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3-R-13
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Renewal Lease
Agreements with Resident Artists for Studio Spaces and the Theater
at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston ("City") owns certain real property,
including the property commonly known as the Noyes Cultural Arts Center ("NCAC") at
927 Noyes Street, Evanston, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City leases studio spaces and the theater space in the
NCAC to resident artists; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 39-R-12, recognizing
the Noyes Tenants Association and authorizing the City Manager to continue working
with the Noyes Tenants Association on operational and space issues at the NCAC and
• lease conditions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to .Resolution 39-R-12, the City will enter into
leases with resident artists for terms of one year to five years as standard, and for
terms longer than five years on a case by case basis; and
WHEREAS, the City and the resident artists desire to renew certain
lease agreements for studio spaces and the theater space at the NCAC for terms of
two (2) years or less; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interests of the City
to continue to lease the NCAC studio spaces and the theater space, and to execute
renewal lease agreements with the resident artists.
• NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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• THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS THAT:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to Subsection 1-17-4-1 of the Evanston City
Code of 2012, as amended (the "City Code"), 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, renewal lease agreements for studio spaces and theater space by
and between the City and various resident artists of the NCAC for periods no greater
than two (2) years. The studio space lease agreements shall be in substantial
conformity with the lease attached as Exhibit "A" ("Master Studio Lease") and
incorporated herein by reference, and the theater space lease agreement shall be in
substantial conformity with the lease attached as Exhibit "B" ("Master Theater Lease")
and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
• negotiate any additional terms and conditions for the lease agreements for the
aforesaid studios and theater space as may be determined to be in the best interests
of the City and approved as to form by the Corporation Counsel.
SECTION 3: This Resolution 3-R-13 shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest,
Rody ey Greene, ity Clerk
Adopte &kj o�f� , 2013
•
Elizabeth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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• EXHIBIT A
MASTER STUDIO LEASE
This Master Studio Lease Agreement (the "Lease") is executed on the
day of , 2013, by and between The City of Evanston, an Illinois municipal
corporation . and a home rule unit of the State of Illinois ("Lessor"), and
("Lessee"), an The Lessor and the
Lessee shall be collectively referred to as the "Parties."
1. RENTAL RATE
A. Lessee will pay Lessor the rental rate of $ per month and due
on or before the Vt day of each month for the initial term of the Lease, as defined in
Paragraph 2 (the "Rent').
B. LATE CHARGES. Late fees will be assessed for rent due and owning to Lessor
and all other invoiced charges in the amount of 10% of the invoice or $50.00, whichever
is greater. Late fees only apply if the administrative office of the Cultural Arts Division or
the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services receives payment
AFTER 5:00 p.m. on the. fifth day of each month for rent and/or if payment is received
after 5:00 p.m. on the due date as specified on the invoice for all other charges.
Assessed late fees not paid by the due date specified on the invoice will be billed
double the amount on the next billing cycle.
C. The Lessee is liable for aLl lease fees, including any late fees or fees for
additional services, and for any damage, upkeep or losses to the Noyes Cultural Arts
• Center ("NCAC") to the building, furniture, personal property or equipment caused or
attributable in any way to Lessee, Lessee's invitees, Lessee's agents or employees,
during the Lease Term. Additional fees include but are not limited to: parking fees,
custodial overtime, utility fees, and other accrued charges. The Lessor may bill other
charges separately. See Appendix D.
D. All payments shall be paid to: City of Evanston Cultural Arts Division
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
927 Noyes Street #100
Evanston, IL 60201
Or City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center
2100 Ridge Avenue, First Floor
Evanston, IL 60201
2. TERM OF LEASE
A. The term of this Lease will be for and will commence on January 1, 2013
and will terminate on
B. Initial Term. The initial term will commence on January 1, 2013, and will continue
through December 31, 2013.
• C. If Applicable, Terms of Lease Continuation: All lease provisions shall remain the
same through the lease termination date, except that 1) all applicable new legislation
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• shall be herein incorporated into the terms of the Lease by reference as though
specifically stated; 2) Community Service requirements between Lessee and the Lessor
shall be renegotiated; 3) the Rent shall increase by an amount to be determined solely
by the Lessor in consultation with the NCAC Tenants Association, but not to exceed ten
percent (10%) of the previous year's monthly Rent, and 4) the Lessor reserves the right
to revise the Lessee's insurance requirements as to type(s) of coverage and policy
amounts. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the leased spaces at the NCAC are
leased below market rental rates for comparable spaces. Prior to execution of this
Lease, and within 10 days of the first month of any beginning term of this Lease, all
Lessees must provide the Lessor with a copy of their Annual Charitable Organization
Report Form AG900-IL filed with Illinois Attorney General (if not -for -profit) or Federal
Income Tax Return 1040 Schedule C, 1120-S or 1065 (if for -profit). Lessor reserves the
right to not renew the Lease Agreement, see Paragraph 12.
3. LEASED PREMISES
Lessor leases to Lessee the workspace (the "Leased Premises"), situated at 927
Noyes, Suite Evanston, Illinois 60201. The Leased Premises are part of a
cultural arts center containing other leased spaces, a parking area and common
facilities. The commercial center is known as the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The term
"Common Facilities" as used in this Lease will include those facilities within the Noyes
Cultural Arts Center for the nonexclusive use of Lessee in common with other
authorized users, and includes, but is not limited to, sidewalks, planted areas, open
means of ingress and egress, and the parking area.
is 4. MOVING
If the Lessor requires vacation of the Leased Premises and/or relocation within the
NCAC, excluding an emergency, the Lessor will give Lessee at least sixty (60) days
written notice. The Lessor will arrange for, and bear the cost of, moving Lessee's
equipment, personal property, and other items (excluding computers, wiring, and
telephones) into a comparable space with comparable amenities within the NCAC. If a
comparable space is not available or if Lessee/Sub-lessee does not accept the space
offered by the Lessor, Lessee/Sub-lessee will vacate the Leased Premises by the end
of the 60-day notice period. If Lessee fails to vacate by the date determined in writing
from the Lessor, Lessee will be charged a $25.00 per day storage fee or a daily storage
fee based on the per diem cost of the leased space whichever is greater.
5. CONDITION AND UPKEEP OF LEASED PREMISES
Lessee represents that it has examined the Premises, and has received the Premises in
good order and repair, and acknowledges that no representations to the condition or
repair thereof have been made by the Lessor or its agent prior to or at the execution of
this Lease that are not herein expressed or endorsed hereon. The Lessee's taking
possession shall be conclusive as evidence against the Lessee that the Leased
Premises were in good order and satisfactory condition when the Lessee took
possession except for a list of items to be completed or repaired, signed by the Lessor
and Lessee prior to Lessee's occupancy. No promise by the Lessor or the NCAC staff
• to alter, remodel, decorate, clean or improve the Leased Premises or the NCAC and no
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• representation has been made by Lessor or the NCAC staff to Lessee respecting the
condition of the Leased Premises unless the same is expressly contained herein.
6. CARE, MAINTENANCE AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES
A. The Lessee shall, at the Lessee's own expense, keep the Leased Premises in
good condition and shall pay for the repair of any damages caused by the Lessee, its
agents, employees or invitees. The Lessee shall keep the Leased Premises in clean
condition and presentable to the public. The Lessee shall pay the Lessor for overtime
wages for staff and for any other related expenses incurred in the event that repairs,
alterations, decorating or other work in the Leased Premises are not made during
ordinary business hours at the Lessee's request.
B. Lessee will keep the Leased Premises, including all walls, surfaces and
appurtenances, in good repair. At no time shall Lessee move, remove, handle, injure or
disturb any property not theirs on or in the Leased Premises. Lessee shall be
responsible for repairs, damages and losses for damages sustained outside the Leased
Premises attributable to Lessee's activities or invitees. All damage must be reported in
writing to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, or his or her
designee, by the next City of Evanston business day. Repairs by Lessee must have
prior written approval by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, or
his or her designee, and must occur within thirty (30) days of such approval unless the
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, or his or her designee, gives a
prior written request or grants approval for an extension beyond the thirty (30) days. If
Lessee fails to make the necessary repairs by the date determined by the Lessor, the
• Lessor has the option to make the necessary repairs and Lessee agrees to promptly
pay for those repairs upon presentation of an invoice by the Lessor to the Lessee. The
Lessor may terminate this Lease for Lessee's failure to make the necessary repairs by
the due date. Lessees are required upon lease termination to leave space in the same
or better condition than at beginning of lease. Normal wear and tear excepted. See
Appendix C.
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7. MACHINERY. HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS, INFLAMMABLES, WATER
A. Unless the Lessor gives prior written consent in each and every instance, the
Lessee shall not: install or operate any steam or internal combustion engine, boiler,
machinery, refrigerating or heating device or air-conditioning apparatus in or about the
Leased Premises; carry on any mechanical business in the Leased Premises, use the
Leased Premises for housing accommodations, lodging, or otherwise for sleeping
purposes, do any cooking therein, install or permit the installation of any vending
machines, use any illumination other than electric light, use or permit to be brought into
the NCAC any inflammable oils or fluids such as gasoline, kerosene, naphtha and
benzene, or use any explosive or other articles hazardous to persons or property.
B. The Lessee shall not waste water by tying, wedging or otherwise fastening open,
any faucet.
C. The Lessee shall not install in the Leased Premises any equipment which uses a
substantial amount of electricity without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
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8. ALTERATIONS
A. The Lessee shall not do any painting or decorating, or erect any partitions, make
any alterations in or additions to the Leased Premises or to the NCAC, or do any
nailing, boring or screwing into the ceilings, walls or floors, without the Lessor's prior
written consent in each and every instance. Unless otherwise agreed by the Lessor and
Lessee in writing, all such work shall be performed either by or under the direction of the
Lessor, but at the cost of Lessee. The Lessee shall furnish the following to the Lessor
for approval before commencement of the work or delivery of any materials onto the
Leased Premises or into the Noyes Cultural Arts Center-
1 . plans and specifications-,
2. names and addresses of contractors;
3. copies of contracts;
4. necessary permits including, but not limited to, electrical-,
5. indemnification in form and amount satisfactory to the Lessor and
certificates of insurance from all contractors performing labor or furnishing materials,
insuring against any and all claims, costs, damages, liabilities and expenses which may
arise in connection with the alterations or additions and naming the Lessor as an
additional insured.
B. The Lessor's decision to refuse or approve such consent shall be conclusive.
Whether the Lessee furnishes the Lessor the foregoing or not, the Lessee hereby
agrees to hold the Lessor and its respective agents and employees harmless from any
• and all liabilities of every kind and description which may arise out of or be connected in
any way with said alterations or additions. Any mechanic's lien filed against the Leased
Premises, or the NCAC of which the same form a part, for work claimed to have been
furnished to the Lessee shall be discharged of record by the Lessee within ten (10) days
thereafter, at the Lessee's expense, see Paragraph 11 for further terms. Upon
completing any alterations or additions or at the request of the Lessor, the Lessee shall
furnish the Lessor with contractors' affidavits and full and final waivers of lien(s) and
use. All alterations and additions shall comply with all insurance requirements and with
all ordinances, state and federal laws and regulations and other requirements of any
pertinent governmental authority. All alterations and additions shall be constructed in a
good and workmanlike manner and good grades of materials shall be used.
C. All additions, decorations, fixtures, hardware, non -grade fixtures and all
improvements, temporary or permanent, in or upon the Leased Premises, whether
placed there by the Lessee or by the Lessor, shall, unless the Lessor requests their
removal, become the Lessor's and shall remain upon the Leased Premises at the
termination of this Lease by lapse of time or otherwise without compensation or
allowance or credit to the Lessee. If, upon the Lessor's. request, the Lessee does not
remove said additions, decorations, fixtures, hardware, non -grade fixtures and
improvements, the Lessor may remove the same and the Lessee shall pay the cost of
such removal to the Lessor upon demand.
• 9. LIMITATION ON SUBLEASES
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• A. Lessee must obtain prior approval for any and all subleases of the Leased
Premises from the NCAC Tenants Association. Lessee may sublease their space as
desired, provided that the sublease does not exceed six months in any given one-year
lease term. Subleases must be submitted in writing to the Director of Parks, Recreation
and Community Services„ or his or her designee. No locks or similar devices, other
than those provided by the Lessor, shall be attached to any door.
B. This Lease may not be assigned by either party without the prior written
consent of the Lessor;
C. Lessee understands and agrees that the NCAC and the Leased Premises are
public property and that all activities and productions must be consistent with this public
status. Slanderous, libelous, obscene, unlawful, or hazardous actions and/or words are
prohibited. Any violation of this provision may, at the Lessor's option, be a material
breach of the Lease.
D. Lessee shall not permit any alteration, renovation, installation, or addition to
any part of Leased Premises, or in the public areas of the NCAC, except by the prior
written consent of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or
designee. The cost of all such alterations and additions to said Leased Premises shall
be borne by Lessee, and shall be performed in accordance with all applicable legislation
and may require Lessee to provide the Lessor in advance of such work with insurance
in type, form and amount satisfactory to the Lessor. Fixtures shall remain for the benefit
of the Lessor unless the Lessor determines otherwise prior to installation, and notifies
Lessee in writing of said determination. Improvements made by the Lessee to the
studio are fixtures if they require removal and/or replacement of an existing fixture, or
. installation into or on the foundation, walls, ceiling, floors or windows.
10. TERMINATION
A. Any party hereto may terminate this Lease for any reason upon written notice to
the other party hereto, said notice to be delivered not less than sixty (60) days prior to
the first day of the month of the contemplated termination.
B. The Lessor may .also terminate this Lease for cause. "Cause" is a material
breach of the Lease by the Lessee, including, but not limited to failure to pay rent;
failure to provide all required insurance and indemnity; performances and actions
inconsistent with the public ownership of the Leased Premises; and actions which
create or may create a hazard to the public health, welfare and safety. The Lessor will
provide Lessee an opportunity to cure any default (the "Cure Period"). The Cure Period
may be up to 30 days; however, a method and schedule to cure must be provided to the
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services in writing within 24 hours of the
next business day of the Lessor's notification to the Lessee. Lessee understands that
there is no entitlement to a 30-day cure period, but subject to the discretion of the City.
Thereafter, if the cure is not completed, the Lessor may terminate this Lease with
fourteen (14) days notice to Lessee unless the "cause" is a fore -described hazard to the
public, in which case the Lessor may terminate the Lease with five (5) days notice.
C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary elsewhere in this Lease -,if- Lessee fails
to maintain all insurance as required by this Lease, Lessee shall, upon written notice
from the Lessor, cease all operations immediately and shall have no access whatsoever
• to its Leased Premises. The Lessor shall have no liability to Lessee for any claim of lost
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. profits, revenues or opportunities. The Lessor may, but is not obligated to, give Lessee
an opportunity to comply with the insurance requirements of this Lease. In such event,
the Lessor reserves the right to increase required policy limits and/or to require Lessee
to purchase additional types of insurance if doing so is in the interests of the public
welfare. Any cure period the Lessor gives regarding insurance may be given in
increments of one business day. Any cure period given does not obligate the Lessor to
give additional cure period(s). The Lessor shall have the option of declaring the Lessee
in default for failure to comply with the insurance requirements of this Lease. In the
event Lessee fails to provide satisfactory evidence of insurance and the Lessor has
denied access, Lessee is still liable for rent of the Leased Premises and other charges
as assessed. See Paragraph 12 for Insurance obligations for the Lessee.
D. Holding Over; Surrender of Premises. Lessee will, at the termination of this
Lease, leave the Premises in as good condition as they are in at the time of entry by
lessee, except for reasonable use and wear, acts of God, or damage by casualty
beyond the control of Lessee. On vacating, Lessee will leave the Premises clear of all
rubbish and debris. If Lessee retains possession of the Premises or any part thereof
after the termination of the term by lapse of time or otherwise, then Lessor may at its
option within thirty days after termination of the term serve written notice upon Lessee
that such holding over constitutes (a) renewal of this lease for one year, and from year
to year thereafter, at double the rental (computed on an annual basis) specified in
Section 111, or (b) creation of a month to month tenancy, upon the terms of this Lease
except at 200% the monthly rental specified rent. If no such written notice is served
then a month to month tenancy with rental as stated at (b) shall have been created.
• Lessee shall also pay to Lessor all damages sustained by Lessor resulting from
retention of possession by Lessee. The provisions of this paragraph shall not constitute
a waiver by Lessor of any right of re-entry as hereinafter set forth; nor shall receipt of
any rent or any other act in apparent affirmation of tenancy operate as a waiver of the
right to terminate this Lease for a breach of any of the covenants herein.
11. LIENS AND INDEMNITY
A. Liens and Encumbrances. The Lessee will hold the Lessor harmless from all
claims, liens, claims of lien, demands, charges, encumbrances or litigation arising out of
any work or activity of Lessee on the Premises. Lessee will, within Sixty (60) days after
filing of any lien, fully pay and satisfy the lien and reimburse Lessor for all resulting loss
and expense, including a reasonable attorney's fees. Provided, however, in the event
that Lessee contests any lien so filed in good faith and pursues an active defense of
said lien, Lessee shall not be in default of this paragraph. However, in the event of any
final judgment against Lessee regarding such lien, Lessee agrees to pay such judgment
and satisfy such lien within 60 days of the entry of any such judgment.
B. If Lessee fails to fully discharge any claim, lien, claim of lien, demand, charge,
encumbrance, or litigation, or should proceedings be instituted for the foreclosure of any
lien or encumbrance, and if judgment is rendered against Lessee either by a court of
competent jurisdiction or by arbitration and Lessee still persists in non-payment of the
same within the 60 day set forth above, Lessor will have the right at any time after
expiration of the 60-day period, to pay the lien or encumbrance. All amounts so paid will
. be repaid by the lessee on demand, together with interest at the rate of 10 % per
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• year from the date of payment and shall be considered additional rent owed to Lessor
by Lessee.
C. Lessee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lessor and its officers,
elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees from any and all liability, losses,
or damages as a result of claims, demands, suits, actions, or proceedings of any kind or
nature, including without limitation costs, and fees, including attorney's fees, judgments
or settlements, resulting from or arising out of any negligent or willful act or omission on
the part of the Lessee or Lessee's subcontractors, employees, agents or subcontractors
during the performance of this Lease. Such indemnification shall not be limited by
reason of the enumeration of any insurance coverage herein provided. This provision
shall survive completion, expiration, or termination of this Lease. Nothing contained
herein shall be construed as prohibiting City, or its officers, agents, or employees, from
defending through the selection and use of their own agents, attorneys, and experts,
any claims, actions or suits brought against them. Lessee shall be liable for the costs,
fees, and expenses incurred in the defense of any such claims, actions, or suits.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation or waiver of defenses available to City
and employees and agents, including without limitation the Illinois Local Governmental
and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/1-101 et seq. All
provisions of this section shall survive completion, expiration, or termination of this
Agreement.
12. NON -RENEWAL
• Notwithstanding the provision of Paragraph 2 of this Lease, the Lessor may decline to
renew the Lease, upon 21 days written notice to the Lessee or sooner, if in the Lessor's
sole determination, Lessee's use creates a hazard to the public health, welfare or
safety. Lessee shall be afforded the opportunity to cure defects and/or hazards prior to
non -renewal or termination of lease upon written request by Lessee and with written
approval by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, or his or her
designee, and at Lessee's own expense.
13. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Lessee hereby covenants and agrees to perform during the term of this Lease the
Community Service responsibilities as more fully set forth and defined in Appendix B.
The terms of Appendix B are incorporated herein by reference.
14. INSURANCE LIABILITY PROVISIONS
A. Comprehensive General Liability Policy. Lessee shall, during the entire term
hereof, keep in full force and effect a Comprehensive General Liability policy with
respect to the Leased Premises, and the business operated by the Lessee and any
subtenants of the Lessee in the Leased Premises, in which bodily injury limits and
property damage limits shall be as set forth in Appendix E to this Lease. Lessee shall
also insure the following indemnity provisions and such agreement shall be clearly
recited in the Insurance Policy:
"Lessee covenants and agrees that it will protect and save. and keep the Lessor forever
• harmless and indemnified against and from any penalty or damages or charges
imposed for any violation of applicable laws or ordinances, including, but not limited to,
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• violations of the ADA, or for any penalty or damages imposed as a result of accidents or
other occurrences, relating to Lessee's use of the Leased Premises or the NCAC
whether occasioned by neglect of Lessee or those holding under Lessee, and including,
but not limited to issues arising or alleged to have arisen out of failure to comply with the
ADA. The Lessee shall indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City of Evanston, its
agents, officials and employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims,
patents' claims, suits, costs and expenses that may in anywise accrue against the City
in consequence of the granting of this lease or which may in anywise result therefrom,
whether or not it shall be alleged or determined that the act was caused through the
negligent act or omission of the Lessee or his employees, if any, and the Lessee shall,
at his own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and
other expenses arising therefrom or incurred in connection therewith; and, if any shall
be rendered against the City in any such act, the Lessee shall, at his own . expense,
satisfy and discharge same."
In the event of any conflict between the language of the insurance policy(s) and the
above -recited indemnity provisions, the indemnity provision stated above shall govern.
B. Certificate of Insurance. Lessee and any Sub -lessees shall furnish the original
Certificate of Insurance to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or
designee. The Certificate of Insurance must run concurrent with this Lease term and all
terms of renewal set forth in Paragraph 2. The Certificate must name the Lessor as an
additional insured with an insurance company acceptable to the Lessor and it shall be
the responsibility of the Lessee to furnish the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services or designee with updated, original Certificates of Insurance
• covering the current lease term. The City of Evanston must be named as an additional
insured on the Lessee's policy and failure to do so is a material breach of this Lease.
Updated Certificates must be received no later than the current Certificate expiration
date held by Lessor. Lessee and Sub -lessee shall furnish, where requested, a certified
copy of the policy to the Lessor. Lessee will instruct the Insurance Company to notify
the Lessor of any changes or cancellation of Policy. The Policy will provide, in the event
the insurance should be changed or cancelled, such 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 plus Policyholder's Rating
established by the Alfred M. Best Company will not be acceptable. All Lessees must
provide evidence satisfactory to the City of Evanston of compliance with the insurance
requirements of this Lease before or at the signing of a new Lease and before renewing
a Lease. Tenant shall not contract for any permanent improvements to the Leased
Improvements without the Landlord's prior written consent. If Landlord approves the
improvements, the City of Evanston shall be named as an additional insured on the
policy of the contractor in an amount no less than a Comprehensive General Liability
limit of $3,000,000.
15. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE
The Lessor reserves the right to require additional insurance from Lessee and any Sub-
lessees because of any increased risk, improvements made by Lessee or any Sub-
lessees or liability not satisfactorily covered, in the Lessor's sole opinion, by the above
• insurance requirements, and Lessee agrees to promptly provide same.
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16. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ("ADA")
All Noyes Resident Artist classes, programs and activities are subject to all applicable
laws regarding non-discrimination, including the ADA. ADA prohibits discrimination on
the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations must be made in all NCAC
activities and services to enable participation by an individual with a disability.
Compliance with the ADA in respect to Lessee/Sub-lessee's activities is the
responsibility of Lessee/Sub-lessee.
17. NON -LIABILITY O'F LESSSOR
The Lessor will neither be liable for any damage nor loss of revenue occasioned by
failure to keep the building in repair, including but not limited to: lights and fuses and
any problems associated with electrical malfunctions; the heat not operating properly -
any damage or loss of revenue caused or occasioned by or from plumbing, gas, water,
sprinkler, steam or other pipes or sewage; the bursting, leaking or running of any pipes,
tank, or plumbing fixtures, in, above, upon or about the building- any damage or loss of
revenue caused or occasioned by water, snow or ice being upon or coming through the
roof, skylights or trap; neglect of any owners or occupants of adjacent or contiguous
property; or by public or private nuisances, regardless of cause or sources.
18. FIRE/CASUALTY
A. If a substantial portion of the Leased Premises or the NCAC is made
• untenantable by fire or other casualty, the Lessor may elect to:
1. Provide available comparable space within the NCAC, or repair the Leased
Premises within sixty (60) days. If the Lessor elects to repair the Leased Premises
option but fails to repair the Premises within sixty (60) days or upon the destruction of
premises by fire, the Lease term shall cease as of the date of the casualty. All
outstanding debts and Rent accruing to the Lessor from Lessee prior to date of casualty
whether invoiced prior to casualty or not must be paid to the Lessor. The Rent will be
calculated on a per diem basis prior to the date of the casualty.
2. To terminate this Lease as of the date of the fire or casualty by notice to the
Lessee within sixty (60) days after that date, or
3. Proceed with all due diligence to repair, restore or rehabilitate the NCAC
and/or the Leased Premises at the Lessor's expense, in which latter event this Lease
shall not terminate.
4. In the event the Lease is not terminated pursuant to these provisions, rent
shall abate on a per diem basis during the period of untenantability. In the event that
the NCAC or the Leased Premises are partially damaged by fire or other casualty but a
substantial portion of the NCAC or the Leased Premises are not made untenantable,
then the Lessor shall proceed as promptly as it can under the circumstances to repair
and restore the Leased Premises or the NCAC and the rent shall abate in proportion to
the non -usability of the Leased Premisesduring the period of untenantability. If an
insubstantial portion to the Leased Premises is made untenantable, the Lessor shall
have the right to terminate this Lease as of the date of the fire or other casualty by
• giving written notice thereof to Lessee within sixty (60) days after the date of fire or
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other casualty, in which event the rent shall be apportioned on a per diem basis and
paid to the date of such fire or other casualty.
5. If the Leased Premises or the NCAC are made untenantable or not useable
for the purposes allowed in this Lease, the security deposit will be refunded to Lessee if,
and as a result of, war, terrorism, insurrection, civil commotion, riots, acts of God or the
enemy, governmental action, strikes, lockouts or picketing, such condition continues for
a period of one week, then Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease
retroactively as of the date of the untenantability or unusable condition, by giving the
Lessor written notice and vacating the Leased Premises immediately. Such right to
terminate shall be Lessee's sole remedy and under no circumstances shall the Lessor
have any liability for damages of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation,
business interruption, incidental or consequential.
B. Lessee shall have no recourse for any type of compensation, damages,
reimbursement, costs, or insurance proceeds whatsoever against the Lessor for any
artwork or other property of any type which was lost or damaged by fire or other
casualty, or for any artwork or other property of any type which remains in the Leased
Premises or in or on any location owned or operated by the Lessor after lease
termination or non renewal.
19. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT ("OSHA")
Lessee covenants and agrees that the use of any and all power tools, chemicals, or
other harmful or potentially harmful products, devices, or materials on the Leased
Premises by Lessee, its agents, employees, students, or any individuals shall be under
• the care, control or tutelage of Lessee shall be governed by the Occupational Health
and Safety Act of 1980 as now or hereafter as amended.
20. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Lessee agrees to deposit with the Lessor a sum equal to one month's rent upon the
execution of this Lease, as security for the full and faithful performance by Lessee of
each and every term, provision, covenant, and condition of this Lease. If Lessee
defaults with respect to any of the terms of this Lease including, but not limited to,
payment of the rent, the Lessor may use, apply, or retain the whole or any part of the
security deposit for the payment of the delinquent rent in default, or for any other sum
which the Lessor may expend or be required to expend by reason of Lessee's default
including, without limitation, any damages or deficiency in the re -letting of the Leased
Premises whether such damages or deficiency shall have accrued before or after any
re-entry by the Property's Owner. If any of the security deposit shall be so used,
applied or retained by Lessor at any time or from time to time, Lessee shall promptly, in
each such instance, upon rendition of an invoice and/or on written demand therefore by
the Lessor, pay to the Lessor such additional sum as may be necessary to restore the
security to the original amount set forth in the first sentence of this paragraph. Except
as otherwise required by law, Lessee shall not be entitled to any interest on the
aforesaid security. In the absence of evidence satisfactory to the Lessor of an
assignment of the right to receive the security or the remaining balance thereof, the
Lessor may return the security deposit to the original Lessee, regardless of one or more
• assignments of this Lease. Upon the transfer of the Lessor's interest under this Lease,
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• the Lessor's obligation to Lessee with respect to the security deposit shall terminate
upon assumption of such obligation by the transferee.
21. ATTORNEY'S FEES
Lessee shall pay and discharge all costs, attorney fees and expenses that shall be
made and incurred by the Lessor in enforcing the agreements, including any and all
litigation related matters, of this Lease and all the parties to this lease agree that the
agreements herein contained shall be binding upon, apply, and inure to their respective
successors and assigns.
22. THE LESSOR'S ACCESS TO LEASED PREMISES
The Lessor shall have the right to retain a set of keys to the Leased Premises, and
Lessee shall not change any locks without the Lessor's prior written authorization, and
without providing the Lessor with keys for such new locks. The Lessee shall permit the
Lessor to erect, use and maintain pipes, ducts, wiring and conduits in and through the
Leased Premises. The Lessor or the Lessor's agents shall have the right to enter upon
the Leased Premises with 24 hours prior written notice or without notice in case of an
emergency, to control heat, electricity and air conditioning, to inspect the same, and to
make such decorations, repairs, alterations, improvements or additions to the Leased
Premises or the NCAC as the Lessor may deem necessary or desirable, and the
Property's Owner shall be allowed to take all material into and upon Leased Premises
that may be required therefore without the same constituting an eviction of the Lessee
in whole or in part and the rent reserved shall in no wise abate while said decorations,
• repairs, alterations, improvements, or additions are being made, by reason of loss or
interruption of business of the Lessee, or otherwise. If the Lessee shall not be
personally present to open and permit an entry into Leased Premises, at any time, when
for any reason an entry therein shall be necessary or permissible, the Lessor or the
Lessor's agents may enter the same by using the key, or may forcibly enter the same,
without rendering the Lessor or such agents liable therefore (if during such entry the
Lessor or the Lessor's agents shall accord reasonable care to Lessee's property), and
without in any manner affecting the obligations and covenants of this Lease. Nothing
herein contained, however, shall be deemed or construed to impose upon the Lessor
any obligations, responsibility or liability whatsoever, for the care, supervision or repair
of the NCAC or any part thereof, other than as herein provided. The Lessor shall also
have the right at any time without the same constituting an actual or constructive
eviction and without incurring any liability to the Lessee therefore, to change the
arrangement and/or location of entrances or passageways, doors and doorways, and
corridors, stairs, toilets or public parts of the NCAC, and to close entrances, doors,
corridors or other facilities. The Lessor shall not be liable to the Lessee for any
expense, injury, loss or damage resulting from work done by persons other than the
Lessor in or upon, or the use of, any adjacent or nearby building, land, street, or alley.
23. NOTICES
All notices, requests, demands and other communications which are required or
• permitted to be given under this Lease shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have
been duly given upon delivery, if delivered personally, or on the fifth (5th) day after
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• mailing if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, first-class
postage prepaid, as set forth below. Faxed communications are a convenience to the
parties, and not a substitute for personal or mailed delivery.
If to the City: Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Fax (847) 448-8051
Phone (847) 866-2914
with a copy to: Law Department
City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 4400
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Fax (847) 448-8093
Phone (847) 866-2937
If to the Lessee: at the address first above written.
24. RIDERS
All riders attached to this Lease and initialed by the Lessor and the Lessee are hereby
made a part of this Lease.
• 25. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Applicable Law. Lessee agrees to observe all applicable legislation and
regulations in its tenancy and use of the Leased Premises. The law of Illinois, including
its conflicts of law provisions, shall apply to interpretation and enforcement of this
Lease.
B. Litigation. In the event of litigation or claim(s) against the City arising out of this
Lease by anyone other than the Lessee, the Lessee shall cooperate fully with the City.
In the event of litigation between the parties to this lease, the parties waive trial by jury.
Venue shall be within Cook County, Illinois.
C. Severability. In the event any provision(s) of this Lease are found by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be in violation of applicable law, provision(s) unaffected
thereby shall be in effect.
D. Entire Agreement. This Lease shall constitute the entire understanding of the
parties hereto, superseding any and all prior agreements, whether written or oral.
26. AMENDMENTS
This Lease may not be modified or amended except in writing signed by both parties
hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this lease on the
• day of , 2013.
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• LESSOR: CITY OF EVANSTON
an Illinois municipal corporation
By:
Its:
Print Name:
LESSEE:
By:
Print Name:
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• APPENDIX A
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FLOOR PLAN
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NOTE: Area marked in red on the floor plan above represents the path(s) to use during
evacuation of the building in case of fire or fire alarm. See Appendix C..
Shaded areas on the floor plan(s) above represent space(s) the Lessor has agreed to
lease to Lessee, to be used for:
and reasonable related activities of Lessee with prior written approval by the Director of
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Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee.
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APPENDIX B
COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
1/1/13 through 12/31/13
REQUIRED AMOUNT: $ TOTAL APPROVED: $
COMMUNITY SERVICE. Community Service activities written above must take place
between 1/1/13 and 12/1/13 Community Service .Proposals for subsequent one-year
lease terms must be submitted in writing to the NCAC Tenants Association by
November 1, 2012. All Community Service Proposals for each upcoming term must be
submitted by November 1 of each year, and must be renegotiated and approved by the
NCAC Tenants Association in advance of the next term of the lease. In the event the
• Lessee does not satisfactorily perform said cultural Community Service, as outlined
above during the term of the lease, the Lessee shall pay the Lessor a prorated sum
based on the value of the outstanding requirement that shall not exceed 15% of the total
annual rent. Said prorated sum will be billed to Lessee. A six-month Community
Service Activity Report form must be submitted to the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services or designee no later June 30 and December 31 of each lease year
term. Subsequent renewal of this lease shall be conditioned upon the completion of
said Community Service in a manner satisfactory and acceptable to the Lessor and any
other conditions as established by the Lessor and communicated in writing to Lessee.
•
In the event fewer than all Co -lessees terminate this lease, upon request of the
remaining Lessee, or the Lessor, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services or designee can require the terminating Lessee to perform its obligated
Community Service requirements prior to the termination date. If the terminating
Lessee does not perform its obligated Community Service requirements prior to Lease
termination, the terminating Lessee will be billed, and must pay prior to termination, the
sum of the unperformed community service obligation and any other charges accrued to
Lessee or accrued by the Lessor as a result of unperformed obligations.
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• APPENDIX C
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NOYES CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
CONDITIONS: Lessee and its staff, students, visitors, and patrons agree to follow and
obey the General Rules and Regulations of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (NCAC).
Said Rules and Regulations are listed below and subject to modification as distributed
and/or posted.
1. REQUIRED USAGE. Each Leased Premises is required to be used a minimum
of 25 hours per week. A six-month report certifying tenancy of 25 hours per week must
be submitted to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee
no later June 30 and December 31 of each lease year term. Failure to provide the
required reports and/or meet minimum requirements for use of the Leased Premises will
be grounds for termination of lease.
2. SURCHARGE.
A. All non -Evanston residents (individuals only) are assessed a 20% surcharge on
rent. The 20% surcharge will not be applicable to non -Evanston resident Sub -lessees if
the Lessee (individuals only) is an Evanston resident. The 20% surcharge is applicable
to a non -Evanston resident Sub -lessee only if and when the Sub -lessee assumes the
remainder of the entire lease or a co -lease, or upon lease termination by Lessee or the
Lessor. In order for an Organization to be exempt from incurring a 20% surcharge, its
principal place of business must be in Evanston. Organizations must attach Articles of
Incorporation to this Lease.
B. Monthly rental charges assessed to Sub -lessees will not be in excess of one-half
the rent charged to Lessee by the Lessor. A written sublease agreement between
-Lessee and Sub -lessee must be given to the Lessor covering the lease terms prior to
Sub -lessee's use of space. The sublease agreement must include the payment
schedule and the dollar amount paid by Sub -lessee to Lessee. Community service
obligations assessed to Sub -lessee are in addition to the full obligation assessed to
Lessee. Therefore, the Community Service obligations assessed to Lessee will not
decrease as a result of a sublease.
3. RESIDENT. For purposes of this Lease, an individual is a "resident" of Evanston
if his/her current driver's license and voter registration card shows an Evanston
address. Parties must notify the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
or designee in writing within ten (10) days of any address change. Upon request of the
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee anytime, Lessee
must promptly present a current driver's license, voter registration card, utility bill and
any other proof of residency required by the Lessor. Failure to submit notification of a
non -Evanston residency will result in a retroactive assessment to include applicable late
fees for each month or portion of any month for which a non -Evanston residency was
established.
4. NOYES CENTER NOTICES AND SIGNAGE. Lessees wishing to have banners
• hung, notices displayed, or other material(s) displayed on poles or in the public areas of
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• the NCAC or grounds including Tallmadge Park and all public area activities
announcement bulletin board(s), doors or walls must obtain prior written approval from
the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee before having
material(s) hung or displayed. Lastly, the Lessee and any sub -Lessees acknowledge
that the City's Fire Ordinance Title 4, Chapter 12, other applicable provisions within the
City Code, and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department's Banner
Policy govern the activities listed.
5. SMOKING. Smoking is prohibited in or within 25 feet from the entrance of the
NCAC by the City Code. The code is strictly enforced. Violations are punishable by
fines up to and including $750.00 and may constitute a breach of this lease resulting in
termination.
6. ALCOHOL. The consumption of alcohol in the NCAC is permitted, pursuant to a
Class X or Class X1 liquor license as stated in the Evanston City Code. Such special
one -day licenses shall be issued subject to the conditions more fully stated in the City
Code and incorporated herein as if fully stated.
7. ACCIDENTS & POLICE REPORTS..
A. Any incident or injury involving persons at the NCAC (whether medical attention is
received or not given), while attending an activity under the direction of Lessee and/or
staff member of Lessee, or pre -approved user by the Lessor whether occurring in a
Lessee's studio space, Community Use Rental space or public area of the NCAC. must
• be reported on an Accident Report form obtained at the administrative office of the
NCAC. Such reports are to be submitted to the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services or designee no later than 5 p.m. on the next City of Evanston
business day or sooner following the accident.
B. Lessee is responsible for reporting to the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services or designee no later than the next City business day all incidents
under the direction of Lessee and/or staff member of Lessee, occurring at the NCAC
and/or on the NCAC grounds (Tallmadge Park adjacent to the NCAC) which result in a
Police Report being made by the Evanston Police Department. Upon completing the
Police Report, the .Lessee must obtain from the Reporting Officer a card bearing the
case number and a copy of the Police Report, and submit it to the Director of Parks,
Recreation and Community Services or designee not later than 5 p.m. on the next City
of Evanston business day or sooner after the Police Report is available.
8. OBSTRUCTIONS.
A. Lessee will not use, or store at any time, any belongings in any non -leased space, or
public areas of the NCAC without prior written consent of the Director of Parks,
Recreation and Community Services or designee, or in any leased or non -leased space
• in violation of City of Evanston Fire Prevention Code F-601.1 "Obstructions," as it may
be subsequently amended: "A person shall not at any time place an encumbrance of
any kind before or upon any fire escape, balcony or ladder intended as a means of
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escape from fire. The means of egress from each part of the building, including
stairways, egress doors and any panic hardware installed thereon, aisles, corridors,
passageways and similar elements of the means of egress, shall at all times be
maintained in a safe condition and shall be available for immediate use and free of all
obstructions." Failure to observe the provisions of this paragraph may subject the
Lessee to a fine of up to $750.00 per day/per violation and/or to non -renewal of this
lease.
B. Lessee will not display its furnishings in any non -leased space without prior written
approval of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee, and
will not allow its staff, students, patrons or participants to conduct any practice event or
events related to Lessee's activities in the public areas of the NCAC. Failure to comply
with this provision may result in the City's refusal to renew this lease for a second
and/or third term.
9. INTERFERENCE/TENANTS. Lessee covenants and agrees that Lessee will
exercise all due caution, care and control to prevent any interference on the part of
Lessee, its agents, employees, students, or other individuals under the care, control or
influence of Lessee, with the practice of art by other tenants in the NCAC building.
Lessee recognizes that, due to the use of the building wherein the leased premises are
located as a cultural arts center, an extraordinary amount of patience and consideration
must necessarily be exercised by all parties to promote the creation of art.
10. TIME OF USE. The NCAC building will be locked at all times when not open in
accordance with the schedule posted in this lease. Access to the building by Lessee, its
employees, agents, guests, students, or any other individual who shall seek access to
the building by nature of their relationship with Lessee, shall be limited to the hours
designated by the Lessor for the NCAC's building's use. Exceptions to this provision
may be made in extraordinary circumstances where Lessee applies in writing, in
advance to Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee. Lessee
will have the right to use its Leased Premises only during normal hours and days of
operation of the NCAC. Said normal hours may be changed by the Lessor. In the
event of such changes, resulting in a reduction of hours, Lessee will not be entitled to a
reduction in rent or Community Service obligations. Unless required by the City's best
interests or particular existing conditions the open hours from September through May
shall be between 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, between 7:30
a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, and between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The open hours from June through August shall be between 7:30 a.m. and 11.00, p.m.
on Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The Center will be closed on holidays/days as observed by the City of Evanston.
Lessee understands and agrees that Lessee's rent will not be reduced for the weeks in
which the aforesaid holidays occur. The Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services or designee will notify Lessee of additional dates the NCAC will be closed in
addition to those dates stated in Appendix C. The Lessee may, by written arrangement
• with the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee, use the
Leased Premises or other rental spaces during other than normal hours and days of
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• operation. In this event, Lessee will pay for overtime custodial charges necessary to
keep/have the NCAC open beyond normal building hours in addition to a $66.00 service
fee utility charge and rental charges associated with rental space and equipment if
applicable.
11. ACCESS AND KEYS.
A. If access is to be gained to Lessee's studio(s) by individuals other than the Lessee,
the Lessee is required to submit an "Access Form" available at the office, authorizing
access for that individual. Lessee will forever hold the Lessor harmless for any actions
and/or omissions of individuals, and for any damage to, or loss of, contents of Lessee's
studio(s), mail or mailboxes.
B. Keys to the Leased Premises are available at the office of the Lessor. Lessee will
receive two keys free of charge affording access to only the particular areas leased
hereunder. See Lease Paragraph 9. The Lessor prohibits the reproduction of keys.
Lessee and those holding keys under Lessee will not reproduce keys. The office of the
NCAC will maintain records of all keys issued and returned. Keys will only be ordered
and issued when the office receives a written request from the Lessee or by those
names listed on Lessee's prior written authorization. The Lessee or its authorized agent
will receive notification when keys are ready to be picked up. Only the individual
receiving the key(s) can sign for that key(s). There will be a $5.00 charge per key for all
keys except in cases where the Lessor incurs a charge more than $5.00 per key to
reproduce. Payment(s) for keys must occur at the time the individual receives the
key(s). Upon lease termination date, in compliance with the Lease terms, Lessee will
• pay any cost relating to the lock/core repair or replacement if the Lessor requests this
change or if all keys issued under Lessee's or Lessees' designees authorization are not
returned or anytime during this lease if the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services, or designee, determines that any such replacement is necessary.
No part of Lessees' security deposit will be returned until all property of the City of
Evanston has been returned and all obligations are fulfilled in accordance with the
provisions recited in this lease.
12. STORAGE, DANGEROUS MATERIALS.
A. It shall be unlawful and shall constitute grounds for immediate termination of this
lease if Lessee engages in any activity involving the handling, storage, or use of
materials or substances which are flammable or of materials, substances, or devices
which are hazardous, as defined in section F2302.0 of the BOCA National Fire
Prevention Code of 1993, or to maintain, store, or use any such flammable or
hazardous materials or to conduct processes producing such flammable or hazardous
conditions, except with the prior written request and prior written approval of the Director
of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee, and the Evanston Fire
Department, and in accordance with all applicable legislation. The code is strictly
enforced. Violations are punishable by fines up to and including $750.00 and may
constitute a breach of this lease resulting in termination.
B. Lessee will not use or permit the use or storage on the premises of materials for
which ventilation is required for safe usage without the prior written consent of the
• Lessor or the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee.
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• Lessee will store all potentially dangerous and/or flammable materials in a fireproof
cabinet(s) and/or fireproof container(s) at all times when not in use. The decision of the
Lessor or Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee, with
reference to the nature of the materials and its safe usage shall be conclusive. The
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee and/or Fire
Department officials will perform unannounced periodic fire/safety inspections in all
leased spaces for compliance. All Lessees must grant access for same. The code is
strictly enforced. Violations are punishable by fines up to and including $750.00 and
may constitute a breach of this lease resulting in termination.
13. DISPOSAL OF REFUSE
It is the responsibility of the Lessee to discard its own refuse into the exterior dumpster
that does not fit in a standard 20" X 15" trash receptacle. The City of Evanston is not
equipped to and does not pick up construction debris to include drywall or cement.
However as a courtesy to Lessee, the City will allow Lessee to discard its refuse
specified in this paragraph. The City reserves the right to not provide this service at any
time during this Lease. Lessee will observe the following guidelines:
All refuse must be bagged to prevent blowing or scattering. At no time will Lessee
discard refuse in the City dumpsters causing the dumpster to total over 500 lbs. per
refuse pick-up by the City. The City will accept scrap metal; scrap metal and bulk pick
ups are by appointment and are not collected by the regular crew. It is the Lessee's
responsibility to notify the Department of Public Works to pick up any refuse that is
placed outside the dumpster. The weight of the scrap metal will not be added to the
refuse weight placed in the dumpsters. All items including wood to be discarded must
be broken up into sizes not to exceed 2' x 2' x 2'.
At no time will Lessee be permitted to discard any bulk wood (tree branches, tree
stumps, larger than 3 inches in diameter) or ANY hazardous waste including but not
limited to: gas, oil, asbestos, car parts, tires, aerosol paints, cleaning products, drain
cleaners, fluorescent lamp bulbs, oil -based paints, household batteries, insecticides,
paint thinners, solvents, used motor oil and herbicides, latex paints, fire extinguishers,
fireworks, lead -acid batteries, or smoke detectors,
14. SPACE HEATERS. Lessee shall abide by the manufacturer's safety information
before using a space heater. Heaters shall have the UL, FM or other testing agency
label. Space heaters shall have tip -over protection: audible alarm or automatic shut off.
Do not leave the heater unattended. Space heaters shall have safety features if the
device overheats. In addition, space heaters will not be used in conjunction with
extension cords. When operating, space heaters must have at least three feet of clear,
unobstructed space in all directions. The code is strictly enforced. Violations are
punishable by fines up to and including $750.00 and may constitute a breach of this
lease resulting in termination.
• 15. COMBUSTIBLES. All combustibles are to be kept a minimum of three feet away
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• from electrical equipment. All combustible and flammable materials shall be stored in
accordance with Fire Code. It is the responsibility of the Lessee to provide the
appropriate storage cabinets. The code is strictly enforced. Violations are punishable
by fines up to and including $750.00 and may constitute a breach of this lease resulting
in termination.
•
16. EXTENSION CORDS. Extension cords are permitted as long as acceptable load
limits are not exceeded. "Fire Prevention Code Section F-310.5 Extension Cords:
Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring." If
space heaters are continued to be used, permanent wiring shall be installed. Surge
protectors can be used only in relation to operation of office computer -related
equipment.
17. FIRE EVACUATION PLAN. It will be the Lessee's responsibility to post in its
studios a copy of the fire evacuation plan and to inform its studio users of the
evacuation plan. When the Fire Alarm sounds, whether it is a fire, false alarm, or fire
drill, everyone is to evacuate the NCAC immediately and safely. Leased spaces are to
be left unlocked in case fire fighters need access. The meeting place during fire
emergencies is Tallmadge Park, just north of the NCAC parking lot. Individuals other
than the Fire Department and designated authorities are not to block and/or occupy the
parking lot, pavement areas or sidewalks around perimeter of the NCAC. Everyone is
to remain on the Tallmadge Park grounds grass area until advised otherwise by either
the Fire Department or Staff. The code is strictly enforced. Violations are punishable
by fines up to and including $750.00 and may constitute a breach of this lease resulting
in termination.
18. ELEVATOR AND CHAIR LIFT. The Elevator and chair lift are to be used to
transport passengers only.
19. LESSEE/CO-LESSEE. In the event a Co -lessee (not Sub -lessee) terminates its
lease, the Lessor will determine if the space will be put on the market for lease or
accept the remaining party as the sole Leaseholder of the space. The remaining party
can request approval from the City of Evanston that another party be approved to either
sublease or co -lease for the duration of the lease term or shorter term. All guidelines
outlined in the NCAC's studio application packet must be adhered to. Full compliance
includes full payments for security deposits, Community Service activity and rent, as
well as all other obligations imposed hereunder by this lease. Upon the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee's direction or upon the request
of the remaining Lessee, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or
designee canrequire the terminating Lessee to perform their obligated Community
Service requirements at an arranged rescheduled time or prior to terminating and/or
prior to the lease termination date. If the terminating Lessee does not perform its
obligated Community Service requirement, the terminating Lessee will be billed and will
promptly pay the sum of the unperformed obligation.
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• 20. ABANDONMENT. Lessee is required to notify the Director of Parks, Recreation
and Community Services or designee if Lessee will not occupy its studio for more than
seven consecutive days. If the Lessee abandons the unit for thirty (30) consecutive
days or more, the Lessor shall attempt to rent the unit at the current rental rate. This
shall include the acceptance of reasonable subleases. If the Lessor succeeds in renting
the unit at the current rental rate, the abandoning Lessee shall be liable for the amount
due from the date of abandonment to the new rental agreement approved by the
Lessor. If the Lessor is unsuccessful at re -renting the unit, the abandoning Lessee shall
be liable for rent due for the period of the rental agreement. In either event, the Lessee
shall be liable for all expenses incurred by the Lessor or imposed by the Lessor as a
result of Lessee's abandonment or non-use of space.
21. PARKING REGULATIONS. Annual parking permit fees will be billed separately
in monthly installments to the Lessee and are to be paid on or before the first of each
month. Parking permit fees are not prorated. All annual parking permits issued will be
billed for the entire year and are not returnable with the exception of permits which are
transferred. There will be a $25.00 transfer fee assessed for all annual permits which
are to be reissued unless: 1) either the old permit or remnants of the old permit is
returned displaying the lot number and the permit number minimally; or 2) proof by a bill
of sale is produced as evidence of no longer owning the vehicle.
Monthly and annual parking permits for the NCAC parking Lot #51 are authorized only
for Leaseholders, Sub -lessees, staff and/or students attending classes at Noyes on a
regular basis. Parking permits are not to be transferred to vehicles other than the
AV vehicle for which the permit was issued unless prior written approval by the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services is obtained. Parking Permit privileges are
limited to attendance at the NCAC. Parking Permit privileges will be considered by the
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee for other regular
NCAC users on a case -by -case basis. All Authorization Forms must be signed by the
Leaseholder or the Leaseholder's prior written and arranged designee, and by a14 NCAC
staff member before parking permits can be purchased. Temporary one -day parking
permits are available for individuals attending special functions at the NCAC, and for
visitors and others who are pre -approved by the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services or designee. Temporary parking permits are not available to
parents or caregivers waiting for students attending classes. Lessee understands, and
will inform its staff, students and patrons to observe all posted parking regulations.
Parking permits will not be issued to individuals with an expired driver's license.
Resolution of all parking citations issued to Lessee for the NCAC lot is a prerequisite to
renewal of this Lease.
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• APPENDIX D
LESSEE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LEASE
1. COMMUNITY USE SPACES. Lessee shall have the right to use only the Leased
Premises described on page #1 in the lease for the operation of its day-to-day activities
as written in Appendix A. Lessee may from time to time, pursuant to arrangements
made in advance with and approved by the Director of Parks, Recreation and
Community Services or designee, make use of certain other areas, i.e., the Theatre,
Studio #106 or the Noyes Center Galleries (see info on Gallery usage below) or other
areas on a fee basis (see fee matrix attached for Lessee rates). Lessees using the
above spaces for purposes other than arts activities as written in Appendix A may be
required to provide additional insurance. When the use of said areas involves the
execution of a Community Service project and when the Lessee offers a program of
cultural significance to the public free of charge, such rates may be waived at the
discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee
upon written request and prior approval for the arrangement. Rental cost of Community
Use space waived will not be in excess of the dollar value of the required Community
Service project. See Appendix B.
2. NOYES CENTER GALLERY. Lessee may from time to time, pursuant to
arrangements made in advance with and approved by the Director of Parks, Recreation
and Community Services or designee, make use of the Noyes Center Gallery(ies) on a
fee basis at established rates. If the use of said areas involves the execution of a
Community Service project where the Lessee offers a program of cultural significance to
the public free of charge, such rates may be waived at the discretion of the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee upon written request and prior
approval for the arrangement, made at the time the Community Service project is
proposed. In extenuating circumstances a request may also be made at least thirty (30)
calendar days before the Community Service project.
3. UTILITIES.
A. The Lessor agrees to pay all water, gas and electricity charges (except for air
conditioning) , however, additional fees as listed on the attached fee matrix (see
Appendix D, Page 3) could apply anytime and/or if excessive usage as determined by
the Property's Owner occurs any time during the term of the Lease.
B. Lessees will be billed for the use of air conditioners and air -handling units. The
fees are assessed for the months of June, July, August and September. The monthly
fee assessment applies to each air conditioning and/or air handling unit used in each
studio. Window air-conditioning units must be removed if not in use, and window,
window sills, frames, glass and screens must be restored to their original condition with
the same material and quality as that installed at time of occupancy, and at Lessee's
expense. Square footage will not be combined to calculate the use of air conditioners
for more than one leased space. Fees will not be prorated for partial month's use of air
conditioners or air handling units. Additional monthly fees will be assessed to Lessee if
air conditioners and/or air handling units are used during other months and will not be
• prorated. Air conditioner units can be left in windows if prior written permission is
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• obtained from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee.
Air conditioning units must be properly insulated to minimize energy exhaustion as
determined by the Lessor. Failure to remove air-conditioning units from October 1
through May 31 of each year will result in an assessment of usage charge for each
month or any portion of a month the air-conditioning units are installed. See attached
Appendix D utility fees and other charges associated with NCAC.
C. Additional services such as charges for use of phone service (landline and cell
phone) and cable television will not be provided at Lessor expense. If necessary, the
Lessor acknowledges and agrees that if he/she seeks to have a new service (cable,
phone, etc.) provided to the NCAC for the use in their Lease Premises, the Lessee will
follow the proper City procedures and obtain the necessary approvals prior to the
installation of the service.
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4. ASSOCIATED EXPENSES. If for any reason attributable to Lessee or those
holding under Lessee, a Noyes staff member, Facilities Management staff,
contractor/sub-contractor, or agent of the City of Evanston has to return to the building
on holidays or after the employee's normal work shift(s), Lessee will incur the cost of
that employee's salary, plus any charges imposed on or billed to the City of Evanston by
service agencies such as the security alarm contractors, the Evanston Police and/or
Fire Department, or any other charge the City incurs as a result of such extra work.
Lessee shall pay all costs associated with, but not limited to: telephone installation(s) or
other telephone service(s), parking permits, custodial and/or staff overtime charges, and
other charges as outlined in this lease or necessitated by the nature of Lessee's/Sub-
lessee's activities or actions. Prior written approval is needed from the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services or designee to perform any licensed trade
work, such as but not limited to additional electrical power provided to Lessee's
studio(s), installation or relocation of electrical outlets, plumbing, carpentry work, set
building for performance productions, any and all construction of temporary or
permanent installations connected to or resting on the foundations walls, ceilings, floors
and/or existing surfaces prior to and during Lessee's lease of the space. All such work
must be performed pursuant to applicable permits and in accordance with all applicable
legislation. Lessee's failure to obtain prior written approval and/or applicable permits
before performing any licensed trade work may at the Lessor's option constitute a
material breach of this Lease and result in termination of this lease.
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APPENDIX E
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Noyes Lease for Term: 1/1/13 through 12/31/13
Lessee shall furnish one (1) copy of a certificate, with the City named as an additional
insured, showing the minimum coverage with insurance company acceptable to the
City's Law Department.
TYPE OF INSURANCE
Thirty day notice of cancellation
Required on all certificates
MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERAGE
Bodily Injury and
Property Damage
Consequent Death
Each Occurrence Aqqreqate
Commercial General Liability including: $1,000,000 $1,000,000
1. Comprehensive form
2. Premises - Operations
3. Explosion & Collapse Hazard
4. Underground Hazard
5. Products/Completed Operations Hazard
6. Contractual Insurance - With an endorsement on the face of the certificate that it
includes the "indemnity" language set forth in the Lease.
7. Broad Form Property Damage -
construction projects only.
8. Independent Contractors
9. Personal Injury.
Automobile Liability
Owned, Non -owned or Rented (as related
to Tenant's activities for leased space)
Workmen's Compensation
and Occupational Diseases
Employer's Liability
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$1,000,000 $1,000,000
As required by applicable laws.
$500,000