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CONTRACT NO.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT
This Second Amendment to Office Lease Agreement("Amendment"), by and between F.W. Baker Bldg.,
L.P.,a Texas Limited Partnership("Landlord"),and the City of Fort Worth,a("Tenant"),is effective as of the I"day
of April 2000(the"Effective Date").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,Landlord and Tenant heretofore entered into that certain Office Lease Agreement(the"Lease")
dated March 28, 1997,under and pursuant to the terms of which Tenant has Leased from Landlord certain space
known as Suite 100 and containing approximately 8,220 square feet of Rentable Area("Existing Premises")in that
certain office building commonly known as the"Baker Building'(`Building"),which is located at 110 West Seventh
Street,Fort Worth,Texas,as more particularly described in the Lease;and
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant heretofore entered into that certain First Amendment to Office Lease
Agreement dated October 2, 1997("First Amendment'),under and pursuant to the terms of which Tenant has Leased
from Landlord certain space known as the"Expansion Space" containing approximately 2,575 square feet of Rentable
Area(being approximately 2,230 square feet of Usable Area)in that certain office building commonly known as the
"Baker Building"("Building"),which is located at 110 West Seventh Street,Fort Worth,Texas,as more particularly
described in the Lease;and
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant desire to amend the Lease as and upon the terms and conditions
hereinafter specified;and
NOW,THEREFORE,for and in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained herein and in
the Lease,the parties hereto do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
I. Defined Terms.All references to the Lease shall include the First Amendment.Terms defined in
the Lease and delineated herein by initial capital letters shall have the same meaning ascribed thereto in the Lease,
except to the extent that the meaning of such tern is specifically modified by the provisions hereof. In addition,other
terms not defined in the Lease but defined herein will,when delineated with initial capital letters,have the meanings
ascribed thereto in this Second Amendment. Terms and phrases which are not delineated by initial capital letters shall
have the meanings commonly ascribed thereto.
2. Leased Premises. From and after the Effective Date,the term"Leased Premises"(as defined in
Paragraph I of the Lease) shall include the Expansion Space for all purposes, including, without limitation, the
determination of Tenant's share of Excess Operating Expenses, and thereafter, the "Leased Premises" shall be
comprised of the Existing Premises and the Expansion Space,and the Leased Premises are stipulated for all purposes to
contain approximately 10,795 square feet of Rentable Area.
3. Lease Term. Subject to Tenant's specific option to terminate this lease as stated in Exhibit A,the
term of this lease("Term')shall be a period of(60)months,commencing April 1,2000 and terminating March 31,
2005.
4. Base Rental. From and after the Effective Date,Paragraph 4(A)of the Lease shall be amended by
adding thereto the following:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, commencing on the Effective Date and continuing through and
including the last day of the Lease Term. Base Rental for the Expansion Space shall accrue and be payable at the rate
reflected on the following schedule:
April 1,2000—March 31,2001 $13.00 psf of Rentable Area per Annum.
April 1,2001—March 31,2002 $13.00 psf of Rentable Area per Annum.
April 1,2002—March 31,2003 $13.00 psf of Rentable Area per Annum.
April 1,2003—March 31,2004 $15.00 psf of Rentable Arra per Annum.
April 1,2004—March 31,2005 $15.00 psf of Rentable Area per Annurtt.
5. Base dense Amount. From and after the Effective Date,Paragraph 4(B)of the Lease shall be
amended by adding thereto the following:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Base Expense Amount ("Base Year') shall be based upon
Operating Expenses of the calendar year 1991 per the Tenant's Net Rentable Area in the Building.
6. Leasehold Improvements. Tenant Wreby accepts the Premises "As is" and without benefit of
further improvements.
7. Tenant Estoppel. Tenant hereby confirms and ratifies the Lease, as amended hereby, and
acknowledges that Landlord is not in default under said Lease as of the date this Amendment is executed by Tenant.
8. Renewal Option. Provided Tenant has never been in default under this Lease,Tenant may elect,by
giving written notice to Landlord at least six(6)months prior to the expiration of the initial 60 month Term,to extend
and renew the Tem:of this Lease for 1 additional three(3)year term(the"Renewal Term)to commence upon the
expiration of the initial 60 month Term,upon the same terms and conditions set forth in this Lease,except that the Base
Rental for the Renewal Term shall be the then current rental rate being offered by Landlord to new tenants for
comparable space in a comparable location in the Building;provided,however,in no event will the Base Rental for the
Renewal Term be(i)less than the Base Rent for the last year of the Term,including all escalations made pursuant to
Section 4 of this Lease or(ii)greater than sixteen dollars($16.00)per rentable square feet of the Leased Premises.
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9. Termination.Tenant shall have the right to terminate the Lease in the manner hereinafter provided
subject to the condition that Tenant does not receiving funding from the City of Fort Worth for its operations for the
ensuing year.Tenant's right to terminate the Lease may be exercised only by written notice to Landlord on or before
December 1,2000,2001,2002,or 2003 as the case may be, that it has not received funding and will not occupy the
Premises during the next lease year(as used herein,lease year refers to April I-March 31).If Tenant gives Landlord
notice of termination,the Lease shall terminate on March 31 of ensuing year,provided that,as a further condition to
such termination,Tenant shall pay to Landlord one month's base rent at the time such termination notice is given.
10. Brokerage Fees and Commissions. Landlord will pay Richard D.Minker Co.a commission of2%
of the gross annual rental due under the Lease,on an annual basis,but conditioned upon receipt of verification by
Landlord that the funding from the City of Fort Worth for Tenant's operations for the ensuing year will be available to
the Tenant.
11. Effect of Amendment. Except as expressly amended by the provisions hereof, the terms and
provisions contained in the Lease shall continue to govern the rights and obligations of the parties;and all provisions
and covenants in the Lease shall remain in full force and effect as stated therein, except to the extent specifically
modified by the provisions of this Amendment. This Second Amendment and the Lease shall be construed as one
instrument.
NOTICE OF INDEMNIFICATION: THE PARTIES TO THIS AMENDMENT HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND
AGREE THAT THE LEASE CONTAINS CERTAIN INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS.
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
2/29/00 **L-12737 02BAKER 1 of 2
SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND FORT WORTH BAKER BUILDING, L.P. FOR THE FORT WORTH
INTERNATIONAL CENTER
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to
the lease between the City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Baker Building, L.P., dated March 28, 1997
(M&C L-11942), leasing space in the Baker building for the Fort Worth International Center. The
amendment renews the lease for an additional five years, commencing April 1, 2000 at an annual rate
of $140,335.00 for three years and an annual rate of $161,925.00 for the last two years.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth International Center occupies 10,795 square feet of office space on the ground Floor of
the Baker Building, located at 110 West 7th Street.
A five-year lease amendment has been negotiated at the rate of $13.00 per square foot for the first
three years and $15.00 per square foot for the last two years. Of the $140,335.00 annual rate for the
first three years, co-locators at the International Center will contribute $26,936.00, and of the
$161,925.00 for the last two years, co-locators will contribute $31,080.00. The base rent will be subject
to annual adjustments for increases in operating expenses of the building over and above those
established during the 1999 base year, and Center tenants will pay proportionate shares accordingly.
Working together with international community groups, the City of Fort Worth created the Fort Worth
International Center in 1997 to support international activities and provide services to Fort Worth
citizens interested in international business, cultural exchange, education and service activities.
Comprised of ten different international organizations, the Fort Worth International Center enhances the
City's international image, increases international relations and trade, and creates greater opportunities
and jobs for the citizens of Fort Worth. The Center is a public/private partnership funded by the City of
Fort Worth and the organizations with offices in the Center. Since mid-1997, organizations in the
International Center have had a measurable economic impact of $13.1 million; provided 2,183
counseling sessions; and hosted over 2,104 international visitors and 13,500 domestic visitors.
Co-locators at the Fort Worth International Center:
American-Thai Education Foundations and Yonok College
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fort Worth Sister Cities International
City of Fort Worth Office of International Affairs
City of Fort Worth Strategy 2000
Tarrant County Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Tarrant County College's International Small Business Development Center
U.S. Department of Commerce Fort Worth Export Assistance Center
U.S.-Argentina Chamber of Commerce
World Affairs Council of Greater Fort Worth
City of Fort Worth, Texas
4bayor And Couni"'I lZommunication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
2/29/00 **L-12737 02BAKER 2 of 2
suBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND FORT WORTH BAKER BUILDING, L.P. FOR THE FORT WORTH
INTERNATIONAL CENTER
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
of the General Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
Ramon Guajardo 6140 APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
Originating Department Head:
Ricardo Roberto 212-2661 (from) FF9 29 2000
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Jacqueline Bender 212-2660 C31y of FariW*rtkTex