DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT between CHISHOLM CREEK CASINO RESORT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the Enterprise, and LAKES KANSAS CASINO MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, as Manager
Exhibit 10.2
between
XXXXXXXX CREEK CASINO RESORT, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company,
a Delaware limited liability company,
as the Enterprise,
and
LAKES KANSAS CASINO MANAGEMENT, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company,
a Minnesota limited liability company,
as Manager
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1 Definitions | 1 | |||||
1.1
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Definitions | 1 | ||||
1.2
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Other Interpretive Provisions | 9 | ||||
ARTICLE 2 Gaming Facility Site Selection; Construction | 10 | |||||
2.1
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Gaming Facility Site Selection | 10 | ||||
2.2
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Development Services | 10 | ||||
2.3
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Furnishings and Equipment | 10 | ||||
2.4
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Advances for Costs of Construction | 10 | ||||
2.5
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Title to Facility; Other Assets | 10 | ||||
ARTICLE 3 Authority and Duty of Manager | 12 | |||||
3.1
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Appointment and Operating Standard | 12 | ||||
3.2
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Limitations on Power and Authority | 13 | ||||
3.3
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Overall Responsibilities | 13 | ||||
3.4
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Compliance with Laws | 14 | ||||
3.5
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Security | 15 | ||||
3.6
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Accounting, Financial Records, and Audits | 15 | ||||
3.7.
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Cash Monitoring | - 16 - | ||||
3.8
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Bank Accounts, Reserve Funds and Permitted Investments | - 16 - | ||||
3.9
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Intentionally Omitted | - 17 - | ||||
3.10
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Fire and Safety Services | - 17 - | ||||
3.11
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Timely Payment of Costs of Operations | - 17 - | ||||
3.12
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Acquisition of Gaming and Other Equipment | - 17 - | ||||
3.13
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Hours of Operation | - 18 - | ||||
3.14
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Access to Operations | - 18 - | ||||
3.15
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Increased Public Safety Services | - 18 - | ||||
3.16
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Advertising | - 18 - | ||||
3.17
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Certain Meetings | - 18 - | ||||
3.18
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Maintenance | - 18 - | ||||
3.19
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Term | - 18 - | ||||
3.20
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Representatives | - 19 - | ||||
3.21
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Service Contracts; Purchase Orders | - 19 - | ||||
3.22
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Taxes; Mortgages | - 20 - | ||||
ARTICLE 4 Personnel Matters | - 20 - | |||||
4.1
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Employees | - 20 - | ||||
4.2
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Project Employee Policies | - 21 - | ||||
4.3
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Employee Background Checks | - 21 - | ||||
ARTICLE 5 Insurance | - 22 - | |||||
5.1
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Duty to Maintain | - 22 - | ||||
5.2
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The Manager to be Additional Insured | - 22 - | ||||
5.3
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Manager Insurance | - 22 - | ||||
5.4
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Evidence of Insurance | - 22 - | ||||
5.5
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Insurance Proceeds | - 22 - | ||||
ARTICLE 6 Budgets, Operating Plans, Compensation and Reimbursement | - 23 - | |||||
6.1
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Projections and Budgets | - 23 - | ||||
6.2
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Monthly Statements | - 24 - | ||||
6.3
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Distribution of Revenues | - 25 - |
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6.4
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Annual Audit; Termination Audit | - 26 - | ||||
ARTICLE 7 Termination/Material Breach | - 28 - | |||||
7.1
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Termination for Material Breach | - 28 - | ||||
7.2
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Mutual Consent | - 30 - | ||||
7.3
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Involuntary Termination Due to Changes in Law | - 30 - | ||||
7.4
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Other Rights upon Expiration or Termination; Ownership of Assets and Repayment of Obligations on Termination | - 31 - | ||||
7.5
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Notice of Termination | - 32 - | ||||
7.6
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Cessation of Gaming at the Gaming Facility | - 32 - | ||||
7.7
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Pre-Opening Termination Rights | - 34 - | ||||
7.8
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Cumulative Remedies | - 35 - | ||||
7.9
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PUNITIVE DAMAGES WAIVER | - 35 - | ||||
ARTICLE 8 Release and Indemnity | - 35 - | |||||
8.1
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Third-Party Claims | - 35 - | ||||
8.2
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Indemnity from the Manager | - 35 - | ||||
8.3
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Indemnity from the Enterprise | - 35 - | ||||
8.4
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Indemnity Against Unauthorized Debt and Liabilities | - 36 - | ||||
ARTICLE 9 Miscellaneous | - 36 - | |||||
9.1
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Assignment and Subcontractors | - 36 - | ||||
9.2
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Notices | - 36 - | ||||
9.3
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Amendments | - 37 - | ||||
9.4
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Counterparts | - 37 - | ||||
9.5
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Force Majeure | - 38 - | ||||
9.6
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Time is Material | - 38 - | ||||
9.7
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Further Assurances | - 38 - | ||||
9.8
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Severability | - 38 - | ||||
9.9
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Representations and Warranties of the Manager | - 38 - | ||||
9.10
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Representations and Warranties of the Enterprise | - 38 - | ||||
9.11
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Applicable Law | - 39 - | ||||
9.12
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Entire Agreement | - 39 - | ||||
9.13
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No Partnership or Joint Venture; Limited Agency | - 39 - | ||||
9.14
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Approvals | - 39 - | ||||
9.15
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No Third-Party Beneficiaries | - 39 - | ||||
9.16
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Non-disclosure | - 39 - | ||||
9.17
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Non-Recourse | - 40 - | ||||
9.18
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No Recording | - 40 - | ||||
9.19
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Non-Compete | - 40 - | ||||
9.20
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Alterations | - 41 - | ||||
ARTICLE 10 Dispute Resolution | - 41 - | |||||
10.1
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Disputes Between the Enterprise and Project Employees | - 41 - | ||||
10.2
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Disputes Between the Enterprise and the Manager | - 41 - | ||||
ARTICLE 11 Financing; Estoppel Certificates | - 43 - | |||||
11.1
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Subordination | - 43 - | ||||
11.2
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Financing | - 43 - | ||||
11.3
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Estoppel Certificates | - 43 - |
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THIS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as
of the 24th day of September, 2009 (“Effective Date”) by and among Xxxxxxxx Creek Casino
Resort, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Enterprise”), and Lakes Kansas Casino
Management, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Manager”)
RECITALS
A. The Enterprise has (or intends to use reasonable efforts to obtain) all legal right, title
and interest to own and operate the Casino, which will conduct gaming activities in accordance with
all applicable Legal Requirements.
B. Manager has represented to the Enterprise that it has the managerial and operational
capacity and skill to develop and construct the Gaming Facility and to commence operation of the
Casino; and Manager agrees to provide the management expertise necessary to the conducting of
successful gaming operations.
C. The Enterprise presently desires to retain the services of a management company, with
knowledge and experience in the gaming industry, to manage and operate its gaming operations at the
Gaming Facility.
D. Manager is willing to provide such services, subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the hereinafter mutual promises and covenants, and for
other good and valuable consideration as set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
expressly acknowledged, the Enterprise and Manager agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
Definitions
Definitions
1.1
Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the terms listed below shall have the meanings
assigned to them:
“Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that directly or
indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with the specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, “control” (including the
terms controlling, controlled by, or under common control with) means the possession, direct or
indirect, or the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person,
whether through the ownership of voting securities, partnership or member interests, by contract or
otherwise.
“Annual Report” has the meaning ascribed thereto Section 6.4(a).
“Applicable Rate” means a variable annual rate of interest equal to the prime interest rate of
Chase Manhattan Bank U.S.A., N.A. (or any successor bank) plus two percent (2%). The Applicable
Rate shall change when and as the rate used to determine the Applicable Rate changes.
“Approved Budget” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 6.1(b).
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“Approved Operating Plan” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 6.1(b).
“Casino” means the Gaming Facility, together with all gaming operations and ancillary
operations therein, including food and beverage outlets and retail outlets.
“Casino
Marks” has the meaning ascribed thereto in
Section 2.5(b).
“Casino Name” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.5(b).
“Control Agreements” shall mean all Loan Documents, the Lottery Facility Management Contract,
the Predevelopment Agreement and any other development agreement with local governmental
authorities, any ground leases, space leases, license agreements, licenses (including any license
or trademark agreements governing the use of the intellectual property of others at the Gaming
Facility), equipment leases, service contracts, maintenance agreements, construction contracts,
utility contracts, insurance policies, any covenants, restrictions, easements and similar
instruments affecting the Casino or any part thereof, and any other material agreements with other
third parties or governmental entities affecting the Casino or any part thereof.
“Core Positions” means, collectively, the employment positions which are defined as “Key
Employees” from time to time under the Lottery Facility Management Contract and, whether or not
included therein, the positions listed in Exhibit F attached hereto.
“Cost of Operations” means the total amount of all expenses and costs of any kind or nature of
operating, maintaining and owning the Casino in accordance with GAAP (each, a “Cost of Operation”
or, in plural, “Costs of Operation”), including without limitation:
(i) | the cost of all food and beverages sold by the Casino and of all operating supplies related thereto; | ||
(ii) | salaries, wages and other benefits of the Casino’s personnel, including costs of payroll taxes and employee benefits; | ||
(iii) | the cost of all other materials, supplies, goods and services in connection with the operation of the Casino including, without limitation, utilities, trash removal, office supplies, security and all other services performed by third parties, telephone and data processing equipment and other equipment; | ||
(iv) | the cost of repairs to and maintenance of the Casino that are not required to be capitalized pursuant to GAAP; | ||
(v) | insurance and bonding premiums with respect to the Casino; | ||
(vi) | all assessments, water/sewer charges, and other fees and charges payable by or assessed against the Enterprise with respect to the operation of the Casino; | ||
(vii) | legal, consulting, lobbying, accounting and other fees for professionals for services related to the operation of the Casino; | ||
(viii) | all expenses payable to the Kansas Lottery and the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission for oversight and regulation pursuant to the Lottery Facility Management Contract, and any and all other regulatory or oversight expenses payable by the |
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Enterprise;
(ix) | all expenses for marketing the Casino, including all expenses of advertising, sales, and public relations activities; | ||
(x) | all promotional allowances, including all items “comped” to customers of the Casino and described in clause (xviii) of the definition of “Revenue Exclusions”; and | ||
(xi) | all excise, sales, gross receipts, admission, entertainment, tourist or use taxes, and device fees, real estate taxes, ad valorem taxes, personal property taxes, utility taxes and other taxes (as those terms are defined by GAAP), assessments for public improvements, and municipal, county and state license and permit fees. |
The Cost of Operations shall not include federal, state, or local income tax payable by the
Enterprise or its members (by way of clarification and not limitation, all other taxes and
assessments with regard to the Casino shall be included in the Cost of Operations, including
sales taxes, real estate taxes and assessments and impact fees and gaming taxes) and any costs
incurred by Manager or its Affiliates that are not expressly reimbursable by the Enterprise
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. For purposes of calculating EBITDAM, the Cost of
Operations shall not include: (A) depreciation; (B) amortization of the principal amount of any
loans to the Enterprise; (C) interest expenses payable to any Lender under any Loan Documents;
and (D) Management Fees.
“County” means Xxxxxx County, Kansas.
“Designated Court” means, collectively, (i) the United States District Court located in
Wichita, Kansas, (ii) for any dispute with respect to which such court determines it is without
jurisdiction, the courts of the State, and (iii) in either case, all courts to which an appeal
therefrom may be available.
“Development
Services” has the meaning ascribed thereto in
Section 3.1(a).
“EBITDAM”
the amount equal to Total Revenues less Cost of Operations.
“Effective Date”
means the date referenced in the pre-amble of this Agreement.
“Employment Laws” means, collectively, any federal, state, local and foreign statutes, laws,
ordinances, regulations, rules, permits, judgments, orders and decrees affecting labor union
activities,civil rights or employment in the United States, including the Civil Rights Act of 1870, 42 U.S.C.
§1981, the Civil Rights Acts of 1871, 42 U.S.C. §1983 the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §201,
et seq., the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §2000e, et seq., as amended, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. §621, et seq., the Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxx, 00
X.X.X. §000, et seq., the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 00 X.X.X. §000, 00 X.X.X.
§00000, et seq., the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. § 301, et seq., the
Equal Pay Act, 29 U.S.C. §201, et seq., the National Labor Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. §151, et seq.,
and any regulations promulgated pursuant to such statutes, as amended from time to time, and
together with any similar laws now or hereafter enacted, including all rules, regulations and
policies imposed by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission now or in the future concerning
employment, such as qualifications and any required certifications, credentialing or licensing of
officers, directors, board members and employees.
“Enterprise Intellectual Property” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.5(c).
“Enterprise Marks” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.5(b).
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“Enterprise-Provided IP” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.5(c).
“Executive Director” means the executive director of the Kansas Lottery.
“Facility Loan” means the financing by the Enterprise, as borrower, for any costs of the
development and construction of the Gaming Facility.
“Fiscal Year” means the accounting year used for the operation of the Casino, which shall be
consistent with the accounting year of the Enterprise.
“Furnishings and Equipment” means all fixtures, furniture, and equipment required for the
operation of the Casino in accordance with the standards set forth in this Agreement, including,
without limitation:
(i) cashier, money sorting and money counting equipment, surveillance and
communication equipment, and security equipment (including software);
(ii) slot machines, video games of chance, table games, keno equipment and other
gaming equipment (including software);
(iii) office furnishings and equipment;
(iv) specialized equipment necessary for the operation of any portion of the Casino
for accessory purposes, including equipment for kitchens, laundries, dry cleaning, cocktail
lounges, restaurants, public rooms, commercial and parking spaces, and recreational
facilities;
(v) all other operating supplies, signage, trade fixtures, furnishings and equipment
now or hereafter located and installed in or about the Gaming Facility which are used in
the operation of the Casino in accordance with the Operating Standard.
“GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles, as set forth in the opinions and
pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in
such other statements by such other entity as have been approved by a significant segment of the
accounting profession, consistently applied.
“Gaming Facility” means, whether now existing or hereafter constructed or acquired, the
building (to be built) and the land on which such building, as constructed, sits, together with all
parking areas, access drives, walkways, utility facilities, and similar improvements constructed
appurtenant to and serving such building and all Furnishings and Equipment and personal property
(whether tangible or intangible) used or to be used in connection with the gaming operations and
ancillary operations to be conducted therein, including food and beverage outlets and retail
outlets, all of which are to be located on a portion of the tract of land described on attached
Exhibit A, as determined by the Enterprise. As used herein, “Gaming Facility” shall not include any
other buildings (including hotels) which may be constructed on the balance of, or adjacent to, said
tract of land.
“Gaming Laws” means, collectively, the Gaming Ordinance and any other gaming regulations
applicable to the Casino.
“Gaming License” means (i) with respect to Manager, collectively, all necessary governmental
permits, approvals, consents and licenses/certifications which Manager may be required to obtain
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maintain under any Gaming Laws, as amended, from time to time, or under this Agreement in
connection with the operation of the Lottery Gaming Enterprise (as defined in the Lottery Facility
Management Contract) at the Gaming Facility and (ii) with respect to the Enterprise, collectively,
all other necessary governmental permits, approvals, consents and licenses/certifications which the
Enterprise may be required to obtain and maintain under any Gaming Laws, as amended, from time to
time (subject to the terms of this Agreement regarding Manager’s responsibilities), in connection
with the operation of the Lottery Gaming Enterprise (as defined in the Lottery Facility Management
Contract) at the Gaming Facility.
“Gaming Ordinance” means the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act enacted by the governing body of the
State regulating the operation of gaming activities conducted at the Gaming Facility.
“General Operating Account” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.8(a).
“Governmental Authority(ies)” means the United States, the State, the County and any
governmental court, agency, department, commission, board, bureau or instrumentality of the
foregoing and any quasi-governmental authority (including sewer district, storm water management
district or tollway authority), but only to the extent it has legal jurisdiction over gaming at the
Gaming Facility, the operation of the Casino, or the obligations of the Enterprise or the Manager
under this Agreement or any other Control Agreement.
“Kansas Expanded Lottery Act” means the provisions contained in K.S.A. 2008 Supp. 74-8733
et.seq., and amendments thereto which may hereinafter become effective.
“Kansas Lottery” means the state agency created by the Kansas Lottery Act to operate a lottery
or lotteries pursuant to the Kansas Lottery Act or the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act.
“Kansas Lottery Act” means the provisions contained in K.S.A. 74-8701 et.seq., and amendments
thereto which may hereinafter become effective.
“Legal Requirements” means any and all present and future judicial, administrative, and
federal, state or local rulings or decisions, and any and all present and future federal, state or
local ordinances, rules, regulations, permits, licenses and certificates, in any way applicable to
the Enterprise, the Manager, or the Casino, including the Gaming Laws and Employment Laws.
“Lender” means any third party who makes any Facility Loan or any other loan to the
Enterprise.
“LLC Agreement” means that certain Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kansas Gaming
Partners LLC, dated on or about the date hereof, by and among Kansas Gaming Holdings LLC, CVG
Kansas Gaming LLC, and Lakes Kansas Casino Management, LLC, as the same may be amended and/or
restated from time to time.
“Loan Documents” shall mean any and all notes or other instruments of indebtedness of the
Enterprise with regard to the Casino (including the Facility Loan, if any), and any mortgages,
deeds of trust, loan agreements, credit agreements, security instruments, environmental indemnities
or other loan documents executed in connection therewith.
“Lottery Facility Account” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.8(a).
“Lottery Facility Management Contract” means the Lottery Gaming Facility Management Contract
entered into by and between Xxxxxxxx Creek Casino Resort, LLC and the Kansas Lottery on
August 25, 2009, as amended or supplemented from time to time.
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“Lottery Gaming Facility Revenues” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Lottery Facility
Management Agreement.
“Major Capital Project” means a project undertaken to expand the Casino (as opposed to
maintenance capital expenditures) with a total budget of no less than $10 million.
“Manager-Owned IP” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.5(c).
“Manager-Provided IP” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.5(c).
“Manager
Parent” means Lakes Entertainment, Inc., a Minnesota corporation.
“Management Fees” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 6.3(c).
“Marketing Plan” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.23.
“Material Breach” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 7.1(c) and Section 7.1(d).
“Measurement Period” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 6.3(c).
“Minimum Yield-on-Cost” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 7.1(c)(vii)(a).
“Och-Ziff” means Kansas Gaming Holdings Investor LLC.
“Opening Date” means the first day that all or any part of the Casino is open to the public.
Manager and the Enterprise agree that the Project Schedule (as defined in Exhibit B) shall include
the anticipated Opening Date and that, upon the written request of the Enterprise, the Enterprise
and the Manager shall execute and deliver written confirmation of the actual Opening Date.
“Operating Standard” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.1(a).
“Permitted Disclosures” means reasonably necessary disclosures in or in connection with
regulatory filings or proceedings which in the good faith judgment of Manager are required by
applicable federal or state securities laws provided that Manager shall have afforded the
Enterprise with prior written notice of any such disclosure and an opportunity to comment on the
same (such prior written notice being reasonable, under the circumstances) and Manager agrees to
consider in good faith the comments of the Enterprise in such disclosure; provided, however, no
such disclosure shall identify Och-Ziff or Clairvest or any Affiliate of either of them by name or
trade name unless Manager’s counsel has advised Manager in writing that failure to do so in such
disclosure would violate applicable federal or state securities laws.
“Person” means any person or entity, whether an individual, trustee, corporation, general
partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, joint
stock company, trust, estate, unincorporated organization, business association, instrumentality,
firm, joint venture, Governmental Authority, or otherwise.
“Plans and Specifications” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.2(b).
“Player Lists” means and includes any documents or records (and any copies thereof),
electronic or otherwise, including any player lists developed as part of a player’s club, similar
promotional or
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incentive program, tracking system or otherwise and any documents or records maintained solely for
security purposes, created by or upon the request of Manager, any Affiliate of Manager, the
Enterprise, or any Affiliate of the Enterprise containing any information whatsoever concerning the
players, customers, visitors or other individuals participating in the gaming operations or other
operations of the Casino, together with the information contained therein or otherwise known or
developed by Manager or the Enterprise (or any of their respective Affiliates and any of their
respective Employees) in connection with the Casino, which documents and records and information,
shall be and remain, at all times, the sole property of the Enterprise.
“Predevelopment Agreement” means the Predevelopment Agreement entered into as of May 11, 2009
between The Board of County Commissioners of Xxxxxx County, Kansas and Xxxxxxxx Creek Casino
Resort, LLC, as amended.
“Pre-Opening
Services” has the meaning ascribed thereto in
Exhibit E.
“Pre-Opening Period” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Exhibit E.
“Privilege Fee” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Lottery Facility Management Contract.
“Project Accounts” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.8(a).
“Project Budget” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Exhibit B.
“Project Employee Policies” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 4.2.
“Prohibited Activities” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Exhibit C.
“Proposed Budget” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 6.1(b).
“Proposed Operating Plan” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 6.1(b).
“Revenue Exclusions” means, collectively, any and all (i) gratuities to employees of the
Casino paid directly by the player or included as a service charge; (ii) amounts paid to or
revenues generated by third parties in connection with catering inside or outside the Gaming
Facility (including rental of equipment or other personal property); (iii) sales taxes, excise
taxes, gross receipts taxes, admission taxes, entertainment taxes, tourist taxes, use taxes or
similar impositions collected directly from players, customers, tenants, licensees or
concessionaires or included as part of the sales price of any goods or services and remitted to the
appropriate taxing authorities in the amount collected; (iv) accounts receivable written off as
uncollectible, except to the extent amounts are subsequently collected or are recovered by the sale
of such accounts or otherwise; (v) proceeds of insurance (other than (A) business interruption
insurance proceeds received by the Enterprise after deducting therefrom all expenses incurred in
the adjustment or collection thereof and (B) any insurance proceeds received by the Enterprise to
reimburse it for any Costs of Operations actually incurred); (vi) proceeds of awards received in
condemnation (other than compensation received by the Enterprise for loss of business to the extent
attributable to the period in question after deducting therefrom all expenses incurred in obtaining
such compensation); (vii) proceeds of the sale or disposition of the Casino or any portion thereof
or any capital assets or any loan proceeds, including proceeds of any loans to the Enterprise or
refinancing of the Casino or any portion thereof and any capital contributions made to the
Enterprise; (viii) amounts reimbursed by the Enterprise to Manager or otherwise advanced and
deposited into the General Operating Account or other bank accounts used for the operation of the
Casino; (ix) interest earned on any amounts deposited into any such bank accounts; any security
deposits or similar deposits (except as applied or forfeited); (x)
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credits or refunds to players, customers, tenants, licensees or concessionaires; (xi) any discounts
to players for goods or services provided; (xii) non-cash and exchanges for services or barter;
(xiii) any gain or loss on the extinguishment of debt or any gain or loss on the sale of an asset
not in the ordinary course of business or other extraordinary items; (xiv) all revenues that would
be classified as non-operating for purposes of GAAP; (xv) revenues of tenants, licensees and
concessionaires from their respective business operations at the Gaming Facility (other than any
portion thereof received by the Enterprise in the form of rents and fees pursuant to their
respective leases, licenses and concession agreements); and (xvi) complimentary services, items,
goods, promotions, credits or discounts provided to any player, any permitted or awarded “free
play” and credits, coupons and vouchers issued for redemption by a player for use at the Casino.
“State” means the State of Kansas.
“Surviving Obligations” means, collectively, (i) the obligation of Manager to pay to the
Enterprise any amounts under this Agreement which accrued prior to the date of the expiration or
earlier termination of this Agreement, (ii) the obligation of the Enterprise to pay to Manager any
amounts under this Agreement (including any Management Fees) which accrued prior to the date of the
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, (iii) Sections 4.1(e)-(f), 7.4, Article 8,
Sections 9.9, 9.10, 9.16 and 9.19 and Article 10, and (iv) any other obligations set forth herein
that expressly survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
“Terminating Party” has the meaning ascribed thereto Section 7.1(a).
“Termination Report” has the meaning ascribed thereto Section 6.4(b).
“Total Investment in Gaming Facility” means, as of the date of determination, the total amount
expended in the development and construction of the Gaming Facility, including but not limited to:
(i) | all hard and soft costs of construction, design, development, maintenance, renovation, and expansion of the Gaming Facility; | ||
(ii) | the Privilege Fee; | ||
(iii) | the cost of land acquired by the Enterprise; | ||
(iv) | the cost of acquiring furniture, fixtures, and equipment attached to or used within the Gaming Facility (including gaming equipment and all operating systems); | ||
(v) | on-site and off-site infrastructure improvements (including public and private roadways and utilities); | ||
(vi) | professional fees (including construction, design, and legal professionals and other consultants); | ||
(vii) | all expenses, charges or fees billed or charged to Enterprise by the Kansas Lottery, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission or any local governmental entity in conjunction with or incurred for endorsement or any other required approvals; | ||
(viii) | pre-opening costs and working capital; | ||
(ix) | interest reserves, interest payments, upfront or commitment fees and similar charges accrued or paid to any Lender prior to the Opening Date; and |
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(x) | broker’s fees (including, without limitation, those fees payable to Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc.). |
Total Investment in Gaming Facility shall not include (i) the cost of improvements paid for by
insurance proceeds as described in clause (v) of the definition of “Revenue Exclusions” in Section
1.1 hereof and (ii) maintenance capital expenditures made pursuant to the then-current Approved
Budget (but shall include all other capital expenditures). Total Investment in Gaming Facility
shall be reduced by (i) condemnation proceeds as described in clause (vi) of the definition of
“Revenue Exclusions” in Section 1.1 hereof and (ii) proceeds of asset sales as described in clause
(vii) of the definition of “Revenue Exclusions” in Section 1.1 hereof.
“Total Revenues” means all revenues and income (excluding the Revenue Exclusions and any
non-cash items) received by the Enterprise from the operation of the Casino in accordance with
GAAP, including without limitation:
(i) | the payment of 73% of Lottery Gaming Facility Revenues to the Enterprise by the Kansas Lottery pursuant to Paragraph 26 of the Lottery Facility Management Contract (for the avoidance of doubt, Lottery Gaming Facility Revenues are payable to the Kansas Lottery and shall not be included in this definition of “Total Revenues”); | ||
(ii) | retail sale of food, beverages, and merchandise by the Enterprise; and | ||
(iii) | rental or fees paid by the tenants, licensees and concessionaires (if any) at the Gaming Facility. |
“Tribe” means the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, a federally recognized Indian tribe.
“Yield-on-Cost” shall mean, as of the date of determination, an amount equal to the trailing
twelve months of EBITDAM, divided by the Total Investment in Gaming Facility, each as of such date;
provided, however, if a Major Capital Project was completed during any such trailing twelve-month
period, EBITDAM for purposes of this definition shall be calculated based on annualizing actual
EBITDAM achieved from and after the completion date of such Major Capital Project until the
applicable date of such determination (with adjustments for seasonality based on historic
performance of the Casino).
1.2 Other Interpretive Provisions.
(a) The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of
the terms defined.
(b) The words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the
phrase “without limitation.”
(c) Unless the context requires otherwise, (i) any definition of or reference to any
agreement, instrument or other document shall be construed as referring to such agreement,
instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified,
subject to applicable Legal Requirements, if any, (ii) any reference herein to any Person shall be
construed to include such Person’s successors, personal representatives, heirs and permitted
assigns, (iii) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import when used
in this Agreement (including in the
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Exhibits hereto), shall be construed to refer this Agreement in its entirety and not to any
particular provision thereof, (iv) all references in this Agreement to Articles, Sections, Exhibits
and Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules
to, this Agreement in which such references appear, and (v) any reference to any law shall include
all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing or interpreting such law
and any reference to any law or regulation shall, unless otherwise specified, refer to such law or
regulation as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time.
(d) All recitals above and all Exhibits referenced herein are incorporated herein by this
reference.
(e) No provisions of this Agreement shall be construed against or interpreted to the
disadvantage of any party hereto by any court or other governmental or judicial authority by reason
of such party having or being deemed to have structured or drafted such provision.
ARTICLE 2
Gaming Facility Site Selection; Construction
Gaming Facility Site Selection; Construction
2.1 Gaming Facility Site Selection. The Gaming Facility shall be constructed on a portion of
the land described in Exhibit A.
2.2 Development Services. Manager and the Enterprise agree that Manager shall provide certain
development services as set forth in the terms and conditions of
Exhibit B attached hereto.
2.3 Furnishings and Equipment. Manager shall select and procure vendors, in consultation with
the Enterprise, for purchase by the Enterprise of Furnishings and Equipment required to operate the
Casino in conformity with the Operating Standard and the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
subject to compliance with the Project Budget (as defined in the
attached Exhibit B) and obtaining
the Enterprise’s approval with respect to the identity of each vendor, the details of the
Furnishings and Equipment (e.g., kind, specs, quantity etc.) and the terms and conditions
(including price) of the acquisition by lease or sale for those items (by category) of Furnishings
and Equipment.
2.4 Advances for Costs of Construction. Nothing herein contained shall obligate or permit
Manager to arrange for a Lender to advance any costs of the construction of the Gaming Facility, or
make advances directly to the Enterprise, for payment of any item not included in or in an amount
in excess of the Project Budget.
2.5 Title to Facility; Other Assets.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Lottery Facility Management Contract, the Gaming
Facility, the Furnishings and Equipment, and all related improvements and assets shall be the sole
and exclusive property of the Enterprise.
(b) During the term of this Agreement, the Casino shall at all times be known as, operated,
and promoted under a name selected by the Enterprise (the “Casino Name”). The Enterprise may change
and/or modify the Casino Name from time to time and/or may designate one or more other trade names,
trademarks, logos, distinctive names, service marks, certification marks, logo designs, insignia or
other words or symbols (collectively, “Casino Marks”) to be used in connection with the Casino
and/or goods or services offered by and/or on behalf of the Casino. The Enterprise shall have the
sole and exclusive ownership of any and all right, title, and interest in and to the Casino Name,
the Casino Marks, and any derivatives, modifications, or alterations thereof (collectively, the
“Enterprise Marks”),
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and any and all rights related thereto. At the Enterprise’s expense, the Manager shall take such
action as the Enterprise may reasonably request to effect, perfect, or confirm the Enterprise’s
ownership of, and any other rights in, the Enterprise Marks. Any and all goodwill associated with
the use of the Enterprise Marks shall inure solely to the benefit of the Enterprise. The Manager
agrees that, upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, all goodwill in the Enterprise
Marks that may be held by the Manager hereby is assigned to the Enterprise, without the need for
any further action by any person, and the Manager agrees to reasonably cooperate with the
Enterprise to effectuate the foregoing assignment.
(c) The Enterprise shall own any and all other intellectual property of any kind (including
but not limited to any and all tangible works of expression, inventions, game and systems licenses
and software, Player Lists and related information, developed game concepts, systems or other
gaming or administrative improvement rights,) conceived, made, used, developed, generated,
provided, and/or prepared by or on behalf of the Enterprise in connection with and/or associated
with the Casino (“Enterprise-Provided IP”) and shall own any and all intellectual property developed, generated, or
prepared by Manager (1) for use specifically at the Casino in connection with its operation,
management, advertisement, marketing, and/or promotion and not for use by Manager in its ordinary
and customary business operations, or (2) at the direction of
the Enterprise,or (3) in connection
with the performance of its duties under this Agreement (“Manager-Provided IP”) (collectively,
Enterprise-Provided IP and Manager-Provided IP are “Enterprise Intellectual Property”). At the
Enterprise’s expense, the Manager shall take such action as the Enterprise may reasonably request
to effect, perfect, or confirm the Enterprise’s ownership of, and any other rights in, the
Enterprise Intellectual Property. To the extent Manager uses any intellectual property at the
Casino in connection with its operation, management, advertisement, marketing, and/or promotion
that is or was (1) owned by it prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement, or (2) developed,
generated, or prepared by it after the Effective Date of this Agreement that is not Manger-Provided
IP, excluding casino game concepts and equipment that are not Enterprise Intellectual Property, but
developed by Manager for separate lease or license to third parties (the “Manager-Owned IP”),
Manager hereby grants to Enterprise a perpetual, nonexclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free license to
use the Manager-Owned IP in connection with the operation, management, advertisement, marketing and
promotion of the Casino; the Enterprise may assign and/or sublicense its rights in the
Manager-Owned IP to any successor, affiliate, and/or subsidiary; provided, however, such license
shall not extend to any table games which may constitute Manager-Owned IP as defined herein (it
being understood that the usage of such Manager-Owned IP shall be subject to the terms of a license
agreement approved by the Enterprise and the Manager, if and when such usage is approved by the
Enterprise).
(d) The Manager shall have no right, title or interest in or to any Enterprise Xxxx,
Enterprise Intellectual Property, and/or other trademark, service xxxx, or other intellectual
property of the Enterprise, other than such limited rights as may be necessary or desirable for
performance of the Manager’s duties under this Agreement. Manager’s use of the Enterprise Marks
and the Enterprise Intellectual Property shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, including but not limited to Sections 2.3 and 3. Manager shall not use the name of the
Enterprise without the prior approval of the Enterprise (other than as part of any Permitted
Disclosures).
(e) Any use by Manager of the Kansas Lottery’s trademarks, trade names and service marks shall
be subject to and in strict accordance with the applicable provisions of the Lottery Facility
Management Contract.
(f) Manager shall do and execute all and such further lawful and reasonable acts, conveyances
and assurances for the better and more effective carrying out of the intents and purposes of this
Section 2.5, as the Enterprise shall reasonably require from time to time
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ARTICLE 3 Authority and Duty of Manager
3.1 Appointment and Operating Standard.
(a) Manager shall be deemed to be an independent contractor to the Enterprise for purposes of
providing the services described in Section 2.2 hereof and the
attached Exhibit B referenced
therein (the “Development Services”) and Manager shall not be the agent of the Enterprise and shall
not have authority to act on behalf of the Enterprise except and only to the extent specifically so
provided for in this Agreement.
(b) Subject to Section 3.1(a) above, the Enterprise hereby appoints the Manager as agent for
and on account of the Enterprise during the term of this Agreement for purposes of providing the
services and fulfilling the obligations required of Manager under this Agreement, subject to the
terms and conditions hereof. Manager accepts such appointment as the manager of the Casino for the
term of this Agreement on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and agrees to
manage the Casino, providing such services as are set forth herein and such additional services as
may be customarily provided by operators of other first-class gaming facilities.
(c) In connection with such appointment, the Manager is hereby granted the necessary power and
authority to act in order to fulfill all of its responsibilities under this Agreement, subject to
the terms of this Agreement and subject to obtaining the Enterprise’s approval as and when required
under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, subject in each case to obtaining the Enterprise’s approval, the Manager shall have, and
the Enterprise does hereby grant to the Manager, the power and authority, as agent for the
Enterprise, to exercise the rights of the Enterprise under and to execute, amend or otherwise
modify any contracts associated with the operation of the Casino, including, without limitation,
purchase orders, equipment and retail leases, and contracts for utilities, maintenance and repair
services, and other services relating to the operation of the Casino; provided, however, Manager
shall not have any such authority with regard to any Contract
Documents (as defined in Exhibit B)
or otherwise in connection with carrying out the Developer Services.
(d) Manager agrees to provide the Development Services and to manage the Casino in accordance
with the “Operating Standard”, which is defined as follows: (i)(A) in a commercially reasonable,
prudent, diligent and professional and workmanlike manner and (B) at least at a level of service,
operation and quality generally considered to be first-class for casinos taking into account the
size, scope and level of capital investment, (ii) in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Agreement and in conformity in all material respects with the then current Approved Budget and
Approved Operating Plan, (iii) in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Control
Agreements, including the Lottery Facility Management Contract and any business plan and other
plans and policies concerning Casino operations as required thereunder subject to Section 6.1(e)
hereof, (iv) in accordance with the requirements of any carrier having insurance on the Casino or
any part thereof, (v) in compliance with all Legal Requirements, including all reporting, security,
systems and other requirements imposed by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, the Kansas
Lottery, or any other governmental agency with jurisdiction over the Casino, and (vi) in a manner
reasonably expected to protect and preserve the assets that comprise the Gaming Facility. Manager
shall act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the property protection and accounting of the
Enterprise’s assets. In its capacity, Manager shall deal at arm’s length with all third parties and
its Affiliates and the Affiliates of the Enterprise. Manager may not enter into agreements with
Affiliates of Manager without the prior written consent of the Enterprise (and, in such event,
Manager shall have advised the Enterprise of the contracting party’s status as an Affiliate of
Manager).
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(e) The duties and authorities of the Manager shall be subject to the Control Agreements.
3.2 Limitations on Power and Authority.
(a) The exercise by the Manager of its power and authority granted pursuant to Section 3.1(b)
as the Enterprise’s agent shall be limited as provided in this Section 3.2 and in the budget
provisions of Article 6.
(b) Notwithstanding its appointment as the Enterprise’s agent pursuant to Section 3.1(b):
(i) The Manager shall have no power or authority to act for or represent the
Enterprise except as specified in this Agreement.
(ii) The Manager shall have no power or
authority to exercise the rights of the Enterprise under or to execute, amend or otherwise modify this Agreement on behalf
of the Enterprise, and the Enterprise shall retain the sole and exclusive such
power and authority with respect to this Agreement.
(iii) Except as stated herein, the Manager shall have no power or authority,
without the prior written approval of the Enterprise in each instance unless the
specific transaction is described in the Approved Budget approved in writing by the
Enterprise, to (A) incur costs which are in excess of the expenditures to be agreed
upon in the Approved Budget, (B) sell, encumber or otherwise dispose of the Casino
or the Enterprise or any part thereof or interest therein, including any
Furnishings and Equipment or other personal property located in the Gaming
Facility, except for inventory sold in the regular course of business and other
items which must be replaced due to age, obsolescence, or wear and tear, subject to
the Approved Budget, or (C) subject to the Approved Budget, purchase any
Furnishings and Equipment or other personal property or services from the Manager
or any Affiliate of the Manager, if such purchase is to be included as a Cost of
Operations, unless such arrangement is specifically approved in writing by the
Enterprise.
(c) Except as specifically authorized in this Article 3, the Manager shall not hold itself out
to any third party as the agent or representative of the Enterprise.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Manager shall have no power or
authority to do any of the prohibited activities as set forth on
Exhibit C, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference
3.3 Overall Responsibilities.
(a) The Manager’s responsibilities shall include, among other things, maintenance and
improvement of the Gaming Facility and management and operation of the Casino, provided that all
such responsibilities shall be carried out in accordance with the Operating Standard. The Manager
shall conduct and direct all business and affairs in connection with the day-to-day operation,
management and maintenance of the Casino, including the establishment of operating days and hours,
it being understood that the Enterprise and the Manager intend that the Gaming Facility will be
open 24 hours daily, seven days a week, in accordance with the Operating Standard.
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(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Manager’s responsibilities and
duties under this Agreement shall include the following:
(i) The Manager shall use reasonable measures for the orderly physical
administration, management, and operation of the Casino;
(ii) The Manager shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code, including the prompt filing of any cash transaction reports and W-2G
reports that may be required by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States;
(iii) The Manager shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions of the
Control Agreements;
(iv) The Manager shall perform those additional responsibilities and duties set
forth on Exhibit D, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
(v) The Manager shall perform those additional Pre-Opening Services set forth on
Exhibit E, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Manager’s obligations with respect to any Control Agreement shall be limited to the extent (a) a
complete and accurate copy of such Control Agreement or, in lieu of such copy, summaries of the
relevant provisions thereof (Manager shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness
of such summaries) have been delivered to Manager sufficiently in advance to allow Manager to
perform such obligations and (b) the provisions thereof and/or compliance with such provisions by
Manager (i) do not require contribution of capital or payments of Manager’s own funds (nothing
herein shall modify or affect any capital contribution or payment obligations of Manager set forth
in the LLC Agreement) and (ii) do not limit or purport to limit any corporate activity or
transaction with respect to Manager or its affiliates or any other activity, transfer, transaction,
property or other matter involving Manager or its affiliates other than at the site of the Casino
or with regard to Casino operations. The Enterprise acknowledges and agrees, without limiting the
foregoing, that any failure of Manager or the Casino to comply with the provisions of any Control
Agreement arising out of (1) written instructions from the Enterprise to operate the Casino in a
manner inconsistent with the Control Agreements and/or (2) the Enterprise’s failure to approve any
matter requested by Manager in Manager’s reasonable good faith business judgment as necessary or
appropriate to achieve compliance with any Control Agreement shall not be deemed a breach by
Manager of its obligations under this Agreement.
3.4 Compliance with Laws.
(a) The Manager shall be responsible for complying with all applicable Legal Requirements,
including the Gaming Laws, in connection with the Casino. The Enterprise agrees to cooperate with
the Manager and aid the Manager in ensuring such compliance. In managing and operating the Casino,
the Manager shall comply with all Legal Requirements and all other agreements affecting the same,
including the Gaming Laws. Subject to the Approved Budget or subject to the approval of the
Enterprise as to an unbudgeted expenditure, Manager shall promptly remedy any violation of any such
laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, compacts or other agreements which comes to its attention and
shall give written notice to the Enterprise in the event that Manager or any Affiliate of Manager
receives any notice issued by the applicable governmental authorities pursuant to the Gaming Laws
which threatens suspension or revocation of the Enterprise’s license or may be reasonably
interpreted to prevent Manager from fulfilling its duties under this Agreement. Manager shall also
promptly give written notice to the Enterprise in the event that Manager or any Affiliate of
Manager receives any notice (written or oral) from any governmental authority relating to any of
the other gaming facilities Manager manages with
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regard to compliance (or lack thereof) with any laws, regulations, orders, compacts, permits,
licenses, rules or contracts or agreements regulating, authorizing or otherwise applicable to
gaming operations (including the ability to conduct such operations).
(b) The Enterprise agrees to cooperate with the Manager and the Manager agrees to take all
appropriate steps and execute all appropriate applications and documents to obtain all licenses,
approvals and permits required in connection with the Casino, including all necessary approvals of
Governmental Authorities of this Agreement and all liquor licenses for the contemplated beverage
operations at the Casino, all in accordance with the Approved Operating Plan.
(c) The Manager shall not commit any act of default under the terms and conditions contained
in any Control Agreement, provided, in the case of a monetary default, that funds are available to
Manager in the Approved Budget, shall not act or omit to act in the performance of its duties and
obligations under this Agreement in a manner giving rise to any liability under any indemnification
provisions set forth therein and shall promptly notify the Enterprise of any such default which
comes to the attention and knowledge of the Enterprise.
3.5 Security. The Manager shall provide for appropriate security for the operation of the
Casino in accordance with the Approved Budget and Approved Operating Plan. Upon agreement of the
Enterprise and the Manager, any security officer may be bonded and insured in an amount
commensurate with his or her enforcement duties and obligations. The cost of any charge for
security and increased public safety services will constitute a Cost of Operations.
3.6 Accounting, Financial Records, and Audits.
(a) The Manager shall maintain full and accurate records and books of account for operations
of gaming activities and related ancillary operations managed by the Manager. Such records shall be
maintained at the Gaming Facility and shall be made available for immediate inspection and
verification at all times. In addition, Manager shall not, at any time, prevent or hinder the
Enterprise’s access to all gaming machines and related systems and system-produced gaming machine
financial reports for any applicable period (Manager shall, in addition, provide such reports
promptly upon request of the Enterprise). The books and records and all other records relating to
or reflecting the operation of the Casino shall at all times be the property of the Enterprise.
(b) Upon any termination of this Agreement, all of such books and records forthwith shall be
turned over to the Enterprise so as to insure the orderly continuance of the operation of the
Casino. The Enterprise shall be responsible for filing with the IRS all required year-end income
tax returns, and Manager shall cooperate with and provide information requested by the Enterprise’s
accountants in regard to the preparation by such accountants and filing by the Enterprise of such
tax returns and any other income or other tax returns required by any governmental authority. This
Section 3.6(b) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
(c) During the Pre-Opening Period, the Manager shall establish (subject to the Enterprise’s
approval) and maintain satisfactory accounting systems and procedures that shall, at a minimum:
(i) include an adequate system of internal accounting controls;
(ii) permit the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP;
(iii) be susceptible to audit;
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(iv) permit the calculation of the Management Fees; and
(v) provide for the allocation of operating expenses or overhead expenses among the
Enterprise, the Manager and any other user of shared facilities or services.
The system of internal accounting controls will require the maintenance of records that, in
reasonable detail: (w) accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the
assets of the Casino; (x) provide reasonable assurance that gaming transactions are recorded as
necessary to permit preparation of Casino financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and
receipts and expenditures of the Casino are being made only in accordance with authorizations of
Casino management; (y) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or untimely detection of
unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Casino’s assets that could have a material
effect on the Casino’s financial statements; and (z) provide reasonable assurance of continued
compliance with the terms and conditions of all Control Agreements. Supporting records and the
agreed upon accounting system shall be sufficiently detailed to permit the calculation and payment
of the Management Fees and to permit the performance of any fee or contribution computations
required under the Lottery Facility Management Contract and applicable laws or regulations.
Manager shall promptly correct any weaknesses in internal controls or errors in recordkeeping upon
discovery.
(d) All Lottery Gaming Facility Revenues, Total Revenues and other income and revenue of every
kind resulting from the operation of the Casino will be calculated by the Manager for purposes of
distribution daily and distribution monthly, as the case may be, in accordance with Section 6.3 and
copies of such calculations shall be promptly supplied to the Enterprise as required by Section
6.2.
(e) All records shall be maintained so as to permit the preparation of financial statements in
accordance with GAAP. The Manager shall furnish to the Enterprise monthly financial reports in
accordance with Section 6.2. Such reports shall provide reasonable detail as requested by the
Enterprise with respect to revenues and expenses of each profit center of the Casino. The Manager
shall make, or cause to be made, any reports or presentations to the Enterprise as are requested,
including any reports as may be required by the Lender or any Governmental Authorities. In
connection therewith, Manager shall provide, or cause to be provided, to the Enterprise, upon
request, copies of (i) bank statements, bank deposit slips and bank reconciliations, (ii) detailed
cash receipts and disbursement records, (iii) detailed trial balance (if available), (iv) paid
invoices, (v) summaries of adjusting journal entries, (vi) supporting documentation for payroll,
payroll taxes and employee benefits, and (vii) all other financial reports and/or information
reasonably requested by the Enterprise.
3.7.
Cash Monitoring. The Manager will promulgate (subject to the Enterprise’s approval), and
all parties and their respective employees, agents, and representatives will obey, operational
policies with respect to the handling of cash, security systems, and access to cash cage, counting
rooms, and other places where cash is kept and handled. Manager shall not, at any time, prevent or
hinder the Enterprise in monitoring and investigating systems for cash management implemented by
the Manager and to verify daily Lottery Gaming Facility Revenues and all other revenues and income
of any kind and nature of the Casino.
3.8
Bank Accounts, Reserve Funds and Permitted Investments.
(a) During the Pre-Opening Period, the Enterprise shall create two accounts (one, the “General
Operating Account” and the other, the “Lottery Facility Account”) at a commercial bank that is
organized under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof, and is a member of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In addition, the Enterprise shall be responsible to
create any
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other bank accounts required under the Lottery Facility Management Contract. Manager shall deposit,
or cause to be deposited, daily all Lottery Facility Gaming Revenue into the Lottery Facility
Account and all other income and revenue of every kind resulting from the operation of the Casino
into the General Operating Account. The Manager, with the approval of the Enterprise, shall also
establish other segregated bank accounts for use in connection with the operation of the Casino
(collectively, the “Project Accounts”), each of which must indicate the custodial nature of the
accounts. The Enterprise shall have the right to control the General Operating Account, Lottery
Facility Account and Project Accounts and to authorize deposits and withdrawals of any size, with
regard thereto. The signatures of authorized representatives of the Manager shall be the only
signatures required to make withdrawals (by check or otherwise) from the General Operating Account
or any Project Account for single withdrawals of less than $500,000, provided that the monies
withdrawn by the Manager are to be used only in accordance with the Approved Budget and only for
the purposes set forth herein. If the amount of any single withdrawal exceeds $500,000 (excluding
amounts to be applied to payouts and prizes, transfers to any designated payroll accounts, taxes,
cash for day-to-day operational purposes, or Management Fees), then the signature of the
Enterprise’s designated representative will also be required.
(b) Unless instructed otherwise by the Enterprise, Manager agrees that subject to the terms of
Sections 6.3(b) and 7.4(a), the Manager shall make, or cause to be made, timely transfers from the
General Operating Account to the Project Accounts of all funds needed to pay (i) Costs of
Operations; (ii) payments required pursuant to the Lottery Facility Management Contract (other than
the Lottery Facility Gaming Revenues which are to be deposited and distributed from the Lottery
Facility Account); and (iii) disbursements required pursuant to Section 6.3.
(c) Surplus funds deposited in the General Operating Account and the Project Accounts may be
invested by the Enterprise in a money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company
Act of 1940 that invests exclusively in (A) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally
guaranteed by the United States Government or issued by an agency thereof and backed by the full
faith and credit of the United States, or (B) commercial paper having, at the time of acquisition,
a rating of A-1 or P-1 or better from either Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Xxxxx’x Investors
Service, Inc., respectively, or otherwise as the Enterprise may determine.
3.9 Intentionally Omitted.
3.10 Fire and Safety Services. The Manager shall be responsible for obtaining adequate
coverage for fire and safety services and may, in its discretion, have such services provided on a
contractual basis by the local fire and police departments, provided the costs of such services are
in accordance with the Approved Budget and Approved Operating Plan.
3.11 Timely Payment of Costs of Operations. The Manager shall be responsible for paying, or
causing to be paid, all Costs of Operations on behalf of the Enterprise from the General Operating
Account or the Project Accounts, pursuant to procedures approved by Manager, so as to avoid any
late-payment penalties (except those incurred as a result of good faith payment disputes) to the
extent funds of the Casino are available in accordance with the Approved Budget; provided, however,
that payment of all such Costs of Operations shall be solely the legal responsibility of the
Enterprise, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.12 Acquisition of Gaming and Other Equipment. Subject to the provisions of Sections 2.3 and
3.21 hereof, all acquisitions of Furnishings and Equipment for the Casino, either prior to or after
the public opening of the Gaming Facility shall be purchased by the Manager as agent for the
Enterprise in accordance with the Approved Budget and Approved Operating Plan, on behalf of the
Casino on a cash on delivery basis, unless otherwise agreed by the Enterprise.
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3.13 Hours of Operation. The Manager shall be responsible for the establishment of operating
days and hours in accordance with the Approved Operating Plan. It is intended that the Gaming
Facility shall be operated seven days per week and twenty-four hours per day, subject to any
restrictions in the Legal Requirements.
3.14 Access to Operations. Manager shall not take any action to block or hinder immediate
access by the Enterprise’s designated representative to (i) the gaming operation, including gaming
machine and table software, for inspection and generation of reports on payouts and operations,
(ii) reports of all gaming machine and gaming table software’s compliance with the Gaming Laws, and
(iii) all books and records relating to the gaming operation.
3.15 Increased Public Safety Services. Increased actual costs of law enforcement and police
protection services required as a result of gaming activities in the Gaming Facility shall be paid
as Costs of Operations in accordance with the Approved Budget.
3.16 Advertising. Subject to obtaining the Enterprise’s approval, the Manager shall contract
for and place advertising in accordance with the Approved Budget and Approved Operating Plan.
Advertising costs will be included in the operating budgets prepared in accordance with Article 6.
Manager shall prepare advertising plans and promotional material, and place advertising as
appropriate in compliance with applicable laws, as contemplated in the Approved Operating Plan and
subject to the Approved Budget.
3.17 Certain Meetings. To facilitate oversight of the activities conducted pursuant to this
Agreement and to maintain communication generally between the individuals who will be involved in
supervising those activities, the Enterprise or its designated representative and the Manager’s
principal individuals will meet at least quarterly to review operations of the Gaming Facility and
any current issues pertaining thereto.
3.18 Maintenance. The Manager will cause the Gaming Facility to be repaired and maintained and
operated in a clean, good and orderly condition, including interior and exterior cleaning, painting
and decorating, plumbing, carpentry, grounds and landscaping maintenance, snow and ice removal and
such other maintenance and repair work as may be desirable. Repairs and maintenance will be paid
in accordance with the Approved Budget as Costs of Operations. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained in this Section, Manager shall not perform the foregoing services with respect
to any repairs or improvements to the Gaming Facility, unless (a) the expenditure thereunder is
provided for in the Approved Budget, or (b) such repair or improvement is otherwise agreed to in
writing by the Enterprise. In addition, notwithstanding the Approved Budget, the Enterprise may,
from time to time, make such alterations, additions or improvements (including structural changes)
to the Casino and cause Furnishings and Equipment to be changed, upgraded, replaced or added, as
the Enterprise deems to be desirable and all as Costs of the Operations, and Manager shall
cooperate with the Enterprise in such regard.
3.19 Term.
(a) Except as provided for in Section 3.19(b), this Agreement shall become effective on the
Effective Date and will terminate fifteen (15) years after the Commencement Date (as defined in the
Lottery Facility Management Contract), unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, it being the intent of the parties to make this Agreement coterminous with the
Lottery Facility Management Contract. If, at the time of the expiration of the initial fifteen (15)
year term, the Lottery Facility Management Contract has been successfully renewed between the
Kansas Lottery and the Enterprise on the same terms and conditions applying during the initial term
thereof and no requirement
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of additional payment of fees or investment in infrastructure, the Enterprise shall negotiate in
good faith a renewal of this Agreement, subject to the conditions that such renewal shall be (i)
for a term equal to that of the renewal term (excluding any unexercised options to renew
thereunder) of the Lottery Facility Management Contract, and (ii) upon the same terms and
conditions as set forth herein.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 3.19(a), this Agreement shall terminate: (i) on the date the
Lottery Facility Management Contract expires or terminates for any reason; (ii) if, prior to the
fourth anniversary of the Opening Date of the Casino, Manager is terminated as manager upon a sale
of the Casino or the Enterprise, provided that in such case Manager shall be paid an amount equal
to the Management Fees paid to Manager during the trailing twelve month period (trailing the date
of such termination) multiplied by the difference between four and the number of years between the
Opening Date of the Casino and the date of such sale; (iii) if Manager is terminated as manager
upon a sale of the Casino or the Enterprise on or after the fourth anniversary of the Opening Date
of the Casino, in which case Manager shall not be entitled to any further payments; or (iv) as set
forth in Article 7 herein.
3.20 Representatives. To the extent any authorization, consent or other approval of the
Enterprise is required under this Agreement and the Enterprise shall have provided to the Manager a
resolution naming any individual or individuals authorized to represent the Enterprise for purposes
of any such authorization, consent or other approval, the Manager, absent actual knowledge that
such individual or individuals are not so authorized, shall be entitled to rely on all decisions,
authorizations, consents, and approvals provided by such individual or individuals so named until
such time as the Enterprise shall deliver to the Manager an additional resolution revoking or
otherwise modifying such authority. To the extent any authorization, consent or other approval of
Manager is required under this Agreement and Manager shall have provided to the Enterprise a
resolution naming any individual or individuals authorized to represent Manager for purposes of any
such authorization, consent or other approval, the Enterprise, absent actual knowledge that such
individual or individuals are not so authorized, shall be entitled to rely on all decisions,
authorizations, consents, and approvals provided by such individual or individuals so named until
such time as Manager shall deliver to the Enterprise an additional resolution revoking or otherwise
modifying such authority.
3.21 Service Contracts; Purchase Orders. Manager shall cooperate with and assist the
Enterprise in the negotiation of service contracts and leases for Furnishings and Equipment
reasonably necessary or desirable in connection with the operation of the Casino in the usual
course of business, pursuant to the Approved Budget and Approved Operating Plan. Unless approved by
the Enterprise, all such contracts shall contain an obligation on the part of the vendor to
indemnify the Enterprise to a customary and reasonable degree and require the vendor to obtain
insurance coverages as required by any Control Agreements and as otherwise necessary to protect the
Enterprise to the extent customary for similar contracts. In the case of any service contract for
labor or materials, the nonpayment of which could give rise to lien rights on the part of the
contracting party against the Casino, then prior to and as a condition of any payment, Manager
shall use reasonable efforts to obtain appropriate lien waivers at the time of execution and shall
obtain appropriate lien waivers from the contracting party conditioned upon receipt of the
specified payment and thereafter upon completion of the contract work, a full, unconditional lien
waiver from the contracting party. Manager shall supervise and, utilizing the funds available or
made available for this purpose pursuant to terms hereof and in accordance with the Approved Budget
and Approved Operating Plan, purchase, or arrange for the purchase of, all Furnishings and
Equipment which in the normal course of business are necessary and proper to maintain the Casino in
accordance with the Operating Standard, provided, however, that Manager may not purchase or arrange
for the purchase of Furnishings and Equipment, without obtaining the Enterprise’s approval with
respect to the identity of each vendor, the details of the Furnishings and Equipment (e.g., kind,
specs, quantity etc.) and the terms and conditions (including price) of the acquisition by lease or
sale for those items (by category) of Furnishings and Equipment.
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3.22 Taxes; Mortgages. Manager shall, if and when requested by the Enterprise to do so, (i)
obtain and verify bills for real estate and personal property taxes, improvement assessments and
other like charges which are or may become liens against the Casino or the Enterprise, and pay such
items in accordance with the Approved Budget in time to avoid penalty for late payment and (ii)
make payments on account of any applicable provision of any Control Agreement to the extent the
amounts of such projected expenditures are included in the Approved Budget. Manager’s
responsibility for the foregoing shall be limited to funds authorized in the Approved Budget and
available in the General Operating Account.
ARTICLE 4
Personnel Matters
Personnel Matters
4.1 Employees.
(a) All employees involved with operation of the Casino throughout the Gaming Facility subject
to management by the Manager under this Agreement shall be employees of the Enterprise (excluding
the employees of tenants, licensees and concessionaires and similarly situated third parties and
any employees of Manager or its Affiliates). The Manager shall be responsible, and shall be
required, to (i) solicit, recruit and identify candidates and make recommendations to the
Enterprise as to the hiring, training, promoting, supervising and firing of all employees and (ii)
train employees in Core Positions, in each case as may be required to maintain the standard of
quality of management and operation at the level consistent with the Operating Standard, in
accordance with Employment Laws, Project Employee Policies, the staffing plan approved by the
Executive Director pursuant to the Lottery Facility Management Contract and the Approved Budget and
Approved Operating Plan; provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing, the employment,
advancement and termination of employees in any of the Core Positions shall be subject to the
approval of the Enterprise, and in addition, the Enterprise shall have the sole authority to
terminate any such employees, subject to the following caveats: (i) the Enterprise shall not hire
any person to initially fill the Core Positions of the General Manager or the Chief Financial
Officer unless Manager has not recommended any candidates acceptable to the Enterprise by the date
which is eight months prior to the scheduled Opening Date and (ii) the Enterprise shall not hire
any person to replace any person in the Core Positions of the General Manager or the Chief
Financial Officer unless Manager has not recommended any candidates acceptable to the Enterprise
within forty-five (45) days of the date on which the need for any such replacement first becomes
known to Manager. Prior to making a recommendation as to the hiring of any employees in any of the
Core Positions, Manager shall deliver to the Enterprise the candidate’s resume and any other
information reasonably requested by the Enterprise, including background check information, and
shall provide the Enterprise with an opportunity to interview such person, if requested by the
Enterprise. With regard to any requests for approvals concerning employees, the Enterprise shall
use reasonable efforts to respond promptly.
(b) Manager shall prepare the staffing plan and budget for employee compensation, for the
approval of the Enterprise and, upon approval, submit the same to the Executive Director for
approval pursuant to the terms of the Lottery Facility Management Contract (unless the Enterprise
notifies Manager that the Enterprise will handle a submission to the Executive Director).
(c) Manager shall develop a policy and procedure in conjunction with the Enterprise, to
implement an executive development program for employees who are members of the Enterprise whereby
members will be prepared through training and education to assume key management positions within
the gaming and ancillary operations of the Casino.
(d) All salaries, wages, employee insurance, worker compensation premiums,
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employment taxes, government exactions of any kind related to employment, benefits, and overhead
related to the hiring, supervising, and discharge of employees, will be Costs of Operations, in
accordance with and subject to the Approved Budget and Approved Operating Plan.
(e) Manager shall promptly reimburse the Enterprise for any damages or losses resulting from
any theft or misappropriation, fraud, felony and other similar acts committed by Manager or an
Affiliate of Manager or any of their respective employees and, upon learning of any such act by an
such employee, Manager shall immediately terminate, or cause to be terminated, the employment of
such employee. Upon learning any theft or misappropriation, fraud, felony and other similar act
committed by any employees of the Enterprise at the Casino, Manager shall immediately terminate, or
cause to be terminated, the employment of such employee.
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, (i) Manager shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Enterprise for any and all claims, demands, obligations or
liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that may arise against the Enterprise from or as
a result of actions, inactions or decisions made by Manager in connection with any personnel
matters, and (ii) the Enterprise shall indemnify and hold harmless Manager for any and all claims,
demands, obligations or liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that may arise against
Manager from or as a result of actions, inactions, or decisions made by the Enterprise in
connection with any personnel matters.
(g) Only the Enterprise (and not the Manager) shall have the right to enter into a collective
bargaining agreement (including any amendments thereto or modifications thereof) or deal with any
labor unions with respect to the employees at the Casino. The Manager shall not have any authority
to negotiate on behalf of the Enterprise with any labor organization or union with regard to such
employees.
4.2 Project Employee Policies. The Manager shall prepare a draft of personnel policies and
procedures (the “Project Employee Policies”), including a job classification system with salary
levels and scales and job descriptions (including duties), in accordance with all applicable
Employment Laws and Gaming Laws, any staffing plan approved by the Executive Director under the
Lottery Facility Management Contract and the Operating Standard, which policies and procedures
shall be subject to approval by the Enterprise. The Project Employee Policies shall include a
grievance procedure in order to establish fair and uniform standards for the Casino employees,
which will include procedures for the resolution of disputes between the Casino and Project
employees. The Manager shall be responsible for administering the Project Employee Policies.
Manager will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
creed, color, sex, age, or national origin nor violate any applicable law, regulation or local
ordinance governing employer obligations.
4.3 Employee Background Checks. Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that a background
investigation is conducted in compliance with all Legal Requirements including Employment Laws, to
the extent applicable, on each applicant for employment as soon as reasonably practicable. No
individual whose prior activities, criminal record, if any, or reputation, habits and associations
are known to pose a threat to the public interest, the effective regulation of gaming activities,
or to the gaming licenses of the Manager or the Casino, or to create or enhance the dangers of
unsuitable, unfair, or illegal practices and methods and activities in the conduct of Casino gaming
activities, shall knowingly be recommended for employment by Manager or be employed by the
Enterprise. The background investigation procedures shall be formulated by the Manager so as to
ensure that personnel meet all applicable regulatory requirements imposed by the Kansas Lottery
Commission or the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission and to satisfy all Gaming Laws; such
background investigation procedures shall be subject to the review and approval of the Enterprise.
Any cost associated with obtaining such background investigations shall constitute a Cost of
Operations subject to the Approved Budget.
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ARTICLE 5
Insurance
Insurance
5.1 Duty to Maintain. The Enterprise (or the Manager, acting as agent for the Enterprise, at
the Enterprise’s sole discretion), shall obtain and maintain, in accordance with and subject to the
Approved Budget, insurance coverages in forms and amounts consistent with comparable facilities
that will adequately protect the Enterprise and the Manager, but in no case less than the amounts
set forth in this Article, or as required by any Lender requirements, Legal Requirements or Control
Agreements, including the following coverages:
(a) Workers’ Compensation. Adequate workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with all
applicable laws, including employer’s liability insurance, in amounts consistent with comparable
facilities.
(b) Commercial General Liability. Commercial general liability insurance covering operations
of the Casino, including blanket contractual liability coverage, broad form property liability
coverage, and personal injury coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 per person/$3,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and $1,000,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence for property
damage.
(c) Automobile. Comprehensive automobile liability insurance covering operations of the
Casino, including all owned, hired and non-owned automobiles, trucks, buses, trailers, motorcycles
or other equipment licensed for highway use with limits and coverage consistent with comparable
facilities.
(d) Property Insurance. Replacement value all-risk casualty and extended hazard insurance in
coverage amounts consistent with comparable facilities that shall insure the Gaming Facility and
any fixtures, improvements and contents located therein against loss or damage by fire, theft and
vandalism.
(e) Fidelity Bond. Fidelity bonds on Casino employees in amounts consistent with comparable
facilities.
(f) Unemployment Insurance. Unemployment compensation/disability insurance with respect to
the Casino employees in amounts consistent with comparable facilities.
5.2 The Manager to be Additional Insured. Insurance policies referred to in Sections 5.1(b)
and (c) shall name the Manager as an additional insured.
5.3 Manager Insurance. Manager shall obtain and maintain all insurance coverages consistent
with insurance maintained by managers, for their own account, of facilities of comparable size and
scope and such other insurance reasonably required by the Enterprise. The cost of such insurance
shall be borne by Manager and shall not be included as a Cost of Operations or otherwise
reimbursable by the Enterprise. The Enterprise shall be named as an additional insured on such
policies.
5.4 Evidence of Insurance. From time to time as reasonably requested by the Enterprise, the
Manager shall supply to the Enterprise and any necessary Governmental Authorities copies of the
insurance policies required by this Article applicable to the Casino.
5.5 Insurance Proceeds. The Enterprise shall have sole discretion to determine how to apply
any insurance proceeds received with respect to the Casino, subject only to the terms and
conditions of
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the Control Agreements; provided, however, that if there is any insurance recovery for a claim
related to the operation of the Casino for which either the Enterprise or the Manager has
previously paid from its own separate funds, then, to the extent of amounts paid by either of such
parties, the insurance proceeds will be paid over to them and the balance shall be retained by the
Enterprise.
ARTICLE 6
Budgets, Operating Plans, Compensation and Reimbursement
Budgets, Operating Plans, Compensation and Reimbursement
6.1 Projections and Budgets.
(a) The Manager shall use its best efforts to project expected revenues and expenses for the
first two (2) years of the Manager’s operation of the Casino.
(b) The Manager shall prepare an initial operating budget and business plan for the first
Fiscal Year of Casino operations under its management pursuant to this Agreement and submit the
same to the Enterprise for approval by the Enterprise at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior
to the anticipated Opening Date. Annual operating budgets and business plans shall be submitted by
the Manager to the Enterprise thereafter by no later than thirty (30) days prior to the
commencement of the next Fiscal Year. The proposed initial operating budget and plan and each
subsequent proposed annual operating budget and plan (the “Proposed Budget” and the “Proposed
Operating Plan” respectively) shall be subject to approval or disapproval in the Enterprise’s sole
discretion. The Proposed Budget and Proposed Operating Plan shall (i) set forth an estimated
projection of all income and expenses for the ensuing Fiscal Year, projected revenue and
miscellaneous income, and (ii) be prepared based on the best then current information available to
Manager and although not intended to be a guarantee thereof, shall constitute Manager’s best
efforts to accurately project levels of revenue and expenditures. The Proposed Operating Plan shall
include Manager’s detailed plan of operation for the Casino, including but not limited to marketing
and advertising, game mix (including denominations and theoretical hold percentages), promotional
items, hours of operation for all food and beverage venues, special events (including gaming
tournaments and concerts), and surveillance and security. Manager shall review the Proposed Budget
and Proposed Operating Plan with the Enterprise. The Enterprise may approve or disapprove of any
item on the Proposed Budget and any item on or aspect of the Proposed Operating Plan. Upon
approval by the Enterprise, the Proposed Budget, as and to the extent revised during the review
process, shall become the budget for the next full or partial Fiscal Year, as the case may be
(together with the maintenance capital expenditure budget approved by the Enterprise under Section
6.1(d) below for the same period, collectively, the “Approved Budget”). Upon approval by the
Enterprise, the Proposed Operating Plan, as and to the extent revised during the review process,
shall become the business plan for the next full or partial Fiscal Year, as the case may be (the
“"Approved Operating Plan”). The Proposed Budget, as well as the Approved Budget, shall provide for
reserves if and to the extent required under any of the Control Agreements or otherwise directed by
the Enterprise. The Enterprise and the Manager recognize that adjustments may be proposed by
Manager and, if approved by the Enterprise, made, to previously Approved Budget and Approved
Operating Plan from time to time during any Fiscal Year, to reflect the impact of unforeseen
circumstances, financial constraints, or other events. The Manager agrees to promptly inform the
Enterprise regarding any items of revenue or expense that are reasonably anticipated to cause a
material change in the Cost of Operations or the performance of the Casino not in keeping with the
Approved Budget or the Approved Operating Plan. The Manager shall operate the Casino and make
expenditures in connection therewith in accordance with the Approved Budget and Approved Operating
Plan. In the event the Enterprise does not approve the Proposed Budget before commencement of the
Fiscal Year, the Approved Budget for the prior Fiscal Year shall be deemed to be in effect for that
Fiscal Year until such time as the Enterprise approves the Proposed Budget. Similarly, in the event
the Enterprise does not approve the Proposed Operating Plan before commencement of the Fiscal Year,
the Approved Operating Plan for the prior Fiscal Year shall be deemed to be in effect for that
Fiscal Year until such time
as the Enterprise approves the Proposed Operating Plan.
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(c) Manager shall monitor the Approved Budget and Approved Operating Plan throughout the
Fiscal Year and shall meet (on-site or by telephone) not less than one (1) time per calendar month
with the Enterprise for purposes of reviewing Casino operations and to make any revisions to the
Approved Budget and/or Approved Operating Plan as may be required by the Enterprise to maintain or
improve profits and margins as originally budgeted and projected. In addition, upon the request of
either party, from time to time, the other party shall meet (on-site or by telephone) with the
requesting party to review and discuss the status of the Approved Budget and Approved Operating
Plan as compared to the actual income and expenses of the Casino. To the extent necessary, Manager
shall prepare and deliver to the Enterprise revised projections of the income and expenses for the
Casino for the balance of the then current Fiscal Year and, to the extent approved by the
Enterprise, such revised projections shall become part of the Approved Budget and Approved
Operating Plan.
(d) At the same time that Manager prepares and submits any Proposed Budget to the Enterprise,
Manager shall prepare and submit an annual summary of the estimated replacement and maintenance
capital expenditures for the ensuing Fiscal Year and two Fiscal Years thereafter to the Enterprise
for approval. The proposed capital expenditure budgets shall (i) include estimates of (x)
expenditures for Furnishings and Equipment, (y) expenditures for capital equipment not included in
Furnishings and Equipment, and (z) expenditures for renovations, alterations, and rebuilding of the
Casino, and (ii) be subject to approval by the Enterprise. Manager shall review said maintenance
capital expenditure budgets with the Enterprise. For budgeting purposes, Manager shall obtain bids
for items contemplated in the replacement and capital expenditures estimated for the first Fiscal
Year of said budget, to the best of Manager’s ability; however, any expenditures reflected in said
budget shall not be made by Manager without the approval of the Enterprise (except to the extent
any particular expenditure is also contemplated and expressly included in the Approved Budget). The
Enterprise may approve or disapprove of any item on such proposed budget. The Enterprise and the
Manager recognize that mutually agreeable adjustments may be made to previously approved
maintenance capital expenditure budgets from time to time during any Fiscal Year to reflect the
impact of unforeseen circumstances, financial constraints, or other events. The Manager agrees to
promptly inform the Enterprise and obtain the Enterprise’s approval regarding any projects or
expenditures that are reasonably anticipated to cause a material change in the Cost of Operations
not in keeping with the maintenance capital expenditure budget previously approved by the
Enterprise. The Manager shall make maintenance capital expenditures in accordance with such
approved maintenance capital expenditure budget.
(e) Manager shall prepare and submit to the Enterprise for approval any business plan,
including policies for comping and a marketing plan, floor plan, surveillance plan, security plan
and any other plans required by the Kansas Lottery, all of which shall comply with the terms of the
Lottery Facility Management Contract and be consistent with the Approved Budget and Approved
Operating Plan. Manager agrees that all communications with Kansas Lottery or any other
Governmental Authorities responsible for the implementation or administration of any Gaming Laws
concerning the condition of the Casino, the details of development, construction, operations,
submission of any business plan required under the Lottery Facility Management Contract and the
renewal or modification of any Gaming License shall be subject to the prior approval and direction
of the Enterprise; provided, however, the Manager and the Enterprise shall work together to develop
a written protocol acceptable to the Enterprise pursuant to which certain ordinary-course
communications between Manager and such Governmental Authorities may be permitted and a written
protocol acceptable to the Enterprise for the handling, through the Enterprise, of all other
communications with Governmental Authorities.
6.2 Monthly Statements. The Manager shall be responsible for preparation of monthly financial
statements and shall furnish to the Enterprise’s designated representative financial statements
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identifying, for each day for which such reports are normally available, the Lottery Gaming
Facility Revenues and all other revenues and income of any kind or nature attributable to operation
of the Casino on such day. Within twenty one (21) days after the end of each calendar month, the
Manager shall provide verifiable financial statements in accordance with GAAP to the Enterprise
covering the preceding month’s operation of the Casino, including operating statements, balance
sheets, income statements and statements reflecting the amounts computed to be distributed in
accordance with Section 6.3. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such monthly
financial statements shall also include (i) a profit and loss statement comparing actual results to
both budget and the previous year’s actual results (if available), for both the current month and
Fiscal Year to date, (ii) a summary of operating expenses and net operating income, (iii) an
accounting of all inflows and expenditures relating to any reserves, (iv) a comparison of capital
expenditures to the then current capital budget, (v) working capital requests (if any), and (vi) a
narrative to include an executive summary and discussion of any variances from the Approved Budget
with respect to such month or year to date, together with such additional information as the
Enterprise may require from time to time.
6.3 Distribution of Revenues.
(a) Following the Opening Date and continuing thereafter for the remainder of the term of this
Agreement, Manager (and not the Enterprise) shall be responsible to distribute all Lottery Gaming
Facility Revenues daily from the Lottery Facility Account to the Executive Director as provided by
applicable regulation and in accordance with Paragraphs 23 and 24 of the Lottery Facility
Management Contract (time being of the essence).
(b) Following the Opening Date and continuing thereafter for the remainder of the term of this
Agreement, all amounts on deposit in the General Operating Account, net of amounts for the Costs of
Operations in accordance with the Approved Budget, shall be disbursed on a monthly basis as set
forth below, paid on or about the twentieth (20th) day of each calendar month for the
preceding month. Such amounts shall be disbursed from the General Operating Account in the
following order of priority (subject to adjustment as determined by the Enterprise):
(i) | Current (and past due, if any) principal, interest and any other payments due on any obligations to repay funding provided by the Lender in connection the Facility Loan, any other loan to the Enterprise and/or equipping of the Gaming Facility; | ||
(ii) | Management Fees due the Manager under Section 6.3(c) below and payment due Och-Ziff under Section 6.3(c) below (provided that if the distribution under this subsection in any month is insufficient to fund such payment in full, the unpaid amount shall be deferred and paid under subsection (iii) below); | ||
(iii) | Payment of amounts previously payable under subsection (ii) above, but payment of which was previously deferred (including, with respect to any deferred Management Fees and payments due to Och-Ziff under Section 6.3, interest accrued thereon at the Applicable Rate from the date on which such Management Fees and payments otherwise would have been due and payable); | ||
(iv) | Any monthly capital replacement or other reserve contributions which have been created with the written approval of the Enterprise; and | ||
(v) | All remaining of such amounts deposited in the General Operating Account shall be disbursed to the Enterprise at the same time the Management Fees are paid to the Manager and the payments to Och-Ziff, subject to the terms of any Control Agreement. |
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(c) For so long as this Agreement shall remain in effect during the term hereof and as
provided for in this Agreement:
(i) As compensation for the Manager’s management services hereunder (such
compensation being herein referred to as “Management Fees”), for each twelve (12)
month period following the Opening Date (each a “Measurement Period,” with a new
such Measurement Period commencing on each anniversary of the Opening Date), the
Manager shall be entitled to management compensation equal to (x) eight percent
(8%) of EBITDAM for such Measurement Period minus (y) the fee payable to Och-Ziff
in Section 6.3(c)(iii) below.
(ii) For each month during any Measurement Period, the Enterprise shall pay to the
Manager an amount, to be applied against the Management Fees for such Measurement
Period, equal to eight percent (8%) of EBITDAM for such month, less the fee payable
to Och-Ziff in Section 6.3(c)(iii).
(iii) For each month during any Measurement Period, the Enterprise shall pay to
Och-Ziff an amount, to be applied against its fees hereunder for such Measurement
Period, equal to 15% of the Management Fees for such month.
(iv) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 6.3(b)(ii) above, Manager
or Och-Ziff, at their respective election, may demand payment from the Enterprise
of any amount deferred for more than sixty (60) days under Section 6.3(b)(ii)
above, together with interest accrued thereon at the Applicable Rate from the date
on which such Management Fees and payments otherwise would have been due and
payable (as contemplated in Section 6.3(b)(iii)). Failure of the Enterprise to make
any such payment to the Manager within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of
such written demand from the Manager shall constitute a Material Breach by the
Enterprise.
(d) The Manager, on behalf of the Casino, is responsible for making the disbursements from the
General Operating Account, as contemplated by this Section 6.3, to the appropriate parties.
(e) The Manager shall, upon request from the Enterprise from time to time, agree in writing to
subordinate its rights under this Agreement, including the priority of any disbursement to be made
to the Manager or any Affiliate of the Manager pursuant to this Section, to the lien of any Lender
and any lender or holder of any security interest in the Casino, furniture, fixtures and equipment,
accounts and/or other assets of the Enterprise; provided, however, that Manager shall not be
obligated to waive or forbear from receiving, on a current basis and as and when due under this
Agreement, any and all fees due to it under this Agreement.
6.4 Annual Audit; Termination Audit.
(a) For each Fiscal Year, the Enterprise shall be responsible for causing an audit to be
conducted by an independent certified public accountant from a nationally recognized accounting
firm with more than five (5) years of experience in audits of gaming resort operations selected and
approved by the Enterprise and reasonably acceptable to the Manager, and shall use reasonable
efforts to cause such accounting firm shall issue, on or before seventy five (75) days after the
end of such Fiscal Year, a report
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(an “Annual Report”) with financial statements in accordance with GAAP with respect to the
operations of the Casino during such Fiscal Year (or portion thereof in the case of the first
Fiscal Year), including operating statements, balance sheets, income statements and statements
reflecting the amounts computed to be distributed in accordance with Section 6.3, such Annual
Report to be approved at an annual meeting to be held at a location mutually agreed upon by the
Enterprise and the Manager.
(b) Following termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, such accounting firm
shall conduct an audit, and on or before ninety (90) days after the termination date shall issue a
report (a “Termination Report”) setting forth the same information as is required in the annual
report, in each case with respect to the portion of the Fiscal Year ending on the termination date.
(c) If any such Annual Report or Termination Report reveals that the amounts paid to the
Enterprise, the Manager or Och-Ziff in accordance with Section 6.3 above or otherwise for the
relevant period are different from the amount that should have been paid to such party based upon
the provisions of this Agreement, then to the extent either party received an overpayment, such
party shall pay the amount of such overpayment to the other party within twenty-five (25) days
after the receipt by the parties of such report, and to the extent either party was underpaid, such
party shall receive a payment from the other party of the amount of such underpayment within ten
(10) days after the receipt by the parties of such report.
6.5 Collection of Revenues. All Total Revenues and any other income and revenue of every kind
resulting from the operation of the Casino shall be received and held in trust by Manager for the
benefit of the Enterprise and upon such receipt, Manager shall daily deposit the Lottery Gaming
Facility Revenues in the Lottery Facility Account and all other such income and revenue into the
General Operating Account. Manager shall use diligent efforts to collect and account to the
Enterprise for all revenues and other charges which may become due the Enterprise at any time from
occupants or others for sales or services provided in connection with or for the use of the Casino
or any portion thereof. In addition, Manager shall collect and account to the Enterprise for any
income from miscellaneous services provided to occupants or the public, including restaurant
income, parking income, occupant storage and coin-operated machines of all types.
6.6 Manager’s Cost Not to be Reimbursed. Except to the extent that such costs and expenses are
approved in writing for payment by the Enterprise, the following expenses or costs incurred by or
on behalf of Manager in connection with the management of the Casino shall be borne solely by
Manager and shall not be reimbursed by the Enterprise (without intending to expand hereby any
category of the reimbursable costs):
(a) Costs of salary and wages, bonuses, payroll taxes, insurance, worker’s compensation and
other benefits of the employees of Manager and any of its Affiliates, including all executive level
employees of Manager; it being agreed that Manager shall at all times have in its employ sufficient
personnel in order for Manager to perform the duties and services required of it hereunder and that
the normal consulting services of the corporate officers and employees of Manager and its
Affiliates with regard to operations, gaming operations, food and beverage, sales and marketing,
finance and administration and real estate, shall be rendered from time to time in connection with
the Casino at Manager’s sole cost and expense;
(b) General accounting and reporting services which are within the reasonable scope of
Manager’s responsibility to the Enterprise;
(c) Overhead, administrative and general expenses of Manager;
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(d) Cost of comprehensive crime insurance or fidelity bonds purchased by Manager for its own
account and the costs of the insurance described in Section 5.3 hereof;
(e) All costs and expenses incurred in connection with training employees in Core Positions;
it being agreed that such training shall take place at the Gaming Facility and Manager shall be
responsible for all its own costs and expenses relating thereto including any costs and expenses
for travel, food, and lodging; and
(f) Any other costs and expenses incurred by the Manager or its Affiliate not set forth in the
Approved Budget.
ARTICLE 7
Termination/Material Breach
Termination/Material Breach
7.1 Termination for Material Breach.
(a) Either the Enterprise or the Manager (the “Terminating Party”) may terminate this
Agreement if the other commits or allows to be committed a Material Breach or a Material Breach
with respect to the other occurs.
(b) Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, termination is not an exclusive remedy for
claims of a Material Breach, and the parties shall be entitled to other rights and remedies as may
be available pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or under applicable law.
(c) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Material Breach” by or with respect to Manager is any
of the following circumstances:
(i) failure of Manager to perform any obligation under this Agreement in any material respect
for reasons not excused under Section 9.5 hereof (Force Majeure), and failure to cure such breach
within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice from the Enterprise identifying
the nature of the breach in specific detail and its intention to terminate this Agreement;
provided, however, that if the nature of such breach (but specifically excluding breaches curable
by the payment of money) is such that it is not possible to cure such breach within thirty (30)
days, such thirty-day period shall be extended for so long as Manager shall be using diligent
efforts to effect a cure thereof, but such period shall not be so extended for more than an
additional sixty (60) days (i.e., ninety (90) days in the aggregate);
(ii) (A) the commission of theft or misappropriation, fraud, felony, and other similar acts
(each a “Theft”) if such Theft is detrimental to the Casino and such Theft was committed by
Manager, its Affiliates, or any of their respective employees, agents, officers or directors and
if, (x) after learning of such Theft, Manager does not promptly remove such employee from
employment in connection with the operations of the Casino and reimburse the Enterprise for any
damages or losses caused by the Theft in accordance with Section 4.1(e) hereof, or (y) there have
been at least three prior unrelated incidents of Theft by any of Manager, its Affiliates, or any
employees, agents, officers or directors of Manager or its Affiliates (or group of such employees
acting in concert) and involving $1,000 or more (in each instance), to occur during the same
calendar year; or
(B) the commission of a Theft if such Theft is detrimental to the Casino and such Theft was
committed by an employee of the Casino at the vice president level or above
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and if, (y) after learning of such Theft, Manager does not promptly cause to be
terminated such employee from employment in connection with the operations of the Casino
or (z) there have been at least four prior unrelated incidents of Theft, each by a
different person (or group of people acting in concert) and involving $1,000 or more (in
each instance), to occur during the same calendar year.
(iii) the commission of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Manager or any
Affiliate of Manager or their respective officers, directors or employees in connection
with the Manager’s performance of this Agreement (including any breach of this
Agreement) or which otherwise results in damages or losses to the Enterprise;
(iv) if Manager loses its Gaming License, commits an act that causes the Enterprise to
lose (through revocation, suspension or other similar means) or be threatened with the
loss of its
Gaming License or the termination of the Lottery Facility Management Contract, or is
determined to be an “unsuitable party” for purposes of either party’s Gaming License or
is subject to any other determination or direction by any governmental authority by
which the Enterprises continuation of Manager as the manager of the Casino under this
Agreement would put the Enterprise’s Gaming License or the Lottery Facility Management
Contract at risk of revocation, suspension, termination or similar material adverse
effect, or if Manager’s Gaming License is suspended;
(v) any representation or warranty made by the Manager pursuant to Section 9.9 proves to
be false or erroneous in any material respect when made;
(vi) Manager’s failure to fund any “Capital Contribution” up to its noticed “Capital
Commitment” in response to a “Call Notice”, as such terms are defined in the LLC
Agreement;
(vii) the Casino’s failure to achieve the Minimum Yield-on-Cost commencing upon the
second anniversary of the Opening Date, in which case Manager shall be entitled to
receive a termination fee as described below.
a. | “Minimum Yield-on-Cost” shall mean a 15% Yield-on-Cost (the “First Hurdle”) and, commencing upon the fourth anniversary of the Opening Date, shall also mean a 25% Yield-on-Cost (the “Second Hurdle”). Where Manager does not satisfy the Second Hurdle in any given year but generates a Yield-on-Cost of greater than 20%, Manager can only be terminated where it does not satisfy the Second Hurdle the following year as well. | ||
b. | Upon termination under this provision, if such termination was due to failure to achieve the First Hurdle and occurs prior to the fourth anniversary of the opening of the Casino, Manager shall be entitled to a termination fee equal to the management fees paid to Manager during the trailing twelve month period (trailing the date of such termination), and if such termination was due to failure to achieve the Second Hurdle, Manager shall be entitled to a termination fee equal to the management fees paid to Manager during the trailing twelve month period multiplied by the following: |
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Years Since Opening Date
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4
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3x | |
5
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2x | |
6
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1x | |
Thereafter
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(viii) Manager or any Affiliate of Manager develops, constructs, operates, manages, owns,
controls or has a financial interest of any kind (directly or indirectly) in a casino or other
gaming operation of any kind which is both within the States of Kansas or Oklahoma and within 150
miles of the Casino (Manager shall provide the Enterprise with written notice of any such
occurrence within ten (10) days of any such occurrence).Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following shall not be considered a Material
Breach hereunder: (i) any development, construction, operation, management,
consultation and financing activity of Manager involving the Tribe with respect to
the casino currently located in Xxxxxxx, Oklahoma and (ii) any development,
construction, operation, management, consultation and financing activity of Manager
involving the Tribe with respect to a casino to be located in Chandler, Oklahoma.
(d) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Material Breach” by or with respect to the Enterprise
is any of the following circumstances:
(i) failure of the Enterprise to perform any obligation under this Agreement in any material
respect for reasons not excused under Section 9.5 hereof (Force Majeure) and failure to cure such
breach within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of written notice from the Manager
identifying the nature of the breach in specific detail and its intention to terminate this
Agreement; provided, however, that if the nature of such breach (but specifically excluding
breaches curable by the payment of money) is such that it is not possible to cure such breach
within thirty (30) days, such thirty-day period shall be extended for so long as the Enterprise
shall be using diligent efforts to effect a cure thereof, but such period shall not be so extended
for more than an additional sixty (60) days (i.e., ninety (90) days in the aggregate); or
(ii) any representation or warranty made by the Enterprise pursuant to Section 9.10 proves to
be false or erroneous in any material respect when made.
(e) Any final notice of termination hereunder shall be in writing detailing the reason the
Terminating Party considers the Material Breach not to be cured and must be delivered to the other
party before such termination becomes effective.
7.2 Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon the mutual written
consent and approval of the Enterprise and the Manager.
7.3 Involuntary Termination Due to Changes in Law.
(a) Subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, the Enterprise and the Manager
agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct gaming activities in accordance with this
Agreement and to ensure that such activities and this Agreement conform to and comply with all
Legal Regulations.
(b) In the event of any change in state or federal law that results in a final determination
by a Designated Court that this Agreement is unlawful, the Enterprise and the Manager
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shall each use good-faith commercially reasonable efforts to amend this Agreement in a mutually
satisfactory manner which will comply with the change in applicable laws and not materially change
the rights, duties and obligations of the parties hereunder. In the event such amendment can not be
legally effected following exhaustion of all such good-faith commercially reasonable efforts
(including the lapse of all legal proceedings and appeal periods without favorable results),
performance of this Agreement shall be automatically suspended effective upon the date that
performance of this Agreement becomes unlawful by such final determination, and either party shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party.
7.4 Other Rights upon Expiration or Termination; Ownership of Assets and Repayment of
Obligations on Termination.
(a) Following expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement for any reason:
(i) As between the Manager and the Enterprise, the Enterprise will retain full ownership
of the Casino, the Furnishings and Equipment, the Enterprise Intellectual Property, the
Enterprise Marks and its assets and all assets of the Casino (including the Gaming
Facility, all plans and specifications therefor, and any equipment, books and records,
materials or furnishings therein the acquisition of which constituted Costs of
Operations).
(ii) Whether such termination was voluntary or involuntary, the Enterprise shall have
the obligation to pay any unpaid Management Fees to the extent accruing and attributable
to any period prior to the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, which
obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
(iii) The Surviving Obligations shall survive expiration or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
(iv) In the event of the expiration of the term or the termination of this Agreement for
any reason, Manager shall cooperate with the Enterprise in the orderly transition of
management of the Casino, and shall provide the Enterprise or its designee prior to the
expiration or termination with any and all books, records, documents, contracts, and all
other information relating to the Casino, whether such information shall be in
electronic, hard copy or any other form. In addition, Manager Manager shall (i)
immediately cease any and all use of the Enterprise Marks and the Enterprise
Intellectual Property, and (ii), if and as directed by the Enterprise, destroy all
materials bearing the Enterprise Marks and/or incorporating Enterprise Intellectual
Property and/or deliver all materials bearing the Enterprise Marks and/or incorporating
Enterprise Intellectual Property to the Enterprise. In connection therewith, Manager
shall:
(A) promptly account for and deliver to the Enterprise all revenues, charges and
income from the Casino and any other monies of the Enterprise held by Manager and
cooperate with the Enterprise to close bank accounts related to the operation of the
Casino;
(B) deliver to the Enterprise, as and when received, any monies due the Enterprise
and received by Manager after the termination of this Agreement;
(C) deliver to the Enterprise, or to such other persons as the Enterprise may
designate in writing, all materials, records, ledgers, files, books, contracts,
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documents and instruments relating to the Gaming Facility and in the possession
of Manager (including all Player Lists and information, accounting data and
records, rent rolls, payroll records, employment records, originals and copies
of all leases, service contracts and agreements, checkbooks and any other
financial records or instruments), together with any computer software used in
connection with the operation of the Casino and gaming equipment, excluding any
such computer software which is either proprietary or licensed to Manager
(provided, however, that Manager shall reasonably cooperate with the Enterprise,
at no out-of-pocket cost to Manager, in the Enterprise’s efforts to obtain the
right to use any such computer software which is licensed to Manager);
(D) assign to the Enterprise all existing contracts, purchase orders, service
contracts, permits, licenses and other similar instruments relating to the
operation and maintenance of the Casino in the event that such contracts,
purchase orders, service contracts, permits, licenses and instruments are in the
name of Manager (excluding any such contracts, purchase orders, service
contracts, permits, licenses and instruments which shall have been issued in Manager’s name and may not under
law be assignable to the Enterprise, provided, however, in such event Manager
shall reasonably cooperate, at no out-of-pocket cost to Manager, in the
Enterprise’s efforts to obtain replacement contracts, purchase orders, service
contracts, permits, licenses and instruments);
(E) deliver to the Enterprise (i) all keys and lock combinations for all lock
and security devices contained in the Casino, and (ii) a current inventory of
all operating equipment; and
(F) take any and all actions (including the execution of documents or
instruments) necessary or appropriate in the Enterprise’s reasonable judgment to
assist the Enterprise in the orderly termination of management of the Casino by
Manager and the orderly transition of such management to a new manager
designated by the Enterprise.
7.5 Notice of Termination. In the event of a proposed termination pursuant to this Article,
the Enterprise shall provide notice of the termination to the Kansas Lottery or other appropriate
Governmental Authorities within ten (10) days after the termination if and to the extent the
Enterprise reasonably determines that such notice is required under applicable law or the terms of
the Lottery Facility Management Contract.
7.6 Cessation of Gaming at the Gaming Facility.
(a) If, during the term of this Agreement, the level or type of the gaming operations legally
permitted at the Gaming Facility as of the Effective Date cannot be lawfully conducted at the
Gaming Facility by reason of the application of any legislation or court or administrative agency
order or decree adopted or issued by a governmental entity having the authority to do so, such
gaming shall be discontinued as of the effective date of the legislation, order or decree; and the
Enterprise shall, within sixty (60) days after such legislation, order or decree becomes effective,
elect one of the following three options:
(i) Suspend the term of this Agreement until such date on which such gaming at the Gaming
Facility becomes lawful again (during which period the term of the Agreement will be tolled until
such gaming at the Gaming Facility becomes lawful again and can be
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recommenced operationally or the Enterprise and the Manager mutually agree
otherwise, and the period of cessation shall not be deemed to have been part of the
term of this Agreement and the term shall be extended by the length of time of the
cessation); or
(ii) Suspend the term of this Agreement until such date on which such gaming at the Gaming
Facility becomes lawful again (during which period the term of the Agreement will be tolled until
such gaming at the Gaming Facility becomes lawful again and can be recommenced operationally at the
Gaming Facility or the Enterprise and the Manager mutually agree otherwise, and the period of
cessation shall not be deemed to have been part of the term of the Agreement and the term shall be
extended by the length of time of the cessation), and with the prior approval of the Manager (which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), use the Gaming Facility for any other lawful purpose
pursuant to a use agreement containing terms reasonably acceptable to the Manager and the
Enterprise; or
(iii) Terminate this Agreement, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate and of no further
force and effect except with respect to the duties, liabilities and obligations of the parties
which arose or accrued prior to termination.
The Enterprise shall give Manager written notice of the Enterprise’s election within such sixty-day
period. If the Enterprise elects, in the sole and absolute discretion, to suspend the term of this
Agreement under this Section 7.6 (a)(i) or (ii) above, the Enterprise shall have the right (but not
the obligation) to reinstate this Agreement within sixty (60) days after the date on which gaming
becomes lawful. The Enterprise may exercise such right by giving Manager written notice of such
reinstatement within said 60-day period after the date on which gaming becomes lawful.
(b) If, during the term of this Agreement, the Gaming Facility or any portion thereof is
damaged by casualty or other occurrence or taken by eminent domain or similar proceedings to the
extent, as reasonably determined by the Enterprise, that the level or type of the gaming operations
conducted at the Gaming Facility as of the Effective Date cannot be conducted at the Gaming
Facility, the Enterprise shall elect one of the following two options:
(i) suspend the term of this Agreement pending repair, restoration or
reconstruction of the Gaming Facility (during which period the term of the
Agreement will be tolled until such gaming can again be conducted at the Gaming
Facility or the Enterprise and the Manager mutually agree otherwise, and the period
of cessation shall not be deemed to have been part of the term of the Agreement and
the term shall be extended by the length of time of the cessation), and arrange for
such repair, restoration or reconstruction; or
(ii) terminate this Agreement, such termination to be effective on the sixtieth
(60th) day after written notice of termination shall have been delivered
to Manager, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate and of no further force and
effect except with respect to the duties, liabilities and obligations of the
parties which arose or accrued prior to termination.
The Enterprise shall give Manager written notice of the Enterprise election under subsection within
sixty (60) days after such casualty or occurrence. The Enterprise alone has the authority to
submit, adjust and settle, on behalf of the Enterprise, all insurance claims associated with the
casualty or occurrence and conduct and settle or otherwise resolve any condemnation proceedings;
provided, however, that the Manager shall cooperate with the Enterprise’s efforts in such regard
and assist in the preparation of any submissions.
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(c) Subject to making any payment required under Section 3.19(b)(ii) hereof, the Enterprise
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon the sale or conveyance of the Casino (or the
Enterprise’s interest therein by lease or otherwise) or the Enterprise to any third party,
whereupon this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect except with respect
to the duties, liabilities and obligations of the parties which arose or accrued prior to
termination.
(d) If the Lottery Facility Management Contract expires or terminates for any reason, this
Agreement shall terminate automatically and be of no further force and effect except with respect
to the duties, liabilities and obligations of the parties which arose or accrued prior to
termination, unless such termination of the Lottery Facility Management Contract arose out of or
resulted from a Material Breach by Manager or a Material Breach willfully made by the Enterprise in
bad faith primarily for the purpose of allowing the Enterprise to cause the termination of this
Agreement under this Section 7.6(d) in the absence of any other grounds for termination pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement (in which event Section 7.1(b) hereof shall apply).
(e) If for any reason either the Enterprise, Manager or the Casino, as applicable, fails to
obtain or loses its Gaming License(s) or any other governmental or quasi-governmental permits,
licenses, approvals or certificates under any applicable Legal Requirements required to operate the
Casino, the Enterprise and Manager, each, shall have the right to terminate this Agreement
upon written notice to the other, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate and be of no
further force and effect except with respect to the duties, liabilities and obligations of the
parties which arose or accrued prior to termination, unless such failure or loss arose out of or
resulted from a Material Breach by the Manager or a Material Breach willfully made by the
Enterprise in bad faith primarily for the purpose of allowing the Enterprise to terminate this
Agreement under this Section 7.6(e) in the absence of any other grounds for termination pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement (in which event Section 7.1(b) hereof shall apply).
7.7 Pre-Opening Termination Rights.
(a) At any time prior to the Opening Date in the event the Enterprise elects, in the sole and
absolute discretion, not develop, complete construction of or otherwise open the Casino for gaming
operations for any reason (or no reason), the Enterprise shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement upon written notice to the Manager, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate and be of no
further force and effect except with respect to the duties, liabilities and obligations of the
parties which arose or accrued prior to termination; provided, however, that if the Enterprise
subsequently elects to develop, complete construction of or otherwise open the Casino, then, if the
Manager has an ownership interest in the Enterprise at that time, this Agreement shall be
reinstated by the Manager and the Enterprise (with no modification to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement).
(b) If the Kansas Lottery, the Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission or the Lottery Facility
Review Board states in writing that any application of the Enterprise to operate the Casino will be
rejected or denied or suffer a similar adverse effect so long as Manager or any of its Affiliates
develops, constructs, operates, manages, consults, owns or finances any casino or gaming operation
for the Tribe in the State of Oklahoma, the Enterprise shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement upon written notice to the Manager, whereupon this Agreement shall terminate and be of no
further force and effect except with respect to the duties, liabilities and obligations of the
parties which arose or accrued prior to termination, unless within thirty (30) days following
written notice from the Enterprise of its intent to exercise its termination right under this
Section 7.7(b), Manager agrees, in writing, to divest itself of any interest in such operation (or
cease the applicable activity with regard thereto) to the satisfaction of such Governmental
Authority and, thereafter, so divests (or so cease, as the case may be) such interest within
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ninety (90) days after the expiration of said thirty (30) day period or such earlier deadline (if
any) as may be imposed by such Governmental Authority.
7.8 Cumulative Remedies. All rights or remedies of the Enterprise or the Manager under this
Agreement shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly in any order or concurrently, at such
party’s option, and the exercise or enforcement of any such right or remedy shall neither be a
condition to nor bar to the exercise or enforcement of any other right or remedy.
7.9 PUNITIVE DAMAGES WAIVER. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS AGREEMENT OR
UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, IN ANY ARBITRATION, LAW SUIT, LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING BETWEEN THE PARTIES
ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE CASINO, THE PARTIES UNCONDITIONALLY AND
IRREVOCABLY WAIVE AND DISCLAIM, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW ALL RIGHTS TO
ANY PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR TREBLE DAMAGES, AND ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
IN THIS AGREEMENT, AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS AND REMEDIES AT LAW AND IN EQUITY, WILL BE ADEQUATE IN ALL
CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY CLAIMS THE PARTIES MIGHT HAVE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
ARTICLE 8
Release and Indemnity
Release and Indemnity
8.1 Third-Party Claims. Except as provided for herein, the Enterprise shall not be entitled to
recover from, and expressly releases, the Manager, its agents, directors, officers, employees and
Affiliates, and the Manager shall not be entitled to recover from, and expressly releases, the
Enterprise and its respective agents, directors, officers, employees and Affiliates, from or for
any third-party damages, claims, causes of action, losses and expenses of whatever kind or nature,
including attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in defending such claims, in connection with the
lawful operation of the Casino in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and such claims,
damages, losses or expenses shall be considered Costs of Operations, depending on the circumstances
and nature of the claim, payable from the Project Account(s) with the approval of the Enterprise.
8.2 Indemnity from the Manager. Notwithstanding Section 8.1, the Manager shall upon request
indemnify and hold the Enterprise and its respective agents, directors, officers, employees and
Affiliates harmless against any and all damages, claims, losses or expenses of whatever kind or
nature, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in defending such claims,
resulting from the gross negligence or willful or criminal misconduct of the Manager or any
Affiliate of Manager or their respective officers, directors or employees in connection with the
Manager’s performance of this Agreement (including any breach of this Agreement), and no such
damages, losses or expenses shall be paid from the Project Account(s), nor shall such losses or
expenses to the extent paid by Manager in full be considered Costs of Operations.
8.3 Indemnity from the Enterprise. Notwithstanding Section 8.1, the Enterprise shall upon
request indemnify and hold the Manager, its agents, directors, officers, employees and Affiliates
harmless against any and all damages, claims, losses or expenses of whatever kind or nature,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in defending such claims, resulting from
the gross negligence or willful or criminal misconduct of the Enterprise or any Affiliate of the
Enterprise (other than Manager and its Affiliates) or their respective officers or directors in
connection with the Enterprise’s performance of this Agreement (including any breach of this
Agreement) and no such damages, losses or expenses shall be considered Costs of Operations unless
the inclusion of such damages, losses or expenses as Costs of Operations, is reasonably appropriate
under the circumstances and based on the nature of the claim.
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8.4 Indemnity Against Unauthorized Debt and Liabilities. Neither this Agreement nor its
performance (a) creates or implies a partnership between the Manager and the Enterprise, or (b)
authorizes the Enterprise to act as agent for the Manager, or, except to the extent expressly
provided herein, the Manager to act as agent for the Enterprise. The Manager hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold the Enterprise harmless from any third-party claims, actions and liabilities,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, on account of obligations or debts of the Manager or the
Enterprise that the Manager is not authorized to undertake pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. |
ARTICLE 9
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
9.1 Assignment and Subcontractors.
(a) Manager shall not assign this Agreement or delegate its duties hereunder, in whole or in
part, without the express prior written consent of the Enterprise. For purposes of this Agreement,
any change in or any sale, conveyance, transfer or other disposition, whether voluntarily,
involuntarily or otherwise, of the direct or indirect ownership interests in Manager shall be
deemed to be an assignment hereunder; provided, however, the following shall not be deemed an
assignment hereunder: (i) any change in or any sale, conveyance, transfer or other disposition,
whether voluntarily, involuntarily or otherwise, of the ownership interests in Manager Parent or
(ii) the sale,conveyance, transfer or other disposition, whether voluntarily, involuntarily or otherwise, of all
or substantially all the assets of Manager Parent in a single transaction. Manager hereby
represents and warrants that the direct and indirect ownership of Manager as of the date hereof is
shown on Exhibit G, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and is true and complete
in all respects. For purposes of clarification and not limitation, Manager represents, warrants and
covenants that Manager is, as of the Effective Date, wholly owned and controlled, directly or
indirectly, by the Manager Parent.
(b) The Enterprise may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement at any time,
without the consent of Manager; provided however, that the Enterprise shall use reasonable efforts
to notify Manager in writing of any such assignment at least thirty (30) days in advance thereof
and any transfer or assignment of this Agreement by the Enterprise shall include an express
assumption by the transferee or assignee of the Enterprise’s obligations hereunder arising from and
after the date of such assignment and provided further than such transferee or assignee is either
the purchaser, lessee or other transferee of all or substantially all of the Casino or an Affiliate
of the Enterprise (provided, however, nothing herein shall restrict the Enterprise from assigning
this Agreement to any Lender as security or otherwise as contemplated in any of the Control
Agreements). For purposes of this Agreement, any change in or any sale, conveyance, transfer or
other disposition of, whether voluntarily, involuntarily or otherwise, the direct or indirect
ownership interests in the Enterprise or a change in control of the Enterprise shall not be deemed
to be an assignment hereunder.
(c) Any assigning party engaging in a permitted assignment described above shall, and shall
cause its assignee, to execute and deliver to the other party such assignment and assumption
agreements together with evidence of the due authorization, execution, delivery and enforceability
of such assignment documents as may be reasonably requested. Any attempted assignment or
subcontracting without any consent and approval, to the extent such consent and approval is
required hereunder, shall be void. Subject to the preceding requirements, this Agreement shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and
permitted assigns.
9.2 Notices. Any notice, consent or any other communication permitted or required by this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective on the date sent and shall be delivered by
personal
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service, via telecopier with reasonable evidence of transmission, express delivery or by certified
or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and, until written notice of a new
address or addresses is given, shall be addressed as follows:
If to the Enterprise:
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Xxxxxxxx Creek Casino Resort, LLC | |
c/o Kansas Gaming Holdings LLC | ||
c/o Och-Ziff Real Estate | ||
0 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx | ||
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000 | ||
Attention: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | ||
Fax: 000-000-0000 | ||
With a copy to:
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |
Xxxxx Xxxx LLP | ||
0000 Xxxxxx xx xxx Xxxxxxxx | ||
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000 | ||
Fax: 000-000-0000 | ||
With a copy to:
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CVG Kansas Gaming LLC | |
c/o Clairvest Group Inc. | ||
00 Xx. Xxxxx Xxx. X., 00xx Xxxxx | ||
Xxxxxxx, XX | ||
X0X 0X0 | ||
Attention: B. Xxxxxxx Xxxx | ||
Fax: 000-000-0000 | ||
With a copy to:
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |
Xxxxxx Price P.C. | ||
000 Xxxxx XxXxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000 | ||
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000 | ||
Fax: 000-000-0000 | ||
If to the Manager:
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |
Vice President – General Counsel | ||
Lakes Kansas Casino Management, LLC | ||
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx | ||
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 | ||
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000 | ||
With a copy to:
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx, Esq. | |
Xxxx Plant Xxxxx | ||
500 IDS Center | ||
00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx | ||
Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 | ||
Facsimile: (000) 000-0000 |
9.3 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument duly
executed by all of the parties hereto and with any and all necessary regulatory approvals
previously obtained.
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9.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
agreement. This Agreement may be executed and delivered by telecopier or other facsimile or
electronic mail transmission all with the same force and effect as if the same were a fully
executed and delivered original manual counterpart.
9.5 Force Majeure. No party shall be in default in performance due hereunder if such failure
or performance is due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war,
terrorism, fires, floods, or accidents causing damage to or destruction of the Gaming Facility or
property necessary to operate the Casino, or any other causes, contingencies, or circumstances not
subject to its reasonable control which prevent or hinder performance of this Agreement; provided,
however, that the foregoing shall not excuse any obligations of the Enterprise or any other
Affiliate of the Enterprise to make monetary payments to the Manager or any Affiliate of the Manager as and when
required hereunder.
9.6 Time is Material. The parties agree that time is of the essence and the time and schedule
requirements set forth in this Agreement are material terms of this Agreement.
9.7 Further Assurances. The parties hereto agree to do all acts and deliver necessary
documents as shall from time to time be reasonably required to carry out the terms and provisions
of this Agreement.
9.8 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is, by final order of a
Designated Court or Governmental Authority, held to be illegal or void, the validity of the
remaining portions of this Agreement shall be enforced as if this Agreement did not contain such
illegal or void clauses or provisions, and the parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
negotiate an amendment to this Agreement which will comply with the judicial order and maintain the
originally contemplated rights, duties and obligations of the parties hereunder.
9.9 Representations and Warranties of the Manager. The Manager hereby represents and warrants
as follows:
(a) This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Manager and
constitutes a valid and binding obligation, enforceable against the Manager in accordance with its
terms.
(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Manager, the performance by the Manager of
its obligations hereunder and the consummation by the Manager of the transactions contemplated
hereby will not violate any contract or agreement to which the Manager or any Affiliate of Manager
is a party or any law, regulation, rule or ordinance or any order, judgment or decree of any
federal, state, or local court or require any regulatory approval beyond those contemplated herein.
(c) The Manager has the full legal right, power and authority and has taken all action
necessary to enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder, and to consummate all
other transactions contemplated by Agreement.
(d) The Manager has been validly formed and is in good standing as a corporation,
partnership, limited liability company or other lawful entity, as the case may be.
9.10 Representations and Warranties of the Enterprise. The Enterprise hereby represents and
warrants as follows:
(a) This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Enterprise
and constitutes a valid and binding obligation, enforceable against the Enterprise in accordance
with its terms.
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(b) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Enterprise, the performance by the
Enterprise of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by the Enterprise of the transactions
contemplated hereby will not violate any contract or agreement to which the Enterprise or any
Affiliate of the Enterprise is a party or any law, regulation, rule or ordinance or any order,
judgment or decree of any federal, state, or local court or require any regulatory approval beyond
those contemplated herein.
(c) The Enterprise has the full legal right, power and authority and has taken all action
necessary to enter into this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder, and to consummate all
other transactions contemplated by Agreement.
(d) The Enterprise has been validly formed and is in good standing as a corporation,
partnership, limited liability company or other lawful entity, as the case may be.
9.11 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State (without regard to its conflict of laws provisions) and applicable federal laws.
9.12 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all exhibits, represents the entire agreement
between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements relating to management of gaming and
ancillary operations conducted by the Enterprise at the Gaming Facility.
9.13 No Partnership or Joint Venture; Limited Agency. Nothing contained in this Agreement
shall constitute or be construed to be or to create a partnership or joint venture between the
Enterprise, its successors or assigns, and Manager, its successors or assigns. Manager shall act
as an independent contractor with the limited powers of agency expressly authorized by the
Enterprise in this Agreement (which agency shall not be coupled with an interest) and, in
exercising such powers of agency, Manager shall be an agent of the Enterprise solely for the
purpose of performing the applicable management functions for the Enterprise within the scope of
this Agreement. This Agreement does not create in Manager any interest in the Casino, including
any of the Furnishings and Equipment.
9.14 Approvals. Whenever pursuant to this Agreement, the Enterprise exercises any right given
to it to approve or disapprove or to provide or withhold consent or any arrangement or term is to
be satisfactory or acceptable to the Enterprise, all such decisions, directions and determinations
made by the Enterprise shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Enterprise, except as
otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, and shall be final and conclusive.
9.15 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall not confer any rights or remedies on
any Person other than (i) the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns, (ii)
any indemnitee to the extent such indemnitee is expressly granted certain rights of defense and
indemnification in this Agreement and (iii) Och-Ziff. Manager and the Enterprise acknowledge and
agree that Och-Ziff shall have the right to enforce the provisions concerning or impacting the fees
to which it is entitled under Section 6.3(c)(iii) hereof and Manager and the Enterprise shall not
modify or amend, or take any action or omit to take any action, which would have a material adverse
effect on such fees or Och-Ziff’s right to receive such fees.
9.16 Non-disclosure. The parties agree not to divulge to third parties the terms of this
Agreement or any other proprietary or confidential information exchanged between the parties
pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement, unless (i) the information is required to be
disclosed pursuant to judicial order or Legal Requirements, (ii) the information is at the time of
disclosure already in the public
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domain through no fault of such party, or (iii) unless mutually agreed. This prohibition shall not
apply to disclosures by either party to their attorneys, accountants, or other professional
advisers, or disclosure by the Manager or the Enterprise to their respective Affiliates (provided
that the Enterprise and the Manager shall cause their respective Affiliates to comply with the
terms of this Section). In situations where disclosure of the terms of this Agreement to
regulatory, governmental or judicial entities is required by law or regulations, the parties will
make reasonable efforts to secure confidential treatment of the economic terms of this Agreement by
such entities; provided, however, this disclosure restriction shall not prohibit the Manager making
any filings in compliance with federal or state securities laws as it deems legally necessary. The
parties agree to consult with each other and cooperate regarding any press releases regarding this
Agreement and the relationships described herein.
9.17 Non-Recourse.
(a) Manager shall look only to the Enterprise’s estate and interest in the Gaming Facility for
the satisfaction of Manager’s remedies or for the collection of a judgment (or other judicial
process) requiring the payment of money by the Enterprise in the event of any default by the
Enterprise hereunder, and no other property or assets of the Enterprise or its past, present or
future managers, members, partners, officers, directors, shareholders, principals or employees,
disclosed or nondisclosed, shall be subject to levy, execution or other enforcement procedure for
satisfaction of Manager’s remedies under or with respect to this Agreement or have any liability
for any obligation or liabilities of the Enterprise under this Agreement.
(b) The Enterprise shall look only to Manager and its property and assets, including its
rights under this Agreement and its interest in the Enterprise, for the satisfaction of the
Enterprise’s remedies or for the collection of a judgment (or other judicial process) requiring the
payment of money by the Manager in the event of any default by the Manager hereunder, and no
property or assets of Manager Parent or its past, present or future officers, directors,
shareholders, principals or employees, disclosed or nondisclosed, shall be subject to levy,
execution or other enforcement procedure for satisfaction of the Enterprise’s remedies under or
with respect to this Agreement or have any liability for any obligation or liabilities of the
Manager under this Agreement.
9.18 No Recording. This Agreement shall not be recorded in the public records of any
jurisdiction. This Agreement shall not create an interest in real property in favor of Manager and
nothing herein shall create an agency coupled with an interest; Manager expressly waives any such
interests.
9.19 Non-Compete. Manager acknowledges that the Enterprise, among other things, is trying to
and will develop and preserve goodwill and loyalty with the customers, players and employees of the
Casino, which goodwill and loyalty will be associated with, among other things, the Casino. Manager
agrees that at all times neither Manager nor any Affiliate of Manager, nor any Person acting on
behalf of, at the request of, or for the benefit of, Manager or any Affiliate of Manager, shall:
(a) develop, construct, operate, manage, own, control or have a financial interest of any kind
(directly or indirectly) in a casino or other gaming operation of any kind which is both within the
States of Kansas or Oklahoma and within 150 miles of the Casino (Manager shall provide the
Enterprise with written notice of any such occurrence within ten (10) days of any such occurrence).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manager and its Affiliates shall be permitted to engage in: (i) any
development, construction, operation, management, consultation and financing activity of Manager
involving the Tribe with respect to the casino currently located in Xxxxxxx, Oklahoma and (ii) any
development, construction, operation, management, consultation and financing activity of Manager
involving the Tribe with respect to a casino to be located in Chandler, Oklahoma.
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(b) retain, use in any way or disclose any information contained on any Player List, except in
connection with the fulfillment of Manager’s duties and obligations with regard to the Casino in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
(c) hire, employ, or otherwise retain the services of, for compensation or otherwise, any
individual holding, from time to time, any of the Core Positions; or
(d) solicit, for employment or otherwise, any individual employed by the Enterprise or at the
Casino.
The terms of this Section 9.19 shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement;
provided, however, (i) the survival of Sections 9.19(a) and (c) shall be limited to two (2) years
(provided, further, that any claims for breach written notice of which is given to Manager prior to
the expiration of said two (2) year period shall survive the termination of this Agreement
indefinitely) and (ii) the survival of Sections 9.19(d) shall be limited to one (1) year (provided,
further, that any claims for breach written notice of which is given to Manager prior to the
expiration of said one (1) year period shall survive the termination of this Agreement
indefinitely). Manager recognizes the territorial and durational scope of this covenant, but
acknowledges and agrees that it is reasonable and enforceable in view of, among other things, the
narrow range of the activities prohibited. Manager recognizes and agrees that the restraints
contained in this Section 9.19, both separately and in total, are reasonable and enforceable in
view of the Enterprise’s legitimate interests in protecting the Enterprise’s business and business
relationships, including, without limitation, the Enterprise’s customers’ and employees’ goodwill
and loyalty. In the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Section 9.19, the Enterprise
shall be entitled, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies it may have in connection
therewith (including any right to damages that it may suffer), to temporary,
preliminary and permanent injunctive relief restraining such breach or threatened breach. Manager
hereby expressly acknowledges that the harm which might result to the Enterprise’s business as a
result of any noncompliance by Manager with any of the provisions of this Section 9.19 would be
largely irreparable.
9.20 Alterations. The Enterprise may, from time to time, make such changes, additions,
alterations, improvements and modifications to the Gaming Facility, including within the gaming
floor as to the location, configuration and mix of gaming machines and stations, as the Enterprises
determines to be desirable. Manager agrees to cooperate with the Enterprise, without fee, in
connection with any such changes, additions, alterations, improvements and modifications.
ARTICLE 10
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
10.1 Disputes Between the Enterprise and Project Employees. The Manager shall develop an
employee dispute resolution policy for the Enterprise’s approval, and the Manager, as agent of the
Enterprise, shall ensure that the Casino’s general manager shall implement and administer the
employee dispute resolution policy after its adoption, subject to Approved Budget.
10.2 Disputes Between the Enterprise and the Manager. All disputes between the Manager and
the Enterprise with respect to this Agreement or a party’s performance hereunder shall be resolved
by the following dispute resolution process:
(a) The parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to settle the dispute. To this
effect, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their
mutual interests, attempt to reach a mutually satisfactory just and equitable solution.
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(b) If the parties do not reach such a solution within ten (10) days after the initiation of
such consultation and negotiation, then any party to such dispute may, by written notice to the
others, require such dispute to be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration
Association in accordance with the provisions of its Commercial Arbitration Rules in effect at the
time of submission. Notwithstanding any such provision to the contrary, (i) the question whether
such dispute is arbitrable shall be a matter for binding arbitration by the arbitrators, such
question shall not be determined by any court and, in determining any such question, all doubts
shall be resolved in favor of arbitrability, and (ii) all arbitrators shall be selected in
accordance with Section 10.2(c) below. Unless the parties otherwise agree to in writing,
arbitration proceedings shall be held in Kansas City, Kansas.
(c) The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted before a panel of three neutral
arbitrators, all of whom shall be currently licensed attorneys, actively engaged in the practice of
law for at least ten (10) years, one of which shall have at least five (5) years of experience in
the gaming industry. Each party shall designate in a written notice given to the other party,
within ten (10) days after service of the notice of arbitration, an arbitrator satisfying the above
conditions. The arbitrator selected by the claimant and the arbitrator selected by respondent
shall, within ten (10) days of their appointment, select a third neutral arbitrator. In the event
that they are unable to do so, the parties or their attorneys may request the American Arbitration
Association to appoint the third neutral arbitrator. Prior to the commencement of hearings, each of
the arbitrators appointed shall provide an oath or undertaking of impartiality.
(d) Any arbitration award shall be in writing signed by each of the arbitrators, state the
basis for the award, and set forth in reasonable detail its findings of fact and law and the basis
for the determination of the award form and amount.
(e) Except to the extent such enforcement will be inconsistent with a specific provision of
this Agreement, arbitration awards made pursuant to this Article 10 shall be enforceable
in state or federal court under any applicable federal or state law governing the enforcement
of arbitration awards.
(f) Any party to an arbitration shall have the right to seek and obtain a court order from a
Designated Court requiring that the circumstances specified in the order be maintained pending
completion of the arbitration proceedings, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
(g) Judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any Designated Court. Notwithstanding
anything in Article 10 to the contrary, the arbitration requirement in this Agreement does not
limit, restrict or prohibit, and the Manager may commence a civil action in any Designated Court
against the Enterprise, to collect sums of money due to the Manager which sums of money the
Enterprise does not dispute that it owes to the Manager hereunder. Notwithstanding anything in
Article 10 to the contrary, the arbitration requirement in this Agreement does not limit, restrict
or prohibit, and the Enterprise may commence a civil action in any Designated Court against
Manager, to collect sums of money due to the Enterprise which sums of money the Manager does not
dispute that it owes to the Enterprise hereunder. The arbitrators are instructed that they are not
to decide this matter as ex aequo et xxxx; the decision is to be based on the terms of this
Agreement and applicable law. In addition, the arbitrators shall not have the authority to issue an
award that provides interim or final relief to the extent that such relief would not have been
available if the dispute had been submitted for judicial resolution in a Designated Court under
Kansas law. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any provision of the commercial arbitration rules to
the contrary, the arbitrators shall not have the power to award punitive, exemplary or
consequential damages, or any damages excluded by or in excess of any damage limitations expressed
in this Agreement.
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(h) Each party shall bear its own costs in connection with any arbitration pursuant to the
Commercial Arbitration Rules in connection with any arbitration and the parties shall share equally
the fees and costs of all the arbitrators; provided that the arbitrators shall have the right to
award; provided, however, the prevailing party in any arbitration, litigation or other legal
proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be entitled to recover from the
losing party all reasonable fees, costs and expenses for attorneys, experts and other third parties
(including its share of the AAA fees and costs) incurred by the prevailing party in connection with
such arbitration, litigation or other legal proceeding (including any appeals and actions to
enforce any arbitration awards and court judgments). If a party prevails on some, but not all, of
its claims, such party shall be entitled to recover an equitable amount of such fees, costs and
expenses, as determined by the applicable arbitrator(s) or court.
ARTICLE 11
Financing; Estoppel Certificates
Financing; Estoppel Certificates
11.1 Subordination. This Agreement and Manager’s rights and benefits under this Agreement are
and shall be subject and subordinate to all mortgages, deeds of trust and other security
instruments which may now or hereafter affect the Enterprise or the Enterprise’s interest in the
Casino (collectively, “Superior Mortgages”), to each and every advance made or hereafter to be made
under such Superior Mortgages, and to all renewals, modifications, replacements, extensions,
spreaders and consolidations thereof. The Enterprise agrees to request a non-disturbance agreement
in favor of Manager from the holders of the Superior Mortgages; provided, however, the Enterprise
shall not be under any obligation to obtain such an agreement. This Section shall be self-operative
and no further instrument of subordination shall be required. However, upon the Enterprise’s
request, Manager shall execute any documentation concerning such subordination as may be reasonably
requested by any owner or holder of any such Superior Mortgage; provided, however, that Manager shall not be
obligated to waive or forbear from receiving, on a current basis and as and when due under this
Agreement, any and all fees due to it under this Agreement.
11.2 Financing. Manager agrees that it shall make such modifications to this Agreement as may
be requested by the Enterprise in connection with the Enterprise obtaining financing for the
Casino, as long as such amendments to do not materially adversely affect Manager’s rights or impose
material new obligations on Manager, and shall cooperate (without fee) with the Enterprise in its
efforts to obtain such financing.
11.3 Estoppel Certificates. Manager and the Enterprise agree, at any time and from time to
time, upon not less than fifteen (15) days prior written notice by the other or any holder of any
Superior Mortgage or prospective lender, purchaser or other party designated by the Enterprise, to
execute, acknowledge and deliver to each other or such other person or entity a statement in
writing certifying that this Agreement has not been modified and is in full force and effect (or,
if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified and
specifying the modification), stating whether or not to the actual knowledge of the party providing
such certificate there exists any default hereunder and certifying such other matters as reasonably
requested by the requesting party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement as of the above written date.
Lakes Kansas Casino Management, LLC |
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By: | ||||
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx | ||||
Its: | President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
[Signature Page of Lakes Kansas Casino Management, LLC to the Development Services and Management Agreement]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the above
written date.
Xxxxxxxx Creek Casino Resort, LLC |
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By: | Kansas Gaming Partners LLC, its sole member | |||
By: | ||||
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Authorized Person |
[Signature Page of Xxxxxxxx Creek Casino Resort, LLC to the Development Services and Management Agreement]
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit A
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Legal Description | |
Exhibit B
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Development Services | |
Exhibit C
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Prohibited Activities | |
Exhibit D
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Manager Responsibilities and Duties | |
Exhibit E
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Pre-Opening Services | |
Exhibit F
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Additional Core Positions | |
Exhibit G
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Direct and Indirect Ownership of Manager |
EXHIBIT
A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A portion of the property described below, as determined by the Enterprise, which will generally be
located within the northern portion of such property:
THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW/4) OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 30 SOUTH,
RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., XXXXXX COUNTY, KANSAS,
EXCEPT TRACTS CONDEMNED AND DEEDED FOR
TURNPIKE AND EXCEPT TRACT DEEDED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., XXXXXX COUNTY, KANSAS,
EXCEPT TRACTS CONDEMNED AND DEEDED FOR
TURNPIKE AND EXCEPT TRACT DEEDED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
Upon request of the Enterprise, the parties shall amend this Agreement to substitute the foregoing
description with a more particular description of the land comprising the land on which the Casino
is located.
EXHIBIT B
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SECTION 1:
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - ADVISOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - ADVISOR
1.1 GENERAL STATEMENT OF SERVICES
1.1.1 This Exhibit is intended to, and shall, govern all work and services provided by Manager
for the Development Project (defined below), whether initiated or performed prior or subsequent to
the execution of the Agreement. While this Exhibit is intended to set forth certain general
guidelines for such work and services, the parties acknowledge that Manager is an experienced
developer of casino properties similar to the Casino and the parties’ ultimate intent is for
Manager to perform its development services duties consistent with Manager’s best past practices.
To facilitate the efficient completion of the Development Project, the Enterprise shall designate a
representative or representatives authorized to act on the Enterprise’s behalf with respect to the
Development Project (collectively, the “Enterprise’s Representative”) and the procedures required
for Manager to communicate and obtain any approvals and the like from the Enterprise’s
Representatives, including a procedure whereby Manager may obtain approvals of the Enterprise
hereunder by e-mail (approval by e-mail from the Enterprise, pursuant to such procedure, shall
qualify as the written approval of the Enterprise under this Exhibit to the extent the terms of
this Exhibit require a written approval).
1.2.1 As provided in greater detail throughout this Exhibit, Manager has been retained by the
Enterprise to advise and assist the Enterprise in connection with the development, design,
construction and commissioning of the Gaming Facility for use as a Casino and the selection,
acquisition and installation of Furnishings and Equipment (the “Development Project”), including
the following: (1) assist and advise the Enterprise in the development of the Program, the Project
Budget and the Project Schedule (each as defined herein), as well as the delineation of the scope
and nature of work on the Development Project; (2) assist and advise the Enterprise in assessing
and monitoring the pre-construction costs and schedule for the purpose of facilitating the
performance and completion of the Development Project within the time and budgetary limitations
established as provided herein; (3) advise the Enterprise with respect to value-engineering
matters; (4) assist and advise the Enterprise in the selection and acquisition of Furnishings and
Equipment; (5) coordinate bidding procedures, vendor cost estimates and the award of the
contract(s) for all construction-related work, development work, and any other work, as well as for
all purchases of materials, supplies, Furnishings and Equipment and any other item or service, in
any and all cases as needed in connection with the Development Project on behalf of the Enterprise
(the “Construction Contract(s)”, and together with the final schematic design documents, the design
development documents and the construction documents, and all other design documents to be prepared
for the Development Project (the “Design Documents”), the “Contract Documents”); (6) assess and monitor costs
incurred on the Development Project for compliance with the Project Budget; (7) assess and monitor
the construction on the Development Project for compliance with the Design Documents, the Project
Schedule and the Construction Contract(s); (8) administer the construction of the Development
Project in accordance with the terms hereof and the Construction Contract(s); (9) coordinate and
manage the services of the Enterprise’s Contractors; (10) report to the Enterprise; and (11)
perform such additional services as are described herein.
1.3.1 Manager shall not be responsible for the acts and/or omissions of the Enterprise’s
Contractors and/or other persons performing work on the Development Project that are not employed
by or on behalf of Manager. Manager shall have no responsibility pursuant to this Exhibit for
design errors, omissions or inconsistencies committed by Architect or any engineer employed by the
Enterprise to design the Development Project. Nothing contained in herein, however, shall diminish
Manager’s responsibility for any damages incurred by the Enterprise as a consequence of Manager’s
own failure to perform in accordance with this Exhibit.
1.2 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RELATIONSHIP
1.2.1 Pursuant to this Exhibit, Manager agrees to provide those technical services described
herein as well as those services required for the proper completion of, or reasonably contemplated
by, this Exhibit. Manager accepts the relationship of trust and confidence established between it
and the Enterprise by this Exhibit. Manager covenants with the Enterprise to furnish its best skill
and judgment (consistent with the standards of skill, care and
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diligence established by this Exhibit), and to cooperate and coordinate with the services of an
architect recommended by Manager and approved in writing by the Enterprise (“Architect”), and
design professionals, engineers, contractors, vendors and any consultants retained by the
Enterprise in connection with the Development Project (collectively referred to as the
“Enterprise’s Contractors”), and all other persons and entities involved with the Development
Project, in order to further the interests of the Enterprise and accomplish the timely and proper
construction of the Development Project. Manager agrees to assist the Enterprise in the
administration and completion of the Development Project in an expeditious and economical manner in
accordance with the requirements of the Enterprise and as set forth in this Exhibit.
1.2.2 In connection with all services performed by or under the supervision of Manager
pursuant to this Exhibit, Manager shall, consistent with the standards of professional skill, care
and diligence established by this Exhibit, maintain close communication and shall coordinate its
activities with the Enterprise’s Contractors and any other persons or entities performing work on
or involved with the Development Project and all governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the
Development Project, as necessary to facilitate the timely and proper performance and completion of
the Development Project. Manager’s services shall be performed in a manner, sequence and timing so
as to be coordinated with the work of the Enterprise’s Contractors and any other persons or
entities providing work or services in connection with the Development Project.
1.2.3 Manager represents that it and its Affiliates possess experience and knowledge in
projects similar to this Development Project. Accordingly, Manager agrees that the services
provided by Manager pursuant to this Exhibit shall be performed in a manner consistent with those
standards of skill, care and diligence applicable to project/construction managers possessing
comparable experience, expertise and knowledge in similar circumstances. Manager shall be
responsible for the quality, technical accuracy and the coordination of all services provided by
Manager (or any consultants or subcontractors hired by Manager) in connection with this Exhibit.
1.2.4 Manager has no authority to modify the terms of any contract for design or construction
or any other agreement between the Enterprise and Architect or any person or entity providing work
or services for the Development Project. Manager shall not have authority to make decisions with
respect to the Development Project without the Enterprise’s prior written approval if such
decisions involve a change
to the then-current Design Documents, Project Budget or Project Schedule or involve any change in
compensation to any of the Enterprise’s Contractors or other persons or entities providing
services, labor or materials on the Development Project. Such limitations of authority of Manager
shall not be modified or extended without the written consent of the Enterprise.
1.2.5 Manager shall not hire or utilize any third-party consultants or subcontractors
(including the “project consultant” referenced in this Exhibit) to perform any of the services
required of Manager under this Exhibit, unless (and only to the extent that) the Enterprise first
approves in writing the retention or use of such person or entity; moreover, the Enterprise
reserves the right to employ the project consultant directly and to approve all terms and
conditions of the project consultant’s engagement. The approved costs of the project consultant
shall be set forth in the Project Budget. In all such events, Manager shall be responsible for the
acts and omissions of, as well as the quality and timeliness of the services provided by, such
third-party consultant or subcontractor (including the “project consultant” referenced in this
Exhibit, regardless of whether said project consultant is retained by Manager or by the
Enterprise).
1.3 SPECIFIC SERVICES
1.3.1 Pursuant to this Exhibit, Manager agrees to provide the Enterprise with those technical,
professional and other services described herein and otherwise customary to its role as
contemplated herein and with such information, suggestions, evaluations and assessments as are
requested by the Enterprise in connection with the Development Project.
1.3.2 Manager shall meet and consult with the Enterprise, the Enterprise’s Contractors and
such other persons and entities involved with the Development Project as the Enterprise reasonably
may direct, to discuss and evaluate the Development Project and matters relating thereto. Manager
shall keep minutes of any substantive meetings, if Manager is asked prior to the commencement of
such meeting to do so, and furnish them to the Enterprise after completion of the meeting to which
they pertain promptly upon the Enterprise’s demand.
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1.3.3 Promptly following execution of the Agreement, Manager shall prepare or procure and
submit a proposed preliminary Project budget and Project schedule for the Enterprise’s review, and as
the design and cost-estimating work proceeds, Manager shall refine and revise, from time to time
(and, in any event, promptly upon the Enterprise’s request), preliminary Project budget and Project
schedule for the Enterprise’s review. In addition, promptly following execution of the Agreement,
Manager shall meet with the Enterprise, at such times and places as reasonably acceptable to the
Enterprise, to discuss the Enterprise’s goals and desires for the design and construction of the
Development Project, to assist the Enterprise in the further developing and delineating the scope,
size and character of the Development Project, and to identify additional design and construction
requirements for the Development Project. The results of such meetings shall be set forth by
Manager in a detailed, programmatic description of Development Project requirements, which shall be
submitted to the Enterprise for its review and written approval. Once such description is approved
in writing by the Enterprise (the “Program”), Manager’s services shall be consistent with the
requirements of the Program, except and only as it may be modified by the Enterprise. The inclusion
of or failure to include any particular item in the Program shall not relieve Manager of its
obligation to perform its services, consistent with applicable standards of professional skill,
care and diligence established herein, in an manner that produces a fully connected, complete,
operational and functional Development Project.
1.3.4 Based upon the Program, Manager shall assist the Enterprise in the preparation of a
proposed financial plan for the Development Project, with Manager to prepare the initial draft of
such plan for the Enterprise’s review. Such plan shall provide information reasonably necessary to
complete an overall, detailed budget for the Development Project and a preliminary schedule for the
completion of the Development Project. Manager shall revise or procure revisions to the then
current preliminary Project budget and Project schedule accordingly and submit a proposed final
Project budget and Project schedule for the Enterprise’s written approval not later than thirty
(30) days after Architect’s completion of Schematic Design Documents for each of the Design
Packages described in Section 1.3.5 herein. The Project budget and schedule (and all preliminary
versions of the same) shall contain such detail as the Enterprise may request and, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, shall show estimated costs for
design, construction, tests, inspections, approvals and permits, as well as the estimated costs of
Furnishings and Equipment and schedule for all major phases of the development and construction,
including the delivery and installation of the Furnishings and Equipment. As used herein, the
final Project budget and Project schedule as approved in writing by the Enterprise hereunder shall be
referred to as the “Project Budget” and the “Project Schedule”.
1.3.5 Upon Enterprise’s request, Manager shall coordinate the preparation by Architect of all
plans, specifications and drawings for the Development Project and the delivery of the “Design
Packages” (include the Site Development Package, Primary Building Package, and Interior Design
Package and such other design packages as determined by the Enterprise) required to be delivered by
Architect pursuant to the agreement between the Enterprise and Architect. Manager shall
expeditiously review Architect’s (and its consultants’ and engineers’) Design Documents during
their development and Manager shall provide advice to Architect concerning development of the
design for the Development Project, including the outline specifications for the Development
Project, and shall render Manager’s independent advice and judgment pertaining to the Development
Project. Manager shall recommend alternative solutions whenever design details adversely affect
construction feasibility, the Project Budget or the Project Schedule. Any design errors or
omissions noted by Manager during its review shall be reported promptly to the Enterprise. Any
non-conformity made known to Manager or discovered upon review of the Design Documents shall be
reported promptly to the Enterprise.
1.3.6 As Architect progresses with the preparation of the Design Documents, Manager shall
provide an update, at appropriate intervals agreed to by the Enterprise, Manager and Architect,
estimates of construction cost of increasing detail and refinement. The estimated cost of each
construction contract shall be indicated with supporting detail. Such estimates shall be provided
for the Enterprise’s written approval. Manager shall advise the Enterprise and Architect if it
appears that the construction cost may exceed the latest approved Project Budget and make
recommendations for corrective action.
1.3.7 During its communications and meetings with the Enterprise and Architect, Manager shall
discuss when appropriate procedures, progress, problems (including, without limitation,
interpretations of the drawings and specifications) and scheduling, and as necessary, and shall
render periodic oral and written status reports on the progress of the Development Project and any
other status reports or information or documentation concerning the
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development or construction work as Kansas Lottery may require or as the Enterprise may request or
any Lender may require (provided, however, notwithstanding anything to the contract in the
Agreement, including this Exhibit, any communications with Kansas Lottery or Lenders about such
matters shall be subject to the prior written approval of and coordination with the Enterprise).
Manager shall send to the Enterprise, promptly after receipt, copies of all notices and other
written communications received or sent by Manager to or from third parties related to the
Development Project which the Enterprise has requested and involve matters that affect the quality,
scope, character, schedule or cost of the Development Project. The Enterprise shall be timely
advised of and may participate in any discussions or negotiations that may be conducted with
Architect.
1.3.8 Manager shall independently evaluate the Design Documents and subsequent revisions
thereto, and shall advise the Enterprise with respect to relative construction feasibility,
availability of materials and labor, the sufficiency of the Project Budget and the adequacy of the
Project Schedule. Evaluations made by Manager with respect to the Project Budget shall be based on
Manager’s experience, judgment and knowledge. Manager shall recommend alternative solutions if it
determines that design details adversely affect construction feasibility, the Project Budget or the
Project Schedule.
1.3.9 Manager shall review the construction bid packages and Design Documents for the
Development Project and shall notify the Enterprise and Architect if the responsibilities of the
Enterprise’s Contractors are not properly identified or assigned, or if Manager actually discovers
any errors, omissions, inconsistencies or areas of conflict and/or overlap in the work described in
such documents. Manager shall assist Architect with regard to questions from bidders and with the
issuance of addenda.
1.3.10 Manager represents that it is or will become familiar with and knowledgeable about the
terms and provisions of the Control Agreements (including the Lottery Facility Management Contract)
and Gaming Laws (but Manager makes no representation about any other Legal Requirements) and that
Manager shall perform all services hereunder in compliance with such Gaming Laws and the Control
Agreements, as applicable. Manager shall advise and direct the Enterprise, Architect and the
Enterprise’s Contractor(s) regarding measures required to cause the Development Project to be
designed and constructed in compliance with applicable requirements of the Control Agreements and
all applicable Gaming Laws (excluding, however, in either case, any Legal Requirements other than
Gaming Laws unless such other Legal Requirements are known to Manager).
1.3.11 Manager shall: (1) discuss strategy for Development Project team composition with the
Enterprise and assist in selection of agreement and contract forms to be used in engagement by the
Enterprise of the Enterprise’s Contractors; (2) research existing designers, contractors and
vendors and perform pre-qualifications and insurance inquires for review and selection by the
Enterprise; (3) if requested, identify for the Enterprise’s written approval specialized team
members in required disciplines; (4) issue requests for proposals, acceptable to the Enterprise, to
additional design professionals, contractors, furniture vendors, and utility vendors, all as
required by the Enterprise or Development Project needs; (5) conduct pre-bid conferences to
familiarize bidders with the bidding documents and the Development Project and coordinate bidding
procedures; and (6) assist the Enterprise in the evaluation of bids, the negotiation of the best
possible terms for contracts on the Enterprise’s behalf, if and when authorized by the Enterprise,
and the award of Construction Contract(s). Manager shall not bid on or perform any of the actual
construction on the Development Project, nor shall any Affiliate of Manager be allowed by Manager
to bid on or perform work on the Development Project.
1.3.12 Manager shall assist the Enterprise in obtaining proper insurance coverage for the
Development Project. Manager shall receive certificates of insurance from the Enterprise’s
Contractors and forward them to the Enterprise. Manager shall advise the Enterprise if the
certificates of insurance provided by any of the Enterprise’s Contractors fail to meet the
requirements of the Construction Contract(s) or the Control Agreements. In addition, Manager shall
take reasonable measures to ensure that all required certificates of insurance are maintained by
each Contractor through to the substantial completion of the work furnished by each of the
Enterprise’s Contractors. Manager shall receive and review for compliance all performance and
payment bonds, if any, required from each of the Enterprise’s Contractors and shall forward them to
the Enterprise.
1.3.13 Manager shall direct and assist the Enterprise in obtaining all necessary approvals and
permits required to be obtained for the construction and operation of the Development Project,
including all permits and approvals required in connection with the relocation of utilities and
assuring the availability of utilities to the
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Development Project and all special permits for permanent improvements. In this regard, Manager
shall coordinate: (1) liaising and negotiating efforts with governmental authorities having
jurisdiction over the Development Project to obtain necessary governmental approvals from and
agreements with governmental authorities and, with the Enterprise’s written approval, shall attend
all meetings with governmental authorities, regulators and other governmental entities; (2) the
coordination, administration and expediting of all planning requirements, and the identification
and coordination of all needs and requirements of all governmental authorities; (3) the
identification of all governmental approvals and applicable fees payable that are necessary to
permit the completion of the Development Project and the proper functioning of the Development
Project for its intended purposes; and (4) assisting the Enterprise and Architect in connection
with the Enterprise’s responsibility for filing documents required for the approvals of any
governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Development Project.
1.3.14 Manager shall provide administration of the Construction Contract(s) as set forth
herein and in the Construction Contract(s). Manager shall provide administrative, management and
related services to coordinate scheduled activities and responsibilities of the Enterprise’s
Contractors with each other and with those of Manager, the Enterprise and Architect to manage the
Development Project in accordance with the Project Budget, the Project Schedule and the
Construction Contract(s).
1.3.15 A project consultant, under Manager’s supervision, shall daily monitor the construction
work on the Development Project and shall diligently endeavor to guard the Enterprise against
defects in the work and violations of the Construction Contract(s) by the Enterprise’s Contractors.
Manager shall recommend to the Enterprise any additional inspection or testing of the work
reasonably required to determine whether it is in accordance with the provisions of the
Construction Contract(s), whether or not such work is fabricated, installed or completed. Manager
shall take all reasonable actions to require that the Enterprise’s Contractors perform and complete
the construction work on the Development Project in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance
with: (1) the terms of the Construction Contract(s); (2) the Project Budget; (3) the Project
Schedule; and (4) all applicable terms of the Control Agreements. Manager shall promptly notify the
Enterprise in writing of work which is defective or which does not conform to such requirements,
and shall recommend appropriate courses of action to the Enterprise.
1.3.16 Manager shall schedule and attend pre-construction, construction and progress meetings
with the Enterprise and the Enterprise’s Contractors, as necessary and at such times and places as
shall be appropriate to discuss procedures, progress, problems (including, without limitation,
interpretations of the drawings and specifications) and scheduling, and as necessary to render
periodic oral and written status reports on the progress of the work for the Development Project.
Manager shall send to the Enterprise, promptly after receipt, copies of all notices and other
written communications received or sent by Manager to or from third parties related to the
Development Project which: (1) the Enterprise has requested and involve matters that affect the
quality, scope, character, schedule or cost of the Development Project or involve communications
required to be submitted to Manager pursuant to the Contract Documents, including those relating to
product data, materials, samples, or schedules. The Enterprise shall be timely advised of and may
participate in any discussions or negotiations that may be conducted with any of the Enterprise’s
Contractors. Manager shall transmit to Architect (with a copy to the Enterprise) requests for
interpretations of the meaning and intent of the Design Documents, and assist in the resolution of
questions that may arise.
1.3.17 Manager shall receive submittals from the Enterprise’s Contractors and shall review and
assist the Enterprise in evaluating submittals. Manager shall coordinate such items with
information contained in related Construction Contract(s) and transmit recommendations to Architect
for approval or disapproval, as appropriate. In collaboration with Architect, Manager shall
establish and implement procedures for expediting the processing and approval of shop drawings,
product data, samples and other submittals. Manager shall also assist Architect and the
Enterprise’s Contractors in developing a detailed request for information log that lists all
requests for clarification or interpretation of the Contract Documents, and monitor the responses
to ensure that all are being issued in a timely manner and comply with the intent of the relevant
Contract Documents and all contractual requirements. Manager’s actions shall be taken with such
reasonable promptness as to cause no delay in the work or activities of the Enterprise or the
Enterprise’s Contractors.
1.3.18 Manager shall cause the general contractor to keep a daily log containing a record of
weather, the work of each of the Enterprise’s Contractor, the number of workers, identification of
equipment, the work
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accomplished, problems encountered, and other similar relevant data as the Enterprise reasonably
may require. Manager shall prepare a monthly “Project Status Report”, revised to describe the
current status of all construction-related activities, and informing the Enterprise of all relevant
events during construction, (e.g. substantive discussions with the Enterprise’s Contractors,
results of coordination process, shop drawing status, status of requests for information from the
Enterprise’s Contractors, changes to the construction drawings, punch list summary, change order
log, coordination issues, etc.). Such monthly Project Status Report shall concisely advise on
Development Project management issues and address all aspects of the Development Project including
cost, schedule, design, etc. In the event Manager encounters any materials on the site which
Manager believes to be hazardous, Manager shall immediately report the condition to the Enterprise.
1.3.19 Utilizing the construction schedules provided by the Enterprise’s Contractors, Manager
shall regularly update the Project Schedule incorporating the activities of the Enterprise’s
Contractors on the Development Project, including the activity sequences and durations, allocation of labor and
materials, processing of shop drawings, product data and samples, and delivery of products
requiring long lead time and procurement. Manager shall update and reissue the Project Schedule as
required to show current conditions. If an update indicates that the previously approved Project
Schedule may not be met, Manager shall recommend corrective action to the Enterprise and Architect
so that the Development Project can be completed on or before the originally established completion
date.
1.3.20 Manager shall monitor the approved Project Budget, the actual costs incurred on the
Development Project and the contract sums in the Construction Contract(s). On a regular basis,
Manager shall provide written reports to the Enterprise regarding project costs and the Project
Budget. Manager shall show actual costs for activities in progress and estimates for uncompleted
tasks by way of comparison with the Project Budget and the aforementioned contract sums, and shall
indicate the areas in which actual and/or reasonably projected costs exceed initial estimates.
Following the submission of such reports, Manager shall update and/or revise the Project Budget, if
so directed by the Enterprise. Manager shall take all reasonable actions to require the
Enterprise’s Contractors to complete the Development Project within the Project Budget and the
Project Schedule.
1.3.21 Manager shall develop and implement procedures for the review and processing of
applications by the Enterprise’s Contractors for progress and final payments. Based on Manager’s
observations and evaluations of work performed by the Enterprise’s Contractors, Manager shall
review and certify to the Enterprise the amounts due based on Manager’s observations and
evaluations of work performed by the Enterprise’s Contractors.
1.3.22 Manager shall require that the applications for payment submitted by each of the
Enterprise’s Contractors be accompanied by lien waivers, executed by each of the Enterprise’s
Contractors (and by each subcontractor and sub-subcontractor providing work or materials to the
Development Project covering all labor and materials that have been paid for by the Enterprise in
any previous application. In addition, Manager shall require that the applications for payment
submitted by each of the Enterprise’s Contractor be notarized, if required by the Enterprise, and
accompanied by such substantiating data as the Enterprise or Architect may require, such as copies
of requisitions and/or invoices. Manager shall not recommend to the Enterprise payment of any
application for payment until all lien waivers or other information required by the Enterprise has
been submitted. Manager’s issuance of a recommendation for payment shall be based on the
inspection of the work required hereby, which shall include a review of the quality and quantity of
the work. In addition, in connection with the issuance of each recommendation for payment, a
project consultant, under Manager’s supervision, shall obtain and review copies of invoices,
requisitions and other information relating to the work of the Enterprise’s Contractors and their
subcontractors and material suppliers, to the extent necessary to assure that the payments being
made for such work are appropriate and in conformance with the schedule of values and contract sum
applicable to the Construction Contract(s). Manager’s recommendation for payment shall constitute a
representation to the Enterprise, based on Manager’s determinations at the site and on the data
comprising the Enterprise’s Contractors’ applications for payment, that, to the best of Manager’s
knowledge, information and belief, the work has progressed to the point indicated and the quality
of the work is in accordance with the Contract Documents and the applicable requirements of this
Exhibit have been met. In addition to such review of applications for payment and sending such
applications with the recommendations of the Manager regarding payment, Manager shall code and
record the payments of the Enterprise with regard thereto and keep full, complete and accurate
records with the regard to the same.
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1.3.23 Manager shall establish and implement a change order system to monitor and report job
cost events, including approved change orders, pending change orders and anticipated change orders
and which includes a time line for the change order process that does not interfere with the
progress of the work. Manager will review and evaluate with the Enterprise and Architect all change
order requests submitted by the Enterprise’s Contractors to determine whether the changes are
necessary, and if so, whether the amount sought is reasonable. Manager will advise the Enterprise
of necessary or desirable changes to the Development Project and assist in negotiation of the
Enterprise’s Contractors’ proposals for these
changes. No change shall be made in any bid documents, Construction Contract(s) or other the
Enterprise contract without the Enterprise’s prior, written approval.
1.3.24 Manager shall establish a presence at the Gaming Facility site to receive, inspect and
accept or reject, on behalf of the Enterprise, furniture, furnishings and equipment (including the
Furnishings and Equipment) at the time of their delivery and installation. A project consultant,
under Manager’s supervision, shall review the safety programs developed by each of the Enterprise’s
Contractors for purposes of coordinating the safety programs with those of other the Enterprise’s
Contractors. Manager shall monitor the implementation of such safety programs, and shall provide
for the general security and the safekeeping of all the Enterprise-purchased materials, equipment
and improvements located at the Development Project, consistent with the provisions of the
Construction Contract(s).
1.3.25 Manager shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that the Enterprise’s Contractors
maintain at the Gaming Facility site, on a current basis: a record copy of all agreements,
drawings, specifications, addenda, change orders and other modifications, in good order and marked
to record all changes made during construction; shop drawings; product data; samples; submittals;
purchases; materials; equipment; applicable handbooks; maintenance and operating manuals and
instructions; and all other documents and revisions related to the
Development Project. Manager
shall require the Enterprise’s Contractors to make all such records available to the Enterprise.
At the completion of the Development Project, Manager shall deliver all such records to the
Enterprise.
1.3.26 If requested in writing by the Enterprise, Manager shall assist the Enterprise in the
review, evaluation and documentation of claims made by or against the Enterprise or the
Enterprise’s Contractors.
1.3.27 With the Enterprise’s maintenance personnel, Manager shall observe the final testing
and start-up of utilities, operational systems and equipment (including Furnishings and Equipment) and
shall coordinate and schedule any adjustments, corrections or balancing required by the
Construction Contract(s).
1.3.28 When Manager considers the work for the Development Project or a designated portion
thereof substantially complete, Manager shall, jointly with the Enterprise’s Contractors, review
the relevant certificate of substantial completion and prepare a list of incomplete or unsatisfactory
items and a schedule for their completion. Manager shall conduct inspections to determine whether
the work or designated portion thereof is substantially complete. Manager shall prepare for the
Enterprise a summary of the status of the work of the Enterprise’s Contractors, listing changes in
the previously issued certificates of substantial completion of the work and recommending the times
within which the Enterprise’s Contractors shall complete uncompleted items. Manager shall develop
a punch list of those items remaining to be completed at the time of substantial completion of the
Development Project or a designated portion thereof and recommend an amount reasonably sufficient
to complete these items to be withheld from payment to the Enterprise’s Contractors to ensure the
completion of this punch-list and follow up with corrective actions.
1.3.29 Manager shall coordinate the correction and completion of the work. Following issuance
of a certificate of substantial completion of the work on the Development Project or a designated
portion thereof, Manager shall evaluate the completion of the work of the Enterprise’s Contractors
and make recommendations to the Enterprise when work is ready for final inspection. Manager shall
conduct final inspections. Manager shall verify to the Enterprise the completion and correction of
the work set forth in any punchlist.
1.3.30 Promptly after issuance of a certificate of substantial completion as to the
Development Project in its entirety, Manager shall begin the commissioning and closeout requirements
for the Development Project. Manager shall manage the close-out of the contracts of all of the
Enterprise’s Contractors. In this regard, a project consultant, under Manager’s supervision, shall:
(1) review the marked set of record (as-built) Construction Documents prepared by the Enterprise’s
Contractors and notify the Enterprise and the Enterprise’s
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any changes or markings which Manager believes, based on such review, should be corrected or
included to accurately reflect the Work actually installed on the Development Project; (2) within
30 days after
substantial completion, coordinate the transfer to the Enterprise of all final as-built drawings,
warranties, O&M manuals and all other construction related documents and all materials prepared by
the Enterprise’s Contractors and Architect as reasonably necessary for full operation of the
facility; (3) monitor all testing and commissioning of critical systems, inspections, tests and
certifications of completed equipment (including Furnishings and Equipment); (4) in conjunction
with the Architect, witness and document the results of startup and acceptance testing activities
in advance of all integrated systems and commissioning tests; review and advise the Enterprise
regarding the Enterprise’s Contractors’ as-built documentation, summaries of warranties,
maintenance requirements, and operation procedures imposed in the specifications for the work and
provide a closeout and commissioning summary, certifying acceptance of the documents and completion
of all closeout requirements pursuant to all Construction Contract(s), when appropriate. At all
times, Manager shall comply with the requirements of all applicable provisions of any Control
Agreement and the requirements and requests of the Executive Director and any Lender pursuant
thereto; without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Manager shall cooperate with any Lender
requirements applicable to the release of any amounts in retainage or contingency.
1.3.30
When, as determined by Manager and the Enterprise, all items are considered complete,
Manager will coordinate the issuance of a certificate of final completion. Promptly after final
completion, Manager will coordinate the submission to the Enterprise by Architect, of a complete
set of record Construction Documents incorporating all revisions made during construction.
1.4 MANAGER’S PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
Manager shall designate a representative authorized to act on Manager’s behalf (“Manager’s
Project Representative”). Manager’s Project Representative shall be responsible for coordinating,
scheduling and supervising Manager’s performance of all of the services and activities required by
this Exhibit through to completion of the Development Project, and shall be the person responsible
for communicating, on behalf of Manager, with the Enterprise and Architect as reasonably necessary
to facilitate the timely and proper performance of Manager’s services and activities hereunder.
Manager’s Project Representative shall not be discontinued by Manager and no new individuals shall
be designated as the Project Representative without the prior, written approval of the Enterprise,
which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. In addition to Manager’s Project Representative,
the Enterprise and Manager shall meet and agree on the nature and amount of any additional
supervision to be provided by Manager with respect to the Development Project. Manager agrees that
at a minimum, one project consultant under the supervision of Manager shall be at the Gaming
Facility site at all times during construction of the Development Project. Manager agrees that it
shall not utilize any person (whether a member or employee of Manager or its Affiliate or of any
independent contractor retained by Manager) to perform the services required of Manager hereunder
on the Development Project if the Enterprise makes reasonable written objection to such person,
based on the quality of work performed by such person and/or the nature of the working relationship
between such person and the Enterprise or Architect. In the event the Enterprise makes such
reasonable objection to any such person, Manager agrees that it shall promptly remove such person
from the Development Project and thereafter shall not utilize such person to perform any of the
services required by this Exhibit, unless the Enterprise later agrees to such use in advance and in
writing.
1.5 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
As between Manager and the Enterprise, all Design Documents and drawings, plans,
specifications, correspondence, memoranda and other work generated in connection with the
Development Project as contemplated herein (collectively, the “Development Documents”) shall be the
sole property of the Enterprise whether the Development Project is executed or not, and shall not
be used by any person other than the Enterprise on projects other than the Development Project
unless expressly authorized in writing by the Enterprise. Manager hereby releases any claim to any
right or interest to or in the Development Documents.
SECTION 2:
THE ENTERPRISE
THE ENTERPRISE
2.1 THE ENTERPRISE’S PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
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Subject to the limitations set forth herein and/or established by law, the
Enterprise’s Representative shall be authorized to render necessary decisions pertaining
to documents submitted to the Enterprise for review. Unless otherwise agreed in writing
between the parties or otherwise provided in this Exhibit, Manager shall communicate
with the Enterprise through the Enterprise’s Representative, and Manager shall not
accept requests for work or services or other directions in connection with the
performance of work on the Development Project unless such request or direction is
issued by the Enterprise’s Representative. Any replacement of the Enterprise’s
Representative may be designated by the Enterprise by providing Manager with written
notice of same.
2.2 OBSERVATION OF SERVICES
Manager shall make reasonable accommodations to facilitate observation by the
Enterprise, through the Enterprise’s Representative or other designee(s), of the
services and work throughout the progress on the Development Project. The presence or
observations of the Enterprise’s Representative shall not relieve Manager from any
obligation to perform in accordance with this Exhibit. Specifically, in this regard,
Manager agrees that the failure of the Enterprise (or any third party retained by the
Enterprise to participate in, supervise or observe Manager’s activities) to give notice
of or to observe, discover or otherwise notice any error, omission, deficiency or breach
of contract in the services provided by Manager shall not constitute a waiver or
acceptance of such error, omission, deficiency or breach and shall not affect or reduce
Manager’s responsibilities to the Enterprise under this Exhibit.
2.3 TESTING
To the extent that structural, mechanical, chemical, air and water pollution tests,
tests for hazardous materials, and other laboratory and environmental tests, inspections
and reports to the extent that such tests, inspections or reports are required by law or
the proper design or construction of the Development Project would be traditionally
performed, and/or are reasonably required on the Development Project, Manager shall
advise the Enterprise if and when such tests, inspections and reports are appropriate.
SECTION 3:
TIME FOR PERFORMANCE; MISCELLANEOUS
TIME FOR PERFORMANCE; MISCELLANEOUS
3.1 COMMENCEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Manager’s services shall commence when so directed by the Enterprise and thereafter
shall be performed as expeditiously as possible, consistent with the standards of
professional care and diligence established in this Exhibit, so as to cause no delay in
the Development Project and so as not to interfere with the schedule of any other person
or entity retained to perform work or services for the Development Project. The time
limits, if any, established for the performance of Manager’s services in any schedule
agreed to by the Enterprise and Manager shall not be exceeded by Manager except for
delays beyond Manager’s reasonable control. Manager agrees, as part of its services, to
take such measures as are necessary to comply with any such agreed time limits. In the
event Manager fails to complete a service or activity that is the responsibility of
Manager within the time limits, if any, established by any schedule agreed to by the
Enterprise and Manager, and after receiving notice of such failure from the Enterprise
does not proceed with diligence and promptness to correct the same (provided Manager has
not already been terminated), the Enterprise shall, without limitation to any other
remedies for such breach of contract, have the right, but not the obligation, without
terminating this Exhibit, to hire another person or entity to perform such service or
activity and Manager shall be responsible to the Enterprise for all additional costs
paid by the Enterprise to procure such performance to the extent allowed by law.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Manager shall not be responsible for
any delays resulting from Enterprise’s delay in granting any approvals or consents
required hereunder.
3.2 MISCELLANEOUS
3.2.1 This Exhibit shall not be deemed to be amended or superseded by any
provisions in the agreements between the Enterprise and the Enterprise’s Contractors, or
in the various contract documents describing the work to be performed on the Development
Project (except to the extent such provisions are incorporated herein
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by reference and except that Manager shall still be required to administer and coordinate its
services with the requirements of such other documents as set forth herein). The Enterprise shall
have the unilateral right to reduce the scope of services and work to be provided by Manager
pursuant to this Exhibit by formal written notice to Manager, from time to time.
3.2.2 All terms and phrases defined in this Exhibit shall have the meanings and definitions
set forth herein. All words which have well known technical or construction industry meanings are
used in this Exhibit in accordance with such recognized meanings, unless defined differently herein
or the context clearly indicates otherwise. All references to “days” herein shall mean calendar
days, unless otherwise specified.
3.2.3 Except with the Enterprise’s knowledge and express written consent, Manager shall not
engage in an activity, or accept any employment, interest or contribution that would, or reasonably
appear to, compromise Manager’s professional judgment with respect to its obligations under this
Exhibit. Manager shall not engage in any activity that would, or would reasonably appear to,
conflict with any Gaming Laws or the Control Agreements. Manager shall not knowingly engage in any
activity that would, or would reasonably appear to, conflict with any other Legal Requirements.
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EXHIBIT C
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
In addition to the limitations set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, the Manager shall have
no authority on behalf of the Enterprise to do, and shall not do, any of the following prohibited
activities (the “Prohibited Activities”) without the Enterprise’s approval in each instance unless
the specific transaction is described and authorized in the Approved Budget:
1. | Remove any fixed assets, supplies, furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventories or operating supplies from the Gaming Facility (including Furnishings and Equipment), except in the ordinary course of business or in connection with the disposition of obsolete, worn-out damaged items; | |
2. | Borrow money, guaranty the debts of any third person, or mortgage, pledge, grant a security interest in or otherwise encumber all or any part of the Gaming Facility; | |
3. | Make, execute or deliver on behalf of the Enterprise any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or any guaranty, indemnity bond, or surety bond; | |
4. | Confess any judgment on behalf of the Enterprise or the Casino; | |
5. | File a voluntary or consent to an involuntary bankruptcy with respect to the Casino or the Enterprise; | |
6. | Enter into, modify or terminate any lease, agreement to lease, option to lease, license, franchise agreement (if any), operating agreement, management agreement or similar arrangement relating to any portion of the Casino or otherwise or the approval of any sublease of space; | |
7. | Select or retain a construction manager, general contractor, architect, managing agent, legal counsel, rental agent, accountant or insurance carrier for Gaming Facility or the Enterprise, or the election as to whether and when to have an audit conducted of the fiscal affairs of the Casino or the Enterprise; | |
8. | Institute or defend litigation on behalf of the Casino or the Enterprise; | |
9. | Enter into, amend or terminate any Control Agreement including any service contract, contract for goods or services of any kind or similar agreement, except in accordance with Section 3.21; | |
10. | Forward any incident report or similar documentation or information on the Enterprise’s behalf concerning any incident of property damage, personal injuries or other losses occurring at or around the Gaming Facility to an insurance carrier or otherwise deal with an insurance adjuster or any attorney representing the Casino or the Enterprise; | |
11. | Communicate with the media or other third parties concerning any such incident; | |
12. | Communicate with the media in any written or oral form which names the Enterprise, Och-Ziff, Clairvest or any Affiliate of either of them or otherwise communicate with media about any matter concerning the Casino other than related to day-to-day operations or marketing of the Casino, except for Permitted Disclosures; | |
13. | Write-off, forgive or otherwise defer any receivable or rent in excess of $2,500 in any instance, subject to an aggregate cap of $10,000 in any given calendar year; |
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14. | Make any change to the Approved Budget, Approved Operating Plan or any plans applicable to the Casino and approved by Kansas Lottery under the Lottery Facility Management Contract. | |
15. | Communicate (orally, or in writing) with, or provide any notices, reports or information, concerning the condition of the Gaming Facility, details concerning its repair, maintenance and capital improvement program or capital expenditures, the financial performance of the Casino (including, budgets, forecast, profit and loss statements), capital structure and ownership structure, to any third party, except for Permitted Disclosures; | |
16. | Incur or pay any Costs of Operations which are not in accordance with the Approved Budget, unless such Cost of Operations has been approved in advance, in writing by the Enterprise; | |
17. | Direct any employee of the Enterprise to take any action which Manager does not have the authority to take or, if taken by Manager, would constitute a breach of Manager’s obligations under the Agreement; | |
18. | Accept, directly or indirectly (including through an Affiliate of Manager), kickbacks or rebates of any kind, including remuneration intended to induce or reward the purchasing, leasing, or ordering of, or arranging for or recommending the purchasing, leasing, or ordering of, any good, facility, service or item reimbursable by the Enterprise; and | |
19. | Take any other action or decision outside the scope of the ordinary day-to-day business affairs of the Casino. |
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EXHIBIT D
MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
In addition to the other responsibilities and duties set forth in this Agreement (including in
Article 3) and subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, including the Approved Budget
and applicable limitations of authority, Manager shall:
1. | Cooperate with the Enterprise (but not act as leasing agent) in the Enterprise’s efforts to lease any office, restaurant or retail space at the Casino or on adjacent outparcels available for lease to third parties; it being agreed that all such leases shall be in Enterprise’s name and shall be executed only by the Enterprise; | |
2. | Check all bills received for the services, work and supplies ordered in connection with maintaining and operating the Casino and, to the extent there are funds available from the Enterprise and subject to the Approved Budget, pay such bills as and when the same shall become due and payable; | |
3. | Inspect the Casino at adequate intervals and submit in writing to the Enterprise any recommendations concerning the condition of the Casino and its operations; | |
4. | Cooperate in all reasonable respects with any sale by the Enterprise of all or any part of the Enterprise or the Casino or any portion of the Gaming Facility; | |
5. | Report to the Enterprise any incident which occurs on or around the Gaming Facility that could lead to legal liability resulting from property damage (including due to theft, vandalism or fire) or personal injuries (including slip and falls and assaults) promptly (but, in any event, within 48 hours of Manager learning of such incident) and reasonably comply with the Enterprise’s policies and procedures disclosed in writing to Manager concerning the reporting, investigating and handling of any such incidents and/or subsequent claims (and Manager shall cause its employees to comply with the same) and timely prepare and maintain written incident reports of all accidents and other incidents and provide copies of same to the Enterprise promptly; | |
6. | Pay (prior to imposition any penalty, late fee or adverse consequence), on the Enterprise’s behalf (this duty shall not be construed as placing any obligation on Manager to advance or use its own funds to make any such payments in connection with any of Manager’s duties as set forth herein), all Costs of Operations of the Casino in accordance with the Approved Budget and, at the option of the Enterprise, any or all other costs and expenses associated with the Casino, as and when the same are due, but in any case subject to the Enterprise’s direction, including in the context of any contest or dispute over the applicable expenses and costs (and shall advise the Enterprise in writing upon learning that the funds in the Approved Budget will be insufficient to make such payments); | |
7. | Take all commercially reasonable steps (including by obtaining lien waivers in connection with any payments to contractors, material suppliers or other vendors when nonpayment of same could give rise to lien rights under applicable laws) to prevent the creation of any claim for lien or encumbrance or security interest against the Gaming Facility or any part thereof or any fund, account receivable or other asset of the Enterprise, other than liens, encumbrances and security interests created or consented to by the Enterprise; | |
8. | In making any arrangements for service contracts, maintenance or the provision of any services, materials or labor in connection with the performance by Manager of its duties under the |
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Agreement in the operation of the Casino, Manager shall take full advantage of, and see that Enterprise receives credit for, all available rebates, commissions, discounts, warranties and allowances (it being understood and agreed that any refunds, rebates, or credits received by Manager pursuant to any service contract or purchase order or other contracts relating to the Casino shall be applied for the benefit of the Casino and the Enterprise, and the benefits of any discounts received by Manager pursuant thereto shall be applied for the benefit of the Casino and the Enterprise); | ||
9. | Supervise and purchase or arrange for the purchase in the most economical manner of all inventories, provisions and operating supplies, which, in the normal course of business are necessary and proper to maintain and operate the Casino; | |
10. | Perform any other service or activity incidental to the normal and professional operation of a property of a similar type and character to the Casino, including entering into service contracts, website agreements and other services as agent for Enterprise subject to any applicable limitations on such authority hereunder (including as set forth in Section 3.2, Section 3.21 and Exhibit C hereof); | |
11. | [Intentionally omitted]; | |
12. | Provide the Enterprise with written notice of any suspension, revocation, termination or default under any Control Agreement and any threatened suspension, revocation, termination or default thereunder promptly (but, in any event, within 48 hours of Manager learning of the same) and Manager shall promptly (but, in any event, within 48 hours) notify the Enterprise in writing of any defects, governmental notices, threats of condemnation or litigation or other issues that may impede or preclude Manager from providing any or all of the services required of it hereunder, or otherwise from discharging its duties and obligations hereunder or that may materially and adversely affect Casino operations or the physical condition of the Gaming Facility, upon Manager learning of same; | |
13. | Obtain and verify (if requested by the Enterprise) bills for real estate and personal property taxes, including assessments and other charges and recommend payment or appeal with regard to the same; | |
14. | Provide such other services as are customary for managers of first-class gaming facilities; and | |
15. | Do any and all acts and things as reasonably requested by the Enterprise in writing or as Manager may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate to carry out its responsibilities under the terms of this Agreement and in accordance with the Operating Standard. |
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EXHIBIT E
PRE-OPENING SERVICES
PRE-OPENING SERVICES
Prior to the Opening Date (such period after the date hereof until the Opening Date being the
“Pre-Opening Period”), in order to prepare the Casino for full operation, Manager shall render the
following services to the Enterprise (the “Pre-Opening Services”):
1. | Prepare a pre-opening budget, concept plans for food and beverage outlets and pre-opening marketing plan for the Enterprise’s approval. | |
2. | Prepare and put into effect a plan for the organization, services and sales promotion for the Casino, subject to the approval of the Enterprise; | |
3. | Engage a third-party provider to develop and design the content of the website for the Casino, for the Enterprise’s approval, and implement and administer same; | |
4. | Identify, recommend to the Enterprise, procure, and coordinate installation of software for Casino operations, as approved by the Enterprise; | |
5. | Procure Furnishings and Equipment as necessary to open the Casino, as approved by the Enterprise; | |
6. | Coordinate with the Enterprise’s development manager to transition closeout of construction to Casino opening; | |
7. | Participate in the punch list walkthrough of the Casino with the Enterprise; | |
8. | Obtain and maintain all warranties, guaranties and related information related to the construction of, and Furnishings and Equipment procured for the Casino; | |
9. | Engage third-party service providers, per the Approved Budget, and enter into contracts and arrangements with regard to the same, subject in each instance to the other terms and provisions of this Agreement relating to such matters (including Section 3.21); | |
10. | Recruit and train the employees of the Casino, subject to Article 4 and engage in test operations of the Casino, as and to the extent approved by the Enterprise; | |
11. | Apply for and secure all governmental licenses and permits needed for Casino operations, including food and beverage services; | |
12. | Prepare and carry out a program for the grand opening of the Casino, in a manner approved by the Enterprise; and | |
13. | Render such other services incidental to the preparation and organization of the Casino’s management and operation in contemplation of the Casino opening for business as may be reasonably necessary or advisable. |
EXHIBIT F
ADDITIONAL CORE POSITIONS
ADDITIONAL CORE POSITIONS
General Manager
Assistant General Manager
Chief Financial Officer
Tables Director
Slots Director
Food and Beverage Director
Human Resource Director
Security Director
Surveillance Director
Marketing Director
EXHIBIT G
DIRECT AND INDIRECT OWNERSHIP OF MANAGER
DIRECT AND INDIRECT OWNERSHIP OF MANAGER
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Lakes Entertainment is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: LACO).
The following schedules to this Agreement have been omitted and the Company agrees to furnish
supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon
request.
Schedule | Description | |
2.3
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Conversion Example | |
5.1
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Wire Instructions | |
8.1
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Regulatory Conflicts | |
10.1
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Minimum Insurance Requirements | |
11.14
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Diagrams of Member Ownership Structure | |
U
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List of Unsuitable Parties |