1. 08/17/2005 Agreement
Clerk of lIIe
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Danny L. Kolhage
Office (305) 295-3130 Fax (305) 295-3663
Memnrandwn
To:
Dent Pierce, Director
Public Works Department
Attn:
Ann Riger . .~
Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk ~
From:
Date:
Monday, September 12,2005
At the BDCC meeting on August 17, 2005 the Board granted approved the
following item:
Commercial Lease Agreement between Monroe County and Hillsborough Center
Associates, LLC for approximately 1,450 s.f of office space at Habana Plaza in Key West
for the 16th Judicial Circuit Drug Program, pending further review by Risk Management.
Enclosed is a fully executed duplicate original for your handling. Should you have
any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Copies: Finance
County Attorney
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COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease is made and entered into effective as of the 17th day of August, 2005
between Hillsborough Center Associates, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company
("Lessor"), and Monroe County, ("Lessee").
For and in consideration of the rent to be paid, the mutual covenants and agreements
herein, and other good and valuable consideration received by each party from the other, the
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties consent and agree as follows:
1. Demised Premises. Subject to the terms and provisions of this Lease, Lessor leases to
Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor, those certain Premises (the "Premises") located at 3100
B Flagler Avenue, Key West, in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. The Premises consist
of approximately 1,450 square feet. Lessee's taking of possession of the Premises and its
payment of the first month's Base Rent due under this lease shall constitute Lessee's
acceptance of the Premises in all respect, including its square footage configuration and
other physical features. By taking possession of the Premises and paying the first month's Base
Rent, the Lessee waives any objections to the square footage, configuration and other
physical features of the Premises, and the amount of Base Rent and all other charges due for
the Lease of the Premises.
2. Term.
2.1. Lease Commencement. The term of this Lease shall commence on
October 1,2005 (the "Commencement Date").
2.2. Initial Term. The initial term of this Lease (the "Initial Term") shall be the
period of time following the Commencement Date equal to three (3) years plus two 1 (one)
year options to renew. For purposes of this Lease, "Term" shall mean the Initial Term and any
extension of it.
2.3. If Lessee, with Lessors prior consent, shall occupy the Premises before
commencement of the Term, all provisions of this Lease shall be in full force and effect
commencing at the time of occupancy, and Base Rent and Additional Rent for that period
shall be paid by Lessee at the same rate specified in this Lease for the Term.
3. Net Lease, Operating Expenses and Taxes. It is the intent that the Rent
provided for in this Lease shall be an absolute net return to Lessor so that this Lease shall
yield to Lessor the net Base Rent specified in this Lease and that all costs, expenses and
obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether general or special, ordinary or
extraordinary, that may be necessary in connection with the use, occupancy or operation of
the Premises shall be paid by Lessee. All provisions of this Lease are to be construed in light
of the intent that this be an "Absolute Triple Net Lease".
4. Rent.
4.1. Base Rent. As rental for the lease of the Premises, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, at
Lessor's address set forth herein, or at such other place and to such other person as Lessor
may from time to time designate in writing for the initial term of this Lease, total monthly base
rent ("Base Rent") in the initial amount of:
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Initial Term:
Year 1: October 1, 2005 - September 30,2006 - $3,202.09
Year 2: October 1, 2006 - September 30,2007 - $3,362.19
Year 3: October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008 - $3,530.30
Option Periods:
Period 1: October 1,2008 - September 30,2009 - $3,706.82
Period 2: October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2010 - $3,892.16
Payment will be made upon receipt of a proper invoice in accordance with the Florida Prompt
Payment Act S218.70, F.S., et seq.
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.
Renewals: Two (1) year options to renew with 5% annual increases (tax exempt) payable
in monthly installments, in advance, due on the first day of each calendar month during the
Term of this Lease. If the Term of this Lease shall begin or terminate on other than the first or
last day respectively of a calendar month, all Base Rent and other charges accruing under this
Lease for such portion of the partial calendar month shall be apportioned and paid on the
basis of a 30-day month. In addition to any other sums due under this Lease, Simultaneously
with Lessee's execution of this Lease, Lessee shall pay Lessor the first month's rent.
4.2. Additional Rent. In addition to the foregoing, all other payments to be made
by Lessee to Lessor under this Lease shall be deemed, for purpose of securing collection of
them, to be "Additional Rent" under this Lease and shall be due and payable as and when
required in this Lease, and Lessor shall have the same rights and remedies on Lessee's failure
to pay them as a the non- payment of Rent.
4.3. Covenant of Rent. Lessee agrees that the provisions for payment of Rent herein
are independent covenants of Lessee and Lessee shall not interpose any counterclaim or
counterclaims in a summary proceeding or in any action based on non-payment of rent or
any other payment required of Lessee under this Lease.
5. Use of premises.
5.1. Permitted Use and Business Name. The Premises shall be used and occupied
only as a drug court treatment program with a urinalysis component and for no other
purpose. The business of the Lessee in the Premises shall be carried on under the name and
style 16th Judicial Circuit Drug Court Program and under no other name and style unless
approved by the Lessor in writing.
5.2. Hours of Business. During the term, the Lessee shall conduct its business in the
Premises, at a minimum, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on legal
holidays. Lessor may require other minimum hours, if such requirement is made of at least
seventy-five (75) percent of all other lessees in the Building. Lessee may conduct business on
the Premises, in addition to the above listed times, at Lessee's sole expense.
5.3. Opening and Continuous Occupancy. Lessee shall open the whole of the
Premises for business to the public, fully fixtured, stocked and staffed within thirty (30) days of
the Commencement Date, as defined below. The Lessee shall continuously, actively and
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diligently carry on the business specified in Section 5 on the whole of the Premises during the
Term, during the hours and on the days that are required by this Lease, except when
prevented from doing so by force majeure. The Lessee acknowledges that its continued
occupancy of the Premises and the regular conduct of its business therein are of utmost
importance to neighboring lessees and to the Lessor in the renting of space in the Building,
the renewal of other leases in the building, and the efficient and economic supply of services
and utilities. The Lessee acknowledges that the Lessor is executing this Lease in reliance on
Lessee's continuous occupancy and that it is a material element inducing the Lessor to execute
this Lease.
5.4. Lessee's Covenants as to Use and Occupancy. Lessee shall exercise reasonable
care in its use of the Premises or Building and shall not do or permit anything to be done in
or about the Premises or Building, nor bring nor keep anything in the Premises or Building
that will in any way affect the fire or other insurance on the Building, or any of its contents, or
that shall in any way conflict with any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, law or other
requirement (collectively the "Laws") affecting the occupancy and use of the Premises or
Building, which is now, or may subsequently be, enacted or promulgated by any public
authority. Lessee shall not obstruct or interfere with the rights of other lessees of the Building
or injure or annoy them. Lessee shall not use, or allow the Premises to be used, for any illegal
purpose, or any purpose constituting a public or private nuisance or for sleeping purposes, or
cooking, and nothing shall be prepared, manufactured, or mixed in the Premises that would
emit an odor of any type into or around any part of the Building. Lessee will maintain and
clean both front and rear exterior of unit on a daily basis. All trash, papers, or like on the
ground shall be picked up and disposed of properly on a daily basis. Lessee shall promptly
comply with and execute all of the above mentioned Laws and all rules at Lessees own cost
and expense. On or prior to the Commencement Date and at all times during the Term of
this Lease and any extensions or renewals of this Lease, Lessee shall, at its expense, obtain
and maintain all permits, licenses and other governmental authorizations which are necessary
for the operation of its business in accordance with Section 5.
5.5. Display Windows. Lessee shall keep display windows attractive and neatly
dressed, and shall screen in an aesthetically pleasing manner all unsightly items within the
Premises which can be seen from the display windows, including without limitation office
furniture and other similar items are visible behind interior glass partitions. Display windows
and lighted signs (if any) shall be kept illuminated by the Lessee on all business days until the
later of 5:00 P.M. or least one-half hour after the Building closes for business. Lessee agrees
that if the display of any article exhibited by it in the display windows, or in or about the
Premises, or the display of any signs or placards in or on the Premises at any time during the
term shall be objected to by the Lessor, and if notice in writing is given by Lessor or its agents
of such objection or objections, the Lessee shall immediately and as often as such notices are
received remove such display or such articles objected to, and failing so to do, expressly
agrees that the Lessor or its agents may enter the Premises and remove such article, sign or
placards objected to, using such force as may be necessary so to do without being deemed
guilty of any forcible entry, detainer, trespass or in breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment.
5.6. Prohibited Uses. Lessee shall not use the Premises nor permit them to be used
for any of the following purposes:
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(A) for the sale by the Lessee, as its principal business purpose, of any merchandise which
the Lessee, in the course of its normal business practice, purchases at manufacturers'
clearances or purchases of ends-of-runs, bankruptcy stock, seconds or other similar
merchandise;
(B) for the sale of second-hand goods, war surplus articles, insurance salvage
stock, fire sale stock, merchandise damaged by or held out to be damaged by fire, except
merchandise damaged by fire or smoke occurring in the Building, and then only for 30 days
after the date of any such damage;
(C) as an auction or flea market;
(D) for a bankruptcy sale or going-out-of-business sale or liquidation sale or
any similar sale, unless the Lessee is in fact in bankruptcy or is going out of business or is in
liquidation, in which case such sale shall not continue beyond 30 days;
(E) a business primarily used for a mail order office or catalog store;
(F) any business in which the Lessee is engaged in intentionally deceptive or
fraudulent advertising or selling practices or any other act or business practice contrary to
honest retail practices;
(G) any "adult" store, lingerie store, massage parlor or any other business
dealing in pornography and pornographic materials or sex related items; with the exclusion of
adult videos.
(H) any use other than as specified in paragraph 5.1 above.
6. Lessee's Covenant not to Conduct Similar Business within Specified Area and
Retail Restriction Limit. During the term of this lease, Lessee shall not, directly or indirectly,
engage in any business similar to or in competition with that for which the Premises are let,
within a radius of 2 miles in each direction of the premises..
7. Use of Common Areas. Lessee and its employees and invitees shall have the
non-exclusive right, in common with Lessor and all others to whom Lessor has or may
hereafter grant rights, to use the common areas as well as, where applicable, common
corridors, courts and arcades, together with facilities such as washrooms, comfort rooms,
lounges, drinking fountains and toilets, subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as
Lessor may from time to time impose, including the designation of specific areas in which cars
owned by Lessee and its employees must be parked. Lessee agrees after notice thereof to
abide by such rules and regulations and to use its best efforts to cause its employees and
invitees to conform thereto. Lessor may at anytime close or restrict for a reasonable period,
any common area to make repairs, to prevent the acquisition of public rights in such areas,
or to discourage non-customer parking; and Lessor may do such other acts in and to the
common areas as in its judgment may be desirable to improve the convenience thereof.
Neither Lessee not Lessee's employees shall solicit business in the common areas or distribute
any handbills or other advertising matter in such areas or place any such handbills or
advertising matter in or on any automobiles parked therein without Lessor's written consent.
8. Repairs and Maintenance.
8.1. Lessee's Repair and Maintenance. Except as provided herein with respect to
the specific repair obligations of Lessor, Lessee shall, at its expense, maintain the Premises in
a first class condition consistent with other similar Plazas in Monroe County, Florida. The
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Lessee's obligations herein shall include but not be limited to the following items: All doors,
automatic doors, windows, plate glass, store front, light bulbs, walls, ceilings, plumbing,
equipment, drains, fixtures, structures, electrical, heating, air conditioning, cooling and
refrigeration equipment and all other equipment and apparatus pertaining to the Premises.
Lessee shall, at its own expense, keep the Premises in a neat, healthful and safe condition
and in accordance and in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and other
governmental regulations, ordinances and directions during the Term. Any damage to or
destruction to the Premises shall be properly and timely repaired, restored and replaced by
Lessee.
The Lessee shall, at its own expense, abate any nuisance pertaining to the use of the
Premises. Lessee shall, at its own expense, comply with all existing and subsequently enacted
laws, fire codes and requirements of applicable governmental and quasi-governmental
authorities and requirements and recommendations of insurance underwriters with respect to
the Premises or the use and occupancy of the Premises. Lessee shall pay any fees or fines
arising from a violation of any such laws or requirements or recommendations by:
(a) Lessee's use of the Premises;
(b) the manner of conduct of Lessee's business or the installation of or the operation
of its properties on any portion of the Premises;
(c) any cause or condition created by or through Lessee; or
(d) the breach of any of Lessee's obligations under this Lease.
Upon vacating the leased premises, Lessee will surrender same to Lessor in as good of
condition as received except for ordinary wear and tear.
Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, Lessee shall be responsible for and shall
pay all costs and expenses in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of the
Premises during the Term of this Lease.
9. Lessor's Repairs and Maintenance. Lessor shall make all necessary repairs to
the structure of the building of which the Premises are a part, including but not limited to the
roof, foundations and exterior walls (but excluding glass, plate glass and the exterior of the
frames surrounding all windows, doors, plate glass, non-structural store fronts, and signs),
and Lessee will be required to make any where same were caused or occasioned by and act
or omission or negligence of Lessee, its employees, agents, invitees, licensees, visitors, and
contractors.
9.1. If Lessee refuses or neglects to make repairs and maintain the Premises
properly as required hereunder and to the reasonable satisfaction of Lessor as soon as
reasonably possible after written demand, Lessor may make such repairs without liability to
Lessee for any loss or damage that may occur to Lessee's merchandise, fixtures, or other
property or to Lessee's business by reason thereof, and upon completion thereof, Lessee,
shall pay Lessor's cost for making such repairs plus twenty (20%) percent for overhead and
profit, upon presentation of a bill therefore, as additional rent. Said bill shall include interest
at the maximum legal rate of interest on said cost from the date of completion of repairs by
Lessor. In the event Lessor fails to timely make any repairs for which it is responsible pursuant
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to the Lease, Lessee shall have the right, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Lessor, to
make such repairs and receive a credit against rent therefore.
10. "As-Is". Lessee represents that it has inspected the Premises and is familiar with
the condition of each portion of the Premises and accepts the same in its present "AS IS"
condition. The Lessor shall not be required to make any alterations, repairs or improvements
of any kind whatsoever to prepare the Premises for Lessee's occupancy.
LESSOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PREMISES
OR LESSEE'S USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE PREMISES. LESSEE WAIVES, RELEASES,
RENOUNCES AND LESSOR DISCLAIMS ANY GUARANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED OR
EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, LESSEEABILlTY, HABITABILITY, FITNESS
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
CLAIM FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
THEREFROM). LESSOR HAS NOT MADE, NOR HAS LESSEE RELIED ON ANY
REPRESENTATION AS TO CONDITION, SAFETY OR SECURITY OF THE PREMISES.
11. Alterations. Lessee may make interior, non-structural alterations in the
Premises which do not affect building systems and which do not exceed $50 ("Permitted
Alterations") without Lessor's consent. Lessee may not make alterations which are not
Permitted Alterations ("Other Alterations") without Lessor's prior written consent or approval,
which consent or approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. All
alterations made by Lessee shall be made at Lessee's sole cost and expense, including all
costs and expenses incurred in obtaining any required governmental consents, permits or
approvals. Lessee may perform all alterations with contractors and subcontractors of Lessee's
own choosing. Lessor will cooperate with Lessee's efforts to obtain any governmental permits
or approvals or consents required for making Permitted Alterations or otherwise approved
alterations. Prior to performing any Other Alterations, Lessee shall furnish Lessor with plans
and specifications, which shall be subject to Lessor's prior written approval, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Lessor shall notify Lessee within thirty (30)
business days after receipt of the plans and specifications if Lessor does not approve of them
and shall specify what it finds unacceptable. In that event, Lessee shall cause the plans and
specifications to be revised to remove or correct the work not approved by Lessor and shall
resubmit revised plans and specifications for approval. If the Lessor does not notify Lessee of
its objections within thirty (30) business days after receiving the plans and specifications,
Lessor shall be deemed to have approved them. Lessee shall construct all alterations in
accordance with the plans and specifications approved by Lessor, using new and first-class
materials and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders of
governmental authorities. Lessee shall obtain and furnish Lessor with copies of all certificates,
permits and approvals relating to the alterations that may be required by any governmental
authority for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or other approval of the Premises. At
all times while Lessee and Lessee's contractors and subcontractors are constructing Other
Alterations, they shall, at their sole cost and expense, effect and maintain or cause to be
maintained, with insurance companies reasonably acceptable to and approved by Lessor, the
following insurance coverages:
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(a) a builder's insurance policy covering the full replacement cost of the Alterations
and materials and supplies delivered to or stored in the Premises for the purpose of being
incorporated into the Alterations;
(b) comprehensive general liability insurance in form and amount reasonably
satisfactory to Lessor;
(c) workers' compensation coverage in compliance with the Florida Workers'
Compensation Act and employer's liability insurance with a limit of not less than $500/000
per occurrence for anyone accident or disease; and
All property insurance required under this Section 13 shall contain waivers of
subrogation in favor of Lessor, and all liability insurance shall designate Lessor as an
additional insured. Certificates of insurance evidencing compliance with these insurance
requirements shall be delivered to Lessor on or before commencement of the Other
Alterations. Lessee shall construct at its sole cost and expense any Alterations with diligence
and continuity and in
a good and workmanlike manner and shall: (i) comply with all laws, ordinances and
governmental regulations in its construction of the Alterations; and (ii) indemnify and hold
Lessor harmless from all loss, cost and expense, including, but not limited to/ reasonable
attorneys' fees and court costs through all trial and appellate levels on account of Lessee's
construction of the Alterations or any injury to persons or damage to property occasioned by
Lessee's construction of the Alterations. The Lessee shall provide Lessor with all applicable
partial releases of lien executed by contractors, subcontractors and materialmen
contemporaneous with the payment or draw request under Lessee's construction contract. The
Lessee shall obtain and shall provide Lessor with general contractor's final contractor's
affidavit, releases and indemnities contemporaneous with final payment to be made to the
general contractor and all subcontractors and materialmen. All alterations, improvements
and additions made by Lessee shall immediately become the property of Lessor and shall
remain on the Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease, except Lessor, on
written notice to Lessee, may require that the Lessee remove any such alterations,
improvements and additions made by Lessee on any termination of the Lease, at which time
the Lessee shall remove any such alterations, improvements and additions at its sole cost and
expense on or before the termination of this Lease.
12. Damage and Condemnation.
(a) Damage. If the Premises or the Building shall be destroyed by fire or other
cause, or be so damaged by fire or other cause that they are untenable and cannot be
rendered tenable within a reasonable time from the date of the damage, considering the
extent of the damage, this Lease may be terminated by Lessor by written notice given to
Lessee within thirty (30) days after the event causing untenantability, in which event rent shall
cease as of the date of untenantability and both parties shall be relieved of all further liability
under this Lease accruing after the cancellation date. If the damage or destruction is not
sufficient to permit a termination of the Lease as above provided, a proportionate reduction
shall be made in the rent corresponding to the time during which, and applicable to the
portion of the Premises of which, Lessee shall be deprived of possession. The decision of a
licensed Florida architect or engineer selected by Lessor, and compensated by both parties in
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equal proportions, and certified in writing to Lessor and Lessee shall conclusively be deemed
binding on the parties as to:
(i) whether the Premises or Building are rendered untenable;
(ii) whether the Building or Premises can be rendered untenable within a reasonable
time;
(iii) the percentage of the Premises rendered untenable and the resulting percentage
by which rent and other charges under this Lease should abate during the period of
untenantability; and
(iv) the date on which the Premises are restored to Lessee ability.
If damages to Lessee's building in excess of fifty (50%) percent of the value thereof
shall occur within the last three years of the initial term or any of the option extension periods
provided for herein, the obligation of the Lessor to restore the Premises shall not arise unless
Lessee shall give notice to Lessor within ten (10) days after such damage of its desire extend
the Lease for an additional period so as to expire not less than five (5) years from the date of
such damage, and on the same conditions and for the same rentals as provided in the Lease.
The Lease shall continue and the remaining option periods if any, shall be construed to follow
upon the end of such extended term. Failing such notice to extend, Lessor at its option shall
have the right to terminate this Lease or to restore the Premises, in which latter event this
Lease shall continue for the remainder of the primary Lease term.
In no event shall Lessor be liable to Lessee for any damages resulting to Lessee from
the happening of such fire or casualty or from the repairing or reconstruction of the Premises,
or from the termination of this Lease as provided in this Section, nor shall Lessee be relieved
by fire or casualty from the Lessees obligations under this Lease except to the extent and on
the conditions expressly stated in this Section.
(b) Condemnation. In connection with any condemnation of the Premises:
(1) If at any time during the Term of this Lease all or substantially all of the Premises shall be
taken in the exercise of the power of eminent domain by any sovereign, municipality or other
public or private authority, then this Lease shall terminate on the date of vesting of title in that
authority and any prepaid Rent shall be apportioned as of that date. Substantially all of the
Premises shall be deemed to have been taken if, in Lessor's and Lessee's reasonable
judgment, the remaining portion of the Premises shall not be of sufficient size to permit the
construction and operation of buildings on the Premises of substantially the same size as the
existing buildings.
(2) If less than all or substantially all of the Premises shall be taken in the exercise of the
power of eminent domain by any sovereign, municipality or other public or private domain by
any sovereign, municipality or other public or private authority, then this Lease shall continue
in force and effect and Lessee shall proceed with reasonable diligence at its own expense to
carry out any necessary repairs and restoration so that the remaining portion of the Premises
shall constitute a complete structural unit or units which can be operated on an economically
feasible basis under the provisions of this Lease. All repair and restoration shall be carried out
by Lessee in strict accordance with the restoration provisions of Section 16 of this Lease. The
award or awards for any partial taking shall be paid to Lessor and shall be disbursed for the
repair and restoration of the Premises in accordance with Section 16.
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(3) The award or awards for any taking of all or substantially all of the Premises shall be paid
to Lessor, provided that Lessee shall have the right to pursue its own separate award for the
value, immediately prior to the taking, of loss of equipment, loss of business, loss of its
leasehold interest, and moving expenses, to the extent the foregoing does not reduce any
award to be received by Lessor.
(4) If the temporary use of the whole or any part of the Premises shall be taken at any time
during the Term of this Lease in the exercise of the power of eminent domain by any
sovereign, municipality or other authority, the Term of this Lease shall not be reduced or
affected in any way and Lessee shall continue to pay in full the Rent, and the entire award for
such taking shall be paid to Lessor, to be applied and disposed of as provided below. Lessor
shall credit against the next Rent payment due from Lessee that portion of the award paid for
the use and occupancy of the Premises. That portion of the award that compensates for
physical damage to the Premises occasioned by the taking shall be held by Lessor, and used
to reimburse Lessee for costs of restoration and repair of the portion of the Premises so
damaged. Lessee shall perform all of the restoration and repair in accordance with the terms
of Section 16.
13. Entry, Inspection and Other Rights Reserved To Lessor. Lessee will allow
Lessor to enter the Premises for inspection or for any other purpose which Lessor deems
necessary for the safety, comfort or preservation of the Premises or Building. During business
operations, Lessor may close entrances, doors, corridors, elevators or other facilities, all
without liability to Lessee by reason of interference, inconvenience or annoyance. Lessee will
permit Lessor at any time within the earlier of (i) thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of this
Lease or (ii) failure of Lessee to cure a default within seventy-two (72) hours of notice by
Lessor to bring prospective lessees on the Premises for purposes of inspection and to put or
keep on the doors or windows thereof a "For Rent" or "For Sale" notice. In furtherance of such
rights, Lessor shall retain a key to the Premises and Lessee shall not install any new locks to
the Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor, unless Lessee furnishes Lessor with a
copy of such key. No entry pursuant to this Paragraph shall in any way be deemed a breach
of the covenant of quiet enjoyment. Lessor reserves the right to change the name and/or
street address of the Building without liability of Lessor to Lessee. In the event of an
emergency, Lessee hereby grants to Lessor the right of enter the Premises at any time.
14. Personal Property. For purposes of this Lease, the term "Lessee's Property" shall
mean all office furniture and equipment, movable partitions, communications equipment,
inventory, and other articles of movable personal property owned or leased by Lessee and
located in the Premises, but shall not include any permanently attached fixtures ("Lessor's
FF&E").
All Lessee's Property shall be and remain the property of Lessee throughout the Term of this
Lease and may be removed by Lessee at any time during the Term. All Lessor's FF&E shall be
and remain the property of Lessor throughout the Term of this Lease, unless specifically
purchased by and conveyed to Lessee after the Commencement Date, and may not be
removed from the Premises without Lessor's prior consent. On or prior to the expiration of this
Lease, Lessee shall remove all Lessee's Property from the Premises without leaving any
noticeable damage to the Premises, but shall leave Lessor's FF&E in the Premises. If Lessee
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leaves noticeable damage to the Premises as a result of Lessee's removal of Lessee's
Property, or if Lessee has noticeably damaged Lessor's FF&E (excluding reasonable wear and
tear), Lessor shall give Lessee written notice and Lessee shall have ten (10) days after that to
remove or repair the damage, after which time, Lessor may repair the damage and Lessee
shall reimburse Lessor for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Lessor in repairing
the damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any built-in items placed on the Premises by
Lessee shall become a part of the Premises and the property of Lessor.
15. Loss or Damage to Tenant's Property. Lessor shall not be liable for any
damage to property of Lessee or of others located on the Premises, nor for the loss of or
damage to any property of Lessee or of others by theft or otherwise. Lessor shall not be liable
for any injury or damage to persons or property resulting from fire, explosion, falling walls or
ceilings, steam, gas, electricity, water, rain, or leaks from any part of the Premises or from the
pipes, appliances, plumbing works, or form the roof, street, subsurface, or form any other
place, by dampness, or by any other cause of whatsoever nature. Lessor shall not be liable
for any such damage caused by other Lessees or persons in the Premises, occupants of
property adjacent to the Plaza or the public, or for damage caused by operations in
construction of any private, public, or quasi public work. All property of Lessee, kept or
stored on the premises, shall be at Lessee's risk, and Lessee shall hold Lessor harmless from
all claims arising out of damage to same, including subrogation claims by Lessee's insurance
carriers, unless such damage shall be caused by the willful act or gross neglect of the Lessor.
16. Extension Terms. Provided Lessee is not in Default at the time of exercise
beyond any applicable notice and cure period, Lessee shall have the option to extend the
original Term of this Lease, subject to all of the provisions of this Lease, for five (5) years
(individually, an "Extension Term" and collectively the "Extension Terms"), each such period
commencing on the expiration of the Term then in effect. Then Base Rent payable by Lessee
during any Extension Term shall be determined as set forth as follows: See Rent Schedule.
With respect to each such Extension Term, Lessee may exercise its option to extend by giving
Lessor written notice, in the manner prescribed herein, of Lessee's exercise of the option to
extend at any time not less than 90 days before the end of the Term then in effect. After the
exercise of any option to extend, all references in this Lease to the Term of this Lease shall be
considered to mean the Term as extended, and all references to the end of the Term shall be
considered to mean the end of the Term as extended. If requested by Lessee, Lessor shall
execute documents that Lessee shall from time to time reasonably request to evidence the
dates of the extended Term. If Lessee exercises its option by giving appropriate notice, the
Term of this Lease shall be automatically extended on the same terms and conditions set forth
in this Lease for the applicable Extension Term without execution of an extension or renewal
Lease or any other document, but in no event may the Term be extended beyond the Initial
Term.
(i) Conditions of Extension. Lessee's right to exercise the option to extend for each
Extension Term is subject to satisfaction of the following conditions precedent: (a) this Lease
shall be in effect at the time notice of exercise of an option to extend is given and on the last
day of the Term of the Lease prior to its extension; (b) Lessee shall not be in default at the
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time notice of exercise of the option is given or on the last day of the Term of the Lease prior
to its extension beyond any applicable notice and cure period; and (c) the notice of exercise
of the option to extend shall be delivered in accordance with the terms of this Lease. The
options to extend the Term provided in this Section shall immediately and automatically
terminate and shall be of no further force or effect in the event that this Lease is terminated.
17. Insurance.
The Lessee is a state agency subject to limited liability under 9768.28, F.S., and
maintains adequate insurance to respond to any liability in excess thereof. To the
extent authorized by 9768.28, F.S., Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
Lessor, and Lessor's agents, trustees, executors, personal representatives, general
partners, limited partners, and attorney-in-fact, of and from any and all fines, claims,
demands, liability, cost or expense (including but not limited to attorney's fees) and
causes of action, of every nature whatsoever brought by any person or entity, arising or
growing out of, directly or indirectly, the following: (i) the occupation or use of the
Premises, the Building, or the Property and every part thereof, by Lessee, (ii) any
breach or violation of this Lease by Lessee, or (iii) the conduct of Lessees business.
For all purposes of the indemnification granted herein, the claims, demands, acts or
omissions of Lessees contractors, employees, agents, servants, guests, clients and
invitees shall be deemed to be those of the Lessee. In any such event, the comparative
negligence on the part of the Lessor or its representatives shall not in any way limit or
effect Lessee's obligation under this indemnification.
18. Prohibition against Activities Increasing Fire Insurance Rates. Lessee agrees not
to use the Premises in any manner, even for the purposes for which the premises are leased,
that will increase risks covered by insurance on the building where the premises are located,
so as to increase the rate of insurance on the premises, or to cause cancellation of any
insurance policy covering the building. Lessee further agrees not to keep on the premises, or
permit to be kept, used, or sold on the premises, anything prohibited by the policy of fire
insurance covering the premises. Lessee agrees to comply, at his or her own expense, with all
requirements of insurers necessary to keep in force the fire and public liability insurance
covering the premises and building.
19. Liability. Lessor shall not be responsible or liable for the theft, loss or
damage to person or property in, on or about the Premises, or the Building, except for such
loss or damage as is caused by Lessor or its employees and agents. Lessee acknowledges
and agrees that Lessor is not responsible for the security of the Premises or the Building in
general. Lessor shall not be liable for any injury or damage to persons or property resulting
from fire, explosion, falling plaster, gas, electricity, water, rain or leaks from any part of the
Building or by any other cause whatsoever, nor shall Lessor or its agents be liable for any
such damage caused by other lessees or persons in the Building; nor shall Lessor be liable for
any latent defect in the Premises or in the Building.
20. Indemnity. Except as may otherwise be provided in this Lease, and subject to
the limitations of S 768.28 F.S., Lessee shall indemnify and hold harmless Lessor, its
employees, officers, directors, managers, agents, shareholders, partners or other owners from
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and against any and all third-party claims arising from or in connection with: (i) the conduct
or management of the Premises or of any business on the Premises, or any condition created
in or about the Premises during the term of this Lease, unless created by Lessor, its
employees, officers, directors, managers, agents, shareholders, partners or other owners,
invitees or contractors, or any person or entity acting at the instance of Lessor; (ii) any act,
omission or negligence of Lessee or any of its sub lessees or licensees or its employees,
officers, directors, managers, agents, shareholders, partners or other owners, invitees or
contractors; or (iii) any accident or injury or damage whatever, not caused by Lessor or any
person or entity acting at the instance of Lessor occurring in, at or on the Premises.
21. Negation of Personal Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this Lease, Lessee agrees that Lessor (and, in case Lessor is a joint venture,
partnership, tenancy in common, association or other form of joint ownership, the partners,
members and employees of any such joint venture, partnership, tenancy-in-common,
association or other form of joint ownership) shall have absolutely no personal liability with
respect to any of the provisions of this Lease, or any obligation or liability arising from or in
connection with the provisions of this Lease. Lessee shall look solely to Lessor's equity in the
Premises for the satisfaction of any remedies of Lessee against Lessor including, without
limitation, the collection of any judgment (or other judicial process) requiring the payment of
money by Lessor in the event of any default or breach by Lessor with respect to any of the
terms and provisions of this Lease to be observed and/or performed by Lessor, subject,
however, to the prior rights of any holder of any mortgage covering all or part of the Premises
and no other assets of Lessor or any principal or partner of Lessor shall be subject to levy,
execution or other judicial process for the satisfaction of Lessee's claim and in the event
Lessee obtains a judgment against Lessor, the judgment docket shall be so noted. This
exculpation of liability shall be absolute and without exception whatsoever. This section shall
inure to the benefit of Lessor's successors and assigns and their respective principals.
22. Rules and Regulations. The rules and regulations shall be binding on the
Lessee on delivery of a copy of them to Lessee. Lessor shall have the right to establish,
modify and/ or rescind reasonable rules and regulations governing the use and general
management of the Plaza. The rules and regulations as may be adopted by Lessor after the
execution of this Lease for the safety, cleanliness and operation of the Building and the
preservation of good order therein and for the most efficient use by all lessees, agents,
employees, invitees and visitors of the automobile parking spaces provided by Lessor, if any,
are expressly made a part of this Lease and Lessee agrees to comply with such rules and
regulations. No rules and regulations shall prohibit the reasonable use of the Premises by
Lessee its agents, employees, invitees and visitors for the purposes permitted by this Lease.
The Lessor shall not be responsible to Lessee for any nonobservance of such rules and
regulations by any other lessee of the Building.
23. Assignment and Subletting. Lessee shall not assign, sublet, mortgage, pledge,
or hypothecate this Lease, or any interest therein, nor shall Lessee permit the use of the
Premises by any person or persons other than Lessee, nor shall Lessee sublet the Premises, or
any part of the Premises, without the written consent of Lessor; Any sale of stock of Lessee (if a
corporation), assignment of partnership interest (if a partnership), assignment of beneficial
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interest (if a trust), or other device which has the effect of transferring the practical benefits of
this Lease from the parties currently controlling Lessee, shall be a prohibited transfer. If Lessee
sublets, assigns or transfers this Lease with the permission of the Lessor, the Base Rent may be
subject to an increase if rent is below market value at the time of transfer.
24. Environmental Matters.
a. Lessee's Obligations. During the Initial Term and any Extension Term, Lessee shall
not do anything during the Term that violates any Environmental Law (defined below). Lessee
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessor, its employees, officers, directors,
managers, agents, shareholders, partners or other owners, from and against any and all
losses, claims, suits, damages, judgments, penalties and liability including, without limitation:
(i) all out- of-pocket litigation costs and reasonable attorneys' fees; (ii) all damages (including
consequential damages), directly or indirectly arising out of the use, generation, storage,
release or threatened release or disposal of Hazardous Materials by Lessee or any of its sub
lessees or licensees or its employees, officers, directors, managers, agents, shareholders,
partners or other owners, invitees or contractors; and (iii) the cost of and the obligation to
perform any required or necessary repair,c1ean-up, investigation, removal, remediation or
abatement, and the preparation of any closure or other required plans, to the full extent that
any of the foregoing is attributable to the use, generation, storage, release or threatened
release or disposal of Hazardous Materials by Lessee or any of its sub lessees or licensees or
its employees, officers, directors, managers, agents, shareholders, partners or other owners,
invitees or contractors.
b. Lessor's Obligations. Lessor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessee, its
employees, officers, directors, managers, agents, shareholders, partners or other owners,
from and against any and all losses, claims, suits, damages, judgments, penalties, and
liability including, without limitation: all (i) out-of-pocket litigation costs and reasonable
attorneys' fees; (ii) all damages, including consequential damages, directly or indirectly arising
out of the release or disposal of Hazardous Materials on, under or in the Premises, or any
violation of Environmental Laws, caused by Lessor, or which occurred prior to the
Commencement Date of this Lease.
c. Hazardous Materials Defined. For the purpose of this Section 14, Hazardous
Materials shall include but not be limited to substances defined as "hazardous substances,"
"hazardous materials," or "toxic substances" in the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.c.A. 99 9601 et seq.; the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.c.A. 99 1801 et seq.; the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.c.A. 99 6901 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970, as amended; the common law; and all state, local or federal laws, rules,
regulations, policies, guidances and orders pertaining to environmental, public health or
welfare matters, as the same may be amended, interpreted or supplemented from time to
time (collectively, the "Environmental Laws"). Any terms mentioned in this Lease which are
defined in any applicable Environmental Laws shall have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in the Environmental Laws, provided, however, that if any such laws are amended so as
to broaden any term defined in them, the broader meaning shall apply subsequent to the
effective date of the amendment.
(d) Survival. The provisions of this Section 28 shall survive the expiration or sooner
termination of this Lease.
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25. Utilities and Services. Electricity, water and sewer, trash removal and any other
utilities for the Premises shall be separately metered and billed when possible in the name of
Lessee, and the cost of those utilities, together with the cost and performance of janitorial,
telephone, and security service for the Premises shall be Lessee's sole responsibility. In the
event that the utilities cannot be separately metered, Lessee will pay it's pro-rata share of total
Building expenses to provide such services. Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any
interruption in the service of any utility. No interruption or failure of such utilities or services
shall relieve Lessee from the obligation to pay the full amount of rent and other charges
reserved in this Lease, nor shall the same constitute a constructive or other eviction of Lessee.
Lessee shall promptly pay for all public utilities rendered or furnished to the Premises
from and after the date Lessee assumes possession of said Premises, including but not limited
to, water, sewer, gas, electricity, heat and air conditioning. Lessor shall not be liable in
damages or otherwise for any interruption in the supply of any utility to the Premises nor shall
any such interruption constitute any ground for an abatement of any of the rents reserved
hereunder. Lessee shall not at any time overburden or exceed the capacity of the mains,
feeders, ducts, conduits, or other facilities by which such utilities are supplied to, distributed
in, or serve the Premises. If Lessee desires to install any equipment which shall require
additional utility facilities or utility facilities of a greater capacity than the facilities to be
provided by Lessor, such installation shall be subject to Lessor's prior written approval of
Lessee's plans and specifications therefore. If approved by Lessor, Lessee agrees to pay
Lessor, on demand, the cost for providing such additional utility facilities or utility facilities of
greater capacity.
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, Lessor shall not be responsible for
providing any meters or other devices for the measurement of utilities supplied to the
Premises. Lessee shall make application for and arrange for the installation of all such
meters or other devices and Lessee shall be solely responsible for and promptly pay, as and
when the same become due and payable, all charges for water, sewer, electricity, gas,
telephone and any other utility used for or consumed in the Premises.
Should landlord elect or be required to supply any utility services used or consumed in
the Premises, Lessee agrees to pay as additional rent an amount not to exceed that which the
utility company would have charged Lessee for furnishing such utilities. If Lessor is furnishing
tenant any utility or utilities hereunder, Lessor, at any time, at Lessor's option and upon not
less than thirty (30) days prior notice to Lessee, may discontinue such furnishing of any such
utility to the Premises, and in such case, Lessee shall contract with the public service company
supplying such utility service for the purchase and obtaining by Lessee of such utility
directly from such public service company.
26. Notices. In every instance where it shall be necessary or desirable for the
Lessor to serve any notice or demand on the Lessee, it shall be sufficient: (a) to deliver or
cause to be delivered to the Lessee at the Premises a written copy of the notice or demand, or
(b) to send a written copy of the notice or demand by United States certified mail, postage
prepaid, addressed to the Lessee at the Premises, or (c) to leave a written copy of the notice
or demand in or on the Premises or to affix the same on any door leading into the Premises,
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in which event the notice or demand shall be deemed to have been served at the time the
copy is so left or affixed. All notices or demands shall be signed by the Lessor or its agent.
Where the Lessee desires to serve notice or demand on the Lessor, such notice or demand
shall be sent certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid to Lessor at the following
address:
Hillsborough Center Associates, LLC.
c/o Coldwell Banker Commercial
3132 Flagler Avenue
Key West, FL 33040
Any notice to be given to Lessee prior to the commencement or subsequent to Lessee's
occupancy under this Lease shall be sent to Lessee at:
16th Judicial Circuit Drug Court
3100 B Flagler Avenue
Key West, FL 33040
And
Monroe County BOCC
3583 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, Fl 33040
Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, notice given by personal delivery shall be effective
as of the date of delivery; notice mailed shall be effective as of the second day (not a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday) next following the date of mailing; notice by Federal
Express Overnight Service shall be effective on the next business day following the date of
sending.
27. Default.
(a) Default by Lessor. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease, if Lessor
by any act or omission is in breach or default of this Lease and the breach or default
continues for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days after Lessee notifies Lessor in writing of
the breach or default, or the default is not capable of being cured within the ninety (90) day
period and if Lessor shall not have commenced to cure the breach or default within the ninety
(90) day period and is preceding to cure same diligently within a reasonable period of time,
not to exceed an additional ninety (90) days, Lessee shall have all remedies available to
Lessee at law or in equity against Lessor but Lessee shall not be entitled to punitive or
consequential damage.
(b) Default by Lessee. Lessee agrees that any of the following events shall be a
default ("Default") under this Lease:
(i) if any false or materially misleading financial report or statement is furnished
or made by or on behalf of Lessee or any guarantor of any of Lessee's obligations under this
Lease; or
(ii) if any Base Rent, Percentage Rent, or Lessee's Share of Operating Costs is in
arrears, or Lessees fails to pay the same as and when it becomes due; or
(iii) if Lessee or any guarantor of any of Lessee's obligations under this Lease
shall fail to perform or observe or breach any covenant, condition or agreement to be
performed or observed by such party under this Lease or under any guaranty agreement
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(other than the payment of Rent); or
(iv) if Lessee or any guarantor of Lessee's obligations under this Lease or any
affiliate of any of them shall be in breach of any other lease with Lessor or any affiliate or in
breach of or in default in the payment and performance of any obligation owing to Lessor or
any affiliate, whether or not related to this Lease and howsoever arising, whether by operation
or law or otherwise, present or future, contracted for or acquired, and whether joint, several,
absolute contingent secured, unsecured, matured or unmatured; or
(v) if Lessee or any guarantor of any of Lessee's obligations under this Lease
shall cease doing business as a going concern, make an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, generally not pay its debts as they become due, admit in writing its inability to pay
its debts as they become due, become insolvent (i.e. greater liabilities than assets), or take
any action looking to its dissolution of liquidation; or
(vi) if Lessee or any guarantor of Lessee's obligations should file for relief, or
have filed against them, an action under any provision of any state or federal bankruptcy or
insolvency law; or
(vii) if Lessee shall abandon or vacate the Premises; or
(viii) if Lessee fails to pay all charges for gas, sewer, electricity and other utilities
which are separately metered for the Premises within thirty (30) days after such are due; or
(ix) if Lessor determines, in its sole discretion, that unpleasant noises, odors or
other nuisance or nuisances emanate from the Premises and Lessee does not take immediate
steps to eliminate such noises, odors or nuisances or fails to eliminate such noises, odors or
nuisances permanently within thirty (30) days of notice from Lessor; or
(x) if Lessor has sent Lessee at any time during the term of this Lease, two
notices for the same type of lease violation irrespective of whether such violation may have
been cured at the time of receipt of the notice; or,
(xi) Lessee fails t continuously occupy the Premises and regularly
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conduct its business in one hundred (100%) percent of the space within the Premises (even if
Lessee continues to pay rent).
In the event of any such Default, Lessor may, at its option, without notice, elect any of
the following remedies:
(a) Re-take and recover possession of the Premises, terminate this
Lease, and retain Lessee's security deposit.
(b) Re-take and recover possession of the Premises, without terminating
this Lease, in which event Lessor may re-rent the Premises as agent for and for the account of
Lessee and recover from Lessee the difference between the rental specified in this Lease and
the rent provided, in such re-rental, less all of Lessors costs and expenses of re-renting,
including, without limitation, attorney's fees plus all other sums due under this Lease.
(c) Permit the Premises to remain vacant, in which event Lessee shall
continue to be responsible for all rental and other payments due under this Lease.
(d) Re-take and recover possession of the Premises, and accelerate and
immediately collect all Base Rent Percentage Rent and Lessee's share of Operating Cost due
under this Lease for the balance of the term of this Lease.
(e) Take any other action as may be permitted at law or in equity. All of
the Lessor's remedies contained in this Lease shall be cumulative, and election by Lessor to
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take anyone remedy shall not preclude Lessor from taking any other remedy. The Lessor
may, at its option, apply any sums received from the Lessee against any amount due and
payable by the Lessee under this Lease in such manner as the Lessor sees fit and regardless of
the express purpose for which the tender was made and regardless of any endorsement
placed on the check by which payment is made.
28. Attorney's Fees and Costs. Lessee shall pay to Lessor all costs,
charges and expenses including reasonable attorney's fees at all tribunal levels, incurred by
Lessor in enforcing this Lease or any covenant of this Lease or in the collection of any rent or
other sum of money, becoming due under this Lease or in the recovery of possession of the
Premises or reletting of the Premises, in the event of the breach by Lessee of any of the terms
or provisions of this Lease.
29. Surrender Of Demised Premises. Lessee agrees to surrender the Premises at
the termination of the tenancy in the same condition as received by Lessee, reasonable use
and wear excepted.
30. Holding Over. In case of holding over by Lessee after expiration or
termination of this Lease, Lessee shall be deemed a lessee at sufferance and will be liable for
Lessor's damages due to such holdover and, in addition, shall pay for each month of such
holdover period double the amount of the rent and other charges accruing for the last month
during the term of this Lease. No holding over by Lessee after the term of this Lease shall
operate to extend the Lease, except that Lessor, at its option, by written notice to Lessee, may
elect to consider Lessee's withholding of the Premises as a holdover of this Lease and treat
Lessee as a lessee for another year on the same terms and conditions as are contracted in
this Lease, in which case the total rental shall be double the rate stipulated in this Lease. The
foregoing provisions of this section are in addition to and do not affect Lessor's right of re-
entry or any other right of Lessor hereunder or as provided by law.
31 . Trial By Jury and Litigation. Lessee and Lessor waive all rights to a jury trial of
any issue or controversy arising under this Lease, related to the Premises or the relationship of
the parties created by this Lease. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern the validity,
performance and enforcement of this Lease. Lessor and Lessee submit to the non- exclusive
personal jurisdiction in the State of Florida, the courts of Florida and the United States District
Courts sitting in Florida, for the enforcement of this Lease. Lessor and Lessee each waive any
and all personal rights under the law of any jurisdiction to object on any basis (including,
without limitation, inconvenience of forum) to jurisdiction or venue within the State of Florida
for the purpose of litigation to enforce this Lease. Any litigation arising between the parties
shall be maintained solely in the state court of competent jurisdiction in Monroe County,
Florida.
32. Non-waiver of Breach. Lessor's failure to take advantage of any default or
breach of covenant on the part of Lessee shall not be construed as a waiver of the breach,
nor shall any custom or practice which may grow between the parties in the course of
administering this Lease be construed or to waive or to lessen the right of Lessor to insist on
the strict performance by Lessee of any term, covenant or condition of this Lease, or to
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exercise any rights of Lessor on account of any such default. A waiver of a particular breach
or default shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the same or any other subsequent breach or
default. The acceptance of rent shall not be, or be construed to be, a waiver of any breach of
any term, covenant or condition of this Lease. The presentation of any rent or other charge
under this Lease in the form of a check marked by Lessee to constitute a waiver of any default
shall not constitute such waiver even though endorsed and cashed by Lessor unless Lessor
expressly agrees to waive such default by separate written instrument No surrender of the
Premises for the remainder of the term of this Lease shall operate to release Lessee from
liability under this Lease.
33. Subordination By Lessee. This Lease and Lessee's rights under this Lease,
are made expressly subject and subordinate to all security agreements, mortgages, ground or
underlying leases, or like instruments resulting from any financing or refinancing affecting the
Premises or Building which are currently in existence or which may be subsequently created by
Lessor, or its successors or assigns, including all extensions and renewals, substitutions, and
amendments thereof, and to all advances made or to be made under same (collectively the
"Mortgage"). This provision shall be self-operative without the execution of any further
instruments. Lessee agrees to execute any instrument or instruments which the Lessor may
deem necessary or desirable to further evidence the foregoing subordination. Lessee
irrevocably appoints Lessor as attorney-in-fact for Lessee with full power and authority to
execute and deliver in the name of Lessee any such instrument which appointment shall be
deemed coupled with an interest and irrevocable. Lessee further agrees to make such
reasonable modifications to this Lease (not increasing Lessee's obligations under this Lease)
as may be requested by the holder of any such Mortgage (the "Mortgagee"). Lessee agrees
that in the event of any act or omission by Lessor which could constitute a default by Lessor or
give Lessee the right to terminate this Lease or claim a partial eviction, Lessee shall not
exercise any such right until (i) Lessee notifies Lessor in writing of such default and Lessor fails
to cure such default within thirty (30), or if such default cannot reasonably be cured within
such thirty (30) days; and (ii) until every holder of any Mortgage is notified in writing of such
default and fails to commence to cure such default within thirty (30)days after all of Lessor's
periods to cure such default have expired. Lessee further agrees to execute any non-
disturbance or attornment agreement requested by any mortgagee or ground lessor.
34. Attornment. In the event of any foreclosure of any mortgage encumbering the
Building, or deed in lieu of a mortgage, or sale of the Building, Lessor shall be released from
all liability under this Lease and Lessee shall attorn to the purchaser at the time of any such
foreclosure or sale and recognize the purchaser as the Lessor under this Lease.
35. Estoppel Certificate. Within thirty (30) days after request by Lessor, Lessee shall
deliver to Lessor, in a form satisfactory to Lessor, a certificate certifying:
(i) the good standing and absence of default under this Lease;
(ii) the absence of set-offs to charges under this Lease;
(iii) the validity and completeness of a copy of this Lease and all amendments to be
attached to the certificate;
(iv) the amount of pre-paid rent;
(v) the amount of security deposit;
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(vi) the commencement and expiration dates of this Lease;
(vii) the dates and amounts of the last made and next due rental installments; and
(viii) such other matters as Lessor shall request.
36. Time. It is understood and agreed between the parties that time IS of the
essence of this Lease, and to all of its terms, conditions and provisions.
37. Transferability By Lessor. Lessor shall have the right to transfer and assign,
in whole or in part, all and every feature of its rights and obligations under this Lease as part
of a conveyance of the Building and underlying property, and at the time of the assignment of
this Lease or conveyance of the Building, the Lessor named in this Lease shall be released
from all subsequent obligations or liabilities under this Lease, and Lessor's successor in
interest shall become the new Lessor under this Lease and responsible to Lessee for all
obligations of Lessor.
38. Amendment Of Lease. This Lease may not be altered, changed, or
amended, except by an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement
is sought. This Lease and any exhibits contain the entire agreement reached in all previous
negotiations between the parties and there are no other representations, agreements or
understandings of any kind, either written or oral, except as specifically set forth here.
39. Quiet Enjoyment. Lessee shall and may peaceably have, hold and enjoy the
Premises subject to the terms of this Lease and provided Lessee pays the rental specified In
this Lease and performs all the covenants and agreements contained in this Lease.
40. Kiosks and other Free Standing Buildings. In addition to the rights set above,
Lessor shall further have the right to construct and to lease free-standing buildings in the
common areas.
41 . Signage and Window Treatments. Except with the prior written consent of
Lessor, the Lessee shall not erect, install, display, inscribe, paint or affix any window
treatments, signs, lettering or advertising mediums, in, on, or above any exterior or interior
portion of the Premises including, without limitation, the store front as well as the exterior
glass surfaces of the store front. Should Lessor consent to Lessee's request herein, then
Lessee, at its expense and subject to its obtaining any required governmental permits and
approvals, may place, maintain, repair and replace within the Premises any signs that Lessee
deems appropriate or necessary. Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee's efforts to obtain any
permit, approval or consent necessary or desirable in connection with the installation of any
sign. Lessee further agrees to maintain such sign, awning, canopy, decoration, lettering
advertising or other things as may be approved by Lessor in good condition and repair at all
times.
42. Displays. The Lessee may not display or sell merchandise or allow grocery
carts or other similar devices within the control of Lessee to be stored or to remain outside the
defined exterior walls and permanent doorways of the Premises. Lessee further agrees not to
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install any exterior lighting, amplifiers or similar devices or use in or about the Premises any
advertising medium which may be heard or seen outside the Premises, such as flashing lights,
searchlights, loudspeakers, phonographs or radio broadcasts.
43. Parking. Lessee shall be responsible, at Lessee's sole cost and expense,
for the payment of all parking, impact or other fees related to Lessee's use or occupancy of
the Premises or Building.
44. Alarm Box. Should Lessee install an alarm box, that alarm box must not be
visible from the street.
45. Brokerage. Lessee represents and warrants that there are no brokers
involved in this Lease transaction except Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. to whom
commission shall be paid by Lessor by separate agreement. Lessee agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold Lessor harmless from and against all costs, claims, liabilities, expenses or
damages of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs at all
tribunal levels) arising from any such brokerage claim made by anyone other than the above
named broker.
46. Recording. Lessee or anyone claiming under Lessee shall not record this
Lease or any memorandum of it without the prior written consent of Lessor. Lessor shall be
entitled, but not required, to record a short form of memorandum (the "Memorandum") of this
Lease. Within ten (10) days of written request by Lessor, Lessee shall execute Lessor's form
Memorandum and promptly return it to Lessor.
47. Authority. If Lessee is a corporation, Lessee warrants that it is a duly
authorized and existing corporation, qualified to do business in the state of Florida, and
Lessee has full right and authority to enter into this Lease, and each of the persons signing on
Lessee's behalf are authorized to do so. Lessee shall provide such proof of its corporate or
legal entity status and qualification to do business at such time(s) and in such form(s) as
Lessor may reasonably require, although Lessor has no duty of inquiry in this regard. In
addition, Lessee warrants that it is not necessary for any other person, firm, corporation, or
entity to join in the execution of this Lease to make the Lessee's execution complete,
appropriate and binding.
If this Lease is made by another form of legal entity, the Partners, Trustees or other
governing body thereof, has signed or duly authorized and directed the signing of all papers
and taken all actions necessary for the signing and delivery of this Lease. This Lease is
represented and warranted to be valid and enforceable against Lessee without further inquiry
from Lessor.
48. Severability. Inapplicability, invalidation, or unenforceability of anyone or
more of the provisions of this Lease or any instrument executed and delivered pursuant to this
Lease, by judgment, court order or otherwise, shall in no way affect any other provision of this
Lease or any other such instrument, which shall remain in full force and effect.
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49. Effect of Unlawful Retention of Premises By Other. If Lessor is unable to deliver
possession of the Premises to Lessee on the Commencement Date because of the unlawful
retention of possession by a previous lessee, Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee in damages
or otherwise and this Lease shall not terminate, but Lessee shall have no obligation to pay
rent until possession of the Premises is delivered to Lessee.
50. Binding Effect. Submission of this instrument for examination does not
constitute a reservation of or option for the Premises or an offer to rent the same. The
instrument becomes effective as a Lease only on execution and delivery by both Lessor and
Lessee.
51. Successors and Assigns. All of the terms and agreements contained in this
Lease shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Lease, and their heirs,
legal representatives, successors and assigns. Any sale or transfer of the Premises by Lessor
during the Term shall be made by an instrument that expressly refers to this Lease as a burden
on the Premises.
52. Joint and Several Obligations. If Lessor includes more than one person or
entity, the obligations shall be joint and several of all such persons and entities.
53. Force Majeure. This Lease and the obligations of the Lessee under this
Lease shall not be affected or impaired and Lessor shall not be liable in the event Lessor is
unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this Lease or is delayed in doing so if such
inability or delay is caused by "force majeure." The term "force majeure" as used in this Lease
shall mean "Acts of God," labor disputes (whether lawful or not), material or labor shortages,
restrictions by any governmental authority, civil riots, floods, acts of terrorism or other cause
beyond Lessor's control.
54. Interpretation. The captions, sections, clauses, article numbers, section
numbers and table of contents, if any, of this Lease are inserted for convenience only and in
no way limit, enlarge, define or otherwise affect the scope or intent of the Lease or any
provision of this Lease. The parties intend that the interpretation and enforcement of this
Lease be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. If there is more than one Lessee, the
obligations and liabilities imposed on Lessee by this Lease shall be joint and several. The
words "Lessor" and "Lessee" shall also extend to and mean the successors in interest of the
respective parties and their permitted assigns, although this shall not be construed as
conferring on the Lessee the right to assign this Lease or sublet the Premises or confer rights
of occupancy on anyone. All charges due from Lessee to Lessor under this Lease, including,
without limitation, any charges against Lessee by Lessor for services or work done on the
Premises by order of Lessee, except sales tax, shall be deemed additional rent shall be
included in any lien for rent, and shall be paid (including sales tax) without set-off or defense
of any kind. This Lease has been fully negotiated and reviewed by the parties and their
counsel and is the work product of both Lessor and Lessee; it shall not be more strictly
construed against either party. Provisions inserted in or affixed to this Lease shall not be valid
unless appearing in the duplicate original held by the Lessor and initialed by the Parties. In
the event of variation or discrepancy, the Lessor's duplicate shall control. This Lease and the
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exhibits, schedules, addenda, riders, and guaranty, if any, attached to this Lease are
incorporated in this Lease and set forth the entire agreement between the Lessor and Lessee
concerning the Premises and Building and there are no other agreements or understandings
between them. This Lease and its exhibits, schedules, addenda, riders, and guaranty, if any,
may not be modified except by agreement in writing executed by the Lessor and Lessee
Nothing in this Lease creates any relationship between the parties other than that of lessor
and lessee and nothing in this Lease constitutes the Lessor a partner of the Lessee or a joint
venturer or member of a common enterprise with the Lessee. Wherever necessary to properly
construe this Lease, the use of the singular shall include the plural and the use of the
masculine shall include feminine.
55. Consents and Approvals. If, pursuant to any provision of this Lease, the
consent or approval of either party is required to be obtained by the other party, then, unless
otherwise provided in this Lease, the party whose consent or approval is required shall not
unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its consent or approval.
56. Radon Gas Notification.
RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive 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 in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may
be obtained from your county health department.
57. Limitation of Right of Recovery. In the event of a breach or default by Lessor of
any of its obligations under this Lease, Lessee shall look solely to Lessor's equity interest in the
Premises for the satisfaction of Lessee's remedies. It is specifically understood and agreed that
there shall be no personal liability of Lessor or any member, director, officer, shareholder,
partner, trustee, beneficiary, employee or agent of Lessor with respect to any of the
covenants, conditions or provisions of this Lease.
58. Payment or Performance. Lessor shall have the right, on ten (10) days prior
written notice to Lessee (or without notice in case of emergency or in order to avoid any fine,
penalty, or cost which may otherwise be imposed or incurred pursuant to this Lease), to make
any payment or perform any act required of Lessee under any provision in this Lease, and in
exercising that right, to incur necessary and incidental costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorney's fees. Nothing in this Lease shall imply any obligation on the part of
Lessor to make any payment or perform any act required of Lessee, and the exercise of the
right to do so shall not constitute a release of any obligation, waiver of any default or
obligation of Lessor to make any similar payment or perform any similar act in the future. All
payments made, and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with Lessor's exercise of
the right set forth in this Section, shall be reimbursed by Lessee in accordance with the Prompt
Payment Act. Any such payments, costs and expenses made or incurred by Lessor shall be
treated as Additional Rent owed by Lessee.
59. T ruth of Statements. Lessee warrants to Lessor and to anyone to whom Lessor
assigns this Agreement that each statement made by any Lessee to Lessor in, and in
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connection with, this Lease is true.
60. Miscellaneous. Wherever necessary to properly construe this Lease, the use of
the singular includes the plural and the use of the masculine includes the feminine.
61. Bankruptcy. Lessee acknowledges and confirms that, in any bankruptcy
it/he/she may file during the life of this Lease, that Lessee shall provide Lessor with a consent
to any motion for relief from the automatic stay filed by Lessor concerning this Lease and
further shall sign all documents and take all steps necessary to provide Lessor with complete
and total relief from the automatic stay concerning this Lease, without delay, and Lessee's
signature on this Lease shall constitute that consent.
62. No Reliance: Construction. Each of the Parties hereto hereby declares that
prior to the execution of this Agreement; they have apprized themselves of sufficient relative
data in order to intelligently exercise his/her own judgments in deciding on the contents of
this Agreement and whether to execute this Agreement. Lessee acknowledge that its, his or
her decision to execute this Agreement, is not as a result of undue influence or duress, and
not predicated on or influenced by any declarations or representations not set forth in this
Agreement, by the Lessee, or any other person or party, or any predecessors in interest, its
successors, assigns, officers, directors, employees, agents or attorneys. Each of the parties
hereto hereby further acknowledges and agrees that each of them has had significant input in
the development of this Agreement and this Agreement shall not, therefore, be construed
more strictly against any party responsible for its drafting.
63. No Agencies, Partnership or Joint Venture. Nothing in this Agreement, nor acts
of the Parties, shall be deemed or construed as in any way creating a relationship including,
without limitation, agency, partnership, joint venture or any other similar relationship between
the Lessor and Lessee.
64. Facsimiles and Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or
more counterparts, all of which may be deemed an original and together shall constitute one
and the same Agreement. Facsimile copies with original signatures may be used, however, all
documents delivered pursuant hereto must be originals.
65. Exhibits. All Exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein as though fully
set forth and shall be considered a part of this Lease.
66. Ethics Clause: Lessor warrants that it has not employed, 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, terminate this contract without liability and may also, in its discretion, deduct from
the Lease or otherwise recover the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or
consideration paid to the former County officer or employee.
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67. Public Entity 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 Section 287.017 F.S. for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date
of being placed on the convicted vendor list (Category Two $10,000.00)
68. 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 September 30, 2007, even if
adequate office space in a governmental building becomes available before that date.
The parties certify that they have carefully read and understood every word in this
Lease and by signing agreed to faithfully comply with its provisions.
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RULES & REGULATIONS - HABANA PLAZA COMMERCIAL TENANTS
Lessee agrees for itself, its employees, agents, clients, customers, invitees and
guests, to comply with the following rules and regulations. Lessee agrees that Lessor
may amend, modify, and delete the following rules and regulations or add new and
additional reasonable rules and regulations for the use and care of the leased premises,
the building of which the leased premises are a part, the parking and other common
areas and all of the Plaza. Lessee agrees to comply with all additional or modified rules
and regulations when Lessee receives notice from Lessor or Lessor posts them in a
place within the Plaza that Lessor may designate. In the event of any breach of any
rules and regulations set forth in this Lease or any amendments or additions to it,
Lessor shall have all remedies in this lease provided for default of Lessee.
Lessee covenants and agrees with Lessor that:
(1) Lessee shall not affix or maintain outside the leased premises, including the exterior
of the glass panes and supports of the show windows (and within six (6) inches of any
window), doors and exterior walls of the leased premises or any place within the leased
premises if intended to be seen from the exterior of the leased premises, any signs,
banners, advertising placards, names, insignia, notices, trademarks, descriptive material
or any other similar item or items, and Lessor shall have the right, without giving prior
notice to Lessee and without any liability for damage to the leased premises reasonably
caused by removal, to remove such items from the leased premises, unless Lessee shall
have first received Lessor's written approval as to size, type, color, location, copy,
nature and display qualities. No symbol, design, name, mark or insignia adopted by
Lessor for the Plaza shall be used without Lessor's prior written consent. No illuminated
signs located in the interior of any store and which are visible from the outside shall
advertise any product. All signs located in the interior of any store shall be in good
taste, so as not to detract from the general appearance of the store and the Plaza.
Lessee shall not use handbills for advertising at the Plaza;
(2) No awning or other projections shall be attached to the exterior walls of the leased
premises or the building of which they form a part;
(3) All loading and unloading of goods shall be done at the times, in the areas, and
through the entrances that Lessor shall designate for that purpose;
(4) All garbage and refuse shall be kept in the kind of container specified by Lessor,
shall be placed in the areas specified by Lessor and prepared for collection in the
manner and at the times and places specified by Lessor. If Lessor shall provide or
designate a service for picking up refuse and garbage, Lessee shall use same at
Lessee's cost and contribute a monthly pro rata share of the expense. Lessee will not
install or cause to be installed any automatic garbage disposal equipment without the
Lessor's prior written consent; any Tenant may not place trash outside of approved
container. Any tenant placing trash or debris outside an approved container will be
fined $100 per occurrence and Landlord may, at Landlords sole descression terminate
the Tenants lease.
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If Tenant needs to dispose of "Bulk Refuse" Tenant shall call Management Office to
arrange for disposal.
(5) No radio or television or other similar device shall be installed, and no aerial shall be
erected on the roof, on exterior walls of the leased premises, or on the parking area or
other common areas. Any such device or aerial, so installed, shall be subject to removal
without notice at any time;
(6) No loud speakers, televisions, stereos, radios or other audio devices shall be used in
a manner so as to be heard or seen outside of the leased premises without the Lessor's
written consent;
(7) No auction, fire, bankruptcy or selling-out sales shall be conducted on or about the
leased premises without the Lessor's prior written consent;
(8) Lessee shall keep Lessee's display windows illuminated and signs and lights on the
storefront lighted every day of the term of this lease during the hours designated by
Lessor;
(9) Lessee shall keep the leased premises at a temperature sufficiently high to prevent
freezing of water in pipes and fixtures, and Lessee agrees at all times to maintain the
temperature of the leased premises consistent with the temperature in the building of
which the leased premises are a part, so as not to cause any decrease or increase in
the temperature in the building of which the leased premises are a part when same is
being heated or cooled, as the case may be;
(10) Lessee shall not place or permit any obstructions or merchandise including
newspapers, flyers, magazines or any other like material in any parking areas or other
common areas or in the service corridors, sidewalks, entrances, passages, courts,
corridors, elevators or stairways;
(11) Lessee and Lessee's employees shall not park their cars in the front parking lot,
the front parking lot is for the use of "customers" only. Any Tenant or Tenants
employee parking in the front parking lot will be fined $100.00 per occurrence.
Employee will be personally responsible for the payment of the fine. Lessee shall
furnish Lessor the state automobile license numbers assigned to Lessee's car or cars
and the cars of Lessee's employees within three (3) days of any request to do so by
Lessor;
(12) Lessee shall use at Lessee's cost the pest extermination contractor that Lessor may
direct and at intervals that Lessor may require, provided the cost is competitive with
any similar service available to Lessee;
(13) In the event Lessor installs a supervised fire sprinkler alarm system for the
protection of Lessee and of the Plaza, Lessee agrees to pay its pro rata share of the
monthly alarm service charge;
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(14) In the event Lessor installs a security camera system for the protection of the
Lessee and of the Plaza, Lessee agrees to pay its pro rata share of the monthly security
camera charge;
(15) Lessee will cooperate and partiCipate in all security programs affecting the Plaza;
(16) Lessee shall not make or permit any noise or odor which Lessor deems
objectionable to emanate from the leased premises. No person shall use the leased
premises as sleeping quarters, sleeping apartments, or lodging rooms;
(17) Except for those exclusively for use by employees of Lessee which are not visible
from the sales area of Lessee or the exterior of the leased premises, Lessee shall not
operate any coin or tOken-operated devices such as, but not limited to, pay telephones,
pay lockers, pay toilets, scales, amusement devices and machines for the sale of
beverages, foods, candy, cigarettes or other commodities, without Lessor's prior written
consent;
(18) Lessee shall not place or maintain any temporary fixture for the display of
merchandise in front of or within three (3) feet of any entrance to the leased premises.
Lessor shall have the right, without giving prior notice to Lessee and without any
liability for damage to the leased premises or Lessee's merchandise, to remove any
such fixtures from the leased premises, except those that shall have first received
Lessor's written approval as to size, color, location, nature and display qualities; and
(19) Lessee shall not make noises, cause disturbances or vibrations or use or operate
any electrical or electronic devices or other devices that emit sound or other waves or
disturbances, or create odors, any of which may be offensive to other Lessees and
occupants of the Plaza or that would interfere with the operation of any device or
equipment or radio or television broadcasting or reception from or within the Plaza or
elsewhere.
(20) Lessee's hours of operations shall begin no earlier than 6:00 A.M. and end no later
than 2:00 A.M. on a daily basis.
(21) No consumption or open containers of any alcoholic beverages is allowed on the
common area of the premises.
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