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Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office Initials Date
1. County Attorney Office County Attorney 11/10/2025
Attn. Sally A. Ashkar
2. BCC Office Board of County Commissioners
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Please return an electronic copy of agreement to Sonja.Stephenson@collier.gov
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
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above,may need to contact staff for additional or missing information.
Name of Primary Staff Sonja Stephenson/Real Property / Phone Number 239-252-8073
Contact/ Dept tucent Management
Agenda Date Item was November 10, 2025 Agenda Item Number 16.F.1
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RESOLUTION 2025 - 237
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FOR
USE OF THE COUNTY BARN COMMUNICATIONS TOWER FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, desires to lease a
position on a communications tower located at 2901 County Barn Road, Naples, Florida, owned by Collier
County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, in addition to a space located within the ground-level
shelter; and
WHEREAS, the lease shall be for five (5) years with three (3) additional renewal terms of five (5) years
each; and
WHEREAS, by the operation of this antenna on the County Barn communications tower facility, the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall provide a significant public benefit to the community,
and there shall be no annual rent charged by Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is satisfied that this property is required for the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' use 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 the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
2. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, is hereby
authorized to execute the Lease Agreement.
This Resolution adopted this 10A day of /10t/e nbci , 2025, after motion,
second and majority vote.
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Attest as -nn�De t, Clerk BU L. SAUN ERS, Chairman
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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT entered into this Iou' day of f�oUe,.,he/ , 2025,
between Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services whose mailing address is 10941
Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33905, hereinafter referred to as "LESSEE", and
COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose mailing address is in care
of Real Property Management, 2685 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 103. Naples, Florida 34104,
hereinafter referred to as "LESSOR".
WITNESSETH
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE]. Demised Premises
LESSOR hereby leases to LESSEE and LESSEE hereby leases from LESSOR a position on the
County-owned communications tower located at 2901 County Barn Road at a height of Two Hundred
Eighty (280) feet above-ground in order to install a VHF antenna and related antenna line in addition
to a 24" x 18" x 42" space within LESSOR'S shelter at ground-level. All improvements shall be
approved by LESSOR applying the terms contained in Article 5 of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. Term of Lease
LESSEE shall have and hold the Demised Premises for a term of five (5) years commencing on
the date in which this Lease is accepted by the LESSOR. LESSEE is granted three (3) separate
options,provided it is not then in default of any of the provisions of this Lease, to renew same for three
(3) additional terms of five (5) years each under the same terms and conditions, as provided herein.
except as to the rental amount,as provided herein, by giving written notice of LESSEE'S unconditional
intention to do so to the LESSOR not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the leasehold
estate hereby created or the renewal term then in effect. Said notice shall be effective upon actual
receipt by LESSOR.
Both LESSEE and LESSOR will be allowed to terminate this Lease by providing the other party
with thirty (30) day written notice. Said notice shall he effective upon actual receipt by LESSEE or
LESSOR. LESSEE shall be granted an additional sixty (60) days from the aforementioned thirty (30)
day notice period, if required, in order to secure and relocate to an alternate site for operations
conducted at the Demised Premises.
In addition, 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 that is not authorized by this Lease
or is contrary to law or rules or regulations of any public authority having jurisdiction over the
Demised Premises.
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ARTICLE 3. Rent
It is recognized by LESSOR that LESSEEE is providing a significant public benefit to the
community and there shall be no annual rent charged by LESSOR.
ARTICLE 4. Other Expenses and Charges
LESSOR shall pay utility charges pertaining to electrical service at the Demised Premises.
ARTICLE 5. Modifications to Demised Premises
Prior to making any changes, alterations, additions or improvements to the Demised Premises,
LESSEE must 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, and in
meaningful detail, 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 connections 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, ordinance, rules. regulations. and requirements of the United Sates of America. State of Florida.
County of Collier, and any and all other governmental agencies having subject matter jurisdiction.
All alterations, improvements and additions made to the Demised Premises shall be deemed the
property of LESSEE. Prior to the termination of this Lease or any renewal term thereof, or within
thirty (30) days thereafter, 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.
ARTICLE 6. Access to Demised Premises
LESSOR. its duly authorized agents, representatives and employees, shall have the right 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 janitorial service therein. and for the purposes of
inspection for compliance with the provisions of this Lease Agreement. During times of emergency
repair or maintenance, LESSEE shall be granted immediate access by requesting LESSOR'S agent of
same.
ARTICLE 7. Assignment and Subletting
LESSEE shall not assign this Lease or attempt to sublet the whole or any part of the Demised
Premises, or permit any other persons to occupy same without the expressed prior written consent of
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LESSOR. Any such assignment or subletting, even with the consent of LESSOR, shall not relieve
LESSEE from liability for payment of rent or other sums herein provided or from the obligation to
keep and he bound by the terms, conditions and covenants of this Lease unless a novation is expressly
agreed to by LESSOR. The acceptance of rent from any other person shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of any of the provisions of this Lease or to he a consent to the assignment of this Lease or
subletting of the Demised Premises. Any such attempt shall he null and void.
ARTICLE 8. Indemnity
LESSEE will require its contractors, construction manager. architects and engineers to be fully
responsible for their negligent acts or omissions or tortuous acts which result in claims or suits against
the LESSOR.Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by the LESSEE to
which sovereign immunity applies. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by a state agency or
subdivision of the State of Florida to be sued by third parties in any matter arising out of any contract.
ARTICLE 9. Insurance
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ("FDACS") is an agency of the
State of Florida and, as such. is covered by state self-insurance funds established pursuant to Chapter
284, Florida Statutes, designated as the "Florida Fire Insurance Trust Fund" and the "Florida Casualty
Insurance Risk Management Trust Fund." These trust funds are administered by the Florida
Department of Insurance through a program of risk management and provide insurance for property
damage, liability and workers' compensation, among others. The State's self-insurance program is
commonly known as "Risk Management." Notwithstanding contrary provisions in this Agreement,
FDACS's obligation to carry insurance under this Agreement shall be limited to the insurance
coverages provided under the State self-insurance funds described in this Article.
ARTICLE 10. Maintenance
LESSEE shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep the Demised Premises clean at all times. if said
Demised premises are not kept clean in the opinion of LESSOR, LESSEE will be so advised in
writing. If corrective action is not taken within ten (10) days of the receipt of such notice, LESSOR
may cause the same to be cleaned and corrected and LESSEE shall assume and pay all such necessary
cleaning costs and such costs shall constitute additional rent which shall be paid by LESSEE within ten
(10)days of receipt of written notice of costs incurred by LESSOR.
LESSEE, at its sole cost, shall repair all damage to the Demised Premises caused by LESSEE,
its employees,agents, independent contractors,guests, invitees, licensees, or patrons.
LESSEE, at its sole cost, shall remove from the Demised premises in accordance with all
applicable rules, laws and regulations, all solid, liquid, semisolid, and gaseous trash and waste and
refuse of any nature whatsoever which accumulates or arises from LESSEE'S use of the Demised
Premises. Such trash, waste and refuse shall be stored in closed containers approved by the LESSOR.
ARTICLE 11. Default by LESSEE
Failure of LESSEE to commence remedy of default as soon as possible and to complete remedy
of default in thirty (30) days with any provision or covenant of this Lease shall constitute a default
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whereby LESSOR may, at its option, terminate this Lease by giving LESSEE thirty (30) days written
notice to vacate the Demised Premises unless the default is fully cured within that thirty (30) day
notice period (or such LESSOR approved additional time as is reasonably required to correct such
default). However, the occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute a default by LESSEE,
and this Lease may be immediately terminated by LESSOR except to the extent then prohibited by
law:
(a) Abandonment of Demised Premises or discontinuation of LESSEE'S operation.
(b) Falsification of LESSEE or an agent of LESSEE of any report required to be furnished to
LESSOR pursuant to the terms of this Lease.
(c) Filing of insolvency,reorganization, plan or arrangement of bankruptcy.
(d) Adjudication as bankrupt.
(e) Making of a general assignment of the benefit of creditors.
(f) If LESSEE suffers this Lease to be taken under any writ of execution.
In the event of the occurrence of any of the foregoing defaults in this ARTICLE 11, LESSOR, in
addition to any other rights and remedies it may have, shall have the immediate right to re-enter and
remove all persons and property from the Demised Premises. Such property may be removed and
stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of and for the account of LESSEE, all without
service of notice or resort to legal process and without being deemed guilty of trespass, or being liable
for any loss or damage which may be occasioned thereby.
The LESSOR may at its option terminate this Lease after receipt by LESSEE of thirty (30) days
notice in writing if a lien is filed against the leasehold interest of the LESSEE, and is not removed
within thirty (30)days, pursuant to Florida Statute 255.05.
ARTICLE 12. 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 written notice to
LESSOR by LESSEE properly and in meaningful detail specifying wherein LESSOR has failed to
perform any such obligations.
ARTICLE 13. Notices
Any notice which LESSOR or LESSEE may be required to give to the other party shall be in
writing delivered to the other party at the following addresses, or changes thereto which have been
notified to the other party:
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LESSOR: LESSEE:
Board of County Commissioners Florida Department of Agriculture
c/o Real Property Management Department and Consumer Services
2685 Horseshoe Drive South. Suite 103 10941 Palm Beach Boulevard
Naples, Florida 34104 Fort Myers, Florida 33905
ARTICLE 14. Surrender of Premises
Unless LESSEOR agrees otherwise in writing. LESSEE shall remove any improvements
installed by LESSEE or authorized by LESSEE prior to the expiration of this Lease and shall deliver
up and surrender to LESSOR possession of the Demised Premises and any improvements not removed
upon expiration 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 term 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 15. General Provisions
LESSEE fully understands that the police and law enforcement security protection provided by
law enforcement agencies for the above-referenced Demised Premises is limited to that provided to
any other business or agency situated in Collier County, and acknowledges that any special security
measures deemed necessary for additional protection of the Demised Premises shall be the sole
responsibility and cost of LESSEE and shall involve no cost or expense to LESSOR.
LESSEE expressly agrees for itself, its successor and assigns, to refrain from any use of the
Demised Premises which would interfere with or adversely affect the operation or maintenance of
LESSOR'S standard operations where other operations share common facilities or otherwise.
(a) Rights not specifically granted the LESSEE by this Lease are hereby reserved to the LESSOR.
(b) LESSEE agrees to pay all tax imposed on the leasehold interest or otherwise related to the rental
of the Demised Premises to the extent applicable tinder law.
(c) LESSEE agrees to pay all intangible personal property taxes and other taxes, if any, 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 16. 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 harm to the environment.
ARTICLE 17. Interference
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LESSEE covenants and agrees that LESSEE'S communication equipment, its installations,
operation and maintenance will:
A. Not irreparably damage the LESSOR'S radio transmission tower structure and accessories
thereto.
13. Not interfere with the operation of LESSOR'S or LESSOR'S tenants' or future tenants' radio
equipment on surrounding towers. In the event there is interference by LESSEE, LESSEE will
promptly take all steps necessary to correct and eliminate same within a reasonable period of time. If
LESSEE is unable to eliminate such interference caused by it within a reasonable period of time,
LESSEE agrees to remove its antennas from LESSOR'S property and this Agreement shall terminate.
C. Not interfere with the maintenance of LESSOR'S tower and tower lighting system.
D. Comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission
and electrical codes of the City and/or State concerned.
ARTICLE 18. Radon Gas
In compliance with Section 404.056, Florida Statutes, all parties are hereby made aware of the
fol lowing:
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 unit.
ARTICLE 19. Extent of Liens
All persons to whom these presents may come are put upon notice that no interest of the
LESSOR in the Demised Premises shall be subject to liens for improvements made by or through the
LESSEE, also 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 by 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.
AS TO THE LESSOR:
DATED . ;1. 425
ATTEST:' 0, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KI. : Clerk COLLIER CO TY, FLORIDA
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AS TO LESSEE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES
DATED: 10/21/2025
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JOEY B. HICKS
Director of Administration
Department of Agriculture&Consumer Services
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• LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT entered into this fa day of J ' ,f-( , 200d,
between Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services whose mailing address is 10941
Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33905, 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
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I. I2t:misss1Yremises
LESSOR hereby leases to LESSEE and LESSEE hereby leases from LESSOR a position on the
County-owned communications tower located at 2901 County Bar Road at a height of Two Hundred
Eighty(280)feet above-ground in order to install a VHF antenna and related antenna line in addition to
a 24" x 18" x 42" space within LESSOR'S shelter at ground-level. All improvements shall be
approved by LESSOR applying the terms contained in Article S of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. Tenn of Lease
LESSEE shall have and hold the Demised Premises for a term of five(5)years commencing on
the date in which this Lease is accepted by the LESSOR. LESSEE is granted three (3) separate
options,provided it is not then in default of any of the provisions of this lease,to renew same for three
• (3) additional terms of live (5) years each under the same terms and conditions, as provided herein,
except as to the rental amount,as provided herein,by giving written notice of LESSEE'S unconditional
intention to'do so to the LESSOR not less than thirty(30)days prior to the expiration of the leasehold
estate hereby created or the renewal term then in effect. Said notice shall be effective upon actual
receipt by LESSOR.
Both LESSEE and LESSOR will be allowed to terminate this Lease by providing the other party
with thirty(30) day written notice. Said notice shall be effective upon actual receipt by LESSEE or
LESSOR. LESSEE shall he granted an additional sixty(60)days frorn the aforementioned thirty(30)
day notice period, if required, in order to secure and relocate to an alternate site for operations
conducted at the Demised Premises.
In addition, 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 that is not authorized by this Lease
or is contrary to law or rules or regulations of any public authority having jurisdiction over the
Demised Premises.
ARTICLE 3. Rent
It is recognized by LESSOR that LESSEEE is providing a significant public benefit to the
community and there shall be no annual rent charged by LESSOR.
ARTICLE 4. Other Expenses and ChargCS
LESSOR shall pay utility charges pertaining to electrical service at the Demised Premises.
ARTICLE 5. Modifications to Demised Premises
Prior to making any changes, alterations, additions or improvements to the Demised Premises,
LESSEE must 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, and in
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meaningful detail, 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 connections 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,ordinance,rules,regulations, and requirements of the United Sates of America,State of Florida,
County of Collier,and any and all other governmental agencies having subject matter jurisdiction.
All alterations,improvements and additions made to the Demised Premises shall be deemed the
property of LESSEE.Prior to the termination of this Lease or any renewal term thereof,or within thirty
(30)days thereafter,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.
ARTICLE 6. Access to Demiseiifremises
LESSOR,its duly authorized agents,representatives and employees,shall have the right 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 janitorial service therein,and for the purposes of
inspection for compliance with the provisions of this Lease Agreement. During times of emergency
repair or maintenance, LESSEE shall he granted immediate access by requesting LESSOR'S agent of
same.
ARTICLE 7. Assignment and Subletting
• LESSEE shall not assign this Lease or attempt to sublet the whole or any part of the Demised
Premises, or permit any other persons to occupy same without the expressed prior written consent of
LESSOR. Any such assignment or subletting, even with the consent of LESSOR, shall not relieve
LESSEE from liability for payment of rent or other sums herein provided or from the obligation to
keep and be bound by the terms,conditions and covenants of this Lease unless a novation is expressly
agreed to by LESSOR. The acceptance of rent from any other person shall not be deemed to he a
waiver of any of the provisions of this Lease or to be a consent to the assignment of this Lease or
subletting of the Demised Premises. Any such attempt shallbe null and void.
ARTICLE 8. Liability /(1 / L_
LESSEE will require its contractors,construction manager, architects and engineers to be fully
responsible for their negligent acts or omissions or tortuous acts which result in claims or suits against
the LESSOR.Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by the LESSEE to
which sovereign immunity applies. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by a state agency or
subdivision of the State of Florida to be sued by third parities in any matter arising out of any contract.
ARTICLE 9. Insurance
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services("FDACS")is an agency of the
State of Florida and,as such, is covered by state self-insurance funds established pursuant to Chapter
284,Florida Statutes,designated as the"Florida Fire Insurance Trust Fund"and the"Florida Casualty
insurance Risk Management Trust Fund." These trust funds are administered by the Florida
Department of Insurance through a program of risk management and provide insurance for property
damage, liability and workers' compensation, among others. The State's self-insurance program is
commonly known as "Risk Management." Notwithstanding contrary provisions in this Agreement,
• FDACS's obligation to carry insurance under this Agreement shall he limited to the insurance
coverages provided under the State self-insurance funds described in this Article.
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LESSEE shall,at its sole cost and expense,keep the Demised Premises clean at all times.if said
Demised premises are not kept clean in the opinion of LESSOR, LESSEE will be so advised in
writing. If corrective action is not taken within ten(10)days of the receipt of such notice, LESSOR
may cause the same to be cleaned and corrected and LESSEE shall assume and pay all such necessary
cleaning costs and such costs shall constitute additional rent which shall be paid by LESSEE within ten
(10)days of receipt of written notice of costs incurred by LESSOR.
LESSEE,at its sole cost,shall repair all damage to the Demised Premises caused by LESSEE,its
employees,agents,independent contractors,guests,invitees,licensees,or patrons.
LESSEE, at its sole cost, shall remove from the Demised premises in accordance with all
applicable rules, laws and regulations, all solid, liquid, semisolid, and gaseous trash and waste and
refuse of any nature whatsoever which accumulates or arises from LESSEE'S use of the Demised
Premises. Such trash,waste and refuse shall be stored in closed containers approved by the LESSOR.
ARTICLE 11.Default by LESSEE
Failure of LESSEE to commence remedy of default as soon as possible and to complete remedy
of default in thirty (30) days with any provision or covenant of this Lease shall constitute a default
whereby LESSOR may,at its option,terminate this Lease by giving LESSEE thirty(30)days written
notice to vacate the Demised Premises unless the default is fully cured within that thirty (30) day
notice period (or such LESSOR approved additional time as is reasonably required to correct such
default).However,the occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute a default by LESSEE,
and this Lease may be immediately terminated by LESSOR except to the extent then prohibited by
law:
(a) Abandonment of Demised Premises or discontinuation of LESSEES operation.
(b) Falsification of LESSEE or an agent of LESSEE of any report required to be furnished to
LESSOR pursuant to the terms of this Lease.
(c) Filing of insolvency,reorganization,plan or arrangement of bankruptcy.
(d) Adjudication as bankrupt.
(e) Making of a general assignment of the benefit of creditors.
(f) If LESSEE suffers this Lease to he taken under any writ of execution.
In the event of the occurrence of any of the foregoing defaults in this ARTICLE 11,LESSOR,in
addition to any other rights and remedies it may have, shall have the immediate right to re-enter and
remove all persons and property from the Demised Premises. Such property may be removed and
stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of and for the account of I.ESSEE,all without
service of notice or resort to legal process and without being deemed guilty of trespass,or being liable
for any loss or damage which may be occasioned thereby.
The LESSOR may at its option terminate this 1.ease after receipt by LESSEE of thirty(30)days
notice in writing if a lien is filed against the leasehold interest of the LESSEE, and is not removed
within thirty(30)days,pursuant to law or otherwise.
ARTICLE 12.Default byLESSOR
LESSOR shall in no event he charged with default in the performance of any of its obligations
hereunder unless and until I.ESSOR shall have failed to perform such obligations within thirty(30)
days(or such additional time as is reasonably required to correct such default)after written notice to
LESSOR by LESSEE properly and in meaningful detail specifying wherein LESSOR has failed to
perform any such obligations.
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Any notice which LESSOR or LESSEE may he required to give to the other party shall be in
writing delivered to the other party at the following addresses, or changes thereto which have been
notified to the other party:
• LESSOR: LESSEE:
Board of County Commissioners Florida Department of Agriculture
c/o Real Property Management Department and Consumer Services
3301 Tamiami Trail East 10941 Palm Beach Boulevard
Administration Building Fort Myers,Florida 33905
Naples,Florida 34112
Attention: Director of Administration
Copy to: Radio Communications Manager
ARTICLE 14.,Surrender of Premises
Unless LESSEOR agrees otherwise in writing, LESSEE shall remove any improvements
installed by LESSEE or authorized by LESSEE prior to the expiration of this Lease and shall deliver
up and surrender to LESSOR possession of the Demised Premises and any improvements not removed
upon expiration 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 term 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 15.General Provisions
LESSEE fully understands that the police and law enforcement security protection provided by
law enforcement agencies for the above-referenced Demised Premises is limited to that provided to any
other business or agency situated in Collier County, and acknowledges that any special security
measures deemed necessary for additional protection of the Demised Premises shall be the sole
responsibility and cost of LESSEE and shall involve no cost or expense to LESSOR.
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LESSEE expressly agrees for itself, its successor and assigns, to refrain from any use of the
Demised Premises which would interfere with or adversely affect the operation or maintenance of
LESSOR'S standard operations where other operations share common facilities or otherwise.
(a) Rights not specifically granted the LESSEE by this Lease arc hereby reserved to the LESSOR.
(b) LESSEE agrees to pay all tax imposed on the leasehold interest or otherwise related to the rental
of the Demised Premises to the extent applicable under law.
(c) LESSEE agrees to pay all intangible personal property taxes and other taxes,if any,that may he
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 16.Environmental Concerns
LESSEE represents, warrants and agrees to indemnify, reimburse, defend and hold harmless
LESSOR,front 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 harm to the environment.
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. LESSEE covenants and agrees that LESSEE'S communication equipment, its installations,
operation and maintenance will:
A. Not irreparably damage the LESSOR'S radio transmission tower structure and accessories
thereto.
B. Not interfere with the operation of LESSOR'S or LESSOR'S tenants' or future tenants' radio
equipment on surrounding towers. In the event there is interference by LESSEE, LESSEE will
promptly take all steps necessary to correct and eliminate same within a reasonable period of time. If
LESSEE is unable to eliminate such interference caused by it within a reasonable period of time,
LESSEE agrees to remove its antennas from LESSOR'S property and this Agreement shall terminate.
C. Not interfere with the maintenance of LESSOR'S tower and tower lighting system.
D. Comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission
and electrical codes of the City and/or State concerned.
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 unit.
ARTICLE 19. F.xtent of Liens
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All persons to whom these presents may come are put upon notice that no interest of the
LESSOR in the Demised Premises shall xm1 he subject to liens for improvements made by or through
the LESSEE,also 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 f
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 by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have hereunder set forth their hands and seals.
AS TO THE LESSOR:
DATED: 4►411-10.1
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