TO:                      Urban Renewal Agency Board    
THROUGH:                      Steve Powers, Executive Director   
FROM:                      Kristin Retherford, Urban Development Dept. Director 
 
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Retail lease for Agency-owned property located at 311 Commercial Street NE.     
 
Ward(s): 1   
Board Member(s): Kaser     
Neighborhood(s):  CANDO 
Result Area(s):  Good Governance; Welcoming and Livable Community.     
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ISSUE:
 
Shall the Urban Renewal Agency authorize the Executive Director to execute the attached lease for retail property with the City of Salem?    
 
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Executive Director to execute the attached lease for retail property with the City of Salem.    
 
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SUMMARY: 
 
The Salem Public Library needs space for artisans to rehabilitate its miniature doll house.  The space is vacant.      
 
FACTS AND FINDINGS:
 
Key terms of the Lease are below.
 
Term:                                                               7 ½ months, November 15, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Lease Rate:                                          No cost.
Square Feet:                                          208    
 
 
BACKGROUND:
 
In March 2019, the Agency acquired property in the 300 block of Commercial Street NE for future redevelopment. The property was acquired using Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal funds.  The property is scheduled for redevelopment in July 2021.   
 
 
                     Clint Dameron     
                     Real Property Services Manager    
 
Attachments:
1.  Proposed Lease