HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-14 02-26 RESOLVEItem No. 02-16
Date: November 14, 2001
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Ratifying Execution of Indenture of Lease with Maine
Aviation historical Society
Responsible Department: Legal
Commentary:
In 1999, the Airport Department, in cooperation with Stephen Bolduc, Executive Manager of Banair
Corporation, had negotiated a lease agreement with Maine Aviation Historical Society for the use of
Building #98 and surrounding land in the BIA complex for an aviation museum and exposition building
Among the goals and objectives of the Society is to create and increase awareness of Maine's aviation
heritage through the use of exhibits and educational programs for the general public.
The Airport Committee had reviewed the terms of Ne lease and recommended approval at Its March 31,
1999 meeting.
The Maine Aviation Historical Society executed the lease in August 1999, but Council approval was never
obtained. This Resolve would approve the lease.
Manager's Comments:
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(TITLE.) Resolve, Ratifying Execution of Indenture Of Lease with Maine Aviation Historical
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THAT the action of Edward A. Barrett, City Manager, in executing an
Indenture of lease between the City of Bangor and the Maine Aviation Historical Society for the
operation of an aviation museum and exposition building in the BIA Complex is hereby ratif2d
and confirmed. A copy of said Indenture of Lease is attached hereto.
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THIS INDENTURE OF LEASE, executed this K day of
1999, by and between:
CITY OF BANGOR, a municipal corporation organized and
existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of
Maine, and having its principal offices at 73 Harlow Street,
Bangor, Maine (hereinafter referred to as "Lessor');
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MAINE AVIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY, a non-profit
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Maine, (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee')
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is the owner of an airport commonly
known as "Bangor International Airport', formerly known as Dow Air Force Base,
located in the City of Bangor, County of Penobscot, State of Maine (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as the "Airport'); and
WHEREAS, Lessee wishes to lease buildings and land in the Bangor
International Airport Complex for the operation of an aviation museum and exposition
building;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1- PREMISES
The Lessor, for and in consideration of the rents to be paid and the
obligations to be performed by Lessee as hereinafter provided, does hereby demise
and lease unto Lessee, and the Lessee does hereby take and hire, upon and subject to
the terms and conditions hereinafter expressed the following described premises in His
present physical condition -
Building #98 and the adjacent land area
All as shown on a plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
ARTICLE II -TERM
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the demised premises unto the Lessee for a
term of ten (10) years commencing ,1999.
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The Lessee shall have the option to extend this Lease, with the consent of the
Lessor, for a further term often (10)years,fmm , 2009,
to .2019.
The option to extend provided for by this Article shall be exercised, if at all, as
follows and not otherwise: Not less than ninety (90) days before the natural termination
of the initial term herein provided for, the Lessee shall notify the Lessor in writing of its
intention not to have the lease extended as provided. In the absence of such
notification, the Lessor will consider it to be the Lessee's intent to exercise ds option
and extend this Lease whereupon the parties hereto shall proceed to negotiate
between themselves for the purpose of fixing a rental for the said extension period.
ARTICLE III - COMPUTATION OF ANNUAL RENTAL
A. Minimum Rent: The minimum rent to be paid by Lessee to Lessor
during the tens of this lease shall be one dollar ($1.00) per year.
B. Percentage Rent: In addition to the Minimum Rent, the Lessee shall
pay to the Lessor beginning in the sixth year of this lease five percent (5%) of annual
Gross Sales, as defined in paragraph C hereof.
C. Gross Sales as herein used are defined to mean the entire amount of
the actual cash received for all food, beverages and related products sold on, or from,
the demised premises. Gross Sales as herein used does not include ticket sales,
memberships or donations.
0. Commencing promptly in the sixth year of this Lease Agreement,
Lessee shall report to the Lessor within fifteen (15) days of the end of each month on
the Gross Sales in such month. Simultaneously with the submission of the such report
for each month, the Lessee shall pay the Lessor any percentage rent that may be due
for such month. On or before the expiration of sixty (50) days after the sixth year of the
Lease Agreement, and annually thereafter, Lessee shall submit to the Lessor a
statement of Gross Sales for the year previously terminated certified by its principal
financial officer to be accurate and in accordance with standard practices of accounting.
Simultaneously with the submission of such annual report, the Lessee shall pay to the
Lessor any amount of percentage rent due for such year in excess of the amounts
previously paid. Furthermore, the Lessor shall repay to the Lessee, promptly after the
submission of the annual report, any overpayments that the Lessee may have made to
the Lessor.
E. Lessee shall pay all rentals herein required, without prior demand
therefor, in lawful money of the United States, at the address of the Lessor as set forth
herein or at such other reasonable places as the Lessor may designate, on or before
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the fifteenth day of each calendar month. Late payments shall be subject to an
additional interest charge of one and ane -half per card (1.5%) per month to the date of
payment.
ARTICLE IV - RIGHT OF AUDIT
A. If the Lessor objects to any annual statement which the Lessee is
required to submit to the Lessor under the tens of this Lease, the Lessor shall give
notice within thirty (30) days after receipt of such statement to Lessee of such objection.
Unless within thirty (30) days after receipt by Lessee of such notice of objection, Lessee
shall satisfy the Lessor with respect to such statement thus complained of, the Lessor
shall have the privilege of having an audit made, at its expense, of the account books
and records relating to the Gross Sales of the Lessee. The Lessee shall render all
reasonable assistance to the auditor selected by the Lessor and shall provide access to
all books of account and other records that may be necessary to enable such auditors
to verity such reports of Gross Sales.
B. The Lessor's objection to any statement submitted by the Lessee shall
not in any way impair the Lessee's obligation to pay rent based on the statement
submitted. The Lessors acceptance of such payment shall in no manner constitute a
waiver of any right under this Lease or a waiver of the right to receive any percentage
rent ultimately determined to be owing to the Lessor by the Lessee.
ARTICLE V - USE, OCCUPANCY AND ALTERATIONS TO PREMISES
A. Lessee shall have the right to use, occupy and maintain the premises
herein described in a reasonably businesslike, careful, clean, and reasonably safe
manner for the purposes of constructing, operating and maintaining an aviation
museum and exposition building. Said premises shall be used, occupied and
maintained as an aviation museum and exposition building, and for no other purposes
whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
B. The Lessee's museum collection shall include, within six (6) months of
opening to the public, at least two (2) authentic and fully assembled aircraft in display
condition.
C. Lessee shall not use, occupy or maintain said premises in any manner
as to violate any municipal, state, or federal law or regulation, and, in particular,
regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration relating to the operation of Bangor
International Airport as a public airport.
D. Lessee shall make a good faith effort to inform its employees and
visitors of the rules and regulations of the Bangor International Airport and shall
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cooperate in every way with the Airport Manager to insure that such miss and
regulations are obeyed.
E. Lessee shall have the tight to make alterations and improvements to
the premises as it may choose, subject to the prior written approval of the Airport
Manager, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, and provided that such alterations,
additions and improvements do not weaken the structural integrity of the building, nor
decrease its functional quality, appearance or value, and further provided that any such
work shall be done entirely at the Lessee's own expense and will include returning
disrupted surfaces to a serviceable and attractive condition. Such alterations and
improvements shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with all applicable
building, fire, and property maintenance codes of the State of Maine, the Laws and
Ordinances of the City of Bangor including the site plan approval process outlined in the
laws and ordinances of the City of Bangor
F. Lessee shall have the right to erect signs on the leased premises
subject to the prior written approval of the Airport Manager, provided that such signs
comply with the City's Sign Ordinance and applicable F.A.A. Regulations.
G. Lessor, through its agents, shall have at all reasonable times the tight,
upon reasonable notification to the Lessee, to go on and inspect the premises with an
authorized representative of the Lessee, and the right of access to utility systems
located on the demised premises for the purposes of maintenance, repair, correction, or
inspection. For purposes of this paragraph, "reasonable notification" shall include any
actual notification to the Lessee or its agent not less than one business day prior to the
date of inspection. "Reasonable times" shall mean any time during Lessee's regular
business hours, or during normal weekday business hours if Lessee shall cease
operations or shall maintain other than normal business hours. Lessor reserves the
right to effect emergency repairs to any utility systems located on the demised premises
at any time, withoul prior notice or with such notice as is reasonable given the nature of
the emergency concemed, and to have access for this purpose.
Lessee hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not, during the term of
this lease, including any extension or renewal hereof, permanently place, cause to be
placed, depositor discharge any hazardous waste upon the demised premises, or upon
any other portion of Lessor's Bangor International Airport, and further expressly agrees
that it shall indemnify Lessor from any and all costs, expense or liability, of whatever
kind or nature, incurred by the Lessor in detecting, evaluating, removing, treating,
disposing of or otherwise responding to any hazardous waste placed or deposited in
violation of this paragraph.
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Lessee hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not, during the term of
this lease, including any extension or renewal hereof, violate any local, state or Federel
regulation, ordinance or statute pertaining to hazardous waste or hazardous material
and further expressly agrees that it shall indemnify Lessor from any and all costs,
expense or liability, of whatever kind or nature, incurred by the Lessor for any such
violation.
Such costs shall be deemed to include, without limitation, Lessor's costs
of defending any suit filed by any person, entity, agency, or governmental authority;
paying any fines imposed in connection with such suit; paying any judgments or
otherwise settling any damage claims; complying with any order by a court of
competent jurisdiction directing the Lessor to take remedial action with respect to such
waste; and of all associated attorney's fees and costs.
For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "hazardous waste" shall be
deemed to include every substance now or hereafter designated as a hazardous waste
under any provision of State or Federal law. Lessee's obligations under this paragraph
shall be deemed to survive the expiration or termination of this Lease.
ARTICLE VII - LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE
The Lessee during the entire tens of this Agreement, or any extension
thereof, shall maintain, at its sole expense, insurance of the following types with
companies authorized to do business in the State of Maine, and for the protection of the
City of Bangor, who shall be named as an additional insured against all claims, losses,
costa or expenses arising out of injuries to persons whether or not employed by Lessee
or damage to property whether resuhing from acts, omissions, negligence or otherwise
of the Lessee, ft directors, officers, employees and agents and arising from Lessee's
use of the premises or any part or portion thereof.
Comprehensive Public Liability
Bodily Injury $1,000,000.00 each occurrence
Property Damage $1,000,000.00 each occurrence
Fire Damage
$300,000 each occurrence
Worker's Compensation Insurance
Lessor shall not be required to provide insurance coverage and shall have
no responsibility for any property, owned by the Lessee or third parties which may be
located on the demised premises. Lessee shall cause to be furnished to the Lessor
evidence in the form of certificates of insurance of the existence and continuance in
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force of the insurance required hereunder. Lessor shall be notified of any changes or
discominuances of coverage.
The minimum insurance coverage required under this Article shall be
deemed to be automatically adjusted whenever the Maine State Legislature shall
increase the Lessor's maximum liability for personal injury or property damage claims
brought under the Maine Tort Claims Act. In the event of such an increase, the
minimum insurance coverage required shall be no less than the Lessor's maximum
liability for such claims under the Maine Tort Claims Act.
ARTICLE VIII - INDEMNITY
A. General Indemnffication - Lessee shall defend, indemnify, and hold
Lessor, and its inhabitants, officers, employees and agents completely harmless from
and against any and all liabilities, losses, suits, claims, judgments, fines or demands
arising by reason of injury or death of any person or damage to any property, including
all reasonable costs for investigation and defense thereof (including but not limited to
attorneys' fees, court costs, and expert witness fees), of any nature whatsoever arising
out of or incident to this agreement and/or the use, occupancy, conduct, or
management of the leased premises or the acts or omissions of Lessee's officers,
agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees, unless such
injury, death, or damage is caused by the negligence of the Lessor. The Lessee shall
give to Lessor reasonable notice of any such claims or actions. The Lessee shall also
use counsel reasonably acceptable to Lessor in carrying out its obligations under this
Article. Lessee's obligations under this paragraph shall be deemed to survive
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
B. Lessee's Waiver of Workers' Compensation Immunity -The Lessee
hereby expressly agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold the City of Bangor, its
inhabitants, officers, employees and agents completely harmless from any and all
claims made or asserted by the Lessee's agents, servants or employees arising out of
the Lessee's activities under this Lease. For this Purpose, the Lessee hereby
waives any tl all' dv it may have underthe Maine Workers Compensation Act
or the CharitvI 'N Ad 14 MRSA 11t 58 andMRSA 111 58-A in wardt h
claims made or asserted by the Lessee's agents, servantsI The
indemnification provided under this paragraph shall extend to and include any and all
costs incurred by the City of Badger to answer, investigate, defend and settle all such
claims, including but not limited to the City of Bangor's costs for attorneys fees, expert
and other witness fees, the cost of investigators, and payment in full of any and all
judgments rendered in favor of the Lessee's agents, servants or employees against the
City of Bangor in regard to claims made or asserted by such agents, servants, or
employees.
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ARTICLE IX- DAMAGE BY FIRE OR OTHER CASUALTY
Lessor is not required to insure the demised premises against loss by fire
and the extended coverage usual in such insurance. In the event of destruction or
damage of buildings owned by Lessor on the demised premises, or to any part thereof,
and as often as the improvements shall be damaged by fire or other casualty, Lessor
shall have the right, but not the obligation to rebuild and repair the building for
occupancy. If Lessor elects to build or repair the premises, Lessor shall be entitled to
receive and apply all proceeds of fire and casualty insurance policies required to be
maintained by Lessee under Article VII above for that purpose. Lessor shall not be
entitled to the proceeds of any separate policy or coverages insuring Lessee's personal
property, inventory or other building contents owned by the Lessee.
If Lessor elects not to rebuild and repair, it shall so notify Lessee within
thirty (30) days or more expeditiously if passible of its decision. In the event the
damages are of such extent as to reasonably prevent Lessee from operating within the
demised premises, then Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease and shall
notify Lessor within the aforementioned time period, and Lessees obligation to pay rent
as herein above provided shall terminale upon receipt of such notice by the Lessor and
surrender of the premises by the Lessee.
ARTICLE X - RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAWS
A. The premises herein leased are located upon the property of the
Lessor and commonly known as Bangor International Airport. Therefore, the Lessee
hereby agrees to obey and to cause all personnel employed by the Lessee to obey all
municipal ordinances, and all State and Federal rules, regulations, or laws pertaining to
the operation of said Airport and Lessee's use and occupancy of the demised premises.
In addition, Lessee shall obey and observe all reasonable orders, rules and regulations
of the Airport Manager not inconsistent with this Lease or with the aforesaid rules and
regulations which are uniform, and which apply equally to all tenants, invitees and users
of the Airport and their employees.
B. Lessor retains the continuing right in the leased premises to prevent
the erection or growth of any building, structure, tree or other objed extending into the
airspace above 342.4' Mean Sea Level, and, after appropriate notice to the Lessee, to
remove from said airspace, or at the sole option of the Lessor, as an alternative, to
mark and light as obstructions to air navigation, any such building, structure, tree, or
other object now upon, or which in the future may be upon Lessee's property, together
with the right of ingress to, egress from, and passage over Lessee's property for the
above purposes.
C. Further, it is understood and agreed that Lessor retains a right for the
passage of aircraft ("aircraft" being defined as any contrivance now known or hereafter
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invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air) by whomsoever owned
and operated, in the airspace above the property above 342.4' MSL to an infinite height
together with the right to cause in all airspace above the property such noise,
vibrations, fumes, dust, fuel particles and all other effects that may be caused by the
operation of aircraft landing at, or taking -off from, or operating at or on the Airport and
Lessee does hereby fully waive, remise and release any right or cause of action which it
may now have or which it may have in the future against Lessor due to such noise,
vibrations, fumes, dust, fuel particles, and all other effects that may be caused by the
operation of aircraft landing at or taking -oft from or operating at or on the Airport. The
Lessee specifically agrees to make no claims in any form for damages or
reimbursements against the Lessor or against the United States Government for any
reason or cause resulting from noise generated from Airport uses.
D. Lessee will not use or permit or suffer the use of the leased property in
such a manner as to create electrical interference with radio communication between
any installation upon the Airport and aircraft, or as to make it drfficuft for Byers to
distinguish between Airport lights and others, or as to impair visibility in the vicinity of
the Airport, or as otherwise to otherwise endanger the landing, taking off or
maneuvering of aircraft.
ARTICLE XI - TAXES
It is agreed that Lessee shall not be responsible for real estate taxes.
Lessee further covenants and agrees to pay when due any and all taxes
and/or assessments, fees, or charges of any kind whatsoever, as may be imposed
during the tens hereof, or any extension of the term of this Lease, by any governmental
authority on Lessee's personal property located on the demised premises.
ARTICLE XII
Lessee for itself, its personal representatives, successors in interest and
assigns, and as part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree that:
(1) no person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, age, sex, handicap, or
national origin, or in any other manner prohibited by law, shall be excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the
Lessee's use or occupancy of said demised premises; (2) in the construction of all
improvements, buildings, structures, on, over or under such land and the furnishing of
services thereon, no person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, age,
sex, handicap, or national origin or in any other manner prohibited by law, shall be
excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to
unlawful discrimination in the Lessee's use or occupancy of the demised premises; and
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(3) Lessee shall use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by
or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation,
Subthle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally -Assisted
Programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of This VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, and as said regulations may be amended. In the event of breach of
any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, the Lessor shall have the right, after
failure of Lessee to rectify such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from
Lessor, to terminate this Lease. Provided, however, that Lessor shall not have the right
to terminate the Lease under this Article with respect to any complaint of discrimination
which is pending final resolution or adjudication before any agency or court of the State
of Maine or the United Stales.
ARTICLE XIII - COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT
The Lessee, subject to the terms and provisions of this lease on payment
of the rent, and observing, keeping and performing all the terms and provisions of the
lease on its part to be observed, kept and performed, shall lawfully, peaceably and
quietly have, hold, occupy and enjoy the demised premises during the term hereof
without hindrance or rejection by the Lessor or any other persons.
ARTICLE XIV - LIENS
The Lessor and the Lessee agree that each will promptly discharge
(either by payment or by fling of the necessary bond or otherelse any mechanics',
matedalmen's or other liens against the demised premises, or against any buildings,
structures or improvements located thereon, which liens may arise out of any payment
due for labor, services, materials, supplies or equipment which may have been
furnished to or for the Lessor or the Lessee, respectively.
ARTICLE XV - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
A. Lessee shall, at its sole expense and cost, throughout the term hereof
or any extension, keep and maintain the demised premises including: the building's
major structural components: roof, structural walls, foundation, and operating systems,
including heating, plumbing, and electrical systems; all fixtures, including electrical,
plumbing and heating fixtures; doors, windows, Floor and floor coverings, ceilings, walls,
and exterior and interior paint surfaces in good order and repair, and in tenantable
condition, damage by accidental fire and casualty and reasonable wear and tear, as
defined in this Article excepted. Lessee will also be responsible for cleaning of the
demised premises and rubbish removal after occupancy. The Lessor shall be
responsible for cleaning and removing all rubbish and debris within thirty (30) days of
the signing of the lease.
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B. Any work performed by the Lessor at the request of the Lessee to
keep, maintain or improve the demised premises, to the extent that it would involve
direct outlays, will be paid for by the Lessee at the cost to the Lessor.
C. The phrase "reasonable wear and tear"as used in Paragraph A of this
Article as an exception to the obligations of the Lessee shall not be construed to relieve
the Lessee of its responsibility for providing repairs of a routine and regular nature
which may from time to time be necessary within its respective areas of responsibility,
nor of the obligation to provide maintenance to the demised premises of a nature and
degree ordinarily sufficient to prevent damage, breakdown, failures, malfunctions or
disrepairs.
ARTICLE XVI - UTILITIES
Lessee shall pay the cost of all utilities furnished and consumed on the
demised premises, including electricity, gas, heat, water and sewer user fees. Lessee
accepts all utility fixtures as they now exist. Lessee shall have the right to repair or
replace utility fixtures as it may choose, subject to the prior written approval of the
Airport Manager, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, and provided that such
repairs, replacement, alterations, and improvements do not weaken the structural
integrity of the building, nor decrease its functional quality, appearance or value, and
further provided that any such work shall be tion entirely at the Lessee's awn expense
and will include returning disrupted surfaces to a serviceable and attractive condition.
Such repairs, replacement, alterations, and improvements shall be constructed and
maintained in accordance with all applicable building, fire, and property maintenance
codes of the State of Maine, the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor.
ARTICLE XVII - REMOVAL OF PROPERTY
A. Ownership of permanent improvements to the demised premises,
which may from time to time be made by Lessee that are affixed to the property and are
an integral part of the operating systems of the structure as opposed to movable
personal property, shall automatically vest in the Lessor as a consideration of the lease
and rental schedule.
B. Any movable personal property that may be located, erected or
installed on the demised premises by Lessee from time to time during the term of this
Lease shall remain the property of the Lessee, and, upon termination or expiration of
this Lease, Lessee shall have the right to remove the same from the demised premises
within thirty (30) days of said termination. Any such property not so removed within
thirty (30) days from the date of termination, shall become the property of the Lessor to
be disposed of in such way as the Lessor may deem fit. In the event Lessee elects to
remove said non -permanent improvements and other personal property, the demised
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premises shall be returned as near as possible to its original or improved condition
existing at the commencement of this Lease, damage by accidents[ fire and casualty
and reasonable wear and tear excepted.
C. In the event Lessee shall fail to remove any non -permanent
improvements or other personal property within thirty (30) days from the date of
termination or final expiration of this Lease, Lessor shall be entitled to recover from the
Lessee Lessors reasonable costs incurred in removing or disposing of such non-
permanent improvements or personal property. In such event, there shall be deducted
from Lessor's costs the fair value to the Lessor actually realized from sale, use or other
disposition of the particular improvements or personal property concerned.
ARTICLE XVIII - SURRENDER OF POSSESSION
Subject to the provisions contained in Article XVII, the Lessee shall, upon
the termination of this Lease, surrender the quiet and peaceable possession of the
demised promises.
ARTICLE XIX - UNITED STATES RIGHTS
It is understood and agreed that title to the leased premises is in the City
of Bangor, provided, however, that the leased premises are a part of Bangor
International Airport and that this lease is specifically made subject to any rights the
United States of America or any agency thereof may have under any regulation, law,
deed or other existing Agreement in or to the leased premises. Should the United
States of America or any agency thereof exercise any such rights in or to said
Premises, the exercise of such right or rights shall not be considered to be a breach by
the City of any covenant or obligation hereunder. If the exercise of such right or right
by the United States of America or any agency thereof makes impractical in Lessee's
sole opinion Lessee's intended use of said premises, then Lessee shall have the right,
at it sole option, to terminate this Agreement without further obligation to the Lessor
except for such obligations as shall have been incurred and accrued prior to the
exercise of said option.
ARTICLE XX -TERMINATION
It is covenanted and agreed that:
(1) If the Lessee shall neglect or fail to pay the rent or other charges
payable hereunder and such default shall continue for a period often (10) days after
written notice thereof by Lessor: or
(2) If Lessee shall neglect or fail to perform or observe any of the other
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covenants, terms, provisions, or conditions on its part to be performed, or observed,
and such neglect or failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written
notice thereof by Lessor, or if such covenants, terms, provisions or conditions cannot
be performed or observed within said thirty (30) day period, if Lessee fails to diligently
prosecute the curing of such neglect or failure; or
(3) If the estate hereby created shall be taken on execution or by other
process of law; or
(4) If any assignment shall be made of the property of the Lessee for the
benefit of creditors; or
(5) If a receiver, guardian, conservator, or trustee in bankruptcy or other
similar officer shall be appointed to take charge of all or any substantial part of the
Lessee's property by a Court of competent jurisdiction; or
THEN, IN ANY OF SAID CASES OUTLINED ABOVE (notwithstanding
any license of any former breach of covenant or waiver of the benefit hereof or consent
in a former instance), the Lessee may be considered in default hereunder, and the
Lessor lawfully may, immediately or at any time thereafter, and without demand or
notice, enter into and upon the said premises or any part thereof in the name of the
whole, and repossess the same as of the Lessor's former estate, and expel the Lessee
and those claiming through or under it and remove its or their effects (forcibly H
necessary) without being deemed guilty of any manner of trespass, and without
prejudice to any remedies which might otherwise be used for arrears of rent or
preceding breach of covenant. Upon such entry, this Lease shall terminate, and the
Lessee shall be liable to pay as rent, amounts equal to the several installments of rents
and other charges reserved as would have become due under this Lease if this Lease
had not been terminated or if the Lessor had not entered or reentered as aforesaid.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee's liability shall not exceed the difference, if any,
between the rental which would have been due had there been no such termination,
and the amount being received by Lessor as rent from any new tenant or occupant of
said premises. In order to mitigate Lessee's damage hereunder, Lessor agrees to make
every reasonable effort to secure subsequent tenants, at a rental equal to the then
prevailing local rate for the demised premises.
ARTICLE XXI -ATTORNEY'S FEE
The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor a reasonable attorney's fee in the
event the Lessor employs an attorney to collect any rents due hereunder and secures a
judgment in connection with collection of said rent, or legal process is levied upon the
interest of the Lessee in this Lease or in said premises, or in the event Lessee violates
any of the terms, conditions or covenants on the part of the Lessee herein contained,
provided also that Lessee shall have failed to promptly correct the violation of any term,
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condition or covenant after receipt of notice that it is in violation thereof.
In the event Lessor employs its City Solicitor or an assistant solicitor to
collect rents or otherwise protect Lessots interests under this Lease, "reasonable
attorneys fees" under this Article shall mean the reasonable cost of services provided
by Lessor's Solicitor or assistant solicitor.
ARTICLE XXII -ASSIGNMENT, SALE AND SUBLETTING
The Lessee shall not M any time assign, sell, convey or transfer this
Lease or any interest therein, or sublease or sublet or rent the premises, or any part
thereof, without the prior written consent of the Lessor. In the event of an approved
sublease, all provisions of this Lease shall extend to, bind and inure to the benefit of not
only the Lessor and Lessee but also their successors and assigns.
Lessee shall have the right to assign this Lease to any corporation with
which it may have become merged, consolidated, or otherwise associated, or to any
corporation or holding company having the controlling interest in the Lessee, or to any
corporation which may be a subsidiary of the Lessee. In no event, however, shall the
Lessee named herein be relieved from any obligations under this Lease by virtue of any
such assignment or subletting.
ARTICLE XXIII -AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT
The Lessor hereby represents and warrants that it has taken all
necessary procedural and legal steps as required by federal, state and local laws and
regulations for the purpose of authorizing the execution of this agreement and that
execution of this agreement by the City of Bangor City Manager tandem this
agreement a valid and binding document on the part of the Lessor and that the same is
fully enforceable in all of its tens and conditions by the Lessee.
Lessee hereby represents and warrants that it has taken all necessary
procedural and legal steps as required under all state, local and federal laws and
regulagons, and all necessary corporate action to authorize the execution of this
agreement by its undersigned corporate officers and that upon such execution
this agreement is a valid and binding document on the part of the Lessee and is fully
enforceable in all of its terms and conditions by the City of Bangor.
ARTICLE XXIV - WAIVER
Failure on the part of the Lessor to complain of any action or nonaction on
the pan of the Lessee no matter how long the same may continue, shall never be
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deemed to be a waiver by the Lessor of any of Lessors rights hereunder. Further, it is
covenanted and agreed that no waiver at any time of any of the provisions hereof by
Lessor, shall be construed as a waiver of any other provisions hereunder, and that a
waiver at any time of any of the provisions hereof shall not be construed at any
subsequent time as a waiver of the same provisions. The approval of Lessor of any
action by the Lessee requiring the Lessor's consent or approval shall not be deemed to
waive or render unnecessary the Lessors consent or approval of any subsequent
similar act by the Lessee.
ARTICLE XXV - NOTICES
Notices to the Lessor provided for in this Lease shall be sufficient ff sent
by registered or certified mail, retum receipt requested, postage prepaid to:
City Manager
City of Bangor
City Hall
73 Hadow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
with a copy to Airport Manager, Bangor International Airport, 289 Godfrey Boulevard,
Bangor, Maine 04401.
Notices to Lessee, are to be sent by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:
Maine Aviation Historical Society
Bangor, Maine 04401
or to such other respective addresses as the parties may designate to each other in
writing from time to time.
ARTICLE XXVI - INVALIDITY OF PARTICULAR PROVISIONS
If any term or provisions of this Lease or the application thereof to any
person or circumstances is hereafter determined to be to any extent invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease or the application of such terms and
provisions to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or
unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and such term and provision of this Lease
shall be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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ARTICLE XXVII - CONSTRUCTION
The headings appearing in the Lease are intended for convenience and
reference only, and not to be considered in construing this Lease.
ARTICLE XXVIII - NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE CREATED
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed as creating the
relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture between the
parties, it being understood and agreed that neither the method of computation of
rent nor any other provision contained herein nor any acts of the parties shall be
deemed to create any relationship between the parties other than the relationship of
landlord and tenant.
ARTICLE XXIX -GOVERNING LAW
This Lease shall be governed exclusively by the provisions hereof and by
the laws of the State of Maine, as the same may from time to time exist.
ARTICLE XXX - MEMORANDUM OF LEASE
The parties agree not to record this lease; however, upon request of either, the
other shall prepare and execute a Memorandum of Lease in a form suitable for
recording at the Penobscot Maine Registry of Deeds, as evidence of Lessee's interest
in the premises demised herein.
ARTICLE XXXI -AMENDMENT TO LEASE
This lease contains all the terms and conditions between the partes hereto and no
alteration, amendment or addition hereto shall be valid unless in writing and signed by
both parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
seals the day and year written above.
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