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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has constructed community centers for the purpose of
providing co-located human services to the public, and
WHEREAS, the City owns a community center at the West']"` Community Center, 265
Oneida Street, and
WHEREAS, West'7� Community Center Inc. has leased the community center from the City
since 1984 and has successfully provided human services, and
WE�REAS, the lease agreement between the City and West '7 should be renewed, and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission has voted to support the renewal
of the lease agreement,
NOW r. � R � �ORE BE TT RFSOLVED, that the proper City officials aze hereby authorized
and directed to renew the lease agreement with West '7� Community Center Inc. for the
management of the West '7 Community Center.
Requested by:
Diviai�n of Parks and
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE .
CITY OF SAIlVT PAUL
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WEST SEVENTH COMMU1vITY CENTER .
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of , 2001 between the CITY
OF SAINT PAUL, a Municipal Corporation and political subdivision of
the State of Minnesota (hereinafter called the "CITY") and WEST
SEVENTH COhII�SUNITY CENTER, a Non-Profit Corporation organized and
existing under the Laws of the State of Minnesota (hereinafter
called "WEST SEVENTH).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the CITY has constructed a facility known as the WEST
SEVENTH COMMUNITY CENTER (hereinafter "CENTER") on the property
known as SAINT CLAIR RECREATION CENTER, 265 Oneida Street; and
WFiEREAS, it is the desire of the CITY that social services be
provided at the CENTER.
WHEREAS, WEST SEVENTH is capable of providing such services in
fulfillment of educational, recreational and social programs for
the benefit of Saint Paul citizens; now,
It is therefore mutually agreed by and between the CITY and WEST
SEVENTH:
1. Premises. That the CITY permits and authorizes WEST SEVENTH
to conduct human service programs and other community-oriented
programs in the CENTER. In order to facilitate such program the
City agrees to leases all spaces except the following spaces:
Recreation Office and warming room.
2. Term of Aareement. The term of this agreement shall be five
years from day of signing. WEST SEVENTH shall have the right and
option to renew this agreement with the approval of the CITY for
five (5) successive renewal terms of two (2) years each, upon the
provisions, covenants and conditions of this agreement. WEST
SEVENTH's option to renew shall be exercised by notice to the CITY
in writing at least six t6) months prior to the termination of the
initial term or of the renewal term then in effect.
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3. Use of Premises. WEST SEVENTH will provide, in its usage of
the Center, such social services and other community programs as it
deems beneficial to the residents of the CITY. The CITY has a
right to review the programs provided at the CENTER and advise WEST
SEVEN'PH as to their appropriateness_
The CITY will provide, in its usage of the CENTER, such
recreational programs as it deems beneficial to the citizens of the
West Seventh area.
4. Continvent Fundina. Performance of this Agreement by WEST
SEVENTH is contingent upon continued funding of its programs. WEST
SEVENTH will be required to give notice to the CITY pursuant to
paragraph 16 of intent to cancel the Agreement due to lack of
funding, but in the event that funding is terminated without an
opportunity to give full notice, it may terminate the Agreement by
giving written notice as soon as it receives notice of termination
of funding.
5. Basic pavment. The basic payment of rent shall be one (1)
dollar per year.
WEST SEVENTH shall remit basic payments and cost reimbursements to
CITY at the following address:
Manager of Recreation
300 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, MN 55102
6. Cost Reimbursement. WEST SEVENTH will be responsible for all
assessments, property taxes and service charges assessed to the
property during its tenancy which are due to the occupancy or use
by WEST SEVENTH. Deferral of assessments, if any shall be approved
by the CITY. WEST SEVENTH will not voluntarily create, cause or
allow to be created any debt, 1ien, charge or other encumbrance
against the CENTER. WEST SEVENTH shall pay and discharge when due,
taxes, assessments or other charges lawfully imposed upon its
leasehold in the CENTER or on its operations therefrom. The
foregoing shall be subject to the right of WEST SEVENTH to contest
any such taxes, assessments or charges, and incident thereto to
withhold payment of same, pending the disposition of its challenge
to the imposition of said tax, assessment or charge.
7. RiQht of Entrv.
agreement, the CITY shall
employees, to enter into
business hours or, in th
any legitimate purpose.
At all times during the term of this
have the right, by itself, its agents and
and upon the CENTER during reasonable
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' 8. Insurance. WEST SEVENTH shall acquire during the term of this
agreement the following coverage:
A. WEST SE�IENTH shall be responsible for the self insurance
of, or the acquisition of Commercial Property Insurance on,
its personal property.
B. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE including
blanket contractual liability coverage, personal injury
liability coverage and broad form property damage liability
endorsement with a combined single limit of not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence shall be purchased by WEST SEVENTH.
Such insurance shall: (a) name the City of Saint Paul as addi-
tional insured; (b) be primary with respect to CITY'S
insurance or self-insurance; (c) not exclude explosion,
collapse and underground property damage; (d) be written on an
"Occurrence" Form policy basis; and (e) not contain an
"aggregate" policy limit unless specifically approved in
writing by CITY.
C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE with not less than
statutory minimum limits; and EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE
with minimum limits of at least $100,000 per accident and with
an all states endorsement.
D. WEST SEVENTH shall supply to CITY current insurance
certi£icates for policies required in this agreement. '�he
certificates shall certify whether or not the agent has errors
and omissions insurance coverage.
E. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver by
the CITY of any statutory limits or exceptions on liability.
F. WEST SEVENTH shall place the insurance with responsible
insurance companies authorized and licensed to do business in
the State of Minnesota and approved by CITY, and shall deliver
copies of the policies to CITY on the date of WEST SEVENTH'S
execution of this Agreement. The policies shall be endorsed
to indicate that the insurer cannot cancel or change the
insurance without first giving the CITY 30 days' written
notice.
G. Waiver of Subrogation. CITY waives its right of subroga-
tion for damage to the CENTER, contents therein, loss of use
thereof, and/or loss of income, up to the amount of insurance
proceeds collected. WEST SEVENTH waives its right of
subrogation for damage to property in the CENTER, loss of use
thereof, loss of income and/or accounts receivable, up to the
amount of the respective insurance proceeds collected. The
parties shall notify their respective insurance companies, in
writing, of the provisions of this paragraph; and, if either
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cannot waive its subrogation rights, such party shall immedi-
ately notify the other party, in writing.
H. Should WEST SEVENTH fail to purchase or maintain the
insurance required herein CITY may at its option purchase said
insurance in the commercial market and WEST SEVENTH shall
reimburse the CITY for all premiums and costs whatsoever for
said insurance.
9. Rules of Overation. All parties providing programs or
activities in the CENTER shall abide by the Ru1es of Operation
established by WEST SEVENTH and Ordinances of the CITY. The CITY
has the right to periodically review and approve said rules.
10. CITY Snaces. The CITY will manage and operate two rooms
designated as recreation center office and warming room on the west
side o� the multi-purpose room and all outdoor.recreation spaces.
11. Multi-purpose Room. That the multi-purpose room shall be
programmed on a seasonal basis through an accord reached between
the CITY and WEST SEVENTA.
12. Permitted Space Use That the CITY and WEST SEVENTH shall
permit each other to use spaces under their sole control,
consistent with their separate programs, and without charge or fee.
CITY and West SEVENTH shall grant each other first option to each
other's space once their program needs have been met. Spaces under
the sole control of WEST SEVENTH shall not be deemed to include any
spaces rented to others.
13. Maintenance That the CITY shall be responsible for all
grounds maintenance on the total site. This shall not include weed
control or fertilization. The CITY shall also be responsible for
all perimeter snow and ice removal or sanding, including exterior
walks and parking lots, with WEST SEVENTH being responsible for
snow removal on steps and walkways leading to the public sidewalk.
Snow removal shall take place after each accumulation of more than
two inches o£ snow.
WEST SEVENTH shall draft minimum standards for the maintenance of
the CENTER subject to approval by the CITY. C2TY retains the right
to enter the premises in order to make sure that WEST SEVENTH is
maintaining the property. In the event the CITY believes that WEST
SEVENTH has failed to perform necessary repairs or maintenance, it
may give written notice of such failure. If WEST SEVENTH fails or
refuses to remedy the failure within fourteen days, the CITY may
have the necessary repairs or maintenance performed and will charge
WEST SEVENTH for the cost.
WEST SEVENTH shall keep the CENTER and appurtenances thereto in a
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clean, sanitary and healthy condition and in good repair, and in
compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances, codes and
regulations and the directions of CITY. WEST SEVENTH shall yield
the CENTER back to the CITY upon the termination of this agreement
or any extension thereof, whether such termination shall occur by
expiration of time or in any other manner whatsoever, in the same
condition of cleanliness, repair and sightliness as at the date of
execution hereof normal wear and tear excepted.
The parties hereto each agree that they shall not permit, commit or
suffer waste or impairment of the CENTER, its site, or any
replacement or part thereof.
14. Cancellation or Termination. This agreement shall be subject
to cancellation and termination by either party without cause at
any time during the term hereof by giving the other party notice in
writing at least ninety days in advance of the date when said'
termination shall become effective. If WEST SEVENTH shall vacate
or abandon the CENTER, Commit waste, or permit the same to remain
vacant or unoccupied for a period of 30 days, without agreement of
the CITY, or in the event that WEST SEVENTH loses it status as a
non-profit corporation, WEST SEVENTH'S rights to possession of the
CENTER immediately shall terminate with or without any notice or
demand whatsoever. The mere retention of possession thereafter by
WEST SEVENTH shall not constitute a forcible detainer of said
premises.
15. Furniture and Equinment. That WEST SEVENTH shall be entitled
to have all of its detached property and equipment of whatever kind
that it may use in the CENTER returned to it upon the termination
of this Agreement.
16. 23otice. All notices herein provided to be given, or that may
be given by either party to the other, shall be deemed to have been
fully given when served personally on CITY or WEST SEVENTH, or when
made in writing and deposited in the United States Mail, certified
and postage prepaid, and addressed to WEST SEVENTH at 265 ONEIDA,
Saint Paul, MN 55102 and to the CITY at the Division of Parks and
Recreation, 300 City Hall Annex, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102. The
address to which the notice shall be mailed may be changed by
written notice given by either party to the other. Nothing herein
shall preclude the giving of such address change notice by personal
service.
17. Assianment and Sublettinc,L. WEST SEVENTH shall not assign or
transfer its rights or obligations under this agreement without
the written consent of the CITY, which consent must be obtained
prior to the execution of any agreement to sublease the CENTER.
wEST SEVENTH may, by agreement with other parties, permit such
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� other parties to rent space from WEST SEVENTH in order to conduct
programs and activities in the CENTER. The space will be scheduled
to meet the program needs of WEST SEVENTH and the CITY, as well as
other public and private agencies and organizations serving the
community. WEST SEVENTH may charge a reasonable fee for such use
to defray the cost of operating the community center.
18. Costs for Maior Repairs or ReDlacements Major repairs or
replacements shall be defined as: The replacement, renovation,
retrofitting or non-routine repair of the structural parts and/or
service system components of a building, and the man-made
components of an improved site but not including discretionary
enhancements, improvements or additions. ,Structural parts include
footings and foundations; beams, joists, columns; load bearing
walls, exterior walls and facade (excluding glass); stairs, floors,
decks, ramps, ceilings, roofs and roofing. Service system
components include plumbing, electrical, communications, heating,
ventilating, air conditioning, securi�y �systems and elevators;
utility mains. Site components include'retaining walls, lighting
affixed to the building, stairs, ramps, sidewalks, railings,
drainage structures, and erosion control. The CITY shall be
responsible for making any major repairs or replacements, or shall
make arrangements for said repairs or replacements to be completed,
except that WEST SEVENTH may do so in,emergencies. All major
repairs or replacements are subject to approval by the CITY.
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The cost for major repairs or replacements shall be distributed as
follows:
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A. WEST SEVENTH shall be res�pons}ble for the first $999.00.
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B. For costs from $1,000.00 'tb �4,999.00 WEST SEVENTH and
CITY shall each pay 500 ;
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C. For costs greater than $4,999.00 the CITY'S Capital
Maintenance Program shall pay 1000, subject to
availability of funds. In the event that no funding or
only partial funding is available from said Capital
Maintenance Program, CITY shall pay 80o and WEST SEVENTH
20o subject to availability of funds.
D. In the event that no other funding is available the CITY
shall pay 1000.
E. Each July the CITY and WEST SEVENTH will meet to assess
the maintenance needs for the coming year so that
appropriate budget planning can be done.
19. Utilities. WEST SEVENTH and CITY shall share all costs for
utilities including: water, sewer, gas, electricity, phone, cable
communications and waste removal according to the following
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20. Alteratioas. WEST SEVENTH will not make any alterations to the
premises without the written consent of the CITY, such consent not
to be unreasonably withheld. If WEST SEVENTH desires to make any
such alterations, an accurate description shall first be submitted
to and approved by the CITY and such alterations shall be done by
WEST SEVENTH at its own e�cpense. Al1 such work shall be performed
under the CITY�S supervision and any improvements made to the
CENTER at WEST SEVENTH'S expense shall become the property of the
CITY at the end of the agreement term. WEST SE�7ENTH agrees that
all alterations will be done in a workmanlike manner and in
conformance with applicable building codes, that the structural
integrity and building systems of the CENTER wi11 not be impaired,
and that no liens will attach to the premises by reason thereof.
21. Personnel. WEST SEVENTH shall bear all costs and responsibility
for operation �of its prbgrams and personnel administering its
programs. WEST SEVENTA personnel are not employees or agents of
the CITY. In the provision of services & programs set forth in
Exhibit A WEST SEVENTH shall at all times be free to exercise
initiative, judgement and discretion as to how to best perform or
provide services, and is not acting under the direction or
supervision of the CITY. Nothing in this agreement is intended to
or should be construed in any manner as creating or establishing
the relationship of agents, partners, joint venturers or associates
between WEST SEVENTH and the CITY, or as constituting WEST SEVENTH,
its agents or employees as employees of the CITY.
22. Surrender of Premises. WEST SEVENTH, at the expiration of
this Agreement, or any sooner termination of this Agreement, shall
quit peacefully and surrender possession of said property and its
appurtenances to CITY. WEST SEVENTA shall, at the termination of
the agreement, restore CENTER to as good order and condition as the
property was delivered to WEST SEVENTH, except for normal wear and
tear and repairs and replacements which were the obligations of the
CITY hereunder. WEST SEVENTIi shall be entitled to remove and
retain all of its detached property of whatever kind that it may
utilize in the CENTER unless attached to the structure or
mechanical systems, returned to it upon the termination of this
Agreement.
23. Indemnitv. WEST SEVENTH agrees to indemnify, defend, save and
hold harmless the CITY and any agents, officers and employees
thereof from all claims, demands, actions, judgements, suits or
causes of action of any nature or character, arising out of WEST
SEVENTH�S use of the premises except to the extent such claims
arise out of CITY'S failure to maintain the premises in accordance
with this agreement.
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24. Holdover. Any holdover by WEST SEVENTA after the expiration
of the term of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a tenancy only
from month-to-month. All other terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall be applicable.
25. Pollution and Coataminants. WEST SEVENTH agrees to comply
with all ordinances, laws, rules and regulations enacted by any
governmental body or agency relating to the control, abatement or
emission of air and water contaminants and the disposal of refuse,
solid wastes or liquid wastes.
WEST SEVENTH shall bear all costs and expenses except for those
agreed to be borne by the City in Paragraph 18, arising from com-
pliance with said ordinances, laws, rules, or regulations and shall
indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless CITY from all liability,
including without limitation, fines, forfeitures, and penalties
arising from the failure by WEST SEVENTH to comply with its
obligations under the immediately preceding sentence. CITY shall
have the right to perform cleanup and charge WEST SEVENTA as
additional costs for such costs should WEST SEVENTH fail to comply.
26. Controllina Aareement. In the event there is any prior
existing contract or other agreement between CITY and WEST SEVENTH
(or its predecessor in interest) covering the subject property, it
is agreed and understood that this Agreement shall cancel and
terminate any prior contracts or agreements as of the effective
date of this Agreement.
27. Destruction. In the event of damage to or destruction of the
CENTER or in the event the premises becomes untenantable or unfit
for occupancy due to such damage during the term of this Agreement,
CITY may at its option:
A. terminate the agreement upon fifteen (15) days' written
notice to WEST SEVENTH; or
B. within fifteen (15) days agree to restore the premises
within a reasonable time period following the casualty.
28. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following
events during the term of this Agreement shall constitute an event
of default by WEST SEVENTH:
A. the filing of a petition to have WEST SEVENTH adjudicated
bankrupt or a petition for reorganization or arrangement under
any laws of the United States relating to bankruptcy filed by
WEST SEVENTH;
B. in the event a petition to have WEST SEVENTH adjudicated
bankrupt is filed againse WEST SEVENTH, the failure to dismiss
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such petition within ninety (90) days from the date of such
filing;
C. the assets of WEST SE�IENTH or of the business conducted by
WEST SEVENTH on the CENTER be assumed by any trustee or other
person pursuant to any judicial proceedings;
D. WEST SEVENTH makes any assignment for the benefit of
creditors;
E. The failure by WEST SEVENTH to timely pay basic rent or
costs as required by this Agreement;
F. �he failure by WEST SEVENTH to purchase or maintain the
insurance coverage required by this Agreement;
G. the failure by WEST SEVENTH or its surety to discharge,
satisfy or release any lien or lien statement filed or
recorded against the CENTER within sixty days after the date
of such filing or recording, whichever date is earlier if WEST
SEVENTH is liable for the lien.
It is an express covenant and agreement of WEST SEVENTH and
CITY that CITY may, at its election, Cerminate this Agreement
in the event of the occurrence of any of the events described
in this Article or in the Article relating to liens by giving
not less than ten days' written notice to WEST SEVENTH; and
when so terminated, CITY may reenter the CENTER. This
Agreement and its CENTER shall not be treated as an asset of
WEST SEVENTIi'S estate. It is further expressly understood and
agreed that CITY shall be entitled upon such reentry,
notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to
exercise such rights and remedies as are provided in this
Agreement.
29. Default Remedies. In the event an Event of Default occurs
under paragraph 28 of this Agreement, CITY may exercise any one or
more of the following remedies:
A. terminate this Agreement, exclude WEST SEVENTH from
possession of the CENTER, and use its best efforts to lease
the CENTER to or enter into an agreement with another agency
in accordance with applicable law;
B. exercise any remedies available to it under the Minnesota
Uniform Commercial Code;
C. take whatever action at law or in equity may appear
necessary or appropriate to collect the basic costs and cost
reimbursement then due and thereafter to become due, or to
enforce performance and observance of any obligation, agree-
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ment or covenant of WEST SEVENTH under this Agreement.
No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to CITY is
intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or
remedies, but each such remedy shall be cumulative and shall
be in addition to every other remedy given under this
Agreement or now or thereafter existing at law or in equity by
statute. No delay or omission to exercise any such right or
power-accruing upon any default shall impair any such right or
power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any
such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as
often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle the
CITY to exercise any remedy reserved to it in this Provision,
it shall not be necessary to give any notice, other than such
notice as may be herein expressly required.
30. Default of Payment. WEST SEVENTH agrees that, should it
default on any payment owing and due to be paid to CITY as provided
in this Agreement, including but not limited to basic costs, then
the remaining unpaid balance shall, at the option of the CITY,
immediately become due. WEST SEVENTH further agrees that the CITY
may, at its option and without notice to WEST SEVENTH, enter judg-
ment against WEST SEVENTH in Ramsey County District Court for the
amount of the unpaid balance, and WEST SEVENTA does hereby confess
judgment in the amount of the unpaid balance due upon default, and
does authorize the CITY to enter judgment as provided above. WEST
SEVENTH does hereby agree that the CITY, at its option, may enter
a judgment, at any time within one year of the time the last
payment shall have come due, for the full amount of the unpaid
balance due pursuant to the confession of judgment provided herein.
31. Payments in Case of Default. WEST SEVENTH shall pay CITY all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees in any
action brought by CITY to recover any rent due and unpaid
hereunder, or for the breach or default of any of the covenants or
agreements contained in this Agreement, or to recover possession of
said property, whether such action progresses to judgment or not,
if the CITY prevails.
32. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT. Any management or operating conflict
arising under this agreement which cannot be resolved by City and
West Seventh through direct communication shall be promptly
submitted to non-binding mediation.
A.Mediation. CITY and West Seventh shall communicate directly
with the assistance of a neutral person who has no
authority to require any concession or agreement. Both
parties agree to cooperate and act in good faith to resolve
the matter(s) in dispute, and to participate in up to four
hours of inediation.
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The mediator will accord confidentiality and privilege to all
communications with the parties. The mediator shall not
participate as a witness, collateral contact or atCorney in a
conflict involving either party. Further, neither party may
call the mediator as a witness to testify in any proceeding
involving the subject matter of the mediation.
Any statements, discussions, offers, or demands during
mediation are confidential and shall not be used in any
subsequent proceeding.
B. Agreements. The mediator shall reduce to a written
agreement any resolution of conflict reached by the parties.
C. Selection of Mediator. The mediator shall be selected by
mutual agreement of the parties, or if the parties are unable
to agree, then parties shall request the Ramsey County
District Court Civil ADR Program to select a person from its
list of qualified neutral mediators.
D. Payment of Costs. The parties shall share the mediator's
fees and disbursements equally unless they mutually agree
otherwise. The mediator shall provide the parties with
his/her fee disbursement schedule in advance of inediation.
E. Applicability of Dispute Settlement Procedures The above
procedures shall apply to any claims or controversies
regarding scheduling which the parties cannot resolve.
F. Exhaustion of Remedies. The above procedures shall be
followed before either party shall apply to the Court for
relief and before the CITY exercises its power of final
authority
G. City Retains Final Authority to Determine Issues.
Consistent with the City's responsibilities and law, the City
retains final authority to resolve any management or operating
conflicts regardless of the mediator's suggestions.
33. Com_pliance with Laws. The property described herein may be
used for only the purposes stated herein. It is the sole and
exclusive responsibility of WEST SEVENTH in the use of the property
to comply with all laws, rules, regulations or ordinances imposed
by any jurisdiction affecting the use to which the property is
proposed to be put. Inability or failure by WEST SEVENTA to comply
with any of said laws, rules, regulations or ordinances will not
relieve WEST SEVENTH of the obligation to pay the costs provided
herein.
34. Alon-Discrimination. 6�BST SEVENTH for itself, its personal
representatives, successors in interest and assigns, as a part of
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the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree, that:
A. no person, on the basis of race, sex, sexual or
a£fectional orientation, color, creed, religion, age,
disability, marital status, familial status, status with
respect to public assistance or national origin or ancestry
shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the
benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the
use of said CENTER;
B. that in connection with the construction of any improve-
ments on said CENTER and lands and the furnishing of services
thereon, no discrimination shall be practiced in the selection
of employees and contractors, by contractors in the selection
and retention of first tier subcontractors, and by first-tier
subcontractors in the selection and retention of second-tier
subcontractors;
C. that such discrimination shall.not be practiced against
the public in its access in and use of the facilities and
services provided for public accommodations (such as eating,
sleeping, rest and recreation) constructed or operated on the
CENTER; and _
D. that WEST SEVENTH shall use the�CENTER in compliance with
all other requirements imposed �pursuant to the Saint Paul
Legislative Code Chapter 183.
35. Liens. WEST SEVENTH shall not�permit mechanic's liens or
other liens to be filed or establi�h,'ed` or to remain against the
CENTER for labor, materials or ser�v}c�s furnished in connection
with any additions, modifications, im�rovements, repairs, renewals
or replacements made to the CENTER at the request of WEST SEVENTH;
provided that if WEST SEVENTH shall �irst notify the CITY of its
intention to do so and shall deposit in�escrow with the CITY a sum
of money or a bond or irrevocable letter of credit acceptable to
the CITY equal to the amount of the claim of lien, WEST SEVENTH may
in good faith contest any such claims or mechanic's or other liens
filed or established and in such event may permit the items
contested to remain undischarged and unsatisfied during the period
of such contest. If, in the opinion of the CITY, the nonpayment of
any such items subjects the CENTER to any loss or forfeiture, the
CITY may require WEST SEVENTH to use said escrow account to
promptly pay all such unpaid items and if WEST SEVENTH fails to pay
from said escrow account, the CITY may pay and charge WEST SEVENTH.
36. Eminent Domain. In the event the entire CENTER is taken by
eminent domain, or such portion thereof is so taken that in WEST
SEVENTH'S reasonable judgement it is uneconomic thereafter to
restore the CENTER and proceed under the terms and provisions of
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this Agreement, WEST SEVENTH may terminate this Agreement by giving
to CITY thirty days' written notice of termination, effective as of
the date on which the condemning authority acquires legal title or
physical possession of the CENTER. WEST SEVENTH hereby waives and
releases any claim to or share in the Award of Compensation for the
taking, notwithstanding any other provision of law, this Agreement
or any other agreement. WEST SEVENTH may to the extent otherwise
permitted in the eminent domain proceeding, remove its own
furnishings and equipment at its own e�cpense_
37. Reports. Records and Other pocuments. WEST SEVENTH shall
furnish the CITY with an annual report within one hundred fifty
(150) days after the close of each calendar year setting forth a
general financial accounting of the operation of the CENTER, and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such report shall
include:
A. The names and addresses of the officers and directors of its
governing body and the principal administrative staff officers
operating within the CENTER;
B. A statement of the nature and extent of the activities and
programs carried out during the preceding year; and a summary of
client evaluations of said services;
C. A certification that WEST SEVENTH has operated the CENTER in
accordance with the provisions set forth in this Agreement;
D, The status of all insurance required to be maintained by WEST
SEVENTH in accordance with the provisions set forth in this
Agreement:
E. A statement of revenues and expenditures, if any.
F. A report about all subleasees and the programs they offer.
WEST SEVENTH shall further submit to the CITY such other and
additional data, reports and copies of records and documents
relating to its operations of the CENTER as the CITY may require.
Such data, reports, and copies of records and documents shall, upon
submission, become the property of the CITY.
38. Agreement Administrators. The Agreement Administrator for the
CITY is the Director of Parks and Recreation or such other person
designated in writing by the CITY. The Agreement Administrator for
WEST SEVENTH is its Executive Director.
39. Agenda. By October 31st each year, WEST SEVENTH will supply
the CITY with an agenda of programs and services which it expects
to conduct during the next calendar year, and the CITY may, in
writing, provide suggestions for additional program content and/or
modification.
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40. Severabilitv. In the event any provision of this Agreement is
deemed unconstitutional, illegal or void as a matter of law, the
parties agree that all of the provisions of this Agreement which
are not affected by such an occurrence shall constitute a£ull and
complete Agreement between the parties.
41. Amendment of Aareement. This Agreement may be amended upon
the mutual agreement of CTTY and WEST SEVEI3TH. All amendments
shall be in writing and effective upon execution of duly qualified
officers of CITY and WEST SEVENTH.
This document contains the entire Agreement between the parties.
The terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.
No promise, inducement or representation other than what is set
forth in this Agreement has been made, offered or agreed upon by
either party. The undersigned parties have fully read the foregoing
Agreement in its entirety, have been fully advised by their
counsel, know and understand the contents and sign the same as
their free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WtiEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
seals the day and year in this Agreement first above-written.
For WEST SEVENTH For CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Board Chair
Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
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Recreation
Director, Financial Services
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has constructed community centers for the purpose of
providing co-located human services to the public, and
WHEREAS, the City owns a community center at the West']"` Community Center, 265
Oneida Street, and
WHEREAS, West'7� Community Center Inc. has leased the community center from the City
since 1984 and has successfully provided human services, and
WE�REAS, the lease agreement between the City and West '7 should be renewed, and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission has voted to support the renewal
of the lease agreement,
NOW r. � R � �ORE BE TT RFSOLVED, that the proper City officials aze hereby authorized
and directed to renew the lease agreement with West '7� Community Center Inc. for the
management of the West '7 Community Center.
Requested by:
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE .
CITY OF SAIlVT PAUL
AND
WEST SEVENTH COMMU1vITY CENTER .
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of , 2001 between the CITY
OF SAINT PAUL, a Municipal Corporation and political subdivision of
the State of Minnesota (hereinafter called the "CITY") and WEST
SEVENTH COhII�SUNITY CENTER, a Non-Profit Corporation organized and
existing under the Laws of the State of Minnesota (hereinafter
called "WEST SEVENTH).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the CITY has constructed a facility known as the WEST
SEVENTH COMMUNITY CENTER (hereinafter "CENTER") on the property
known as SAINT CLAIR RECREATION CENTER, 265 Oneida Street; and
WFiEREAS, it is the desire of the CITY that social services be
provided at the CENTER.
WHEREAS, WEST SEVENTH is capable of providing such services in
fulfillment of educational, recreational and social programs for
the benefit of Saint Paul citizens; now,
It is therefore mutually agreed by and between the CITY and WEST
SEVENTH:
1. Premises. That the CITY permits and authorizes WEST SEVENTH
to conduct human service programs and other community-oriented
programs in the CENTER. In order to facilitate such program the
City agrees to leases all spaces except the following spaces:
Recreation Office and warming room.
2. Term of Aareement. The term of this agreement shall be five
years from day of signing. WEST SEVENTH shall have the right and
option to renew this agreement with the approval of the CITY for
five (5) successive renewal terms of two (2) years each, upon the
provisions, covenants and conditions of this agreement. WEST
SEVENTH's option to renew shall be exercised by notice to the CITY
in writing at least six t6) months prior to the termination of the
initial term or of the renewal term then in effect.
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3. Use of Premises. WEST SEVENTH will provide, in its usage of
the Center, such social services and other community programs as it
deems beneficial to the residents of the CITY. The CITY has a
right to review the programs provided at the CENTER and advise WEST
SEVEN'PH as to their appropriateness_
The CITY will provide, in its usage of the CENTER, such
recreational programs as it deems beneficial to the citizens of the
West Seventh area.
4. Continvent Fundina. Performance of this Agreement by WEST
SEVENTH is contingent upon continued funding of its programs. WEST
SEVENTH will be required to give notice to the CITY pursuant to
paragraph 16 of intent to cancel the Agreement due to lack of
funding, but in the event that funding is terminated without an
opportunity to give full notice, it may terminate the Agreement by
giving written notice as soon as it receives notice of termination
of funding.
5. Basic pavment. The basic payment of rent shall be one (1)
dollar per year.
WEST SEVENTH shall remit basic payments and cost reimbursements to
CITY at the following address:
Manager of Recreation
300 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, MN 55102
6. Cost Reimbursement. WEST SEVENTH will be responsible for all
assessments, property taxes and service charges assessed to the
property during its tenancy which are due to the occupancy or use
by WEST SEVENTH. Deferral of assessments, if any shall be approved
by the CITY. WEST SEVENTH will not voluntarily create, cause or
allow to be created any debt, 1ien, charge or other encumbrance
against the CENTER. WEST SEVENTH shall pay and discharge when due,
taxes, assessments or other charges lawfully imposed upon its
leasehold in the CENTER or on its operations therefrom. The
foregoing shall be subject to the right of WEST SEVENTH to contest
any such taxes, assessments or charges, and incident thereto to
withhold payment of same, pending the disposition of its challenge
to the imposition of said tax, assessment or charge.
7. RiQht of Entrv.
agreement, the CITY shall
employees, to enter into
business hours or, in th
any legitimate purpose.
At all times during the term of this
have the right, by itself, its agents and
and upon the CENTER during reasonable
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' 8. Insurance. WEST SEVENTH shall acquire during the term of this
agreement the following coverage:
A. WEST SE�IENTH shall be responsible for the self insurance
of, or the acquisition of Commercial Property Insurance on,
its personal property.
B. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE including
blanket contractual liability coverage, personal injury
liability coverage and broad form property damage liability
endorsement with a combined single limit of not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence shall be purchased by WEST SEVENTH.
Such insurance shall: (a) name the City of Saint Paul as addi-
tional insured; (b) be primary with respect to CITY'S
insurance or self-insurance; (c) not exclude explosion,
collapse and underground property damage; (d) be written on an
"Occurrence" Form policy basis; and (e) not contain an
"aggregate" policy limit unless specifically approved in
writing by CITY.
C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE with not less than
statutory minimum limits; and EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE
with minimum limits of at least $100,000 per accident and with
an all states endorsement.
D. WEST SEVENTH shall supply to CITY current insurance
certi£icates for policies required in this agreement. '�he
certificates shall certify whether or not the agent has errors
and omissions insurance coverage.
E. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver by
the CITY of any statutory limits or exceptions on liability.
F. WEST SEVENTH shall place the insurance with responsible
insurance companies authorized and licensed to do business in
the State of Minnesota and approved by CITY, and shall deliver
copies of the policies to CITY on the date of WEST SEVENTH'S
execution of this Agreement. The policies shall be endorsed
to indicate that the insurer cannot cancel or change the
insurance without first giving the CITY 30 days' written
notice.
G. Waiver of Subrogation. CITY waives its right of subroga-
tion for damage to the CENTER, contents therein, loss of use
thereof, and/or loss of income, up to the amount of insurance
proceeds collected. WEST SEVENTH waives its right of
subrogation for damage to property in the CENTER, loss of use
thereof, loss of income and/or accounts receivable, up to the
amount of the respective insurance proceeds collected. The
parties shall notify their respective insurance companies, in
writing, of the provisions of this paragraph; and, if either
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cannot waive its subrogation rights, such party shall immedi-
ately notify the other party, in writing.
H. Should WEST SEVENTH fail to purchase or maintain the
insurance required herein CITY may at its option purchase said
insurance in the commercial market and WEST SEVENTH shall
reimburse the CITY for all premiums and costs whatsoever for
said insurance.
9. Rules of Overation. All parties providing programs or
activities in the CENTER shall abide by the Ru1es of Operation
established by WEST SEVENTH and Ordinances of the CITY. The CITY
has the right to periodically review and approve said rules.
10. CITY Snaces. The CITY will manage and operate two rooms
designated as recreation center office and warming room on the west
side o� the multi-purpose room and all outdoor.recreation spaces.
11. Multi-purpose Room. That the multi-purpose room shall be
programmed on a seasonal basis through an accord reached between
the CITY and WEST SEVENTA.
12. Permitted Space Use That the CITY and WEST SEVENTH shall
permit each other to use spaces under their sole control,
consistent with their separate programs, and without charge or fee.
CITY and West SEVENTH shall grant each other first option to each
other's space once their program needs have been met. Spaces under
the sole control of WEST SEVENTH shall not be deemed to include any
spaces rented to others.
13. Maintenance That the CITY shall be responsible for all
grounds maintenance on the total site. This shall not include weed
control or fertilization. The CITY shall also be responsible for
all perimeter snow and ice removal or sanding, including exterior
walks and parking lots, with WEST SEVENTH being responsible for
snow removal on steps and walkways leading to the public sidewalk.
Snow removal shall take place after each accumulation of more than
two inches o£ snow.
WEST SEVENTH shall draft minimum standards for the maintenance of
the CENTER subject to approval by the CITY. C2TY retains the right
to enter the premises in order to make sure that WEST SEVENTH is
maintaining the property. In the event the CITY believes that WEST
SEVENTH has failed to perform necessary repairs or maintenance, it
may give written notice of such failure. If WEST SEVENTH fails or
refuses to remedy the failure within fourteen days, the CITY may
have the necessary repairs or maintenance performed and will charge
WEST SEVENTH for the cost.
WEST SEVENTH shall keep the CENTER and appurtenances thereto in a
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clean, sanitary and healthy condition and in good repair, and in
compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances, codes and
regulations and the directions of CITY. WEST SEVENTH shall yield
the CENTER back to the CITY upon the termination of this agreement
or any extension thereof, whether such termination shall occur by
expiration of time or in any other manner whatsoever, in the same
condition of cleanliness, repair and sightliness as at the date of
execution hereof normal wear and tear excepted.
The parties hereto each agree that they shall not permit, commit or
suffer waste or impairment of the CENTER, its site, or any
replacement or part thereof.
14. Cancellation or Termination. This agreement shall be subject
to cancellation and termination by either party without cause at
any time during the term hereof by giving the other party notice in
writing at least ninety days in advance of the date when said'
termination shall become effective. If WEST SEVENTH shall vacate
or abandon the CENTER, Commit waste, or permit the same to remain
vacant or unoccupied for a period of 30 days, without agreement of
the CITY, or in the event that WEST SEVENTH loses it status as a
non-profit corporation, WEST SEVENTH'S rights to possession of the
CENTER immediately shall terminate with or without any notice or
demand whatsoever. The mere retention of possession thereafter by
WEST SEVENTH shall not constitute a forcible detainer of said
premises.
15. Furniture and Equinment. That WEST SEVENTH shall be entitled
to have all of its detached property and equipment of whatever kind
that it may use in the CENTER returned to it upon the termination
of this Agreement.
16. 23otice. All notices herein provided to be given, or that may
be given by either party to the other, shall be deemed to have been
fully given when served personally on CITY or WEST SEVENTH, or when
made in writing and deposited in the United States Mail, certified
and postage prepaid, and addressed to WEST SEVENTH at 265 ONEIDA,
Saint Paul, MN 55102 and to the CITY at the Division of Parks and
Recreation, 300 City Hall Annex, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102. The
address to which the notice shall be mailed may be changed by
written notice given by either party to the other. Nothing herein
shall preclude the giving of such address change notice by personal
service.
17. Assianment and Sublettinc,L. WEST SEVENTH shall not assign or
transfer its rights or obligations under this agreement without
the written consent of the CITY, which consent must be obtained
prior to the execution of any agreement to sublease the CENTER.
wEST SEVENTH may, by agreement with other parties, permit such
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programs and activities in the CENTER. The space will be scheduled
to meet the program needs of WEST SEVENTH and the CITY, as well as
other public and private agencies and organizations serving the
community. WEST SEVENTH may charge a reasonable fee for such use
to defray the cost of operating the community center.
18. Costs for Maior Repairs or ReDlacements Major repairs or
replacements shall be defined as: The replacement, renovation,
retrofitting or non-routine repair of the structural parts and/or
service system components of a building, and the man-made
components of an improved site but not including discretionary
enhancements, improvements or additions. ,Structural parts include
footings and foundations; beams, joists, columns; load bearing
walls, exterior walls and facade (excluding glass); stairs, floors,
decks, ramps, ceilings, roofs and roofing. Service system
components include plumbing, electrical, communications, heating,
ventilating, air conditioning, securi�y �systems and elevators;
utility mains. Site components include'retaining walls, lighting
affixed to the building, stairs, ramps, sidewalks, railings,
drainage structures, and erosion control. The CITY shall be
responsible for making any major repairs or replacements, or shall
make arrangements for said repairs or replacements to be completed,
except that WEST SEVENTH may do so in,emergencies. All major
repairs or replacements are subject to approval by the CITY.
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The cost for major repairs or replacements shall be distributed as
follows:
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A. WEST SEVENTH shall be res�pons}ble for the first $999.00.
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B. For costs from $1,000.00 'tb �4,999.00 WEST SEVENTH and
CITY shall each pay 500 ;
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C. For costs greater than $4,999.00 the CITY'S Capital
Maintenance Program shall pay 1000, subject to
availability of funds. In the event that no funding or
only partial funding is available from said Capital
Maintenance Program, CITY shall pay 80o and WEST SEVENTH
20o subject to availability of funds.
D. In the event that no other funding is available the CITY
shall pay 1000.
E. Each July the CITY and WEST SEVENTH will meet to assess
the maintenance needs for the coming year so that
appropriate budget planning can be done.
19. Utilities. WEST SEVENTH and CITY shall share all costs for
utilities including: water, sewer, gas, electricity, phone, cable
communications and waste removal according to the following
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20. Alteratioas. WEST SEVENTH will not make any alterations to the
premises without the written consent of the CITY, such consent not
to be unreasonably withheld. If WEST SEVENTH desires to make any
such alterations, an accurate description shall first be submitted
to and approved by the CITY and such alterations shall be done by
WEST SEVENTH at its own e�cpense. Al1 such work shall be performed
under the CITY�S supervision and any improvements made to the
CENTER at WEST SEVENTH'S expense shall become the property of the
CITY at the end of the agreement term. WEST SE�7ENTH agrees that
all alterations will be done in a workmanlike manner and in
conformance with applicable building codes, that the structural
integrity and building systems of the CENTER wi11 not be impaired,
and that no liens will attach to the premises by reason thereof.
21. Personnel. WEST SEVENTH shall bear all costs and responsibility
for operation �of its prbgrams and personnel administering its
programs. WEST SEVENTA personnel are not employees or agents of
the CITY. In the provision of services & programs set forth in
Exhibit A WEST SEVENTH shall at all times be free to exercise
initiative, judgement and discretion as to how to best perform or
provide services, and is not acting under the direction or
supervision of the CITY. Nothing in this agreement is intended to
or should be construed in any manner as creating or establishing
the relationship of agents, partners, joint venturers or associates
between WEST SEVENTH and the CITY, or as constituting WEST SEVENTH,
its agents or employees as employees of the CITY.
22. Surrender of Premises. WEST SEVENTH, at the expiration of
this Agreement, or any sooner termination of this Agreement, shall
quit peacefully and surrender possession of said property and its
appurtenances to CITY. WEST SEVENTA shall, at the termination of
the agreement, restore CENTER to as good order and condition as the
property was delivered to WEST SEVENTH, except for normal wear and
tear and repairs and replacements which were the obligations of the
CITY hereunder. WEST SEVENTIi shall be entitled to remove and
retain all of its detached property of whatever kind that it may
utilize in the CENTER unless attached to the structure or
mechanical systems, returned to it upon the termination of this
Agreement.
23. Indemnitv. WEST SEVENTH agrees to indemnify, defend, save and
hold harmless the CITY and any agents, officers and employees
thereof from all claims, demands, actions, judgements, suits or
causes of action of any nature or character, arising out of WEST
SEVENTH�S use of the premises except to the extent such claims
arise out of CITY'S failure to maintain the premises in accordance
with this agreement.
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24. Holdover. Any holdover by WEST SEVENTA after the expiration
of the term of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a tenancy only
from month-to-month. All other terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall be applicable.
25. Pollution and Coataminants. WEST SEVENTH agrees to comply
with all ordinances, laws, rules and regulations enacted by any
governmental body or agency relating to the control, abatement or
emission of air and water contaminants and the disposal of refuse,
solid wastes or liquid wastes.
WEST SEVENTH shall bear all costs and expenses except for those
agreed to be borne by the City in Paragraph 18, arising from com-
pliance with said ordinances, laws, rules, or regulations and shall
indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless CITY from all liability,
including without limitation, fines, forfeitures, and penalties
arising from the failure by WEST SEVENTH to comply with its
obligations under the immediately preceding sentence. CITY shall
have the right to perform cleanup and charge WEST SEVENTA as
additional costs for such costs should WEST SEVENTH fail to comply.
26. Controllina Aareement. In the event there is any prior
existing contract or other agreement between CITY and WEST SEVENTH
(or its predecessor in interest) covering the subject property, it
is agreed and understood that this Agreement shall cancel and
terminate any prior contracts or agreements as of the effective
date of this Agreement.
27. Destruction. In the event of damage to or destruction of the
CENTER or in the event the premises becomes untenantable or unfit
for occupancy due to such damage during the term of this Agreement,
CITY may at its option:
A. terminate the agreement upon fifteen (15) days' written
notice to WEST SEVENTH; or
B. within fifteen (15) days agree to restore the premises
within a reasonable time period following the casualty.
28. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following
events during the term of this Agreement shall constitute an event
of default by WEST SEVENTH:
A. the filing of a petition to have WEST SEVENTH adjudicated
bankrupt or a petition for reorganization or arrangement under
any laws of the United States relating to bankruptcy filed by
WEST SEVENTH;
B. in the event a petition to have WEST SEVENTH adjudicated
bankrupt is filed againse WEST SEVENTH, the failure to dismiss
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such petition within ninety (90) days from the date of such
filing;
C. the assets of WEST SE�IENTH or of the business conducted by
WEST SEVENTH on the CENTER be assumed by any trustee or other
person pursuant to any judicial proceedings;
D. WEST SEVENTH makes any assignment for the benefit of
creditors;
E. The failure by WEST SEVENTH to timely pay basic rent or
costs as required by this Agreement;
F. �he failure by WEST SEVENTH to purchase or maintain the
insurance coverage required by this Agreement;
G. the failure by WEST SEVENTH or its surety to discharge,
satisfy or release any lien or lien statement filed or
recorded against the CENTER within sixty days after the date
of such filing or recording, whichever date is earlier if WEST
SEVENTH is liable for the lien.
It is an express covenant and agreement of WEST SEVENTH and
CITY that CITY may, at its election, Cerminate this Agreement
in the event of the occurrence of any of the events described
in this Article or in the Article relating to liens by giving
not less than ten days' written notice to WEST SEVENTH; and
when so terminated, CITY may reenter the CENTER. This
Agreement and its CENTER shall not be treated as an asset of
WEST SEVENTIi'S estate. It is further expressly understood and
agreed that CITY shall be entitled upon such reentry,
notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to
exercise such rights and remedies as are provided in this
Agreement.
29. Default Remedies. In the event an Event of Default occurs
under paragraph 28 of this Agreement, CITY may exercise any one or
more of the following remedies:
A. terminate this Agreement, exclude WEST SEVENTH from
possession of the CENTER, and use its best efforts to lease
the CENTER to or enter into an agreement with another agency
in accordance with applicable law;
B. exercise any remedies available to it under the Minnesota
Uniform Commercial Code;
C. take whatever action at law or in equity may appear
necessary or appropriate to collect the basic costs and cost
reimbursement then due and thereafter to become due, or to
enforce performance and observance of any obligation, agree-
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ment or covenant of WEST SEVENTH under this Agreement.
No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to CITY is
intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or
remedies, but each such remedy shall be cumulative and shall
be in addition to every other remedy given under this
Agreement or now or thereafter existing at law or in equity by
statute. No delay or omission to exercise any such right or
power-accruing upon any default shall impair any such right or
power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any
such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as
often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle the
CITY to exercise any remedy reserved to it in this Provision,
it shall not be necessary to give any notice, other than such
notice as may be herein expressly required.
30. Default of Payment. WEST SEVENTH agrees that, should it
default on any payment owing and due to be paid to CITY as provided
in this Agreement, including but not limited to basic costs, then
the remaining unpaid balance shall, at the option of the CITY,
immediately become due. WEST SEVENTH further agrees that the CITY
may, at its option and without notice to WEST SEVENTH, enter judg-
ment against WEST SEVENTH in Ramsey County District Court for the
amount of the unpaid balance, and WEST SEVENTA does hereby confess
judgment in the amount of the unpaid balance due upon default, and
does authorize the CITY to enter judgment as provided above. WEST
SEVENTH does hereby agree that the CITY, at its option, may enter
a judgment, at any time within one year of the time the last
payment shall have come due, for the full amount of the unpaid
balance due pursuant to the confession of judgment provided herein.
31. Payments in Case of Default. WEST SEVENTH shall pay CITY all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees in any
action brought by CITY to recover any rent due and unpaid
hereunder, or for the breach or default of any of the covenants or
agreements contained in this Agreement, or to recover possession of
said property, whether such action progresses to judgment or not,
if the CITY prevails.
32. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT. Any management or operating conflict
arising under this agreement which cannot be resolved by City and
West Seventh through direct communication shall be promptly
submitted to non-binding mediation.
A.Mediation. CITY and West Seventh shall communicate directly
with the assistance of a neutral person who has no
authority to require any concession or agreement. Both
parties agree to cooperate and act in good faith to resolve
the matter(s) in dispute, and to participate in up to four
hours of inediation.
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The mediator will accord confidentiality and privilege to all
communications with the parties. The mediator shall not
participate as a witness, collateral contact or atCorney in a
conflict involving either party. Further, neither party may
call the mediator as a witness to testify in any proceeding
involving the subject matter of the mediation.
Any statements, discussions, offers, or demands during
mediation are confidential and shall not be used in any
subsequent proceeding.
B. Agreements. The mediator shall reduce to a written
agreement any resolution of conflict reached by the parties.
C. Selection of Mediator. The mediator shall be selected by
mutual agreement of the parties, or if the parties are unable
to agree, then parties shall request the Ramsey County
District Court Civil ADR Program to select a person from its
list of qualified neutral mediators.
D. Payment of Costs. The parties shall share the mediator's
fees and disbursements equally unless they mutually agree
otherwise. The mediator shall provide the parties with
his/her fee disbursement schedule in advance of inediation.
E. Applicability of Dispute Settlement Procedures The above
procedures shall apply to any claims or controversies
regarding scheduling which the parties cannot resolve.
F. Exhaustion of Remedies. The above procedures shall be
followed before either party shall apply to the Court for
relief and before the CITY exercises its power of final
authority
G. City Retains Final Authority to Determine Issues.
Consistent with the City's responsibilities and law, the City
retains final authority to resolve any management or operating
conflicts regardless of the mediator's suggestions.
33. Com_pliance with Laws. The property described herein may be
used for only the purposes stated herein. It is the sole and
exclusive responsibility of WEST SEVENTH in the use of the property
to comply with all laws, rules, regulations or ordinances imposed
by any jurisdiction affecting the use to which the property is
proposed to be put. Inability or failure by WEST SEVENTA to comply
with any of said laws, rules, regulations or ordinances will not
relieve WEST SEVENTH of the obligation to pay the costs provided
herein.
34. Alon-Discrimination. 6�BST SEVENTH for itself, its personal
representatives, successors in interest and assigns, as a part of
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the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree, that:
A. no person, on the basis of race, sex, sexual or
a£fectional orientation, color, creed, religion, age,
disability, marital status, familial status, status with
respect to public assistance or national origin or ancestry
shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the
benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the
use of said CENTER;
B. that in connection with the construction of any improve-
ments on said CENTER and lands and the furnishing of services
thereon, no discrimination shall be practiced in the selection
of employees and contractors, by contractors in the selection
and retention of first tier subcontractors, and by first-tier
subcontractors in the selection and retention of second-tier
subcontractors;
C. that such discrimination shall.not be practiced against
the public in its access in and use of the facilities and
services provided for public accommodations (such as eating,
sleeping, rest and recreation) constructed or operated on the
CENTER; and _
D. that WEST SEVENTH shall use the�CENTER in compliance with
all other requirements imposed �pursuant to the Saint Paul
Legislative Code Chapter 183.
35. Liens. WEST SEVENTH shall not�permit mechanic's liens or
other liens to be filed or establi�h,'ed` or to remain against the
CENTER for labor, materials or ser�v}c�s furnished in connection
with any additions, modifications, im�rovements, repairs, renewals
or replacements made to the CENTER at the request of WEST SEVENTH;
provided that if WEST SEVENTH shall �irst notify the CITY of its
intention to do so and shall deposit in�escrow with the CITY a sum
of money or a bond or irrevocable letter of credit acceptable to
the CITY equal to the amount of the claim of lien, WEST SEVENTH may
in good faith contest any such claims or mechanic's or other liens
filed or established and in such event may permit the items
contested to remain undischarged and unsatisfied during the period
of such contest. If, in the opinion of the CITY, the nonpayment of
any such items subjects the CENTER to any loss or forfeiture, the
CITY may require WEST SEVENTH to use said escrow account to
promptly pay all such unpaid items and if WEST SEVENTH fails to pay
from said escrow account, the CITY may pay and charge WEST SEVENTH.
36. Eminent Domain. In the event the entire CENTER is taken by
eminent domain, or such portion thereof is so taken that in WEST
SEVENTH'S reasonable judgement it is uneconomic thereafter to
restore the CENTER and proceed under the terms and provisions of
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this Agreement, WEST SEVENTH may terminate this Agreement by giving
to CITY thirty days' written notice of termination, effective as of
the date on which the condemning authority acquires legal title or
physical possession of the CENTER. WEST SEVENTH hereby waives and
releases any claim to or share in the Award of Compensation for the
taking, notwithstanding any other provision of law, this Agreement
or any other agreement. WEST SEVENTH may to the extent otherwise
permitted in the eminent domain proceeding, remove its own
furnishings and equipment at its own e�cpense_
37. Reports. Records and Other pocuments. WEST SEVENTH shall
furnish the CITY with an annual report within one hundred fifty
(150) days after the close of each calendar year setting forth a
general financial accounting of the operation of the CENTER, and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such report shall
include:
A. The names and addresses of the officers and directors of its
governing body and the principal administrative staff officers
operating within the CENTER;
B. A statement of the nature and extent of the activities and
programs carried out during the preceding year; and a summary of
client evaluations of said services;
C. A certification that WEST SEVENTH has operated the CENTER in
accordance with the provisions set forth in this Agreement;
D, The status of all insurance required to be maintained by WEST
SEVENTH in accordance with the provisions set forth in this
Agreement:
E. A statement of revenues and expenditures, if any.
F. A report about all subleasees and the programs they offer.
WEST SEVENTH shall further submit to the CITY such other and
additional data, reports and copies of records and documents
relating to its operations of the CENTER as the CITY may require.
Such data, reports, and copies of records and documents shall, upon
submission, become the property of the CITY.
38. Agreement Administrators. The Agreement Administrator for the
CITY is the Director of Parks and Recreation or such other person
designated in writing by the CITY. The Agreement Administrator for
WEST SEVENTH is its Executive Director.
39. Agenda. By October 31st each year, WEST SEVENTH will supply
the CITY with an agenda of programs and services which it expects
to conduct during the next calendar year, and the CITY may, in
writing, provide suggestions for additional program content and/or
modification.
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40. Severabilitv. In the event any provision of this Agreement is
deemed unconstitutional, illegal or void as a matter of law, the
parties agree that all of the provisions of this Agreement which
are not affected by such an occurrence shall constitute a£ull and
complete Agreement between the parties.
41. Amendment of Aareement. This Agreement may be amended upon
the mutual agreement of CTTY and WEST SEVEI3TH. All amendments
shall be in writing and effective upon execution of duly qualified
officers of CITY and WEST SEVENTH.
This document contains the entire Agreement between the parties.
The terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.
No promise, inducement or representation other than what is set
forth in this Agreement has been made, offered or agreed upon by
either party. The undersigned parties have fully read the foregoing
Agreement in its entirety, have been fully advised by their
counsel, know and understand the contents and sign the same as
their free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WtiEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
seals the day and year in this Agreement first above-written.
For WEST SEVENTH For CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Board Chair
Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
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Recreation
Director, Financial Services
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has constructed community centers for the purpose of
providing co-located human services to the public, and
WHEREAS, the City owns a community center at the West']"` Community Center, 265
Oneida Street, and
WHEREAS, West'7� Community Center Inc. has leased the community center from the City
since 1984 and has successfully provided human services, and
WE�REAS, the lease agreement between the City and West '7 should be renewed, and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission has voted to support the renewal
of the lease agreement,
NOW r. � R � �ORE BE TT RFSOLVED, that the proper City officials aze hereby authorized
and directed to renew the lease agreement with West '7� Community Center Inc. for the
management of the West '7 Community Center.
Requested by:
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE .
CITY OF SAIlVT PAUL
AND
WEST SEVENTH COMMU1vITY CENTER .
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of , 2001 between the CITY
OF SAINT PAUL, a Municipal Corporation and political subdivision of
the State of Minnesota (hereinafter called the "CITY") and WEST
SEVENTH COhII�SUNITY CENTER, a Non-Profit Corporation organized and
existing under the Laws of the State of Minnesota (hereinafter
called "WEST SEVENTH).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the CITY has constructed a facility known as the WEST
SEVENTH COMMUNITY CENTER (hereinafter "CENTER") on the property
known as SAINT CLAIR RECREATION CENTER, 265 Oneida Street; and
WFiEREAS, it is the desire of the CITY that social services be
provided at the CENTER.
WHEREAS, WEST SEVENTH is capable of providing such services in
fulfillment of educational, recreational and social programs for
the benefit of Saint Paul citizens; now,
It is therefore mutually agreed by and between the CITY and WEST
SEVENTH:
1. Premises. That the CITY permits and authorizes WEST SEVENTH
to conduct human service programs and other community-oriented
programs in the CENTER. In order to facilitate such program the
City agrees to leases all spaces except the following spaces:
Recreation Office and warming room.
2. Term of Aareement. The term of this agreement shall be five
years from day of signing. WEST SEVENTH shall have the right and
option to renew this agreement with the approval of the CITY for
five (5) successive renewal terms of two (2) years each, upon the
provisions, covenants and conditions of this agreement. WEST
SEVENTH's option to renew shall be exercised by notice to the CITY
in writing at least six t6) months prior to the termination of the
initial term or of the renewal term then in effect.
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3. Use of Premises. WEST SEVENTH will provide, in its usage of
the Center, such social services and other community programs as it
deems beneficial to the residents of the CITY. The CITY has a
right to review the programs provided at the CENTER and advise WEST
SEVEN'PH as to their appropriateness_
The CITY will provide, in its usage of the CENTER, such
recreational programs as it deems beneficial to the citizens of the
West Seventh area.
4. Continvent Fundina. Performance of this Agreement by WEST
SEVENTH is contingent upon continued funding of its programs. WEST
SEVENTH will be required to give notice to the CITY pursuant to
paragraph 16 of intent to cancel the Agreement due to lack of
funding, but in the event that funding is terminated without an
opportunity to give full notice, it may terminate the Agreement by
giving written notice as soon as it receives notice of termination
of funding.
5. Basic pavment. The basic payment of rent shall be one (1)
dollar per year.
WEST SEVENTH shall remit basic payments and cost reimbursements to
CITY at the following address:
Manager of Recreation
300 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, MN 55102
6. Cost Reimbursement. WEST SEVENTH will be responsible for all
assessments, property taxes and service charges assessed to the
property during its tenancy which are due to the occupancy or use
by WEST SEVENTH. Deferral of assessments, if any shall be approved
by the CITY. WEST SEVENTH will not voluntarily create, cause or
allow to be created any debt, 1ien, charge or other encumbrance
against the CENTER. WEST SEVENTH shall pay and discharge when due,
taxes, assessments or other charges lawfully imposed upon its
leasehold in the CENTER or on its operations therefrom. The
foregoing shall be subject to the right of WEST SEVENTH to contest
any such taxes, assessments or charges, and incident thereto to
withhold payment of same, pending the disposition of its challenge
to the imposition of said tax, assessment or charge.
7. RiQht of Entrv.
agreement, the CITY shall
employees, to enter into
business hours or, in th
any legitimate purpose.
At all times during the term of this
have the right, by itself, its agents and
and upon the CENTER during reasonable
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' 8. Insurance. WEST SEVENTH shall acquire during the term of this
agreement the following coverage:
A. WEST SE�IENTH shall be responsible for the self insurance
of, or the acquisition of Commercial Property Insurance on,
its personal property.
B. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE including
blanket contractual liability coverage, personal injury
liability coverage and broad form property damage liability
endorsement with a combined single limit of not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence shall be purchased by WEST SEVENTH.
Such insurance shall: (a) name the City of Saint Paul as addi-
tional insured; (b) be primary with respect to CITY'S
insurance or self-insurance; (c) not exclude explosion,
collapse and underground property damage; (d) be written on an
"Occurrence" Form policy basis; and (e) not contain an
"aggregate" policy limit unless specifically approved in
writing by CITY.
C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE with not less than
statutory minimum limits; and EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE
with minimum limits of at least $100,000 per accident and with
an all states endorsement.
D. WEST SEVENTH shall supply to CITY current insurance
certi£icates for policies required in this agreement. '�he
certificates shall certify whether or not the agent has errors
and omissions insurance coverage.
E. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver by
the CITY of any statutory limits or exceptions on liability.
F. WEST SEVENTH shall place the insurance with responsible
insurance companies authorized and licensed to do business in
the State of Minnesota and approved by CITY, and shall deliver
copies of the policies to CITY on the date of WEST SEVENTH'S
execution of this Agreement. The policies shall be endorsed
to indicate that the insurer cannot cancel or change the
insurance without first giving the CITY 30 days' written
notice.
G. Waiver of Subrogation. CITY waives its right of subroga-
tion for damage to the CENTER, contents therein, loss of use
thereof, and/or loss of income, up to the amount of insurance
proceeds collected. WEST SEVENTH waives its right of
subrogation for damage to property in the CENTER, loss of use
thereof, loss of income and/or accounts receivable, up to the
amount of the respective insurance proceeds collected. The
parties shall notify their respective insurance companies, in
writing, of the provisions of this paragraph; and, if either
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cannot waive its subrogation rights, such party shall immedi-
ately notify the other party, in writing.
H. Should WEST SEVENTH fail to purchase or maintain the
insurance required herein CITY may at its option purchase said
insurance in the commercial market and WEST SEVENTH shall
reimburse the CITY for all premiums and costs whatsoever for
said insurance.
9. Rules of Overation. All parties providing programs or
activities in the CENTER shall abide by the Ru1es of Operation
established by WEST SEVENTH and Ordinances of the CITY. The CITY
has the right to periodically review and approve said rules.
10. CITY Snaces. The CITY will manage and operate two rooms
designated as recreation center office and warming room on the west
side o� the multi-purpose room and all outdoor.recreation spaces.
11. Multi-purpose Room. That the multi-purpose room shall be
programmed on a seasonal basis through an accord reached between
the CITY and WEST SEVENTA.
12. Permitted Space Use That the CITY and WEST SEVENTH shall
permit each other to use spaces under their sole control,
consistent with their separate programs, and without charge or fee.
CITY and West SEVENTH shall grant each other first option to each
other's space once their program needs have been met. Spaces under
the sole control of WEST SEVENTH shall not be deemed to include any
spaces rented to others.
13. Maintenance That the CITY shall be responsible for all
grounds maintenance on the total site. This shall not include weed
control or fertilization. The CITY shall also be responsible for
all perimeter snow and ice removal or sanding, including exterior
walks and parking lots, with WEST SEVENTH being responsible for
snow removal on steps and walkways leading to the public sidewalk.
Snow removal shall take place after each accumulation of more than
two inches o£ snow.
WEST SEVENTH shall draft minimum standards for the maintenance of
the CENTER subject to approval by the CITY. C2TY retains the right
to enter the premises in order to make sure that WEST SEVENTH is
maintaining the property. In the event the CITY believes that WEST
SEVENTH has failed to perform necessary repairs or maintenance, it
may give written notice of such failure. If WEST SEVENTH fails or
refuses to remedy the failure within fourteen days, the CITY may
have the necessary repairs or maintenance performed and will charge
WEST SEVENTH for the cost.
WEST SEVENTH shall keep the CENTER and appurtenances thereto in a
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clean, sanitary and healthy condition and in good repair, and in
compliance with all applicable statutes, ordinances, codes and
regulations and the directions of CITY. WEST SEVENTH shall yield
the CENTER back to the CITY upon the termination of this agreement
or any extension thereof, whether such termination shall occur by
expiration of time or in any other manner whatsoever, in the same
condition of cleanliness, repair and sightliness as at the date of
execution hereof normal wear and tear excepted.
The parties hereto each agree that they shall not permit, commit or
suffer waste or impairment of the CENTER, its site, or any
replacement or part thereof.
14. Cancellation or Termination. This agreement shall be subject
to cancellation and termination by either party without cause at
any time during the term hereof by giving the other party notice in
writing at least ninety days in advance of the date when said'
termination shall become effective. If WEST SEVENTH shall vacate
or abandon the CENTER, Commit waste, or permit the same to remain
vacant or unoccupied for a period of 30 days, without agreement of
the CITY, or in the event that WEST SEVENTH loses it status as a
non-profit corporation, WEST SEVENTH'S rights to possession of the
CENTER immediately shall terminate with or without any notice or
demand whatsoever. The mere retention of possession thereafter by
WEST SEVENTH shall not constitute a forcible detainer of said
premises.
15. Furniture and Equinment. That WEST SEVENTH shall be entitled
to have all of its detached property and equipment of whatever kind
that it may use in the CENTER returned to it upon the termination
of this Agreement.
16. 23otice. All notices herein provided to be given, or that may
be given by either party to the other, shall be deemed to have been
fully given when served personally on CITY or WEST SEVENTH, or when
made in writing and deposited in the United States Mail, certified
and postage prepaid, and addressed to WEST SEVENTH at 265 ONEIDA,
Saint Paul, MN 55102 and to the CITY at the Division of Parks and
Recreation, 300 City Hall Annex, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102. The
address to which the notice shall be mailed may be changed by
written notice given by either party to the other. Nothing herein
shall preclude the giving of such address change notice by personal
service.
17. Assianment and Sublettinc,L. WEST SEVENTH shall not assign or
transfer its rights or obligations under this agreement without
the written consent of the CITY, which consent must be obtained
prior to the execution of any agreement to sublease the CENTER.
wEST SEVENTH may, by agreement with other parties, permit such
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� other parties to rent space from WEST SEVENTH in order to conduct
programs and activities in the CENTER. The space will be scheduled
to meet the program needs of WEST SEVENTH and the CITY, as well as
other public and private agencies and organizations serving the
community. WEST SEVENTH may charge a reasonable fee for such use
to defray the cost of operating the community center.
18. Costs for Maior Repairs or ReDlacements Major repairs or
replacements shall be defined as: The replacement, renovation,
retrofitting or non-routine repair of the structural parts and/or
service system components of a building, and the man-made
components of an improved site but not including discretionary
enhancements, improvements or additions. ,Structural parts include
footings and foundations; beams, joists, columns; load bearing
walls, exterior walls and facade (excluding glass); stairs, floors,
decks, ramps, ceilings, roofs and roofing. Service system
components include plumbing, electrical, communications, heating,
ventilating, air conditioning, securi�y �systems and elevators;
utility mains. Site components include'retaining walls, lighting
affixed to the building, stairs, ramps, sidewalks, railings,
drainage structures, and erosion control. The CITY shall be
responsible for making any major repairs or replacements, or shall
make arrangements for said repairs or replacements to be completed,
except that WEST SEVENTH may do so in,emergencies. All major
repairs or replacements are subject to approval by the CITY.
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The cost for major repairs or replacements shall be distributed as
follows:
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CITY shall each pay 500 ;
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C. For costs greater than $4,999.00 the CITY'S Capital
Maintenance Program shall pay 1000, subject to
availability of funds. In the event that no funding or
only partial funding is available from said Capital
Maintenance Program, CITY shall pay 80o and WEST SEVENTH
20o subject to availability of funds.
D. In the event that no other funding is available the CITY
shall pay 1000.
E. Each July the CITY and WEST SEVENTH will meet to assess
the maintenance needs for the coming year so that
appropriate budget planning can be done.
19. Utilities. WEST SEVENTH and CITY shall share all costs for
utilities including: water, sewer, gas, electricity, phone, cable
communications and waste removal according to the following
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20. Alteratioas. WEST SEVENTH will not make any alterations to the
premises without the written consent of the CITY, such consent not
to be unreasonably withheld. If WEST SEVENTH desires to make any
such alterations, an accurate description shall first be submitted
to and approved by the CITY and such alterations shall be done by
WEST SEVENTH at its own e�cpense. Al1 such work shall be performed
under the CITY�S supervision and any improvements made to the
CENTER at WEST SEVENTH'S expense shall become the property of the
CITY at the end of the agreement term. WEST SE�7ENTH agrees that
all alterations will be done in a workmanlike manner and in
conformance with applicable building codes, that the structural
integrity and building systems of the CENTER wi11 not be impaired,
and that no liens will attach to the premises by reason thereof.
21. Personnel. WEST SEVENTH shall bear all costs and responsibility
for operation �of its prbgrams and personnel administering its
programs. WEST SEVENTA personnel are not employees or agents of
the CITY. In the provision of services & programs set forth in
Exhibit A WEST SEVENTH shall at all times be free to exercise
initiative, judgement and discretion as to how to best perform or
provide services, and is not acting under the direction or
supervision of the CITY. Nothing in this agreement is intended to
or should be construed in any manner as creating or establishing
the relationship of agents, partners, joint venturers or associates
between WEST SEVENTH and the CITY, or as constituting WEST SEVENTH,
its agents or employees as employees of the CITY.
22. Surrender of Premises. WEST SEVENTH, at the expiration of
this Agreement, or any sooner termination of this Agreement, shall
quit peacefully and surrender possession of said property and its
appurtenances to CITY. WEST SEVENTA shall, at the termination of
the agreement, restore CENTER to as good order and condition as the
property was delivered to WEST SEVENTH, except for normal wear and
tear and repairs and replacements which were the obligations of the
CITY hereunder. WEST SEVENTIi shall be entitled to remove and
retain all of its detached property of whatever kind that it may
utilize in the CENTER unless attached to the structure or
mechanical systems, returned to it upon the termination of this
Agreement.
23. Indemnitv. WEST SEVENTH agrees to indemnify, defend, save and
hold harmless the CITY and any agents, officers and employees
thereof from all claims, demands, actions, judgements, suits or
causes of action of any nature or character, arising out of WEST
SEVENTH�S use of the premises except to the extent such claims
arise out of CITY'S failure to maintain the premises in accordance
with this agreement.
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24. Holdover. Any holdover by WEST SEVENTA after the expiration
of the term of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a tenancy only
from month-to-month. All other terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall be applicable.
25. Pollution and Coataminants. WEST SEVENTH agrees to comply
with all ordinances, laws, rules and regulations enacted by any
governmental body or agency relating to the control, abatement or
emission of air and water contaminants and the disposal of refuse,
solid wastes or liquid wastes.
WEST SEVENTH shall bear all costs and expenses except for those
agreed to be borne by the City in Paragraph 18, arising from com-
pliance with said ordinances, laws, rules, or regulations and shall
indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless CITY from all liability,
including without limitation, fines, forfeitures, and penalties
arising from the failure by WEST SEVENTH to comply with its
obligations under the immediately preceding sentence. CITY shall
have the right to perform cleanup and charge WEST SEVENTA as
additional costs for such costs should WEST SEVENTH fail to comply.
26. Controllina Aareement. In the event there is any prior
existing contract or other agreement between CITY and WEST SEVENTH
(or its predecessor in interest) covering the subject property, it
is agreed and understood that this Agreement shall cancel and
terminate any prior contracts or agreements as of the effective
date of this Agreement.
27. Destruction. In the event of damage to or destruction of the
CENTER or in the event the premises becomes untenantable or unfit
for occupancy due to such damage during the term of this Agreement,
CITY may at its option:
A. terminate the agreement upon fifteen (15) days' written
notice to WEST SEVENTH; or
B. within fifteen (15) days agree to restore the premises
within a reasonable time period following the casualty.
28. Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following
events during the term of this Agreement shall constitute an event
of default by WEST SEVENTH:
A. the filing of a petition to have WEST SEVENTH adjudicated
bankrupt or a petition for reorganization or arrangement under
any laws of the United States relating to bankruptcy filed by
WEST SEVENTH;
B. in the event a petition to have WEST SEVENTH adjudicated
bankrupt is filed againse WEST SEVENTH, the failure to dismiss
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such petition within ninety (90) days from the date of such
filing;
C. the assets of WEST SE�IENTH or of the business conducted by
WEST SEVENTH on the CENTER be assumed by any trustee or other
person pursuant to any judicial proceedings;
D. WEST SEVENTH makes any assignment for the benefit of
creditors;
E. The failure by WEST SEVENTH to timely pay basic rent or
costs as required by this Agreement;
F. �he failure by WEST SEVENTH to purchase or maintain the
insurance coverage required by this Agreement;
G. the failure by WEST SEVENTH or its surety to discharge,
satisfy or release any lien or lien statement filed or
recorded against the CENTER within sixty days after the date
of such filing or recording, whichever date is earlier if WEST
SEVENTH is liable for the lien.
It is an express covenant and agreement of WEST SEVENTH and
CITY that CITY may, at its election, Cerminate this Agreement
in the event of the occurrence of any of the events described
in this Article or in the Article relating to liens by giving
not less than ten days' written notice to WEST SEVENTH; and
when so terminated, CITY may reenter the CENTER. This
Agreement and its CENTER shall not be treated as an asset of
WEST SEVENTIi'S estate. It is further expressly understood and
agreed that CITY shall be entitled upon such reentry,
notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to
exercise such rights and remedies as are provided in this
Agreement.
29. Default Remedies. In the event an Event of Default occurs
under paragraph 28 of this Agreement, CITY may exercise any one or
more of the following remedies:
A. terminate this Agreement, exclude WEST SEVENTH from
possession of the CENTER, and use its best efforts to lease
the CENTER to or enter into an agreement with another agency
in accordance with applicable law;
B. exercise any remedies available to it under the Minnesota
Uniform Commercial Code;
C. take whatever action at law or in equity may appear
necessary or appropriate to collect the basic costs and cost
reimbursement then due and thereafter to become due, or to
enforce performance and observance of any obligation, agree-
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ment or covenant of WEST SEVENTH under this Agreement.
No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to CITY is
intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or
remedies, but each such remedy shall be cumulative and shall
be in addition to every other remedy given under this
Agreement or now or thereafter existing at law or in equity by
statute. No delay or omission to exercise any such right or
power-accruing upon any default shall impair any such right or
power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any
such right and power may be exercised from time to time and as
often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle the
CITY to exercise any remedy reserved to it in this Provision,
it shall not be necessary to give any notice, other than such
notice as may be herein expressly required.
30. Default of Payment. WEST SEVENTH agrees that, should it
default on any payment owing and due to be paid to CITY as provided
in this Agreement, including but not limited to basic costs, then
the remaining unpaid balance shall, at the option of the CITY,
immediately become due. WEST SEVENTH further agrees that the CITY
may, at its option and without notice to WEST SEVENTH, enter judg-
ment against WEST SEVENTH in Ramsey County District Court for the
amount of the unpaid balance, and WEST SEVENTA does hereby confess
judgment in the amount of the unpaid balance due upon default, and
does authorize the CITY to enter judgment as provided above. WEST
SEVENTH does hereby agree that the CITY, at its option, may enter
a judgment, at any time within one year of the time the last
payment shall have come due, for the full amount of the unpaid
balance due pursuant to the confession of judgment provided herein.
31. Payments in Case of Default. WEST SEVENTH shall pay CITY all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees in any
action brought by CITY to recover any rent due and unpaid
hereunder, or for the breach or default of any of the covenants or
agreements contained in this Agreement, or to recover possession of
said property, whether such action progresses to judgment or not,
if the CITY prevails.
32. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT. Any management or operating conflict
arising under this agreement which cannot be resolved by City and
West Seventh through direct communication shall be promptly
submitted to non-binding mediation.
A.Mediation. CITY and West Seventh shall communicate directly
with the assistance of a neutral person who has no
authority to require any concession or agreement. Both
parties agree to cooperate and act in good faith to resolve
the matter(s) in dispute, and to participate in up to four
hours of inediation.
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The mediator will accord confidentiality and privilege to all
communications with the parties. The mediator shall not
participate as a witness, collateral contact or atCorney in a
conflict involving either party. Further, neither party may
call the mediator as a witness to testify in any proceeding
involving the subject matter of the mediation.
Any statements, discussions, offers, or demands during
mediation are confidential and shall not be used in any
subsequent proceeding.
B. Agreements. The mediator shall reduce to a written
agreement any resolution of conflict reached by the parties.
C. Selection of Mediator. The mediator shall be selected by
mutual agreement of the parties, or if the parties are unable
to agree, then parties shall request the Ramsey County
District Court Civil ADR Program to select a person from its
list of qualified neutral mediators.
D. Payment of Costs. The parties shall share the mediator's
fees and disbursements equally unless they mutually agree
otherwise. The mediator shall provide the parties with
his/her fee disbursement schedule in advance of inediation.
E. Applicability of Dispute Settlement Procedures The above
procedures shall apply to any claims or controversies
regarding scheduling which the parties cannot resolve.
F. Exhaustion of Remedies. The above procedures shall be
followed before either party shall apply to the Court for
relief and before the CITY exercises its power of final
authority
G. City Retains Final Authority to Determine Issues.
Consistent with the City's responsibilities and law, the City
retains final authority to resolve any management or operating
conflicts regardless of the mediator's suggestions.
33. Com_pliance with Laws. The property described herein may be
used for only the purposes stated herein. It is the sole and
exclusive responsibility of WEST SEVENTH in the use of the property
to comply with all laws, rules, regulations or ordinances imposed
by any jurisdiction affecting the use to which the property is
proposed to be put. Inability or failure by WEST SEVENTA to comply
with any of said laws, rules, regulations or ordinances will not
relieve WEST SEVENTH of the obligation to pay the costs provided
herein.
34. Alon-Discrimination. 6�BST SEVENTH for itself, its personal
representatives, successors in interest and assigns, as a part of
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the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree, that:
A. no person, on the basis of race, sex, sexual or
a£fectional orientation, color, creed, religion, age,
disability, marital status, familial status, status with
respect to public assistance or national origin or ancestry
shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the
benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the
use of said CENTER;
B. that in connection with the construction of any improve-
ments on said CENTER and lands and the furnishing of services
thereon, no discrimination shall be practiced in the selection
of employees and contractors, by contractors in the selection
and retention of first tier subcontractors, and by first-tier
subcontractors in the selection and retention of second-tier
subcontractors;
C. that such discrimination shall.not be practiced against
the public in its access in and use of the facilities and
services provided for public accommodations (such as eating,
sleeping, rest and recreation) constructed or operated on the
CENTER; and _
D. that WEST SEVENTH shall use the�CENTER in compliance with
all other requirements imposed �pursuant to the Saint Paul
Legislative Code Chapter 183.
35. Liens. WEST SEVENTH shall not�permit mechanic's liens or
other liens to be filed or establi�h,'ed` or to remain against the
CENTER for labor, materials or ser�v}c�s furnished in connection
with any additions, modifications, im�rovements, repairs, renewals
or replacements made to the CENTER at the request of WEST SEVENTH;
provided that if WEST SEVENTH shall �irst notify the CITY of its
intention to do so and shall deposit in�escrow with the CITY a sum
of money or a bond or irrevocable letter of credit acceptable to
the CITY equal to the amount of the claim of lien, WEST SEVENTH may
in good faith contest any such claims or mechanic's or other liens
filed or established and in such event may permit the items
contested to remain undischarged and unsatisfied during the period
of such contest. If, in the opinion of the CITY, the nonpayment of
any such items subjects the CENTER to any loss or forfeiture, the
CITY may require WEST SEVENTH to use said escrow account to
promptly pay all such unpaid items and if WEST SEVENTH fails to pay
from said escrow account, the CITY may pay and charge WEST SEVENTH.
36. Eminent Domain. In the event the entire CENTER is taken by
eminent domain, or such portion thereof is so taken that in WEST
SEVENTH'S reasonable judgement it is uneconomic thereafter to
restore the CENTER and proceed under the terms and provisions of
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this Agreement, WEST SEVENTH may terminate this Agreement by giving
to CITY thirty days' written notice of termination, effective as of
the date on which the condemning authority acquires legal title or
physical possession of the CENTER. WEST SEVENTH hereby waives and
releases any claim to or share in the Award of Compensation for the
taking, notwithstanding any other provision of law, this Agreement
or any other agreement. WEST SEVENTH may to the extent otherwise
permitted in the eminent domain proceeding, remove its own
furnishings and equipment at its own e�cpense_
37. Reports. Records and Other pocuments. WEST SEVENTH shall
furnish the CITY with an annual report within one hundred fifty
(150) days after the close of each calendar year setting forth a
general financial accounting of the operation of the CENTER, and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such report shall
include:
A. The names and addresses of the officers and directors of its
governing body and the principal administrative staff officers
operating within the CENTER;
B. A statement of the nature and extent of the activities and
programs carried out during the preceding year; and a summary of
client evaluations of said services;
C. A certification that WEST SEVENTH has operated the CENTER in
accordance with the provisions set forth in this Agreement;
D, The status of all insurance required to be maintained by WEST
SEVENTH in accordance with the provisions set forth in this
Agreement:
E. A statement of revenues and expenditures, if any.
F. A report about all subleasees and the programs they offer.
WEST SEVENTH shall further submit to the CITY such other and
additional data, reports and copies of records and documents
relating to its operations of the CENTER as the CITY may require.
Such data, reports, and copies of records and documents shall, upon
submission, become the property of the CITY.
38. Agreement Administrators. The Agreement Administrator for the
CITY is the Director of Parks and Recreation or such other person
designated in writing by the CITY. The Agreement Administrator for
WEST SEVENTH is its Executive Director.
39. Agenda. By October 31st each year, WEST SEVENTH will supply
the CITY with an agenda of programs and services which it expects
to conduct during the next calendar year, and the CITY may, in
writing, provide suggestions for additional program content and/or
modification.
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40. Severabilitv. In the event any provision of this Agreement is
deemed unconstitutional, illegal or void as a matter of law, the
parties agree that all of the provisions of this Agreement which
are not affected by such an occurrence shall constitute a£ull and
complete Agreement between the parties.
41. Amendment of Aareement. This Agreement may be amended upon
the mutual agreement of CTTY and WEST SEVEI3TH. All amendments
shall be in writing and effective upon execution of duly qualified
officers of CITY and WEST SEVENTH.
This document contains the entire Agreement between the parties.
The terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.
No promise, inducement or representation other than what is set
forth in this Agreement has been made, offered or agreed upon by
either party. The undersigned parties have fully read the foregoing
Agreement in its entirety, have been fully advised by their
counsel, know and understand the contents and sign the same as
their free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WtiEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
seals the day and year in this Agreement first above-written.
For WEST SEVENTH For CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Board Chair
Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
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Recreation
Director, Financial Services
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