LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE, made this first day of January, 1997, is between JORE LAND,
L.L.C, of 45000 Highway 93 South, Ronan, MT 59864 ("Landlord"), and JORE
CORPORATION, a Montana corporation, of P.O. Box 159, Ronan, MT 59864,
("Tenant"), collectively the ("Parties").
In consideration of the Parties' respective performance of the following
terms, conditions, and covenants during the term of this Lease and any
extension or renewal term, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows:
1. DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES.
Landlord shall lease to Tenant one Seven Thousand Two Hundred (7,200)
square feet building plus parking lot of the real property commonly known as
45010 HIGHWAY 93 SOUTH, RONAN, MT 59864, as outlined on Exhibit "A" attached
hereto. Said real property is more particularly described in Exhibit "B"
(attached), together with all manufacturing equipment, computers and software
installed therein which may be owned by Landlord. Tenant, its employees,
customers, and invitees, shall further have the right to use all common areas
and facilities, if any, appurtenant to said property, (collectively
"Premises") with Landlord and any other tenants and their employees,
customers, and invitees.
2. TERM.
The term of this Lease shall be five (5) years. The term shall commence on
January 1, 1997, and expire on December 31, 2002. Tenant shall have the
option to renew this lease for an additional term of five (5) years by
providing Landlord with written notice of its intent to so extend at lease
ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the initial five (5) year term.
3. RENT.
Tenant shall pay Landlord monthly rent of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)
during each month of the term. Rent is payable in advance at Landlord's
address or such other place as Landlord may designate in writing. Rent is due
the first day of each and every month throughout the term of this Lease.
However, if the Lease term commences on a day other than the first day of a
calendar month, the rental for such month shall be prorated upon a daily
basis based upon a thirty day calendar month.
Beginning January 1, 1998, the rent shall be increased each other lease
year to reflect inflation by application of the following Consumer Price
Index formula: On January 1, 1999, and every other succeeding January 1 for
the remainder of the term (the "Recalculation Date"), the annual rental for
the succeeding two calendar years shall be adjusted to an amount equal to the
annual rental for the preceding year of this Lease multiplied by a fraction,
the numerator of which is the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor
Statistics Consumer Price Index (For All Urban Consumers - all Items -
1977=100) (Western Cities with a Population of over 1,250,000) for the
Recalculation Date and the denominator of which is the Price Index for the
January 1 two years prior. Such adjustment shall be made when the relevant
information is available, but the rental adjustment shall be retroactive to
the preceding January 1. If the Price Index shall be discontinued, there
shall be substituted the most comparable or substitute price index prepared
by the U.S. Government. In no event shall the annual rent so adjusted be less
than the annual rent for the lease year immediately preceding the
Recalculation Date. The annual rental so adjusted shall be paid in advance in
equal monthly installments in accordance with this Agreement.
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4. USE AND OCCUPANCY.
Tenant shall use the premises a manufacturing plant or for any other
lawful purpose.
The Premises shall be open and accessible to Tenant twenty-four hours per
day, seven days per week, including holidays, Tenant shall comply with all
federal, state and municipal statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations
applicable to Tenant's use of the premises. Except, Tenant shall not be
responsible for any capital improvements.
5. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
Except as permitted by this Lease, Tenant shall not alter, improve, or
change the premises without the written consent of Landlord which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld. The locating and relocating of moveable
partitions, telephone, and electrical outlets, light fixtures, equipment, and
trade fixtures shall not be deemed alterations, improvements or changes to
the premises.
6. MAINTENANCE BY TENANT.
a. Tenant shall maintain and keep in repair and replace when necessary,
the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation and electrical fixtures,
equipment and systems and the foundation, lateral support, roof, walls,
structural parts and all exterior parts of the premises and of any building
in which the premises are located, and the floors and windows which are in
integral part of the premises. Tenant shall not be required to make any
repairs made necessary by the negligent acts of Landlord or its agents,
employees or invitees.
b. If Tenant is required to repair, alter, remove, reconstruct, or improve
any part of the premises covered by this lease, the same shall be made by
Tenant with reasonable dispatch and with minimum interference of Tenant's
business.
c. Landlord shall promptly notify Tenant of any defective condition which
Tenant is required to repair by the terms of this Lease. Within fifteen (15)
days of notice, Tenant shall start and continue the repairs with due
diligence until completed. If Tenant fails to do so, the repairs may be made
or completed by Landlord and the actual expenses shall be billed to Tenant by
Landlord. If emergency repairs are necessary for the preservation of the
premises or Landlord's property, Landlord may make such repairs and charge
their costs and expenses to Tenant. In the event of such emergency, Landlord
shall make reasonable efforts to notify Tenant before proceeding with repairs.
d. Tenant shall keep the interior of the premises in as good order and
condition as when delivered, excepting ordinary wear and tear, damage by
fire, elements, or casualty, or any damage not due to Tenant's negligence.
Tenant shall further be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all
doors and windows and for keeping the premises' sidewalks free of ice and
snow.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH CODES.
All repairs, alterations, additions or improvements made by Landlord or
Tenant shall comply with applicable building codes.
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8. TRADE FIXTURES AND SURRENDER OF PREMISES.
All trade fixtures, merchandise, supplies and equipment owned by Tenant
and installed in the premises shall remain the property of Tenant. At the end
of the term or renewal term, Tenant shall remove the same and peaceably
surrender the premises to Landlord in as good repair and condition as when
delivered to it, excepting ordinary wear and tear, damage by fire, elements,
or casualty, or any damage not due to the Tenant's negligence. Tenant shall
repair any damage to the premises caused by the removal of its property.
9. TENANT'S SIGNS.
a. Subject to applicable zoning ordinances and restrictive covenants,
Tenant may install its customary and usual display and pole-type signs on and
adjacent to the premises. All signs located on the premises shall be in good
taste so as not to detract from the general appearance of the premises. The
signs, advertisements, notices, logos, lettering, standard images, and
advertising practices of Marwyck and/or Martin Stationers, Inc. are hereby
acknowledged by Landlord to be acceptable signage meeting the requirements
hereof.
b. If Tenant erects signs for the exclusive use of Tenant, Tenant shall
repair and maintain the signs in good appearance at Tenant's expense.
10. UTILITY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE.
a. Landlord shall furnish the premises with equipment and connections for
all utilities, including heat, air conditioning, electricity, gas, and water,
and shall replace the same at its own expense, if necessary, except as
provided in Section 6. The equipment and connections shall be of sufficient
capacity to provide for the conduct of Tenant's business and the comfortable
occupancy and use of the premises and shall be kept in good operating order
by Landlord during Tenant's business hours.
b. Tenant shall pay all charges for utility services including heat, air
condition, water, gas, electricity, and telephone used on the premises by
Tenant.
11. MECHANIC'S LIENS.
Any mechanic's lien filed against the premises for work or materials
furnished to either Landlord or Tenant shall be discharged by such respective
party responsible therefor prior to the commencement of any legal action to
perfect the mechanic's lien.
12. ACCESS BY LANDLORD.
a. Landlord, at reasonable times and frequency, shall have the right to
enter and examine the premises, to show them to prospective purchasers,
mortgagees, or lessees and to make such repairs, alterations, improvements or
additions required hereunder without the same constituting an eviction of
Tenant in whole or in part.
b. If Tenant does not exercise its option to renew this lease within the
required time, landlord may post a customary sign on the premises advertising
the property for lease or sale, but no sign shall be posted in any window or
doorway of the store portion of the premises.
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13. PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES.
a. Tenant shall promptly pay when due all real property taxes and special
assessments lawfully levied against the premises.
b. Tenant shall respectively pay promptly all personal property taxes
lawfully levied against personal property of any kind owned by Tenant and
located on the premises.
14. PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE.
Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from any and all claims,
liabilities, and expenses for damages to any person or property in, on, or
about the premises arising out of the acts or neglect of Tenant. Tenant shall
obtain public liability and property damage insurance in which the limits of
public liability shall be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single
limit coverage, Landlord shall be named as an insured party under the policy
to the extent of its interest. Tenant shall keep its insurance in effect
during the entire term of this lease and during any renewal term.
15. PREMISES INSURANCE.
Tenant shall carry fire and extended coverage insurance on all of the
building and improvements on the premises in an amount equal to their
reasonable replacement value. This insurance coverage shall be adjusted every
two (2) years to reflect current replacement values. This insurance shall
insure against such hazards as are included in a standard extended coverage
endorsement. Tenant may also carry, at its option, additional special
extended coverage endorsements. Tenant's insurance coverage may include
Tenant's merchandise, trade fixtures, furnishings, equipment and all other
personal property of Tenant. However, Landlord shall be named as an insured
with respect to the buildings and improvements.
16. DAMAGE TO PREMISES.
a. If fire or other casualty damages, and renders untenable, the premises
or any portion of the premises, Landlord shall promptly restore the premises
to their previous condition. Landlord shall also abate that part of the rent
which is proportionate to the portion of the premises rendered untenable. If
the premises cannot be made tenable within one hundred twenty (120) days of
the damage, Tenant may terminate this lease by giving Landlord written notice
of termination not less than thirty (30) days from the date of damage. Rent
paid in advance of such termination by Tenant shall be refunded. If any
governmental authority determines that the premises should be demolished
because of the damage, this lease shall terminate at the option of the
Tenant. Any rent paid in advance of such termination by Tenant shall be
refunded.
b. Landlord and Tenant mutually release and discharge each other, their
respective employees, agents and representatives from any liability arising
from loss, damage, or injury caused by fire or other casualty for which
insurance is required to be carried hereunder by the injured party at the
time of such loss, damage or injury, to the extent of any recovery of the
injured party under such insurance, provided such insurance permits a waiver
of liability and subrogation rights.
17. EMINENT DOMAIN.
If the premises, in whole or in part, or more than twenty-five percent
(25%) of the premises' parking area is taken by or conveyed to any public
authority under the power of eminent domain or by private
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purchase in lieu thereof, Tenant may, at its option, terminate this Lease as
of the date possession of such premises shall be delivered to such condemnor
or purchaser. Any rent paid in advance, as of such delivery date, shall be
refunded to Tenant. If Tenant does not exercise its termination option,
Landlord shall immediately make all repairs and improvements necessary to
restore the premises to a complete architectural unit. Tenant shall have the
alternative right to continue in possession of any part of the premises not
taken under power of eminent domain, under the terms and conditions of this
lease. However, the rent reserved herein shall be reduced in direct
proportion to the part of the premises taken by eminent domain. Both the
Landlord and Tenant shall be entitled to proceeds arising from condemnation
or the threat thereof, in accordance with their respective interests in the
premises, and nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed to
prevent Landlord or Tenant from enforcing and prosecuting a claim for the
value of their respective interests in a condemnation proceeding brought
against either under a power of eminent domain.
18. BANKRUPTCY.
In the event the premises or any rights therein shall be levied upon by
execution or other process of law by a creditor of either party, or if either
party shall be adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or if any receiver shall be
appointed for the business and property of either party, or if any assignment
shall be made of either party's property for the benefit of creditors,
thereby diminishing any right or privilege granted by this Lease to the other
party, then the other party may terminate this Lease immediately upon written
notice to such party.
19. FORCE MAJEURE.
Neither party is required to perform any term, condition, or covenant of
this Lease during such time performance after the exercise of due diligence
to perform, is delayed or prevented by force majeure, including but not
limited to, acts of God, civil riots, organized labor disputes, or
governmental restrictions. Neither party is excused from performing any term,
condition, or covenant of this Lease because of any act or omission of such
party.
20. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS BY LANDLORD.
In addition to any other warranties and representations by Landlord
contained herein, Landlord expressly warrants and represents to Tenant:
a. That the premises are properly zoned and improved to permit the Tenant
to use the premises for the purposes stated in this Lease; and
b. That Landlord has not covenanted or agreed with anyone to restrict the
use of the premises for Tenant's purposes and Landlord knows of no covenants,
agreements, or restrictions affecting the premises which would prohibit or
restrict such use by Tenant; and
c. That Landlord owns the premises and any building of which the premises
are a part and has the right to lease the premises to Tenant.
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21. BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS.
Landlord shall defend, indemnify, and hold Tenant harmless against any and
all claims of or liability for any brokerage commissions or finder's fees
related in any way to Tenant's lease of the premises or any part thereof.
22. QUIET ENJOYMENT BY TENANT.
Landlord covenants that if Tenant performs all the terms, conditions, and
covenants of this Lease to be performed by Tenant, Tenant shall peaceably and
quietly hold and enjoy the premises for Tenant's purposes for the lease term
without hindrance or interruption.
23. SUBORDINATION TO LANDLORD'S MORTGAGE AND ATTORNMENT.
a. Tenant, at Landlord's request, shall subordinate Tenant's interest
hereunder in writing to any lien or mortgage now or hereafter placed on the
premises and to all advances made or hereafter to be made upon the security
thereof, provided that such lienee or mortgagee shall agree in wring that
Tenant's rights hereunder shall not be diminished in any way because of such
lien or mortgage.
b. If the premises are sold by foreclosure or power of sale under any lien
or mortgage of Landlord, Tenant, at the option and request of the purchaser,
shall attorn to the purchaser and recognize such purchaser as the Landlord
under this Lease provided that Tenant's rights hereunder shall be
acknowledged and agreed to in writing by such purchaser.
24. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASING BY TENANT.
Tenant may not assign this Lease nor sublet the premises, in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of the Landlord. Landlord's consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
25. DEFAULT OF TENANT.
If Tenant fails to pay any rent or other charge due under this lease
within fifteen (15) days of written notice of default being received by
Tenant, or if Tenant fails to perform any other term, condition, or covenant
of this Lease for more than thirty (30) days after written notice of such
failure is received by Tenant, unless the cure of such failure requires more
than thirty (30) days and Tenant is diligently pursuing such cure, Landlord
has the right to pursue any right or remedy to which Landlord is entitled,
under the laws of the State of Montana.
26. NON-WAIVER OF DEFAULT.
Waiver of any breach of the terms, conditions, or covenants of this Lease
or the non-performance of the same for any particular time shall not be
construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or another term,
condition, or covenant hereof, and the consent, approval, or acquiescence by
Landlord or Tenant to any breach shall not waive or render unnecessary such
consent or approval of any subsequent similar breach.
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27. HOLDING OVER.
If Tenant fails to renew this lease at the end of its term, and holds over
after termination of this Lease, the tenancy shall be from month-to-month,
subject to all terms, conditions, and covenants of this Lease.
28. RECORDING OF LEASE.
Tenant shall not record this lease without written consent of Landlord.
Upon the request of either party hereto, the other party shall join in the
execution of a memorandum or so called "short form" of this lease for the
purposes of recordation in such form as required for recordation.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Lease shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties. Any prior
agreement between the parties relating to the premises, whether written or
oral, is merged herein and shall be of no separate force and effect and this
Lease shall only be changed, modified, or discharged by agreement in writing
signed by both parties hereto.
30. EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND NOTICE.
The exercise of any right or privilege by a party hereunder shall be made
effective by the personal delivery or by the mailing of a written notice of
such exercise to the other party unless a specific provision of this Lease
provides otherwise. The mailing of any notice required or permitted under
this Lease shall be made by registered or certified United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to the other party at its address set forth below
or such other address of which notice has been given in writing.
Landlord: Jore Land, L.L.C.
45000 Highway 93 South
Ronan, MT 59864
Tenant: Jore Corporation
P.O. Box 159
Ronan, MT 59864
31. APPLICABLE LAW.
This lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Montana. If any provision of this Lease or the application
thereof to any person or circumstances shall, to any extent, be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected thereby and
each provision of the lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
32. BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT.
The terms, conditions and covenants contained in this Lease shall inure to
the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their respective
heirs, administrators, executors, representatives successors and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have signed and sealed this Lease
as the day and year first above written.
LANDLORD: TENANT:
JORE LAND, L.L.C. JORE CORPORATION:
By: /s/ Matt Jore By: /s/ Matt Jore
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Matt Jore, Its Sole Member President
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EXHIBIT "A"
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The premises consist of one building, consisting of approximately 7,200
square feet, a 20-foot boundary surrounding the building, all located at
45010 Highway 93 South, Ronan, MT 59864.
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EXHIBIT "B"
DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY
The premises consist of one building, consisting of approximately 7,200
square feet, a 20-foot boundary surrounding the building, all located within
the following legal description for ten acres of land:
Tract B-1
A tract of land located in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, T.
20 N., R. 20.W., P.M.M., Lake County, Montana and described as
follows:
Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 12; thence on the
South boundary of said Section S. 89 DEG. 43'06" W., 657.01' to the
point of beginning; thence continuing on said South boundary S.89
DEG. 43'06" W., 660.00'; thence N.00 DEG. 05'03" E., 660.00';
thence N.89 DEG 43'06" E., 660.00 feet; thence S.00 DEG. 05'03" E.
660.00 feet back to the point of beginning.
Tract B-1 on Certificate of Survey 5197 M.E.
Common areas including the parking lot adjacent and to the west, and the roadway
to the south of said premises.
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