Matters ▸ Attachment
Mudflat Contract E.Somerville — File 213815
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.