HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2025-051-Resolution leasing property up to teen years RES -2025 - 051 Attachment 2
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION LEASING PROPERTY UP TO TEN YEARS
Whereas, Orange County owns property on the Southern Human Services Campus in
Chapel Hill , North Carolina , consisting of three buildings (the " Premises " ) ; and
Whereas, the Inter- Faith Council for Social Service , a North Carolina nonprofit corporation ,
has operated transitional housing services known as HomeStart on the Premises since the
mid - 1990s , providing critical support for homeless families , survivors of domestic violence ,
and other low- income residents of Orange County ; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County initially approved a long -term
lease agreement with the Inter- Faith Council for Social Service in June 1995 for the use of
the Premises , at a nominal rate of $ 1 . 00 per year , in recognition of the valuable public
services provided ; and
Whereas, HomeStart has become a cornerstone of the County ' s housing support system ,
offering stability and assistance to families working toward independence ; and
Whereas, the proposed lease renewal maintains the existing financial arrangement and
incorporates updated insurance requirements in accordance with current County standards ;
and
Whereas, North Carolina General Statute 160A- 272 authorizes the lease of County- owned
properties for terms of up to ten years upon resolution of the Board of Commissioners at a
regular meeting after ten days ' public notice ; and
Whereas, in consideration of the vital public services provided by the Inter- Faith Council for
Social Service , the Board of Commissioners desires to renew the lease agreement to
preserve and extend this partnership .
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves and authorizes a five -year renewal of the lease agreement with the Inter- Faith
Council for Social Service for the Premises described above , ratifies the lease amendment ,
and directs the execution , registration , and filing of all necessary instruments accordingly .
This the 7th Day of October, 2025 .
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