23-1076 : Extend Lease Agreement Between COB and Seneca Babcock Community Organization, Inc (George K. Arthur Community Center ) Located at 2050 Genesee St (LO)

This agenda item proposes to extend the lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and the Seneca Babcock Community Organization, Inc. for the George K. Arthur Community Center, located at 2050 Genesee St.

The lease extension is for an additional three (3) years. The terms and conditions of the original agreement will remain the same. Key terms include:

• Nominal Rental Fee: One Dollar ($1.00) annually.
• Tenant Responsibilities: The tenant is responsible for costs associated with telephones, internet, permits, fees, garbage, and solid waste removal. They are also responsible for all repairs and preventative maintenance, and keeping the premises clean.
• City Responsibilities: The City will cover utilities including gas, water, sewer, and electricity.
• Insurance: The tenant must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, naming the City as an additional insured.
• Property Use: The premises are to be used solely for the community organization's legitimate business purposes.

This item was previously approved by the Common Council on May 28, 2019 (Item No. 18-1971) and has been tabled multiple times since June 2023.