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EXHIBIT 10.8
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL LEASE
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ADDENDUM TO STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SINGLE LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN:
THE ALLAN AND GEORGIANNA KOLSKY TRUST
AND
HYDROGEN BURNER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
The Lessor and Lessee agree to extend the original lease dated March 27,1998
by one year. The term of the lease extension will cover the period from
April 1, 1999 through March 31, 2000. The rent will increase by 4.5% during
the lease extension. All other terms of the original lease will remain
unchanged and in effect including, two three year options to extend the lease
and six months minimum notice to the Lessor if Lessee intends to exercise the
lease options or vacate the property at 3925 Vernon Street, Long Beach, CA.
Agreed to by:
/s/ ALLAN KOLSKY Date: 10/22/98
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Mr. Allan Kolsky
Trustee
/s/ DAVID MOARD Date: 10/21/98
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Mr. David Moard
President
