Res 127-2023 Lease Agreement with Wichita Tower, Inc. 10/17/2023 Resolution No. 127-2023
Resolution authorizing a two-year lease agreement with Wichita
Tower, INC. for leasing office space for government operations during
the Memorial Auditorium renovation for $18,585 per month
WHEREAS, The American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) allocated approximately
$29.1 M to the City of Wichita Falls to provide economic relief in areas that were negatively
impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, City Council passed a non-binding resolution on June 14, 2022
creating a general plan for the use of ARPA funds; and
WHEREAS, Memorial Auditorium was constructed in 1927, renovated once in
1964, and in need of renovation of the public spaces and office areas to boost the
economic impact and improve the ability to provide safe social distancing; and,
WHEREAS, over the 2-year period of renovations, some city governmental
operation will operate at the lease facility; and,
WHEREAS, the guidance from the American Rescue Plan Act allows for the
appropriation of these funds for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Resolution authorizing a two-year lease agreement with Wichita Tower, INC. for
leasing office space for government operations during the Memorial Auditorium
renovation for $18,585 per month.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of October 2023.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk J