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City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2009 Page 5 of 6 MOTION TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR BROKER SERVICES TO LEASE THE POST OFFICE SITE LOCATED AT 637 FRONT STREET City Manager Fleming reviewed a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a real estate broker to solicit services to lease the Post Office site, which was recently purchased by the City. The City is considering a 3-year short term lease, but will consider alternative proposals. The building will be available on April 1, 2009. Two parties have expressed an interest in leasing the property and there may not be a need for broker service. He stated the RFP will not be released immediately, but he requested Council approval should the need arise. Councilor Muckle asked what the broker's commission would be on lease. City Manager Fleming explained the Post Office was paying approximately, $83,000 annually. If a three-year lease was negotiated, at the same price, the broker would receive 6% of the lease payments or about $15,000 for the term of the lease. MOTION: Councilor Dalton moved to approve the RFP for Broker Services to Lease the Post Office Site, seconded by Councilor Muckle. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Marsella. City Manager Fleming noted the Post Office closed the 637 Front Street site on January 31, and will take February and March to remove their property and clean the facility. The City will take possession of the building on April 1. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT No report. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilor Clabots announced the Annual Heat Relief Dinner is Thursday, February 19 at the Recreation Center and all proceeds go to seniors who need help paying their utility bills. Councilor Sackett suggested the City explore purchasing a statue of John Breaux on a bicycle as an appropriate tribute.