PH-Second Amendment of Sublease of Cedarwood Hall from WCHCC and Second Amendment of Sublease to WIHD

This item authorizes the County of Westchester to enter into second amendments for two subleases concerning a portion of Cedarwood Hall. The first amendment is with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC), and the second is with the Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD).

Key Details:

• Purpose: To allow the arrangement to continue uninterrupted and enable WIHD to secure optimal Medicaid reimbursement rates.
• Term: Retroactive to April 1, 2025, and extending through December 31, 2026.
• WCHCC Sublease: The County will pay WCHCC $966,455 annually for base rent and additional rent.
• WIHD Sublease: WIHD will pay the County fair market value rent of $32.32 per square foot for 72,796 square feet, totaling $2,357,326.72 annually, plus its proportionate share of operating cost increases.
• WIHD Relocation: WIHD has a new lease with a private landlord and is expected to occupy the new space by December 31, 2026. Both subleases include options for termination with 60 days' notice if WIHD vacates early.
• Environmental Review: Classified as a Type II action under SEQRA, requiring no further environmental review.
• Approval Required: A two-thirds vote of the Board of Legislators is required for passage.