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Postal Reform Measures Included in 2014 Omnibus Spending Bill

Lobbyist UpdateBy admin 01/20/2014

Although comprehensive postal reform has yet to move forward, leaders in the House and Senate chose to include some restrictions on the Postal Service in the recently passed “omnibus” spending bill that will fund the government through September of 2014.

The $1.1T (yes, that’s a T for Trillion!) federal spending bill ended up 1,582 pages long and contained two policy restrictions on the USPS. Page 541 of the bill bars the USPS from discontinuing Saturday delivery as well as restricting the closure of rural post offices.

UPDATE: CBRE Commission

Tip of the MonthBy admin 01/03/2014

If the CBRE agent is a transaction specialist or a transaction manager, it is likely he/she is not a licensed real estate agent in the state where your post office is located. So, after doing your homework to discover the fair market value of your building and knowing what rent you are willing to accept,…

USPS Moves Out of Your Building: What are Your Options Now?

NewsBy admin 12/03/2013

In its efforts to cut costs, USPS officials announced their desire to close 3,600 post offices in July 2011 and to eventually close up to 15,000 buildings nationwide, along with half their mail processing centers. Postal lessors and customers fought back and in December 2011, USPS agreed to a six-month moratorium on closings, which ended…

Tax Reimbursements: Reimbursed Only Once Per Year

Tip of the MonthBy admin 12/02/2013

If you have a tax reimbursement rider in your USPS lease, it’s up to you to request a reimbursement. For tax riders prior to 1998, USPS will typically not pay special assessments; however, USPS will pay for assessments in leases that contain the tax rider dated 1998 or later. Currently, the Postal Service reimburses…

Postal Service Looks to Relax Termination Clause Requirement in Post Office Leases

Member Only PostsBy admin 11/19/2013

AUSPL Board Members Gary Phillips and Morgan Wolaver recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Mr. Tom Samra, USPS V.P. of Facilities, and Mr. Tom Russell, USPS Facilities National Manager of Real Estate Assets & Leasing. The nature of the meeting was an ongoing discussion on leasing terms but included avenues to work together…

Opportunities Exist to Improve Pending Postal Reform Legislation, Especially for Rural Post Offices

Lobbyist UpdateBy admin 11/12/2013

The AUSPL Board of Directors recently joined AUSPL lobbyists Alan Suskey and David Jolly in Washington, DC, to meet with leaders in the House and Senate on postal reform. It was an “exciting” time in DC to say the least. Our trip happened to coincide with the end of the fiscal year and the government…

Protect Yourself When Renewing Your Lease

Tip of the MonthBy admin 11/04/2013

By AUSPL Board Member John Heeren It’s important when dealing with the USPS or CBRE for lease renewals that you use simple and professional techniques to protect yourself and your investments. Here are a few really easy steps you can take for a successful lease extension. 1. Measure Your Building: Often when we measure the…

USPS POStPlan Updates

Postal ReformBy admin 11/01/2013

For information on POStPlan meetings and POStPlan status reports use this link .

Tips on Determining Your Investment’s Fair Market Value

EducationBy admin 10/02/2013

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3 Simple Steps to Report a Claim to AUSPL Insurance

Tip of the MonthBy admin 10/01/2013

AUSPL Insurance Program is customized insurance for postal facilities and is available exclusively for AUSPL members. Currently, the program insures more than 7,000 facilities nationwide. AUSPL Insurance Program has been protecting members’ postal facilities since 1993. AUSPL Insurance adjusters work with lessors and their postmaster(s) to ensure buildings are repaired quickly and efficiently when the…

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