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Item C21BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date:_ June 15, 2011 Division: Public Works Bulk Item: Yes x No _ Department: Facilities Maintenance Staff Contact Person/Phone #:John W. Kin 292-4531 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Lease Agreement with Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe to provide office space at the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL ITEM BACKGROUND: Due to staff reductions in 2008 - 2009, office space was available in the Gato Building. In 2009, The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe proposed to lease four hundred and thirty-four square feet of this vacant office space for one year to administer school readiness and voluntary prekindergarten programs. A new one-year lease was executed in 2010. As this lease has been satisfactory for both parties, The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe has requested another one-year lease for this office space. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: At the June 17, 2009 BOCC meeting, the BOCC approved a one-year agreement with The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe for office space. Prior to the June 171h approval on January 28, 2009, the BOCC approved at the same location a lease with Southernmost Homeless Assistance League. At the July 21 2010 meeting, the BOCC approved a one-year lease which terminates June 30, 2011. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: New Agreement STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: -0- INDIRECT COST: N/A BUDGETED: Yes X No DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: COST TO COUNTY: same SOURCE OF FUNDS: REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes X No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year $ 21,791.14 RNI APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM # Revised 1/09 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: June 4, 2011 TO: Dent Pierce, Division Director Public Works FROM: John W. King, Sr. Director Lower Keys Operations RE: Agenda Item —June 15, 2011 BOCC Meeting Lease Agreement for Office Space at the Gato Building The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe During the period 2008 — 2009, staff reductions due to budgetary constraints created available office space in the Gato Building for the County to lease. In 2009, The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe proposed to lease four hundred and thirty-four square feet of this vacant office space for one year to administer school readiness and voluntary prekindergarten programs, and again in 2010 they requested to continue in this space. On June 30, 2011, the current lease terminates and The Early Learning Coalition has requested to remain in this space for another year. I hereby request approval of this three-year lease agreement with The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe to commence July 1, 2011 and terminate June 30, 2012. JWK/jbw Enclosures MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONTRACT SUMMARY Contract with: The Early Learning Contract # Coalition of of Miami-Dade/Monroe Effective Date: July 1, 2011 Expiration Date: June 30, 2012 Contract Purpose/Description: Lease Agreement with Early Learning Coalition for office space in the Gato Building, Key West, Florida Contract Manager: Jo B. Walters 4549 Facilities Maint/Stop #1 (Name) (Ext.) (Department/Stop #) for BOCC meeting on 06/15/11 Agenda Deadline: 05/31/11 CONTRACT COSTS/REVENUE Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 21,791.14 Current Year Portion: $ 5,447.79 Budgeted? Yes X No ❑ Account Codes: OaL-- 0015 6 Grant: $ N/A - - - - County Match: $ N/A - - - - ADDITIONAL COSTS Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For: (Not included in dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, Division Director Date Risk Manageme t rrIIII1► O.M.B./Purcha ing County Attorney\� \� I Comments: OMB Form Revised 2/27/01 MCP 42 CONTRACT REVIEW Changes Needed Yes❑ No[ Yes❑ N Yes[:] No© Yes❑ N�K Reviewer etc.) Date Out 5 i I alb �Ci 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., 5th 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 1, 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. ........ Early Learning Coalition 1 March 2011 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 Early Learning Coalition - 2 - March 2011 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. Early Learning Coalition - 3 - March 2011 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 Early Learning Coalition - 4 - March 2011 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 Early Learning Coalition - 5 - March 2011 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 Early Learning Coalition - 6 - March 2011 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: LESSEE County Administrator Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe Roman Gastesi, Jr. Evelio Torres 1100 Simonton Street President and CEO Key West, FL 33040 2555 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. 5th 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. Early Learning Coalition 7 - March 2011 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 and 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 Early Learning Coalition - 8 - March 2011 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 - Early Learning Coalition - 9 - March 2011 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 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative. (SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA SO Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairman EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DAD_E/MONROE WitnessMOGOE.C&Wy ATTORNEY �_ �fitle President and CEO 3rly Learning Coalition i - _ m March 2011 Date / EXHIBIT "A" r, X EXIT