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PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Real Estate Management
Request: Request to Enter Lease Agreement
Landlord: Westside Health Authority
Tenant: Cook County, for use by the Public Defender’s Office
Location: 5500 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60644
Term/Extension Period: 3/1/2024 -12/31/2026
Space Occupied: 2,520 square feet
Monthly Rent: $6,405.00
Fiscal Impact: $140,910.00
Accounts: 11286.1260.62742.550130.00000.00000
Option to Renew: Option to renew for three (3) additional three (3) year terms.
Termination: Provide details of lease termination
Utilities Included: Yes
Summary/Notes: Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement between Westside Health Authority, as (Landlord) and Cook County, a body corporate and politic (Tenant), for use by the Public Defender’s Office, to lease approximately 2,520 rentable square feet of office space, on the second floor, in the building located at 5500 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL. 60644, for the purpose of establishing a Freedom Defense Center.
The Freedom Defense Center of Austin fosters accountability and trust between the Public Defender’s Office and the community it serves. The center is rooted in partnership, standing with the Austin 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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