Resolution 183-1980
RESOLUTION NO~83 - 1980
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR~~N OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AND EDWARD B. KNIGHT FOR HANGAR SPACE
AT THE KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
That the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida, is hereby authorized to execute a
Lease Agreement by and between the Board of County Commissioners
and Edward B. Knight for Hangar Space at the Key West Interna-
tional Airport, a copy of same being attached hereto.
Passed and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
Of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting held on the
15th day of July, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
:: MONROE fiTY '1i:
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(Seal)
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LEASE AGREEMENT FOR HANGAR SPACE
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT Made and entered into this 15th
day of
July
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, 1980, by and between the COUNTY OF MONROE, STATE
OF FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, here-
inafter called the Lessor, and EDWARD KNIGHT, whose mailing address
is 336 Duval Street, Key West, Florida 33040, hereinafter called the
Lessee:
WITNESSETH:
That the Lessor hereby leases that certain property described
ln Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, located in
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, subject to the following conditions
and limitations which the parties mutually agree shall apply:
1.
TERM.
The period of this lease shall be from May 1,
1980, until September 30, 1984, unless sooner terminated in accordance
herewith.
2.
RENTAL.
The Lessee covenants and agreBs to pay to the
Lessor in advance as rent for said property during the said term
of this lease, FIVE HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($540.00) per year, and
thereafter in advance on the anniversary date of each year during
the term of this lease. Delinquent payments shall be subject to an
automatic and progressive TEN percent delinquent"charge.
3.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Lessee agrees to strictly
execute, comply with and abide by all applicable rules, regulations
and directives of the Lessor as presently existin~ or as may be prom-
ulgated, changed or amended from time to time, and it shall be the
duty of the Lessee to become and remain informed ~nd familiar with
the same as promulgated, changed or amended, which by reference are
hereby made a part hereof. Failure or refusal to comply or abide
with the provisdons of this article shall be cause for termination
of this lease.
4.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
All personal property placed or moved
ln or on the premises above described shall be at the risk of the
Lessee or owner thereof, and Lessor shall not be liable for any
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damage or loss to said personal property for'any act of negli-
gence of any co-Lessee or occupant, or of any other person whomso-
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5. SAFETY, CORRECTION, ETC. The Lessee shall promptly
execute and comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules, orders,
regulations, directives and requirements of the Federal, State,
County and City Governments and of any and all of their depart-
ments and bureaus, applicable to said premises for safety and cor-
rection, prevention and abatement of nuisances or other grievances,
In, upon, or connected with said premises and its operation.
6. DEFAULT. A. The prompt payment of the rent for said
pemIses upon the terms named, and the faithful observance of the
rules, regulations and directives which are by reference made a
part hereof, and of such other and further rules, regulations and/
or directives as may be hereafter made by the Lessor are the condi-
tions upon which the lease is made and accepted, and any failure
on the part of the Lessee to comply with the terms of this lease,
or any of said rules and regulations or dire.€tives, now In eXIs-
tences, or which may hereafter be prescribed by the Lessor, shall
at the option of the Lessor, work a forfeiture of this lease, and
all of the rights of the Lessee hereunder, and thereupon the Les-
sor, its agents or employees shall have the right to enter said
premises, and remove all persons and property, if desire, there-
from forcibly or otherwise, and the Lessee hereby expressly waives
any and all notice required by law to terminate tenancy, and also
waives any and all legal proceedings to reco~er possession of said
pemises, and expressly agrees th~t In the event of a violation of
any of the terms of this lease, or of said r~les, regulations, or
directives, now in existence, of which may hereafter be made, said
Lessor, it's agents or emploiyees may immediately re-enter said
premises a~d dispossess Lessee without legal notice or the insti-
tution of any legal proceedings whatsoever.
B. In additon to the acts of default elsewhere
defined, the commission of any of the following acts by the Lessee
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shall constitute a default, and this lease may be terminated by
the County immediately upon notice in writing to the Lessee;
Abandon, desert, vacate or discontinue operations on the premises
or petition for any bankruptcy or insolvency, or be adjudicated
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bankrupt, or make a general assignment for the benefit of credi-
tors, or suffer a lien, to be filed against the premises, or permit
a receiveer or trustee to come into possession without removing
them, within a reasonable time.
7. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. Lessee agrees to pay all
costs and expenses and a reasonable attorney's fee in the event
legal action is taken by the Lessor because of any violation of
the terms of this lease or of any code section, ordinance, regula-
tion or rule applicable to the Lessee's use of the premises includ-
ing but not limited to those governing the payment of rent.
8. FIXTURES. The said Lessee hereby pledges and assigns
to the Lessor the fixtures, and goods and chattels of said Lessee,
which shall or may be brought or placed on said premises as security
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for the payment of the rent herein reserved, and the Lessee agrees
that the said lien may be enforced by distress foreclosure or other-
wlse at the election of the said Lessor, and does hereby agree to
pay all costs and charges therefore incurred by the Lessor.
9. ENTRY. The Lessor, or any of its agents, shall have
the right to enter said premises during all reasonable hours, to
examine the same as may be deemed necessary for the safety, comfort
or preservation thereof, and to determine if Lessee is in compli-
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ance with all of the aforementioned rules, regulations, directives,
and otherwise.
10. CONDITION OF PREMISES. A. T~e Lessee acknowledges
and agrees that he has examined the premises, and is fully advised
of the condition and location thereof, and the limitations and
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restrictions placed on any building, structure or other object as
to height, due to the proximity of the landing and takeoff areas
of the Airport. Lessee further agrees to abide by and observe all
such restrictions and limitations, and agrees that the observance
of such limitations and restrictions, whether by municipal,
county, state, or federal governmental authority, shall not ln
anywise affect the Lessee's obligations under this lease.
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B. Lessee hereby accepts the premises In the condi-
tion they are in at the beginning of this lease and agrees to
maintain said premises in the same condition, order and repair as
they are at the commencement of said term, excepting only reason-
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able wear and tear arising from the use thereof under this agree-
ment. Lessee further agrees to make good to said Lessor immedi-
ately upon demand any damage caused by any act or neglect of Lessee,
or of any person or persons whomsoever, including but not limited
to employees, guests, passengers, or persons under the control of
the Lessee, arid the Lessee shall be liable to the Lessor and shall
forever hold harmless the Lessor from any and all such damage or
loss occasioned to the piemises, or any of its other properties
caused by the acts or negligence of the Lessee or any person or
persons whomsoever including but not limited to employees, guests,
passengers, or persons under the control of the Lessee. This
agreement is for the use of hangar space only, such space to be
used at the sole risk of the Lessee, and the Lessor shall not be
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liable for the care or protection of the airplane, her appurtenan-
ces or contents, or for any loss or damage of any kind or nature
to the airplane, her appurtenances or contents, however caused.
There is no warranty of any kind as to the condition of the pro-
perty nor shall the Lessor be responsible for injuries to persons
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or property occurring upon the Lessor's property for any reason.
11. LIABILITY.
It is expressly agreed and understood by
and between the parties to this agreement, that the Lessor shall
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not be liable for any damage, loss or injury which may be sustained
by the Lessee or other person or for any other damage, loss or
injury resulting from the carelessness, neglig~nce or improper con-
duct on the part of any other Lessee or agents, or employees in or
on or about the said premises.
12: RELEASE. The Lessee does hereby forever release and
discharge the Lessor, its departments, agencies, agents and author-
izd personnel from any and all liability that has or may result
from or be suffered by the Lessee arising out of or in connection
with this lease, and the Lessee's operation hereunder.
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13. CLAIMS. The Lessee shall defend, payor settle any
and all liability, demands and claism by or in favor of any person
including, but not limited to, the Lessee's agents, servants or
employees, against the Lessor, its departments,ragencies, and
authorized personnel arising out of, or in connection with this
lease or the Lessee's operation hereunder, and to forever hold
harmless the Lessor, its departments, agencies, agents and personnel
from any such liabilities, demands or claims asserted by any of
the aforedescribed, inlcuding cost of suit, attorney's fees, and
any other expenses in connection therewith, and to payor settle
any claims for the injury, loss or damage to personnel or property
of or under the control of the Lessor arising out of this contract
or the Lessee's operation hereunder.
14. INSURANCE. The Lessee shall carry and provide dur~
ing the term of this contract, at Lessee's expense, liability,
protective and indemnity insurance covering the Lessee's opera-
. tions, and such other operations of the Lessee in and about the
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Lessor's property, subject to the approval of the Lessor, and such
other insurance coverage as may be requested by the Lessor. Said
insurance shall be with a company with a Best's Insurance Guide,
Latest Edition, rating of A:AAA or better, and a certificate of
insurance shall be furnished by Lessor in any amount not less than
$100,000/$300,000. Any and all of said insurance to be non-cancel-
lable without a thirty-day written notice of cancellation first
being given to the Lessor.
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15.
INSOLVENT, ETC.
If the Lessee shall become insol-
vent or if bankruptcy proceedings shall be begun by or aginst the
Lessee before the end of said term, the Lessor is hereby lrrevo-
cably authorized at its option, to forthwith cancel this lease,
as for a default. Lessor may elect to accept rent from such re-
ceiver, trustee, or toher judicial officer during the term of this
occupancy in their fiduciary capacity without affecting Lessor's
rights as contained in this contract, but not receiver, trustee or
other judicial officer shall ever have any rigDt, title or interest
ln or to the above described property by virtue of this contract.
16. HEIRS AND ASSIGNS. This contract shall bind the
Lessor and its assigns or successors, and the heirs, assigns,
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administrators, legal representatives, executors or successors as
the case may be, of the Lessee.
17. TIME OF THE ESSENCE.
It IS understood and agreed
between the parties hereto that time IS of the essence of this
contract and this also applies to all terms an~conditions con-
tained herein.
18. RIGHTS. The rights of the Lessor under this lease
shall be cumulative and failure on the part of the Lessor to exer-
cise promptly any rights given hereunder shall not operate to for-
feit any of the said rights.
19. SIGNS OR ADVERTISING.
It is hereby understood and
agreed that no signs or advertising are to be used in connection
with the premises leased hereunder without first obtaining written
approval of Lessor.
20. ASSIGNMENT, SUBLET AND ALTERATIONS. The Lessee
shall not assign this lease, either as an absolute transfer of
his title or interest therein or thereto or as security for a loan,
nor sublet the premises, or any part thereof nor use the same, or
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any part thereof, nor permit the same, or any part thereof, to be
used for any other purpose than as above stipulated, nor make any
alterations therein without the prior written consent of the
Lessor.
21. TAXES. Should any taxes be imposed upon the prem-
Ises involved in this lease, or upon the owner, Lessor, Lessee,
occupant or whomsoever, from any source whatsoever, the same shall
be the responsibility of the Lessee and the Lessee shall pay same
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promptly.
22. MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY. The Lessee agrees to keep
the propety clean and free and clear of debris, and to maintain
all improvements located thereon at Lessee's expense.
23. LIEN. A. The Lessee agrees that the Lessor shall
have a lien against any airplane, here appurtenances and contents
for bnpaid sums due or to become due for the use of the airport.
facilities or services or damage caused to any property of the Les-
sor.
B. Lessee agrees that he will keep the
leased premises and any building5 that may be erected thereon at
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all times free and clear of any and all liens in anywise arlslng
out of the activities or use thereof by Lessee, provided, however,
the Lessee may in good faith contest the validity of any lien.
24. RESTRICTIONS. The Lessee agrees not to conduct , nor
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allow to be conducted on th~ leased premises, any business ven-
tures, enterprises or activities, including, but not limited to,
the sale of gasoline, oil, airplane parts, or any other goods
and/or services, and covenants that he will not conduct any re-
pair services, except that he shall have the right to repair his
own private plane, and further, shall not engage in any businesses
or activities authorized under any leases made by Monroe County
to fixed base operators at said Airport, nor shall he engage In
any automobile rental services of any nature whatsoever.
25. MAINTENANCE. The Lessee further agrees that all
areas of the leased premises not paved shall be maintained by him
in a neat condition, and that grassed areas shall be mowed regu-
larly and shrubs will be trimmed so as to maintain the premises
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in a clean and attractive condition. Any areas not grassed or
paved shall be stabilized by the Lessee, and the leased premises
shall be so utilized that use of the premises will not cause dust,
debris, or waste to be blown about or raised so as to interfere
with or disturb the use or enjoyment of any adjacent or adjoining
premlses.
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Further, that the Lessee shall keep and maintain the
leased premises and any buildings that may be erected thereon in
a neat and clean condition.
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26. EXCAVATION. The Lessee agrees that no excavation of
any of the leased lands shall be. made, and that no soil or earth
shall be removed from said premises except w~th the written approval
of the Lessor.
27. USE OF PROPERTY. The Lessee hereby agrees to use
said leased premises only for a private hangar and storage of
Lessee's private plane.
28. IMPROVEMENTS. A. A hangar is located on said premises
which hangar belongs to Lessor. Lessee agrees that when Lessor
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deems it necessary for the operation, control and/or
development of the airport, Lessee shall vacate the premises.
Lessor may provide other premises to Lessee for remaining
term of this lease if same are available.
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29. SPECIAL CLAUSES. The parties specifically agree
that the rental rates previously provided for herein shall lncrease
automatically based upon the U. S. Department of Labor Consumer
Price Index (U. S. City Average all items), using May 1, 1980,
as the base period equal to 100 as compared to said index at the
end of the twelve month period and applying such percentage
increase to yearly rental. All increases in rental will be
computed annually after the first year of this lease and be
used for the following year's rental.
Key West
DATED at
, Monroe County,
Florida, the day and year first above written.
Lessor
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE TY, FLORIDA
By
Attest: _---", _ -../
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(Seal)
Lessee
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WITNESSETH:
APNHJvED .4$10 FORM
~",~y.
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EXHIBIT "A"
DESCRIPTION OF:
PROPOSED LEASE AT KEY WESTrINTERNATION AIRPORT
FOR:
EDWARD B. KNIGHT
That the Lessor by these presents leases unto said
Lessee a parcel of land at Key West International Airport,
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, known on an unrecorded plat
entitled "Plat of Hangar Areas at Meacham Field (Key West
International Airport), Key West, Florida", prepared by John P.
Goggin, County Engineer, dated January 12, 1959, copy of which is
on file in the office of the Airport Manager at Key West
International Airport, Key West, Florida, as Parcel 10, Unit 1.
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