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Workshop
STAFF
MEMO
Meeting: Workshop - Nov 28 2022
Staff Contact: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager Department: Manager
BPW
Discussion on Lease of FEC ROW known as Linear Park
At the November 10th, 2022, Regular Village Council Meeting staff was directed to add the current
lease of the FEC ROW to the workshop agenda.
The Village has maintained two leases with the FEC railroad for a number of year dating back to 2006.
The first lease is for the railroad crossing on Tequesta Drive which houses our Fiber crossing. The
second lease is for the property that runs parallel to the railroad tracks North of Tequesta Drive up to
County Line Road.
Note: If Council chooses not to exercise the lease of either of these properties, the Village will be
responsible for removing all improvements, including trees and sidewalks. Staff received a ballpark
estimate to send the Linear Park property back to its original condition in the amount of $50,000.
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completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561-768-
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Linear Park Lease Letter
Crossing Lease Letter
Agreement General 6 9 2022 Florida East Coast Railway
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Agenda Item #3.
W -_C Florida East Coast
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July I, 2021
V i I lage Manager
345 TegUesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469
RE: Real Estate Lease (File#281-1-213) dated 7/1 1/2006 by and between Florida East Coast Railway, LLC as Lessor
("Lessor") and Village of Tequesta as Lessee ("Lessee")
Dear Lessee:
We are writing to inform you that the terms of the referenced Lease provide you with the option to renew the Lease for an
additional 12-month period (the "Renewal "Term"). provided you notify the Lessor prior to the end of the current tern. To
expedite your exercise of this option, we have provided below a place for you to acknowledge exercising this option by
returning a signed copy of this letter.
If you choose to exercise your option, your Lease will be renewed effective July 11, 2021 and extended through July 10,
2022, Also in accordance with Section 2, the rental rate for the term immediately preceding the Renewal Term will be
increased by 5%; therefore your new annual rental rate for the Renewal Tern will be $13,578.42 plus all sales or use taxes
levied by any governmental body for the use or occupancy of the Leased Premises. All other terms and conditions of the
Lease shall continue to be in effect during the Renewal Term. In anticipation of your renewal, you will be receiving an
invoice for the Renewal Term.
If you do not intend to exercise your option to renew this Lease, please do not return a copy of this letter and instead
please refer to the provisions of Paragraph 13 and 14 of your Lease which advise you of your obligations and
requirements for termination.
Please return a copy of this letter signed and dated below, acknowledging and exercising your option to renew the Lease,
to my attention at the address written below.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 904-538-6372 or Giovanna.Aldreter�4.fecrwy.com
Sincerely
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10anna Aldrete
ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:
This day of 20.
By: /
Print i e and Title: J er e*11CC e. I"�G i4q e
FEC ROW LLC
7150 Philips Highway I Jacksonville. FL 32256
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January 7. -10'11
Village Manager
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469
RE: Real Estate Lease (File#281-1-2A) dated 1/30/2006 by and between FEC ROW LLC as Lessor ("Lessor") and
Village of Tequesta as Lessee ("Lessee")
Dear Lessee:
We are writing to inform you that the terms of the referenced Lease provide you with the option to renew the Lease for an
additional 12-month period (the "Renewal Tenn"), provided you notify the Lessor prior to the end of the current term. To
expedite your exercise of this option, we have provided below a place for you to acknowledge exercising this option by
returning a signed copy of this letter.
If you choose to exercise your option, your Lease will be renewed effective January 30, 2022 and extended through
January 29, 2023. Also in accordance with Section 2, the rental rate for the term immediately preceding the Renewal
Term will be increased by 5%, therefore your new annual rental rate for the Renewal Term will be $4,715.87 plus all sales
or use taxes levied by any governmental body for the use or occupancy of the Leased Premises. All other terns and
conditions of the Lease shall continue to be in effect during the Renewal Term. In anticipation of your renewal, you will
be receiving an invoice for the Renewal Term.
If you do not intend to exercise your option to renew this Lease, please do not return a copy of this letter and instead
please refer to the provisions of Paragraph 13 and 14 of your Lease which advise you of your obligations and
requirements for termination.
Please return a copy of this letter signed and dated below, acknowledging and exercising your option to renew the Lease,
to my attention at the address written below.
Ifyou*have any questions, please contact me at 904-538-6372 or Giovanna.Aldreteiu?fecrwy.com
Siay,t�
Uo\,anna Aldrete
ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:
This day of 20,AA
By:A Ap^gA—
Print N#o and Title: �'tY1�l qer
FEC ROW LLC
7150 Philips Highway I Jacksonville, FL 32256
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Agenda Item #3.
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5/25/2022
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
345 Teq u esta Drive,
Tequesta, FL 33469
FEC ROW, LLC
Real Estate
7150 Philips Highway
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
RE: Real estate Lease (281-1-2B) dated 7/11/2006 by and between FEC ROW, LLC
formerly known as FDG Flagler Station II LLC ("Lessor"), and VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
(" Lessee's
Dear Lessee:
We are writing in regards to your lease with the FEC ROW, LLC; this shall serve as notice:
FEC Row, LLC is no longer sending courtesy letters regarding renewal extensions.
Effective 7/11/2022 your lease will automatically renew unless you exercise your rights to
terminate pursuant to paragraph 12. The rental amount will increase 5% per the terms of
section 2 of your lease agreement.
Please return a copy of this letter signed and dated, acknowledging receipt of this notice
If you have any questions, please contact me at 904-538-6195 or
Kelly. Cardozo@fecrwy.com
XCardoz
Land Lease Manager
ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED
This day of
2022
Jeremy Allen Digitally signed by Jeremy Allen
By:
Date: 2022.05.26 092520-04'00'
Print Name and Title: Jeremy Allen - Village Manager
7021 1970 0001 4478 0799
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PUBLIC RECORDS. In accordance with Sec. 119.0701, Florida Statutes, CONTRACTOR must keep
and maintain this Agreement and any other records associated therewith and that are associated
with the performance of the work described in the Proposal or Bid. Upon request from the
Village's custodian of public records, CONTRACTOR must provide the Village with copies of
requested records, or allow such records to be inspected or copied, within a reasonable time in
accordance with access and cost requirements of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. A CONTRACTOR
who fails to provide the public records to the Village, or fails to make them available for
inspection or copying, within a reasonable time may be subject to attorney's fees and costs
pursuant to Sec. 119.0701, Florida Statutes, and other penalties under Sec. 119.10, Florida
Statutes. Further, CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any exempt or confidential records associated
with this Agreement or associated with the performance of the work described in the Proposal
or Bid are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the Agreement term, and
following completion of the Agreement if the CONTRACTOR does not transfer the records to the
Village. Finally, upon completion of the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall transfer, at no cost to
the Village, all public records in possession of the CONTRACTOR, or keep and maintain public
records required by the Village. If the CONTRACTOR transfers all public records to the Village
upon completion of the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records
that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the
CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the
CONTRACTOR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. Records that
are stored electronically must be provided to the VILLAGE, upon request from the Village's
custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the Village's information
technology systems.
IF CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE VILLAGE CLERK, RECORDS
CUSTODIAN FOR THE VILLAGE, AT (561) 768-0440, OR AT
Imcwilliams@teguesta.org, OR AT 345 TEQUESTA DRIVE, TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
33469.
Pursuant to Article XII of the Palm Beach County Charter, the Office of the Inspector General has
jurisdiction to investigate municipal matters, review and audit municipal contracts and other
transactions, and make reports and recommendations to municipal governing bodies based on
such audits, reviews, or investigations. All parties doing business with the Village shall fully
cooperate with the inspector general in the exercise of the inspector general's functions,
authority, and power. The inspector general has the power to take sworn statements, require
the production of records, and to audit, monitor, investigate and inspect the activities of the
Village, as well as contractors and lobbyists of the Village in order to detect, deter, prevent, and
eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and abuses.
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"The Village of Tequesta strives to be an inclusive environment. As such, it is the Village's policy
to comply with the requirements of Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA")
by ensuring that the Contractor's [ agreement /bid documents and specifications ] are accessible
to individuals with disabilities. To comply with the ADA, the Contractor shall provide a written
statement indicating that all [ agreement /bid documents and specifications], from Contractor,
including files, images, graphics, text, audio, video, and multimedia, shall be provided in a format
that ultimately conforms to the Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements of the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (Dec. 11, 2008) ("WCAG 2.0 Level AA"), published by
the World Wide Web Consortium ("WK"), Web Accessibility Initiative ("WAI"), available at
www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/."
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REAP. ESTATE LEASE
The Real Estate Lease ("Lease") is made as of this 116' day of July 2006, by and between
Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C.; a Florida limited liability company having an address of One
Malaga Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 (Railway "Railway") and VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, a Municipal corporation, whose business address is 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300,
'Tequesta, Florida 33469, ("Lessee")
l . Leased Premises: Railway hereby leases to Lessee and Lessee hereby leases from Railway
under the terms and conditions set forth in this Lease, the following described property:
That portion of the operating right of way of the Railway within the boundaries of the
Village of Tequesta, extending from the right of way limits to within 25 feet of the
centerline of Railway's tracks for a distance of 100 feet northerly and southerly from
the centerline of Tequesta Drive (Mile Post 281 plus 4096.2')
All as shown on Railway's Drawing No. A-1244, dated April 9, 1990, attached hereto and made a
pant hereof (collectively with any buildings, facilities and improvements currently or in the future
located on the described property, the "Leased Premises").
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County: Palm Beach Contract Type: 25 File: 281-1-2
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2. Term
The initial term of this Lease shall be from July 11, 2006 through July 10, 2007 (the "Initial
Term"); provided, however, that Lessee shall have no right to possession of the Leased Premises
until the Security Deposit has been delivered to Railway (the Security Deposit shall not be deemed
delivered to Railway if it is in the form of a check until that check has cleared the bank and funds
have been credited to Railway's account) and Lessee has provided Railway with a certificate of
insurance evidencing the insurance coverages Lessee is obligated to maintain pursuant to this Lease.
If Lessee is not in default under this Lease, Lessee shall have the option to renew this Lease
after the expiration of the Initial Term and any renewals thereof, for an additional 12-month period
(the "Renewal Term") by furnishing Railway advance written notice of its intent to renew. Unless
Railway indicates otherwise in writing, the covenants and conditions of the Lease in force during the
Initial Term, as the same may be modified from time to time, shall continue to be in effect during all
Renewal Terms, except that the rent for the Renewal Term shall be increased to equal the greater of
the (i) the rental rate then prevalent for similar properties or (ii) the rental rate for the term
immediately preceding the Renewal Term increased by five percent (5%). Lessee shall have no
expectation of renewal and this Lease may be terminated in accordance with its terms regardless of
the length of time Lessee has occupied the Leased Preniises, or the construction by Lessee of any
buildings, structures, works, paving, barricades or the placement of Lessee's personal property on
the Leased Premises.
Rent
(a) Rent
During the Initial Term of this Lease, the Lessee shall pay to the Railway an annual
rental in advance on or before the I st day of each term year, plus all sales or use taxes levied by any
governmental body for the use or occupancy of the Leased Premises ("Sales and Use Tax"), as set
forth below:
Effective Date
Base Rental
July 11, 2006
$2,500.00
July 11, 2007
$4,950.00
July 11, 2008
$7,200.00
Rent shall be paid to Railway's office at One Malaga Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 or as
otherwise indicated on invoices. The requirement to pay rent and other payments shall survive
expiration or termination of this Lease until all Lessee's Property (as defined in paragraph 14 hereof)
is removed from the Leased Premises in accordance with this Lease and the requirements of
paragraph 14 of this Lease are met.
(b) Additional Charges
If Lessee's presence or activities on the Lease Premises causes Railway to incur costs for cleaning,
trash removal, inspections, or like expenses, Lessee agrees to pay such cost to Railway on demand,
the amount of such costs incurred by Railway. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee will pay on
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demand the greater of the actual inspection costs or $350.00 for any inspection conducted by
Railway or its agents on the Leased Premises the results of which show, in Railway's sole
determination, a violation of this Lease of any federal, state or municipal law or regulation. Lessee
shall also pay on demand the greater of the actual inspection costs or $350.00 for any follow-up
inspections related to the violation.
(c) Late Charge
If any rent or other payment due under this Lease is not received by Railway within
ten (10) days of the due date of such payment, Lessee shall pay, in addition to such payment a late
charge equal to the greater of 5% of the payment which is past due or Two Hundred Fifty and
No/100 Dollars ($250.00). If any payment due from Lessee shall remain overdue for more than ten
(10) days, interest shall accrue daily on the past due amount from the date such amount was due until
paid or judgment is entered at a rate equivalent to the lesser of eighteen (18%) percent per annum or
the highest rate permitted by law. Interest on the past due amount shall be in addition to and not in
lieu of the five (5%) percent late charge or any other remedy available to Railway.
4. Utility Charges, Taxes Document Stamps
(a) Utility Charges
All charges on the Leased Premises for all utilities, including but not limited to water,
electricity, gas, heat and sewers and for taxes on Lessee's improvements shall be paid by the Lessee
within thirty (30) days after date of invoice.
(b) Ad Valorem Taxes
Lessee agrees to pay, within thirty (30) days after presentation unto Lessee by
Railway, bills for all special assessments, ad valorem taxes and any other taxes of whatsoever kind oi•
nature levied by the United States of America, State of Florida, any county, municipality or special
taxing district organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, upon any of the Leased
Premises on a pro -rated basis. All taxes and special assessments, payable on an annual basis, are to
be pro -rated by the parties hereto for the year during which this Lease is made, as well as the year in
which the same may be terminated.
(c) Document Stamps
Lessee shall pay any necessary documentary stamp taxes required to be affixed to this
lease under the laws of the United States of America, the State of Florida, or both.
(d) Sales and Use Tax, Personal Prosy Tax
Lessee will pay all Sales and Use Taxes and all personal property taxes that may be
levied or assessed against the personal property of the Lessee.
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5. As Is, Maintenance
Railway MAKES NO WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR UNDERTAKING,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE LEASED PREMISES and Lessee,
at its sole cost and expense, hereby agrees to put the Leased Premises in such condition for its
proposed use and to maintain them in their entirety. The Leased Premises is leased as it currently
exists in an AS IS condition and the Lessee, who has inspected the Leased Premises prior to entering
into this Lease, accepts the Leased Premises as is and shall henceforth be responsible for any and all
repairs and maintenance to the land and any buildings, facilities and improvements located thereon.
Lessee shall perform all work required for the preparation of the Leased Premises for occupancy by
Lessee, in the absence of any special provision herein contained to the contrary, and Lessee does
hereby accept the Leased Premises as now being in fit and leasable condition for all purposes of
Lessee.
Lessee will keep the Leased Premises free and clear of any and all trash, brush and debris of anv
kind, so as to prevent the trash, brush and debris from becoming dangerous, inflammable or
objectionable. Railway shall have no duty to inspect or maintain any the Leased Premises during the
term of this Lease.
Lessee shall have no claim of any kind or description for damages to goods, wares or merchandise on
the Leased Premises from 2u cause whatsoever, INCLUDING FIRE, STORM, CASUALTY OR
ACT OF GOD, OR NEGLIGENCE OF RAILWAY UNLESS CAUSED BY THE WILLFUI, OR
INTENTIONAL ACTS OF RAILWAY.
6. Lessee's Compliance With Law
(a) Zoning and Use Regulation
Lessee will release Railway from any loss, claim or damage which Lessee may sustain
arising directly or indirectly by reason of either existing or future zoning or other regulations
promulgated by any governmental agency which may adversely affect use by Lessee of the Leased
Premises. Lessee shall assume all responsibility for procuring or complying with any ordinance,
resolution, order, permit, consent or other such regulation, promulgated by any governmental
agency whatsoever, for building or otherwise, required for the use of the Leased Premises or for the
construction of any facilities upon the Leased Premises. Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless Railway from any loss, claim or damage suffered by Railway for Lessee's failure to
properly and completely perform this responsibility,
(b) Other Regulation
Lessee shall comply with all federal, state and municipal regulations as to health,
safety, zoning, police, nuisance, fire, water, liquid, solid waste and hazardous waste, highways
sidewalks and other matters, and with the regulations of all persons or corporations supplying water,
gas, heat, electricity or steam on the premises, and shall indemnify the Railway against all fines,
penalties, expense, damages and costs for violation thereof. .Lessee is solely responsible for
obtaining any and all federal, state and local licenses, permits, or other authority for its use of the
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premises and shall indemnify and hold harmless Railway against all fines, penalties, expenses,
damage and costs for violation of or failure to comply with any federal, state or local laws or
regulations.
Hazardous Materials
Lessee will prevent the presence, use, generation, release, discharge, storage, disposal,
or transportation of any Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined) on, under, in, above, to, or from
the Leased Premises except that Hazardous Materials may be used in the Leased Premises as
necessary for the customary maintenance of the Leased Premises provided that same are used, stored
and disposed of in strict compliance with applicable laws. For purposes of this provision, the term
"Hazardous Materials" will mean and refer to any wastes, materials, or other substances of any kind
or character that are or become regulated as hazardous or toxic waste or substances, or which require
special handling or treatment, under any federal, state or local laws.
If Lessee's activities at the Leased Premises or Lessee's use of the Leased Premises
(a) results in a release of hazardous Materials that is not in compliance with applicable laws or
permits issued thereunder; (b) gives rise to any claim or requires a response under common law or
applicable laws or permits issued thereunder; (c) causes a significant public health effect; or (d)
creates a nuisance, then Lessee shall, at its sole cost and expense: (i) immediately provide verbal
notice thereof to Railway as well as notice to Railway in the manner required by this Lease, which
notice shall identify the Hazardous Materials involved and the emergency procedures taken or to be
taken; and (i) promptly take all action in response to such situation required by applicable laws,
provided that Lessee shall first obtain Railway's approval of the non -emergency remediation plan to
be undertaken.
hisgection and Access by Railway_
Railway shall have the right, at reasonable times and upon reasonable prior notice to
Lessee, to enter the Leased Premises for the purpose of examining and inspecting the condition of the
Leased Premises and to evaluate Lessee's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Lease.
Railway shall have the right at all times to enter the Leased Premises without prior notice to Lessee
and take action in the event of any emergency affecting the Leased Premises, including but not
limited to leakage of Hazardous Materials or other materials from or onto the leased Premises, the
detection of odors that appear to be coming from the Leased Premises, suspected illegal activity on
or use of the Leased Premises or like activities or events Lessee hereby releases and holds Railway
harmless from any action taken by Railway to access the Leased Premises under the conditions set
forth herein and/or to control or respond to any emergency affecting the Leased Premises.
9. Signs
Lessee shall not place any signs on the Leased Premises except with the prior written
consent of the Railway, including consent as to location and design, which may be withheld in
Railway's sole discretion. Any and all such approved signs shall be installed and shall be maintained
by Lessee, at its sole cost and expense and shall be in compliance with all applicable laws. Lessee
shall be responsible to Railway for the installation, use, or maintenance of said signs and any damage
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caused thereby, .Lessee agrees to remove said sign prior to termination of the Lease and upon such
removal to repair all damage incident to such removal,
10. INDEMNIFICATION
A. Indemnification
Lessee hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Railway from and
against any and all liability for any loss, injury or damage, including, without limitation, damage to
the Leased Premises or to Lessee's property, consequential damage, all costs, expenses, court costs
and reasonable attorneys' fees, imposed on Railway by any person whomsoever that occurs on or in
(i) the Leased Premises, or (ii) any lands, buildings, structures, access areas or the like adjacent to
the Leased Premises, as a result of or arising from or related in any way to the acts or failure to act of
Lessee, its employees, agents or contractors, including any failure to comply with the terms and
conditions of this Lease, or the presence of Lessee, its employees, agents or contractors, or the
property of any of the same, on the Leased Premises or adjacent areas, and REGARDLESS OF THE
CAUSE AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FAULT, FAILURE OR
NEGLIGENCE OF RAILWAY. The commercial liability insurance that Lessee is required to carry
pursuant this Lease shall include coverage of the foregoing contractual indemnity. The provisions of
this paragraph shall survive the expiration or any termination of this Lease.
B. Lessee's Insurance
Lessee will throughout the Initial Term and any Renewal Terms(and any other period
when Lessee is in possession of the Leased Premises or has failed to comply with the requirements of
paragraph 14 of this Lease) carry and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the following types of
insurance, which shall provide coverage on an occurrence basis, with respect to the Leased Premises,
in the amounts specified with deductible amounts reasonably satisfactory to Railway:
(1) Commercial General Liability Insurance. Commercial general liability ("CGL")
insurance covering claims arising from personal injury, death and property damage with minimum
limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 general aggregate and insuring against
legal liability of the insured with respect to the Leased Premises or arising out of the maintenance,
use or occupancy thereof. The CGL policy shall include contractual liability coverage of all such
liabilities arising pursuant to the pease.
(2) Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance. Comprehensive automobile liability
insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, $500,000.00
per person and $100,000.00 property damage or a combined single limit of $1,000,000 for both
owned and non -owned vehicles.
(3) Excess Liability Insurance. Lessee shall also carry and maintain umbrella liability
insurance with a limit of not less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence.
(4) PropertyInsurance. nsurance. Extended or broad form coverage property insurance including
plate glass coverage on a replacement cost basis, with coverage equal to not less than ninety percent
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(90%) of the full replacement value of all personal property, decorations, trade fixtures, furnishings,
equipment, alterations, leasehold improvements and betterments made by Lessee, and all other
contents located or placed in the premises. In the event any casualty occurs, Lessee agrees to pay the
difference between the insurance coverage required to be maintained hereunder and an insurance
policy offering coverage of one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement value of the property
described in this subparagraph.
(5) Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance. Workers'
Compensation Insurance covering all employees of Lessee, as required by the laws of the State of
Florida and Employers' Liability coverage subject to a limit of no less than $500,000 each employee,
$500,000 each accident, and $1,000,000 policy limit.
(6) Policy Form. All policies referred to above shall: (i) be taken out with insurers
licensed to do business in Florida having an AM Best's rating of A-, Class IX, or otherwise
approved in advance by Railway; (ii) name Railway and Railway's property manager as additional
insureds; (iii) be non-contributing with, and shall apply only as primary and not as excess to any
other insurance available to the Railway or any mortgagee of Railway; (iv) have all railroad
exclusions removed, and. (v) contain an obligation of the insurers to notify the Railway by certified
mail not less than thirty (30) days prior to any material change, cancellation, or termination of any
such policy. Certificates of insurance on the Railway's standard form or, if required by a mortgagee,
copies of such insurance policies certified by an authorized officer of Lessee's insurer as being
complete and current, shall be delivered to the Railway prior to Lessee's use of the Leased Premises
hereunder and promptly upon request. If Lessee fails to deliver the required certificates or certified
policies, fails to take out or to keep in force any insurance required hereunder, or should any such
insurance not be approved by either the Railway or any mortgagee, then Railway has the right,
without assuming any obligation in connection therewith, to procure such insurance at the sole cost
of the Lessee, and all outlays by the Railway shall be paid by the Lessee to the Railway without
prejudice to any other rights or remedies of Railway under this Lease. Lessee shall not keep or use in
the Leased Premises any article that may be prohibited by any fire, casualty or other insurance policy
in force From time to time covering the Leased Premises.
C. Claims Handling
If a claim or action is made or brought against either party and for which the other
party may be responsible hereunder in whole or in part, such other party shall be notified and
permitted to participate in the handling or defense of such matter.
11. Purpose of Lease
The premises shall be used only for the purpose of Beautification.
12. No Interference with Railway Operations Reservation of Rights
The Lessee's use and/or maintenance of the Leased Premises shall not in any way, or
at any time, interfere with or obstruct the use of the Leased Premises or of the remaining; land of the
Railway by the Railway, its agents, employees, patrons or assigns. The Lessee will not discharge
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surface water upon any other Railway property and railroad tracks of the Railway and Lessee hereby
expressly releases the Railway from liability for any surface water flowing naturally across Railway's
property. Lessee further agrees not to alter the leased premises so as to cause water to drain or flow
onto Railway's property nor so as to cause an undermining of the adjacent property.
Lessee shall not have or assert any claim or demand whatsoever for compensation or
damages to the Leased Premises or to any improvements now or hereafter erected or property located
thereon which may be caused by the operation, maintenance, repair, relocation, or removal of
Railway's railroad or which may be caused by vibration resulting from the operation of said railroad
and Lessee releases Railway from any liability ]or any such damage.
Unless specifically set forth in this Lease, no right of way, expressed or implied, over
remaining property of Railway for the benefit of the Leased Premises is granted by this Lease.
It is understood between the parties hereto that Railway reserves unto itself, its
successors, permittees, licenses, or other persons, the right to construct and maintain other facilities,
including but not limited to pipelines and/or communication cables, over and across the Leased
Premises, and further, that Lessee shall take no measures to interfere with the construction or
maintenance of said facilities and shall at all times allow ingress and egress to the Leased Premises
by Railway and its successors, permittees, licensees or other persons provided that such shall not
unreasonably interfere with Lessee's use of the Leased Premises.
Lessee acknowledges that the Leased Premises may contain fiber optic
communication systems, Railway signal and pain control cables and other utilities. Prior to any
digging or subgrade work on the leased premises, you must call SUNSHINE for utility locations at 1-
800-432-4770 and the Railway Signal Department at 904-826-2428 for signal and train control cable
locations. Proper notification is required for cable locations and field inspections to protect against
damages.
13. 'Termination
Either party may, in its discretion, for any reason whatsoever, terminate this Lease at any time
by the giving of 30 days prior written notice to the other party as hereinafter provided. Such
termination shall not in any way, however, release Lessee from its obligations to surrender the
Leased Premises in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Lease and to pay rent and other
payments until all property of Lessee is removed from the Leased Premises and the Leased Premises
is surrendered in the condition required by this Lease.
14. Condition of Premises on Termination
The Lessee shall not mutilate, damage, misuse, or alter, the Leased Premises, but shall
keep the same in good condition and repair. Any and all repairs, alterations or improvements made
on the Leased Premises by Railway at Lessee's request shall be at Lessee's expense unless otherwise
expressly agreed in writing.
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Upon the termination or expiration of the Lease, Lessee shall surrender the Leased
Premises to Railway, broom clean and in the same condition as received except for ordinary wear
and tear which Lessee was not otherwise obligated to remedy under any provision of this Lease.
Urdess Railway agrees otherwise or tmless prohibited by law, Lessee shall properly remove all
equipment, materials, works, trash, debris, containers, tanks and personal property ("Lessee's
Property") from the Leased Premises prior to termination or expiration of this Lease. Lessee shall
repair, at Lessee's expense, any damage to the Leased Premises caused by the removal of any of
Lessee's Property. In no event, however, shall Lessee remove any of the following materials or
equipment unless Railway directs otherwise in writing: any power wiring or power panels; lighting
or lighting fixtures; millwork and cabinetry; wall coverings; drapes, blinds or other window
coverings; carpets or other floor coverings; heaters, air conditioners, or any other heating or air
conditioning equipment; fencing or security gates; plumbing fixtures, water fountains; or other
similar building operating equipment and decorations, structures, foundations, concrete, asphalt or
fencing. If Lessee fails to remove Lessee's Property, in addition to the payment requirements set
firth in paragraph 3 hereof, at Railway option all or part of Lessee's Property will become the
property of Railway and/or at Railway's option, Railway may cause removal of all or part of Lessee's
Property from the Leased Premises and/or storage thereof. The reasonable cost or expense of
removal and/or storage of any of Lessee's Property shall be paid by Lessee to Railway forthwith
upon demand for same.
15, Lessee Improvements
Lessee will not erect or cause to be erected any building or other structure, and will
not make or allow to be made any alterations in or to the Leased Premises (collectively, the
"Alterations") without first obtaining the written consent of Railway, which consent may be granted
or withheld in Railway's sole discretion. Railway may require Lessee to provide demolition and/or
lien and completion bonds in form and amount satisfactory to Railway. All Lessee Alterations will
be accomplished in a good and workmanlike manner at Lessee's sole expense, in conformity will all
applicable laws by a licensed and bonded contractor approved in advance by Railway, such approval
of contractor not to be unreasonably withheld. All contractors working on Alterations shall carry
workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance, automobile insurance and
excess liability insurance in amounts reasonably acceptable to Railway and shall deliver a certificate
of insurance evidencing such coverages to Railway prior to commencing work in the Leased
Premises. Upon completion of any such work, Lessee shall provide Railway with "as built" plans,
copies of all construction contracts, and proof of payment for all labor and materials. Any
Alterations to the Leased Premises made by or installed by either party hereto will remain upon and
be surrendered with the Leased Premises and become the property of Railway upon the expiration or
earlier termination of this Lease without credit to Lessee; provided, however.. Railway, at it option,
may require Lessee to remove or repair any Alterations to restore the Leased Premises to the
condition existing at the time Lessee took possession, with all costs of removal, repair, restoration, or
alterations to be borne by Lessee. This clause will not apply to moveable equipment, furniture or
moveable trade fixtures owned by Lessee, which may be removed by Lessee at the end of the Lease
term if Lessee is not then in default and if such equipment and fiuiture are not then subject to any
other rights, liens and interests of Railway. Lessee will have no authority or power, express or
implied, to create or cause any construction lien or mechanics' or materialmen's lien or claim of any
kind against the Leased Premises or any portion thereof or any Railway property. Lessee will
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promptly cause any such liens or claims to be released by payment, bonding or otherwise within
thirty (30) days after request by Railway, and will indemnify Railway against losses arising out of
any such claim including, without limitation, legal fees and court costs. NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN THAT RAILWAY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LABOR, SERVICES OR
MATERIAL FURNISIIED OR TO BE FURNISHED TO LESSEE, OR TO ANYONE IIOLDING
THE PREMISES THROUGH OR UNDER LESSEE, AND THAT NO MECHANICS' OR OTHER
LIENS FOR ANY SUCH LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIALS WILL ATTACH TO OR
AFFECT THE INTEREST OF RAILWAY WAY IN TIIE PREMISES. LESSEE WILL DISCLOSE TI-IE
FOREGOING PROVISIONS TO ANY CON"I'RACTOR ENGAGED BY LESSEE PROVIDING
LABOR, SERVICES OR MATERIAL TO TIIE LEASED PREMISES.
16. Assignment
Lessee will not assign this .Lease, in whole or in part, or sublease the Leased Premises,
in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Railway, which consent is in Railway's sole
discretion and subject to Railway's right of recapture set forth below, and in no event will Lessee be
released from any obligation or liability under this Lease following any such assignment or sublease.
No sub lessee of the Leased Premises or any portion thereof, may further assign or sublease its
interest in the Leased Premises or any portion thereof. All legal fees and expenses incurred by
Railway in connection with the review by Railway of Lessee's requested assignment or sublease
pursuantto this paragraph, together with any legal fees and disbursements incurred in the preparation
and/or review of any documentation, will be paid by Lessee within thirty (30) days of invoice for
payment thereof, as additional rent. If the rent due and payable by any assignee or sub lessee under
any permitted assignment or sublease exceeds the rent payable under this Lease for such space,
Lessee will pay to Railway all such excess rent and other excess consideration within ten (10) days
following receipt thereof by Lessee.
17. Fencing
Unless Railway agrees otherwise, before use of the property by Lessee, Lessee shall erect a
barricade or fence of a type acceptable to Railway, along all boundaries of the herein leased ground
space, and thereafter shall maintain, repair and/or replace said barricade or fence at Lessee's sole cost
and expense. When the barricade or fence is in place, and to expedite the inspection of it, Lessee
shall notify:
Director of Industrial Development and Real Estate
Florida East Coast Railway, L.L,C.
P. O. Drawer 1048
St. Augustine, Florida 32085
(800) 299-2265
In the event Lessee does not notify Railway that the barricade or fence is in place within thirty (30)
days after execution of this Lease, Railway, in its sole discretion, may terminate this Lease upon
notice to Lessee and Lessee shall immediately vacate and surrender the Leased Premises in
accordance with the requirements of this Lease.
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18. Care Around Tracks
Lessee shall adopt, monitor and enforce reasonable rules and regulations for the
conduct of Lessee's employees, patrons, agents and contractors (including employees thereof) or any
other persons using the Leased Premises to protect them from injury while on, about or near any
track on or adjoining the Leased Premises.
19. Destruction or Damage to Leased Premises
If the Leased Premises (which shall not include Lessee's Property or Lessee's
personal property) are at any time materially damaged or destroyed by fire or other Acts of God and
such damage or destruction or the extent of such damage or destruction does not in any way result or
arise from the acts or failure to act of Lessee, its employees, agents, invitees, visitors, customers,
assignees, sub lessees, contractors or subcontractors, Railway shall have sixty (60) days from such
damage or destruction to determine in its sole discretion and inform Lessee whether Railway will
restore the Leased Premises to substantially the condition that existed immediately prior to the
occurrence of the casualty . If Railway determines not to restore the Leased Premises, it will notify
Lessee and Lessee's sole remedy shall be to terminate the Lease upon prior written notice to
Railway. If Railway elects to rebuild it will give Lessee its reasonable estimation of the time it will
take to restore the Leased Premises. If in Railway's reasonable estimation, the Leased Premises
cannot be restored within two hunched forty (240) days of such damage or destruction, then either
party may terminate this Lease by written notice to the other party. Subsequent to Railway's
determination to restore the Leased Premises, and until the restoration of the Premises is complete,
there shall be an abatement or reduction of the rent in the same proportion that the square footage of
the Leased Premises so damaged or destroyed and under restoration bears to the total square footage
of the Leased Premises. If the damage or destruction was caused by or increased in any way by the
acts or failure to act of Lessee, its employees, agents, , invitees, visitors, customers, assignees,
sublessees, contractors or subcontractors. Lessee shall be responsible for promptly returning the
Leased Premises to their former condition and there will be no abatement of rent.
20. Default
(a) DEFAULT. The following will be events of default by Lessee under this Lease:
(1) Failure to pay when due any installment of rent or any other payment required
pursuant to this Lease;
this Lease; (2) Failure to deliver, maintain and restore the Security Deposit required under
(3) Failure to obtain and maintain the insurance required under this Lease;
(4) The filing of a petition for bankruptcy or insolvency under any applicable
federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law; an adjudication of bankruptcy or insolvency or an
admission that it cannot meet its financial obligations as they become due, or the appointment or a
receiver or trustee for all or substantially all of the assets of Lessee; the foregoing shall also apply to
all guarantors, if any;
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(5) A transfer in fraud of creditors or an assignment for the benefit of creditors,
by Lessee or any Guarantor;
(b) Any act which results in a lien being filed against all or a portion of the Leased
Premises;
(7) The liquidation, tenmination or dissolution of Lessee or any Guarantor, or, if
Lessee or any Guarantor is a natural person, the death of Lessee or such Guarantor;
(8) Failure to cure any non -monetary provision of this Lease within 20 days after
written notice thereof to Lessee.
(b) REMEDIES. In the event of any default hereunder by Lessee, then without prejudice to
any other rights which it has pursuant to this Tease or at law or in equity, the Railway shall have the
following rights and remedies, which are cumulative and not alternative:
(1) Railway may terminate this Lease by notice to I_.essee and retake possession of
the Premises for Railway's account. Lessee shall then quit and surrender the Premises to Railway in
accordance with the requirements of this Lease. Lessee's liability under all of the provisions of this
Lease shall continue notwithstanding any expiration and surrender, or any re-entry, repossession, or
disposition hereunder, including to the extent legally permissible, payment of all rent and other
charges until the date this Lease would have expired had such termination not occurred and the
surrender of the Leased Premises in accordance with the requirements of this Lease. If Railway so
elects, rent may be accelerated and Lessee shall pay Railway damages in the amount of any and all
sums that would have been due for the remainder of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term.
(2) Railway may enter the Leased Premises as agent of the Lessee to take
possession of any property of the Lessee on the Leased Premises, to store such property at the
expense and risk of the Lessee or to sell or otherwise dispose of such property in such manner as the
Railway may see fit without notice to the Lessee. Railway shall not be liable in any way in
connection with its actions pursuant to this section, to the extent that its actions are in accordance
with law.
(3) Railway may relet all or any part of the Leased Premises for all or any part of
the unexpired portion of the term of this Lease or for any longer period, and may accept any rent then
attainable; grant any concessions of rent, and agree, at Lessee's expense, to paint or make any special
repairs, alterations, and decorations for any new Lessee as it may deem advisable in its sole and
absolute discretion. Railway shall be Linder no obligation to relet or to attempt to relet the Premises
greater than that imposed by law.
(4) Railway may remedy or attempt to remedy any default of the Lessee under this
Lease for the account of the Lessee and to enter upon the Premises for such purposes. No notice of
the Railway's intention to perform such covenants need to be given. Railway shall not be liable to
the Lessee for any loss or damage caused by acts of the Railway in remedying or attempting to
remedy such default and the Lessee shall pay to the Railway all expenses incurred by the Railway in
connection with remedying or attempting to remedy such default. Any expenses incurred by Railway
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shall accrue interest from the date of payment by Railway until repaid by Lessee at the highest rate
permitted by law.
(c} COSTS.
Lessee shall pay to Railway on demand all costs incurred by Railway, including
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, (whether incurred in preparation for or at trial, on appeal, or in
bankruptcy), incurred by Railway in enforcing any of the obligations of Lessee under this Lease. In
addition, upon any default by Lessee, Lessee shall also be liable to Railway for the expenses to which
Railway may be put in re-entering the Premises, reletting the Premises and putting the Premises into
the condition necessary for such reletting (including attorneys' fees and disbursements, marshall's
fees, and brokerage fees, in so doing), and any other expenses reasonably incurred by Railway.
(d) WAIVER.
No delay or omission by Railway in exercising a right or remedy shall exhaust or
impair the same or constitute a waiver of, or acquiescence to, a default.
(e) DEFAULT BY RAILWAY.
In the event of any default by Railway of any material term of this Lease, Lessee will
give Railway written notice specifying such default with particularity, and Railway shall have a
period of thirty (30) days following the date of such notice in which to commence the appropriate
cure of such default. If Railway fails to commence and diligently pursue the appropriate cure of
such default after such notice or complete same within a reasonable period of time, Lessee may
terminate this Lease upon written notice to Railway.. Notwithstanding any provision of this Lease,
Railway shall not at any time have any personal liability under this Lease, and Lessee's sole remedy
with respect thereto shall be termination of the Lease.
21. Hold Over
In addition to and not limiting any other rights or remedies which Railway may have
on account of Lessee holding over without written consent of Railway, Lessee shal I pay to Railway
any and all direct and consequential damages incurred by Railway on account of such unapproved
holding over including claims by lessees entitled to future possession.
22. Condemnation
If all or a portion of the Leased Premises shall be taken by public or quasi -public
authority under any power of eminent domain or condemnation, this Lease, at the option of the
Railway, shall forthwith terminate and the Lessee shall have no claim or interest in or to any award
of damages for such taking.
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23. Quiet Enjoyment
If Lessee pays the rent and all other charges and fully performs all of its obligations
under this Lease, Lessee shall be entitled to peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the Leased Premises for
the full Term without interruption or interference by Railway or any person claiming through
Railway.
24. No Waiver or Modification
None of the provisions hereof shall be waived or modified, except by mutual
agreement, in writing, and no alleged verbal or written inducement prior to execution nor subsequent
verbal waiver, or modification, shall be binding under any circumstances. Further, that this lease
constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and that neither the failure of the Railway to
enforce each and every provision, nor any course of conduct by the Railway shall be considered as a
waiver of these provisions.
25. Successors and Assigns
The provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successor,
executors, administrators and permitted assigns of the respective parties.
26. Special Notice Regarding Radon Gas
Lessee is hereby notified that Radon Gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that,
when accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are
exposed to it over a period of time. Levels of Radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have
been found in buildings in the State of Florida. Lessee is further notified that additional information
regarding Radon Gas, and the testing for Radon Gas, may be obtained from the Public Health Units
of the various counties.
27. Restrictions
Lessee agrees that no plants, shrubbery, trees or other vegetation that would obstruct the view of
motor vehicles or train crews using a crossing at grade, or interfere with the operation of trains, will
be placed on the Leased Premises. In addition to the above restriction, no plants, shrubbery, trees or
other vegetation having a height of more than two (2) feet will be placed within two hundred and
fifty (250) feet of any at grade street crossing, and if such vegetation exceeds two (2) feet in height,
the Railway may trim such vegetation to a two (2) foot height at Lessee's expense. Plants, shrubbery,
trees or other vegetation shall be trimmed by Lessee so as to maintain this distance from the
centerline of the nearest track of twenty-five (25) feet and if such vegetation is closer than twenty-
five (25) feet from the centerline of the nearest track, the Railway may trim or remove such
vegetation so that no vegetation is within twenty-five (25) feet of the centerline o f the nearest track at
Lessee's expense. This restriction in no way limits the indemnification requirements set forth in this
Lease. Also, no plants, shrubbery, trees or other vegetation of a hazardous nature that might produce
inj ury to any person coming in contact with said plants, shrubbery, trees or other vegetation will be
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placed upon the Leased Premises or any adjacent property by Lessee. The placement of any wells by
Lessee on the Leased Property or any adjacent property is strictly prohibited.
28. Notices
Any notice to be given or to be served upon any party hereunder, in connection with
this Lease, must be in writing and must be given by certified or registered mail and shall be deemed
to have been given and received when a certified or registered letter, containing such notice, properly
addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the U.S. Mail; or, if given otherwise than by certified
or registered mail, it shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to and received by the party
to whom it is addressed. Such notices shall be addressed to the parties herein at the following
addresses:
TO RAILWAY: Director of Industrial Development and Real Estate
Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C.
P. O. Drawer 1048 (1 Malaga Street)
St. Augustine, Fi, 32085-1048
TO LESSEE: Village of Tequesta
250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300
Tequesta, Florida 33469
29. Governing Law
This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. In the event any suit, action
or proceeding is brought be either party with respect to this Contract, such action, suit or proceeding
shall be brought in any federal or state court located in Duval or St. Johns County, Florida.
30. Cancel and Supersede
This lease cancels and supersedes that certain Lease Agreement dated July 11, 1999 by and
between. the parties hereto.
31. Ille alit
If any provision of this Lease shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in anyway be affected or impaired.
32. Security Deposit
Upon the execution of this Lease, Lessee shall remit to Railway a security deposit in the
amount of $_._. NONE in cash or other form acceptable to Railway in its sole discretion
(the "Security Deposit"'). The Security Deposit represents security for the faithful performance and
observance by Lessee of each and every term of this Lease. Rai 1 way may apply all or part of the
Security Deposit to any unpaid rent, additional or late charges or any other charges due from Lessee
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under this Lease, or to cure any other default of Lessee. The Security Deposit shall not constitute
liquidated damages. If Railway uses any part of the Security Deposit, Lessee shall restore the
Security Deposit to its full amount within ten (10) days after notice from Railway. No interest shall
accrue to or for the benefit of Lessee on the Security Deposit. Railway shall not be required to keep
the Security Deposit separate from its other accounts, and no trust relationship is created with respect
to the Security Deposit. Railway shall not be obligated to return the Security Deposit to Lessee upon
the expirations or earlier termination of the Lease unless and until all of the following events occurs:
(i) the payment in full of all rent and other charges due pursuant to the Lease and (ii) the repair of
any and all damage to the Leased Premises.
33. Time is of the Essence. TIME IS OF THE, ESSENCE OF THIS LEASE AND ALL
PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.
34. Waiver of Trial by Jury. RAILWAY AND LESSEE HEREBY KNOWINGLY,
INTENTIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION,
PROCEEDING OR C,'OUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THE PARTIES IIERETO
AGAINST THE OTIIER ON ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY
WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS LEASE.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto set their names and seals this / day of
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Signed, sealed and delivered
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L.L.C. A Limited Liability Company
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Attest:
Assistant Secretary
Date of Execution: 3 / 1 S /o ('
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