EXHIBIT
10CC
LEASE
AGREEMENT
THIS
LEASE ("Lease") is
made this 1st day of May, 2009, by and between DECORATOR
INDUSTRIES, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation (" Tenant ")
with an address at 10011 Pines Boulevard, Suite 201, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33024 and Sperber Investments I, LLC, a
California limited liability company (" Landlord ") with an
address at 50 Fullerton Court, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA
95825.
WHEREAS,
pursuant
to that certain Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Property dated
March 31, 2009 (" Purchase Agreement ") by and between
Tenant, as seller, and Landlord, as buyer, Landlord purchased from
Tenant that certain real property located in the State of
Wisconsin, having an address of 1400 Ash Street in the City of
Abbotsford, County of Clark, Wisconsin 54405; and
WHEREAS,
pursuant
to the Purchase Agreement, Landlord and Tenant have agreed that
Landlord will lease to Tenant, and Tenant will lease from Landlord,
the Premises upon the terms and conditions set forth
herein.
NOW,
THEREFORE ,
in consideration of the mutual covenants and premises contained
herein, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, covenant
and agree as follows:
1.
Recitals
.
The parties acknowledge the accuracy of the foregoing
recitals which are incorporated by reference herein and are made a
part of this Lease.
2.
Leased
Property .
Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant rents from Landlord,
the real property described on Exhibit “A” attached
hereto and made a part hereof (hereinafter the “Land”),
together with the approximately 32,000 square foot
warehouse/manufacturing and office building (the "Building"), all
related parking areas, access drives and landscaped areas which is
located at 1400 Ash Street in the City of Abbotsford, County of
Clark, Wisconsin 54405 (collectively the
“Premises”).
3.
Lease
Term .
The Lease shall have a term of fifteen (15) years (the
"Term") commencing on the date of this Lease Agreement (the
"Commencement Date") and expiring on April 31, 2024 (the
"Expiration Date"). For purposes of this Lease, a Lease year
shall consist of twelve (12) consecutive calendar months commencing
on the Commencement Date.
4.
Use
and Occupancy .
Tenant shall use the Premises for warehouse, manufacturing
and office uses, and for no other purpose(s) without the prior
written consent of Landlord which shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed. Tenant shall not use the
Building or the Premises for any purpose which is in contravention
of any law, municipal ordinance or regulation. Tenant has
been in possession of the Premises prior to the commencement date,
pursuant to its ownership of the Premises and Tenant hereby accepts
possession of the Premises in its present "AS-IS"
condition.
5.
Rent
.
Tenant hereby agrees to pay to Landlord, at the address of
Landlord provided herein, or at such other place as Landlord may
hereafter from time to time designate in writing, annual "Base
Rent", payable in monthly installments beginning on the
Commencement Date and continuing for the remainder of the Term, in
accordance with the following payment schedule:
Lease
Year
Annual
Base Rent
Monthly
Installments
5/1/09
– 4/31/10
$103,000.00
$8,583.33
5/1/10
– 4/31/11
$105,060.00
$8,755.00
5/1/11
– 4/31/12
$107,161.20
$8,930.10
5/1/12
– 4/31/13
$109,304.42
$9,108.70
5/1/13
– 4/31/14
$111,490.51
$9,290.88
5/1/14
– 4/31/15
$113,720.32
$9,476.69
5/1/15
– 4/31/16
$115,994.73
$9,666.23
5/1/16
– 4/31/17
$118,314.62
$9,859.55
5/1/17
– 4/31/18
$120,680.92
$10,056.74
5/1/18
– 4/31/19
$123,094.53
$10,257.88
5/1/19
– 4/31/20
$125,556.43
$10,463.04
5/1/20
– 4/31/21
$128,067.55
$10,672.30
5/1/21
– 4/31/22
$130,628.90
$10,885.74
5/1/22
– 4/31/23
$133,241.48
$11,103.46
5/1/23
– 4/31/24
$135,906.31
$11,325.53
Monthly
installments of Base Rent shall be paid in advance on the first day
of each month during the Term without setoff, deduction or
abatement, except as may be expressly set forth in this Lease.
It is the purpose and intent of Landlord and Tenant that this
Lease shall be absolutely net to Landlord and that Tenant shall
pay, without notice or demand, and without abatement, deduction or
set off, and hold harmless Landlord from and against, all costs,
taxes, insurance premiums and expenses and obligations of every
kind and nature whatsoever relating to the Building or Premises
which may arise or become due during the Term, except as otherwise
expressly set forth in this Lease. In the event any monthly
payment of Base Rent is not received by Landlord within five (5)
days of the due date, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a late fee of
Fifty and 00/100 ($50.00) Dollars per day for each day that such
Base Rent installment remains unpaid, to help defray the additional
costs to Landlord resulting from such late payment. In the
event Tenant delivers any check to Landlord which is not
collectable for any reason, then Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord a
service charge of One Hundred and 00/100 ($100.00) Dollars upon
Landlord’s request, in addition to any late charge assessed
against Tenant. Late charges and charges for insufficient
funds shall be in addition to Landlord's other rights and remedies
under this Lease, or at law and shall not be construed as
liquidated damages or limiting Landlord's remedies in any
manner.
6.
Security
Deposit .
Upon the execution hereof, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord
the amount of $34,333.32 (the " Original Security Deposit ")
as security for Tenant's faithful performance of Tenant's
obligations under this Lease. If Tenant fails to pay Rent after the
expiration of all notice or grace periods herein, or otherwise
Defaults under this Lease beyond any notice or cure periods set
forth herein and Landlord's remedy for such Default includes a
reimbursement or payment of sums by Tenant, then Landlord may use,
apply or retain all or any portion of said Security Deposit for the
payment of any amount due Landlord as specifically provided for
herein. The Security Deposit shall be reduced to a sum equal to one
(1) month of Base Rent (the " Later Security Deposit " and
together with the Original Security Deposit, the " Security
Deposit ") at the time that Tenant achieves two (2) consecutive
years of positive EBITDA (the " EBITDA Threshold "), proof
of which Tenant shall send to Landlord and thereafter, Tenant shall
have no obligation to pay Base Rent until Tenant is fully
reimbursed for the difference between the Original Security Deposit
and the Later Security Deposit. Landlord shall keep the Security
Deposit separate from its general accounts. Within sixty (60) days
after the expiration or termination of this Lease, Landlord shall
return that portion of the Security Deposit not used or applied by
Landlord. No part of the Security Deposit shall be considered to be
held in trust, to bear interest or to be prepayment for any monies
to be paid by Tenant under this Lease. If
Landlord uses or applies all or any portion of the Security Deposit
pursuant to its rights to do so set forth herein, Tenant shall,
within thirty (30) days after written request from Landlord,
deposit monies with Landlord sufficient to restore the Security
Deposit to the full amount required by this Lease.
7.
Tenant’s
Responsibilities .
(a)
Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense and subject to ordinary
wear and tear, keep and maintain in operating condition and repair
in the manner they have been previously maintained by Tenant, in
all cases to ordinary wear and tear, including replacements if
necessary, all portions of the Building and Premises including the
exterior, structural and interior portions of the Building or the
Premises, including without limitation the roof and windows and
improvements located in the Building, all electrical, mechanical
and plumbing systems for the Building, and any and all systems and
HVAC systems for the Building (including, by way of example, air
conditioners, transformers and plumbing); provided, however, that
Tenant shall not be required to maintain in operating condition and
repair any systems or equipment which it has installed for its own
use and enjoyment upon its election to discontinue the use thereof,
including, but not limited to, communication and security systems.
Upon Landlord's request Tenant shall remove any such
discontinued system or equipment at the termination of this Lease;
provided that Tenant shall not be required to remove wiring
installed within walls. In addition and subject to the
preceding sentence, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, be
responsible for the normal and routine maintenance and repair of
the HVAC system for the Building, and Tenant agrees, at its own
cost and expense, to keep in effect throughout the entire Term a
service contract for the HVAC system with a reputable heating and
cooling company, which HVAC system shall be inspected and have
routine preventative maintenance performed at least once per year.
Tenant also agrees to maintain the exterior areas of the
Premises, including paved and landscaped areas in a neat and
orderly condition and to maintain the paved areas in operating
condition and repair in the manner that they have been maintained
by Tenant subject, in all cases, to ordinary wear and tear.
Landlord has no responsibility for any cost, repair,
maintenance or replacement of any portion of the Building,
Premises, systems or equipment. Tenant acknowledges and
agrees that Tenant is accepting the Building and Premises in
“AS-IS” “WHERE-IS” condition without any
representation or warranty of any kind by Landlord. All
repairs and replacements made by or on behalf of Tenant shall be
made in a good and workmanlike manner, and in accordance with all
applicable laws and regulations of all governmental authorities
having jurisdiction over the Building and Premises. All
replacement materials
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utilized
by Tenant hereunder shall be of an equal quality to the existing
materials currently utilized at the Premises.
(b)
HVAC Service Contract. Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole expense,
procure and maintain a service contract, with a copy to Landlord,
in customary form and substance for, and with a contractor
specializing and experienced in the maintenance of the HVAC
equipment serving the Premises. Upon request from
Landlord, Tenant shall provide copies of any certificates received
by Tenant for the sprinkler system in the Premises.
8.
Utilities
.
During the Term, Tenant shall pay for all gas, heat, light,
power, water, sewer, telephone or other communication service,
security services, janitorial services, garbage disposal and all
other utilities and services supplied to Tenant at the Premises.
Upon Landlord's request, Tenant agrees to provide Landlord,
on an annual basis, evidence that all municipal water and/or sewer
bills have been paid. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant
for any loss or damage to Tenant or its property resulting from
burst, stopped or leaking utility lines that are within the
Premises or service the Building, and Landlord shall not be liable
to Tenant for damages or otherwise for any failure or interruption
of any such utility service furnished to the Premises, unless
caused by Landlord’s or its employees’ or agents’
gross negligence or willful misconduct.
9.
Real
Estate Taxes and Assessments .
Real
Estate Taxes and Assessments .
Commencing
and together with Tenant's payments of Base Rent hereunder, Tenant
shall pay to Landlord ("Tenant's Monthly Tax Payments") an amount
equal to one-twelfth (1/12) of the all real estate taxes, special
assessment installments and other ad valorem governmental charges
of any kind which are attributable to the Building and Premises
during the Term (or any renewal term) (collectively, the
“Taxes”). As of the date hereof, Tenant's Monthly
Tax Payments equal One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Six and 50/100
($1,886.50) per month. Landlord acknowledges and agrees that
Tenant's Tax Payments shall be held in escrow solely for the
payment of the Taxes. Landlord shall make timely payment of
the Taxes, and in any event, prior to the penalty date and shall
pay the same when and if available on a "discounted" basis. Tenant
shall not be responsible for any late fees or penalties due to
Landlord's failure to make timely payments. Landlord shall
forward to Tenant documentation evidencing the payment of all
Taxes. In the event Landlord fails to pay any Taxes by the penalty
date, Tenant shall have the option, but not the obligation, to pay
such Taxes and demand Landlord immediately reimburse Tenant the
amount of said Taxes, any applicable interest or penalties applied
by the taxing body, and additional interest at the rate of ten (10)
percent per annum until reimbursement and, unless paid within ten
(10) days of such notice, Tenant shall have the right to offset
such amounts from Base Rent and Tenant's Monthly Tax Payments until
Tenant is reimbursed in full.
In
addition, Tenant shall be responsible for paying any personal
property taxes levied against Tenant’s personal property,
equipment and trade fixtures located within the Premises. If,
due to a change in the method of taxation, any franchise, income,
profit or other tax shall be levied against Landlord in
substitution for or in lieu of any tax which would constitute a
real estate tax, such franchise, income, profit or other tax shall
be deemed to be Taxes for the foregoing purposes to the extent, and
only to the extent, that such altered or new Taxes replace or are
in lieu of an increase in the ad valorem governmental charges which
Tenant has agreed to pay under the first sentence of this
Paragraph 8. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Lease
to the contrary, Tenant shall not be required to pay any estate,
inheritance, succession or transfer tax which may be payable on
account of the Landlord's ownership of the Premises, and Tenant
shall not be required to pay any income or similar tax on account
of the transfer of Landlord's interest in the Premises or on
account of the receipt by Landlord of the Base Rent hereunder
unless such tax is in partial or complete substitution for the ad
valorem taxes against the Premises which Tenant has agreed to pay
under the first sentence of this Section 8.
Once
Tenant has reached the EBITDA Threshold, Tenant shall not be
required to make Tenant's Tax Payments to Landlord and instead,
Tenant shall have the right to pay the Taxes directly to the
applicable taxing authority. Once such EBITDA Threshold has been
met, Landlord shall forward to Tenant all bills and notices
regarding the Taxes upon receipt. Landlord agrees that Tenant
may request the taxing authorities to send all statements for Taxes
directly to Tenant and further agrees to execute any requests or
consents required by the taxing authorities in connection
therewith. Tenant shall pay all such Taxes prior to the
penalty date and shall forward to Landlord documentation evidencing
the payment of all Taxes. In the event Tenant fails to pay any
Taxes by the penalty date, Landlord shall have the option, but not
the obligation, without limiting Landlord’s remedies
hereunder, to pay such Taxes and demand Tenant immediately
reimburse Landlord the amount of said Taxes, any applicable
interest or penalties applied by the taxing body, and additional
interest at the rate of ten (10) percent per annum until
reimbursement. Landlord shall not be responsible for any late
fees or penalties due to Tenant’s failure to make timely
payments.
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Landlord
agrees that Tenant shall have the right, but not the duty, at its
sole cost and expense, to contest the amount or legality of the
Taxes which may be assessed against the Premises or Landlord which
Tenant has agreed to pay hereunder and to make application for the
reduction thereof or of any assessment upon the Premises, and
Landlord agrees to execute or join in the execution of any
instrument or document necessary in connection with such contest or
application should Landlord be requested to do so by Tenant.
Tenant agrees to prosecute any such contest or application
with due diligence and to provide Landlord with any necessary
undertakings or agreements to the end that the title to the
Premises shall not be prejudiced by any such contest or
application. Landlord and Tenant agree that any assessments
against the Premises during the Term shall, wherever permitted by
the taxing authority, be paid in installments over the longest
period permitted by such taxing authority.
10.
Insurance
and Indemnification .
A.
Tenant's
Insurance Requirements .
Tenant
shall at all times during the Term, keep in full force and
effect, at its sole cost and expense, with respect to the Building
and Premises, the following types of insurance in the amounts
specified:
(i)
A
commercial general public liability policy of insurance with limits
of liability not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury or death, or property
damage.
(ii)
Fire
and extended coverage insurance covering the structure of the
Building and all other structural improvements (excluding Tenant's
trade fixtures, furnishings and equipment) against loss or damage
by fire, flood, windstorm, hail, smoke damage and vandalism and
malicious mischief and such other risks as are from time to time
covered under an "extended coverage" endorsement in an amount equal
to the full replacement cost of the Building, as reasonably
determined by Landlord and Tenant. The proceeds from any such
policy shall be paid to the Landlord or Tenant pursuant to the
terms and conditions set forth in Paragraph 13 of this Lease.
In the event Tenant elects not to reconstruct the Building,
the proceeds from any such policy shall be paid to Landlord in
accordance with the terms and conditions of Paragraph 13 below.
All
policies of insurance required to be maintained by Tenant under
Paragraph 9(A)(i) and 9(A)(ii) shall be issued by an insurance
company licensed to do business in Wisconsin with a “General
Policyholders Rating” of at least A-, VI, and shall name
Landlord and any other parties in interest designated by Landlord
as additional insured and loss payee as their respective interests
may appear, and shall contain a provision that the insurer will not
cancel, change or fail to renew the insurance without giving
Landlord thirty (30) days prior written notice. Tenant's
obligation to provide the insurance required under this subsection
may be satisfied by a blanket policy or policies of insurance
carried and maintained by Tenant provided that the coverage
afforded Tenant will not be reduced or diminished or otherwise be
different from that which would exist under a separate policy
meeting the requirements of this Lease. Tenant shall furnish
to Landlord such evidence, including copies of such policies, as
Landlord may require to ensure that the insurance referred to in
this Paragraph 9 is in full force and effect and that the premiums
therefor have been paid. In the event of overlapping coverage
between Tenant’s insurance and insurance carried by Landlord,
Tenant’s insurance coverage will be deemed to be the primary
coverage.
B.
Indemnification
.
Subject
to Section 9.C. of this Lease, Tenant shall indemnify and hold
harmless Landlord, its members, employees, successors and assigns,
from and against all claims, causes, causes of action, judgments,
liabilities, obligations, losses, costs and expenses (including
court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from, related
to or as a result of: (a) any accident, injury, death, loss or
damage whatsoever to any person or to the property of any person,
including the person and property of Landlord and its employees,
agents, clients, licensees, invitees, contractors and subtenants,
that occurs during the Term or any renewal term, on or in the Land,
Building, Premises, and/or (b) any act or omission of Tenant or any
agent, contractor, officer, employee, subtenant, licensee, invitee
or client of Tenant that occurs during the Term, on or in the Land,
Building, Premises, excluding any claims based upon or arising
directly out of the intentional acts, negligence or willful
misconduct of Landlord. It is understood and agreed that all
personal property of any kind, nature or description whatsoever,
kept, stored or maintained upon or in the Premises shall be kept,
stored or maintained at the sole risk and responsibility of Tenant
exclusively. Subject to Paragraph 9.C. of this Lease,
Landlord shall indemnify and hold harmless Tenant, its officers,
shareholders, employees, successors and assigns from and against
all claims, causes, causes of action, judgments, liabilities,
obligations, losses, costs and expenses (including court costs and
reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from, related to or as a result
of any act of Landlord or any agent, contractor, officer, employee,
licensee, invitee or client of Landlord at the Premises to the
extent based upon or arising directly out of the intentional acts,
negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord. The foregoing
indemnity obligations shall survive the cancellation or termination
of this Lease.
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C.
Waiver
of Subrogation .
Landlord
and Tenant hereby release each other and their respective agents
and employees from any and all liability to each other or anyone
claiming through or under them by way of subrogation or otherwise
for any loss or damage to property caused by or resulting from
risks insured against under fire or extended coverage casualty
insurance carried by the parties and in force at the time of any
such loss or damage; provided, however, that this release shall be
applicable and in force and effect only with respect to loss or
damage occurring during such time as the releaser’s policies
contain a clause or endorsement to the effect that any such release
shall not adversely affect or impair such policies or prejudice the
right of the releaser to recover thereunder. Landlord and
Tenant each agrees that it will request its insurance carriers to
include in its policies such a clause or endorsement, and will
include such a clause only so long as it is includable without
additional cost, or if there is an additional cost, only so long as
the other party pays such additional cost. Each party will
notify the other of any such additional cost, and such other party
may, at its election, pay the applicable amount.
11.
Alterations
.
Except
as to the Additions ( hereinafter defined), Tenant shall not
commence any addition to the Building without Landlord’s
prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed, and which shall, in the event not specifically rejected by
Landlord within ten (10) days, be deemed to have been granted to
Tenant. Tenant shall have the right, without Landlord’s
consent, to make repair and alterations ("Minor Alterations") to
the Premises that do not (i) involve the expenditure of more than
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in connection with such
alteration or repair or (ii) materially and adversely affect the
Building systems or structure. Without limiting the rights of
Tenant under Paragraphs 13 and 14, all alterations, additions,
improvements and fixtures (other than Tenant’s trade
fixtures) made hereunder shall immediately become Landlord’s
property and shall be considered part of the Building. Tenant
shall not permit any mechanics liens to be placed on the Land,
Building or Premises other than inchoate mechanics liens for
improvements as to which payment is not due or is in dispute.
If any mechanic’s lien is filed against the Land,
Building or Premises for work claimed to have been done for, or
materials claimed to have been furnished to Tenant, it shall be
discharged by Tenant within sixty (60) days thereafter, at
Tenant’s expense, by filing the bond required by law or by
payment or otherwise. In addition, Tenant shall defend, save
and hold Landlord harmless from any such mechanic’s lien or
claim, including, without limitation, Landlord’s reasonable
attorney’s fees, costs and expenses actually
incurred.
12.
Additions
.
Tenant shall have the right from time to time during the
Term, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, to construct one or
more additions to the Building or appurtenant structures on the
Land (each, an “Addition” collectively the
"Additions"). Tenant shall obtain Landlord’s prior
written approval of the design and quality of all Additions, which
approvals shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed if the design and quality of any Addition is reasonably
compatible with the Building. Tenant shall obtain all
permits, approvals, and certificates required by any governmental
body to construct any Addition, file an appropriate mechanics lien
waiver at commencement of construction and, upon completion, obtain
certificates of final approval and occupancy and shall deliver
promptly the originals of all such permits, approvals and
certificates to Landlord. In the event that any Addition is
constructed hereunder, such Addition(s) shall be included in the
definition of Building and Premises and shall be deemed to be owned
by Landlord, provided, however, Tenant shall not pay annual Base
Rent for the Addition(s). Tenant shall be fully responsible
for any Taxes, operating expenses, maintenance costs or utilities
for the Addition(s). All Additions shall be made in
compliance with all applicable governmental laws, rules,
regulations and requirements, including, but not limited to, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing
regulations, as then in effect, and all similar applicable state
and local laws, rules and regulations. Tenant will hold
Landlord harmless and indemnify Landlord for all claims, demands,
judgments, costs expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements), and losses arising out of or related to Tenant's
failure to comply with the provisions of this Paragraph.
Tenant's obligation to hold Landlord harmless and indemnify
Landlord, as set forth in this Paragraph 11, shall survive the
expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
13.
Assignment
and Subletting .
Except
for Permitted Transfers (as defined below), Tenant covenants not to
assign or transfer this Lease or sublet all or any part of the
Building or Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord,
which consent may not be unreasonably withheld. In the event
of any consented to assignment or transfer, Tenant shall remain
fully liable to perform Tenant’s obligations under this
Lease. No consent by Landlord to any assignment, transfer, or
subletting on any one occasion shall be deemed a consent to any
subsequent assignment, transfer, or subletting by Tenant or by any
successors, assigns, transferees, mortgagees or su