Agenda Item
i. Lease ~ First Amendment to Lease Agreement ~ Clarkston Community Center (Updated 6.6.2025)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education (“the Board”) approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement between DeKalb County School District and the Clarkston Community Center Foundation.
Why: Approval of the First Amended Lease Agreement supports the continued operation of the Clarkston Community Center, which provides essential community services including educational programs, arts, and recreational opportunities for the residents of DeKalb County.
Details: The lease covers the former Clarkston High School (“Old Clarkston High School”), now the Clarkston Community Center, located at 3703 College Avenue, Clarkston, GA, including designated grounds (Exhibit “A” - Legal Description of the property).
Exhibit A-1 (Map of the property).
Under the terms of the First Amended Lease Agreement, the term is for a period of 10 years beginning July 1, 2025, expiring June 30, 2035. The Lessee (Clarkston Community Center ) assumes full responsibility for:
Lessee’s expenses
Utilities
Ongoing general repairs and maintenance of the property
Financial impact: Per the First Amended Lease Agreement, Clarkston Community Center will pay One Dollar and no cents ($1.00) annually due on the commencement date and anniversary of the commencement date.
Revenues associated with this lease will be directed to the District’s General Fund.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer; Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
Mr. Keith Singleton, Director; Business Services Department, Division of Operations, 678.676.1422
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
Clarkston Community Center
First Amended Lease Agreement
Scope
First Amended Lease Agreement - Clarkston Community Center–
Community Engagement and Partnership - Supports DCSD efforts to establish,
strengthen and maintain the continued operation of the Clarkston Community
Center, which provides essential community services including educational
programs, arts, and recreational opportunities for the residents of DeKalb County.
Contract/Lease Terms
This is a First Amended Lease Agreement. The current lease was created and
executed on December 15, 2005. Beginning December 15, 2010, the current lease
term is for a period of 20 years, expiring December 2030.
The First Amended Lease Agreement will be effective beginning July 1,
2025, through June 30, 2035, and is a 10-year lease term.
Background
The Clarkston Community Center is a critical community gathering place for one of
the most culturally diverse communities in Georgia.
Clarkston was designated as a refugee resettlement city in the 1990s. In response
to the increased population and its diversity, community members repurposed the
former Clarkston High School to service the needs of the growing, dynamic
community.
The Clarkston Community Center provides an array of services ranging from Youth,
Senior, and Refugee programs to Wellness and Fitness programs and space rentals.
Information regarding the numerous offerings and benefits of the Community
center can be found here: https://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/
It is requested that the Board approve the First Amended Lease
Agreement between DeKalb County School District and the Clarkston
Community Center to continue this relationship fostering community
engagement and partnership.