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HISTORIC SANFORD WELCOME CENTER/CITY OF SANFORD
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement (Agreement) is entered into as of February 13, 2006
(Commencement Date), between the Historic Sanford Welcome Center, Inc. (Tenant) and
the City of Sanford, Florida (Landlord).
WITNESSETH:
SECTION 1. PREMISES. Subject to the terms hereof, and to zoning and restrictions of
record, and in consideration of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth hereafter,
Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord the Premises located in
Seminole County, Florida, more particularly described as follows (the "Premises "):
Approximately one thousand one hundred ninety -four square feet of the first
floor offices located at 230 E. First Street, Sanford, located in Seminole County,
Florida.
SECTION 2. TERM. This Agreement shall be for a term commencing upon the
Commencement Date and expiring September 30, 2008; provided, however, that the
parties may extend this Agreement for an additional term or additional terms under said
terms, conditions and provisions as may be mutually agreed by the parties.
SECTION 3. RENT. Tenant shall pay to Landlord during the term of this Agreement,
an annual Rent in the amount of ONE DOLLAR in advance, without demand, reduction
or set -off (the "Rent "). The Landlord shall provide electric, intemet, water and sewer
services to the Premises.
SECTION 4. USE. Tenant shall use and occupy the Premises only for a Welcome
Center for activities normally related thereto. Tenant shall not use the Premises in a
disreputable, ultra- hazardous or unlawful manner, or in any manner that would constitute
a public or private nuisance. Tenant shall provide all of its own office equipment,
furniture and furnishings and shall insure such equipment, furniture and furnishings, as it
deems desirable, but, in no event, shall make a claim against the Landlord for any losses.
Tenant shall not perform any acts on the Premises that would generate noxious odors or
annoying noises.
SECTION 5. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. Tenant shall not use, store, generate, dispose
of, release or otherwise handle or possess any hazardous substance on or about the
Premises. Should Tenant violate this provision, then Tenant shall indemnify, defend, and
hold Landlord harmless from all claims, charges, penalties, fines, liabilities, costs
(including clean -up costs), and all other obligations and expenses arising directly or
indirectly from such violation.
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SECTION 6. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Upon paying the Rent and performing all other
covenants and obligations under this Agreement, Tenant shall hold the Premises free
from disturbance.
SECTION 7. REDELIVERY. Tenant covenants that at the termination of this Agreement,
whether by expiration, default or otherwise, Tenant shall promptly re- deliver the
Premises to Landlord free from subtenancies and in the condition the Premises are
presently in, reasonable use and wear excepted. Any personal property or trade fixtures
remaining on the Premises three days after termination shall be deemed abandoned by
Tenant, and may be disposed of as Landlord deems fit at Tenant's expense. All personal
property or fixtures located in the Premises on the Commencement Date shall be
redelivered in good condition with the Premises.
SECTION 8. ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has
made no representation or warranty that the Premises are fit for Tenant's intended use.
Tenant has inspected the Premises, and Tenant accepts the Premises "as is ".
SECTION 9. INDEMNIFICATION/LIABILITY/LOSS. The City is protected by sovereign
immunity. The Tenant shall indemnify, defend and save the Landlord harmless, to the
extent and limits of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, from and against all claims,
demands, obligations, liabilities, penalties, fines, charges, costs and expenses, including,
but not limited to, attorney's fees, costs and expenses for the defense thereof, arising
from occurrences on or about the Premises and from the Tenant's negligent activities
thereon. Should claim be brought against the Landlord or the Landlord be made a party to
any action relating to the Premises, then the Tenant shall reimburse the Landlord for all
attorney's fees, costs and expenses incurred by the Landlord in connection with the claim
or action. The Tenant shall provide premises and property liability insurance acceptable
to the Landlord and naming the Landlord as an additional insured (and provide proof
thereof) with coverage limits in an amount of no less than $1,000,000.00 combined single
limit.
SECTION 10. NO ASSIGNMENT WITHOUT CONSENT. Tenant shall not assign this
Agreement or any of Tenant's rights hereunder, nor sublet the Premises or any portion
thereof, without first obtaining the written consent of Landlord.
SECTION 11. DEFAULT. Landlord, at its option, may terminate this Agreement on
three days' notice to the Tenant: (a) if any Rent due hereunder is not paid when due; or
(b) if the Premises are abandoned by Tenant or otherwise become and remain vacant or
deserted for a period of 10 days or more; or (c) if the Premises are used for some purpose
other than the use authorized herein; or (d) if Tenant shall have failed to cure a default in
the performance of any other provision of this Agreement or any rule or regulation set
forth herein within 10 days after written notice thereof to Tenant from Landlord, or if
such default cannot be completely cured in such time, if Tenant shall not promptly
proceed in good faith to cure such default within said 10 days, or shall not complete the
curing of such default with due diligence. In the event that Landlord elects to terminate
this Agreement, then, upon the expiration of the aforesaid three day notice period, Tenant
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shall remain liable for damages to the maximum extent provided herein or permitted by
law.
SECTION 12. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES. In the event that the Premises or a portion
thereof is destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty, then Landlord may or may not
elect to repair or rebuild the Premises or to terminate this Agreement. If Landlord elects
to repair or rebuild, this Agreement shall remain in force, and Landlord shall complete all
repairs or rebuilding after such election. If Landlord elects to terminate this Agreement
rather than to repair or rebuild, Tenant shall promptly surrender possession of the
Premises to Landlord and neither Landlord nor Tenant shall have any remaining
obligations hereunder, except any obligations owed by Tenant that accrued before the
casualty, which obligations Tenant shall forthwith settle. Landlord shall not be liable for
any damages, inconvenience, or annoyance to Tenant resulting from any damage to the
Premises or from the repair or replacement thereof, and shall not be liable for any delay
in restoring the Premises unless arising from the Landlord's negligent or wrongful action.
If Tenant's negligence or the negligence of Tenant's agents, employees or invitees results
in damage or destruction to the Premises, then notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, Tenant shall be obligated to pay the cost or repair, replacement or restoration
that exceeds any available insurance proceeds therefore, and Rent shall not abate during
the period of repair or restoration.
SECTION 13. LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. All personal property
placed or moved in the Premises shall be at the risk of Tenant. Landlord shall not be
liable for any damage to person or to property occurring on the Premises or related to
Tenant's use thereof including, but not limited to, damages arising from the bursting or
leaking of water pipes.
SECTION 14. ALTERATIONS. Tenant shall not make any alterations to the Premises
without first obtaining the written consent of Landlord. Any alterations so approved by
Landlord shall (a) be made in a good and workmanlike manner; (b) be paid for in full by
Tenant; (c) be made with materials of comparable or better quality than are already in
place; and (d) not weaken the Premises or cause a reduction in fair market value of the
Premises.
SECTION 1$. ACCESS TO PREMISES. Landlord may enter the Premises at any time for
the protection or preservation of the Premises.
SECTION 16. COST OF COLLECTION AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. In the event of legal
proceedings between the parties, the prevailing party in such proceedings shall be entitled
to have its costs and attorneys' fees, including costs and attorneys' fees for appellate
proceedings, paid by the non - prevailing party.
SECTION 17. LIENS. Tenant agrees to keep the Premises free and clear of any lien or
encumbrance of any kind whatsoever created by Tenant's acts or omissions and Tenant
shall indemnify and defend, to the extent and limits permitted by law, Landlord against
any claim or action brought to enforce any lien imposed on the Premises because of
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Tenant's negligent act or omission. Except as specifically provided otherwise herein,
Tenant shall have 10 days after receiving notice of any such lien or encumbrance to have
such removed. If Tenant fails to have such removed within that time, Tenant shall be in
default.
SECTION 18. WAIVER. No act of a party shall be deemed a waiver of any of the
party's rights hereunder, unless such waiver is specifically made in writing. A party's
forbearance to enforce any rights hereunder or to exercise any available remedy, or to
insist upon strict compliance herewith, shall not be deemed a waiver or forfeiture of such
rights, remedies or strict compliance, nor shall such forbearance stop the party from
exercising any available rights or remedies or from requiring strict compliance in the
future. Landlord's acceptance of any late or inadequate performance including, but not
limited to, late or insufficient payments of Rent, shall not constitute a waiver or forfeiture
of Landlord's right to treat such performance as an event of default or to require timely
and adequate performance in the future.
SECTION 19. NOTICES. All notices or other communication required or permitted to
be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be construed as properly
given if mailed by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. It is agreed
that notice so mailed shall be reasonable and effective upon the expiration of three
business days after its deposit. Notice given in any other manner shall be effective only if
and when received by the addressee. For purposes of notice, the addresses of the parties
shall be the address as follows:
Historic Sanford Welcome Center City Manager
230 E. First Street City of Sanford
Sanford, FL 32771 300 N. Park Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
SECTION 20. CONSTRUCTION. Whenever the context permits, or requires the use of
the singular in this Agreement shall include the plural and the plural shall include the
singular. Any reference herein to one gender shall likewise apply to the other gender and
to the neuter; and any reference herein to the neuter shall refer likewise to one or both
genders. Any reference herein to a person shall include trusts, partnerships, corporations,
and other entity, as appropriate.
SECTION 21. CAPTIONS. The captions to the provisions of this Agreement are for
convenience and reference only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent
of this Agreement nor in any way effect the substance of this Agreement.
SECTION 22. APPLICABLE LAwNENUE. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue shall be in the
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court in and for Seminole County, Florida
SECTION 23. SURVIVABILITY. The parties agree that all of Tenant's indemnities,
representations and warranties made herein, shall, to the extent and limits permitted by
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law, survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and that the termination or
expiration hereof shall not release Tenant from any accrued, unfulfilled or unsatisfied
liabilities or obligations.
SECTION 24. MERGER. No prior or present agreements or representations shall be
binding upon the parties hereto unless incorporated in this Agreement. No modification
or change in this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon the parties unless a writing is
executed by the parties to be bound thereby.
SECTION 25. PARTIES BOUND. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure
to the benefit of the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties.
In the event Landlord or any successor -owner of the Premises shall convey or otherwise
dispose of the Premises, all liabilities and obligations of Landlord, or any successor -
owner as Landlord, to Tenant under this Agreement shall terminate upon such
conveyance or disposal and the giving of written notice thereof to Tenant.
SECTION 26. SEVERABII.ITY. If any provision of this Agreement should be in conflict
with any public policy, statute or rule of law, or is otherwise determined to be invalid or
unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed null and void to the extent of such
conflict, but without invalidating the remaining provisions.
SECTION 27. ACCORD AND SATISFACTION. No payment by Tenant or receipt by
Landlord of a lesser amount than the Rent herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other
than on account of the earlier Rent, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check
or any letter accompanying any check or Rent payment be deemed an accord and
satisfaction. Landlord may accept such check or payment without prejudice to Landlord's
right to recover the balance of such Rent or pursue any other remedy provided in this
Agreement.
SECTION 28. TIME PERIODS. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Any reference
herein to time periods of less than six days shall exclude Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays; and any time period provided for herein that ends on a Saturday, Sunday or
legal holiday shall extend to 5:00 PM of the next full business day.
SECTION 29. RECORDING. This Agreement shall not be recorded in the Land Records
of Seminole County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands and seals
on the date stated.
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ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
AS TO FORM:
William L. Colbert u
CITY ATTORNEY
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