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lour 1111.1siion: To work together to reiposibty grow our community, and to provide quality, coat -effective, and efficient government ierrlcas. CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 08/26/2014 Submitted For: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services By: Patrick Brama, Administrative Services Information 7. 5. Title: Authorize Professional Services Contract with Premier Commercial Realty to List a Portion of the Ramsey Municipal Center for Lease (Portions may be closed to the public.) Purpose/Background: Purpose: Authorize a professional broker services contract between the City of Ramsey and Premier Commercial Realty to list 3,029 square feet of the Ramsey Municipal Center for lease. Background: The City of Ramsey owns and operates the Ramsey Municipal Center (RMC), a 68,354 square foot building, located at 7550 Sunwood Drive in The COR. This building is the current, and long-term, home for the City's Administration, Community Development, Engineering and Police Departments. City offices were moved to this location in 2006. The RMC was designed and constructed for the long-term needs of the City. Currently, the 68,354 square foot capacity of the RMC is underutilized by the City of Ramsey. As a result, the City has leased available vacant office space within the RMC to third -party users. For example, the City has leased 2,666 square feet of space to the Anoka County License Center since 2010. Overall, said lease agreement with Anoka County has a net positive effect on the City (i.e. increased traffic to the RMC and The COR, rent proceeds to help pay RMC debt payments, CAM proceeds to help pay for maintenance costs). Currently, the City has 3,029 square feet of office space available for lease on the second floor of the RMC. The purpose of this case is consider a relationship with a real estate broker to assist the City in attracting a tenant to lease this space. Notification: NA Observations/Alternatives: