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LEASE AGREEMENT
his lease agreement ("Lease") is made and entered into this the j4day of
2012 ("Effective Date"), by and between Alliance for Children, Inc. ("Lessor"),
an the ity of Fort Worth, a Texas municipal corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized
Assistant City Manager, Charles Daniels ("Lessee"). The term "Lessor" shall include the agents,
representatives, employees, and contractors of Lessor. The term "Lessee" shall include the agents,
representatives, and employees of Lessee.
SECTION I. Leased Premises. For and in consideration of the rental payments to be paid under
this Lease, Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor office space of approximately
5,036 square feet, located at 908 Southland Road, Fort North, Texas 76104, which is located within
the building known as the Alliance for Children Fort North office ("Building"')
The office space, together with any and all structures, improvements, fixtures and
appurtenances thereon, thereunder or over, shall be referred to as the"Leased Premises".
SECTION 2. Use of vremises. The Leased Premises shall be used as office space.
SECTION 3. Term.
This Lease shall commence on October 1, 2012 and terminate on September 20, 2013 ("Term"), unless a
prior termination is effected by either Lessor or Lessee under the termination provisions of this Lease.
SECTION 4. Rent.
Lessee shall pay Lessor $30,000.00 total rent during the Term of this Lease. Rent shall be delivered to
the Lessor address stated in Section 16, and shall be paid in monthly installments of $2,500.00. Each
installment shall be due by the IOth day of the month.
SECTION 5.Taxes, Insurance, Utilities. Lessor agrees to be responsible for the payment of all
electricity, water, natural gas, local telephone, or other utility charges that come due and payable
during the term Lessee occupies the Leased Premises. Additionally, Lessor agrees to pay all taxes
and insurance as they come due.
SECTION G. Maintenance.
(a) Lessor shall maintain the roof, foundation, and structural soundness of exterior walls, HVAC,
water and sewer lines, electrical system, Common Area (as defined below), and landscaping of
the outside premises at its own expense in good order, condition, and repair during the Lease
Term. Lessor shall also be responsible to repair any damage caused by or resulting from any
failure or disrepair of the roof, foundation, exterior walls, HVAC, water and sewer lines, or the
electrical system. Lessee agrees to give Lessor notice of defects or need for repairs in the roof,
foundation, exterior walls, HVAC, water and sewer lines, or electrical system of the Leased
Premises, damage caused thereby or resulting therefrom, and Lessor shall commence repair of
such defects or disrepairs within twenty--four (24) hours of receipt of notice from Lessee. If the
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repairs of such defects or disrepairs are not complete within three (3) days of the notice by
Lessee to Lessor, then, in Lessee's sole discretion, Lessor shall have such additional reasonable
time as allowed by Lessee to complete such repairs. In the event the repairs are not performed
by Lessor within such additional reasonable time,Lessee may perform the necessary repairs and
shall, at Lesee's sole discretion, either (i) receive payment from Lessor in the actual amount of
the repairs or (ii) receive a credit against future rent in the actual amount of the repairs. If a
defect or disrepair is the result of the negligence of Lessee, Lessee shall be responsible for the
actual cost of the repairs, as evidenced by invoices.
(b) Lessor shall maintain, at Lessor's expense, a preventive maintenance program providing for
the regular inspection and maintenance of the HVAC. Lessor shall provide all routine
maintenance in and around the Leased Premises, including replacement of light bulbs,
elevator maintenance, pest control, replacement of light fixture fluorescent lamps and
incandescent bulbs and landscaping.
(a) Lessor shall provide all security, if any, to the Leased Premises during the Lease Term.
Lessee shall have no obligation to provide any security service or other security devised in or
about the Leased Premises; and Lessee, in any event, shall have no liability hereunder for any
theft, burglary, or other breach of securing during the Lease Term. Lessee-shall keep the
Leased Premises in good, clean, attractive, sanitary, and habitable condition in compliance
with all applicable health ordinances and regulatory provisions.
(b) The "Common Area" of the Building is that part of the Building designated by Lessor from
time to time for the common use of all tenants, including among other facilities, elevators,
tunnels, skyways, halls, lobbies, delivery passages, drinking fountains, and public toilets, all
of which are subject to Lessor's sole management and control. Lessee and its employees and
invitees have the nonexclusive right to use the Common Area, this use to be in common with
Lessor,other tenants of the Building, and other persons entitled to use the Common Area.
SECTION 7. Insurance. Lessor agrees to insure the Leased Premises. Such insurance shall provide
protection for liability, fire and casualty, and property damage for the property owned by the Lessor,
situated at, and including, the Leased Premises. Verification of this coverage shall be provided to
Lessee prior to the execution of this Lease. Lessee assumes no liability or financial obligation for the
acquisition or maintenance of such insurance; all costs incurred during the course of insuring the
Leased Premises shall be borne solely by the Lessor.
Lessee is basically a self-funded entity and as such, generally, it does not maintain a commercial
liability insurance policy to cover premises liability. Damages for which Lessee would ultimately be
found liable would be paid directly and primarily by Lessee and not by a commercial insurance
company.
SECTION S. Liability and Hold Harmless. LESSOR COVENANTS AND AGREES TO
RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND LESSEE, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY OTHER
TYPE OF LOSS OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE
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EXISTENCE OF THIS LEASE OR THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE LEASED
PREMISES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ACT OR OMISSION COMPLAINED OF
RESULTS FROM THE ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER ACT OR OMISSION
OF LESSOR,LESSEE, OR ANY THIRD PARTY.
SECTION 9. Fixtures and Improvements.
(a) Lessor herein agrees that no property or equipment, owned or installed by Lessee, or any
representative of Lessee, shall, under any circumstances, become a fixture, and that Lessee
shall reserve the right to remove any and all such property or equipment at any time during the
term of this Lease, or subsequent to its termination by either party. Lessor further agrees that
Lessor will, at no time, hold or retain, any property owned or installed by Lessee, for any
reason whatsoever.
(b) Lessee may paint, erect or display a sign,placard or lettering which is visible from the exterior
of the Leased Premises, subject to Lessor's prior approval, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
SECTION 10. Default,Termination,Fundine and Non-Am2royriati, on.
(a) Default. If either party defaults in the performance or observance of any covenant or
agreement of this Lease, which default is not cured within 7 days after the giving of notice
thereof by the non-defaulting party, then the defaulting party may either (i) terminate this
Lease or(ii) cure the default.
(c) Termination. Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease at any time for any reason
by giving Lessor 30 days' written notice prior to the intended termination date. If this Lease is
terminated under this Section, or as a result of the expiration of the Lease term or any renewal
period, neither party shall have any further obligation or liability to the other under this Lease.
Lessor and Lessee shall be bound by the terms, covenants and conditions expressed herein
until Lessee surrenders the Leased Premises, regardless of whether the date of surrender
coincides with the date of termination of the Lease.
(c) ,Funding and Non-AlaRro ,rriiat� This Lease shall terminate in the event that the governing
body of Lessee shall fail to appropriate sufficient funds to satisfy any obligation of Lessee
hereunder. Termination shall be effective as of the last day of the fiscal period for which
sufficient funds were appropriated or upon expenditure of all appropriated funds, whichever
comes first. Termination pursuant to this non-appropriation clause shall be without further
penalty or expense to either party.
SECTION 11. Damage or Destruction.
(a) Partial Dames If the building or any other improvement situated on the Leased
Premises should by partially damaged by fire,tornado, or other casualty to such an extent
that rebuilding or repairs can reasonably be completed within one hundred twenty (120)
days after the date Lessor received written notice by Lessee of the occurrence of the
damage, as Lessor shall determine within thirty(30) days after the receipt of such written
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notice, Lessor shall proceed forthwith to rebuild or repair such building or other
improvements on the Leased Premises (other than leasehold improvements made by
Lessee or any assignee, subtenant, or other occupant of the Leased Premises) to
substantially the condition in which it existed prior to such damage.
(b) Total Damage., If the building situated on the Leased Premises should be substantially
or totally destroyed by fire, tornado, or other casualty, or so damaged that rebuilding or
repairs cannot reasonably be completed, as determined by Lessor, within one hundred
twenty (120) days after the date Lessor receives written notification by Lessee of the
happening of the damage, this Lease shall terminate, at the option of Lessor or Lessee,
upon written notice given by one to the other within ten (10) days after the date of
Lessor's said determination; and rent shall be abated for the unexpired portion of this
Lease.
(c) Temporary Reduction of Rent. Rent, utility charges, and any other costs to be paid by
Tenant under this Lease shall abate proportionally during any period and to the extent
that a fire or other casualty or incident renders the Leased Premises unfit for use by
Lessee in the ordinary conduct of its business.
SECTION 12. Ri ht of Ins ection. Lessor reserves the right to enter upon the Leased Premises at
all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the Leased Premises, provided that such entry does
not conflict with Lessee's rights hereunder. Notwithstanding the above, given the sensitive nature of
materials handled by the Fort Worth Police Department ("FWPD"), Lessor and all others having
access pursuant to this Section 12 to any portion of the Leased Premises used by the FWPD shall not
enter that portion of the Leased Premises unless accompanied by a representative of Lessee. Lessee
shall make a representative available immediately upon request of Lessor.
SECTION 13. 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 kegs 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. Additionally, if Lessee modifies the
Premises with alterations, additions, or improvements made or installed by Lessee, Lessor, upon the
termination of this Lease, shall have the right to demand that Lessee remove some or all of such
alterations, additions, or improvements made by Lessee, provided, however, if Lessor gave prior
approval of such alterations, additions, or improvements, Lessee shall not be required to perform any
removal thereof.
SECTION 14. AceeNance of Leased Premier Lessee acknowledges that Lessee has fully
inspected the Leased Premises, and on the basis of such inspection Lessee hereby accepts the Leased
Premises as suitable for the purposes for which the same are leased. In the event any presently
installed plumbing,plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring,lighting fixtures, or HVAC equipment are not
in good working condition on the commencement date of this Lease, Lessor agrees to repair promptly
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any such defects of which Lessee delivers written notice to Lessor within thirty days after the
commencement date of this Lease.
SEECCT„ION 15. -Assienment. Lessee shall not assign or sublet this Lease without the prior written
approval of Lessor. Upon issuance of such approval, this Lease shall be binding on the successors,
and lawful assignees of Lessor and the successors of Lessee, as permitted by the terms of this
agreement and by the laws of the State of Texas and the United States. Any person or entity using or
occupying the Leased Premises without a lawful assignment or sublease shall be subject to all the
responsibilities and liabilities of Lessee and shall be subject to all provisions regarding termination
and eviction.
SECTION 15. Notices. Notices required to be made under this agreement shall be sent to the
following persons at the following addresses, provided, however, that each party reserves the right to
change its designated person for notice, upon written notice to the other party of such change:
All notices to Lessor shall be sent to:
Nancy Hagan, Executive Director
908 Southland Ave
Fort worth, Texas 76 104
All notices to Lessee shall be sent to:
Aya Ealy
Police Department
350 W. Belknap
Fort worth, TX 76 102
As well as to:
City of Fort worth
City Attorney's Office
Attn: Leann D. Guzman
1000 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
All time periods related to any notice requirements specified in the Lease shall commence upon the
terms specified in the section requiring the notice. The notice shall be deemed effective when
deposited in United States mail postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to
the other party as set forth above.
SECTION 17. Subordination. to Mortgages. Lessee accepts this Lease subject and subordinate to
any mortgage(s), deed(s) of trust, ground lease(s) or other lien(s) now or hereafter affecting the
Leased Premises, and to renewals, modifications, refinancings and extensions thereof and if, but only
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if, each holder of any mortgage, deed of trust, ground lease or other lien subsequently affecting the
Leased Premises has executed and delivered to Lessee a SNDA (hereinafter defined), then to any
mortgage(s), deed(s) of trust, ground lease(s) and other lien(s) subsequently affecting the Leased
Premises, and to renewals, modifications, refinancings and extension thereof (collectively, a
"Mortgage"). The party having the benefit of a Mortgage shall be referred to as a"Mortgagee." This
clause shall be self-operative, but upon request from a Mortgagee, Lessee shall execute a
commercially reasonable SNDA in favor of the Mortgagee. If requested by a successor-in-interest to
all or part of Lessor's interest in this Lease, Lessee shall, without charge, attorn to the successor-in-
interest if, but only if, such successor-in-interest has executed a SNDA or other agreement whereby
such successor in interest has agreed not to disturb or interfere with Lessee's possession of the Leased
Premises (subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease) for so long as Lessee is not in default
under this Lease beyond any applicable notice and cure period. Lessor represents and warrants to
Lessee that as of the date of this Lease there is no Mortgage filed against the Leased Premises. prior
to permitting a Mortgagee to obtain a Mortgage on the Property, Lessor will use commercially
reasonable efforts to cause such Mortgagee to execute a Subordination, Non-disturbance and
Attornrrment Agreement ("SNDA") in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lessor, Lessee
and the Mortgagee. The SNDA, among other things, shall provide that in the event a Mortgagee
forecloses on the Leased Premises or otherwise enforces its right to divest Lessor of its fee simple
interest in the Leased Premises, then such Mortgagee will not disturb Lessee's use and enjoyment of
the Leased Premises for so long as Lessee is not in default under this Lease beyond any applicable
notice and cure period.
SECTION 18. Com fiance W Laws. Lessor, at its expense, shall comply with all environmental,
air quality, zoning, planning, building, health, labor, discrimination, fire, safety and other
governmental or regulatory laws, ordinances, codes and other requirements applicable to the Leased
Premises, including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (collectively, the
"Building Laws"). Prior to Lessee's occupancy, Lessor shall obtain certificates as may be required or
customary evidencing compliance with all building codes and permits and approval of full occupancy
of the Leased Premises and of all installations therein. Lessor shall cause the Leased Premises to be
continuously in compliance with all Building Laws (as they may be amended from time to time).
SECTION 19. Entire A reernent. This Lease shall constitute the entire agreement of the Lessor
and Lessee, and shall supersede any prior agreements, either oral or written, pertaining to the Leased
Premises.
SECTION 20. 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 21. Choice of Law and Venue. This Lease and the relationship created hereby shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for any action brought to interpret or enforce the
terms of the Lease or for any breach shall be in Tarrant County,Texas.
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SECTION 22. Brokers e. The parties represent and warrant that neither has dealt with any broker,
agent or other person in connection with this leasing transaction. In no event shall Lessee be
responsible for any fees charged by any broker,agent or other person.
SECTION 23. Eminent Domain. If any part of the Leased Premises is taken by eminent domain,
Lessee may either terminate this Lease or continue the Lease in effect. If Tenant elects to continue
the Lease, rent will be reduced in proportion to the area of the Leased Premises taken by eminent
domain, and Lessor shall repair any damage to the Leased Premises resulting from the taking. Sums
awarded or agreed upon between Lessor and the condemning authority for the taking of the interest of
Lessor or Lessee shall be the property of Lessor, except for those sums awarded with respect to
claims of Lessee against the condemning authority for moving costs and unamortized cost of
leasehold improvements paid for by Lessee. If this Lease is terminated under this Section 23, Lessor
shall refund to Lessee any prepaid unaccrued rent less any sum then owing by Lessee to Lessor.
SECTION 24. Invaliditv of Particular Provisions. If any provision of this Lease is or becomes
illegal or unenforceable because of present or future laws or any rule or regulation of any
governmental entity, the remaining parts of this Lease will not be affected.
SECTION 25. Police Protection Lessor agrees ands understands that Lessee in no way promises
to provide increased Police protection or more rapid emergency response time because of this Lease.
No special relationship shall exist between Lessor or Lessee other than that of landlord and tenant.
Lessee shall provide no greater police protection to Lessor than is provided to all other persons or
businesses.
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City ofFort Worth Lease Page 8 EFI L RECORD
CRETARY
RTH,TX
City of Fort WTexas
Mayor and Council 1 unication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 912612012
DATE: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 REFERENCE NOR: **L-15439
LOO NAME: 17ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Lease with Alliance for Children, Inc., for Approximately 5,036 Square Feet of
Office Space Located at 908 Southland Road for the Police Department for Total Rent in the Amount of
$30,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a lease with Alliance for Children, Inc.,
for approximately 5,036 square feet of office space located at 908 Southland Road for the Police
Department for total rent in the amount of $30,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Real Property Division of the Housing and Economic Development Department, at the request of the
Police Department, has negotiated a lease of space for 12 employees of the Crimes Against Children Unit.
The Police Department has occupied this space since 1995.
The lease term will begin on October 1, 2012 and terminate on September 30, 2013. There are no options
to renew. The total rent for the lease term is in the amount of $30,000.00, payable in monthly installments
in the amount of$2,500.00. The landlord is responsible for all utility payments under the terms of the
lease.
By leasing this space, the Crimes Against Children Unit will be located with other professionals involved in
the investigation of crimes against children. These include Child Protective Services, the Tarrant County
District Attorney's Office and Alliance For Children.
This property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2013
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Crime Control and Prevention Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
G R79 539120 0359910 $30.000-00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submi#ted for city Manaaer's Office ley Charles Daniels (6199)
on inatin De artment Head: Jesus Chapa (5804)
Logname: 17ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN Page I of 2
Cynthia Garcia (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Robin Bentley (7315)
ATTACHMENTS
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2. -ar79 53912 (CFW Internal)