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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
SITE LEASE AGREEMENT
This Telecommunications Lease Agreement("Lease")is entered into by and between the City of
Renton("City"),a municipal corporation of the state of Washington,and Clearwire LLC,a
Nevada limited liability company("Lessee").The City's Water Utility("Utility") is the
custodian of the Property.
RECITALS
WHEREAS,the City supports increased availability and improved communications services for
its citizens and businesses;and
WHEREAS,the primary responsibility of the City is to provide municipal services to its citizens
and businesses and the leasing of City facilities to private communication companies should not
interfere with the delivery of those services; and
WHEREAS,the City is a partner with Valley Communications,an 800 MHZ system that
provides public safety communications access for governmental and public in South King
County; and
WHEREAS, opportunities to lease City property should be marketed to accomplish the greatest
exposure and to achieve the best value for the City; and
WHEREAS-,:-City-owned property must be leased at no less than fair market value; and
WHEREAS,the City has been granted an easement upon the.property located at 12603 82nd Ave
S_,Renton, Washington, commonly referred to as the West Hill Reservoir,which is legally
described in Exhibit A,attached hereto("Property"),and
WHEREAS,the Lessee is engaged in the operation of a Telecommunication facility and desires
to lease from the City, and the City is willing to lease that portion of the Property which is
marked as the Equipment Facility Area described in Exhibit B,attached hereto and incorporated
herein;
TERMS OF LEASE
NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged and in consideration of the terms,conditions,covenants and perfouzuances
contained herein,it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. City Represents
A. It has been granted an easement upon the property and owns all appurtenances thereto
not owned by other Lessees;
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B. It is fully authorized to enter into this Lease; and
C. The individual executing this Lease is authorized to bind the City to the provisions
hereof.
2. Areas Leased/Equipment Facility Area
A. The City hereby leases to Lessee at Lessee's sole responsibility and expense,a portion
of the Property,identified herein as the Equipment Facility Area,as defined and
described in Exhibit B incorporated herein by reference,together with non-exclusive
access rights,as further described in Exhibit C,incorporated herein by reference,to and
from the Equipment Facility Area through the Property,sufficient for Lessee's use of
the Equipment Facility Area,as outlined in Section 3 herein.The location of Lessee's
access right is subject to the approval of the Utility,which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
B. Lessee has examined the Property and accepts the Equipment Facility Area and
surrounding Property as is,in its present condition as part of the consideration of this
Lease.
3_ Permitted Use
The Lessee may use the Equipment Facility Area only for the installation,operation,
maintenance and removal at Lessee's sole responsibility and expense,of Lessee's un-staffed
antenna site equipment,herein after referred to as"Site Equipment". The Site Equipment on the
Property shall comprise only those items described on Exhibit D,attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The definition of what is included as Lessee's Site Equipment in Exhibit D
may be modified by written agreement of Lessee and the Utility. Lessee shall not use the
Property for any other purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the City,which
consent may be withheld for any reason.
4. Effective Date
All references in this Lease to the"Effective Date","Acceptance Date","Commencement Date",
"the date hereof',or similar references shall be deemed to refer to the date on which the City has
executed and acknowledged this Lease,as shown on the signature and acknowledgement page
hereof
5. Term: .
A. This Lease shall commence as outlined in Section 4 above,and shall expire five(5)
years from the date of such execution("Initial Term");provided that this Lease may be
extended for up to two additional terms of five(5)years each("Renewal Term")..Such
extension shall be automatic unless either party provides written notice to the other at
least six(6)months prior to the expiration of either the Initial Term or the first.Renewal
Term that it does not intend to accept an automatic extension of the Lease. The Initial
Term and any Renewal`Terni(s)-shall collectively be refereed to as the"Tera."
B. Notwithstanding the above,if Lessee has not approved the results of the radio
frequency test(s)referenced in Section 10 to determine the suitability of the Equipment
Facility Area for its intended uses,and/or has not obtained all necessary.governmental
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approvals for the placement and operation of the Site Equipment within six(6)months
after the effective date of this Lease,including but not limited to approvals from the
Federal Communications Commission(FCC)and/or the Federal Aviation
Administration(FAA),as well as applicable land use approvals for such facilities,the
Lease shall automatically terminate thirty(30)days after the expiration of such six(6)
month period,and Lessee shall remove Lessee's equipment and return the Equipment
Facility Area to its respective condition immediately prior to the commencement of the
term of the Lease. Such six(6)month period may be extended by the City for good
cause shown.
6. Initial Staff Time;Initial Rent;Subsequent Adjustments;Holdover Rent&Charges for
Late Payment
A. Lessee shall pay a one-time fee in the amount of three thousand dollars($3,000.00)on
the Commencement Date for the City's consideration of the initial lease. This fee shall
be delivered or mailed to the address in Paragraph 6C below. Lessee may incur
additional fees,the amount to be determined by the City,if Lessee requests significant
revisions to the Equipment Facility Area and/or additional area within the Property.
B. At the City's discretion,a Iicensed engineer of the City's choice shall review,inspect,
and approve the original installation and any future modifications and additions to the
Site Equipment. Lessee shall bear the reasonable cost of such approval and inspection.
C. Commencing on the first day of the third complete calendar month after the
Commencement Date,and on or before the first day of each calendar month thereafter,
during the entire term of this Lease,Lessee shall pay monthly rent("Rent")to the City,
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in such amount as defined in Paragraph 6D below,plus Washington Leasehold Excise
Tax,if applicable,on the entire amount of the Rent.Payments shall reference the name
of the Property leased and shall be delivered or mailed to:
City of Renton Finance Department
1055 S Grady Way
Renton,WA 98055
D. Initial Rent payable by Lessee shall be two thousand dollars($2,000)per month.Rent
for any partial month at the beginning or end of the term of this Lease shall be prorated.
E. City retains the right to identify additional charges/rent in a proportional amount,for
any additional requests by Lessee for lease space outside the Equipment Facility Area.
The City may deny such a request for any reason.
F. Monthly rent will be automatically adjusted each September throughout the term of this
Lease in proportion to the annual increase in the"All Items"category of the Consumer
Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers published by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics,of the.U.S.Department..of Labor for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton,
WA Metropolitan Area for the"Base Period"of 1982-84= 100("Index")for the
twelve month period ending in June of each year.If an agreement is executed within six
months prior to September,the increases will begin the following September. If the
Consumer Price Index declines during a June-to-June period,in no event shall the rent
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be less than the original rent set forth in the agreement. If the Index is discontinued,the
parties agree to use a locally available comparable substitute.
G. Receipt of any Rent by the City,with knowledge of any breach of this Lease by Lessee,
or of any default on the part of Lessee in the observance or performance of any of the
conditions or covenants of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of any provision of
this Lease.
H. If after the end of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term, as the case may be,Lessee
continues to use the Property without entering into a new lease with the City, and/or the
City has not provided written notice to Lessee that Lease will not be renewed,the
Lessee shall become a Tenant on a month-to-month basis on the same terms and
conditions of this Lease,and pay monthly Rent in the amount equal to One Hundred-
Twenty Five Percent(125%),of the monthly Rent which was payable by Lessee during
the immediately preceding month.
I. If any sums payable to the City under this Lease are not received by the City on or
before the fifth(5th)day following its due date,the Lessee agrees to pay a late fee of ten
Percent(10%)of one month's Rent which shall be due and payable with the Rent
payment.There shall be a$25 fee assessed to the Lessee if a bank or other financial
institution returns a check to the City with the indication that the check cannot be
honored.The City and Lessee agree that such charges represent a fair and reasonable
estimate of the costs incurred by the City by reason of late payments and uncollectible
checks,and the failure by the Lessee to pay any such charges by no later than thirty
(30)days after Lessee's receipt of written demand therefore by the City shall be a
default under this Lease.The City's acceptance of less than the full amount of any
payment due from the Lessee shall not be deemed an accord and satisfaction,waiver, or
compromise of such payment unless specifically agreed to in writing by the City. f?
7. Taxes,Assessments&Utilities
The Lessee agrees to pay all taxes and assessments which are the result of Lessee's use of the
Property and/or which may hereafter become a lien on the interest of Lessee in accordance with
RCW 79.44.010.Lessee shall pay all taxes,including but not limited to leasehold excise taxes,
which may hereafter be levied or imposed upon the interest of Lessee or by reason of this Lease,
unless exempt under RCW 82.29A.130,which copy of such exemption required to be attached to '
this Lease as Exhibit,or if such amount is paid directly to the State of Washington. Within thirty
(30)days of Lessee' receipt of City's written request,Lessee shall provide to City evidence of
Lessee's payment of the Washington Leasehold Excise Tax in which Lessee has paid directly to
the State of Washington. Lessee is responsible for and agrees to pay for utilities that serve the
Equipment Facility Area at the rate charged by the servicing utility company.
8. Permits
Prior to performing any construction work within the Property,Lessee shall secure all necessary
federal,state and-local licenses,proof-of agency and permits for the-construction and operation
of the antenna and associated equipment(collectively referred to hereinafter as"Government `.
Approvals")at its sole expense.The City hereby authorizes Lessee to make any and all
applications and/or submissions necessary to obtain all Government Approvals from all
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applicable governmental and/or regulatory entities required for construction or operation of the
Site Equipment within the Equipment Facility Area. To the extent authorized by law,the City
agrees to cooperate with Lessee,at no cost to the City other than administrative costs, in the
submission and/or processing of any such applications,and agrees to execute any documents
applications,or other submissions required therefore. To the extent authorized by law,the City
further agrees to take no action that will inhibit, impede or delay Lessee's ability to obtain said
Governmental Approvals.
9. Non-Interference to Property
A. Lessee shall not use the Equipment Facility Area,Property,adjacent right of way,or
access areas in any way that materially interferes with any use of the Property for City
purposes. Similarly,other than existing use of the Property,the City shall not use,nor
shall the City permit its tenants,employees,or agents to use any portion of the Property
in any way that materially interferes with the operations of Lessee authorized by this
Lease. Such new interference shall be terminated immediately upon notice.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,nothing in this Paragraph shall be construed to imply
that Lessee is seeking or entitled to an exclusive lease with the City that will interfere
with the use of the Property by the City.
B. The City agrees that it will require any other subsequent occupants outside of the
historical uses of the Property to provide to Lessee and the City the same assurances
against interference and any Subsequent Occupants outside the historical uses of the
Property, shall have the obligation to eliminate any unreasonable interference with the
operations of Lessee caused by the Subsequent Occupants.
10. Radio Frequency Interference Study
A. Lessee, at Lessee's sole responsibility,shall perform all necessary tests,including but
not limited to radio frequency test(s)to determine the suitability of the Equipment
Facility Area for its intended use. Lessee shall,in a timely manner,provide the City
with a copy of any and all such tests.
B. Lessee, at Lessee's sole responsibility,shall conduct an interference study. Pre-existing
Lessee(s)with communication uses currently located on the Property shall review the
results of this study.If as a result of the interference study it is determined that
operation of Lessee's Site Equipment would significantly interfere with the operation
and use of any other authorized communications facilities on the Site,operated by the
City,or Valley Communications or other pre-existing authorized communications
facilities or other pre-existing Lessee,the Lessee or City may terminate the Lease upon
thirty(30)days notice to the other party and neither party shall have any further
obligations or responsibilities under the Lease.
C. If after Lessee initiates operation of its Site Equipment,the City has reason to believe
that Lessee's operation of its Site Equipment has caused or is causing any electrical,
electromagnetic;radio frequency,or other interference with the operation and use of
any other authorized communications facilities on the Property,whether operated by
the City,Valley Com,or another pre-existing Lessee with rights prior in time to Lessee,
Lessee shall promptly commence curative measures until the interference has been
corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the owner of the facilities being interfered
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with.If such interference has not been corrected within sixty(60)days of Lessee's
receipt of the initial notice from the City,Lessee or City may terminate the Lease upon
thirty(30)days notice to the other party and neither party shall have any further
obligations or responsibilities under the Lease.
D. Lessee shall not affix or mount any antennas,devices, equipment or related material,in
any manner or in any location which would cause degradation in the operation or use of
communications systems at the Property which serve the City or other public users.
This would include but not be limited to impacting the received or transmitted signal
strength or patterns of any systems at the site serving the needs of the City. If at any
time the operation of Lessee's Site Equipment interferes with the reception or
transmission of public safety communications,Lessee shall cease operation of the site
until such time as the interference is corrected. Lessee's Site Equipment shall include
an emergency override switch for use by the City that would turn off the broadcasting
system in case of a public safety emergency.
11. Access and Security for an Equipment Facility Area on a Reservoir
A. Lessee is hereby granted a non-exclusive license to enter the Property for maintenance,
operation and/or repair of the Equipment Facility at the locations indicated on the
access plan,described in Exhibit C,or as further modified to provide an alternative
access method to be approved by the City,which approval may be withheld for any
reason.
B. Lessee shall make its best effort to maintain,repair,or replace Lessee's ground
equipment during the Utility's Normal Business Hours(7:00 a.m.to 3;30 p.m.). Lessee
shall notify the Utility prior to accessing the Property. The Utility may be reached at
(425)430-7400 during Normal Business Hours. Access to Lessee's equipment on a
reservoir will require forty-eight(48)hours prior notice to the Utility for the
maintenance,repair or replacement of said equipment. Access to the reservoir shall be
limited to Normal Business Hours and work shall be done in a manner that will not ►
interfere with the City's primary use of the Property for a reservoir. Should Lessee
determine,outside of Normal Business Hours,that emergency access is needed to
either the ground equipment or to the equipment on a reservoir,Lessee shall notify the
Utility by contacting the Renton Police Department at(425)430-7500 who will refer
the caller to the Utility's on-call staff. Lessee shall reimburse the Utility for costs
incurred for the on-call time to respond to an after-hours access request.
C. The City shall,upon request of Lessee,provide a list of emergency telephone numbers
known to the City of the other lessees of the Property.
D. In the event of any emergency at the Facility,the City shall have the right to turn off the
Lessee's equipment without prior notification. The Lessee shall ensure that any switches
for turning off the Lessee's equipment are properly labeled,include an emergency
contact phone number,and are readily accessible to the City. The City will endeavor to
notify the Lessee as soon as possible of any emergency that requires the City to turn off
Lessee's equipment.
E. In the event of any emergency in which any of Lessee's telecommunications facilities •
located in, above,.or under any public way or City-owned property breaks, are
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damaged, or if Lessee's construction area is otherwise in such a condition as to
immediately endanger the property,life,health,or safety of any individual, Lessee shall
immediately take the proper emergency measures to repair its facilities,to cure or
remedy the dangerous conditions for the protection of property, life,health,or safety of
individuals without first applying for and obtaining any permit as required by this
Lease. However,this shall not relieve Lessee from the requirement of immediately
notifying the Utility by telephone upon learning of the emergency and obtaining any
permits necessary after the emergency work. Lessee shall apply for all required permits
not later than the second succeeding day during which the Renton City Hall is open for
business.
F. In the event of a public emergency, such as,but not limited to,road failure,evacuation,
natural disasters,hazardous substance spills,and fatal accidents during public use at the
Property,Lessee's access may,at the reasonable discretion of the Utility,be temporarily
limited or restricted;provided,that any temporary limitation or restriction in Lessee's
access shall be restored as soon as the circumstances shall allow,as determined by the
Utility.
G. For the security of the Property,at City's discretion,Lessee may be responsible to
provide separate security fencing and gate to the Equipment Facility Area. Lessee will
provide City's designated Utility staff with two(2)keys for emergency access to the
Equipment Facility Area. The City may at any time during the Term of this Lease
determine that additional security measures are needed at the Property. Lessee shall
reimburse the City for City's costs in implementing revised security measures,to the
extent that additional costs are incurred due to the presence of Lessee's equipment.
The City also retains the right to revise access procedures during the Term of this
Lease. Lessee shall comply with revised access requirements so long as access is
maintained according to provisions of the Lease.
12. Utilities &Services
A. Anytime,prior to the execution of the Lease and with twenty-four(24)hours written
notice to the City,Lessee or its surveyor or contractor may,at Lessee's sole expense,
enter upon and survey the Equipment Facility Area and City's abutting and surrounding
property to take measurements,make calculations,review any and all existing
easements,property restrictions,if any, and note all other information relevant to
Lessee's assessment of the suitability of the Equipment Facility area for its purposes.
Said access shall be within Normal Business Hours.
B. City shall not furnish Lessee with electrical service for the Equipment Facility Area.
Lessee may install,at its sole cost and expense,an electrical meter and run such utility
lines as maybe reasonably necessary to provide electrical service to the Equipment
Facility Area,in a location acceptable to the City, as described in Exhibit C. The
provision of such electrical lines and service shall not materially interfere with City's
normal use of the Property. City will not encumber its property for the benefit of the
Lessee to provide these services-
C. The City shall not be liable for any damages to any person or property,nor shall Lessee
be relieved from any of its obligations under this Lease, as a direct or indirect result of
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temporary interruption in the electrical power provided to the Equipment Facility Area
where such interruption is caused by acts of nature or other acts beyond City control.
Under no circumstances shall the City be liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from such an interruption.
D. The City shall not be responsible for providing Lessee with any information relating to
encumbrances on the Property,including,but not limited to setbacks,utilities or
easements of any nature.
E. Lessee may, at its sole expense,install a backup generator in a location acceptable to
the City,in order to provide electrical service to Lessee's Equipment Facility Area
during emergency situations where electrical power is not otherwise available.Any
back-up generator must be so designed and operated as to not exceed local noise level
standards of the applicable City of Renton ordinance or other applicable laws.Back-up
generator and associated infrastructure,shall be identified to Lessee's plans and
included as part of the initial design review.
13. Compliance with Laws
A. Lessee shall,at all times and at its sole responsibility and expense, comply with all
applicable laws and ordinances,orders,guidelines,policies,directives,rules and
regulations of municipal, county,state and federal governmental authorities or
regulatory agencies("Laws")relating to the construction,operation and/or maintenance
of the Equipment Facility Area and adjacent Antenna,including FCC regulations for
compliance with limits on human exposure to radio frequency(RF)emissions. Lessee
shall defend,indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees and agents
against any claims arising from any violations by Lessee,its agents or employees,of
any such Laws. The indemnity provision of this paragraph shall survive the termination
or expiration of this Lease.
B. Lessee shall not use the Equipment Facility Area for any illegal purposes or violate any
applicable law,nor create or allow any nuisance or hazardous materials,nor trespass or
do any act on the Property that would increase the rate of insurance thereon,nor deface,
damage or overload the structural components of any structures on the Property.
14. Advertising Devices, Signs&Lighting
A. Lessee shall not place any advertising devices on or about the Property.
B. Lessee shall post and Maintain on the Equipment Facility Area appurtenant thereto a
sign no larger than eighteen inches (18") square giving an emergency telephone
number.No other signs are permitted on or about the Property.
15. Tnstallation,Maintenance,and Stewardship
A. At the time of installation of Lessee's equipment on the tank,Lessee shall paint the
equipment..to.match-the-color•of the-existing tank...surface....When new equipment is _F
added or existing equipment is replaced, it.shall be.painted to match.
B. The Lessee will not interfere with the City's use of the tank for a reservoir,nor will
Lessee or the Lessee's equipment create an electrical current or field that will damage
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the City's tank or associated pipes.
C. Lessee will not weld to the wetted portion of the tank without written consent from the
Utility.
D. Tank coatings are anticipated to last between 10 and 20 years. When the City
determines that the tank is in need of repainting,the Lessee shall be responsible for all
costs associated with preparing and painting all communication facilities(conduit,
mounting points, antennas,etc.),preparing and painting tank surfaces under
communication facilities, and preparing and painting tank surfaces from the point of the
lowest mounted equipment to the top of the tank. The Lessee shall pay for costs
incurred by the City including but not limited to engineering,contract preparation and
contract administration.
E. Prior to any operation in which earth,rock,or other material on or below the ground is
moved or otherwise displaced to a vertical depth of twelve inches(12")or greater,
Lessee must call an underground utility locating service to ascertain the existence of
underground utilities.
F. Lessee must comply with all provision of Ch. 19.122 RCW relating to underground
facilities.
G. Lessee shall, at its own expense and at all times,keep the Equipment Facility Area neat
and clean and in a sanitary condition and keep and use the Equipment Facility Area in
accordance with all applicable laws,ordinances,rules,regulations and requirements of
governmental authorities. Lessee shall permit no waste,damage or injury to the
Equipment Facility Area. Lessee shall make such repairs as are necessary to maintain
the Equipment Facility Area in as good a condition as exists on the date construction of
the Equipment Facility Area is completed,subject to reasonable wear and tear.
H. The City shall have no obligation to maintain or safeguard the Equipment Facility Area,
- except that the City shall not intentionally permit access to the Equipment Facility Area
to any third party without the prior approval of the Lessee, except as otherwise
provided herein.
I. Lessee shall maintain the surrounding Equipment Facility Area landscape installed by
Lessee pursuant to its permits for construction of the Equipment Facility Area,in a
manner and frequency consistent with the balance of the Property. Such tasks and
frequencies shall be determined by the Utility,following final design and landscape
plan approval as required by any such permits.
16. Hazardous Substances
A. The City represents that it has no actual knowledge of any substance, chemical, or waste
(collectively, "Hazardous Substance") on the leased premises that is identified as
hazardous,toxic,or dangerous in any federal,state,or local environmental or safety law or
regulation. Lessee shall not introduce or use any such substance on the leased premises in
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violation of any applicable law or regulation, nor shall.Lessee allow any of its agents,
contractors or any other person under its control to do the same.
B. Lessee will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its
agents, and employees harmless from and against any and all direct claims, costs, and
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liabilities including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in connection
with the cleanup or restoration of the property associated with Lessee's use, storage, or
disposal of Hazardous Substances or the use, storage, or disposal of such substances by
Lessee's agents,contractors,or other persons acting under Lessee's control.
17. Repairs by City;Inspection; Increased Maintenance Costs
A. City shall have no duty to Lessee to make any repairs or improvements to the
Equipment Facility Area except those repairs necessary for the safety of the Lessee.
City or its representatives shall be provided access to the Equipment Facility Area upon
no less than twenty-four(24)hours notice to Lessee.
B. In the event that the presence of Lessee's Site Equipment on the Property or within the
Equipment Facility Area results in increased maintenance or repair costs to the City,
Lessee shall,within thirty(30)days of written notification by the City,which shall
include documentation evidencing such increase as the result of Lessee's use,pay City
for the incremental maintenance or repair costs incurred by the City.
18. Sub-leasing&Assignment by Lessee
A. Lessee may not sub-lease or co-locate any other broadcast equipment within the
Equipment Facility Area,without express written consent by City.
B. Assignment—Neither this Lease,nor any rights created by it,may be assigned,or
transferred without written permission from the City. Any such assignment shall be in
writing on a form approved by the City and shall include an assumption of this Lease
by the assignee.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing,Lessee may assign its interest in this Lease,without the
City's consent,to any entity which controls,is controlled by,or is under common
control with Lessee, or to any entity resulting from any merger or consolidation with
Lessee,or to any partner or member of Lessee,or to any partnership in which Lessee is
a general partner,or to any person or entity which acquires fifty one percent(51%)or
more the ownership of Lessee or fifty-one percent(51%)or more of the assets of
Lessee in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett Area,or to any entity which obtains a security
interest in a substantial portion of Lessee's assets;provided,that the assignment
includes an assumption of all obligations of Lessee under this Lease by the assignee;
and provided further,that Lessee shall provide the City with a copy of said written
assignment and a copy of the Certificate of Tnsurance in the form required by Section
25.,within thirty(30)days prior to the effective date of the assignment.Any such
assignment shall not serve to release Lessee from it obligations under this Lease,which
shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of the lease Term.
D. The City's consent to one assignment shall not waive the requirement of obtaining the
City's consent to any subsequent assignment.
19. Sub-leasing&Ass ygitrient by City -
A. Should the City sell, lease,transfer,or otherwise convey all or any part of the
Property that is the subject of this Lease to any transferee other than Lessee, such
transfer shall be subject to this Lease.
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B. Subject to Paragraph 9.A., City retains the right to sublease or enter into any type of
agreement for any portion of the Property for any reason,including but not limited to,
co-locating wireless facilities,if it will not unreasonably interfere with the Lessee's
use of the Equipment Facility Area.
C. Subject to Paragraph 9.A.,City retains the right to enter into other Leases with other
Lessee's to co-locate within the Property,if it will not unreasonably interfere with
Lessee's use of the Equipment Facility Area.
D. City may transfer and assign its rights and obligations hereunder and no further
liability or obligation shall thereafter accrue against City hereunder,provided that the
assignee or transferee assumes, in writing,all of City's obligations under this Lease,
which shall remain in full force and effect.
20. Reservation of Right to Maintain&Grant Utility Franchises &Permits by the City
A. Subject to Paragraph 9.A, City reserves the right for utility franchise and permit
holders to enter upon the Property to maintain facilities and,for itself,to grant utility
franchises and/or permits across the Property;provided,that such franchises/permits
do not materially interfere with Lessee's authorized use of the Equipment Facility
Area.Such installation will be accomplished in such a manner as to minimize any
disruption to Lessee. The franchise/permit holder will be required to restore paving,
grading and improvements damaged by the installation.
B. Lessee will not disturb markers installed by a franchise/permit holder and will contact
the franchise/permit holder prior to any excavation in order that the franchise/permit
holder may locate the utility. It is Lessee's responsibility to protect legally installed
underground utilities from damage caused by itself,its contractors, agents and
invitees.
C. Lessee must comply with RCW 19.122.030 and must subscribe to the one-call locator
service for the area in which the property resides Failure to comply will be a material
breach of this lease.
21. Improvements,Fixtures and Personal Property �.
A. Prior to installing any new equipment or other improvements in or on the Property after
the Acceptance Date other than merely maintaining the Antenna configuration existing
on the Acceptance Date, and prior to making any material changes in such equipment
or in the exterior appearance,size or design of any such equipment or the
improvements of the Property thereafter during the term of this Lease,including any
Renewal Period,Lessee shall submit to the City for approval such information •
regarding the proposed work as the City may request,including,without limitation,
plans and specifications of the planned modifications and Lessee's critical path time .
schedule,for the City's written approval,which shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed.Prior to commencing construction activities on the Premises,Lessee shall
secure approval of a work schedule by the City.During:any construction activities by
Lessee at the Property,representatives of the Lessee shall have the right to inspect any
and all improvements and to require reasonable revisions to ensure that the respective
uses of the Property and Premises are compatible.
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B. The City may from time-to-time go upon the Property to inspect any work done by
Lessee to insure compliance with the approved plans and specifications, to require
reasonable revisions to ensure that the respective uses of the Property are compatible or
otherwise.Further,this right shall not impose any obligation upon the City to make
inspections to ascertain the safety of Lessee's improvements or the condition of the
Leased Property.
22. Destruction of or Damage to the Property,Equipment Facility Area or any Site Structures
A. If the Property,Equipment Facility Area, or any structure on the Property is destroyed
or damaged by fire or casualty so as to render the Property and/or Equipment Facility
Area wholly unfit for use by the Lessee, and if in the reasonable judgment of the City
the damage cannot be repaired within ninety(90)days following the date of such
damage,either party may terminate this Lease upon written notice to the other party,
whereupon this Lease shall terminate on the date of such notice and Lessee shall
surrender the Equipment Facility Area to the City within ninety(90)days. Within
fifteen(15)days after such damage,City shall notify Lessee as to whether the City
expects to complete such repair within ninety(90)days.If the Equipment Facility Area
is damaged by fire or casnaity,but not rendered wholly unfit for use,Lessee may elect
promptly to repair such damage. City shall not be liable to Lessee for any indirect or
consequential damages including but not limited to inconvenience, annoyance,or loss
of profits,nor for any expenses,or any other damage resulting from the repair of such
damage,or from any repair,modification,arranging,or rearranging of any portion of
the Property or Equipment Facility Area for the termination of this Lease as provided
herein,unless the damage was caused by the gross negligence of the City or its agents
or employees.
B. In the event the Property and/or Equipment Facility Area will be rebuilt and/or repaired
as outlined above,the City shall consider other temporary locations on the Property at
the City's sole discretion. If both the City and Lessee approve an area,Lessee may
construct,operate and maintain,a substitute wireless communication facility thereon
until the Site Equipment is fully restored and operational. During the use of the �.
temporary location,Rent shall continue and be payable to the City.
23. Condemnation
If all or any portion of the Property or the Equipment Facility Area shall be taken or condemned
for any public purpose such that the Lessee cannot use its Site Equipment on the Equipment
Facility Area, either party may terminate this Lease.All proceeds from any taking or
condemnation of the Site or Equipment Facility Area shall belong and be paid to the City.Lessee
shall have all rights to its Site Equipment and personal property,which shall not be included in
any taking or condemnation.
24. Fixtures
City agrees that,notwithstanding any provision of statutory or common law,the Site Equipment
and any other Lessee improvements to the Equipment Facility Area,including but not limited to
personal property,shall not become affixed to or a part of the Property or any structure on the
Property,but shall remain the exclusive property of the Lessee.The City and its employees and
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agents, shall not be liable in any manner for,or on account of,any loss or damage sustained to
any property of whatsoever kind stored,kept or maintained in or about the Property, except such
claims or losses that may be caused by the City or it agents or employees. Lessee agrees to save
City and its employees and agents harmless on account of any claims or liens imposed upon the
Site or Equipment Facility Area in connection with alterations or improvements thereto,
conducted by Lessee or on behalf of Lessee.
25. Insurance
A. At Lessee's sole cost and expense,Lessee shall maintain throughout the term of this
Lease,insurance as set forth in Exhibit F, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
B. City may require increases in said coverage's by written notice to Lessee, as the City
deems reasonably necessary.
26. Hold Harmless
The City and its employees and agents shall not be liable for injury or damage to any persons or
property,the Equipment Facility Area, or for any injury or damage to persons or property
resulting from the installation,operation or maintenance of the Lessee's equipment on the
Property. The Lessee shall protect,defend,indemnify and save harmless City,its officers,
employees and agents from any and all costs,claims,demands,causes of action,judgments,
liabilities,obligations,costs and expenses(including reasonable attorneys' fees)for deaths or
injuries to persons or for loss of damage to property,negligent acts or omissions of Lessee
arising out of,or in any way connected with,the use and occupancy of the Property by Lessee,
its officers,employees,agents and independent contractors,and invitees, and assigns.This
indemnity shall further apply to test or other actions of Lessee at the Property during the term of
this Lease.Finally,all obligations of Lessee, under this indemnity shall survive and remain
enforceable after the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Lessee's indemnity to the City and its employees and agents shall not include
instances where any injury or damage to persons or property and/or any and all claims,demands,
causes of action,judgments, liabilities,obligations,costs and expenses(including reasonable
attorneys' fees)for deaths or injuries to persons or for the loss or damage to property, are the
result of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its employees, agents,independent
contractors,invitees,assigns and subtenants.
27. Performance Bond
A. Lessee shall furnish a surety bond or bonds,attached to this lease as Exhibit G,
covering faithful performance of this Lease and payment of all obligations arising there
under,including but not limited to proper construction,long-term facility maintenance,
rent,timely removal of equipment and restoration.The bond shall be in the amount of
Thirty Thousand Dollars($30,000.00),and be in-force during the entire term or
subsequent extensions.The bond shall be in a form acceptable to the City. The
performance bond for this lease shall not only indemnify City for the usual
performance provisions of this Lease,but in addition shall be a bond to guarantee
payment of any and all tax liability of any type,kind,nature or description due as a
result of this Lease.The bond shall also guarantee the removal of Lessee's Site
Equipment and return of the Equipment Facility Area to its condition prior to
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installation of Lessee's Site Equipment should Lessee fail to remove said equipment
upon termination of the Lease. Said performance bond shall be issued to City prior to
the issuance of any permits for the construction of its facilities on the leased property
and shall include a 90-day cancellation clause. If City so uses or applies any portion of
the performance bond, Lessee shall,upon notice,restore the performance bond to the
full amount above specified,and Lessee's failure to do so shall constitute a material
breach of this Lease.
B. If Lessee has entered into a separate lease with the City for other City property,the City
will consider permitting Lessee to expand Lessee's existing performance bond to
include all obligations for a performance bond under this Lease,provided however,all
requirements for the performance bond outlined in this Lease are met.
28. Nondiscrimination
Lessee, for itself, its successors, and assigns as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby
covenant and agree to comply with all civil rights and anti-discrimination requirements of
federal, state or local laws applicable to the Property, including, without limitation, Chapter.
49.60 RCW.
29. Performance by Lessee
If Lessee defaults in the performance or observation of any covenant or agreement contained in
this Lease,the City,without notice if deemed by the City that an emergency exists,or if no . E
emergency,with thirty(30)days notice,may direct Lessee to stop work and may itself perform
or cause to be performed such covenant or agreement and may enter upon the Property for such
purpose. Such an emergency shall include,but not be limited to,endangerment of life,the
facility,or failure of Lessee to obtain in a timelymanner anyinsurance. Lessee shall reimburse
the City the entire cost and expense of such performance by the City within thirty(30)days of
the date of the City's invoice.Any act or thing done by the City under the provisions of this
paragraph shall not be construed as a waiver of any agreement or condition herein contained or
the performance.thereof.
30. Restoration of Site by Lessee and Removal of Equipment
Upon the expiration or prior termination of this Lease,Lessee shall restore the Equipment
Facility Area to equal to or better than its condition prior to Lessee's occupancy,including
removal of Lessee'spersonal property/equipment,reasonable wear and tear and insured casualty
excepted.This work is to be done at Lessee's sole expense and to the reasonable satisfaction of
the City.
31. Vacation of Leased Premises
Upon termination of this Lease,Lessee shall cease its operations on and/or use of the Equipment
Facility Area.In the event Lessee fails to vacate the Equipment Facility Area from the Property
within-sixty-(60)-days-of the dateoftermination, it shall be liable-for any and all costs to the-City
arising from such failure.
32. Equipment Design
A. The Site Equipment used within the Property shall be designed,sited and screened 1
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using the latest available technology. Such equipment is described in Exhibit D.
B. The Utility retains the right to review and approve the design and type of materials used
to construct the structure within the Equipment Facility Area to ensure it meets Utility
needs within the Property. Lessee shall provide an as-built drawing of the Equipment
Facility Area and Site Equipment to the Utility within 14 days of completing the
installation.
C. Upon request by the City, Lessee shall install all underground conduits,including but
not limited to power and telephone. Lessee shall be responsible for coordination with
other lessee's on the Property to accommodate underground installation.
33. Equipment Modification
If at any time during the term of this Lease,either party believes that technology has changed
such that modifications to or replacement of the Site Equipment would result in better
communications facilities for Lessee,less interference with other communications facilities on
the Property,or less physically or aesthetically obtrusive equipment,the parties shall make every
reasonable effort to cooperate to effectuate such modifications or replacement.
34. Utility Review of Plans&Approval of Contractors
Lessee acknowledges the following:
A. The execution of this Lease by the City shall in no way constitute review and/or
approval by other applicable jurisdictions and permitting authorities.
B. The Utility retains authority for further review,modification, and approval of the Site
Equipment throughout the City's Permit process.
C. This Lease shall be executed after any Right of Way,and/or Franchise Agreement but
prior to application for any other City permits for wireless communications facilities
placement.
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D. A fully executed Lease between the City and Lessee,and any required permits are
required prior to construction or installation of the Site Equipment on the Property.
E. Lessee shall submit plans and specifications of the planned installation for evaluation
and approval by the Utility. ({
F. Lessee expressly acknowledges and agrees that the City's.rights under this Lease to
review,comment on, disapprove and/or accept designs,plans,specifications,work
plans,construction,equipment,and/or installation, (i)exist solely for the benefit and
protection of the City and its employees and agents,(ii)do not create or impose upon
the City,and its employees and agents any standard or duty of care toward Lessee, all
of which are herby disclaimed, (iii)may not be relied upon by Lessee in determining
whether Lessee has satisfied any and all applicable standards and requirements,and(iv)
may not be asserted,nor may the exercise or failure to exercise any such rights by the
City and its employees and agents,be asserted,against the City and-its employees and
agents,by Lessee as a defense, legal or equitable,to Lessee's obligation to fulfill such
standards and requirements,notwithstanding any acceptance of work by the City and its
employees and agents.
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35. Modifications
This instrument contains all the agreements and conditions made between the parties hereto and
may not be modified orally or in any manner other than by an agreement in writing signed by all
parties thereto.No failure on the part of either party to enforce any covenant or provision herein
contained,nor any waiver of any right hereunder,unless in writing, shall discharge or invalidate
such covenant or provision or affect the right of the either party to enforce the same in the event
of any subsequent breach or default.
36. Broker's Fee
If Lessee is represented by a real estate broker or other agency in this transaction, Lessee shall be
fiiIly responsible for any fee due such broker, and shall hold the City and its employees and
agents,harmless from any claims for a commission by such broker or agency.
37. Cooperation in Execution of Subsequent Documents
The City and Lessee agree to cooperate in executing any documents (not including a
Memorandum of Lease)necessary to protect the rights granted by this Lease to the City and
Lessee.
38. Termination.:
A. Waiver or acceptance by the City of any default by Lessee of the terms of this Lease
shall not operate as a release of Lessee's responsibility for any prior or subsequent
default.
B. City shall have the right to terminate this Lease immediately, upon written notice, if a
receiver is appointed to take possession of Lessee's assets, Lessee makes a general
assignment for the benefit of creditors, or Lessee becomes insolvent or takes action
under the Bankruptcy Act.
C. City shall have the right to terminate this Lease, upon thirty(30) days written notice to
Lessee, without penalty or further liability to City, upon the occurrence of any of the
following events:
i. The City reasonably determines that Lessee's exercise of its rights under this
Lease unreasonably interfere with the City's use of the Property and/or the
structures on the Property for the lawful municipal purposes for which the City
owns and administers such structures/site.
ii. The City reasonably determines that Lessee's exercise of its rights under this
Lease unreasonably interferes with the use of the Property or structures thereon
by a governmental agency with which the City has an agreement to provide
services to the City, e.g. Valley Communications.
iii. Lessee breaches any material term or covenant of this Lease.
iv. The Property is destroyed or damaged so as to substantially and adversely affect
the effective use by Lessee for Lessee's equipment, subject to the Lessee's
determination(within 10 days) of whether the equipment can be restored or
rebuilt. Lessee shall have the option of installing a temporary facility while the
above determination is made. Such facility shall be subject to prior review by
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the City and shall conform to all codes,facility review, and ordinances imposed
by any regulatory agency with jurisdiction in the matter. Payment of the
monthly rent shall continue throughout the evaluation and temporary
installation period.
D. Lessee may terminate this Lease without penalty of further liability as follows:
i. The approval or consent of any governmental authority necessary for the
construction and/or operation of the Site Equipment is withheld,revoked or
terminated,or Lessee determines,in its sole discretion,that the cost of obtaining
or retaining such approval is cost prohibitive; or
ii. Lessee at any time determines in its sole discretion that it desires to discontinue
use of the Equipment Facility Area for any reason whatsoever; or
iii. The City breaches any material term or provision of this Lease.
E. Upon termination under this section,neither party will owe any further obligation to the
other party provided that Lessee is not in arrears in making its Monthly Rent payments;
provided however that Lessee shall remove its Site Equipment and restore the site,and
provided that,if Lessee terminates this Lease pursuant to Paragraph 38.D.ii.,Lessee
shall pay the City a sum equal to six(6)months'rent as the City's sole remedy for such
termination;and provided if the City terminates this Lease pursuant to Paragraph 38.C.i
or ii.,the City shall,at Lessee's option,attempt to find alternative sites on other City
property in order to allow Lessee to continue to provide service within the City.
39. Non-applicability of Relocation Benefits
Lessee acknowledges that the signing of this Lease does not entitle the Lessee to assistance
under the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policy(Ch. 8.26 RCW).
40. Removal of Site Equipment upon Termination of Lease
Upon the expiration of the term of this Lease or upon the termination of this Lease pursuant to
Section 38,Lessee shall remove all the Site Equipment from the Equipment Facility Area unless ,.
otherwise agreed by the parties;provided that,at the City's sole option,such Site Equipment
shall become the property of the City.
41. Titles
The titles to sections and paragraphs of this Lease are for convenience only, and shall have no
effect on the construction or interpretation of any section or paragraph hereof.
42. Notices
Except as otherwise designated in this Lease, all notices hereunder must be in writing andshall
be deemed valid given if sent by certified mail,return receipt requested, or overnight delivery,
addressed as follows or as otherwise specified by the City during the duration of this Lease:
City: City of Renton
Water Utility Engineering
1055 S Grady Way
Renton,WA 98055
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Lessee: Clearwire LLC
Attn:Property Manager
5808 Lake Washington Blvd, Suite 300
Kirkland WA 98033
With a copy to:
Clearwire LLC
Attn: Law Department
5808 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Suite 300
Kirkland,WA 98033
43. Complete Agreement
This Lease and any attached exhibits constitute the entire agreement between City and Lessee;
no prior written or prior,contemporaneous or subsequent oral promises or representations shall
be binding except that any subsequently adopted City policies and procedures for
telecommunications/communications lease agreements and final permits shall be binding on the
parties.
44. Amendments
Except as may otherwise be provided herein,this Lease shall not be amended or changed except
by written instrument signed by both parties.
45. Executed in Counterparts
This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts,each of which shall be an original,
but all of which together shall constitute but one instrument.
46. Governed by Laws of State of Washington;Invalidity of Provisions
This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.If any term or provision of
this Lease, or application thereof shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable,the remainder
of this Lease shall not be affected thereby,but shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
47. Venue
Lessee agrees that the venue of any action or suit concerning this Lease shall be in the King ('
County Superior Court,and all actions or suits thereon shall be brought therein.
48. Binding on Successors
This Lease shall be binding upon and inure to.the benefits of the heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns of the parties,subject to the conditions set forth in Section 18 herein.
49. Failure to Insist upon Strict Performance
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms or conditions of
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this Lease shall not constitute a waiver thereof.
50. Memorandum of Lease Agreement
City and Lessee shall enter into a short form memorandum of this Lease,in a form suitable for
recording under the laws of the State of Washington,referencing this Lease, and all options
herein,which Lessee may, at its expense, file in King County,Washington.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Lease on the respective dates
below indicated.
CITY OF RENTON Attest:
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Name: Ka y Keolker Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Title: Mayor
Date: ai4 o20e6
Appr• r-o as to form:
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LESSEE
Name:Jo 1 A-;orea �cw
Title: VP • ; `:. .
Date: 2(7 7 /0 �' [
STATE OF WASHINGTON ) �.
COUNTY OF KING )
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On this day of 0 . personally appeared before me
a . :' Public in and for the State and County aforesaid,
personally appeared ` ,with whom I am personally
acquainted, (or proved to e on t , :asis of satisfactory evidence),and who,upon oath,
acknowledged :- f to by 1 - of ,and that
he as such ,executed the foregoing instrument for the purpose
therein cont..-ed,by s. ,ng the name of the corporation by self as .
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NO 'ARY PUBLIC,residing in
y Commission Expires:
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
On 2/17/06 before me, Rachel Nessa Titus ,Notary Public, personally appeared
John Saw the VP of Engineering of Clearwire LLC, a Nevada limited liability company
personally know to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence)to be the person
whose name is subscribe to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the
same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the person or the
entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
NESSA
A'?A- `"";‘,\% ri t Name: Rachel Nessa itus
• (1),; Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
\(,) z, Residing in Seattle, WA
°! '�, t'FL�g �= My commission expires: 9/19/09
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Exhibits
• Exhibit A—Property
• Exhibit B—Equipment Facility Area
• Exhibit C—Non-Exclusive Access Rights Description
• Exhibit D—Site Equipment •
• • Exhibit E— Leasehold Excise Tax Exemption if Applicable
• Exhibit F—Insurance
• Exhibit G- Performance Bond
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Exhibit A
Property
to the agreement dated ,200_,by and between the City of
Renton,as Lessor,and Clearwire LLC, a Nevada limited liability company,as Lessee.
The Land is described and/or depicted as follows(metes and bounds description):
APN: 1223049016
STR 122304 TAXLOT 16 N 198 FT OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 LESS W
300 FT LESS CO RD
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Exhibit B
Equipment Facility Area
to the agreement dated ,200 ,by and between the City of
Renton("City"), a municipal corporation of the State of Washington,and Clearwire LLC
a Nevada limited liability company, ("Lessee").
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NOTE: Site Sketch is NOT TO SCALE .Actual lease area is subject to final
site walk.
Notes:
1. Lessee may replace this Exhibit with a survey of the Premises once Lessee receives it.
2. The Premises shall be setback from the Property's boundaries as required by the applicable
governmental authorities.
3. The access road's width will be the width required by the applicable governmental authorities,
including police and fire departments.
4. The type,number,mounting positions and locations of antennas and transmission lines are illustrative
only. The actual types,numbers,mounting positions and locations may vary from what is shown
above.
5. The locations of any utility easements are illustrative only. The actual locations will be determined by
the servicing utility company in compliance with all local laws and regulations.
6. Drawing is not to scale. Actual lease area subject to final site walk.
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Exhibit C
Non-Exclusive Access Rights Description
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Open site access.No restrictions at this time.This is subject to change should the City require
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Exhibit D
Site Equipment
to the agreement dated , 200 , by and between the City of
Renton, as Lessor, and Clearwire LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, as Lessee.
1. Lessee to install 4' X 4' Concrete Pad; location shown on final construction
drawings.
2. Four antenna mounts located at 65' level of Water tank; at rail.
3. Lessee will mount Two Orthogon two-foot diameter microwave antennae, four
Dragonwave one-foot diameter microwave antennae and three Stella-Doradus
panel antennae approximately 35.8" X 5.5"X 4.5".
4. Lessee to install equipment box on Concrete Pad
5. Lessee to install KWH meter.
6. Lessee to screen equipment and all antennas, or paint to match.
7. Final construction drawings may replace this exhibit, once City's engineers
approve them.
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Exhibit E
Leasehold Excise Tax Exemption if Applicable
Not applicable. Lessee is not exempt from Leasehold Excise Tax.
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Exhibit F
Insurance
Insurance. The Lessee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may arise from or in connection
with the Lessee's operation and use of the leased Property.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Lessee shall obtain insurance of the types described
below:
i. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on Insurance Services
Office (ISO) occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover premises and
contractual liability. The City shall be named as an insured on Lessee's
Commercial General Liability insurance policy using ISO Additional Insured-
Managers or Lessors of Premises Form CG 20 11 or a substitute endorsement
providing equivalent coverage.
ii. Property insurance shall be written on an all risk basis.
B. Minimum Amounts of Insurance. Lessee shall maintain the following insurance limits:
i. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence,$2,000,000 general aggregate.
ii. Property insurance shall be written covering the full value of Lessee's property
and improvements with no coinsurance provisions.
C. Other Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies are to con aim, or be endorsed to
contain,the following provisions for Commercial General Liability insurance:
i. The Lessee's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect the City.
Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the
City shall be excess of the Lessee's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
ii. The Lessee's insurance shall beendorsed to state that the coverage shall not be
cancelled by either party, except after (30) day prior written notice by certified
mail,return receipt requested,has been given to the City.
D. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best rating of not less than A:VII.
E. Verification of Coverage. Lessee shall furnish City with original ctllificates and a
copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the
additional insured endorsement,evidencing the insurance requirements of the Lessee.
F. Waiver of Subrogation. Lessee and Landlord hereby release and discharge each other
from all claims, losses and liabilities arising from or caused by any hazard covered by
property insurance on or in connection with the premises or said building. This release
shall apply only to the extent that:such.claim,loss or liability is covered by insurance. .. . .. ..
Landlord's Property Insurance. Landlord shall purchase and maintain during the team of the
lease all-risk property insurance covering the Building for their full`replaceinent value
without any coinsurance provisions.
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LEASE BOND
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, Clearwire LLC, as Principal, and Fidelity&Deposit
Company of Maryland , licensed to do business in the State of WA, as Surety, are held and firmly
bound unto , as
Obligee, in the penal sum of Dollars
($ ), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum,well and truly to be
made, the Principal and Surety do bind themselves,their heirs, executors, administrators, and successors and
assigns,jointly and severally,firmly by these presents
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the above bounden Principal has entered
into a certain written Lease Agreement with the above named Obligee, effective the _ day of
_, and terminating the _ day of , for and
more fully described in said Lease Agreement, a copy of which is attached, which Agreement is made a part
hereof and incorporated herein by reference, except that nothing said therein shall alter, enlarge, expand or
otherwise modify the term of the bond as set out below
NOW, THEREFORE, if Principal, its executors, administrators, successors and assigns shall promptly and
faithfully perform the Lease Agreement, according to the terms, stipulations or conditions thereof, then this
obligation shall become null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. This bond is executed by
the Surety and accepted by the Obligee subject to the following express condition:
Notwithstanding the provisions of the contract, the Surety's obligation hereunder shall cease on the
termination date of the lease or at the expiration of ninety(so) days written notice of its desire to cancel or
nonrenew this bond. However, neither cancellation or nonrenewal by Surety, nor the failure or inability of the
Principal to file a replacement bond in the event of cancellation or nonrenewal, shall itself constitute a loss to
the Obligee recoverable under this bond or any renewal or continuation thereof. The liability of the Surety
under this bond shall not be cumulative and shall in no event exceed the amount as set forth in this bond or in
any additions, riders, or endorsements properly issued by the Surety as supplements thereto
Sealed with our seals and dated this_day of
It is understood by all parties to this lease that the term of the bond shall begin on
and expire on and shall be renewed annually by a continuation certificate.
Clearwire LLC
By:
Principal
Fidelity&Deposit Company of Maryland
By:
,Attorney-in-Fact
Agreed and acknowledged this day of
By:
Obligee
S-5286(08-99)
Clearwire L #WA-SEA096 CITY OF RENTON
LEASE BOND
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2006
CITY
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Bond No. 08833581
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, Clearwire LLC, as Principal, and Fidelity& Deposit
Company of Maryland , licensed to do business in the State of WA, as Surety, are held and firmly
bound unto City of Renton , as
Obligee, in the penal sum of Thirty Thousand and no/100--- Dollars
($ 30,000.00), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be
made, the Principal and Surety do bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, and successors and
assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the above bounden Principal has entered
into a certain written Lease Agreement with the above named Obligee, effective the 5th day of April ,
2006 , and terminating the 5th day of April , 2010, for Faithful Performance of Lease&Lease Payments and
more fully described in said Lease Agreement, a copy of which is attached, which Agreement is made a part
hereof and incorporated herein by reference, except that nothing said therein shall alter, enlarge, expand or
otherwise modify the term of the bond as set out below
NOW, THEREFORE, if Principal, its executors, administrators, successors and assigns shall promptly and
faithfully perform the Lease Agreement, according to the terms, stipulations or conditions thereof, then this
obligation shall become null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. This bond is executed by
the Surety and accepted by the Obligee subject to the following express condition:
Notwithstanding the provisions of the contract, the Surety's obligation hereunder shall cease on the
termination date of the lease or at the expiration of ninety (9o) days written notice of its desire to cancel or
nonrenew this bond. However, neither cancellation or nonrenewal by Surety, nor the failure or inability of the
Principal to file a replacement bond in the event of cancellation or nonrenewal, shall itself constitute a loss to
the Obligee recoverable under this bond or any renewal or continuation thereof. The liability of the Surety
under this bond shall not be cumulative and shall in no event exceed the amount as set forth in this bond or in
any additions, riders, or endorsements properly issued by the Surety as supplements thereto.
Sealed with our seals and dated this 17thday of April , 200$
It is understood by all parties to this lease that the term of the bond shall begin on April 5, 2006
and expire on April 5, 2007 and shall be renewed annually by a continuation certificate.
Cle rwire LLC
By:
Principal
Fid- . : •eposit Company of Maryland
By: - --
Kathleen M. Mitchell , Attorney- -
Agreed and acknowledged this day of ,
By:
Obligee
S-5286(08-99)
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Power of Attorney
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:That the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, a
corporation of the State of Maryland,by WILLIAM J.MILLS,Vice President,and ERIC D.BARNES,Assistant Secretary,
in pursuance of authority granted by Article VI, Section 2,of the By-Laws of said Company, t'are set forth on the
reverse side hereof and are hereby certified to be in full force and effect on the datee a 6407Y-by nominate,constitute
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and appoint Kathleen M.MITCHELL,Jenell TURNER and Debbie 1114 S j ar: of : •eaod City,California,
EACH its true and lawful agent and Attorney-in-Fact,to mak- - „ tir 1:6741• •e v- • *a behalf as surety, and
as its act and deed: any and all bonds and undert.ea' e'r• ";. - ecu - r�1 '�����a�'or undertakings in pursuance of
these presents,shall be as binding upon .•; 7 � 1 dam'}"'. N. 111.1 ents and purposes,as if they had been
duly executed and acknowled_-. is atm,y ele :wails• ir! - ompany at its office in Baltimore,Md.,in their
own proper persons =ii����r er a •rn ;.. ��16,; t'.� .V•e• on behalf of Kathleen M. MITCHELL,Jenell TURNER,
dated April 13,200V ��((�
The said Assistant .4:2, :y .•esleleby certify that the extract set forth on the reverse side hereof is a true copy of Article VI,
Section 2,of the By- s. said Company,and is now in force.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Vice-President and Assistant Secretary have hereunto subscribed their names and
affixed the Corporate Seal of the said FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, this 21st day of March,
A.D.2005.
ATTEST: FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND
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Eric D. Barnes Assistant Secretary William J. Mills Vice President
State of Maryland ss:
City of Baltimore
On this 21st day of March, A.D. 2005, before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, duly
commissioned and qualified, came WILLIAM J. MILLS, Vice President, and ERIC D. BARNES, Assistant Secretary of the
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers
described in and who executed the preceding instrument, and they each acknowledged the execution of the same, and being
by me duly sworn,severally and each for himself deposeth and saith,that they are the said officers of the Company aforesaid,
and that the seal affixed to the preceding instrument is the Corporate Seal of said Company, and that the said Corporate Seal
and their signatures as such officers were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of
the said Corporation.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal the day and year first above
written.
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Maria D.Adamski Notary Public
My Commission Expires: July 8,2007
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EXTRACT FROM BY-LAWS OF FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND
"Article VI, Section 2. The Chairman of the Board, or the President, or any Executive Vice-President, or any of the Senior
Vice-Presidents or Vice-Presidents specially authorized so to do by the Board of Directors or by the Executive Committee,
shall have power, by and with the concurrence of the Secretary or any one of the Assistant Secretaries, to appoint Resident
Vice-Presidents, Assistant Vice-Presidents and Attorneys-in-Fact as the business of the Company may require, or to
authorize any person or persons to execute on behalf of the Company any bonds, undertaking, recognizances, stipulations,
policies, contracts, agreements, deeds, and releases and assignments of judgements, decrees, mortgages and instruments in
the nature of mortgages,...and to affix the seal of the Company thereto."
CERTIFICATE
I,the undersigned,Assistant Secretary of the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND,do hereby certify
that the foregoing Power of Attorney is still in full force and effect on the date of this certificate; and I do further certify that
the Vice-President who executed the said Power of Attorney was one of the additional Vice-Presidents specially authorized
by the Board of Directors to appoint any Attorney-in-Fact as provided in Article VI, Section 2, of the By-Laws of the
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND.
This Power of Attorney and Certificate may be signed by facsimile under and by authority of the following resolution of the
Board of Directors of the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND at a meeting duly called and held on
the 10th day of May, 1990.
RESOLVED: "That the facsimile or mechanically reproduced seal of the company and facsimile or mechanically
reproduced signature of any Vice-President, Secretary, or Assistant Secretary of the Company, whether made heretofore or
hereafter, wherever appearing upon a certified copy of any power of attorney issued by the Company, shall be valid and
binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed."
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the corporate seal of the said Company,
this l( 1
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