Oneonta staff outline temporary lease at Quinn Plaza while new transit center readied

City staff told the council the current transit operations at the Clinton Plaza will remain the city's home until a new transit center opens, expected in August or September of this year. To bridge the gap, staff recommended a one-year lease of Quinn Plaza for calendar 2025 with a 90-day termination option that cannot be given earlier than July 31.

Staff said the proposed lease rate is $1,842 per month and that funding had been budgeted (staff referenced an included amount of about $13,000 in the budget discussion). The termination provision described by staff is intended to allow the city to give 90 days' notice once a move date is confirmed so the city can vacate Quinn Plaza in time for the new transit center move.

Council members asked clarifying questions about timing and budget anticipation. Staff explained the budget was established earlier and the specific lease numbers arrived after the budget was set; staff said the lease will likely represent only a partial-year expense if the move occurs in August or September. The transcript does not show a recorded motion or vote in this excerpt; staff indicated the lease item would be handled through the council process.