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April 17, 2002
Honorable James Arakaki, Chairperson and
Members of the County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Resolution to Negotiate Lease
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to negotiate a lease of the
East Hawaii Cultural Center to the East Hawaii Cultural Council, a nonprofit
organization. The East Hawaii Cultural Center is currently leased to the East Hawaii
Cultural Council on a shod term basis as the previous authorization by the County
Council for a long term lease agreement has lapsed.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Department of Parks &
Recreation.
William Takaba
Director of Finance
APPROVED:
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Form 8-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation DATE: April 4, 2002
STAFF CONTACT: Pam Mizuno PHONE: 961-8311
A. REQUEST:
Request for authorization to lease the East Hawaii Cultural Center (former Police Station on Kalakaua
Street) to the East Hawaii Cultural Council.
13. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The East Hawaii Cultural Center is currently leased to the East Hawaii Cultural Council on a year-to-year
basis. The County Council's previous authorization (Resolution No. 140-99) to enter into a lease agreement
has lapsed.
A copy of the draft lease agreement is attached.
SIGNED: DATE: April 4, 2002
Department Head
EAST I~AWAII CULTURAL CENTER LEASE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
A. The County Covenants and Agrees with the EIICC:
1. Quiet Enjoyment ~
2. Term 4-5
3. Rent 5
B. The EIICC Covenants and Agrees with the County:
1. Utility Services 5
2. Covenant Against Discrimination 5
3. Sanitation, Etc. 5
4. Waste and Unlawful, Improper, or Offensive Use of Premises 5
5. Compliance with Laws, Etc. 5-6
6. Inspection of Premises 6
7. Improvements 6
8. Liens 6
9. Assignments, Etc. 7
10. Mortgage 6-7
11. Indemnity 7
12. Liability Insurance 7-8
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13. Fire Insurance g
14. Maintenance g-9
15. Written Consent Required for Repairs and Renovations 9
16. Costs of Litigation 9
17. Entry by County 9-10
18. Contracts for Construction 10
19. Condition of Premises 10
20. Notice 10-11
21. Use 11
22. Property Tax 11
23. Records 12
24. Tax-Exempt, Non-Profit Status 12
25. Personal Property 12
26. Personnel 12
27. Surrender 13
28. Non-Waiver 13
29. PIold-over 13
30. Abandonment 13
31. Destruction, Etc. 13-14
32. Condemnation 14
33. Breach and Termination 14
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34. Headings 14
35. Complete Agreement 14
36. EHCC Not an Agent of County 15
37. Forum Selection 15
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EAST IIA~VAII CULTURAL CENTER LEASE
This lease, made this day of 2002 by and
between the COUNTY OF HAWAII, a municipal corporation of the State of Hawaii, by Harry
Kim, its Mayor, whose mailing address is 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, hereinafter
referred to as the County, and the EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL, a Hawaii non-profit
corporation, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 1312, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, hereinafter referred to
as the EHCC.
WITNESSETII:
That the County does hereby lease unto the EHCC the premises described as the East
Hawaii Cultural Center, located at 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: 2-3-06:04.
To have and to hold the demised premises during the period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2022.
A. TIIE COUNTY COVENANTS AND AGREES WITH TIIE EIICC:
1. Ouiet Enjoyment. That the County hereby covenants and agrees with the EHCC that upon
the observance and performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions hereof on the part of
the EHCC to be observed and performed, the EHCC shall and may have, hold, possess, and
enjoy the demised premises for the term hereby demised, without hindrance or interruption
by the County or any other person or persons lawfully claiming by, through, and under it,
except for the County's right of entry to conduct inspections as set forth herein.
2. Term. The term of said lease shall be for a period of 20 years, with renewal options of 5
year increments, effective July 1, 2002, or unless sooner terminated by either the County or
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EHCC giving to the other at least ninety (90) days previous notice in writing of intention to
terminate this lease.
3. Rent. The EHCC hereby covenants and agrees to pay the sum of $1.00 per year for the term
of this lease.
B. THE EHCC COVENANTS AND AGREES WITH THE COUNTY:
1. Utility Services. That the EHCC shall pay when due, all utility charges, duties, and rates of
every description, including water, sewer, gas, electricity, telecommunication, elevator
maintenance, refuse collection, or any other charges, pertaining to said demised premises, or
any part thereof, or any improvements thereon.
2. Covenant A aig nst Discrimination. That, except as may be provided in this lease or by law,
the use and enjoyment of the premises shall not be in support of any policy which
discriminates against anyone based upon race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, national
origin, or familial status.
3. Sanitation, Etc. That the EHCC shall keep the demised premises in a strictly safe, clean,
sanitary and orderly condition, in compliance with all applicable standards of the county,
state, and federal governments.
4. Waste and Unlava~ful, Improper, or Offensive Use of Premises. That the EHCC shall not
commit, suffer, or permit to be committed any waste, nuisance, strip, or unlawful, improper,
or offensive use of the demised premises, or any part thereof, nor, without the prior written
consent of the County.
5. Compliance dvitl~ Lades, Etc. That the EHCC shall comply with all of the requirements of
all county, state, and federal authorities and observe all county ordinances and state and
federal statutes, pertaining to the said premises, and pertaining to the EHCC's activities, now
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in force or which may hereinafter be in force, and comply with all applicable licensing
requirements of the state and federal governments, and with all applicable accreditation and
other standards of quality generally acceptable in the field of EHCC's activities.
6. Inspection of I'rernises. That the EHCC will permit the County and its agents, at all
reasonable times during the said term, to enter the demised premises and examine the state of
repair and condition thereof, after the giving of 24 hours notice by the County or its agents,
except that in case of emergency, no notice need be given for entry.
7. Iryrproveatients. That the EHCC shall, within five (5) years from the effective date of this
lease, repair, renovate, or reconstruct all existing buildings to comply with building code,
health, and accessibility requirements.
8. Liens. That the EHCC will not commit or suffer any act or neglect whereby the demised
premises or any improvements thereon or the estate of the EHCC in the same shall become
subject to any attachment, lien, charge, or encumbrance whatsoever, except as hereinafter
provided, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the County from and against all
attachments, liens, charges, and encumbrances and all expenses resulting therefrom.
9. Assi ng ments, Etc. That the EHCC shall not transfer, assign, or sublease the said premises or
any portion thereof, nor permit any other person to occupy or use the said premises or any
portion thereof except in furtherance of the uses expressly permitted in paragraph 21 herein
and shall not transfer or assign or sublease this lease or any interest herein, either voluntarily
or by operation of law, and any transfer or assignment so made shall be null and void.
County declares that it enters into this lease on reliance on the specific identity of the EHCC.
10. Mortgage. That, except as provided herein, the EHCC shall not mortgage, hypothecate, or
pledge the said premises or any portion thereof or this lease or any interest therein without
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the prior written approval of the County and any such mortgage, hypothecation, or pledge
without such approval shall be null and void.
11. Indemnity. That the EHCC will indemnify, defend, and hold the County harmless (a) from
and against any claim or demand by third persons for loss, liability, or damage, including
claims for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death, arising out of any accident
on the demised premises and sidewalks and roadways adjacent thereto or occasioned by any
act or nuisance made or suffered on the premises, or by any fire thereon or growing out of or
caused by any failure on the part of the EHCC to maintain the premises in a safe condition, or
arising from the County's supervision, if any, of the EHCC's activities or the premises, or
arising from the County's inspection, if any, of the EHCC's activities or the premises,
including any negligence in the County's supervision, if any, or inspection, if any, of the
EHCC's activities or the premises, and will reimburse the County for all costs and expenses
in connection with the defense of such claims; (b) from and against all actions, suits,
damages, and claims by whomsoever brought or made by reason of the non-observance or
non-performance of any of the terms, covenants, and conditions herein or the rules,
regulations, ordinances, and laws of the federal, state, municipal, or county governments.
12. Liability Insurance. That the EHCC shall procure, at its own cost and expense, and
maintain during the entire period of this lease, with an insurance company or companies
acceptable to the County, a policy of comprehensive liability insurance, with minimum
amounts of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, insuring
against all claims for bodily injury, death, and property damage; that said policy or policies
shall cover the entire premises, including all buildings, improvements and grounds, and all
roadways or sidewalks on or adjacent to the demised premises in the control or use of the
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EHCC. The EHCC shall furnish the County with a certificate showing such policy to be
initially in force and shall furnish a like certificate upon each renewal of such policy, each
such certificate to contain or be accompanied by an assurance of the insurer to notify the
County of any intention to cancel any such policy under this lease as set forth herein or limit
the amount of its liability under this lease. The EHCC shall cause the County to be named as
an "additional insured" on the above-mentioned comprehensive liability insurance policy.
The policy shall have a deductible of not more than $500.00 per claim.
13. Fire Insurance. That the EHCC shall procure, at its own expense, and maintain, during the
entire period of this lease with an insurance company or companies acceptable to the County,
a policy of insurance insuring against damage or destruction of the premises due to fire,
vandalism, or malicious mischief, in the minimum amount of $350,000.00, and a maximum
deductible of $500.00. The EHCC shall cause the County to be named as an "additional
insured" on the above-mentioned damage or destruction insurance policy.
In the event, existing or new structures are appraised in the future, the EHCC shall obtain
at its own expense and maintain, during the period of this lease sufficient insurance policy to
reflect replacement value of these structures.
The EHCC shall furnish the County with certificate showing such policy to be initially in
force and shall furnish a like certificate upon each renewal of such policy, each such
certificate to contain or be accompanied by an assurance of the insurer to notify the County
of any intention to cancel any such policy prior to actual cancellation.
14. Maintenance. That the EHCC shall keep the premises in good repair (wear and tear
resulting from the reasonable use of the same excepted). The EHCC shall, at its own
expense, perform all necessary maintenance of the premises. The EHCC shall promptly
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repair and correct, at its own expense, any condition or defect in the premises which creates a
risk of harm to persons or property, or which exposes the premises to rapid deterioration in
excess of normal weathering.
15. Written Consent itequired for Repairs and iZenovations. That prior to commencing any
repairs, renovations, or reconstruction, the EHCC shall notify the County and secure the
County's written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The County may
require the EHCC to produce plans showing the work to be done. The County may inspect
any repairs, renovations, or improvements and require that it be done in conformance with
good and accepted construction practice and in compliance with applicable laws, codes, and
regulations.
16. Costs of Litigation. That in case the County shall be made a party to any litigation
commenced by or against the EHCC (other than condemnation proceedings), the EHCC shall
and will pay all costs and expenses incurred by or imposed on the County; furthermore, the
EHCC shall and will pay all costs and expenses which may be incurred by or paid by the
County in enforcing the covenants and agreements of this lease, in recovering possession of
the demised premises or in the collection of delinquent rental, taxes, and any and all other
charges.
17. Enter lbw ntv. That the EHCC shall permit the County, its agents and invitees, or
independent contractors hired by the County, to enter the premises or any part thereof, at all
reasonable hours, for the purpose of inspecting same, including inspections related to the
services provided at the premises, or making repairs, renovations, or improvements necessary
or desirable for the safety or the preservation of the premises, upon the County or its agent
giving 24 hours' notice of entry, except that in case of emergency, no notice need be given
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for entry. The EHCC shall cooperate with the County to the fullest practical extent in permitting
the County to make such inspections, repairs, renovations, or improvements.
That any temporary diminution in or interference with the use of the premises to the EHCC
occasioned by such inspections, repairs, renovations, or improvements shall not be a breach of
this lease, and shall not result in any liability on the County. Nothing in this paragraph shall be
construed as requiring the County to make any inspections, repairs, renovations, or
improvements to the premises.
18. Contracts for Construction. That the EHCC shall not make any contract for construction,
repair, renovation, or improvement on, in, of, or to the premises, or any part thereof, or for
any work to be done or materials to be furnished on or to the premises, without first obtaining
the written approval of the County. The County's approval may be conditioned on the
EHCC providing adequate assurance that it has the financial ability to pay for the cost of any
such contract, or to otherwise provide sufficient assurances that no mechanic's or
materialman's lien may be levied against the premises.
19. Condition of Premises. That the EHCC has examined and knows the condition of the
premises, that the premises are leased as they now are, that the County expressly disclaims
any warranty of fitness for any particular purpose, and that the County shall not be
responsible for the present or future condition thereof. The County shall not be required to
perform any repairs, renovations, or improvements whatsoever during the term of this lease.
20. Notice. That in the event of any material change in the condition of the premises, whether
through the acts or omissions of the EHCC or otherwise, or any defect discovered in the
premises, the EHCC shall immediately notify the County of Hawaii, of the change in
condition of the premises or the defect. "Material change" includes, but is not limited to, any
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change, which may create a risk of harm to users or occupants of the premises, or any change
which exposes the premises to rapid deterioration in excess of normal weathering. Nothing
in the paragraph shall be construed to imply a duty by the County to remedy or repair any
such changes.
21. Use. That the EHCC shall use the premises to preserve and develop the cultural, creative,
and traditional arts of the various ethnic groups that make up the population of East Hawaii
and to stimulate community interest, involvement, and support of arts and culture in East
Hawaii.
That all fees, grants, or monies collected from the programs and activities of the EHCC
shall be utilized for EHCC programs, activities, and operational costs.
That all programs, activities, events, and classes conducted by the EHCC must be
approved by the County and be identified as being in partnership with the County.
That if the EHCC shall at any time abandon or fail to use the premises for its intended
arts and culture purpose as described herein, then the rights herein granted and the
obligations herein imposed shall thereupon terminate without any action on the part of the
County.
22. Property Tax. That the EHCC shall pay promptly, when due, all real property taxes, rates,
assessments, impositions, duties, charges, and fines, which shall, during the term of this
lease, be lawfully charged, assessed, imposed, become a lien upon, or become due and
payable upon or on account of each and every part and parcel of land leased by the EHCC.
23. Reeords. That the EHCC shall establish and maintain records of intake, discharge,
services, and other documentation necessary to show compliance with paragraph 21
above, including but not limited to the scope and nature of services rendered at the
premises and shall maintain and preserve all required records and documents for three
years after the expiration of the Lease Agreement. All records referred to in this
paragraph shall be available for inspection by the County and its agents on reasonable
notice, provided that the EHCC and County shall agree on measures necessary to protect
the privacy and individual identity of clients receiving services from the EHCC.
That the EHCC agrees to provide an annual fiscal and program report to the
County by January 31 of each calendar year.
24. Tax-Exegn tip ,Non-Profit Status. That the EHCC has and shall maintain status as a tax-
exempt, non-profit organization as certified by the Internal Revenue Service. The County
shall require the EHCC to provide evidence of such certification.
That the EHCC has, and shall continue to have during the lease term, a governing board
whose members serve without compensation.
That the EHCC has, and shall continue to have during the lease term, bylaws or policies
which describe the manner in which business is conducted, including management, audit, and
fiscal policies and procedures, and policies on nepotism. The County shall require the EHCC
to provide evidence of such bylaws or policies.
25. Personal Property. That the EHCC shall, at its own expense, provide all equipment and all
other property of any nature necessary for the uses described in paragraph 21 above.
26. Personnel. That the EHCC shall, at its own expense, provide all necessary staff for the
provision of the services described in paragraph 21 above.
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27. Surrender. That the EHCC shall, and will, at the expiration or sooner termination of this
lease, peaceably and quietly surrender and deliver possession of the demised premises to the
County, together with all buildings and improvements of whatever name or nature, now on or
hereafter erected or placed upon the same, in good order and condition, reasonable wear and
tear excepted, and that EHCC shall remove, at no expense to the County, all of the EHCC's
personal property at the termination of this lease.
28. Non-Waiver. That the failure of the County to insist on the strict performance of the terms,
agreements, covenants, and conditions herein contained, or any of them, shall not constitute
or be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the County's right thereafter to enforce any
such term, agreement, or condition, but the same shall continue in full force and effect.
29. 1FIoldover. That if EHCC shall hold over, after expiration of the term hereby created, with
consent of the County, it shall be deemed a renewal of this lease and of all terms, covenants,
conditions, and agreements herein contained, for the period of thirty days.
30. Abandonynent. That if the EHCC abandons the premises, its right to possession shall cease
and this lease shall terminate, without prejudice to any other rights of the County.
"Abandonment" shall include, but not be limited to, the EHCC's failure to use the premises
for the purposes and uses listed in paragraph 21 herein.
31. Destruction,~Etc. That if, during the term of this Lease, the premises shall be substantially
destroyed or become untenantable by reason of fire, the elements, or any other cause, then
this Lease maybe terminated by either the EHCC or the County upon notice in writing to the
other party, and the EHCC shall be released from further obligation hereunder.
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Notwithstanding any insurance on the premises, EHCC shall not be required to rebuild
the premises should they be destroyed or become untenantable.
32. Condemnation. That in the event that all or part of the premises be taken for public use,
under the right of eminent domain, all of the award received for such taking shall belong
solely to the County, and no part of such award shall belong to the EHCC. If the entire
premises are taken, or if so much of the premises are taken that the premises become
unsuitable for the uses specified in paragraph 21, this lease shall terminate, and the EHCC
shall be released from further obligation hereunder.
33. lgreach and Termination. That if the EHCC shall become bankrupt or shall abandon the
said premises, or if this lease and said premises shall be attached or otherwise taken by
operation of law, or if any assignment shall be made of the EHCC's property for the benefit
of creditors, or if the EHCC shall fail to observe and perform any of the covenants, terms,
and conditions herein contained and on its part to be observed and performed, the County
may at once re-enter such premises or any part thereof, and upon or without such entry,
terminate this lease without prejudice to any other remedy or right of action.
34. lEIeadin~s. That the marginal headings throughout this lease are for the convenience of the
County and EHCC and are not intended to construe the intent or meaning of any of the
provisions thereof.
35. Complete Agreement. That this lease contains the full and complete agreement of the
parties and supersedes any prior agreement between the parties, and there are no covenants,
terms, agreements, or conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between the parties
other than herein set forth.
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36. EkICC leiot an Agent of Count. Nothing herein contained is intended or should be
construed in any way establishing the relationship of co-partners between the EHCC and the
County, or as constituting the EHCC as the agent, employee, or representative of the County
for any purpose whatsoever.
37. FOruYn Selection. No action or proceeding involving this lease shall be commenced by
either party except in the Circuit or District Courts of the Third Circuit, County of Hawaii,
State of Hawaii; nor shall any action commenced in such court be removed or transferred to
any other state or federal court.
DATED: Hilo, Hawaii
COUNTY OF HAWAII:
Its Mayor: HARRY KIM
DATED: Hilo, Hawaii
EAST HAWAII CULTURAL COUNCIL
Its President:
RECOMMEND APPROVAL:
PATRICIA G. ENGELHARD
Director, Department of Parks and Recreation
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy Corporation Counsel
County of Hawaii
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