Resolution 111-1983 RESOLUTION NO. 111 -1983
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO
EXECUTE AN AIRPORT LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY
OF MONROE, STATE OF FLORIDA, AND FRED B. SELLERS,
SR. PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF A COFFEE SHOP
AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE AT THE KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows :
That the Mayor and Chairman of the Board of County Commis-
sioners of Monroe County, Florida, is hereby authorized to execute
an Airport Lease by and between the County of Monroe, State of
Florida, and Fred B. Sellers, Sr. , a copy of same being attached
hereto, providing for the operation of a .Coffee Shop and Cocktail
Lounge at the Key West International Airport.
Passed and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 15th day of April, A.D. 1983.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF' MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Mayor/Chairman
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APPR• ' , AS 70 FORM
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Attorney's Office
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AIRPORT LEASE
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT made and' entered into this 18th
day -of . April , 1983 , by, and between COUNTY OF
MONROE, STATE OF FLORIDA, a political subdivision, of the State of
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Florida, ' hereinafter referred to as "Lessor" , and FRED B. SELLERS,
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hereinafter referred to 'as "Lessee" . .
W ' I T H E S S E T: H
WHEREAS , the Lessor is ,the owner of that property known as Key
West International Airport, upon which is a Cocktail Lounge and
Coffee Shop, all located in Monroe County, Florida, which shall here-
inafter be termed "Airport" , and
• WHEREAS , the Lessor desires to enter. into a Lease Agreement with
the Lessee to provide for the operation of said Coffee Shop arid
Cocktail Lounge, and
• WHEREAS , the parties desire to put into writing the full and com-
• plete understanding between the Lessor and Lessee' as concerns the
use and .operation of said property,
NOW, THEREFORE, inconsideration of the premises and of the
. • mutual covenants and agreements that are contained herein as well
• - as other valuable considerations,, the Lessor does hereby grant. and
lease to the Lessee that certain property together with its facili-
ties , all licenses and privileges known as the Airport Lounge and
• Coffee Shop located on the Airport Terminal premises in Key West ,
• Florida, and in so doing agrees as follows :
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ARTICLE I - PREMISES
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A. USE OF THE AIRPORT.
A. 1 It is understood that Lessee is entitled to use together
with others the Airport facilities and appurtenances located within
the Airport Terminal, having rights to the improvements and services
located on said property and in particular shall 'have the exclusive
use in operating the Coffee Shop 4nd Cocktail Lounge within said
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Terminal described- as follows ; •
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A .1, 724 square foot Cocktail Lounge, Restaurant and Coffee
Shop and a 1, 098 squarefoot kitchen; washrooms , utility
area, all located within the passenger terminal building .
at the Key West International Airport , Key West, Florida.,
Also to include the area between the Airport ; Terminal and
to the western edge of the fire access road located
adjacent to the ' P.B .A. Building and the parking ramp in
front of the Terminal reflected on the plans ,made a part
hereof and marked Exhibit "A" . It is understood that no
major structural or design change shall be made from
Exhibit "A" or shall be begun except with written consent
of Lessor.
A.2 This operation shall permit the retail sale of food and
beverages normally associated with an airport restaurant and
coffee shop. No other operation concerning the sale of food and/or
beverages shall be allowed in the terminal building during the term
of this lease, except the sale of packaged candy, gum, etc. , in the
gift shop or sodas , etc. , in vending machines.
A.3 That the Lessor shall cause the transfer for the retail
liquor license 6 COP No. 54-515 from a third party to the Lessee
upon the execution and delivery of this lease. That said retail
liquor license shall not be transferred from the present location,
namely, Key West International Airport , Key West , Florida. Fur-
ther, that in the event this lease shall expire or shall be ter-
minated by reason of violation or non-performance by the Lessee of
any of the covenants, agreements, and/or conditions herein, the
Lessee agrees to execute whatever documents may be required to
' transfer the said retail liquor license to the Lessor, or to such
person or persons as Lessor may designate. Further, it being fully
understood and agreed by and between all parties to this lease,
that said retail liquor license has not been sold to the Lessee but
merely transferred to him during the period of this lease, or ,until
this lease is terminated by reason of violation or non-performance
by the Lessee of any of the covenants, agreements and/or conditions
herein, or until assigned as, a. part of any assignment, pursuant to
clause XIX herein. During the term of this lease', Lessee shall pay
any and all fees or assessments required for the continuation of the
" 'said• license, and the cost of any existing licenses , fees or assess-
ments shall be pro rated at the time the lease becomes effective.
A.4 This operation shall also permit and provide for any
services normally furnished by a restaurant, coffee . shop , cocktail
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lounge and any others that may be compatible with the activities of
an airport terminal, excluding, however, any and all forms of enter-
tainment other than music of ' a piano bar or non-electric guitar.
Such music entertainment shall not be ,amplified. : Other forms of
entertainment may be permitted with written consent of the Lessor.
This does not exclude a vocalist accompanied by the piano or guitar.
Any sound source so loud as to be heard in the main ticketing, area
shall be prohibited. Any exceptions for after hours entertainment ,
11 : 00 P.M. until 4: 00 A.M. , ;will require the express written consent
of the Airport Manager.
B. LEASEHOLD.
B. l The leasehold granted herein permits said Lessee to use
said leasehold with respect to any and all privileges permitted and
granted therein explicitly subject, however, to reasonable rules
and regulations as promulgated by the Lessor.
B. 2 Lessee' agrees that they will comply with any and all re-
quirements of the 'Statutes, ordinances, rules , orders , regulation
requirements of either the Federal, State and/or County or City
governments and any and all 'departments, 'commissions, and bureaus
which have an application, to this type of operation.
B. 3 The Lessee shallhave the right. of egress and ingress from
and to said property, except as herein provided otherwise, to the
demised properties described in the above paragraphs which permis-
sion ,shall run to its employees, agents , customers and/or patrons and
those who supply materials or services for the repair, and maintenance
thereof without any charge to Lessee. It is , however, understood
that this Lease Agreement as set forth- in this paragraph has no
limitations whatsoever on Lessor' s right to an imposition of charges
upon any ground transportation services.
ARTICLE II - TERM
This lease and all the rights herein granted shall become oper-
ative and effective on the ; 18th day of April
1983 , , and shall end and terminate on the 17th day of
April , 1993 , unless sooner terminated by
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provisions hereinafter described. , . It is understood that the term
initially granted herein is for a period of ten (10) years.
ARTICLE III - RENTAL CHARGES
A. 1 The Lessee agrees to pay the Lessor at places so designated
-by the Lessor for the use of these premises , facilities , rights ,
licenses, services and privileges granted hereunder, the following
rentals , fees and charges , all payable in monthly installments cover-
ing the ensuing calendar months . Should it occur that the commence-
merit or cessation of the terms with respect to any of the particular
premises , facilities, rights , licenses , services and privileges as
herein provided falls on any date other than the first or last day
of a calendar month, the applicable rentals , fees and charges for
that month shall be paid for that month prorata according to the
number of days in that particular' month during which said particular
premises, facilities, rights, licenses , services and privileges were
enjoyed; and the Lessee further agrees to pay on or before the 15th
day of each month following the last day of each calendar month
throughout the leasehold term the following :
(a) That Lessee agrees to p'ay 10% of gross proceeds
or receipts each month but no less than a
guaranteed $2 , 000. 00 per month.
(b) First month' s guaranteed rent of $2, 000. 00 shall
be paid when this lease is signed and a security
deposit equal to a guaranteed month' s rent to be
paid when business opens.
' It is agreed by the parties hereto that during the first five
(5) years of this lease agreement, the Lessee shall be entitled to
a credit for any rental sum due to the Lessor in excess of $2 , 000. 00
per month until the amount expended for permanent improvements made
on the premises such as the ,plumbing, the electrical work, the duct
, work for the air conditioning and other permanent fixtures , (exclud-
ing however, the furnishings) , have been recaptured by Lessee.
Said credit shall extend until such permanent improvements have been
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_ vecaptured in accordance with a list of the same attached hereto
and marked Exhibit "B" and approved by both the Lessor and Lessee.
The determination of credit shall be based on invoices evidencing
improvements as shown in Exhibit ;"B" .
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B. It shall be required that the Lessee shall maintain finan-
cial records according to accepted accounting practices of any and
all transactions relating to the operations incorporated in this
lease. The records as aforementioned shall be open to scrutiny by.
the Lessor or its agent , at any time it is so desired and that a
private operating statement shall, be' afforded to ,the Lessor each
six (6) months of this lease term. Inspection by the Lessor shall
be accomplished as is stated herein at any reasonable business hour.
C. All taxes and assessments which may be lawfully levied by
duly constituted taxing bodies upon the Lessee shall be paid by said
Lessee in connection with the operation as provided in this lease.
Lessor agrees not to levy any license or permit fee or special
assessment on the Lessee that would restrict or interfere with the
exercise or enjoyment of the rights and privileges granted herein;
provided this shall not prevent the Lessor from making charges to
the Lessee for the use of the Airport, its facilities and services.
herein specifically authorized.
D. It is mutually agreed by the parties hereto that Lessee
shall open the business within six (6) months after the signing of
this lease. Rental charges shall commence with the opening of said
business.
E. Lessee shall pay for any and all charges for the dis-
position of trash and garbage, provide janitorial services on
• these premises, all electric power, water and any and all other
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utilities required and maintenance.
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F. Lessee shall provide all equipment or accessories needed
to operate a first-class restaurant and cocktaillounge, which said
' fixtures and equipment shall conform as nearly as possible with the
architecture and design of the premises. All such fixtures and
equipment° which shall be attached' to and !be a part of the real estate
shall become the property of the Lessor at the trmination of' this
lease. Lessee shall be required to install a certified fire ex-
tinguisher system or a "kitty" system over the cooking area prior
to the opening of this operation.
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G. In the event Lessee fails to pay any rentals , charges and
fees hereunder within fifteen (15) days after Lessor transmits a
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past due statement therefore ,to Lessee, Lessor may give Lessee
notice in writing of its intention to terminate this Lease unless
Lessee shall have corrected -Lich failure to pay within fifteen (15)
days. ' If said failure to pay shall not have been corrected within
fifteen (15) days period, Lessor may, at ,its option, immediately or
at any time thereafter, enter into and upon the premises hereby
leased or any part thereof in the name of the whole, and repossess
the same of Lessor' s former estate, and expel Lessee and those claim-
ing by, through or under it, land remove its effects forcibly if
necessary, without being deemed guilty of trespass and without preju-
dice to any remedy which otherwise might be used for arrears of rent
or preceding breach of covenant ; '!on the re-entry aforesaid, this
Lease shall terminate. In tie event Lessor is obligated to partici-
pate in any court proceeding's 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 en-
titled to an additional amount in such sum as any District. Court
or Circuit Court having competent jurisdiction shall determine as .
a reasonable attorney' s fee.
H. The Lessee agreeslthat ' any and all desired changes to
the demised premises shall be made at the Lessee's expense and only
upon written approval by the Lessor. Any changes to the demised
premises immediately become the property of the Lessor , and are
not subject to removal by the Lessee. The Lessee will construct at
his own expense any additional fixtures, improvements and/or decor
on said premises but that the same shall be done .in such a manner
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as to not deface or injure the premises . In the event Lessee' pur-
chases equipment, fixtures and/or furnishings upon which leins
still exist, Lessee agrees to so advise the Lessor and a bond in-
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suring Lessor of the payment of the same shall be arranged and
agreed to. by these parties. ! The outside walls shall be maintained
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and painted by Lessee, it being understood that paint color shall
be agreed to by Lessor beforejbeing used.
I. The Lessee agrees to furnish a copy of the sales tax,
records of said operation to the County Couunission on a monthly
basis.
ARTICLE IV SERVICES TO PUBLIC
The Lessee agrees that in furtherance of the privileges and
uses permitted hereunder :
1. To furnish good, prompt and efficient service adequate
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to meet all the demands for its service at the Airport . Hours of
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operation are as stated hereinafter. The Coffee Shop and/or Restau-
rant must be operated at . all .times . seven days a week, (365 days a
year) , to coincide with air operations at said Airport it being
provided that the Restaurant ' and Lounge shall be open at least
forty-five (45) minutes before the departure and/or arrival of the
first commercial aircraft from said terminal and shall not close
until forty-five (45) minutes after the last commercial aircraft
arrival and/or departure. The Snack Bar shall be. open no less than
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18 hours per day unless agreed upon otherwise by the parties . ;
2. To furnish said service on a fair, equal and nondiscrim-
inatory basis to all users thereof.
The word "service" as .tsed in sub-sections 1 , 2, and 3 of
ARTICLE IV, shall include furnishing of labor, materials and '
supplies ; related to Restaurant , :Coffee Shop, Cocktail Lounge
operations including the sale thereof, as well as furnishing ser-
vice.
ARTICLE V - RIGHT TO LEASE PROPERTY
Lessor represents that it has the right to lease the Airport ,
j together with all premises , 'facilities, rights, licenses , services
' and privileges herein granted, and has full power and authority to
enter into this agreement in -respect thereof.
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ARTICLE VI - RIGHT TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
Lessee shall, except as herein otherwise provided, have the
right to purchase or otherwise obtain personal property deemed by
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it to be required by or incident to, Lessee' s operations , its
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exercise of the rights herein granted and its dislcharge of the
obligations herein imposed, from any person, partnership, firm,
association or corporation it may choose. Except as herein other-
wise specifically provided, no charges , fees , or tolls , of any
nature; direct or indirect , shall be charged by Lessor , directly
or indirectly, against Lessee or its suppliers , for the privilege
of purchasing, selling, using, storing, withdrawing, handling;
consuming, loading or unloading, or delivering any such personal
•property of Lessee by Lessee or its suppliers or for the privilege
of transporting such personal property or' person to, from or on the
• Airport.
Nothing in this lease shall be deemed to restrict in any
manner Lessor' s right to charge any person, partnership, firm,
association or corporation rentals for the use ofl Lessor' s
property or any improvements thereon or thereto where such use
of said property or improvements are of a regular or permanent
nature as distinguished from temporary or transitory nature or
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where such use is of such a nature as to constitute the perform-
ance of a commercial business atithe Airport .
ARTICLE VII - MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS BY LESSOR
Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, Lessor during
the term of this lease, shall operate, maintain And keep in good
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repair the Airport , Terminal Building, vehicular 'parking space, all
appurtenances, facilities and services now or hereafter connected
with the foregoing, including, without limiting the generality
hereof, all field lighting and other 'appurtenances, facilities and
' services which Lessor has agreedito furnish and supply hereunder.
Provided, however, that Lessor shall not be required to perform
• maintenance and make repairs occasioned by negligence of Lessee or
its employees , fire or other casulty exCepted, in which case Lessor
• may perform such maintenance or make such repair 6 and charge the
reasonable cost of same to Lessee. • Provided also that Lessor may
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abandon certain facilities whichiare no longer reasonably justified
for proper and adequate operation of the Airport.
ARTICLE VIII - MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS BY LESSEE
Lessee hereby agrees and accepts the premises in the condition
they are in at the beginning of this Lease and agrees to maintain
said premises in the condition called for and agreed to in this
Lease, excepting only reasonable wear and tear arising from the use
thereof under this Agreement , and to compensate said Lessor immedi-
ately upon demand for any damage , to said premises caused by any act
or neglect of Lessee, or of any person or persons in the employ or
under the control of the Lessee. ,1
The Lessee agrees to maintain the premises in a clean condi-
tion, and to maintain _an adequate number of covered metal waste
containers at suitable locations , and shall deposit all trash and
waste therein for proper disposition of Such waste materials at
the disposal grounds, designated by the Lessor. Lessee -shall provide
for daily pickup of all waste.
It is understood and agreedj•that no signs or on premises adver-
tising and no awnings shall be erected on or in connection with the
premises leased hereunder, unless the •same shall be first submitted
to and approved by the Lessor.
No exterior architectural changes can be made without the
consent of the Lessor.
If any part of the exteriorlor interior of the premises is in-
. jured or damaged by any breaking' and/or entering said premises , or
by any attempt to break and/or enter said premises , by any third
person or persons , Lessee agrees, to promptly cause all necessary
repairs 'to be made at Lessee' s expense so as to promptly restore
said premises to its condition immediately prior to said breaking
and/or entering or said attempt to break and/or enter.
Throughout said term, 'the Lessee agrees , at his own cost and
expense, to keep the demised premises , fixtures and appurtenances ,
including windows , screens , awnings , doors , walls , floors , pipes ,
plumbing, electric wiring and fixtures , and all Other fixtures and
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appurtenances , and all alterations , additions and improvements , in
good repair and clean condition; and will, at his own cost and
expense , make all repairs , inside and outside, in and about the
same, necessary to preserve them in good order and condition, which
repairs shall be of quality and class equal to the original work.
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The Lessor may repair, at the expense of the Lessee, all damage or
injury to the demised premises , or to the building, of which the
same form a part , or to its fixtures , appurtenances or equipment
done by the Lessee or his servants , employees, agents, visitors , or
licensees , or caused by moving property of the Lessee in and/or out
of the building or- by the installation or removal of furniture or
other property, or resulting from fire, short circuits , the overflow
or leakage of water, steam, illuminating gas, sewer or odors , or by
frost or by the bursting or leaking of pipes or plumbing works or
' gas, or from any other cause , due to the carelessness negligence or
improper conduct of the Lessee or his servants, employees , agents ,
visitors, or licensees. There shall be no allowance to the Lessee
and no liability on the par of the Lessor by reason of inconven-
ience, • annoyance or injury to business , removal or loss of property,
arising from the making of any repairs , alterations , additions or
improvements' in, or to, any portion of the building or the demised
premises, or in, or to, the fixtures, appurtenances or equipment .
The Lessor or its agents have made no representations or
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promises with respect to the said building or the demised premises
except as' herein expressly set forth. The taking of possession
of the demised premises by the Lessee shall be conclusive evidence ,
as against him, that said premises and the building of which the
same form a part were in good and satisfactory condition at the time
such possession was taken. The Lessor shall in rio event be liable
for any defects in the construction of the building.
ARTICLE IX -; GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES
It is expressly agreed;1thatiif funds for the provision, Main-
tenance and operation of the Control Tower and/or other air navi-
gation aids or other facilities required or permitted by the United
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States which are now, or may be hereafter furnished by the United
States , are discontinued by the United States, Lessor shall not
be required to furnish said facilities.
ARTICLE X - RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Lessor shall have the right ,to and shall adopt and enforce
reasonable rules and regulations,! which Lessee agrees to observe
and obey, with respect to the use'; of the Airport and appurtenances ;
provided that such rules and regulations shall not be inconsistent
with this agreement nor with the safety and with, rules , regula-
tions and orders of the Federal Aviation Administration with
respect to aircraft operations at, the Airport , with procedures pre-
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• scribed or approved from time to ,time by the Federal Aviation
Administration with respect to operation of aircraft at the Air-
port .
Lessor shall provide Lessee with a copy of such rules and
regulations from time to time. !' .
ARTICLE XI - DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
In the event the premises shall be partially damaged by fire ,
explosion, the elements, the public enemy or other casualty, but
not rendered untenantable , the same shall be repaired with due
diligence by Lessor at his own cost and expense. If the damage
• shall be so extensive as to 'render such premisesuntenantable' but
capable of being repaired within thirty (30) days, the same shall
be repaired with due diligence by Lessor ;at its own cost and ex-
• pense, and rent payable hereunder shall be proportionately paid
' up to the time as the premises shall be fully restored. In case
the premises is completely destroyed by fire, explosion, the
elements , the publicenemy or other casualty, or so damaged that
it will or does remain, untenantable for more than thirty (30) days ,
the Lessor shall be under no obligation to repair and reconstruct
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the premises , and rent payable hereunder with respect to Lessee' s
exclusive space in said premises,� shall be. proportionately paid up
to the time of such damage or destruction and shall thenceforth
cease until such time as the premises may be fully restored. If
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' within ninety (90) days after such damage or destruction, Lessor
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• fails to notify Lessee of its intention to repair or reconstruct
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the damage or destroyed premises or to furnish a' substantially
equivalent facility, Lessee may give Lessor written notice of its
• intention to .then cancel this agreement in its entirety or to cancel ,
' as of the date _of. such damage or 'idestruction, such part of this
. agreement as relates only to : said premises . '
. ARTICLE XII - CANCELLATION BY LESSOR
, The Lessor may cancel this agreement by giving Lessee sixty
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(60) days advance written notice 'jto be served as hereinafter pro-
vided upon or after the happening •of any one of the following
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1. The filing by Lessee of a voluntary petition in bank-
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2. The institution of proceedings ' in bankruptcy against
Lessee and. adjudication of Lessee as a bankrupt pursuant to such
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proceedings.
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- 3. The taking by a- court of jurisdiction of Lessee and its
• , assets pursuant to proceedings brought under the provisions of any
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Federal re-organization act :
4. The appointment of a receiver of Lessee' s assets. .
5. • • The divestiture of Lessee' s estate herein by other opera-
. tion of law. ,
6. The abandonment by Les's'ee of its conduct of Restaurant,
' Coffee' Shop and Cocktail Lounge.', Closure of in excess of seven (7)
days shall be considered abandonment .under this Lease unless prior
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• written agreement shall be entered into by the parties and filed
• - with the Commission.
7. The lawful assumption by the United States Government
or any authorized agency' thereof of the 'Operation, control , or .
• use of the Airport and facilities, or any substantial part or
parts thereof, in such manner as' substantially to restrict Les-
see, for a period of at least ninety (90) days , from operating
thereon for the conducting of a 'Restaurant , Coffee Shop and Cock-
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tail Lounge.
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No waiver of default by the Lessor of any of the terms ,
covenants .or conditions hereof to; be performed, kept and observed
shall be construed to be or act as a waiver of any subsequent de-
fault of any of the terms, ',covenants and conditions herein contained
to be performed, kept and observed by the Lessee shall not be deemed
a waiver of any right on the part of the Lessor to cancel this
lease for failure ,by Lessee to so perform, keep or observe any of
the terms, covenants or conditions of this lease .
ARTICLE XIII - CANCELLATION BY LESSEE ' •
Lessee may cancel this agreement any time that Lessee is not
in default in its payments to Lessor hereunder, by giving Lessor
sixty (60) days advance written notice to be served as herein-
after• provided, upon or after the happening of any one of the
following . events :
1. Issuance by any court .of competent jurisdiction of an •
' injunction in any way preventing1or restraining the use of the
Airport or any part thereof' forAirport purposes , and the' remain-
ing in force of such injunction :for a period of at least ninety
(90) days.
• 2.. The inability ,of. Lessee to use, for a period in excess of
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ninetyl(90) days , the. Airport orl any of the premises , facilities ,
rights , licenses, services or pr1ivileges' leased to Lessee .hereunder,
because of fire, explosion, ' earth'quake, other casualty, or acts of
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God or the public enemy, provided that same is not caused by negli-
• gence or willful acts of failure to act on part of Lessee.
3 . The default by the Lessor in performance of any covenant . ;
. . or agreement herein required to be performed by the Lessor and the
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failure. of Lessor to remedy; such default for a period of ninety •
(90) days after receipt from Lessee of written notice to 'remedy
same; provided, however', that no notice- of cancellation, as pro-
vided above, shall be of any force or effect if Lessor shall have
remedied the default prior to receipt of .Lessee' s notice of can-
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4., The lawful assumption by .the United States Government
. or any authorized agency thereof of the operation control or use
of the Airport and facilities,. ori. any substantial part or parts
thereof,, in such a manner as substantially to restrict Lessee,
for a period of at least ninety (90) days , from operating thereon
for the conducting of a Restaurant, 'Coffee Shop and Cocktail .
Lounge.
Lessee' s performance of all ,or any part of. this agreement for
or during any period or periods after a default of any of the terms ,
covenants 'and conditions herein contained to be performed, kept and
observed by Lessor, shall not belideemed a waiver, of any right on the
part of the Lessee to cancel this agreement for failure by Lessor
. to so perform, keep or observe all of the terms, covenants , dr con-
ditions. hereof. to be performed kept or observed. No waiver of
default by Lessee of any of the terms, covenants' or conditions
hereof to be performed, kept andi observed by the Lessor shall be
construed to be_ or act as a waiver by Lessee of any subsequent
default of any of. the terms', covenants and conditions herein `con-
tained to be performed, kept andlobserved by the Lessor. •
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ARTICLE XIV - INDEMNITY
Lessee agrees fully to: indeinnify, save and hold harmless ,
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, the Lessor from and against all claims and actions and all. ex-
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penses incidental to the' investig4tion and defense thereof, based
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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 said leased premises by
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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, compromise
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• and. defend the same. Lessee agrees. to carry, and keep in force,
public liability insurance , covering personal injury and property
. damage, and such other insurance as may be necessary to protect
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Lessor herein from such claims and actions aforesaid, Lessee agrees
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to carry and keep in force such insurance. with minimum limits of
liability for personal injury in a sum not less than $500, 000 for
any one person, and $1, 000, 000 for any one accident; and for property
damage in a sum not less than $200, 000; and to furnish Lessor. with
proper certificates certifying that such insurance is in force.
Lessee shall carry its insurance coverages with insurance companies
authorized to do business in theState of Florida. The Lessee in
providing insurance required herein shall make the Lessor a co-
insured party thereto.
All personal property placed or moved in the premises above
described shall be at the risk of the Lessee or Owner thereof, and
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Lessor shall not be liable for any loss of or damage to said per-
sonal property, nor shall Lessorpbe 'liable to the Lessee for
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damages arising from any act of negligence of any co-tenant, or
of any other person whomsoever, except as stipulated hereinabove.
ARTICLE XV - QUIET ENJOYMENT
Lessor agrees that, onlpayment of. the rent and performance of
the covenants and agreements on ,the part , of Lessee to be performed
hereunder, Lessee shall peaceably have and enjoy the leased prem-
ises and all rights and privileges of said Airport , its appurten-
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ances' and facilities granted herein.
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i ARTICLE XVI SURRENDER OF POSSESSION
Upon the expiration or ' otheir' termination of this lease or any
renewal thereof, Lessee' s right to use the premises , facilities ,
rights, licenses , services .and privileges hereinileased shall cease
and Lessee shall forthwith upon ,such expiration or termination
surrender the same.
Except as otherwise provided in the 'agreement , all structures,
fixtures , furnishings, improvements, equipment and other property
bought, installed, erected or placed by Lessee in, on or about the
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Airport and premises leasedunder this lease shall be deemed to be
personal and remain the property of the Lessee and Lessee shall have
the right at any time during the term of this agreement, or any re-
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. newal or extension hereof, Ho remove any or all ;of its property
from the Airport; provided; however, that Lessee is not in default
in its payments to Lessor hereunder and provided Lessee shall
restore said premises to its original condition as at the beginning
of occupancy, ordinary wear and tear, damage by ielements , fire, •
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explosion or other causes beyondicontrol of Lessee excepted. '
ARTICLE XVII - DEFINITION OF TERMS
Whenever the term Federal Aviation Administration is used in
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• tion Administration created. by the Federal Government under the
Federal Aviation Act of 1958, or to such other Federal Government.
authority as may be the successor thereto or to be vested with the
same or similar authority.
Whenever the terms "person" and "persons" are used in the
lease; they shall be construed a's including invidivuals , firms ,
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• corporations and other legal entities . When in this agreement
• written approval by Lessor is required, such written approval may
- be given by the Director of, Airports for Lessor.
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ARTICLE XVIII - INSPECTION BY LESSOR •
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• Lessor may enter upon the premises now or hereafter leased
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. exclusively to Lessee hereunder ,at any reasonable time for any
.purpose necessary, incidental to or connected with the performance
!of its obligations hereunder, or 'lin the exercise of its govern-
mental functions. All such inspections shall be during business
hours. •
• ARTICLE XIX - ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
Lessee shall not at any time assign this agreement or any
part thereof, nor sublet all .orany portion of the leased premises ,
' herein without written approval; of ,Lessor ; provided that the 'fore-
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going shall not prevent the' 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. No
assignment of controlling interest in the corporate stock of the
Lessee shall be made without th'e consent ; of the Lessor. The Lessee
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shall file the names of the Corporate Officers with the County Com-
mission.
ARTICLE XXI- NOTICES
Notices to Lessor provided for herein shall be sufficient if
sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to :
Director of Airports , Monroe County
Key West International Airport
South Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West , Florida; 33040
and notice to Lessee, if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid,
addressed to:
Mr . Fred B. Sellers , Sr.
17 Diamond Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
or to such other respective addresses as the parties may designate
to each other in writing from time to time.
ARTICLE XXI - PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
The paragraph headings contained herein are for convenience
of reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of
any provision in this lease.'
ARTICLE XXII - INVALID PROVISIONS
I In the event any covenant , condition or provision herein
contained is held to be invalid by any court of competent juris-
diction the invalidity of any such covenant , condition or provision
shall in no affect any other covenant, condition or provision
herein contained; provided that .the invalidity of such covenant,
condition or provision doe not rriate,rialIy prejudice either. Lessor
or Lessee in its respective rights and obligations contained in
the valid covenants , conditions or provisions of ,this lease.
ARTICLE XXIII - COVENANT NOT TO GRANT MORE FAVORABLE TERMS
Lessor covenants and agrees not to enter into any lease, con-
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tract or agreement with any other restaurant , coffee shop or
cocktail lounge with respect to the Airport containing more favor-
able terms than this lease or to grant to any other restaurant,
coffee shop or cocktail lounge rights, privileges or concessions
with respect to the said Airport which are not in accord with the
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Lessee hereunder unless the same terms/ rights , privileges and
concessions are concurrently made ',available to the Lessee.
ARTICLE XXIV - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BOUND iBY COVENANTS'
All the covenants, stipulations , and agreements in this lease
shall extend to and bind the legal representatives , successors
and assigns of the respective partiesi hereto.
ARTICLE XXV RESTROOM FACILITIES
All restrooms shall be open during the operating hours and shall
be maintained by the Lessor: i
ARTICLE XXVI - RESTRUCTURING ;OF PARTY WALL
Subject to the plans and spiecifications agreed to by -both the
parties hereto, the party wall between the. leased premises and the
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Terminal proper shall be restructured by the Lessee to provide for
glass partitions. l
ARTICLE XXVII NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE,
The Lessee in exercising any of the rights or privileges
herein granted to him shall:not on the grounds of race, color! or
national origin discriminate or permit discrimination against, any
person or groups of persons , in ''any manner prohibited by Part 15
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of the Federal Aviation Regulations!, and 'the Lessor is :hereby;
granted the right to take such(;action, ariything to the contrary
,herein notwithstanding, as ;,the, United States may direct to enforce.
this non-discrimination covenant.
ARTICLE„XXVIII (INTERPRETATION OF LEASE
Nothing in this lease Shall hie construed or interpreted in
any manner whatsoever as limiting, relinquishing, or waiving of
any rights or ownership enjoyed by Lessor in the Airport property,
or in any manner waiving or limiting its control over the opera-
tion, maintenance, etc. , of ;Airport property or in derogation' of
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such governmental rights as :Lessor possesses, except as is speci-
fically provided for herein: I : j
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this lease
to be executed as of the day and year first above written. .
. CO NTY OF MONROE , STATE OF FLORIDA
By
.yora d hairman of the o
County Commissioners of
1 .nroe County, Florida
(Seal)
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Attest
Clerk '
(LESSOR)
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. RED. B. SELLERS , SR. •
Witnesses
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