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Leasing a City-Owned Property
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines and standards governing non-profit organizations leasing city-owned properties. Organizations will be required to meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to lease a city-owned property.
Criterion 1: Accountability & Sustainability
The organization must have the following:
- Quantifiable goals and objectives
- A policy of non-discrimination in providing programs or services
- Cooperation with existing related programs and community services
- Be a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization
Criterion 2: Program Need & City Benefit
The organization must have the following:
- A clear demonstration of public benefit and provision of direct services to the residents of the City of Fort Myers
- Demonstrate a need for their programs or activities
Criterion 3: Fiscal Stability
The organization must have the following:
A sound financial plan which demonstrates managerial and fiscal competence
A history of performing in a financially competent manner
Organization Requirements
Organizations will be required to:
Carry a minimum of $1 million liability insurance
Pay 10-15% of market rate rent plus Common Area Maintenance (CAM) and, if applicable, a share of the utilities based on square footage being used
Provide annual report to City Council outlining their contribution to the City of Fort Myers and how their programs and or services are making a positive impact on the lives of the citizens
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Administration
Physical Address
1825 Hendry Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-321-7900
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Steve Belden
DirectorPhone: 239-321-7902
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Tony Palermo
Assistant DirectorPhone: 239-321-7926
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Garrett Hyzer
GIS AnalystPhone: 239-321-7904
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Judy Barnes
Senior Administrative AssistantPhone: 239-321-7901
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Kate Borton
Real Property SpecialistPhone: 239-321-7967
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Holly Simard
CashierPhone: 239-321-7906
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Beth Stark
Program & Fiscal ManagerPhone: 239-321-7905
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