EXHIBIT 10.2
Exhibit C
GROUND LEASE
Return Address:
Snohomish County Property
Management
3000 Rockefeller, M/S
404
Everett, WA 98201
Document Title(s)
or transactions contained
therein):
Land Lease (Construction by
Lessee)
Lessor(s)
(Last name first, then first name
and initials)
Snohomish
County
Lessee(s)
(Last name first, then first name
and initials)
Capstone PF LLC
Legal description
(abbreviated: i.e. lot, block, plat
or section, township, range, qtr./qtr.)
A portion of the NE
1
/ 4 of
Section 27, Township 28 North, Range 4 East, W.M. and a
portion of the SE 1 / 4 of
Section 22, township 28 North, Range 4 East,
W.M.
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Additional legal is on Exhibit A
of document
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Reference Number(s)
of Documents assigned or
released:
Assessor’s Property Tax
Parcel/Account Number
Portions of 28042200400300 and
28042700100100
The Auditor/Recorder will rely on
the information provided on the form. The staff will not read the
document to verify the accuracy or completeness of the indexing
information.
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY AIRPORT
LAND LEASE (CONSTRUCTION BY
LESSEE)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COVER PAGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I PREMISES
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Section 1.01 -
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Description of Leased
Land
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Section 1.02 -
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Use of Premises
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Section 1.03 -
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Inspection
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Section 1.04 -
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Construction by Lessee
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Section 1.05 -
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Action Request Forms
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Section 1.06 -
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Tenant Improvement
Form
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ARTICLE II TERM
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Section 2.01 -
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Term
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Section 2.02 -
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Extended Term Option
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Section 2.03 -
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Right of First Refusal
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Section 2.04 -
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County Exercise of Right of First
Refusal
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Section 2.05 -
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Relationship Between
Parties
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ARTICLE III RENT
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Section 3.01 -
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Rent
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Section 3.02 -
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Time and Place of
Payment
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Section 3.03 -
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Increased Rent
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Section 3.04 -
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Late Payment of Rent
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Section 3.05 -
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Security Deposit
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Section 3.06 -
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Adjustments of Leased Space
Rent
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Section 3.07 -
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Common Area Maintenance
Fee
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Section 3.08 -
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Traffic Mitigation
Reimbursement
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Section 3.09 -
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Surface Water Management
Fees
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ARTICLE IV LESSEE’S
OBLIGATIONS
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Section 4.01 -
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Condition of Premises
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Section 4.02 -
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Maintenance and
Repairs
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Section 4.03 -
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Surrender of Leasehold
Improvements
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Section 4.04 -
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Utilities and Other
Charges
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Section 4.05 -
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Liens
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Section 4.06 -
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Personal Property
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Section 4.07 -
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Equipment
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Section 4.08 -
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Prevailing Wages
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Section 4.09 -
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Waste Water
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Section 4.10 -
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Sewage System
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Section 4.11 -
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Assigning and
Subleasing
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Section 4.12 -
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Hazardous Substances
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ARTICLE V INDEMNITY AND
INSURANCE
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Section 5.01 -
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Hold Harmless
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Section 5.02 -
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Liability Insurance
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Section 5.03 -
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All Risk Insurance
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Section 5.04 -
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Mutual Waiver of
Subrogation
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Section 5.05 -
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Destruction and
Restoration
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Section 5.06 -
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Increased Limits
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ARTICLE VI DEFAULT
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Section 6.01 -
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Lessee’s Default
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Section 6.02 -
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Remedies
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Section 6.03 -
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Abandonment/Removal of
Property
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ARTICLE VII
TERMINATION
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Section 7.01 -
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Termination for Lessee’s
Default
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Section 7.02 -
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Termination for Airport
Use
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ARTICLE VIII FEDERAL, STATE AND
COUNTY REQUIREMENTS
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Section 8.01 -
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Federal Requirements
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Section 8.02 -
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Subordination to Airport
Operations
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Section 8.03 -
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Condemnation
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Section 8.04 -
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Laws and Regulations
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Section 8.05 -
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Aviation Easement
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Section 8.06 -
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Easement Rights
Reserved
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Section 8.07 -
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Security
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Section 8.08 -
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Noise Abatement
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Section 8.09 -
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Aircraft and Ground Service
Vehicle Identification
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Section 8.10 -
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Wildlife Hazards and
Deterrents
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Section 8.11 -
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Foreign Object Damage
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ARTICLE IX GENERAL
PROVISIONS
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Section 9.01 -
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Total Agreement, Applicability to
Successors
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Section 9.02 -
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Nonwaiver
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Section 9.03 -
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Attorney Fees
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Section 9.04 -
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Time of Essence
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Section 9.05 -
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County Indemnification
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Section 9.06 -
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Warranties /
Guarantees
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Section 9.07 -
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Headings
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Section 9.08 -
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Consent of County
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Section 9.09 -
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Notices
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Section 9.10 -
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Governing Law &
Severability
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Section 9.11 -
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Exterior Signage
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Section 9.12 -
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Quiet Enjoyment
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Section 9.13 -
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Estoppel Certificates
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Section 9.14 -
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Encumbrances and
Nondisturbance
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Section 9.15 -
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Force Majeure
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Section 9.16 -
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Leasehold Financing
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EXHIBIT ATTACHED
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Exhibit A
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Legal Description
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Exhibit B
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General Description of Improvements and
Preliminary Site Plan
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Exhibit C
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Additional Improvements
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Exhibit D
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Rate Schedule
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LAND LEASE (CONSTRUCTION BY
LESSEE)
SNOHOMISH COUNTY AIRPORT
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Lessee:
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CAPSTONE PF LLC
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Lease No.:
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08-005
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Effective Date:
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6-18-2008
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THIS LEASE between SNOHOMISH
COUNTY herein called County (or Lessor) and CAPSTONE PF LLC, a
Washington limited liability company herein called
Lessee.
WITNESSETH: That County and
Lessee desire to enter into a lease for the following land on the
Snohomish County Airport, Snohomish County, Washington:
Approximately thirteen point
fifty-five (13.55) acres of land located at Beverly Park Road
and Commando Road being a portion of NE 1 / 4
of Section 27, Township 28
North, Range 4 East, W.M. and a portion of the SE
1
/ 4 of
Section 22, Township 28 North, Range 4 East, W.M.
upon the following terms and
conditions;
ARTICLE I – PREMISES
1.01 Description of
Premises . The County hereby leases to Lessee and Lessee hereby
leases from County the following described land situated in
Snohomish County, State of Washington, Snohomish County Airport and
legally described in Exhibit A and as shown on the diagram attached
hereto as Exhibit A-1 hereinafter called the
"premises."
1.02 Use of the Premises .
Lessee shall:
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Use the premises only for the
following uses: office, manufacturing and distribution and other
incidental uses permitted under applicable law and for no other
purpose without the written consent of the County. No delay or
failure of the County to object to any improper or illegal use or
other use contrary to terms of this lease shall constitute a waiver
of the County’s right to claim a breach for such
use.
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Place no sign or mailbox upon the
premises or any other Airport property or alter, remodel, or in any
way modify or change the present condition or appearance of the
premises without the express written permission of the Airport
Director. Signs shall comply with all codes and ordinances as
adopted by the County. Lessee shall obtain Airport Director
approval for any exterior painting, including the choice of
color.
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c.
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Screen outside storage from
adjoining properties and right of ways. Lessee agrees that parking,
outside storage and other uses incidental to its operation shall be
upon the lease premises only with the written consent of the
Airport Director. Lessee shall not use or permit employees, patrons
invitees, or guests to use parking space or other areas of the
Airport outside of the premises, as it now exists or may hereafter
be amended, in a manner contrary to the posted rules and
regulations of the Airport.
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Keep, maintain, and surrender the
premises in a neat, clean, and safe condition and in as good
condition as the same now is, reasonable wear and tear excepted. At
the end of the term or earlier termination or retaking of
possession, the County shall, within ten (10) days, give the
Lessee a written list of Lessee’s failure, if any, to clean
up or repair the premises. If the Lessee has not done so thirty
(30) days after delivery of the written list, the County may
clean up or repair the defects noted in the list, with its own
personnel or independent subcontractors, charging the cost of the
same to the Lessee. Any cost charged, including lost rent, shall be
immediately due and payable by the Lessee.
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Keep the visible area of the
premises and access, loading and parking areas free of debris and
in a neat, safe, and attractive condition. Lessee shall not use
such areas for storage or for other than loading and parking
activities and shall not obstruct the access, parking, or loading
areas of other tenants or users of the Airport. Lessee shall not
store any boat, recreational vehicle, trailer, car or other vehicle
on the premises.
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Not create any fire, safety, or
health hazard on any Airport property, shall not use or permit any
use of the premises so as to produce noxious or dangerous fumes,
odors, smoke, or waste, unlawful noise, and shall not make or
permit any other use of the premises which constitute a nuisance,
waste or an unlawful use, interferes with the use and occupancy of
other Airport property, or cause cancellation of any insurance
policy on the premises.
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1.03 Inspection. County
reserves the right, with not less than two (2) business days
prior written notice (except in an emergency when no notice shall
be required), to inspect the premises and improvements thereon at
any and all reasonable times throughout the term of this lease
provided that it shall not interfere unduly with the Lessee’s
operation or the operation of any sublessee of the premises. The
right of inspection reserved to the County hereunder shall impose
no obligation on the County to make inspections to ascertain the
condition of the premises and shall impose no liability upon the
County for failure to make such inspections. Lessee shall allow
access for an annual certificate of occupancy fire and safety
inspection by the County Fire Marshall. Lessee shall pay the cost
of the annual certificate of occupancy fire and safety
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inspection and any re-inspection
in the event of a violation requiring correction. Lessee shall
allow access for other fire and safety inspections by the County,
provided that such inspections shall be without charge to the
Lessee. Lessee shall allow the County to install a Knox box on the
premises, in a location acceptable to Lessee, if deemed necessary
by the County, at a reasonable cost to be reimbursed by the Lessee.
In the event Lessee desires to install an alarm system, Lessee
shall provide a supervised alarm system with local monitoring by a
U. L. approved station reasonably acceptable to the Airport
Director. Lessee shall leave the Knox box, alarm system and wiring
in place upon termination of the lease, unless requested otherwise
in writing by the County.
1.04 Construction by
Lessee.
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Lessee, solely at its cost, may
construct or cause to be constructed upon the leased land certain
buildings and improvements generally described in Exhibit B
attached (the "Improvements" ). It is understood that the
plans, specifications, details, and location of construction within
the premises shall be subject to the approval of the Airport
Director prior to the construction. A duly licensed architect will
prepare necessary construction plans and specifications for any
building and other improvements at the expense of the Lessee. The
Airport Director will not unreasonably withhold or delay approval
of such plans, specifications, detail and location in furtherance
of the general plans and specifications attached hereto. A
reproducible and CAD disc copy of all as-built building and utility
plans shall be furnished the Airport upon completion of
construction.
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Lessee shall cause Lessee’s
construction work, if any, to be performed by licensed contractors,
approved by County, and the contractors shall provide, if required
by County, a performance and payment bond covering all
Lessee’s work.
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c.
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Enumeration of obligations in
this section shall not exclude the Lessee, during construction,
from obligations which are stated elsewhere herein. Obligations
stated in this section shall be imposed upon other activities of
the Lessee, to the extent applicable.
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Time of Construction as provided
in this section shall commence at the Lessee’s option but no
later than July 31, 2009. This period may be extended by the
Airport Director for any delays caused to the Lessee by any strike,
unavailability of materials or work forces, weather, or similar
conditions that are beyond the reasonable control of the Lessee,
including any delays in the issuance of any required permits and
approvals to the extent such delays are not a result of the acts or
omissions of Lessee, and any delays resulting from Lessor’s
failure to perform its work pursuant to Section 1.07 of this
lease.
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Lessee shall be fully responsible
for all construction and all activities incidental thereto. Lessee
is not an agent or employee of the County but undertakes any
activity hereunder solely in its own behalf. All risks of loss to
any improvements now or hereafter constructed by Lessee shall rest
on the Lessee.
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All work and material shall be of
good quality, free of defects, and accomplished in a workmanlike
manner in conformity with approved plans and
specification.
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Lessee agrees that the height and
configuration of the Improvements shall be subject to any
restriction caused by existing landing, runway, or taxiway
requirements of the Airport as indicated in the Master Plan and
other public planning documents available to Lessee at the time of
execution of the lease. Work and/or material not in accord with the
foregoing shall be corrected, removed, replaced, and/or repaired at
the Lessee’s expense upon written notice by the Airport
Director. If such work and/or material is not so corrected,
removed, replaced, and/or repaired by the Lessee within a
reasonable time of such notice (but not less than thirty
(30) days), the County may correct, remove, replace, and/or
repair such work and/or material at the Lessee’s
expense.
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Water system shall be installed
and maintained by Lessee according to the requirements of the
Mukilteo Water District, subject to the approval of the Airport
Director.
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Lessee shall not install any
facility or equipment requiring sewage disposal without written
permission from the Airport Director. If such permission is given
Lessee shall comply with applicable rules and regulations of the
Airport and Mukilteo Water District or other applicable sewer
district as pertains to sewage disposal. Such system shall not be
used for storm drainage or the discharge of any effluent deemed by
the Airport Director or Mukilteo Water District to be harmful to
the system.
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Except for work to be performed
by the County pursuant to this lease, Lessee shall pay all costs of
grading constructing, paving or any other development costs,
including all permits, within the premises and costs of utility
installation, relocation, or removal required by the construction
and its use and occupancy of the premises.
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All work by the Lessee shall be
performed in a safe manner both on the premises and with respect to
any other County property at the Airport which might be utilized or
affected by any activity of the Lessee. Work shall be performed so
as not to unreasonably interfere with the use of other Airport
property by the County, its other tenants, or other users of
Airport property. Lessee shall keep the premises, and any other
Airport property, free of waste
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materials and rubbish caused by
the work. Material and/or equipment shall not be placed or stored
upon Airport property other than the premises leased without the
advance written consent of the Airport Director.
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The County shall not be liable
for any damages in connection with the approval or disapproval of
any plans and specifications or any construction or other
activities of Lessee on the premises, or the enforcement or failure
to enforce any provisions of this lease. The County’s
approval of plans and specifications shall not constitute the
assumption of any responsibility by the County or its
representatives of the accuracy, efficiency, or sufficiency
thereof, and Lessee shall be solely responsible
therefore.
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1.05 Action Request Forms.
All requests by Lessee for action by the County regarding the
condition of the premises shall be in writing and submitted to the
Business Manager at the Snohomish County Airport Office. All
complaints by Lessee concerning the conduct of County employees
shall be in writing and submitted the Business Manager at the
Snohomish County Airport Office. Action Request Forms may be
obtained at the Snohomish County Airport Office.
1.06 Tenant Improvement
Forms. Prior to making any changes or improvements to the
premises, and after issuance of the certificate of occupancy,
Lessee shall submit a Tenant Improvement Form to the County for
approval by the Airport Director. Tenant Improvements Forms may be
obtained at the Snohomish County Airport Office. Lessee shall
maintain all improvements made pursuant to this paragraph.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessor’s approval shall not be
required for alterations, additions or improvements to the
Improvements which are non-structural, do not require a regulatory
permit, and do not affect the exterior appearance of the
Improvements.
1.07 Lessor’s Work .
Lessor shall deliver possession of the premises to Lessee in the
following condition no later than July 31, 2008 (the
"Possession Date" ):
a. Free from any contamination
with "Hazardous Substances" (defined below);
b. Free and clear of any liens or
encumbrances, except those liens and encumbrances that do not
interfere with Lessee’s intended use;
c. With all utility connections
to the premises, including electrical power, communication, natural
gas, stormwater, water, sanitary sewer and solid waste stubbed to
the boundary line of the premises;
d. The existing left and right
ingress and egress to the premises available onto Beverly Park
Road;
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e. With all of the improvements
on the premises demolished, with all asbestos containing materials
removed, abated and disposed of in accordance with all applicable
laws; and
f. All of the current buildings
on the premises will be vacant and free from any tenants or other
occupants.
If the premises are not in the
condition required by this Section 1.07, then Lessee shall
have the right to take any actions necessary for the premises to be
in the condition required by this Section 1.07 and the costs
incurred by Lessee in taking such actions will be credited against
the rent and other charges due from Lessee under this lease until
the reimbursement amount is fully paid. Lessor agrees to cooperate
with Lessee in all reasonable respects in order for Lessee to
complete any of the work necessary to cause the premises to be in
the condition required by this Section 1.07, including
allowing Lessee and its contractors and agents to have access to
the premises prior to the commencement of the term of this lease.
Exhibit C attached hereto provides additional terms and details to
this Section 1.07.
1.08 Wetlands Mitigation .
Lessor will make available to Lessee such mitigation credits as
Lessor has available in its "Mitigation Bank" in order that Lessee
may fill in the existing wetlands area known as Wetland 44 located
on the premises.
1.09 Binding Site Plan .
The County is currently processing a binding site plan to provide a
separate legal lot under applicable zoning and subdivision laws.
The County will use good faith efforts to complete such binding
site plan as soon as reasonably possible following the execution of
this lease by Lessee. The County agrees to cooperate and assist
Lessee by providing a history of prior approvals of airport
development pending completion of the binding site plan processes
to leasehold mortgagees.
ARTICLE II-TERM
2.01 Term. The term of
this lease shall be for a period of Fifty-five (55) years
commencing on the date the lease is fully executed by the Lessor
(the "Effective Date" ) of this lease.
2.02 Extended Term Option
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a. Lessee shall have two options
to renew this lease for an additional ten (10) years each
(each a "Renewal Term" ) upon the same terms and conditions
as provided herein, except that the initial monthly rental payment
shall be determined by negotiation or arbitration as described
below. Lessee shall give written notice (a "Renewal Notice"
) to the Airport Director not less than 180 days prior to the
expiration
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of this lease, of its intent to
exercise its option to renew this lease; otherwise this option
shall be null and void. Lessee must be current on all rent and
other obligations of this lease at the time of exercising this
option; otherwise this option shall be null and void. The rent for
each Renewal Term shall be the Fair Market Rental for the premises
as defined in Section 3.03 below. The rent for the Renewal
Term shall be adjusted every three (3) years as provided by
Section 3.03 below.
b. The County shall give Lessee
written notice (the "County Renewal Rent Notice" ) of the
proposed rent for the applicable Renewal Term within thirty
(30) days following its receipt of the Renewal Notice. The
proposed rent for the Renewal Term in the County Renewal Rent
Notice shall be the rent in effect for the applicable Renewal Term
unless Lessee, within thirty (30) days following its receipt
of the County Renewal Rent Notice, gives the County written notice
( "Lessee’s Renewal Rent Notice" ) of its rejection of
the adjusted rent set forth in the County Renewal Rent
Notice.
c. If Lessee does not accept the
County’s determination of Fair Market Rental Value, the
parties (or their designated representatives) shall promptly meet
and attempt to agree on the Fair Market Rent. If the parties have
not agreed on the Fair Market Rental Value within thirty
(30) days after the County receives Lessee’s Renewal
Rent Notice, the parties shall submit the matter to arbitration in
accordance with the terms of the following paragraphs. The last day
of such 30-day period (as the same may be extended by the written
agreement of the parties) is referred to in this lease as the
"Renewal Rent Arbitration Commencement Date" .
(i) The arbitration will be
conducted by three MAI real estate appraisers who have been active
over the five (5) year period ending on the Renewal Rent
Arbitration Commencement Date in the appraisal of industrial
properties in Snohomish County, Washington. Lessee will select one
appraiser, the County will select one appraiser, and the two
appraisers so chosen will select the third appraiser. If the two
appraisers chosen by the parties cannot agree on a third appraiser
within ten (10) days after the date the second appraiser has
been appointed, the third appraiser will be appointed by the
presiding judge of the Snohomish County Superior Court upon the
application of either party. Each party shall select its appraiser
within ten (10) days after the Renewal Rent Arbitration
Commencement Date. If either party fails to select its appraiser
within such ten (10) day period, and the other party timely
selects its appraiser, then the appraiser selected by the other
party shall be the sole arbitrator for determining Fair Market
Rental Value.
(ii) Within thirty (30) days
after the selection of the third appraiser (or if only one
appraiser is to render the decision as provided in subparagraph
(i) above, within thirty (30) days after the last day of
the above-referenced ten (10) day period), the appraiser(s)
shall determine Fair Market Rental Value. If more than one
appraiser has been appointed, the decision of a majority of the
appraisers shall control. If a majority of the appraisers do not
agree within the stipulated time period, then each appraiser shall
in writing render his or her separate determination as to Fair
Market Rental
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Value within five (5) days
after the expiration of the thirty (30) day period. In such
case, the three determinations shall be averaged to determine the
Fair Market Rental Value; however, if the lowest Fair Market Rental
Value or the highest Fair Market Rental Value is ten percent
(10%) lower or higher, as applicable, than the middle Fair
Market Rental Value, then the low Fair Market Rental Value and/or
the high Fair Market Rental Value, as applicable, shall be
disregarded and the remaining Fair Market Rental Value(s) will be
averaged in order to establish the Fair Market Rental
Value.
(iii) Both parties may submit any
information to the arbitrators for their consideration, with copies
to the other party. The arbitrators shall have the right to consult
experts and competent authorities for factual information or
evidence pertaining to the determination of Fair Market Rental
Value. The arbitrators shall render their decision and award in
writing with counterpart copies to each party. The arbitrators
shall have no power to modify the provisions of this lease. The
determination of the arbitrators will be final and binding upon the
County and Lessee.
(iv) The cost of the arbitration
(i.e., the charges and fees of the arbitrators but not the
parties’ own costs such as attorneys’ fees and expert
fees) will be shared equally by the parties.
2.03 Relationship Between
Parties. It is the intention of this lease to create the
relation of lessor and lessee between the parties and no other
relations whatsoever. Nothing herein contained shall be construed
to make the parties partners or joint ventures, or to render either
party liable for any of the debts or obligations of the other
party.
ARTICLE III – RENTAL
3.01 Rent . Lessee shall
pay the County rent in the amount of $23,117.85 per
month, (based upon $0.47 per square foot of land per year as shown
on Exhibit D) plus leasehold excise tax as set forth in Paragraph
8.04 (b) and any other charges as fixed in this lease. Rent
shall be paid in advance on the first of each month.
3.02 Time and Place of
Payment. Rental shall be payable to the Snohomish County
Airport at the Airport Office, Paine Field, 3220 - 100th St SW,
Suite A Everett, WA 98204 -1390, commencing August 1
, 2008 or on the date the existing buildings on the premises have
been vacated, abated, demolished and removed from the premises,
whichever occurs later (the "Rent Commencement Date" ).
Payment of rental shall not relieve the Lessee of payment of any
other fees generally charged by the County. Rent for partial
calendar months will be prorated based on the number of days
remaining in any such month and a 365 day year.
3.03 Increased
Rent.
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a. The parties agree to
additional adjustment of rent on the fifth (5
th ) anniversary of the Rent Commencement Date
and on the same date every three (3) years thereafter (each a
"Rent Adjustment Date" ). The adjusted rent shall be the
then existing fair market rent for the premises (excluding the
value of any improvements made to the premises by Lessee or any
sublessee), and "fair market rent" shall have the same meaning as
such term is defined in existing Snohomish County Code
Section 4.46.010 (5) (the "Fair Market Rental
Value" ), which reads as follows:
"Fair market rental value is an
amount in the competitive market that a well informed and willing
lessor who desires but is not required to lease, would accept, and
which a well-informed and willing lessee who desires but is not
required to lease, would pay for the temporary use of the premises,
after due consideration of all the elements reasonably affecting
value".
b. The County shall give Lessee
written notice (the "County Rent Notice" ) of the proposed
adjusted rent to take effect on each applicable Rent Adjustment
Date. The proposed adjusted rent in the County Rent Notice shall be
the rent which takes effect on the applicable Rent Adjustment Date
unless Lessee, within thirty (30) days following its receipt
of the County Rent Notice, gives the County written notice (
"Lessee’s Notice" ) of its rejection of the adjusted
rent set forth in the County Rent Notice.
c. If Lessee does not accept the
County’s determination of Fair Market Rental Value, the
parties (or their designated representatives) shall promptly meet
and attempt to agree on the Fair Market Rental Value. If the
parties have not agreed on the Fair Market Rental Value within
thirty (30) days after the County receives Lessee’s
Notice, the parties shall submit the matter to arbitration in
accordance with the terms of the following paragraphs. The last day
of such 30-day period (as the same may be extended by the written
agreement of the parties) is referred to in this lease as the
"Arbitration Commencement Date" .
(i) The arbitration will be
conducted by three MAI real estate appraisers who have been active
over the five (5) year period ending on the Arbitration
Commencement Date in the appraisal of industrial properties in
Snohomish County, Washington. Lessee will select one appraiser, the
County will select one appraiser, and the two appraisers so chosen
will select the third appraiser. If the two appraisers chosen by
the parties cannot agree on a third appraiser within ten
(10) days after the date the second appraiser has been
appointed, the third appraiser will be appointed by the presiding
judge of the Snohomish County Superior Court upon the application
of either party. Each party shall select its appraiser within ten
(10) days after the Arbitration Commencement Date. If either
party fails to select its appraiser within such ten (10) day
period, and the other party timely selects its appraiser, then the
appraiser selected by the other party shall be the sole arbitrator
for determining Fair Market Rental Value.
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(ii) Within thirty (30) days
after the selection of the third appraiser (or if only one
appraiser is to render the decision as provided in subparagraph (i)
above, within thirty (30) days after the last day of the
above-referenced ten (10) day period), the appraiser(s) shall
determine Fair Market Rental Value. If more than one appraiser has
been appointed, the decision of a majority of the appraisers shall
control. If a majority of the appraisers do not agree within the
stipulated time period, then each appraiser shall in writing render
his or her separate determination as to Fair Market Rental Value
within five (5) days after the expiration of the thirty
(30) day period. In such case, the three determinations shall
be averaged to determine the Fair Market Rental Value; however, if
the lowest Fair Market Rental Value or the highest Fair Market
Rental Value is ten percent (10%) lower or higher, as
applicable, than the middle Fair Market Rental Value, then the low
Fair Market Rental Value and/or the high Fair Market Rental Value,
as applicable, shall be disregarded and the remaining Fair Market
Rental Value(s) will be averaged in order to establish the Fair
Market Rental Value.
(iii) Both parties may submit any
information to the arbitrators for their consideration, with copies
to the other party. The arbitrators shall have the right to consult
experts and competent authorities for factual information or
evidence pertaining to the determination of Fair Market Rental
Value. The arbitrators shall render their decision and award in
writing with counterpart copies to each party. The arbitrators
shall have no power to modify the provisions of this lease. The
determination of the arbitrators will be final and binding upon the
County and Lessee.
(iv) The cost of the arbitration
(i.e., the charges and fees of the arbitrators but not the
parties’ own costs such as attorneys’ fees and expert
fees) will be shared equally by the parties.
(v) Once the adjusted rent has
been agreed to by the parties or determined by arbitration as
provided above, the adjusted rent shall be effective retroactive to
the Rent Adjustment Date.
3.04 Late Payment of Rent.
Rent shall be delinquent if not paid by the fifteenth (15
th ) day of each month. If payment is received
after the fifteenth (15 th ) day of any month, there will be a
.0333% per day interest charge on the unpaid balance for each
day past the due date. A late payment charge of .01665% per
day will also be charged on rent not paid by the fifteenth
(15 th
) of each month for each day
past the due date. In addition, a charge in the amount provided by
current County ordinance will be made on any payment by check which
is returned unpaid to the Airport because of insufficient funds,
account closed, forgery, or any other reason.
3.05 Security Deposit . In
addition to the first month’s rental, Lessee has deposited a
sum equal to the first (1 st ) month’s rent plus leasehold excise
tax as security for the faithful performance of each and every
term, covenant, and condition hereof, including but not limited to
payment of rent. County may apply or retain the whole or any part
of such security for payment of any rent or other charge in default
or for any other sum which County may spend or be required to
spend, or be entitled to by reason of Lessee’s default. If
all or part of this deposit is so used, Lessee shall
immediately
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restore such deposit and such
additional amount to secure the lease as deemed necessary by
County. In the event rent has been increased pursuant to Paragraph
3.03, then the deposit shall be increased accordingly. Any
repayment to this security will draw interest and late fee as
provided in Paragraph 3.04. Should Lessee faithfully and fully
comply with all the terms, covenants, and conditions of this lease,
the security or any balance thereof shall be returned to Lessee or,
at the option of the County, to the last assignee of Lessee’s
interest at the expiration of the term hereof. Lessee shall not be
entitled to any interest on such security deposit.
3.06 Adjustments of Leased
Space and Rent .
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The parties may mutually agree to
reduce or increase the total amount of leased space. If the County
desires to reasonably increase or decrease the leased space, County
will present a detailed letter and exhibits to the Lessee and
Lessee will review and provide written acceptance or denial. If the
Lessee desires to reasonably increase or decrease the leased space,
Lessee will present a detailed letter and exhibits to the County
and County will review and provide written acceptance or denial.
The rent for the adjusted space will begin on an agreed date by
both parties and be subject to the date of increased rent as stated
in Section 3.03.
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Rent adjustments as agreed to in
this section and/or as provided in Section 3.03 will be
authorized by an amendment to the lease with only effected
paragraphs changed.
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3.07 Common Road Maintenance
Fee. Lessee shall pay County a Common Road Maintenance (CRM)
fee for common road maintenance in the amount of $1.50 per
automobile parking stall on the premises per month. For example
only if there are six hundred twenty (620) parking stalls on
the premises the CRM fee will be $930.00 per month. The CRM fee
shall be increased in the same percentage as land rent increases on
the Rent Adjustment Date. The CRM fee shall be paid in advance on
the first of every month.
3.08 Traffic Mitigation
Reimbursement . Lessee shall pay a one time fixed traffic
mitigation reimbursement fee and any fees relating to frontage
improvements required by Snohomish County Public Works and/or any
other applicable jurisdiction.
3.09 Construction of New
Road . Lessee shall be responsible to construct and pay for a
new road from Beverly Park Road to the intersection with Commando
Road along the northerly edge of the premises. The road shall be
built to standards approved by the Airport Director and Snohomish
County Public Works, including a sidewalk on Lessee’s side of
the road, together with curbs and gutters on both sides of the
road. The County will collect "latecomer" fees from any future
developments at the Airport that will access the road constructed
by Lessee from the east pursuant to this Section 3.09 and any
such fees collected by the County will be remitted to Lessee
promptly upon receipt by the County. Exhibit C attac