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EXHIBIT 10.39
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES OF THE SOUTH
2903 Wall Triana Hwy., #7
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35824
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement dated the 17th day of January, 1995 between Industrial
Properties of the South, an Alabama General Partnership (herein referred to as
the "Lessor") and TxPort, Inc. (herein referred to as the "Lessee").
WITNESSETH: That the Lessor hereby demises and leases unto the Lessee, from the
Lessor, for the term and upon the rentals hereinafter specified, the premises
described herein and in Exhibit A.
PREMISES
1. Square footage Approximately 11,250 square feet of warehouse space
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Street Address 129 Jetplex Circle, Suite 3
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City/Township Madison
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County Madison
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State Alabama
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Zip Code 35758
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For purposes of this Lease Agreement the above-described premises shall
be deemed the "Demised Premises". See Exhibit A, incorporated herein by
reference, for additional information on the Demised Premises. Rent
will be $2,578.13 per month prorated for any partial month plus
utilities prorated based on usage as warehouse space.
TERM
2. The Initial Term of this Lease Agreement shall be 12 months commencing
on January 19, 1995 and terminating on January 18, 1996. The full term
of the Lease may be extended by mutual written agreement of the
parties' authorized representatives, or upon exercise of any options
described herein.
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RENT
3. Lessee shall pay to the Lessor, without previous demand for this rent
by the Lessor, rent in monthly installments and due on the first of
each month and forwarded via U.S. mail, overnight courier, or by hand
to the office of the Lessor as provided herein or such other address as
may otherwise be directed by Lessor in writing; provided, that the
Lessor has performed all covenants contained herein and is not in
default hereof. If the term of this Lease Agreement shall commence or
terminate on a day other than the first day of the calendar month, the
rent for any partial month shall be prorated. For the Initial Term the
rental rate shall be payable in monthly installments of $2,578.13 with
$1,101.88 being due January 19, 1995 for 13 days in January, $2,578.13
being due on the first day of each month from February 1995 through
December 1995, and $1,525.69 due January 1, 1996 for 18 days in
January.
QUIET ENJOYMENT
4. Lessor covenants that during the full term of this Lease Agreement,
upon the payment of the rent herein provided and the performance by the
Lessee of all covenants herein, Lessee shall have and hold the Demised
Premises, free from any interference from the Lessor.
PEACEFUL POSSESSION
5. Lessor covenants that during the full term of this Lease Agreement,
upon the payment of the rent herein provided and the performance by the
Lessee of all covenants herein, that the Lessee shall peaceably and
quietly have, hold, and enjoy peaceful possession of the Demised
Premises.
PERMITTED USES
6. Lessee covenants and agrees to use the Demised Premises as warehouse,
storage, and shipping space (3-4 people) and agrees not to use or
permit the premises to be used for any other purpose without the prior
written consent of the Lessor. Utilities are to be prorated based upon
warehouse, storage, and shipping use. A change from this will result in
higher utility charges. Lessor covenants that the premises may be
lawfully used for these purposes.
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SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT
7. Lessee shall not sublet the Demised Premises nor any portion thereof,
nor shall this Lease Agreement be assigned by the Lessee without the
prior written consent of the Lessor, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
ATTORNMENT
8. In the event the Demised Premises are sold due to any foreclosure sale
or sales, by virtue of judicial proceedings or otherwise, this Lease
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessee agrees,
upon request, to attorn to and acknowledge the foreclosure purchaser or
purchasers at such sale as Lessors hereunder; provided, however, that
such purchaser will accept all obligations of Lessor as contained in
this Lease Agreement.
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE
9. The Lessee agrees to execute an Estoppel Certificate for the benefit of
Lessor's lender or lenders; provided, however, that such Estoppel
Certificate consists solely of an acknowledgement of the terms and
conditions of this Lease Agreement.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
10. Lessee covenants and agrees that Lessee shall observe and comply with
those Rules and Regulations (if any) contained in Exhibit B, attached,
initialed by Lessee, and made a part hereof.
Lessee acknowledges that Rule 10 states that there shall be no smoking
allowed within any part of the premises and Lessee agrees to abide by
this rule.
LESSOR INSURANCE
11. Lessor shall maintain fire and extended coverage insurance on the
Demised Premises, unless otherwise specified in this Lease Agreement in
sufficient amounts so as to be able to make all necessary repairs to
the Demised Premises in the event of a fire in or other destruction of
the Demised Premises, as well as insurance sufficient to cover bodily
injury and personal injury in the event of a claim against Lessor for
same. Certificates of insurance may be issued at Lessee's request at
reasonable times during the term of the Lease Agreement.
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LESSEE INSURANCE
12. Lessee agrees to procure and maintain at Lessee's expense throughout
the term of this Lease Agreement and any extension thereof, a policy or
policies of insurance as follows: (a) workers' compensation
(statutory); (b) Employers' Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence,
bodily injury by accident or disease, including death); Commercial
General Liability ($l,000,000 combined limit, bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage, including blanket contractual liability).
The Lessor shall be included as an additional insured under Commercial
General Liability as respects this lease of premises. Certificates of
insurance may be issued at Lessor's request at reasonable times during
the term of the Lease Agreement.
All personal property of Lessee in the demised premises or in the
building of which the demised premises is a part shall be at the sole
risk of Lessee. Lessor shall not be liable for any damage thereto or
for the theft or misappropriation thereof, unless such damage, theft or
misappropriation is directly attributable to the negligence or
intentional acts of Lessor, its agents, or employees. Lessor shall not
be liable for any accident to or damage to property of Lessee resulting
from the use or operation of mechanical, electrical or plumbing
apparatus, unless caused by and due to the negligence of Lessor, its
agents or employees.
LESSEE'S AND LESSOR'S OBLIGATIONS
13. Lessor shall take all reasonable and necessary precautions to prevent
damage, injury, or loss of life in and around the Demised Premises.
Lessor agrees to indemnify and save Lessee harmless from and against
any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense in
connection with or arising out of Lessee's use of the Demised Premises
occasioned wholly or in part by any willful misconduct or negligent act
or omission of Lessor, its agents, clients, or customers. In case
Lessee shall, without material fault on its part, be made a party to
any litigation commenced by or against Lessor, Lessor shall protect and
hold Lessee harmless and shall pay all costs, expenses and reasonable
attorneys' fees incurred or paid by Lessee in connection with such
litigation. The aforementioned indemnification by Lessor of Lessee
shall not be effective as to any claim arising from or to the extent of
negligence or willful misconduct of the Lessee.
Lessee shall take all reasonable and necessary precautions to prevent
damage, injury, or loss of life in and around the Demised Premises.
Lessee agrees to indemnify and save Lessor harmless from and against
any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense in
connection with or arising out of Lessee's use of the Demised Premises
occasioned wholly or in part by any willful misconduct or negligent act
or omission of Lessee, its agents, clients, or customers. In case
Lessor shall, without material fault on its part, be made a party to
any litigation
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commenced by or against Lessee, Lessee shall protect and hold Lessor
harmless and shall pay all costs, expenses and reasonable attorneys'
fees incurred or paid by Lessor in connection with such litigation.
EVENT OF DESTRUCTION
14. In the event of the whole or partial destruction of the Demised
Premises or of the building containing the Demised Premises by fire,
explosion, the elements or otherwise during the term of this Lease
Agreement or previous thereto as to render the Demised Premises
untenantable or unfit for occupancy in whole or in part, or should the
Demised Premises be so badly injured that the same cannot be repaired
within ten days from the occurrence to the Demised Premises of such
destruction and injury then the Lessee may, at its option, terminate
this Lease Agreement and surrender the Demised Premises and all the
Lessee's interest therein to the Lessor as of the date of termination,
and shall pay rent only to the time of such event of destruction.
Should the Demised Premises be rendered untenantable and unfit for
occupancy in whole or in part, but yet be repairable within ten days
from the happening of such injury, the Lessor may enter and repair the
same, and the rent shall not accrue after such injury or while repairs
are being made, but shall recommence immediately after such repairs
shall be completed; provided such repairs are completed within the ten
days. But if the premises shall be so slightly injured as not to be
rendered untenantable and unfit for occupancy in whole or in part and
in the opinion of the Lessee, then the Lessor agrees to repair the same
with reasonable promptness and in that case the rent accrued and
accruing shall not cease. Nothing in this clause, however, shall be
construed as requiring the Lessor to repair the Demised Premises in the
event of their whole or partial destruction. However, if the Lessor
either does not repair within the appropriate time limits or states his
intention not to repair, then the Lessee's rights shall be the same as
though the Demised Premises were injured beyond repair.
In any event if the Lessor is unable to make repairs of such damage or
destruction within ten days of the occurrence of such an event the
Lessee may terminate the lease for other than default (unless such
damage or destruction was the result of the willful misconduct or
negligence of Lessor, its agents, clients, or customers, in which case
the termination shall be deemed one for default) by written notice to
the Lessor without any further obligations hereunder from the date of
the occurrence of such destruction.
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OBSERVATION OF LAWS
15. The Lessor and Lessee agree to observe and comply with all laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations of the Federal, State, County, and
Municipal authorities applicable to the Demised Premises. The Lessor
and Lessee agree not to do or permit anything to be done in the Demised
Premises or the building in which the Demised Premises exist, or keep
anything therein which would obstruct or conflict with the regulations
of the Fire Department.
SERVICES AND UTILITIES
16. Services and utilities furnished to the Demised Premises UTILITIES
shall be provided and paid for as follows:
BY LESSEE ITEM BY LESSOR
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Water & sewer a
------------------------ charges for drinking -------------------
and rest room only, not
for business use
Electricity for d
------------------------ lighting only -------------------
Electric, fuel oil, None provided
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and/or gas, & hot
water charges
Plumbing mechanical None provided
------------------------ & maintenance -------------------
Heating mechanical None provided
------------------------ maintenance -------------------
Air conditioning None provided
------------------------ mechanical & maintenance -------------------
c Interior building
------------------------ maintenance -------------------
Exterior building a
------------------------ maintenance, e.g., -------------------
window cleaning, etc.
------------------------ Real estate taxes a
c Trash removal -------------------
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c Janitorial service
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c Any security above
------------------------ "normally" locked doors -------------------
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Lawn care & land- a
------------------------ scaping maintenance -------------------
Driveway, parking lot a
------------------------ & sidewalk maintenance, -------------------
except trash & debris asso-
ciated with shipping process
Snow plowing, sidewalk a
------------------------ snow & ice removal -------------------
Structural maintenance a
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Roof maintenance a
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c Fire extinguishers,
------------------------ installation & service -------------------
c Building insurance
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In each instance, the following key indicates how the cost of such
services will be paid by Lessee:
(a) Included in the annual rent amount;
(b) Actual metered or incurred amounts to be paid by Lessee to
Lessor within thirty days of receipt of written notice of a
request to be reimbursed by the Lessor; necessary records to
support the amounts will be kept by the Lessor and copies made
available to Lessee upon request; Lessee may require such
records prior to payment;
(c) Actual cost of services or metered amounts to be paid by
Lessee to the provider of the service (e.g., the utility
company or contractor).
(d) A proportionate share of the cost, estimated at about $.50 per
square foot per year, of providing the service to the entire
building or facility of which the Demised Premises are a part.
In this case the proportionate share is 28%, which is
determined by dividing 11,250 (the area of the Demised
Premises) by 40,000 (the total metered space of this area).
Necessary records to support the amounts will be kept by the
Lessor and copies made available to Lessee upon request;
Lessee may require such records prior to payment. Payments are
to be made within thirty days of receipt of invoice.
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES
17. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Lessee shall
have the right upon written notification to the Lessor to terminate
this Lease Agreement for default if any stoppage in any of the services
listed in the immediately preceding
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paragraph as being provided by the Lessor continues for twenty days for
whatever reason.
HOLDING OVER BY LESSEE
18. Nothing contained herein shall constitute the consent of Lessor to the
holding over of Lessee after the expiration this Lease Agreement.
However, if Lessee shall for any reason remain in possession of any of
the Demised Premises after the expiration or earlier termination of the
Term hereof, except as specifically provided, such possession shall be
as a month-to-month Tenancy during which time Lessee shall pay as
rental, rent on the first day of each month at a rate equal to
one-twelfth the amount of annual rent payable monthly during the prior
year of the term of this Lease Agreement. Unless evidenced otherwise in
writing as the exercise of an option stated herein or as a modification
to this Lease Agreement, in no event shall any holding over by the
Lessee be construed as creating any new tenancy other than a month to
month tenancy.
CARE OF PREMISES
19. The Lessee agrees that it will take good care of the Demised Premises,
fixtures and appurtenances, and suffer no waste or injury, that it will
make all repairs to the Demised Premises, fixtures and appurtenances
necessitated by the fault of the Lessee its agents, employees or
guests.
REPAIRS
20. The Lessor agrees to make such repairs as may be necessary to keep the
Demised Premises and appurtenances in good order and condition within a
reasonable time after it knows or should know of the need of such
repairs; provided, however, when such repairs are necessitated by the
fault of the Lessee, its agents, employees or guests, Lessee shall
reimburse Lessor for its reasonable costs expended in making such
repairs. Lessee shall first be afforded the opportunity to review all
such costs which exceed $300.00 prior to accrual thereof and may
request competitive bids where Lessee deems costs are excessive. Costs
shall only include actual out-of-pocket expenses of Lessor and shall
not include profit or overhead or any costs that have not been reviewed
and approved by the Lessee. Lessor shall make available to Lessee
copies of any and all records necessary to support the costs levied
against Lessor under this clause for which reimbursement is being
sought.
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RESERVED PARRING
20. Parking is on a first come basis for the complex. Total truck and car
parking may not exceed 28% of the area serving this building.
IMPROVEMENTS
21. The Lessor and Lessee have agreed as to the extent of improvements to
be made to the Demised Premises, and the work will proceed in order to
meet the commitments herein provided. Such work to be completed by
Lessor is described in Exhibit C to this Lease Agreement. The parties
agree to cooperate in order for the work to proceed to be completed on
a timely basis. Should work beyond that required by Exhibit C be
required by Lessee, it shall be described in Exhibit D, and performed
and paid for by Lessee.
NOTICES
23. Formal notices or communications pertaining to this Lease Agreement
shall be deemed to have been duly given if personally provided to the
other party in writing or if sent to the other by U.S. mail, or an
independent delivery service, postage and other costs prepaid. Until
otherwise specified in writing, the addresses and telephone numbers of
the parties hereto for the purpose of any such notice or communications
are:
LESSEE: LESSOR:
TxPort, Inc. Industrial Properties of the South
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127 Jetplex Circle 2903 Wall Triana Hwy., #7
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Madison, AL 35758 Huntsville, AL 35824
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Attn: Doyle Weeks Attn: Charlene B. Graham
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Manager, Finance Managing Partner
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Telephone: (205) 772-3770 ext. 204 Telephone: (205) 461-7482
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Telefax: (205) 461-0140 Telefax: (205) 460-0193
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SUBORDINATION TO MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUST
24. This Lease Agreement is subject and is hereby subordinated to all
present mortgages, deeds of trust and other encumbrances affecting the
Demised Premises or the property of which said premises are a part. The
Lessor agrees to cause the mortgagee to provide to the Lessee, if
requested, in recordable form, an agreement not to disturb Lessee's
right in or possession of the premises so long as Lessee is
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not in default hereunder, in the event this Lease Agreement is
subordinated to mortgage deeds of trust or other encumbrances and the
subordination of this Lease Agreement is conditioned upon the Lessee
receiving such nondisturbance agreement from the mortgagee.
LEASE BINDING ON HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ETC.
25. All of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Lease Agreement
shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the parties
hereto.
EMINENT DOMAIN, CONDEMNATION
26. If the entire property or any material part thereof wherein the Demised
Premises are located shall be taken by public or quasi-public authority
under any power of eminent domain or condemnation, this Lease Agreement
shall forthwith terminate and the Lessee shall have the right through
the Lessor to a claim for such taking, limited only to the cost or
value of material stock and cost of removal of stock, furniture and
fixtures owned by Lessee.
A material part is defined as taking which could interfere with the
Lessee's continued enjoyment and utilization of the premises as
described herein.
SEVERABILITY
27. Each covenant and agreement in this Lease Agreement shall for all
purposes be construed to be a separate and independent covenant or
agreement. If any provision in this Lease Agreement or the application
thereof shall to any extent be invalid, illegal or otherwise
unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease Agreement, and the
application of such provision other than as invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby; and such provisions in
this Lease Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
ADDITIONAL SIGNS
28. Lessor will identify Lessee's name on one exterior sign for the complex
and one exterior sign at the entrance to Lessee's dock. No other
signage may be installed Lessee on the building or common area.
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LESSOR'S RIGHT TO ENTRY
29. Lessor and Lessor's agents may enter the Demised Premises for the
following purposes only: to make repairs, alterations, or improvements
necessary under the terms of this Lease Agreement; to perform Lessor's
covenants as set forth in this Lease Agreement; for purposes of
inspection and, during the last two months of the Lease Term, to show
the Demised Premises to perspective tenants. Such entry shall not be so
frequent or of such a type as to disturb Lessee's peaceful enjoyment of
the Leased Premises. Such entry shall only take place with reasonable
prior notice to and consent of Lessee; consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. If Lessor or its agent reasonably believes that
an emergency exists which requires immediate entry, such entry may be
made without Lessee's consent, but Lessor shall so inform Lessee of
such entry at the earliest practicable time afterwards. All persons who
enter the Demised Premises at Lessor's request must first obtain
clearance from Lessee before entry.
Notwithstanding anything in this Lease Agreement to the contrary, upon
any entry by Lessor or its duly authorized agents, servants, or
employees at any time during the Lease Term, such entry shall conform
to Lessee's security requirements as may be required by Lessee, the
federal government or any agency thereof, or any of Lessee's clients.
LESSEE'S ALTERATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS, OR ADDITIONS
30. Any alterations, improvements, or additions to the Demised Premises in
the form of fixtures to the Demised Premises (collectively referred to
as "Alterations") and made by or at the request of Lessee shall remain
upon the Demised Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of
this Lease Agreement and shall become the property of Lessor unless
Lessor prior to the expiration or termination of this Lease Agreement,
gives written notice to Lessee to remove all such Alterations. Lessee
shall repair any damage caused by such removal and restore the Demised
Premises to substantially the same condition in which it existed prior
to the time that any such Alterations were made.
Lessee shall not, without on each occasion first obtaining Lessor's
prior written consent, make any Alterations to the Demised Premises,
except that Lessee may, without the consent of the Lessor but with
prior written notice to Lessor, make minor improvements to the interior
of the Demised Premises provided that they do not impair the structural
strength, operation, or value of the building of which Demised Premises
are a part, or violate any zoning, fire or building code. The cost to
correct any such violation shall be the responsibility of the Lessee.
Lessee accepts the facility "as is" except for those alterations stated
in Exhibit C. Cost of
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any modifications needed due to additional personnel or change of use
will be paid by Lessee.
RENEWAL OPTION
31. Lessee is given and granted an option to renew the term of this Lease
Agreement for none successive terms of no year(s) each on the same
terms and conditions except for the rental rate and the length of the
term. To exercise its option, the Lessee shall give the Lessor a notice
in writing not less than sixty days prior to the end of the original
term and any renewal terms and as a condition precedent to the notice
and the renewal that the Lessee not be in default under the terms and
conditions of this Lease Agreement.
LESSEE'S DEFAULT
32. The Lessee shall be considered in default of this Lease Agreement upon
failure to pay when due the rent or any other sum required by the terms
of this Lease; the failure to perform any material term, covenant, or
condition of this Lease Agreement; the commencement of any action or
proceeding for the dissolution, liquidation, or reorganization under
the Bankruptcy Act, of Lessee, or for the appointment of a receiver or
trustee of the Lessee's property; the making of any assignment for the
benefit of creditors by Lessee; the suspension of business; or the
abandonment of the Demised Premises by the Lessee. In each case, Lessee
shall only be in default if the Lessee is given written notice by
Lessor of the specific grounds for the default termination and twenty
business days from receipt of such notice to correct such default and
Lessee fails to do so.
LESSOR'S DEFAULT
33. The Lessor shall be considered in default of this Lease Agreement upon
the failure to perform any material term, covenant, or condition of
this Lease Agreement; the commencement of any action or proceeding for
the dissolution, liquidation, or reorganization under the Bankruptcy
Act, of Lessor, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee of the
Lessor's property; the making of any assignment for the benefit of
creditors by Lessor; the suspension of business; or any other reason
provided for herein. In each case, Lessor shall only be in default if
the Lessor is given written notice by Lessee of the specific grounds
for the default termination and twenty business days from receipt of
such notice to correct such default and Lessor fails to do so.
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GENERAL
34. (a) This Lease Agreement shall be governed by and under the laws
of the State/Commonwealth of Alabama.
(b) Each party acknowledges that it has read this Lease Agreement,
understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms, and
further agrees that this is the complete and exclusive
statement of the Lease Agreement between the parties, which
supersedes and merges all prior proposals, understandings, and
all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties
relating to this Lease Agreement. Any change in this Lease
Agreement must be made in writing and signed by authorized
representatives of both the Lessee and the Lessor.
(c) If either party cannot perform any or all of its respective
obligations under this Lease Agreement because of the
occurrence of any event which is beyond its reasonable
control, then the non-performing party shall (i) notify the
other party, (ii) take reasonable steps to resume performance
as soon as possible, and (iii) not be considered in breach
during the period performance is beyond the party's reasonable
control.
(d) The failure of either party at any time to require performance
by the other party of any provision hereof shall not affect in
any way the full right to require such performance at any time
thereafter. The waiver by either party of a portion of a
provision herein shall not be taken or held by the other party
to be a waiver of the provision itself unless such a waiver
shall be express and in writing.
(e) In the event of any inconsistency between its component parts,
this Lease Agreement shall be construed with the following
order of precedence:
(1) The Basic Lease Agreement (This document)
(2) Exhibit A
(3) Exhibit C
(4) Exhibits B and D
(5) Other Exhibits (if any)
(f) The titles of the clauses in this Lease Agreement, including
all Exhibits thereto, shall be read as references only and
shall not be read as references only and shall not be read as
affecting, contradicting, negating, or explaining the meaning
or interpretation of this Lease Agreement.
(g) Each party represents and warrants that it has the right and
authority to enter into this Lease Agreement.
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(h) Lessee agrees to relocate, at Lessor's expense to space of
equal quality within the building if this space is needed to
accommodate a tenant requiring larger space.
(i) Unless otherwise specifically noted, "days" shall mean
calendar days.
(j) In no event shall either party be liable to the other for
indirect, consequential, incidental or special damages, even
if it has been made aware of the possibility of such.
MECHANICS' LIENS
35. In the event that any mechanics' lien is filed against the premises as
a result of alterations, additions or improvements made by the Lessee,
the Lessor shall have the option, if the Lessee shall be unable to
procure effective cancellation, bonding or discharge of the lien within
30 days following written notice of the existence of such condition, to
take such steps and pay such monies as may be necessary to obtain an
effective cancellation or discharge of such notice or claim, in which
event such monies as shall be expended by the Lessor shall be
considered additional rent hereunder and shall be due and payable on
the first day of the next month succeeding such payment by the Lessor.
ENVIRONMENTAL
36. Lessor warrants and represents to Lessee that: (a) Lessor, its agents,
employees, representatives, tenants, and its predecessors in interest
in the Premises did not discharge, release, or dispose of, in any form,
any hazardous material or substance into or onto the Premises and that
no condition exists in or on the Premises that may result in any
violation of any federal, state or local laws, regulations or
ordinances relating to the protection of the environment or the public
health and welfare (collectively hereinafter called "Environmental
Laws"); and (b) Lessor has no liability and there are no outstanding
claims against Lessor for the clean up of any hazardous material or
substance deposited in the environment, either directly on the premises
or elsewhere, that resulted from or were ownership of the Premises.
Lessee warrants and represents to Lessor that: (a) Lessee, its agents,
employees, representatives and sublessees, if any, will not discharge,
release, or dispose of in any form any hazardous materials or
substances into or onto the Premises and that Lessee, will not create,
or permit to be created, any condition in or on the Premises that may
result in any violation of any environmental laws: and (b) Lessee will
not allow any hazardous material or substance to exist or be stored,
located, discharged, possessed, managed, processed or otherwise handled
on the Premises except those customarily used in the conduct of
Lessee's normal
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business activities, and that Lessee shall comply with all
Environmental Laws affecting the Premises; and (c) Lessee shall
immediately notify Lessor should Lessee become aware of (i) any
hazardous material or substance or any other environmental problem or
liability with respect to the Premises, (ii) any lien, action or notice
related to any such environmental problem or liability, or (iii) any
material or substance or any other problem with respect to or arising
out of or in connection with the premises.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Agreement as of the day
and year first written above.
LESSEE
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TxPort, Inc.
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127 Jetplex Circle
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Madison, AL 35425
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By: /s/ Mark H. Hoffman
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Printed Name: Mark H. Hoffman
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Title: President
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Date: 01/18/95
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LESSOR
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Industrial Properties of the South
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2903 Wall Triana Hwy., Suite #7
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Huntsville, Alabama 35824
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By: /s/ Charlene B. Graham
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Printed Name: Charlene B. Graham
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Title: Managing Partner
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Date: 01/19/95
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EXHIBIT B
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rule 1: No sign, picture, advertisement, or notice shall be displayed,
inscribed, painted or affixed on any part of the outside or inside of the
building or on or about the Demised Premises except on the doors of said Demised
Premises and on the Directory Board of the building, and then only of such
color, size and style and materials as shall be first specified by the Lessor.
No t' For Rent" signs shall be displayed by the Lessee, and no showcases, or
obstructions, signs, flags, statuary, or any advertising device of any kind
whatever shall be placed in front of said building or in the passageways, halls,
lobbies, or corridors thereof by the Lessee; and the Lessor reserves the right
to remove all such showcases, obstructions, signs, flags, statuary, or
advertising devices and all signs other than those provided for, without notice
to the Lessee and at its expense.
Rule 2: The Lessor will maintain the grounds. Any person employed by the Lessor
to do grounds work, shall, while outside of said Demised Premises be subject to,
and under the control and direction of the Lessor (but not as agent or servant
of the Lessor).
Rule 3: No person shall disturb the occupants of this or any adjoining building
premises by the use of any musical instrument, unseemly noises, whistling,
singing or in any other way.
Rule 4: The Demised Premises leased shall not be used for lodging or sleeping,
not for any immoral or illegal purposes for any purpose that will damage the
Demised Premises.
Rule 5: Canvassing, soliciting and peddling in the building are prohibited and
each Lessee shall cooperate to prevent the same.
Rule 6: The water closets, wash basins, sinks, and other apparatus shall not be
used for any other purpose than those for which they were constructed, and no
sweeping, rubbish, or other substances shall be thrown therein.
Rule 7: All glass, locks and trimmings, in or about the doors and windows, and
all electrical globes and shades, broken by any Lessee, shall be immediately
replaced or repaired and put in order by such Lessee under the direction and to
the satisfaction of the Lessor, and on removal shall be left whole and in good
repair, normal wear and tear excluded.
Rule 8: Lessee will not block ingress and egress of the driveways or docks
leased to others.
Rule 9: The Lessor reserves the right to rescind any rule and to make such other
and further rules and regulations as, in Lessor's judgment, may from time to
time be needed for the safety care, maintenance, operation and cleanliness of
the building, and for the preservation of
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good order therein, which, when so made, and notice thereof given to the Lessee,
shall have the same force and effect a. if originally made a part of the
foregoing lease; and such other further rules, not however, to be inconsistent
with the proper and rightful enjoyment by the Lessee under the foregoing lease
of the premises therein referred to.
Rule 10: No smoking shall be allowed within any part of the premises herein
described.
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EXHIBIT C
ALTERATIONS TO BE MADE BY LESSOR
ALTERATIONS:
1. Construct a tenant demising fire wall at column line 3.
2. Add a rest room for the existing tenant in the southeast corner so
TxPort can have the existing rest room.
3. Rewire ceiling lights so lights can be turned on inside this area.
4. Broom sweep floor area.
5. Make available for tenants use, two gas fired heaters. Cost of
installation by tenant and cost of new meter by tenant.
EXHIBIT D
ALTERATIONS TO BE MADE BY LESSEE
1. Installation of all Communications, voice and data lines and equipment.
2. Installation of all fire extinguishers per code or ordinances.
3. Cost to add new gas meter and piping to serve this area.
4. Rewiring or new wiring for all electrical plugs needed for shipping
process or other.
5. If required or needed by tenant, the cost to upgrade the electrical
service to this area.
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ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO
LEASE AGREEMENT
Whereas TxPort, Inc. and Industrial Properties of the South did execute a Lease
Agreement for 11,250 square feet of warehouse space at 129 Jetplex Circle, dated
January 17, 1995 and effective January 19, 1995 and
Now TxPort, Inc. hereby leases from Lessor the 11,250 square feet contiguous
with the current 11,250 square feet, see Exhibit l-A. The rate for this added
space is $2.75 per square foot per year which is an additional $30,937.50 per
year or $2,578.13 per month.
The term for this added space will begin on June 15, 1995 and end June 14, 1997.
The term for the original 11,250 square feet of lease space will be extended
from January 19, 1996 to end concurrently with the new 11,250 square feet of
leased space, which is June 14, 1997.
Lessee agrees to:
(1) Reimburse Industrial Properties of the South within ten work
days of execution of this addendum for construction costs of
an existing fire wall between the two 11,250 square feet
sections - $9,218.75. ($8,600 drywall, $618.75 painting -
supporting invoices attached).
(2) Take the space as is for warehouse use.
(3) Pay all costs of any improvements or modifications for any
other use of the building needed by Lessee.
(4) Install a separate electric meter to serve the 22,500 square
foot area and contract directly with the utility company for
services.
Lessor agrees that heating and cooling units installed by Lessee or on Lessee's
behalf by Lessor may be removed by Lessee at its option at the end of the lease
term so long as any damage caused by any such removal is repaired by Lessee at
Lessee's expense.
All other terms and conditions of the lease remain in effect.
TxPort, Inc. Industrial Properties of the South
By: /s/ Donna M. Flammang By: /s/ Charlene B. Graham
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Title: Secretary Title: Managing Partner
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Date: May 12, 1995 Date: June 1, 1995
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ADDENDUM NO. 2
TO
LEASE AGREEMENT
Whereas TxPort, Inc. and Industrial Properties of the South did execute a Lease
Agreement for 11,250 square feet of warehouse space at 129 Jetplex Circle, dated
January 17, 1995 to be elective January 19, 1995; and added 11,250 square feet
as of June 15, 1995 all of which expired dune 14, 1997 with TxPort holding over
per Section 18 of the Lease Agreement.
See Exhibit 2-A dated June 18, 1997 with areas A and B of 11,250 square feet
each indicated.
Now TxPort, Inc. hereby leases from Lessor the 11,250 square feet of area B for
the time period July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999 at a rate of $2.90 per square
foot per year or $2,718.75 payable monthly. TxPort, Inc. hereby leases from
Lessor the 11,250 square feet of area A from July 1, 1997 through December 31,
1997 and month-to-month thereafter with either party having the right to cancel
by giving 30 days written notice. The rate will be $2.90 per square foot per
year or $2,718.75 payable monthly.
In lieu of not having to meter the area separately, and not having to repair
damage caused by the removal of HVAC units, Lessee agrees that all HVAC units
will be left in place upon termination of the lease.
Lessee agrees to pay their pro rata share of utilities should Lessor be able to
continue pro rating utilities without adding new meters. Should new meters be
required, lessee agrees to pay one-half the cost of adding a new meter to serve
their area. Lessor is not obligated to provide utilities to lessee without
reimbursement.
All other terms and conditions of the lease remain in effect.
TxPort, Inc. Industrial Properties of the South
By: /s/ C. W. Smith By: /s/ Charlene B. Graham
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Title: VP & Treasurer Title: Managing Partner
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Date: 09/25/97 Date: 10/06/97
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