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WHEREAS, the Old Stone House is in need of extensive renovation including the installation of a water closet, construction of a full basement, replacement of support beams, relocation and re- sizing of the existing furnace and duct work, providing for air conditioning and humidity controls, installation of gravity flow sewer and water line and moving and raising of the House to permit construction of such a sewer, together with grading of surrounding area and landscaping; and WI~REAS, it is desirable in connection with such renovation that restoration of the Old Stone House be completed by restoring the summer kitchen structure adjoining and to the west of the Old Stone House; and WHEREAS, the improvements an~ repairs referred to above are necessary to correct existing structural deficiencies and to continue and expand the Old Stone House as a community institution; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, and covenants hereinafter recited, the parties hereto agree as follows: The CITY and the SOCIETY shall each be responsible for paying one-half of all costs of the said renovation and restoration of the Old Stone House, including architect's o~fees, but the City's share shall not exceed $16,000.00. 0 The CITY shall initially pay the entire cost of the project and the SOCIETY shall reimburse the CITY by paying its one-half share to the CITY, not to exceed 90 days from the date of final payment by the CITY. Be The SOCIETY shall continue to use, manage and operate the Old Stone House as a public museum. It shall maintain the Old Stone House as an example of early pioneer living and shall collect and exhibit within said building antiques; historical furniture and furnishings and other objects; manuscripts, books and data relating to the culture and history of the country and especially of the Western Reserve and.the City of Lakewood. The Museum shall be operated in a manner designated to enhance the community's knowledge and appreciation of its history. To carry out such purposes, the SOCIETY shall provide a curator and hostesses o The SOCIETY shall keep the Old Stone House open to the general public for approximately ninety (90) days each year during such reasonable, limited and scheduled times as may afford the greatest public use. The SOCIETY shall provide proper supervision at all times the building is open. Admission charges for non residents of the City of Lakewood may be charged by the Society. e The SOCIETY may sell merchandise within the Old Stone House. Sales at any other location within Lakewood Park shall not be made except with the written consent of the Director of Public Works of the CITY. The CITY shall make no rental charge to the SOCIETY for its use of the Old Stone House, and the SOCIETY shall make no charge to tt~e CITY for its services in operating the House for the City.