2016-96 Agreement with Carl Von Luger FL LLC for Restaurant-Banquet Operations at NPBCCRESOLUTION 2016 -96
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF
CARL VON LUGER FL LLC D /B /A CARL VON LUGER STEAK & SEAFOOD
AND APPROVING AN OPERATOR AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT
RESTAURANT AND BANQUET OPERATIONS AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH
COUNTRY CLUB; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village issued a Request for Proposals for Restaurant Operator Services with optional
Banquet Facility Services for.the new Clubhouse at the North Palm Beach Country Club; and
WHEREAS, the Village received one proposal in response to the RFP from Carl von Luger FL LLC
d /b /a Carl von Luger Steak & Seafood ( "Luger "); and
WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to accept the proposal and determines that the approval
of an Operator Agreement with Luger is in the best interests of the residents and citizens of the
Village of North Palm Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, hereby
approves the Operator Agreement to Conduct Restaurant and Banquet Operations at the North
Palm Beach Country Club with Carl von Luger FL LLC d /b /a Carl von Luger Steak & Seafood,
a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and authorizes the
Mayor and Village Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Village.
Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF DE(
(VVillage Seal)
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
OPERATOR AGREEMENT
TO CONDUCT RESTAURANT AND BANQUET OPERATIONS AT
THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
THIS RESTAURANT OPERATOR AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between
the VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, a Florida municipal corporation, having its main
office at 501 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408, hereinafter referred to as the
"VILLAGE" and Carl von Luger FL, LLC, d /b /a Carl von Luger Steak & Seafood, 301 North
Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503, hereinafter referred to as "LESSEE ".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the VILLAGE is the owner of the North Palm Beach Country Club ( "Country
Club "), located at 951 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the VILLAGE is in the process of designing and intends to construct a completely
new clubhouse facility ( "Clubhouse) at the County Club ( "Clubhouse Project "); and
WHEREAS, LESSEE desires to lease from the VILLAGE certain facilities within the new
Clubhouse to supply food, beverage and general dining and catering services ( "Restaurant and
Banquet Operations ") in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises set forth herein and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. PREMISES AND ACCEPTANCE BY LESSEE
A. Upon the terms and conditions hereinafter contained, and in consideration for the
payment of rent as hereinafter provided, and for and in consideration of the prompt performance
by LESSEE of the covenants and conditions hereinafter contained, the performance of each of
which is declared to be an integral part of the consideration to be furnished by LESSEE, the
VILLAGE does hereby lease, let and demise unto LESSEE, and LESSEE hereby leases from the
VILLAGE the following facilities within the new Clubhouse based upon conceptual drawings
version A -9 (attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A "), hereinafter referred to as
the "Premises ":
The restaurant including indoor and covered terrace dining areas, the casual bar including
indoor and covered terrace, kitchen, snack bar, beverage and server station, and
designated storage areas in the new Village - of North Palm Beach Country Club
Clubhouse, together with non - exclusive right to the use of the covered front entry, pool
deck, multipurpose rooms, event lawn, restrooms and other public areas in and around
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said building whenever the facilities are open for the purpose of performing Restaurant
and Banquet Operations.
B. LESSEE expressly acknowledges that the plans set forth in Exhibit "A" are conceptual
only and subject to revision at the sole discretion of the VILLAGE. LESSEE hereby
acknowledges that it will review and offer timely input relating to the design of the food and
beverage operation space and supporting areas to the VILLAGE's architect for the Clubhouse
project, Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners, LLC ( "Project Architect "). Further, LESSEE
will examine each and every part of the Clubhouse Project as it progresses to ensure that the
Restaurant and Banquet Operations will be designed and built in a sufficient manner for the
purposes for which LESSEE intends to utilize the Premises and which is expected in LESSEE's
knowledgeable opinion to be to the benefit of both the VILLAGE and the LESSEE. Final Design
documents will be incorporated herein once completed.
C. At the conclusion of the Design Development phase of its Contract with the Project
Architect, the VILLAGE shall have the absolute right to terminate this Agreement without
recourse by providing LESSEE written notice within thirty (30) days.
D. In the event that upon completion of the Design Development phase of its Contract with
the Project Architect the final plans materially and substantially deviate in terms of size and /or
square footage from the conceptual plan in set forth in Exhibit "A ", LESSEE shall have the right
to terminate this Agreement without recourse by providing written notice to the VILLAGE
within thirty (30) days of the VILLAGE's approval of the Site Development Plan for the new
Clubhouse.
2. TERM
A. This is a five -year Lease with the option to renew for three additional five year terms at
the discretion of the VILLAGE. The term shall commence on the actual grand reopening date
for the Clubhouse, which is estimated to be on or around December 1, 2018.
B. It is understood and agreed that any and all improvements and /or refurbishments erected
in or placed upon the Premises shall remain thereon and shall not be removed therefrom, and
upon the expiration of this Lease Agreement, any and all such improvements shall be and
become the property of the VILLAGE. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal property, tools
of trade, and /or furnishings provided by the LESSEE shall not be construed as improvements
under this Lease Agreement and shall be removed by LESSEE at the termination of or expiration
of this Lease Agreement. The food and beverage cart provided by the VILLAGE (or
replacement cart) and all kitchen equipment, floor coverings, window coverings, and wall and
ceiling treatments, even if provided by LESSEE, shall not be removed from the Premises and
shall become the property of the VILLAGE.
C. LESSEE shall not book any parties, banquets, receptions, dinners or special events
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beyond the term of the Lease Agreement without the consent of the VILLAGE. Any deposits
collected for such events beyond the term of the Lease Agreement that are approved by the
VILLAGE shall be held in escrow by the VILLAGE Attorney.
3. LESSEE OBLIGATIONS
A. LESSEE shall market and advertise the grand re- opening of the new Restaurant and
Banquet Operations and continue appropriate marketing throughout the term of the LEASE.
LESSEE agrees to obtain approval from the VILLAGE prior to releasing publicity pertaining to
Restaurant and Banquet Operations. The VILLAGE shall have five (5) business days to review
all publicity provided by LESSEE ( "review period ") and the VILLAGE's failure to object within
the review period shall be construed as the VILLAGE's approval. In addition, LESSEE agrees
to provide a project manager to coordinate and expedite all move -in and general start-up
activities with the VILLAGE to ensure a smooth grand re- opening of the new Restaurant and
Banquet Operations.
B. LESSEE shall operate the restaurant, casual bar, snack bar and areas surrounding the pool
as a clean and friendly operation and shall staff the restaurant with customer service oriented
people who are professional, friendly and courteous to all golfers, families and members of the
general public. Staff must maintain a neat appearance and be appropriately dressed with
uniforms and work shoes, shall wear name tags identifying the company and the name of
employee, and conduct themselves in a professional manner acceptable to the VILLAGE at all
times during the performance of their services.
C. LESSEE shall provide food and beverage services at a minimum from 7:00 a.m. until
9:00 p.m. seven days per week. LESSEE, at its option, may close food and beverage operations
after 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and all day on Christmas Day. Additionally, the Lounge and /or
Restaurant may be closed by LESSEE when the VILLAGE has declared a State of Emergency.
D. LESSEE shall operate a beverage and food cart on days the golf course is open for play.
The VILLAGE shall provide one beverage and food cart at the beginning of LEASE which
LESSEE may use for this purpose. Maintenance, service and replacement of this one beverage
and food cart shall be at the sole cost and expense of the LESSEE.
E. At a minimum, LESSEE shall staff and operate or subcontract a Valet Parking Service
during the peak restaurant times and during large catered events.
F. LESSEE shall coordinate, schedule and negotiate contracts with groups desiring use of
the multipurpose room or other public areas of the Clubhouse for the purpose of holding an
event, as well as provide basic food and beverage services (such as coffee and danish) or full
catering services as requested to members of the Country Club, residents of the VILLAGE and
members of the general public. LESSEE shall coordinate scheduling of the multipurpose room
with the VILLAGE and the VILLAGE shall have priority to utilize the multipurpose room for
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scheduled public activities and VILLAGE events, including, but not limited to, voting purposes.
By December 31" of each year, the VILLAGE shall provide LESSEE with a list of all public
activities and VILLAGE events for the next calendar year. Any date not reserved by the
VILLAGE may be booked by either LESSEE or the VILLAGE on a first come, first served
basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LESSEE may, with VILLAGE approval, reserve the
multipurpose room or other public areas of the Clubhouse no more than eighteen (18) months in
advance of the proposed event. The VILLAGE may waive the room rental fee for non - profit
groups and may deny any group or event that advocates unconstitutional or illegal acts or that the
VILLAGE determines is contrary to the best interests of the VILLAGE.
G. LESSEE agrees to attend a meeting at least once per month during the term of this Lease
Agreement and any extension thereof with the Director of Golf Operations and such other
individuals as requested by the Director of Golf Operations. The meeting shall be held to discuss
the schedule of events and to coordinate events and functions between the various departments of
the Country Club and for such other purposes set forth by the Director of Golf Operations.
LESSEE further agrees to attend monthly meetings of the Golf Advisory Board.
H. LESSEE agrees to provide kitchen and restaurant equipment in preparation for the grand
re- opening of the new Restaurant and Country Club with a value of at least $400,000.00. Such
equipment may be utilized as collateral to secure third party funding, provided, however, that the
kitchen and restaurant equipment shall not be removed from the Premises upon expiration or
termination of this Agreement and any outstanding debt shall be satisfied by LESSEE and /or the
Personal Guarantors and all security interests in such equipment shall be terminated and canceled
of record.
I. LESSEE agrees to schedule and pay for all required inspections relating to Restaurant
and Banquet Operations.
J. LESSEE shall use the VILLAGE's alcoholic beverage license for the Country Club for
the sale and service of alcoholic beverages on the Premises and shall maintain all other necessary
licenses and permits to conduct Restaurant and Banquet Operations and shall do so in accordance
with all Federal, State and Local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
K. LESSEE agrees to pay for all Federal, State and Local taxes chargeable to the Restaurant
and Banquet Operation. LESSEE shall also be responsible for paying $12,000 toward the ad
valorem property taxes assessed by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and Tax
Collector as a result of its operations. LESSEE shall make such payment to the VILLAGE prior
to November 30th of every year for which ad valorem property taxes are due and owing.
Additionally, in the event the VILLAGE challenges the assessed value of the new Clubhouse
and /or the value of the leasehold interest, LESSEE agrees to cooperate fully with the VILLAGE
and to provide any information as may be relevant or required by the VILLAGE.
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L. LESSEE agrees to stay in compliance with all Local, State, Federal and OSHA standards
when supplying labor and materials or during any activity related to this LEASE. As required by
Florida law, LESSEE and all of its employees shall have current food handler's permits. The
LESSEE shall keep the Premises clean, satisfactory and in sanitary condition according to
conditions approved by the VILLAGE and as required by Federal, State and Local regulations
and agencies. All refuse and waste materials generated by Restaurant and Banquet Operations
shall be moved by the LESSEE to designated collection points to be removed by the VILLAGE.
LESSEE shall provide and pay for at least one of two "dumpsters" or similar receptacles,
approved by the VILLAGE, for temporary storage of refuse and waste. LESSEE shall not use
the "dumpster" or similar receptacle provided and paid for by the VILLAGE. If one (1)
"dumpster" or similar receptacle is not sufficient for the temporary storage of refuse and waste
generated by the Restaurant and Banquet Operations or for maintaining sanitary conditions in
and around the Premises and shared dumpster area, LESSEE shall provide and pay for any and
all additional "dumpsters" or similar receptacles as may be required at the discretion of the
VILLAGE. All State, County and VILLAGE fire, health and safety regulations shall be strictly
complied with and at the sole cost of the LESSEE.
M. LESSEE agrees to permit the appropriate officials to enter the Premises for the purpose
of conducting an inspection to ensure compliance with all codes, ordinances, regulations, statutes
or other laws. LESSEE shall provide the VILLAGE Manager with a copy of all Health
Inspection reports that are issued for Food and Beverage Operations at the Premises.
N. LESSEE shall offer: a variety of food options beyond high -end steak items, such as farm
to table, casual menu items, and items for children; specialty pricing, such as "early bird"
dinners; and food in a range of price points to ensure that the restaurant is affordable to all types
of diners in the North Palm Beach area. LESSEE shall have the sole responsibility of providing
all inventory necessary to perform Restaurant and Banquet Operations.
O. LESSEE shall have the sole responsibility for the repair and maintenance of all kitchen,
dining and other equipment within the Premises. LESSEE is further responsible for the day -to-
day cleaning of all exposed portions of all equipment and personal property, together with all
other obligations of every nature with respect to the repair, maintenance and operation of the
equipment and personal property located in the Premises. The LESSEE shall use and operate
said equipment and personal property in a reasonable, prudent manner so as not to accelerate its
deterioration. LESSEE shall be responsible for repair and maintenance of all glass windows,
bulbs, light fixtures and doors located within the exclusive area of the Premises and keep the
Premises in a clean condition on a daily basis. If LESSEE fails to properly maintain or make
needed repairs or replacements as set forth herein, VILLAGE shall give ten (10) days written
notice to LESSEE to make the specified repairs, replacements or maintenance. If LESSEE
disagrees that the repairs, replacements or maintenance needs to be made, LESSEE shall give
written notice thereof and deliver same to the VILLAGE Manager at Village Hall within the said
ten (10) day notice. Upon the VILLAGE Manager receiving written notice by LESSEE objecting
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to the repairs, replacements or maintenance, VILLAGE Manager shall review the matter. If
upon reviewing the matter, the VILLAGE Manager makes the reasonable determination that the
repairs, replacements or maintenance should be made, then VILLAGE Manager shall notify
LESSEE, who must make the repairs, replacements or maintenance within ten (10) days from the
notification by VILLAGE Manager or within the original ten (10) days the VILLAGE originally
notified LESSEE, whichever is later. If LESSEE fails to make the stated repairs, replacements or
maintenance within the time frame specified herein, then the VILLAGE shall have the right to
make the repairs, replacements or maintenance and charge LESSEE the reasonable costs thereof.
P. LESSEE shall be the exclusive provider of food and beverages for the VILLAGE'S 4th of
July, Heritage Day and Holiday Boat Parade events on the Country Club grounds during the term
of this Lease. LESSEE shall generally provide a variety of both cart sales (e.g. lemonade, snow
cones, pretzels and hot dogs) and food sales (e.g. hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, gyros, steak
sandwiches, chicken tenders, french fries, funnel cakes) at such events. As additional
consideration for this Lease, VILLAGE shall receive compensation in the amount of ten percent
(10 %) of LESSEE's gross sales from each of the foregoing three (3) events, payable fifteen (15)
days after the conclusion of each event.
Q. LESSEE agrees to thoroughly clean those portions of the Premises where LESSEE has
exclusive rights on a daily basis or more frequently as needed; to clean the grease traps,
dishwashers, freezers and other systems necessary for Restaurant and Banquet Operations; to
provide phone and internet services as needed including the ability to provide free Wi -Fi services
to customers; to operate and pay for credit card processing; to operate and pay for point of sale
software system and any other systems necessary for Restaurant and Banquet Operations.
R. LESSEE agrees to maintain books of accounts, reports and records customarily used in
this type of operation. All records shall be made accessible for purposes of investigation or audit
without restriction and shall be maintained for three (3) years after the termination of this Lease
Agreement. Records exempt from the Florida Public Records Law, shall remain confidential.
S. LESSEE agrees to purchase and maintain all Insurance described herein during the term
of this Lease.
T. LESSEE agrees to pay electric, water and gas for the exclusive rights portion of the
Premises beginning after the third full year of the term of the Lease Agreement and shall pay all
electric, water and gas costs in excess of $5,000.00 per month during the first three years.
U. LESSEE agrees to conduct the Restaurant and Banquet Operations utilizing the utmost
safety for the customers, employees and general public. Further, LESSEE agrees to handle all
food and inspections at the highest level of safety and in compliance with all State and Federal
laws to provide the customers, employees and general public the best products and services.
V. LESSEE agrees to operate the Food and Beverage operation as a drug free workplace.
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W. LESSEE shall report to the Village Manager or his designee.
X. LESSEE may use sub - consultants or sub - contractors to provide or assist in Restaurant
and Banquet Operations and other services provided under this Lease Operation as long as all
activities are coordinated and managed by the LESSEE.
Y. Except for the equipment and personal property that qualifies as LESSEE's equipment
and personal property under this Lease Agreement, all equipment and personal property, along
with the demised premises, shall be delivered to the VILLAGE by LESSEE upon termination or
expiration of this Lease Agreement without demand by VILLAGE in the good repair and first
class condition, less reasonable wear and tear.
4. PERMITTED USE
A. LESSEE shall use the Premises to provide Restaurant and Banquet Operations, which
shall include food and beverage sales and service, alcoholic beverages sales and service, and
catering sales and services and shall provide general dining and eating services to members of
the Country Club, VILLAGE residents, and members of the general public.
B. LESSEE shall have the right to a restaurant sign at the entrance to the Country Club as
part of the newly installed signage for the Country Club Project and shall pay its proportionate
share of the sign cost.
C. LESSEE shall have the right to operate vending machines on the Premises at locations
agreed to by the parties.
D. LESSEE shall not, without the prior written approval of the VILLAGE Manager, make
any changes to or paint the demised premises or install or remove any exterior lighting,
decorations or paintings. LESSEE shall obtain prior written approval from the VILLAGE
Manager or his or her designee for the erection, installation and utilization of any signs,
decorations or advertising media, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
E. LESSEE shall not, without prior written approval from the VILLAGE, sub -let or sub-
lease the Premises.
F. So long as LESSEE is not in default, LESSEE is entitled to the quiet enjoyment and
undisturbed possession of the Premises.
G. It is specifically understood and agreed that the VILLAGE has no obligation or duty to
inspect the Premises; however, the VILLAGE and each of its authorized agents and employees,
shall have the right to enter the Premises during all reasonable hours to examine the property.
This right of entry shall likewise exist for the purposes of removing placards, signs, fixtures or
alterations that do not conform to this Lease Agreement. However, LESSEE shall remain under
a continuing obligation during this Lease Agreement to immediately notify the VILLAGE in
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writing of any condition existing on or in the Premises that may be considered dangerous or
hazardous, even if such condition is open and obvious.
H. It is agreed and understood that the LESSEE shall not commit, suffer or permit to be
done or committed any waste in or on the Premises or any part thereof, and in the event this
provision is violated, the VILLAGE shall have the right to take such action, in law or in equity,
as VILLAGE shall deem appropriate for the preservation of the Premises. Such option may
include, but shall not be limited to, entering upon the Premises to rectify the condition, preserve
the Premises and take such action as the VILLAGE may deem appropriate, all without liability to
the VILLAGE. A violation of this condition by the LESSEE shall constitute a breach of the
Lease Agreement.
I. LESSEE acknowledges that the Premises includes a covered area on the Country Club
pool patio and that the VILLAGE maintains scheduled pool operating hours. At all times that
the VILLAGE pool is closed or is without the supervision of a lifeguard, the LESSEE shall be
responsible for restricting its customers, guests and invitees to the Premises and shall be
responsible for monitoring and ensuring that its customers, guests and invitees are restricted from
access to the adjacent pool deck, pool lounges, pool bathrooms, swimming pool and diving areas.
Failure of the LESSEE to restrict, monitor and /or ensure its customers, guests and invitees
remain in the Premises and not enter the pool areas when the VILLAGE pool is closed or
without supervision of a lifeguard shall constitute gross negligence by the LESSEE and may, at
the VILLAGE's option, result in termination of this Lease Agreement. LESSEE agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the VILLAGE for any claims, losses or damages resulting from
LESSEE's failure to abide by the provisions of this paragraph. This provision shall survive
termination of the Lease Agreement.
5. VILLAGE'S OBLIGATIONS
A. The VILLAGE shall provide an alarm system, including security cameras, and pest
control for the Premises.
B. The VILLAGE shall be responsible for maintaining the basic infrastructure, which
includes only the parking lot, exterior landscape, exterior walls, foundation, roof and components
of the electrical, plumbing HVAC, water and sewer systems and the non - exclusive use areas of
the Premises at its sole expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event maintenance or
repair is required because of any negligent or intentional act or omission of LESSEE or its
employees or agents, LESSEE shall be responsible for such maintenance or repair.
Note: The design of the new Country Club will include parking for food and beverage staff and
customers. Valet parking, provided by LESSEE may be supplemented by off -site parking at
other Village -owned property, when available, during peak schedules.
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C. The VILLAGE shall provide a single point of contact, the VILLAGE Manager or any
other person designated by the Village Council for, for all matters, including questions or
concerns, relating to or arising out of this Lease Agreement.
6. SCHEDULE OF RENT
A. LESSEE shall pay to the VILLAGE rent in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars and
No Cents ($20,000.00) per month payable on the first day of each month ( "Base Rent "). The
first Base Rent payment shall be due on the Effective Date of the Lease Agreement and shall be
prorated in the event that the Effective Date falls after the first of the month. After the third full
year of the term of the Lease Agreement, the Base Rent shall increase by three percent (3 %) and
shall continue to increase by three percent (3 %) on an annual basis.
B. In addition to the Base Rent set forth in Section 6.A above, LESSEE shall pay to the
VILLAGE an amount equal to ten percent (10 %) of LESSEE's annual gross sales for Restaurant
and Banquet Operations (excluding tips, credit card fees and sales taxes) over Four Million Five
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($4,550,000.00) ( "Additional Rent ").
LESSEE shall pay the Additional Rent to the VILLAGE on or before January 15th of each year
this Lease Agreement remains in effect based on the calculation for the prior calendar year.
C. LESSEE shall also pay to the VILLAGE rent for catered events ( "Catered Rent "). The
Catered Rent payment shall be paid at the same time as the Base Rent payment and shall be
accompanied by a written record of the events certified by LESSEE. Rent rates for Catered
Events shall be established by the VILLAGE at its sole discretion. LESSEE shall collect the
Catered Rent as a pass - through agent for the VILLAGE. The Catered Rent payment shall also
include a percentage of the total food and beverage sales, excluding tips, credit card fees and
taxes in accordance with the following schedule:
Events of less than 25 persons: Six percent (6%
Events of 26 to 50 persons:
Seven percent (7 %)
Events of 51 to 100 persons:
Eight percent (8 %)
Events of 101 to 150 persons:
Nine percent (9 %)
Events over 150 persons:
Ten percent (10 %)
NOTE: VILLAGE shall pay for direct costs of LESSEE for set up/ take down on those events
where the room rental is waived by the Village Manager. Final adjustment of this will be
calculated and included with the Additional Rent payment set forth in Section 6.13. above.
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7. PERSONAL GUARANTEE OF LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Within six (6) months of the commencement of the VILLAGE's demolition of the existing
Country Club, LESSEE shall provide the VILLAGE with one or more absolute and
unconditional personal guarantees of all of LESSEE's obligations under this Lease Agreement,
specifically including those set forth in Section 3.1-1. above. The Personal Guarantors shall be
comprised of LESSEE's equity investors. The guarantee(s) shall be in a form approved by the
VILLAGE and shall be accompanied by certified financial statements demonstrating that the
Personal Guarantors have sufficient funds available to satisfy LESSEE's obligations under this
Lease Agreement in the event of LESSEE's default. In the event that: (1) LESSEE fails to
provide the guarantee(s) within the time specified; or (2) the VILLAGE determines, in the
exercise of its reasonable discretion, that the financial statements of the Personal Guarantors are
not satisfactory to fully protect the interests of the VILLAGE, the VILLAGE shall have the
absolute right to terminate this Agreement without recourse by providing written notice to
LESSEE.
8. INSURANCE
A. During the term of this Lease Agreement, the VILLAGE, at its own expense, shall
maintain casualty insurance upon the building and any personal property owned by the Village
located at the Premises. This insurance shall protect the VILLAGE from, and shall insure
against, loss or damage by fire, windstorm, theft, vandalism and other like casualties. Any sums
payable by reason of damage insured against in said casualty insurance policies shall be payable
to the VILLAGE and VILLAGE may, but shall not be obligated, to utilize said sums for the
reconstruction, replacement or the repair of the loss covered. Any excess of such amount
received upon such policies shall be the property of the VILLAGE. In the event the Premises
shall be so destroyed or so damaged or injured by fire or other casualty whereby the same shall
be untenantable, all insurance proceeds shall be paid to VILLAGE but VILLAGE shall have no
obligation to rebuild or repair the damage or render the Premises tenantable but there shall be a
prorated abatement or prorated refund of the rental amounts required to be paid hereunder.
B. It is specifically provided, as part of this provision, that the VILLAGE shall not be
obligated in any way whatsoever to provide any insurance protecting the LESSEE, it being the
specific intent of the parties that the insurance to be provided in Section 7.A shall be for the
protection of the VILLAGE's property and not the property of the LESSEE. The LESSEE may,
at its own expense, obtain such casualty insurance, as it deems appropriate, so as to protect any
property it may own located in the Premises.
C. LESSEE shall maintain and prior to the Effective Date of the Lease Agreement, provide
the VILLAGE with certificates of insurance evidencing the following coverages issued by
companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida:
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1. Commercial General Liability for limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
from claims for damages for bodily and personal injury, including wrongful death, as
well as from claims of property damages which may arise from any operations under this
Lease, whether such operations be by the LESSEE or by anyone directly employed by or
contracted with LESSEE.
2. Liquor Liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence.
3. Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability in the minimum amount of $1,000,000
combined single limit for bodily injury and property damages liability to protect the
LESSEE from claims for damages for bodily and personal injury, including death as well
as from claims for property damage, which may arise from the ownership use or
maintenance of owned and non -owned automobiles, including rented automobiles and
valet parking activities whether operations be by the LESSEE or by anyone directly or
indirectly employed by the LESSEE.
4. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance for all employees of
LESSEE as required by Florida Statutes.
All policies shall provide the VILLAGE with a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation and
include the VILLAGE as an Additional Insured.
Insurance coverage shall be provided by carriers having an AM Best rating of B+ or higher. If,
at any time, any of the policies shall be or become unsatisfactory to the VILLAGE as to form or
substance, or if any of the carriers issuing such policies shall be or become unsatisfactory to the
VILLAGE, the LESSEE shall promptly obtain a new and satisfactory policy in replacement. If
any policy is canceled and is not promptly replaced, this Lease Agreement shall automatically
terminate when any insurance coverage expires.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
A. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, LESSEE shall
indemnify and hold harmless and defend the VILLAGE, its officials, agents, servants, and
employees from and against any and all claims, liability, losses, and /or causes of action arising
out of or in any way related to the services furnished by LESSEE pursuant to this Lease
Agreement, including, but not limited to, those caused by or arising out of any act, omission,
negligence or default of LESSEE and /or its subcontractors, agents, servants or employees.
B. LESSEE shall not be required to indemnify the VILLAGE, its officials, agents, servants
and employees when the occurrence results solely from the wrongful acts or omissions of the
VILLAGE, its officials, agents, servants and employees. The terms of this Section shall survive
completion of all services, obligations and duties provided for in this Lease as well as the
termination of this Lease for any reason.
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C. Nothing contained in this Lease shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of
action in favor of a third party against either the VILLAGE or the LESSEE, nor shall this Lease
be construed a waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the limited waiver provided in § 768.28,
Florida Statutes.
10. INSPECTOR GENERAL
LESSEE is aware that the Inspector General of Palm Beach County has the authority to
investigate and audit matters relating to the negotiation and performance of this contract and in
furtherance thereof, may demand and obtain records and testimony from the LESSEE and its
subcontractors. LESSEE understands and agrees that in addition to all other remedies and
consequences provided by law, the failure of contractor or its subcontractors to fully cooperate
with the Inspector General when requested may be deemed by the VILLAGE to be a material
breach of the Lease justifying termination. ,
11. FEDERAL AND STATE TAX
The VILLAGE is exempt from Federal and State taxes for tangible personal property.
However, LESSEE shall not be authorized to use the Village's Tax Exemption Number in
securing goods or materials for services performed on the Premises.
12. PUBLIC RECORDS
IF THE LESSEE HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE LESSEE'S DUTY TO
PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT,
CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT: (561) 841 -3355;
NPBCLERK(,VILLAGE- NPB.ORG; OR 501 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE, NORTH
PALM BEACH, FL 33408.
In performing services pursuant to this Agreement, LESSEE shall comply with all relevant
provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. As required by Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes,
LESSEE shall:
A. Keep and maintain public records required by the VILLAGE to perform the service.
B. Upon request from the VILLAGE's custodian of public records, provide the VILLAGE
with a copy the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a
reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes,
or as otherwise provided by law.
C. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of
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the Contract term and following completion of the Contract if the LESSEE does not transfer the
records to the VILLAGE.
D. Upon completion of the Contract, transfer, at no cost, to the VILLAGE all public records
in possession of LESSEE or keep and maintain public records required by the VILLAGE to
perform the services. If LESSEE transfers all public records to the VILLAGE upon completion
of the Contract, LESSEE shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or
confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If LESSEE keeps and
maintains public records upon completion of the Contract, LESSEE shall meet all applicable
requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to
the VILLAGE, upon request from the VILLAGE's custodian of public records, in a format that
is compatible with the information technology systems of the VILLAGE.
13. NOTICES
Any notice which the VILLAGE or LESSEE may be required or permitted to give to the other
party shall be in writing and shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
addresses specified above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the VILLAGE may give notice to
LESSEE by personal delivery to the Premises.
14. LIENS ON LESSEE'S PROPERTY
LESSEE shall pay all debts and obligations in the conduct of business on the demised premises
and LESSEE shall not incur any indebtedness or lien which would impair LESSEE's ability to
fully perform the terms and provisions of this Lease Agreement. The LESSEE shall permit no
improvements to the demised premises or other property of VILLAGE to be made which might
result in a mechanic's lien against said demised premises or other property without first
providing a performance and payment bond to pay for said improvements. LESSEE shall not
advertise or in any way inform the public or suppliers that the demised premises are operated by
the VILLAGE or the North Palm Beach Country Club, and shall inform all third parties that
LESSEE operates the demised premises.
15. RIGHTS OF VILLAGE NOT WAIVED
The failure of the VILLAGE to exercise any right hereunder, including any rights to terminate,
shall not be waived as to any subsequently arising right to act hereunder or as to any default to
the LESSEE thereafter occurring; and, a failure to act by the VILLAGE shall not constitute a
waiver as to any subsequent arising right to act on default.
16. DEFAULT
A. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a material
default and breach of this Lease Agreement by LESSEE:
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1. The vacating or abandonment of the demised premises by LESSEE.
2. The failure by LESSEE to make payment of rent or any other payment required to be
made by LESSEE under this Lease Agreement, as and when due, where such failure shall
continue for a period of seven (7) days after written notice thereof from the VILLAGE to
LESSEE.
3. The failure by LESSEE to observe or perform any of the covenants, conditions or
provisions to be observed or performed by LESSEE, where such failure shall continue for
a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof from the VILLAGE to LESSEE;
provided, however, that if the nature of LESSEE's default is such that more than ten (10)
days are reasonably required for its cure, LESSEE shall not be deemed to be in default if
LESSEE commences such cure within said ten -day (10) period and thereafter diligently
pursues such cure to completion.
4. If LESSEE should commence, in any court pursuant to any statute either of the United
States or of any State, an insolvency or bankruptcy proceeding (including without
limitation a proceeding for liquidation, reorganization or for adjustment of debts of an
individual with regular income), or if such a proceeding is commenced against LESSEE
or any said guarantor and either an order for relief is entered against such party or such
party fails to secure a discharge of the proceeding within one hundred and twenty (120)
days of the filing thereof, or if LESSEE or any said guarantor becomes insolvent or is
unable or admits in writing his or her inability to pay his or her debts as they become due,
or makes an assignment for the benefit or creditors or petitions for or enters into an
agreement within his or her creditors or a custodian is appointed or takes possession of
LESSEE's or any said guarantor's property, whether or not a judicial proceeding is
instituted in connection with such arrangements or in connection with the appointment of
such custodian.
5. The discovery by the VILLAGE that any financial statement given to the VILLAGE by
LESSEE, any assignee or LESSEE, any subtenant of LESSEE, any successor in interest
of LESSEE of LESSEE's obligations, and any of them is materially false.
B. In the event of any default or breach by LESSEE, the VILLAGE may at any time
thereafter, without notice or demand and without limiting the VILLAGE in the exercise of any
right or remedy which the VILLAGE may have any reason of such default or breach, do the
following:
1. Declare the entire rent for the balance of the Initial Term or Renewal Term, or any
portion thereof, due and payable forthwith, and bring an action for the recovery thereof.
2. Terminate LESSEE's right to possession of the demised premises by any lawful means
and retake possession thereof for the account of the VILLAGE, in which event LESSEE
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shall immediately surrender possession of the demised premises to the VILLAGE and all
further liability under this Lease Agreement on the part of LESSEE and the VILLAGE
shall terminate.
3. Maintain LESSEE's right to possession, in which event this Lease Agreement shall
continue in effect whether or not LESSEE shall have abandoned the demised premises.
In such event, the VILLAGE shall be entitled to relet the demised premises and to
enforce all of the VILLAGE's rights and remedies under this Lease Agreement, including
the right to recover the rent and other sums due as they become due.
4. Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter involving LESSEE under the Bankruptcy
Code, 11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., if this Lease Agreement is assumed by LESSEE's
trustee in bankruptcy (after he or she has cured all existing defaults, compensated the
VILLAGE for any loss resulting therefrom and provided adequate assurance of future
performance), then this Lease Agreement may not be assigned by the trustee to a third
party, unless such party (a) executes and delivers to the VILLAGE an agreement in
recordable form whereby such party assumes and agrees with the VILLAGE to discharge
all obligations of LESSEE under this Lease Agreement; (b) has a net worth and operating
experience at least comparable to that possessed by LESSEE and any guarantor hereof as
of the time of execution of this Lease Agreement; and, (c) grants to the VILLAGE, to
secure the performance of such party's obligations under this Lease Agreement, a
security interest in such party's merchandise, inventory, personal property, fixtures,
furnishings and accounts receivable (and in the proceeds of all of the foregoing) with
respect to his or her operations at and in the demised premises, and in connection
therewith, such party shall execute such security agreements, financing statements and
other documents (the forms of which are to be prepared by the VILLAGE) as are
necessary to perfect such lien.
C. If the VILLAGE should exercise any of its remedies hereunder, LESSEE shall be liable
for and shall pay to the VILLAGE the costs of removing and storing LESSEE's or other
occupant's property; the costs of repairing, altering, remodeling or otherwise putting the demised
premises into condition that approximates the condition at the time of commencement of the
Lease Agreement, ordinary wear and tear excepted; real estate commissions actually paid; that
portion of the leasing commission paid by the VILLAGE applicable to the unexpired term of this
Lease Agreement, if applicable; and, all reasonable expenses incurred by the VILLAGE to relet
the premises, including attorney's fees.
D. If this Lease Agreement should be terminated, or the Lease should expire, the VILLAGE
shall have the immediate right thereafter to reenter the demised premises and to remove all
persons and LESSEE's property therefrom. Such property may be stored in a public warehouse
or elsewhere at the cost of, and for the account of LESSEE, all without service of notice or resort
to legal process (all of which LESSEE expressly waives). In such event, the VILLAGE shall not
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be deemed guilty of trespass or become liable for any loss or damage which may be occasioned
thereby.
E. The rights and remedies granted herein to the VILLAGE are distinct, separate and
cumulative remedies, and the exercise of any of them shall not be deemed to exclude the
VILLAGE's right to exercise any or all of the others. All charges payable to LESSEE under the
terms of this Lease Agreement shall be deemed rent for the purpose of the VILLAGE exercising
its remedies.
F. No waiver of any covenant or condition or of the breach of any covenant or condition of
this Lease Agreement shall be taken to constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of such
covenant or condition nor to justify or authorize the non - observance on any other occasion of the
same or of any other covenant or condition hereof, nor shall the acceptance of rent by the
VILLAGE at any time when LESSEE is in default under any covenant or condition hereof be
construed as a waiver of such default or of the VILLAGE's right to terminate the Lease
Agreement on account of such default, nor shall any waiver or indulgence granted by the
VILLAGE to LESSEE be taken as an estoppel against the VILLAGE, it being expressly
understood that if at any time LESSEE should be in default in any of his or her covenants or
conditions hereunder, an acceptance by the VILLAGE of rent during the continuance of such
default or the failure on the part of the VILLAGE promptly to avail itself of such other rights or
remedies as the VILLAGE may have shall not be construed as a waiver of such default, but the
VILLAGE may at any time thereafter, if such default continues, terminate this Lease Agreement
on account of such default.
G. LESSEE waives all claims for damages by reason of the VILLAGE's exercising its right
to re -enter the demised premises and take possession of the property located therein, or damages
by reason of any distress warrant, forcible detainer proceedings, sequestration proceedings or
other legal process.
H. The VILLAGE shall not be in default unless the VILLAGE fails to perform its
obligations required of the VILLAGE within a reasonable time, but in no event later than ten
(10) days after written notice by LESSEE to the VILLAGE and to the holder of any first
mortgage or loan covering the Demised Premises whose name and address shall have theretofore
been furnished to LESSEE in writing, specifying wherein the VILLAGE has failed to perform
such obligations; provided, however, that if the nature of the VILLAGE's obligations is such that
more than ten (10) days are required for performance, the VILLAGE shall not be in default if the
VILLAGE commenced performance within such ten (10) day period and thereafter diligently
prosecutes the same to completion.
I. LESSEE hereby acknowledges that late payment by LESSEE to the VILLAGE of rent
and other sums due hereunder will cause the VILLAGE to incur costs not contemplated by this
Lease Agreement, the exact amount of which will be extremely difficult to ascertain. Such costs
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include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges, and late charges which may
be imposed on the VILLAGE by the terms of any mortgage or loan covering the demised
premises. Accordingly, if any installment of rent or any other sum due from LESSEE shall not
be received by the VILLAGE or the VILLAGE's designee within ten (10) days after such
amount shall be due, LESSEE shall pay to the VILLAGE a late charge equal to five percent (5 %)
per annum of such overdue amount. The parties hereby agree that such late charge represents a
fair and reasonable estimate of the costs the VILLAGE will incur by reason of late payment by
LESSEE. Acceptance of such late charge by the VILLAGE shall in no event constitute a waiver
of LESSEE's default with respect to such overdue amount, nor prevent the VILLAGE from
exercising any of the other rights and remedies granted hereunder.
17. SURRENDER.
Upon the expiration or termination of this Lease Agreement, LESSEE shall deliver and surrender
to the VILLAGE the demised premises in good repair and condition with ordinary wear and tear
excepted, and shall deliver all keys and combinations to locks, safes and vaults to the VILLAGE.
Before surrendering the demised premises, LESSEE shall remove all of its personal property,
equipment, tools of trade, and /or furnishings provided by the LESSEE and shall repair any
damage caused thereby. Floor coverings, window, wall and ceiling treatments shall not be
removed from the demised premises and shall be the property of the VILLAGE. If LESSEE
should fail to restore the demised premises as aforesaid or if LESSEE should fail to repair any
damage caused by the removal of LESSEE's property from the demised premises, the VILLAGE
may restore the demised premises, and all such costs incurred thereby shall be an expense of
LESSEE. VILLAGE shall have the right to defray such costs by deducting same from
LESSEE's security deposit. LESSEE's obligation to perform this provision shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Lease Agreement. If LESSEE should fail to remove its property
upon the termination or expiration of this Lease Agreement, said property shall be deemed
abandoned and shall become the property of the VILLAGE.
18. HOLDING OVER.
If LESSEE should remain in possession of all or any part of the demised premises after the
termination or expiration of this Lease Agreement, with the consent of the VILLAGE, which the
VILLAGE shall have the unconditional discretion to grant or deny, then LESSEE shall be
deemed to hold the demised premises from month to month subject to all of the terms and
provisions thereof, except only as to the term of this Lease Agreement; provided, however, if
LESSEE holds over without the consent of the VILLAGE, then the rent payable during such
period as LESSEE shall continue to hold the demised premises or any part thereof shall be two
hundred percent (200 %) of the rent that would otherwise be due and owing.
19. MISCELLANEOUS
A. The parties hereto specifically intend that LESSEE's operation and conduct of business
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upon the Premises shall be solely as an independent contractor and nothing herein is intended nor
shall it be construed by the parties hereto, nor by any third party, as creating a relationship of
principal and agent, employer or employee, partnership or joint venture between the parties
hereof. Neither the method of computation of rent, nor any other provisions contained herein,
nor any acts of the parties hereto, shall be deemed to create any relationship between the parties
hereto other than the relationship of Lessor and Lessee.
B. If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement,
or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with any
provisions of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to
recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and all expenses even if not taxable as court
awarded costs (including, without limitation, all such fees, costs and expenses incident to
appeals), incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which such party
or parties may be entitled.
C. The invalidity of any provision of this Lease Agreement as determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction shall in no way affect the validity of any other provision hereof.
D. Time is of the essence.
E. In the event any payments are not made as and when due in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this Lease, or should it become necessary for the VILLAGE to make any
payments otherwise required to be made by the LESSEE under this Agreement, then all such
payments shall bear interest from the date due at the highest lawful rate of interest.
F. The captions used herein are for convenience only and do not limit or amplify the
provisions hereof.
G. This Lease Agreement contains all agreements of the parties with respect to any matter
mentioned herein. No prior agreement or understanding pertaining to any such matter shall be
effective. This Lease Agreement may be modified in writing only, signed by the parties in
interest at the time of modification.
H. Subject to the provisions hereof restricting assignment or subletting by LESSEE and
regarding the VILLAGE's liability, this Lease Agreement shall bind the parties, their personal
representatives, successors and assigns. The Lease Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Florida with venue in Palm Beach County, Florida.
I. This Lease Agreement shall not be construed more strongly against either party
regardless of which party was more responsible for its preparation.
J. LESSEE and the Village Manager shall meet no less than annually to discuss and review
the prior Calendar Year's activity. During this meeting, any significant changes in the Laws,
economic or marketplace conditions; and /or any suggestions on ways to improve the
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performance of the food and beverage operations at the North Palm Beach Country Club shall be
discussed. Should any of these changes /suggestions warrant a change in the Restaurant Operator
Agreement then they will be presented to the Village Council for consideration. All changes to
this Agreement shall be in writing and executed by both parties.
K. VILLAGE agrees that the Restaurant and Banquet Operations carried out under the terms
of this Agreement shall be performed by LESSEE under proprietary systems developed by
LESSEE. Proprietary systems include, by way of example, recipes, employee and training
manuals, inventory systems, purchasing programs, scheduling systems, point of sale procedures
and accounting methods. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any cause, the
VILLAGE shall not, without the written consent of the LESSEE, carry on such operations using
the proprietary systems developed by the LESSEE or the copyrighted brand of "Carl Von
Luger ".
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written
above.
(VILLAGE SEAL)
ATTEST:
By: _
Melissa Teal, Villag Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY:
Leonard G. Rubin, Village Attorney
Witnessed by:
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Title: Owner
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