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1. LEASED SPACE. Arts Council will lease all of the offices located in the Courthouse located on the first floor except for the "Museum Room" whjich is currently leased to Historic Cabarrus, Inc. Arts Council will also have shared use of a conference room and the kitchen in the Courthouse. Hereafter, the office space and shared use of the conference room and kitchen shall be collectively referred to as the "Leased Premises". The County will install electrical and telephone connections in the Leased Premises for the use of Arts Council. 2. TERM OF LEASE. To have and to hold for a term of 10 years commencing on January 1, 2007, and ending at midnight on December 31, 2016, unless sooner terminated by written mutual consent of both parties. The term of the Lease shall be automatically extended for two (2) additional five year terms, unless either party gives written notice at least sixty (90) days prior to the end of the then current term that it wishes to terminate the Lease. 3. LEASE PAYMENTS. Arts Council shall pay the County annual rent of $1.00(ONE DOLLAR) for the right to occupy the Leased Premises. Lease payments shall be due and payable the first day of July each year of the Lease term. 4. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES. a) Maintenance: The County will maintain the exterior of the Courthouse building and the grounds, which responsibilities will include, without limitation, maintenance and repair of the Courthouse structure, roof, HVAC system, landscaping and lighting of the Courthouse grounds, and maintaining the currently available parking facilities on the Courthouse grounds. All maintenance and repairs shall be performed in a workmanlike manner, normal wear and tear excepted. In addition, the County agrees to maintain the interior of the Courthouse building in a condition as much like its original condition as possible; provided however, that central heating, air conditioning, electrical fixtures and appliances may be utilized in such ways that are as non intrusive as possible on the Courthouse interior and in keeping with the original fixtures. The County may make such additional improvements as shall contribute to the beauty of the Courthouse as close as possible to what is believed to be its original existence. All such improvements shall be done under consultation with a competent architect and according to a general plan of organized historic renovation and restoration. ~~