HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-24-0053 Exhibit AEXHIBIT A
COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT is made on this day of July 2024
(the "Lease Effective Date") by and between THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND
RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., a Florida not -for -profit
corporation ("Landlord"), having an address, 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 (the
"Property") and the SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section
163.356, Florida Statutes ("Tenant"), having an address, 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami,
Florida 33136 (the "Leased Premises).
1. GRANT OF LEASE
Landlord, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the covenants and agreements to be
performed and observed by the Tenant, does hereby lease to the Tenant and the Tenant does hereby
lease and take from the Landlord that certain 3,488 square feet of floor space on the third floor of
the Property, as depicted in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof (the
"Leased Premises") for description purposes, together with, as part of the property, all
improvements located thereon. The Tenant shall have access to that certain 1,520 square feet of
shared space on the third floor of the Property, as depicted in Exhibit "A" for a total amount of
4,248 square feet of floor space.
2. USE OF LEASED PREMISES; HOURS OF OPERATION
a. USE OF LEASED PREMISES. The parties acknowledge that the Tenant is a public
agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes, and serves a
public governmental entity that engages in community redevelopment activities pursuant to
Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and the Tenant's approved redevelopment plan. The Leased
Premises shall be used and occupied as the administrative offices of the Tenant, and for other
uses related to the operation of the Tenant's business, including use of the Leased Premises to
hold public meetings. Tenant shall be required to provide Landlord with advance notice,
consisting of not less than five (5) calendar days, of any public meetings that will be held at
the Leased Premises. Tenant shall also notify and schedule with Landlord, through the Black
Archives Administration, any requests to utilize the common areas of the building, including
all conference rooms. Upon receipt of advance notice as provided above, Landlord agrees to
identify accommodations sufficient to support the nature of the meeting and anticipated
number of attendees. Nothing herein shall give Tenant the right to use the Leased Premises for
any other purpose or to sublease, assign, or license the use of the Leased Premises.
b. HOURS OF OPERATION. Landlord acknowledges that Tenant is a government
entity that operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
(EST); however, in the event Tenant requires access to the Leased Premises beyond the
aforementioned days and hours of operations, upon providing advanced notice to Landlord,
Tenant shall have full and complete access to the Leased Premises as required in furtherance
of its business operations.
3. TERM
The term of this Lease (the "Term") and Tenant's obligation to pay rent hereunder shall
commence on the date (the "Commencement Date"), as defined in this Section below, and shall
terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, or sooner, if terminated as provided
herein. The Commencement Date shall be July _ 2024. In the event either party wishes to
extend the term of this Lease, said party agrees to provide formal written notice no later than
four (4) months into the third year of the original term. Both Landlord and Tenant each agree
to meet and negotiate the terms and conditions governing the extended term.
4. RENT
a. RENT; MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS. The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord
and the Landlord agrees to accept, during the term hereof, at Landlord's address set forth
below in Section 17, or at such other place and to such other person as Landlord may from
time to time designate in writing, no later than 45 days prior to the due date, annual rent in
the amount of Two Hundred Thirty -Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and Zero
Cents ($233,520.00). The annual rent shall be payable in advance in equal monthly
installments of one -twelfth (1/12) of the total year rent, which shall be Nineteen Thousand
Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Zero Cents ($19,460.00), on the first day of each calendar
month during the term hereof, and prorate for the fractional portion of any month. Reference
to annual rent hereunder shall not be implied or construed to the effect that this Lease or the
obligation to pay rent hereunder is from year to year, or for any term shorter than the existing
Lease term, plus any extensions as may be agreed upon. Rent shall be considered late if
received by Landlord fifteen (15) or more days subsequent to the due date.
b. ANNUAL RENT INCREASE. Tenant shall pay an annual Rent in an amount
increased over the amount charged during the immediately preceding Lease Year,
commencing with the Second Lease Year and continuing on each annual anniversary
thereafter throughout the Term, and any extension or renewals thereof, payable in equal
monthly installments (in an amount not to exceed 3% of the annual amount of Rent as
defined in Section 4(a)), payable without notice, demand, deduction, or set-off whatsoever.
c. COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE. Tenant shall pay to Landlord for the
maintenance of the common areas, an amount equal to Tenant's Pro Rata Share, or 9.4%, of
the Property's operating and maintenance costs, as is defined in Section 9. Landlord shall
establish the fiscal period for the determination of the Property's operating and maintenance
costs. If the Commencement Date is other than the first day of such fiscal period, the
Property's operating costs for that fiscal period shall be prorated so that Tenant shall pay with
respect only to that portion thereof that relates to the fiscal period included with the Term of
this Lease.
d. APPORTIONMENT OF RENT; 30 DAY MONTH. If the term of this Lease shall
terminate on any day other than the first or last day respectively of a calendar month, all rent
and other charges accruing under this Lease for such portion of the partial calendar month
shall be apportioned and paid on the basis of a thirty (30) day month.
d. REAL ESTATE TAXES. Landlord shall be responsible for any and all real estate
taxes and assessments against the Leased Premises and/or Property.
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Landlord hereby waives any obligation of Tenant to provide a security deposit. Tenant hereby
agrees to return the Leased Premises to Landlord in the original condition leased, ordinary
wear and tear excepted.
6. SIGNAGE
Tenant shall have the right, subject to the consent of Landlord, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld, to at its sole risk and expense and in conformity with applicable laws
and ordinances, to erect and thereafter, to repair or replace, if it shall so elect signage located
on the same floor as the Tenant's Leased Premises, provided that Tenant shall remove any
such signs upon termination or expiration of this Lease, and repair all damage occasioned
thereby to the Leased Premises. Given the historic nature of the Property, no signage on the
exterior of the Property shall be permitted.
7. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Tenant shall not assign, sublet, mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate this Lease, or any interest
therein, nor shall Tenant permit the use of the Leased Premises by any person or persons
other than Tenant, nor shall Tenant sublet the Leased Premises, or any part thereof without
the prior written consent of Landlord.
8. CONDITION OF LEASED PREMISES — MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Landlord agrees to keep and maintain in good order and repair the Leased Premises and the
Property, including the roof, structural components, common areas, foundation, as well as the
mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and exterior walls except for damage
caused by casualty and condemnation, and subject to normal wear and tear, provided such
repairs are not occasioned by Tenant, Tenant's invitees or anyone in the employ or control of
Tenant. Tenant shall at once report in writing to Landlord any defective condition known to
him that Landlord is required to repair pursuant to this Section.
All replacements, repairs and maintenance shall be performed by contractors or workmen
designated or approved by Landlord. Landlord shall be responsible for the sanitation, storage
and daily removal of all garbage and recycling generated by Tenant. Landlord shall perform
the aforesaid maintenance, repairs, replacements and services. If the Landlord fails to make
repairs promptly and adequately, or otherwise fails to comply with this Section, Tenant may,
but need not, make repairs or correct such failure, and Landlord shall pay Tenant the cost
thereof on demand. Tenant hereby agrees that Tenant shall not commit nor allow any waste or
damage to be committed on any portion of the Leased Premises.
9. COST OF MAINTENANCE
Landlord shall pay for the cost of maintenance, operation, and administration of the common
areas and all constructed improvements thereto. The term "Common Area Maintenance"
shall mean the total cost and expenses incurred in connection with the administration,
operation, maintenance, and repair of the common areas of the Property, including without
limitation: gardening and landscaping; the cost of public liability, property damage, and
worker's compensation; parking areas; lighting; electricity; water; sanitary control; removal
of trash, rubbish, garbage, recyclables and other refuse; elevators; fire alarm and fire
sprinkler systems; machinery or equipment used in such maintenance; the cost of personnel
to implement such services; security; fees to direct parking and to police the common area
under the terms of this Lease.
10. ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS
a. NON-STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS.
Tenant shall have the right, at its sole expense, from time to time, to redecorate the Leased
Premises and to make such non-structural alterations, additions, or improvements in such
parts thereof as the Tenant shall deem expedient or necessary for its purposes; provided,
however, that such alterations, additions or improvements neither impair the structural
soundness, nor diminish the value of the Leased Premises. Additionally, notwithstanding the
above, Tenant agrees that non-structural alterations, additions or improvements shall not
occur throughout hallways and corridors throughout the Leased Premises.
b. STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS.
Tenant may undertake structural alterations, additions or improvements to the Leased
Premises provided that the Tenant has first obtained Landlord's written consent, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld, and Tenant provides details of all proposed structural
alterations, additions or improvements, including drawings and specifications prepared by
qualified architects or engineers conforming to good engineering practice. All such
alterations shall be performed: (i) at the sole cost of Tenant; (ii) by licensed contractors and
subcontractors and workmen approved in writing by Landlord; (iii) in a good and
workmanlike manner; (iv) in accordance with the drawings and specifications approved in
writing by Landlord; (v) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; and (vi)
subject to the reasonable regulations, supervision, control and inspection of Landlord. If any
alterations would affect the structure of the Property or any of the electrical, plumbing,
mechanical, heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems or other base building systems,
such work shall, at the option of Landlord, be performed by Landlord at Tenant's cost. The
cost of the work performed shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord upon demand. Upon
completion of alterations, additions or improvements to the Leased Premises, Tenant shall, at
its cost, obtain all permits or licenses necessary for the occupancy of the improvements and
the operation of the same as set out herein and shall keep the same in force.
Landlord agrees to execute and deliver upon Tenant's request such instrument or instruments
embodying Landlord's approval which may be required by a public or quasi -public authority
for the purposes of obtaining any licenses or permits for the approved alterations, additions
or improvements in, to, or upon the Leased Premises.
c. PERMITS AND EXPENSES. Each party agrees that it will procure all necessary
permits for making any repairs, alterations, or other improvements for installations, when
applicable. Each party hereto shall give written notice to the other party of any repairs
required of the other pursuant to this Lease, and the party responsible for said repairs agrees
to promptly commence such repairs and to diligently complete said repairs. Each party agrees
to promptly pay the costs of any work performed so that the Leased Premises and/or Property
at all times shall be free of liens for labor and materials. Each party further agrees to hold
harmless and indemnify the other party from and against any and all injury, loss, claims, or
damage to any person or property occasioned by or arising out of the performance of such
work by the other party or its employees, agents or contractors. Each party further agrees that
in doing such work that it will employ materials of good quality and comply with all
governmental requirements, and perform such work in a good and workmanlike manner.
11. PROPERTY DAMAGE
a. DESTRUCTION BY FIRE OR CASUALTY If the Leased Premises or the
Property shall be destroyed by fire or other cause, or be so damaged that restoration cannot
be reasonably completed within one hundred and twenty (120) days or less, then either
Landlord or Tenant may, by written notice, given to the other not later than forty-five (45)
days after the date of such destruction, terminate this Lease, in which event rent paid for the
period beyond the date of destruction shall be refunded to the Tenant, and at which time both
parties shall be relieved of all further liability hereunder accruing after the effective
cancellation date. If the damage can be reasonably restored within one -hundred and twenty
(120) days or less, a proportionate reduction shall be made in the rent herein reserved
corresponding to the time during which, and applicable to the portion of the Leased Premises
of which Tenant was deprived of possession during the period of restoration. In that case,
Landlord shall proceed with diligence to complete restoration and repairs of the Leased
Premises and/or Property, except for improvements installed by the Tenant, and complete
reconstruction within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the casualty.
The decision of a licensed Florida architect or engineer retained or engaged by Tenant and
certified in writing to Landlord and Tenant shall conclusively be deemed binding on the
parties as to: (i) whether the Leased Premises or Building can be restored within the period
provided hereinabove, (ii) the percentage of the Leased Premises rendered untenantable and
the resulting percentage by which rent and other charges hereunder should abate during the
period of restoration, and (iii) the date upon which the Leased Premises are restored.
b. OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary,
Landlord shall not be responsible for any loss of or damage to property of Tenant or of others
located on the Leased Premises, except where such loss or damage is caused by the willful
act or omission, misconduct, or negligence of Landlord, or Landlord's agents, employees or
contractors, for loss to or damage of Tenant's property as a result of Landlord's failure to
make repairs for which Landlord is responsible for under this Lease, where Tenant has
notified Landlord in writing of the need for said repairs. If after the giving of such notice by
the Tenant, and the occurrence of such failure by the Landlord, loss of or damage to Tenant's
property results from the condition as to which Landlord has been notified, Landlord shall
indemnify and hold harmless Tenant from any loss, cost or expense arising therefrom.
c. FORCE MAJEURE. In the event that Landlord or Tenant shall be delayed or
hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act by reason of strikes, lockouts,
unavailability of materials, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws or regulations,
pandemics, riots, insurrections, the act, failure to act, or default of the other party war or
other reason beyond its control, then performance of such act shall be excused for the period
of the delay and the period for the performance of such act shall be extended for a period
equivalent to the period of such delay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, lack of funds shall not
be deemed to be a cause beyond control of either party.
12. SURRENDER OF PREMISES
At the expiration or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender the Premises to
Landlord and the Leased Premises shall be in the same condition as it was on the effective
date of this Lease, excepting reasonable wear and tear, and any additions, alterations and
improvements by the Landlord. Tenant shall also deliver all keys and combinations to locks,
safes and vaults (which are not readily removable without damaging the Leased Premises) to
Landlord. Tenant shall, at its own expense, repair any damage caused by the removal of any
of Tenant's property at the termination of this Lease. Tenant's obligation to perform hereunder
shall survive the end of the term of this Lease and, in the event Tenant fails to remove its
property upon the expiration of this Lease, then said property shall be deemed abandoned and
shall become the property of Landlord. Landlord shall nevertheless be entitled to perform the
obligations of Tenant under this Section at Tenant's expense, and Tenant shall be liable to
Landlord for all reasonable costs incurred by Landlord in the performance of such
obligations.
13. CONDEMNATION
a. TOTAL TAKING. If, after the execution of this Lease and prior to the expiration
of the term hereof, the whole of the Leased Premises shall be taken under power of eminent
domain by any public authority, or conveyed by Landlord to said authority in lieu of such
taking, then this Lease and the term hereof shall cease and terminate as of the date when
possession of the Leased Premises shall be taken by the taking authority and any unearned
rent or other charges, if any, paid in advance, shall be refunded to Tenant.
b. PARTIAL TAKING. If, after the execution of this Lease and prior to the
expiration of the term hereof, any public authority shall, under the power of eminent domain,
take, or Landlord shall convey to said authority in lieu of such taking, property which results
in a reduction by fifteen (15%) percent or more of the area in the Leased Premises, or of a
portion of the Leased Premises that substantially interrupts or substantially obstructs the
conducting of business on the Leased Premises, then Tenant may, at its election, terminate
this Lease by giving Landlord notice of the exercise of Tenant's election within thirty (30)
days after Tenant's receipt of notice of such taking. In the event of termination by Tenant, this
Lease and the term hereof shall cease and terminate as of the date when possession shall be
taken by the appropriate authority of that portion of the Leased Premises, and any unearned
rent or other charges, if any, paid in advance by Tenant shall be refunded to Tenant.
c. RESTORATION. In the event of a taking in respect of which Tenant shall not
have the right to elect to terminate this Lease or, having such right, shall not elect to
terminate this Lease, this Lease and the term thereof shall continue in full force and effect
and Landlord, at Landlord's sole cost and expense, forthwith shall restore the remaining
portions of the Leased Premises, including any and all improvements made theretofore to an
architectural whole in substantially the same condition that the same were in prior to such
taking. A just proportion of the rent reserved herein and any other charges payable by Tenant
hereunder, according to the nature and extent of the injury to the Leased Premises and to
Tenant's business, shall be suspended or abated until the completion of such restoration and
thereafter the rent and any other charges shall be reduced in proportion to the square footage
of the Leased Premises remaining after such taking.
d. AWARD. The Landlord shall not be entitled to and Tenant shall have the sole
right to make its independent claim for and retain any portion of any award made by the
appropriating authority directly to Tenant for loss of business, or damage to or depreciation
of, and cost of removal of fixtures, personality and improvements installed in the Leased
Premises by, or at the expense of Tenant, and to any other award made by the appropriating
authority directly to Tenant.
e. RELEASE. In the event of any termination of this Lease as the result of the
provisions of this Section, the parties, effective as of such termination, shall be released, each
to the other, from all liability and obligations thereafter arising under this Lease.
14. LANDLORD'S ACCESS TO THE LEASED PREMISES
Tenant agrees to permit Landlord and its agents to enter the Leased Premises at all reasonable
times for the purpose of examining or inspecting the same, or for the purpose of protecting
Landlord's reversions, or to make alterations, repairs, or additions to the Leased Premises or
to any other portion of the Property, or for maintaining any service provided by Landlord, or
for any other purpose which Landlord deems necessary for the safety, comfort or
preservation of the Leased Premises or Building and during such operations, provided,
however, that Landlord does not interfere with Tenant's business operations and use of the
Leased Premises. Tenant will permit Landlord at any time within the earlier of (i) one
hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of this Lease; or (ii) upon the failure of
Tenant to cure a default within thirty (30) days of notice by Landlord to bring prospective
tenants upon the Leased Premises for purposes of inspection.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
Landlord shall indemnify and hold harmless Tenant from and against any and all liability
damages, penalties, judgments or expenses arising from injury to persons or property
sustained by any person in or about the Property, common areas, parking or any other areas
outside of the Leased Premises. Such expenses shall include, but not be limited to, all costs,
and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred or paid by Tenant in connection with such litigation
and any appeal thereof. To the extent permitted by Florida law, Tenant shall indemnify and
hold harmless Landlord from all losses, damages, liabilities and expenses whatsoever, which
may arise or be claimed against Landlord arising from: (i) the use of the Leased Premises by
Tenant; or (ii) any grossly negligent acts or omissions by the Tenant, Tenant's agents and
employees. Such expenses shall include, but not be limited to, all costs, expenses and
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred or paid by Landlord in connection with such litigation and
any appeal thereof. The provisions of this Section shall survive any termination or
cancellation of the Lease.
16. INSURANCE
a. LANDLORD'S OBLIGATION. Landlord shall maintain fire and extended
coverage insurance on the Property, including all common areas, in an amount not less than
one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement value. Landlord shall also maintain
commercial general liability coverage to afford minimum protection of not less than
combined Two Million Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,000,000.00) combined single limit
coverage of bodily injury, property damage or combination thereof. All insurance required
under this subsection shall be written by a company or companies qualified to do business in
Florida and reasonably acceptable to Tenant. A certificate of duplicate policies showing such
insurance in force shall be delivered to Tenant prior to the Commencement Date, and such
insurance and updated certificates or renewed policies shall be maintained with Tenant
throughout the term of this Lease.
b. TENANT'S OBLIGATION. Tenant shall maintain at its expense throughout the
terms of this Lease the following insurance coverage: (i) liability insurance for bodily injury
and property damage against damage, costs and attorneys' fees arising out of accidents of any
kind occurring on or about the Leased Premises with combined single limit liability coverage
of not less than One Million Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,000,000.00) and property damage
coverage of not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($100,000.00); (ii)
fire and extended casualty insurance with sufficient coverage to reimburse the loss of all of
Tenant's improvements to the Leased Premises, and all of Tenant's fixtures, equipment,
personal property and inventory; and (iii) appropriate workmen's compensation and any and
all other insurance required by law.
c. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Except as otherwise provided for in this Section,
Landlord and Tenant each hereby waives of itself and its insurers, its agents, officers or
employees, for any loss or damage that may occur to the Leased Premises, or any
improvements thereto of the Property, or any personal property of such party therein, by
reason of fire, the elements or any other causes which are, or should be :insured against under
the terms of insurance coverage referred to in this Section below, regardless of the cause or
origin of the damage involved.
d. CANCELLATION OF COVERAGE. No policy provided under this Section shall
be cancelled or subject to reduction in coverage or other change without at least thirty (30)
days advance written notice to the patties. All policies shall be written as primary policies not
contributing with and not in excess of coverage the patties may carry. If either party fails to
take out or keep in force any insurance referred to in this Section, or should any such
insurance not be approved by the other party, such failure shall be deemed an event of default
under this Lease. Upon receipt of written notice of such default, a party shall have ten (10)
days to cure said default and procure, renew or otherwise comply with its obligations under
this Section. The insurance described in this Section shall be provided effective as of the
Commencement Date.
17. NOTICES
All notices or other communications which may be given pursuant to this Lease shall be in
writing and shall be deemed properly served if delivered by personal service or by certified mail
addressed to the Tenant and Landlord at the address indicated herein or as the same may be
changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally
served; or if by certified mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt,
whichever is earlier:
To Landlord: The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida,
Inc.
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Attn: Kamila E. Pritchett, Executive Director
To Tenant:
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Attn: James McQueen, Executive Director
With copy to: Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Attn: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Deputy Director/Staff Counsel
18. DEFAULT
a. LANDLORD'S OBLIGATION LANDLORD'S OBLIGATION REMEDIES. In
the event that:
i. Tenant shall on three (3) or more occasions be in default in the payment of rent
or other charges herein required to be paid by Tenant (default herein being
defined as payment received by Landlord fifteen (15) or more days subsequent
to the due date), regardless of whether or not such default has occurred on
consecutive or non-consecutive months; or
ii. Tenant has caused a lien to be filed against the Property and said lien is not
removed within sixty (60) days of recordation thereof; or
Tenant shall default in the observance or performance of any of the covenants and
agreements required to be performed and observed by Tenant hereunder for a period of
thirty (30) days after notice to Tenant in writing of such default (or if such default shall
reasonably take more than thirty (30) days to cure, Tenant shall not have commenced the
same within the thirty (30) days and diligently prosecuted the same to completion); then
Landlord shall be entitled to terminate this Lease by giving Tenant notice of termination,
in which event this Lease shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice
of termination, with the same force and effect as though the date so specified were the
date herein originally fixed as the termination date of the term of this Lease, and all rights
of Tenant under this Lease and in and to the Leased Premises shall expire and terminate,
and Tenant shall remain liable for all obligations under this Lease arising up to, but not
beyond, the date of such termination, and Tenant shall surrender the Leased Premises to
Landlord on the date specified in such notice. Landlord's remedies described above shall
preclude pursuit of any other remedy or remedies provided in this Lease or any other
remedy or remedies provided by law or in equity, separately or concurrently or in any
combination.
b. LANDLORD'S SELF-HELP. If Tenant shall default in the performance or
observance of any agreement or condition contained in this Lease which is Tenant's
responsibility to perform or observe and Tenant has failed to cure such default within
thirty (30) days after notice from Landlord specifying the default (or if such default shall
reasonably take more than thirty (30) days to cure, shall diligently prosecuted the same to
completion), Landlord may, at its option, without waiving any claim for damages for
breach of this agreement, at any time thereafter cure such default for the account of
Tenant, and any amount paid or contractual liability incurred by Landlord in so doing
shall be deemed paid or incurred for the account of Tenant and Tenant agrees to
reimburse Landlord therefor and save Landlord harmless therefrom. Provided, however,
that Landlord may cure any such default as aforesaid prior to the expiration of said
waiting period, without notice to Tenant if any emergency situation exists, or after notice
to Tenant, if the curing of such default prior to the expiration of said waiting period is
reasonably necessary to protect the Leased Premises or Landlord's interest therein, or to
prevent injury or damage to persons or property. If Tenant shall fail to reimburse
Landlord upon demand for any amount paid for the account of Tenant hereunder, said
amount shall be added to and become due as a part of the next payment of rent due and
shall for all purposes be deemed and treated as rent hereunder.
c. TENANT'S REMEDIES. In the event that Landlord shall default in the
observance or performance of any of the covenants and agreements required to be
performed and observed by Landlord herel.mder for a period of thirty (30) days after
notice to Landlord in writing of such default (or if such default shall reasonably take
more than thirty (30) days to cure, Landlord shall not have commenced the same within
the thirty (30) days and diligently prosecuted the same to completion), then Tenant shall
be entitled to terminate this Lease by giving Landlord notice of termination, in which
event this Lease shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice of
termination, with the same force and effect as though the date so specified were the date
herein originally fixed as the termination date of the term of this Lease, and all rights of
Landlord under this Lease shall expire and terminate, and Landlord shall remain liable for
all obligations under this Lease arising up to the date of such termination. Tenant's pursuit
of any remedy or remedies, including without limitation, any one or more of the remedies
stated herein shall not constitute an election of remedies or preclude pursuit of any other
remedy or remedies provided in this Lease or any other remedy or remedies provided by
law or in equity, separately or concurrently or in any combination.
d. TENANT'S SELF HELP. If Landlord shall default in the performance or
observance of any agreement or condition in this Lease contained on its part to be
performed or observed, and if Landlord shall not cure such default within thirty (30) days
after notice from Tenant specifying the default (or, if such default shall reasonably take
more than thirty (30) days to cure, and Landlord shall not have commenced the same
within the thirty (30) days and diligently prosecuted the same to completion), Tenant
may, at its option, without waiving any claim for damages for breach of agreement, at any
time thereafter cure such default for the account of Landlord and any amount paid or any
contractual liability incurred by Tenant in so doing shall be deemed paid or incurred for
the account of Landlord and Landlord shall reimburse Tenant therefor and save Tenant
harmless therefrom. Provided, however, that Tenant may cure any such default as
aforesaid prior to the expiration of said waiting period, without notice to Landlord if an
emergency situation exists, or after notice to Landlord, if the curing of such default prior
to the expiration of said waiting period is reasonably necessary to protect the Leased
Premises or Tenant's interest therein or to prevent injury or damage to persons or
property. If Landlord shall fail to reimburse Tenant upon demand for any amount paid or
liability incurred for the account of Landlord hereunder, said amount or liability may be
deducted by Tenant from the next or any succeeding payments of rent due hereunder.
19. TERMINATION
Tenant reserves the right to terminate this Lease, at any time for any reason upon giving thirty
(30) days written notice of termination to Landlord. If this Lease should be terminated as
provided herein, Tenant shall be relieved of all obligations under this Lease.
20. SUBORDINATION
Tenant shall, upon the request of Landlord in writing, subordinate this Lease to the lien of any
present or future institutional mortgage upon the Leased Premises regardless of the time of
execution or the time of recording of any such mortgage. Provided, however, that as a condition
to such subordination, the holder of any such mortgage shall enter first into a written agreement
with Tenant in form suitable for recording to the effect that:
a. in the event of foreclosure or other action taken under the mortgage by the holder thereof,
this Lease and the rights of Tenant hereunder shall not be disturbed but shall continue in
full force and effect so long as Tenant shall not be in default hereunder; and
b. such holder shall permit insurance proceeds and condemnation proceeds to be used for any
restoration and repair required under this Lease. Tenant agrees that if the m0lgagee or
any person claiming under the mortgagee shall succeed to the interest of Landlord in this
Lease, Tenant will recognize said m0lgagee or person as its Landlord under the terms of
this Lease, provided that said mortgagee or person for the period during which said
mortgagee or person respectively shall be in possession of the Leased Premises and
thereafter their respective successors in interest shall assume all of the obligations of
Landlord hereunder. The word "mortgage", as used herein includes mortgages, deeds of
trust or other similar instruments, and modifications, and extensions thereof. The term
"institutional mortgage" as used in this Section means a mortgage securing a loan from a
bank (commercial or savings) or trust company, insurance company or pension trust or any
other lender institutional in nature and constituting a lien upon the Leased Premises.
21. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Landlord covenants and agrees that upon Tenant paying the rent and observing and performing
all of the terms, covenants and conditions on Tenant's part to be observed and performed
hereunder, that Tenant may peaceably and quietly have, hold, occupy and enjoy the Leased
Premises in accordance with the terms of this Lease without hindrance or interference from
Landlord or any persons lawfully claiming through Landlord.
22. ZONING AND GOOD TITLE
Landlord warrants and represents, upon which warranty and representation Tenant has relied in
the execution of this Lease, that Landlord is the owner of the Leased Premises, in fee simple
absolute, free and clear of all encumbrances, except for the easements, covenants and restrictions
of record as of the date of this Lease. Such exceptions shall not impede or interfere with the quiet
use and enjoyment of the Leased Premises by Tenant. Landlord further warrants and covenants
that this Lease is and shall be a first lien on the Leased Premises, subject only to any Mortgage to
which this Lease is subordinate or may become subordinate pursuant to an agreement executed
by Tenant, and to such encumbrances as shall be caused by the acts or omissions of Tenant; that
Landlord has full right and lawful authority to execute this Lease for the term, in the manner, and
upon the conditions and provisions herein contained; that there is no legal impediment to the use
of the Leased Premises as set out herein; that the Leased Premises are not subject to any
easements, restrictions, zoning ordinances or similar governmental regulations which prevent
their use as set out herein; that the Leased Premises presently are zoned for the use contemplated
herein and throughout the term of this lease may continue to be so used therefor by virtue of said
zoning, under the doctrine of "non -conforming use'l, or valid and binding decision of
appropriate authority, except, however, that said representation and warranty by Landlord shall
not be applicable in the event that Tenant's act or omission shall invalidate the application of said
zoning, the doctrine of "non -conforming use" or the valid and binding decision of the appropriate
authority. Landlord shall furnish without expense to Tenant, within thirty (30) days after written
request therefor by Tenant, a title report covering the Leased Premises showing the condition of
title as of the date of such certificate, provided, however, that Landlord's obligation hereunder
shall be limited to the furnishing of only one such title report.
23. HOLDING OVER
In the event that Tenant or anyone claiming under Tenant shall continue occupancy of the Leased
Premises after the expiration of the term of this Lease or any renewal or extension thereof
without any agreement in writing between Landlord and Tenant with respect thereto, such
occupancy shall not be deemed to extend or renew the term of the Lease, but such occupancy
shall continue as a tenancy at will, from month to month, upon the covenants, provisions and
conditions herein contained. The rental shall be the rental in effect during the term of this Lease
as extended or renewed, prorated and payable for the period of such occupancy.
24. FIXTURES
All personal property, furnishings and equipment presently and all other trade fixtures installed
in or hereafter by or at the expense of Tenant and all additions and/or improvements, exclusive of
structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, affixed to the Leased Premises and used in the
operation of the Tenant's business made to, in or on the Leased Premises by and at the expense of
Tenant and susceptible of being removed from the Leased Premises without damage, unless such
damage be repaired by Tenant, shall remain the property of Tenant and Tenant may, but shall not
be obligated to, remove the same or any part thereof at any time or times during the term hereof,
provided that Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall make any repairs occasioned by such
removal.
25. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
If Landlord, at any time during the term of this Lease or any extension or renewal thereof,
receives one or more bona fide offers from third parties to purchase the Property, or the demised
premises therein, and any such offer is acceptable to Landlord, then Landlord agrees so to notify
Tenant in writing, giving the name and address of the bona fide offeror and the price, terms and
conditions of such offer, and Tenant shall have a period of not less than thirty (30) days from and
after the receipt of such notice from Landlord in which to elect to purchase the Property for the
consideration and on the terms and conditions contained in said bona fide offer.
If Tenant does not elect to purchase or does not purchase said Property, and Landlord either sells
or fails to sell the Property to any one or more of such third parties, who may make such offer or
offers, then in any and all such events all of the terms, provisions, conditions, and privileges of
this Lease, including this option, and the other rights and obligations of Tenant under this Lease
shall continue in full force and effect.
26. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. WAIVER. Failure of either party to complain of any act or omission on the part of
the other party, no matter how long the same may continue, shall not be deemed to be a
waiver by said party of any of its rights herelmder. No waiver by either party at any time,
express or implied, of any breach of any provision of this Lease shall be deemed a waiver of
a breach of any other provision of this Lease or a consent to any subsequent breach of the
same or any other provision. If any action by either party shall require the consent or
approval of the other party, the other party's consent to or approval of such action on any one
occasion shall not be deemed a consent to or approval of said action on any subsequent
occasion or a consent to or approval of any other action on the same or any subsequent
occasion. Any and all rights and remedies which either party may have under this Lease or by
operation of law, either at law or in equity, upon any breach, shall be distinct, separate and
cumulative and shall not be deemed inconsistent with each other, and no one of them,
whether exercised by said party or not, shall be deemed to be an exclusion of any other; and
any two or more or all of such rights and remedies may be exercised at the same time.
b. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. It is understood and agreed between the parties
hereto that time is of the essence of this Lease, and as to all of the terms, conditions and
provisions contained herein. Any time period herein described as ten (10) days or more shall
mean calendar days; less than ten (10) days shall mean business days.
c. AMENDMENT. This Lease may not be altered, changed, or amended, except by
an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. This
Lease and any exhibits attached hereto shall constitute the entire agreement reached in all
previous negotiations between the parties hereto and there are no other representations,
agreements or understandings of any kind, either written or oral, except as specifically set
forth herein.
d. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. At any time and from time to time, Landlord and
Tenant each agree, upon request in writing from the other, to execute, acknowledge and
deliver to the other or to any person designated by the other a statement in writing certifying
that the Lease is unmodified and is in full force and effect, or if there have been
modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified (stating the modifications),
that the other party is not in default in the performance of its covenants hereunder, or if there
have been such defaults, specifying the same, and the dates to which the rent and other
charges have been paid.
e. RECORDATION OF LEASE. Tenant, or anyone claiming under Tenant, shall not
record this Lease or any memorandum thereof without the prior written consent of Landlord.
Instead, Landlord may record a short form of memorandum (the "Memorandum") of this
Lease. Within five (5) days of written request by Landlord, Tenant shall execute Landlord's
Memorandum and promptly return same to Landlord.
f. AUTHORITY. Landlord and Tenant duly certify that each possess the legal
authority to enter into this Lease. A resolution, motion or similar action has been duly
adopted as an official act of Tenant's governing body, authorizing the execution of this Lease,
and identifying the official representative of Tenant to act in connection herewith and to
provide such additional information as may be required by Landlord. In addition, Tenant
warrants that it is not necessary for any other person, firm, corporation, or entity to join in the
execution of this Lease to make Tenant's execution complete, appropriate and binding.
g. SEVERABILITY. If any term or provision of this Lease or the application hereof
to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term or provision to persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be
affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Lease shall be valid and be enforced to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
h. CAPTIONS. The captions of the Sections or subsections of this Lease are for
convenience only and are not a part of this Lease and do not in any way limit or amplify the
terms and provisions of this Lease. The word "Landlord" and the pronouns referring thereto,
shall mean, where the context so admits or requires, the persons, firm or corporation named
herein as Landlord or the mortgagee in possession at any time, of the land and building
comprising the Leased Premises. If there is more than one Landlord, the covenants of
Landlord shall be the joint and several obligations of each of them, and if Landlord is a
partnership, the covenants of Landlord shall be the joint and several obligations of each of
the partners and the obligations of the firm. Any pronoun shall be read in the singular or
plural and in such gender as the context may require. Except as in this Lease otherwise
provided, the terms and provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto nor by any third
party as creating the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of a joint venture
between the parties hereto, it being understood and agreed that neither any provision
contained herein, nor any acts of the parties hereto, shall be deemed to create any relationship
between the parties hereto other than the relationship of Landlord and Tenant.
i. BROKERAGE. No party has acted as, by or through a broker in the effectuation
of this Agreement, except as set out hereinafter.
j. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument contains the entire and only agreement
between the palties, and no oral statements or representations or prior written matter not
contained in this instrument shall have any force and effect.
k. GOVERNING LAW. All matters pertaining to this agreement (including its
interpretation, application, validity, performance and breach) in whatever jurisdiction action
may be brought, shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Florida. The parties herein waive trial by jury and agree to submit to the personal
jurisdiction and venue of a court of subject matter jurisdiction located in Miami - Dade
County, State of Florida. In the event that litigation results from or arises out of this
Agreement or the performance thereof, the parties agree to reimburse the prevailing party's
reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and all other expenses, whether or not taxable by the
court as costs, in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing party may be entitled.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to
be executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized as of the day
and year above written.
LANDLORD:
THE BLACK ARCHIVES,
HISTORY AND RESEARCH
FOUNDATION OF SOUTH
FLORIDA, INC., a Florida not -
for -profit corporation
By:
Kamila E. Pritchett, Executive Director
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20
by
Personally Known OR Produced Identification
Type of Identification Produced
(NOTARY SEAL)
NOTARY PUBLIC — STATE OF FLORIDA
Print Name:
Commission No.:
Commission
Expires:
TENANT:
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK
WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, of the
City of Miami, a public agency and body
corporate created pursuant to Section
163.356, Florida Statutes
By: By:
Todd B. Hannon
James McQueen
Clerk of the Board Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: REQUIREMENTS:
By: By:
Vincent T. Brown Esq. Ann -Marie Sharpe, Director
Deputy Director/Staff Counsel Division of Risk Management
EXHIBIT A
Address of the Property
BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORIC LYRIC THEATRE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LYRIC SUBDIVISION
PB 172-009 T-23435
TR A
LOT SIZE 25231 SQ FT M/L
FAU 01 0103 060 1010 THRU 1240
EXHIBIT B
LEASED PREMISES AREA