Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2009-12-09 - Lease for ICANN Washington D.C. Office

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2009-12-09 - Lease for ICANN Washington D.C. Office


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Office Lease
Summary: 

Board authorized staff to negotiate and finalize a lease for ICANN Washington, DC office space.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Wed, 9 Dec 2009
Resolution Number: 
2009.12.09.04
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Negotiate and finalize lease
    • Responsible entity: ICANN COO and CFO
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: 15 March 2010
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, ICANN has a need for office space in Washington, DC to meet needs for current and future staff; including the Vice President of Government Affairs,

Whereas, ICANN has an organization benefit in maintaining a geographic presence in a leading center of government and in geographic proximity of major registry and registrar operators,

Whereas, future ICANN staff growth is likely to be outside of the existing offices in Marina del Rey, CA and likely to increase in other parts of the U.S. and the World;

It is hereby RESOLVED (2009.12.09.04) that the ICANN Board authorize either the Chief Operating Officer or the Chief Financial Officer to negotiate and finalize a lease for office space in Washington, DC on commercially reasonable terms, for approximately 6,000 square feet of space, not to exceed a ten year term, and for total occupancy costs to start out at less than $400,000 per year, and not to exceed $600,000 per year during the lease term.

Additional Information: 
  • No additional funding provided.