850 E. TETON
INDUSTRIAL SUBLEASE
EFFECTIVE DATE: AUGUST 1, 1999
PARTIES AND ADDRESSES:
"AUTHORITY": TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY, INC.,
an Arizona nonprofit corporation
7005 S. Plumer Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85706
"TENANT": AAS- COMPLETE CONTROLS INC.
AN ARIZONA CORPORATION
MICAH CHAPMAN, PRESIDENT AND
JOE CIVILETTO, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
850 E. TETON RD. SUITE 8
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85706
EXHIBITS: Exhibits lettered A, B and C are annexed
to this Sublease and incorporated herein
by this reference.
A. Authority has leased from the City of Tucson, a municipal
corporation, the airport known as Tucson International Airport
located in Pima County, State of Arizona (the "Airport").
B. Tenant desires to sublease from Authority a portion of the
Airport and to have certain rights, licenses, services and
privileges in connection with the Airport.
COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS
ARTICLE I - PREMISES
1.1 PREMISES
Authority does hereby demise and let unto Tenant, for its exclusive use
and occupancy, and Tenant does hereby lease from Authority, the
building located on the Airport at 7001 S. PARK AVE (the "Premises"),
APPROXIMATELY SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED (75,600) SQUARE FEET,
AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A, subject to all utility easements and rights of
way that encumber the Premises and subject to the terms hereof.
1.2 ACCESS
Tenant is granted the right of reasonable access to the Premises over
such other portions of the Airport as is necessary to provide
reasonable access to and from the Premises. Authority reserves the
right to designate the location of such access and to change its
location from time to time, as Authority deems reasonably necessary and
1.3 SECURITY
Tenant is responsible for securing Tenant's Premises, and neither the
Authority nor its agents or employees will be responsible for any loss
of or damage to Tenant's possessions while stored on the Premises.
1.4 PARKING
Tenant shall be entitled to utilize the parking areas associated with
the Premises in common with other tenants of adjacent facilities. The
Authority reserves the right, but shall not be obligated, to assign
specific parking spaces to tenants.
1.5 ENTRY UPON PREMISES
Authority may enter upon the Premises subleased exclusively to Tenant
hereunder at any
reasonable time, for any purpose necessary, incidental to or connected
with the exercise of its governmental functions, or to inspect the
Premises for compliance with all applicable laws and rules and
regulations or to prevent waste, loss or destruction. Authority shall,
in addition, have the right to enter upon the Premises and perform any
actions necessary or appropriate in connection with any environmental
investigation or remediation, including but not limited to the
trenching, drilling and installation, monitoring, repair, replacement
and operation of pipes, wells, and related equipment. The rent due
hereunder shall equitably abate with respect any portion of the
Premises rendered unusable as a result of the Authority's exercise of
its rights under this Section.
ARTICLE II - TERM
2.1 INITIAL TERM
The initial term of the Sublease shall be for a period of five (5)
years beginning on the Effective Date hereof (the "Initial Term")
2.2 EXTENSIONS
The term hereof shall be deemed to be automatically extended on each of
the first five anniversaries of the Effective Date hereof, for an
additional one-year period, unless the Authority, at lease ninety (90)
days prior to such date, notifies Tenant that the Authority does not
elect to so extend the term. The intent of this provision is to
automatically extend the term of this Sublease each year (unless
otherwise elected by Authority) so that a remaining term of
approximately 5 years is maintained, for a possible maximum total term
of (10) years.
ARTICLE III - RENT AND DEPOSITS
3.1 BASE RENT
Tenant covenants and agrees to pay Authority rent from the Effective
Date of this Sublease in an amount equal to SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($17,388.00) per month with
FOUR PERCENT INCREASES ANNUALLY BEGINNING WITH THE START OF YEAR THREE
as set forth on the rent schedule attached as Exhibit C. Monthly rent
is due and payable to Authority in advance. Rent payments shall be
delivered to Authority's Property Manager who is currently Tucson
Industrial Centers, Inc., located at 850 E. Teton, Suite 1, Tucson, AZ
85706, or such other person as directed by Authority in writing.
3.2 COMMENCEMENT OF RENTAL OBLIGATION
The first monthly payment, prorated to reflect the partial month for
which it is paid, shall be
due on the Effective Date hereof and subsequent installments shall be
due on the first day of each succeeding calendar month thereafter
during the term of this Sublease.
3.3 LATE FEES
If any rent or any other sum due from the Tenant shall not be received
within FIVE (5) DAYS after such amount shall be due, Tenant shall pay a
late fee equal to TEN PERCENT (10%) of such overdue amount. Acceptance
of such late fees shall in no event constitute a waiver of Tenant's
default with respect to such overdue amount nor prevent Authority from
exercising any of the other right and remedies granted hereunder.
3.4 SECURITY DEPOSIT
Simultaneously with the entry into this Sublease by the parties hereto,
the Tenant shall deposit with Authority, $17,388.00 which shall be
retained by Authority as security for the Tenant's payment of the Rent
and performance of all of its other obligations under the provisions of
this Lease, and shall not be deemed to represent payment of any rent.
On the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in Section 11.1
hereinbelow), Authority shall be entitled, at its sole discretion, (a)
to apply any or all of such sum in payment of (i) any Rent due and
unpaid, (ii) any expense incurred by Authority in curing any such
default, and/or (iii) any damages incurred by Authority by reason of
such default (including, by way of example rather than by limitation,
reasonable attorney's fees), in which event the Tenant shall,
immediately on its receipt of a written demand there for from
Authority, pay to Authority a sum equaling the amount so applied, so as
to restore the security deposit to its original amount; and /or (b) at
Authority's election, to retain any or all of such sum not otherwise
applied pursuant to the provisions of clause (a) of this sentence in
liquidation of any or all damages suffered by Authority by reason of
such default. On the termination of this Sublease, any of such sum
which is not so applied or retained shall be returned to Tenant. Such
sum shall not bear interest while being held by Authority.
ARTICLE IV - USE OF PREMISES
4.1 PURPOSES
The Premises shall not, without prior written consent of Authority, be
used for any purpose other than or in addition to that set forth on
Exhibit B attached hereto.
4.2 INDEMNITY
Tenant agrees to fully indemnify and save and hold harmless Authority
and the City of Tucson from and against all claims, fines, damages,
penalties, actions and all expenses, including reasonable attorneys'
fees incidental to the investigation and defense thereof, related to or
arising out of the fault or negligence of or violation of law by
Tenant, its agents,
employees or subtenants in the use, occupancy, or maintenance of the
Premises by any of them.
4.3 DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
Tenant agrees to exercise reasonable care when using the Premises and
all improvements thereon to discover and promptly remedy any conditions
that may pose an unreasonable risk of harm to members of the general
public or that may constitute a violation of law. If an unsafe,
defective or dangerous condition, or violation of the law is
discovered, Tenant warrants that no one other than Tenant and Authority
employees, agents and representatives will be admitted to the Premises
and no property belonging to any party other than Tenant and Authority
will be transported to, collected at or stored upon the Premises until
the unsafe, defective or dangerous condition, or violation of law is
4.4 ALTERATIONS
The Authority will complete the electrical service entrance upgrade at
the southwest corner of the building (cost to be determined but not to
exceed $17,388). Tenant shall not construct or substantially alter or
modify any buildings, structures, or other improvements on the Premises
without the Authority's prior written approval of its plans and
specifications, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld.
4.5 UTILITIES
A. Tenant's Responsibilities:
Tenant shall pay for all utility services supplied to it or
its subtenants on the Airport.
B. Authority's Rights and Responsibilities:
Notwithstanding the execution of this Sublease, Authority
retains the right to the continued use of such utility lines
and services as are presently on the Premises and the right to
repair the same when necessary. Authority shall conduct such
repairs in such manner and at such times as to not
unreasonably interfere with Tenant's operations.
4.6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
A. Tenant:
(1) Tenant shall, at no expense to Authority, maintain
the Premises in a neat, clean, safe condition and in
a manner that is compatible with the adjacent
facilities, and in compliance with all applicable
laws, rules, regulations and orders. Tenant shall be
responsible for all minor repairs and maintenance.
(2) General combustible storage shall not exceed 12 feet
in height.
(3) Aisle separation shall be between 4 feet to 8 feet
wide. (Width to be determined by Fire Department and
classification of commodities being stored).
(4) Must have stable storage piles (No leaning stacks).
B. Authority:
Subject to Section 5.9 the Authority shall be responsible for
all structural repairs in the Premises unless necessitated by
any negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant or Tenant's
subtenants, employees, agents, invitees or guests.
ARTICLE V - INSURANCE AND CASUALTY
5.1 INSURANCE REQUIRED
Tenant shall obtain and maintain in full force, with a company or
companies authorized to transact the business of insurance in the State
of Arizona and of sound and adequate financial responsibility, selected
by Tenant and acceptable to Authority, comprehensive insurance policy
(either as part of any other policy or policies carried by Tenant, or
separately) providing for the protection of the Authority and the City
of Tucson and officers, directors, agents and employees of either of
them, against:
(1) general liability, including all direct or contingent
loss or liability for damages for bodily injury,
personal injury, death or damage to property,
including loss of use thereof, occurring on or in any
way related to the Premises or occasioned by reason
of occupancy by and the operations of Tenant upon, in
and around the Premises, with limits of $1,000,000
per occurrence for personal injury or death or damage
to property, with coverage at least as broad as that
provided by INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE COMMERCIAL
GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE form CG0001 (Occurrence
Form), and such policy or policies shall cover all of
Tenant's operations on the entire Premises, including
but not limited to any elevators and escalators
therein and any sidewalks, streets or other public
ways adjoining the Premises; and
(2) automobile liability covering owned, non-owned,
leased and hired vehicles with combined single limits
of no less than $250,000 per occurrence.
5.2 DEDUCTIBLE
The deductible for any policy required hereunder shall not exceed
$1,000.
5.3 MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS
Authority may adjust or increase liability insurance amounts and
requirements as Authority deems reasonably necessary, or as may be
required because of changes in the insurance requirements imposed by
Authority's insurer or by applicable law. Tenant shall comply with such
adjustments or increases within such reasonable time period as is
requested by Authority.
5.4 CERTIFICATES
Upon or prior to the commencement of the term of this Sublease and at
least annually thereafter Tenant shall furnish to Authority
certificates of insurance showing the amount and type of the insurance
then in effect that is required to be procured and maintained by it
hereunder and stating the date and term of the policies evidencing such
insurance. Tenant shall, upon request, supply Authority with certified
copies of all applicable insurance policies, riders, endorsements and
declaration pages. Certificates evidencing any renewal, replacement or
extension of any or all of the insurance required hereunder, or of
renewals, replacements or extensions of such renewals, replacements or
extensions, shall be delivered by Tenant to Authority not less than
thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any policy of insurance
renewed, replaced or extended by the insurance represented by any such
certificate. Each policy of insurance required hereunder shall provide
for not less than thirty (30) days notice to Authority and Tenant
before such policy may be canceled.
5.5 ADDITIONAL INSURANCE
The provisions of this Sublease as to insurance required to be procured
and maintained shall not limit or prohibit, or be construed as limiting
or prohibiting, Authority or Tenant from obtaining any other or greater
insurance with respect to the Premises or improvements thereon or the
use and occupancy thereof that either or both of them may wish to
carry, but in the event Authority or Tenant, as the case may be, shall
procure or maintain any such insurance not required by this Sublease,
the cost thereof shall be at the expense of the party procuring or
maintaining the same.
5.6 ADDITIONAL INSUREDS
All insurance required by this Article shall be procured and maintained
in the name of Tenant and shall add Authority and the City of Tucson as
additional insureds as their interests appear.
5.7 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
Each party hereto waives all claims for recovery from the other party
for any loss or damage to any of its property on the Premises insured
under valid and collectible insurance policies to the extent of any
recovery collected from such policies. The parties agree that all
material insurance policies shall be endorsed with a clause which
waives subrogation against the other party.
5.8 INSURANCE BY AUTHORITY
Authority may, upon written notice to Tenant, in the event that Tenant
fails to timely provide proof of insurance as required by Section 5.4
above, procure and maintain any or all of the insurance required of
Tenant under this Article. In such event, all costs of such insurance
procured and maintained by Authority on behalf of Tenant shall be the
responsibility of Tenant and shall be fully reimbursed to Authority
within ten (10) business days after Authority advises Tenant of the
cost thereof.
5.9 CASUALTY TO PREMISES
Authority may, but shall not be required to, maintain insurance against
loss or damage to the Premises, but shall have no obligation to repair
the Premises in the event of casualty or damage thereto. In the event
that any such casualty renders the Premises unsafe or untenantable,
this Sublease shall terminate unless Authority notifies Tenant, within
45 days of the date of the casualty, that Authority intends to repair
the Premises, in which event this Sublease shall remain in full force
and effect, although rent shall abate while the Premises are unusable.
ARTICLE VI - TAXES
6.1 TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITY
Tenant shall pay before delinquency any and all taxes levied or
assessed against the Premises, any levied or assessed against or by
reason of personal property located in, on or about the Premises, any
levied or assessed because of Tenant's right to possession of the
Premises and improvements thereon, all applicable taxes levied or
assessed by any government body as the result of Tenant's operations
and all taxes which may be levied or assessed as the result of rentals
payable under this Sublease. All such taxes and assessments for partial
years shall be apportioned and adjusted on a time basis.
6.2 PROTEST
Tenant shall have the right at its own cost and expense to contest the
amount or validity of any such tax or assessment and to bring or defend
any actions involving the amount or validity of any such tax or
assessment in its own name or in the name of Authority; provided that,
if unsuccessful, Tenant shall pay and discharge any such tax or
assessment so contested, together with any penalties, fines, interest,
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, that may
result from any such action by Tenant.
ARTICLE VII - RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAWS
7.1 COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS
Tenant and all persons operating under the rights granted hereby shall
observe and obey all reasonable and lawful rules and regulations with
respect to the use of the Airport which have been or may in the future
be adopted by Authority and shall further abide by all applicable laws,
statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, and regulations of all governing
bodies which are now in effect or which may hereafter be put into
7.2 NON-DISCRIMINATION
A. NON-DISCRIMINATION COVENANTS
(1) The Tenant for himself, his heirs, personal
representatives, subtenants, successors in interest,
and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof,
does hereby covenant and agree, as a covenant running
with the land, that in the event improvements are
constructed, maintained, or otherwise operated on the
Premises for a purpose for which a Department of
Transportation ("DOT") program or activity is
extended or for another purpose involving the
provision of similar services or benefits, Tenant
shall maintain and operate such improvements and
services in compliance with all other requirements
imposed pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal
Regulations, DOT, Subtitle A, Office of the
Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in
Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of
Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, and as said Regulations may be
(2) The Tenant for himself, his personal representatives,
successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the
consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree,
as a covenant running with the land that: (1) no
person on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin shall be excluded from participation in,
denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination in the use of said improvements, (2)
that in the construction of any improvements on,
over, or under such land and the furnishing of
services thereon, no person on the grounds of race,
color, or national origin shall be excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, or
otherwise be subject to
discrimination, (3) that Tenant shall use the
Premises in compliance with all other requirements
imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal
Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle
A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21,
Non-discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of
the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as said
Regulations may be amended.
(3) Tenant shall furnish its accommodations and/or
services on a fair, equal and not unjustly
discriminatory basis to all users thereof and it
shall charge fair, reasonable and not unjustly
discriminatory prices for each unit or service,
PROVIDED THAT Tenant may be allowed to make
reasonable and nondiscriminatory discounts, rebates
or other similar type of price reductio ...
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