FIVE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT (6)
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THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ~.3~ day of
, 200l, by and between the CITY OF CLEARWATER, a Florida
M icipa ity, herein called the "Lessor", and HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT &
F ILY SERVICES, INC., a community action program under the Department of
Health and Human Services, and the Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. herein
called the "Lessee".
This agreement represents the whole and entire agreement between Lessor and
Lessee and the following articles and sections are herein incorporated:
Article I.
Article II.
Article III.
Article IV.
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Article V.
Article VI.
Article VII.
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Article VIII.
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Article IX.
Article X.
Article XI.
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Article XII.
Article XIII.
Article XIV.
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ARTICLES
TITLE
TERM
LEASEHOLD
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Use of Premises
2. Maintenance of Premises
3. Repair and Improvements
4. Utilities
5. Quiet Enjoyment
LEASE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND FEES
TAXES
INSURANCE
l. Minimum Scope of Insurance
2. Minimum Limits of Insurance
3. Additional Named Insured
4. Verification of Coverage
CASUALTY DAMAGE TO PREMISES
l. Reparable Damage
2. Catastrophic Damage
3. Waiver of Recovery Rights
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
NON-DISCRIMINATION
1. No Exclusion From Use
2. No Exclusion From Hire
3. Breach of Nondiscrimination Covenants
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
l. Termination By Lessee
2. Termination By Lessor
3. Exercise
4. Removal of Property
5. Causes of Breach and Waiver
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Article XV .
Section
Section
Section
Article XVI.
Article XVII.
Article XVIII.
Article XIX.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
l. No Warranties By Lessor
2. Lessor Held Harmless
3. Radon Gas Advisory
LESSOR CONTACT AND CORRESPONDENT
NOTICE
ATTORNEYS FEES
EFFECTIVE DATE
WIT N E SSE T H
WHEREAS, the Lessor has ownership of and control over the use of the
vacant City-owned lot commonly known as 918 Palmetto Street, Clearwater,
Florida 33755; and
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to use such premises for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, Lessor desires to lease out such premises;
NOW, THEREFORE, in
covenants contained in
agree as follows:
consideration of
this Agreement,
the
the
Premises and the
Lessor and Lessee
mutual
hereby
ARTICLE I. TITLE
The title of this lease is the HEAD START - PALMETTO lease.
ARTICLE I I . TERM
The term of this lease shall be for a period of Five (5) years
commencing on the 1st day of February, 2001 (the Commencement Date) and
continuing through the 31st day of January, 2005 (the Termination Date),
unless earlier terminated under the terms of this agreement. Prior to
lease approval Lessor shall declare the lease premises as surplus to
City needs for the purposes of entering into this lease agreement, and
upon lease approval, extends a first option to Lessee to renew this
lease agreement for additional terms of Five (5) years each as
consistent with the Clearwater City Charter, upon mutually agreeable
terms and conditions, and subject to Lessee not being in default under
the terms and provisions of this lease.
ARTICLE I I I . LEASEHOLD
The Lessor leases to the Lessee the following described property,
including all improvements thereon, located in Pinellas County, Florida,
to wit:
Lot 5, PENNSYLVANIA SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 80 of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Containing 5,200 Square Feet (0.119 Acres), more or less.
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ARTICLE IV. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1. Use of Premises.
a. Lessee shall use the demised premises for the purpose of providing
playground space, and children's playground equipment to be determined by
Lessee, to be used in association with the Sanderlin Head Start Center
preschool nursery conducted, operated and supervised by Lessee at 920
Palmetto Street, Clearwater, Florida. Lessee agrees that it will maintain
children's playground equipment in proper order and good repair and that said
playground shall be made available without charge to others not enrolled in
the Head Start program; providing only that Lessee may make reasonable rules
and regulations concerning the persons who may use it and the times and
manner in which it shall be used. All playground equipment shall be
considered personal property of Lessee and subj ect to removal upon lease
termination.
b. Lessee covenants and agrees to make no unlawful, improper or
offensive use of the leased premises. At the termination of this lease,
Lessee agrees to return the premises to the Lessor in as good condition as at
the effective date of this agreement, subject only to normal wear and tear.
Section 2. Maintenance of Premises. The Lessee shall properly maintain
the leasehold in a clean and orderly condition.
Section 3. Repairs and Improvements.
a. Lessee may make at its sole expense whatever repairs, alterations
and improvements to the premises it deems necessary, providing that the City
Manager of Lessor first agrees in writing to any such actions to repair,
alter or improve the premises.
b. Repairs, alterations or improvements attached to the premises shall
become the property of Lessor upon the termination or expiration of this
lease or any extension hereof unless otherwise indicated by Lessor.
c. In no event shall Lessor or any of Lessor's property be liable for or
chargeable with any expense or lien for work, labor or materials used in the
premises, or any improvements, repairs, or alterations thereof.
Section 4. Utili ties. Lessee shall pay all bills for electrical and
utility services, if any, before such bills become delinquent.
Section 5. Quiet En;ovrnent. Upon payment the rents herein required, and
upon observing and performing the covenants, terms and conditions required by
the lease, the Lessee shall peaceably and quietly hold and enjoy the leased
premises for the term of the lease without hindrance or interruption by the
Lessor.
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ARTICLE V. LEASE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND FEES
For the sum of One Dollar ($l.OO), which the receipt and sufficiency of
is hereby acknowledged, and in consideration of the promises and covenants
set forth herein, Lessor hereby grants to Lessee and Lessee accepts from
Lessor, this exclusive lease, right and privilege to use the property
described herein.
ARTICLE VI. TAXES
Lessee agrees to pay any real property taxes that may be assessed and
levied on the property or on the leasehold created by this document.
ARTICLE VII. INSURANCE
Lessee shall procure and maintain during the term of this Agreement
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with this lease.
Section 1. ~nirnum Scope of Insurance. A Comprehensive General
Liability policy and Fire Insurance policy covering the leased premises and
Lessee activities occurring thereon shall be obtained and maintained in force
by the Lessee.
Section 2. ~nirnum Limits of Insurance. Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance procured in accordance with this article shall have minimum
coverage limits of $300,000 with respect to personal injury or death to any
one (l) person and with respect to personal injury or death arising out of
anyone (1) occurrence; and $lOO,OOO with respect to property damage arising
out of anyone (l) occurrence. Further, Lessee shall, from and after the
Commencement Date, keep insured the building (s), if hereafter constructed
upon the premises, against loss or damage by fire and windstorm and other
covered casual ties with what is generally termed in the insurance trade as
"extended coverage." Said insurance shall be maintained in an amount equal
to the full insurable value of the building(s). All such policies shall be
carried in companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida.
Section 3. Additional Named Insured. Each insurance policy issued as a
requirement of this agreement shall name the City of Clearwater, Lessor, as
additional named insured. The coverage shall contain no special limitations
on the scope of the protection afforded to the Lessor, its officials,
employees or volunteers.
Section 4. Verification of Coveraqe. Lessee shall furnish the Lessor
with Certificates of Insurance with all endorsements affecting coverage
required by this article. These forms shall be received by the City of
Clearwater Public Works Department, ATTENTION: Real Estate Services Manager,
and approved by the Lessor's Risk Manager before execution of this Lease
agreement by authorized City officials.
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ARTICLE VIII. CASUALTY DAMAGE TO PREMISES
Section 1. Reparable Damaqe. Any time any building as may hereafter be
erected, or the premises, is damaged or destroyed to the extent that the
Lessee cannot therefore conduct its activities and the Lessor determines that
the demised premises can be restored by making appropriate repairs, Lessee
shall effect such repairs expeditiously and to the satisfaction of the city's
Building Official.
Section 2. Catastrophic Damaqe. In the event of total destruction of or
catastrophic damage to the demised premises, the Lessee or Lessor may
terminate this lease as of the date of such damage or upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the other party to this lease.
Section 3. Waiver of Recovery Riqhts. Both parties waive any and all
rights of recovery against the other party for any direct or indirect loss
occurring to the demised premises in the event of damage categorized in
Sections land 2 above which is covered by insurance.
ARTICLE IX. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
Lessee agrees to assume all risks of the Premises and all liability
therefore, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Lessor, its
officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all loss, liability
and damages of whatever nature, to persons and property, including, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, death of any person and loss of the
use of any property except arising from the negligence or willful misconduct
of Lessor or Lessor's agents or employees. This includes, but is not limited
to, matters arising out of or claimed to have been caused by or in any manner
related to the Premises or Lessee's acti vi ties or those of any approved or
unapproved invitee, contractor, subcontractor, or other person approved,
authorized, or permitted by Lessee in or about the Premises whether or not
based on negligence.
ARTICLE X. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Lessee hereby affirms its intention to take any and all such actions that
are reasonable and prudent to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act
of 1990 (known as the "ADA"). These would include modifications to any
structure as may hereafter be erected, revisions in operations and supporting
communications capabilities and procedures and changes in functional location
and layout.
ARTICLE XI. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Notwithstanding any other provision of this lease agreement, during the
performance of this agreement, Lessee for itself, personal representatives,
successors in interest and assigns, as part of the consideration for this
agreement, does covenant and agree that:
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Section 1 .
participation
discrimination
religion, sex,
No Exclusion From Use. No person shall be excluded from
in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to
in the use of the premises on the grounds of race, color,
handicap, age, or national origin.
Section 2. No Exclusion From Hire. In the construction of any
improvements on, over, or under the premises, and the furnishing of services
therein or thereon, no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied
the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination on the grounds
of, or otherwise be subj ected to discrimination on the grounds of race,
color, religion, sex or national origin.
SectiOon 3. Breach of Nondiscrimination Covenants. In the event of
breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, which breach has been
finally adjudicated by an appropriate agency or court of law, the Lessor
shall have the right to terminate this lease and to re-enter and repossess
the premises and hold the same as if said agreement had never been made or
issued.
ARTICLE XII. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the
subject hereof and may not be changed, modified or discharged except by
wri tten Amendment duly executed by both parties. Lessee agrees that no
representations or warranties shall be binding upon the Lessor unless
expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed Amendment hereof. Further,
Lessor does not warrant and hereby disclaims any and all liability and
responsibili ty for or on account of the condition of the Premises, or any
portions thereof, or for or on account of anything affecting such conditions.
ARTICLE XIII. ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE
This Lease, or any part thereof or interest therein, may not be assigned,
transferred or subleased by Lessee without the consent of the Lessor, which
consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. It is understood and agreed that
the Lessor may, at any time, with notice, assign or delegate any or all of
its rights hereunder.
ARTICLE XIV. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
Section 1. Terrnina tion by Lessee.
termination by Lessee in the event of
events:
This Agreement shall be subject to
anyone or more of the following
a. Material default by the Lessor in the performance of any of the
terms, covenants or conditions of this agreement, and in the failure of the
Lessor to remedy, or undertake to remedy, to Lessee's satisfaction, such
default for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from Lessee
to remedy the same.
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b. Lessee determines that the premises, if hereafter improved, are so
extensively damaged by some casualty that it is impractical or inequitable to
repair such leased premises.
c. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services significantly
reduces program funding to a point where Lessee is unable to continue to
deliver the preschool program and family development services now offered at
the Sanderlin Head Start Center.
Section 2 . Termination by Lessor. Thi s Agreement shall be subj ect to
termination by the Lessor in the event of anyone or more of the following
events:
a. The material default by Lessee in the performance of any of the
terms, covenants or conditions of this Lease Agreement, other than
nonpayment, and in the failure of the Lessee to remedy, or undertake to
remedy, to Lessor's satisfaction such default for a period of thirty (30)
days after receipt of notice from Lessor to remedy same.
b. The Lessor determines at a duly constituted City Commission meeting
that the lease premises are needed for any other purposes consistent with the
City's charter, and serves Lessee with sixty (60) days notice of such
intended use.
c. Lessor determines that any improvements that may hereafter be
erected upon the lease premises are so extensively damaged by some casualty
that it is impractical or inequitable to repair such leased premises.
d. Lessee's vacating or abandoning the premises.
Section 3. Exercise. Exercise of the rights of termination set forth in
Sections land 2 above shall be by notice to the other party. Forbearance of
timely notice shall not be deemed a waiver of any breach.
Section 4. Removal of Property. Upon termination of this agreement for
any reason, Lessee, at its sole expense, shall remove from the Premises all
signs, trade fixtures, furnishings, personal property, equipment and
materials which Lessee was permitted to install or maintain under the rights
granted herein. Lessor may effect such removal at Lessee's expense should
Lessee fail to remove said installed property within thirty (30) days notice.
Lessee agrees to pay Lessor promptly in the event of such circumstance upon
presentation of a proper invoice.
Section 5. Causes of Breach and Waiver.
a. Neither party shall be held to be in breach of this Agreement because
of any failure to perform any of its obligations hereunder if said failure is
due to any cause for which it is not responsible and over which it has no
control; provided, however, that the foregoing provision shall not apply to a
failure of Lessee to provide the amounts of insurance contained in Article
VII of this Agreement.
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b. The waiver of any breach, violation or default in or with respect to
the performance or observance of the covenants and conditions contained
herein shall not be taken to constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach,
violation or default in or with respect to the same or any other covenant or
condition hereof.
ARTICLE X!V. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Section 1. No Warranties By Lessor. Lessor has made no investigation of
environmental matters with respect to the Subject Property and makes no
representations or warranties to buyer as to environmental matters with
reference to the Subject Property.
Section 2. Lessor Held Ha~ess. Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold Lessor, its officials, employees and agents harmless from any claims,
judgments, damages, fines, penalties, costs, liabilities (including sums paid
in settlement of claims) or loss, including attorneys' fees, consultants'
fees, and experts' fees which arise during or after the term or any renewal
term in connection with the presence or suspected presence of toxic or
hazardous substances on or within the property improvements, the soil,
groundwater, or soil vapor on or under the Premises, unless such toxic or
hazardous substances are present solely as a result of the negligence or
willful misconduct of Lessor, its officials, employees or agents. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, this indemnification shall also
specifically cover costs in connection with:
a. toxic or hazardous substances present or suspected to be present on or
within the property improvements, the soil, groundwater or soil vapor on or
under the Premises before the date hereof; or
b. toxic or hazardous substances that migrate, flow, percolate, diffuse
or in any way move into, onto or under the Premises after the date hereof; or
c. toxic or hazardous substances present within, on or under the Premises
as a result of any discharge, dumping, spilling (accidental or otherwise)
onto the Premises during or after the term or any renewal term by any person
or entity.
Section 3. Radon Gas Advisory. As required by Section 404.056 (8),
Florida Statutes, the Lessee shall take note of the following:
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.
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ARTICLE XVI. LESSOR CONTACT AND CORRESPONDENT
All correspondence, excepting Official Notice as provided in Article
XVII, including but not limited to rent payments, insurance renewal
certificates, any and all proposed amendments or modifications of this lease
shall be directed by Lessee, its agents, contractors or assigns to:
Real Estate Services Manager
City of Clearwater
P. O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Fl. 346l8-4748
ARTICLE XVII. OFFICIAL NOTICE
Any Official Notice given by one party to the other in connection with
the Lease shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, with
postage and fees prepaid:
l. If to the Lessor, addressed to: City Manager
City of Clearwater
P. O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 34618-4748
With copy to: City Attorney
City of Clearwater
P. O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Fl. 33758-4748
2. If to the Lessee, addressed to: Head Start Child Development
and Family Services, Inc.
6698 68th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, Florida 3378l
ARTICLE XVIII. ATTORNEYS FEES
In the event that either party seeks
interpret any provision of this agreement,
law, or under advice therefrom, the parties
its own costs, including attorneys fees.
to enforce this agreement or to
by law or through attorneys-at-
agree that each party shall bear
ARTICLE XIX. EFFECTIVE DATE
The effecti ve date of this
, 2000.
lease shall be the
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
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parties hereto
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their hands and seals
Signed, sealed & delivered
in the presence of:
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LESSEE:
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AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
By:
Countersigned:
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Mayo Corrunissioner
LESSOR: CITY OF CLEARWATER
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William B. Horne, II
Interim City Manager
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Approved as to form and corrcctncs~:
Attest:
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Assistant City Attorney
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