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CNC Associates, Inc.
2900 Challenger Place, Oxnard, California
93030
Tel: 888-350-4262 — Fax:
805-278-8501
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LEASE NUMBER
24530001
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FULL LEGAL NAME AND ADDRESS OF
LESSEE
Pacific Fuel Cell Corp.
131 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 100
Tustin, CA 92780
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SUPPLIER OF EQUIPMENT (COMPLETE
ADDRESS)
Allendale Machinery Systems, Inc.
100 Hilltop Road
Ramsey, NJ 07446
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QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION, MODEL &
CATALOG #, SERIAL OR OTHER IDENTIFICATION
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EQUIPMENT
LEASTED
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See Schedule A attached hereto and made part
of.
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EQUIPMENT
LOCATION IF
DIFFERENT
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STREET ADDRESS 4413 Hamann
Pkwy
CITY Willoughby
STATE
OH ZIP 44094
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TERMS
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AMOUNT OF
EACH PAYMENT
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MONTHLY
OTHER/SPECIFY
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TERM OF LEASE
(NO. OF MONTHS)
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NO. OF
PAYMENTS
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ADVANCE RENTALS APPLY TO FIRST AND LAST ___
MONTHS
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SECURITY DEPOSIT
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See Schedule “B”
Attached
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LEASE RENTAL AGREEMENT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LEASE
1.AGREEMENT TO LEASE. Lessee hereby agrees to lease
from Lessor, and Lessor hereby agrees to lease to Lessee for
Leasee’s business use, subject to the terms and conditions on
the face and reverse side of this Lease Rental Agreement
(“Lease”) the personal property described above (which,
with all replacement parts, repairs, additions and accessories
thereto, is hereinafter called “Equipment”), or, if
separately scheduled, on the schedule annexed hereto (marked
Schedule “A”) and made part hereof. The parties agree
that this Lease is a “Finance Lease” as defined by
Section 2A-104(g) of the Uniform Commercial Code
(“UCC”). Lessee acknowledges either (a) that Lessee has
reviewed and approved any written Supply Contract covering the
Equipment purchased from the Supplier thereof for lease, or (b)
that Lessor has informed or advised Lessee, in writing, either
previously or by this Lease, of the following: (i) the identity of
the Supplier, (ii) that Lessee may have rights under the Supply
Contract; and (iii) that Lessee may contact the Supplier for a
description of any such rights Lessee may have under the Supply
Contract.
2. SELECTION OF ORDERING THE
EQUIPMENT. Lessee, at its sole option and discretion, has selected
the Equipment and the Supplier(s) thereof and hereby requests
Lessor to order the Equipment from the Supplier(s) named herein, to
arrange for delivery to Lessee at Lessee’s expense and to pay
for the Equipment after its delivery to and acceptance by
Lessee.
3. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
AND CLAIMS/LIMITATION OF REMEDIES. There are no warranties by or on
behalf of Lessor, and Lessee acknowledges and agrees by
Lessee’s initials below that:
(a) Lessor, being neither the manufacturer, nor the Supplier, nor a
dealer in the Equipment, makes NO WARRANTY, express or implied, to
anyone as to design, condition, capacity, performance or any other
aspect of the Equipment, or its material or workmanship. Lessor
also disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for use
or purpose, whether arising by operation of law or otherwise.
Lessor further disclaims any liability for loss, damage or injury
to Lessee or to any third parties as a result of any latent or
patent defects in the Equipment, whether arising from the laws of
strict liability or otherwise. As to the Lessor, the Lessee leases
the Equipment “as-is”. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor
has not recommended the Supplier(s) of the Equipment. Lessor shall
have no obligation to install, maintain, or service the Equipment,
or cause of the same to be performed by any third parties. If the
Equipment is unsatisfactory for any reason, Lessee shall make claim
on account thereof solely against the Supplier and/or manufacturer
of the Equipment, and shall nevertheless pay or continue to pay all
rent due under the lease.
(b) As
long as Lessee is not deemed to be in default hereunder, Lessor
assigns to Lessee, solely for the purpose of prosecuting such a
claim, all the rights which Lessor may have against the Supplier
and/or the manufacturer of the Equipment for breach of warranty or
other representations concerning the Equipment;
(c) Regardless of any cause, Lessee agrees not to assert any claim
or counterclaim whatsoever against Lessor for loss of anticipatory
profits, or any other indirect, special or consequential damages,
nor shall Lessor be responsible for any damages or costs which may
be assessed against Lessee in any action for infringement of any
United States Letters Patent. Lessor makes no warranty as to the
treatment of this Lease for tax or accounting
purposes;
(d) Neither the Supplier, nor any of its representatives, agents,
employees, or sales personnel are in any way to be construed as
agents of Lessor; consequently, neither the Supplier, nor any of
its representatives, agents, employees, or sales personnel are
authorized to waive or alter any of the terms, conditions, or
provisions of this Lease, or to make any representations whatsoever
for or on behalf of Lessor;
(e) Lessee, by affixing Lessee’s initials hereto, agrees and
acknowledges that Lessor and Lessee have specifically negotiated
and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Paragraph
3.
4. TERM AND RENT, THIS LEASE
IS NON-CANCELLABLE FOR THE ORIGINAL TERM HEREOF, EXCEPT AS HERIN
PROVIDED. The Lease shall commence when accepted by the Lessor at
its principal office in the County of Ventura, State of California
and continue until all of Lessee’s obligations under the
Lease have been performed to the satisfaction of Lessor. Lessee
agrees to pay the total rent equal to the “Amount of Each
Payment” multiplied by the number of payments specified in
“No of Payments.” Payments will be made in advance and
periodically as specified in “Terms” and will be
considered to be made when received by Lessor at its principal
office in Ventura County, California. Lessee’s obligation to
pay the rentals due hereunder is unconditional. Lessee shall not
set-off, abase, deduct any amount or reduce any payment for any
reason. The first payment shall be due on the date Lessee accepts
delivery of the Equipment, and subsequent payments shall be due on
the same day of each succeeding payment period throughout the
remaining term of the Lease. If, for any reason whatsoever, the
Lease the lease does not commence, or the Lessor duly terminates
the Lease, Lessor may retain the advance rental(s) as liquidated
damages.
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT. As
security for the prompt, faithful and full payment of the amounts
due under this Lease, and Lessee’s complete performance of
all of its obligations under this Lease, and any extension or
renewal hereof, Lessee, if so noted above, has deposited with
Lessor the security amount set forth in the section shown as
“Security Deposit.” In the event that any default shall
be made in the performance of any of Lessee’s obligations to
Lessor, whether under this Lease or otherwise, Lessor shall have
the right, but shall not be obligated, to apply the Security
Deposit to the curing of such default. Within 15 days after Lessor
mails notice to Lessee that Lessor has applied any portion of the
Security Deposit to the curing of any default, Lessee shall restore
said Security Deposit to the full amount set forth hereinabove. On
the expiration or earlier termination or cancellation of this
Lease, or any extension or renewal hereof, Lessor will return to
Lessee any then remaining balance of said Security Deposit, without
interest. The Security Deposit may be commingled with
Lessor’s other funds.
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Lessee’s initials:
__s/GS ___
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6. EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL.
Unless earlier terminated or cancelled by Lessor, and provided that
Lessee has performed all of its covenants hereunder to
Lessor’s satisfaction, this Lease shall expire upon
expiration of the number of months set forth in “Term of
Lease.” At the expiration of the Lease, Lessee shall return
the Equipment to the Lessor in accordance with Paragraph 7 hereof.
At Lessor’s option, this lease may be continued on a
month-to-month basis until 30 days after the Lessee returns the
equipment to the Lessor. In the event the Lease is continued,
Lessee shall pay to Lessor rentals in such periodic amounts as may
be agreed upon between Lessor and Lessee at the time.
7. SURRENDER. By the Lease,
Lessee acquires no ownership rights in the Equipment and has no
option to purchase same. Upon the expiration or earlier termination
or cancellation of the Lease, or in the event of a default, as
defined under paragraph 18 hereunder, Lessee, at its sole cost and
expense, shall return the Equipment in good repair, condition and
working order, ordinary wear and tear resulting from proper use
thereof alone excepted, by delivering it, packed and ready for
shipment, to such place or carrier as Lessor may
designate.
8. OWNERSHIP/PERSONAL
PROPERTY. The equipment is, and shall remain the property of the
Lessor, and notwithstanding any trade-in or down payment made by
Lessee or on its behalf, Lessee shall have no right, title, or
interest to the Equipment, except as expressly set forth in this
Lease. The Equipment shall remain personal property even though
installed in or attached to real property. The Equipment is
removable from and is not essential to the premises at which the
Equipment is located.
9. LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT.
Lessee shall keep the Equipment at the location specified
hereinabove, or if none is specified, at the Lessee’s address
as shown hereinabove, and it shall not be removed without
Lessor’s written consent.
10. CARE AND USE OF EQUIPMENT. Lessee, at
it sole cost and expense, shall at all times maintain and keep the
Equipment in good repair, condition and working order, shall use
the Equipment lawfully and shall not alter the Equipment without
Lessor’s prior written consent. If the manufacturer of the
Equipment has provided Lessee with a standard maintenance schedule,
such schedule will constitute minimum maintenance compliance, and,
at Lessor’s request, Lessee will furnish Lessor with evidence
of such compliance.
11. INSURANCE, LEINS, TAXES, FEES. Lessee
shall provide and maintain insurance against loss, theft, damage or
destruction of the Equipment in an amount not less than the full
replacement value of the Equipment, with loss payable to Lessor.
Lessee shall also provide and maintain comprehensive general
all-risk liability insurance without limitation, insuring Lessor
and Lessee, without a severability interest endorsement, or its
equivalent, against any and all loss or liability for all damages,
either to persons or property, or otherwise, which might result
from or happen in connection with the condition, use or operation
of the Equipment, with such limits and with and with an insurer
satisfactory to Lessor. Each policy shall expressly provide that
said insurance as to Lessor and its assigns shall not be
invalidated by any act, omission, or neglect of Lessee and cannot
be cancelled without 30 days’ prior written notice to Lessor.
As to each policy, Lessee shall furnish to Lessor a certificate of
insurance from the Insurer, which certificate shall evidence the
insurance coverage required by this Paragraph. Lessor shall have no
obligation to ascertain the existence of or provide any insurance
coverage for the Equipment or for Lessee’s benefit. In the
event that Lessor shall take real property as additional security
to the Lease, Lessee agrees to maintain such fire and other hazard
insurance upon said premises as Lessor shall direct, showing Lessor
and/or it assigns as Loss Payee thereunder. Lessee shall keep the
Equipment free and clear of any and all levies, liens, and
encumbrances. Lessee shall pay all charges and taxes (local, state
and federal) which may now or hereafter be imposed upon the
ownership, leasing, rental, sale, purchase, possession, or use of
the Equipment, excluding, however, all taxes on or measured by
Lessor’s net income. Lessee shall pay all fees, other than
those for credit investigation, incurred by Lessor on
Lessee’s behalf. If Lessee fails to procure or maintain said
insurance, or to pay any of the said fees, charges, or taxes,
Lessor shall have the right but not be obligated, to effect such
insurance, or to pay such fees, charges or taxes. In the event,
Lessor shall notify Lessee of such payment, and Lessee shall repay
to Lessor the cost thereof within 15 days after such notice is
mailed to Lessee.
12. LOSS AND DAMAGE. Lessee shall at all
times after signing this Lease bear the entire risk of loss, theft,
damage, or destruction of the Equipment from any cause whatsoever,
and no loss, theft, damage, or destruction of the Equipment shall
relieve the Lessee of the obligation of pay rent or to comply with
any other obligation or provision under this lease. In the event of
loss, Lessee shall give immediate written notice of such to Lessor
or Lessor’s assignee, if any, but Lessor shall not by such
notice become obligated to make proof of loss to the insurance
company(ies). Each insurance carrier is hereby authorized and
directed to make payment for such loss directly to the Lessor or
Lessor’s assignee. In case of any loss, the amount collected
under any policy of insurance on the Equipment, may at
Lessor’s sole option and discretion be used by Lessor to
repair or replace the Equipment, or hold by Lessor t compensate
Lessor for diminution in the value of such Equipment as a result of
said loss, or applied by Lessor to Lessee’s obligation under
this Lease.
In furtherance of the assignment of rights contained
herein, Lessee hereby appointees Lessor as Lessee’s
attorney-in-fact (hereby granting Lessor a power of attorney
coupled with an interest) to make claim for, receive payment of and
execute and endorse any and all documents, checks, or drafts for
loss, damages, or returned premium under any insurance policy(ies)
in favor of Lessee insuring the Equipment, and with the power also
to enter into any agreement on Lessee’s behalf and binding
Lessee for settlement of any claim or claims relating to the
Equipment which is the subject of this Lease.
13. FURTHER ASSURANCES AND SPECIAL POWER
OF ATTORNEY. Lessee shall execute, or otherwise authenticate, or
obtain from third parties, and deliver to Lessor, upon
Lessor’s request, such instruments and assurances and other
records as Lessor deems necessary or advisable for the confirmation
or perfection of this Lease or Lessor’s rights hereunder.
Lessee further agrees and does hereby appoint Lessor as
Lessee’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to prepare, execute
and file any and all documents including and without limitation,
security agreements and financing statements, including UCC-1s, in
order to give notice of Lessor’s ownership interest in the
Equipment and to sign the name of the Lessee with the same force
and effect as if, in fact, signed by the Lessee. The filing of the
financing statement is made for the express purpose of protecting
the interests of the parties hereto from any unwarranted claims
made by any third party. This paragraph shall survive the
termination, cancellation, expiration of this Lease. Lessee’s
full and accurate legal name is first provided as above.
14. INDEMNITY. Lease shall hold Lessor
harmless from, indemnity and defend Lessor against any and all
claims, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, including
attorney’s fees, damages and liability, arising out of,
connected with, or resulting from the Equipment of this Lease,
including, without limitation the manufacture, selection, delivery,
possession, use, operation, or return of the Equipment. This
indemnification shall survive the termination, cancellation, or
expiration of this Lease. Lessee waives any immunity Lessee may
have under any industrial insurance act, with regard to the
indemnification of Lessor.
15. ASSIGNMENT. ASSIGNMENT BY LESSEE IS
PROHIBITED, WITOUT LESSOR’S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT, LESSEE
SHALL NOT ASSIGN THIS LEASE OR SUBLEASE THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY
INTEREST THEREIN, OR PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATE, TRANSFER, OR DISPOSE OF
THE EQUIPMENT IN ANY MANNER, OR PERMIT THE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY
ANYONE OTHER THAN LESSEE OR LESSEE’S EMPLOYEES. Any assignee
of Lessor shall have the rights but none of the obligations of
Lessor under this Lease. Lessee shall recognize and hereby consents
to any assignment of this Lease by Lessor, and shall not assert
against the assignee any defense, counterclaim, or setoff that
Lessee may have against Lessor.
16. SERVICE CHARGES; INTEREST. If Lessee
shall fail to make any payment required by this Lease within 10
days of the due date thereof, Lessee shall pay to Lessor a service
charge of 7% of the amount due; provided, however, that not more
than one such service charge shall be made on any delinquent
payment, regardless of the length of the delinquency. In addition,
Lessee shall pay to Lessor any actual additional expenses incurred
by Lessor in collection efforts, including, without limitation,
long-distance telephone charges, and travel expenses. Lessee shall
pay to Lessor interest on any delinquent payment or amount due
under this Lease, from the due date thereof until paid, at the
lesser of the maximum rate of