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LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND
THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR
A SHERIFF'S SUBSTATION AT
882 DeSoto Street, Clermont, Florida
This is a Lease Agreement between: Lake County, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, its successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY" through its Board of
County Commissioners; and the City of Clermont, its successors and assigns, hereinafter
referred to as "LANDLORD".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Chapter 125 Flo~ida Statutes, County Government, subsection 125.01(3)(a),
and Section 125.031, authorizes COUNTY to lease real property; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, County Government, subsection 125.01(1)(c),
authorizes COUNTY to provide and maintain County Buildings; and
WHEREAS, LANDLORD owns real property in Lake County,. Florida, on which is located
certain commercial office space; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY desires to lease the said commercial office space from
LANDLORD for the purpose of a Sheriff's substation, and LANDLORD desires to lease the
said space to COUNTY for such purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the promises, payments, and mutual
covenants hereinafter contained, the parties do agree as follows:
Section 1.
Recitals.
The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated
herein.
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Section 2.
Leased Premises.
LANDLORD, for and in consideration of the
. terms and conditions herein contained to be kept, performed, and observed by COUNTY, and
for and in consideration of the rent provided for in Section 4, does lease to COUNTY, and
COUNTY does rent and accept from LANDLORD for use as a general office building, the
following real property which street address is 882 DeSoto Street, Clermont, excluding space
now occupied by the Clermont Volunteer Fire Department.
Section 3. Lease Term. The term of this Lease shall be one (1) year commencing on
December 1, 2002 and terminating on November 30, 2003 or sooner as provided herein. This
Lease may be renewed by mutual consent of the parties for three one (1) year renewals.
Renewals shall be approved by a written memorandum executed by the County Manager on
behalf of the COUNTY and by the City Manager on behalf of the LANDLORD. Formal action by
either party shall not be necessary to renew this Lease.
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Section 4. . Rent and Termination.
A.
COUNTY agrees to pay to LANDLORD, subject to annual appropriation by the
Board of County Commissioners, the sum of $2,000 per month for the initial term of the lease.
Renewals shall be at the same amount unless the parties agree to an increase. Any increase
not exceeding three percent (3%) of the initial Lease rent shall be approved in writing by the
County Manager on behalf of the COUNTY and by the City Manager on behalf of the
LANDLORD at the same time as the renewal.
B.
This Lease may be terminated by COUNTY for any reason upon providing a ninety
(90) day advance written notice to LANDLORD.
C.
The monthly sum shall be payable in advance no later than the fifth (5th) day of
each month. Failure to pay rent when due constitutes default under the terms of this Lease.
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Rental payments shall be made to LANDLORD at Clermont City Hall, P.O. Box 120219,
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Clermont, FL 34712-0219 or such other place as designated by LANDLORD in writing.
Section 5. Condition of Premises and Redelivery of Premises. COUNTY hereby
accepts the leased premises in the condition they are in at the beginning of this Lease. Upon the
termination of this Lease, COUNTY shall surrender the premises to LANDLORD in as good a
condition as when received, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The parties have examined the
premises prior to execution of this Lease agreement.
Section 6.
Repairs and Maintenance.
LANDLORD shall maintain and repair, as
necessary, the leased premises, including but not limited to, the exterior and roof of the structure
located on the leased premises, existing plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning
equipment, electrical wiring, existing landscaping, and parking area. COUNTY shall have no
responsibilities for repairs and maintenance to above stated items. The LANDLORD shall not be
. responsible for operation and maintenance of the existing emergency generator. The COUNTY
is entitled to use of generator on an "as-is" basis and is responsible for any and all necessary
repairs and maintenance.
Section 7. Warrantv of Title. Warranty of Habitability, and Covenant of Quiet
Enjoyment.
A.
LANDLORD hereby warrants and covenants that it owns the leased premises in
fee simple.
B.
LANDLORD hereby warrants and covenants that the leased premises are
habitable and fit for use as commercial office space.
C.
LANDLORD hereby warrants and covenants that COUNTY, upon the payment of
the rent and performance of all terms and conditions of this Lease, shall have possession of the
. leased premises, subject to the terms of this Lease.
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Section 8. Utility and Janitorial Charges. COUNTY shall be responsible for arranging
. for and paying for all utility services required on the leased premises. COUNTY shall be
responsible for all janitorial services.
Section 9. Destruction of Premises. In the event the leased premises shall be partially
or totally destroyed or so damaged or injured by fire or other casualty that the premises shall be
rendered untenantable during the term of this Lease, then either party may cancel this Lease.
The cancellation herein mentioned shall be evidenced in writing. Additionally, in the event of
such damage or destruction, the rent under this Lease shall be abated for the time during which
the leased premises may not be used by COUNTY. COUNTY shall be entitled to receive a pro
rata refund out of any advance rent paid by it for the period during which the premises were
unusable by reason of destruction or damage.
Section 10.
Assignment and Subletting.
Without the prior written consent of
. LANDLORD, COUNTY may not assign this Lease, or sublet or grant any concession or license to
use the leased premises or any part thereof. The consent by LANDLORD to one assignment,
subletting, concession, or license shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent
assignment, subletting, concession, or license. An assignment, subletting, concession, or license
without the prior written consent of LANDLORD or assignment or subletting by operation of law,
shall be void and shall, at LANDLORD's option, terminate this Lease.
Section 11. Sale or Transfer of Lease Premises. Any sale or transfer of the leased
premises by LANDLORD, its assigns or successors, shall be made subject to this Lease.
Section 12. Default by COUNTY. If COUNTY shall default in the performance of any
covenant of this Lease on its part to be performed, and should such default continue for a period
of fifteen (15) days after LANDLORD shall have given COUNTY written notice of the existence of
. such default, LANDLORD may terminate this Lease and COUNTY shall forfeit all rights
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hereunder unless COUNTY shall commence such action as may be necessary to cure such
. default and proceed with such action in a prompt and expeditious manner within fifteen (15) days
after receiving written notice of such default.
Section 13. Default by LANDLORD. If LANDLORD fails to fulfill any of the terms,
covenants, or conditions specified to be done by LANDLORD under the terms of this Lease, then,
except in cases otherwise provided for in the Lease, and in addition to any and all other rights
and remedies which may be available to COUNTY, COUNTY may make, do, or cause to be done
such things as are necessary to cure LANDLORD's default, at LANDLORD's expense, after
giving not less than fifteen (15) days written notice to the LANDLORD of LANDLORD's default
and of COUNTY's intention to cure LANDLORD's default. Said expenses shall be deducted from
the monthly rental payment.
Section 14. Waiver of Default. A waiver by LANDLORD or COUNTY of a breach of any
. covenant or duty of LANDLORD or COUNTY under this Lease is not a waiver of a breach of any
other covenant or duty of LANDLORD or COUNTY, or of any subsequent breach of the same
covenant or duty.
Section 15. Notices.
A.
All notices, demands, or other writings in this Lease provided to be given or made
or sent, or which may be given or made or sent, by either party hereto to the other, shall be
deemed to have been fully given or made or sent when in writing and addressed as follows:
LANDLORD:
COUNTY:
Wayne Saunders, City Manager
City of Clermont
P.O. Box 120219 :s
Clermont, Florida ~4712-0219
County Manager
Lake County Admin. Building
315 West Main Street
P.O. Box 7800
Tavares, Florida 32778-7800
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Parties may designate other addresses to receive notices by notifying, in writing,
. the other party in a manner designated for the giving of notice hereunder,
C.
All notices required, or which may be given hereunder, shall be considered
properly given if (1) personally delivered, (2) sent by certified United States mail, return receipt
requested, or (3) sent by Federal Express or other equivalent overnight letter delivery company.
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The effective date of such notices shall be the date personally delivered, or if sent
by mail, the date signed for, or if sent by overnight letter delivery company, the date the notice
was delivered by the overnight letter delivery company.
Section 16. Entry for Inspection and Repairs. LANDLORD shall have the right to
enter the leased premises for inspection at all reasonable business hours, and whenever
reasonably necessary to make repairs and alterations to the leased premises. LANDLORD has
inspected premises prior to the execution of this new lease agreement.
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Section 17. Waste, Nuisance, or Unlawful Use. COUNTY agrees that it will not
commit waste on the premises, or maintain or permit to be maintained a nuisance thereon, or
use or permit the leased premises to be used in an unlawful manner.
Section 18.
Insurance.
LANDLORD shall maintain insurance on the PREMISES
covering any loss resulting from damage to the building not attributable to COUNTY.
Section 19. SiQns. COUNTY may erect and maintain a sign in the following location:
One ground sign on each street frontage (West Avenue and DeSoto Street) not to exceed 18
square feet each and meeting all other sign regulations.
Section 20. Use of Premises. The leased premises may be used by COUNTY for a
Sheriff's substation. Additional uses must be approved by the City Council. The angle parking
adjacent to the building site along West Avenue and the spaces adjacent to the north side of the
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building may be posted as reserved. The parking area east of the building is restricted and may
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not be used by COUNTY. No outside storage shall be allowed.
Section 21.
Alterations and Improvements.
Upon execution of this new lease
agreement, COUNTY shall make no alterations to the buildings on the leased premises or
construct any building or make any other improvements on the leased premises without the prior
written consent of LANDLORD. All alterations, changes and improvements, built, constructed,
or placed on the leased premises by COUNTY, with the exception of fixtures removable without
damage to the leased premises and moveable personal property, shall, unless otherwise
provided by written agreement between LANDLORD and COUNTY, be the property of
LANDLORD and remain on the leased premises at the expiration or sooner termination of the
Lease.
Section 22.
Delivery of Possession.
If LANDLORD, for any reason whatsoever,
. cannot deliver possession of the leased premises to COUNTY at the commencement of the
lease term, as specified herein, this Lease, at COUNTY's option, shall be null and void.
Section 23. Liens. COUNTY shall keep the leased premises free and clear of any and
all mechanics, materialmen's and other liens arising out of or in connection with work done,
services performed or materials or appliances used or furnished in connection with any
operations of COUNTY. Any alterations, improvements, repairs, additions, work, or construction
which COUNTY may make, permit, or cause to be made on or about the leased premises shall
at all times be promptly and fully paid.
Section 24. Severability. If any term or provision of this Lease shall be declared by a
court of law to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms or provisions of this Lease shall
remain valid and enforceable.
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Section 24. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Lease, and of each
and every covenant, term, condition, and provision thereof.
Section 26. Entire AQreement. This Lease contains all the agreements between the
parties hereto, and it may not be modified in any manner other than by agreement in writing
signed by all of the parties hereto or their successors and assigns. The term, covenants, and
conditions contained herein shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon COUNTY and
LANDLORD and their respective successors and assigns, except as may be otherwise
expressly provided in this Lease.
Section 27. Amendments. It is further agreed that no modification, amendment, or
alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a
written document executed with the same formality and of equal dignity herewith, unless
otherwise stated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement on
the respective dates under each signature: LAKE COUNTY through its BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, signing by and through its Chairman, authorized to execute same by Board
action on the
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, 2002 and the CITY OF CLERMONT
through its CITY COUNCIL, signing by and through its Mayor, by Council action on the
day of
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Lease Agreement Between Lake County, Florida and the City of Clermont for 882 Desoto Street, Clermont
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COUNTY:
LAKE COUNTY, through its BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Welton G. Cadwell, Chairman
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James C. atkins, Clerk of the oard
Of County ommissioners of Lake
County, Florida
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Sanford A. Minkoff
Lake County Attorney
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Lease Agreement Between lake County, Florida and the City of Clermont for 882 Desoto Street,
. Clermont
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Robert D. Guthrie, City Attorney
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LANDLORD:
CITY OF CLERMONT
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Harold S. Turville, Mayor
This
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DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
. POBOX 7800
123 North Sinclair Avenue
TAVARES FLORIDA 32778-7800
December 18, 2002
Ms. Teresa Studdard
City of Clermont
P. O. Box 120219
Clermont, Florida 34712-0219
Re:
Lease Ag reement for 882 DeSoto Street
Dear Tereså:
. Receptionist/Information.
FAX (352) 253-4920
SUNCOM 659-1900
Director's Office
Englneenng DIvIsion
Map Sales
Right-of-Way
Road Operations DIvIsion
SpeCIal Services Division
Administration
Mosquito/Aquatic Plant Mgt.
Stormwater Management
(3521 253-4900
1352; 253-4905
1352) 253-4944
(3521 253-4970
(352) 253-4943
(3521 253-4980
(3521 253-490ï
(352) 253-4905
(352) 343-9682
(3521 253-4900
Enclosed is the fully executed lease agreement for 882 DeSoto Street location. Thank you
for your assistance in completing this agreement. Please call me at 253-4959 if I can be
of any future assistance.
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Debi Tinis
Facilities Financial Manager
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DISTRICT ONE
JENNIFER HILL
DISTRICT TWO
ROBERT A. POOL
DISTRICT THREE
DEBBIE STIVENDER
DISTRICT FOUR
CATHERINE C. HANSON
DISTRICT FIVE
WELTON G. CADWEll