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Authorize negotiation and execution of a ground lease with Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas for real property consisting of approximately 1.604 acres of land, more or less, located at 4601 Westlake Drive, Austin, Texas 78746, for a term of forty (40) years, with one additional forty (40) year option for the operation of a new Austin Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services station, in an amount not to exceed $9,060,297.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $150,000 for the initial lease payment will be included as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget process. Funding for the remaining lease term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Prior Council Action:
May 24, 2018, Council approved Resolution No. 20180524-035, directing the City Manager to fund, construct, and staff five permanent fire stations.
For More Information:
Megan Herron, Financial Services Department , 512-974-5649; Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, (512) 974-, Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department (512) 974-0132, Davis Haden, Austin Fire Department, (512) 497-2789, Chris Jistel, Financial Services Department, (512) 974-3936.
Additional Backup Information:
On May 24, 2018, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20180524-035 with a unanimous vote, directing City staff to construct and staff five new permanent AFD/EMS stations in the areas of greatest need as identified in the updated 2017 Austin Fire Department/Austin Fire Association Fire Station Risk and Service Delivery Analysis Report. The Loop 360 Fire/EMS station was designated as the third highest priority station.
The Loop 360 Fire/EMS station will be a four bay, two-story building housing both Fire and EMS units.
The proposed ground lease at 4601 Westlake Drive, Austin, Texas 78746 is for 40 years with one additional 40-year option for a total term of 80-years for approximately 1.604 acre...
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