Ordinance 2009-77 Ordinance No. 2009- — 1,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
APPROVING AN AMENDED RECREATIONAL LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DISC GOLF BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY AND COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois (the "City "), is a duly
organized and validly existing non home -rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution
of the State of Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to lease certain property from Commonwealth Edison Company
( "ComEd") pursuant to a Recreational Lease Agreement by and between the City and ComEd (the
"Lease "), attached hereto and made a part hereof, in accordance with the terms and conditions therein
specified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor - and City Council of the United City
of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. The above recitals are incorporated and made a part of this Ordinance' *
Section 2. ComEd Easement Lease Agreement for Grande Reserve Park B, approved by the
Mayor and City Council on August 11, 2009, is hereby repealed.
Section 3. The Lease, for a period of ten (10) years commencing as of the date of its execution,
unless sooner terminated, in accordance with the terms and conditions therein specified, is hereby
approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute same.
Section 4. The Mayor is hereby authorized to undertake any and all actions as may be required
to implement and enforce the provisions of said Lease, and, in particular, any and all undertakings on the
part of the City as itemized therein.
Section S. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval, and
publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
Day of , A.D. 2009.
ATTEST:
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ROBYN SUTCLIFF DIANE TEELING
GARY GOLINSKI ARDEN JOSEPH PLOCHER
WALTER WERDERICH MARTY MUNNS
ROSE ANN SPEARS GEORGE GILSON JR.
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kend County, Illinois, this
15 Day of DECE , A.D. 2009.
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MAYOR
R /W: PLAN O- MONTGOMERY
SW1 /4, SEC. 11, TWP.37 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST
OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
PARCEL 20
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
C.E.CO. TAX PARCEL: 8180
TAX ID: 02 -11- 300 - 006 -0062
RECREATIONAL LEASE
THIS RECREATIONAL LEASE (the "Lease ") is made as of �rskA) l
2009, by and between, COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY, an Illinois corporation
(hereinafter referred to as "Landlord "), and the UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, an Illinois
municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant ").
Landlord, for and in consideration of the payment of Fees (as hereinafter
defined) by Tenant, and of the covenants, conditions and agreements of Tenant hereinafter set
forth, does hereby lease and demise to the Tenant (without warranty of title), and Tenant does
hereby lease from Landlord, a portion of Landlord's property shown on the drawing which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof (the "Leased Premises "), for the
purposes specified in Section 2 below.
1. TERM
The term of this Lease (the "Term ") shall begin on kl( (( - Abf / 2009
(the "Commencement Date "), and shall terminate on IVOW ,04M 3 o , 2019, unless sooner
terminated as provided herein.
2. PURPOSE
The Leased Premises shall be used by Tenant solely for the purposes of a Disc
Golf , in compliance with all Legal Requirements (as defined in the next sentence) and the
terms and provisions of this Lease, and for no other purposes (the "Permitted Use ") as shown
on said Exhibit "A ". For purposes hereof, the term "Legal Requirements" shall mean all present
and future laws, rules, orders, ordinances, regulations, statutes, requirements, codes, executive
orders, court orders, rules of common law, and any judicial interpretations thereof, extraordinary
as well as ordinary, of all governmental authorities, and all rules, regulations and government
orders with respect thereto, and of any applicable fire rating bureau, or other body exercising
similar functions, affecting the Leased Premises or the maintenance, use or occupation thereof,
or any street, sidewalk or other property comprising a part thereof, regardless of whether
imposed by their terms upon Landlord or Tenant, or the use and occupancy thereof by Tenant.
3. FEES
A. Review Fees The parties acknowledge that Tenant has paid and
Landlord has received as a review fee in the amount of fifteen hundred and No /100 Dollars
($1500.00).B. Fees For purposes of this Lease, the term "Fees" shall mean the Review Fee
and all other fees and amounts due and payable by Tenant to Landlord under this Lease.
B. Payment of Fees All Fees due and payable by Tenant under this Lease
shall be paid to the following address:
Commonwealth Edison Company
Real Estate Department & Facilities
Three Lincoln Center -4` Floor NE
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
Attn: Revenue Manager
or to such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing. All payments
due from Tenant hereunder which are not paid when due shall bear interest at a rate equal to
nine percent (9 %) per annum from the date due until paid (the "Default Rate "). In addition to,
and not in lieu of, the foregoing (and any other rights and remedies to which Landlord is entitled
under this Lease), in the event that any payment due from Tenant hereunder is not paid within
five (5) business days of the date that the same is due, then a late fee in the amount of five
percent (5 %) of the unpaid amount shall be due and payable by Tenant to Landlord. All Fees
shall be paid by Tenant without notice or demand, and without any set -off, counterclaim,
abatement or deduction whatsoever, in lawful money of the United States by bank check or wire
transfer of immediately available funds. Tenant's obligations to pay Fees are independent of
each and every covenant contained in this Lease.
C. Net Lease Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, the Fees herein
shall be absolutely net to Landlord, so that this Lease shall yield, net to Landlord, the Fees in
each year during the Term of this Lease and any renewals thereof, and that all costs, expenses
and obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever, relating to the Leased Premises which
may arise or become due during the Term of this Lease or any renewal or extension thereof, or
as a result of Tenant's use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, shall be paid by Tenant, and
Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to Landlord) and hold harmless
Landlord from all such costs, expenses and obligations.
4. TAXES
Tenant shall pay the following amounts as "Taxes" to Landlord in each case no
later than thirty (30) days after Landlord's written demand therefor:
(a) Tenant's proportionate share of the land component of all real estate
taxes for each tax parcel of which the Leased Premises is a part for all periods falling
within the Term, which proportionate share shall be calculated as follows: (i) the total
land component of each tax bill for each such real estate tax parcel which includes any
portion of the Leased Premises, multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which shall
be the acreage of the portion of such tax parcel which falls within the Leased Premises,
and the denominator of which shall be the total acreage of such tax parcel; plus
(b) All real estate taxes and other assessments which are allocable to any
improvements, structures or fixtures constructed, installed, or placed by Tenant at the
Leased Premises for all periods falling within the Term, plus
(c) Any increase in the real estate taxes and other assessments payable with
respect to the Leased Premises (or any tax parcel of which the Leased Premises is a
part) which is allocable to this Lease, Tenant's use or occupancy of the Leased
Premises, or any improvements, structures or fixtures constructed, installed or placed by
Tenant at the Leased Premises (but without duplication of any amount payable pursuant
to clause (b) above), for all periods falling within the Term.
For purposes of this Lease, Taxes "for" or "with respect to" any particular period (or portion
thereof) shall mean the Taxes which are payable during the calendar year in which any portion
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of such period falls, irrespective of the fact that such Taxes may have accrued with respect to a
different period.
Tenant hereby covenants and agrees that Tenant shall, no later than the "Tax
Exemption Date" (as hereinafter defined), at Tenant's sole cost and expense, execute and
deliver all documents, instruments petitions and applications, and take all other actions which
may be necessary and /or appropriate, in order to cause the Leased Premises to be exempted
from the payment of real estate taxes, to the extent that it is possible, under applicable Legal
Requirements (hereinafter defined), to cause the Leased Premises to be so exempted. In the
event that Tenant is successful in obtaining any such real estate tax exemption for the Leased
Premises, then Tenant shall thereafter cause such real estate tax exemption to be continued for
each tax year (or portion thereof) during which this Lease is in effect (and Tenant shall execute
such documents, instruments, petitions and applications, and take such other actions which
may be necessary and /or appropriate, to cause such property tax exemption to be so
continued). In the event that Tenant is unsuccessful in obtaining or continuing any such real
estate tax exemption with respect to the Leased Premises, then Tenant shall thereafter use
commercially reasonable efforts to continue to seek such exemption (or continuance thereof, as
applicable) and shall, from time to time if Landlord so requests, take such actions as may be
necessary to apply for such exemption (or continuation). For purposes hereof, the term "Tax
Exemption Date" shall mean the date that is the earlier of: (i) sixty (60) days after the date of
this Lease, or (ii) the deadline for submitting a real estate tax exemption petition or application
for the real estate taxes for the year in which this Lease is executed and delivered.
5. CONDITION
Tenant has examined the Leased Premises and knows its condition. Tenant
hereby accepts the condition of the Leased Premises in its AS -IS, WHERE -IS CONDITION,
WITH ALL FAULTS. No representations as to the condition, repair or compliance with Legal
Requirements thereof, and no agreements to make any alterations, repairs or improvements in
or about the Leased Premises have been made by or on behalf of Landlord. By accepting
possession of the Leased Premises, Tenant shall be conclusively presumed to have accepted
the condition thereof and to have unconditionally waived any and all claims whatsoever related
to the condition of the Leased Premises.
6. MAINTENANCE; SERVICES AND UTILITIES
A. Tenant agrees at its sole cost and expense, to keep and maintain the
Leased Premises in a clean, neat, sanitary and sightly condition and repair, and commensurate
with the conditions existing at the time this Lease is executed to Landlord's satisfaction at all
times during the Term hereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant shall
(subject to the terms and provisions of this Lease) perform any and all necessary paving,
grading, landscaping, cutting and .mowing of grass and weeds (including all Canadian thistles
and other noxious weeds and growths at the Leased Premises) and snow and ice removal, all
at Tenant's sole cost and expense.
B. Landlord shall not be responsible for furnishing or providing any services
or utilities to the Leased Premises (or any costs or expenses associated therewith), but rather,
Tenant shall be responsible, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, for providing all such services
and utilities. Landlord has made no representation, warranty or covenant of any kind regarding
the availability (or future availability) of any such utilities and services, and no failure to provide
or interruption of any such services or utilities or services shall give rise to any right or remedy
in favor of Tenant under this Lease.
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C. Tenant assumes all of the responsibilities normally identified with the
ownership of the Leased Premises, including, but not limited to, responsibility for the condition
of the Leased Premises, such as the operation, repair, replacement, maintenance and
management of the Leased Premises, including, without limitation, repairs to all buildings,
structures, fixtures, equipment and other property thereat; provided, that (except as expressly
set forth below) in no event shall Tenant maintain, repair, gain access to or in any way use or
operate any of Landlord's transmission, distribution or communications improvements, fixtures,
facilities, machinery, equipment and /or other property owned by Landlord which are located on,
or within, the Leased Premises (collectively, "Landlord's Facilities ").
7. SURRENDER OF LEASED PREMISES; RESTORATION
Tenant agrees that upon termination of the Term of this Lease, whether by
expiration or otherwise, Tenant will peaceably quit and surrender the Leased Premises to
Landlord, and will, at its sole cost and expense, remove all Tenant's personal property, fixtures,
structures and improvements, and will restore and regrade the Leased Premises to
substantially the same condition the Leased Premises were in on the date hereof (other than
any improvements, installations and modifications made by Landlord). This Section shall
survive the termination of the Lease.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; WASTE; OTHER COVENANTS OF TENANT
A. General Tenant, at its sole expense, shall comply, and cause the
Leased Premises to comply, with all Legal Requirements. In addition, Tenant covenants and
agrees that it will not commit waste, loss or damage to the Leased Premises or any other
property of Landlord.
B. Change in Law Tenant acknowledges that Landlord may incur costs as
a result of the enactment of new Legal Requirements relating to the Leased Premises, and /or
changes in Legal Requirements relating to the Leased Premises. Tenant agrees that any such
costs incurred by Landlord for complying with such new or changed Legal Requirements and
due in whole or in part to Tenant's use and /or occupancy of the Leased Premises shall be an
expense recoverable by Landlord from Tenant. To the extent any such expense paid by Tenant
is subsequently recovered by or reimbursed to Landlord through insurance or recovery from
responsible third parties or other action, Tenant shall be entitled to a proportionate share (as
reasonably determined by Landlord) of such recovery or reimbursement.
C. Notice of Violations Tenant shall immediately provide Landlord with
written notice: (i) upon Tenant's obtaining knowledge of any potential or known violations of any
Legal Requirements relating to the Leased Premises, and /or (ii) of Tenant's receipt of any
notice, correspondence, demand or communication of any nature from any governmental
authority related to any alleged or actual violation of any Legal Requirements relating to the
Leased Premises.
D. Height and Other Limitations No vehicles, equipment or anything else
(including, but not limited to, any equipment attached to vehicles or equipment such as
antennas, and /or any trees, shrubs or other plants or vegetation planted or installed at the
Leased Premises by Tenant) having a height which exceeds the maximum allowable height
under OSHA's height standards in effect from time to time during the Term, shall be driven,
moved or transported on the Leased Premises without Landlord's prior written consent.
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Tenant shall not allow any activity which could result in a wire to ground electrical contact or
damage to towers or poles; such as, flying kites, model airplanes, driving minibikes, go carts
and snowmobiles. If Landlord so requests, Tenant will post signs prohibiting such activities.
9. ALTERATIONS
A. Generally Tenant shall not make any alterations, installations,
improvements, additions or other physical changes (collectively, the "Alterations ") in or about
the Leased Premises without Landlord's prior written consent ( including approving Tenant's
construction plans ) in each instance, which consent may be granted or denied by Landlord in
its sole and absolute discretion. Any Alterations shall be performed: (i) by Tenant, at Tenant's
sole cost and expense (and Landlord shall have no duty or obligation with respect thereto), (ii)
pursuant to plans and specifications approved in writing by Landlord (in Landlord's sole
discretion), (iii) by contractors and subcontractors approved in writing by Landlord (in Landlord's
sole discretion), (iv) in compliance with all Legal Requirements, and (v) in a good and
workmanlike manner, free of all liens. Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, obtain
any and all permits and approvals necessary for the performance of any Alterations. During the
performance of any Alterations, Tenant shall carry, and shall cause its contractors and
subcontractors to carry, such insurance as Landlord shall, in its sole discretion, direct. Neither
Tenant nor any of Tenant's authorized agents shall, at any time prior to or during the Term,
directly or indirectly, employ, or permit the employment of, any contractor, mechanic or laborer
in the Leased Premises, or permit any materials to be delivered to or used in the Leased
Premises, whether in connection with any Alteration or otherwise, if, in Landlord's sole
judgment, such employment, delivery or use will interfere or cause any conflict with other
contractors, mechanics or laborers engaged in the construction, maintenance or operation of
the Leased Premises (or any other property) by Landlord, Tenant or others, or the use and
enjoyment of the Leased Premises by Landlord or other tenants or occupants of the Leased
Premises. In the event of such interference or conflict, upon Landlord's request, Tenant shall
cause all contractors, mechanics or laborers causing such interference or conflict to leave the
Leased Premises immediately.
B. Paving, Filling and Planting Without limiting the generality of the terms
and provisions of Section A above, Tenant acknowledges and confirms that any and all grading,
leveling and /or paving of the Leased Premises (or any portion thereof), and any and all planting,
seeding and similar activities shall constitute "Alterations" for purposes of this Lease, and shall
be subject to each and all of the terms and provisions relating thereto. In any event, any and all
debris from any Alterations of Tenant shall be promptly removed from the Leased Premises by
Tenant. In the event that, in connection with Tenant's Alterations, Tenant elects to fill any low
spots on the Leased Premises, only clean fill (defined as not containing debris such as gravel,
concrete, tree roots or brick) shall be used prior to the spreading of base fill underlying any
paving. No paving or grading work (or similar work) of any kind will be undertaken within a ten
(10) foot radius of any tower leg (or similar equipment, improvement or facility) of Landlord.
Paving shall be well drained, firm and solid blacktop (or other substance approved in writing by
Landlord), and shall be neat and clean in appearance. In addition, and not in lieu of the
foregoing, any such grading, leveling, paving, filling and /or planting or seeding of the Leased
Premises shall comply with the terms and provisions of Section 12 below. Tenant shall not
cause or permit the existing ground grade on the Leased Premises to be increased or
decreased in excess of eight inches (8 ") without Landlord's prior written consent.
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C. Drainage Tenant covenants and agrees that no Alterations made by
Tenant pursuant to this Lease shall cause any surface water drainage problems for Landlord or
any adjoining landowners. In the event that any such water drainage problems are caused by
Tenant's Alterations, Tenant shall correct such problems immediately at Tenant's sole cost and
expense.
D. Fencing Tenant covenants and agrees that, in the event that Tenant
installs (or is required (by Landlord or otherwise) to install) any fencing and /or gates in
connection with Tenant's Alterations at the Leased Premises (or its use or occupancy of the
Leased Premises), Tenant install, maintain and operate such fences and /or gates in strict
compliance with any and all fencing and locking rules, regulations and guidelines which
Landlord may deliver to Tenant from time to time prior to or during the Term.
E. Barricades Tenant acknowledges and confirms that, in connection with
Landlord's review and /or approval of the plans and specifications for Tenant's Alterations at the
Leased Premises (as provided in Section A above), Landlord may require that barricades
( "Barricades ") be installed on the Leased Premises in order to protect Landlord's Facilities (as
hereinafter defined)] and /or other equipment, improvements and facilities of Landlord and other
users and occupants of the Leased Premises. Any such Barricades shall be installed either (at
Landlord's sole option): (i) by Tenant, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, in a manner
satisfactory to Landlord, or (ii) by Landlord, in which event Tenant shall pay to Landlord, prior to
such installation, Landlord's reasonable estimate of the cost of such installation of the
Barricades.
F. Soil Removal Tenant hereby agrees that it will not remove any soil from
the Leased Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Any soil removed from the
Leased Premises to which Landlord consents (as provided in the preceding sentence) shall
become the property of Tenant and shall be: (i) transported and disposed of by Tenant (at its
sole cost and expense) in a manner approved in writing by Landlord and in compliance with all
Legal Requirements, and (ii) promptly replaced by Tenant at its sole cost and expense, with
clean soil not contaminated with Hazardous Substances (as defined in Section 15 below).
G. Third Party Facilities Tenant hereby acknowledges that the Leased
Premises may be used from time to time to accommodate equipment and facilities of other
persons and /or entities (including, without limitation, pipeline and utility companies) which are
(or will be) located on, above or below the surface of the Leased Premises. Tenant agrees that
it will contact any such persons and /or entities holding rights to use and /or occupy the Leased
Premises, and provide the proper protection required by such persons or entities, in connection
with Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises. Tenant further agrees to furnish
Landlord copies of the correspondence between the any such persons or entities and Tenant.
Tenant agrees that this requirement shall apply to any installations currently located at the
Leased Premises and any and all future installations within the Leased Premises.
H. Supervision Landlord shall have the right (but not the obligation) to
monitor and observe Tenant's performance of any Alterations at the Leased Premises (or any
component thereof) and, in the event that Landlord so elects, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord
for any and all costs of such monitoring and observation, together with a charge for Landlord's
overhead, as determined by Landlord. In the event that Landlord elects to monitor or observe
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any such work, in no event shall Landlord be deemed to have approved or made any
representation or warranty regarding the same.
I. Notification In addition to and not in lieu of, Tenant's other obligations
under this Section, Tenant also agrees to notify Landlord's Region Representative, on
Telephone Number 630 - 437 -2215, at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of
any Alterations at the Leased Premises.
10. INDEMNITY
To the maximum extent permitted under Legal Requirements, Tenant agrees to
protect, indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to Landlord) and hold harmless Landlord
and Exelon Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation, and their respective parents, subsidiaries
and affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders-, employees, representatives,
agents, contractors, Tenants, lessees, guests, invitees, successors and assigns (collectively,
the "Indemnified Parties ") from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, liabilities,
expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) and /or injuries (including,
without limitation, damage to property and /or personal injuries) suffered or incurred by any of
the Indemnified Parties (regardless of whether contingent, direct, consequential, liquidated or
unliquidated) (collectively, "Losses "), and any and all claims, demands, suits and causes of
action brought or raised against any of the Indemnified Parties (collectively, "Claims "), arising
out of, resulting from, relating to or connected with: (i) any act or omission of Tenant or its
officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives, agents, contractors, Tenants,
lessees, guests, invitees, successors and assigns (collectively, "Tenant Group ") at, on or about
the Leased Premises, and /or (ii) any breach or violation of this Lease on the part of Tenant, and
notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, such obligation to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the Indemnified Parties shall survive any termination of this Lease. This
indemnification shall include, without limitation, claims made under any workman's
compensation law or under any plan for employee's disability and death benefits (including,
without limitation, claims and demands that may be asserted by employees, agents, contractors
and subcontractors).
11. WAIVER
Any entry onto the Leased Premises by Tenant and, to the extent permitted by
law, each and every member of the Tenant Group, shall be at such parties' sole risk, and
Landlord makes (and has heretofore made) no representations or warranties of any kind
whatsoever regarding the Leased Premises or the condition of the Leased Premises (including,
without limitation, the environmental condition thereof). To the fullest extent permitted by law,
Tenant and each member of the Tenant Group hereby waives any and all claims, demands,
suits and causes of action against the Indemnified Parties, and fully and forever releases the
Indemnified Parties, for any loss, cost, damage, liability or expense (including, without limitation
attorneys' fees) suffered or incurred by Tenant or any member of the Tenant Group in
connection with any entry onto the Leased Premises pursuant to this Lease. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, in no event shall any of the Indemnified Parties be responsible
or liable for any loss, damage, destruction, theft or misappropriation of any of the property of
Tenant or any member of the Tenant Group. This Section will survive termination of the Lease.
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If Tenant performs any grading, leveling, digging or excavation work on the
Leased Premises (which work shall be subject to Landlord's prior written approval), Tenant will
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notify J.U.L.I.E. at telephone number (800) 892 -0123, C.U.A.N. at (312) 744 -7000 if the Leased
Premises are located in the City of Chicago, or in the event the Leased Premises are located
outside J.U.L.I.E.'s or C.U.A.N.'s jurisdiction, any other services required by the utilities in the
jurisdiction, at least seventy -two (72) hours prior to the commencement of such work in order to
locate all existing utility lines that may be present on the Leased Premises. If Tenant damages
any such underground facilities in the course of its work, Tenant will promptly reimburse
Landlord or the owner of such equipment or facilities for any and all expense incurred in
repairing or replacing such damage.
13. CASUALTY
In the event of any damage to or destruction of the Leased Premises, by fire or
other casualty, which materially and adversely affects Tenant's use and enjoyment of the
Leased Premises for the purposes specified in this Lease, then either Landlord or Tenant shall
have the right, no later than ninety (90) days after such party becomes aware of such damage
or destruction, to terminate this Lease upon sixty (60) days' prior written notice to the other. In
the event of any damage or destruction which is not so extensive, or in the event that Landlord
and Tenant elect not to terminate this Lease pursuant to the preceding sentence, then this
Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Tenant will promptly and diligently, at its sole
cost and expense, repair, restore, rebuild and replace the Leased Premises (and all
improvements, fixtures, equipment and property thereat) as nearly as possible to the condition
they were in immediately prior to such damage or destruction. Any such work shall be done in
a manner satisfactory to Landlord, and in accordance with all Legal Requirements and the
terms and provisions of this Lease. Landlord shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or
damage caused to any property of Tenant or any member of the Tenant Group (including,
without limitation, any such loss or damage caused by fire, vandalism or other casualty) at any
time during the Term hereof.
14. CONDEMNATION
If the Leased Premises, or a substantial part thereof, or a portion which prevents
use of the Leased Premises for the purposes specified herein, shall be taken or condemned by
any competent authority for any public use or purpose, the Term shall end on the date when the
possession of the part so taken shall be required for such use or purpose, and without
apportionment of any condemnation award or proceeds (it being understood that Landlord shall
be entitled to the entire amount of any such award or proceeds, and Tenant shall have no right
to share therein).
15. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
A. General Tenant covenants and agrees that Tenant shall conduct its
operations on the Leased Premises in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws (as
hereinafter defined) and further covenants that neither Tenant nor any member of the Tenant
Group shall use, bring upon, transport, store, keep or cause or allow the discharge, spill or
release (or allow a threatened release) in each case of any Hazardous Substances (as
hereinafter defined) in, on, under or from the Leased Premises. Without limiting any other
indemnification obligations of Tenant contained herein, Tenant hereby agrees to protect,
indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to Landlord) and hold harmless the Indemnified
Parties from and against any and all Losses and Claims (including, without limitation, (i)
reasonable attorneys' fees, (ii) liability to third parties for toxic torts and /or personal injury
claims, (iii) fines, penalties and /or assessments levied or raised by any governmental authority
or court, and (iv) assessment, remediation and mitigation costs and expenses and natural
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resource damage claims) arising out of, resulting from or connected with any Hazardous
Substances used, brought upon, transported, stored, kept, discharged, spilled or released by
Tenant, any member of the Tenant Group or any other person or entity (except for any person
or entity which is an Indemnified Party) in, on, under or from the Leased Premises. For
purposes of this Lease, the term "Hazardous Substances" shall mean all toxic or hazardous
substances, materials or waste, petroleum or petroleum products, petroleum additives or
constituents or any other waste, contaminant or pollutant regulated under or for which liability
may be imposed by any Environmental Law. "Environmental Laws" shall mean all federal,
provincial, state and local environmental laws (including common law) regulating or imposing
standards of care with respect to the handling, storage, use, emitting, discharge, disposal or
other release of Hazardous Substances, including, but not limited to, the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., the Clean Air Act, 42
U.S.C. § §7401, et seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § §1251, et seq., the
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1101, et seq., the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C.
§§ 9601 et seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § §2601, et seq., the Oil Pollution
Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § §2701, et seq., any successor statutes to the foregoing, or any other
comparable local, state or federal statute or ordinance pertaining to protection of human health,
the environment or natural resources, including without limitation the preservation of wetlands,
and all regulations pertaining thereto, as well as applicable judicial or administrative decrees,
orders or decisions, authorizations or permits.
B. Wetlands If there are wetlands on the Leased Premises, or if wetlands
should develop on the Leased Premises during the Term, Tenant shall strictly comply with and
observe all applicable Environmental Laws. At Landlord's request, Tenant, at its cost, shall
furnish Landlord with a survey of the Leased Premises delineating any wetland areas located
on the Leased Premises. Under no circumstances shall Tenant change the physical
characteristics of any wetland areas located on the Leased Premises or any adjoining land or
place any fill material on any portion of the Leased Premises or adjoining land, without in each
instance obtaining Landlord's prior written consent (which may be granted or withheld in
Landlord's sole discretion), and only then in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws.
C. Notice of Violation /Release Tenant shall provide Landlord with prompt
written notice upon Tenant's obtaining knowledge of the existence of any Hazardous
Substances on, in or under the Leased Premises in violation of Environmental Laws, or of any
potential or known release or threat of release of any Hazardous Substances affecting the
Leased Premises.
D. Survival This Section shall survive the expiration or other termination of
the Lease.
16. INSURANCE
A. Tenant agrees to require its contractors, before commencing any work on
the Leased Premises to purchase and maintain, or at the option of Tenant to itself purchase
and maintain, at the cost of Tenant or its contractors, a policy or policies of insurance issued by
insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of Illinois, having ratings of A - /VII
or better in the Best's Key Rating Insurance Guide (latest edition in effect at the latest date
stated in the Certificates of Insurance) and in a form satisfactory to Landlord as follows:
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COVERAGE #1
Workers' Compensation Insurance with statutory limits, as required by
the state in which the work is to be performed, —and Employers' Liability
Insurance with limits not less than One Million dollars ($1,000,000.00)
each accident/occurrence
COVERAGE #2
Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy or Policies (with coverage
consistent with ISO CG 0001 (12 04)) covering all contractors,
subcontractors and all their subcontractors with limits not less than Four
Million dollars ($4,000,000.00) per occurrence covering liability for bodily
injury and property damage arising from premises, operations,
independent contractors, personal injury/advertising injury, blanket
contractual liability and products /completed operations for not less than
three (3) years from the date the work is accepted. (CGL insurance
includes, but is not limited to coverage for claims against Landlord for
injuries to employees of Tenant and its contractors or any
subcontractors) Landlord shall be added as an Additional Insured
providing coverage consistent with ISO Form CG 20 26 11 85 or the
combination of ISO Form CG 20 10 10 01 and CG 20 37 10 01.
COVERAGE #3
Automobile Liability in an amount of not less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and property damage, covering
all owned, leased, rented or non -owned vehicles, which shall include
automobile contractual liability coverage.
Policies covering contractors may substitute lower limits for any of the
policies listed above, provided that Contactors maintains an umbrella or
excess liability policy or policies which provide a total minimum limit of
four million dollars ($4,000,000) per occurrence for general liability and
one million dollars ($1,000,000) for automobile liability, and that all other
requirements of this insurance clause are satisfied by such umbrella or
excess policy or policies.
Tenant will, in any event, purchase and maintain during the term hereof;
COVERAGE #4
Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance (with coverage consistent
with ISO CG 00 01 12 04) with a limit of not less than four million dollars
($4,000,000) per occurrence covering liability for bodily injury and
property damage, arising from premises, operations, independent
contractors, personal injury/advertising injury, blanket contractual liability
and products /completed operations (CGL insurance includes, but is not
limited to coverage for claims against Landlord for injuries to employees
of Tenant and its contractors or any subcontractors). Landlord shall be
added as an Additional Insured providing coverage consistent with ISO
Form CG 20 11 10 01
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COVERAGE #5
Workers' Compensation Insurance with statutory limits, as required by
the state in which the work is to be performed, —and Employers' Liability
Insurance with limits not less than One Million dollars ($1,000,000.00)
each accident/occurrence
Tenant may substitute lower limits for any of the policies listed above,
provided that Tenant maintains an umbrella or excess liability policy or
policies which provide a total minimum limit of $4,000,000.00 per
occurrence for general liability, and that all other requirements of this
insurance clause are satisfied by such umbrella or excess policy or
policies.
If any work on the Leased Premises involves or includes Contractor handling,
transporting, disposing, or performing work or operations with hazardous substances,
contaminants, waste, toxic materials, or any potential pollutants, Tenant and /or contractors shall
purchase and maintain pollution legal liability applicable to bodily injury; property damage,
including loss of us of damaged property or of property that has not been physically injured or
destroyed; cleanup costs; and defense, including costs and expenses incurred in the
investigation, defense, or settlement of claims; all in connection with any loss arising from the
Leased Premises. Coverage shall be maintained in an amount of at least two million dollars
($2,000,000) per loss and aggregate. Coverage shall apply to sudden and non - sudden
pollution conditions resulting from the escape or release of smoke, vapors, fumes, acids,
alkalis, toxic chemicals, liquids, or gases, waste materials, or other irritants, contaminants, or
pollutants. Landlord shall be included as an additional insured and the policy shall be primary
with respect to Landlord as the additional insured.
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There shall be furnished to Landlord, prior to commencing the work above
described a certificate of insurance showing the issuance of insurance policies pursuant to the
requirements contained in Coverages #1, #2, and #3 of this paragraph and shall be delivered to
Landlord upon written request. Insurance coverage as required herein shall be kept in force
until all work has been completed. All policies shall contain a provision that coverages afforded
under the policies will not be canceled or material change until at least thirty (30) days prior
written notice (ten (10) days in the case of nonpayment of premium) has been given to Exelon.
Tenant shall provide evidence of the required insurance coverage under
Coverage #4 and #5, which shall be delivered to Landlord upon execution of this document.
The insurance under Coverage #4 and #5 shall be kept in force through the term hereof
through the above - referred policy, or such subsequent or substitute policy or policies as Tenant
may, at its discretion, obtain
Insurance coverage provided by Tenant and its contractors shall not include any
of the following; any claims made insurance policies; any self- insured retention or deductible
amount greater than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) unless approved in writing
by Landlord; any endorsement limiting coverage available to Landlord which is otherwise
required by this Article; and any policy or endorsement language that (i) negates coverage to
Landlord for Landlord's own negligence, (ii) limits the duty to defend Landlord under the policy,
(iii) provides coverage to Landlord only if Tenant or its contractors are negligent, (iv) permits
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recovery of defense costs from any additional insured, or (v) limits the scope of coverage for
liability assumed under a contract.
To the extent permitted by applicable Laws, all above - mentioned insurance
policies shall provide the following:
(1) Be primary and non - contributory to any other insurance carried by Landlord
(2) Contain cross - liability coverage as provided under standard ISO Forms'
separation of insureds clause; and
(3) Provide for a waiver of all rights of subrogation which Tenant's, or its
Contractors' insurance carrier might exercise against Landlord; and
(4) Any Excess or Umbrella liability coverage will not require contribution before
it will apply
Landlord hereby reserves the right to amend, correct and - change from time -to -time the
limits, coverages and forms of polices as may be required from Tenant and /or its contractors.
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
Tenant and its contractors shall waive all rights of subrogation against ComEd under those
policies procured in accordance with this Lease.
17. ZONING
Tenant hereby acknowledges that Landlord has made no representations that
the Leased Premises may be used or is properly zoned for the Permitted Use, and Tenant
further agrees that it will (at its sole cost and expense) obtain all necessary permits and other
approvals prior to undertaking the Permitted Use. Tenant assumes all obligations and
responsibilities for compliance with all Legal Requirements including, without limitation, all
applicable zoning laws and ordinances, building codes and governmental regulations. This
Lease is not preconditioned on Tenant obtaining any zoning or use permits or approval. This
Lease does not constitute the authority to seek a zoning change to permit the Permitted Use,
and in no event shall Tenant seek or apply for any such zoning change to the Leased Premises
without Landlord's prior written consent.
18. NO SIGNS
Tenant shall not place or permit to be placed by any person or entity (other than
Landlord) on the Leased Premises any signs or billboards (including, without limitation, any
advertising signs or billboards). However, Tenant may place basket number signs on the Lease
premises subject to review and written approval.
19. DAMAGE TO LANDLORD'S FACILITIES
Tenant agrees that in the event any work done by or on behalf of the Tenant on
the Leased Premises causes damage to Landlord's Facilities (hereinafter defined), Tenant will
promptly reimburse Landlord for any and all expense incurred for the repairing or replacement
of such damage, within thirty (30) days, after presentation to Tenant of Landlord's statement
therefore.
20. DEFAULT
A. In the event that any of the following shall occur (each, a "Default "):
(i) Tenant shall at any time fail to make any payment of Fees (or any portion
thereof) or any other payments required of Tenant hereunder when required, and such
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failure continues for a period of more than ten (10) days (without necessity of any notice
or demand therefor); or
(ii) Tenant shall breach or violate any of its duties or obligations set forth in
Section 7 (Surrender of Leased Premises; Restoration), Section 16 (Insurance), Section
22 (Covenants Against Liens), Section 23 (Assignment and Subletting) or Section 31
(Subordination; Estoppel) of this Lease; or
(iii) Tenant shall at any time be in default in any other covenants and conditions
of this Lease to be kept, observed and performed by Tenant, which and such default
continues for more than thirty (30) days (or such shorter time period as may specifically
be set forth in this Lease) after notice from Landlord; or
(iv) this Lease or Tenant's interest therein, or any interest in Tenant, shall be
assigned, transferred, mortgaged or pledged, levied on or attempted to be taken by
execution, attachment or other process of law, or if any execution or attachment shall be
issued against Tenant, or any of Tenant's property in the Leased Premises shall be
taken or occupied or attempted to be taken or occupied by someone other than Tenant;
or
(v) a receiver, assignee or trustee shall be appointed for Tenant or Tenant's
property or if the Tenant shall file bankruptcy, or if involuntary bankruptcy proceedings
shall be filed against Tenant; or
(vi) Landlord shall receive notice of any alleged violation of any Legal
Requirements resulting from or in any way connected with Tenant's use of the Leased
Premises and such violation is not cured (and all liabilities connected therewith fully
satisfied) by Tenant prior to the earlier of (a) the last day of the period permitted by law
for curing such violation or (b) the first date Landlord becomes subject to any fine,
penalty, lien, judgment, order or other liability due to the continued existence of such
violation; or
(vii) Tenant shall abandon the Leased Premises or vacate same during the initial
Term or any Renewal Term (as defined in Section 29) hereof,
then in any of said cases, Landlord may do any or all of the following (all of which remedies
shall be cumulative and not exclusive, and all of which remedies shall be in addition to, and not
in lieu of, any other rights and remedies to which Landlord may be entitled under this Lease, at
law or in equity):
(a) At its option, at once, without notice to Tenant or to any other person,
terminate this Lease and at its option, require payment in full of the Fees due for the
unexpired term of the Lease;
(b) Enter into the Leased Premises, and, remove Tenant's property and effects
therefrom, and /or take and hold possession thereof, without such entry and /or
possession terminating this Lease or releasing Tenant in whole or in part from Tenant's
obligations to pay Fees and perform all its other obligations hereunder for the full Term,
and to relet the Leased Premises or any part or parts thereof, either in the name of for
the account of Landlord or Tenant, for such Fees and for such term and terms as
Landlord may see fit, which term may at Landlord's option extend beyond the balance of
the Term of this Lease. Except to the extent required under applicable Legal
Requirements, Landlord shall not be required to accept any tenant offered by Tenant or
to observe any instructions given by the Tenant about such reletting. In any case,
Landlord may make such repairs, alterations and additions in or to the Leased Premises
as it sees fit. Tenant shall pay Landlord any deficiency between the Fees hereby
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reserved and covenanted to be paid and the net amount of the Fees collected on such
reletting, for the balance of the Term of this Lease, as well as any expenses incurred by
Landlord in such reletting, including, but not limited to attorney's fees, broker fees, the
expenses of repairing, altering the Leased Premises, and otherwise preparing the same
for re- rental. All such costs, other than the rental, shall be paid by Tenant upon demand
by Landlord. Any deficiency in rental amounts shall be paid in monthly installments,
upon statements rendered by Landlord to Tenant, unless Landlord has declared the
entire Fees for the balance of the Term due, as elsewhere in this Lease provided. Any
suit brought to collect the amount of the deficiency for any one or more months' Fees
shall not preclude any subsequent suit or suits to collect the deficiency for any
subsequent month's Fees;
(c) Require that upon any termination of this Lease, whether by lapse of time,
the exercise of any option by Landlord to terminate the same, or in any other manner
whatsoever, or upon any termination of Tenant's right to possession without termination
of this Lease, the Tenant shall at once surrender possession of the Leased Premises to
the Landlord and immediately vacate the same and remove all effects therefrom, except
such as may not be removed under other provisions of this Lease. If Tenant fails to do
so, Landlord may forthwith re -enter the Leased Premises, with or without process of law,
and repossess itself thereof as in its former estate and expel and remove Tenant and
any other persons and property therefrom, using such force as may be necessary
without being deemed guilty of trespass, eviction or forcible entry, without thereby
waiving Landlord's rights to Fees or any other rights given Landlord under this Lease or
at law or in equity;
(d) Remove, at its option if the Tenant shall not remove all effects from the
Leased Premises in this Lease as provided, any or all of such effects in any manner that
Landlord shall choose and store the same without liability for loss thereof, and Tenant
will pay Landlord, upon demand, any and all expenses incurred in such removal and
also storage of said effects for any length of time during which the same shall be in
Landlord's possession or in storage, or Landlord may at its option, without, notice sell
any or all of said effects in such manner and for such price as the Landlord may deem
best and apply the proceeds of such sale upon any amounts due under this Lease from
the Tenant to Landlord, including the expenses of removal and sale;
(e) Collect from Tenant any other loss or damage Landlord may sustain by
reason of any breach (including, without limitation, the unamortized portion of any
brokerage fee or commission paid by or on behalf of Landlord to any broker or finder
with respect to this Lease) and any diminished value of the Leased Premises resulting
from said breach;
(f) Enjoin any such breach of this Lease by Tenant; and /or
(g) Take any and all corrective actions Landlord deems necessary or
appropriate to cure the default of Tenant in question and charge the cost thereof to
Tenant, together with (i) interest at the Default Rate, and (ii) an administrative charge in
an amount equal to ten percent (10 %) of the cost of the corrective action to defray part
of the administrative expense incurred Landlord in administering such cure, such
payment to be made by Tenant upon Landlord's presentment and demand therefor.
B. Except as specifically provided in this Section Tenant expressly waives
the service of any notice of intention to terminate this Lease or to terminate Tenant's right of
possession of the Leased Premises or to re -enter the Leased Premises and waives the service
of any demand for payment of Fees or for possession and waives the service of any and every
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other notice or demand prescribed by any statute, law or ordinance and agrees that the simple
breach of any of the covenants of this Lease (beyond any applicable notice and cure periods)
shall, of itself, without the service of any additional notice or demand whatsoever, at Landlord's
option, constitute a default on the part of Tenant. No receipt of monies by the Landlord from or
for the account of Tenant or from anyone in possession or occupancy of the Leased Premises
after termination in any way of this Lease or after the giving of any notice, shall reinstate,
constitute or extend the term of this Lease or affect any notice given to the Tenant prior to the
receipt of such money, it being agreed that after the service of notice of the commencement of
a suit, or after final judgment for possession of the Leased Premises, Landlord may receive and
collect any Fees or other amounts due Landlord and such payment not waive or affect said
notice, said suit, or said judgment.
C. Any and all rights and remedies which Landlord may have under this
Lease at law or in equity, shall be cumulative and shall not be deemed inconsistent with each
other, and any two or more or all of said rights and remedies may be exercised at the same
time or at different times and from time to time.
D. If Landlord is required to incur expense, either legal, incidental, or
consequential, because of the breach of this Lease by Tenant, the Tenant shall promptly
reimburse Landlord for such expense upon being given a written itemization and explanation
thereof. In the event of commencing a court action as a result of any breach, it is agreed that
such expenses are to be considered a part of the damages claimed in said action and any
expense incurred in prosecuting that action shall be included. It is agreed that the term
"expenses" as used herein shall include, but not be limited to, attorney's fees, court costs,
district justice costs, and any and all other costs and expenses reasonably related to such
breach.
E. The failure of Landlord to enforce rights under this Lease on one or
numerous occasions shall not affect the Landlord's ability to enforce that right on any
subsequent occasion or occasions.
F. Upon the occurrence of a Default or any breach or default under this
Lease by Tenant, Tenant shall be liable for and shall reimburse Landlord upon demand for all
reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by Landlord in enforcing Tenant's obligations
under this Lease, whether or not Landlord files legal proceedings in connection therewith.
G. In the event that a Default shall occur and Landlord elects to terminate
this Lease, or upon expiration of this Lease, Tenant shall not be relieved of its duties or
obligations under this Lease so long as Tenant or any of Tenant's property remains on the
Leased Premises. Additionally, any rights and obligations created under or by this Section shall
survive termination or expiration of this Lease.
H. In the event of a threatened breach by Tenant of any of the covenants or
provisions of this Lease, Landlord shall (without limiting any of Landlord's other rights or
remedies hereunder, at law or in equity) have the right to enjoin any such threatened breach.
21. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.
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It is expressly understood and agreed by Tenant that none of Landlord's
covenants, undertakings or agreements continued in this Lease are made or intended as
personal covenants, undertakings or agreements by Landlord or any entity which is affiliated
with Landlord its parent or subsidiaries. Tenant specifically agrees to look solely to Landlord's
interest in the Leased Premises for the recovery of any sums, damages, awards or judgments
from Landlord. It is agreed that neither Landlord, nor any entity which is affiliated with Landlord
(nor any of their respective parents or subsidiaries, nor any of their respective shareholders,
venturers, officers, directors or employees) shall be personally liable for any such sums,
damages, awards or judgments. This Section will survive termination of the Lease.
22. COVENANTS AGAINST LIENS.
Tenant hereby covenants and agrees that it will not cause or permit any lien
(including, without limitation, any mechanic's lien) or claim for lien to be asserted against the
Leased Premises or any interest therein, whether such lien or claim for lien results from or
arises out of any act or omission of Tenant or any member of the Tenant Group or otherwise.
In the event any such lien or claim for lien is filed, Tenant will immediately pay and release the
same. In the event such lien or claim of lien is not released and removed within five (5) days
after notice from Landlord, Landlord, at its sole option and in addition to any of its other rights
and remedies, may take any and all action necessary to release and remove such lien or claim
of lien (it being agreed by Tenant that Landlord shall have no duty to investigate the validity
thereof), and Tenant shall promptly upon notice thereof reimburse Landlord for all sums, costs
and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, incurred by
Landlord in connection with such lien or claim of lien. Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless Landlord from and against any and all liens or claims for lien arising
out of or in any way connected with Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises. Any
rights and obligations created under or by this Section shall survive termination or expiration of
this Lease.
23. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Tenant shall not, directly or indirectly, assign, mortgage, pledge, encumber, or
otherwise transfer this Lease (or any interest of Tenant herein), whether by operation of law or
otherwise, and shall not sublet (or underlet), or permit, or suffer the Leased Premises or any
part thereof to be used or occupied by others, without Landlord's prior written consent in each
instance, which consent may be granted or denied by Landlord in its sole and absolute
discretion. Any assignment, sublease, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance or transfer by Tenant
in contravention of the provisions of this Section shall be void. For purposes of this Lease any
transfer, directly, indirectly or by operation of law, of a "controlling" interest in Tenant shall
constitute an assignment of this Lease, and shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this
Section. For purposes hereof, a "controlling" interest in Tenant shall mean: (a) the ownership,
directly or indirectly, of a majority of the outstanding voting stock or interests of Tenant, or (b)
the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the
management and policies of Tenant, whether through the ownership of voting securities or
other ownership interests, by statute, or by contract.
24. TERMINATION
Prior to the end of the Term, this Lease may be terminated at any time by either
of the parties hereto by giving ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other party of such
termination. This Lease may also be terminated by Landlord, if Landlord is required to do so by
a regulatory body, by a court of competent jurisdiction or Legal Requirements.
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25. LANDLORD'S RIGHTS.
The rights of the Landlord to utilize the Leased Premises in its utility business
will, at all times, be and remain paramount to the rights herein granted to Tenant by Landlord
and nothing stated herein is to be construed as restricting Landlord from granting rights to other
parties or persons in, upon or under the Leased Premises. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the parties specifically refer to rights relating to sewers, water pipes and mains,
drainage tiles and pipes, gas main and pipelines and other associated uses. In addition,
Landlord shall have the right to enter upon the Leased Premises at any time and from time to
time to show the same to prospective tenants, mortgagees and /or purchasers, and to place
"For Rent" and /or "For Sale" signs thereon.
26. RIGHT OF ENTRY.
Tenant agrees that Landlord and Landlord's agents, representatives, employees,
contractors, Tenants, invitees, tenants, successors and assigns (collectively, "Landlord
Parties "), shall have the right to enter the Leased Premises at any time Landlord deems
necessary, to alter, modify, augment, supplement, improve, upgrade, use, operate, repair,
replace, install, construct, maintain or protect Landlord's Facilities. Landlord has the right to
require Tenant to remove and relocate any paving, improvements or property owned or used by
Tenant at the Leased Premises, in connection with the use, operation, maintenance, repair,
installation and /or removal of Landlord's Facilities by any Landlord Party, and /or or in
connection with any other use (present or future) of the Leased Premises by the Landlord
Parties, all of which removal and relocation shall be at Tenant's sole cost and expense. In the
event that Tenant fails to remove and /or relocate any such paving, improvements or property
upon notice from Landlord, then Landlord shall have the right (but not the obligation) to remove
such paving, improvements or property on Tenant's behalf, and at Tenant's cost, and Tenant
shall promptly reimburse Landlord for any costs and expenses paid or incurred by Landlord in
connection therewith. Tenant agrees that it will cooperate with Landlord in connection with any
entry on, and work at, the Leased Premises by the Landlord Parties, and shall coordinate
Tenant's use of the Leased Premises with any use of the Leased Premises by any of the
Landlord Parties. Landlord shall not in any event be liable for inconvenience, disruption,
disturbance, loss of business or other damage to Tenant by reason of any entry on, or work at,
the Leased Premises by any Landlord Party, or on account of bringing materials, supplies, and
equipment into or through the Leased Premises. Tenant understands that the business of the
Landlord involves, among other things, the construction, installation, maintenance, operation,
and use of Landlord's Facilities now or which may hereafter be erected or installed upon, along,
on, over, across or under the Leased Premises, or property adjacent thereto, which are used or
useful in connection with the generation, conversion, transmission or distribution of electricity
and gas and communications services. Tenant covenants and agrees (as a specific condition
of this Lease) that Tenant and each member of the Tenant Group will not, under any
circumstances whatsoever, touch, handle, tamper with or contact, directly or indirectly, any of
the Landlord's Facilities, nor damage, destroy, interfere with, obstruct or otherwise adversely
affect, Landlord's Facilities. Tenant hereby acknowledges that the Leased Premises may be
used from time to time to accommodate equipment and facilities of other persons and /or
entities (including, without limitation, pipeline and utility companies) which are (or will be)
located on, above or below the surface of the Leased Premises. Tenant agrees that it will
contact any such persons and /or entities holding rights to use and /or occupy the Leased
Premises, and provide the proper protection required by such persons or entities, in connection
with Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises. Tenant further agrees to furnish
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Landlord copies of the correspondence between the any such persons or entities and Tenant.
Tenant agrees that this requirement shall apply to any installations currently located at the
Leased Premises and any and all future installations within the Leased Premises.
27. LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO TRANSFER
This Lease shall not in any manner or to any extent limit or restrict the right of
Landlord to use or dispose of the Leased Premises as Landlord may in its discretion desire,
subject to rights of Tenant hereunder. Landlord shall have the right, without notice to or
consent from Tenant, to assign this Lease to any person or entity who succeeds (directly,
indirectly or by operation of law) to any of Landlord's right, title or interest in or to the Leased
Premises.
28. TENANT'S PROPERTY
It is expressly understood and agreed that all equipment and other personal
property that Tenant may install upon the Leased Premises during the Term shall remain the
property of Tenant and shall be removed by Tenant (as set forth in Section 7 hereof), at its sole
cost and expense, at the expiration of the term of this Lease or at any time prior thereto.
29. RENEWAL
Tenant shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to extend the Term for two
(2) consecutive ten (10) year periods (each being referred to herein as a "Renewal Term ").
In the event that Tenant, in its sole discretion, decides to extend the Term for a Renewal
Term, Tenant shall notify Landlord at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the end
of the Term or the then current Renewal Term (as applicable) of its desire to extend the
Term for a Renewal Term ( "Renewal Notice "). If Tenant does not provide Landlord with a
Renewal Notice within one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the end of the Term, or the
then current Renewal Term (as applicable), the Term of the Lease shall cease and
terminate at the end of the stated Term, or the then current Renewal Term.
Subject to the provisions set forth above, in the event that the Lease is renewed,
the Renewal Term will be upon the same terms, covenants and conditions contained in the
Lease, except that (i) Landlord may make any changes to the indemnity, environmental and
insurance provisions contained in the Lease as Landlord deems appropriate in its sole and
absolute judgment, and (ii) any reference in the Lease to the Term will be deemed to
include the applicable Renewal Term. In addition, Tenant will be deemed to have accepted
the Leased Premises in "as -is" condition as of the commencement of each Renewal Term, it
being understood that Landlord will have no additional obligation to renovate or remodel the
Leased Premises as a result of Tenant's renewal of the Lease.
30. HOLDING OVER
Tenant shall have no right to remain in possession of all or any part of the
Leased Premises after the expiration of the Term or any Renewal Term (as applicable) unless
such Term or Renewal Term is renewed in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section
29. In the event that Tenant remains in possession of all or any part of the Leased Premises
after the expiration or earlier termination of the Term or any Renewal Term (as applicable), at
Landlord's option (exercised by giving Tenant written notice): (a) such tenancy shall be deemed
to be either (at Landlord's sole option) a periodic tenancy from month -to -month only, or a
tenancy at sufferance terminable at will by Landlord, or a renewal of this Lease for an additional
(1) year term; (b) such tenancy shall not, unless Landlord otherwise elects (as set forth above),
constitute a renewal or extension of this Lease for any further Term or Renewal Term; and (c)
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such tenancy may be terminated by Landlord upon the earlier of thirty (30) days' prior written
notice or the earliest date permitted by law. In the event Tenant remains in possession after
the expiration or earlier termination of the Term or any Renewal Term (as applicable), then: (i)
Landlord shall have the right to charge Tenant a monthly Base Fees equal to Landlord's
estimate (as determined by Landlord in its sole discretion) of two hundred percent (200 %) of
the fair market monthly rental value of the Leased Premises, and any other sums due under
this Lease shall be payable in the amount and at the times specified in this Lease, and (ii)
Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to Landlord) and hold the
Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any and all Losses and Claims sustained,
incurred and /or brought against any of the Indemnified Parties by reason of such retention of
possession of the Leased Premises (which may include, without limitation, any Claims made by
any actual or prospective subsequent lessee or other user or occupant of the Leased Premises
or any portion thereof). Any such month -to -month tenancy or tenancy at sufferance shall be
subject to every other term, condition, and covenant contained in this Lease.
31 SUBORDINATION; ESTOPPEL
A. This Lease and the rights of Tenant hereunder shall be and are hereby
made expressly subject and subordinate at all times to the lien of any mortgage now or
hereafter existing against all or any portion of the Leased Premises. Tenant acknowledges that
its title is and always shall be subordinate to the title of the owner of the Leased Premises and
nothing herein contained shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may
encumber the title of the owner of the Leased Premises. In confirmation of such subordination,
Tenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument that Landlord or any mortgagee of
Landlord may request to evidence such subordination no later than ten (10) business days after
Landlord's request therefor. If any mortgagee of Landlord (or its successors or assigns), or any
other person or entity, shall succeed to the rights of Landlord under this Lease, whether through
possession or foreclosure action or delivery of a new lease or deed, then at the request of such
party so succeeding to Landlord's rights ( "Successor Landlord ") and upon Successor Landlord's
written agreement to accept Tenant's attornment, Tenant shall attorn to and recognize
Successor Landlord as Tenant's Landlord under this Lease, and shall promptly execute and
deliver any instrument that Successor Landlord may reasonably request to evidence such
attornment. Upon such attornment this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as, or as if it
were, a direct lease between Successor Landlord and Tenant upon all of the terms, conditions
and covenants as are set forth in this Lease and shall be applicable after such attornment.
B. Tenant agrees, at any time and from time to time, as requested by
Landlord, upon not less than ten (10) days' prior notice, to execute and deliver to Landlord a
written statement executed and acknowledged by Tenant, (a) stating that this Lease is then in
full force and effect and has not been modified (or if modified, setting forth all modifications), (b)
setting forth the Fees, (c) setting forth the date to which the Fees has been paid, (d) stating
whether or not, to the best knowledge of the Tenant, Landlord is in default under this Lease,
and if so, setting forth the specific nature of all such default, (e) stating whether there are any
subleases affecting the Leased Premises, (f) stating the address of Tenant to which all notices
and communication under the Lease shall be sent, and the Commencement Date, and (g)
containing any other matters reasonably requested by Landlord. Tenant acknowledges that
any statement delivered pursuant to this paragraph may be relied upon by others with whom
Landlord may be dealing, including any purchaser or owner of the Leased Premises, or of
Landlord's interest in the Leased Premises or any lender or mortgagee of Landlord.
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32 MISCELLANEOUS
A. Illinois Commerce Commission Approval Landlord and Tenant
acknowledge that Landlord is a public utility regulated by the Illinois Commerce Commission
( "Commission ") and other governmental authorities, and this Lease and the obligations of the
parties hereto are subject to all Legal Requirements applicable to Landlord as a public utility.
Although it is not expected that the Commission's or other governmental authorities' approval
will be required for this Lease, the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder are
conditioned upon the Commission's and any other applicable governmental authorities'
approval of this Lease, under any circumstances in which such approval is required. It is further
agreed and understood that this Lease may be terminated by Landlord immediately at any time
in the event that Landlord is required to do so by the Commission or some other governmental
authority.
B. Notices Whenever notice is required to be given pursuant to this Lease,
the same shall be either personally delivered, sent by a nationally recognized overnight delivery
service, postage prepaid, or sent via United States certified mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, and addressed to the parties at their respective addresses as follows:
If to Landlord:
Commonwealth Edison Company
Three Lincoln Centre
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Attn: Manager Real Estate Revenue
with a copy to:
Exelon Business Services Company
Law Department
49` Floor
10 South Dearborn
Chicago, Illinois 60680 -5379
Attn: Assistant General Counsel — Real Estate
If to Tenant:
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Assistant City Administrator
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
Attn: Bartholomew A. Olson
or at such other addresses as any party, by written notice in the manner
specified above to the other party hereto, may designate from time to time. Unless otherwise
specified to the contrary in this Lease, all notices shall be deemed to have been given upon
receipt (or refusal of receipt) thereof.
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C. Prohibition on Recording To the maximum extent permitted under Legal
Requirements, Tenant agrees not to record this Lease. This Section will survive the termination
of this Lease.
D. Waiver of Jury Trial Landlord and Tenant, by this Section, waive trial by
jury in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either of the parties to this Lease
against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this
Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant's use or occupancy of the Leased
Premises, or any other claims, and any emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy.
E. Captions The section headings appearing in this Lease are for
convenience of reference only and are not intended, to any extent and for any purpose, to limit
or define the text of any section or any subsection hereof.
F. Bindinq Effect The covenants, conditions, and agreements contained in
this Lease will bind and inure to the benefit of Landlord and Tenant and their respective heirs,
distributees, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns. In the event that
Tenant is comprised of more than one individual or entity, the obligations of such individuals or
entities under this Lease shall be joint and several.
G. Entire Agreement This Lease, the exhibits and addenda, if any, contain
the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant regarding the subject matter hereof, and
fully supersede all prior written or oral agreements and understandings between the parties
pertaining to such subject matter. No promises or representations, except as contained in this
Lease, have been made to Tenant respecting the condition or the manner of operating the
Leased Premises.
H. Further Assurances Each party agrees that it will execute and deliver
such other documents and take such other action as may be reasonably requested by the other
party to effectuate the purposes and intention of this Lease.
I. No Waiver The failure of either party to enforce at any time any
provision of this Lease shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision, nor in any way to
affect the validity of this Lease or any part hereof or the right of such party thereafter to enforce
each and every such provision. No waiver of any breach of this Lease shall be held to
constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
J. No Third Party Beneficiaries Landlord and Tenant agree and
acknowledge that, except as expressly set forth herein, there are no intended third party
beneficiaries of this Lease nor any of the rights and privileges conferred herein.
K. Governing Law, Venue The terms and provisions of this Lease shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. With respect to
any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Lease (each a "Proceeding "), the parties hereto
each irrevocably: (a) agree that any such Proceeding shall be commenced, brought, tried,
litigated and consummated in the courts of the State of Illinois located in the County of Cook or
(as applicable) the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, (b) submit to
the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Illinois located in the County of Cook and
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and (c) waive any objection
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which they may have at any time to the laying of venue of any Proceeding brought in any such
court, waive any claim that any Proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an
inconvenient forum, and further waive the right to object, with respect to such Proceeding, that
any such court does not have jurisdiction over such party.
L. Counterparts This Lease may be executed by the parties in
counterparts. Each such counterpart shall be deemed an original and all such counterparts,
taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.
M. Subordinate This Lease, and all of Tenant's rights and interests
hereunder, are subject and subordinate to any and all recorded and unrecorded easements,
licenses, leases and permits, and all other matters (whether recorded or unrecorded) affecting
the Leased Premises (or title thereto) dated prior to the date of this Lease.
N. Severability If any term, provision or condition in this Leased shall, to
any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease (or the application of such
term, provision or condition to persons or circumstances other than in respect of which it is
invalid or unenforceable) shall not be affected thereby, and each term, provision and condition
of this Leased shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
O. Time of the Essence Time is of the essence of this Lease, and each and
every term and provision hereof.
P. No Partnership None of the terms or provisions of this Lease shall be
deemed to create a partnership between or among the parties hereto in their respective
businesses or otherwise, nor shall any of the terms or provisions of this Lease cause them to be
considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise.
Q. Not an Employee By signing this Lease, Tenant affirms and states that it
is not an employee of Commonwealth Edison Company nor Exelon Corporation, nor any of their
respective parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, nor does Tenant have any affiliated interest in any
such entities.
R. No Oral Change This Lease cannot be changed orally or by course of
conduct, and no executory agreement, oral agreement or course of conduct shall be effective to
waive, change, modify or discharge it in whole or in part unless the same is in writing and is
signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification or
discharge is sought.
S. Tenant's Authority Tenant represents and warrants that it has full right,
power and authority to execute and deliver this Lease, and to perform each and all of its duties
and obligations hereunder. If Landlord so requests, Tenant shall provide Landlord with
reasonable written evidence of such right, power and authority.
T. Termination of Lease Based Upon Change In Law If any Legal
Requirement is enacted or modified during the Term, and such enactment or modification
places any additional material burden on Landlord (as determined by Landlord) as a result of
Tenant's use or occupancy of the Leased Premises for any purpose, or if the use of the Leased
Premises by Tenant would violate any Legal Requirements hereinafter enacted or modified,
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then (without limiting any other rights or remedies of Landlord hereunder) Landlord shall have
the right to terminate this lease effective as of the effective date of such Legal Requirement is
so enacted or modified.
U. Negotiated The parties acknowledge that the parties and their counsel
have reviewed and revised this Lease and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that
any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the
interpretation of this Lease or any exhibits or amendments hereto.
V. Brokers Tenant represents and warrants to Landlord that Tenant has
dealt with no broker, finder or similar person or entity in connection with this Lease, or Tenant's
use or occupancy of the Leased Premises. Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel
acceptable to Landlord) and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all Claims and
Losses brought against, sustained or incurred by Landlord by reason of Tenant's breach of the
foregoing representation and warranty.
W. Tenant's Authority to Act This Lease shall be executed for and on behalf
of the Tenant pursuant to a resolution adopted by the United City of Yorkville, at a regular
meeting held , 2009, and signed by the officers therein designated as
signatories and attested by the clerk of Tenant. A certified copy of such resolution shall be
attached to this Lease and made a part hereof as evidence of the authority herein exercised by
the undersigned officers executing the Lease on behalf of Tenant.
X. Additional Requirements. Grantee shall comply with the "Additional
Requirements listed in Exhibit B attached hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Lease on the
date first written above.
LANDLORD:
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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
By:
Michael E.Walker
Manager Real Estate and Facilities
TENANT:
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
By: 'l
Mayor
Attes
City Clerk
SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS.
A. Leased Premise and Landlords Property
B. Additional Requirements
APPROVED
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COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY
By: � v�-
Michael E.Walker
Manager Real Estate and Facilities
TENANT:
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
By. �� I dA-i l ,2 J 2 t
Mayor
Atte
City Clerk
SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS.
A. Leased Premise and Landlords Property
B. Additional Requirements
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Exhibit "B"
1. The Petitioner's proposed grade changes cannot exceed eight (8) inches within the right -of-
way unless he can ensure that the existing drainage patterns are not affected, storm water
does not pool on the R/W or adjacent properties and ComEd NESC safety clearances are
not violated.
2. The Petitioner must provide assurances that the Disc Golf baskets are highly visible during
the day and at night so that they do not cause harm to ComEd personnel or vehicles.
3. Any damage to ComEd's property caused by the Petitioner will be repaired at the
Petitioner's expense. Disc baskets are not allowed within 25 feet of a transmission
structure.
4. If landscaping is required, landscaping plans and details must be provided to ComEd for
review to ensure safety clearances are not violated and access is not restricted. Trees on
ComEd transmission R/W's are not allowed. Small bushes are acceptable provided they
are not within 25 feet of a transmission structure. Boulder placement on the R/W should be
discouraged unless the Petitioner can provide assurances that the boulders would not
restrict our access or cause harm to ComEd personnel or vehicles.
5. The Petitioner cannot place obstructions on ComEd property that will restrict our ability to
access, operate and maintain existing and future transmission and distribution facilities.
Future transmission facilities are planned for the southerly side of this RIK
6. The Petitioner's equipment cannot exceed fourteen (14) feet in height on the right -of -way.
7. The Petitioner cannot leave construction equipment and materials on ComEd Property
when there is no work activity.
8. The Petitioner's facilities on ComEd's property should be designed for HS20 axle loading
per AASHTO highway specifications in order to withstand ComEd construction traffic.
9. When working in the vicinity of ComEd's electric transmission lines during the installation,
OSHA requires minimum thirteen (13) feet working clearance distance must be maintained
between the booms, arms or other parts that can be raised on the equipment for the
Petitioner's contractor and ComEd's existing 138,000 volt electric transmission conductors
Under no circumstances, should truck beds be raised underneath ComEd transmission
lines. This note should be added to any construction drawings.
10. The Petitioner must be made aware that the Company does use heavy equipment and
cannot be responsible for any damage to the Petitioner's facilities that may occur due to the
Company's right to access our property to operate and maintain new and existing
transmission and distribution facilities.
11. Upon completion of Petitioner's project, the Petitioner must remove any equipment,
construction debris and material from the ComEd right -of -way and restore any other
disturbed areas of the right -of -way to their pre- construction condition.
12. Landscaping, boulders, small trees or bushes with five or six chain baskets not to exceed
six feet in height. The propose plan is acceptable provided the installation does not interfere
with ComEd's access to the property for maintenance, repair, and future construction of the
Transmission System ultimate requirements.
13. We need access to our pole at all times. The landscaping and chain baskets shall not
exceed ten feet in height and no plants shall be planted under the distribution lines. Any
equipment associated with the installation or maintenance (or otherwise) of the facilities
involved with this project shall keep a minimum of ten feet of clearance from all conductors.
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