08-B Boys Club LeaseDRAFT
ALICE~RESWORK\CURRENT\Boys Club Res
June 26, 2001
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS CLUB OF PARIS FOR THE
BALL PARK FACILITIES KNOWN AS REECE FIELD; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris is interested in cooperating with and
supporting the Boys Club of Paris in its good work with the youth of our community; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris owns the ball park and facilities known as "Reece Field"
and is desirous of making the same available to the Boys Club of Paris for its use during the
months of April, May, June, and July of each year for five (5) years beginning in 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the form of the Lease Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, should in
all things be approved, and the Mayor should be authorized to execute the same; 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 form of the Lease Agreement with the Boys Club of Paris, attached
hereto as Exhibit A, be, and the same is hereby, approved.
Section 3. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute, on
behalf of the City of Paris, the Lease Agreement with the Boys Club of Paris for the use of
"Reece Field" during the months of April, May, June, and July of each year for five (5) years
beginning in 2002, under the terms and conditions and in the form shown in Exhibit A, attached
hereto.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2001.
ATTEST:
Michael J. Pfiester, Mayor
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
LEASE AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF LAMAR )
STATE OF TEXAS )
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT is made this 9th day of July, 2001, by and between the
CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, a municipal corporation, acting by and through its Mayor,
Michael J. Pfiester, duly authorized, hereinafter referred to as LESSOR, and the BOYS CLUB
OF PARIS, 1530 1st Street N.E., Paris, Lamar County, Texas, acting by and through its
President, Joe Bob Margraves, duly authorized, hereinafter referred to as LESSEE.
WITNESSETH
For and in consideration of the payment to the CITY OF PARIS the sum of ONE AND
NO/100 DOLLAR ($1.00), and other good and valuable consideration, the CITY OF PARIS
does hereby lease, rent and let unto the BOYS CLUB OF PARIS the following described
property:
All that certain tract of land located in Paris, Lamar County, Texas, to-wit:
BEGINNING at a point a distance of 300 feet west of the intersection of
the north boundary line of Hickory Avenue with the west boundary line of
Fitzhugh Avenue, also designated as 9th Street N.E., the same being the southeast
corner of a 12 acre tract of land sold to the Lamar County Fair Association by H.
E. Clement Estate in 1936, described in deed recorded in Volume 245, Page 575,
Deed Records, Lamar County, Texas;
THENCE North a distance of 600 feet;
THENCE West a distance of 600 feet;
THENCE South a distance of 600 feet;
THENCE East a distance of 600 feet to the place of beginning, being the
same property leased by the City of Paris to the Paris Baseball Club, since named
"Reece Field."
The term of this Lease shall be for the months of April, May, June, and July each year
for FIVE (5) years, beginning on the 1 st day of April 2002, and ending on the 31 st day of July
2006.
IN CONSIDERATION HEREOF, it is mutually agreed by and between LESSOR and
LESSEE:
1. That LESSEE will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the said
premises, ordinary wear and tear excepted, SAVE AND EXCEPT the Parks Department of
LESSOR will continue to do its routine upkeep of the leased premises.
EXHIBIT A
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2. That LESSEE agrees to indemnify, save, keep and hold harmless LESSOR from and
against any and all demands, debts, liabilities, suits, claims and causes of action of every kind
and character whatsoever in any way arising out of or as a result of this agreement, including but
not limited to actions for damages or injuries to persons and/or property occurring on the leased
premises resulting from LESSEE's, its invitees', agents', servants' or employees' use. LESSOR
shall not be liable to LESSEE, its invitees, agents, servants, employees or visitors due to the
improvements located thereon, or hereafter constructed, or any other condition of the premises
being improperly constructed, maintained or being or becoming out of repair; LESSEE hereby
waives any defects therein and agrees to hold and save LESSOR harmless from all claims for
any such damages or injuries. LESSEE shall, at all times during the term of this Lease, keep and
maintain, in full force and effect, a policy, or policies, of insurance, providing at least
$250,000.00 per person and $500,000.00 for any single occurrence for bodily injury or death and
$100,000.00 for any single occurrence for injury to or destruction of property, indemnifying all
persons for any and all damages, personal injuries or property damages sustained in or upon the
premises of said leased property, or any part thereof, as the result of the negligence of LESSEE,
its invitees, agents, servants or employees, and shall pay all premiums due thereon when due.
It is expressly provided that such insurance policy or policies shall, and must, be written and
issued by a reputable insurance company, or companies, with LESSOR as an additional insured,
subject to approval by the City Attorney of the City of Paris, and LESSEE, or its insurance
carrier or carriers, shall deliver a copy of any such policies to the City Clerk of the City of Paris,
150 1 st Street S.E., Paris, Texas 75460, or furnish to said City Clerk a current letter or certificate
from such company, or companies, evidencing the fact that such insurance is in full force and
effect at all times during this Lease, and specifically noting thereon that LESSOR is an
additional insured. All such policies shall be written so that the LESSOR will be notified of
cancellation or of any restrictive amendment of the policies at least thirty (30) days prior to the
effective date of such cancellation or amendment. Notice shall be by certified mail, return
receipt requested, addressed to the LESSOR at the following address: City Clerk, City of Paris,
P. O. Box 9037, Paris, Texas 75461-9037.
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3. That LESSEE will not sublet the rented premises, or any part thereof, without the
consent of LESSOR, in writing, first had and obtained; provided, however, that such consent
may be given by the City Manager in the event such subletting shall not exceed one (1) week.
4. That LESSEE has the right, but no obligation, to replace and repair fences, the
location of same to be approved by LESSOR, who hereby authorizes its Director of Parks to
approve the same.
5. That LESSEE shall not install, erect or provide any device, in addition to such devises
and equipment presently located at and in use and in connection with the operation of the leased
premises.
6. That LESSEE shall not commit, or suffer to be committed, any waste on the leased
premises, nor shall LESSEE maintain, commit or permit the maintenance or commission of any
nuisance on the leased premises or use the leased premises for any unlawful purpose. LESSEE
shall not do or permit anything to be done in or about the leased premises which shall in any
way conflict with any law, ordinance, rule or regulation affecting the occupancy and use of the
leased premises which is or may hereafter be enacted or promulgated by any public authority,
or allow the premises to be used for any improper, immoral or unlawful purpose.
7. That it shall be lawful for LESSOR to enter upon and into the leased premises and
every part thereof at all times for the purpose of inspecting and examining the condition thereof.
8. That LESSEE will take good care of the leased premises and be responsible for and
make good to LESSOR all injuries and damages to the same caused by LESSEE, or those under
it, and will deliver same to LESSOR at the expiration or termination of this Lease, in as good
condition as when received, usual wear and tear alone excepted, and LESSEE will, upon the
expiration of this Lease, peaceably yield up to LESSOR all and singular the premises and all
erections, additions or repairs to or upon same, in good repair.
9. That LESSOR shall have the right and privilege of using any portion of said property
so leased for functions sponsored by the City of Paris, or any department thereof, which function
has been approved by the City Council of the City of Paris, which use shall be conducted on a
non-interfering basis with the LESSEE's use.
10. That LESSOR shall have the right and privilege, at its option, to terminate this Lease
for necessary municipal functions so declared by the City Council of the City of Paris, and, upon
the giving of ninety (90) days written notice by LESSOR, LESSEE shall vacate such portion to
be so utilized.
11. Should LESSEE default in, or fail or refuse to keep, any of the covenants, conditions,
stipulations and/or provisions herein contained, notice thereof shall be given to LESSEE by
LESSOR, in writing, and, in the event such default, failure or refusal has not been corrected or
performed within ten (10) days from the date of such notice, then this Lease may be terminated
at LESSOR's option, and it shall be lawful for LESSOR to re-enter the leased premises and
remove all persons, property and effects therefrom, each and every claim for damages by
LESSEE for or by reason of said re-entry being hereby expressly waived.
12. That all notices provided for herein must be made by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
If to LESSOR:
City Clerk
City of Paris
P. O. Box 9037
Paris, TX 75461-9037
If to LESSEE:
Secretary
Boys Club of Paris
1530 1st Street N.E.
Paris, TX 75460
That the parties have the right to change their addresses by giving at least fifteen (15)
days written notice to the other party of the new address.
13. The terms of this Lease are binding on, and the benefits herein inure to, the heirs,
administrators and executors of LESSEE.
EXECUTED ON the dates shown in acknowledgments below.
CITY OF PARIS, LESSOR
ATTEST:
By:
Michael J. Pfiester, Mayor
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
BOYS CLUB OF PARIS, LESSEE
ATTEST:
By:
Joe Bob Margraves, President
Bill Gibson, Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LAMAR
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared MICHAEL
J. PFIESTER, Mayor of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the
same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the 9th day of July, 2001.
Notary Public, State of Texas
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LAMAR
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared JOE BOB
MARGRAVES, President of the Boys Club of Paris, known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same
for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the
__ day of July, 2001.
Notary Public, State of Texas