02/12/2024Monday, February 12, 2024
1:00 PM
City of Clearwater
Main Library - Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Main Library - Council Chambers
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Agenda
February 12, 2024Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the January 16, 2024 CRA meeting as submitted in
written summation by the City Clerk.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
4. New Business Items
4.1 Approve the Fourth Amendment (Amendment) to Agreement for Development
and Purchase and Sale of Property between the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Clearwater (CRA), the City of Clearwater (City), and
Archway Clearwater Gardens, LLC (Archway); and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same.
4.2 Approve the transfer of Community Redevelopment Agency tax increment
financing (TIF) funds from CRA project 388-C2105, Mercado-Downtown
Gateway of $770,178.63 and 388-C2002, Community Engagement, of
$384,583.98 to the City of Clearwater capital project 315-C2105,
Mercado-Downtown Gateway for the completion of the Mercado capital
improvement project and authorize the appropriate official to execute same.
4.3 Approve a Business Lease Contract between the Community Redevelopment
Agency and the Clearwater Community Gardens, Inc for a community garden
at 1277 Grove Street to establish anew lease for the community garden and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
5. Director's Report
6. Adjourn
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City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#24-0183
Agenda Date: 2/12/2024 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: MinutesIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 2.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the January 16, 2024 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation
by the City Clerk.
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Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024
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City of Clearwater
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Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
1:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Community Redevelopment Agency Draft
Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Chair Brian Aungst Sr., Trustee Mark Bunker, Trustee David Allbritton,
Trustee Kathleen Beckman, and Trustee Lina Teixeira
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier – City Manager, Michael Delk – Assistant City Manager, Daniel Slaughter – Assistant City Manager, David Margolis – City Attorney, Rosemarie Call – City Clerk, Nicole Sprague – Deputy City Clerk, and Anne Lopez – Interim CRA Director
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Unapproved
1. Call to Order – Chair Aungst, Sr.
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the December 4, 2023 CRA meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Trustee Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the December 4,
2023 CRA meeting as submitted in written summation by the City
Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
Kathy Flaherty expressed concerns with the rezoning of parklands
located in the CRA and urged the parcels remain parks.
Michael Foley supported Betty Lane Park remain a park. 4. New Business Items
4.1 Confirm the City Manager’s appointment of Jesus Nino as the CRA Executive Director, to
be effective on the date to be listed on the Employee Contract.
One individual questioned if the new CRA Executive Director is aware of
the Mercado and expressed concerns on how the Board has handled the
Gateway neighborhood. Draft
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Trustee Bunker move to confirm the City Manager’s appointment of
Jesus Nino as the CRA Executive Director, to be effective on the
date to be listed on the Employee Contract. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
4.2 Approve an allocation of $90,000 to partially fund murals in the Downtown CRA as part of
a Mural Festival.
CRA staff has been working with Amber Brice, Arts and Cultural Affairs
Coordinator on a Mural Festival that will take place in the Downtown CRA. The
CRA will cover wall priming, materials, and artist fees.
This would be based on eight locations within the Downtown CRA boundary
with a focus mainly in the Downtown Gateway.
Neighborhood Services/Cultural Affairs Division would allocate $10,000 to cover
consultant fees, lift rentals, PODS rental, marketing, and cost related to an
unveiling event.
Through this mural festival the City’s art presence will be elevated, removing
blight from existing buildings, encouraging visitors to the Downtown CRA to
view and photograph murals and patronize the businesses in the area.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds for this program are available in R2002- Community Engagement
In response to questions, Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator Amber Brice
said the murals will be located on privately owned businesses, which is
responsible for selecting the artwork. The owner may decide to incorporate
lighting to draw attention to the mural. She said the murals should be
installed by March.
Trustee Teixeira moved to approve an allocation of $90,000 to
partially fund murals in the Downtown CRA as part of a Mural
Festival. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.3 Discuss the North Greenwood Advisory Committee. Provide CRA staff direction on the members of the North Greenwood Advisory
Committee.
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Interim CRA Executive Director Anne Lopez said staff has received six
applications, with one application not eligible to serve per city code. She
said three of the applicants are city residents and two applicants do not
reside within the North Greenwood CRA but own businesses.
Staff was directed to re-push a call for applicants.
5. Director's Report
Assistant City Manager Michael Delk said staff is in the process of value
engineering the Mercado. He said the plan is not being altered. The plan
has been thoroughly vetted with the community and will be built as
adopted. He said staff is looking at minimizing some of the costs
associated with the project. Staff will bring an item soon requesting
additional funds. 6. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
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File Number: ID#24-0151
Agenda Date: 2/12/2024 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.1
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Fourth Amendment (Amendment) to Agreement for Development and Purchase and Sale of
Property between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clearwater (CRA), the City of
Clearwater (City), and Archway Clearwater Gardens, LLC (Archway); and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same.
SUMMARY:
Archway Clearwater Gardens, LLC has requested a modified schedule of various milestones in the
Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Property, as amended (Agreement), between the CRA, the City
and Archway. Archway has been awarded project-based vouchers for this project from the Clearwater
Housing Authority. For consistency with the voucher program, Archway is required to complete a subsidy
analysis with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While Archway
has submitted all required documentation, the timing of HUD’s response may require a later closing date
which will require a shift in other milestones as well.
Clearwater Gardens affordable housing development, located at 1250 Cleveland Street, was selected by
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) for a 9% Tax Credit award. The project will provide for 52
one-bedroom and 29 two-bedroom units for a total of 81 units. 30 units will be reserved for households
earning up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) as determined by HUD, 31 units will be reserved for
households earning up to 60% AMI, and 20 units will be reserved for households earning up to 30% AMI.
Archway is coordinating with the Clearwater Housing Authority to receive 20 project-base vouchers. The
developer will continue the operation of the community garden located on the property.
The First Amendment to the Agreement dated February 14, 2022, provided Archway additional time to
apply for tax credit funding under multiple Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s housing development
programs. The Second Amendment dated September 19, 2022, provided for an additional $3,000,000
loan from the CRA and it increased the City’s local government contribution from $75,000 to $610,000,
also in the form of a loan. Other accommodations were made in the Second Amendment assuming
Archway would secure 4% tax credit financing, but this did not occur. The Third Amendment extended
several milestones in the Agreement.
With the Fourth Amendment, staff is recommending many of the same milestones modified with the
Third Amendment to be extended further. Proposed modifications are outlined below. Archway is
optimistic that they will achieve the modified milestones in advance of what has been proposed and no
further extensions will be necessary.
Section Category Current Proposed
4.05(b)Building Permits 3/1/2024 6/1/2024
4.05(c)Commence Construction 4/1/2024 7/1/2024
4.05(d)50% Construction Completion 1/1/2025 4/1/2025
4.05(e)100% Construction Completion 10/1/2025 1/1/2026
4.05(f)Begin Pre-Leasing 8/1/2025 11/1/2025
4.05(g)Lease Up Complete 1/1/2025 4/1/2026
6.10 Closing Date 3/15/2024 6/15/2024
7.02(a)Commence Construction 4/1/2024 7/1/2024
7.02(b)Commence Vertical Construction 10/1/24 1/1/2025
The City is a party to the agreement only as it relates to sections 3.07 and 15.18 of the Agreement.
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Section 3.07 of the Agreement required Archway to grant and deliver to the City, its heirs, successors,
licensees, or assigns, a perpetual exclusive easement over the area existing as a community garden,
solely for use as a community garden. The Amendment requires Archway to execute a declaration of
restrictive covenant, instead of a perpetual easement, restricting the use to a community garden for the
benefit, use, and enjoyment of the public. This change eliminates the need for the City to procure,
manage, or contract with future operators and users of the community garden. Archway will take on this
responsibility. Section 15.18 commits the City to a contribution of $610,000 to the project in the form of a
deferred loan. This amount is considered the Local Government Areas of Opportunity funding
commitment and is required for a project application to receive the maximum amount of basis points.
Section 15.18 is not affected by the amendment.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available and allocated in R2010 Housing- County
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT
AND PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY
THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND
PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of
this ___ day of February, 2024, by and between THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a public body corporate and politic
of the State of Florida created pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (the “Agency”);
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation (the “City”); and
ARCHWAY CLEARWATER GARDENS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the
“Developer”, and together with the Agency and City, the “Parties”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Agency and Archway Partners, LLC entered into that certain Agreement
for Development and Purchase and Sale of Property dated August 23, 2021, as assigned to the
Developer (the “Original Contract”); and
WHEREAS, the Original Contract required the Developer to redevelop the real property
commonly referred to as 1250 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 into a project that contained
no fewer than 80 residential, affordable dwelling units with a rooftop community garden that also
maintained the existing community garden; and
WHEREAS, the City was made a party to the Original Contract solely for the purpose of
contributing $75,000.00 to the Developer for “local government support” as contemplated by
Sections 15.18 and 15.21 of the Original Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Parties amended the Original Contract through a First Amendment to
Agreement for Development and Purchase and Sale of Real Property (the “First Amendment”) on
February 14, 2022 to extend all relevant dates under the Original Contract so that the Developer
could apply for an allocation of federal low-income housing tax credits or other financing issued
by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation for the year ending December 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Parties amended the Original Contract through a Second Amendment to
Agreement for Development and Purchase and Sale of Real Property (the “Second Amendment”)
on September 19, 2022 to allow for Developer to obtain public funds in a not-to-exceed amount
of $3,000,000.00 from the Agency and $610,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnership Program
funds from the City; and
WHEREAS, the Parties amended the Original Contract through a Third Amendment to
Agreement for Development and Purchase and Sale of Real Property (the “Third Amendment”
and collectively with the Original Contract, the First Amendment, and the Second Amendment the
“Contract”) on July 25, 2023 to amend project timelines and change the location of the residential
community garden; and
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WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to enter into this Amendment to further revise the
project timelines, change the easement requirement for a community garden to a restrictive
covenant, and allow for the execution of a new lease for the existing community garden.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
of the parties, and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged and agreed by each of the Parties, the Agency, the City, and the Developer
do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. The Agency, the City, and the Developer do hereby mutually represent and warrant
that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and said recitals are hereby ratified, confirmed, and
incorporated into the body of this Amendment.
2. Any capitalized terms utilized in this Amendment and which are not separately
defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Contract.
3. Section 4.05 of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
“4.05 Project Schedule
(a) Developer shall submit a completed Application as required by Section
3.03(b).
(b) Developer shall obtain all necessary building permits by June 1, 2024.
(c) Developer shall Commence Construction of the Project by July 1, 2024.
(d) Developer shall have completed 50% of Construction by April 1, 2025.
(e) Developer shall have completed 100% of Construction by January 1, 2026.
(f) Developer shall begin pre-leasing the dwelling units by November 1, 2025.
(g) Developer shall complete leasing the dwelling units by April 1, 2026.
(h) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, in
the event that Developer is unsuccessful in obtaining an allocation of affordable
housing tax credits or other components of the Project Financing in RFA 2021-205
or RFA 2021-202 issued by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, then
Developer shall have the right to request from the Agency an extension of all
relevant dates in this Agreement by one year. The extension request shall
expeditiously be brought before the Agency’s Board of Trustees, provided,
however, it is understood and agreed that the approval or denial of such extension
request shall be at the sole discretion of the Agency’s Board of Trustees.”
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4. Section 6.10 of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
“6.10 Closing. Provided all conditions to conveyance of the Project Site to the
Developer have been satisfied including the issuance of all building permits,
Developer shall purchase the Project Site on or before June 15, 2024 (herein
referred to as the “Closing Date”). In addition to the Agency’s authority to extend
the Closing Date under Section 6.09(a), the Parties may mutually agree to change
the Closing Date.”
5. Section 7.02(a) of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
“(a) The Developer shall construct the Project on the Project Site substantially
in accordance with the Project Plans and Specifications. Subject to Unavoidable
Delay and the terms and conditions in this Agreement, the Developer shall
Commence Construction of the Project no later than July 1, 2024.”
6. Section 7.02(b)(1) of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
“(b)(1) The Developer shall commence Vertical Construction of the Project by
January 1, 2025. The Developer shall continue, pursue, and prosecute the Vertical
Construction of the Project with reasonable diligence to substantial completion by
the Completion Date and shall not at any time actually or effectively have
abandoned (or its Contractor having actually or effectively abandoned) the Project
Site. For purposes of this subsection (b), “abandoned” means to have ceased all
construction work, including all or substantially all the construction work force
withdrawing from the Project Site for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days,
subject to Unavoidable Delays.”
7. Section 3.07 of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows:
“3.07 Restrictive Covenant for a Community Garden.
Prior to the Closing Date, the City shall execute a declaration of restrictive
covenants over the area existing as a community garden on the Project Site as of
the Effective Date on terms, conditions, and form deemed satisfactory to the City
restricting the use to a community garden for the benefit, use, and enjoyment of the
public. Community garden shall be defined as a use of property where more than
one person grows produce and/or horticultural plants for their personal
consumption and enjoyment, for the consumption and enjoyment of friends and
relatives and/or donation to a not-for-profit organization, or the consumption and
enjoyment of others through limited incidental retail sale on-site of goods grown
on-site as permitted by the zoning district. The Developer shall reimburse the
City for any and all recording fees.”
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8. Section 6.11(h) is hereby amended to read as follows:
“(h) With the exception of any community garden lease between the Agency as
landlord and Clearwater Community Gardens, Inc. as tenant for the management
of the existing community garden, Agency certifies that it has terminated all leases
for the Project Site or any part thereof and all tenants will have vacated the Project
Site by the Closing Date. The Agency reserves the right to terminate, extend or
renew any community garden lease with Clearwater Community Gardens, Inc.
subject to Developer’s approval which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Any such lease regarding the existing
community garden shall be assigned to Developer on the Closing Date.”
9. Except as amended and modified hereby, the terms and conditions of the Contract
and this Amendment are and shall remain in full force and effect. The Contract as modified by
this Amendment, is affirmed, confirmed, and ratified in all respects.
10. This Amendment shall be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County,
Florida at the expense of the Developer.
11. In the event of conflict or ambiguity between the terms and provisions of this
Amendment and the Contract, the terms and provisions of this Amendment shall control to the
extended of any such conflict or ambiguity.
12. If any provision of this Amendment shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining portions hereof or thereof shall in no way be affected or
impaired, nor shall such holding of invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of such provision under other
dissimilar facts or circumstances.
13. This Amendment may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original but all of which, together, shall constitute one instrument. For the purposes of
this Amendment, an executed facsimile or electronically delivered counterpart copy of this
Amendment shall be deemed an original for all purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the day
and year first set forth above:
AGENCY:
Community Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
a public body corporate and politic of
the State of Florida.
___________________________
Brian J. Aungst, Sr.
Chairperson
Date: ______________________
Approved as to form: Attest:
__________________________ ____________________________
Matthew J. Mytych, Esq. Rosemarie Call
CRA Attorney City Clerk
Date: _____________________ Date: _______________________
CITY:
The City of Clearwater, a
Florida municipal corporation.
___________________________
Brian J. Aungst, Sr.
Mayor
Date: ______________________
Approved as to form: Attest:
__________________________ ____________________________
Matthew J. Mytych, Esq. Rosemarie Call
Senior Assistant City Attorney City Clerk
Date: ______________________ Date: _______________________
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DEVELOPER:
Archway Clearwater Gardens, LLC, a
Florida limited liability company.
By: Archway Clearwater Gardens
Manager, LLC, Manager of
Archway Clearwater
Gardens, LLC.
By: Archway Partners, LLC,
Manager of Archway
Clearwater Gardens Manager,
LLC.
By: _______________________
Brett Green, Manager of
Archway Partners, LLC.
Date: _____________________
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by [ ] physical presence or
[ ] online notarization, this _____ day of ____________, 2024, by Brett Green, as Manager of
Archway Partners, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, on behalf of the company. He/She
is personally known to me or who produced ___________________ as identification.
______________________________
Print Name:____________________
Notary Public
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City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#24-0153
Agenda Date: 2/12/2024 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.2
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the transfer of Community Redevelopment Agency tax increment financing (TIF) funds from
CRA project 388-C2105, Mercado-Downtown Gateway of $770,178.63 and 388-C2002, Community
Engagement, of $384,583.98 to the City of Clearwater capital project 315-C2105, Mercado-Downtown
Gateway for the completion of the Mercado capital improvement project and authorize the appropriate
official to execute same.
SUMMARY:
On May 20, 2021, Council approved a contract to Gibbs and Register to construct the Cleveland Street
Streetscape Phase III (16-0003-UT) project. The Mercado design was not complete, and not included in
the contract.
On October 17, 2022, Council approved the shade structure and turf design concepts for the Mercado
public space at the intersection of Cleveland St. and Gulf to Bay Blvd.
On September 18, 2023, staff presented an overview to the CRA Trustees that the change order pricing
from Gibbs & Register was over budget. Staff recommended allowing Gibbs & Register to complete the
streetscape project and get new pricing from another firm to construct the Mercado portion.
The City worked with Biltmore Construction under the CMAR, Continuing Services contract, to bid and
construct the Mercado in the amount of $930,929; pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #40-20,
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
To reduce overall cost to the City, a PO will be issued directly to USA Shade who was paid a deposit and
designed and provided structure hardware under the initial Gibbs & Register contract, hence impractical
to bid.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A mid-year budget amendment will transfer $770,178.63 from 388-C2105 Mercado-Downtown Gateway
and $384,583.98 from 388-R2002, Community Engagement, to the City of Clearwater capital project
315-C2105, Mercado-Downtown Gateway to provide funds for the completion of the Mercado capital
improvement.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
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City of Clearwater Main Library - Council
Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
File Number: ID#24-0154
Agenda Date: 2/2/2024 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1
File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Community Redevelopment Agency
Agenda Number: 4.3
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Business Lease Contract between the Community Redevelopment Agency and the
Clearwater Community Gardens, Inc for a community garden at 1277 Grove Street to establish anew
lease for the community garden and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this request is to enter a new lease with the Clearwater Community Gardens, Inc for a
period of one year with two one-year renewals. The Clearwater Community Garden and the Clearwater
Community Redevelopment Agency entered a three-year lease in 2015 for a community garden in the
Downtown Gateway neighborhood. The Clearwater Community Garden group established and has
maintained the community garden on Grove Street since April 2015.
At the February 2020 CRA Meeting, the board approved a one-year lease with a one-year renewal.
The lease of the community garden is tied to the development agreement for Archway Gardens at 1250
Cleveland Street. At the time of closing the lease will be assigned to Archway Gardens, LLC.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
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COMMUNITY GARDEN LEASE
THIS COMMUNITY GARDEN LEASE (this “Lease”), is entered into this ____ day of
__________, 2024, (the “Effective Date”) by and between the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a public body corporate and politic of the
State of Florida created pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (“Lessor”), and
CLEARWATER COMMUNITY GARDENS, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation (“Lessee”)(each
individually referred to herein as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”).
WHEREAS, Lessor is the fee simple owner of that certain real property located at 1277 Grove
Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33755, as more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto (the
“Property”), which includes a community garden (the “Garden”) on a portion of the Property as more
particularly described on Exhibit “B” attached hereto (the “Premises”); and
WHEREAS, Lessor desires to lease the Premises to Lessee, and Lessee desires to lease the
Premises from Lessor, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Garden on the Premises, subject to
the terms of this Lease; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the rental payment and mutual covenants and
conditions set forth in this Lease, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties
hereby agree as follows:
1. LEASE OF PREMISES; CONDITION
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the Premises, subject to all
terms and conditions set forth herein. Lessee acknowledges that it is fully familiar with the physical
condition of the Premises and accepts the Premises in its “as-is”, “where-is” condition.
2. LEASE TERM
The initial term of this Lease shall commence on the Effective Date and end on the last day of the
twelfth (12th) month following the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”). This Lease may be renewed for
two (2) one (1) year renewal periods (each an “Extension Period”) unless terminated prior to the expiration
of the Initial Term or any Extension Period, as applicable. The Initial Term, as extended or earlier
terminated in accordance with this Lease, is referred to collectively in this Lease as the “Term.” Either
Lessor or Lessee may terminate this Lease for any reason or no reason at all at any time by providing not
less than thirty (30) days advance written notice to the other Party.
3. RENT
For the Term of this Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, on or prior to the Effective Date and in
lawful money of the United States, as rent for the Premises (“Rent”), the amount of One Dollar and 00/100
Cents ($1.00) to P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758, or at such other address or to such other person
as Lessor from time to time may designate. Any other sums due from Lessee to Lessor under this Lease
shall be referred to as “Additional Rent”.
4. USE OF PREMISES
(a) Permitted Use. The Premises shall be used only as a community garden to be
operated by Lessee, and Lessee shall allow community residents approved by Lessee (“Garden Users”) to
grow produce and horticultural plants for their consumption and enjoyment and for the consumption and
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enjoyment by their friends and relatives on a not-for-profit basis (except as expressly provided herein) under
the direction of Lessee, subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as may be imposed by either Lessor
or Lessee. No alcoholic beverages may be sold or served on the Premises, including at any special event
pursuant to Section 9 of this Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessor shall have the right to disallow
Garden Users from using the Premises.
(b) Signage. Lessee’s use of signs in connection with the Premises shall be subject to
the prior approval of Lessor, which approval may be withheld in Lessor’s sole and absolute discretion, and
shall be in accordance with regulations and ordinances of the City of Clearwater, or other applicable law.
Any approved signage shall be installed and maintained at Lessee’s sole cost and expense and shall be
removed upon expiration or termination of this Lease unless Lessor elects to retain same upon not less than
ten (10) days’ notice to Lessee.
(c) Rules and Regulations. Lessor and Lessee shall each have the right, from time to
time, to impose reasonable rules and regulations for the use of the Premises by Garden Users. Lessee shall
comply, and cause all Garden Users to comply, with any rules and regulations imposed by Lessor. To the
extent any rules and regulations imposed by Lessor conflict with any rules and regulations imposed by
Lessee, Lessor’s rules and regulations shall govern.
(d) Hazardous Materials.
(i) Lessee shall not operate the Premises, and shall not allow any Garden User
to use the Premises, in a manner that would allow (A) any insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, fungicides or
other garden waste from draining off of the Premises to the Property or any adjacent land; or (B) any toxic
and/or hazardous substances and/or petroleum products to be leaked, spilled, discharged or released upon,
into, or buried under any part of the Premises, except for insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, and fungicides
used in accordance with (1) labelling instructions in normal agricultural uses, and (2) in full compliance
with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
(ii) Insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, and fungicides may only be stored on
the Premises in a locked storage unit and must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations. Such items shall not be stored in any manner or amount to reasonably be considered an
increased fire or explosion risk, or hazardous or extra hazardous by any insurance company insuring
agricultural land in Pinellas County.
(iii) Lessee shall implement reasonable rules and regulations for Garden Users
related to the use and storage of insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, and fungicides, and Lessee shall
diligently monitor and enforce such rules and regulations.
(iv) Lessee shall immediately notify Lessor of any violation of paragraph
4(d)(i) above, or any other contamination of the soil, subsurface soil or groundwater on, under or about the
Premises, and shall promptly, at its sole expense, cure such violations.
5. UTILITIES
Unless otherwise provided for herein, water, sewer, electric and all other utilities of any kind shall
be billed directly to and paid by Lessee, and shall be individually metered for the Premises. All deposits for
such utilities shall be the sole responsibility of Lessee. Lessee shall not make any modification to utilities
currently on the Premises, or install any additional utilities, including, without limitation, irrigation systems,
without the written approval of Lessor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed.
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6. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
If any ad valorem taxes, intangible property taxes, personal property taxes, or other liens or taxes
of any kind are assessed or levied lawfully on Premises based on Lessee’s use of the Premises during the
Term, Lessee agrees to pay all such taxes, assessments or liens, within thirty (30) days after receiving
written notice of same (either from Lessor or the taxing authority). If Lessee fails to pay all such taxes
assessed or levied on the Premises within such thirty (30) day period, Lessor may, but shall have no
obligation to, pay such taxes, liens, or assessments, which Lessee shall immediately reimburse Lessor as
Additional Rent together with interest, calculated at the maximum rate allowed by law, and any related
costs incurred by the Lessor, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees.
7. MAINTENANCE
Lessee shall, at its own expense, maintain the Premises in an orderly, neat and safe condition in
accordance with the principles of good crop husbandry as practiced in Pinellas County, Florida. No trash
or debris may be stored or allowed to remain on the Premises. Tools and supplies for the community garden
shall be secured in storage units or removed from the Premises daily. Vegetative material (e.g. compost),
additional dirt for distribution to Garden Users, and other bulk supplies shall be stored to the rear center of
the Premises, shall be kept in a neat and orderly fashion and shall not create a visual blight or produce
offensive odors on or about the Premises or the Property. Power tools (e.g. mowers, tillers) shall be stored
at the rear of the Premises, secured in storage units, or removed from the Premises when not in use. Lessee
shall maintain any and all fences along the boundaries of the Premises in accordance with applicable law.
Should Lessee default in any of its maintenance responsibilities hereunder, Lessor may, but shall have no
obligation to, complete such maintenance as Lessor shall deem necessary in its sole discretion. All costs
and charges expended by Lessor for maintenance shall be deemed Additional Rent for which Lessor shall
invoice to Lessee.
8. HOURS OF OPERATIONS AND NOISE LIMITATIONS
Subject to reasonable rules and regulations imposed by either Lessor or Lessee, no gardening
activities shall take place before sunrise or after sunset. Garden hours and Lessee’s contact information
shall be conspicuously posted on the Premises. The use of hand tools and domestic gardening tools is
encouraged; the use of small power equipment, such as gas-powered tillers and edgers is allowed. Gas-
powered equipment which is greater than ten horsepower is prohibited.
9. SALE OF PRODUCE AND HORTICULTURAL PLANTS
The community garden is not intended to be a commercial enterprise; however, there may be
occasions when surplus is available. The produce and horticultural plants grown shall not be sold wholesale
nor offered for sale on the Premises except as provided for in this section. Surplus produce and horticultural
plants may be sold off the premises provided such sale is in accordance with applicable law. Surplus
produce and horticultural plants may be sold on the Premises during fundraising events with the prior
written approval from Lessor of such event, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned
or delayed so long as Lessee obtains and provides to the Lessor’s satisfaction, proof of a special event
insurance policy which includes coverage for general liability and coverage for personal injuries or property
damage caused by any Garden Users, guests or invitees of Lessee or Garden Users during such event.
10. OBSERVANCE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES
Lessee agrees to, and shall cause all Garden Users to, observe, comply with and execute promptly
at its expense, all laws, rules, requirements, orders, directives, codes, ordinances and regulations of
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governmental authorities and agencies and of insurance carriers which relate to its use or occupancy of the
Premises.
11. ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASE
Lessee may not assign or in any manner transfer, or grant or suffer any encumbrance of Lessee’s
interest in, this Lease in whole or in part, nor sublet all or any portion of the Premises, or grant a license
concession or other right of occupancy of any portion of the Premises, without the prior written consent of
Lessor in each instance, which consent may be withheld in Lessor’s sole and absolute discretion.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee may sublet portions of the Premises to provide for use of individual
garden plots within the community garden by Garden Users. Such subleases shall be subject to all
provisions of this Lease and shall require a written waiver of liability in favor of Lessor, which shall be
provided to Lessor in advance of occupancy or use of the sublet Premises. 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 and obligations hereunder.
12. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Lessee may not make any structural improvements to the Premises, however may make minor
improvements consistent with operation and management of a community garden. Minor improvements
(herein, “Improvements”) shall include but not be limited to garden boxes, irrigation facilities, water
spigots, fencing, and lockable storage units. Any Improvements installed on the Premises shall be installed
and maintained at Lessee’s sole cost and expense. Allowable Improvements shall not include permanent or
temporary bathroom facilities. Lessee’s design plans for any Improvements shall be in accordance with
applicable law and shall be subject to prior written approval by Lessor, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Lessee shall have no power or authority to permit
mechanics’ or materialmen’s liens to be placed upon the Premises in connection with Improvements,
maintenance, alterations or modifications. Lessee shall, within fifteen (15) days after notice from Lessor,
discharge any mechanic’s liens for materials or labor claimed to have been furnished to the premises on
Lessee’s behalf. On or prior to the expiration or termination of this Lease, Lessee shall, at Lessee’s expense,
remove all of Lessee’s personal property and Improvements from the Premises, and Lessee shall return the
Premises as vacant land free of all trash and debris. All personal property and Improvements remaining on
the Premises after the last day of the term of this Lease shall be conclusively deemed abandoned and may
be removed by Lessor and Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for the cost of such removal.
13. PARKING
Parking is not allowed on the Premises at any time by Lessee, Garden Users, or any of their guests
or licensees.
14. RIGHT OF ENTRY
Lessor and its agents shall have the right to enter the Premises, during all reasonable hours, to
examine and/or make such repairs, additions or alterations as may be deemed necessary for the safety,
comfort, or preservation of the Premises and/or the Property, or to remove placards, signs, fixtures,
alterations, or additions which do not conform to this Lease or applicable law. This Section 14 shall not
impose any obligation on Lessor to do any of actions allowed under this Section 14.
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15. INSURANCE
(a) Lessee shall, during the entire Term, keep in full force and effect (1) minimum
general liability insurance for the Premises of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per person, Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate, and (2) workers’ compensation insurance in statutory limits. The
policies shall name Lessor and any persons, firms or corporations designated by Lessor, and Lessee as
insured, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first
giving the Lessor thirty (30) days prior written notice. The insurance shall be written by a company
reasonably approved by Lessor and a copy of the policy or a certificate of insurance shall be delivered to
Lessor no later than the Effective Date, and evidence of renewals shall be delivered to Lessor annually
thereafter. Nothing herein shall be considered to limit the liability of the Lessee under this Lease.
(b) Lessor may obtain and maintain separate insurance for the Premises, however
Lessee’s insurance policies and the coverage provided shall be primary, and any coverage carried by Lessor
shall be noncontributory with respect to policies carried by Lessee.
(c) Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the Lessor, its officers,
agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits, losses, fines, and/or causes of
action that may be brought against Lessor, its officers, agents and employees, on account of any act or
omission of Lessee, its agents, servants, or employees in the performance of this Lease and resulting in
personal injury, loss of life or damage to property sustained by any person or entity, including all costs,
reasonable attorney’s fees, expenses, any appeals, and including the investigations and defense of any action
or proceeding and any order, judgment, or decree which may be entered in any such action or proceeding,
except for damages specifically caused by or arising out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of
the Lessor, its officers, agents, employees or contractors.
(d) Lessor shall not be liable for: (a) damage to any equipment, personal property, or
horticultural plants on the Premises, including theft, vandalism, collision, fire, or any other damage to such
items; (b) loss of use of any such items which may be damaged while using the Premises; or (c) any injury
to any person using the Premises.
16. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
In the event that the Premises or any improvements to the Premises made by Lessee should be
partially or totally destroyed by fire, earthquake, hurricane or other natural cause, Lessor shall have no
obligation whatsoever to repair or rebuild the Improvements or the Premises. Lessee may, at its sole
discretion and sole cost and expense, rebuild or repair the Improvements or the Premises.
17. EMINENT DOMAIN
If all or any substantial part of the Premises shall be taken or appropriated by any public or quasi-
public authority under the power of eminent domain, or conveyance in lieu of such appropriation, Lessor
shall be entitled to any and all income, rent, award, or any interest whatsoever in or upon any such sum,
which may be paid or made in connection with any such public or quasi-public use or purpose, and Lessee
hereby assigns to Lessor any interest it may have in or claim to all or any part of such sums. Lessee shall
not be entitled to any damages by reason of the taking of this leasehold, be entitled to any part of the award
for such taking, or any payment in lieu thereof.
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18. SUBORDINATION
This Lease and the rights of Lessee hereunder are made subject and subordinate to all mortgages
or other instruments of security now or hereafter placed upon the Premises by the Lessor; provided,
however, that such mortgages and other instruments of security will not cover the equipment and furniture
or furnishings on the Premises owned by Lessee or any Garden User. Lessee agrees to execute any
instrument of subordination which might be required by any mortgagee of the Lessor.
19. DEFAULT BY LESSEE
Upon the continuance beyond expiration of applicable notice and grace periods, if any, of one or
more of the events as expressed below in (a) through (f), inclusive (individually and collectively, an “Event
of Default”), the Lessor shall have any and all rights and remedies hereinafter set forth:
(a) In the event Lessee should fail to pay any installment of Rent, Additional Rent, or
any other sums required to be paid hereunder, within twenty (20) days after the same become due.
(b) In the event a petition in bankruptcy (including Chapter X and Chapter XI
bankruptcy proceedings or any other reorganization proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act) be filed by the
Lessee, or be filed against Lessee, and such petition is not dismissed within ninety (90) days from the filing
thereof, or in the event Lessee is adjudged bankrupt.
(c) In the event an assignment for the benefit of creditors is made by Lessee.
(d) In the event of an appointment by any court of a receiver or other court officer of
Lessee’s property and such receivership is not dismissed within twenty (20) days from such appointment.
(e) In the event Lessee fails to keep, observe or perform any of the other terms,
conditions or covenants on the part of Lessee herein to be kept, observed and performed for more than
twenty (20) business days after written notice thereof is given by Lessor to Lessee specifying the nature of
such default, or if the default so specified shall be of such a nature that the same cannot reasonably be cured
or remedied within said twenty (20) business day period, if Lessee shall not in good faith have commenced
the curing or remedying of such default within such twenty business (20) day period and shall not thereafter
continuously and diligently proceed therewith to completion.
(f) In the event Lessee fails to maintain the Premises as a community garden.
20. REMEDIES OF LESSOR
(a) In the event of any such Event of Default, Lessor shall have the right to re-enter
the Premises after summary proceedings to dispossess Lessee and all other occupants therefrom and remove
and dispose of all property therein in any manner provided by Florida law.
(b) In the event of any such Event of Default, the Lessor shall have the right, at its
option, to declare the rents for the entire remaining term and other indebtedness, if any, immediately due
and payable without regard to whether or not possession shall have been surrendered to Lessor, and may
commence action immediately thereupon and recover judgment therefor.
(c) In the event Lessor has secured the right by law to dispossess Lessee of the
Premises, and should Lessee fail to remove its property therefrom within three (3) days of notice from
Lessor, Lessor shall have the right to remove all or any part of the Lessee’s property from the Premises and
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any property removed may be stored in any public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of, and for the account
of Lessee and the Lessor shall not be responsible for the care or safekeeping thereof, and the Lessee hereby
waives any and all loss, destruction and/or damage or injury which may be occasioned by any of the
aforesaid acts.
(d) Any and all rights, remedies and options given in this Lease to Lessor shall be
cumulative and in addition to and without waiver of or in derogation of any other right or remedy given to
it under any law now or hereafter in effect.
(e) Any Rent or Additional Rent not received within twenty (20) days of when due
shall bear interest at the maximum rate allowed by law.
21. ADDITIONAL RIGHTS OF LESSOR AND LESSEE
No right or remedy hereunder shall be exclusive of any other right or remedy, but shall be
cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy hereunder or now or hereafter existing. Failure of
Lessor or Lessee to insist upon the strict performance of any provision hereof or to exercise any option,
right, power or remedy contained herein shall not constitute a waiver or relinquishment thereof for the
future. Receipt by Lessor of any Rent, Additional Rent or other sum payable hereunder with knowledge of
the breach of any provision hereof shall not constitute waiver of such breach and no waiver by Lessor or
Lessee of any provision hereof shall be deemed to have been made unless made in writing. Lessor and
Lessee shall be entitled to injunctive relief in case of the violation, or attempted or threatened violation, of
any of the provisions hereof, or to a decree compelling performance of any of the provisions hereof, or to
any other remedy allowed to Lessor or Lessee by law or equity.
22. ESTOPPEL
Lessor may, from time to time, request that Lessee execute an estoppel (an “Estoppel”) as to the
terms and status of this Lease in a form provided by Lessor. Lessee will execute such Estoppel and return
same to Lessor within five (5) days after Lessor delivers same to Lessee.
23. NO SECURITY
Lessee acknowledges that Lessor will not provide any attendants or security services at the
Premises. Lessee shall be solely responsible, at Lessee’s expense, for installing, operating and maintaining
any access control and security systems at the Premises, and Lessee is solely responsible for the safety and
security of persons and property at the Premises.
24. NOTICES, DEMANDS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Any notice to be given or served upon any Party hereto in connection with this Lease must be in
writing and may be given by certified or registered mail, or by reputable overnight delivery service, and
shall be deemed to have been given and received when a certified or registered letter containing such notice,
properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail; or if sent by overnight
delivery service, upon delivery to the recipient (or refusal of delivery by the recipient or his or its agent);
or if given otherwise, it shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to and received by the Party to
whom it is addressed. Such notices shall be given to the Parties hereto at the following addresses:
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If to Lessor: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
Attn: Executive Director
Copy to: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
Attn: City Attorney
If to Lessee: CLEARWATER COMMUNITY GARDENS, INC.
1277 Grove St.
Clearwater, Florida 33755
Attn: President
Any Party hereto may by giving five (5) days written notice to the other Parties hereto
designate any other address in substitution of the foregoing address to which notice shall be given.
25. SEPARABILITY; BINDING EFFECT
Each provision hereof shall be separate and independent and the breach of any such provision by
Lessor or Lessee shall not discharge or relieve Lessee or Lessor from its obligations to perform each and
every covenant to be performed by Lessee or Lessor hereunder. If any provision hereof or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions hereof, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to
which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby. All provisions contained in this Lease
shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the respective successors and assigns
of Lessor or Lessee, as the case may be, to the same extent as if each such successor and assign were named
as a party hereto. This Lease may not be changed or modified except by a writing signed by Lessor and
Lessee.
26. QUIET ENJOYMENT
If the Lessee pays the rent it is obligated hereunder to pay, and observes all other terms, covenants
and conditions hereof, it may peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises during the Term of
this Lease, subject, however, to all the terms of this Lease.
27. COUNTERPARTS
This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts and shall be deemed to have become
effective if and only if one (1) or more of such counterparts shall have been signed by or on behalf of each
of the Parties hereto (although it shall not be necessary that any single counterpart be signed by or on behalf
of each of the Parties hereto, and all such counterparts shall be deemed to constitute but one and the same
instrument), and shall have been delivered by each of the Parties to the other.
28. CURING LESSEE’S DEFAULT
(a) If Lessee shall default in the performance of any of Lessee’s obligations under this
Lease, Lessor, without thereby waiving such default, may (but shall not be obligated to) perform the same
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for the account and at the expense of Lessee, without notice, in a case of an emergency, and in any other
case, only if such default continues after the expiration of (i) applicable grace periods provided in this Lease
for cure of such default, or (ii) if no such period is specified herein, twenty (20) business days from the date
Lessee receives written notice of such default from Lessor.
(b) For the purpose of this subparagraph, rent shall be deemed paid when mailed first
class mail, postage paid, to Lessor at the address hereinafter designated, or such other address as Lessor
may, in writing, direct to Lessee.
29. NO JOINT VENTURE
Nothing contained in this Lease shall be deemed or construed to create a joint venture or any
association whatsoever between Lessor and Lessee, it being expressly understood and agreed that neither
this Lease nor any other provisions contained in this Lease nor any act or acts of the Parties hereto shall be
deemed to create any relationship between Lessor and Lessee other than the relationship of Lessor and
Lessee.
30. ATTORNEYS’ FEES
In the event of any action or proceeding brought by either Lessor or Lessee against the other under
this Lease, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs and expenses including the fees of its
attorneys in such action or proceeding (including proceedings at appellate levels) in such amount as the
court may adjudge reasonable as attorneys’ fees.
31. SUCCESSORS
All rights and liabilities herein given to, or imposed upon, the respective Parties hereto shall extend
to and bind the several respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and permitted assigns of the
Parties.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Lease and Exhibits, if any, attached hereto and forming a part hereof, set forth all covenants,
promises, agreements, conditions and understandings between Lessor and Lessee concerning the Premises
and there are no covenants, promises, conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between them
other than are herein set forth. No provision of this Lease may be amended or added to except by an
agreement in writing signed by the Lessor and Lessee or their respective successors in interest.
33. TIME OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence of this Lease and each and all of its provisions in which performance is a
factor.
34. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES
No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be
cumulative with all other remedies at law or in equity.
35. CHOICE OF LAW
This Lease shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of the State of Florida.
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36. VENUE
Venue shall be in the Middle District of Florida or in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit
in and for Pinellas County, Florida.
37. APPLICABLE LAW
Lessee agrees to, at its sole cost and expense, comply with and observe all applicable federal, state,
and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances, as they may be amended from time to time, and
to obtain and maintain all licenses and permits necessary to use the Premises as permitted herein.
38. RADON GAS
Pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 404.056(8), the following disclosure is required by law: 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.
39. MEMORANDUM OF LEASE
Lessee shall record in the Public Records of Pinellas County a memorandum of this Lease upon
direction to do so by Lessor. Lessee may not record a memorandum of lease or any other writing pertaining
to this Lease without the written consent of Lessor, which consent may be delayed, withheld, or denied by
Lessor in its sole and absolute discretion. Lessee shall be responsible for the payment of any applicable
recording fees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Lease as of the Effective Date.
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(LESSOR SIGNATURE PAGE)
LESSOR:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a public body
corporate and politic of the State of Florida
created pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes.
___________________________
Brian J. Aungst, Sr.
Chairperson
Date: ______________________
Approved as to form: Attest:
__________________________ ____________________________
Matthew J. Mytych, Esq. Rosemarie Call
CRA Attorney City Clerk
Date: _____________________ Date: _______________________
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(LESSEE SIGNATURE PAGE)
LESSEE:
CLEARWATER COMMUNITY GARDENS,
INC., a Florida non-profit corporation.
By:
Name:
Title:
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by [ ] physical presence or
[ ] online notarization, this _____ day of ____________, 2024, by ___________________, as
____________________ of Clearwater Community Gardens, Inc., a Florida non-profit
corporation, on behalf of the company. He/She is personally known to me or who produced
___________________ as identification.
______________________________
Print Name:____________________
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT “A”
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
THE WEST 100 FEET OF LOT 19, THE PADGETT ESTATE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE
MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 11, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA;
AND
LOT 18, AND THE EAST 108.5 FEET OF LOT 19, LESS THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT 18, AND THE
SOUTH 20 FEET OF LOTS 18 AND 19, PREVIOUSLY DEDICATED FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
PURPOSES, OF THE PADGETT ESTATE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT
THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 11, PUBLIC RECORDS OF PINELLAS
COUNTY, FLORIDA;
AND
LOTS 27, 28, 29, 30 AND 31, RE-SUBDIVISION LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 PADGETT’S ESTATE,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 24,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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EXHIBIT “B”
DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES
LOTS 28, 29, 30 AND 31, RE-SUBDIVISION LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 PADGETT’S ESTATE,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 24,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA.