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LEASE AGREEMENTLEASE AGREEMENT THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, made and enter�d inta this � of Q�, 2011, by and between the CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a municipal corporatian, hereinafter referred to as "Lessor", and, George H. Greene and Dara L. Greene, d/b/a Marina Gifts and Souvenirs, a Florida corporation, Rooms 5 and 9, 25 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater, Flarida 33767, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee." WITNESETH: That in consideration of the covenants herein contained of the granting af this lease and the sums paid and to be paid hereunder, the Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee and the Lessee hereby leases from the Lessar according to the terms, conditions and cavenants herein contained th� following described premises in the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Flarid�, ta wit: See attached Exhibit "A." THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY CaVENANT AND AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. This lease shall be for a three (3) year lease term, with the option to renew for an additional one (1) year term beginning October 1, 2011, and ending either September 30, 2014 ar 2015 (if the option is exercised). The Lessor retains the right to terminate this lease for any municipal need consistent with the Lessor's charter, as well as failure to pay rent in a timely manner or change in use of the property. In addition, Lessor may terminate this lease if the State of Flarida or any of its agencies or political subdivisions thereof acquires the demised praperty ar any portion thereof for a public purpose. This right of terminatian is in addition ta the right of termination set out in paragraph 14 of this Agreement. 2. The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees to pay rental thereof as follows: a. To pay the total sum of $39,969.03 plus tax far the first year of this lease, which shall be paid in �qual monthly payments of $3330.75 plus tax through September 30, 2012. Each monthly payment shall be due and payable on the first day of the month, and shall be delinquent if not paid on ar before the fifth day of the month. The Lessee will provide the Lessar within 30 days after the end of each month during the term of this lease a copy of the amount of gross sales being reparted during the month as evidence by a copy of the monthly State Sales Tax return. Rental rates increase by 3% over the previous lease year rate on Marina Gifts and Souvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease Pagc t + October 1st of each subsequent year of the lease. In addition to the monthly rental, the Lessee shall, at the end of each lease year, pay an additional amount equal to five (5) percent of yearly gross sales exceeding $241,200.00 throughout the term of this lease. This payment will be made within 30 days of October 1st in each year of the lease and will be submitted with certification of annual gross sales as reported by State Sales Tax returns. The term "gross sales" as used in this paragraph means the entire amount af actual sales receipts, whether for cash or otherwise, for all sal�s of inerchandise sold in, on or from the premises. No deductian shall be allawed for uncollect�d or uncollectible credit accounts. Such term shall not include, however, any sums collected and paid out for any sales or excise tax impased by a governmental authority wherein Lessee is regarded as the collecting agent. b. Any amount due from Lessee ta Lessor under this lease which is not paid before the day the payment becomes delinquent shall bear interest at the rate determined by the City Manager, plus a late charge of Ten Dollars ($10.00) to cover Lessar's expenses in collecting such delinquency. c. In addition to the first month's rent of $3,330.75 plus tax, which is due and payable on the first day of the lease, the Lessee shall pay $613.16 in advance as a depasit ta secure the faithful performance of the Lessee's obligations hereunder. The L.essor may deduct from the deposit any amount that might bec�me due from the Lessee to the Lessor far damage to th� premises or for any reason or cause whatsoever except rent. At the end of th� term of this Isase, the deposit amount or the balance thereof, if any, shall be credited to Lessee's last monthly rental payment. d. If Lessor defaults in the payment of any installment of rent, George H. Green and Dara L. Greene, as Guarantars under the Guaranty of Payment of Rent Under Lease Agreement (Exhibit "C", attached hereto and incorporated herein), shall pay the amount of such installment within 30 days after receipt of notice of default and demand for payment as provided for therein. 3. The demised premises shall be used only for the purpose of conducting th�rein the business of retail sales, limited to the sale of gift items, specialties, beach clothing and toys. 4. The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees to make no unlawful, improper, or ofFensive use of the leased premises. Lessee further covenants and agrees not to assign, Marina Gifts and Souvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease P�ge ? mortgage, pledge, hypathecate or sublet this I�ase or any of its right herein in whole ar in part withaut the prior written consent of Lessor. The consent af L.essor to any assignment, mortgaging, pledging, hypothecating or subletting shall not constitute a waiver of the necessity for such consent to any subsequent assignment, mortgage, pledging, hypathecating or subletting. If this lease is assigned, or if the premises or any part thereaf are sublet or occupied by anybady other than Lessee, Lessor may collect rent fram the assignee, sub-tenant or occupant, and apply the net amount collected to the rent herein required, but no such occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of this covenant, or the acceptance of the assignee, sub-tenant or occupant as tenant, or a release of Lessee from the further performance by Lessee of covenants an the part of Lessee herein cantained. If at any time during the term of this lease, any part or all of the corporate shares of Lessee shall be transferred by sale, assignment, bequest, inheritance, aperation of law or other disposition so as to result in a change in the present effective voting control of Lessee by the person, persans or entity which presently is the ulfiimate awner of a majority of such corporate shares on th� date of this lease, Lessee shall promptly notify Lessar in writing of such change. If the new owner is a private or public corporation, Lessor shall promptly advise Lessee if it has any objectians thereto and the reasons therefor. Lessor may terminate this lease any time after such change in control by giving Lessee ninety (90) days prior written notice of such termination. Lessee shall not permit any business to be operated in or from the premises by any concessianaire or Licensee. 5. Lessee agrees that it will promptly pay all ad valarem real property taxes and personal praperty taxes that may be ass�ssed and filed against the demised property or the leasehold created by this agreement, or both, during the term of this lease. Lessee further agrees that it will pay any state sales tax due on the rental payment made by the Lessee ta the Lessor and that it will pay all other taxes and fees, including, but not limited ta, occupational license, beverage license, and permits relating the operation of the business canducted on the demised premises, which are required by law. Nothing herein shall obligate Lessee to pay or to reimburse Lessor for the payment of assessments far permanent improvements, including but not limited to sidewalks, sewers, and streets, that would benefit the demised premises. 6. The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees to pay all bills for electrical service to the premises when due, to Progress Energy Corporation, in accordance with the campany's rates and billing. At no expense to the Lessee, the Lessor agrees to furnish a refuse disposal Marina Gifts and Souvenirs F2ooms 5 and 9 Lease Page � location and a refuse disposal container located outside the demised premises for the use of the Lessee. 7. The Lessee further covenants and agrees to operate the business authorized to be conducted on the premises during the term of this lease, except for any period of time involved in natural disasters, including governmental orders ar requirements such as evacuation far hurricane preparations, and any time necessary to r�pair or replace any damage caused to the demised premises by as natural disaster. 8. The Lessee agrees to ind�mnify and hold harmless Lessor from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, judgments, injuries, damages, costs and expenses including attorney's fees resulting from or in connection with Lessee's or Lessee's employees, agents, and/or invitees use and occupation of the leases premises. In addition, during the term of the lease, Lessee shall at Lessee's expense obtain and maintain insurance coverage canforming ta the requirements in Exhibit "B" attached hereto. Nothing contained herein shall be canstrued as a waiver of any immunity from or limitation of liability the Less�r may be entitled to under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or section 76$.28, Florida Statutes. 9. If at any time during the term of this lease, the building or premises or any part, system ar component hereof (hereinafter, the "demised premises") shall be damaged or destroyed to the extent that the l.essee cannot operate the business authorized to be conducted therean, and the Lessor determines that said demised premises can be restored by making appropriate repairs, the monthly rent as provided for in paragraph 2a above shall abate until th� demised premises have been restored or until commencement of business by the Lessee, whichever is sooner. If the demised premises shall be totally destroyed ar so damaged as to render it practically useless during the term of this lease, then and in that event, the Lessee or Lessor may terminate this lease as of the date of such damage or upan thirty (30) days written notice to the ather party to this lease. In the event of damage or destruction as enumerated above, and except as otherwise specifically provided under this agreement, both parties waive any and all rights of recavery against the other party for any direct ar indirect loss occurring to the demised premises or as a r�sult of damage or destruction of the demised premises. In the case af demolition and reconstruction of the Marina or major renovation by Marina Gifts and Souvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease Page + construction, the Lessee shall be given the first oppartunity ta bid for similar space, provided that space for Lessee's type of business is allocated therein. 10. Except as otherwise provided herein, upan the happ�ning of any one or more of the following events ("Events of Default"): a. Lessee's default in the payment of any rental or other sums due for a period of five (5) days after the due date; b. Lessee's continued default with respect ta any other covenant of this lease for a periad af fifteen (15) days after receipt af written natice af such default by Lessee from Lessor, provided that if such default reasonably requires more than fifteen (15) days to cure, there shall be no Event or Default if Lessee has cammenced curative action with the fifteen (15) day period and diligently prosecutes such action to completion; c. There shall be filed by or against Lessee in any court pursuant to any statute either of the United States or of any state, a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency or for reorganization or arrangement, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee of all or a portion of Lessee's praperty, or if Lessee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or if there is an assignment by operation of law, or if Lessee makes application to Lessee's creditors to settle or compound or extend the time far payment af Lessee's obligations, or if execution, seizure or attachment shall be levied upon any of Lessee's; property or the premises are taken or occupied or attempted to be taken or occupied by someone other than Lessee; however, in the event of execution, seizure or attachment, Lessee may post a bond satisfactory to Lessor which bond shall stay the default resulting from any execution, levy, seizure or attachment for a period of 120 days. Failure ta remove the levy, seizure or attachment within the 120 day period shall constitute an Event or Default, and the bond posted shall be farFeited; or d. Lessee's vacating or abandoning the premises; then Lessor, at its option, may exercise any one or more af the following remedies which shall be cumulative; (1) Terminate Lessee's right to possession under this lease and re-enter and take possession of the premises, and re-let or attempt to re-let the premises on behalf of Lessee; however, such re-letting or attempt to re-let shall only involve a prospective tenant capable of providing comparable or better type service, at such rent and under such terms and conditions as Lessor may deem best under the circumstances for the purpose of reducing Lessee's liability, and Lessor shall not be deemed to have thereby accepted a surrend�r of the Marina Gifts and Souvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease Page 7 premises, and Lessee shall r�main liable for all rents and additianal rents du� under this lease and for all damages suffered by Lessor because of Lessee's breach af any of the covenants af this lease. Said damages shall include, but not be limited to, charges for removal and starage of Lessee's property, remodeling and repairs, leasing, commissions and legal fees. In addition ta its remedies hereunder, Lessor may accelerate all fixed rentals due under this lease, in which event the Lessee shall be liable far all past due rent, accelerated rent and damages as described above; however, with respect ta the accelerated rent, Lessor shall receive only the present value of such accelerated rent. At any time during repossessian and re-letting pursuant to this subsection, Lessor may by delivering written notice to Lessee, elect to exercise its option under the following subparagraph to accept a surrender of the premises, terminate and cancel this lease, and retake possession and occupancy of the premise on behalf of Lessor. (2) Declare this lease to be terminated, whereupon the term hereby granted and all rights, title and interest of Lessee in the premises shall end and Lessor may re- enter upon and take possession of the premises. Such termination shall be without prejudice to Lessor's right to collect from Lessee any rental or additianal rental which has accrued prior to such termination together with all damages, including, but not limited to, the damages specified in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph which are sufFered by Lessor because of Lessee's breach of any covenant under this lease. (3) Exercise any and all rights and privileges that Lessar may have under the laws of the State of Flarida and the United States of America. 11. The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees to keep and maintain the premises and fixtures located herein in good condition and repair during the term of this lease and any extension h�reof, and ta return the premis�s to the Lessor upon the expiration of the term hereof in as good condition as they now are, ordinary wear and tear and damage by the elements only excepted. Na alteration or improvements may be made to the premises withaut the written consent of the Lessar. Any and all fixtures attached to the premises shall revert absolutely and become the property of the Lessor upon the expiration of the term hereof; provided, however, that the Lessor at its option may require the Lessee to remove all fixtures, partitians, racks, shelves or other improvements from the premises upon the expiration of the term of the lease at the cost of the Lessee. Any damage to the premises occasioned by said r�moval shall be repaired at the Lessee's expense. Marina Gi�ts and Souvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease p�g� �, 12. The Lessee, at its awn cost, may place only windaw, wall or canopy signs an the demised premises, providEd said signs are approved as to color, style and letter size by the Marine & Aviation Director of the Lessor, and additionally conform to the sign ordinance of Lessor presently in force or as may be amended from time to #ime during the term of the lease. Na other signs shall be placed or maintained by the Lesse� on th� premises. Any nonconforming sign now on the premises shall be removed by the Lessee within 30 days of approval of the lease. The Lessee shall, upon expiratian ar termination of the lease, completely remove any and all signs that have been placed on the leased premises by the Lessee. 13. If at any time during the term of the lease the Lessee is authorized to make improvements to the demised premises, Lessee agrees in such event to indemnify and save harmless the Lessor as follows: property; and and a. For any mechanic's lien which may be asserted as a claim against the leased b. For faithful performance of the cavenants contained in paragraph 11 above; c. To obtain from the cantractor a good and sufficient performance and payment bond signed by a reputable insurance company doing business in Florida, which bond shall be in an amount equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the cost of construction of the cantemplated improvements to the demised premises, guaranteeing that the improvements will be completed and that subcontractors, laborers and materialmen will be paid in accordance with the contract for the improvements. 14. In the event of the acquisition of this property or any portion thereof by exercise of praper authority, by any governmental agency ather than Lessor, whether by eminent domain or otherwise, it is understood and agreed that natification of the institution of such action shall be promptly given Lessee, so the l.essee may intervene in such action as a party. Lessee agrees to comply with the results of any such actions, and agrees to release and hold the Lessor harmless from any damages resulting thereaf. 15. L�ssor covenants and agrees that upon payment by Lessee of the rents herein provided, and upon observance and performance by Lessee of all the covenants, terms and conditions required of the Lessee by the lease, Lessee shall peaceably and quietly hold and Marina Gifts and 5ouvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease Page ' enjoy the leased premises for the term of the leas� without hindrance or interruptian by I�essor. 16. Notices hereunder shall be given only by registered or certified mail, and shall be deemed given when the letter is deposited in the mail, pastage and other charges prepaid, addressed to the party for wham intended at such party's address first herein specified or to such other address as may be substituted therefar by proper notice hereunder. Lessor's notices shall be directed in care of its Law Department at the above-cited address. 17. As required by Section 404.056(8), Florida Statutes, the Lessee shall take notice 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. L.evels of radon that exceed fed�ral and state guidelines have be�n found in buildings in Florida. Additional infarmatian regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained fram your county public health unit. 18. The undersigned shall personally guarantee to Lessor the timely perFormance of all covenants and provisions af this Lease Agreement, including, but not limited to the timely payment of all rent due hereunder. 19. This lease agreement constitutes the entire contract between Lessar and Lessee concerning #he leasing of the premises and consideration thereof. 20. In the event either party seeks to enforce this agreement ar interpret any provisian thereof by law, or through attorneys at law, each parly agrees to pay for its awn attorney's fees and costs, and that jurisdiction shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Pinellas County, Florida. Marina Gifts and Souvenirs Rppms 5 and 9 Lease Pag� ti IN WITNESS WHEREO�', the parties hereto have set their hands and seals this � day of , 2011. Countersigned: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA -,��,...Q � _ gy: �i�-�,�� Frank Hibbard William B. Horne, II City Manager Camilo Sota Assistant City Attorney Attest: Rosemarie Call City Clerk Marina Gifts and Souvenirs �� - Dara L. Greene �S�p,�oFryE�f� � J�.� �. � � � �^ — �� ���, ��• ._Ar���. Marina Gifts and Souvenirs Roams 5 and 9 Lease P7c�e �> Exhibit "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION Room/s 5 and 9, Clearwater Marina Building, located on Lots 11 and 12 of City Park Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 23, page 37 of the public r�cords of Pinellas County, Florida. Exhibit "B" INSURANCE Insurance: Lissee shall procure at its expense and maintain during the term af this Agreement, insurance as shown below: a. Comprehensive General Liability insurance ta include premises/operator liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability. b. Comprehensive Plate Glass Insurance on a replacement cost basis cavering loss or damage by any means, except by f.ire, or war, whether declared or not, to the plate glass windows in the demised premises. c. Worker's Compensation Insurance applicable to its employees in amount at least equal to the statutory limits of coverage according to applicable State and Federal laws. In additian, the policy shall include employer's liability coverage with a limit of $500,OOQ per occurrence. The City is to be specifically included as an additional insured on all liability coverage described above. Notice of Cancellation or Restriction - All palicies of insurance must be endorsed to provide the City with thirty (3p) days notice of cancellation or restriction. Certified Copies of Policies/Certificate of Insurance. Upon specific written request af the City, the Lessee shall provide the Lessor with certified copies of all policies of insurance as required above. In the absence of a specific written request, the Lessee shall provide the Lessor with Certificates of Insurance showing the Lessee has, at all times, the insurance coverage required by the Lease. Unless notice is given to Lessee otherwise, such Certificates of Insurance shall be provided to the Marine & Aviation Director. The first Certificate af Insurance required by the lease shall be provided to the Marine & Aviation Director before occupancy af the demised premises by the Lessee. Marin� Gifts and Souvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease Page 1�) _ � .. T Exhibit "C" GUARANTY OF PAYMENT OF RENT UNDER LEASE AGREEMENT Guaranty is made this �� day of , 2011, by Dara L. Greene of Marina Gifts and Souvenires, City af Clearwater, County of Pinellas, State of Florida, herein referred to as "Personal Guarantors: being the owner respectively, of Marina Gifts and Souvenirs herein referred to as "Obligor: to CITY OF CL.EARWATER, C/O City Attorney, P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758, herein referred to as "Obligee". RECITALS 1. Obligee has leased premises at 25 Causeway Blvd. to Obligor, whose business address is 25 Causeway Blvd., City of Clearwater, County of Pinellas, State of Florida, for use by Obligar in conducting its business of retail sales, limited to the sale of gift items, specialties, beach clothing and toys. 2. The lease is conditioned upon guarantors giving security for payment of rent thereunder in the form of a personal guaranty. SECTION ONE STATEMENT OF GUARANTY Guarantors guarantee payment af rent under the attached lease agreement pursuant to the terms thereof. If abligar defaults in the payment of any installment of rent, guarantors shall pay the amount of such installment within 30 days after receipt of notice of default and demand for payment. Guarantor's liability hereunder shall not be affected by reason of any extension of time for payment of any installment granted by obligee to obligor. SECTION TWO Ll� 'J,7���7,1 This guaranty shall not be revaked during the three year term of the lease. Thereafter, if the lease is renewed on the same terms, this guaranty shall remain in force until receipt by obligee of written notice of revocation from guarantors, or until terminated pursuant to Section Three hereof. Renewal of the lease on different terms shall, at the option of the guarantors, operate to terminate this guaranty as of th� end of the three year period. Marina Gifts and Souvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease p�g� •� � � �, �. . SECTION THREE LIMITATION �F LIABII.ITY The maximum amount recaverable by obligee from guarantors pursuant to this guarantee is $39,969.03, which amaunt is equal to the total rent due during the first lease year of the lease. If the aggregate of payments made by guarantors hereunder reaches the above- mentioned amount, this guaranty shall terminate immediately. SECTION F4UR WAIVER O� NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE Notice of acceptance af this guaranty is expressly waived. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, guarantors have executed this guaranty at 7�'�1�c,ti,c�� the day and year first abave written. �� � Guarantor — Dara L. Greene c��.>�- � Marina Gifts and Souvenirs Rooms 5 and 9 Lease P�ge ��>