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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Meszaros
RESOLUTION 2020-073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE SEWARD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
(SCHC) AND THE CITY OF SEWARD BEGINNING ON AUGUST 24,
2020 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2025
WHEREAS, the Seward Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center
(FQHC), that collaborates with the City to improve access to primary health care in the Seward
community; and
WHEREAS, the City (the Lessor) leases the premise to the SCHC (the Lessee) at the
address 417 First Avenue, Suite 2895, Seward, Alaska 99664 which is known as the SCHC; and
WHEREAS, this Lease shall continue this agreement for five years starting on August
24, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS,the Lease amount is a nominal lease rate of$1 per year; and
WHEREAS, approval of this agreement allows the SCHC to continue using the premise
to support the activities of a primary care clinic serving as a federally qualified health center
under Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act; and
WHEREAS, the Lessor and the Lessee are both granted the option to cancel this Lease
agreement upon six months written notice at any time prior to the stated maturity of the Lease.
Upon expiration of said time period, both Lessor and Lessee shall hold each other harmless from
further liability of obligation under this Lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the city manager to sign the a
five-year lease agreement with the Seward Community Health Center ending September 30,
2025 as attached herein.
Section 2. Approval of this Resolution allows the continued collaboration between the
City and the SCHC to provide access to primary health care to the Seward community.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
24`h day of August,2020.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-073
TH I F WARD, ALASKA
risty Terry Mayor
AYES: Baclaan, McClure, Seese, Osenga, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Crites (This item was approved on consent; Council Member Crites abstained
from voting on the Agenda and Consent Agenda due to a Conflict of Interest)
ATTEST:
rends J. a , M C
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: August 24, 2020
To: City Council
From: City Manager, Scott Meszaros Sly
Agenda Item: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,
Approving the Five-Year Lease Agreement Between the Seward
Community Health Center, Inc. (SCHC) and the City of Seward Beginning
on August 24, 2020 and Ending on September 30, 2025
BACKGROUND & USTIFICATION:
The Seward Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center(FQHC), that
collaborates with the City to improve access to primary health care in the Seward community.
The City Ieases the premise at 417 First Avenue, Suite 2895, Seward Alaska 99664 to the
Seward Community Health Center for a nominal Iease rate at$1.00 per year.
Approving this Resolution allows SCHC to continue using the premise to support the activities
of a primary care clinic serving as a federally qualified health center under Section 330 of the
Public Health Services Act.
INTENT:
To continue the City's agreement with Seward Community Health Center to provide primary
health care to the community
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
1. Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan
Strategic Plan:To continue the lease agreement between The City of
2. Seward and Seward Community Health Center to provide primary X
health care to the Seward community
3. 1 Other(list):
FISCAL NOTE:
There is no real fiscal impact from this Resolution since the lease rate is $I.00 per year. Approval
supports the SCHC's use of the premise and ability to provide primary healthcare to the
community.
Approved by Finance Department:
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ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes _No.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,, X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Resolution 2020- 073to allow the continued collaboration between the
City and the SCHC to provide access to primary health care to the Seward community.
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LEASE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, made and entered into this 24`h day of August 2020 by and between Seward
Community Health Center, lnc., P.Q. Box 2895, in the City of Seward, State of Alaska,
hereinafter referred to as LESSEE.
AND
The City of Seward,P.O. Box 167, in Seward, Alaska, hereinafter referred to as LESSON.
Seward Community Health Center(stand-alone 501(c)(3) entity) is a federally qualified health.
center(FOHC), collaborating to improve access to primary health care in the community,
pursuant to Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act(42 USC § 254b).
Premise-Address:
The Address of Premises is 41.7 First Avenue, Suite 2895, Seward, Alaska, generally known as
Seward Community Health Center.
Lease Term:
The Lease shall commence on August 24,2020 and extend through September 30,2025, or
earlier as per the Termination Clause. The lease may be renewed for additional five-year
periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties.
Lease Rate:
The Leas: amount is a nominal lease rate of$1 per year.
Use.
That said premises shall be used to support the activities of primary care clinic serving as.a
federally qualified health center under Section 330 of the Public Health Services Act.
Utilities:
LESSEE will reiiuburse Providence Seward Medical Center(Providence) for allocated utility
and janitorial costs, per Lessee's agreement with Providence.
Parking:
No designated off-street parking spaces are associated with this lease.
Termination Clause:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained elsewhere in this Lease, it is expressly
understood and agreed between the parties hereto that either party is granted an option to cancel
this Lease upon six months written notice at any time prior to the stated maturity of the Lease.
Upon expiration of said time period, both LESSOR and LESSEE shall hold each other harmless
from further liability of obligation under this Lease.
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LESSEE will pay said lease payments and will quietly deliver up said premises on the day of the
expiration of 6,is lease, in as good a condition as the same were in when received, except for
reasonable ,w,— r a-d tear.
Ins'Irmr
LESSEE grail carry and maintain, during the entire term hereof, at LESSEE's sole cost and
expense. broad form of comprehensive commercial general liability insurance with limits of
not less '-,an ',;i,000,000 per occurrence, insuring against any and all liability of LESSEE with
respect U. ilie demised premises or arising out of the use or occupancy thereof. LESSOR is to be
an additi-nal named insured on this policy. LESSEE shall furnish LESSOR, if requested,
evidence that the insurance is in full force and effect from the Company issuing such insurance.
LESSEE -s responsible for insurance of LESSEE's contents.
Signage:
LESSOR will allow LESSEE to install signage on the building and/or property in a size and
location acceptable to both parties. LESSEE signage shall conform to all applicable local, city,
and 'iorough requirements.
This Agre,dn(col,_ be modified only upon the written and signed Agreement of LESSOR and
LESSEE.
WEIJEi"ZoF, the said parties have hereunto set their hands the day and year
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Scott Meszarc s, City Manager
City of Seward
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LESSEE
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Craig rr brosiani, Executive Director
Seward Community Health Center
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