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SPINKS AIRPORT CONTRACT NO.
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GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT
DEERE &COMPANY
This GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT ("Lease") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("Lessor"), a home rule municipal corporation organized
under the laws of the State of Texas, acting by and through Marc Ott, its duly authorized Assistant
City Manager, and DEERE & COMPANY ("Lessee"), a Delaware corporation acting by and
through Tim Carstens, its duly authorized Manager of Marketing Services.
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and obligations contained herein, Lessor and
Lessee agree as follows:
1. PROPERTY LEASED.
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee certain unimproved land at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport ("Airport") identified and depicted on Exhibit "A," attached hereto and hereby
made a part of this Lease for all purposes(the"Premises").
2. TERM.
The term of this Lease shall commence on July 15, 2005 ("Effective Date") and
expire on September 15, 2005, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. This term shall
apply to the entirety of Lessee's Premises, whether leased as of the Effective Date or added
to the Premises at a later date.
3. RENT.
Lessee shall pay Lessor a total rental amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
to lease the Premises. The rental amount shall include all amounts for rental of the premises.
Lessee shall pay One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($1,667.00)
due upon execution of this lease agreement. Lessee shall pay One Thousand Six Hundred
Sixty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($1,667.00) due on or before August 1, 2005. Lessee shall
pay the final One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Six and 00/100 Dollars ($1,666.00) on or
before August 15,2005.
4. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.
Lessee agrees to keep and maintain the Premises in a good, clean and sanitary
condition at all times. Lessee covenants and agrees that it will not make or suffer any waste
of the Premises. Lessee agrees that, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all trade
fixtures, furnishings, equipment and other personal property of every kind or description
which are brought on to the Premises by Lessee after the effective date of this Lease shall be
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at Lessee's sole risk or at the sole risk of those claiming under Lessee. Lessor shall not be
liable for any damage to such property or loss suffered by Lessee's business or business
operations.
5. INSPECTION
5.1 Lessor shall have the right and privilege, through its officers, agents, servants or
employees, to inspect the Premises. Except in the event of an emergency, Lessor
shall conduct any such inspection during ordinary business hours.
5.2 During any inspection, Lessor may perform any obligations that Lessor is authorized
or required to perform under the terms of this Lease or pursuant to its governmental
duties under federal state or local laws,rules or regulations.
6. USE OF PREMISES.
Lessee hereby agrees to use the Premises solely for purposes related to Lessee's
2005 Farm Show Agricultural Initiative. Such purposes shall be agreed upon by Lessor and
Lessee and changed as necessary. No changes in the use of the premises shall be made
unless agreed to by Lessor and Lessee.
7. RIGHTS AND RESERVATIONS OF LESSOR
Lessor reserves the right to temporarily close the Airport or any of its facilities for
maintenance,improvements, safety or security of either the Airport or the public, or for any
other cause deemed necessary by Lessor. In this event,Lessor shall in no way be liable for
any damages asserted by Lessee,including,but not limited to, damages from an alleged
disruption of Lessee's business operations. Any temporary closure of the Leased Premises
shall be limited to safety or security of the Airport or the public, or for any necessary
maintenance issues as determined by the City.
8. INSURANCE.
8.1 Lessee shall procure and maintain at all times,in full force and effect, a policy or
policies of insurance as specified in this Section 8,naming the City of Fort Worth as
an additional insured and covering all risks related to the leasing, use, occupancy,
maintenance, existence or location of the Premises. Lessee shall obtain the
following insurance coverage at the limits specified herein:
• Commercial General Liability:
$5,000,000 per occurrence,
• Automobile Liability:
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$1,000,000 per accident,
including,but not limited to, coverage on any automobile used in Lessee's
operations on the Premises;
8.2 As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Lease, Lessee shall furnish
Lessor with appropriate certificates of insurance signed by the respective insurance
companies as proof that it has obtained the types and amounts of insurance coverage
required herein.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Lessee shall operate as an independent
contractor as to all rights and privileges granted herein, and not as an agent, representative
or employee of Lessor. Lessee shall have the exclusive right to control the details of its
operations and activities on the Premises and shall be solely responsible for the acts and
omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, patrons,
licensees and invitees. Lessee acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall
not apply as between Lessor and Lessee, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and
subcontractors. Lessee further agrees that nothing herein shall be construed as the creation
of a partnership or joint enterprise between Lessor and Lessee.
10. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
LESSEE SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CLAIMS,
DEMANDS, LAWSUITS OR OTHER ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY OF ANY KIND, INCL UDING DEATH, TO ANY AND
ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR
ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S) OF LESSEE, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS,
EMPLOYEES AND/OR SUBLESSEES.
IN ADDITION, LESSEE, AT LESSEE'S OWN EXPENSE, SHALL
INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS LESSOR, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS AND/OR EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM,
LAWSUIT OR OTHER ACTION FOR DAMAGES OF ANYKIND,INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO LESSEE'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS)AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL
PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,
TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL ACT(S) OR
OMISSION(S) OF LESSEE, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES
AND/OR SUBLESSEES.
LESSEE ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITYAND AGREES TO PAYLESSOR
FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES OR DAMAGES TO THE PREMISES WHICH ARISE
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OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AND ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF
LESSEE, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES OR INVITEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
LESSOR,ITS SERVANTS,AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES.
LESSOR DOES NOT GUARANTEE POLICE PROTECTION TO LESSEE OR
ITS PROPERTY. LESSOR IS OBLIGATED ONLY TO PROVIDE SECURITY
ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN LESSOR'S CERTIFICATION UNDER FAA
REGULATIONS. LESSEE SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS OF THE FAA PERTAINING TO AIRPORT SECURITY ON THE
PREMISES iVHICHIS RELATED TO LESSEE'S OPERATIONS THEREON.
11. TERMINATION AND DEFAULT
Either party shall have the right to terminate this lease agreement at any time upon
thirty(30) days written notice to the other party for a material breach of this Agreement.
Upon termination or expiration of this Lease, all rights,powers and privileges granted to
Lessee hereunder shall cease and Lessee shall vacate the Premises. Not later than the tenth
calendar day following the effective date of termination or expiration, Lessee shall remove
from the Premises all trade fixtures, tools, machinery, equipment,materials and supplies
placed on the Premises by Lessee pursuant to this Lease. After such time, Lessor shall have
the right to take full possession of the Premises,by force if necessary, and to remove any
and all parties and property remaining on any part of the Premises. Lessee agrees that it will
assert no claim of any kind against Lessor, its agents, servants, employees or
representatives, which may stem from Lessor's lawful termination of this Lease or any act
incident to Lessor's assertion of its right to terminate or Lessor's exercise of any rights
granted hereunder, excluding such acts of Lessor's negligence which cause direct damages
to Lessee.
12. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Lease shall be conclusively
determined to have been delivered when (i) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants or representatives, or (ii) deposited in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
To LESSOR:
For Rent: For All Other Matters:
City of Fort Worth City of Fort Worth
Revenue Office Aviation Department
1000 Throckrnorton 4201 N. Main St. Ste. 200
Fort Worth TX 76102 Fort Worth TX 76106
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To LESSEE:
Deere&Company
Tim Carstens
Manager of Marketing Services
One John Deere Place
Moline,Illinois 61265
13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
13.1 Lessee shall not assign, sell, convey, sublease or transfer any of its rights,privileges,
duties or interests granted by this Lease without the advance written consent of
Lessor,which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
13.2 If Lessor consents to any assignment or sublease, all terms, covenants and
agreements set forth in this Lease shall apply to the assignee or sublessee, and such
assignee or sublessee shall be bound by the terms and conditions of this Lease the
same as if it had originally executed this Lease. The failure or refusal of Lessor to
approve a requested assignment or sublease shall not relieve Lessee of its
obligations hereunder,including payment of rentals, fees and charges.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES,RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Lessee covenants and agrees that it shall not engage in any unlawful use of the
Premises. Lessee further agrees that it shall not permit its officers, agents, servants,
employees, contractors, subcontractors, patrons, licensees or invitees to engage in any
unlawful use of the Premises and Lessee immediately shall remove from the Premises any
person engaging in such unlawful activities. Unlawful use of the Premises by Lessee itself
shall constitute an immediate breach of this Lease.
Lessee agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws; all
ordinances, rules and regulations of Lessor; all rules and regulations established by the
Director; and all rules and regulations adopted by the City Council pertaining to the conduct
required at airports owned and operated by Lessor, as such laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations exist or may hereafter be amended or adopted. In the event Lessor becomes
aware that Lessee is not in compliance with the aforementioned regulation, Lessor will
notify Lessee or any of its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees
or invitees of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, and Lessee shall
immediately desist from and correct the violation.
15. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANT.
Lessee, for itself, its personal representatives, successors in interest and assigns, as
part of the consideration herein, agrees as a covenant running with the land that no person
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shall be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of Lessee's use of the Premises
on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, handicap, sex, sexual orientation or
familial status. Lessee agrees to furnish its accommodations and to price its goods as and
services as applicable on a fair and equal basis to all persons. If any claim arises from an
alleged violation of this non-discrimination covenant by Lessee, its personal representatives,
successors in interest or assigns, Lessee agrees to indemnify Lessor and hold Lessor
harmless.
16. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Lease,Lessor does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers.
17. NO WAIVER.
The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Lease or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of that party's
right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
18. VENUE AND JURISDICTION.
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any
provision of this Lease or of Lessee's operations on the Premises, venue for such action
shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. This Lease shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
19. SEVERABILITY.
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 any way be
affected or impaired.
20. FORCE MAJEURE.
Lessor and Lessee shall exercise every reasonable effort to meet their respective
obligations as set forth in this Lease,but shall not be held liable for any delay in or omission
of performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable control,
including, but not limited to, compliance with any government law, ordinance or regulation,
acts of God, acts of omission, fires, strikes, lockouts,national disasters,wars, riots,material
or labor restrictions, transportation problems and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable
control of Lessor or Lessee.
21. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING. —
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Headings and titles used in this Lease are for reference purposes only and shall not
be deemed a part of this Lease.
22. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This written instrument, including any documents attached hereto or incorporated
herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between Lessor and
Lessee, its assigns and successors in interest, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior
or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent
in conflict with any provisions of this Lease. The terms and conditions of this Lease shall
not be amended unless agreed to in writing by both parties.
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IN TNESS )WREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Lease in multiples, this
'day of I , , �, , 2005.
CITY WO DEERE & COMPANY
By: By:
Marc tt Tim Carstens
Assistant City Manager Manager of Marketing Services
ATTEST: ATT70�0
By: By: �.
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ' L C- TATPON
FNGTARY f'1,1�56.lC-;�yl'/1`TE®F ILLIN®ISCOMIM1:8ION EXPIRES 3.5-2Cos i
Assistant City Attorney
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on
this day personally appeared i I0; tZ, r , (name), Y hAd L)-C- _A.; .(title) of
Deere & Company, known to me to be the person whose namlej is subscribed o the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of Deere & Company, and that he
executed the same as the act of Deere & Company, for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
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GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _2 P day of
2005. 5 �oFrlclnL SEALvw
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NOTARY PUBLIC-STATE OF ILLINOIS
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My COMMISSION EXPIRES 3-5.2006
Notary Public in and for the State of Te�
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on
this day personally appeared Marc Ott, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the City of Fort
Worth and that he executed the same as the act of the City of Fort Worth for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of t , itc-LQ
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Notary Public m and for the State of Texas
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HETTIE LANE
' MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FoK1 WOxrll
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/17/2005
DATE: 5/17/2005 REFERENCE NO.: **C-20737 LOG NAME: 55JOHN
DEERE
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of Lease Agreement with Deere and Company for the Use of
Agricultural Land at Spinks Airport for the Purpose of Constructing and Demonstrating
Agricultural Equipment in Conjunction with the 2005 John Deere Expo at the Fort Worth
Convention Center
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
with Deere and Company for the use of approximately 44 acres of agricultural land at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport.
DISCUSSION:
Deere and Company proposes to use approximately 44 acres of unimproved land, for a fee of
$5,000.00, on the east side of Fort Worth Spinks Airport. Deere and Company will be using this site
to build and demonstrate agricultural equipment that will be presented at the 2005 John Deere Expo
to be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Deere and Company will be using the property for a sixty day term. The term will begin on July 15,
2005 and end on September 15, 2005. All agreement terms will be in accordance with City
policies. The proposed area is adjacent to FM 1187 and the use of the property will not have an
adverse effect on aviation activities at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
The property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that the Revenue office of the Finance Department will be responsible
for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City under this agreement.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
PE40 491412 0551201 $5,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head: Mike Feeley (5403)
Additional Information Contact: Mike Feeley (5403)
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