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02/21/1996 Agreement • LEASE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered Into by Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 5100 College Road, Stock Island, Key West, FL 33040 (Lessor/County), and cTCh`-...Cablevision`of Florida, Inc., whose address is 1700 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040 (Lessee/TCI). The~County owns'a t?act:'of"laridyori'"l orig'Key,:Florida, which has previously been leased by TCI and its predecessors for use In connection with cable services provided throughout Monroe County. T}iexpcirfies desire' that`'th'e'Cou"ntsridei a saki pfoperty`tooTCI 7 Fthe'd"u`rafi'cn of its existing County franchise:""Therefore, the County and TO agree as :follows: • 1. PREMISES. The County leases to TCI the property described below: A tract of land in a part of Government Lot 1, Section 5, T. 65 S., R. 35 E., on Long Key, Monroe County, Florida, and being more •particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the centerline of U.S. Highway No. 1 and the Point of Curve of Station 24068 plus 96.1, Florida East Coast Railway Right of Way and Tract Map, bear northeasterly along the centerline of U.S. Highway No. 1 for a distance of 330.22 feet to a point; thence at right angles and southeasterly for a distance of 50.0 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land hereinafter described, said point of beginning also being on the southeasterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 1; from said point of beginning, continue bearing southeasterly and at right angles to U.S. Highway No. 1 for a distance of 300.0 feet to a point; thence at right angles and northeasterly for a distance of 300.0 feet to a point; thence at right angles and northwesterly for a distance of 300.0 feet to a point on the southeasterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 1; thence bear southwesterly along • the southeasterly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 1 for a distance of 300.0 feet, back to the point of beginning. • 2. TERM. Lessee shall have and hold the above described premises for a term commencing on March 9, 1995 and terminating on March 8,2010. . • • 3. RENTAL AMOUNT. Lessee shall pay Lessor the sum of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per month, payable on or before the ninth day of each month. The fee shall be made payable to Monroe County and paid to the Clerk at Monroe County Courthouse,500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. 4. UTILITIES. Lessee shall promptly pay all gas, water, electric, cable, and any other utility charges which may become payable during the term of this lease for utilities used by the Lessee on the premises. 5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. Lessee shall be responsible for all maintenance and repairs on the premises in accord with generally accepted business practices. Lessee shall also be responsible for any of the premises damaged by the Lessee, its officers,agents,and employees. 6. ALTERATIONS. Lessee shall have the right to make any alterations in and to the demised premises during the term of this lease upon first obtaining the written consent thereto of the Lessor,which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7. RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS. Lessee shall have the right of ingress to and egress from the premises described above. • 8. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION. Lessee covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe County Board of Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage (including property owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including attomey's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of the Lessee utilizing the property governed by this lease agreement. The extent of • liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement. 9. INSURANCE. The Lessee shall obtain,at its own expense, insurance as specified below. The Lessee shall maintain the required insurance throughout the entire term of this 2 • , • lease agreement. Failure to comply with this provision may result in the immediate termination of the lease agreement and the return of all property owned by the County. The Lessee shall provide to the County as satisfactory evidence of the required insurance, a Certificate of Insurance. All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to cancellation, non-renewal, material change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty (30) days prior notification is given to the County by the insurer. The acceptance and/or approval of the Lessee's insurance shall not be construed as relieving the Lessee from any liability or obligation assumed under this contract or imposed by law. The Lessee shall maintain General Liability Insurance throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimum: • " Premises Operations • Products and Completed Operations • Blanket Contractual Liability • Personal Injury Liability w Expanded Definition of Property Damage . " Fire Legal Liability (with limits equal to the fair market value of the leased property) The minimum limits acceptable shall be$300,000 Combined Single Limit {CSL} If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be$100,000 per person, $300.000 per occurrence,and$50,000 property damage. An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract. In addition, the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following_the termination of the lease agreement. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be included as "Additional • Insured" on all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements. • Any deviations from these General Insurance Requirements must be requested in writing on the County prepared form entitled "Request for Waiver of Insurance Requirements" and approved by Monroe County Risk Management. 10. INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ON PREMISES. Lessee shall be responsible for all property of any kind that may be on the premises during the term of this lease, and, except for any negligence of the Lessor, the Lessor shall not be liable to the Lessee or any other person for any injury, loss or damage to property or to any person on the premises. In the event that the demised premises or a major part thereof are destroyed by storm or other casualty, the Lessor may, at its option, forthwith restore the demised premises at its own cost and expense. Rental thereon will cease until the completion of such restoration. If the demised premises cannot, after such casualty. be restored within ninety (90) days, Lessee may terminate the lease,upon giving written notice to Lessor. 11. EXPIRATION OF TERM. At the expiration of the term of this lease, the Lessee shall peaceably yield up to the Lessor the demised premises in good and tenantable repair. It is understood and agreed that the Lessee shall have the right to remove from the premises all personal property of the Lessee and all fixtures, machinery, equipment, appurtenances, and appliances placed or installed on the premises by Lessee, provided that the Lessee restores the premises to as good a state of repair as they were prior to the removal. Lessee shall be solely responsible for any hazardous materials on the premises. 12. SUBLEASE ANb ASSIGNMENT. The Lessee shall nol sublet or assign all or any part of the demised premises without prior written consent of the Lessor, provided, however. that Lessee may assign the lease to an affiliate of Lessee without such consent upon giving notice to Lessor of the assignment. 13. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BOUND BY COVENANTS. All the covenants. stipulations and agreements herein shall extend to and bind the legal representatives, successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto. 4 • 14. WAIVER. The waiver by the Lessor of any breach of this lease by the Lessee shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of any duty or covenant imposed by this lease. 15. EARLY TERMINATION. The County shall have the right, upon giving thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the Lessee of its intent to terminate this Agreement due to a breach of any of the Lessee's covenants under this Agreement, unless the Lessee shall correct the default or breach within that thirty (30) day period. Either party may terminate this lease without cause upon giving ninety (90) days written notice to the other party. 16. RIGHT OF INSPECTION. The County may enter upon the premises now or hereafter leased to Lessee at any reasonable lime for any purpose necessary, incidental to, or connected with the performance of its obligations hereunder, or in the exercise of its governmental functions. 17. NOTICE. Notices to the parties shall be sent by certified mail, postage prepaid,and addressed to the following: FOR COUNTY: FOR LESSEE: COPY TO: Mayor and Chairman of the TCI Cablevision of TCI Southeast, Inc. Board of County Commissioners Florida, Inc. Legal Department Monroe County Courthouse General Manager 2204 Lakeshore Drive P.O. Box 1680 1700 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Suite 325 Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 Birmingham,AL 35209 18. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. Lessee shall pay all taxes and assessments which may be lawfully levied by a duly constituted taxing body with respect to the demised premises. 19. SURRENDER OF POSSESSION. Upon the expiration or other termination of this lease or any renewal thereof, Lessee's right to use the premises, facilities, rights, licenses, services and privileges herein leased shall cease and Lessee shall forthwith upon such expiration or termination surrender same in good repair. 5 • 20. DISCRIMINATION. The Lessee, In exercising any of the rights or privileges herein granted to Lessee, shall not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or groups of persons on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law. 21. RENEWAL. The Lessee is hereby granted the option to renew this lease if Lessee obtains a franchise renewal upon renegotiated terms and conditions. If Lessee desires to renew this lease under the provisions of this article, it shall give Lessor written notice thereof not less than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the term. Upon receipt of notice of Lessee's intent to renew, County shall commence negotiations with Lessee. Both parties shall negotiate new terms and conditions in good faith. This renewal option shall not be available if the County does not grant a new franchise to Lessee. 22. AS IS. The Lessee accepts the property in "as-is" condition and County shall not be obligated to repair, maintain, or renovate same. 23. GOVERNING LAW/VENUE. This lease shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The venue on any action in this lease shall be laid in Monroe County, Florida, and any action to determine the rights or obligations of the parties shall be brought in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court. 24. NO REPRESENTATION. County makes no representation, warranty, guarantee, or averment of any kind whatsoever concerning the physical condition of the premises at the commencement of this term, and it Is agreed that County will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or cost which may be incurred by Lessee by reason of any such physical condition. 6 ' • ' .' •�. (TCl/Long Key Lease) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this lease to be executed as of the day and year first above written. (SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE,CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA • By: L rl04,1/.44.) B >:.•�.JDep Mayor/chairman (SEAL) ATTEST: ICI CABLEVISION OF FLORIDA,INC. By: Thomas R. a en Arthur O.Doha Title: Executhm Vice President Assistant Secretor)! • as/contracts/tcilong. APPROVED AS T AND LE CY BY A ORN ' p"MICE DATE �i 7