Federal Government Awards $51.2M Lease Contracts at Brooks for ICE Use
What happened
The federal government awarded two contracts totaling about $51.2 million for office leases at WatersEdge, a complex owned by Brooks in San Antonio. These 15-year leases cover approximately 75,000 square feet and are designated for Immigration and Customs Enforcement use. The space will accommodate federal immigration functions, including the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
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Why it matters
The contracts provide a significant influx of federal funding for Brooks through commercial real estate leases. The leases are intended to support federal immigration-related functions, strengthening the operational capacity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Who's involved
- BrooksOwner of the WatersEdge office complex in San Antonio
- Gina Ortiz JonesMayor of San Antonio, who received communication regarding the leases
- ICEImmigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency receiving the leased space
- United States Department of Homeland SecurityThe federal executive department overseeing ICE
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The entities involved
- Brooks
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Gina Ortiz Jones
Mayor of San Antonio, Texas and former U.S. Air Force under secretary
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