07/01/2011 to 06/30/2012...06/15/2011 LeaseDANNY L. KOLHA GE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DATE: June 16, 2011
TO: Dent Pierce, Director
Public Works Division
ATTN.• Beth Leto, Assistant Director
Public Works Division
FROM. Pamela G. Hanco(4-1c.
At the June 15, 2011, Board of County Commissioner's meeting, the Board granted
approval and authorized execution of the following:
Item C21 Lease Agreement with Early Learning Coalition of Miami- Dade/Monroe to
provide office space at the Gato Building.
Item C22 Contract with Diversified Services of Key West, Inc. for janitorial services at
the May Hill Russell Library and Department of Juvenile Justice Building, second floor.
Item C23 Contract with U.S. Water Services Corporation for operation and maintenance
of the wastewater treatment plant for the Roth Building, Monroe County.
Enclosed is a duplicate originals of each of the above - mentioned for your handling.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact this office.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
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LEASE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into by MONROE COUNTY, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key
West, FL 33040, (COUNTY or the LESSOR), and Early Learning Coalition of Miami -
Dade /Monroe (TENANT or the LESSEE), a non - profit corporation incorporated in the
State of Florida, whose address is 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 5`" Floor, Coral Gables,
FL 33134.
WHEREAS, the BOCC leases premises to other governmental agencies and
not - for - profit organizations servicing the County community; and
WHEREAS, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami - Dade /Monroe has requested
use of County office space; and
WHEREAS, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami - Dade /Monroe provides
school readiness and voluntary prekindergarten programs; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY owns an office building known as the Gato Building at
1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Gato Building has a number of vacant offices due to the
reduction of the County workforce; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC has determined that is in the best interests of Monroe
County to lease unused office space at the Gato Building;
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the promises contained herein the
parties agree to the following:
1. PROPERTY. The COUNTY leases exclusively to the LESSEE 434 square feet
of office space; offices 1 -201, 1 -204, and 1 -205 in the Gato Building and which is
shown on Exhibit A, hereafter the premises. Exhibit A is attached and made a part of
this Agreement.
2. TERM. The term of this Agreement is for a period of one year beginning July
i 2011 through June 30, 2012. LESSOR may, at its sole discretion, approve a
request from LESSEE to renew the term of this lease for (1) one additional (1) year
period upon submission, at least 30 days prior to the termination date of the initial
term, of a written request by LESSEE to renew the term of this Lease Agreement. If
LESSOR approves the renewal request, such renewal shall be upon the same terms
and conditions contained in this Agreement.
3. USE AND CONDITIONS. The premises shall be used solely for the purposes
of coordinating the delivery of school readiness and voluntary prekindergarten
programs in Monroe County. If the premises are used for any other purpose, the
COUNTY shall have the option of immediately terminating this Agreement. LESSEE
shall not permit any use of the premises in any manner that would obstruct or
interfere with any COUNTY functions and duties.
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The LESSEE will further use and occupy said premises in a careful and proper
manner, and not commit any waste thereon. LESSEE will not cause, or allow to be
caused, any nuisance or objectionable activity of any nature on the premises. Any
activities in any way involving hazardous materials or substances of any kind
whatsoever, either as those terms may be defined under any state or federal laws or
regulations or as those terms are understood in common usage, are specifically
prohibited. The LESSEE will not use or occupy said premises for any unlawful
purpose and will, at LESSEE's sole cost and expense, conform to and obey any
present or future ordinance and /or rules, regulations, requirements and orders of
governmental authorities or agencies respecting the use and occupation of said
premises. These covenants of the LESSEE shall also be binding on the use of the
personnel, volunteers or clients of LESSEE in accessing any common areas of the
Gato Building.
No signs of any kind will be permitted on the external fagade of the building or in the
parking lot. A sign no larger than 8 1 /2 " X 11" may be posted at the entry door to the
premises.
4. RENT. For the use of the premises, the LESSEE must pay the COUNTY the
sum of $21,791.14 per year, for 434 square feet of office space at $50.21 per square
foot, which rental sum is due in monthly installments on the first day of the month
payable in advance, at $1,815.93 per month. The twelve monthly payments shall be
remitted to Monroe County Clerk's Office, 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL
33040. A late charge in the amount of $ 100.00 will be charged for each Lease
Payment made more than five (Q days after the date it is due.
a) Additional consideration from each party:
Utilities Electricity, office maintenance, office cleaning, and local phone calls
will be provided by LESSOR at no additional cost to LESSEE, unless the occupation of
the premises has a significant impact on any of such costs to LESSOR, in which case
the parties will either renegotiate the consideration or mutually terminate this
agreement. LESSEE shall be entitled to use the common areas of the Gato Building,
including conference rooms, bathrooms, lobby and other common areas incidental to
the purpose of their occupancy of the premises.
5. TAXES. The LESSEE must pay all taxes and assessments, including any sales
or use tax, levied by any government agency with respect to the LESSEE's
operations on the premises. If at any time after any tax or assessment has become
due or payable, the lessee, or its legal representative, neglects to pay the tax or
assessment, LESSOR shall have the option of paying the tax or assessment and the
amount paid by LESSOR shall be deemed to be additional rent for the leased
premises, due and payable IN FULL by the LESSEE. Upon payment of the tax or
assessment by the LESSOR, LESSOR shall provide written notification to LESSEE that
the tax or assessment has been paid and the full amount of the payment shall be
due and payable with the first monthly rental payment following notification.
6. INSURANCE. LESSEE shall, throughout the term of this lease, maintain
general liability insurance in a minimum amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($300,000.00); vehicle liability insurance in a minimum of Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($300,000.00); and worker's compensation insurance for bodily injury or
death to any one person or number of persons in any one occurrence in an amount
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not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) unless waived or
modified by County Risk Management per Administrative Instruction 4709. The
insurance policy (or policies) shall name Monroe County as an additional insured.
The LESSEE must keep in full force and effect the required insurance during
the term of this Agreement. If the insurance policies originally purchased which
meet the requirements of this lease are canceled, terminated or reduced in
coverage, then the LESSEE must immediately substitute complying policies so that
no gap in coverage occurs. Copies of current policy certificates shall be filed with the
COUNTY whenever acquired or amended. LESSOR shall maintain all -risk property
insurance on the GATO Building, including the premises, for an amount equal to the
full replacement cost therefore.
In the event of a casualty that renders the premises unable to be used for the
purposes set forth in section 3, for a period of thirty (30) days or longer, either party
shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon ten (10) days written notice to the
other party.
7. CONDITION OF PREMISES. The LESSEE must keep the premises in good
order and condition. The LESSEE must promptly repair damage to the premises
caused by LESSEE, its employees, agents or invitees, and specifically excluding
normal wear and tear and damage attributable to a casualty. At the end of the term
of this Agreement, the LESSEE must surrender the premises to the COUNTY in the
same good order and condition as the premises were on the commencement of the
term, normal wear and tear excepted. The LESSEE is solely responsible for any
improvements to land and appurtenances placed on the premises.
8. IMPROVEMENTS. No structure or improvements of any kind shall be placed
upon the land without the prior approval in writing by the County Administrator nor
shall any structure or improvement of any kind be placed upon the land without a
building permit issued by the COUNTY or any other agency, federal, state or local,
having jurisdiction. Any such structure or improvements shall be constructed in a
good and workmanlike manner at LESSEE's sole cost and expense. Subject to any
landlord's lien, any structures or improvements constructed by LESSEE shall be
removed by the LESSEE at LESSEE's sole cost and expense, by midnight on the day
of termination of this Agreement or extension hereof, and the land restored as nearly
as practical to its condition at the time this agreement is executed unless the Board
of County Commissioners accepts in writing delivery of the premises together with
any structures or improvements constructed by LESSEE. Portable or temporary
advertising signs are prohibited.
LESSEE shall perform, at the sole expense of LESSEE, all work required in the
preparation of the property or premises hereby leased for occupancy by LESSEE; and
LESSEE does hereby accept the leased property or premises as now being in fit and
tenantable condition for all purposes of LESSEE.
COUNTY reserves the right to inspect the leased area and to require whatever
adjustment to structures or improvements as COUNTY, in its sole discretion, deems
necessary. Any adjustments shall be done at LESSEE's sole costs and expense. Any
building permits sought by LESSEE shall be subject to permit fees.
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9. IDEMNIFICATION /HOLD HARMLESS. Notwithstanding any minimum
insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in this agreement, the LESSEE shall
defend, indemnify and hold COUNTY and COUNTY'S elected and appointed officers
and employees harmless from and against (i) any claims, actions or causes of action,
(ii) any litigation, administrative proceedings, appellate proceedings, or other
proceedings relating to any type of injury (including death), loss, damage, fine,
penalty, or business interruption and (iii) any costs or expenses (including without
limitation, costs of remediation in connection with a violation of any federal, state, or
local law or regulation, attorney's fees and costs, court cost, fines and penalties) that
may be asserted against, initiated with respect to, or sustained by, any indemnified
party by reason of, or in connection with, (A) any activity of LESSEE or any of its
employees, agents, contractors, or other invitees on the leasehold premises during
the term of this Agreement, (B) the negligence or willful misconduct of LESSEE or
any of its employees, agents, contractors or other invitees or (C) LESSEE'S default in
respect of any of the obligations that it undertakes under the terms of this Lease
Agreement, except to the extent the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation,
proceedings, costs or expense arise from the intentional or sole negligent acts or
negligent acts in part or omissions of the LESSSOR or any of its employees, agents,
contractors or invitees (other than LESSEE). Insofar as the claims, actions, causes of
action, litigation, proceedings, cost or expenses relate to event or circumstances that
occur during the terms of this Lease Agreement, this section will survive the
expiration of the term of this lease or any earlier termination of this lease.
10. NON - DISCRIMINATION. LESSEE agrees that there will be no discrimination
against any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a
court of competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this Lease
Agreement automatically terminates without any further action on the part of any
party, effective the date of the court order. LESSEE agrees to comply with all Federal
and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88 -352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as
amended (20 USC ss. 1681 -1683, and 1685 - 1686), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20
USC s. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101- 6107) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of
1972 (PL 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment
and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91 -616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health
Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd -3 and 290ee -3), as
amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8)
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC s. 1201 Note), as may be amended from time to
time, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10) Sections 13 -101, et
seq., Monroe County Code, relating to discrimination based on race, color, sex,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, familial status or age; 11) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in any
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Federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the subject matter of,
this Lease Agreement.
11. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated at the discretion of the
COUNTY in the following circumstances:
a) Lessee fails to pay the rent when due and fails to cure same within 5
days following written notice from LESSOR.
b) Lessee fails to obtain the insurance required under this lease or allows
the required insurance coverage to lapse or fall below the minimum required.
C) Lessee otherwise breaches the terms of this lease.
Unless the COUNTY has accepted in writing a delay in performance of duties, the
failure to perform said duties shall constitute a default under the terms of this
agreement. In the case of default /breach, the COUNTY shall first give LESSEE a
written notification stating the default /breach and that Lessee has ten (10) days to
correct the default /breach. If the Lessee has not commenced correction of the
default /breach at the end of the 10 days, then the COUNTY may terminate the lease
in its discretion. If it shall be necessary to employ the services of an attorney in
order to enforce its rights under this Agreement, the COUNTY shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees. Waiver of a default in any particular month shall not bind
the COUNTY to forego the provisions of this paragraph and any subsequent default
shall be grounds for termination. The COUNTY may in its discretion treat the LESSEE
in default and terminate this Agreement immediately, without prior notice, upon
failure of LESSEE to comply with any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement
may be terminated by COUNTY if and when, for any reason its controlling lease is
terminated by the State, upon provision of reasonable notice. LESSEE may
terminate this Agreement upon giving thirty days prior written notice to COUNTY.
12. DEFAULT. LESSOR'S right to repossess, operate, or sublease: If the rental
reserved by this lease or other charges to be paid under this lease by LESSEE, or any
part of this lease, are not paid when due and remain unpaid for a period of 10 days
after notice in writing, or if LESSEE fails to promptly perform any covenant,
condition, or agreement by it to be performed under this lease and such failure shall
continue for a period of ten (10) days after notice in writing specifying the nature of
such failure, or if LESSEE abandons the demised premises, or if LESSEE breaches
any obligation under this lease to be performed by it which cannot be cured, then,
and in any such event, LESSEE shall be deemed to be in default and LESSOR,
without further notice may at its option take possession of the leased premises,
including all improvements and fixtures and equipment located at, in or about the
premises.
By legal proceedings, LESSOR shall take, operate, or sublease the premises, in whole
or in part, for the account of the LESSEE as the LESSOR in good faith may deem
proper, for a term not exceeding the unexpired period of the full term of this lease.
LESSOR shall receive all proceeds and rent accruing from such operation or
subleasing of the leased premises or fixtures and equipment. LESSOR shall apply
these proceeds first, to the payment of all costs and expenses incurred by the
LESSOR in obtaining the possession of, and the operation or subleasing of the
premises or fixtures and equipment, including reasonable attorney's fees,
commissions, and collection fees, and any alteration or repairs reasonably necessary
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to enable the LESSOR to operate or sublease the premises or fixtures and
equipment; and second, to the payment of all such amounts as may be due or
become payable under the provisions of this lease. The remaining balance, if any,
given by the LESSOR to the LESSEE, shall be paid over to the LESSEE at the
expiration of the full term of this lease or on the sooner termination of the lease by
written notice of termination.
Repossession or subleasing not a termination; LESSOR'S right to terminate not
forfeited: no Repossession, operation, or subleasing of the premises or of fixtures
and equipment shall be construed as an election by the LESSOR to terminate this
lease unless a written notice of such intention is given by the LESSOR to the LESSEE.
Notwithstanding any such operation or subleasing without termination of this lease,
the LESSOR may at any time after that elect to terminate the lease in the event that
the LESSEE remains in default under this lease.
LESSEE'S obligation to pay deficiencies: in the event of the proceeds of rentals
received by the LESSOR under the provisions of this Section are insufficient to pay all
costs and expenses and all amounts due and becoming due under this lease, the
LESSEE shall pay to the LESSOR on demand such deficiency as may occur or exist.
LESSOR'S right to terminate lease: In the event of LESSEE'S default beyond any
applicable notice and cure periods, LESSOR may, at its option without further notice,
terminate this lease and all interest of LESSEE under this lease, and may then take
possession of the leased premises by legal proceedings.
LESSOR'S right on termination to recover amount equal to rent reserved: If this
lease is terminated by the LESSOR by reason of any default by LESSEE, LESSOR
shall be entitled to recover from the LESSEE, at the time of such termination the
excess, if any, of the amount of rent reserved in this lease for the balance of the
term of the lease.
LESSOR'S remedies are cumulative: Each and all of the remedies given to the
LESSOR in this lease or by law are cumulative, and the exercise of one right of
remedy shall not impair its right to exercise any other right or remedy.
13. DEFAULT - WAIVER. The waiver by the LESSEE or the COUNTY of an act or
omission that constitutes a default of an obligation under this Agreement does not
waive another default of that or any other obligation.
14. ASSIGNMENT. The LESSEE may not assign this Agreement or assign or
subcontract any of its obligations under this Agreement without the approval of the
COUNTY's Board of County Commissioners. All the obligations of this Agreement will
extend to and bind the legal representatives, successors and assigns of the LESSEE
and the COUNTY.
15. SUBORDINATION. This Agreement is subordinate to the laws and
regulations of the United States, the State of Florida, and the COUNTY, whether in
effect on commencement of this lease or adopted after that date.
16. GOVERNING LAWS /VENUE. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the
State of Florida applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely in the
State. In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted
for the enforcement or interpretation of this Lease Agreement, the LESSOR and
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LESSEE agree that venue will lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate
administrative body in Monroe County, Florida. The LESSOR AND LESSEE agree
that, in the event of conflicting interpretations of the terms or a term of this Lease
Agreement by or between any of them the issue shall be submitted to mediation
prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal proceeding.
17. CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement has been carefully reviewed by the
LESSEE and the COUNTY. Therefore, this Agreement is not to be construed against
any party on the basis of authorship.
18. NOTICES Notices in this Agreement, unless otherwise specified, must be
sent by certified mail to the following:
COUNTY:
County Administrator
Roman Gastesi, Jr.
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
LESSEE
Early Learning Coalition of Miami - Dade /Monroe
Evelio Torres
President and CEO
2555 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. 5 Floor
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
19. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. LESSEE is, and shall be, in the performance
of all works, services, and activities under this Agreement, an independent agency,
and not an employee, agent or servant of the BOCC. LESSEE shall exercise control,
direction, and supervision over the personnel and volunteers who use the premises.
LESSEE shall have no authority whatsoever to act on behalf and /or as agent for the
BOCC in any promise, agreement or representation other than specifically provided
for in this agreement. The BOCC shall at no time be legally responsible for any
negligence on the part of LESSEE, its employees, agents or volunteers resulting in
either bodily or personal injury or property damage to any individual, property or
corporation.
20. FULL UNDERSTANDING. This Agreement is the parties' final mutual
understanding. It replaces any earlier agreements or understandings, whether
written or oral. This Agreement cannot be modified or replaced except by another
written and signed agreement.
21. RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS. Lessee, its agent, employees,
customers, suppliers, and patrons shall have the right of ingress and egress to and
from the lease premises, which shall not be unreasonably restricted by the COUNTY.
22. RIGHT OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRS. LESSOR shall have access to the
premises, and each and every part thereof, during LESSEE'S regular business hours
for the purpose of inspecting the same, making repairs, and posting notices that
LESSOR may deem to be for the protection of the LESSOR or the property.
23. AMENDMENTS TO BE IN WRITING. This lease may be modified or
amended only by a writing duly authorized and executed by both LESSOR AND
LESSEE. It may not be amended or modified by oral agreements or understandings
between the parties unless the same shall be reduced to writing duly authorized and
executed by both LESSOR AND LESSEE.
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24. HOLDING OVER. No holding over and continuation of any business of the
lessee after the expiration of the term hereof shall be considered to be a renewal or
extension of this lease unless written approval of such holding over and a definite
agreement to such effect is signed by the LESSOR defining the length of such
additional term. Any holding over without consent of the LESSOR shall be considered
to be a day -to -day tenancy at a rental of three times the daily rate of the fixed
minimum monthly rental provided herein, computed on the basis of a 30 -day month.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This writing embodies the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties hereto, and there are no other agreements and
understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof that are
not merged herein and superseded hereby. Any amendment to this lease shall be in
writing, approved by the Board of County Commissioners, and signed by both parties
before it becomes effective.
26. SEVERABILITY. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Lease
Agreement (or the application thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be
declared invalid or unenforceable to any extent by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Lease Agreement,
shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant, condition and
provision of this Lease Agreement shall be valid a.nd shall be enforceable to the
fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining terms,
covenants, conditions and provisions of this Lease Agreement would prevent the
accomplishment of the original intent of this Lease Agreement. The LESSOR and
LESSEE agree to reform the Lease Agreement to replace any stricken provision with
a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken
provision.
27. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS The LESSOR and LESSEE agree that in the
event any cause of action or administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by
any party relative to the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, court costs,
investigative, and out -of- pocket expenses, as an award against the non - prevailing
party, and shall include attorney's fees, courts costs, investigative, and out -of- pocket
expenses in appellate proceedings. Mediation proceedings initiated and conducted
pursuant to this Lease Agreement shall be in accordance with the Florida Rules of
Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures required by the circuit court of
Monroe County.
28. BINDING EFFECT The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this
Lease Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the LESSOR and LESSEE and
their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
29. AUTHORITY Each party represents and warrants to the other that the
execution, delivery and performance of this Lease Agreement have been duly
authorized by all necessary County and corporate action, as required by law.
30. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES OR DISAGREEMENTS LESSOR and
LESSEE agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved
by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of the parties. If no
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resolution can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and confer session,
the issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of the
parties, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be
provided by this Lease Agreement or by Florida law.
31. COOPERATION In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is
instituted against either party relating to the formation, execution, performance, or
breach of this Lease Agreement, LESSOR and LESSEE agree to participate, to the
extent required by the other party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings,
and other activities related to the substance of this Lease Agreement or provision of
the services under this Lease Agreement. LESSOR and LESSEE specifically agree that
no party to this Lease Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration
proceedings related to this Lease Agreement.
32. COVENANT OF NO INTEREST LESSOR and LESSEE covenant that neither
presently has any interest, and shall not acquire any interest, which would conflict in
any manner or degree with its performance under this Lease Agreement, and that
the only interest of each is to perform and receive benefits as recited in this Lease
Agreement.
33. CODE OF ETHICS LESSOR agrees that officers and employees of the
COUNTY recognize and will be required to comply with the standards of conduct for
public officers and employees as delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes,
regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or acceptance of gifts; doing business with
one's agency; unauthorized compensation; misuse of public position, conflicting
employment or contractual relationship; and disclosure or use of certain information.
34. NO SOLICITATION/ PAYMENT The LESSOR and LESSEE warrant that, in
respect to itself, it has neither employed nor retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Lease
Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company,
corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for it,
any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or
resulting from the award or making of this Lease Agreement. For the breach or
violation of the provision, the LESSEE agrees that the LESSOR shall have the right to
terminate this Lease Agreement without liability and, at its discretion, to offset from
monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,
percentage, gift, or consideration.
35. PUBLIC ACCESS The LESSOR and LESSEE shall allow and permit
reasonable access to, and inspection of, all documents, papers, letters or other
materials in its possession or under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter
119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the LESSOR and LESSEE in
conjunction with this Lease Agreement; and the LESSOR shall have the right to
unilaterally cancel this Lease Agreement upon violation of this provision by Lessee.
36. NON - WAIVER OF IMMUNITY Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec.
768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation of the LESSOR and LESSEE in this Lease
Agreement and the acquisition of any commercial liability insurance coverage, self-
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insurance coverage, or local government liability insurance pool coverage shall not
be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability coverage, nor shall any
contract entered into by the LESSOR be required to contain any provision for waiver.
37. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES All of the privileges and immunities from
liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and pensions and relief,
disability, workers' compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of
officers, agents, or employees of any public agents or employees of the LESSOR,
when performing their respective functions under this Lease Agreement within the
territorial limits of the County shall apply to the same degree and extent to the
performance of such functions and duties of such officers, agents, volunteers, or
employees outside the territorial limits of the County.
38. NON - RELIANCE BY NON - PARTIES No person or entity shall be entitled to
rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this Lease Agreement to enforce or attempt
to enforce any third -party claim or entitlement to or benefit of any service or
program contemplated hereunder, and the LESSOR and LESSEE agree that neither
the LESSOR nor the LESSEE or any agent, officer, or employee of either shall have
the authority to inform, counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular individual
or group of individuals, entity or entities, have entitlements or benefits under this
Lease Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the community in
general or for the purposes contemplated in this Lease Agreement.
39. ATTESTATIONS LESSEE agrees to execute such documents as the LESSOR
may reasonably require, to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics
Statement, and a Drug -Free Workplace Statement.
40. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS This Lease Agreement may be executed
in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of
which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any of the
parties hereto may execute this Lease Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
41. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement will take effect on July 1, 2011.
S WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed by its
' representative.
NY �. KOLHAGE, CLERK
Early Learning Coalition
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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