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City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Stan Morris, City Manager DATE: September 15, 2022 RE: Ratification of a First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with SuffoR Construction Company, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this Resolution. REASONS: The City owns an unoccupied facility at 18050 Collins Avenue, formerly known as Tony Roma's restaurant. This property has sat vacant for two years producing no revenue for the City. City staff is in the process of issuing a Request for Proposals for the long-term rental of this space as a restaurant to generate revenue for the City. On July 21, 2022, the City Commission approved a lease agreement with Suffolk Construction for us( of a portion of the facility. This lease agreement included the condition that Suffolk fully vacates the space within two weeks' notice to maintain our ability to enter into a long-term rental agreement with a restauranteur at the conclusion of the bidding process. This agreement provides a short-term revenue stream for the City while providing a solution to Suffolk. During the summer recess, Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. requested that the number of people using the space be increased. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-3380 authorizing the City Manager tc sign or renew all required contracts, agreements, and purchase orders during the summer recess period, the City Manager approved the request subject to City Commission ratification. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The previous terms of the original lease approved in July 2022 remain in effect for Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. The increased use of the space will raise the rent from $5,000 to $10,000. The renter Item Number: 10.Q 406