Local Development Finance Authority
Regular MeetingSterling Heights, MI · August 25, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Approved
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
August 25, 2015 – 8:00 a.m.
40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-884-9322
City Council Chambers
Phil Hunsberger called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present at roll call: Stephanie Eagen, Phillip Hunsberger, Richard Kincaid, John
Lamerato, John Lettang, Jill Tomyn, Kerry Weishaupt
Members absent: David Corba, Lori Doughty, Laurel Johnson, Victor Martin, Camille Silda,
Paula Sorrell, Orest Zachary
Also in attendance: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist – City of Sterling Heights
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by Lettang, supported by Kincaid, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the Minutes of July 8, 2015 Special Meeting
Moved by Eagan, supported by Lamerato, to approve the minutes as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
New Business
To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Coliant Corporation and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Moved by Lettang, supported by Kincaid to approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between
Coliant Corporation and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Kosch Catering and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Moved by Weishaupt, supported by Kincaid to approve the Lease Ageement Renewal between
Kosch Catering and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between the Michigan Economic Development
Corporation and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Moved by Weishaupt, supported by Lamerato to approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between
the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Local Development Finance
Authority (LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Golden Products and Services, LLC
and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Moved by Lettang, supported by Eagan to approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between
Golden Products and Services, LLC and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To approve that the LDFA board grants authority to the Chairman of the Local
Development Finance Authortiy (LDFA) to sign Lease Agreement Renewals.
Mr. Lamerato proposed that authority be granted to the Chairman of the Local Development
Finance Authority (LDFA) to sign Lease Agreement Renewals unless there are any substantial
changes to the lease or if the vacancy rate becomes an issue. Lease renewals will be sent to all
LDFA board members for review and if deemed necessary, a meeting would ensue. In the event
of standard renewals, the LDFA board chair has the authority to sign and execute the renewal.
Ms. Eagan requested the annual reporting of all tenants at the Macomb-OU INCubator to provide
current business information for each tenant.
Moved by Lettang, supported by Weishaupt to grant authority to the Chairman of the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA) to sign Lease Agreement Renewals.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To initiate evaluating the existing Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) Board in
regards to attendance due to lack of quorum.
Mr. Weishaupt suggested that LDFA board members who have missed three or more consecutive
meetings be queried as to their ability to attend future meetings. Ms. Eagen suggested polling
the current LDFA board members as to whether their schedule allows them to attend meetings.
Ms. Quell will contact those members with high absenteeism and report back to the board.
Moved by Lettang, supported by Kincaid to initiate evaluating the existing Local Development
Finance Authority (LDFA) Board in regards to attendance due to lack of quorum.
Old Business
Board Members Report
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Moved by Lettang, supported by Lamerato to adjourn.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 am
KQ
Minutes Approved 10/21/2015
John Lettang
Secretary
Agenda
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
Special Meeting of the
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
40555 UTICA ROAD
586-884-9322
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 25, 2015
8:00 AM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 8, 2015 Special Meeting
NEW BUSINESS
1. To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Coliant Corporation
and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
2. To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Kosch Catering and
the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
3. To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation and the Local Development Finance
Authority (LDFA).
4. To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Golden Products and
Services, LLC and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
OLD BUSINESS
BOARD MEMBERS REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
Draft
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
July 8, 2015 – 12:00 p.m.
40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-884-9322
City Council Chambers
Phil Hunsberger called the meeting to order at 12:16 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present at roll call: David Corba, Stephanie Eagen, Phillip Hunsberger, John Lettang,
Camille Silda, Jill Tomyn, Orest Zachary
Members absent: Lori Doughty, Laurel Johnson, Richard Kincaid, John Lamerato, Victor
Martin, Paula Sorrell, Kerry Weishaupt
Also in attendance: Steve Deon, IT Director – City of Sterling Heights, Brent Bashaw, City
Engineer – City of Sterling Heights, Jason Castor, Engineer – City of Sterling Heights, Kathryn
Quell, Building Services Specialist – City of Sterling Heights
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by Lettang, supported by Zachary, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the Minutes of May 20, 2015 Regular Meeting
Moved by Lettang, supported by Zachary, to approve the minutes as presented.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
New Business
To approve the revised Lease Agreement between Microcide, Inc. and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ms. Quell stated that Microcide, Inc. originally signed the standard lease agreement for space #2-
G in section 2 of the building containing approximately 1554 square feet of space with monthly
rent of $650.00 for the first 12 months (February 1, 2014 thru January 31, 2015) and $1295.00
per month for the remaining 24-month period (February 1, 2015 thru January 31, 2017). They
have requested to continue in the occupied space at the current rate of $650.00 per month for the
six month period of August 1, 2015 thru January 31, 2016. Their space is a laboratory
environment and there are no potential clients to occupy the space. Microcide is only utilizing
half of the office space at this time.Mr. Corba suggested a 90-day out clause for the remainder of
the lease term. Mr. Hunsberger stated the lease be discounted for the remainder of the lease term
with the 90-day out clause.
Moved by Corba, supported by Zachary to approve the revised Lease Agreement between
Microcide, Inc. and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To approve the 3-year Master Service Agreement between ComLink and the Local
Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Moved by Lettang, supported by Corba to approve the 3-year Master Service Agreement
between ComLink and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
To award a bid for Velocity Parking Lot Repairs, City Project #14-256 (Total Estimate
Cost of $195,431.50).
Mr. Bashaw described the extent of the work to be performed and stated that the project is
expected to commence mid-August with completion in 30-45 days.
Moved by Zachary, supported by Corba to award a bid for Velocity Parking Lot Repairs, City
Project #14-256 (Total Estimate Cost of $195,431.50).
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Old Business
Board Members Report
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Moved by Corba, supported by Lettang to adjourn.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12:49 pm
KQ
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
8/25/15
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Coliant Corporation and
the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a September 1, 2015 thru August 31, 2016 Lease Agreement
Renewal between Coliant Corporation and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)
for space #2-F consisting of approximately 824 square feet at a rate of $687.00/month.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: to approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Coliant Corporation and
the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
8/25/15
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Kosch Catering and the
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a September 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2016 Lease Agreement
Renewal between Kosch Catering and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) for the
“Kitchen” space consisting of approximately 1681 square feet at a rate of $2101.25/month for
the period of September 1, 2015 thru August 31, 2016 and a rate of $2164.29/month for the
period of September 1, 2016 thru December 31, 2016.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: to approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Kosch Catering and the
Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
8/25/15
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation and the Local Development Finance Authority
(LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is a October 1, 2015 thru September 30, 2016 Lease Agreement
Renewal between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Local Development
Finance Authority (LDFA) for space #1-A, #1-B, #1-F, and #1-G consisting of approximately
77, 77, 344, 560 square feet at a rate of $958.00/month.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: to approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation and the Local Development Finance Authority
(LDFA).
LDFA Business
Sterling Heights, Michigan
8/25/15
AGENDA STATEMENT
OMB AS03 Rev. 11/04
Item Title: To approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Golden Products and
Services, LLC and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
Submitted By: Kathryn Quell, Building Services Specialist
Executive Summary
Attached for LDFA review is an August 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2015 Lease Agreement
Renewal between Golden Products and Services, LLC and the Local Development Finance
Authority (LDFA) for space #2-D consisting of approximately 434 square feet at a rate of
$250.00/month.
Suggested Action:
MOVED BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLVED: to approve the Lease Agreement Renewal between Golden Products and
Services, LLC and the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement (“Agreement”), dated __ ____, is entered into between __
_Golden Products and Services, LLC__ _, (“Tenant”), the City of Sterling Heights
Local Development Financing Authority, a local development financing authority, c/o City of
Sterling Heights, whose address is 40555 Utica Road, P.O. Box 8009, Sterling Heights,
Michigan 48311-8009 (“Landlord”),
RECITALS
A. Landlord owns the building (“Building”) and property commonly known as 6633
18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314 (collectively referred to as the “Property”).
B. Landlord desires to lease to Tenant, and Tenant desires to lease from Landlord,
Lab # _2-D__ in Section __2 _ of the Building, containing approximately _434 _square feet as
depicted on attached Exhibit A referred to as the “Premises”.
Now therefore, in consideration of the Premises and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. Premises. Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord, the
Premises. Landlord also grants Tenant the non-exclusive use of common areas on the Property
which include the reception area, designated conference rooms, restrooms, shipping and
receiving area, hallways, driveways, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, and exterior grounds,
(the “Common Areas”).
2. Term. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on
_August 1, 2015 _, (“Commencement Date”) and shall end on _December 31, 2015 ,
3. Rent. Commencing on the Commencement Date and throughout the Term,
Tenant shall pay monthly to Landlord, on or before the first day of each month, gross rent
(“Rent”) in the following amount:
Period Annual Rent Monthly Rental
Installments
8/1/15 – 12/31/15 $ 1250.00 $ 250.00
Rent shall be pro rated for any partial months at the beginning or the end of the Term. Except as
specifically provided in this Agreement to the contrary, Tenant shall not be obligated to pay
Landlord any other amounts in connection with its use and occupancy of the Premises; the cost
of all utilities and services is included in Rent, except as specifically provided in this Agreement
to the contrary.
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4. Use. The Premises shall be used for office use only, except for uses specifically
approved in writing by Landlord. Tenant shall not use the Premises in any manner which is in
violation of any federal, state, or local law, ordinance or regulation that relate to the use of the
Premises. Tenant shall use the Premises in compliance with any established building and use
restrictions imposed by the developer of the industrial park and any rules and regulations
established by Landlord with respect to use of the Building and Property.
5. Utilities and Services.
A. Services. Landlord shall operate and maintain the Building in a manner in
accordance with standards customarily followed in the operation of comparable office buildings
in the Sterling Heights, Michigan area. Tenant shall have access to the Premises twenty-four
(24) hours per day seven (7) days per week. Landlord shall furnish services and utilities, operate
the Building’s systems and have maintenance personnel available during customary business
hours of the City, which are currently Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (“Business Hours”),
excluding holidays officially recognized by the City of Sterling Heights. Landlord shall provide
Tenant with the following utilities and services, the cost of which shall be included in gross Rent,
in accordance with the standards and specifications customarily followed in the operation of
comparable buildings in the Sterling Heights, Michigan area: (i) hot and cold water for drinking,
lavatories, toilets and drinking water in the Premises at all times; (ii) window washing of all
windows in the Premises, outside only, weather permitting, at intervals to be determined by
Landlord; (iii) parking spaces in the parking lot located adjacent to the Building; (iv) lighting of
the parking lot and other Common Areas during evening hours; (v) landscaping of the exterior of
Common Areas and building management services for the Premises; (vi) snow removal of
parking lot and sidewalks in accordance with practices applicable to the City-owned facilities;
(vii) utilities, including, but not limited to, gas, electric and other utilities necessary or
appropriate for the operation of the Common Areas; (viii) heating, air-conditioning and
ventilation (“HVAC”) of the Premises and Common Areas during Business Hours whenever heat
or air conditioning shall be reasonably required to maintain comfortable temperature and
humidity. Tenant space janitorial and cleaning services can be coordinated with the Landlord at
Tenants expense.
B. Tenant Services. Tenant shall be responsible for and shall pay for
telephone to the Premises. Internet and data services are provided. If Tenant generates excessive
amounts of trash or waste which requires special handling or disposal such as medical or other
hazardous waste Tenant shall be responsible for disposal of such trash waste at its sole expense.
6. Approvals. Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining any required approvals and
paying any applicable permit fees relating to its use and occupancy of the Premises.
7. Maintenance. During the Term of this Agreement, Landlord, at Landlord’s sole
cost and expense, shall perform all maintenance, repairs and replacements relating to the
Common Areas, roof, building footings, foundations, walls, the building skeleton, bearing
columns, interior bearing walls, floor slabs, structural elements, underground utility and sewer
pipes, driveways, parking lots, fire protection sprinkler system, all exterior painting (at
reasonable intervals), mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems serving the
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Premises. Landlord agrees that it will use reasonable efforts to cause any such work to be
performed in a manner minimizing interference with Tenant’s business and use of the Premises.
Except as provided above, Tenant shall keep and maintain the Premises in good order and repair.
8. Condition of Premises. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Tenant accepts the
Premises in an “as is” condition, with no obligation on the part of Landlord to improve, cause to
be improved or pay Tenant to improve the Premises, or any part of them. Tenant shall not be
permitted to make any improvements or alterations to the Premises during the Term.
9. Relocation of Business. In consideration of the benefits which Tenant receives as
a result of its occupancy of the Leased Premises within the Building, Tenant agrees to contact the
City’s Economic Development Manager not less than 45 days prior to the date that it intends to
vacate the Premises to see whether the City can assist Tenant in finding a suitable location to
operate its business.
10. Insurance and Indemnity.
A. Indemnification. Subject to waiver of subrogation in Paragraph 17,
Tenant and its respective successors and assigns agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
Landlord, and its respective successors and assigns, from and against any and all costs, losses,
claims, liabilities, fines, expenses, penalties, and damages (including reasonable legal fees) in
connection with or resulting from any injury or damage to the Premises or third parties caused by
Tenant or its employees, agents or invitees during the Term.
B. Landlord’s Insurance. Throughout the Term, Landlord shall, at its sole
cost and expense, maintain insurance insuring: (i) the Building and other improvements located
upon the parcel or parcels on which the Building is located (the “Land”), against loss or damage
by fire, lightning, wind storm, hail storm, aircraft, vehicles, smoke, explosion, riot or civil
commotion as provided by the Standard Fire and Extended Coverage Policy and all other risks of
direct physical loss as insured against under Special Form (“all risk” coverage). The insurance
coverage shall be for not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement cost of
such improvements with agreed amount endorsement and building ordinance coverage; and (ii)
Landlord from all claims, demands or actions made by or on behalf of any person or persons,
firm or corporation and arising from, related to or connected with the Building, the Land or the
Premises, for bodily injury to or personal injury to or death of any person, or more than one
person, or for damage to property in an amount of not less than $2,000,000.00 combined single
limit per occurrence/aggregate. Landlord may elect to satisfy this obligation through an
established self-insurance program operated by the City of Sterling Heights.
C. Tenant’s Insurance. Tenant shall maintain the following insurance in
force at all times during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term(s) of this Lease, with an “A”
rated Best insurance carrier acceptable to the Landlord. It is agreed that Tenant shall name
Landlord, City of Sterling Heights including all elected and appointed officials, all of their
employees and volunteers, all boards, commissions and/or authorities and board members,
including employees and volunteers, as an “Additional Insured” under each separate policy of
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insurance scheduled below, in a form of endorsement to the policies approved by the Landlord in
writing.
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Policy Minimum Limits
_____(a) Workers’ Compensation Statutory
__X__(b) Commercial General Liability
(1) Bodily Injury Liability $300,000 each person
$300,000 each occurrence
(2) Property Damage Liability $300,000 each occurrence
_____(c) Business Automobile Liability
(1) Bodily Injury Liability $300,000 each person
$300,000 each occurrence
(2) Property Damage Liability $300,000 each occurrence
__X__(e) Employer’s Liability Insurance $300,000 each occurrence
Note: Commercial General Liability to include, but not limited to:
i) Contractual obligations;
ii) Negligent hiring.
These coverages and limits are to be considered minimum requirements under this
Lease and shall in no way limit the liability or obligations of Tenant under this Lease.
Tenant shall cause all policies to include an endorsement to the effect that the
policies shall not be modified, canceled or terminated without thirty (30) days prior written
notice to Landlord, as well as the requirement that the insurance carrier immediately notify
Landlord when fifty percent (50%) of any aggregate limits on any of the above-require policies
have been reached. In case of termination of coverage, Tenant shall provide evidence of new
insurance at the earliest possible date, but not later than ten (10) days prior to the termination of
the original policy. Tenant shall provide the insurance before the commencement of the Term of
this Lease and prior to the beginning of each lease renewal term. Moreover, Tenant agrees to
notify Landlord immediately of any claim arising pursuant to such policies.
Tenant shall not commence operations under this Lease until Tenant has obtained
all insurance stated in these requirements, all insurance has been reviewed by Landlord, and
certificates of such insurance have been made available to Landlord.
D. Form of Insurance. All of the aforesaid insurance policies shall be issued
by companies with a Best financial quality rating of A- or better and a financial size rating of XII
or better. Certificates of the insurance for the policies required to be carried under the Lease on
City Form 2021, together with satisfactory evidence of payment of the premiums thereon, shall
be deposited by Tenant with the Landlord.
11. Casualty and Condemnation. In the event any part of the Premises is damaged by
fire or other casualty or taken under the power of eminent domain by any legally constituted
authority (each a “Taking Event”), then Landlord and Tenant shall each have the right to
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terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall be without prejudice to the rights of Landlord
to recover compensation from the condemning authority for any loss or damage caused by such
condemnation. Tenant shall have the right to make its own claim for any separate award that
may be made by the condemning authority for Tenant’s loss of business or on account of any
costs or loss Tenant may sustain in the removal of Tenant’s trade fixtures, equipment, or other
removable personal property. In the event this Agreement is not terminated in accordance with
this Paragraph, then Landlord shall restore the Premises to its substantial condition existing prior
to the Taking Event with reasonable dispatch by and at the sole cost and expense of Landlord,
provided, however, that Landlord shall not be obligated to expend any funds beyond the amount
of the insurance or condemnation proceeds received as a result of such Taking Event. During the
period beginning as of the date of the Taking Event and ending on the date of substantial
completion of Landlord’s restoration of the Premises, Rent shall be abated proportionately based
on the portion of the Premises rendered unfit for Tenant’s use.
12. Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall have no right to sublet the Premises or
assign its interest in this Agreement or in the Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant
may, without Landlord’s consent, assign this Lease all or any portion of Premises to any business
entities directly or indirectly, controlling, controlled by or under common control with Tenant, or
to successors to Tenant by merger, consolidation, realignment, reorganization or purchase of
Tenant, or to a purchaser of all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant used in the operation of
Tenant’s business at the Premises.
13. Default. If any default, breach or failure of performance by Tenant of any
agreement, covenant, condition, provision or warranty contained herein continues after written
notice by the Landlord, (a) in case of failure to pay Rent, additional rent or other payments
required hereunder for more then ten (10) days, or (b) in any other case for more than thirty (30)
days; or if Tenant abandons the Leased premises during the term hereof; or if Tenant makes any
assignment for the benefit of creditors, or files a petition under any bankruptcy or insolvency law
now or hereafter in effect and if such a petition filed against Tenant is not dismissed within sixty
(60) days, or if such leasehold is taken on execution or other process of law in any action against
Tenant, then in any such case, whether or not the term shall have begun, the Landlord may
immediately, or at any time while such default exists and without further notice, terminate this
Lease by notice to Tenant, specifying a date not less than ten (10) days after the giving of such
notice on which this Lease shall terminate and this were the date herein originally fixed for the
expiration of the Term, and Tenant will then quit and surrender the Leased premises to the
Landlord, but the Tenant shall remain liable as hereinafter provided. In the event that this Lease
is terminated under any of provisions contained in section 13, the Tenant covenants after any
such ending to immediately pay to the Landlord an amount equal to the rent due for the
remainder of the Lease term. Nothing contained in this Lease shall, however, limit or prejudice
the right of the Landlord to prove for and obtain in proceedings for bankruptcy or insolvency by
reason of the termination of this Lease, an amount equal to the maximum allowed by any statute
or rule of law in effect at the time when, and governing the proceedings in which, the damages
are to be provided, whether or not the amount be greater, equal to, or less than the amount of the
loss or damages referred to above.
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14. Surrender. On or before the expiration of the term of this Lease, Tenant shall
vacate and deliver possession of the Premises to Landlord, in good order and condition,
reasonable wear and tear, damage by casualty, condemnation and the acts and omissions of
Landlord and Landlord’s employees, agents and contractors excepted.
15. Notices. All notices or demands required or permitted to be given or served
pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing (except as otherwise expressly provided herein) and
shall be deemed to have been given or served when received or refused, if sent by United States
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or by nationally recognized overnight courier, and
addressed to either party at the following addresses:
Landlord:
Sterling Heights Local Development Authority
City of Sterling Heights
40555 Utica Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009
with a copy to:
O’Reilly Rancilio P.C.
12900 Hall Rd., Ste. 350
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Attn: Clark A. Andrews, Esq.
Tenant:
___Golden Products and Services, LLC__
___6633 18 Mile Road _
___ Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Attn: __Walid Elsady ________
Telephone: ____________
Email: ______________
Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by serving notice as above
provided.
16. Bankruptcy. If Tenant shall file a petition in voluntary bankruptcy or be
voluntarily or involuntarily adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, or shall make an offer of
composition to its creditors, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall file
a petition or answer seeking reorganization or readjustment under the federal bankruptcy laws or
any other law or statute of the United States or any state thereof, or if a receiver or trustee shall
be appointed for Tenant or for all or a substantial part of the property of Tenant and Tenant is not
released from such receiver or trustee within thirty (30) days after appointment, or if an order
shall be entered approving the reorganization of Tenant or the readjustment of Tenant’s debts or
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obligations under the federal bankruptcy laws or any other law or statute of the United States or
any state thereof, then any of such events shall be deemed to be a breach, default and
anticipatory breach of this Lease. In any of such events and whenever and as often as any such
failure, default, breach or anticipatory breach shall occur, the term hereof, at the option of
Landlord, shall cease and determine and from thenceforth it shall be lawful for Landlord to re-
enter into and repossess the Leased Premises situated thereon and Tenant and each and every
occupant to remove and put out and to relet said Leased Premises for his own benefit; but
reserving to Landlord all such rights as he may have for damages or otherwise because of said
default, breach or anticipatory breach of Tenant.
17. Waiver of Subrogation. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary,
whenever (a) any loss, cost, damage or expense resulting from fire, explosion or any other
casualty or occurrence is incurred by either of the parties to this Lease, or anyone claiming by,
through, or under it in connection with the Premises and (b) such party is then covered in whole
or in part by insurance with respect to such loss, cost, damage or expense or would have been
covered if such party carried the insurance required under this Lease, then the party so insured or
insurable releases the other party from any liability said other party may have on account of
such loss, cost, damage or expense to the extent of any amount recovered by reason of such
insurance (or which could have been recovered had such insurance been carried) and waives any
right of subrogation which might otherwise exist in or accrue to any person on account thereof.
18. Indemnification. Except to the extent caused by the willful negligence or willful
misconduct of the Landlord, Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold Landlord, its members, the
City of Sterling Heights, its elected and appointed officials, their administrators, employees,
agents, volunteers and invitees harmless from and against any and all claims, counter-claims,
suits, debts, demands, actions, judgments, liens, liabilities, costs, expenses, including actual
attorneys fees and actual expert witness fees, arising out of or in connection with Tenant’s use
and occupancy of the Leased Premises, from the acts or omissions of Tenant, its agents,
representatives, employees, tenants, licensees, invitees, and/or from Tenant’s violation of any of
the terms of this Lease.
19. Environmental Warranty and Indemnification. Tenant represents, warrants and
covenants to Landlord that Tenant’s use of the Leased Premises and its activities on the Leased
Premises shall comply with all “Environmental Laws,” which, for purposes of this lease, shall
mean all federal, state and local environmental laws, including, but not limited to, the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, (47 USC §§ 1801 et seq.), Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.) (“Clean Water Act”), the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (42
U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq.) (“RCRA”), Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 300f-j-26), Toxic
Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq.), Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq.),
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. §§
9601 et seq.) (“CERCLA”), the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, 42
U.S.C. §§ 11001 et seq. (“EPCRA”), the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental
Protection Act (MCL § 324.101 et seq.) the administrative rules and regulations promulgated
under such statutes, or any other similar federal, state or local law or administrative rule or
regulation of similar effect, each as amended and as in effect and as adopted as of the date of
execution of this Lease.
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Tenant shall immediately and promptly notify Landlord of any release, discharge, spill or
emission of Hazardous Substances on, to or from the Leased Premises, and any complaint,
summons, citation, notice, directive, order, claim, litigation, judicial or administrative
proceeding, inquiry or investigation judgment, letter or other communication from any
governmental agency, department, bureau, office or other authority, or any third party involving
violations of Environmental Laws with respect to the Leased Premises.
Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landlord, its successors, assigns,
the City of Sterling Heights, its elected and appointed officials, administrators, employees,
agents, from and against any and all fines, charges, penalties, losses, costs, damages, liabilities,
cleanup or response activity costs and/or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and
actual consultants’ fees) incurred by Landlord as a result of any claims, demands, actions, causes
of action, suits, proceedings, investigations, assessments and audits, whether of law or in equity
(collectively “Claims”) attributable to (a) any third party claim or demand in connection with any
Hazardous Substances generated, stored, leaked, spilled, discharged, emitted, or otherwise
disbursed, in, on, under, above or about the Leased Premises or the Property, or violation of any
Environmental Laws, from and after the date of this Lease; (b) injuries sustained or other tort
actions brought for Claims arising out of or related to any Hazardous Substances; (c) the
presence, disposal (including off-site disposal), escape, leakage, discharge, emission, release or
threatened release of any Hazardous Substances in, on, under, above, from or about the Leased
Premises or the Property; and (d) compliance with any administrative notice, order, request or
demand relative to any Hazardous Substances on the Leased Premises or violation of any
Environmental Laws.
Tenant’s indemnification described above specifically includes, but is not limited to, the
direct obligation of the Tenant to promptly perform any remedial or other activities required or
ordered by any administrative agency or government official, or are otherwise necessary to avoid
injury or liability to any person or property, to prevent the spread of any pollution and/or
contamination, or to permit the continued safe use of the Leased Premises.
20. Mechanics’ Liens. Tenant shall keep the Building, its improvements, and the
Property, or addition of equipment or fixtures free and clear of all mechanics’ liens resulting
from any approved construction done by or for Tenant.
21. Holding Over. Any holding over by Tenant after the expiration or termination of
this Lease, without the written consent of Landlord, shall be construed to be a tenancy from
month to month and the Rent and Additional Rent to be paid by Tenant shall be at 2.5 times the
Rent then in effect, as determined by Landlord in it sole discretion. Acceptance by Landlord of
such payments after such expiration or termination shall not constitute a renewal of this Lease.
This provision shall not operate as a waiver of Landlord’s right to re-entry or any other right of
Landlord, and Tenant shall be a Tenant at sufferance only during the period of any such holding
over without the consent of Landlord.
22. Taxes and Special Assessments. If the Leased Premises, Building, Property or
Equipment are placed on the tax assessment rolls based upon Tenant’s usage, then any real estate
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taxes, personal property taxes, other applicable taxes and/or special assessments assessed or
levied against the Premises, Building, Property or equipment during the Term of this Lease shall
be solely borne by Tenant as further Additional Rent.
23. No Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any covenant or condition of
this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver thereof or of the right of either party to enforce each and
every covenant and condition of this Lease. No provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have
been waived unless such waiver is in writing.
24. Prohibitions. The following general types of activities shall be prohibited within
the Building or on the Property:
A. When the purpose of such use is to promote activities subversive to the
laws of the United States or any subdivision thereof, or to overthrow the government of the
United States, or supporting doctrines of violence, hatred, and/or discrimination.
B. Any activity that may violate the canons of good morals, manners or taste,
or be injurious to the buildings, facilities, grounds or equipment, or interfere with the programs,
activities or operations of the Landlord.
C. Any political forum that is not made available to all sides of an issue on an
equitable basis and political campaign activities such as collection and/or solicitation of
campaign funds, solicitations for campaign workers, and distribution of political campaign
advertisement.
D. No alcoholic beverages (unless an Alcohol Beverage Agreement has been
executed for a specific event), illegal drugs, or controlled substances are permitted in or around
the Building or upon any Landlord property.
E. Activities that block fire doors, means of egress, block or tamper with any
fire protection apparatus.
F. Smoking or use of tobacco products in the Building is prohibited.
Smoking shall also be prohibited on any city-owned property within 25 feet of entries, outdoor
air intakes, and operable window.
G. The Leased Premises are made available with the understanding that direct
payment to Landlord employees is not permitted. Employees shall not accept under any
circumstances direct payments in lieu of fees, labor charges, or other services.
H. Guns, weapons or guard dogs (except dog guides assisting blind
individuals) are not allowed in the Building or upon the Property without prior written
permission from the City of Sterling Heights City Manager, or their designees. (Governmental
law enforcement officers are exempt; private security guards are not exempt.)
I. Signs or other materials may not be posted without the approval of the
Landlord.
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J. Subleasing or shared used (not authorized by Landlord in writing) is
prohibited.
25. Miscellaneous Provisions. The following miscellaneous provisions shall form a
part of this Lease:
A. Tenant agrees to supervise its employees during use of the Building and/or
Leased Premises.
B. Tenant agrees to adhere to energy conservation practices adopted by
Landlord or the City of Sterling Heights.
C. The parties to this Lease agree that no employees, volunteers, agents and
personnel of either party shall be considered to be employees of the other, and acknowledge that
this Lease does not create a partnership or joint venture between them.
D. This Lease shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws
of the State of Michigan.
E. This Lease contains all of the agreements of the parties and cannot be
amended or modified except by a mutual written agreement.
F. The captions of this Lease shall have no effect on its interpretation.
26. Brokers. Landlord and Tenant hereby represent and warrant to one another that
neither party nor their respective managers, officers or agents nor anyone acting on their behalf
has dealt with any real estate broker in the negotiation or making of this Lease, and both
Landlord and Tenant agree to indemnify and hold one another harmless from the claim or claims
of any broker or brokers claiming to have caused the parties to enter into this Lease.
27. Binding Effect. This Lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties and their respective beneficiaries, successors and assigns.
28. Governing Law. This Lease shall be governed by and construed under the laws of
the State of Michigan.
29. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim between the parties arising out of or
relating to this Lease or a breach thereof (other than a dispute regarding or a claim for non-
payment of Rent) shall be settled by arbitration in Macomb County, Michigan under the
Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and shall be
administered by the AAA. In no such event shall a demand for arbitration be made after the date
when legal or equitable proceedings based upon such controversy or claim would be barred by
the applicable statute of limitations. Any arbitration hearing conducted pursuant to this
Agreement shall be held in Macomb County, Michigan. The arbitrator(s) shall issue a written
statement specifying the reasons for the award, which shall be final and binding on both parties,
and in such format that judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable law in
any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator(s) (a) shall have the authority to award
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injunction relief or to direct specific performance, if warranted, and (b) shall not have the
authority to award punitive or consequential damages. Each party shall bear its own attorneys’
fees, witness fees, and other costs in preparing and presenting its position at arbitration. The fee
of the arbitrator, however, shall be borne and paid by the party not substantially prevailing in the
matter arbitrated, as specifically so determined by the arbitrator.
30. Subordination; Landlord’s Lien Waiver. This Lease shall be subordinate to any
mortgage, deed of trust, hypothecation or other security device which encumbers the Building or
any ground or underlying lease which is intended to be superior to this Lease (“Security
Device”) provided that Landlord provides to Tenant from the holder of such Security Device a
subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement reasonably acceptable to Tenant.
Landlord hereby waives and releases all liens, right of distraint or security interests (whether
arising by statute or at common law) in all property, chattels or merchandise which may be
placed in the Premises and also upon all proceeds of insurance which may accrue to Tenant by
reason of damage to or destruction of any such property, chattels or merchandise.
31. Quiet Enjoyment; Entry into the Premises. Landlord covenants that so long as
Tenant is not in default hereunder after the expiration of any applicable cure periods under this
Lease, Tenant shall have quiet and peaceful possession and enjoyment of the Premises and shall
not be interfered with by Landlord, or any party claiming by, through or under Landlord or any
party claiming title superior to Landlord. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord and
Landlord’s representatives shall be permitted to enter the Premises during Business Hours and
upon forty-eight (48) hours prior oral notice (except in the case of emergency, in which case
notice reasonable under the circumstances shall suffice). During any entry into the Premises by
Landlord or Landlord’s representatives (except in case of emergency), at Tenant’s option, a
representative of Tenant shall accompany Landlord and/or Landlord’s representatives through
the Premises at all times.
32. Attorneys’ Fees. All reasonable attorneys’ fees, including actual expenses and
court costs, incurred by the prevailing party to enforce the terms of this Lease against the non-
prevailing party shall be paid by the non-prevailing party.
33. Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts and by
each of the undersigned on separate counterparts, and each such counterpart shall be deemed to
be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same
instrument.
34. Option. Provided Tenant is not then in default, Tenant shall have and is granted
two options to extend the term of the Lease for a period of one (1) year at a mutually agreeable
rental rate. The option granted by this provision shall be exercised by notice by Tenant in
writing to the Landlord not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then current
term and agreement in writing as to a rental rate. All of the terms and conditions of the original
lease shall remain in full force and effect during such extended term except for the rental rate.
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The parties have duly executed this Agreement pursuant to proper authority duly granted,
as of the dates set forth below.
LANDLORD:
City of Sterling Heights Local Development
Financing Authority
By: _________________________________
Its:
Dated: ______________________
TENANT:
____________________________________
By: _________________________________
Its: _________________________________
Dated: ______________________
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EXHIBIT A
Location of the Premises
(Floor Plan)
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