Diaz Balart 01-02-03Lease # g 0
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THIS LEASE AGREEMENT entered into this � yCongressman Mario Diaz-Balart, whose mailing address is 4715 Golden GParkes y, Naples, Florida
34116, hereinafter referred to as "LESSEE", and COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, whose mailing address is 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112, hereinafter
referred to as "LESSOR".
WITNESSETH
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other valuable consideration, the
parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. Demised Premises
LESSOR hereby leases to LESSEE and LESSEE hereby leases from LESSOR the property located
at the Golden Gate Community Center, 4715 Golden Gate Parkway, Suite 1, Naples, Florida 34116,
hereinafter referred to as the "Demised Premises", situated in the County of Collier and the State of
Florida, for the sole purpose of operating a United States government office.
Absent reservation of exclusive use for specified temporary periods of time, LESSEE shall be
granted non-exclusive use of the Conference Room at the subject property. The Conference Room shall
be generally shared by the other occupants of the building and for other County -related business.
However it is understood that, from time -to -time, LESSEE will require exclusive use of this Conference
Room. Exclusive temporary use of this Conference Room by LESSEE will be granted by in advance
scheduling of such exclusive use through an authorized County employee at the subject property. Absent
an emergency in the specific instance, such request for exclusive use should be requested at least one day
in advance.
ARTICLE 2. Term of Lease
• LESSEE shall have and hold the Demised Premises for a term of two (2) years, commencing on
January 3, 2003 and ending January 2, 2005. LESSEE is granted the option, provided LESSEE is re-
elected to the same office and is not in default of any of the terms of this Lease, to renew same for one
(1) additional term of two (2) years, under the same terms and conditions as provided herein, by giving
written notice of LESSEE'S intention to do so to the LESSOR not less than fifteen (15) days following
the election in 2004. Said notice shall be effective upon placement of the notice in an official depository
of the United States Post Office, Registered or Certified Mail, Postage Prepaid.
Any holding over the expiration of the terms of this Agreement with the consent of LESSOR shall
be construed to be tenancy from month -to -month under the terms and conditions as provided herein, until
such time as a new Lease Agreement can diligently be processed by LESSOR for the new term.
LESSOR reserves the right to terminate this Lease, with or without cause, by providing LESSEE
with thirty (30) days written notice to the address set forth in Article 14 of this Lease. Said notice shall
be effective upon placement of the notice in an official depository of the United States Post Office,
Registered or Certified Mail, Postage Prepaid.
ARTICLE 3. Rent
LESSEE hereby covenants and agrees to pay as rent for the Demised Premises the sum of Ten
Dollars and 00/100 Cents ($10.00) per annum. The rent for the initial Lease term shall be paid in full
thirty (30) days following the execution of this Lease by LESSOR.
In the event LESSEE elects to renew this Lease, as provided for in ARTICLE 2, the rent stated
above shall remain the same for the ensuing renewal term and shall be paid in full for the renewal term
thereof and shall be paid within thirty (30) days for the commencement of the renewal term.
ARTICLE 4. Other Expenses and Charges
LESSOR shall pay all costs associated with the Demised Premises including, but not limited to,
janitorial services and any and utility charges, except for local and long distance telephone charges,
which shall be paid by the LESSEE. Utility charges shall include, but shall not be limited to, electricity,
light, heat, air conditioning, power, water, and sewer services used, rendered or supplied thereupon or in
connection with the Demised Premises.
ARTICLE 5. Modifications to Demised Premises
Prior to making any changes, alterations, additions or improvements to the Demised Premises,
LESSEE will provide to LESSOR all proposals and plans for alterations, improvements, changes or
additions to the Demised Premises for LESSOR'S written approval, specifying in writing the nature and
• extent of the desired alteration, improvement, change, or addition, along with the contemplated starting
and completion time for such project. LESSOR or its designee will then have sixty (60) days within
which to approve or deny in writing said request for changes, improvements, alterations or additions.
LESSOR shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to required or appropriate alterations,
improvements, changes or additions proposed by LESSEE. If after sixty (60) days there has been no
response from LESSOR or its designee to said proposals or plans, then such silence shall be deemed as a
denial to such request to LESSEE.
LESSEE covenants and agrees in connection with any maintenance, repair work, erection,
construction, improvement, addition or alteration of any authorized modifications, additions or
improvements to the Demised Premises, to observe and comply with all then and future applicable laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations, and requirements of the United States of America, State of Florida, County
of Collier, and any and 'all governmental agencies.
All alterations, improvements and additions to said Demised Premises shall at once, when made or
installed, be deemed as attached to the freehold and to have become property of LESSOR. Prior to the
termination of this Lease or any renewal term thereof, or within thirty (30) days thereafter, if LESSOR so
directs, LESSEE shall promptly remove the additions, improvements, alterations, fixtures and
installations which were placed in, on, or upon the Demised Premises by LESSEE, and repair any
damage occasioned to the Demised Premises by such removal; and in default thereof, LESSOR may
complete said removals and repairs at LESSEE'S expense.
LESSEE covenants and agrees not to use, occupy, suffer or permit said Demised Premises or any
part thereof to be used or occupied for any purpose contrary to law or the rules or regulations of any
public authority.
ARTICLE 6. Access to Demised Premises
LESSOR, its duly authorized agents, representatives and employees, shall have the right after
reasonable notice to LESSEE, to enter into and upon the Demised Premises or any part thereof at all
• reasonable hours for the purpose of examining the same and making repairs or providing services therein,
and for the purposes of inspection for compliance with the provisions of this Lease Agreement.
ARTICLE 7. Assignment and Sublettint
LESSEE covenants and agrees not to assign this Lease or to sublet the whole or any part of the
Demised Premises, or to permit any other persons to occupy same without the written consent of
LESSOR.
ARTICLE 8. Indemnity and Insurance
The LESSEE is covered by protection of the Federal Tort Claim Act.
ARTICLE 11. Maintenance
LESSEE shall keep the Demised Premises clean at all times.
ARTICLE 12. Default by LESSEE
Failure of LESSEE to comply with any provision or covenant of this Lease shall constitute a
default, and LESSOR may, at its option, terminate this Lease after providing written notice to LESSEE,
as specified in Article 2 of this Lease, unless the default be cured within the notice period (or such
additional time as is reasonably required to correct such default).
ARTICLE 13. Default by LESSOR
LESSOR shall in no event be charged with default in the performance of any of its obligations
hereunder unless and until LESSOR shall have failed to perform such obligations within thirty (30) days
(or such additional time as is reasonably required to correct such default) after notice to LESSOR by
LESSEE properly specifying wherein LESSOR has failed to perform any such obligations.
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Any notice which LESSOR or LESSEE may be required to give to the other party shall be in
writing to the other party at the following addresses:
LESSOR: LESSEE:
Board of County Commissioners Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart
c/o Real Property Mgmt. Dept. 4715 Golden Gate Parkway
• 3301 East Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 34112
Administration Building
Naples, Florida 34112
cc: Office of the County Attorney
Facilities Management Department Director
ARTICLE 15. Surrender of Premises
LESSEE shall deliver up and surrender to LESSOR possession of the Demised Premises at the
termination of this Lease, or its earlier termination as herein provided, broom clean and in as good
condition and repair as the same shall be at the commencement of the terns of this Lease or may have
been put by LESSOR or LESSEE during the continuance thereof, ordinary wear and tear and damage by
fire or the elements beyond LESSEE'S control excepted.
ARTICLE 16. General Provisions
LESSEE expressly agrees for itself, its successor and assigns, to refrain from any use of the
Demised Premises which would inte"fere with or adversely affect the operation or maintenance of
LESSOR'S standard operations where other operations share common facilities.
(a) Rights not specifically granted the LESSEE by this Lease are hereby reserved to the LESSOR.
(b) LESSEE agrees to pay all sales tax imposed on the rental of the Demised Premises where
applicable under law.
(c) LESSEE agrees to pay all intangible personal property taxes that may be imposed due to the
creation, by this Lease, of a leasehold interest in the Demised Premises or LESSEE'S possession
of said leasehold interest in the Demised Premises.
• ARTICLE 17. Environmental Concerns
LESSEE represents, warrants and agrees to indemnify, reimburse, defend and hold harmless
LESSOR, from and against all costs (including attorneys fees) asserted against, imposed on or incurred
by LESSOR directly or indirectly pursuant to or in connection with the application of any federal, state,
local or common law relating to pollution or protection of the environment.
ARTICLE 18. Radon Gas
In compliance with Section 404.056, Florida. Statutes, all parties are hereby made aware of the
following:
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in
sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of
radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional
information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your County Public Health
Department.
ARTICLE 19. Extent of Liens
All persons to whom these presents may come are put upon notice of the fact that the interest of
the LESSOR in the Demised Premises shall not be subject to liens for improvements made by the
LESSEE, and liens for improvements made by the LESSEE are specifically prohibited from attaching to
or becoming a lien on the interest of the LESSOR in the Demised Premises or any part of either. This
notice is given pursuant to the provisions of and in compliance with Section 713.10, Florida Statutes.
ARTICLE 20. Effective Date
This Lease shall become effective upon execution by both LESSOR and LESSEE.
. ARTICLE 21. Governing Law
This Lease shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunder set forth their hands and seals.
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Thomas C. Palmer
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BOARD OF COUN Y COMMISSIONERS
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FOR TOM HENNING, Chairman
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