Resolution 2006-058
RESOLUTION No. 2006 - 58
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY AND UNITED STATES SENATOR MEL
MARTINEZ FOR USE OF OFFICE SPACE WITHIN A COUNTY.
OWNED BUILDING.
WHEREAS, United States Senator Mel Martinez ("Senator") desires to lease an office
space within a building owned by Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida
("Collier County"), located within the Administration Building located at 3301 East Tamiami
Trail, Naples, Florida.
WHEREAS, the Lease Agreement provides for a two (2) year term, with an annual rent of
$4,248.00 for each year.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is satisfied that this property may be
used for the Senator and is not needed for County purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners does approve the attached Lease Agreement
between Collier County and Senator Mel Martinez.
2. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, is
hereby authorized to execute the attached Lease Agreement.
This Resolution adopted this / j -2~ay of )~.t (t!_'L (' l___
after motion, second and majority vote.
,2006
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COlLIER COUNT~A
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FRANK HALAS, Chairman
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UNITED STATES SENATE
HOME STATE OFFICE
LEASE AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
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THIS HOME STATE OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT made on this day as evidenced by
the signatures below, by and between Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as the "Lessor," and the Honorable Mel Martinez, United States Senator, in
his official capacity hereinafter referred to as "Lessee" and in accordance with and subject to the
statutory requirements set forth in 2 U. S. C. 59 relating to home state office space for the United
States Senate, it is hereby agreed as follows:
1. The Lessor shall furnish the Lessee office space, hereinafter referred to as the "leased
premises," described more particularly as Suite 223, 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112
as set forth on Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto containing a total 250 usable square feet. Said
space may consist of a large open area or may be partitioned into rooms including private corridors,
closets, offices, and conference rooms. Square footage of the space shall be calculated by measuring
from the inside finish of the exterior wall (or face of the convector if the convector occupies at least
fifty (50) percent of the length of the exterior wall) to the Lessee's side of the corridor wall and to
the Lessee's side of the partitions separating the space being measured from the space occupied by
contiguous Tenants in the building and shall not include "joint use space" such as common
cafeterias, conference rooms, snack bars, janitorial, mechanical or circulation areas as defined in 41
CFR 101-17.003-13.
2. The Lessee shall have and hold the leased premises with quiet enjoyment, for a term of
nine months commencing on April 1, 2006 and terminating on January 2, 2008 unless otherwise
extended under the terms herein. Except as set forth below, the term of this lease shall not exceed
six years, and shall in no case, extend beyond the term of office which the Lessee is serving on the
first day of this Lease. Should the Lessee be re-elected to his/her Senate seat after the expiration of
his/her term of office which he/ she was serving upon the execution of this Agreement, the Lessee
may holdover in the leased premises until such time as a new Agreement has been executed. Any
month to month holdover may be terminated by either party by providing thirty (30) days advance
written notice to the other party.
3. The Lessee and/ or Sergeant at Arms shall have the right to terminate this lease without
penalty upon the Senator's death, resignation or expulsion from the Senate. This right shall be
exercised by providing sixty (60) days advance written notice to the Lessor of the Lessee or Sergeant
at Arm's intention to terminate this lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Lease shall terminate
immediately upon the Lessee's loss of his/her Senate seat.
4. The Lessee shall be obligated to pay rent to the Lessor in the amount of $354.00 per
month (an annual rate of $16.99 per usable square foot.) Said monthly rental payment shall be paid
in arrears on or about the last day of each month, the first payment due on April 30, 2006. Said
payment, which shall not be adjusted for operating expenses, taxes, landlord costs or otherwise, is
contingent upon the Lessor's submission, at the beginning of each month, of a proper invoice to the
Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate. Said invoice shall be in a form which is approved by
the Sergeant at Arms. Upon the direction of the Lessee and the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of
the Senate will remit to the Lessor, the sum due on the proper invoice at the end of each month.
Any payment made to the Lessor by the Secretary of the Senate for any period after this lease
agreement has expired or has otherwise been terminated shall be refunded by the Lessor to the
Secretary of the Senate without formal demand. Payments for any fraction of a month shall be
prorated on a thirty (30) day basis. Any month to month holdover tenancy, if applicable, shall be at
the same base rent as in effect at the expiration of this Agreement.
After the execution of the lease, the Lessor shall be contacted by the Secretary of the Senate to
determine the preferred method of payment of rent. Payment of rent during any transition period
shall me made payable to the order of Property Management Specialist and shall be mailed to the
following address:
Real Estate Services
Administration Building, 4th Floor
3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112
5. The Lessor shall provide and pay for the costs of all utilities, including but not limited to,
water, electricity, ventilation, heat and air conditioning. Lessor shall provide and pay for the
installation of cable television and provide monthly cable service in one location within the
premises, including CNN, C-SP AN I and C-SP AN II.
6. The Lessor shall provide and pay for the cost of janitorial services to the leased premises
which shall include, (1) on a daily basis, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal including recycling,
cleaning of all washrooms and, (2) on a annual basis, carpet and window cleaning. Lessor shall also
provide and pay the cost of all lighting ballasts, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, washroom
supplies and all cleaning products.
7. The Lessor shall provide and pay for adequate parking for Lessee and staff in accordance
with Lessee's needs to include one reserved parking space. Neither the Lessee nor his staff shall be
required to provide a security deposit or pay for any parking passes or other identification device for
parking facilities. Cost of the parking is included in the monthly rent amount set forth in paragraph
four above.
8. The Lessor shall provide and pay for security in accordance with Lessee's needs, including
adequate lighting in parking areas. Lessor hereby provides authorization for the Lessee to provide
and install the security enhancements to the demised premises listed on Exhibit B which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, at Lessee's sole cost and expense. Lessee shall not
be required to return the demised premises to their original condition upon the termination of this
lease.
The current duress alarm and monitoring shall continue to be provided by the Lessor until
such time that the Sergeant at Arms will provide the security enhancements mentioned herein.
Upon the installation of the new Sergeant at Arms enhancements, the Lessor shall provide and pay
for the removal of the old security system.
9. The Lessor shall provide and pay for all regular maintenance and necessary repair,
including snow removal, to the building, grounds, parking facility and the leased premises without
limitation including all improvements to said space. Lessor shall provide and pay the cost of
supplies for such repair and maintenance..
10. The Lessor shall provide and pay for a suitable building standard sign which designates
the Senator's office in accordance with Lessee's specifications. Lessor, at Lessee's request, shall
include the Lessee's name in all building directories throughout the building at no cost to the Lessee.
Changes to such directory shall be at no additional cost to the Lessee.
11. The annual rent set forth in paragraph four shall include all applicable Federal, State and
local taxes and duties. The annual rent shall include keys for the leased premises including any
needed replacement keys as well as electronic security system passes if the building has such
electronic security measures.
12. Capital improvements to the leased space shall be made only upon written application to
and/ or written approval of the Lessor. Any improvement, physical modification or other alteration
so requested or required after initial occupancy shall be at Lessor's expense, which may be recouped
in the monthly rent subject to and upon prior approval of the Sergeant at Arms. All improvements
shall be made in good workmanlike manner, and in accordance with all state and local building
codes and in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
13. Notwithstanding any other provision in this lease or any amendment, modification or
addition hereto, the maximum annual rate that may be paid to the Lessor for rental of the leased
premises, fees associated with physical modifications, capital improvements, operating costs, or any
other fee, rent adjustment or otherwise, shall at no time exceed the highest rate per square foot
charged Federal agencies on the first day of the lease of such office by the Administrator of General
Services, based upon a 100 percent building quality rating, for office space located in the place in
which the Senator's office is located multiplied by the number of square feet contained in that office
used by the Senator and his employees to perform their duties.
14. The building, grounds, parking accommodations and the leased premises (hereinafter
referred to as the "facility") shall be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities in
conformance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (USAD-appendix A to 41 CFR part
101.19.6) or the American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Building and Facilities
(ADAAG-appendix A to 28 CFR part 36). If such facility is an historic property, such facility shall
comply to the maximum feasible extent possible provided that the same will not threaten or destroy
the historic significance of the facility.
15. The Lessee enters into this lease on behalf of the United States Senate. However,
neither the Senate nor its Officers assume any liability for the performance of the agreement.
Payments approved by the Sergeant at Arms and disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate of
amounts due the Lessor by the Lessee under the terms of this lease are made solely on behalf of the
Senator in the Senator's official and representational capacity. The Lessor agrees to look solely to
the Lessee for default of payment or otherwise, and such Senator, in his official capacity, assumes all
liability for performance of this lease agreement. Lessor shall provide Lessee and the Senate Sergeant
at Arms written notification of any default made by Lessee under the terms of this agreement. Prior
to the Lessor taking any action against Lessee for default, Lessee shall have thirty (30) days to cure
any default after receipt of written notification from Lessor; however, if such default cannot be
cured within such period, Lessee shall have such reasonable period of time as needed to cure such
default. Lessee shall not be subject to surcharges, charges, attorney's fees, interest, penalties or
similar fees arising from Lessee's default or otherwise.
16. The Lessor and Lessee acknowledge that the United States Senate, as a self-insured
entity of the United States Government, is subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, Chapter 171 of
Title 28, United States Code, under which recovery may be sought through the Senate Sergeant at
Arms for any injury or loss arising under this lease due to the negligent or wrongful act or omission
of Lessee or any of Lessee's employees acting within an official scope and capacity.
17. Notice under this agreement shall be delivered to the Lessor at Real Estate Services
Administration Building, 4th Floor, 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112 and notice to
the Lessee shall be delivered to the Lessee at the leased premises and the Office of the Sergeant at
Arms of the United States Senate, Room S-151, United States Capitol, Washington, D. C. 20510.
The parties agree that they shall provide a copy of this agreement to the Sergeant at Arms.
18. The Lessor certifies and warrants that the Lessor has no conflict of interest, direct or
indirect, fmancial or otherwise, which would be applicable to the performance of the obligations
covered by this agreement. If an allegation of a conflict of interest is brought to the attention of the
United States Senate, the Lessor agrees to fully cooperate with any investigation of the allegation(s),
and will disclose to the United States Senate any other contract(s) to which the Lessor is a party,
public or private, or which the Lessor undertakes during the period of this contract (including
contracts entered into during the period of this contract which include duties to be fulfilled after the
termination of this contract.)
19. This lease constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and each party hereto
agrees and acknowledges that there are no other agreements, understandings or obligations except as
those set forth herein. Any amendments, additions or modifications to this lease agreement which
are inconsistent with the paragraphs set forth herein shall have no force and effect to the extent of
such inconsistency unless modified by mutual written agreement by the parties and approved by the
Senate Sergeant at Arms.
20. Time is of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this lease including
delivery of the leased premises. All covenants, conditions and provisions of this lease shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns.
21. Lessor shall provide and pay for the cost of all labor, material, permits, drawings,
measurements and/or any other costs related to the required construction and tenant improvements
as detailed on the floor plan which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Construction shall
include, but not be limited to, construction of certain walls, new carpet and paint, installation of
electrical outlets, cable TV outlets, and overhead lighting in accordance with all local and state
building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Upon Lessee's approval of the
Lessor's layout, plans, and drawings, Lessee shall not be permitted to make any change to those
documents that would incur additional cost to the Lessor.
AS TO THE LESSEE:
DATED:
BY:
SENATOR MEL MARTINEZ
AS TO THE LESSOR:
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ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
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