1996 NS Lease Agreement - Parenting Education Initiative Office Space

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J J STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ORANGE LEASE THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on this 17th day of December, 1996, and effective retroactively to the 1 st day of November, 1996, by and between Chuck's Quick Stop, Inc., hereinafter referred to as Lessor, and Orange County, hereinafter referred to as the County: WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the Lessor has the right to lease certain real property, the structure called "The White House" and is adjacent to Lockhorts, Trading Post, Highway 86 at Blackwood Station, just north of the intersection of Highway 86 and Mount Sinai Road, listed in Deed Book 260, Page 1040, Orange County Register of Deeds, that in consideration of certain rentals herein agreed to be paid by County to Lessor, Lessor does hereby lease to the County based on the following conditions: Premises: The County shall lease for the Parenting Education Program, two offices located on the first floor of the leased premises. The County shall also have, in common with the other tenant of the facility, use of the restroom in the leased premises. Term: This lease shall begin November 1, 1996 and shall be in effect until June 30, 1997, with an option to extend the term for an additional three (3) years if mutually agreed to by both parties. Rent: As rental for the leased premises the County shall pay to the Lessor rent in the amount of$400 per month. Rent is payable on or before the fifth (5th) day of each and every calendar month. Lessor is aware that the County's fiscal year ends effective June 30 and as such, July rent will be paid within the first 20 days of July. Utilities: utilities, exclusive of telephone, shall be included in the rent amount. Water shall be provided by Neal Tapp, owner of the leased premises, from a State approved community water system. Maintenance: The County agrees to keep and maintain the leased premises in good condition and to leave the premises in good condition at the conclusion of the lease, normal wear and tear excepted. The County will provide routine maintenance to walls (paint) and floor covering, provide and change light bulbs. All other maintenance to the facility shall be the responsibly of others. Insurance: The Lessor shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, fire and extended coverage on the leased premises. The County shall provide insurance coverage on equipment owned by the County which may a located in the leased premises. In case of damage by fire or other casualty to the leased premises, Lessor shall proceed to repair the damage with reasonable dispatch using the insurance proceeds for such purposes. Rent shall abate during the period the County is unable to sue the premises in proportion to the necessary interference with operation of the County's