2001-24630 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24630
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND 1) FLORIDA DANCE ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE
USE OF APPROXIMATELY 440 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE;
2) NORTH BEACH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF MIAMI BEACH,
INC., FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 660 SQUARE FEET OF
OFFICE SPACE; 3) ARTS AND BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MIAMI, INC.
FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 97 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE
SPACE, AND 4) CHILDREN'S CULTURAL COALITION OF DADE
COUNTY, INC. FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 97 SQUARE FEET
OF OFFICE SPACE; ALL AT THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER
PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 500 71st STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
EACH LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF 364 DAYS, COMMENCING
ON NOVEMBER 1, 2001, AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 30, 2002
WHEREAS, on September 27, 2000, the Mayor and City Commission
adopted Resolution 2000-24104, establishing two committees to facilitate the
purchase and adaptive re-use of the Byron-Carlyle Theater; and
WHEREAS, the Negotiating Committee was established to begin a dialogue
concerning the purchase of the Theater, and the Program and Uses Committee was
established to meet with representatives of cultural arts groups, North Beach
residents and other potential users ofthe facility, who supported the purchase of the
Theatre; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2001, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2001-24313 authorizing the acquisition of the Byron-Carlyle Theater,
and on April 18, 2001, adopted Resolution No. 2001-24344, appropriating $500,000
for improvements to the Theatre; and
WHEREAS, the first phase of the Byron-Carlyle improvement project, which
provided for the renovation of the lobby in order to provide office space for arts
groups and other organizations that support the Arts in North Beach Initiative, has
been completed; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has negotiated lease agreements with the
Florida Dance Association, Inc. (FDA), North Beach Development Corporation of
Miami Beach, Inc. (NBDC), Arts and Business Council of Miami, Inc. (ABC), and the
Children's Cultural Coalition of Dade County, Inc.(CCC), all of which expressed an
interest to locate at the Byron Carlyle; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has determined that leasing portions of the
Byron Carlyle to the FDA, NBDC, ABC, and CCC would lend continued support to
the cultural arts community and be in the best interest of the City of Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute lease agreements between the City of
Miami Beach and 1) Florida Dance Association, Inc. for the use of
approximately 440 square feet of office space; 2) North Beach Development
Corporation Of Miami Beach, Inc., for the use of approximately 660 square feet of
office space; 3) Arts And Business Council of Miami, Inc. for the use of
approximately 97 square feet of office space, and 4) Children's Cultural Coalition
of Dade County, Inc. for the use of approximately 97 square feet of office space; all
at the Byron Carlyle Theater property, located at 500 71st Street, Miami Beach,
Florida, each lease agreement for a term of 364 days, commencing on November
1, 2001, and ending on October 30, 2002.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND 1) FLORIDA DANCE ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE
USE OF APPROXIMATELY 440 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE;
2) NORTH BEACH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF MIAMI BEACH,
INC., FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 660 SQUARE FEET OF
OFFICE SPACE; 3) ARTS AND BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MIAMI, INC.
FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 97 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE
SPACE, AND 4) CHILDREN'S CULTURAL COALITION OF DADE
COUNTY, INC. FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 97 SQUARE FEET
OF OFFICE SPACE; ALL AT THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER
PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 500 71st STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
EACH LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF 364 DAYS, COMMENCING
ON NOVEMBER 1,2001, AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 30, 2002
Date: October 17,2001
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
On September 27,2000, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution 2000-24104,
establishing two committees to facilitate the purchase and adaptive re-use of the Byron-
Carlyle Theater. The Negotiating Committee was established to begin a dialogue
concerning the purchase of the Theater. and the Program and Uses Committee was
established to meet with representatives of cultural arts groups, North Beach residents and
other potential users of the facility, who supported the purchase of the building.
On March 28, 2001, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2001-24313
authorizing the acquisition of the Byron-Carlyle Theater and on April 18, 2001, adopted
Resolution No. 2001-24344, appropriating $500,000 for improvements to the facility.
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October 17, 2001
Commission Memorandum
Florida Dance Association - Byron-Carlyle
Page 2 of 6
Since acquiring the property, the City of Miami Beach has embarked on a multi-phase
program to evaluate and to renovate the Byron-Carlyle Theater guided by the Program and
Uses Committee. This effort has worked in tandem with those of the City's Planning
Department; Economic Development Department; Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Division; and the Cultural Arts Council.
Upon completion of the acquisition of the Byron Carlyle, the Program and Uses Committee,
chaired by Commissioner Liebman, was informally transformed into the "Arts in North
Beach Initiative" with continuing participation by the members of the Committee
The Byron-Carlyle project, as proposed, is to be divided into three phases based upon
available funding. The first phase consisted of renovations to the lobby in order to provide
office space for arts groups and other organizations that support the "Arts in North Beach
Initiative", To this end, the City's Property Management Department has completed the
renovation of the lobby and has determined Common Area Maintenance (CAM), including
other operating fees appropriate for the facility.
Negotiations with possible tenant organizations interested in locating at the Byron Carlyle
ensued. To date, the Administration has negotiated lease agreements with the Florida
Dance Association, Inc. (FDA), North Beach Development Corporation of Miami Beach,
Inc. (NBDC), Arts and Business Council of Miami, Inc. (ABC), and the Children's Cultural
Coalition of Dade County, Inc. (CCC). The provisions of City Code Section 82-39 (a.k.a.
Shapiro Ordinance) do not apply to these Lease Agreements as none exceed the
maximum one (1) year term, which would trigger said provisions.
In keeping with the public purpose nature of the Byron Carlyle project, all of the proposed
lessee's are established not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organizations. In accordance with public
purpose leases, the City is recouping its operating costs and proposes annual nominal
lease rates of one ($1.00) dollar per year.
The terms and conditions of said lease agreements and a summary of the organizations
are provided in the chart below and in the following paragraphs:
TENANT TERM RENT C.A.M.
Florida Dance Association 364 days $1,00 per year $320.00 per month
North Beach Development Corp. 364 days $1.00 per year $780.00 per month
Arts and Business Council 364 days $1.00 per year $100.00 per month
Children's Cultural Coalition 364 days $1,00 per year $100.00 per month
Florida Dance Association
In April of 1998, the FDA, a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization, approached the City and
October 17, 2001
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Florida Dance Association - Byron-Carlyle
Page 3 of 6
communicated its desire to locate and establish its headquarters in the City of Miami
Beach. In light of the fact that the Florida Entertainment Industry Council (FEIC) had
recently vacated a portion of the City-owned property at 505-555 17th Street, the FDA
specifically requested to lease that space.
On June 17, 1998, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-22780
approving a Lease Agreement between the City and FDA for a portion of the City-owned
property located at 505-555 17th Street for an eleven (11) month period, beginning on
July 1, 1998, and ending on May 31, 1999. Said Lease Agreement was continued on a
month-to-month basis pending the conclusion of a final Citywide relocation plan for City
offices and not-for-profit cultural organizations housed in City-owned facilities,
The FDA continues to be in need of office space, and in light of the City's need to use the
space at the 505-555 17th Street property office space has been identified to
accommodate the FDA at the recently acquired Byron Carlyle property, The Program Uses
Committee that has been evaluating the uses to be programmed at the Byron Carlyle,
concurs with FDA's relocation to the Byron Carlyle.
The City and the FDA have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in the attached
Lease Agreement which provides for the following:
Leased Space: 440 square feet of office space
Term:
364 days, with no option to renew
Rent:
One dollar ($1.00) for the full term, plus any sales, use or excise
tax(es)
Expenses:
FDA will pay $ 320, plus applicable sales tax, monthly as its
contribution to offset its share of operating expenses, including
common lobby areas, as well as all utilities within the leased
premises including, but not limited to, electricity, water, gas and
garbage disposal. FDA has been a tenant of the City for many
years at 555 17th Street. As proposed in this relocation, their office
space is accessible through a common lobby area that is to be
shared with three other user organizations.
North Beach Development Corooration
NBDC is an established not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), organization that continues to be involved
in the revitalization of business and cultural aspects of the north beach area. NBDC's
current office space lease in North Beach expires in November 2001, wherein they are
paying $550.00 per month. As a result of their imminent lease expiration and due to their
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Florida Dance Association - Byron-Carlyle
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interest in the revitalization and cultural component of North Beach, NBDC is desirous of
leasing office space, and space has been identified to accommodate its need at the
recently acquired Byron Carlyle property. The Program and Uses Committee concurs with
the location of NBDC at the Byron Carlyle.
The City and NBDC have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in the attached
Lease Agreement which provides for the following:
Leased Space: 660 square feet of office space
Term:
364 days, with no option to renew
Rent:
One dollar ($1.00) for the full term, plus any sales, use or excise
tax(es)
Expenses:
NBDC will pay $ 780, plus applicable sales tax, monthly as its
contribution to offset its share of operating expenses, including
common lobby areas, as well as all utilities within the leased
premises including, but not limited to, electricity, water, gas and
garbage disposal. NBDC's office area also includes a private
interior entrance in addition to its shared use of the common
areas. Accordingly, NBDC's negotiated rate for CAM is higher
than that for all other user organizations.
Arts and Business Council of Miami
The ABC was originally formed in 1985 as the Business Volunteers for the Arts, an affiliate
of the national Arts & Business, Inc. serving the arts in 25 cities throughout the United
States. In 1994 the name was legally changed to ABC, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3),
organization. The ABC works with over 400 organizations representing all cultural, historic
and artistic disciplines. More than 100 of the cultural groups it serves reside or perform on
Miami Beach.
The ABC is in need of office space, and space has been identified to accommodate them
at the recently acquired Byron Carlyle property. The Program and Uses Committee
concurs with the location of ABC at the Byron Carlyle.
The City and ABC have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in the attached
Lease Agreement which provides for the following:
Leased Space: 97 square feet of office space
Term:
364 days, with no option to renew
October 17, 2001
Commission Memorandum
Florida Dance Association - Byron-Car/yle
Page 5 of 6
Rent:
One dollar ($1.00) for the full term, plus sales, use or excise tax(es)
Expenses:
ABC will pay $ 100, plus applicable sales tax, monthly as its
contribution to offset its share of operating expenses, including
common lobby areas, as well as all utilities within the leased
premises including, but not limited to, electricity, water, gas and
garbage disposal.
Children's Cultural Coalition of Dade County
The CCC is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) , organization, established to promote and advance
cultural programming for children. The CCC is in need of office space, and space has
been identified to accommodate its needs at the recently acquired Byron Carlyle property.
The Program and Uses Committee concurs with the location of CCC at the Byron Carlyle.
The City and CCC have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in the attached
Lease Agreement which provides for the following:
Leased Space: 97 square feet of office space
Term:
364 days, with no option to renew
Rent:
One dollar ($1.00) for the full term, plus any sales, use or excise
tax(es)
Expenses:
CCC will pay $ 100, plus applicable sales tax, monthly as its
contribution to offset its share of operating expenses, including
common lobby areas, as well as all utilities within the leased
premises including, but not limited to, electricity, water, gas and
garbage disposal.
Both ABC and CCC will rely on the established infrastructure of the entire lobby and
will have access to the conference room and volunteer desks. In order to cover
common area costs for both building and maintaining the lobby area, it was
determined that the lowest appropriate CAM rate for inclusion of any user groups,
including ABC and CCC should be $100 per month, even though on a pro-rata
share basis it would yield a lower monthly reimbursement amount.
Each proposed lease provides that the City, as landlord, may proceed with the ongoing
renovations to the Byron Carlyle facility. It is proposed that Phase II will encompass the
renovation of the main theater which may be utilized as rehearsal and performance space,
that ideally be utilized as an alternate temporary venue, upon the closure of the Colony
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Florida Dance Association - Byron-Carlyle
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Theater for its renovation. The City will retain management and control of the Byron
Carlyle and continue to maintain the property.
The Administration has determined that leasing the premises to the FDA, NBDC, ABC, and
CCC would lend continued support to the cultural arts community and be in the best
interest of the City of Miami Beach. The Administration recommends approval of the
respective Lease Agreements between the City and the FDA, NBDC, ABC, and CCC for
the respective portions of the City-owned Byron Carlyle property, located at 500 - 71st
Street, each Lease Agreement for term of 364 days beginning November 1, 2001, and
ending October 30, 2002.
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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE, executed this 17th day of October, 2001, between City of Miami
Beach, a Florida municipal corporation (Lessor), and the Florida Dance Association,
Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation (Lessee).
WITNESSETH: The Lessor, for and in consideration of the rent herein reserved to
be paid by the Lessee, and in consideration of the covenants herein to be kept and
performed by the Lessee, does hereby lease and demise unto the Lessee the following
described premises (the Premises) situated in the City of Miami Beach, County of Dade,
State of Florida:
Approximately four hundred forty (440) square feet of administrative office
space, as more specifically delineated in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein, located on the first floor of the building known as the
Byron-Carlyle Theater and located at 500 71'1 Street, Miami Beach, Florida.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Premises unto the Lessee, for a term of three
hundred sixty four (364) days beginning on the 1st day of November, 2001, and ending
on the 30th day of October, 2002, the Lessee yielding and paying to the Lessor the rental
sum of One Dollar 00/100 ($1.00) per year, for the Lease term, as agreed by the parties
hereto, payable upon execution of this Agreement.
Lessee agrees to pay Lessor as "minimum rent," without notice or demand, the sum
set forth above, as stipulated above.
Lessee shall be required to pay Lessor interest at the highest rate permitted by law
on any rents or other payments due Lessor hereunder that remain unpaid after its due
date; and, to the extent any payment of rent or other charge remains unpaid for a period
of ten (10) days after its due date, in addition to any other remedies, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor a late charge of fifty ($50.00) dollars to cover Lessor's additional administrative
expenses.
Lessee shall also pay as "additional rent", all sales, real estate, use or excise
taxIes) imposed, levied or assessed against the Premises or any other charge or payment
required here by any governmental authority having jurisdiction there over, even though
the taxing statute or ordinance may purport to impose such tax against Lessor. The
payment of sales tax shall be made by Lessee concurrently with payment of the minimum
rent. Lessee agrees that it will pay its Proportionate Share of real estate taxes, if
applicable, assessed against the Premises and its Proportionate Share of Operating
Expenses in the Premises, as set forth and defined in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement.
Lessee's Proportionate Share of real estate taxes will be paid upon demand accompanied
by a copy of the paid tax bill. Lessee's Proportionate Share of Operating Expenses as set
forth in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement, will be paid monthly (or as otherwise determined
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by Lessor). As used herein, Lessee's "Proportionate Share" means a fraction, the
numerator of which is the square footage of the Premises and the denominator of which
is the square footage of all of the rentable area in the building of which the Premises is a
part, including the square footage of the Premises.
The Lessee agrees to keep, conform to and abide by each of the following covenants
which are hereby made conditions of this Lease:
1. To pay the minimum and additional rents set forth herein in advance, at the
times and in the manner aforesaid, and should the rents herein provided at any time
remain unpaid after same shall become due, the Lessor shall have such remedies as may
be granted pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida. All rent payments shall be made
to the Lessor at the following address: City of Miami Beach Finance Department, c/o
Revenue Supervisor, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida,
33139, or at such other place as the Lessor may, from time to time, designate in writing.
2. "Operating Expenses" shall include all costs associated with the maintenance
and operation of the Premises, including utilities and Common Area Maintenance (CAM).
Utilities and CAM shall include, but are not limited to, electricity, water, gas and garbage
disposal. Effective January 1, 2002, and for the remaining term of this Lease, or any
extension thereof, Lessor and Lessee agree that the Lessee's negotiated contribution to
the Operating Expenses, as defined above, shall be Three Hundred Twenty Dollars
($320.00) per month, and shall be due and payable by the Lessee, without notice or
demand, the monthly sum set forth above, in advance, on or before the first day of each
and every successive calendar month during the term hereof. CAM costs shall be adjusted
annually to reflect the actual prorated share of the Operating Expenses in the event that
costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the Premises increases.
Operating Expenses for any period which is for less than one (1) month shall be a prorated
portion of the monthly installment herein based upon a thirty (30) day month.
3. The Lessee accepts the Premises in their present "as is" condition, and is
responsible for all interior modifications and maintenance, including entrance doors,
windows, and screens. Lessee must first obtain Lessor's written approval for any
alteration, additions and/or improvements to the Premises and then must pay for such
modifications, which shall become Lessor's permanent improvements upon completion.
Detailed plans for leasehold improvements shall be submitted to Lessor within thirty (30)
days following execution of this Agreement by the parties hereto. The Lessee shall have
the right to use any equipment, furnishing and fixtures left by Lessor on the Premises.
Lessor represents that such equipment, furnishing and fixtures, are to be used in their "as
is" condition, and that Lessee is solely responsible for maintaining same, at its sole cost
and expense, throughout the duration of this Agreement. In the event any of the aforesaid
items are lost, stolen or damaged, they shall be replaced or repaired at the sole cost and
expense of Lessee, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Upon expiration of this Agreement,
Lessee shall quietly and peacefully redeliver said equipment, furnishings and fixtures to
Lessor. At its option, Lessor may take inventory of the Premises, including all
improvements, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures at any time prior to the commencement
of, or during the term of, this Lease.
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4. Lessee agrees that any noise disturbance, inconvenience, disruption, failure
of any facilities, the shutting off of light or access to the Premises, or any other nuisance
or nuisances, caused by or due to any repairs, alterations, improvements, additions or
construction by the Lessor, its agents, servants or employees to any part or portion of the
building and for parking areas wherein the Premises are located, shall not be deemed or
construed as a breach or violation of the peaceful possession of the Premises on the part
of the Lessee. It is specifically further agreed that any such conditions shall not give rise
to any abatement, rebate or diminution of the rent reserved herein, nor to any liability or
responsibility by reason thereof on the part of the Lessee. However, if such conditions
were of such a nature that the Lessee was unable to use the Premises as provided herein,
the proportionate share of Operating Expenses, as described in Paragraph 3 above, shall
be prorated to include a credit for the period of time that the Premises were not tenable.
In the event that the Premises becomes untenable, the City must be advised immediately,
in writing, with regards to same.
5. It is understood that any property left on the Premises at the expiration of the
Lease, shall be considered abandoned and shall become and be deemed the property of
the Lessor.
6. Notwithstanding Paragraph 3 herein, at Lessor's discretion, any and all
alterations or additions made by the Lessee to or in the Premises, not approved by the
Lessor, shall at the request of the Lessor, at the expiration of the term of this Lease or
sooner termination thereof, be removed by the Lessee at its cost and expense and Lessee
further hereby agrees in such event, to restore the Premises to their original condition as
of the date of this Lease.
7. Lessee shall not assign Lessee's interest in this Lease, nor underlet the
whole or any part of the Premises, nor use the same for any purpose other than for use as
an administrative office for the Florida Dance Association, Inc. without first obtaining the
written consent to such assignment or underletting, or to such change of purpose for the
use of the Premises, from the Lessor, which consent shall be given, if at all, at Lessor's
sole discretion. Lessee further covenants that the Premises will not be used for any
purpose that will invalidate any policies of insurance now or hereafter written on the
building on which the Premises are located, or will increase the rate of premium thereof.
8. Lessee shall use the Premises in accordance with all laws and ordinances
now or hereinafter applicable; also to exercise all reasonable care in the use of halls, stairs,
corridors, restrooms, and other fixtures and parts of the Premises used in common with
other tenants in said building which may be necessary for the preservation of the Premises
and comfort of the other tenants.
9. Lessee shall not permit or suffer any noise, disturbance or nuisance
whatsoever on the Premises detrimental to same or annoying to the neighbors, and the
Lessee acknowledges that the Premises have been received in thoroughly good order,
tenantable condition and repair, of which the execution of this Lease, and taking
possession hereunder, shall be conclusive evidence. Lessee further acknowledges that
no representations as to the condition of the Premises have been made by the Lessor, or
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the Lessor's agent, and that no obligation as to the repairing, adding to, or improving the
Premises has been assumed by the Lessor, and that no oral arrangements have been
entered into in consideration of making this Lease, and that this Lease contains a full
statement of the obligation of both parties hereto.
10. Lessee agrees to keep the interior of the Premises in good condition during the
continuation of the term herein demised, and every part thereof, including the plumbing,
doors and windows, and will keep the same in good, sound, clean condition and repair,
ordinary wear and tear, fire, hurricane or other act of God alone excepted, and will not
suffer or permit any strip or waste of the Premises.
11. Lessee shall permit the Lessor, or the Lessor's agent, at any reasonable
time, to enter and inspect the Premises, and make repairs, if in the Lessor's sole judgment,
the Lessor should elect to do so.
12. If the Lessee shall not pay the rents herein reserved at the time and in the
manner stated, or shall fail to keep and perform any other condition, stipulation or
agreement herein contained, on the part of the Lessee to be kept and performed, or if the
Lessee shall suffer to be filed against the Lessee and involuntary petition in bankruptcy or
shall be adjudged a voluntary or involuntary bankrupt or make an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, or should there be appointed a Receiver to take charge of the
Premises either in the State or Federal courts, or if the Lessee shall vacate or abandon the
Premises prior to the end of the term hereof, then, in any such events, the Lessor may, at
the Lessor's option and sole discretion, immediately terminate and end this Lease and re-
enter upon the Premises, whereupon the term hereby granted, and at the Lessor's option,
all of the Lessee's right, title and interest in this Lease shall end. The exercise of any
options herein contained shall not be deemed to be exclusive and the Lessor shall at all
times in the event of the Lessee's default hereunder, have such remedies as may be
provided by the laws of the State of Florida.
13. Notwithstanding Paragraph 12 above, this Lease Agreement may be
terminated without cause and for convenience of either party at any time during the term
specified, upon furnishing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
14. If the Lessee shall abandon or vacate the Premises when the same is open
for business and shall cease doing business in the Premises, then, at the option of the
Lessor, this Lease shall immediately terminate.
15. The Lessee pledges and assigns unto the Lessor all the furniture and
fixtures, goods and chattels of the Lessee, which may be brought or put on the Premises,
as security for the payment of the rent herein reserved, and as additional consideration for
this Agreement.
16. In the event the Premises, or any part thereof, shall at any time be destroyed
or so damaged by fire or other elements so as to be unfit for occupancy or use by the
Lessee, then and in that event, the Lessor shall have the option to terminate this lease or
to repair and rebuild the Premises. In the event the Lessor elects to exercise the option
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to repair and rebuild, the same shall be done and completed within a reasonable time, but
in no event shall such time be more than sixty (60) days from the date of the initial damage
or destruction rendering the Premises untenantable.
17. The Lessee shall not attach any signs to the Premises, or place any lettering
on the plate glass windows, unless such signs, and such lettering, have been approved by
the Lessor, and are in conformance with all applicable municipal, County, State and
Federal laws.
18. At the expiration of the term hereof, the Lessee shall quietly and peaceably
deliver the Premises to the Lessor in the same repair and condition in which they were
received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
19. The Lessor covenants that it will keep the exterior roof and walls of the
building in which premises are situated, in good repair. The Lessee shall give to the
Lessor seven (7) days written notice of needed repairs, and the Lessor shall have fifteen
(15) days thereafter within which to commence said repairs.
20. The terms Lessor and Lessee as herein contained shall include the singular
and/or plural, masculine, feminine, and/or neuter, and heirs, successors, personal
representatives and/or assigns of the parties hereto.
21. The failure of the Lessor in one or more instances to insist upon strict
performance or observance of one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof or to
exercise any remedy, privilege or option herein conferred upon or reserved to the Lessor,
shall not operate or be construed as a relinquishment or waiver for the future of such
covenant or condition or of the right to enforce the same or the exercise such privilege,
option, or remedy, but the same shall continue in full force and effect. The receipt by the
Lessor of rent, or additional rent, or any other payment required to be made by the Lessee,
or any part thereof, shall not be a waiver of any other additional rent or payment then due,
nor shall such receipt, though with knowledge of the breach of any covenant or condition
hereof, operate as or be deemed to be a waiver of such breach, and no waiver by the
Lessor of any of the provisions hereof, or any of the Lessor's rights, remedies, privileges
or options hereunder shall be deemed to have been made unless made by the Lessor in
writing. If the Lessor shall consent to the assignments of this Lease or to a subletting of
all or a part of the Premises, no further assignment or subletting shall be made without the
written consent of the Lessor first obtained. No surrender of the Premises for the
remainder of the term hereof shall be valid unless accepted by the Lessor in writing.
22. Lessee represents and warrants that there are no claims for broker's
commissions or finders' fees in connection with the execution of this Lease.
23. Lessee shall not stock, use or sell any article or undertake any activity in the
Premises which may be prohibited by Lessor's insurance policies or which will increase any
insurance rates or premiums for which Lessor is responsible.
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24. Should any mechanics' or other liens be filed against the Premises or any
part thereof for any reason whatsoever by reason of Lessee's acts or omissions or
because of a claim against Lessee, Lessee shall cause the same to be canceled and
discharged, of record, by bond or otherwise within twenty (20 days after the filing of such
lien.)
25. In the event the Premises are not ready for occupancy by the Lessee upon
the commencement date hereof, for any reason whatsoever, including the fact that the
building in which the Premises are located has not been completed or sufficiently
completed to make the Premises ready for occupancy, the Lessor shall have no liability to
the Lessee by reason of the Lessor's inability to deliver possession. In such event, the rent
set forth herein shall abate until such time as the Premises are ready for occupancy and
the commencement date of the term hereof shall be deemed to commence upon such
date, provided, however, that notwithstanding such commencement date, this Lease shall
expire on the termination date set forth on Page 1 hereof. In such event, Lessee may
remain at its present location until Premises are ready for occupancy.
26. In the event that it shall become necessary for Lessor to employ the services
of an attorney to enforce any of its rights under this Lease or to collect any sums due to it
under this Lease or to remedy the breach of any covenant of this Lease on the part of the
Lessee to be kept or performed, regardless of whether suit be brought, Lessee shall pay
to Lessor such fee as shall be charged by Lessor's attorney for such services. Should suit
be brought for the recovery of possession of the Premises or for rent or any other sum due
Lessor under this Lease, or because of the breach of any of Lessee's covenants under this
Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor all expenses of such suit and any appeal thereof,
including a reasonable attorney's fee.
27. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it is 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 Public Health Unit.
28. Notice shall be deemed properly given hereunder when made in writing and
deposited in the United States certified or registered mails, with sufficient postage prepaid
thereon to carry it to its addressed destination: and the said notices shall be addressed as
follows:
For the Lessor:
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
With a copy to:
City Attorney
1700 Convention Center Drive
4th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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For the Lessee:
Executive Director
Florida Dance Association, Inc.
50071" Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
or to such other address as shall from time to time be supplied in writing by any party to
the other.
29. The Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless from any and
all claims, liability, losses, and causes of action which may arise out of Lessee's use of the
Premises under this Agreement and shall pay all claims and losses of any nature
whatsoever in connection therewith and shall defend all suits, in the name of Lessor, and
shall pay all costs (including attorney's fees) and judgments which may issue thereon. This
indemnification shall not be limited in any way by the type or amount of insurance carried
by Lessee. Lessee shall carry and maintain in full force and effect at all times during the
term of this Agreement the following insurance coverages:
a. Comprehensive General Liability in the minimum amount of Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($500,000) per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage. This policy must also contain coverage for premises operation,
products and contractual liability.
b. The City must be named as an additional insured on the policies required
above. All Certificates of Insurance shall state: This insurance coverage is
primary to all other coverages provided by the City of Miami Beach.
c. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability to meet the statutory
requirements of the State of Florida.
d. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do
business under the laws of the State of Florida and must have a rating of
B+:VI or better per A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, latest edition.
e. Lessee shall furnish original certificates of insurance, evidencing the required
coverage, and receive approval of same, prior to the commencement of
operations.
f. Certificates of Insurance shall be approved by the City's Risk Manager and
kept on file in the Finance Department, Insurance and Safety Division, Third
Floor, City Hall.
30. Lessor desires to enter into this Lease only if in so doing Lessor can place
a limit on the Lessor's liability for any cause of action for money damages due to an alleged
breach by the Lessor of this Lease, so that its liability for any such breach never exceeds
the sum of $1,000.00. Lessee hereby expresses its willingness to enter into this Lease
with Lessee's recovery from Lessor for any damage action for breach of contract to be
limited to a maximum amount of the amount of $1 ,000.00.
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Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Lease, Lessor hereby
agrees that it shall not be liable to the Lessee for damages in an amount in excess of
$1,000.00, for any action or claim for breach of contract arising out of the performance or
non-performance of any obligations imposed upon the Lessor by this Lease. Nothing
contained in this paragraph or elsewhere in this Agreement is in any way intended to be
a waiver of the limitation placed upon City's liability as set forth in Florida Statutes, Section
768.28.
31. Lessee agrees that there shall be no discrimination as to race, sex, sexual
orientation, color, creed, national origin, familial status, religion or handicap, in its
employment practice or in the use of the Premises under this Lessee Agreement; and
further, there shall be no discrimination regarding any use, service, maintenance, or
operation of Lessee under this Lease.
Pursuant to Sections 62-90 and 62-91, of Chapter 62, of the Miami Beach City Code
entitled "Human Relations", Lessee, by executing this Lease Agreement, certifies that it
does not discriminate in its membership or policies based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status or handicap.
32. Lessor's Proposed Improvements: Lessee acknowledges that the City
intends to develop and implement a series of capital improvements for the Premises (the
Byron-Carlyle Theater Renovation Project) which may entail closure of all, or a portion of,
the Leased Premises, at Lessor's sole discretion and determination.
In the event that the City closes down all, or a portion of, the Premises for the purpose of
undertaking the aforestated capital project, Lessor shall provide Lessee with sixty (60) days
prior written notice of same and the parties agree that this Lease, and the parties
respective obligations hereunder, shall be stayed during the pendency of construction
without liability to either party. Accordingly, Lessee acknowledges and agrees that it shall
not have any claim, demand, or cause of action of whatever kind or nature, against the
City, its agents, servants and employees including, but not limited to, claims for
interference in business or damages for interruption of services or interference in the
operations of the Lessee.
33. Any litigation between the parties, arising out of, or in connection with this
Lease, shall be initiated in the court system of the County of Miami-Dade, State of Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the
day and year stated above.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
By:
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LESSOR:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE, executed this 17th day of October, 2001, between City of Miami
Beach, a Florida municipal corporation (Lessor), and the North Beach Development
Corporation of Miami Beach, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation (Lessee).
WITNESSETH: The Lessor, for and in consideration of the rent herein reserved to
be paid by the Lessee, and in consideration of the covenants herein to be kept and
performed by the Lessee, does hereby lease and demise unto the Lessee the following
described premises (the Premises) situated in the City of Miami Beach, County of Dade,
State of Florida:
Approximately six hundred sixty (660) square feet of administrative office
space, as more specifically delineated in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein, located on the first floor of the building known as the
Byron-Carlyle Theater and located at 500 71'1 Street, Miami Beach, Florida.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Premises unto the Lessee, for a term of three
hundred sixty four (364) days beginning on the 1st day of November, 2001, and ending
on the 30th day of October, 2002, the Lessee yielding and paying to the Lessor the rental
sum of One Dollar 00/100 ($1.00) per year, for the Lease term, as agreed by the parties
hereto, payable upon execution of this Agreement.
Lessee agrees to pay Lessor as "minimum rent," without notice or demand, the sum
set forth above, as stipulated above.
Lessee shall be required to pay Lessor interest at the highest rate permitted by law
on any rents or other payments due Lessor hereunder that remain unpaid after its due
date; and, to the extent any payment of rent or other charge remains unpaid for a period
of ten (10) days after its due date, in addition to any other remedies, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor a late charge of fifty ($50.00) dollars to cover Lessor's additional administrative
expenses.
Lessee shall also pay as "additional rent", all sales, real estate, use or excise
taxIes) imposed, levied or assessed against the Premises or any other charge or payment
required here by any governmental authority having jurisdiction there over, even though
the taxing statute or ordinance may purport to impose such tax against Lessor. The
payment of sales tax shall be made by Lessee concurrently with payment of the minimum
rent. Lessee agrees that it will pay its Proportionate Share of real estate taxes, if
applicable, assessed against the Premises and its Proportionate Share of Operating
Expenses in the Premises, as set forth and defined in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement.
Lessee's Proportionate Share of real estate taxes will be paid upon demand accompanied
by a copy of the paid tax bill. Lessee's Proportionate Share of Operating Expenses as set
forth in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement, will be paid monthly (or as otherwise determined
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by Lessor). As used herein, Lessee's "Proportionate Share" means a fraction, the
numerator of which is the square footage of the Premises and the denominator of which
is the square footage of all of the rentable area in the building of which the Premises is a
part, including the square footage of the Premises.
The Lessee agrees to keep, conform to and abide by each of the following covenants
which are hereby made conditions of this Lease:
1. To pay the minimum and additional rents set forth herein in advance, at the
times and in the manner aforesaid, and should the rents herein provided at any time
remain unpaid after same shall become due, the Lessor shall have such remedies as may
be granted pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida. All rent payments shall be made
to the Lessor at the following address: City of Miami Beach Finance Department, c/o
Revenue Supervisor, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida,
33139, or at such other place as the Lessor may, from time to time, designate in writing.
2. "Operating Expenses" shall include all costs associated with the maintenance
and operation of the Premises, including utilities and Common Area Maintenance (CAM).
Utilities and CAM shall include, but are not limited to, electricity, water, gas and garbage
disposal. Effective November 1, 2001, and for the remaining term of this Lease, or any
extension thereof, Lessor and Lessee agree that the Lessee's negotiated contribution to
the Operating Expenses, as defined above, shall be Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars
($780.00) per month, and shall be due and payable by the Lessee, without notice or
demand, the monthly sum set forth above, in advance, on or before the first day of each
and every successive calendar month during the term hereof. CAM costs shall be adjusted
annually to reflect the actual prorated share of the Operating Expenses in the event that
costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the Premises increases.
Operating Expenses for any period which is for less than one (1) month shall be a prorated
portion of the monthly installment herein based upon a thirty (30) day month.
3. The Lessee accepts the Premises in their present "as is" condition, and is
responsible for all interior modifications and maintenance, including entrance doors,
windows, and screens. Lessee must first obtain Lessor's written approval for any
alteration, additions and/or improvements to the Premises and then must pay for such
modifications, which shall become Lessor's permanent improvements upon completion.
Detailed plans for leasehold improvements shall be submitted to Lessor within thirty (30)
days following execution of this Agreement by the parties hereto. The Lessee shall have
the right to use any equipment, furnishing and fixtures left by Lessor on the Premises.
Lessor represents that such equipment, furnishing and fixtures, are to be used in their "as
is" condition, and that Lessee is solely responsible for maintaining same, at its sole cost
and expense, throughout the duration of this Agreement. In the event any of the aforesaid
items are lost, stolen or damaged, they shall be replaced or repaired at the sole cost and
expense of Lessee, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Upon expiration of this Agreement,
Lessee shall quietly and peacefully redeliver said equipment, furnishings and fixtures to
Lessor. At its option, Lessor may take inventory of the Premises, including all
improvements, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures at any time prior to the commencement
of, or during the term of, this Lease.
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4. Lessee agrees that any noise disturbance, inconvenience, disruption, failure
of any facilities, the shutting off of light or access to the Premises, or any other nuisance
or nuisances, caused by or due to any repairs, alterations, improvements, additions or
construction by the Lessor, its agents, servants or employees to any part or portion of the
building and for parking areas wherein the Premises are located, shall not be deemed or
construed as a breach or violation of the peaceful possession of the Premises on the part
of the Lessee. It is specifically further agreed that any such conditions shall not give rise
to any abatement, rebate or diminution of the rent reserved herein, nor to any liability or
responsibility by reason thereof on the part of the Lessee. However, if such conditions
were of such a nature that the Lessee was unable to use the Premises as provided herein,
the proportionate share of Operating Expenses, as described in Paragraph 3 above, shall
be prorated to include a credit for the period of time that the Premises were not tenable.
In the event that the Premises becomes untenable, the City must be advised immediately,
in writing, with regards to same.
5. It is understood that any property left on the Premises at the expiration of the
Lease, shall be considered abandoned and shall become and be deemed the property of
the Lessor.
6. Notwithstanding Paragraph 3 herein, at Lessor's discretion, any and all
alterations or additions made by the Lessee to or in the Premises, not approved by the
Lessor, shall at the request of the Lessor, at the expiration of the term of this Lease or
sooner termination thereof, be removed by the Lessee at its cost and expense and Lessee
further hereby agrees in such event, to restore the Premises to their original condition as
of the date of this Lease.
7. Lessee shall not assign Lessee's interest in this Lease, nor underlet the
whole or any part of the Premises, nor use the same for any purpose other than for use as
an administrative office for the North Beach Development Corporation of Miami Beach,
Inc. without first obtaining the written consent to such assignment or underletting, or to
such change of purpose for the use of the Premises, from the Lessor, which consent shall
be given, if at all, at Lessor's sole discretion. Lessee further covenants that the Premises
will not be used for any purpose that will invalidate any policies of insurance now or
hereafter written on the building on which the Premises are located, or will increase the
rate of premium thereof.
8. Lessee shall use the Premises in accordance with all laws and ordinances
now or hereinafter applicable; also to exercise all reasonable care in the use of halls, stairs,
corridors, restrooms, and other fixtures and parts of the Premises used in common with
other tenants in said building which may be necessary for the preservation of the Premises
and comfort of the other tenants.
9. Lessee shall not permit or suffer any noise, disturbance or nuisance
whatsoever on the Premises detrimental to same or annoying to the neighbors, and the
Lessee acknowledges that the Premises have been received in thoroughly good order,
tenantable condition and repair, of which the execution of this Lease, and taking
possession hereunder, shall be conclusive evidence. Lessee further acknowledges that
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no representations as to the condition of the Premises have been made by the Lessor, or
the Lessor's agent, and that no obligation as to the repairing, adding to, or improving the
Premises has been assumed by the Lessor, and that no oral arrangements have been
entered into in consideration of making this Lease, and that this Lease contains a full
statement of the obligation of both parties hereto.
10. Lessee agrees to keep the interior of the Premises in good condition during the
continuation of the term herein demised, and every part thereof, including the plumbing,
doors and windows, and will keep the same in good, sound, clean condition and repair,
ordinary wear and tear, fire, hurricane or other act of God alone excepted, and will not
suffer or permit any strip or waste of the Premises.
11. Lessee shall permit the Lessor, or the Lessor's agent, at any reasonable
time, to enter and inspect the Premises, and make repairs, if in the Lessor's sole judgment,
the Lessor should elect to do so.
12. If the Lessee shall not pay the rents herein reserved at the time and in the
manner stated, or shall fail to keep and perform any other condition, stipulation or
agreement herein contained, on the part of the Lessee to be kept and performed, or if the
Lessee shall suffer to be filed against the Lessee and involuntary petition in bankruptcy or
shall be adjudged a voluntary or involuntary bankrupt or make an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, or should there be appointed a Receiver to take charge of the
Premises either in the State or Federal courts, or if the Lessee shall vacate or abandon the
Premises prior to the end of the term hereof, then, in any such events, the Lessor may, at
the Lessor's option and sole discretion, immediately terminate and end this Lease and re-
enter upon the Premises, whereupon the term hereby granted, and at the Lessor's option,
all of the Lessee's right, title and interest in this Lease shall end. The exercise of any
options herein contained shall not be deemed to be exclusive and the Lessor shall at all
times in the event of the Lessee's default hereunder, have such remedies as may be
provided by the laws of the State of Florida.
13. Notwithstanding Paragraph 12 above, this Lease Agreement may be
terminated without cause and for convenience of either party at any time during the term
specified, upon furnishing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
14. If the Lessee shall abandon or vacate the Premises when the same is open
for business and shall cease doing business in the Premises, then, at the option of the
Lessor, this Lease shall immediately terminate.
15. The Lessee pledges and assigns unto the Lessor all the furniture and
fixtures, goods and chattels of the Lessee, which may be brought or put on the Premises,
as security for the payment of the rent herein reserved, and as additional consideration for
this Agreement.
16. In the event the Premises, or any part thereof, shall at any time be destroyed
or so damaged by fire or other elements so as to be unfit for occupancy or use by the
Lessee, then and in that event, the Lessor shall have the option to terminate this lease or
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to repair and rebuild the Premises. In the event the Lessor elects to exercise the option
to repair and rebuild, the same shall be done and completed within a reasonable time, but
in no event shall such time be more than sixty (60) days from the date of the initial damage
or destruction rendering the Premises untenantable.
17. The Lessee shall not attach any signs to the Premises, or place any lettering
on the plate glass windows, unless such signs, and such lettering, have been approved by
the Lessor, and are in conformance with all applicable municipal, County, State and
Federal laws.
18. At the expiration of the term hereof, the Lessee shall quietly and peaceably
deliver the Premises to the Lessor in the same repair and condition in which they were
received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
19. The Lessor covenants that it will keep the exterior roof and walls of the
building in which premises are situated, in good repair. The Lessee shall give to the
Lessor seven (7) days written notice of needed repairs, and the Lessor shall have fifteen
(15) days thereafter within which to commence said repairs.
20. The terms Lessor and Lessee as herein contained shall include the singular
and/or plural, masculine, feminine, and/or neuter, and heirs, successors, personal
representatives and/or assigns of the parties hereto.
21. The failure of the Lessor in one or more instances to insist upon strict
performance or observance of one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof or to
exercise any remedy, privilege or option herein conferred upon or reserved to the Lessor,
shall not operate or be construed as a relinquishment or waiver for the future of such
covenant or condition or of the right to enforce the same or the exercise such privilege,
option, or remedy, but the same shall continue in full force and effect. The receipt by the
Lessor of rent, or additional rent, or any other payment required to be made by the Lessee,
or any part thereof, shall not be a waiver of any other additional rent or payment then due,
nor shall such receipt, though with knowledge of the breach of any covenant or condition
hereof, operate as or be deemed to be a waiver of such breach, and no waiver by the
Lessor of any of the provisions hereof, or any of the Lessor's rights, remedies, privileges
or options hereunder shall be deemed to have been made unless made by the Lessor in
writing. If the Lessor shall consent to the assignments of this Lease or to a subletting of
all or a part of the Premises, no further assignment or subletting shall be made without the
written consent of the Lessor first obtained. No surrender of the Premises for the
remainder of the term hereof shall be valid unless accepted by the Lessor in writing.
22. Lessee represents and warrants that there are no claims for broker's
commissions or finders' fees in connection with the execution of this Lease.
23. Lessee shall not stock, use or sell any article or undertake any activity in the
Premises which may be prohibited by Lessor's insurance policies or which will increase any
insurance rates or premiums for which Lessor is responsible.
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24. Should any mechanics' or other liens be filed against the Premises or any
part thereof for any reason whatsoever by reason of Lessee's acts or omissions or
because of a claim against Lessee, Lessee shall cause the same to be canceled and
discharged, of record, by bond or otherwise within twenty (20 days after the filing of such
lien.)
25. In the event the Premises are not ready for occupancy by the Lessee upon
the commencement date hereof, for any reason whatsoever, including the fact that the
building in which the Premises are located has not been completed or sufficiently
completed to make the Premises ready for occupancy, the Lessor shall have no liability to
the Lessee by reason of the Lessor's inability to deliver possession. In such event, the rent
set forth herein shall abate until such time as the Premises are ready for occupancy and
the commencement date of the term hereof shall be deemed to commence upon such
date, provided, however, that notwithstanding such commencement date, this Lease shall
expire on the termination date set forth on Page 1 hereof. In such event, Lessee may
remain at its present location until Premises are ready for occupancy.
26. In the event that it shall become necessary for Lessor to employ the services
of an attorney to enforce any of its rights under this Lease or to collect any sums due to it
under this Lease or to remedy the breach of any covenant of this Lease on the part of the
Lessee to be kept or performed, regardless of whether suit be brought, Lessee shall pay
to Lessor such fee as shall be charged by Lessor's attorney for such services. Should suit
be brought for the recovery of possession of the Premises or for rent or any other sum due
Lessor under this Lease, or because of the breach of any of Lessee's covenants under this
Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor all expenses of such suit and any appeal thereof,
including a reasonable attorney's fee.
27. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it is 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 Public Health Unit.
28. Notice shall be deemed properly given hereunder when made in writing and
deposited in the United States certified or registered mails, with sufficient postage prepaid
thereon to carry it to its addressed destination: and the said notices shall be addressed as
follows:
For the Lessor:
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
With a copy to:
City Attorney
1700 Convention Center Drive
4th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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For the Lessee:
Executive Director
North Beach Development Corporation
of Miami Beach, Inc.
500 71 ,t Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
or to such other address as shall from time to time be supplied in writing by any party to
the other.
29. The Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless from any and
all claims, liability, losses, and causes of action which may arise out of Lessee's use of the
Premises under this Agreement and shall pay all claims and losses of any nature
whatsoever in connection therewith and shall defend all suits, in the name of Lessor, and
shall pay all costs (including attorney's fees) and judgments which may issue thereon. This
indemnification shall not be limited in any way by the type or amount of insurance carried
by Lessee. Lessee shall carry and maintain in full force and effect at all times during the
term of this Agreement the following insurance coverages:
a. Comprehensive General Liability in the minimum amount of Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($500,000) per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage. This policy must also contain coverage for premises operation,
products and contractual liability.
b. The City must be named as an additional insured on the policies required
above. All Certificates of Insurance shall state: This insurance coverage is
primary to all other coverages provided by the City of Miami Beach.
c. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability to meet the statutory
requirements of the State of Florida.
d. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do
business under the laws of the State of Florida and must have a rating of
B+:VI or better per A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, latest edition.
e. Lessee shall furnish original certificates of insurance, evidencing the required
coverage, and receive approval of same, prior to the commencement of
operations.
f. Certificates of Insurance shall be approved by the City's Risk Manager and
kept on file in the Finance Department, Insurance and Safety Division, Third
Floor, City Hall.
30. Lessor desires to enter into this Lease only if in so doing Lessor can place
a limit on the Lessor's liability for any cause of action for money damages due to an alleged
breach by the Lessor of this Lease, so that its liability for any such breach never exceeds
the sum of $1,000.00. Lessee hereby expresses its willingness to enter into this Lease
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with Lessee's recovery from Lessor for any damage action for breach of contract to be
limited to a maximum amount of the amount of $1 ,000.00.
Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Lease, Lessor hereby
agrees that it shall not be liable to the Lessee for damages in an amount in excess of
$1,000.00, for any action or claim for breach of contract arising out of the performance or
non-performance of any obligations imposed upon the Lessor by this Lease. Nothing
contained in this paragraph or elsewhere in this Agreement is in any way intended to be
a waiver of the limitation placed upon City's liability as set forth in Florida Statutes, Section
768.28.
31. Lessee agrees that there shall be no discrimination as to race, sex, sexual
orientation, color, creed, national origin, familial status, religion or handicap, in its
employment practice or in the use of the Premises under this Lessee Agreement; and
further, there shall be no discrimination regarding any use, service, maintenance, or
operation of Lessee under this Lease.
Pursuant to Sections 62-90 and 62-91, of Chapter 62, of the Miami Beach City Code
entitled "Human Relations", Lessee, by executing this Lease Agreement, certifies that it
does not discriminate in its membership or policies based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status or handicap.
32. Lessor's Proposed Improvements: Lessee acknowledges that the City
intends to develop and implement a series of capital improvements for the Premises (the
Byron-Carlyle Theater Renovation Project) which may entail closure of all, or a portion of,
the Leased Premises, at Lessor's sole discretion and determination.
In the event that the City closes down all, or a portion of, the Premises for the purpose of
undertaking the aforestated capital project, Lessor shall provide Lessee with sixty (60) days
prior written notice of same and the parties agree that this Lease, and the parties
respective obligations hereunder, shall be stayed during the pendency of construction
without liability to either party. Accordingly, Lessee acknowledges and agrees that it shall
not have any claim, demand, or cause of action of whatever kind or nature, against the
City, its agents, servants and employees including, but not limited to, claims for
interference in business or damages for interruption of services or interference in the
operations of the Lessee.
33. Any litigation between the parties, arising out of, or in connection with this
Lease, shall be initiated in the court system of the County of Miami-Dade, State of Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the
day and year stated above.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
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CITY OF MIAMI
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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE, executed this 17th day of October, 2001, between City of Miami
Beach, a Florida municipal corporation (Lessor), and the Arts and Business Council of
Miami, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation (Lessee).
WITNESSETH: The Lessor, for and in consideration of the rent herein reserved to
be paid by the Lessee, and in consideration of the covenants herein to be kept and
performed by the Lessee, does hereby lease and demise unto the Lessee the following
described premises (the Premises) situated in the City of Miami Beach, County of Dade,
State of Florida:
Approximately ninety seven (97) square feet of administrative office space,
as more specifically delineated in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein, located on the first floor of the building known as the
Byron-Carlyle Theater and located at 500 71" Street, Miami Beach, Florida.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Premises unto the Lessee, for a term of three
hundred sixty four (364) days beginning on the 1st day of November, 2001, and ending
on the 30th day of October, 2002, the Lessee yielding and paying to the Lessor the rental
sum of One Dollar 00/100 ($1.00) per year, for the Lease term, as agreed by the parties
hereto, payable upon execution of this Agreement.
Lessee agrees to pay Lessor as "minimum rent," without notice or demand, the sum
set forth above, as stipulated above.
Lessee shall be required to pay Lessor interest at the highest rate permitted by law
on any rents or other payments due Lessor hereunder that remain unpaid after its due
date; and, to the extent any payment of rent or other charge remains unpaid for a period
of ten (10) days after its due date, in addition to any other remedies, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor a late charge of fifty ($50.00) dollars to cover Lessor's additional administrative
expenses.
Lessee shall also pay as "additional rent", all sales, real estate, use or excise
taxIes) imposed, levied or assessed against the Premises or any other charge or payment
required here by any governmental authority having jurisdiction there over, even though
the taxing statute or ordinance may purport to impose such tax against Lessor. The
payment of sales tax shall be made by Lessee concurrently with payment of the minimum
rent. Lessee agrees that it will pay its Proportionate Share of real estate taxes, if
applicable, assessed against the Premises and its Proportionate Share of Operating
Expenses in the Premises, as set forth and defined in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement.
Lessee's Proportionate Share of real estate taxes will be paid upon demand accompanied
by a copy of the paid tax bill. Lessee's Proportionate Share of Operating Expenses as set
forth in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement, will be paid monthly (or as otherwise determined
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by Lessor). As used herein, Lessee's "Proportionate Share" means a fraction, the
numerator of which is the square footage of the Premises and the denominator of which
is the square footage of all of the rentable area in the building of which the Premises is a
part, including the square footage of the Premises.
The Lessee agrees to keep, conform to and abide by each of the following covenants
which are hereby made conditions of this Lease:
1. To pay the minimum and additional rents set forth herein in advance, at the
times and in the manner aforesaid, and should the rents herein provided at any time
remain unpaid after same shall become due, the Lessor shall have such remedies as may
be granted pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida. All rent payments shall be made
to the Lessor at the following address: City of Miami Beach Finance Department, c/o
Revenue Supervisor, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida,
33139, or at such other place as the Lessor may, from time to time, designate in writing.
2. "Operating Expenses" shall include all costs associated with the maintenance
and operation of the Premises, including utilities and Common Area Maintenance (CAM).
Utilities and CAM shall include, but are not limited to, electricity, water, gas and garbage
disposal. Effective November 1, 2001, and for the remaining term of this Lease, or any
extension thereof, Lessor and Lessee agree that the Lessee's negotiated contribution to
the Operating Expenses, as defined above, shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per
month, and shall be due and payable by the Lessee, without notice or demand, the
monthly sum set forth above, in advance, on or before the first day of each and every
successive calendar month during the term hereof. CAM costs shall be adjusted annually
to reflect the actual prorated share of the Operating Expenses in the event that costs
associated with the maintenance and operation of the Premises increases. Operating
Expenses for any period which is for less than one (1) month shall be a prorated portion
of the monthly installment herein based upon a thirty (30) day month.
3. The Lessee accepts the Premises in their present "as is" condition, and is
responsible for all interior modifications and maintenance, including entrance doors,
windows, and screens. Lessee must first obtain Lessor's written approval for any
alteration, additions and/or improvements to the Premises and then must pay for such
modifications, which shall become Lessor's permanent improvements upon completion.
Detailed plans for leasehold improvements shall be submitted to Lessor within thirty (30)
days following execution of this Agreement by the parties hereto. The Lessee shall have
the right to use any equipment, furnishing and fixtures left by Lessor on the Premises.
Lessor represents that such equipment, furnishing and fixtures, are to be used in their "as
is" condition, and that Lessee is solely responsible for maintaining same, at its sole cost
and expense, throughout the duration of this Agreement. In the event any of the aforesaid
items are lost, stolen or damaged, they shall be replaced or repaired at the sole cost and
expense of Lessee, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Upon expiration of this Agreement,
Lessee shall quietly and peacefully redeliver said equipment, furnishings and fixtures to
Lessor. At its option, Lessor may take inventory of the Premises, including all
improvements, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures at any time prior to the commencement
of, or during the term of, this Lease.
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4. Lessee agrees that any noise disturbance, inconvenience, disruption, failure
of any facilities, the shutting off of light or access to the Premises, or any other nuisance
or nuisances, caused by or due to any repairs, alterations, improvements, additions or
construction by the Lessor, its agents, servants or employees to any part or portion of the
building and for parking areas wherein the Premises are located, shall not be deemed or
construed as a breach or violation of the peaceful possession of the Premises on the part
of the Lessee. It is specifically further agreed that any such conditions shall not give rise
to any abatement, rebate or diminution of the rent reserved herein, nor to any liability or
responsibility by reason thereof on the part of the Lessee. However, if such conditions
were of such a nature that the Lessee was unable to use the Premises as provided herein,
the proportionate share of Operating Expenses, as described in Paragraph 3 above, shall
be prorated to include a credit for the period of time that the Premises were not tenable.
In the event that the Premises becomes untenable, the City must be advised immediately,
in writing, with regards to same.
5. It is understood that any property left on the Premises at the expiration of the
Lease, shall be considered abandoned and shall become and be deemed the property of
the Lessor.
6. Notwithstanding Paragraph 3 herein, at Lessor's discretion, any and all
alterations or additions made by the Lessee to or in the Premises, not approved by the
Lessor, shall at the request of the Lessor, at the expiration of the term of this Lease or
sooner termination thereof, be removed by the Lessee at its cost and expense and Lessee
further hereby agrees in such event, to restore the Premises to their original condition as
of the date of this Lease.
7. Lessee shall not assign Lessee's interest in this Lease, nor underlet the
whole or any part of the Premises, nor use the same for any purpose other than for use as
an administrative office for the Arts and Business Council of Miami, Inc. without first
obtaining the written consent to such assignment or underletting, or to such change of
purpose for the use of the Premises, from the Lessor, which consent shall be given, if at
all, at Lessor's sole discretion. Lessee further covenants that the Premises will not be used
for any purpose that will invalidate any policies of insurance now or hereafter written on the
building on which the Premises are located, or will increase the rate of premium thereof.
8. Lessee shall use the Premises in accordance with all laws and ordinances
now or hereinafter applicable; also to exercise all reasonable care in the use of halls, stairs,
corridors, restrooms, and other fixtures and parts of the Premises used in common with
other tenants in said building which may be necessary for the preservation of the Premises
and comfort of the other tenants.
9. Lessee shall not permit or suffer any noise, disturbance or nuisance
whatsoever on the Premises detrimental to same or annoying to the neighbors, and the
Lessee acknowledges that the Premises have been received in thoroughly good order,
tenantable condition and repair, of which the execution of this Lease, and taking
possession hereunder, shall be conclusive evidence. Lessee further acknowledges that
no representations as to the condition of the Premises have been made by the Lessor, or
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the Lessor's agent, and that no obligation as to the repairing, adding to, or improving the
Premises has been assumed by the Lessor, and that no oral arrangements have been
entered into in consideration of making this Lease, and that this Lease contains a full
statement of the obligation of both parties hereto.
10. Lessee agrees to keep the interior of the Premises in good condition during the
continuation of the term herein demised, and every part thereof, including the plumbing,
doors and windows, and will keep the same in good, sound, clean condition and repair,
ordinary wear and tear, fire, hurricane or other act of God alone excepted, and will not
suffer or permit any strip or waste of the Premises.
11. Lessee shall permit the Lessor, or the Lessor's agent, at any reasonable
time: to enter and inspect the Premises, and make repairs, if in the Lessor's sole judgment,
the Lessor should elect to do so.
12. If the Lessee shall not pay the rents herein reserved at the time and in the
manner stated, or shall fail to keep and perform any other condition, stipulation or
agreement herein contained, on the part of the Lessee to be kept and performed, or if the
Lessee shall suffer to be filed against the Lessee and involuntary petition in bankruptcy or
shall be adjudged a voluntary or involuntary bankrupt or make an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, or should there be appointed a Receiver to take charge of the
Premises either in the State or Federal courts, or if the Lessee shall vacate or abandon the
Premises prior to the end of the term hereof, then, in any such events, the Lessor may, at
the Lessor's option and sole discretion, immediately terminate and end this Lease and re-
enter upon the Premises, whereupon the term hereby granted, and at the Lessor's option,
all of the Lessee's right, title and interest in this Lease shall end. The exercise of any
options herein contained shall not be deemed to be exclusive and the Lessor shall at all
times in the event of the Lessee's default hereunder, have such remedies as may be
provided by the laws of the State of Florida.
13. Notwithstanding Paragraph 12 above, this Lease Agreement may be
terminated without cause and for convenience of either party at any time during the term
specified, upon furnishing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
14. If the Lessee shall abandon or vacate the Premises when the same is open
for business and shall cease doing business in the Premises, then, at the option of the
Lessor, this Lease shall immediately terminate.
15. The Lessee pledges and assigns unto the Lessor all the furniture and
fixtures, goods and chattels of the Lessee, which may be brought or put on the Premises,
as security for the payment of the rent herein reserved, and as additional consideration for
this Agreement.
16. In the event the Premises, or any part thereof, shall at any time be destroyed
or so damaged by fire or other elements so as to be unfit for occupancy or use by the
Lessee, then and in that event, the Lessor shall have the option to terminate this lease or
to repair and rebuild the Premises. In the event the Lessor elects to exercise the option
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to repair and rebuild, the same shall be done and completed within a reasonable time, but
in no event shall such time be more than sixty (60) days from the date of the initial damage
or destruction rendering the Premises untenantable.
17. The Lessee shall not attach any signs to the Premises, or place any lettering
on the plate glass windows, unless such signs, and such lettering, have been approved by
the Lessor, and are in conformance with all applicable municipal, County, State and
Federal laws.
18. At the expiration of the term hereof, the Lessee shall quietly and peaceably
deliver the Premises to the Lessor in the same repair and condition in which they were
received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
19. The Lessor covenants that it will keep the exterior roof and walls of the
building in which premises are situated, in good repair. The Lessee shall give to the
Lessor seven (7) days written notice of needed repairs, and the Lessor shall have fifteen
(15) days thereafter within which to commence said repairs.
20. The terms Lessor and Lessee as herein contained shall include the singular
and/or plural, masculine, feminine, and/or neuter, and heirs, successors, personal
representatives and/or assigns of the parties hereto.
21. The failure of the Lessor in one or more instances to insist upon strict
performance or observance of one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof or to
exercise any remedy, privilege or option herein conferred upon or reserved to the Lessor,
shall not operate or be construed as a relinquishment or waiver for the future of such
covenant or condition or of the right to enforce the same or the exercise such privilege,
option, or remedy, but the same shall continue in full force and effect. The receipt by the
Lessor of rent, or additional rent, or any other payment required to be made by the Lessee,
or any part thereof, shall not be a waiver of any other additional rent or payment then due,
nor shall such receipt, though with knowledge of the breach of any covenant or condition
hereof, operate as or be deemed to be a waiver of such breach, and no waiver by the
Lessor of any of the provisions hereof, or any of the Lessor's rights, remedies, privileges
or options hereunder shall be deemed to have been made unless made by the Lessor in
writing. If the Lessor shall consent to the assignments of this Lease or to a subletting of
all or a part of the Premises, no further assignment or subletting shall be made without the
written consent of the Lessor first obtained. No surrender of the Premises for the
remainder of the term hereof shall be valid unless accepted by the Lessor in writing.
22. Lessee represents and warrants that there are no claims for broker's
commissions or finders' fees in connection with the execution of this Lease.
23. Lessee shall not stock, use or sell any article or undertake any activity in the
Premises which may be prohibited by Lessor's insurance policies or which will increase any
insurance rates or premiums for which Lessor is responsible.
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24. Should any mechanics' or other liens be filed against the Premises or any
part thereof for any reason whatsoever by reason of Lessee's acts or omissions or
because of a claim against Lessee, Lessee shall cause the same to be canceled and
discharged, of record, by bond or otherwise within twenty (20 days after the filing of such
lien.)
25. In the event the Premises are not ready for occupancy by the Lessee upon
the commencement date hereof, for any reason whatsoever, including the fact that the
building in which the Premises are located has not been completed or sufficiently
completed to make the Premises ready for occupancy, the Lessor shall have no liability to
the Lessee by reason of the Lessor's inability to deliver possession. In such event, the rent
set forth herein shall abate until such time as the Premises are ready for occupancy and
the commencement date of the term hereof shall be deemed to commence upon such
date, provided, however, that notwithstanding such commencement date, this Lease shall
expire on the termination date set forth on Page 1 hereof. In such event, Lessee may
remain at its present location until Premises are ready for occupancy.
26. In the event that it shall become necessary for Lessor to employ the services
of an attorney to enforce any of its rights under this Lease or to collect any sums due to it
under this Lease or to remedy the breach of any covenant of this Lease on the part of the
Lessee to be kept or performed, regardless of whether suit be brought, Lessee shall pay
to Lessor such fee as shall be charged by Lessor's attorney for such services. Should suit
be brought for the recovery of possession of the Premises or for rent or any other sum due
Lessor under this Lease, or because of the breach of any of Lessee's covenants under this
Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor all expenses of such suit and any appeal thereof,
including a reasonable attorney's fee.
27. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it is 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 Public Health Unit.
28. Notice shall be deemed properly given hereunder when made in writing and
deposited in the United States certified or registered mails, with sufficient postage prepaid
thereon to carry it to its addressed destination; and the said notices shall be addressed as
follows:
For the Lessor:
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
With a copy to:
City Attorney
1700 Convention Center Drive
4th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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For the Lessee:
Executive Director
Arts and Business Council of Miami, Inc.
500 71 'I Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
or to such other address as shall from time to time be supplied in writing by any party to
the other.
29. The Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless from any and
all claims, liability, losses, and causes of action which may arise out of Lessee's use of the
Premises under this Agreement and shall pay all claims and losses of any nature
whatsoever in connection therewith and shall defend all suits, in the name of Lessor, and
shall pay all costs (including attorney's fees) and judgments which may issue thereon. This
indemnification shall not be limited in any way by the type or amount of insurance carried
by Lessee. Lessee shall carry and maintain in full force and effect at all times during the
term of this Agreement the following insurance coverages:
a. Comprehensive General Liability in the minimum amount of Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($500,000) per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage. This policy must also contain coverage for premises operation,
products and contractual liability.
b. The City must be named as an additional insured on the policies required
above. All Certificates of Insurance shall state: This insurance coverage is
primary to all other coverages provided by the City of Miami Beach.
c. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability to meet the statutory
requirements of the State of Florida.
d. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do
business under the laws of the State of Florida and must have a rating of
B+:VI or better per AM. Best's Key Rating Guide, latest edition.
e. Lessee shall furnish original certificates of insurance, evidencing the required
coverage, and receive approval of same, prior to the commencement of
operations.
f. Certificates of Insurance shall be approved by the City's Risk Manager and
kept on file in the Finance Department, Insurance and Safety Division, Third
Floor, City Hall.
30. Lessor desires to enter into this Lease only if in so doing Lessor can place
a limit on the Lessor's liability for any cause of action for money damages due to an alleged
breach by the Lessor of this Lease, so that its liability for any such breach never exceeds
the sum of $1,000.00. Lessee hereby expresses its willingness to enter into this Lease
with Lessee's recovery from Lessor for any damage action for breach of contract to be
limited to a maximum amount of the amount of $1 ,000.00.
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Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Lease, Lessor hereby
agrees that it shall not be liable to the Lessee for damages in an amount in excess of
$1,000.00, for any action or claim for breach of contract arising out of the performance or
non-performance of any obligations imposed upon the Lessor by this Lease. Nothing
contained in this paragraph or elsewhere in this Agreement is in any way intended to be
a waiver of the limitation placed upon City's liability as set forth in Florida Statutes, Section
768.28.
31. Lessee agrees that there shall be no discrimination as to race, sex, sexual
orientation, color, creed, national origin, familial status, religion or handicap, in its
employment practice or in the use of the Premises under this Lessee Agreement; and
further, there shall be no discrimination regarding any use, service, maintenance, or
operation of Lessee under this Lease.
Pursuant to Sections 62-90 and 62-91, of Chapter 62, of the Miami Beach City Code
entitled "Human Relations", Lessee, by executing this Lease Agreement, certifies that it
does not discriminate in its membership or policies based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status or handicap.
32. Lessor's Proposed Improvements: Lessee acknowledges that the City
intends to develop and implement a series of capital improvements for the Premises (the
Byron-Carlyle Theater Renovation Project) which may entail closure of all, or a portion of,
the Leased Premises, at Lessor's sole discretion and determination.
In the event that the City closes down all, or a portion of, the Premises for the purpose of
undertaking the aforestated capital project, Lessor shall provide Lessee with sixty (60) days
prior written notice of same and the parties agree that this Lease, and the parties
respective obligations hereunder, shall be stayed during the pendency of construction
without liability to either party. Accordingly, Lessee acknowledges and agrees that it shall
not have any claim, demand, or cause of action of whatever kind or nature, against the
City, its agents, servants and employees including, but not limited to, claims for
interference in business or damages for interruption of services or interference in the
operations of the Lessee.
33. Any litigation between the parties, arising out of, or in connection with this
Lease, shall be initiated in the court system of the County of Miami-Dade, State of Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the
day and year stated above.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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THIS LEASE, executed this 17th day of October, 2001, between City of Miami
Beach, a Florida municipal corporation (Lessor), and The Children's Cultural Coalition
of Dade County, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation (Lessee).
WITNESSETH: The Lessor, for and in consideration of the rent herein reserved to
be paid by the Lessee, and in consideration of the covenants herein to be kept and
performed by the Lessee, does hereby lease and demise unto the Lessee the following
described premises (the Premises) situated in the City of Miami Beach, County of Dade,
State of Florida:
Approximately ninety seven (97) square feet of administrative office space,
as more specifically delineated in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein, located on the first floor of the building known as the
Byron-Carlyle Theater and located at 500 71'1 Street, Miami Beach, Florida.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Premises unto the Lessee, for a term of three
hundred sixty four (364) days beginning on the 1st day of November, 2001, and ending
on the 30th day of October, 2002, the Lessee yielding and paying to the Lessor the rental
sum of One Dollar 00/100 ($1.00) per year, for the Lease term, as agreed by the parties
hereto, payable upon execution of this Agreement.
Lessee agrees to pay Lessor as "minimum rent," without notice or demand, the sum
set forth above, as stipulated above.
Lessee shall be required to pay Lessor interest at the highest rate permitted by law
on any rents or other payments due Lessor hereunder that remain unpaid after its due
date; and, to the extent any payment of rent or other charge remains unpaid for a period
of ten (10) days after its due date, in addition to any other remedies, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor a late charge of fifty ($50.00) dollars to cover Lessor's additional administrative
expenses.
Lessee shall also pay as "additional rent", all sales, real estate, use or excise
taxIes) imposed, levied or assessed against the Premises or any other charge or payment
required here by any governmental authority having jurisdiction there over, even though
the taxing statute or ordinance may purport to impose such tax against Lessor. The
payment of sales tax shall be made by Lessee concurrently with payment of the minimum
rent. Lessee agrees that it will pay its Proportionate Share of real estate taxes, if
applicable, assessed against the Premises and its Proportionate Share of Operating
Expenses in the Premises, as set forth and defined in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement.
Lessee's Proportionate Share of real estate taxes will be paid upon demand accompanied
by a copy of the paid tax bill. Lessee's Proportionate Share of Operating Expenses as set
forth in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement, will be paid monthly (or as otherwise determined
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by Lessor). As used herein, Lessee's "Proportionate Share" means a fraction, the
numerator of which is the square footage of the Premises and the denominator of which
is the square footage of all of the rentable area in the building of which the Premises is a
part, including the square footage of the Premises.
The Lessee agrees to keep, conform to and abide by each of the following covenants
which are hereby made conditions of this Lease:
1. To pay the minimum and additional rents set forth herein in advance, at the
times and in the manner aforesaid, and should the rents herein provided at any time
remain unpaid after same shall become due, the Lessor shall have such remedies as may
be granted pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida. All rent payments shall be made
to the Lessor at the following address: City of Miami Beach Finance Department, c/o
Revenue Supervisor, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida,
33139, or at such other place as the Lessor may, from time to time, designate in writing.
2. "Operating Expenses" shall include all costs associated with the maintenance
and operation of the Premises, including utilities and Common Area Maintenance (CAM).
Utilities and CAM shall include, but are not limited to, electricity, water, gas and garbage
disposal. Effective November 1, 2001, and for the remaining term of this Lease, or any
extension thereof, Lessor and Lessee agree that the Lessee's negotiated contribution to
the Operating Expenses, as defined above, shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per
month, and shall be due and payable by the Lessee, without notice or demand, the
monthly sum set forth above, in advance, on or before the first day of each and every
successive calendar month during the term hereof. CAM costs shall be adjusted annually
to reflect the actual prorated share of the Operating Expenses in the event that costs
associated with the maintenance and operation of the Premises increases. Operating
Expenses for any period which is for less than one (1) month shall be a prorated portion
of the monthly installment herein based upon a thirty (30) day month.
3. The Lessee accepts the Premises in their present "as is" condition, and is
responsible for all interior modifications and maintenance, including entrance doors,
windows, and screens. Lessee must first obtain Lessor's written approval for any
alteration, additions and/or improvements to the Premises and then must pay for such
modifications, which shall become Lessor's permanent improvements upon completion.
Detailed plans for leasehold improvements shall be submitted to Lessor within thirty (30)
days following execution of this Agreement by the parties hereto. The Lessee shall have
the right to use any equipment, furnishing and fixtures left by Lessor on the Premises.
Lessor represents that such equipment, furnishing and fixtures, are to be used in their "as
is" condition, and that Lessee is solely responsible for maintaining same, at its sole cost
and expense, throughout the duration of this Agreement. In the event any of the aforesaid
items are lost, stolen or damaged, they shall be replaced or repaired at the sole cost and
expense of Lessee, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Upon expiration of this Agreement,
Lessee shall quietly and peacefully redeliver said equipment, furnishings and fixtures to
Lessor. At its option, Lessor may take inventory of the Premises, including all
improvements, equipment, furnishings, and fixtures at any time prior to the commencement
of, or during the term of, this Lease.
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4. Lessee agrees that any noise disturbance, inconvenience, disruption, failure
of any facilities, the shutting off of light or access to the Premises, or any other nuisance
or nuisances, caused by or due to any repairs, alterations, improvements, additions or
construction by the Lessor, its agents, servants or employees to any part or portion of the
building and for parking areas wherein the Premises are located, shall not be deemed or
construed as a breach or violation of the peaceful possession of the Premises on the part
of the Lessee. It is specifically further agreed that any such conditions shall not give rise
to any abatement, rebate or diminution of the rent reserved herein, nor to any liability or
responsibility by reason thereof on the part of the Lessee. However, if such conditions
were of such a nature that the Lessee was unable to use the Premises as provided herein,
the proportionate share of Operating Expenses, as described in Paragraph 3 above, shall
be prorated to include a credit for the period of time that the Premises were not tenable.
In the event that the Premises becomes untenable, the City must be advised immediately,
in writing, with regards to same.
5. It is understood that any property left on the Premises at the expiration of the
Lease, shall be considered abandoned and shall become and be deemed the property of
the Lessor.
6. Notwithstanding Paragraph 3 herein, at Lessor's discretion, any and all
alterations or additions made by the Lessee to or in the Premises, not approved by the
Lessor, shall at the request of the Lessor, at the expiration of the term of this Lease or
sooner termination thereof, be removed by the Lessee at its cost and expense and Lessee
further hereby agrees in such event, to restore the Premises to their original condition as
of the date of this Lease.
7. Lessee shall not assign Lessee's interest in this Lease, nor underlet the
whole or any part of the Premises, nor use the same for any purpose other than for use as
an administrative office for The Children's Cultural Coalition of Dade County, Inc.
without first obtaining the written consent to such assignment or underletting, or to such
change of purpose for the use of the Premises, from the Lessor, which consent shall be
given, if at all, at Lessor's sole discretion. Lessee further covenants that the Premises will
not be used for any purpose that will invalidate any policies of insurance now or hereafter
written on the building on which the Premises are located, or will increase the rate of
premium thereof.
8. Lessee shall use the Premises in accordance with all laws and ordinances
now or hereinafter applicable; also to exercise all reasonable care in the use of halls, stairs,
corridors, restrooms, and other fixtures and parts of the Premises used in common with
other tenants in said building which may be necessary for the preservation of the Premises
and comfort of the other tenants.
9. Lessee shall not permit or suffer any noise, disturbance or nuisance
whatsoever on the Premises detrimental to same or annoying to the neighbors, and the
Lessee acknowledges that the Premises have been received in thoroughly good order,
tenantable condition and repair, of which the execution of this Lease, and taking
possession hereunder, shall be conclusive evidence. Lessee further acknowledges that
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no representations as to the condition of the Premises have been made by the Lessor, or
the Lessor's agent, and that no obligation as to the repairing, adding to, or improving the
Premises has been assumed by the Lessor, and that no oral arrangements have been
entered into in consideration of making this Lease, and that this Lease contains a full
statement of the obligation of both parties hereto.
10. Lessee agrees to keep the interior of the Premises in good condition during the
continuation of the term herein demised, and every part thereof, including the plumbing,
doors and windows, and will keep the same in good, sound, clean condition and repair,
ordinary wear and tear, fire, hurricane or other act of God alone excepted, and will not
suffer or permit any strip or waste of the Premises.
11. Lessee shall permit the Lessor, or the Lessor's agent, at any reasonable
time, to enter and inspect the Premises, and make repairs, if in the Lessor's sole judgment,
the Lessor should elect to do so.
12. If the Lessee shall not pay the rents herein reserved at the time and in the
manner stated, or shall fail to keep and perform any other condition, stipulation or
agreement herein contained, on the part of the Lessee to be kept and performed, or if the
Lessee shall suffer to be filed against the Lessee and involuntary petition in bankruptcy or
shall be adjudged a voluntary or involuntary bankrupt or make an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, or should there be appointed a Receiver to take charge of the
Premises either in the State or Federal courts, or if the Lessee shall vacate or abandon the
Premises prior to the end of the term hereof, then, in any such events, the Lessor may, at
the Lessor's option and sole discretion, immediately terminate and end this Lease and re-
enter upon the Premises, whereupon the term hereby granted, and at the Lessor's option,
all of the Lessee's right, title and interest in this Lease shall end. The exercise of any
options herein contained shall not be deemed to be exclusive and the Lessor shall at all
times in the event of the Lessee's default hereunder, have such remedies as may be
provided by the laws of the State of Florida.
13. Notwithstanding Paragraph 12 above, this Lease Agreement may be
terminated without cause and for convenience of either party at any time during the term
specified, upon furnishing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
14. If the Lessee shall abandon or vacate the Premises when the same is open
for business and shall cease doing business in the Premises, then, at the option of the
Lessor, this Lease shall immediately terminate.
15. The Lessee pledges and assigns unto the Lessor all the furniture and
fixtures, goods and chattels of the Lessee, which may be brought or put on the Premises,
as security for the payment of the rent herein reserved, and as additional consideration for
this Agreement.
16. In the event the Premises, or any part thereof, shall at any time be destroyed
or so damaged by fire or other elements so as to be unfit for occupancy or use by the
Lessee, then and in that event, the Lessor shall have the option to terminate this lease or
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to repair and rebuild the Premises. In the event the Lessor elects to exercise the option
to repair and rebuild, the same shall be done and completed within a reasonable time, but
in no event shall such time be more than sixty (60) days from the date of the initial damage
or destruction rendering the Premises untenantable.
17. The Lessee shall not attach any signs to the Premises, or place any lettering
on the plate glass windows, unless such signs, and such lettering, have been approved by
the Lessor, and are in conformance with all applicable municipal, County, State and
Federal laws. '
18, At the expiration of the term hereof, the Lessee shall quietly and peaceably
deliver the Premises to the Lessor in the same repair and condition in which they were
received, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
19. The Lessor covenants that it will keep the exterior roof and walls of the
building in which premises are situated, in good repair. The Lessee shall give to the
Lessor seven (7) days written notice of needed repairs, and the Lessor shall have fifteen
(15) days thereafter within which to commence said repairs.
20. The terms Lessor and Lessee as herein contained shall include the singular
and/or plural, masculine, feminine, and/or neuter, and heirs, successors, personal
representatives and/or assigns of the parties hereto.
21. The failure of the Lessor in one or more instances to insist upon strict
performance or observance of one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof or to
exercise any remedy, privilege or option herein conferred upon or reserved to the Lessor,
shall not operate or be construed as a relinquishment or waiver for the future of such
covenant or condition or of the right to enforce the same or the exercise such privilege,
option, or remedy, but the same shall continue in full force and effect. The receipt by the
Lessor of rent, or additional rent, or any other payment required to be made by the Lessee,
Or any part thereof, shall not be a waiver of any other additional rent or payment then due,
nor shall such receipt, though with knowledge of the breach of any covenant or condition
hereof, operate as or be deemed to be a waiver of such breach, and no waiver by the
Lessor of any of the provisions hereof, or any of the Lessor's rights, remedies, privileges
or options hereunder shall be deemed to have been made unless made by the Lessor in
writing. If the Lessor shall consent to the assignments of this Lease or to a subletting of
all or a part of the Premises, no further assignment or subletting shall be made without the
written consent of the Lessor first obtained. No surrender of the Premises for the
remainder of the term hereof shall be valid unless accepted by the Lessor in writing.
22. Lessee represents and warrants that there are no claims for broker's
commissions or finders' fees in connection with the execution of this Lease.
23. Lessee shall not stock, use or sell any article or undertake any activity in the
Premises which may be prohibited by Lessor's insurance policies or which will increase any
insurance rates or premiums for which Lessor is responsible.
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24. Should any mechanics' or other liens be filed against the Premises or any
part thereof for any reason whatsoever by reason of Lessee's acts or omissions or
because of a claim against Lessee, Lessee shall cause the same to be canceled and
discharged, of record, by bond or otherwise within twenty (20 days after the filing of such
lien.)
25. In the event the Premises are not ready for occupancy by the Lessee upon
the commencement date hereof, for any reason whatsoever, including the fact that the
building in which the Premises are located has not been completed or sufficiently
completed to make the Premises ready for occupancy, the Lessor shall have no liability to
the Lessee by reason of the Lessor's inability to deliver possession. In such event, the rent
set forth herein shall abate until such time as the Premises are ready for occupancy and
the commencement date of the term hereof shall be deemed to commence upon such
date, provided, however, that notwithstanding such commencement date, this Lease shall
expire on the termination date set forth on Page 1 hereof. In such event, Lessee may
remain at its present location until Premises are ready for occupancy.
26. In the event that it shall become necessary for Lessor to employ the services
of an attorney to enforce any of its rights under this Lease or to collect any sums due to it
under this Lease or to remedy the breach of any covenant of this Lease on the part of the
Lessee to be kept or performed, regardless of whether suit be brought, Lessee shall pay
to Lessor such fee as shall be charged by Lessor's attorney for such services. Should suit
be brought for the recovery of possession of the Premises or for rent or any other sum due
Lessor under this Lease, or because of the breach of any of Lessee's covenants under this
Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor all expenses of such suit and any appeal thereof,
including a reasonable attorney's fee.
27. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it is 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 Public Health Unit.
28. Notice shall be deemed properly given hereunder when made in writing and
deposited in the United States certified or registered mails, with sufficient postage prepaid
thereon to carry it to its addressed destination; and the said notices shall be addressed as
follows:
For the Lessor:
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
With a copy to:
City Attorney
1700 Convention Center Drive
4th Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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For the Lessee:
Executive Director
The Children's Cultural Coalition of Dade County, Inc.
50071" Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
or to such other address as shall from time to time be supplied in writing by any party to
the other.
29. The Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless from any and
all claims, liability, losses, and causes of action which may arise out of Lessee's use of the
Premises under this Agreement and shall pay all claims and losses of any nature
whatsoever in connection therewith and shall defend all suits, in the name of Lessor, and
shall pay all costs (including attorney's fees) and judgments which may issue thereon. This
indemnification shall not be limited in any way by the type or amount of insurance carried
by Lessee. Lessee shall carry and maintain in full force and effect at all times during the
term of this Agreement the following insurance coverages:
a. Comprehensive General Liability in the minimum amount of Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($500,000) per occurrence for bodily injury and property
damage. This policy must also contain coverage for premises operation,
products and contractual liability.
b. The City must be named as an additional insured on the policies required
above. All Certificates of Insurance shall state: This insurance coverage is
primary to all other coverages provided by the City of Miami Beach.
c. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability to meet the statutory
requirements of the State of Florida.
d. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do
business under the laws of the State of Florida and must have a rating of
B+:VI or better per AM. Best's Key Rating Guide, latest edition.
e. Lessee shall furnish original certificates of insurance, evidencing the required
coverage, and receive approval of same, prior to the commencement of
operations.
f. Certificates of Insurance shall be approved by the City's Risk Manager and
kept on file in the Finance Department, Insurance and Safety Division, Third
Floor, City Hall.
30. Lessor desires to enter into this Lease only if in so doing Lessor can place
a limit on the Lessor's liability for any cause of action for money damages due to an alleged
breach by the Lessor of this Lease, so that its liability for any such breach never exceeds
the sum of $1,000.00. Lessee hereby expresses its willingness to enter into this Lease
with Lessee's recovery from Lessor for any damage action for breach of contract to be
limited to a maximum amount of the amount of $1,000.00.
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Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Lease, Lessor hereby
agrees that it shall not be liable to the Lessee for damages in an amount in excess of
$1,000.00, for any action or claim for breach of contract arising out of the performance or
non-performance of any obligations imposed upon the Lessor by this Lease. Nothing
contained in this paragraph or elsewhere in this Agreement is in any way intended to be
a waiver of the limitation placed upon City's liability as set forth in Florida Statutes, Section
768.28.
31. Lessee agrees that there shall be no discrimination as to race, sex, sexual
orientation, color, creed, national origin, familial status, religion or handicap, in its
employment practice or in the use of the Premises under this Lessee Agreement; and
further, there shall be no discrimination regarding any use, service, maintenance, or
operation of Lessee under this Lease.
Pursuant to Sections 62-90 and 62-91, of Chapter 62, of the Miami Beach City Code
entitled "Human Relations", Lessee, by executing this Lease Agreement, certifies that it
does not discriminate in its membership or policies based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status or handicap.
32. Lessor's Proposed Improvements: Lessee acknowledges that the City
intends to develop and implement a series of capital improvements for the Premises (the
Byron-Carlyle Theater Renovation Project) which may entail closure of all, or a portion of,
the Leased Premises, at Lessor's sole discretion and determination.
In the event that the City closes down all, or a portion of, the Premises for the purpose of
undertaking the aforestated capital project, Lessor shall provide Lessee with sixty (60) days
prior written notice of same and the parties agree that this Lease, and the parties
respective obligations hereunder, shall be stayed during the pendency of construction
without liability to either party. Accordingly, Lessee acknowledges and agrees that it shall
not have any claim, demand, or cause of action of whatever kind or nature, against the
City, its agents, servants and employees including, but not limited to, claims for
interference in business or damages for interruption of services or interference in the
operations of the Lessee.
33. Any litigation between the parties, arising out of, or in connection with this
Lease, shall be initiated in the court system of the County of Miami-Dade, State of Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the
day and year stated above.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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