BEACH LIBRARY LEASE SHOPPING CENTER LEASE
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SHOPPING CENTER LEASE
1. PARTIES. The parties to this shopping center lease are:
1.1 B.J.E., Inc., a Florida corporation, with a mailing address at 630 S. Gulfview Blvd.,
Clearwater, Florida 33767, as LESSOR; and
1.2 City of Clearwater, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, with a mailing
address at 112 S. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, Florida 33756, as LESSEE.
2. PREMISES.
2.1 Lessor hereby leases to Lessee the following property (the "Premises"):
2.1.1 Unit(s) 320, 321, 322, 323, 324 of the shopping center known as Pelican
Walk (the "Center") with street address of 483 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater,
Florida, consisting of approximately 3750 square feet and being a portion of
the property described as:
(INSERT LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS EXHIBIT "A")
2.1.2 Lessee in addition shall have the right to the nonexclusive use, in common with
others, of all such parking facilities, driveways, truck and service courts, walks and
other facilities designed for common use as may be designated by Lessor and as
limited by the terms of this Lease.
2.2 Lessor reserves the right to change the size, layout and location of any buildings or
common areas and facilities including parking areas which are part of the center, as well as
to reduce or expand the size of the center and parking areas including construction of a
parking garage. Lessor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to implement a system of
paid parking for users of any existing parking area or future parking garage.
3. TERM.
3.1 This lease will be for a five (5) year term beginning on the Rent Commencement Date as
defined in section 4 (the "Term"). Each lease year will consist of a 12-month period
beginning on the Rent Commencement Date and successive anniversaries of that date.
The lease shall terminate at midnight on (see section 4.5) unless the Term is extended as
provided for in section 4.2, in which case the lease shall terminate at midnight on the last
day of the corresponding 12 month extension period.
3.2 The parties will execute, at any time at Lessor's option, and Lessor will record a
memorandum of this lease to reflect, among other things as Lessor shall require, the date on
which the term begins and ends. Lessee shall not record this lease or a memorandum
hereof.
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4. RENT.
4.1 Base Rent. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor for and during the term the sum of Fifty-Eight
Thousand dollars ($58,000) per year ("Base Rent"). Said amount shall be due and payable
in advance beginning on the Rent Commencement Date of (see section 4.5) in equal
monthly installments of Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Four dollars ($4,834) per
month as a total monthly rental payment ("Rent"). In addition, to Rent, Lessee shall pay all
costs incurred for utilities to its Unit(s).
4.1.1 Base Rent will be subject to annual adjustment for proportionate increases in
CPI but will never be less than the Base Rent in the immediately preceding year.
4.1.2 The annual adjustment of Base Rent will be the product of the Base Rent
multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the comparison index and the
denominator of which is the base index.
4.1.3 The term CPI means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, U.S.
City Average, All Items (1982-84 = 100) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
of the U.S. Department of Labor. If the CPI ceases to use 1982-84 = 100 as a base,
or if the CPI is altered, modified, converted, or revised in any way, the CPI will be
adjusted to the figure that would have resulted had the change not occurred. If the
CPI ceases to be published, any substitute or successor equivalent index published
by any agency of the U.S. will be used in the Lessor's sole discretion.
The term "base index" means the CPI in effect for the calendar month of the Rent
Commencement Date.
The term "comparison index" means the CPI in effect for each anniversary of the
Rent Commencement Date.
4.2 Lessee may extend the lease term for five (5) additional one (1) year periods on the
same terms and conditions contained in this lease ("Extended term"), except that:
4.2.1 Lessee agrees to pay Lessor the Base Rent in the final year of the term as
increased by CPI adjustments as provided in section 4.1 annually in Base Rent
payable in equal monthly installments in advance
4.2.2 The option to extend the Term granted by this section must be exercised by
Lessee, if at all, not more than six nor less than three months before expiration of the
then existing term by written notice to Lessor. Lessee may not exercise its right to
extend the term if Lessee is in default of this lease. Lessee's notice of its election to
exercise its right to extend the term will be irrevocable.
4.2.3 No further extensions of the term are granted.
4.3 Rent and Additional Rent. All amounts payable by Lessee to or on behalf of Lessor
under this lease, whether or not expressly denominated as "Rent", shall constitute "Rent" for
purposes of the enforcement of this lease and Section 502(b )(6) of the Bankruptcy Code.
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4.4 All Rent must be paid in United States currency without demand, setoff, or deduction, at
Lessor's address provided in subsection 1.1, or to any person and place designated in
writing by Lessor. All rent shall be due on the first day of each month of the Term and
Extended Term, if any. Lessor shall provide Lessee with a monthly invoice, submitted to
Lessee by the fifteenth day of the month prior to rent due date, which shall not, however, be
a condition to the rights and obligations of the parties. Rent shall be late on the second day
of the month and on the tenth day of the month Rent shall be subject to a five percent (5%)
late charge. This late charge shall be additional rent.
4.5 The "Rent Commencement Date" shall be the first day of the month in which this lease is
executed, provided, however (unless otherwise provided in this Lease), that if this lease is
not executed on the first day of the month, Rent and additional rent shall be prorated for the
number of days remaining in the month after the day this lease is executed. The Rent
Commencement Date and date of termination shall be memorialized by written addendum,
as executed by the parties hereto upon completion of Lessor's construction as provided in
Section 10 herein. Said addendum shall be incorporated herein and made a part hereof. It
is agreed that the termination date of this lease shall not be extended nor altered from the
date as determined in section 3.1 though the lease is not executed on the first day of the
month.
5. UTILITIES.
5.1 Lessee must pay for all utility services to the Premises during the term and must pay all
bills before they become delinquent, so that the Premises will not be without water for health
and sanitary purposes or fire protection, electricity for lighting and security, sewer, steam,
heat, gas, hot water, fuel oil, or telephones for the active conduct of Lessee's business.
Water usage as metered for Lessee's Premises shall be charged to Lessee by Lessor and
shall be additional rent hereunder.
5.2 Lessor will not be liable to Lessee for any interruption of utility service that is beyond
Lessor's power to control, however, if interruption of utility service is requested by Lessor in
order to make repairs or alterations to the Premises or any part of the building in which the
Premises is located, the rent payable during the period in which the Premises is untenatable
will be adjusted equitably. Lessor shall prorate Lessee's monthly rent, compensating Lessee
for each day of the month for which Lessee is not operational as a result thereof.
6. USE OF PREMISES.
6.1 The Premises are leased to Lessee solely for the following use and no other use can be
made of the Premises during the term without the written consent of the Lessor: Public
Library. Lessee agrees it shall not engage in any use which is a prohibited use ("Prohibited
Use"). Uses which are a Prohibited Use include any use related to the uses described and
attached as Exhibit "B" or which is a use otherwise in violation of the terms and provisions of
this Lease.
6.2 Lessee shall do business on the Premises under the following name: Clearwater Public
Library System, (Beach Branch).
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6.3 Lessor must maintain existing elevator access at the front middle of the Center to the
second floor.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS.
7.1 Lessee, at Lessee's own expense, must comply promptly with all statutes, ordinances,
rules, orders, regulations, and requirements offederal, state, county, and city governments
and their respective agencies applicable to the use and occupancy of the Premises by
Lessee. This includes mandatory compliance with minimum building, health, and safety
standards regarding the premises, Americans with Disabilities Act and any and all
environmental laws on the Premises. Except for the Premises leased, Lessee shall not be
responsible for compliance with statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations, and
requirements of federal, state, county, and city governments and their respective agencies
related to Lessor's ownership of the Premises or building in which the Premises is located.
Except for the Premises leased, Lessor will, at its sole expense, install and maintain all
facilities, including but not limited to, ramps, handrails, restroom fixtures, elevators,elevator
controls and all other measures to comply with the legal requirements for the Premises and
building related to accessibility by persons with disabilities. Such "accessibility legal
requirements" include, but are not limited to, the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. ~
12181 et seq. The allocation of responsibility for compliance with accessibility legal
requirements under this paragraph is a material inducement for the parties to enter into this
lease. In addition, Lessor shall be responsible to provide parking for the disabled. Both
parties shall comply with minimum building, health, and safety standards regarding the
Premises or building, as applicable hereunder, and any and all environmental laws.
Lessee agrees that it shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessor from any damages,
costs, fines or fees including reasonable attorneys fees, resulting from any noncompliance
applicable to Lessee' use and occupancy, whether caused by Lessee's action or inaction, or
the Lessee's negligence in or about the Premises. If any action or proceeding is brought
against the Lessor by reason of any such claim, Lessor shall timely notify Lessee and
Lessee reserves the right to defend the action or proceeding by using counsel as chosen in
Lessee's sole discretion. This paragraph survives the expiration or earlier termination of this
lease. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this indemnification
provision shall not be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or limitation of liability to
which City is entitled. Furthermore, this provision is not intended to nor shall be interpreted
as limiting or in any way affecting any defense City may have under ~768.28, Florida
Statutes and is not intended to or shall not be interpreted to alter the extent of City's waiver
of sovereign immunity under ~ 768.28. The parties to this Agreement specifically agree to
be fully responsible for their own acts of negligence or their respective agents' acts of
negligence when acting within the scope of their employment, and agree to be liable for any
damages resulting from said negligence, to the extent permitted by law and the aforesaid
statute. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by either party to be sued by third
parties in any manner arising out of this Agreement.
7.2 Lessee shall not commit or suffer to be committed any waste upon the Premises or any
nuisance or act which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any lessee in the center, or which
may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any person who is temporarily or permanently within five
hundred (500) feet of the boundaries of the center.
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8. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
8.1 Lessee will not assign this lease in whole or in part, or sublet the whole or any part of the
Premises. or permit the use Of the whole or any part of the Premises by any licensee or
concessionaire. or encumber this lease, without first obtaining the written consent of Lessor.
Lessor enters this lease because of his or her conftdence in lessee to operate a first dass
library in the Premi&es and Lessor reserws the right to disapprove. In Lessor's sole
discretion. any assignment or sublease. Lessor covenants that its consent shall not
arbitrarily be withheld.
8.2 Lessee wit remain liable for the pel10nnance of this lease regardless of any assignment.
sublease. or rlCense with or without the consent of Lessor. If the Premises are assigned,
sublet or oc;wpied by an,one othetthan LeSEee, Lessor may collect rent from the assignee,
sublessee. or occupant, and apply !he net amount collected to the Rent due hereunder. No
such collection shan be deemed a waiver of the covenant herein against assignment and
subletting. or the acceptance of such assignee, sublessee, or occupant as Lessee. or a
release of Lessee tram further perfonnance of the CD\IQIlants herein contained.
8.3 Any change in the ownership or control of Lessee by transfer or reorganiZation of capital
stock or P8I1nership interest or otherwise WID be deemec:l an assignment for purposes of this
section. However, lessor consents to assignment of this Jease or sublease of the Premises
by lessee to a wholly owned SUbsidiary of Lessee. Lessee wUI remain liable for the
perfonnance at this lease regardJess of assignment or subleese.
9. CONOITION OF PREMJSES AND IMPROVEMENTS.
. : '9.1 ~ee adCnowted. h;t (I) LesS~ has ca~inspected the Premises and fOund
them in a good state of repair and in clean and orderly c:ondition subject to the following
improvernen1s. Lessorshan, prtorto Lessee's OCcupation hereunder, perform and complete
stn.Ictural improvements 10 the Premises to ~pport the weight of the library book collection
of the Lessee. IrrIf)I'O'femenls Shall include structural improvements to Ihe floor of the
Premises sufficient to wittlstancl a load of One Hundred Twonty F"'- (125) POUnds per
square foot (~Fj. Fur1her. the Lessor agrees to provide plans reflecting improvements
prePared by Q Florida Registered Professional Engineer along with a letter certlfytng that the
design wifJ accommodate the 125 PSF load prior 10 lessee's occupation of the Premises to
be attached to and Incorporated into this lease as ~hibit -B-. In addition. Lessor shall
canswet a double door entrance (one door OP.8ning inward and one door Opening outward)
whent the currant entryway exists on Suite 322. Lessor sheD bear all costs connected with
this constnJctlon, including but not limited to 1he cost of plans and specifications for the
construction, labor, materials, and clean-up costs. Construction win be COnsidered
completed the date on which IocaJ ofrlCials or agencies WhOse approval of the building or
improvements is requfred before lessee rney use the Premises for operating its business ir.i
contemplated hereunder.
9.2 Lessee must keep rhe Pnamises in dean and orderly condition and good Slate ot repair
at all times, and on termina1ion of this lease, Lessee must deliver the Premises 10 Lessor in
the same COncfltion it was in at the beginning of the term. subject to paragraph 10
(Alterations; fixtures).
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10. AL TERA TrONS; FIXTURES.
10.1 Lessee shall provide plans for its initial improvements to the premises (buildout for
intended uses) to Lessor for Lessor's prior approval which approval shall not be
unreasonbably delayed or withheld. Lessee's improvements shall be initiated upon
completion of Lessor's improvements (as described below), execution of this lease, and
occupation by Lessee. Lessee will make no further alterations or improvements to the
Premises without the express written approval of Lessor, which approval shall not be
unreasonably delayed or withheld. Should alterations or improvements to the Premises be
made by the Lessee without the express written approval of Lessor, then in addition to all
other remedies of Lessor, during or after the termination of this lease, Lessee shall be liable
to Lessor for all costs of restoring the Premises to the condition they were in at the beginning
of the term as well as the costs of repairing all damage to the Premises that results from the
removal of same.
10.2 To the extent that alterations or improvements to the Premises are undertaken in
compliance with Lessor's approval, all fixtures, installations, additions, alterations, and
improvements permanently affixed to the Premises made by Lessee or which existed prior to
Lessee's tenancy will remain the property of Lessor on termination of this lease without
compensation to Lessee. All fixtures, installations, additions, alterations and improvements
made by Lessee which are considered to be trade fixtures or other non-permanent fixtures
may be removed by Lessee before the expiration of the term, in which event Lessee must
remove such items and restore the Premises to the condition it was at the beginning of the
term as well as repair all damage to the Premises that results from the removal of the
property.
11. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.
11.1 Lessor shall keep the common areas in good repair including the parking areas,
elevators, landscaping, foundation, outer walls, roof and buried conduits, except that Lessor
shall not be called upon to make any such repairs occasioned by the negligence of the
Lessee, its agents, express or implied invitees, or employees.
11.2 Lessee shall keep the inside of the Premises and the interior doors, ceiling, windows
and window frames of said Premises in good order, condition and repair and shall also keep
the Premises in a clean, sanitary and safe condition in accordance with law and in
accordance with all directions, rules and regulations of governmental agencies having
jurisdiction.
11.3 Lessee shall be responsible for providing all light bulbs on the Premises. The plumbing
facilities shall not be used for any other purposes than that for which they are constructed
and no foreign objects or substances shall be thrown therein, and the expense of any
breakage, stoppage or damage resulting from the violation of this provision shall be borne by
Lessee. The Lessee shall have the right, prior to occupation of the premises, to inspect the
condition of the heating, air-conditioning and plumbing systems. Any defect revealed upon
such inspection shall be remedied by the Lessor prior to Lessee's occupation hereunder. In
addition, Lessor agrees that it shall be responsible for the heating and air- conditioning
system and plumbing facilities for the first three months of the Term only. Thereafter, the
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heating and air-conditioning system and plumbing facilities shall be under the control of
Lessee, and Lessee agrees that all operation, upkeep, repairs and replacements will be at
Lessee's expense.
12. RIGHT OF ENTRY.
12.1 Lessor may enter the Premises at all reasonable times for purposes of inspection, to
make emergency repairs, and, upon forty-eight (48) hours notice to Lessee, to exhibit the
Premises to prospective lenders, purchasers, and Lessees.
13. INDEMNITY.
13.1 Except to the extent that indemnity is provided by insurance, Lessee must defend
Lessor and indemnify Lessor and hold Lessor harmless from all liability, losses, costs,
damages, or expenses, including the cost of investigation and reasonable attorneys fees,
that Lessor may incur with respect to any claim or demand arising out of the use or
occupancy of the Premises by Lessee. If any action or proceeding is brought against the
Lessor by reason of any such claim, Lessor shall timely notify Lessee and Lessee reserves
the right to defend the action or proceeding by using counsel as chosen in Lessee's sole
discretion. This paragraph survives the expiration or earlier termination of this lease.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this indemnification provision
shall not be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or limitation of liability to which City
is entitled. Furthermore, this provision is not intended to nor shall be interpreted as limiting
or in any way affecting any defense City may have under 9 768.28, Florida Statutes and is
not intended to or shall not be interpreted to alter the extent of City's waiver of sovereign
immunity under 9 768.28.
14. INSURANCE; SUBROGATION.
14.1 During the term, Lessee will obtain and maintain in good standing, at Lessee's
expense:
14.1.1 Prior to taking possession of the Premises Lessee shall provide proof of self-
insurance, as required hereunder, against claims for injuries to persons or damage
to property which may arise from or in connection with this lease as provided for
herein. Lessor shall insure structure at its cost and expense.
14.1.2 All personal property placed and moved in the Premises shall be at the risk of
the Lessee or owner thereof. The Lessor shall not be responsible or liable to the
Lessee for any loss or damage that may be occasioned by or through the acts or
omissions of persons occupying adjoining Premises or any part of the Premises
adjacent to or connected with the Premises hereby leased or any part of the building
which the leased Premises are a part of or any loss or damage resulting to the
Lessee or its property from bursting, stopped up or leaking water, gas, sewer, or
steam pipes unless the same is due to the negligence of the Lessor, its agents,
servants or employees.
14.1.3 Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this provision shall
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not be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or limitation of liability to which
City is entitled. Furthermore, this provision is not intended to nor shall be interpreted
as limiting or in any way affecting any defense City may have under 9 768.28,
Florida Statutes and is not intended to or shall not be interpreted to alter the extent of
City's waiver of sovereign immunity under 9 768.28.
14.2 During the Term and Extended Terms Lessee shall provide to Lessor, upon demand, a
letter of self-insurance. No insurance provided under this lease will be subject to cancellation
or reduction of limits unless at least 30 days' notice is given to Lessor.
14.3 Each party shall look first to any insurance in its favor before making any claim against
the other party. Nothing contained herein shall in any way be considered or construed as a
waiver or release by Lessor of any and all of the other covenants and conditions contained in
this lease to be performed by Lessee.
14.4 In the event Lessee fails to fulfill its obligations hereunder, and such failure will result
in Lessor having to take action and potentially incur expense to remedy same, Lessor shall
provide Lessee with reasonable written notice of Lessor's intent to act, and Lessee shall be
permitted thirty days to remedy same before becoming liable to reimburse Lessor for the
expense. If Lessee fails to cure after said notice and expiration of thirty day cure period, and
Lessor pays any monies required to be paid by Lessee hereunder, Lessor shall demand
payment of same from Lessee and Lessee shall make payment with its next monthly
payment of Rent as additional rent, after receipt of said demand. Demand for such
additional rent shall be invoiced separately to accommodate Lessee's accounting
procedures. Lessee's failure to make such repayment as provided for herein shall constitute
a default under the terms of this lease, however, Lessee reserves the right to dispute
amount due for said expenses under applicable law.
15. CASUALTY.
15.1 If the Premises are damaged by fire or other casualty to the extent of not more than
30% of the rentable square footage, Lessor must restore the Premises to substantially the
condition in which they were immediately before the casualty.
15.2 If the Premises are damaged by fire or other casualty to the extent of more than 30%
but less than 70% of the rentable square footage, Lessor may elect to restore the Premises
or to terminate this lease by written notice of the election to Lessee within 60 days after the
date of the casualty. If Lessor elects to restore the Premises, Lessor must proceed with
restoration promptly and pursue the work diligently to completion, not to exceed eight
months from the date of the casualty. If Lessor elects to terminate this lease, Lessee's
obligation for Rent will terminate on the date of the casualty, and Lessee must vacate the
Premises within 30 days after receipt of Lessor's election to terminate this lease.
15.3 If the Premises are damaged by fire or other casualty to the extent of 70% or more of
rentable square footage, this lease will terminate on the date of the casualty.
15.4 Lessee's obligation for Rent will abate for the portion of the Premises that is unusable
by reason of casualty for the period from the date of casualty until the Premises are fully
restored. Ifthe Premises are not restored, Lessee's obligation for Rent will cease on the date
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of the casualty. If, however, the casualty was the result of a negligent or willful act of Lessee
there will be no abatement of Rent.
16. CONSTRUCTION LIENS.
16.1 Lessor's interest in the Premises and the underlying fee is not subject to any lien for
improvements to the Premises undertaken by Lessee whether or not such improvements
were made with the consent of Lessor.
16.2 If any lien or claim of lien is filed against the Premises as a result of any act of Lessee,
Lessee must transfer the lien to deposit or bond as provided by law within 15 days after the
lien or claim of lien was filed.
16.3 Any recorded memorandum of this lease shall contain the prohibition against liens on
the interest of Lessor in accordance with this section.
17. SUBORDINATION; ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES.
17.1 This lease is expressly subject to and subordinate to all mortgages and other
obligations of Lessor that are secured by a lien on the Premises, and all advances that may
now or hereafter become a lien on the Premises, and to any extensions and renewals
thereof.
17.2 On demand of Lessor, Lessee must promptly execute and deliver any agreement of
subordination reasonably required by the lender whose lien is to be given priority over this
lease. Lessee will not be required to subordinate his or her interest, however, unless the
lender requesting the subordination agrees not to disturb the peaceful possession of Lessee
as long as Lessee is not in default of the obligations under this lease.
17.3 Within 10 days after a written request from Lessor, Lessee must execute and deliver a
statement of the status of this lease in the form and content Lessor or any creditor of Lessor
may reasonably require, setting forth that this lease is in full force and effect and unmodified,
or, if modified, setting forth the substance of the modification or appending a copy of the
modification to it. The statement must contain any other details concerning the status of the
lease that Lessor deems necessary. If Lessee fails to execute the written statement timely, it
will constitute a representation that the lease is in good and current standing and is
unmodified, which representation may be relied on by any prospective purchaser of the
Premises or any holder of a mortgage on the Premises.
18. CONDEMNATION
18.1 Total. If the whole of the Premises shall be acquired or taken pursuant to the power of
eminent domain for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, then this lease shall terminate
as of the date of title vesting in the public authority in such a proceeding.
18.1 Partial. If any part of the Premises shall be taken as aforesaid, and such partial taking
shall render the portion not taken unsuitable in Lessee's reasonable judgment for the
conduct of business, then this lease shall terminate as aforesaid. If such taking does not
render the Premises unsuitable for the business of the Lessee, then this lease shall continue
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in effect except that the minimum rent shall be reduced in the same proportion that the floor
area of the Premises taken bears to the original floor area, and Lessor shall make all
necessary repairs or alterations to the building in which Premises are located so as to
constitute the portion of the building not taken a complete architectural unit, but such work
shall not exceed the scope of the work to be done by Lessor in the originally constructed
Premises, nor shall Lessor in any event be required to spend for such work an amount in
excess of the amount awarded by the taking authority for the part of the Premises so taken.
18.2 Awards. All compensation awarded or paid upon such a total or partial taking of the
Premises shall, to the extent not applied to the restoration of the Premises in accordance
with this lease, be divided between Lessor and Lessee in proportion to the relative values of
their fee and leasehold interests in the Premises as of the date of taking. Lessee shall not be
entitled to any damages from Lessor for the unexpired portion of the term or extended term
of this lease or injury to its leasehold interest. However, Lessee may pursue all available
remedies for the taking but will have no interest in the award made to Lessor, except as
otherwise provided for herein. Lessee shall also be entitled to claim, prove and receive in
any condemnation proceedings such an award as may be allowed for loss of business,
relocation costs, fixtures and other leasehold improvements installed by it.
19. DEFAULT.
19.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of this lease. Lessee will be deemed in
default if:
19.1.1 Lessee fails to pay Rent on the day the payment is due and Rent, or any
portion thereof, remains unpaid for five (5) days after written demand for payment is
made by Lessor; or
19.1.2 Lessee fails to perform or observe any of Lessee's covenants, agreements or
conditions of this lease other than the payment of Rent, for fifteen (15) days after
written demand for performance by Lessor (or if such default cannot be cured within
thirty (30) days, if Lessee does not begin curing the default within thirty (30) days
after notice and diligently proceed in good faith to cure the default).
19.1.3 Lessee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, files a voluntary or is
subject to an involuntary petition in bankruptcy or is adjudicated as bankrupt by any
court and such adjudication is not vacated within 30 days or Lessee takes the benefit
of any insolvency act, or Lessee is dissolved voluntarily or involuntarily or has a
receiver of Lessee's property appointed in any proceeding other than in bankruptcy
proceedings and such appointment is not vacated within 30 days after it has been
made, and either of the foregoing are not cured for thirty (30) days after demand
therefore by Lessor.
19.2 Notwithstanding anything in this agreement to the contrary, demand and notice
pursuant to subsection 23.1 may be served by Lessor's by written notice to the Lessee at the
address given for notice as provided herein. Such notice shall substantially conform to the
notices attached as Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit A-2 hereto.
19.3 No default will be deemed waived by acceptance of Rent, whether or not Lessor has
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knowledge of the default, unless the waiver is expressed in writing and signed by Lessor.
20. REMEDIES OF LESSOR.
20.1 In the event of default by Lessee, Lessor will have the following cumulative rights,
privileges, and options in addition to all other remedies now or hereafter provided by law:
20.1.1 To perform any act or do anything required under this lease to be performed
by Lessee, and to recover the cost thereof from Lessee which shall be deemed
Additional Rent subject to notice and cure provision herein.
20.1.2 To terminate the lease, re-enter, and relet the Premises for the account of
Lessor. Lessor will be entitled to recover from Lessee all damages that result from
Lessee's default.
20.1.3 To keep the lease in force, and to recover from Lessee the Rent and any
other sum due from Lessee each month or less frequently at the election of Lessor,
or to recover the entire sum due at the expiration of the term. Lessor shall be
required to make a good faith effort to relet the premises.
20.1.4 To recover from Lessee all expenses including reasonable costs and charges
for repairs to the premises, resulting from Lessee's tenancy and necessitated by
Lessee's default (excluding normal wear and tear to the premises), which amounts
will become due when incurred and will become payable to Lessor on demand.
20.1.5 To recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in connection with any action
or proceeding to enforce this lease, whether or not the lease has been terminated, or
to secure any rights due Lessor under this lease, whether or not any action was
instituted. In any such action the prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable
attorney's fees.
21. SURRENDER
21.1 If Lessee abandons the Premises before expiration ofthe term, Lessee will be deemed
to have offered to terminate the lease in exchange for retention by Lessor of all prepaid
Rent. If Lessor accepts the offer in writing, this lease will terminate and Lessee will have no
further obligation to Lessor.
21.2 No action of Lessor, including but not limited to acceptance of keys from Lessee and
preparations for reletting the Premises, will be construed to be an acceptance of Lessee's
offer of surrender.
21.3 For purposes of this section, Lessee will be deemed to have abandoned the premises if
Lessee is absent for more than 10 days and the Rent is unpaid for any portion of that time,
or if Lessee is absent for more than 20 days although the Rent is fully paid. For purposes of
this section, Lessee shall be deemed absent only if Lessee removes its personal property
from the Premises and is not present for more than 10 days, however, Lessee shall not be
deemed absent if Lessee closes for business and personal property remains on the
Premises.
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22. CONSTRUCTIVE EVICTION.
22.1 Lessee shall not be entitled to claim a constructive eviction from the Premises unless
Lessee shall have first notified Lessor in writing of the condition or conditions giving rise
thereto and, if the complaints be justified, unless Lessor shall have failed to cure after having
been afforded a reasonable time to do so, which in no event shall be less than thirty (30)
days after receipt of written notification as provided herein. This thirty (30) day period shall be
extended for such reasonable period of time as is necessary to cure the default, if the alleged
default is not reasonably capable of cure within the thirty (30) day period and Lessor
commences and continues diligently to cure said default.
23. LESSOR DEFAULT.
23.1 Lessor shall be in default under this lease if Lessor has not commenced and pursued
with reasonable diligence the cure of any failure of Lessor to meet its obligations under this
lease within thirty (30) days of the receipt by Lessor of written notice from Lessee of the
alleged failure to perform (provided this thirty (30) day cure period shall be extended for such
reasonable period of time as is necessary to cure the default, if the alleged default is not
reasonably capable of cure within said thirty (30) day period and Lessor commences and
continues to diligently cure the alleged default). Notwithstanding anything in this lease to the
contrary, Lessor shall never be liable to Lessee in the event of a default by Lessor or
otherwise under any provision of this lease for any loss of business or profits or other,
special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages or for punitive or special damages of
any kind. None of Lessor's officers, employees, agents, directors, shareholders, or partners
shall ever have any personal liability to Lessee under or in connection with this lease.
Lessee shall look solely to Lessor's estate and interest in the Premises for the satisfaction of
any right or remedy of Lessee under this lease, or for the collection of any judgment (or other
judicial process) requiring the payment of money by Lessor, and no other property or assets
of Lessor or its principals shall be subject to levy, execution, or other enforcement procedure
for the satisfaction of Lessee's rights or remedies under this lease, the relationship of Lessor
and Lessee under this lease, Lessee's use and occupancy of the Premises, or any other
liability of Lessor to Lessee of whatever kind or nature.
24. CONSENT NOT UNREASONABLY WITHHELD.
24.1 Except as otherwise specifically provided, whenever consent or approval of Lessor or
Lessee is required under the terms of this lease, such consent or approval shall not be
unreasonable withheld or delayed. If either party withholds any consent or approval, such
party shall on written request deliver to the other party a written statement giving the reasons
therefor.
25. PARKING.
25.1 Lessee shall have the right to use the parking area adjacent to the building of which the
leased Premises are a part without allocating spaces to the Lessee unless, in the sole
discretion of Lessor, allocation and limit of number of spaces is necessary.
25.2 Further, Lessor may designate certain areas of the parking area or areas off site within
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reasonable walking distance not to exceed two city blocks for use by employees of Lessee,
which areas shall be used nonexclusively and shared with employees of other Lessees of
the center.
25.3 Lessee and Lessee's agents and employees shall not solicit business in the parking or
other common areas.
25.4 Lessor or Lessor's agents or assigns shall have the right to charge Lessee or Lessee's
employees, agents, and invitees for the right to park in any parking area or parking garage
and Lessee agrees that Lessor may assign such right, apart from Lessor's interest in this
Lease or the Center, to any other entity or governmental parking authority.
26. JANITORIAL.
26.1 Lessee shall obtain and maintain janitorial services for the leased Premises at its own
expense.
27. SIGNAGE.
27.1 Lessee, at Lessee's sole expense and with Lessor's prior written approval, shall have
the right to erect and maintain a sign as may be architecturally compatible with the design of
the center, provided it is placed in the area designated by Lessor and conforms with all
governmental codes and regulations. Lessee shall be responsible for obtaining all required
permits at its own expense. Existing signage shall also be subject to this provision. Lessee
shall have no entitlement to monument signage at the entranceways or elsewhere on or
about the center.
28. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.
28.1 Lessee covenants and agrees that throughout the term of this lease no hazardous
materials, defined as any waste materials, or other substances of any kind or character that
are or become regulated as hazardous or toxic waste or substances, or which require
special handling or treatment, under any applicable local, state or federal law, rule,
regulation, or order, will be used, generated, released, discharged, stored, disposed, or
transported on or from the Premises, other than in strict compliance with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, rules regulations and orders.
28.2 Lessee shall indemnify, defend, and hold Lessor harmless from and against any loss,
cost, expense, claim, or liability arising out of any investigation, monitoring, clean-up,
containment, removal, storage, or restoration work required by, or incurred by Lessor or any
other person or party, and from and against any claims of third parties for loss, injury,
expense, or damage arising out of the presence, release, or discharge of any hazardous
waste as defined in subsection 34.1 on, under, in above, to or from the leased Premises.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this indemnification provision
shall not be construed as a waiver of any immunity from or limitation of liability to which
Lessee is entitled. Furthermore, this provision is not intended to nor shall be interpreted as
limiting or in any way affecting any defense Lessee may have under ~ 768.28, Florida
Statutes and is not intended to or shall not be interpreted to alter the extent of Lessee's
waiver of sovereign immunity under ~ 768.28.
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28.3 This section shall apply without regard to the term of this lease and shall specifically
survive the termination of this lease.
29. ADDITIONAL BINDING PROVISIONS.
29.1 Lessor's Assignment. Notwithstanding anything in this lease to the contrary, Lessor
shall have the unrestricted right of assigning this lease at any time, and in the event of such
assignment, the Lessor shall be relieved of all liabilities hereunder.
29.2 Notices. All notices that either party desires or is required to give the other must be in
writing and delivered by personal delivery or by certified or registered mail. Notices to Lessor
must be delivered to Lessor's address shown in section 1.1 of this lease, and to Lessee at
the Lessee's address shown in section 1.2 of this lease, with copy to: City Attorney, City of
Clearwater, 112 S. Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, 33756-5103. Either party may
change address for notification from time to time by giving written notice of the change, in
writing, to the other party as provided for herein.
29.3 Attorneys Fees. In the event either party seeks to enforce or interpret the provisions of
this lease by legal action or by advice from attorneys at law, then the prevailing party shall be
entitled to its reasonable costs, expenses and attorney's fees whether occurring in
connection with settlement, trial, appeal, bankruptcy or otherwise.
29.4 No Waiver; Accord and Satisfaction. The waiver by Lessor of any agreement,
condition, or provision contained in this lease will not be deemed to be a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other agreement, condition, or provision contained in
this lease, nor will any custom or practice that may grow up between the parties in the
administration of the terms of this lease or between Lessor or any other party be construed
to waive or to lessen the right of Lessor to insist upon the performance by Lessee in strict
accordance with the terms of this lease. The consent or approval by Lessor to, or of, any act
by Lessee requiring such consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render
unnecessary consent to or approval of any subsequent similar act of Lessee. The
subsequent acceptance of Rent by Lessor will not be deemed to be a waiver of any
preceding breach by Lessee of any agreement, condition, or provision of this lease, other
than the failure of Lessee to pay the particular Rent so accepted, regardless of Lessor's
knowledge of such preceding breach at the time of acceptance of such Rent. No payment
by Lessee or receipt by Lessor of a lesser amount than any installment or payment of Rent
due shall be deemed to be other than on account of the amount due, and no endorsement
or statement on any check or payment of Rent shall be deemed an accord and satisfaction.
Lessor may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Lessor's right to recover the
balance of such installment or payment of Rent, or pursue any other remedies available to
Lessor.
29.5 Applicable Law; Venue. This lease will be governed by the laws of Florida and shall be
enforced in a court of competent jurisdiction in Pinellas County, Florida.
29.6 Captions. The captions and headings contained in this lease are for convenience only
and will not be used to interpret or construe this lease.
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29.7 Counterparts. This lease may be executed in several counterparts, all of which are to
be considered one document, and anyone of which may be introduced into evidence
without production of any other copy.
29.8 Entire Agreement. This lease sets out the entire agreement of the parties. There are no
implied covenants or warranties except as expressly set forth herein. No agreement to
modify this lease will be effective unless in writing and executed by the party against whom
the modification is sought to be enforced.
29.9 Good Faith. This lease imposes on the parties the obligation of good faith in the
observance and enforcement of its terms.
29.10 Gender and Number. Where the context requires, the masculine will include the
feminine and neuter, the singular will include the plural, and vice versa.
29.11 Arms Length; Ambiguities. The parties acknowledge that all terms of this lease were
and are negotiated at arm's length, and that each party was and is acting to protect its own
interest. The terms and conditions of this lease are the product of mutual draftsmanship by
all parties or their attorneys and any ambiguities in this lease or any documentation prepared
pursuant to or in connection with this lease shall not be construed against any a party and
for another party because of draftsmanship.
29.12 Parties Bound. This lease is binding on and inures to the benefit of the parties and
their respective heirs, successors, and personal representatives.
29.13 References. Appendices to this lease, if not physically attached, are incorporated by
reference when identified in this lease and initialed by the parties.
29.14 Severability. If any provision of this lease or its application to any person or
circumstance is declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this lease will not be
affected but will be enforced to the extent permitted by law.
29.15 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this lease.
29.16 Radon Notification. This clause does not represent a part of the agreement between
Lessee and Lessor but is included in this Lease for the sole purpose of complying with
Section 404.056 of Florida Statutes which requires that any rental agreement for any
building contain the following notification:
"RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated
in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to
it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in
buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be
obtained from your county public health unit."
EXECUTED at Clearwater, Florida on ~ &(J"-2.- t:; 2W?
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by 6/10--' ,<}nti-l .l~ 1"..-le5 ..w,ho ~ DerSQnill~nQWC1 to me. ~
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D,/ The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this / t. day of
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EXHIBIT "A-1"
NOTICE TO LESSEE TO PAY OR QUIT
DATE:
TO:
(Lessee and address of leased Premises)
and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are indebted to the Lessor in the amount of $ for
rent, maintenance, taxes and for your use and occupancy of the above-captioned Premises known
as (Lessee and address of leased Premises) and located in Pinellas County, Florida.
The Lessor hereby demands that you pay the amount due or give up possession within three days
from the date of this notice. Make payment to ......................., at (Lessor's address).
If legal action is initiated against you, you may be held liable for attorneys' fees and court costs. If
the Lessor re-enters the Premises, such re-entry is in an attempt to mitigate damages. Neither re-
entry nor acceptance of the keys to the Premises by the Lessor shall constitute a rescission of the
lease or an acceptance of surrender of the leasehold estate created thereby.
This notice is given to you pursuant to your lease and occupancy of the above-referenced Premises.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the original above Notice to Lessee to Payor Quit has been posted to the
above address on
time:
(Agent of lessor or lessor and lessor's address and phone)
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EXHIBIT "A-2"
NOTICE TO LESSEE TO CURE OR QUIT
DATE:
TO:
(Lessee and address of leased Premises)
and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have violated your lease due to:
If you do not cure the non-compliance or give
over possession of the Premises to the Lessor within the time period required by the lease, or if the
lease is silent on the matter, within fifteen (15) days, you will be in default thereof and legal action
will be commenced to protect our interests.
If legal action is initiated against you, you may be held liable for attorneys' fees and court costs. If
the Lessor re-enters the Premises, such re-entry is in an attempt to mitigate damages. Neither re-
entry nor acceptance of the keys to the Premises by the Lessor shall constitute a rescission of the
lease or an acceptance of surrender of the leasehold estate created thereby.
This notice is given to you pursuant to your lease and occupancy of the above-referenced Premises.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the original above Notice to Lessee to Cure or Quit has been posted to the
above address on
time:
(Agent of lessor or lessor and lessor's address and phone)
Lessor <f: ~ Lessee
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September 2. 2004
Mr. Steve Spencer
Spencer & Assooiate8 Architects. Inc.
1215 S. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater. Florida 33756
Re: Pelican Walk Libl"8ry
Dear Steve:
This Jetter is to acknowledge the receipt of structural plsns
McCarthy & AssocI8teS. Inc. to reinforce the second floor space to
by the City's beach library in PaRcan Walk. Staff has reviewed th
cona.ns that this design win provide for 1118 necessary 125 pound
foot live load. Based on this review you may proceed with p
constrUCtion.
Should yolJ need additional infonnatlon, you can call me at 562-474-
Sincerely, A t.
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Michael O. Quilten, P.E.
City Engineer
cc: Garry Bn.tmb8ck. Assistant City Manager
Pam AkIn, City Attorney
Mahshld Arasteh, Public Worb Admininator
John SabO, Library Director
EXHIBIT "B"
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NICKo..AS C. EKCNlMlDES P. A.
(FAX)7274471035
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RI!CEIVED
(leT -11 2004
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NICKOLAS C. EKONOM1DES~ P.A.
791 Buyway Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida 33767
Ph: 727-447-1075
Fax:727~7-1035
Fax Transmittal Cover Shcc:l
Pages:
October 11. 2004
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Dale::
To:
Laura Burkess
Fax Number:
727-562-4021
From;
Patricia Ceelen
Subj eel:
NICKOLAS C. EKONOMlDES, P.A.
Library Lease
Of:
Mcs~agc:
Attached please find a copy of the September 2, 2004, correspondence froIll
Steve Spencer, Spencer It. Associates Architects, Inc., in response to your request
to produce Exlubit B for the above-captioncd. It appears that the City of
Clearwater bas already approved the "Plans for Improvement to the Beach
Library: Thank you.
_ Please sign and return ---Jot your review and comDlcmts
_ Please can me ..L For your inCOl1nutioIl
_ No actillD required _ As you requested
Ple:a$C call Patricia at (727) 447.1075 jf all pages are not received.
OONFlnF.NTIAIJTY NOTE
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INTENDED ONL. Y fOR. THE US~ OF n4S ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUAL. OR BNTrrY. IF THF. READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT
THE INTENDED REC1P1EIIIT. YOU ARE HEREBY 1l101lFIED TIlAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRlBurtON, Ok COPYING OF TIllS
TELECOl'V IS STRICTLY PROHIBITeD. IF YOU HAVE RECEJVEDTHIS TBLECOI'Y IN ERROR-PLEASE IMMEDlATELYNOTtfY
US BY CALUNG COllECf (727) 447.1075, AND RE'IURN TIlE OIUOlNAL MESSAGE Tg,tJS ATnlE ADDRESS NOTED ABOVG
BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. 1lIANK you. Hard copy _ witl L will DOl follow.