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LEASE AGREEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This lease agreement (Lease) is made and entered into this, the �-�ti�� day of
<�%� ��� ,(� , 2007, the effective date hereof, at Fort Worth, Texas by and between the
City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized
representative, Assistant City Manager, Dale Fisseler, (Lessor) and Ernst O.W. Daus,
(Lessee).
SECTION 1. Leased Premises and Common Area.
A. For and in consideration of the rental payments to be paid under this Lease, Lessor leases
to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor the following described property on a full
service basis:
Approximately 200 rentable square feet of office space (the "Leased Premises")
in the "Building" located at 808 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Tarrant
County, Texas, a mare particular description of which is attached as "E�ibit A."
The Leased Premises as described above together with any and all structures,
improvements, fixtures and appurtenances thereon, thereunder or over, shall be referred
to as the "Leased Premises".
B. The Leased Premises shall be leased to Lessee unfurnished.
C. Lessee agrees that the Leased Premises location may change during the term of the
Lease. If Lessor desires to move Lessee during the term of this Lease, Lessor shall offer
comparable space to Lessee and Lessee shall determine, in its sole discretion whether to
accept such space. If Lessee does not accept the new space, this Lease shall
automatically be terminated.
SECTION 2. Master Lease for Office Space
Lessee understands that Lessor is subleasing the Leased Premises to Lessee and that Lessor is
leasing the Leased Premises from Ft. Worth Plaza, Limited Partnership under a Master Lease
("Master Lease") and Lessee agrees that this Lease is subject and subordinate to such Master
Lease.
SECTION 3. Use of Premises.
A. The Leased Premises shall be used primarily for administrative offices of the Lessee.
B. The Leased Premises may not be used for any illegal activity, or any, acti�ity, of a �'
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take measures to guard against any condition at the Leased Premises of an illegal nature,
or of a hazardous or high-risk nature that would endanger property or human safety.
SECTION 4. Term and Rent.
A. This lease shall be for a period of 6 months comrnencing on June 1, 2007 and
terminating November 30, 2007, unless a prior termination is effected by either Lessor or
Lessee under the termination provisions of this Lease. During the 6 month term, Lessee
shall pay Lessor annualized rent of $27.00 per square foot per year base rent, payable in
equal monthly installments of $450.00.
B. Lessee shall have the right to renew this Lease for one year with thirty days written notice
to Lessor at the then prevalent market rate as determined by Lessor.
B. Lessee shall also be responsible for Additional Rent EYpenses as outlined in Section 5
during any renewal term.
C. Lessee shall pay Lessor rent at 808 Throcicmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
SECTION 5. Additional Rent Expenses
A. In the event Operating Expenses (as hereinafter defined) of Lessor incurred in connection
with the Land and Building, of which the Leased Premises �re a part, shall for any
calendar year during the Term of this Lease exceed the sum of the 2006 Base Year Actual
expenses, Lessee agrees to pay as additional rental Lessee's pro rata share ("Lessee's
Share") as determined by Lessor of such Operating Expenses in excess of 2006 Base
Year. ("Excess Operating Expenses") of the Leased Area. The 2006 Base Year shall be
determined under the Master Lease between the City of Fort Worth and Ft. Worth Plaza,
Limited Partnership.
B. The term "Operating Expenses" as used herein shall include all costs and expenses of
every kind and nature whatsoever incurred by Lessor in connection with the ownership,
operation, and maintenance of the Building, No decrease in Operating Expenses shall
reduce Lessee's rent below the sum set forth in Section 1.A.
C. Lessee agrees to pay Lessee's Share of Excess Operating Expenses for the ensuing Lease
Period, as estimated under the Master Lease. If this Lease commences on other than the
first day of a calendar year, or if this Lease expires on other than the last day of a
calendar year, then the Excess Operating Expenses shall be prorated according to the
portion of the Term that occurs during such calendar year. At least fifteen (15) days prior
to the commencement of each calendar year during the Term, commencing with the
calendar year 2006, Lessar shall furnish Lessee a written statement setting forth the
estimated Lessee's Share for the following year and a statement showing one-twelfth
(1/12) of the amount of the estimated Lessee's Share. If, as finally determined, Lessee's
Share shall be greater than or less than the aggregate of all installments so paid to the
Lessor for such twelve (12) month period, then Lessee shall pay to Lessor the amount of
such underpayment within thirty (30) days of,delivery of such statement, or the Lessor
shall credit Lessee for the amount of such overpayment, as the case may be.
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SECTION 6. Si�na�e; Utilities
A. At Lessee's expense, Lessor shall provide appropriate signage identifying the Leased
Premises.
B. Lessee shall be responsible for obtaining and for the payment of all telephone and
internet charges.
SECTION 7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF LEASED PREMISES.
Lessee shall keep the Leased Premises, including all fixtures installed by Lessee, in good and
tenantable condition. In addition, Lessee shall pay the cost of repair and replacement due to
damage or injury done to the Building (other than the Leased Premises) or any part thereof by
Lessee or Lessee's agents, employees, contractors, licensees or invitees. Such amount shall be
paid by Lessee to Lessor upon demand, plus interest thereon, as provided in this Lease, from
demand until payment. Upon termination of this Lease, Lessee will surrender and deliver up the
Leased Premises to Lessor in the same condition in which they existed at the commencement of
the Lease, excepting only ardinary wear and tear and damage arising from any cause required
hereunder to be repaired at Lessor's expense
SECTION 8. ALTERATIONS; INSPECTIONS.
A. Lessee shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Leased Premises
without the prior written consent of Lessor.
B. Lessor and Ft. Worth Plaza, Limited Partnership under the Master Lease shall have the
right to enter upon the Leased Premises for the purpose of inspecting same, or of making
repairs or additions to the Leased Premises, or of making repairs, alterations, or additions
to adjacent premises, or of showing the Leased Premises to prospective purchasers,
lessors, or lenders.
SECTION 9. INSURANCE
A. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Lessee shall at all times during the term
hereof, maintain a Commercial General Liability Policy of insurance with limits not less
than $1,000,000 per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury or death and
property damage, $2,000,000 aggregate. Said policy shall have the City of Fort Worth
as an additional insured. Lessee shall furnish to Lessor a certificate of insurance
verifying such coverage with a conf°irmation that such policy shall not be subject to
cancellation eYcept upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lessor. Lessor may, at
its option, also require Lessee to submit a copy of the policy or policies in effect as well
as proof of payment of premiums.
B. Insurance for Contents Lessee shall be responsible for maintaining any policy of
insurance which will insure against loss of property owned by Lessee which is located
on the Leased Premises. Said insurance shall waive any right of subrogation in favor of
Lessor.
C. Liquor Liability and Host Liability. If Lessee sells, gives, serves or allows alcoholic
beverages to be sold, given or served, Lessee shall at all times during the term hereof
maintain Liquor Liability coverage and Host Liability coverage with limits not less than
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$1,000,000 per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury or death and
property damage, $2,000,000 aggregate.
D. Prior to Lessee moving into the Leased Premises, Lessor must provide Lessee with
evidence of coverage required by this Lease. Such evidence shall be in the form of
Certificates of Insurance issued by the insurance carrier. Throughout the term, Lessor
must provide Lessee with renewal certificates prior to the expiration date shown on the
previous Certificate of Insurance on file with Lessor. Certificates of Insurance must
specify the additional insured status mentioned above as well as the Waivers of
Subrogation. Each Certificate of Insurance must state that Lessor will be notified in
writing thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, material change, or renewal of insurance.
SECTION 10. INDEMNITY; WAIVER OF LIABILITY
A. LESSEE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND SAVE HARMLESS LESSOR
AND ITS EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY "INDEMNITEES") FROM AND
AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS
(INCLUDING COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS' FEES, AND COSTS OF
INVESTIGATION) OF ANY NATURE, HIND OR DESCRIPTION OF ANY
PERSON OR ENTITY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF,
CAUSED BY; OR RESULTING FROM (IN WHOLE OR IN PART): (i) THE USE
AND OCCUPATION OF THE LEASED PREMISES, (ii) ANY ACT OR
OCCURRENCE ON THE LEASED PREMISES, OR ANY PART THEREOF, (iii)
THIS LEASE OR THE PERFORMANCE BY LESSEE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS
HEREUNDER OR (iv) ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF LESSEE
OR ANY INVITEE, LICENSEE, EMPLOYEE, DIRECTOR, OFFICER,
SERVANT, CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR OR LESSEE OF LESSEE
OCCURRING ON, IN, OR ABOUT THE LEASED PREMISES OR THE
BUILDING (THE ABOVE HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO
AS "CLAIMS"), EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS ARISE
FROM OR ARE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE, SOLE
NEGLIGENCE AND/OR STRICT LIABILITY OF ANY OF THE
INDEMNITEES. IF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT
BY OR AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH
LIABILITY OR CLAIMS, LESSEE, ON NOTICE FROM LESSOR, SHALL
DEFEND SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING, AT LESSEE'S EXPENSE, BY OR
THROUGH ATTORNEYS REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO LESSOR. THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL APPLY TO ALL ACTIVITIES
OF LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THE LEASED PREMISES OR BUILDING,
WHETHER OCCURRING BEFORE OR AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT
DATE OF THE TERM AND BEFORE OR AFTER THE EXPIRATION OR
TERMINATION OF THIS LEASE. LESSEE'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS
PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO THE LIMITS OR COVERAGE
OF INSURANCE MAINTAINED OR REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY
LESSEE UNDER THIS LEASE.
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B. NO INDEMNITEE SHALL BE LIABLE IN ANY MANNER TO LESSEE OR ANY
OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INJURY TO OR DEATH OF PERSONS OR FOR
ANY LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF LESSEE, ITS EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS, CUSTOMERS, INVITEES, OR TO OTHERS, REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER SUCH PROPERTY IS ENTRUSTED TO EMPLOYEES OF THE
BUILDING. OR SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE IS OCCASIONED BY CASUALTY,
THEFT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF WHATSOEVER NATURE. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT THAT SUCH INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY INDEMNITEES, IN NO
EVENT SHALL ANY INDEMNITEE BE LIABLE IN ANY MANNER TO
LESSEE OR ANY OTHER PARTY AS THE RESULT OF THE ACTS OR
OMISSIONS OF LESSEE, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR
ANY OTHER LESSEE OF THE BUILDING. ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY
UPON THE LEASED PREMISES SHALL BE AT THE RISK OF LESSEE ONLY
AND NO INDEMNITEES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THERETO
OR THEFT THEREOF, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DAMAGE OR
THEFT IS CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY
INDEMNITEE.
SECTION 11: DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES
A. Lessee Defaults. Each of the following acts ar omissions of Lessee or occurrences shall
constitute an "Event of Default:"
(1) Failure or refusal by Lessee to timely pay Rent or other payments hereunder.
(2) Failure to perform or observe any other covenant or condition of this Lease by
Lessee to be performed or observed prior to the expiration of a period of ten (10)
days following written notice to Lessee of such failure.
(3) Abandonment or vacating of the Leased Premises or any significant portion
thereof for a period in excess of ninety (90) days.
(4) The filing or execution or occurrence of: A petition in bankruptcy or other
insolvency proceeding by or against Lessee; or petition or answer seeking relief
under any provision of the Bankruptcy Act; or an assignment for the benefit of
creditors or composition; or a petition or other proceeding by or against the
Lessee for the appointment of a trustee, receiver or liquidator of Lessee or any of
Lessee's property; or a proceeding by any governmental authority for the
dissolution or liquidation of Lessee.
B. This Lease and the Term and estate hereby granted and the demise hereby made are
subject to the limitation that if and whenever any Event of Default shall occur, Lessor
may, at its option, in addition to all other rights and remedies given hereunder or by law
or equity, do any one or more of the following:
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(1) Terminate this Lease, in which event Lessee shall immediately surrender
possession of the Leased Premises to Lessor.
(2) Enter upon and take possession of the Leased Premises and expel or remove
Lessee and any other occupant therefrom, with or without having terminated the
Lease.
(3) Alter locks and other security devices at the Leased Premises.
C. No such alteration of security devices and no removal or other exercise of dominion by
Lessor over the property of Lessee or others at the Leased Premises shall be deemed
unauthorized or constitute a conversion, Lessee hereby consenting, after any Event of
Default, to the aforesaid exercise of dominion over Lessee's property within the Building.
All claims for damages by reason of such re-entry and/or repossession and/or alteration
of locks or other security devices are hereby waived, as are all claims for damages by
reason of any distress warrant, forcible detainer proceedings, sequestration proceedings
or other legal process. Lessee agrees that any re-entry by Lessor may be pursuant to
judgment obtained in forcible detainer proceedings or other legal proceedings or without
the necessity for any legal proceedings, as Lessor may elect, and Lessor shall not be
liable in trespass or otherwise.
D. In the event Lessor elects to terminate the Lease by reason of an Event of Default, then,
notwithstanding such termination, Lessee shall be liable for and shall pay to Lessor at
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, the sum of all Rent and other indebtedness accrued to
the date of such termination.
E. Notice of Termination. If Lessee fails to cure any default within the time periods set
forth in Section 12A above, Lessor may terminate this lease upon written notice sent
certified mail to the Lessee. Termination shall be effective 30 days after Lessee receives
such notice.
F. Lessor Default. In the event of any failure to perfoi�n any provision in this Lease
Agreement by Lessor, Lessee shall give Lessor written notice specifying the default with
particularity, and Lessor shall thereupon have thirty (30) days (plus an additional
reasonable period as may be required in the exercise by Lessor of due diligence) in which
to cure any such default. If Lessor fails to so cure any default after this notice, Lessee
may terminate this Lease upon written notice to Lessor, such termination to be effective
within ten (10) days after Lessor's receipt of such notice.
SECTION 12. Fixtures .
Lessee may remove all of its owned trade fixtures, office supplies and movable office furniture
and equipment not attached to the Building provided: (1) such removal is made prior to the
termination of the Term; (2) Lessee is not in default of any obligation or covenant under this
Lease at the time of such removal; and (3) Lessee promptly repairs all damage caused by such
removal. All other property at the Leased Premises and any alteration or addition to the Leased
Premises (including wall-to-wall carpeting, paneling or other wall covering) and any other article
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attached or affixed to the floor, wall or ceiling of the Leased Premises (any of which as stated
above shall require Lessor's prior written consent) shall become the property of Lessor and shall
remain upon and be surrendered with the Leased Premises as part thereof at the termination of
this Lease, Lessee hereby waiving all rights to any payment or compensation therefore. If,
however, Lessor so requests in writing, Lessee will, prior to termination of this Lease, remove
any and all alterations, additions, fixtures, equipment and property placed or installed by it or at
its request in the Leased Premises and will repair any damage caused by such removal.
SECTION 13. Non-Appropriation Termination
Notwithstanding any provision contained herein, this Lease shall terminate in the event
that the governing body of Lessor shall fail to appropriate sufficient funds to satisfy any
obligation of the City of Fort Worth under the Master Lease. Termination shall be
effective as of the last day of the fiscal period for which suf�cient funds were appropriated
or upon expenditure of all appropriated funds, whichever comes first.
SECTION 14. Surrender of Leased Premises. Upon the termination of this Lease for any
reason whatsoever, Lessee shall surrender possession of the Leased Premises in the same
condition as the Leased Premises were in upon delivery of possession under the Lease,
reasonable wear and tear excepted. Lessee also shall surrender all keys for the Leased Premises
to Lessor at the place then fixed for the payment for rent and shall inform Lessor of all
combinations on locks, safes, and vaults, if any, on the Leased Premises. Lessee shall remove all
its furniture and equipment on or before the termination of the Lease; and Lessee shall be
responsible for repairing any damage to the Leased Premises caused by the removal of furniture
and equipment.
SECTION 15. Governmental Re�ulations.
A. Lessee agrees to comply fully with all applicable Federal, state, and murucipal laws,
statutes, ordinances, codes, or regulations in connection with use of the Leased Premises.
B. Lessee shall not introduce nor allow to be introduced any hazardous waste or materials
within the Leased Premises.
SECTION 16. Assi�nment.
Lessee shall not assign this Lease without the prior written approval of Lessor.
SECTION 17. Notices.
All notices to Lessor shall be sent to:
Sigi Frias
Director, Fort Worth International Center
808 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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All notices to Lessee shall be sent to:
Ernst O.W Daus
808 Throckmorton St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Mailing of all notices under the Lease shall be deemed sufficient if mailed certified,
return receipt requested and addressed as specified herein to the other party's address. All time
periods related to any notice requirements specified in the Lease shall commence upon the
terms specified in the section requiring the notice.
SECTION 18. Entire A�reement; Modification .
A. This Lease shall constitute the entire agreement of the Lessor and Lessee, and shall
supersede any prior agreements, either oral ar written, pertaining to the Leased Premises.
B. This agreement cannot be changed or modified orally, but only by an instrument in
writing signed by both parties.
SECTION 19. Waivers .
One or more waivers of any covenant, term, or condition of the Lease by either Lessor or Lessee
shall not be construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same covenant, term, or
condition. The consent or approval by either Lessor or Lessee to or of any act by the other party
requiring such consent or approval shall not be deemed a waiver or render unnecessary consent to
or approval of any subsequent similar act.
SECTION 20. Choice of Law; Venue.
A. This lease and the relationship created hereby shall be governed by the laws of` the State
of Texas.
B. Venue for any action brought to interpret or enforce the terms of the Lease or for any
breach shall be in Tarrant County, Texas.
SECTION 21. Holdover.
Any possession of the Leased Premises by Lessee after the date of expiration or termination of
the Lease shall be deemed to be a month-to-month tenancy at sufferance, terminable by either
party upon 30 days written notice.
SECTION 22. Contract Construction.
The parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so chooses, its counsel have reviewed and
revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities
are to be resolved against the drafting party must not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
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ATTACHMENT & EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Leased Premises
SIGNED this � day of �� i�� �
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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 Dale Fisseler, known to me to be the same 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/she executed the same as the act of said City of Fort Worth
for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN iJNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this �'(,GC, day of
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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 Ernst O.W. Daus, known to me to be the same person whose
name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that the same was the
act of Ernst O.W. Daus and that he/she executed the same as the act of said Ernst O.W. Daus
for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN ITNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this �"-� } 1� -� day of
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/5/2004
DATE: 8/5/2004 REFERENCE NO.: **G-14446 LOG NAME: 17FWIC LEASE
CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Authorization to Sublease the Leased Space at 808 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas, for
the Fort Worth International Center
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Fort Worth International Center (FWIC), through
February 28, 2012:
1. To sublease available space and work stations to organizations involved in international trade or
relationships in order to generate rent revenue;
2. To offer short-term no-cost leases to foreign companies evaluating investment in Fort Worth; and
3. To offer no-cost leases to local, state, federal and foreign government agencies, with a requirement to
report quarterly performance measures.
DISCLlSSION:
The Fort Worth International Center occupies 13,344 square feet in the building located at 808 Throckmorton
Street. The current lease on the space expires February 28, 2009 and includes a clause permitting renewal
until 2012. Rent revenue collected from tenants will offset the cost of the lease to the General Fund.
Offering short-term, (normally 4 to 6 weeks), no-cost leases, to foreign companies that come to Fort Worth to
evaluate making an investment, is a strategy in the FWIC business plan to facilitate recruiting foreign
investment in Fort Worth. Companies assessing Fort Worth for office, warehouse and/or manufacturing
facilities will be allowed to use an office in the FWIC during regular office hours. No keys will be
issued. Telephone lines in the office would be restricted from long distance charges. Limited receptionist
services would be included.
The FWIC builds relationships with government agencies to provide international business development and
transaction level assistance to local businesses. Such government agencies may be offered no-cost
leases. The no cost lease covers office space only. All other expenses incurred by the government agency
pertinent to occupying the space will be the responsibility of the agency. Those leases would include a
requirement to report perFormance measures, such as numbers and amounts of transactions each quarter.
This property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that the Economic & Community Development Department will be responsible
for the collection and deposit of funds for any subleases generated by this agreement.
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Submitted for Citv Manager's Office b�
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Dale Fisseler (Acting) (6140)
Tom Higgins (6192)
Dorothy Wing (212-2665)
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