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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 9.
For Meeting of: January 8, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Resolution to Terminate Lease Agreement with Transform Yakima
Together and Enter into Lease Agreement with Sunrise Outreach
Center of Yakima to Lease City Property for a temporary homeless
encampment
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City has a current lease agreement with Transform Yakima Together to lease property
adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant to be used as a temporary homeless encampment.
Transform Yakima Together has merged operations with Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima,
another religious organization, to take over operations and management of the organization. They
seek to terminate the current lease agreement between TYT and the City and enter into a new
lease agreement, for the same land and under the same general conditions, with Sunrise
Outreach as the lessee.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR '
SUBMITTAL: If City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This matter was not brought to the HCNBC due to the timing and the fact that there are no
substantive changes to the lease agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-
A RESOLUTION authorizing termination of the existing lease with Transform Yakima
Together and to enter into a lease with Sunrise Outreach Center for
property adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant to be used as a
temporary homeless encampment.
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2017, the City and Lessee entered into a "Lease Agreement
Between the City of Yakima and Transform Yakima Together", City Contract No. 2017-178
("Lease"), whereby the City leased unimproved land at no charge for a period of three years in
exchange for the Lessee providing services to the homeless in Yakima, including, but not limited
to, shelter in the form of an encampment; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2018, the City and Lessee entered into a Lease Amendment to
amend the Use section, Section 5, of the Lease providing for accommodating additional
populations; and
WHEREAS, On June 6, 2018 the City and Lessee entered into a second Lease
Amendment amending the Use section, Section 5, of the Lease providing for a number of
temporary periods and corresponding periods of vacancy; and
WHEREAS, TYT has been in discussions with Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima, a
Washington state registered non-profit corporation, to combine efforts with regards to homeless
services, including, but not limited to operation of Camp Hope; and
WHEREAS, YVCOG recently was asked to assign its funding contracts that were
originally granted to TYT to Sunrise Outreach for use to provide services and emergency shelter
to homeless persons in Yakima County, including for services at what is known as Camp Hope;
and
WHEREAS, Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima is now in charge of operations and
administration of the homeless services previously provided by TYT; and
WHEREAS, the lease agreement between TYT and the City needs to be terminated and
a new lease agreement between Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima and the City needs to be
entered into to transfer rights, responsibilities and duties from TYT to Sunrise Outreach Center of
Yakima with regards to the leased property; and
WHEREAS, TYT is willing to waive the 45 day notice period prior to termination as outlined
in the lease agreement and sign a mutual agreement for lease termination; and
WHEREAS, Sunrise Outreach is willing to accept the terms and conditions of the attached
Lease Agreement and acknowledges that it will be responsible for undertaking and fulfilling all of
the terms and conditions associated with the Lease Agreement with the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that it is in the best interest of the
City and its residents to terminate the Lease Agreement between TYT and the City, and enter into
a new Lease Agreement with Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima to lease property adjacent to
the wastewater treatment plant for the purposes of operating a temporary homeless encampment;
now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. The Yakima City Council authorizes the City Manager to terminate the Lease
Agreement with Transform Yakima Together to lease City-owned property to the
religious organization for the purpose of a temporary homeless encampment. A copy
of the Agreement to Terminate is attached hereto and fully incorporated herein.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Lease Agreement between the
City of Yakima and Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima to lease City-owned property
to the religious organization for the purpose of a temporary homeless encampment. A
copy of the Lease Agreement is attached hereto and fully incorporated herein.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8'h day of January, 2019.
Kathy Coffey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar-Tee, City Clerk
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AGREED TERMINATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND TRANSFORM YAKIMA TOGETHER
THE PARTIES to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Yakima and Transform
Yakima Together, for the Lease of Property described as follows:
All that portion of Tracts 33 and 40 of Goodwin's Five Acre Tracts, Recorded in Volume
"A" of Plats, Page 18, records of Yakima County, Washington described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Tract 40, as described on Record of Survey,
recorded under Auditor's File No. 7718968, records of Yakima County, Washington,
thence North 0°15'41" East 75 feet; thence South 89°44'19" East 10 feet, to the point of
True Beginning; thence North 0°15'41" East 345 feet; thence South 89°44'19" East 280
feet; thence South 0°15'41"West 345 feet; thence North 89°44'19"West 280 feet; plus
or minus, to the point of True Beginning
as outlined in the original Lease Agreement dated October 18, 2017, and as twice amended (all
of which are attached hereto for reference), hereby agree to Terminate the Lease Agreement by
mutual agreement immediately upon signature by both parties.
Since the parties mutually agree to terminate the Lease, both parties hereby waive the forty-five
(45) calendar days' written notice contemplated in the Lease.
Transform Yakima Together has merged operations with Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima
and it is contemplated by the Parties that a new Lease Agreement will be entered into between
the City of Yakima and Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima to continue leasing the Property to
accommodate a temporary homeless encampment under the same terms and conditions.
Upon the effective date of this Termination, Transform Yakima Together shall remove any and
all personal property on the premises pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Lease Agreement. There
shall be no occupants on the premises as of the effective date of this Termination and no
services should be provided by Transform Yakima Together under the Lease Agreement being
terminated.
This Termination does not waive any claims that may have arisen, or may subsequently be
known, under the Lease Agreement, and does not avoid any terms and conditions of the Lease
Agreement subject to survival.
CITY OF YAKIMA TRANSFORM YAKIMA TOGETHER
Cliff Moore, City Manager Andy Ferguson, Executive Director
DATED: DATED:
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
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County of Yakima
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ANDY FERGUSON, the Executive
Director of Transform Yakima Together, signed this instrument, on oath stated that he
was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it to be the free and
voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Date
By:
Notary Public for the State of Washington
Residing at:
Appointment Expires
STATE OF WASHINGTON
) ss
County of Yakima
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Cliff Moore signed this instrument,
on oath stated that they were authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it
as the City Manager of the City of Yakima, Washington to be the free and voluntary act
of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Date:
By:
Notary Public for the State of Washington
Residing at:
Appointment Expires
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LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF YAKIMA
AND
SUNRISE OUTREACH CENTER OF YAKIMA
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Lease"), is executed by and between the City of
Yakima, a Washington State municipal corporation (hereinafter"LESSOR") and Sunrise Outreach
Center of Yakima, a Washington non-profit corporation registered with the State of Washington
and a religious organization pursuant to RCW 35.21.915 (hereinafter"LESSEE").
WHEREAS, LESSOR has property available for lease to be used as a temporary homeless
encampment and for homeless services, as provided by this Lease, and LESSEE desires to
occupy and use such property in accordance with this Lease and RCW 35.21.915,
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and the benefit to
be derived by each party, the parties agree as follows:
1. LEASED PREMISES. LESSOR does hereby lease and let unto LESSEE and LESSEE
does hereby lease and take from LESSOR, that unimproved property described below
(hereinafter referred to as "Property" or"leased premises") and as depicted on the drawing
marked as Exhibit 1, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof:
All that portion of Tracts 33 and 40 of Goodwin's Five Acre Tracts, Recorded in
Volume 'A' of plats, Page 18, records of Yakima County, Washington described
as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Tract 40, as described on Record of Survey,
recorded under Auditors File No. 7718968, records of Yakima County,
Washington; thence N 0°15'41" E 75 feet; thence S 89°44'19" E 10 feet, to the
point of True Beginning; thence N 0°15'41" E 345 feet; thence S 89°44'19" E 280
feet; thence S 0°15'41"W 345 feet; thence N 89°44'19"W 280 feet, plus or minus,
to the point of True Beginning.
PURSUANT to negotiations, it is understood by LESSOR that LESSEE intends to use the
Property as a temporary homeless encampment as outlined in this Lease pursuant to
RCW 35.21.915. LESSEE acknowledges and understands that the property has no
improvements or structures, and limited water, sewer and electrical services as of the date
of this Lease. LESSEE takes all services and utilities "as is, where is" and has an
opportunity to inspect the Property and make itself aware of utility locations.
LESSEE acknowledges that it is a religious organization pursuant to the term as used in
RCW 35.21.915.
2. TERM AND RENEWAL. The tenancy created by this Lease shall commence upon
signatures of both parties, and continue until November 15, 2020, unless otherwise
terminated as provided for herein. This Lease may be renewed in one year increments
for two additional one-year terms after November 15, 2020. The last date under this
Lease, if the two additional terms are exercised, will be November 15, 2022.
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3. RENT. In consideration for LESSEE's agreement to the terms and conditions of this
Lease, and that LESSEE shall use the property to operate a temporary homeless
encampment for homeless individuals, providing a safe, secure area for homeless
individuals to camp during the temporary periods listed herein while searching for
transitional or other housing, no rent shall be required as part of this Lease.
4. TAXES AND LIENS. LESSEE promises and agrees to pay, as the same become due
and payable, all licenses, fees and taxes, including but not limited to the leasehold excise,
required to be paid by LESSEE by reason of this Lease and by reason of LESSEE's use
and occupancy of the leased premises and by reason of LESSEE's construction or
ownership of improvements to the leased premises. LESSEE shall neither suffer nor
permit the attachment of any lien or other encumbrance on the leased premises by reason
of LESSEE's occupancy thereof. LESSEE agrees to indemnify LESSOR and shall hold
LESSOR harmless from any such taxes and liens.
5. USE.
(a) Age restrictions. Unaccompanied persons under the age of 18 are prohibited at
the homeless encampment. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a
parent or legal guardian and should be encouraged to take advantage of services
through other entities. LESSEE should put families with children in contact with other
agencies that can provide services to families with children. If there is no other option
for the family with children, such family with children may stay at the homeless
encampment if there is an approved area for families. Approved areas must be
physically separated from the general encampment by a site screened fence and gate
that is guarded 24 hours per day by a staff person that is not a resident. Approved
areas must have their own bathroom and handwashing facilities, as well as their own
community areas for relaxing, eating and/or recreation.
(b) General Use. LESSEE agrees to use the leased premises for operating and
facilitating a temporary encampment for homeless persons. Attached as Exhibit 2,
subject to the terms outlined in this lease agreement and fully incorporated herein, is
an operations plan and summary of the services and activities that are expected to be
offered at the temporary homeless encampment when in operation, subject to the
terms outlined in this lease agreement. No persons shall occupy the property and use
it as a temporary encampment or otherwise stay overnight, camp or otherwise occupy
the property in a temporary residential capacity during anytime period other than those
outlined herein.
Temporary Emergency Shelter Period Number 1: Persons may occupy the
homeless encampment for the temporary period starting on the date of this Lease
Agreement, through May 16, 2019. LESSEE agrees that from the calendar days of
May 17, 2019, through May 31, 2019, there shall be no homeless accommodations or
services, either overnight or during the daytime at the site. The site shall only be used
for maintenance of the property by LESSEE, development or improvement of the
property by LESSEE, or storage of equipment and items by LESSEE during this time.
It is anticipated that LESSEE will use this time period to clean, sanitize and organize
the encampment.
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Temporary Emergency Shelter Period Number 2: Persons may occupy the
homeless encampment for the temporary period of June 1, 2019 through November
15, 2019. LESSEE agrees that from the calendar days of November 16, 2019,through
December 31, 2019, there shall be no homeless accommodations or services, either
overnight or during the daytime at the site. The site shall only be used for maintenance
of the property by LESSEE, development or improvement of the property by LESSEE,
or storage of equipment and items by LESSEE during this time. It is anticipated that
LESSEE will use this time period to clean, sanitize and organize the encampment.
Temporary Emergency Shelter Period Number 3: Persons may occupy the
homeless encampment for the temporary period of January 1, 2020 through May 31,
2020. LESSEE agrees that from the calendar days of June 1, 2020, through June 15,
2020, there shall be no homeless accommodations or services, either overnight or
during the daytime at the site. The site shall only be used for maintenance of the
property by LESSEE, development or improvement of the property by LESSEE, or
storage of equipment and items by LESSEE during this time. It is anticipated that
LESSEE will use this time period to clean, sanitize and organize the encampment.
jf Temporary Emergency Shelter Period Number 4: Persons may occupy the
homeless encampment for the temporary period of June 16, 2020 through November
15, 2020. On November 16, 2020, the homeless encampment must be vacated.
LESSEE agrees that any further occupancy of the temporary emergency homeless
encampment shall be renegotiated as part of any renewal process.
(h) Additional facilities onsite. LESSEE, with express written permission of LESSOR,
through its City Manager, or his or her designee, may construct on-site facilities such
as community buildings, water and sewer connections, or other similar improvements
and facilities to be used during the time the temporary encampment is providing
emergency shelter upon receiving all necessary permits pursuant to the Yakima
Municipal Code and state law. Any such facilities may be used for storage of personal
property during the time where the homeless are not being served, but may not be
used to house people or conduct activities. Any such facilities should be winterized
and prepared for summer as appropriate.
(i) Tiny Homes. As part of the temporary homeless encampment, up to ten (10)
temporary tiny homes may be placed on the site. Said tiny homes shall be on skids,
so as to be removable. No tiny homes may be connected to water or sewer facilities
and must be "dry" units.
(i) Organized Religious Activities. No homeless services provided by LESSEE or any
of LESSEE's subcontractors shall be denied due to a person's religious affiliation or
lack thereof. LESSEE is hereby prohibited from conducting, or allowing other
organizations to enter the encampment to conduct, prayer and/or other religious
activities in locations and at times where the camp's residents' only way to avoid them
is to leave a common area or the encampment. This includes any community or dining
tents.
6. UTILITIES. LESSEE accepts all utility facilities as now existing at the location "as is,
where is" and understands that the City shall not be responsible for moving, adding or
supplementing any utilities or utility facilities. All costs for utilities services and
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improvements, including any costs for infrastructure necessary for said utilities, shall be
paid by LESSEE.
LESSEE shall install a meter and be charged separately from the City for all electricity
charges at no charge to LESSOR. LESSEE shall be responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the meter and any damages to the meter or power pole associated with
the meter or LESSEE'S use of the power pole for electricity. LESSEE shall coordinate
with Pacific Power to have all billings for electricity used during the term of this lease to be
billed directly to the LESSEE. A meter shall be installed prior to the effective date of this
Lease if not already installed at the Property. Billing must be maintained by LESSEE
during the course of this Lease.
LESSEE may connect to public water and/or sewer with the express written consent of
the LESSOR and approval of the location of pipelines and facilities by LESSOR (if
additional lines are requested). LESSEE is responsible for all costs associated therewith,
from the main water and sewer line to and throughout the property, including, but not
limited to permit fees, connection fees, and construction costs. LESSEE shall also be
responsible for obtaining any necessary easements or rights to cross private property if
necessary. Said easements and improvements shall be transferred to the LESSOR at the
termination of this Lease. LESSEE shall be limited to no more than three connections for
temporary bathroom, shower and/or kitchen facilities.
LESSEE shall be responsible for all utility charges, including, but not limited to, electricity,
water, sewer and garbage charges for the property. All payments shall be promptly made
upon receiving a bill, and in no event shall any payment become delinquent. Delinquent
payments for utilities may be considered a default under the terms and conditions of the
Lease.
7. CLEANING AND SANITATION. LESSEE acknowledges that the property shall be kept
in a clean and sanitary condition, including, but not limited to, property maintenance,
mowing, weekly garbage service (or more often if sanitation requires), sanitation facilities,
such as portable toilets and hand washing stations, and safe bio-hazard disposal areas
during the months the temporary encampment is operational. During the vacancy periods
as outlined above in Section 5, LESSEE acknowledges that the property shall be kept in
a clean and sanitary condition, winterized as necessary, kept free of debris and weeds,
and LESSEE shall do all necessary maintenance on the property. All sanitation facilities
shall be provided at the expense of the LESSEE and shall be cleaned and serviced as
needed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
8. PREMISES CONDITION AND FENCING. LESSEE has made a full inspection of the
premises, is fully aware of its condition and accepts the premises on an "AS-IS" basis.
LESSEE agrees to pay for any improvements, repairs and/or modifications necessary to
LESSEE's use, including but not limited to all costs associated with the installation of
improvements necessary to run a temporary homeless encampment.
All activities and services provided to the homeless as part of the temporary homeless
encampment shall occur within a fenced perimeter. LESSOR shall provide temporary
fencing in the length of 777 feet to LESSEE as part of this Lease. The fencing shall remain
the property of LESSOR and any damage or loss to fencing owned by LESSOR shall be
the responsibility of LESSEE. LESSEE shall return LESSOR's 777 feet of fencing in its
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original condition, normal wear and tear excepted, to the LESSOR at the termination of
this Lease. In the event additional fencing is needed by LESSEE to conduct its activities
and services for homeless persons on the property within a fenced area, LESSEE is
responsible for any and all additional costs, including permits and installation costs,
associated with placement of additional fencing.
9. CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS WAY FOR CITY VEHICLES. Due to LESSEE's desired
location for the temporary homeless encampment, LESSEE acknowledges that it is
necessary for LESSEE to construct an access driveway, including, but not limited to the
necessary curb cut in a width and location approved by the LESSOR, and approach. The
access driveway design, materials and location shall be approved by the City Engineer
and constructed at the sole expense of LESSEE. LESSEE shall be responsible for
obtaining all necessary permits to construct the access way. Said access way shall be
constructed upon request by the City.
10. MAINTENANCE. LESSEE agrees to keep and maintain the premises in at least as good
a condition as the condition of the premises at the beginning of LESSEE's occupancy,
normal wear and tear excepted. LESSEE further agrees that LESSEE shall be
responsible to maintain all leased areas, trade fixtures, water and sewer lines and
facilities, and other improvements, existing and future, in an attractive and usable manner
consistent with other LESSOR property. LESSEE understands and acknowledges that it
is responsible for all maintenance of the water and sewer lines and facilities within the
boundaries of the temporary emergency homeless encampment. Any back-ups, breaks,
or other damages to the water or sewer lines therein shall be promptly fixed by LESSEE
at its sole expense.
LESSEE agrees to maintain the areas adjacent to the property used by LESSEE in a safe,
sanitary, and usable condition at all times.
LESSEE is responsible for snow removal along the driveway access routes and within the
temporary emergency encampment as necessary. Snow removal along the driveway
access shall provide for emergency vehicle ingress and egress.
11. SIGNS AND SITE SCREENING. No signs are allowed on the property unless approved
in writing by LESSOR. The site shall be fenced. Additional site screening shall be
mutually agreed to by the parties.
12. IMPROVEMENTS. No improvements other than those specifically mentioned herein are
contemplated by this Lease. In the event improvements are made by LESSEE or
LESSOR that are affixed to the land, such improvements shall become part of the property
and revert to LESSOR upon termination of this Lease, or removed by LESSEE, the
determination of which shall be made solely by LESSOR, at no cost to the LESSOR.
13. REGULATIONS. LESSEE agrees to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations and policies of all governmental authorities, including policies adopted by
LESSOR, as such laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies apply to the use and
operation of the leased property and as those laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and
policies now exist or may hereafter become effective.
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LESSEE agrees to formulate a Code of Conduct, or other similar good neighbor
agreement and/or rules of conduct for the temporary homeless encampment. Such Code
of Conduct for use of the temporary homeless encampment by its residents should
include, but not be limited to, requiring that residents not commit violations of the law, that
residents have respect for other residents and neighboring property owners, and other
such regulations that ensure that the residents, and neighboring property owners and
residents, are safe, secure, and that the public health and safety is maintained. A copy of
the Code of Conduct shall be provided to the LESSOR within fifteen (15) days of the
effective date of this Lease.
LESSEE shall comply with all building, fire, and safety regulations, including, but not
limited to building codes concerning any structures built on premises and permit fees, if
written permission is granted to construct on-site facilities of any kind, and nuisance
regulations.
14. SITE PLAN. LESSEE, prior to the beginning date of this Lease, shall provide to the City
a site plan that depicts how the site is set up, the location of sanitation and other group
facilities, ingress and egress for emergency vehicles, as well as the maximum occupancy
of said encampment. Maximum occupancy shall be confirmed and ultimately determined
by the City of Yakima. Any modification of the site plan to allow for improvements or other
additional facilities shall be agreed to and approved by LESSOR. The site plan shall be
affixed hereto as Exhibit 3.
15. SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT. This Lease, or any interest herein or claim
hereunder, shall not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by LESSEE to any other
person or entity without the prior written consent of LESSOR. LESSOR is the sole
determiner of whether the Lease may be assigned, and its decision cannot be challenged.
In the event that such prior written consent to an assignment is granted, then the assignee
shall also assume all duties, obligations and liabilities of LESSEE stated herein.
16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. The parties agree that LESSOR may enter upon the leased premises at any
reasonable time to make such inspections as LESSOR may deem necessary to the proper
enforcement of any term, provision or condition of this Lease. No such entry or inspection
by LESSOR is required by this provision, and the failure of LESSOR to enter and make
inspection shall not alter the relationship of the parties and their respective rights and
duties provided by this Lease. LESSEE shall be granted the right of quiet enjoyment upon
performance of all terms of this Lease.
B. LESSOR reserves the right to take any action necessary or desirable by LESSOR to
protect the LESSOR's property against any activity interfering with the efficient operation
of the LESSOR's activities, together with the right to prevent LESSEE from erecting, or
permitting to be erected, any building or other structure on the LESSOR's property which,
in the opinion of the LESSOR, would limit the usefulness of the property or constitute a
hazard.
C. LESSOR shall have the right to use, unobstructed, the driveway off of 22' Street for
ingress and egress to LESSOR'S property for maintenance, operations, public safety, or
other purposes. The driveway off of 22' Street shall not be obstructed by parked or
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stationary vehicles, personal property, gates, persons, structures, or otherwise, at any
time.
D. All parking of occupants' vehicles at the temporary homeless encampment shall be
within the leased property. If a parking area is proposed, it must be paved or graveled to
avoid parking on dry grasses or combustible materials. No automotive work or
maintenance may be done on premises and LESSEE shall not allow people to live in their
vehicles, including RVs, on premises. Parking areas shall be indicated on the Site Plan.
17. INDEMNITY/DUTY TO DEFEND.
A. At no expense to LESSOR, LESSEE shall defend against and indemnify fully and save
harmless the City of Yakima and its elected and appointed officials, employees and
agents, from any and all liability, damages, suits, claims, actions, judgments or decrees,
including all expenses incidental to the investigation and defense thereof and including
reasonable attorneys' fees, based on or arising from the occupancy or use of the leased
premises by LESSEE, its servants, employees, agents, invitees, independent contractors
or any entity, person,firm or corporation acting on behalf of LESSEE or under its direction,
whether such claim shall be by LESSEE or a third party.
B. LESSEE agrees to reimburse LESSOR for any damage to City property, including the
leased premises, caused by the occupancy of LESSEE, its employees, agents, servants,
invitees, independent contractors or any person acting on behalf of LESSEE or under its
direction.
C. LESSEE shall keep and hold the City of Yakima, its elected and appointed officials,
agents and employees, free and harmless from any and all claims and actions, loss,
damage, expense or cost, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incidental to the
investigation and defense thereof, resulting from, arising out of, or caused by LESSEE's
use of the leased premises resulting in any liability under the Federal Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
9601 et seq.; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.; Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 42 U.S.C.
1251 et seq.; the Washington Environmental Policy Act, RCW Ch. 43.21C; the
Washington Water Pollution Control Act, RCW Ch. 90.48; the Washington Hazardous
Waste Management Act, RCW Ch. 70.105; the Washington Model Toxic Control Act,
RCW Ch. 70.105D, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, or under any applicable
local or state environmental ordinance, statute, law, rule or regulation. The provisions of
this subsection shall survive the termination of this Lease.
D. Further, during the term of this Lease where LESSEE is operating a temporary
homeless encampment on the property, LESSEE agrees and acknowledges that RCW
35.21.915(d) applies to the property and this Lease. That section specifically states:
An appointed or elected public official, public employee, or public agency as defined
in RCW 4.24.470 is immune from civil liability for (a) damages arising from the
permitting decisions for a temporary encampment for the homeless as provided in this
section and (b) any conduct or unlawful activity that may occur as a result of the
temporary encampment for the homeless as provided in this section.
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LESSEE shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless LESSOR, its appointed or elected
public officials, and public employees from any claims for damages arising from permitting
decisions for the temporary homeless encampment, including entry into this Lease, as
well as any conduct or unlawful activity that may occur as a result of the temporary
homeless encampment.
18. DEFAULT, TERMINATION & FORFEITURE.
A. The failure by LESSEE to comply with any term, provision or condition of this Lease
shall constitute grounds for termination of this Lease. This Lease and tenancy shall
terminate on written notice by LESSOR to LESSEE stating accurately the manner in which
LESSEE fails or has failed to comply with this Lease. LESSEE shall comply with this
Lease in the manner specified in the notice within thirty (30) days from LESSEE's receipt
of such notice, otherwise this Lease and tenancy shall be terminated. Such notice shall
be given in writing and served on LESSEE by personal delivery or mailed by certified mail
with return receipt requested addressed to LESSEE at its address stated below or such
other address as the parties may advise each other in writing. It is further agreed that
after receipt of notices and as an additional condition to avoid forfeiture, LESSEE shall
pay LESSOR's costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, for the preparation and
service of such notice. Notices shall be deemed received three (3) days after mailing to
LESSEE at the address below or such other address as the parties may advise each other
in writing.
B. Either party may terminate this Lease, with or without cause, upon forty-five (45)
calendar days' written notice.
C. Upon termination of this Lease for any reason, LESSEE shall immediately surrender
the premises to the LESSOR in good condition and repair, ordinary wear and usage
excepted; and LESSEE shall remove all of LESSEE'S personal property, trade fixtures, or
equipment from the premises and shall repair any damage to the premises caused by
such removal. Any personal property of LESSEE, or anyone claiming under LESSEE,
which shall remain upon the premises at the expiration or termination of this Lease shall
be deemed to have been abandoned and may be retained by LESSOR as LESSOR'S
property or disposed of by LESSOR in such manner as LESSOR sees fit without
compensation to LESSEE. Further, LESSEE shall remove all occupants from the
temporary homeless encampment as of the effective date of termination of the Lease,
whether it be through default or at the end of this Lease's term.
19. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE. To the extent required by law, LESSEE, for itself, its
personal representatives, agents, officers, successors in interest and assigns, as a part of
the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree as follows:
A. No person, on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap
or national origin, shall be unreasonably excluded from participation in, denied the benefits
of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in LESSEE's personnel policies and
practices or in the use or operation of LESSEE's services or facilities.
B. LESSEE agrees that in the construction of any improvements on, over or under the
leased premises and the furnishing of services thereon, no person, on the grounds of race,
color, religion, sex, marital status, handicap, age or national origin, shall be unreasonably
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excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to
discrimination.
C. LESSEE agrees that participation in religious activities shall not be required to obtain
any of the services provided on the property that is subject to this Lease.
20. INSURANCE. It is understood the City does not maintain liability insurance for the
LESSEE and/or its officers, employees, agents and/or subcontractors.
Further, LESSEE shall obtain insurance as follows:
A. Property Insurance. On or before the effective date of this Lease LESSEE shall
procure and maintain a policy or policies of property insurance in an amount acceptable
to the LESSOR with respect to the Property and LESSEE's personal property. LESSEE
will hold the City harmless for any damage to property owned by LESSEE and waive its
right of subrogation for any damage to their property.
B. Liability Insurance. On or before the effective date of this Lease, LESSEE shall
provide the City proof of liability insurance in the amount of Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) per occurrence combined bodily injury and property damage that states
who the provider is, the amount of coverage, the policy number and when the policy and
provisions provided are in effect. The policy shall name the City, its elected and appointed
officials, officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds and shall contain a clause
that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City thirty
(30) days' prior written notice. A copy of all such policies shall be provided to the City
upon request.
21. INTEGRATION AND SUPERSESSION. This document embodies the entire Lease
between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein contained and supersedes
any and all prior negotiations, discussions, agreements, and understandings between the
parties as to the subject matter hereof, which are hereby declared terminated and of no
further force and effect. No amendments or modifications hereof shall be enforceable
unless in writing, signed by both parties.
22. SEVERABILITY. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any part, term or provision of
this Lease to be illegal, or invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions
shall not be affected, and the parties' rights and obligations shall be construed and
enforced as if the Lease did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid. If any
provision of this Lease is in direct conflict with any statutory provision of the State of
Washington, that provision which may conflict shall be deemed inoperative and null and
void insofar as it may conflict, and shall be deemed modified to conform to such statutory
provision.
23. NON-WAIVER. The waiver by LESSOR or LESSEE of the breach of any provision of this
Lease by the other party shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
breach by either party or prevent either party thereafter enforcing any such provision.
24. NOTICES. Notices shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid or hand
delivered. Such notices shall be deemed effective when mailed or hand delivered at the
addresses specified below.
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CITY OF YAKIMA SUNRISE OUTREACH CENTER
do Cliff Moore do Dave Hanson
129 North 2nd Street 221 East Martin Luther King Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98901
509-575-6000 509-901-6680
Time is of the essence of this entire Lease.
25. RECORDING. This Lease shall be recorded, pursuant to RCW 65.08.060, with the
Yakima County Auditor. LESSEE shall be responsible for recording this Lease and providing a
conformed copy to LESSOR for its records within ten (10) days of both parties signing the Lease.
CITY OF YAKIMA SUNRISE OUTREACH CENTER OF
YAKIMA
By By
Cliff Moore, City Manager Dave Hanson, Executive Director
Date: Date:
ATTEST:
By
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
City Resolution No.
City Contract No.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
) ss
County of Yakima
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that DAVE HANSON, the Executive
Director of Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima, signed this instrument, on oath stated
that he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it to be the free and
voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
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Date
By:
Notary Public for the State of Washington
Residing at:
Appointment Expires
STATE OF WASHINGTON
) ss
County of Yakima
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Cliff Moore signed this instrument,
on oath stated that they were authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it
as the City Manager of the City of Yakima, Washington to be the free and voluntary act
of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Date:
By:
Notary Public for the State of Washington
Residing at:
Appointment Expires
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