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Home My WebLink About1989-08-14-1000AM-Regular• BRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN. TEXAS 1 FILFO fOR RECORD - PF PATE 9 AT Y, :Vs M e~ AGENDA BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING MONDAY; AUGUST 14, 1989, 10:00 A.M. I • 1. ;Invocation. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Request from Mr. Elrey Ash to address Commissioners' Court in regard to the Brazos County 4-H Sportsman's Club. 4. Consider and take action on the proposal by the City of Bryan for the relocation of power lines on Highway 60. 5. Consider and take action on setting fees to be charged by the Sheriff and Constables of Brazos County. 6. Consider and take action to amend lease agreement for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office space. 7. Consider and take action on Quit Claim Deed to Edbel Jones/Holiday Mobile Home Park. 8. Acknowledge receipt of Extension Service, County and Precinct Officers Reports. 9. Consider and take action on personnel change of status. 10. Consider and take action on payment of claims. 11. Adjourn. . 1 i YO L PAGE .S ; M . t; COMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1989 i r I A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos 11County, Texas was held in the Commissioners'. Courtroom in the Courthouse in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 10:00 i a.m. on Monday, August 14, 1989, with the following members of I' :the Court' present: ,I R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge, Presiding; Gary Norton, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Walter Wilcox, Commissioner of Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Milton Turner, Commissioner of Precinct 4; Frank Boriskie, County Clerk. I The following citizens and officials were in attendance: ,I Ruth McLeod Administrative Assistant Kristi Matthews County Judge's Office Rosalie Todaro Auditor's office A. H. Winder County Engineer Sandie Walker Treasurer Bill Thornal Deputy Constable Pct. 7 Winfred E. Pittman Constable Pct. 7 Elizabeth Sharp Bryan/College Station Eagle I! Alice Brown KBTX-TV Kathy Young KBTX-TV Ramiro Quintero Brazos County Resident i Dick Britten Brazos County Resident i Edsel Jones Brazos County Resident Willie Pruitt Brazos County Resident Wayne Landry 4-H Club ;i Kelly Locke 4-H Club j Curtis Landry 4-H Club Brent Bond 4-H Club Donald Joe Lampo 4-H Club ii Cody Catalina 4-H Club E. B. Ash 4-H Club ' Travis Catalina 4-H Club ii Ellen Ash 4-H Club Betsy Mies 4-H Club j Patrick Mies 4-H Club Mrs. Elaine Mies 4-H Club Shanon Locke 4-H Club Dianne Bond 4-H Club Diannia Landry 4-H Club I Larry Locke 4-H Club Kevin McCarl 4-H Club Bradley Coble 4-H Club i Lynne McCarl 4-H Club I Commissioner Sims gave i the invocation and led the pledge of l The County Judge welcomed the young people of the 4-H ,,Sportsman's Club and turned the floor over to Mr. Elrey Ash !who in turn turned the floor over to his son E. B. Ash, President ~iof the 4-H Sportsman Club. I' Mr. Ash informed the Court that VO L V PAGE 5-Y II i 'Commissioners Court meeting August 14, 989 ,during the period of August 3, 1989 to August 5, 1989 the members • lof the Sportsman's Club participated in the Texas State Trap and ISkeet Shoot in Waco. The team won forty two (42) individual and 1twelve (12) team awards. Included, was the high overall state ~ichampionship traveling trophy for three man teams in all three IMage groups. The entire team performance lead to winning the ~iState/Bicounty award for the third straight year. He continued 'saying how honored he was to be a part of the team and that the !,trophies will be housed in the Extension Service office until i1next August. Mr. Elrey Ash informed the Court that the Sportsman 'j 1IClub had been in existence since 1976 and in that time had won ;'seventeen (17) state titles plus the three (3) this year and that i ,,one young woman had gone on to compete on the national level. 1• ;The County Judge congratulated the youngsters on their accomplishments. i I' f 1. ~i The Court next considered approval of a proposal by the City 'lof Bryan for the relocation of power lines on Highway 60. On !I !,motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Wilcox, 11 ithe Court voted unanimously to approve payment to the City of 11 !!Bryan for the relocation. The estimated cost for the relocation iI ~lis $69,727.23. It was the consensus of the Court to table consideration of ,the setting of fees to be charged by the Sheriff and Constables lof Brazos County until a later date. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner iNorton, the Court voted unanimously to accept the amended lease I !;agreement between Mike Hensarling and Brazos County for rental of office space for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2. The term of !the lease shall be for a period commencing on September 1, 1989 1) hand ending on December 31, 1990. Brazos County agrees to pay 1$334.00 per month on the first of each month. The Court next considered a quit claim deed to Edsel Jones/Holiday Mobil Home Park on 0.5 acres of easement along the gold abandoned I&GN Rail Road property between Dowling Road and FM 2818. On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner i e F' 1 I~ .1 IICommissioners Court meeting August 14, 989 !'Sims, the Court voted unanimous) to ~ y grant to Mr. Jones a quit ,:claim deed to the easement with the stipulation that Mr. Jones grant easement to any entity needing easement. r The Court acknowledged receipt of the Extension Service ;reports for July 1989 and acknowledged reoeipt of reports from County and Precinct Offices showing revenues collected and !remitted to the County Treasurer. An excerpt from those reports is attached hereto. The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of the following employees. NAME DEPARTMENT REASON Schreiber, Amy Auditor' Office Resignation Joiner, Saundra Tax Office Resignation Nelson, Linda Tax Office Resignation Jones, Mary Data Processing Step Increase Tijerina, Patricia Data Processing Step Increase Langley, Jimmy D. Juvenile Services JB dec. in sal. i Ekroth, Aina County Attorney Merit Increase I On motion by Commissioner Turner, seconded by Commissioner Norton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the changes as submitted. The Court next considered the following Claims as submitted by the County Treasurer for payment: 10 General Fund----------------Claims 139465 thru 139826 20 Road & Bridge---------------Claims 139990 thru 140006 21 Boonville Cemetery----------Claims 139827 thru 22 Road & Bridge II------------Claims 139828 thru 139835 i 30 Capital Projects & Improvements: Proposition I---------Claims 139836 thru 139840 40 Law Library ----Claims 139841 thru 43 Oil & Gas Fund--------------Claims 139842 thru 54 Health Department-----------Claims 139861 thru 139887 55 Foster Care-----------------Claims 139888 thru 139969 60 Payroll--------------------- Claims 139970 thru 139983 is 61 Health & Life Ins-----------Claims 139984 thru 72 Bail Bond Board-------------Claims 139985 thru i~ 90 Community Services Off------Claims 139986 thru 91 Juvenile Comm. Grant--------Claims 139987 thru 97 Narc. Traf. Task Force------Claims 139988 thru 139989 On line checks - 54343-54344, 54348-54349, 54350-54357, !i 54359, 54345-54347 On motion by Commissioner Turner, seconded by Commissioner I !Norton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as :-submitted. !i There being no further business to come before the Court, jlthe meeting was adjourned. I I I VOL--~ PAGE-Y-Y- Ij 1 .u 1 The foregoing minutos have been examined and approved in open Court this the day ofs~, 19 in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. • i r i 1 f R. J 11 mgreen County Judge Walter Wilcox Commissioner, Precinct 2 M on Turner Commissioner, Precinct 4 i p U Gary rt n Com sioner, Precinct 1 Z--v'~ Ran Y S s Commis ioner, Precinct 3 Frank Borisk County Clerk V01---V--PAGE-,!Y9 OFFICERS REPORTS JULY 1989 FRANK BORISKIE, COUNTY CLERK Fees $25,584.75 Trial Fee 316.00 County Judge Fees 154.00 County Attorney Fees 2,643.00 Sheriff's Fees 939.25 Arrest Fees 741.00 Bond Service Fees 373.00 Judge's Education Fees 72.00 Committment Fees 250.00 Fees-Bryan/College Station 0.00 Criminal Justice Planning 622.00 Law Enforcement Fees 63.50 Victims of Crime 926.00 Judicial Court Training 63.50 Operators Chauf. License 150.00 Law Library Fees 195.00 Road and Bridge Fines 13,624.50 Appellate Court Fees 10.00 Other/Jury Fee Probate 0.00 Interest/Bail Bond Account 0.00 TOTAL $46,727.50 TRAVIS NELSON, DISTRICT CLERK NO REPORT Fees $11,660.50 Trial 6 Jury Fee 90.00 Sheriff's Fees 1,469.50 Sheriff's Jury Fees 482.50 District Attorney Fees 123.00 DPS Arrest Fees 0.00 Criminal Justice Planning 60.00 j,aw Enforcement Fund 3.00 Victims of Crime Fund 55.00 Judicial Court Training 2.00 Road and Bridge Fines 728.00 Law Library Fees 723.50 Appellate Court Fees 482.50 Interest/Bail Bond Account 0.00 TOTAL $15,879.50 B.H. DEWEY, JR., JUSTICE OF PEACE PRECINCT 4, PLACE 1 Fines $0.00 Small Claims 77.00 Civil Claims 120.00 Sheriff's Fees 0.00 Constable Fees-Pct. 4 740.00 Copies/Abstracts of Judgement 45.00 Jury Fee 0.00 Transcript Fees 0.00 Writ Fees 0.00 Execution Fees 5.00 Citation Fees 0.00 Other 7.62 TOTAL $994.62 i V OL PAG E- V a -4 1 i OFFICERS REPORTS JULY 1989 CAROLYN M. HENSARLING, JUSTICE OF PEACE, PRECINCT 4, PLACE 2 Fines (County Share) Sheriff Fees Constable Fees Pct. 4 Constable Fees Pct. 7 Brazos-County - Arrest Fee TABC - Arrest Fee DPS-Arrest Fee Parks & Wildlife-Arrest Fee Sp. Exp. Deferred Adjudication Bail Bond Interest Driving Safety/Insurance Fees Certified Copies/Abstracts Checking Account Interest Criminal Justice Planning Law Enforcement Fees Crime Victims Compensation Judicial Court Training Operators/Chauf. License Fund TOTAL GEORGE BOYETT,. JUSTICE OF PEACE PRECINCT 7, PLACE 1 4 •f, i ~i •I $9,379.93 63.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 27.00 327.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 180.00 0.00 68.20 660.00 196.50 405.00 131.00 450.00 $11,890.63 Fines (County Share) $3,996.50 Constable Fees - Pct. 7 280.00 TABC-Arrest Fee 126.00 College Station PD Arrest Fee 0.00 TAMU Arrest Fee 138.00 DPS Arrest Fee 45.00 Small Claims/Civil Fees 103.00 Certified Copies/Abstracts 25.00 Jury/Citation Fees/Deferred Fee 5.00 Driving Safety/Insurance Fees 80.00 Checking Account Interest I 43.41 Criminal Justice Planning 515.00 Law Enforcement Fees 154.50 Crime Victims Compensation 309.00 Judicial Court Training 103.00 Operators/Chauf. License Fund 225.00 Deferred Adjudication Adm. Fees i 0.00 TOTAL $6,148.41 WES HALL, JUSTICE OF PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 2 Fines (County Share) $1,375.50 Constable Fees - Pct. 7 285.00 TABC Arrest Fee 3.00 Parks & Wildlife-Arrest Fee 0.00 TAMU-Arrest Fee 72.00 DPS-Arrest Fee 24.00 Small Claims/Civil Fees 96.00 Certified Copies/Abstracts 15.00 Jury/Citation Fees 0.00 Driving Safety/Insurance Fees 110.00 Deferred Adjudication Admin. Fee 0.00 Checking Account Interest 33.95 Criminal Justice Planning 165.00 Law Enforcement Fees 46.50 Crime Victims Compensation 99.00 Judicial Court Training 33.00 Operators/Chauf. License Fund 75.00 TOTAL $2,432.95 VOL ✓ PAGE if OFFICERS REPORTS JULY 1989 MARY HORN, JUSTICE OF PEACE, PRECINCT 2 Fines (County Share) $3,881.00 Sheriff Fees 6.00 Constable Fees 0.00 DPS-Arrest Fee 252.00 Parks & Wildlife-Arrest Fee 0.00 TABC-Arrest Fee 0.00 Civil Fees/Small Claims 0.00 Certified Copies/Abstracts 12.50 Jury/Citation Fees 0.00 Driving Safety/Insurance Fees 290.00 Checking Account Interest •53.25 Court Fee 0.00 Criminal Justice Planning 430.00 Law Enforcement Fees 128.00 Crime Victims Compensation 255.00 Judicial Court Training 85.00 Operators/Chauf. License Fund 150.00 TOTAL $5,542.75 TOMMY LYONS, JUSTICE OF PEACE, PRECINCT 1 Fines (County Share) $4,150.5U Sheriff Fees 0.00 Constable Fees 0.00 DPS-Arrest Fee 216.00 Parks & Wildlife-Arrest Fee 0.00 Civil Fees/Small Claims 0.00 Certified Copies/Abstracts 0.00 Jury/Citation Fees 0.00 Driving Safety/Insurance Fees 140.00 Checking Account Interest 20.24 Criminal Justice Planning 360.00 Law Enforcement Fees 106.00 Crime Victims Compensation 216.00 Judicial Court Training 72.00 Operators/Chauf. License Fund 225.00 TOTAL $5,505.74 RAY TRUELOVE, JUSTICE OF PEACE, PRECINCT 3 Fines (County Share) $2,696.50 Sheriff Fees 0.00 Constable Fees Pct. 3 0.00 DPS-Arrest Fee 150.00 Parks & Wildlife-Arrest Fee 0.00 TABC Arrest Fees 3.00 Civil Fees/Small Claims 0.00 Certified Copies/Abstracts 0.00 Jury/Citation Fees/TABC 0.00 Driving Safety/Insurance Fees 70.00 Checking Account Interest 14.93 Criminal Justice Planning 255.00 Law Enforcement Fees 76.50 Crime Victims Compensation 153.00 Judicial Court Training 51.00 Operators/Chauf. License Fund 225.00 TOTAL $3,694.93 VOL~Y~PAG E~~? i x • j i i •I OFFICERS REPORTS JULY 1989 ANTONE DOBROVOLNY, JUSTICE OF PEACE, PRECINCT 5 Fines (County Share) Sheriff Fees Constable Fees-Pct. 5 )PS-Arrest Fee Parks & Wildlife-Arrest Fee 'ABC Arrest Fees Civil Fees/Small Claims Certified Copies/Abstracts Jury/Citation Fees Driving Safety/Insurance Fees Deferred Adjudication Admin. Fees Checking Account Interest Criminal Justice Planning Law Enforcement Fees Crime Victims Compensation Judicial Court Training Operators/Chauf. License Fund TOTAL RAYMOND DAY, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 1 Fees JOHNNY BURKHALTER, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 2 Fees MERL SMITH, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 3 Fees LOUIS GARCIA, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 4 Fees FRANKIE NEMEC, JR., CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 Fees WINFRED PITTMAN, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 7 Fees BRAZOS CENTER Fees Interest Deposits Retained TOTAL RONNIE MILLER, SHERIFF Work Release Fees Bail Bond Fees Civil Fees Meal Reimbursement Bail Bond Board Interest TOTAL $7,779.13 6.00 35.00 510.00 3.00 9.00 7.00 0.00 5.00 520.00 0.00 52.15 880.00 263.00 528.00 176.00 450.00 $11,223.28 NO REPORT NO REPORT NO REPORT NO REPORT $0.00 NO REPORT $0.00 NO REPORT $8,821.00 141.30 0.00 $8,962.30 $350.00 220.00 145.00 150.00 177.95 $1,042.95 VOL PAGE s i~ OFFICERS REPORTS JULY 1989 E. A. WENTRCEK, JUVENILE PROBATION Fees DAN BETO, ADULT PROBATION Fines Restitution Court Costs TOTAL JIM KUBOVIAK, COUNTY ATTORNEY Check Collection Fees Check Subcription Fees Investigator Fees TOTAL GERALD L. WINN, TAX ASSESSOR/ COLLECTOR Ad Valorem Fees TOTAL OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT PERMITS ESTRAY FEES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT VOL~,_pAG 'f!! NO REPORT $$20,378.00 $29,207.90 NO REPORT $0.00 0.00 0.00 $0.00 $73,491.93 24,083.58 $97,575.51 $0.00 $0.00 t . 1 i i Z • r~ LEASE AGREEMENT This lease Agreement is made and entered into this 14th day of August, 1989 by, and between MIKE HENSARLING of Brazos County, herein called 'Lessor', and BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS herein called "Lessee". In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, Lessor does hereby demise and lease to Lessee, and Lessee does hereby lease from Lessor, the following described premises located in Brazos County, Texas: Office space (approximately 940 sq. ft.) in the building located on on the corner of FM 2154 and Church Street in Wellborn to include water and sewer along with restroom. It will also provide handicap access. TERM The term of this lease shall be for a period commencing on September 1, 1989 and ending on December 31, 1990. RENT Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor as rent for the leased premises the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-Four dollars ($334.00) per month on the first of each month. USE OF PREMISES The leased premise shall be used only as an off ice and Lessee shall not permit the leased premises or any part thereof to be use for: (a) the conduct of any offensive, noisy, or dangerous activity that would increase the premiums for fire insurance on the leased premises= (b) the creation or VO PAGE 5-5-S-7 • I maintenance of a public nuisance; (c) anything which is against public regulations or rule of any public authority at any time applicable to the leased premises; or (d) any purpose or in any manner which will obstruct, interfere with, or infringe on the rights of other tenants or adjoining property owned'by Lessor, nor shall the leased premises be occupied by any person or persons other than the person or persons authorized by Lessee. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold Lessor and the property i of Lessor, including the leased premises, fee and harmless, from any and all liability for injury to, or death of, any person, I including employees of Lessee or for damage to property arising from the use and occupancy of the leased premises by Lessee or from the act or omission of any person, or persons, including r employees of Lessee, in or about the leased premises with the express or implied consent of lessee; provided that nothing in this agreement shall expand or enlarge the liability of lessee greater than that of Lessee under the Texas Tort Claims Act. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS Lessee shall make no alterations to the building on the leased premises nor construct any buildings or other improvements on the leased premises without first having obtained the written i consent of Lessor. LESSOR REPAIRS Lessor shall, after notice and at his expense, make all roof, floor (other than surface material), pavement, electrical, 2 VOL PACE 1 7 I • • Y plumbing, air-condition, heating, structural repairs and replacements, including but not limited to those required by public authorities, all repairs and replacements to and painting of the exterior walls, (outside doors and overhead doors are considered as outside walls). Lessor shall replace all broken window and plate glass except damage resulting from negligence of Lessee. If Lessor fails or neglects within a reasonable time to make repairs or corrections which, under the terms hereof Lessor is required to make after written notice to Lessor by Lessee, or having started such repairs or corrections, Lessor fails to complete them within a reasonable time, Lessee may cause such repairs or corrections to be made or completed at Lessor's cost and expense and may deduct from subsequent installments of rent an amount sufficient to reimburse itself for costs and expenses incurred. Unless otherwise herein provided, all normal repairs, painting and replacements to the inside of buildings shall be made at the expense of Lessee which shall surrender the same at the end of the Lease term or any extension thereof in substantially as good condition as when received, ordinary wear and tear, damage by fire or the elements and unavoidable casualties excepted. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES Should any building or improvements on the leased premises be damaged or destroyed by fire, the elements, acts of God, or other causes not the fault of Lessee or any person in or about the leased premises with the express or implied consent of 3 VOL- V__.PESGE .ts=-i lei 4. F Lessee, they shall be repaired or replaced by Lessor at his own cost and expense and the rent payable by Lessee pursuant to this lease shall be abated to the extent such damage or destruction renders the leased premises uninhabitable by Lessee. .Provided however, should the cost of repairing or restoring any buildings or improvements 'so damaged or destroyed exceed twenty-five percent (258) of-the replacement cost of all buildings and improvements now located on the leased premises, or if more than fifty percent (508) of the total floor space of the leased premises shall be rendered unfit for Lessee's occupancy this lease may be terminated by either party by ten (10) days written notice. If less than fifty percent (508) of the total floor space of leased premises shall be uninhabitable and repair and restoration can be accomplished within ninety (90) days, Lessor may, at his option, either repair and restore the damaged buildings and improvements or cancel this lease and return any unearned rent previously paid by Lessee under this lease. CONDITION OF PREMISES Lessee stipulates that the leased premises, as well as all building and improvements located thereon, are at the date of this lease in good order, repair and a safe and clean condition. UTILITIES All charges for electricity, shall be paid by Lessee. All charges for water and other utility services shall be paid by Lessor. 4 VO PAG v r' " I Y J • • IMPROVEMENTS PROPERTY OF LESSOR AlI al1terations , changes, and improvements built constructed, or placed in the leased premises by Lessee, other than movable personal property shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Lessor and Lessee, be the property of Lessor and remain in the leased premises at the expiration or sooner termination of this lease. Lessee at the termination of the lease shall not be required to restore the improvements to their original condition. Nothing contained in this paragraph, however, shall authorize Lessee to make or place any such alteration, change, or improvements on the leased premises without having first obtained the written consent of Lessor. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING Lessee shall not assign this lease nor sublet the leased premises or any interest therein without first obtaining the written consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. A consent by Lessor to one assignment or subletting shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting. An assignment or subletting without the written consent of Lessor,shall be void and shall, at the option of the Lessor, terminate the lease. LESSEE'S RIGHT TO PERFORM In the event Lessor violates or fails to perform any provisions or agreements of the lease to be performed or complied with by Lessor, and such violation or failure continues for 5 VOLE PACE ~ I or - - 1 fifteen (15) days after written notice thereof to Lessor, Lessee may, in addition to all remedies available to it, be entitled to perform on behalf of Lessor and deduct all such payments from the rent. DEFAULT BE LESSEE t Should Lessee be in default for a period of more than ten (10) days in the payment of any rent payable under this lease or in the performance of any other provision of this lease and such default continues for thirty (30) days after written notice, Lessor may terminate this lease and regain possession of the leased premises in the manner provided by the laws of the State of Texas in effect at the date of such default. HOLD OVER At the expiration of this lease, should Lessee hold over for any reason whatsoever, it is hereby agreed that in the absence of a written agreement to the contrary, such tenancy shall be from month to month only under the same conditions and at the same monthly rental as provided herein. SUBORDINATION OF LEASE This lease and Lessee's leasehold interest under this lease are and shall be subject, subordinate, and inferior to any lien or encumbrance now on the leased premises by Lessor. RIGHT OF INSPECTION Lessor and his agents have the right at all reasonable times during the terms of this lease to enter the leased premises for the purpose of inspecting them and all building and improvements 6 VOL V PAGE 510 • I } . I~ Y thereon; provided however that the right of inspection shall not extend to any record, the disclosure of which is prohibited by law. 7 I PARKING Ample space will be provided for parking vehicles. NOTICES Any and all notices or other communication required or permitted by this lease to be served on or given to either party to this lease by the other party hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly served and given when personally delivered to the party to whom it is directed, or in lieu of such personal service, when deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Lessor, Mike Hensarling, P. 0. Box 126, Wellborn, Texas 77881; addressed to Lessee, Brazos County, 300 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803-5327, until otherwise notified. Either party hereto may change his address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written notice of such change to the other party in the manner provided for in this paragraph. USE OF OFFICES The leased premises are to be used as office space for the Justice of the Peace for Precinct Two (2) of Brazos County. LOCATION FOR RENT PAYMENT Unless changed by written notice pursuant to the provisions in the above heading under Notices, all rent payable under this lease shall be paid to Lessor at P. O. Box 126, Wellborn, Texas, 77881. 7 VOL -br"',% 61 4 l ATTORNEY'S FEES Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning the leased premises, this lease, or the rights f and duties of either party in relation thereof, the party f prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled, in addition to such relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum as and for his attorney's fees in such litigation. TEXAS LAW TO APPLY i This agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the I parties created hereunder are performable in Brazos County. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION In case any one or more of the provisions contained in the agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable it shall not affect any other provision thereof and I~ i this agrement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. PRIOR AGREEMENTS SUPERSEDED ii 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. AMENDMENT 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 8 vOIL.V _PAGF 5~,l I 1 d !3 1 ~3 II hereto. OPTION TO RENEW Lessee may renew this lease for four (4) successive one-year terms by giving Lessor written notice of such renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then current term. Each such renewal shall be upon the same terms and conditions. • LESSOR: MIKE HENSARLING By: .111,11 ;•T^~r LESSEE: A_ T: BRAZOS COUNTY By. . 91 J • 1'1i11f111r11,..11 y 9 ..01 VO PAG "F