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LEASE FOR HANGAR SPACE RENEWAL
BETWEEN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
- DEWEY COSGROVE
You have exercised your option to renew your lease for an additional twenty years.
This LEASE FOR HANGAR SPACE, fully executed this day of
2014, by and between the COUNTY OF OKALOOSA, a political subdivision of the State
of Florida, acting by and through itt BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(hereinafter called “COUNTY”) and DEWEY COSGROVE (hereinafter called
“LESSEE”).
WITNESSETH:
COUNTY hereby lets to LESSEE and LESSEE hereby hires and takes from
COUNTY at the Bob Sikes Airport in the County of Okaloosa, State of Florida (hereinafter
referred to as AIRPORT”), that certain location designated as Block 3 Lot 1 as shown on
file in the office of the Airports Director, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference,
and COUNTY hereby gives to LESSEE permission to occupy and maintain one (1) hangar
for the storage of individually-owned/corporate-owned aircraft at the aforesaid location.
Additional aircraft may be stored in the hangar with proper notice to the COUNTY
provided that proof of required insurance coverage is provided to the COUNTY.
This Lease for Hangar Space (hereinafter called “LEASE”) is subject to the
following terms, covenants, conditions, and agreements to be kept, performed, and
observed by the LESSEE.
SECTION 1: TERM
This LEASE shall be for a term of TWENTY (20) years and shail take effect on the 2nd
day of January, 2015 and end on the Ist day of January 2035.
SECTION 2: AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP
LESSEE shall provide written confirmation to the COUNTY of proof of ownership of
individually-owned/corporate-owned aircraft to be stored pursuant to this LEASE. In the
event LESSEE’s aircraft is sold, LESSEE shall have one year to replace said aircraft;
otherwise this lease may be voided at the COUNTY’s discretion.
SECTION 3: IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY
Any and all improvements hereafter installed, erected, or placed within the Leased
Premises, including alterations and repairs shall become, upon the termination of this
LEASE for any cause, the absolute and sole property of COUNTY and shall not be
removed from the Leased Premises. If on termination of this LEASE, LESSEE is not in
default, LESSEE shall have the right to remove from the Leased Premises any equipment
or trade fixtures that can be removed without damage to the Leased Premises (and if any
damage does occur on any such removal, LESSEE shall promptly repair the same).
SECTION 4: BUILDING, ALTERATIONS, AND PERMITS
LESSEE shall at its expense apply for and obtain any and all building, construction, or
other permits and licenses to build, repair, or maintain the improvements contemplated by
this LEASE. COUNTY makes no representations or warranty relative to the availability of
such licenses or permits, and LESSEE assumes full responsibility for securing same. No
construction, modification, or alterations of improvements to include antennas or other
devices are permitted without prior written approval by COUNTY. LESSEE shall furnish
one (1) set of building drawings to COUNTY for approval.
SECTION 5: RENTALS
a. GROUND LEASE:
LESSEE shall pay in advance an annual ground lease fee established by an independent
appraisal. The fee shall be adjusted every year in accordance with Section 6. The ground
lease and applicable sales tax will be billed annually, in advance, and is payable to
Okaloosa County, Okaloosa County Airports, 1701 Highway 85 North, Eglin Air Force
Base, Florida, 32542-1498. The lease includes FIVE THOUSAND (5,000) square feet at
ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) per square foot per year for a total annual cost of FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) plus state sales tax and County non-ad valorem
taxes.
b. PAYMENT EFFECTIVE DATE:
LESSEE agrees to pay all sums due under this LEASE, plus applicable sales tax that
COUNTY is required to collect with or without invoice no later than October 1* of each
year of this LEASE.
c. LATE CHARGES:
If LESSEE fails to pay within THIRTY (30) days of October 1* or date of billing of
invoices by COUNTY for applicable rents and charges as herein described, LESSEE shall
then pay interest to the COUNTY at the maximum legal allowable rate authorized by the
State of Florida. If any rental fee or other charge remains delinquent for a period of sixty
days, LESSOR shall have the option to terminate this Agreement.
SECTION 6: ESCALATION CLAUSE:
The ground lease shall be increased annually to reflect the increase in the Consumer Price
Index (“CPI”) from the date of the original execution hereof by both parties. The “CPI”
shall be the revised Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for all items - U. S.
City Average, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. 8. Department of Labor,
1982-84 = 100 (CPI-U).
SECTION 7: UTILITIES
COUNTY does not assume any responsibility in providing utilities to the Leased Premises.
LESSEE will pay all utility charges and costs of installation.
SECTION 8: RIGHTS OF LESSOR
a. It is understood and agreed that COUNTY may, in connection with the future
development of said AIRPORT, require the space hereinabove for permanent buildings
and/or other development. In such case, COUNTY shall give written notice to LESSEE.
After THIRTY (30) days from said written notice, COUNTY shall have the right at
COUNTY’s expense, to remove said hangar and erect it at said AIRPORT as designated in
writing by COUNTY, provided that said new location is reasonably, feasibility, accessible
to the taxiways and runways.
b. COUNTY reserves itself, its successors, and assigns for the use and benefits of
the public, a right of flight for the passage of aircraft in the airspace above the surface of
the real property hereinafter described together with the right to cause in said airspace such
noises as may be inherent in the operations of aircraft, now known or hereafter used for
navigation of or flight in the said airspace, and for use of said airspace for landing on,
taking off from, or operating on the AIRPORT.
c. LESSEE expressly agrees for itself, its successors, and assigns to prevent any use
of the hereinafter-described real property, which would interfere with or adversely affect
the operation or maintenance of the AIRPORT, or otherwise constitute an airport hazard.
d. LESSEE expressly agrees for itself, its successors, and assigns, to restrict the
height of structures, objects, of natural growth, and other obstructions on the hereinafter
described real property to such height so as to comply with the Federal Aviation
Regulations, Part 77.
SECTION 9: COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL PROCEDURES
LESSEE shall conform to all the requirements of applicable State and Federal statutes and
regulations and all County Ordinances and regulations, and shall secure such permits and
licenses as may be duly required by any such laws, ordinances, or regulations as may be
promulgated by COUNTY. In addition, Lessee shall comply with all policies, rules,
regulations, or ordinances of the County, which are currently, or may be hereinafter
adopted relating to County owned airport facilities.
SECTION 10: CARE OF LEASED PREMISES
LESSEE shall keep said hangar and premises neat, clean, and orderly at all times.
LESSEE shall not store anything on the premises other than those items specifically
required to maintain the owner’s aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations
(FAR’s). All petroleum products, solvents, cleaners and flammable material shall be
stored in an approved fireproof rated cabinet. Used petroleum products, solvents, cleaners
and cleaning materials shall be disposed of both in accordance with all governmental
regulations and off the County premises.
SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE IN LEASED PREMISES
LESSEE shall insure that all aircraft maintenance performed in the leased premises is in
accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s).
SECTION 12: TAXES
LESSEE shall pay all taxes or other governmental charges of any nature or kind which
may be imposed on rental or lease payments or assessed upon the hangar or improvements
and upon any aircraft or other property kept therein promptly when due.
SECTION 13: ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE
All subsequent transfers and assignments of any interest, including mortgages thereon,
require written approval in advance by COUNTY and payment of an Approval Fee of
ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) dollars. During the initial 20 year term a new lease fee
will be established upon assignment or transfer based on an independent appraisal
conducted at the direction of the COUNTY. LESSEE shall have thirty (30) days from the
furnishing of the copy of the appraisal to exercise a right of transfer or assign. Otherwise,
the transfer or assignment shall not be approved and the ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00)
DOLLAR approval fee shall be refunded. Following the initial 20 year term, rent will be
based on the ground values by an independent appraisal.
Except as hereinabove set out, the Leased Premises may not be sublet, in whole or in part,
and LESSEE shall not assign this LEASE or any portion of this LEASE at any given time
without prior written consent of COUNTY.
SECTION 14: INSPECTION ON ASSIGNMENT
LESSEE agrees that upon assignment of this Lease by LESSEE, LESSOR shall have the
right to inspect the leased premises and require that the hangar and property be repaired or
restored to the condition that it existed upon execution hereof.
SECTION 15: RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE TO HANGAR
LESSEE assumes the risk of loss or damage to the hangar and its contents, whether from
windstorm, fire, earthquake, or any other causes whatsoever.
SECTION 16: RIGHTS OF ENTRY RESERVED
COUNTY has the right to inspect the Leased Premises at any time upon reasonable notice.
SECTION 17: INSURANCE
a. LIABILITY:
LESSEE agrees that LESSEE, shall, during the entire term or any extension of this
LEASE, keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of aircraft liability and public
liability insurance with respect to the Leased Premises. The limits of aircraft liability and
public liability shall not be less than ONE MILLION __($1,000,000.00) dollars Combined
Single Limit (CSL) each. The COUNTY reserves the right to increase the minimal aircraft
liability and public liability insurance requirements as circumstances may warrant.
b. PROPERTY:
The damage, destruction, or partial destruction of any permanent building or other
improvement which is part of the Leased Premises shall not release LESSEE from any
obligations hereunder nor shall it cause a rebate or an abatement in rent then due or
thereafter becoming due under the terms hereof. In case of damage to or destruction
of any such building or improvement, LESSEE shall at its own expense, promptly repair
and restore the property to a condition as good or better than that existed prior to the
damage or destruction.
For purposes of assuring compliance with the foregoing, LESSEE agrees to
maintain property insurance on any permanent building or improvement constructed on the
Leased Premises in an amount not less than full replacement value of such building and its
improvements and agrees that the proceeds from such insurance shall be used promptly by
LESSEE to satisfy LESSEE’s repair and replacement obligation under this paragraph.
Okaloosa County shall be listed as a loss payee on all property insurance policies.
c. All aircraft liability and public liability coverage shall be endorsed to include
Okaloosa County as Additional Insured. In addition, all insurance policies shall contain a
clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the
COUNTY thirty (30) days prior written notice. Prior to occupying the Leased Premises
and annually upon renewal, LESSEE shall furnish COUNTY a Certificate of Insurance
evidencing all required insurance. The Certificate(s) of Insurance shall be delivered to the
Contracts and Lease Coordinator, 602-C N. Pearl Street,
