HomeMy WebLinkAboutClark County Museum Lease LEASE
THIS LEASE ( "Lease "), made and entered into as of the 13 day of December, 2012, by
and between the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, by and through its Redevelopment Commission,
hereinafter called "Landlord ", and Clark County Museum, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-
profit corporation duly organized in the State of Indiana, hereinafter called "Tenant ",
WITNESSETH THAT:
LEASE OF THE PREMISES
The Premises. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from
Landlord, upon and subject to the terms and provisions of this Lease, the property commonly
known as 721 Michigan Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana (formerly used as a residential structure)
and 725 Michigan Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana (a structure formerly used as a sign business)
which are more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof,
together with all improvements now or hereafter placed therein and thereon and together with all
easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, all which will be referred to hereinafter
alternately as the "Premises" or the "Buildings ".
PREPARATION OF PREMISES
Tenant Improvements. Tenant may make (but is not obligated to make) as funds are
available throughout the life of this long -term lease any and all improvements within and to the
Buildings and Premises as Tenant deems necessary and desirable in order to convert the
Premises into a museum for storing and exhibiting objects of historical, scientific, or cultural
interest. Such improvements may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) installing a new roof on either or both Buildings;
(b) reinforcing structural deficiencies to either or both Buildings;
(c) constructing an enclosed structure to connect one building to the other;
(d) remodeling 721 Michigan Avenue to its historic look (which does not prohibit the
Tenant from any necessary upgrades or installations of modern electrical, water and
sewerage systems);
(e) installing display cases, interactive museum exhibits, posters, miniature or full -sized
dioramas, and all other methods of exhibiting museum relics and information;
(f) painting and /or wallpapering;
(g) removing non -load bearing walls;
(h) installing walls and partitions;
(i) installing public bathroom facilities;
(j) installing kitchen and cooking facilities;
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(k) making modifications to assure handicap accessibility;
(1) making improvements necessary to meet current code requirements; and
(m)making all other improvements to the premises as Tenant deems appropriate with the
goal of making the museum accessible to the public as quickly and as frequently as
Tenant funding allows.
Tenant shall also be responsible for improvements to the facade at 725 Michigan Ave. to ensure
the facade is consistent with the historical character of the surrounding neighborhood. Tenant
shall perform Tenant's Work at its sole cost and expense and shall be responsible for determining
the need to engage the services of architects or engineers. Tenant shall make all improvements
in compliance with all building, fire, health, safety, sanitary codes and regulations and any other
codes or regulations as apply to Tenant's improvements. Tenant shall be responsible for the
procurement of all permits necessary for any improvements or construction undertaken. Nothing
contained herein shall prohibit Tenant from applying for UEZ, Redevelopment, or other City
grants or assistance.
Original Term. The original term of this Lease is for a period of fifty (50) years. The
beginning date of the Term (hereinafter called the "Commencement Date ") shall begin on the
13 day of December, 2012 and terminate on the 12 day of December, 2062.
Renewal Terms. This Lease shall automatically renew for five (5) consecutive ten (10)
year terms, unless either party gives written notice of the termination no later than ninety (90)
days prior to the end of the term or renewal term. The rent and lease terms during any renewal
term shall be the same as those contained in this Lease so long as the Premises are used by
Tenant for educational, literary, scientific, religious, or charitable purposes as are exempt from
federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code or the reletting of the
Premises by the tenant to an affiliate or subsidiary organization for such tax - exempt purposes.
RENT
Rent. Tenant shall pay to Landlord annual payments of One Dollar ($1.00) per year
payable in advance on the first of each year. Lease payments shall be made to the Jeffersonville
Redevelopment Commission at such place as designated by the Landlord in writing. Landlord's
current mailing address is Executive Director, Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission, City
Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130.
TAXES
Real Estate Taxes and Assessments. Both Landlord and Tenant are tax exempt
organizations, and should not be subject to real estate taxes; however, Landlord covenants and
agrees to pay throughout the Term of this Lease any real estate taxes and assessments, as may be
assessed against the property.
Personal Property Taxes. Both Landlord and Tenant are tax exempt organizations, and
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should not be subject to personal property taxes; however, Tenant covenants and agrees to pay
throughout the Term of this Lease any personal property taxes and assessments as may be
assessed against its personal property.
POSSESSION, USE, AND OPERATION OF THE PREMISES
Possession. Tenant shall be entitled to possession on the first day of the term of this
Lease, and shall yield possession to Landlord on the last day of the term of this Lease (as
extended) unless otherwise agreed by both parties in writing.
Use. The Premises may be used and occupied for any lawful purpose.
Special Uses. Landlord retains the right to have access to the Premises, under the pre-
arranged supervision of Tenant and security rules and regulations of Tenant for the purpose of
having community events. Notice shall be given to the Tenant at least fifteen (15) days prior to
the event.
Storage. Tenant shall be entitled to store items of personal property in the premises
building during the term of this Lease. Landlord shall not be liable for loss of or damage to, such
stored items.
Care and Maintenance. Tenant shall be responsible for the structure and maintenance
of the exterior of the Premises as well as any HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical
system, fire alarm system, fencing, blacktop parking, and drive areas. Tenant shall be
responsible for maintaining the building interior, as well as the lawn, landscaping, grounds, and
exterior in good condition.
Zoning. Tenant shall comply with the zoning code of the City of Jeffersonville, and shall
be responsible at its sole expense for acquiring any and all variances, special exceptions, or
rezoning applications as may be needed to operate the premises as a museum. Landlord will
cooperate in all ways necessary to support Tenant's requests, petitions, and applications for
variances, special exceptions, and /or re- zonings as may be necessary to operate the Premises as a
museum.
Signs. Tenant shall have the right to install and maintain signs on or about the Premises
as allowed by Jeffersonville's zoning code and regulations. The cost of installing, maintaining,
changing and removing any signs on or about the Premises installed by the Tenant shall be borne
by Tenant. Tenant shall procure all necessary permits for, and comply with all applicable
governmental regulations with respect to, the installation or maintenance of signs.
Surrender in Good Condition. At the expiration of the tenancy created hereunder,
whether by lapse of time or otherwise, Tenant shall surrender the Premises in good condition and
repair except for reasonable wear and tear and loss condemnation, fire or other casualty or acts of
God which Tenant is not required to repair under the terms of this Lease.
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INSURANCE AND CASUALTY
Casualty Insurance. Landlord shall keep the Premises and any building or structure of
which the Premises may be a part insured throughout the term against loss or damage by fire and
such other risks as are usually and customarily covered by extended coverage endorsement, for
the full insurable value thereof, with replacement costs endorsement, which insurance may
contain a "deductible" clause not greater than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500).
Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the deductible. Landlord shall furnish to Tenant certificates
evidencing the continuous and uninterrupted existence of such insurance. Such insurance shall
be carried in the name of Landlord and Tenant (as their interests may appear). All sums payable
under said policies shall be paid to Landlord (or Landlord's mortgagee) in trust to be applied by
Landlord toward restoration of the Premises, unless Tenant terminates this Lease under
restoration. Landlord and Tenant shall jointly adjust losses and execute proofs of loss under such
policies, unless Tenant terminates this Lease. Such insurance may be carried by an additional
premises endorsement on a policy covering multiple properties.
Restoration. Should the Premises or any building or structure of which the Premises
may be a part be damaged by fire or other casualty after the delivery of exclusive possession
Premises to Tenant, it shall be promptly repaired and restored by Landlord to as near the
condition existing before such damage as is reasonably possible; provided that if repair or
restoration of the Premises may reasonably be expected to take longer than one hundred eighty
(180) days, Tenant shall be entitled to terminate this Lease by written notice to Landlord given
within thirty (30) days following the date of such damage or destruction. Rent payments
hereunder shall abate throughout the period in which Tenant is unable to use the Premises. In
addition to any other right or remedy for failure to promptly repair or restore such damage,
Tenant shall be entitled to terminate this Lease or to perform the necessary restoration and repair
work and charge the costs thereof to Landlord.
Hold Harmless Agreement. Upon the consideration herein stated Tenant shall
indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from any and all losses, claims, demands and causes of
action for damages, injury or death to or of any person or persons resulting from, arising from or
connected with Tenant's conduct, behavior, or activity upon the Premises, and from the operation
of its non - profit, tax - exempt, charitable purposes.
DESTRUCTION, CONDEMNATION, AND EMINENT DOMAIN
Destruction or Condemnation of Premises. If the Premises are partially destroyed in a
manner that prevents the conducting of Tenant's use of the Premises in a normal manner, it shall
be the Tenant's responsibility to repair said Premises immediately. However, if the damage is
not reparable within sixty (60) days, or if Landlord is prevented from repairing the damage by
forces beyond Landlord's control, or if the Property is condemned, this Lease shall terminate
upon twenty (20) days written notice of such event or condition by either party.
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REMEDIES
Attorney's Fees. In the event of any litigation between Landlord and Tenant arising out
of the terms and conditions of this Lease, Tenant's use and occupancy of this Premises or any
other matter relating to this Lease, the party prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled to have
all of its costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, paid by the party not prevailing in said
litigation. The prevailing party shall be entitled to have judgment entered in said proceeding for
all such costs and expenses.
NOTICES
Manner of Giving. Whenever under this Lease a provision is made for notice of any
kind, such notice shall be in writing, and it shall be deemed sufficient notice and service thereof
if such notice is to Landlord and sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to
Executive Director, Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission, City Hall, 500 Quartermaster
Way, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 or to any such other address as supplied from time to time
by the Landlord to the Tenant as Landlord's address, and if sent to Tenant, sent by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, to Tenant addressed to Clark County Museum, c/o Garry J.
Nokes, Treasurer, 3203 Lakewood Blvd., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Either party may change its
address for notices by notice given to the other in the manner herein provided. Any notice given
in the manner described herein shall be deemed given on the date of its registry or certification
and deposited in the U.S. Postal Service with postage prepaid. If Landlord is more than one
person, notice need be sent to only one Landlord.
QUIET ENJOYMENT
Landlord's Warranty. Landlord covenants and represents it has full right and power to
execute and perform this Lease and to grant the estate demised herein. Landlord covenants that
Tenant, on paying the rent herein reserved and performing the covenants hereof, shall peaceably
and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises and all appurtenances during the full Term.
Landlord covenants that it holds good fee simple title to the Premises and that the same are free
from all liens and encumbrances other than building and zoning laws and ordinances and current
taxes and assessments that are not delinquent. Landlord further covenants that the premises
comply with the applicable building and zoning laws and ordinances.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Remedies Cumulative - Non - Waiver. The various rights and remedies herein contained
and reserved to each of the parties shall not be considered as exclusive of any other right or
remedy of such party, but shall be construed as cumulative and shall be in addition to every other
remedy now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or by any other portion of this
Lease. Said rights and remedies may be exercised and enforced concurrently and whenever and
as often as occasion thereof arises. No delay or omission to exercise any right or power by either
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party shall impair any such right or power, or be construed as a waiver of any covenant, or as
acquiescence therein. One or more waivers of any covenant, term or conditions of this Lease by
either party shall not be construed by the other party as a waiver of a subsequent or continuing
breach of the same covenant, term or condition.
Governing Law. The laws of the State of Indiana shall govern the validity, performance
and enforcement of this Lease. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease
shall not affect or impair any other provision.
Complete Agreement. The headings of the several articles and sections contained
herein are for convenience only and do not define, limit, or construe the contents of such articles
and acts of God or other conditions or events beyond the control of the party required to perform
such act. This Lease Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no
other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Lease may be
modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the
amendment.
Severability. If any portion of this Lease shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for
any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds
that any provision of this Lease is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision, it
would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written,
construed, and enforced as so limited.
Payment of Costs. Whenever the Lease requires any party to perform any act, unless
expressly provided to the contrary, all costs or expense in connection therewith shall be paid by
the party required to perform.
Agreement Binding on Successors. The covenants, agreements and obligations herein
contained shall extend to, bind and inure the benefit not only of the parties hereto but their
respective personal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease in several counter
parts, each which shall be deemed an original instrument, as of the day, month, and year first
above written.
LANDLORD: TENANT:
Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission Clark County Museum, Inc.
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Signature Si s ture
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES
Regarding 721 Michigan Avenue:
Lot Nos. 10, 11, and 36 feet off the north side of Lot No. 12, all in Block 81 in the City of Jeffersonville,
Clark County, Indiana, excepting therefrom part of Lot 10 conveyed by Margaret L. Steinbach and
Frederick Steinbach to Harry Hudson and Mildred Hudson, his wife, by deed dated February 21, 1919.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM, the southwesterly eight feet of Lot Nos. 10, 11, and 12.
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM, part of Lot Nos. 10 and 11 in Block 81 in the City of Jeffersonville,
bounded thus: Beginning at an iron pipe on Michigan Avenue three (3) feet south of the northeast
corner of Lot No. 10;thence northwardly and parallel to the line dividing Lot Nos. 9 and 10, forty (40)
feet to an iron pipe; thence northwardly and parallel to Michigan Avenue three (3) feet to an iron pipe in
the line dividing Nos. 9 and 10; thence westwardly along the line dividing Lot Nos. 9 and 10, seventy -five
feet to an iron pipe at the Northwest corner of Lot 10; thence southwardly along the Western line of Lot
Nos. 10 and 11 and the eastern line of a twenty foot alley, forty -eight (48) feet to an iron pipe; thence
eastwardly and parallel to the line dividing Lots No. 10 and 11, one hundred fifteen (115) feet to and
iron pipe in the Western line of Michigan Avenue, forty -five (45) feet to the place of beginning.
Regarding 725 Michigan Avenue:
Legal Description: Being part of Lot Nos. 10 and 11 in Block 81 in the City of Jeffersonville, bounded thus:
Beginning at an iron pipe on Michigan Avenue three (3) feet south of the northeast corner of Lot No.
10;thence westwardly and parallel to the line dividing Lot Nos. 9 and 10; thence westwardly along the
line dividing Lot Nos. 9 and 10, seventy -five (75) feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot No.
10; thence southwardly along the western line of Lot Nos. 10 and 11 and the eastern line of a 20 foot
alley, forty -eight (48) feet to an iron pipe; thence eastwardly and parallel to the line dividing Lot Nos. 9
and 10, one hundred fifteen (115) feet to an iron pipe in the western line of Michigan Avenue; thence
northwardly along the western line of Michigan Avenue, forty -five (45) feet to the place of beginning.
Subject to any and all easements and restrictions of record affecting this real estate.
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