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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #4540 - Lease Related to 209 E. Chestnut Street STATE OF ILLINOIS) ) SS. COUNTY OF FULTON) CERTIFICATE I, Andi Smith-Walters, certify that I am the duly elected City Clerk of the CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. I further certify that on March 25, 2026, the City Council of such municipality passed and approved Ordinance #4540 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO MAKE LEASES RELATED TO 209 E. CHESTNUT STREET, CANTON, IL 61520 The ordinance attached is a true and correct copy of the ordinance adopted by Canton City Council. DATED AT CANTON, ILLINOIS, THIS 25th DAY OF March, 2026 Seal ndi Smith-Walters, City Clerk ity of Canton, Illinois ORDINANCE NO. 4540 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO MAKE LEASES RELATED TO 209 E. CHESTNUT STREET,CANTON,IL 61520 WHEREAS, Section 11-71-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code grants the City of Canton (the "City") the power to authorize a municipal officer to make leases for terms not exceeding 2 years in such manner as the corporate authorities of the City may determine (See 65 ILCS 5/11- 76-1); WHEREAS, the City of Canton owns real property located at 209 E. Chestnut Street, Canton, Illinois 61520 that contains an office space previously rented to John J. McCarthy (Suite 1)and the United Way for Spoon River Country(Suite 3) (collectively,the"Premises"); WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of Canton has determined that the best interests of the City of Canton and its residents will be served by the approval of leases to McCarthy & Jackson, LLC and United Way for Spoon River Country for a period not exceeding two (2)years. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows: 1. The City Council finds as facts the recitals hereinabove set forth. 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to make and execute leases (collectively, the "Leases") for Suites 1 and 3 of 209 E. Chestnut Street, Canton, Illinois 61520 (the "Premises") with McCarthy and Jackson, LLC and United Way for Spoon River Country, respectively, not exceeding two (2)years, as well as such other documents as may be necessary to the conveyance herein authorized. In no event shall the term of the Leases extend beyond March 20, 2028; however, it is intended that the terms of said Leases expire on or before April 30, 2026. 3. The form of the Leases shall be substantially in the form as attached hereto as "Exhibit A," and the Mayor may make any revisions he deems necessary, subject to the requirements of Section 2 above. 4. To the extent the Mayor has already completed any of the above actions, said actions by the Mayor are hereby RATIFIED. 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, by a vote of at least three fourths of the corporate authorities now holding office, and approval in the manner provided by law. PASSED: March 25,2026 AYES: Alderpersons Grimm Nelson Lovell, Hale,Pickel,Ketcham, Gossett NAYES: None ABSENT: Alderperson Chamberlin APPROVED: March 25, 2026 L APPROVED: ent A. McDowe ayor ATTEST: Brea J. Sm th-Walters, City Clerk EXHIBIT A LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement (this "Lease") is made as of March 20, 2026, by and between the City of Canton, an Illinois municipal corporation ("Lessor"), and McCarthy & Jackson, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company ("Lessee"). BACKGROUND WHEREAS, on March 20, 2026, the Lessor purchased (the "Purchase") from Ralph P. Sedgwick, not individually, but as Trustee of the Ralph P. Sedgwick Trust, dated January 27, 2012 (the "Prior Owner") the real property located at 209 E. Chestnut Street, Canton, Illinois 61520, commonly known as the "Sedgwick Business Suites" (the "Real Property"); and WHEREAS, the Real Property is legally described on the attached Exhibit A that is improved with a two-story commercial office building and Common Areas (collectively the "Building"). The term "Common Area" shall mean all areas and facilities that are provided for the general non-exclusive use of Lessee and other lessees thereof. The Common Area includes, without limitation, common entrances, lobbies, corridors, stairways, public restrooms, surface parking areas, driveways, landscaped areas, and the like; and WHEREAS, prior to the Purchase, the Prior Owner leased Suite 1 of the Real Property commonly referred to as 209 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 1, Canton, IL 61520 (the "Premises") to John J. McCarthy (the"Prior Lessee"); and WHEREAS, in connection with the Purchase, Lessor and Lessee desire for Lessee to continue leasing the Premises pursuant to the terms of this Lease. AGREEMENT NOW, THERFORE, Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor,the Premises on the following terms: 1. Rent and Term. Lessee agrees to pay, without offset or demand, to Lessor, as rent for the Premises, the sum of Five Hundred Thirty-Nine and 85/100 Dollars ($539.85), payable on or before April 1, 2026, for a term beginning March 20, 2026, through and including April 30, 2026. Rent shall be paid to Lessor at 2 N. Main Street, Canton, IL 61520, Attn: Treasurer, or at such place as Lessor may designate in writing. 2. Security Deposit. Intentionally omitted. 3. Occupation. Lessee currently occupies the Premises, and said occupation shall continue throughout the term of this Lease. Lessee agrees to vacate the Premises on or before April 30, 2026. • Page 1 of 11 4. Use of Premises. The Premises shall be occupied only by Lessee and used by Lessee exclusively as a law office in accordance with all applicable zoning regulations and other applicable laws and ordinances. 5. Condition of Premises. Lessee acknowledges personal inspection and examination of the Premises and all parts thereof, and acknowledges that the Premises are, at the time of the commencement of this Lease, in good order and repair, and are in a safe, clean and tenantable condition, and Lessee accepts the Premises in such condition, and agrees to be responsible for any subsequent damage. 6. Assignment and Subletting. Lessee will not assign this Lease or sublet the Premises, or any portion of the Premises, or permit the use or the occupancy of the Premises, or any portion of the Premises, by any party other than Lessee, without obtaining the prior written consent of Lessor and without first requiring that the sublessee agree in writing to assume the obligations of this Lease. The consent of Lessor to any assignment or any subletting, or the election of Lessor to accept, as lessee under this Lease, any assignee or any sublessee will not release Lessee from any obligation or any responsibility under this Lease. Lessor shall be permitted to assign this Lease without obtaining the prior written consent of Lessee. 7. Alterations and Improvements. Lessee shall make no alterations or improvements to the Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor. Any alterations made by Lessee shall remain for the benefit of Lessor upon the termination of this Agreement. 8. Maintenance of the Premises. Lessee will maintain, at its expense, the Premises and any fixtures and appliances thereon in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Lease. Lessee shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances affecting the cleanliness, occupancy and preservation of the Premises. At the termination of this Lease, Lessee shall deliver up the Premises in the good condition in which they were at the commencement of this Lease, ordinary wear and tear excepted. It is the intention of the parties that Lessor shall have no obligations with respect to maintenance and repair of the Premises during the term hereof,all such obligations to be on Lessee. 9. Additional Lessee Obligations. (A) Consumables. At all times during this Lease,the Lessee shall contribute on a pro rata basis with the other Lessees of the Building to all consumables relating to the Premises including,but not limited to,restroom consumables. Lessor shall have no responsibility of such consumables. (B) Cleaning. Cleaning services and trash removal for the Premises shall be provided for by the Lessee. The Premises shall be kept in a neat and clean condition at the Lessee's expense. (C)Repair/Replacement. The Lessee shall be responsible for the repair and/or replacement of any items in the Premises where actions of the Lessee or the Lessee's employees, agents, customers or guests cause the need for the repair or replacement including,but not limited to, all electrical,plumbing,heating,ventilation and air conditioning equipment, doors, Page 2 of 11 door frames, windows and plate glass. (D)Signs, Equipment&Fixtures. The Lessee shall be responsible for the repair, maintenance and replacement of all the Lessee's signs,equipment and fixtures including,but not limited to,telephones,kitchen equipment,and data wiring,and shall also be responsible for maintaining pest control,except for termites,for the Premises. 10. Utilities. Taxes and Insurance. (A) Taxes. The Lessee shall pay before delinquency all taxes, assessments, license fees, and public charges levied, assessed, or imposed against the Lessee or the Lessee's estate in this Lease or the property of the Lessee situated within the Premises which become due during the Term of this Lease, excluding real estate taxes. The Lessor shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments, both general and special, for each lease year or partial lease year levied, pending or assessed against the Building. (B) Utilities. The Lessor shall provide the equipment for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electricity, water and sewer to the Premises, and the Lessor shall promptly pay, as the same become due, all charges for water, sewer,natural gas, and electricity used by the Lessee on or about the Premises during the Term of this Lease. The Lessee shall promptly pay, as the same become due, all charges for internet service and telephone service furnished directly to or used by the Lessee on or about the Premises during the term of this Lease. In addition to internet service and telephone service, which shall be separately metered and billed directly to the Lessee, the Lessee shall also pay to the Lessor for the utilities described above the stun of Two Hundred Seven Dollars ($207.00) per month on the same terms and conditions and in the same manner as the rent provided for herein. (C) Insurance. No insurance (general liability, fire and casualty and contents) is furnished as a part of this Lease, and Lessee shall be responsible for paying for any and all costs for same to the Premises. The Lessee shall be solely liable to procure, pay for and keep in full force and effect the following: (1) comprehensive general liability insurance insuring against liability for personal injury, bodily injury, death and damage to property occurring in or about, or resulting from an occurrence in or about the Premises with combined single limit coverage of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) on account of bodily injuries to or the death of any one or more persons as a result of any occurrence and property damage; and(2)fire and property damage insurance written on special forms endorsement, insuring the Lessee's personal property and the Lessee's Leasehold Improvements within the Premises. The Lessee shall be solely liable for any and all business interruption expenses and the purchase of such insurance as the Lessee desires. All policies of insurance are required to name the Lessor as an additional insured and such insurance carried by the Lessee pursuant to this paragraph shall be the primary insurance which provides that the insurer shall be liable for the full amount of the loss up to and including the total amount of liability set forth in the declarations without the right to contribution from any other insurance coverage of the Lessor. The Lessee shall deliver a copy of the certificate of insurance to the Lessor prior to the time the Lessee enters the Premises and upon each renewal of such policies. The certificate shall certify that such policy has been issued, providing the coverage required by this paragraph. Page 3 of 11 11. Expenses of Lessor. In the event Lessee fails to carry out its obligations under Paragraphs 8 — 10 hereof, Lessor shall have the right to take any steps necessary to comply with said paragraphs, and any and all costs incurred by Lessor in doing so shall become due and payable to Lessor upon demand. 12. Lessor's Obligations. At all times during the Term of this Lease, the Lessor shall, at its expense, keep the foundation, roof, floors, sub-floors, joists and structural walls of the Premises in good condition and repair. The Lessor shall also keep and maintain in good condition and repair the common area. The Lessor shall also, at its own expense, repair and maintain the Premises and any fixtures therein, including, but not limited to, pipes, wiring, ducts and conduits, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, all doors, door frames, windows and plate glass, provided however, except for Leasehold Improvements, if any, to be performed by the Lessor in accordance with this Lease, nothing herein shall be construed as an obligation upon the Lessor to remodel or replace any interior decorating in the Premises including, but not limited to, painting of walls, replacement of carpeting or other flooring and replacements necessitated by the acts, omissions or negligence of the Lessee and the Lessee's employees, assignees or sub-Lessees. 13. Holdover by Lessee. If Lessee remains in possession of the Premises without the written consent of Lessor after the termination or expiration of this Lease, Lessor may recover possession of the Premises in the manner provided by law, and Lessee shall be subject to all the terms and conditions hereof. Lessor shall not be required to provide any notice prior to proceeding with any legal proceedings, including but not limited to an eviction action to obtain possession 14. Default. (A) If Lessee shall vacate or abandon the Premises, fail to pay any rent when due or violate any other term of this Lease, Lessor may terminate this Lease, and Lessee shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Lessor, and Lessor may enter upon and into the Premises to take possession thereof, with or without process of law and with or without further notice, and remove all persons and all property. Such entry by the Lessor shall not constitute a waiver of any covenant, agreement or promise to be performed by Lessee. (B) The abandonment of the Premises shall not relieve Lessee from the obligation to pay rent during the term hereof. (C) In the event Lessee fails to vacate the Premises upon expiration or termination of this Lease, Lessee may proceed with legal proceedings, including without limitation an eviction action to obtain possession,without further notice. (C) The provisions of this paragraph are in addition to, and do not limit Lessor's rights or remedies at law or in equity. Page 4 of 11 15. Abandonment. If Lessee abandons the Premises, Lessor shall be entitled to re- take possession of the Premises, with or without process of law, and without becoming liable to Lessee for damages, and such action shall not affect Lessee's obligation to pay rent. In such event, Lessor may relet the Premises for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term hereof, and may receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such reletting, and Lessee shall remain liable for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this Lease by Lessee, and the net rent for such period realized by Lessor by means of such reletting; plus all expenses of such reletting and all damages suffered by Lessor, Lessee shall pay all deficiencies if the rent on reletting is not sufficient to satisfy the rent provided in this Lease, and shall pay all expenses of reletting. Seven (7) days' physical absence by Lessee with rent being unpaid, or other reason to believe Lessee has vacated the Premises with no intent again to reside therein shall be conclusively deemed to be an abandonment of the Premises by Lessee. 16. Payment of Rent. Lessee's covenant to pay rent is and shall be independent of each and every other covenant of this Lease. Lessee's obligation to pay the appropriate rent shall not be waived, released or terminate by the service of any notice, demand for possession, notice of termination, institution of any action of eviction, forcible detainer or ejectment. 17. Attorneys' Fees. Lessee shall pay to Lessor all Lessor's costs and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys fees, that are necessary or are related to the enforcement of any of the terms of this Lease. 18. Indemnity by Lessee. Lessee, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor, its predecessors, successors, and assigns, subsidiaries, elected officials, mayors, city clerks, treasurers, alderpersons / members of City Council, department heads, sextons, affiliates, investors, officers, directors, trustees, shareholders, police officers, firefighters, employees, former employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, heirs, estates, executors, administrators, attorneys, and insurers, as applicable, harmless from and against any claims, expenses, liabilities, loss, damage and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, in any actions or proceedings in connection therewith, incurred in connection with, related to, arising from, or due to or as a result of the death of any person (including but not limited to, the Lessee) or any accident, injury, loss or damage, however caused, to any person (including but not limited to, the Licensee) or property, or any other type of claim or loss, arising from this Lease or Lessee's possession or use of the Real Property and Premises as set forth herein ("Losses") (except Losses resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, or any of the agents, servants or employees of Lessor). 19. Condemnation. If during the term of this Lease, all or substantially all of the Premises shall be taken by the power of condemnation (or sold under the threat of condemnation),this Lease shall terminate as of the date of taking and the rent shall be abated for the remainder of the lease term. If a portion of the Premises is taken and such taking materially affects Lessee's use of the Premises, Lessee shall have the option to terminate this Lease. If, in such case, Lessee does not terminate, or if the taking does not materially affect Lessee's use, the rent shall be equitably adjusted. Page 5 of 11 20. Relocation. In the event the Lessor, during the term of this Lease, shall be required by the order of any court or any other governmental authority, or out of business necessity (which includes, without limitation, any purposes of related to any grants or other incentives awarded to the City of Canton), to repair, alter, remove, reconstruct, or improve any part of the Premises or Building, then such repairing, alteration, removal, reconstruction or improvement may be made by and at the expense of the Lessor and shall not in any way affect the obligations or covenants of the Lessee herein contained, and the Lessee waives all claims for damages or abatement of rent because of such repairing, alterations, removal, reconstruction or improvement. The Lessor reserves the right to relocate the Lessee if the Lessor, for the purposes of renovating the Building or other business purposes, deems it necessary. In such event, the Lessor shall attempt to minimize any disruption to the Lessee and the Lessee shall cooperate with the Lessor in the relocation, at no cost to the Lessee. 21. Quiet Enjoyment. If Lessee pays the rent and other charges herein described and otherwise performs its obligations hereunder, Lessee may lawfully and quietly possess and enjoy the Premises during the term of this Lease. 22. Inspection. Lessor and the agents of Lessor shall have the right, at reasonable hours, to enter the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Premises. Additionally, the Lessor and its agents shall have the right to enter the Premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of making repairs, alterations or additions which it or they shall deem necessary for the safety, preservation, or improvement of the Premises or of the Building, and the Lessor shall be allowed to take all material into and upon the Premises that may be required to make such repairs, improvements, and additions, or any alterations without in any way being deemed or held guilty of an eviction of the Lessee; and the rent reserved, shall not abate while the repairs, alterations, or additions are being made; and the Lessee shall not be entitled to maintain a set-off or counter- claim for damages against the Lessor by reason of loss or interruption to the business of the Lessee because of the prosecution of any such work. 23. Damage or Destruction. If the Building, Common Areas, or other improvements leased hereunder are damaged or destroyed by fire, flood or other casualty, Lessor shall have the option to terminate this Lease as of the date of said damage or destruction. Any insurance proceeds with respect to said damage or destruction shall be paid solely to Lessor. 24. General Provisions. (A) Signage/Advertising. No sign, picture, advertisement, or notice shall be displayed, inscribed,painted, or affixed on any part of the outside or inside of the Building, or on or about the Premises except on the glass of the doors of the Premises and on the Directory Board of the Building, and then only of such color, size, style and material as shall be first approved by the Lessor in writing.No "For Rent" signs shall be displayed by the Lessee, and no showcases, or obstructions, signs, flags, barber poles, statuary, or any advertising device of any kind whatever shall be placed in front of the Building or in the passageways, halls, lobbies, or corridors thereof by the Lessee; and the Lessor reserves the right to remove all showcases, obstructions, signs, flags, barber poles, statuary, or advertising devices and all signs other than those provided for,without notice to the Lessee and at the Lessee's expense. Page 6 of 11 (B) Locks & Keys. No additional locks shall be placed upon any doors of the Premises, and the Lessee will not permit any duplicate keys to be made (all necessary keys will be furnished by the Lessor), but if more than four keys for any door-lock shall be desired, the additional number of keys must be paid for by the Lessee. Upon the termination of this Lease, the Lessee shall surrender to the Lessor, all keys to the Premises and the Lessee shall give to the Lessor the explanation of the combinations of all locks in safes, safe cabinets and vault doors in the Premises. (C) Window Coverings. If the Lessee desires different window coverings than those already in place, they must be furnished, installed and maintained at the expense of the Lessee and at his risk, and must be of such shape, color, material, quality, design and make, as may be approved in writing by the Lessor. (D) Cabling. If the Lessee desires additional cable or telephone connections, or the installation of any electric wiring, the Lessor will, upon receiving a written request from the Lessee, direct the Lessor's electricians, at the Lessee's expense, as to where and how the wires are to be installed and run, and without such directions no boxing, cutting or installation of wires will be permitted. (E) Additional Rules and Regulations. The Lessor reserves the right to make such other and further reasonable rules and regulations as in its judgment may from time to time be necessary for the safety, care and cleanliness of the Premises and other Lessees of the Building, and for the preservation of good order therein, and any such other or further rules and regulations shall be binding upon the parties hereto with the same force and effect as if they had been inserted herein at the time of the execution hereof. (F) Smoking. Sedgwick Business Suites is a smoke free building for office, retail and common areas. At no times are the Lessees and/or their guests allowed to smoke in their leased space, on any balcony, or in any common area of the building or within 15 feet of any building entrance. (G) Bicycles and Animals. No bicycle or other vehicle and no animal, other than a service animal, shall be brought into the offices, halls, corridors, elevators or any other part of the Building by the Lessee,his agents or employees. (H) Amendments. No change to or modification of this Lease shall be valid unless that change or modification is in writing and is executed by the parties hereto. (I) Waiver. No term, covenants or condition of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived unless such waiver is in writing and is signed by the waiving party. The acceptance of any rent hereunder by Lessor shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any breach by Lessee of this Lease. (J) Notices. All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Lease shall be in writing (including email) and shall be (as elected by the Page 7 of 11 person giving such notice)hand delivered by messenger or courier service, emailed, or mailed by registered or certified mail(postage prepaid), return receipt requested, addressed to: If to Lessor: City of Canton Attn : Mayor 2 N Main Street Canton,IL 61520 Email: KMcDowell@cantoncityhall.org With a copy to: Christopher J. Jump Davis& Campbell L.L.C. 401 Main Street, Suite 1600 Peoria, IL 61602 Email: cjjump@dcamplaw.com If to Lessee: Nathan Jackson McCarthy &Jackson,LLC 209 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 1 Canton, IL 61520 Email: nate@mccarthyiacksonllc.com or to such other address as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Paragraph. Each such notice shall be deemed delivered (a) on the date delivered if by personal delivery; (b) on the date of transmission with a sent confirmation if by email; and(c) on the date upon which the return receipt is signed or delivery is refused or the notice is designated by the postal authorities as not deliverable, as the case may be, if mailed. (K) Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Lease by facsimile or pdf electronic mail shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Lease. The parties expressly agree that a copy of the original signature (including an electronic copy) may be used for any and all purposes for which the original signature may have been used. The parties further waive any right to challenge the admissibility or authenticity of this Lease in a court of law based solely on the absence of an original signature. (L) Binding Effect. The provisions of this Lease shall inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. (M) Integrated Agreement. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee relating to the lease of the Premises and Building, respectively, and there are no agreements, understandings, restrictions, warranties or representations between Lessor and Lessee other than those set forth herein. This Lease hereby supersedes any and all other leases, licenses, permits, and/or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the possession Page 8 of 11 and/or use of the Premises or any other portion of the Real Property by the Lessee and/or the Prior Lessee. (N) Choice of Law. It is the intention of the Lessor and Lesse that the laws of the State of Illinois shall govern the validity of this Lease, the construction of it terms and interpretation of the rights and duties of Lessor and Lessee. (0) Incorporation of Background. The prefatory statements on the first page of and the Exhibit attached to this Lease are material to and incorporated in and made a part of this Lease. (P) Severability. If any provision of this Lease shall be held to be void or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining terms and provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. (Q) Time. Time is of the essence of this Lease. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] Page 9 of 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Lease has been executed by the parties hereto as of the day and year first above written. Lessor: Lessee: City of Canton, an Illinois municipal McCarthy & Jackson, LLC corporation By: /� By �/ K Name: n of • C e�iLC Name: Its: 0 r, Its: Prior Lessee: John J. McCarthy, Individually Page 10 of 11 EXHIBIT A Lots Numbered 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, and 14 in Block 1 in Gould's Addition to the City of Canton, County of Fulton,and State of Illinois. Common Address: 209 E. Chestnut Street, Canton,IL 61520 PIN: 09-08-27-431-007 Page 11 of 11 LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement (this "Lease") is made as of March 20, 2026, by and between the City of Canton, an Illinois municipal corporation ("Lessor"), and United Way for Spoon River Country, an Illinois not for profit corporation(a/k/a United Way for Fulton County) ("Lessee"). BACKGROUND WHEREAS, on March 20, 2026, the Lessor purchased (the "Purchase") from Ralph P. Sedgwick, not individually, but as Trustee of the Ralph P. Sedgwick Trust, dated January 27, 2012 (the "Prior Owner") the real property located at 209 E. Chestnut Street, Canton, Illinois 61520, commonly known as the"Sedgwick Business Suites" (the"Real Property"); and WHEREAS, the Real Property is legally described on the attached Exhibit A that is improved with a two-story commercial office building and Common Areas (collectively the "Building"). The term "Common Area" shall mean all areas and facilities that are provided for the general non-exclusive use of Lessee and other lessees thereof. The Common Area includes, without limitation, common entrances, lobbies, corridors, stairways, public restrooms, surface parking areas, driveways, landscaped areas, and the like; and WHEREAS, prior to the Purchase, the Prior Owner leased Suite 3 of the Real Property commonly referred to as 209 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 3, Canton, IL 61520 (the "Premises") to the Lessee (the "Prior Lessee"); and WHEREAS, in connection with the Purchase, Lessor and Lessee desire for Lessee to continue leasing the Premises pursuant to the terms of this Lease. AGREEMENT NOW, THERFORE, Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the Premises on the following terms: 1. Rent and Term. Lessee agrees to pay, without offset or demand, to Lessor, as rent for the Premises, the sum of Two Hundred Twenty and 78/100 Dollars ($($220.78), payable on or before April 1, 2026, for a term beginning March 20, 2026, through and including April 30, 2026. Rent shall be paid to Lessor at 2 N. Main Street, Canton, IL 61520, Attn: Treasurer, or at such place as Lessor may designate in writing. 2. Security Deposit. Intentionally omitted. 3. Occupation. Lessee currently occupies the Premises, and said occupation shall continue throughout the term of this Lease. Lessee agrees to vacate the Premises on or before April 30, 2026. Page 1 of 11 4. Use of Premises. The Premises shall be occupied only by Lessee and used by Lessee exclusively as a law office in accordance with all applicable zoning regulations and other applicable laws and ordinances. 5. Condition of Premises. Lessee acknowledges personal inspection and examination of the Premises and all parts thereof, and acknowledges that the Premises are, at the time of the commencement of this Lease, in good order and repair, and are in a safe, clean and tenantable condition, and Lessee accepts the Premises in such condition, and agrees to be responsible for any subsequent damage. 6. Assignment and Subletting. Lessee will not assign this Lease or sublet the Premises, or any portion of the Premises, or permit the use or the occupancy of the Premises, or any portion of the Premises, by any party other than Lessee, without obtaining the prior written consent of Lessor and without first requiring that the sublessee agree in writing to assume the obligations of this Lease. The consent of Lessor to any assignment or any subletting, or the election of Lessor to accept, as lessee under this Lease, any assignee or any sublessee will not release Lessee from any obligation or any responsibility under this Lease. Lessor shall be permitted to assign this Lease without obtaining the prior written consent of Lessee. 7. Alterations and Improvements. Lessee shall make no alterations or improvements to the Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor. Any alterations made by Lessee shall remain for the benefit of Lessor upon the termination of this Agreement. 8. Maintenance of the Premises. Lessee will maintain, at its expense, the Premises and any fixtures and appliances thereon in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Lease. Lessee shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances affecting the cleanliness, occupancy and preservation of the Premises. At the termination of this Lease, Lessee shall deliver up the Premises in the good condition in which they were at the commencement of this Lease, ordinary wear and tear excepted. It is the intention of the parties that Lessor shall have no obligations with respect to maintenance and repair of the Premises during the term hereof, all such obligations to be on Lessee. 9. Additional Lessee Obligations. (A) Consumables. At all times during this Lease,the Lessee shall contribute on a pro rata basis with the other Lessees of the Building to all consumables relating to the Premises including,but not limited to, restroom consumables. Lessor shall have no responsibility of such consumables. (B) Cleaning. Cleaning services and trash removal for the Premises shall be provided for by the Lessee. The Premises shall be kept in a neat and clean condition at the Lessee's expense. (C)Repair/Replacement. The Lessee shall be responsible for the repair and/or replacement of any items in the Premises where actions of the Lessee or the Lessee's employees, agents, customers or guests cause the need for the repair or replacement including, but not limited to, all electrical,plumbing,heating,ventilation and air conditioning equipment, doors, Page 2 of 11 door frames, windows and plate glass. (D)Signs, Equipment&Fixtures. The Lessee shall be responsible for the repair, maintenance and replacement of all the Lessee's signs, equipment and fixtures including, but not limited to,telephones,kitchen equipment, and data wiring, and shall also be responsible for maintaining pest control, except for termites, for the Premises. 10. Utilities. Taxes and Insurance. (A) Taxes. The Lessee shall pay before delinquency all taxes, assessments, license fees, and public charges levied, assessed, or imposed against the Lessee or the Lessee's estate in this Lease or the property of the Lessee situated within the Premises which become due during the Term of this Lease, excluding real estate taxes. The Lessor shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments, both general and special, for each lease year or partial lease year levied, pending or assessed against the Building. (B) Utilities. The Lessor shall provide the equipment for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electricity, water and sewer to the Premises, and the Lessor shall promptly pay, as the same become due, all charges for water, sewer, natural gas, and electricity used by the Lessee on or about the Premises during the Term of this Lease. The Lessee shall promptly pay, as the same become due, all charges for internet service and telephone service furnished directly to or used by the Lessee on or about the Premises during the term of this Lease. In addition to internet service and telephone service, which shall be separately metered and billed directly to the Lessee,the Lessee shall also pay to the Lessor for the utilities described above the sum of Seven Dollars ($7.00) per month on the same terms and conditions and in the same manner as the rent provided for herein. (C) Insurance. No insurance (general liability, fire and casualty and contents) is furnished as a part of this Lease, and Lessee shall be responsible for paying for any and all costs for same to the Premises. The Lessee shall be solely liable to procure, pay for and keep in full force and effect the following: (1) comprehensive general liability insurance insuring against liability for personal injury, bodily injury, death and damage to property occurring in or about, or resulting from an occurrence in or about the Premises with combined single limit coverage of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) on account of bodily injuries to or the death of any one or more persons as a result of any occurrence and property damage; and(2) fire and property damage insurance written on special forms endorsement, insuring the Lessee's personal property and the Lessee's Leasehold Improvements within the Premises. The Lessee shall be solely liable for any and all business interruption expenses and the purchase of such insurance as the Lessee desires. All policies of insurance are required to name the Lessor as an additional insured and such insurance carried by the Lessee pursuant to this paragraph shall be the primary insurance which provides that the insurer shall be liable for the full amount of the loss up to and including the total amount of liability set forth in the declarations without the right to contribution from any other insurance coverage of the Lessor. The Lessee shall deliver a copy of the certificate of insurance to the Lessor prior to the time the Lessee enters the Premises and upon each renewal of such policies. The certificate shall certify that such policy has been issued, providing the coverage required by this paragraph. Page 3 of 11 11. Expenses of Lessor. In the event Lessee fails to carry out its obligations under Paragraphs 8 — 10 hereof, Lessor shall have the right to take any steps necessary to comply with said paragraphs, and any and all costs incurred by Lessor in doing so shall become due and payable to Lessor upon demand. 12. Lessor's Obligations. At all times during the Term of this Lease, the Lessor shall, at its expense, keep the foundation, roof, floors, sub-floors, joists and structural walls of the Premises in good condition and repair. The Lessor shall also keep and maintain in good condition and repair the common area. The Lessor shall also, at its own expense, repair and maintain the Premises and any fixtures therein, including, but not limited to, pipes, wiring, ducts and conduits, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, all doors, door frames, windows and plate glass,provided however, except for Leasehold Improvements, if any, to be performed by the Lessor in accordance with this Lease, nothing herein shall be construed as an obligation upon the Lessor to remodel or replace any interior decorating in the Premises including, but not limited to, painting of walls, replacement of carpeting or other flooring and replacements necessitated by the acts, omissions or negligence of the Lessee and the Lessee's employees, assignees or sub-Lessees. 13. Holdover by Lessee. If Lessee remains in possession of the Premises without the written consent of Lessor after the termination or expiration of this Lease, Lessor may recover possession of the Premises in the manner provided by law, and Lessee shall be subject to all the terms and conditions hereof. Lessor shall not be required to provide any notice prior to proceeding with any legal proceedings, including but not limited to an eviction action to obtain possession 14. Default. (A) If Lessee shall vacate or abandon the Premises, fail to pay any rent when due or violate any other term of this Lease, Lessor may terminate this Lease, and Lessee shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Lessor, and Lessor may enter upon and into the Premises to take possession thereof, with or without process of law and with or without further notice, and remove all persons and all property. Such entry by the Lessor shall not constitute a waiver of any covenant, agreement or promise to be performed by Lessee. (B) The abandonment of the Premises shall not relieve Lessee from the obligation to pay rent during the term hereof. (C) In the event Lessee fails to vacate the Premises upon expiration or termination of this Lease, Lessee may proceed with legal proceedings, including without limitation an eviction action to obtain possession, without further notice. (C) The provisions of this paragraph are in addition to, and do not limit Lessor's rights or remedies at law or in equity. Page 4 of 11 15. Abandonment. If Lessee abandons the Premises, Lessor shall be entitled to re- take possession of the Premises, with or without process of law, and without becoming liable to Lessee for damages, and such action shall not affect Lessee's obligation to pay rent. In such event, Lessor may relet the Premises for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term hereof, and may receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such reletting, and Lessee shall remain liable for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this Lease by Lessee, and the net rent for such period realized by Lessor by means of such reletting; plus all expenses of such reletting and all damages suffered by Lessor, Lessee shall pay all deficiencies if the rent on reletting is not sufficient to satisfy the rent provided in this Lease, and shall pay all expenses of reletting. Seven (7) days' physical absence by Lessee with rent being unpaid, or other reason to believe Lessee has vacated the Premises with no intent again to reside therein shall be conclusively deemed to be an abandonment of the Premises by Lessee. 16. Payment of Rent. Lessee's covenant to pay rent is and shall be independent of each and every other covenant of this Lease. Lessee's obligation to pay the appropriate rent shall not be waived, released or terminate by the service of any notice, demand for possession, notice of termination, institution of any action of eviction, forcible detainer or ejectment. 17. Attorneys' Fees. Lessee shall pay to Lessor all Lessor's costs and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys fees, that are necessary or are related to the enforcement of any of the terms of this Lease. 18. Indgmm by Lessee. Lessee, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor, its predecessors, successors, and assigns, subsidiaries, elected officials, mayors, city clerks, treasurers, alderpersons / members of City Council, department heads, sextons, affiliates, investors, officers, directors, trustees, shareholders, police officers, firefighters, employees, former employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, heirs, estates, executors, administrators, attorneys, and insurers, as applicable, harmless from and against any claims, expenses, liabilities, loss, damage and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, in any actions or proceedings in connection therewith, incurred in connection with, related to, arising from, or due to or as a result of the death of any person (including but not limited to, the Lessee) or any accident, injury, loss or damage, however caused, to any person (including but not limited to, the Licensee) or property, or any other type of claim or loss, arising from this Lease or Lessee's possession or use of the Real Property and Premises as set forth herein ("Losses") (except Losses resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor,or any of the agents, servants or employees of Lessor). 19. Condemnation. If during the term of this Lease, all or substantially all of the Premises shall be taken by the power of condemnation (or sold under the threat of condemnation),this Lease shall terminate as of the date of taking and the rent shall be abated for the remainder of the lease term. If a portion of the Premises is taken and such taking materially affects Lessee's use of the Premises, Lessee shall have the option to terminate this Lease. If, in such case, Lessee does not terminate, or if the taking does not materially affect Lessee's use, the rent shall be equitably adjusted. Page 5 of 11 20. Relocation. In the event the Lessor, during the term of this Lease, shall be required by the order of any court or any other governmental authority, or out of business necessity (which includes, without limitation, any purposes of related to any grants or other incentives awarded to the City of Canton), to repair, alter, remove, reconstruct, or improve any part of the Premises or Building, then such repairing, alteration, removal, reconstruction or improvement may be made by and at the expense of the Lessor and shall not in any way affect the obligations or covenants of the Lessee herein contained, and the Lessee waives all claims for damages or abatement of rent because of such repairing, alterations, removal, reconstruction or improvement. The Lessor reserves the right to relocate the Lessee if the Lessor, for the purposes of renovating the Building or other business purposes, deems it necessary. In such event, the Lessor shall attempt to minimize any disruption to the Lessee and the Lessee shall cooperate with the Lessor in the relocation, at no cost to the Lessee. 21. Quiet Enjoyment. If Lessee pays the rent and other charges herein described and otherwise performs its obligations hereunder, Lessee may lawfully and quietly possess and enjoy the Premises during the term of this Lease. 22. Inspection. Lessor and the agents of Lessor shall have the right, at reasonable hours, to enter the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Premises. Additionally, the Lessor and its agents shall have the right to enter the Premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of making repairs, alterations or additions which it or they shall deem necessary for the safety, preservation, or improvement of the Premises or of the Building, and the Lessor shall be allowed to take all material into and upon the Premises that may be required to make such repairs, improvements, and additions, or any alterations without in any way being deemed or held guilty of an eviction of the Lessee; and the rent reserved, shall not abate while the repairs, alterations, or additions are being made; and the Lessee shall not be entitled to maintain a set-off or counter- claim for damages against the Lessor by reason of loss or interruption to the business of the Lessee because of the prosecution of any such work. 23. Damage or Destruction. If the Building, Common Areas, or other improvements leased hereunder are damaged or destroyed by fire, flood or other casualty, Lessor shall have the option to terminate this Lease as of the date of said damage or destruction. Any insurance proceeds with respect to said damage or destruction shall be paid solely to Lessor. 24. General Provisions. (A) Signage/Advertising. No sign, picture, advertisement, or notice shall be displayed, inscribed,painted, or affixed on any part of the outside or inside of the Building, or on or about the Premises except on the glass of the doors of the Premises and on the Directory Board of the Building, and then only of such color, size, style and material as shall be first approved by the Lessor in writing. No "For Rent" signs shall be displayed by the Lessee, and no showcases, or obstructions, signs, flags, barber poles, statuary, or any advertising device of any kind whatever shall be placed in front of the Building or in the passageways, halls, lobbies, or corridors thereof by the Lessee; and the Lessor reserves the right to remove all showcases, obstructions, signs, flags, barber poles, statuary, or advertising devices and all signs other than those provided for,without notice to the Lessee and at the Lessee's expense. Page 6 of 11 (B) Locks & Keys. No additional locks shall be placed upon any doors of the Premises, and the Lessee will not permit any duplicate keys to be made (all necessary keys will be furnished by the Lessor), but if more than four keys for any door-lock shall be desired, the additional number of keys must be paid for by the Lessee. Upon the termination of this Lease, the Lessee shall surrender to the Lessor, all keys to the Premises and the Lessee shall give to the Lessor the explanation of the combinations of all locks in safes, safe cabinets and vault doors in the Premises. (C) Window Coverings. If the Lessee desires different window coverings than those already in place, they must be furnished, installed and maintained at the expense of the Lessee and at his risk, and must be of such shape, color, material, quality, design and make, as may be approved in writing by the Lessor. (D) Cabling. If the Lessee desires additional cable or telephone connections, or the installation of any electric wiring, the Lessor will, upon receiving a written request from the Lessee, direct the Lessor's electricians, at the Lessee's expense, as to where and how the wires are to be installed and run, and without such directions no boxing, cutting or installation of wires will be permitted. (E) Additional Rules and Regulations. The Lessor reserves the right to make such other and further reasonable rules and regulations as in its judgment may from time to time be necessary for the safety, care and cleanliness of the Premises and other Lessees of the Building, and for the preservation of good order therein,and any such other or further rules and regulations shall be binding upon the parties hereto with the same force and effect as if they had been inserted herein at the time of the execution hereof. (F) Smoking. Sedgwick Business Suites is a smoke free building for office, retail and common areas. At no times are the Lessees and/or their guests allowed to smoke in their leased space, on any balcony, or in any common area of the building or within 15 feet of any building entrance. (G) Bicycles and Animals. No bicycle or other vehicle and no animal, other than a service animal, shall be brought into the offices, halls, corridors, elevators or any other part of the Building by the Lessee,his agents or employees. (H) Amendments. No change to or modification of this Lease shall be valid unless that change or modification is in writing and is executed by the parties hereto. (1) Waiver. No term, covenants or condition of this Lease shall be deemed to have been waived unless such waiver is in writing and is signed by the waiving party. The acceptance of any rent hereunder by Lessor shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any breach by Lessee of this Lease. (J) Notices. All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Lease shall be in writing (including email) and shall be (as elected by the Page 7 of 11 person giving such notice)hand delivered by messenger or courier service, emailed, or mailed by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid),return receipt requested, addressed to: If to Lessor: City of Canton Attn : Mayor 2 N Main Street Canton, IL 61520 Email: KMcDowell@cantoncityhall.org With a copy to: Christopher J. Jump Davis& Campbell L.L.C. 401 Main Street, Suite 1600 Peoria, IL 61602 Email: cjjump@dcamplaw.com If to Lessee: Vickie Parry United Way For Spoon River Country 209 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 3 Canton, IL 61520 Email: untdwa ksbcglobal.net or to such other address as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Paragraph. Each such notice shall be deemed delivered (a) on the date delivered if by personal delivery; (b) on the date of transmission with a sent confirmation if by email; and (c) on the date upon which the return receipt is signed or delivery is refused or the notice is designated by the postal authorities as not deliverable, as the case may be, if mailed. (K) Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Lease by facsimile or pdf electronic mail shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Lease. The parties expressly agree that a copy of the original signature (including an electronic copy) may be used for any and all purposes for which the original signature may have been used. The parties further waive any right to challenge the admissibility or authenticity of this Lease in a court of law based solely on the absence of an original signature. (L) Binding Effect. The provisions of this Lease shall inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. (M) Integrated Agreement. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee relating to the lease of the Premises and Building, respectively, and there are no agreements, understandings, restrictions, warranties or representations between Lessor and Lessee other than those set forth herein. This Lease hereby supersedes any and all other leases, licenses, permits, and/or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the possession Page 8 of 11 and/or use of the Premises or any other portion of the Real Property by the Lessee and/or the Prior Lessee. (l) Choice of Law. It is the intention of the Lessor and Lesse that the laws of the State of Illinois shall govern the validity of this Lease,the construction of it terms and interpretation of the rights and duties of Lessor and Lessee. (0) Incorporation of Background. The prefatory statements on the first page of and the Exhibit attached to this Lease are material to and incorporated in and made a part of this Lease. (P) Severability. If any provision of this Lease shall be held to be void or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining terms and provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. (Q) Time. Time is of the essence of this Lease. [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] Page 9 of 11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Lease has been executed by the parties hereto as of the day and year first above written. Lessor: Lessee/Prior Lessee: City of Canton, an Illinois municipal United Way For Spoon River Country corporation By: By: Name: Name: Its: Its: Page 10 of 11 EXHIBIT A Lots Numbered 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, and 14 in Block 1 in Gould's Addition to the City of Canton, County of Fulton, and State of Illinois. Common Address: 209 E. Chestnut Street, Canton,IL 61520 PIN: 09-08-27-431-007 Page 11 of 11