HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2003-R0107 - Lease Agreement For Property At Airport - Porterfield Propellers - 03_05_2003Resolution No. 2003-RO107
March 5, 2003
Item No. 21
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Lease Agreement between
the City of Lubbock and Porterfield Propellers for lease of property at Lubbock
International Airport, and any other related documents. Said Agreement is attached
hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included
in the minutes of the Council.
Passed by the City Council this 5th day of March 2003.
ATTEST:
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Reb cca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Director o— fXviation
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Linda L. Chamales
Supervising Attorney -Office Practice
LLC:lc ccdocs/PorterfieldLease.Res
January 24, 2003
Resolution No. 2003-RO107
March 5, 2003
Item No. 21
STATE OF TEXAS §
CITY OF LUBBOCK §
LEASE AGREEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement" or "Lease," is entered
into by the CITY OF LUBBOCK (referred to herein as Lessor), a Home Rule Municipality of Lubbock
County, Texas, and PORTERFIELD PROPELLERS, (referred to herein as Lessee).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Lessor owns, controls and operates the Lubbock International Airport (referred to
herein as Airport), situated at Route 3, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, and has the authority to grant
certain rights and privileges with respect thereto, including those hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, Lessor deems it advantageous to itself and to its operation of the Airport to lease
unto Lessee the ground area described herein, together with certain privileges, rights, uses and interests
therein, as hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, Lessee is an individual primarily engaged in the maintenance and overhaul of
aircraft propellers; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Board of the City of Lubbock has approved and recommends that
Lessee be granted this Agreement for the term designated below; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock accepts the recommendation of the Airport
Board and finds that execution of this Lease will properly serve the public interest of the citizens of the
City of Lubbock;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms and
conditions, both general and special, as hereinafter set forth, Lessor hereby grants to Lessee the rights
and privileges hereinafter described; Lessee agrees to accept the duties, responsibilities and obligations
as hereinafter set forth; and the parties hereto, for themselves, their successors and assigns, agree as
follows:
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ARTICLE ONE
DEMISE OF LEASED PREMISES
1.01 LEASED PREMISES
Lessor does hereby lease unto Lessee certain property located on the east side of the Airport,
more particularly described in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, which buildings and land are hereinafter referred to as "Premises" or "Leased
Premises."
Description of Leased Premises:
Building T-327: 3,670 square feet.
Building T-330: 1,189 square feet.
Land for Building T-327: 4,878 square feet.
Land for Building T-330: 1,710 square feet.
1.02 PURPOSE AND PRIVILEGES
Lessee may use the Leased Premises solely for the purpose and support of aircraft propeller
maintenance and overhaul.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting to Lessee any right to operate any other
business or concession on the Airport premises except as enumerated herein.
1.03 PUBLIC BENEFIT
Lessee agrees to operate the Leased Premises for the use and benefit of the public and further
agrees:
A. To use reasonable efforts to furnish good, prompt and efficient services adequate to meet
all the demands for its services at the Airport;
B. To furnish said services on a fair, equal and not unjustly discriminatory basis to all users
thereof; and
C. To charge fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory prices for each unit of sale or service,
provided that the Lessee may make reasonable nondiscriminatory discounts, rebates or
other similar types of price reductions for volume purchases.
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ARTICLE TWO
TERM
2.01 TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years, commencing on February 1,
2003, and ending on January 31, 2006.
Lessee shall have the option, subject to the approval of Lessor's Director of Aviation, to extend
this Agreement for two (2) additional three (3) year periods. Such option must be in writing
thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the original term or expiration of the first three (3)
year option, whichever applies.
2.02 HOLDOVER
This Agreement will terminate without further notice when the lease term (or any extension
thereof) expires, and if the Lessee holds over after the term expires such hold over will not
constitute a renewal of the Agreement.
If Lessee holds over and continues in possession of the Premises after the lease term (or any
extension thereof) expires, Lessee shall be considered to be occupying the Premises on an at will
tenancy, subject to all terms of this Lease.
ARTICLE THREE
RENTAL AND FEES
3.01 RENTALS
In consideration of the rights and privileges herein granted, Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the
following rentals and fees:
A. BUILDING T-327:
Building rental for 3,670 square feet of Leased Premises at the rate of $.7019 per square
foot per year. Annual rental will be TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
SEVENTY-FIVE AND 97/100 DOLLARS ($2,575.97) which shall be due and payable,
in (12) equal monthly installments of TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 66/100
DOLLARS ($214.66).
B. BUILDING T-330:
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Building rental for 1,189 square feet of Leased Premises at the rate of $.7019 per square
foot per year. Annual rental will be EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 56/100
DOLLARS ($834.56) which shall be due and payable, in (12) equal monthly
installments of SIXTY-NINE AND 55/100 DOLLARS ($69.55).
C. LAND:
Land rental of 6,588 square feet of Leased Premises at the rate of $.1289 per square foot
per year. Annual rental will be EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND 19/100
DOLLARS ($849.19) which shall be due and payable, in (12) equal monthly
installments of SEVENTY AND 77/100 DOLLARS ($70.77).
D. HAZARD AND EXTENDED INSURANCE:
Lessee agrees to pay an annual payment to Lessor for Hazard and Extended Coverage
insurance for the duration of this Lease, including any extension thereof. Lessee agrees
to pay ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 47/100 DOLLARS
($1,603.47) (Building T-327 - 3,670 sq. ft. and Building T-330 - 1,189 sq. ft. @ $.33 per
sq. ft. per year) for the first year of this Agreement. Such payment shall be due and
payable in twelve (12) equal monthly installments of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-
THREE AND 62/100 DOLLARS ($133.62) per month for the first year of this Lease.
Lessor may adjust said payment for the subsequent years of this Lease and any extension
thereof in order to reflect the actual reasonable cost to Lessor to provide coverage of said
insurance.
Lessee shall have the option to purchase its own Hazard and Extended Coverage
insurance based on building replacement value (Building T-327 - $201,850 and Building
T-330 - $65,395 based on $55.00 per sq. ft. per building), provided that Lessor approves
of the amount and type of insurance purchased by Lessee. If Lessee provides the Hazard
and Extended Coverage Insurance, Lessor shall be named as an additional insured on the
policy, and Lessee shall furnish the Director of Aviation with evidence that such
insurance coverage has been procured and is being maintained.
E. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX:
The parties hereto mutually agree that during the initial term of this Agreement, and
during any renewal period, except as otherwise might be set out in this Agreement, the
rental rates for buildings and land will be adjusted upward or downward for each ensuing
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calendar year beginning January 1, 2004, in direct proportion to the fluctuation in the
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) for
All Urban Consumers. Any adjustment to the rental rates resulting from changes in the
CPI shall be determined by calculating the increase or decrease in the CPI for the
preceding twelve (12) months.
F. SECURITY BADGES:
In addition to the above rental and fees, Lessee shall pay the Lessor a processing fee and
a deposit for security badges for each of Lessee's employees on the Leased Premises.
Lessor's Director of Aviation shall determine the time of payment and the amount of both
the processing fee and deposit, each of which shall be reasonable and uniform for all
similarly situated tenants at the Airport. Said deposit shall be refundable upon return of
the badges to the Director of Aviation.
3.02 PAYMENTS
All payments are due and payable on or before the 20th day of each month this Agreement is in
effect and shall be made to the Lessor at the Office of the Director of Aviation, Lubbock
International Airport, Rt. 3 Box 389, Lubbock, Texas 79403. Lessee shall pay Lessor a late
payment charge of five percent (5%) of the total amount of past due rentals if payment of such
rentals is not made when due.
3.03 DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENTALS OR FEES
If Lessee fails to pay any rent due and owing to Lessor hereunder within fifteen (15) days of the
due date, the Director of Aviation of Lessor shall provide written notice to the Lessee.
Thereafter, if the rent remains unpaid for more than fifteen (15) days after such notice is
received, Lessor may exercise its rights under Article Seven of this Agreement.
ARTICLE FOUR
RIGHTS RESERVED TO LESSOR
4.01 AIRPORT SAFETY
Lessor reserves the right to take any action it considers necessary to protect the aerial approaches
of the Airport against obstruction, together with the right to prevent Lessee from constructing or
permitting construction of any building or other structure on or off the Airport which, in the
opinion of Lessor, would limit the usefulness of the Airport or constitute a hazard to aircraft.
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4.02 MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC AREA
Lessor reserves the right, but shall not be obligated to Lessee, to maintain and keep in repair the
landing area of the Airport and all publicly -owned facilities of the Airport. Lessee will perform
no maintenance activities outside the Leased Premises without the written consent of the
Director of Aviation.
4.03 STANDARDS
Lessor reserves the right to establish reasonable standards for the construction, maintenance,
alterations, repairs, additions or improvements of Lessee's facilities. This includes structural
design, color, materials used, landscaping and maintenance of Lessee's facilities and Leased
Premises.
4.04 TIME OF EMERGENCY
In the event of a war or national emergency, the Lessor shall have the right to lease the landing
area and any other portion of the Airport to the United States for governmental use and, if any
such lease is executed, the provisions of this instrument, insofar as they are inconsistent with the
provisions of the lease to the United States, shall be suspended.
4.05 DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT
Lessee agrees that Lessor has the right to further develop or improve the Airport as Lessor sees
fit, regardless of the desires or views of the Lessee, and without interference or hindrance
therefrom.
4.06 SPONSOR'S ASSURANCE SUBORDINATION
This Lease shall be subordinate to the provisions of any existing or future agreement between the
Lessor and the United States concerning the operation or maintenance of the Airport, the
execution of which has been or may be required as a condition precedent to the expenditure of
federal funds for the development of the Airport. Should the effect of such agreement with the
United States be to take any of the property under this Lease or otherwise diminish the
commercial value of this Lease, the Lessor shall not be held liable therefor.
The Lessor covenants and agrees that it will during the term of this Agreement operate and
maintain the Airport as a public facility consistent with and pursuant to the Assurances given by
the Lessor to the United States Government under federal law.
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ARTICLE FIVE
RIGHTS RESERVED TO LESSEE
5.01 ACCESS
Lessee is herein granted the right of ingress to and egress from the Leased Premises over and
across common or public roadways serving the Airport. Such right of ingress and egress,
however, shall be subject to all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations now existing or hereafter
promulgated by the City of Lubbock or other lawful authority.
5.02 WAGES
To the extent that it is applicable, Lessee shall comply with Ch. 2258, Tex. Govt. Code.
5.03 LESSEE'S DUTY TO REPAIR
Any property of the Lessor or any property for which Lessor may be responsible, which is
damaged or destroyed incident to the exercise of the rights or privileges herein granted, or which
damage or destruction is occasioned by the negligence of Lessee, its employees, agents, servants,
patrons or invitees, shall be properly repaired or replaced by Lessee to the satisfaction of the
Lessor's Director of Aviation, or in lieu of such repair or replacement, Lessee shall, if so
required by the Director of Aviation, pay Lessor money in any amount reasonable to compensate
the Lessor for the loss sustained or expense incurred by Lessor as a result of the loss of, damage
to, or destruction of such property.
5.04 PARKING
Lessee shall at its sole cost and expense provide adequate and suitable parking areas for use by
its customers, employees, patrons, guests and invitees.
5.05 WARRANTY OF NO SOLICITATION
Lessee warrants that it has not employed any person employed by Lessor to solicit or secure this
Agreement upon any agreement for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
ARTICLE SIX
GENERAL CONDITIONS
6.01 RULES AND REGULATIONS
Lessor reserves the right to issue through its Director of Aviation such reasonable rules,
regulations and procedures for activities and operations conducted on the Airport as deemed
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necessary to protect and preserve the safety, security and welfare of the Airport and all persons,
property and facilities located thereon.
The Lessee's officers, agents, employees and servants will obey all rules and regulations which
may be promulgated from time to time by the Lessor or its authorized agents at the Airport, or by
other lawful authority, to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of operations and traffic on the
Airport.
6.02 ADDITIONS, IMPROVEMENTS OR ALTERATIONS
Lessee shall not make, permit or suffer any additions, improvements or alterations to the Leased
Premises which constitute any major structural change or changes without first submitting plans
and specifications for such additions, improvements of alterations to the Lessor's Director of
Aviation and securing prior written consent from the Director of Aviation. Any such additions,
improvements or alterations made with the consent of the Director of Aviation shall be made at
the sole expense of the Lessee and, unless such consent provides specifically that title to the
addition or improvements so made shall vest in the Lessee, title thereto shall at all times remain
in Lessor, and such additions or improvements shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this
Agreement, provided however, that any trade fixtures installed by Lessee may be removed by
Lessee at its expense. The Lessee agrees to hold Lessor hannless from Mechanic's and
Materialman's liens arising from any construction, additions, improvements, repairs or
alterations effected by the Lessee. Any property installed or added by Lessee which becomes
permanently attached to the Leased Premises shall become the property of Lessor upon
termination of this Lease Agreement, provided however, that any trade fixtures installed by
Lessee may be removed by Lessee at its expense.
6.03 ADVERTISING
The Lessee will erect no outdoor advertising or identification signs and will distribute no
advertising in the Airport or on Airport property without the prior written consent of the Lessor's
Director of Aviation. Said consent will not be unreasonably withheld. However, such prior
written consent shall not be required for advertising placed by Lessee with any other party
having the right to sell, rent or offer Airport terminal advertising space.
6.04 SECURITY PLAN
Lessee shall submit a Security Plan to the Director of Aviation of Lessor, which is acceptable to
the Director of Aviation, the Airport Security Coordinator and the Federal Aviation
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Administration. Failure to submit an acceptable Security Plan at the request of the Director of
Aviation shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.
6.05 LIENS PROHIBITED
The Lessee shall not bind or attempt to bind the Lessor for payment of any money in connection
with the construction, installation, alterations, additions or repairs on the Leased Premises, or any
Lessee's equipment or facilities located on the Leased Premises, and Lessee shall not permit any
mechanic's, materialman's or contractor's liens to arise against the Premises or improvements
thereon, or any equipment, machinery and fixtures thereon belonging to the Lessor, and Lessee
expressly agrees that it will keep and save the Premises and the Lessor harmless from all costs
and damages resulting from any liens of any character created or that may be asserted through
any act or thing done by the Lessee.
In the event that, as a result of Lessee's actions, any mechanic's lien or other lien or order for
payment shall be filed against the Leased Premises or improvements thereon, or against Lessor -
owned property located thereon during the initial term hereof, or during any subsequent
extension, Lessee shall defend on behalf of the Lessor, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, any
action, suit or proceeding which may be brought thereon or for the enforcement of such lien or
order. Failure of the Lessee to comply with any requirement of this section after having received
fifteen days written notice thereof shall be cause for termination of this Agreement by the Lessor.
6.06 INSPECTION OF LEASED PREMISES
Lessee agrees that the Leased Premises will be kept reasonably clean and free of all debris and
other waste matter. Lessor, acting by and through the Director of Aviation or other designated
representative, shall have the right to conduct inspections of the Leased Premises at all
reasonable times to ensure that fire, safety and sanitation regulations and other provisions
contained in this Lease are being adhered to by the Lessee.
6.07 CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE
Lessee shall, at its own cost and expense, maintain the Leased Premises in a safe, clean, and
presentable condition reasonably free of trash, debris and weeds, and consistent with good
business practices. Lessee shall repair all damages to said Leased. Premises caused by its
employees, patrons or business operations thereon; shall perform all maintenance and repair to
the interior, including all HVAC and venting systems; and shall repaint the buildings as
necessary to maintain a clean and attractive appearance. Lessee shall also maintain any drainage
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structures or other improvements installed for the benefit of Lessee, septic systems, ceilings,
floor coverings, locks, doors, overhead doors, specialized ramp doors, window glass, parking lots
and/or surfaces used for employee and/or customer parking.
The Lessor shall, at its own cost and expense, maintain the roof, foundation and structural floors
and slabs, and load bearing walls, and utility connections to the point of disconnect. Lessor shall
not, however, be responsible for repair to the extent that insurance coverage will provide
payment.
Upon written notice by Lessor to Lessee, Lessee shall be required to perform whatever
reasonable maintenance Lessor deems necessary. If said maintenance is not undertaken by
Lessee within twenty (20) days after receipt of written notice, Lessor shall have the right to enter
upon the Leased Premises and perform the necessary maintenance, the cost of which shall be
borne by Lessee. Lessee shall not, in any case, be required to pay for cost of mitigation,
abatement or removal of asbestos not installed by Lessee.
6.08 UTILITIES
The Lessee shall assume and pay for all costs or charges for metered utility services provided to
Lessee during the initial term hereof, and any subsequent extension. Lessee shall have the right,
with written approval of Lessor, to connect to any storm and sanitary sewers and water and
utility outlets, the cost of usage, extension, installation and meters, where required, to be borne
by the Lessee.
6.09 TRASH, GARBAGE, REFUSE, ETC.
Lessee shall provide a complete and proper arrangement for the adequate sanitary handling and
disposal, away from the Airport, of all trash, garbage and other refuse produced as a result of
Lessee's business operations on the Leased Premises.
6.10 TAXES, FEES, AND ASSESSMENTS
The Lessee agrees to pay promptly when due all federal, state and local government taxes,
license fees and occupation taxes levied on either the Leased Premises or on the business
conducted on the Leased Premises or on any of Lessee's property used in connection therewith,
except as provided herein.
Taxation may be subject to legal protest in accordance with the provisions of the taxing authority
whose levy is questioned. Any protest shall be at the sole expense of Lessee. Delinquency in
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payment of such obligations after any protest has been settled shall, at the option of the Lessor,
be cause for immediate termination of this Lease.
6.11 INSURANCE
Lessee shall carry and maintain insurance at all times that this Lease is in effect, at Lessee's sole
expense with an insurance underwriter authorized to do business in the State of Texas and
acceptable to the Lessor, against claims of general liability and workers' compensation resulting
from Lessee's business activities at the Airport.
General Liability Insurance — The amount of insurance coverage shall not be less than
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO1100 DOLLARS ($300,000.00) for Combined
Single Limit General Liability Insurance.
Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance — If Lessee employs persons
other than family members, Lessee shall elect to obtain workers' compensation coverage
pursuant to Section 406.002 of the Texas Labor Code. Further, Lessee shall maintain said
coverage throughout the term of this Agreement and shall comply with all provisions of Title 5
of the Texas Labor Code to ensure that the Lessee maintains said coverage. Any termination of
worker's compensation insurance coverage by Lessee or any cancellation or nonrenewal of
worker's compensation insurance coverage for the Lessee shall be a material breach of this
Agreement.
The above -mentioned policies shall all include a waiver of subrogation. Certificates of insurance
or other satisfactory evidence of insurance shall be filed with the Lessor's Director of Aviation
prior to entry upon the Premises by the Lessee. The General Liability policy shall name the
Lessor as an additional insured, require the insurer to notify the Director of Aviation of any
alteration, renewal or cancellation, and remain in full force and effect until at least ten (10) days
after such notice of alteration, renewal or cancellation is received by the Director of Aviation.
Hazard and Extended Coverage — Lessor will provide Hazard and Extended coverage on the
Leased Premises for considerations set out at Article 3, 3.01, D.
6.12 INDEMNIFICATION. The Lessee shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and
operator responsible to all parties for its respective acts and omissions, and the Lessor shall in no
way be responsible therefor. Lessee shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, Lessor, and Lessor's respected officers, employees, elected officials and
agents, from and against any and all losses, damages, claims or liabilities, of any kind or nature,
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which arise directly or indirectly, or are related to, in any way, manner or form, the activities of
Lessee contemplated hereunder, or the omission of the Lessee's activities contemplated
hereunder. Lessee further covenants and agrees to defend any suits or administrative
proceedings brought against Lessor and/or Lessor's respective officers, employees, elected
officials and/or agents on account of any claim for which it is obligated to indemnify Lessor, and
to pay or discharge the full amount or obligation of any such claim incurred by, accruing to, or
imposed on Lessor, or Lessor's respective officers, employees, elected officials and/or agents, as
applicable, resulting from any such suits, claims, and/or administrative proceedings or any
matters resulting from the settlement or resolution of said suits, claims, and or administrative
proceedings. In addition, Lessee shall pay to Lessor, Lessor's respective officers, employees,
elected officials and/or agents, as applicable, all attorneys' fees incurred by such parties in
enforcing Lessee's indemnity in this section.
Indemnification — Environmental Harm. Without limiting any provisions of this Agreement,
Lessee shall also defend, indemnify and hold Lessor and its respective officers, employees,
elected officials and agents hamiless from and against all suits, actions, claims, demands
penalties, fines liabilities, settlements, damages, costs and expenses (including but not limited to
reasonable attorney's and consultant's fees, court costs and litigation expenses) of whatever kind
or nature, known or unknown, contingent or otherwise, brought against Lessor arising out of or
in any way related to:
l . Any actual, threatened or alleged contamination by hazardous substances of the Premises
or contamination by hazardous substances of the Airport by Lessee or its agents;
2. The presence, disposal, release or threatened release of hazardous substances by Lessee
or its agents at the Airport that is on, from or affects the soil, air, water, vegetation,
buildings, personal property, persons, animals or otherwise;
3. Any personal injury (including wrongful death) or property damage (real or personal)
arising out of or related to hazardous substances by Lessee at the Airport; or
4. Any violation by Lessee of any Environmental Laws that affects the Airport.
6.13 NON-DISCRIMINATION PRACTICES
Lessee, its agents and employees will not discriminate against any person or class of persons by
reason of age, sex, race, handicap, religion or national origin in providing any services or in the
use of any of its facilities provided for the public. Lessee further agrees to comply with such
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enforcement procedures as the United States Government might demand that the Lessor take in
order to comply with the Sponsor's Assurances.
Lessee agrees not to illegally discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of age, sex, race, handicap, religion or national origin.
6.14 BUSINESS SOLICITATIONS
All of Lessee's business operations and solicitations will be confined to the Leased Premises or
such other premises at the Airport that have been leased to Lessee.
6.15 NO ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLETTING
The Lessee will not directly or indirectly assign, sublet, sell, hypothecate or otherwise transfer
this Lease or any portion of the Leased Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor's
Director of Aviation. No such assignment or subletting shall affect Lessee's obligations to make
all required rental payments hereunder.
6.16 RIGHTS OF OTHERS
It is clearly understood by the Lessee that no right or privilege has been granted which would
operate to prevent any person, firm or corporation operating an aircraft at the Airport from
performing any services on its own aircraft with its own regular employees (including, but not
limited to, maintenance and repair) that such person, firm or corporation may choose to perform.
6.17 EXCLUSIVITY
Lessee's right to conduct business at the airport shall be nonexclusive.
6.18 WAIVER
The failure of Lessor to insist in any one or more instance upon performance of any of the terms,
covenants or conditions of this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the
future performance of any such terms, covenants or conditions, and Lessee's obligation with
respect to such future performance shall continue to be in full force and effect. Furthermore, the
acceptance of rentals or fees by Lessor after Lessee's failure to perform, keep or observe any of
the terms, covenants or conditions of the Lease shall not be deemed a waiver by Lessor to cancel
this Agreement for such failure.
6.19 TITLE TO LEASED PREMISES
Lessee agrees that it does not acquire any equity or title to the Leased Premises as a result of this
Agreement and that the property herein leased shall remain the sole property of Lessor. Lessor
grants Lessee a leasehold interest by and through this Agreement.
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6.20 STORED CONTENTS
Lessee agrees to limit the outside storage of any and all materials, components, assemblies and
repaired and manufactured products to the Leased Premises and to control the growth of
vegetation and weeds on the Leased Premises extending outward a distance of ten (10) feet.
ARTICLE SEVEN
TERMINATION, CANCELLATION
This Agreement shall terminate at the end of the full term hereof and Lessee shall have no
further right or interest in the Premises hereby demised, except as provided herein.
This Agreement is subject to termination for the reasons set forth below, provided that thirty (30)
days written notice is given to the non -terminating party. Rental due hereunder shall be payable only to
the effective date of said termination.
7.01 LESSEE'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE. The Lease shall be subject to cancellation by Lessee
upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events:
A. The permanent abandonment of the Airport as an air terminal.
B. The lawful assumption by the United States Government, or any authorized agency
thereof, of the operation, control or use of the Airport or any substantial part or parts
thereof, in such a manner that substantially restricts Lessee for a period of at least ninety
(90) days from operating thereon.
C. The issuance by any court of competent jurisdiction of an injunction in any way
preventing or restraining the use of the Airport for a period of ninety (90) days.
D. The default of the Lessor in the performance of any covenant or agreement herein
required to be performed by the Lessor, and the failure of the Lessor to remedy such
default for a period of sixty (60) days after written notice from the Lessee to remedy the
same.
7.02 LESSOR'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE. The Lease shall be subject to cancellation by Lessor
upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events:
A. If the Lessee shall file a voluntary petition of bankruptcy; or if proceedings in bankruptcy
shall be instituted against Lessee and Lessee is thereafter adjudicated as bankrupt
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pursuant to such proceedings; or if a court shall take jurisdiction of Lessee and its assets
pursuant to proceedings brought under the provisions of any federal reorganization act; or
if a receiver for Lessee's assets is appointed; or if Lessee shall be divested of its rights,
powers and privileges under this Agreement by other operation of law.
B. The abandonment by Lessee of the Premises at the Airport for a period of thirty (30) days
or more.
C. The failure by Lessee to pay any rentals or other charges hereunder after notice as
specified above.
D. If default by Lessee in the performance of any covenant or agreement herein required to
be performed by Lessee and the failure of Lessee to remedy such default for a period of
thirty (30) days after receipt from the Lessor's Director of Aviation of written notice to
remedy the same.
E. The Lessee's breach of any provision contained in Article Four, of this Lease.
F. If the Lessee shall fail to abide by all applicable laws, ordinances and rules and
regulations of the United States, State of Texas, City of Lubbock and Lessor's Director of
Aviation.
If any of the aforesaid events occur, Lessor's agents may enter upon the Leased Premises and
take immediate possession of the same and remove Lessee's effects. Upon said entry, this Lease
shall terminate, and any rental due hereunder shall be payable to said date of termination.
It is agreed that failure to declare this Lease terminated upon the default of Lessee for any of the
reasons set forth above shall not be construed as a waiver of any of the Lessor's rights hereunder
or otherwise bar or preclude Lessor from declaring this Lease cancelled as a result of any
subsequent violation of any of the terms or conditions of this Lease.
7.03 REPLACEMENT AFTER DAMAGE. In the event the Leased Premises are damaged by fire
or other accidental cause during the initial term of this Lease so as to become totally or partially
untenable, Lessor shall have the option to restore the Premises to their former condition. If
Lessor elects to exercise the option to restore the Premises, Lessor shall give Lessee notice in
writing of its election within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of such damage. If the Lessor
elects to restore the Premises, the Lessor shall proceed with due diligence and there shall be an
abatement of the rent until repairs have been made for the time and to the extent for which the
Premises, or part thereof, have been untenable. Should Lessor not exercise the option to restore
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the Leased Premises, the lease of such untenable portion of the Premises shall cease and
terminate, effective on the date of damage by fire or other accidental cause.
7.04 PROPERTY PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO PREMISES. Any property belonging to
Lessee which becomes permanently attached to the Leased Premises (except trade fixtures) shall
become the property of the Lessor upon termination of this Agreement, whether upon expiration
of the initial term, any extension thereof, or earlier under any provision of this Lease.
7.05 VACATION OF LEASE AND OWNERSHIP OF FIXTURES. Within thirty (30) days after
expiration or termination of this Agreement, as herein provided, Lessee shall remove any
furniture, machinery, equipment, chattels, goods, or other trade fixtures owned or placed by
Lessee, in, under, or on the Premises, or acquired by Lessee, whether before or during the Lease
term and shall restore the Leased Premises to the condition in which they were received,
reasonable wear and tear excepted. However, Lessee's right to remove its property is subject to
the condition that Lessee has paid in full all amounts due and owed to Lessor under this
Agreement. If Lessee shall fail or neglect to remove said property on or before said expiration or
termination of the Agreement, then at the option of Lessor, said property shall either become the
property of Lessor without compensation therefore, or the Director of Aviation of Lessor may
cause such property to be removed at the expense of Lessee, and no claim for damages against
the Lessor, or its officers, agents or employees shall be created or made on account of such
removal and restoration.
In the event Lessor terminates this Agreement for cause, as contained herein, or if Lessee
discontinues its business on the Leased Premises at any time prior to expiration of the term, or
the expiration of any subsequent extension, Lessor shall retain ownership of Lessee's property to
the extent of the rentals due for the remainder of the tern or extension if paid at the rate paid for
the month prior to termination.
7.06 SURRENDER OF LEASED PREMISES. The Lessee covenants and agrees that at the
expiration of the initial tern of this Lease, or any extension, or upon earlier termination as
provided elsewhere in this Agreement, Lessee will quit and surrender the Leased Premises and
the improvements in good state and condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted, and the Lessor
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shall have the right to take possession of the Leased Premises and the improvements, subject to
the limitations expressed in Article Seven, of this Lease, with or without process of law.
ARTICLE EIGHT
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
8.01 NOTICES. Notices to the Lessor required or appropriate under this Lease shall be deemed
sufficient if in writing and mailed by certified mail with postage prepaid to the Director of
Aviation, Lubbock International Airport, Route 3, Box 389, Lubbock, Texas 79403.
Notices to the Lessee required or appropriate under this Lease shall be deemed sufficient if in
writing and mailed by certified . mail with postage prepaid to
Porterfield Propellers, 5411 N. Walnut, Lubbock, Texas 79403.
8.02 PARTIES BOUND. This Agreement binds, and inures to the benefit of, the parties to the Lease
and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representative, successors, and assigns.
8.03 APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement is to be construed under Texas law, and all obligations
of the parties created by this Lease are performable in Lubbock County, Texas. Venue for any
action brought pursuant to this Agreement, or any activity contemplated hereby, shall lie
exclusively in Lubbock County, Texas.
8.04 ATTORNEY'S FEES. Should Lessor institute legal action to collect rent due under this
Agreement or damages for default of any covenant made herein, a reasonable sum shall be added
to the amount of recovery for attorney's fees together with all costs of court.
8.05 PRIOR AGREEMENTS. Both parties hereby agree that this instrument constitutes the final
Agreement of the parties and that all other previous agreements, leases and contracts between the
parties which pertain to the property described herein are hereby declared null and void.
8.06 AMENDMENT. No amendment, modification, or alteration of this Lease is binding unless in
writing, dated subsequent to the date of this Lease, and duly executed by the parties.
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EXECUTED this 5th day of _
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK _..-
"A
AL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Reb ce ca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mark F&le`, Director of Aviation
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Linda Chamales, Supervising Attorney -Office Practice
March
2003.
PORTERFIELD PROPELLERS
BY: _Qd-
TOM PORTERFIE D
Title: Owner
Date: 2/21/03
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