HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2016-072CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sponsored by: Hunt
RESOLUTION 2016-072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
NEW LEASE WITH HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR LOT 1,
BLOCK 3 FOURTH OF JULY CREEK SUBDIVISION, SEWARD MARINE
INDUSTRIAL CENTER, KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, PLAT NO.97-27
SEWARD RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE
OF ALASKA
WHEREAS, the City is owner of real property described as Lot 1, Block 3 Fourth of July
Creek Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the vacant land is identified in the Municipal Lands Management Plan as
available for lease in the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC); and
WHEREAS, Hamilton Construction, LLC submitted a proposal to lease Lot 1, Block 3
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision for a vessel and marine related gear equipment storage area; and
WHEREAS, the lease request is consistent with the Seward Comprehensive Plan and the
SMIC Development Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Council has determined that the essential terms and conditions of the
proposed lease with Hamilton Construction, LLC for the real property described as Lot 1, Block 3,
Fourth of July Creek Subdivision located in the City of Seward, Alaska are in the public interest.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute a new lease with Hamilton
Construction, LLC in substantially the form as presented at this meeting.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date and posting of adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 21s' day of
November.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2016-072
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
peanBardarson, Mayor
AYES: Keil, Squires, McClure, Altermatt, Slater, Bardarson
NOES: Casagranda
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
jJoaWlnnaKi CMC
Cerk
(City Seal)
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Meeting Date:
To:
Through:
From:
Agenda Item:
Agenda Statement
November 21, 2016
City Council
Tim Hunt, City Manager
Matt Chase, Deputy Harbormaster
Hamilton Construction, LLC
New lease at Lot 1, Block 3 Seward Marine Industrial Center
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Hamilton Construction, LLC (HCL) has been operating a business at SMIC Basin constructing a 960
foot long breakwater for the City of Seward. Since this project began in August 2011 the company
has invested in the community, acquired other work, and wishes to establish a base for operations in
the region.
HCL desires to lease land for the storage and maintenance of vessels, marine related gear, and
construction equipment. HCL submitted a proposal to lease Lot 1, Block 3, Fourth of July Creek
Subdivision within the industrial zoning district, Seward Marine Industrial Center. There are no
utilities to the site at this time. Eventually HCL intends to construct a building on the site, and
understand that will require future permitting.
HCL:
a) Shall also comply with all Seward City Code requirements
b) Has guaranteed the lease (Exhibit B)
c) Has submitted an acceptable environmental compliance plan (Exhibit C)
INTENT:
To approve a long-term lease between the City of Seward and Hamilton Construction, LLC on Lot 1,
Block 3 Fourth of July Creek Subdivision at the Seward Marine Industrial Center for vessel, marine
related gear and equipment storage area.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
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Comprehensive Plan (document source here): This lease meets the plan
X
goals to develop SMIC as a major industrial area of the community.
Strategic Plan (document source here): Attract New Industry:
2
Develop an aggressive marketing campaign which highlights the diverse
X
resources, and quality of life that make Seward a great place to live and
establish a business or industry.. (Page 5)
3.
Other (list):
FISCAL NOTE:
The property consists of approximately 37,897 square feet, more or less. This property was
appraised in 2015. The annual lease amount based on that appraisal is $8000.00 plus tax, or 8% of
the appraised value. The property will be re -appraised with all other leases in 2020 and the rent will
be adjusted accordingly. Between appraisals, the rent will be adjusted each year according to the
Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Approved by Finance Department;
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2016- authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease with Hamilton
Construction LLC for Lot 1, Block 3 Fourth of July Creek Subdivision in the Seward Marine
Industrial Center, Plat No. 97-27 in the Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of
Alaska.
LEASE AGREEMENT
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TABLE OFCONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 ~LEAjSED LAND..
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ARTICLE 2-LEASETERM ^^'~`'.... ---- ~^'~`'^'—^--``~'``^^--'``~^~'~^^^^—^—~^~'--^''—`^'3,
2.1 Lease Term ....... ............ ...... _-...~`...^^_._....^.~____.....^^^^.._.......~^_-
ARTICLE 3,~RENTAL RATE '—'^^^^~^''`^^...... ~~^'`'^^'—`-^'``^~'^^^^-`--''`^'^'``—'~—'`'^'~''``^-3
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3.6 Date qfAdjusted Rental Rate ,,,~,,^.,__,._,,,................ .,..,.,5
3.7 Interim Rental A d0manneme......... ........... ^^^... .... ~^^.^^_..,~.^~_.................... _-5
18 Late Pqyment Charge,,,~~~,~,_^^.,,~,,^_^_.__,~,.,.,^__._.,.,,.,,.__^............ ,,
ARTICLE 4-USE OF LEASED LAND .... ...... 6
4.1 0re qfLeased Land ^'~—^^'—^^`^—^~^----`^`''~^^^—^^^^--^'^^^^^^—...... ~~''^^^--^'-
4.2 Obligations qf'LE'SmEE.,........... .__...'..,.......... ......... ^^^—^._~'''~^^^^^---- -`''~^^^~^6
4.3 NoPre
fierential Rights to //ve Public Facilities ....................... ......
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4/4 Facilities ..... ........^_...... ........... _^^...... ---- .............. ........ _6
4`5 7"ar��and OtherServ/ce.hees..... _......... .—^.^^_...... ..^^..^^^___....-..._^._,,....7
4.6 Time /br Payment q {Jt/liyies and Taxes -..__.,.~^^_^^.._....... .................... ...._.^7
4'7 Other(Ises ... ............. �.........
ARTICLE 5 - UTILITIES AND RIGHTS OFACCESS ......... -_....... __--..... —'_-- 7
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5� ^ Third -Party Improvements ~~^^^^^^—'--^.......... _~...^~..-...... ~`^^^~--^-8
5� Easements........ ..-^-_~...~..._8
ARTICLE 6 - CONSTRUCTION BYLESSEE ....... ............ ~__.,,___9
6^1 Improvements on Leased L,and..._.,,^.............. -,.,.,^,_^____,,,.^,.,^^^.^9
6.2 v�� --�/ Y? «~umvtruc//mn_.^.^~_^^_____,,,.^,,^_.__,~..,_^^_~.^.~,^_^ 10
ARTICLE 7 - RETURN OF LEASED LAND/SITE CONlDITIONS_—...._...... ........ .... 10
7.1 Re turn (#'Leas8d Land b@ Original (7m0dition.^............... ---- ............. .....^-_.- io
ARTICLE 8~FORCE MAJEURE -^'-^~''^~~^^^^^-^^`-^-`—^.'^^^-'^—~``^^^.^^^-^^^—'`''~'........._1A
ARTICLE 9~LESSEE'S ACTS OF DEFAULT ...... ^... ...... ^.^_....... .......... -^...... .~....... -l@
ARTICLE 10 - REMEDIES FOR DEFAULT BY LESSEI . ^''~-^-^.~_'~`.^^^.^...
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ARTICLE 1.1 - TITLE TO IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED BY LESSEE ... -- - ....... 13
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11.1 Real Properly hnprovements ... — ...... ....... — .... -- ........... ....... 13
11.2 Personal Property . ..... ........ ...... ............... ....... ...
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ARTICLE 12 - ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASE ......... ....... --- ................
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12.1 Assignment qf Lease or Su, bleasing ............. ........... .............. ...... . ......
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12.2 Assignment qfLease fbrSecurity..... -- ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... - 14
12.3 Assignment to Affiliate ......... ...................... ........ ...... . 14
ARTICLE 13 - LESSEE'S DUTY TO DEFENDANDEMNIFY .. ........... ........... 14
ARTICLE 14 - CITY'S DUTY TO DEFENDANDEMNIFY ............................................... 15
ARTICLE 15 - INSURANCE . ... --- ......... -- ...... ..... -- ........
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15.1 Minimum Insurance Requirements ........ ............ ...... ... — ........ .......
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15.2 Subrogation Rights Waived .. — ...... ........... .... — ................
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ARTICLE 16 - CONDEMNATION
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ARTICLE 17 - ARBITRATION.....
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IT1 Arbitration
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ARTICLE 18 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS .... ..........
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18.1 Normal Maintenance, ....... - ..... -- ........ .......... ---
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18,2 Safety I�sues ............ —,— ... ................ ............
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18.3 Cost qfRepairs,
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ARTICLE 19 - ENVIRONMENTAL CNCERNS...... ... ................
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1 '.1. I-lazardows, Materials
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19.2 Permits and Reporling....,....
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ARTICLE 20 - ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
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ARTICLE 21 - CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS,.....,,,., ....... --- ...... .......... -- ...... — —... .
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ARTICLE 22 - NO WAIVER OF BREACH—.. ......... ........ - ..... -
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ARTICLE 23 - TIME OF THE ESSENCE ...... — .........
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ARTICLE 24 - COMPUTATION OF TIME— .... - .......... ----
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ARTICLE 25 - SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST......... ...... --- ....... ...... ......... - —
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ARTICLE 26 - ENTIRE ACC REEMENI ..... ........ ........ .... ---- .. - ......... ---- .... ............ —
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ARTICLE 27 - GOVERNING LAW ...... ......... ......... — ....... -- ......... --
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ARTICLE 28 - PARTIAL INVALIDITY ......... ........ .......
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ARTICLE 29 - RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES., ..... —,-- ...... ...........
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ARTICLE 30 - INTERPRETATION
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ARTICLE31 - CAPTIONS
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ARTICLE 32 - AMENDMENT. ............ -- ..... ......... ....... ....... — ...
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ARTICLE 33 - NOTICES .... ---- ... ....................................-
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ARTICLE 34 - FIRE PROTECTION....................... ......... - ..... .................... �
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THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (the "LEASE") is made by and between the CITY OF
SEWA(the "CITY"), a municipal corporation located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, State of
Alaska, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 167, Seward, Alaska 9966and 11amilton Construction
LLC (the "LESSEE"), an Alaska limited liability company whose mailing address is P.O., Box
241952, Anchorage, Alaska 99524.
WHEREAS, LEISSEE has, indicated its desire to lease the property known ass Lot 1, Block 3,
4 1h Of jUjy Subdivision, as shown on Plat 97-27, Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District,
State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 37,897 square feet, more or less; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of CITY has detemiined that lease of the Leased Land (as
defined below) to LESSEE for the purposes described herein would be in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this LEASE to transfer from CITY to LESSEE the entire
burden of compliance with environmental regulations or controls with respect to I..,ESSEE's
Operations, on the Leased Land.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration ofthe mutual promises arid covenants
hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.1 Description qfLeawd Land, The Leased Land is located in the City of Seward, Alaska. The
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Leased j"and is described as follows:
Lot 1, Block 3, Fourth of July Subdivision, as shown on Plat 97-27, Seward Recording
District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, consisting of approximately 37,897 square
feet, more or less (the "Leased Land").
The Leased Land is also depicted on the attached Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
L2 Cove ant of'Quiel Enjoyment; Warranty qffille. Subject to the encumbrances as of the date
hereof, any appurtenant easements or rights of way, and any reasonable restrictions imposed
on the Leased Land as part of recording of a, plat by CITY, and the provisions of this LEASE,
CITY hereby covenants and warrants that, LESSEE shall have the quiet enjoyment and
possession Of the Leased Land for the hull term, of this LEASE.
1.3 Reserved,
1.4 frol,7ertyAccel,9ted "As -is. " IIESSEE acknowledges that it has inspected the Leased Land and
accepts the same "as -is" and wi thoutreliance on any expressed or implied representations or
warranties of CITY (other than the representations in Section 1.2 hereol), or agents of CITY,
as to the actual physical condition or characteristics thereof and the legal description or
depiction of the Leased Land in Section I .I or Exhibit A, hereto.
1.5 Permits, LESS E, at its sole cost, shall obtain all perrn its necessary to the construction and
operation of its facilities on the Leased Land. CITY may from time to time, upon request of
LESSEE, execute such documents, petitions, applications, and authorizations as may be
necessary, as the underlying fee owner, to file with an agency or public body responsible
therefor an application for conditional use permits, zoning and re -zoning, tentative and final
tract approval, or precise plan approval that may be required for the lawful construction and
operation of the facilities of LESSEE permitted on the Leased Land by the terms of this
LEASE. However, nothing in this, Section shall be construed as requiring CITY to support or
approve any such application or permit requests, outside the reasonable limits of the: normal
regulatory process. If the agency or public body responsible to approve or grant such
application or permit request is a City of Seward agency, department, or board, LESSEE
shall follow all. City of Seward procedures, the same as any other applicant making similar
requests of the City of Seward, according to the Charter, ordinances, resolutions, or any
regulation, rules, or procedures of the City of Seward. No�thing, in this Section imposes any
duty or responsibility on CITY to assist LESSEE in obtaining any other permits or approvals,
including without limitation those required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (e.g.,
wetland fill permits), the Environmental Protection Agency (e.g., Glean Air Act permits), the
Alaska Department of Public Facilities and"fransportation (e.g., right-of-way permits), the
Alaska Department of Fish and Garne, and the Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation,
L6 Platting,. In the event CITY elects to replat, CITY agrees to include the Leased
Land in such replat. If LESSEE requests a replat of the Leased Land prior to that time,
CITY shall assist LESSEE in the preparation and filing of the replat, and LESSEE shall
reimburse CITY for CITY's costs in assisting with the preparation and filing of the replat.
LESSEE agrees to sign the plat and any other documents necessary to complete the
platting or replatting of any area including all or a portion of the I.,eased Land. 1..ESSEE
shall accept reasonable restrictions, casements, rights of way, or plat notes as may be
required by CITY or other governmental authorities as a condition to filing the plat of the
Leased Land or the plat of CITY -owned real property adjacent to the Leased Land.
1.7 Development of Leased Land
LESSEE shall continue operate a vessel, marine related gear and equipment storage area
through the term of the lease. LESSEE understands that construction and operations of its
marine -related business is a major consideration for the CITY's agreement to the lease,
the Leased Land to LESSEE, LESSEE shall not operate any other unrelated business on.
the Leased Land without the consent of the CITY.
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a) CITY may withhold its consent as to any proposed business or activity which, in.
CITY's sole discretion, is, not desirable or compatible with the CITY's operation of
the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
b): In accordance with the provisions of Article 12, no assignment or sublease shall
be permitted, unless approved in writing by CITY. Any sublease shall be expressly
subject and subordinate to this Lease and the rights of the CITY hereunder. The CITY
may elect to not approve any proposed assignment or sublease that might result in a
business or activity that, in the CITY's sole discretion, is undesirable and/or
incompatible with the CITY's Seward Marine Industrial Center,
Lease Term. The term of this LEASE (the "Lease Term") shall be in accordance with CITY's
authorization in Resolution No. 2016- (the "Resolution"). The Lease Term shall
cornmence on the date this LEASE is signed by CITY and that date shall be the effective date
of this LEASE (the "Effective Date"). The Lease 'Term shall run for approximately 20 years
f'rorn the Effective Date, ending at midnight on _, 2036, LESSEE shall have the right
to extend the term of this LEASE for two additional five (5) year periods, provided that:
a:) LESSEE exercises its option to extend at least one hundred and eighty (180) days
prior to the expiration of the then current lease term;
b) LESSEE is not in default under any term or provision of this LEASE; and
c) LESSEE shall exercise its options to extend by sending written notice in accordance
with the provisions of Article 33 of this LEASE,
3.1 Initial Rental Rate. Commencing on the Effective Date of this, LEASE through June 30,
2017, the annual rental rate for the Leased Land shall be set at $8,000.00. Rent shall be
payable quarterly in advance upon the Effective Date of this Lease (prorated for the balance
of the current quarter) and thereafter on or before the 20th day of the month beginning each
calendar quarter: January 20, April 20i , July 20 and October 20. The amount of each
quarterly payment shall be one -quarter of the annual rental rate as initially established or later
adjusted under this Article 3.
3.2 Rental Aqjustments. The annual rental payment shall be adjusted on July 1, 2020, and on the
same date every five years thereafter (each a "Rental Adjustment Date"). The adjusted
annual rental payment to be paid under the terms of this Lease shall be the appraised fair
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market rental value (the "Fair Market Rental Value") of the Leased Land at the highest and
best use of the Leased ]...and. The highest and best use of the Leased Land shall be
Bete fined without regard to LESSEE's intended or actual use of the Leased Land unless that
use is coincidentally the highest and best use of the Leased Land, CITY shall complete such
appraisal and deliver a copy of the appraisal report to LESSEE not less than ninety (90) days
before each Rental Adjustment Date.
3.3 procedure for Rental A4justmenf. To adjust the rent as of any successive Rental Adjustment
Date, CITY shall, at its own expense, retain an independent State of Alaska certified MAI
appraiser (Member., Appraisal Institute), who shall determine the "Fair Market Rental Value"
of the Leased Land in accordance with this Article 3, exclusive of improvements placed
thereon by LESSEE but inclusive of all improvements made by CITY (including those made
before or subsequent to this LEASE) to the Leased Land or improvernents appurtenant , to the
Leased Land which may affect the Fair Market Rental Value of the Leased Land, The
appraiser's report shall be delivered to LESSEE not less than ninety (90) days before the
Rental Adjustment Date, The appraiser's determination of Fair Market Rental Value of the
Leased :I:,and shall constitute a final binding determination of the Fair Market Rental Value
and the adjusted annual rental rate until the next Rental Adjustment Date, unless LESSEE
objects to CITY's appraiser's determination of the Fair Market Rental Value. In that case,
LESSEE shall give written notice to CITY of its objection within thirty (30): days of receipt
of the appraiser's report, and LESSEE shall then engage an independent State of Alaska
certified MAI appraiser (Member, Appraisal Institute) at LESSEE's expense to make an
appraisal of the Fair Market Rental Value in accordance with this Article 3.
If LESSEE's appraisal determines a Fair Market Rental Value that varies from that
determined by CITY's appraisal by no more than twenty percent (20%), then the adjusted
rental rate shall be the average of the rental rates determined by the two appraisals. If
LESSEE's appraisal. determines a Fair Market Rental Value that varies fram CITY's appraisal
by more than twenty percent (20%), then, unless CITY and LESSEE agree on a rate
themselves, the adjusted annual rental rate of the Leased Land shall be determined in
accordance with the arbitration provisions contained in Article 19 of this LEASE,
3.4 FE/ .fect qfLate Appraisal by CHY If., for any reason, CITY does not complete the appraisal
or deliver a copy of the appraisal report to LESSEE ninety (90) days before the Rental
Adjustment Date, CITY may proceed 'to complete the appraisal or deliver a copy of the
appraisal report to LESSEE at anytime thereafter, However, any such adjusted annual rental
rate shall not be effective until the quarterly payment due date immediately following the
date CITY' delivers the appraisal report to LESSEE.
3.5 If, for any particular Rental Adjustment Date, CITY fails to obtain an
appraisal of the Fair Market Rental Value or fails to deliver the appraisal report. to the
LESSEE by the Rental Adjustment Date, LESSEE may engage an independent State of
Alaska certified MAI appraiser (Member, Appraisal Institute) at LESSEE's expense to make
an appraisal tinder the terms of this Article 3 and submit a copy to CITY before the next
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quarterly rental payment due date. However, LESSEE must notify CITY in writing within
thirty (30) days following the Rental Adjustment Date of LESSEE's election to obtain an
appraisal. If CITY objects to LESSEE's appraiser's determination of the Fair Market Rental
Value, CITY shall give written notice to LESSEE of its ol�jection within thirty (30) days of
receipt of the appraisers report, and CITY shall then engage an independent State of Alaska
certified MAI appraiser (Member, Appraisal Institute) at CITY's expense to make an
appraisal of the Fair Market Rental Value as of the Rental Adjustment Date and in
accordance with this Article 3. If the CITY, s appraisal determines a Fair Market Rental
Value that varies from, that determined by I..,ESSEE's appraisal by no more than. twenty
percent (20%)�, then the adjusted rental rate shall be the average of the rental rates determined
by the two appraisals. if the ciry,s appraisal determines a Fair Market Rental Value that
varies from LESSEE's appraisal by more than twenty percent (20%), then, unless CITY and
LESSEE agree on a rate themselves, the adjusted annual rental rate of the Leased Land shall
be determined in accordance with the arbitration provisions contained in Article 19 of this
LEASE.
3.6 4'fftctivel)ateref A(#ustedRenttilI?ale. The adjusted annual rental rate established by this
Article 3 shall apply as of the Rental Adjustment Date if CITY provided a copy of the
appraisal report to LEISSEE no later than ninety (90) days before the Rental Adjustment Date.
If the adjusted annual rental rate is based on CITY's late appraisal or late delivery of the
appraisal report to, LESSEE, the adjusted rental rate shall be effective beginning with the
quarterly rental payment due date immediately following the date the CITY delivers the
appraisal report to LESSEE. Notwithstanding the above, the exercise by either CITY or
LESSEE of the objection procedure relating to rental adjustment described in this Article 3
shall not postpone LESSEE's obligation to pay rent at the rate established by CITY. LESSEE
shall pay the amount of rent as established or adjusted by CITY until the question of
objection to, the rental rate is finally resolved. At such time the objection to the rental rate is
resolved, an appropriate credit or adjustment shall be made retroactive to the date the new
rental rate was established by CyrI,Y or in cases where CITY failed to obtain an appraisal or
deliver the appraisal report to the LESSEE, to the Rental Adjustment Date.
17 Interim Rental Ad ,justmena. For each year in the period between each Rental Adjustment
Date, excepting the Rental Adjustment Dates, the annual rental payment shall be increased
beginning July 1, 2017 and on July I of every year thereafter (each on "Interim Rental
Adjustment Date"') in an amount that reflects the increase, if any, in the cost of living for the
previous year as stated in the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consurners, Anchorage,
Alaska Area, All Items 1967-1 00 ("C.Pl"), as published by the United States Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics for the most recent period published immediately prior to
the Interim Rental Adjustment Date. In no event shall the rent be less than the previous year.
If the CPI is revised or ceases to be published, the CITY shall instead use such revised or
other index as most nearly approximates the CPI :for the relevant period, and make whatever
adjustment in its application as may be necessary, in the C�ITY's sole discretion, to
accomplished as nearly the same result as if the: CPI had not been revised or ceased to be
published.
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3,8 Late Pqyment Charge, Rental payments not received by the due date shall bear interest until
paid at a rate of 10.5% per annum, or the maximum rate permitted under Alaska law,
whichever is less, plus a flat monthly late fee of $2,50, or such amount as may be established
from time to time by CITY ordinance or resolution and relating to late fees for CITYleases
generally, the terms and conditions of which are incorporated herein by reference.
ARTICLE 4 - tJSE OF LEASED LAND
4.1 Use qf'Leased Lan,d. CITY has limited land available for lease. Use ofthe Leased Land by
LESSEE has been determined by the City Council of CITY to be in the public interest.
LESSEE may use the Leased Land for storage of vessels, marine gear and equipment.
4.2 Obligations (#'LE,,EE. LESSEE may use the Leased Land only in accordance with
applicable CITY zoning code provisions and provided the following conditions are met:
a) The Leased Land is to be completely cleaned and restored to its original condition,
that is, the condition existing prior to this LEASE or in better condition upon
termination of this LEASE.
b) LESSEE agrees to prohibit the use, keeping,, storage, or disposal of Hazardous
Materials on theLeased Land except as permitted in Article 19 of this I..,EASE.
C) LESSEE shall not use the Leased Land in any manner or construct any facilities
thereon which would inhibit the use ofadjacent or other lands,
d) LESSEE shall operate a vessel, marine gear and equipment storage on the Leased
Land.
e) Any changes to this site require prior CITY approval, through the City Manager,
4.3 No PrePrential Rights to ()se Public Facilities. This LEASE does not grant to LESSEE any
exclusive rights to use any public port facilities constructed or operated by CITY. LESSEE
will be subject to any tariffs, procedures, rules, and regulations of CITY concerning the use
of such facilities as they may now exist or from time to time be amended, and I.,ESSEE shall
not be entitled to any exclusive use.
4.4 de cifublic Facilities. CITI Y makes no representations or warranties as to the fitness
of any particular part or the whole of CHIT Y's public facilities for the uses intended by
LESSEE, and LESSEE has inspected those facilities and has satisfied itself that the facilities
are sufficient for the intended uses by LESSEE. CITY makes no representations or
warranties of any nature with respect to the commercial practicability or accuracy of any
information provided by CITY.
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4.5 TarUfs and Other Ser ees. CITY shall. have the right to make amendments to its tarifl's,
regulations, and scheduled fees, firom time to time, even if those adjustments shall cost
LESSEE more lor its operations, or use of public facilities, and, CITY is free to do so
provided only that it does not impose any greater burden or higher rate upon LESSEE than
upon any other similar user of the public facilities; provided, however, that such amendments
may or may not impact other existing users' terms and conditions of use, which may bear
different restrictions or rates based on applicable grandfathering or contracts related to such
other users.
4.6 Timefi)r Payment qf(Jidities and Taxes, LESSEE will pay for utilities and taxes related to
operations on the Leased Land and LE SSEE's interest in this LEASE and improvements
thereon, if any, before such obligations become delinquent; provided that LESSEE may, in
good faith and before such delinquency, contest any such charge or assessment.
43 Other 11ves, This LEASE shall not preclude the CITY from actively seeking other and
additional tenants for space within the Seward Marine Industrial Center, including those who
would be in competition with LESSEE or who might be interested in leasing: (i) other real
property within the Seward Marine Industrial Center, during theTerm of this Lease, or (ii)
the Leased Land, should this LEASE be terminated for any reason.
4.8 Use (?I'Public Dock: and Port Facilities. Public docks are subject to port and harbor rules
and regulations as adopted by City Council.
ARTICLE 5, - UTILITIES AND RIGHTS OF ACCESS
5.1 0ilifies. LESSEE, at LESSEE's sole cost and expense, shall provide for, the extension of
public utilities to the Leased Landsufficient for LESS EE's intended operations. Insodoing,
LESSEE shall comply with all Cf1"Y regulations and requirements, and the tariffs of the
affected utilities, with respect to the construction of those utilities. CITY agrees to cooperate
and assist the LESSEE, through consultation and review, in LESSEE's planning and
engineering of those improvements. All. utilities will be located and. sized in, accordance to
CITY's Master Plan for the area leased. All such construction shall. be in compliance with all
applicable building, mechanical and fire codes. Utilities constructed by the LESSEE within
the public right-of-ways or within public utility easements will normally be accepted and
maintained by CITY or utility companies may be used to serve other customers of LE SSEE's
without payment of fees or reimbursement of construction cost to the LESSEE. Ilowever,
this does not preclude several lessees from agreeing to share the cost ofconstructing a utility
to serve their facilities. CITY or other utility company may determine that it would be to
their benefit to oversize the utility or install special fittings or equipment in order to serve
other existing or future users. 'rhe additional direct costs of such oversizing shall be borne
by CITY or other utility company. Such costs shall be limited to the supplier's cost of the
additional fittings, equipment, direct labor, and equipment costs to complete the installation.
The costs of oversizing pipe or electrical conduit shall be limited to the difference between
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the supplier's price to provide the size required to serve its facility and the price of the
oversized material required by CITY or utility company.
LESSEE shall not be entitled to any refund, rebate, or payments from CITY'for any rent,
investment, or costs incurred by LESSEE with respect to any required permits for
construction or operation of LESSEE'sfacili ties on the Leased Land, it being, the intent of the
parties, that the risk of obtaining required pen -nits be solely a risk undertaken by LESSEE,
5.2 Thin arty IMprovemenu. At the request of LESSEE, CITY shall, from time to time,
execute and deliver, orjoin in execution and delivery of, such documents as are appropriate,
necessary, or required to impose upon the Leased Land in accordance with the terms of this
LEASE covenants, conditions,, and restrictions providing for the granting of uses of the
Leased Land, or any part thereof, the establishment of party walls, the establishment of
mutual and reciprocal parking rights or rights of ingress or egress, or other like matters
herein called "third -party improvements"), all of which are for the purpose of the orderly
development of the Leased Land as a commercial unit subject, however, to the conditions
that:
a) All such matters shall be limited to the Lease Term and shall terminate upon
termination of this LEASE for whatever reason,
b) Any such matters of a permanent nature extending beyond the Lease Term shall not
be granted without, the prior written approval of CITY. In any of the foregoing
instances referred to in this Section, CITY shall be without expense therefor, and the
cost and expense thereof shall be borne solely by LESSEE.
C) At the expiration of the Lease Term (including any extended period) third -,party
improvements on the Leased Land other than portable equipment shall become the
property of CITY without the payment of any compensation to LESSEE.
5.3 Fasementy. In order to provide for the orderly development of the Leased Land and adjacent
lands, it may be necessary, desirable, or required that street, railroad, water, sewer, drainage,
gas, power line, and other easements and dedications and similar rights be granted or
dedicated over or within portions of the Leased I -and. As additional consideration for this
LEASE, CITY and LESS EE each shall, at the request of the other, join with each other in
executing and delivering such documents from time to time and throughout tile Lease Term
as may be appropriate, necessary, or required by the several governmental agencies
(including the City of Seward), public utilities, and other users or tenants of CITY land for
the purpose of granting such easements and dedications; provided, however, that such
easements and dedications and similar rights do not unreasonably interfere with LESSEE's
operations. The costs of locating or relocating any public easements or restrictions of record
including any relocation of public road, railroad, utility, or other easements shall be at the
sole cost and expense of the party requesting the relocation. CITY shall not refuse
reasonable requests for such relocations provided those relocations do not interfere with or
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inhibit the overall development of CITY property or other public property. Any easements or
rights of access granted to LESSEE by CITY need not be exclusive to LESSEE.
ARTICLE 6 - CONSTRUCTION BY LESSEE
6.1 Improvemenis on Leased Lan(J. LESSEE shall have the right to erect, maintain, alter,
remodel, reconstruct, rebuild, build, and/or replace buildings and other improvements on the
Leased Land, subject to the following conditions:
a) The cost of any construction, reconstruction, demolition, or of any changes,
alterations, or improvements, shall be borne and paid for by LESSEE,
b) The Leased Land shall at all times be kept free of mechanic's and materialmen's liens.
LESSEE shall provide CITY with a copy of all building plans and specifications and
a site development plan or plans (based on a recent survey) for the Leased Land prior
to commencement of construction,
d) LESSEE is solely responsible for resurveying and locating improvements on the
1,eased Land in such manner not to violate building setback requirements or encroach
into rights -of -ways or easements. On completion of any improvements, LESSEE
shall provide CITY a copy of an as -built survey depicting the improvements as
completed on the Leased Land.
e) Any general contractor employed by LESSEE shall be appropriately bonded by use of
performance and labor and material payment bonds in the customary form when cost
of the work is equal to or exceeds FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000).
Copies of all such bonds shall be furnished to CITY prior to commencement of
construction. If the cost of the work is, less than FIFTY T HOU SAND DOLLARS
($50,000), LESSEE shall provide CITY, if no performance and labor and material
bonds are provided by LESSEE, any necessary assurances or guarantees that the
contemplated work will be performed by the general contractor or by LESSEE. In
the event that LESSEE elects to construct the facility with its own personnel and
equipment, or the personnel and equipment of any corporation or person that is an
"affiliate" ofLESSEE as such to is defined in AS 10.06.990(2) or Alaska limited
liability company in which LESSEE maintains a substantial membership, interest, a,
performance bond shall be required when the cost of the work is equal to or exceeds
FIFTY THOUSAND DOI'LARS ($50,000),
CITY may, as contemplated by Alaska. Statutes, give notice: of non -responsibility for
any improvements constructed or effected by LESSEE on the Leased Land,
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g) LESSEE shall comply with all, federal, state, and local statutes and regulations with
respect to such construction, including, but not limited to, all applicable building,
mechanical, and fire codes,
6.2 ity Review ofConstruction. CITY shall have the right to review initial plans, including
those supplied to CITY under Section 6.1 hereof, and any ibture changes or additions to
LESSEE's facilities on the Leased Land, by reviewing the design thereof prior to the
commencement of construction, CITY shall have the right to comment upon that design .and
to require LESSEE to make reasonable changes so as to avoid, interference with public
operations, but the exercise of these rights shall not imply any obligation to; do so nor any
obligation to do so in a particular way. LESSEE shall construct the facility in accordance
with final design specifications, approved by CITY. CITY's representatives may monitor the
work and shall have access to the site at all reasonable times. LESSEE shall be solely
responsible for completing all improvements according to LESS EE's plans and specifications
and shall bear all risk, responsibility, and liability for properly surveying the Leased Land
before construction and to place all improvements on the Leased Land without encroaching
upon any land, easements, rights -of -way, or setback requirements. LESSEE shall obtain the
usual and customary performance guarantees from its contractors, and CITY shall be named
as an additional insured.,
ARTICLE 7 - RETURN OF LEASED LAND/SITE CONDITIONS
7.1 Relurn, ofLeased Land in Original Condition. Subject to the provisions of Article 11. 1
herein, upon termination of this LEASE for any reason, LESSEE shall return the Leased
I -and to CITY in the same, condition as at the commencement this I.1EASE, subject to
normal, non -abusive use. The Leased Land shall be free of all Hazardous Materials and
contamination arising out of or resulting from or occurring during LESSEE's, operations
or use of the Leased Land during this I -EASE.
ARTICLE 8 - FORCE MAJEURE
In the event either LESSEE or CITY is delayed from performance of any of its obligations
under this LEASE due to acts of nature, acts of the enemies of the United States of America,
sabotage, blockade, insurrection, riot, epidemic, fire, flood, explosion, earthquake/tsunami, civil
disturbance, or war, the time period wherein such performance is to occur shall be extended by that
amount of time necessary to compensate for the delay.
ARTICLE 9 - LESSEPS ACTS OF DEFAULT
Each of the following shall be a "Ll-"SSEE Act of Default" under this LEASE and the terms
"acts of default" and "default" shall rnean, whenever they are used in this LEASE, any one or more of
the following; events:
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9.1 Fai lure by LESSEE to pay promptly when due, and in no event later than twenty (2) days
from the due date thereof, the rent required to be: paid under this LEASE.
9.2 Failure by LESSEE to coniply with Section 4.1 of this LEASE.
93 Failure by LESSEE to observe, fulfill or perform any covenants, conditions, or agreements
on its part to be observed or perf'on-ned under this LEASE, other than payment of' rent or
compliance with Section 4.1, for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice specifying
such failure, requesting that it be remedied, and stating that it is, a notice of default, has been
given to LESSEE by CITY; provided, however, that if said def'ault is such that it cannot be
corrected within the applicable period, it shall not constitute all act ol"default if corrective
action is instituted by LESSEE within the applicable period and diligently pursued until the
default is corrected.
9.4 The making by LESSEE of an assignment for the benefit of"creditors, the filing of a petition
in bankruptcy by LESSEE, the adjudication of LESSEE as insolvent or bankrupt, the petition
or application by LESSEE to any tribunal for any receiver or any trustee for itsel for for ally
substantial part of its property; or the commencement of any proceeding relating to LESSEE
under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, or reaqj ustment of debt law
or statute or similar law or statute of any jurisdiction, whether now or hereafter in, effect
which shall remain undismissed for a period of six (6) months from the date of
commencement thereof.
9.5 Violation by LESSEE of any laws or regulations of the United States, or of the State of
Alaska, or any conditions of any permits issued by agencies of the City of Seward, the Kenai
Peninsula Borough, the State of Alaska, or of the United States Government applicable to
LESSEE's use of the Leased Land, pursuant to the regulations of such agencies, for a period
of sixty (60) days after written notice specifying such violation has been given by the agency
charged with the enforcement of such laws, regulations, or permits to LESSEE; provided,
however, if such violation be such that it cannot be corrected within the applicable period, it
shall not constitute an act of default if corrective action is instituted by LESSEE within the
,applicable period and diligently pursued until the violation is corrected. Furthermore, if
LESSEE shall contest such alleged violation through appropriate judicial or administrative
channels, the time period specified herein shall riot commence until such proceedings are
finally determined provided such proceedings are diligently pursued; provided, however, that
any such extension of time shall riot be: effective if the effect of the interim administrative, or
judicial action is to cause a stoppage, interruption, or threat to the activities of any person or
entity other than those of LESSEE.
9.6, Failure of LESSEE to maintain its operations within the Leased Land or to keep the public
rights of way clear.
ARTICLE 10 - REMEDIES FOEFAULT BY LESSEE
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Whenever an act of default by LESSEE shall have occurred, and any applicable period for
giving notice and any opportunity to cure shall have expired, CITY shall have the following rights
and remedies all in addition to any rights and remedies that may be given to CITY by statute,
common law, or otherwise:
10J CITY may distrain for rent due any of LESSEE's personal property which comes into crry,s
possession. This, remedy shall include the right of CITY to dispose of personal property
distrained in any commercially reasonable manner. It shall be conclusively presumed that
compliance with the procedures set forth in the Alaska Uniform Commercial Code
(AS 45.29.601-.628) with respect to sale of property shall be a commercially reasonable
disposal.
1 0.2 CITY may re-enter the Leased Land and take possession thereof and, except for any personal
property OfLESSEE which CITY has waived its right to distrain under Section 10. 1 above,
remove all personal property of LESSEE from the Leased Land. Such personal property may
be stored in place or may be removed and stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the
cost of LESSEE all without service of notice or resort to legal process, all of which LESSEE
expressly waives.
10i.3 In addition to the above, ary mal
a) Declare this LEASE terminated;
b) Collect any and all rents due or to become date from subtenants or other occupants of
the Leased [,,and;
C) Recover from LESSEE, whether this LEASE be terminated or not., reasonable
attorney's fees and all other expenses incurred by CITY by reason of the breach or
default by LESSEE;
d) Recover an amount to be due immediately on breach equal to the unpaid rent for the
entire remaining term of this LEASE.
e) Recover all damages incurred by CITY by reason of LESSEE's default or breach,
including, but not limited to, the cost of recovering possession of the Leased Land,
expenses of reletting, including costs of necessary renovation and alteration of the
premises, reasonable attorney's fees, and any real. estate commissions actually paid,
f) Remove or require the removal of any improvements constructed without CITY
approval or constructed contrary to site development plans approved by CITY and
recover all costs and expense incurred by CITY to remove violating improvements.
10.4 If LESSEE does not immediately surrender possession ofthe Leased Land after ten-nination
CITY
by .1 and upon demand by CH Y, CITY may forthwith enter into and upon and repossess
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the Leased Land and expel I,ESSEE without being deemed guilty in any manner of trespass
and without prqjudice to any remedies which might otherwise be used for arrears of rent or
breach Of covenant.
10.5 No expiration or termination of this LEASE shall expire or terminate any liability or,
obligation to perform of LESSEE's which arose prior to the termination or expiration except
insofar as otherwise agreed to in this LEASE.
10.6 Eachright and remedy of CITY provided for in this LEASE shall be cumulative and shall be
in addition to every other right or remedy provided for in this LEASE or now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or beginning of the
exercise by CITY of any one or more of the rights and remedies provided for in this I.,EASE'
or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall not preclude
the simultaneous or later exercise by CITY of any or all other rights or remedies provided for
in this LEASE or now or thereafter existing at law, or in equity or by statute or otherwise.
10.7 No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing following an act of default shall
impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be: a waiver thereof, but any such
right and power may be exercised frorn, time to time and as often as may be deerned
expedient
ARTICLE 11 - TITLE TO IMPROVEMENTS, INSTA:L®L BY LESSEE
11.1 Real Property lmp�rovements, All improvements constructed by LESSEE or its predecessors
on the Leased Land or on easements to or from the same, such as buildings, warehouses,
conveyor systems, ditches, sewer lines, water lines, dikes or berms and similar
improvements, shall become the property of CITY upon termination of this LEASE for any
reason; provided, however, that CITY may require I..,ESSEE to remove any improvements
designated by CITY and without cost to CITY,
11.2 Personal,Properly. Any other provisions of this LEASE to the contrary notwithstanding,
LESSEE,, upon termination of this LEASE for any, reason, may, but need not, promptly
remove, in no event later than ninety (90) days from the termination of the I...EAS,E, trade
fixtures and equipment from the I.,eased Land provided that LESSEE shall repair any
damages to the Leased Land caused by such removal.
ARTICLE 12 - ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASE
12.1 Assignment of Lease or Subleasing, The parties recognize that this F,EASE has been
determined to be in the: public interest by the City Council of CFl "Y for the reasons set forth
in the approving Resolution. The rights and duties created by the LEASE are personal to
LESSEE and CITY has granted the I..,EASE in reliance upon the individual character and
financial capability of LESSEE. T herefore, LESSEE shall not assign or sublease this LEASE
without CITY's prior written consent, in CITY's sole discretion.
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12.2 Assignment ol'Leasy ,lbr dYcurrxify Notwithstanding Section 12.1 above, LESSEE may
assign, encumber, or mortgage its interest in this I..E.ASE or improvements on the Leased
Land, by deed of trust or other security instrument, to an institutional lender ("Lender") for
development of or operations on the Leased Land, provided that Lender shall be subject to all
obligations of LESSEE under the terms of this LEASE upon foreclosure. CITY shall furnish
Lender, at the address provided to CH"'Y by Lender in writing, with notice of any default or
breach ofLESSEE under this LEASE. Lender shall have the right (without being requiredto
do, so and without thereby assuming the obligations of LESSEE under this LEASE) to make
good such default or breach within thirty (30) days after written notice specifying such
breach. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 10 above, no "LESSEE Act of Default"
shall exist until expiration, of thirty (30) days after such notice is furnished to Lender;
PKP.yjdedl
a) If Lender, with respect to any default or breach other than a failure to make any
required payment of rent or other money, shall undertake within thirty (30) days after
notice to cure the default or, breach and shall diligently and in good faith proceed to
do so, CITY may not terminate this I...EASE or relet the Leased Land unless Lender
fails to cure the default or breach within a reasonable period of time thereafter-, and
b,) If" the default for which notice is given is a breach of Section 9.3, CITY shall not
exercise any of the remedies afforded to it under Article 10 above so long as LESSEE
or Lender remains in possession of the Leased Land and satisfies LESSEE's
obligations under the terms of this LEASE. UPOD foreclosure or other assertion of its
security interest, Lender may further assign, transfer, or dispose of its interests,
provided that any subsequent assignee, purchaser, or transferee shall remain bound. by
each and every term of this I...EA.SE.
12.3 Assignment to Affiflate, Notwithstanding Section 12.1 above, LESSEE may assign this
LEASE to an affiliate of LESSEE as that term is defined by AS 10.06.990(2) or Alaska
limited liability company in which LESSEE maintains a substantial membership interest;
provided, however, that LESSEE's full faith and credit shall remain obligated under this
LEASE as though the assignment had not taken place,
ARTICLE 13 - LESSEE'S DUTY TO DEFEWINDEMNIFY
LESSEE shall defend, indemnify, and hold han-niess CITY', its officials, employees, agents,
and contractors from any and all liability or claims for damages, including personal injuries,
environmental damage, death and property damage arising out of or resulting from LESSEE's use of
the Leased Land or the use of the Leased I...and by LESSEE's sublessees, assignees, agents,
contractors, or the public, except for damages arising from the sole negligence or willful acts or
omissions of CITY,, its officials, employees, agents, or contractors. If any action or proceeding is
brought against LESSEE by reason of any such occurrence, LESSEE shall notify CITY promptly in
writing of such action or proceeding.
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ARTICLE 14 - CITY'S DUTYTO LDS Eli NDENINIFY
CITY shall defend, indernnify and hold LESSEE harmless from any and all liability orclaims
for damages, including personal injuries, death, and property damage arising from the sole
negligence or willful acts or omissions of CITY, its, officials, employees, agents, or contractors.
ARTICLE 15 - INSURANCE
15.1 Aftnimurn Insurance Requirements. Prior to commencement of the Lease Term or I..,ESSEE'S
occupancy of the Leased Land, LESSEE shall procure and maintain, at LESSEE's sole cost
and expense, comprehensive commercial general liability insurance with limits of liability of
not less than TWO MILLION DOLLARS (,000,000�) for all injuries and/or deaths resulting
to any one person and 'TWO MILLION DOIA..,ARS ($2,000,000) limit from any one
occurrence. The comprehensive commercial general liability insurance shall include
coverage for personal irtiury, bodily injury, and property damage or destruction. Coverage
under such policies of insurance shall include collapse and underground property darnage
hazards. Contractual liability insurance coverage in the anrount of not less than TWO
MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) is also required,
LESSEE shall obtain owned and non -owned automobile liability insurance with limits of
liability of'not less than ONE MILLIONDOLLARS ($ 1,000,00) per occurrence combined
single limit for bodily injury and property, damage.
LESSEE shall also maintain workers' compensation insurance as required Under Alaska law,
'I'he minimum arnounts and types of insurance provided by I.,FSSEE shall be subject to
revision at the sole discretion of CITY in accordance with standard insurance practices, in
order to provide continuously throughout the to of this LEASE and any extensions hereof',
a, level of protection consonant with good business practice and accepted standards, in the
industry. Such factors as changes in the type of or extent of use of the Lease Land, increases
in the cost of living, inflationary pressures, and other considerations, shall be utilized in
assessing whether the minimum insurance requirements should be increased. CITY shall
notify LESSEE ofany required increase in insurance coverage,
All insurance policies shall provide for thirty (30) days" notice ofcancellation and/or material
change to be sent to CITY at the address designated in ARTICLE 33 of this, LEASE. All
such policies shall be written by insurance companies legally authorized or licensed to do
business in the State of Alaska and acceptable to CITY (Best's Rating B+ or better). CITY
shall be listed as an additional insured under all insurance policies. LESSEE shall furnish
CITY, on forms approved by CITY, certificates evidencing that it has procured the insurance
required herein prior to the occupancy of the Leased Land or operation by LESSEE.
Insurance policy deductibles are subject to approval by ary. Nothing herein contained
shall prevent LESSEE or CITY from placing and maintaining at C171"Y's or LESSEE's own
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individual cost and expense, additional or other insurance as may be desired. The minimurn
insurance requirements under this, LEASE shall not act to limit LESSEE's liability for any
occurrence and shall not limit LESSEE's duty to defend and indemnify CITY for claims
related to this LEASE or the Leased Land.
15-2 �"ubroAmlion Righis Waived To the extent permitted by law, LESSEE hereby releases CITY,
its elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers, and others working on behalf
of CITY from any and all liability or responsibility to LESSEE or anyone claiming through
or under LESSEE by way of subrogation or otherwise, for .any loss of any kind (including
damage to property caused by fire or any other casualtyr),, even if such loss shall have been
caused by the fault or negligence of the CITY, its elected or appointed officials, employees or
volunteers, or others working on behalf of the CITY. This provision shall be applicable arid
in full force and effect only with respect to loss or damage occurring during the time of
LESSEE's occupancy or use (including LESSEE's occupancy or use prior to the Effective
Date of this LEASE), and LESSEE's policies of insurance shall contain a clause or,
endorsement to the effect that such release shall not adversely affect or impair such policies
or prejudice the right offal SSEEJ to recover thereunder except as against CITY (including its
elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers, and others working on behalf of
CITY) during the time of LESSEE's occupancy or use. I.XSSEE agrees that its policies of
insurance will include such a clause or endorsement.
ARTICLE 16 - CONDEMNATION
If all or any part of the I -eased Land is condemned for a public use by any government agency
or other duty authorized entity, CITY and LESSEE shall each make a claim against the condemning
or taking authority for the amount of any damage incurred by or done to them respectively as a result
of the taking. Neither LESSEE nor CITY shall have any rights in or to any award made to the other
by the conderrining authority; provided, that in the event of a single award to CITY which includes,
specific damages for loss of I-ESSEE's leasehold interest, CITY shall transmit to LESSEE the
amount of such specific damages so found, if any,
If part but not all, of the Leased Land is condemned for public use, I..,ESSEE shall make a
good faith determinationas to whether or not the taking oft e part of the Leased Land designated for
condemnation will prevent it from continuing to operate on the Leased Land. If LESSEE deter -nines
in good faith that the condemning of such part of the Leased Land will prevent it from continuing to
operate on the Leased Land, LESSEE may notify CITY in writing to this effect, and this LEASIE
shall then be terininated for all purposes effective fifteen (15) days from the date LESSEE sends such
notice to CITY, or at such other later date as LESSEE shall specify in its notice, and such
termination shall be treated in the same manner as a termination at the expiration of the term of this
LEASE. LESSEE shall, as a condition precedent to such termination, remove all encumbrances,
debts, and liens to which the Leased ].,and is subject. If at, the time of such partial taking for public
use, LESSEE determines that such partial taking will not prevent it from continuing to operate, then
LESSEE and CITY shall negotiate an equitable and partial abatement of the rent beginning to be
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effective on the actual date when LESSEE is effectively prevented from utilizing the condemned
land.
17.1 Arbitration.
a) Disputes between the parties with respect to the performance of this LEASE that
cannot be resolved by the parties, shall be submitted to an independent arbitrator for a
settlement pursuant to the provisioans of the Alaska Uniform Arbitration Act
(AS 09.43.010 et. se .), as it now exists or may hereafter be amended from time to
time, and judgment on the award may be entered in any Superior Court in the State of
Alaska. Notwithstanding the foregoing, arbitration shall not be applicable to claims
or disputes involving a requested remedy having a value of more than ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1 00,0,0�0) (exclusive of interest and costs).
All demands for arbitration and all answering statements thereto that include any
claim must contain a statement that the total sum or value in controversy, as alleged
by the party making such demand or answering statement, is not more than ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.) The arbitrator will not have
jurisdiction, power, or authority to consider or make findings (except to deny
jurisdiction) concerning any claim, counterclaim, dispute, or other matter in question
where the amount in controversy of any such claim, counterclaim, dispute or matter
is more than ONE HUNDRE13'ri-ioUSAND DOI-LADS ($100,000). The costs and
expenses of arbitration shall be shared equally by the parties, and each party shall
bear its own attorney's fees and costs.
b) Arbitration procedures shall be applicable only to contract, negligence, and similar
claims arising from or related to this, LEASE, and shall not be used to resolve or
determine any claim based upon fraud, intentional misrepresentation, nor .any claim
based on conduct that is a felony crime in the State of Alaska,
C) Written notice of requests, for arbitration of disputes may be served by either party to
this LEASE upon the other party. Arbitration of any dispute or claim shall be
determined by a single arbitrator selected from a list of not less than five (5)
arbitrators obtained from the presiding Superior Court Judge or other appropriate
judicial officer in Anchorage, Alaska. The arbitrator shall be a person who (a) has
not less than five (5) years legal experience in the State of Alaska prior to
appointment; and (b) such legal experience include substantial experience with long-
term commercial real property transactions. Each party shall be provided with a copy
of the list and shall be afforded a maximum often (10) working days to become
familiar with the qualifications of the prospective arbitrators. The arbitrator shall be
selected by each party, commencing with the party demanding the arbitration,
striking one name: from. the list until only a single name remains.
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d) Arbitration hearings shall be conducted in Anchorage, Alaska or such other location
as the parties may agree. Each party shall produce at the request of the other party, at
least thirty (30') days in advance of such, hearing, all documents to be submitted at the
hearing and such other documents as are relevant to the issues or likely to lead to
relevant info ri-nation.
e) In deciding the claim or dispute, the arbitrator shall follow applicable Alaska law,.
and the written decision shall be supported by substantial evidence in tile record.
Failure: to apply Alaska law, or entry of a decision that is not based on substantial
evidence in the record, shall be additional grounds for modifying or vacating an
arbitration decision,
ARTICLE IS - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
18.1 Normal Maintenance. During the entire term of this LEASE and every extension hereof, if
any, LESSEE shall, at LE SSEE's sole cost, risk and expense, maintain the Leased Land,
including any improvements placed thereon by LESSEE, in as good condition as received or
constructed by LESSEE, subject to normal, non -abusive use. CITY, at CITY's sole option
and expense, may, prior to the commencement of construction by LESSEE, perforin
maintenance and preventative work on the Leased Land, exclusive of improvernetits placed
thereon by LESSEE, in order to prevent erosion, mitigate damage to plants and animals, or
prepare the Leased Land for eventual development by LESSEE or others by grading, filling,
or contouring the Leased Land. Any such work performed by CITY shall be at CITY's sole
expense and risk unless LESSEE agrees, in advance and in writing, to share such expense
and risk. LESSEE shall maintain in first class condition at all times all fire, pollution, and
other protective equipment, if any are placed on Leased Land,
18.2 SaOy Issues. CITY may notify LESSEE in writing of any deficiencies in the performance of
LESSEE's maintenance responsibilities as they relate to public health or safety, and LESSEE
shall promptly within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice advise CITY in writing of its
proposed schedule for performance of any work necessary to cure such deficiencies.
If such deficiencies relate to the safety of LESSEE's operation such that the surrounding land
and port facilities are exposed to risk, unnecessary potential hazards, or a risk to the public
interest (as distinguished from a business risk), or if crry is not satisfied with the proposed
schedule of repairs either because of the delays therein or the scope of the repairs, then CITY
may engage an independent engineering consultant well -versed and experienced who shall
fumish to CIT Y a comprehensive survey and report for the purpose of establishing both the
need and urgency to perform such maintenance work. As, soon as practicable following
receipt of said engineer's determinations and recommendations, if the report requires repair
then LESSEE shall pay the cost of the report and perform such work in accordance therewith
at LESSEE's cost, risk, and expense.
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18.3 Cost (?I'Repairs. Should LESSEE dispute the necessity of any maintenance work as being
necessary or advisable or reasonable to protect the public facilities on adjacent land, it may
submit the matter to arbitration; provided, however, that pending the decision of the
arbitrator it shall, fully comply with the maintenance requests. Ifan arbitration award should
ultimately find that the repairs were not necessary then LESSEE may either deduct from
future rental payments the cost of such repairs or be reimbursed therefor. In deciding
whether repairs requested by CITY or required by an engineering report are necessary, the
arbitration panel is to give primary consideration to the safety and welfare of the Seward port
facilities and the citizens of Seward in light of the highest standards in the industry,
If any -facility or service provided by CITY to the Leased Land shall become inadequate due
to changes in environmental control standards or should any facility require updating, or
improvement by reason of a change in LESSEE's use of the Leased Land or operations
therefrom, LESSEE shall either construct such improvements at LE SSEE's own cost or
reimburse CITY for such work at the option of CITY,
ARTICLE I. - ENVIRO�N r MENTAL CONCERNS
19.1 Hazardous MaieriaLv.
a) Condition of ,site. LESSEE has had full opportunity to examine the site for the
presence of any Hazardous Material and accepts the site in "as is" condition,
LESSEE may elect, at LESSEE's sole cost, to conduct a baseline soils test prior to
execution of this LEASE.
b) Release qfC1T)', Any other provision of this LEASE to the contrary notwithstanding,
LESSEE releases CH"Y from any and all claims, demands, penalties, fines,
judgments, liabilities, settlements, damages, costs, or expenses (including, without
limitation, attorney's fees, court costs, litigation expenses, and consultant and expert
fees) arising prior to, during, and after the to of this LEASE, and resulting from the
use, keeping, storage, or disposal of Hazardous Material on the Leased Land by
LESSEE or its predecessors in interest, or arising out of or resulting from LESSEE's
operations at the Leased Land or the operations of its predecessors in interest at, the
Leased Land except for those claims arising out of CITY's sole negligence or
intentional misconduct. This release includes, without limitation, any and all costs
incurred due to any investigation of the Leased Land or any cleanup, removal., or
restoration mandated by, a federal, state, or local agency or political subdivision or by
law or regulation.
C) Use of Hazardous Alaterials on the Site.
LESSEE shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Material, to be brought
upon, kept, or used in or about the Leased Land except for such Hazardous
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Material as is necessary to conduct LESSEE's authorized use of the Leased
Land,.
Any Hazardous Material permitted on the Leased Land as provided in this
paragraph, and all containers therefor, shall be used, kept, stored, and
disposed of in a manner that complies with all. Environmental Laws or other
laws or regulations applicable to such Hazardous Material.
iii) LESSEE shall not discharge, leak, or emit, or permit to be discharged, leaked,
or emitted, any material into the atmosphere, ground, ground water, sewer
system, or any body of water', if'such material (as reasonably determined by
the City, or any governmental authority) does or may, pollute or contaminate
the same, or may adversely affect the (a) health, welfare, or safety of persons,
whether located on the Leased Land or elsewhere; or (b) condition, use, or
enjoyment of the Leased Land or any other area or personal property,
iv) LESSEE hereby agrees that it shall be fully liable for all costs and expenses
related to the use, storage, and disposal of Hazardous Material kept or
brought on the Leased Land by LESSEE, its authorized representatives and
invitees, and LESSEE shall give immediate notice to ary of any violation
or potential violation of the provisions of this subparagraph,
d) lndemnificaLion qf'UTY ' Any, other provision of this LEASE to the contrary
notwithstandingE" s , LESSEE defend, indemnify, and hold Cl"],Y harmless from
and against any claims, demands,, penalties, fines, judgments, liabilities, settlements,
damages, costs, or expenses (including, without limitation, attorney, consultant and
expert flees, court costs, and litigation expenses) of whatever kind or nature, known or
unknown, contingent or otherwise, arising out of or in any way related to:
The presence, disposal, release, or threatened release of any such Hazardous
Material which is on or ftom the Leased Land, soil, water, ground water,
vegetation, buildings, personal property, persons, animals, or otherwise;
Any personal injury (including wrongful death) or property damage (real or
personal) arising out of or related to such Hazardous Material or any use of
the Leased Land;
iii) Any lawsuit brought or threatened, settlement reached, or government order
relating, to such Hazardous Material or any use of the Leased Land; and/or
iv) Any violation of any laws applicable thereto; provided,, however, that this
Section 19,1(d) shall apply only if the acts giving rise to the claims, demands,
penalties, fines, judgments, liabilities, settlements, damages, costs, or
expenses (1) occur prior to or during the term of this LEASE; and (2) arise, in
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whole or in part, from the use of, operations on, or activities, on the Leased
Land by LESSEE or LESSEIH's predecessors in interest, employees, agents,
invitees, contractors, subcontractors, authorized representatives, subtenants,
or any other persons. The provisions of this subparagraph shall be in addition
to any other obligations and liabilities LESSEE may have to CITY at law or
equity and shall survive the transactions contemplated herein and shall
survive the termination of this LEASE.
e) Qperator. For all purposes, LESSEE shall be deemed the operator of any facility on
the Leased Land,
f) Hazardous Material .Dqfined. As used in this LEASE, Hazardous Material is any
substance which is toxic, ignitable, reactive, or corrosive or which is regulated by any
Environmental Law. Hazardous, Material includes any and all material or substances
which are defined as industrial waste, hazardous waste, extremely hazardous waste,
or a hazardous substance under any Environmental Law, Notwithstanding any
statutory petroleum exclusion, for the purposes of this LEASE, the term Hazardous
Material includes, without limitation, petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction
thereof, petroleum soaked absorbent material, and other petroleum wastes.
g) Environmental Law Defined. As used in this LEASE, Environmental I -laws inclu
any and all local, state, and federal ordinances, statutes, and regulat�ions, as now i
force or as may be amended from time to time, relating to the protection of hum,
health. and the environment, as well as anyjudgments, orders, injunctions, award
decrees,, covenants, conditions, or other restrictions or standards relating to sa�m
Environmental Laws include, by way of example and not as a limitation of t.
generality of the foregoing, Alaska Statutes Title 46, the Resource Conservation a
Recovery Act of 1976, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensati
and Liability Act of 1980, the Clean WaterAct, and the Superfund Amendments
Reauthorization Act of 1. - 6, 1
19.2 Permils and Reporting.
a), Permits Required by Other GovernmentalAgencies. LESSEE shall obtain, all permits
or approvals required by any applicable law or regulation, Copies of all such pen -nits
shall be provided to CITY prior to LESSEE commencing work under this LEASE.
LESSEE shall promptly make all reports to any federal, state, or local government or
agency required by any pennit or Environmental Law, including reports of any spill
or discharge of flazardous Material. The CITY, through the City Manager, may
order Jr IESSEE to immediately cease any operations or activities on the Leased Land
if the sarne is being carried out without necessary, pen -nits, in violation of the terms of
any permit or Environmental Law, or contrary to this LEASE,
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b) Corresj)ondence Wilh and Reports to Environmental Agencies. LESSEE shall
immediately (the same or the next business day) provide CITY with copies of all
correspondence and notice, including copies of all reports between LESSEE and any
state, federal, or local government or agency regulating flazardous Material which
relates to LESSEE's operations on or use of the Leased Land.
Either party shall at any time and frorn time to time upon not less than ten (10) days" prior
written request by the other party, execute, acknowledge, and deliver to such party, or to its designee,
a statement in writing certifying that this LEASE is unamended and in full force and. effect (or, if
there has been any amendment thereof, that the same is in full force and effect as amended and
stating the amendment or amendments), that there are no defaults, existing (or, if there is any claimed
default, stating the nature and extent thereon, and stating the dates to, which the rent and other
charges have been paid in advance.
ARTICLE 21 - CONDITIONS AND COVENANTS
All the provisions sions of this LEASE shall be construed to be "conditions" as well as
"covenants,"" as though the words specifically expressing or im�parting covenants and conditions were
used in each separate provision,
ARTICLE 22 - NO WAIVER OF BREACH
No failure by either CITY or LESSEE to insist upon the strict performance by the other, of
any term, covenant, or condition of this LEASE or to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a
breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach, or of such terms, covenants, or
conditions. No waiver of any breach. shall affect or alter this LEASE, but each and every terrn,
covenant, and condition of this I -EASE shall continue in full force and effect with, respect to any
other then existing or subsequent breach.
ARTICLE 23 - TIME OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence of this LEASE and of each provision.
ARTICLE 24 - COMPUTATION OF TIME
J'he time in which any act provided by this LEASE is to be done by shall be computed by
excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday,
and then it is also excluded.
ARTICLE 25 ® SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST
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Each and all of the ten'ns, covenants, and conditions in this LEASE shall inure to the benefit
of and shall be binding upon the successors in interest of CITY and LESSEE.
This LEASE contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters covered
by this LEASE, and no other agreement, statement, or promise made by any party which is not
contained in this LEASE shall be binding or valid.
ARTICLE 27 - GOVERNING LAW
This LEASE shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Alaska. The terms of this LEASE are subject in all respects to the Charter and. Code of
Ordinances, of CITY in effect on the date of this LEASE, and as they may be hereafter amended,
including, without limitation, Chapter 7.05 of the Seward City Code.
ARTICLE 28 - PARTIAL INVALIDITY
If any provision of this LEASE is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall
in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
Nothing contained in this LEASE shall be deemed or construed by the parties or by any third
person to create the relationship of' principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture or of any
association between CITY and LESSEE; and neither the method of computation of rent, nor any
other provisions, contained in this LEASE, nor any acts of the parties, shall be deemed to create any
relationship between CITY and LESSEE other than the relationship of lessee and lessor.
ARTICLE 30 - INTERPRETATION
The language in all parts of this LEASE shall in all cases be simply construed according to its
fair meaning and not for or against CITY or LESSEE as both CITY and LESSEE have had the
opportunity to seek assistance of counsel. in drafting and reviewing this LEASE.
AR'I'ICI..,E 31 - CAPTIONS
Captions of the articles, paragraphs, and subparagraphs of this LEASE are for convenience
and reference only, and the words contained therein shall in no way be held to explain, modify,
amplify, or aid in the interpretation, construction, or meaning of the provisions of this LEASE.
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`]'his 1,EASE is not subject to amendment except in writing executed by both parties hereto,
ARTICLE 33 - NOTICES
All. notices, demands, or requests from one party to another shall be delivered in person or be
sent by mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid, to the addresses stated in this Article and to
such other persons and addresses as either party may designate. Notice by mail shall be deemed to
have been given at the time of mailing.
All notices, demands, and requests from LESSEE to CITY shall be given to CITY at the
following address:
City Manager
CITY OF SEWARD
PO Box 167
Seward, Alaska 99664
All notices, demands or requests from CITY to LESSEE shall be given to LESSEE at the
following address:
Hamilton Construction LLC
P.O. Box 241952
Anchorage, Alaska 99524
Each party shall have the right, from time to time, to designate a different address by notice
given in conformity with this Article.
ARTICLE 34 - FIRE PROTECTION
LESSEE shall, at its sole cost, risk, and expense, provide fire detection and protection to its
operations on the Leased Land and fire prevention to industry standards for risks to adjacent facilities
such that those risks are minimized. LESSEE shall continue to provide and maintain industry
accepted standards of fire protection such that the City of Seward'sIS0 rating is not degraded by
reason of LESSEFS operation. The parties agree that with the rapid expansion of technology in the
field of fire prevention and control LESSEE's obligations hereunder may vary during the term of this
LEASE and CITY may submit LESSEE's compliance with its obligation hereunder to arbitration not
more frequently than once each five (5) years.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the dates herein
set forth.
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, CHIC
City Clerk
ss,
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
H 77 /STRUCTION LLC �7
JQO'Harnitan, Owner
Date:-�1'11'11h
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2016,
by Jim Hunt, City Manager of the City of Seward, Alaska, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public in and for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2016,
by Jeff Hamilton who executed *o=tb" document on behalf of Hamilton Construction LLC as
Member of the limited liabi�
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Not*, Publiand for Alaska
My CommissionExpires:
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Date 7-15-2016
Request to Lease City of Seward Property
From
Jeff Hamilton, dba, Hamilton Construction LLC
Long to lease for Lot I (see attachment) Block 3, 4 T11 OF July Creek
Subdivision, SMC (20 years with two 5 ear extensions)
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Approximately 0.87 acre
Current rent $8000.00 plus tax. The rent is SU , bject to annual CPI adjustment and
re -,appraisal every five years. It is scheduled to be re -appraised in early 2020.
I accept fhe property in as, is condition.
I understand that the property is not available before October 1, 2016.
1 understand that there are no utilities n site (only nearby),
I willsubmit any plans to modify the property to the City for review and
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