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The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to enter into Lease Agreement LA-20-12520, "Lease of Property" with Pewabic Society, Inc. for a duration of five (5) years, beginning February 1, 2020 and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
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Agenda of February 19, 2020
Item No. 20-0039
Proposed Contract No. LA-20-12520
Project Length: Five (5) Years with an option for one five (5) year extension
Revenue Amount: $45,300.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Proposed DWSD Contract No. LA-20-12520
"Lease of Property"
9900 East Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan 48214
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Thomas Naughton, Chief Financial Officer, the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department authorizes the Director to enter into Contract No. LA-20-12520, "Pewabic Society Lease Agreement" in the amount of $45,300.00 for no longer than 5 years, and also authorizes the Director to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
JUSTIFICATION
The proposed contract is a lease agreement of the property located at 9900 East Jefferson, which will be used as additional material preparation and parking for Pewabic Pottery.
The primary objectives of this lease is:
Pewabic uses the firehouse to make pottery. The pottery and tile that is made generates two-thirds of the operating revenue, so the additional production space provided by the firehouse is critical for sustainability. The revenue from the work that is made in the space helps sustain the National Historic Landmark pottery and supports all of the educational work that is done in the community. The second floor serves as a studio for Pewabic staff artists to create their own persona...
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