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PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Real Estate Management
Request: Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement.
Landlord: Bass Furniture and Rug Co., Inc.
Tenant: Cook County, for use by the Public Defender’s Office
Location: 11431 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60628
Term/Extension Period: 4/1/2024 5/1/2024 - 12/31/2026
Space Occupied: 1,502 sqf
Monthly Rent: 6/1/2024 - 3/31/2025 $20,000.00; 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026 $24,360.00; 4/1/2026 - 12/31/2026 $24,730.80
Fiscal Impact: $69,090.80 (Non-revenue generating)
Accounts: 11286.1260.62742.550130.00000.00000
Option to Renew: Option to renew for three (3) consecutive three (3) year terms.
Termination: Provide details of lease termination
Utilities Included: No $69,090.80 (Non-revenue generating)
Summary/Notes: The Freedom Defense Center of Roseland will foster 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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