HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 04-56 RESOLUTION NO. 04-.~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE EXISTING
LEASE FOR THE STEWART PENINSULA GOLF COURSE, WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT
"A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on or about February 15, 1995 the City and Peninsula Golf Associates, Ltd.
Entered into a Ground Lease Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "A" (hereinafter, the "Lease"), concerning the maintenance and operation of the Stewart
Peninsula Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, said lease provides that any assignment and sublet of the golf course shall
require the express written approval of the City and the District Engineer; and
WHEREAS, Peninsula Golf Associates desires to assign the existing lease to VERDI,
LLC and pursuant to Article 16 of the Lease, Peninsula Golf Associates is seeking the City's
approval for the same; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to approve
the assigmnent of the Lease Agreement from Peninsula Golf Course to VERDI, LLC, in a form
to be approved by the City Attorney;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby approves the assignment of the existing Ground
Lease Agreement, dated February 15, 1995, for the Stewart Peninsula Golf Course from Peninsula
Golf Course to VERDI, LLC, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the appropriate
documents for such assignment on behalf of the City of The Colony, Texas, after review and
approval of the City Attomey.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption
and it is so resolved.
PASSED, APPROVED and EFFECTIVE this /~dayof~k~ ,2004.
tDillard, Mayor
of The Colony, Texas
66300
ATTEST:
Christie Wilson, TMRC, City Secretary
City o£Th¢ Colony, Texas
APP~O FORM:
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GROUND LEASE AGREEMEN~F~
THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT, hereinafter called the" ,,
Lease , is made and
entered into this day of._~~e
/ -- , 1995, by and between the City of
The Colony, Texas, a Texas municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as ssor, and
Peninsula Golf Associates, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, hereinafter referred to "
as Lessee.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Lessor is a municipal corporation which has leased from the Corps (as
hereinafter defined) certain acreage in Denton County, Texas, as identified on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto as the Stewart Creek Park Parcel, for the purpose of developing said acreage into
a recreational area, and
WHEREAS, Lessee's obligations hereunder are expressly contingent upon Lessee's
successful private offering of limited partnership interests to investors to raise a portion of the
necessary capital, all on such terms as are acceptable to Lessee in its sole discretion.
Accordingly, if Lessee is unable to accomplish a successful offering as described above within
three hundred (300) days after the Lease Commencement Date, this Agreement will, at Lessee's
election, be of no further force or effect.
WHEREAS, Lessor desires to sublease to Lessee approximately 60 acres leased by
Lessor from the Corps to permit Lessee to operate a golfing and recreational facility on said
acreage.
G~ROUND~ LEASE AGREEMENT
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NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable considerations, the receipt and
sufficiency of all of which are mutually acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows.
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
cared: 1.01 For purposes of this lease, the following terms shall have the meanings indi-
A. Annual Rental Payments: The term "Annual Rental Payments" shall mean
those rental payments that shall become due as set forth in Section 4.01.
B. Lease Commencement Date: The term "Lease Commencement Date" shall mean
the date in which this Lease is fully executed by all parties.
C. Rent Commencement Date: The term "Rent Commencement Date" shall mean
the date on which Lessee shall open the Golfing Facility for general use by the public on
a daily fee paying basis.
D. Lease Year: The term "Lease Year" shall mean, during the term of this Lease,
the twelve-month period commencing on the Rent Commencement Date and each
successive twelve-month period thereafter commencing on an anniversary of the Rent
Commencement Date.
E. Corps: The term "Corps" shall mean the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Fort Worth District.
F. Corps I~2se: The term "Corps Lease" shall mean that certain lease between the
[/. S. Army Corps of Engineers, as Lessor, and the City of The Colony, as Lessee,
designated as Lease No. DACW63-1_85_0680 dated 28 June, 1985, which establishes and
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governs the rights of the City of The Colony in regard to the Leased Premises, known
as Stewart Creek Park, as hereinafter defined, as well as other property designated
therein as "Wynnewood Park" (herein so called). A copy of the Corps Lease is attached
hereto as _Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference.
G. District Engineer: The term "District Engineer" shall mean the Id. S. Army
District Engineer for the Fort Worth District who is in charge of the administration of
the Lewisville Lake Project Area, his successors, assigns or duty authorized represen-
tatives, with addresses of District Engineer, Fort Worth District, Corps of Engineers,
P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Attn: Real Estate Division,
CESWF-RE~M.
H. Extended Term: The term "Extended Term" shall mean that period of time
beginning with the termination date of the Initial Term and terminating twenty-five years
thereafter, subject to renewal of the Corps Lease for like term.
I. Golfing Facility: The term "Golfing Facility" shall mean at least a nine (9) hole
golf facility, together with such auxiliary improvements associated therewith as Lessee
deems appropriate, Wtlle-"xnay in~U~e without/imitation, a restaurant, boat rentals,
/h~fing~facilifies; and pro shop, to be operated by Lessee on the Leased Premiss.
J- Gross Sales Receipts: The term "Gross Sales Receipts" shall mean all receipts
collected and earned by Lessee subsequent to the Rent Commencement Date for all goods
and services sold or rented by Lessee from or on the Leased Premises. "Gross Sales
Receipts" shall not include:
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(i) The amount of any sales, use or gross receipts tax imposed by
federal, state municipal or other governmental authority directly on sales and
collected from customers, provided that the amounts thereof are added to the sales
price, or absorbed therein, and pa/d by Lessee to such governmental authority.
(ii) Service charges, which are defined to mean percentage gratuities
added to customer billings as compensation to Lessee's employees.
(iii) Proceeds received by Lessee as the result of an insurable loss on
the Leased Premises.
(iv) Amounts charged to Lessee by credit card companies for
processing credit card charges made on the Leased Premises.
K. Initial Term: The term "Initial Term" shall mean a period beginning on the Lease
Commencement Date and ending twenty-five (25) years after the Rent Commencement
Date, subject to amendment of the term of the Corps Lease to coincide therewith.
L. Leased Premises: The term "12.ased Premises" shall mean that real property
consisting, of approximately sixty (60) acres, more or less, located above the 522 foot
elevation in the Stewart Creek Park Parcel, Lewisville Lake Project, Denton County,
Texas, and being identified as the "Golfing Facility I~ased Premises" on ~
attached hereto. On or before the Rental Commencement Date, Lessee shall furnish to
Lessor, for Lessor's approval, a metes and bounds legal description of the Leased
Premises. Upon approval in writing by Lessor of such metes and bounds legal
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description, such description shall be substituted as the description of the Leased
Premises for purposes of this Lease.
M. Lessee: The term Lessee shall mean Peninsula Golf Associates.
N. Lessor: The term ~Lessor" shall mean City of The Colony, a Texas municipal
corporation.
0. Off-Premises Roadway: The term "Off-Premises Roadway,, shall mean that
portion of the main roadway which provides access to the Leased Premises, but which
is not located on the Leased Premises, as shown on Exhibit "A~ attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
P' On-Premises Roadway: The term ~On-Premises Roadway', shall mean that
portion of the main roadway which provides access to the Leased Premises, but which
is located on the Leased Premises, as shown on Exhibit "A~ attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
ARTICLE 2. DEMISE OF LEASED PREMISES
Lessor, for and in consideration of the rents, covenants and promises herein contained to be
kept, performed and observed by Lessee, has demised and leased and by these presents does
hereby demise and lease unto Lessee on an exclusive basis, and Lessee, for and in consideration
of the covenants and agreements herein reserved on the part of the Lessor to be kept and
performed, does hereby rent and accept from Lessor, the Leased Premises, subject to (i) all
terms and Conditions of the Corps Lease and (ii) all other matters of record in any way
appertaining to the Leased Premises. Lessee acknowledges that it has inspected the Leased
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Premises to its complete satisfaction and accepts the Leased Premises "As Is" without
representation or warranty of any kind from Lessor as to the status or condition thereof, except
Lessor warrants that it (i) is the Lessee under the Corps Lease, (ii) has not previously assigned
its rights under or entered into a sublease with respect to the Corps Lease, and (iii) has the
absolute right to enter into this Lease Agreement.
ARTICLE 3. LEASE TERM
Commencement Date and Lease Term
3.01 Subject to the further terms and conditions of this Lease, the demise set forth in
Article 2 above shall be for the Initial Term. The parties agree to execute, acknowledge and
deliver a mutually acceptable form of Memorandum of Lease within ninety (90) days after the
Lease Commencement Date, which will be recorded in the real property records of Denton
County, Texas.
3.02 This Lease shall terminate and become null and void without further notice on the
later expiration of the Initial Term or the Extended Term, as the case may be, or upon the
earlier revocation of the Corps Lease. Any holding over by Lessee after the expiration of said
term shall not constitute a renewal hereof or give Lessee any rights hereunder in or to the
Leased Premises. Upon termination of this Lease, all improvements to the Leased Premises
(whether or not constructed by Lessee) shall be and become the property of Lessor.
ARTICLE 4. RENT
4.01 During the Initial Term and any Extended Term of this Lease, Lessee shall pay
rents to the Lessor as follows:
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(1) Minimum Rent. Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor as fixed minimum rent the sum of
$10,000.00 per Lease Year, payable in advance commencing on the Rent Commencement
Date and continuing on each successive anniversary thereof during the term of this Lease.
(2) ~. In addition to the Minimum Rent provided for above, Lessee
shall also pay, during Lease Years nine (9) through fifteen (15), percentage rent equal to
three percent (~*%)of Net ~ings in excess of Three Hundred Thirty Three Thousand~
Three Hundred Thirty Four and No/100 Dollars ($333,334.00). During Lease Years
sixteen ~!gJ)~/hrOugh the end of the term of thiV Lease (and an . ·
Lessee shall pay percentage rent equal to el-'- Y extensions thereof),
Oti~-v/.t · gut perce;~l,i~8~).of~Net ~ings in excess~of
~tired ~enty FiVe Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($f25,000.00). For purposes
hereof, ~Net Earnings,, shall mean Lessee's Gross Sales Receipts less all of Lessee's ex~
penses of operating and maintaining the Golfing Facility and the Leased Premises,
including without limitation, debt service, taxes and reserves established by Lessee for
capital replacements and repairs (Such reserve not to exceed 1% of Gross Sales Receipts
per Lease Year), but excluding (a) non-cash expenses such as depreciation and
expenses paid from previously established reserves deducted in calculating Net Earnings.
Net Earnings shall otherwise be calculated in accordance with generally accepted
accounting Principles, and distributions of income or profit to partners or affiliates of
Lessee shall not be deducted in calculating Net Earnings. For purposes of the preceding
sentence, "affiliates" shall mean persons or entities which control, are controlled by or
are under common control with Lessee.
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Books and Records
4.02. Lessee agrees to maintain a complete set of books and records, keep and tnaintained
in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and procedures. Said books and
records shall be at all reasonable times be available for inspection and exam/nation by Lessor
or by properly designated employees or agent's of Lessor or by the District Engineer.
Lessee's Statements
4.03 Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the close of the ninth (9th) Lease Year
and each successive Lease Year thereafter, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor an operating statement
showing Lessee's Gross Sales Receipts and expenses incurred in calculating Net Earnings for
the Preceding Lease Year, and make payment of all percentage rentals, if any, due for said
preceding Lease Year.
ARTICLE 5.0 TAXES
5.01 Lessee shall pay and discharge all taxes, general and special assessments and other
similar charges which · ·
dunng either the Initial Term or the Extended Term may be levied on or
assessed against the Leased Premises and all interests therein and all improvements and other
property, including personal property thereon, owned by Lessee. Lessee shall pay ail such
taxes, charges and assessments to the public officer charged with the collection thereof not less
than fifteen (15) days before the same shall become delinquent, and Lessee agrees to indemnify
and save harmless Lessor from all such taxes, charges and assessments. Lessee shall have the
right in good faith at its sole cost and expense (in its own name or in the name of Lessor, or
both, as Lessee may determine appropriate) to contest any such taxes, charges and assessments
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and shall be obligated to pay the contested amount only if and when finally determined to be
due.
Payment by Lessor
5.02 Subject to the right of the Lessee to contest taxes, assessments and governmental
charges as hereinabove provided, Lessor may, at any time that the payment of any item of taxes,
special assessments or governmental charges which Lessee is obligated to pay under the
provisions of Section 5.01 remains unpaid, give written notice to Lessee of its default and if
Lessee continues to fail to pay such item of taxes, special assessments or governmental charges
or to contest the same in good faith, then at any time after ten (10) days from the date of such
written notice Lessor may pay the items specified in the nofce and Lessee covenants thereupon
on demand to reimburse Lessor any amount so paid or expended in the payment of the items
specified in the notice, with interest thereon at the Floating Rate (as hereinafter defined) from
the date of such payment by Lessor until repaid by Lessee. Provided however, if Lessor,
without giving the ten (10) days notice above provided for, pays any such item which has not
been paid by Lessee within the time required in Section 5.01, or which has not then or thereafter
been successfully contested by Lessee, Lessee shall nevertheless reimburse Lessor for such item,
but without interest. The term "Floating Rate" shall mean the greater of (a) the annual rate of
interest from time to time published or announced by Citibank, N.A., New York, New York,
as its prime or base commercial lending rate, or if Citibank, N.A. (or any other money center
bank selected pursuant to this sentence) shall ever cease to exist or announce a prime or base
commercial lending rate, then the annual rate of interest from time to time announced by a New
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York money center bank selected by Lessor as its prime or base commercial lending rate, or (b)
the annual rate of interest then being paid by the City on its unsecured borrowings.
ARTICLE 6. UTILITIES
Lessee shall pay or cause to be paid all charges for water, heat, gas., electricity, sewer, and
any and all other utilities used by Lessee on the Leased Premises throughout the Initial Term and
any Extended Term of this Lease, including any connection fee. Lessor must make available
electricity, sewer and water access to the Leased Premises when such services are extended to
the area adjacent to the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE 7. USE OF LEASED PREMISES
Lessee shall use the Leased Premises exclusively for the purpose of operating the Golfing
Facility open to the public for use on a daily fee paying basis, t0g~?.with ~y ~d all ~ther*
auxi~iar3, uses relate~ ,to :such prim~ use, subject~ to the t8rms and conditions of the Corps
Lease.
ARTICLE 8. CONSTRUCTION BY LESSEE
8.01 Lessee shall have the right at any time and from time to time during the Initial Term
and the Extended Term of this Lease, provided prior approval of the District Engineer is
obtained and at Lessee's sole cost and expense, to erect, maintain, alter, remodel, reconstruct
rebuild, replace and remove buildings and other improvements on the Leased Premises, and
correct and change the contour of the Leased Premises, subject to the following general
conditions:
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(1) The cost of any such construction, reconstruction, demolition or of any change,
alteration or improvements, shall be borne and paid for by the Lessee.
(2) The Leased Premises shall at all times be kept free of mechanic's and materialmen's
liens.
Easements and Dedications
8.02 [This section intentionally left blank.]
Approval of Plans by Lessor and the Corps
8.03 (1) No structure or other material improvement, the plans, specification and
proposed location of which have not first received the written approval of Lessor and the
Corps, or which do not comply with such approved plans, specifications and locations, shall
be constructed or maintained on the Leased Premises. No material addition to or alteration
of any building or structure erected on the Leased Premises shall be commenced unless and
until plans and specifications of the proposed addition or alteration shall have been first
submitted to and approved by Lessor and the Corps.
Submission of Plans
(2) Within 120 days from the Lease Commencement Date, Lessee shall, at its own
expense, prepare or cause to be prepared, plans and specifications for the construction of the
Golfing Facility and shall submit to Lessor three (3) copies and to the Corps one (1) copy
of detailed preliminary drawings, plans and specifications for the review and approval of the
Lessor and the Corps.
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Approval by Lessee and the Corps
(3) Lessor and the Corps will promptly review and approve the plans or note in writing
any required changes or corrections which must be made to the plans. Approval cannot be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. In the event that Lessee shall determine that any required
changes are unacceptable, then Lessee may declare this Lease to be of no further force and
effect and Lessee shall be deemed released from all further liability hereunder. If any said
changes are acceptable, Lessee shall make such required changes or corrections in a prompt
and orderly fashion and resubmit three (3) sets of the plans for review and approval to
Lessor and one (1) set to the Corps.
(4) The following items do not require submissions to, or approval of plans and
specifications by, Lessor and/or the Corps:
(a) Such minor repairs and alterations as may be necessary to maintain
existing structures and improvements in a useful state of repair and operation; and
(b) Such changes and alterations, either at the time of the original
construction or thereafter, as may be required by an authorized public official
having authority or jurisdiction over such structures or improvements, in order
to comply with legal requirements.
Effect of Approval
(5) Neither Lessor nor the Corps, by approving such plans and specifications, assume
any liability or responsibility therefor or for any defect in any structure constructed from
such plans and specifications.
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Commencement of Construction
8.04 Lessor shall cause the commencement of construction of the Golfing Facility
within twelve (12) months after the date on which the Corps approves this Lease pursuant to
Article 23, and shall thereafter proceed with the construction of the Golfing Facility to
completion in a due and diligent manner.
ARTICLE 9. ENCUMBRANCE OF LEASEHOLD ESTATE
9.01 Lessee may, at any time and from time to time, encumber the Lessee's interests in
the leasehold estate by deed of trust, mortgage or other security instrument, provided Lessee
has first obtained the written approval of such encumbrance from Lessor, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, but no such encumbrance shall constitute a lien on the
fee title to the Leased Premises, and the indebtedness secured thereby shall at all times be
and remain inferior and subordinate to all the conditions, covenants and obligations of this
Lease and to ail of the rights of the Lessor hereunder. The holder of indebtedness secured
by a mortgage or deed of trust approved pursuant to this Section 9.01 is hereinafter called a
"Lienholder."
Notices to Lienholders
9.02 If at any time after execution and recordation in Denton County, Texas, of any
such mortgage or deed of trust the Lienholder shall notify Lessor in writing that any such
mortgage or deed of trust has been given and executed by Lessee and shall at the same time
furnish Lessor with the address to which the Lienholder desires copies of notices to be
mailed, Lessor hereby agrees that it will thereafter mall to such Lienholder, at the address so
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given, duplicate copies of any and ail notices in writing which Lessor may from time to time
give or serve upon Lessee under and pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Lease.
Lienholder Protection Provisions
9.03 Any Lienholder shail have the right, but not the obligation prior to execution of a
written assumption, to pay and perform any and ail obligations of Lessee under this Lease,
and Lessor agrees to accept payment or performance by any Lienholder of such obligations
as if payment or performance had been made by Lessee. In the event of a foreclosure under
a mortgage or deed of trust given for the benefit of a Lienholder or an assignment by Lessee
of the leasehold estate created by this Lease in lieu of a foreclosure, and provided no
uncured default by Lessee then exists under this Lease, Lessor agrees to recognize the
purchaser at such foreclosure sale or such assignee as the lessee under this Lease for all
purposes as if such party was identified in this Lease as the "Lessee." Upon receipt of
written request from such purchaser or assignee, Lessor shall execute and deliver a written
document acknowledging such purchaser or assignee as the Lessee under this Lease.
ARTICLE 10. REPAIRS, RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lessee's Duties to Repair
10.01 Lessee, at Lessee's own cost and expense at all times during either the initial
Term or the Extended Term, agrees to keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and main-
tained, all buildings and improvements which may be erected on the Leased Premises in a
good state of appearance and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
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Damage or Destruction - Repair
10.02 In the event any building or improvements hereafter constructed on the Leased
Premises is damaged by fire or any other casualty, regardless of the extent of such damage or
destruction, Lessee shall within ninety (90) days from the date of such damage or destruction,
commence the work of repair, reconstruction, or replacement of the damaged or destroyed
building or improvement and prosecute the same with reasonable diligence so that the building
to the extent originally constructed by Lessee, shall be restored to substantially the condition it
was in prior to the happening of the casualty, provided, however, that if the commencement,
construction or completion of said repair, reconstruction or replacement work shall be prevented
or delayed by reason of war, civil commotion, acts of God, strikes, governmental restriction or
regulations, or interferences, fire or other casualty or any other reason beyond the control of the
Lessee whether similar to any of those enumerated or not, the time for the commencing or
completing, or both, or the construction of said building, as the case may be shall automatically
be extended for the period of such delay.
Mechanic's Liens
10.03 (1) Lessee shall not suffer or permit any mechanic's liens or other liens to be filed
against the fee of the Leased Premises nor against Lessee's leasehold interest in the land nor any
buildings or improvements on the Leased Premises by reason of any work, labor, services or
materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to Lessee or to anyone holding the Leased
Premises or any part thereof through or under Lessee.
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(2) If any such mechanic's lien or materialmen's liens shall be recorded against
the Leased Premises, or any improvements thereon, Lessee shall cause the same to be removed
or, in the alternative, if Lessee in good faith desires to contest the same, Lessee shall be
privileged to do so, but in such case Lessee hereby agrees to provide a surety bond, or other
collateral, acceptable to Lessor and to indemnify and save Lessor harmless from all liability for
damages occasioned thereby and shall, in the event of a judgment of foreclosure on said
mechanic's liens, cause the same to be discharged and removed prior to the execution of such
judgment.
Restoration
10.04 Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Lessee shall vacate the
Leased Premises, remove all of Lessee's personal property from the Leased Premises, and, if
Lessee, without obtaining any approvals from Lessor or the Corps required by this Lease, has
made any unauthorized improvements to the Leased Premises ("Unauthorized Improvements"),
Lessee shall, at the option of the Lessor and the Corps, restore the Leased Premises so as to
remove the Unauthorized Improvements. If Lessee shall fail or neglect to remove said personal
property or perform any restoration required by the preceding provisions of this Section 10.04,
then, at the option of the Lessor, Lessor may cause such restoration to be performed and said
personal property shall either become the property of the Lessor without compensation therefor,
or the Lessor may cause the personal property to be removed, and no claim for damages against
the Lessor or its officials or agents shall be created by or made on account of such removal and
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restoration work. Lessee shall also pay Lessor on demand any sum which may be expended by
in performing such restoration of the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE 1 I. MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAYS
11.01 Lessee shall have the responsibility for maintenance of the On-Premises Roadway and
the Off-Premises Roadway until such time as the City of The Colony accepts a dedication
thereof, at which time Lessee's maintenance obligation shall cease as to the Off-Premises
Roadway only. The On-Premises Roadway and the Off-Premises Roadway are shown on Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and are designated as to the maintenance responsibilities.
ARTICLE 12. WATER RIGHTS AND USAGE
12.01 Lessor hereby grants to Lessee, during the term of this Lease, all rights which Lessor
has or may have, by virtue of the Corps I.ease or otherwise, to the use of surface water and
ground water on the Leased Premises. ~h~l~fil!ed:or~g~Pi0g equipm~ti~stalled
~:~fior~written approVal~ibf~I~SOr ~d th~ District-Eng~e~r. Title to all permitted
pumping equipment not removed by Lessee prior thereto shall pass to Lessor upon termination
of this Lease.
12.02 In addition to the grant set forth in Section 12.01 above, Lessor hereby agrees to use
Lessor's best efforts to assist Lessee to the extent reasonably possible to obtain permission of
the City of Dallas, Texas, and/or any other governmental body or agency having jurisdiction
thereof, to withdraw untreated water from Lake Lewisville for irrigation purposes on the Leased
Premises upon the most favorable rates charged by the City of Dallas. It is agreed, however,
that in the exercise of its "best efforts", Lessor shall not be required to make any expenditures
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and all costs related to obtaining such permission to withdraw untreated water, and all costs for
water actually withdrawn after obtaining such permission, shall be borne by and be the sole
responsibility or Lessee.
12.03 Lessor covenants and represents to Lessee that potable, treated water from Lessor's
water system is, or shall be, available, during the term of this Lease, for Lessee's general use
at the Golfing Facility to be constructed on the Leased Premises, said water to be provided at
the most favorable rates charged by Lessor to third parties using equivalent quantifies of water
for commercial purposes. Lessee shall be responsible for, and bear the cost of, construction of
water lines to the Leased Premises at such time as the City water supply is extended to the
Leased Premises.
12.04 Lessee shall be responsible for construction,, maintenance and repair of the water
systems and equipment utilized on the Leased Premises, and, except as to the potable, treated
water to be provided under Section 12.03 above, shall further be responsible for insuring
compliance with all state and local laws governing water quality and testing.
ARTICLE 13. ACCESS TO PROPERTY
Lessor and Lessee mutually agree that land access to the Leased Premises shall be desig-
nated and shown on Exhibit "A' attached hereto and made a part hereof. Lessee, through its
employees, shall have sole responsibility for allowing access to the Leased Premises by
unlocking the access gates each morning and shall further have sole responsibility for
securing the Leased Premises by locking the access gate each evening. Lessee further agrees
that Lessor's police department and fire department shall be provided with duplicate keys to
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the access gates for use in obtaining access to the Leased Premises for security patrols and in
emergency situations. Designated representatives from the local governmental authorities and
the Corps shall have the right to enter upon the Leased Premises for the purposes of
inspecting the land and facilities.
ARTICLE 14.
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ARTICLE 15. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
Insurance
15.01 (1) During the period of construction of any building or other improvement on
the Leased Premises and at all times thereafter during the Lease Term, Lessee shall keep the
improvements insured against loss or damage by fire, with extended coverage endorsement or
its equivalent in such responsible insurance companies, having a minimum Best's Rating of A,
as Lessee shall select. Lessee will provide to Lessor a Certificate of Insurance evidencing such
coverage. Insurance must be in amounts not less than eighty percent (80%) of the fair insurance
value of the buildings and other improvements. Such policy or policies of insurance shall name
Lessee as a named insured. Any time there is a lien on the leasehold estate complying with the
provisions of Article 9 hereof, said insurance, at Lessee's option, may contain a loss payable
clause in favor of any mortgagee or trustee in connection with any such mortgage or lien under
the terms of which any proceeds will be payable solely to such mortgagee or trustee. All such
insurance shall be issued by companies as required by any such mortgagee or trustee, or if not
so required, reasonably acceptable to any such mortgagee or trustee.
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(2) Lessee, at its own expense, agrees to provide and keep in force during this
I_ease, comprehensive general liability and property damage liability insurance covering Lessee
and any of Lessee's contractors, with Lessor as an additional insured, with one or more
responsible insurance companies having a minimum Best's rating of A and duly authorized to
transact business in Texas. The property damage liability insurance shall be in an amount of not
less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit per occurrence.
(3) Lessee agrees at its own cost and expense to obtain and maintain workers'
compensation insurance during the term of this Lease and, at all times when demolition,
excavation or construction work is in progress on the Leased Premises, construction liability
insurance with responsible insurance companies having a minimum Best's rating of A and duly
authorized to transact business in Texas, with limits of One Million Dollars ($I ,000,000.00) for
damages to persons and One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) property damage,
protecting Lessee, as well as such other person or persons as Lessee may designate, against any
and all liability for injury or damage to any person or property in any way arising out of such
demolition, excavation or construction work.
(4) Lessee shall furnish Lessor and the District Engineer with certificates of all
insurance required by this Article. All such insurance certificates shall require thirty (30) days
notice from the insurer to Lessor of cancellation, amendment or non-renewal. Lessee agrees that
if it does not keep such insurance in full force and effect that Lessor may notice Lessee of such
failure and if Lessee does not deliver to Lessor within ten (10) days after such notice certificates
showing all such insurance to be in full force and effect, Lessor may, at its option, take out all
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necessary insurance to comply with the provisions hereof and pay the premiums on the items
specified in such notice and Lessee covenants thereupon on demand to reimburse and pay Lessor
any amount so paid or expended in the payment of the insurance premiums required hereby and
specified in the notices, with interest thereon at the Floating Rate (as defined in Section 5.02)
from the date of such payment by Lessor until repaid by Lessee.
15.02 Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lessor, its officers, agents, employees
and elected officials, the Corps, its officers, agents and employees (collectively, the
"Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all liability, loss, cost or expense (including
attorney's fees and court costs) arising out of the use and operation of the Leased Premises,
except for any such liability, loss, cost or expense which is attributable to the gross negligence
or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties.
ARTICLE 16. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE
Lessee may not sell or assign its leasehold estate in its entirety or any portion of the
unexpired term thereof, and may not sublet the Leased Premises or any portion of the same or
any portion of any building erected on said Leased Premises at any time and from time to time,
without having first obtained the express written approval of Lessor and the District Engineer,
which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is agreed that any such transfer,
assignment or sale shall release Lessee from its obligations hereunder.
ARTICLE 17. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
17.01 Any of the following occurrences or acts shall constitute an event of default under this
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(a) if Lessee shall
(i) default in making payment when due of any rent or any other amount payable
by Lessee to Lessor hereunder; or
(ii) default in the observance or performance of any other provisions of this Lease
to be observed or performed by Lessee hereunder; or
(iii) following commencement of construction of the Golfing Facility, abandon the
Leased Premises (failure to occupy and operate the Leased Premises for ten (10)
consecutive days shall be deemed an abandonmen0; and
if such default shall continue as to subsections (i) and (ii) above for ten (10) days or as to
subsection (iii) above for thirty (30) days, in each case after Lessor shall have given to
Lessee, and any Lienholder as required by Section 9.02 above, written notice specifying such
default and demanding that the same be cured, or, with respect to a default under subsection
(iii), if by reason of the nature thereof such default cannot be cured by the payment of
money and cannot with due diligence be wholly cured within such period of thirty (30) days,
if Lessee shall fail to proceed promptly to cure the same and thereafter prosecute the curing
of such default with all due diligence, it being intended in connection with a default not
susceptible of being wholly cured with due diligence within such period that the time within
which to cure the same shall be extended for such period as may be necessary to complete
the curing of same with all due diligence, but in no event longer than sixty (60) days; or
(b) if Lessee shall fail to commence or complete the construction of improvements to the
Leased Premises in accordance with the concept plan approved by Lessor;
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(c) if Lessee shall commence any activity requiring prior consent of Lessor pursuant to
this Lease without first having obtained such consent;
(d) if Lessee shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall file a
petition in bankruptcy, or shall be adjudicated, bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file a petition
seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition readjustment, liquidation, dissolution
or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation, or shall file an answer
admitting or shall fail reasonably to contest the material allegations of a petition filed against
it in any such proceeding, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any
trustee, receiver or liquidator of Lessee or any material part of its properties; or
(e) if, within ninety (90) days after commencement of any proceeding against Lessee
seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution
or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation, such proceeding shall
not have been dismissed, or within ninety (90) days after the appointment without the consent
or acquiesce by Lessee, of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Lessee or of any material
part of its properties, such appointment shall not have been vacated; or
(f) if a final judgment for the payment of money in any material amount shall be
rendered against Lessee and within sixty (60) days after the entry thereof, such judgment
shall not have been discharged or execution thereof stayed pending appeal, or if within sixty
(60) days after the expiration of such stay, such judgment shall not have been discharged.
17.02 In the event of any default by Lessee as defined hereinabove which default remains
uncured after the respective period set forth above, Lessor may declare this Lease, and all rights
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and interest created by it, to be terminated. Upon Lessor electing to terminate, this Lease shall
cease and come to an end as if that were the day originally filed herein for the expiration of the
term hereof. Lessor, its agent or attorney, may resume possession of the Leased Premises and
re-let the same for the remainder of the term at the best rent Lessor, its agent or attorney, may
obtain; provided, however, except as provided in Section 17.03 and 24.08 hereof, Lessee shall
have no obligations to make good any deficiency.
Other Remedies
17.03 Any termination of this Lease as a result of a default by Lessee pursuant to Section
17.01 shall not relieve Lessee from the payment of any sum or sums that shall then be due and
payable to Lessor hereunder or for any claim for such damages theretofore accruing against
Lessee hereunder and any such termination shall not prevent Lessor from enforcing the payment
of any such sum or sums or claim for damages by any remedy provided for by law. All rights,
options and remedies of Lessor contained in this Lease shall be construed and held to be
cumulative, and no one of them shall be exclusive of the other, and Lessor shall have the right
to pursue any one or all of such remedies or any other remedy or relief which may be provided
by law whether or not stated in this Lease. No waiver by Lessor of a breach of any of the
covenants, conditions or restriction of this Lease shall be construed or held to be a waiver of any
succeeding or preceding breach of the same or any other covenant, condition or reconstruction
herein continued.
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ARTICLE 18. OPTION TO EXTEND
18.01 Lessee shall have the option to extend this Lease for the Extended Term provided the
Corps Lease is extended as defined in Article 1 and further provided that Lessee shall not be in
default in the performance of any of its obligations under this Lease on the date of exercise of
such option or the date of commencement of the Extended Term. Lessee shall be deemed to
have automatically exercised such option unless Lessee delivers written notice to Lessor that
Lessee will not exercise its option, which notice must be sent at least one hundred eighty (180)
days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term. Lessee's use and occupancy of the Leased
Premises during the Extended Term shall be subject to and governed by all applicable covenants.
agreements, terms and provisions and conditions herein set forth.
ARTICLE 19. ARBITRATION
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ARTICLE 20. COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES
20.01 Lessor hereby represents and warrants that it is the Lessee under a lease between
Lessor and the Corps and that, pursuant thereto, it has the full power and authority to enter into
this Lease subject to the Corps' right of approval of the terms set forth herein.
20.02 Lessor covenants and agrees that Lessee on paying the rent and other charges herein
provided for and observing and keeping the covenants, conditions, and terms of this Lease on
Lessee's part to be kept or performed, shall lawfully and quietly hold, occupy, and enjoy the
Leased Premises during the term of this Lease without hindrance or molestation of Lessor or any
other person claiming under Lessor, except such portion of the Leased Premises, if any, as shall
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be taken under the power of eminent domain. Provided Lessee is not in default pursuant to the
provisions of Section 17.01 of this Lease, Lessor shall pay and perform each of its obligations
under the Corps Lease in a timely manner.
20.03 Lessee covenants and agrees that the Golfing Facility to be constructed and operated
on the Leased Premises shall be open to and for use by the general public and that Lessee or its
concessionaires shall not discriminate against any person or persons or exclude any persons from
participation in and use of the Golfing Facility or any other programs or activities conducted on
the Leased Premises because of race, color, age, sex, handicap, national origin or religion.
Lessee, by acceptance of this Lease, hereby gives assurances that Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Directive
of the Department of Defense (32) CFR. Part 300 issued as Department or Defense Directive
5500.11.27 May 1971) will be complied with.
20.04 Lessee covenants and agrees that it shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations of municipal, state, federal and other agencies or bodies, including, but not being
limited to, environmental laws, having jurisdiction thereof relating to the construction, use,
condition or occupancy of the Golfing Facility on the Leased Premises and the use of all
personal property used in or related to the operation of such Golfing Facility. Without limiting
the foregoing, Lessee expressly covenants and agrees that all buildings and other improvements
constructed on the Leased Premises shall be constructed in accordance with the building codes
and regulations and inspection procedures imposed by Lessor on commercial construction within
Lessor's municipal boundaries.
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ARTICLE 21. GENERAL PROTECTIVE PROVISION
Relationship Between Parties
21.01 The relationship between Lessor and Lessee at all times shail remain solely that of
landlord and tenant and not be deemed to be a partnership or joint venture.
Force Majeure
21.02 It is expressly understood and agreed that if commencement of construction of the
Golfing Facility or the completion of the same or the curing of any default (other than failure
to pay rent, insurance premiums, or ad valorem taxes) or the performance of any other covenant,
agreement, obligation or undertaking herein contained is delayed by reason of war, civil
commotion, act of God, governmental restrictions, regulations or interferences, fires or other
casuaity or any circumstances beyond Lessee's control or beyond the control of the party
obligated or permitted under the terms hereof to do or perform the same, regardless of whether
any such circumstances are similar to any of those enumerated or not, each party shail be
excused from doing or performing the same during such period of delay.
No Waiver
21.03 No waiver by Lessor of any default or breach of any covenant, condition, or
stipulation herein contained shall be treated as a waiver of any subsequent default or breach of
the same or any other covenant, condition, or stipulation hereof.
Use Clause
21.04 Lessee agrees not to use the Leased Premises or any building situated upon said
Leased Premises, or any part thereof for any use or purpose in violation of any vaiid and
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applicable law, regulation, or ordinance of the United States, the State of Texas or the City of
the Colony, Texas, or other lawful authority having jurisdiction over the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE 22. SUBORDINATION TO CORPS LEASE
22.01 Lessor and Lessee mutually acknowledge and agree that this Lease, and the respective
rights and obligations of Lessor and Lessee hereunder, is now and shall at all times hereafter
be subject and subordinate to the terms and conditions of the Corps Lease. Lessor further agrees
that in the event the Corps terminates the rights of the Lessor with respect to the Leased
Premises under the terms of the Corps Lease, then Lessee has the right, if it is not then in
default pursuant to Section 17.01 of this Lease, to negotiate directly with the Corps. Nothing
contained in this Section 22.01 shall relieve Lessor of its obligations and covenants contained
in Section 20.02.
ARTICLE 23. APPROVAL BY CORPS
23.01 (1) Lessor and Lessee hereby agree and acknowledge that this Lease and the terms
and conditions set forth herein are subject to the review and approval of the Corps. Lessor and
Lessee further agree and acknowledge that the respective rights and obligations of Lessor and
Lessee are conditioned upon the Corps granting its approval to this Lease and all the terms and
conditions set forth herein. Lessor and Lessee agree that in the event the Corps has failed to
give its approval to this Lease within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of execution,
or if the Corps shall disapprove this Lease and no further avenues of appeal are available, either
party may elect to terminate this Lease by giving at least ten (10) days prior written notice of
termination to the other party, lJnless the parties shall thereafter execute a new written
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agreement to the contrary, this Lease shall terminate on the date set forth in the notice and
neither party shall thereafter have any further obligations to the other.
(2) Additionally, Lessor and Lessee acknowledge that certain provisions of the Corps
Lease will make it difficult or impossible to obtain institutional equity or financing for
development of the Golfing Facility secured by a mortgage or deed of trust covering Lessee's
leasehold estate created pursuant to this Lease. Lessee and Lessor agree to use their good faith
efforts to negotiate revisions to the Corps Lease or obtain other documents from the Corps which
will provide assurances to Lessee and its prospective lenders and equity sources that (a) any past
and future failures to satisfy requirements of the general development plan under the Corps
Lease relating to property other than the Leased Premises will not result in a termination of the
Corps Lease, as it relates to the Leased Premises, Co) the Initial Term and Extended Term will
match the lease term described in the Corps Le~se, (c) only revenues generated on the Leased
Premises and paid to Lessor are subject to the provisions of paragraph 6 of the Corps Lease, and
(d) the Corps will grant Lienholders notice and cure rights and protections similar to those
granted to Lienholders by Lessor pursuant to Sections 9.02 and 9.03. In the event Lessee and
Lessor are unable to negotiate mutually acceptable revisions or other documents with the Corps
on or before the end of the three hundred (300) day period identified in the second recital
paragraph of this Lease, then Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease by delivering
written notice to this effect to Lessor and thereafter, neither party shall have any obligations to
the other under this Lease.
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ARTICLE 24. MISCELLANEOUS
Delivery of Rents and Notice
24.01 All rents or other sums, notices, demands, or requests from one party to another may
be personally delivered or sent by United States mail, certified, or registered, postage prepaid,
to the addresses stated in this paragraph.
If to Lessor: The City of The Colony
P.O. Box 560008
The Colony, Texas 75056-0008
Attn:
If to Lessee: Peninsula Golf Associates, Ltd.
4809 Cole Avenue, Suite 145
LB #123
Dallas, Texas 75205
Notice shall be deemed to have been given (i) if by hand delivery, at the time of delivery, or
(ii) if mailed, seventy-two (72) hours after the deposit of same in any United States mail post
office box in the State to which the notice is addressed or ninety-six (96) hours after the deposit
in any such post office box in other than the State to which the notice is addressed, postage paid,
addressed as set forth above. The addresses and addressees for the purpose of this paragraph
may be changed by giving notice of such change in the manner herein provided for giving
notice. Unless and until such written notice is received the last addresses and addressee stated
by written notice, or provided herein if no written notice of change has been sent or received,
shall be deemed to continue in effect for all purposes hereunder.
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Parties Bound
24.02 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns
where permitted by this Agreement.
Texas Law to Apply
24.03 This Agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State
of Texas, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Denton County,
Texas.
Severability
24.04 In case of any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall f or
any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and this Agreement shall
be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained
herein.
Prior Agreements Superseded
24.05 This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto and
supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between the parties respecting
the within subject matter.
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Amendment
24.06 No amendment, modification or alteration of the terms hereof shall be binding unless
the same be in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof and duly executed by the parties
hereto, and approved in writing by the District Engineer.
Rights and Remedies Cumulative
24.07 The rights and remedies provided by this Lease are cumulative and the use of any one
right or remedy by either party shall not preclude or waive its fight to use any or all other
remedies. Said fights and remedies are given in addition to any other fights the parties may
have by law statute, ordinance, or otherwise.
Attorney's Fees
24.08 In the event Lessor or Lessee breaches any of the terms of this Agreement whereby
the party not in default employs attorneys to protect or enforce its fights hereunder and prevails,
then the defaulting party agrees to pay the other party reasonable attorney's fees so incurred by
such other party. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor on demand for all reasonable fees and expenses
(including attorneys fees) which it incurs in connection with the seeking and obtaining of permits
and approvals required of Lessor hereunder. Lessor or its attorney shall advise Lessee in
advance of incurring such fees or expenses, of the approximate amount of said fees or expenses
and shall obtain Lessee's approval for said expenditures before incurring same.
Time of Essence
24.09 Time is of the essence in this Lease.
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Further Documents
24.10 Lessor agrees that it will from time to time and at any reasonable time execute and
deliver to Lessee such other and further instruments and assurances as Lessee may reasonably
request approving, ratifying, and confirming this Lease and the leasehold estate created hereby
and certifying that the same is in full force and effect and that no default on the part of Lessee
exists, or if any such default does exist, Lessor shall specify in said certificate each such default.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Lease to be executed in multiple
counterparts each of which shall have the full force and effect of an original, by their respective
duly authorized representatives on the day and year first set forth above.
LESSOR:
THE CITY OF THE COLONY
Its: /?7/9~9/~ ~ ~
LESSEE:
PENINSULA GOLF ASSOCIATES, LTD., a Texas
limited partnership
By: ~t~,~ ~ ~5., its general partner
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EXHIBIT "A"
1'- 1200'
ON-BiTE
ON-BITE RQAOW/~Y ROADWAY
GOLFING FACILITY
LEASED PREMISES i. :.~'
(APPROX, 60 AC)
LAKE LEWlSVlLLE
CREEK PARK PARCEL
(APPROX. 130 AC)
STEWART PENINSULA
THE COLONY, TEXAS
NOV. 2~, "ISB4
dEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P. O. ~OX 17~
FORT WORTH, T[XA~ 76~OZ-0300
~' July 5, 1985
~1 ~st~te DLvtslom
City of the Colony
5576 North Colony
The Colony, Texas 75056
Gentlemen:
Enclosed is a cop7 of Lease No. DACW63-1-85-0680 at Lewisville
Lake._~xas, ' . .......... . .......
signed o~ behalf
of the Government, authorizing you to use the property described
therein for the purposes indicated. Your cooperation ~n using the
property in eccordance with the conditions of the agreement will
be appreciated.
Sincerely,
tare Division
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
LEASE NO. OACW63-1-85-0680
FOR PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
LEWISVILLE LAKE PROJECT AREA
'THE SECRETARY OF HE ARMY under authority of Section 4 of the Act of Con-
T
gress approved 22 December 1944, as amended (16 U.S.C. 460d), hereby grants to
the City of the Ce'lony, 5576 N. Colony, The Colony, Texas 75056
years commencing on 1 June 1985 a lease for a period of 25 years
p ary jurisdiction of the Denartme ~.¥ e o~0 .~.-..~_~lanai.and. .W. ater areas under
~ nt°~a~ °~Ymt Lew~svl/le Lake Project
Area, hereinafter referred to as the premiss as shown on attached Exhibit A and A- 1
recreational purposes. ' ~ , for public park and
THIS LEASE is granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The lessee shall conform to such regulations as the Secretary of the Army may
issue to govern the public use of the project area, and shall comply with the provisions of
the above cited Act of Congress. The lessee shall protect the premises from fire, vandal.
ism, and soft erosion, and may make and enforce -
~t~a!e. gal authority, m exercising the privile.es ~_u_c.h r~e.gul~,t!o ,ns as are necessary, and within
a~lons are n ' ' . ~ ~uce!a m ~ras lease, provided
ot mcon~stent ~uth '~ -- · ' that
v~s~ons of the above cited Act of Congress. uea by the Secretary of the Army or with prog.
2 The. lesse,e shall administer and .maintain the premises in accor -
Army. Engineers Master Plan and the zm leme · . .__ dance vath t U.S.
P ntmg,~en~ral Development Plan)fl~or the
prermses and with an Annual Management Program/to be mutually agreed upon between
the lessee and the U.S. Army District Engineer in charge of the administration of the proj-
ect, which may be amended from time to time as may be necessary. Such Annual Man-
agement Program shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
a. Plans fo~ management activities to be u~dertaken by the lessee or jointly by the
U.S. Army Engineers
structed thereon, and the lessee, including improvements and other facilities to be con-
b. Budget of the lessee for carrying out the management activities.
. c. Personnel to be used in the management of the area.
3. The lessee shall provide the facilities and services necessary to meet the public de-
mand either directly or through concesdon agreements with third parties All such a ee
ncession agreement will not be effective until approved by the District Engineer '
cm;nts shall state that they are granted subject to the provisions of this l~ase and that~
he4.
Adn~ssion, entrance or user fees may be charged by the lessee for the entrance to
or use of the premises or any facilities constructed thereon, PROVIDED, prior written
approval of the District Engineer is obtained.
· Exhibits B and B-2
· * Exhibits B-1 and B-3 · "
5. The amount of any fees and all rates and prices charged by the lessee or its con-
eessionaires for accommodations, food (except packaged goods), and services furnished or
sold to the public shall be subject to the prior approval of the District Engineer. The les-
· ,,~- ~-~-- - .... eaca year, submit to the D~stri~t~Engineer for ap-
proval anst of the fees, rates and prices proposed for the following q~l~on(hs, including
justification for any proposed increase or decrease. The District Engineer will give written
notice to the lessee of his approval of or objection to any proposed fee, rate or price and
will, if appropriate, state an approved fe~, rate or price for each item to which an objection
has been made. The lessee and/or its concessionaires shall keep a Schedule of such fees,
rates or prices posted at all times in a conspicuous place on the leased premises.
6. All monies received by the lessee from operations conducted on the premises,
including, but not limited to, entrance and admission fees and user fees and rental or other
consideration received from its concessionaires, may be utilized by the lessee for the ad-
ministration, maintenance, operation and development of the premises. Any such monies
not so utilized, or programmed for utilization within a reasonable time, shall be paid to the
District Engineer at the end of each 5-year period. The lessee shall establish and main-
rain adequate records and accounts and render annual statements of receipts and expendi-
tures to the District Engineer, except for annual or weekly entrance fees which also are
honored at other recreatibnal areas operated by the lessee. .The District Engineer shall
have the right to perform audits of the lessee's records and accounts, and to require the
lessee to audit the records and accounts of third party concessionaires, and furnish the
District Engineer a copy of the results of such an audit.
7. All structures shall be constructed and landscaping accomplished in accordance
with pLans approved by the District Engineer. Further, the lessee shall not discharge
waste or effluent from the premises in such a manner that such discharge will contaminate
streams or other bodies of water or otherwise become a public nuisance.
8. The right ia reserved to the United States, its officers, agents, and employees, to
enter upon the premises at any time and for any purpose necessary or convenient in con-
nection with river and harbor and flood control work, and to remove timber or other ma-
terial required for such work, to flood the premises when necessary, and/or to make any
other use of the land as may be necessary in connection with public navigation and flood
control, and the lessee shall have no claim for damages of any character on account thereof
against the United States or any agent, officer or employee thereof.
9. Any property of the United States damaged or destroyed by the lessee incident to
the exercise of the privileges herein granted shall be promptly repaired or replaced by the
lessee to the satisfaction of the District Engineer.
10. The United States shall not be responsible for damages to property or injuries to
persons which may arise from or be incident to the exercise of the privileges herein
granted, or for damages to the property of the lessee, or for damages to the property or
injuries to the person of the lessee's officers, agents, servants, or employees or others who
may be on the premises at their invitation or the invitation of any one of them, arising
from or incident to the flooding of the premises by the Government or flooding from any
other cause, or arising from or incident to any other governmental activities, and the lessee
shall hold the United States harmless from any and all such claims.
11. That at the time of the commencement of this lease, the lessee will obtain from a
reputable insurance company, acceptable to the Government, liability or indemnity insur-
ance providing for minimum limits of $ 2§0,000 per person in any one claim, and
an aggregate limit of $ 500,000 for any number of persons or claims arising from
any one incident with respect to bodily injuries or death resulting therefrom, and
$ · lO0,000 ' ' for damage to property suffered or alleged to ha~;e been suffered by
" any person or persons resulting from the operations of the lessee under the terms of this
lease. .
Z3. ~s ieee m~y be revoked by Lbe Secretly of the A~m~ i~ the event the ie~e
viol~t~ ~ny of t~e ~e~s ~nd conditio~ oE t~ Ieee and continues ~d pe~i~ t~e~ein for
~ pe~od of 30 d~y~ ~ ~otice t~e~eof in ~tin~ by t~e Disc~ct ~nee~.
14. ~ or ~fore the date of expiation of t~ Ieee or i~ re~quis~ent by the l~,
the le~ sha~ vacate the prem~es, remove i~ prope~y therefrom, and restore the prem-
iss to a condition sat~facto~ to the Dist~ct En~eer. If, however, t~s le~e ~ revoke,
the le~ sh~ vacate the prem~es, remove i~ property therefrom, and r~tore the prem-
~s ~ ~oresaid ~t~n such time as the Secretary of the Army may d~gnate. In either
event, ff the le~ sh~ fail or neglect to remove i~ property and so r~tore the pre~s,
then its property shah become the prope~y of the United States ~thout compe~ation
therefor, and no claim for damag~ agent the U~ted States or its officers or agen~ sh~l
~ created by or made on account thereof.
~ns because of race, creed, color or nation~ orion in the conduce.
~de~. The ~antee furnishes ~ V~ of t~~~E~ib~t ) t~t
he ~Hf~m?y ~~nd D~-
16. ~ notices to be ~ven pursuant to t~ lease shall be addre~ed.~ to the le~e, to
The City of the Colony, 5576 N. Colony, The Colony, Texas 75056;
~ to the Government, tothe District Engineer, Fort ~orth District, Corps of
Engineers, P.0. Box 17300, Fort North, Texas 7610~-0300
or as may from time to time be directed by the partiqs. Notice shall be deemed to have
been duly ~ven if and when inclosed in a properly seMed envelope or wrapper, addre~ed
~ aforesaid and deposited postage prepaid (or, if mailed by the Government, deposited
under its fran~ng p~lege) in a post office or branch post office regularly maintained by
the U~ted States Government.
17. Th~ lease is subject to ~ e~sting easement, ~d easements subsequently ~t~,
for roadways, ~d utilities locat~ or to be located on the prem~es, prodded that the pro-
posed grant of any easement ~11 be coordinated with the lessee and easements ~R not
be ~ted which ~H interfere ~th development, present or proposed, by the levee.
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18. That on or near the date of execution of this lease, an Inventory and
Condition Report of the personal property and improvements of the Government
shall be made by a representative of the Government and a representative of the
lessee to reflect the condition of said property as of said date. The Inventory
and Condition Report is attached as Exhibit "C". At the expiration, revocation,
or termination of this lease, a similar Inventory and Condition Report will be
made to constitute the basis for settlement by the lessee for any property
shown to be lost, damaged, or destroyed. Any such property will either be
replaced or restored to the condition required by Condition 14 or, at the
election of the Government, reimbursement made therefore by the lessee at the
then current market value thereof.
19. That the lessee shall pay the cost of any electricity supplied to the
leased area and shall contract independently with the supplier for its own
account. The lessee may utilize Government water wells located on said
premises for purposes of the lease in exchange for providing maintenance and
repair of water systems and equipment utilized. The lessee shall be respon-
sible for insuring compliance with all state and local laws governing water
quality and testing of wells used.
20. The grantee shall not discriminate against any person or persons or
exclude any persons from participation in the grantee's operations, programs,
or activities conducted on the leased premises, because of race, color, age,
sex, handicap, national origin or religion. The grantee, by acceptance of
this lease hereby gives assurance that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (Public Law 88-352) and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the
Directive of the Department of Defense (32 CFR, Part 300, issued as Department
of Defense Directive 5500.11, 27 May 1971) will be complied with.
21. That, within the limits of their respective legal powers, the parties
to this lease shall protect the project against pollution of its water. The
lessee shall comply promptly with any regulations, conditions, or instructions
affecting the activity hereby authorized if and when issued by the Environmental
Protection Agency and/or a state, interstate or local governmental water
pollution control agency having jurisdiction to abate or prevent water pollution.
Such regulations, conditions, or instructions in effect or prescribed by the
Environmental Protection Agency, state, interstate or local governmental agency
are hereby made a condition of this lease.
22. The lessee shall comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations
and with all applicable laws and ordinances and regulations of the state,
county, and municipality wherein the'premises are located.
23. The right to enter upon the leased premises at anytime to perform
health and safety inspections is hereby reserved to the United States, its
officers, agents, and employees. Upon discovery of any condition that presents
an imminent and dangerous threat to the health and safety of the public, the
inspecting officer may require that any part or all of the permitted premises
be closed to the public until such condition is corrected and the danger to
the public is eliminated. The determination of the District Engineer regarding
the existence of any danger to the public and the need for emergency closure of
the permitted premises shall be final and conclusive. The lessee shall have
no claim for damages against the United States, or any 'officer, agency or
employee thereof on account of action taken pursuant to this condition.
24. That the lessee shall not remove or disturb or cause or permit to be
removed or disturbed, any historical, archeological, architectural or other
cultural artifacts, relics, vestiges, remains or objects of anitquity. In the
event such items are discovered on the premises, the lessee shall immediately
notify the District Engineer, Fort Worth District and the site and material
shall be protected by the lessee from further disturbance until a professional
examination of them can be made or until clearance to proceed is' authorized
by the District Engineer. A map, with restricted cultural resource sites outlined
in red, is attached as Exhibit D. If future conditions necessitate use of the
restricted cultural sites, the District Engineer will be notified. Archeological
testing for evaluation of significance will be conducted on each affected
site by a qualified archelogist approved by the District Engineer at the expense
of the lessee.
25. That non-compliance with terms of the development plan shall constitute
non-compliance with terms of the lease and shall be grounds for termination.
26. That the lessee shall be responsible at all times for insuring
compliance by its third-party concessionairesWwith all terms and conditions of
this lease and with the terms and conditions of its respective third-party
agreements. The City of the Colony, acting through its duly authorized agent,
shall perform, at least monthly compliance inspections of all concessions.
Results of these inspections shall be furnished in writing to the Project
Manager, Lewisville Lake. The city will be responsible for insuring that
corrective action is prescribed and performed. The District Engineer, likewise
through his duly authorized representative, reserves the right to perform periodic
compliance inspections and to require the City of the Colony to notify third-
party concessionaires of deficiencies and prescribe corrective action.
27. The lessee shall not remove or intentionally cause th~ death of living
trees greater than four inches in diameter measured at six inches above ground
level without pmior approval of the Reservoir Manager.
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Prior to execution of this lease the granting clause and Condition No.
5 were modified; Conditions No. 12 and 15 were deleted; and Conditions No. 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 were added on pages 4 and 5 which are
hereby made a part of this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 28ch day of
June 1985, by authority of the Secretary of the Army.
Chief, Real Estate Division
The above instrument, together with~ provisions and conditions thereof
is hereby accepted this /~ day of/J~/~r 1985.
F~CITy~J3~ THE COLONY
STEWART CREEK PARK
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
EXHIBIT B
The development of the park will be according to the following schedule.
The City of the Colony will:
1. During years 1-5
o construct 15-20 picnic units
o construct group pavilion
o prepare baseball/softball field
o construct one fishing pier
o begin excavation of new roadway to northern half of park
o add playground equipment
2. During years 6-10
o complete roadway to northern half of peninsula
o construct second fishing pier
o construct 20-25 picnic units
o construct second restroom facility
o extend electricity to new areas of park
o construct swimming beach, parking area and bathhouse
o add playground equipment
3. During years 11-15
o construct 20-25 picnic units
o install additional water fountains throughout park
o initiate paddle boat rentals and operations
4. During years 16-25
o prepare updated master plan to make necessary changes
o make improvements as called for in the updated master plan
o continue operation and maintenance of all facilities, including replacement
of deteriorated or damaged facilities
STEWART CREEK PARK
ANNUAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
EXHIBIT B-1
During the twenty-five year term of the lease, the City of The Colony will
be responsible for the following at Stewart Creek Park:
1. Operation and maintenance of the park and all facilities and
equipment, supervision of park maintenance personnel and park attendants,
maintenance of the water system and utilities, and refuse collection.
2. Year round park operation.
3. Development of the proposed improvements and additional facilities
as indicated on the General Development Plan. '
4. Preparing periodic updates of the General Development Plan, as
needed.
5. Preparing annual reports to the Corps of Engineers regarding
expenditures and income.
WYNNEWOOD PARK
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
EXHIBIT B-2
The development of the park will be according to the following schedule.
The City of the Colony will:
1. During years 1-4
o remove all existing facilities
o construct first phase of golf course (18 holes, club house,
learning center)
2. During years 5-10
o construct second phase of golf course (18 holes, any additional
needed improvements)
3. During years 11-25
o continue operation, maintenance and repair of all improvements
within the park area.
WYNNEWOOD PARK
ANNUAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
EXHIBIT B-3
The City of The Colony, Texas, wishes to lease Wynnewood Park for twenty-five
years in conjunction with Stewart Creek Park. During the twenty-five year
rem of the lease, the City of The Colony will be responsible for the following
at Wynnewood Park:
1. Overseeing the operation of a thirty-six hole public golf
course operating under the terms of a sub-lease agreement
between the City and Golf Enterprises, Inc.
2. Ensuring that the golf course is operating in accordance
with all relevant federal regulations regarding public
facilities on federal lands.
3. Preparing annual reports of usage, income, and expenditures
relevant to Wynnewood Park.
4. Assisting in the removal of all current facilities at Wynne-
wood Park, if so requested by the Corps of Engineers and/or
Golf Enterprises, Inc.
· JOINT SURVEY AND INSPECTION OF CONDITION OF GOVERNMENT LEASED PROPERTY
INSTR UC~'~'ON S ~
SECTION I-PROPE--'I~Ty DATA AND CONDITION AGREEMENT
Lewisville Lake su,L.,.~-~-~i. ~.
Stewart's Creek Park. Lewisville
1.5 miles, approx - paved roads
0.4 mile, approx - unpaved roads
I pit toilet with aeriator
3 drinking fountains
1 well house
7 concrete tables with wooden shelters
15 concrete tables without shelters
17 metal cookers
1 trailer dump station
i 2 lane boat ramp
2.5 miles, approx. - g~ard post and cable
JOINT AGI~E£M[NT ON THE CONOS~rlON OF' THE:
We, the ~d~si~ed, jointly made a su~ey and inaction of the condition of the pro~y
menti~ed above. We ague ~st as of ~e date of s~, ~e condition of the prope~y is as
des~b~ he.in.
~ y ~, ~servoir Manager
5576 N Colony Blvd US A~y Engineer District, Ft. Worth
The Colony. Texas 75056
SECTION II - EXTERIOR CONDITIOH OF THE PROPERTY
Good
Good
Good
Good
OK
OK
Good
OK
OK
Overall the condition of the park is good.
Section 1 - Property Data and Condition Agreement
1.5 miles, approx - paved roads - serviceable but has
some cracking, will require resurfacing.
0.4 mile, approx - unpaved roads - good/serviceable
1 pit toilet with aeriator ~ good/serviceable
3 drinking fountains - good/serviceable
1 well house - good/serviceable
8 concrete tables with wooden shelters - good
15 concrete tables without shelters - good
17 metal cookers ~ good/serviceable
1 trailer dump station - good/serviceable
1 two lane boatramp - good/serviceable
2.5 miles, approx - guard post and cable - good/serviceable
· JOINT SURVEY AND INSPECTION OF CONDITION OF GOVERNMENT LEASED PROPERTY
INSTRUCTIONS ~
SECTION I. PROPERTy
o DATA AND CONDITION AGREEMENT
Lewisville Lake [^.~o IUI~DINe A~[A ~WMeleet)
Wynnewood Park, Lewisville Lake
2 miles, approx - paved roads
0.5 miles, approx - unpaved roads
1 pit toilet
2 drinking fountains
1 well house
5 concrete tables with wooden shelters .,...~ .... . .... ~
i1 concrete tables without shelters
6 metal cookers
I trailer dump station
1 two lane boat ramp
2.8 miles, approx - guard post and cable
JOINT &GIqLI~E~M~NT ON THE. CONDITION OF THE
We, the undersigned, jointly made a survey and inspection of the condition of the property
mentioned above. We agree that as of the date of survey, the condition of the property is as
described herein.
G'~ty of The Colon_y__
-- , eservoir Manager
5576 N. Colony Blvd
The Colony, Texas 75056 US Army Engineer District, Ft. Worth
ENG FORM 3143 ¢~R ~OS-~0)
SECTION II - EXTERIOR CONDITIOe4 OF THE PROPERTY (~tt~h ~'~ ~ a~ It~.)
Good - needs painting; vents damaged
Fair - needs painting; one block damaged on women's side; inside walls shot up.
Ail stall doors and frame missing; all window and door frames missing.
Approximately 700 feet of cable and post pulled up or missing.
Dead trees lying in many areas and most trees need trimming.
Good - need repairs
~AR&G~ AMD OUT lU~DIN,I
Well house needs painting; pump electrical control box missing.
OK
Overall park condition i~ very poor.
Section 1 - Property Data and Condition Agreement
2 miles, approx - paved roads - very poor/passable _ approx
1 mile of paving has been washed away and the remaining mile
is badly cracked and will require resurfacing.
0.5 mile, approx - unpaved roads - fair/serviceable
1 pit toilet - fair/serviceable _ needs painting both inside
and out.
2 drinking fountains - fair/serviceable
on both. - bubblers missing
I well house - good/serviceable _ needs painting
electrical control box missing. - pump
5 concrete tables with wooden shelters - good - three shelters
completely destroyed - two damaged and need painting.
11 concrete tables without shelters - good - one table has
had ground eroded out from under it.
6 metal cookers - fair/serviceable _ need painting and Some
repair .
1 tra/ler dump station ~ fair/serviceable _ water hydramt
missing - signs missing.
! two lane boatramp - good/serviceable _ some erosion on
sides of approach road.
2.8 miles, approx - guard post and cable - fair/serviceable,
approx 700 feet pulled up or missing.