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AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Lease Agreement (the "Lease") is entered in to on this the
day of July 2023, between the City of Fort Worth, Texas, a home -rule municipal
corporation ("Landlord") and the Pocket Theatre, Inc., d/b/a Hip Pocket Theatre, a Texas non-
profit corporation ("Tenant").
WHEREAS, since 2004, Landlord and Tenant have been party to a series of lease agreements
pursuant to which Tenant is provided use of 11.25 acres of property owned by the Landlord for
the operation of a theater complex; and
WHEREAS, the most recent lease was executed to be effective June 23, 2015, with a five-year
initial term and five one-year renewal options and with a rental payment of $14,702.00 per year;
and
WHEREAS, with the advent of the COVID-19 public health emergency in March of 2020,
Tenant was unable to operate the theater or make rent payments; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth City Council has found that the operation of a theater by Tenant
serves a public purpose and has authorized an amended and restated lease pursuant to which
Tenant's monetary obligation will be reduced and made more consistent with other Landlord -
owned facilities that are operated by non-profit entities for cultural and artistic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to execute this Amended and Restated Lease Agreement to reflect
the revised terms to apply to their relationship.
NOW, THEREFORE, Landlord and Tenant do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. LEASE OF PREMISES
§ 1.01. Leased Premises. In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of this
Lease, and other good and valuable consideration, Landlords demises and leases to Tenant, and
Tenant leases from Landlord, the premises situated in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas,
depicted in Exhibit A attached to this Lease, and made a part of this Lease for all purposes
(hereinafter referred to as "the Premises" or the "the Leased Premises" in this Lease).
ARTICLE 2. LEASE TERM
§2.01 Primary Term. The term of the Lease shall govern a period commencing on June 23,
2022, and continuing for six (6) years from said date, unless tetiiiinated sooner as provided in the
Lease (the "Primary Term"). So long as this Lease has not been terminated under Article 13, the
Lease may, prior to the expiration of the then -current term, be renewed for an extension of one
year, with a total of five such extensions available. Tenant shall notify Landlord in writing 30
days prior to Tenant's commencement of on -site seasonal activities on the Leased Premises. It is
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specifically understood and agreed that the Leased Premises shall be used for an outdoor
amphitheater in accordance with the permitted use described in Section 3.01 below.
§ 2.02. Termination. The Lease will terminate without further notice when the Primary Term or
any extension thereof under § 2.01 expires, and any holding over by Tenant after the term
expires will not constitute a renewal of the Lease or give Tenant any rights under the Lease in or
to the Premises except as a tenant at will.
§ 2.03. Holdover Tenancy. If Tenant holds over and continues in possession of the Premises
after the Primary Term or an extension under § 2.01 expires, Tenant will be considered to be
occupying the Premises at will subject to all terms of this Lease.
ARTICLE 3. USE OF PREMISES
§ 3.01. Permitted Use of Premises. Tenant may use the Premises only for the purpose of
developing, constructing, and operating a public theater known as the Hip Pocket Theatre (the
"Theater") and for purposes ancillary to the operation of Theater and for no other purpose
without the written consent of Landlord.
§ 3.02. No Hazardous or Toxic Substances. Under no circumstances during the Tenn and
extension of this Lease will Tenant (i) use or cause to be used in the business operated on the
Premises any hazardous or toxic substance or materials or (ii) store or dispose of any such
substances or materials on the Premises.
§ 3.03. Illegal Use Not Permitted. Tenant may not use all or any part of the Premises or any
building situated on them for any use or purpose that violates any valid and applicable law,
regulation, or ordinance of the United States, the State of Texas, the County of Tarrant, or the
City of Fort Worth, or of any other lawful authority with jurisdiction over the Premises.
§ 3.04. Prohibited Uses. Tenant shall not use or allow the Premises to be used for camping or
outdoor cooking. Tenant also shall not use or allow to be used all -terrain vehicles on the
Premises.
§ 3.05. Condition of Premises. Tenant agrees to accept the Leased Premises in their present
condition, finds them suitable for the purposes intended, and further agrees that it is thoroughly
familiar with such condition by reason of a personal inspection and does not rely on any
representation by Landlord as to the condition of the Premises or their suitability for the purposes
intended.
ARTICLE 4. RENT
§ 4.01. Base Rent Obligation. During the Primary Teiiii, the base rent for the Leased Premised
shall be $1,000.00 per year, due and payable in accordance with § 4.02.
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§ 4.02 Additional Rent. The parties acknowledge and agree that certain monetary rent
obligations were not met beginning in 2020 and that a current balance of $30,404.00 is unpaid.
In lieu of immediate full cash payment, the parties have agreed that Tenant will either:
(a) Fully complete, to Landlord's reasonable satisfaction, the construction of all
mandatory improvements as detailed in Exhibit B on or before November 30, 2023; or
(b) Make five payments of $4,167.34 each, with the first such payment due on or before
December 15, 2023, and subsequent payments due at the same time as base rent under
§ 4.04 PLUS a sixth payment of $5,067.34 due no later than June 23, 2028.
§ 4.03 Additional Obligations. In addition to payment of base rent and additional rent, Tenant
shall be obligated to perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with Article 8.
§ 4.04. Payment of Rent. Tenant shall pay the rent annually. The rent shall generally be due on
or before June 23 of each year of the Lease, provided, however, that $2,000.00 in base rent for
the lease years commencing on June 23, 2022 and June 23, 2023 shall be due and payable on
execution of this Lease and the initial payment of additional monetary rent, if any, due under
§ 4.02(b) shall be due and payable in accordance with the terms of that section.
ARTICLE 5. CONSTRUCTION BY TENANT
§ 5.01. General Conditions. Tenant may, at any time and from time to time during the Teini,
erect, maintain, alter, remodel reconstruct, rebuild, replace and remove buildings and other
improvements on the Premises, and correct and change the contour of the Premises, subject to
the following:
a. Tenant bears the cost of any such work.
b. The Premises must at all times be kept free of mechanics' and materialman's liens.
c. Tenant must provide performance and payment bonds covering any such work, in
form acceptable to the City Attorney.
d. Landlord must be notified of the time for beginning and the nature of any such work,
other than routine maintenance of existing building or improvements, prior to the
work being performed.
e. Landlord shall not be responsible for reimbursing the Tenant for any improvements
constructed on the Leased Property. All improvements costs are the sole
responsibility of the Tenant.
f. The condition of § 5.03 concerning Landlord's approving plans must be followed.
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§ 5.02. Easements, Dedications, Zoning, and Restrictions. Landlord will cooperate with Tenant
concerning easements, dedications, zoning, and restrictions of the Premises as follows:
a. Easements and Dedications. To provide for the more orderly development of the
Premises, it may be necessary, desirable, or required that street, water, sewer, drainage,
gas, power lines, and other easements and dedications and similar rights be granted or
dedicated over or within portions of the Premises, Landlord will, on Tenant's request,
join with Tenant in executing and delivering the documents, from time to time, and
throughout the Primary Term or any extension thereof, as may be appropriate,
necessary, or requited by any governmental agency, public utilities, and companies for
the purpose of granting the easements and dedications, provided, however, any such
grant of easement or dedication shall be subject to City Council approval.
b. Zoning If Tenant considers it necessary or appropriate to obtain use, zoning, or
subdivision and plan approval and permits for the Premises or any part of them,
Landlord, subject to any required approval by the City Council or other appropriate City
board or commission, will execute the documents, petitions, applications, and
authorizations as are appropriate or requited to submit the Premises, or any part of them,
for the purposes of obtaining conditional use permits, zoning and rezoning, tentative and
final tract approval, and plan approval. Landlord, at its sole discretion, will execute
these documents from time to time as requested by Tenant.
c. Expenses. Tenant exclusively bears the cost and expense of any action required
of Landlord under subparagraphs a and b, above.
§ 5.03. Landlord's Approval of Plans. The following rules govern Landlord's approving
construction, additions, and alterations of building or other improvements including cutting trees
on the Premises:
a. Written Approval and Permits Required. No building or other improvements may be
constructed on the Premises unless the plans, specifications, and proposed location of
the building or other improvement has received Landlord's written approval and the
building or other improvement complies with the approved plans, specifications, and
proposed location. It shall be the responsibility of the Tenant to pay for and acquire all
necessary building permits prior to initiating work approved through the city review
process. No material addition to or alteration of any building or structure erected on the
Premises may begin until plans and specifications covering the exterior of the proposed
addition or alteration have been first submitted to and approved by Landlord. No cutting
of trees or building of roads may occur until Tenant receives Landlord's written
approval.
b. Submission of Plans. Tenant must, at its own expense, engage a licensed architect or
engineer to prepare plans and specifications for constructing the Theater or for
constructing any other buildings or improvements or additions or alterations to any
buildings or improvements that require Landlord's approval under subparagraphs a
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above. Tenant must submit one electronic and two complete written sets of construction
plans and of detailed working drawings, plans, and specifications and any additional
copies of site plans as required by Landlord for constructing the Theater for Landlord's
approval after this Lease is executed. If Tenant wishes to construct any other building or
improvements or make any additions or alterations to building or improvements for
which Landlord's approval is required under subparagraph a above, Tenant must submit
one electronic and two written copies of detailed working drawings, plans, and
specifications for any such projects for Landlord's approval before the project begins.
c. Landlord's Approval. Landlord will promptly review and approve all plans
submitted pursuant to subparagraph b above or note in writing any required changes or
corrections that must be made to the plans. Any required changes or corrections must be
made, and the plans resubmitted to Landlord.
d. Exception to Landlord's Approval. The following items do not require submission
to, and approval by, Landlord:
i. Minor repairs and alterations necessary to maintain existing structures and
improvements in a useful state of repair and operations.
ii. Changes and alterations required by an authorized public official with
authority or jurisdiction over the buildings or improvements, to comply with
legal requirements.
e. Effect of Approval. Landlord's approval does not constitute approval of the
architectural or engineering design, and Landlord, by approving the plans and
specifications, assumes no liability or responsibility for the architectural or
engineering design or for any defect in any building or improvement constructed from
the plans or specifications.
§ 5.04. Ownership of Buildings, Improvements, and Fixtures. Any buildings, improvements,
additions, alterations, and fixtures (except furniture and trade fixtures) constructed, placed or
maintained on any part of the Leased Premises during the term are and will be considered part
of the real property of the Premises and must remain on the Premises and become Landlord's
Property when the Lease terminates.
§ 5.05. Right to Remove Personal Property; Fixtures. Tenant may, at any time while it
occupies the Premises, or within a reasonable time thereafter, not to exceed ninety (90) days,
remove personal property, furniture, machinery, equipment, or other trade fixtures owned or
placed by Tenant, its subtenants or licensees, in, under, or on the Premises, or acquired by
Tenant, whether before or during the Primary Term or any extension thereof. Tenant must,
within ten business days of any such removal, repair any damage to any buildings or
improvements on the Premises resulting from the removal. Any such items not removed by the
ninetieth (90`") day after date on which the Lease terminates or expires, will become Landlord's
property on as of the ninety-first (91St) day after the Lease tettiiination/expiration date.
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ARTICLE 6. TAXES
§ 6.01. Payment by Tenant. In addition to the rent and other obligations specified in Article 4,
Tenant will pay and discharge all taxes, general and special assessments, and other charges of
any kind levied on or assessed against the Premises and all interest in the Premises and all
improvements and other property on them during the Teiiii and any extension, whether
belonging to Landlord or to Tenant. Tenant will pay all the taxes, charges, and assessments
directly to the public officer charged with their collection before they become delinquent, AND
TENANT WILL INDEMNIFY LANDLORD AND HOLD IT HARMLESS FROM ALL
SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, AND ASSESSSMENTS. TENANT MAY, IN GOOD FAITH
AT ITS OWN EXPENSE (AND IN ITS OWN NAME) CONTEST ANY SUCH TAXES,
CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS BUT MUST PAY THE CONTESTED AMOUNT,
PLUS ANY PENALTIES AND INTEREST IMPOSED, IF AND WHEN FINALLY
DETERMINED TO BE DUE.
ARTICLE 7. UTILITIES
§ 7.01. Payment by Tenant. Tenant will pay or cause to be paid all charges (including any
deposits or connection fees) for water, heat, gas, electricity, sewer, internet,
telecommunications, and all other utilities used or needed to be constructed to serve the
Premises throughout the Primary Term and any extension thereof.
ARTICLE 8. REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, AND RESTORATION
§ 8.01. Tenant's Duty to Maintain and Repair. At all times during the Primary Term and any
extension thereof, Tenant will, at Tenant's own expense, ensure all buildings and improvements
erected on the Premises are kept and maintained in a good state of appearance and repair.
§ 8.02. Damage or Destruction. If any building or improvement constructed on the Premises is
substantially damaged or destroyed by fire or any other casualty, Tenant must, within ninety (90)
days from the date of the damage or destruction, begin to repair, reconstruct, or replace the
damaged or destroyed building or improvement and pursue the repair, reconstruction, or
replacement with reasonable diligence so as to restore the building to substantially the condition
it was in before the casualty. But if beginning or completing this restoration is prevented or
delayed by war, civil commotion, acts of God, strikes, governmental restrictions, or regulations,
or interferences, fire or other casualty, or any other reason beyond Tenant's control, whether
similar to any or those enumerated or not, the time for beginning or completing the restoration
(or both) will automatically be extended for the period of such delay.
ARTICLE 9. MECHANICS' LIENS
§ 9.01. Mechanic's Liens. Tenant will not cause or pettnit any mechanic's liens or other liens to
be filed against the fee of the Premises or against Tenant's leasehold interest in the land or
against any buildings or improvements on the Premises by reason of any work, labor, services, or
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materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to Tenant or anyone holding the Premises or
any part of them through or under Tenant. If such a mechanic's lien or materialman's lien is
recorded against the fee, leasehold, or any buildings or improvements on the Premises, Tenant
must either cause it to be removed or, if Tenant in good faith wishes to contest the lien, take
timely action to do so, at Tenant's sole expense. IF TENANT CONTESTS THE LIEN,
TENANT WILL INDEMNIFY LANDLORD AND HOLD IT HARMLESS FROM ALL
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OCCASIONED BY THE LIEN OR THE LIEN CONTEST
AND WILL, IN THE EVENT OF A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE ON THE LIEN,
CAUSE THE LIEN TO BE DISCHARGED AND REMOVED BEFORE THE
JUDGMENT IS EXECUTED.
ARTICLE 10. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
§ 10.01 IMDEMNITY. TENANT SHALL BE IN EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF THE
PREMISES, AND LANDLORD SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO TENANT OR
ANY THIRD PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PREMISES. LANDLORD IS NOT
LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY OR ANY KIND TO ANY PERSON OR
PROPERTY ARISING FROM ANY USE OF THE PREMISES (OR ANY PART OF THEM),
OR CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT IN ANY BUILDING, STRUCTURE, IMPROVEMENT,
EQUIPMENT, OR FACILITY ON THE PREMISES OR CAUSED BY OR ARISING FROM
ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF TENANT, OR ANY OF ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
LICENSEES, OR INVITEES, OR BY OR FROM ANY ACCIDENT, FIRE, OR OTHER
CASUALTY ON THE LAND, OR BROUGHT ABOUT BY TENANT'S FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN THE PREMISES IN SAFE CONDITION. TENANT SHALL INDEMNIFY,
HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE LANDLORD, AND LANDLORD'S OFFICERS,
AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST SUCH LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY,
CLAIMS, AND ATTORNEYS FEES INCURRED IN THE DEFENSE THEREOF, EVEN IN
THE EVENT SUCH LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY OR CLAIM RESULTING FROM THE
ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF THE LANDLORD, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND
EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL LANDLORD EVER BE LIABLE UNDER THIS
LEASE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. THIS INDEMNIFICATION
SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO DAMAGES, COMPENSATION, OR BENEFITS PAYABLE
UNDER INSURANCE POLICIES, WORKERS COMPENSATION ACTS, DISABILITY
BENEFITS ACTS, OR OTHER EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT ACTS. THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS SECTION APPLY TO ALL ACTIVITIES OF TENANT WITH RESPOECT TO THIS
LEASE, WHETHER OCCURRING DURING ANY OCCUPANCY OR CONSTRUCTION BY
TENANT.
§ 10.02. WAIVER OF LIABILITY. TENANT WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST
INDEMNITEES FOR INJURY TO OR DEATH OF PERSONS OR FOR ANY LOSS OF OR
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF TENANT, ITS EMPLOYEE, AGENTS, CUSTOMERS, OR
INVITEES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS DUE TO
CASUALTY, THEFT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY ON THE
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PREMISES IS AT THE RISK OF TENANT ONLY, AND TENANT WAIVES ALL CLAIMS
AGAIST INDEMNITEES FOR ANY DAMAGE TO OR THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
ON THE PREMISES.
§ 10.03. Insurance Required Related to Construction
Tenant shall require the following lines of insurance and limits of coverage of
contractors(s) and professionals during the development, design, and construction of
improvements on the Premises. In addition, Tenant shall require its contractor(s) and/or
professionals to name the Landlord, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds on
relevant policies and obtain such coverage through insurance companies admitted or approved to
issue the coverage in the State of Texas and having an AM Best rating of A: VII or better.
Landlord shall have no responsibility for any costs associated with the required insurance.
10.03.1. Worker's Compensation and Business Auto
Tenant shall require its contractor(s) to obtain and maintain statutory worker's
compensation insurance and business automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 limit)
during any construction work. Tenant shall require its contractor(s) to cover its
subcontractor on its (their) policies or shall require the subcontractor(s) to obtain and
maintain statutory worker's compensation coverage and business automobile liability
insurance ($1,000,000 limit).
10.03.2. Professional Liability Insurance
Tenant shall require any architects and/or engineers providing professional services in the
development, design, and/or construction management of improvements on the Premises
to obtain and/or maintain professional liability insurance at a limit of not less than
$1,000,000. Coverage underwritten on a claims -made basis shall include a retroactive
date to be coincident with or prior to the date of construction. The certificate of
insurance shall state both the retroactive date and that the coverage is claims -made. The
policy shall be maintained in force for a minimum two (2) year period subsequent to the
term of the respective project.
10.03.3. Commercial General Liability
Tenant shall require its contractor(s) to obtain commercial general liability insurance at a
limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate.
10.03.4. Builder's Risk
Tenant shall require construction contractor to purchase and maintain a Builder's Risk
policy with a company or companies lawfully authorized to do business in the State of
Texas and with such property insurance written on a builder's risk "all-risk" or equivalent
policy form in the amount of the initial construction cost, plus the value of subsequent
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construction modifications and cost of materials supplied or installed by others,
comprising total value for the entire construction project at the site on a replacement cost
basis without optional deductibles. Such property insurance shall be maintained, unless
otherwise provided in the Agreement or otherwise agreed in writing by all persons and
entities who are beneficiates of such insurance (including the Landlord), until final
payment has been made or until no person or entity other than the Landlord has an
insurable interest in the property. This insurance shall include interests of the Landlord,
the Tenant, construction manager, contractors, and subcontractors.
Property insurance shall be on an "all-risk" or equivalent policy form and shall include,
without limitations, insurance against the perils of fire (with extended coverage) and
physical loss or damage including, without duplications of coverage, theft, vandalism,
malicious mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood, windstottu, falsework, testing, and
startup, temporary buildings and debris removal, including demolition occasioned by
enforcement of any applicable legal requirements, and shall cover reasonable
compensation for construction manager's and contractor's services and expenses required
as a result of such insured loss.
§ 10.04. Insured Required Related to On -Going Occupancy and Use of the Premises
Insurance
Tenant shall provide and maintain a Certificate of Insurance documenting the following
insurance limits for the entire Primary Term of this Lease and any extension thereof:
Commercial General Liability Insurance
Limits of Coverage $1,000,000.00 per occurrence
$2,000,000.00 Aggregate
Worker's Compensation
Workers Compensation Statutory Limits
Insurance (only applicable
to employees of Tenant)
Employer's Liability
$100,000.00 per accident/ occurrence
$1,000,000.00 disease per each employee
$500,000.00 disease/employee limit
Liquor Liability
Tenant shall cause to remain in effect during the Primary Term of the Lease and any
extension thereof, liquor liability insurance coverage for bodily injury or property
damage for which the Tenant may be held liable.
Minimum limit $1,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
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or
Auto Liability $1,000,000.00 each accident or a combined single limit basis;
$250,000.00 property damage and $500,000.00 per person
per occurrence
This shall be business auto to cover any auto owned, non -owned or hired.
10.04.1 Building and Improvements
At all times during the Primary Term and any extension thereof, Tenant shall maintain
commercial all-risk property insurance on all buildings and other improvements located
or being constructed on the Premises at not less than eighty percent (80%) of the
replacement cost of such improvements. Tenant shall pay all costs for such insurance
and shall be responsible for any deductible required. The insurance policy or policies
must name both the Landlord and Tenant as named insured and may provide that any loss
of $100,000 or less will be payable solely to Tenant for restoration of the improvements.
Any loss over $100,000 will be made payable jointly to the Landlord and Tenant, but
Landlord shall promptly allow the release of insurance proceeds to enable Tenant to meet
its repair obligations in Section 8.02 above.
§ 10.05. Certificates of Insurance
• The Landlord, its Officers, Agents, Employees, and Volunteers shall be named, as its
interest shall appear, as Loss Payee and as Additional Insured. Exception: the additional
insured requirement does not apply to Workers' Compensation policies.
• Any insurance required under this Lease must be written so that the policy shall not be
cancelled, limited in scope or coverage, or non -renewed, until after thirty days (30) prior
written notice has been given to the Landlord.
• All required policies of insurance must be written so that to provide a waiver of rights of
recovery (subrogation) in favor of the Landlord.
• The insurers for all policies must be licensed/ approved to do business in the State of
Texas. Except for Workers' Compensation, all insurers must have a minimum rating of
A: VII in the current A. M. Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent
financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Tenant's Risk Management division.
If the ratings are below that required, written approval of Risk Management is required.
• Such insurance policies shall be primary, without right of contribution and not subject to
any offset by any other insurance carried by Landlord.
• If insurance policies are not written for specified coverage limits, an Umbrella or Excess
Liability insurance for any differences is required. Excess Liability shall follow form of
the primary coverage.
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• Unless otherwise stated, all required insurance shall be written on the "occurrence basis".
If coverage is underwritten on a claims -made basis, the retroactive date shall be
coincident with or prior to the date of the contractual agreement and the certificate of
insurance shall state that the coverage is claims -made and the retroactive date. The
insurance coverage shall be maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement and
for five (5) years following completion of the service provided under the contractual
agreement or for the warranty period, whichever is longer. An annual certificate of
insurance submitted to the Landlord shall evidence such insurance coverage.
• The deductible or self -insured retention (SIR) affecting required insurance coverage shall
be acceptable to and approved in writing by the Risk Manager of the City of Fort Worth
in regards to asset value and stockholders' equity. In lieu of traditional insurance,
alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk retention groups, must
also be approved by the City's Risk Manager.
• The Landlord, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to review the insurance
requirements and to make reasonable adjustments to insurance coverages and their limits
when deemed necessary and prudent by the Landlord based upon changes in statutory
law, court decision, or claims history of the industry as well as of the Tenant. In the
event the Landlord requires the insurance limits to be increased or changes in policy
categories or types of coverage, the Landlord shall provide written notice to the Tenant.
The Tenant will have ninety days from the date of the notice to comply with the
additional requirements.
• The Landlord shall be entitled, upon request and without expense, to receive copies of
policies and endorsements thereto and may make any reasonable requests for deletion or
revision or modifications of particular policy terms, conditions, limitations, or exclusions
except where policy provisions are established by law or regulations binding upon either
of party or the underwriter on any such policies.
ARTICLE 11. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE
§ 11.01. Assignment and Sublease. Tenant may not sell or assign its leasehold estate, or any
portion of it, without the prior written approval of the Landlord.
ARTICLE 12. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
§ 12.01. Cutting of Trees, Brush, and Grasses. Tenant has represented that trees, brush, or
grasses may need to be cut on the Premises. Before cutting any trees or brush on the Premises,
Tenant shall physically flag and provide to Landlord a diagram of the general area of trimming
and clearing on the Premises. This diagram shall show the general manner of clearing. Once
Tenant provides Landlord with the diagram, Tenant shall obtain Landlord's written consent
prior to beginning any clearing or trimming on the Premises. Tenant shall contact Nita Shinsky,
Lake Worth Coordinator, at 817-392-8053 to make arrangements for the inspection of the
Premises prior to any trimming or clearing. Tenant shall remove all cuttings and trimmings
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The Tenant shall be responsible for all costs associated with the cutting of trees, brush, and
grasses and removal.
§ 12.02. Food Sold or Provided on the Premises. If food will be served on the Premises, Tenant
shall ensure that all food vendors and food handlers are in compliance with State and City of
Fort Worth regulations. In addition if food is served on the Premises, Landlord shall be named
as an additional insured on all food vendors' insurance policies.
§ 12.03 Alcoholic Beverages. Alcoholic beverage sales are permitted on the Premises, subject
to compliance with the tettiis of this provision and all applicable laws and regulations. Tenant
shall comply with all state, federal, and local laws and regulations regarding the sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Premises. If Landlord discovers that Tenant has not
complied with all state, federal, and local laws and regulations or that Tenant has failed to
obtain and maintain insurance required under this Lease, Tenant acknowledges and agrees that
Landlord may terminate the Lease and immediately proceed to escort all persons off the
Premises and that TENANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY LANDLORD AND HOLD
LANDLORD HARMLESS FOR ANY CLAIM, SUIT, OR CAUSE OF ACTION THAT
RESULTS IN THE LEASE BEING TERMINATED AS A RESULT OF TENANT'S
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION.
§ 12.04. Restroom Facilities. Tenant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws
regarding providing restroom facilities. Tenant shall provide sufficient restrooms for its patrons
and guests.
§ 12.05. Solid Waste. Tenant shall be responsible for the proper collection, storage, and
disposal of solid waste on the Premises. Tenant shall comply with all federal, state, and local
laws and regulations regarding collection, storage, and disposal of solid waste on the Premises.
ARTICLE 13. TERMINATION AND REMEDIES
§ 13.01. Termination on Default. If Tenant defaults in performing any covenant or term of this
Lease and does not correct the default within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from
Landlord to Tenant (or an additional reasonable period of Tenant is proceeding with diligence to
cure the default), Landlord may declare this Lease and all rights and interest created by it
terminated. If Landlord elects to terminate, this Lease will cease as if the day of the Landlord's
election were the day originally fixed in the Lease for its expiration.
§ 13.02. Termination Without Cause. The Landlord may terminate this Lease with or without
cause as of the end of the Primary Term by providing thirty (30) days' notice.
§ 13.03. Other Remedies. Any termination of this Lease as provided in this article will not
relieve Tenant from paying any sum or sums due and payable to the Landlord under the Lease
at the time of termination or any claim for damages then or previously accruing against Tenant
under this Lease. Any such termination will not prevent Landlord from enforcing the payment
of any such sum or sums or claim for damages by any remedy provided for by law, or from
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recovering damages from Tenant for any default under the Lease. All Landlord's rights,
options, and remedies under this Lease will be construed to be cumulative, and not one of them
is exclusive of the other. Landlord may pursue any or all such remedies or any other remedy or
relief provided by law, whether or not stated in this Lease.
ARTICLE 14. NOTICES
§ 14.01. Notices. Any notice, demand, request, or other communication hereunder given or
made by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be delivered whether
actually received or not, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties hereto at the respective
addresses set out below, or at such other address as they may hereafter specify by written notice
so given.
(a) If to Landlord: City Manager
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Copy to: City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(b) If to Tenant: Hip Pocket Theatre
PO Box 136758
Fort Worth, TX 76136
ARTICLE 15. GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 15.01. Right of Entry and Inspection. Tenant must permit Landlord or its agents,
representatives, or employees to enter the Premises at any time for the purposes of (i)
inspection; (ii) determining whether Tenant is complying with this Lease; (iii) maintaining
repairing, or altering the Premises; or (iv) any other reasonable purpose. Tenant will schedule
through the Landlord at least one annual Code Compliance inspection. This inspection should
be scheduled with adequate time to correct any violations found prior to the first theater
performance of the season.
§ 15.02. No Partnership or Joint Venture. The relationship between Landlord and Tenant is at
all times solely that of landlord and tenant and may not be deemed a partnership or a joint
venture.
§ 15.03. Force Majeure. If curing any default (other than failure to pay rent, insurance
premiums, or ad valorem taxes) or perfottiting any other covenant or term is delayed by reason
of war, civil commotion, act of God, governmental restrictions, regulations, or interference, fire
or other casualty, or any other circumstances beyond Tenant's control or that of the party
obligated or permitted under this Lease to do or perfottit the term or covenant, regardless of
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whether the circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated or not, each party so delayed is
excused from performance during the delay period.
§ 15.04. Multiples; Electronic Signature. That this Lease may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute
one and the same instrument. A signature received via facsimile or electronically via email
shall be as legally binding for all purposes as an original signature.
§ 15.05. Governing Law; 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.
§ 15.06. Entire Agreement. This Lease shall constitute the entire agreement of the Landlord
and Tenant and shall supersede any prior agreements, either oral or written, pertaining to the
Premises.
CITY OF FORT WORTH POCKET THEATRE, INC. D/B/A
HIP POCKET THEATRE
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Assistant City Manager
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.
Name: Nita Shinsky
Title: Land Agent
Date: 9/12/2023
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney
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Contract Authorization: M&C 23-0427
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRET RY
FT. VORTH, TX
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARARNT §
On this 18th day of September , 2023, the before undersigned, a Notary
Public, duly commissioned, qualified and acting within and for the said County of State,
appeared in person the within named Dana Burghdoff to me personally known, who stated the
he was an Assistant City Manager for the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and was duly authorized in
his respective capacity to execute the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he had so
signed, executed and delivered said instrument for the considerations, uses and purposes therein
mentioned and set forth.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand an official seal this l8th
day of SEptember , 2023.
SELENA ALA
Notary Public
STATE OF TEXAS
Notary I.D. 132422528
My Comm. Exp. Mar. 31 2024
STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF TARARNT §
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NotaryPublic
Printed Name of Notary: Selena Ala
My Commission Expires: 3-31-2024
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared eil)oea,/7/4 t-1,-(16,64.14.", known to me to be the persons whose
names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed
the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
IN
ESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this /day of
ei,st , 2023.
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RICHARD HARTMANN
Notary Public, State of Texas 0
Notary ID 13151564-4
My Commission Exp, 04-03-2026
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Notary Public, State of Texas
Exhibit A - Leased Premises
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Exhibit B
Mandatory Improvements
On or before November 30, 2023, Tenant shall ensure completion of all of the following
improvements on the Premises:
New entrance gate and fencing
Repairs to concession and restroom buildings
Solar lighting upgrades in the parking lots
Grading entrance drive and public parking lot
Upgrading the walking path to the theatre entrance
On completion, title to all such improvements shall vest with the Landlord.
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FORTWORTII
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Create New From This M&C
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DATE: 5/23/2023 REFERENCE NO.: **M&C 23-
0427
LOG NAME: 212022HIPPOCKET
CODE: L TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: (CD 7 / Future CD 7) Authorize an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Existing
Tenant, Pocket Theatre, Inc. d/b/a Hip Pocket Theatre, for an Eleven Acre Tract of Land
Located at 1950 Silver Creek Road, 76108 in West Fort Worth for Nominal Consideration
and Find that Execution of the Lease Serves a Public Purpose
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an amended and restated lease agreement with the
existing tenant, Pocket Theatre, Inc., d/b/a Hip Pocket Theatre, for an eleven -acre tract of
land located at 1950 Silver Creek Road, 76108 in West Fort Worth; and
2. Find that execution of the lease in accordance with the specified terms serves a public
purpose and that adequate controls exist to ensure the public purpose is met.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize an amended and
restated lease agreement between the City of Fort Worth (City) and Pocket Theatre, Inc.,d/b/a Hip
Pocket Theatre (Hip Pocket), for the City -owned property currently utilized as the Hip Pocket Theatre.
Since 2004, Hip Pocket has leased an 11.25-acre City -owned tract with partial frontage on Sliver
Creek Road located near Lake Worth for use as an outdoor theater facility (M&Cs G-14394, L-15779;
City Secretary Contract Nos. 30117, 46805). For most of this period, Hip Pocket has been required to
make annual lease payments of $14,702.00.
Because of the pandemic, Hip Pocket was unable to operate in 2020 and subject to limited operations
in 2021. As a result, the organization could not generate income to cover expenses, and the lease
payments for 2020 and 2021 were deferred.
In connection with the upcoming lease renewal, City and Hip Pocket staff engaged in discussions
regarding a possible restructuring of the lease with an eye toward enhancing the organization's long-
term viability while facilitating repayment of the unpaid lease balance. Because conversations have
been ongoing and the new lease has not yet been executed, the annual lease payment for 2022 has
not yet been made either.
Pocket Theatre, Inc. is a Texas Nonprofit Corporation that engages in the production of live outdoor
theatrical performances. For other City -owned theater facilities that are operated by non-profit
organizations, the required monetary lease payment is generally a nominal amount because the
organizations provide a public benefit by expanding the cultural offerings in the City, with the tenant
also obligated to make improvements to and/or maintain the leased facilities. For example, the Casa
Manana lease includes a $1,200.00 annual lease payment (City Secretary Contract No. 19139, as
amended and addended), and the Rose Marine lease includes a $1.00 annual lease payment (City
Secretary Contract No. 46908, as renewed) with the tenants in both instances subject to certain
facilities obligations as well.
To bring this lease in line with those other similar facilities, the staff is proposing that the outstanding
balance for 2020-2022 ($30,404.00) be offset via a combination of cash payment and facility
improvements with a total combined value of $16,500.00 and that, going forward, a more modest
lease payment be imposed.
The following terms are proposed for the amended and restated lease:
Initial term
Six years (2022-2027)
A cash payment of $2,000.00 is due upon execution of the renewal (the proposed 2022 renewal
rate, along with the 2023 renewal rate)
Mandatory improvements to be completed by November 30, 2023, with estimated cost/value:
New entrance gate and fencing
Repairs to concession and restroom buildings
Solar lighting upgrades in the parking lots
Grading entrance drive and public parking lot
Upgrading the walking path to the theatre entrance
TOTAL OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS
$6,000.00
$3,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$1,500.00
$14,500.00
If Mandatory Improvements are not made by November 30, 2023, the lease obligation during the
initial term will be cash payments of $5,067.34 (1/6 of the $30,404.00 in prior lease obligation
plus $100.00 for ongoing/new use while past amounts are being caught up).
Hip Pocket will be obligated to maintain the property and improvements at its sole cost and
expense (and subject to any specifically required standards spelled out in the lease).
Renewals
Five one-year renewal options
The lease monetary rate during each renewal option will be $1,000.00 a year, due in one single
payment on October 1 of each year.
Hip Pocket will be obligated to maintain the property and improvements at its sole cost and
expense (and subject to any specifically required standards spelled out in the lease).
The amended and restated lease reflects updated terms and conditions and requires that any
permanent improvements constructed by Hip Pocket during the term of the lease will become the
property of the City of Fort Worth upon the termination of the lease.
In approving this M&C, the City Council will be finding that execution of the lease subject to the terms
outlined above serves a public purpose by providing additional opportunities for members of the public
to experience the performing arts in Fort Worth and that adequate controls are in place to ensure the
lease serves its public purpose — i.e., the reduced lease rate is subject to the facility continuing to be
operated as a theater that is open to the public.
The property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 / FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and execution of
the lease agreement, funds will be deposited into the General Fund. The Property Managment
Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible for the collection and deposit of
funds due to the City.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff (8018)
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Originating Department Head: Steve Cooke (5134)
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
1295.pdf (CFW Internal)
212022HIPPOCKET M AND C MAP.pdf (Public)
FID Table.XLSX (CFW Internal)
Nita Shinsky (8053)
Mark Brown (5197)
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295
1 of 1
Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.
Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.
OFFICE USE ONLY
CERTIFICATION OF FILING
Certificate Number:
2022-943943
Date Filed:
10/12/2022
Date Acknowledged:
1
Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place
of business.
Pocket Theatre, Inc. dba Hip Pocket Theatre
Fort Worth, TX United States
2
Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is
being filed.
City of Fort Worth
3
Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
212022HIPPOCKET
Property Lease for production of outdoor theatrical performances
4
Name of Interested Party
City, State, Country (place of business)
Nature of interest
(check applicable)
Controlling
Intermediary
5
Check only if there is NO Interested Party.
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