12/13/2000
LEASE AGREEMENT
State of Florida
County of Monroe
This Lease Agreement entered into this ~ day of -December ,2000 , by and between
PETER O. DALTON, party of the first part hereinafter called the lessor and the BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, party of the second part hereinafter called the
lessee.
WITNESSETH:
That the lessor for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter mentioned to be
kept and performed by the lessee has demised and leased to the lessee for the term and under the conditions
hereinafter set out those certain premises in Key Largo, County of Monroe, Florida described as follows:
LEASE LOCATION
Damaron Building, Suite II, 99198 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida which shall constitute an
aggregate area of950 +/- square feet (hereinafter, "premises").
II. RENTALS
The lessor hereby leases to the lessee 950 +/- square feet and the lessee hereby leases from the lessor the
above described premises for the term set out in this lease. Lessee hereby agrees to pay the lessor the sum of
sixteen thousand eighty dollars and no cents ($16,080.00) annually, one thousand three hundred forty dollars
and no cents ($1,340.00) per month. The lease amount agreed to herein will be increased annually by 3%
over the prior years rental amount. Rent shall be due and payable on or before the last day of each month, in
arrears.
The rental shall be paid to the lessor and mailed to Peter O. Dalton, 3168 Highway 17 South, Orange Park,
FL, 32073, prior to the last day of the month.
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To have and to hold the above described premises for a term of four (4) years commenc~~anwry ~
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This agreement may be renewed at the option of the lessee for one (1) additional four (4) ye~pe~d. ~is
option shall be executed only upon approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
V. AIR CONDITIONING AND JANITORIAL SERVICES
1. The lessor agrees to furnish to the lessee air conditioning equipment to be used during normal
business hours, and shall ensure that same is operational and functional during the time of this lease.
Lessor shall be fully responsible for all maintenance, repairs and replacement for the condensing
unit. Lessee shall be fully responsible for all maintenance, repairs and replacement for the air
handling unit.
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2. The lessee shall provide janitorial services and "all necessary janitorial supplies for the leased
premises during the term of the lease at the expense of the lessee.
VI. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
1. The lessor fully agrees provide improvements as identified in "Exhibit A" which shall be inclusive
as reflected in the stated monthly/yearly monetary agreement.
2. The lessee shall provide for interior maintenance and repairs in accordance with generally
accepted good practices, including repainting, the replacement of worn or damaged floor covering
and repairs or replacement of interior equipment as may be necessary due to normal usage. The
lessee shall during the term of the lease keep the interior of the demised premises in as good a state
of repair as it is at the time of the commencement of this lease reasonable wear and tear and
unavoidable casualties excepted.
3. The lessor shall maintain and keep in repair the exterior of the demised premises during the term of
this Lease and shall be responsible for the replacement of damages in the demised premises, except
such breakage of damage caused to the exterior of the demised premises by the lessee, its officers,
agents or employees.
4. The lessor shall be responsible for maintaining the roof in leak free condition.
5. The lessor shall maintain the exterior of the demised premises so as to conform to all applicable
health and safety laws, ordinances and codes which are presently in effect and which may
subsequently be enacted during the term of this lease and any renewal periods.
6. The lessor shall provide appropriate entranceways to the structure to accommodate space allocation
for government entities occupying the space, inclusive of ingress and egress, at the expense of the
lessor.
vn UTILITIES
The lessee shall be fully responsible to pay telephone and electricity utility charges which may become
payable during the term of the lease for telephone and electricity used by the lessee on the premises as
independently metered. The lessor agrees to be fully responsible to provide and pay all other utilities.
VIII CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The lessee covenants that the leased premises will not be used for any purpose that will cause any person or
persons to congregate in the halls of the building of which the leased premises are a part, or which would
cause noise to emanate from the leased premises which does or might reasonably disturb any adjoining
tenants or persons using the halls of the said building, and the lessee further covenants that lessee will
conduct its business within the leased premises in a quiet, proper and orderly manner, and that any failure on"
the part of the lessee to so use the premises in the conduct of its business shall be considered as a violation
of a material covenant of this lease.
IX RULES AND REGULATIONS
The lessee shall agree to comply with Rules and Regulations as identified in "Exhibit B".
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X ALTERATIONS
The lessee shall have the right to make any alterations to the demised premises during the term of the lease
upon first having obtained the written consent of the lessor. The lessor shall not capriciously withhold the
consent to any such alterations.
XI INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ON PREMISES
All property of any kind that may be on the premises during the continuance of this lease shall be at the sole
risk of the lessee 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.
XII FIRE AND OTHER HAZARDS
1. In the event that the demised premises or the major part thereof are destroyed by fire, lightening,
storm or other casualty, the lessor at its option may forthwith repair the damage to such demised
premises at its own cost and expense. The rental thereon shall cease until the completion of such
repairs and the lessor will immediately refund the pro rata part of any rentals paid in advance by the
lessee prior to such destruction. Should the premises be only partly destroyed so that the major part
thereof is usable by the lessee, then the rental shall abate to the extent that the injured or damaged
part bears to the whole of such premises and such injury or damage shall be restored by the lessor as
speedily as is practicable and upon the completion of such repairs, the full rental shall then continue
the balance of the term.
2. The lessor shall provide for fire protection during the term of this lease in accordance with
the fire safety standards of the State and/or Monroe County Fire Marshal. The lessor shall be
responsible for maintenance and repair of all fire protection equipment necessary to conform to the
requirements of the State and/or Monroe County Fire Marshal. The lessor agrees that the demised
premises shall be available for inspection by the State and/or County Fire Marshal, prior to
occupancy by the lessee, and at any reasonable time thereafter.
XIII EXPIRATION OF TERM
At the expiration of the term, the lessee will peaceably yield up to the lessor the demised premises in good
and tenantable repair. It is understood and agreed between the parties 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 it, provided the lessee restores the
premises to as good a state of repair as they were prior to the removal.
XIV SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT
The lessee upon the obtaining of the written consent of the lessor, which consent shall not capriciously be
withheld, shall have the right to sublet all or any part of the demised premises, or to assign all or any part of
the demised premises.
XV NOT CONSENT TO SUE
The provisions, terms, or conditions of this lease shall not be construed as a consent of Monroe County to be
sued because of said leasehold.
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XVI WAIVER OF DEF AUL TS
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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.
XVII RIGHT OF LESSOR TO INSPECT
The lessor at all reasonable times during regular business hours may enter into and upon the demised
premises for the purpose of viewing the same, to read water and electric meter, and for the purpose of
making any such repairs as they are required to make under the terms of this lease. Repairs shall be limited
to non-business hours unless an emergency situation exists.
XVIII BREACH OF COVENANT
If the lessee shall neglect or fail to perform or observe any covenant herein contained, which on the lessee's
part is to be performed and such default shall continue for a period of thirty days after receipt of written
notice thereof from the lessor to the lessee then the lessor lawfully may, immediately or any time thereafter,
and without further notice or demand enter into and upon the demised premises or any part thereof and
repossess the same as of their former estate and expel the lessee and remove its effects forcefully if
necessary, without being taken or deemed to be guilty of any manner of trespass and thereupon the demise
shall terminate but without prejudice to any remedy which might otherwise be used by the lessor for arrears
of rent or for any breach of the lessee's covenants herein contained.
XIX ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OR ASSIGNMENT
The lessee upon the request of the lessor shall execute such acknowledgement or acknowledgments or any
assignment or assignments of rentals and profits made by the lessor to any third person, firm or corporation,
provided that the lessor will not make such request unless required to do so by the Mortgage under a
mortgage or mortgages, executed by the lessor.
xx AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
The obligations of the lessee under this lease agreement are subject to the availability of funds lawfully
appropriated annually for its purposes by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners.
XXI USE OF PREMISES
The lessee will not make or suffer any unlawful, improper or offensive use of the premises or any use of
occupancy thereof contrary to the Laws of the State of Florida or to such Ordinances of Monroe County now
in effect or hereafter adopted, as may be applicable to the lessee.
XXII INSURANCE
The lessee shall procure and maintain at its expense and throughout the term of this lease the insurance or
self-ensure for all claims that the lessee can be held liable for under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and up
to the maximum amount set forth in that statute.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this lease. Lessee waives all rights to recovery, claims or causes
of action against the lessor and its, attorney-in-fact, agents, trustees, executors and personal representatives
on account of any loss of damage which may occur to the premises, the building, the property or any
improvements thereto or to any personal property of lessee to the extent such loss or damage is caused by a
peril which is required to be insured against by lessee ~nder this lease, regardless of the cause or origin
(including negligence oflessor). Lessee covenants to the lessor that to the fullest extent permitted by law,
no insurer oflessee shall hold any right of subrogation against lessor. Lessee covenants to lessor that all
policies of insurance maintained by lessee respecting property damage shall permit such waiver of
subrogation, and lessee agrees to advise all of its insurers of the waiver and provide lessor with written
evidence of such waiver.
XXIII NOTICES
All notices required to be served upon the lessor shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested to
Peter O. Dalton, 3168 Highway 17th South, Orange Park, FL 32073, and all notices required to be served
upon the lessee shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested to the Division of Public Works,
Facilities Maintenance Department, 3583 S. Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040.
XXIV RADON GAS NOTIFICATION
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may
present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state
guidelines have been found in buildings. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be
obtained from your County Public Health Unit.
xxv LEASE TERMINATION
This lease may be terminated by the lessee upon written ninety (90) days notice to the lessor that the lessee
has obtained adequate office space in a governmental building, but in no case shall lessee terminate the lease
prior to April 15, 2004, even if adequate office space in a governmental building becomes available before
that date.
XXVI ETHICS CLAUSE
Lessor warrants that it has not employed retained or otherwise had act on its behalf any former County
officer or employee subject to the prohibition of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 010-1990 or any County officer
or employee in violation of Section 3 of ordinance No. 020-1990. For breach or violation of this provision
the lessee may, in its discretion, deduct from the contract or purchase price or other wise recover the full
amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration paid to the former County officer or
employee.
xxvn AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The lessor herein expressly agrees to maintain the subject premises in full compliance with the American
Disabilities Act (ADA). Further, the lessor shall be liable for any cost on expenditure associated with said
compliance. The lessor shall be fully responsible to restore all rest room facilities to meet ADA
requirements at the expense of the lessor prior to occupancy, as further referenced in "Exhibit A".
XXVIII PUBLIC ENTIlY CRIME
A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for public
entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for construction or repair of a public
building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded
or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public
entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in
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Section 287.017 F.S. for Category Two for a period of~6 months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list.(Category Two $10,000.00).
XXIX DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. The terms "lease" "lease agreement" or "agreement" shall be inclusive of each other and shall also
include any renewals, extensions or modifications of this lease.
2. The term "lessor" and "lessee" shall include the successors and assigns for the parties hereto.
3. The singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular whenever the
context so requires or permits.
xxx ADDmONAL CONDmONS
No additional covenants or conditions form a part of this lease
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto executed this instrument for the purpose
herein expressed the day and year above written.
ORIGINAL SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON ALL COPIES
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in the presence i: d~
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MO OE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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LEASE AGREEMENT
DAMERON BUILDING SUITE II
99198 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
KEY LARGO, FL
"EXHIBIT A"
As identified in Section VI of the Lease Agreement the lessor will be fully responsible to comply, furnish
and install the identified improvements as referenced below. Improvements shall be completed no later than
thirty (30) days upon execution date of this Lease Agreement.
1. New carpet throughout with exception of bath and kitchen; carpeting not to exceed $12.00 per yard.
2. Replace ceiling tiles and grid with 2 X 2 revealed tile.
3. Relamp all fluorescent fixtures with cool white.
4. Replace all floor molding with light brown.
5. Repaint after all repairs to light beige.
6. Individual light switch for each room.
7. Install shade on front window.
8. Install door closer on front door.
9. Install kitchen cabinet with sink and quadplex outlet with separate circuit; provide space for
microwave and refrigerator.
10. Provide TV cable to front office.
11. Remove petition between two front offices.
12. Replace tile in bath and kitchen with brown.
13. Repair ceiling molding.
14. Provide sink and high quality toilet in bath to ADA code and building standards.
15. Relocate water heater to kitchen.
16. Provide one 6-pair telephone cable to each room from telephone board (do not loop)
17. Provide lay-in fixture in hall, bath and rear office.
18. Provide volume control for each speaker with new speaker plate.
19. Install new alc air handler on proper floor stand with filter
20. Provide exit and emergency lights to code and building standards.
21. Install new alc grills painted white.
22. Install four (4) new hi-hat (wall wash) fixtures on south wall equally spaced 5 feet from door.
23. Install two additional electrical outlets in front office on east wall.
24. Wallpaper south wall of front office.
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LEASE AGREEMENT
DAMERON BIDLDING SUITE II
99198 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
KEY LARGO, FL
"EXHIBIT B"
RULES AND REGULA nONS
As identified in Section IX of the Lease Agreement the lessor will be fully responsible to comply with all
rules and regulations as outlined below:
1. The sidewalks, entrances, passages, courts, vestibules, stairways, corridors, or halls shall not be
obstructed or encumbered by any tenant or used for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and
from the described premises.
2. No awnings or other projections including, without limitation to antennas, shall be attached to the
outside walls of the building without the prior written consent of the lessor. No curtains, blinds,
shades or screens shall be attached to or hung in, or used in connection with, any window or door of
the demised premises, without prior written consent of the lessor. Such awnings, projections,
curtains, blinds, shades, screens or other fixtures must be of quality, type, design and color, and
attached in the manner approved by the lessor. No sign, advertisements, notices or other lettering
shall be exhibited, inscribed, painted or affixed by any lessee on any part of the outside or inside of
the demised premises or building without prior written consent of the lessor. In the event of the
violation of the foregoing by any lessee, lessor may remove same without any liability, and may
charge the expense incurred by such removal to the lessee or lessees violating this rule. Interior
signs and doors and any directory tablet shall be inscribed, painted or affixed at the expense of the
lessee, and shall be of a size, color and style acceptable to the lessor. All signs must conform to the
Code of Ethics and Statutes governing the lessor's profession and to the sign code of Monroe
County. The lessor shall grant such consent to lessee consistent with any and all other tenants.
3. The sashes, sash doors, sky lights, windows and doors that reflect or admit light and air into the
halls, passageways, or other public places in the building shall not be covered or obstructed by any
lessee, nor shall bottles, parcels or other articles be placed on the window sills.
4. The waters and wash closets and other plumbing fixtures shall not be used for any purpose other
than those for which they were constructed, and no sweepings, rubbish, rags or other substances
shall be thrown therein. All damages resulting from any misuse of the fixtures shall be borne by the
lessee who, or whose servants, employees, visitors, or licensees shall have caused the same.