2005-060-RES LEASE AGREEMENT CJ REAL PROPERTY, INC
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CJ REAL PROPERTY, INC. AND THE
CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, THE CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS,
LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, HOPKINS COUNTY TEXAS, AND DELTA
COUNTY, TEXAS ACTING IN CONSORT AS THE RED RIVER VALLEY
DRUG TASK FORCE FOR OFFICE AND STORAGE SPACE FOR THE
DRUG TASK FORCE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris, Texas, the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Lamar County,
Texas, Hopkins, Texas, and Delta County, Texas, by and through the use of Federal and State grant
funds and their own matching cash shares, have cooperated to coordinate and increase efforts to
prevent and control the production, transportation, and distribution of elicit drugs and drug
associated materials by acting in consort as the Red River Valley Drug Task Force; and,
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Drug Task Force utilizes not only said grant funds, but the shared
manpower of each participating entity in said drug control efforts; and,
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Drug Task Force needs a larger, more user friendly facility as a
base of operation for its efforts; and,
WHEREAS, CJ Real Property, Inc. has offered certain real property located in Delta County,
Texas, for lease to the aforesaid Drug Task Force as the situs for the task force activities, and the task
force desired to lease said property in accordance with the terms and provisions of a Lease
Agreement negotiated between the parties; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris, Texas, as a co-participant in the aforesaid Drug Task Force,
desires to approve said Lease Agreement on its behalf, contingent upon all other participants in the
aforesaid task force similarly approving said Lease Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That the Lease Agreement between CJ Real Property, Inc. and the City of Paris,
Texas, the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Lamar County, Texas, Hopkins County Texas, and Delta
County, Texas, acting in consort as the Red River Valley Drug Task Force, for office space and
storage for the Drug Task Force, be, and the same is hereby, approved and the City Manager of the
City of Paris is hereby authorized to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said Lease Agreement
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 3. That the approval of said Lease Agreement authorized herein shall be and is
hereby conditioned upon a similar approval by the other governmental entities participating in said
task force, without which the aforesaid approval by the City of Paris shall be null and void.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of May, 2005.
Curtis Fendley,
ATTEST:
Larry .Schenk,CityAttorney
LEASE
This Lease is made and entered into by and between CJ Real Property, Inc. referred to
. in this lease as "Lessor", and the City of Paris, Texas; the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas;
Lamar County, Texas; Hopkins County, Texas; and Delta County, Texas; by and through
their respective representatives, acting in consort as the Red River Valley Drug Task Force,
referred to in this lease as "Lessee".
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth in this lease, and other
good and valuable consideration, Lessor does hereby demise and lease to Lessee, and Lessee
does hereby lease from Lessor, the premises situated in Delta County, Texas, and more
particularly described on EXHIBIT "A" attached hereto and incorporated hereto by reference,
(the "Premises"). Improvements consist of: One Metal Construction Commercial Building (the
"Building") consisting of approximately Ten Thousand Square Feet (10,000 Sq. Ft.). Front and
rear overhead doors, (I) pit dock, heavy electrical supply. Office space of wood construction is
within the interior of the metal building and is two stories. These premises are referred to in this
lease as "the Premises" or "the leased Premises".
Lessee acknowledges that (a) it has inspected and accepts the Premises, (b) the Building
and improvements comprising the same are suitable for the purpose for which the Premises are
leased, (c) the Premises are in good and satisfactory condition, and (d) representations as to the
repair of the Premises, and promises to alter, remodel or improve the Premises have been made
by Lessor as outlined in Paragraph "5" below.
1.
The term of this Lease shall commence on the commencement date hereinafter set forth
and shall end on the last day of the month Twelve (12) months after the commencement date,
where the calendar month in which this Lease is executed shall be deemed to be the first month,
subject to renewal and extension provided (a) Lessee is not in default at the time of exercise of
the respective option, and (b) has not given notice of its intent to terminate this lease as provided
herein. The renewal and extension term shall be upon the same terms and conditions of this
Lease.
The commencement date of this Lease shall be the 1st dav of June, 2005 with the first
pavment due on June 1. 2005. The last day of the last month of this Lease (which is the
expiration date of this Lease) is the 31st dav of Mav. 2006.at which time the lease shall be
automatically renewable for successive Twelve (12) month periods of time, beginning on
June 1 of each year and concluding on May 31" of the following year, subject to
termination of this agreement by Lessee by providing thirty (30) days written notice to
Lessor of Lessee's intent to terminate. The terms and this agreement, unless earlier
terminated as provided for herein, shall continue for successive Twelve (12) month periods
of time not to exceed a total of One Hundred and Twenty (120) months.
Lessor covenants and agrees and acknowledges that funds to pay for this Lease
Agreement are derived solely and exclusively from a state and federal grant; that such funds are
EXHIBIT A
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awarded on an annual basis to Lessee; that should such funds not be forthcoming, or the funds
forthcoming are insufficient to defray the cost of the Lease or may not be spent on the Lease, or
that one or more participants currently involved in the grant no longer participates in same, that
funds will not be available for the continuation of this Lease Agreement, and in the event of any
of these occurrences, or at Lessee's discretion, Lessor agrees that this Lease may be terminated
by Lessee following thirty (30) days notice of termination to Lessor, without recourse or right to
further action of any kind by Lessor against Lessee, either individually or as an entity. This right
of termination by Lessee shall be and is a material condition of this Lease Agreement, and no
actions of Lessee shall be interpreted to act as a waiver or modification of this provision. Lessor
further acknowledges that the aforesaid right of termination was extended to Lessee by Lessor as
a material inducement by Lessor to cause Lessee to sign this Lease Agreement, without which
Lessee would not have entered into this Agreement.
If Lessee holds over and continues in possession of the leased premises after expiration
of this lease or any extension of that term, other than as provided above, Lessee will be deemed
to be occupying the premises on the basis of a month-to-month tenancy, subject to all of the
terms and conditions of this lease.
2.
Lessee agrees to pay Lessor the sum of Fifteen Hundred and no/tOO Dollars
($1,500.00) per month starting on June I, 2005, as a fixed rent for the succeeding month. The
rent shall be payable on the same day of every month thereafter during the full term of this lease.
At the end of the first Twenty-Four Months, Lessee has the right to retain this lease as written
with the exception of the Monthly Lease Amount which shall increase by Two Percent (2%)
($ per month);
At the end of the second Twenty-Four Months, Lessee has the right to retain this lease as written
with the exception of the Monthly Lease Amount which shall increase by an additional Two
Percent (2%) ($ );
At the end of the third Twenty-Four Months, Lessee has the right to retain this lease as written
with the exception of the Monthly Lease Amount which shall increase by an additional Two
Percent (2%) ($ );
At the end of the fourth Twenty-Four Months, Lessee has the right to retain this lease as written
with the exception of the Monthly Lease Amount which shall increase by an additional Two
Percent (2%) ($ ).
3.
Lessee shall operate the premises under the normal duties of the Red River Valley Drug
Task Force Office and facility continuously during the term ofthis agreement and shall use the
premises for no other purpose.
Lessee shall not use, or permit the use of, the premises in any manner that results in
waste of the premises or constitutes a nuisance. Nor shall Lessee use, or permit the use of, the
premises for any illegal purposes. Lessee, at his expense, will comply, and will cause its
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officers, employees, agents, and invitees to comply, with all applicable laws and ordinances and
with all applicable rules and regulations of governmental agencies, concerning the use of the
premises.
4.
Lessee shall pay all utility charges for water, sewer, electricity, heat, gas and telephone
service used in and about the premises during the term of the lease, all such charges to be paid
by Lessee directly to the utility company or municipality furnishing the same before the same
shall become delinquent. Lessee shall turn on all utilities within seven (7) days after acceptance
of this lease for the benefit of Lessor and Lessee to accomplish repair and clean up of the
premises as outlined within this lease.
Lessee shall pay for the removal of all garbage and rubbish, generated by Lessee, from
the leased premises during the term of the lease.
Lessee shall pay all deposits, fees, connection charges and other charges required by
utility providers and providers of other services to the Premises.
5.
Lessee shall, at Lessees' own expense and risk, pay for any and all costs of alterations
additions or improvements and maintain the leased premises, except as outlined below. Lessor
shall not be liable for any damages to person or property resulting from Lessee's failure to make
any repairs, alterations, remodeling or maintenance that may be set out herein.
Except as outlined above, Lessor agrees to repair or replace the following: Clean or
replace carpet in the lower office area where soiled; the cabinet in the break room; light switch
and wall plugs (where missing or broken); leaks in the metal roof where the skylights are the
problem with leaks, the skylights will be removed and replaced with metal; ceiling area damaged
by water leak; air conditioning in both lower and upper floor; installation of a sump pump or
drain line in the dock pit located on the north side of building; have entire building service by a
licensed exterminator. Lessee shall be responsible for minor repairs to those items worn out due
to Lessee's use of the leased Premises in the normal course of business.
Otherwise, Lessor does hereby covenant for himself, his heirs, his executors,
administrators and assigns, that he will, at his own cost and expense, maintain and keep the
demised premises, both inside and outside, in good and tenable condition and repair, during the
entire term of this lease, including, but not limited to repairs to the roof, exterior structure,
interior support structure, HV AC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, foundation,
insect and termite infestation, hot water heater, and other similar repairs. Such repairs shall be
made by Lessor in a timely fashion following written notice by Lessee notifying Lessor of the
need for such repairs. To the extent provided herein, Lessee warrants that he will maintain the
habitability of the premises and that failure to do so shall constitute a material breach of this
Agreement.
Lessee shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the leased premises
without the prior written consent of Lessor. Consent for nonstructural alterations, additions, or
improvements shall not be unreasonably withheld by Lessor.
All alterations, additions, or improvements made by Lessee shall become the property of
Lessor at the termination of this lease. Lessor may, however, require that Lessee remove any or
all alterations, additions, and improvements installed or made by Lessee, and any other property
placed in the premises for Lessee, upon termination of the lease. In the event that Lessor requires
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Lessee to remove such alterations, additions, or improvements, Lessor shall repair any damage
to the premises caused by such removal.
6.
Lessee may erect signs on any portion of the leased premises including, but not limited
to, the exterior walls of the premises, subject to applicable statutes, ordinances, and zoning
restrictions. Lessee shall remove all signs at the termination of this lease and shall repair any
damage including, but not limited to, closing any holes caused by such removal.
7.
Lessee shall not by its own action cause any mechanic's lien or liens to be placed upon
the leased premises or upon improvements on the premises Any amounts paid by Lessor to
remove a mechanic's lien caused to be filed against the premises or against improvements on the
premises by the direct actions of Lessee, including expenses and interest, shall be due from
Lessee to Lessor and shall be repaid to Lessor immediately on rendition of written notice.
Should Lessee in good faith believe that a mechanic's lien filed against the leased
premises because of the direct actions of Lessee is improper in any respect, Lessee may contest
said lien, provided that the Lessee holds Lessor harmless because of such contest. In any event,
Lessee shall not be responsible for any mechanic's lien or liens placed on the leased premises or
upon improvements on the premises placed on same by the Lessor or the Lessor's agent(s) or
representative( s).
8.
To the extent permissible under the constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and only
to such extent, Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold Lessor harmless against any and all claims,
demands, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees for the defense of
such claims and demands, arising from the conduct or management of Lessee's business on the
leased premises or from Lessee's use of the leased premises, or from any breach on the part of
Lessee of any conditions of this lease, or from any act or negligence of Lessee, his agents,
contractors, employees, subtenants, concessionaires, or licensees in or about the leased premises.
This provision shall not be construed to in any way waive, limit, or minimize Lessee's right to
limit or escape liability pursuant to the Texas Torts Claim Act, to claim the defense of Sovereign
Immunity, or to invoke any and all other defenses, immunities, limitations of liability, or other
rights, afforded or extended to Lessee, its agents, officers, employees, or other representatives, as
governmental entities or otherwise, by the Constitution and laws of the United States and the
State of Texas.
9.
If the leased premises or any structures or improvements on the leased premises should
be damaged or destroyed by fire, tornado, or other casualty, Lessee shall give immediate written
notice of the damages or destruction to Lessor, including a description of the damage and, as far
as known to Lessee, the cause of the damage.
If the leased premises should be totally destroyed by fire, tornado, or other casualty not
the fault of Lessee or any person in or about the leased premises with the consent of Lessee, or if
it should be so damaged by such a cause that rebuilding or repairs cannot reasonably be
completed within twenty (20) working days, this lease shall terminate, and rent shall be abated
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from the unexpired portion of this lease, effective as of the date of written notification as
provided above.
If partial destruction of the leased premises occurs in the final three (3) months of the
lease term, Lessor need not rebuild or repair the premises. If Lessor elects not to rebuild or
repair the premises, and the leased premises are untenantable in whole or in part following such
damage, Lessee may elect to terminate the lease or to continue the lease and the rent payment
continue as outlined above for the remainder of the lease period.
10.
If during the term of this lease, all of the leased premises should be taken for any public
or quasi-public use under any governmental law, ordinance, or regulation, or by right of eminent
domain, or should be sold to the condemning authority under threat of condemnation, this lease
shall terminate, and the rent shall be abated during the unexpired portion of this lease, effective
as of the date of the taking of the premises by the condemning authority.
II.
Subject to Lessee's right to termination as otherwise provided herein, if Lessee shall
allow the rent to be in arrears more than ten (10) days after written notice of such delinquency,
or shall remain in default under any other condition of this lease for a period of ten (10) days
after written notice from Lessor, Lessor may, without notice to Lessee, terminate this lease, or in
the alternative, Lessor may reenter and take possession of the premises(not including those
confidential materials maintained by Lessee in their duties as law enforcement officers) without
being deemed guilty of any manner of trespass and relet the premises, or any part of the
premises, for all or any part of the remainder of the lease term to a party satisfactory to Lessor,
and at such monthly rental as Lessor may with reasonable diligence be able to secure.
12.
Lessee may not sublet, assign, encumber, or otherwise transfer this lease or any right or
interest in this Lease, or in the leased premises or the improvements on the leased premises,
without the written consent of Lessor to any other Third Party. If Lessee sublets, assigns,
encumbers, or otherwise transfers his rights or interests in this lease, or in the leased premises or
the improvements on the leased premises, without the written consent of Lessor, Lessor may, at
its option, declare this lease terminated. In the event Lessor consents in writing to an
assignment, sublease, or other transfer of all or any of Lessee's rights under this lease, the
assignee or sub-lessee must assume all of Lessee's obligations under this lease, and Lessee shall
remain liable for every obligation under the lease. Lessor's consent under this section will not be
arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld.
If this Lease is assigned to any person or entity pursuant to the provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code, II U.S.C. //101 et. seq., (the "Bankruptcy Code"), any and all monies or other
consideration payable or otherwise to be delivered in connection with such assignment shall be
paid or delivered to Lessor, shall be and remain the exclusive property of Lessor and shall
constitute property of Lessee or of the estate of Lessee within the meaning of the Bankruptcy
Code. Any and all monies or other considerations constituting Lessor's property under the
preceding sentence not paid or delivered to Lessor shall be held in trust for the benefit of Lessor
and be promptly paid or delivered to Lessor.
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Any person or entity, to which this Lease is assigned pursuant to the provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code, shall be deemed, without further act or deed, to have assumed all of the
obligations arising under this Lease on and after the date of such assignment. Any such assignee
shall upon demand execute and deliver to Lessor an instrument confirming such assumption.
Lessor may assign or transfer any or all of its interests under the terms of this lease; it
being understood that Lessor may assign any or all or any part of their fee simple interest in the
property to any person at any time, under any terms or conditions. Lessor shall notify Lessee in
writing that the Lessor has assigned or transferred any or all of its interests under the terms of
this lease or that Lessor has assigned any or all of its fee simple interests under this lease within
ten (10) days of Lessor's assignment or transfer. Provided, however, that such assignment shall
not in any way release Lessor from full performance of Lessor's obligations under this Lease.
Upon receipt of such notice, Lessee may terminate this Lease following notice of such
termination.
13.
All notices required under this lease must be given by certified mail or registered mail,
addressed to the proper party, at the following addresses:
Lessor:CJ Real Property, Inc. PO Box 278, Muenster, Texas 76252;
Lessee: Red River Valley Drug Task Force
Either party may change the address to which notices are to be sent it by giving the other
party notice of the new address in the manner provided in this section.
14.
This agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties to this lease
and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and
assigns when permitted by this agreement.
This agreement shall be construed under, and in accordance with, the laws of the State of
Texas, and all obligations of the parties created by this lease are performable in Delta County,
Texas.
In case anyone or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any
reason be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any
respect, then at the option of either party, this contract shall be at an end and the rights, duties,
and responsibilities of the parties shall be as otherwise determined by law.
This agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties to the agreement
and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between the parties
respecting the subject matter of this agreement.
No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this agreement shall be
binding unless it is in writing, dated subsequent to the date of this agreement, and duly executed
by the parties to this agreement.
The rights and remedies provided by this lease agreement are cumulative, and the use of
anyone right or remedy by either party shall not preclude or waive its rights to use any or all
other remedies. These rights and remedies are given in addition to any other rights the parties
may have by law, statute, ordinance, or otherwise.
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Exhibit "A"
Legal Description
BEING situated in the Elender Spencer Survey, Abstract No. 307, Delta County, Texas and
being all the land conveyed to Mobile Supply and Manufacturing Company by Delta County
Industrial Foundation by deed recorded in Volume 169, Page 685, and being all of Lots 13 and
14 of the proposed Delta County Industrial Foundation Phase I Addition and being more
particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of said Mobile Tract, said point lying in the South line of
Farm _ Market Road 64 and being West 328.25 feet and along said South line from the
intersection of same with the Southerly prolongation of the West line of the John Turner Survey,
Abstract No. 364;
THENCE West along the South line of said Farm - Market Road a distance of 278.87 feet to an
iron rod for corner and being the proposed East Line of Industrial Drive;
THENCE South along said East line a distance of3l2.4 feet to an iron rod for corner;
THENCE East a distance of 278.87 feet to an iron rod for corner and being in the East line of
said Mobile Tract;
THENCE North along East line a distance of3l2.4 feet to the place of Beginning and containing
approximately 87,120 square feet or 2.0 acres ofland.
Lessor
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