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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-18-2013 - 5s 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 18, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 5-s SUBJECT: Approval of Lease Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for a Rogers Road Community Center DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 1) Area Locator John Roberts,245-2318 2) April 9, 2013 BOCC Meeting Agenda Michael Talbert, 245-2308 Abstract - Rogers Road Community Center Schematic Design Review 3) Lease Agreement with Habitat for Humanity, Orange County NC, Incorporated PURPOSE: To approve a Lease Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for two tracts of land in the Phoenix Place subdivision for the construction of a Rogers Road Community Center. BACKGROUND: On January 24, 2013 the BOCC authorized Orange County staff to move forward with the development and construction of the Rogers Road Community Center located on two lots within the Phoenix Place neighborhood owned by Habitat for Humanity. The site is depicted on Attachment 1, "Area Locator'. Habitat will lease the site to Orange County for an initial term of twenty (20) years with the optional renewal for up to four (4) twenty (20) year terms. The County will pay Habitat $1 per year as rental for the premises. Attachment 3 is the proposed Lease Agreement between Orange County and Habitat for Humanity. The County engaged Perkins + Will Architects as the designer for the project. Perkins + Will is performing these professional services for the County on a Pro Bono basis. Joe Wagner and Patric LeBeau, representing Perkins + Will, presented the project renderings to the Board on April 9, 2013 (see Attachment 2). The Board approved the schematic design and authorized the Manager to award a bid for construction and any unforeseen conditions change orders for the Community Center in an amount not-to-exceed the approved budget of$650,000. The original plan was to present the Board with an Operations Agreement between Orange County and the Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association ("RENA") to be executed prior to any construction bid award or actual construction activity. The details of the Operations Agreement have not yet been finalized and are planned to be presented to the Board at a Work Session in the fall of 2013. Proceeding with bidding and construction of the Community Center will enable the facility to be completed and occupied no later than the spring of 2014. An Operations Agreement between Orange County and the Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association ("RENA") would be completed and executed prior to occupancy of the facility. 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County for the Board to approve a Lease Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for two tracts of land in the Phoenix Place subdivision for the construction of a Rogers Road Community Center. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Lease Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for two tracts of land in the Phoenix Place subdivision and authorize the Manager to execute Agreement. 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Review and comment on the schematic design of the Rogers Road Community Center and authorize staff and consultant to move forward with construction document preparation and construction bid process; 2. Authorize the Manager to award a bid for construction and any unforeseen conditions change orders for the Rogers Road Community Center in an amount not-to-exceed the Board appropriated amount of $650,000 approved within the FY2012-13 Capital Investment Plan in the event that the bid award occurs during the summer break. This bid award and subsequent construction start would be contingent upon the execution of a Lease Agreement between Orange County and Habitat for Humanity, as well as the execution of an Operating Agreement between Orange County and the Rogers Eubanks Community Association ("RENA"); and 3. Authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Town of Chapel Hill requesting that the Town expedite the site plan review, permitting and other associated processes for the project as well as waive all associated Town fees related to those processes. BACKGROUND: On January 24, 2013 the BOCC authorized Orange County staff to move forward with the development and construction of the Rogers Road Community Center located on two lots within the Phoenix Place neighborhood owned by Habitat for Humanity ("Habitat"). This site is depicted on Attachment 1, "Area Locator". Habitat will lease the site to Orange County for a term of approximately 25 years with $1 per year lease payments as consideration. The lease between Orange County and Habitat is forthcoming, as well a facility Operating Agreement between Orange County and the Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association ("RENA"). Both Agreements will be executed prior to any construction bid award or actual construction activity. The County has engaged Perkins + Will Architects as the designer for the project. Perkins + Will is performing these professional services for the County on a Pro Bono basis. Joe Wagner and Patric LeBeau represent Perkins + Will in this project and will present the project renderings to the Board. 5 Should the BOCC approve the schematic design renderings and principles, the following timeline represents the delivery of the overall project: TASK PROPOSED END BY BEGINNING DATE DATE BOCC Action: Schematic Space Plan Approval 4/9/13 4/9/13 Execution of the Habitat Lease Agreement and RENA Operating ongoing 5/31/13 Agreement Construction Document Design, Bid, Bid Award 4/10/13 6/18/13 Construction 6 month schedule), Opening 7/1/13 12/31/13 Staff hopes to have the construction bid award presented to the BOCC for approval prior to the summer break. However, should the process be completed after the June 18, 2013 regular meeting for such an authorization, staff requests that the BOCC authorize the Manager to award the bid and any subsequent unforeseen conditions change orders not-to-exceed the $650,000 capital project budget. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The BOCC has approved $650,000 for this project as part of the FY2012-13 Capital Investment Plan. Revenues and Estimated Expenses for this project are as follows: Rogers Road Community Center— Capital Project#10054 Revenues for this project: FY2012-13 Amendment FY 2012-13 Revised Total Project Revenues 1 $500,000 1 $150,000 1 $650,000 Appropriated for this project: FY2012-13 Amendment FY 2012-13 Revised Professional 10,000 0 10,000 Arch./Engineering Construction 640,000 0 1 640,000 Total Project Appropriation 1 $650,000 0 1 $650,000 RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1. Review and comment on the schematic design of the Rogers Road Community Center and authorize staff and consultant to move forward with construction document preparation and construction bid process; 2. Authorize the Manager to award a bid for construction and any unforeseen conditions change orders for the Rogers Road Community Center in an amount not-to-exceed the Board appropriated amount of $650,000 approved within the FY12-13 Capital Investment 6 Plan in the event that the bid award occurs during the summer break. This bid award and subsequent construction start would be contingent upon the execution of a Lease Agreement between Orange County and Habitat for Humanity, as well as the execution of an Operating Agreement between Orange County and the Rogers Eubanks Community Association ("RENA"); and 3. Authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Town of Chapel Hill requesting that the Town expedite the site plan review, permitting and other associated processes for the project as well as waive all associated Town fees related to those processes. Bubdi n f ou4 7 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA LEASE AGREEMENT COUNTY OF ORANGE THIS LEASE AGREEMENT ("Lease"), made and entered into as of the last date set forth in the notary acknowledgments below (the "Effective Date"), by and between HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, ORANGE COUNTY, N.C., INC., a nonprofit corporation registered in North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Lessor" and ORANGE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee." Lessor and Lessee are at times collectively referred to hereinafter as the"Parties" or individually as the"Party." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity, Orange County NC, Incorporated ("Habitat") has authorized and approved the execution of this Lease for the purposes herein specified; and WHEREAS, the execution of this Lease for and on behalf of Lessor has been duly approved by Habitat at a meeting held in the City of North Carolina, on the day of , 2013; and WHEREAS, the Parties have mutually agreed to the terms of this Lease as hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Premises, as described herein, and the promises and covenants contained in the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, Lessor does hereby rent, lease and demise unto Lessee, for and during the term and under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, that certain Premises, with all rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LEASE ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Premises. The "Premises" shall consist of that certain parcel or tract of land lying and being in the Township, Orange County, North Carolina, containing acres, more or less, being more particularly shown and described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and having PINs and 2. Term. The term of this Lease shall commence on the Effective Date, and unless sooner terminated, extended, or renewed as provided herein, shall expire on the twentieth (20th) anniversary of the Effective Date at 2400 hours (the "Term"). 3. Rent. Lessee shall pay to Lessor as rental for the Premises the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) for the Term. 8 4. Condition of Premises. Lessor agrees to deliver the Premises to Lessee in its present condition. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Lessee acknowledges that the Premises is being delivered "as is", that Lessee has performed preliminary investigations and reviews and has concluded on its own judgment that the Premises are suitable for the purposes intended, without any representations or warranties of any kind (including, without limitation, any express or implied warranties of merchantability, fitness or habitability) from Lessor or any agent of Lessor. Lessees's entry into possession shall constitute conclusive evidence that as of the date thereof the Premises were in good order and satisfactory condition. Lessee further acknowledges that this Lease is subordinate to all existing easements and rights of way encumbering the Premises, including any easements benefiting adjacent land owned by Lessor. 5. Use of Premises and Leasehold Improvements. The Premises shall be used by Lessee for the construction, maintenance and operation of a public community and recreation facility together with other accessories and appurtenances related thereto, as said facility is more particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (said facility and all fixtures, accessories and appurtenances constructed or installed on the Premises in connection therewith are collectively referred to herein as the "Leasehold Improvements"). If Lessee ceases to use the Premises for the purposes herein described or makes other uses of the Premises without the express written consent of Lessor, Lessor may terminate this Lease and reenter and take possession of the Premises. 6. Construction of Leasehold Improvements. The Premises shall be developed and the Leasehold Improvements shall be constructed by Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, in compliance with all the applicable governmental laws and regulations. Construction of the Leasehold Improvements shall be deemed to have commenced when Lessee begins site grading or site preparation. All such Leasehold Improvements shall be and remain the property of Lessee. 7. Maintenance and Repair. During the Term, Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall maintain in thorough repair and in good and safe condition the Premises and the Leasehold Improvements. Lessee's maintenance obligations shall include, without limitation, such stormwater system(s) on the Premises as may be required by local or state ordinances and regulations. 8. Utilities. Lessee shall be responsible for all charges, fees and expenses associated with the provision of utilities necessary for its construction and use of the Leasehold Improvements and for its occupancy and possession of the Premises. 9. Insurance and Liability. 9.1 Lessee Insurance. Lessee shall obtain adequate insurance coverage in accordance with all applicable laws for (i) general liability, (ii) automobile liability, and (iv) fire and extended coverage with regard to the Lessee's operations on or about Premises and the Leasehold Improvements located thereon. Lessee shall require any of its contractors or agents entering the Premises to obtain and keep in place with well rated insurers, authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina, adequate insurance coverage, as applicable, for (i) statutory workers' compensation including, employers' liability, (ii) comprehensive general 9 liability including, personal injury, broad form property damage, independent contractor, XCU (explosion, collapse, underground) and products/completed operations; (iii) automobile liability; and (iv) fire and extended coverage insurance. Evidence of compliance with the insurance requirements set out in this provision shall be provided to Lessor prior to commencement of improvements on the Premises. 9.2 Insurance Requirements. All policies maintained by Lessee shall be purchased only from insurers who are authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina, who comply with the requirements thereof, and who carry an A.M. Best Company rating of"A" or"A+." 9.3 Lessee's Liability. As between Lessee and Lessor, Lessee, subject to the terms of this Lease, shall be primarily liable for the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of its agents, contractors or employees. As to third parties, Lessee agrees to save Lessor harmless from and against any and all loss, damage, claim, demand, liability, or expense, including reasonable attorney fees, by reason of damage to person or property on or about the Premises, which may arise or be claimed to have arisen as a result of the possession, occupation, use or operation of the Premises by Lessee, its agents or employees, except where such loss or damage arises from the willful or negligent misconduct of Lessor, its agents or employees. It is the intent of this section that Lessee shall hold Lessor harmless and indemnify Lessor to the extent allowed under North Carolina law. 10. Casualty. In the event the Premises and the Leasehold Improvements, or a substantial part thereof, shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, Lessee may, at its option, terminate this Lease or cause the Premises and the Leasehold Improvements to be repaired or renovated. If Lessee determines to make the necessary repairs or renovations, any proceeds from fire or casualty insurance shall belong to Lessee. In such event, Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall cause the repairs and renovations to be made in a good and workmanlike manner, without unreasonably delay, and in compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations and the Approved Plans. If Lessee determines not to make the necessary repairs or renovations, then this Lease shall terminate and Lessee, at Lessor's option, shall cause the Premises to be restored to a condition reasonably approximating that existing at the Effective Date and any proceeds from fire or other casualty insurance, less payment for any permitted indebtedness thereon, payment to Lessee for its personal property located on the Premises and any payment necessary to restore the Premises, shall belong to Lessor. Lessee's determination concerning repair as stated in this Section shall be given to Lessor in writing within ninety (90) days of the fire or casualty causing the damage. 11. Hazardous Materials. 11.1 Definitions. For purposes of this Lease: (i) "Hazardous Material" or "Hazardous Materials" means and includes, without limitation, (a) solid or hazardous waste, as defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1980, or in any applicable state or local law or regulation, (b) hazardous substances, as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), or in any applicable state or local law or regulation, (c) gasoline, or any other petroleum product or by-product, (d) toxic substances, or rodenticides, as defined in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1975, or in any applicable state or local law or regulation, as each such Act, statute, or regulation may be 10 amended from time to time; (ii) "Release" shall have the meaning given such term, in Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, CERCLA; and (iii) "Environmental Law" or "Environmental Laws" shall mean "Super Fund" or "Super Lien" law or any other federal, state, or local statute, law, ordinance, or code, regulating, relating to or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning any Hazardous Materials as may now or at any time hereafter be legally in effect, including, without limitation, the following, as same may be amended or replaced from time to time, and all regulations promulgated and officially adopted thereunder or in connection therewith: Super Fund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 ("SARA"); the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"); The Clean Air Act ("CAA"); the Clean Water Act ("CWA"); the Toxic Substance Control Act ("TSCA"); the Solid Waste Disposal Act ("SWDA"), as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"); the Hazardous Waste Management System; and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ("OSHA"). All obligations and liabilities arising under this Section 14 which arise out of events or actions occurring prior to the expiration or termination of this Lease shall survive the assignment of this Lease and the expiration, termination, cancellation or release of record of this Lease. 11.2 Lessee Not Liable for Hazardous Materials. Lessee shall not be responsible for any damage, loss, or expense resulting from the prior existence on the Premises of any Hazardous Material. Lessee shall be responsible for any damage, loss, or expense resulting from the existence on the Premises of any Hazardous Material generated, stored, disposed of or transported to or over the Premises resulting from Lessee's improvements made to the Premises. 11.3 Lessee's Obligations. Lessee shall give Lessor immediate written notice of any problem, Release, threatened Release or discovery of any Hazardous Materials on or about the Premises or claim thereof. If such problem, Release, threatened Release or discovery was caused by Lessee, its employees, agents, contractors, invitees or licensees, this notice shall include a description of measures taken or proposed to be taken by Lessee to contain and/or remediate the Release of Hazardous Materials and any resultant damage to or impact on property, persons and/or the environment (which term includes, without limitation, soil, surface water or groundwater) on, under or about the Premises. In the event of a Release caused solely by Lessee and at Lessee's own expense, Lessee shall promptly take all steps necessary to clean up or remediate any Release of Hazardous Materials, comply with all Environmental Laws and otherwise report and/or coordinate with Lessor and all appropriate governmental agencies. 11.4 Liability. To the extent allowed by North Carolina law Lessor agrees to save Lessee harmless from and against any and all liens, demands, defenses, suits, proceedings, disbursements, liabilities, losses, litigation, damages, judgments, obligations, penalties, injuries, costs, expense (including, without limitation, attorneys' and experts' fees) and claims of any and every kind of whatsoever paid, incurred, suffered by, or asserted against Lessee with respect to, or as a direct or indirect result of the violation of any Environmental Laws applicable to the Premises, to the extent that such violation is caused by the activities of Lessor or any predecessor in interest to Lessor. To the extent allowed by North Carolina law Lessee agrees to save Lessor harmless from and against any and all liens, demands, defenses, suits, proceedings, disbursements, liabilities, losses, litigation, damages, judgments, obligations, penalties, injuries, costs, expense (including, without limitation, attorneys' and experts' fees) and claims of any and 11 every kind of whatsoever paid, incurred, suffered by, or asserted against Lessor with respect to, or as a direct or indirect result of the violation of any Environmental Laws applicable to the Premises, to the extent that such violation is caused by the activities of Lessee. 12. Waste/ Interference. Lessee shall not use the Premises in any manner that will constitute waste. 13. Compliance. Lessee agrees to comply, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, with all governmental laws, rules, ordinances and regulations applicable to the Premises or Lessee's use and occupancy thereof. 14. Liens. Lessee agrees to pay all lawful claims associated with the construction of the Leasehold Improvements on a timely basis and shall save Lessor harmless from and against any and all claims by third parties and contractors arising out of the construction of the Leasehold Improvements. Lessee shall not encumber the Premises with any mortgages or permit any mechanic's, materialman's, contractor's, subcontractor's or other similar lien arising from any work of improvement performed by or on behalf of Lessee, however it may arise, to stand against the Premises. In the event the Premises are encumbered by any such lien, Lessee may in good faith contest the claim underlying such lien 15. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material default and breach of this Lease by Lessee (an "Event of Default"): 15.1 Vacation / Abandonment. Lessee ceases to occupy, abandons or vacates the Premises for the purposes of this Lease before the expiration of the Term. 15.2 Unlawful Purpose. If Lessee allows the Premises to be used for any unlawful purpose. 15.3 Use by Habitat Homeowners. Lessee causes the Premises to be unavailable for the use and enjoyment of Habitat for Humanity Homeowners residing in Orange County, North Carolina, and their families and invitees. 16. Lessor's Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default or failure by Lessee to perform any obligation of Lessee under this Lease, which failure is not cured within the specific time periods provided in this Lease or if no specific time period is provided, then within one hundred eighty (180) days after written notice to Lessee(or if such failure cannot be cured within one hundred eighty (180) days, then within a reasonable period of time, provided Lessee proceeds promptly and diligently to cure such breach), whichever occurs first, then Lessor, at its option may (i) terminate Lessee's right to possession of the Premises at any time by any lawful means, in which case this Lease shall terminate and Lessee shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Lessor; and/or (ii) pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available to Lessor under North Carolina law. 17. Right of Lessor to Re-Enter. In the event of any termination of this Lease by Lessor or 12 the enforcement of any other remedy by Lessor under this Lease, Lessor shall have the immediate right to enter upon and repossess the Premises and remove or store Lessee's personal property and Leasehold Improvements in accordance with the terms of Section 19. Lessee hereby waives all claims arising from Lessor's re-entering and taking possession of the Premises and removing and storing the property of Lessee as permitted under this Lease and will save and hold Lessor harmless from all losses, costs or damages occasioned Lessor thereby. No such reentry shall be considered or construed to be a forcible entry by Lessor. 18. Legal Costs. In the event of any breach each Party shall be solely responsible for that Party's own legal costs and expenses including reasonable attorney's fees. . 19. Ownership of Leasehold Improvements; Surrender of Premises. During the Term, ownership of the Leasehold Improvements shall be in Lessee. At the expiration of the Term or the earlier termination of this Lease, Lessee shall promptly quit and surrender the Premises in good order, condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The Leasehold Improvements shall remain the property of Lessee for a period of ninety (90) days. The Parties shall work together to remove such Leasehold Improvements from the premises within a reasonable time with such removal being at the sole expense of the Lessee. At the termination of this Lease, Lessee shall remove any and all of Lessee's personal property, trade fixtures and equipment from the Premises. All leasehold improvements and such personal property, trade fixtures and equipment not so removed by Lessee and remaining on the Premises ninety (90) days after the termination of this Lease shall, at Lessor's option, become the property of Lessor or Lessor may have the property removed or stored, at Lessee's expense. 20. Holdover. In the event Lessee remains in possession of the Premises after the expiration of the Term and without an extension, renewal, or the execution of a new lease, Lessee shall occupy the Premises as a tenancy at sufferance subject to all of the conditions of this Lease insofar as consistent with such a tenancy. However, either Party shall give not less than sixty (60) days written notice to terminate the tenancy. 21. Miscellaneous. 21.1 Binding Effect. This Lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties, their successors and permitted assigns. 21.2 Authority. Each person executing this Lease on behalf of Lessee does hereby represent and warrant that that this Lease was duly approved by the governing body of Lessee, that this Lease is the act and deed of Lessee, that Lessee has full lawful right and authority to enter into this Lease and to perform all of its obligations hereunder, and that each person signing this Lease on behalf of Lessee is duly and validly authorized to do so. Each person executing this Lease on behalf of Lessor does hereby represent and warrant that that this Lease was duly approved by the governing body of Lessor, that this Lease is the act and deed of Lessor, that Lessor has full lawful right and authority to enter into this Lease and to perform all of its obligations hereunder, and that each person signing this Lease on behalf of Lessor is duly and validly authorized to do so. 21.3 Relationship Between Parties. Nothing in this Lease shall be construed to render 13 the Lessor in any way or for any purpose a partner,joint venturer, or associate in any relationship with Lessee other than that of Lessor and Lessee, nor shall this Lease be construed to authorize either to act as agent for the other. 21.4 Applicable Law. This Lease shall be governed by, construed under and interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, regardless of conflict of law principles. 21.5 Entire Agreement. This instrument contains the entire agreement between the Parties, and no statement, premise, inducement, representation or prior agreement which is not contained in this written Lease shall be valid or binding. 21.6 Amendment. No amendment, modification, alteration, renewal, extension, or revision of this Lease shall be valid and binding unless made in writing and signed by Lessee and Lessor. 21.7 Construction of Lange. The terms "lease," "lease agreement" or "agreement" shall be inclusive of each other, and also shall include renewals, extensions, or modifications of this Lease. Words of any gender used in this Lease shall be held to include any other gender, and words of the singular shall be held to include the plural and the plural to include the singular when the sense requires. The section or paragraph headings and the titles are not a part of this Lease and shall have no effect upon the construction and interpretation of any part hereof. 21.8 Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Lease shall have the meanings ascribed to them at the point where first defined, irrespective of where their use occurs, with the same effect as if the definitions of such terms were set forth in full and at length every time such terms are used. 21.9 Effect of Waiver or Forbearance. No covenant or condition of this Lease can be waived except by written consent of the Parties. A waiver of any covenant or condition on one occasion shall not be deemed a waiver of said covenant or condition on any subsequent occasion unless such fact is specifically stated in the waiver. Forbearance or indulgence by Lessor in any regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of any covenant or condition to be performed by Lessee, and until Lessee has completely performed all covenants and conditions of this Lease, Lessor shall be entitled to invoke any remedy available to Lessor under this Lease or any law or equity despite such forbearance or indulgence. 21.10 Survival. All obligations accruing prior to expiration of the term of this Lease shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Lease. 21.11 Lessor's Remedies Cumulative. The rights and remedies of Lessor specified in this Lease shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights and/or remedies otherwise available, whether or not specified in this Lease. 21.12 Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Lease shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, 14 illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and this Lease shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. 21.13 Construction. No provision of this Lease shall be construed against or interpreted to the disadvantage of any Party by any court or other governmental or judicial authority by reason of such Party's having or being deemed to have prepared or imposed such provision. 21.14 Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 21.15 Renewal. At the option of Lessee this Lease may be renewed for up to four (4) twenty (20) year terms. 21.16 Memorandum of Lease for Recording. At the request of either Party, Lessor and Lessee shall execute a memorandum of this Lease for recording in the public records at the requesting Party's sole cost and expense. The memorandum of Lease shall set forth the Parties, provide a description of the Premises, specify the Term and incorporate this Lease by reference. 21.17 Notices. All notices herein provided to be given, or to which may be given, by either Party to the other, shall be deemed to have been fully given when made in writing and deposited in the United States mail, certified and postage prepaid, and addressed as follows: To Lessor: Habitat for Humanity, Orange County, N.C., Inc. Attn: Susan Levy, Executive Director 88 Vilcom Center Drive, L110 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 To Lessee: Orange County Attn: County Manager Post Office Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 The address to which notices shall be mailed as aforesaid to either Party may be changed by written notice. [signatures begin on following page] 15 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Lessor has caused this instrument to be executed in its name by , attested by , and its corporate seal affixed hereto, by authority duly given; and Lessee has caused this instrument to be executed in its name by its Chair of the Board of Commissioners or County Manager, attested, by its Clerk and its County seal hereto affixed by authority duly given, all as of the dates set forth in the notary acknowledgments below. LESSEE: ORANGE COUNTY By: Print Name: Title: ATTEST: (Seal) Clerk STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF I, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State do hereby certify that personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he/she is Clerk of the Orange County and that by authority duly given and as an act of the Orange County, the foregoing instrument was signed by its attested by himself/herself as Clerk and sealed with the common seal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal, this the day of , 2013. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Print Name: 16 LESSOR: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, ORANGE COUNTY, N.C., INC. By: Director ATTEST: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ORANGE I, a Notary Public in and for Orange county and State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that , personally came before me this day and acknowledged that she is and that by authority duly given and as the act of Habitat for Humanity, Orange County, N.C., Inc., the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by sealed with the corporate seal, and attested by herself as IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal, this the day of 2013. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Print Name: 17 EXHIBIT A Description of Premises Lying and being in Orange County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: 18 EXIHBIT B Leasehold Improvements