Title
Proposed Amendment No. 1
Contract No. 2100822/SCN-0000369
Rialto Warehouse Lease Agreement
O&M
Body
Agenda of: May 27, 2026
Item No.: 2026-172
Amount: Original Lease Amount: $2,669,082.30
Proposed Amendment No. 1 1,464,000.00
Contract Total: $4,133,082.30
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: April 30, 2026
RE: Proposed Amendment No. 1
Contract No. 2100822/SCN-0000369
Rialto Warehouse Lease Agreement
Vendor: Family Associates, LLC
Status: Amendment/Change Order
MOTION
Upon recommendation of William M. Wolfson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Contract No. 2100822/SCN-0000369, Proposed Amendment No. 1 "Lease Agreement "Rialto Warehouse Lease Agreement" with Family Associates, LLC, for an increased cost of $1,464,000.00 for a total cost not to exceed $4,133,082.30 and an increased duration of 762 days for a total duration of 2,678 days; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
GLWA currently leases the warehouse facility located at 19000 Rialto Street in Melvindale, Michigan (Rialto Facility), which provides critical storage space supporting enterprise-wide operations, including both water and wastewater systems.
Since 2021, the Rialto Facility has served as a centralized location for storing large equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to support system maintenance, capital projects, and emergency response activities across GLWA's regional service area.
The Rialto Facility offers sufficient square footage, accessibility, and site functionality to accommodate GLWA's operational needs. Its location and configuration allow for efficient staging and deployment of resources that support ongoing operations....
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