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Exhibit 10.20
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A GAMMA KNIFE UNIT
THIS AGREEMENT FOR A GAMMA KNIFE UNIT on June 1, 1998, (hereinafter,
referred to as the "Agreement") is entered into between GK Financing, LLC, a
California Limited Liability Company, (hereinafter referred to as "GKF"), and
Kettering Medical Center, an Ohio non-profit corporation, (hereinafter referred
to as "Medical Center").
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, Medical Center wants to lease a Leksell Stereotactic Gamma Unit
Manufactured by Elekta Instruments, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the
"Equipment"); and
WHEREAS, GKF is willing to lease the Equipment which GKF has acquired
from Elekta Instruments, Inc., a Georgia corporation (hereinafter referred to as
"Elekta"), to Medical Center, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
NOW, therefore, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the
promises contained herein, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Execution of LGK Agreement by and between Medical Center and Elekta.
Medical Center agrees that simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement
it shall execute that certain LGK Agreement with Elekta, (hereinafter referred
to as the "LGK Agreement"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and
incorporated herein by this reference. Medical Center agrees to fulfill all of
its obligations under the LGK Agreement and acknowledges that GKF is a third
party beneficiary of the LGK Agreement. Medical Center shall fully indemnify and
hold harmless GKF in the event that GKF suffers any loss, damage, claim or
expense (including attorneys' fees) solely as a result of Medical Center's
breach or alleged breach of the LGK Agreement.
2. Delivery of the Equipment and Site preparation. GKF shall arrange to
have the Equipment delivered to Medical Center , at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx.,
Xxxxxxxxx, XX (the "Site") in coordination with Elekta. GKF shall exert its best
faith efforts to expedite the delivery of the Equipment in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement for the Equipment by and between
GKF and Elekta. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, it is understood and
agreed that GKF has made no representations and warranties to Medical Center
concerning actual delivery dates or schedules for the Equipment at the Site.
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Medical Center shall provide a safe, convenient and properly prepared
Site, at its own expense, in accordance with all of the Equipment manufacturer's
(Elekta's) guidelines, specifications, technical instruments and Site Planning
Criteria (which Site Planning Criteria are attached hereto as Exhibit C to
Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by this reference), which criteria shall
include Elekta's estimated delivery schedule when and as received by GKF, on
Medical Center controlled property (The "Site") for the proper performance of
Gamma Knife procedures. Site location shall be acceptable to GKF. Medical Center
shall prepare at its sole cost and expense the requisite site plans and
specifications and shall submit them to Elekta and GKF for approval. Medical
Center shall obtain, in a timely manner, a User License from the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission and/or appropriate state agency authorizing it to take
possession of the Cobalt Supply and shall obtain such other licenses, permits,
approvals, consents and authorizations, which may be required by local
governmental or other regulatory agencies for the Site, its preparation, the
charging of the Equipment with its Cobalt Supply, the conduct of Acceptance
tests, and the use of the Equipment all as more fully set forth in Article 3.1
of the LGK Agreement.
3. Commencement of Term. The Term (hereinafter defined) of this
Agreement shall commence upon the performance of the first clinical Gamma Knife
procedure at the Site (the "Commencement Date"). Medical Center shall become
liable to GKF for the payments referred to in Paragraph 6 hereinbelow upon the
Commencement Date.
4. Costs of Site Preparation; Costs of Installation. Medical Center's
obligations shall include preparation of plans and specifications for the
construction and preparation of the Site in such form as will result in the
Site, when constructed in accordance with such plans and specifications, being
in full compliance with Elekta's Site Planning Criteria. Medical Center shall at
its own expense and risk, prepare, construct and make ready the Site as
necessary, for the installation of the Equipment, including, but not limited to,
providing any temporary and/or permanent shielding for the charging of the
equipment and its use, selecting and preparing a proper foundation for the
Equipment and for such shielding and walls, as well as proper alignment of the
Site and wiring. Medical Center shall be financially responsible for the
positioning of the Equipment on its foundation at the Site.
Medical Center shall also at its own expense select, purchase and
install all radiation monitoring equipment and devices, safety circuits and
radiation warning signs needed for the Equipment at the Site, according to all
applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, recommendations or
custom.
Upon completion of the Site, Medical Center shall warrant that the Site
will be safe and suitable for its use of the Equipment. Medical Center shall
fully indemnify and hold harmless GKF from any and all loss, liability, damage,
expense or claim (including attorneys' fees) which GKF may suffer and incur and
which relate to the Site and the Equipment's positioning thereon.
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Medical Center shall be liable to GKF for any damage to the Equipment
caused by (a) defects in construction of the Site or defects in the positioning
of the Equipment at the Site; (b) defects arising out of materials or parts
provided, modified or designed by Medical Center with respect to the Site; or
(c) negligent or intentional acts of omission or commission by Medical Center or
any of its officers, agents, physicians, and employees in connection with the
Site preparation or operation of the Equipment at the Site.
Medical Center warrants that it shall utilize its best efforts to
fulfill on an expeditious basis its obligations under this Paragraph 4. Medical
Center further warrants that it shall on a regular basis keep GKF informed of
Medical Center's progress in fulfilling its obligations pursuant to this
Paragraph 4. Should Medical Center not have all site preparations completed by
the delivery date specified by a separate agreement plus a sixty (60) day grace
period such that the site is acceptable for positioning and installation of the
equipment, Medical Center shall reimburse GKF at an interest rate of Bank of
America's prime rate plus 2% on GKF's equipment cost until the site is prepared
to allow positioning and installation of the equipment.
5. Term of the Equipment. GKF agrees to provide to Medical Center the
Equipment pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, for a term of ten (10) years
from the Commencement Date as described in Paragraph 3 hereinabove (the "Term")
, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
6. Per Procedure Payments. Medical Center shall pay to GKF a per
procedure payment of * for the use of the Equipment. A procedure shall be
defined as a single patient treatment session that may include one or more
isocenters during that session. Medical Center shall be billed on the fifteenth
(15th) and the last day of each month for the actual number of procedures
performed during the first and second half of the month, respectively. Medical
Center shall pay the procedures invoiced within thirty (30) days after being
invoiced. Interest shall begin to accrue at the rate of 1-1/2% per month on all
invoices remaining unpaid after 45 days.
7. Use of the Equipment. The Equipment may be used by Medical Center
only at the location stated above and shall not be removed therefrom. Medical
Center shall not assign or sublease the Equipment or its rights hereunder
without the prior written consent of GKF; which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. No permitted assignment or sublease shall relieve Medical
Center of any of its obligations hereunder. Medical Center shall not use nor
permit the Equipment to be used in any manner nor for any purpose for which, in
the opinion of Elekta or GKF, the Equipment is not designed or reasonably
suitable. Medical Center shall not permit any liens, whether voluntary or
involuntary, to attach to the Equipment, without the prior written consent of
GKF. Medical Center shall have no interest in the Equipment other than the
rights acquired as a lessee hereunder and the Equipment shall remain the
property of GKF regardless of the manner in which it may be installed or
attached at the Site. Medical Center shall, at GKF's request, affix to the
Equipment tags, decals, or plates furnished by GKF, indicating GKF's ownership
of the Equipment.
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8. Additional Covenants of Medical Center. In addition to the other
covenants made by Medical Center, Medical Center shall at its own cost and
expense:
(a) Provide properly trained professional, technical and support
personnel and supplies required for the proper performance of medical procedures
utilizing the Equipment.
(b) Assume all medical and financial responsibility for the overseers'
monitoring of all patients' medical condition and treatment.
(c) Fully comply with all of its obligations under the LGK Agreement.
(d) Indemnify GKF as herein provided: (i) Medical Center hereby agrees
to fully indemnify and/or reimburse (including attorneys' fees) GKF on a prompt
basis for any and all damage to the Equipment (including any violations by
Medical Center, its agents, officers, physicians, employees, successors and
assigns of the Service Agreement described in Paragraph 15 hereof) to the extent
such damages are caused by the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of
Medical Center, its agents, officers, physicians and employees. In the event the
Equipment is destroyed or rendered unusable, this indemnification shall extend
up to (but not exceed) the full replacement value of the Equipment at the time
of its destruction less salvage value, if any. (ii) Medical Center hereby
further agrees to indemnify and hold GKF, its agents, officers, employees,
successors and assigns, harmless from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, injuries, penalties, actions, costs
and expenses (including attorneys' fees) for all events and/or occurrences
described in Article 7.3 of the LGK Agreement to the same extent that Medical
Center agrees to indemnify Elekta thereunder. Medical Center further agrees to
fully indemnify and hold harmless GKF for any loss, damage, claim, or expense
(including attorneys' fees) GKF may suffer or incur as a result of Medical
Center's breach or breach alleged in litigation with regard to the LGK
Agreement.
(e) Provide reasonable and customary marketing materials (i.e.
brochures, announcements, etc.) and marketing support from an administrative and
physician (i.e. seminars by neurosurgeons and radiation therapists to referring
physicians, etc.) commitment standpoint for this clinical service.
9. Additional Covenants, Representations and Warranties of GKF. In
addition to the other covenants, representations and warranties, made by GKF in
this Agreement:
(a) GKF represents and warrants that GKF has full power and authority to
enter into this Agreement, and that this Agreement does not and will not violate
any agreement, contract or instrument binding upon GKF.
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(b) GKF represents and warrants to Medical Center that, upon delivery of
the Equipment to Medical Center, GKF shall use its best faith efforts to require
that Elekta meets its contractual obligations to GKF and in putting the
Equipment, as soon as possible, into good, safe and serviceable condition and
fit for its intended use in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications,
guidelines and field modification instructions.
(c) GKF represents and warrants that throughout the term of this
Agreement, Medical Center shall enjoy the use of the Equipment, free of the
rights of any other persons except for those rights reserved by GKF or granted
to Elekta under the LGK Agreement or under Elekta's Purchase Agreement with GKF.
(d) During the entire term of this agreement and subsequent extension
thereof, GKF shall maintain in full force and effect: (i) the Service Agreement
referenced in Paragraph 15 hereof; and (ii) any other service or other
agreements required to fulfill GKF's obligations to Medical Center pursuant to
this Paragraph 9(d). GKF represents and warrants that during the entire term of
this agreement and any subsequent extensions thereof, that it will fully pursue
any and all remedies it may have against Elekta under the Service Agreement to
insure that the Equipment will be in conformity with Elekta's warranties so that
it is free from defects in design, materials, and workmanship which result in
noncompliance with the specifications and/or Elekta's warranties to GKF. In no
event, however, shall the warranty obligations of GKF to Medical Center with
respect to the Equipment be greater or more extensive than Elekta's warranty
obligations to GKF with respect to the Equipment.
10. Ownership/Title. It is expressly understood that Medical Center
shall acquire no right, title or interest in or to the Equipment, other than the
right to the possession and use of the same in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
GKF may at its sole discretion finance the Equipment. Financing may be
in the form of an installment loan or a capitalized lease or other commercially
available debt instrument. Should GKF finance the Equipment through an
installment loan, GKF shall be required to provide the Equipment as collateral
against the loan. Should GKF finance the Equipment through a capitalized lease
title shall vest with the lessor until GKF exercises its buy-out option. In
addition, should GKF finance the Equipment, said agreement may be used as
collateral against the loan.
11. Cost of Use of the Equipment. Except as is otherwise provided
herein, Medical Center shall bear the entire cost of using the Equipment during
the Term of this Agreement. This shall include, but not be limited to, providing
trained professionals, technical and support personnel and supplies to properly
operate the Equipment. Medical Center shall be fully responsible and liable for
all acts and/or omissions of such professional, technical and support personnel.
12. Taxes. GKF shall pay any personal property taxes levied against the
Equipment and any other taxes or governmental fees or assessments, however
denoted,
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whether of the federal government, any state government or any local government,
levied or based on this Agreement or the use of the Equipment except for those
taxes, if any, pertaining to the gross income or gross receipts of Medical
Center.
13. Maintenance and Inspections. GKF agrees to exercise due and proper
care in the maintenance of the Equipment and to keep the Equipment in a good
state of repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Medical Center shall be
liable to GKF for all damage to the Equipment caused by the misuse, negligence,
improper use or other intentional or negligent acts or omissions of Medical
Center's employees, officers, agents, and physicians.
GKF (and Elekta) shall have the right of access to the Equipment for the
purpose of inspecting same at all reasonable times and upon reasonable notice
and with a minimum of interference to Medical Center's operations. In the event
the Equipment is improperly used by Medical Center or its employees, agents,
officers, and physicians, GKF may service or repair the same as needed and such
expense shall be paid by Medical Center, unless the repair is covered by the
Service Agreement described in Paragraph 15 hereof.
Any work so performed by or in the service or maintenance of the
Equipment as a result of Medical Center's failure or neglect to do so shall not
deprive GKF of any of its rights, remedies or actions against Medical Center for
damages caused by such failure or neglect.
14. Equipment Modifications/Additions/Upgrades. The parties agree that
the necessity and financial responsibility for modifications/additions/upgrades
to the Equipment, including the reloading of the Cobalt-60 source, shall be
discussed and mutually decided by GKF and Medical Center. *
15. Service Agreement. GKF warrants that it shall simultaneously with
the execution of this Agreement enter into a Service Agreement with Elekta.
16. Termination If, after the initial twenty-four (24) month period of
service, and subsequent 12 month periods of service, Medical Center does not
provide GKF with a reasonable economic justification to continue providing Gamma
Knife services hereunder, then and in that event, GKF shall have the option of
terminating this Agreement upon the giving of written notice to Medical Center
of said termination not less than ninety (90) days prior to GKF's designated
termination date.
17. Options to Extend Agreement.
(a) Medical Center shall have the option at the end of the ten (10) year
initial Term to:
(i) Renegotiate this Agreement for a five (5) year term.
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(ii) Terminate this Agreement. If Medical Center terminates this
Agreement at the end of the initial term, GKF shall remove the Gamma Knife
within an agreed upon period of time after the expiration of the ten (10) year
initial Term.
Medical Center shall exercise one (1) of the two (2) options
referred to above, by mailing an irrevocable written notice thereof to GKF at
Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000, Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, 00000, by
registered mail, postmarked on or before the end of the ninth (9th) year of the
ten (10) year initial Term of this Agreement. Any such notice shall be
sufficient if it states in substance that Medical Center elects to exercise its
option and states which of the two (2) options referred to above Medical Center
is exercising.
18. No Warranties by GKF. Medical Center warrants that as of the
Commencement Date, it shall have (a) thoroughly inspected the Equipment; (b)
determined for itself that all items of the Equipment are of a size, design,
capacity and manufacture selected by it; and (c) satisfied itself that to the
best of its knowledge the Equipment is suitable for Medical Center's stated
purposes. GKF SUPPLIES THE EQUIPMENT "AS IS" AND NOT BEING THE MANUFACTURER OF
THE EQUIPMENT OR THE MANUFACTURER'S AGENT, MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION,
EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE EQUIPMENT'S MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DESIGN, CONDITION, DURABILITY, CAPACITY, MATERIAL OR
WORKMANSHIP OR AS TO PATENT INFRINGEMENT OR THE LIKE, it being agreed that all
such risks as between GKF and Medical Center, shall be borne by Medical Center.
Medical Center agrees to look solely to the manufacturer (Elekta) or to
suppliers of the Equipment (and its software) for any and all warranty claims.
Any and all warranties made by Elekta will be in its good faith best efforts
enforced by GKF on behalf of Medical Center during the ten (10) year initial
Term hereof. Medical Center agrees that GKF shall not be responsible for the
delivery, installation, or operation of the Equipment or for any delay or
inadequacy of any or all of the foregoing. GKF shall not be responsible for any
direct or indirect consequential loss or damage resulting from the installation,
operation or use of the Equipment or otherwise. Medical Center expressly waives
any right to hold GKF liable hereunder for any claims, demands and liabilities
arising out of or in connection with the design, manufacture, possession or
operation of the Equipment.
19. Events of Default and Remedies. The occurrence of any one of the
following shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder:
(a) Medical Center fails to pay any installment of semi-monthly
procedure payments when due when such default continues for a period of thirty
(30) days after notice thereof from GKF or its assignee is given to Medical
Center.
(b) Medical Center attempts to remove, sell, transfer, encumber,
sublet or part with possession of the Equipment or any items thereof, except as
expressly permitted herein;
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(c) Medical Center shall fail to observe or perform any of the
other obligations required to be observed or performed by Medical Center
hereunder and such failure shall continue uncured for twenty (20) days after
written notice thereof to Medical Center by GKF;
(d) Medical Center ceases doing business as a going concern,
makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, admits in writing its
inability to pay its debts as they become due, files a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy, is adjudicated a bankrupt or an insolvent, files a petition seeking
for itself any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment,
liquidation, dissolution or similar arrangement under any present or future
statute, law or regulation or files an answer admitting the material allegations
of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, consents to or acquiesces
in the appointment of a trustee, receiver, or liquidator of it or of all or any
substantial part of its assets or properties, or it or its shareholders shall
take any action looking to its dissolution or liquidation.
(e) Within sixty (60) days after the commencement of any
proceedings against Medical Center seeking reorganization, arrangement,
readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or
future statute, law or regulation, such proceedings shall not have been
dismissed, or if within thirty (30) days after the appointment without Medical
Center's consent or acquiescence of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of it or
of all or any substantial part of its assets and properties, such appointment
shall not be vacated.
Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, GKF may at its option
do any or all of the following: (i) by notice to Medical Center, terminate this
Agreement as to the Equipment in default, wherever situated, and for such
purposes, enter upon the Site without liability for so doing or GKF may cause
Medical Center and Medical Center hereby agrees to return the Equipment to GKF
at Medical Center's sole cost and expense; (ii) recover from, as liquidated
damages for the loss of the bargain and not as a penalty, an amount equal to the
present value of the unpaid estimated future lease payments by Medical Center to
GKF through the end of the Agreement term discounted at the rate of nine percent
(9%), which payment shall become immediately due and payable. Unpaid estimated
future lease payments shall be based on the prior 12 months lease payments with
an annual five (5%) percent increase; (iii) sell, dispose of, hold, use or lease
the Equipment in default, as GKF in its sole discretion may determine (and GKF
shall not be obligated to give preference to the sale, lease or other
disposition of the Equipment over the sale, lease or other disposition of
similar Equipment owned or leased by GKF). In any event, Medical Center shall,
without further demand, pay to GKF an amount equal to all sums due and payable
for all periods up to and including the date on which GKF had declared this
Agreement to be in default.
In the event, that Medical Center shall have paid to GKF the
liquidated damages referred to in (iii) above, GKF hereby agrees to pay to
Medical Center promptly after receipt thereof, all rentals or proceeds received
from the reletting or sale of the
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Equipment during the balance of the ten (10) year initial Term (after deduction
of all expenses incurred by GKF; said amount never to exceed the amount of the
liquidated damages paid by Medical Center). Medical Center agrees that GKF shall
have no obligation to sell the Equipment. Medical Center shall in any event
remain fully liable for reasonable damages as provided by law for all costs and
expenses incurred by GKF on account of such default, including but not limited
to, all court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. Medical Center hereby agrees
that, in any event, it shall be liable for any deficiency after any sale, lease
or other disposition of the Equipment by GKF. The rights afforded GKF hereunder
shall not be deemed to be exclusive, but shall be in addition to any other
rights or remedies provided by law.
20. Insurance.
(a) During the ten (10) year initial Term of this Agreement (and
any successive terms) GKF shall, at its own cost and expense, keep in effect an
all risk and hazard insurance policy covering the Equipment. The all risk and
hazard insurance policy shall be for an amount not less than the replacement
cost of the Equipment. During the ten (10) year initial Term of this Agreement,
Medical Center shall, at its own cost and expense keep in effect public
liability and professional liability insurance policies concerning the operation
of the Equipment by Medical Center. Said policies shall be in the amounts of not
less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 in aggregate per year.
University and GKF, their successors and assigns, shall be named as additional
insureds and/or loss payees on the insurance policies maintained hereunder by
the other party. Evidence of such insurance coverages shall be furnished by both
parties to the other party upon written request, by no later than the
Commencement Date.
(b) If the Equipment is rendered unusable as a result of any
physical damage to, or destruction of, the Equipment, Medical Center shall give
to GKF immediate notice. GKF shall determine, within thirty (30) days after the
date of occurrence of such damage or destruction, whether the Equipment can be
repaired. In the event GKF determines that the Equipment cannot be repaired, GKF
at its sole cost and expense shall promptly replace the Equipment. This
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect as though such damage or
destruction had not occurred. In the event GKF determines that the Equipment can
be repaired, GKF shall cause the Equipment to be promptly repaired.
21. Notices. Any notices required under this Agreement shall be sent in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by hand or
mailed by certified or registered mail to the following addresses:
To GKF: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, C.E.O.
Four Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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To Medical Center: Xxxxx Xxxxx, CEO
Kettering Medical Center
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Or to such other addresses as either party may specify for the reception of
notice from time to time in writing to the other party. Any such notice shall be
effective only when actually received by the party to whom addressed.
22. Integration/Supersedure. This Agreement contains the full and entire
Agreement between the parties hereto, and no oral or written understanding is of
any force or effect whatsoever unless expressly contained in a writing executed
subsequent to the date of this Agreement.
23. Waivers. To the extent that GKF fails or chooses not to pursue any
of its remedies under this Agreement or pursuant to applicable law, such shall
not prejudice GKF's rights to pursue any of those remedies at any future time
and shall not constitute a waiver of GKF's rights.
24. Assignments. This Agreement is binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the permitted successors or assigns of the respective parties hereto,
except that neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this
Agreement without the express written consent of the other (which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld).
25. Amendments. This Agreement shall not be amended or altered in any
manner unless such amendment or alteration is in a writing signed by both
parties.
26. Record-Keeping Requirements. To the extent required by the
regulations promulgated by the Health Care Financing Administration pursuant to
Section 952 of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980, GKF shall:
(a) Until the expiration of four (4) years following the
furnishing of services pursuant to this Agreement, GKF agrees to make available
upon written request of the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the U.S.
Comptroller General or any of their duly authorized representatives, this
Agreement, any books, documents and records necessary to verify the nature and
extent of costs incurred by Medical Center by reason of the activities of GKF
under this Agreement; and
(b) If GKF elects to delegate any of its duties under this
Agreement (which have a cost or value of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or
more over a twelve (12) month period) to a related organization, GKF may do so
only through a subcontractor which is consented to by Medical Center, it being
understood that, inasmuch as Medical Center is entering into this Agreement in
reliance on GKF's reputation and expertise, that Medical Center shall be the
sole judge of the reputation and expertise of the proposed delegee, and only
through a subcontractor which provides that, until the expiration of four
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(4) years following the furnishing of services under such subcontract, the
related organization shall make available, on request of the Secretary of Health
and Human Services or the U.S. Comptroller General or any of their authorized
representatives, the subcontract, and books, documents and records of the nature
and extent of costs incurred by Medical Center by reason of activities of such
related organization under such subcontract. No delegation by GKF of its duties
hereunder shall relieve GKF from liability hereunder.
27. Miscellaneous Provisions.
(a) The invalidity or unenforceability of any portion or
provision of this Agreement shall not effect the validity or enforceability of
any other portion, nor shall either party's implied or express consent to the
breach or waiver of any provision of this Agreement constitute a waiver of such
provision as to any subsequent breach.
(b) In the event of any claim or controversy arising hereunder,
the prevailing party in such claim or controversy shall be entitled to a
reasonable attorneys' fee in addition to whatever other relief said party would
be otherwise entitled.
(c) Force Majeure. Failure to perform by either party will be
excused in the event of any delay or inability to perform its duties under this
Agreement directly or indirectly caused by conditions beyond its reasonable
control including without limitation, fires, floods, earthquakes, snow, ice,
disasters, Acts of God, accidents, riots, wars, operation of law, strikes,
governmental action or regulations, shortages of labor, fuel, power, materials,
manufacturer delays or transportation problems.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement on the day
and year first above written.
Medical Center GK Financing, LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
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