HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-22 16-095 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 16-095
Date: February 22, 2016
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Terminate the Lease dated April 29, 2005 and
amended April 30, 2010 Between L.L. Bean, Inc. and the City of Bangor – 690 Maine
Avenue (Map 102, Lot 006)
Responsible Department: Airport
Commentary: This Order will authorize the termination of a lease between L.L. Bean, Inc. and the City of
Bangor. By lease dated April 29, 2005 and amended April 30, 2010, LL Bean leases the property at 690
Maine Avenue for the purpose of operating a customer service call center at 690 Maine Avenue.
LL Bean had announced previously they intended to close this location in 2016 as it was no longer
necessary for their business needs. The City has negotiated a deal with an incoming tenant, and LL Bean
has assisted in that process and agreed to leave ahead of schedule to accommodate the new tenant.
This item was discussed in Pre -Council executive session on February 8, 2016.
Tony Caruso
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
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16-095
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Assigned to Councilor Nealley
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to Terminate the Lease dated April 29, 2005
and amended April 30, 2010 between L.L. Bean, Inc. and the City of Bangor
(Map 102, Lot 006)
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor, Maine is the owner of land and a building located at 690
Maine Avenue in Bangor, County of Penobscot, State of Maine; and
WHEREAS, by Lease dated April 29, 2005 and amended April 30, 2010, the City of
Bangor agreed to lease to L.L. Bean, Inc. the land, building and improvements located at 690
Maine Avenue; and
WHEREAS, LL Bean wishes to terminate their lease ahead of schedule to accommodate
the closing of their operation and for occupancy by a new tenant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR,
That Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Bangor to
execute an agreement between LL Bean and the City of Bangor for the termination of the lease
between the parties for property located at 690 Maine Avenue dated April 29, 2005. Said
termination agreement shall be in final form as approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City
Solicitor.
IN CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
PASSED
CITY CLER