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Exhibit
10.3
235 GREAT POND LEASE
AGREEMENT
THIS 235 GREAT POND LEASE
(the “235 Great Pond Lease”) made as of this 19 day of
June, 2008, by and between 235 GREAT POND, LLC, whose
address is 750 Trade Centre Way, Suite 100, Portage, MI 49002,
SMITH CT 7, LLC, whose address is 108 South University, Mt.
Pleasant, Michigan 48858, and SMITH CT 8, LLC, whose address
is 108 South University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, hereinafter
collectively referred to as “Landlord,” and VALASSIS
DIRECT MAIL, INC., a Delaware Corporation, whose address is
19925 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152, referred to as
“Tenant.”
WITNESSETH:
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DESCRIPTION AND USE OF PREMISES |
Landlord hereby leases to
Tenant and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord that certain real
property located in the City of Windsor and Bloomfield, State of
Connecticut, commonly known as 235 Great Pond Drive, Windsor
Connecticut, 06095, and more particularly described and shown on
the survey and legal description of the Premises on Exhibit
“A” attached as well as all appurtenances,
improvements, easements, and rights-of-way thereunto pertaining
(“Premises”). Tenant shall use and occupy the Premises
as a professional office, data and distribution center building
only and for no other uses. The building located on the Premises is
agreed to consist of the physical fitness/day care facility and
light industrial / distribution building apprising approximately a
total of 171,072 square feet of space. As of the date written
above, Tenant hereby accepts the Premises in it’s “as
is, where is” condition without representation or warranty as
to their condition or fitness for any particular purpose from
Landlord. Tenant further acknowledges that Tenant owned and
occupied the Premises prior to the date of this 235 Great Pond
Lease and sold the Premises to Landlord as of the date of this 235
Great Pond Lease.
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TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE |
In order for the Premises to
be useful to Tenant and marketable in the future for Landlord,
Landlord and Tenant agree that Landlord shall pay an improvement
allowance to Tenant in order for Tenant to construct a buildout at
the Premises pursuant to the plans and specifications set forth in
Exhibit B attached hereto. Thus, Landlord and Tenant acknowledge
and agree that Tenant shall be provided an Improvement Allowance in
the amount of approximately One-Million and Six-Hundred and
Fifty-Three Thousand Dollars ($1,680,000.00) for the work described
in accordance with Exhibit B (the “Tenant
Improvements”). No Material Deviations from Exhibit B shall
be made by Tenant without Landlord’s prior written consent,
which shall not be unreasonably withheld. “Material
deviations” shall be defined as an increase or decrease of
$100,000 or more at the Premises, it being agreed that the total
Tenant Improvement Allowance for the Premises and 1 Targeting
Centre leased to Tenant under a separate lease shall not exceed
$2,000,000. Approval of the plans and specifications by
Landlord shall not constitute
the assumption of and responsibility by Landlord for their accuracy
or sufficiency, and Tenant shall be solely responsible for such
items. Tenant shall be responsible for any and all costs and
expenses which exceed the Improvement Allowance. Any portion of the
total Improvement Allowance shall be paid to Tenant or to
Tenant’s general contractor, Barton Malow Company, within 30
days following receipt by Landlord of (1) invoices;
(2) an AIA sworn statement from the general contractor,
(3) an affidavit from the Tenant that the payments from the
prior disbursement request have been made in full;
(4) Landlord lender approval and submittal by Tenant of
lender-requested mechanics or materialmen lien waivers or their
functional equivalents under applicable Connecticut’s
materialmen lien laws; and (5) and the certification of Tenant
and its architect that the Tenant Improvements have been made in
accordance with applicable laws, codes and ordinances. The
Improvement Allowance shall be disbursed in the amount reflected on
the invoices meeting the requirements above. Notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, Landlord shall not be obligated to
disburse any portion of Improvement Allowance during the
continuance of an uncured default under the Lease, and
Landlord’s obligation to disburse shall only resume when and
if such default is cured. The final 7 1 / 2 % of the
Improvement Allowance shall be withheld by Landlord and disbursed
upon receipt of the final sworn statement. Immediately after the
final payment is made, Tenant shall provide Landlord with
confirmation of full payment from all contractors, subcontractors,
and vendors who performed work to the Premises desired by
Tenant.
Tenant shall pay Landlord
rent in accordance with the rent schedule attached and incorporated
hereto as Exhibit C. The rent shall be payable in advance in
semi-annual installments, with said installment payments being made
to Landlord’s management company, SIRO II Management, LLC
whose notice address is 750 Trade Centre Way, Suite 100, Kalamazoo,
MI 49002. The first payment of rent in accordance with Exhibit C
shall be due on the commencement date of Tenant’s right to
possession as set forth in Article 4 hereof. Future payments shall
be due in advance of the first day of every six (6) months
thereafter. If the commencement date of this 235 Great Pond Lease
shall fall on a day other than the first day of a calendar month,
then additional rental of an amount calculated by prorating the
semi-annual payment set forth above shall be paid by Tenant to
Landlord for the month in which said commencement date shall
occur.
A. TERM OF RIGHT OF
POSSESSION . The commencement of Tenant’s right to
possess and use the Premises shall be the date first written above.
The term of Tenant’s right to possession shall be one-hundred
and eighty three (183) months. If the commencement date is the
first day of a calendar month, the 183-month term shall begin to
run from that date. If the commencement date is other than the
first day of a month, the 183-month term shall commence on the
first day of the following month.
B. TERM OF OBLIGATIONS
. Notwithstanding the term of Tenant’s right to possession,
all of the provisions of this 235 Great Pond Lease Agreement are
binding on the parties from the date this 235 Great Pond Lease is
executed.
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MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS |
A. Tenant covenants and
agrees to be responsible for all maintenance repair and upkeep of
the Premises during the term of Tenant’s right to possession.
Tenant’s maintenance repair and upkeep of the Premises shall
be done consistent with and in accordance to industry standards for
a class A facility. The Premises includes, but is not limited to,
all portions of the Premises depicted on Exhibit A, and all parking
areas shown on Exhibit A, the landscaping, the buildings,
improvements, foundations, exterior and interior walls, windows,
doors, floors, ceilings, downspouts, gutters, roof, skylights,
plumbing and sewerage facilities, air-condition system, heating
system, electrical facilities and equipment, glazing, lighting
fixtures and all other figures, equipment and appliances of every
kind and nature. Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be called
upon or obligated to make any repairs, replacements, rebuildings,
restorations, improvements, alterations, remodeling or additions
whatsoever in or about the Premises.
B. Tenant shall be
responsible for all janitorial service on the Premises during the
term hereof.
C. Tenant shall not, without
the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld, make alterations, improvements or additions
to the Premises and to the building and improvements
thereon.
D. In a situation involving a
need to repair, replace, or restore any portion of the Premises,
and which is not covered by the provisions of “Eminent
Domain” or “Damage and Destruction,” Tenant may,
claim the benefit of any property damage insurance which may be
payable to Landlord by reason of the loss or casualty giving rise
to such need. However, the benefits of such property damage
insurance may be claimed only for the purpose of and to the extent
necessary to replace, repair or restore the damaged or condemned
portion of the Premises.
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EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY OR OTHER PROCEEDINGS |
If at any time any bankruptcy
or reorganization proceeding is instituted by or against Tenant
either in the State or Federal Courts, or if a receiver is
appointed under Chapters X or ZI of the Bankruptcy Act, for its
business or property on the Premises, Landlord shall have the
option, to be exercised by written notice given to Tenant, to
declare this 235 Great Pond Lease terminated at any time after the
expiration of twenty (20) days following the commencement of
such proceeding unless the proceeding is dismissed and unless all
payments of rent and other payments required by this 235 Great Pond
Lease to be made by Tenant to Landlord are paid promptly during
said period of twenty (20) days. Landlord shall under no
circumstances be required to permit a receiver to retain possession
of said Premises, and Landlord need not lease said Premises to such
receivers, but Landlord shall be entitled to immediate possession
of said Premises. Any repossession or termination hereunder shall
not operate in any way to prejudice
or affect the right of Landlord for
recovery of rent or other charges theretofore accrued, thereafter
accruing or to any other damages, nor shall any such termination or
repossession ever be construed as a waiver of or an election not to
claim future damages on account of such breach, but all such
damages, including all future rentals, shall be fully recoverable
by Landlord.
The Tenant, upon paying the
rent herein provided and performing all and singular the covenants
and conditions of this 235 Great Pond Lease on its part to be
performed, shall and may peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy
the Premises during the term hereof, and Landlord warrants that
Landlord has full right and sufficient title to lease the Premises
for the term herein provided, and agrees to indemnify Tenant for
and against any and all loss and damage that may result to Tenant
on account of any failure of, or defect in, Landlord’s title
or right to make and execute this 235 Great Pond Lease.
Should either party hereto
institute any action or proceeding in court to enforce any
provision hereof or for damages by reason of any alleged breach of
any provision of this 235 Great Pond Lease or for a declaration of
such party’s rights or obligations hereunder, or for any
other judicial remedy, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
receive from the losing party such amount as the court may adjudge
to be reasonable attorney’s fees for the services rendered to
the party finally prevailing in such action or
proceeding.
Tenant shall keep the
Premises free of construction liens and other liens of like nature
other than liens created or claimed by reason of any work done by
or at the instance of Landlord. Tenant agrees to protect and
indemnify Landlord against all such liens, or claims which may
ripen into such liens, and against all attorney’s fees and
other costs and expenses arising from any such claim or lien. If
Tenant fails to fully discharge any such lien or claim, or provide
a bond for the same, the Landlord, at its option, may pay the same
or any part thereof, and shall be the sole judge of the legality of
such lien or claim. Tenant shall repay Landlord all amounts so paid
by Landlord, together with interest thereon at the maximum rate
allowable by law from the time of payment by Landlord until
repayment by Tenant.
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TENANT TO COMPLY WITH LAW |
Tenant shall, from the date
of this 235 Great Pond Lease, and at its own expense, insure that
the Premises conforms to and complies with all laws, ordinances,
and regulations (including the Americans with Disabilities Act) now
in force or that are enacted hereafter affecting the use or
occupancy of all or any part of the Premises. Tenant indemnifies
Landlord against and agrees to save Landlord harmless from all
expenses imposed or incurred for or because of any violation by
Tenant or anyone claiming under Tenant of any law, ordinance, or
regulation occasioned by the neglect or omission, or willful act of
Tenant or any person on the Premises by permission or holding under
Tenant unless such violation results solely from an act or omission
on the part of Landlord and/or agents, servants or employees of
Landlord.
Tenant acknowledges that
Tenant has had the opportunity to review the commitment for the
owner’s policy of title insurance provided to Landlord from
Pinnacle Title Agency. Tenant reviewed all of the matters of record
reflected in such commitment and agrees to insure that the Premises
shall at all times comply with those matters of record affecting
the Premises from the date of this Agreement until the expiration
of this Agreement. Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord
harmless from all expenses and costs incurred by Landlord as a
result of any of the matters of record affecting the
Premises.
Tenant acknowledges that
Tenant has reviewed a survey of the Premises prepared by
Landlord’s surveyor. Tenant has expressly approved such
survey and hereby accepts the Premises in accordance with and
subject to all matters set forth on the survey. Tenant understands
that Tenant shall not be released from any of its obligations under
this Agreement due to error(s) on the survey, or any matters shown
on the survey.
Tenant agrees to pay all
charges when due for water, gas, electricity, or other utilities
incurred by it in connection with the Premises.
From the date of this
Agreement until the expiration of the Term and any renewals
thereof, Tenant shall pay all real property taxes and assessments
which may be levied upon or assessed against those lands comprising
the Premises. Tenant shall also pay all taxes or assessments levied
upon or assessed against the improvements situated within the
Premises and all taxes levied upon or assessed against any personal
property situated within the Premises. Tenant understands that
Landlord shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments
whatsoever which may be or become a lien upon the lands,
improvements and personal property. Any taxes or assessments which
may be levied or assessed for a period beginning before the
commencement of this 235 Great Pond Lease or ending after the
termination hereof shall be paid by Tenant. Upon expiration of this
Lease, the Landlord shall rebate to the Tenant any prepaid taxes or
assessments covering any period of time after expiration. Tenant
shall not be obligated to pay any income tax or other tax,
assessment or charge which may be levied or become due by reason of
the rents and profits received by Landlord as a result of this 235
Great Pond Lease.
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OFF-SET STATEMENT, ATTORNMENT AND SUBORDINATION;
LANDLORD’S MORTGAGEE’S APPROVAL OF THIS
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A. Tenant agrees within ten
(10) days after request therefor by Landlord to execute in
recordable form and deliver to Landlord a statement, in writing,
certifying (a) that this 235 Great Pond Lease is in full force
and effect, (b) the date of commencement of the term of this
235 Great Pond Lease, (c) that rent is paid currently without
any off-set or defense thereto, (d) all Improvement Allowance
amounts have been received or waived; (e) the amount of rent,
if any, paid in advance, (f) that there are no uncured
defaults by Landlord or stating those claimed by Tenant, and
(g) such other information as Landlord may reasonably request;
provided that, in fact, such facts are accurate and
ascertainable.
B. Tenant shall, in the event
any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of or in the event
of exercise of the power of sale under any mortgage made by
Landlord covering the Premises, attorn to the purchaser upon any
such foreclosure or sale and recognize such purchaser as the
Landlord under this 235 Great Pond Lease.
C. Tenant agrees that this
235 Great Pond Lease shall be subordinate to any first mortgages or
deeds of trust that may hereafter be placed upon the Premises and
to any and all advances to be made thereunder, and to the interest
thereon, and all renewals, replacements and extensions thereof,
provided the mortgagee or trustee named in said mortgages or trust
deeds shall agree to recognize the lease of Tenant in the event of
foreclosure if Tenant is not in default. Tenant also agrees that
any mortgagee or trustee may elect to have this 235 Great Pond
Lease designated as a prior lien to its mortgage or deed of trust,
and in the event of such election and upon notification by such
mortgagee or trustee to Tenant to that effect, this 235 Great Pond
Lease shall be deemed prior in lien to said mortgage or deed of
trust, whether this 235 Great Pond Lease is dated prior to or
subsequent to the date of said mortgage or deed of trust. Tenant
agrees, that upon the request of Landlord, any mortgagee or any
trustee, it shall execute whatever instruments may be required to
carry out the intent of this Section.
D. Failure of Tenant to
execute any of the above instruments within fifteen (15) days
upon written request so to do by Landlord, shall constitute a
breach of this 235 Great Pond Lease and Landlord may, at its
option, cancel this 235 Great Pond Lease and terminate
Tenant’s interest herein. Further, Tenant hereby irrevocably
appoints Landlord as attorney-in-fact for Tenant with full power
and authority to execute and deliver in the name of Tenant any such
instruments.
E. If Landlord’s
mortgagee will approve this 235 Great Pond Lease, only upon the
basis of reasonable modification of the terms and provisions of
this 235 Great Pond Lease, other than those provisions relating to
the size and location of the Premises, the amount of rent and
charges payable hereunder and the use for which Tenant is permitted
to operate the Premises, Landlord shall have the right to cancel
this 235 Great Pond Lease if Tenant refuses to approve in writing
any such reasonable modifications within thirty (30) days
after Landlord’s request therefor, which request may not be
made later than forty-five (45) days after the delivery of
possession of the Premises to Tenant. If such right to cancel is
exercised, this 235 Great Pond Lease shall thereafter be null and
void, and neither party shall have any liability to the other by
reason of such cancellation.
Tenant shall, from the date
this 235 Great Pond Lease is executed, keep in force and effect a
polic
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