2010-060 RES APPROVING THE GROUNDS SUBLEASE BETWEEN THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR ASSN AND THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #199RESOLUTION N0. 2010-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE GROUNDS SUBLEASE BETWEEN THE RED RIVER
VALLEY FAIR ASSOCIATION AND THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #199 OF
DEPORT, TEXAS TO CONDUCT BINGO OPERATIONS AT THE BIG TIME
BINGO BUILDING, 1875 FITZHUGH, PARIS, TEXAS; MAKING OTHER
FINDIIVGS A1VD PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Red River Valley Fair Association has requested approval from the
City Council of the City of Paris to enter into a grounds sublease agreement with the
American Legion Post #199 of Deport, Texas, to conduct bingo operations at the Big Time
Bingo Building, 1845 Fitzhugh, Paris, Texas, in the form shown in Exhibit A, attached
hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it would be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Paris that
such grounds sublease agreement be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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 Red River Valley Fair Association be, and it is hereby, granted
approval to enter into the grounds sublease agreement with the American Legion Post
#199 of Deport, Texas, in the form shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of May, 2010.
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Will Biard, Mayor
ATTEST:
/ ~Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO RM:
W. Kent McIlyar Ci Attorney
LEASE AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered into by and between Red
River Valley Fair Association, Inc., a non-profit organization,
hereinafter referred to as Lessor, and American Legion Post #199,
a non-profit organization, hereinafter referred to as Lessee.
For and in consideration of the mutual promises herein
expressed the Lessor and Lessee do hereby agree to the following:
WITNESS TO:
I. PURPOSE OF LEASE:
The Lessee wishes to lease from the Lessor certain space to
conduct bingo operations licensed by the State of Texas on1y.
II. PREMISES:
Lessor agrees to lease anci the Lessee agrees to lease from the
Lessor the following described property, all the floor area in Big
Time Bingo Building on the property, located at 1875 Fi-Lzhugh
Street, Paris, Lamar County, Texas for the bingo occasions per week
as designated on the Lessee's 'I'exas Bingo license.
III. DUTIES OF LESSOR:
Lessor sha11 provide parking facilities, equipment and
utilities.
IV. TERM:
The term of this lease sha:Ll be for a period from the lst day
of June 2010 to the lst day of June, 2011.
V. CONSIDERATION:
The Lessee shall pay the Lessor the amount of $250.00
per whole session (Bingo occasion). The consideration for the
lease of this building shall be due and payable monthly. The first
payment will be due and payable monthly after the execution of this
lease, with rent payments being due and payable monthly each and
every month thereafter, prior to the last business day of the
month, during the term of this lease. Total rental for any month
may not in any case exceed $600.00 per bingo occasion actually
conducted by lessee during that month.
Lessee shall make payment to the Lessor at:
Red River Valley Fair Association, Inc.
570 East Center Street
Paris, Texas 75460
EXHIBIT A_
VI. REPRESENTATIONS OF LESSEE;
The Lessor agrees and acknowledges that Lessee is a non-profit
organization as tnat term is defined under the gcverning c-E the
bingo statutes in the State of Texas and that the Lessee holds a
valid license to conduct bingo within the State of Texas issueci by
the Texas Lottery Commission of the State of Texas. It shali be
tne Lessee's responsibility tc provide zor al1 bingo supplies or
other equipment associated with the operation of the bingo game,
including but not limited to prizes, bingo cards, or any other
necessary equipment. It is understood and agreed that the Lessor
shall not be responsible for the storage or maintenance of any
equipment herein above describE=d.
VII. INSURANCE:
The Lessee, at Lessee's exper,se, shall maintain a
comprehensive general liability insurance policy on the ~esc~,~~,==r
premises and adjoining parking facilities in an amount of at
$500, 000. 00 combined single li.mits and shai ' n3me t.he T es:,or=
the City of Paris as additional insured on said policy. Ics sF:e
shall provide Lessor with a certificate of insuranc.e providing for
thirty (30) days advance notice of cancellation.
VIII. SEVERABILITY:
Should any provisions of: this lease be held invalid, the
validity of tne main portions oE this lease shall not be effective.
IX. APPROVAL:
This lease is subj ect to the approval of the City of Paris per
the main lease agreement between the Red River Valley Fair
Association, Inc., and the City of Paris, Paris, Texas.
X. NOTICES:
Notices are to be sent to;
Lessor: Red River Valley Fair Association, Inc.
570 East Center Street
Paris, Texas 75460
Lessee: American Legion
P. 0. Box 83
Deport, Texas
Post #199
?5435-83
AMERIC LE ,ION POST #199
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