Lease Agreement 2004-2007
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT made and entered into this ~ay of September,
2004, by and between CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "City", and EASTRIDGE DEVELOPMENT, INC., a Kansas corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "Lessee".
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WHEREAS, City is the current fee title holder of the following described real
estate, to-wit:
See Attached "Exhibit A";
together with appurtenances thereunto belonging, said real estate hereinafter referred
to as the "Premises";
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease for farming purposes the Premises, and City
is willing to grant said lease;
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Lessee agree as follows:
1.
Lease and Term. In consideration of the rentals to be paid by Lessee and
the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement to be kept and performed by
Lessee, City hereby leases, demises and lets to Lessee the real property described in
"Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The term of this
Agreement shall commence on October 1, 2004, or immediately following harvest of the
existing soybean crop, whichever event last occurs, and shall continue until November
1, 2007, subject to earlier termination as specified in paragraph 7 hereof.
2.
Rental. As rental for the Premises Lessee agrees to pay to City the annual
sum of $2,580.00 (calculated by multiplying $40.00 per acre times the number of acres
constituting the Premises). Rental shall be due and payable to City from Lessee on
November 1 of each year commencing November 1, 2005.
3.
Fertilizer and Weed Control. In addition to the rental stated in paragraph 2
hereof Lessee agrees to furnish all material, labor and equipment to properly apply all
necessary fertilizer and weed eradicator in the treatment of noxious weeds on the
Premises, all at Lessee's sole cost and expense.
4.
Cultivation. Lessee shall cultivate the Premises in a good é;¡nd workman-
like manner in accordance with the best methods of cultivation practiced in Saline
County, Kansas, and further agrees to not allow waste upon the Premises by virtue of
failure to properly protect the Premises from wind or water erosion.
5.
Governmental Aqricultural Proqrams. Lessee agrees to comply with all
farm crop programs promulgated by the United States Department of Agriculture. City
agrees that it will cooperate with Lessee in abiding by all terms and conditions of any
governmental agricultural programs which are now in effect or which may be applicable
during the term of this Agreement. City further agrees that Lessee shall receive all
benefits of all farm programs pertaining to the Premises during the term of this
Agreement, including but not limited to programs administered by the Farm Service
Agency which include the Loan Deficiency Payment Program, the Production Flexibility
Contract, and the Market Loss Assistance Program.
6.
Possession. Lessee shall be entitled to possession of the Premises
immediately following execution of this Agreement and may remain in said possession
for and during the term of this Agreement.
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7.
Early Termination. City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement on
all or any portion of the Premises from the terms of this Agreement by delivery to
Lessee of 90 days prior written notice of its intention to do so, describing specifically the
portion of the Premises affected by said termination notice. Lessee agrees. to surrender
possession of the Premises, or the identified portion of said Premises subject to
termination, no later than the last day identified in said termination notice or following
harvest of any crop planted in the Premises or the portion thereof subject to the
termination notice, whichever event last occurs.
8.
Riqht of Entry. City reserves the right to enter the Premises as reasonable
and proper times for the purpose of inspecting the Premises or for the purpose of
installation or maintenance of utilities.
9.
Surrender of Possession. Lessee shall on the last day of the term of this
Agreement, or any permitted extension or renewal thereof, or upon earlier termination
and forfeiture of the Agreement, peaceably and quietly surrender anal deliver the
Premises to the City, free of all permitted subtenancies.
10.
Taxes. City agrees to pay all real estate taxes and assessments which
may be levied against the Premises during the term of this Agreement.
11.
Seed, Labor, Machinery and Chemicals. Lessee shall furnish at Lessee's
sole expense all seed to be used on the Premises, all labor, machinery and chemicals
during the term of this Agreement, and shall plant, raise, cultivate and thresh all crops
grown on the Premises at Lessee's own expense.
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12.
Partnership. It is expressly agreed that this Agreement is one of lease and
not of partnership, and that City shall not become responsible for any debts contracted
by Lessee.
13.
Liability Insurance. Lessee agrees to secure and maintain at Lessee's sole
expense In full force and effect until the completion of this Agreement such liability
insurance for Lessee's operations which may arise from the conditions of this
Agreement. Such insurance shall be written by a reliable insurance company authorized
to do business within the State of Kansas in such amount as the City and Lessee shall
subsequently agree. Upon request Lessee shall deliver to the City a certificate of such
Insurance.
14.
Waiver. Waiver by the City of any breach of this Agreement shall not be
construed as a continuing waiver of any subsequent breach nor imply further
indulgence.
15.
Breach of Lease. In the event Lessee shall fail to comply with any
substantial term, condition or covenant of this Agreement following 10 days written
notice of such default, or in the event Lessee abandons the Premises before the end of
the term of the Agreement, or in the event Lessee is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent or
makes and assignment for the benefit of creditors or commits any act of bankruptcy,
any of such events shall be deemed an immediate breach and forfeiture of this
Agreement and all unpaid installments of rent and other expenses herein provided for
shall immediately become due and payable.
16.
Liens. Lessee shall pay, satisfy and discharge all liens and obligations of
any nature and kind whatsoever created by Lessee which shall attach to or be imposed
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upon the Premises and shall indemnify, save and hold harmless City from payment for
such damages and expenses intended thereto.
17.
Assiqnment. Lessee shall not assign this Agreement or any interest
thereunder, nor shall Lessee sublet the Premises or any part thereof, without the prior
written consent of the City.
18.
Notices. All notices to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in
writing. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, each notice shall be either
hand delivered or sent by United States mail, certified, postage prepaid, to the party to
be notified at the address set forth as follows:
"CITY"
"LESSEE"
City of Salina
A TIN: City Manager
300 W. Ash, .PO. Box 1736
Salina, KS 67402-1736
Eastridge Development, Inc.
A TIN: Daniel C. King, President
1190 Columbine Circle
Salina, KS 67401
Every notice shall be deemed to have been given either at the time it is hand delivered
or at the time it shall be deposited in the United States Mail in the manner prescribed
herein.
19.
Huntinq. Lessee shall not permit any person to hunt upon the Premises.
20.
Compliance with Law. Lessee shall comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations of the State of Kansas, Saline County, and the municipality
wherein the Premises are located.
21.
Quiet Enjoyment. City warrants that Lessee shall be granted peaceful and
quiet enjoyment of the demised premises free from any eviction or any interference by
City if Lessee pays the rent and other charges provided herein and otherwise fully and
punctually performs the terms and conditions imposed on Lessee.
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22.
Liability of City. Lessee shall be in exclusive control and possession of the
Premises and City shall not be liable for any injury or damage to any property or to any
person on or about the Premises or for any injury or damage to any property of Lessee
or any other person.
23.
Inspection. Lessee has inspected the Premises and accepts them in their
present and existing condition.
24.
Nuisance. Lessee shall not during the term hereon maintain, commit or
permit the maintenance or commission of any nuisance on the Premises.
25.
Access. City and Lessee acknowledge that the eastern boundary of the
Premises is or will be appurtenant to a railroad right-of-way maintained by the Union
Pacific Railroad Company and that access across said right-of-way shall be obtained
but shall be limited by the availability of such access permitted by the Union Pacific
Railroad. City further agrees to establish a second access along the west boundary line
of the Premises along Woodland Avenue in the event that access across the Union
Pacific Railroad right-of-way shall be generally unavailable.
26.
Entire Aqreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between City and Lessee and any prior understanding or representation of any kind
preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be binding on either party except to the
extent incorporated in this Agreement.
27.
Modification. Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation
assumed by either City or Lessee in connection with this Agreement shall be binding
only if in writing executed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.
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28.
Paraqraph Headinqs. The title to the paragraphs of this f\greement are
solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not be used to explain, modify,
simplify, or aid in the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement.
29.
Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in all provisions of this
Agreement.
30.
Governinq Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas.
31.
Bindinq Aqreement. This Agreement and the terms and conditions hereof
shall apply to and be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective heirs,
successors, legal representatives, personal representatives, and permitted assigns and
sublessees of the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto executed this Agreement at
Salina, Kansas, the day and year first hereinabove written.
"CITY"
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DENNIS M. KISSI , City Manager
, INC.
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STATE OF KANSAS
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COUNTY OF SALINE
The foregoing Agreement was acknowledged before me thisr1Qt:Á. day of
September, 2004, by Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager of City of Salina, a municipal
corporation, as the act and deed of said municipality.
ft ~ laDONNA BENNETT
~ Notary Public. State of Kansas
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Notary Public
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STATE OF KANSAS
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COUNTY OF SALINE
The foregoing Agreement was acknowledged before me this ;?flffJay of
September, 2004, by Daniel C. King, President of Eastridge Development, Inc., a
Kansas corporation, as the act and deed of said corporation.
t\ . KELSI R. STEINLE
.. Notary Public. Sate 0' Kan..
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My Appointment Expires:
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"EXHIBIT A"
All that part of The Lee Industrial Park, according to the plat thereof recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Saline County, Kansas, on April 1, 1964, in Book A-3
of Plats at Page 36, lying in the Northeast Quarter (NE Yt) and the East Half (E ~)
of the Northwest Quarter (NW %) of Section Seven (7), Township Fourteen (14) South,
Range Two (2) West of the 6th P.M., in Saline County, Kansas, except the East 830
feet thereof, which tract is more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a stone found at the N % corner of said Section 7; thence westerly along
the north line of the NW % of said Section a distance of 210.9 feet to a point on the east
line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad right-of-way; thence southwesterly along the east
RMI line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, a distance of 315.0 feet; thence southerly
along the east RMlline of the Missouri Pacific Railroad a distance of 1,022.32 feet to a
point on the south line of the NE Yt of the NW % of said Section 7; thence westerly
along the south line of the NE % of the NW % of said Section 7 a distance of 33.0 feet;
thence southerly along the east RMlline of the Missouri Pacific Railroad a distance of
74.4 feet to a point on the curve of the north RMlline of the main line of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad; thence northeasterly along the arc of a curve having a radius of
2,914.93 feet, said arc being the north RMlline of the Missouri Pacific Hailroad main
line a distance of 289.0 feet; thence easterly along the north RMlline of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad main line a distance of 2,677.8 feet to a point on the east line of the
NE % of said Section 7; thence northerly along the east line of the NE % of Section 7
a distance of 1,346.66 feet more or less to the northeast corner of said Section 7;
thence westerly along the north line of said Section 7 to the point of beginning; except
the East 830 feet thereof; said tract containing 64.5 acres more or less.
Subject to reservation of all mineral rights in and under the above described real estate
by Daniel C. King and Nancy L. King, husband and wife, their heirs, executors, and
assigns, and the right to enter said real estate for the purpose of extraction of all oil, gas
and other minerals, on, in, and under said real estate as set forth in Corrective Quit
Claim Deed from Daniel C. King et aI., to Eastridge Development, Inc., dated January 1,
1997, and recorded in Deed Book 380, at pages 48-49.
NOTE: See attached aerial drawing locating the above leased ground. (Leased ground
is referred to as Tract 17)
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