Common use of Improvements and Alterations Clause in Contracts

Improvements and Alterations. A. The Concessionaire shall not make or cause to be made any alterations, additions, or improvements, or install or cause to be installed any trade fixtures, exterior signs, floor covering, interior or exterior lighting, plumbing fixtures, shades or awnings, or make any changes or additions to the concession premises without first obtaining the Department's written approval and consent. The Concessionaire shall present to the Department plans and specifications for such work at the time approval is sought. B. All alterations, decorations, additions, and improvements made by the Concessionaire, shall remain the property of the Concessionaire during the term of this Lease. Such alterations, decorations, additions, and improvements shall not be removed from the Properties prior to the end of the term of this Lease without prior consent in writing from the Director. Upon expiration of this Lease, the Concessionaire shall remove its trade fixtures and all such alterations, decorations, additions, and improvements as the Director shall direct, and shall restore the Properties to the same condition as they were at the commencement thereof, ordinary wear and tear and damage by unavoidable casualty excluded. All alterations, decorations, additions, and improvements not directed to be removed shall, upon expiration of the Lease term, be and become the property of the Department. Notwithstanding the above, at any time during the term of this Lease or at termination, the Concessionaire shall be allowed to remove any identifying characteristics, trade fixtures, equipment, signs, trademark and/or copyright items.