Draft_Lease_Agreement-_Peter_Prince_Airport.pdf

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LEASE AGREEMENT

This Lease Agreement is entered into this ___ day of _______, 2026, by and between ____________, a Florida limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as the “Lessor”), and SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as the “Lessee”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

That the Lessor, for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained to be kept and performed by the Lessee, has demised and leased to the Lessee, for the term and under the conditions set forth below, certain real property at Peter Prince Field Airport, Santa Rosa County, Florida, as depicted in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Premises”).

The Premises consist of hangar space and related airport property for aeronautical purposes.

TERM

The term of this Lease Agreement shall begin on the date of Certificate of Occupancy is issued by Santa Rosa County for the Hangar and shall continue for a period of twenty-four (24) months.

This Lease may be renewed for one six-month term upon mutual agreement in writing between the parties no earlier than two (2) months prior to the expiration of the original term of this Lease. After such six-month term, the term shall be renewed on a month-to-month basis.

RENT

The Lessee shall pay to Lessor payable to Santa Rosa County, Florida. Lessee is responsible for any and all taxes due as part of the Leased premises.

If Lessee fails to pay the ground lease rent within thirty

(30) days of billing, Lessee shall then pay interest to the Lessor at the maximum legal allowable rate authorized by the State of Florida.

USE OF PREMISES

Lessor does hereby lease certain real property at the Peter Prince Field Airport (the "Airport"), as indicated in the attached and incorporated Exhibit A, located at Peter Prince Field Airport ("Leased Premises"), to Lessee for the following purposes:

a. Hangar Space, to occupy and maintain up to four (4) government-owned/individually-owned/corporate-owned aircraft at the Leased Premises. Lessee shall provide written confirmation to the Lessor of proof of ownership of aircraft.

b. Additional aircraft may be stored in the hangar temporarily with proper notice to Lessor provided that proof of required insurance coverage is provided to Lessor.

c. Lessee shall be permitted to conduct maintenance, including welding and other approved "hot-work", on aircraft within its possession on the Leased Premises.

d. No other use is authorized for any portion of the Lease Premises.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS

Lessee shall keep said hangar and premises neat, clean, and orderly at all times. Hangars located on Airport property shall be used for aeronautical purposes.

Lessee is permitted to store non-aeronautical items in the hangar provided the items do not interfere with the aeronautical use of the hangar and or impede the movement or access of the aircraft or other aeronautical contents of the hangar.

All petroleum products, solvents, cleaners and flammable material shall be stored in an approved fireproof rated cabinet. Used petroleum products, solvents, cleaners and cleaning materials shall be disposed of both in accordance with all governmental regulations and off Lessor's premises.

Lessee shall at its expense apply for and obtain any and all building, construction, or other permits and licenses to build, repair or maintain the improvements

P a g e | 2 Santa Rosa County Lease Agreement contemplated by the Lease. Lessor makes no representations or warranty relative to the availability of such licenses or permits, and Lessee assumes full responsibility for securing same.

No construction, modification, or alterations of improvements to include antennas or other devices are permitted without prior written approval by Santa Rosa County.

UTILITIES

Lessee shall be responsible for payment of all utilities and service costs including water, electricity, waste disposal, and any required oil/water separation systems.

LESSEE’S INSURANCE

Lessee agrees that Lessee shall, during the entire term or any extension of this Lease, keep in full force and effect, a policy of public (general) liability and aircraft liability insurance with respect to the Leased Premises.

The limits of public and aircraft liability shall not be less than one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars Combined Single Limit (CSL). Santa Rosa County reserves the right to increase the minimal public liability insurance requirements as circumstances may warrant.

Santa Rosa County shall be listed as a loss payee on all property insurance policies and as Additional Insured on all liability policies. All insurance policies shall contain a clause to provide thirty (30) days prior written notice to Santa Rosa County for any changes, cancellations or non-renewal of the policy, with the exception of ten (10) day notice for cancellation due to non-payment of premium.

ENVIRONMENTAL/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

If Lessee is deemed to be a generator of hazardous waste, as defined by Federal, State or local law, Lessee shall obtain an identification number from the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency and shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations promulgated there under.

Lessee agrees to provide Santa Rosa County within ten

(10) days after Santa Rosa County's request copies of all hazardous waste permit application documentation, permits, monitoring reports, transportation, storage and disposal plans and material safety data sheets prepared or issued in connection with Lessee's use of the Leased Premises.

AIRPORT REGULATIONS

The Lessee and all individuals associated with the Lessee's business are required to follow all current, future or amended Airport Rules and Regulations.

Lessee shall insure that all aircraft maintenance performed in the leased premises is in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's).

Lessee expressly agrees to prevent any use of the Leased Premises which would interfere with or adversely affect the operation or maintenance of the Airport, or otherwise constitute an airport hazard.

INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lessee shall indemnify hold harmless Lessor, its officers and employees from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional, wrongful conduct of the Lessee.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lessor shall indemnify hold harmless Lessee, its officers and employees from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional, wrongful conduct of the Lessor.

DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND SURRENDER

Failure of Lessee to comply with the terms of this Lease, maintain insurance, pay rent, or comply with Airport regulations shall constitute a default.

Upon default, Lessor shall have any remedy available by law including termination, re-entry, or repossession of the Premises.

Lessee shall quietly and peaceably vacate the Leased Premises and surrender possession to Lessor on or before the last day of the Lease in good condition and repair.

APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE

This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any legal actions relating to this Lease shall be brought in the courts in and for Santa Rosa County, Florida

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ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties and cannot be changed except by written instruments subsequently executed by the parties hereto.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Lease Agreement on the day, and year first written above.

LESSOR:

COMPANY

Signature

Print Name

WITNESS:

Signature

Print Name

LESSEE:

Board of County Commissioners Santa Rosa County, Florida

Colten Wright, Chair

AS TO LESSEE

ATTEST:

Jason English, Esq.

County Clerk