SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) March 14, 1997
AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
State of Minnesota
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or
Organization)
33-85076C 41-1789725
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1300 Minnesota World Trade Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(612) 227-7333
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
On March 14, 1997, the Partnership acquired land in
San Antonio, Texas from Champps Entertainment of Texas, Inc.
The purchase price of the land was approximately $1,015,000.
Champps Entertainment of Texas, Inc. is not affiliated with
the Partnership.
On March 19, 1997, the Partnership purchased a newly
constructed Denny's restaurant in Covington, Louisiana from
Huntington Restaurants Group, Inc. The total cash purchase
price of the land and building was approximately $1,255,489.
Huntington Restaurants Group, Inc. is not affiliated with
the Partnership.
The cash, used in purchasing the properties, was from
the proceeds of sale of Limited Partnership Units.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. -
Not Applicable. Property was newly
constructed.
(b) On March 14, 1997, the Partnership purchased
land for $1,015,000. On March 19, 1997, the
Partnership purchased a newly constructed
restaurant for $1,255,489. The properties
were acquired with cash which was provided
from proceeds of sale of Limited Partnership
Units. A limited number of proforma
adjustments are required to illustrate the
effects of the transactions on the balance
sheet and income statement. The following
narrative description is furnished in lieu of
the proforma statements:
Assuming the Partnership had purchased the
properties on January 1, 1996, the
Partnership's Investments in Real Estate would
have been increased by $2,270,489 and its
Current Assets (cash) would have been reduced
by $2,270,489.
The Total Income for the Partnership would
have increased from $1,341,753 to $1,447,245
for the year ended December 31, 1996 if the
Partnership had owned the properties during
the period. The increase is attributable to
the Rental Income the Partnership would have
received from the properties of $224,693
partially offset by a decrease of Investment
Income of approximately $119,201 for the year
ended December 31, 1996.
Depreciation Expense would have increased by
$33,808 for the year ended December 31, 1996.
The net effect of these pro forma adjustments
would have caused Net Income to increase from
$912,232 to $983,916, which would have
resulted in Net Income of $55.86 per Limited
Partnership Unit outstanding for the year
ended December 31, 1996.
(c)Exhibits
Exhibit 10.1 - Development
Financing Agreement dated March
14, 1997 between the Partnership
and Champps Entertainment of
Texas, Inc. relating to the
property at 11440 Interstate
Highway 10, San Antonio, Texas.
Exhibit 10.2 - Net Lease Agreement
dated March 14, 1997 between the
Partnership and Champps
Entertainment of Texas, Inc.
relating to the property at 11440
Interstate Highway 10, San
Antonio, Texas.
Exhibit 10.3 - Construction Loan
Commitment dated March 29, 1996
between AEI Fund Management, Inc.
and Huntington Restaurants Group,
Inc. relating to the construction
of a Denny's restaurant in
Covington, Louisiana (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of
Post-Effective Amendment #8 to
Form SB-2 Registration Statement
filed with the Commission on
August 14, 1996).
Exhibit 10.4 - Purchase and
Leaseback Commitment dated March
29, 1996 between AEI Fund
Management, Inc. and Huntington
Restaurants Group, Inc. relating
to the sale and leaseback of a
Denny's restaurant in Covington,
Louisiana (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.12 of Post-
Effective Amendment #8 to Form SB-
2 Registration Statement filed
with the Commission on August 14,
1996).
Exhibit 10.5 - Assignment of
Construction Loan Commitment and
Sale and Leaseback Financing
Commitment dated August 8, 1996,
concerning those documents with
Huntington Restaurants Group, Inc.
and AEI Fund Management, Inc., to
the Partnership, relating to the
sale and leaseback of a Denny's
restaurant in Covington, Louisiana
(incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.13 of Post-Effective
Amendment #8 to Form SB-2
Registration Statement filed with
the Commission on August 14,
1996).
Exhibit 10.6 - Net Lease Agreement
dated March 19, 1997 between the
Partnership and Huntington
Restaurants Group, Inc. relating
to the property at 720 North
Highway 190, Covington, Louisiana.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: AEI Fund Management XXI, Inc.
Its: Managing General Partner
Date: March 25, 1997 By: /s/ Mark E Larson
Mark E. Larson
Its Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and
Financial Officer)
DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into effective as of this
14th day of March, 1997, by and between Champps Entertainment of
Texas, Inc. ("Lessee"), whose address is 55 Ferncroft Road,
Danvers, Massachuttets 01923-4001, and AEI Income & Growth Fund
XXI Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership
("Lessor"), whose corporate general partner is AEI Fund
Management XXI, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, whose address is
Suite 1300, World Trade Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102.
W I T N E S S E T H, that:
WHEREAS, Lessee is contemplating building on the premises
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto the following
Improvements :
Construction of an approximately 8,600 square foot building
and improvements to be used as a Champps Restaurant.
WHEREAS, Lessee has made application to Lessor for development
financing to defray the costs of constructing such Improvements;
WHEREAS, Lessor's Assignor has issued to Lessee its
Development Financing and Leasing Commitment to advance funds in
the amount hereinafter specified, subject to compliance with the
terms and conditions of this Development Financing Agreement and
the Net Lease Agreement (the "Lease") of even date herewith;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of entering into the Lease
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
1. "Application" shall mean Lessee's application to the
Lessor for the Development Financing the terms and conditions
of which are incorporated herein by reference.
2. "Architect's Contract" shall mean Lessee's contract with
the Project Architect.
3. "Commitment" shall mean Lessor's Commitment to Lessee
agreeing to provide the Development Financing. (The
"Development Financing and Leasing Commitment" dated March
14th, 1997.)
4. "Completion Date" shall mean midnight, December 1, 1997,
subject to Force Majeure, as defined herein.
5. "Construction Costs" shall mean land costs, all costs
paid to construct and complete the Improvements, as specified
on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
6. "Construction Contracts" shall mean the contracts between
Lessee and Contractors for the furnishing of labor, services
or materials to the Leased Premises in connection with the
construction of the Improvements.
7. "Contractors" shall mean those firms directly engaged by
Lessee to construct the Improvements, whether one or more.
8. "Contract Documents" shall mean the Project Architect's
Contract, Plans and Specifications and the contract with the
Contractor.
9. "Development Financing" shall mean the funds to be made
available pursuant to the Commitment and not to exceed the
lesser of the Construction Costs or the maximum loan amount
of Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,900,000) as
specified in the Commitment.
10. "Development Financing and Carrying Charges" shall mean
all fees, taxes and charges incurred under the Development
Financing and in the construction of the Improvements
including, but not limited to, non-refundable commitment
fees; interest charges, service and inspection fees,
attorney's fees, title insurance fees and charges, recording
fees and insurance premiums.
11. "Development Financing Documents" shall mean this
Agreement, the Lease, Assignment of Architects and
Construction Contracts, Guarantees, and such other documents
given to the Lessor as security for the Development
Financing.
12. "LTIC-CDD" shall mean Lawyers Title Insurance
Corporation, Construction Disbursement Department, the
nationally recognized title insurer, or Lessor's in-house
designee, to be LTIC-CDD under the Development Financing
Disbursement Agreement executed by and between the parties of
even date herewith.
13. "Final Disbursement Date" shall mean the date of the
final disbursement of the Development Financing provided
hereunder.
14. "Improvements" shall mean the structures and other
improvements to be constructed on the Leased Premises in
accordance with the Plans and Specifications.
15. "Initial Disbursed Funds" shall mean those funds
disbursed on the Closing Date for land acquisition and
related soft costs upon Lessor's acquisition of the Leased
Premises.
16. "Inspecting Architect" shall mean the architect, if any,
hired by Lessor to perform inspections of the premises. An
Inspecting Architect may only be engaged by Lessor in the
event of a default relating to construction of the
Improvements under the Development Financing Documents.
17. "Leased Premises" shall mean the real property described
in the Exhibit "A" attached to this Agreement, together with
all Improvements, equipment and fixtures thereon.
18. "Lessee Equity" shall mean the final Construction Costs
less the amount of the Development Financing.
19. "Plans and Specifications" shall mean the plans and
specifications prepared by the Project Architect who shall be
licensed in the jurisdiction of the Leased Premises and
selected by Lessee.
20. "Project" shall mean the construction of the Improvements
on the Leased Premises.
21. "Project Architect" shall mean the architect retained by
Lessee to design and supervise construction of the
Improvements.
22. "Rental Modification Date" shall mean a date one hundred
and eighty days (180) from the date hereof.
23. "Sub-Contractors" shall mean those persons furnishing
labor or materials for the Project pursuant to the Sub-
Contracts.
24. "Sub-Contracts" shall mean the contracts between the
Contractor and its materialmen and mechanics in the
furnishing of labor or materials for the Project.
25. "Title" shall mean Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation
issuing the Lessor's fee owner's title insurance policy.
ARTICLE II
THE DEVELOPMENT FINANCING
Subject to compliance with the provisions of this Agreement,
Lessor agrees to advance to Lessee, and Lessee agrees to request
from Lessor, the Development Financing. The Development
Financing shall be advanced in stages by Lessor to LTIC-CDD and
disbursed by LTIC-CDD pursuant to the provisions of Article VIII
hereof. The Development Financing, or so much thereof as has
been advanced hereunder, shall bear interest at the rate and
shall be repaid in accordance with the terms hereof and the
Lease. The proceeds of the Development Financing shall be used
exclusively for the purposes of defraying Construction Costs.
ARTICLE III
N/A
ARTICLE IV
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Lessee agrees to commence construction of the Improvements
within thirty (30) days from the date of this Agreement. After
commencement of construction of any Improvements, Lessee agrees
to diligently pursue said construction to completion, and to
supply such moneys and to perform such duties as may be necessary
to complete the construction of said Improvements pursuant to the
Plans and Specifications and in full compliance with all terms
and conditions of this Agreement and the Development Financing
Documents, all of which shall be accomplished on or before the
Completion Date, subject to Force Majeure and without liens,
claims or assessments (actual or contingent) asserted against the
Leased Premises for any material, labor or other items furnished
in connection therewith,subject to Lessee's right to contest such
liens, claims, or assessments provided the same are removed as a
lien upon the Leased Premises prior to foreclosure of such lien,
and all in full compliance with all construction, use, building,
zoning and other similar requirements of any pertinent
governmental jurisdiction. Lessee will provide to Lessor, upon
request, evidence of satisfactory compliance with all the above
requirements.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE LESSEE
Lessee hereby represents and warrants to the Lessor, which
representations and warranties shall be deemed to be restated by
Lessee each time Lessor makes an advance of the Development
Financing, that:
1. VALIDITY OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCING DOCUMENTS - The Development
Financing Documents are in all respects legal, valid and binding
according to their terms.
2. NO PRIOR LIEN ON FIXTURES - No mortgage, bill of sale,
security agreement, financing statement, or other title retention
agreement (except those executed in favor of Lessor) has been, or
will be, executed with respect to any fixture (except Lessee's
trade fixtures not financed with this Development Financing) used
in conjunction with the construction, operation or maintenance of
the improvements.
3. CONFLICTING TRANSACTION OF LESSEE - The consummation of the
transactions hereby contemplated and the performance of the
obligations of Lessee under and by virtue of the Development
Financing Documents will not result in any breach of, or
constitute a default under, any mortgage, lease, bank loan or
credit agreement, corporate charter, by-laws, partnership
agreement, or other instrument to which Lessee is a party or by
which it may be bound or affected, the breach of which would
materially affect Lessee's ability to perform its obligations
hereunder.
4. PENDING LITIGATION - There are no actions, suits or
proceedings pending, or to the knowledge of Lessee threatened,
against or affecting it or the Leased Premises, or involving the
validity or enforceability of any of the Development Financing
Documents, at law or in equity, or before or by any governmental
authority, except actions, suits and proceedings that are fully
covered by insurance or which, if adversely determined would not
substantially impair the ability of Lessee to perform each and
every one of its obligations under and by virtue of the
Development Financing Documents; and to the Lessee's knowledge it
is not in default with respect to any order, writ, injunction,
decree or demand of any court or any governmental authority.
5. VIOLATIONS OF GOVERNMENTAL LAW, ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS -
To the best knowledge of Lessee, there are no violations or
notices of violations of any federal or state law or municipal
ordinance or order or requirement of the State in which the
Leased Premises are located or any municipal department or other
governmental authority having jurisdiction affecting the Leased
Premises, which violations in any way have a material adverse
affect on the Leased Premises and which remain uncured after
notice by such governmental authority or department (if notice is
required) and the expiration of the time within which Lessee may
cure such violation, or if no time limitation is specified,
within a reasonable time after notice to cure such violation .
6. COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ORDINANCES AND SIMILAR LAWS - To the
best knowledge of Lessee, the Plans and Specifications and
construction pursuant thereto and the use of the Leased Premises
contemplated thereby comply and will comply with all present
governmental laws and regulations and requirements, zoning
ordinances, standards, and regulations of all governmental bodies
exercising jurisdiction over the Leased Premises. Lessee agrees
to provide the Project Architect's certification to such effect
prior to the funding of the first disbursement under the
Development Financing.
7. LESSEE'S STATUS AND AUTHORITY - If the Lessee be a
corporation, limited liability company, trust or a partnership,
Lessee warrants and represents that (i) it is duly organized,
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state in
which it is incorporated or created; (ii) it is duly qualified to
do business and is in good standing in the state in which the
Leased Premises are located; (iii) it has the corporate or other
power, authority and legal right to carry on the business now
being conducted by it and to engage in the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement and the Development Financing
Documents; and (iv) the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the Development Financing Documents and the performance and
observance of the provisions hereof and thereof have been (or
future acts will be) duly authorized by all necessary trust,
partnership, or corporate actions of Lessee. Lessee will furnish
such resolutions, affidavits and opinions of counsel to such
effect as Lessor may reasonably require.
8. AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES - All utility services necessary for
the construction of the Improvements will be available prior to
the commencement of construction, and all utility services
necessary for the proper operation of the Improvements for their
intended purposes are available at the Leased Premises or will be
available at the Leased Premises prior to the Final Disbursement
Date, at commercially comparable utility rates and hook-up
charges for the vicinity, including water supply, storm and
sanitary sewer facilities, gas, electricity and telephone
facilities. Lessee shall furnish evidence of such availability
of utilities from time to time at Lessor's request.
9. BUILDING PERMITS - All building permits required for the
construction of the Improvements have been obtained prior to the
commencement of the construction of the Improvements and copies
of same will be delivered to Lessor.
10. CONDITION OF LEASED PREMISES - The Leased Premises are
not now damaged or injured as a result of any fire, explosion,
accident, flood or other casualty, nor to the best of Lessee's
knowledge, subject to any action in eminent domain.
11. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - To the best
knowledge of Lessee in reliance upon the Project Architect's
certification to such effect, the Plans and Specifications
conform to the requirements and conditions set out by applicable
law or any effective restrictive covenant, to all governmental
authorities which exercise jurisdiction over the Leased Premises
or the construction thereon, and no construction will be
commenced upon the Leased Premises until said Plans and
Specifications shall have been approved by Lessor, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed and shall be given
or withheld within ten business days after written request
therefor. Subject to Article VI, paragraph 14, no material
changes are to be made in the Plans and Specifications as
approved without Lessor's prior consent, which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld or delayed and shall be given or
withheld within ten business days after written request therefor;
except, after prior written notice to Lessor, provided the
Development Financing shall remain in balance as set forth in
Article VII, paragraph 3 herein, Lessor shall consent to
reallocation among line items or use of the Construction
Contingency in the aggregate of not more than the amount budgeted
as set forth on Exhibit B for Construction Contingency, unless
Lessee shall deposit Owner Equity with LTIC-CDD in the amount of
such excess over the budgeted amount.
12. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS - Lessee has entered into
contracts with the Contractors or separate contracts with
materialmen and laborers providing for the construction of the
Improvements. Lessee will cause the Contractors to promptly
furnish Lessor with the complete list of all Sub-contractors or
entities as and when under contract, which Contractors propose to
engage to furnish labor and/or materials in constructing the
Improvements (such list containing the names, addresses, and
amounts of such sub-contracts as written in excess individually
of $5,000, and prior to disbursement of funds to or for the
benefit of such Subcontractors, affidavits of authorized
signatory and other documents commercially reasonably required by
Title to insure that the Leased Premises remain lien free) and
will from time to time furnish Lessor or Title with true copies
of all Contracts entered into by Lessee and with the terms of all
verbal agreements therefor, if any, and as to subcontractors,
letters signed by sub-contractors whose contracts are in excess
of $5,000 setting forth the present amount of their contract and
the amounts remaining to be paid under that contract, if the same
information is not stated on a lien waiver reflecting the most
currently requested payment to such subcontractor.
13. BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS - No brokerage commissions are due
in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby or if
there are commissions due or payable the same will be paid by
Lessee. Lessee agrees to and shall indemnify Lessor from any
liability, claims or losses arising by reason of any such
brokerage commissions. This provision shall survive the
repayment of the Development Financing and shall continue in full
force and effect so long as the possibility of such liability,
claims or losses exists.
14. NO PRIOR WORK - Except as may have been permitted by
Lessor, no work or construction has been commenced or will be
commenced by or on behalf of Lessee on the Leased Premises, nor
has Lessee entered into any contracts or agreements for such work
or construction which could result in the imposition of a
mechanic's or materialmen's lien on the Leased Premises or the
Improvements prior to or on parity with the interest of Lessor.
15. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT - All required
environmental impact statements as required by any governmental
authority having jurisdiction over the Leased Premises or the
construction of the Improvements have been duly filed and
approved.
16. ACCESS - The Leased Premises front on a publicly
maintained road or street or have access to such a road or street
under an easement or private way, which is not subject to a
reversion in favor of any party.
17. FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Any financial statements
heretofore delivered to Lessor are true and correct in all
respects, have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practice, and fairly present the respective
financial conditions of the subject thereof as of the respective
dates thereof and no materially adverse change has occurred in
the financial conditions reflected therein since the respective
dates thereof.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF LESSEE
Lessee hereby covenants and agrees with Lessor as follows:
1. SURVEYS - Prior to execution of any Development Financing
Documents and prior to the initial request for a Disbursement (as
defined in Article VIII hereof), Lessee has furnished to Lessor
three copies of a current perimeter land survey, in form and
substance satisfactory to Lessor, certified to Lessor, giving a
description of the Leased Premises and showing all encroachments
onto or from the Leased Premises, currently certified by a
registered surveyor and bearing his registry number and showing
access rights, easements, or utilities, rights of way, all
setback requirements upon the Leased Premises, improvements,
matters affecting title and such other items as Lessor may
reasonably request.
2. TITLE INSURANCE - Prior to the initial request for
Disbursement the Lessee has furnished Lessor with an TLTA policy
of title insurance, and prior to any subsequent request for
Disbursement such TLTA policy of title insurance shall be brought
down to the date of Disbursement by endorsement, all in form and
substance satisfactory to Lessor issued at the Lessee's expense
and written by Title insuring the Leased Premises to be
marketable, free from exceptions for mechanic's and materialmen's
liens and free from other exceptions not previously approved by
the Lessor, naming Lessor as fee owner insured to the extent of
advances made hereunder subject only to such exceptions as may be
reasonably approved by Lessor.
3. RESTRICTIONS ON CONVEYANCE OR SECONDARY FINANCING - Lessee
will not transfer, sell, convey or encumber the Leased Premises
or subject the Leased Premises to any secondary financing in any
way without the written consent of the Lessor, except as
permitted in Article V, paragraph 2 relating to trade fixture
financing sources or suppliers.
4. INSURANCE - To obtain or cause Contractor to obtain and
maintain such insurance or evidence of insurance as Lessor may
reasonably require, including but not limited to the following:
(a) BUILDER'S RISK INSURANCE - Builder's Risk Insurance
written on the so-called "Builder's Risk-Completed Value
Basis" in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the
Improvements at the date of completion with coverage
available on the so-called multiple peril form of policy,
including coverage against collapse and water damage, naming
Lessor as additional named insured, such insurance to be in
such amounts and form and written by such companies as shall
be reasonably approved by Lessor, and the originals of such
policies (together with appropriate endorsement thereto,
evidence of payment of premiums thereon and written
agreements by the insurer or insurers therein to give Lessor
ten (10) days' prior written notice of any intention to
cancel) shall be promptly delivered to Lessor, said insurance
coverage to be kept in full force and effect at all times
until the completion of construction of the Improvements.
(b) HAZARD INSURANCE - Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance,
and such other hazard insurance as Lessor may require and as
called for in the Lease in an amount equal to the full
replacement cost of the Improvements naming Lessor as an
additional named insured, such insurance to be in such
amounts and form and written by such companies as shall be
reasonably approved by Lessor, and the originals of such
policies (together with appropriate endorsements thereto,
evidence of payment of premiums thereon and written agreement
by the insurer or insurers therein to give Lessor ten (10)
days' prior written notice of any intention to cancel) shall
be promptly obtained and delivered to Lessor immediately upon
completion of the construction of the Improvements and before
any portion is occupied by Lessee or any tenant of Lessee
with such insurance to be kept in full force and effect at
all times thereafter.
(c) PUBLIC LIABILITY - Comprehensive public liability
insurance (including operations, contingent liability
operations, operations of sub- contractors, completed
operations and contractual liability insurance) in limits of
coverage as set forth in the Lease.
(d) WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE - Evidence of compliance
with the required coverage under statutory workmen's
compensation requirements.
5. COLLECTION OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS - To cooperate with Lessor in
obtaining for Lessor the benefits of any insurance or other
proceeds lawfully or equitably payable to it in connection with
the transaction contemplated hereby and the collection of any
indebtedness or obligation of the Lessee to Lessor incurred
hereunder (including the payment by Lessee of the expense of an
independent appraisal on behalf of Lessor in case of a fire or
other casualty affecting the Leased Premises).
6. APPLICATION OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROCEEDS - To use the
proceeds of the Development Financing solely for the purpose of
paying for Construction Costs and such incidental costs relative
to the construction as may be reasonably approved from time to
time in writing by Lessor, and in no event to use any of the
Development Financing proceeds for personal, corporate or other
purposes.
7. EXPENSES - To pay all costs of closing the Development
Financing and all expenses of Lessor with respect thereto,
including, but not limited to, legal fees by Lessor's counsel and
all other reasonable attorney's fees (limited as set forth in the
Commitment), costs of title insurance, transfer taxes, license
and permit fees, recording expenses, surveys, intangible taxes,
appraisal fees, Inspecting Architect fees, expenses of retaking
possession upon default by Lessee hereunder or other costs of
enforcement (including reasonable attorney's fees) and similar
items.
8. LAWS, ORDINANCES AND ETC. - To comply promptly with any law,
ordinance, order, rule or regulation of all authorities
exercising jurisdiction over the Leased Premises or the
construction thereon, including appropriate supervising boards of
fire underwriters and similar agencies and the requirements of
any insurer issuing coverage on the Project.
9. RIGHT OF LESSOR TO INSPECT LEASED PREMISES - Upon 48 hours
notice, except in cases which Lessor reasonably deems to be an
emergency, in which event upon reasonable notice under the
circumstances, to permit Lessor and Title and their
representatives and agents to enter upon the Leased Premises and
to inspect the Improvements and all materials to be used in
construction thereof and to cooperate and cause Contractor to
cooperate with Lessor or Title and their representatives and
agents during such inspections, provided that such is
accomplished without interrupting the construction process.
Provided, further, however, that this provision shall not be
deemed to impose upon Lessor or Title any duty or obligation
whatsoever to undertake such inspections, to correct any defects
in the Improvements or to notify any person with respect thereto.
10. BOOKS AND RECORDS - To set up and maintain accurate and
complete books, accounts and records pertaining to the Project
including the working drawings in a manner reasonably acceptable
to Lessor. The Lessor, Title and Inspecting Architect shall have
the right at all reasonable times and upon reasonable prior
notice to inspect, examine and copy all books and records of
Lessee relating to the Project, and to enter and have free access
to the Leased Premises and Improvements and to inspect all work
done, labor performed and material furnished in or about the
Project, provided that such is accomplished without interrupting
the construction process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee
shall be responsible for making inspections as to the
Improvements during the course of construction and shall
determine to its own satisfaction that the work done or materials
supplied by the Contractors and all Subcontractors has been
properly supplied or done in accordance with the applicable
contracts. Lessee will hold Lessor and Title harmless from and
Lessor and Title shall have and have no liability or obligation
of any kind to Lessee or creditors of Lessee in connection with
any defective, improper or inadequate workmanship or materials
brought in or related to the Improvements or the Leased Premises,
or any mechanic's liens arising as a result of such workmanship
or materials. Upon Lessor's request, Lessee shall replace or
cause to be replaced any such work or material found to be
materially deficient by the Project Architect or Independent
Architect. Lessor shall cooperate with Lessee in obtaining any
rights under any applicable warranties to accomplish such work.
Any inspections made by Inspecting Architect, Title or Lessor are
for the sole benefit of Lessor and neither Lessee nor any
creditor, tenant or vendee of Lessee shall be entitled to rely on
such inspection. Lessee shall obtain for Lessor coincident
rights to rely upon any warranties obtain by Lessee from its
Contractors or subcontractors.
11. CORRECTION OF DEFECTS - To promptly correct any
structural defects in the Improvements or any material departure
from the Plans and Specifications not previously approved by
Lessor. The advance of any Development Financing proceeds shall
not constitute a waiver of Lessor's right to require compliance
with this covenant.
12. SIGN REGARDING DEVELOPMENT FINANCING - To allow Lessor to
erect and maintain at a suitable site on the Leased Premises, at
a location to be chosen by Lessee in its reasonable discretion, a
sign indicating that Development Financing is being provided by
Lessor, to the extent permitted by law or private covenant,
condition, or agreement affecting the Project.
13. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS - To furnish to Lessor all
instruments, documents, initial surveys, footing or foundation
surveys, if conducted, certificates, plans and specifications,
appraisals, financial statements, title and other insurance
reports and agreements and each and every other document and
instrument required to be furnished by the terms hereof, all at
Lessee's expense; to assign and deliver to Lessor such documents,
instruments, assignments and other writings, and to do such other
acts necessary or desirable to preserve and protect the Leased
Premises, as Lessor may require; and to do and execute all and
such further lawful and reasonable acts, conveyances and
assurances for the carrying out of the intents and purposes of
this Agreement, the Lease, or the Commitment, as Lessor shall
reasonably require from time to time.
14. ARCHITECTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS - To commit no
default nor knowingly permit a default under the terms of the
Architects or Construction Contracts; To waive none nor knowingly
permit a waiver of the obligations of the parties thereunder; To
do no act which would relieve such parties from their obligations
thereunder; To make no amendments to such contracts, without the
prior written consent of Lessor; To enter into no change orders
or extras that cause a reallocation among budgeted line items, or
that in the aggregate or singularly result in a net increase in
excess of 10% of the original contract amount without Lessor's
prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed; provided, however, Lessor shall be given
written notice and copies of all change orders; provided,
further, however, with written notice to Lessor prior to any
request for funds subsequent to any such change order or
reallocation, the Lessee shall be allowed to enter into any
change order or extra which is accounted for by use of any
reallocation among line items or any remaining budgeted
Contingency line item, or if the same has been exhausted, Lessee
shall be allowed increases in the original contract amount
without Lessor's consent if Lessee has, upon the execution of
said change order, deposited with Lessor the amount by which such
change order increases the total Construction Cost; To allow all
such contracts to be subject to the approval of Lessor for its
loan purposes; To allow Lessor to take advantage of all the
rights and benefits of the contracts upon any default by Lessee;
and to submit evidence to Lessor that both the Architect and the
Contractors will permit Lessor to acquire Lessee's interest under
their respective contracts and the Contract Documents without
additional charge or fee should an event of default occur
hereunder, which default is not cured within applicable notice
and cure periods.
15. ENFORCE PERFORMANCE OF SUB-CONTRACTS - To enforce, or
cause to be enforced, the prompt performance of the Sub-Contracts
in accordance with their terms and not to approve any changes in
the same that in the aggregate or singularly result in a net
increase in excess of 10% of the original General Contractor's
contract amount without Lessor's prior written consent, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, provided
Lessee's right to enter into any such change order shall be on
the same terms set forth in Section 14 above.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES - To comply with, and to require
the Contractors to comply with, all rules, regulations,
ordinances and laws bearing on the conduct of the work on the
Improvements, including the requirements of any insurer issuing
coverage on the Project and the requirements of any applicable
supervising boards of fire underwriters.
17. OPINIONS OF COUNSEL - To furnish such opinions of counsel
as may be reasonably requested of the Lessee in connection with
the matters contemplated by this Agreement.
18. SOIL TESTS - To provide the Lessor with a soil report
prepared by an acceptable engineer certifying as to the status of
the soil conditions on the Leased Premises, the need or lack of
need for special pilings and foundations and that either any
pilings and foundation necessary to support the Improvements have
been placed in a manner and quantity sufficient to provide the
required support or that no such pilings and foundations are
necessary for the support and construction of the Improvements.
19. MARKETABLE TITLE - To execute and deliver or cause to be
executed and delivered such instruments as may be required by the
Lessor and Title to provide Lessor with a marketable, valid title
to the Leased Premises subject only to such exceptions to title
as may be reasonably approved by Lessor.
20. VIOLATIONS OF GOVERNMENTAL LAW, ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS
- - Lessee will permit no violations nor commit the same, of any
federal or state law or municipal ordinance or order or
requirement of the State in which the Leased Premises are located
or any municipal department or other governmental authority
having jurisdiction affecting the Leased Premises, which
violations in any way have a material adverse affect on the
Leased Premises and which remain uncured after notice by such
governmental authority or department (if notice is required) and
the expiration of the time within which Lessee may cure such
violation, or if no time limitation is specified, within a
reasonable time after notice to cure such violation .
21. COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ORDINANCES AND SIMILAR LAWS - The
Plans and Specifications and construction pursuant thereto and
the use of the Leased Premises contemplated thereby will comply
with all governmental laws and regulations and requirements,
zoning ordinances, standards, and regulations of all governmental
bodies exercising jurisdiction over the Leased Premises,
including environmental protection and equal employment
regulations, and appropriate supervising boards of fire
underwriters and similar agencies.
22. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - The Plans and
Specifications will conform to the requirements and conditions
set out by applicable law or any effective restrictive covenant,
and to all governmental authorities which exercise jurisdiction
over the Leased Premises or the construction thereon.
ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO A DISBURSEMENT
It shall be a condition precedent to each Disbursement under this
Development Financing Agreement that:
1. DEVELOPMENT FINANCING DOCUMENTS - The Development Financing
Documents shall have been duly executed and delivered to Lessor
and shall be in full force and effect.
2. LESSEE EQUITY - Lessee shall have paid all of the Lessee
Equity funds into the Project before the first Disbursement (or
any subsequent Disbursement if additional Lessee Equity should be
required) and Lessee shall deliver evidence of such payment
reasonably satisfactory to Lessor.
3. DEVELOPMENT FINANCING BALANCE - As of the date immediately
prior to any Disbursement, the total amount of unadvanced
proceeds of the Development Financing shall be sufficient, in the
commercially reasonable opinion of Lessor (the opinion of Lessor
being based upon affidavit of the General Contractor, the Project
Architect, the Inspecting Architect, or other reliable licensed
third party contractor) to complete the Improvements free of
liens. To the extent the total of the unadvanced proceeds of the
Development Financing shall be insufficient, at any time, in
Lessor's reasonable opinion, (based upon the affidavit as set
forth above) to complete the Improvements, or be less than the
total Construction Costs not yet paid for or not yet incurred
(including interest accruing for the remainder of the term or
extensions thereof, if any), the Lessee shall immediately deposit
with the Lessor or with Title, as additional Lessee Equity funds,
an amount equal to such deficiency and such additional Lessee
Equity funds shall be disbursed by LTIC-CDD prior to the
Disbursement of any further advance or advances under this
Agreement.
4. NO DEFAULT - No event of default, which remains uncured after
the expiration of applicable cure periods, shall exist under this
Agreement or the Development Financing Documents.
5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES - The representations and
warranties in Article V hereof shall be true and correct on and
as of the date of each Disbursement.
6. COVENANTS - Lessee shall have complied with all of the
covenants made by it in Article VI hereof.
7. SWORN CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT - Prior to the initial
disbursement hereunder, the Lessee shall have submitted to Lessor
and Title a Construction Cost Statement or the Construction
Contract (if such information is contained therein) sworn to by
Lessee and Contractors reflecting all major Sub-Contractors or
materialmen who shall then be engaged in furnishing labor,
materials or supplies for the Improvements. The list should show
the name of each and every Contractor, Sub-Contractor and
materialman (or at least such entities or individuals whose
contract is in excess of $5,000), its address and an estimate of
the dollar value of the work, labor and materials to be done or
supplied and a general statement of the nature of the work to be
done or materials to be supplied by each Contractor. Thereafter,
if such list should change or new subcontractors shall execute
contracts not reflected on the above list, the Lessee shall
furnish to the Lessor any amendments or additions to the original
statement as so submitted.
8. APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT - Lessor shall have received an
Application for Payment pursuant to Article VIII hereof.
9. TITLE - Title shall issue its endorsement to the title policy
insuring the Lessor as fee owner under the policy in the
aggregate amounts of all prior Disbursements and the requested
Disbursement.
10. WORK IN PLACE - All work or materials for which a
Disbursement is requested shall be in place and incorporated into
the Improvements.
ARTICLE VIII
METHODS OF DISBURSEMENTS OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROCEEDS
The Development Financing shall be disbursed (a "Disbursement")
as follows:
1. PROCEDURE - Not more often than monthly, Lessee may submit an
Application for Payment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
"C" requesting the Disbursement of proceeds under the Development
Financing, which request shall be submitted to Lessor and to LTIC-
CDD at least five (5) business days prior to the date on which a
Disbursement is requested. Provided the conditions of this
Development Financing Agreement are met on the date requested for
such advance, Lessor shall advance to LTIC-CDD amounts certified
to be currently payable by Lessee (excluding the retainage
hereinafter specified) for the then incurred portion of Total
Construction Costs pursuant to the Application for Payment. All
costs shall have been approved in writing by the Project
Architect, Lessee, Contractor, and if required by Lessor, by the
Inspecting Architect. All interest accruing need not be
disbursed to LTIC-CDD, but may be immediately and automatically
credited by Lessor to the Development Financing account. LTIC-
CDD shall disburse all funds advanced to it by Lessor in
accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement and
any special escrow requirements imposed by LTIC-CDD as a
condition to its acting as the disbursing agent hereunder. The
disbursed proceeds of the Development Financing shall bear
interest from and including the date of disbursement to LTIC-CDD
or the date of credit by Lessor provided that in the event LTIC-
CDD shall fail to disburse any advances within five (5) business
days after the date set for an advance, LTIC-CDD shall return
said advance to Lessor and interest on such advance shall abate
from and after the date of such return. Any amounts disbursed to
LTIC-CDD and returned by LTIC-CDD to the Lessor shall not be
deemed to be advanced under the Development Financing Documents.
Each Application for Payment shall clearly set forth the amounts
due to Lessee and to each Contractor out of the requested
Development Financing and shall be accompanied by the following:
a. A Draw Request Certificate in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "D" certifying that each contractor or materialman
for which payment is requested in the relevant Application
for Payment has satisfactorily completed the work or
furnished the materials for which payment is requested in
accordance with the applicable contract; that all work for
which an Application for Payment is made substantially
conforms to the Contract Documents and any approved changes,
and is in place; and that sufficient funds remain of the
undisbursed Development Financing proceeds to complete the
Project and that all funds previously disbursed have been
applied as per the previous Application for Payment.
b. Waivers of Mechanics' Liens and Materialmen's Liens
executed by all Contractors for all work done and all
materials furnished to the Leased Premises and included in
such current Application for Payment, or evidence reasonably
required by Title to insure over the same by special specific
endorsement, or such other releases or lien pursuant to
bonding or otherwise to prevent such liens from attaching to
the Leased Premises.
c. Waivers of Mechanics' Liens and Materialmen's Liens
executed by all Sub-Contractors and workmen and materialmen
for all work done and all materials furnished to the Leased
Premises and included in the immediately preceding
Application for Payment, or evidence reasonably required by
Title to insure over the same by special specific
endorsement, or such other releases or lien pursuant to
bonding or otherwise to prevent such liens from attaching to
the Leased Premises.
d. Such other supporting evidence, including invoices and
receipts as may be requested by Lessor or LTIC-CDD to
substantiate all payments which are to be made out of the
Disbursement or to substantiate all payments then made in
respect to the Project.
2. INTEREST ADVANCE - If interest has accrued on the Development
Financing and is unpaid or fees are payable to the Lessor
hereunder, Lessor shall be, and hereby is, authorized at any time
to advance to itself from the proceeds of the Development
Financing the total amount of such accrued interest and fees,
whether or not an Application for Payment has been submitted by
the Lessee and the same shall be deemed to be an advance of the
proceeds of the Development Financing under this Agreement in the
same manner and with the same effect as if advanced under the
provisions above. It is understood Lessor may establish an
automatic interest reserve whereby Lessor may withdraw from the
Development Financing account on a regular basis the accrued
interest on the Development Financing and credit the Development
Financing balance with the same.
3. ASSESSMENT AND TAX ADVANCE - As taxes and assessments become
due on the Leased Premises, Lessor shall be, and hereby is,
authorized to advance to itself automatically from the proceeds
of the Development Financing, the total amount of such taxes and
assessments and the same shall be deemed to be an advance of the
proceeds of the Development Financing under this Agreement in the
same manner and with the same effect as if advances under the
provisions above, if not previously paid before due pursuant to
Lessee's obligations under the Lease.
4. DISBURSE UNDER DEVELOPMENT FINANCING DOCUMENT - All sums
advanced and disbursed hereunder shall be disbursed under and
shall be secured by the Development Financing Documents.
5. PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS - In its reasonable discretion LTIC-
CDD may make payments directly to any subcontractor or
materialman.
6. RETAINAGE - Each Disbursement shall be limited to an amount
equal to ninety percent (90%) of the value, exclusive of
Contractor's profit and overhead, of the materials and labor
furnished to the Leased Premises and the balance (herein called
the Retainage) shall be retained by Lessor, provided that thirty
(30) days after completion by each subcontractor or materialman
of his subcontract Lessor will disburse to such party, or to the
Contractor on behalf of such party the Retainage withheld from
said party, provided that as a condition to such disbursement the
Lessee and Project Architect and the Inspecting Architect shall
certify to Lessor the date that such Party's subcontract has been
fully and satisfactorily completed and the subcontractor or
materialmen shall have supplied Title with satisfactory final
lien waivers, including final lien waivers for any of its
submaterialmen or sub- contractors and the requirements of any
bonding company issuing the Bonds shall have been fulfilled. Any
Retainage due the Contractor for work performed or materials
furnished by the Contractor and the final balance of Contractor's
profit and overhead shall be disbursed on the Final Disbursement
Date pursuant to Article IX hereof. Contractor's profit and
overhead shall be disbursed based upon and in proportion to the
percentage of completion of the Project, or amounts payable under
the Construction Contract for work actually performed, whichever
is less, as certified by the Project Architect.
ARTICLE IX
FINAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING BALANCE
Unless and until Lessor and Lessee have entered into a mutually
satisfactory escrow holdback and undertaking agreement to, inter
alia, complete the Improvements and otherwise satisfy the
requirements of this Article IX, at no time and in no event shall
Lessor be obligated to disburse the balance of the proceeds of
the Development Financing, including any Retainage until the date
the following have been satisfied (the "Final Disbursement
Date"):
1. Lessor shall have received reasonably satisfactory evidence of
the final completion of the Improvements in substantial
accordance with the Contract Documents and the Certificate of
Final Completion from the Project Architect accepted by the
Contractor and Lessee.
2. Lessor shall have received satisfactory as-built surveys
reflecting the final location of the Improvements as fully
completed on the Leased Premises in accordance with the Contract
Documents, said survey to be prepared by a registered or licensed
surveyor bearing his registry number, certifying to Lessor as to
the legal description of the Leased Premises and showing all
Improvements located on the Leased Premises and indicating the
street address of the Improvements, absence of any encroachments
on the Leased Premises or from the Leased Premises onto adjacent
land, showing all access points, and showing conformance to all
set back requirements and delineating all utility easements that
are specifically legally described, rights of way and other
matters affecting the Leased Premises, and certifying as to the
total acreage of the land, the exterior dimensions of the
Improvements, and the number of parking spaces, if any, and such
other matters as Lessor may reasonably request.
3. Lessor shall have received a requisite affidavit of the
Lessee, Contractor and Project Architect, and approved by the
Inspecting Architect certifying as to the final cost of the
Improvements.
4. Title shall have been furnished with such final lien waivers
sufficient in the opinion of Title to dissolve any possible
Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens affecting title to the Leased
Premises or Lessee shall have provided a bond or other security
sufficient to remove the lien as an encumbrance upon title to the
Leased Premises and Title shall have issued its endorsements to
the title policy increasing the insured coverage to the full
amount of all sums disbursed under this Development Financing
Agreement.
5. Lessor shall have received evidence that all of the terms,
provisions and conditions on the part of the Lessee to be
performed or caused to be performed hereunder and under the
Lease, including but not limited to obtaining casualty insurance
for the full insurable value of the Improvements, have been
fulfilled to the satisfaction of Lessor.
6. Lessor shall have received a Final Certificate of Occupancy
issued by the appropriate governmental authority covering the
Improvements and a Certificate of Substantial Completion from the
Project Architect indicating that the Improvements as built
comply with all building codes and zoning ordinances, including
any plat requirements or requirements of recorded operating
covenants or agreements affecting the Leased Premises.
7. All remaining uncompleted "punch list" items shall have been
satisfactorily completed.
8. The requirements of all bonding companies, if any, with
respect to release of retainage shall have been met.
9. An amendment to the Lease shall be executed by Lessee and
Lessor setting forth the date the first Lease Year shall end and
the Rent for the balance of the first Lease Year, and evidencing
the satisfaction and termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE X
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
An "event of default" shall be deemed to have occurred hereunder
and under the Lease, if:
1. DEFAULT UNDER DEVELOPMENT FINANCING DOCUMENTS - Any default or
event of default occurs (which remains uncured after the
expiration of any applicable cure period as may be set forth in
any Development Financing Document) under any of the Development
Financing Documents as defined therein; or
2. FAILURE TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION - Lessee shall fail for any
reason, except Lessor's wrongful refusal to fund the Development
Financing pursuant to the terms hereof, to substantially complete
the construction of the Improvements by the Completion Date; or
3. BREACH OF AGREEMENT - Lessee breaches or fails to perform,
observe or meet any covenant or condition of this Agreement,
provided, however, with respect to non-monetary defaults
hereunder, Lessee shall have twenty days after notice from Lessor
to cure such non-monetary default, or if such default (but for
the payment of monies) cannot be cured within twenty days, such
longer time as may be reasonably necessary to effect a cure if
Lessee is diligently pursuing a course of conduct reasonably
designed to cure the default.; or
4. BREACH OF WARRANTY - Any warranties made or agreed to be made
in any of the Development Financing Documents or this Agreement
shall be breached by Lessee or shall prove to be false or
misleading, and the same shall not be cured or made to be true
and correct within the applicable cure periods; or
5. FILING OF LIENS AGAINST THE Leased Premises - Any lien for
labor, material, taxes or otherwise shall be filed against the
Leased Premises and such lien shall not be promptly paid,
released, contested in an appropriate forum, or bonded over to
Lessor's reasonable satisfaction before the lien shall materially
adversely affect Lessor's interest in the Premises; or
6. LITIGATION AGAINST Lessee - Any suit shall be filed against
Lessee, and is not resolved within 120 days and, which if
adversely determined, could substantially impair the ability of
Lessee to perform each and every one of its obligations under and
by virtue of the Development Financing Documents; or
7. LEVY UPON THE LEASED PREMISES - A levy be made under any
process on the Leased Premises and such levy shall not be
promptly Bonded over prior to the execution of such levy; or
8. TRANSFER OF Leased Premises - Lessee shall without the prior
written consent of Lessor, voluntarily or by operation of law,
sell, transfer, convey or encumber all or any part of its
interest in the Leased Premises or in any of the personalty
located thereon, or used or intended to be used in connection
therewith; or
9. ABANDONMENT - Lessee abandons the project or delays or ceases
work thereon for a period of fifteen consecutive (l5) days, or
delays construction or suffers construction to be delayed for any
period of time for any reason whatsoever so that completion of
Improvements cannot be accomplished in the judgment of Lessor on
or before the Completion Date, subject to force majeure; or
10. BANKRUPTCY - Lessee shall make an assignment for the
benefit of its creditors or shall admit in writing its inability
to pay its debts as they become due or shall file a petition in
bankruptcy or shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent or
shall file a petition seeking any reorganization, dissolution,
liquidation, arrangement, composition, readjustment, or similar
relief under any present or future bankruptcy or insolvency
statute, law or regulation, or shall file an answer admitting to
or not contesting the material allegations of a petition filed
against it in any such proceedings, or shall not have the same
dismissed or vacated, or shall seek or consent or acquiesce in
the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of a
material part of its properties, or shall not after the
appointment without the consent or acquiescence of it of a
trustee, receiver, or liquidator of any material part of its
properties have such receiver, liquidator or appointment vacated;
or
11. EXECUTION LEVY - Execution shall have been levied against
the Leased Premises or any lien creditors commence suit to
enforce a judgment lien against the Leased Premises or such
action or suit shall have been brought and shall not be
immediately bonded over and shall continue unstayed and in effect
for a period of more than 120 consecutive days; or
12. ATTACHMENT - Any part of the Lessor's commitment to make
the advances hereunder shall at any time be subject or liable to
attachment or levy at the suit of any creditor of the Lessee or
at the suit of any subcontractor or creditor of the Contractor
and shall remain unstayed prior to the time Lessor shall be
obligated to comply with the same; or
ARTICLE XI
REMEDIES OF LESSOR
Lessee hereby agrees that the occurrence of any one or more of
the events of default set out in Article X hereof, shall also
constitute an event of default under each of the Development
Financing documents, thereby entitling Lessor, after the
expiration of any applicable cure period, at its option, to
proceed to exercise any or all of the following remedies:
1. EXERCISE OF REMEDIES - To exercise any of the various remedies
provided in any of the Development Financing Documents, including
the acceleration of the Put described in Articles XIV hereof;
2. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS - Cumulatively to exercise all other rights,
options and privileges provided by law;
3. CEASE MAKING ADVANCES - To refrain from making any advances
under this Agreement but Lessor may make advances after the
happening of any such event without thereby waiving the right to
refrain from making other further advances or to exercise any of
the other rights Lessor may have.
4. RIGHTS TO ENTER - To require Lessee to vacate the Leased
Premises and permit Lessor (whether prior to the exercise of the
Put or during any period prior to the closing of the sale
pursuant to the Put;
(a) To enter into possession;
(b) To perform or cause to be performed any and all work and
labor necessary to complete the Improvements in accordance
with the Plans and Specifications;
(c) To employ security watchmen to protect the Leased
Premises; and
(d) To disburse that portion of the Development Financing
Proceeds not previously disbursed (including any Retainage)
to the extent necessary to complete the construction of the
Improvements in accordance with the Contract Documents and if
the completion requires a larger sum than the remaining
undisbursed portion of the Development Financing, to disburse
such additional funds, all of which funds so disbursed by
Lessor shall be deemed to have been disbursed to Lessee. For
this purpose, Lessee hereby consents upon an uncured default
by Lessee after the expiration of any applicable notice and
cure period, to the Lessor taking the following actions, or
not, in Lessor's reasonable discretion: to complete the
construction of the Improvements in the name of the Lessee,
and hereby empowers Lessor to take all actions necessary in
connection therewith including but not limited to using any
funds of Lessee including any balance which may be held in
escrow and any funds which may remain unadvanced hereunder
for the purpose of completing the said portion of the
Improvements in the manner called for by the Contract
Documents; to make such additions and changes and corrections
in the Contract Documents which shall be necessary or
desirable to complete the said portion of the Improvements in
substantially the manner contemplated by the Contract
Documents; to employ such contractors, subcontractors,
agents, architects, and inspectors as shall be required for
said purposes; to pay, settle or compromise all existing or
future bills and claims which are or may be liens against
said Leased Premises, or may be necessary or desirable for
the completion of the said portion of the Improvements or the
clearance of title to the Leased Premises; to execute all
applications and certificates in the name of Lessee which may
be required by any construction contract and to do any and
every act with respect to the construction of the said
portion of the Improvements which Lessee may do in its own
behalf. Lessor shall also have power to prosecute and defend
all actions and proceedings in connection with the
construction of the said portion of the Improvements and to
take such action and require such performance as it deems
necessary. In accordance therewith, Lessee hereby assigns
and quitclaims unto Lessor all sums to be advanced hereunder
including Retainage. Any funds so disbursed or fees or
charges so incurred shall be included in any amount necessary
for the Lessee to pay pursuant to the Put.
(e) To discontinue making advances hereunder to the Lessee
and to terminate Lessor's obligations under this Agreement.
5. RIGHTS NON CUMULATIVE - No right or remedy by this Agreement
or by any Development Financing Document or instrument delivered
by the Lessee pursuant hereto, conferred upon or reserved to the
Lessor shall be or is intended to be exclusive of any other right
or remedy and each and every right and remedy shall be cumulative
and in addition to any other right or remedy or now or hereafter
arising at a law or in equity or by statute. Except as Lessor
may hereafter otherwise agree in writing, no waiver by Lessor or
any breach by or default of Lessee of any of its obligations,
agreements, or covenants under this Agreement shall be deemed to
be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other
obligation, agreement or covenant, nor shall any forbearance by
Lessor to seek a remedy for such breach be deemed a waiver of its
rights and remedies with respect to such a breach, nor shall
Lessor be deemed to have waived any of its rights and remedies
unless it be in writing and executed with the same formality as
this Agreement.
6. EXPENSES - The Development Financing and this Agreement and
the performance by the Lessor or Lessee of their obligations
hereunder shall be without cost and expense to the Lessor, all of
which costs and expenses the Lessee agrees to pay and hold Lessor
harmless of and payment of which shall be secured by the
Development Financing Documents. Specifically, Lessee agrees to
pay all title charges, surveyor's fees, appraisals, loan fees and
attorney's fees and costs and the like incurred in connection
with this Agreement.
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL CONDITIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS
The following conditions shall be applicable throughout the term
of this Agreement:
1. RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES - All conditions of the obligations of
Lessor hereunder, including the obligation to make disbursements
are imposed solely and exclusively for the benefit of Lessee, and
no other person shall have standing to require satisfaction of
such conditions in accordance with their terms or be entitled to
assume that Lessor will refuse to make advances in the absence of
strict compliance with any or all thereof, and no other person
shall, under any circumstances, be deemed to be a beneficiary of
such conditions, any and all of which may be freely waived in
whole or in part by Lessor at any time if in its sole discretion
it deems it desirable to do so. In particular, Lessor makes no
representations and assumes no duties or obligations as to third
parties concerning the quality of the construction of the
Improvements or the absence therefrom of defects. In this
connection, Lessee agrees to and shall indemnify Lessor from any
liability, claims or losses resulting from the disbursement of
the Development Financing proceeds or from the condition of the
Leased Premises whether related to the quality of construction or
otherwise and whether arising during or after the term of the
Development Financing made by Lessor to Lessee in connection
therewith, except for Lessor's gross negligence or willful
misconduct. This provision shall survive the termination of this
Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect so long as
the possibility of any such liability, claims or losses exists.
2. EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTION OF CONDITIONS - Any condition of this
Agreement which requires the submission of evidence of the
existence or non- existence of a specified fact or facts implies
as a condition the existence or non- existence, as the case may
be, of such fact or facts, and Lessor shall, at all times, be
free independently to establish to its reasonable satisfaction
such existence or non-existence.
3. ASSIGNMENT - Lessee may not assign this Development Financing
Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without
the prior written consent of Lessor.
4. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS - Whenever in this Agreement one of the
parties hereto is named or referred to, the heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns of such parties shall be
included and all covenants and agreements contained in this
Agreement by or on behalf of the Lessee or by or on behalf of the
Lessor shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective
heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, whether so
expressed or not.
5. HEADINGS - The headings of the sections, paragraphs and
subdivisions of this Agreement are for the convenience of
reference only, and are not to be considered a part hereof and
shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof.
6. INVALID PROVISIONS TO AFFECT NO OTHERS - If fulfillment of any
provision hereof, or any transaction related thereto at the time
performance of any such provision shall be due, shall involve
transcending the limit of validity prescribed by law, then, ipso
facto, the obligation to be fulfilled shall be reduced to the
limit of such validity; and such clause or provision shall be
deemed invalid as though not herein contained, and the remainder
of this Agreement shall remain operative in full force and
effect.
7. NUMBER AND GENDER - Whenever the singular or plural number,
masculine or feminine or neuter gender is used herein, it shall
equally include the other.
8. AMENDMENTS - Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof
may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only
by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom
enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is
sought.
9. NOTICES - Any notice which any party hereto may desire or may
be required to give to any of the parties shall be in writing and
the mailing thereof by certified mail, or equivalent, to the
respective parties' addresses set forth hereinabove or to such
other place such party may by notice in writing designate as its
address shall constitute service of notice hereunder.
10. GOVERNING LAW - This Development Financing Agreement is
made and executed pursuant to and is intended to be governed by
the laws of the State where the Leased Premises are located.
11. FORCE MAJEURE - Anything in this Agreement to the contrary
notwithstanding, Lessee shall not be deemed in default with
respect to the performance of any of the terms, provisions,
covenants, and conditions of this Agreement (except for the
payment of all other monetary sums payable hereunder, to which
the provisions of this Section shall not apply), if the same
shall be due to any strike, lockout, civil commotion, warlike
operations, invasion, rebellion, hostilities, sabotage,
governmental regulations or controls, impracticability of
obtaining any materials or labor (except due to the payment of
monies), shortage or unavailability of a source of energy or
utility service, Act of God, casualty, adverse weather
conditions, or any cause beyond the reasonable control of Lessee
(except due to the payment of monies). Provided, however, in
order to invoke the extension of the Completion Date afforded by
this section, Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing within five
days of the occurrence of such force majeure, and in any event
the Completion Date shall be extended as a result of such
occurrence no more than reasonably necessary and in no event no
more than 90 days.
ARTICLE XIII
DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION, CONDEMNATION, USE OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS
1. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF THE LEASED PREMISES. Lessee will
give the Lessor prompt notice of any damage to or destruction of
the Leased Premises and in case of loss covered by policies of
insurance the Lessor (whether before or after the exercise of the
Put if Lessee be in default hereof) is hereby authorized at its
option to settle and adjust any claim arising out of such
policies and collect and receipt for the proceeds payable
therefrom, provided, that the Lessee may itself adjust and
collect for any losses arising out of a single occurrence
aggregating not in excess of $50,000.00. Any expense incurred by
the Lessor in the adjustment and collection of insurance proceeds
(including the cost of any independent appraisal of the loss or
damage on behalf of Lessor) shall be reimbursed to the Lessor
first out of any proceeds. The proceeds or any part thereof
shall be applied to reduction of the Put Price, which Put may
then be exercised by Lessor, without the application of any
prepayment premium, or to the restoration or repair of the Leased
Premises, the choice of application to be solely at the
discretion of Lessor.
2. CONDEMNATION. Lessee will give the Lessor prompt notice
of any action, actual or threatened, in condemnation or eminent
domain affecting the Leased Premises and hereby assigns,
transfers, and sets over to the Lessor the entire proceeds of any
award or claim for damages for all or any part of the Leased
Premises taken or damaged under the power of eminent domain or
condemnation, the Lessor being hereby authorized to intervene in
any such action and to collect and receive from the condemning
authorities and give proper receipts and acquittances for such
proceeds. Lessee will not enter into any agreements with the
condemning authority permitting or consenting to the taking of
the Leased Premises unless prior written consent of Lessor is
obtained. Any expenses incurred by the Lessor in intervening in
such action or collecting such proceeds shall be reimbursed to
the Lessor first out of the proceeds. The proceeds or any part
thereof shall be applied to reduction of the Put Price, which Put
may then be exercised by Lessor, without the application of any
prepayment premium, or to the restoration or repair of the Leased
Premises, the choice of application to be solely at the
discretion of Lessor.
3. DISBURSEMENT OF INSURANCE AND CONDEMNATION PROCEEDS. Any
restoration or repair shall be done under the supervision of an
architect acceptable to Lessor and pursuant to plans and
specifications approved by the Lessor. Subject to paragraph 4
below, in any case where Lessor may elect to apply the proceeds
to repair or restoration or permit the Lessee to so apply the
proceeds they shall be held by Lessor for such purposes and will
from time to time be disbursed by Lessor to defray the costs of
such restoration or repair under such safeguards and controls as
Lessor may reasonably require to assure completion in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications and free of liens or
claims. Lessee shall on demand deposit with Lessor any sums
necessary to make up any deficits between the actual cost of the
work and the proceeds and provide such lien waivers and
completion bonds as Lessor may reasonably require. Any surplus
which may remain after payment of all costs of restoration or
repair shall be applied against the rent then most remotely to be
paid, whether due or not, without application of any prepayment
premium or credit.
4. LESSOR TO MAKE PROCEEDS AVAILABLE. In the event of
insured damage to the improvements or in the event of a taking by
condemnation of only a portion of the improvements or land area
of the Leased Premises, and provided, the portion remaining can
with restoration or repair continue to be operated for the
purposes utilized immediately prior to such damage or taking, and
if the appraised value of the Leased Premises after such
restoration or repair shall not have been reduced, and provided
further, no event of default exists under this Agreement after
the expiration of any applicable cure periods and Lessee is
diligently pursuing a course of conduct reasonably designed to
cure such default, and the Lessee certified to Lessor their
intention to remain in possession of the Leased Premises without
any abatement or adjustment of rental payments, the Lessor agrees
to make the proceeds available to the restoration or repair of
the improvements on the Leased Premises in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph 3 hereof.
ARTICLE XIV
MANDATORY PUT UPON DEFAULT
Should Lessee commit an event of Default under this Agreement
or any Development Financing Document (after the expiration of
any applicable notice and cure period) ("Uncured Default"),
Lessor shall have the following rights:
Upon an Uncured Default, or damage or destruction or
condemnation of the Leased Premises not addressed by paragraph
XIII (4), if Lessor elects to exercise the following option,
Lessee shall purchase the Leased Premises from Lessor subject to
the following terms and conditions:
A. The purchase price at which Lessor
shall sell the Leased Premises to Lessee, shall be the
total amount of Initial Disbursed Funds disbursed by
Lessor to acquire the Leased Premises at the Closing
Date (as defined in the Commitment), plus the total
amount of funds disbursed pursuant to this Agreement,
plus all accrued interest and incurred expenses of
Lessor fundable pursuant to this Agreement, plus all
reasonable costs of collection and enforcement of the
terms hereof.
B. At such time as Lessor shall elect
to sell the Leased Premises, Lessor shall give Lessee
written notice of its intent to exercise its option to
sell the Leased Premises to Lessee, including in such
notice Lessor's calculation of the Purchase Price
through the actual closing of the sale of the Leased
Premises to Lessee pursuant to the terms hereof (the
"Sale Date"), which shall be sixty days from such notice
by Lessor. Lessee shall on or before the Sale Date
deliver the purchase price as set forth in subparagraph
(A) of this Article to Lessor. Upon such delivery,
which shall be preceded by ten (10) days notice to
Lessor, Lessor shall deliver to Lessee a warranty deed
and appropriate affidavits evidencing that Lessor
transfers the Leased Premises to Lessee subject to
restrictions, easements or other encumbrances upon title
existing as of the date of delivery, if any, except to
the extent, if any, placed of record or caused by
Lessor. The purchase price to be paid to Lessor shall
be a net amount. All expenses in connection with the
transfer of the Leased Premises, including, but not
limited to appraisal fees, title insurance, recording
fees, documentary stamps, conveyance tax, title
evidence, and all other closing costs, shall be paid by
the Lessee. The purchase price shall be paid by Lessee
in cash to Lessor concurrently with the conveyance of
the Leased Premises by the Lessor to the Lessee. If
Lessor elects to sell the Leased Premises to Lessee
pursuant to the terms hereof, the Leased Premises shall
be conveyed by the Lessor to the Lessee "As Is".
If Lessee shall fail to pay the Purchase Price on or before
the Sale Date, Lessor may terminate the Lease, and sell the
Leased Premises to any third party purchaser. Lessor may then
send Lessee notice of the shortfall (the "Deficiency"), if any,
between the amount of the net proceeds received by Lessor in such
sale, and the total amount of Initial Disbursed Funds disbursed
by Lessor to acquire the Parcel at the Closing Date (as defined
in the Commitment), plus the total amount of funds disbursed
pursuant to this Agreement, plus all accrued interest and
incurred expenses of Lessor fundable pursuant to this Agreement,
plus all reasonable costs of collection and enforcement of the
terms hereof. Lessee shall immediately upon receipt of such
notice of Deficiency remit the amount of the Deficiency in good
funds to Lessor.
Lessor's rights under this Mandatory Put shall expire on the
Final Disbursement Date when the amendment to the Lease has been
executed by all parties as set forth in Article IX hereof.
ARTICLE XV
RENT, INTEREST, AND RENTAL MODIFICATION DATE
1. Rent shall be payable by Lessee and calculated as follows, on
the funds advanced by Lessor on the Closing Date for the purchase
of the land and related closing costs (the "Initial Disbursed
Funds"): Rent shall accrue in the amount of $6,954.22 per month
absent an uncured Default by Lessee; absent an uncured Default,
accrued rent during the period of construction of the
Improvements shall not be payable until the Final Disbursement
Date. Upon the occurrence of an uncured Default, all accrued
rent shall be immediately due and payable.
On the Rental Modification Date, if not otherwise in default
hereunder, Lessee shall begin paying Rent by the first of each
month (prorata for the balance of any partial month in which the
Rental Modification Date occurs, payable with the first such
adjusted Rent payable on the first day of the first full month
following the Rental Modification Date) in the amount of
$10,679.70 per month out of pocket. On the Final Disbursement
Date, absent an Uncured Default, Rent shall be adjusted and
documented by the lease amendment contemplated in Article IX
hereof and paid to Lessor as described in Article F. of the
Commitment.
2. Disbursed proceeds of the Development Financing shall
accrue interest at a rate of seven percent (7.0%) per annum,
which interest shall accrue unpaid unless advanced by Lessor to
itself, or Lessee shall default hereunder, which default shall
remain uncured after the expiration of any applicable notice and
cure period. However, one hundred and eighty days (180) from the
date hereof, (the "Rental Modification Date"), Lessee shall begin
making monthly payments of subsequently accruing interest at the
rate of 10.75% per annum out of pocket ("Out of Pocket Invoiced
Interest") within 5 days after invoice from Lessor.
3. Upon the occurrence of an event of default which remains
uncured after the expiration of applicable notice and cure
periods, disbursed proceeds of the Development Financing shall
accrue interest at a rate of Fifteen Percent (15.0%) per annum,
or the highest rate allowed by law, whichever is less, and the
rental rate on the Initial Disbursed funds shall increase to
Fifteen Percent (15.0%) per annum, or the highest rental rate
allowed by law, whichever is less.
ARTICLE XVI
COUNTERPART EXECUTION
Counterpart Execution. This Agreement may be executed in
multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original
and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessee and Lessor have hereunto caused
these presents to be executed on the date first above written.
Champps Entertainment of Texas,
Inc., a Texas corporation
By: /s/ Geoff Henrion
Its: President
[Lessor's Signature appears on following page.]
AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: AEI FUND MANAGEMENT XXI, INC.,
a Minnesota corporation,
Its corporate general partner
By: /s/ Robert P Johnson
Robert P. Johnson, President
NET LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE, made and entered into effective as of the 14th
day of March, 1997, by and between AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (hereinafter, "Fund XXI"), a Minnesota
limited partnership whose corporate general partner is AEI Fund
Management XXI, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, whose principal
business address is 1300 Minnesota World Trade Center, 30 East
Seventh Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 ("Lessor"), and Champps
Entertainment of Texas, Inc., a Texas corporation ("Lessee"),
whose principal business address is One Corporate Place, 55
Ferncroft Road, Danvers, Ma. 01923;
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Lessor is the fee owner of a certain parcel of real
property and improvements located at Huebner Oaks, San Antonio,
Texas, and legally described in Exhibit "A", which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, Lessee will be constructing the building and
improvements (together the "Building") on the real property
described in Exhibit "A", which Building is described in the
plans and specifications heretofore submitted to Lessor; and
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease said real property and
Building (said real property and Building hereinafter referred to
as the "Leased Premises"), from Lessor upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Rents, terms,
covenants, conditions, and agreements hereinafter described to be
paid, kept, and performed by Lessee, Lessor does hereby grant,
demise, lease, and let unto Lessee, and Lessee does hereby take
and hire from Lessor and does hereby covenant, promise, and agree
as follows:
ARTICLE 1. LEASED PREMISES
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee leases and takes
from Lessor, the Leased Premises subject to the conditions of
this Lease.
ARTICLE 2. TERM
(A) The term of this Lease ("Term") shall be Twenty (20)
consecutive "Lease Years", as hereinafter defined, commencing on
March 14, 1997 ("Occupancy Date").
(B) The first "Lease Year" of the Term shall be for a
period of twelve (l2) consecutive calendar months from the
Occupancy Date. If the Occupancy Date shall be other than the
first day of a calendar month, the first "Lease Year" shall be
the period from the Occupancy Date to the end of the calendar
month of the Occupancy Date, plus the following twelve (l2)
calendar months. Each Lease Year after the first Lease Year
shall be a successive period of twelve (l2) calendar months.
(C) The parties agree that once the Occupancy Date has been
established, upon the request of either party, a short form or
memorandum of this Lease will be executed for recording purposes.
That short form or memorandum of this Lease will set forth the
actual occupancy and termination dates of the Term and optional
Renewal Terms, as defined in Article 28 hereof, and the existence
of any right of first refusal, and that said right shall
terminate when the Lessee shall lose right to possession or this
Lease is terminated, whichever occurs first.
ARTICLE 3. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
(A) Lessee warrants and agrees that the Building will be
constructed on the Leased Premises, and all other improvements to
the land, including the parking lot, approaches, and service
areas, will be constructed in all material respects by Lessee
substantially in accordance with the plot, plans, and
specifications heretofore submitted to Lessor.
(B) Lessee warrants that the Building and all other
improvements to the land contemplated do comply with the laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations of all state and local
governments.
(C) Lessee agrees to pay, if not already paid in full, for
all architectural fees and actual construction costs relating to
the Building and other related improvements on the Leased
Premises, in the past, present or future, which shall include,
but not be limited to, plans and specifications, general
construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating,
ventilating, air conditioning, decorating, equipment
installation, outside lighting, curbing, landscaping,
blacktopping, electrical sign hookup, conduit and wiring from
building, fencing, and parking curbs, builder's risk insurance
(naming Lessor, Lessee, and contractor as co-insured), and all
construction bonds for improvements made by or at the direction
of Lessee.
(D) Opening for business in the Leased Premises by Lessee
shall constitute an acceptance of the Leased Premises and an
acknowledgment by Lessee that the premises are in the condition
described under this Lease.
ARTICLE 4. RENT PAYMENTS
(A) Annual Rent Payable for the first, second, and
third Lease Years: Lessee shall pay to Lessor an
annual Base Rent of $83,450.68, which amount shall be
payable in advance on the first day of each month in
equal monthly installments of $6,954.22 to Fund XXI.
If the first day of the Lease Term is not the first day
of a calendar month, then the monthly Rent payable for
that partial month shall be a prorated portion of the
equal monthly installment of Base Rent.
(B) Annual Rent Payable beginning in the fourth,
seventh, tenth, thirteenth, sixteenth, nineteenth, and
if renewed according to the terms hereof, the twenty-
second, twenty-fifth, twenty-eighth, thirty-first, and
thirty-fourth Lease Year:
1. In the fourth and every third Lease Year
thereafter, the annual Base Rent due and payable
shall increase by an amount equal to the lesser
of: a) Seven and 35/100 Percent (7.35%) of the
Base Rent payable for the immediately prior Lease
Year, or b) The "CPI-U Percentage Increase" of the
Base Rent payable for the prior Lease Year.
"CPI-U" shall mean the Consumer Price
Index for All Urban Consumers, (all items),
published by the United States Department of
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (1982-84
equal 100), U.S. Cities Average, or, in the event
said index ceases to be published, by any
successor index recommended as a substitute
therefor by the United States Government or a
comparable, nonpartisan substitute reasonably
designated by Lessor. If the BLS changes the base
reference period for the Price Index from 1982-
84=100, the CPI-U Percentage Increase shall be
determined with the use of such conversion formula
or table as may be published by the BLS.
The term "CPI-U Percentage Increase"
shall mean the percentage increase in the CPI-U
determined by reference to the increase, if any,
in the latest monthly CPI-U issued prior to the
first day of the Lease Year for which Base Rent is
being increased, over the CPI-U issued for the
same month in the third year prior (e.g., the
March CPI-U for the year 2000 over the March CPI-U
for the year 1997.) Said month's CPI-U shall be
used even though that CPI-U will not be for the
month in which the renewal term commences. In no
event shall the CPI-U Percentage Increase be less
than zero.
(C) Overdue Payments.
Lessee shall pay interest on all overdue payments of Rent or
other monetary amounts due hereunder at the rate of fifteen
percent (15%) per annum or the highest rate allowed by law,
whichever is less, accruing from the date such Rent or other
monetary amounts were properly due and payable.
ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
(A) Lessee shall, throughout the Term or Renewal Terms, if
any, of this Lease, at its own cost and expense, procure and
maintain insurance which covers the Leased Premises and
improvements against fire, wind, and storm damage (including
flood insurance if the Leased Premises is in a federally
designated flood prone area) and such other risks (including
earthquake insurance, if the Leased Premises is located in a
federally designated earthquake zone or in an ISO high risk
earthquake zone) as may be included in the broadest form of all
risk, extended coverage insurance as may, from time to time, be
available in amounts sufficient to prevent Lessor or Lessee from
becoming a co-insurer within the terms of the applicable
policies. In any event, the insurance shall not be less than one
hundred percent (100%) of the then insurable value, with such
commercially reasonable deductibles as Lessor may reasonably
require from time to time. Additionally, replacement cost
endorsements, vandalism endorsement, malicious mischief
endorsement, waiver of subrogation endorsement, waiver of co-
insurance or agreed amount endorsement (if available), and
Building Ordinance Compliance endorsement and Rent loss
endorsements (for a period of 90 days) must be obtained.
(B) Lessee agrees to place and maintain throughout the Term
or Renewal Terms, if any, of this Lease, at Lessee's own expense,
public liability insurance with respect to Lessee's use and
occupancy of said premises, including "Dram Shop" or liquor
liability insurance, if the same shall be or become available in
the State of Texas, with initial limits of at least $1,000,000
per occurrence/$3,000,000 general aggregate (inclusive of
umbrella coverage), or such additional amounts as Lessor shall
reasonably require from time to time.
(C) Lessee agrees to notify Lessor in writing if Lessee is
unable to procure all or some part of the aforesaid insurance.
In the event Lessee fails to provide all insurance required under
this Lease, Lessor shall have the right, but not the obligation,
to procure such insurance on Lessee's behalf, following five (5)
business days written notice to Lessee of Lessor's intent to do
so (unless insurance then in place would during such period, or
already has, lapsed, in which case no notice need be given) and
Lessee may obtain such insurance during said five day period and
not then be in default hereunder. If Lessor shall obtain such
insurance, Lessee will then, within five (5) business days from
receiving written notice, pay Lessor the amount of the premiums
due or paid, together with interest thereon at the lesser of 15%
per annum or the highest rate allowable by law, which amount
shall be considered Rent payable by Lessee in addition to the
Rent defined at Article 4 hereof.
(D) All policies of insurance provided for or contemplated
by this Article can be under Lessee's blanket insurance coverage
and shall name Lessor, AEI Fund Management XXI, Inc., a Minnesota
corporations, and Robert P. Johnson, as the general partners of
Lessor, and Lessee as additional insured and loss payee, as their
respective interests (as landlord and lessee, respectively) may
appear, and shall provide that the policies cannot be canceled,
terminated, changed, or modified without thirty (30) days written
notice to the parties. In addition, all of such policies shall
be in place on or before the Occupancy Date and contain
endorsements by the respective insurance companies waiving all
rights of subrogation, if any, against Lessor. All insurance
companies providing coverages must be rated "A" or better by
Best's Key Rating Guide (the most current edition), or similar
quality under a successor guide if Best's Key Rating shall cease
to be published. Lessee shall maintain legible copies of any and
all policies and endorsements required herein, to be made
available for Lessor's review and photocopy upon Lessor's
reasonable request from time to time. On the Occupancy Date and
no less than fifteen (15) business days prior to expiration of
such policies, Lessee shall provide Lessor with legible copies of
any and all renewal Certificates of Insurance reflecting the
above terms of the Policies (including endorsements). Lessee
agrees that it will not settle any property insurance claims
affecting the Leased Premises in excess of $25,000 without
Lessor's prior written consent, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Lessor shall consent to any
settlement of an insurance claim wherein Lessee shall confirm in
writing with evidence reasonably satisfactory to Lessor that
Lessee has sufficient funds available to complete the rebuilding
of the Premises.
(E) Lessee shall defend, indemnify, and hold Lessor
harmless against any and all claims, damages, and lawsuits
arising after the Occupancy Date of this Lease and any orders,
decrees or judgments which may be entered therein, brought for
damages or alleged damages resulting from any injury to person or
property or from loss of life sustained in or about the Leased
Premises, unless such damage or injury results from the
intentional misconduct or the gross negligence of Lessor and
Lessee agrees to save Lessor harmless from, and indemnify Lessor
against, any and all injury, loss, or damage, of whatever nature,
to any person or property caused by, or resulting from any act,
omission, or negligence of Lessee or any employee or agent of
Lessee. In addition, Lessee hereby releases Lessor from any and
all liability for any loss or damage caused by fire or any of the
extended coverage casualties, unless such fire or other casualty
shall be brought about by the intentional misconduct or
negligence of Lessor. In the event of any loss, damage, or
injury caused by the joint negligence or willful misconduct of
Lessor and Lessee, they shall be liable therefor in accordance
with their respective degrees of fault.
(F) Lessor hereby waives any and all rights that it may
have to recover from Lessee damages for any loss occurring to the
Leased Premises by reason of any act or omission of Lessee;
provided, however, that this waiver is limited to those losses
for which Lessor is compensated by its insurers, if the insurance
required by this Lease is maintained. Lessee hereby waives any
and all right that it may have to recover from Lessor damages for
any loss occurring to the Leased Premises by reason of any act or
omission of Lessor; provided, however, that this waiver is
limited to those losses for which Lessee is, or should be if the
insurance required herein is maintained, compensated by its
insurers.
ARTICLE 6. TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND UTILITIES
(A) Lessee shall be liable and agrees to pay the charges
for all public utility services rendered or furnished to the
Leased Premises, including heat, water, gas, electricity, sewer,
sewage treatment facilities and the like, all personal property
taxes, real estate taxes, special assessments, and municipal or
government charges, general, ordinary and extraordinary, of every
kind and nature whatsoever, which may be levied, imposed, or
assessed against the Leased Premises, or upon any improvements
thereon, at any time after the Occupancy Date of this Lease for
the period prior to the expiration of the term hereof, or any
Renewal Term, if exercised.
(B) Lessee shall pay all real estate taxes, assessments for
public improvements or benefits, and other governmental
impositions, duties, and charges of every kind and nature
whatsoever which shall or may, during the term of this Lease, be
charged, laid, levied, assessed, or imposed upon, or become a
lien or liens upon the Leased Premises or any part thereof. Such
payments shall be considered as Rent paid by Lessee in addition
to the Rent defined at Article 4 hereof. If due to a change in
the method of taxation, a franchise tax, Rent tax, or income or
profit tax shall be levied against Lessor in substitution for or
in lieu of any tax which would otherwise constitute a real estate
tax, such tax shall be deemed a real estate tax for the purposes
herein and shall be paid by Lessee; otherwise Lessee shall not be
liable for any such tax levied against Lessor.
(C) All real estate taxes, assessments for public
improvements or benefits, water rates and charges, sewer rents,
and other governmental impositions, duties, and charges which
shall become payable for the first and last tax years of the term
hereof shall be apportioned pro rata between Lessor and Lessee in
accordance with the respective number of months during which each
party shall be in possession of the Leased Premises (or through
the expiration of the term hereof, if longer) in said respective
tax years. Lessee shall pay within 60 days of the expiration of
the term hereof Lessor's reasonable estimate of Lessee's pro-rata
share of real estate taxes for the last tax year of the term
hereof, based upon the last available tax bill. Lessor shall
give Lessee notice of such estimated pro-rata real estate taxes
no later than 75 days from the end of the term hereof. Upon
receipt of the actual statement of real estate taxes for such
prorated period, Lessor shall either refund to Lessee any over
payment of the pro-rata Lessee obligation, or shall assess and
Lessee shall pay promptly upon notice any remaining portion of
the Lessee;s pro-rata obligation for such real estate taxes.
(D) Lessee shall have the right to contest or review by
legal proceedings or in such other manner as may be legal (which,
if instituted, shall be conducted solely at Lessee's own expense)
any tax, assessment for public improvements or benefits, or other
governmental imposition aforementioned, upon condition that,
before instituting such proceeding Lessee shall pay (under
protest) such tax or assessments for public improvements or
benefits, or other governmental imposition, duties and charges
aforementioned, unless such payment would act as a bar to such
contest or interfere materially with the prosecution thereof and
in such event Lessee shall post with Lessor alternative security
reasonably satisfactory to Lessor. All such proceedings shall be
begun as soon as reasonably possible after the imposition or
assessment of any contested items and shall be prosecuted to
final adjudication with reasonable dispatch. In the event of any
reduction, cancellation, or discharge, Lessee shall pay the
amount that shall be finally levied or assessed against the
Leased Premises or adjudicated to be due and payable, and, if
there shall be any refund payable by the governmental authority
with respect thereto, if Lessee has paid the expense of Lessor in
such proceedings, Lessee shall be entitled to receive and retain
the refund, subject, however, to apportionment as provided
during the first and last years of the term of this Lease.
(E) Lessor, within sixty (60) days after notice to Lessee
if Lessee fails to commence such proceedings, may, but shall not
be obligated to, contest or review by legal proceedings, or in
such other manner as may be legal, and at Lessor's own expense,
any tax, assessments for public improvements and benefits, or
other governmental imposition aforementioned, which shall not be
contested or reviewed, as aforesaid, by Lessee, and unless Lessee
shall promptly join with Lessor in such contest or review, Lessor
shall be entitled to receive and retain any refund payable by the
governmental authority with respect thereto.
(F) Lessor shall not be required to join in any proceeding
referred to in this Article, unless in Lessee's reasonable
opinion, the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation at the
time in effect shall require that such a proceeding be brought by
and/or in the name of Lessor, in which event Lessor shall upon
written request, join in such proceedings or permit the same to
be brought in its name, all at no cost or expense to Lessor.
(G) Within thirty (30) days after Lessor notifies Lessee in
writing that Lessor has paid such amount, Lessee shall also pay
to Lessor, as additional Rent, the amount of any sales tax,
franchise tax, excise tax, on Rents imposed by the State where
the Leased Premises are located. At Lessor's option, Lessee
shall deposit with Lessor on the first day of each and every
month during the term hereof, an amount equal to one-twelfth
(1/12) of any estimated sales tax payable to the State in which
the property is situated for Rent received by Lessor hereunder
("Deposit"). From time to time out of such Deposit Lessor will
pay the sales tax to the State in which the property is situated
as required by law. In the event the Deposit on hand shall not
be sufficient to pay said tax when the same shall become due from
time to time, or the prior payments shall be less than the
current estimated monthly amounts, then Lessee shall pay to
Lessor on demand any amount necessary to make up the deficiency.
The excess of any such Deposit shall be credited to subsequent
payments to be made for such items. If a default or an event of
default shall occur under the terms of this Lease, Lessor may, at
its option, without being required so to do, apply any Deposit on
hand to cure such default, in such order and manner as Lessor may
elect.
ARTICLE 7. PROHIBITION ON ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBLETTING; TAKE-BACK
RIGHTS
(A) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article,
Lessee shall not, without obtaining the prior written consent of
Lessor, in each instance:
1. assign or otherwise transfer this Lease,
or any part of Lessee's right, title or interest
therein;
2. sublet all or any part of the Leased
Premises or allow all or any part of the Leased
Premises to be used or occupied by any other
Persons (herein defined as a Party other than
Lessee, be it a corporation, a partnership, an
individual or other entity); or
3. mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber
this Lease, or the Leased Premises.
(B) For the purposes of this Article:
1. the transfer of voting control of any
class of capital stock of any corporate Lessee or
sublessee, or the transfer voting control of the
total interest in any other person which is a
Lessee or sublessee, however accomplished, whether
in a single transaction or in a series of related
or unrelated transactions, shall be deemed an
assignment of this Lease, or of such sublease, as
the case may be;
2. an agreement by any other Person,
directly or indirectly, to assume Lessee's
obligations under this Lease shall be deemed an
assignment;
3. any Person to whom Lessee's interest
under this Lease passes by operation of law, or
otherwise, shall be bound by the provisions of
this Article;
4. each material modification, amendment or
extension or any sublease to which Lessor has
previously consented shall be deemed a new
sublease; and
5. Lessee shall present the signed consent
to such assignment and/or subletting from any
guarantors of this Lease, such consent to be in
form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Lessor.
Lessee agrees to furnish to Lessor within five (5) business
days following demand at any time such information and assurances
as Lessor may reasonably request that neither Lessee, nor any
previously permitted sublessee or assignee, has violated the
provisions of this Article.
(C) If Lessee agrees to assign this Lease or to sublet all
or any portion of the Leased Premises, Lessee shall, prior to the
effective date thereof (the "Effective Date"), deliver to Lessor
executed counterparts of any such agreement and of all ancillary
agreements with the proposed assignee or sublessee, as
applicable. If Lessee shall fail to do so, and shall have
surrendered possession of the Leased Premises in violation of its
duty of prior notice and failed to obtain Lessor's prior consent
(if and where required herein), and, if in such event, Lessor in
its sole discretion (except as otherwise specifically limited
herein) shall not consent to a proposed sublease or assignment,
Lessor shall then have all of the following rights, any of which
Lessor may exercise by written notice to Lessee given within
thirty (30) days after Lessor receives the aforementioned
documents:
1. with respect to a proposed assignment of
this Lease, the right to terminate this Lease on
the Effective Date as if it were the Expiration
Date of this Lease;
2. with respect to a proposed subletting of
the entire Leased Premises, the right to terminate
this Lease on the Effective Date as if it were the
Expiration Date; or
3. with respect to a proposed subletting of
less than the entire Leased Premises, the right to
terminate this Lease as to the portion of the
Leased Premises affected by such subletting on the
Effective Date, as if it were the Expiration Date,
in which case Lessee shall promptly execute and
deliver to Lessor an appropriate modification of
this Lease in form satisfactory to Lessor in all
respects.
4. with respect to a proposed subletting or
proposed assignment of this Lease, impose such
conditions upon Lessor's consent as Lessor shall
determine in its sole discretion.
(D) If Lessor exercises any of its options under Article
7(C) above, (and if Lessor shall impose conditions upon its
consent and Lessee shall fail to meet any conditions Lessor may
impose upon its consent), Lessor may then lease the Leased
Premises or any portion thereof to Lessee's proposed assignee or
sublessee, as the case may be, without liability whatsoever to
Lessee.
(E) Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, Lessor
agrees to consent to any assignment or sublease all or any
portion of the Lessee's interests herein to DAKA International,
Inc. or a franchisee or licensee in good standing of Champps
Entertainment Inc, for the Champps restaurant concept, provided
Lessor is given prior written notice of such sublease or
assignment, accompanied by a copy of such sublease or assignment,
and the consents of Lessee and Guarantors (such consent to be in
form and substance satisfactory to Lessor) to such assignment or
sublet, affirming their continued liability hereunder (or under
their guaranty, respectively).
Lessor agrees that its consent to any other proposed
assignment or sublet shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed, provided Lessor is given prior written notice of such
sublease or assignment, accompanied by a copy of such sublease or
assignment, and the consents of Lessee and Guarantors (such
consent to be in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor) to
such assignment or sublet, affirming their continued liability
hereunder (or under their guaranty, respectively).
(F) Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary, the
Lessee's interest herein shall not be assignable in any manner in
accordance with the terms hereof unless and until the termination
of the Development Finanacing Agreement as set forth in Article
35 hereof.
ARTICLE 8. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
(A) Lessee covenants and agrees to keep and maintain in
good order, condition and repair the interior and exterior of the
Leased Premises during the term of the Lease, or any renewal
terms, and further agrees that Lessor shall be under no
obligation to make any repairs or perform any maintenance to the
Leased Premises. Lessee covenants and agrees that it shall be
responsible for all repairs, alterations, replacements, or
maintenance of, including but without limitation to or of: The
interior and exterior portions of all doors; door checks and
operators; windows; plate glass; plumbing; water and sewage
facilities; fixtures; electrical equipment; interior walls;
ceilings; signs; roof; structure; interior building appliances
and similar equipment; heating and air conditioning equipment;
and any equipment owned by Lessor and leased to Lessee hereunder,
as itemized on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference; and further agrees to replace any of said equipment
when necessary. Lessee further agrees to be responsible for, at
its own expense, snow removal, lawn maintenance, landscaping,
maintenance of the parking lot (including parking lines, seal
coating, and blacktop surfacing), and other similar items.
(B) If Lessee refuses or neglects to commence or complete
repairs promptly and adequately, after prior written notice as
required under Article 16(B) (except in cases of emergency to
prevent waste or preserve the safety and integrity of the Leased
Premises, in which case no notice need be given), Lessor may
cause such repairs to be made, but shall not be required to do
so, and Lessee shall pay the cost thereof to Lessor within five
(5) business days following demand. It is understood that Lessee
shall pay all expenses and maintenance and repair during the term
of this Lease. If Lessee is not then in default hereunder,
Lessee shall have the right to make repairs and improvements to
the Leased Premises without the consent of Lessor if such repairs
and improvements do not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000.00), provided such repairs or improvements do not affect
the structural integrity of the Leased Premises. Any repairs or
improvements in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) or
affecting the structural integrity of the Leased Premises may be
done only with the prior written consent of Lessor, such consent
not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All alterations and
additions to the Leased Premises shall be made in accordance with
all applicable laws and shall remain for the benefit of Lessor,
except for Lessee's moveable trade fixtures. In the event of
making such alterations as herein provided, Lessee further agrees
to indemnify and save harmless Lessor from all expense, liens,
claims or damages to either persons or property or the Leased
Premises which may arise out of or result from the undertaking or
making of said repairs, improvements, alterations or additions,
or Lessee's failure to make said repairs, improvements,
alterations or additions.
ARTICLE 9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Lessee will comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules,
orders, regulations and requirements of all federal, state, city
and local governments, and with all rules, orders and
regulations of the applicable Board of Fire Underwriters which
affect the use of the improvements. Lessee will comply with all
easements, restrictions, and covenants of record against or
affecting the Leased Premises and any franchise or license
agreements required for operation of the Leased Premises in
accordance with Article 14 hereof.
ARTICLE 10. SIGNS
Lessee shall have the right to install and maintain a sign
or signs advertising Lessee's business, provided that the signs
conform to law, and further provided that the sign or signs
conform specifically to the written requirements of the
appropriate governmental authorities.
ARTICLE 11. SUBORDINATION
(A) Lessor reserves the right and privilege to subject and
subordinate this Lease at all times to the lien of any mortgage
or mortgages now or hereafter placed upon Lessor's interest in
the Leased Premises and on the land and buildings of which said
premises are a part, or upon any buildings hereafter placed upon
the land of which the Leased Premises are a part, provided such
mortgagee shall execute its standard form, commercially
reasonable subordination, attornment and non-disturbance
agreement. Lessor also reserves the right and privilege to
subject and subordinate this Lease at all times to any and all
advances to be made under such mortgages, and all renewals,
modifications, extensions, consolidations, and replacements
thereof, provided such mortgagee shall execute its standard form,
commercially reasonable subordination, attornment and non-
disturbance agreement.
(B) Lessee covenants and agrees to execute and deliver,
upon demand, such further instrument or instruments subordinating
this Lease on the foregoing basis to the lien of any such
mortgage or mortgages as shall be desired by Lessor and any
proposed mortgagee or proposed mortgagees, provided such
mortgagee shall execute its standard form, commercially
reasonable subordination, attornment and non-disturbance
agreement.
ARTICLE l2. CONDEMNATION OR EMINENT DOMAIN
(A) If the whole of the Leased Premises are taken by any
public authority under the power of eminent domain, or by private
purchase in lieu thereof, then this Lease shall automatically
terminate upon the date possession is surrendered, and Rent shall
be paid up to that day. If any part of the Leased Premises shall
be so taken as to render the remainder thereof materially
unusable in the opinion of a licensed third party arbitrator
reasonably approved by Lessor and Lessee, for the purposes for
which the Leased Premises were leased, then Lessor and Lessee
shall each have the right to terminate this Lease on thirty (30)
days notice to the other given within ninety (90) days after the
date of such taking. In the event that this Lease shall
terminate or be terminated, the Rent shall, if and as necessary,
be paid up to the day that possession was surrendered.
(B) If any part of the Leased Premises shall be so taken
such that it does not materially interfere with the business of
Lessee, then Lessee shall, with the use of the condemnation
proceeds to be made available by Lessor, but otherwise at
Lessee's own cost and expense, restore the remaining portion of
the Leased Premises to the extent necessary to render it
reasonably suitable for the purposes for which it was leased.
Lessee shall make all repairs to the building in which the Leased
Premises is located to the extent necessary to constitute the
building a complete architectural unit. Provided, however, that
such work shall not exceed the scope of the work required to be
done by Lessee in originally constructing such building unless
Lessee shall demonstrate to Lessor's reasonable satisfaction the
availability of funds to complete such work. Provided, further,
the cost thereof to Lessor shall not exceed the proceeds of its
condemnation award, all to be done without any adjustments in
Rent to be paid by Lessee. This lease shall be deemed amended to
reflect the taking in the legal description of the Leased
Premises.
(C) All compensation awarded or paid upon such total or
partial taking of the Leased Premises shall belong to and be the
property of Lessor without any participation by Lessee, whether
such damages shall be awarded as compensation for diminution in
value to the leasehold or to the fee of the premises herein
leased. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude
Lessee from prosecuting any claim directly against the condemning
authority in such proceedings for: Loss of business; damage to
or loss of value or cost of removal of inventory, trade fixtures,
furniture, and other personal property belonging to Lessee;
provided, however, that no such claim shall diminish or otherwise
adversely affect Lessor's award or the award of any fee
mortgagee.
ARTICLE 13. RIGHT TO INSPECT
Lessor reserves the right to enter upon, inspect and examine
the Leased Premises at any time during business hours, after
reasonable notice to Lessee, and Lessee agrees to allow Lessor
free access to the Leased Premises to show the premises. Upon
default by Lessee or at any time within ninety (90) days of the
expiration or termination of the Lease, Lessee agrees to allow
Lessor to then place "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs on the Leased
Premises. Lessor and Lessor's representatives shall at all times
while upon or about the Leased Premises observe and comply with
Lessee's reasonable health and safety rules, regulations,
policies and procedures. Lessor agrees to indemnify and hold
Lessee, its successors, assigns, agents and employees from and
against any liability, claims, demands, cause of action, suits
and other litigation or judgements of every kind and character,
including injury to or death of any person or persons, or
trespass to, or damage to, or loss or destruction of, any
property, whether real or personal, to the extent resulting from
the negligence or willful misconduct or Lessor or Lessor's
representatives while upon or about the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE 14. EXCLUSIVE USE
(A) After the Occupancy Date, Lessee expressly agrees and
warrants that the Leased Premises will be used exclusively as a
Champps Restaurant or other casual dining sit-down restaurant.
In any other such case, after obtaining Lessor's prior written
consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed,
Lessee may conduct any lawful business from the Leased Premises.
Lessee acknowledges and agrees that any other use without the
prior written consent of Lessor will constitute a default under
and a violation and breach of this Lease. Lessee agrees: To
open for business within a reasonable period of time after
completion of construction of the contemplated Improvements; to
operate all of the Leased Premises during the Term or Renewal
Terms during regular and customary hours for businesses similar
to the permitted exclusive use stated herein, unless prevented
from doing so by causes beyond Lessee's control or due to
remodeling; and to conduct its business in a professional and
reputable manner.
(B) If the Leased Premises are not operated as a Champps
Restaurant or other casual dining sit-down restaurant or other
permitted use hereunder, or remain closed for thirty (30)
consecutive days (unless such closure results from reasons beyond
Lessee's reasonable control) and in the event Lessee fails to pay
Rent when due or fulfill any other obligation hereunder, then
Lessee shall be in default hereunder and Lessor may, at its
option, cancel this Lease by giving written notice to Lessee or
exercise any other right or remedy that Lessor may have;
provided, however, that closings shall be reasonably permitted
for replacement of trade fixtures or during periods of repair
after destruction or due to remodeling.
ARTICLE 15. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
If, during the term of this Lease, the Leased Premises are
totally or partially destroyed by fire or other elements, within
a reasonable time (but in no event longer than one hundred eighty
(180) days and subject to the provisions herein below), Lessee
shall repair and restore the improvements so damaged or destroyed
as nearly as may be practical to their condition immediately
prior to such casualty. All rents payable by Lessee shall be
abated during the period of repair and restoration to the extent
that Lessor shall be compensated by the proceeds of the rent loss
insurance required to be maintained by Lessee hereunder.
Provided Lessee is not in default hereunder (and retains
according to the terms hereof the right to rebuild) with the
Lessor's prior written consent, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed, Lessee shall have the right to
promptly and in good faith settle and adjust any claim under such
insurance policies with the insurance company or companies on the
amounts to be paid upon the loss. The insurance proceeds shall
be used to reimburse Lessee for the cost of rebuilding or
restoration of the Leased Premises. Risk that the insurance
company shall be insolvent or shall refuse to make insurance
proceeds available shall be with Lessee. The Leased Premises
shall be so restored or rebuilt so as to be of at least equal
value and substantially the same character as prior to such
damage or destruction. If the insurance proceeds are less than
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), they shall be paid to Lessee
for such repair and restoration. If the insurance proceeds are
greater than or equal to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), they
shall be deposited by Lessee and Lessor into a customary
construction escrow at a nationally recognized title insurance
company, or at Lessee's option, with Lessor ("Escrowee") and
shall be made available from time to time to Lessee for such
repair and restoration. Such proceeds shall be disbursed in
conformity with the terms and conditions of a commercially
reasonable construction loan agreement. Lessee shall, in either
instance, deliver to Lessor or Escrowee (as the case may be)
satisfactory evidence of the estimated cost of completion
together with such architect's certificates, waivers of lien,
contractor's sworn statements and other evidence of cost and of
payments as the Lessor or Escrowee may reasonably require and
approve. If the estimated cost of the work exceeds One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000), all plans and specifications for
such rebuilding or restoration shall be subject to the reasonable
approval of Lessor.
Any insurance proceeds remaining with Escrowee after the
completion of the repair or restoration shall be paid to Lessor
to reduce the sum of monies expended by Lessor to acquire its
interest in the Lease Premises and rent hereunder shall be
reduced by 11% of such amount.
If the proceeds from the insurance are insufficient, after
review of the bids for completion of such improvements, or should
become insufficient during the course of construction, to pay for
the total cost of repair or restoration, Lessee shall, prior to
commencement of work, demonstrate to Escrowee and Lessor's
reasonable satisfaction, the availability of such funds necessary
to completion construction and Lessee shall deposit the same with
Escrowee for disbursement under the construction escrow
agreement.
Provided, further, that should the Leased Premises be
damaged or destroyed to the extent of fifty (50%) percent of its
value or such that Lessee cannot carry on business as a casual
dining restaurant without (in the opinion of a licensed third
party architect reasonably approved by Lessor and Lessee) being
closed for more than sixty (60) days (which duration of closure
may be established by Lessee by the affidavit of the approved
independent third party architect as to the estimated time of
repair) during the last two (2) years of the remaining term of
this Lease or any of the option terms of this Lease, if any
further options to renew remain, Lessee may elect within 30 days
of such damage, to then exercise at least one (1) option to renew
this Lease so that the remaining term of the Lease is not less
than five (5) years in order to be entitled to such insurance
proceeds for restoration or rebuilding. Absent such election,
this Lease shall terminate upon Lessor's receipt of the insurance
proceeds at least equal to the estimated cost of such repair or
restoration.
ARTICLE 16. ACTS OF DEFAULT
Each of the following shall be deemed a default by Lessee
and a breach of this Lease:
(A) Failure to pay the Rent or any monetary
obligation herein reserved, or any part thereof
when the same shall be due and payable. Interest
and late charges for failure to pay Rent when due
shall accrue from the first date such Rent was due
and payable; provided, however, Lessee shall have
five (5) business days after written notice from
Lessor within which to cure the failure to pay the
Rent or any monetary obligation herein reserved.
(B) Failure to do, observe, keep and perform
any of the other terms, covenants, conditions,
agreements and provisions in this Lease to be
done, observed, kept and performed by Lessee;
provided, however, that Lessee shall have Thirty
(30) days after written notice from Lessor within
which to cure such default, or such longer time as
may be reasonably necessary if such default cannot
reasonably be cured within Thirty (30) days, if
Lessee is diligently pursuing a course of conduct
that in Lessor's reasonable opinion is capable of
curing such default, but in any event such longer
time shall not exceed 120 days after written
notice from Lessor of the default hereunder.
(C) The abandonment of the premises by
Lessee, the adjudication of Lessee as a bankrupt,
the making by Lessee of a general assignment for
the benefit of creditors, the taking by Lessee of
the benefit of any insolvency act or law, the
appointment of a permanent receiver or trustee in
bankruptcy for Lessee property, or the appointment
of a temporary receiver which is not vacated or
set aside within sixty (60) days from the date of
such appointment; provided, however, that the
foregoing shall not constitute events of default
so long as Lessee continues to otherwise satisfy
its obligations (including but not limited to the
payment of Rent) hereunder.
ARTICLE 17. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
In the event of any uncured default by Lessee and at any
time thereafter, Lessor may serve a written notice upon Lessee
that Lessor elects to terminate this Lease. This Lease shall
then terminate on the date so specified as if that date had been
originally fixed as the expiration date of the term herein
granted, provided, however, that Lessee shall have continuing
liability for future rents for the remainder of the original term
and any exercised renewal term as set forth in Article 19,
notwithstanding any earlier termination of the Lease hereunder
(except where Lessee has exercised a right to terminate where
granted herein), preserving unto Lessor the benefit of its
bargained-for rental payments.
ARTICLE 18. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF RE-ENTRY
In the event that this Lease shall be terminated as
hereinbefore provided, or by summary proceedings or otherwise, or
in the event of an uncured default hereunder by Lessee, or in the
event that the premises or any part thereof, shall be abandoned
by Lessee and Rent shall not be paid or other obligations
(including but not limited to repair and maintenance obligations)
of Lessee hereunder shall not be met, then Lessor or its agents,
servants or representatives, may immediately or at any time
thereafter, re-enter and resume possession of the premises or any
part thereof, and remove all persons and property therefrom,
either by summary dispossess proceedings or by a suitable action
or proceeding at law, or by force or otherwise without being
liable for any damages therefor, except for damages resulting
from Lessor's negligence or willful misconduct. Notwithstanding
anything above to the contrary, if Lessee is still in possession
of the Leased Premises, Lessor agrees to use such legal
proceedings (summary or otherwise) prescribed by law to regain
possession of the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE 19. LESSEE'S CONTINUING LIABILITY
(A) Should Lessor elect to re-enter as provided in this
Lease or should it take possession pursuant to legal proceedings
or pursuant to any notice provided for by law, Lessor shall
undertake commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate Lessee's
continuing liability hereunder as such efforts may be prescribed
by law or statute (which shall include listing the Leased
Premises with a licensed commercial real estate broker and
securing the property against waste, but shall not otherwise
include the expenditure of Lessor's funds, unless the same be
required by law or statute), and in addition, Lessor may either
(i) terminate this Lease or (ii) it may from time to time,
without terminating the contractual obligation of Lessee to pay
Rent under this Lease, make such alterations and repairs as may
be necessary to relet the Leased Premises or any part thereof for
the remainder of the original Term or any exercised Renewal
Terms, at such Rent or Rents, and upon such other terms and
conditions as Lessor in its sole discretion may deem advisable.
Termination of Lessee's right to possession by Court Order shall
be sufficient evidence of the termination of Lessee's possessory
rights under this Lease, and the filing of such an Order shall be
notice of the termination of Lessee's Right of First Refusal as
set forth in any Memorandum of Lease of record.
(B) Upon each such reletting, without termination of the
contractual obligation of Lessee to pay Rent under this Lease,
all Rents received by Lessor shall be applied as follows:
1. First, to the payment of any
indebtedness other than Rent due hereunder from
Lessee to Lessor;
2. Second, to the payment of any costs and
expenses of such reletting, including brokerage
fees and attorney's fees and of costs of such
alterations and repairs;
3. Third, to the payment of Rent and other
monetary obligations due and unpaid hereunder;
4. Finally, the residue, if any, shall be
held by Lessor and applied in payment of future
Rent as the same may become due and payable
hereunder.
If such Rents received from such reletting during any month are
less than that to be paid during that month by Lessee hereunder,
Lessee shall pay any such deficiency to Lessor. Such deficiency
shall be calculated and paid monthly. No such re-entry or taking
possession of such Leased Premises by Lessor shall be construed
as an election on its part to terminate Lessee's contractual
obligations under this Lease respecting the payment of rent and
obligations for the costs of repair and maintenance unless a
written notice of such intention be given to Lessee.
(C) Notwithstanding any such reletting without termination,
Lessor may at any time thereafter elect to terminate this Lease
for any uncured breach.
(D) In addition to any other remedies Lessor may have with
this Article 19, Lessor may recover from Lessee all damages it
may incur by reason of any uncured breach, including: The cost
of recovering and reletting the Leased Premises; reasonable
attorney's fees; and, the present value (discounted at a rate of
8% per annum) of the excess of the amount of Rent and charges
equivalent to Rent reserved in this Lease for the remainder of
the Term over the then reasonable Rent value of the Leased
Premises (or the actual Rents receivable by Lessor, if relet),
(the Lessee bearing the burden of proof to demonstrate the amount
of rental loss for the same period, that through reasonable
efforts to mitigate damages, could have been avoided) for the
remainder of the Term, all of which amounts shall be immediately
due and payable from Lessee to Lessor in full. In the event that
the Rent obtained from such alternative or substitute tenant is
more than the Rent which Lessee is obligated to pay under this
Lease, then such excess shall be paid to Lessor provided that
Lessor shall credit such excess against the outstanding
obligations of Lessee due pursuant hereto, if any.
(E) It is the object and purpose of this Article 19 that
Lessor shall be kept whole and shall suffer no damage by way of
non-payment of Rent or by way of diminution in Rent. Lessee
waives and will waive all rights to trial by jury in any summary
proceedings or in any action brought to recover Rent herein which
may hereafter be instituted by Lessor against Lessee in respect
to the Leased Premises. Lessee hereby waives any rights of re-
entry it may have or any rights of redemption or rights to redeem
this Lease upon a termination of this Lease.
ARTICLE 20. PERSONALTY, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
(A) All building fixtures, building machinery, and building
equipment used in connection with the operation of the Leased
Premises including, but not limited to, heating, electrical
wiring, lighting, ventilating, plumbing, walk-in
refrigerators/coolers, walk-in freezers, air conditioning
systems, and the equipment owned by Lessor and leased to Lessee
hereunder as specifically set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference shall be the property of
Lessor. All other trade fixtures and all other articles of
personal property owned by Lessee shall remain the property of
Lessee.
(B) Lessee shall furnish and pay for any and all equipment,
furniture, trade fixtures, and signs, except for such items, if
any, described in Article 20(A) above, as owned by Lessor.
Lessee agrees that Lessor shall have a lien on all Lessee's
equipment, furniture, trade fixtures, furnishings, and signs as
security for the performance of and compliance with this Lease,
subject to the rights of any bona fide third party's security
interest in such property. Provided Lessee is not in default
hereunder, Lessor will agree that its interest in the personal
property of Lessee will be subordinated to financing which may
exist or which Lessee may cause to exist in the future on that
same personal property.
(C) At the end of the term of this Lease, the property
described at Article 20(B) above, after written notice to Lessor
given at least ten (10) business days prior to any proposed
removal, may be removed from the Leased Premises by Lessee
regardless of whether or not such property is attached to the
Leased Premises so as to constitute a "fixture" within the
meaning of the law; however, all damages and repairs to the
Leased Premises which may be caused by the removal of such
property shall be paid for by Lessee.
ARTICLE 21. LIENS
Lessee shall not do or cause anything to be done whereby the
Leased Premises may be encumbered by any mechanic's or other
liens. Whenever and as often as any mechanic's or other lien is
filed against said Leased Premises purporting to be for labor or
materials furnished or to be furnished to Lessee, Lessee shall
remove the lien of record by payment or by bonding with a surety
company authorized to do business in the state in which the
property is located, within forty-five (45) days from the date of
the filing of said mechanic's or other lien and delivery of
notice thereof to Lessee. Should Lessee fail to take the
foregoing steps within said forty-five (45) day period (or in any
event, prior to the expiration of the time within which Lessee
may bond over such lien to remove it as a lien upon the Leased
Premises), Lessor shall have the right, among other things, to
pay said lien without inquiring into the validity thereof, and
Lessee shall forthwith reimburse Lessor for the total expense
incurred by it in discharging said lien as additional Rent
hereunder.
ARTICLE 22. NO WAIVER BY LESSOR EXCEPT IN WRITING
No agreement to accept a surrender of the Leased Premises or
termination of this Lease shall be valid unless in writing signed
by Lessor. The delivery of keys to any employee of Lessor or
Lessor's agents shall not operate as a termination of the Lease
or a surrender of the premises. The failure of Lessor to seek
redress for violation of any rule or regulation, shall not
prevent a subsequent act, which would have originally constituted
a violation, from having all the force and effect of an original
violation. Neither payment by Lessee or receipt by Lessor of a
lesser amount than the Rent herein stipulated shall be deemed to
be other than on account of the earliest stipulated Rent. Nor
shall any endorsement or statement on any check nor any letter
accompanying any check or payment as Rent be deemed an accord and
satisfaction. Lessor may accept such check or payment without
prejudice to Lessor's right to recover the balance of such Rent
or pursue any other remedy provided in this Lease. This Lease
contains the entire agreement between the parties, and any
executory agreement hereafter made shall be ineffective to change
it, modify it or discharge it, in whole or in part, unless such
executory agreement is in writing and signed by the party against
whom enforcement of the change, modification or discharge is
sought.
ARTICLE 23. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Lessor covenants that Lessee, upon paying the Rent set forth
in Article 4 and all other sums herein reserved as Rent and upon
the due performance of all the terms, covenants, conditions and
agreements herein contained on Lessee's part to be kept and
performed, shall have, hold and enjoy the Leased Premises free
from molestation, eviction, or disturbance by Lessor, or by any
other person or persons lawfully claiming the same, and that
Lessor has good right to make this Lease for the full term
granted, including renewal periods.
ARTICLE 24. BREACH - PAYMENT OF COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES
Each party agrees to pay and discharge all reasonable costs,
and actual attorneys' fees, including but not limited to
attorney's fees incurred at the trial level and in any appellate
or bankruptcy proceeding, and expenses that shall be incurred by
the prevailing party in enforcing the covenants, conditions and
terms of this Lease or defending against an alleged breach,
including the costs of reletting. Such costs, attorneys fees,
and expenses if incurred by Lessor shall be considered as Rent as
due and owing in addition to any Rent defined in Article 4
hereof.
ARTICLE 25. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
Either party to this Lease will, at any time, upon not less
than ten (10) business days prior request by the other party,
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the requesting party a
statement in writing, executed by an executive officer of such
party, certifying that: (a) this Lease is unmodified (or if
modified then disclosure of such modification shall be made); (b)
this Lease is in full force and effect; (c) the date to which the
Rent and other charges have been paid; and (d) to the knowledge
of the signer of such certificate that the other party is not in
default in the performance of any covenant, agreement or
condition contained in this Lease, or if a default does exist,
specifying each such default of which the signer may have
knowledge. It is intended that any such statement delivered
pursuant to this Article may be relied upon by any prospective
purchaser or mortgagee of the Leased Premises or any assignee of
such mortgagee or a purchaser of the leasehold estate.
ARTICLE 26. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During the term of this Lease, Lessee will, within ninety
(90) days after the end of Lessee's fiscal year, furnish its
financial statements to Lessor. Lessee's financial statements
shall include, at a minimum, a consolidated balance sheet and
statement of operations, and do not need to be prepared by an
independent certified public accountant, but shall be prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
(hereafter "GAAP") and be represented and warranted in writing as
true and correct by the chief financial officer or other
authorized officer of Lessee. Additionally, during the term of
the Lease, Lessee will within forty-five (45) days from the end
of each quarter of each fiscal year, furnish Lessor with Lessee's
financial statements and operating statements of the Leased
Premises for such quarter. Lessor shall have the right to
require such financial statements and operating statements on a
monthly basis after the occurrence of a default. Said quarterly
(or monthly, if requested by Lessor) statements do not need to be
prepared by an independent certified public accountant, but shall
be represented and warranted in writing as true and correct by
the chief financial officer or other authorized officer of
Lessee. The financial statements shall conform to GAAP, and
include, at a minimum, a balance sheet and statement of
operations.
ARTICLE 27. MORTGAGE
Lessee does hereby agree to make reasonable modifications of
this Lease requested by any Mortgagee of record from time to
time, provided such modifications are not substantial and do not
increase any of the Rents or obligations of Lessee under this
Lease or substantially modify any of the business elements of
this Lease.
ARTICLE 28. OPTION TO RENEW
If this Lease is not previously canceled or terminated and
if Lessee has materially complied with and performed all of the
covenants and conditions in this Lease after applicable cure
periods and is not currently in default, then Lessee shall have
the option to renew this Lease upon the same conditions and
covenants contained in this Lease for Three (3) consecutive
periods of Five (5) years each (singularly "Renewal Term"). Rent
during the Twenty-Second, Twenty-Fifth, Twenty-Eighth, Thirty-
First, and Thirty-Fourth Lease Year of the Renewal Term shall
increase by the lesser of Seven and Thirty-Five One Hundredths
Percent (7.35%) of the Rent payable for the preceding Lease Year,
or the CPI-U Percentage Increase, as defined in Article 4 hereof.
The first Renewal Term will commence on the day following
the date the original Term expires and successive Renewal Terms
would commence on the day following the last day of the then
expiring Renewal Term. Except as otherwise provided in Article
15 hereof, Lessee must give ninety (90) days written notice to
Lessor of its intent to exercise this option prior to the
expiration of the original Term of this Lease or any Renewal
Term, as the case may be.
ARTICLE 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
(A) All written notices shall be given to Lessor or Lessee
by certified mail or nationally recognized overnight mail.
Notices to either party shall be addressed to the person and
address given on the first page hereof. Lessor and Lessee may,
from time to time, change these addresses by notifying each other
of this change in writing. Notices of overdue Rent may be sent
to Lessee by regular, special delivery, or nationally recognized
overnight mail.
(B) The terms, conditions and covenants contained in this
Lease and any riders and plans attached hereto shall bind and
inure to the benefit of Lessor and Lessee and their respective
successors, heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.
(C) This Lease shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State where the Leased Premises are situate.
(D) In the event that any provision of this Lease shall be
held invalid or unenforceable, no other provisions of this Lease
shall be affected by such holding, and all of the remaining
provisions of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect
pursuant to the terms hereof.
(E) The Article captions are inserted only for convenience
and reference, and are not intended, in any way, to define,
limit, describe the scope, intent, and language of this Lease or
its provisions.
(F) In the event Lessee remains in possession of the
premises herein leased after the expiration of this Lease and
without the execution of a new lease and without Lessor's written
permission, Lessee shall be deemed to be occupying said premises
as a tenant from month-to-month, subject to all the conditions,
provisions, and obligations of this Lease insofar as the same can
be applicable to a month-to-month tenancy except that the monthly
installment of Rent shall be One Hundred Fifty percent (150%) the
amount due on the last month prior to such expiration.
(G) If any installment of Rent (whether lump sum, monthly
installments, or any other monetary amounts required by this
Lease to be paid by Lessee and deemed to constitute Rent
hereunder) shall not be paid when due, or non-monetary default
shall remain uncured after the expiration of any applicable cure
period, Lessor shall have the right to charge Lessee a late
charge of $250.00 per month for each month that any amount of
Rent installment remains unpaid or non-monetary default shall go
uncured after the first such occurrence in any 12 month period.
Said late charge shall commence after such installment is due or
non-monetary default goes uncured after the expiration of any
applicable cure period and continue until said installment,
interest and all accrued late charges are paid in full or such
non-monetary default is cured.
(H) Any part of the Leased Premises may be conveyed by
Lessor for private or public non-exclusive easement purposes at
any time, provided such easement does not interfere with the
access to the Leased Premises, visibility, or operations of the
business of Lessee. In such event Lessor shall, at its own cost
and expense, restore the remaining portion of the Leased Premises
to the extent necessary to render it reasonably suitable for the
purposes for which it was leased, all to be done without
adjustments in Rent to be paid by Lessee. All proceeds from any
conveyance of an easement shall belong solely to Lessor.
(I) For the purpose of this Lease, the term "Rent" shall be
defined as Rent under Article 4, and any other monetary amounts
required by this Lease to be paid by Lessee.
(J) Lessee agrees to cooperate with Lessor to allow Lessor
to obtain and use at Lessor's expense promotional photographs of
the Leased Premises, to the extent permitted by Lessee's
franchisor or licensor.
ARTICLE 30. REMEDIES
NON-EXCLUSIVITY. Notwithstanding anything contained herein
it is the intent of the parties that the rights and remedies
contained herein shall not be exclusive but rather shall be
cumulative along with all of the rights and remedies of the
parties which they may have at law or equity.
ARTICLE 31. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INDEMNITY
Lessee covenants, represents and warrants to Lessor, its
successors and assigns, (i) that it has not used or permitted and
will not use or permit the Leased Premises to be used, whether
directly or through contractors, agents or tenants, and to the
best of Lessee's knowledge and except as disclosed to Lessor in
writing, the Leased Premises has not at any time been used for
the generating, transporting, treating, storage, manufacture,
emission of, or disposal of any dangerous, toxic or hazardous
pollutants, chemicals, wastes or substances as defined in the
Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), the Federal Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), or any other
federal, state or local environmental laws, statutes,
regulations, requirements and ordinances ("Hazardous Materials");
(ii) that there have been no investigations or reports involving
Lessee, or the Leased Premises by any governmental authority
which in any way pertain to Hazardous Materials (iii) that the
operation of the Leased Premises has not violated and is not
currently violating any federal, state or local law, regulation,
ordinance or requirement governing Hazardous Materials; (iv) that
the Leased Premises is not listed in the United States
Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List of
Hazardous Waste Sites nor any other list, schedule, log,
inventory or record of Hazardous Materials or hazardous waste
sites, whether maintained by the United States Government or any
state or local agency; and (v) that the Leased Premises will not
contain any formaldehyde, urea or asbestos, except as may have
been disclosed in writing to Lessor by Lessee at the time of
execution and delivery of this Lease. Lessee agrees to indemnify
and reimburse Lessor, its successors and assigns, for:
(a) any breach of these representations and warranties, and
(b) any loss, damage, expense or cost arising out of
or incurred by Lessor which is the result of a breach
of, misstatement of or misrepresentation of the above
covenants, representations and warranties, and
(c) any and all liability of any kind whatsoever which
Lessor may, for any cause and at any time, sustain or
incur by reason of Hazardous Materials discovered on
the Leased Premises during the term hereof or placed or
released on the Leased Premises by Lessee;
together with all attorneys' fees, costs and disbursements
incurred in connection with the defense of any action against
Lessor arising out of the above. These covenants,
representations and warranties shall be deemed continuing
covenants, representations and warranties for the benefit of
Lessor, and any successors and assigns of Lessor and shall
survive expiration or sooner termination of this Lease. The
amount of all such indemnified loss, damage, expense or cost,
shall bear interest thereon at the lesser of 15% or the highest
rate of interest allowed by law and shall become immediately due
and payable in full on demand of Lessor, its successors and
assigns.
ARTICLE 32. ESCROWS
Upon a default by Lessee which is uncured after the
expiration of any applicable notice and cure period, or upon the
request of Lessor's Mortgagee, if any, Lessee shall deposit with
Lessor on the first day of each and every month, an amount equal
to one-twelfth (1/12th) of the estimated annual real estate
taxes, assessments and insurance (if the insurance is to be
purchased by Lessor) ("Charges") due on the Leased Premises, or
such higher amounts reasonably determined by Lessor as necessary
to accumulate such amounts to enable Lessor to pay all charges
due and owing at least thirty (30) days prior to the date such
amounts are due and payable. From time to time out of such
deposits Lessor will, upon the presentation to Lessor by Lessee
of the bills therefor, pay the Charges or at Lessee's option,
will upon presentation of receipted bills therefor, reimburse
Lessee for such payments made by Lessee. In the event the
deposits on hand shall not be sufficient to pay all of the
estimated Charges when the same shall become due from time to
time or the prior payments shall be less than the currently
estimated monthly amounts, then Lessee shall pay to Lessor on
demand any amount necessary to make up the deficiency. The
excess of any such deposits shall be credited to subsequent
payments to be made for such items. If a default or an event of
default shall occur under the terms of this Lease, Lessor may, at
its option, without being required so to do, apply any Deposit on
hand to cure the default, in such order and manner as Lessor may
elect.
ARTICLE 33. NET LEASE
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary it
is the intent of the parties hereto that this Lease shall be a
net lease and that the Rent defined pursuant to Article 4 should
be a net Rent paid to Lessor. Any and all other expenses
including but not limited to, maintenance, repair, insurance,
taxes, and assessments, shall be paid by Lessee.
ARTICLE 34. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Lessor, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby gives
and grants to Lessee a right of first refusal (the "Right of
First Refusal") to purchase the Leased Premises, subject to the
following terms and conditions:
(A) Duration of Right of First Refusal. The Right of First
Refusal and all rights and privileges of Lessee hereunder shall
be in force for the term of this Lease until the expiration of
Lessee's right to possession.
(B) Manner of Exercising Right of First Refusal. If Lessor
("Selling Lessor") shall desire to sell all or any portion of its
interest in the Leased Premises (subject to the terms of this
Lease), Selling Lessor shall give Lessee written notice of
Selling Lessor's intention to sell Selling Lessor's interest
(partial or whole) in the Leased Premises. Such notice
("Lessor's Notice") shall give Selling Lessor's name and address
and state a price at which Selling Lessor intends to sell and
will sell a specified portion or all of its interest in the fee
simple to the Leased Premises. If Lessee shall fail to exercise
its Right of First Refusal as set forth herein, the terms of
Article 34(E) shall apply. For twenty (20) business days
following the giving of such notice, Lessee shall have the option
to purchase such portion of the fee interest of the Selling
Lessor as set forth in Lessor's Notice at the price in cash
stated in the Lessor's Notice. A written notice in substantially
the following form, addressed to Selling Lessor and signed by
Lessee and given, in accordance with the provisions of Article
29(A) hereof, within the period for exercising the Right of First
Refusal, submitted with a bank cashier's check or money order
payable to the order of Selling Lessor in the amount of $5,000.00
(the "Earnest Money") shall be an effective exercise of Lessee's
Right of First Refusal, to wit:
(date)
"We hereby exercise the Right of First Refusal to purchase such
portion of the fee interest of the Selling Lessor (as set forth
in Lessor's Notice) in the property commonly known as Champps,
San Antonio, Texas, pursuant to the Right of First Refusal
contained in that certain Net Lease Agreement between us
pertaining to said premises."
(C) Terms of Sale if Right of First Refusal Exercised.
Upon Lessee's exercise of the Right of First Refusal in
accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (B) hereof,
Selling Lessor shall be obligated to sell and convey by
recordable general warranty deed, good and indefeasible title to
its interest in the Leased Premises (or such portion thereof as
set forth in Lessor's Notice) subject only to the matters
affecting title which were of record at the time Selling Lessor
came into title to the Leased Premises and those matters which
Lessee created, suffered or permitted to accrue during the term
hereof, and Lessee shall be obligated to purchase such Lessor's
interest upon the following terms and conditions:
(i) Price. The price "Purchase Price" at which
Selling Lessor shall sell and Lessee shall purchase the
Leased Premises shall be the price stated in Lessor's
Notice.
(ii) Closing. Closing shall be sixty (60) days after
the expiration of the twenty days within which Lessee
may exercise its Right of First Refusal, unless the
parties mutually agree otherwise. The Purchase Price
less credit for the Earnest Money and any other credits
to which Lessee is entitled hereunder shall be tendered
in cash or other certified funds by Lessee at Closing.
(iii) Evidence of Title. Not less than ten (10)
days prior to closing, Selling Lessor shall obtain a
commitment for an ALTA owner's policy of title
insurance dated within thirty (30) days of the closing
date, issued by a nationally recognized title insurance
company selected by Selling Lessor (the "Title
Company") in the amount of the Purchase Price
determined pursuant to subparagraph (C)(i) above,
naming Lessee as the proposed insured, and covering the
fee simple title to the Leased Premises, and showing
Selling Lessor vested with good title to portion of the
Leased Premises being sold, subject only to the matters
affecting title which were of record at the time
Selling Lessor came into title to the Leased Premises
and those matters which Lessee created, suffered or
permitted to accrue during the term hereof. Such title
commitment shall be conclusive evidence of good title.
If Lessee shall make objection to the marketability of
title, Selling Lessor shall have no obligation to make
title marketable, but may withdraw Lessor's notice of
intent to market the Premises.
(iv) Prorations. Selling Lessor shall pay the cost of
the aforesaid title policy and any and all state and
municipal taxes imposed by law on the transfer of the
title to the Leased Premises, or the transaction
pursuant to which such transfer occurs. Water, sewer
and other utility charges, if any, which are not
metered, driveway permit charges, if any, general real
estate taxes, and other similar items, shall be
adjusted ratably as of the Closing, except to the
extent otherwise settled between the parties pursuant
to other provisions of this Lease. A prorated portion
of the Rent prepaid by Lessee for the month of closing
shall be credited toward the Purchase Price and Lessee
shall be given a credit for rent prepaid for any period
after the month in which the Closing occurs.
Otherwise, Lessee shall not receive a credit against
the Purchase Price for Rent paid hereunder.
(v) Escrow Closing. At the election of Selling Lessor
or Lessee upon notice to the other party not less than
five (5) days prior to the Closing, this sale shall be
closed through an escrow with the Title Company, in
accordance with the general provisions of the usual
form of Deed and Money Escrow Agreement then is use by
said company, with such special provisions inserted in
the escrow agreement as may be required to conform with
this agreement. Upon the creation of such an escrow,
anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, paying
of the purchase price and delivery of the deed shall be
made through the escrow. The cost of the escrow shall
be divided equally between the Selling Lessor and
Lessee. If for any reason other than Lessee's default,
the transaction fails to close, the Earnest Money shall
be returned to Lessee forthwith.
(vi) Remedies on Default. If Lessee defaults under the
provisions of this subparagraph 34(C), Selling Lessor
shall have the right to annul the provisions of this
paragraph 34 by giving Lessee notice of such election,
provided that Selling Lessor has first notified Lessee
of such default and Lessee has failed to cure the same
within ten (10) days after such notice. Upon Selling
Lessor's notice of annulment in accordance herewith,
the Earnest Money shall be forfeited and paid to
Selling Lessor as liquidated damages, which shall be
Selling Lessor's sole and exclusive remedy. If Selling
Lessor defaults under the provisions of this
subparagraph 34(C) and fails to cure such default
within ten (10) days after being notified of the same
by Lessee, then in such event, (i) the Earnest Money at
Lessee's election and immediately upon its demand shall
be returned to Lessee, which return shall not, however,
in any way release or absolve Selling Lessor from its
obligations hereunder and (ii) Lessee shall be entitled
to all remedies (both legal and equitable) the law
(both statutory and decisional) of the state in which
the Leased Premises are situated provides without first
having to tender the balance of the purchase price as a
condition precedent thereof and without having to make
any election of such remedies.
(D) Effect of Right of First Refusal on Lease. If the
Right of First Refusal is exercised by Lessee and is exercisable
in Lessor's Notice as to the entire fee simple, this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect until the Closing hereinabove
specified. If the Right of First Refusal is exercised only as to
all of an undivided portion of the fee simple to the Leased
Premises, the Lease shall remain in full force and effect without
merger or termination of this Lease because of such purchase. If
for any reason such Closing fails to occur, this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect, except that if the provisions
of this paragraph 34 are annulled by Selling Lessor, in
accordance with subparagraph 34(C)(vi), by reason of a default by
Lessee, this Lease shall continue but without the provisions of
this paragraph 34 being a part hereof.
(E) If Lessee fails to exercise its Right of First Refusal,
Selling Lessor shall be free to sell all or any portion of its
interest in the Leased Premises for six months following the
expiration of the twenty days within which Lessee may exercise
its Right of First Refusal, provided that the Selling Lessor
giving such Lessor's Notice shall sell its interest (or a portion
thereof) for a price equal to or greater than the price (or the
pro-rata portion thereof if a portion of the Selling Lessor's
interest in the Leased Premises is sold) set forth in Lessor's
Notice. This Right of First Refusal shall survive any sale of
the Leased Premises and shall apply to any subsequent sale or
potential sale by Lessor or its successors and assigns.
ARTICLE 35. DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
The parties hereto hereby acknowledge that the terms hereof
are subject to and shall in the event of conflicts be controlled
by that certain Development Financing Agreement of even date
herewith, until such Agreement is terminated in accordance with
its terms.
ARTICLE 36. COUNTERPART EXECUTION
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have respectively
signed and sealed this Lease as of the day and year first above
written.
LESSEE: CHAMPPS ENTERTAINMENT OF TEXAS, INC.
By: /s/ Geoff Henrion
Its: President
STATE OF Tx )
)SS.
COUNTY OF Dallas)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 10
day of March, 1997, by Geoff Henrion, as President of Champps
Entertainment of Texas, Inc. on behalf of said corporation.
/s/ M Biagioni
Notary Public
[notary seal]
LESSOR: AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Minnesota
limited partnership
By: AEI FUND MANAGEMENT XXI, INC., a
Minnesota corporation
By: /s/ Robert P Johnson
Robert P. Johnson, President
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)SS.
COUNTY OF RAMSEY )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me the 14
day of March, 1997, by Robert P. Johnson, the President of AEI
Fund Management XXI, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, corporate
general partner of AEI Income & Growth Fund XXI Limited
Partnership, on behalf of said limited partnership.
/s/ Michael B Daugherty
Notary Public
[notary seal]
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 14, Block 1, New City Block 16841, Huebner Oaks Commons Unit-
2, in the City of San Antonio, Texas, according to the plat
therof recorded in Volume 9534, Pages 204-205, Deed and Plat
Records of Bexar County, Texas; Together with Reciprocal Easement
Agreement by and between San Antonio Huebner Oaks, Ltd., a Texas
limited partnership, AEI Income & Growth Fund XXI Limited
Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership, and Champps
Entertainment of Texas, Inc., a Texas corporation, dated March
14, 1997, recorded in Volume, page, Real Property Records of
Bexar County, Texas.
NET LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE, made and entered effective as of this 18th day
of March, 1997, by and between AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Minnesota limited partnership whose
corporate general partner is AEI Fund Management XXI, Inc., a
Minnesota corporation, whose address is 1300 Minnesota World
Trade Center, 30 East Seventh Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
("Lessor"), and HUNTINGTON RESTAURANTS GROUP, INC., a Texas
corporation, whose address is 6560 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite
G206, Scottsdale, Arizona 85261 ("Lessee");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Lessor is the fee owner of a certain parcel of real
property and improvements located at I-10 and U.S. Highway 90,
Covington, Louisiana and legally described in Exhibit "A", which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, Lessee constructed the building and improvements
(together the "Building") on the real property described in
Exhibit "A", which Building is described in the plans and
specifications heretofore submitted to Lessor; and
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease said real property and
Building (said real property and Building hereinafter referred to
as the "Leased Premises"), from Lessor upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Rents, terms,
covenants, conditions, and agreements hereinafter described to be
paid, kept, and performed by Lessee, Lessor does hereby grant,
demise, lease, and let unto Lessee, and Lessee does hereby take
and hire from Lessor and does hereby covenant, promise, and agree
as follows:
ARTICLE 1. LEASED PREMISES
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee leases and takes
from Lessor, the Leased Premises subject to the conditions of
this Lease.
ARTICLE 2. TERM
(A) The term of this Lease ("Term") shall be Twenty (20)
consecutive "Lease Years", as hereinafter defined, commencing on
March 19, 1997 ("Occupancy Date").
(B) The first "Lease Year" of the Term shall be for a period
of twelve (l2) consecutive calendar months from the Occupancy
Date. If the Occupancy Date shall be other than the first day of
a calendar month, the first "Lease Year" shall be the period from
the Occupancy Date to the end of the calendar month of the
Occupancy Date, plus the following twelve (l2) calendar months.
Each Lease Year after the first Lease Year shall be a successive
period of twelve (l2) calendar months.
(C) The parties agree that once the Occupancy Date has been
established, upon the request of either party, a short form or
memorandum of this Lease will be executed for recording purposes.
That short form or memorandum of this Lease will set forth the
actual occupancy and termination dates of the Term and optional
Renewal Terms, as defined in Article 28 hereof, and the existence
of any right of first refusal or option to purchase, and that
said option or right shall terminate when the Lessee shall lose
right to possession or this Lease is terminated, whichever occurs
first.
ARTICLE 3. CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
(A) Lessee warrants and agrees that the Building has been
constructed on the Leased Premises, and all other improvements to
the land, including the parking lot, approaches, and service
areas, have been constructed in all material respects by Lessee
in accordance with the plot, plans, and specifications heretofore
approved by a licensed architect as certified to Lessor.
(B) Lessee warrants that as of the date hereof, the Building
and all other improvements to the land do comply with the laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations of all state and local
governments.
(C) Lessee agrees to pay, if not already paid in full, for
all architectural fees and actual construction costs, in the
past, present or future, which shall include, but not be limited
to, plans and specifications, general construction, carpentry,
electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning,
decorating, equipment installation, outside lighting, curbing,
landscaping, blacktopping, electrical sign hookup, conduit and
wiring from building, fencing, and parking curbs, builder's risk
insurance (naming Lessor, Lessee, and contractor as co-insured),
and all construction bonds for improvements made by or at the
direction of Lessee, to the extent incurred or authorized by
Lessee.
(D) Opening for business in the Leased Premises by Lessee
shall constitute an acceptance of the Leased Premises and an
acknowledgment by Lessee that the premises are in the condition
described under this Lease.
ARTICLE 4. RENT PAYMENTS
(A) Annual Rent Payable for the first
Lease Year: Lessee shall pay to Lessor an annual Base
Rent of $141,242.50, which amount shall be payable in
advance on the first day of each month in equal monthly
installments of $11,770.21. If the first day of the
Lease Term is not the first day of a calendar month,
then the monthly Rent payable for that partial month
shall be a prorated portion of the equal monthly
installment of Base Rent.
(B) Annual Rent Payable beginning with
the Second Lease Year and each Lease Year thereafter:
1. The annual Base Rent due and
payable shall increase by an amount equal to One and
925/1000 Percent (1.925%) of the Base Rent payable
for the immediately prior Lease Year. Such
increased Base Rent shall be payable in advance of
the first day of each month in equal monthly
installments.
(C) Overdue Payments.
Lessee shall pay interest on all overdue payments of Rent or
other monetary amounts due here under at the rate of eighteen
percent (18%) per annum or the highest rate allowed by law,
whichever is less, accruing beginning five days after written
notice to Lessee that Rent or other monetary amounts properly due
and payable were not paid.
ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
(A) Lessee shall, throughout the Term or Renewal Terms, if
any, of this Lease, at its own cost and expense, procure and
maintain insurance which covers the Leased Premises and
improvements against fire, wind, and storm damage (including
flood insurance if the Leased Premises is in a federally
designated flood prone area) and such other risks (including
earthquake insurance, if the Leased Premises is located in a
federally designated earthquake zone or in an ISO high risk
earthquake zone) as may be included in the broadest form of
extended coverage insurance as may, from time to time, be
available in amounts sufficient to prevent Lessor or Lessee from
becoming a co-insurer within the terms of the applicable
policies. In any event, the insurance shall not be less than one
hundred percent (100%) of the then insurable value.
Additionally, replacement cost endorsements, inflation guard
endorsements, vandalism endorsement, malicious mischief
endorsement, waiver of subrogation endorsement, waiver of co-
insurance or agreed amount endorsement (if available), and
Building Ordinance Compliance endorsement and Rent loss
endorsements (for a period of one year) must be obtained.
(B) Lessee agrees to place and maintain throughout the Term
or Renewal Terms, if any, of this Lease, at Lessee's own expense,
public liability insurance with respect to Lessee's use and
occupancy of said premises, including "Dram Shop" or liquor
liability insurance, if the same shall be or become available in
the State of Louisiana and liquor is sold on the Premises, with
initial limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000
general aggregate, or such additional amounts as Lessor shall
reasonably require from time to time, such amounts to be
consistent with requirements of other Lessor's in similar
circumstances.
(C) Lessee agrees to notify Lessor in writing if Lessee is
unable to procure all or some part of the aforesaid insurance.
In the event Lessee fails to provide all insurance required under
this Lease, Lessor shall have the right, but not the obligation,
to procure such insurance on Lessee's behalf. Lessee will then,
within three (3) days from receiving written notice, pay Lessor
the amount of the premiums due or paid, together with interest
thereon at the lesser of 18% per annum or the highest rate
allowable by law, which amount shall be considered Rent payable
by Lessee in addition to the Rent defined at Article 4 hereof.
(D) All policies of insurance provided for or contemplated by
this Article can be under Lessee's blanket insurance coverage and
shall name Lessor, AEI Fund Management XXI, Inc., a Minnesota
corporation and Robert P. Johnson, as the general partners of
Lessor, and Lessee as additional named insured, as their
respective interests may appear, and shall provide that the
policies cannot be canceled, terminated, changed, or modified
without thirty (30) days written notice to the parties. In
addition, all of such policies shall contain endorsements by the
respective insurance companies waiving all rights of subrogation,
if any, against Lessor. All insurance companies must be approved
in writing by Lessor. All insurance companies providing
coverages must be rated "A" or better by Best's Key Rating Guide
(the most current edition), or similar quality under a successor
guide if Best's Key Rating shall cease to be published. Lessee
shall provide Lessor with legible copies of any and all policies
on or before the Occupancy Date. No less than fifteen (15)
business days prior to expiration of such policies, Lessee shall
provide Lessor with legible copies of any and all renewal
Certificates of Insurance, if the terms of the Policies have not
changed, and copies of such policies if the same have changed.
Lessee agrees that it will not settle any property insurance
claims affecting the Leased Premises in excess of $50,000 without
Lessor's prior written consent, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Lessor shall consent to any
settlement of an insurance claim wherein Lessee shall confirm in
writing with evidence reasonably satisfactory to Lessor that
Lessee has sufficient funds available to complete the rebuilding
of the Premises.
(E) Lessee shall defend, indemnify, and hold Lessor harmless
against any and all claims, damages, and lawsuits arising after
the Occupancy Date of this Lease and any orders, decrees or
judgments which may be entered therein, brought for damages or
alleged damages resulting from any injury to person or property
or from loss of life sustained in or about the Leased Premises,
unless such damage or injury results from the intentional
misconduct or the gross negligence of Lessor and Lessee agrees to
save Lessor harmless from, and indemnify Lessor against, any and
all injury, loss, or damage, of whatever nature, to any person or
property caused by, or resulting from any act, omission, or
negligence of Lessee or any employee or agent of Lessee. In
addition, Lessee hereby releases Lessor from any and all
liability for any loss or damage caused by fire or any of the
extended coverage casualties, unless such fire or other casualty
shall be brought about by the intentional misconduct or gross
negligence of Lessor.
(F) Lessor hereby waives any and all rights that it may have
to recover from Lessee damages for any loss occurring to the
Leased Premises by reason of any act or omission of Lessee;
provided, however, that this waiver is limited to those losses
for which Lessor is compensated by insurers, if the insurance
required by this Lease is maintained.
Lessee hereby waives any and all right that it may have to
recover from Lessor damages for any loss occurring to the Leased
Premises by reason of any act or omission of Lessor; provided,
however, that this waiver is limited to those losses for which
Lessee is, or should be if the insurance required herein is
maintained, compensated by insurers.
ARTICLE 6. TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND UTILITIES
(A) Lessee shall be liable and agrees to pay the charges for
all public utility services rendered or furnished to the Leased
Premises, including heat, water, gas, electricity, sewer, sewage
treatment facilities and the like, all personal property taxes,
real estate taxes, special assessments, and municipal or
government charges, general, ordinary and extraordinary, of every
kind and nature whatsoever, which may be levied, imposed, or
assessed against the Leased Premises, or upon any improvements
thereon, at any time after the Occupancy Date of this Lease and
prior to the expiration of the term hereof, or any Renewal Term,
if exercised.
(B) Lessee shall pay all real estate taxes, assessments for
public improvements or benefits, and other governmental
impositions, duties, and charges of every kind and nature
whatsoever which shall or may, during the term of this Lease, be
charged, laid, levied, assessed, or imposed upon, or become a
lien or liens upon the Leased Premises or any part thereof or
upon the Rents payable hereunder. Such payments shall be
considered as Rent paid by Lessee in addition to the Rent defined
at Article 4 hereof. If due to a change in the method of
taxation, a franchise tax, rent tax, or income or profit tax
shall be levied against Lessor in substitution for or in lieu of
any tax which would otherwise constitute a real estate tax, such
tax shall be deemed a real estate tax for the purposes herein and
shall be paid by Lessee.
(C) All real estate taxes, assessments for public
improvements or benefits, water rates and charges, sewer rents,
and other governmental impositions, duties, and charges which
shall become payable for the first and last tax years of the term
hereof shall be apportioned pro rata between Lessor and Lessee in
accordance with the respective number of months during which each
party shall be in possession of the Leased Premises in said
respective tax years. For the purposes of this provision, all
personal property taxes, real estate taxes and special
assessments shall be deemed to have been assessed in the year
that the first payment or any installment thereof is due.
(D) Lessee shall have the right to contest or review by legal
proceedings or in such other manner as may be legal (which, if
instituted, shall be conducted solely at Lessee's own expense)
any tax, assessment for public improvements or benefits, or other
governmental imposition aforementioned, upon condition that,
before instituting such proceeding Lessee shall pay (under
protest) such tax or assessments for public improvements or
benefits, or other governmental imposition, duties and charges
aforementioned, unless such payment would act as a bar to such
contest or interfere materially with the prosecution thereof and
in such event Lessee shall post with Lessor alternative security
satisfactory to Lessor. All such proceedings shall be begun as
soon as reasonably possible after the imposition or assessment of
any contested items and shall be prosecuted to final adjudication
with reasonable dispatch. In the event of any reduction,
cancellation, or discharge, Lessee shall pay the amount that
shall be finally levied or assessed against the Leased Premises
or adjudicated to be due and payable, and, if there shall be any
refund payable by the governmental authority with respect
thereto, if Lessee has paid the expenses of Lessor in such
proceeding, Lessee shall be entitled to receive and retain the
same, subject, however, to apportionment as provided during the
first and last years of the term of this Lease.
(E) Lessor, within sixty (60) days after notice to Lessee if
Lessee fails to commence such proceedings, may, but shall not be
obligated to, contest or review by legal proceedings, or in such
other manner as may be legal, and at Lessor's own expense, any
tax, assessments for public improvements and benefits, or other
governmental imposition aforementioned, which shall not be
contested or reviewed, as aforesaid, by Lessee, and unless Lessee
shall promptly join with Lessor in such contest or review, Lessor
shall be entitled to receive and retain any refund payable by the
governmental authority with respect thereto.
(F) Lessor shall not be required to join in any proceeding
referred to in this Article, unless in Lessee's reasonable
opinion, the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation at the
time in effect shall require that such a proceeding be brought by
and/or in the name of Lessor, in which event Lessor shall upon
written request, join in such proceedings or permit the same to
be brought in its name, all at no cost or expense to Lessor.
(G) Within thirty (30) days after Lessor notifies Lessee in
writing that Lessor has paid such amount, Lessee shall also pay
to Lessor, as additional Rent, the amount of any sales tax,
franchise tax, excise tax, and tax or fees charged foreign
limited partnerships or their general partners as a requisite for
doing business in the state where the Leased Premises are
located, arising out of or relating to the income derived from
this Lease. If such a tax on Rent is enacted in Louisiana, at
Lessor's option, and to the extent that the same are subject to
sales tax, Lessee shall deposit with Lessor on the first day of
each and every month during the term hereof, an amount equal to
one-twelfth (1/12) of any estimated sales tax payable to the
State in which the property is situated for Rent received by
Lessor hereunder ("Deposit"). From time to time out of such
Deposit Lessor will pay the sales tax to the State in which the
property is situated as required by law. In the event the
Deposit on hand shall not be sufficient to pay said tax when the
same shall become due from time to time, or the prior payments
shall be less than the current estimated monthly amounts, then
Lessee shall pay to Lessor on demand any amount necessary to make
up the deficiency. The excess of any such Deposit shall be
credited to subsequent payments to be made for such items. If a
default or an event of default shall occur under the terms of
this Lease, Lessor may, at its option, without being required so
to do, apply any Deposit on hand to cure such default, in such
order and manner as Lessor may elect. Lessee shall also pay to
Lessor, as additional Rent, the amount of any sales, use, or
other tax imposed on or measured by any Rent paid hereunder.
Such sales, use, or other tax shall be paid by Lessee to Lessor
at the same time as payment of any installment of Base Rent is
made.
ARTICLE 7. PROHIBITION ON ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBLETTING; TAKE-BACK
RIGHTS
(A) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article,
Lessee shall not, without obtaining the prior written consent of
Lessor, in each instance:
1. assign or otherwise transfer
this Lease, or any part of Lessee's right, title or
interest therein (except by devise or bequest upon
the death of a shareholder, but in such event, such
recipient shall be bound by the provisions of this
Article);
2. sublet all or any part of the
Leased Premises or allow all or any part of the
Leased Premises to be used or occupied by any other
Persons (herein defined as a Party other than
Lessee, be it a corporation, a partnership, an
individual or other entity); or
3. mortgage, pledge or otherwise
encumber this Lease, or the Leased Premises.
(B) For the purposes of this Article:
1. the transfer of voting control
of any class of capital stock of any corporate
Lessee or sublessee, or the transfer of voting
control of the total interest in any other person
which is a Lessee or sublessee, however
accomplished, whether in a single transaction or in
a series of related or unrelated transactions, shall
be deemed an assignment of this Lease, or of such
sublease, as the case may be (provided, however,
transfers by bequest or devise due to the death of a
shareholder shall not trigger the application of
these provisions, provided Lessor is given notice of
such transfer immediately after the disposition of
the decedent's estate);
2. an agreement by any other
Person, directly or indirectly, to assume Lessee's
obligations under this Lease shall be deemed an
assignment;
3. any Person to whom Lessee's
interest under this Lease passes by operation of
law, or otherwise, shall be bound by the provisions
of this Article;
4. each modification, amendment or
extension or any sublease to which Lessor has
previously consented shall be deemed a new sublease;
and
5. Lessee shall present the signed
consent to such assignment and/or subletting from
any guarantors of this Lease, such consent to be in
form and substance satisfactory to Lessor.
Lessee agrees to furnish to Lessor upon demand at any time
such information and assurances as Lessor may reasonably request
that neither Lessee, nor any previously permitted sublessee, has
violated the provisions of this Article.
(C) If Lessee agrees to assign this Lease or to sublet all or
any portion of the Leased Premises, Lessee shall, prior to the
effective date thereof (the "Effective Date"), deliver to Lessor
executed counterparts of any such agreement and of all ancillary
agreements with the proposed assignee or sublessee, as
applicable. If Lessor in its sole discretion (except as
otherwise specifically limited herein in paragraph (E) below)
shall not have consented to a proposed sublease or assignment,
and Lessee shall attempt to effect such transfer without Lessor's
consent or in spite of Lessor's decision to not consent to such
transfer, Lessor shall then have all of the following rights, any
of which Lessor may exercise by written notice to Lessee given
within thirty (30) days after Lessor receives the aforementioned
documents:
1. with respect to a proposed
assignment of this Lease, the right to terminate
this Lease on the Effective Date as if it were the
Expiration Date of this Lease;
2. with respect to a proposed
subletting of the entire Leased Premises, the right
to terminate this Lease on the Effective Date as if
it were the Expiration Date; or
3. with respect to a proposed
subletting of less than the entire Leased Premises,
the right to terminate this Lease as to the portion
of the Leased Premises affected by such subletting
on the Effective Date, as if it were the Expiration
Date, in which case Lessee shall promptly execute
and deliver to Lessor an appropriate modification of
this Lease in form satisfactory to Lessor in all
respects.
4. with respect to a proposed
subletting or proposed assignment of this Lease,
impose such conditions upon Lessor's consent as
Lessor shall determine in its sole discretion.
(D) If Lessor exercises any of its options under Article 7(C)
above, (and if Lessor shall impose conditions upon its consent
and Lessee shall fail to meet any conditions Lessor may impose
upon its consent), Lessor may then lease the Leased Premises or
any portion thereof to Lessee's proposed assignee or sublessee,
as the case may be, without liability whatsoever to Lessee.
(E) Notwithstanding anything above to the contrary,
Lessor agrees to consent to any assignment or sublease of the
Lessee's interests herein, provided Lessor is given prior written
notice of such sublease or assignment, accompanied by a copy of
such sublease or assignment, and the consents of Lessee and
Guarantors affirming their continued liability hereunder or under
their guaranty, respectively, and such assignment or subletting
is made to an affiliate of Lessee that is under the control of
Lessee or the Guarantors of Lease, or is made to Lessee's
franchisor or another Denny's franchisee. Further, upon an
assignment of the Lessee's interest herein, Lessee and any
personal guarantors may be released from further liability
hereunder if the following conditions are met: (a) the assignment
of Lessee's interest must be to an entity or entity and persons
offering their personal guaranties of Lessee's obligations
("Assignee"), which Assignee has equal to or greater net worth
than the cumulative net worth of Lessee and the Guarantors of
this Lease at the time of such assignment; and (b) in Lessor's
sole but reasonable opinion, taking into consideration such
factors as years of restaurant managerial and operational
experience, business reputation, and other factors reasonably
related to the ability of the Assignee to operate the Leased
Premises, such Assignee is equivalent to Lessee as determined
either at the time this Lease was executed, or the date of the
assignment of Lessee's interest, such date of equivalency to be
determined by Lessor in its sole discretion. Any such assignment
shall be ineffective until AEI has approved, such approval not to
be unreasonably withheld or delayed, the form and substance of
the assignment, the consents and affirmation of continued
liability (if applicable) of the Lessee and original Guarantors,
the documents evidencing the net worth of the Assignee and any
new Guarantors, and the new guaranties in the form identical in
substance to the original guaranty executed by the original
Guarantors.)
ARTICLE 8. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
(A) Lessee covenants and agrees to keep and maintain in good
order, condition and repair the interior and exterior of the
Leased Premises during the term of the Lease, or any renewal
terms, and further agrees that Lessor shall be under no
obligation to make any repairs or perform any maintenance to the
Leased Premises. Lessee covenants and agrees that it shall be
responsible for all repairs, alterations, replacements, or
maintenance of, including but without limitation to or of: The
interior and exterior portions of all doors; door checks and
operators; windows; plate glass; plumbing; water and sewage
facilities; fixtures; electrical equipment; interior walls;
ceilings; signs; roof; structure; interior building appliances
and similar equipment; heating and air conditioning equipment;
and any equipment owned by Lessor and leased to Lessee hereunder,
as itemized on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference; and further agrees to replace any of said equipment
when necessary. Lessee further agrees to be responsible for, at
its own expense, snow removal, lawn maintenance, landscaping,
maintenance of the parking lot (including parking lines, seal
coating, and blacktop surfacing), and other similar items.
(B) If Lessee refuses or neglects to commence or complete
repairs promptly and adequately, Lessor may cause such repairs to
be made, but shall not be required to do so, and Lessee shall pay
the cost thereof to Lessor upon demand. It is understood that
Lessee shall pay all expenses and maintenance and repair during
the term of this Lease. If Lessee is not then in default
hereunder, Lessee shall have the right to make repairs and
improvements to the Leased Premises without the consent of Lessor
if such repairs and improvements do not exceed Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($50,000.00), provided such repairs or improvements do
not affect the structural integrity of the Leased Premises. Any
repairs or improvements in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000.00) or affecting the structural integrity of the Leased
Premises may be done only with the prior written consent of
Lessor, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
All alterations and additions to the Leased Premises shall be
made in accordance with all applicable laws and shall remain for
the benefit of Lessor. In the event of making such alterations
as herein provided, Lessee further agrees to indemnify and save
harmless Lessor from all expense, liens, claims or damages to
either persons or property or the Leased Premises which may arise
out of or result from the undertaking or making of said repairs,
improvements, alterations or additions, or Lessee's failure to
make said repairs, improvements, alterations or additions.
ARTICLE 9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Lessee will comply with all statutes, ordinances, rules,
orders, regulations and requirements of all federal, state, city
and local governments, and with all rules, orders and
regulations of the applicable Board of Fire Underwriters which
affect the use of the improvements. Lessee will comply with all
easements, restrictions, and covenants of record against or
affecting the Leased Premises and any franchise agreements
required for operation of the Leased Premises in accordance with
Article 14 hereof.
ARTICLE l0. SIGNS
Lessee shall have the right to install and maintain a sign or
signs advertising Lessee's business, provided that the signs
conform to law, and further provided that the sign or signs
conform specifically to the written requirements of the
appropriate governmental authorities.
ARTICLE 11. SUBORDINATION
(A) Lessor reserves the right and privilege to subject and
subordinate this Lease at all times to the lien of any mortgage
or mortgages now or hereafter placed upon Lessor's interest in
the Leased Premises and on the land and buildings of which said
premises are a part, or upon any buildings hereafter placed upon
the land of which the Leased Premises are a part. Lessor also
reserves the right and privilege to subject and subordinate this
Lease at all times to any and all advances to be made under such
mortgages, and all renewals, modifications, extensions,
consolidations, and replacements thereof, provided such mortgagee
shall execute its standard form, commercially reasonable
subordination, attornment and non-disturbance agreement, such
form to be consistent with other such forms used by commercial
mortgagees in the industry.
(B) Lessee covenants and agrees to execute and deliver, upon
demand, such further commercially reasonable instrument or
instruments subordinating this Lease on the foregoing basis to
the lien of any such mortgage or mortgages as shall be desired by
Lessor and any proposed mortgagee or proposed mortgagees.
ARTICLE l2. CONDEMNATION OR EMINENT DOMAIN
(A) If the whole of the Leased Premises are taken by any
public authority under the power of eminent domain, or by private
purchase in lieu thereof, then this Lease shall automatically
terminate upon the date possession is surrendered, and Rent shall
be paid up to that day. If any part of the Leased Premises shall
be so taken as to render the remainder thereof materially
unusable in the opinion of a licensed third party contractor or
architect approved by Lessor, for the purposes for which the
Leased Premises were leased, then Lessee shall have the right to
terminate this Lease on thirty (30) days notice to the Lessor
given within ninety (90) days after the date of such taking. In
the event that this Lease shall terminate or be terminated, the
Rent shall be paid up to the day that possession was surrendered.
(B) If any part of the Leased Premises shall be so taken such
that it does not materially interfere with the business of
Lessee, then Lessee shall, with the use of the condemnation
proceeds to be made available by Lessor, but otherwise at
Lessee's own cost and expense, restore the remaining portion of
the Leased Premises to the extent necessary to render it
reasonably suitable for the purposes for which it was leased.
Lessee shall make all repairs to the building in which the Leased
Premises is located to the extent necessary to constitute the
building a complete architectural unit. Provided, however, that
such work shall not exceed the scope of the work required to be
done by Lessee in originally constructing such building unless
Lessee shall demonstrate to Lessor's reasonable satisfaction the
availability of funds to complete such work. Provided, further,
the cost thereof to Lessor shall not exceed the proceeds of its
condemnation award, all to be done without any adjustments in
Rent to be paid by Lessee, except as follows: any condemnation
proceeds remaining after the completion of the repair or
restoration of the Leased Premises shall be paid to Lessor to
reduce the sum of monies expended by Lessor to acquire from
Lessee its interest in the Lease Premises and annual rent
hereunder shall be reduced by 11.25% of such amount. This lease
shall be deemed amended to reflect the taking in the legal
description of the Leased Premises.
(C) All compensation awarded or paid upon such total or
partial taking of the Leased Premises shall belong to and be the
property of Lessor without any participation by Lessee, whether
such damages shall be awarded as compensation for diminution in
value to the leasehold or to the fee of the premises herein
leased. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude
Lessee from prosecuting any claim directly against the condemning
authority in such proceedings for: Loss of business; damage to
or loss of value or cost of removal of inventory, trade fixtures,
furniture, and other personal property belonging to Lessee;
provided, however, that no such claim shall diminish or otherwise
adversely affect Lessor's award or the award of any fee
mortgagee.
ARTICLE l3. RIGHT TO INSPECT
Lessor reserves the right to enter upon, inspect and examine
the Leased Premises at any time during business hours, after
reasonable notice to Lessee, and Lessee agrees to allow Lessor
free access to the Leased Premises to show the premises. Upon
default by Lessee or at any time within one hundred eighty (180)
days of the expiration or termination of the Lease, Lessee agrees
to allow Lessor to then place "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs on
the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE l4. EXCLUSIVE USE
After the Occupancy Date, Lessee expressly agrees and warrants
that the Leased Premises will be used exclusively as a Denny's
Restaurant or, after obtaining Lessor's prior written consent,
such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, other
casual dining sit-down restaurant. Lessee acknowledges and
agrees that any other use without the prior written consent of
Lessor will constitute a default under and a violation and breach
of this Lease. Lessee agrees: To open for business on the first
day in respect of which Rent is payable; to operate all of the
Leased Premises during the Term or Renewal Terms during regular
and customary hours for businesses similar to the permitted
exclusive use stated herein, unless prevented from doing so by
causes beyond Lessee's control; and to conduct its business in a
first class and reputable manner in order to maximize sales and
Rents payable to Lessor.
ARTICLE l5. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES
If, during the term of this Lease, the Leased Premises are
totally or partially destroyed by fire or other elements, within
a reasonable time (but in no event longer than one hundred eighty
(180) days and subject to the provisions herein below), Lessee
shall repair and restore the improvements so damaged or destroyed
as nearly as may be practical to their condition immediately
prior to such casualty. All rents payable by Lessee shall be
abated during the period of repair and restoration to the extent
that Lessor shall be compensated by the proceeds of the rent loss
insurance required to be maintained by Lessee hereunder.
Provided Lessee is not in default hereunder (and retains
according to the terms hereof the right to rebuild) with the
Lessor's prior written consent, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed, Lessee shall have the right to
promptly and in good faith settle and adjust any claim under such
insurance policies with the insurance company or companies on the
amounts to be paid upon the loss. The insurance proceeds shall
be used to reimburse Lessee for the cost of rebuilding or
restoration of the Leased Premises. The Leased Premises shall be
so restored or rebuilt so as to be of at least equal value and
substantially the same character as prior to such damage or
destruction. If the insurance proceeds are less than Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000), they shall be paid to Lessee for such
repair and restoration. If the insurance proceeds are greater
than or equal to Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), they shall be
deposited by Lessee and Lessor into a customary construction
escrow at a nationally recognized title insurance company, or at
Lessee's option, with Lessor ("Escrowee") and shall be made
available from time to time to Lessee for such repair and
restoration. Such proceeds shall be disbursed in conformity with
the terms and conditions of a commercially reasonable
construction loan agreement. Lessee shall, in either instance,
deliver to Lessor or Escrowee (as the case may be) satisfactory
evidence of the estimated cost of completion together with such
architect's certificates, waivers of lien, contractor's sworn
statements and other evidence of cost and of payments as the
Lessor or Escrowee may reasonably require and approve. If the
estimated cost of the work exceeds Ten Percent (10%) of the
original cost to Lessor to acquire its interest in the Lease
Premises from Lessee, all plans and specifications for such
rebuilding or restoration shall be subject to the reasonable
approval of Lessor.
Any insurance proceeds remaining with Escrowee after the
completion of the repair or restoration shall be paid to Lessor
to reduce the sum of monies expended by Lessor to acquire from
Lessee its interest in the Lease Premises, and annual rent
hereunder shall be reduced by 11.25% of such amount.
If the proceeds from the insurance are insufficient, after
review of the bids for completion of such improvements, or should
become insufficient during the course of construction, to pay for
the total cost of repair or restoration, Lessee shall, prior to
commencement of work, demonstrate to Escrowee and Lessor's
reasonable satisfaction, the availability of such funds necessary
to completion construction and Lessee shall deposit the same with
Escrowee for disbursement under the construction escrow
agreement. Provided, further, that should the Leased Premises be
damaged or destroyed to the extent of fifty (50%) percent of its
value or such that Lessee cannot carry on business as a casual
dining restaurant without (in Lessor's reasonable opinion) being
closed for more than sixty (60) days (which duration of closure
may be established by Lessee by the affidavit of an independent
third party contractor as to the estimated time of repair) during
the last two years of the remaining term of this Lease or any of
the option terms of this Lease, if any further options to renew
remain, Lessee may elect within 30 days of such damage, to then
exercise at least one (1) option to renew this Lease so that the
remaining term of the Lease is not less than five (5) years in
order to be entitled to such insurance proceeds for restoration
or rebuilding. Absent such election, this Lease shall terminate
upon Lessor's receipt of the insurance proceeds in the amount
estimated to restore or rebuild the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE l6. ACTS OF DEFAULT
(A) Each of the following shall be deemed a default by Lessee
and a breach of this Lease:
1. Failure to pay the Rent or any
monetary obligation herein reserved, or any part
thereof when the same shall be due and payable.
Interest and late charges for failure to pay Rent
when due shall accrue if Lessee shall fail to make
payment within five days after notice to Lessee that
Rent has not been paid. Lessee shall be granted
five days after written notice to cure such failure
to pay the Rent or any other monetary obligation
herein reserved.
2. Failure to do, observe, keep
and perform any of the other terms, covenants,
conditions, agreements and provisions in this Lease
to be done, observed, kept and performed by Lessee;
provided, however, that Lessee shall have Thirty
(30) days after written notice from Lessor within
which to cure such default, or such longer time as
may be reasonably necessary if such default cannot
reasonably be cured within Thirty (30) days, if
Lessee is diligently pursuing a course of conduct
that in Lessor's reasonable opinion is capable of
curing such default, but in any event such longer
time shall not exceed 90 days after written notice
from Lessor of the default hereunder.
3. The abandonment of the premises
by Lessee, the adjudication of Lessee as a bankrupt,
the making by Lessee of a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors, the taking by Lessee of the
benefit of any insolvency act or law, the
appointment of a permanent receiver or trustee in
bankruptcy for Lessee property, or the appointment
of a temporary receiver which is not vacated or set
aside within sixty (60) days from the date of such
appointment.
ARTICLE l7. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
In the event of any uncured default by Lessee and at any time
thereafter, Lessor may serve a written notice upon Lessee that
Lessor elects to terminate this Lease upon a specified date not
less than ten (10) days after the date of serving such notice of
termination, and this Lease shall then terminate on the date so
specified as if that date had been originally fixed as the
expiration date of the term herein granted, provided, however,
that Lessee shall have continuing liability for future rents for
the remainder of the original term and any exercised renewal term
as set forth in Article 19, notwithstanding any earlier
termination of the Lease hereunder, preserving unto Lessor the
benefit of its bargained-for rental payments.
ARTICLE l8. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF RE-ENTRY
In the event that this Lease shall be terminated as
hereinbefore provided, or by summary proceedings or otherwise, or
in the event of an uncured default hereunder by Lessee, or in the
event that the premises or any part thereof, shall be abandoned
by Lessee, then Lessor or its agents, servants or
representatives, may immediately or at any time thereafter, re-
enter and resume possession of the premises or any part thereof,
and remove all persons and property therefrom, either by summary
dispossess proceedings or by a suitable action or proceeding at
law, or by force or otherwise without being liable for any
damages therefor.
ARTICLE l9. LESSEE'S CONTINUING LIABILITY
(A) Should Lessor elect to re-enter as provided in this Lease
or should it take possession pursuant to legal proceedings or
pursuant to any notice provided for by law, it may either (i)
terminate this Lease or (ii) it may from time to time, without
terminating the contractual obligation of Lessee to pay Rent
under this Lease, make such alterations and repairs as may be
necessary to relet the Leased Premises or any part thereof for
such Term or Renewal Terms, at such Rent or Rents, and upon such
other terms and conditions as Lessor in its sole discretion may
deem advisable. Termination of Lessee's right to possession by
Court Order shall be sufficient evidence of the termination of
Lessee's possessory rights under this Lease, and the filing of
such an Order shall be notice of the termination of Lessee's
Option to Purchase or Right of First Refusal as set forth in any
Memorandum of Lease of record.
(B) Upon each such reletting, without termination of the
contractual obligation of Lessee to pay Rent under this Lease,
all Rents received by Lessor shall be applied as follows:
1. First, to the payment of any
indebtedness other than Rent due hereunder from
Lessee to Lessor;
2. Second, to the payment of any
costs and expenses of such reletting, including
brokerage fees and attorney's fees and of costs of
such alterations and repairs;
3. Third, to the payment of Rent
and other monetary obligations due and unpaid
hereunder;
4. Finally, the residue, if any,
shall be held by Lessor and applied in payment of
future Rent as the same may become due and payable
hereunder.
If such Rents received from such reletting during any month are
less than that to be paid during that month by Lessee hereunder,
Lessee shall pay any such deficiency to Lessor. Such deficiency
shall be calculated and paid monthly. No such re-entry or taking
possession of such Leased Premises by Lessor shall be construed
as an election on its part to terminate Lessee's contractual
obligations under this Lease respecting the payment of rent and
obligations for the costs of repair and maintenance unless a
written notice of such intention be given to Lessee.
(C) Notwithstanding any such reletting without termination,
Lessor may at any time thereafter elect to terminate this Lease
for any breach.
(D) In addition to any other remedies Lessor may have with
this Article 19, Lessor may recover from Lessee all damages it
may incur by reason of any breach. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Lessor may recover the following as
liquidated damages if Lessor elects to terminate the Lease: The
cost of recovering and reletting the Leased Premises; reasonable
attorney's fees; and, the present value (discounted at a rate of
10% per annum) of the excess of the amount of Rent and charges
equivalent to Rent reserved in this Lease for the remainder of
the Term over the then reasonable Rent value of the Leased
Premises (or the actual Rents receivable by Lessor, if relet) for
the remainder of the Term, all of which amounts shall be
immediately due and payable from Lessee to Lessor in full. In
the event that the Rent obtained from such alternative or
substitute tenant is more than the Rent which Lessee is obligated
to pay under this Lease, then such excess shall be paid to Lessor
provided that Lessor shall credit such excess against the
outstanding obligations of Lessee due pursuant hereto, if any.
(E) It is the object and purpose of this Article 19 that
Lessor shall be kept whole and shall suffer no damage by way of
non-payment of Rent or by way of diminution in Rent. Lessee
waives and will waive all rights to trial by jury in any summary
proceedings or in any action brought to recover Rent herein which
may hereafter be instituted by Lessor against Lessee in respect
to the Leased Premises. Lessee hereby waives any rights of re-
entry it may have or any rights of redemption or rights to redeem
this Lease upon a termination of this Lease.
ARTICLE 20. PERSONALTY, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
(A) All building fixtures, building machinery, and building
equipment used in connection with the operation of the Leased
Premises including, but not limited to, heating, electrical
wiring, lighting, ventilating, plumbing, air conditioning
systems, and the equipment owned by Lessor and leased to Lessee
hereunder as specifically set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference shall be the property of
Lessor. All trade fixtures and all other fixtures and articles
of personal property owned by Lessee shall remain the property of
Lessee.
(B) Lessee shall furnish and pay for any and all equipment,
furniture, trade fixtures, and signs, except for such items, if
any, described in Article 20(A) above, as owned by Lessor.
(C) At the end of the term of this Lease, the property
described at Article 20(B) above, after written notice to Lessor
given at least ten (10) days prior thereto, may be removed from
the Leased Premises by Lessee regardless of whether or not such
property is attached to the Leased Premises so as to constitute a
"fixture" within the meaning of the law; however, all damages and
repairs to the Leased Premises which may be caused by the removal
of such property shall be paid for by Lessee.
ARTICLE 2l. LIENS
Lessee shall not do or cause anything to be done whereby the
Leased Premises may be encumbered by any mechanic's or other
liens. Whenever and as often as any mechanic's or other lien is
filed against said Leased Premises purporting to be for labor or
materials furnished or to be furnished to Lessee, Lessee shall
remove the lien of record by payment or by bonding with a surety
company authorized to do business in the state in which the
property is located, within twenty (20) days from the date of the
filing of said mechanic's or other lien and delivery of notice
thereof to Lessee of Lessee's obligation under this Lease.
Should Lessee fail to take the foregoing steps within said twenty
(20) day period, Lessor shall have the right, among other things,
to pay said lien without inquiring into the validity thereof, and
Lessee shall forthwith reimburse Lessor for the total expense
incurred by it in discharging said lien as additional Rent
hereunder.
ARTICLE 22. NO WAIVER BY LESSOR EXCEPT IN WRITING
No agreement to accept a surrender of the Leased Premises or
termination of this Lease shall be valid unless in writing signed
by Lessor. The delivery of keys to any employee of
Lessor or Lessor's agents shall not operate as a termination of
the Lease or a surrender of the premises. The failure of Lessor
to seek redress for violation of any rule or regulation, shall
not prevent a subsequent act, which would have originally
constituted a violation, from having all the force and effect of
an original violation. Neither payment by Lessee or receipt by
Lessor of a lesser amount than the Rent herein stipulated shall
be deemed to be other than on account of the earliest stipulated
Rent. Nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check nor
any letter accompanying any check or payment as Rent be deemed an
accord and satisfaction. Lessor may accept such check or payment
without prejudice to Lessor's right to recover the balance of
such Rent or pursue any other remedy provided in this Lease.
This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties, and
any executory agreement hereafter made shall be ineffective to
change it, modify it or discharge it, in whole or in part, unless
such executory agreement is in writing and signed by the party
against whom enforcement of the change, modification or discharge
is sought.
ARTICLE 23. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Lessor covenants that Lessee, upon paying the Rent set forth
in Article 4 and all other sums herein reserved as Rent and upon
the due performance of all the terms, covenants, conditions and
agreements herein contained on Lessee's part to be kept and
performed, shall have, hold and enjoy the Leased Premises free
from molestation, eviction, or disturbance by Lessor, or by any
other person or persons lawfully claiming the same, and that
Lessor has good right to make this Lease for the full term
granted, including renewal periods.
ARTICLE 24. BREACH - PAYMENT OF COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES
Each party agrees to pay and discharge all reasonable costs,
and actual attorneys' fees, including but not limited to
attorney's fees incurred at the trial level and in any appellate
or bankruptcy proceeding, and expenses that shall be incurred by
the prevailing party in enforcing the covenants, conditions and
terms of this Lease or defending against an alleged breach,
including the costs of reletting. Such costs, attorneys fees,
and expenses if incurred by Lessor shall be considered as Rent as
due and owing in addition to any Rent defined in Article 4
hereof.
ARTICLE 25. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
Either party to this Lease will, at any time, upon not less
than ten (l0) days prior request by the other party, execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the requesting party a statement in
writing, executed by an executive officer of such party,
certifying that: (a) this Lease is unmodified (or if modified
then disclosure of such modification shall be made); (b) this
Lease is in full force and effect; (c) the date to which the Rent
and other charges have been paid; and (d) to the knowledge of the
signer of such certificate that the other party is not in default
in the performance of any covenant, agreement or condition
contained in this Lease, or if a default does exist, specifying
each such default of which the signer may have knowledge. It is
intended that any such statement delivered pursuant to this
Article may be relied upon by any prospective purchaser or
mortgagee of the Leased Premises or any assignee of such
mortgagee or a purchaser of the leasehold estate.
ARTICLE 26. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During the term of this Lease, Lessee will, within ninety (90)
days after the end of Lessee's fiscal year, furnish its financial
statements to Lessor. The financial statements shall be
reviewed, at the Lessee's expense, by an independent certified
public accountant and shall be prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. The reviewed financial
statements shall be accompanied by the preparing accountant's
opinion. Additionally, during the term of the Lease, Lessee will
within thirty (30) days from the end of each quarter of each
fiscal year, furnish Lessor with Lessee's financial statements
and operating statements of the Leased Premises for such quarter.
Lessor shall have the right to require such operating statements
on a monthly basis. Said quarterly (or monthly, if requested by
Lessor) statements do not need to be prepared by an independent
certified public accountant, but shall be certified as true and
correct by the chief financial officer of Lessee. The financial
statements shall include a balance sheet and related statements
of income, changes in cash funds, changes in capital, and related
notes to financial statements.
ARTICLE 27. MORTGAGE
Lessee does hereby agree to make reasonable modifications of
this Lease requested by any Mortgagee of record from time to time
provided such modifications are not substantial and do not
increase any of the Rents or materially modify any of the
elements of this Lease.
ARTICLE 28. OPTION TO RENEW
If this Lease is not previously canceled or terminated and if
Lessee is not then in default or has not failed to comply with
and perform any of the covenants and conditions in this Lease
more than 3 times in any previous 36 month period, then Lessee
shall have the option to renew this Lease upon the same
conditions and covenants contained in this Lease for Three (3)
consecutive periods of Five (5) years each (singularly "Renewal
Term"). Rent during each of the Lease Years of any renewal
period shall increase by 1.925% of the Rent payable for the
preceding Lease Year.
The first Renewal Term will commence on the day following the
date the original Term expires and successive Renewal Terms would
commence on the day of following the last day of the then
expiring Renewal Term. Lessee must give one hundred eighty (l80)
days written notice to Lessor of its intent to exercise this
option prior to the expiration of the original Term of this Lease
or any Renewal Term, as the case may be.
ARTICLE 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
(A) All written notices shall be given to Lessor by certified
mail. Notices to either party shall be addressed to the person
and address given on the first page hereof. Lessor and Lessee
may, from time to time, change these addresses by notifying each
other of this change in writing. Notices of overdue Rent may be
sent to Lessee by regular, special delivery, or nationally
recognized overnight mail.
(B) The terms, conditions and covenants contained in this
Lease and any riders and plans attached hereto shall bind and
inure to the benefit of Lessor and Lessee and their respective
successors, heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.
(C) This Lease shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of Louisiana.
(D) In the event that any provision of this Lease shall be
held invalid or unenforceable, no other provisions of this Lease
shall be affected by such holding, and all of the remaining
provisions of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect
pursuant to the terms hereof.
(E) The Article captions are inserted only for convenience
and reference, and are not intended, in any way, to define,
limit, describe the scope, intent, and language of this Lease or
its provisions.
(F) In the event Lessee remains in possession of the premises
herein leased after the expiration of this Lease and without the
execution of a new lease, it shall be deemed to be occupying said
premises as a tenant from month-to-month, subject to all the
conditions, provisions, and obligations of this Lease insofar as
the same can be applicable to a month-to-month tenancy except
that the monthly installment of Rent shall be increased 150% of
the amount due on the last month prior to such expiration.
(G) If any installment of Rent (whether lump sum, monthly
installments, or any other monetary amounts required by this
Lease to be paid by Lessee and deemed to constitute Rent
hereunder) shall not be paid when due and shall remain unpaid for
five days after written notice to Lessee, or financial statements
required to be delivered hereunder by Lessee remain undelivered
when due for five days after written notice to Lessee, Lessor
shall have the right to charge Lessee a late charge of $250.00
per month for each month (or portion thereof) that any amount of
Rent installment remains unpaid or such financial statements
remain undelivered. Said late charge shall commence after such
installment is due and continue until said installment, interest
and all accrued late charges are paid in full.
(H) Any part of the Leased Premises (excluding the Building)
may be conveyed by Lessor for private or public non-exclusive
easement purposes at any time, provided such easement does not
interfere with the business of Lessee. In such event Lessor
shall, at its own cost and expense, restore the remaining portion
of the Leased Premises to the extent necessary to render it
reasonably suitable for the purposes for which it was leased, all
to be done without adjustments in Rent to be paid by Lessee. All
proceeds from any conveyance of an easement shall belong solely
to Lessor.
(I) For the purpose of this Lease, the term "Rent" shall be
defined as Rent under Article 4, and any other monetary amounts
required by this Lease to be paid by Lessee.
(J) Lessee agrees to cooperate with Lessor to allow Lessor to
obtain and use at Lessor's expense promotional photographs of the
Leased Premises, to the extent permitted by Lessee's franchisor.
ARTICLE 30. REMEDIES
NON-EXCLUSIVITY. Notwithstanding anything contained herein it
is the intent of the parties that the rights and remedies
contained herein shall not be exclusive but rather shall be
cumulative along with all of the rights and remedies of the
parties which they may have at law or equity.
ARTICLE 31. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INDEMNITY
Lessee covenants, represents and warrants to Lessor, its
successors and assigns, (i) that (except for items normally used
by Lessee in the course of restaurant operations and in such
case, such items are used and stored in accordance with
applicable law or regulation) it has not used or permitted and
will not use or permit the Leased Premises to be used, whether
directly or through contractors, agents or tenants, and to the
best of Lessee's knowledge and except as disclosed to Lessor in
writing, the Leased Premises has not at any time been used for
the generating, transporting, treating, storage, manufacture,
emission of, or disposal of any dangerous, toxic or hazardous
pollutants, chemicals, wastes or substances as defined in the
Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), the Federal Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), or any other
federal, state or local environmental laws, statutes,
regulations, requirements and ordinances ("Hazardous Materials");
(ii) that there have been no investigations or reports involving
Lessee, or the Leased Premises by any governmental authority
which in any way pertain to Hazardous Materials (iii) that the
operation of the Leased Premises has not violated and is not
currently violating any federal, state or local law, regulation,
ordinance or requirement governing Hazardous Materials; (iv) that
the Leased Premises is not listed in the United States
Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List of
Hazardous Waste Sites nor any other list, schedule, log,
inventory or record of Hazardous Materials or hazardous waste
sites, whether maintained by the United States Government or any
state or local agency; and (v) that the Leased Premises will not
contain any formaldehyde, urea or asbestos, except as may have
been disclosed in writing to Lessor by Lessee at the time of
execution and delivery of this Lease. Lessee agrees to indemnify
and reimburse Lessor, its successors and assigns, for:
(a) any breach of these representations and warranties, and
(b)any loss, damage, expense or cost arising out of or
incurred by Lessor which is the result of a breach of,
misstatement of or misrepresentation of the above
covenants, representations and warranties, and
(c)any and all liability of any kind whatsoever which
Lessor may, for any cause and at any time, sustain or
incur by reason of Hazardous Materials discovered on the
Leased Premises during the term hereof or placed or
released on the Leased Premises by Lessee;
together with all attorneys' fees, costs and disbursements
incurred in connection with the defense of any action against
Lessor arising out of the above. These covenants,
representations and warranties shall be deemed continuing
covenants, representations and warranties for the benefit of
Lessor, and any successors and assigns of Lessor and shall
survive expiration or sooner termination of this Lease. The
amount of all such indemnified loss, damage, expense or cost,
shall bear interest thereon at the highest rate of interest
allowed by law and shall become immediately due and payable in
full on demand of Lessor, its successors and assigns. Lessee
shall not be responsible for any liabilities under this Article
if the liability results from activities of Lessor or any agent,
employee, or contractor of Lessor.
ARTICLE 32. ESCROWS
Upon a default by Lessee or upon the request of Lessor's
Mortgagee, if any, Lessee shall deposit with Lessor on the first
day of each and every month, an amount equal to one-twelfth
(1/12th) of the estimated annual real estate taxes, assessments
and insurance ("Charges") due on the Leased Premises, or such
higher amounts reasonably determined by Lessor as necessary to
accumulate such amounts to enable Lessor to pay all charges due
and owing at least thirty (30) days prior to the date such
amounts are due and payable. From time to time out of such
deposits Lessor will, upon the presentation to Lessor by Lessee
of the bills therefor, pay the Charges or will upon presentation
of receipted bills therefor, reimburse Lessee for such payments
made by Lessee. In the event the deposits on hand shall not be
sufficient to pay all of the estimated Charges when the same
shall become due from time to time or the prior payments shall be
less than the currently estimated monthly amounts, then Lessee
shall pay to Lessor on demand any amount necessary to make up the
deficiency. The excess of any such deposits shall be credited to
subsequent payments to be made for such items. If a default or
an event of default shall occur under the terms of this Lease,
Lessor may, at its option, without being required so to do, apply
any Deposit on hand to cure the default, in such order and manner
as Lessor may elect.
ARTICLE 33. NET LEASE
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary it
is the intent of the parties hereto that this Lease shall be a
net lease and that the Rent defined pursuant to Article 4 should
be a net Rent paid to Lessor. Any and all other expenses
including but not limited to, maintenance, repair, insurance,
taxes, and assessments, shall be paid by Lessee.
ARTICLE 34. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Lessor, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby gives
and grants to Lessee a right of first refusal (the "Refusal
Right") to purchase the Leased Premises, subject to the following
terms and conditions:
(A) Duration of Refusal Right. The Refusal Right and all
rights and privileges of Lessee hereunder shall be in force for
the term of this Lease (including any exercised renewal terms
hereof) until the expiration of Lessee's right to possession.
(B) Manner of Exercising Refusal Right. If Lessor shall
desire to sell the Leased Premises (subject to the terms of this
Lease), Lessor shall give Lessee written notice of Lessor's
intention to sell Lessor's interest in the Leased Premises. Such
notice ("Lessor's Notice") shall state a price at which (or
greater) Lessor intends to sell its interest. For ten (10)
business days following the giving of such notice, Lessee shall
have the option to purchase the Lessor's interest at the price in
cash stated in the Lessor's Notice. A written notice in
substantially the following form, addressed to Lessor and signed
by Lessee and given, in accordance with the provisions of Article
29(A) hereof, within the period for exercising the Refusal Right,
submitted with a bank cashier's check or money order payable to
the order of Lessor in the amount of $5,000.00 (the "Earnest
Money") shall be an effective exercise of Lessee's Refusal Right,
to wit:
(date)
"We hereby exercise the Refusal Right to purchase the property
commonly known as Denny's, Covington, La., pursuant to the Right
of First Refusal contained in that certain Net Lease Agreement
between us pertaining to said premises."
(C) Terms of Sale if Refusal Right Exercised. Upon Lessee's
exercise of the Refusal Right in accordance with the provisions
of subparagraph (B) hereof, Lessor shall be obligated to sell and
convey by recordable Act of Cash Sale, good and marketable title
to the Leased Premises subject only to the matters affecting
title which were of record at the time Lessor came into title to
the Leased Premises and those matters which Lessee created,
suffered or permitted to accrue during the term hereof, and
Lessee shall be obligated to purchase the Premises upon the
following terms and conditions:
(i) Price. The price "Purchase Price" at which Lessor
shall sell and Lessee shall purchase the Leased Premises
shall be the price stated in Lessor's Notice.
(ii)Closing. Closing shall be eighty (80) days after
the expiration of the twenty days within which Lessee
may exercise its Refusal Right, unless the parties
mutually agree otherwise. The Purchase Price less
credit for the Earnest Money shall be tendered in cash
or other certified funds by Lessee at Closing.
(iii) Evidence of Title. Not less than
ten (10) days prior to closing , Lessor shall obtain a
commitment for a ALTA owner's policy of title insurance
dated within thirty (30) days of the closing date,
issued by a nationally recognized title insurance
company selected by Lessor (the "Title Company") in the
amount of the Purchase Price determined pursuant to
subparagraph (C)(i) above, naming Lessee as the proposed
insured, and covering the fee simple title to the Leased
Premises, and showing Lessor vested with good title to
the Leased Premises subject only to the matters
affecting title which were of record at the time Lessor
came into title to the Leased Premises and those matters
which Lessee created, suffered or permitted to accrue
during the term hereof. Such title commitment shall be
conclusive evidence of good title. If Lessee shall make
objection to the marketability of title, Lessor shall
have no obligation to make title marketable, but may
withdraw Lessor's notice of intent to market the
Premises.
(iv)Prorations. Lessor shall pay the cost of the
aforesaid title policy and any and all state and
municipal taxes imposed by law on the transfer of the
title to the Leased Premises, or the transaction
pursuant to which such transfer occurs. Water, sewer
and other utility charges, if any, which are not
metered, driveway permit charges, if any, general real
estate taxes, and other similar items, shall be adjusted
ratably as of the Closing, except to the extent
otherwise settled between the parties pursuant to other
provisions of this Lease. No portion of the Base Rent
paid by Lessee shall be credited toward the Purchase
Price but Lessee shall be given a credit for rent
prepaid for any period after the Closing.
(v) Escrow Closing. At the election of Lessor or Lessee
upon notice to the other party not less than five (5)
days prior to the Closing, this sale shall be closed
through an escrow with the Title Company, in accordance
with the general provisions of the usual form of Act of
Cash Sale and Money Escrow Agreement then is use by said
company, with such special provisions inserted in the
escrow agreement as may be required to conform with this
agreement. Upon the creation of such an escrow,
anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, paying
of the purchase price and delivery of the Act of Cash
Sale shall be made through the escrow. The cost of the
escrow shall be divided equally between the Lessor and
Lessee. If for any reason other than Lessee's default,
the transaction fails to close, the Earnest Money shall
be returned to Lessee forthwith.
(vi)Remedies on Default. If Lessee defaults under the
provisions of this subparagraph 34(C), Lessor shall have
the right to annul the provisions of this paragraph 34
by giving Lessee notice of such election, provided that
Lessor has first notified Lessee of such default and
Lessee has failed to cure the same within ten (10) days
after such notice. Upon Lessor's notice of annulment in
accordance herewith, the Earnest Money shall be
forfeited and paid to Lessor as liquidated damages,
which shall be Lessor's sole and exclusive remedy. If
Lessor defaults under the provisions of this
subparagraph 34(C) and fails to cure such default within
ten (10) days after being notified of the same by
Lessee, then in such event, (i) the Earnest Money at
Lessee's election and immediately upon its demand shall
be returned to Lessee, which return shall not, however,
in any way release or absolve Lessor from its
obligations hereunder and (ii) Lessee shall be entitled
to all remedies (both legal and equitable) the law (both
statutory and decisional) of the state in which the
Leased Premises are situated provides without first
having to tender the balance of the purchase price as a
condition precedent thereof and without having to make
any election of such remedies.
(D) Effect of Refusal Right on Lease. If the Refusal Right
is exercised, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect
until the Closing hereinabove specified. If the Refusal Right is
exercised only as to all of an offered undivided portion of the
fee simple to the Leased Premises, the Lease shall remain in full
force and effect without merger or termination of this Lease
because of such purchase.If for any reason such Closing fails to
occur, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, except
that if the provisions of this paragraph 34 are annulled by
Lessor, in accordance with subparagraph 34(C)(vi), by reason of a
default by Lessee, this Lease shall continue but without the
provisions of this paragraph 34 being a part hereof.
(E) If Lessee fails to exercise its Refusal Right, Lessee
shall sign an appropriate waiver of its rights hereunder, such
waiver to be effective for the six months folowing the
exexecution of such waiver, but notwithstanding the execution or
failure to execute such waiver by Lessee, if Lessee fails to
exercise its Refusal Right hereunder, Lessor shall be free to
sell all or any portion of its interest in the Leased Premises
for six months following the expiration of the twenty days within
which Lessee may exercise its Refusal Right, provided that Lessor
shall sell its interest for a price equal to or greater than the
price (prorata with respect to the sale of a partial interest
therein) set forth in Lessor's Notice. This Right of First
Refusal shall survive any sale of the Leased Premises and shall
apply to any subsequent sale or potential sale by Lessor or its
assigns, but only as to such portion of or partial interest in
the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE 35. OPTION TO PURCHASE
Lessor, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby gives
and grants to Lessee the exclusive and irrevocable option (the
"Option") to purchase the Leased Premises, subject to the
following terms and conditions:
(A) Duration of Option. The Option and all rights and
privileges of Lessee hereunder shall be in force for the period
commencing after the end of the Sixth (6th) Lease Year and
continuing until the expiration of the Term or any on-going
Renewal Term.
(B) Manner of Exercising Option. A written notice in
substantially the following form, addressed to Lessor and signed
by Lessee and given, in accordance with the provisions of Article
29(A) hereof, within the period for exercising the Option,
submitted with a bank cashier's check or money order payable to
the order of Lessor in the amount of $5,000.00 (the "Deposit")
shall be an effective exercise of the Option, to wit:
(date)
"We hereby exercise the Option to purchase the property commonly
known as Denny's Restaurant, Covington, La., pursuant to the
option to purchase contained in that certain Net Lease Agreement
between us pertaining to said premises."
(C) Terms of Sale if Option Exercised. Upon Lessee's
exercise of the Option in accordance with the provisions of
subparagraph (B) hereof, Lessor shall be obligated to sell and
convey by recordable Act of Cash Sale, good and marketable title
to the Leased Premises subject only to the matters affecting
title of record at the time Lessor acquired title to the Leased
Premises and those matters which Lessee has suffered, created, or
permitted to accrue during the term hereof, and Lessee shall be
obligated to purchase the Premises upon the following terms and
conditions:
(i) Price. The price "Purchase Price" at which Lessor
shall sell and Lessee shall purchase the Leased Premises
shall be the then current annual Base Rent capitalized
at the rate of 10 percent (10%), e.g. (current annual
Base Rent divided by 0.10).
(ii)Closing. Closing shall be thirty (30) days after
the Option is exercised, unless the parties mutually
agree otherwise. The Purchase Price less credit for the
Deposit shall be tendered in cash or other certified
funds by Lessee at Closing.
(iii) Evidence of Title. Not less than
ten (10) days prior to closing, Lessee shall obtain a
commitment for a TLTA owner's policy of title insurance
dated within thirty (30) days of the closing date,
issued by a nationally recognized title insurance
company approved by Lessor (the "Title Company") in the
amount of the Purchase Price determined pursuant to
subparagraph (C)(i) above, naming Lessee as the proposed
insured, and covering the fee simple title to the Leased
Premises, and showing Lessor vested with good title to
the Leased Premises subject only to the matters
affecting title which were of record at the time Lessor
acquired title to the Leased Premises and those matters
which Lessee has suffered, created, or permitted to
accrue during the term hereof. Such title commitment
shall be conclusive evidence of good title.
(iv)Prorations. Lessor shall pay the cost of the
aforesaid title policy and any and all state and
municipal taxes imposed by law on the transfer of the
title to the Leased Premises, or the transaction
pursuant to which such transfer occurs. Water, sewer
and other utility charges, if any, which are not
metered, driveway permit charges, if any, general real
estate taxes, and other similar items, shall be adjusted
ratably as of the Closing, except to the extent
otherwise settled between the parties pursuant to other
provisions of this Lease. No portion of the Base Rent
paid by Lessee shall be credited toward the Purchase
Price but Lessee shall be given a credit for rent
prepaid for any period after the Closing.
(v) Escrow Closing. At the election of Lessor or Lessee
upon notice to the other party not less than five (5)
days prior to the Closing, this sale shall be closed
through an escrow with the Title Company, in accordance
with the general provisions of the usual form of Act of
Cash Sale and Escrow Agreement then is use by said
company, with such special provisions inserted in the
escrow agreement as may be required to conform with this
agreement. Upon the creation of such an escrow,
anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, paying
of the purchase price and delivery of the Act of Sale
shall be made through the escrow. The cost of the
escrow shall be divided equally between the Lessor and
Lessee. If for any reason other than Lessee's default,
the transaction fails to close, the Deposit shall be
returned to Lessee forthwith.
(vi)Remedies on Default. If Lessee defaults under the
provisions of this subparagraph 35(C), Lessor shall have
the right to annul the provisions of this paragraph 35
by giving Lessee notice of such election, provided that
Lessor has first notified Lessee of such default and
Lessee has failed to cure the same within ten (10) days
after such notice. Upon Lessor's notice of annulment in
accordance herewith, the Deposit shall be forfeited and
paid to Lessor as liquidated damages, which shall be
Lessor's sole and exclusive remedy. If Lessor defaults
under the provisions of this subparagraph 35(C) and
fails to cure such default within ten (10) days after
being notified of the same by Lessee, then in such
event, (i) the Deposit at Lessee's election and
immediately upon its demand shall be returned to Lessee,
which return shall not, however, in any way release or
absolve Lessor from its obligations hereunder and (ii)
Lessee shall be entitled to all remedies (both legal and
equitable) the law (both statutory and decisional) of
the state in which the Leased Premises are situated
provides without first having to tender the balance of
the purchase price as a condition precedent thereof and
without having to make any election of such remedies.
(D) Effect of Option on Lease. If the Option is exercised,
this Lease shall continue in full force and effect until the
Closing hereinabove specified. If for any reason such Closing
fails to occur, this Lease shall continue in full force and
effect, except that if the provisions of this paragraph 35 are
annulled by Lessor, in accordance with subparagraph 35(C)(vi), by
reason of a default by Lessee, this Lease shall continue but
without the provisions of this paragraph 35 being a part hereof.
ARTICLE 36. DENNY'S FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Lessor and Lessee expressly acknowledge the existence of a
Franchise Agreement between Lessee and Denny's, Inc.
("Franchisor") for the Denny's Restaurant located on the Leased
Premises. In the event of a default under or termination of the
Franchise Agreement or this Lease, Lessor hereby agrees to allow
Franchisor, for a period of thirty (30) days after prior written
notice to Lessor, to enter the Premises for the purpose of
removing any items, signs or equipment not owned by Lessor,
displaying Franchisor's trademarks, from said items, signs or
equipment, without damaging the Leased Premises (or in the case
of unavoidable damage, Franchisor shall restore the Leased
Premises to its prior undamaged condition at Franchisor's
expense). Furthermore, in the event of a termination of the
Franchise Agreement or Lessee's rights to possession under this
Lease, Lessor agrees to the assignment of the Lease to
Franchisor, at Franchisor's sole option, subject to Franchisor's
assumption of the duties and the unaccrued but not the then
existing debts and obligations of Lessee under this Lease,
provided said parties so agree to assume in writing within thirty
(30) days of written notice of termination. Lessor agrees to use
its best efforts to provide Franchisor with concurrent copies of
any written notices of default required to be given to Lessee
hereunder, but Lessor's failure to provide such copies shall not
be a defense or bar to the enforcement of Lessor's rights
hereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have respectively signed
and sealed this Lease as of the day and year first above written.
LESSEE: HUNTINGTON RESTAURANTS GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Richard P Beattie
Its: President
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LESSOR: AEI INCOME & GROWTH FUND XXI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
a Minnesota limited partnership
By: AEI FUND MANAGEMENT XXI, INC., a Minnesota corporation
By:/s/ Robert P Johnson
Robert P. Johnson, President
