Title:
Consider and take action on a resolution approving the 12-month retail lease agreement for Soulfreak Café to operate inside the Burd House located at 510 2nd Street League City, Texas (Director of Communication and Community Engagement)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize a lease agreement with Amy Albro (d/b/a/ Soulfreak Café) to operate a cafe shop and visitors center in the Burd House.
Lease Deal Points:
- Initial Lease Term: 12 months
- Rent: $798 per month (utility costs are included in the monthly rent, total compensation is $9,576)
- Leased Space: The Burd House has a total of 859 sq. ft. and tenant will lease a total of 532 sq. ft. with the remaining space being used as a visitors/welcome center
- Restricted Use: Tenant may only use the leased space for a cafe shop
- Additional services: Tenant will provide staffing for the vistors/welcome center
- Hours of Operation:
Sunday 7AM-8PM
Monday 7AM-6PM
Tuesday 7AM-6PM
Wednesday 7AM-6PM
Thursday 7AM-9PM
Friday 7AM-9PM
Saturday 7AM-9PM
Procurement History:
Staff worked with the Purchasing Department to develop an RFP for an outside vendor to provide coffee shop services and run daily operations. With direction and input from the CVB Advisory board, staff worked closely with Purchasing to determine the scope of work and write details for the project. Based on high level research of commercial rental property in the historic area, the RFP specified the rent price per square foot at $1.50. The published RFP was open just over a month, from June 8 to July 11. During this time, the RFP was shared with local coffee shops and area business owners. Despite outreach efforts, Soulfreak Café was the only business to submit a formal proposal. In business since 2015, Soulfreak Café is a popular locally owned business with a loyal following. The RFP evaluation committee scored the following criteria: operational and business plan, qualification and experience and organizational c...
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