Title
Vote to approve the Lease to Liberty Chapel Church of Moncure the old Town Square of the former Town of Haywood for use as a Public Park.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote to approve Lease.
Introduction & Background:
In 2013, Liberty Chapel Church requested that the County consider leasing the old town square in the former town of Haywood to the church to be used as a public park. In January, 2014, a resolution was presented to the State who retained ownership, and the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County stated it believes that the Haywood Town Square property can and should be used by Chatham County to provide additional and needed recreational activities in the southeastern part of Chatham County and asked that the town square be conveyed back to the county. On October 13, 2015, the State conveyed the Town Square back to Chatham County.
The County intends to lease the property to Liberty Chapel Church., (“the Tenant”) for the sole purpose of operating a public park to be used by all citizens and residents of Chatham County at no cost or charge to the County or its citizens and residents. The term of the lease is 20 years ending on December 31, 2037. In addition to its obligation to operate a public park, Tenant shall pay an annual rent of $1.00.
Discussion & Analysis:
Budgetary Impact: N/A
Recommendation: Vote to approve Lease to Liberty Chapel Church.