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07/11/1990 Lease LEASE WHEREAS, Terri L. Stiglitz, on June 29, 1990, sold the property described in Section 2 to Monroe County, and WHEREAS, the County has agreed to rent the premises to Terri L. Stiglitz for up to six months, as follows: 1. PARTIES This contract of lease is made and entered into on the /lye, day of , 1990, by and between Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, who is referred to as the lessor, and Terri L. Stiglitz, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 386, Big Pine Key, Florida 33043, who is referred to as lessee. 2. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The lessor leases the building and land located in Monroe County, Florida and more particularly described as: Tract IC Pine Key Acres in Section 23, Township 66 South, Range 29 East, Big Pine Key (South Street) to lessee for lessee's use as a residence. 3. TERMS Lessor leases the above premises for a term of six (6) months, beginning June 29, 1990, and terminating on December 31, 1990, at the monthly rate of $600.00 payable in advance on the first day of each month. The first payment shall be July 1, 1990 for $640.00, [pro -rated for the two (2) days in June]. All rental payments should be made to lessor at the County Administrator's Office, Junior College Road, Stock Island, Key West, Florida 33040. 4. DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENTALS, FEES AND CHARGES In the event lessee fails to pay any rental on the first of each month, such failure shall be a default of this lease. Lessor may, at its option, immediately or at any time thereafter, enter the leased premises, repossess the lessor's property, and expel lessee and remove its effects, forcibly if necessary, without being guilty of trespass and without prejudice to any remedy which otherwise might be used for arrears of rent or proceding breach of covenant. If the lessor repossesses the property, the lease shall terminate. Further, if lessee fails to perform any of the other covenants of this lease and such default shall continue for fifteen (15) days after notice is given in writing by the County, or failure to correct any violation shall continue for fifteen (15) days after notice is given in writing by the County, or its agents or attorneys to the lessee, the County may, at its option, declare this lease forfeited, and may immediately re -enter and repossess the leased property, and any of the rents prepaid shall be forfeited by the lessee, and in no way shall affect the collection of any other damages which may be due the County as a result of any defaults. In the event lessor is obligated to participate in any court proceeding in order to enforce any of its rights under this paragraph or to collect its rentals, fees and charges, lessor, if successful in pursuing such litigation, shall be entitled to an additional amount in such sum as any District or Circuit Court having competent jurisdiction shall determine as a reasonable attorney's fee. 5. CANCELLATION BY LESSOR The lessor may cancel this agreement by giving the lessee 30 days advance written notice to be served upon the happening of any of the following events: A. The filing by lessee of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. B. The institution of proceedings in bankruptcy against lessee and adjudication of lessee as a bankrupt pursuant to such proceedings. C. The taking by a court of jurisdiction of lessee and its assets pursuant to proceedings brought under th provisions of any Federal reorganization act. D. The appointment of a receiver of lessee's assets. E. The divestiture of lessee's estate by other operation of law. F. The default by lessee in the performance of any covenant or agreement required to be performed by lessee other than failure to pay rentals, fees and charges when due and the failure of lessee to remedy such default for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt from the lessor of written notice to remedy the same; provided, however, that no notice of cancellation, as above provided, shall be of any force or effect if lessee shall have remedied the default prior to lessee's notice of cancellation. No waiver of default by the lessor of any of the terms, to be performed shall be construed to act as a waiver of any subsequent default of any of the terms to be performed by the lessee nor is it a waiver of any right on the part of the lessor to cancel this lease for failure by lessee to so perform any of the terms of this lease. 6. CANCELLATION BY LESSEE Lessee may cancel this agreement any time that lessee is not in default in its payments to lessor, by giving lessor thirty (30) days advance written notice to the County. 7. INDEMNITY Lessee agrees fully to indemnify, and save and hold harm- less, the lessor from and against all claims and actions and all expenses incidental to the investigation and defense thereof; based upon or arising out of damages or injuries to third persons or their property, caused by the negligence of lessee, its agents or employees, in the use or occupancy of the leased premises, by lessee provided, however, that lessee shall not be liable for any injury or damage or loss occasioned by the negligence of lessor, its agents or employees; and provided, further that lessor shall give to lessee prompt and reasonable notice of any such claims or actions and lessee shall have the right to investigate, compro- mise and defend the same. Lessee agrees to carry and keep in force its homeowners insurance with a minimum combined limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage of no less than $100,000. The lessor shall be named as additional insured and will be furnished with a certificate in evidence of the insurance providing for no less than thirty (30) days notice in the event of material change or cancellation. Lessee shall carry its insurance coverages with insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida. 8. QUIET ENJOYMENT Lessor agrees that, on payment of the rent and performance of the covenants and agreements on the part of lessee, lessee shall peaceably have and enjoy the leased premises and all rights and privileges of the leased premises. 9. SURRENDER OF POSSESSION Upon the expiration or other termination of this lease, lessee's right to use the leased premises, shall cease and lessee shall immediately upon such expiration or termination surrender the same. 10. INSPECTION BY LESSOR Lessor may enter upon the leased premises at any reasonable time for any purpose necessary, incidental to or connected with the performance of its obligations or in the exercise of its governmental functions. 11. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING Lessee shall not at any time assign this agreement or any part of it, nor sublet all or any portion of the leased premises without written approval of lessor passed by resolution provided, however, that lessor shall not unreasonably withhold approval. These prohibitions include assignment of this agreement to any corporation with which lessee may merge or consolidate or which may succeed all or any portion of the business of lessee. 12. NOTICES Notices to lessor provided shall be sufficient if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners P. 0. Box 1680 Key West, FL 33040 and notice to lessee, if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Terri L. Stiglitz P.O. Box 386 Big Pine Key, FL 33043 or to such other respective addresses as the parties may desig- nate to each other in writing from time to time. 13. PARAGRAPH HEADINGS The paragraph headings contained in this lease are for convenience or reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any providion in this lease. 14. INVALID PROVISIONS In the event any provision contained in this lease is held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the inva- lidity of any such provision shall in no way effect any other covenant, condition or provision herein contained; provided that the invalidity of such a provision does not materially prejudice either lessor or lessee in its respective rights and obligations contained in the valid provisions of this lease. 15. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BOUND BY COVENANTS All the agreements in this lease shall extend to and bind the legal representatives, successors and assigns of the respec- tive parties. 16. NON- DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE The lessee in exercising any of the rights or privileges granted to him shall not on the grounds of race, color or nation- al origin discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or groups of persons in any manner prohibited by federal, state or local laws, and the lessor is granted the right to take such action to enforce this non - discrimination covenant. 17. ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES Acceptance of premises is in "as is" condition and lessor shall not be obligated to repair, maintain or renovate the premises. 18. ANTI - KICKBACK Lessee warrants that no person has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this agreement upon an agreement or under- standing for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee and that no employee or officer of the lessor has any inter- est, financially or otherwise, in lessee. For breach or vio- lation of this warranty, the lessor shall have the right to annul this contract without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or consideration, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. 19. REPAIRS Lessee shall, at all times during the lease and at its own cost and expense repair, replace and maintain in good, safe, and substantial condition all buildings and any improvements, . `itions, and alterations on the leased premises, and shall use reasonable precaution to prevent waste, damage or injury to the leased premises. 20. TAXES Lessee stall pay on or before the last day on which payment may be made without penalty or interests, all tares, assessments or governmental charges that may be imposed on the leased proper- ty during the term of the lease, except that there will be no property taxes since the property is tax exempt. 21. CONSENT T 0 JURISDICTION This agreement, its performance, and all disputes arising hereunder, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida and both parties agree that a proper venue for any action shall be Monroe County. 22. EFFECTIVE DATE This lease cannot be in full force and effect until approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida. 23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes any an d all prior agreements with respect to such subject matter between lessor and the lessee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agrt lent as of tl,e date first above written. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LESSEE! OF MONROF COUNTY, FLORIDA By4:7‘ 1 a y Gl' { vie►11[[lfi:i ?' St s, (SEA?, At to a DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk "C;:th i // //a,. APPROVED AS ro FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY. f3Y _1ak a4, Attorne °s Office -