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File #: 25-556   
Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Public Works - Real Property and Real Estate Development Division
Agenda Date: 5/20/2025 Final action: 5/20/2025
Title: MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Broward County ("County") and the City of Fort Lauderdale ("City"), to extend the term of the lease for an additional one year period beginning May 21, 2025, and modify certain notice requirements for certain real property located in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, known as Mills Pond Park; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 8)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Second Amendment, 2. Exhibit 2 - Property Data Sheet
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Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Trevor M. A. Fisher
Department: Public Works Division: Real Property and Real Estate Development

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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Broward County ("County") and the City of Fort Lauderdale ("City"), to extend the term of the lease for an additional one year period beginning May 21, 2025, and modify certain notice requirements for certain real property located in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, known as Mills Pond Park; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 8)

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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to approve and execute lease agreements and amendments to lease agreements.

What Action Accomplishes
Provides the City with an amendment to the Lease Agreement to extend the term of the Lease Agreement for an additional one year period beginning May 21, 2025, and modify certain notice requirements for Mills Pond Park.

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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ REAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.

On May 21, 1985, Broward County ("County") and the City of Fort Lauderdale ("City") entered into a Lease Agreement whereby City leases certain real property ("Property") from County for use as a public park known as Mills Pond Park. The Lease Agreement was amended by a First Amendment, dated January 11, 1996, to update the master plan for the park site to provide that a portion of the Property may be utilized as a batting cage facility, miniature golf course, family entertainment center, and associated concession facilities for public recreation purposes.

The term of the lease ends on May 21, 2025. The proposed Second Amendment will extend the term of the lease for an add...

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