02/01/1973 Lease
THIS INDENTURE OF LEASE, made and entered into by and between
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA (hereinafter referred to as "LESSOR "), and
SOUTHEAST AIRLINES, INC., a Florida corporation (hereinafter referred to
as "LESSEE"),
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Lessor owns an airport known as Key West International
Airport, located in Monroe County, State of Florida (hereinafter called the
"AIRPOR T "), and
WHEREAS, Lessee is engaged in the business of transportation with
respect to persons, property, cargo and mail at the Airport, and
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease certain premises, facilities and
rights in connection with and on the Airport and Lessor is willing to lease
same to Les see upon the terms and conditions hereinafter stated,
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and of
the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and. other valuable
considerations, Lessor does hereby demise and let unto Lessee and Lessee
does hereby hire and take from Lessor certain premises, facilities and rights
m connection with and on the Airport as follows, to-wit:
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ARTICLE I - TERM: The term of this lease shall be for a period of
one year, commencing 'On the 1st day of February , A. D. 197.2., and
ending on the 31st day of January A.D. 197~.
AR TICLE II - RENTAL: Lessee agrees to pay Lessor for the use of
the Airport, all premises, facilities and rights granted hereunder for domestic
operations only, except as hereinafter set forth, an annual rental of $12,600.00,
payable in equal monthly amounts of $1, 050. 00 each, such payments to be made
within ten days of receipt of Lessor's billing therefor; but not earlier than the
first day of each month for which the rent is applicable. In addition to the fore-
going monthly payments, Lessee covenants and agrees with Lessor to pay the
required State Rental Tax.
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In addition to the above payment, Lessee agrees at the time of pay-
ment of the monthly installment set forth to provide Lessor with a monthly
traffic count which is to include the number of passengers, amount of mail
cargo, freight movements and number of additional landings both in-count and
out- count.
The above payments are based upon the Lessee's use of facilities
assigned to it in the Airport Terminal Building.
ARTICLE III - EXCLUSIVE SPACE IN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING:
The exclusive use of the space referred to under Article II herein for such
uses as the Lessee may desire to make thereof in connection with or inciden-
tal to its operation of a domestic air transportation system, including speci-
fically but not by way of limitation the use of said space for ticket coupter
area, operations room and cargo storage area.
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AR TICLE IV - GENERAL USE OF AIRPOR T, LEASED PREMISES
AND FACILITIES: As duly authorized by competent Governmental authority,
Les see shall have the right to operate a domestic transportation system, at
the Airport, by aircraft, for the carriage of persons, property, cargo and
mail, which right shall include the following:
(1) The right to use, in common with other domestic operators
authorized to do so, the common areas of the Airport and appurtenances
thereto, which have been designated by Lessor for common use, including
but not limited to, landing areas, aprons, taxiways, roadways, flood lights,
ramp lighting, beacons, signals, radio aids, sewerage, control tower, fire
and crash equipment and other conveniences for flying, landing, and take-
offs of aircraft of Lessee.
(2) The right to land, take-off, fly, taxi, tow on the ground, load and
unload aircraft and equipment used by Lessee in its operation of a domestic
air transportation system on the .Airport.
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(3) The right to make repairs, test, maintain, condition, service
with fuel, oil, greases or other supplies, park or store aircraft or other
equipment of Lessee or, with prior permission of Lessor, of any other
scheduled domestic air transportation company, on premises leased to Lessee
or on premises leased to such other scheduled domestic air transportation
companie s.
(4) The right to train personnel in the employ of, or to be employed
by, the Lessee.
(5) The right to install, maintain and operate, at Lessee's expense,
by Les see alone or in conjunction with any other air transportation companies
who are Lessees at the Airport, or through a nominee, radio, telephone, tele-
type and other communications equipment, meteorological and aerial x:avi-
gation equipment and facilities in or on premises leased exclusively to Les-
see, subject to the approval of Lessor so as to enable Les/ilor to prevent in-
terference with the reasonable use of the Airport by other authorized persons,
such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
(6) The right to buy, s.ell, exchange or otherwise dispose of Les see IS
aircraft, engines, accessories, gasoline, oil, greases, lubricants, fuel,
food and other equipment or supplies, including any article or goods used by
or bought for use-by Lessee in connection with its conduct of domestic air
transportation, provided that such right shall not be construed as authorizing
the conduct of a separate business by Lessee, but shall permit Lessee to per-
form such functions as are incident to its conduct of domestic air transporta-
tion and further provided that Lessee shall not sell gasoline, fuel, propellants,
greases and other lubricants, except to a subsidiary or affiliated company,
unless authorized so to do qy Lessor.
(7) The right to install, maintain and operate, or cause to be installed,
maintained or operated, without cost to Lessor, in a hangar or any other
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buildings exclusively leased to the Lessee, a cafeteria, restaurant or other
plant for the purpose of preparing, cooking and dispensing of foods and bev-
erages for consumption on Lessee's aircraft, or for Lessee's employees, but
shall not include the right to maintain or operate a public cafeteria or restau-
rant for the purpose of selling food or beverages to the public. Any space
exclusively leased to the Lessee hereunder shall require an additional rental
to be paid other than the ren~al set forth in "Article II - Rental" herein, to be
agreed upon by the Lessee and Lessor when said additional space is ~ecessary.
N either shall said right be considered to authorize the installation and operation
of automatic vending machines of any nature at any place on the Airport.
(8) The right to install, maintain and operate, without cost to Les sor,
by Les see alone, or in conjunction with any other air transportation c9mpan-
ies who are lessees at the Airport, or thro~h a nominee, a message tube
system and other communication systems between suitable locations in the
aircraft loading areas and suitable locations in or about Lessee's hangars
and between any or all of the said locations and Lessee's offices, the locations
to be subject to the approval of Lessor, insofar as the interests of safety and
convenience of all are concerned, whic h approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
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(9) The right, directly, or through a contractor of Lessee's choice,
to transport Lessee's cargo, property and mail to, from and at the ~irport by
such vehicles as Lessee or Lessee's contractor may desire or require. This
operation of such vehicles shall be subject to the reasonable regulations of the
Airport relative to the use of ground vehicles on Airport property.
(10) The right to install and o}E"ate on the interior of the premises
exclusively leased, at Lessee's expense, advertising signs representing its
business, which signs shall be substantially uniform in size, type and location
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with those of other air transportation companies leasing space on the premises.
The number, size, type, design and location of all such signs shall be subject,
however, to the prior written approval of the Lessor.
(11) Consolidation of Ground Services: The rights and privileges
granted the Lessee herein, with respect to the performance of ground services
and activities in connection with its air transportation operation at the Airport,
may be .exercised by Lessee for and on behalf of any other domestic air trans-
portation company or companies authorized by Lessor to use the Airport.
Without limitation, such rights and privileges shall be deemed to include all
activities incidental to the handling of reservations, the ticketing of passengers,
the receipt, dispatch, loading, unloading and storage of passengers and their
baggage, property, cargo and mail, and all ramp, repair, maintenanse,
storage, fueling and dispatching services incidental to the operations of aircraft
at the Airport. The foregoing shall not be construed to authorize such other
company or companies to use the Airport without the payments of fees and
charges established by Lessor.
(12) The right to purchase, on or off said Airport, of Lessee's re-
quirements of gasoline, fuel, lubricating oil, grease, food and other passenger
supplies, and any other materials and supplies, from any person or c.ompany
of Lessee's choice, and the right to make agreements with any person or com-
pany of Lessee's choice fur work to be done for Lessee.
(13) The right to service, by Lessee, its suppliers or others, on
leased premises, and upon the apron of the Terminal Building, Lessee's air-
craft and other equipment, by truck or otherwise, subject to regulations of
'Lessor, concerning only the orderly operation of the Airport, with gasoline,
oil, grease, and any other fuel, food or supplies to be used by Lessee; such
right shall include, without limiting the generalities thereof, the right to
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erect, install and maintain on said Airport, on leased premises, in accordance
with insurance underwriters' standards, adequate underground storage facilities
for such gasoline, oil and other inflammable fuel or supplies, together with
necessary pipes, pumps, motors, filters and other appurtenances, at conven-
ient locations, upon the payment of an additional rental other than the rental
set forth in "Article II - Rental" herein, to be agreed upon by the Lessee and
Lessor, such storage locations to be subject to prior written approval of
Lessor when said additional space is necessary, such approval not to be un-
reasonabl y withhe ld.
(14) Parking Space: The use by Lessee and its employees in common
only with the other air transport operators who may be lessees of space at the
Airport and their employees, of adequate vehicular parking space located as
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near as possible to sa.id Administration Building, without charge to Lessee or
to said employees.
(15) Right of Ingress and Egress: The right of ingress to and egress
from premises and facilities of the Airport herein leased, without charge to
Lessee, its employees, agents, passengers, invitees, and suppliers of
materials and furnishers of service.
(16) Maintenance and Operation of Airport: Lessor agrees that it
will, at all times', maintain and operate and keep clean with adequate and
efficient personnel, and keep in good repair, said Airport and the appurten-
ances, f<;lcilities and services connected therewith, and keep said Airport and
its approaches free from obstruction, congestion and interference for the safe,
convenient and proper use thereof by Lessee and will maintain and operate
said Airport so as to entitle it, to the approved rating by the Federal Aviation
Agency and all other appropriate regulatory authorities.
(17) Building by Lessee: Lessee, at its own cost and expense, may
construct and install, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances, in
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or on any space which is exclusively leased to Lessee, any buildings, struc-
tures or improvements, including equipment and underground storage tanks
necessary for use in connection with its domestic air transportation opera-
tions, the locations to be subject to prior written approval by Lessor, such
approval not to be unreasonably withheld. Lessee may at its own cost and
expense alter, modify, repair and maintain any buildings, structures or im-
provements constructed or installed on premises leased hereunder, plans for
which are to be subject.to prior written approval of Lessor, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld. Any space exclusively leased to the Lessee here-
under shall require an additional rental to be paid by the Lessee to the Lessor
other than the rental set forth in "Article II - Rental" h'ereunder, to be agreed
upon by the Lessee and Lessor when said additional space is necessary. Any
building so constructed on the leased premises by the Lessee shall at the ter-
mination of this lease revert to the Lessor.
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(19) Alterations and Improvements: Lessee is not authorized to make
any alterations or improvements to the herein leased premises without prior
written approval of Lessor, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE V - USE OF TERMINAL BUILDING: The use of space in
the Terminal Building leased hereby shall be for purposes incidental to the
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operation of Lessee's domestic air transportation business and will be in
accordance with the following conditions:
(1) General: It is expressly understood that Lessor will keep the
public space in the Terminal Building attractively furnished, and will provide
and supply adequate light, electricity and water for the public space; janitors
and other cleaners necessary to keep the public space in the Terminal Building
at all times clean, neat, orderly, sanitary and presentable.
(2) Electricity: Lessee agrees to pay Lessor for all electricity used
by it in the space leased and solely occupied by it hereunder. Such electricity
will be separately metered.
(3) Janitor and Cleaning Services: Lessee shall, at its own expense,
provide janitor and cleaning service s within the exclusive space leased and
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occupied hereunder, and shall keep the space in a clean and sanitary condition
at all times.
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Lessor agrees to provide adequate rubbish containers into which Lessee
may, with its own personnel, dump rubbish which may accummulate in Lessee's
normaluse of the Terminal Building.
(4) The operations of Lessee shall be conducted in an orderly and
proper manner and so as not to annoy, distrub or be offensive to others at the
Airport.
(5) It shall be Les sor I s responsibility to maintain and replace all
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glass bordering both on the field side of the leased space and on the public
corridor of leased space, except in instances where damage to such glas s should
occur through the acts of Lessee, its agent, suppliers, passengers, or others
doing business with it at the Airport, in which event Lessee will assume such
responsibility.
(6) The personal property placed or installed by Lessee in the ex-
clusively leased area shall remain the property of the Lessee and must be
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removed on or before the xpiration of the term hereby granted. In the event
of expiration or other termination, Lessee shall have 10 days, exclusive of
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Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, after such termination, in which to remove
its property.
(7) If Lessee shall fail to remove its property upon the expiration or
termination hereof, Lessor may, at its option, after expiration of period of
grace granted by the preceding paragraph hereof, as agent for Lessee and at
Les see I s expense and risk, remove such property to a public warehouse for
deposit, or retain the same in it's own possession, and after the expiration of
30 days therefrom, sell the same at public auction, the proceeds of which shall
be applied first to the expenses of sale, second to any sums owed by Lessee to
Lessor, and any balance remaining shall be paid Lessee, or may take. such
other action as may be necessary or desirable.
(8) Unless otherwise expressly provided or agr~ed, Lessee shall not
use the leased space (or permit it to be used) for the sale to its employees or
to any other person, of any beverages, food, candy, gum, ice cream or ice
cream products, tobacco or tobacco products, periodicals, books, drugs, toys,
games, souvenirs, jewelry, novelties, clothing, flowers, sporting goods,
photographic goods, or toilet articles, or for the furnishing, for a consideration,
of theatre tickets, shoe shines, pressing and cleaning (except of its employees'
uniforms), developing and printing of photographs and films, ground l?aggage
checking services or for the display of the advertising of third parties, except
in cases in which Lessee handles ground services for another air transportation
company, pursuant to paragraph (11) of AR TICLE IV, or for the installation of
any coin-operated machines or devices, or for any other purpose beyond those
herein expressly authorized.
(9) The Lessor, or its authorized representative, shall have the right
at any time and as often as it considers necessary, upon request to Lessee, to
inspect the space and(without obligation to do so) to enter thereon to make
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ordinary repairs and, in the event of an emergency, to take such action therein
as may be required for the protection of persons or property or otherwise
to execute the terms and conditions of this lease.
(10) The Lessee shall, at its expense, repair or replace, as may be
required, all electrical incandescent bulbs or flourescent tubes or other
lighting devices located within the space leased hereunder.
(11) Improvements: During the term of this lease, neither Les sor
nor Lessee is obligated by this lease to make any repairs, replacements,
improvements, alterations or additions of any nature I other than those specif-
ically agreed upon in this lease, except that Lessor shall make such structural
repairs as may be required to keep the leased space usable for the purposes
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AR TICLE VI - INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY: Les see shall maintain
public liability, Airport liability, aircraft liability, fire aIld property damage
insurance, and shall carry Workmen's Compensation and employers' liability
insurance as required by law. Lessee shall indemnify and hold harmless
Lessor from any and all demands, losses, liabilities or judgments, together
with costs and expenses incident thereto, which may accrue against, be charged
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to, or be recoverable from Lessor as a result of the negligent acts or omis-
sions of Lessee, -its employees or agents in connection with Lessee's use and
occupancy of the demised premises, excluding, however, such as may be
occasioned by the negligence of Lessor, its employees or agents. Lessor shall
give to Lessee prompt and timely notice of any claim made or suit instituted,
which in any way, directly or indirectly, contingently or otherwise, affect or
might affect, Lessee and Lessee shall have the right to compromise or parti-
cipate in the defense of the same to the extent of its own interests.
ARTICLE VII - QUIET ENJOYMENT: Lessor agrees that, on pay- ,
ment of the rentals, fees and charges herein provided for, and performance of
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the covenants and agreements on: the part of the Lessee to be performed here-
under, Lessee shall peaceably have and enjoy the leased premises, rights and
facilities herein granted.
ARTICLE VIII - CANCELLATION BY LESSOR: In the event Lessee
shall file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or proceedings in bankruptcy shall
be ins,tituted against it and Lessee is thereafter adjudicated bankrupt, pur-
suant to such proceedings, or that the court take jurisdiction of Les see and
its assets, pursuant to proceedings brought under the provisions of any Federal
reorganization act, or that a receiver of Lessee I s assets shall be appointed,
or that Les see shall be pre'vented by any final action of any Federal or State
authority from conducting and operating its transportation system for the car-
riage of persons, property and mail by aircraft at the Airport, or tha~ Lessee
shall fail to perform, keep and observe any of the terms, covenants or con-
ditions herein contained on the part of Lessee to be perfor-rned, kept or
observed, Lessor may give Lessee notice in writing to correct such condition
or cure such default, and, if any such condition or default shall continue for
30 days after the receipt of such notice by Lessee, the Lessor may, after the
lapse of said 30 days period and prior to the correction or curing of such con-
dition or default, terminate this lease by a 20 days written 'notice and the term
hereby demised Shall thereupon cease and expire at the end of such 20 days in
the same manner and to the same effect as if it were the expiration of the origi-
nal term.
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ARTICLE IX - CANCELLATION BY LESSEE: Lessee, in addition to
any right of cancellation or any other right herein given to Lessee, may cancel
this lease in its entirety and terminate all or any of its obligations hereunder at
any time by 30 days written notice upon or after the happening of anyone of the
following events:
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A. Any failure or refusal by the Federal Aviation Agency to permit
Les see to operate into, from or through said Airport with the type of equip-
ment which Lessee happens to own at any time.
B. The breach by Lessor of any of the covenants or agreements here-
in contained and the failure of Lessor to remedy such breach for a period of
30 days after receipt of written ~otice of the existence of such breach.
C. The inability of Lessee to use said premises and facilities con-
tinuing for a longer period than 30 days due to any law or order, rule or regu-
lation of any appropriate governmental authority having jurisdiction over the
premises or the operations of Lessee, except that, upon the inability of
Lessee to use the Airport and leased premises because of war, earthquake,
or other casualty, Lessee may suspend this lease during such inabilit)6. Durin'g
the period of any such suspension the Lessor retains the right to utilize the
leased premises as it deems advisable. The inability of Ute Lessee to use said
premises and facilities due, to strikes of its employees shall not be considered
grounds for the Lessee to terminate or cancel this lease.
D. The termination of Lessee's obligations or right to carry passengers
and/or United States Air Mail to, from or through Key West, Florida.
ARTICLE X - ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Lessee shall not, at
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any time, unless 'provided for elsewhere in this lease, assign this lease or any
part thereof, nor shall Lessee sublet the premises nor any part there<;>f herein
leased to Lessee, without the prior written consent of Lessor, except that,
without such consent, Lessee may assign this lease to any corporation with which
Lessee is affiliated, may merge, consolidate, or which may succeed to the
business of Lessee.
AR TICLE XI - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BOUND BY THIS AGREE-
MENT: All the covenants and agreements in this lease shall extend t9 and
bind the legal representatives, successors and assigns of the respective parties
hereto.
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AR TICLE XII - DAMAGE OR DESTR UCTION OF PREMISES: If any
building of Lessor in which Lessee occupies exclusive space hereunder shall
be partially damaged by fire, the elements, the public enemy or other casualty
but not rendered untenantable, the same shall be repaired with due diligence
by Lessor at its own cost and expense. If the damage shall be so extensive as
to render such building untenantable but capable of being repaired in 30 days,
the same shall be repaired with due diligence by Lessor at its own cost and
expense and the rent payable hereunder, with respect to Lessee's exclusive
space in such building, shall be proportionately paid up to the time of such
damage and shall thenceforth cease until such time as such building shall be
fully restored. In case any such building is completely destroyed by fire,
the elements, the public enemy or other casualty, or so damaged that .it will
or does remain untenantable for more than 30 days, at the option of Lessee,
either:
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(1) said building shall be repaired or reconstructed with due diligence
by Lessor at its own cost and expense, and the rent payable hereunder with
respect to Lessee's exclusive space in said building shall be proportionately
paid up to the time of such damage or destruction and shall thenceforth cease
until such time as said building shall be fully restored; or
(2) if within 12 months after the time of such damage or destruction,
said building shall not have been repaired or reconstructed for Lesse~'s use,
Lessee may give Lessor written notice of its intention to then cancel this
lease in its entirety or to cancel as of the date of such damage or destruction,
such part of this lease as relates only to said building.
In the event that the Airport, or any other premises herein leased,
shall be rendered untenantable or unusable because of the condition thereof,
there shall be a reasonable and proportionate abatement of the rentals, fees
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and charges provided for herein during the period that the same are so un-
tenantable or unusable.
ARTICLE XIII - NOTICES: A bill or statement may be rendered or
any notice or communication which Lessor may desire to give Lessee shall
be deemed sufficiently rendered or given if the same be in writing and sent
by registered or certified mail, addressed to Lessee at
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may substitute therefor by notice to Le ssor, or left at such addres s, and the
time of rendition of such bill or statement and the giving of such notice of
communication shall be deemed to be the time when the same is mailed, left
or delivered as herein provided. Any notice from Lessee to Lessor shall be
validly given if sent by registered or certified mail, addressed to the }3oard
of County Commissioners, Monroe County Court House, Key West, Florida,
or such other address as Lessor shall hereafter designate.by notice to
Lessee.
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ARTICLE XIV: In the event the Lessee and/or its legal representa-
tives, successors and assigns, during the term of this lease engage in flying
international flights from and to the Airport, then the Les see shall pay an
additional rental other than the rental set forth in "Article II - Rental" herein,
to be agreed upon by the Lessee and Lessor, which said rental will be for the
additional use of the Airport and additional services furnished by the ~essor.
ARTICLE XV: The Lessee agrees not to engage in any type of auto
rental business at the Airport or act as an agent for any auto rental agency at
said Airport.
AR TICLE XVI: The ,Lessee agrees that in the event the Les sor is
required to post guards at said Airport to inspect luggage and pas sengers
flying on Lessee's aircraft that Lessee will pay for the cost of said guards.
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AR TICLE XVII: The Lessee shall have the right to renew this lease
for an additional term of 1 year, at rentals to be mutually agreed upon at the
time of such renewal between Lessor and Lessee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to
be executed as of the /.:;/ day of ~~~. . A. D. 197$.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in Our Presence:
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By .&.-:eL~;
Mayor of Mon oe County ana Chair-
man of the Board of County
Commissioners
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As to the Lessor
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Attest:
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Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe
County, Florida and ~x officio Clerk
of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida.
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SOUTHEAST AIRLINES, INC.
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President
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