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A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Lease of Certain Room Space on
the Second Floor of the Civic Center (Room 2650)
to the League of Women Voters of Evanston
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston owns certain real property
legally described as follows:
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Lot 1 (except the South 33 feet thereof) in
Subdivision of a part of Lot 19 in the
Assessors Division of Section 7, Township 41
North, Range 14, east of the Third Principal
Meridian, according to the plat of said
Subdivision recorded June 2, 1897, in Book
• 72 of plats, page 36 as Document 2546204.
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Lots 1 to 18 (except the South 33 feet of
said Lots 2 and 18) in Academy's Subdivision
of part of Lot 19 in the Assessor's Division
of fractional Section 7, Township 41 North,
Range 14, East of the Third Principal
Meridian, according to the plat of said
subdivision recorded June 29, 1900 in book
78 of plats, page 48 as Document 2980315.
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All of the North and South 20 foot vacated
alley lying West of and adjoining Lot 1 in
Academy's subdivision aforesaid also all of
the East and West 16.9 foot vacated alley
lying between Lots 9 and 10 in Academy's
Subdivision aforesaid all in Cook County,
• Illinois,
commonly known as 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois; and
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WHEREAS, said real estate is improved with a five -story
building known as the Evanston Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has
determined that it is no longer necessary or appropriate or in the
best interests of the City that it retain the use of certain second
floor room space (Room 2650 consisting of 112 square feet) within
said improved real estate, and that said second floor room space is
not required for the use of the City of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, the League of Women Voters of Evanston has proposed
to lease said second floor room space at 2100 Ridge Avenue; and •
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has
determined that the best interests of the City of Evanston would be
served by the leasing of said property to the League of Women
Voters of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the best
interests of the City of Evanston and its residents will be served
by the execution of the lease,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and •
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directed to sign and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to attest on behalf of the City of Evanston a lease by and
between the City of Evanston as Lessor and the League of Women
Voters of Evanston as Lessee for certain second floor space for a
term of one (1) year at a rental of $174.00 per month for the term
of July 1, 2000 through June 30,2001.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to negotiate any additional terms and conditions on the lease of
aforesaid room space as may be determined to be in the best
• interest of the City.
SECTION 3: This resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law. fi
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TERM OF LEASE
DATE OF LEASE BEGINNING ENDING ANNUAL RENT
07/01/00 06/30/01 $174/month
LOCATION OF PREMISES: Room 2650
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois
PURPOSE: Utilization of vacant office space in the
Evanston Civic Center by the League of Women
Voters of Evanston for conduct of official
business.
LESSEE: LESSOR:
NAME: League of Women Voters NAME: City of Evanston
of Evanston
ADDRESS: 2100 Ridge Avenue ADDRESS: 2100 Ridge Avenud,
CITY: Evanston, IL 60201 CITY: Evanston, IL 60201
IN CONSIDERATION of the agreements herein stated, LESSOR hereby
leases to LESSEE Room 2650 of the Evanston Civic Center consisting of
one hundred twelve (112) square feet, to be used for the business
activities of the LESSEE subject to the conditions stated herein.
1. The LESSEE shall pay or cause to be paid the rent above
stated to the LESSOR, said rent to be due and payable one month in
advance, by the first calendar day of each month. Said rent shall be
paid at the office of the LESSOR, Evanston City Manager's Office, Room
4606, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
2. This is a Lease renewal. Lessee has been in •
possession of, has examined, and knows the condition of the
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demised premises and has received the same in good order and
repair, and acknowledges that no representations as to the
condition and repair thereof have been made by the LESSOR or its
agent at any time that are not expressed herein or herein
endorsed.
3. LESSOR will at all reasonable hours during each
day and evening, from October 1 to May 1, during the term, when
required by the season, furnish at its own expense heat for the
heating apparatus in the demised premises, except when prevented
• by accidents and unavoidable delays, provided, however, that the
LESSOR shall not be held liable in damages on account of any
personal injury or loss occasioned by the failure of the heating
apparatus to heat the premises sufficiently, by any leakage or
breakage of the pipes, by any defect in the electric wiring,
elevator apparatus and service thereof, or by reason of any other
defect, latent or patent, in, around, or about the said building.
LESSOR will air-condition the premises when required by outside
temperature.
4. LESSOR will cause the halls, corridors and other
• parts of the building adjacent to the premises to be lighted,
cleaned and generally cared for, accidents and unavoidable delays
excepted.
5. LESSEE shall comply with such rules and
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regulations as may later be required by LESSOR for the necessary,
proper, and orderly care of the building in which premises are
located.
6. LESSEE shall neither sublet the premises or any
part thereof nor assign this Lease nor permit by any act or
default any transfer of LESSEE'S interest by operation of law,
nor offer the premises or any part thereof for lease or sublease,
nor permit the use thereof for any purpose other than as above •
mentioned, without in each case the written consent of LESSOR.
7. No modifications, alterations, additions,
installations, or renovations including decorating shall be
undertaken by the LESSEE without first obtaining the written
permission from the LESSOR. The cost of all alterations and
additions, etc. to said premises shall be borne by the LESSEE and
all such alterations and additions shall remain for the benefit
of the LESSOR. In the event uniform window treatment is required
by LESSOR, LESSOR shall supply and install materials at LESSOR'S
expense.
8. LESSEE shall restore the premises to LESSOR, with
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glass of like kind and quality in the several doors and windows
thereof, entire and unbroken and will not allow any waste, misuse
or neglect the water or light fixtures on the premises; LESSEE
shall repair any damage to other tenants of the building caused
by misuse, waste or neglect.
9. At the termination of the Lease, by lapse of time
or otherwise, LESSEE agrees to yield up immediate and peaceable
possession to LESSOR, and failing so to do, to pay as liquidated
damages, for the whole time such possession is withheld, the sum
• of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50) per day, and it shall be lawful for the
LESSOR or his legal representative at any time thereafter,
without notice, to re-enter the premises or any part thereof, and
to expel, remove and put out the LESSEE or any person or persons
occupying the said premises, using such force as may be necessary
so to do, and to repossess and enjoy the premises again as before
this Lease, without prejudice to any remedies which might
otherwise be used for arrears of rent or breach of covenants; or
in case the premises shall be abandoned, deserted, or vacated,
and remain unoccupied five (5) days consecutively, the LESSEE
• hereby authorizes and requests the LESSOR as LESSEE'S agent to
re-enter the premises and remove all articles found therein,
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regardless of ownership, place them in some regular storage
warehouse or other suitable storage place, at the cost and
expense of LESSEE, and proceed to re -rent the premises at the
LESSOR'S option and discretion and apply all money so received
after paying the expenses of such removal toward the rent
accruing under this Lease. This request shall not in any way be
construed as requiring any compliance therewith on the part of
the LESSOR. If the LESSEE shall fail to pay the rent at the
times, place and in the manner above provided, and the same shall
remain unpaid five (5) days after the day whereon the same should •
be paid, the LESSOR by reason thereof shall be authorized to
declare the term ended, and the LESSEE hereby agrees that the
LESSOR, his agents or assigns may begin suit for possession or
rent.
10. In the event of re-entry and removal of the
articles found on the premises and personally owned by LESSEE as
hereinbefore provided, the LESSEE hereby authorizes and requests
the LESSOR to sell the same at public or private sale within
fifteen (15) days notice, and the proceeds thereof, after paying
the expenses of removal, storage and sale to apply towards the •
rent reserved herein, rendering the overplus, if any, to LESSEE
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upon demand.
11. In the event that the LESSOR, his successors,
attorneys or assigns shall desire to regain the possession of the
premises herein described for any reason, LESSOR shall have the
option of so doing upon giving the LESSEE sixty (60) days notice
of LESSOR'S election to exercise such option.
12. Only those signs, posters and bulletins expressly
permitted by LESSOR shall be allowed in and around the building
containing the leased premises. This condition shall include,
• but not be limited to, signage, posters, or announcements
relating to any
election, candidates for public office, or other matters of
public interest.
13. The LESSOR will at its cost supply electric
lighting, cleaning and general maintenance of the leased premises
and adjoining stairwells and access corridors. The cleaning of
the premises shall be conducted five (5) days per week during
hours which will not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of
business.
• 14. The LESSOR will provide security and custodial
services. Access to the building and the leased premises during
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periods other than regular business hours, by the LESSEE, his
agents or employees shall be allowed only to the leased premises
and the corridors and stairwells required for access thereto, and
only to those persons who have been designated in writing by the
LESSEE and approved by the LESSOR.
15. All applicable laws concerning political
solicitation and electioneering shall be observed by the LESSEE
in and around the leased premises.
16. The provisions of the Municipal Code of the City
of Evanston concerning the consumption and use of alcoholic •
beverages are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of
this lease.
17. The LESSEE agrees that there shall be no
unrefrigerated food stored on the leased premises, and that no
refrigerator of a capacity greater than six (6) cubic feet, or
stoves or other appliances for the preservation or preparation of
food, other than a coffee pot or device for warming water for
beverage preparation, shall be installed or otherwise maintained
on the premises.
18. LESSEE shall hold harmless and indemnify the •
LESSOR against all liability imposed by law and against all loss,
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liability, damage, and expense, including attorney's fees,
incurred by the LESSOR, on account of any injury to or death of
any person or persons whomsoever, including invitees, officers,
members or employees of the LESSEE, or on account of damage to
property sustained by any person, or other persons, firm or
corporation caused by or connected with the exercise of rights or
the discharge of obligation by or the presence on the premises of
the LESSEE hereunder. If requested by the LESSOR, the LESSEE at
its own expense, cost, and risk shall defend and pay all costs,
including attorney's fees, of any and all suits or other legal
proceedings that may be brought or instituted against the LESSOR,
or any such claim or demand, and pay and satisfy any judgment
that may be rendered against them in any such suit or legal
proceeding or the amount of any compromise or settlement that may
result therefrom. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, LESSEE
has no obligation to defend or indemnify LESSOR in or for any
claim or action against LESSOR alleging negligence or gross
negligence.
WITNESS the hands and seals of the parties hereto, as
0 of the date of this Lease stated above.
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LESSOR: City of Evanston LESSEE: League of Women Voters
of Evanston
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