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COUNTY OF TARRANT §
LEASE AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a
home rule municipal coiporation of the State of Texas, located within Tarrant, Denton and Wise
Counties, Texas (Hereinafter refer�•ed to as the "Lessee"), acting by and through Libby Watson,
its duly authorized Assistant Ciry Manager, and Bethlehem Baptist Church of Mansfield, Inc., a
Texas corporation located at 1188 West Broad St., Mansfield, Texas (Hereinafter refei7ed to as
the "Lessor").
WITNESSETH:
1.
LEASED PREMISES
That for and in consideration of the payment of the rentals hereinafter set out and the
performance of the covenants and agreements herein set forth, Lessor has contracted with and
does hereby lease unto Lessee Building #3 located at 1188 West Broad, Mansfield, Tarrant
County, Texas (hereinafter referred to as the "Leased Premises"):
1. Building #3 has 1,500 sq. ft. for (2) offices, which includes
spaces for private client counseling; (1) room for multi-purpose
usage; (1) general purpose reception room; (1) room for
storage of in-kind items and (1) kitchen facility with an
adjacent storage area.
Said Leased Premises is fiirther described and delineated on a copy of the floor plan of
said building, attached hereto and specifically incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
2.
TERM
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement, the term of this Agreement
shall be for a period beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007.
3.
RENT
Lessee shall pay monthly rental of $600 per month, payable on or before the tenth (10�n)
day of each month that Lessee occupies the Leased Premises.
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TAXES
Lessor agrees to pay all the usual and customary taxes levied and assessed against the
Leased Premises and improvements during the term of the Lease.
5.
TERMINATION IN THE EVENT OF NON-FUNDING
This Agreement is conditioned upon the actual receipt by Lessee of funds granted by the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and by Tarrant County, Texas and
appropriation of funding by the City Council; if such funds are not timely forthcoming or
appropriated, Lessee may, in its sole discretion, terminate this lease by thirty (30) days written
notice to Lessor and Lessee shall have no further responsibility for rental payments hereunder.
6.
PERMITTED USES; SUBLEASING
It is understood and agreed that the Lessee proposes to use the Leased Premises for the
Far Southeast Community Action Partners (CAP) Center of the Lessee; provided, however,
Lessee may sublease a portion of the space in the Leased Premises.
7.
MAINTENANCE; PARKING
Lessor agrees to pay all cost of maintaining the Leased Premises, including plumbing,
heating and air conditioning equipment, and shall keep the property in a good state of repair
during the term of this lease. Lessee shall notify Lessor promptly of necessary repairs or
maintenance, and Lessor shall promptly proceed to perform the same. Lessor shall provide, in
addition to the Leased Premises herein provided, adequate paved parking adjacent to the Leased
Premises for use by the officers, employees, program participants, guest and invitee of Lessee
and the Sublessee or Sublessee herein provided for. Such parking area shall be subject to the like
covenant of lessor regarding maintenance.
8.
UTILITIES
Lessee agrees to pay monthly to Lessor an amount equal to $50.00 to cover its portion of
water and wastewater utility expenses, said amount to be payable on or before the 10�h of each
month. Lessee shall be responsible for payments to the appropriate utility provider of the electric
utility costs for the Leased Premises, before it shall become delinquent. Lessee also agrees to pay
its own telephone installation costs and costs of telephone operation.
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9.
DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
Upon the occurrence of any casualty or peril to the Leased Premises, Lessee shall give
immediate notice to Lessor. If by such casualty of peril, the demised premises are, in the opinion
of Lessee, rendered substantially unfit for occupancy, and Lessee does not desire to have said
Leased Premises restored to the prior condition, this lease agreement shall cease and rent shall
abate from the occui7ence of such casualty.
10.
VENUE
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution,
performance, attempted performance or nonperformance of the lease, venue for said action shall
lie in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
— Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas.
11.
NOTICES
All notices required or permitted under this Agreement may be given to a party personally or
by mail, addressed to such party at the address stated below or to such other address as one party
may from time to time notify the other in writing. Any notice so given shall be deemed to have
been received when deposited in the United States mail so addressed with postage prepaid:
Lessee:
Parks and Community Services Department
Attn: Leona Johnson
4200 South Freeway, Suite 2200
Fort Worth, Texas 76115
With copy to:
Assistant City Attorney
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Lessor:
Bethlehem Baptist Church of Mansfield, Inc.
Attn: Rev. Michael A. Evans, Sr. Pastor
1188 West Broad Street
Mansfield, Texas 76063
12.
TERMINATION
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Upon the occurrence of any such event of default of the Agreement, the non-defaulting
party may terminate this Agreement by giving the defaulting party written notice of default and
intention to terminate, sent United States mail, certified, return receipt requested, to the
defaulting party's address specified in Paragraph 10. Any notice so given shall be deemed to
have been received when deposited in the United States mail so addressed with postage prepaid.
Upon receipt of such notice, the defaulting party shall have a period of fifteen (15) days from
receipt of such notice within which to cure such default. If the default is not cured within fifteen
(15) days, the non-defaulting party has the option to terminate this Agreement at the expiration of
the said fifteen-day period by providing notice, sent United States mail, certified, return receipt
requested, to the defaulting party of its intention to terminate. Written notice of intention to
terminate shall be sent United States mail, certified, return receipt reqttested, to the defaulting
party's address specified in Paragraph 10.
13.
GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or swrender
any of its governmental powers.
14.
SOLE AGREEMENT
This written instriiment constitutes the entire Agreement by the parties hereto concerning
the lease of the facilities and obligations of the parties and any prior or contemporaneous oral or
written agreement that puiports to vary from the terms hereof, shall be void. It is understood and
agreed that all the provisions of this License Agreement are applicable except where specifically
modified by Addendum A, in which case such Addendum shall apply.
15.
INTERPRETATION
In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly
for or against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
16.
AMENDMENT
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended without the written consent of all the
parties hereto and attached and made a part of this Agreement.
17.
CAPTIONS
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Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
18.
SUCCESSORS AND AS5IGN5
This Agreement shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and, except as
otherwise provided in this contract, their assigns.
19.
SEVERABILITY
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement are held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability
shall not affect any other provision hereof and this contract shall be considered as if such invalid,
illegal or unenforceable provisions were never contained herein.
20.
NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the
Lessee and the Lessor, and any lawful assign or successor of the Lessee, and are not
intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
21.
AUTHORITY OF LESSORS AGENT
By executing this Agreement, Lessor's agent affirms that he or she is authorized by
Lessor to execute this Agreement and that all representations made herein with regard to Lessor's
identity, address and legal status (corporation, partnership, individual, etc.) are true and conect.
22.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This written instrument constitutes the entire agreement by the parties hereto concerning
the demised premises; and any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement, which
purports to vary from the terms hereof, shall be void.
�IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
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Libby Watson
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BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, A Notary Public in and for the
State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Libby Watson, Assistant City manager, known to
me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to
me that same was the act of the City of For Worth, and that she executed the same as the act of
said city, for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL, this the ,�� �,L day of
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Rev. Michael
Evans, Sr., known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instniment,
and acknowledged to me that same was the act of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Mansfield,
Inc., and that he executed the same as the act of said church, he executed the same far the
purposes and consideration therein expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY , l� AND SEAL, this the �� day of
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STATE OF TEXAS §
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Deacon Willie
O. Lawson, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument,
and acknowledged to me that same was the act of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of Mansfield,
Inc., and that he executed the same as the act of said church, he executed the same for the
puiposes and consideration therein expressed.
GNEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL, this the �� � day of ��--���-���y
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Deacon
McClendon Moody, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged to me that same was the act of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of
Mansfield, Inc., and that he executed the same as the act of said church, he executed the same for
the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/31/2006 - Ordinance No. 17257-10-2006
DATE: Tuesday, October 31, 2006
LOG NAME: 80TARRANT06 REFERENCE NO.: *�C-21814
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, Execution of Lease
Agreement for the Operation of Two Community Action Partners Centers, Authorization of Interfund
Loan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of $22,800.00 from Tarrant County for Fiscal
Year 2006-2007 for two Community Action Partners (CAP) Centers beginning October 1, 2006, and
expiring September 30, 2007;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Bethlehem Baptist Church for the Far
Southeast CAP in an amount not to exceed $650.00 per month and Richard Hartman for the Far Northwest
CAP in an amount not to exceed $828.00 per month. Each agreement is to begin October 1, 2006 and
expire September 30, 2007;
3. Authorize a non-interest bearing, inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the
amount of $5,700.00 for interim financing of this grant project, pending contract execution; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $22,800.00 from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has contracted with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to
serve as the Cammunity Action Agency for Tarrant County under the name of CAP. The CAP provides
services to low-income residents Tarrant County-wide.
Tarrant County provides funding for the operation of two CAP centers. The Far Southeast CAP (located at
1188 West Broad Street in Mansfield, Texas) and the Far Northwest CAP (located at 920 Roberts Cut-Off in
River Oaks, Texas) are located outside the city limits of Fort Worth. Following the approval of the Tarrant
County budget, expenses incurred by the City for the operation of these centers wil( be reimbursed by
Tarrant County. These expenses will include:
1. Lease for the Far Southeast CAP is $7,800.00 per year (including water and wastewater costs);
2. Lease for the Far Northwest CAP is $9,936.00 per year (not including utilities); and
3. The remaining funds of $5,064.00 will be used to supplement the costs of utilities and telephones.
The Far Southeast and Far Northwest CAP Centers will continue to provide case management, information
and referral services, client intake and assessment, emergency assistance, including the Comprehensive
Energy Assistance Program and other social services to low-income households in southeast and
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northwest Tarrant County.
The costs to operate the referenced CAP centers are wholly underwritten by federal, state and county
funds.
The interim financing is requested to provide a smooth transition from one grant funding cycle to the
next. Interim financing is only a temporary loan pending contract execution.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of
the Grant Funds. Upon execution of the grant contract, the interim interfund loan will be reimbursed to the
General Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 220001 000422149000 $5,700.00
GR76 451345 080422149000 $22,800.00
GR76 VARIOUS 080422149010 $22,800.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bX:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GG01 136076 0000000 $5,700.00
Libby Watson (6183)
Melody Mitchell (Acting) (5704)
Leona T, Johnson (5775)
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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,800
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING l-WO
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS CENTERS; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2006-
2007 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $22,800 from available funds for the purpose of
funding two Community Action Partners Centers.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,
inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or
judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 17142 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said
conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: