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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLease AgreementLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCOTT ROBERTS MCNARY AND BETTY MARIE MCNARY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES: 1150 SW 22" ' STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33129 TABLE OF CONTVNTS PAGE 1, PURPOSE 2 2. DURATION OF TERM 2 3, AMOUNT OF RENT AND MANNER OF PAYMENT 2 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT 4 5, OPTION TO RENEW 4 6. INCORPORATION 5 7. CONDITION OF PREMISES 5 8. USE 5 9. CONDITION OF PREMISES AT TERMINATION 6 10. HOLDOVER 6 11. SIGNS 6 12. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 6 13. UTILITIES 7 14. COVENANTS OF THE LESSEE 7 15. COVENANTS OF TIME LESSOR 7 16. QUIET ENJOYMENT 8 17. LESSOR'S INSURANCE 8 18, INDEMNIF]CATION 8 19. ADDITIONAL MUTUAL COVENANTS 9 20. PROVISIONS OF DEFAULT 10 21. NOTICES 10 22. CONTINGENCY CLAUSE 11 23. FORCE MAJEURE 11 24. PARKING 11 25. ENVIRONMENTAL 12 26. RADON GAS 13 27. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 13 28. MISCELLANEOUS 13 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION (PROPERTY) EXHIBIT B SITE PLAN (PREMISES) EXHIBIT C INVENTORY OF FURNISHINGS/EQUIPMENT EXHIBIT D LESSEE'S TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE AND SELF- INSURANCE LETTER LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement (the "Lease Agreement" or "Lease") is made and entered into at Miami -Dade County, Florida, the day of , 2007 (herein the "Effective Date"), by and between Scott Roberts McNary and Betty Marie McNary, both individuals over the age of 21, as sole owners by the entirety real property, (hereinafter collectively called, "Lessor" or "Landlord"), and the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida,. (hereinafter called "Lessee" or "Tenant"), the terms. "Lessor" and "Landlord" and "Lessee" and "Tenant" shall include their respective successors, assigns, heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators, and personal representatives wherever the context of this Lease so requires or admits. Witnesseth: WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual agreements subsequently contained herein, the Lessor and the City agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE The Lessor is the owner of real property located at 1150 SW 22 Street, Miami, Florida 33129, as legally described in Exhibit "A" (the "Property"). The Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee, the entire Premises consisting of approximately 3,900 square feet of office space and six related parking areas as shown on Exhibit "B" (the "Premises"). 2. DURATION OF TERM: The Lease Term and duration of this Lease shall be for a period of two (2) years, (the "Lease Term" or Term") commencing on the Effective Date, which shall be the date that this Lease is fully executed by the City Manager and attested by the City Clerk. Rent shall commence on the Effective Date and shall be prorated for the first month as set forth below. 3. AMOUNT OF RENT AND MANNER OF PAYMENT: The Lessee shall pay the Lessor for the first year of the Term of this Lease Twenty -Four Dollars and No Cents ($24.00) per square foot for the year or Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($7,800) per month (the "Rent"), The Rent payment shall be made by check payable to Scott R. McNary and Bettie M. McNary in advance, and delivered, by the fifteenth (I 5'h) day of each month, without notice, to the following address at: 170 Shore Drive South, Miami, Florida 33133 Commencing on the first day of the first full month of the second year of the Term, and every twelve (12) months thereafter, and such date being referred to herein as the "Anniversary Date", Lessee agrees that, as provided for below, Rent shall be increased by the increase during the prior year, not to exceed three percent (3%) per year, in the index 07.186 known as "United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, The Rent shall utilize the "Consumer Price Index for All Items, Miami - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida", Base Year 1982-84=100 (hereinafter the "CPI"). Said adjustment shall be hereinafter referred to as the "CPI Escalation". Subject to the three percent (3%) per year maximum increase, the CPI Escalation of the Rent shall be equal to the Rent in effect for the immediately preceding year plus the product of that Base Monthly Rent multiplied by the "CPI Percentage" (as defined below). 'fhe CPI Percentage shall equal the fraction (i) whose numerator equals the total of (a) the monthly Index published immediately prior to the Anniversary Date (or the nearest reported previous month), minus (b) the monthly Index published. immediately prior.to the Anniversary Date of the immediately preceding year and (ii) whose denominator is the same as (b) above. If the Index is discontinued with no successor Index, Lessor and Lessee shall agree to use a comparable index. However, the increase determined by such comparable index shall not exceed three percent (3%) per year. Lessor shall compute the annual CPI Escalations, if any, and shall determine whether such CPI Escalation is greater than or lesser than three percent (3%) and shall send a notice, with. calculations, to Lessee setting forth the adjusted Rent (which shall be no greater than the three percent (3%) limitation) within sixty (60) days prior to, the commencement of each new year or as soon as such Index is available before the beginning of the next year's tern. In the event the Rent increases for the next year's term, Lessee shall pay to Lessor the increased Rent beginning with the first month of the new year's term. A hypothetical example: CPI Index: All Urban Consumers, All Items — Miami/Ft. Lauderdale; Base Year 1982-84 CPI Escalations: Anniversary Date of Immediately .Preceding Year April 1, 2004 Current Anniversary Date April 1, 2005 CPI — Preceding year (month prior to Anniversary Date of Preceding Year) (or nearest CPI reported month) 183.6 CPI — Current year (month prior to current Anniversary Date) (or nearest reported month) 19016 CPI Increase --) = 190.6-183.6 => 3.8% 183.6 CPI Adjusted Base Rent = $2,300.00 x 3.8 % => Cap on annual increase in Rent = $2,300.00 x 3.0% => 67-186 $2,387.40 $2,369.00 The term "Rent" more specifically refcrs to all rent due to Lessor by Lessee. Lessee is a tax-exempt entity and is self insured and Lessee has provided Lessor with its tax - exemption certificate and its letter of self-insurance attached hereto as Exhibit D. Lessor is responsible for insurance, real estate taxes, administrative fees, maintenance and repairs to the extent provided for in this Lease Agreement, and all other expenses related to the rental of the Premises. Lessor shall provide Janitorial Services, as hereinafter defined, which shall be provided by at its sole cost and expense. "Janitorial Services" more specifically refer to the daily vacuuming, garbage collection from waste cans within the leased premises, light dusting and cleaning of offices and restrooms, light bulb replacement and care of flooring. However, Lessee must keep in stock the basic cleaning products (except for garbage bags which will be supplied by Lessor) used to clean the Premises. In the event the Rent for the first month commences on a day other than the first day of a calendar month, then upon the day of Rent commencement, Lessee shall pay Lessor a pro rata portion of a full month's rent, determined by dividing a full month's Rent by the total days in the month of usage and multiplying the product by the number of days of occupancy. 4, SECURITY DEPOSIT: On execution of this Lease, the Tenant will pay the Landlord a security deposit equal to the amount of Eleven Thousand, Seven Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($11,700) (the "Security Deposit"). The Security Deposit shall remain the same amount during the Term of this Lease and any extensions hereof without any increased amount. The Landlord will return the Security Deposit to the Tenant at the end of this tenancy, less such deductions as provided in this Lease but no deduction will be made for damage due to reasonable wear and tear. The Landlord will deliver or mail the Security Deposit less any proper deductions after the termination of the Lease, payable to City of Miami; City of Miami Department of Finance 444 SW 2"d Avenue, 6'h Floor Miami, FL 33139 Attention; Collections 5. OPTION TO RENEW: Provided no default then exists, or if a default does exist and Lessor or Lessee has received Notice of such default as provided herein, has commenced the curing of said default and thereafter is diligently prosecuting such cure to completion, Lessee is hereby granted an option to renew this Lease for five (5) terms of one (1) year each, upon the same terms and conditions set forth in this Lease with the exception of Rent which will be determined in accordance with Section 3. Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing no less than three (3) months prior to the expiration of the then current term, of its election to exercise such option. Upon the Lessee exercising its option, the Lease Term shall be deemed to include the new option period. 07-186 6. INCORPORATIONS: All Exhibits to this Lease are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Lease Agreement. 7. CONDITION OF THE PREMISES: The Lessee shall accept possession of the Premises in its "as is" condition existing on the Effective Date. Lessor shall ensure that the Premises and all its components shall be in good condition and in good working order on or before the Effective Date. The Premises will be provided to Lessee furnished. The inventory of said furnishings and equipment is attached hereto as Exhibit "C". 8. USE: A) The Lessee shall use and occupy the Premises for offices and/or other such related functions. Lessee shall be allowed to sublease any portion of the offices with Lessor's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld nor delayed, beyond fifteen (15) business days from receipt of Lessee's request. It is, however, agreed that in the event the Lessee shall, in its discretion deem it desirable, the Premises may be used for any other legitimate and lawful business purpose provided that no such use shall cause Lessor's insurance to substantially increase without the written consent of the Lessor, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. B) The Lessee will not occupy or use said Premises, nor permit the same to be occupied or used for any business which is unlawful. Lessee agrees to comply with all lawful requirements of the Health Department, Police Department, Fire Department, Municipal, County, State and Federal authorities respecting the manner in which it uses the Premises. C) Lessee shall not make any change(s) to the exterior and/or interior portion(s) of the Premises without the express written consent of the Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld nor delayed beyond five (5) business days from receipt of Lessee's request, and particularly the Lessee will not cause anything to be done which may impair the over-all appearance of the Premises. Although the Premises is intended to include the exterior walls and parking spaces and the outside courtyard area abutted by the neighboring property, as per Exhibit B, the Lessee covenants that it shall not use the exterior portion of the Premises except for parking, and ingress and egress without the express written consent of the Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld nor delayed beyond five (5) business days. However, it is agreed that should Lessee need to use the external areas of the Property for federal, state, or local emergency purposes, Lessee will as soon as practicable provide Lessor with oral notice followed as soon as practicable with written notice of its need to use the external areas of the Properly for such emergency purposes and Lessor shall provide consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed beyond five (5) business days from the receipt of Lessee's written request. 07-186 D) Lessor hereby grants to Lessee the non-exclusive right to use, in common with Lessor and other tenants of the Premises, the portions of the Premises intended to be for common use, including but not limited to, parking areas (herein collectively referred to as the "Common Area"), 9. CONDITION OF PREMISES AT TERMINATION: Upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease, Lessee will quit and surrender the Premises in a good state of repair and broom swept, reasonable wear and tear excepted, However, Lessee shall not be obligated to repair any damage, which Lessor is required to repair under section 19(13). All fixtures, window treatments and keys shall at the end of the term revert back to the Lessor. Lessee shall return Lessor's furnishings/equipment as described in Exhibit C in good state of repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted, 10. HOLDOVER: In the absence of any written agreement to the contrary, if Lessee should remain in occupancy of the Premises after the expiration of the Lease Term, it shall so remain as a tenant from month-to-month and the Rent shall be the same Rent as the last in effect at lease term. All provisions of this Lease applicable to such tenancy shall remain in full force and effect. 11. SIGNS: Despite the terminology contained in this Lease Agreement, outside signs shall not be erected and/or attached to any portion of the Premises without the express written consent of the Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld nor delayed beyond five (S) business days from receipt of Lessee's request. 12. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: A) Lessor, at its sole cost and expense, shall keep the Premises and Common Areas in a good state of repair, and it shall be responsible for all maintenance, repairs and replacements to any structural portion of the Premises, all electrical, plumbing; the roof and exterior masonry and paint of the Premises as well as rodent and termite infestation to the Property. Lessee shall be responsible for pest control within the Premises, except for rodent and termite infestation, The Lessor shall make certain the HVAC system is in working order and shall comply with all building and zoning codes, as applicable. Lessor agrees to provide Janitorial Services to the Premises as described above B) Lessee shall keep the interior to the Premises and the improvements placed therein in a good state of repair, and Lessee shall be responsible for repairs, the painting, maintenance and repairs to the interior of the Premises including all windows, doors and openings, ballasts, fixtures, minor plumbing (e,g. clogs), routine change of filters to the HVAC system at least every thirty (30) days, and other systems installed within the Premises. Lessor shall make all necessary repairs to the HVAC system as soon as practicable and if possible within forty- eight (48) hours upon receiving notice from Lessee. Q7-186 C) Notwithstanding the obligations of the Lessor, provided in "A" and "B" above, any repairs necessitated by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessee, its employees, and invitees will be repaired by Lessee. Lessor shall have the right to make such repairs if not repaired by Lessee and to recover the cost oi'such repairs from Lessee. D) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Lessor shall be solely responsible for all damages and repairs caused by Lessor's negligence. 1✓) In order to minimize any disruption to Lessee's use of the Premises, Lessor shall notify Lessee no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of any repair, Upon receiving Lessee's consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, Lessor may construct, repair or complete any work it deems necessary to maintain the integrity of the Premises. Should any of the Premises be unusable to Lessee as a result of Lessor's repairs, the Lessee shall receive a rent abatement for the period of time such repairs are undertaken. 13. UTILITIES, INSURANCE, TAXES: Lessor represents and warrants that water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, electric current, and telephone facilities are, or will be, available at the Premises on or before the Effective Date. Lessee shall pay for its telephone and cable. Lessor will pay for the water and electric serving the Property as well as the insurance and taxes related to the property. The space is cable/computer ready and metered for utility service. Lessor shall pay in full the monthly electricity bill. 14. COVENANTS OF THE LESSEE: A) The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees with the Lessor as follows.- 1) ollows; 1) That the Lessee shall not hold Lessor liable for any damage to. Lessee's Properly caused by reason of water or the bursting or leaking of any pipes or waste water about said Premises, or fire, or hurricane, flooding or other acts of God, or loss or damage as a result of thefts, except for losses or damages caused by the Lessor's negligence. 2) The Lessee shall have the right, at its sole cost and expense, to continue to activate the alarm system. In the event Lessee continues to activate the alarm system, Lessee shall pay for all costs associated with its maintenance, repair and monitoring. 15. COVENANTS OF THE LESSOR: The Lessor hereby covenants and agrees with the Lessee as follows: A) That Lessor is, at the time of the execution of these presents, the sole owner in fee simple absolute of the Premises herein above described and that it has good and marketable title, and the full right to lease the same for the term aforesaid. 07.186 B) That Lessor will keep the Premises free and clear of any and all liens on account of any construction, repair, alterations or improvements, which Lessor may. be, obligated to make or perform under this Lease. Lessor shall keep any and all mortgage payments current and in good standing. C) That Lessor shall pay, prior to delinquency, real estate taxes and assessments,. which may be levied or assessed upon the Premises and any improvements subsequent to the Effective Date and throughout the Term of this Lease and any extensions hereof. D) The Lessor further covenants that Lessor will keep the -Premises, parking areas, the exterior, the Common Areas and the Property , in good repair. E) Lessor hereby covenants that on the. Effective Date the Premises shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, County and City laws; codes and regulations including but not limited to Federal, State and Building and Zoning codes. 16. QUIET ENJOYMENT Lessee or its sublessee, on payment of the rent herein provided and performance of its obligations, hereunder, shall and may peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the Premises for the Term hereof or any extension or renewal thereof with all rights and privileges and for the use herein provided. Without limiting any. of its rights, Lessee may terminate and cancel this Lease upon thirty (30) days prior written Notice to Lessor in the event that enjoyment or use of the Premises is prohibited, provided that from the date of receipt of such notice by Lessor, Lessor shall have fifteen (15) days to cure the prohibited enjoyment or use. 17. LESSOR'S INSURANCE; The Lessor, during the Lease Term, and any extensions thereof, and at its sole cost and expense, shall carry fire, windstorm, hail, flood and extended coverage insurance on the improvements of the Premises to the full replacement value. Lessee is self-insured. 18. INDEMNIFICATION; A) To the extent permitted by law, Lessor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Lessee, its successors, subtenants, and assignees, from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities and expenses, judgments, settlement payments, fines, paid, incurred or suffered by Lessee in connection with loss of life, personal injury and/or damage to property, arising from or out of the Lessor's responsibilities under this Lease and from Lessor's ownership of the Property. B) If Lessee's use and occupancy is materially interfered with as a result of any of the above for which Lessor is responsible under this section, Lessee, in addition to any other available remedy, shall he entitled to an abatement of Rent. 07-186 19. ADDITIONAL MUTUAL COVENANTS: The following stipulations and agreements are expressly understood by both the Lessor and the lessee and they do hereby agree to abide by them; A) In the event the Lessor shall fail to make the payments on any mortgages, or taxes or other payments on the Premises which Lessor is required to pay, the Lessee may, but shall not be required to, make such mortgage or tax payments or such other payments or do such acts and things as may be necessary to keep the mortgage or taxes on the Premises from being in default, and may deduct the cost thereof from the next ensuing rentals due under this Lease. B) In the event improvements in the Premises shall be partially damaged by fire or other casualty due to the sole negligence of the Lessor or Lessee, but not rendered unrentable, the same shall be repaired with due diligence by the party whose negligence caused such damage. If the Premises shall be damaged by fire, the elements or unavoidable casualty, leaving more than 50% of leased floor space unusable for Lessee's purposes, and rendering the Premises unfit for occupancy, the Lessor and Lessee shall each have the option of terminating this Lease within thirty (30) days from the date of the casualty by providing Notice to the other party as provided in this Lease. Provided that the Lessor elects to rebuild the Premises, the Lessor shall proceed with such construction and complete same with all reasonable diligence. In the event the Lessor elects not to reconstruct, then and in that event the Lease shall be deemed terminated. If termination occurs, the rights and obligations of the parties shall cease as of the date of such termination, and Rent shall be adjusted as of the date of such casualty. If the Premises are rendered untenantable in the Lessee's sole opinion, or Lessee is unable to use a portion of the Premises due to repairs, then and in that event the Rent during the period that the Premises are in said condition shall be reduced in direct proportion to that portion of the Premises, which is, in fact, untenantable or under repair. C) The covenants and agreements contained in this Lease are interdependent and are binding on the parties hereto, their successors and assigns. This Lease has been prepared in several counterparts, each of which said counterpart, when executed, shall be deemed to be an original hereof. D) If Lessee shall hereafter install, at its expense, any shelving, lighting .and other fixtures, unit heaters, portable air conditioning units, portable partitions or any trade fixtures, or if Lessee shall hereafter install or apply any advertising signs or other standard identifications of Lessee, any article so installed or any identification so applied shall be the property of the Lessee, which Lessee may remove at the termination of this Lease, provided that in such removal Lessee shall repair any damage occasioned to the Premises, in good workman -like manner, The Lessee has the right upon Notice to the Lessor to install telecommunication services and equipment and Lessor's consent to such 07.166 installation shalt not be unreasonably withheld. The Lessee shall not remove any fixtures, equipment, or additions which are normally considered to be affixed to the realty such as, but not limited to, electrical conduit and wiring, panel or circuit boxes, terminal boxes, partition walls paneling, central air conditioning and ducts, plumbing fixtures. E) It is specified that Lessee has not sought or used the services of any broker in connection with this Lease. Any and all real estate commissions payable to broker(s) shall be the sole responsibility of the Lessor. Lessor agrees to indemnify and defend the Lessee against, and hold it harmless from, all liabilities arising from claims of any broker who alleges the right to commission based upon having dealt with Lessee (including, without limitations, the reasonable counsel fees in connection therewith). Any and all real estate commissions payable to Lessor's broker shall be the sole responsibility of Lessor. 20. PROVISIONS OF DEFAULT: Should the Lessee default in payment of Rent and such default continues for thirty (30) days after receipt of Notice thereof by the Lessee, or if the Lessee defaults in any other non -monetary covenants, and within a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of Notice specifying such non -monetary default by the Lessee, has not cured the default or defaults, or if they cannot reasonably be cured within this period, has not yet begun to cure such default, the Lessor may at its option, but subject to other provisions of this Lease, terminate this Lease. Lessor's exercise of its rights under this Lease shall not be deemed to be equivalent to the Lessor's termination of this Lease, unless and until Lessor shall specifically give actual notice of termination of the Lease by providing written notice in accordance with Section 21 of this Lease. In the event of such termination, the Lessee is responsible for the payment of rental accrued accrued and unpaid to the date of termination. Thereafter, Lessee shall have no further obligations to make rental payments hereunder. If Lessor defaults in the performance of any provision hereof and such default continues for forty five (45) days after receipt of notice thereof by the Lessee, or if the default cannot reasonably be cured within this period, then the Lessee may, at its option, but subject to other provisions of this Lease, terminate this Lease. Lessee, at its option, may cure the default and Lessor must reimburse Lessee for all expenses within ten (10) days upon receiving invoice. Notwithstanding anything set forth within this Lease, in the event of Lessor or Lessee's default, Lessee or Lessor shall be entitled to pursue any and all remedies available to it at law or equity, including but not limited to the right of Specific Performance, 21. NOTICES: All notices, by the Lessor to the Lessee or by the Lessee to the Lessor, shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, hand delivery, or courier, ("Notice") addressed to the Lessee or Lessor as maybe applicable, at: 07-186 10 Lessee: City of Miami City Manager 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 and a copy to Lessor: City of Miami City Attorne� 444 S.W. 2" Avenue, Suite 945 Miami, FL 33130 City of Miami Director, Department of Public Facilities 444 S.W. 2° Avenue, 3`d Floor Miami, FL 33130 Scott R. McNary and Betty M. McNary 170 Shore Dr. South Miami, FL 33133 or to such other address as either party may designate from time to time. If Notice is given by hand delivery or courier, Notice shall be deemed served on the date of such delivery. 1f the Notice is sent via certified mail, Notice shall be deemed served five (5) business days after the date the Notice is deposited with the U.S. Post Office, 22. CONTINGENCY CLAUSE: Funding for this Lease Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and continued authorization for program activities and the Lease Agreement is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds, reduction of funds and/or change in regulations, upon thirty (30) days written notice. 23. FORCE MAJEURE: In the event that Lessor or Lessee shall be delayed, hindered in, or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of strikes, lockouts, inability to procure materials, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrection, default of the other party, or other reason beyond their control, the prevented party shall provide Notice to the other party, and the performance of such act shall be excused for the period of the delay and the period for the performance of any such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay. 24. PARKING: During the term of the Lease and any extension thereof, Lessor shall provide Lessee, at no additional cost, with no less than six (6) designated parking spaces for the sole use of 07-186 11 Lessee, Lessee's employees, and those associated with Lessee. These six (6) parking spaces must conform to all existing governmental codes in effect at the time of occupancy. 25. ENVIRONMENTAL. A) Lessor represents and warrants to Lessee that: 1) no Hazardous Materials (as defined below) have been located on the Premises or have been released into the environment, or discharged, placed or disposed of at, on or under the Premises; 2) no underground storage tanks have been or are located on the Premises; 3) the Premises has never been used as a dump for any.Hazardous Materials (as defined below); and 4) the Premises and its prior uses comply with and at all times have complied with, Environmental Laws (as defined below). (a) The term "Hazardous Materials" shall mean any substance, material, waste gas, or particulate matter which at the time of the execution of the Lease of any time thereafter is regulated by any local governmental authority, the State in which the Premises is located, or the United States Government, including but not limited to, any material or substance which is: (i) defined as a "hazardous material", "hazardous substance", "extremely hazardous waste", or "restricted hazardous waste" under any provision of State Law; (ii) petroleum; (iii) asbestos (iv) polychlorinated biphenyl; (v) radioactive material; (vi) designated as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seg. (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1371); (vii) defined as a "hazardous waste" pursuant to Section 1004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6901 et seg. (42 U.S.C. Sec. 6903); or (viii) defined as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601 et seg. (42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601). (b) The term "Environmental Laws" shall mean all statutes specifically described in the foregoing sentence and all federal, state, and local governmental health and safety statutes, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, orders and decrees regulating to or imposing liability or standard concerning or in connection with Hazardous Materials. 07-186 12 5) Lessor hereby indemnifies and shall defend and hold Lessee harmless from any matter related to the representation and covenants provided herein. 26. RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of Radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding Radon and Radon testing may be obtained from your county health unit. 27. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Lessor is aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City of Miami (Miami City Code Chapter 2, Article V), Dade County, Florida (Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1 et, sea.) and of the State of Florida as set forth in the Florida Statutes, and agrees that it will comply in all respects with the terns of said laws and any future amendments thereto. Lessor covenants that no person or entity under its employ, presently exercising any functions or responsibilities in connection with this Lease, has any personal financial interests, direct or indirect, with the City. Lessor further covenants that, in the performance of this Lease, no person or entity having such conflicting interest shall be utilized in respect to services provided hereunder. Any such conflict of interest(s) on the part of Lessor, its employees or associated persons, or entities must be disclosed in writing to the City. 28, MISCELLANEOUS: A) This Lease may be amended, modified and changed only by written instrument signed by the City Manager and the Lessor. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to amend or modify this Lease as needed. B) This Lease shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Florida. C) Should any portion of this Lease be declared invalid and unenforceable, then such portion shall be deemed to be severable from this Lease and shall not affect the remainder thereof. D) It is expressly understood that this Lease contains all terms, covenants, conditions and agreements between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter of this Lease, and that no prior agreements or understandings, either oral or written, pertaining.to the same shall be valid or of any force and effect, and that the terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Lease cannot be altered, changed, modified or added to except in writing by all parties hereto. E) Lessor and Lessee waives a trial by jury of any and all issues arising in any action or proceeding between the parties hereto, or their successors or assigns, under or connected with this Lease, or any of its provisions, the relationship of the parties, the Lessee's use or occupancy of the Property, Lessor's rights thereto, and/or any claim of 07196 13 injury or damage and any emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy, or otherwise. The parties hereto agree to venue and jurisdiction in Miami -Dade County, Florida. F) Should any party or parties hereto institute any action or proceeding in Court to enforce any provision or provisions hereof, or for damages by reason of any default under this Lease, or for a declaration of such party's or parties' rights or obligations hereunder, or for any other judicial remedies, the Court may adjudge reasonable attorney's fees for the services rendered the party or parties prevailing in any such action or proceeding. G) Lessor or Lessee's failure to take advantage of any default hereunder, or breach of any term, covenant, condition or agreement of this Lease on the part of Lessee or Lessor to be performed shall not be (or be construed to be) a waiver thereof, nor shall any custom or practice which may grow between the parties in the course of administering this Lease be construed to waive or to lessen the right of Lessor or Lessee to insist upon the performance by Lessee or Lessor of any term, covenant, condition or agreement hereof, or to exercise any rights given by either of them on account of any such default or breach. Waiver of a particular default under or breach of any term, covenant, condition or agreement of this Lease, or any leniency shown by Lessor or Lessee in respect thereto, shall not be construed as or constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent defaults under this Lease, or a waiver of the right of either party to proceed against the other for the same or any other subsequent default under, or breach of any other term, covenant, condition or agreement of this Lease. H) Lessor represents that at the Effective Date, Premises will not be in violation of any building code, environmental regulation or other governmental ordinance or regulation. Lessor further warrants and represents that it has received no notice of any such violation. I) Lessor agrees that the Premises now conform, or that, prior to Lessee's occupancy, that the Premises shall, at the Lessor's sole cost and expense, be brought into conformance with the requirements of Section 553.48 F.S., providing requirements for the physically handicapped. J) Lessor hereby grants Lessee an easement for ingress/egress, access, parking and for driveway purposes, for the Premises. K) Lessor hereby represents and warrants to Lessee that the drinking (faucet) water at the Premises is available to the degree of the educational code and it is free of all contaminants and harmful chemicals, L) Lessor hereby represents and warrants to Lessee that there are no rats, rodents, termites, insects, or pests of any kind within the Premises. Should Lessee find evidence of anything to the contrary, Lessor shall immediately rectify the situation by employing a pest exterminator. 07-186 14 M) This Lease Agreement is the result of negotiations between the parties and has been typed/printed by one party for the convenience of both parties, and the parties covenant that this Lease Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either of the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written. Witness: Witness Lessor: e I Betty Iffarie McNary, Owne (a ssor) (as to Lessor) Miami -Dade County ) State of Florida ) Date' Date s Betty Marie McNary, as Owner and Lessor of the Pr perty described in the above Lease Agreement, appeared before me this 6244d day of 2007, and she is personally known to me�-preduced as identification. (SEAL) NOTARY PULl , State of Florida tiA J. EM CarmO DD056M Expires 10115!2010 Florida Notary Asan. Inc .............................I...........0. Witness:' (as to Lessor) Lessor: Sc6lt RobeKs McNary, Vn r Date Witness: _—LL Date (as to Lesso Miami -Dade County State of Florida 07-186 15 Scott Roberts McNary, as Owner and Lessor of the Property described in the above Lease Agreement, appeared before me this��day of 2007, and he is personally known to me or--whcTroduced . as identification. (SEAL) §NOTARY �^ ZBIC, State of Florida CECILIA J. (iMCM Com►n0 0008ma ......:::...................................: 07.186 16 .ATTEST: CITY OF MIAMI a Municipal Co o ti of the State of Florida B By: Priscilla A. Thompson Pedro G. Hernandez City Clerk City Manager APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE APPROVED AS TO FORM AND REQUIREMENTS: ;fRR By: 0. LeeAnn R. Brehm, Director zRisk Management Department �V William W. Bryson, Fire C ief Jo ahralban, USAR Department of Fire -Rescue artment of Fire -Rescue 07.186 17 EXHIBIT A: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY East Shenandoah PB 14-55 Lots 8 & 9 BLK 51 LOT SIZE IRREGULAR OR 20307-0547 0302 1 07-186 18 EXHIBIT B: SITE PLAN OF PREMISES 07-186 19 EXHIBIT "C"; INVENTORY OF FURNISHINGS/EQUIPMENT 4 complete desk sets 1 Granite conference table 10 leather chairs 2 bookshelves 16 file cabinets 2 floor to ceiling supplies cabinets 1 t.v/vcr recorder 4 indoor surveillance cameras 3 outdoor surveillance cameras 1 surveillance recorder 18 wall pictures 5 reception area chairs 2 couches I waiting room table 2 mini computer stations? 5 secretarial build ins (one is in an office off of Joe's office) I coffeemaker 1 toaster 1 refrigerator all phone equipment (extra sets on hand if needed) 07-186 20 EXHIBIT D Lessee's Tax -Exemption Certificate and Sclf Insurance Letter To be provided upon document execution 07.186 21