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INDEFINITE TERM LEASE
LAND
THIS INDEFINITE TERRA LEASE FOR LAND("Lease")Is made and entered Into to be effective as of the 151h
day of May. 2004 {"Effective Date"), by and between THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY
COMPANY,a Delaware corporation("Lessor')and THE CITY OF KENT,a municipal corporation("Lessee").
RECITALS
A. Lessor is in the railroad transportation business and owns or controls a system of rail tracks ("Lessor's
Track(s)")and various real properties associated therewith,including certain Premises as described below which Lessee
desires to lease from Lessor.
S. Lessor has agreed to lease to Lessee the Premises, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations
provkled herein.
AGREEMENTS
in consideration of the mutual covenants herein,Lessor and Lessee hereby agree as follows:
Seddon 1. Premises and Term.
A. Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor, subject to the covenants, agreements. terms,
provisions and conditions of this Lease, that certain parcel of real property,situated In the City of Kent.County of King,
State of Washington.along Line Segment 51,Mile Post 16.35 and constituting the shaded area shown upon Print No.3-
31894,dated 09/18/2W3,revised 09MO12003 a copy of which Is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"and made a part hereof
("Prembeso)•
B. Lessee leases the Premises from Lessor beglnuning May 15, 20M ("Commencement Date'. and shall
continue until terminated by either party as provided in this Section 1(8). This Lease may be terminated by either party,at
any time,without cause,for convenience.by serving upon the other party written notice of termination at least thirty(30)
days In advance. Upon the expiration of the time specified In such notice. this Lease and all rights of Lessee shall
absolutely cease.
C. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
D. Each consecutive tweIve-month period this Lease is in effect, beginning with the Effective Date of this
Lease.Is herein called a"Lease Year."
E. Lessee acknowledges that It Is assuming all risks associated with Lesson's right to terminate this Lease at
any time as provided above,and (€) Lessor gives no assurance that Lessor will delay termination of this Lease for any
length of time whatsoever, (€1) Lessee may expend money and effort during the tern of this Lease which may not
ultimately be of any benefit to Lessee 9 Lessor terminates this Lease, but nonetheless, Lessor shall have the right to
terminate the Lease If Lessor determines In its sole and absolute discretion that Lessor desires to terminate,and(i€i)In no
event shall Lessor be deemed to have any iegal oblMons to continua(ogase the Premises for any 1engjh of fte.
Section 2. Use and Comnllance.
A. Lessee may use the Premises for the sole and exclusive purpose of a public alley and-for no other
purpose without the prior written consent of Lessor. Lessee shall respond to Lessor's reasonable Inquiries regarding the
use or condign of the Premises.
B. Lessee shall comply with all Laws applicable to Lessee,the Premises,this Lease and Lessee's activities
and obligations hereunder,, and shall have the sole responsibility for costs, fees, or expenses associated with such
compliance, As used herein, the term "Laws" shall mean any and ail statutes, laws. ordinances, codes, rules or
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regulations or any order,decision,Injunction,judgment,award or decree of any public body or authority having jurisdktion
over Lessee,the Premises,this Lease,and/or Lessee's obligations under this Lease,and shag Include all Environments!
Laws(as defined In Section 4(A)).
C. If any governmental license or permit Is required or desirable for the proper and lawful conduct of
Lessee's business or other activity In or on the Premises,or If the failure to secure such a license or permit might In any
way affect Lessor,then Lessee. at Lessee's expense,shad procure and thereafter maintain such license or permit and
submit the same to Inspection by Lessor. Lessee,at Lessee's expense,shall at all times comply with the requirements of
each such license or permit.
Section 3. Rent.
A. Lessee shall pay as rental for the Premises, In advance,an amount equal to N/A($OA0)annually during
the term of the Lease,("Base Rent"). Base Rent if any,shag increase 3%annually during the term of the lease. Lessor
reserves the right to change rental rates as conditions warrant. Billing or acceptance by Lessor of any rental shall not
Imply a definite term or otherwise restrict either party from candling this Lease as provided herein. Either party hereto
may assign any receivables due It under this Lease:provided,however,such assignments shall not relieve the assignor
of any of its rights or obligations under this Lease. Ali rent and other monetary payments under this Lease from lessee to
Lessor shall be delivered solely to the following address:
Staubach-its Attorey4n-Fact for BNSF
P.U.Box 847574
Dallas,Texas 75284-7574
Lessor shall have-the right to designate at any time and from time to time a different address for delivery of such
payments by written notice to Lessee pursuant to the notice provisions of Section 38 below.• No rent or other payment
sent to any other address shall be deemed received by Lessor unless and until Lessor has actually posted such payment
as received on the account of Lessee,and Lessee shag be subject to all default provisions hereunder,late fees and other
consequences as a result thereof In the same manner as If Lessee had failed or delayed in making any psymenL
B. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor utilizes the rental eo[iection system involving direct deposk of monles
received through a financial Ian selected by Lessor,which precludes Lessor's ability to exercise rejection of a rental
payment before Lessee's check Is cashed. Lessee agrees fttat as a condition of Lessor granting this Lease Lessee
hereby walves any rights it may have under law to force contfnuatlon of this Lease due to Lessor having accepted and
cashed Lessee's rental remittance. Lessor shall have the option of rejecting Lessee's payment by refunding to Lessee the
rental amount paid by Lessee,adjusted as set forth In tins Lease,and enforcing the termination provisions of this Lease.
C. Lessee shall pay the Base gent and all additional amounts due pursuant to Section 9 as and when the
same become due and payable,without demand, s", or deduction. Lessee's obigation to pay Base Rent and all
amounts due under this Lease Is an Independent covenant and no act or circumstance,regardless of whether such act or
circumstance constitutes a breach under this Lease by Lessor,shall release Lessee of its obligation to pay Base Rent and
all amounts due as required by this Lease.
D. If any Base Rent or any payment under Section 9 or any other payment due by Lessee hereunder Is not
paid within five(5)days after the date the same is due,Lessor may assess Lessee a late fee("Late Fee*)In an amount
equal to 5% of the amount which was not paid when due to compensate Lessor for Lessor's administrative burden In
connection with such late payment. In addition to said Lath Fee,Lessee shall pay Interest on the unpaid sum from the
due date thereof to the date of payment by Lessee at an annual rate equal to(I)the greater of(a)for the period January 1
through June 30, the prime rate last published In The Wag Street Journal In the preceding December plus two and one-
half percent(2 U2%), and for the period July 1 through December 31, the prime rate fast published In The Wag Street
Journal in the preceding June plus two and one-half percent(2 112%).or(b)twelve percent(12%),or(0)the maximum
rate permitted by taw,whichever Is less.
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Section 4. Environmental.
A. Lessee shalt strictly comply with all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations in Its
occupation and use of the premises, including, but not limited to, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as
amended (RCRA),the Clean Water Act,the Clean Air Act,the Oil Pollution Act the Hazardous Materials Transportation
Act, and CERCLA (collectively referred to as the "Environmental Laws"). Lessee shall not maintain any treatment,
storage, transfer or disposal facility, or underground storage tank, as defined by Er ironmiental Laws, on the Premises..
Lessee shall not release or suffer the release of oil or hazardous substances, as defined by Environmental Laws, on or
about the Premises-
B. Lessee shall'give Lessor immediate notice to Lessor's Resource Operations Center at(800)832-5452 of
any release of hazardous substances on or from the Premises and to Lessor's Manager Environmental Leases at (785)
435-2386 for any violation of Environmental' Laws, or inspection or inquiry by governmental authorities charged with
enforcing Environmental Laws with respect to Lessee's use of the Premises, Lessee shall use its best efforts to promptly
respond to any release on or from the Premises. Lessee also shalt give Lessor's Manager Environmental Leases
Immediate notice of all measures undertaken on behalf of Lessee to investigate,remedlate,respond to or otherwise cure
such release or violation and shall provide to Lessor's Manager Environmental Leases copies of all reports and/or data
regarding any investigations or remediations of the Premises.
C. In the event that Lessor has notice from Lessee or otherwise of a release or violation of Environmental
Laws on the premises which occurred or may occur during the term of this Lease, Lessor may require Lessee, at
Lessee's sole risk and expense, to take timely measures to investigate, remediate, respond to or otherwise cure such
release or violation affecting the premises or Lessor's right-of-way.
D. Lessee shall promptly report to Lessor In writing any conditions or activities upon the Premises which
create a risk of harm to persons,property or the environment and shall take whatever action Is necessary to prevent injury
to persons or property arising out of such conditions or activities; provided, however, that Lessee's reporting-to Lessor
shall not relieve Lessee of any obligation whatsoever Imposed on It by this Lease. Lessee shall promptly respond to
Lessor's request for Information regarding said conditions or activities.
E. Hazardous Materials are not permitted on the Premises except as otherwise described herein. Lessee
expects to use on the Premises the following Hazardous Materials. 'None, and to store on the Premises the following
Hazardous Materials (as defined in Section 4(F) below). None Use or storage on the Premises of any Hazardous
Materials not disclosed In this Section 4( Is a breach of this Lease
F. For purposes of this Section 4, "Hazardous Materials" means all materials, chemicals, compounds, or
substances (including without limitation asbestos, petroleum products, and lead-based paint) identified as hazardous or
toxic under Environmental Laws,
G. If Lessor has reason to believe that environmental damage has occurred during Lessee's occupancy of
Premises and, Lessor may, at Its option prior to termination of this Lease, require Lessee to conduct an environmental
audit of the Premises through an environmental consulting engineer acceptable to Lessor, at Lessee's sole cost and
expense, to determine If any noncompliance or environmental damage to the Premises has occurred during Lessee's
occupancy thereof. The audit shall be conducted to Lessor's satisfaction and a copy of the audit report shall promptly be
provided to Lessor for its review. Lessee shall pay all expenses for any remedial action that may be required as a result of
said audit to correct any noncompliance or environmental damage,and all necessary work shall be performed by Lessee
prior to termination of this Lesse.
Section 5. Access to Ad cent ftopeft by Lessee,
If access to and from the Premises can be accomplished only through use of Lessors property adjacent to the
Premises,such use is granted for Ingress and egress only and on a non-exclusive basis,subject to such restrictions and
conditions as Lessor may impose by notice to Lessee. Lessor shall have the right to designate the location or route to be
used. Lessee understands and agrees that all of the terms and obligations under this Lease applicable to Lessee shall
also be applicable to Lessee with respect to Lessee's use of any property adjacent to the Premises which Lessee may
use just as though the property has been specifically described as part of the Premises, Including,without limitation,the
Indemnity provisions of Section 13, Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,this Section 5 shall not grant Lessee
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any right to cross any of Lessees Tracks. Any such crossing rights may only be granted by a separate written agreement
between lessor and Lessee.
Section 6. Access to Premises by,Lessor.
A. Lessor and its contractors,agents and other designated third parties may at all reasonable times and at
any time In case of emergency, In such manner as to not unreasonably interfere with Lessee's use of the Premises as
allowed hereunder,(I)enter the Premises for Inspection of the Premises or to protect the Lessor's Interest in the premises
or to protect from damage any property adjoining the Premises,(h)enter the Premises to construct„maintain,and operate
trackage, fences, pipelines, communication facilities, fiber optic lines, wireless Mowers, telephone, power or ocher
transmission lines, or appurtenances or facilities of like character, upon, over, across, or beneath the Premises,without
payment of any sum for any damage, including damage to growing crops, (Iic)take all required materials and equipment
onto the Premises,and perform all required work therein,for the purpose of making alterations,repairs,or additions to the
Premises as Lessor may elect 8 Lessee defaults in its obligation to do so,(lv)enter the Premises to show the Premises to
holders of encumbrances on the Interest of Lessor In the Premises, or to prospective purchasers or mortgagees of the
Premises,and all such entries and activities shall be without any rebate of rent to Lessee for any loss,of occupancy of the
Premises,or damage,injury or inconvenience thereby caused,
B. For purposes stated in this Section 6. Lessor will at all times have keys with which to unlock all of the
doors and gates on the Premises,and Lessee will not change or alter any,lock thereon without Lessor's permission.
C. In an emergency, Lessor will be entitled to use any and all means that Lessor may deem proper to open
doors,gates, and other entrances to obtain entry to the Premises. Any entry to the Premises by Lessor as described in
this Section 6 shalt not under any circumstances be construed or deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry Into, or a
detainer of, the Premises, or any eviction of Lessee from the Premises,and any damages caused on aunt thereof will
be paid by Lessee.
Section 7. WaMintles
LESSOR GOES NOT WARRANT ITS TITLE TO THE PREMISES NOR UNDERTAKE TO DEFEND LESSEE IN
THE PEACEABLE POSSESSION OR USE THEREOF. NO COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT IS MADE_ This
Lease is made subject to all outstanding rights or Interests of others. If the Premises are subsequently found to be
subject to prior claim, this lease shall terminate immediately on notice to that effect from Lessor. Lessee accepts this
Lease subject to that possibility and its effect on Lessee's rights and ownership of the Lessee Improvements.. In case of
eviction of Lessee by anyone other than Lessor, or anyone owning or claiming title to or any Interest in the Premises,
Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for damage of any kind (including any loss of ownership right to Lessee's
Improvements)or to refund any rent paid hereunder,except to return the unearned portion of any rent paid In advance..
Section 8. Premis ondition`Lessee Improvements.
fit, Lessee represents that the Premises,the fitle thereto,any subsurface conditions thereof,and the present
uses thereof have been examined by the Lessee. Lessee accepts the same in the condition In which they now are,
without representation or warranty,expressed or impiied, in fact or by law, by the Lessor, and without recourse to the
Lessor as to the title thereto,the nature,condition or usability thereof,or the uses to which the Premises may be put. By
taking possession or commencing use of the Premises,Lessee 0)acknowledges that It Is relying on its own inspections of
the Premiss and not on any representations from Lessor regarding the Premises, (11) establishes conclusively that the
Premises are at such time in satisfactory condition and In conformity with this Lease and all zoning or other governmental
requirements to all respects;and (Ili)accepts the Premises In its condition as of the Commencement bate on an"AS IS
'WHERE IS," and "'WITH ALL FAULTS" basis, subject to all faults and Infirmities, whether now or hereafter existing.
Nothing contained in this Section 8 affects the commencement of the term of the Lease or the obligation of Lessee to pay
rent as provided above. Lessee represents and warrants to Lessor as follows:(I)Lessee does not intend'to,and will not,
use the Premises for any purpose other then as set forth in Section 2; (it)Lessee has previously disclosed in writing to
Lessor ail special requirements(but Lessor shall have no responsibility relative to any such special requirement), If any,
which Lessee may have in connection with this Intended use, and (Ili) Lessee has undertaken and has reasonably and
dillgently completed all appropriate investigations regarding the suitability of the Premises for Lessee's intended use.
Lessee shall comply with any covenants, conditions or restrictions now or hereafter affecting the Premise, and
acknowledges that Lessor may place any covenants,conditions or restrictions of record affecting the Premises prior to or
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during the term of the Lease. In such evert.this Lease will be subject and subordinate to all of the same without further
action by either party,Including,without limitation,the execution of any further instruments. Lessee acknowledges that
Lessor has given material c onnc eel=for the adomMedgements and provisions contained In this Section S. and that
Lessor Is relying on these aciowwledgments and agreements and would not have entered Into this Lease without such
acknowledgements and agreements by Lessee.
B. If initial Improvements are necessary for Lessee's use of the Premises,Lessee,at Lessee's sole cost and
expense, shall, an or after the Commencement Date, construct and Install such €nnitial Improvements to the Premises
which are necessary for lessee's use of the Premises and are acceptable to Lessor In Lessor's sole discretion("Lessee
Improvements'). The construction and Installation of any Lessee Improvements shall be subject to Lessor's prior written
approval of plans and motions for such Lessee Improvements to be prepared by Lessee and submitted to Lessor for
approval as set forth below,such approval to be In Lessor's sole and absolute discretion. Within forty-five(46)days after
the Commencement Date, Lessee shall submit detailed plans and specifications,and the Identity of Lessee's proposed
general contractor for the Lessee Improvements for Lessor's review and approval_ Lessor shall either approve or
disapprove the plans and specifications and general contractor (in Its sate and absolute discretion) by written notice
delivered to lessee within W*(60)days after recelpt of the same from Lessee. In the event of any disapproval,Lessor
shall specify the reasons for such non-approval. If Lessor falls to deliver notice to Lessee of Lessor's approval or
disapproval of the plans. sons, and proposed general contractor within the Iime period discussed above,
Lessee's plans. specifications and proposed contractor shaft be deemed disapproved. If Lessor specifies objections to
the plans and specifications or general contractor as herein provided and Lessor and Lessee ate unable to resolve the
objections by mutual agreement within a period of thirty (30) days from the data of delivery of written notice thereof,
Lessee,as its sole remedy,to be exercised not later than ten(10)days after the expiration of said thirty(30)days period.
may terminate this Lease by written notice to Lessor. Upon approval of the plans and specifications by Lessor, Lessor
and Lessee shall sign the same,and they shall be deemed a part hereof. All Lessee Improvements shall be constructed
and installed In accordance with the terms and conditions of Exhibit W attached to the Lease and all applicable terms,
and conditions of the Lease regarding alterations and Improvements. Lessee shall not construct any ether alteration or.
Improvement to the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent. The Lessee Improvements cuanstnxted pursuant to
the above provisions shall be owned by Lessee during the term of the Lease and removed from the Premises or
surrendered to the Lessor pursuant to Section 20 below upon termination of this Lem. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
after full execution of this Lease, and within thirty (30)days following approval of plans and spins by BNSF,
Lessee shall Install. at its sole cost and expense, a baffler along the easterly boundary and northerly boundary of the
Premises so as to prevent vehicles from crossing sold easterly and northerly boundary limes.The plans and speWcations
for the baffler shall be approved by BNSF In writing.
Section 9. Taxes and Utilities.
A. In addition to Base Rent. Lessee shall pay all taxes, ulltities, and other charges of every kind and
character.whether foremen or unforeseen,ordinary or extraordinary.which are attributable to the term of this Lease and
may become due or levied against the Premises, against Lessee, against the business conducted on the Premises or
against the Lessee improvements placed thereon during the term hereof, even thin such taxes, utilities or other
charges may not became due and payable until after termination of this Lease provided;however,that Lessee shag only
be responsible for the payment of property taxes levied against the Premises to the extent such taxes are separately
assessed by the applicable taxing authority as a result of this Lease- Lessee agrees that Lessor shag not be required to
furnish to Lessee any utility or other services. if this Lease Is a transfer of an existing lease, Lessee must make
arrangements with the present lessee for payment of any delinquent and current taxes,utg€tles,and other charges prior to
taking possession. If such arrangements are not made,Lessee agrees to pay all such taxes,utilities,and other charges.
If Lessor should make any such payments,Lessee shag promptly upon demand reimburse Lessor for all such sums.
B. Should the Premises be subject to sperm assessment for public improvements in the amount of Five
Hundred Dogars ($500.00) or less during any Lease Year, Lessee shall promptly reimburse Lessor the amount In fug.
Should the assessment exceed Five Hundred Dollars($500.00)during any lease Year then such excess shag be paid by
Lessor,but the Base Rent herein shall be Increased by an amount equal to twelve percent(12%)of such excess payable
for each Lease Year such amounts are payable.
Section 10. Track Clearance.
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A. Lessee shall not place, permit to be placed, or allow to remain, any permanent or temporary material,
structure,pole,or other obstruction within(t)8Y feet laterally from the centerline of any of Lassoes Tracks on or about the
Premises(nine and one-half(9-1/2)feet on either side of the centerline of any of Lessor's Tracks which are curved)or(if)
24 feet vertically from the top of the rail of any of Lessor's Tracks on or about the Premises ("Minimal Clearances"`);
provided that It any law, statute, regulation, ordinance, order, covenant or restriction ("Legal Requirement") requires
greater clearances then those provided for ln• this Section 10, then Lessee shall strictly comply with such Legal
Requirement. However, vertical or lateral clearances which are less than the Minimal Clearance but are In compliance
with Legal requirements will not be a violation of this Section 118,so long as Lessee strictly complies with the terms of any
such Legal requirement and posts a sign on the Premises clearly noting the existence of such reduced clearance. Any
such sign shall be painted with black and white reflective paint.
B. Lessor's operation over any Lessor's Track on or about the Premises with knowledge of an unauthorized
reduced clearance will not be a waiver of the covenants of Lessee contained In this section 10 or of Lessors right to
recover for and be Indemnified and defended against such damages to property, and Injury to or death of persons, that
may result therefrom.
C. Lessee shall not place or allow to be placed any freight car within 250 feet of either side of any at-grade
crossings on Lessors Tracks_
Section 11. Repairs;Maintenance.
A. Lessee shall,at its sole expense, tape goad care of the Premises (including the barrier described In 8.13
and all other Lessee Improvements)and shall not do or suffer any waste with respect thereto and Lessee shall promptly
make all necessary or desirable Repairs to the Premises and shall keep the Premises as safe as possible for public travel.
The term "repairs"means all reasonable repair,and maintenance necessary to keep the Premises(including all Lessee
Improvements) in good condition and includes, without limitatfon, replacements, restoration and renewals when
necessary. Lessee shall keep-and maintain any paved areas, sidewalks,curbs,landscaping, and lawn areas In a clean
and orderly condition,and free of accumulation of dirt and rubbish.
B, Lessor shall not have any liability or obligation to furnish or pay for any services or facilities of whatsoever
nature or to make any repairs or alterations of whatsoever nature In or to the Premises, Including but not limited' to
structural repairs, or to maintain the Premises In any manner. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor shall have no
responsibility for management of the Premises.
Section 12. S f :D ro s a d UazalAous Conditions,
It Is understood by Lessee that the Premises may be In dangerous proximity to railroad tracks,including Lessor's
Tracks, and that persons and property, whether real or personal, on the Premises will be In danger of injury, death or
destruction incident to the operation of the railroad,Including,without limitation,the risk of derailment,fire, or Inadequate
clearance (Including sight clearance or vision obstruction problems at grade crossings on or adjacent to the Premises),
and Lessee accepts this Lease subject to such dangers,and acknowledges that Its Indemnification obligations hereunder
extend to and includes all such risks-
Section 13. mitt
A. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,LESSEE SHALL RELEASE, INDEMNIFY,DEFEND
AND HOLD HARMLESS LESSOR AND LESSOR'S AFFILIATED COMPANIES, PARTNERS, SUCCESSORS,
ASSIGNS, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS
(COLLECTIVELY, "INDEMNITEES") FOR, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, FINES,
PENALTIES, COSTS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIENS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, DEMANDS, JUDGMENTS AND
EXPENSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF
INVESTIGATION, REMOVAL AND REMEDIATION AND GOVERNMENTAL OVERSIGHT COSTS) ENVIRONMENTAL
OR OTHERWISE (COLLECTIVELY -LIABILITIES-)IES") OF ANY NATURE, FIND OR DESCRIPTION OF ANY PERSON
OR ENTITY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF,RESULTING FROM Ott RELATED TO(IN WHOLE OR IN
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(I) THIS LEASE,INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION,ITS ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS;
(ifs ANY RIGHTS OR INTERESTS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THIS LEASE;
(Ili) LESSEE'S OCCUPATION AND USE OF THE PREMISE'S
(iv) THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION AND STATUS OF THE PREMISES CAUSED BY,
AGGRAVATED BY,OR CONTRIBUTED IN WHOLE OR IN PART,BY LESSEE!OR
(v) ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF LESSEE OR LESSEE'S OFFICERS,AGENTS,INVITEES,EMPLOYEES,
OR CONTRACTORS, OR ANYONE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY ANY OF THEM, OR
ANYONE THEY CONTROL OR EXERCISE CONTROL OVER,
EVEN IF SUCH LIABILITIES ARISE FROM OR ARE ATTRIBUTED TO, IN WHOLE OR IN PART,ANY NEGLIGENCE
OF ANY INDEMNITEE. THE ONLY LIABILITIES WITH RESPECT TO WHICH LESSEE'S OBLIGATION TO
INDEMNIFY THE INDEMNiTEES DOES NOT APPLY ARE LIABILITIES TO THE EXTENT PROXIMATELY CAUSED
BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF AN INDEMNITEE.
B. Lessee agrees that it will not initiate with any local, state, or federal government agency an
Investigation into the environmental condition of the promises. Lessee agrees that It will not attempt to hold
Lessor liable for environmental damage that was not proximately caused by Lessor's gross negligence or willful
misconduct,
C. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,LESSEE FURTHER AGREES, REGARDLESS OF
ANY NEGLIGENCE.OR,AU-EGED NEGLIGENCE-OF ANY INDEMNITEE,TO INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS
THE INDEMNffEES AGAINST AND ASSUME THE DEFENSE OF ANY LIABILITIES ASSERTED AGAINST.:OR"
SUFFERED BY ANY INDEMNITEE UNDER OR RELATED TO THE FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY tACT
("FELA-)WHENEVER EMPLOYEES OF LESSEE�OR ANY OF ITS AGENTS,INVITEES,OR CONTRACTORS CLAIM
OR ALLEGE THAT THEY ARE EMPLOYEES OF ANY INDEMNITEE. OR OTHERWISE. THIS INDEMNITY SHALL
ALSO EXTEND, ON THE SAME BASIS,TO FELA CLAIMS BASED ON ACTUAL OR ALLEGED 'VIOLATIONS OF
ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE SAFETY
APPLIANCE ACT, THE BOILER INSPECTION ACT, THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT,AND ANY SIMILAR STATE OR FEDERAL STATUTE.
D. Upon written notice from Lessor, Lessee agrees to assume the defense of any lawsuit or other
proceeding brought against any Indemnitee by any entity, relating to any matter covered by this Lease for which Lessee
has an obligation to assume liability for and/or save and hold harmless any Indemnitee. Lessee shall pay all costs
Incident to such defense, Including,but not limited to, attorneys'fees, Investigators'fees, litigation and appeal expenses,
settlement payments,and amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments.
Section 14. j gual Protection.
It is agreed that the provisions of Sections 10, 12,and 13 are for the equal protection of other railroad companies,
Including, without limitation, the National Railroad passenger Corporation (Amtrak), permitted to use Lessor's property,
and such railroad companies shall be deemed to be Included as Indemnitees under Sections 10,12,and 13.
Section 15. Asslcanment and Sarblease.
A. Lessee shall not () assign or otherwise transfer this Lease or any Interest herein,. or (ii) sublet the
Premises or any part thereof,without,In each instance,obtaining the prior written consent of Lessor,which consent may
be withheld In Lessor's sole and absolute discretion. For purposes of this Section 15, In the event that there are
aggregate transfers or other changes In the ownership interests of Lessee resulting In a change of more than 20%of the
ownership interests as held on the date hereof, a transfer shall be deemed to have occurred hereunder. Any person or
legal representative of Lessee,to whom Lessee's interest under this Lease passes by operation of law,or otherwise,will
be bound by the provisions of this Lease.
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S. Any assignment,lease,sublease or transfer made pursuant to Section 16(A)may be made only If,and
nil not be effective unct,the assignee cures all outstanding defa&of Lessee hereunder and executes,acknoMedges
and delivers to Lessor an agreement,In form and substance satisfactory to Lessor,whereby the assignee assumes the
obligations and performance of this Lease and agrees to be personally bound by and upon all of the covenants,
agreements, terms, provisions and conditions hereof on the part of Lessee to be performed or observed. Lessee
covenants that,notwithstanding any assignment or transfer,whether or not In violation of the provisions of this Lease,and
notwittmianding the aoceptance of rent by lessor from an assignee or transferee or any other party, Lessee WIN remain
fully and primarily liable along with the assignee for the payment of the rent due and to become due under this Lease and
for the perfomance of oil of the covenants, agreements, terms. provisions, and conditions of this Lease on the part of
Lessee to be performed or observed.
Section 16. Liens.
Lessee shah promptly lay, discharge and release of record any and all liens,charges and orders arising out of
any construction,alterations or repairs. suffered or permitted to be done by Lessee on the Premises. Lessor Is hereby
authorized to post any notices or take any other action upon or with respect to the Premises that Is or may be permitted by
law to prevent the attachment of any such liens l o the Premises;provided,however,that fawn:of Lessor to take any such
action shall not relleve lessee of any obligation or Lability under this Section i6 or any other Section of this Lease.
Section 17. Itowance.
Losses shall, at Its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain during the We of this Lease the following
Insurance coverage:
A. All risks property insurance covering 03 of Lessees property including property in the care,custody or
control of Losses. Coverage shall Include the fdgowing: ' .
♦ Issued on a replacement cost Mile;• ,
♦ Stall provide that In respect of-the l ntetest of Lessor the Insurance shalt not be invalidated by any
action or inaction of Lessee ce any other person and shall Insure the respective Interests of
Lessor as they appear, regarrtess of any breach or violation of any warranty, declarston or
oolnd'rtion contained In such pow by Lessee or any other person.
♦ Include a standard loss payable endorsement naming Lessor as the loss payee as Its interests
May appear-
Include a waiver of subrogatlon In favor of Lessor.
B. Commercial General Liability Insurance, This insurance shag contain broad farm contractual Iabli ty with
a combined single Omit of a minbmm of$1,000,000 each oc cwTence and an aggregate limit of at least $ 2,OQO,000.
Coverage must be purchased on a post 1t1S0 ISO occurrence form or equivalent and Include coverage for,but not limited
to.the€olkmft:
• Bodily injury and Property Damage
• Persona[Injury and Advertising Injury
♦ Fire legal llabiOty
• Products and compteled operations
This policy shall also contain the fottmming endorsements,which shall be Indicated on the certificate of inswance:
♦ It Is agreed that any workers'compensation exclusion does not apply to Railroad payments related to
the Federal Employers Liability Act or a Railroad Wage Continuation Program or similar programs
and any payments made are deemed not to be either payments made or obligations assumed under
any Workers Compensation,disability benefits,or unemployment compensation law or emir law.
• The definition of insured contract stall be amended to remove any exclusion or other Imitation for
any work being done within 50 feet of railroad property.
• Any exclusions related to the explosion,coilapse and underground hazards shall be removed.
No other endorsements Omiting coverage may be Included on the policy.
C. Business Automobile Insurance. This insurance snail contain a combined single limit of at least
$1,000,000 per occurrence.and Include coverage for,but not limited to the following:
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• Bodily Injury and property damage
• Any and all vehicles owned,used or hired
D. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance Including coverage for,but not limited
to:
♦ Lessee's statutory liability under the worker's compensation laws of the state(s)in which the:
work Is to be performed. N optional under State law,the Insurance must cover all employees
anyway.
• Employers'Liablgty(Part B)with limits of at least$500,000 each accident,$500,000 by disease
policy limit,$500,000 by disease each employee.
E. If construction is to be performed on the Premises by Lessee,Lessee shall procure Railroad Protective
Liability insurance naming only the Lessor as the Insured with coverage of at least$2,000,000 per occurrence and
$6,000,000 In the aggregate. The policy shall be Issued on a standard ISO form CG 00 3610 93 and Include the
following:
♦ Endorsed to include the Pollution Exclusion Amendment(i80 form CO 28 31 10 93)
• Endorsed to Include the Limited Seepage and Pollution Endorsement
♦ Endorsed to include Evacuation Expense Coverage Endorsement.
♦ Endorsed to remove any exclusion for punitive demies.
♦ No other endorsements mstrlcft coverage may be added.
♦ The original policy must be provided to the Lessor prior to performing any work or services under this
Lease
Other Requirements:
All policies(applying to coverage listed above)shdf co>Ttelri`no watusian for punitive damages and certificates of
Insurance shall reflect that no exclusion exists.
Lessee agrees to waive its right of recovery against Railroad for all claims and suits against Railroad. In addition,
Its Insurers,through policy endorsemmnt,waive their right of subrogation against Railroad for all claims and suits. The
ate of insurance must reflect the waiver of subrogation endorsement. Lessee further waives its right or recovery,
and Its insurers also waive their right of subrogation against Railroad for loss of Its owned or leased property or property
under Lessee's care,custody or control.
Lessee's insurance policies through policy endorsement,must include wording which states that the policy shall
be primary and non-contributing with respect to any Insurance carried by Railroad. The certificate of Insurance must
reflect that the above wording Is included In evidenced policies.
All pollcy(les) required above (excluding Workers Compensation and If applicable, Railroad Protective) shall
Include a severability of Inbreed endorsement and shall name Railroad and Staubach Global Services - RR, Inc. as
additional insureds with respect to work performed under this Lease. Severdxliity of Interest and naming Railroad and
Staubach Global Services-RR,Inc.as additional Insureds shall be indicated an the certifroste of insurance.
Lessee is not allowed to self-insure without the prior written consent of Railroad. if granted by Railroad, any
deductible,self-insured retention or other financial responsibility for claims shall be covered directly by Lessee in lieu of
Insurance. Any and all Railroad liabilities that would otherwise, In accordance with the provisions of this Lease, be
covered by Lessee's Insurance will be covered as if Lessee elected not to Include a deductible,self-Insured retention or
other financial responsibility for claims_ Lessee may elect to fulfill all or any portion of the above-stded insurance
requirements throw its program of self-insurance. Lessee shall provide a letter stating that it Is sell-insured as to the
stated lhnits and that said coverage shall appty to property within fifty(50)feet of any trackage.
Prior to accessing the Premises, Lessee shall furnish to Railroad an acceptable carli icate(s) of insurance
including an original signature of the authorized representative evidencing the required coverage, endorsements, and
amendments and referencing the contract auditifolder number 9 avaUable_ The policy(tes)shah contain a provision that
obligates the Insurance company(les) Issuing such poHcy(es) to notify Railroad in writing at least 30 days prior to any
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cancellation,renewal,substitution or material alteration. This cancellation provision shall be indicated on the certificate of
insurance. Upon request from Raltroad,a certified duplicate original of any required policy shall be furnished.
Any Insurance policy shall be written by a reputable insurance company acceptable to Railroad or with a current
Bests Guide Rating of A-and Class VII or better, and authorized to do business in the state(s)In which the Premises is
located.
Lessee represents that this Lease has been thoroughly reviewed by Lessee's Insurance agent(sybroker(s),who
have been instructed by Lessee to procure the Insurance coverage required by this Lease. Allocated Loss Expense shall
be In addition to all policy limits for coverages referenced above.
Not more frequently than once every five years,Railroad may reasonably modify the required insurance coverage
to reflect then-current risk management practices in the railroad Industry and underwriting practices In the Insurance
industry.
If any portion of the operation Is to be contracted by Lessee,Lessee shall require that the contractor shall provide
and maintain Insurance coverages as set forth here,naming Railroad as an additional insured,and shall require that the
contractor shall release,defend and indemnify Railroad to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as
Lessee Is required to release,defend and'indemnify Railroad herein..
Failure to provide evidence as required by this Section 17 shall entitle,but not require, Railroad to terminate this
Lease immediately. Acceptance of a certificate that does not comply with this section shall not operate as a waiver of
Lessee's obligations hereunder.
The fact that insurance(including,without limitation,self-Insurance)Is obtained by Leases shall not be deemed to
release or diminish the liability of Lessee Including,without limitation,liability under the Indemnity provisions of this Lease,
Damages recoverable by Railroad shall not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage.
For purposes of this Section 17.Railroad shall mean"Burlington northern Santa Fe Corporation",'The Burlington
Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company'and the subsidiaries,successors,assigns and affiliates of each.
Section 18. M afar Riiahjs and Use of Widens.
This Lease does not grant, convey or transfer any right to the use of water under any water right awned or
claimed by the Lessor which may be appurtenant to the Premises. All right, title, and Interest In and to such water is
expressly reserved unto Lessor, and the right to use same or any part thereof may be obtained only by the prior written
consent of the Lessor. Leases shall not use,install or permit to be Installed or used any wells on the Premises without the
prior written consent of Lessor.
(Section 19. Default.
A. An"went of Default"lay Lessee shall have occurred hereunder if any of the following shall occur:
(I) If Lessee violates any safety provision contained in this Lease;
(it) If Lessee fails to pay rent or any other monetary payment hereunder when due or fails to perform.
any other obligations under this Lease and such failure continues thirty(30)days after written notice from Lessor
to Lessee of Lessee's failure to make such payment or perform such obligations;
(Ill) If a decree or order of a court having Jurisdiction over the Premises for the appointment of a
receiver, liquidator, sequestrator,trustee,custodian or other officer having similar powers over Lessee or over all
or a substantial part of the property of Lessee shall be entered, or if Lessee becomes Insolvent or makes a
transfer In fraud of creditors,or an Interim receiver,trustee or other custodian of Lessee or of all or a substantial
part of the property of Lessee shall be appointed or a warrant of attachment,execution,or similar process against
any substantial part of the property of Lessee shall be Issued and any such event shall not be stayed,dismissed,
bonded or discharged within thirty(30)days after entry,appointment or issuance;
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(lv) If the Premises is abandoned or vacated by Lessee.
R. If an went of Default occurs as provided above, Lessor may, at its option, (1) terminate this Lease by
serving five(5)days notice in writing upon Lessee,in which event Lessee shah immediately surrender possession of the
Premises to Lessor, without prejudice to any claim for arrears of rent or breach of covenant, (11)proceed by appropriate
judicial proceedings, either at lawn or in equity, to enforce performance or observance by Lessee of the applicable
provisions of this Lease or to recover damages for a breach thereof, CM)cure the default by making any such payment or
performing any such obligation, as applicable, at Lessee's sale expense, without waiving or releasing Lessee from any
obligation, or(tv)enter into and upon the premises or any part thereof and repossess the same without terminating the
Lease and,without obligations to do so relet the Premises or any part thereof as the agent of Lessee and In such event,
Lessee shall be immediately liable to Lessor for all costs and expenses of such reletting, the cost of any alterations and
repairs deemed necessary by Lessor to effect such reletting and the full amount, If any, by which the rentals reserved in
this Lease for the period of such retetting exceeds the amounts agreed to be paid as rent for than Premises for the period
of reletting. The foregoing rights and remedies given to Lessor are and shall be deemed to be cumulative and the
exercise of any of them shall not be deemed to be an election excluding the exercise by Lessor at any time of a different
or Inconsistent remedy. If. on account of breach or default by Lessee of any of Lessee's obligations hereunder, it shall
become necessary for the Lessor to employ an attorney to enforce or defend any of Lessor's rights or remedies
hereunder,'then, In any such event, any reasonable amount Incurred by Lessor for attorneys' fees shall be paid by
Lessee. Any waiver by Lessor of any default or defaults of[his Lease or any delay of Lessor in enforcing any remedy set
forth herein shall not constitute a waiver of the right to pursue any remedy at a later date or terminate this Lease for any
subsequent default or defaults, nor shall any such waiver In any way affect Lessor's ability to enforce any Section of this
Lease- The remedies set forth in this Section tg shall be to addition to, and not in limitation of, any other remedies that
Lessor may have at lave or in equity, and the applicable statutory period for the enforcement of a remedy will not
commence unlit Lessor has actual knowledge of a breach or default:
Section 20.. Termination.
Upon the termination of Lessee's tenancy under this Lease In any manner herein provided, Lessee shall
relinquish possession of the Premises and small remove any Lessee Improvements, and restore the Premises to
substantially the state and environmental condition In which It was prior to Lessee's use ("Restoration Obligations"). If
Lessee shall fag within thirty (30) days after the date of such termination of its tenancy to complete the Restoration
Obligations. then Lessor may, at its election (1) either remove the Lessee Improvements or otherwise restore the
Premises, and in such event Lessee shall, within thirty(30)days after receipt of bill therefor, reimburse Lessor for cost
Incurred,(it)upon written notice to Lessee may take and hold any Lessee Improvements and personal property as its sole
property, without payment or obligation to Lessee therefor,or(lil)specifically enforce Lessee's obligation to restore andfor
pursue any remedy at law or In equity against Lessee for failure to so restore- Further,In the event Lessor has consented
to Lessee Improvements remaining on the Promises following termination, Lessee shall, upon request by Lessor,provide
a Sill of Sale in a form acceptable to Lessor conveying such Lessee Improvements to Lessor.
Section 2i. Survival of Oblirrations.
Notwithstanding any expiration or other termination of this Lease, all of Lessee's indemnification obligations and
any other obligations that have accrued but have not been satisfied under this Lease prior to the termination date small
survive such termination.
Section 22 Holding Civet.
If Lessee falls to surrender the Premises to Lessor upon the termination of this Lease, and Lessor daces not
consent In writing to Lessee's holding over,there such holding over will be deemed a month-to-month tenancy. Lessee's
holdover will be subject to all provisions of this Lease.
Section 23. ftitlple garter Lessee.
In the event that Lessee consists of two or more parties, all the covenants and agreements of Lessee herein
contained shall be the joint and several covenants and agreements of such parties.
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Section 24. Damage or Destructioll.
If at any time during the term of this Lease,the Promises are damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, then
Lessor may terminate this Lease or repair and reconstruct the Premises to substantially the same condition In which the
Premises existed Immediately prior to the damage or destruction, except that Lessor Is not required to repair or
reconstruct any Lessee Improvements, personal property, furniture, trade fixtures, or office equipment located on the
Premises and removable by Lessee under the provisions of this Lease.
Section 25. Eminent Domain.
If any part of the Premises are taken by eminent domain, Lessor may either terminate this Lease or continue the
Lease In effect, If Lessor elects to continue the Lease,rent will be reduced In proportion to the area of the Premises taken
by eminent domain,and Lessor shall repair any damage to the Premises resulting from the taking. All sums awarded or
agreed upon been Lessor and the condemning authority for the taking of the Interest of Lessor or Lessee,whether as
damages or as compensation,will be the property of Lessor,without prejudice,however,to claims of Lessee against the
condemning authority for moving costs and the unamorlized cost of leasehold improvements paid for by Lessee taken by
the condemning authority. If this Lease Is terminated under this Section 25, rent will be payable up to the date that
possession is taken by the condemning authority,and Lessor shall refund to Lessee any prepaid unaccrued rent less any
sum then owing by Lessee to Lessor.
Section 26. Representations.
Neither Lessor nor Lessor's agents have made any representations or promises with respect to the Premises
except as herein expressly set forth.
Section 27. lIgr
o signs are to be placed on the Premises without the prior written approval of Lessor of the size, design, and
content thereof..
Section 28. !2 t*s and M12novals.
Whenever In this Lease Lessor's consent or approval Is required, such consent or approval shall be In Lessor's
sole and absolute discretion. If Lessor delays or refuses such consent or approval, such consent or approval shall be
deemed denied, and Lessee in no event will be entitled to make, nor will Lessee make, any claim, and Lessee hereby
waives any claim, for money damages (nor will Lessee claim any money damages by way of set-off counterclaim or
defense) based upon any claim or assertion by Lessee that Lessor unreasonably withheld or unreasonably delayed its
consent or approval.
Section 29, tatations.
The captions are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference, and in no way, define, limit or
describe the scope of this Lease nor the Intent of any provision thereof.
Section 30. eublic Record.
Subject to the requirements of RCW 42.17250 through 42.17:310 (Public Disclosure), It Is understood and
agreed that this Lease shall not be placed of public record_ Lessor shall be given timely notice and opportunity to
comment on any request for Information encompassing this lease.
Section 31. %oyernina Law.
All questions concerning the Interpretation or application of provisions of this Lease shall be decided according to
the laws of the state in which the Premises are located.
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Section 32. No Waiver.
One or more waivers of any covenant, term, or condition of Ibis Lease by Lessor shall not be construed as a
waiver of a subsequent breach of the same covenant,term,or condition. The consent or approval by Lessor to or of any
act by Lessee requiring such consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary consent to or
approval of any subsequent similar act..
Section 33.. Binding Effect.
All provisions contained In this Lease shall be binding upon, Inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the
respective successors and assigns of Lessor and Lessee to the same extent as if each such successor and assign was
named a party to this,Lease.
Section 34. 1 once Mca sure.
Except as may be elsewhere specifically provided in this Leaser If either party Is delayed or hindered In, or
prevented from the performance required under this Lease (except for payment of monetary obligations) by reason of
earthquakes, landslides, strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, failure of power, riots, insurrection, war, acts of God or other
reason of the like nature not the fault of the party delayed In performance of Its obligation, such party Is excused from
such perfonnnance for the period of delay. The period for the performance of any such act will then be extended'for the
period of such delay.
Section 35. Entire AgreementlModification.
This Lease is the full and complete agreement between Lessor and Lessee with respect to all matters relating to
lease of the Premises and supersedes any and all other agreements between the parties hereto relating to lease of the
Premises. If this Lease is a reissue of an existing agreement held by Lessee,it shall supersede and cancel the previous
lease or lean, without prejudice to any liability accrued prior to cancellation. This Lease may be modified only by a
written agreemerd signed by Lessor and Lessee.
Section 36. bLotices.
Any notice or documents required or permitted to be given hereunder by one party to the other shall be In writing
and the same shall be given or shall be deemed to have been served'and given tf(Q delivered In person to the address
hereinafter set forth for the party to whom the notice Is given,(0)placed in the United States mail,certified R return receipt
requested,addressed to such party at the address hereinafter set forth,or(M)deposited into the custody of any reputable
overnight carrier for next day delivery, addressed to such party at the address hereinafter set forth. Any notice malted as
above shall be effective upon its deposit into the custody of the U.S. Postal Service or such reputable overnight carrier,
as applicable;as other notices shall be effective upon receipt All rent and other payments due to Lessor hereunder shall
also be made as provided in Section 3(A)above,and dellwery of such rental and other payments shall only be effective
upon actual receipt by Lessor. From time to time either party may designate another address or telecopy number within
the 48 contiguous states of the United States of America for all purposes of this Lease by giving the other party not less
than fifteen(15)days'advance written notice of such change of address In accordance with the provisions hereof_
If to Lessee:
City of Kent
22t1 Fouirlh Avenue South
Kent.,WA 88032-5885
Attu.Public Works Director
If to Lessor.
The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
2500 Lou Menk Drive,A013-3
Fort Worth,Texas 7613 -2828
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Staubachh Global Services-RR,Inc.
5650 North Riverside Drive,Suite 101
Fort Worth,Texas 76137
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Section 37. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed In multiple calmports,each of which shall, for all purposes, be deemed an
original but which together shall constitute one and the same Instrument, and the signature pages from any counterpart
may be appended to any other counterpart to assemble fully executed documents,and counterparts of this Agreement
may also be exchanged via elecbmic facsimile machines and any electronic facsimile of any patty's signature shall be
deemed to be an original signature for all purposes.
Section 31L Rehationshiu.
Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary,neither party hereto shall be construed or held,by virtue of
this Lease, to be the agent,partner,joint venturer, or associate of the other party hereto, it being expressly understood
and agreed that the relationship between the parties hereto Is and at all tines during the term of this Lease,shall remain
that of Lessor and Lessee.
Section 39. SeverabHity
If any case or provision of this Lease Is Illegal,Invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective
during the term of this Lease, then and In that event it Is the Inten0on of the parties hereto that the remainder of this
Lane shall not be affected thereby, and it Is also the lntuhtion of the patties to this Lease that In lieu of each clause or
provision of this Lease that Is Illegal, Invalid or unenforceable, there be added. as a part of this Lease, a clause or
provision as sinmllar In temps to such illegal, Invalid or uneftrceable cause or provision as may be possible and be legal,
valid and erdorceabie.
Section 40. ransferabiity:Relam of h essur.
Lessor shall have the right to transfer and assign, in whole or in part, all of its rights and obligations under this
Lease and In the Premises,and upon such transfer.Lessor shall be released from any fuudher obligations hereunder,and
Lessee agrees to took solely to the successor In Interest of Lessor for the performance of such obli atbns.
Section 41. Tax a er,
Lessee waives al rights pursuant to all Laws to protest appraised values or receive notice of reappraisal
regarding the Premises(including Lessor's personalty),Irrespective of whether Lessor contests the same.
Section 42. 6ttor a s'Fees.
If any action at law or In equity Is necessary to enforce or Interpret the terms of this Lease,the prevailing party
shalt be entitled to reasonable attorneys'fees,costs,and necessary disbursements in addition to any relief to which it may
be entitled_
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THIS WORK LETTER AGREEMENT(the"Agreement")supplements that certain indef le Term Lease for Land
("Lease")dated by and between The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company, a
Delaware corporation("Lessor')and .a(n) ("Lessee'). in the event of
any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the provislons of the Lease,the provisions of this Agreement
shall control. Unless ft context otherwise requires, capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning
assigned to such terms In the Lease.
In the event Lessee uses one or more general contractors or subcontractors ("Contractior(syl for any
Improvements, alterations. build out, f#nlsh out, or other stm9ar work on the Premises("Work'), Lessee agrees to and
accepts the following:
1_ Prior to performing any Work,Lessee shall obtain Lessor's approval of each Contractor and any Work to
be performed by such Contractor shall be performed pursuant to a written contract between Lessee and the Contractor
("Work Contract")approved In advance by Lessor.
2. Prior to commencing any Work, Lessee shell submit for Lassoes review and approval Lessee's plans,
specifications and/or drawings for such Work (ootlectively, "Plans') In accordance with the procedure set forth In the
Lease.
3. All Work must be performer at Lessee's sole cost and expense and In accordance with the Plans which
have previously been approved by Lessor.
4. Lessee shall cause Its Contractors to meet all Insurance and Indemnification requIrmnents required of
Lessee under the Lease and shall obtain Indemnification and Insurance provis€i is from its Contractors in favor of Lessor
and In the same form as set forth In the tease.
5. Prior to the Ins of the Work, all required local building, tine, health and oftm departments
must approve all Plans requiring approval by focal building codes. In addition, the Work shall be performed. Installed
and/or constructed In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordlimces, rules and
regulations,including without Iimitalfan,the Am loans With Disabilities Act of 1990,42 U.S.C.A. 12101 at seq.
6. Lessee shall be responsible for obtaining ail munblpal and other governmental licenses or permits for the
Work with copies furnished to Lessor prior to commencement of any construction.
T. Lessee shag furnish Lessor. for Lessor's approval, a copy of Its schedule of the Work. Lessee shall
perform the Work In accordance with the schedule approved by Lessor, and any changes In such sde must be
approved by Lessor in writing In advance_
a. Notwithstanding the status of the completion of the Work, Lessee's obligation for payment of Base Rent
and other amounts due under the Lease shall commence an the Commencement Date provided In tits Lease.
Notwittartanding anything herein to the contrary, Lessor may, In Lessors sole discretion, permit Lessee and Lessee's
Contractors to enter the Premises prior to the Commencement Date in order to commence Work:provided,however,that
Lessee agrees that such early entry or occupation of the Premises shag be governed by all of the terns and conditions of
the Lease and this Agreement(including the insurance and Indemnity requirements thereln),as such terms and conditions
are more specifically set forth In the Lease and this Agreement.
9. During construction,Lessor reserves the right to Inspect the Work at any time upon reasonable notice to
Lessee.
10. Lessee's Contractors shag keep the Preemises reasonably dean at all tines during the performance of the
Work.
11. All Work must be perforated In a good and workmanilke manner, free from defects in materials and
workmanship.
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12- If any nTatedalmaWs, miechanic"s, laborers or any other liens for any work claimed to have been
undertaken for Lessee or at Lessee's request is tiled against the Premises, Lessee shall Indemnify, defend, and held
harmless Lessor from any such liens filed during the term of the Lease and shall, at Lessees own expense, cause all
such liens to be removed within ten(10)days after written notice from Lessor to Lessee of the filing thereof.
13, Lessee must obtain Lessor's reasonable approval that the Work has been completed In substantial
accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Lessor shall receive copies of all Certificates of Occupancy and
as-built drawings(electrical,mechanical,fire and architectural)prior to approving the Work,
14 All guarantees and warranties provided by Lessee's Contractors shall be Issued to Lessee and, for Work
which Is or will at the termination of this Lease be Lessor's property,also to Lessor,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date first set
forum above_
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BNSF- Indefinite Term Lt=-Land Form 405;Rev l 1126MZ
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Insura Authority P.O. Box 1165
December 30,2003 Renton, WA 98057
REVISED CERTIFICATE
Pirrone; 425-277-7237
Mary Kaye Bardue
Burlington Northern Santa Pe Railway Co Fair 42.5-277-7242
%Staubach Company
999 Third Avenue,Suite 2120
Seattle,WA 98104
E: City of Kent,Washington
Proof of Co mpTbensive General Liability and Auto Liability for lease of Alley
between Ciowe St. and Titus St. in Kent WA.
Evidence of Coverage
The above captioned entities are members of the Washington Cities Insurance Authority
(WC L4.),which is a self-insured pool of 108 municipal corporations in the State of
Washington_
WCIA has$2 million per occurrence combined single limit of liability in its self insured
layer that may be applicable in the event an incident occurs that is deemed to be
attributed to the negligence of the member.This coverage includes bodily injury
including death and personal injury,property damage,fire legal liability,and products
completed operations. This coverage also includes business automobile coverage in the
amount of$2 million,property damage and bodily injury,for all vehicles including
owned,hired and non-owned.
WCIA.provides contractual liability coverage to the City of Kent. The contractual
liability coverage provides that WCIA shall pay on behalf of Kent all sums which the
member shall be obligated to pay by reason of liability assumed under contract by the
member. This would include the hold harmless provision written- n,your favor for the
agreement with the City of Kent.
WCIA;is an Interlocal Agreement among municipalities and liability is self funded by time
membership, As there is no insurance policy involved and WC.IA is not an insurance
company,your organization cannot be named as an"additional insured".
Since ly,
.,r
Eric B.Larson
Assistant Director
Cc: Chris Dills,City of Kent
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION
2043 WOODLAND PARKWAY
ST.LOUIS,MO 63146 DECLARATIONS AOC-6244-WA
Item 1. Employer. CITY OF KENT
Address: 22D 4TH AVENUE SOUTH,KENT,WA 98032
Item Z This Agreement covers all business operations of the EMPLOYER as a Se[14nsurer In the following State($):
WASHINGTON
Rain 3. Effective Date:12:01 A.M. January 1,2003
Ron 4. Anniversary Date: 17--011 A.M. January 1,2004
Item 5. The Service Company shall be JOHNSTON&CULBERSON.INC OF SEATMF,WASHINGTON
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See Attached Total Estimated Manual Premium $ 469.690
SHOC Experience Modification Factor 1.00
Total Esibnated Standard Premium $ 489,69D
$0-eeffic ffilms Insurance
Ron 7. Sell4naured Retention Per Occurrence $ See EndL#10
m;B. (a)Maximum Limit of Indemnity Per Occurrence $ STATUTORY
(b)Employers'Liability Maximum Limit of Indemnity Per Occurrence $ See EndL#7
Anumnate Excess Insurance
Item 9. Lose Fund Percentage $ 180-00%
Rom 10. NlInlinum Loss Fund for the Liability Period $ 881,442
ftemil. Maximum Limit of Indemnity of the CORPORATION for the Liability Period $ 1,000,000
after Terms
Item 12- Premium Rate 10.5%of Annual Standard Premium
ftem13. Minimum Prernium for the Liability Period 61.417
Item ft Deposit Premium for the Payroll Reporting Period $ 51,417
Rom 16. Payroll Reporting Period Annually as of January let
Item 16. Endorsements See Endorsement Schedule
Signed at St.Louis,Missouri on November 22,2002- Secretary
Countersigned this day of
WA DAG"105