Shelby County A & M
Shelbyville, KY  40065
(502)647-0064

This lease agreement entered into this day of 200 , by and between Shelby County A & M Fair Board, (Lessor), and , (Lessee).

WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a contractual agreement wherein Lessor agrees to lease to Lessee facilities on the property at the Shelby County Fairgrounds as outlined in Exhibit A. NOW THEREFORE FOR A GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, including the mutual premise and covenants set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,

The parties to this lease agree to the following terms and also acknowledge a violation of any of these terms could result in a cancellation of this agreement.

1. All payments are due in advance. A signed agreement must be executed prior to the event Lessee is scheduled.
2. Any function put on by, held in conjunction with, endorsed or sponsored by or any knowledge of by Lessee shall be law abiding and shall not be disruptive to any residence surrounding the grounds and shall not cause damage to the Shelby County Fairgrounds property. Functions, which violate these terms, could be subject to prosecution under the law and termination of the contract.
3. If Lessee is found in violation of these rules, Lessee will be asked to remove their property and vacate the premises. No refund will be granted and additional fines may be assessed based on the violation and if property damage is involved. The dollar amount to be determined as to the damage and possible replacement of property and or liability issues that may result.
4. The Lessor is not responsible for any loss or theft suffered by the Lessee or their participants, which may occur on the property during the term of the lease.
5. The Lessee agrees to be fully responsible for any and all damages resulting to the leased property during the term of this agreement. This would include damages by outside parties that are hired or brought onto the property by the Lessee to facilitate the event or function in which the Lessee has leased the property.
6. The parties agree that the Lessor has the option to require a damage deposit of $150.00, which may be returned after the leased period upon inspection by the Lessor that damage did not occur.
7. If Lessee desires to utilize trailer or RV hook-up prior approval is required and a charge of $15.00 per hook-up will be charged. The Lessor assumes no responsibility for power surge or damages from Lessee hooking to electric utility furnished by Lessor.
8. If Lessee requires use of tractor and wagon a fee of $10.00 will be charged. It is the Lessee’s responsibility to replenish fuel used and returns in working condition. Lessor assumes no responsibility for injury, damage or any accident that may occur while Lessee uses equipment during the event.
9. The Board or its designated representative must first approve any changes to the physical structure or grounds.
10. The Lessor requires the Lessee to furnish Liability Insurance to hold the Lessor harmless of any and all accidents or legal proceedings that could result from the event held by the Lessee.
11. Any and all decorations that the Lessee posts will need to be removed and disposed of including, but not limited to (staples, tape, wire, etc.).
12. If alcohol is to be sold or consumed for any function then notice will be given to the Shelby County A & M Board and Lessee agrees to supply proof of insurance and copies of Alcohol License and required documents, which are necessary to legally sell or consume Alcohol on the property.

This agreement may be assigned with written consent of the non-assigning party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Prior to the Lessee entering the property and at any time during the term of the lease, a liability insurance policy will be in place covering both parties at a minimum of $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence and property damage at $500,000. Lessee, if during , before or after their event have personnel on the Fairgrounds premise(s), shall also insure the employee’s working on the property for worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance. Insurance for this coverage should be provided during the term of the lease and if Lessor desires proof of such, certificates will be made available.

If at any time during the term of this agreement any dispute, difference, or disagreement, shall arise upon or in respect of the agreement, over terms and application and the rights and duties of the parties hereunder, every such dispute, difference, and disagreement shall be govern by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this agreement, but this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein or therein.

This agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties pertaining to its subject matter and supersedes all prior written and oral agreements pertaining hereto.

Witness the hands of the parties hereto this same date evenwith.