APPLIED PROCESS ENGINEERING LABORATORY APEL-TENANT LEASE AGREEMENT
APPLIED
PROCESS ENGINEERING LABORATORY
XXXX-TENANT
LEASE AGREEMENT
ISORAY, LLC
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(Tenant
Name)
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(Tenant
class)
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(see
paragraph 5A)
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THIS
LEASE, made and entered into this 23rd
day of
April 2001, by and between the ENERGY
NORTHWEST,
a
municipal corporation and joint operating agency of the State of Washington,
hereinafter called “Lessor”
and
IsoRay, LLC hereinafter called the “Lessee”.
WITNESSETH:
1 WHEREAS,
the Lessor owns a multipurpose building in the City of Richland, Xxxxxx County,
Washington, referred to hereinafter as the Applied Process Engineering
Laboratory (“XXXX”)
which
is to provide high quality laboratory and validation testing and development
facilities and associated offices for research and development, testing of
new
processes and products, including but not limited to environmental restoration,
waste treatment and energy conservation; and
WHEREAS,
the express purpose of XXXX is to xxxxxx the deployment of new technology
based
businesses, product lines and jobs for the Tri-Cities, Washington area;
and
WHEREAS,
Lessee is desirous of renting space in XXXX, and Lessee is willing to lease
such
space upon the terms and conditions and for the purposes hereinafter set
forth;
and
WHEREAS,
Lessor finds that the Lessee’s
intended activities within XXXX are consistent with XXXX charter and mission;
and
WHEREAS,
Lessee has represented to Lessor an intent to form a business or venture
in the
local area should the research and/or development activities undertaken in
XXXX
prove successful;
NOW,
THEREFORE, it is agreed:
ARTICLE
1 -
DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES
The
Lessor, for and in consideration of the rental payments herein provided and
the
covenants and agreements herein contained, hereby agrees to lease to the
Lessee
one hundred forty five (145) Rentable Square Feet of particular space located
in
XXXX (hereinafter called the Premises), as specifically described in Exhibit
A,
“Description
of Premises”,
and by
this reference made a part hereof. All parking areas provided for
Lessee’s
use are
included in and subject to the terms and conditions of this
Lease.
ARTICLE
2 -
TERM
A. The
term
of this Lease shall be for four (4) (months) beginning on May 1, 2001,
(“Effective
Date”)
and
naturally expiring on August 31, 2001. Should the Lessee require space for
a
longer period of time then the Lessee will relocate to another location
specified by Lessor at Lessee’s
expense.
The
Lessor shall make the space available to lessor for installation of new flooring
for a period of one (1) week. Lessee’s
equipment will be required to be moved to another space during this period.
The
rental period will be extended to accommodate the days displaced.
Lessor
will have access to the lab for installation of electrical wiring during
the
lease period. Both Lessee and Lessor will try to accommodate each
other’s
schedules.
B. The
Effective Date of this Lease shall coincide with the date of Beneficial
Occupancy, and shall be amended by mutual agreement of the Parties if the
Lessor
cannot provide Beneficial Occupancy of the Premises by the beginning date
specified in the preceding Paragraph A. In that event, the Effective Date
of
this Lease shall be changed by supplemental agreement to coincide with the
date
the Premises are ready for Beneficial Occupancy. Said supplemental agreement
shall be attached hereto and become a part hereof to this Lease.
C. If
the
rental period from the beginning date of this Lease to the beginning of the
next
calendar month is less that a full calendar month, the rental payment shall
be
prorated to cover the fractional part of the month from the beginning date
through the last day of that calendar month.
D. The
term
“Beneficial
Occupancy”
means
the time when the Lessor has met the requirements of the Lease in order to
place
the Premises in a condition of occupancy by the Lessee.
E. In
the
event that Beneficial Occupancy cannot occur due to inability of Lessor to
complete construction of the Premises in a reasonable manner as was anticipated
by the Parties on the date of the execution of this Lease, this Lease shall
terminate, and no rent payments shall be due from Lessee. Further, in such
case,
neither Party shall be liable for any expenses or obligations incurred by
the
other Party prior to the date of termination.
ARTICLE
3 -
OPTION TO EXTEND LEASE
The
Lessee shall not have the option to extend this Lease for the space shown
in
Exhibit A. If space is needed for an extended period the Lessee and Lessor
may
agree on leasing other space in XXXX for the extended period.
ARTICLE
4 -
RENT
A. MONTHLY
RENT PAYMENTS -
The
Lessee covenants and agrees to pay Lessor as rental for said Premises a monthly
Rent of one hundred fifty dollars and eighty cents ($150.80), payable in
advance
on the first day of each month during the term of this Lease, beginning on
the
Beneficial Occupancy. The Rent for successive terms of this Lease shall be
mutually agreed upon by the Parties prior to the commencement of the new
term.
If the parties cannot agree upon such new Rent, then the Lease shall
terminate.
Rent
Space
Type
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Rented
Usable
Square
Feet (USF)
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Rental
Rate
$/USF/MO
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Monthly
Rent
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Entrepreneur
Lab
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145
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$1.040
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$150.80
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Interest
shall accrue on all unpaid Rent more than thirty (30) days past due at a
rate of
1 1/2 % per month until such Rent, including accrued interest, is paid in
full.
B. FIRST
AND
LAST MONTH’S
RENT
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Concurrently with the Lessee’s
execution of this Lease, the Lessee shall deliver to the Lessor the sum of
three
hundred one dollars and sixty cents ($301.60) to be applied to the first
and
last month’s
Rent,
and for performance by Lessee of Lessee’s
obligations hereunder, notwithstanding any other obligations of the Lessee
as
defined in this Lease. This amount shall not bear interest. Any balance shall
be
returned to Lessee at the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease,
after
satisfaction of any and all of Lessee’s
obligations under this Lease.
ARTICLE
5 - USE OF PREMISES
A. The
following definitions apply to the three classes of XXXX Lessees. The
classification of this Lease is designated on the cover page
hereto:
Class
G -
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Lessee’s
allowable use of Premises is limited to general research, development
and
testing not routinely involving the use of chemicals or the handling
or
generation of chemical or dangerous wastes or causing environmental
hazards. Certain materials that are incidental to Lessees activities
but
have specific handling and disposal requirements (such as lubricants
and
solvents) will be identified by the parties and subjected to applicable
XXXX policies, protocols and procedures.
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Class
W -
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Lessee’s
allowable use of Premises includes Class G activities, plus the
routine
handling and disposal of limited volumes of chemicals and hazardous
materials in solid, liquid or gaseous forms.
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Class
R -
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Lessee’s
allowable use of Premises includes Class W activities, plus the
handling
and disposal of such volumes of dangerous wastes that the
Lessee’s
activities are subject to the requirements of the XXXX special
RCRA./RD&D permit.
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B. Lessee
agrees that the Premises are to be used for approved purposes only, and for
no
other purpose without the prior written consent of the Lessor. Lessee shall
not
allow use of the Premises in a manner inconsistent with those approved purposes.
Lessee acknowledges that engaging in activities upon the Premises which are
in
any way inconsistent with approved purposes, or in any manner increase
Lessor’s
insurance premiums, or which are determined to be illegal, shall constitute
breach of this Lease. Lessee further agrees to notify Lessor immediately
upon
identification of any condition or event that is inconsistent with the following
approved purposes:
Approved
Purposes: Fabricating and testing encapsulated specimens.
Lessee
shall comply with all local, state and federal laws, rules, orders, regulations
or requirements relating to Lessee’s
use and
occupancy of the Premises, or any aspect of Lessee’s
performance of its obligations under this Lease. Lessee shall indemnify and
hold
the Lessor harmless from all liability resulting from any violation thereof
by
the Lessee or any of its agents, officers, employees, subcontractors or
invitees.
C. Exhibit
B
sets forth by reference XXXX policies, protocols and procedures and related
documents for which Lessee must be in compliance while conducting activities
on
the Premises. Lessee acknowledges that all documents referenced in Exhibit
B
have been provided, and the limitations and responsibilities of the Lessee
with
respect to those documents are understood. Lessee commits to Lessor that
all
activities of the Lessee, its agents, officers, employees, subcontractors,
licensees, and invitees conducted on the Premises shall be in full compliance
with the requirements set forth in this Lease, including those documents
applicable to Lessee’s
activities as identified in Exhibit B, and to additions and updates to those
documents that are provided in writing to the Lessee by the Lessor from time
to
time during the term of this Lease. Lessee further commits that all training
and
qualification requirements identified by the XXXX Facility Director, as
applicable, will be in place and maintained current during the conduct of
approved activities per the terms of this Lease.
D. Lessee
agrees to comply with the Tenant Operating Agreement, Exhibit C, and to post
said agreement in a prominent place upon the Premises and ensure that all
Lessee
employees, subcontractors and invitees are familiar with the terms of that
agreement.
E. Lessee
agrees to reasonably cooperate with other XXXX tenants and XXXX management
in
coordinating test schedules, pooling inventories and sharing inventory in
order
to comply with permit related limits and in order to reduce the amount of
space
required to be activated under the various permits.
F. Lessee
shall be responsible to pay any fines or penalties levied by any entity with
jurisdictional authority over XXXX for which Lessee is determined to be
responsible. If the Parties are unable to agree on responsibility, the Parties
will proceed to resolve their disagreement per Article 26, “Disputes”.
G. Lessee
shall ensure that the following prohibited articles are not brought onto
the
XXXX property and/or into the facility: firearms, non-prescriptive controlled
drugs, alcoholic beverages.
Failure
to comply with the terms of this Article 5 shall be grounds for default as
set
forth in Article 27, “Default”.
See
also Article 23, “Inspection
of Premises”,
which
defines Lessor’s
right
to inspect the Premises for compliance with this Article 5.
ARTICLE
6 -
COMMON AREAS
The
Lessee shall have nonexclusive use of all areas of XXXX designated by the
Lessor
as common areas for the use generally of the tenants of XXXX. The Lessor
shall
maintain the common areas in good condition.
ARTICLE
7 -
ALTERATIONS TO AND RESTORATION OF PREMISES
Prior
to
the commencement of the initial leasehold term, in order to ready the Premises
for Beneficial Occupancy, the Lessor shall, at its own expense, complete
any
alterations to the Premises that are generally identified in Exhibit A. Upon
early termination or expiration of any leasehold term, the Lessor, at its
option, may require that the Premises, including alterations by Lessor, be
restored, at the Lessee’s
expense, to the condition of the Premises at the time of commencement of
the
respective leasehold term (including appropriate cleaning and disposal of
any
chemicals, wastes, residues and equipment), absent normal wear and tear by
the
Lessee.
ARTICLE
8 -
IMPROVEMENTS TO AND RESTORATION OF PREMISES BY LESSEE
A. After
the
commencement of any leasehold term, and at Lessee’s
own
expense, the Lessee may make additions or improvements to the Premises after
having obtained Lessor’s
prior
written approval to do so. The design and installation and operation of such
improvements shall be in compliance with all applicable codes and standards
and
XXXX environmental commitments. Upon early termination or expiration of the
respective leasehold term, all such improvements and additions shall become
the
property of Lessor; provided that upon termination or expiration of the
respective leasehold term, the Lessor, at its option, may require, at
Lessee’s
expense, that all such additions and improvements be removed and the Premises
restored to its condition at the time of commencement of the respective
leasehold term, absent normal wear and tear by the Lessee. Prior to the
construction of any additions or improvements, Lessee shall, at the reasonable
request of the Lessor, obtain payment and performance bonds as required by
law
to assure payment to all contractors, subcontractors, laborers and material
suppliers.
B. Lessee
may, during any leasehold term, and subject to Lessor’s
prior
written approval, such approval not be unreasonably withheld, install in
the
Premises such furnishing, machinery, equipment and fixtures as Lessee deems
necessary for its use of the Premises, provided such furnishings, machinery,
equipment, or fixtures do not materially damage the Premises, are not hazardous
to other tenants or users of the property upon which the Premises are situated,
are not in conflict with Lessor’s
permits
or any other applicable operating, code or regulatory requirements, and do
not
unduly interfere with any other tenant’s
use and
enjoyment of their premises. During the respective leasehold term, the
furnishings, machinery, equipment, and fixtures shall remain the personal
property of the Lessee. Upon early termination or expiration of the respective
leasehold term, if there is no default by the Lessee in the Lease, the Lessee
shall have the right to remove all such furnishings, machinery, equipment
and
fixtures from the Premises regardless of whether this personal property is
attached to the Premises by piping, wiring, bolts or otherwise. After the
removal of the furnishing, machinery, equipment or fixtures from the leased
Premises, the Lessee shall restore, at its own expense, the Premises to its
condition at the commencement of the respective leasehold term, absent normal
wear and tear by the Lessee.
ARTICLE
9 -
ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES
The
taking of possession of the Premises by the Lessee shall constitute an
acknowledgment by Lessee that the Premises are in good and habitable condition
and as represented by Lessor.
ARTICLE
10 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
A. All
matters regarding maintenance and repair of the Premises (and Common areas
if
applicable) shall be referred to:
Name:
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Xxxxxx
X. XxXxxx
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Office
Address:
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X.X.
Xxx 000
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Xxxxxxxx,
XX 00000
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Work
Phone Number:
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(000)000-0000
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Pager
Number:
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After
Hours Number:
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Said
individual or his/her designee shall be available at all times to receive
such
contracts.
B. The
Lessor shall provide and pay for maintenance, repair and replacement of the
Premises, including the building interior, exterior, grounds, and all equipment,
fixtures, and appurtenances furnished by the Lessor under this Lease in order
to
keep the same in good repair and habitable condition, except for damage
resulting from willful abuse or negligence of the Lessee. The Lessor shall
have
the right to enter upon the Premises at reasonable times in order to inspect
the
same and to perform such maintenance and repair, as well as replacement,
but
this right shall be exercised in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere
with Lessee’s
use of
the Premises.
C. Maintenance,
repair, and replacement services by the Lessor, in accordance with Paragraph
B,
include the following:
1.
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Snow
removal and ice control in parking areas and sidewalks;
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2.
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Painting
of interior and exterior of the building as required for good maintenance
practice;
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3.
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Scheduled
routine preventive maintenance of existing building mechanical,
electrical
and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to
minimize
breakdown;
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4.
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Repair
or replacement of existing building mechanical, electrical and
HVAC
systems caused by wear and tear during ordinary use of these systems.
This
includes required relamping of interior and exterior light
fixtures;
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5.
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Grounds
maintenance including complete grass, tree, and shrub care and
clean-up
plus maintenance and repair of automatic underground sprinkler
system;
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6.
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Pest
control on interior (sprays will not be used on interiors) and
exterior of
building to control ants, insects, rodents, or other common pests
to
maintain the Premises in habitable condition;
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7.
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Replacement/repair
of exterior and interior worn or failed structural components of
the
building.
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8.
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Replacement
of carpet and drapes and/or blinds as needed. Replacements should
be color
coordinated with the existing draperies and/or blinds and floor
coverings.
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9.
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Perform
or have performed all necessary inspections, periodic testing,
and
maintenance of elevators, fire extinguishers, fire alarm, and fire
preventive equipment and systems in accordance with applicable
laws,
regulations and warranties.
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10.
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Planned
electrical outages, of any duration, affecting the Premises, will
not be
initiated by the Lessor without notification of the Lessee at least
48
hours in advance of such outage.
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11.
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In
the event a fire suppression or detection system is out of service,
the
Lessor shall notify the Lessee and provide a manned fire watch
during
non-working hours. The fire watch shall be performed on a minimum
frequency of every two (2) hours.
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D. In
the
event of emergencies or unscheduled utility service outages, the Lessee may
perform such maintenance and/or repairs as are necessary to ensure continuity
of
critical operations or protection of equipment. Expenses incurred by the
Lessee
in such events shall be used, as a basis for determining the amount the Lessor
shall reimburse the Lessee for such expenses or for determining an equitable
reduction in the rent.
ARTICLE
11 -
JANITORIAL SERVICES
A. The
Lessor shall provide and pay for all janitorial services for common use areas,
and shall keep those portions of the Premises in good and habitable condition.
Janitorial services shall be performed during normal working hours.
B. Janitorial
services by the Lessor, in accordance with Paragraph A, include as applicable,
but are not limited to the following:
1.
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Daily
(Monday through Friday)
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a.
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Trash
receptacles shall have plastic liners. Receptacles shall be emptied
every
other day with the trash removed from the building.
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b.
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Dust
desks, tables, and other office furniture and counter tops with
approved
treated wiping cloth. Do not dust desks if there are papers on
them. (Use
of feather dusters not permitted.)
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c.
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Dust
all ledges and other flat surfaces, except as noted in
2.a.
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d.
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Properly
arrange furniture, as applicable.
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e.
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Dust
mop all vinyl and linoleum floors with approved treated mop cover,
and
remove spots from spills or tracking.
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f.
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Vacuum
carpeted areas as required.
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g.
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Wash
and clean thoroughly all restrooms, including floors, fixtures
and
mirrors.
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h.
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Refill
paper towel racks, soap dispensers, toilet paper and toilet seat
cover
racks as needed.
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i.
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Clean
all lavatories and hardware; mop floors every other
day.
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j.
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Clean
drinking fountains.
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k.
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Clean
and refill sand urns.
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l.
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Remove
fingerprints from door glass as needed.
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m.
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Clean
entryways as needed; remove spider webs from entryways.
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n.
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Sweep
entryway landings and steps.
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o.
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Wash
and clean thoroughly lunchroom/vending room floors, table and counter
tops, sink, and exterior surfaces of
appliances.
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2.
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Once
a Week
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a.
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Clean
air vents.
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3.
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Once
a Month
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a.
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Clean
linoleum and vinyl floors and re-wax.
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b.
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Clean
venetian blinds.
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4.
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Once
Every Three (3) Months
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a.
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Wash
trashcans as required.
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5.
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Once
every Six (6) Months
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a.
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Vacuum
drapes.
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b.
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Wash
inside and outside of windows.
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6.
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Yearly
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a.
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Shampoo
carpet.
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b.
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Clean
drapes as required.
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c.
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Clean
light fixtures.
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ARTICLE
12 -
UTILITY CHARGES
The
Lessor shall pay utility charges, including but not limited to electricity,
sewer and water, provided that each tenant has similar utility demands. Lessee
shall pay any utility charges that are reasonably demonstrated by Lessor
to be
in excess of average tenant demands. Lessee shall provide, to the extent
practical and at its sole expense, for separate utility metering of loads
that
can be reasonably expected to significantly exceed average tenant
demands.
ARTICLE
13 - TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
The
Lessee shall pay, and hold the Lessor harmless from, all state, federal and
local taxes and assessments levied against the Lessee’s
property, the improvements thereon, the leasehold interest, or any business
activities performed by Lessee In XXXX during the term of this Lease. Lessee
may, in good faith, contest the validity or the amount of any tax or assessment
which it is required to pay hereunder, and while such contest is continuing
in
good faith, the Lessee may, to the extent permitted by law, refuse to pay
such
tax or assessment.
ARTICLE
14- ASSUMPTION OF RISK
A. The
Lessee assumes all risk of injury to persons or damage to property occurring
in
or about the leased Premises as a result of Lessee’s
use or
occupancy of the leased Premises, the negligence or willful misconduct of
Lessee, its agents, officers, employees, invitees or licenses, or as a result
of
Lessee’s
failure
to perform or abide by any of the covenants or conditions of this Lease.
The
Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for any costs or expenses, including
attorney’s
fees,
which Lessor may incur in defending any such claim.
B. The
Lessor shall not be responsible for any injuries or damages incurred by Lessee,
its agents, officers, employees, invitees or licensees arising from acts
or
omissions of any co-tenants or from any cause other than the negligence or
willful misconduct of Lessor or its employees.
ARTICLE
15- LIENS
The
Lessee shall keep the Premises and the property in which the Premises are
situated, free from any liens or encumbrances arising out of any work performed,
materials furnished or obligations incurred by Lessee. If any such lien is
filed
against XXXX, the Lessee’s
leasehold interest, the Lessor or the Lessor’s
property, the Lessee shall cause the same to be discharged within twenty
(20)
days after the date of filing the same.
ARTICLE
16- LESSEE’S
LIABILITY INSURANCE
A. The
Lessee shall, at Lessee’s
expense, maintain commercial general liability insurance with an insurer
acceptable to the Lessor, insuring against any and all claims for injury
to or
death of persons and loss of or damage to property occurring upon, in or
about
the Premises arising from an act or omission of the Lessee or any of its
agents,
contractors, representatives, licensees or invites. Such insurance shall
have
liability limits appropriate to Lessee’s
Approved Purposes as set forth in Article 5, “Use
of
Premises”,
but not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) [Class
G Lease = $1 million,]
combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence and in
the
aggregate.
B. The
Lessee shall, at Lessee’s
expense, maintain environmental hazards insurance with an insurer acceptable
to
the Lessor, insuring against any and all claims for any environmental impairment
caused by Lessee’s
actions
within XXXX, including third party bodily injury, property damage and cleanup
costs arising from a pollution occurrence. Such insurance shall have liability
limits appropriate to Lessee’s
Approved Purposes as set forth in Article 5, “Use
of
Premises”,
but not
less than ____ no _____ dollars ($ 0______) [Class G Lease = $0] combined
single
limit per occurrence and in the aggregate. If the policy is not a “claims
made”
policy,
a minimum two-year discovery and reporting of claims period is
required.
Lessee
or
Lessee’s
insurer
shall have the option to perform any required remediation, or to pay for
or
reimburse the costs of any required remediation to the satisfaction of the
Lessor, Lessor’s
insurer
and the responsible regulatory authorities.
C. All
insurance required per paragraph A and B above:
1.
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shall
be primary insurance as respects the Lessor for any and all covered
Lessee
liabilities arising from an act or omission of the Lessee or any
of its
agents, contractors, representatives, licenses, or invitees. Any
such
insurance maintained by the Lessor shall be excess of Lessee’s
insurance and shall not contribute to it. The liability of Lessee
and any
of its insures shall not be reduced, offset, or otherwise affected
by the
existence and/or collectability of any insurance maintained by
Lessor;
and
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2.
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shall
contain a provision whereby the carrier agrees not to cancel or
significantly modify the insurance without thirty (30) days prior
to
written notice to the Lessor; and
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3.
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shall
name the Lessor as additional insured; and
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4.
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shall
not contain a severability of interests
exclusion.
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The
Parties understand that they will be bound by the comparative fault laws
of the
State of Washington.
D. On
or
before taking possession of the Premises pursuant to this Lease, the Lessee
shall provide the Lessor with a copy of the insurance policies and certificates
evidencing the aforesaid insurance coverage required per paragraphs A and
B
above, with underwriters acceptable to the Lessor, such acceptance by Lessor
not
to be unreasonably withheld. Renewal certificates and any changes in terms
or
underwriter shall be furnished to the Lessor for approval at least thirty
(30)
days prior to the expiration date of each policy for which a certificate
was
theretofore furnished.
ARTICLE
17 -
LESSEE’S
FIRE INSURANCE
The
Parties understand that Lessee assumes all responsibility for loss to its
personal property and leasehold improvements and alterations on the Premises,
and Lessee’s
loss of
income due to fire on the Premises. Lessor is in no way responsible for
insuring, replacing or repairing Lessee’s
personal property, leasehold improvements and alterations, or loss of income,
except for loss to Lessee’s
personal property as a direct result of Lessor’s
negligent acts, errors or omissions.
ARTICLE
18 - LESSOR’S
FIRE INSURANCE
The
Lessor shall, at Lessor’s
expense, maintain for XXXX a Commercial Property Policy including a Causes
of
Loss -
Special
Form, in an amount of the replacement value of the facility and permanently
installed fixtures and equipment. All proceeds of any such insurance shall
be
payable to Lessor and shall be applied to the restoration of the Premises.
Any
proceeds of such insurance remaining after such restoration shall belong
to the
Lessor.
ARTICLE
19 - CONDEMNATION
In
the
event that an authority superior to the Lessor, such as the State of Washington
or the United States of America should condemn the Premises of the XXXX facility
for public use, whether the right condemned shall consist of the fee simple
title or interest less than fee simple but of such nature as to render
operations by the Lessee impractical or unfeasible, then this Lease Agreement
shall forthwith terminate. Lessor shall not be obligated in any way to Lessee
as
a result of such condemnation, except to pay to Lessee any sums actually
paid to
Lessor by the condemning authority for rent paid by Lessee but not yet earned
by
Lessor, or for leasehold improvements owned by Lessee. Lessee shall be
responsible for recovering any damages to which Lessee is legally entitled
directly from the condemning authority.
ARTICLE
20 - DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION
A. If
the
Premises or the XXXX facility are damaged or destroyed by fire or any cause
other than an act or omission of Lessee, its employees, agents, invitees,
or
licensees, the Lessor shall restore the Premises and the XXXX facility, except
for such fixtures, improvements and alterations as are installed by Lessee,
as
nearly as practicable to their condition immediately prior to such damage
or
destruction. The Lessee, at the Lessee’s
expense, shall so restore all such fixtures, improvements, and alterations
installed by the Lessee. The Lessor, at Lessee’s
expense, shall so restore the Premises and the XXXX facility with respect
to all
damage, including contamination of the XXXX facility or the environment,
caused
by any act or omission of Lessee, its employees, agents, invitees or licenses,
and the Lessee agrees to reimburse Lessor upon demand for all sums expended
for
such restoration. The obligations to restore provided in this paragraph shall
be
subject to Lessor’s
termination rights provided below. Any restoration shall be promptly commenced
and diligently prosecuted. The Lessor shall not be liable for any special,
consequential or punitive damages by reason of any such damage or
destruction.
B. Notwithstanding
any of the foregoing provisions of this Article 20, in the event the Premises
or
the XXXX facility shall be destroyed or damaged to such an extent that the
Lessor deems that it is not economically feasible to restore the same, then
the
Lessor may terminate this Lease as of the date of the damage or destruction
by
giving the Lessee notice to that effect.
C. If
the
Lessor undertakes to restore the Premises or the XXXX facility as provided
within this Article 20, then commencing with the date of the damage or
destruction and continuing throughout the period of restoration, the rent
for
the Premises shall be abated for such period in the same proportion as the
untenable portion of each type of space within the Premises as defined in
paragraph 4A, “MONTHLY
RENT PAYMENTS”
bears to
the whole thereof, except that there shall be no abatement to the extent
that
any such damage or destruction is caused by any act or omission of the Lessee,
its employees, agents, invitees or licensees.
ARTICLE
21 - ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Neither
this Lease nor any right hereunder may be assigned, transferred, encumbered
or
sublet in whole or in part by the Lessee, by operation of law or otherwise,
without the Lessor’s
prior
written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The Lessor
may
assign its interest in this Lease.
ARTICLE
22 - CLOSURE AND SURRENDER OF PREMISES
A. Subject
to the covenants and conditions set forth within this Lease, the Lessee,
at the
expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, shall quit and surrender
the
Premises in good, neat, clean and sanitary condition, except for reasonable
wear
and tear, and damage not caused by acts or omissions by Lessee, its employees,
agents, invitees or licensees.
B. Lessee
shall provide a level of financial assurance acceptable to Lessor, demonstrating
Lessee’s
ability
to restore the Premises as required by paragraph 22A above. The amount of
financial assurance shall be based on a closure plan with a corresponding
cost
estimate prepared by Lessee and accepted by Lessor. The closure plan and
financial assurance shall be provided in a form acceptable to Lessor prior
to
Beneficial Occupancy. Such financial assurance may take the form
of:
1.
Insurance
2.
Financial Test (Self-Insurance)
3.
Corporate Guarantee
4.
Irrevocable Letter of Credit
5.
Trust
Fund
6.
Bond
7.
Combination of trust fund(s), bond(s), letter(s) of credit, and
insurance.
Unless
otherwise required in writing by Lessor, the requirement for a closure plan
and
proof of financial assurance are required only for Class W and R
tenants.
ARTICLE
23 -
INSPECTION OF PREMISES
Subject
to the Security provisions of Article 33, “Security”,
the
Lessee shall allow Lessor free access at all reasonable times to said Premises
for the purpose of inspection and to fulfill any of Lessor’s
obligations under this Lease. Lessor shall have the right to inspect the
Premises and review Lessee’s
activities to provide reasonable assurance to the Lessor and/or regulatory
authorities that such activities and condition of the Premises are in compliance
with applicable environmental regulations and permit conditions or commitments,
industrial safety, legal, policy, procedural and protocol requirements
established for XXXX and applicable to Lessee’s
activities with XXXX. Such review shall in no way relieve Lessee of primary
responsibility or liability for such compliance, nor the consequences of
any
failure of Lessee to comply.
ARTICLE
24 - INSTALLATION OF SIGNS
The
Lessee will not cause or permit the display of any sign, notice or advertisement
in or about the Premises or the XXXX facility without Lessor’s
prior
written consent.
Lessor
shall have the right to place and maintain “For
Rent”
signs in
a conspicuous place on said Premises for thirty (30) days prior to expiration
of
this Lease.
ARTICLE
25 -
HOLDOVER
If
the
Lessee lawfully holds over after the expiration of the term of this Lease,
such
tenancy shall be a month-to-month tenancy. During such tenancy the Lessee
agrees
to pay Lessor the same rate as provided herein, and to be bound by all the
applicable terms, covenants and conditions herein specified.
ARTICLE
26 -
DISPUTES
Pending
resolution of a disputed matter, the Parties shall continue performance of
their
respective obligations pursuant to this Lease. Disputes regarding any factual
matter relating to this Lease shall be discussed by the Parties’
authorized representatives who shall use their reasonable efforts to amicably
and promptly resolve the dispute. Should the authorized representatives be
unable to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to
this
Lease, or the breach thereof, the Parties agree that the controversy or claim
shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon
the
award rendered by the Arbitrator(s) shall be entered in any court having
jurisdiction thereof.
ARTICLE
27 -
DEFAULT
A. If
any
rents reserved, or any part thereof, shall be and remain unpaid when the
same
shall become due, or if Lessee shall violate or default in any of the covenants
and agreements herein contained and, after receiving written notice of such
violation or default, fail to remedy in a timely matter, then the Lessor
may
terminate this Lease upon giving the notice required by law, and re-enter
and
take possession of said Premises. Notwithstanding such re-entry by Lessor,
the
liability of Lessee for the rent, leasehold tax, and utilities provided herein,
as well as the financial obligations and guarantees set forth in Section
4,
“Rent”,
shall
not be extinguished for the balance of the term of the Lease. Lessee shall
continue to pay the rent, leasehold tax, and utilities as they due, and
covenants and agrees to make good to the Lessor any deficiency arising after
re-entry and re-letting of the Premises at a lessor rental than herein agreed
to. The Lessee shall pay such deficiency each month as the amount thereof
is
ascertained by the Lessor.
B. If
by
reason of any default on the part of the Lessee it becomes necessary for
the
Lessor to employ an attorney or in case Lessor shall bring suit to recover
any
rent due hereunder, or for breach of any provision of this Lease or to recover
any rent due hereunder, or for breach of any provision of this Lease or to
recover possession of the leased premises, or if Lessee shall bring any action
for any relief against Lessor, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this
Lease, the prevailing party in such action shall be awarded reasonable
attorney’s
fees
and all costs and expenses expended or incurred in connection with such
action.
C. The
rights and remedies of the Lessor in this Article are in addition to any
other
rights or remedies provided by law and under the Lease.
ARTICLE
28 -
TERMINATION
Notwithstanding
the provisions set forth in Article 27, “Default”,
this
Lease may be terminated in whole or from time to time in part by either party,
whenever a party determines that such action is in its best interests. In
the
event of a partial termination of the Lease, the terminating party shall
give
the other party at least ninety (90) days advanced written notice of its
intent
to terminate. Rental payments after a partial termination shall be reduced
in
proportion to the related reduction in occupancy of the Premises. In the
event
of a termination of the total Lease, the terminating party shall make reasonable
efforts to give the other party at least one hundred eighty (180 days) notice
of
its intent to terminate, but in no case shall less than ninety (90) days
advanced written notice of its intent to terminate be given. Rent payments
after
a total termination shall be payable through the time Lessee occupies the
Premises.
ARTICLE
29 -
NOTICES
All
notices, demands, and requests to be given by either party to the other shall
be
in writing and served either personally or sent by United States mail, postage
pre-paid, to the addresses listed below:
TO
LESSOR at:
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Energy
Northwest
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Attention:
Xx. X.X. Xxxxxx
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Mail
Drop 817
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X.X.
Xxx 000
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Xxxxxxxx,
XX 00000
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TO
LESSEE at:
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx
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IsoRay,
LLC
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0000
Xxxxx
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Xxxxxxxx,
XX 00000
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ARTICLE
30 -
WAIVER OF RIGHTS
The
failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
covenants and conditions of this Lease, or to exercise any option or right
xxxxx
conferred, shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of any
such
option or right, or any other covenants or agreements, but the same shall
be and
remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE
31- TRANSFER OF OBLIGATION
The
covenants and conditions of this Lease shall be binding upon the heirs, legal
representatives, successors and agreed assigns of any or all the Parties
hereto.
ARTICLE
32 -
GOVERNING LAW
This
Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
ARTICLE
33 -
SECURITY
A. Both
Lessor and Lessee, and their respective, employees, agents, invitees and
licensees agree to comply with all security regulations and procedures
established by the Lessor for the XXXX facility. Lessor shall provide Lessee
employees, and such other individuals designated by Lessee, with electronic
security access and photo identification cards for access to the general
XXXX
facility, including common use areas. Lessee shall pay Lessor thirty dollars
($30) for each electronic access key card with picture or twenty-five dollars
($25) for a keycard without a picture and ten dollars ($10) for a photo ID
card
only, or for replacements thereof due to damage or loss.
B. Lessee
shall provide and maintain at its sole expense its own security provisions
specific to portions of the Lessee Premises for which Lessee security
requirements exceed those general XXXX facility security provisions provided
by
Lessor. Lessee shall provide Lessor reasonable access to such Lessee secured
areas in case of emergency, and to provide Lessor with reasonable assurance
that
Lessee remains in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Lease,
and to
conduct routine facility maintenance and inspections in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Lease.
ARTICLE
34 -
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
The
Lessee shall be solely responsible for all Lessee activities conducted within
XXXX to ensure that such activities are, on an on-going basis, in compliance
with the environmental/regulatory requirements of the Environmental Protection
Agency or the Washington State Department of Ecology, the health and safety
requirements of OSHA, WSHA, the city of Richland and Xxxxxx County, and with
any
environmental or personnel health and safety requirements that may be
established and communicated in writing by XXXX management.
Lessee
agrees to collect and dispose of any and all hazardous waste generated by
his or
her activities at XXXX in compliance with local, state, and federal laws
and
regulations. If Lessee’s
waste
generation activity qualifies for Small Quantity Generator (SQG) status as
described in WAC 173-303-070(8), Lessee may, in accordance with XXXX Procedure
16.0, arrange for disposal through the Xxxxxx County SQG Program (phone
000-0000) at the Regional Moderate Risk Waste Facility located at the City
of
Richland Landfill. If the Lessee intends to arrange disposal at another
facility, the XXXX Director shall be so informed at least 30 days in advance
of
disposal. The Lessee agrees that all hazardous wastes will be accumulated
in
accordance with the satellite accumulation requirements of WAC 173-303-200(2).
If the Lessee’s
hazardous waste generation activity exceeds the small quantity generator
criteria, the Lessee’s
wastes
shall be managed through the XXXX 90-Day accumulation area in conformance
with
XXXX Procedure 9.0 and this contract.
ARTICLE
35 -
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
The
Contract comprises the following documents in the order of precedence set
forth
below:
1.
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Amendments
or Supplemental Agreements to XXXX Lease
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2.
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XXXX
Lease
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3.
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Exhibit
A, Description of Premises
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4.
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Exhibit
B, Applicable Protocols, Policies, Procedures and Other
Documents
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The
above
order of precedence controls in the event of any conflict, inconsistency
or
ambiguity in the terms and conditions set forth within these
documents.
ARTICLE
36 -
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This
document contains the entire and integrated agreement of the Parties and
may not
be modified or amended except in writing signed and acknowledged by both
Parties.
ARTICLE
37 -
SIGNATURES
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have signed this Lease on the date(s)
written below.
/s/
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Contracting Officer
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4/23/01
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LESSOR:
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Title
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Date
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/s/
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Assistant
Manager, IsoRay
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4/23/01
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LESSEE:
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Title
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Date
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Supply
System Contract #
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Revision
No: 4
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Tenant
Lease Agreement #
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Effective
Date _______
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STATE OF WASHINGTON ) | ||
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ss.
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County
of Xxxxxx )
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On
this
day of 23
April, 2001,
before
me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the state of Washington,
duly
commissioned and sworn, personally appeared X.X.
Xxxxxxxx,
to me
known to be the Assistant
Manager
of
ISORAY,
LLC,
that
executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to
be
the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and
purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that _____ was authorized
to
execute the said instrument and that the seal affixed (if any) is the corporate
seal of said corporation.
Witness
my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year above
written.
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx | ||
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, | ||
Residing at Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 | ||
My
commission expires 00-00-00
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XXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX ) | ||
)
ss.
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County
of Xxxxxx )
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On
this
25 day of April 2001, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and
for the
state of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared
Xxxxxx
X. Xxxxxx,
to me
known to be the Pr.
Contracting Officer
of the
Energy Northwest, that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged
the
said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation,
for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that
he
was
authorized to execute the said instrument and that the seal affixed (if any)
is
the corporate seal of said corporation.
Witness
my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year above
written.
/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx | ||
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, | ||
Residing at Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 | ||
My
commission expires 11-29-03
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