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A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Lease of Certain Room Space on
the First Floor of the Civic Center (Room 1002)
to the League of Women Voters of Evanston
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston owns certain real property
legally described as follows:
PARCEL 1
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.
PARCEL 2
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.
PARCEL 3
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,
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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 League of Women Voters has leased Room 2650
containing 112 square feet on the second floor of the Civic Center
for many years; and
WHEREAS, the current lease term between the City and the
League of Women Voters ends on June 30,2001; and
WHEREAS, the League of Women Voters is desirous of terminating
its lease for Room 2650 early and moving to a smaller office in the
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 first
floor room space (Room 1002 consisting of 103 square feet) within
said improved real estate, and that said first 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 first floor room space at 2100 Ridge Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has
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determined that the best interests of the City of Evanston would be •
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served by the leasing of said property to, and execution of a lease
with, the League of Women Voters of Evanston; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the lease between the City and the League of
Women Voters for Room 2650 at the Civic Center for the term of July
1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 is terminated by mutual consent as of
midnight on April 30, 2001.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and
• 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 first floor space for a
term of one (1) year at a rental of $160.00 per month for the term
of May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002.
SECTION 3: 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.
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SECTION 4: This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by
law.
Mayor
ATTEST:
i lerk
Adopted: -�Z� 2001
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L E A S E
TERM OF LEASE
DATE OF LEASE BEGINNING ENDING ANNUAL RENT
05/01/01 04/30/02 $160/month
LOCATION OF PREMISES: Room 1002
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 Avenue
• CITY: Evanston, IL 60201 CITY: Evanston, IL 60201
IN CONSIDERATION of the agreements herein stated, LESSOR hereby
leases to LESSEE Room 1002 of the Evanston Civic Center consisting of
one hundred three (103) 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.
is2. Lessee has previously been a tenant in Room 2650
of the Civic Center and knows the condition of the Civic Center.
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Lessee has been given an opportunity to examine the 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,
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cleaned and generally cared for, accidents and unavoidable delays
excepted.
5. LESSEE shall comply with such rules and
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
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expense.
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8. LESSEE shall restore the premises to LESSOR, with
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 TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) 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,
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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, 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
herein effort provided, the LESSEE hereby authorizes and requests
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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
upon demand.
11. At the termination of this Lease by lapse of
time or otherwise, Lessee shall leave the premises in broom clean
condition and shall turn over any and all keys to the City
Manager. Lessee shall pay Lessor for any damages to the leased •
premises beyond normal wear and tear and shall do so within
thirty days of invoicing therefore by the City.
12. 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.
13. 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
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relating to any election, candidates for public office, or other
matters of public interest.
14. 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 on the same schedule and in the
same scope and manner as with other City offices, during hours
which will not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of
business.
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15. The LESSOR will provide security and custodial
services. Access to the building and the leased premises during
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.
16. All applicable laws concerning political
solicitation and electioneering shall be observed by the LESSEE
• in and around the leased premises.
17. The provisions of the Municipal Code of the City
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of Evanston concerning the consumption and use of alcoholic
beverages are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of
this lease.
18. 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.
19. LESSEE shall, during the entire term hereof,
keep in full force and effect a Comprehensive General liability
policy in the amount of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) with
respect to the leased premises, with provisions acceptable to
Lessor, and the activities of LESSEE in the leased premises.
LESSEE shall furnish copies of a Certificate of Insurance with
the LESSOR/OWNER named as an additional insured with an insurance
company acceptable to the LESSOR. The LESSEE shall furnish,
where requested, a certified copy of the policy(s) to the LESSOR. •
The policy(s) shall provide, in the event the insurance should be
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changed or cancelled, such change or cancellation shall not be
effective until thirty (30) days after the LESSOR has received
written notice from the insurance company(s). An insurance
company having less than an A- Policyholder's Rating by the
Alfred M. Best Company will not be considered acceptable. LESSEE
shall also insure the following indemnity provisions, and such
agreement shall be clearly recited in the body of the Certificate
of Insurance:
LESSEE shall hold harmless and indemnify
• the LESSOR against all liability imposed
by law and against all loss, 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 under this lease, or the
discharge of obligations by, or the presence
on the premises of, the LESSEE hereunder.
In the event of any conflict between the language of
the insurance policy(s) and the above -recited indemnity
provisions, the indemnity provision shall govern. 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
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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.
20. The Lease is executed in Evanston, Illinois.
The laws of Illinois shall be applicable in the event of a •
dispute between Lessor and Lessee. Venue shall be in Cook County,
Illinois.
21. Notices given or required under this Lease
shall be sent to the City in care of the City Manager and to the
League of Women Voters, in care of Ms. Cheryl Wollin, Office
Manager. A mailed notice must be sent by first class mail,
return receipt requested and is effective five days after deposit
in the U.S. Mail. Notice given by personal delivery is effective
upon delivery.
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22. The persons whose names are subscribed below
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on behalf of the Lessor and Lessee represent and warrant that
they are properly authorized to execute this Lease on behalf of
their respective parties.
WITNESS the hands and seals of the parties hereto,
as of the date of this Lease stated above.
LESSOR: City of Evanston
By
ATTEST:
Date:
LESSEE: League of Women Voters
of Evanston
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ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANC,k1AD DK DATE(MM/DD/YY)
GU-1 I 05/17/01
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Secure Futures Insurance Agcy HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
8700 W. Bryn Mawr #600 South ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Chicago IL 60631
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
Phone:773-380-9700 Fax:773-380-9711
INSURED INSURER A: St Paul - USF&G
INSURERB: St Paul Insurance Co
League of Women Voters of IL IINSURERC:
LWV of Evanston
332 S Michigan #1050 I INSURERD:
Chicago IL 60604
I INSURER E:
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
LTR DATE (MM/DDlYY) DATE (MM/DD/YY)
GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1000000
A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY BK00728763 11/15/00 11/15/01 I FIRE DAMAGE (Any onefire) $ 30000
= CLAIMS MADE a OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ 10 0 0 0
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
POLICY n JEC LOC
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
A ANY AUTO BKO0728763
ALL OWNED AUTOS
SCHEDULED AUTOS
X HIRED AUTOS
X NON -OWNED AUTOS
GARAGE LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
EXCESS LIABILITY
OCCUR CLAIMS MADE
DEDUCTIBLE
RETENTION $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
B EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY WVA1200533
OTHER
PERSONAL BADVINJURY $ 1000000
GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2000000
PRODUCTS - COMP/OPAGG $ 2000000
Emp Ben. 1000000
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1000000
11/15/00 11/15/01 (Ea accident)
11/15/00 11/15/01
BODILY INJURY $
(Per person)
BODILY INJURY $
(Per accident)
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
(Per accident)
AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $
OTHER THAN EA ACC $
AUTO ONLY: AGG $
EACH OCCURRENCE $
(AGGREGATE $
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I E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT $
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENTISPECIAL PROVISIONS
City of Evanston is listed as an additional insured as landlord for 2100
Ridge Rm 1002 Evanston I1 60201
CERTIFICATE HOLDER I Y I ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER: CANCELLATION
CITYEVA SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATI
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DTTEP
City of Evanston NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TOW SHAL
2100 Ridge Ave IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER ITS AGENTS OR
Evanston IL 60201 REPRESENTATIVES.
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