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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 53032 CITY SECRETARY ("ONTRACTNO. 5303 o_� N0V -7 251E FORT WORTH AVIATION DEPARTMENT CtT`{p�FOR�vvpRjK ADMINISTRATION BUILDING OFFICE LEASE Clv SECiopgl MONTH-TO-MONTH FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT This ADMINISTRATION BUILDING OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT ("Lease") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("Lessor"), a home rule municipal corporation under the State of Texas, acting by and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Bryan Shaw("Lessee"),an individual. In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and obligations contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. PROPERTY LEASED. Lessor demises and leases to Lessee the following real property(hereinafter referred to as "Premises") in the Administration Building ("Admin Building") at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport("Airport") in Fort Worth, Tarrant County,Texas: 1097 square feet of office space identified as Suite L23,Lower Level, depicted on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and hereby made a part of this Lease for all purposes. 2. TERM OF LEASE. The Initial Term of this Lease shall commence on the date of execution of this Lease ("Effective Date")and continue on a month-to-month basis until either party terminates this Agreement, for any reason, by providing the other party with not less than 30-days written notice prior to the effective date of such termination. 3. RENT. 3.1. Rates and Adjustments. Lessee shall commence the payment of rent, in accordance with this Section 3, on the Effective Date of this Lease. From the Effective Date, Lessee hereby promises and agrees to pay Lessor a rental rate of$14.50 per square foot, which is the current rental rate as prescribed under the Lessor's Schedule of Rates and Charges, for the 1097 square feet on the Premises, for a total of Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Six dollars and 501100 or$ 1,325.54 per month. On October 1, 2020, and on October 1st of each year thereafter in which this Lease is still in effect, Lessee's rental rate shall be adjusted to comply with the rates prescribed for the Premises by Lessor's Schedule of Rates and Charges in effect at the respective time. In no event shall Lessee's monthly rental rate exceed the then-current rates prescribed by Lessor's published Schedule of Rates and Charges for the type or types of property at the Airport similar to the type or types of property that comprise the Premises. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement FT Mw911TH,TX BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page t of 3.2. Payment Dates and Late Fees. Monthly rent payments under this Lease are due on or before the first (lst) day of each month. Payments must be received during normal working hours by the due date at the location for Lessor's Revenue Office as set forth in Section 18. Rent shall be considered past due if Lessor has not received full payment on or before the 10'day of the month for which payment is due. Lessor will assess a late penalty charge of ten percent (10%) per month on top of the entire month's rent for each month in which rent is past due. 4. UTILITIES. Lessor agrees and covenants that it will pay for all utilities in use on the Premises, with the exception of telephone utilities and internet service. Lessee agrees that all electrically- operated equipment which may be used on the Premises shall fully comply with the City of Fort Worth Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire and Building Codes, as they exist or may hereafter be amended. 5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. 5.1. Maintenance and Repairs by Lessor. Lessor shall provide janitorial services to the Premises. Lessor agrees to perform minor repairs and maintenance on a timely basis as required by the ordinary use of the Premises under the terms of this Lease and which are not caused by any violation thereof by Lessee. Lessor shall have the right and privilege, through its officers, agents, servants or employees to inspect the Premises at any time. If Lessor determines that Lessee is responsible for any maintenance or repairs required on the Premises, it shall notify Lessee in writing. Lessee agrees to undertake such maintenance or repair work within thirty (30)calendar days of receipt of notice. If Lessee fails to undertake the maintenance or repairs recommended within this time, Lessor may, in its discretion, perform the necessary maintenance or repairs on behalf of Lessee. In this event, Lessee will reimburse Lessor for the cost of the maintenance or repairs, and payment will be due on the date of Lessee's next monthly rental payment following completion of the repairs. 5.2. Maintenance and Repairs by Lessee. 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 shall not allow any holes to be drilled or made in the brick, plaster or cement work. Lessee will not pile or store boxes, cartons, barrels or other similar items in a manner that is unsafe or unsightly. Upon termination of this Lease,Lessee agrees to return the Premises to Lessor in the same condition as originally received, subject to ordinary wear and tear consistent with normal use over time. Lessee is responsible for all damages caused by the negligence or misconduct of Lessee, its agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, patrons, licensees, invitees or. Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 2 of 13 For any portion of the Premises located in the basement of the Administration Building, Lessee shall provide, at Lessee's own expense, and use covered metal receptacles for the temporary storage of all trash and garbage and arrange and pay for the sanitary transport and permanent disposal away from the Airport of all of Lessee's trash, garbage and refuse. 5.3. Inspection. Lessor,through its officers,agents,servants or employees,reserves the right to enter the Premises at any time in order to perform any and all duties or obligations which Lessor is authorized or required to do under the terms of this Lease or to perform its governmental duties under federal, state or local rules, regulations and laws (including, but not limited to, inspections under applicable Health, Mechanical, Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes, or other health, safety and general welfare regulations). Lessee will permit the Fire Marshal of the City of Fort Worth or his agents to make inspection of the Premises at any time,and Lessee will comply with all recommendations made to Lessee by the Fire Marshal or his agents to bring the Premises into compliance with the City of Fort Worth Fire Code and Building Code provisions regarding fire safety, as such provisions exist or may hereafter be added or amended. Lessee shall maintain in a proper condition accessible fire extinguishers of a number and type approved by Fire Underwriters for the particular hazard involved. Lessor shall provide Lessee with advance notice of inspection when reasonable under the circumstances. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES. Lessee agrees and covenants that it has inspected the Premises and is fully advised of its own rights without reliance upon any representation made by Lessor concerning the condition of the Premises. Lessee accepts the Premises in its present condition as satisfactory for all purposes set forth in this Lease. 7. CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS. Lessee may not undertake or allow any party to undertake any kind of alteration, erection, improvement or other construction work on or to the Premises unless it first requests and receives in writing approval from the Airport Systems Director or authorized representative. All such approved construction work on and improvements to the Premises shall comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. 8. PARKING. Lessee shall have the right to use the designated public parking areas to the extent available and in accordance with policies established by the Director of Airport Systems or authorized representative, for the parking of company vehicles and the vehicles of its employees, licensees or invitees, subject to all ordinances and regulations of the City of Fort Worth and all other applicable laws. Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 3 of 13 9. USE OF PREMISES. Lessee agrees to use the Premises exclusively for the purpose proposed to and approved by the Department of Aviation.Any proposed change to the use and activity within the lessee space must be approved by the Department of Aviation prior to the change occurring. 10. SIGNS. Lessee may, at its own expense and with the prior written approval of the Airport Systems Director or authorized representative, create, install, and maintain signage. Such signs, however, must be in keeping with the size, color, location and manner of display of other signs throughout the Administration Building. In addition, Lessee may not install a sign outside the Administration Building on Lessor's property without prior written approval by the Airport Systems Director or authorized representative as to the sign's placement, appearance, construction, and conformity with applicable City Code restrictions. The Meacham Administration Building's location sign on Main Street is part of the airport's Unified Signage Agreement.All associated signage panels must be approved and procured by the lessor. The lessee will remit payment in advance to the lessor for the sign panel cost. Lessee shall maintain all signs in a safe,neat,sightly and physically good condition. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor for any damage, injury or necessary repairs to the Premises resulting from the installation, maintenance or removal of any such sign. Lessee also agrees to remove any signs at its own expense immediately upon receipt of instructions for such removal from the Airport Systems Director or authorized representative. 11. RIGHTS AND RESERVATIONS OF LESSOR. Lessor hereby retains the following rights and reservations: 11.1. All fixtures and items permanently attached to any structure on the Premises belong to Lessor,and any additions or alterations made thereon,shall immediately become the property of Lessor. 11.2. Lessor reserves the right to take any action it considers necessary to protect the aerial approaches of the Airport against obstruction, including, but not limited to, the right to prevent Lessee from erecting or permitting to be erected any building or other structure which, in the opinion of Lessor,would limit the usefulness of the Airport, constitute a hazard to aircraft or diminish the capability of existing or future avigational or navigational aids used at the Airport. 11.3. Lessor reserves the right to close temporarily 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. 11.4. This Lease shall be subordinate to the provisions of any existing or future agreement between Lessor and the United States Government which relates to the Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 4 of 13 operation or maintenance of the Airport and is required as a condition for the expenditure of federal funds for the development,maintenance or repair of Airport infrastructure. 11.5. During any war or national emergency,Lessor shall have the right to lease any part of the Airport, including its landing area,to the United States Government. In this event, any provisions of this instrument which are inconsistent with the provisions of the lease to the Government shall be suspended. Lessor shall not be liable for any loss or damages alleged by Lessee as a result of this action. However, nothing in this Lease shall prevent Lessee from pursuing any rights it may have for reimbursement from the United States Government. 11.6. Lessor covenants and agrees that during the term of this Lease it will operate and maintain the Airport and its facilities as a public airport consistent with and pursuant to the Sponsor's Assurances given by Lessor to the United States Government through the Federal Airport Act;and Lessee agrees that this Lease and Lessee's rights and privileges hereunder shall be subordinate to the Sponsor's Assurances. 12. INSURANCE. Lessee shall procure and maintain at all times, in full force and effect, a policy or policies of insurance as specified herein, naming the City of Fort Worth as an additional insured and covering all public risks related to the leasing, use, occupancy, maintenance, existence or location ofthe Premises. Lessee shall obtain the required insurance specified to be maintained by a commercial tenant in accordance with Exhibit `B", the "City of Fort Worth Aviation Insurance Requirements"attached hereto and made part of this Lease for all purposes. In addition, Lessee shall be responsible for all insurance to construction, improvements, modifications or renovations to the Premises and for personal property of its own or in its care,custody or control. 12.1. Adjustments to Required CoveraEe and Limits. Insurance requirements, including additional types of coverage and increased limits on existing coverages, are subject to change at Lessor's option and as necessary to cover Lessee's and any Sublessees' operations at the Airport.Lessee will accordingly comply with such new requirements within thirty (30) days following notice to Lessee. 12.2 Lessee shall procure and maintain at all times, in full force and effect, a policy or policies of insurance as more particularly set forth in Exhibit`B", which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. 123 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. Lessee hereby covenants and agrees that not less than thirty(30)days prior to the expiration of any insurance policy required hereunder, it shall provide Lessor with a new or renewal certificate of insurance. In addition, Lessee shall, at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 5 of 13 Lessor's request, provide Lessor with evidence that it has maintained such coverage in full force and effect. 13. 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. 14. INDEMNIFICATION. LESSEE HEREBY ASSUMES ALL LABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANYAND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE MEACHAM AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING AND SURROUNDING PARKING LOTS UNDER THIS LEASE OR WITH THE LEASING,MAINTENANCE, USE, OCCUPANCY, EXISTENCE OR LOCATION OF THE PREMISES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LESSOR. LESSEE COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESSAND DEFEND LESSOR,ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTSAND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS FOR EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO LESSEE'S BUSINESSAND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS)AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE MEACIIAMAIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING AND SURROUNDING PARKING LOTS UNDER THIS LEASE OR WITH THE LEASING, MAINTENANCE, USE, OCCUPANCY, EXISTENCE OR LOCATION OF THE PREMISES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LESSOR. LESSEE ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND AGREES TO PAY LESSOR FOR ANY AND ALL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO LESSOR'S PROPERTY WHICH ARISES OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AND ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF LESSEE, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, INVITEES, OR PATRONS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LESSOR. LESSOR DOES NOT GUARANTEE POLICE PROTECTION TO LESSEE OR ITS PROPERTY. LESSOR SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY TO ANY PERSON ON THE PREMISES OR FOR HARM TO ANY PROPERTY WHICH BELONGS TO Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 6 of 13 LESSEE, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, INVITEES OR PATRONS, AND WHICH MAY BE STOLEN, DESTROYED OR IN ANY WAY DAMAGED; AND LESSEE HEREBY INDEMNIFIES AND HOLDS HARMLESS LESSOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES FROMAND AGAINST ANY AND ALL SUCH CLAIMS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR INTENTIONAL MISCOND UCT OF LESSOR. 15. WAIVER OF CHARITABLE IMMUNITY OR EXEMPTION. If Lessee, as a charitable association, corporation, partnership, individual enterprise or entity, claims immunity to or an exemption from liability for any kind of property damage or personal damage, injury or death, Lessee hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively any such immunity or exemption as against Lessor. 16. TERMINATION. In addition to termination rights contained elsewhere in this Lease,Lessor shall have the right to terminate this Lease as follows: 16.1. Failure by Lessee to Pay Rent,Fees or Other Charges. If Lessee fails to pay any rent,fees or other charges due under this Lease,Lessor shall deliver to Lessee a written invoice and notice to pay the invoice within ten (10) calendar days. If Lessee fails to pay the balance outstanding within such time,Lessor shall have the right to terminate this Lease immediately. 16.2. Breach or Default by Lessee. If Lessee commits any breach or default,other than Lessee's failure to pay rent,Lessor shall deliver written notice to Lessee specifying the nature of such breach or default. Lessee shall have thirty(30)calendar days following receipt of such written notice to cure, adjust or correct the problem to the standard existing prior to the breach. If Lessee fails to cure the breach or default within such time period, Lessor shall have the right to terminate this Lease immediately, unless such breach or default is not susceptible to cure within thirty(30)calendar days, in which event Lessee shall have such additional time to effect a cure as determined by Lessor. 16.3. Abandonment or Non-Use of the Premises. Lessee's abandonment or non-use of the Premises for any reason for more than thirty (30)consecutive calendar days shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of this Lease by Lessor,unless such non-use is caused by Force Majeure,as set forth in Section 27 below. 16.4. Lessee's Financial Obligations to Lessor upon Termination,Breach or Default. If Lessor terminates this Lease for any non-payment of rent, fees or other charges or for any other breach or default as provided in Sections 16.1, 16.2 or 16.3 of this Lease, Lessee shall be liable for and shall pay to Lessor all rent due Lessor for the remainder Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—suite L23 Page 7 of 13 of the term then in effect as well as all arrearages of rentals, fees and charges payable hereunder. In no event shall a reentry onto or reletting of the Premises by Lessor be construed as an election by Lessor to forfeit any of its rights under this Lease. 16.5. Rights of Lessor Upon Termination or Expiration. Upon termination or expiration of this Lease,all rights,powers and privileges granted to Lessee hereunder shall cease and Lessee shall vacate the Premises. Within twenty (20) days 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 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. 17. NOTICES. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Lease shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand-delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants or representatives, or (2) deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: To LESSOR: TO LESSEE: City of Fort Worth Bryan Shaw Aviation Department 201 American Concourse, Suite L23 201 American Concourse, Suite 330 Fort Worth, TX 76106 Fort Worth,Texas 76106-2749 (805) 868-0149 18. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Lessee shall not assign, sell, convey, sublet or transfer any of its rights, privileges, duties or interests granted by this Lease without the advance written consent of Lessor. Any such transaction attempted by Lessee without prior written consent by Lessor shall be null and void. If Lessor consents to any such transaction,the respective assignee or sublessee shall consent to comply in writing with all terms and conditions set forth in this Lease the same as if that party had originally executed this Lease. 19. LIENS BY LESSEE. Lessee acknowledges that it has no authority to engage in any act or to make any contract which may create or be the foundation for any lien upon the property or interest in the property of Lessor. If any such purported lien is created or filed, Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall liquidate and discharge the same within thirty(30)days of such creation or filing. Lessee's failure to discharge any such purported lien shall constitute a breach of this Lease and Lessor may terminate this Lease immediately. However, Lessee's financial Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 8 of 13 obligation to Lessor to liquidate and discharge such lien shall continue in effect following termination of this Lease and until such a time as the lien is discharged. 20. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. Lessee agrees to pay any and all federal, state or local taxes or assessments which may lawfully be levied against Lessee due to Lessee's use or occupancy of the Premises or any improvements or property placed on the Premises by Lessee as a result of its occupancy. 21. 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 federal, state and local laws; all ordinances, rules and regulations of the City of Fort Worth and the City of Fort Worth Police, Fire and Health Departments; all rules and regulations established by the Airport Systems Director;and all rules and regulations adopted by the City Council pertaining to the conduct required at airports owned and operated by the City, as such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations exist or may hereafter be amended or adopted. If Lessor notifies Lessee or any of its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, Lessee shall immediately desist from and correct the violation. 21.1 Compliance with Minimum Standards and Schedule of Rates and Charges: Lessee hereby agrees to comply at all times with the City's Minimum Standards, as may be adopted by the City Council from time to time. Lessee shall be bound by any charges adopted in the City's Schedule of Rates and Charges, as may be adopted by the City Council from time to time. 22. 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 shall be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of Lessee's use of the Premises on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity or gender expression. Lessee further agrees for itself, its personal representatives, successors in interest and assigns that no person shall be excluded from the provision of any services on or in the construction of any improvements or alterations to the Premises on grounds of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation,transgender, gender identity or gender expression. Lessee agrees to furnish its accommodations and to price its goods and services on a fair and equal basis to all persons. In addition, Lessee covenants and agrees that it will at all times comply with any requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49 of the Code of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 9 of 13 Federal Regulations, Part 21, Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation and with any amendments to this regulation which may hereafter be enacted. 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. 23. LICENSES AND PERMITS. Lessee shall,at its sole expense,obtain and keep in effect all licenses and permits necessary for the operation of its business at the Airport. 24. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS. It is understood and agreed that by execution of this Lease,the City of Fort Worth does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers. 25. NO WAIVER. The failure of Lessor 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 Lessor's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 26. VENUE. Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the terms of this Lease or by Lessee's operations on the Premises, venue for such action shall lie in state courts 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. 27. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event there should be a breach or default under any provision of this Lease and either party should retain attorneys or incur other expenses for the collection of rent, fees or charges, or the enforcement of performance or observances of any covenant, obligation or agreement, Lessor and Lessee agree that each party shall be responsible for its own attorneys'fees. 28. SE VERABILITY. 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. 29. 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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 10 of 13 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 by any governmental authority, transportation problems and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the parties. 30. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING. Headings and titles used in this Lease are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Lease. 31. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY. The person signing this agreement hereby warrants that he/she has the legal authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding authority has been granted by proper order,resolution,ordinance or other authorization of the entity. Each party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any amendment hereto. 32. CHAPTER 2270 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. Lessee acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott Israel"and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this Lease,Lessee certifies that Lessee's signature provides written verification to the City that Lessee: (1) does not boycott Israel, and(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Lease 33. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This written instrument, including any documents 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 and approved by the City Council of Lessor. [Signature Pages to Follow] Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page I 1 of 13 IN SS WH F,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples on this the / - day of C a _ ,2019. CITY OF FO T WORTH: By: , ,J William Welstead Director of Aviation Date: /Q //.Ip 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 William Welstead, 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. N UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 0 day 2019. gO BARBARA JEANETTE GOODWIN Notary Public,State o as Comm.Expires 09 - O Pub is in and for the State of Texas Notary ID 125732741 APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST: AND LEGALITY- By: By: Thomas Royce Hanse , Mary J. e> Assistant City Attorney City Secretary .... OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT WORTH/TX Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 12 of 13 Contract Compliance Manager: By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. al roperty Manager Print Name: LESSEE: BRYAN SHAW By: Bryan Sh w Date: STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TOMr--n+ § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared BRYAN SHAW, 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 ofBRYAN SHAW and that he executed the same as the act of BRYAN SHAW for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this o2 day of 6e46 be-r ,2019. MONICA LORRAINE ADAMS Notary Public in and for the State of Texas _ Notary 10#132015068 My Commission Expires May 15, 2023 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. (NORTH,TX Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Administration Building Office Lease Agreement BRYAN SHAW—Suite L23 Page 13 of 13