HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-25-64VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- R-25-64
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONCESSION AGREEMENT
WITH KAVE CAFE LLC FOR THE LEASE AND OPERATION OF
A CONCESSION STAND AT THE DOWNTOWN TRAIN STATION
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield ("Village's is a home rule municipality in
accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to lease a portion of the premises commonly known
as the Downtown Train Station, located at 860 Deerfield Road, for the sale to commuters of
coffee, soft drinks, muffins, sweet rolls, candies, newspapers, and other similar items
("Services'); and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to enter into an agreement with KaVe Cafe LLC
("Vendor's for the provision of the Services by Vendor ("Agreement'); and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that entering into the Agreement with
Vendor will serve and be in the best interest of the Village and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The Village Board hereby adopts the foregoing recitals as
its findings, as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT. The Village Board hereby approves
the Agreement in substantially the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, and in a
final form approved by the Village Attorney.
SECTION 3: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. The Mayor and
the Village Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and attest, on behalf of the
Village, the final Agreement upon receipt by the Village Clerk of at least one original copy of
the final Agreement executed by Vendor; provided, however, that if the executed copy of the
final Agreement is not received by the Village Clerk within 60 days after the effective date of
this Resolution, then this authority to execute and attest will, at the option of the Mayor and
Board of Trustees, be null and void.
SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval according to law.
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AYES: Benton, Berg, Goldstone, Greenberg, Jacoby, Oppenheim
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Shapiro
PASSED: December 1, 2025
APPROVED: December 4, 2025
RESOLUTION NO: R-25-64
Daniel C. Shapiro, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kent S. Street, Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
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CONCESSION AGREEMENT
This Agreement, entered into this _ day of 2025 ("Effective
Date'), by and between the Village of Deerfield, an Illinois home rule municipal
corporation, ("Village'), and KaVe Cafe LLC, an Illinois limited liability company
("Concessionaire').
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Village is the lessor of the premises commonly known as the
Downtown Train Station, located at 860 Deerfield Rd. (hereinafter referred to as
"Station'); and has the right to enter into this Agreement with the Concessionaire;
and
WHEREAS, the Village has set aside a portion of the Station ("Concession
Area') for the sale to commuters of coffee, soft drinks, muffins, sweet rolls, candies,
newspapers, and other similar items ("Concession Food'); and
WHEREAS, Concessionaire desires to lease the Concession Area to operate a
"Food Concession" at the Station for a one-year period; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants, terms and
conditions herein contained; the parties mutually agree as follows:
1. Premises: The Concession Area is that location shown upon Exhibit A
attached to this Agreement and by this reference made part of this
Agreement, which consists of an area, approximately 9' - 4' x 9' - 6" in
size. The Concessionaire must secure the Concession Area during the
hours when the Food Concession is not in operation.
2. Term of Agreement: The term of this Agreement will be for the period
beginning on January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027 ("Initial
Term'). Upon the expiration of the Initial Term, the term of this
Agreement will automatically renew on an annual basis for successive
twelve-month terms (`renewal Terms'). Notwithstanding any other
provision herein, either the Village or the Concessionaire may
terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party at
least 30 days prior to the expiration of the term.
3. Concession Fee: The Concessionaire must pay a monthly concession
fee to the Village ("Concession Fee') in the following amounts:
a. For the first two months of the Initial Term: $0.00 per month;
b. For the remaining ten months of the Initial Term: $500.00 per
month;
C. For each successive 12-month period, the amount equal to the
Concession Fee in the previous 12-month period, adjusted by
the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers published
by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States
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Department of Labor for Chicago -Naperville -Elgin, IL -IN -WI,
All Items (1982-84 = $100) for the previous calendar year.
4. Manner of Payment: The Concession Fee must be paid at the office of
the Village's Director of Finance in the following manner:
a. The Concession Fee will be payable in advance on the first day
of each and every month.
b. Failure to pay the entire Concession Fee when due will
constitute a breach of this Agreement and will be grounds for
termination of this Agreement by the Village.
5. Security Deposit: Concurrent with the execution of this Agreement,
the Concessionaire, must pay to the Village the sum of $500.00 as
security for the prompt, full and faithful performance by the
Concessionaire of each and every provision of this Agreement and all
of the obligations of the Concessionaire hereunder. In the event the
Concessionaire defaults in respect to any of the terms, provisions, and
conditions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the
payment of the Concession Fee, the Village may use, apply or retain
the whole or any part of the security so deposited to the extent
required for the payment of Concession Fee, or any other sum as to
which the Concessionaire is in default or for any sum which the
Village may expend or may be required to expend by reason of the
Concessionaire's default in respect to any of the terms, covenants and
conditions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, any
damages or deficiency in the reletting of the premises, whether such
damages, or deficiency accrued before or after summary proceedings
or other re-entry by the Village. Within sixty (60) days of the
termination of this Agreement, and provided the Concessionaire is not
in default, the Village will return to the Concessionaire such amounts
that remain as the security deposit at the time of termination.
6. Monthly Statement:
a. The Concessionaire must present a statement of the monthly
revenue (excluding taxes) of the Food Concession at the office of
the Village's Director of Finance monthly within 15 days of the
end of each month. Failure to comply will constitute breach of
this Agreement.
b. The Concessionaire must keep accurate records of all sales and
receipts in accordance with such bookkeeping systems as the
Village may approve; and the Village will have the right to
inspect the books, records and inventories of the
Concessionaire at any reasonable time for the purpose of
ascertaining the correct rental and other amounts due the
Village in terms of this Agreement.
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7. Scope of Concession: The Concessionaire must provide Concession
Food to the public without discrimination as to race, color or creed.
Sales will be limited to food items, and restricted to soft drinks, coffee,
tea, shaved ice, candies, sandwiches, popcorn, peanuts, pastries, and
such similar items, with the exception that, in addition to the food
items listed above, in the event that Metra requires newspapers to be
sold, the Concessionaire must sell newspapers. Additional products
and/or services not listed above may be provided or sold by the
Concessionaire only upon the prior written approval of the Village.
a. The prices charged by the Concessionaire for services, food and
drinks must be reasonable and must not be in excess of prices
prevailing elsewhere for the same kind and quality of service.
b. At no time may the Concessionaire sell or give any alcoholic
beverages, or allow any alcoholic beverages to be consumed on
the premises.
C. The Concessionaire must operate the Food Concession between
the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday,
not including the following days holidays, which shall be
optional: January 1, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's
Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday",
and, Christmas Eve, December 24, Christmas Day, December
25, and December 31 ("Hours of Operation').
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
Concessionaire has the option of taking an additional 14 days
off, away from the Food Concession, which dates can be
consecutive or staggered throughout the year. The
Concessionaire must obtain prior written approval from the
Village in order to alter the Hours of Operation.
d. The Concessionaire must not allow any person to live or sleep
on the premises, nor may the Concessionaire permit disorderly
persons to remain upon or loiter within the Concession Area.
e. The Concessionaire must not use or permit the Concession
Area to be used for any other purpose than the Food
Concession as set forth herein, or for any unlawful, immoral or
indecent activity including but not limited to the sale of any
tobacco, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, fireworks,
sparklers, obscene materials, or adult -oriented products. The
Concessionaire must confine its activities to the Concession
Area.
f. The Concessionaire covenants and agrees to keep the
Concession Area in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition in
accordance with all applicable ordinances, codes, laws,
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statutes, rules and regulations of the Village, the State of
Illinois, County of Lake and the United States of America, and
all regulatory agencies thereof.
8. Alteration, Repairs, and/or Improvements: The Concessionaire must
not make any alterations, repairs, or improvements to the Concession
Area or Station without first obtaining the prior written consent of the
Village. Requests to make any alterations, repairs, or improvements
must be in writing.
a. Any such permitted alterations, repairs, or improvements will
be made at the expense of the Concessionaire and will become
the property of the Village.
b. The Concessionaire must not post any signs without obtaining
the prior written consent of the Village.
C. Concessionaire agrees to vacate the premises at the expiration
of the Agreement and Concessionaire must leave the premises
in the same condition as at the commencement date, ordinary
wear and tear and loss by fire or other casualty excepted. Any
improvements and alterations approved by the Village must
remain on the premises.
9. Maintenance of Concession Area: The Concessionaire will be
responsible for the reasonable and proper care of the Concession Area.
He will repair, or cause to be repaired, any damage to property caused
by Concessionaire, its employees, agents, guests or patrons. The
Concessionaire must keep and maintain the Concession Area in a
clean and sanitary condition and must provide adequate garbage and
refuse containers which must conform in appearance with existing
containers in the Station.
10. Utilities, Taxes and Other Charges: The Concessionaire must contract
for and pay for any taxes or other charges incurred or assessed against
the operation of the Food Concession herein granted; provided,
however, that the Village will provide electric and water without
charge to the Concessionaire for the sole purpose of operating said
Food Concession.
11. Compliance with Law:
a. The Concessionaire must observe and comply with all laws,
statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations of the United States
government, the State of Illinois, the County of Lake, and the
Village, or any department or agency of the foregoing. The
Concessionaire must obtain and maintain throughout the term
of this agreement any and all applicable health and sanitation
permits and inspections. Failure to maintain such permits and
inspections will be considered a breach of contract.
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b. The Village hereby expressly reserves the right to enter the
premises and/or any part thereof at any time in the event of an
emergency. Furthermore, the Village may enter the premises
after twenty-four (24) hours notice to make inspections and
repairs, to exhibit the premises to prospective tenants,
purchasers or others, and to perform any acts related to safety,
protection, preservation, reletting, sale or improvement of the
premises.
12. Equipment: The Concessionaire must furnish and install at its own
expense any equipment, materials, furniture, supplies, etc., required
by him for the proper operation of the Food Concession.
Concessionaire's equipment may be placed and installed only upon the
written approval of the Village.
13. Destruction of Premises: If during the term of this Agreement the
Concession Area is destroyed or damaged by acts of God, war or other
catastrophe, so that the same is unfit for occupancy or use, the
Concession Fee will abate until such time that said Concession Area is
duly repaired. In the event such repairs have not been made and the
Concession Area is restored for use by the Concessionaire, the
Concessionaire, at its option, may terminate this Agreement or
continue thereunder pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof. A
prorated portion of any Concession Fee prepaid prior to such
destruction or damage as is contemplated by this paragraph, will be
refunded for the period Concessionaire was not allowed the use of the
Concession Area.
14. Subletting and Assignments: The Concessionaire may not sublet the
whole or any part of the Concession Area, nor assign, hypothecate, or
mortgage this Agreement, or any or all of its rights hereunder without
prior written consent of the Village.
15. Indemnity: The Concessionaire will so conduct its activities upon the
premises so as not to endanger any person lawfully thereon; and will
indemnify, save and hold harmless the Village and all of its officers,
agents and employees from any and all claims for losses, injuries,
damages and liabilities, including but not limited to, any cost or
expenses, including attorney's fees arising from or related to such
claim, to persons or property occasioned wholly or in part by the acts
or omissions of the Concessionaire, its agents, officers, employees,
guests, patrons, or any person or persons admitted to the Concession
Area while said premises are used by or under the control of the
Concessionaire.
16. Insurance:
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a. During the term of the Agreement, the Concessionaire must
purchase and maintain the following insurance, having at least
the minimum amount of coverage shown:
i. Public liability insurance in an amount not less than
$500,000 per injury and $500,000 per occurrence;
ii. Property damage insurance in an amount not less than
$1,000,000 and
iii. Fire insurance in an amount equal to the replacement
value of the Concession Area and the improvements
thereon, as approved in writing by the Village.
b. All insurance required herein must be secured from an
insurance company or companies which must have been
approved by the Director of Finance and the Village Attorney of
the Village, and must name the Village as an additional
insured therein. All insurance premiums will be the obligation
of, and will be paid by, the Concessionaire. All insurance
policies and evidence of the initial payments made thereunder
must be delivered to the Director of Finance at the signing of
this Agreement, and will be held by the Village for the term of
the Agreement. During the term of this Agreement, the
Concessionaire must also deposit with the Village all evidence
of additional premium payments made under said policies.
Each insurance policy must contain a clause whereby the
insurance company agrees to give written notice to the Village
Director of Finance 30 days prior to any cancellation or
alteration of said policy.
17. Breach of Contract:
a. Should the Village become dissatisfied with the operation of
the Concession, for good cause and good cause only, the Village
may provide written notice to the Concessionaire detailing
specific concerns. The Concessionaire must address these
concerns to the Village's satisfaction within 15 days of receipt
of such written notice. Failure to cure said deficiencies will
constitute a breach of contract.
b. In the event of any breach of any of the terms or provisions of
this Agreement, the Village will have, in addition to any other
recourse, the right to terminate this Agreement, to enter and
obtain possession of the Concession Area, to remove and
exclude any and all persons from the Concession Area, and to
remove and exclude all property of the Concessionaire
therefrom, all without service of notice or resort to legal process
and without any legal liability on its part.
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18. Surrender of Premises upon Termination: Upon the termination of
this Agreement, the Concessionaire must peaceably surrender and
deliver up to the Village possession of the Concession Area, including
all improvements or additions thereto, in good order and condition,
reasonable wear and tear excepted.
19. Notice: All notices that are required hereunder, or which either the
Village or Concessionaire may desire to serve upon the other party,
will be in writing, and will be deemed served when delivered
personally, or when deposited in the United States certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
If to the Village:
Village Manager
Village of Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
If to the Concessionaire:
KaVe Cafe LLC
685 Indian Hill Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Attn: Pawan Sharma and Sangeeta Sharma
20. Certifications: The Concessionaire certifies hereby that it is not barred
from entering into this Agreement as a result of violations of either
Section 33E-3 or Section 33E4 of the Illinois Criminal Code and that it
has written sexual harassment policy in place in full compliance with
775 ILCS 5/2-105(A)(4).
21. Amendment: No amendment or modification to this Agreement will be
effective unless and until the amendment or modification is in writing,
properly approved in accordance with applicable procedures, and
executed.
22. Binding Effect: The terms of this Agreement will bind and inure to the
benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their agents, successors,
and assigns.
23. Third Party Beneficiary: No claim as a third party beneficiary under
this Agreement by any person, firm, or corporation may be made or be
valid against the Village or the Concessionaire.
24. Relationship Between the Parties: It is understood, acknowledged and
agreed by the Parties that the relationship of the Concessionaire to
the Village arising out of this Agreement is that of an independent
contractor and is not to be construed as partners or joint venturers.
Neither the Concessionaire nor any employee or agent thereof is an
employee or agent of the Village for any purpose whatsoever.
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25. Provisions Severable: If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of
this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions will
remain in full force and effect and will in no way be affected, impaired,
or invalidated.
26. Governing Laws: This Agreement is to be governed by, construed and
enforced in accordance with the internal laws, but not the conflicts of
laws rules, of the State of Illinois.
27. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties to this Agreement and supersedes all prior
agreements and negotiations between the parties, whether written or
oral relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
28. Waiver: Neither the Village nor the Concessionaire will be under any
obligation to exercise any of the rights granted to them in this
Agreement except as it may determine to be in its best interest from
time to time. The failure of the Village or the Concessionaire to
exercise at any time such rights must not be deemed or construed as a
waiver of right, nor will the failure void or affect the Village's or
Concessionaire's right to enforce such rights or any other rights.
29. Consents: Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, whenever the
consent, permission, authorization, approval, acknowledgement, or
similar indication of assent of any party to this Agreement, or of any
duly authorized officer, employee, agent, or representative of any
party to this Agreement, is required in this Agreement, the consent,
permission, authorization, approval, acknowledgement, or similar
indication of assent must be in writing.
30. Interpretation: This Agreement is to be construed without regard to
the identity of the party who drafted the various provisions of this
Agreement. Moreover, each and every provision of this Agreement is
to be construed as though all parties to this Agreement participated
equally in the drafting of this Agreement. As a result of the foregoing,
any rule or construction that a document is to be construed against
the drafting party will not be applicable to this Agreement.
31. Exhibit: Exhibit A is attached to this Agreement, and by this reference
incorporated in and made part of, this Agreement. In the event of a
conflict between the Exhibit and the text of this Agreement, the text of
this Agreement will control.
32. Conflicts of Interest: Concessionaire represents and certifies that, to
the best of its knowledge, (a) no elected or appointed Village official,
employee or agent has a personal financial interest in the business of
the Concessionaire or in this Agreement, or has personally received
payment or other consideration for this Agreement; (b) as of the date
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of this Agreement, neither Concessionaire nor any person employed by
or associated with Concessionaire has any interest that would conflict
in any manner or degree with the performance of the obligations
under this Agreement; and (c) neither Concessionaire nor any person
employed by or associated with Concessionaire may at any time
during the term of this Agreement obtain or acquire any interest that
would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the
obligations under this Agreement.
33. Survival. Sections 10 and 15 of this Agreement shall survive
termination.
34. The terms of this Concession Agreement will supersede any previous
agreement by and between parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their signatures hereto on
the date first above written.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD KAVE CAFE LLC
By
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Village Manager Its
ATTEST:
Deputy Village Clerk
ATTEST:
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