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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20082643.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Lease Agreement for Improved Real Property between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Administrative Services, and the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, 6848 South Revere Parkway, Centennial, Colorado 80112, commencing October 15, 2008, and ending March 31, 2011, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said lease agreement; said property being located at 330 Park Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Lease Agreement for Improved Real Property between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Administrative Services, and the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said lease agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 1st day of October, A.D., 2008. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /� WELD COUNTY, COLORADO , ATTEST: I y� ♦ ` y. William H. Jerke, Chair Weld County Clerk to the . XCUSED Ro�D.J sd ro-Tem 7/7 De.0 y Clerwto the Board Willis arcia o APP AS 1� David E. Long Jy ounty Attorney Snet *)da 4 Date of signature: (` Douglas Rademacher 2008-2643 PR0030 STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT REAL ESTATE PROGRAMS if OL OFL 044 cnX 90 3,(Kc_Thryi * STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT [IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY] LANDLORD Weld County Board of County Commissioners TENANT State of Colorado, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs LOCATION 330 Park Avenue, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Form-Improved Real Property Lease(LF) I Rev.2/2008 )oo -)L43 STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT REAL ESTATE PROGRAMS STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT [IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY] TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM PAGE 1. PREMISES, TERM, RENT 1 2. SERVICES 2 3. INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES 3 4. WORK REQUIREMENTS 3 5. LANDLORD'S REPRESENTATIONS 3 6. LANDLORD'S OWNERSHIP 3 7. LEASE ASSIGNMENT 3 8. EMINENT DOMAIN, TERMINATION OF LEASE 4 9. DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION 4 10. HOLDING OVER 4 11. FISCAL FUNDING 4 12. FEDERAL FUNDING 5 13. NOTICE 5 14. CONSENT 5 15. TENANT'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS 5 16. TENANT LIABILITY EXPOSURE 5 17. SECURITY DEPOSIT 6 18. INSURANCE 6 19. CONVEYANCE OF THE PREMISES,ASSUMPTION OF LEASE, ATTORNMENT AND NON-DISTURBANCE 6 20. COLLOCATION 7 21. CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL 7 22. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 7 23. NO VIOLATION OF LAW 7 24. CHOICE OF LAW 7 25. LANDLORDNENDOR OFFSETS NOTICE 8 26. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST 8 27. BROKER REPRESENTATION 8 28. COMPLETE AGREEMENT 8 29. CAPTIONS, CONSTRUCTION, AND LEASE EFFECT 8 30. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 8 31. SIGNATURES 9 EXHIBITS: Exhibit A—Premises Exhibit B—Tenant Improvements Exhibit C—Notice of Assignment of Lease Form Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) II Rev.2/2008 LEASE AGREEMENT [Improved Real Property] The printed portions of this form,except bold additions,have been reviewed by the State of Colorado Attorney General and approved by the State Controller. All additions to this form must be in bold type. All deletions must be shown by strike-through. THIS LEASE AGREEMENT ("Lease") made and entered into this day of , 2008, by and between Weld County Board of County Commissioners, a Political Subdivision, whose address or principal place of business is 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631, hereinafter referred to as "Landlord", and THE STATE OF COLORADO, acting by and through the DEPARTMENT OF Military and Veterans Affairs, whose address is 6848 South Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, hereinafter referred to as "Tenant". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Landlord is willing to lease the Premises, defined herein, and the Tenant desires to lease the Premises pursuant to the terms of this Lease; and WHEREAS, as to Tenant, authority exists in the Law, and Funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available and a sufficient unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment in Fund Number 100, appropriation code 1A9 Contract Encumbrance Number PO-OAA 09000000036. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. PREMISES, TERM, RENT. (A) Landlord hereby leases and demises unto Tenant the Premises, hereinafter referred to as "Premises"within the building located at 330 Park Avenue, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621, hereinafter referred to as"Building" (including land, improvements and other rights appurtenant thereto). The Premises, known and described as 330 Park Avenue, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621, includes approximately seven thousand (7,000) square feet of rentable floor area; the Premises being as shown on the plat attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked"Exhibit A". (B)TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all appurtenances, unto Tenant, for the term beginning the later of October 15, 2008 or the date the Colorado State Controller approves the Lease ("Commencement Date"), and ending March 31, 2011, at and for a monthly rental for the full term as shown below: APPROXIMATED FISCAL YEAR ANNUALIZED TERM DATE(S) TERM RENT MONTHLY RENT SQ. FOOT COST Commencement Date- 06/30/09 To be determined $2,625.00 $4.50 07/01/09-06/30/10 $31,500.00 $2,625.00 $4.50 07101/10-03/31/11 $23,625.00 $2,625.00 $4.50 The Premises is to be used and occupied as administrative and general office space. Payment shall be made on the first of each month during the term hereof, to the Landlord at: Weld County Accounting Department P.O. Box 758 Greeley,CO 80632 or at such place as Landlord from time to time designates by notice as provided herein, subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in Article 11, Fiscal Funding and Article 12, Federal Funding, herein. Form—Improved Real Property Lease(SF) Page 1 of 9 Rev.3/2008 If the term herein commences on a day other than the first day of a calendar month, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord the rental for the number of day that exist prior to the first day of the succeeding month, with a similar adjustment being made at the termination of the Lease. 2. SERVICES. (A) Landlord Provided Services: Landlord shall provide to Tenant during the occupancy of said Premises, as a part of the rental consideration, the following services comparable to those provided by other office buildings of similar quality, size, age and location, in the Fort Lupton, Colorado office submarket. The services shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following: 1) Services to Building and Premises. a. Heat, ventilation and cooling as required for the comfortable use and occupancy of the Premises during normal business hours. Landlord shall at all time be responsible for heat, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)services in quantities and distributions sufficient for Tenant's use of the Premises, including rebalancing of the HVAC distribution system as necessary, and also including service, repair and/or replacement of equipment, parts and accessories for the HVAC units and systems serving the Premises; b. Electric power as supplied by the local utility company. The Tenant shall be provided with a direct meter for their electrical, natural gas and water usage. The invoice for this service will be sent directly to the Tenant for payment. Tenant shall be entitled to its pro rata share of the Base Building's electrical capacity; c. Domestic running water and sewer connections in washrooms sufficient for the normal use thereof by occupants in the Building; and d. Access to and egress from the Building. 2) Maintenance, Repair and Replacement. Landlord shall operate, maintain, repair and replace the systems, facilities and equipment necessary for the proper operation of the Building and for provision of Landlord's services under Article 2. (A) 1)above and shall maintain and repair the foundations, structure and roof of the Building and repair damage to the Building which Landlord is obligated to insure against under this Lease (except as provided for in Article 2(B) c. below). 3) Additional Services. a. Maintenance of parking lot and/or structure, maintenance of the external lighting devices for the Building parking lot and/or structure. Maintenance, repair and replacement of Tenant Improvements for damage caused by shifting or leaking of the foundation or of any other structural aspect or system of the Building. b. Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises at reasonable times and off-duty hours for the purpose of making necessary inspections, repairs or maintenance. (B) Tenant Provided Services: Tenant shall provide: a. Janitorial services ; b. Replacement of Building Standard fluorescent tubes, light bulbs and ballasts as required from time to time as a result of normal usage; c. Minor maintenance and repair to PORTION of any building system that does not exceed $5,000 /occurrence. Any repair and/or replacement costing more that$5,000 shall be the responsibility of the Landlord; Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page 2 of 9 Rev.2/2008 d. Snow removal, sidewalk repair and maintenance, landscape maintenance and trash, removal services; e. Heat, ventilation and cooling utility costs; f. Electric power utility costs. The Tenant shall be provided with a direct meter for their electrical, natural gas and water usage. The invoice for this service will be sent directly from the utility provider to the Tenant for payment; g. Domestic running water costs; h. Telephone and telecommunications services. 3. INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, if there is an interruption in essential services to the Premises (including, but not limited to HVAC, electrical service, elevator service), and such interruption continues for a period of five(5)consecutive days, Tenant shall be entitled to an abatement of rent for the period that such services are not provided to the extent that such interruption interferes with the use of the Premises by the Tenant. If such interruption continues for a period of ninety(90)consecutive days, Tenant shall have the option to cancel and terminate this Lease without penalty. 4. WORK REQUIREMENTS. All tenant finish alterations in the Premises, now and hereafter undertaken, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the technical design specifications of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, latest edition. Prior to the Premises being occupied by Tenant, Landlord agrees to the tenant improvements described in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made apart hereof. These improvements will be at no cost to the Landlord. 5. LANDLORD'S REPRESENTATIONS. (A) Landlord represents that either: 1) no"asbestos response action", pursuant to that portion of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission, Regulation 8 entitled Emission Standards for Asbestos, hereafter referred to as "Regulation 8", is contemplated as a part of the tenant finish for this Lease; or 2) in the event that an "asbestos response action" is contemplated as a part of the tenant improvements for this Lease, Landlord agrees to fully cooperate with Tenant in the Tenant's exercise of its duties and responsibilities in accordance with Section V of Part B of Regulation 8. (B)Tenant understands and acknowledges that the Premises does not meet the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act("ADA Requirements"), because the building has limited ingress and egress accessibility in and throughout the structure. As a result, Tenant accepts the Premises "as is"with respect to its level of compliance with ADA Requirements, waives any right to require Landlord to bring the Premises into compliance with ADA Requirements, and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Landlord from any liability incurred by Landlord due to the lack of compliance of Premises with ADA Requirements. 6. LANDLORD'S OWNERSHIP. Landlord warrants and represents itself to be the owner of, or the authorized representative or agent of the owner of, the Premises in the form and manner as stated herein, and during the term of this Lease covenants and agrees to warrant and defend Tenant in the quiet, peaceable enjoyment and possession of the Premises. In the event of any dispute regarding Landlord's ownership, Landlord shall immediately, upon request from and at no cost to Tenant, furnish proof thereof by delivering to Tenant an "Ownership and Encumbrance Letter" issued by a properly qualified title insurance company. Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page 3 of 9 Rev.2/2008 7. LEASE ASSIGNMENT. Tenant shall not assign this Lease and shall not sublet the Premises, except to a desirable tenant for a similar use and purpose, and will not permit the use of said Premises to anyone, other than Tenant, its agents or employees, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. 8. EMINENT DOMAIN, TERMINATION OF LEASE. If the Premises shall be taken by right of eminent domain, in whole or in part, then this Lease, at the option of either party, shall forthwith cease and terminate and the current rent shall be properly apportioned to the date of such taking; and in such event the entire damages which may be awarded for such taking shall be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant, as their interests appear. 9. DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION. In the event the Premises are rendered untenantable or unfit for Tenant's purposes by fire or other casualty, this Lease will immediately terminate and no rent shall accrue to Landlord from the date of such fire or casualty. In the event the Premises are damaged by fire or other casualty so that there is partial destruction of such Premises or such damage as to render the Premises partially untenantable or partially unfit for Tenants purposes, either party may, within five (5)days of such occurrence, terminate this Lease by giving written notice to the other party. Such termination shall be effective not less than fifteen (15)days from the date of mailing of the notice. Rent shall be apportioned to the effective date of termination. 10. HOLDING OVER. If Tenant shall fail to vacate the Premises upon expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, Tenant shall be a month-to-month Tenant and subject to all the laws of the State of Colorado applicable to such tenancy. The rent to be paid by Tenant during such continued occupancy shall be the same being paid by Tenant as of the date of expiration or sooner termination. Landlord and Tenant each hereby agree to give the other party at least thirty(30) days written notice prior to termination of this holdover tenancy. 11. FISCAL FUNDING. (A)As prescribed by State of Colorado Fiscal Rules, it is understood and agreed this Lease is dependent upon the continuing availability of funds beyond the term of the State's current fiscal period ending upon the next succeeding June 30, as financial obligations of the State of Colorado payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. Further, the parties recognize that the act of appropriation is a legislative act, and the Tenant hereby covenants to take such action as is necessary under the laws applicable to the Tenant to timely and properly budget for, request of and seek and pursue appropriation of funds of the General Assembly of the State of Colorado which will permit Tenant to make all payments required under this Lease during the period to which such appropriation shall apply. In the event there shall be no funds made available, this Lease shall terminate at the end of the then current fiscal year, with no penalty or additional cost as a result thereof to the Tenant. (B)To make certain the understanding of the parties because this Lease will extend beyond the current fiscal year, Tenant and Landlord understand and intend that the obligation of the Tenant to pay the monthly rental hereunder constitutes a current expense of the Tenant payable exclusively from Tenant's funds and shall not in any way be construed to be a general obligation indebtedness of the State of Colorado or any agency or department thereof within the meaning of any provision of Sections 1,2,3,4, or 5 of Article XI of the Colorado Constitution, or any other constitutional or statutory limitation or requirement applicable to the State concerning the creation of indebtedness. Neither the Tenant, nor the Landlord on its behalf, has pledged the full faith and credit of the State, or any agency or department thereof to the payment of the charges hereunder, and this Lease shall not directly or contingently obligate the State or any agency or department thereof to apply money from, or levy or pledge any form of taxation to, the payment of the annual rental charges. (C)With such limitations in mind, Tenant contracts to lease the Premises herein before described and has reason to believe that sufficient funds will be available for the full term of this Lease. Where, for reasons beyond Tenant's control, Tenant's funding entity does not allocate funds for any fiscal period beyond the one in which this Lease is entered into, or does not allocate funds to continue this Lease from the then current fiscal period, such failure to obtain funds not resulting from any act or failure to act on the part of Tenant, Tenant will not Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page 4 of 9 Rev.2/2008 then be obligated to make the payments remaining beyond Tenant's then current fiscal period. In such event, Tenant shall notify Landlord of such non-allocation of funds by sending written notice thereof to the Landlord forty- five (45)days prior to the effective date of termination. (D)The parties hereto further understand and agree that the only funds that have or may be so appropriated and available for payment under this Lease in any one particular fiscal year are for the purpose and in an amount sufficient only to pay the rental charges provided for in Article 1 above. Therefore, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the payment by the Tenant of any other charges, liabilities, costs, guarantees, waivers, and any awards thereon of any kind pursuant to this Lease against Tenant are contingent upon funds for such purpose(s) being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made available through the said State of Colorado legislative process. 12. FEDERAL FUNDING. In the event that any or all funds for payment of this Lease are provided by the Federal Government, this Lease is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of Federal funds for the purposes hereof, and if such funds are not made available this Lease may be unilaterally terminated by the Tenant at the end of any month provided a ninety(90) day advance notice of termination is given to the Landlord in writing. 13. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted by this Lease may be delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party at the address as hereinafter provided, and if sent by mail it shall be effective when posted in the U.S. Mail Depository with sufficient postage attached thereto: Landlord: Tenant: Weld County Board of County Commissioners Department of Military&Veterans Affairs 915 10th Street 6848 South Revere Pkwy Greeley, CO 80632 Centennial, CO 80112 With a copy to: Office of the State Architect Real Estate Programs 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 319 Denver, CO 80203 Notice of change of address shall be treated as any other notice. 14. CONSENT. Unless otherwise specifically provided, whenever consent or approval of Landlord or Tenant is required under the terms of this Lease, such consent or approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed and shall be deemed to have been given if no response is received within thirty(30)days of the date the request was made. If either party withholds any consent or approval, such party shall on written request deliver to the other party a written statement giving the reasons therefore. 15. TENANT'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS. The Parties acknowledge CRS 39-3-124(1)(b), effective January 1, 2009, provides that if the state Tenant enters into a lease or is already in a lease on or after January 1, 2009, the lease or rental agreement is exempt from the levy and collection of property tax. The Tenant shall file a copy of the Lease with the County Assessor's office. The Tenant shall notify the County Assessor's office in the event the Lease is terminated prior to the term stated in the Lease. 16. LIABILITY EXPOSURE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease to the contrary, no term or condition of this Lease shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver of any provision of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101 et seq., C.R.S., as now or hereafter amended. The parties hereto understand and agree that liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising out of the negligence of the State of Colorado, its departments, institutions, agencies, boards, officials and employees or the Landlord, its departments and employees is controlled and limited by the provisions of§24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as now or hereafter amended and §24-30-1501, et seq., C.R.S., as now or hereafter amended the state's tort laws, together Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page 5 of 9 Rev.2/2008 with the Eleventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and State Employee Qualified Immunity. . Any provision of this Lease, whether or not incorporated herein by reference, shall be controlled, limited and otherwise modified so as to limit any liability of the Landlord or Tenant to the above cited laws. 17. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Tenant shall not be required to remit a security deposit to Landlord. 18. INSURANCE. (A) Landlord's and Tenant's contractors shall carry and maintain the following insurance coverage with respect to the Premises during the term of this Lease: (1) Commercial General Liability Insurance covering operations by or on behalf of the Parties to this Agreement on an occurrence basis against claims for bodily injury, property damage and personal injury liability with minimum limits as follows: $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate. (2) Workers' Compensation coverage for employees of the Landlord and the, Tenant, the employees of their contractors or assigns as required by law and employer's liability insurance. (B) Tenant shall at its sole cost and expense, obtain insurance on its inventory, equipment, and all other personal property located on the leased Premises against loss resulting from fire or other casualty. The Tenant shall have the right to provide such insurance under a self-insurance program, or, at any time during the term of this Agreement, to provide such insurance through an insurance company. (C) Landlord shall, at its sole cost and expense, obtain Property Insurance covering the Building, Premises, its equipment, and Landlord's interest in improvements and betterments on an "All Risk" basis, including where appropriate the perils of Flood and Earthquake. Coverage shall be written with a Replacement Cost valuation and Include an agreed value provision. The policy shall also include a rental loss extension. (D) GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION. The Landlord and Tenant shall have the right to provide such insurance under a self-insurance program, or, at any time during the term of this Lease, to provide such insurance through an insurance company. With respect to general liability, the Landlord recognizes that the Tenant is self insured for general liability in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Colorado Risk Management Act, §24-30-1501, et seq., C.R.S., as amended. All policies will be written with carriers approved to do business in the State of Colorado, with an A.M. Best Rating of at least A-VII and will contain a Waiver of Subrogation on behalf of the parties to this Lease. 19. CONVEYANCE OF THE PREMISES, ASSUMPTION OF LEASE, ATTORNMENT AND NON- DISTURBANCE. (A) If the Landlord assigns this Lease or if the Premises are sold, transferred or conveyed, (transaction constituting the "Assignment of the Lease"), within ten (10)days of the Assignment of the Lease, the Landlord shall provide Tenant notice thereof pursuant to Article 13 of this Lease in a form substantially in conformity with that described in Exhibit C. Said notice shall include the name and address of New Landlord [any assignee of this Lease, or any purchaser of the Premises, or any other successor owner or assignee of Landlord through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure (the "New Landlord")], the New Landlord's Social Security or Federal Employer's Identification Number and a document constituting the Assignment of the Lease, whether it be an assignment and assumption of Lease, deed or other evidence of the Assignment of the Lease. (B) If Landlord fails to provide the Tenant the notice of Assignment of the Lease, provided for in paragraph (A) herein, and Tenant receives written notice from a third-party representing to be the New Landlord under a transaction constituting an Assignment of Lease, and the New Landlord provides Tenant the evidence of transfer provided for in paragraph (A), Tenant shall provide the Landlord written notice by certified mail to the Landlord at the address provided for in Article 13, as previously modified by the Landlord in writing, of the New Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page 6 of 9 Rev.2/2008 Landlord's claim of Assignment of Lease and right to the rent. If the Landlord does not contest the New Landlord's claim of Assignment of Lease and right to the rent in writing to Tenant within ten (10)days from the date of Tenant's written Notice to the Landlord, the Tenant may recognize the New Landlord as the Landlord under the Lease and the New Landlord's right to the rent payment and shall thereafter pay the monthly rent and other obligations under the Lease to the New Landlord and the Landlord shall have waived any further rights under the Lease and shall be barred from further right to receive rent. (C) The New Landlord's title, right and interest in the Premises, whether by deed, foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure or assignment of the Lease, shall be subject to the Lease and the non-disturbance of Tenant's possession of the Premises in accordance with the terms of the Lease for so long as Tenant shall not be in default and the Tenant shall recognize the New Landlord as the Landlord under the Lease. Tenant's attornment to the New Landlord shall not waive any rights of the Tenant against the prior Landlord. All payments previously made by the Tenant to the prior Landlord and all other previous actions taken by the Tenant under the Lease shall be considered to have discharged those obligations of Tenant under the Lease. The New Landlord's acceptance of the rent payment provided for in the Lease shall constitute the New Landlord's assumption of the Lease and the Landlord's obligations there under. 20. COLLOCATION. In the event the State of Colorado builds, leases, or otherwise acquires a building for the purpose of collocating State agencies in one area, or designates an existing State-owned building for such collocation of Tenant, this Lease may be terminated by the Tenant upon giving written notice to the Landlord not less than sixty(60)days prior to the anticipated termination date. 21. CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL. In accordance with the requirements of§24-30-202 (1) C.R.S., as amended, this Lease shall not be deemed valid until it has been approved by the State Controller, or such assistant as he may designate. 22. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. 4 CCR 801-2. The Landlord shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither the Landlord nor any agent or employee of the Landlord shall be or shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the State. Landlord shall pay when due all required employment taxes and income tax and local head tax on any monies paid by the State pursuant to this Lease. Landlord acknowledges that the Landlord and its employees are not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits unless the Landlord or third party provides such coverage and that the State does not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage. Landlord shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any agreements, liability, or understanding except as expressly set forth herein. Landlord shall provide and keep in force Workers' Compensation (and provide proof of such insurance when requested by the State)and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, and shall be solely responsible for the acts of the Landlord, its employees and agents. 23. NO VIOLATION OF LAW. CRS §18-8-301, et seq. and CRS §18-8-401, et seq. The signatories hereto aver that they are familiar with §18-8-301, et seq., (Bribery and Corrupt Influences) and §18-8-401, et seq., (Abuse of Public Office), C.R.S., as amended, and that no violation of such provisions is present. 24. CHOICE OF LAW. The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in the interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Lease. Any provision of this Lease, whether or not incorporated herein by reference, which provides for arbitration by any extra-judicial body or person or which is otherwise in conflict with said laws, rules and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision in whole or in part shall be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law whether by way of complaint, defense or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision will not invalidate the remainder of this Lease to the extent that this agreement is capable of execution. The Landlord shall strictly adhere to all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations that have been or may hereafter be established, including those dealing with discrimination and unfair employment practice, in performing its obligations under the Lease. Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page 7 of 9 Rev.2/2008 25. LANDLORDNENDOR OFFSETS NOTICE. CRS §24-30-202.4. The State Controller may withhold debts owed to State agencies under the vendor offset intercept system for: (a) unpaid child support debt or child support arrearages; (b) unpaid balance of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in Article 21, Title 39, C.R.S., (c) unpaid loans due to the student loan division of the Department of Higher Education; (d)owed amounts required to be paid to the unemployment compensation fund; and (e)other unpaid debts owing to the State or any agency thereof, the amount of which is found to be owing as a result of final agency determination or reduced to judgment as certified by the State Controller. 26. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST. CRS 24-18-201 and CRS 24-50-507. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no State employee has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described herein. 27. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Lease, including all exhibits, supersedes any and all prior written or oral agreements and there are no covenants, conditions or agreements between the parties except as set forth herein. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or affect whatsoever unless embodied herein in writing. No subsequent novation, renewal, addition, deletion or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect unless embodied in a written contract executed and approved pursuant to the State Fiscal Rules. 28. CAPTIONS, CONSTRUCTION, AND LEASE EFFECT. The captions and headings used in this Lease are for identification only, and shall be disregarded in any construction of the Lease provisions. All of the terms of this Lease shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective heirs, successors, and assigns of both the Landlord and the Tenant. If any provision of this Lease shall be determined to be invalid, illegal, or without force by a court of law or rendered so by legislative act then the remaining provisions of this Lease shall remain in full force and effect. 29. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: (A) ALTERATIONS. During the Lease Term, Tenant will not make or allow to be made any alterations, additions or improvements to the Premises or any part of the Premises, or attach any fixtures or equipment to the Premises, without first obtaining Landlord's written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Landlord's consent to such alterations, additions, or improvements or Landlord's approval of the plans, specifications, and working drawings for such alterations, additions, or improvements will create no responsibility or liability on the part of Landlord for the completeness, design sufficiency, or compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations of governmental agencies or authorities with respect to such alterations, additions, or improvements.- Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page 8 of 9 Rev.2/2008 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease on the day and year first above written. CORPORATIONS: LANDLORD: (A corporate attestation is required, C.R.S.§ ) Weld County Board of County Commissioners ATTEST(Seal) By: By: (Corporate Secretary or Equivalent, or Authorized Signatory Town/City/County Clerk) William H. Jerke Chair (place corporate seal here, if available) Name (Print) Title (Print) If LANDLORD is signing in their individual capacity, attach Landlord affidavit verifying legal status pursuant to C.R.S.§24-76.5-101. STATE OF COLORADO TENANT: Bill Ritter,Jr.,Governor STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL&ADMINISTRATION Bill Ritter,Jr., Governor Office of State Architect, Real Estate Programs Department of Military&Veterans Affairs For the Executive Director p By: a By: dal 9° /, 6'd24- Executive Director Date: l 1 (/ ca- Date: .2230/ ..aooFi APPROVALS APPROVED: ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE STATE OF COLORADO CONTROLLER: Bill Ritter,Jr., Governor DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL&ADMINISTRATION CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all For the Executive Director State contracts. This contract is not valid until the State Controller,or such assistant as he may delegate,has signed By: it. The Landlord is not authorized to begin performance until State Risk Manager the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins prior to the date below,the State of Colorado may not Date: be obligated to pay for the good and/or services provided. APPROVED: APPROVED: DEPARTMENT OF LAW STATE OF COLORADO John Suthers,Colorado Attorney General Bill Ritter,Jr., Governor ATTORNEY GENERAL(or authorized Delegate) STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE State Controller(or authorizfi Delegate) Date: Date: I ( D ( O Sk Form-Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page 9 of 9 Rev.2/2008 EXHIBIT A PREMISES The real estate and improvements located at the address stated in Paragraph 1, above. Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page A-1 Rev.2/2008 EXHIBIT B TENANT IMPROVEMENTS Tenant Improvements may include the removal of non-load bearing walls and the addition of non-load bearing walls.A general list of these improvements will be provided the Landlord as soon as it is available. The specifications and the architectural drawings for these tenant improvements will be provided the Landlord in accordance with Article 30 (A)above prior to any work commencing. Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page B-1 Rev.2/2008 EXHIBIT C NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE ASSUMPTION OF LEASE BY NEW LANDLORD Date: [Tenant] Department of Military&Veterans Affairs [Tenant's Address for Notice 6848 South Revere Pkwy (See Art. 13 of Lease)] Centennial, CO 80112, Tenant Re: Lease for: , dated [Lease Address (See Art. 1 of Lease] , Landlord [Landlord] Dear Tenant: Pursuant to Article 13 of the above referenced Lease, Tenant is hereby notified that on [date], the Lease was assigned to: [Name/Address of New Landlord], the"New Landlord." The New Landlord's W-9 is attached. Evidence of the transaction constituting the Assignment of Lease is by[mark as is appropriate]: Assignment and Assumption of Lease; _Deed [Type of Deed]; Other [Specify} ; dated, which document is attached and made part hereof. Tenant's rental obligations after (date) should be paid to the New Landlord at: The signatory below affirms the information provided in this Notice is true and acknowledges the New Landlord has assumed the obligations of the Landlord under the Lease. By: LANDLORD By: NEW LANDLORD Enclosures Form—Improved Real Property Lease(LF) Page C-1 Rev.2/2008 Hello