DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Sublease Agreement Between Dakota County And State Of Minnesota Department Of Administration For Office Space Located In Burnsville Workforce Center
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the execution of a sublease agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Administration, acting for the benefit of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), for office space located in the Burnsville Workforce Center.
SUMMARY
Since 2006, Dakota County’s Department of Employment and Economic Assistance has provided employment-related services at the Burnsville Workforce Center. In October 2024, the State of Minnesota Department of Administration, acting for the benefit of DEED, negotiated a lease with Gateway Investors LLC for office space located at 350 West Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337. Dakota County will execute a sublease agreement for approximately 396 square feet of space with DEED to provide the County space for employment-related services at the new location from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029.
Facilities Management, along with Employment and Economic Assistance staff and the State of Minnesota Department of Administration, acting for the benefit of DEED, have agreed to the sublease terms and the rental rates listed below:
January 1 through December 31, 2025 - $27.13 per square foot, or $10,743.48 per year.
January 1 through December 31, 2026 - $28.08 per square foot, or $11,119.68 per year.
January 1 through December 31, 2027 - $29.06 per square foot, or $11,507.76 per year.
January 1 through December 31, 2028 - $30.07 per square foot, or $11,907.72 per year.
January 1 through December 31, 2029 - $31.13 per square foot, or $12,327.48 per year.
The rental rate is based on and matches the negotiated rate between DEED and the landlord.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends execution of a sublease agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Administration, acting for the benefit of DEED, for office space located in the Burnsville Workforce Center.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The lease expenses are included in the Department of Employment and Economic Assistance operating budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners must approve all leases; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Department of Administration, acting for the benefit of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), has executed a lease agreement with Gateway Investors LLC for office space located at 350 West Burnsville Parkway, in Burnsville, MN; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Department of Employment and Economic Assistance will execute a sublease agreement with DEED to use approximately 396 square feet of space to provide employment-related services from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029; and
WHEREAS, Facilities Management, along with Employment and Economic Assistance staff and the State of Minnesota Department of Administration, acting for the benefit of DEED, have agreed to the sublease agreement terms for the space; and
WHEREAS, the rental rate is based on, and matches, the negotiated rate between DEED and the landlord; and
WHEREAS, the County Board finds that the lease is consistent with the County’s interest in providing employment-related services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to execute a sublease agreement, substantially as attached, with the State of Minnesota Department of Administration, acting for the benefit of the Department of Employment and Economic Development for use of approximately 396 square feet of space, according to the following rental rates, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form:
January 1 through December 31, 2025 - $27.13 per square foot, or $10,743.48 per year.
January 1 through December 31, 2026 - $28.08 per square foot, or $11,119.68 per year.
January 1 through December 31, 2027 - $29.06 per square foot, or $11,507.76 per year.
January 1 through December 31, 2028 - $30.07 per square foot, or $11,907.72 per year.
January 1 through December 31, 2029 - $31.13 per square foot, or $12,327.48 per year.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
14-135; 6/17/14
18-436; 8/21/18
24-277; 5/21/24
24-392; 7/30/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Draft Sublease Agreement
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Mike Lexvold
Author: Mike Lexvold