HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 S Lease Agreement 112 North Churton Street ORIGINAL SIGNATURINS
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This lease agreement, made and entered into this, the 17th day of April, 1997, by and
between the County of Orange, hereinafter called the County, and Hillsborough Savings
Bank, Inc. hereinafter called the Landlord.
WITNESSETH:
1. PREMISES. Landlord hereby leases to the County and the County hereby leases
from the Landlord, for the term and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the
premises located at 112 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina containing
approximately 3,336 square feet, hereinafter referred to as the Premises.
2. TERM. The term shall commence on the 17th day of April, 1997 and shall end on
the 30th day of June, 2000, on the terms and conditions set forth herein. The first year of
the lease term shall be considered as April 17, 1997 through June 30, 1998. County shall
have an option to renew this lease for one (1) additional term of three years under the same
terms and conditions thereof, except that the minimum rent during the option period shall be
as indicated below. The option to renew must be exercised by the County on or before 90
days prior to the expiration of the then existing term.
3. USE AND POSSESSION. It is understood that the Premises are to be occupied by
the Orange County Departments or organizations and agencies to which the County
provides financial or in-kind support for general office purposes. The County at the expiration
of the term, shall deliver up the Premises in good repair and condition, damages beyond the
control of the County, reasonable use, ordinary decay, wear and tear excepted.
4. BASIC RENT. The County agrees to pay the Landlord without demand at its office,
or at such other place or places as Landlord may from time to time designate in wiring, the
following rents for the aforementioned Premises for the term of this lease:
Lease year 1 (April 17, 1997 through June 30, 1998): April, 1997: $1,919.40; May-June,
1997: $4,170/month. July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998: $4,170/month . Total 12 month
rent: $50,040; Total 14 1/2 month rent: $60,299.
Lease year 2 (July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999): $51,291 per annum (4,274.25/month)
Lease year 3 (July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000): $52,573 per annum ($4,381.10/month)
In the event the option to renew is exercised, lease amounts for years four through six would
be as follows:
Lease year 4 (July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001): $53,887 per annum ($4,490/month)
Lease year 5 (July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002): $55234 per annum ($4,603/month)
Lease year 6 (July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003): $56,615 per annum ($4,718/month)
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5. NOTICES. For the purpose of notice or demand, the respective parties shall be served by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the County or the
Landlord at their respective office address, as set forth herein:
To County: Orange County
Department of Purchasing and Central Services
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
To Landlord: Hillsborough Savings Bank
Attn: Mr. Tyson Clayton
260 S. Churton Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
or at such other address as may hereafter be designated in writing by either party hereto.
The time and date on which mail is postmarked shall be the time and date on which such
communication is deemed to have been given.
6. COVENANT OF TITLE. The Landlord covenants, represents and warrants that it has full
right and power to execute and perform this Lease. If at any time during the term hereby
demised the title of the Landlord shall fail or it shall be discovered that the Landlord's title
does not permit the Landlord to grant the term hereby demised, the County's remedy, which
shall be exclusive of all other remedies, shall be:
1.) annul and void this lease and
2.) the Landlord shall indemnify and hold the County harmless against any claims for
rents resulting from title claim.
7. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE. The County agrees not to encumber or assign this
lease or sublease all or any part of the Premises without the written consent of the Landlord,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such assignment shall in no way relieve
the County from any obligations hereunder for the payment of rents or the performance of
the conditions and provisions of this lease.
8. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Upon payment by County of the rents herein provided and upon
the observance and performance of all the covenants, terms and conditions on County's part
to be observed and performed, County shall peaceably and quietly hold and enjoy the
Premises for the term hereby demised without hindrance or interruption by Landlord or any
other person or persons lawfully or equitable claiming by, through or under Landlord, subject
nevertheless, to the terms and conditions of this Lease.
9. RIGHT OF ENTRY. Landlord shall have the right to enter upon the Premises at all
reasonable times during the term of this lease for the purposes of inspection, maintenance,
repair at mutually agreeable times for the purposes of alteration and to show the same to
prospective tenants or purchasers. Any such entry shall require at least 24 hours prior
notice in person or by telephone or facsimile, except in the event of an emergency,
whereupon no notice shall be required.
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10. INSURANCE. The Landlord shall provide Fire and Extended coverage insurance to the
Premises. Contents will be insured by the County; County shall also insure any
improvements and betterments made by it to the Premises to the insurable value thereof.
Unless the parties hereto then agree otherwise, the proceeds collected upon all such
policies of insurance shall be used to repair and/or replace the Premises, improvements or
betterments so damaged or destroyed, and such repairs or replacements shall be
prosecuted promptly by both the Landlord and the County with insurance funds.
In the event of the total destruction of the Premises by fire or other casualty, this lease shall
terminate as of the date of such destruction, unless the Landlord and the County mutually
agree to have the premises restored, during which restoration period the County shall be
excused from the rental payment.
In the event of partial destruction of the Premises, rendering them unsuitable for the
County's business, the parties shall repair and restore the Premises as quickly as practical
and during such period of repair and restoration there shall be an abatement to the County
of the rental amount proportionate to the portion of the floor area of the Premises rendered
unsuitable for the County's business.
11. INDEMNITY. The County agrees to indemnify and save harmless to the extent
permitted by the law and to the extent provided for by policies of insurance maintained by
the County, the Landlord against and from any and all claims by or on behalf of any person,
firm or corporation arising by reason of injury to person or damage to property occurring in
the Premises occasioned in whole or in part by any act or omission on the part of the County
or an employee, agent, visitor, assign or undertenant of the County or by reason of any
unlawful use of the Premises or any breach, violation or nonperformance of any covenant in
this lease on the part of the Landlord to be observed or performed, and also for any matter
or thing growing out of the occupancy or use of the Premises by the County.
12. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. County acknowledges that the Premises are being
delivered on an "as is, where is" basis, and that the Landlord shall not be required to
perform any work of any kind or nature whatsoever to prepare the Premises for Tenant,
except to have the Premises cleared of any litter, garbage or items owned by the Landlord
not encompassed by this lease. After completion of any modifications made by the County
pursuant to Section 13, the Landlord shall be responsible at its own costs for maintenance
and repairs of the Premises, provided however, that Landlord shall not be responsible for
repairs occasioned by the negligent acts of County, County's employees, agents,
contractors or business invitees, all of which shall be repaired at the sole cost and expense
of County.
13. ALTERATIONS. Any alterations, additions, improvements or partitions permitted
herein shall be made at the expense of the County. The County agrees that the County will
make no alterations, additions or improvements to the Premises without the advance written
consent of the Landlord, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. All alterations,
additions or improvements made by and for the County, including but not limited to, any and
all subdividing partitions, walls, special plumbing, electrical fixtures of whatever type,
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material or height, but excepting moveable office furniture put in at the County's expense
shall, when made, be the property of the Landlord and shall remain upon and be
surrendered with the Premises as a part thereof at the expiration or earlier termination of this
lease.
14. UTILITIES. County shall pay for all utility costs serving the Premises.
15. SIGNS. The County reserves the right to affix a sign that it deems appropriate to
properly direct the public to the offices housed in the Premises.
Prior to installation, the County agrees to submit plans to the Landlord for approval, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. All signs erected by the County shall comply
with the requirements of public authorities having jurisdiction with respect thereto.
16. PARKING. It is understood and agreed that contained within the Premises is fifteen
(15) parking spaces. Signs may be erected, at County expenses, to properly designate
parking for the County.
17. RIGHT OF FIRST OFFER TO PURCHASE AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL..
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Landlord expressly reserves the right to sell the
premises at anytime during the term of this lease, including any extension thereof, any
renewal term and any extension thereof. however, Landlord covenants that it will not list nor
offer said premises for sale to the general public without first having given County written
notice, in the manner prescribed in Paragraph 5 of this Lease for Notices, of its desire to sell
and without first having allowed County forty-five days from and after the date of such notice
in which to attempt to secure a binding written agreement with Landlord for the purchase of
said premises by County. Landlord agrees that any/all offers to purchase submitted by
County during said forty-five day period will be held in strictest confidence, will be given
every reasonably consideration and will not be used at any time to enhance its efforts to
otherwise market said premises.
Landlord further grants to County during the term of this lease, including any
extension thereof, any renewal term and any extension thereof, the exclusive right at
County's option to purchase the premises on the same terms and at the same price as any
bona fide offer for the premises received by Landlord and which offer Landlord desires to
accept. Upon receipt of a bona fide offer, and each time any such offer is received, Landlord
shall immediately notify County, in the manner prescribed in Paragraph 5 of this Lease for
Notices, of the full details of such offer, including a copy of the same (the name and address
of the offeror may be omitted if County is unwilling or unable to maintain the name and
address of the offeror's confidentiality), whereupon County shall have thirty (30) days after
receipt of such notice in which to elect to exercise this right of first refusal. No sale of or
transfer of title to the premises shall be binding on County unless and until these
requirements are fully complied with.
The right of first refusal herein granted shall be continuing and pre-emptive, binding
on the Landlord's successors or assigns, and the failure of County to exercise same in any
one case shall not affect County's right to exercise such right of first refusal in other cases
thereafter arising during the term of this Lease, including any renewal term or any extension
of either the lease term or any renewal term.
Upon Landlord and County reaching a binding written agreement for the
purchase/sale of the premises or receipt of County's notice of election to exercise any right
of first refusal granted herein, County shall have a reasonable time in which to examine title
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and, upon completion of such examination if title is found to be satisfactory, shall tender the
purchase price to Landlord, and Landlord shall thereupon deliver to County a good and
sufficient Warranty Deed conveying the premises to the County free and clear of all
encumbrances. All rent and taxes shall be prorated between grantor(Landlord) and grantee
(County)to the date of delivery of the deed.
County's notice of election to purchase pursuant to the right of first refusal granted
herein shall be sufficient if deposited in the United State mail, postage prepaid, addressed to
Landlord at Landlord's address contained in Paragraph 5 of this Lease concerning Notices,
at or before midnight of the day on which the right of first refusal expires.
18. DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN. The County agrees that in the event of disaster which
renders the Hillsborough Savings Bank facility at 260 S. Churton Street unusable for day-to-
day business, Landlord may be open for business in the Premises for a period not to
exceed 14 calendar days, at which time, in accordance with the Hillsborough Savings Bank
Disaster Recovery Plan, operations will be moved to an alternative location. It is understood
and agreed to that a mutually acceptable area will be designated for Landlord's operations in
the front lobby of the Premises and to the extent possible, that said operations will not
conflict with the daily business being carried out in the County's offices. Landlord agrees to
compensate County at the then current square footage rate being paid by the County.
19. EQUIPMENT. The County chooses to maintain use of certain security equipment
presently installed in the Premises and which is pertinent to the County's work which is
intended to occur in the Premises. It shall be the responsibility of the County to pay costs of
upkeep or maintenance contracts for equipment included as long as County chooses to use
equipment for its operations.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This lease contains the entire agreement between the parties
hereto, and no promises, agreements, conditions or stipulations not contained herein shall
be binding upon either party hereto.
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Hillsborough Savings Bank
BY: l vV
ATTEST: (Title)
Secretary
Orange County
Attest: BY: al-.
William L. Crowther, Chair
Board of Commissioners
Beverly A. BI he
Clerk to the Board
This instrument has been pre-audited in the
manner required by the Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
Kenneth Chavious,
County Finance Director