Board of Commissioners Meetings
Regular MeetingHenderson, KY · March 30, 2022
Minutes
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CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK
Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on March 30, 2022
A special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson,
Kentucky, was held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Noon, prevailing time, in the third-floor
assembly room, 222 First Street, Henderson, Kentucky.
There were present Mayor Steve Austin presiding:
PRESENT:
Commissioner Bradley S. Staton
Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt
ABSENT:
Commissioner Rodney Thomas
Commissioner Austin P. Vowels
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. William L. “Buzzy” Newman, Jr., City Manager
Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney
Ms. Maree Collins, City Clerk
Mr. Victor Carson, IT Network Administrator I
Mr. Travis Owens, IT Programmer/Analyst
Ms. Missy Vanderpool, Executive Director Henderson Economic Development
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 22-22:
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE
LOCATED ON KY 425 (HENDERSON BYPASS) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HENDERSON TO PRATT (HENDERSON CORRUGATING), LLC; AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Staton, approving the
Lease Agreement between the City and Pratt (Henderson Corrugating) for real estate located on
KY 425 Bypass.
DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, explained that this lease agreement replaces one that
was executed last fall for the entire parcel. The parcel has been divided into two portions and
this lease agreement is for the corrugator portion. The remaining portion of the property will be
leased in the Industrial Revenue Bonds issued this winter.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Staton ---- Aye:
Commissioner Thomas --- Absent:
Commissioner Vowels ---- Absent:
Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------- Aye:
WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the municipal order adopted, affixed his
signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded.
/s/ Steve Austin
Steve Austin, Mayor
ATTEST: March 30, 2022
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________
MEETING ADJOURN:
MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adjourn the
meeting.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
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CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK
Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on March 30, 2022
Commissioner Staton ---- Aye:
Commissioner Thomas --- Absent:
Commissioner Vowels ---- Absent:
Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------- Aye:
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Austin declared the Meeting adjourned at
approximately 12:02 p.m.
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Steve Austin, Mayor
ATTEST: December 13, 2022
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Maree Collins, CKMC
City Clerk
Agenda
City of Henderson, Kentucky
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022
BEGINNING AT NOON
March 29, 2022
Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt
Commissioner Bradly S. Staton
Commissioner Rodney Thomas
Commissioner Austin P. Vowels
Dear Board Members:
Please take notice that as Mayor of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, I hereby call a meeting of
the Board of Commissioners to be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Noon. This meeting
will be conducted as a video teleconference meeting as allowed under KRS61.826. One or more
members of the Board of Commissioners may participate via Zoom Webinar. Any interruption in
the video or audio broadcast at any location shall result in the suspension of the meeting until the
broadcast is restored. The primary location for public attendance shall be the third-floor assembly
room, 222 First Street, Henderson, Kentucky. The meeting will be broadcast live to the public on
Zoom (call in number/webinar ID – 1 312 626 6799 / 871 7757 5425 Password: 8311200) or
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177575425 Password: 8311200; live streamed on the city’s website:
https://www.cityofhendersonky.org/CivicMedia; Facebook and Twitter.
The purpose of this called meeting is for the following:
1. Roll Call:
2. Ordinances, Municipal Orders & Resolutions:
Municipal Order: Municipal Order Approving the Lease Real Estate By and Between the
City of Henderson To Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC
3. Adjournment:
Respectfully,
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Steve Austin, Mayor
A copy of the foregoing notice received, and service thereof waived this 30th day of March 2022.
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Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt Sr.
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Commissioner Bradley S. Staton
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Commissioner Rodney Thomas
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Commissioner Austin P. Vowels
City Commission Memorandum
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March 29, 2022
TO: Mayor Steve Austin and the Board of Commissioners .,, _ 'J
FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager /l,{;JN
SUBJECT: Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC Lease
The accompanying municipal order authorizes the execution of a lease agreement with
Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC, for real estate on KY 425.
Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC., will lease approximately 71.795 acres.
The annual rent will be $ 1. 00 payable in advance on October pt of each year.
It is understood that during the term of this lease agreement Pratt (Henderson
Corrugating), LLC., in addition to the annual rent, shall be responsible for all
construction expenses related to improvements to the real estate, all operating expenses,
and all utilities.
Your approval of the attached municipal order is requested.
c: Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney
Robert Gunter, Finance Director
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. - - -
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE LOCATED ON KY 425
(HENDERSON BYPASS) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HENDERSON TO PRATT (HENDERSON CORRUGATING),
LLC; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Henderson (Lessor) owns certain real estate as shown in
the attached lease agreement as Exhibit "A", located on KY 425 (Henderson Bypass) in the City
of Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky (the "Real Estate"), comprising approximately
71.795 acres; and
WHEREAS, Lessor desires to lease to Tenant and Tenant desires to lease from
Lessor the Real Estate to build/construct and operate a box plant on Lot 2A, subject to the terms,
conditions and provisions of this Lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the City of Henderson, Kentucky,
that the attached lease agreement between the City of Henderson and Pratt (Henderson
Corrugating), LLC for the property on KY 425 (Henderson Bypass), Henderson, KY, comprising
approximately 71.795 acres, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the lease
and all other necessary documents on behalf of the City.
On motion of Commissioner _ _ _ _ , seconded by Commissioner - - - ~
that the foregoing Municipal Order be adopted, the vote was called. On roll call the vote stood:
Commissioner Staton: Commissioner Pruitt: _ __
Commissioner Thomas: Mayor Austin:
Commissioner Vowels:
INTRODUCED, PUBLICLY READ AND FINALLY APPROVED ON ONE
READING, this the _ _ _ day of March 2022.
Steve Austin, Mayor
ATTEST: Date: - - - - - - - - - - -
Dawn S. Kelsey, City Attorney
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO.
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (the "Lease") is made and entered into as of the - - -
day of _ _ _ _, 2022 (the "Effective Date"), by and between THE CITY OF HENDERSON,
KENTUCKY (the "City" and the "Lessor"), a Kentucky corporation, with its mailing address
being 222 First Street, P.O. Box 716, Henderson, KY 42419-0716and PRATT (HENDERSON
CORRUGATING), LLC ("Tenant"), a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place
of business being 4004 Summit Boulevard NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30319.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, Lessor owns certain real estate as shown on the attached Exhibit "A", located
in the City of Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky (the "Real Estate"),a parcel of which is
marked as Lot 2A; and comprising approximately 71.795 acres; and
WHEREAS, Lessor desires to lease to Tenant and Tenant desires to lease from Lessor the
Real Estate to build/construct and operate a box plant on Lot 2A, subject to the terms, conditions
and provisions of this Lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the rents hereinafter reserved and the covenants
herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and
are incorporated herein by this reference, and further agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - PREMISES
Section 1. 1 Premises. Lessor hereby agrees to lease to Tenant, and Tenant hereby agrees to
lease from Lessor all the land and all existing improvements (excluding those owned by various
utilities) located on the property as depicted on Exhibit "A" attached hereto as Lot 2A, which the
parties agree contains approximately 71.795 acres (the "Premises"). The parties intend that the
ownership of the improvements constructed by Tenant on the Premises will be transferred to
Lessor at the time of the IRB financing referred to below, subject to the terms of the replacement
to this Lease to be executed by the parties at that time.
Section 1.2 Quiet Enjoyment. If and so long as Tenant pays the rent reserved hereunder and
observes and performs all of the covenants, conditions and provisions on Tenant's part to be
observed and performed hereunder, Tenant shall and may peaceably and quietly have, hold and
enjoy the Premises, subject nevertheless to all of the provisions of this Lease.
ARTICLE 2 - LEASE TERM
Section 2.1 Term. The initial term (the "Initial Term") of this Lease shall commence on the
Effective Date (the "Commencement Date") and terminate on the later to occur of December 31,
2022 or the issuance of an Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) to Tenant covering the leased property
(the "Expiration Date"). The parties acknowledge their mutual commitment to pursue the IRB
financing.
ARTICLE 3 -RENT
Section 3.1 Annual Rent. Tenant covenants and agrees to pay Lessor as rent for the Premises
$1.00 a year, and Lessor and Tenant hereby agree and acknowledge that the rent is payable on
October 1st . Lessor acknowledges receipt of the first year's rent.
ARTICLE 4 - CONSTRUCTION EXPENSES; OPERATING EXPENSES,
Section 4.1 Construction Expenses. During the term of this lease, Tenant shall be responsible for
all Construction Expenses related to Tenant's improvements, including but not limited to 1) the
City of Henderson building permit fees; 2) the Henderson Water Utility water and sewer tap fees;
3) Henderson Municipal Gas natural gas tap fees; and 4) in-kind infrastructure improvements for
natural gas. "Construction Expenses" includes but is not limited to all items of costs and expenses
required in connection with the development, engineering, design, construction, pennitting,
insuring, environmental compliance, procurement and installation of materials, supplies and
equipment, start-up, testing and financing, including all labor and materials for these expenses.
Section 4.2 Approval of Construction Plans. Tenant agrees to provide a Site Development Plan for
approval by the Henderson City County Planning Commission in accordance with applicable
zoning and building requirements. Said Plan shall include grading plans, street/road plans, erosion
control plans, and other items as required by the Planning Commission pursuant to applicable laws
and regulations.
Section 4.3 Operating Expenses. During the term of this Lease, Tenant shall be responsible for all
"Operating Expenses" for Tenant's operations on the Premises. As used in this Section, "Operating
Expenses" includes, but is not limited to, all applicable normal and reasonable costs and expenses
for: (i) the repair, maintenance, replacement, paving, and cleaning, of the parking lots, sidewalks,
lawn areas, landscaping and related exterior lighting; (ii) the operation, repair, maintenance,
replacement, painting and cleaning of the Premises and all plumbing and electric lines, pipes,
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, walls, exterior doors, foundation and all other
major systems of any building or facility constructed on the site; (iii) prope1iy, casualty and
liability insurance for the property including any and all improvements; (iv) maintenance and
service agreements for the Premises as determined by Tenant including, but not limited to, pest
control, alam1 service, security service and exterior window cleaning; (v) reasonable management
fees for the operation, maintenance and management of the Premises to the extent Tenant elects to
engage a managing agent; and (vi) accounting costs incurred by Tenant, including the cost of audits
by ce1iified public accountants, and outside legal and engineering fees and expenses incurred in
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connection with the operation and management of the Premises (not including any such costs that
Lessor may elect to incur).
Section 4.4 Utilities. Tenant shall separately obtain all electricity, telephone, cable television,
internet, security services and waste disposal services for the Premises, and any other utility
services and shall pay such providers directly for such services. Lessor agrees to cooperate as
reasonably requested by Terrant to grant easements permitting utility providers to construct and
place into operation the utilities.
Section 4.5 Real Estate Taxes and Assessments. Tenant shall pay all real estate taxes and
assessments attributable to the Premises during the Lease Term, prorated as of the Commencement
Date and the Expiration Date. To the extent that any portion of the Premises is part of a larger tax
parcel, Tenant shall pay the amount of the real estate taxes and assessment reasonably attributable
to the Premises, based on (a) the relative acreage of the Premises compared to the acreage of the
larger parcel and (b) and the value of the improvements on the Premises compared to the value of
the improvements on the larger parcel, and Lessor shall pay the balance of the real estate taxes and
assessments on the larger parcel.
ARTICLE 5 - USE OF PREMISES
Section 5.1 Use. Tenant shall use and occupy the Premises for Tenant's industrial use and such
other, related uses as permitted hereunder or permitted by applicable law. Tenant shall, at Tenant's
expense, comply with all laws, orders, ordinances, regulations and rules of all governmental
authorities with respect to the construction, occupancy, use or manner of use of the Premises and
the rules and regulations relating to any building constructed on the Premises. Tenant shall give
Lessor prompt notice of any violation or recommendation of change of which Tenant shall have
received notice from governmental authorities.
Section 5 .2 Signs and Awnings. Any and all signs and awnings shall comply with all applicable
state and city rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 6-REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS
Section 6.1 Repairs and Maintenance. Tenant shall at all times during the term of this Lease,
at Tenant's sole cost and expense, keep and maintain (or cause to be kept and maintained) the
Premises in good repair and condition (ordinary wear and tear and casualty damage excepted), and
shall use all reasonable precaution to prevent waste, damage or injury to the Premises. Tenant shall
be responsible for providing, maintaining, and repairing any and all equipment, furnishings or
other items to be placed on the Premises as is necessary or required for its operations. Tenant shall
be responsible for providing janitorial and housekeeping services within the Premises and trash
disposal including environmental waste disposal. Tenant shall be responsible for the care, cutting
and maintenance of all lawns, plantings and shrubbery, and for snow and ice removal of paved
surfaces on the Premises. For purposes of amplification, Tenant's obligations of repair and
maintenance as required above include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) maintaining the
exterior, interior and structural portions of any building or structure (including but not limited to
the roof, foundation, walls, doors and window glass); (ii) the repair, maintenance and replacement
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of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning ("HV AC") systems, electrical, water, plumbing and
other utility lines, pipes and facilities located on the Premises or in any building on the Premises;
(iii) pest control for any building and the Premises; (iv) maintaining all paved surfaces that are part
of the Premises; and (v) the repair and maintenance of all exterior and parking lot lighting and all
building identification signs. Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, repair, replace and
maintain in good operating condition the roof, foundation, and load bearing walls of all buildings.
Section 6.2 Alterations and Additions. Tenant shall be responsible for any modifications,
alterations, additions, or remodeling which Tenant elects to perform upon the Premises. Tenant
shall be responsible for payment of all costs associated with the design, construction, and
completion of any such alteration, addition, improvement, or installation. Tenant agrees that any
modifications, alterations, remodeling, other improvements or installations made by Tenant to or
upon the Premises shall be done in a good and workmanlike manner and in confonnity with all
laws, ordinances and regulations of all public authorities having jurisdiction, that materials of good
quality shall be employed therein, and that any building or the structure on of the Premises shall
not be endangered or impaired thereby. Tenant shall have the right, at Tenant' option, to remove
upon the termination of this Lease, any structural (buildings and supports) alterations, additions,
and improvements which Tenant performs upon the Premises.
Section 6.3 Fixtures and Personal Property. It is expressly agreed that Tenant may securely
attach to the Premises such fixtures or other articles as may be convenient for the conduct of
Tenant's business, including but not limited to, equipment, desks, counters, partitions, shelving,
lighting fixtures and safes. Said fixtures may be maintained during the continuance of the Term
and all such fixtures installed by Tenant shall remain the property of Tenant.
Section 6.4 Mechanic's Liens. Tenant shall not permit any mechanic's or materialmen's liens
to be filed against the Real Estate or against Tenant's interest in the Premises by reason of work,
labor, services or materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to Tenant or anyone holding
the Premises through or under Tenant, whether prior or subsequent to the commencement of the
Term of this Lease. If any such mechanic's or materialmen's lien shall at any time be filed against
the Real Estate or Premises as a result of any alterations, additions, improvements or repairs
performed by or on behalf of Tenant, Tenant shall cause the same to be released of record or
bonded within thirty (30) days after Tenant becomes aware of such lien. If Tenant shall fail to
cause such lien to be discharged within thirty (30) days after Tenant becomes aware of such lien,
then, in addition to any other right or remedy of Lessor, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to,
discharge the same by paying the an1ount claimed to be due; and the amount so paid by Lessor,
and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees incuned by Lessor in procuring
the discharge of such lien, shall be due and payable by Tenant to Lessor, as Additional Rent, within
thirty (30) days of invoicing by Lessor.
Section 6.5 Surrender of Premises. If the IRB is not granted or in the event Tenant abandons
the project for a period of one hundred-eighty (180) days, Tenant hereby agrees to execute any and
all agreements and/or other documents necessary to transfer the real property and all of the
improvements thereon to Lessor to be theirs in fee.
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ARTICLE 7 -CASUALTY AND CONDEMNATION
Section 7.1 Damage by Fire or Other Casualty. In the event the Premises is damaged by fire or
other casualty during the term of this Lease, Tenant agrees to reconstruct the facility as previously
designed.
Section 7.2 Condemnation. If the entire Premises shall be condemned or taken either
permanently or temporarily for any public or quasi public use or purpose, under any statute or by
right of eminent domain, or by private purchase in lieu thereof (hereinafter referred to as
"condemnation"), then and in that event, the term of this Lease shall cease and terminate from the
date of possession of the Premises by such condemning authority. In the event only a portion of
the Premises shall be condemned, and such condemnation does not adversely affect Tenant's
continued use of the Premises, this Lease shall remain in full force and effect; however, the rent
shall be reduced in proportion to the effect of such condemnation on Tenant's use of the Premises.
If the portion of the Premises so taken is such as to destroy the usefulness of the Premises for the
purposes for which the same are leased hereunder, Tenant shall have the right to cancel and
terminate this Lease or to continue the Lease for the remainder of the Premises under the terms
herein, effective as of the date possession of such portion condemned shall be taken by such
condemning authority. In the event the Premises or any part thereof shall be condemned, whether
or not this Lease shall be terminated, Lessor shall not be entitled to any portion of the award
applicable to the value of the improvements constructed by Tenant or specifically made to Tenant
for relocation, taking of Tenant's trade fixtures, and any and all other amounts as shall be
separately awarded to Tenant by the condemning authority. Tenant shall have the right to appear
in any such condemnation proceeding with respect to Tenant's interest, and both Tenant and Lessor
shall cooperate with one another in such condemnation and shall execute all documents required
to that end.
ARTICLE 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES
Section 8.1 Use of Premises by Tenant. Tenant hereby agrees that Tenant shall not cause or
permit any "Hazardous Materials" to be brought upon, kept, disposed of or used in or about the
Premises by Tenant, Tenant's agents, employees, contractors or invitees, except for such materials
as are necessary for Tenant's use of the Premises, and which are used, stored and disposed of in
accordance with Federal and State guidelines regarding the use, handling, storage and disposal of
all Hazardous Materials.
Section 8.2 Hazardous Materials Defined. As used in this Article 8, the term "Hazardous
Materials" shall mean any material, substance or waste that is or has the characteristic of being
hazardous, toxic, ignitable, reactive or corrosive, including, without limitation, petroleum, PCBs,
hydrocarbons, radioactive materials, asbestos, materials known to cause cancer or reproductive
problems and those materials, substances and/or wastes, including infectious waste, medical waste,
and potentially infectious biomedical waste, which are or later become regulated by any local
governmental authority, the State of Kentucky or the United States Government, including, but
not limited to, substances defined as "hazardous substances," "hazardous materials," "toxic
substances" or "hazardous wastes" in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Safe Drinking
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Water Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, Federal Insecticide
Fungicide Rodenticide Act and Occupational Safety and Health Act, Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 9601,
et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transpo1iation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1801, et seq.; the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 690L et seq.; all corresponding and related State of
Kentucky and local Statutes, ordinances and regulations, including without limitation any dealing
with underground storage tanks; and in any other environmental law, regulation or ordinance now
existing or hereinafter enacted (collectively, "Hazardous Materials Laws").
Section 8.3 Indemnification by Tenant. If Tenant breaches any of the representations or
obligations contained in this Article 8, or if the presence of Hazardous Materials on the Premises
caused or permitted by Tenant during Tenant's occupation of the Premises results in contamination
of the Premises or the Real Estate, the result of which causes Tenant or Lessor to be legally liable
for damage resulting therefrom, then TENANT SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD
LESSOR, AND LESSOR'S ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS,
JUDGMENTS, DAMAGES, PENAL TIES, FINES, COSTS, LIABILITIES OR LOSSES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND
COSTS) AS A RESULT OF SUCH CONTAMINATION. THIS INDEMNIFICATION OF
LESSOR BY TENANT INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COSTS INCURRED IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS OR ANY CLEANUP,
REMEDIAL, REMOVAL OR RESTORATION WORK REQUIRED BY ANY FEDERAL,
STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
BECAUSE OF SUCH CONTAMINATION. Without limiting the foregoing, if the presence of
any Hazardous Materials on the Premises caused by Tenant results in any contamination of the
Premises, Tenant shall promptly take all actions at Tenant's sole expense as are necessary to return
the Premises to the condition existing prior to the introduction of any such Hazardous Materials to
the Premises or to such condition as complies with applicable remediation requirements; provided
that Lessor's approval of such actions shall first be obtained, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld, unreasonably conditioned or unreasonably delayed, so long as such actions
would not potentially have any material adverse long-term or short-term effect on the Premises.
The foregoing indemnification by Tenant shall not extend to conditions not attributable to Tenant
prior to the commencement of the Lease Term, nor for any conditions caused by the acts or
omissions of Lessor, its agents, or any other third parties.
ARTICLE 9 - INSURANCE
Section 9.1 Property Insurance. Tenant covenants and agrees that Tenant will at all times
during the term of this Lease keep the Premises and all improvements which are now or hereafter
a part of the Premises insured at their replacement cost against loss or damage by fire, hail,
windstorm, tornado, earthquake and the extended coverage hazards in reliable and reputable
insurance companies admitted to do business in the State of Kentucky, listing Lessor as an
additional insured. Tenant shall provide Lessor a certificate of said insurance, together with proof
of payment of the premium thereof and at Lessor's request, copies of the declarations page(s) for
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said insurance policy and copies of all endorsements required herein as such declarations and
endorsements pertain to the required insurance. With respect to insurance coverage of the Premises
required by this Section, the Tenant shall not materially modify or cancel said coverage without
first giving Lessor thirty (30) days' written notice thereof. The paiiies agree that any amount
collected on such insurance policy covering the Premises shall be available for reconstruction or
repair of the Premises as provided in Article 7 herein.
Section 9.2 Insurance coverage of Tenant' Personal Property. Tenant, at Tenant's expense,
shall carry and maintain during the term of this Lease such insurance coverage as it shall deem
appropriate with respect to the personal property, trade fixtures and equipment of Tenant located
in or upon the Premises from time to time.
Section 9.3 Liability Insurance of Tenant. During the term of this Lease, Tenant, at Tenant's
expense, shall keep in full force and effect a policy or policies of general liability insurance relating
to death or personal injuries sustained by business visitors, contractors, guests and any other person
who may enter upon the Premises with policy limits of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) for injury
to or death of any person, and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) for injury to or death of any
number of persons in one occurrence. A pmiion of the required policy limits hereunder may be
achieved by Tenant's umbrella insurance policy. Such insurance shall specifically insure Tenant
against all liability assumed by it hereunder, as well as liability imposed by law. Tenant shall
provide Lessor a ce1iificate of insurance as proof of insurance. Such policy shall provide that it
shall not be materially modified or cancelled without first giving Lessor thirty (30) days' written
notice thereof. Lessor shall not umeasonably withhold its approval as to the form of the policies
of insurance or the insurance companies selected by Tenant. Tenant shall list Lessor as an
additional insured on its liability insurance.
9.4 Builders' Risk. Tenant shall keep in full force and effect Builder's Risk Insurance Policy for
the Premises in an amount sufficient for replacement of any improvement on the Premises.
9.5 Indemnification. TENANT SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD LESSOR, AND
LESSOR'S ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS,
DAMAGES, PENALTIES, FINES, COSTS, LIABILITIES OR LOSSES (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS) AS A
RESULT OF ANY CLAIM OR LAWSUIT ARISING OUT OF TENANTS' USE OF THE
PREMISES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR
INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LESSOR OR THE OTHER PARTIES INDEMNIFIED
UNDER THIS SECTION.
ARTICLE 10 - COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Section 10.1 Compliance With Laws. Tenant shall, at Tenant's expense, comply with all laws,
orders, ordinances, and rules and regulations of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction
and with respect to the occupancy, use or manner of use of the Premises. Tenant shall give Lessor
prompt notice of any violation or recommendation of change of which Tenant shall have received
notice.
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Section 10.2 Compliance with Regulations. It is expressly understood that the parties intend that
this Lease will comply with all applicable rules and regulations of all governmental, regulatory
and accreditation authorities. Accordingly, the parties agree to renegotiate, in good faith, any term,
condition or provision of this Lease, or any other agreement between the parties, that any such
authority determines to be in contravention of any federal, state or local regulation or law. Tenant
shall also comply with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the Kentucky State
Department for Public Health, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Water, and any other governmental
agency that deals with epidemiology, disease control, environmental contamination, and/or
medical regulation regarding the operation of the Premises.
ARTICLE 11-ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Section 11. 1 Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall have the right to assign or sublease all or
a portion of the Real Estate with the signed written consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, unreasonably conditioned or unreasonably delayed. Lessor does hereby
specifically consent to the assignment by Tenant of a portion of the Real Estate to any entity
related to Tenant which is under common control with Tenant; provided, however, that in no event
shall such assignment relieve Tenant of any of its obligations hereunder.
ARTICLE 12 -DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section12.l Default By Tenant. The occtmence of any of the following shall, at Lessor's
option, constitute a material default and breach of this Lease by Tenant and shall constitute an
"Event of Default" hereunder:
A. A failure by Tenant to make payment of its Rent within ten (10) days of its due date;
B. A failure by Tenant to make any other payment required to be made by Tenant hereunder
where such failure continues for thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from Lessor;
C. A failure by Tenant to observe and perform any other provisions or covenants of this Lease
to be observed or performed by Tenant, where such failure continues for thirty (30) days after
written notice thereof from Lessor to Tenant, provided, however, that if the nature of the default
is such that the san1e cannot reasonably be cured within such thi1iy (30) day period, Tenant shall
not be deemed to be in default if Tenant shall within such period commence such cure and
thereafter diligently prosecute the same to completion.
Section12.2 Remedies. If any Event of Default by Tenant shall continue uncured upon
expiration of the applicable curing period, Lessor may, at Lessor's option, terminate this Lease
upon and by giving written notice of termination to Tenant, or Lessor, without terminating this
Lease, may at any time after such default, without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any other right
or remedy which Lessor may have by reason of such default (other than the aforesaid right of
termination), exercise any one or more of the remedies hereinafter provided in this Paragraph or
as otherwise provided by law, all of such remedies (whether provided herein or by law) being
cumulative and not exclusive:
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A. Lessor may perform for the account of Tenant any defaulted term or covenant on Tenant's
part to be observed or performed and recover as Rent any expenditure made and the amount of any
obligations incurred in connection therewith including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
B. Lessor may enter the Premises and take possession of the Premises and relet the Premises
or any part thereof for the account of Tenant, for such terms, upon such conditions and at such
rental as Lessor may deem proper. Lessor may execute any lease in connection with such reletting
as Lessor may see fit, and the lessee of such reletting shall be under no obligation to see to the
application by Lessor of any Rent collected by Lessor.
Section12.3 Lessor Default and Remedies. Should Lessor at any time fail to do any of the things
required to be done by Lessor under the provisions of this Lease, and should said default continue
for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Tenant to Lessor specifying the particulars of
such default, Tenant, at its option, and in addition to any and all other rights and remedies of Tenant
at law or in equity in such event, may (but shall not be required to) do the same or cause the same
to be done, and Lessor covenants and agrees thereupon to reimburse Tenant in connection
therewith, upon demand.
ARTICLE 13 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 13 .1 Survival oflndemnities. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease,
all representations, warranties and indemnities of Tenant and Lessor under this Lease shall survive
the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease.
Section 13 .2 No Waiver of Breach. No failure by Lessor to insist upon the strict performance
by the other of any covenant, agreement, term or condition of this Lease, or to exercise any right
or remedy consequent upon a breach thereof, shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or of
such covenant, agreement, term or condition. No waiver of any breach shall affect or alter this
Lease, but each and every covenant, condition, agreement and term of this Lease shall continue in
full force and effect with respect to any other then existing or subsequent breach.
Section 13.3 Unavoidable Delay - Force Maieure. If either party shall be delayed or prevented
from the performance of any act required by this Lease by reason of acts of God, fire, earthquake,
flood, explosion, war, insurrection, riot, mob violence, sabotage, inability to procure labor,
equipment, facilities materials or supplies, strikes, lockouts, action oflabor unions, condemnation,
laws, orders of governmental authorities, litigation involving a party hereto relating to zoning,
subdivision or other governmental action or inaction pertaining to the Premises or any portion
thereof, inability to obtain governmental permits or approvals, epidemics and pandemics, and other
causes, without fault and beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated (financial inability
excepted), performance of such act shall be excused for the period of the delay; and the period for
the performance of any such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such
delay; provided, however, nothing in this section shall excuse Tenant from the prompt payment of
any rental or other charge required of Tenant except as may be expressly provided elsewhere in
this Lease.
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Section 13.4 Notices. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Lease or by law, any and
all notices or other communications required or permitted by this Lease or by law to be served on,
given to, or delivered to any party to this Lease shall be writing and shall be deemed duly served,
given, delivered and received when personally delivered (including confirmed overnight delivery
service to the party to whom it is directed), or in lieu of such personal delivery, when five (5)
business days have elapsed following deposit thereof in the United States mail, first-class postage
prepaid, certified, return receipt requested, addressed to:
LESSOR: The City of Henderson, Kentucky
Attn: City Manager
222 First Street
Henderson, Kentucky 42420
TENANT: With a copy to:
Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC
4004 Summit Boulevard NE 4004 Summit Boulevard NE
Suite 1000 Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30319 Atlanta, GA 30319
Attn: Stephen Ward, Attn: Douglas R. Balyeat,
Chief Financial Officer Vice President and General Counsel
Either party may change its address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written notice of
such change to the other party in the manner provided in its paragraph.
Section 13.5 Gender. The use herein of any gender includes all others, and the singular number
includes the plural and vice-versa, whenever the context so requires.
Section 13 .6 Costs and Expenses. With respect to the negotiation and execution of this Lease,
each party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees.
Section 13.7 Captions. Captions in this Lease are inserted for convenience ofreference only and
do not define, describe or limit the scope or the intent of this Lease or any of the terms hereof.
Section 13.8 Waiver; Amendment. No modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change
of this Lease shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the party against which the
enforcement of such modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change is or may be sought.
Section 13.9 Attorney's Fees. If either party retains an attorney to enforce this Lease, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover, in addition to all other items of recovery permitted by
law, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred through litigation, bankruptcy proceedings and
all appeals. As used herein, the term 'prevailing party' shall include, but not be limited to, a party
who obtains legal counsel or brings an action against the other by reason of the other's breach or
default and obtains substantially the relief sought whether by compromise, settlement, or
judgment.
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Section 13 .10 Time. Time is of the essence of each obligation of each party hereunder.
Section 13 .11 Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, even though Tenant may have its principal place of
business in another state or commonwealth. Lessor and Tenant further agree to submit to exclusive
jurisdiction before state court in Henderson County, Kentucky, or federal court in the Western
District in Kentucky, and waive any right to raise any questions of personal jurisdiction or venue
in any action brought in connection with this Lease.
Section 13.12 Binding Effect. Subject to any provision of this Lease that may prohibit or curtail
assignment of any rights hereunder, this Lease shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective
heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and successors of the parties hereto.
Section 13.13 Execution of Other Instruments. Each party agrees that it shall, upon the other's
request, take any and all steps, and execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party all further
instruments necessary or expedient to effectuate the purpose of this Lease.
Section 13 .14 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Lease is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the
provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or
invalidated; provided, however, that if such holding by the court deprives either party of any of
the principal benefits and/or protections described in this Lease, Lessor and Tenant covenant and
agree that they shall negotiate in good faith to amend this Lease in a manner that returns such
principal benefits and/or protections to the aggrieved party.
Section 13. 15 Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original and when taken together will constitute one instrument. To
further facilitate the execution of this Lease, the parties agree that they will give legal effect to
facsimile, electronic or PDF signatures as if such signatures originally appeared on counterpart
copies of this Lease.
Section 13 .16 Mediation. In the event any dispute arises pursuant to this Agreement, including,
but not limited to, a dispute as to whether an Event of Default has occurred, the parties agree to
attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation. If the dispute is not resolved through
good faith negotiation, the parties hereby expressly agree to submit the dispute to non-binding
mediation with the exclusive location for said mediation to be in Henderson, Kentucky,
Owensboro, Kentucky, or Evansville, Indiana. The parties to this Agreement shall select a
mediator by agreement and, if no agreement can be reached, each party shall select one mediator
who will then, in turn, agree to a third mediator. The costs associated with the mediation shall be
divided equally amongst the parties, excluding expenses incurred by each party, such as each
parties' attorney fees. Non-binding mediation shall not be the sole means to settling any such
dispute. Once non-binding mediation has been unsuccessful, any party shall be entitled to file suit
in any court of competent jurisdiction in Henderson County, Commonwealth of Kentucky, that
has general jurisdiction of the subject matter. If any matter is taken to suit in court, the prevailing
party(ies) shall be entitled to reimbursement of their reasonable attorney fees' and costs. Nothing
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in this Section shall prohibit a party from going directly to court in the event an injunction is
requested or to avoid the expiration of an applicable statute of limitations.
Section 13 .17 Integration of Agreements. This writing is intended by the parties as a final
expression of their entire agreement and is a complete and exclusive statement of its terms, and all
negotiations, considerations and representations between the parties hereto are incorporated
herein. No course of prior dealings between the parties or their agents shall be relevant or
admissible to supplement, explain, or vary any of the terms of this Lease. Any oral or written
representations, agreements, understandings and/or statements shall be of no force and effect,
provided that this Agreement shall not supersede or otherwise affect the terms and conditions of
the IRB, and shall be construed in a manner consistent with the IRB. Acceptance of: or
acquiescence to, a course of performance rendered under this Lease or any prior agreement
between the parties or their agents shall not be relevant or admissible to determine the meaning of
any of the terms or covenants of this Lease. Other than as specifically set forth in this Lease, no
representations, understandings or agreements have been made or relied upon in the making of this
Lease. THIS LEASE CAN ONLY BE MODIFIED, CHANGED, OR AMENDED BY A
WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO.
Section 13.18 Brokers. Lessor and Tenant each represent to the other that it has not dealt with
any broker in connection with this lease transaction.
Section 13.19 Interpretation. The language in all parts of this Lease shall in all cases be construed
as a whole according to its fair meaning, strictly neither for or against Lessor or Tenant, and
without implying a presumption that the tenns hereof shall be more strictly construed against one
party by reason of any rule of construction to the effect that a document is to be construed more
strictly against the pmiy who personally or through such party's agent prepared the same.
Section 13 .20 Authorized Representative. Each of the parties represent and wmrant that they have
taken all actions necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Lease, that the
individuals signing this Lease on their behalf are the duly authorized representatives of the
respective parties, and that this Lease is binding and enforceable from and after the date of such
signatures (and as of the Effective Date).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Tenant have duly executed this Lease as of the date first
written above.
CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
By: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Steve Austin
Mayor
Attest:
By: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Maree Collins
City Clerk
COMMONWEAL TH OF KENTUCKY)
): ss
COUNTY OF HENDERSON )
On this, the day of _ _ _ _ _ , 2022, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State
and County aforesaid, personally appeared Steve Austin and Maree Collins, who are known to me
or whose identity was proven on the basis of satisfactory evidence and who acknowledged
themselves to be the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, a
municipal corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and that he as
such officers, being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of such city
for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
[Seal]
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Notary ID: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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PRATT (HENDERSON CORRUGATING), LLC
By:----------
Stephen Ward
Title: Chief Financial Officer
STATE OF _ _ _ _ _ __ )
): ss
COUNTY OF _ _ _ _ _ __ )
On this, the day of _ _ _ _ _, 2022, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State
and County aforesaid, personally appeared_ _ _ _ _ _ _ , who is known to me or whose
identity was proven on the basis of satisfactory evidence and who acknowledged himself to be the
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, and that he as such officer, being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument
on behalf of such company for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
[Seal]
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Notary ID: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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This instrument prepared by:
Dawn Kelsey
City Attorney
City of Henderson, Kentucky
222 First Street
Henderson, Kentucky 42419
Phone: (270) 831-1290
Email: dskelsey@cityofhendersonky.org
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