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GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT
COUNTY: COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0831
CITY: CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
290 N. D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
TENANT: 230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE, LLC
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
GUARANTOR: HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, INC.
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
PROPERTY: Certain real property legally described on Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and depicted in the plat on Exhibit “B” and
known as 230 S. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino,
California, comprising approximately 15.63 acres
COUNTY CONTRACT NO: _________________
RECITALS
A. CITY and COUNTY are the owners of that certain real property legally
described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and depicted in the plat on Exhibit “B” and
known as 230 S. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, California, comprising
approximately 15.63 acres (the “Property”). In its capacity as an owner, the CITY
appoints the COUNTY as the CITY’s authorized agent to act on behalf of the CITY in
the administration of this Lease unless expressly provided otherwise in this Lease and
all references to LANDLORD in this Lease shall collectively mean the CITY and
COUNTY, provided that unless otherwise expressly provided otherwise in this Lease,
the COUNTY shall act as authorized agent for the CITY. For avoidance of doubt, all
references to City and County in this Lease shall refer to its respective capacities as the
owners of the Property and nothing in this Lease precludes or shall be interpreted to
preclude City or County from acting in its respective capacities as regulatory bodies with
jurisdiction over the Property.
B. TENANT desires to lease the Property from LANDLORD for use as a
public charter school with the intent that TENANT sublease the Property to TENANT’s
affiliate, High Desert Partnership In Academic Excellence Foundation, Inc., for
TENANT’s affiliate to construct certain charter school improvements thereon (“Charter
School Improvements”) and to operate a public charter school facility known as the
Norton Science and Language Academy under a charter granted by the San Bernardino
County Board of Education. TENANT’s affiliate desires to guarantee TENANT’s
obligations under the Lease and shall be referred to as the “GUARANTOR.”
C. As consideration for the Lease of the Property to TENANT and in lieu of
TENANT’s monetary payment of monthly rent for the duration of the initial term of the
Ground Lease, TENANT shall construct or have constructed a new preschool facility
and site improvements (“Preschool Improvements”) for COUNTY under the state
preschool and federal “Head Start” programs in accordance with a separate
Improvement Agreement executed by COUNTY and GUARANTOR on even date with
this Lease on that certain real property known as 205 Allen Street, San Bernardino,
California, comprising approximately 2.23 acres (“Head Start Parcel”), which is owned
by the County and the City, which is located adjacent to the Property.
D. TENANT or an affiliate of TENANT intends to obtain tax-exempt financing,
which shall be used to construct the Charter School Improvements on the Property and
the Preschool Improvements on the Head Start Parcel with TENANT’s leasehold
interest in the Property to serve as collateral for said financing, provided that,
notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease or in any financing documents,
this Lease shall not in any way encumber the Head Start Parcel or the Preschool
Improvements.
REFERENCE PAGES
COUNTY: County of San Bernardino
CITY:
LANDLORD:
City of San Bernardino
Collectively, the City and the County, provided that for
purposes of this Lease, the County shall act as
authorized agent for the City unless expressly provided
otherwise in this Lease.
LANDLORD’S NOTICE
ADDRESS:
County of San Bernardino
Attn: Real Estate Services Department
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Third Floor
San Bernardino, California 92415-0831
and
City of San Bernardino
Attn: City Manager
290 N. D. Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
TENANT: 230 South Waterman Avenue, LLC,
a California limited liability company
TENANT’S NOTICE ADDRESS: 230 South Waterman Avenue, LLC
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley CA 92307
GUARANTOR
High Desert Partnership in Academic Excellence
Foundation, Inc.,
a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
PROPERTY: Certain real property legally described on Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and depicted in the plat on Exhibit “B”
and known as 230 S. Waterman Avenue, San
Bernardino, California, comprising approximately 15.63
acres
USE: Public charter school serving some combination of grades
transitional kindergarten (TK) through 12 operating under
a charter granted by the San Bernardino County Board of
Education and ancillary administrative office uses and for
no other purposes
LEASE COMMENCEMENT DATE:
LEASE TERM:
OPTION TO EXTEND
LEASE TERM:
On the date that the last of the parties has executed this
Lease
Fifty (50) Years from the Lease Commencement Date
unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Lease
One (1) Option for Twenty (20) Years on the terms and
conditions set forth in the Lease
EXHIBITS
“A” Property - Legal Description
“B” Property - Plat
“C” Form of Subordination and Attornment Agreement
“D” List of Former County Officials
“E” Form of Guaranty of Lease
“F” Form of Sublease for Affiliate Transferees
LEASE AGREEMENT
By this Lease, LANDLORD, as lessor, leases to TENANT, as lessee, and
TENANT leases from LANDLORD, the Property on the terms and conditions set forth in
this Lease. The Reference Pages, including all terms defined thereon, and Recitals are
incorporated into and made a part of this Lease. The LANDLORD and TENANT shall
each be referred to as a “Party” and shall collectively be referred to as the “Parties.”
1. PROPERTY. LANDLORD, in consideration of covenants and conditions
herein set forth, hereby leases to TENANT and TENANT leases from LANDLORD the
Property on the terms and conditions set forth in this Lease. The Property is more
particularly described in the legal description set forth on Exhibit “A” and depicted in the
plat set forth on Exhibit “B” hereto. The Property is leased to TENANT in AS-IS
condition, subject to all easements, reservations, restrictions, rights and rights-of-way.
For avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, the
Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Head Start Parcel is not part of the
Property leased by TENANT under this Lease and is not subject to this Lease.
2. USE. The Property shall be used only for the Use set forth on the
Reference Pages and for no other purpose. TENANT shall not use or permit the use of
the Property in a manner that is unlawful or immoral, creates waste or a nuisance, or
causes damage to the Property or neighboring properties. TENANT shall not do or
permit anything to be done in, on, under, or about the Property which will in any way
obstruct, interfere, injure, annoy, or disturb the rights of occupants or visitors to the
Property or the neighboring properties. TENANT shall not sell or permit the sale of any
alcoholic beverages from the Property. TENANT agrees that any personal property that
is stored outside will be stored in a neat and orderly manner Unattractive and/or
unsightly outside storage shall not be permitted in public view under any circumstances.
TENANT shall not place or permit the placement on the Property or maintain or permit
the maintenance on the Property of any modular, portable, temporary, prefabricated, or
similar structure during the Term of this Lease. TENANT shall comply with all Applicable
Laws related to the use and development of the Property, including the requirements of
the Federal Aviation Administration, as may be amended. Upon development of the
Charter School Improvements and occupancy of the same on the Property by TENANT,
the same shall conclusively be deemed to be fit and proper for the purposes for which
TENANT shall use the Property.
3. TERM.
A. Term. The obligations of the Parties pursuant to this Lease shall
commence on the Lease Commencement Date and shall expire upon the expiration or
earlier termination of the Lease Term as set forth in the Reference Pages (“Initial
Term”), unless extended as provided in Paragraph B of this Section.
B. Option to Extend Term. TENANT shall have one (1) option to
extend the Initial Term of the Lease for twenty (20) years (the “Lease Term Extension
Option”) in accordance with the following provisions:
1. TENANT shall have one (1) option to extend the Term as to
the Property by twenty (20) years (the “Lease Term Extension Option”) on the same
terms and conditions as the Lease, except for Monthly Rent for the Property. To
exercise the Lease Term Extension Option, TENANT shall provide CITY and COUNTY
with concurrent written notice of such exercise no more than eighteen (18) months and
no less than twelve (12) months prior to the end of the Initial Term. If the TENANT
exercises the Lease Term Extension Option, such term shall be referred to as the
“Extended Term.”
2. The Monthly Rent for the Property during the initial year of
the Extended Term shall be adjusted by good faith negotiation of the Parties to the fair
market monthly rental rate then prevailing based on the monthly rental rate of
comparable leased properties in the County of San Bernardino. Thereafter, the monthly
rental rate for each subsequent year during the Extended Term shall be increased by a
market escalation factor (for instance, a percentage or fixed annual increases) then
prevailing for comparable leased properties in the County of San Bernardino (the
monthly rental rate for the initial year of the Extended Term and the annual escalation
factor shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as the “FMV Rent”). If the Parties have
been unable to agree on the FMV Rent for the Property within five (5) months of
TENANT's exercise of its option, said FMV Rent shall be determined through arbitration
conducted in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American
Arbitration Association. If the FMV Rent for the Property is determined by arbitration and
TENANT does not, for any reason, agree with such determination, TENANT shall have
the right to terminate the Lease by providing LANDLORD with written notice not later
than thirty (30) days after TENANT’s receipt of the arbitration-determined FMV Rent. In
the event TENANT does not so terminate the Lease, TENANT shall commence paying
the arbitration-determined FMV Rent on the first day of the Extended Term and on the
first day of each calendar month thereafter with the arbitration-determined annual
escalations on each anniversary of the first day of the Extended Term for the duration of
the Extended Term. Unless individually referred to, the Initial Term and the Extended
Term, if any, shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as the “Term.”
3. Effect of Default on Extension Option. If TENANT is in
Default of this Lease at the time of exercise of the Lease Term Extension Option or at
any time thereafter up to the commencement date of the Extended Term, LANDLORD
agrees to provide written notice to TENANT of any existing Defaults during such period.
If TENANT fails to cure such Default to the reasonable satisfaction of LANDLORD on or
prior to the later of six (6) months prior to end of the Initial Term or thirty (30) days after
notice, then the Extended Term shall not commence and TENANT’s exercise of the
Lease Term Extension Option shall be deemed null and void and this Lease shall
automatically expire at the end of the Initial Term. If TENANT is in Default at any time
during the final six (6) months of the Initial Term beyond any applicable notice and cure
period, then the Extended Term shall not commence and TENANT’s exercise of the
Lease Term Extension Option shall be deemed null and void and this Lease shall
automatically expire at the end of the Initial Term. For avoidance of doubt, nothing in
this paragraph shall limit LANDLORD’s rights to pursue any rights and remedies
resulting from any Default occurring at the time of TENANT’s exercise of the Lease
Term Extension Option and before the commencement of the Extended Term.
4. CONSIDERATION.
A. Rent. In lieu of TENANT’s monetary payment of Monthly Rent for
the Property during the Initial Term and as a material inducement the willingness of
LANDLORD to enter into this Lease, TENANT shall, at no cost to LANDLORD,
construct or have constructed the Preschool Improvements on the separate Head Start
Parcel in accordance with a separate Improvement Agreement executed by COUNTY
and GUARANTOR on the same date as this Lease (“Improvement Agreement”) and
perform or have performed certain obligations regarding the Preschool Improvements ,
as more specifically set forth in the Improvement Agreement. The Parties agree that the
value of the monetary monthly rent for the Property for the duration of the Initial Lease
Term is equivalent to the value of the Preschool Improvements to be constructed and
the other obligations to be performed by or on behalf of TENANT under the
Improvement Agreement.
B. Performance by Guarantor. In accordance with the terms of an
Improvement Agreement, GUARANTOR shall, on behalf of TENANT, construct the
Preschool Improvements on the separate Head Start Parcel in accordance with the
Improvement Agreement and perform certain obligations regarding the Preschool
Improvements, as more specifically set forth in the Improvement Agreement. The
Parties acknowledge and agree that GUARANTOR’s failure to perform GUARANTOR’s
obligations under the Improvement Agreement shall not relieve TENANT from
TENANT’s obligations to comply with Section 4.A.
C. Additional Consideration. As additional consideration for this
Lease, TENANT agrees that any improvements that are permitted under this Lease,
including but not limited to the Charter School Improvements and all utilities installed at
the Property, shall become the property of LANDLORD at the end of the Term or any
earlier termination thereof without compensation to TENANT. TENANT shall execute
any documentation necessary to transfer such improvements to LANDLORD without
encumbrance at the end of the Term or any earlier termination thereof.
D. Late Payment Fees and Interest. If any monthly rent or other
monetary sums due under this Lease (collectively, “Rents”) are not paid when due and
payable, TENANT shall pay to LANDLORD an additional fifty and 00/100 Dollars
($50.00) for each overdue Rent as an administrative processing charge. The Parties
agree that this administrative processing charge represents a fair and reasonable
estimate of the costs that LANDLORD will incur by reason of the overdue Rent.
Acceptance of any administrative processing charge shall not constitute a waiver of
TENANT's default with respect to the overdue Rent or prevent LANDLORD from
exercising any of the other rights and remedies available to LANDLORD. Rents not
paid when due shall bear simple interest from date due at the rate of one and one-half
percent (1½%) per month until fully paid.
5. LEASEHOLD ENCUMBRANCES
A. Non-Subordination of Landlord Fee Interest and Head Start
Parcel. This Lease and all rights and interests of TENANT or any person claiming
through or under TENANT’s leasehold interest herein is and shall at all times be subject
and subordinate to LANDLORD’s fee interest in the Property. In no event shall
LANDLORD be required to or be deemed to have subordinated or encumbered any
portion of its fee interest in the Property as security for any TENANT financing. In the
event of any conflict between any financing and loan documents and this Lease, this
Lease shall control and neither TENANT nor any leasehold encumbrance holder shall
obtain any greater rights in the Property than the TENANT possess es under this Lease.
For avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, the
Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
this Lease or in any financing documents, this Lease shall not in any way encumber the
Head Start Parcel or the Preschool Improvements thereon.
B. CONSTRUCTION FINANCING.
1. To finance or refinance development of the Property and the
construction of the Charter School Improvements thereon and the construction of the
Preschool Improvements on the Head Start Parcel and for no other purpose, TENANT
may encumber its leasehold interest in the Property under this Lease to a lender
furnishing construction financing to TENANT (or permanent financing to reimburse
TENANT for the costs of said construction), provided that in no event shall the Head
Start Parcel or the Preschool Improvements be encumbered in any manner. The Parties
hereby acknowledge and agree that TENANT shall not have the right to encumber its
leasehold interest in the Property to finance any other charter schools, programs, or
foundations operated by TENANT or any of its affiliates. The proposed lender or
beneficiary of any encumbrance under this Section 5.B must be reasonably approved
by LANDLORD (such approved mortgagee or beneficiary shall be referred to herein as
“LENDER”), which approval may be subject to terms and conditions reasonably
acceptable to LANDLORD, including but not limited to that TENANT is not in Default at
the time of approval, all relevant financing documents shall be delivered to LANDLORD
for review at least thirty (30) days prior to closing, the Lease controls in the event of any
conflict, and LENDER promptly re-conveys all leasehold interest upon repayment.
LANDLORD agrees to promptly and diligently review all financing documents provided
by TENANT, and shall provide written notice to TENANT of any objections within fifteen
(15) business days after delivery. If the encumbrance is approved by LANDLORD, the
Parties and LENDER shall execute an agreement in substantially the form attached as
Exhibit “C” hereto with respect to such lien or encumbrance (referred to herein as an
“Approved Encumbrance”) to confirm the terms of the remainder of this Section B.
LANDLORD agrees to execute an estoppel certificate in a form reasonably approved by
LANDLORD to certify the status of the Lease and the performance by TENANT of its
obligations hereunder. COUNTY’s RESD Director shall have the authority to review
encumbrance requests, and if approved, to execute on behalf of LANDLORD the form
of Exhibit “C” and an estoppel certificate in a form approved by LANDLORD’s counsel .
The CITY hereby authorizes the COUNTY’s RESD Director to execute such documents
as an authorized agent for the CITY, provided that the CITY has been given a minimum
of ten (10) days prior written notice of such execution. Any encumbrance without
LANDLORD's approval shall be void and shall constitute a default under this Lease.
LANDLORD’s approval to any one encumbrance shall not constitute a waiver of
LANDLORD’s right to require approval to any subsequent encumbrance. LANDLORD
hereby consents to the encumbrance of TENANT’s leasehold interest to Wilmington
Trust, as trustee under the Indenture of Trust dated as of June 1, 2020 by and between
California Enterprise Development Authority, and Wilmington Trust, National
Association, pursuant to which the California Enterprise Development Authority Charter
School Revenue Bonds (Norton Science and Language Academy Project) Tax-Exempt
Series 2020A and California Enterprise Development Authority Charter School Revenue
Bonds will be issued to finance the construction of the Charter School Improvements on
the Property and the Preschool Improvements on the Head Start Parcel, subject to the
parties and said trustee’s execution of a subordination agreement substantially in the
form of Exhibit ”C”.
2. Upon default by TENANT under any of the terms of an
Approved Encumbrance, subject to the terms of this Lease, LENDER may exercise any
rights provided in such Approved Encumbrance, provided that before any sale of
TENANT’s leasehold interest, whether under power of sale or foreclosure, LENDER
shall give to LANDLORD written notice of the same character and duration as is
required to be given to TENANT by the terms of the Approved Encumbrance or the laws
of the State of California.
3. If any default under an Approved Encumbrance shall
continue after the giving of LENDER’s notice, LANDLORD, prior to sale of the leasehold
interest, shall have the right to correct such default at TENANT’s cost, which shall be
reimbursed by TENANT upon demand, and/or exercise LANDLORD’s remedies,
including but not limited to initiating an action to terminate this Lease, provided that at
LENDER’s request, LANDLORD shall enter into a new Lease with LENDER on the
same terms as this Lease for the remainder of the term of this Lease.
4. If a sale or foreclosure under an Approved Encumbrance
occurs or if the LENDER or its assignee acquires the leasehold interest by assignment
in lieu of foreclosure, LENDER or said permitted assignee, as successor in interest to
TENANT, will be bound by all the terms of this Lease and will assume all the obligations
of TENANT hereunder, including, but not limited to, TENANT’s obligations in Paragraph
4.A.
5. As long as the Approved Encumbrance remains in effect, a
LENDER shall have the same rights as the TENANT has under this Lease, at any time
during the Term, to enter the Property to (A) do any act or thing required of TENANT
hereunder, within the time TENANT is required to perform such act or thing hereunder,
whenever failure to do such act or thing would constitute a default hereunder, provided
that prior to any Default, LENDER shall provide written notice to LANDLORD if
LENDER acts on behalf of TENANT; and/or (B) cure any Default; and LANDLORD shall
accept such performance or cure by a LENDER as if TENANT had performed. No
LENDER shall be required to cure any default of TENANT unless such LENDER has
elected to acquire the leasehold interest in writing or via foreclosure or deed in lieu
thereof. Any notice to TENANT given pursuant to this Lease, including notice of a
default or a termination of this Lease, shall be delivered simultaneously to any such
LENDER if LENDER has provided its notice address to LANDLORD. LANDLORD
agrees that if TENANT fails to cure any default under the Lease within the time provided
for in the Lease, except for defaults due to TENANT’s failure to pay monetary Monthly
Rent, TENANT’s failure to comply with Section 4.A of the Lease, or GUARANTOR’s
failure to construct and complete the Preschool Improvements on the Head Start Parcel
in accordance with the Improvement Agreement for which no additional time shall be
granted to LENDER (unless expressly set forth in the Improvement Agreement),
LENDER shall have an additional ten (10) business days after LENDER’s receipt of
written notice of Default within which to cure such default, provided if such Default is of a
nature that it cannot reasonably be cured within ten (10) business days then so long as
LENDER commences cure within said ten (10) business days and thereafter diligently
prosecutes such cure to completion, (A) if possession of the Property is not required to
prosecute and complete a cure of the Default, LENDER shall have a reasonable period to
cure such Default, not to exceed 30 days from LENDER’s receipt of the written notice of
Default, (B) if possession of the Property is required to prosecute and complete a cure of
a Default (other than a Default described in Section 18.A.2 hereof), LENDER shall have a
reasonable period to cure such Default, not to exceed such time as reasonably necessary
to obtain possession of the Property plus 60 days or (C) LENDER shall have a
reasonable period to cure any Default described in Section 18.A.2 hereof by entering into
a new sublease agreement with a duly authorized replacement charter school operator or
other lawful educational user, provided that, immediately upon obtaining possession, and
until commencement of the new sublease, LENDER covenants and agrees to diligently
perform building maintenance and groundskeeping services as necessary to immediately
remedy any condition of blight or unsightly appearance in the Charter School
Improvements.
6. LANDLORD shall provide LENDER with notice at the same
time that it provides notice to TENANT of any Default, including those that would result
in any surrender of the Property or termination of the Lease. No amendment of the
Lease that modifies any of its material economic terms, including this Section 5, or the
Term shall be valid without LENDER’s prior written consent. TENANT shall be required
to obtain such LENDER’s prior written consent prior to the execution of such
amendment.
7. If any LENDER acquires TENANT’s leasehold interest in the
Property by deed-in-lieu or at a foreclosure of its Approved Encumbrance, this Lease
shall continue in full force on the same terms and conditions. Neither LENDER nor its
assignee shall assign this Lease, sublease any portion of the Property or appoint an
agent to operate any portion of the Property without obtaining the prior written approval
of CITY and COUNTY. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned
or delayed so long as the proposed assignee, subtenant or agent has demonstrated
substantial experience in the operation of facilities similar to the Charter School
Improvements.
8. LANDLORD acknowledges that all or a portion of the
improvements to be constructed on the Property will be financed or refinanced by
TENANT with proceeds of obligations (“Tax-Exempt Obligations”) issued for the benefit
of TENANT the interest on which is intended by TENANT to be excludable from gross
income for federal income tax purposes. LANDLORD further acknowledges that, to
maintain the federally tax-exempt status of the Tax-Exempt Obligations, TENANT must
ensure that the Property (including all improvements thereto) are managed, operated
and owned consistent with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the “Tax Code”), and the Treasury Regulations thereunder (the
“Regulations”) for the full term of the Tax-Exempt Obligations. TENANT shall have the
sole obligation to comply with such provisions of the Tax Code and Regulations,
LANDLORD acknowledges the following as it relates to the Tax-Exempt Obligations:
a. LANDLORD and TENANT reasonably expect that the
Property (including all improvements thereto) will be used exclusively as a charter
school facility that will be managed and operated by TENANT or an affiliate of TENANT
for the full term of this Lease. LANDLORD and TENANT further reasonably expect that
no third-party manager or service provider will be engaged to manage or operate the
Property (including any improvements thereto). LANDLORD and TENANT agree to not
change the management, operation or nature of the Use of the Property (including any
improvements thereto) prior to 120 days after providing written notice to LENDER of
such change in management, operation or nature of the Use.
b. LANDLORD reasonably expects that the Property
(including all improvements thereto) will be owned by LANDLORD and leased solely to
TENANT for the full term of this Lease. LANDLORD agrees to not sell or otherwise
dispose of any portion of the Property (including any improvements thereto) (to the
extent otherwise permitted under this Lease) prior to 120 days after providing written
notice to TENANT of such sale or other disposition.
c. LANDLORD agrees to cooperate with TENANT, at no
cost to LANDLORD, to provide TENANT with such reasonable information concerning
the ownership of the Property (including all improvements thereto) as TENANT may
reasonably request from time to time during the term of this Lease for TENANT to
maintain the federally tax exempt status of interest on the Tax-Exempt Obligations.
6. MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY.
A. TENANT agrees that it shall have the sole responsibility to repair
and maintain all aspects of the Property and keep the Charter School Improvements in
good working order, condition, and repair for the duration of the Term and in
accordance with all Applicable Laws. The term “Applicable Laws” shall refer to all
statutes, laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, rules, standards, and other requirements
pertaining to construction, use, operation, and management of the Charter School
Improvements and the Property as adopted and enforced by the applicable federal,
state, local, regulatory, and judicial authorities (“Governmental Authorities”). Applicable
Laws shall include, but is not limited to, the California Building Standards Code as
adopted and enforced by the applicable Governmental Authorities. In the event that an
Applicable Law is changed during the Term of this Lease in a manner that necessitates
an alteration of the Charter School Improvements or the Property, TENANT shall bear
the sole cost and expense necessary to comply with such change in the Applicable
Law.
B. Utilities. TENANT agrees that all utilities, including but not limited
to electrical, water, gas, telephone, refuse collection, and sewage disposal to Charter
School Improvements and the Property and maintenance of any utility lines or
connections shall be the sole responsibility of TENANT at its own cost and TENANT
shall pay such costs directly to the utility or service provider.
7. INSURANCE.
A. Basic Insurance Requirements. Without in any way affecting
TENANT’s obligation to defend and indemnify CITY and COUNTY as herein provided,
and in addition thereto, TENANT shall secure and maintain the following types of
insurance with the following minimum limits throughout the Term of this Lease:
i. Workers’ Compensation/Employers Liability. A program of
Workers’ Compensation insurance or a state-approved, self-insurance program in an
amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the Labor Code of the State of
California, including Employer’s Liability with $250,000 limits covering all persons
providing services on behalf of TENANT and all risks to such persons under this Lease.
TENANT agrees that TENANT’s volunteers are required to be covered by accident
insurance and/or workers’ compensation.
ii. Commercial/General Liability Insurance. TENANT shall
carry General Liability Insurance covering all operations performed by or on behalf of
TENANT providing coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a combined
single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. The policy
coverage shall include:
1. Operations and mobile equipment.
2 Products and completed operations.
3. Broad form property damage (including completed
operations).
4. Explosion, collapse and underground hazards.
5. Personal injury.
6. Contractual liability.
7. $2,000,000 general aggregate limit.
iii. Commercial Property Insurance providing special form
insurance coverage for the buildings, fixtures, equipment and all improvements
constituting any part of the Property. Said special form insurance shall provide broad
coverage concerning potential risks but shall exclude earthquake liability and shall
provide limited coverage for flood risks. Coverage shall be sufficient to insure one
hundred percent (100%) of the replacement cost of the Charter School Improvements.
iv. Automobile Liability Insurance. Primary insurance coverage
shall be written on ISO Business Auto coverage form for all owned, hired and non-
owned automobiles and passenger vehicles. The policy shall have a combined single
limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury and property
damage, per occurrence.
If TENANT owns no autos, a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy
described above is acceptable.
v. Environmental Liability Insurance. Environmental liability
insurance with a combined single limit of not less than One Million and 00/100 Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
vi. Umbrella Liability Insurance. An umbrella (over primary) or
excess policy may be used to comply with limits or other primary coverage
requirements. When used, the umbrella policy shall apply to bodily injury/property
damage, personal injury/advertising injury and shall include a “dropdown” provision
providing primary coverage for any liability not covered by the primary policy. The
coverage shall also apply to automobile liability.
vii. If TENANT performs any construction of the Property,
TENANT shall also procure and maintain coverages as follows:
1. For construction contracts for projects over One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) require
limits of not less than Three Million Dollars in General Liability and Auto Liability
coverage.
2. For construction contracts for projects over Three
Million Dollars ($3,000,000) and less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) require limits
of not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) in General Liability and Auto Liability
coverage.
3. For construction contracts for projects over Five
Million Dollars ($5,000,000) and less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) require
limits of not less than Ten Million Dollars (10,000,000) in General Liability and Auto
Liability coverage.
4. TENANT agrees to require all parties, subcontractors,
or others, including, but not limited to, architects, it hires or contracts with in relation to
the Lease to provide insurance covering the contracted operations with the
requirements in this Section 7 (including, but not limited to, waiver of subrogation rights)
and naming COUNTY and CITY as an additional insured. TENANT agrees to monitor
and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility ensuring that such
coverage is provided as required here.
5. Course of Construction/Installation (Builder’s Risk)
property insurance providing all risk, including theft coverage for all property and
materials to be used on the construction project. The insurance policy shall not have
any coinsurance penalty.
B. Required Policy Provisions. Each of the insurance policies which
TENANT is required to procure and maintain as part of this Lease shall include the
following provisions:
1. Additional Insured. All policies, except for the Workers’
Compensation, shall contain endorsements naming COUNTY and CITY and their
officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds with respect to
liabilities arising out of the TENANT’s use of the Property and TENANT’s performance
of its obligations under this Lease. The additional insured endorsements shall not limit
the scope of coverage for COUNTY or CITY to vicarious liability but shall allow
coverage for LANDLORD to the full extent provided by the policy. Such additional
insured coverage shall be at least as broad as Additional Insured (Form B)
endorsement form ISO, CG 2010.11 85.
2. Waiver of Subrogation Rights. TENANT shall require the
carriers of required coverages to waive all rights of subrogation against COUNTY and
CITY and their officers and employees. All general or auto liability insurance coverage
provided shall not prohibit TENANT and TENANT’S employees or agents from waiving
the right of subrogation prior to a loss or claim. TENANT hereby waives all rights of
subrogation against COUNTY and CITY.
3. Policies Primary and Non-Contributory. All policies required
herein are to be primary and non-contributory with any insurance or self-insurance
programs carried or administered by LANDLORD.
4. Severability of Interests. TENANT agrees to ensure that
coverage provided to meet these requirements is applicable separately to each insured
and there will be no cross-liability exclusions that preclude coverage for suits between
TENANT and LANDLORD or between LANDLORD and any other insured or additional
insured under the policy.
5. Proof of Coverage. TENANT shall furnish Certificates of
Insurance to the COUNTY Real Estate Services Department (RESD), administering the
Lease on behalf of LANDLORD, evidencing the insurance coverage, including
endorsements, as required, prior to the commencement of performance of any work on
or use of the Property, and TENANT shall maintain such insurance from the Lease
Commencement Date until this Lease is expired or earlier terminated. TENANT agrees
to provide at least thirty (30) days written notice to COUNTY RESD prior to any
termination or expiration of said insurance coverage. Within fifteen (15) days of the
Lease Commencement Date, TENANT shall furnish a copy of the Declaration page for
all applicable policies and will provide complete certified copies of the policies and
endorsements immediately upon request.
6. Acceptability of Insurance Carrier. Unless otherwise
approved by COUNTY’s Department of Risk Management, administering the Lease on
behalf of LANDLORD, insurance shall be written by insurers authorized to do business
in the State of California and with a minimum “Best” Insurance Guide rating of “A- VII”.
Insurance provided by a joint powers authority shall be deemed to satisfy the foregoing
requirement.
7. Deductibles: Any and all deductibles or self-insured
retentions in excess of $10,000.00 shall be declared to and approved by COUNTY’s
Risk Management.
8. Insurance Review. Insurance requirements are subject to
periodic review by LANDLORD. COUNTY’S Director of Risk Management or designee
is authorized, but not required, to reduce, waive or suspend any insurance requirements
whenever COUNTY’S Department of Risk Management determines that any of the
required insurance is not available, is unreasonably priced, or is not needed to protect
the interests of LANDLORD. In addition, COUNTY’S Director of Risk Management or
designee is authorized, but not required, to change the above insurance requirements
to require additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits, provided
that any such change is reasonable in light of past claims against LANDLORD, inflation,
or any other item reasonably related to LANDLORD risk.
Any change requiring additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits
must be made by amendment to this Lease. TENANT agrees to execute any such
amendment within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Any failure, actual or alleged, on the part of LANDLORD or COUNTY’s RESD or
COUNTY’s Department of Risk Management to monitor or enforce compliance with any
of the insurance and indemnification requirements will not be deemed as a waiver of
any rights on the part of LANDLORD.
9. Failure to Procure Insurance. All insurance required must be
maintained in force at all times by TENANT. Failure to maintain said insurance, due to
expiration, cancellation, or other reasons shall be cause for LANDLORD to give notice to
immediately suspend TENANT’S use of the Property. Failure to reinstate said insurance
within thirty (30) days of notice to do so shall be cause for termination and for forfeiture of
this Lease, and/or LANDLORD, at their discretion, may procure or renew such insurance
and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, and all monies so paid by
LANDLORD shall be repaid by TENANT to LANDLORD upon demand but only for the pro
rata period of non-compliance.
10. LANDLORD shall have no liability for any premiums charged
for such coverage(s). The inclusion of CITY and COUNTY as additional named insured is
not intended to and shall not make a partner or joint venturer with TENANT.
11. TENANT agrees to require all parties or subcontractors, or
others it hires or contracts with related to the use of the Property and the performance
of TENANT’s obligations hereunder to provide insurance covering the contracted
operation with the basic requirements in this Section 7 (including waiver of subrogation
rights) and naming COUNTY and CITY as an additional insured. TENANT agrees to
monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that
such coverage is provided as required herein.
8. INDEMNIFICATION. TENANT agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel
reasonably approved by CITY and COUNTY), and hold harmless COUNTY and CITY
and their respective authorized officers, employees, agents and volunteers, from any and
all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability arising out of this Lease or occurring
on, in, under or about the Property from any cause whatsoever, including the acts, errors
or omissions of any person and for any costs or expenses incurred by COUNTY and CITY
on account of any claim except where such indemnification is prohibited by law. This
indemnification provision shall apply regardless of the existence or degree of fault of
indemnitees. The TENANT’s indemnification obligation applies to the “active” as well as
“passive” negligence of COUNTY or CITY but does not apply to the “sole negligence” or
“willful misconduct” of COUNTY or CITY within the meaning of Civil Code Section 2782.
TENANT further agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by
CITY), and hold harmless CITY and its respective authorized officers, employees,
agents and volunteers, from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or
liability arising out TENANT’s construction of Preschool Improvements from any cause
whatsoever, including the acts, errors or omissions of any person and for any costs or
expenses incurred by CITY on account of any claim except where such indemnification
is prohibited by law. This indemnification provision shall apply regardless of the
existence or degree of fault of indemnitees. The TENANT’s indemnification obligation
applies to the “active” as well as “passive” negligence of CITY but does not apply to the
“sole negligence” or “willful misconduct” of CITY within the meaning of Civil Code
Section 2782.
County agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by CITY ), and
hold harmless CITY and its respective authorized officers, employees, agents and
volunteers, from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability arising out
of the COUNTY’s use of Preschool Improvements for any purpose including operation
of its federal Head Start programs from any cause whatsoever, including the acts, errors
or omissions of any person and for any costs or expenses incurred by CITY on account
of any claim except where such indemnification is prohibited by law. This
indemnification provision shall apply regardless of the existence or degree of fault of
indemnitees. The COUNTY’s indemnification obligation applies to the “active” as well
as “passive” negligence of CITY but does not apply to the “sole negligence” or “willful
misconduct” of CITY within the meaning of Civil Code Section 2782.
9. EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY. Neither CITY nor COUNTY shall be
liable for any injury or damage to the person or property of TENANT or its employees,
contractors, invitees, customers, or any other person on, in, under or about the Charter
School Improvements nor the Property, whether such damage or injury is caused by or
results from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, or from the breakage, leakage,
obstruction or other defects in pipes, fire sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing
systems, fixtures, air conditioning systems or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause,
whether said injury or damage results from conditions arising on or from Charter School
Improvements or the Property. Neither CITY nor COUNTY shall be liable for any
damages arising from any act or neglect of any other tenant, licensee, or other occupant
or user at the Property or from LANDLORD’s failure to enforce the provisions of any
other lease, license, or other occupancy or use agreement at the Property.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, neither CITY nor COUNTY shall
be liable for any injury or damages to TENANT or its employees, contractors, invitees,
customers, or any other persons' business or any loss of income or profit therefrom, or
for any special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages allegedly sustained by
TENANT or its employees, contractors, invitees, customers, or any other person.
10. TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, LICENSES AND PARCEL LINES. In the event
that TENANT is an entity that qualifies for any tax-exempt status, LANDLORD agrees to
cooperate with TENANT to facilitate, at no cost to LANDLORD, TENANT’s efforts to
apply for the benefits of any tax-exempt status. TENANT shall pay before delinquency
any other real property taxes, assessments, fees, or charges, which may be levied or
assessed upon the Property, improvements or fixtures installed or belonging to
TENANT and located in or on the Property. TENANT shall also pay all license or permit
fees necessary or required by law for the conduct of TENANT’s business or operation.
11. CHARTER SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS
A. The Parties anticipate that TENANT will construct or have
constructed, at TENANT’s sole cost and expense, the Charter School Improvements,
consisting of permanent buildings, improvements and facilities, on the Property,
provided however nothing in this Lease requires TENANT to construct or have
constructed the Charter School Improvements. For avoidance of doubt, whether the
Charter School Improvements are constructed or not, the Lease shall remain in effect
on its terms and conditions, including but not limited to TENANT’s obligations in Section
4.A as TENANT’s consideration under this Lease.
B. Reserved.
C. LANDLORD agrees that TENANT’s construction of the Charter
School Improvements shall be determined by TENANT in TENANT’s sole discretion,
provided that the Parties anticipate that the construction shall be substantially
completed in accordance with the specifications shown in the plans prepared by
TENANT and submitted to the City with Conditional Use Permit 19-10 (the “Conditional
Use Permit”), but subject to approvals by Governmental Authorities and conformance
with the utility, road, grading and drainage requirements of Governmental Authorities.
D. If TENANT constructs Charter School Improvements on the
Property, TENANT agrees to obtain building permits from the applicable Governmental
Authorities for Charter School Improvements and to provide suitable security to
LANDLORD for performance and payment of the Charter School Improvements , which
security may take the form of any one or more of the following, as determined by
LANDLORD, in its reasonable discretion: (1) an irrevocable Letter of Credit in an
amount of no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the total cost of construction ,
including any increases due to change orders, (2) a policy of contractor default
insurance issued by an insurance company lawfully authorized to issue such policies of
insurance in the State of California in an amount of no less than one hundred ten
percent (110%) of the total cost of construction, including any increases due to change
orders, and which names COUNTY and CITY as an additional insured, and/or (3)
performance and payment bonds from the contractor. As used in the preceding
sentence, each contractor performance and payment bond shall name CITY and
COUNTY as beneficiaries and be (A) in a form acceptable to the LANDLORD, (B) in
the amount of no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the total cost of
construction, including any increases due to change orders, (C) issued by a surety
qualified to do business in the State of California, and (D) provide that the surety shall
complete the construction in the event that contractor fails to complete the construction
of the Charter School Improvements in a reasonably diligent manner. As used in the
preceding sentence, “reasonably diligent manner” means construction activity which,
after the start of construction, is continued without an interruption of more than sixty (60)
consecutive days, or which otherwise allows the TENANT to relocate its operations onto
the Property prior to the start of the 2022-2023 school year (provided that construction
has commenced before January 1, 2021). The CITY hereby authorizes the COUNTY’s
RESD Director to execute an acceptance of any bond(s) or other security provided by or
on behalf of TENANT under this Lease so long as the form of security and the surety
issuer are acceptable to COUNTY.
E. Compliance with Laws. TENANT is a California limited liability
company, the sole member of which is a nonprofit public benefit corporation operating a
nonprofit charter school. LANDLORD makes no representation with respect to the
applicability of public bidding procedures or requirements for the payment of prevailing
wages hereunder. The Parties acknowledge and agree that any improvement of the
Property by TENANT shall be at TENANT’s sole discretion, subject to TENANT’s
obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY and the COUNTY as provided
in this Paragraph. In the event TENANT contracts for the construction of the Charter
School Improvements or any portion thereof, TENANT agrees to comply with the
applicable provisions, if any, of the California Public Contract Code regarding bidding
procedure and Labor Code regarding general prevailing wages, as determined by
TENANT in TENANT’s sole discretion, provided that if TENANT violates any applicable
laws, TENANT shall indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by
LANDLORD) and hold harmless COUNTY and CITY and its officers, employees,
agents, and volunteers from any claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability
arising out of the obligations set forth herein. TENANT’s indemnity obligation shall
survive the TENANT’s tenancy and shall not be limited by the existence or availability of
insurance. TENANT further agrees to provide LANDLORD with not less than ten (10)
days’ written notice prior to the commencement of construction of the Charter School
Improvements so that LANDLORD, at the option of LANDLORD, may post a Notice of
Non-Responsibility as provided by law. TENANT shall perform any construction in such
a manner so that no mechanic's liens or materialmen's liens shall be asserted, or
purportedly asserted, against the Property or any improvements thereon. If any such
lien shall be asserted, TENANT shall indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably
approved by CITY and COUNTY) and hold harmless CITY and COUNTY in accordance
with Section 8 of this Agreement for TENANT’s failure to fulfil its obligations herein. If
such liens are asserted, TENANT shall promptly remove said liens within thirty (30)
days after its occurrence and if requested by LANDLORD, in LANDLORD’s sole
discretion, TENANT shall post a surety bond to release the Property from any
mechanic’s liens recorded against the Property. Said bond shall be issued by a surety
qualified to do business in California and shall be in an amount prescribed by law.
12. SURRENDER. TENANT shall surrender the Property at the end of the
last day of the Term or any earlier termination date, broom clean and free of debris.
TENANT shall further surrender all Charter School Improvements at the end of the last
day of the Term or any earlier termination date, clean and free of debris and in good
operating order, condition and state of repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Ordinary
wear and tear shall not include any damage or deterioration that could have been
prevented by good maintenance practice. TENANT’s obligation shall include the repair
of any damage occasioned by the removal, replacement, or remediation of any soil,
material or ground water contaminated by TENANT, all as may then be required by any
applicable law, ordinance or regulation and/or good practice.
13. CIVIC CENTER ACT. In the event that TENANT constructs Charter
School Improvements on the Property, TENANT (or its affiliate) shall comply with the
provisions of the Civic Center Act (Education Code section 38131, et seq.) in allowing
use of Charter School Improvements by members of the community (e.g., Girl Scouts).
For purposes of Civic Center Act compliance, with respect to the Charter School
Improvements only, TENANT's Board of Directors shall hold the same powers and
obligations applicable to a School District Board of Trustees under Education Code
sections 38130-38139 and shall also follow TENANT’s Board Policy and administrative
procedures allowing use of school facilities by members of the community. LANDLORD
shall forward all Civic Center Act requests it receives for use of Charter School
Improvements to TENANT. All proceeds derived from the use of Charter School
Improvements pursuant to the Civic Center Act shall be the property of TENANT.
14. CASUALTY. In the event any of the buildings, structures or
improvements erected on the Property are vandalized, burglarized, damaged or
destroyed during the term of this Lease, TENANT shall, at its sole cost and expense,
repair and restore such buildings, structures or improvements to the original condition
prior to said damage or destruction. TENANT shall commence the repair and
restoration within forty-five (45) days of the event causing such damage or destruction
and shall diligently prosecute such work until completion. TENANT agrees to maintain
casualty insurance for the Charter School Improvements in accordance with Section 7,
INSURANCE. All proceeds of any property insurance maintained by TENANT pursuant
to this Lease shall be used to repair and restore the Charter School Improvements, and
for no other purpose, without LANDLORD’s express written consent. With respect to
the Charter School Improvements, any repair and restoration work shall comply with all
the requirements set forth in Section 11, CHARTER SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS.
15. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES. TENANT shall be responsible for the
conduct of its employees, volunteers, agents, members, invitees, guests, patrons and
spectators in the Charter School Improvements and on the Property.
16. SPECIAL USE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS.
A. Hazardous Substances
1. Definitions. The following terms shall have the meanings
set forth in this paragraph A of Section 16:
i. Applicable Requirements shall mean all laws, rules,
regulations, ordinances, directives, covenants, easements and restrictions of record,
permits, the requirements of any applicable fire insurance underwriter or rating bureau,
and the recommendations of LANDLORD’s engineers and/or consultants, relating in
any manner to the subject matter of this Lease now in effect or which may hereafter
come into effect.
ii. Hazardous Substance shall mean any product,
substance, chemical, material or waste whose presence, nature, quantity and/o r
intensity of existence, use, manufacture, disposal, transportation, spill, release or effect,
either by itself or in combination with other materials expected to be on the Property, is
either: (i) potentially injurious to the public health, safety or welfare, or the environment,
the Property; (ii) regulated or monitored by any governmental authority; or (iii) a basis
for potential liability of LANDLORD to any governmental agency or third party under any
Applicable requirements or common law theory. Hazardous Substance shall include, but
not be limited to fuel, hydrocarbons, petroleum products, gasoline, crude oil or any
products or by-products thereof.
iii. Reportable Use shall mean the installation or use of
any above or below ground (i) storage tank; (ii) the generation, possession, storage,
use, transportation, or disposal of a Hazardous Substance that requires a permit from,
or with respect to which a report, notice, registration or business plan is required to be
filed with, any governmental authority; and (iii) the presence in, on, under or about the
Property of a Hazardous Substance with respect to which any Applicable Requirements
require that a notice be given to persons entering or occupying the Property or
neighboring properties.
2. Use of Hazardous Substances by Tenant. TENANT shall
not engage in any activity in, on, under or about the Property which constitutes a
Reportable Use of Hazardous Substances without the express prior written consent of
LANDLORD, in its sole discretion, and compliance in a timely manner (at TENANT’s
sole cost and expense) with all Applicable Requirements. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, TENANT may, without LANDLORD’s prior consent, but upon notice to
LANDLORD and in compliance with all Applicable Requirements, use any ordinary and
customary materials reasonably required to be used by TENANT in the normal course
of the Use set forth on the Reference Pages, so long as such use is not a Reportable
Use (other than the Reportable Use of a Hazardous Substance in a science lab facility
constructed in compliance with Applicable Requirements) and does not expose the
Property, or neighboring properties to any meaningful risk of contamination or damage
or expose LANDLORD to any liability therefore. LANDLORD may (but without any
obligation to do so) condition its consent to any Reportable Use of any Hazardous
Substance by TENANT upon TENANT’s giving LANDLORD such additional assurances
as LANDLORD, in the reasonable discretion of the COUNTY’s Director of Risk
Management, deems necessary to protect itself, the public, the Property, and the
environment against damage, contamination or injury and/or liability therefore, including,
but not limited to, the installation (and, at LANDLORD’s option, and TENANT’s sole cost
and expense) of reasonably necessary protective modifications to the Property.
TENANT shall not cause or permit any Hazardous Substance to be spilled or released
in, on, under or about the Property (including, without limitation, through the plumbing o r
sanitary sewer system).
3. Covenants. TENANT, at its sole cost, shall comply with any
and all the Applicable Requirements with respect to Hazardous Substances, including
but not limited to the following:
i. California Health & Safety Code, Division 20,
Chapters 6.5, Hazardous Waste Control (inclusive); 6.7, Underground Storage of
Hazardous Substances (inclusive); and 6.95, Hazardous Materials Release Response
Plans and Inventory (inclusive);
ii. California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5;
Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Underground Storage Tank Regulations; and
iii. Title 2, Division 3, entitled “Fire Protection and
Explosives and Hazardous Materials”, and Title 3, Division 3, Chapter 8, entitled “Waste
Management” of the San Bernardino County Code.
4. Duties to Inform.
A. TENANT’s Duty to Inform LANDLORD. If TENANT
knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a Hazardous Substance has come to
be located in, on, under or about the Property, other than as previously consented to by
LANDLORD, TENANT shall immediately give LANDLORD notice thereof, together with
a copy of any statement, report, notice, registration, application, permit, business plan,
license, claim, action, or proceeding given to, or received from, any governmental
authority or private party concerning the presence, spill, release, discharge of, or
exposure to, such Hazardous Substance including, but not limited to, all such
documents as may be involved in any Reportable Use involving the Property to be
followed up in writing within two (2) days. TENANT will provide to LANDLORD, prior to
the termination of this Lease, a soil test and a fuel tank test that will indicate if any
leakage has occurred from any tank located on or under the Property and used by
TENANT. If any leakage is found, TENANT shall repair the tanks and remove any
contaminated soil at TENANT’s sole cost and expense.
B. COUNTY’s Duty to Inform TENANT and CITY. If
COUNTY knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a Hazardous Substance has
come to be located in, on, under or about the Property, other than as previously
consented to by TENANT or CITY, respectively, shall immediately give CITY and
TENANT notice thereof, together with a copy of any statement, report, notice,
registration, application, permit, business plan, license, claim, action, or proceeding
given to, or received from, any governmental authority or private party concerning the
presence, spill, release, discharge of, or exposure to, such Hazardous Substance
including, but not limited to, all such documents as may be involved in any Reportable
Use involving the Property.
5. Indemnification. TENANT shall indemnify, protect, defend
(with counsel reasonably approved by LANDLORD) and hold CITY and COUNTY, their
officers, agents, employees, and volunteers and the Property, harmless from and
against any and all damages, liabilities, judgments, costs, claims, liens, expenses,
penalties and loss of permits (including CITY and COUNTY’s attorneys' and
consultants' fees) arising out of or involving any Hazardous Substance generated,
possessed, stored, used, transported, or disposed in, on, upon, or at the Property by or
for TENANT or by anyone under TENANT’s control. TENANT’s obligations under this
paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, the effects of any contamination or injury
to person, property or the environment created or suffered by TENANT, and the cost of
investigation (including consultants' and attorneys' fees and testing), removal,
remediation, restoration and/or abatement thereof, or of any contamination therein
involved, and shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. No
termination, cancellation or release agreement entered into by LANDLORD and
TENANT shall release TENANT from its obligations under this Lease with respect to
Hazardous Substances, unless specifically so agreed by LANDLORD in writing at the
time of such agreement.
6. Right to Perform Tests. At any time prior to the expiration
of the Term, upon no less than ten (10) days prior written notice, LANDLORD shall have
the right to enter upon the Property in order to conduct tests of air, water, and soil.
7. Soil Removal by TENANT. LANDORD and TENANT agree
that TENANT shall remove any soil that is determined to have concentrations of lead
contamination in excess of 80 mg/kg (the “Remediation Standard”) as part of TENANT
or GUARANTOR’s performance of its obligations under Section 4.A of this Agreement.
Upon completion, TENANT shall provide documentation from a third-party consultant
demonstrating compliance with the Remediation Standard to the reasonable satisfaction
of LANDLORD.
B. Charter Authorization. Before commencing its operation of the
Charter School Improvements and during the entire Term of this Lease, TENANT shall
acquire, provide and maintain a Charter with the San Bernardino County Board of
Education, or such other authorizer as permitted under California law, which shall
include renewal or appeal determinations by the State Board of Education, if any.
Failure to comply with this provision will constitute grounds for Default under Section 18,
DEFAULT and subject to Section 19, DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
C. Rules and Regulations. TENANT agrees to abide by, keep and
observe the conditions imposed by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of
Schools, if any, regarding the management, safety, care, cleanliness of the grounds,
parking areas, and the preservation of good order, as well as conditions necessary for
the convenience of other tenants, occupants, or visitors to the Charter School
Improvements and the Property.
D. Auctions. Except for an auction that is conducted for charity
purposes and which does not involve the sale of any school equipment or trade fixtures,
TENANT shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, either voluntarily or involuntary,
any auction on the Property without LANDLORD’s prior written consent.
Notwithstanding Section 22, LANDLORD shall not be obligated to exercise any
standard of reasonableness in determining whether to consent to any such auction.
17. CONDEMNATION. If the Property or any part thereof are taken under the
power of eminent domain, this Lease shall terminate as to the part so taken as of the
date the condemning authority takes possession thereof. If more than twenty percent
(20%) of the floor area of the Charter School Improvements or more than fifty percent
(50%) of the surface area on the Property but not occupied by any building, is taken by
condemnation, TENANT may, at TENANT's option, terminate this Lease. If TENANT
elects to exercise its option to terminate this Lease pursuant to this paragraph, TENANT
shall give written notice of termination to LANDLORD within thirty (30) days after the
condemning authority takes such possession and this Lease shall terminate sixty (60)
days thereafter. If TENANT does not exercise TENANT’s right to terminate this Lease,
then this Lease shall remain in full force and effect. Any compensation awarded as
damages for the taking of the Property, together with any severance damage, shall be
the joint property of the CITY and LANDLORD, except that any compensation awarded
for TENANT's Charter School Improvements, trade fixtures, equipment and moving
costs shall be paid to TENANT.
18. DEFAULT.
A. Definitions. A “Default” shall refer to any failure by TENANT to
observe, comply with or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or rules
applicable to TENANT under this Lease. The term “Breach” shall refer to the
occurrence of any one or more of the following Defaults, and, where a grace period for
cure after notice is specified herein, the failure of TENANT to cure such Default prior to
the expiration of the applicable grace period:
1. TENANT’s failure to comply with Section 4.A of the Lease or
any default of GUARANTOR under the Improvement Agreement.
2. Other than regular (e.g., summer) break periods, vacating
the Property without the evident intention to reoccupy same, an abandonment of the
Property, notice of intent to abandon Property expressed in written notice, failing to
continuously and uninterruptedly operate the Charter School Improvements for the Use,
or TENANT’s failure to secure and continuously maintain a charter for the Charter
School Improvements in accordance with Section 16.B of this Lease.
3. TENANT’s failure to make any monetary payment of Monthly
Rent or any other monetary payment required to be made by TENANT hereunder as
and when due where such failure continues for a period of three (3) days or more after it
is due, the failure of TENANT to provide LANDLORD with reasonable evidence of
insurance or surety bond required under this Lease where such failure continues for a
period of ten (10) days or more, or TENANT’s failure to fulfill any obligation under this
Lease which poses an immediate threat to life or property, where such failure continues
for a period of ten (10) days or more after notice to TENANT, provided, however, that if
the nature of the foregoing default is such that additional time is reasonably required to
cure such default, except as to the monetary payment of Monthly Rent, an extension of
the applicable cure periods in this Section 18.A.3 may be requested by TENANT in
writing prior to the expiration of the stated cure period; in which case, LANDLORD may,
in its sole and absolute discretion, extend the applicable cure period for a reasonable
time as agreed in writing by LANDLORD. In the event LANDLORD serves TENANT with
a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit pursuant to the California Unlawful Detainer statutes, such
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit shall also constitute the notice required by this subsection.
4. The failure by TENANT to provide LANDLORD with
reasonable written evidence (in duly executed original form, if applicable) (in compliance
with such minimum standards as may be promulgated by LANDLORD) of (a)
compliance with Applicable Requirements per Paragraph A of Section 16 concerning
Hazardous Substances, (b) the rescission of an unauthorized assignment or subletting,
(c) an executed guaranty substantially in the form of Exhibit “E” attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference for the performance of TENANT’S obligations under
this Lease, if required by the Reference Pages, or (iv) any other documentation or
information which LANDLORD may reasonably require under the terms of this Lease,
where each of the foregoing failures continues for a period of twenty (20) days or more
following written notice by LANDLORD.
5. A Default by TENANT as to any other terms, covenants,
conditions or provisions of this Lease, or of the rules applicable to the Charter School
Improvements that are to be observed, complied with or performed by TENANT ,
including but not limited to, the Conditional Use Permit, other than those described in
the preceding subparagraphs (1) through (4) inclusive of Paragraph A of this Section
18, where such Default continues for a period of thirty (30) days or more after written
notice thereof by LANDLORD to TENANT; provided, however, that if the nature of
TENANT’s Default is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its
cure, then TENANT shall not be deemed to be a Breach of this Lease if TENANT
provides written notice along with documentation of the need for an extended cure
period to LANDLORD and, if verified by LANDLORD, commences such cure within said
thirty (30) day period and thereafter continuously and diligently prosecutes such cure to
completion.
6. A Default by TENANT as to the terms of any Approved
Encumbrance, where such Default continues for a period of thirty (30) days or more
after written notice thereof by LANDLORD;
7. The occurrence of any of the following events: (a) the
making by TENANT of an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (b) TENANT’s
becoming a “debtor” as defined in 11 U.S. Code Section 101 or any successor statute
thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against TENANT, the same is dismissed
within sixty (60) days); (c) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of
substantially all of TENANT’s assets located at the Property or of TENANT’s leasehold
interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to TENANT within thirty (30)
days; or (d) the attachment, execution, or other judicial seizure of substantially all of
TENANT’S assets located at the Property or of TENANT’s leasehold interest in this
Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within thirty (30) days.
8. If the performance of TENANT’s obligations under this Lease
is guaranteed: The discovery by LANDLORD that any financial statement of TENANT
or of any Guarantor, given to LANDLORD by TENANT or GUARANTOR, was materially
false when made.
9. If the performance of TENANT’s obligations under this Lease
is guaranteed: (a) the death of a Guarantor, if a person, or the dissolution or cessation
of business of a Guarantor, if an entity, (b) the termination of a Guarantor’s liability with
respect to this Lease other than in accordance with the terms of such guaranty, (c) a
Guarantor’s becoming insolvent or the subject of a bankruptcy filing, or (d) a
Guarantor’s failure or refusal to execute and/or honor the guaranty, and TENANT’S
failure, within sixty (60) days following written notice by LANDLORD to TENANT of any
such event, to provide LANDLORD with written alternative assurances of security,
which, when coupled with the then existing resources of TENANT, equals or exceeds
the combined financial resources of TENANT and the Guarantors that existed at the
time of execution of this Lease.
B. Remedies.
1. Other than as provided in Paragraph A of this Section 18, if
TENANT fails to perform any affirmative duty or obligation of TENANT under this Lease
within ten (10) days after written notice to TENANT (or in case of an emergency which
endangers life or property, without notice), LANDLORD may at its option (but without
obligation to do so), perform such duty or obligation on TENANT’s behalf, including, but
not limited to, the obtaining of reasonably required insurance policies or governmental
licenses, permits, or approvals. The costs and expenses of any such performance by
LANDLORD shall be due and payable by TENANT to LANDLORD within ten (10) days
of LANDLORD’s demand.
2. In the event of a Breach of the Lease by TENANT (as
defined Paragraph A of Section 18), with or without further notice or demand, and
without limiting LANDLORD in the exercise of any right or remedy which LANDLORD
may have by reason of such Breach, LANDLORD may:
a. Terminate TENANT’s right to possession of the
Property by any lawful means, in which case this Lease and the term hereof shall
terminate and TENANT shall immediately surrender possession of the Property to
LANDLORD. In such event LANDLORD shall be entitled to recover from TENANT: (i)
the worth at the time of the award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the time
of termination; (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent
which would have been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the
amount of such rental loss that the TENANT proves could have been reasonably
avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for
the balance of the Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss
that the TENANT proves could be reasonably avoided; and (iv) any other amount
necessary to compensate LANDLORD for all the detriment proximately caused by the
TENANT’s failure to perform its obligations under this Lease or which in the ordinary
course of things would be likely to result therefrom, including, but not limited to, the cost
of recovering possession of the Property, expenses of reletting, including necessary
renovation and alteration of the Property, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and that portion of
any leasing commission paid by LANDLORD in connection with this Lease and
applicable to the unexpired term of this Lease. The worth at the time of award of the
amount referred to in provision (iii) of the immediately preceding sentence shall be
computed by discounting such amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco or the Federal Reserve Bank District in which the Property is located
at the time of award plus one percent (1%). LANDLORD’s attempt to mitigate damages
caused by TENANT’s Default or Breach of this Lease shall not waive LANDLORD’s
right to recover damages under this Section 18. If termination of this Lease is obtained
through the provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, LANDLORD shall have the right to
recover in such proceeding the unpaid rent and damages as are recoverable therein, or
LANDLORD may reserve the right to recover all or any part thereof in a separate suit for
such rent and/or damages.
b. Continue the Lease and TENANT’S right to
possession in effect under California Civil Code Section 1951.4 after TENANT’S Breach
and recover the rent as it becomes due, provided TENANT has the right to sublet or
assign, subject only to reasonable limitations. LANDLORD and TENANT agree that the
limitations on assignment and subletting in this Lease are reasonable. LANDLORD
maintenance of the Property or efforts to relet the Property, or the appointment of a
receiver to protect the LANDLORD interest under this Lease, shall not constitute a
termination of the TENANT’S right to possession.
c. Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available
to LANDLORD under the laws or judicial decisions of the State of California.
3. Except for TENANT’s failure to pay monetary Monthly Rent
during the Extended Term, TENANT’s failure to comply with Section 4.A of the Lease,
or GUARANTOR’s failure to construct and complete the Preschool Improvements in
accordance with the Improvement Agreement, for which LANDLORD shall immediately
have the remedies available in this Lease or the Improvement Agreement, respectively,
without first going through the dispute resolution procedures set forth below, compliance
with the Dispute Resolution procedures specified in Section 19 shall be a precondition
to the availability of the Remedies of LANDLORD (for TENANT’s Breach) specified in
the foregoing subparagraph 2 of Paragraph B of this Section 18. For avoidance of
doubt, LANDLORD may deliver notices of Default and/or Breach during the pendency of
the dispute resolution procedures.
C. Survival of Indemnity Provisions. The expiration or termination
of this Lease and/or the termination of TENANT’s right to possession shall not relieve
TENANT from liability under any indemnity provisions of this Lease as to matters
occurring or accruing during the Term or by reason of TENANT’s use of the Property.
D. Tenant’s Personal Property. TENANT covenants and agrees that
immediately upon termination of this Lease, TENANT shall remove and properl y
dispose of all of TENANT’s personal property, machinery or fixtures from the Property.
If TENANT fails to remove any such personal property, LANDLORD may remove such
personal property and place the same in storage at the expense of TENANT and
without liability to LANDLORD for losses. TENANT agrees to pay LANDLORD for all
expenses incurred by LANDLORD in connection with the removal, and storage charges
of TENANT’s personal property, including attorney’s fees and court costs. Alternatively,
LANDLORD may at its option and on not less than ten (10) days written notice to
TENANT sell all or any part of said personal property at public or private sale for such
prices as LANDLORD may obtain. LANDLORD shall apply the proceeds of any such
sale to the amounts due from TENANT under this Lease and to any expense incidental
to such sale. Any surplus arising from such sale shall be refunded to TENANT.
E. No Waiver by Landlord. Receipt of any rent or of any other
amounts of money paid by TENANT after the termination and forfeiture of this Lease, or
after the giving by LANDLORD of any notice to effect such termination, shall not waive
the Default, reinstate, continue or extend the Term of this Lease, or destroy or impair
the efficacy of LANDLORD notice of termination, unless otherwise agreed in writing by
LANDLORD.
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
A. Negotiations Between Designated Representatives. If required
by Section 18.B.3 of this Lease, LANDLORD and TENANT agree to promptly negotiate
in good faith to resolve any applicable outstanding default arising out of this Lease (a
“Dispute”).In the event of a Dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform their
respective obligations in good faith and shall not suspend performance during the
Dispute resolution procedure. The Party raising the Dispute shall give written notice to
each of the other Parties of such Dispute, provided that any notices of Default or Breach
delivered by LANDLORD in accordance with this Lease shall constitute the notice of
Dispute required herein. In the event of a Dispute, within five (5) business days after the
other Party’s receipt of written notice, the Parties agree to meet through their
Designated Representatives in good faith in an attempt to resolve the Dispute through
informal negotiations. The Designated Representatives shall record the date of the
Parties’ first in-person meeting. The Designated Representatives for the Parties are as
follows: the COUNTY’s Director of the Real Estate Services Department (or authorized
designee) for COUNTY, the CITY’s City Manager (or authorized designee) for CITY,
and TENANT’s Charter School Executive Director/CEO (or authorized designee) for
TENANT. If the Parties are unable to resolve the Dispute within thirty (30) business
days from the date of said first in-person meeting, the Parties shall proceed to the
dispute resolution method in Section 19.B. Any Dispute resolutions that would amend
the Lease shall be set forth in writing and shall be approved by the governing bodies of
the Parties.
B. Mediation. The Parties agree in the event any Dispute is not
resolved after commencement of good faith negotiations under Paragraph A of this
Section, the Dispute shall be submitted to a formal mediation process prior to
commencing an action or the LANDLORD exercising its remedies under this
Agreement. The mediation shall be convened within forty-five (45) business days of the
first meeting of the Designated Representatives and shall conclude within sixty (60)
business days of the first meeting of said Designated Representatives. The costs of
the mediation shall be shared equally by the Parties. The Parties agree to mediation
using then current mediation procedures of JAMS or its successor.
C. Litigation. Any Dispute which remains unresolved after
participation in the foregoing Dispute resolution procedures may thereafter be
submitted to litigation in the main branch of the San Bernardino County Superior Court
and shall permit LANDLORD to exercise its remedies under the Lease or at law or in
equity (without any further notice requirements).
20. TIME OF ESSENCE. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the
Lease, time is of the essence for each provision of this Lease which specifies a time
within which performance is to occur. In the absence of any specified time for
performance, performance may be made within a reasonable time.
21. PROVISIONS ARE COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. All provisions,
whether covenants or conditions on the part of either party shall be deemed to be both
covenants and conditions.
22. CONSENT. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Lease,
whenever consent or approval of either party is required, that party shall not
unreasonably withhold such consent or approval.
23. EXHIBITS. All exhibits referred to in this Lease or attached to this Lease
are incorporated herein by reference.
24. LAW. This Lease shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with
the laws of the State of California.
25. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS. If any legal action is instituted to
enforce or declare any party's rights hereunder, each party, including the prevailing
party, must bear its own costs and attorneys' fees. This paragraph shall not apply to
those costs and attorneys' fees directly arising from any third party legal action against
the CITY or COUNTY, including such costs and attorneys’ fees payable under Section
8, INDEMNIFICATION, Sections 11.E and 11.F, CHARTER SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENTS, Section 16.A.5, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, and Section 34,
PUBLIC RECORDS DISCLOSURE.
26. VENUE. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Lease was entered
into and intended to be performed in San Bernardino County, California. The parties
agree that the venue for any action or claim brought by any party to this Lease will be
the main (downtown) branch of the Superior Court of California, County of San
Bernardino. Each party hereby waives any law, statute (including but not limited to
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 394) or rule of court that would allow it to
request or demand a change of venue. If any action or claim concerning this Lease is
brought by any third party, the parties hereto agree to use their best efforts to obtain a
change of venue to the main (downtown) branch of the Superior Court of California,
County of San Bernardino.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. TENANT and its officers, employees, agents,
contractor, agents, invitees, and assigns shall be bound by and comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, administrative orders,
rules or regulations relating to its duties, obligations, rights and performance under the
terms of this Lease.
28. CAPTIONS, TABLE OF CONTENTS AND COVER PAGE. The
paragraph captions, table of contents and the cover page of this Lease are for the
convenience of the Parties and shall have no effect on its interpretation.
29. NOTICES. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or
communication that either party desires or is required to give to the other party,
including but not limited to, notices required under the California unlawful detainer
statutes, or any other person, shall be in writing and either served personally, sent by
United States mail, postage prepaid, first-class mail, certified or registered, return
receipt requested, or by overnight courier to the other party at the address listed in the
Reference Pages. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of
the change of address. Notices shall be deemed delivered and effective upon the
earlier of (i) actual receipt if personally delivered on a business day; otherwise on the
next business day, or (ii) the date of delivery or refusal of the addressee to accept
delivery if delivered on a business day, otherwise on the next business day, if such
notice is sent by or United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, return
receipt requested, or overnight courier.
30. RECORDATION OF LEASE. Any Party may record a short form
memorandum of this Lease at its own cost. Upon termination or expiration of this Lease,
TENANT shall, within ten (10) days of such termination or expiration, execute and
record a quitclaim deed (or any other document required by LANDLORD) as to its
leasehold interest.
31. SEVERANCE. If any provision of this Lease is determined to be void by
any court of competent jurisdiction, then such determination shall not affect any other
provision of this Lease and all such other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
It is the intention of the parties hereto that if any provision of this Lease is capable of
two constructions, one of which would render the provision void and the other of which
would render the provision valid, then the provision shall have the meaning which
renders it valid.
32. SURVIVAL. The obligations of the parties, which by their nature continue
beyond the term of this Lease, will survive the termination of this Lease.
33. REPRESENTATIONS AND AUTHORITY. If TENANT is a corporation,
each of the persons executing this Lease on behalf of TENANT represents or warrants
that TENANT has been and is qualified to do business in the State of California, that the
corporation has full right and authority to enter into this Lease, and that all persons
signing on behalf of the corporation were authorized to do so by the appropriate
corporate actions. If TENANT is a partnership, limited liability company, trust or other
legal entity, each of the persons executing this Lease on behalf of TENANT represents
or warrants that TENANT has complied with all applicable laws, rules and governmental
regulations relative to its right to do business in the State of California and that all
persons signing on behalf of such entity were authorized to do so by any and all
appropriate actions. TENANT agrees to furnish upon LANDLORD’s request a corporate
resolution, or other appropriate documentation evidencing the authorization of TENANT
to enter into this Lease.
34. PUBLIC RECORDS DISCLOSURE. All information received by the
LANDLORD from TENANT or from any source concerning this Lease, including the
Lease itself, may be treated by the LANDLORD as public information subject to
disclosure under the provisions of the California Public Records Act, Government Code
Sections 6250 et seq. (the “Public Records Act”). TENANT acknowledges and
understands that although all materials received by the LANDLORD in connection with
this Lease are intended for the exclusive use of the LANDLORD, they are potentially
subject to disclosure under the provisions of the Public Records Act. In the event a
request for disclosure of any part or all of any information which TENANT has
reasonably requested LANDLORD to hold in confidence is made to the LANDLORD,
LANDLORD shall endeavor to notify the TENANT of the request and shall thereafter
disclose the requested information unless the TENANT, within five (5) days of receiving
notice of the disclosure request, requests nondisclosure, provides LANDLORD a legally
sound basis for the nondisclosure, and agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel
reasonably approved by LANDLORD), and hold the CITY or COUNTY harmless in
any/all actions brought to require disclosure. TENANT waives any and all claims for
damages, lost profits, or other injuries of any and all kinds in the event LANDLORD fails
to notify TENANT of any such disclosure request and/or releases any information
concerning the contract received from the TENANT or any other source.
35. INTERPRETATIONS. As this Lease was jointly prepared by the Parties,
the language in all parts of this Lease shall be construed, in all cases, according to its
fair meaning, and not for or against either party hereto.
36. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement, including recitals, constitutes a
single, integrated contract, expressing the entire agreement and understanding of the
parties concerning the subject matter of this agreement, and this agreement supersedes
and replaces all prior understandings, negotiations, proposed agreements and
agreements, whether oral or written, express or implied.
37. AMENDMENT. No waiver, modification or amendment of any term
condition or provision of this Lease shall be valid or shall have any force or effect unless
made in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto.
38. NO RELIANCE. LANDLORD makes no warranties or representations of
any kind concerning the condition of the Property or the fitness of the Property for the
use intended by TENANT, and hereby disclaim any knowledge with respect thereto, it
being expressly understood by the parties that TENANT has inspected the Property,
knows its condition, finds it fit for TENANT’s intended use, accepts the Property AS-IS,
and has ascertained that it can be used for the limited purposes specified in the Use
section on the Reference Pages. In entering into this agreement, each of the parties
acknowledges, represents and warrants that it has not relied upon any promise,
statement or representation, express or implied, of any other party or such other party’s
agents, employees, or attorneys, not contained in this agreement.
39. FORMER COUNTY OFFICIALS. TENANT agrees to provide information
on former COUNTY administrative officials (as defined below) who are presently
employed by or currently represent TENANT. The information provided includes a list
of former COUNTY administrative officials who terminated COUNTY employment within
the last five years and who are now officers, principals, partners, associates or
members of TENANT. The information also includes the employment with and/or
representative capacity and the date those individuals began employment with or
representation of TENANT. The information does not include COUNTY administrative
officials who served in a volunteer capacity with, represented, or were employed by
TENANT prior to January 1, 2019. For purposes of this provision, “COUNTY
administrative official” is defined as a member of the Board of Supervisors or such
officer’s staff, COUNTY Administrative Officer or member of such officer’s staff,
COUNTY department or group head, assistant department or group head, or any
employee in the Exempt Group, Management Unit or Safety Management Unit. (See
Exhibit “D”, List of Former County Officials.)
40. MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATION. If during the course of the
administration of this Lease, the LANDLORD determines that the TENANT has made a
material misstatement or misrepresentation or that materially inaccurate information has
been provided to the LANDLORD, this Lease may be immediately terminated by
LANDLORD. If this Lease is terminated according to this provision, the LANDLORD is
entitled to pursue any available remedies at law or in equity.
41. BROKER’S COMMISSIONS: Each Party represents and warrants to the
other that no real estate broker, agent, commissioned salesperson or other person has
represented said Party in the negotiations of this Lease. Each party agrees to indemnify
and hold the other harmless from and against any claim, loss, liability or expense,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the other party as a result of a breach
of its respective representations herein.
42. EASEMENTS. LANDLORD reserves the right, from time to time, to grant
such easements, rights and dedications on the Property that LANDLORD, in its sole
discretion, deems necessary or desirable, and to cause the recordation of parcel maps
and restrictions, so long as such easements, rights, dedications, maps and restrictions
do not materially interfere with the permitted use of the Property by TENANT. TENANT
shall sign any of the aforementioned documents upon request of LANDLORD and
failure to do so shall constitute a material breach of this Lease.
43. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is agreed that TENANT shall act and
be an independent contractor and not an agent nor employee of LANDLORD.
44. NON-DISCRIMINATION. TENANT covenants it shall not discriminate
based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national
origin or ancestry in any activity pursuant to this Lease.
45. AUTHORITY. The Parties represent and warrant that the individuals
signing this Lease have the requisite authority to bind their respective organizations to
the terms and conditions of this Lease. This Lease has been adopted by noticed public
hearings of the Parties hereto and all Parties are fully authorized to enter into this
agreement.
46. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING BY TENANT.
1. TENANT shall not voluntarily, by operation of law, or by merger,
sale, transfer, or otherwise assign this Lease in its entirety, sublease the Property in
whole or in part, or permit any third-party use of the Property in whole or in part without
the prior written consent of CITY and COUNTY. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in the foregoing, TENANT may assign the Lease in its entirety or sublease the
Property in whole or in part to (a) the GUARANTOR or (b) any entity which controls, is
controlled by, or is under common control with TENANT or the GUARANTOR without
CITY and COUNTY consent but with prior notice to LANDLORD (“Affiliate Transferee”),
provided that TENANT is not then in default under the Lease and any such subleases to
an Affiliate Transferee shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit “F” attached, which
shall provide that this Lease controls in the event of conflict, the premises in the
sublease does not exceed the Property, the use under the sublease is consistent with
the use in this Lease, the term of the sublease does not exceed the Term of this Lease,
and if not earlier terminated, the sublease terminates concurrently with the termination
of this Lease, TENANT remains responsible for the acts and omissions of its subtenant,
and neither TENANT nor GUARANTOR shall be released from any of its obligations
under this Lease or the Guaranty, respectively. For any such assignments to an Affiliate
Transferee, the assignment shall be on the same terms and conditions, which shall be
assumed by the Affiliate Transferee, TENANT remains responsible for the acts and
omissions of its assignee and neither TENANT nor GUARANTOR shall be released
from its obligations under this Lease or the Guaranty, respectively.
2. If LANDLORD consent is required for any assignment or subletting,
other than as provided in Paragraph (1) of this Section 46 , such consent shall be on
terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to LANDLORD, including but not limited to
that TENANT is not in Default at the time of consent, that TENANT shall submit an
assignment or sublease agreement in a form acceptable to the LANDLORD,
documentation regarding the financial strength of the proposed assignee or subtenant,
a current credit report of the assignee or subtenant, including credits reports for each of
its principals, and information related to the responsibility and appropriateness,
expertise, and expertise of the proposed assignee or subtenant for the Use, which shall
be equal to or greater than that of TENANT.
3. Whether LANDLORD consent is required or not, any assignment or
sublease shall not: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by such
assignee or subtenant of all of TENANT’s obligations under this Lease; (ii) release
TENANT of any of its obligations hereunder; (iii) alter the primary liability of TENANT for
the payment of the monthly rent and other amounts due COUNTY pursuant to this
Lease or for the performance of any of TENANT’s other obligations under this Lease;
nor (iv) alter, discharge or release the liability of any Guarantor on this Lease.
4. Except as provided in Paragraph 1 of Section 46, any assignment
or sublease without LANDLORD's consent shall be voidable and, at LANDLORD's
election, shall constitute a default under this Lease. LANDLORD’s consent to any
assignment or sublease shall not constitute a waiver of LANDLORD’s right to require
consent to any subsequent assignment or sublease. COUNTY’s RESD Director and the
CITY’s City Manager shall have the authority to review assignment and subletting
requests for the COUNTY and CITY, respectively and to provide LANDLORD consent, if
such assignment or subletting is approved by both the COUNTY and the CITY.
47. LANDLORD RIGHT OF ENTRY. TENANT shall permit LANDLORD and
its authorized employees, agents, contractors, and representatives to enter the Property
and the Charter School Improvements thereon at all reasonable times upon not less
than twenty-four (24) hours prior notice (except in the event of an emergency, in which
case no prior notice is required) for the purposes of (i) serving or posting or keeping
posted thereon notices required or permitted by law, (ii) conducting periodic inspections
for compliance with the terms of the Lease, (iii) exercising LANDLORD’s rights under
this Lease, and (iv) showing the Property to brokers, potential buyers and tenants, and
lenders.
48. HOLDOVER. If TENANT continues in possession or occupancy of the
Property after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, and if said possession
or occupancy is with the express written consent of the LANDLORD, then TENANT
shall be deemed to be holding the Property on a month-to-month tenancy subject to all
the provisions of this Lease except the monthly rent and either Party may terminate the
Lease at any time during the holdover period by providing not less than thirty (30) days
prior written notice to the other Party. The monthly rent payable during such permitted
period of holding over after the Initial Term shall the fair market monthly rental rate then
prevailing based on the monthly rental rate of comparable leased properties in the
County of San Bernardino, as reasonable determined by LANDLORD. The monthly rent
payable during such permitted period of holding over after the Extended Term shall be
monthly rent that was payable in the last month of the Extended Term plus the annual
escalation applicable during the Extended Term.
49. GUARANTOR. If the Reference Pages provide that TENANT’s obligations
pursuant to this Lease are to be guaranteed by one or more Guarantors, then each
Guarantor shall execute the form of the guaranty attached hereto as Exhibit “E”
“Guaranty of Lease” and each such Guarantor shall have the same obligations as
TENANT under this Lease.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties executed this agreement.
COUNTY: County of San Bernardino CITY: City of San Bernardino
By: __________________________ By: ____________________________
_________________, Chair Teri Ledoux, City Manager
Board of Supervisors
Dated:_________________________
Dated: _________________________
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A
COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS
BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
TENANT: 230 SOUTH WATERMAN
AVENUE, LLC
Lynna Monell
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of San Bernardino
By: ____________________________
Title: __________________________
Dated: _________________________
By: _______________________
Deputy
Dated: _______________________
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
MICHELLE D. BLAKEMORE,
County Counsel,
San Bernardino County Counsel
By: _________________________
Deputy County Counsel
Dated:
EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY
Legal Description
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL 1: (APN: 0136-261-24-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 3, BLOCK 7, OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY,
DESCRIBED AS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, DISTANT SOUTH
THEREON 20 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE
WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT ON A LINE
THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND DISTANT EAST 693 FEET FROM THE WEST LINE
OF LOT 10, SAID BLOCK 7; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE TO A
POINT ON A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND DISTANT NORTH 50 FEET FROM
THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 3 ACRES OF COMBINED LOTS 3 AND 10 OF
SAID BLOCK 7; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE TO A POINT ON THE
EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THE EAST 8.75 FEET THEREOF AS CONVEYED TO THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO BY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 27, 1967 AS
INSTRUMENT NO. 78, IN BOOK 6930, PAGE 31 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
PARCEL 2: (APN: 0136-261-23-0-000)
ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY 3 ACRES OF LOTS 3 AND 10 IN BLOCK
7 OF THE RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF
MAPS, PAGE 2, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY,
EXCEPT THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 528 FEET THEREOF.
SAID LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE WEST TO
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST
LINE OF SAID TRACT TO A POINT 50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
TRACT; THENCE EAST 165 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO A POINT 20 FEET SOUTH
OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT; THENCE EAST TO A POINT ON THE EAST
LINE OF SAID TRACT 20 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE
NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THE EAST 8.75 FEET OF THE NORTH 20.00 FEET DEEDED TO THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR ROAD PURPOSES IN DEED RECORDED MARCH
25, 1968, BOOK 6996, PAGE 793, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
PARCEL 3: (APN: 0136-261-25-0-000; 0136-261-26-0-000; 0136-261-27-0-000)
THE NORTH 10-1/2 ACRES OF COMBINED LOTS 3, 4, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 7,
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS
OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THE WEST 150 FEET OF THE NORTH 3 ACRES OF
COMBINED LOTS 10 AND 3 OF SAID BLOCK 7.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THE EAST 2 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 5 ACRES OF
THE NORTH 10-1/2 ACRES OF SAID COMBINED LOTS 3, 4, 9 AND 10.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 15.95 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 9, OF SAID BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE EASTERLY 135 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 16.24 FEET SOUTH OF THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTH 8.86 FEET; THENCE WEST 135
FEET; THENCE NORTH 9.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE WEST
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 347 FEET, MORE OR
LESS, TO A POINT THAT IS 528 FEET EAST OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID
LOT 10; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH LINES OF SAID LOT 10 TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE LAND CONVEYED TO EDWARD L. FLEMING, ET
UX., BY DEED RECORDED JULY 31, 1956 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 202, IN BOOK
4000, PAGE 212 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE EAST
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FLEMING LAND TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO BY DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1968 AS INSTRUMENT NO.
747, IN BOOK 6979, PAGE 975 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 3,
4, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY
AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF ALLEN STREET, SAID POINT
BEING ALSO IN THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK 7 OF SAID RANCHO SAN
BERNARDINO, SAID POINT BEING SOUTH 1149.73 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE
OF RIALTO AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF ALLEN
STREET, BEING ALSO ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 9, BLOCK 7 OF
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, 366.98 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
THE LAND CONVEYED TO ADAR BRANEN, ET UX., BY DEED RECORDED
FEBRUARY 28, 1949 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 29, IN BOOK 2366, PAGE 126 OF
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAST MENTIONED PROPERTY AND THE EASTERLY
PROLONGATION THEREOF 520.39 FEET TO A POINT 347 FEET WEST OF THE
WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF WATERMAN AVENUE BEING ALSO THE EAST LINE
OF BLOCK 7 OF SAID RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO; THENCE NORTH AND
PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF WATERMAN AVENUE, 366.98 FEET TO THE
NORTH LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 10, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO; THENCE
WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 10, 520.89 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: THE EAST 378 FEET OF THE
WEST 528 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 150 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 10 IN BLOCK 7
OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
PARCEL 4: (APN: 0136-261-28)
THE EAST 2 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 5 ACRES OF THE NORTH 10-1/2 ACRES OF
LOTS 3, 4, 9 AND 10 BLOCK 7 OF A 5 ACRE SURVEY OF THE RANCHO SAN
BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7 PAGES 2 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THE EAST 7.75 FEET, AS CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER
11, 1968 IN BOOK 7109, PAGE 502, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THE INTEREST IN AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN
AND TO THE 10 INCH WELL AND PUMPING PLANT LOCATED ON SAID LAND.
PARCEL 5: (APN: 0136-261-41-0-000)
THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2
OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 150 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 11;
THENCE NORTH 150 FEET;
THENCE EAST 290 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET;
THENCE WEST 290 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 6: (APN: 0136-261-42-0-000)
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2,
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 150 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 11;
THENCE NORTH 150 FEET;
THENCE EAST 290 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET;
THENCE WEST 290 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-A: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
ALL THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE CENTER LINE OF IRWIN STREET, AS SHOWN
BY MAP OF HEARSH SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN BOOK 25 OF MAPS, PAGE 62,
RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, 300 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO WATERMAN
AVENUE, 89.27 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 290 FEET EAST OF THE
WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTH 75 FEET; THENCE
AT RIGHT ANGLES EAST, 89.27 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON THE
SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE CENTER LINE OF SAID IRWIN STREET;
THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-B: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
A PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 11 IN BLOCK 7 OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 225 FEET NORTH,
OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 75 FEET;
THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A POINT 290 FEET EAST OF THE WEST
LINE OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTH 75 FEET; THENCE AT
RIGHT ANGLES EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAVING AND EXCEPTING THE EAST 190 FEET THEREOF.
ALSO SAVING AND EXCEPTING THAT PORTION LYING WEST OF THE CENTER
LINE OF IRWIN STREET EXTENDING SOUTHERLY.
PARCEL 7-C: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7 OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 262.5 FEET
NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 37.5
FEET; THENCE, WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES, 90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH AT RIGHT
ANGLES 37.5 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE POINT O F
BEGINNING.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EAST 8.75 FEET, AS CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED
NOVEMBER 12, 1968 IN BOOK 7128, PAGE 488 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
PARCEL 7-D: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED A S
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 262-1/2 FEET
NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE WEST 90 FEET
TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DEEDED
TO WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, ET UX., BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1946, AS
INSTRUMENT NO. 83. RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, FOR TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 37.5 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
ARMSTRONG LAND; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A POINT 100 FEET
WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID ARMSTRONG LAND; THENCE
SOUTH 37.5 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL
OF LAND DEEDED TO RAYBURN L. DIXON, ET UX., BY DEED RECORDED
AUGUST 20, 1946, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 48, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID DIXON LAND TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-E: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 225 FEET NORTH
OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE, NORTH 37.5 FEET;
THENCE, WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A POINT 190 FEET WEST OF THE EAST
LINE OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH AT RIGHT ANGLES 37.5 FEET; THENCE AT
RIGHT ANGLES EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PROPERTY DEEDED TO THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 26, 1968, IN BOOK 6965, PAGE 30
OF OFFICIAL RECORDS: DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THE EAST 8.75 FEET OF THE SOUTH 262.50 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, RANCHO
SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7,
PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID EAST 8.75 FEET BEING 50.00 FEET WEST,
MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE CENTER LINE OF WATERMAN
AVENUE, 82.50 FEET WIDE.
PARCEL 7-F: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 225
FEET; THENCE WEST TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
THE CENTERLINE OF IRWIN STREET AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF HEARSH
SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 24 OF MAPS, PAGE 62,
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; AND 225 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID LOT 11; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
CENTER LINE OF IRWIN STREET, 225 FEET TO POINT ON SOUTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 11; THENCE EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PROPERTY DEEDED TO THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 26, 1968, IN BOOK 6965, PAGE 30
OF OFFICIAL RECORDS: DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THE EAST 8.75 FEET OF THE SOUTH 262.50 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, RANCHO
SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7,
PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID EAST 8.75 FEET BEING 50.00 FEET WEST,
MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE CENTER LINE OF WATERMAN
AVENUE, 82.50 FEET WIDE.
PARCEL 7-G: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
THE CENTER LINE OF IRWIN STREET, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF HEARSH
SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 24,
PAGE 62, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY, WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF SAID LOT 11;
THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET ALONG SAID PROLONGED CENTER LINE TO THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO A POINT
290 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH
100 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE EAST TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-H: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN
BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7,
PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE NORTH
150 FEET; THENCE EAST 290 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET; THENCE WEST
290 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-I: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7 OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
THE CENTER LINE OF IRWIN STREET AS SHOWN ON MAP OF HEARSH
SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 24,
PAGE 62, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY, WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF SAID LOT 11;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID PROLONGED CENTER LINE 125 FEET; THENCE
WEST TO A POINT 290 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, THENCE
NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, 125 FEET; THENCE
EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 8: (APN: 0136-261-43-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE NORTH
150 FEET; THENCE EAST 290 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET; THENCE WEST
290 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THE NORTH 50 FEET THEREOF AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED
FEBRUARY 10, 1955 IN BOOK 3565, PAGE 240 OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ALSO EXCEPT THE SOUTH 50 FEET THEREOF AS DESCRIBED IN DEED
RECORDED MAY 13, 1963 IN BOOK 5907, PAGE 666 OFFICIAL RECORDS.
PARCEL 9: (APN: 0136-261-44-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOTS 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7 PAGES 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE NORTH 50
FEET; THENCE EAST 290 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE WEST 290
FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 10: (APN: 136-261-37-0-000)
THE WEST 528 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 3 ACRES OF LOTS 3 AND 10, IN
BLOCK 7, OF THE RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2,
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THE EAST 378 FEET OF SAID WEST 528 FEET.
PARCEL 11: (APNS 0136-261-11 AND 0136-261-50):
ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OF PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 3,
4, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY
AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF ALLEN STREET SAID POINT
BEING ALSO IN THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK 7 OF SAID RANCHO SAN
BERNARDINO, SAID POINT BEING SOUTH 1149.73 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE
OF RIALTO AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF ALLEN
STREET, BEING ALSO ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 9, BLOCK 7 OF
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, 366.98 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER O F
THE LAND CONVEYED TO ADAR BRANAN ET UX BY DEED RECORDED
FEBRUARY 28, 1949 IN BOOK 2366, PAGE 126 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID
COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAST
MENTIONED PROPERTY AND THE EASTERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF 520.39
FEET TO A POINT 347 FEET WEST OF THE WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF
WATERMAN AVENUE BEING ALSO THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 7, OF SAID
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO; THENCE NORTH AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST
LINE OF WATERMAN AVENUE, 366.98 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 3 AND
10 BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 10, 520.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 15.95 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 9, OF SAID BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2 RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE EASTERLY 135 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 16.24 FEET SOUTH OF THE
NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTH 8.86 FEET; THENCE WEST 135
FEET; THENCE NORTH 9.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 12 (APN: 0136-261-36):
THE EAST 378 FEET OF THE WEST 528 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 150 FEET OF
LOTS 3 AND 10 IN BLOCK 7 OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
PARCEL 13: (APN: 0136-261-29)
THE EAST 2 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 5 ACRES OF THE NORTH 15.50 ACRES OF
LOTS 3, 4, 9 AND 10 BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE SOUTH 2.25 ACRES OF LOT 4, OR WITHIN THE
SOUTH 2.25 ACRES OF LOT 9, IN SAID BLOCK 7.
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, BY DEED RECORDED JULY 16, 1968 AS INSTRUMENT NO.
400, IN BOOK 7060, PAGE 355, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
SAID LAND IS ALSO SHOWN ON LICENSED LAND SURVEYORS MAP FILED IN
BOOK 36, PAGE 4, RECORDS OF SURVEY.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
(APN: 0136-261-41-0-000, APN: 0136-261-42-0-000, APN: 0136-261-43-0-000,
PORTION APN 0136-261-44-0-000 & PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
ALL OF PARCELS 5, 6, & 8, AND PORTIONS OF PARCELS 7 & 9 DESCRIBED AS:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID
COUNTY, CONTAINING 2.23 ACRES AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED
PARCEL 5, ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ALLEN
STREET (41.25 FOOT HALF-WIDTH) AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 11;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 5, NORTH 89°31’12”
EAST (RECORD - EAST) 352.27 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY LINE,
SOUTH 00°29’57” EAST 275.24 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°30’03 WEST 352.27
FEET TO SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ALLEN STREET; THENCE ALONG
SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, NORTH 00°29’57” WEST 275.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
EXHIBIT C
FORM OF CONSENT, RECOGNITION AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT
This CONSENT, RECOGNITION AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is entered into by and among the COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, and
the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, hereinafter collectively referred to as “LANDLORD”,
230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE, LLC, hereinafter referred to as “TENANT”, HIGH
DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, INC.,
hereinafter referred to as “SUBTENANT”, and ______ hereinafter referred to as
“LENDER.”
Recitals
A. LANDLORD and TENANT entered into that certain Ground Lease
Agreement, Agreement No. _____ dated April , 20__, hereinafter referred to as
“Ground Lease”, whereby LANDLORD agreed to lease to TENANT and TENANT
agreed to lease from LANDLORD certain real property legally described on Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and known as 230 S. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, California,
comprising approximately 15.6 acres (“Property") for use as a public charter school.
B. TENANT and SUBTENANT have entered into that Sublease dated ,
20__, hereinafter referred to as “Sublease” whereby TENANT agreed to sublease to
SUBTENANT and SUBTENANT agreed to sublease from TENANT the Property for
SUBTENANT to construct certain charter school improvements and to operate the
public charter school facility known as the Norton Science and Language Academy
under a charter granted by the San Bernardino County Board of Education.
C. TENANT has made, executed and delivered, or is about to make, execute
and deliver to LENDER a leasehold deed of trust dated substantially
contemporaneously herewith (“Leasehold Deed of Trust”), encumbering TENANT’s
leasehold interest and SUBTENANT’s subleasehold interest in the Property created by
the Lease and the Sublease, respectively, to secure financing or refinancing for the
construction of certain charter school improvements at the Property and certain
preschool improvements for the County of San Bernardino on a separate parcel of
LANDLORD-owned real property known as 205 Allen Street, San Bernardino,
California, comprising approximately 2.23 acres (the “Head Start Parcel”).
D. TENANT represents that it is a condition precedent of the loan that the
Leasehold Deed of Trust shall be and remain at all times until said loan is repaid a lien
upon SUBTENANT’s subleasehold interest and TENANT’s leasehold interest in the
Property created by the Sublease and the Lease, respectively.
Covenants
In consideration of the recitals set forth above, which are incorporated herein, and
the covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, LANDLORD hereby consents to
TENANT entering into the Leasehold Deed of Trust to encumber TENANT’s leasehold
interest and SUBTENANT’s subleasehold interest in the Property created by the Lease
and the Sublease, respectively, provided that the Leasehold Deed of Trust shall be
subordinate to LANDLORD’s fee interest in the Property. For avoidance of doubt, the
parties hereby acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
this Agreement, the Lease, the Sublease, or any financing documents, the Leasehold
Deed of Trust does not encumber LANDLORD’s fee interest in the Property nor does it in
any manner encumber the Head Start Parcel or any improvements thereon even if a
portion of the loan proceeds is intended to or shall be used for the construction of certain
preschool improvements on the Head Start Parcel.
2. Upon repayment of the loan described in the Leasehold Deed of Trust,
LENDER agrees to fully re-convey all of LENDER’s interest in the Property created by
the Leasehold Deed of Trust (and any rights exerted thereunder), and LENDER shall, at
its sole cost and expense, execute such documents as reasonably requested by
LANDLORD to release said Leasehold Deed of Trust.
3. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Lease and the
provisions of this Agreement, the Sublease, the Leasehold Deed of Trust, or any other
financing agreements, the terms of such provisions shall be construed to be as consistent
as possible, but if such reading is not possible, the provisions of the Lease shall control.
4. Any material additions or modifications to the Leasehold Deed of Trust
shall first be approved in writing by the LANDLORD. The approvals described in this
Paragraph shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.
5. No amendment to the Lease that modifies any of its material economic
terms¸ Lender’s rights or the Term shall be valid without LENDER’s prior written consent.
TENANT shall be required to obtain LENDER’s prior written consent prior to the
execution of such amendment.
6. The proceeds of the loan to TENANT shall be used solely for payment of
expenses incident to construction of certain charter school improvements for the
operation of the Norton Science and Language Academy at the Property and certain
preschool improvements for the County of San Bernardino on the separate Head Start
Parcel and to pay the costs of the financing. Neither SUBTENANT nor TENANT shall
have the right to encumber its subleasehold interest or leasehold interest in the Property
created by the Sublease and Sublease, respectively to finance any other charter schools,
programs, or foundations operated by SUBTENANT or TENANT or any of its affiliates.
7. Until the loan described in the Leasehold Deed of Trust is repaid in full,
LANDLORD shall provide LENDER with notice at the same time that it provides notice
to TENANT of any Default, and thereafter shall provide a copy of any notice provided to
TENANT to LENDER, including, without limitation, those that would result in any
surrender of the Property or termination of the Lease. LENDER shall have the same
rights, at any time during the Term, to enter the Property to (A) do any act or thing
required of TENANT hereunder, within the time TENANT is required to perform such act
or thing hereunder, whenever failure to do such act or thing would constitute a default
hereunder, provided that prior to any Default, LENDER shall provide written notice to
LANDLORD if LENDER acts on behalf of TENANT; and/or (B) cure any Default as the
TENANT has under this Lease; and LANDLORD shall accept such performance or cure
by a LENDER as if TENANT had performed. No LENDER shall be required to cure any
default of TENANT unless such LENDER has elected to acquire the leasehold interes t
in writing or via foreclosure or deed in lieu thereof. LANDLORD agrees that if TENANT
fails to cure any default under the Lease within the time provided for in the Lease, except
for defaults due to TENANT’s failure to pay monetary Monthly Rent, TENANT’s failure to
comply with Section 4.A of the Lease, or SUBTENANT’S failure to construct and
complete the Preschool Improvements on the Head Start Parcel in accordance with the
Improvement Agreement (unless expressly set forth in the Improvement Agreement) for
which no additional time shall be granted to LENDER (collectively, “Excluded Defaults”),
LENDER shall have an additional ten (10) business days after LENDER’s receipt of
written notice of Default within which to cure such default that are not Excluded Defaults
(“Eligible Default”), provided if such Eligible Default is of a nature that it cannot reasonably
be cured within ten (10) business days then so long as LENDER commences cure within
said ten (10) business days and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure of an Eligible
Default to completion, (A) LENDER shall have a reasonable period to cure such Eligible
Default, not to exceed 30 days from LENDER’s receipt of the written notice of Eligible
Default, (B) if possession of the Property is required to prosecute and complete a cure of
an Eligible Default (other than an Eligible Default described in Section 18.A.2 of the
Ground Lease), LENDER shall have a reasonable period to cure such Eligible Default,
not to exceed such time as reasonably necessary to obtain possession of the Property
plus 60 days or (C) LENDER shall have a reasonable period to cure any Eligible Default
described in Section 18.A.2 of the Ground Lease by entering into a new sublease
agreement with a duly authorized replacement charter school operator or other lawful
educational user, provided that, immediately upon obtaining possession, and until
commencement of the new sublease, LENDER covenants and agrees to diligently
perform building maintenance and groundskeeping services as necessary to immediately
remedy any condition of blight or unsightly appearance in the Charter School
Improvements..
8. Upon default by TENANT under any of the terms of the Leasehold Deed
of Trust, LENDER may exercise any rights provided in the Leasehold Deed of Trust,
provided that before any sale of TENANT’s leasehold interest in the Property, whether
under power of sale or foreclosure, LENDER shall give to LANDLORD written notice of
the same character and duration as is required to be given to TENANT by the terms of
the Leasehold Deed of Trust or the laws of the State of California.
9. If any default under the Leasehold Deed of Trust shall continue after the
giving of LENDER’s notice to LANDLORD pursuant to Paragraph 8 of this Agreement,
LANDLORD, prior to sale of the leasehold interest in the Property, shall have the right to
correct such default at TENANT’s cost, which costs shall be reimbursed by TENANT
upon demand and/or exercise LANDLORD’s remedies under the Lease.
10. If a sale or foreclosure under the Leasehold Deed of Trust occurs or if the
LENDER or its permitted assignee (as defined below) acquires the TENANT’s leasehold
interest by assignment in lieu of foreclosure, this Lease shall continue in full force on the
same terms and conditions and LENDER or said permitted assignee, as successor in
interest to TENANT will be bound by all the terms of this Lease and will assume all the
rights and obligations of TENANT under the Lease and LANDLORD shall recognize
LENDER or said permitted assignee as TENANT under the Lease with all rights of
TENANT thereunder and LANDLORD shall, after such event and upon such condition,
have the same rights and remedies against LENDER or its permitted assignee for the
default or breach of the Lease that LANDLORD has under the Lease against TENANT if
LENDER or its permitted assignee had not succeeded to the interest of TENANT.
Neither LENDER nor its permitted assignee shall assign this Lease, sublease any
portion of the Property or appoint an agent to operate any portion of the Property
without obtaining the prior written approval of CITY and COUNTY, and if approved, a
“permitted assignee”. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or
delayed so long as the proposed assignee, subtenant or agent has demonstrated
substantial experience in the operation of facilities similar to the Charter School
Improvements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LENDER, or such permitted assignee,
shall upon assignment of the Lease in accordance with the terms thereof, be released
of any all obligations under the Lease accruing thereafter. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be deemed to be a recognition of the Sublease as a direct agreement between
LANDLORD and SUBTENANT.
11. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or communication that a
Party desires or is required to give to another Party or any other person, shall be in
writing and either served personally, sent by United States mail, postage prepaid, first-
class mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or by overnight courier to
another Party at the address set forth below. A Party may change its address by
notifying the other Parties of the change of address. Notices shall be deemed delivered
and effective upon the earlier of (i) actual receipt if personally delivered on a business
day; otherwise on the next business day, or (ii) the date of delivery or refusal of the
addressee to accept delivery if delivered on a business day, otherwise on the next
business day, if such notice is sent by or United States mail, postage prepaid, certified
or registered, return receipt requested, or overnight courier.
COUNTY’s Notice Address:
CITY’s Notice Address:
TENANT’s Notice Address:
SUBTENANT’s Notice Address:
LENDER Notice Address:
12. This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the Parties
and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators.
13. If any legal action is instituted to enforce or declare a party's rights
hereunder, each party, including the prevailing party, must bear its own attorneys' fees
and costs.
14. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California. The parties acknowledge and agree that this
Agreement was entered into and intended to be performed in the County of San
Bernardino, California. The parties agree that the venue for any action or claim brought
by any party to this Agreement will be the Superior Court of California, County of San
Bernardino. Each party hereby waives any law, statute (including but not limited to
Code of Civil Procedure section 394), or rule of court that would allow them to request
or demand a change of venue. If any third party brings an action or claim concerning
this Agreement, the parties hereto agree to use their best efforts to obtain a change of
venue to the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year written below.
COUNTY: County of San Bernardino CITY: City of San Bernardino
By: __________________________ By: ____________________________
_________________, Chair Teri Ledoux, City Manager
Board of Supervisors
Dated:_________________________
Dated: _________________________
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A
COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS
TENANT: 230 SOUTH WATERMAN
AVENUE, LLC
BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Lynna Monell
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of San Bernardino
By: ____________________________
Title: __________________________
Dated: _________________________
By: _______________________
Deputy
Dated: _______________________
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
MICHELLE D. BLAKEMORE,
County Counsel,
San Bernardino County Counsel
By: _________________________
Deputy County Counsel
Dated:
LENDER
HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
FOUNDATION, INC.
By: _________________________ By: _________________________
(Authorized signature- sign in blue ink) (Authorized signature- sign in
blue ink)
Name: ____________________
Title: _____________________ Name: ____________________
Dated: ____________________ Title: _____________________
Dated: ____________________
EXHIBIT D
LIST OF FORMER COUNTY OFFICIALS
INSTRUCTIONS: List the full name of the former COUNTY Administrative Official, the
title/description of the Official’s last position with the COUNTY, the date the Official
terminated COUNTY employment, the Official’s current employment and/or
representative capacity with the TENANT, the date the Official entered TENANT’s
employment and/or representation.
OFFICIAL’S NAME: REQUIRED INFORMATION
TENANT certifies that the foregoing information is true and accurate.
TENANT:
By:
Title:
Date:
EXHIBIT E
FORM OF GUARANTY OF LEASE
This Guaranty of Lease (“Guaranty”) dated as of [date] is executed by High
Desert Partnership in Academic Excellence Foundation, Inc., a California nonprofit
public benefit corporation (“Guarantor”) in favor of the City of San Bernardino (“City”)
and the County of San Bernardino (“County”). The City, County, and Guarantor are the
“Parties” to this Guaranty.
Recitals
A. City and County, collectively as landlord (“Landlord”), and 230 South
Waterman Avenue, LLC, a California limited liability company, as tenant (“Tenant”) have
entered into a Ground Lease Agreement dated as of [date-identify as Lease
referenced date or execution date] (“Lease”), whereby Landlord agreed to lease to
Tenant and Tenant agreed to lease certain real property known as 230 S. Waterman
Avenue, San Bernardino, California, comprising approximately 15.66 acres (“Property")
for use as a public charter school.
B. Guarantor operates two public charter schools, the Norton Science and
Language Academy (“NSLA”), which the Guarantor intends to operate on the Property,
and the Academy for Academic Excellence (“AAE”), which operates in Apple Valley,
California. Guarantor also operates the Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope
(“GAVRT”) Radio Astronomy Program, the Apple Valley Center for Innovation (“AVCI”),
and the Lewis Center Foundation (the “Foundation”).
C. As a condition to entering into the Lease, Landlord has required that
Guarantor execute and deliver to Landlord this Guaranty.
D. In addition to this Guaranty, as TENANT’s consideration for the Lease,
Guarantor has entered into that certain Improvement and Maintenance Agreement with
County on even date with the Lease wherein Guarantor shall perform certain obligations
as set forth in said agreement.
In consideration of Landlord entering into the Lease of the Property to Tenant,
Guarantor covenants and agrees as follows:
Section 1. Guaranty.
Guarantor absolutely and unconditionally guarantees to Landlord the full, faithful,
and timely performance by Tenant of the Lease, or any extensions, renewals, or
modifications of the Lease; provided, however, that Guarantor’s obligations hereunder
and under the Improvement Agreement are limited to Guarantor’s revenues , income,
receipts, proceeds, and money attributable to the operation of, and the assets related
to, the NSLA (the “NSLA Property”) and explicitly excludes any revenue, income,
receipts and money attributable to the operations of, and assets related to, AAE,
GAVRT, AVCI or the Foundation (the “Excluded Property”). The Parties acknowledge
and agree that timely and complete performance of the Improvement Agreement by
Guarantor is deemed a material covenant of Tenant under the Lease. If Tenant shall
default at any time in the performance of any covenant or obligation under the Lease,
then Guarantor, at Guarantor’s expense, shall on demand by Landlord fully and
promptly perform all covenants and obligations to be performed by Tenant pursuant to
the Lease, but such performance shall be limited to the NSLA Property, and Guarantor
shall not be obligated to use any Excluded Property in its performance of its obligations
under the Improvement Agreement or the Guaranty. In addition, and not withstanding
any contrary language in the Lease, Guarantor shall on demand by Landlord pay to
Landlord all amounts due to Landlord, including, without limitation, all interest on past
due obligations of Tenant, costs advanced by Landlord, damages, and all expenses
(including, without limitation, court costs and reasonable attorney fees) that may arise in
consequence of Tenant’s default, but solely from the NSLA Property.
Section 2. Waivers.
Guarantor authorizes Landlord, without notice or demand and without affecting
Guarantor’s liability under this Guaranty, to:
(a) consent to any extensions, accelerations, or other changes in the time for
any payment provided for in the Lease, or consent to any other alteration of any
covenant, term, or condition of the Lease in any respect, and to consent to any
assignment, subletting, or reassignment of the Lease;
(b) take and hold security for the performance of any covenant, term, or
condition of the Lease, or exchange, waive, or release any security, but only from the
NSLA Property; and
(c) apply this security and direct the order or manner of its sale as
LANDLORD may determine. Notwithstanding any termination, renewal, extension or
holding over of the Lease, this Guaranty of Lease shall continue until all of the
covenants and obligations on the part of Tenant under the Lease to be performed have
been fully and completely performed by Tenant and Guarantor shall not be released of
any obligation or liability under this Guaranty so long as there is any claim against
Tenant arising out of the Lease that has not been settled or discharged in full.
Section 3. Independent Obligations.
The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty are independent of, and may
exceed, the obligations of Tenant. A separate action may, at Landlord’s option, be
brought and prosecuted against Guarantor, whether or not any action is first or
subsequently brought against Tenant, or whether or not Tenant is joined in any action,
and Guarantor may be joined in any action or proceeding commenced by Landlord
against Tenant arising out of, in connection with, or based upon the Lease. Guarantor
waives any right to
(a) require Landlord to proceed against Tenant or any other person or entity
or pursue any other remedy in Landlord’s power;
(b) complain of delay in the enforcement of Landlord’s rights under the Lease;
and
(c) require Landlord to proceed against or exhaust any security held from
Tenant or Guarantor. Guarantor waives any defense arising by reason of any disability
or other defense of Tenant or by reason of the cessation from any cause of the liability
of Tenant. Guarantor waives all demands upon and notices to Tenant and to
Guarantor, including, without limitation, demands for performance, notices of
nonperformance, notices of non-payment, and notices of acceptance of this Guaranty of
Lease.
Section 4. Definition of Tenant; Limitations.
For purposes of this Guaranty of Lease and the obligations and liabilities of
Guarantor, the term “Tenant” shall be deemed to include any and all affiliates,
concessionaires, licensees, franchisees, department operators, assignees, subtenants,
or others directly or indirectly leasing or occupying the Property leased under the Lease
or operating or conducting a business in or from the Property, as permitted by the
Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Guaranty, the
Parties acknowledge and agree that Guarantor’s obligations under this Guarantee shall
be satisfied in their entirety by the NSLA Property. The Parties further acknowledge
and agree that no revenue of Guarantor derived from its operation of AAE, GAVRT,
AVCI, the Foundation or any operations other than NSLA shall be available to satisfy
the obligations of Guarantor hereunder or under the Improvement Agreement, and the
facilities from which Guarantor operates AAE, GAVRT, AVCI, and the Foundation and
other assets related to such operations are not pledged hereunder.
Section 5. No Reporting Duty.
Guarantor assumes full responsibility for keeping fully informed of the financial
condition of Tenant and all other circumstances affecting Tenant’s ability to perform
Tenant’s obligations under the Lease, and agrees that Landlord will have no duty to
report to Guarantor any information that Landlord receives about Tenant’s financial
condition or any circumstances bearing on Tenant’s ability to perform such obligations.
Section 6. Continuing Guaranty.
This Guaranty shall remain in full force notwithstanding the appointment of a
receiver to take possession of all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant, or an
assignment by Tenant for the benefit of creditors, or any action taken or suffered by
Tenant under an insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, moratorium, or other debtor
relief act or statute, whether now existing or later amended or enacted, or the
disaffirmance of the Lease in any action or otherwise.
Section 7. Joint and Several Obligations.
If this Guaranty of Lease is signed, or if the obligations of Tenant are otherwise
guaranteed, by more than one party, their obligations shall be joint and several, and the
release or limitation of liability of any one or more of the guarantors shall not release or
limit the liability of any other guarantors.
Section 8. Successors and Assigns.
This Guaranty of Lease shall be binding upon Guarantor and Guarantor’s heirs,
administrators, personal and legal representatives, successors, and assigns, and shall
inure to the benefit of Landlord and Landlord’s successors and assigns. Landlord may,
without notice, assign this Guaranty of Lease, the Lease, or the rents and other
amounts payable under the Lease, in whole or in part.
Section 9. Guaranty of Costs and Fees.
In addition to the amounts guaranteed, Guarantor agrees to pay reasonable
attorney fees and all other costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in enforcing this
Guaranty of Lease or in any action or proceeding arising out of, or relating to, this
Guaranty of Lease.
Section 10. Governing Law
This Guaranty of Lease shall be deemed to be made under and shall be
governed by California law in all respects, including matters of construction, validity, and
performance, and the terms and provisions of this Guaranty may not be waived, altered,
modified, or amended except in a writing signed by an authorized officer of Landlord
and by Guarantor.
Section 11. Severance.
If any of the provisions of this Guaranty of Lease shall contravene or be held
invalid under the laws of any jurisdiction, this Guaranty of Lease shall be construed as if
it did not contain those provisions, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be
construed and enforced accordingly.
Section 12. Counterparts.
This Guaranty of Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be a valid and binding original, but all of which together shall constitute one
and the same instrument.
Guarantor has executed this Guaranty as of the date first written above.
HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, INC.
__________________________
Lisa Lamb, Executive Director
EXHIBIT F
FORM OF SUBLEASE FOR AFFILIATE TRANSFEREES
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
by and between
230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE LLC
as Lessor
and
THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE”
FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED
as Lessee
Dated as of June 1, 2020
Pursuant to the Loan Agreement (as defined herein), the Lessor has granted, bargained, sold,
alienated, pledged, set over and confirmed to the Authority (as defined herein) all rights and
interests of the Lessor in this Lease Agreement, except for the Lessor’s Unassigned Rights (as
defined herein).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ARTICLE I .......................................................................................................................... DEFINITIONS 2
ARTICLE II ............................................................................................................ REPRESENTATIONS 13
Section 2.01. ..................................................................................... Representations by Lessor 13
Section 2.02. .................................................................................... Representations by Lessee 16
Section 2.03. ........................................................................................ Lessee’s Tax Covenants 19
Section 2.04. ........................................ Lessee’s Covenant to Comply With Charter School Act 20
ARTICLE III ...................................................................................................... TERM OF AGREEMENT 20
ARTICLE IV .................................................................................................................. GROUND LEASE 21
ARTICLE V ....................................................................................................... PAYMENT PROVISIONS 21
Section 5.01. ...................................................................... Lease Payments; Limited Obligation 21
Section 5.02. Base Lease Payments, Additional Lease Payments and Other Amounts Payable 21
Section 5.03. ................................................................................................ Manner of Payment 22
Section 5.04. ................................................................................................... Pledge by Lessee 22
ARTICLE VI ....................................................................... MAINTENANCE, TAXES AND INSURANCE 23
Section 6.01. ......................................... Maintenance and Modifications of Facilities By Lessee 23
Section 6.02. ..................................... Taxes, Other Governmental Charges and Utility Charges 23
Section 6.03. ................................................................................................ Insurance Required 24
Section 6.04. .............................................................. Application of Net Proceeds of Insurance 26
Section 6.05. .............................................................................................. Advances by Trustee 26
Section 6.06. ........................................................................................ Environmental Indemnity 26
Section 6.07. ...................................................................................... Environmental Covenants 28
Section 6.08. ...................................................................... Additional Environmental Provisions 30
ARTICLE VII .......................................................... DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION AND CONDEMNATION 31
Section 7.01. .............................................................. Damage, Destruction and Condemnation 31
Section 7.02. .................................................................................... Treatment of Net Proceeds 32
Section 7.03. ................................................... Continuation of Operations in Event of Casualty 32
ARTICLE VIII ...................................................................................................... SPECIAL COVENANTS 32
Section 8.01. ........................................................................................................ Annual Budget 32
Section 8.02. .......................................................... Consolidation, Merger, Sale or Conveyance 32
Section 8.03. ................................................................................................ Further Assurances 33
Section 8.04. ...................................................................................................................... Audits 33
Section 8.05. ............ Books and Records; Compliance with Continuing Disclosure Agreement 33
Section 8.06. ....................................................................................................... Indemnification 34
Section 8.07. ................................................. Authority of Authorized Representative of Lessee 36
Section 8.08. .................................................. Authority of Authorized Representative of Lessor 36
Section 8.09. ....................................................................................Licenses and Qualifications 36
Section 8.10. ...................................................................................................... Right to Inspect 36
Section 8.11. ................................................................................... Assignment and Subleasing 37
Section 8.12. ........................................................................................................ Prohibited Use 37
Section 8.13. ........................................... Limitations on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness 37
Section 8.14. ................................................................................................... Operating Leases 42
Section 8.15. .................................... Covenant to Comply with Indenture and Loan Agreement 42
Section 8.16. ....................................................................................................................... Liens 42
Section 8.17. ....................................................................... Lease Blocked Account Agreement 42
Section 8.18. ............................................................................................... Days Cash on Hand 42
Section 8.19. ...................................................................................................... Coverage Ratio 43
Section 8.20. ......................................................................................................... Subordination 44
Section 8.21. ............................................................................................................Investor Call 44
Section 8.22. ....................................................... Subordination of Support Office Service Fees 44
ARTICLE IX ......................................................................... ASSIGNMENT AND PLEDGE BY LESSOR 45
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ARTICLE X ............................................................................. EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES 45
Section 10.01. .................................................................................................. Events of Default 45
Section 10.02. ........................................................................................... Remedies On Default 47
Section 10.03. .......................................................................................... No Remedy Exclusive 48
Section 10.04. .............................................. Agreement to Pay Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses 49
Section 10.05. .................................................................................................................. Waiver 49
Section 10.06. ....................................................................... Treatment of Funds in Bankruptcy 49
ARTICLE XI ......................................................................................................................... [RESERVED] 50
ARTICLE XII ............................................................................................................... MISCELLANEOUS 50
Section 12.01. .................................................................................................................. Notices 50
Section 12.02. ....................................................................................................... Binding Effect 51
Section 12.03. ........................................................................................................... Severability 51
Section 12.04. ...................................................................................... Third Party Beneficiaries 51
Section 12.05. ............................................................................................................. Net Lease 51
Section 12.06. .......................................................... Amendments, Changes And Modifications 51
Section 12.07. .................................................................................... Execution in Counterparts 52
Section 12.08. ..................................................................................................... Governing Law 52
Section 12.09. ..................................................................................................................... Filing 52
Section 12.10. ............................................................ Cancellation at Expiration of Lease Term 52
Section 12.11. ....................................................................... No Pecuniary Liability of Authority 52
Section 12.12. ........... No Personal Liability of Officials of Lessee, Lessor, Authority or Trustee 52
Section 12.13. ......................................................................................... No Warranty by Lessor 53
Section 12.14. ............................................................................. Prior Agreements Superseded 53
Section 12.15.Covenant by Lessee With Respect to Statements, Representations and Warranties 53
Section 12.16. ............................................................................................................... Captions 53
Section 12.17. ....................................................................... Lease Payments Due on Holidays 54
Section 12.18. .......................................................................... Provision of General Application 54
Section 12.19. ................................................................................................................. Survival 54
Section 12.20. ...................................................................................... Notice of Change in Fact 54
Section 12.21. .................................................................................................. CASp Disclosure 54
Section 12.22. .......................................................................... Energy Use Disclosure Program 55
Section 12.23. ......................... Waiver of Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Code 55
EXHIBIT A .............................................................................................. Base Lease Payment Schedule 1
EXHIBIT B ....................................................................................................... Real Property Description 1
EXHIBIT C ................................................................................................. Form of No Default Certificate 1
EXHIBIT D ......................................................................................... Form of Coverage Ratio Certificate 1
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
THIS SUBLEASE AGREEMENT, dated as of June 1, 2020 (this “Lease Agreement”),
is by and between 230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE LLC, a California limited liability
company (the “Lessor”), and THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE” FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED (“Lessee”), a California nonprofit
public benefit corporation designated as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and authorized to operate charter schools by the
State of California (the “State”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the California Enterprise Development Authority (the “Authority”) is
authorized pursuant to the provisions of Article 1 through 4 (commencing with Section 6500)
of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California, as
amended (the “Act”), to issue its revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition,
renovation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of the Series 2020 Project (as hereinafter
defined); and
WHEREAS, the Lessee has requested the assistance of the Authority in financing or
refinancing the acquisition, renovation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of land and
charter school facilities located at 230 South Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, California
92408, and operated by the Lessee as the charter school known as Norton Science and Language
Academy; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to assist the Lessee by issuing its $[PARA]
Charter School Revenue Bonds (Norton Science and Language Academy Project), Tax-Exempt
Series 2020A (the “Series 2020A Bonds”), and its $[PARB] Charter School Revenue Bonds
(Norton Science and Language Academy Project), Taxable Series 2020B (the “Series 2020B
Bonds” and, together with the Series 2020A Bonds, the “Series 2020 Bonds”) pursuant to an
Indenture of Trust dated as of June 1, 2020 (the “Indenture”), by and between the Authority and
Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), in order to make one or more
loans to the Lessor pursuant to the Loan Agreement (as defined herein) for purposes of (i)
financing or refinancing the costs of the acquisition, renovation, improvement, furnishing and
equipping of land and charter school facilities to be leased to the Lessee for use as Norton
Science and Language Academy (the “School”) and located at 230 South Waterman Avenue,
San Bernardino, California (the “Series 2020 Facilities”); (ii) funding a debt service reserve fund
for the Series 2020 Bonds; and (iii) paying certain expenses incurred in connection with the
issuance of the Series 2020 Bonds (collectively, the “Series 2020 Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Lessee is authorized pursuant to Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title II of the
Education Code of the State of California (the “Charter School Act”), to lease facilities for the
purpose of operating its charter schools; and
WHEREAS, the Lessor proposes to lease to the Lessee and the Lessee desires to lease
from the Lessor the Leased Property, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in this
Lease Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants
hereinafter contained, the parties hereto formally covenant, agree and bind themselves as
follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
All terms defined in Article I of the Indenture and not otherwise defined herein shall have
the same meaning in this Lease Agreement. In addition, the following terms, except where the
context indicates otherwise, shall have the respective meanings set forth below:
“Accountant” means any independent certified public accounting firm licensed to practice
in the State (which may be the firm of accountants that regularly audits the books and accounts
of the Lessee) from time to time selected by the Lessee.
“Actual Annual Debt Service” means the principal and interest payment requirements
with respect to all Indebtedness for the Fiscal Year being tested.
“Actual Annual Lease Payments” means the actual amount of Base Lease Payments to be
paid hereunder with respect the Fiscal Year being tested.
“Additional Lease Payments” means the cost of the (a) reasonable expenses of the
Authority related to the performance of the provisions of the Loan Agreement, or otherwise
incurred at the request of the Lessee, including but not limited to the fees and expenses described
in Section 5.01(e), (f), (h) and (i) of the Loan Agreement, (b) the reasonable expenses and fees of
the Trustee, the Custodian, the Dissemination Agent and Rebate Analyst and any amounts
required to be deposited and replenished in the Rebate Fund, (c) any amounts required to be
deposited and replenished in the Debt Service Reserve Fund, (d) any amounts required to be
deposited to and replenished in the Repair and Replacement Fund, and (e) other charges and
costs (together with all interest and penalties that may accrue thereon) in the event that the
Lessee shall fail to pay the same, as specifically set forth herein which the Lessee assumes or
agrees to pay hereunder. Additional Lease Payments do not include Base Lease Payments.
“Administrative Services Agreement” means any agreement between the Lessee and a
charter school, including charter schools operated or managed by the Lessee, pursuant to which
the Lessee provides administrative or support services.
“Annual Administration Fees” means any annual fees of the Trustee related to the Bonds,
annual fees of the Dissemination Agent under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and the
Authority Annual Fee (as defined in the Indenture).
“Authorized Representative” means, (a) in the case of the Lessor, the Chair, Vice
Chairman, President or Secretary of its sole member or any other person designated as such by a
statement of the Lessor or its sole member signed by one of the foregoing officers and filed with
the Trustee, acting on behalf of the Lessor and, when used with reference to the performance of
any act, the discharge of any duty or the execution of any certificate or other document, any
officer, employee or other person authorized to perform such act, discharge such duty or execute
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such certificate or other document and (b) in the case of the Lessee, the Chair, Vice Chairman or
Secretary of the Lessee or any other person designated as such by a statement of the Lessee
signed by one of the foregoing officers and filed with the Trustee and, when used with reference
to the performance of any act, the discharge of any duty or the execution of any certificate or
other document, any officer, employee or other person authorized to perform such act, discharge
such duty or execute such certificate or other document.
“Balloon Amount” means the largest amount maturing on any Balloon Indebtedness
during any twelve consecutive months in which such Balloon Indebtedness is outstanding.
“Balloon Indebtedness” means Long-Term Indebtedness where the principal of (and
premium, if any) and interest and other debt service charges on such Long-Term Indebtedness
due (or payable in respect of any required purchase of such Long-Term Indebtedness by such
person on demand) in any fiscal year either are equal to at least 25% of the total principal of (any
premium, if any) and interest and other debt service charges on such Long-Term Indebtedness.
Balloon Indebtedness does not include Indebtedness which otherwise would be classified as Put
Indebtedness.
“Base Lease Payment Date” means each Business Day on which the Lessee is required to
make the Base Lease Payments pursuant to the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
“Base Lease Payments” means the payments payable by the Lessee during the Lease
Term as set forth in Exhibit A, as such Exhibit A may be amended hereunder from time to time,
which constitute the payments payable by the Lessee for and in consideration of the right to use
the Facilities during the Lease Term.
“Bond Proceeds of a Series” means all amounts actually or constructively received from
the sale of the related Series of Tax-Exempt Bonds (including underwriters’ discount or
compensation, but excluding pre-issuance accrued interest), plus all investment earnings thereon.
“Capital Improvements” means the acquisition of land, easements, facilities, and
equipment (other than ordinary repairs and replacements), and the construction or reconstruction
of improvements, betterments, and extensions which, under Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, are properly
chargeable as capital items.
“Charter School Contract” means, collectively, the charter contract entered into pursuant
to the Charter School Act by and between the Lessee and [________], with a term from June 1,
[____] through and including June 30, [____], and any subsequent renewal thereof, as amended
and modified from time to time.
“Commitment Indebtedness” means the obligation of any Person to repay amounts
disbursed pursuant to a commitment from a Qualified Provider to pay, refinance or purchase
when due, when tendered or when required to be purchased or tendered, or to extend funds for
such purpose, other Indebtedness of such Person or any other obligation of any other Person, and
the obligation of any Person to pay interest payable on amounts disbursed for such purposes, plus
any fees, costs or expenses payable to such Qualified Provider for, under or in connection with
such commitment, in the event of disbursement pursuant to such commitment or in connection
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with enforcement thereof, including without limitation any penalties payable in the event of such
enforcement and any indemnification, if enforceable, or contribution obligation related thereto.
“Completion Indebtedness” means any Long-Term Indebtedness incurred by any Person
for the purpose of financing the completion of Capital Improvements, for which such Long-Term
Indebtedness was incurred under the Indenture, to the extent necessary to provide for completion
of the Capital Improvements in substantially the same type and scope contemplated at the time
that such Long-Term Indebtedness was incurred. Completion Indebtedness may also finance
interest on the Completion Indebtedness for a period up to three years from the date of issuance
thereof, any reserve funds related to such Completion Indebtedness and the costs and expenses of
issuing such Completion Indebtedness.
“Continuing Disclosure Agreement” means the Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated
as of June 1, 2020, by and among the Lessee, the Borrower and the Dissemination Agent, as may
be amended, supplemented or restated from time to time.
“County” means the County of San Bernardino, California.
“Coverage Ratio” means the ratio obtained by dividing (i) Net Income Available for
Lease Payments for the Fiscal Year being tested by (ii) the sum (without duplication) of Actual
Annual Lease Payments and Actual Annual Debt Service (which Actual Annual Debt Service
shall not include any payments with respect to the Series 2020 Bonds); provided, however, for
the purposes of Subsection 8.13(b) herein, “Coverage Ratio” means the ratio obtained by
dividing (i) Net Income Available for Lease Payments for the Fiscal Year being tested by (ii) the
sum (without duplication) of Maximum Annual Lease Payments and Maximum Annual Debt
Service (which Maximum Annual Debt Service shall not include any payments with respect to
the Series 2020 Bonds).
“Custodian” means Wilmington Trust, National Association, as custodian under the
Lease Blocked Account Agreement.
“Days Cash on Hand” means as of any date of determination, the product of 365 times a
fraction, (i) the numerator of which is the sum of (a) the aggregate amount of School’s
unrestricted cash and unrestricted investments and board designated funds that are not otherwise
restricted (either permanently or temporarily) as to their use for payment of total Operating
Expenses as of such date of determination and (b) amounts on deposit in the Repair and
Replacement Fund and, (ii) the denominator of which is total Operating Expenses, in each case,
for the period of four fiscal quarters ended on the date of determination, and determined in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
“Days Cash on Hand Requirement” means for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020, and
for each Fiscal Year thereafter, 45 Days Cash on Hand.
“Debt Service” means the Principal and Interest Requirements on Indebtedness, for the
period of time for which calculated, excluding Non-Recourse Indebtedness and Subordinated
Indebtedness; provided, however, that for purposes of calculating such amount, principal and
interest shall be excluded from the determination of Debt Service if amounts have been deposited
in trust, escrowed or otherwise set aside with the Trustee for the payment thereof.
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“Dissemination Agent” means Urban Futures, Inc., or another dissemination agent
appointed pursuant to the Continuing Disclosure Agreement.
“Electronic Means” means telecopy, facsimile transmission, email transmission or other
similar electronic means of communication providing evidence of transmission.
“Environmental Damages” means all claims, judgments, damages, losses, penalties,
fines, Liabilities (including strict liability), encumbrances, Liens (as defined in the Indenture),
privileges, costs, and expenses of investigation and defense of any claim, whether or not such
claim is ultimately defeated, and of any good faith settlement or judgment, of whatever kind or
nature, contingent or otherwise, matured or unmatured, foreseeable or unforeseeable, including
without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and expert consultants’ fees and disbursements, any
of which are incurred at any time as a result of the existence of Regulated Chemicals upon,
about, beneath or migrating, or threatening to migrate, onto or from the Facilities, or the
existence of a violation of Environmental Requirements pertaining to the Facilities, regardless of
whether or not such Environmental Damages were caused by or within the control of the Lessee.
“Environmental Law” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by SARA, 42
U.S.C. §§ 1820 et seq., the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. §§ 1810 et seq.,
the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq., the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et
seq. and the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7412 et seq., and any other applicable federal or State
laws pertaining to the protection of the environment, as any such laws may be amended,
modified or supplemented and any regulations promulgated pursuant to any of the foregoing.
“Environmental Report” means any Environmental Assessment, Tests (each as defined in
Section 6.08 herein), or other environmental report or audit conducted at the Facilities for any
reason.
“Environmental Requirements” means all applicable federal, State, regional or local laws,
statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, concerning public health, safety or the environment,
including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986, 42 U.S.C. §9601, et seq., the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste
Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. §6901, et seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq., the Toxic Substances
Control Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. §2601, et seq., the Emergency Planning and Community Right-
To-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §11001, et seq., the Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended, 42
U.S.C. §7401, et seq., the National Environmental Policy Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. §4321, the
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. §401 et seq., the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended 16 U.S.C. §1531, et seq., the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended,
29 U.S.C. §651, et. seq., the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended 42 U.S.C. §300(f), et
seq., and all rules, regulations, policies and guidance documents promulgated or published
thereunder, and any State, regional, county or local statute, law, rule, regulation or ordinance
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relating to public health, safety or the environment, including, without limitation those relating
to:
(a) releases, discharges, emissions or disposals to air, water, land or
groundwater;
(b) the withdrawal or use of groundwater;
(c) the use, handling, or disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”),
asbestos or urea formaldehyde;
(d) the transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, release or management of
hazardous substances or materials (including, without limitation, petroleum, its
derivatives, by-products or other hydrocarbons), and any other solid, liquid, or gaseous
substance, exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated, or may or could pose a
hazard to the health and safety of the occupants of the Facilities or any property adjacent
to or surrounding the Facilities;
(e) the exposure of persons to toxic, hazardous; or other controlled, prohibited
or regulated substances; and
(f) any Regulated Chemical.
“Event of Default” means those defaults specified in Section 10.01 hereof.
“Facilities” means the Series 2020 Facilities and any other facilities hereafter owned by
the Borrower at any time and leased to the Lessee under the Lease for the operation of the
School, and pledged to the Trustee to secure the Bonds.
“Financial Products Agreement” means an interest rate swap, cap, collar, floor, forward
or other hedging agreement, arrangement or security, however denominated, identified to the
Trustee and the Lessor in a certificate signed by an Authorized Representative of the Lessee as
having been entered into by the Lessee with a Qualified Provider not for investment purposes but
with respect to Indebtedness (which Indebtedness shall be specifically identified in the
certificate) for the purpose of (1) reducing or otherwise managing the Lessee’s risk of interest
rate changes or (2) effectively converting the Lessee’s interest rate exposure from a fixed rate
exposure to a variable rate exposure, or from a variable rate exposure to a fixed rate exposure.
“Indebtedness” means all indebtedness of the Borrower or the Lessee (as consolidated for
financial reporting purposes) for borrowed moneys related to or payable from, in whole or in
part, revenues of the School, including, but not limited to, indebtedness which has been incurred
or assumed in connection with the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation or
equipping of the Facilities, all indebtedness, no matter how created, secured by the Facilities,
whether or not such indebtedness is assumed by the Borrower or the Lessee, any leases with a
term longer than one year or required to be capitalized in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, installment purchase obligations and guaranties.
“Insurance Consultant” means an independent insurance consultant and/or risk
management firm or an insurance broker or an insurance agent (which may be a consultant, firm,
broker or agent with whom the Lessee regularly transacts business) selected by the Lessee.
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“Interest Rate Swap” means an agreement with a Swap Provider pursuant to which the
interest rate on variable rate Indebtedness is synthetically fixed.
“Lease Blocked Account Agreement” means the Lease Blocked Account Agreement,
dated on or before the Bond Closing, by and between the Lessee and the Custodian.
“Lease Payments” means the Base Lease Payments and the Additional Lease Payment
due hereunder.
“Lease Term” means the time during which the Lessee is the lessee of the Facilities under
this Lease Agreement, as provided in and subject to Article III hereof; provided that certain
provisions of this Lease Agreement survive the termination of the Lease Term, as provided in
Article III hereof.
“Leased Property” means the Series 2020 Facilities and any other facilities hereafter
owned by the Lessor at any time and leased to the Lessee under this Lease Agreement, and
pledged to the Trustee to secure the Bonds.
“Lessee” means The High Desert “Partnership in Academic Excellence” Foundation,
Incorporated, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation designated as an organization
described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and authorized to operate charter schools by the State
under the Charter School Act, or any successor thereto, and any surviving, resulting or transferee
entity thereof, as provided in this Lease Agreement.
“Lessee Actual Annual Debt Service” means the principal and interest payment
requirements with respect to all Lessee Indebtedness for the Fiscal Year being tested.
“Lessee Coverage Ratio” means the ratio obtained by dividing (i) Lessee Net Income
Available for Lease Payments for the Fiscal Year being tested by (ii) the sum (without
duplication) of Actual Annual Lease Payments and Lessee Actual Annual Debt Service (which
Lessee Actual Annual Debt Service shall not include any payments with respect to the Series
2020 Bonds).
“Lessee Documents” means this Lease Agreement, the Tax Regulatory Agreement, the
Lease Blocked Account Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Bond Purchase
Agreement and each of the other agreements, certificates, contracts or instruments to be executed
by the Lessee in connection with the Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Bonds.
“Lessee Indebtedness” means all indebtedness of the Borrower or the Lessee (as
consolidated for financial reporting purposes) for borrowed moneys, including, but not limited
to, indebtedness which has been incurred or assumed in connection with the acquisition,
construction, improvement, renovation or equipping of facilities, all indebtedness, no matter how
created, whether or not such indebtedness is assumed by the Borrower or the Lessee, any leases
with a term longer than one year or required to be capitalized in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles, installment purchase obligations and guaranties.
“Lessee Net Income Available for Lease Payments” means, for any period of
determination thereof, the aggregate Lessee Revenues for such period, plus the interest earnings
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on moneys held in any debt service reserve fund related to any Lessee Indebtedness, minus the
total Lessee Operating Expenses for such period but excluding (i) any profits or losses which
would be regarded as extraordinary items under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (ii)
gain or loss in the extinguishment of Lessee Indebtedness, (iii) proceeds of the Bonds and any
other Lessee Indebtedness permitted by this Lease Agreement, (iv) proceeds of insurance
policies, other than policies for business interruption insurance, maintained by or for the benefit
of Lessee, (v) proceeds of any sale, transfer or other disposition of any of Lessee’s assets by the
Lessor or the Lessee, (vi) proceeds of any condemnation or any other damage award received by
or owing to Lessee, (vii) amounts expended for Base Lease Payments; and (viii) subordinated
Support Office Service Fees.
“Lessee Operating Expenses” means fees and expenses of the Lessee, including Base
Lease Payments and Additional Lease Payments, maintenance and repair expenses, utility
expenses, administrative and legal expenses, miscellaneous operating expenses, rental payments,
interest expenses, advertising costs, payroll expenses (including taxes), the cost of material and
supplies used for current operations of the Lessee, the cost of vehicles, equipment leases and
service contracts, taxes upon the operations of the Lessee not otherwise mentioned herein,
charges for the accumulation of appropriate reserves for current expenses not annually recurrent,
but which are such as may reasonably be expected to be incurred in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles, and amounts payable under the Ground Lease that are the
responsibility of the Lessor and not otherwise accounted for under this definition, all in such
amounts as reasonably determined by the Lessee; provided, however, “Lessee Operating
Expenses” shall not include (a) depreciation and amortization expenses, (b) other non-cash
expenses, (c) those expenses which are actually paid from revenues of the Lessee which are not
Lessee Revenues, (d) those expenses which are actually paid from any proceeds of Long-Term
Indebtedness or Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School, (e) one-time expenses, and (f)
expenditures for capitalized assets.
“Lessee Revenues” means, regardless of source and to the extent permitted by law, all
revenues, rentals, fees, third-party payments, receipts, donations, contributions or other income
of the Lessee, including the rights to receive such revenues, all as calculated in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, proceeds derived from insurance, condemnation
proceeds, accounts, contract rights and other rights and assets, whether now or hereafter owned,
held or possessed by the Lessee; and all gifts, grants, bequests and contributions (including
income and profits therefrom) related to the Lessee to the extent permitted by the terms thereof.
“Lessor” means 230 South Waterman Avenue LLC, a California limited liability
company or any successor thereto, or any surviving, resulting or transferee entity thereof, as
provided in this Lease Agreement.
“Lessor Documents” means this Lease Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement, the Deed of Trust, the Loan Agreement, the Promissory Note, the Bond Purchase
Agreement, and each of the other agreements, certificates, contracts or instruments to be
executed by the Lessor in connection with this Lease Agreement and the issuance of the Bonds.
“Lessor’s Unassigned Rights” means the rights of the Lessor to (a) inspect books and
records of the Lessee, (b) give or receive notices, approvals, consents, requests and other
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communications, (c) receive payment or reimbursement for expenses, (d) immunity from and
limitation of liability, (e) indemnification from liability by the Lessee, and (f) security for the
Lessee’s indemnification obligation.
“Liabilities” means any causes of action (whether in contract, tort or otherwise), claims,
costs, damages, demands, judgments, liabilities, losses, suits and expenses (including, without
limitation, reasonable costs of investigation, and attorney’s fees and expenses) of every kind,
character and nature whatsoever.
“Loan” means the loan by the Authority to the Lessor of the proceeds from the sale of a
Series of Bonds pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
“Long-Term Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by
the Lessee payable from or secured by Revenues or assets of the School, maturing on or after the
expiration of the one year period after it is incurred.
“Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School” means indebtedness (including leases
with a term longer than one year or required to be capitalized in accordance with in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) incurred, assumed or guaranteed by the Lessee
not payable from or secured by Revenues, the Facilities or assets of the School, maturing on or
after the expiration of the one year period after it is incurred
“Management Consultant” means a Person, including an Accountant (as defined in the
Lease Agreement), qualified to study the operations of facilities like the charter school facilities
operated by the Lessee, and having a favorable reputation in the industry and, unless otherwise
specified herein, retained by the Lessee.
“Maximum Annual Debt Service” means, as of any date of calculation, the highest
Principal and Interest Requirements on Long-Term Indebtedness (provided the final maturity
payment for a Series of Bonds shall be reduced by amounts on deposit in the Debt Service
Reserve Fund and available for such payment) for any current or any succeeding Fiscal Year,
taking into account the provisions for determining the Principal and Interest Requirements on
Long-Term Indebtedness set forth in Section 8.13 hereof.
“Maximum Annual Lease Payments” means, as of any date of calculation, the highest
amount of Base Lease Payments to be paid hereunder with respect to the current or any
succeeding Fiscal Year; provided that for purposes of this calculation, the Base Lease Payments
due in the final year of the Lease Term shall be reduced by amounts on deposit in the Debt
Service Reserve Fund and available for such payment.
“Net Income Available for Lease Payments” means, for any period of determination
thereof, the aggregate Revenues for such period, plus the interest earnings on moneys held in the
Debt Service Reserve Fund, minus the total Operating Expenses for such period but excluding (i)
any profits or losses which would be regarded as extraordinary items under Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, (ii) gain or loss in the extinguishment of Indebtedness, (iii) proceeds of
the Bonds and any other Indebtedness permitted by this Lease Agreement, (iv) proceeds of
insurance policies, other than policies for business interruption insurance, maintained by or for
the benefit of Lessee, (v) proceeds of any sale, transfer or other disposition of any of Lessee’s
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assets by the Lessor or the Lessee, (vi) proceeds of any condemnation or any other damage
award received by or owing to Lessee, (vii) amounts expended for Base Lease Payments; and
(viii) subordinated Support Office Service Fees.
“Net Proceeds” means, when used with respect to any insurance payment or
condemnation award, the gross proceeds thereof payable to the Lessor or the Lessee, as
applicable, or to which the Lessor or the Lessee, as applicable, has a right, less the expenses
(including attorneys’ fees) incurred in the collection of such gross proceeds.
“Non-Recourse Indebtedness” means Long-Term Indebtedness incurred for the purpose
of financing Capital Improvements or tangible personal property secured by a lien on, or security
interest in, the property being financed and evidenced by an instrument which expressly provides
that such Long-Term Indebtedness is not on a parity with the Bonds under the Indenture and
upon default in the payment of the principal thereof or interest thereon the obligee thereof may
look only to the property securing the same and not to the credit of the Lessee nor to any other
assets of the Lessee.
“Operating Expenses” means fees and expenses of the School, including Base Lease
Payments and Additional Lease Payments, maintenance and repair expenses, utility expenses,
administrative and legal expenses, subordinated Support Office Service Fees, miscellaneous
operating expenses, rental payments, interest expenses, advertising costs, payroll expenses
(including taxes), the cost of material and supplies used for current operations of the School, the
cost of vehicles, equipment leases and service contracts, taxes upon the operations of the School
not otherwise mentioned herein, charges for the accumulation of appropriate reserves for current
expenses not annually recurrent, but which are such as may reasonably be expected to be
incurred in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, all in such amounts as
reasonably determined by the School; provided, however, “Operating Expenses” shall not
include (a) depreciation and amortization expenses, (b) other non-cash expenses, (c) those
expenses which are actually paid from revenues of the School which are not Revenues, (d) those
expenses which are actually paid from any proceeds of Long-Term Indebtedness, (e) one-time
expenses, and (f) expenditures for capitalized assets.
“Person” includes an individual, association, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, joint venture or a government or an agency or a political subdivision thereof.
“Principal and Interest Requirements on Long-Term Indebtedness” means, for any Fiscal
Year, the amount required to pay the interest and principal for Long-Term Indebtedness in such
Fiscal Year, excluding “funded interest” from the proceeds of Indebtedness. Principal and
Interest Requirements on Indebtedness shall be calculated in accordance with Section 8.13(j)
hereof.
“Projected Rate” means, in connection with any calculation of Balloon Amount, either
(a) the interest rate on an Interest Rate Swap related to Balloon Indebtedness for which such
Balloon Amount is being determined or (b) the projected yield at par of an obligation, as set forth
in the report of a Management Consultant that states in determining the Projected Rate such
Management Consultant reviewed the yield evaluations at par of not less than three obligations
selected by such Management Consultant, the interest on which is excludable from gross income
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for federal income tax purposes (or, if it is not expected that it would be possible to issue such
tax-exempt obligations to refinance the Indebtedness with respect to which debt service is being
estimated or if it is not intended that the interest on the obligation for which the Projected Rate is
being determined be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, the
obligations the interest on which is subject to federal income tax), which obligations such
Management Consultant states in its opinion are reasonable comparators to be utilized in
developing such Projected Rate.
“Put Date” means (i) any date on which an owner of Put Indebtedness may elect to have
such Put Indebtedness paid, purchased or redeemed by or on behalf of the underlying obligor
prior to its stated maturity date; or (ii) any date on which Put Indebtedness is required to be paid,
purchased or redeemed from the owner by or on behalf of the underlying obligor (other than at
the option of the owner) prior to its stated maturity date, other than pursuant to any mandatory
sinking fund or other similar fund or other than by reason of acceleration upon the occurrence of
an event of default.
“Put Indebtedness” means Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by the Lessee
payable from or secured by Revenues or assets of the School which is (a) payable or required to
be purchased or redeemed by or on behalf of the underlying obligor, at the option of the owner
thereof, prior to its stated maturity date; or (b) payable or required to be purchased or redeemed
from the owner by or on behalf of the underlying obligor (other than at the option of the owner)
prior to its stated maturity date, other than pursuant to any mandatory sinking fund or other
similar fund or other than by reason of acceleration or required purchase upon the occurrence of
an event of default.
“Qualified Provider” means any financial institution or insurance company which is a
party to a Financial Products Agreement if the unsecured long-term debt obligations of such
financial institution or insurance company (or of the parent or a subsidiary of such financial
institution or insurance company if such parent or subsidiary guarantees the performance of such
financial institution or insurance company under such Financial Products Agreement), or
obligations secured or supported by a letter of credit, contract, guarantee, agreement, insurance
policy issued by such financial institution or insurance company (or such guarantor parent or
subsidiary), are rated in one of the three highest rating categories (without regard to numerical or
similar modifiers) of Rating Agency at the time of the execution and delivery of the Financial
Products Agreement, provided that if such rating requirement is not satisfied, the Financial
Products Agreement must be collateralized by obligations deposited with the Lessee or the
Lessee’s agent, which would be legal investments for a public entity pursuant to California
Government Code section 53600 et seq. and which maintains a market value of not less than one
hundred percent of the principal amount relating to such Financial Products Agreement.
“Refunding Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness issued for the purpose of refunding
any outstanding Long-Term Indebtedness or Put Indebtedness and financing the funding of
related reserve funds, costs of issuance and other costs related to such refunding.
“Regulated Chemicals” means any substance, the presence of which requires
investigation, permitting, control or remediation under any federal, State or local statute,
regulation, ordinance or order, including without limitation:
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(a) any substance defined as “hazardous waste” under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §6901 et seq.);
(b) any substance defined as a “hazardous substance” under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended
(42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq.);
(c) any substance defined as a “hazardous material” under the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. § 1800 et seq.);
(d) any substance defined under any California statute analogous to (a), (b) or
(c), to the extent that said statute defines any term more expansively;
(e) asbestos;
(f) urea formaldehyde;
(g) polychlorinated biphenyls;
(h) petroleum, or any distillate or fraction thereof;
(i) any hazardous or toxic substance designated pursuant to the laws of the
State; and
(j) any other chemical, material or substance, exposure to which is prohibited,
limited or regulated by any governmental authority.
“Revenues” means, regardless of source and to the extent permitted by law, all revenues,
rentals, fees, third-party payments, receipts, donations, contributions or other income of the
School, including the rights to receive such revenues, all as calculated in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including State Payments, proceeds derived from
insurance, condemnation proceeds, accounts, contract rights and other rights and assets, whether
now or hereafter owned, held or possessed by the Lessee related to the School; and all gifts,
grants, bequests and contributions (including income and profits therefrom) related to the School
to the extent permitted by the terms thereof.
“School” means the Norton Science and Language Academy and any charter school
operated by the Lessee pursuant to the Charter School Contract.
“Series 2020 Facilities” means the land and educational facilities located at 230 South
Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92408.
“Short-Term Indebtedness” means Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by the
Lessee payable from or secured by Revenues or assets of the School having an original maturity
less than or equal to one year and not renewable at the option of the Lessee for a term greater
than one year beyond the date of original incurrence.
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“Short-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School” means indebtedness incurred,
assumed or guaranteed by the Lessee not payable from or secured by Revenues, the Facilities or
assets of the School, having an original maturity less than or equal to one year and not renewable
at the option of the Lessee for a term greater than one year beyond the date of original
incurrence.
“State Payments” means any and all payments made to or for the benefit of the Lessee
allocable to the School pursuant to the Charter School Act and that are permitted to be used for
the purposes set forth in this Lease Agreement.
“Subordinated Indebtedness” means Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by the
Lessee payable from or secured by Revenues or assets of the School which, with respect to any
issue thereof, is evidenced by instruments, or issued under an indenture or other document,
containing provisions for the subordination of such Indebtedness to the Bonds or any other
Indebtedness issued following the date thereof (to which appropriate reference shall be made in
the instrument evidencing such Indebtedness).
“Support Office Service Fees” means any fee or charge, including any funds transfer
recognized as an expenditure for accounting purposes, charged by the Lessee for administrative
or support services provided to the School, including pursuant to an Administrative Services
Agreement, which fee shall be subordinate to the payment of Lease Payments due under this
Lease.
“Swap Provider” means is any financial institution or insurance company, which has an
Investment Grade Rating on its unsecured long-term obligations, acting as the counterparty to the
Lessee under any Interest Rate Swap.
“Variable Rate Indebtedness” means any portion of Long-Term Indebtedness the interest
rate on which varies periodically such that the interest rate on any future date cannot accurately
be calculated.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS
Section 2.01. Representations by Lessor. The Lessor represents and covenants that:
(a) The Lessor is duly organized and existing as a limited liability company
under the laws of the State, it is in good standing and authorized to transact business in
the State, it will maintain, extend and renew its existence under the laws of the State, and
it will not do, suffer or permit any act or thing to be done whereby its right to transact its
functions might or could be terminated or its activities restricted.
(b) The Lessor’s sole member is the Lessee. The Borrower has not filed Form
8832 to treat the Borrower as a corporation and has not otherwise made an election to be
treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes. The Lessee has not filed Form
8832 to treat the Borrower as a corporation and has not otherwise made an election to
treat the Borrower as a corporation for federal income tax purposes. The Borrower
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continues to be treated as a single member disregarded entity for federal income tax
purposes.
(c) The Lessor is organized and operated for the purpose and with the specific
power to own the Series 2020 Facilities, has been duly authorized to execute each of the
Lessor Documents and consummate all of the transactions contemplated thereby, and by
the Offering Document, and the execution, delivery and performance of the Lessor
Documents will not conflict with or constitute a breach of or default by the Lessor under
any other instrument or agreement to which it is a party or to which its property is bound
and to carry out and consummate all the transactions contemplated hereunder, thereunder
and by the Offering Document.
(d) The Lessor Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by the Lessor.
(e) This Lease and the other Lessor Documents will constitute the legal, valid
and binding agreements of the Lessor enforceable against the Lessor by the Trustee in
accordance with their terms for the benefit of the Beneficial Owners of the Bonds, and
any rights of the Authority and obligations of the Lessor not so assigned to the Trustee
constitute the legal, valid, and binding agreements of the Lessor enforceable against the
Lessor by the Authority in accordance with their terms; except in each case as
enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, by the application of equitable principles
regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity and by
public policy.
(f) The execution and delivery of the Lessor Documents, the consummation
of the transactions herein and therein contemplated and the fulfillment of or compliance
with the terms and conditions hereof and thereof, will not conflict with or constitute a
violation or breach of or default (with due notice or the passage of time or both) under the
Lessor's articles of organization or operating agreement, any applicable law or
administrative rule or regulation, or any applicable court or administrative decree or
order, or any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, contract or other
agreement or instrument to which the Lessor is a party or by which it or its properties are
otherwise subject or bound, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or
encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of the property or assets of the Lessor,
which conflict, violation, breach, default, lien, charge or encumbrance might have
consequences that would materially and adversely affect the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the Lessor Documents, or the financial condition, assets,
properties or operations of the Lessor.
(g) No consent or approval of any trustee or holder of any indebtedness of the
Lessor or any guarantor of indebtedness of or other provider of credit or liquidity to the
Lessor, and no consent, permission, authorization, order or license of, or filing or
registration with, any governmental authority (except with respect to any state securities
or “blue sky” laws) is necessary in connection with the execution and delivery of the
Lessor Documents, or the consummation of any transaction herein or therein
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contemplated, or the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions hereof or
thereof, except as have been obtained or made and as are in full force and effect.
(h) The Lessor has good and marketable title to the Facilities free and clear
from all encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in the Indenture).
(i) The Lessor is not in default (and no event has occurred and is continuing
which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both could constitute a default)
(1) under the Lessor Documents, or (2) with respect to any order or decree of any court or
any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state, municipal or other governmental
authority, which default could reasonably be expected to have consequences that would
materially and adversely affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
Lessor Documents or the Indenture, or the financial condition, assets, properties or
operations of the Lessor.
(j) All material certificates, approvals, permits and authorizations of
applicable local governmental agencies, and agencies of the State and the federal
government have been or will be obtained with respect to the acquisition, construction
and installation of the Facilities and the Facilities will be acquired, constructed and
installed and the Facilities will be operated pursuant to and in accordance with such
certificates, approvals, permits and authorizations.
(k) The Lessor will not conduct any other business or incur any other
indebtedness or liabilities of any kind, except for such as is related to the ownership of
the Facilities and the leasing thereof to the Lessee as provided in this Lease Agreement.
(l) There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, before or by
any court or federal, state, municipal or other governmental authority, pending, or to the
knowledge of the Lessor, after reasonable investigation, threatened, against or affecting
the Lessor or the assets, properties or operations of the Lessor which, if determined
adversely to the Lessor or its interests, would have a material adverse effect upon the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by or the validity of the Lessor
Documents, or upon the financial condition, assets, properties or operations of the Lessor.
(m) None of the representations of the Lessor contained in the Lessor
Documents, the Offering Document or any oral or written statement, furnished by or on
behalf of the Lessor to the Authority, the Lessee, Bond Counsel or the Underwriter in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained
herein or therein not misleading. There are no facts that any Lessor has not disclosed to
the Authority, the Lessee, Bond Counsel or the Underwriter in writing that materially and
adversely affect or in the future may (so far as the Lessor can now reasonably foresee)
materially and adversely affect the properties, business, prospects, profits, or condition
(financial or otherwise) of the Lessor, or the ability of any Lessor to perform its
obligations under the Lessor Documents or any documents or transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby.
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(n) Subsequent to the Bond Closing for the Series 2020 Bonds, the Lessor will
not grant any Liens on the Series 2020 Facilities (other than the lien effected by the Deed
of Trust and Permitted Encumbrances).
Section 2.02. Representations by Lessee. The Lessee represents and covenants that:
(a) It is duly organized and existing as a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation qualified to do business in the State; it is an educational institution or
organization established under the Charter School Act; it is in good standing under the
laws of the State; it will maintain, extend and renew its corporate existence under the
laws of the State; and it will not do, suffer or permit any act or thing to be done whereby
its right to transact it functions might or could be terminated or its activities restricted.
(b) It is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, does not
constitute a private foundation under Section 509(a) of the Code, and the income of the
Lessee is exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(a) of the Code. The Lessee has
received a determination from the Internal Revenue Service to the foregoing effect, and
none of the bases for such determination have changed since the date thereof.
(c) It has been duly authorized to execute each of the Lessee Documents and
consummate all of the transactions contemplated thereby, and by the Offering Document,
and the execution, delivery and performance of the Lessee Documents will not conflict
with or constitute a breach of or default by the Lessee under any other instrument or
agreement to which it is a party or to which its property is bound and to carry out and
consummate all the transactions contemplated hereunder, thereunder and by the Offering
Document.
(d) The Lessee Documents have been duly authorized, executed and delivered
by the Lessee.
(e) This Lease and the other Lessee Documents will constitute the legal, valid
and binding agreements of the Lessee enforceable against the Lessee by the Trustee in
accordance with their terms for the benefit of the Holders of the Bonds, and any rights of
the Authority and obligations of the Lessee not so assigned to the Trustee constitute the
legal, valid, and binding agreements of the Lessee enforceable against the Lessee in
accordance with their terms; except in each case as enforcement may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights
generally, by the application of equitable principles regardless of whether enforcement is
sought in a proceeding at law or in equity and by public policy.
(f) The execution and delivery of the Lessee Documents, the consummation
of the transactions herein and therein contemplated and the fulfillment of or compliance
with the terms and conditions hereof and thereof, will not conflict with or constitute a
violation or breach of or default (with due notice or the passage of time or both) under the
Lessee’s articles of organization or operating agreement, any applicable law or
administrative rule or regulation, or any applicable court or administrative decree or
order, or any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, contract or other
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agreement or instrument to which the Lessee is a party or by which it or its properties are
otherwise subject or bound, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or
encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of the property or assets of the Lessee,
which conflict, violation, breach, default, lien, charge or encumbrance might have
consequences that would materially and adversely affect the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the Lessee Documents, or the financial condition, assets,
properties or operations of the Lessee.
(g) No consent or approval of any trustee or holder of any indebtedness of the
Lessee or any guarantor of indebtedness of or other provider of credit or liquidity to the
Lessee, and no consent, permission, authorization, order or license of, or filing or
registration with, any governmental authority (except with respect to any state securities
or “blue sky” laws) is necessary in connection with the execution and delivery of the
Lessee Documents, or the consummation of any transaction herein or therein
contemplated, or the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions hereof or
thereof, except as have been obtained or made and as are in full force and effect.
(h) All financial statements and information heretofore delivered to the
Authority by Lessee, including without limitation, information relating to the financial
condition of Lessee, the Series 2020 Project, the partners, joint venturers or members of
Lessee, and/or any guarantor, fairly and accurately present the financial position thereof
and all financial statements have been prepared (except where specifically noted therein)
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles consistently applied. Since
the date of such statements, there has been no material adverse change in the financial
condition or results of operations of the Lessee or the other subjects of such statements.
(i) The Lessee is not in default (and no event has occurred and is continuing
which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both could constitute a default)
(1) under the Lessee Documents, or (2) with respect to any order or decree of any court or
any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state, municipal or other governmental
authority, which default could reasonably be expected to have consequences that would
materially and adversely affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the
Lessee Documents or the Indenture, or the financial condition, assets, properties or
operations of the Lessee.
(j) All material certificates, approvals, permits and authorizations of
applicable local governmental agencies, and agencies of the State and the federal
government have been or will be obtained with respect to the acquisition, construction
and installation of the Facilities and the Facilities will be acquired, constructed and
installed and the Facilities will be operated pursuant to and in accordance with such
certificates, approvals, permits and authorizations.
(k) There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, before or by
any court or federal, state, municipal or other governmental authority, pending, or to the
knowledge of the Lessee, after reasonable investigation, threatened, against or affecting
the Lessee or the assets, properties or operations of the Lessee which, if determined
adversely to the Lessee or its interests, would have a material adverse effect upon the
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consummation of the transactions contemplated by or the validity of the Lessee
Documents, or upon the financial condition, assets, properties or operations of the Lessee.
(l) None of the representations of the Lessee contained in the Lessee
Documents, the Offering Document or any oral or written statement, furnished by or on
behalf of the Lessee to the Authority, the Lessor, Bond Counsel or the Underwriter in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained
herein or therein not misleading. There are no facts that any Lessee has not disclosed to
the Authority, the Lessor, Bond Counsel or the Underwriter in writing that materially and
adversely affect or in the future may (so far as the Lessee can now reasonably foresee)
materially and adversely affect the properties, business, prospects, profits, or condition
(financial or otherwise) of the Lessee, or the ability of any Lessee to perform its
obligations under the Lessee Documents or any documents or transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby.
(m) The Lessee (i) understands the structure of the transactions related to the
financing of the Facilities; (ii) is familiar with all the provisions of the documents and
instruments related to such financing and refinancing to which the Lessee is a party or of
which the Lessee is a beneficiary; (iii) understands the risk inherent in such transactions,
including, without limitation, the risk of loss of the Facilities; (iv) has not relied on the
Authority or the Underwriter for any guidance or expertise in analyzing the financial
consequences of such financing transactions or otherwise relied on the Authority in any
manner, except to issue the Series 2020 Bonds in order to provide funds for the Loan; and
(v) acknowledges that the Authority makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to
the Facilities or that it will be suitable for the Lessee’s or the Lessor’s purposes or needs.
(n) Subsequent to the Bond Closing for the Series 2020 Bonds, the Lessee
will not grant any Liens on the Facilities (other than the lien effected by the Deed of
Trust and Permitted Encumbrances).
(o) The Lessee hereby acknowledges receipt of the Indenture, agrees to be
bound by its terms, and accepts all obligations and duties imposed thereby.
(p) The federal employer identification number of the Lessee is 33-0542733.
(q) To the best of the Lessee’s knowledge, none of the Authority Indemnified
Parties has any significant or conflicting interest, financial, employment or otherwise, in
the Lessee, the Facilities or in any of the transactions contemplated under the Lessee
Documents.
(r) There has been no material adverse change in the financial condition,
prospects or business affairs of the Lessee subsequent to the date on which the Authority
adopted its resolution approving the issuance of the Series 2020 Bonds.
(s) The Lessee will comply with the Charter School Contract in all material
respects and will take all reasonable action to maintain, extend and renew the Charter
School Contract as long as any amounts under this Lease Agreement are due and payable.
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(t) Each of the Lessee’s charter schools is operated exclusively for charitable
and educational purposes as a charter school under Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title II of
the California Education Code.
Section 2.03. Lessee’s Tax Covenants. (a) The Lessee represents and covenants that it
will not take any action or omit to take any action, which, if taken or omitted, respectively,
would adversely affect the excludability of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds from the gross
income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes or cause the interest on the Tax-
Exempt Bonds, or any portion thereof, to become an item of tax preference for purposes of the
alternative minimum tax imposed under the Code, and in the event of such action or omission, it
will, promptly upon having such brought to the Lessee’s attention, take such reasonable actions
based upon an Opinion of Bond Counsel, and in all cases at the sole expense of the Lessee, as
may rescind or otherwise negate such action or omission. The Lessee will not, directly or
indirectly, use or permit the use of any Bond Proceeds of a Series of Tax-Exempt Bonds or any
other funds of the Lessee, or take or omit to take any action, that would cause the Tax-Exempt
Bonds to be or become “arbitrage bonds” within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code (or
its statutory predecessor) or to fail to meet any other applicable requirement of Sections 141,
148, 149 and 150 of the Code (or their statutory predecessor) or cause the interest on the Tax-
Exempt Bonds, or any portion thereof, to become an item of tax preference for purposes of the
alternative minimum tax imposed under the Code or would cause interest on the Tax-Exempt
Bonds to lose their exclusion from California taxable income under present California law. To
that end, the Lessee will comply with all requirements of Sections 141, 148, 149 and 150 of the
Code (or their statutory predecessor) to the extent applicable to the Tax-Exempt Bonds. In the
event that at any time the Lessee is of the opinion that it is necessary to restrict or limit the yield
on the investment of any moneys held by the Trustee or otherwise, the Lessee shall so instruct
the Trustee in writing.
(b) The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not enter into any
arrangement, formal or informal, pursuant to which the Lessee (or any “related party,” as
defined in Treasury Regulations §1.150-1(b)) shall purchase the Tax-Exempt Bonds.
This covenant shall not prevent the Lessee from purchasing Bonds in the open market for
the purpose of tendering them to the Trustee for purchase and retirement.
(c) The Lessee covenants to comply with the covenants and procedures set
forth in the Indenture and the Tax Regulatory Agreement and to deposit in the Rebate
Fund such amounts as may be necessary to maintain the deposit in the Rebate Fund at an
amount at least equal to the amount required to be deposited therein.
(d) All covenants and obligations of the Lessee contained in this Section 2.03
shall remain in effect and be binding upon the Lessee until all of the Tax-Exempt Bonds
have been paid, notwithstanding any earlier termination of this Lease Agreement or any
provision for prepayment of the Lease Payments and release and discharge of the
Indenture.
(e) Notwithstanding any provision of this Section 2.03, if the Lessee provides,
at the Lessee’s expense, to the Lessor, the Trustee and the Authority an opinion of Bond
Counsel to the effect that any action required under this Section 2.03 of the Indenture or
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under the Tax Regulatory Agreement is no longer required, or to the effect that some
further action is required, to maintain the exclusions from gross income of interest on the
Tax-Exempt Bonds pursuant to Section 103(a) of the Code, the Lessor, the Lessee, the
Authority and the Trustee may rely conclusively on such opinion in complying with the
provisions of this Section 2.03 and the Tax Regulatory Agreement, and the covenants
hereunder shall be deemed modified to that extent.
(f) The Lessee agrees that it will not take any action or omit to take any
action or cause or permit any circumstance to arise or continue if such action or
circumstance or omission would cause any revocation or adverse modification of such
federal income tax status, unless it obtains, at the Lessee’s expense, an opinion of Bond
Counsel, addressed to the Authority and the Trustee that such revocation or modification
will not adversely affect the exclusion from gross income under Section 103(a) of the
Code of interest paid on the Tax-Exempt Bonds or cause the interest on the Tax-Exempt
Bonds, or any portion thereof, to become an item of tax preference for purposes of the
alternative minimum tax imposed under the Code.
Section 2.04. Lessee’s Covenant to Comply With Charter School Act. The Lessee
covenants to comply fully and in all respects with the provisions of the Charter School Act so
long as any Bonds remain Outstanding.
ARTICLE III
TERM OF AGREEMENT
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee leases from Lessor, the Facilities pursuant to
the terms of this Lease Agreement, and this Lease Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect from and after the date of delivery hereof until such time as all of the Lease Payments shall
have been fully paid and all reasonable and necessary fees and expenses of the Trustee accrued
and to accrue through final payment of the Lease Payments, all fees and expenses of the
Authority accrued and to accrue through final payment of the Lease Payments and all othe r
liabilities of the Lessee accrued and to accrue through final payment of the Lease Payments
under this Lease Agreement have been paid; provided, however, that notwithstanding any other
provision herein (a) the indemnification provisions of Sections 6.06 and 8.06 hereof and
agreements contained in Section 10.04 hereof shall survive after the termination of the Lease
Term; (b) all agreements, representations and certifications by the Lessee as to the exclusion
from gross income of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds shall survive termination of the Lease
Term until the expiration of statutes of limitation applicable to the liability of the Beneficial
Owners of the Tax-Exempt Bonds for federal and state income taxes with respect to interest on
the Tax-Exempt Bonds; and (c) upon the defeasance of the Bonds under the Indenture, all the
indemnification provisions of Sections 6.06 and 8.06 hereof shall be enforceable by the
Indemnified Parties, and all such agreements, representations and certifications regarding the
exclusion from gross income of the interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds shall be enforceable by
the Beneficial Owners of the Tax-Exempt Bonds, directly against the Lessee.
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ARTICLE IV
GROUND LEASE
The Lessor is the lessee of the Series 2020 Facilities under that certain Ground Lease
Agreement, dates as of [____], 2020 (the “Ground Lease”), by and between Lessor and the
County of San Bernardino and the City of San Bernardino (together, the “Ground Lessor”).
Lessee will and hereby agrees to be subject to and bound by and to comply with the Ground
Lease and to satisfy all applicable terms and conditions of the Ground Lease for the benefit of
both the Ground Lessor and the Lessor, and that upon the breach of any of such terms, conditions
or covenants of the Ground Lease by Lessee or upon failure by the Lessee to pay any applicable
rents or other amounts thereunder or to comply with any of the provisions of the Lease, Lessor
may exercise any and all rights and remedies granted to Ground Lessor by the Ground Lease, as
well as any and all rights and remedies granted to Lessor by this Lease. It is further understood
and agreed that the Lessor has no duty or obligation to Lessee under the Ground Lease other than
to maintain the Ground Lease in full force and effect during the term of this Lease; provided,
however, that Lessor will not be liable to Lessee for any earlier termination of the Ground Lease
which is not due to the fault of the Lessor. Whenever the provisions of the Ground Lease which
have been incorporated as provisions of this lease require the written consent of the Ground
Lessor, such provisions will be construed to require the written consent of the Ground Lessor and
the Lessor. Lessee hereby acknowledges that it has read and is familiar with the terms of the
Ground Lease and that any termination thereof will likewise terminate the Lease. In the event of
any inconsistencies between any provisions of the Lease and the Ground Lease, the terms of the
Ground Lease shall govern.
ARTICLE V
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
Section 5.01. Lease Payments; Limited Obligation. The Lessee and the Lessor
acknowledge and agree that the Base Lease Payments and Additional Lease Payments required
hereunder during the Lease Term shall be payable from the Revenues and any other legally
available funds of the School. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Lease Agreement to
the contrary, no indebtedness of any kind incurred or created hereunder shall constitute an
indebtedness of the State or its political subdivisions, and no indebtedness of the Lessee
hereunder shall involve or be secured by the faith, credit or taxing power of the State or its
political subdivisions.
Section 5.02. Base Lease Payments, Additional Lease Payments and Other Amounts
Payable.
(a) The Lessee shall pay directly to the Trustee, or the Custodian on behalf of
the Trustee, all Base Lease Payments at least one Business Day prior to the Base Lease
Payment Dates and in the amounts set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part
hereof, as it may be amended from time to time hereunder.
(b) [Reserved]
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(c) The Lessee shall pay all Additional Lease Payments directly to the party to
whom owed at the times and as otherwise provided herein or in the Loan Agreement,
Indenture or Lease Blocked Account Agreement; provided, however, that Additional
Lease Payments for Annual Administration Fees shall be paid to the Trustee, or the
Custodian on behalf of the Trustee, at least one Business Day prior to the Base Lease
Payment Date and in the amounts set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, for deposit into
the Expense Fund established under the Indenture.
(d) On or before any redemption date pursuant to Section 5.01 of the
Indenture (other than sinking fund redemption), the Lessee shall pay an amount of money
that, together with the Lease Payments made by the Lessee and then on deposit in the
Bond Fund and any amounts transferred from the Debt Service Reserve Fund to the Bond
Fund, is sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest to the redemption
date on the Bonds called for redemption.
(e) As further described in Sections 6.02 and 6.03 hereof, the Lessee shall pay
or provide for the payment of all taxes and assessments, general or special, concerning or
in any way related to the Facilities or any part thereof, and any other governmental
charges or impositions whatsoever related to the Facilities, and premiums for insurance
policies maintained on the Facilities as required by this Lease Agreement.
(f) In the event the Lessee should fail to make or fail to cause to be made any
of the payments required by this Section 5.02, the item or installment in default shall
continue as an obligation of the Lessee until the amount in default shall have been fully
paid, and the Lessee agrees to pay the same and, with respect to the payments required by
subsections (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this Section 5.02, to pay interest thereon at the highest
rate of interest borne by any of the Bonds, or the maximum rate permitted by law if less
than such rate.
Section 5.03. Manner of Payment. The Base Lease Payments shall be paid by the
Lessee by certified funds or other method of payment acceptable to the Trustee in lawful money
of the United States of America to the Trustee at its designated corporate trust office. The
obligation of the Lessee to pay the Base Lease Payments and Additional Lease Payments during
the Lease Term shall be absolute and unconditional, payable from Revenues and other legally
available funds of the School and payment of the Base Lease Payments and Additional Lease
Payments shall not be abated through accident or unforeseen circumstances, or for any other
reason, including without limitation, any acts or circumstances that may constitute failure of
consideration, destruction of or damage to the Facilities, commercial frustration of purpose, or
failure of the Lessor to perform and observe any agreement, whether express or implied, or any
duty, liability or obligation arising out of or connected with this Lease Agreement, it being the
intention of the parties that the payments required by this Lease Agreement will be paid in full
when due without any delay or diminution whatsoever, subject only to the Lessee’s rights under
Section 6.02 hereof. Notwithstanding any dispute between the Lessee and Lessor, the Lessee
shall, during the Lease Term, make all payments of Base Lease Payments and Additional Lease
Payments when due and shall not withhold any Base Lease Payments or Additional Lease
Payments pending final resolution of such dispute (except to the extent permitted by Section 6.02
hereof with respect to certain Additional Lease Payments), nor shall the Lessee assert any right
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of set-off, recoupment or counterclaim against its obligation to make such payments required
hereunder. No action or inaction on the part of the Lessor shall affect the Lessee’s obligation to
pay all Base Lease Payments and Additional Lease Payments (except to the extent provided by
Section 6.02 hereof with respect to certain Additional Lease Payments), during the Lease Term.
Section 5.04. Pledge by Lessee. In fulfillment of its obligations hereunder and in order
to secure the payment of the Lease Payments, the Lessee hereby pledges to Lessor, and grants
Lessor a security interest in and to, the following:
(a) All of the Lessee’s right, title and interest in and to the Facilities,
including all related additions, replacements, substitutions and proceeds;
(b) To the extent permitted by law, all Revenues;
(c) All furniture, furnishings, equipment, supplies and other tangible personal
property, used in connection with the Facilities, wherever located, whether in the
possession of the Lessee, warehousemen, bailee or any other person; and
(d) Any and all other interests in real or personal property of every name and
nature from time to time hereafter by delivery or by writing of any kind specifically
mortgaged, pledged or hypothecated, as and for additional security by the Lessee or by
anyone on its behalf.
ARTICLE VI
MAINTENANCE, TAXES AND INSURANCE
Section 6.01. Maintenance and Modifications of Facilities By Lessee.
(a) The Lessee agrees that during the Lease Term the Facilities shall be
operated and maintained, in compliance with all governmental laws, building codes,
ordinances and regulations and zoning laws applicable to the Facilities, unless the same
are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings. The Lessee agrees that
during the Lease Term it will at its own expense (i) keep the Facilities in as safe a
condition as required by law, and (ii) except to the extent the Lessee has determined that
any portion of the Facilities is obsolete or not useful in its operations, keep the Facilities
in good repair and in good operating condition, making from time to time all necessary
repairs thereto (including external and structural repairs) and renewals and replacements
thereof, all of which shall be accomplished in a workmanlike manner in accordance with
all applicable laws. The Lessee may, at its own expense, make from time to time any
additions, modifications or improvements to the Facilities it may deem desirable for its
purposes that do not substantially reduce its value; provided that all such additions,
modifications and improvements made by the Lessee which are affixed to the Facilities
shall become a part of the Facilities. The Lessee will not permit the removal of any
personal property from the Facilities unless such personal property is obsolete, sold for
fair market value or will be replaced with personal property of an equal or greater value.
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(b) The Lessee will not permit any Liens, security interests or other
encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances, to be established or to remain against
the Facilities for any additions, modifications, improvements, repairs, renewals or
replacements made by the Lessee to the Facilities. However, if no Event of Default has
occurred and is continuing, and after notifying the Trustee in writing of its intention to do
so, the Lessee may permit the Liens to remain undischarged and unsatisfied while the
Lessee is diligently prosecuting, in good faith and at its own expense, a contest of any
mechanics’ or other Liens filed or established against the Facilities, including any appeal
therefrom. The Lessee’s right to contest a Lien shall not apply, however, if the Facilities
or any part thereof will be subject to loss or forfeiture, in which event the Lessee shall
promptly pay and cause to be satisfied and discharged all such unpaid items.
Section 6.02. Taxes, Other Governmental Charges and Utility Charges. The Lessee
will pay, as the same become due, (a) all taxes and governmental charges of any kind whatsoever
or payments in lieu of taxes that may at any time be lawfully assessed or levied against or with
respect to the Facilities or any interest therein, or any machinery, equipment or other property
installed or brought by the Lessee therein or thereon which, if not paid, will become a Lien on
the Facilities prior to or on a parity with the lien thereon under this Lease Agreement or the Deed
of Trust, (b) all utility and other charges incurred in the operation, maintenance, use, occupancy
and upkeep of the Facilities and (c) all assessments and charges lawfully made by any
governmental body for public improvements that may be secured by a Lien on the Facilities;
provided that with respect to special assessments or other governmental charges that may
lawfully be paid in installments over a period of years, the Lessee shall be obligated to pay only
such installments as may have become due during the term of this Lease Agreement. The Lessee
may, at its own expense, but only if no Event of Default (excluding the issue being contested
hereunder) has occurred and is continuing, diligently prosecute and in good faith contest any
such taxes, assessments and other charges and, in the event of any such contest, after notifying
the Trustee in writing of its intention to do so, may permit the taxes, assessments or other
charges contested to remain unpaid during the period of such contest and any appeal therefrom
if, in the Opinion of Counsel, the Facilities shall not be subject to loss or forfeiture.
Section 6.03. Insurance Required.
(a) Throughout the term of this Lease Agreement, the Lessee shall keep or
cause to be kept, the following insurance coverages relating to the Facilities, paying as
the same become due and payable all premiums with respect thereto:
(i) Insurance against loss or damage to the Facilities and all
improvements thereon and therein (including, during any period of time
when the Lessee is making alterations, repairs or improvements to the
Facilities, improvements and betterments coverage), all subject to standard
form exclusions, with uniform standard extended coverage endorsement
limited only as may be provided in the standard form of extended coverage
endorsement at the time in use in the State, in an amount equal to the full
replacement value of the Facilities (excluding the Land);
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(ii) Commercial comprehensive general liability and automobile
liability insurance against claims arising in, on or about the Facilities,
including in, on or about the sidewalks or premises adjacent to the Facilities,
providing coverage limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and
$2,000,000 in aggregate;
(iii) Business interruption or rent loss insurance equal to 12
months’ debt service on the Bonds and 12 months’ Operating Expenses for
the School; and
(iv) Such other forms of insurance as are customary in the
industry or as the Lessee is required by law to provide with respect to the
School, including, without limitation, any legally required worker’s
compensation insurance and disability benefits insurance.
(b) The Lessee shall, at its own expense, maintain and keep in force insurance
of the types and in amounts customarily carried in lines of business similar to that of the
Lessee, including but not limited to fire, extended coverage, public liability, flood (if
Lessor’s property is located in a flood zone), property damage and workers’
compensation, and deliver to Lessor from time to time at Lessor’s request schedules
setting forth all insurance then in effect.
(c) All the insurance coverage required by this Section may be subject to
deductible clauses in such amounts as are customary for facilities of similar size, type and
character within the State. At least every three years, commencing not later than July 1,
2022, the Lessee shall employ (or cause to be employed), at its own expense, an
Insurance Consultant to review the insurance coverage required by this Section and to
render to the Lessor and the Trustee a report as to the adequacy of such coverage and as
to its recommendations, if any, for adjustments thereto. The Trustee shall have no duty to
review or analyze any such report and shall not be required to act upon the same. The
insurance coverage required by this Section may be reduced or otherwise adjusted by the
Lessee without the consent of the Trustee or the Lessor, provided that all coverages after
such reduction or other adjustment are certified by the Insurance Consultant to be
adequate and customary for facilities of like size, type and character, taking into account
the availability of such insurance, the terms upon which such insurance is available, the
cost of such available insurance and the effect of such terms and such cost upon the
Lessee’s costs and charges for the use of the Facilities.
(d) The insurance coverage required by the Lease shall be increased or
otherwise adjusted by the Lessee if as a result of such review the Insurance Consultant
finds that the existing coverage is inadequate, taking into account the availability of such
insurance, the terms upon which such insurance is available, the cost of such available
insurance, and the effect of such terms and such cost upon the Lessee’s costs and charges
for its services. The insurance coverage required by this Section, and modification
thereof permitted or required by this paragraph, shall at all times be adequate and
customary for facilities of like size, type and character, and the Lessee shall request that
the Insurance Consultant so certify in the report required by this Section. The Lessee
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shall pay any fees charged by such Insurance Consultant and any expenses incurred by
the Authority and the Trustee.
(e) All policies maintained (or caused to be maintained) by the Lessee
pursuant to this Section shall be taken out and maintained with (a) generally recognized,
responsible insurance companies rated not less than “A-” by A.M. Best, authorized by the
State, which may include “captive” insurance companies or governmental insurance
pools, selected by the Lessee and shall name the Lessee as an insured or (b) a joint
powers authority. The insurance policies required by subsection (a)(i) of this Section
shall name the Trustee, the Authority and the Lessor as additional insureds as their
respective interests may appear (provided that with respect to insurance maintained
pursuant to subsection (a)(i) of this Section, the Trustee shall also be named as a
mortgagee under the terms of a standard California mortgagee loss payable endorsement),
and the Trustee shall also be named as an additional insured on the policies required by
subsections (a)(ii) and (a)(iii) of this Section, and, provided further that all insurance
proceeds for losses related to the Facilities, and except for worker’s compensation,
fidelity insurance and liability insurance, shall be paid directly to the Trustee. Such
policies or certificates of insurance shall provide that the Lessee will mail and that, to the
extent practicable, the insurer will endeavor to mail thirty (30) days’ written notice to the
Authority and the Trustee of any amendment or cancellation prior to expiration of such
policy.
(f) The Lessee shall deliver to the Trustee (a) upon the date of issuance of
each Series of Bonds, a certificate or certificates of insurance evidencing the coverages
which the Lessee is then required to maintain pursuant to this Section, together with
evidence as to the payment of all premiums then due thereon, (b) at least thirty (30) days
prior to the expiration of any such policies, evidence as to the renewal thereof, if then
required by this Section, and the payment of all premiums then due with respect thereto,
and (c) promptly upon request by the Authority or the Trustee, but in any case within
ninety (90) days after the end of each Fiscal Year, a certificate of an Authorized
Representative of the Lessee setting forth the particulars as to all insurance policies
maintained by the Lessee pursuant to this Section and certifying that such insurance
policies are in full force and effect, that such policies comply with the provisions of this
Section and that all premiums then due thereon have been paid. The Trustee shall not be
responsible for the sufficiency of coverage or the amounts of any such policies.
Section 6.04. Application of Net Proceeds of Insurance. The Net Proceeds of the
insurance carried pursuant to subsections (i) of Section 6.03(a) hereof shall be applied as
provided in Section 7.02 hereof and Article VII of the Loan Agreement. The Net Proceeds of
insurance carried pursuant to subsections (ii), (iii) and (iv) of Section 6.03(a) hereof shall be
applied toward extinguishment or satisfaction of the liability with respect to which such
insurance proceeds have been paid.
Section 6.05. Advances by Trustee. In the event the Lessee shall fail to maintain the
full insurance coverage required by this Lease Agreement or shall fail to keep the Facilities in the
condition required hereby (except as otherwise herein permitted), and such failure creates an
Event of Default hereunder, the Trustee may (but shall be under no obligation to) take out the
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required policies of insurance and pay the premiums on the same, or make the required repairs,
renewals and replacements; and all amounts advanced therefor by the Trustee shall become an
additional obligation of the Lessee under this Lease Agreement, which amounts the Lessee
agrees to pay on demand together with interest thereon at a rate equal to the highest interest rate
borne by any of the Bonds or the maximum rate permitted by law if less than such rate.
Section 6.06. Environmental Indemnity.
(a) In addition to the indemnification set forth in Section 8.06 hereof, the
Lessee and its successors, heirs and assigns, shall and do hereby indemnify and hold
harmless the Registered Owners, the Beneficial Owners, the Trustee and the Authority
and their successors, assigns, trustees, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors,
subcontractors, licensees and invitees (collectively referred to in this Section 6.06 as
“Indemnified Parties”), for, from and against any and all Environmental Damages that the
Indemnified Parties may incur as well as any and all loss, costs, damages, exemplary
damages, natural resources damages, Liens and expenses, (including, but not limited to,
attorneys’ and paralegals’ fees and any and all other costs incurred in the investigation,
defense and settlement of claims) that Indemnified Parties may incur as a result of or in
connection with the assertion against Indemnified Parties, or against all or a portion of
the Facilities, of any claim, civil, criminal or administrative, which:
(i) arises out of the actual, alleged or threatened discharge,
dispersal, release, storage, treatment, generation, disposal or escape of any
Regulated Chemical, including, but not limited to, any solid, liquid, gaseous
or thermal irritant or contaminant, including, but not limited to, smoke,
vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals, medical waste and waste
(including materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed); or
(ii) actually or allegedly arises out of the use of any Regulated
Chemical, the existence or failure to detect the existence or proportion of any
Regulated Chemical in the soil, air, surface water or groundwater, or the
performance or failure to perform the abatement or removal of any
Regulated Chemical or of any soil, water, surface water or groundwater
containing any Regulated Chemical; or
(iii) arises out of the actual or alleged existence of any Regulated
Chemical on, in, under, or affecting all or a portion of the Facilities; or
(iv) arises out of any misrepresentations of the Lessee concerning
any matter involving Regulated Chemicals or Environmental Requirements;
or
(v) arises out of the Lessee’s failure to provide all information,
make all submissions and filings, and take all steps required by appropriate
government authority under any applicable Environmental Law, regulation,
statute or program, whether federal, state or local, whether currently existing
or hereinafter enacted.
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(b) Without prejudice to the survival of any other agreements of the Lessee
hereunder, this indemnification shall survive any termination, payment or satisfaction of
the Bonds and the termination of this Lease Agreement, and any foreclosure or any other
transfer of any kind of the Facilities and shall continue and survive ad infinitum.
(c) The Lessee’s indemnification contained herein to each Indemnified Party
is intended to be for his or her active or passive negligence or misconduct; provided,
however, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to provide indemnification to any
Indemnified Party with respect to any Liabilities arising from the successful allegation of
fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of such party.
(d) The Lessee’s indemnification contained herein shall be effective not only
with any existing Environmental Requirements affecting the Lessee, Indemnified Parties
and/or the Facilities, but also for any hereinafter enacted Environmental Law, regulation,
statute or program, whether federal, State or local affecting the Lessee, Indemnified
Parties and/or the Facilities.
(e) The Lessee’s indemnification contained herein shall extend to any and all
like claims which arise from the acts or omissions of any user, tenant, lessee, agent or
invitee of the Lessee.
(f) The obligations under this Section shall not be affected by any
investigation by or on behalf of Indemnified Parties, or by any information which
Indemnified Parties may have or obtain with respect thereto.
(g) The Lessee’s indemnification shall include the duty to defend any and all
claims of the types described in this Section, and Indemnified Parties may participate in
the defense of any claim of the type described in this Section without relieving the Lessee
of any obligation hereunder. This duty to defend shall apply and constitute an obligation
of Lessee regardless of any challenge by Lessee to this provision, the indemnification
contained herein, or any other provision of this Lease Agreement. This duty to defend
shall apply regardless of the validity of Lessee’s indemnification, as may ultimately be
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 6.07. Environmental Covenants.
(a) Use of Facilities. The Lessee will not intentionally or unintentionally
conduct, or allow to be conducted, any business, operation or activity on, under or in the
Facilities, or employ or use the Facilities or allow for it to be employed or used, to
manufacture, transport, treat, store or dispose any Regulated Chemical which would
violate or potentially violate Environmental Requirements, including, but not limited to,
any action which would:
(i) bring the Lessee or the Facilities within the ambit of, or
otherwise violate, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as
amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42
U.S.C. §6901, et seq.;
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(ii) cause, or allow to be caused, a release or threat of release, of
hazardous substances on, under, in or about the Facilities as defined by, and
within the ambit of, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §9601, et seq.;
(iii) violate the Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
§7401, et seq., or other similar State, regional or local statute, law,
regulation, rule or ordinance, including without limitation, the laws of the
State, or any other statute providing for the financial responsibility for
cleanup for the release or threatened release of substances provided for
thereunder.
The Lessee will not do or permit any act or thing, business or operation, that materially
increases the dangers, or poses an unreasonable risk of harm, or impairs, or may impair, the
value of the Facilities, or any part thereof.
(b) Maintenance of Facilities. The Lessee shall maintain the Facilities free
from contamination by Regulated Chemicals and shall not intentionally or unintentionally
allow a release, discharge or emission, or threat of release, discharge or emission, of any
Regulated Chemical on, under, in or about the Facilities, and shall not permit the
migration or threatened migration from other properties upon, about or beneath the
Facilities.
(c) Notice of Environmental Problem. The Lessee (provided that the Lessee
shall only forward to the Trustee those notices, letters, citations, orders, warnings,
complaints, inquiries, claims or demands actually received by the Lessee) and/or any
tenant and/or sublessee shall promptly provide a copy to Trustee, and in no event later
than fifteen (15) days from the Lessee’s and/or any tenants’ and/or sublessee’s receipt or
submission, of any notice, letter, citation, order, warning, complaint, inquiry, claim or
demand that:
(i) the Lessee and/or any tenants or sublessees have violated, or
are about to violate, any federal, state, regional or local environmental,
health or safety statute, law, rule, regulation, ordinance, judgment or order;
(ii) there has been a release, or there is a threat of release, of any
Regulated Chemical from the Facilities;
(iii) the Lessee and/or any tenants or sublessees may be or are
liable, in whole or in part, for the costs of cleaning up, remediating,
removing or responding to a release of any Regulated Chemical; or
(iv) any portion of the Facilities is subject to a Lien in favor of
any governmental entity for any liability, costs or damages, under
Environmental Requirements arising from, or costs incurred by such
governmental entity in response to, a release of any Regulated Chemical.
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(d) Response Action. The Lessee shall take all appropriate responsive action,
including any removal and remedial action (“Response Action”), in the event of a release,
emission, discharge or disposal of any Regulated Chemical in, on, under or about the
Facilities, so as to remain in compliance with the above, and to keep the Facilities free
from and unaffected by Regulated Chemicals. The Lessee shall (i) provide Trustee,
within twenty (20) days after providing the notice required under Section 6.07(c) above,
with a bond, letter of credit or similar financial assurance which is equal to the cost of the
Response Action and which may be drawn upon by the Trustee for the purpose of
completing the Response Action if an Event of Default occurs or if the Response Action
is not completed within six months of the issuance of the financial assurance, and (ii)
discharge any assessment, Lien or encumbrance which may be established on the
Facilities as a result thereof.
(e) No Liens or Encumbrances. The Lessee shall prevent the imposition of
any Liens or encumbrances against the Facilities for the costs of any response, removal or
remedial action or cleanup of any Regulated Chemicals. Should such a Lien or
encumbrance be levied on the Facilities, the Lessee shall follow the procedure set forth in
subsection (d) above.
(f) Compliance with Environmental Requirements. The Lessee shall carry on
its business and operations at the Facilities to comply in all respects and will continue to
remain in compliance with all applicable Environmental Requirements and maintain all
permits and licenses required thereunder.
(g) Additional Environmental Reports. As long as there are any Bonds
Outstanding, the Lessee shall provide the Trustee and post to EMMA a copy of any
Environmental Report performed during that time. The Trustee shall have no duty to
review or analyze any such environmental report and shall not be required to act upon the
same unless the report creates an Event of Default hereunder and a notice of such Event
of Default is delivered to the Trustee.
Section 6.08. Additional Environmental Provisions.
(a) Right to Notify Agencies. To the extent the Trustee receives written
notice, whether from the Lessee or any other party, stating that the Lessee or the Lessor is
in violation of any environmental law, statute, regulation, ordinance, rule or order,
whether federal, State or local, or that there has been a release or threat of release of any
Regulated Chemical from or upon the Facilities, and the Trustee, the Trustee shall
promptly notify the Lessee and the Registered Owners of such notice.
(b) Right of Inspection.
(i) The Trustee at any time and from time to time, with
reasonable cause and notice, either prior to or after the occurrence of any
Event of Default hereunder, may require the Lessee to submit to the Trustee
and post to EMMA within ninety (90) days of either the notice required
under Section 6.07(c) hereof or a written request from the Trustee, a written
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report of a site assessment and environmental audit (“Environmental
Assessment”), in scope, form and substance, and prepared by an
independent, competent and qualified engineer, showing that the engineer
made all appropriate inquiry consistent with good commercial and customary
practice, such that consistent with generally accepted engineering practice
and procedure, no evidence or indication came to light which would suggest
there was a release of substances on, under, in or about the Facilities which
could necessitate an environmental response action, and which demonstrates
that the Facilities comply with, and do not deviate from, all applicable
environmental statutes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including any
licenses, permits or certificates required thereunder, and that the Lessee is in
compliance with, and has not deviated from, the representations and
warranties set forth in Sections 2.02 and 6.07 hereof. The Trustee shall have
no duty to review or analyze any such environmental report and shall not be
required to act upon the same unless the report creates an Event of Default
hereunder and a notice of such Event of Default is delivered to the Trustee.
(ii) The Lessee hereby grants, and will cause any tenants or users
of the Facilities to grant, to the Trustee, its agents, attorneys, employees,
consultants and contractors, upon reasonable notice and under reasonable
conditions established by the Lessee which do not impede the performance
of the Environmental Assessment, an irrevocable license and authorization to
enter upon and inspect the Leased Property and perform such sampling, tests
and analysis (“Tests”), including without limitation, subsurface testing, soils
and groundwater testing, and other tests which may physically invade the
Facilities, as the Trustee or its agent determines is necessary; provided,
however, that the Trustee shall use its best efforts not to interfere with the
operations of the Lessee's charter school or to materially damage the
Facilities.
(iii) The Lessee will cooperate with the consultants and supply to
the consultants such historical and operational information as may be
reasonably requested by the consultants, together with any notices, permits
or other written communications pertaining to violations of Environmental
Requirements and any and all necessary information and make available
personnel having knowledge of such matters as may be required by the
Trustee, the Trustee’s agents, consultants and engineers to complete an
Environmental Assessment.
(iv) Should the Lessee fail to perform an Environmental
Assessment within the time period set forth in Section 6.08(b)(i) hereof, and
such failure creates an Event of Default hereunder, the Trustee shall have the
right but not the obligation to retain an environmental consultant to perform
said Environmental Assessment.
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(v) The cost of performing any Environmental Assessment shall
be paid by the Lessee upon demand of the Trustee and any such obligations
shall be deemed to be an Additional Lease Payment due hereunder.
(c) Event of Default. If an Environmental Assessment reveals any violations
of Environmental Requirements or the Lessee receives a notice of a violation of
Environmental Requirements, and the Lessee fails to cure the violation in the time period
and the manner specified in Section 10.01(b) hereof, such action will constitute an Event
of Default.
(d) No Assumption of Risk. The Trustee’s rights under this Section shall be
exercised by it in its sole discretion and not for the benefit of the Lessee. The Trustee
shall have no obligation (unless directed and indemnified as provided in the Indenture) to
enter onto the Facilities or to take any other action which is authorized by this Article for
the protection of its security interest. The Lessee specifically agrees and acknowledges
that any action permitted under this Section shall not be construed to be the management
or control of the Facilities by the Trustee.
ARTICLE VII
DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION AND CONDEMNATION
Section 7.01. Damage, Destruction and Condemnation. If, during the Lease Term
(a) the Facilities or any portion thereof shall be destroyed (in whole or in part), or damaged by
fire or other casualty; or (b) title to, or the temporary or permanent use of, the Facilities or any
portion thereof or the estate of the Lessee or the Lessor in the Facilities or any portion thereof
shall be taken under the exercise of the power of eminent domain by any governmental body or
by any person, firm or corporation acting under governmental authority; or (c) a breach of
warranty or a material defect in the construction, manufacture or design of the Facilities shall
become apparent; or (d) title to or the use of all or any portion of the Facilities shall be lost by
reason of a defect in title thereto; then the Lessee shall be obligated to continue to pay the
amounts specified in Section 5.02 of this Lease Agreement.
Section 7.02. Treatment of Net Proceeds. The Lessee and, to the extent such Net
Proceeds are within its control, the Lessor, shall cause the Net Proceeds of any insurance
policies, payment of performance bonds or condemnation awards to be applied in accordance
with the terms of Article VII of the Loan Agreement and Section 3.22 of the Indenture.
Section 7.03. Continuation of Operations in Event of Casualty. In the event of any
damage to or destruction of the Facilities or any part thereof by fire, lightning, vandalism,
malicious mischief and extended coverage perils, the Lessee shall make all diligent and
reasonable efforts to continue operation of the Facilities in such a manner that will ensure
continuation of State Payments or shall obtain or use other financing resources to continue
operation of the Facilities and ensure due and timely payment of the Lease Payments.
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ARTICLE VIII
SPECIAL COVENANTS
Section 8.01. Annual Budget. The Lessee agrees to annually budget sufficient
expenditures to provide for all Base Lease Payments, Additional Lease Payments and other
amounts due under this Lease Agreement.
Section 8.02. Consolidation, Merger, Sale or Conveyance. The Lessee agrees that
during the term of this Lease Agreement it will maintain its corporate existence, will continue to
be a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of California, will not merge or consolidate
with, or sell or convey all or substantially all of its assets to, any Person unless (i) no Event of
Default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) it first acquires the consent of the Authority to such
transaction, (iii) it provides to the Trustee notice of its intent at least ninety (90) days in advance
of such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance, and (iv) the acquirer of the Lessee’s interest
in the Facilities or the corporation with which it shall be consolidated or the resulting corporation
in the case of a merger:
(a) shall assume in writing the performance and observance of all covenants
and conditions of this Lease Agreement;
(b) shall provide the Authority and Trustee with an opinion of Bond Counsel
to the effect that such merger, consolidation, sale or conveyance would not adversely
affect the validity of any of the Bonds or the exclusion from gross income for federal
income tax purposes of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds;
(c) shall provide the Authority and the Trustee with an Opinion of Counsel to
the Lessee (which may be rendered in reliance upon the Opinion of Counsel to such other
corporation), stating that none of the other corporations which are a party to such
consolidation, merger or transfer has any pending litigation other than that arising in the
ordinary course of business or, has any pending litigation which might reasonably result
in a substantial adverse judgment. For the purposes of the preceding sentence, the term
“substantial adverse judgment” shall mean a judgment in an amount which exceeds the
insurance or reserves therefor by a sum which is more than 2% of the aggregate net worth
of the resulting, surviving or transferee corporation immediately after the consummation
of such consolidation, merger or transfer and after giving effect thereto;
(d) shall provide evidence to the Authority that the surviving or acquiring
entity has a consolidated tangible net worth (after giving effect to such consolidation,
merger, sale or conveyance) of not less than the consolidated tangible net worth of the
Lessee immediately prior to such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance;
(e) shall provide evidence to the Authority that the Days Cash on Hand and
the Coverage Ratio of the Lessee for its most recently completed Fiscal Year would not
have been reduced if such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance had occurred during
such preceding Fiscal Year;
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(f) shall deliver to the Trustee within thirty (30) days of the close of such
transaction, an Opinion of Counsel that all conditions herein have been satisfied and that
all liabilities and obligations of the Lessee under the Lessee Documents shall become
obligations of the new entity; provided, however, the Lessee shall not be released from
same; and
(g) in the case of a consolidation or merger, shall provide to the Trustee and
the Authority an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the surviving entity can continue to
operate the Facilities as a charter school in accordance with the Charter School Act and
that the entity is entitled to receive the State Payments.
Section 8.03. Further Assurances. The Lessor and the Lessee agree that they will,
from time to time, execute, acknowledge and deliver, or cause to be executed, acknowledged and
delivered, such supplements hereto and such further instruments as may reasonably be required
for carrying out the intention of or facilitating the performance of this Lease Agreement, subject,
however, to the terms and conditions of Article X of the Indenture.
Section 8.04. Audits. The Lessee agrees that it will have the books and records of the
Lessee and the School audited annually commencing with the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2020,
by an Accountant as soon as practicable after the close of such Fiscal Year. The Lessee shall
furnish such audit report as described in Section 8.05 hereof.
Section 8.05. Books and Records; Compliance with Continuing Disclosure
Agreement. The Lessee agrees that it will maintain proper books of records and accounts with
full, true and correct entries of all of its dealings substantially in accordance with the practices
generally accepted for public school accounting. The Lessee shall comply with the terms of the
Continuing Disclosure Agreement and shall provide the information required thereby on or
before the dates and in the manner set forth therein. The Lessee shall provide the Authority with
any of the documents provided under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement upon request by the
Authority within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Authority’s request. The Trustee shall have
no duty to review or analyze documents, including any reports, financial statements, insurance
policies or certificates, or other material delivered to the Trustee under the terms of this Lease
Agreement. The Trustee shall only be required to act on such information if it creates an Event
of Default hereunder and a notice of such Event of Default is delivered to the Trustee.
Section 8.06. Indemnification.
(a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Lessee agrees to indemnify,
hold harmless and defend the Authority, the Authority’s members, the Trustee and each
of their respective past, present and future officers, governing members, directors,
officials, employees, attorneys and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”),
against any and all losses, damages, claims, actions, liabilities, costs and expenses of any
conceivable nature, kind or character (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’
fees and expenses, litigation and court costs, amounts paid in settlement and amounts
paid to discharge judgments) to which the Indemnified Parties, or any of them, may
become subject or under any statutory law (including federal or state securities laws) or at
common law or otherwise, arising out of or based upon or in any way relating to:
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(i) the Bonds, the Indenture, the Lessee Documents or the
execution or amendment hereof or thereof or in connection with transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby, including the issuance, sale or resale of the
Bonds;
(ii) any act or omission of the Lessee or the Borrower or any of
their agents, contractors, servants, employees or licensees in connection with
the Series 2020 Project, this Lease, or the Facilities, the operation of the
Series 2020 Project or the Facilities, or the condition, environmental or
otherwise, occupancy, use, possession, conduct or management of work done
in or about, or from the planning, design, acquisition, installation or
construction of, the Series 2020 Project or the Facilities or any part thereof;
(iii) any lien or charge upon payments by the Lessor or the Lessee
to the Authority or the Trustee, as the case may be, hereunder, or any taxes
(including, without limitation, all ad valorem taxes and sales taxes),
assessments, impositions and other charges imposed on the Authority or the
Trustee in respect of any portion of the Series 2020 Project or the Facilities;
(iv) any violation of any Environmental Regulations with respect
to, or the release of any Hazardous Substances at, on or under the Facilities
or the Series 2020 Project or any part thereof;
(v) any defeasance and/or redemption, in whole or in part, of the
Bonds;
(vi) any untrue statement or misleading statement or alleged
untrue statement or alleged misleading statement of a material fact by the
Lessee contained in the Offering Document, as may be supplemented from
time to time or any other offering statement or disclosure or continuing
disclosure document for the Bonds or any of the documents relating to the
Bonds to which Lessee is a party, or any omission or alleged omission by the
Lessee from the Offering Document, as may be supplemented from time to
time or any other offering statement or disclosure or continuing disclosure
document for the Bonds of any material fact necessary to be stated therein in
order to make the statements made therein by the Lessee, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, or any failure to
timely file any continuing disclosure document in connection with the Bonds
required by any undertaking or by any applicable law, rule or regulation;
(vii) any declaration that interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds is
included in gross income for federal income tax purposes, or allegations that
interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds is included in gross income for federal
income tax purposes or any regulatory audit or inquiry regarding whether
interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds is included in gross income for federal
income tax purposes; or
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(viii) the Trustee’s acceptance or administration of the trust of the
Indenture, or the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties
thereunder or under any of the documents relating to the Bonds to which it is
a party;
except (A) in the case of the foregoing indemnification of the Trustee or any of its
officers, members, directors, officials, employees, attorneys and agents, to the extent such
damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Party;
or (B) in the case of the foregoing indemnification of the Authority or any of its officers,
members, directors, officials, employees, attorneys and agents, to the extent such
damages are caused by the willful misconduct including the intentional violation of law
of such Indemnified Party. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against
any Indemnified Party with respect to which indemnity may be sought hereunder, the
Lessee, upon written notice from the Indemnified Party, shall assume the investigation
and defense thereof, including the employment of counsel selected by the Indemnified
Party, and shall assume the payment of all expenses related thereto, with full power to
litigate, compromise or settle the same in its sole discretion; provided that the
Indemnified Party shall have the right to review and approve or disapprove any such
compromise or settlement. Each Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ
separate counsel in any such action or proceeding and participate in the investigation and
defense thereof, and the Lessee shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such
separate counsel; provided, however, that such Indemnified Party may only employ
separate counsel at the expense of the Lessee if in the judgment of such Indemnified
Party a conflict of interest exists by reason of common representation or if all parties
commonly represented do not agree as to the action (or inaction) of counsel, or in the
case of the Authority or any of its officers, members, directors, employees, attorneys and
agents, such Indemnified Party engages the Attorney General of the State as separate
counsel.
(b) The rights of any persons to indemnity hereunder and rights to payment of
fees and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to this Section and Sections 5.02 and 10.04
hereof shall survive the final payment or defeasance of the Bonds and in the case of the
Trustee any resignation or removal. The provisions of this Section shall survive the
termination of this Lease Agreement.
Section 8.07. Authority of Authorized Representative of Lessee. Whenever under the
provisions of this Lease Agreement or the Indenture the approval of the Lessee is required, or the
Lessor, the Authority or the Trustee is required to take some action at the request of the Lessee,
such approval or such request shall be made by the Authorized Representative of the Lessee
unless otherwise specified in this Lease Agreement. The Lessor, the Authority or the Trustee
shall be authorized to act on any such approval or request and the Lessee shall have no complaint
against the Lessor, the Authority or the Trustee as a result of any such action taken in accordance
with such approval or request. The execution of any document or certificate required under the
provisions of this Lease Agreement, the Loan Agreement or the Indenture by an Authorized
Representative of the Lessee shall be on behalf of the Lessee and shall not result in any personal
liability of such Authorized Representative.
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Section 8.08. Authority of Authorized Representative of Lessor. Whenever under the
provisions of this Lease Agreement the approval of the Lessor is required, or the Lessee or the
Trustee is required to take some action at the request of the Lessor, such approval or such request
shall be made by the Authorized Representative of the Lessor unless otherwise specified in this
Lease Agreement, the Loan Agreement or the Indenture. The Lessee or the Trustee shall be
authorized to act on any such approval or request and the Lessor shall have no complaint against
the Lessee or the Trustee as a result of any such action taken in accordance with such approval or
request. The execution of any document or certificate required under the provisions of this Lease
Agreement, the Loan Agreement or the Indenture by an Authorized Representative of the Lessor
shall be on behalf of the Lessor and shall not result in any personal liability of such Authorized
Representative.
Section 8.09. Licenses and Qualifications. The Lessee will do, or cause to be done, all
things necessary to obtain, renew and secure all permits, licenses and other governmental
approvals and to comply, or cause its lessees to comply, with such permits, licenses and other
governmental approvals necessary for operation of the Facilities as a charter school (as defined
in the Charter School Act) (subject, however, to Section 8.11 hereof).
Section 8.10. Right to Inspect. Following reasonable notice to the Lessee, at any and
all reasonable times during business hours, the Trustee, the Authority, the Lessor and their duly
authorized agents, attorneys, experts, engineers, accountants and representatives, shall have the
right (but no duty) fully to inspect the Facilities, including all books and records of the Lessee
(excluding records the confidentiality of which may be protected by law), and to make such
copies and memoranda from and with regard thereto as may be desired; provided, however, that
they shall maintain these books and records in confidence unless required by applicable law to
do otherwise and it is necessary to distribute the information to some other third party under
applicable law.
Section 8.11. Assignment and Subleasing. This Lease Agreement may not be assigned
by the Lessee for any reason other than to a successor by operation of law. However, the
Facilities may be subleased to any other person or entity, as a whole or in part, by the Lessee,
with the consent of the Lessor, and subject to each of the following conditions:
(a) this Lease Agreement and the obligations of the Lessee hereunder, shall, at
all times during the Lease Term remain obligations of the Lessee subject to Sections 5.01
and 5.02 of this Lease Agreement, and the Lessee shall maintain its obligations to the
Lessor, notwithstanding any sublease;
(b) the Lessee shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Lessor a copy of
any Lease Agreement;
(c) no sublease by the Lessee shall violate the Constitution or laws of the
State; and
(d) the Facilities may be conveyed or subleased, in whole or in part, only to
another entity or entities if, in the opinion of nationally recognized Bond Counsel, such
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conveyance or sublease will not impair the exclusion from gross income for purposes of
federal income taxation of the Tax-Exempt Bonds.
Section 8.12. Prohibited Use. No portion of the proceeds of the Bonds shall be used to
finance any facility, place or building used or to be used for sectarian instruction or study or as a
place of devotional activities or religious worship, in such a manner or to such an extent as
would result in any of the Tax-Exempt Bonds being treated as an obligation not described in
Section 103(a) of the Code, or by a Person that is not an organization described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Code or a “governmental unit” (as defined in the Code) or by an organization
described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code (including the Corporation) in an “unrelated trade or
business” (as defined in the Code), in such a manner or to such an extent as would result in any
of the Tax-Exempt Bonds being treated as an obligation not described in Section 103(a) of the
Code.
Section 8.13. Limitations on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness.
(a) Senior Indebtedness. The Lessee shall not incur additional Indebtedness
or Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School secured by Liens on any portion of
the Facilities or the Revenues that are senior to the Lien of any Deed of Trust on any
portion of the Facilities or the security interest in the Revenues granted by this Lease
Agreement and any Deed of Trust.
(b) Long-Term Indebtedness. The Lessee may incur additional Long-Term
Indebtedness if either of the following tests is met:
(i) the Coverage Ratio for the most recent Fiscal Year for which
an audit has been completed was at least 1.10 to 1 (taking into account the
proposed additional Long-Term Indebtedness and any Long-Term
Indebtedness to be refinanced thereby); or
(ii) a Management Consultant reports that (A) the Coverage Ratio
for the most recent Fiscal Year for which an audit has been completed was at
least 1.10 to 1, and (B) the Coverage Ratio for each of the first three
consecutive Fiscal Years following the incurrence of such Long-Term
Indebtedness or, if such Long-Term Indebtedness is being issued to finance
improvements, equipment or new facilities, the first three consecutive Fiscal
Years after such improvements, equipment or new facilities are placed in
service, is projected to be at least 1.20 to 1 (taking into account the proposed
additional Long-Term Indebtedness and any Long-Term Indebtedness to be
refinanced thereby and provided that, such projected Net Income Available
for Lease Payments shall be adjusted to provide for any projected revenues
and expenses anticipated as the result of any real or personal property
acquired, constructed, or completed with the proceeds of any such Long-
Term Indebtedness).
For the purposes of calculating “Coverage Ratio” for this subsection (b),
“Coverage Ratio” means the ratio obtained by dividing (i) Net Income Available for
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Lease Payments for the Fiscal Year being tested by (ii) Maximum Annual Lease
Payments plus, without duplication, Maximum Annual Debt Service (which Maximum
Annual Debt Service shall not include any payments with respect to the Series 2020
Bonds).
(c) Completion Indebtedness. The Lessee may issue Completion
Indebtedness in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original Indebtedness issued for the
purpose of financing certain Capital Improvements, if the following conditions are met:
(i) the Lessee certifies, in writing, to the Trustee that at the time the original Indebtedness
issued for the purpose of financing certain Capital Improvements was incurred, the
Lessee believed or had reason to believe that the proceeds of such Indebtedness together
with other moneys then expected to be available to pay for such Capital Improvements
would provide sufficient moneys for the completion thereof; (ii) a Consulting Architect
provides the Trustee with a written statement specifying the amount necessary to
complete such Capital Improvements; and (iii) the Lessee certifies, in writing, to the
Trustee that the proceeds of the proposed Completion Indebtedness, together with other
legally available moneys of the Lessee, will be in an amount equal to the amount set forth
in clause (ii) of this subsection.
(d) Refunding Indebtedness. The Lessee may issue Refunding Indebtedness,
provided that the Lessee certifies, in writing, to the Trustee that the Maximum Annual
Debt Service will not be increased by more than 10% by such refunding.
(e) Balloon Indebtedness. The Lessee may issue Balloon Indebtedness if the
conditions set forth in subsection 8.13(b)(i) or subsection 8.13(b)(ii) are met when it is
assumed that: (A) the Balloon Amount is Long-Term Indebtedness maturing over a term
equal to the term of the Balloon Amount or a term of 20 years from the date of issuance
of the Balloon Indebtedness, whichever is greater; and (B) the Balloon Amount bears
interest on the unpaid principal balance at the Projected Rate and is payable on a level
debt service basis over a 20-year period.
(f) Put Indebtedness. The Lessee may issue Put Indebtedness if:
(i) (A) at the time such Put Indebtedness is incurred a
Financial Institution has provided a binding commitment that provides for
the amortization of Indebtedness incurred under such commitment over a
term of at least 24 months commencing with the next succeeding Put Date,
to provide financing sufficient to pay such Put Indebtedness on the Put
Date occurring during the term of such commitment; and (B) the
conditions set forth in subsection 8.13(b)(i) or subsection 8.13(b)(ii) are
met when it is assumed that the Put Indebtedness is Long-Term
Indebtedness that bears interest at the Projected Rate and is payable on a
level debt service basis over a 25-year period; or
(ii) (A) the period from the date of incurrence of the proposed
Put Indebtedness to the first Put Date is at least 36 months and (B) the
conditions set forth in clause subsection 8.13(b)(i) or subsection
8.13(b)(ii) are met when it is assumed that the Put Indebtedness is Long-
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Term Indebtedness that either: (i) bears interest at the fixed rate
applicable to the Put Indebtedness to be incurred (with such fixed interest
rate applied over the entire term of the Indebtedness, for purposes under
this subsection 8.13(f)(ii)); or (ii) bears interest at the Projected Rate and
is payable on a level debt service basis over a 25-year period.
(g) Short-Term Indebtedness, Non-Recourse Indebtedness, and Subordinated
Indebtedness. The Lessee may incur Short-Term Indebtedness, Non-Recourse
Indebtedness, and Subordinated Indebtedness provided that in no event shall the
aggregate principal amount of all Short-Term Indebtedness, Non-Recourse Indebtedness,
and Subordinated Indebtedness outstanding at any time exceed the greater of $500,000 or
5% of the Lessee's operating revenues of the School for the last preceding Fiscal Year for
which audited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof.
(h) Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School. The Lessee may incur
Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School if the Lessee Coverage Ratio for the
first Fiscal Year following the incurrence of such Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to
the School or, if such Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School is being issued to
finance improvements, equipment or new facilities, the Fiscal Year after such
improvements, equipment or new facilities are placed in service, is projected to be at least
1.00 to 1 (taking into account the proposed additional Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated
to the School and any Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School to be refinanced
thereby).
(i) Short-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School. The Lessee may incur
Short-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School without limitation.
Indebtedness may be incurred under any of subsections 8.13(b) through (i) even though
other Indebtedness is simultaneously being incurred under a different subsection of this Section
8.13.
(j) The various calculations of the amount of Indebtedness, the amortization
schedule of such Indebtedness and the Debt Service payable with respect to such
Indebtedness for future periods required under certain provisions hereunder shall be made
in a manner consistent with the provisions in this subsection.
In determining the amount of Debt Service payable on Indebtedness (including,
but not limited to Balloon Indebtedness and Put Indebtedness) in the course of the various
calculations required under certain provisions hereof, with respect to interest rate
assumptions, if the terms of the Indebtedness being considered are such that interest
thereon for any future period of time is expressed to be calculated at a varying rate per
annum, a formula rate or a fixed rate per annum based on a varying index, then for the
purpose of making such determination of Debt Service, interest on such Indebtedness for
such period (the “Determination Period”) shall be computed by assuming that the rate of
interest applicable to the Determination Period is equal to the average annual rate of
interest (calculated in the manner in which the rate of interest for the Determination
Period is expressed to be calculated) that was or would have been in effect for the 12-
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month period immediately preceding the date on which such calculation is made;
provided, however, that if such average annual rate of interest cannot be calculated for
such entire 12-month period but can be calculated for a shorter period, then the assumed
interest rate for the Determination Period shall be the average annual rate of interest that
was or would have been in effect for such shorter period; and provided further, that if
such average annual rate of interest cannot be calculated for any preceding period of
time, then the assumed interest rate for the Determination Period shall be the initial
annual rate of interest which is actually applicable to such Indebtedness upon the
incurrence thereof. No Indebtedness shall be deemed to arise when Variable Rate
Indebtedness is converted to Indebtedness which bears interest at a fixed rate, or when
fixed rate Indebtedness is converted to Indebtedness which bears interest at a variable
rate, or when the method of computing the variable rate on Variable Rate Indebtedness is
changed if any such conversion is in accordance with the provisions applicable to such
Indebtedness in effect immediately prior to such conversion. In determining the amount
of Debt Service payable on Indebtedness that is Variable Rate Indebtedness that is
subject to a Financial Products Agreement that fits (2) of the definition of Financial
Products Agreement converting variable rate exposure to fixed rate exposure, the fixed
rate shall be what applies.
No Debt Service shall be deemed payable with respect to Commitment
Indebtedness until such time as funding occurs under the commitment which gave rise to
such Commitment Indebtedness, except to the extent that the terms of such Commitment
Indebtedness are to be considered pursuant to this Section in determining the
amortization schedule and Debt Service payable with respect to the Indebtedness
supported by the commitment which gave rise to such Commitment Indebtedness. From
and after such funding, the amount of such Debt Service shall be calculated in accordance
with the actual amount required to be repaid on such Commitment Indebtedness and the
actual interest rate and amortization schedule applicable thereto, utilizing the various
assumptions in this Section. No Indebtedness shall be deemed to arise when any funding
occurs under any such commitment or any such commitment is renewed upon terms
which provide for substantially the same terms of repayment of amounts disbursed
pursuant to such commitment as obtained prior to such renewal.
In making any determination of or with regard to Debt Service hereunder, the
Trustee may rely on certificates, opinions and reports of Consultants as it deems
appropriate.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Lessee may only incur additional Indebtedness pursuant
to this Section 8.13 so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under this
Lease Agreement.
In connection with the Lessee’s incurrence of parity additional Indebtedness pursuant to
this Section 8.13, the Lessee shall enter into such documentation as may be necessary to reflect
and implement the parity position of such Indebtedness. Such documentation may consist of, but
is not limited to, a custody and parity lien agreement, intercreditor agreement or deposit account
control agreement (the “Parity Agreement”) with a representative of the holders of the parity
Indebtedness (a “Parity Trustee”) and a third party (the “Indebtedness Custodian”).
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The Indebtedness Custodian will (a) hold all sums held by it for the payment of principal
of (and premium, if any) or interest or any other amounts on the Bonds and the parity
Indebtedness in trust for the benefit of the Trustee and the Parity Trustee until such sums shall be
paid to such entities or otherwise disposed of as therein provided; and (b) give the Trustee notice
of any default by the Lessee in the making of any such payment of principal (and premium, if
any) or interest or any other amounts.
Any Revenues collected by the Indebtedness Custodian under the Parity Agreement and
any proceeds of any sale of the Facilities, whether made under any power of sale herein granted
or pursuant to judicial proceedings, together with, in the case of an entry or sale as otherwise
provided herein, any other sums then held by the Indebtedness Custodian under the Parity
Agreement, shall be applied to the payment of the Bonds and the other parity Indebtedness in a
prorata fashion based on then Outstanding principal amount of the Bonds and the then
outstanding principal amount of parity Indebtedness.
No holder of any parity Indebtedness shall have any right to institute any proceeding,
judicial or otherwise, with respect to the documents related to such parity Indebtedness, or for
the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy thereunder, unless:
(i) such holder has previously given written notice to the Trustee of a
continuing event of default; and
(ii) the holders of not less than 50% in principal amount of all parity
Indebtedness Outstanding shall have made written request to institute proceedings in
respect of such event of default;
it being understood and intended that no one or more holders of any parity Indebtedness
shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue of, or by availing of, any provision of the
documents related to the applicable parity Indebtedness to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights
of any other holder of parity Indebtedness, or to obtain or to seek to obtain priority or preference
over any other holders, or to enforce any right under their respective documents, except in the
manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable benefit of all the holders of parity
Indebtedness.
Section 8.14. Operating Leases. The Lessee will not enter into any operating leases for
facilities to be paid from Revenues unless the Lessee has delivered to the Trustee:
(a) Evidence that (1) the ratio for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year of (i)
Net Income Available for Lease Payments (provided that for purposes of this Section
8.14, the definition of Net Income Available for Lease Payments shall also exclude base
lease payments paid pursuant to the operating lease) to (ii) Actual Annual Debt Service
plus Actual Annual Lease Payments plus the first year of payments to paid pursuant to
the operating lease was at least 1.10 to 1 and (2) an opinion or report based on a
feasibility study of an Independent consultant that for each of the two succeeding Fiscal
Years occurring after the commencement of the lease term, the ratio of (i) Net Income
Available for Lease Payments to (ii) Actual Annual Debt Service plus Actual Annual
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Lease Payments plus the payments to be paid pursuant to the operating lease is projected
to be at least 1.20 to 1; or
(b) Evidence of the consent of the Beneficial Owners (as defined in the
Indenture) of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then
Outstanding (as defined in the Indenture).
Section 8.15. Covenant to Comply with Indenture and Loan Agreement. The Lessee
hereby acknowledges receipt of the Indenture and the Loan Agreement, agrees to be bound by
the respective terms thereof and accepts all obligations and duties imposed thereby.
Section 8.16. Liens. Except as specifically provided in this Lease Agreement, the
Lessee covenants not to create, assume, incur or suffer to be created, assumed or incurred any
Lien (other than Permitted Encumbrances) on the Facilities or the Revenues or any accounts
holding Revenues.
Section 8.17. Lease Blocked Account Agreement. Lessee hereby pledges to Lessor
and covenants and agrees to deposit all monies paid from the San Bernardino Office of
Education, immediately upon receipt thereof (or to direct any third party or the San Bernardino
County Office of Education to deposit such amounts on the date available, if at any time Lessee
determines that the San Bernardino County Office of Education would follow such direction)
into the blocked account (the “Blocked Account”) established pursuant to the Lease Blocked
Account Agreement for disbursement as specified in the Blocked Account Agreement. Except
as provided in the Lease Blocked Account Agreement, the Lessee hereby covenants and agrees
that it will not terminate or amend the Lease Blocked Account Agreement unless it has delivered
to the Lessor and the Trustee written evidence of the consent of the Registered Owners of not
less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then Outstanding regarding such
termination or amendment.
Section 8.18. Days Cash on Hand. The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees that the
School will maintain the Days Cash on Hand Requirement.
As provided in Section 8.05(d), the Lessee will deliver, not later than December 31
following the end of each of the Borrower’s Fiscal Years, commencing with the Fiscal Year
ended [June 30, 2020], to the Lessor, the Trustee and the Underwriter a certificate stating the
Days Cash on Hand for the Fiscal Year then ended. Commencing with the Fiscal Year ending
[June 30, 2020], if such Days Cash on Hand is below the Days Cash on Hand Requirement as of
any June 30, the Lessee shall retain a Management Consultant within sixty (60) days following
the reporting of such failure at the Lessee’s expense. The Lessee shall cause the Management
Consultant to submit a written report and make recommendations within forty-five (45) days of
being retained (a copy of such report and recommendations shall be filed with the Lessor, the
Underwriter and the Trustee) with respect to financial matters of the Lessee which are relevant to
increasing the Days Cash on Hand to at least the required level.
Copies of such recommendations shall be filed with the Lessor, the Underwriter and
Trustee. The Lessee agrees that promptly upon the receipt of such recommendations, subject to
applicable requirements or restrictions imposed by law, or to the extent practical, it shall revise
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its methods of operation and shall take such other reasonable actions as shall be in conformity
with the recommendations. So long as the Lessee shall retain a Management Consultant and
complies with such Management Consultant's recommendations to the extent practical or not
prohibited by law, no default or Event of Default shall be declared solely by reason of a violation
of the requirements of this Section.
Section 8.19. Coverage Ratio. As provided in Section 8.05(d), the Lessee will deliver,
not later than December 31 following the end of each of the Lessee’s Fiscal Years, to the Trustee
and the Underwriter a certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D stating the Coverage
Ratio for the Fiscal Year then ended, commencing with the Fiscal Year ending [June 30, 2020].
The Coverage Ratio shall be 1.10 or above for each Fiscal Year commencing with the Fiscal
Year ending [June 30, 2020]. Commencing with the Fiscal Year ending [June 30, 2020], if such
Coverage Ratio is below 1.10, the Lessee shall retain a Management Consultant within sixty (60)
days following the reporting of such failure at the Lessee’s expense. The Lessee shall cause the
Management Consultant to submit a written report and make recommendations within forty-five
(45) days of being retained (a copy of such report and recommendations shall be filed with the
Underwriter and the Trustee) with respect to increasing Revenues, decreasing Operating
Expenses or other financial matters of the Lessee which are relevant to increasing the Coverage
Ratio to at least the required level. The Lessee will, subject to the exceptions in the next
sentence, adopt and follow the recommendations of the Management Consultant and will
thereafter calculate the Coverage Ratio for each succeeding fiscal quarter. So long as the
Management Consultant determines that the Lessee is demonstrating reasonable diligence to
comply with the appropriate recommendations (excepting certain limited instances when an
Opinion of Counsel is obtained excusing such actions by the Lessee or where the Lessee makes a
good faith determination in a statement to the Trustee that the Management Consultant’s
recommendations would violate State or federal law, the educational or charitable purpose of the
Lessee or the Charter School Contract) and the Coverage Ratio does not fall below 1.0 to 1 in
any fiscal quarter, the Lessee will be deemed to have complied with its covenants hereunder.
The Lessee shall continue to retain the Management Consultant until the Lessee has achieved a
Coverage Ratio of at least the required level for at least two consecutive fiscal quarters. In the
event that the Coverage Ratio is below 1.0 to 1 an event of default shall have occurred
hereunder.
Any contract entered into between the Lessee and any Management Consultant engaged
by the Lessee pursuant to this Section 8.19 must meet the requirements of this Lease Agreement
and the Tax Regulatory Agreement.
Section 8.20. Subordination. To the extent permitted by Internal Revenue Service
Revenue Procedure 2017-13, the Lessee hereby covenants and agrees: (1) this Lease Agreement
at all times shall automatically be subordinate to the Deed of Trust (unless waived in writing by
the beneficiary pursuant to the Deed of Trust (the “Beneficiary”) thereunder), (2) Lessee shall
attorn to the Beneficiary and any purchaser at a foreclosure sale, such attornment to be self-
executing and effective upon acquisition of title to the Property (as that term is defined in the
Deed of Trust) by any purchaser at a foreclosure sale or by the Beneficiary in any manner; (3) to
execute such further evidences of attornment and subordination as a mortgagee or any purchaser
at a foreclosure sale may from time to time request, including a subordination and attornment
agreement in form and substance acceptable to the Beneficiary or any purchaser in its sole
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discretion; (4) this Lease Agreement shall not be terminated by foreclosure or any other transfer
of the Property; (5) after a foreclosure sale of the Property, a Beneficiary or any other purchaser
at such foreclosure sale may, at the Beneficiary’s or such purchaser’s option, accept or terminate
this Lease Agreement; and (6) the Lessee shall, upon receipt after the occurrence of an Event of
Default of a written request from the mortgagee, pay all “Rents” (as that term is defined in the
Deed of Trust) payable under this Lease Agreement to the mortgagee.
Section 8.21. Investor Call. On or about each February 15, commencing on or about
February 15, 2021, the Borrower and the Lessee shall arrange a conference call with Registered
Owners, Beneficial Owners, and potential purchasers of the Series 2020 Bonds, regarding
performance of the Lessee and the School for the period ending with the preceding June 30. The
Borrower and the Lessee shall provide at least 15 days' notice of such calls to EMMA.
Section 8.22. Subordination of Support Office Service Fees. If the School enters into
an Administrative Services Agreement for the payment of Support Office Service Fees to the
Lessee or any supporting organization of Lessee under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(3),
with respect to the School, so long as Bonds remain outstanding, the Lessee covenants and
agrees that such Administrative Services Agreement shall provide (to the extent permitted by
Rev. Proc. 2017-13, published by the U.S. Treasury Department on January 17, 2017, or
subsequent or supplemental guidance) that: (i) the obligation of the Lessee to pay Support Office
Service Fees relating to the School shall be subordinate to its payment of operating expenses of
the School and Lease Payments to the Lessor under this Lease; (ii) the obligation of Lessee to
pay Support Office Service Fees relating to the School shall be suspended for any such time as
the payment of Support Office Service Fees would cause Lessee to fail to meet any of the
financial covenants contained in this Lease; and (iii) during any period of time when Support
Office Service Fees remain unpaid, such fees shall accrue without interest. If Lessee has not
engaged a separate manager with respect to the School, Lessee agrees that it shall not apply any
Revenues to costs and expenses of management unless and until all Lease Payments are fully
paid and the Loan is not in default. The Lessee covenants and agrees to enter into an
Administrative Services Agreement with the School by not later than June 30, 2020, which shall
subordinate the obligations to pay Support Office Service Fees thereunder to the payment of
operating expenses of the School and Lease Payments to the Lessor under this Lease in
accordance with clauses (i) through (iii) above.
ARTICLE IX
ASSIGNMENT AND PLEDGE BY LESSOR
The Lessor shall assign certain of its rights and interests in and under this Lease
Agreement to the Authority pursuant to the Loan Agreement as security for payment of the
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Promissory Note, and the Authority will further
assign its rights under the Lease Agreement to the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture as security
for payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds. The Lessee hereby
consents to such assignments.
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ARTICLE X
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 10.01. Events of Default. The following shall be Events of Default of the
Lessee under this Lease Agreement, and the term Event of Default shall mean, whenever it is
used in this Lease Agreement, any one or more of the following events:
(a) Failure by the Lessee to make the Lease Payments required by
Section 5.02 hereof by the Base Lease Payment Date.
(b) Failure by the Lessee to observe or perform any other covenant, condition
or agreement on its part to be observed or performed herein other than as referred to in
subsection (a) above, for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice specifying such
failure and requesting that it be remedied shall have been given to the Lessee by the
Lessor, the Authority or the Trustee; provided, with respect to any such failure covered
by this subsection (b), no Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred so long as a
course of action adequate in the judgment of the Trustee to remedy such failure shall
have been commenced within such thirty-day period and shall thereafter be diligently
pursued to completion and the failure shall be remedied within ninety (90) days of such
occurrence, unless said remedy cannot be performed within ninety (90) days and the
Lessee is actively working toward a remedy.
(c) The dissolution or liquidation of the Lessee, or failure by the Lessee to
promptly contest and have lifted any execution, garnishment or attachment of such
consequence as will impair its ability to meet its obligations with respect to the operation
of its charter schools or to make any payments under this Lease Agreement. The phrase
“dissolution or liquidation of the Lessee,” as used in this subsection, shall not be
construed to include the cessation of the corporate existence of the Lessee resulting either
from a merger or consolidation of the Lessee into or with another domestic corporation or
a dissolution or liquidation of the Lessee following a transfer of all or substantially all of
its assets under the conditions permitting such actions contained in Section 8.02 hereof.
(d) The entry of a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in
the premises in respect of the Lessee in an involuntary case under the federal bankruptcy
laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable federal or State bankruptcy,
insolvency or other similar law, or appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian,
trustee, sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Lessee or for any substantial part of
its property, or ordering the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs and the continuance of
any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of sixty (60) consecutive
days.
(e) The commencement by the Lessee of a voluntary case under the federal
bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable federal or State
bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or the consent by it to the appointment of or
taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator (or
other similar official) of the Lessee or for any substantial part of its property, or the
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making by it of any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the failure of the Lessee
generally to pay its debts as such debts become due, or the taking of corporate action by
the Lessee in furtherance of any of the foregoing.
(f) Failure of the Lessee to comply with any covenants contained in the Tax
Regulatory Agreement.
(g) Lessee violates or fails to observe or perform any terms or conditions of
the Ground Lease, and fails to cure the same within any notice or grace period contained
in the Ground Lease.
(h) The occurrence of an Event of Default under the Indenture, the Loan
Agreement, the Deed of Trust or any of the Lessee Documents.
(i) Any representation or warranty made by the Lessee herein or made by the
Lessee in any statement or certificate furnished by the Lessee either required hereby or in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Lease Agreement and the sale and the
issuance of the Bonds shall prove to have been untrue in any material respect as of the
date of the issuance or making thereof.
(j) Judgment for the payment of money in excess of $50,000.00 (which is not
covered by insurance) is rendered by any court or other governmental body against the
Lessee, and the Lessee does not discharge same or provide for its discharge in accordance
with its terms, or procure a stay of execution thereof within sixty (60) days from the date
of entry thereof, and within said sixty-day period or such longer period during which
execution of such judgment shall have been stayed, appeal therefrom and cause the
execution thereof to be stayed during such appeal while providing such reserves therefor
as may be required under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
(k) A writ or warrant of attachment or any similar process shall be issued by
any court against the Facilities, and such writ or warrant of attachment or any similar
process is not released or bonded within sixty (60) days after its entry.
(l) Any of the Lessee’s representations and warranties herein or in any of the
other Lessee Documents with respect to environmental matters are false in any material
respect.
(m) The termination of the Charter School Contract either by its terms or for
any other reason.
The foregoing provisions of subsection (b) of this Section 10.01 are subject to the
following limitations: If by reason of force majeure the Lessee is unable in whole or in part to
carry out its agreements herein contained, other than the obligations on the part of the Lessee
contained in Article V and in Sections 6.02, 6.03, 6.06 and 8.06 hereof, the Lessee shall not be
deemed in default during the continuance of such inability. The term “force majeure” as used
herein shall mean, without limitation, the following: acts of God; strikes, lockouts or other
industrial disturbances; acts of public enemies; orders of any kind of the government of the
United States or of the State or any of their departments, agencies or officials, or any civil or
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military authority; insurrections; riots; epidemics; landslides; lightning; earthquake; fire;
hurricane; tornadoes; storms; floods; washouts; droughts; arrests; restraint of government and
people; explosions; breakage or accident to machinery, transmission pipes or canals; partial or
entire failure of utilities; or any other cause or event not reasonably within the control of the
Lessee. The Lessee agrees, however, if possible, to remedy with all reasonable dispatch the
cause or causes preventing it from carrying out its agreements; provided, that the settlement of
strikes, lockouts and other industrial disturbances shall be entirely within the discretion of the
Lessee, and the Lessee shall not be required to make settlement of strikes, lockouts or other
industrial disturbances by acceding to the demands of the opposing party or parties when such
course is in the judgment of the Lessee unfavorable to the Lessee.
Section 10.02. Remedies On Default. (a) Whenever an Event of Default referred to in
Section 10.01 hereof shall have occurred and is continuing, the Lessor, or the Trustee where so
provided herein, may take any one or more of the following remedial steps:
(i) The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor, as
and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may declare the Lease Payments
payable hereunder for the remainder of the Lease Term to be immediately
due and payable, whereupon the same shall become due and payable;
(ii) The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor, as
and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may terminate the Lease Term
and give notice to the Lessee to vacate and surrender possession of the
Facilities within ten (10) Business Days of such notice;
(iii) The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor, as
and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may proceed to foreclose
through the courts on or otherwise sell, trade-in, repossess or liquidate the
Lessee’s interest in the Facilities, or any part thereof, in any lawful manner;
(iv) The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor, as
and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may lease or sublease the
Facilities or any portion thereof or sell any interest the Lessor has in the
Facilities; and
(v) The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor, as
and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may take whatever action at law
or in equity as may appear necessary or desirable to collect the amounts then
due and thereafter to become due, or to enforce performance or observance
of any obligations, agreements or covenants of the Lessee under this Lease
Agreement.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the exercise by the Lessor or the
Trustee of any remedy that would prevent the application of this paragraph, the Lessee
may, at any time, pay all accrued payments hereunder (exclusive of any payments
accrued solely by virtue of declaration pursuant to subsection (a)(i) of this Section 10.02)
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and fully cure all defaults, and in such event, the Lessee shall be fully reinstated to its
position hereunder as if such Event of Default had never occurred.
(c) In the event that the Lessee fails to make any payment required hereby, the
payment so in default shall continue as an obligation of the Lessee until the amount in
default shall have been fully paid.
(d) Whenever any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under this
Lease Agreement, the Trustee may, but except as otherwise provided in the Indenture
shall not be obligated to, exercise any or all of the rights of the Lessor under this Article,
upon notice as required to the Lessor. In addition, the Trustee shall have available to it
all of the remedies prescribed in the Indenture.
(e) Any amounts collected pursuant to action taken under the immediately
preceding paragraph (d) (other than sums collected for the Lessor on account of the
Lessor’s Unassigned Rights, which sums shall be paid directly to the Lessor), after
reimbursement of any costs incurred by the Lessor or the Trustee in connection therewith,
shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture.
(f) If the Lessor or the Trustee shall have proceeded to enforce their rights
under this Lease Agreement and such proceedings shall have been discontinued or
abandoned for any reason or shall have been determined adversely to the Lessor or the
Trustee, then and in every such case, the Lessee, the Lessor and the Trustee shall be
restored to their respective positions and rights hereunder, and all rights, remedies and
powers of the Lessee, the Lessor and the Trustee shall continue as though no such
proceedings had been taken.
(g) In the event of any payment by the Lessor, the Lessor shall be subrogated
to all of Lessee’s rights of recovery therefor against any Person and the Lessee shall
execute and deliver all documents and instruments and perform all actions necessary to
secure such rights of the Lessor.
Section 10.03. No Remedy Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to
the Lessor is intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each and
every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given
under this Lease Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No
delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default shall impair any such
right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right or power may be
exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle the
Lessor to exercise any remedy reserved to it in this Article, it shall not be necessary to give any
notice, other than notice required herein or by applicable law. Such rights and remedies given
the Lessor hereunder shall also extend to the Trustee, the Beneficial Owners and the Registered
Owners of the Bonds, subject to the Indenture.
Section 10.04. Agreement to Pay Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses. In the event the
Lessee should breach any of the provisions of this Lease Agreement and the Lessor or the
Trustee should employ attorneys or incur other expenses for the collection of Lease Payments or
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the enforcement of performance or observance of any obligation or agreement on the part of any
Lessee herein contained, the Lessee agrees that it will on demand therefore pay to the Lessor and
the Trustee, as the case may be, the reasonable fees of such attorneys and such other reasonable
expenses incurred by the Lessor and the Trustee. The obligations of the Lessee arising under this
Section 10.04 shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding the final payment of the
Bonds or the termination of this Lease Agreement for any reason.
Section 10.05. Waiver. In the event any agreement contained in this Lease Agreement
should be breached by any party and thereafter waived by any other party, such waiver shall be
limited to the particular breach waived and shall not be deemed to waive any other breach
hereunder. In view of the assignment of the Lessor’s rights in and under this Lease Agreement
to the Authority under the Loan Agreement and then to the Trustee under the Indenture, the
Lessor shall have no power to waive any Event of Default hereunder without the consent of the
Trustee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver of an Event of Default under the Loan
Agreement or the Indenture or a rescission of a declaration of acceleration of the Bonds and a
rescission and annulment of its consequences shall constitute a waiver of the corresponding
Event of Default under this Lease Agreement and a rescission and annulment of its
consequences; provided, that no such waiver or rescission shall extend to or affect any
subsequent or other default hereunder or impair any right consequent thereon.
Section 10.06. Treatment of Funds in Bankruptcy. The Lessee acknowledges and
agrees that in the event the Lessee commences a case under the United States Bankruptcy Code
located at 11 U.S.C. § 101 et. seq. (the “Bankruptcy Code”) or is the subject of an involuntary
case that results in an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code: (i) amounts on deposit in any
of the Funds are not, nor shall they be deemed to be, property of the Lessee’s bankruptcy estate
as defined by § 541 of the Bankruptcy Code; (ii) that in no event shall the Lessee assert, claim or
contend that amounts on deposit in any of the Funds are property of the Lessee’s bankruptcy
estate; and (iii) that amounts on deposit in any of the Funds are held in trust solely for the benefit
of the Registered Owners and the Beneficial Owners, shall be applied only in accordance with
the provisions of the Indenture, and the Lessee has no legal, equitable or reversionary interest in,
or right to, such amounts.
ARTICLE XI
[RESERVED]
ARTICLE XII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 12.01. Notices. All notices, certificates or other communications hereunder
shall be sufficiently given and shall be deemed given when mailed by Electronic Means, certified
mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, facsimile or overnight courier, addressed as
follows:
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If to the Lessee: The High Desert “Partnership in Academic Excellence”
Foundation, Incorporated
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Attention: Lisa Lamb, President/CEO
Telephone: (716) 946-5414
Email: LLamb@lcer.org
with a copy to: Young, Minney & Corr LLP
655 University Avenue, #150
Sacramento, California 95825
Attention: Sarah Kollman, Esq.
Telephone: (916) 646-1400
Email: skollman@mycharterlaw.com
If to the Lessor: 230 South Waterman Avenue LLC
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Attention: Lisa Lamb, President/CEO
Telephone: (716) 946-5414
Email: LLamb@lcer.org
with a copy to: Young, Minney & Corr LLP
655 University Avenue, #150
Sacramento, California 95825
Attention: Sarah Kollman, Esq.
Telephone: (916) 646-1400
Email: skollman@mycharterlaw.com
If to the Authority: California Enterprise Development Authority
2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 275
Sacramento, California 95833
Attention: Chair
Telephone: (916) 448-8252
Email: gsahota@caled.org
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If to the Trustee: Wilmington Trust, National Association
650 Town Center Drive, Suite 800
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Telephone: (714) 384-4153
If to the Underwriters BB&T Capital Markets
1880 Century Park East, Suite 400
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: Debra Boyd
Telephone: (310) 975-8387
Email: dsboyd@bbandtcm.com
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
777 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 850
Los Angeles, California 90017
Attention: John Solarczyk
Telephone: (213) 362-4115
Email: john.solarczyk@rbccm.com
A duplicate copy of each notice, certificate or other communication given hereunder by
the Lessor or the Lessee shall also be given to the Trustee. The Authority, the Lessor, the Lessee
or the Trustee may, by notice hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to which
subsequent notices, certificates or other communications shall be sent.
Section 12.02. Binding Effect. This Lease Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and
shall be binding upon the Lessor and the Lessee, and their respective successors and assigns,
subject, however, to the limitations contained in Section 8.02, Article IX and Section 12.12
hereof.
Section 12.03. Severability. In the event any provision of this Lease Agreement shall
be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not
invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof.
Section 12.04. Third Party Beneficiaries. Each of the Authority, Indemnified Parties
and the Registered Owners are intended “Third Party Beneficiaries” of this Lease Agreement.
Nothing in this Lease Agreement shall confer any right upon any person other than parties
hereto, and those specifically designated as Third Party Beneficiaries of this Lease Agreement.
Section 12.05. Net Lease. This Lease Agreement shall be deemed and construed to be a
“triple net lease,” and the Lessee shall pay absolutely net during the Lease Term, the Base Lease
Payments, Additional Lease Payments and all other payments required hereunder, free of any
deductions, and without abatement, deduction or setoff (other than credits against the Base Lease
Payments expressly provided for in this Lease Agreement).
Section 12.06. Amendments, Changes And Modifications. Except as otherwise
provided in this Lease Agreement or in the Indenture, this Lease Agreement may not be
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effectively amended, changed, modified, altered or terminated without the written consent of the
Authority and the Trustee.
Section 12.07. Execution in Counterparts. This Lease Agreement may be executed in
several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one
and the same instrument.
Section 12.08. Governing Law. This Lease Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws and judicial decisions of the State, except as such laws
may be preempted by any federal rules, regulations and laws. Unless otherwise required by
California law, the parties hereto expressly acknowledge and agree that any judicial action to
interpret or enforce the terms of this Lease Agreement shall be brought and maintained in State
and federal courts in San Bernardino County, California or the United States Bankruptcy Court
in any case involving or having jurisdiction over the Lessee or the Facilities. To the extent that
any provision of this Lease Agreement conflicts with any provision of the Charter School Act in
effect on the date of final execution of this Lease Agreement, the provisions of the Charter
School Act shall control.
Section 12.09. Filing. The Lessee shall cause the security interest in any personal
property comprising a part of the Series 2020 Facilities granted to the Authority and the
assignment of such security interest to the Trustee to be perfected by the filing of financing
statements which shall fully comply with the California Uniform Commercial Code in the office
of the Secretary of State of California and in such other office as is at the time provided by law
as the proper place for the filing thereof. The parties further agree that all necessary continuation
statements shall be filed by the Lessee within the time prescribed by the California Uniform
Commercial Code in order to continue such security interests.
Section 12.10. Cancellation at Expiration of Lease Term. Upon the termination of
this Lease Agreement, and provided the Bonds have been fully retired and all amounts due
hereunder have been paid in full, the Lessor shall deliver to the Lessee any documents and take
or cause the Trustee and/or the Authority to take such actions as may be necessary to evidence
the termination of this Lease Agreement and the discharge of the Lien of the Deed of Trust.
Section 12.11. No Pecuniary Liability of Authority. No provision, covenant or
agreement contained in this Lease Agreement, or any obligations herein imposed upon the
Authority, or the breach thereof, shall constitute an indebtedness or liability of the Authority
within the meaning of any State constitutional provision or statutory limitation or shall constitute
or give rise to a pecuniary liability of the Authority, any member, officer or agent of the
Authority or a charge against the Authority’s general credit. The Authority has no taxing power.
In making the agreements, provisions and covenants set forth in this Lease Agreement, the
Authority has not obligated itself except with respect to the application of the Lease Payments, as
hereinabove provided.
Section 12.12. No Personal Liability of Officials of Lessee, Lessor, Authority or
Trustee. None of the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the
Authority, the Trustee, the Lessor or the Lessee contained herein shall be deemed to be
covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements or obligations of any official, member, officer,
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agent or employee of the Authority, the Trustee, the Lessor or the Lessee in his or her individual
capacity, and no recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, or
interest on the Bonds or for any claim based thereon or any claim hereunder against any official,
officer, member, agent or employee of the Authority, the Lessor or the Lessee or any officer,
member, agent, servant or employee of the Trustee or any natural person executing any Bond,
including any officer or employee of the Trustee.
Section 12.13. No Warranty by Lessor. THE LESSEE RECOGNIZES THAT,
BECAUSE THE COMPONENTS OF THE SERIES 2020 FACILITIES HAVE BEEN AND
ARE TO BE SELECTED BY IT, THE LESSOR HAS NOT MADE ANY INSPECTION OF
THE SERIES 2020 FACILITIES OR OF ANY FIXTURE OR OTHER ITEM CONSTITUTING
A PORTION THEREOF, AND THE LESSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE
SAME OR THE LOCATION, USE, DESCRIPTION, DESIGN, MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR USE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, CONDITION OR DURABILITY
THEREOF, OR AS TO THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
THEREIN, IT BEING AGREED THAT ALL RISKS INCIDENT THERETO ARE TO BE
BORNE BY THE LESSEE. IN THE EVENT OF ANY DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY OF ANY
NATURE IN THE SERIES 2020 FACILITIES OR ANY FIXTURE OR OTHER ITEM
CONSTITUTING A PORTION THEREOF, WHETHER PATENT OR LATENT, THE
LESSOR SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY WITH RESPECT
THERETO. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION HAVE BEEN NEGOTIATED AND
ARE INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE EXCLUSION AND NEGATION OF ANY
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS BY THE LESSOR, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WITH RESPECT TO THE SERIES 2020 FACILITIES OR ANY FIXTURE OR OTHER ITEM
CONSTITUTING A PORTION THEREOF, WHETHER ARISING PURSUANT TO THE
UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OR ANY OTHER LAW NOW OR HEREAFTER IN
EFFECT.
Section 12.14. Prior Agreements Superseded. This Lease Agreement, together with
all agreements executed by the parties concurrently herewith or in conjunction with the initial
issuance of a Series of Bonds, shall completely and fully supersede all other prior understandings
or agreements, both written and oral, between the Lessor and the Lessee relating to the Facilities.
Section 12.15. Covenant by Lessee With Respect to Statements, Representations
and Warranties. It is understood by the Lessee that all such statements, representations and
warranties made by it in this Lease Agreement shall be deemed to have been relied upon by the
Authority as an inducement to issue the Bonds, and that if any such statements, representations
and warranties were false at the time they were made or (with respect to those representations
and warranties which are to continue) are breached during the term hereof, such
misrepresentation or breach shall constitute a breach of this Lease Agreement which may give
rise to an Event of Default hereunder.
Section 12.16. Captions. The captions and headings in this Lease Agreement are for
convenience only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provisions or
sections of this Lease Agreement.
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Section 12.17. Lease Payments Due on Holidays. If the date for making any Lease
Payment or the last date for performance of any act or the exercise of any right, as provided in
this Lease Agreement is not a Business Day, such Lease Payments may be made or act
performed or right exercised on the next succeeding Business Day unless otherwise provided
herein, with the same force and effect as if done on the nominal date provided in this Lease
Agreement.
Section 12.18. Provision of General Application. Any consent or approval of the
Lessor required pursuant to this Lease Agreement shall be in writing and shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Section 12.19. Survival. Notwithstanding the payment in full of the Bonds, the
discharge of the Indenture, and the termination or expiration of the Loan Agreement and the
Series 2020 Promissory Note and this Lease Agreement, all provisions in this Lease Agreement
concerning (a) the tax-exempt status of the Tax-Exempt Bonds (including, but not limited to
provisions concerning the payment of the Rebate Amount), (b) the interpretation of this Lease
Agreement, (c) the governing law, (d) the forum for resolving disputes, (e) the Authority’s right
to rely on facts or certificates, (f) the indemnity of the Indemnified Parties, and (g) the
Authority’s and Trustee’s lack of pecuniary liability shall survive and remain in full force and
effect.
Section 12.20. Notice of Change in Fact. The Lessee will notify the Lessor, the
Authority, the Underwriter and the Trustee promptly after the Lessee becomes aware of (i) any
change in any material fact or circumstance represented or warranted by the Lessee in this Lease
Agreement or in connection with the issuance of a Series of Bonds which would make any such
representation or warranty false when made, (ii) any default or event which, with notice or lapse
of time or both, could become an Event of Default under this Lease Agreement, the Loan
Agreement or the Indenture or any of Lessee’s Document, specifying in each case the nature
thereof and what action the Lessee has taken, is taking, and/or proposes to take with respect
thereto, (iii) any Internal Revenue Service audit of the Lessee or the Bonds, (iv) any material
litigation affecting the Bonds, the Lessee or the Facilities, and (v) any default in any
indebtedness of the Lessee.
Section 12.21. CASp Disclosure. California Civil Code Section 1938 requires Lessor to
notify Lessee whether the Premises has undergone inspection by a Certified Access Specialist
(“CASp”), as defined in California Civil Code Section 55.52. Lessor hereby states to Lessee
that, as of the date this Lease is executed, the property of which the Premises is a part has not
undergone such inspection. A CASp can inspect the Premises and determine whether the
Premises comply with all of the applicable construction related accessibility standards under
California state law. Although California state law does not require a CASp inspection of the
Premises, the Lessor may not prohibit Lessee from obtaining a CASp inspection of the Premises
for the occupancy or potential occupancy of Lessee, if requested by Lessee. The Parties shall
mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp inspection, the
payment of the fee for the CASp inspection, and the cost of making any repairs necessary to
correct violations of construction related accessibility standards within the Premises.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall be solely responsible for any such inspections and
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for any repairs that may be deemed necessary in connection with such inspections, and in any
case, Lessor shall have the opportunity to have a representative present at any such inspection.
Section 12.22. Energy Use Disclosure Program. Lessee hereby acknowledges that
Lessor may be required to disclose certain information concerning the energy performance of the
Premises (the “Energy Disclosure Information”) pursuant to California Public Resources Code
Section 25402.10 and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto (collectively the “Energy
Disclosure Requirements”). If and to the extent not prohibited by applicable laws, Lessee hereby
waives any right Lessee may have to receive the Energy Disclosure Information, including,
without limitation, any right Lessee may have to terminate this Lease as a result of Lessor’s
failure to disclose such information. Further, Lessee hereby releases Lessor from any and all
losses, costs, damages, expenses and/or liabilities relating to, arising out of and/or resulting from
the Energy Disclosure Requirements, including, without limitation, any liabilities arising as a
result of Lessor’s failure to disclose the Energy Disclosure Information to Lessee prior to the
execution of this Lease. Lessee’s acknowledgment of the AS-IS condition of the Premises
pursuant to the terms of this Lease shall be deemed to include the energy performance of the
Premises. Lessee further acknowledges that pursuant to the Energy Disclosure Requirements,
Lessor may be required in the future to disclose information concerning Lessee’s energy usage to
certain third parties, including, without limitation, prospective purchasers, lenders and lessees of
the Premises (the “Energy Use Disclosure”) and Lessee agrees to provide Lessor with all such
information as Lessor may require in order to satisfy the Energy Disclosure Requirements.
Lessee hereby (i) consents to all such Energy Use Disclosures, and (ii) acknowledges that Lessor
shall not be required to notify Lessee of any Energy Disclosure Information. Further, Lessee
hereby releases Lessor from any and all losses, costs, damages, expenses and liabilities relating
to, arising out of and/or resulting from any Energy Use Disclosure. The terms of this Section
shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.
Section 12.23. Waiver of Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Code. The
Lessor and Lessee hereby waive any rights to remedies under Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of
the California Civil Code.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Lessor and the Lessee have caused this Lease Agreement
to be executed in their respective corporate names by their duly authorized officers, all as of the
date first above written.
230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE LLC, a California limited liability company, as Lessor
By: Lisa Lamb, Authorized Signatory
THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE”
FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED, a
California nonprofit public benefit corporation,
as Lessee
By:
Sharon Page, Vice Chairman
(Lease Agreement – Norton Science and Language Academy, Series 2020)
TERMS ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED
WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as Trustee
By:
Authorized Signatory
(Lease Agreement – Norton Science and Language Academy, Series 2020)
A-1
EXHIBIT A
Base Lease Payment Schedule
[TO BE PROVIDED]
B-1
EXHIBIT B
Real Property Description
[TO BE PROVIDED]
C-1
EXHIBIT C
Form of No Default Certificate
Date:
LESSEE CERTIFICATE
TO: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE
“TRUSTEE”), UNDER THE INDENTURE OF TRUST, DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2020,
BY AND BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) AND THE TRUSTEE.
The undersigned Authorized Representative of the Lessee hereby certifies that (i) a
review of the activities of the Lessee during the preceding Fiscal Year of Lessee and Lessee’s
performance under the Lessee Documents has been made under his or her supervision; and (ii)
he or she is familiar with the provisions of this Lease Agreement and the Tax Regulatory
Agreement and, to the best of his or her knowledge, based upon such review and familiarity, the
Lessee has fulfilled all of its obligations hereunder and thereunder throughout the Fiscal Year,
and that there have been no defaults under this Lease Agreement or the Tax Regulatory
Agreement or, if there has been a default in the fulfillment of any such obligation in such Fiscal
Year, specifying each such default known to him or her and the nature and the status thereof and
the actions taken or being taken to correct such default.
THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” FOUNDATION,
INCORPORATED, a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation, as Lessee
By:
Authorized Representative
EXHIBIT D
Form of Coverage Ratio Certificate
Date:
LESSEE CERTIFICATE
TO: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE
“TRUSTEE”), UNDER THE INDENTURE OF TRUST, DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2020,
BY AND BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) AND THE TRUSTEE.
The undersigned Authorized Representative of the Lessee hereby certifies that the Debt
Service Coverage Ratio for the period ending [DATE] was _______.
THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” FOUNDATION,
INCORPORATED, a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation, as Lessee
By:
Authorized Representative
GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT
COUNTY:COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0831
CITY:CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
290 N. D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
TENANT:230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE, LLC
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
GUARANTOR:HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, INC.
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
PROPERTY:Certain real property legally described on Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and depicted in the plat on Exhibit “B”
and known as 230 S. Waterman Avenue, San
Bernardino, California, comprising approximately 15.63
acres
COUNTY CONTRACT NO: _________________
RECITALS
CITY and COUNTY are the owners of that certain real property legallyA.
described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and depicted in the plat on Exhibit “B” and
known as 230 S. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, California, comprising
approximately 15.63 acres (the “Property”). In its capacity as an owner, the CITY
appoints the COUNTY as the CITY’s authorized agent to act on behalf of the CITY in
the administration of this Lease unless expressly provided otherwise in this Lease
and all references to LANDLORD in this Lease shall collectively mean the CITY and
COUNTY, provided that unless otherwise expressly provided otherwise in this Lease,
the COUNTY shall act as authorized agent for the CITY. For avoidance of doubt, all
references to City and County in this Lease shall refer to its respective capacities as
the owners of the Property and nothing in this Lease precludes or shall be interpreted
to preclude City or County from acting in its respective capacities as regulatory
bodies with jurisdiction over the Property.
TENANT desires to lease the Property from LANDLORD for use as aB.
public charter school with the intent that TENANT sublease the Property to TENANT’s
affiliate, High Desert Partnership In Academic Excellence Foundation, Inc., for
TENANT’s affiliate to construct certain charter school improvements thereon (“Charter
School Improvements”) and to operate a public charter school facility known as the
Norton Science and Language Academy under a charter granted by the San
Bernardino County Board of Education. TENANT’s affiliate desires to guarantee
TENANT’s obligations under the Lease and shall be referred to as the
“GUARANTOR.”
As consideration for the Lease of the Property to TENANT and in lieu ofC.
TENANT’s monetary payment of monthly rent for the duration of the initial term of the
Ground Lease, TENANT shall construct or have constructed a new preschool facility
and site improvements (“Preschool Improvements”) for COUNTY under the state
preschool and federal “Head Start” programs in accordance with a separate
Improvement Agreement executed by COUNTY and GUARANTOR on even date with
this Lease on that certain real property known as 205 Allen Street, San Bernardino,
California, comprising approximately 2.23 acres (“Head Start Parcel”), which is owned
by the County and the City, which is located adjacent to the Property.
TENANT or an affiliate of TENANT intends to obtain tax-exemptD.
financing, which shall be used to construct the Charter School Improvements on the
Property and the Preschool Improvements on the Head Start Parcel with TENANT’s
leasehold interest in the Property to serve as collateral for said financing, provided
that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease or in any financing
documents, this Lease shall not in any way encumber the Head Start Parcel or the
Preschool Improvements.
REFERENCE PAGES
COUNTY:County of San Bernardino
CITY:
LANDLORD:
City of San Bernardino
Collectively, the City and the County, provided that for
purposes of this Lease, the County shall act as
authorized agent for the City unless expressly provided
otherwise in this Lease.
LANDLORD’S NOTICE
ADDRESS:
County of San Bernardino
Attn: Real Estate Services Department
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Third Floor
San Bernardino, California 92415-0831
and
City of San Bernardino
Attn: City Manager
290 N. D. Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
TENANT:230 South Waterman Avenue, LLC,
a California limited liability company
TENANT’S NOTICE ADDRESS:230 South Waterman Avenue, LLC
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley CA 92307
GUARANTOR High Desert Partnership in Academic Excellence
Foundation, Inc.,
a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
PROPERTY:Certain real property legally described on Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and depicted in the plat on Exhibit “B”
and known as 230 S. Waterman Avenue, San
Bernardino, California, comprising approximately 15.63
acres
USE:Public charter school serving some combination of
grades transitional kindergarten (TK) through 12
operating under a charter granted by the San
Bernardino County Board of Education and ancillary
administrative office uses and for no other purposes
LEASE COMMENCEMENT DATE:
LEASE TERM:
OPTION TO EXTEND
LEASE TERM:
On the date that the last of the parties has executed this
Lease
Fifty (50) Years from the Lease Commencement Date
unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Lease
One (1) Option for Twenty (20) Years on the terms and
conditions set forth in the Lease
EXHIBITS
“A” Property - Legal Description
“B” Property - Plat
“C” Form of Subordination and Attornment Agreement
“D” List of Former County Officials
“E” Form of Guaranty of Lease
“F” Form of Sublease for Affiliate Transferees
LEASE AGREEMENT
By this Lease, LANDLORD, as lessor, leases to TENANT, as lessee, and
TENANT leases from LANDLORD, the Property on the terms and conditions set forth
in this Lease. The Reference Pages, including all terms defined thereon, and Recitals
are incorporated into and made a part of this Lease. The LANDLORD and TENANT
shall each be referred to as a “Party” and shall collectively be referred to as the
“Parties.”
PROPERTY.LANDLORD, in consideration of covenants and conditions1.
herein set forth, hereby leases to TENANT and TENANT leases from LANDLORD the
Property on the terms and conditions set forth in this Lease. The Property is more
particularly described in the legal description set forth on Exhibit “A” and depicted in
the plat set forth on Exhibit “B” hereto. The Property is leased to TENANT in AS-IS
condition, subject to all easements, reservations, restrictions, rights and rights-of-way.
For avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease,
the Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Head Start Parcel is not part of
the Property leased by TENANT under this Lease and is not subject to this Lease.
USE. The Property shall be used only for the Use set forth on the2.
Reference Pages and for no other purpose. TENANT shall not use or permit the use
of the Property in a manner that is unlawful or immoral, creates waste or a nuisance,
or causes damage to the Property or neighboring properties. TENANT shall not do or
permit anything to be done in, on, under, or about the Property which will in any way
obstruct, interfere, injure, annoy, or disturb the rights of occupants or visitors to the
Property or the neighboring properties. TENANT shall not sell or permit the sale of
any alcoholic beverages from the Property. TENANT agrees that any personal
property that is stored outside will be stored in a neat and orderly manner
Unattractive and/or unsightly outside storage shall not be permitted in public view
under any circumstances. TENANT shall not place or permit the placement on the
Property or maintain or permit the maintenance on the Property of any modular,
portable, temporary, prefabricated, or similar structure during the Term of this Lease.
TENANT shall comply with all Applicable Laws related to the use and development of
the Property, including the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, as
may be amended. Upon development of the Charter School Improvements and
occupancy of the same on the Property by TENANT, the same shall conclusively be
deemed to be fit and proper for the purposes for which TENANT shall use the
Property.
TERM.3.
Term. The obligations of the Parties pursuant to this Lease shallA.
commence on the Lease Commencement Date and shall expire upon the expiration or
earlier termination of the Lease Term as set forth in the Reference Pages (“Initial
Term”), unless extended as provided in Paragraph B of this Section.
Option to Extend Term. TENANT shall have one (1) option toB.
extend the Initial Term of the Lease for twenty (20) years (the “Lease Term Extension
Option”) in accordance with the following provisions:
TENANT shall have one (1) option to extend the Term as1.
to the Property by twenty (20) years (the “Lease Term Extension Option”) on the
same terms and conditions as the Lease, except for Monthly Rent for the Property. To
exercise the Lease Term Extension Option, TENANT shall provide CITY and
COUNTY with concurrent written notice of such exercise no more than eighteen (18)
months and no less than twelve (12) months prior to the end of the Initial Term. If the
TENANT exercises the Lease Term Extension Option, such term shall be referred to
as the “Extended Term.”
The Monthly Rent for the Property during the initial year of2.
the Extended Term shall be adjusted by good faith negotiation of the Parties to the
fair market monthly rental rate then prevailing based on the monthly rental rate of
comparable leased properties in the County of San Bernardino. Thereafter, the
monthly rental rate for each subsequent year during the Extended Term shall be
increased by a market escalation factor (for instance, a percentage or fixed annual
increases) then prevailing for comparable leased properties in the County of San
Bernardino (the monthly rental rate for the initial year of the Extended Term and the
annual escalation factor shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as the “FMV
Rent”). If the Parties have been unable to agree on the FMV Rent for the Property
within five (5) months of TENANT's exercise of its option, said FMV Rent shall be
determined through arbitration conducted in accordance with the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. If the FMV Rent for the
Property is determined by arbitration and TENANT does not, for any reason, agree
with such determination, TENANT shall have the right to terminate the Lease by
providing LANDLORD with written notice not later than thirty (30) days after
TENANT’s receipt of the arbitration-determined FMV Rent. In the event TENANT does
not so terminate the Lease, TENANT shall commence paying the arbitration-
determined FMV Rent on the first day of the Extended Term and on the first day of
each calendar month thereafter with the arbitration-determined annual escalations on
each anniversary of the first day of the Extended Term for the duration of the
Extended Term. Unless individually referred to, the Initial Term and the Extended
Term, if any, shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as the “Term.”
Effect of Default on Extension Option. If TENANT is in3.
Default of this Lease at the time of exercise of the Lease Term Extension Option or at
any time thereafter up to the commencement date of the Extended Term, LANDLORD
agrees to provide written notice to TENANT of any existing Defaults during such
period. If TENANT fails to cure such Default to the reasonable satisfaction of
LANDLORD on or prior to the later of six (6) months prior to end of the Initial Term or
thirty (30) days after notice, then the Extended Term shall not commence and
TENANT’s exercise of the Lease Term Extension Option shall be deemed null and
void and this Lease shall automatically expire at the end of the Initial Term. If
TENANT is in Default at any time during the final six (6) months of the Initial Term
beyond any applicable notice and cure period, then the Extended Term shall not
commence and TENANT’s exercise of the Lease Term Extension Option shall be
deemed null and void and this Lease shall automatically expire at the end of the
Initial Term. For avoidance of doubt, nothing in this paragraph shall limit
LANDLORD’s rights to pursue any rights and remedies resulting from any Default
occurring at the time of TENANT’s exercise of the Lease Term Extension Option and
before the commencement of the Extended Term.
CONSIDERATION.4.
Rent. In lieu of TENANT’s monetary payment of Monthly Rent forA.
the Property during the Initial Term and as a material inducement the willingness of
LANDLORD to enter into this Lease, TENANT shall, at no cost to LANDLORD,
construct or have constructed the Preschool Improvements on the separate Head
Start Parcel in accordance with a separate Improvement Agreement executed by
COUNTY and GUARANTOR on the same date as this Lease (“Improvement
Agreement”) and perform or have performed certain obligations regarding the
Preschool Improvements , as more specifically set forth in the Improvement
Agreement. The Parties agree that the value of the monetary monthly rent for the
Property for the duration of the Initial Lease Term is equivalent to the value of the
Preschool Improvements to be constructed and the other obligations to be performed
by or on behalf of TENANT under the Improvement Agreement.
Performance by Guarantor. In accordance with the terms of anB.
Improvement Agreement, GUARANTOR shall, on behalf of TENANT, construct the
Preschool Improvements on the separate Head Start Parcel in accordance with the
Improvement Agreement and perform certain obligations regarding the Preschool
Improvements, as more specifically set forth in the Improvement Agreement. The
Parties acknowledge and agree that GUARANTOR’s failure to perform
GUARANTOR’s obligations under the Improvement Agreement shall not relieve
TENANT from TENANT’s obligations to comply with Section 4.A.
Additional Consideration. As additional consideration for thisC.
Lease, TENANT agrees that any improvements that are permitted under this Lease,
including but not limited to the Charter School Improvements and all utilities installed
at the Property, shall become the property of LANDLORD at the end of the Term or
any earlier termination thereof without compensation to TENANT. TENANT shall
execute any documentation necessary to transfer such improvements to LANDLORD
without encumbrance at the end of the Term or any earlier termination thereof.
Late Payment Fees and Interest. If any monthly rent or otherD.
monetary sums due under this Lease (collectively, “Rents”) are not paid when due
and payable, TENANT shall pay to LANDLORD an additional fifty and 00/100 Dollars
($50.00) for each overdue Rent as an administrative processing charge. The Parties
agree that this administrative processing charge represents a fair and reasonable
estimate of the costs that LANDLORD will incur by reason of the overdue Rent.
Acceptance of any administrative processing charge shall not constitute a waiver of
TENANT's default with respect to the overdue Rent or prevent LANDLORD from
exercising any of the other rights and remedies available to LANDLORD. Rents not
paid when due shall bear simple interest from date due at the rate of one and one-
half percent (1½%) per month until fully paid.
LEASEHOLD ENCUMBRANCES5.
A. Non-Subordination of Landlord Fee Interest and Head Start
Parcel. This Lease and all rights and interests of TENANT or any person claiming
through or under TENANT’s leasehold interest herein is and shall at all times be
subject and subordinate to LANDLORD’s fee interest in the Property. In no event
shall LANDLORD be required to or be deemed to have subordinated or encumbered
any portion of its fee interest in the Property as security for any TENANT financing. In
the event of any conflict between any financing and loan documents and this Lease,
this Lease shall control and neither TENANT nor any leasehold encumbrance holder
shall obtain any greater rights in the Property than the TENANT possesses under this
Lease. For avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Lease, the Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding anything to
the contrary in this Lease or in any financing documents, this Lease shall not in any
way encumber the Head Start Parcel or the Preschool Improvements thereon.
B. CONSTRUCTION FINANCING.
1. To finance or refinance development of the Property and
the construction of the Charter School Improvements thereon and the construction of
the Preschool Improvements on the Head Start Parcel and for no other purpose,
TENANT may encumber its leasehold interest in the Property under this Lease to a
lender furnishing construction financing to TENANT (or permanent financing to
reimburse TENANT for the costs of said construction), provided that in no event shall
the Head Start Parcel or the Preschool Improvements be encumbered in any manner.
The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that TENANT shall not have the right to
encumber its leasehold interest in the Property to finance any other charter schools,
programs, or foundations operated by TENANT or any of its affiliates. The proposed
lender or beneficiary of any encumbrance under this Section 5.B must be reasonably
approved by LANDLORD (such approved mortgagee or beneficiary shall be referred
to herein as “LENDER”), which approval may be subject to terms and conditions
reasonably acceptable to LANDLORD, including but not limited to that TENANT is not
in Default at the time of approval, all relevant financing documents shall be delivered
to LANDLORD for review at least thirty (30) days prior to closing, the Lease controls
in the event of any conflict, and LENDER promptly re-conveys all leasehold interest
upon repayment. LANDLORD agrees to promptly and diligently review all financing
documents provided by TENANT, and shall provide written notice to TENANT of any
objections within fifteen (15) business days after delivery. If the encumbrance is
approved by LANDLORD, the Parties and LENDER shall execute an agreement in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit “C” hereto with respect to such lien or
encumbrance (referred to herein as an “Approved Encumbrance”) to confirm the terms
of the remainder of this Section B. LANDLORD agrees to execute an estoppel
certificate in a form reasonably approved by LANDLORD to certify the status of the
Lease and the performance by TENANT of its obligations hereunder. COUNTY’s
RESD Director shall have the authority to review encumbrance requests, and if
approved, to execute on behalf of LANDLORD the form of Exhibit “C” and an estoppel
certificate in a form approved by LANDLORD’s counsel. The CITY hereby authorizes
the COUNTY’s RESD Director to execute such documents as an authorized agent for
the CITY, provided that the CITY has been given a minimum of ten (10) days prior
written notice of such execution. Any encumbrance without LANDLORD's approval
shall be void and shall constitute a default under this Lease. LANDLORD’s approval
to any one encumbrance shall not constitute a waiver of LANDLORD’s right to require
approval to any subsequent encumbrance. LANDLORD hereby consents to the
encumbrance of TENANT’s leasehold interest to Wilmington Trust, as trustee under
the Indenture of Trust dated as of June 1, 2020 by and between California Enterprise
Development Authority, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, pursuant to which
the California Enterprise Development Authority Charter School Revenue Bonds
(Norton Science and Language Academy Project) Tax-Exempt Series 2020A and
California Enterprise Development Authority Charter School Revenue Bonds will be
issued to finance the construction of the Charter School Improvements on the
Property and the Preschool Improvements on the Head Start Parcel, subject to the
parties and said trustee’s execution of a subordination agreement substantially in the
form of Exhibit ”C”.
2. Upon default by TENANT under any of the terms of an
Approved Encumbrance, subject to the terms of this Lease, LENDER may exercise
any rights provided in such Approved Encumbrance, provided that before any sale of
TENANT’s leasehold interest, whether under power of sale or foreclosure, LENDER
shall give to LANDLORD written notice of the same character and duration as is
required to be given to TENANT by the terms of the Approved Encumbrance or the
laws of the State of California.
3. If any default under an Approved Encumbrance shall
continue after the giving of LENDER’s notice, LANDLORD, prior to sale of the
leasehold interest, shall have the right to correct such default at TENANT’s cost,
which shall be reimbursed by TENANT upon demand, and/or exercise LANDLORD’s
remedies, including but not limited to initiating an action to terminate this Lease,
provided that at LENDER’s request, LANDLORD shall enter into a new Lease with
LENDER on the same terms as this Lease for the remainder of the term of this
Lease.
4. If a sale or foreclosure under an Approved Encumbrance
occurs or if the LENDER or its assignee acquires the leasehold interest by
assignment in lieu of foreclosure, LENDER or said permitted assignee, as successor
in interest to TENANT, will be bound by all the terms of this Lease and will assume
all the obligations of TENANT hereunder, including, but not limited to, TENANT’s
obligations in Paragraph 4.A.
5. As long as the Approved Encumbrance remains in effect, a
LENDER shall have the same rights as the TENANT has under this Lease, at any
time during the Term, to enter the Property to (A) do any act or thing required of
TENANT hereunder, within the time TENANT is required to perform such act or thing
hereunder, whenever failure to do such act or thing would constitute a default
hereunder, provided that prior to any Default, LENDER shall provide written notice to
LANDLORD if LENDER acts on behalf of TENANT; and/or (B) cure any Default; and
LANDLORD shall accept such performance or cure by a LENDER as if TENANT had
performed. No LENDER shall be required to cure any default of TENANT unless
such LENDER has elected to acquire the leasehold interest in writing or via
foreclosure or deed in lieu thereof. Any notice to TENANT given pursuant to this
Lease, including notice of a default or a termination of this Lease, shall be delivered
simultaneously to any such LENDER if LENDER has provided its notice address to
LANDLORD. LANDLORD agrees that if TENANT fails to cure any default under the
Lease within the time provided for in the Lease, except for defaults due to TENANT’s
failure to pay monetary Monthly Rent, TENANT’s failure to comply with Section 4.A of
the Lease, or GUARANTOR’s failure to construct and complete the Preschool
Improvements on the Head Start Parcel in accordance with the Improvement
Agreement for which no additional time shall be granted to LENDER (unless
expressly set forth in the Improvement Agreement), LENDER shall have an additional
ten (10) business days after LENDER’s receipt of written notice of Default within
which to cure such default, provided if such Default is of a nature that it cannot
reasonably be cured within ten (10) business days then so long as LENDER
commences cure within said ten (10) business days and thereafter diligently
prosecutes such cure to completion, (A) if possession of the Property is not required
to prosecute and complete a cure of the Default, LENDER shall have a reasonable
period to cure such Default, not to exceed 30 days from LENDER’s receipt of the
written notice of Default, (B) if possession of the Property is required to prosecute
and complete a cure of a Default (other than a Default described in Section 18.A.2
hereof), LENDER shall have a reasonable period to cure such Default, not to exceed
such time as reasonably necessary to obtain possession of the Property plus 60 days
or (C) LENDER shall have a reasonable period to cure any Default described in
Section 18.A.2 hereof not to exceed such time as reasonably necessary to obtain
possession of the Property plus 365 days..by entering into a new sublease agreement
with a duly authorized replacement charter school operator or other lawful educational
user, provided that, immediately upon obtaining possession, and until commencement
of the new sublease, LENDER covenants and agrees to diligently perform building
maintenance and groundskeeping services as necessary to immediately remedy any
condition of blight or unsightly appearance in the Charter School Improvements.
6. LANDLORD shall provide LENDER with notice at the same
time that it provides notice to TENANT of any Default, including those that would
result in any surrender of the Property or termination of the Lease. No amendment of
the Lease that modifies any of its material economic terms, including this Section 5,
or the Term shall be valid without LENDER’s prior written consent. TENANT shall be
required to obtain such LENDER’s prior written consent prior to the execution of such
amendment.
7. If any LENDER acquires TENANT’s leasehold interest in
the Property by deed-in-lieu or at a foreclosure of its Approved Encumbrance, this
Lease shall continue in full force on the same terms and conditions. Neither LENDER
nor its assignee shall assign this Lease, sublease any portion of the Property or
appoint an agent to operate any portion of the Property without obtaining the prior
written approval of CITY and COUNTY. Such approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed so long as the proposed assignee, subtenant or
agent has demonstrated substantial experience in the operation of facilities similar to
the Charter School Improvements.
8. LANDLORD acknowledges that all or a portion of the
improvements to be constructed on the Property will be financed or refinanced by
TENANT with proceeds of obligations (“Tax-Exempt Obligations”) issued for the
benefit of TENANT the interest on which is intended by TENANT to be excludable
from gross income for federal income tax purposes. LANDLORD further
acknowledges that, to maintain the federally tax-exempt status of the Tax-Exempt
Obligations, TENANT must ensure that the Property (including all improvements
thereto) are managed, operated and owned consistent with applicable provisions of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Tax Code”), and the Treasury
Regulations thereunder (the “Regulations”) for the full term of the Tax-Exempt
Obligations. TENANT shall have the sole obligation to comply with such provisions
of the Tax Code and Regulations, LANDLORD acknowledges the following as it
relates to the Tax-Exempt Obligations:
LANDLORD and TENANT reasonably expect thata.
the Property (including all improvements thereto) will be used exclusively as a charter
school facility that will be managed and operated by TENANT or an affiliate of
TENANT for the full term of this Lease. LANDLORD and TENANT further reasonably
expect that no third-party manager or service provider will be engaged to manage or
operate the Property (including any improvements thereto). LANDLORD and
TENANT agree to not change the management, operation or nature of the Use of the
Property (including any improvements thereto) prior to 120 days after providing
written notice to LENDER of such change in management, operation or nature of the
Use.
LANDLORD reasonably expects that the Propertyb.
(including all improvements thereto) will be owned by LANDLORD and leased solely
to TENANT for the full term of this Lease. LANDLORD agrees to not sell or
otherwise dispose of any portion of the Property (including any improvements thereto)
(to the extent otherwise permitted under this Lease) prior to 120 days after providing
written notice to TENANT of such sale or other disposition.
LANDLORD agrees to cooperate with TENANT, atc.
no cost to LANDLORD, to provide TENANT with such reasonable information
concerning the ownership of the Property (including all improvements thereto) as
TENANT may reasonably request from time to time during the term of this Lease for
TENANT to maintain the federally tax exempt status of interest on the Tax-Exempt
Obligations.
MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY.6.
TENANT agrees that it shall have the sole responsibility to repairA.
and maintain all aspects of the Property and keep the Charter School Improvements
in good working order, condition, and repair for the duration of the Term and in
accordance with all Applicable Laws. The term “Applicable Laws” shall refer to all
statutes, laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, rules, standards, and other
requirements pertaining to construction, use, operation, and management of the
Charter School Improvements and the Property as adopted and enforced by the
applicable federal, state, local, regulatory, and judicial authorities (“Governmental
Authorities”). Applicable Laws shall include, but is not limited to, the California
Building Standards Code as adopted and enforced by the applicable Governmental
Authorities. In the event that an Applicable Law is changed during the Term of this
Lease in a manner that necessitates an alteration of the Charter School
Improvements or the Property, TENANT shall bear the sole cost and expense
necessary to comply with such change in the Applicable Law.
Utilities. TENANT agrees that all utilities, including but notB.
limited to electrical, water, gas, telephone, refuse collection, and sewage disposal to
Charter School Improvements and the Property and maintenance of any utility lines or
connections shall be the sole responsibility of TENANT at its own cost and TENANT
shall pay such costs directly to the utility or service provider.
INSURANCE.7.
Basic Insurance Requirements. W ithout in any way affectingA.
TENANT’s obligation to defend and indemnify CITY and COUNTY as herein provided,
and in addition thereto, TENANT shall secure and maintain the following types of
insurance with the following minimum limits throughout the Term of this Lease:
i. Workers’ Compensation/Employers Liability. A program of
Workers’ Compensation insurance or a state-approved, self-insurance program in an
amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the Labor Code of the State
of California, including Employer’s Liability with $250,000 limits covering all persons
providing services on behalf of TENANT and all risks to such persons under this
Lease. TENANT agrees that TENANT’s volunteers are required to be covered by
accident insurance and/or workers’ compensation.
ii. Commercial/General Liability Insurance. TENANT shall
carry General Liability Insurance covering all operations performed by or on behalf of
TENANT providing coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a combined
single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. The
policy coverage shall include:
1. Operations and mobile equipment.
2 Products and completed operations.
3. Broad form property damage (including completed
operations).
4. Explosion, collapse and underground hazards.
5. Personal injury.
6. Contractual liability.
7. $2,000,000 general aggregate limit.
iii. Commercial Property Insurance providing special form
insurance coverage for the buildings, fixtures, equipment and all improvements
constituting any part of the Property. Said special form insurance shall provide broad
coverage concerning potential risks but shall exclude earthquake liability and shall
provide limited coverage for flood risks. Coverage shall be sufficient to insure one
hundred percent (100%) of the replacement cost of the Charter School Improvements.
iv. Automobile Liability Insurance. Primary insurance
coverage shall be written on ISO Business Auto coverage form for all owned, hired
and non-owned automobiles and passenger vehicles. The policy shall have a
combined single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury
and property damage, per occurrence.
If TENANT owns no autos, a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability
policy described above is acceptable.
v. Environmental Liability Insurance. Environmental liability
insurance with a combined single limit of not less than One Million and 00/100 Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
vi. Umbrella Liability Insurance. An umbrella (over primary) or
excess policy may be used to comply with limits or other primary coverage
requirements. When used, the umbrella policy shall apply to bodily injury/property
damage, personal injury/advertising injury and shall include a “dropdown” provision
providing primary coverage for any liability not covered by the primary policy. The
coverage shall also apply to automobile liability.
vii. If TENANT performs any construction of the Property,
TENANT shall also procure and maintain coverages as follows:
1. For construction contracts for projects over One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) require
limits of not less than Three Million Dollars in General Liability and Auto Liability
coverage.
2. For construction contracts for projects over Three
Million Dollars ($3,000,000) and less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) require
limits of not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) in General Liability and Auto
Liability coverage.
3. For construction contracts for projects over Five
Million Dollars ($5,000,000) and less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) require
limits of not less than Ten Million Dollars (10,000,000) in General Liability and Auto
Liability coverage.
4. TENANT agrees to require all parties,
subcontractors, or others, including, but not limited to, architects, it hires or contracts
with in relation to the Lease to provide insurance covering the contracted operations
with the requirements in this Section 7 (including, but not limited to, waiver of
subrogation rights) and naming COUNTY and CITY as an additional insured.
TENANT agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all
responsibility ensuring that such coverage is provided as required here.
5. Course of Construction/Installation (Builder’s Risk)
property insurance providing all risk, including theft coverage for all property and
materials to be used on the construction project. The insurance policy shall not have
any coinsurance penalty.
Required Policy Provisions. Each of the insurance policiesB.
which TENANT is required to procure and maintain as part of this Lease shall include
the following provisions:
1. Additional Insured. All policies, except for the Workers’
Compensation, shall contain endorsements naming COUNTY and CITY and their
officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds with respect to
liabilities arising out of the TENANT’s use of the Property and TENANT’s
performance of its obligations under this Lease. The additional insured endorsements
shall not limit the scope of coverage for COUNTY or CITY to vicarious liability but
shall allow coverage for LANDLORD to the full extent provided by the policy. Such
additional insured coverage shall be at least as broad as Additional Insured (Form B)
endorsement form ISO, CG 2010.11 85.
2. Waiver of Subrogation Rights. TENANT shall require the
carriers of required coverages to waive all rights of subrogation against COUNTY and
CITY and their officers and employees. All general or auto liability insurance
coverage provided shall not prohibit TENANT and TENANT’S employees or agents
from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss or claim. TENANT hereby waives
all rights of subrogation against COUNTY and CITY.
3. Policies Primary and Non-Contributory. All policies
required herein are to be primary and non-contributory with any insurance or self-
insurance programs carried or administered by LANDLORD.
4. Severability of Interests. TENANT agrees to ensure that
coverage provided to meet these requirements is applicable separately to each
insured and there will be no cross-liability exclusions that preclude coverage for suits
between TENANT and LANDLORD or between LANDLORD and any other insured or
additional insured under the policy.
5. Proof of Coverage. TENANT shall furnish Certificates of
Insurance to the COUNTY Real Estate Services Department (RESD), administering
the Lease on behalf of LANDLORD, evidencing the insurance coverage, including
endorsements, as required, prior to the commencement of performance of any work
on or use of the Property, and TENANT shall maintain such insurance from the Lease
Commencement Date until this Lease is expired or earlier terminated. TENANT
agrees to provide at least thirty (30) days written notice to COUNTY RESD prior to
any termination or expiration of said insurance coverage. Within fifteen (15) days of
the Lease Commencement Date, TENANT shall furnish a copy of the Declaration
page for all applicable policies and will provide complete certified copies of the
policies and endorsements immediately upon request.
6. Acceptability of Insurance Carrier. Unless otherwise
approved by COUNTY’s Department of Risk Management, administering the Lease on
behalf of LANDLORD, insurance shall be written by insurers authorized to do
business in the State of California and with a minimum “Best” Insurance Guide rating
of “A- VII”. Insurance provided by a joint powers authority shall be deemed to satisfy
the foregoing requirement.
7. Deductibles: Any and all deductibles or self-insured
retentions in excess of $10,000.00 shall be declared to and approved by COUNTY’s
Risk Management.
8. Insurance Review. Insurance requirements are subject to
periodic review by LANDLORD. COUNTY’S Director of Risk Management or
designee is authorized, but not required, to reduce, waive or suspend any insurance
requirements whenever COUNTY’S Department of Risk Management determines that
any of the required insurance is not available, is unreasonably priced, or is not
needed to protect the interests of LANDLORD. In addition, COUNTY’S Director of
Risk Management or designee is authorized, but not required, to change the above
insurance requirements to require additional types of insurance coverage or higher
coverage limits, provided that any such change is reasonable in light of past claims
against LANDLORD, inflation, or any other item reasonably related to LANDLORD
risk.
Any change requiring additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits
must be made by amendment to this Lease. TENANT agrees to execute any such
amendment within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Any failure, actual or alleged, on the part of LANDLORD or COUNTY’s RESD or
COUNTY’s Department of Risk Management to monitor or enforce compliance with
any of the insurance and indemnification requirements will not be deemed as a waiver
of any rights on the part of LANDLORD.
9. Failure to Procure Insurance. All insurance required must be
maintained in force at all times by TENANT. Failure to maintain said insurance, due to
expiration, cancellation, or other reasons shall be cause for LANDLORD to give notice to
immediately suspend TENANT’S use of the Property. Failure to reinstate said insurance
within thirty (30) days of notice to do so shall be cause for termination and for forfeiture of
this Lease, and/or LANDLORD, at their discretion, may procure or renew such insurance
and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, and all monies so paid by
LANDLORD shall be repaid by TENANT to LANDLORD upon demand but only for the
pro rata period of non-compliance.
10. LANDLORD shall have no liability for any premiums charged
for such coverage(s). The inclusion of CITY and COUNTY as additional named insured
is not intended to and shall not make a partner or joint venturer with TENANT.
11. TENANT agrees to require all parties or subcontractors, or
others it hires or contracts with related to the use of the Property and the
performance of TENANT’s obligations hereunder to provide insurance covering the
contracted operation with the basic requirements in this Section 7 (including waiver of
subrogation rights) and naming COUNTY and CITY as an additional insured.
TENANT agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all
responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided as required herein.
INDEMNIFICATION. TENANT agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel8.
reasonably approved by CITY and COUNTY), and hold harmless COUNTY and CITY
and their respective authorized officers, employees, agents and volunteers, from any and
all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability arising out of this Lease or occurring
on, in, under or about the Property from any cause whatsoever, including the acts, errors
or omissions of any person and for any costs or expenses incurred by COUNTY and
CITY on account of any claim except where such indemnification is prohibited by law.
This indemnification provision shall apply regardless of the existence or degree of fault of
indemnitees. The TENANT’s indemnification obligation applies to the “active” as well
as “passive” negligence of COUNTY or CITY but does not apply to the “sole
negligence” or “willful misconduct” of COUNTY or CITY within the meaning of Civil
Code Section 2782.
TENANT further agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by
CITY), and hold harmless CITY and its respective authorized officers, employees,
agents and volunteers, from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or
liability arising out TENANT’s construction of Preschool Improvements from any cause
whatsoever, including the acts, errors or omissions of any person and for any costs or
expenses incurred by CITY on account of any claim except where such
indemnification is prohibited by law. This indemnification provision shall apply
regardless of the existence or degree of fault of indemnitees. The TENANT’s
indemnification obligation applies to the “active” as well as “passive” negligence of
CITY but does not apply to the “sole negligence” or “willful misconduct” of CITY within
the meaning of Civil Code Section 2782.
County agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by CITY ),
and hold harmless CITY and its respective authorized officers, employees, agents
and volunteers, from any and all claims, actions, losses, damages, and/or liability
arising out of the COUNTY’s use of Preschool Improvements for any purpose
including operation of its federal Head Start programs from any cause whatsoever,
including the acts, errors or omissions of any person and for any costs or expenses
incurred by CITY on account of any claim except where such indemnification is
prohibited by law. This indemnification provision shall apply regardless of the
existence or degree of fault of indemnitees. The COUNTY’s indemnification
obligation applies to the “active” as well as “passive” negligence of CITY but does not
apply to the “sole negligence” or “willful misconduct” of CITY within the meaning of
Civil Code Section 2782.
9. EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY. Neither CITY nor COUNTY shall be
liable for any injury or damage to the person or property of TENANT or its
employees, contractors, invitees, customers, or any other person on, in, under or
about the Charter School Improvements nor the Property, whether such damage or
injury is caused by or results from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, or from
the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects in pipes, fire sprinklers, wires,
appliances, plumbing systems, fixtures, air conditioning systems or lighting fixtures, or
from any other cause, whether said injury or damage results from conditions arising
on or from Charter School Improvements or the Property. Neither CITY nor COUNTY
shall be liable for any damages arising from any act or neglect of any other tenant,
licensee, or other occupant or user at the Property or from LANDLORD’s failure to
enforce the provisions of any other lease, license, or other occupancy or use
agreement at the Property. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease,
neither CITY nor COUNTY shall be liable for any injury or damages to TENANT or its
employees, contractors, invitees, customers, or any other persons' business or any
loss of income or profit therefrom, or for any special, incidental, consequential, or
punitive damages allegedly sustained by TENANT or its employees, contractors,
invitees, customers, or any other person.
10. TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, LICENSES AND PARCEL LINES. In the
event that TENANT is an entity that qualifies for any tax-exempt status, LANDLORD
agrees to cooperate with TENANT to facilitate, at no cost to LANDLORD, TENANT’s
efforts to apply for the benefits of any tax-exempt status. TENANT shall pay before
delinquency any other real property taxes, assessments, fees, or charges, which may
be levied or assessed upon the Property, improvements or fixtures installed or
belonging to TENANT and located in or on the Property. TENANT shall also pay all
license or permit fees necessary or required by law for the conduct of TENANT’s
business or operation.
11. CHARTER SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS
A.The Parties anticipate that TENANT will construct or have
constructed, at TENANT’s sole cost and expense, the Charter School Improvements,
consisting of permanent buildings, improvements and facilities, on the Property,
provided however nothing in this Lease requires TENANT to construct or have
constructed the Charter School Improvements. For avoidance of doubt, whether the
Charter School Improvements are constructed or not, the Lease shall remain in effect
on its terms and conditions, including but not limited to TENANT’s obligations in
Section 4.A as TENANT’s consideration under this Lease.
B.Reserved.
C.LANDLORD agrees that TENANT’s construction of the Charter
School Improvements shall be determined by TENANT in TENANT’s sole discretion,
provided that the Parties anticipate that the construction shall be substantially
completed in accordance with the specifications shown in the plans prepared by
TENANT and submitted to the City with Conditional Use Permit 19-10 (the
“Conditional Use Permit”), but subject to approvals by Governmental Authorities and
conformance with the utility, road, grading and drainage requirements of
Governmental Authorities.
D.If TENANT constructs Charter School Improvements on the
Property, TENANT agrees to obtain building permits from the applicable
Governmental Authorities for Charter School Improvements and to provide suitable
security to LANDLORD for performance and payment of the Charter School
Improvements, which security may take the form of any one or more of the following,
as determined by LANDLORD, in its reasonable discretion: (1) an irrevocable Letter
of Credit in an amount of no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the total
cost of construction, including any increases due to change orders, (2) a policy of
contractor default insurance issued by an insurance company lawfully authorized to
issue such policies of insurance in the State of California in an amount of no less
than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the total cost of construction, including any
increases due to change orders, and which names COUNTY and CITY as an
additional insured, and/or (3) performance and payment bonds from the contractor.
As used in the preceding sentence, each contractor performance and payment bond
shall name CITY and COUNTY as beneficiaries and be (A) in a form acceptable to
the LANDLORD, (B) in the amount of no less than one hundred ten percent (110%)
of the total cost of construction, including any increases due to change orders, (C)
issued by a surety qualified to do business in the State of California, and (D) provide
that the surety shall complete the construction in the event that contractor fails to
complete the construction of the Charter School Improvements in a reasonably
diligent manner. As used in the preceding sentence, “reasonably diligent manner”
means construction activity which, after the start of construction, is continued without
an interruption of more than sixty (60) consecutive days, or which otherwise allows
the TENANT to relocate its operations onto the Property prior to the start of the 2022-
2023 school year (provided that construction has commenced before January 1,
2021). The CITY hereby authorizes the COUNTY’s RESD Director to execute an
acceptance of any bond(s) or other security provided by or on behalf of TENANT
under this Lease so long as the form of security and the surety issuer are acceptable
to COUNTY.
E. Compliance with Laws. TENANT is a California limited liability
company, the sole member of which is a nonprofit public benefit corporation operating
a nonprofit charter school. LANDLORD makes no representation with respect to the
applicability of public bidding procedures or requirements for the payment of
prevailing wages hereunder. The Parties acknowledge and agree that any
improvement of the Property by TENANT shall be at TENANT’s sole discretion,
subject to TENANT’s obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY and the
COUNTY as provided in this Paragraph. In the event TENANT contracts for the
construction of the Charter School Improvements or any portion thereof, TENANT
agrees to comply with the applicable provisions, if any, of the California Public
Contract Code regarding bidding procedure and Labor Code regarding general
prevailing wages, as determined by TENANT in TENANT’s sole discretion, provided
that if TENANT violates any applicable laws, TENANT shall indemnify, defend (with
counsel reasonably approved by LANDLORD) and hold harmless COUNTY and CITY
and its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any claims, actions, losses,
damages, and/or liability arising out of the obligations set forth herein. TENANT’s
indemnity obligation shall survive the TENANT’s tenancy and shall not be limited by
the existence or availability of insurance. TENANT further agrees to provide
LANDLORD with not less than ten (10) days’ written notice prior to the
commencement of construction of the Charter School Improvements so that
LANDLORD, at the option of LANDLORD, may post a Notice of Non-Responsibility as
provided by law. TENANT shall perform any construction in such a manner so that
no mechanic's liens or materialmen's liens shall be asserted, or purportedly asserted,
against the Property or any improvements thereon. If any such lien shall be asserted,
TENANT shall indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by CITY and
COUNTY) and hold harmless CITY and COUNTY in accordance with Section 8 of this
Agreement for TENANT’s failure to fulfil its obligations herein. If such liens are
asserted, TENANT shall promptly remove said liens within thirty (30) days after its
occurrence and if requested by LANDLORD, in LANDLORD’s sole discretion,
TENANT shall post a surety bond to release the Property from any mechanic’s liens
recorded against the Property. Said bond shall be issued by a surety qualified to do
business in California and shall be in an amount prescribed by law.
12. SURRENDER. TENANT shall surrender the Property at the end of the
last day of the Term or any earlier termination date, broom clean and free of debris.
TENANT shall further surrender all Charter School Improvements at the end of the
last day of the Term or any earlier termination date, clean and free of debris and in
good operating order, condition and state of repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
Ordinary wear and tear shall not include any damage or deterioration that could have
been prevented by good maintenance practice. TENANT’s obligation shall include the
repair of any damage occasioned by the removal, replacement, or remediation of any
soil, material or ground water contaminated by TENANT, all as may then be required
by any applicable law, ordinance or regulation and/or good practice.
13. CIVIC CENTER ACT. In the event that TENANT constructs Charter
School Improvements on the Property, TENANT (or its affiliate) shall comply with the
provisions of the Civic Center Act (Education Code section 38131, et seq.) in allowing
use of Charter School Improvements by members of the community (e.g., Girl
Scouts). For purposes of Civic Center Act compliance, with respect to the Charter
School Improvements only, TENANT's Board of Directors shall hold the same powers
and obligations applicable to a School District Board of Trustees under Education
Code sections 38130-38139 and shall also follow TENANT’s Board Policy and
administrative procedures allowing use of school facilities by members of the
community. LANDLORD shall forward all Civic Center Act requests it receives for
use of Charter School Improvements to TENANT. All proceeds derived from the use
of Charter School Improvements pursuant to the Civic Center Act shall be the
property of TENANT.
14. CASUALTY. In the event any of the buildings, structures or
improvements erected on the Property are vandalized, burglarized, damaged or
destroyed during the term of this Lease, TENANT shall, at its sole cost and expense,
repair and restore such buildings, structures or improvements to the original condition
prior to said damage or destruction. TENANT shall commence the repair and
restoration within forty-five (45) days of the event causing such damage or destruction
and shall diligently prosecute such work until completion. TENANT agrees to
maintain casualty insurance for the Charter School Improvements in accordance with
Section 7, INSURANCE. All proceeds of any property insurance maintained by
TENANT pursuant to this Lease shall be used to repair and restore the Charter
School Improvements, and for no other purpose, without LANDLORD’s express
written consent. With respect to the Charter School Improvements, any repair and
restoration work shall comply with all the requirements set forth in Section 11,
CHARTER SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS.
15. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES. TENANT shall be responsible for the
conduct of its employees, volunteers, agents, members, invitees, guests, patrons and
spectators in the Charter School Improvements and on the Property.
16. SPECIAL USE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS.
Hazardous SubstancesA.
1. Definitions. The following terms shall have the meanings
set forth in this paragraph A of Section 16:
i. Applicable Requirements shall mean all laws,
rules, regulations, ordinances, directives, covenants, easements and restrictions of
record, permits, the requirements of any applicable fire insurance underwriter or
rating bureau, and the recommendations of LANDLORD’s engineers and/or
consultants, relating in any manner to the subject matter of this Lease now in effect or
which may hereafter come into effect.
ii. Hazardous Substance shall mean any product,
substance, chemical, material or waste whose presence, nature, quantity and/or
intensity of existence, use, manufacture, disposal, transportation, spill, release or
effect, either by itself or in combination with other materials expected to be on the
Property, is either: (i) potentially injurious to the public health, safety or welfare, or the
environment, the Property; (ii) regulated or monitored by any governmental authority;
or (iii) a basis for potential liability of LANDLORD to any governmental agency or
third party under any Applicable requirements or common law theory. Hazardous
Substance shall include, but not be limited to fuel, hydrocarbons, petroleum products,
gasoline, crude oil or any products or by-products thereof.
iii. Reportable Use shall mean the installation or use of
any above or below ground (i) storage tank; (ii) the generation, possession, storage,
use, transportation, or disposal of a Hazardous Substance that requires a permit from,
or with respect to which a report, notice, registration or business plan is required to
be filed with, any governmental authority; and (iii) the presence in, on, under or about
the Property of a Hazardous Substance with respect to which any Applicable
Requirements require that a notice be given to persons entering or occupying the
Property or neighboring properties.
2. Use of Hazardous Substances by Tenant. TENANT
shall not engage in any activity in, on, under or about the Property which constitutes
a Reportable Use of Hazardous Substances without the express prior written consent
of LANDLORD, in its sole discretion, and compliance in a timely manner (at
TENANT’s sole cost and expense) with all Applicable Requirements. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, TENANT may, without LANDLORD’s prior consent, but upon notice to
LANDLORD and in compliance with all Applicable Requirements, use any ordinary
and customary materials reasonably required to be used by TENANT in the normal
course of the Use set forth on the Reference Pages, so long as such use is not a
Reportable Use (other than the Reportable Use of a Hazardous Substance in a
science lab facility constructed in compliance with Applicable Requirements) and does
not expose the Property, or neighboring properties to any meaningful risk of
contamination or damage or expose LANDLORD to any liability therefore.
LANDLORD may (but without any obligation to do so) condition its consent to any
Reportable Use of any Hazardous Substance by TENANT upon TENANT’s giving
LANDLORD such additional assurances as LANDLORD, in the reasonable discretion
of the COUNTY’s Director of Risk Management, deems necessary to protect itself, the
public, the Property, and the environment against damage, contamination or injury
and/or liability therefore, including, but not limited to, the installation (and, at
LANDLORD’s option, and TENANT’s sole cost and expense) of reasonably necessary
protective modifications to the Property. TENANT shall not cause or permit any
Hazardous Substance to be spilled or released in, on, under or about the Property
(including, without limitation, through the plumbing or sanitary sewer system).
3. Covenants. TENANT, at its sole cost, shall comply with
any and all the Applicable Requirements with respect to Hazardous Substances,
including but not limited to the following:
i. California Health & Safety Code, Division 20,
Chapters 6.5, Hazardous Waste Control (inclusive); 6.7, Underground Storage of
Hazardous Substances (inclusive); and 6.95, Hazardous Materials Release Response
Plans and Inventory (inclusive);
ii. California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5;
Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Underground Storage Tank Regulations; and
iii. Title 2, Division 3, entitled “Fire Protection and
Explosives and Hazardous Materials”, and Title 3, Division 3, Chapter 8, entitled
“Waste Management” of the San Bernardino County Code.
4. Duties to Inform.
A. TENANT’s Duty to Inform LANDLORD. If TENANT
knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a Hazardous Substance has come to
be located in, on, under or about the Property, other than as previously consented to
by LANDLORD, TENANT shall immediately give LANDLORD notice thereof, together
with a copy of any statement, report, notice, registration, application, permit, business
plan, license, claim, action, or proceeding given to, or received from, any
governmental authority or private party concerning the presence, spill, release,
discharge of, or exposure to, such Hazardous Substance including, but not limited to,
all such documents as may be involved in any Reportable Use involving the Property
to be followed up in writing within two (2) days. TENANT will provide to LANDLORD,
prior to the termination of this Lease, a soil test and a fuel tank test that will indicate
if any leakage has occurred from any tank located on or under the Property and used
by TENANT. If any leakage is found, TENANT shall repair the tanks and remove any
contaminated soil at TENANT’s sole cost and expense.
B. COUNTY’s Duty to Inform TENANT and CITY. If
COUNTY knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a Hazardous Substance
has come to be located in, on, under or about the Property, other than as previously
consented to by TENANT or CITY, respectively, shall immediately give CITY and
TENANT notice thereof, together with a copy of any statement, report, notice,
registration, application, permit, business plan, license, claim, action, or proceeding
given to, or received from, any governmental authority or private party concerning the
presence, spill, release, discharge of, or exposure to, such Hazardous Substance
including, but not limited to, all such documents as may be involved in any
Reportable Use involving the Property.
5. Indemnification. TENANT shall indemnify, protect, defend
(with counsel reasonably approved by LANDLORD) and hold CITY and COUNTY,
their officers, agents, employees, and volunteers and the Property, harmless from and
against any and all damages, liabilities, judgments, costs, claims, liens, expenses,
penalties and loss of permits (including CITY and COUNTY’s attorneys' and
consultants' fees) arising out of or involving any Hazardous Substance generated,
possessed, stored, used, transported, or disposed in, on, upon, or at the Property by
or for TENANT or by anyone under TENANT’s control. TENANT’s obligations under
this paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, the effects of any contamination or
injury to person, property or the environment created or suffered by TENANT, and the
cost of investigation (including consultants' and attorneys' fees and testing), removal,
remediation, restoration and/or abatement thereof, or of any contamination therein
involved, and shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. No
termination, cancellation or release agreement entered into by LANDLORD and
TENANT shall release TENANT from its obligations under this Lease with respect to
Hazardous Substances, unless specifically so agreed by LANDLORD in writing at the
time of such agreement.
6. Right to Perform Tests. At any time prior to the
expiration of the Term, upon no less than ten (10) days prior written notice,
LANDLORD shall have the right to enter upon the Property in order to conduct tests
of air, water, and soil.
7. Soil Removal by TENANT. LANDORD and TENANT
agree that TENANT shall remove any soil that is determined to have concentrations
of lead contamination in excess of 80 mg/kg (the “Remediation Standard”) as part of
TENANT or GUARANTOR’s performance of its obligations under Section 4.A of this
Agreement. Upon completion, TENANT shall provide documentation from a third-
party consultant demonstrating compliance with the Remediation Standard to the
reasonable satisfaction of LANDLORD.
B. Charter Authorization. Before commencing its operation of the
Charter School Improvements and during the entire Term of this Lease, TENANT
shall acquire, provide and maintain a Charter with the San Bernardino County Board
of Education, or such other authorizer as permitted under California law, which shall
include renewal or appeal determinations by the State Board of Education, if any.
Failure to comply with this provision will constitute grounds for Default under Section
18, DEFAULT and subject to Section 19, DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
C. Rules and Regulations. TENANT agrees to abide by, keep and
observe the conditions imposed by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of
Schools, if any, regarding the management, safety, care, cleanliness of the grounds,
parking areas, and the preservation of good order, as well as conditions necessary
for the convenience of other tenants, occupants, or visitors to the Charter School
Improvements and the Property.
D. Auctions. Except for an auction that is conducted for charity
purposes and which does not involve the sale of any school equipment or trade
fixtures, TENANT shall not conduct, nor permit to be conducted, either voluntarily or
involuntary, any auction on the Property without LANDLORD’s prior written consent.
Notwithstanding Section 22, LANDLORD shall not be obligated to exercise any
standard of reasonableness in determining whether to consent to any such auction.
17. CONDEMNATION. If the Property or any part thereof are taken under
the power of eminent domain, this Lease shall terminate as to the part so taken as of
the date the condemning authority takes possession thereof. If more than twenty
percent (20%) of the floor area of the Charter School Improvements or more than fifty
percent (50%) of the surface area on the Property but not occupied by any building,
is taken by condemnation, TENANT may, at TENANT's option, terminate this Lease.
If TENANT elects to exercise its option to terminate this Lease pursuant to this
paragraph, TENANT shall give written notice of termination to LANDLORD within
thirty (30) days after the condemning authority takes such possession and this Lease
shall terminate sixty (60) days thereafter. If TENANT does not exercise TENANT’s
right to terminate this Lease, then this Lease shall remain in full force and effect. Any
compensation awarded as damages for the taking of the Property, together with any
severance damage, shall be the joint property of the CITY and LANDLORD, except
that any compensation awarded for TENANT's Charter School Improvements, trade
fixtures, equipment and moving costs shall be paid to TENANT.
18. DEFAULT.
A. Definitions. A “Default” shall refer to any failure by TENANT to
observe, comply with or perform any of the terms, covenants, conditions or rules
applicable to TENANT under this Lease. The term “Breach” shall refer to the
occurrence of any one or more of the following Defaults, and, where a grace period
for cure after notice is specified herein, the failure of TENANT to cure such Default
prior to the expiration of the applicable grace period:
TENANT’s failure to comply with Section 4.A of the Lease1.
or any default of GUARANTOR under the Improvement Agreement.
Other than regular (e.g., summer) break periods, vacating2.
the Property without the evident intention to reoccupy same, an abandonment of the
Property, notice of intent to abandon Property expressed in written notice, failing to
continuously and uninterruptedly operate the Charter School Improvements for the
Use, or TENANT’s failure to secure and continuously maintain a charter for the
Charter School Improvements in accordance with Section 16.B of this Lease.
TENANT’s failure to make any monetary payment of3.
Monthly Rent or any other monetary payment required to be made by TENANT
hereunder as and when due where such failure continues for a period of three (3)
days or more after it is due, the failure of TENANT to provide LANDLORD with
reasonable evidence of insurance or surety bond required under this Lease where
such failure continues for a period of ten (10) days or more, or TENANT’s failure to
fulfill any obligation under this Lease which poses an immediate threat to life or
property, where such failure continues for a period of ten (10) days or more after
notice to TENANT, provided, however, that if the nature of the foregoing default is
such that additional time is reasonably required to cure such default, except as to the
monetary payment of Monthly Rent, an extension of the applicable cure periods in
this Section 18.A.3 may be requested by TENANT in writing prior to the expiration of
the stated cure period; in which case, LANDLORD may, in its sole and absolute
discretion, extend the applicable cure period for a reasonable time as agreed in
writing by LANDLORD. In the event LANDLORD serves TENANT with a Notice to Pay
Rent or Quit pursuant to the California Unlawful Detainer statutes, such Notice to Pay
Rent or Quit shall also constitute the notice required by this subsection.
The failure by TENANT to provide LANDLORD with4.
reasonable written evidence (in duly executed original form, if applicable) (in
compliance with such minimum standards as may be promulgated by LANDLORD) of
(a) compliance with Applicable Requirements per Paragraph A of Section 16
concerning Hazardous Substances, (b) the rescission of an unauthorized assignment
or subletting, (c) an executed guaranty substantially in the form of Exhibit “E”
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for the performance of
TENANT’S obligations under this Lease, if required by the Reference Pages, or (iv)
any other documentation or information which LANDLORD may reasonably require
under the terms of this Lease, where each of the foregoing failures continues for a
period of twenty (20) days or more following written notice by LANDLORD.
A Default by TENANT as to any other terms, covenants,5.
conditions or provisions of this Lease, or of the rules applicable to the Charter School
Improvements that are to be observed, complied with or performed by TENANT,
including but not limited to, the Conditional Use Permit, other than those described in
the preceding subparagraphs (1) through (4) inclusive of Paragraph A of this Section
18, where such Default continues for a period of thirty (30) days or more after written
notice thereof by LANDLORD to TENANT; provided, however, that if the nature of
TENANT’s Default is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required for
its cure, then TENANT shall not be deemed to be a Breach of this Lease if TENANT
provides written notice along with documentation of the need for an extended cure
period to LANDLORD and, if verified by LANDLORD, commences such cure within
said thirty (30) day period and thereafter continuously and diligently prosecutes such
cure to completion.
A Default by TENANT as to the terms of any Approved6.
Encumbrance, where such Default continues for a period of thirty (30) days or more
after written notice thereof by LANDLORD;
The occurrence of any of the following events: (a) the7.
making by TENANT of an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (b) TENANT’s
becoming a “debtor” as defined in 11 U.S. Code Section 101 or any successor statute
thereto (unless, in the case of a petition filed against TENANT, the same is dismissed
within sixty (60) days); (c) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession
of substantially all of TENANT’s assets located at the Property or of TENANT’s
leasehold interest in this Lease, where possession is not restored to TENANT within
thirty (30) days; or (d) the attachment, execution, or other judicial seizure of
substantially all of TENANT’S assets located at the Property or of TENANT’s
leasehold interest in this Lease, where such seizure is not discharged within thirty
(30) days.
If the performance of TENANT’s obligations under this8.
Lease is guaranteed: The discovery by LANDLORD that any financial statement of
TENANT or of any Guarantor, given to LANDLORD by TENANT or GUARANTOR,
was materially false when made.
If the performance of TENANT’s obligations under this9.
Lease is guaranteed: (a) the death of a Guarantor, if a person, or the dissolution or
cessation of business of a Guarantor, if an entity, (b) the termination of a Guarantor’s
liability with respect to this Lease other than in accordance with the terms of such
guaranty, (c) a Guarantor’s becoming insolvent or the subject of a bankruptcy filing,
or (d) a Guarantor’s failure or refusal to execute and/or honor the guaranty, and
TENANT’S failure, within sixty (60) days following written notice by LANDLORD to
TENANT of any such event, to provide LANDLORD with written alternative
assurances of security, which, when coupled with the then existing resources of
TENANT, equals or exceeds the combined financial resources of TENANT and the
Guarantors that existed at the time of execution of this Lease.
Remedies.B.
Other than as provided in Paragraph A of this Section 18,1.
if TENANT fails to perform any affirmative duty or obligation of TENANT under this
Lease within ten (10) days after written notice to TENANT (or in case of an
emergency which endangers life or property, without notice), LANDLORD may at its
option (but without obligation to do so), perform such duty or obligation on TENANT’s
behalf, including, but not limited to, the obtaining of reasonably required insurance
policies or governmental licenses, permits, or approvals. The costs and expenses of
any such performance by LANDLORD shall be due and payable by TENANT to
LANDLORD within ten (10) days of LANDLORD’s demand.
In the event of a Breach of the Lease by TENANT (as2.
defined Paragraph A of Section 18), with or without further notice or demand, and
without limiting LANDLORD in the exercise of any right or remedy which LANDLORD
may have by reason of such Breach, LANDLORD may:
a. Terminate TENANT’s right to possession of the
Property by any lawful means, in which case this Lease and the term hereof shall
terminate and TENANT shall immediately surrender possession of the Property to
LANDLORD. In such event LANDLORD shall be entitled to recover from TENANT: (i)
the worth at the time of the award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the
time of termination; (ii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the
unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until the time of award
exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the TENANT proves could have been
reasonably avoided; (iii) the worth at the time of award of the amount by which the
unpaid rent for the balance of the Term after the time of award exceeds the amount
of such rental loss that the TENANT proves could be reasonably avoided; and (iv)
any other amount necessary to compensate LANDLORD for all the detriment
proximately caused by the TENANT’s failure to perform its obligations under this
Lease or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom,
including, but not limited to, the cost of recovering possession of the Property,
expenses of reletting, including necessary renovation and alteration of the Property,
reasonable attorneys’ fees, and that portion of any leasing commission paid by
LANDLORD in connection with this Lease and applicable to the unexpired term of this
Lease. The worth at the time of award of the amount referred to in provision (iii) of
the immediately preceding sentence shall be computed by discounting such amount
at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco or the Federal
Reserve Bank District in which the Property is located at the time of award plus one
percent (1%). LANDLORD’s attempt to mitigate damages caused by TENANT’s
Default or Breach of this Lease shall not waive LANDLORD’s right to recover
damages under this Section 18. If termination of this Lease is obtained through the
provisional remedy of unlawful detainer, LANDLORD shall have the right to recover in
such proceeding the unpaid rent and damages as are recoverable therein, or
LANDLORD may reserve the right to recover all or any part thereof in a separate suit
for such rent and/or damages.
b. Continue the Lease and TENANT’S right to
possession in effect under California Civil Code Section 1951.4 after TENANT’S
Breach and recover the rent as it becomes due, provided TENANT has the right to
sublet or assign, subject only to reasonable limitations. LANDLORD and TENANT
agree that the limitations on assignment and subletting in this Lease are reasonable.
LANDLORD maintenance of the Property or efforts to relet the Property, or the
appointment of a receiver to protect the LANDLORD interest under this Lease, shall
not constitute a termination of the TENANT’S right to possession.
c. Pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available
to LANDLORD under the laws or judicial decisions of the State of California.
Except for TENANT’s failure to pay monetary Monthly Rent3.
during the Extended Term, TENANT’s failure to comply with Section 4.A of the Lease,
or GUARANTOR’s failure to construct and complete the Preschool Improvements in
accordance with the Improvement Agreement, for which LANDLORD shall
immediately have the remedies available in this Lease or the Improvement
Agreement, respectively, without first going through the dispute resolution procedures
set forth below, compliance with the Dispute Resolution procedures specified in
Section 19 shall be a precondition to the availability of the Remedies of LANDLORD
(for TENANT’s Breach) specified in the foregoing subparagraph 2 of Paragraph B of
this Section 18. For avoidance of doubt, LANDLORD may deliver notices of Default
and/or Breach during the pendency of the dispute resolution procedures.
Survival of Indemnity Provisions. The expiration or terminationC.
of this Lease and/or the termination of TENANT’s right to possession shall not relieve
TENANT from liability under any indemnity provisions of this Lease as to matters
occurring or accruing during the Term or by reason of TENANT’s use of the Property.
Tenant’s Personal Property. TENANT covenants and agreesD.
that immediately upon termination of this Lease, TENANT shall remove and properly
dispose of all of TENANT’s personal property, machinery or fixtures from the
Property. If TENANT fails to remove any such personal property, LANDLORD may
remove such personal property and place the same in storage at the expense of
TENANT and without liability to LANDLORD for losses. TENANT agrees to pay
LANDLORD for all expenses incurred by LANDLORD in connection with the removal,
and storage charges of TENANT’s personal property, including attorney’s fees and
court costs. Alternatively, LANDLORD may at its option and on not less than ten (10)
days written notice to TENANT sell all or any part of said personal property at public
or private sale for such prices as LANDLORD may obtain. LANDLORD shall apply
the proceeds of any such sale to the amounts due from TENANT under this Lease
and to any expense incidental to such sale. Any surplus arising from such sale shall
be refunded to TENANT.
No Waiver by Landlord. Receipt of any rent or of any otherE.
amounts of money paid by TENANT after the termination and forfeiture of this Lease,
or after the giving by LANDLORD of any notice to effect such termination, shall not
waive the Default, reinstate, continue or extend the Term of this Lease, or destroy or
impair the efficacy of LANDLORD notice of termination, unless otherwise agreed in
writing by LANDLORD.
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
A. Negotiations Between Designated Representatives. If required
by Section 18.B.3 of this Lease, LANDLORD and TENANT agree to promptly
negotiate in good faith to resolve any applicable outstanding default arising out of this
Lease (a “Dispute”).In the event of a Dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform
their respective obligations in good faith and shall not suspend performance during
the Dispute resolution procedure. The Party raising the Dispute shall give written
notice to each of the other Parties of such Dispute, provided that any notices of
Default or Breach delivered by LANDLORD in accordance with this Lease shall
constitute the notice of Dispute required herein. In the event of a Dispute, within five
(5) business days after the other Party’s receipt of written notice, the Parties agree to
meet through their Designated Representatives in good faith in an attempt to resolve
the Dispute through informal negotiations. The Designated Representatives shall
record the date of the Parties’ first in-person meeting. The Designated
Representatives for the Parties are as follows: the COUNTY’s Director of the Real
Estate Services Department (or authorized designee) for COUNTY, the CITY’s City
Manager (or authorized designee) for CITY, and TENANT’s Charter School Executive
Director/CEO (or authorized designee) for TENANT. If the Parties are unable to
resolve the Dispute within thirty (30) business days from the date of said first in-
person meeting, the Parties shall proceed to the dispute resolution method in Section
19.B. Any Dispute resolutions that would amend the Lease shall be set forth in writing
and shall be approved by the governing bodies of the Parties.
B. Mediation. The Parties agree in the event any Dispute is not
resolved after commencement of good faith negotiations under Paragraph A of this
Section, the Dispute shall be submitted to a formal mediation process prior to
commencing an action or the LANDLORD exercising its remedies under this
Agreement. The mediation shall be convened within forty-five (45) business days of
the first meeting of the Designated Representatives and shall conclude within sixty
(60) business days of the first meeting of said Designated Representatives. The
costs of the mediation shall be shared equally by the Parties. The Parties agree to
mediation using then current mediation procedures of JAMS or its successor.
C. Litigation. Any Dispute which remains unresolved after
participation in the foregoing Dispute resolution procedures may thereafter be
submitted to litigation in the main branch of the San Bernardino County Superior
Court and shall permit LANDLORD to exercise its remedies under the Lease or at
law or in equity (without any further notice requirements).
20. TIME OF ESSENCE. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the
Lease, time is of the essence for each provision of this Lease which specifies a time
within which performance is to occur. In the absence of any specified time for
performance, performance may be made within a reasonable time.
21. PROVISIONS ARE COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. All provisions,
whether covenants or conditions on the part of either party shall be deemed to be
both covenants and conditions.
22. CONSENT. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Lease,
whenever consent or approval of either party is required, that party shall not
unreasonably withhold such consent or approval.
23. EXHIBITS. All exhibits referred to in this Lease or attached to this
Lease are incorporated herein by reference.
24. LAW. This Lease shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with
the laws of the State of California.
25. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS. If any legal action is instituted to
enforce or declare any party's rights hereunder, each party, including the prevailing
party, must bear its own costs and attorneys' fees. This paragraph shall not apply to
those costs and attorneys' fees directly arising from any third party legal action
against the CITY or COUNTY, including such costs and attorneys’ fees payable under
Section 8, INDEMNIFICATION, Sections 11.E and 11.F, CHARTER SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENTS, Section 16.A.5, HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, and Section 34,
PUBLIC RECORDS DISCLOSURE.
26. VENUE. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Lease was
entered into and intended to be performed in San Bernardino County, California. The
parties agree that the venue for any action or claim brought by any party to this
Lease will be the main (downtown) branch of the Superior Court of California, County
of San Bernardino. Each party hereby waives any law, statute (including but not
limited to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 394) or rule of court that would
allow it to request or demand a change of venue. If any action or claim concerning
this Lease is brought by any third party, the parties hereto agree to use their best
efforts to obtain a change of venue to the main (downtown) branch of the Superior
Court of California, County of San Bernardino.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. TENANT and its officers, employees,
agents, contractor, agents, invitees, and assigns shall be bound by and comply with
all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, administrative
orders, rules or regulations relating to its duties, obligations, rights and performance
under the terms of this Lease.
28. CAPTIONS, TABLE OF CONTENTS AND COVER PAGE. The
paragraph captions, table of contents and the cover page of this Lease are for the
convenience of the Parties and shall have no effect on its interpretation.
29. NOTICES. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or
communication that either party desires or is required to give to the other party,
including but not limited to, notices required under the California unlawful detainer
statutes, or any other person, shall be in writing and either served personally, sent by
United States mail, postage prepaid, first-class mail, certified or registered, return
receipt requested, or by overnight courier to the other party at the address listed in
the Reference Pages. Either party may change its address by notifying the other
party of the change of address. Notices shall be deemed delivered and effective
upon the earlier of (i) actual receipt if personally delivered on a business day;
otherwise on the next business day, or (ii) the date of delivery or refusal of the
addressee to accept delivery if delivered on a business day, otherwise on the next
business day, if such notice is sent by or United States mail, postage prepaid,
certified or registered, return receipt requested, or overnight courier.
30. RECORDATION OF LEASE. Any Party may record a short form
memorandum of this Lease at its own cost. Upon termination or expiration of this
Lease, TENANT shall, within ten (10) days of such termination or expiration, execute
and record a quitclaim deed (or any other document required by LANDLORD) as to
its leasehold interest.
31. SEVERANCE. If any provision of this Lease is determined to be void by
any court of competent jurisdiction, then such determination shall not affect any other
provision of this Lease and all such other provisions shall remain in full force and
effect. It is the intention of the parties hereto that if any provision of this Lease is
capable of two constructions, one of which would render the provision void and the
other of which would render the provision valid, then the provision shall have the
meaning which renders it valid.
32. SURVIVAL. The obligations of the parties, which by their nature
continue beyond the term of this Lease, will survive the termination of this Lease.
33. REPRESENTATIONS AND AUTHORITY. If TENANT is a corporation,
each of the persons executing this Lease on behalf of TENANT represents or
warrants that TENANT has been and is qualified to do business in the State of
California, that the corporation has full right and authority to enter into this Lease,
and that all persons signing on behalf of the corporation were authorized to do so by
the appropriate corporate actions. If TENANT is a partnership, limited liability
company, trust or other legal entity, each of the persons executing this Lease on
behalf of TENANT represents or warrants that TENANT has complied with all
applicable laws, rules and governmental regulations relative to its right to do business
in the State of California and that all persons signing on behalf of such entity were
authorized to do so by any and all appropriate actions. TENANT agrees to furnish
upon LANDLORD’s request a corporate resolution, or other appropriate
documentation evidencing the authorization of TENANT to enter into this Lease.
34. PUBLIC RECORDS DISCLOSURE. All information received by the
LANDLORD from TENANT or from any source concerning this Lease, including the
Lease itself, may be treated by the LANDLORD as public information subject to
disclosure under the provisions of the California Public Records Act, Government
Code Sections 6250 et seq. (the “Public Records Act”). TENANT acknowledges and
understands that although all materials received by the LANDLORD in connection
with this Lease are intended for the exclusive use of the LANDLORD, they are
potentially subject to disclosure under the provisions of the Public Records Act. In
the event a request for disclosure of any part or all of any information which TENANT
has reasonably requested LANDLORD to hold in confidence is made to the
LANDLORD, LANDLORD shall endeavor to notify the TENANT of the request and
shall thereafter disclose the requested information unless the TENANT, within five (5)
days of receiving notice of the disclosure request, requests nondisclosure, provides
LANDLORD a legally sound basis for the nondisclosure, and agrees to indemnify,
defend (with counsel reasonably approved by LANDLORD), and hold the CITY or
COUNTY harmless in any/all actions brought to require disclosure. TENANT waives
any and all claims for damages, lost profits, or other injuries of any and all kinds in
the event LANDLORD fails to notify TENANT of any such disclosure request and/or
releases any information concerning the contract received from the TENANT or any
other source.
35. INTERPRETATIONS. As this Lease was jointly prepared by the Parties,
the language in all parts of this Lease shall be construed, in all cases, according to
its fair meaning, and not for or against either party hereto.
36. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement, including recitals, constitutes a
single, integrated contract, expressing the entire agreement and understanding of the
parties concerning the subject matter of this agreement, and this agreement
supersedes and replaces all prior understandings, negotiations, proposed agreements
and agreements, whether oral or written, express or implied.
37. AMENDMENT. No waiver, modification or amendment of any term
condition or provision of this Lease shall be valid or shall have any force or effect
unless made in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto.
38. NO RELIANCE. LANDLORD makes no warranties or representations of
any kind concerning the condition of the Property or the fitness of the Property for the
use intended by TENANT, and hereby disclaim any knowledge with respect thereto, it
being expressly understood by the parties that TENANT has inspected the Property,
knows its condition, finds it fit for TENANT’s intended use, accepts the Property AS-
IS, and has ascertained that it can be used for the limited purposes specified in the
Use section on the Reference Pages. In entering into this agreement, each of the
parties acknowledges, represents and warrants that it has not relied upon any
promise, statement or representation, express or implied, of any other party or such
other party’s agents, employees, or attorneys, not contained in this agreement.
39. FORMER COUNTY OFFICIALS. TENANT agrees to provide information
on former COUNTY administrative officials (as defined below) who are presently
employed by or currently represent TENANT. The information provided includes a list
of former COUNTY administrative officials who terminated COUNTY employment
within the last five years and who are now officers, principals, partners, associates or
members of TENANT. The information also includes the employment with and/or
representative capacity and the date those individuals began employment with or
representation of TENANT. The information does not include COUNTY administrative
officials who served in a volunteer capacity with, represented, or were employed by
TENANT prior to January 1, 2019. For purposes of this provision, “COUNTY
administrative official” is defined as a member of the Board of Supervisors or such
officer’s staff, COUNTY Administrative Officer or member of such officer’s staff,
COUNTY department or group head, assistant department or group head, or any
employee in the Exempt Group, Management Unit or Safety Management Unit. (See
Exhibit “D”, List of Former County Officials.)
40. MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATION. If during the course of the
administration of this Lease, the LANDLORD determines that the TENANT has made
a material misstatement or misrepresentation or that materially inaccurate information
has been provided to the LANDLORD, this Lease may be immediately terminated by
LANDLORD. If this Lease is terminated according to this provision, the LANDLORD
is entitled to pursue any available remedies at law or in equity.
41. BROKER’S COMMISSIONS: Each Party represents and warrants to the
other that no real estate broker, agent, commissioned salesperson or other person
has represented said Party in the negotiations of this Lease. Each party agrees to
indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any claim, loss, liability or
expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the other party as a result
of a breach of its respective representations herein.
42. EASEMENTS. LANDLORD reserves the right, from time to time, to grant
such easements, rights and dedications on the Property that LANDLORD, in its sole
discretion, deems necessary or desirable, and to cause the recordation of parcel
maps and restrictions, so long as such easements, rights, dedications, maps and
restrictions do not materially interfere with the permitted use of the Property by
TENANT. TENANT shall sign any of the aforementioned documents upon request of
LANDLORD and failure to do so shall constitute a material breach of this Lease.
43. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is agreed that TENANT shall act
and be an independent contractor and not an agent nor employee of LANDLORD.
44. NON-DISCRIMINATION. TENANT covenants it shall not discriminate
based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national
origin or ancestry in any activity pursuant to this Lease.
45. AUTHORITY. The Parties represent and warrant that the individuals
signing this Lease have the requisite authority to bind their respective organizations
to the terms and conditions of this Lease. This Lease has been adopted by noticed
public hearings of the Parties hereto and all Parties are fully authorized to enter into
this agreement.
46. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING BY TENANT.
1. TENANT shall not voluntarily, by operation of law, or by merger,
sale, transfer, or otherwise assign this Lease in its entirety, sublease the Property in
whole or in part, or permit any third-party use of the Property in whole or in part
without the prior written consent of CITY and COUNTY. Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary in the foregoing, TENANT may assign the Lease in its entirety or
sublease the Property in whole or in part to (a) the GUARANTOR or (b) any entity
which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with TENANT or the
GUARANTOR without CITY and COUNTY consent but with prior notice to
LANDLORD (“Affiliate Transferee”), provided that TENANT is not then in default
under the Lease and any such subleases to an Affiliate Transferee shall be
substantially in the form of Exhibit “F” attached, which shall provide that this Lease
controls in the event of conflict, the premises in the sublease does not exceed the
Property, the use under the sublease is consistent with the use in this Lease, the
term of the sublease does not exceed the Term of this Lease, and if not earlier
terminated, the sublease terminates concurrently with the termination of this Lease,
TENANT remains responsible for the acts and omissions of its subtenant, and neither
TENANT nor GUARANTOR shall be released from any of its obligations under this
Lease or the Guaranty, respectively. For any such assignments to an Affiliate
Transferee, the assignment shall be on the same terms and conditions, which shall
be assumed by the Affiliate Transferee, TENANT remains responsible for the acts
and omissions of its assignee and neither TENANT nor GUARANTOR shall be
released from its obligations under this Lease or the Guaranty, respectively.
2. If LANDLORD consent is required for any assignment or
subletting, other than as provided in Paragraph (1) of this Section 46, such consent
shall be on terms and conditions reasonably acceptable to LANDLORD, including but
not limited to that TENANT is not in Default at the time of consent, that TENANT shall
submit an assignment or sublease agreement in a form acceptable to the
LANDLORD, documentation regarding the financial strength of the proposed assignee
or subtenant, a current credit report of the assignee or subtenant, including credits
reports for each of its principals, and information related to the responsibility and
appropriateness, expertise, and expertise of the proposed assignee or subtenant for
the Use, which shall be equal to or greater than that of TENANT.
3. Whether LANDLORD consent is required or not, any assignment
or sublease shall not: (i) be effective without the express written assumption by such
assignee or subtenant of all of TENANT’s obligations under this Lease; (ii) release
TENANT of any of its obligations hereunder; (iii) alter the primary liability of TENANT
for the payment of the monthly rent and other amounts due COUNTY pursuant to
this Lease or for the performance of any of TENANT’s other obligations under this
Lease; nor (iv) alter, discharge or release the liability of any Guarantor on this Lease.
4. Except as provided in Paragraph 1 of Section 46, any assignment
or sublease without LANDLORD's consent shall be voidable and, at LANDLORD's
election, shall constitute a default under this Lease. LANDLORD’s consent to any
assignment or sublease shall not constitute a waiver of LANDLORD’s right to require
consent to any subsequent assignment or sublease. COUNTY’s RESD Director and
the CITY’s City Manager shall have the authority to review assignment and subletting
requests for the COUNTY and CITY, respectively and to provide LANDLORD
consent, if such assignment or subletting is approved by both the COUNTY and the
CITY.
47. LANDLORD RIGHT OF ENTRY. TENANT shall permit LANDLORD and
its authorized employees, agents, contractors, and representatives to enter the
Property and the Charter School Improvements thereon at all reasonable times upon
not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior notice (except in the event of an
emergency, in which case no prior notice is required) for the purposes of (i) serving
or posting or keeping posted thereon notices required or permitted by law, (ii)
conducting periodic inspections for compliance with the terms of the Lease,
(iii) exercising LANDLORD’s rights under this Lease, and (iv) showing the Property to
brokers, potential buyers and tenants, and lenders.
48. HOLDOVER. If TENANT continues in possession or occupancy of the
Property after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, and if said
possession or occupancy is with the express written consent of the LANDLORD, then
TENANT shall be deemed to be holding the Property on a month-to-month tenancy
subject to all the provisions of this Lease except the monthly rent and either Party
may terminate the Lease at any time during the holdover period by providing not less
than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other Party. The monthly rent payable
during such permitted period of holding over after the Initial Term shall the fair market
monthly rental rate then prevailing based on the monthly rental rate of comparable
leased properties in the County of San Bernardino, as reasonable determined by
LANDLORD. The monthly rent payable during such permitted period of holding over
after the Extended Term shall be monthly rent that was payable in the last month of
the Extended Term plus the annual escalation applicable during the Extended Term.
49. GUARANTOR. If the Reference Pages provide that TENANT’s
obligations pursuant to this Lease are to be guaranteed by one or more Guarantors,
then each Guarantor shall execute the form of the guaranty attached hereto as
Exhibit “E” “Guaranty of Lease” and each such Guarantor shall have the same
obligations as TENANT under this Lease.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties executed this agreement.
COUNTY: County of San Bernardino CITY: City of San Bernardino
By: __________________________ By: ____________________________
_________________, Chair Teri Ledoux, City Manager
Board of Supervisors
Dated:_________________________ Dated: _________________________
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A
COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS
BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
TENANT: 230 SOUTH WATERMAN
AVENUE, LLC
Lynna Monell
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of
the County of San Bernardino
By: ____________________________
Title: __________________________
Dated: _________________________
By: _______________________
Deputy
Dated: _______________________
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
MICHELLE D. BLAKEMORE,
County Counsel,
San Bernardino County Counsel
By: _________________________
Deputy County Counsel
Dated:
EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY
Legal Description
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL 1: (APN: 0136-261-24-0-000)
[To Be Attached]
THAT PORTION OF LOT 3, BLOCK 7, OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY,
DESCRIBED AS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, DISTANT SOUTH
THEREON 20 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE
WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO A POINT ON A LINE
THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND DISTANT EAST 693 FEET FROM THE WEST LINE
OF LOT 10, SAID BLOCK 7; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE TO A
POINT ON A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND DISTANT NORTH 50 FEET
FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 3 ACRES OF COMBINED LOTS 3 AND
10 OF SAID BLOCK 7; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE TO A POINT
ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THE EAST 8.75 FEET THEREOF AS CONVEYED TO THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO BY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 27, 1967 AS
INSTRUMENT NO. 78, IN BOOK 6930, PAGE 31 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
EXHIBIT B
PARCEL 2: (APN: 0136-261-23-0-000)
PROPERTY
ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY 3 ACRES OF LOTS 3 AND 10 IN
BLOCK 7 OF THE RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN
BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY,
Plat
EXCEPT THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 528 FEET THEREOF.
SAID LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE WEST TO
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE
WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT TO A POINT 50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE
OF SAID TRACT; THENCE EAST 165 FEET; THENCE NORTH TO A POINT 20
FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT; THENCE EAST TO A POINT
ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT 20 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THE EAST 8.75 FEET OF THE NORTH 20.00 FEET DEEDED TO
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR ROAD PURPOSES IN DEED RECORDED
MARCH 25, 1968, BOOK 6996, PAGE 793, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
PARCEL 3: (APN: 0136-261-25-0-000; 0136-261-26-0-000; 0136-261-27-0-000)
THE NORTH 10-1/2 ACRES OF COMBINED LOTS 3, 4, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 7,
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS,
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THE WEST 150 FEET OF THE NORTH 3 ACRES OF
COMBINED LOTS 10 AND 3 OF SAID BLOCK 7.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THE EAST 2 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 5 ACRES OF
THE NORTH 10-1/2 ACRES OF SAID COMBINED LOTS 3, 4, 9 AND 10.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 15.95 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 9, OF SAID BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE EASTERLY 135 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 16.24 FEET SOUTH OF
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTH 8.86 FEET; THENCE WEST
135 FEET; THENCE NORTH 9.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE WEST
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 347 FEET, MORE OR
LESS, TO A POINT THAT IS 528 FEET EAST OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID
LOT 10; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH LINES OF SAID LOT 10 TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE LAND CONVEYED TO EDWARD L. FLEMING, ET
UX., BY DEED RECORDED JULY 31, 1956 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 202, IN BOOK
4000, PAGE 212 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE EAST
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FLEMING LAND TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO BY DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 1968 AS INSTRUMENT NO.
747, IN BOOK 6979, PAGE 975 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 3,
4, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY
AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF ALLEN STREET, SAID POINT
BEING ALSO IN THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK 7 OF SAID RANCHO SAN
BERNARDINO, SAID POINT BEING SOUTH 1149.73 FEET FROM THE SOUTH
LINE OF RIALTO AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF ALLEN
STREET, BEING ALSO ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 9, BLOCK 7 OF
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, 366.98 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
THE LAND CONVEYED TO ADAR BRANEN, ET UX., BY DEED RECORDED
FEBRUARY 28, 1949 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 29, IN BOOK 2366, PAGE 126 OF
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAST MENTIONED PROPERTY AND THE EASTERLY
PROLONGATION THEREOF 520.39 FEET TO A POINT 347 FEET WEST OF THE
WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF WATERMAN AVENUE BEING ALSO THE EAST
LINE OF BLOCK 7 OF SAID RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO; THENCE NORTH AND
PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF WATERMAN AVENUE, 366.98 FEET TO
THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 3 AND 10, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO;
THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 10, 520.89
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: THE EAST 378 FEET OF THE
WEST 528 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 150 FEET OF LOTS 3 AND 10 IN BLOCK 7
OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
PARCEL 4: (APN: 0136-261-28)
THE EAST 2 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 5 ACRES OF THE NORTH 10-1/2 ACRES OF
LOTS 3, 4, 9 AND 10 BLOCK 7 OF A 5 ACRE SURVEY OF THE RANCHO SAN
BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7 PAGES 2 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THE EAST 7.75 FEET, AS CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER
11, 1968 IN BOOK 7109, PAGE 502, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THE INTEREST IN AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN
AND TO THE 10 INCH WELL AND PUMPING PLANT LOCATED ON SAID LAND.
PARCEL 5: (APN: 0136-261-41-0-000)
THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2
OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 150 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 11;
THENCE NORTH 150 FEET;
THENCE EAST 290 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET;
THENCE WEST 290 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 6: (APN: 0136-261-42-0-000)
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2,
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 150 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 11;
THENCE NORTH 150 FEET;
THENCE EAST 290 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET;
THENCE WEST 290 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-A: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
ALL THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE CENTER LINE OF IRWIN STREET, AS SHOWN
BY MAP OF HEARSH SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN BOOK 25 OF MAPS, PAGE
62, RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, 300 FEET NORTH OF THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO
WATERMAN AVENUE, 89.27 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT 290 FEET EAST
OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTH 75 FEET;
THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EAST, 89.27 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT
ON THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE CENTER LINE OF SAID IRWIN
STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-B: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
A PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 11 IN BLOCK 7 OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 225 FEET
NORTH, OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 75
FEET; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A POINT 290 FEET EAST OF THE
WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTH 75 FEET;
THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAVING AND EXCEPTING THE EAST 190 FEET THEREOF.
ALSO SAVING AND EXCEPTING THAT PORTION LYING WEST OF THE CENTER
LINE OF IRWIN STREET EXTENDING SOUTHERLY.
PARCEL 7-C: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7 OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 262.5 FEET
NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 37.5
FEET; THENCE, WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES, 90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH AT RIGHT
ANGLES 37.5 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EAST 8.75 FEET, AS CONVEYED TO THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED
NOVEMBER 12, 1968 IN BOOK 7128, PAGE 488 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
PARCEL 7-D: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 262-1/2 FEET
NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE WEST 90 FEET
TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DEEDED
TO WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, ET UX., BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1946, AS
INSTRUMENT NO. 83. RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, FOR TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 37.5 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID ARMSTRONG LAND; THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A POINT 100
FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID ARMSTRONG LAND;
THENCE SOUTH 37.5 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND DEEDED TO RAYBURN L. DIXON, ET UX., BY DEED
RECORDED AUGUST 20, 1946, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 48, RECORDS OF SAID
COUNTY; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID DIXON LAND TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-E: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 225 FEET
NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE, NORTH 37.5
FEET; THENCE, WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A POINT 190 FEET WEST OF THE
EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH AT RIGHT ANGLES 37.5 FEET;
THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PROPERTY DEEDED TO THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 26, 1968, IN BOOK 6965, PAGE
30 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS: DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THE EAST 8.75 FEET OF THE SOUTH 262.50 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7,
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK
7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID EAST 8.75 FEET BEING 50.00 FEET WEST,
MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE CENTER LINE OF WATERMAN
AVENUE, 82.50 FEET WIDE.
PARCEL 7-F: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 225
FEET; THENCE WEST TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
THE CENTERLINE OF IRWIN STREET AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF HEARSH
SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 24 OF MAPS, PAGE 62,
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; AND 225 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF
SAID LOT 11; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
CENTER LINE OF IRWIN STREET, 225 FEET TO POINT ON SOUTH LINE OF SAID
LOT 11; THENCE EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PROPERTY DEEDED TO THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, BY DEED RECORDED JANUARY 26, 1968, IN BOOK 6965, PAGE
30 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS: DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THE EAST 8.75 FEET OF THE SOUTH 262.50 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7,
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK
7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID EAST 8.75 FEET BEING 50.00 FEET WEST,
MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, FROM THE CENTER LINE OF WATERMAN
AVENUE, 82.50 FEET WIDE.
PARCEL 7-G: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
THE CENTER LINE OF IRWIN STREET, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF HEARSH
SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 24,
PAGE 62, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY, WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF SAID LOT 11;
THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET ALONG SAID PROLONGED CENTER LINE TO THE
SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO A
POINT 290 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE
NORTH 100 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE
EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-H: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THE NORTH 50 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN
BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7,
PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE NORTH
150 FEET; THENCE EAST 290 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET; THENCE WEST
290 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 7-I: (PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7 OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION OF
THE CENTER LINE OF IRWIN STREET AS SHOWN ON MAP OF HEARSH
SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 24,
PAGE 62, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY, WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 225 FEET OF SAID LOT 11;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID PROLONGED CENTER LINE 125 FEET; THENCE
WEST TO A POINT 290 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11,
THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11, 125 FEET;
THENCE EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 8: (APN: 0136-261-43-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2, IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE NORTH
150 FEET; THENCE EAST 290 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET; THENCE WEST
290 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THE NORTH 50 FEET THEREOF AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED
FEBRUARY 10, 1955 IN BOOK 3565, PAGE 240 OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ALSO EXCEPT THE SOUTH 50 FEET THEREOF AS DESCRIBED IN DEED
RECORDED MAY 13, 1963 IN BOOK 5907, PAGE 666 OFFICIAL RECORDS.
PARCEL 9: (APN: 0136-261-44-0-000)
THAT PORTION OF LOTS 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 7 PAGES 2, OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11; THENCE NORTH
50 FEET; THENCE EAST 290 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET; THENCE WEST
290 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 10: (APN: 136-261-37-0-000)
THE WEST 528 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 3 ACRES OF LOTS 3 AND 10, IN
BLOCK 7, OF THE RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE
2, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THE EAST 378 FEET OF SAID WEST 528 FEET.
PARCEL 11: (APNS 0136-261-11 AND 0136-261-50):
ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OF PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 3,
4, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY
AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF ALLEN STREET SAID POINT
BEING ALSO IN THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK 7 OF SAID RANCHO SAN
BERNARDINO, SAID POINT BEING SOUTH 1149.73 FEET FROM THE SOUTH
LINE OF RIALTO AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF ALLEN
STREET, BEING ALSO ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 10 AND 9, BLOCK 7 OF
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, 366.98 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
THE LAND CONVEYED TO ADAR BRANAN ET UX BY DEED RECORDED
FEBRUARY 28, 1949 IN BOOK 2366, PAGE 126 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID
COUNTY; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LAST
MENTIONED PROPERTY AND THE EASTERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF
520.39 FEET TO A POINT 347 FEET WEST OF THE WEST OF THE WEST LINE
OF WATERMAN AVENUE BEING ALSO THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 7, OF SAID
RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO; THENCE NORTH AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST
LINE OF WATERMAN AVENUE, 366.98 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 3
AND 10 BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG
THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 10, 520.89 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 15.95 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 9, OF SAID BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2 RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY;
THENCE EASTERLY 135 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 16.24 FEET SOUTH OF
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTH 8.86 FEET; THENCE WEST
135 FEET; THENCE NORTH 9.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 12 (APN: 0136-261-36):
THE EAST 378 FEET OF THE WEST 528 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 150 FEET
OF LOTS 3 AND 10 IN BLOCK 7 OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7 OF MAPS, PAGE 2
RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
PARCEL 13: (APN: 0136-261-29)
THE EAST 2 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 5 ACRES OF THE NORTH 15.50 ACRES OF
LOTS 3, 4, 9 AND 10 BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE SOUTH 2.25 ACRES OF LOT 4, OR WITHIN THE
SOUTH 2.25 ACRES OF LOT 9, IN SAID BLOCK 7.
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, BY DEED RECORDED JULY 16, 1968 AS INSTRUMENT NO.
400, IN BOOK 7060, PAGE 355, OFFICIAL RECORDS.
SAID LAND IS ALSO SHOWN ON LICENSED LAND SURVEYORS MAP FILED IN
BOOK 36, PAGE 4, RECORDS OF SURVEY.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
(APN: 0136-261-41-0-000, APN: 0136-261-42-0-000, APN: 0136-261-43-0-000,
PORTION APN 0136-261-44-0-000 & PORTION APN 0136-261-57-0-000)
ALL OF PARCELS 5, 6, & 8, AND PORTIONS OF PARCELS 7 & 9 DESCRIBED AS:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 7, RANCHO SAN BERNARDINO, IN THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 7, PAGE 2 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID
COUNTY, CONTAINING 2.23 ACRES AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED
PARCEL 5, ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ALLEN
STREET (41.25 FOOT HALF-WIDTH) AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 11;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 5, NORTH 89°31’12”
EAST (RECORD - EAST) 352.27 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY
LINE, SOUTH 00°29’57” EAST 275.24 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°30’03 WEST
352.27 FEET TO SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ALLEN STREET; THENCE
ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, NORTH 00°29’57” WEST 275.36 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXHIBIT C
FORM OF CONSENT, RECOGNITION AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT
This CONSENT, RECOGNITION AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is entered into by and among the COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, and
the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, hereinafter collectively referred to as
“LANDLORD”, 230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE, LLC, hereinafter referred to as
“TENANT”, HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
FOUNDATION, INC., hereinafter referred to as “SUBTENANT”, and ______
hereinafter referred to as “LENDER.”
Recitals
A. LANDLORD and TENANT entered into that certain Ground Lease
Agreement, Agreement No. _____ dated April , 20__, hereinafter referred to as
“Ground Lease”, whereby LANDLORD agreed to lease to TENANT and TENANT
agreed to lease from LANDLORD certain real property legally described on Exhibit
“A” attached hereto and known as 230 S. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino,
California, comprising approximately 15.6 acres (“Property") for use as a public
charter school.
B. TENANT and SUBTENANT have entered into that Sublease dated ,
20__, hereinafter referred to as “Sublease” whereby TENANT agreed to sublease to
SUBTENANT and SUBTENANT agreed to sublease from TENANT the Property for
SUBTENANT to construct certain charter school improvements and to operate the
public charter school facility known as the Norton Science and Language Academy
under a charter granted by the San Bernardino County Board of Education.
C. TENANT has made, executed and delivered, or is about to make,
execute and deliver to LENDER a leasehold deed of trust dated substantially
contemporaneously herewith (“Leasehold Deed of Trust”), encumbering TENANT’s
leasehold interest and SUBTENANT’s subleasehold interest in the Property created
by the Lease and the Sublease, respectively, to secure financing or refinancing for
the construction of certain charter school improvements at the Property and certain
preschool improvements for the County of San Bernardino on a separate parcel of
LANDLORD-owned real property known as 205 Allen Street, San Bernardino,
California, comprising approximately 2.23 acres (the “Head Start Parcel”).
D. TENANT represents that it is a condition precedent of the loan that the
Leasehold Deed of Trust shall be and remain at all times until said loan is repaid a lien
upon SUBTENANT’s subleasehold interest and TENANT’s leasehold interest in the
Property created by the Sublease and the Lease, respectively.
Covenants
In consideration of the recitals set forth above, which are incorporated herein, and
the covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, LANDLORD hereby consents to
TENANT entering into the Leasehold Deed of Trust to encumber TENANT’s leasehold
interest and SUBTENANT’s subleasehold interest in the Property created by the Lease
and the Sublease, respectively, provided that the Leasehold Deed of Trust shall be
subordinate to LANDLORD’s fee interest in the Property. For avoidance of doubt, the
parties hereby acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
this Agreement, the Lease, the Sublease, or any financing documents, the Leasehold
Deed of Trust does not encumber LANDLORD’s fee interest in the Property nor does it in
any manner encumber the Head Start Parcel or any improvements thereon even if a
portion of the loan proceeds is intended to or shall be used for the construction of certain
preschool improvements on the Head Start Parcel.
2. Upon repayment of the loan described in the Leasehold Deed of Trust,
LENDER agrees to fully re-convey all of LENDER’s interest in the Property created by
the Leasehold Deed of Trust (and any rights exerted thereunder), and LENDER shall,
at its sole cost and expense, execute such documents as reasonably requested by
LANDLORD to release said Leasehold Deed of Trust.
3. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Lease and the
provisions of this Agreement, the Sublease, the Leasehold Deed of Trust, or any other
financing agreements, the terms of such provisions shall be construed to be as consistent
as possible, but if such reading is not possible, the provisions of the Lease shall control.
4. Any material additions or modifications to the Leasehold Deed of Trust
shall first be approved in writing by the LANDLORD. The approvals described in this
Paragraph shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.
5. No amendment to the Lease that modifies any of its material economic
terms¸ Lender’s rights or the Term shall be valid without LENDER’s prior written
consent. TENANT shall be required to obtain LENDER’s prior written consent prior to
the execution of such amendment.
6. The proceeds of the loan to TENANT shall be used solely for payment of
expenses incident to construction of certain charter school improvements for the
operation of the Norton Science and Language Academy at the Property and certain
preschool improvements for the County of San Bernardino on the separate Head Start
Parcel and to pay the costs of the financing. Neither SUBTENANT nor TENANT shall
have the right to encumber its subleasehold interest or leasehold interest in the
Property created by the Sublease and Sublease, respectively to finance any other
charter schools, programs, or foundations operated by SUBTENANT or TENANT or
any of its affiliates.
7. Until the loan described in the Leasehold Deed of Trust is repaid in full,
LANDLORD shall provide LENDER with notice at the same time that it provides
notice to TENANT of any Default, and thereafter shall provide a copy of any notice
provided to TENANT to LENDER, including, without limitation, those that would result
in any surrender of the Property or termination of the Lease. LENDER shall have the
same rights, at any time during the Term, to enter the Property to (A) do any act or
thing required of TENANT hereunder, within the time TENANT is required to perform
such act or thing hereunder, whenever failure to do such act or thing would constitute
a default hereunder, provided that prior to any Default, LENDER shall provide written
notice to LANDLORD if LENDER acts on behalf of TENANT; and/or (B) cure any
Default as the TENANT has under this Lease; and LANDLORD shall accept such
performance or cure by a LENDER as if TENANT had performed. No LENDER shall
be required to cure any default of TENANT unless such LENDER has elected to
acquire the leasehold interest in writing or via foreclosure or deed in lieu thereof.
LANDLORD agrees that if TENANT fails to cure any default under the Lease within
the time provided for in the Lease, except for defaults due to TENANT’s failure to pay
monetary Monthly Rent, TENANT’s failure to comply with Section 4.A of the Lease, or
SUBTENANT’S failure to construct and complete the Preschool Improvements on the
Head Start Parcel in accordance with the Improvement Agreement (unless expressly
set forth in the Improvement Agreement) for which no additional time shall be granted
to LENDER (collectively, “Excluded Defaults”), LENDER shall have an additional ten
(10) business days after LENDER’s receipt of written notice of Default within which to
cure such default that are not Excluded Defaults (“Eligible Default”), provided if such
Eligible Default is of a nature that it cannot reasonably be cured within ten (10)
business days then so long as LENDER commences cure within said ten (10)
business days and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure of an Eligible Default to
completion, (A) LENDER shall have a reasonable period to cure such Eligible Default,
not to exceed 30 days from LENDER’s receipt of the written notice of Eligible Default,
(B) if possession of the Property is required to prosecute and complete a cure of an
Eligible Default (other than an Eligible Default described in Section 18.A.2 of the
Ground Lease), LENDER shall have a reasonable period to cure such Eligible
Default, not to exceed such time as reasonably necessary to obtain possession of the
Property plus 60 days or (C) LENDER shall have a reasonable period to cure any
Eligible Default described in Section 18.A.2 of the Ground Lease not to exceed such
time as reasonably necessary to obtain possession of the Property plus 365 days.by
entering into a new sublease agreement with a duly authorized replacement charter
school operator or other lawful educational user, provided that, immediately upon
obtaining possession, and until commencement of the new sublease, LENDER
covenants and agrees to diligently perform building maintenance and groundskeeping
services as necessary to immediately remedy any condition of blight or unsightly
appearance in the Charter School Improvements..
8. Upon default by TENANT under any of the terms of the Leasehold Deed
of Trust, LENDER may exercise any rights provided in the Leasehold Deed of Trust,
provided that before any sale of TENANT’s leasehold interest in the Property,
whether under power of sale or foreclosure, LENDER shall give to LANDLORD
written notice of the same character and duration as is required to be given to
TENANT by the terms of the Leasehold Deed of Trust or the laws of the State of
California.
9. If any default under the Leasehold Deed of Trust shall continue after the
giving of LENDER’s notice to LANDLORD pursuant to Paragraph 8 of this Agreement,
LANDLORD, prior to sale of the leasehold interest in the Property, shall have the
right to correct such default at TENANT’s cost, which costs shall be reimbursed by
TENANT upon demand and/or exercise LANDLORD’s remedies under the Lease.
10. If a sale or foreclosure under the Leasehold Deed of Trust occurs or if
the LENDER or its permitted assignee (as defined below) acquires the TENANT’s
leasehold interest by assignment in lieu of foreclosure, this Lease shall continue in
full force on the same terms and conditions and LENDER or said permitted assignee,
as successor in interest to TENANT will be bound by all the terms of this Lease and
will assume all the rights and obligations of TENANT under the Lease and
LANDLORD shall recognize LENDER or said permitted assignee as TENANT under
the Lease with all rights of TENANT thereunder and LANDLORD shall, after such
event and upon such condition, have the same rights and remedies against LENDER
or its permitted assignee for the default or breach of the Lease that LANDLORD has
under the Lease against TENANT if LENDER or its permitted assignee had not
succeeded to the interest of TENANT. Neither LENDER nor its permitted assignee
shall assign this Lease, sublease any portion of the Property or appoint an agent to
operate any portion of the Property without obtaining the prior written approval of
CITY and COUNTY, and if approved, a “permitted assignee”. Such approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed so long as the proposed assignee,
subtenant or agent has demonstrated substantial experience in the operation of
facilities similar to the Charter School Improvements. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
LENDER, or such permitted assignee, shall upon assignment of the Lease in
accordance with the terms thereof, be released of any all obligations under the Lease
accruing thereafter. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a recognition
of the Sublease as a direct agreement between LANDLORD and SUBTENANT.
11. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or communication that a
Party desires or is required to give to another Party or any other person, shall be in
writing and either served personally, sent by United States mail, postage prepaid,
first-class mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or by overnight
courier to another Party at the address set forth below. A Party may change its
address by notifying the other Parties of the change of address. Notices shall be
deemed delivered and effective upon the earlier of (i) actual receipt if personally
delivered on a business day; otherwise on the next business day, or (ii) the date of
delivery or refusal of the addressee to accept delivery if delivered on a business day,
otherwise on the next business day, if such notice is sent by or United States mail,
postage prepaid, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or overnight courier.
COUNTY’s Notice Address:
CITY’s Notice Address:
TENANT’s Notice Address:
SUBTENANT’s Notice Address:
LENDER Notice Address:
12. This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the Parties
and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators.
13. If any legal action is instituted to enforce or declare a party's rights
hereunder, each party, including the prevailing party, must bear its own attorneys'
fees and costs.
14. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California. The parties acknowledge and agree that this
Agreement was entered into and intended to be performed in the County of San
Bernardino, California. The parties agree that the venue for any action or claim
brought by any party to this Agreement will be the Superior Court of California,
County of San Bernardino. Each party hereby waives any law, statute (including but
not limited to Code of Civil Procedure section 394), or rule of court that would allow
them to request or demand a change of venue. If any third party brings an action or
claim concerning this Agreement, the parties hereto agree to use their best efforts to
obtain a change of venue to the Superior Court of California, County of San
Bernardino.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year written below.
COUNTY: County of San Bernardino CITY: City of San Bernardino
By: __________________________ By: ____________________________
_________________, Chair Teri Ledoux, City Manager
Board of Supervisors
Dated:_________________________ Dated: _________________________
SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A
COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS
BEEN DELIVERED TO THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
TENANT: 230 SOUTH WATERMAN
AVENUE, LLC
Lynna Monell
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of
the County of San Bernardino
By: ____________________________
Title: __________________________
Dated: _________________________
By: _______________________
Deputy
Dated: _______________________
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
MICHELLE D. BLAKEMORE,
County Counsel,
San Bernardino County Counsel
By: _________________________
Deputy County Counsel
Dated:
LENDER HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
FOUNDATION, INC.
By: _________________________By: _________________________
(Authorized signature- sign in blue ink)(Authorized signature- sign in
blue ink)
Name: ____________________
Title: _____________________Name: ____________________
Dated: ____________________Title: _____________________
Dated: ____________________
EXHIBIT D
LIST OF FORMER COUNTY OFFICIALS
INSTRUCTIONS: List the full name of the former COUNTY Administrative Official,
the title/description of the Official’s last position with the COUNTY, the date the
Official terminated COUNTY employment, the Official’s current employment and/or
representative capacity with the TENANT, the date the Official entered TENANT’s
employment and/or representation.
OFFICIAL’S NAME:REQUIRED INFORMATION
TENANT certifies that the foregoing information is true and accurate.
TENANT:
By:
Title:
Date:
EXHIBIT E
FORM OF GUARANTY OF LEASE
This Guaranty of Lease (“Guaranty”) dated as of [date] is executed by High
Desert Partnership in Academic Excellence Foundation, Inc., a California nonprofit
public benefit corporation (“Guarantor”) in favor of the City of San Bernardino (“City”)
and the County of San Bernardino (“County”). The City, County, and Guarantor are
the “Parties” to this Guaranty.
Recitals
City and County, collectively as landlord (“Landlord”), and 230 SouthA.
Waterman Avenue, LLC, a California limited liability company, as tenant (“Tenant”)
have entered into a Ground Lease Agreement dated as of [date-identify as Lease
referenced date or execution date] (“Lease”), whereby Landlord agreed to lease to
Tenant and Tenant agreed to lease certain real property known as 230 S. Waterman
Avenue, San Bernardino, California, comprising approximately 15.66 acres
(“Property") for use as a public charter school.
Guarantor operates two public charter schools, the Norton Science andB.
Language Academy (“NSLA”), which the Guarantor intends to operate on the
Property, and the Academy for Academic Excellence (“AAE”), which operates in Apple
Valley, California. Guarantor also operates the Goldstone Apple Valley Radio
Telescope (“GAVRT”) Radio Astronomy Program, the Apple Valley Center for
Innovation (“AVCI”), and the Lewis Center Foundation (the “Foundation”).
As a condition to entering into the Lease, Landlord has required thatC.
Guarantor execute and deliver to Landlord this Guaranty.
In addition to this Guaranty, as TENANT’s consideration for the Lease,D.
Guarantor has entered into that certain Improvement and Maintenance Agreement
with County on even date with the Lease wherein Guarantor shall perform certain
obligations as set forth in said agreement.
In consideration of Landlord entering into the Lease of the Property to Tenant,
Guarantor covenants and agrees as follows:
Section 1. Guaranty.
Guarantor absolutely and unconditionally guarantees to Landlord the full,
faithful, and timely performance by Tenant of the Lease, or any extensions, renewals,
or modifications of the Lease; provided, however, that Guarantor’s obligations
hereunder and under the Improvement Agreement are limited to Guarantor’s
revenues, income, receipts, proceeds, and money attributable to the operation of, and
the assets related to, the NSLA (the “NSLA Property”) and explicitly excludes any
revenue, income, receipts and money attributable to the operations of, and assets
related to, AAE, GAVRT, AVCI or the Foundation (the “Excluded Property”). The
Parties acknowledge and agree that timely and complete performance of the
Improvement Agreement by Guarantor is deemed a material covenant of Tenant
under the Lease. If Tenant shall default at any time in the performance of any
covenant or obligation under the Lease, then Guarantor, at Guarantor’s expense,
shall on demand by Landlord fully and promptly perform all covenants and obligations
to be performed by Tenant pursuant to the Lease, but such performance shall be
limited to the NSLA Property, and Guarantor shall not be obligated to use any
Excluded Property in its performance of its obligations under the Improvement
Agreement or the Guaranty. In addition, and not withstanding any contrary language
in the Lease, Guarantor shall on demand by Landlord pay to Landlord all amounts
due to Landlord, including, without limitation, all interest on past due obligations of
Tenant, costs advanced by Landlord, damages, and all expenses (including, without
limitation, court costs and reasonable attorney fees) that may arise in consequence of
Tenant’s default, but solely from the NSLA Property.
Section 2. Waivers.
Guarantor authorizes Landlord, without notice or demand and without affecting
Guarantor’s liability under this Guaranty, to:
(a) consent to any extensions, accelerations, or other changes in the time
for any payment provided for in the Lease, or consent to any other alteration of any
covenant, term, or condition of the Lease in any respect, and to consent to any
assignment, subletting, or reassignment of the Lease;
(b) take and hold security for the performance of any covenant, term, or
condition of the Lease, or exchange, waive, or release any security, but only from the
NSLA Property; and
(c) apply this security and direct the order or manner of its sale as
LANDLORD may determine. Notwithstanding any termination, renewal, extension or
holding over of the Lease, this Guaranty of Lease shall continue until all of the
covenants and obligations on the part of Tenant under the Lease to be performed
have been fully and completely performed by Tenant and Guarantor shall not be
released of any obligation or liability under this Guaranty so long as there is any
claim against Tenant arising out of the Lease that has not been settled or discharged
in full.
Section 3. Independent Obligations.
The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty are independent of, and may
exceed, the obligations of Tenant. A separate action may, at Landlord’s option, be
brought and prosecuted against Guarantor, whether or not any action is first or
subsequently brought against Tenant, or whether or not Tenant is joined in any
action, and Guarantor may be joined in any action or proceeding commenced by
Landlord against Tenant arising out of, in connection with, or based upon the Lease.
Guarantor waives any right to
(a) require Landlord to proceed against Tenant or any other person or entity
or pursue any other remedy in Landlord’s power;
(b) complain of delay in the enforcement of Landlord’s rights under the
Lease; and
(c) require Landlord to proceed against or exhaust any security held from
Tenant or Guarantor. Guarantor waives any defense arising by reason of any
disability or other defense of Tenant or by reason of the cessation from any cause of
the liability of Tenant. Guarantor waives all demands upon and notices to Tenant
and to Guarantor, including, without limitation, demands for performance, notices of
nonperformance, notices of non-payment, and notices of acceptance of this Guaranty
of Lease.
Section 4. Definition of Tenant; Limitations.
For purposes of this Guaranty of Lease and the obligations and liabilities of
Guarantor, the term “Tenant” shall be deemed to include any and all affiliates,
concessionaires, licensees, franchisees, department operators, assignees,
subtenants, or others directly or indirectly leasing or occupying the Property leased
under the Lease or operating or conducting a business in or from the Property, as
permitted by the Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in
this Guaranty, the Parties acknowledge and agree that Guarantor’s obligations under
this Guarantee shall be satisfied in their entirety by the NSLA Property. The Parties
further acknowledge and agree that no revenue of Guarantor derived from its
operation of AAE, GAVRT, AVCI, the Foundation or any operations other than NSLA
shall be available to satisfy the obligations of Guarantor hereunder or under the
Improvement Agreement, and the facilities from which Guarantor operates AAE,
GAVRT, AVCI, and the Foundation and other assets related to such operations are
not pledged hereunder.
Section 5. No Reporting Duty.
Guarantor assumes full responsibility for keeping fully informed of the financial
condition of Tenant and all other circumstances affecting Tenant’s ability to perform
Tenant’s obligations under the Lease, and agrees that Landlord will have no duty to
report to Guarantor any information that Landlord receives about Tenant’s financial
condition or any circumstances bearing on Tenant’s ability to perform such
obligations.
Section 6. Continuing Guaranty.
This Guaranty shall remain in full force notwithstanding the appointment of a
receiver to take possession of all or substantially all of the assets of Tenant, or an
assignment by Tenant for the benefit of creditors, or any action taken or suffered by
Tenant under an insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, moratorium, or other debtor
relief act or statute, whether now existing or later amended or enacted, or the
disaffirmance of the Lease in any action or otherwise.
Section 7. Joint and Several Obligations.
If this Guaranty of Lease is signed, or if the obligations of Tenant are
otherwise guaranteed, by more than one party, their obligations shall be joint and
several, and the release or limitation of liability of any one or more of the guarantors
shall not release or limit the liability of any other guarantors.
Section 8. Successors and Assigns.
This Guaranty of Lease shall be binding upon Guarantor and Guarantor’s
heirs, administrators, personal and legal representatives, successors, and assigns,
and shall inure to the benefit of Landlord and Landlord’s successors and assigns.
Landlord may, without notice, assign this Guaranty of Lease, the Lease, or the rents
and other amounts payable under the Lease, in whole or in part.
Section 9. Guaranty of Costs and Fees.
In addition to the amounts guaranteed, Guarantor agrees to pay reasonable
attorney fees and all other costs and expenses incurred by Landlord in enforcing this
Guaranty of Lease or in any action or proceeding arising out of, or relating to, this
Guaranty of Lease.
Section 10. Governing Law
This Guaranty of Lease shall be deemed to be made under and shall be
governed by California law in all respects, including matters of construction, validity,
and performance, and the terms and provisions of this Guaranty may not be waived,
altered, modified, or amended except in a writing signed by an authorized officer of
Landlord and by Guarantor.
Section 11. Severance.
If any of the provisions of this Guaranty of Lease shall contravene or be held
invalid under the laws of any jurisdiction, this Guaranty of Lease shall be construed
as if it did not contain those provisions, and the rights and obligations of the parties
shall be construed and enforced accordingly.
Section 12. Counterparts.
This Guaranty of Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be a valid and binding original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
Guarantor has executed this Guaranty as of the date first written above.
HIGH DESERT PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION, INC.
__________________________
Lisa Lamb, Executive Director
EXHIBIT F
FORM OF SUBLEASE FOR AFFILIATE TRANSFEREES
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
by and between
230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE LLC
as Lessor
and
THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE”
FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED
as Lessee
Dated as of June 1, 2020
Pursuant to the Loan Agreement (as defined herein), the Lessor has granted, bargained, sold,
alienated, pledged, set over and confirmed to the Authority (as defined herein) all rights and
interests of the Lessor in this Lease Agreement, except for the Lessor’s Unassigned Rights (as
defined herein).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 2
ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS 13
Section 2.01.Representations by Lessor 13
Section 2.02.Representations by Lessee 16
Section 2.03.Lessee’s Tax Covenants 19
Section 2.04.Lessee’s Covenant to Comply With Charter School Act 20
ARTICLE III TERM OF AGREEMENT 20
ARTICLE IV GROUND LEASE 21
ARTICLE V PAYMENT PROVISIONS 21
Section 5.01.Lease Payments; Limited Obligation 21
Section 5.02.Base Lease Payments, Additional Lease Payments and Other Amounts
Payable 21
Section 5.03.Manner of Payment 22
Section 5.04.Pledge by Lessee 22
ARTICLE VI MAINTENANCE, TAXES AND INSURANCE 23
Section 6.01.Maintenance and Modifications of Facilities By Lessee 23
Section 6.02.Taxes, Other Governmental Charges and Utility Charges 23
Section 6.03.Insurance Required 24
Section 6.04.Application of Net Proceeds of Insurance 26
Section 6.05.Advances by Trustee 26
Section 6.06.Environmental Indemnity 26
Section 6.07.Environmental Covenants 28
Section 6.08.Additional Environmental Provisions 30
ARTICLE VII DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION AND CONDEMNATION 31
Section 7.01.Damage, Destruction and Condemnation 31
Section 7.02.Treatment of Net Proceeds 32
Section 7.03.Continuation of Operations in Event of Casualty 32
ARTICLE VIII SPECIAL COVENANTS 32
Section 8.01.Annual Budget 32
Section 8.02.Consolidation, Merger, Sale or Conveyance 32
Section 8.03.Further Assurances 33
Section 8.04.Audits 33
Section 8.05.Books and Records; Compliance with Continuing Disclosure Agreement 33
Section 8.06.Indemnification 34
Section 8.07.Authority of Authorized Representative of Lessee 36
Section 8.08.Authority of Authorized Representative of Lessor 36
Section 8.09.Licenses and Qualifications 36
Section 8.10.Right to Inspect 36
Section 8.11.Assignment and Subleasing 37
Section 8.12.Prohibited Use 37
Section 8.13.Limitations on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness 37
Section 8.14.Operating Leases 42
Section 8.15.Covenant to Comply with Indenture and Loan Agreement 42
Section 8.16.Liens 42
Section 8.17.Lease Blocked Account Agreement 42
Section 8.18.Days Cash on Hand 42
Section 8.19.Coverage Ratio 43
Section 8.20.Subordination 44
Section 8.21.Investor Call 44
Section 8.22.Subordination of Support Office Service Fees 44
ARTICLE IX ASSIGNMENT AND PLEDGE BY LESSOR 45
ARTICLE X EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES 45
Section 10.01.Events of Default 45
Section 10.02.Remedies On Default 47
Section 10.03.No Remedy Exclusive 48
Section 10.04.Agreement to Pay Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses 49
Section 10.05.Waiver 49
Section 10.06.Treatment of Funds in Bankruptcy 49
ARTICLE XI [RESERVED]50
ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 50
Section 12.01.Notices 50
Section 12.02.Binding Effect 51
Section 12.03.Severability 51
Section 12.04.Third Party Beneficiaries 51
Section 12.05.Net Lease 51
Section 12.06.Amendments, Changes And Modifications 51
Section 12.07.Execution in Counterparts 52
Section 12.08.Governing Law 52
Section 12.09.Filing 52
Section 12.10.Cancellation at Expiration of Lease Term 52
Section 12.11.No Pecuniary Liability of Authority 52
Section 12.12.No Personal Liability of Officials of Lessee, Lessor, Authority or Trustee 52
Section 12.13.No Warranty by Lessor 53
Section 12.14.Prior Agreements Superseded 53
Section 12.15.Covenant by Lessee With Respect to Statements, Representations and
Warranties 53
Section 12.16.Captions 53
Section 12.17.Lease Payments Due on Holidays 54
Section 12.18.Provision of General Application 54
Section 12.19.Survival 54
Section 12.20.Notice of Change in Fact 54
Section 12.21.CASp Disclosure 54
Section 12.22.Energy Use Disclosure Program 55
Section 12.23.Waiver of Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Code 55
EXHIBIT A Base Lease Payment Schedule 1
EXHIBIT B Real Property Description 1
EXHIBIT C Form of No Default Certificate 1
EXHIBIT D Form of Coverage Ratio Certificate 1
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SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
THIS SUBLEASE AGREEMENT, dated as of June 1, 2020 (this “Lease
Agreement”), is by and between 230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE LLC, a California
limited liability company (the “Lessor”), and THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED (“Lessee”), a
California nonprofit public benefit corporation designated as an organization described in
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and authorized to
operate charter schools by the State of California (the “State”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the California Enterprise Development Authority (the “Authority”) is
authorized pursuant to the provisions of Article 1 through 4 (commencing with Section
6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of
California, as amended (the “Act”), to issue its revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the
acquisition, renovation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of the Series 2020 Project (as
hereinafter defined); and
WHEREAS, the Lessee has requested the assistance of the Authority in financing or
refinancing the acquisition, renovation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of land and
charter school facilities located at 230 South Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, California
92408, and operated by the Lessee as the charter school known as Norton Science and
Language Academy; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to assist the Lessee by issuing its $[PARA]
Charter School Revenue Bonds (Norton Science and Language Academy Project), Tax-Exempt
Series 2020A (the “Series 2020A Bonds”), and its $[PARB] Charter School Revenue Bonds
(Norton Science and Language Academy Project), Taxable Series 2020B (the “Series 2020B
Bonds” and, together with the Series 2020A Bonds, the “Series 2020 Bonds”) pursuant to an
Indenture of Trust dated as of June 1, 2020 (the “Indenture”), by and between the Authority
and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), in order to make one
or more loans to the Lessor pursuant to the Loan Agreement (as defined herein) for purposes
of (i) financing or refinancing the costs of the acquisition, renovation, improvement, furnishing
and equipping of land and charter school facilities to be leased to the Lessee for use as Norton
Science and Language Academy (the “School”) and located at 230 South Waterman Avenue,
San Bernardino, California (the “Series 2020 Facilities”); (ii) funding a debt service reserve
fund for the Series 2020 Bonds; and (iii) paying certain expenses incurred in connection with
the issuance of the Series 2020 Bonds (collectively, the “Series 2020 Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Lessee is authorized pursuant to Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title II of
the Education Code of the State of California (the “Charter School Act”), to lease facilities for
the purpose of operating its charter schools; and
WHEREAS, the Lessor proposes to lease to the Lessee and the Lessee desires to lease
from the Lessor the Leased Property, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in this
Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto formally covenant, agree and bind
themselves as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
All terms defined in Article I of the Indenture and not otherwise defined herein shall
have the same meaning in this Lease Agreement. In addition, the following terms, except
where the context indicates otherwise, shall have the respective meanings set forth below:
“Accountant” means any independent certified public accounting firm licensed to
practice in the State (which may be the firm of accountants that regularly audits the books and
accounts of the Lessee) from time to time selected by the Lessee.
“Actual Annual Debt Service” means the principal and interest payment requirements
with respect to all Indebtedness for the Fiscal Year being tested.
“Actual Annual Lease Payments” means the actual amount of Base Lease Payments to
be paid hereunder with respect the Fiscal Year being tested.
“Additional Lease Payments” means the cost of the (a) reasonable expenses of the
Authority related to the performance of the provisions of the Loan Agreement, or otherwise
incurred at the request of the Lessee, including but not limited to the fees and expenses
described in Section 5.01(e), (f), (h) and (i) of the Loan Agreement, (b) the reasonable
expenses and fees of the Trustee, the Custodian, the Dissemination Agent and Rebate Analyst
and any amounts required to be deposited and replenished in the Rebate Fund, (c) any amounts
required to be deposited and replenished in the Debt Service Reserve Fund, (d) any amounts
required to be deposited to and replenished in the Repair and Replacement Fund, and (e) other
charges and costs (together with all interest and penalties that may accrue thereon) in the event
that the Lessee shall fail to pay the same, as specifically set forth herein which the Lessee
assumes or agrees to pay hereunder. Additional Lease Payments do not include Base Lease
Payments.
“Administrative Services Agreement” means any agreement between the Lessee and a
charter school, including charter schools operated or managed by the Lessee, pursuant to which
the Lessee provides administrative or support services.
“Annual Administration Fees” means any annual fees of the Trustee related to the
Bonds, annual fees of the Dissemination Agent under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement,
and the Authority Annual Fee (as defined in the Indenture).
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“Authorized Representative” means, (a) in the case of the Lessor, the Chair, Vice
Chairman, President or Secretary of its sole member or any other person designated as such by
a statement of the Lessor or its sole member signed by one of the foregoing officers and filed
with the Trustee, acting on behalf of the Lessor and, when used with reference to the
performance of any act, the discharge of any duty or the execution of any certificate or other
document, any officer, employee or other person authorized to perform such act, discharge
such duty or execute such certificate or other document and (b) in the case of the Lessee, the
Chair, Vice Chairman or Secretary of the Lessee or any other person designated as such by a
statement of the Lessee signed by one of the foregoing officers and filed with the Trustee and,
when used with reference to the performance of any act, the discharge of any duty or the
execution of any certificate or other document, any officer, employee or other person
authorized to perform such act, discharge such duty or execute such certificate or other
document.
“Balloon Amount” means the largest amount maturing on any Balloon Indebtedness
during any twelve consecutive months in which such Balloon Indebtedness is outstanding.
“Balloon Indebtedness” means Long-Term Indebtedness where the principal of (and
premium, if any) and interest and other debt service charges on such Long-Term Indebtedness
due (or payable in respect of any required purchase of such Long-Term Indebtedness by such
person on demand) in any fiscal year either are equal to at least 25% of the total principal of
(any premium, if any) and interest and other debt service charges on such Long-Term
Indebtedness. Balloon Indebtedness does not include Indebtedness which otherwise would be
classified as Put Indebtedness.
“Base Lease Payment Date” means each Business Day on which the Lessee is required
to make the Base Lease Payments pursuant to the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
“Base Lease Payments” means the payments payable by the Lessee during the Lease
Term as set forth in Exhibit A, as such Exhibit A may be amended hereunder from time to
time, which constitute the payments payable by the Lessee for and in consideration of the right
to use the Facilities during the Lease Term.
“Bond Proceeds of a Series” means all amounts actually or constructively received from
the sale of the related Series of Tax-Exempt Bonds (including underwriters’ discount or
compensation, but excluding pre-issuance accrued interest), plus all investment earnings
thereon.
“Capital Improvements” means the acquisition of land, easements, facilities, and
equipment (other than ordinary repairs and replacements), and the construction or
reconstruction of improvements, betterments, and extensions which, under Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, are
properly chargeable as capital items.
“Charter School Contract” means, collectively, the charter contract entered into
pursuant to the Charter School Act by and between the Lessee and [________], with a term
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from June 1, [____] through and including June 30, [____], and any subsequent renewal
thereof, as amended and modified from time to time.
“Commitment Indebtedness” means the obligation of any Person to repay amounts
disbursed pursuant to a commitment from a Qualified Provider to pay, refinance or purchase
when due, when tendered or when required to be purchased or tendered, or to extend funds
for such purpose, other Indebtedness of such Person or any other obligation of any other
Person, and the obligation of any Person to pay interest payable on amounts disbursed for such
purposes, plus any fees, costs or expenses payable to such Qualified Provider for, under or in
connection with such commitment, in the event of disbursement pursuant to such commitment
or in connection with enforcement thereof, including without limitation any penalties payable in
the event of such enforcement and any indemnification, if enforceable, or contribution
obligation related thereto.
“Completion Indebtedness” means any Long-Term Indebtedness incurred by any Person
for the purpose of financing the completion of Capital Improvements, for which such Long-
Term Indebtedness was incurred under the Indenture, to the extent necessary to provide for
completion of the Capital Improvements in substantially the same type and scope contemplated
at the time that such Long-Term Indebtedness was incurred. Completion Indebtedness may
also finance interest on the Completion Indebtedness for a period up to three years from the
date of issuance thereof, any reserve funds related to such Completion Indebtedness and the
costs and expenses of issuing such Completion Indebtedness.
“Continuing Disclosure Agreement” means the Continuing Disclosure Agreement dated
as of June 1, 2020, by and among the Lessee, the Borrower and the Dissemination Agent, as
may be amended, supplemented or restated from time to time.
“County” means the County of San Bernardino, California.
“Coverage Ratio” means the ratio obtained by dividing (i) Net Income Available for
Lease Payments for the Fiscal Year being tested by (ii) the sum (without duplication) of Actual
Annual Lease Payments and Actual Annual Debt Service (which Actual Annual Debt Service
shall not include any payments with respect to the Series 2020 Bonds); provided, however, for
the purposes of Subsection 8.13(b) herein, “Coverage Ratio” means the ratio obtained by
dividing (i) Net Income Available for Lease Payments for the Fiscal Year being tested by (ii)
the sum (without duplication) of Maximum Annual Lease Payments and Maximum Annual
Debt Service (which Maximum Annual Debt Service shall not include any payments with
respect to the Series 2020 Bonds).
“Custodian” means Wilmington Trust, National Association, as custodian under the
Lease Blocked Account Agreement.
“Days Cash on Hand” means as of any date of determination, the product of 365 times
a fraction, (i) the numerator of which is the sum of (a) the aggregate amount of School’s
unrestricted cash and unrestricted investments and board designated funds that are not
otherwise restricted (either permanently or temporarily) as to their use for payment of total
Operating Expenses as of such date of determination and (b) amounts on deposit in the Repair
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and Replacement Fund and, (ii) the denominator of which is total Operating Expenses, in each
case, for the period of four fiscal quarters ended on the date of determination, and determined
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
“Days Cash on Hand Requirement” means for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020,
and for each Fiscal Year thereafter, 45 Days Cash on Hand.
“Debt Service” means the Principal and Interest Requirements on Indebtedness, for the
period of time for which calculated, excluding Non-Recourse Indebtedness and Subordinated
Indebtedness; provided, however, that for purposes of calculating such amount, principal and
interest shall be excluded from the determination of Debt Service if amounts have been
deposited in trust, escrowed or otherwise set aside with the Trustee for the payment thereof.
“Dissemination Agent” means Urban Futures, Inc., or another dissemination agent
appointed pursuant to the Continuing Disclosure Agreement.
“Electronic Means” means telecopy, facsimile transmission, email transmission or other
similar electronic means of communication providing evidence of transmission.
“Environmental Damages” means all claims, judgments, damages, losses, penalties,
fines, Liabilities (including strict liability), encumbrances, Liens (as defined in the Indenture),
privileges, costs, and expenses of investigation and defense of any claim, whether or not such
claim is ultimately defeated, and of any good faith settlement or judgment, of whatever kind or
nature, contingent or otherwise, matured or unmatured, foreseeable or unforeseeable, including
without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and expert consultants’ fees and disbursements,
any of which are incurred at any time as a result of the existence of Regulated Chemicals upon,
about, beneath or migrating, or threatening to migrate, onto or from the Facilities, or the
existence of a violation of Environmental Requirements pertaining to the Facilities, regardless
of whether or not such Environmental Damages were caused by or within the control of the
Lessee.
“Environmental Law” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by SARA, 42
U.S.C. §§ 1820 et seq., the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. §§ 1810 et
seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq., the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§
1251 et seq. and the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7412 et seq., and any other applicable
federal or State laws pertaining to the protection of the environment, as any such laws may be
amended, modified or supplemented and any regulations promulgated pursuant to any of the
foregoing.
“Environmental Report” means any Environmental Assessment, Tests (each as defined
in Section 6.08 herein), or other environmental report or audit conducted at the Facilities for
any reason.
“Environmental Requirements” means all applicable federal, State, regional or local
laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, concerning public health, safety or the
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environment, including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §9601, et seq., the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as
amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Solid
and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. §6901, et seq., the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.,
the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. §2601, et seq., the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §11001, et seq., the Clean Air Act of
1966, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §7401, et seq., the National Environmental Policy Act of 1975,
42 U.S.C. §4321, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. §401 et seq., the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended 16 U.S.C. §1531, et seq., the Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §651, et. seq., the Safe Drinking Water
Act of 1974, as amended 42 U.S.C. §300(f), et seq., and all rules, regulations, policies and
guidance documents promulgated or published thereunder, and any State, regional, county or
local statute, law, rule, regulation or ordinance relating to public health, safety or the
environment, including, without limitation those relating to:
releases, discharges, emissions or disposals to air, water, land or(a)
groundwater;
the withdrawal or use of groundwater;(b)
the use, handling, or disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”),(c)
asbestos or urea formaldehyde;
the transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, release or management of(d)
hazardous substances or materials (including, without limitation, petroleum, its
derivatives, by-products or other hydrocarbons), and any other solid, liquid, or gaseous
substance, exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated, or may or could pose a
hazard to the health and safety of the occupants of the Facilities or any property
adjacent to or surrounding the Facilities;
the exposure of persons to toxic, hazardous; or other controlled,(e)
prohibited or regulated substances; and
any Regulated Chemical.(f)
“Event of Default” means those defaults specified in Section 10.01 hereof.
“Facilities” means the Series 2020 Facilities and any other facilities hereafter owned by
the Borrower at any time and leased to the Lessee under the Lease for the operation of the
School, and pledged to the Trustee to secure the Bonds.
“Financial Products Agreement” means an interest rate swap, cap, collar, floor, forward
or other hedging agreement, arrangement or security, however denominated, identified to the
Trustee and the Lessor in a certificate signed by an Authorized Representative of the Lessee as
having been entered into by the Lessee with a Qualified Provider not for investment purposes
but with respect to Indebtedness (which Indebtedness shall be specifically identified in the
certificate) for the purpose of (1) reducing or otherwise managing the Lessee’s risk of interest
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rate changes or (2) effectively converting the Lessee’s interest rate exposure from a fixed rate
exposure to a variable rate exposure, or from a variable rate exposure to a fixed rate exposure.
“Indebtedness” means all indebtedness of the Borrower or the Lessee (as consolidated
for financial reporting purposes) for borrowed moneys related to or payable from, in whole or
in part, revenues of the School, including, but not limited to, indebtedness which has been
incurred or assumed in connection with the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation
or equipping of the Facilities, all indebtedness, no matter how created, secured by the Facilities,
whether or not such indebtedness is assumed by the Borrower or the Lessee, any leases with a
term longer than one year or required to be capitalized in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, installment purchase obligations and guaranties.
“Insurance Consultant” means an independent insurance consultant and/or risk
management firm or an insurance broker or an insurance agent (which may be a consultant,
firm, broker or agent with whom the Lessee regularly transacts business) selected by the
Lessee.
“Interest Rate Swap” means an agreement with a Swap Provider pursuant to which the
interest rate on variable rate Indebtedness is synthetically fixed.
“Lease Blocked Account Agreement” means the Lease Blocked Account Agreement,
dated on or before the Bond Closing, by and between the Lessee and the Custodian.
“Lease Payments” means the Base Lease Payments and the Additional Lease Payment
due hereunder.
“Lease Term” means the time during which the Lessee is the lessee of the Facilities
under this Lease Agreement, as provided in and subject to Article III hereof; provided that
certain provisions of this Lease Agreement survive the termination of the Lease Term, as
provided in Article III hereof.
“Leased Property” means the Series 2020 Facilities and any other facilities hereafter
owned by the Lessor at any time and leased to the Lessee under this Lease Agreement, and
pledged to the Trustee to secure the Bonds.
“Lessee” means The High Desert “Partnership in Academic Excellence” Foundation,
Incorporated, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation designated as an organization
described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code and authorized to operate charter schools by the
State under the Charter School Act, or any successor thereto, and any surviving, resulting or
transferee entity thereof, as provided in this Lease Agreement.
“Lessee Actual Annual Debt Service” means the principal and interest payment
requirements with respect to all Lessee Indebtedness for the Fiscal Year being tested.
“Lessee Coverage Ratio” means the ratio obtained by dividing (i) Lessee Net Income
Available for Lease Payments for the Fiscal Year being tested by (ii) the sum (without
duplication) of Actual Annual Lease Payments and Lessee Actual Annual Debt Service (which
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Lessee Actual Annual Debt Service shall not include any payments with respect to the Series
2020 Bonds).
“Lessee Documents” means this Lease Agreement, the Tax Regulatory Agreement, the
Lease Blocked Account Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, the Bond Purchase
Agreement and each of the other agreements, certificates, contracts or instruments to be
executed by the Lessee in connection with the Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Bonds.
“Lessee Indebtedness” means all indebtedness of the Borrower or the Lessee (as
consolidated for financial reporting purposes) for borrowed moneys, including, but not limited
to, indebtedness which has been incurred or assumed in connection with the acquisition,
construction, improvement, renovation or equipping of facilities, all indebtedness, no matter
how created, whether or not such indebtedness is assumed by the Borrower or the Lessee, any
leases with a term longer than one year or required to be capitalized in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, installment purchase obligations and guaranties.
“Lessee Net Income Available for Lease Payments” means, for any period of
determination thereof, the aggregate Lessee Revenues for such period, plus the interest
earnings on moneys held in any debt service reserve fund related to any Lessee Indebtedness,
minus the total Lessee Operating Expenses for such period but excluding (i) any profits or
losses which would be regarded as extraordinary items under Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles, (ii) gain or loss in the extinguishment of Lessee Indebtedness, (iii) proceeds of the
Bonds and any other Lessee Indebtedness permitted by this Lease Agreement, (iv) proceeds of
insurance policies, other than policies for business interruption insurance, maintained by or for
the benefit of Lessee, (v) proceeds of any sale, transfer or other disposition of any of Lessee’s
assets by the Lessor or the Lessee, (vi) proceeds of any condemnation or any other damage
award received by or owing to Lessee, (vii) amounts expended for Base Lease Payments; and
(viii) subordinated Support Office Service Fees.
“Lessee Operating Expenses” means fees and expenses of the Lessee, including Base
Lease Payments and Additional Lease Payments, maintenance and repair expenses, utility
expenses, administrative and legal expenses, miscellaneous operating expenses, rental payments,
interest expenses, advertising costs, payroll expenses (including taxes), the cost of material and
supplies used for current operations of the Lessee, the cost of vehicles, equipment leases and
service contracts, taxes upon the operations of the Lessee not otherwise mentioned herein,
charges for the accumulation of appropriate reserves for current expenses not annually
recurrent, but which are such as may reasonably be expected to be incurred in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and amounts payable under the Ground Lease that
are the responsibility of the Lessor and not otherwise accounted for under this definition, all in
such amounts as reasonably determined by the Lessee; provided, however, “Lessee Operating
Expenses” shall not include (a) depreciation and amortization expenses, (b) other non-cash
expenses, (c) those expenses which are actually paid from revenues of the Lessee which are not
Lessee Revenues, (d) those expenses which are actually paid from any proceeds of Long-Term
Indebtedness or Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School, (e) one-time expenses, and
(f) expenditures for capitalized assets.
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“Lessee Revenues” means, regardless of source and to the extent permitted by law, all
revenues, rentals, fees, third-party payments, receipts, donations, contributions or other income
of the Lessee, including the rights to receive such revenues, all as calculated in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, proceeds derived from insurance,
condemnation proceeds, accounts, contract rights and other rights and assets, whether now or
hereafter owned, held or possessed by the Lessee; and all gifts, grants, bequests and
contributions (including income and profits therefrom) related to the Lessee to the extent
permitted by the terms thereof.
“Lessor” means 230 South Waterman Avenue LLC, a California limited liability
company or any successor thereto, or any surviving, resulting or transferee entity thereof, as
provided in this Lease Agreement.
“Lessor Documents” means this Lease Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure
Agreement, the Deed of Trust, the Loan Agreement, the Promissory Note, the Bond Purchase
Agreement, and each of the other agreements, certificates, contracts or instruments to be
executed by the Lessor in connection with this Lease Agreement and the issuance of the
Bonds.
“Lessor’s Unassigned Rights” means the rights of the Lessor to (a) inspect books and
records of the Lessee, (b) give or receive notices, approvals, consents, requests and other
communications, (c) receive payment or reimbursement for expenses, (d) immunity from and
limitation of liability, (e) indemnification from liability by the Lessee, and (f) security for the
Lessee’s indemnification obligation.
“Liabilities” means any causes of action (whether in contract, tort or otherwise), claims,
costs, damages, demands, judgments, liabilities, losses, suits and expenses (including, without
limitation, reasonable costs of investigation, and attorney’s fees and expenses) of every kind,
character and nature whatsoever.
“Loan” means the loan by the Authority to the Lessor of the proceeds from the sale of
a Series of Bonds pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
“Long-Term Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by
the Lessee payable from or secured by Revenues or assets of the School, maturing on or after
the expiration of the one year period after it is incurred.
“Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School” means indebtedness (including
leases with a term longer than one year or required to be capitalized in accordance with in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) incurred, assumed or guaranteed
by the Lessee not payable from or secured by Revenues, the Facilities or assets of the School,
maturing on or after the expiration of the one year period after it is incurred
“Management Consultant” means a Person, including an Accountant (as defined in the
Lease Agreement), qualified to study the operations of facilities like the charter school facilities
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operated by the Lessee, and having a favorable reputation in the industry and, unless otherwise
specified herein, retained by the Lessee.
“Maximum Annual Debt Service” means, as of any date of calculation, the highest
Principal and Interest Requirements on Long-Term Indebtedness (provided the final maturity
payment for a Series of Bonds shall be reduced by amounts on deposit in the Debt Service
Reserve Fund and available for such payment) for any current or any succeeding Fiscal Year,
taking into account the provisions for determining the Principal and Interest Requirements on
Long-Term Indebtedness set forth in Section 8.13 hereof.
“Maximum Annual Lease Payments” means, as of any date of calculation, the highest
amount of Base Lease Payments to be paid hereunder with respect to the current or any
succeeding Fiscal Year; provided that for purposes of this calculation, the Base Lease
Payments due in the final year of the Lease Term shall be reduced by amounts on deposit in
the Debt Service Reserve Fund and available for such payment.
“Net Income Available for Lease Payments” means, for any period of determination
thereof, the aggregate Revenues for such period, plus the interest earnings on moneys held in
the Debt Service Reserve Fund, minus the total Operating Expenses for such period but
excluding (i) any profits or losses which would be regarded as extraordinary items under
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (ii) gain or loss in the extinguishment of
Indebtedness, (iii) proceeds of the Bonds and any other Indebtedness permitted by this Lease
Agreement, (iv) proceeds of insurance policies, other than policies for business interruption
insurance, maintained by or for the benefit of Lessee, (v) proceeds of any sale, transfer or other
disposition of any of Lessee’s assets by the Lessor or the Lessee, (vi) proceeds of any
condemnation or any other damage award received by or owing to Lessee, (vii) amounts
expended for Base Lease Payments; and (viii) subordinated Support Office Service Fees.
“Net Proceeds” means, when used with respect to any insurance payment or
condemnation award, the gross proceeds thereof payable to the Lessor or the Lessee, as
applicable, or to which the Lessor or the Lessee, as applicable, has a right, less the expenses
(including attorneys’ fees) incurred in the collection of such gross proceeds.
“Non-Recourse Indebtedness” means Long-Term Indebtedness incurred for the purpose
of financing Capital Improvements or tangible personal property secured by a lien on, or
security interest in, the property being financed and evidenced by an instrument which expressly
provides that such Long-Term Indebtedness is not on a parity with the Bonds under the
Indenture and upon default in the payment of the principal thereof or interest thereon the
obligee thereof may look only to the property securing the same and not to the credit of the
Lessee nor to any other assets of the Lessee.
“Operating Expenses” means fees and expenses of the School, including Base Lease
Payments and Additional Lease Payments, maintenance and repair expenses, utility expenses,
administrative and legal expenses, subordinated Support Office Service Fees, miscellaneous
operating expenses, rental payments, interest expenses, advertising costs, payroll expenses
(including taxes), the cost of material and supplies used for current operations of the School,
the cost of vehicles, equipment leases and service contracts, taxes upon the operations of the
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School not otherwise mentioned herein, charges for the accumulation of appropriate reserves
for current expenses not annually recurrent, but which are such as may reasonably be expected
to be incurred in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, all in such
amounts as reasonably determined by the School; provided, however, “Operating Expenses”
shall not include (a) depreciation and amortization expenses, (b) other non-cash expenses, (c)
those expenses which are actually paid from revenues of the School which are not Revenues,
(d) those expenses which are actually paid from any proceeds of Long-Term Indebtedness, (e)
one-time expenses, and (f) expenditures for capitalized assets.
“Person” includes an individual, association, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, joint venture or a government or an agency or a political subdivision thereof.
“Principal and Interest Requirements on Long-Term Indebtedness” means, for any
Fiscal Year, the amount required to pay the interest and principal for Long-Term Indebtedness
in such Fiscal Year, excluding “funded interest” from the proceeds of Indebtedness. Principal
and Interest Requirements on Indebtedness shall be calculated in accordance with Section
8.13(j) hereof.
“Projected Rate” means, in connection with any calculation of Balloon Amount, either
(a) the interest rate on an Interest Rate Swap related to Balloon Indebtedness for which such
Balloon Amount is being determined or (b) the projected yield at par of an obligation, as set
forth in the report of a Management Consultant that states in determining the Projected Rate
such Management Consultant reviewed the yield evaluations at par of not less than three
obligations selected by such Management Consultant, the interest on which is excludable from
gross income for federal income tax purposes (or, if it is not expected that it would be possible
to issue such tax-exempt obligations to refinance the Indebtedness with respect to which debt
service is being estimated or if it is not intended that the interest on the obligation for which
the Projected Rate is being determined be excludable from gross income for federal income tax
purposes, the obligations the interest on which is subject to federal income tax), which
obligations such Management Consultant states in its opinion are reasonable comparators to be
utilized in developing such Projected Rate.
“Put Date” means (i) any date on which an owner of Put Indebtedness may elect to
have such Put Indebtedness paid, purchased or redeemed by or on behalf of the underlying
obligor prior to its stated maturity date; or (ii) any date on which Put Indebtedness is required
to be paid, purchased or redeemed from the owner by or on behalf of the underlying obligor
(other than at the option of the owner) prior to its stated maturity date, other than pursuant to
any mandatory sinking fund or other similar fund or other than by reason of acceleration upon
the occurrence of an event of default.
“Put Indebtedness” means Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by the Lessee
payable from or secured by Revenues or assets of the School which is (a) payable or required
to be purchased or redeemed by or on behalf of the underlying obligor, at the option of the
owner thereof, prior to its stated maturity date; or (b) payable or required to be purchased or
redeemed from the owner by or on behalf of the underlying obligor (other than at the option of
the owner) prior to its stated maturity date, other than pursuant to any mandatory sinking fund
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or other similar fund or other than by reason of acceleration or required purchase upon the
occurrence of an event of default.
“Qualified Provider” means any financial institution or insurance company which is a
party to a Financial Products Agreement if the unsecured long-term debt obligations of such
financial institution or insurance company (or of the parent or a subsidiary of such financial
institution or insurance company if such parent or subsidiary guarantees the performance of
such financial institution or insurance company under such Financial Products Agreement), or
obligations secured or supported by a letter of credit, contract, guarantee, agreement, insurance
policy issued by such financial institution or insurance company (or such guarantor parent or
subsidiary), are rated in one of the three highest rating categories (without regard to numerical
or similar modifiers) of Rating Agency at the time of the execution and delivery of the
Financial Products Agreement, provided that if such rating requirement is not satisfied, the
Financial Products Agreement must be collateralized by obligations deposited with the Lessee
or the Lessee’s agent, which would be legal investments for a public entity pursuant to
California Government Code section 53600 et seq. and which maintains a market value of not
less than one hundred percent of the principal amount relating to such Financial Products
Agreement.
“Refunding Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness issued for the purpose of refunding
any outstanding Long-Term Indebtedness or Put Indebtedness and financing the funding of
related reserve funds, costs of issuance and other costs related to such refunding.
“Regulated Chemicals” means any substance, the presence of which requires
investigation, permitting, control or remediation under any federal, State or local statute,
regulation, ordinance or order, including without limitation:
(a) any substance defined as “hazardous waste” under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §6901 et seq.);
(b)any substance defined as a “hazardous substance” under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended
(42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq.);
(c)any substance defined as a “hazardous material” under the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. § 1800 et seq.);
(d)any substance defined under any California statute analogous to (a), (b)
or (c), to the extent that said statute defines any term more expansively;
(e)asbestos;
(f)urea formaldehyde;
(g)polychlorinated biphenyls;
(h)petroleum, or any distillate or fraction thereof;
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(i)any hazardous or toxic substance designated pursuant to the laws of the
State; and
(j)any other chemical, material or substance, exposure to which is
prohibited, limited or regulated by any governmental authority.
“Revenues” means, regardless of source and to the extent permitted by law, all
revenues, rentals, fees, third-party payments, receipts, donations, contributions or other income
of the School, including the rights to receive such revenues, all as calculated in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including State Payments, proceeds derived
from insurance, condemnation proceeds, accounts, contract rights and other rights and assets,
whether now or hereafter owned, held or possessed by the Lessee related to the School; and
all gifts, grants, bequests and contributions (including income and profits therefrom) related to
the School to the extent permitted by the terms thereof.
“School” means the Norton Science and Language Academy and any charter school
operated by the Lessee pursuant to the Charter School Contract.
“Series 2020 Facilities” means the land and educational facilities located at 230 South
Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92408.
“Short-Term Indebtedness” means Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by the
Lessee payable from or secured by Revenues or assets of the School having an original
maturity less than or equal to one year and not renewable at the option of the Lessee for a
term greater than one year beyond the date of original incurrence.
“Short-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School” means indebtedness incurred,
assumed or guaranteed by the Lessee not payable from or secured by Revenues, the Facilities
or assets of the School, having an original maturity less than or equal to one year and not
renewable at the option of the Lessee for a term greater than one year beyond the date of
original incurrence.
“State Payments” means any and all payments made to or for the benefit of the Lessee
allocable to the School pursuant to the Charter School Act and that are permitted to be used
for the purposes set forth in this Lease Agreement.
“Subordinated Indebtedness” means Indebtedness incurred, assumed or guaranteed by
the Lessee payable from or secured by Revenues or assets of the School which, with respect to
any issue thereof, is evidenced by instruments, or issued under an indenture or other document,
containing provisions for the subordination of such Indebtedness to the Bonds or any other
Indebtedness issued following the date thereof (to which appropriate reference shall be made in
the instrument evidencing such Indebtedness).
“Support Office Service Fees” means any fee or charge, including any funds transfer
recognized as an expenditure for accounting purposes, charged by the Lessee for administrative
or support services provided to the School, including pursuant to an Administrative Services
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Agreement, which fee shall be subordinate to the payment of Lease Payments due under this
Lease.
“Swap Provider” means is any financial institution or insurance company, which has an
Investment Grade Rating on its unsecured long-term obligations, acting as the counterparty to
the Lessee under any Interest Rate Swap.
“Variable Rate Indebtedness” means any portion of Long-Term Indebtedness the
interest rate on which varies periodically such that the interest rate on any future date cannot
accurately be calculated.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS
Representations by Lessor. The Lessor represents and covenants that:Section 2.01.
The Lessor is duly organized and existing as a limited liability company(a)
under the laws of the State, it is in good standing and authorized to transact business in
the State, it will maintain, extend and renew its existence under the laws of the State,
and it will not do, suffer or permit any act or thing to be done whereby its right to
transact its functions might or could be terminated or its activities restricted.
The Lessor’s sole member is the Lessee. The Borrower has not filed(b)
Form 8832 to treat the Borrower as a corporation and has not otherwise made an
election to be treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes. The Lessee has
not filed Form 8832 to treat the Borrower as a corporation and has not otherwise made
an election to treat the Borrower as a corporation for federal income tax purposes.
The Borrower continues to be treated as a single member disregarded entity for federal
income tax purposes.
The Lessor is organized and operated for the purpose and with the(c)
specific power to own the Series 2020 Facilities, has been duly authorized to execute
each of the Lessor Documents and consummate all of the transactions contemplated
thereby, and by the Offering Document, and the execution, delivery and performance of
the Lessor Documents will not conflict with or constitute a breach of or default by the
Lessor under any other instrument or agreement to which it is a party or to which its
property is bound and to carry out and consummate all the transactions contemplated
hereunder, thereunder and by the Offering Document.
The Lessor Documents have been duly authorized, executed and(d)
delivered by the Lessor.
This Lease and the other Lessor Documents will constitute the legal,(e)
valid and binding agreements of the Lessor enforceable against the Lessor by the
Trustee in accordance with their terms for the benefit of the Beneficial Owners of the
Bonds, and any rights of the Authority and obligations of the Lessor not so assigned to
the Trustee constitute the legal, valid, and binding agreements of the Lessor enforceable
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against the Lessor by the Authority in accordance with their terms; except in each case
as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws affecting the
enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, by the application of equitable principles
regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity and by
public policy.
The execution and delivery of the Lessor Documents, the consummation(f)
of the transactions herein and therein contemplated and the fulfillment of or compliance
with the terms and conditions hereof and thereof, will not conflict with or constitute a
violation or breach of or default (with due notice or the passage of time or both) under
the Lessor's articles of organization or operating agreement, any applicable law or
administrative rule or regulation, or any applicable court or administrative decree or
order, or any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, contract or
other agreement or instrument to which the Lessor is a party or by which it or its
properties are otherwise subject or bound, or result in the creation or imposition of any
lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of the property or
assets of the Lessor, which conflict, violation, breach, default, lien, charge or
encumbrance might have consequences that would materially and adversely affect the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Lessor Documents, or the
financial condition, assets, properties or operations of the Lessor.
No consent or approval of any trustee or holder of any indebtedness of(g)
the Lessor or any guarantor of indebtedness of or other provider of credit or liquidity
to the Lessor, and no consent, permission, authorization, order or license of, or filing or
registration with, any governmental authority (except with respect to any state securities
or “blue sky” laws) is necessary in connection with the execution and delivery of the
Lessor Documents, or the consummation of any transaction herein or therein
contemplated, or the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions hereof
or thereof, except as have been obtained or made and as are in full force and effect.
The Lessor has good and marketable title to the Facilities free and clear(h)
from all encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in the Indenture).
The Lessor is not in default (and no event has occurred and is continuing(i)
which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both could constitute a
default) (1) under the Lessor Documents, or (2) with respect to any order or decree of
any court or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state, municipal or other
governmental authority, which default could reasonably be expected to have
consequences that would materially and adversely affect the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the Lessor Documents or the Indenture, or the financial
condition, assets, properties or operations of the Lessor.
All material certificates, approvals, permits and authorizations of(j)
applicable local governmental agencies, and agencies of the State and the federal
government have been or will be obtained with respect to the acquisition, construction
and installation of the Facilities and the Facilities will be acquired, constructed and
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installed and the Facilities will be operated pursuant to and in accordance with such
certificates, approvals, permits and authorizations.
The Lessor will not conduct any other business or incur any other(k)
indebtedness or liabilities of any kind, except for such as is related to the ownership of
the Facilities and the leasing thereof to the Lessee as provided in this Lease Agreement.
There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, before or by(l)
any court or federal, state, municipal or other governmental authority, pending, or to
the knowledge of the Lessor, after reasonable investigation, threatened, against or
affecting the Lessor or the assets, properties or operations of the Lessor which, if
determined adversely to the Lessor or its interests, would have a material adverse effect
upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by or the validity of the
Lessor Documents, or upon the financial condition, assets, properties or operations of
the Lessor.
None of the representations of the Lessor contained in the Lessor(m)
Documents, the Offering Document or any oral or written statement, furnished by or on
behalf of the Lessor to the Authority, the Lessee, Bond Counsel or the Underwriter in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained
herein or therein not misleading. There are no facts that any Lessor has not disclosed
to the Authority, the Lessee, Bond Counsel or the Underwriter in writing that materially
and adversely affect or in the future may (so far as the Lessor can now reasonably
foresee) materially and adversely affect the properties, business, prospects, profits, or
condition (financial or otherwise) of the Lessor, or the ability of any Lessor to perform
its obligations under the Lessor Documents or any documents or transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby.
Subsequent to the Bond Closing for the Series 2020 Bonds, the Lessor(n)
will not grant any Liens on the Series 2020 Facilities (other than the lien effected by the
Deed of Trust and Permitted Encumbrances).
Representations by Lessee. The Lessee represents and covenants that:Section 2.02.
It is duly organized and existing as a California nonprofit public benefit(a)
corporation qualified to do business in the State; it is an educational institution or
organization established under the Charter School Act; it is in good standing under the
laws of the State; it will maintain, extend and renew its corporate existence under the
laws of the State; and it will not do, suffer or permit any act or thing to be done
whereby its right to transact it functions might or could be terminated or its activities
restricted.
It is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, does(b)
not constitute a private foundation under Section 509(a) of the Code, and the income
of the Lessee is exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(a) of the Code. The
Lessee has received a determination from the Internal Revenue Service to the foregoing
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effect, and none of the bases for such determination have changed since the date
thereof.
It has been duly authorized to execute each of the Lessee Documents(c)
and consummate all of the transactions contemplated thereby, and by the Offering
Document, and the execution, delivery and performance of the Lessee Documents will
not conflict with or constitute a breach of or default by the Lessee under any other
instrument or agreement to which it is a party or to which its property is bound and to
carry out and consummate all the transactions contemplated hereunder, thereunder and
by the Offering Document.
The Lessee Documents have been duly authorized, executed and(d)
delivered by the Lessee.
This Lease and the other Lessee Documents will constitute the legal,(e)
valid and binding agreements of the Lessee enforceable against the Lessee by the
Trustee in accordance with their terms for the benefit of the Holders of the Bonds, and
any rights of the Authority and obligations of the Lessee not so assigned to the Trustee
constitute the legal, valid, and binding agreements of the Lessee enforceable against the
Lessee in accordance with their terms; except in each case as enforcement may be
limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’
rights generally, by the application of equitable principles regardless of whether
enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity and by public policy.
The execution and delivery of the Lessee Documents, the consummation(f)
of the transactions herein and therein contemplated and the fulfillment of or compliance
with the terms and conditions hereof and thereof, will not conflict with or constitute a
violation or breach of or default (with due notice or the passage of time or both) under
the Lessee’s articles of organization or operating agreement, any applicable law or
administrative rule or regulation, or any applicable court or administrative decree or
order, or any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, contract or
other agreement or instrument to which the Lessee is a party or by which it or its
properties are otherwise subject or bound, or result in the creation or imposition of any
lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of the property or
assets of the Lessee, which conflict, violation, breach, default, lien, charge or
encumbrance might have consequences that would materially and adversely affect the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Lessee Documents, or the
financial condition, assets, properties or operations of the Lessee.
No consent or approval of any trustee or holder of any indebtedness of(g)
the Lessee or any guarantor of indebtedness of or other provider of credit or liquidity
to the Lessee, and no consent, permission, authorization, order or license of, or filing or
registration with, any governmental authority (except with respect to any state securities
or “blue sky” laws) is necessary in connection with the execution and delivery of the
Lessee Documents, or the consummation of any transaction herein or therein
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contemplated, or the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions hereof
or thereof, except as have been obtained or made and as are in full force and effect.
All financial statements and information heretofore delivered to the(h)
Authority by Lessee, including without limitation, information relating to the financial
condition of Lessee, the Series 2020 Project, the partners, joint venturers or members
of Lessee, and/or any guarantor, fairly and accurately present the financial position
thereof and all financial statements have been prepared (except where specifically noted
therein) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles consistently
applied. Since the date of such statements, there has been no material adverse change in
the financial condition or results of operations of the Lessee or the other subjects of
such statements.
The Lessee is not in default (and no event has occurred and is continuing(i)
which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both could constitute a
default) (1) under the Lessee Documents, or (2) with respect to any order or decree of
any court or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state, municipal or other
governmental authority, which default could reasonably be expected to have
consequences that would materially and adversely affect the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the Lessee Documents or the Indenture, or the financial
condition, assets, properties or operations of the Lessee.
All material certificates, approvals, permits and authorizations of(j)
applicable local governmental agencies, and agencies of the State and the federal
government have been or will be obtained with respect to the acquisition, construction
and installation of the Facilities and the Facilities will be acquired, constructed and
installed and the Facilities will be operated pursuant to and in accordance with such
certificates, approvals, permits and authorizations.
There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, before or by(k)
any court or federal, state, municipal or other governmental authority, pending, or to
the knowledge of the Lessee, after reasonable investigation, threatened, against or
affecting the Lessee or the assets, properties or operations of the Lessee which, if
determined adversely to the Lessee or its interests, would have a material adverse effect
upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by or the validity of the
Lessee Documents, or upon the financial condition, assets, properties or operations of
the Lessee.
None of the representations of the Lessee contained in the Lessee(l)
Documents, the Offering Document or any oral or written statement, furnished by or on
behalf of the Lessee to the Authority, the Lessor, Bond Counsel or the Underwriter in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained
herein or therein not misleading. There are no facts that any Lessee has not disclosed
to the Authority, the Lessor, Bond Counsel or the Underwriter in writing that materially
and adversely affect or in the future may (so far as the Lessee can now reasonably
foresee) materially and adversely affect the properties, business, prospects, profits, or
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condition (financial or otherwise) of the Lessee, or the ability of any Lessee to perform
its obligations under the Lessee Documents or any documents or transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby.
The Lessee (i) understands the structure of the transactions related to the(m)
financing of the Facilities; (ii) is familiar with all the provisions of the documents and
instruments related to such financing and refinancing to which the Lessee is a party or
of which the Lessee is a beneficiary; (iii) understands the risk inherent in such
transactions, including, without limitation, the risk of loss of the Facilities; (iv) has not
relied on the Authority or the Underwriter for any guidance or expertise in analyzing
the financial consequences of such financing transactions or otherwise relied on the
Authority in any manner, except to issue the Series 2020 Bonds in order to provide
funds for the Loan; and (v) acknowledges that the Authority makes no warranty, either
express or implied, as to the Facilities or that it will be suitable for the Lessee’s or the
Lessor’s purposes or needs.
Subsequent to the Bond Closing for the Series 2020 Bonds, the Lessee(n)
will not grant any Liens on the Facilities (other than the lien effected by the Deed of
Trust and Permitted Encumbrances).
The Lessee hereby acknowledges receipt of the Indenture, agrees to be(o)
bound by its terms, and accepts all obligations and duties imposed thereby.
The federal employer identification number of the Lessee is 33-0542733.(p)
To the best of the Lessee’s knowledge, none of the Authority(q)
Indemnified Parties has any significant or conflicting interest, financial, employment or
otherwise, in the Lessee, the Facilities or in any of the transactions contemplated under
the Lessee Documents.
There has been no material adverse change in the financial condition,(r)
prospects or business affairs of the Lessee subsequent to the date on which the
Authority adopted its resolution approving the issuance of the Series 2020 Bonds.
The Lessee will comply with the Charter School Contract in all material(s)
respects and will take all reasonable action to maintain, extend and renew the Charter
School Contract as long as any amounts under this Lease Agreement are due and
payable.
Each of the Lessee’s charter schools is operated exclusively for charitable(t)
and educational purposes as a charter school under Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title II
of the California Education Code.
Lessee’s Tax Covenants. (a) The Lessee represents and covenants thatSection 2.03.
it will not take any action or omit to take any action, which, if taken or omitted, respectively,
would adversely affect the excludability of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds from the gross
income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes or cause the interest on the Tax-
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Exempt Bonds, or any portion thereof, to become an item of tax preference for purposes of
the alternative minimum tax imposed under the Code, and in the event of such action or
omission, it will, promptly upon having such brought to the Lessee’s attention, take such
reasonable actions based upon an Opinion of Bond Counsel, and in all cases at the sole
expense of the Lessee, as may rescind or otherwise negate such action or omission. The
Lessee will not, directly or indirectly, use or permit the use of any Bond Proceeds of a Series
of Tax-Exempt Bonds or any other funds of the Lessee, or take or omit to take any action,
that would cause the Tax-Exempt Bonds to be or become “arbitrage bonds” within the
meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code (or its statutory predecessor) or to fail to meet any
other applicable requirement of Sections 141, 148, 149 and 150 of the Code (or their statutory
predecessor) or cause the interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds, or any portion thereof, to
become an item of tax preference for purposes of the alternative minimum tax imposed under
the Code or would cause interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds to lose their exclusion from
California taxable income under present California law. To that end, the Lessee will comply
with all requirements of Sections 141, 148, 149 and 150 of the Code (or their statutory
predecessor) to the extent applicable to the Tax-Exempt Bonds. In the event that at any time
the Lessee is of the opinion that it is necessary to restrict or limit the yield on the investment
of any moneys held by the Trustee or otherwise, the Lessee shall so instruct the Trustee in
writing.
The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not enter into any(b)
arrangement, formal or informal, pursuant to which the Lessee (or any “related party,”
as defined in Treasury Regulations §1.150-1(b)) shall purchase the Tax-Exempt Bonds.
This covenant shall not prevent the Lessee from purchasing Bonds in the open market
for the purpose of tendering them to the Trustee for purchase and retirement.
The Lessee covenants to comply with the covenants and procedures set(c)
forth in the Indenture and the Tax Regulatory Agreement and to deposit in the Rebate
Fund such amounts as may be necessary to maintain the deposit in the Rebate Fund at
an amount at least equal to the amount required to be deposited therein.
All covenants and obligations of the Lessee contained in this Section(d)
2.03 shall remain in effect and be binding upon the Lessee until all of the Tax-Exempt
Bonds have been paid, notwithstanding any earlier termination of this Lease Agreement
or any provision for prepayment of the Lease Payments and release and discharge of the
Indenture.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Section 2.03, if the Lessee(e)
provides, at the Lessee’s expense, to the Lessor, the Trustee and the Authority an
opinion of Bond Counsel to the effect that any action required under this Section 2.03
of the Indenture or under the Tax Regulatory Agreement is no longer required, or to
the effect that some further action is required, to maintain the exclusions from gross
income of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds pursuant to Section 103(a) of the Code,
the Lessor, the Lessee, the Authority and the Trustee may rely conclusively on such
opinion in complying with the provisions of this Section 2.03 and the Tax Regulatory
Agreement, and the covenants hereunder shall be deemed modified to that extent.
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The Lessee agrees that it will not take any action or omit to take any(f)
action or cause or permit any circumstance to arise or continue if such action or
circumstance or omission would cause any revocation or adverse modification of such
federal income tax status, unless it obtains, at the Lessee’s expense, an opinion of Bond
Counsel, addressed to the Authority and the Trustee that such revocation or
modification will not adversely affect the exclusion from gross income under Section
103(a) of the Code of interest paid on the Tax-Exempt Bonds or cause the interest on
the Tax-Exempt Bonds, or any portion thereof, to become an item of tax preference for
purposes of the alternative minimum tax imposed under the Code.
Lessee’s Covenant to Comply With Charter School Act. The LesseeSection 2.04.
covenants to comply fully and in all respects with the provisions of the Charter School Act so
long as any Bonds remain Outstanding.
ARTICLE III
TERM OF AGREEMENT
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee leases from Lessor, the Facilities pursuant
to the terms of this Lease Agreement, and this Lease Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect from and after the date of delivery hereof until such time as all of the Lease Payments
shall have been fully paid and all reasonable and necessary fees and expenses of the Trustee
accrued and to accrue through final payment of the Lease Payments, all fees and expenses of
the Authority accrued and to accrue through final payment of the Lease Payments and all other
liabilities of the Lessee accrued and to accrue through final payment of the Lease Payments
under this Lease Agreement have been paid; provided, however, that notwithstanding any other
provision herein (a) the indemnification provisions of Sections 6.06 and 8.06 hereof and
agreements contained in Section 10.04 hereof shall survive after the termination of the Lease
Term; (b) all agreements, representations and certifications by the Lessee as to the exclusion
from gross income of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds shall survive termination of the Lease
Term until the expiration of statutes of limitation applicable to the liability of the Beneficial
Owners of the Tax-Exempt Bonds for federal and state income taxes with respect to interest
on the Tax-Exempt Bonds; and (c) upon the defeasance of the Bonds under the Indenture, all
the indemnification provisions of Sections 6.06 and 8.06 hereof shall be enforceable by the
Indemnified Parties, and all such agreements, representations and certifications regarding the
exclusion from gross income of the interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds shall be enforceable by
the Beneficial Owners of the Tax-Exempt Bonds, directly against the Lessee.
ARTICLE IV
GROUND LEASE
The Lessor is the lessee of the Series 2020 Facilities under that certain Ground Lease
Agreement, dates as of [____], 2020 (the “Ground Lease”), by and between Lessor and the
County of San Bernardino and the City of San Bernardino (together, the “Ground Lessor”).
Lessee will and hereby agrees to be subject to and bound by and to comply with the Ground
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Lease and to satisfy all applicable terms and conditions of the Ground Lease for the benefit of
both the Ground Lessor and the Lessor, and that upon the breach of any of such terms,
conditions or covenants of the Ground Lease by Lessee or upon failure by the Lessee to pay
any applicable rents or other amounts thereunder or to comply with any of the provisions of
the Lease, Lessor may exercise any and all rights and remedies granted to Ground Lessor by
the Ground Lease, as well as any and all rights and remedies granted to Lessor by this Lease.
It is further understood and agreed that the Lessor has no duty or obligation to Lessee under
the Ground Lease other than to maintain the Ground Lease in full force and effect during the
term of this Lease; provided, however, that Lessor will not be liable to Lessee for any earlier
termination of the Ground Lease which is not due to the fault of the Lessor. Whenever the
provisions of the Ground Lease which have been incorporated as provisions of this lease
require the written consent of the Ground Lessor, such provisions will be construed to require
the written consent of the Ground Lessor and the Lessor. Lessee hereby acknowledges that it
has read and is familiar with the terms of the Ground Lease and that any termination thereof
will likewise terminate the Lease. In the event of any inconsistencies between any provisions
of the Lease and the Ground Lease, the terms of the Ground Lease shall govern.
ARTICLE V
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
Lease Payments; Limited Obligation. The Lessee and the LessorSection 5.01.
acknowledge and agree that the Base Lease Payments and Additional Lease Payments required
hereunder during the Lease Term shall be payable from the Revenues and any other legally
available funds of the School. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Lease Agreement to
the contrary, no indebtedness of any kind incurred or created hereunder shall constitute an
indebtedness of the State or its political subdivisions, and no indebtedness of the Lessee
hereunder shall involve or be secured by the faith, credit or taxing power of the State or its
political subdivisions.
Base Lease Payments, Additional Lease Payments and OtherSection 5.02.
Amounts Payable.
The Lessee shall pay directly to the Trustee, or the Custodian on behalf(a)
of the Trustee, all Base Lease Payments at least one Business Day prior to the Base
Lease Payment Dates and in the amounts set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereof, as it may be amended from time to time hereunder.
[Reserved](b)
The Lessee shall pay all Additional Lease Payments directly to the party(c)
to whom owed at the times and as otherwise provided herein or in the Loan
Agreement, Indenture or Lease Blocked Account Agreement; provided, however, that
Additional Lease Payments for Annual Administration Fees shall be paid to the Trustee,
or the Custodian on behalf of the Trustee, at least one Business Day prior to the Base
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Lease Payment Date and in the amounts set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, for
deposit into the Expense Fund established under the Indenture.
On or before any redemption date pursuant to Section 5.01 of the(d)
Indenture (other than sinking fund redemption), the Lessee shall pay an amount of
money that, together with the Lease Payments made by the Lessee and then on deposit
in the Bond Fund and any amounts transferred from the Debt Service Reserve Fund to
the Bond Fund, is sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest to the
redemption date on the Bonds called for redemption.
As further described in Sections 6.02 and 6.03 hereof, the Lessee shall(e)
pay or provide for the payment of all taxes and assessments, general or special,
concerning or in any way related to the Facilities or any part thereof, and any other
governmental charges or impositions whatsoever related to the Facilities, and premiums
for insurance policies maintained on the Facilities as required by this Lease Agreement.
(f)In the event the Lessee should fail to make or fail to cause to be made
any of the payments required by this Section 5.02, the item or installment in default
shall continue as an obligation of the Lessee until the amount in default shall have been
fully paid, and the Lessee agrees to pay the same and, with respect to the payments
required by subsections (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this Section 5.02, to pay interest thereon
at the highest rate of interest borne by any of the Bonds, or the maximum rate
permitted by law if less than such rate.
Manner of Payment. The Base Lease Payments shall be paid by theSection 5.03.
Lessee by certified funds or other method of payment acceptable to the Trustee in lawful
money of the United States of America to the Trustee at its designated corporate trust office.
The obligation of the Lessee to pay the Base Lease Payments and Additional Lease Payments
during the Lease Term shall be absolute and unconditional, payable from Revenues and other
legally available funds of the School and payment of the Base Lease Payments and Additional
Lease Payments shall not be abated through accident or unforeseen circumstances, or for any
other reason, including without limitation, any acts or circumstances that may constitute failure
of consideration, destruction of or damage to the Facilities, commercial frustration of purpose,
or failure of the Lessor to perform and observe any agreement, whether express or implied, or
any duty, liability or obligation arising out of or connected with this Lease Agreement, it being
the intention of the parties that the payments required by this Lease Agreement will be paid in
full when due without any delay or diminution whatsoever, subject only to the Lessee’s rights
under Section 6.02 hereof. Notwithstanding any dispute between the Lessee and Lessor, the
Lessee shall, during the Lease Term, make all payments of Base Lease Payments and
Additional Lease Payments when due and shall not withhold any Base Lease Payments or
Additional Lease Payments pending final resolution of such dispute (except to the extent
permitted by Section 6.02 hereof with respect to certain Additional Lease Payments), nor shall
the Lessee assert any right of set-off, recoupment or counterclaim against its obligation to
make such payments required hereunder. No action or inaction on the part of the Lessor shall
affect the Lessee’s obligation to pay all Base Lease Payments and Additional Lease Payments
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(except to the extent provided by Section 6.02 hereof with respect to certain Additional Lease
Payments), during the Lease Term.
Pledge by Lessee. In fulfillment of its obligations hereunder and inSection 5.04.
order to secure the payment of the Lease Payments, the Lessee hereby pledges to Lessor, and
grants Lessor a security interest in and to, the following:
All of the Lessee’s right, title and interest in and to the Facilities,(a)
including all related additions, replacements, substitutions and proceeds;
To the extent permitted by law, all Revenues;(b)
All furniture, furnishings, equipment, supplies and other tangible personal(c)
property, used in connection with the Facilities, wherever located, whether in the
possession of the Lessee, warehousemen, bailee or any other person; and
Any and all other interests in real or personal property of every name(d)
and nature from time to time hereafter by delivery or by writing of any kind specifically
mortgaged, pledged or hypothecated, as and for additional security by the Lessee or by
anyone on its behalf.
ARTICLE VI
MAINTENANCE, TAXES AND INSURANCE
Maintenance and Modifications of Facilities By Lessee.Section 6.01.
The Lessee agrees that during the Lease Term the Facilities shall be(a)
operated and maintained, in compliance with all governmental laws, building codes,
ordinances and regulations and zoning laws applicable to the Facilities, unless the same
are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings. The Lessee agrees that
during the Lease Term it will at its own expense (i) keep the Facilities in as safe a
condition as required by law, and (ii) except to the extent the Lessee has determined
that any portion of the Facilities is obsolete or not useful in its operations, keep the
Facilities in good repair and in good operating condition, making from time to time all
necessary repairs thereto (including external and structural repairs) and renewals and
replacements thereof, all of which shall be accomplished in a workmanlike manner in
accordance with all applicable laws. The Lessee may, at its own expense, make from
time to time any additions, modifications or improvements to the Facilities it may deem
desirable for its purposes that do not substantially reduce its value; provided that all
such additions, modifications and improvements made by the Lessee which are affixed
to the Facilities shall become a part of the Facilities. The Lessee will not permit the
removal of any personal property from the Facilities unless such personal property is
obsolete, sold for fair market value or will be replaced with personal property of an
equal or greater value.
The Lessee will not permit any Liens, security interests or other(b)
encumbrances, other than Permitted Encumbrances, to be established or to remain
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against the Facilities for any additions, modifications, improvements, repairs, renewals
or replacements made by the Lessee to the Facilities. However, if no Event of Default
has occurred and is continuing, and after notifying the Trustee in writing of its intention
to do so, the Lessee may permit the Liens to remain undischarged and unsatisfied while
the Lessee is diligently prosecuting, in good faith and at its own expense, a contest of
any mechanics’ or other Liens filed or established against the Facilities, including any
appeal therefrom. The Lessee’s right to contest a Lien shall not apply, however, if the
Facilities or any part thereof will be subject to loss or forfeiture, in which event the
Lessee shall promptly pay and cause to be satisfied and discharged all such unpaid
items.
Taxes, Other Governmental Charges and Utility Charges. TheSection 6.02.
Lessee will pay, as the same become due, (a) all taxes and governmental charges of any kind
whatsoever or payments in lieu of taxes that may at any time be lawfully assessed or levied
against or with respect to the Facilities or any interest therein, or any machinery, equipment or
other property installed or brought by the Lessee therein or thereon which, if not paid, will
become a Lien on the Facilities prior to or on a parity with the lien thereon under this Lease
Agreement or the Deed of Trust, (b) all utility and other charges incurred in the operation,
maintenance, use, occupancy and upkeep of the Facilities and (c) all assessments and charges
lawfully made by any governmental body for public improvements that may be secured by a
Lien on the Facilities; provided that with respect to special assessments or other governmental
charges that may lawfully be paid in installments over a period of years, the Lessee shall be
obligated to pay only such installments as may have become due during the term of this Lease
Agreement. The Lessee may, at its own expense, but only if no Event of Default (excluding
the issue being contested hereunder) has occurred and is continuing, diligently prosecute and in
good faith contest any such taxes, assessments and other charges and, in the event of any such
contest, after notifying the Trustee in writing of its intention to do so, may permit the taxes,
assessments or other charges contested to remain unpaid during the period of such contest and
any appeal therefrom if, in the Opinion of Counsel, the Facilities shall not be subject to loss or
forfeiture.
Insurance Required.Section 6.03.
Throughout the term of this Lease Agreement, the Lessee shall keep or(a)
cause to be kept, the following insurance coverages relating to the Facilities, paying as
the same become due and payable all premiums with respect thereto:
Insurance against loss or damage to the Facilities and all(i)
improvements thereon and therein (including, during any period of time
when the Lessee is making alterations, repairs or improvements to the
Facilities, improvements and betterments coverage), all subject to standard
form exclusions, with uniform standard extended coverage endorsement
limited only as may be provided in the standard form of extended coverage
endorsement at the time in use in the State, in an amount equal to the full
replacement value of the Facilities (excluding the Land);
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Commercial comprehensive general liability and automobile(ii)
liability insurance against claims arising in, on or about the Facilities,
including in, on or about the sidewalks or premises adjacent to the
Facilities, providing coverage limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
and $2,000,000 in aggregate;
Business interruption or rent loss insurance equal to 12(iii)
months’ debt service on the Bonds and 12 months’ Operating Expenses for
the School; and
Such other forms of insurance as are customary in the(iv)
industry or as the Lessee is required by law to provide with respect to the
School, including, without limitation, any legally required worker’s
compensation insurance and disability benefits insurance.
The Lessee shall, at its own expense, maintain and keep in force(b)
insurance of the types and in amounts customarily carried in lines of business similar to
that of the Lessee, including but not limited to fire, extended coverage, public liability,
flood (if Lessor’s property is located in a flood zone), property damage and workers’
compensation, and deliver to Lessor from time to time at Lessor’s request schedules
setting forth all insurance then in effect.
All the insurance coverage required by this Section may be subject to(c)
deductible clauses in such amounts as are customary for facilities of similar size, type
and character within the State. At least every three years, commencing not later than
July 1, 2022, the Lessee shall employ (or cause to be employed), at its own expense, an
Insurance Consultant to review the insurance coverage required by this Section and to
render to the Lessor and the Trustee a report as to the adequacy of such coverage and
as to its recommendations, if any, for adjustments thereto. The Trustee shall have no
duty to review or analyze any such report and shall not be required to act upon the
same. The insurance coverage required by this Section may be reduced or otherwise
adjusted by the Lessee without the consent of the Trustee or the Lessor, provided that
all coverages after such reduction or other adjustment are certified by the Insurance
Consultant to be adequate and customary for facilities of like size, type and character,
taking into account the availability of such insurance, the terms upon which such
insurance is available, the cost of such available insurance and the effect of such terms
and such cost upon the Lessee’s costs and charges for the use of the Facilities.
The insurance coverage required by the Lease shall be increased or(d)
otherwise adjusted by the Lessee if as a result of such review the Insurance Consultant
finds that the existing coverage is inadequate, taking into account the availability of
such insurance, the terms upon which such insurance is available, the cost of such
available insurance, and the effect of such terms and such cost upon the Lessee’s costs
and charges for its services. The insurance coverage required by this Section, and
modification thereof permitted or required by this paragraph, shall at all times be
adequate and customary for facilities of like size, type and character, and the Lessee
shall request that the Insurance Consultant so certify in the report required by this
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Section. The Lessee shall pay any fees charged by such Insurance Consultant and any
expenses incurred by the Authority and the Trustee.
All policies maintained (or caused to be maintained) by the Lessee(e)
pursuant to this Section shall be taken out and maintained with (a) generally recognized,
responsible insurance companies rated not less than “A-” by A.M. Best, authorized by
the State, which may include “captive” insurance companies or governmental insurance
pools, selected by the Lessee and shall name the Lessee as an insured or (b) a joint
powers authority. The insurance policies required by subsection (a)(i) of this Section
shall name the Trustee, the Authority and the Lessor as additional insureds as their
respective interests may appear (provided that with respect to insurance maintained
pursuant to subsection (a)(i) of this Section, the Trustee shall also be named as a
mortgagee under the terms of a standard California mortgagee loss payable
endorsement), and the Trustee shall also be named as an additional insured on the
policies required by subsections (a)(ii) and (a)(iii) of this Section, and, provided further
that all insurance proceeds for losses related to the Facilities, and except for worker’s
compensation, fidelity insurance and liability insurance, shall be paid directly to the
Trustee. Such policies or certificates of insurance shall provide that the Lessee will
mail and that, to the extent practicable, the insurer will endeavor to mail thirty (30)
days’ written notice to the Authority and the Trustee of any amendment or cancellation
prior to expiration of such policy.
The Lessee shall deliver to the Trustee (a) upon the date of issuance of(f)
each Series of Bonds, a certificate or certificates of insurance evidencing the coverages
which the Lessee is then required to maintain pursuant to this Section, together with
evidence as to the payment of all premiums then due thereon, (b) at least thirty (30)
days prior to the expiration of any such policies, evidence as to the renewal thereof, if
then required by this Section, and the payment of all premiums then due with respect
thereto, and (c) promptly upon request by the Authority or the Trustee, but in any case
within ninety (90) days after the end of each Fiscal Year, a certificate of an Authorized
Representative of the Lessee setting forth the particulars as to all insurance policies
maintained by the Lessee pursuant to this Section and certifying that such insurance
policies are in full force and effect, that such policies comply with the provisions of this
Section and that all premiums then due thereon have been paid. The Trustee shall not
be responsible for the sufficiency of coverage or the amounts of any such policies.
Application of Net Proceeds of Insurance. The Net Proceeds of theSection 6.04.
insurance carried pursuant to subsections (i) of Section 6.03(a) hereof shall be applied as
provided in Section 7.02 hereof and Article VII of the Loan Agreement. The Net Proceeds of
insurance carried pursuant to subsections (ii), (iii) and (iv) of Section 6.03(a) hereof shall be
applied toward extinguishment or satisfaction of the liability with respect to which such
insurance proceeds have been paid.
Advances by Trustee. In the event the Lessee shall fail to maintain theSection 6.05.
full insurance coverage required by this Lease Agreement or shall fail to keep the Facilities in
the condition required hereby (except as otherwise herein permitted), and such failure creates
an Event of Default hereunder, the Trustee may (but shall be under no obligation to) take out
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the required policies of insurance and pay the premiums on the same, or make the required
repairs, renewals and replacements; and all amounts advanced therefor by the Trustee shall
become an additional obligation of the Lessee under this Lease Agreement, which amounts the
Lessee agrees to pay on demand together with interest thereon at a rate equal to the highest
interest rate borne by any of the Bonds or the maximum rate permitted by law if less than such
rate.
Environmental Indemnity.Section 6.06.
In addition to the indemnification set forth in Section 8.06 hereof, the(a)
Lessee and its successors, heirs and assigns, shall and do hereby indemnify and hold
harmless the Registered Owners, the Beneficial Owners, the Trustee and the Authority
and their successors, assigns, trustees, directors, officers, employees, agents,
contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees (collectively referred to in this
Section 6.06 as “Indemnified Parties”), for, from and against any and all Environmental
Damages that the Indemnified Parties may incur as well as any and all loss, costs,
damages, exemplary damages, natural resources damages, Liens and expenses,
(including, but not limited to, attorneys’ and paralegals’ fees and any and all other costs
incurred in the investigation, defense and settlement of claims) that Indemnified Parties
may incur as a result of or in connection with the assertion against Indemnified Parties,
or against all or a portion of the Facilities, of any claim, civil, criminal or administrative,
which:
arises out of the actual, alleged or threatened discharge,(i)
dispersal, release, storage, treatment, generation, disposal or escape of any
Regulated Chemical, including, but not limited to, any solid, liquid, gaseous
or thermal irritant or contaminant, including, but not limited to, smoke,
vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals, medical waste and waste
(including materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed); or
actually or allegedly arises out of the use of any Regulated(ii)
Chemical, the existence or failure to detect the existence or proportion of
any Regulated Chemical in the soil, air, surface water or groundwater, or
the performance or failure to perform the abatement or removal of any
Regulated Chemical or of any soil, water, surface water or groundwater
containing any Regulated Chemical; or
arises out of the actual or alleged existence of any Regulated(iii)
Chemical on, in, under, or affecting all or a portion of the Facilities; or
arises out of any misrepresentations of the Lessee concerning(iv)
any matter involving Regulated Chemicals or Environmental Requirements;
or
arises out of the Lessee’s failure to provide all information,(v)
make all submissions and filings, and take all steps required by appropriate
government authority under any applicable Environmental Law, regulation,
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statute or program, whether federal, state or local, whether currently
existing or hereinafter enacted.
Without prejudice to the survival of any other agreements of the Lessee(b)
hereunder, this indemnification shall survive any termination, payment or satisfaction of
the Bonds and the termination of this Lease Agreement, and any foreclosure or any
other transfer of any kind of the Facilities and shall continue and survive ad infinitum.
The Lessee’s indemnification contained herein to each Indemnified Party(c)
is intended to be for his or her active or passive negligence or misconduct; provided,
however, nothing contained herein shall be deemed to provide indemnification to any
Indemnified Party with respect to any Liabilities arising from the successful allegation of
fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of such party.
The Lessee’s indemnification contained herein shall be effective not only(d)
with any existing Environmental Requirements affecting the Lessee, Indemnified Parties
and/or the Facilities, but also for any hereinafter enacted Environmental Law,
regulation, statute or program, whether federal, State or local affecting the Lessee,
Indemnified Parties and/or the Facilities.
The Lessee’s indemnification contained herein shall extend to any and all(e)
like claims which arise from the acts or omissions of any user, tenant, lessee, agent or
invitee of the Lessee.
The obligations under this Section shall not be affected by any(f)
investigation by or on behalf of Indemnified Parties, or by any information which
Indemnified Parties may have or obtain with respect thereto.
The Lessee’s indemnification shall include the duty to defend any and all(g)
claims of the types described in this Section, and Indemnified Parties may participate in
the defense of any claim of the type described in this Section without relieving the
Lessee of any obligation hereunder. This duty to defend shall apply and constitute an
obligation of Lessee regardless of any challenge by Lessee to this provision, the
indemnification contained herein, or any other provision of this Lease Agreement. This
duty to defend shall apply regardless of the validity of Lessee’s indemnification, as may
ultimately be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Environmental Covenants.Section 6.07.
Use of Facilities. The Lessee will not intentionally or unintentionally(a)
conduct, or allow to be conducted, any business, operation or activity on, under or in
the Facilities, or employ or use the Facilities or allow for it to be employed or used, to
manufacture, transport, treat, store or dispose any Regulated Chemical which would
violate or potentially violate Environmental Requirements, including, but not limited to,
any action which would:
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bring the Lessee or the Facilities within the ambit of, or(i)
otherwise violate, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as
amended by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Amendments of 1984, 42
U.S.C. §6901, et seq.;
cause, or allow to be caused, a release or threat of release,(ii)
of hazardous substances on, under, in or about the Facilities as defined by,
and within the ambit of, the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §9601, et seq.;
violate the Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended, 42 U.S.C.(iii)
§7401, et seq., or other similar State, regional or local statute, law,
regulation, rule or ordinance, including without limitation, the laws of the
State, or any other statute providing for the financial responsibility for
cleanup for the release or threatened release of substances provided for
thereunder.
The Lessee will not do or permit any act or thing, business or operation, that materially
increases the dangers, or poses an unreasonable risk of harm, or impairs, or may impair, the
value of the Facilities, or any part thereof.
Maintenance of Facilities. The Lessee shall maintain the Facilities free(b)
from contamination by Regulated Chemicals and shall not intentionally or unintentionally
allow a release, discharge or emission, or threat of release, discharge or emission, of
any Regulated Chemical on, under, in or about the Facilities, and shall not permit the
migration or threatened migration from other properties upon, about or beneath the
Facilities.
Notice of Environmental Problem. The Lessee (provided that the Lessee(c)
shall only forward to the Trustee those notices, letters, citations, orders, warnings,
complaints, inquiries, claims or demands actually received by the Lessee) and/or any
tenant and/or sublessee shall promptly provide a copy to Trustee, and in no event later
than fifteen (15) days from the Lessee’s and/or any tenants’ and/or sublessee’s receipt
or submission, of any notice, letter, citation, order, warning, complaint, inquiry, claim or
demand that:
the Lessee and/or any tenants or sublessees have violated, or(i)
are about to violate, any federal, state, regional or local environmental,
health or safety statute, law, rule, regulation, ordinance, judgment or order;
there has been a release, or there is a threat of release, of(ii)
any Regulated Chemical from the Facilities;
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the Lessee and/or any tenants or sublessees may be or are(iii)
liable, in whole or in part, for the costs of cleaning up, remediating,
removing or responding to a release of any Regulated Chemical; or
any portion of the Facilities is subject to a Lien in favor of(iv)
any governmental entity for any liability, costs or damages, under
Environmental Requirements arising from, or costs incurred by such
governmental entity in response to, a release of any Regulated Chemical.
Response Action. The Lessee shall take all appropriate responsive(d)
action, including any removal and remedial action (“Response Action”), in the event of
a release, emission, discharge or disposal of any Regulated Chemical in, on, under or
about the Facilities, so as to remain in compliance with the above, and to keep the
Facilities free from and unaffected by Regulated Chemicals. The Lessee shall (i)
provide Trustee, within twenty (20) days after providing the notice required under
Section 6.07(c) above, with a bond, letter of credit or similar financial assurance which
is equal to the cost of the Response Action and which may be drawn upon by the
Trustee for the purpose of completing the Response Action if an Event of Default
occurs or if the Response Action is not completed within six months of the issuance of
the financial assurance, and (ii) discharge any assessment, Lien or encumbrance which
may be established on the Facilities as a result thereof.
No Liens or Encumbrances. The Lessee shall prevent the imposition of(e)
any Liens or encumbrances against the Facilities for the costs of any response, removal
or remedial action or cleanup of any Regulated Chemicals. Should such a Lien or
encumbrance be levied on the Facilities, the Lessee shall follow the procedure set forth
in subsection (d) above.
Compliance with Environmental Requirements. The Lessee shall carry(f)
on its business and operations at the Facilities to comply in all respects and will
continue to remain in compliance with all applicable Environmental Requirements and
maintain all permits and licenses required thereunder.
Additional Environmental Reports. As long as there are any Bonds(g)
Outstanding, the Lessee shall provide the Trustee and post to EMMA a copy of any
Environmental Report performed during that time. The Trustee shall have no duty to
review or analyze any such environmental report and shall not be required to act upon
the same unless the report creates an Event of Default hereunder and a notice of such
Event of Default is delivered to the Trustee.
Additional Environmental Provisions.Section 6.08.
Right to Notify Agencies. To the extent the Trustee receives written(a)
notice, whether from the Lessee or any other party, stating that the Lessee or the
Lessor is in violation of any environmental law, statute, regulation, ordinance, rule or
order, whether federal, State or local, or that there has been a release or threat of
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release of any Regulated Chemical from or upon the Facilities, and the Trustee, the
Trustee shall promptly notify the Lessee and the Registered Owners of such notice.
Right of Inspection.(b)
The Trustee at any time and from time to time, with(i)
reasonable cause and notice, either prior to or after the occurrence of any
Event of Default hereunder, may require the Lessee to submit to the
Trustee and post to EMMA within ninety (90) days of either the notice
required under Section 6.07(c) hereof or a written request from the
Trustee, a written report of a site assessment and environmental audit
(“Environmental Assessment”), in scope, form and substance, and prepared
by an independent, competent and qualified engineer, showing that the
engineer made all appropriate inquiry consistent with good commercial and
customary practice, such that consistent with generally accepted engineering
practice and procedure, no evidence or indication came to light which
would suggest there was a release of substances on, under, in or about the
Facilities which could necessitate an environmental response action, and
which demonstrates that the Facilities comply with, and do not deviate
from, all applicable environmental statutes, laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations, including any licenses, permits or certificates required
thereunder, and that the Lessee is in compliance with, and has not deviated
from, the representations and warranties set forth in Sections 2.02 and 6.07
hereof. The Trustee shall have no duty to review or analyze any such
environmental report and shall not be required to act upon the same unless
the report creates an Event of Default hereunder and a notice of such
Event of Default is delivered to the Trustee.
The Lessee hereby grants, and will cause any tenants or(ii)
users of the Facilities to grant, to the Trustee, its agents, attorneys,
employees, consultants and contractors, upon reasonable notice and under
reasonable conditions established by the Lessee which do not impede the
performance of the Environmental Assessment, an irrevocable license and
authorization to enter upon and inspect the Leased Property and perform
such sampling, tests and analysis (“Tests”), including without limitation,
subsurface testing, soils and groundwater testing, and other tests which may
physically invade the Facilities, as the Trustee or its agent determines is
necessary; provided, however, that the Trustee shall use its best efforts not
to interfere with the operations of the Lessee's charter school or to
materially damage the Facilities.
The Lessee will cooperate with the consultants and supply to(iii)
the consultants such historical and operational information as may be
reasonably requested by the consultants, together with any notices, permits
or other written communications pertaining to violations of Environmental
Requirements and any and all necessary information and make available
personnel having knowledge of such matters as may be required by the
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Trustee, the Trustee’s agents, consultants and engineers to complete an
Environmental Assessment.
Should the Lessee fail to perform an Environmental(iv)
Assessment within the time period set forth in Section 6.08(b)(i) hereof,
and such failure creates an Event of Default hereunder, the Trustee shall
have the right but not the obligation to retain an environmental consultant
to perform said Environmental Assessment.
The cost of performing any Environmental Assessment shall(v)
be paid by the Lessee upon demand of the Trustee and any such obligations
shall be deemed to be an Additional Lease Payment due hereunder.
Event of Default. If an Environmental Assessment reveals any violations(c)
of Environmental Requirements or the Lessee receives a notice of a violation of
Environmental Requirements, and the Lessee fails to cure the violation in the time
period and the manner specified in Section 10.01(b) hereof, such action will constitute
an Event of Default.
No Assumption of Risk. The Trustee’s rights under this Section shall be(d)
exercised by it in its sole discretion and not for the benefit of the Lessee. The Trustee
shall have no obligation (unless directed and indemnified as provided in the Indenture)
to enter onto the Facilities or to take any other action which is authorized by this
Article for the protection of its security interest. The Lessee specifically agrees and
acknowledges that any action permitted under this Section shall not be construed to be
the management or control of the Facilities by the Trustee.
ARTICLE VII
DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION AND CONDEMNATION
Damage, Destruction and Condemnation. If, during the Lease TermSection 7.01.
(a) the Facilities or any portion thereof shall be destroyed (in whole or in part), or damaged by
fire or other casualty; or (b) title to, or the temporary or permanent use of, the Facilities or any
portion thereof or the estate of the Lessee or the Lessor in the Facilities or any portion thereof
shall be taken under the exercise of the power of eminent domain by any governmental body or
by any person, firm or corporation acting under governmental authority; or (c) a breach of
warranty or a material defect in the construction, manufacture or design of the Facilities shall
become apparent; or (d) title to or the use of all or any portion of the Facilities shall be lost by
reason of a defect in title thereto; then the Lessee shall be obligated to continue to pay the
amounts specified in Section 5.02 of this Lease Agreement.
Treatment of Net Proceeds. The Lessee and, to the extent such NetSection 7.02.
Proceeds are within its control, the Lessor, shall cause the Net Proceeds of any insurance
policies, payment of performance bonds or condemnation awards to be applied in accordance
with the terms of Article VII of the Loan Agreement and Section 3.22 of the Indenture.
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Continuation of Operations in Event of Casualty. In the event of anySection 7.03.
damage to or destruction of the Facilities or any part thereof by fire, lightning, vandalism,
malicious mischief and extended coverage perils, the Lessee shall make all diligent and
reasonable efforts to continue operation of the Facilities in such a manner that will ensure
continuation of State Payments or shall obtain or use other financing resources to continue
operation of the Facilities and ensure due and timely payment of the Lease Payments.
ARTICLE VIII
SPECIAL COVENANTS
Annual Budget. The Lessee agrees to annually budget sufficientSection 8.01.
expenditures to provide for all Base Lease Payments, Additional Lease Payments and other
amounts due under this Lease Agreement.
Consolidation, Merger, Sale or Conveyance. The Lessee agrees thatSection 8.02.
during the term of this Lease Agreement it will maintain its corporate existence, will continue
to be a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of California, will not merge or
consolidate with, or sell or convey all or substantially all of its assets to, any Person unless (i)
no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) it first acquires the consent of the
Authority to such transaction, (iii) it provides to the Trustee notice of its intent at least ninety
(90) days in advance of such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance, and (iv) the acquirer
of the Lessee’s interest in the Facilities or the corporation with which it shall be consolidated
or the resulting corporation in the case of a merger:
shall assume in writing the performance and observance of all covenants(a)
and conditions of this Lease Agreement;
shall provide the Authority and Trustee with an opinion of Bond Counsel(b)
to the effect that such merger, consolidation, sale or conveyance would not adversely
affect the validity of any of the Bonds or the exclusion from gross income for federal
income tax purposes of interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds;
shall provide the Authority and the Trustee with an Opinion of Counsel(c)
to the Lessee (which may be rendered in reliance upon the Opinion of Counsel to such
other corporation), stating that none of the other corporations which are a party to such
consolidation, merger or transfer has any pending litigation other than that arising in the
ordinary course of business or, has any pending litigation which might reasonably result
in a substantial adverse judgment. For the purposes of the preceding sentence, the term
“substantial adverse judgment” shall mean a judgment in an amount which exceeds the
insurance or reserves therefor by a sum which is more than 2% of the aggregate net
worth of the resulting, surviving or transferee corporation immediately after the
consummation of such consolidation, merger or transfer and after giving effect thereto;
shall provide evidence to the Authority that the surviving or acquiring(d)
entity has a consolidated tangible net worth (after giving effect to such consolidation,
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merger, sale or conveyance) of not less than the consolidated tangible net worth of the
Lessee immediately prior to such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance;
shall provide evidence to the Authority that the Days Cash on Hand and(e)
the Coverage Ratio of the Lessee for its most recently completed Fiscal Year would not
have been reduced if such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance had occurred
during such preceding Fiscal Year;
shall deliver to the Trustee within thirty (30) days of the close of such(f)
transaction, an Opinion of Counsel that all conditions herein have been satisfied and that
all liabilities and obligations of the Lessee under the Lessee Documents shall become
obligations of the new entity; provided, however, the Lessee shall not be released from
same; and
in the case of a consolidation or merger, shall provide to the Trustee and(g)
the Authority an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the surviving entity can continue
to operate the Facilities as a charter school in accordance with the Charter School Act
and that the entity is entitled to receive the State Payments.
Further Assurances. The Lessor and the Lessee agree that they will,Section 8.03.
from time to time, execute, acknowledge and deliver, or cause to be executed, acknowledged
and delivered, such supplements hereto and such further instruments as may reasonably be
required for carrying out the intention of or facilitating the performance of this Lease
Agreement, subject, however, to the terms and conditions of Article X of the Indenture.
Audits. The Lessee agrees that it will have the books and records of theSection 8.04.
Lessee and the School audited annually commencing with the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2020,
by an Accountant as soon as practicable after the close of such Fiscal Year. The Lessee shall
furnish such audit report as described in Section 8.05 hereof.
Books and Records; Compliance with Continuing DisclosureSection 8.05.
Agreement. The Lessee agrees that it will maintain proper books of records and accounts
with full, true and correct entries of all of its dealings substantially in accordance with the
practices generally accepted for public school accounting. The Lessee shall comply with the
terms of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and shall provide the information required
thereby on or before the dates and in the manner set forth therein. The Lessee shall provide the
Authority with any of the documents provided under the Continuing Disclosure Agreement
upon request by the Authority within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Authority’s request.
The Trustee shall have no duty to review or analyze documents, including any reports, financial
statements, insurance policies or certificates, or other material delivered to the Trustee under
the terms of this Lease Agreement. The Trustee shall only be required to act on such
information if it creates an Event of Default hereunder and a notice of such Event of Default is
delivered to the Trustee.
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Indemnification.Section 8.06.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Lessee agrees to indemnify,(a)
hold harmless and defend the Authority, the Authority’s members, the Trustee and each
of their respective past, present and future officers, governing members, directors,
officials, employees, attorneys and agents (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”),
against any and all losses, damages, claims, actions, liabilities, costs and expenses of any
conceivable nature, kind or character (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys’ fees and expenses, litigation and court costs, amounts paid in settlement and
amounts paid to discharge judgments) to which the Indemnified Parties, or any of them,
may become subject or under any statutory law (including federal or state securities
laws) or at common law or otherwise, arising out of or based upon or in any way
relating to:
the Bonds, the Indenture, the Lessee Documents or the(i)
execution or amendment hereof or thereof or in connection with
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, including the issuance, sale or
resale of the Bonds;
any act or omission of the Lessee or the Borrower or any of(ii)
their agents, contractors, servants, employees or licensees in connection
with the Series 2020 Project, this Lease, or the Facilities, the operation of
the Series 2020 Project or the Facilities, or the condition, environmental or
otherwise, occupancy, use, possession, conduct or management of work
done in or about, or from the planning, design, acquisition, installation or
construction of, the Series 2020 Project or the Facilities or any part
thereof;
any lien or charge upon payments by the Lessor or the(iii)
Lessee to the Authority or the Trustee, as the case may be, hereunder, or
any taxes (including, without limitation, all ad valorem taxes and sales
taxes), assessments, impositions and other charges imposed on the
Authority or the Trustee in respect of any portion of the Series 2020
Project or the Facilities;
any violation of any Environmental Regulations with respect(iv)
to, or the release of any Hazardous Substances at, on or under the
Facilities or the Series 2020 Project or any part thereof;
any defeasance and/or redemption, in whole or in part, of the(v)
Bonds;
any untrue statement or misleading statement or alleged(vi)
untrue statement or alleged misleading statement of a material fact by the
Lessee contained in the Offering Document, as may be supplemented from
time to time or any other offering statement or disclosure or continuing
disclosure document for the Bonds or any of the documents relating to the
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Bonds to which Lessee is a party, or any omission or alleged omission by
the Lessee from the Offering Document, as may be supplemented from time
to time or any other offering statement or disclosure or continuing
disclosure document for the Bonds of any material fact necessary to be
stated therein in order to make the statements made therein by the Lessee,
in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not
misleading, or any failure to timely file any continuing disclosure document
in connection with the Bonds required by any undertaking or by any
applicable law, rule or regulation;
any declaration that interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds is(vii)
included in gross income for federal income tax purposes, or allegations
that interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds is included in gross income for
federal income tax purposes or any regulatory audit or inquiry regarding
whether interest on the Tax-Exempt Bonds is included in gross income for
federal income tax purposes; or
the Trustee’s acceptance or administration of the trust of the(viii)
Indenture, or the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties
thereunder or under any of the documents relating to the Bonds to which it
is a party;
except (A) in the case of the foregoing indemnification of the Trustee or any of its
officers, members, directors, officials, employees, attorneys and agents, to the extent
such damages are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnified
Party; or (B) in the case of the foregoing indemnification of the Authority or any of its
officers, members, directors, officials, employees, attorneys and agents, to the extent
such damages are caused by the willful misconduct including the intentional violation of
law of such Indemnified Party. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought
against any Indemnified Party with respect to which indemnity may be sought
hereunder, the Lessee, upon written notice from the Indemnified Party, shall assume the
investigation and defense thereof, including the employment of counsel selected by the
Indemnified Party, and shall assume the payment of all expenses related thereto, with
full power to litigate, compromise or settle the same in its sole discretion; provided that
the Indemnified Party shall have the right to review and approve or disapprove any such
compromise or settlement. Each Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ
separate counsel in any such action or proceeding and participate in the investigation
and defense thereof, and the Lessee shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such
separate counsel; provided, however, that such Indemnified Party may only employ
separate counsel at the expense of the Lessee if in the judgment of such Indemnified
Party a conflict of interest exists by reason of common representation or if all parties
commonly represented do not agree as to the action (or inaction) of counsel, or in the
case of the Authority or any of its officers, members, directors, employees, attorneys
and agents, such Indemnified Party engages the Attorney General of the State as
separate counsel.
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The rights of any persons to indemnity hereunder and rights to payment(b)
of fees and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to this Section and Sections 5.02 and
10.04 hereof shall survive the final payment or defeasance of the Bonds and in the case
of the Trustee any resignation or removal. The provisions of this Section shall survive
the termination of this Lease Agreement.
Authority of Authorized Representative of Lessee. Whenever underSection 8.07.
the provisions of this Lease Agreement or the Indenture the approval of the Lessee is required,
or the Lessor, the Authority or the Trustee is required to take some action at the request of
the Lessee, such approval or such request shall be made by the Authorized Representative of
the Lessee unless otherwise specified in this Lease Agreement. The Lessor, the Authority or
the Trustee shall be authorized to act on any such approval or request and the Lessee shall
have no complaint against the Lessor, the Authority or the Trustee as a result of any such
action taken in accordance with such approval or request. The execution of any document or
certificate required under the provisions of this Lease Agreement, the Loan Agreement or the
Indenture by an Authorized Representative of the Lessee shall be on behalf of the Lessee and
shall not result in any personal liability of such Authorized Representative.
Authority of Authorized Representative of Lessor. Whenever underSection 8.08.
the provisions of this Lease Agreement the approval of the Lessor is required, or the Lessee or
the Trustee is required to take some action at the request of the Lessor, such approval or such
request shall be made by the Authorized Representative of the Lessor unless otherwise
specified in this Lease Agreement, the Loan Agreement or the Indenture. The Lessee or the
Trustee shall be authorized to act on any such approval or request and the Lessor shall have
no complaint against the Lessee or the Trustee as a result of any such action taken in
accordance with such approval or request. The execution of any document or certificate
required under the provisions of this Lease Agreement, the Loan Agreement or the Indenture
by an Authorized Representative of the Lessor shall be on behalf of the Lessor and shall not
result in any personal liability of such Authorized Representative.
Licenses and Qualifications. The Lessee will do, or cause to be done,Section 8.09.
all things necessary to obtain, renew and secure all permits, licenses and other governmental
approvals and to comply, or cause its lessees to comply, with such permits, licenses and other
governmental approvals necessary for operation of the Facilities as a charter school (as defined
in the Charter School Act) (subject, however, to Section 8.11 hereof).
Right to Inspect. Following reasonable notice to the Lessee, at any andSection 8.10.
all reasonable times during business hours, the Trustee, the Authority, the Lessor and their duly
authorized agents, attorneys, experts, engineers, accountants and representatives, shall have the
right (but no duty) fully to inspect the Facilities, including all books and records of the Lessee
(excluding records the confidentiality of which may be protected by law), and to make such
copies and memoranda from and with regard thereto as may be desired; provided, however,
that they shall maintain these books and records in confidence unless required by applicable law
to do otherwise and it is necessary to distribute the information to some other third party
under applicable law.
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Assignment and Subleasing. This Lease Agreement may not beSection 8.11.
assigned by the Lessee for any reason other than to a successor by operation of law.
However, the Facilities may be subleased to any other person or entity, as a whole or in part,
by the Lessee, with the consent of the Lessor, and subject to each of the following conditions:
this Lease Agreement and the obligations of the Lessee hereunder, shall,(a)
at all times during the Lease Term remain obligations of the Lessee subject to Sections
5.01 and 5.02 of this Lease Agreement, and the Lessee shall maintain its obligations to
the Lessor, notwithstanding any sublease;
the Lessee shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Lessor a copy of(b)
any Lease Agreement;
no sublease by the Lessee shall violate the Constitution or laws of the(c)
State; and
the Facilities may be conveyed or subleased, in whole or in part, only to(d)
another entity or entities if, in the opinion of nationally recognized Bond Counsel, such
conveyance or sublease will not impair the exclusion from gross income for purposes of
federal income taxation of the Tax-Exempt Bonds.
Prohibited Use. No portion of the proceeds of the Bonds shall be usedSection 8.12.
to finance any facility, place or building used or to be used for sectarian instruction or study or
as a place of devotional activities or religious worship, in such a manner or to such an extent
as would result in any of the Tax-Exempt Bonds being treated as an obligation not described in
Section 103(a) of the Code, or by a Person that is not an organization described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Code or a “governmental unit” (as defined in the Code) or by an organization
described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code (including the Corporation) in an “unrelated trade
or business” (as defined in the Code), in such a manner or to such an extent as would result in
any of the Tax-Exempt Bonds being treated as an obligation not described in Section 103(a) of
the Code.
Limitations on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness.Section 8.13.
Senior Indebtedness. The Lessee shall not incur additional Indebtedness(a)
or Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School secured by Liens on any portion of
the Facilities or the Revenues that are senior to the Lien of any Deed of Trust on any
portion of the Facilities or the security interest in the Revenues granted by this Lease
Agreement and any Deed of Trust.
Long-Term Indebtedness. The Lessee may incur additional Long-Term(b)
Indebtedness if either of the following tests is met:
the Coverage Ratio for the most recent Fiscal Year for(i)
which an audit has been completed was at least 1.10 to 1 (taking into
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account the proposed additional Long-Term Indebtedness and any Long-
Term Indebtedness to be refinanced thereby); or
a Management Consultant reports that (A) the Coverage(ii)
Ratio for the most recent Fiscal Year for which an audit has been
completed was at least 1.10 to 1, and (B) the Coverage Ratio for each of
the first three consecutive Fiscal Years following the incurrence of such
Long-Term Indebtedness or, if such Long-Term Indebtedness is being
issued to finance improvements, equipment or new facilities, the first three
consecutive Fiscal Years after such improvements, equipment or new
facilities are placed in service, is projected to be at least 1.20 to 1 (taking
into account the proposed additional Long-Term Indebtedness and any
Long-Term Indebtedness to be refinanced thereby and provided that, such
projected Net Income Available for Lease Payments shall be adjusted to
provide for any projected revenues and expenses anticipated as the result of
any real or personal property acquired, constructed, or completed with the
proceeds of any such Long-Term Indebtedness).
For the purposes of calculating “Coverage Ratio” for this subsection (b),
“Coverage Ratio” means the ratio obtained by dividing (i) Net Income Available for
Lease Payments for the Fiscal Year being tested by (ii) Maximum Annual Lease
Payments plus, without duplication, Maximum Annual Debt Service (which Maximum
Annual Debt Service shall not include any payments with respect to the Series 2020
Bonds).
Completion Indebtedness. The Lessee may issue Completion(c)
Indebtedness in an amount not to exceed 10% of the original Indebtedness issued for
the purpose of financing certain Capital Improvements, if the following conditions are
met: (i) the Lessee certifies, in writing, to the Trustee that at the time the original
Indebtedness issued for the purpose of financing certain Capital Improvements was
incurred, the Lessee believed or had reason to believe that the proceeds of such
Indebtedness together with other moneys then expected to be available to pay for such
Capital Improvements would provide sufficient moneys for the completion thereof; (ii) a
Consulting Architect provides the Trustee with a written statement specifying the
amount necessary to complete such Capital Improvements; and (iii) the Lessee certifies,
in writing, to the Trustee that the proceeds of the proposed Completion Indebtedness,
together with other legally available moneys of the Lessee, will be in an amount equal
to the amount set forth in clause (ii) of this subsection.
Refunding Indebtedness. The Lessee may issue Refunding Indebtedness,(d)
provided that the Lessee certifies, in writing, to the Trustee that the Maximum Annual
Debt Service will not be increased by more than 10% by such refunding.
Balloon Indebtedness. The Lessee may issue Balloon Indebtedness if the(e)
conditions set forth in subsection 8.13(b)(i) or subsection 8.13(b)(ii) are met when it is
assumed that: (A) the Balloon Amount is Long-Term Indebtedness maturing over a
term equal to the term of the Balloon Amount or a term of 20 years from the date of
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issuance of the Balloon Indebtedness, whichever is greater; and (B) the Balloon Amount
bears interest on the unpaid principal balance at the Projected Rate and is payable on a
level debt service basis over a 20-year period.
Put Indebtedness. The Lessee may issue Put Indebtedness if:(f)
(A) at the time such Put Indebtedness is incurred a(i)
Financial Institution has provided a binding commitment that provides for
the amortization of Indebtedness incurred under such commitment over a
term of at least 24 months commencing with the next succeeding Put
Date, to provide financing sufficient to pay such Put Indebtedness on the
Put Date occurring during the term of such commitment; and (B) the
conditions set forth in subsection 8.13(b)(i) or subsection 8.13(b)(ii) are
met when it is assumed that the Put Indebtedness is Long-Term
Indebtedness that bears interest at the Projected Rate and is payable on a
level debt service basis over a 25-year period; or
(A) the period from the date of incurrence of the(ii)
proposed Put Indebtedness to the first Put Date is at least 36 months and
(B) the conditions set forth in clause subsection 8.13(b)(i) or subsection
8.13(b)(ii) are met when it is assumed that the Put Indebtedness is Long-
Term Indebtedness that either: (i) bears interest at the fixed rate
applicable to the Put Indebtedness to be incurred (with such fixed
interest rate applied over the entire term of the Indebtedness, for
purposes under this subsection 8.13(f)(ii)); or (ii) bears interest at the
Projected Rate and is payable on a level debt service basis over a 25-year
period.
Short-Term Indebtedness, Non-Recourse Indebtedness, and Subordinated(g)
Indebtedness. The Lessee may incur Short-Term Indebtedness, Non-Recourse
Indebtedness, and Subordinated Indebtedness provided that in no event shall the
aggregate principal amount of all Short-Term Indebtedness, Non-Recourse
Indebtedness, and Subordinated Indebtedness outstanding at any time exceed the greater
of $500,000 or 5% of the Lessee's operating revenues of the School for the last
preceding Fiscal Year for which audited financial statements have been prepared
pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof.
Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School. The Lessee may incur(h)
Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School if the Lessee Coverage Ratio for the
first Fiscal Year following the incurrence of such Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to
the School or, if such Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School is being issued
to finance improvements, equipment or new facilities, the Fiscal Year after such
improvements, equipment or new facilities are placed in service, is projected to be at
least 1.00 to 1 (taking into account the proposed additional Long-Term Indebtedness
Unrelated to the School and any Long-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School to
be refinanced thereby).
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Short-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School. The Lessee may(i)
incur Short-Term Indebtedness Unrelated to the School without limitation.
Indebtedness may be incurred under any of subsections 8.13(b) through (i) even though
other Indebtedness is simultaneously being incurred under a different subsection of this Section
8.13.
The various calculations of the amount of Indebtedness, the amortization(j)
schedule of such Indebtedness and the Debt Service payable with respect to such
Indebtedness for future periods required under certain provisions hereunder shall be
made in a manner consistent with the provisions in this subsection.
In determining the amount of Debt Service payable on Indebtedness (including,
but not limited to Balloon Indebtedness and Put Indebtedness) in the course of the
various calculations required under certain provisions hereof, with respect to interest
rate assumptions, if the terms of the Indebtedness being considered are such that
interest thereon for any future period of time is expressed to be calculated at a varying
rate per annum, a formula rate or a fixed rate per annum based on a varying index, then
for the purpose of making such determination of Debt Service, interest on such
Indebtedness for such period (the “Determination Period”) shall be computed by
assuming that the rate of interest applicable to the Determination Period is equal to the
average annual rate of interest (calculated in the manner in which the rate of interest for
the Determination Period is expressed to be calculated) that was or would have been in
effect for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date on which such
calculation is made; provided, however, that if such average annual rate of interest
cannot be calculated for such entire 12-month period but can be calculated for a shorter
period, then the assumed interest rate for the Determination Period shall be the average
annual rate of interest that was or would have been in effect for such shorter period;
and provided further, that if such average annual rate of interest cannot be calculated
for any preceding period of time, then the assumed interest rate for the Determination
Period shall be the initial annual rate of interest which is actually applicable to such
Indebtedness upon the incurrence thereof. No Indebtedness shall be deemed to arise
when Variable Rate Indebtedness is converted to Indebtedness which bears interest at a
fixed rate, or when fixed rate Indebtedness is converted to Indebtedness which bears
interest at a variable rate, or when the method of computing the variable rate on
Variable Rate Indebtedness is changed if any such conversion is in accordance with the
provisions applicable to such Indebtedness in effect immediately prior to such
conversion. In determining the amount of Debt Service payable on Indebtedness that is
Variable Rate Indebtedness that is subject to a Financial Products Agreement that fits
(2) of the definition of Financial Products Agreement converting variable rate exposure
to fixed rate exposure, the fixed rate shall be what applies.
No Debt Service shall be deemed payable with respect to Commitment
Indebtedness until such time as funding occurs under the commitment which gave rise
to such Commitment Indebtedness, except to the extent that the terms of such
Commitment Indebtedness are to be considered pursuant to this Section in determining
the amortization schedule and Debt Service payable with respect to the Indebtedness
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supported by the commitment which gave rise to such Commitment Indebtedness.
From and after such funding, the amount of such Debt Service shall be calculated in
accordance with the actual amount required to be repaid on such Commitment
Indebtedness and the actual interest rate and amortization schedule applicable thereto,
utilizing the various assumptions in this Section. No Indebtedness shall be deemed to
arise when any funding occurs under any such commitment or any such commitment is
renewed upon terms which provide for substantially the same terms of repayment of
amounts disbursed pursuant to such commitment as obtained prior to such renewal.
In making any determination of or with regard to Debt Service hereunder, the
Trustee may rely on certificates, opinions and reports of Consultants as it deems
appropriate.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Lessee may only incur additional Indebtedness pursuant
to this Section 8.13 so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under this
Lease Agreement.
In connection with the Lessee’s incurrence of parity additional Indebtedness pursuant to
this Section 8.13, the Lessee shall enter into such documentation as may be necessary to reflect
and implement the parity position of such Indebtedness. Such documentation may consist of,
but is not limited to, a custody and parity lien agreement, intercreditor agreement or deposit
account control agreement (the “Parity Agreement”) with a representative of the holders of the
parity Indebtedness (a “Parity Trustee”) and a third party (the “Indebtedness Custodian”).
The Indebtedness Custodian will (a) hold all sums held by it for the payment of
principal of (and premium, if any) or interest or any other amounts on the Bonds and the parity
Indebtedness in trust for the benefit of the Trustee and the Parity Trustee until such sums shall
be paid to such entities or otherwise disposed of as therein provided; and (b) give the Trustee
notice of any default by the Lessee in the making of any such payment of principal (and
premium, if any) or interest or any other amounts.
Any Revenues collected by the Indebtedness Custodian under the Parity Agreement and
any proceeds of any sale of the Facilities, whether made under any power of sale herein
granted or pursuant to judicial proceedings, together with, in the case of an entry or sale as
otherwise provided herein, any other sums then held by the Indebtedness Custodian under the
Parity Agreement, shall be applied to the payment of the Bonds and the other parity
Indebtedness in a prorata fashion based on then Outstanding principal amount of the Bonds and
the then outstanding principal amount of parity Indebtedness.
No holder of any parity Indebtedness shall have any right to institute any proceeding,
judicial or otherwise, with respect to the documents related to such parity Indebtedness, or for
the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy thereunder, unless:
(i)such holder has previously given written notice to the Trustee of a
continuing event of default; and
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(ii)the holders of not less than 50% in principal amount of all parity
Indebtedness Outstanding shall have made written request to institute proceedings in
respect of such event of default;
it being understood and intended that no one or more holders of any parity
Indebtedness shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue of, or by availing of, any
provision of the documents related to the applicable parity Indebtedness to affect, disturb or
prejudice the rights of any other holder of parity Indebtedness, or to obtain or to seek to
obtain priority or preference over any other holders, or to enforce any right under their
respective documents, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable
benefit of all the holders of parity Indebtedness.
Operating Leases. The Lessee will not enter into any operating leasesSection 8.14.
for facilities to be paid from Revenues unless the Lessee has delivered to the Trustee:
Evidence that (1) the ratio for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year of(a)
(i) Net Income Available for Lease Payments (provided that for purposes of this
Section 8.14, the definition of Net Income Available for Lease Payments shall also
exclude base lease payments paid pursuant to the operating lease) to (ii) Actual Annual
Debt Service plus Actual Annual Lease Payments plus the first year of payments to paid
pursuant to the operating lease was at least 1.10 to 1 and (2) an opinion or report
based on a feasibility study of an Independent consultant that for each of the two
succeeding Fiscal Years occurring after the commencement of the lease term, the ratio
of (i) Net Income Available for Lease Payments to (ii) Actual Annual Debt Service plus
Actual Annual Lease Payments plus the payments to be paid pursuant to the operating
lease is projected to be at least 1.20 to 1; or
Evidence of the consent of the Beneficial Owners (as defined in the(b)
Indenture) of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then
Outstanding (as defined in the Indenture).
Covenant to Comply with Indenture and Loan Agreement. TheSection 8.15.
Lessee hereby acknowledges receipt of the Indenture and the Loan Agreement, agrees to be
bound by the respective terms thereof and accepts all obligations and duties imposed thereby.
Liens. Except as specifically provided in this Lease Agreement, theSection 8.16.
Lessee covenants not to create, assume, incur or suffer to be created, assumed or incurred any
Lien (other than Permitted Encumbrances) on the Facilities or the Revenues or any accounts
holding Revenues.
Lease Blocked Account Agreement. Lessee hereby pledges to LessorSection 8.17.
and covenants and agrees to deposit all monies paid from the San Bernardino Office of
Education, immediately upon receipt thereof (or to direct any third party or the San Bernardino
County Office of Education to deposit such amounts on the date available, if at any time
Lessee determines that the San Bernardino County Office of Education would follow such
direction) into the blocked account (the “Blocked Account”) established pursuant to the Lease
Blocked Account Agreement for disbursement as specified in the Blocked Account Agreement.
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Except as provided in the Lease Blocked Account Agreement, the Lessee hereby covenants
and agrees that it will not terminate or amend the Lease Blocked Account Agreement unless it
has delivered to the Lessor and the Trustee written evidence of the consent of the Registered
Owners of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Bonds then
Outstanding regarding such termination or amendment.
Days Cash on Hand. The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees that theSection 8.18.
School will maintain the Days Cash on Hand Requirement.
As provided in Section 8.05(d), the Lessee will deliver, not later than December 31
following the end of each of the Borrower’s Fiscal Years, commencing with the Fiscal Year
ended [June 30, 2020], to the Lessor, the Trustee and the Underwriter a certificate stating the
Days Cash on Hand for the Fiscal Year then ended. Commencing with the Fiscal Year ending
[June 30, 2020], if such Days Cash on Hand is below the Days Cash on Hand Requirement as
of any June 30, the Lessee shall retain a Management Consultant within sixty (60) days
following the reporting of such failure at the Lessee’s expense. The Lessee shall cause the
Management Consultant to submit a written report and make recommendations within forty-
five (45) days of being retained (a copy of such report and recommendations shall be filed with
the Lessor, the Underwriter and the Trustee) with respect to financial matters of the Lessee
which are relevant to increasing the Days Cash on Hand to at least the required level.
Copies of such recommendations shall be filed with the Lessor, the Underwriter and
Trustee. The Lessee agrees that promptly upon the receipt of such recommendations, subject to
applicable requirements or restrictions imposed by law, or to the extent practical, it shall revise
its methods of operation and shall take such other reasonable actions as shall be in conformity
with the recommendations. So long as the Lessee shall retain a Management Consultant and
complies with such Management Consultant's recommendations to the extent practical or not
prohibited by law, no default or Event of Default shall be declared solely by reason of a
violation of the requirements of this Section.
Coverage Ratio. As provided in Section 8.05(d), the Lessee willSection 8.19.
deliver, not later than December 31 following the end of each of the Lessee’s Fiscal Years, to
the Trustee and the Underwriter a certificate in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D stating
the Coverage Ratio for the Fiscal Year then ended, commencing with the Fiscal Year ending
[June 30, 2020]. The Coverage Ratio shall be 1.10 or above for each Fiscal Year commencing
with the Fiscal Year ending [June 30, 2020]. Commencing with the Fiscal Year ending [June
30, 2020], if such Coverage Ratio is below 1.10, the Lessee shall retain a Management
Consultant within sixty (60) days following the reporting of such failure at the Lessee’s
expense. The Lessee shall cause the Management Consultant to submit a written report and
make recommendations within forty-five (45) days of being retained (a copy of such report and
recommendations shall be filed with the Underwriter and the Trustee) with respect to
increasing Revenues, decreasing Operating Expenses or other financial matters of the Lessee
which are relevant to increasing the Coverage Ratio to at least the required level. The Lessee
will, subject to the exceptions in the next sentence, adopt and follow the recommendations of
the Management Consultant and will thereafter calculate the Coverage Ratio for each
succeeding fiscal quarter. So long as the Management Consultant determines that the Lessee is
demonstrating reasonable diligence to comply with the appropriate recommendations (excepting
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certain limited instances when an Opinion of Counsel is obtained excusing such actions by the
Lessee or where the Lessee makes a good faith determination in a statement to the Trustee
that the Management Consultant’s recommendations would violate State or federal law, the
educational or charitable purpose of the Lessee or the Charter School Contract) and the
Coverage Ratio does not fall below 1.0 to 1 in any fiscal quarter, the Lessee will be deemed to
have complied with its covenants hereunder. The Lessee shall continue to retain the
Management Consultant until the Lessee has achieved a Coverage Ratio of at least the required
level for at least two consecutive fiscal quarters. In the event that the Coverage Ratio is below
1.0 to 1 an event of default shall have occurred hereunder.
Any contract entered into between the Lessee and any Management Consultant engaged
by the Lessee pursuant to this Section 8.19 must meet the requirements of this Lease
Agreement and the Tax Regulatory Agreement.
Subordination. To the extent permitted by Internal Revenue ServiceSection 8.20.
Revenue Procedure 2017-13, the Lessee hereby covenants and agrees: (1) this Lease
Agreement at all times shall automatically be subordinate to the Deed of Trust (unless waived
in writing by the beneficiary pursuant to the Deed of Trust (the “Beneficiary”) thereunder),
(2) Lessee shall attorn to the Beneficiary and any purchaser at a foreclosure sale, such
attornment to be self-executing and effective upon acquisition of title to the Property (as that
term is defined in the Deed of Trust) by any purchaser at a foreclosure sale or by the
Beneficiary in any manner; (3) to execute such further evidences of attornment and
subordination as a mortgagee or any purchaser at a foreclosure sale may from time to time
request, including a subordination and attornment agreement in form and substance acceptable
to the Beneficiary or any purchaser in its sole discretion; (4) this Lease Agreement shall not be
terminated by foreclosure or any other transfer of the Property; (5) after a foreclosure sale of
the Property, a Beneficiary or any other purchaser at such foreclosure sale may, at the
Beneficiary’s or such purchaser’s option, accept or terminate this Lease Agreement; and (6) the
Lessee shall, upon receipt after the occurrence of an Event of Default of a written request from
the mortgagee, pay all “Rents” (as that term is defined in the Deed of Trust) payable under this
Lease Agreement to the mortgagee.
Investor Call. On or about each February 15, commencing on or aboutSection 8.21.
February 15, 2021, the Borrower and the Lessee shall arrange a conference call with
Registered Owners, Beneficial Owners, and potential purchasers of the Series 2020 Bonds,
regarding performance of the Lessee and the School for the period ending with the preceding
June 30. The Borrower and the Lessee shall provide at least 15 days' notice of such calls to
EMMA.
Subordination of Support Office Service Fees. If the School entersSection 8.22.
into an Administrative Services Agreement for the payment of Support Office Service Fees to
the Lessee or any supporting organization of Lessee under Internal Revenue Code Section
509(a)(3), with respect to the School, so long as Bonds remain outstanding, the Lessee
covenants and agrees that such Administrative Services Agreement shall provide (to the extent
permitted by Rev. Proc. 2017-13, published by the U.S. Treasury Department on January 17,
2017, or subsequent or supplemental guidance) that: (i) the obligation of the Lessee to pay
Support Office Service Fees relating to the School shall be subordinate to its payment of
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operating expenses of the School and Lease Payments to the Lessor under this Lease; (ii) the
obligation of Lessee to pay Support Office Service Fees relating to the School shall be
suspended for any such time as the payment of Support Office Service Fees would cause
Lessee to fail to meet any of the financial covenants contained in this Lease; and (iii) during
any period of time when Support Office Service Fees remain unpaid, such fees shall accrue
without interest. If Lessee has not engaged a separate manager with respect to the School,
Lessee agrees that it shall not apply any Revenues to costs and expenses of management unless
and until all Lease Payments are fully paid and the Loan is not in default. The Lessee
covenants and agrees to enter into an Administrative Services Agreement with the School by
not later than June 30, 2020, which shall subordinate the obligations to pay Support Office
Service Fees thereunder to the payment of operating expenses of the School and Lease
Payments to the Lessor under this Lease in accordance with clauses (i) through (iii) above.
ARTICLE IX
ASSIGNMENT AND PLEDGE BY LESSOR
The Lessor shall assign certain of its rights and interests in and under this Lease
Agreement to the Authority pursuant to the Loan Agreement as security for payment of the
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Promissory Note, and the Authority will
further assign its rights under the Lease Agreement to the Trustee pursuant to the Indenture as
security for payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds. The
Lessee hereby consents to such assignments.
ARTICLE X
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Events of Default. The following shall be Events of Default of theSection 10.01.
Lessee under this Lease Agreement, and the term Event of Default shall mean, whenever it is
used in this Lease Agreement, any one or more of the following events:
Failure by the Lessee to make the Lease Payments required by(a)
Section 5.02 hereof by the Base Lease Payment Date.
Failure by the Lessee to observe or perform any other covenant,(b)
condition or agreement on its part to be observed or performed herein other than as
referred to in subsection (a) above, for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice
specifying such failure and requesting that it be remedied shall have been given to the
Lessee by the Lessor, the Authority or the Trustee; provided, with respect to any such
failure covered by this subsection (b), no Event of Default shall be deemed to have
occurred so long as a course of action adequate in the judgment of the Trustee to
remedy such failure shall have been commenced within such thirty-day period and shall
thereafter be diligently pursued to completion and the failure shall be remedied within
ninety (90) days of such occurrence, unless said remedy cannot be performed within
ninety (90) days and the Lessee is actively working toward a remedy.
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The dissolution or liquidation of the Lessee, or failure by the Lessee to(c)
promptly contest and have lifted any execution, garnishment or attachment of such
consequence as will impair its ability to meet its obligations with respect to the
operation of its charter schools or to make any payments under this Lease Agreement.
The phrase “dissolution or liquidation of the Lessee,” as used in this subsection, shall
not be construed to include the cessation of the corporate existence of the Lessee
resulting either from a merger or consolidation of the Lessee into or with another
domestic corporation or a dissolution or liquidation of the Lessee following a transfer
of all or substantially all of its assets under the conditions permitting such actions
contained in Section 8.02 hereof.
The entry of a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in(d)
the premises in respect of the Lessee in an involuntary case under the federal
bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable federal or
State bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or appointing a receiver, liquidator,
assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Lessee or for
any substantial part of its property, or ordering the winding-up or liquidation of its
affairs and the continuance of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for a
period of sixty (60) consecutive days.
The commencement by the Lessee of a voluntary case under the federal(e)
bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable federal or
State bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or the consent by it to the
appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee,
custodian, sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Lessee or for any substantial
part of its property, or the making by it of any assignment for the benefit of creditors,
or the failure of the Lessee generally to pay its debts as such debts become due, or the
taking of corporate action by the Lessee in furtherance of any of the foregoing.
Failure of the Lessee to comply with any covenants contained in the Tax(f)
Regulatory Agreement.
Lessee violates or fails to observe or perform any terms or conditions of(g)
the Ground Lease, and fails to cure the same within any notice or grace period
contained in the Ground Lease.
The occurrence of an Event of Default under the Indenture, the Loan(h)
Agreement, the Deed of Trust or any of the Lessee Documents.
Any representation or warranty made by the Lessee herein or made by(i)
the Lessee in any statement or certificate furnished by the Lessee either required hereby
or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Lease Agreement and the sale
and the issuance of the Bonds shall prove to have been untrue in any material respect
as of the date of the issuance or making thereof.
Judgment for the payment of money in excess of $50,000.00 (which is(j)
not covered by insurance) is rendered by any court or other governmental body against
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the Lessee, and the Lessee does not discharge same or provide for its discharge in
accordance with its terms, or procure a stay of execution thereof within sixty (60) days
from the date of entry thereof, and within said sixty-day period or such longer period
during which execution of such judgment shall have been stayed, appeal therefrom and
cause the execution thereof to be stayed during such appeal while providing such
reserves therefor as may be required under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
A writ or warrant of attachment or any similar process shall be issued by(k)
any court against the Facilities, and such writ or warrant of attachment or any similar
process is not released or bonded within sixty (60) days after its entry.
Any of the Lessee’s representations and warranties herein or in any of(l)
the other Lessee Documents with respect to environmental matters are false in any
material respect.
The termination of the Charter School Contract either by its terms or for(m)
any other reason.
The foregoing provisions of subsection (b) of this Section 10.01 are subject to the
following limitations: If by reason of force majeure the Lessee is unable in whole or in part to
carry out its agreements herein contained, other than the obligations on the part of the Lessee
contained in Article V and in Sections 6.02, 6.03, 6.06 and 8.06 hereof, the Lessee shall not be
deemed in default during the continuance of such inability. The term “force majeure” as used
herein shall mean, without limitation, the following: acts of God; strikes, lockouts or other
industrial disturbances; acts of public enemies; orders of any kind of the government of the
United States or of the State or any of their departments, agencies or officials, or any civil or
military authority; insurrections; riots; epidemics; landslides; lightning; earthquake; fire;
hurricane; tornadoes; storms; floods; washouts; droughts; arrests; restraint of government and
people; explosions; breakage or accident to machinery, transmission pipes or canals; partial or
entire failure of utilities; or any other cause or event not reasonably within the control of the
Lessee. The Lessee agrees, however, if possible, to remedy with all reasonable dispatch the
cause or causes preventing it from carrying out its agreements; provided, that the settlement of
strikes, lockouts and other industrial disturbances shall be entirely within the discretion of the
Lessee, and the Lessee shall not be required to make settlement of strikes, lockouts or other
industrial disturbances by acceding to the demands of the opposing party or parties when such
course is in the judgment of the Lessee unfavorable to the Lessee.
Remedies On Default. (a) Whenever an Event of Default referred toSection 10.02.
in Section 10.01 hereof shall have occurred and is continuing, the Lessor, or the Trustee where
so provided herein, may take any one or more of the following remedial steps:
The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor,(i)
as and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may declare the Lease
Payments payable hereunder for the remainder of the Lease Term to be
immediately due and payable, whereupon the same shall become due and
payable;
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The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor,(ii)
as and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may terminate the Lease
Term and give notice to the Lessee to vacate and surrender possession of
the Facilities within ten (10) Business Days of such notice;
The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor,(iii)
as and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may proceed to foreclose
through the courts on or otherwise sell, trade-in, repossess or liquidate the
Lessee’s interest in the Facilities, or any part thereof, in any lawful manner;
The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor,(iv)
as and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may lease or sublease the
Facilities or any portion thereof or sell any interest the Lessor has in the
Facilities; and
The Lessor (or the Trustee acting as assignee of the Lessor,(v)
as and to the extent provided in the Indenture) may take whatever action at
law or in equity as may appear necessary or desirable to collect the
amounts then due and thereafter to become due, or to enforce performance
or observance of any obligations, agreements or covenants of the Lessee
under this Lease Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the exercise by the Lessor or the(b)
Trustee of any remedy that would prevent the application of this paragraph, the Lessee
may, at any time, pay all accrued payments hereunder (exclusive of any payments
accrued solely by virtue of declaration pursuant to subsection (a)(i) of this Section
10.02) and fully cure all defaults, and in such event, the Lessee shall be fully reinstated
to its position hereunder as if such Event of Default had never occurred.
In the event that the Lessee fails to make any payment required hereby,(c)
the payment so in default shall continue as an obligation of the Lessee until the amount
in default shall have been fully paid.
Whenever any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under this(d)
Lease Agreement, the Trustee may, but except as otherwise provided in the Indenture
shall not be obligated to, exercise any or all of the rights of the Lessor under this
Article, upon notice as required to the Lessor. In addition, the Trustee shall have
available to it all of the remedies prescribed in the Indenture.
Any amounts collected pursuant to action taken under the immediately(e)
preceding paragraph (d) (other than sums collected for the Lessor on account of the
Lessor’s Unassigned Rights, which sums shall be paid directly to the Lessor), after
reimbursement of any costs incurred by the Lessor or the Trustee in connection
therewith, shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture.
If the Lessor or the Trustee shall have proceeded to enforce their rights(f)
under this Lease Agreement and such proceedings shall have been discontinued or
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abandoned for any reason or shall have been determined adversely to the Lessor or the
Trustee, then and in every such case, the Lessee, the Lessor and the Trustee shall be
restored to their respective positions and rights hereunder, and all rights, remedies and
powers of the Lessee, the Lessor and the Trustee shall continue as though no such
proceedings had been taken.
In the event of any payment by the Lessor, the Lessor shall be(g)
subrogated to all of Lessee’s rights of recovery therefor against any Person and the
Lessee shall execute and deliver all documents and instruments and perform all actions
necessary to secure such rights of the Lessor.
No Remedy Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon or reservedSection 10.03.
to the Lessor is intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each
and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given
under this Lease Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No
delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default shall impair any
such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right or power
may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. In order to
entitle the Lessor to exercise any remedy reserved to it in this Article, it shall not be necessary
to give any notice, other than notice required herein or by applicable law. Such rights and
remedies given the Lessor hereunder shall also extend to the Trustee, the Beneficial Owners
and the Registered Owners of the Bonds, subject to the Indenture.
Agreement to Pay Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses. In the event theSection 10.04.
Lessee should breach any of the provisions of this Lease Agreement and the Lessor or the
Trustee should employ attorneys or incur other expenses for the collection of Lease Payments
or the enforcement of performance or observance of any obligation or agreement on the part of
any Lessee herein contained, the Lessee agrees that it will on demand therefore pay to the
Lessor and the Trustee, as the case may be, the reasonable fees of such attorneys and such
other reasonable expenses incurred by the Lessor and the Trustee. The obligations of the
Lessee arising under this Section 10.04 shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding
the final payment of the Bonds or the termination of this Lease Agreement for any reason.
Waiver. In the event any agreement contained in this Lease AgreementSection 10.05.
should be breached by any party and thereafter waived by any other party, such waiver shall be
limited to the particular breach waived and shall not be deemed to waive any other breach
hereunder. In view of the assignment of the Lessor’s rights in and under this Lease Agreement
to the Authority under the Loan Agreement and then to the Trustee under the Indenture, the
Lessor shall have no power to waive any Event of Default hereunder without the consent of
the Trustee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver of an Event of Default under the Loan
Agreement or the Indenture or a rescission of a declaration of acceleration of the Bonds and a
rescission and annulment of its consequences shall constitute a waiver of the corresponding
Event of Default under this Lease Agreement and a rescission and annulment of its
consequences; provided, that no such waiver or rescission shall extend to or affect any
subsequent or other default hereunder or impair any right consequent thereon.
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Treatment of Funds in Bankruptcy. The Lessee acknowledges andSection 10.06.
agrees that in the event the Lessee commences a case under the United States Bankruptcy
Code located at 11 U.S.C. § 101 et. seq. (the “Bankruptcy Code”) or is the subject of an
involuntary case that results in an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code: (i) amounts on
deposit in any of the Funds are not, nor shall they be deemed to be, property of the Lessee’s
bankruptcy estate as defined by § 541 of the Bankruptcy Code; (ii) that in no event shall the
Lessee assert, claim or contend that amounts on deposit in any of the Funds are property of
the Lessee’s bankruptcy estate; and (iii) that amounts on deposit in any of the Funds are held
in trust solely for the benefit of the Registered Owners and the Beneficial Owners, shall be
applied only in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, and the Lessee has no legal,
equitable or reversionary interest in, or right to, such amounts.
ARTICLE XI
[RESERVED]
ARTICLE XII
MISCELLANEOUS
Notices. All notices, certificates or other communications hereunderSection 12.01.
shall be sufficiently given and shall be deemed given when mailed by Electronic Means,
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, facsimile or overnight courier,
addressed as follows:
If to the Lessee:The High Desert “Partnership in Academic Excellence”
Foundation, Incorporated
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Attention: Lisa Lamb, President/CEO
Telephone: (716) 946-5414
Email: LLamb@lcer.org
with a copy to:Young, Minney & Corr LLP
655 University Avenue, #150
Sacramento, California 95825
Attention: Sarah Kollman, Esq.
Telephone: (916) 646-1400
Email: skollman@mycharterlaw.com
If to the Lessor:230 South Waterman Avenue LLC
17500 Mana Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Attention: Lisa Lamb, President/CEO
Telephone: (716) 946-5414
Email: LLamb@lcer.org
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with a copy to:Young, Minney & Corr LLP
655 University Avenue, #150
Sacramento, California 95825
Attention: Sarah Kollman, Esq.
Telephone: (916) 646-1400
Email: skollman@mycharterlaw.com
If to the Authority:California Enterprise Development Authority
2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 275
Sacramento, California 95833
Attention: Chair
Telephone: (916) 448-8252
Email: gsahota@caled.org
If to the Trustee:Wilmington Trust, National Association
650 Town Center Drive, Suite 800
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Telephone: (714) 384-4153
If to the Underwriters BB&T Capital Markets
1880 Century Park East, Suite 400
Los Angeles, California 90067
Attention: Debra Boyd
Telephone: (310) 975-8387
Email: dsboyd@bbandtcm.com
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
777 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 850
Los Angeles, California 90017
Attention: John Solarczyk
Telephone: (213) 362-4115
Email: john.solarczyk@rbccm.com
A duplicate copy of each notice, certificate or other communication given hereunder by
the Lessor or the Lessee shall also be given to the Trustee. The Authority, the Lessor, the
Lessee or the Trustee may, by notice hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to
which subsequent notices, certificates or other communications shall be sent.
Binding Effect. This Lease Agreement shall inure to the benefit of andSection 12.02.
shall be binding upon the Lessor and the Lessee, and their respective successors and assigns,
subject, however, to the limitations contained in Section 8.02, Article IX and Section 12.12
hereof.
Severability. In the event any provision of this Lease Agreement shallSection 12.03.
be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not
invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof.
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Third Party Beneficiaries. Each of the Authority, Indemnified PartiesSection 12.04.
and the Registered Owners are intended “Third Party Beneficiaries” of this Lease Agreement.
Nothing in this Lease Agreement shall confer any right upon any person other than parties
hereto, and those specifically designated as Third Party Beneficiaries of this Lease Agreement.
Net Lease. This Lease Agreement shall be deemed and construed to beSection 12.05.
a “triple net lease,” and the Lessee shall pay absolutely net during the Lease Term, the Base
Lease Payments, Additional Lease Payments and all other payments required hereunder, free of
any deductions, and without abatement, deduction or setoff (other than credits against the Base
Lease Payments expressly provided for in this Lease Agreement).
Amendments, Changes And Modifications. Except as otherwiseSection 12.06.
provided in this Lease Agreement or in the Indenture, this Lease Agreement may not be
effectively amended, changed, modified, altered or terminated without the written consent of
the Authority and the Trustee.
Execution in Counterparts. This Lease Agreement may be executedSection 12.07.
in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument.
Governing Law. This Lease Agreement shall be governed by andSection 12.08.
construed in accordance with the laws and judicial decisions of the State, except as such laws
may be preempted by any federal rules, regulations and laws. Unless otherwise required by
California law, the parties hereto expressly acknowledge and agree that any judicial action to
interpret or enforce the terms of this Lease Agreement shall be brought and maintained in State
and federal courts in San Bernardino County, California or the United States Bankruptcy Court
in any case involving or having jurisdiction over the Lessee or the Facilities. To the extent that
any provision of this Lease Agreement conflicts with any provision of the Charter School Act
in effect on the date of final execution of this Lease Agreement, the provisions of the Charter
School Act shall control.
Filing. The Lessee shall cause the security interest in any personalSection 12.09.
property comprising a part of the Series 2020 Facilities granted to the Authority and the
assignment of such security interest to the Trustee to be perfected by the filing of financing
statements which shall fully comply with the California Uniform Commercial Code in the office
of the Secretary of State of California and in such other office as is at the time provided by
law as the proper place for the filing thereof. The parties further agree that all necessary
continuation statements shall be filed by the Lessee within the time prescribed by the California
Uniform Commercial Code in order to continue such security interests.
Cancellation at Expiration of Lease Term. Upon the termination ofSection 12.10.
this Lease Agreement, and provided the Bonds have been fully retired and all amounts due
hereunder have been paid in full, the Lessor shall deliver to the Lessee any documents and take
or cause the Trustee and/or the Authority to take such actions as may be necessary to evidence
the termination of this Lease Agreement and the discharge of the Lien of the Deed of Trust.
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No Pecuniary Liability of Authority. No provision, covenant orSection 12.11.
agreement contained in this Lease Agreement, or any obligations herein imposed upon the
Authority, or the breach thereof, shall constitute an indebtedness or liability of the Authority
within the meaning of any State constitutional provision or statutory limitation or shall
constitute or give rise to a pecuniary liability of the Authority, any member, officer or agent of
the Authority or a charge against the Authority’s general credit. The Authority has no taxing
power. In making the agreements, provisions and covenants set forth in this Lease Agreement,
the Authority has not obligated itself except with respect to the application of the Lease
Payments, as hereinabove provided.
No Personal Liability of Officials of Lessee, Lessor, Authority orSection 12.12.
Trustee. None of the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the
Authority, the Trustee, the Lessor or the Lessee contained herein shall be deemed to be
covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements or obligations of any official, member, officer,
agent or employee of the Authority, the Trustee, the Lessor or the Lessee in his or her
individual capacity, and no recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or
premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds or for any claim based thereon or any claim
hereunder against any official, officer, member, agent or employee of the Authority, the Lessor
or the Lessee or any officer, member, agent, servant or employee of the Trustee or any natural
person executing any Bond, including any officer or employee of the Trustee.
No Warranty by Lessor. THE LESSEE RECOGNIZES THAT,Section 12.13.
BECAUSE THE COMPONENTS OF THE SERIES 2020 FACILITIES HAVE BEEN AND
ARE TO BE SELECTED BY IT, THE LESSOR HAS NOT MADE ANY INSPECTION OF
THE SERIES 2020 FACILITIES OR OF ANY FIXTURE OR OTHER ITEM
CONSTITUTING A PORTION THEREOF, AND THE LESSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY
OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE SAME OR THE LOCATION, USE, DESCRIPTION, DESIGN, MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR USE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, CONDITION OR DURABILITY
THEREOF, OR AS TO THE QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
THEREIN, IT BEING AGREED THAT ALL RISKS INCIDENT THERETO ARE TO BE
BORNE BY THE LESSEE. IN THE EVENT OF ANY DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY OF
ANY NATURE IN THE SERIES 2020 FACILITIES OR ANY FIXTURE OR OTHER ITEM
CONSTITUTING A PORTION THEREOF, WHETHER PATENT OR LATENT, THE
LESSOR SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY WITH RESPECT
THERETO. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION HAVE BEEN NEGOTIATED AND
ARE INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE EXCLUSION AND NEGATION OF ANY
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS BY THE LESSOR, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WITH RESPECT TO THE SERIES 2020 FACILITIES OR ANY FIXTURE OR OTHER
ITEM CONSTITUTING A PORTION THEREOF, WHETHER ARISING PURSUANT TO
THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OR ANY OTHER LAW NOW OR HEREAFTER
IN EFFECT.
Prior Agreements Superseded. This Lease Agreement, together withSection 12.14.
all agreements executed by the parties concurrently herewith or in conjunction with the initial
issuance of a Series of Bonds, shall completely and fully supersede all other prior
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understandings or agreements, both written and oral, between the Lessor and the Lessee
relating to the Facilities.
Covenant by Lessee With Respect to Statements, RepresentationsSection 12.15.
and Warranties. It is understood by the Lessee that all such statements, representations and
warranties made by it in this Lease Agreement shall be deemed to have been relied upon by the
Authority as an inducement to issue the Bonds, and that if any such statements, representations
and warranties were false at the time they were made or (with respect to those representations
and warranties which are to continue) are breached during the term hereof, such
misrepresentation or breach shall constitute a breach of this Lease Agreement which may give
rise to an Event of Default hereunder.
Captions. The captions and headings in this Lease Agreement are forSection 12.16.
convenience only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provisions
or sections of this Lease Agreement.
Lease Payments Due on Holidays. If the date for making any LeaseSection 12.17.
Payment or the last date for performance of any act or the exercise of any right, as provided in
this Lease Agreement is not a Business Day, such Lease Payments may be made or act
performed or right exercised on the next succeeding Business Day unless otherwise provided
herein, with the same force and effect as if done on the nominal date provided in this Lease
Agreement.
Provision of General Application. Any consent or approval of theSection 12.18.
Lessor required pursuant to this Lease Agreement shall be in writing and shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Survival. Notwithstanding the payment in full of the Bonds, theSection 12.19.
discharge of the Indenture, and the termination or expiration of the Loan Agreement and the
Series 2020 Promissory Note and this Lease Agreement, all provisions in this Lease Agreement
concerning (a) the tax-exempt status of the Tax-Exempt Bonds (including, but not limited to
provisions concerning the payment of the Rebate Amount), (b) the interpretation of this Lease
Agreement, (c) the governing law, (d) the forum for resolving disputes, (e) the Authority’s
right to rely on facts or certificates, (f) the indemnity of the Indemnified Parties, and (g) the
Authority’s and Trustee’s lack of pecuniary liability shall survive and remain in full force and
effect.
Notice of Change in Fact. The Lessee will notify the Lessor, theSection 12.20.
Authority, the Underwriter and the Trustee promptly after the Lessee becomes aware of (i) any
change in any material fact or circumstance represented or warranted by the Lessee in this
Lease Agreement or in connection with the issuance of a Series of Bonds which would make
any such representation or warranty false when made, (ii) any default or event which, with
notice or lapse of time or both, could become an Event of Default under this Lease
Agreement, the Loan Agreement or the Indenture or any of Lessee’s Document, specifying in
each case the nature thereof and what action the Lessee has taken, is taking, and/or proposes
to take with respect thereto, (iii) any Internal Revenue Service audit of the Lessee or the
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Bonds, (iv) any material litigation affecting the Bonds, the Lessee or the Facilities, and (v) any
default in any indebtedness of the Lessee.
CASp Disclosure. California Civil Code Section 1938 requires LessorSection 12.21.
to notify Lessee whether the Premises has undergone inspection by a Certified Access
Specialist (“CASp”), as defined in California Civil Code Section 55.52. Lessor hereby states to
Lessee that, as of the date this Lease is executed, the property of which the Premises is a part
has not undergone such inspection. A CASp can inspect the Premises and determine whether
the Premises comply with all of the applicable construction related accessibility standards under
California state law. Although California state law does not require a CASp inspection of the
Premises, the Lessor may not prohibit Lessee from obtaining a CASp inspection of the
Premises for the occupancy or potential occupancy of Lessee, if requested by Lessee. The
Parties shall mutually agree on the arrangements for the time and manner of the CASp
inspection, the payment of the fee for the CASp inspection, and the cost of making any repairs
necessary to correct violations of construction related accessibility standards within the
Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee shall be solely responsible for any such
inspections and for any repairs that may be deemed necessary in connection with such
inspections, and in any case, Lessor shall have the opportunity to have a representative present
at any such inspection.
Energy Use Disclosure Program. Lessee hereby acknowledges thatSection 12.22.
Lessor may be required to disclose certain information concerning the energy performance of
the Premises (the “Energy Disclosure Information”) pursuant to California Public Resources
Code Section 25402.10 and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto (collectively the “Energy
Disclosure Requirements”). If and to the extent not prohibited by applicable laws, Lessee
hereby waives any right Lessee may have to receive the Energy Disclosure Information,
including, without limitation, any right Lessee may have to terminate this Lease as a result of
Lessor’s failure to disclose such information. Further, Lessee hereby releases Lessor from any
and all losses, costs, damages, expenses and/or liabilities relating to, arising out of and/or
resulting from the Energy Disclosure Requirements, including, without limitation, any liabilities
arising as a result of Lessor’s failure to disclose the Energy Disclosure Information to Lessee
prior to the execution of this Lease. Lessee’s acknowledgment of the AS-IS condition of the
Premises pursuant to the terms of this Lease shall be deemed to include the energy
performance of the Premises. Lessee further acknowledges that pursuant to the Energy
Disclosure Requirements, Lessor may be required in the future to disclose information
concerning Lessee’s energy usage to certain third parties, including, without limitation,
prospective purchasers, lenders and lessees of the Premises (the “Energy Use Disclosure”) and
Lessee agrees to provide Lessor with all such information as Lessor may require in order to
satisfy the Energy Disclosure Requirements. Lessee hereby (i) consents to all such Energy Use
Disclosures, and (ii) acknowledges that Lessor shall not be required to notify Lessee of any
Energy Disclosure Information. Further, Lessee hereby releases Lessor from any and all losses,
costs, damages, expenses and liabilities relating to, arising out of and/or resulting from any
Energy Use Disclosure. The terms of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease.
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Waiver of Sections 1932(2) and 1933(4) of the California Code.Section 12.23.
The Lessor and Lessee hereby waive any rights to remedies under Sections 1932(2) and
1933(4) of the California Civil Code.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Lessor and the Lessee have caused this Lease
Agreement to be executed in their respective corporate names by their duly authorized officers,
all as of the date first above written.
230 SOUTH WATERMAN AVENUE LLC,a California limited liability company, as Lessor
By: Lisa Lamb, Authorized Signatory
THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE”
FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED, a
California nonprofit public benefit corporation,
as Lessee
By:
Sharon Page, Vice Chairman
(Lease Agreement – Norton Science and Language Academy, Series 2020)
TERMS ACKNOWLEDGED AND
ACCEPTED
WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as Trustee
By:
Authorized Signatory
(Lease Agreement – Norton Science and Language Academy, Series 2020)
EXHIBIT A
Base Lease Payment Schedule
[TO BE PROVIDED]
A-1
EXHIBIT B
Real Property Description
[TO BE PROVIDED]
B-1
EXHIBIT C
Form of No Default Certificate
Date:
LESSEE CERTIFICATE
TO:WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE
“TRUSTEE”), UNDER THE INDENTURE OF TRUST, DATED AS OF JUNE 1,
2020, BY AND BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) AND THE TRUSTEE.
The undersigned Authorized Representative of the Lessee hereby certifies that (i) a
review of the activities of the Lessee during the preceding Fiscal Year of Lessee and Lessee’s
performance under the Lessee Documents has been made under his or her supervision; and (ii)
he or she is familiar with the provisions of this Lease Agreement and the Tax Regulatory
Agreement and, to the best of his or her knowledge, based upon such review and familiarity,
the Lessee has fulfilled all of its obligations hereunder and thereunder throughout the Fiscal
Year, and that there have been no defaults under this Lease Agreement or the Tax Regulatory
Agreement or, if there has been a default in the fulfillment of any such obligation in such Fiscal
Year, specifying each such default known to him or her and the nature and the status thereof
and the actions taken or being taken to correct such default.
THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” FOUNDATION,
INCORPORATED, a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation, as Lessee
By:
Authorized Representative
C-1
EXHIBIT D
Form of Coverage Ratio Certificate
Date:
LESSEE CERTIFICATE
TO:WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE (THE
“TRUSTEE”), UNDER THE INDENTURE OF TRUST, DATED AS OF JUNE 1,
2020, BY AND BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) AND THE TRUSTEE.
The undersigned Authorized Representative of the Lessee hereby certifies that the Debt
Service Coverage Ratio for the period ending [DATE] was _______.
THE HIGH DESERT “PARTNERSHIP IN
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” FOUNDATION,
INCORPORATED, a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation, as Lessee
By:
Authorized Representative