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Authorize negotiation and execution of a sublease from the City of Austin to Austin Creative Reuse, a Texas nonprofit corporation, for approximately 4,758 square feet of retail space from the Austin Public Library Recycled Reads Store located at 5335 Burnet Road for a 36-month term.
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Lead Department
Office of Real Estate Services.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
March 26, 2015 - Council approved lease renewal.
August 16, 2012 - Council approved lease renewal.
November 8, 2007 - Council approved original lease.
For More Information:
Alex Gale, Office of Real Estate Services, (512) 974-1416; Megan Herron, Office of Real Estate Services, (512) 974-5649; Roosevelt Weeks, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7444; John Gillum, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7495.
Additional Backup Information:
The Austin Public Library (APL) Recycled Reads Store occupies 7,265 square feet of space in a retail center at 5335 Burnet Road under a lease from Pajo Properties, Ltd., dated March 15, 2008. Recycled Reads opened to the public at this location in February of 2009, and its primary function has been the reuse, repurpose, and recycling of books and other materials from the City's 20 library locations and from Austin citizens. Recycled Reads has diverted more than 3000 tons of materials from landfills and has contributed to the City's goal of zero waste by 2040. Recycled Reads educates the community on reuse by providing programs and workshops on a regular basis that carry the sustainability message.
APL is looking to collaborate with Austin Creative Reuse (ACR) to expand reuse efforts to the community. ACR is a non-profit corporation that operates a center for re-use and recycling, including collection, distribution and sale of reusable materials donated by industry and individuals. Additionally, ACR performs community education on recycling and reuse of various materials. The current APL strategy is to phase o...
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