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The OWNER hereby promises, covenants and acknowledges as follows: A. To furnish necessary light, heat, and if available, cooling, to the leased area; B. To provide and set up twelve chairs and four tables no less than 48” in length for each machine delivered to the leased area; C. To ensure that the leased area is accessible to the public during the times heretofore specified and that the doors are opened; D. That there is a functional restroom facility available for use by employees of the TENANT during said day; and E. That political contributions by the OWNERS of a polling place are prohibited and that it is a misdemeanor for such OWNER to make, offer or promise any such political contribution as an inducement for the leasing of these premises. The TENANT hereby promises, covenants and acknowledges as follows: A. Not to use said premises, or any part thereof, for any purpose other than the official voter registration and election functions; B. Not to let or sign over said premises, or any part thereof, to another without the prior written consent of the OWNER; C. To punctually pay said rent as the same accrues; and D. To take special care that no damage happens to the building, or any improvements or fixtures therein. A breach of any promise or covenant made by the TENANT shall be reported by the OWNER to the commissioners of the Erie County Board of Elections as soon as practicable. If any damage shall occur to the leased premises as a result of the negligence by the TENANT or any of its agents or employees, the TENANT hereby agrees to cooperate with the OWNER in filing a claim for damages with the County of Erie. The County does not assume liability for the OWNER’s obligation to maintain and operate the property, building, premises and ingress/egress thereto in a safe condition. Any reported incident related to election operations will be investigated and evaluated by Erie County in cooperation with the lessor. The commissioners of the Board of Elections, no later than four weeks following the receipt of the fully executed lease agreement and the conclusion of the election, shall transmit to the Erie County Comptroller a voucher, in the form required by said comptroller, requesting prompt payment of the rental due to the OWNER in the amount stated above. In the event that following the execution of this lease agreement, the premises shall become damaged, restricted, or placed under repair to such an extent that the leased area is no longer suitable for the conduct of voter registration and election, the TENANT shall have the right to terminate this lease agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their hands and seals the day and year first above mentioned. ERIE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS: OWNER: BY: Ralph M. Mohr, Commissioner of Elections PRINT NAME: Howard Johnson, Commissioner of Elections