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
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: ________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic: __Legal Review and Approval – Lease Renewal_________
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
Date of request: ___5/23/2025______________ Due Date: __6/2/2025__________3 to 5 business days)
Background information/Detail: Renewal of Clarkston Community Center Foundation Lease
Agreement
PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
adhered to: _________________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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Description of supporting documentation, if any _________________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Requested by: ___Darlene Y. Hughes, Esq______________________________________________
Email: _darlene_hughes@dekalbschoolsga.org___________ Telephone: __678-676-1447_____________
Department: ______Operations Division__________________________________________________
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _____Erick Hofstetter_______________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept .
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel) _____________________________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
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