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PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Real Estate Management
Request: Request to Renew Lease Agreement
Landlord: Bass Furniture and Rug Co., Inc.
Tenant: County of Cook
Location: 11431 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60628
Term/Extension Period: 1/1/2027 - 12/31/2029
Space Occupied: 1,502 sq. ft.
Monthly Rent: Base Rent Schedule (Escalated 3% Annually)
Lease Year Monthly Monthly Total Monthly Annualized Total
Rent CAM Rent Rent
1/1/27 - 12/31/27 $1,092.73 $1,100.00 $2,192.73 $26,312.76
1/1/28 - 12/31/28 $1,125.51 $1,100.00 $2,225.51 $26,706.12
1/1/29 - 12/31/29 $1,159.27 $1,100.00 $2,259.27 $27,111.24
Total $80,130.12
Fiscal Impact: $80,130.12
Accounts: 11100.1260.10155.550137.00000.00000
Option to Renew: N/A
Termination: N/A
Utilities Included: To be paid by Public Defender’s operating budget
Summary: Requesting approval of the First Amendment to the lease agreement between Bass Furniture and Rug Co., Inc, as (Landlord) and Cook County, a body corporate and politic (Tenant), to exercise the First Renewal Option, on behalf of the Public Defender’s Office. The Premises comprises approximately 1,502 rentable square feet of office space, located at 11431 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60628 and will continue to be used as the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland.
The Freedom Defense Center of Roseland fosters accountability and trust between the Public Defender’s Office and the community it serves. The center is rooted in partnering and standing with the Roseland community, to reduce the impact of the carceral system and to fight for justice. It works to change the narrative around harm and safety, by honoring community members’ experiences and prioritizing autonomy.
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