the period from amendment commencement date through June 30, 2032, and for a rental rate equal to the Ramsey County blended rate for county departments.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to the execute the lease amendment.
3. Authorize the County Manager to execute non-financial documents and certifications related to the Lease Agreement or changes in property ownership.
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Background and Rationale
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Face to Face Health & Community Services, Inc. ("Face to Face"), a non-profit organization dedicated to the needs of youth aged 11 to 24, has been providing drop-in center services for youth in the Metro Square Building since October 1, 2015. These services include assistance with food, clothing, and finding shelter for those who are unhoused, and assisting those aged 14 to 21 who are at risk of becoming unhoused. Ramsey County recognizes the continuing importance and need for these services and is offering Face to Face an opportunity to expand its space at Metro Square and to extend its lease through June 30, 2032.
As part of the terms of the amendment for lease extension and additional space, the rental rate will be equal to the Ramsey County blended rate as approved and set by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for all county departments and as managed by the Property Management department. Base rent will be adjusted on the first day of the effective year where any change in the blended rate is approved by the Ramsey County Board.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The unhoused population continues to be a growing issue in the community, and one that continues to have disparate racial impacts. Recent data for Ramsey County indicates that, per capita, African American and American Indian residents are over ten times more likely than White residents to be unhoused.
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, providing assistance to unhoused youth is especially challenging. Causes include family problems, economic problems, and residential instability. Unhoused youth face severe challenges in obtaining an education and supporting themselves emotionally and financially. Having community resources focused on the specific challenges faced by unhoused youth is especially valuable in our community.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement for this lease amendment.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Face to Face currently pays $8,279 per month for its existing leased space. Beginning in June 2024, Ramsey County will receive additional monthly revenue in an amount of $5,139 as rent for the additional leased space. This additional rent revenue is not included in the approved 2024-2025 Property Management budget. Revenue and expenditure budget in 2024 will be adjusted for this unplanned revenue and expenditure. For 2025, Ramsey County will receive a total monthly revenue of $14,295, or $171,542 in revenue for the entire year, with the additional rent representing the approved increase in the blended rate for 2025.
Last Previous Action
On June 28, 2022, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the third amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Face to Face Health & Community Services, Inc for the Annex of the Metro Square Building (Resolution B2022-153).
Attachments
1. Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement