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Mudflat Contract E.Somerville — File 213815

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81 Broadway • Somerville, MA 02145 [phone removed] www.mudflat.org April 20, 2022 Angela M Allen, Chief Procurement Officer City Hall 93 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Dear Ms. Allen, Mudflat Pottery School, Inc. is submitting a proposal in response to the City’s request #22-48 for the lease of property for a neighborhood police station in East Somerville. The Somerville Police Department has been our tenant at 83 Broadway, Somerville since April 2008. The most recent lease between Mudflat and the City expires as of June 30, 2022. Our property at 83 Broadway meets all of the stated requirements for location (RFP, page 2, section A): it is located in East Somerville, is in a highly visible location with street level access, and it is located on Broadway between MacArthur Street and Mount Vernon Street. It also meets the interior space and parking requirements (RFP, page 2, section B): there is a vestibule, a conference room, and 3 offices. While there is no off-street parking, the City has designated 3 parking spaces immediately in front of the property for police parking only. Mudflat is looking to lease the property and no broker will be involved in the lease of the property (RFP, page 2, sections C & D). Mudflat would like to continue to lease the property at 83 Broadway to the Somerville Police Department for its East Somerville substation. The neighborhood has benefitted positively from the visibility and presence of this service over many years. I am hopeful that we will be able to continue our lease relationship with the City and the Somerville Police Department. Sincerely, Lynn Gervens Executive Director Mudflat Pottery School, Inc.
Mudflat Pottery School, Inc. RFP #22-48 B. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: 83 Broadway, Somerville 02145 The property is located at 83 Broadway, Somerville 02145. The property is a first-floor unit, of approximately 760 square feet. The unit includes an entry doorway located directly on Broadway, with a vestibule and reception counter, with a conference room located behind. It includes 3 rooms for private offices, 2 bathrooms and a storage closet. The unit also includes a basement storage area of approximately 300 square feet, directly accessible from the first-floor unit. The unit has its own air conditioning unit and controls. Heat is electric. The unit is fully sprinklered. The unit has standard phone, data and electricity; all has been upgraded since the original occupancy by the police and sufficiently supports police technology. There are 3 parking spaces located on Broadway directly outside the unit. Signage posted by the City of Somerville Traffic and Parking department restricts parking to police vehicles only. See attached floor plan and photographs.
Mudflat Pottery School, Inc. RFP #22-48 C. TERM SHEET: 83 Broadway, Somerville 02145 1. Term of Lease The initial term of the lease will be for one years (12 months), commencing on July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2023. At the expiration of the initial term, Mudflat is not now seeking to offer options to renew. 2. Rent The rent for the initial term of one years is $24,000.00. Rent is due and payable in equal monthly installments of $2000.00 per month on the first day of each month in advance. In addition to the rent, the tenant is responsible for all utility charges to the leased premises including electricity, gas, water and sewer. Real estate taxes are the responsibility of Mudflat. 3. Insurance The tenant is responsible for insurance. Mudflat will have no liability for personal injury or property damage. Mudflat will maintain casualty insurance on the building. 4. Use The tenant may use the leased premises as a police substation serving the East Somerville neighborhood, however there shall be no holding cells for prisoners at this location. The tenant is responsible for obtaining any necessary permits and approvals for its use and is also responsible for any expenses related to making the leased premises suitable for its intended use. 5. Assignment and Subletting The tenant may not assign or sublet the leased premises without the written prior consent of Mudflat. 6. Alterations and Improvements The tenant may make nonstructural alterations to the interior of the premises without the consent of Mudflat. No structural or exterior alterations will be allowed. 7. Maintenance and Repair The tenant is responsible for all ordinary maintenance and repairs at the premises. 8. The premises are not a condominium unit.
Mudflat Pottery School, Inc. RFP #22-48 D. TITLE DOCUMENTS Deed attached. E. TIMELINE Proposal submitted to City by Mudflat April 25, 2022 Review and approval by City May 2022 Execution of Lease May 2022 Lease Commencement July 1, 2022 The space described above is currently occupied by the Somerville Police Department. Therefore, they can continue to lease this space uninterrupted at the beginning of the new lease period, July 1, 2022. F. CERTIFICATION OF GOOD FAITH Attached. G. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Attached.