Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Mike Callagy, County Manager
Subject: Amended and Restated Old Courthouse Agreement for the San Mateo County History Museum (Lease No. 5231)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an amended and restated Old Courthouse agreement with the San Mateo County Historical Association for the expanded use of the San Mateo County History Museum, located at 2200 Broadway Street, in Redwood City, for the continued term through March 20, 2025, with two automatic extensions for 30 years each; and
B) The County Manager or designee to accept and execute notices, letters, and documents associated with the Agreement pursuant to the terms set forth therein.
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BACKGROUND:
The County is the owner of the San Mateo County History Museum ("Museum"), previously known as the Old Courthouse at Redwood City, located at 2200 Broadway Street, in Redwood City, and also known as Assessor Parcel Number 052-367-010 (the "Property"). As approved and authorized by Resolution No. 59166, the County has leased the Museum to the San Mateo County Historical Association ("Association") since March of 1995, for a term of 30 years, wherein the Association operates the Museum and maintains the interior of the building. The County continues to repair and maintain the exterior and all structural components of the Museum building. The Association has requested an extension of the term of the Agreement as well as the authority to expand its use of the Museum by constructing a carriage museum ("Carriage House") adjacent to the existing Museum building.
DISCUSSION:
The Real Property Division has negotiated the proposed amended and restated Old Courthouse agreement with the Association. In addition to incorporating the original Agreement and its amendments, this Amended Agreement is consistent with other separa...
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