FACILITIESPENDING

City of Gardner AgendaPacket City Council Meeting 2026-06-01

Lease Amendment Proposed with Growing Places at Waterford Community Center

$16.00 per square foot annually for 1,675 sq ft (Unit B) and $16.00 per square foot annually for 450 sq ft (Unit E); increases to $18.00/sq ft (2030-2034) and $20.25/sq ft (2035-2039)City of GardnerGROWING PLACES LLCJune 1, 2026

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Description

The City of Gardner is reviewing an amendment to its lease with Growing Places, LLC, expanding their footprint at the Waterford Community Center to 1,675 sq ft (Unit B) and 450 sq ft (Unit E) for 15 years, with rent starting at $16 per square foot annually and increasing every five years. The agreement strengthens Gardner’s relationship with a key nonprofit tenant seeking to consolidate operations in the city.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$16.00 per square foot annually for 1,675 sq ft (Unit B) and $16.00 per square foot annually for 450 sq ft (Unit E); increases to $18.00/sq ft (2030-2034) and $20.25/sq ft (2035-2039)

Vendor

GROWING PLACES LLC

Agency

City of Gardner, MA

Contract Type

FACILITIES

Document Date

June 1, 2026

Contract Term

January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2039 (fifteen years; three five-year terms)

Renewal Date

2039-12-31

Renewal Info

Lease runs fifteen years in three five-year terms; rent escalates by 12.5% every five years; provisions for renewal or amendment provided in the lease text.