HomeMy WebLinkAboutLease Agreement with Clay Township for a portion of Hensel Government Center for IT Department administrative offices
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LEASE AGREEMENT
JOHN W. HENSEL GOVERNMENT CENTER
10701 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE
between
CLAY TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA
(AS LANDLORD)
and
CARMEL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
(AS TENANT)
Effective as of ______ 1, 2023
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By Sergey Grechukhin at 2:08 pm, Jan 17, 2023
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Table of Contents
Recitals: P.1
Article I Leased Property P.1
Article II Term, Possession and Holdover P.2
Article III Rent P.3
Article IV Use and Operation of Lease Premises P.4
Article V General Covenant Against Liens P.6
Article VI Maintenance, Alterations and Additions P.6
Article VII Insurance P.7
Article VIII Indemnification and Release P.9
Article IX Condemnation and Casualty P.9
Article X Tenant’s Trade Fixtures and Equipment P.10
Article XI Subordination and Non-Disturbance P.11
Article XII Certificates P.11
Article XIII Surrender P.11
Article XIV Events of Default, Remedies P.11
Article XV Notices P.13
Article XVI Limitation Upon Liability P.13
Article XVII Miscellaneous Provisions P.13
Exhibit A Legal Description of Government Center A-1
Exhibit B Depiction of Leased Premises B-1
Exhibit C Sample Allocation of Management Expenses C-1
Exhibit D Depiction of Building Improvements D-1
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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) is entered into by Clay Township of
Hamilton County, Indiana (hereinafter referred to as “Township”) by and through its Township
Trustee, and the Carmel Information and Communications Systems (hereinafter referred to as
“Tenant”) by and through the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety (the “Board of
Works”) as the purchasing agency of the City of Carmel, Indiana (the “City”). The Township
and the Tenant are referred to herein individually as a “Party” and together as the “Parties.”
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Township is the owner of the real estate, improvements and other
facilities located at 10701 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 commonly known
as the John W. Hensel Government Center located on the property more particularly described in
Exhibit “A” attached hereto (the “Government Center”), and desires to lease designated portions
of the Government Center to Tenant for use as administrative and operations offices upon the
terms and conditions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to lease the portion of the Government Center designated
herein as the Leased Premises for Tenant for the purposes stated herein; and
WHEREAS, Ind. Code §36-1-11-8 authorizes the transfer of property between
governmental entities upon terms and conditions agreed upon by the entities, as evidenced by the
adoption of a substantially identical resolution by each entity; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana and the Board of
Works have each adopted substantially identical resolutions agreeing upon the terms and
conditions contained herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual undertakings and covenants, the
Township and City agree as follows:
Article I
Leased Property and Government Center
The Township hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from the Township the
portions of the Government Center designated as “Suite A” and depicted in Exhibit “B” attached
hereto and made a part hereof (the “Leased Premises”) currently consisting of approximately
3,216 square feet. The Parties acknowledge that the square footage of the Leased Premises will
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increase (without an increase in Annual Rent) upon the completion of the Building
Improvements provided for in Section 6.04 of this Lease. The Government Center currently
consists of a 25,009 square foot building, together with appurtenant equipment and mechanical
structures, as well as parking lot and landscaping improvements comprising approximately 2.09
acres of real estate more or less (all of such property and improvements included in the term
“Government Center”). The Lease of the Leased Premises by Tenant shall also include a non-
exclusive license for the use of all hallways, restrooms, parking areas, exterior walkways,
entrances and other public portions of the Government Center provided for the common or joint
use and benefit of the occupants of the Government Center, including parking areas, and not
directly occupied by or allocated to other tenants of the Government Center (hereafter “Common
Areas”).
Article II
Term, Possession and Holdover
2.01 Original and Extended Terms. The original term of this Lease (“Original Term”)
shall begin on ______1, 2023 (the “Effective Date”) and shall end on ______ 30, 2028 (the
“Original Term”). In addition, the Original Term will automatically extend for up to four (4)
consecutive periods of five (5) years each (each an “Extended Term”), unless the Tenant gives to
the Township notice of its intent to not extend this Lease by giving written notice thereof at least
one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the end of the Original Term or any Extended Term.
Possession of the Leased Premises shall be delivered by the Township to Tenant in an “as is”
condition except as otherwise specifically provided herein. In the event Tenant remains in
possession of the Leased Premises after the expiration of the Original Term or any Extended
Term without an extension as provided herein and without the execution of a new Lease, it shall
be deemed to be occupying the Leased Premises as a Tenant from month-to-month subject to all
other conditions, provisions and obligations of this Lease insofar as the same are applicable to a
month-to-month tenancy. If Tenant remains in possession of the Leased Premises after expiration
or termination pursuant to this Section, Tenant shall be required to vacate the Leased Premises
ninety (90) days after the receipt of a written notice from the Township to so vacate.
2.02 No Early Termination. Subject to Paragraph 2.03 below, neither Party shall have the
right to terminate this Lease prior to the completion of the Original Term or any Extended Term
and Annual Rent shall continue to be paid and the Premises made available to the Tenant
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pursuant to the terms of this Lease until the completion of such Original Term or Extended
Term.
2.03 Non-Appropriation. Notwithstanding Paragraph 2.02 above, if the City’s legislative
body fails to appropriate funds for this Lease in 2023 and/or subsequent budgets, the City, upon
provision of ninety (90) days’ notice to Township, may terminate this Lease without any
penalties.
Article III
Rent
3.01 Annual Rent.
(a) Initial Annual Rent and Adjustment. Tenant shall initially pay to the Township
throughout the Original Term an annual fixed base rental at the rate per annum of Sixty Six
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($66,000.00) (the “Annual Rent”) in equal monthly installments of
Five Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($5,500.00) each with payment due on the first
day of each month, in advance. There shall be no increase in Annual Rent upon the completion
of the Building Improvements, and the parties acknowledge that the annual rent provided for
herein is inclusive of the Building Improvements.
(b) CPI Adjustment. Upon the occurrence of each Extended Term (if any), Annual Rent
shall be increased at the commencement of the first Extended Term to reflect the total increase in
the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) during the Original Term, and for
additional Extended Terms the total increase in CPI-U during the immediately preceding
Extended Term. Once adjusted for the increase in CPI-U the recalculated Annual Rent shall be
fixed throughout the Extended Term and shall be payable in equal monthly installments, in
advance. Base Rent for month-to-month tenancy shall be similarly adjusted for the increase in
CPI-U at the outset of any month-to-month tenancy.
(c) Additional Tenant Expenses. It is the understanding and agreement of the Parties
hereto that this is a “net” lease obligation, whereby Tenant shall bear its proportionate share,
based on the square footage of the Leased Premises, of the costs and expenses incurred by the
Township to operate the Government Center and Tenant hereby assumes and agrees to bear its
proportionate share of the cost of such obligations with relation to the Leased Premises and the
Government Center, the improvements thereon, and the appurtenances thereto, and the use,
operation and maintenance thereof. In connection therewith, and without limiting in any way
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Tenant’s responsibility under this “net” lease, Tenant shall pay its proportionate share of all
utility costs, janitorial expenses and supplies, commercial maintenance services including pest
control, recycling and trash collection, maintenance and repair expense for landscaped areas and
parking lots adjacent to or serving the Government Center, insurance premiums for fire
insurance, liability insurance and insurance for any other risks insured against by the Parties as
required by this Lease or as reasonably required or customary in the operation of the
Government Center by the Township, property taxes and assessments on the Government Center
(if any); and all reasonable expenses incurred in the maintenance, upkeep and repair of the
mechanical equipment serving the entire Government Center and the interior and exterior
Common Areas including walkways, parking areas, shrubbery and lawns, keeping the same in
safe and good repair and condition. Utility costs shall include all utility expenses or charges
incurred on or about the Government Center in the furnishing of heat, ventilation, air
conditioning, water and sewer services, electricity (excluding Tenant’s separately metered
services provided for below), gas and other power or fuels. The Parties agree that the Township
shall be responsible for the provision of all of the foregoing listed services (hereafter
“Management Services”) throughout the Original Term and any Extended Term of this Lease.
Tenant’s proportional share of all reasonable costs of whatsoever nature incurred by the
Township to provide Management Services for the Government Center, (all hereafter
“Management Costs”), shall be paid to the Township on a monthly basis as billed by the
Township. A typical billing of monthly Management Costs shall be prepared by the Township in
the format attached hereto as Exhibit “C”, with the Tenant substituted for “TriCo” (the prior
tenant of the Leased Premises) and the proportionate amounts appearing in Exhibit “C” for such
expenses (hereby designated as Tenant’s proportionate share) shall be paid by the Tenant in
monthly installments as billed by the Township. On an annual basis, the Township shall review
all actual expenditures for Management Costs for the prior calendar year and shall notify the
Tenant in writing of the actual expenditures and any amounts necessary to be paid or refunded to
properly cover all Management Costs as provided herein. Such amount shall be paid or refunded
by the proper Party no later than thirty (30) days after the submittal of the Township’s report to
Tenant. At the Township’s reasonable discretion, the annual budget may be revised during the
Original Term or any Extended Term of this Lease, and the remaining monthly installments by
the Tenant shall be revised accordingly. Township shall notify and consult with the City
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regarding any revisions to the annual budget exceeding ten percent (10%) of the prior year’s
annual budget. Given the nature of Tenant’s information technology operations, Tenant shall be
responsible for all costs of installing separately metered electrical services for the equipment to
be installed at the Leased Premises and any additional power, temperature control or other utility
service that may be required for Tenant’s specialized use of the Leased Premises, and all
telecommunications services for the Leased Premises required for Tenant’s operations.
Installation and service charges for electricity and telecommunications services to the Leased
Premises shall be the sole expense of Tenant. In addition, the Parties acknowledge that Tenant’s
proportionate share of Management Costs shall be recalculated upon Substantial Completion of
the Building Improvements provided for in Section 6.04 of this Lease.
If agreed to by the Township and the Tenant, as an alternative to separate metering of
electrical services, the Parties can equitably adjust the allocation of Management Costs to cover
Tenant’s electrical service usage based on an estimate of increased usage from prior tenants of
the Leased Premises.
3.02 Rental Payments. Rental checks are to be made payable to Clay Township of
Hamilton County, Indiana and shall be payable to the Township at its offices located at 10701 N.
College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46280. Rent shall be paid to the Township without notice or
demand, and without deduction or offset, in lawful money of the United States of America,
forwarded to the person and address indicated above, or to such other person or place as the
Township may designate in writing from time to time.
3.03 Late Payments. Monthly installments of Rent and Tenant’s proportionate share
of Management Costs (collectively referred to as “Rent”) shall be paid on the first day of each
month, commencing on the Effective Date. All payments and any late fees and/or penalties shall
be subject to the Indiana Prompt Payment Statute, Ind. Code 5-17-5-1 et seq.
3.04 Review of Management Costs. Tenant shall have the opportunity, upon request,
to receive and review receipts, documents and other evidence of all Management Costs incurred
by the Township and allocated to occupants of the Government Center pursuant to this Lease.
Tenant may, from time to time, request that the Township review any specific item of
Management Costs to determine whether such cost is reasonable in light of current market
circumstances. Nothing contained herein shall serve to reduce or require the reduction of any
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Management Cost incurred by the Township, but the Parties shall reasonably cooperate to
maintain all Management Costs at reasonable market rates.
3.05 Limitation. Township shall not be liable for, and Tenant shall not be entitled to,
any abatement or reduction of rent by reason of Township’s failure to furnish any of the
foregoing Management Services when such failure is caused by inclement weather, accidents,
breakage, repairs, labor disturbances or labor disputes of any character, pandemic or by any other
cause beyond the reasonable control of the Township. If provision of any of the Management
Service(s) deemed critical to City’s operations of the Leased Premises is suspended, interrupted
or reduced for any reason and the Township cannot restore such Service(s) within a 48-hour
period after written notice thereof from Tenant, Tenant shall have the right to restore such
Service(s) itself and shall be reimbursed the reasonably incurred cost thereof within thirty (30)
days of submitting a payment request to the Township therefore with reasonable supporting
documentation. In the event of an emergency, the requirement for forty eight (48) hours prior
written notice shall be reduced to four (4) hours. The Township shall not be liable under any
circumstances for loss of or injury to Tenant’s property, however occurring, through or in
connection with or incidental to failure to furnish any of the foregoing.
3.06 Security Deposit. As Tenant is a governmental entity, a security deposit is not
required under this Lease.
Article IV
Use and Operation of Leased Premises
4.01 Use. Tenant shall use the Leased Premises only for governmental purposes
consistent with Tenant’s stated authority and applicable governing instruments. It is understood
and agreed that neither Tenant nor its sublessees or assignees shall be permitted to take any
action or carry on any activity inconsistent with its stated authority as a department of an Indiana
political subdivision.
4.02 Operations and General Conditions of Occupancy. Tenant shall keep the Leased
Premises and the Government Center in a clean, orderly and safe condition at all times. Tenant
shall conduct its own activities in a careful, safe and prudent manner. Tenant shall not (1)
commit or permit waste or damage to the Leased Premises; (2) improperly store any hazardous
materials or otherwise permit or suffer any nuisance or hazardous or unsafe condition to occur or
exist on the Leased Premises; (3) cause or permit any use of the Leased Premises which would
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constitute a violation of any ordinance, statute, regulation or order of any governmental
authority.
4.03 Reservation of Rights. The Township reserves the right to adopt and promulgate
reasonable rules and regulations, applicable to the use and occupancy of the Leased Premises and
the Government Center consistent with the express purposes set forth herein and from time to
time to amend or supplement said rules and regulations. Tenant shall receive thirty (30) day
notice prior to the implementation of any such rules and regulations and an opportunity to
comment or confer thereon. Tenant agrees to abide by all such rules and regulations and to use
its best efforts to cause its employees, guests and invitees to do the same.
4.04 Encumbrance of Leasehold. Tenant may not mortgage, pledge or otherwise
encumber its interest in this Lease or any sublease of the Leased Premises.
4.05 Assignment and Sublease. Tenant may not assign this Lease or sublet the Leased
Premises without the Township’s prior written consent, which may be withheld at the sole
discretion of the Township.
4.06 Continuing Obligations of Tenant. It is understood and agreed that any sublease
or assignment entered into by Tenant with the Township’s consent pursuant to this Article shall
be subject to the provisions of this Lease, and that such sublease or assignment shall not effect or
reduce Tenant’s obligations hereunder, which shall continue in full effect as the obligations of a
principal and not as a guarantor or surety, to the same extent as though no assignment or sublease
had been made.
4.07 Suspension of Services. The Township reserves the right to suspend service of
the heating, elevators, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning or other mechanical systems in the
Leased Premises and the Government Center, and the sweeping, snow removal and maintenance
of the Common Areas when necessary, by reason of governmental regulations, civil commotion
or riot, accident or emergency, pandemic or for any other reason beyond the reasonable power or
control of the Township. If provision of any of the Service(s) described herein deemed critical to
City’s operations of the Leased Premises is suspended, interrupted or reduced for any reason and
the Township cannot restore such Service(s) within a 48-hour period after written notice thereof
for Tenant, Tenant shall have the right to restore such Service(s) itself and shall be reimbursed
the reasonably incurred cost thereof within thirty (30) days of submitting a payment request to
the Township therefore with reasonable supporting documentation. In the event of an emergency,
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the requirement for forty eight (48) hours prior written notice shall be reduced to four (4) hours.
The Township shall not in any way be liable or responsible to Tenant for any loss or damage or
expense which Tenant may sustain or incur if, during the Original Term or any Extended Term,
because of conditions beyond Township’s reasonable control, the quantity or character of any
utility service is changed or is no longer available or suitable for Tenant’s requirements. Tenant
shall not be entitled to a claim for constructive eviction or disturbance of right to possess the
Leased Premises or an abatement of any rentals payable hereunder because of the suspension or
inadequacy of the utility services, mechanical systems or services as provided herein.
4.08 Repairs. Repairs, alterations, or improvements to the Government Center,
excluding the Leased Premises, which are, in the reasonable judgment of the Township, desirable
or necessary, shall be done, if reasonably possible, outside Tenant’s normal business hours and
shall reasonably accommodate Tenant’s operations. In the event such repairs, alterations, or
improvements are conducted during Tenant’s business operations, Tenant’s rent shall not be
abated during the time period of such repairs, alterations and improvements. Except in
emergency situations, the Parties shall schedule in advance any necessary repairs, alterations or
improvements to the Leased Premises to avoid interruption or suspension of the City’s
operations at the Leased Premises.
Article V
General Covenant Against Liens
5.01 Tenant covenants and agrees that it shall not permit any statement of intention
to hold a mechanic’s lien to be filed against the Leased Premises or any part thereof nor against
any interest or estate therein by reason of labor, services or materials claimed to have been
performed or furnished to or for Tenant. Such covenant shall extend and be applicable to all
sublessees and assignees of Tenant. If because of any act or omission of Tenant, its sublessees
or assignees, such statement of intention to hold mechanic’s lien or other lien, charge or order for
the payment of money is filed, the Township at its option may compel the prosecution of an
action for the foreclosure of such lien by the lienor. If any such statement of intention to hold
mechanic’s lien or other lien shall be filed and an action commenced to foreclose such lien,
Tenant, upon demand by the Township, shall cause the lien to be released by the filing of a
written undertaking with a surety company approved by the Court and obtaining an order from
the Court releasing the property from such lien. Nothing in this Lease shall be deemed or
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construed to constitute consent to or request any party for the performance of any labor or
services or the furnishing of any materials for the improvement, alteration and repairing of the
Leased Premises; nor as giving Tenant the right or authority to contract for, authorized or permit
the performance of any labor or services or the furnishings of any material that would permit the
attaching of a valid mechanic’s lien.
Article VI
Maintenance, Alterations and Additions
6.01 Maintenance. Tenant shall keep the Leased Premises in good order and condition
and shall take all action necessary or appropriate to keep and maintain the Leased Premises in
good order and condition. Except for the Management Services provided for in this Lease, the
Township shall not be liable for any labor, services or materials furnished or to be furnished to
Tenant, or to anyone holding the Leased Premises or any part thereof through or under Tenant.
Tenant further agrees to repair any damage to the Leased Premises or the Building caused by or
in connection with the removal of any articles of personal property, business or trade fixtures,
machinery, equipment, cabinetwork, furniture, moveable partition or permanent improvements
or additions, including without limitation thereto, repairing the floor and patching and painting
the walls where required by Township to Township’s reasonable satisfaction, all at Tenant’s sole
costs and expense. In the event Tenant fails to maintain the Premises in good order and
condition, Township shall give Tenant notice to do such acts as are reasonably required to so
maintain the Leased Premises. In the event Tenant fails to promptly commence such work and
diligently prosecute it to completion, then Township shall have the right to do such acts and
expend such funds at the expense of Tenant as are reasonably required to perform such work.
6.02 Alterations and Additions. If there is no continuing event of default, Tenant may
make additions or improvements to or alterations to the Leased Premises with the written consent
of the Township, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Each such addition, improvement,
or alteration (i) must not, individually or in the aggregate, substantially lessen the fair market
value of the Leased Premises or materially affect the Leased Premises’ usefulness as set forth in
Article IV hereof, (ii) shall be completed expeditiously in a good and workmanlike manner, and
in compliance with all legal requirements and all insurance requirements, (iii) shall become part
of the Leased Premises and subject to this Lease. Such alterations and additions shall be subject
to the general covenant against liens set forth in Article V hereof.
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6.03 Additional Tenant Improvements. Township acknowledges that Tenants use of
the Leased Premises may require the installation of special HVAC and electrical equipment to
ensure the continued use of the Leased Premises as its communications and information
technology center. All such special improvements shall receive the prior approval of the
Township, shall be installed at Tenant’s sole expense and shall be subject to Section 6.05 below.
6.04 Building Improvements. In addition to the general tenant improvements
provisions in Sections 6.02 and 6.03 hereof, the Parties acknowledge that Tenant will be
undertaking an addition to the Government Center in order to expand the Leased Premises as
described and generally depicted in Exhibit “D” attached hereto (the “Building Improvements”).
The Building Improvements shall be constructed solely at Tenant’s cost and expense and the
ownership of the Building Improvements shall be as provided in Section 6.05 below. The
Building Improvements shall not be used for general vehicle maintenance such as oil changes,
engine repairs and similar maintenance activities without the prior written approval of the
Township. During the course of constructing the Building Improvements and until occupancy by
Tenant, the Tenant shall cause Builders Risk and general commercial liability coverage in
customary amounts to be obtained by the City or the prime contractor on the Building
Improvements which coverage shall name Clay Township of Hamilton County, Indiana and its
elected officials, employees and agents as additional insureds with primary coverage. Prior to
commencing construction of the Building Improvements, Tenant shall deliver Certificates of
Insurance evidencing the foregoing coverage in a form acceptable to counsel for the Township.
Upon completion of the Building Improvements, the Parties acknowledge that Tenant’s
proportionate share of Management Costs shall be reallocated to reflect the increased square
footage of the Leased Premises, and thereafter, for all purposes under this Lease, the Leased
Premises, as expanded by the Building Improvements, shall constitute the Leased Premises under
this Lease.
6.05 Ownership of Improvements. All improvements constructed on and any fixtures
installed at the Leased Premises at any time by Tenant, its assignees and sublessees, including
plans, drawings, and related materials shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement
between the Township and Tenant, become the property of the Township and remain with the
Leased Premises at the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.
Article VII
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Insurance
7.01 Township Insurance Coverage. The Township will maintain with insurers
authorized to do business in the State of Indiana and which are well rated by any recognized
national rating organization: (i) fire insurance and insurance with respect to risks from time to
time included under the standard extended coverage endorsement, including vandalism and
malicious mischief, in amounts sufficient to prevent the Township and Tenant from becoming
co-insurers of any loss, but in any event not less than the then full insurable value of the
Government Center as determined from time to time (but not less often then once every two (2)
years) by the insurer or insurers; and (ii) comprehensive general public liability insurance against
claims for bodily injury, death or property damage arising out of the use or occupancy of the
Government Center by the Township in a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.
7.02 Public Liability Insurance. Tenant shall procure and maintain during the Original
Term and any Extended Term a policy or policies of insurance written by a responsible insurance
company or companies insuring the Tenant and the Township from any and all losses, claims,
demands, or actions for injury to or death of any one or more person in any occurrence arising
from Tenant’s use and operation of the Leased Premises or the Government Center. Such
insurance shall provide for broad form protection with combined single limit coverage of not less
than $1,000,000 and the total protection under the policies for damage to property may not be
less than $500,000.00. The foregoing policy shall name Clay Township of Hamilton County,
Indiana and its officers, employees and agents as additional insureds. Upon commencement of
the Original Term, and upon request thereafter, the Tenant shall furnish to the Township
Certificates of Insurance evidencing the continuous and uninterrupted existence of the public
liability insurance coverage required by this Section in a form acceptable to counsel for the
Township.
7.03 Policy Terms and Conditions. All insurance policies that the Township must
maintain under this Article shall name it and the Tenant as the insured parties, as their respective
interests may appear. The policies may be carried under blanket policies maintained by the
Township if they comply with the provisions of this Article. The fire policy may provide for the
same deductible amounts, not to exceed $25,000.00, that the Township customarily provides for
in its insurance for similar properties owned or leased by it. The policies shall provide for a
reserved amount with respect to the Leased Premises so as to assure that the amount of insurance
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required by Section 7.01(i) will be available notwithstanding any losses with respect to other
property covered by such blanket policies. With the exception of the coverage required under
Section 6.04, all policies of insurance that the Township must maintain under this Lease shall not
contain a provision relieving the insurer thereunder of liability for any loss by reason of the
existence of other insurance policies covering the Leased Premises against the perils involved,
regardless of collectability.
7.04 Personal Property and Fixtures. Township’s policies as provided herein shall not
cover, and Tenant shall remain responsible for, all of Tenant’s trade and business fixtures and
personal property, and losses related thereto shall be the responsibility of Tenant.
7.05 Insurance Certificate. The Township shall deliver to the Tenant upon request,
Certificates of Insurance evidencing all insurance that the Township must maintain under this
Lease.
7.06 Waiver of Subrogation. Township and Tenant each hereby waive any and all
rights of recovery against the other or against the officers, employees, agents and representatives
of the other, on account of loss or damage occasioned to such waiving party or its property or the
property of others under its control to the extent that such loss or damage is insured against under
any fire and extended coverage insurance policy which either may have in force at the time of
such loss or damage. Tenant shall, upon obtaining the policies of insurance under this Lease,
give notice to the insurance carrier or carriers that the foregoing mutual waiver of subrogation is
contained in this Lease
Article VIII
Indemnification and Release
8.01 Indemnity. Tenant shall indemnify and hold Township harmless from, and
defend Township against any and all claims of liability for any injury or damage to any person or
property whatsoever: (1) occurring in, on or about the Leased Premises or any part thereof; (2)
occurring in, or about, any facilities (including, without prejudice to the generality of the term
“facilities”, elevators, stairways, passageways, hallways, and parking areas), the use of which
Tenant may have in conjunction with other tenants of the Government Center, when such injury
or damage is caused in part or in whole by the act, neglect, fault or omission of any duty with
respect to the same by Tenant, its agents, contractors, employees or invitees; and (3) relating in
any way to the construction of the Building Improvements by Tenant. The Parties shall further
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indemnify and hold each other harmless from and against any and all claims arising from any
breach or default in the performance of any respective obligation under the terms of this Lease,
or arising from any act or negligence of such Party, or any of its agents, contractors, employees
and from and against all costs, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in the defense of
any such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon. Each Parties’ obligation to
indemnify shall not include any matter for which the other Party is effectively protected against
by insurance. In case any action or proceeding be brought against either Party by reason of any
such claim, an indemnifying Party, upon notice from the other Party, shall defend the same at the
indemnifying Party's expense by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified Party,
provided, however that neither Party shall be liable for damage or injury occasioned by the
negligence or intentional acts of the other Party and its designated agents or employees unless
covered by insurance the Parties are required to provide.
8.02 Release. The Township and Tenant do each hereby release the other from all
liability for an accident, damage or injury caused to person or property, provided, this release
shall be effective only to the extent that the injured or damaged party is insured against such
injury or damage and only if this Lease shall not adversely affect the right of the injured or
damaged party to recover under such insurance policy.
Article IX
Condemnation and Casualty
9.01 Notice. If there is any damage to or destruction of the Leased Premises or
Government Center, or if any proceedings or negotiations are instituted which do or may result
in a governmental taking of all or any portion of the Government Center, each party will
promptly give notice thereof to the other, describing its nature and extent.
9.02 Condemnation. If the entire Government Center, or such portion thereof as will
make the remainder unsuitable for the use permitted by this Lease, is condemned by any legally
constituted authority, or if a conveyance or other acquisition in lieu of such condemnation is
made, then this Lease shall terminate as of the date possession is required by the condemnor. If a
portion of the Government Center is condemned but the remainder is still suitable for the use
permitted by this Lease, this Lease shall not terminate. Tenant hereby assigns to the Township
any award or payment on account of any governmental taking by condemnation which is payable
in connection with the Government Center. All amounts paid pursuant to an agreement with the
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condemning authority in connection with any taking shall be deemed to constitute an award on
account of such taking. Tenant agrees that this Lease shall control the rights of both Parties in
any such award, and any contrary provision of any present or future law is hereby waived.
9.03 Township’s Duty to Restore Damaged Leased Premises. If the Leased Premises
should be damaged by fire or other cause to such an extent that the cost of repair and restoration
would be less than $100,000.00, the Township will promptly commence and complete
restoration of the property. If the City is not able to fully use the Leased Premises during repair
and restoration, the Rent and Management Cost obligations will be prorated to reflect the portion
of the Leased Premises usable, or fully abated if fully unusable, until restoration is complete and
Tenant is able to resume its operations at the Leased Premises.
9.04 Destruction. If the Government Center should be damaged or destroyed by fire or
other cause to such an extent that the cost of repair and restoration would exceed $100,000.00,
then the Township shall, utilizing the proceeds of the insurance required to be carried under
Section 7.01 hereof, promptly repair and restore the Government Center to substantially the same
condition it was in prior to the damage or destruction. If the City is not able to fully use the
Leased Premises during repair and restoration, the Rent and Management Cost obligations will
be prorated to reflect the portion of the Leased Premises usable, or fully abated if fully unusable,
until restoration is complete and Tenant is able to resume its operations at the Leased Premises.
The Township’s duty to repair and restore the Government Center, however, shall be limited to
the proceeds of the insurance required to be carried under Section 7.01 hereof. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained under this Lease Agreement, it is specifically acknowledged
and understood by Tenant that the Township shall not, and does not hereby, assume any
obligation to expend public funds for the repair or restoration of the Leased Premises.
9.05 Termination Events. This Lease shall terminate sixty (60) days after the
occurrence of any of the following termination events: (a) damage or destruction occurs to the
Government Center or Leased Premises pursuant to Paragraphs 9.03 or 9.04 above and
restoration cannot be completed within 180 days after the occurrence; (b) the damage,
destruction, or condemnation occurs during the last 180 days of the initial term or during the
last180 days of any extended term of this Lease and Tenant does not exercise its right to extend
the term (under Article II hereof) then in effect within ten (10) business days after receipt of
written notice of termination from the Township pursuant to this Section; or (c) within thirty (30)
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days after the date of the occurrence or condemnation, if Tenant determines in good faith and
notifies the Township that, as a result thereof, the Leased Premises is no longer suitable for the
uses and purposes intended under Article IV hereof.
Article X
Tenant’s Trade Fixtures and Equipment
10.01 All trade fixtures, signs, equipment, furniture, or other personal property of
whatever kind and nature kept or installed on the Leased Premises by Tenant shall not become
the property of the Township or a part of the Government Center or appurtenant real estate, no
matter how affixed to the Leased Premises, and may be removed by Tenant at any time and from
time to time during the entire term of this Lease. Upon request of Tenant or its sublessees or
assignees, the Township shall execute and deliver any consents or waiver forms submitted by
any vendor, lessor or owner of any trade fixtures, signs, equipment, furniture or other personal
property of any kind and description kept or installed on the Leased Premises setting forth that
the Township waives, in favor of such vendor, lessor or owner, any superior lien, claim, interest
or other right therein. The Township shall further acknowledge that property covered by the
consent or waiver is personal property and is not to become a part of the real estate no matter
how affixed thereto, and that such property may be removed from the Leased Premises by such
vendor, lessor or owner at any time upon default in the terms of any financing arrangements,
leases or other similar documents, free and clear of any claim or lien of the Township.
Article XI
Subordination and Non-Disturbance
11.01 This Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder are and shall be subject and
subordinate to the lien of any and all mortgages, or consolidated mortgage or mortgages, which
may now or hereafter affect the Leased Premises, or any part thereof, and to all renewals,
modifications, consolidations, replacements, and extensions thereof, subject to the following
conditions. Any mortgage placed upon the Leased Premises shall provide that so long as there is
not outstanding a continuing event of default by Tenant in any term, condition, covenant, or
agreement of this Lease, the leasehold estate of Tenant created hereby and Tenant’s peaceful and
quiet possession of the property shall be undisturbed by any foreclosure of the mortgage.
Article XII
Certificates
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12.01 Either party shall, without charge, at any time within ten (10) days after the
other’s written request, from time to time, certify by written instrument duly executed and
acknowledged to any actual or proposed mortgagee or purchaser, or any other person specified in
the request, as to the following: (a) whether this Lease has been supplemented or amended, and if
so, the substance and manner of such supplement or amendment; (b) the validity and force and
effect of this Lease, in accordance with its tenor as then constituted; (c) the existence of any
default thereunder; (d) the existence of any offsets, counterclaims, or defenses thereby by the
other party; (e) the commencement and expiration dates of the terms of this Lease; and (f) all
other matters that may reasonably be so requested. Any such certificate may be relied upon by
the party requesting it and any other person to whom it may be exhibited or delivered. The
contents of the certificate shall be binding on the party executing it.
Article XIII
Surrender
13.01 Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender
the Leased Premises to the Township in good order and condition, except for ordinary wear and
tear, and the results of any damage, destruction, or condemnation covered by other provisions of
this Lease. Tenant shall remove from the Leased Premises on or prior to the expiration or earlier
termination all of its property situated thereon and shall repair any damage caused by the
removal. Any property not so removed after thirty (30) days after expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease shall become the property of the Township.
Article XIV
Events of Default, Remedies
14.01 Default by Tenant. Any of the following occurrences, conditions, or acts shall
constitute an “Event of Default” under this Lease: (a) If Tenant defaults when making payment
when due of any Rent as specified in Article III hereof, and the default continues for ten (10)
days after the Township gives written notice to Tenant specifying and demanding that it be
cured; or (b) Tenant defaults in the observance or performance of any other provision of this
Lease, and the default continues for thirty (30) days after the Township has given written notice
to Tenant specifying the default and demanding that it be cured. However, if the default cannot
be cured by the payment of money or cannot with due diligence be wholly cured within such
thirty (30) day period, Tenant may have any longer period that is necessary to cure the default, so
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long as Tenant proceeds promptly to cure it within that period, prosecutes the cure to completion
with due diligence, and advises the Township from time to time, upon the Township’s request, of
the actions that Tenant is taking and the progress being made.
14.02 Default by Township. The following occurrences, conditions, or acts shall
constitute an “Event of Township Default” under this Lease: Township’s default in the
observance or performance of any provision of this Lease, and the default continues for thirty
(30) days after the City has given written notice to Township specifying the default and
demanding that it be cured. However, if the default cannot be cured by the payment of money or
cannot with due diligence be wholly cured within such thirty (30) day period, Township may
have any longer period that is necessary to cure the default, so long as Township proceeds
promptly to cure it within that period, prosecutes the cure to completion with due diligence, and
advises the City from time to time, upon the City’s request, of the actions that Township is
taking and the progress being made.
14.03 Remedies of Township. If there is any Event of Default under this Lease, the
Township may, at its option, in addition to any other remedy or right it has hereunder or by law:
(a) Maintain the Lease in full force and effect and recover the rent and other monetary
charges as they become due without terminating Tenant’s right to possession irrespective
of whether Tenant shall have abandoned the Premises. In the event Township elects not
to terminate the Lease, Township shall have the right to attempt to re-let the Leased
Premises at such rent and upon such conditions and for such a term, and to do all acts
necessary to maintain or preserve the Leased Premises as Township deems reasonable
and necessary without being deemed to have elected to terminate the Lease, including
removal of all persons and property from the Leased Premises. In the event any such re-
letting occurs, this Lease shall terminate automatically upon the new Tenant taking
possession of the Premises. Notwithstanding that Township fails to elect to terminate the
Lease initially, Township at any time during the term of this Lease may elect to terminate
this Lease by virtue of such previous default of Tenant.
(b) Terminate the Lease at any time upon the date specified in a notice to Tenant, in
which case Tenant shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Township.
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Township by reason of Tenant’s default, including without limitation thereto, the
following: (i) the worth at the time of award of any unpaid rent which has been earned at
the time of such termination; plus (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by
which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of
award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that is proved could have been reasonably
avoided; plus (iii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent
for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss
that is proved could be reasonably avoided; plus (iv) any other amount necessary to
compensate Township for all the detriment proximately caused by Tenant’s failure to
perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary course of events would
be likely to result there from; plus (v) at Township’s election, such other amounts in
addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as may be permitted from time to time by
applicable State law.
14.04 Remedies of the City. If there is any Event of Township Default under this Lease,
the City may terminate the Lease at any time upon the date specified in a written notice to the
Township specifying such Default and failure by the Township in such thirty (30) day period to
cure such Event of Township Default. In such event the City shall surrender possession of the
Leased Premises to Township within a reasonable time required to find a suitable space to
relocate and shall continue to pay the Rent and Management Costs provided herein until the date
possession of the Leased Premises is so surrendered.
14.05 Recoverable Damages. In addition to any remedies available under Article XIV,
the prevailing Party hereunder shall be entitled to be paid by the other Party all costs and
charges, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the prevailing party in enforcing any
provision, covenant or agreement of the other Party contained in this Lease.
Article XV
Notices
15.01 All notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and
delivered either in person or by certified or registered first class prepaid mail, return receipt
requested, at the following addresses or such other addresses as any party may designate in
writing delivered to the other party to this Lease:
If to the Township: With a copy to:
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Clay Township Trustee KROGER GARDIS & REGAS
10701 North College Avenue Attention: Brian C. Bosma
Suite B 111 Monument Circle, Suite 900
Indianapolis, Indiana 46280-1089 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-5125
bcb@kgrlaw.com
If to Tenant: With a copy to:
Carmel Information and Communication Office of Corporation Counsel
Systems City of Carmel, Indiana
10701 N. College Ave, Suite A One Civic Square
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46280 Carmel, Indiana 46032
15.02 Any notice given in accordance with this Section shall be deemed to have been
duly given or delivered on the date the same is personally delivered to the recipient or received
by the recipient as evidenced by the return receipt.
Article XVI
Limitation Upon Liability
16.01 Neither this Lease Agreement, nor any of the acts of the Township or Tenant
hereunder, shall be deemed to create a joint venture, partnership or other arrangement by which
one party might be deemed to be the agent of or vicariously liable for the acts of the other party,
and each party hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party from any loss,
damage, or liability arising vicariously because of the acts of the first party.
Article XVII
Miscellaneous Provisions
17.01 Severability. If any provision of this Lease or any application thereof shall be
invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease and any other application of such provision
shall not be affected thereby.
17.02 Binding Effect. The provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of both Parties and their respective successors and assigns.
17.03 Quiet Enjoyment. If Tenant shall perform all of its covenants, agreements and
obligations under this Lease, Tenant shall at all times during the term and any extensions thereof
have the peaceable and quiet enjoyment of the Leased Premises without hindrance from the
Township or any parties lawfully claiming under the Township.
17.04 Access. The Township reserves the right to enter the Leased Premises in any
emergency at any time without notice to Tenant. The Township reserves the right to enter the
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Leased Premises during regular business hours or at any other reasonable time, and to inspect the
same, as reasonably deemed necessary by the Township. Tenant hereby waives as against the
Township any claim for damage for any injury or inconvenience to or interference with Tenant’s
business, any loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Leased Premises and any other loss
occasioned thereby.
17.05 Headings. The table of contents, articles, and section headings are for
convenience and reference only and shall not be used to limit or otherwise affect the meaning of
any provision of this Lease.
17.06 Counterparts. This Lease may be simultaneously executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed a fully enforceable original but all of which together
shall constitute one in the same instrument.
17.07 Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with and governed
by the laws of the State of Indiana.
17.08 Modification and Amendments. No changes, additions, amendments or
interlineations made to this Lease shall be binding unless made in a written document that is
executed by the Township and Tenant.
17.09 Construction. All terms used in this Lease, regardless of the number or gender in
which they are used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or
plural, and by other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context or sense of this Lease
or any section, subsection, or clause herein may require as if such terms had been fully and
properly written in such number or gender.
17.10 Non-Waiver. No delay or failure by either party to exercise any right under this
Lease, and no partial or single exercise of that right, shall constitute a waiver of that or any other
right, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
17.11 Entire Agreement. This Lease supersedes all agreements previously made between
the Parties relating to its subject matter. There are no other understandings or agreements
between them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Township and Tenant have hereunto set their hands, by
authorized signatures, in multiple originals, on the dates set forth below, with the Effective Date
of this Lease being January 1, 2021.
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Mary Ann Burke
BPW Members, City of Carmel
1/19/2023 BPW Members, City of Carmel
Lori Watson
1/19/2023
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EXHIBIT “A”
Legal Description of Government Center
Lots 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166 and 167 in Section 1, Township 17 North,
Range 4 East in Hamilton County, Indiana.
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EXHIBIT “B”
Depiction of Leased Premises
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EXHIBIT “C”
Sample Allocation of Management Expenses
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EXHIBIT “D”
Depiction of Building Improvements
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