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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing; and adopt resolution making certain findings regarding the construction of certain public improvements with redevelopment funds; and
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Redevelopment Agency (Agency) has concluded the negotiation of a Property Exchange Agreement (Agreement) with the Judicial Council of California, acting through the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), for the development of a new regional courthouse in downtown Long Beach (Courthouse).
The Agreement includes the following major provisions:
· The Agency and AOC will exchange the existing courthouse at 415 West Ocean Boulevard (State-owned site) for the Agency-owned property bounded by Broadway, Maine Avenue, 3rd Street and Magnolia Avenue (Exhibit A - Site Map).
· The AOC will develop a new courthouse building consisting of approximately 545,000 square feet and containing 31 civil and criminal courtrooms. There will also be approximately 63,000 square feet of county office space; 38,000 square feet of commercial office space; and 9,200 square feet of retail space. A secure vehicle sallyport, central in-custody holding and 35 secure parking spaces will be located below grade.
· Upon completion of the new courthouse, the Agency will grant the AOC a total of $5,000,000, paid $250,000 annually over 20 years, to support the difference in land values.
· The Agency will reimburse the AOC up to $2,000,000 for off-site improvements (utility relocation, traffic mitigation, right-of-way improvements, etc.).
· At the close of escrow, the Agency will lease the existing State-owned site back to the AOC through an Absolute Net Lease (NNN) for the sum of one dollar annually for a maximum term of five years. An extension beyond the term of the lease would be subject to fair market rent at such time. The AOC will cover all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the court building.
· In the event t...
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