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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2000-038 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS APPROVING A TOWER/GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT SPECTRUM, LLP FOR THE INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, on July 18, 2000 the City of Grapevine (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord") is in agreement to enter into a Tower/Ground Lease Agreement with Sprint Spectrum, LLP a Delaware limited partnership, authorized to do business in Texas (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant"); and WHEREAS, the Landlord and the Tenant desire to enter into said Tower/Ground Lease Agreement through the installation of communications equipment on the Dove Water Tower as well as through the installation of equipment in an underground vault, and according to specific compensation terms; and WHEREAS, the compensation terms for the lease agreement are outlined in the attached Exhibit "A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all of the above premises are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into said Tower/Ground Lease Agreement per the attached Exhibit "B". Section 2. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of July, 2000. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Lin a Huff City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney RES. NO. 2000-38 2 GROUND AND TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT THIS GROUND AND TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT("Lease"), is entered into as of this 18th day of July ,2000,by and between The City of Grapevine Texas("GRAPEVINE"),a geiilafiaaw municipal corporation,and Sprint Spectrum L.P.being a Delaware limited partnership,and authorized to do business in Texas,with its principal place of business at 1341 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 600E,Dallas,Texas,75247("TENANT"). In consideration of the premises and of the mutual obligations and agreements in this Lease,the parties agree as follows: THE LEASED SITE A. GRAPEVINE is the titleholder of that certain real property commonly known as 1500 Hood Lane City of GRAPEVINE, County of Tarrant,State of Texas,which is described on the attached Exhibit"Al"("OWNER'S Property"). The parties agree that as to the legal description of OWNERS' Property,such description as corrected, if necessary,may be attached by TENANT as Exhibit"A2" after execution of this Lease,and Exhibit"A2"shall supersede Exhibit"A 1"of this Agreement and shall be incorporated herein. B. TENANT hereby desires to lease a portion of OWNER'S Property and a certain portion of the tower("Tower")located on OWNERS' Property(the"Leased Site"),together with obtaining a right of access and a right to install utilities on the Leased Site. The Leased Site which is the subject of this Lease is located within OWNERS'Property, is approximately 900 square feet,and is situated substantially as shown on the attached Exhibit"A3"and with respect to the space on the Tower,its location and orientation are set forth on the attached Exhibit"A4"(any sketch in Exhibits"A3"or"A4"may not be to scale and therefore are not intended to be used for measurement purposes). TENANT shall have the right to run cables,wires,conduits and pipes under,over and across OWNERS' Property to connect TENANT's equipment on the Tower to its equipment in its facility located on the Leased Site,subject to the approval of GRAPEVINE as provided for in Section 4.A.of this Lease.GRAPEVINE hereby grants to Tenant the right to use OWNERS' Property when Tenant is constructing,removing,replacing,servicing, securing,or maintaining its communications facility,subject to the terms and conditions contained herein. C. GRAPEVINE and TENANT hereby agree that the Leased Site(including an access right-of-way thereto,but excluding the space xi the Tower)may be surveyed by a licensed surveyor at the sole cost of TENANT,and such survey may be attached hereto as Exhibit `A5"and become a part hereof and shall control to describe the Leased Site in the event of any discrepancy between such survey and the Iescription contained in Paragraph 1.B. above. Z. LEASE AND EASEMENT 3RAPEVINE leases the Leased Site to TENANT and agrees that Tenant shall have access to the Leased Site for the purposes of ;onstructing, installing,operating and maintaining the communications facility,and to install,remove,replace,and maintain utility tables,conduits and pipes,and during the continuation of this agreement,and any renewals thereof, ingress and egress is hereby ;ranted to Tenant seven(7)days a week,twenty-four(24)hours a day. It is agreed,however,that only authorized engineers, ;mployees,or properly authorized contractors, subcontractors,agents of Tenant or GRAPEVINE, FCC inspectors,or persons under heir direct supervision,will be permitted to enter the Leased Site. I. TERM AND RENT A. The initial term of this Lease(`the Initial Term")shall be five years and shall commence on the issuance of any Building 'ermit to TENANT from GRAPEVINE for any improvement to the OWNER'S Property or the Leased Site or the date of the xecution of this Agreement,whichever date is later. During the Initial Term,TENANT shall pay GRAPEVINE$18,000.00 in annual ent("Annual Rent"),to be paid in advance in equal monthly installments. - B. Thereafter,unless TENANT advises GRAPEVINE in writing during an extension period(not less than ninety(90)days prior the expiration of the Initial Term or any extension period)that it does not desire additional extensions,this Lease shall automatically :MOUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 1 'rinted: 7/11/0,23:2) renew and extend for four(4)additional five(5)year extension periods, each beginning upon the expiration of the term then in effect. C. The Annual Rent for each extension period(after the Initial Term)shall be the Annual Rent in effect for the final year of the prior extension period, increased by either fifteen percent(15%)or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index(CPI)over the previous five year period,whichever is greater. D. Should this Lease still be in effect at the conclusion of all of the extension periods provided for herein,this Lease shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions[other than Annual Rent which shall be an amount equal to the one twelfth(1/12) of the Annual Rent in effect for the preceding year,increased by three percent(3%)] for a further period of one(1)month, and for like monthly periods thereafter,until and unless terminated by either party by giving to the other written notice of its intention to so terminate at least thirty(30)days before the expiration of the term then in effect. 4. USE OF THE LEASED SITE TENANT may use the Leased Siteoto construct,remove,replace,service,maintain,secure and operate a communications facility, including,without limitation,required TENANT antenna array(as such antenna array may be modified,added to,or substituted from time to time)and antenna support structures,and for any other uses incidental thereto. TENANT may construct a fence around the Leased Site,subject to GRAPEVINE's approval, said approval not to be unreasonably withheld. Each such antenna array or antenna support structure may be configured as requested by TENANT from time to time,provided TENANT obtains,pursuant to sub- paragraph 8,all permits and approvals required by applicable jurisdictions for such requested configuration. GRAPEVINE shall have the right to approve plans for any improvements, including any fence or antennae array,installed by TENANT on the Leased Site,such approval not to be unreasonably withheld; provided that GRAPEVINE must notify TENANT of its approval or disapproval of any such plans within ten (10)days after the submission of such plans by TENANT to GRAPEVINE,and in the event that GRAPEVINE fails to so notify TENANT,that party shall be deemed to have approved such plans. GRAPEVINE shall be notified in writing about any scheduled construction times and major repair times unless an emergency exists. (1) TENANT covenants and agrees that Tenant's equipment, its installation,operation,and maintenance will not interfere with the operation of existing radio or electronic equipment at the Leased Site,nor the operation of the elevated water storage facility located on OWNERS' Property described in Exhibit"Al." or"A2"herein. (2)TENANT shall coordinate with GRAPEVINE and all existing operators of radio equipment at the Tower to insure that TENANT's frequencies and antenna location will be compatible with equipment existing at the Leased Site on the effective date of this Agreement. (3) In the event there is harmful interference to the existing radio or electronic equipment TENANT shall promptly make all reasonable efforts to eliminate any harmful interference, if caused by TENANT's equipment,within ten(10)days after notice from GRAPEVINE or such other operator to TENANT advising of the interference. (4) If said interference to said existing operator cannot be eliminated within thirty(30)days,TENANT shall suspend GROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 2 Printed: 7/11/0, 11:2 pm) operations(transmissions)at the site while the interference problems are studied and a means is found to mitigate them. (5) If said interference cannot be eliminated,then TENANT shall,without further penalty or liability,terminate this Lease upon immediate notice to GRAPEVINE and remove its equipment shelter,antenna facilities,concrete pads,cables,generators,fences, and any other TENANT owned equipment from the Leased Site. (6) If any interference occurs to GRAPEVINE's public safety transmission,whether existing or subsequent,and is caused by TENANT,TENANT will immediately cease all operations until the interference is cured. (7) From time to time GRAPEVINE may grant to other entities the right to operate communications facilities at the Tower and/or the right to install antennas in connection with the operation of such facilities or other communications facilities;provided, however that the operation of such facilities and antennas by other occupants shall be required to comply with all of the requirements contained herein relative to TENANT'S equipment. TENANT further agrees that it will comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission,and electrical codes of the City and/or State.Under this Lease,GRAPEVINE assufies no responsibility for the licensing,operations and/or maintenance of Tenant's equipment.TENANT'S right to use the Tower shall not interfere with GRAPEVINE's superior right to use the same as an integral part of the City's water system. (8)GRAPEVINE acknowledges that TENANT's ability to use the Leased Site for its intended purposes is contingent upon TENANT's obtaining and maintaining,both before and after the Commencement Date,all of the certificates,permits, licenses and other approvals(collectively,"Governmental Approvals")that may be required by any federal,state or local authority for the foregoing uses and improvements to the Leased Site desired by TENANT. GRAPEVINE shall cooperate with TENANT in TENANT's efforts to obtain such Governmental Approvals and shall take no action that would adversely affect TENANT's obtaining or maintaining such Governmental Approvals. Should GRAPEVINE be notified or cited by any State or Federal regulatory agency that OWNERS' Property is not in compliance with said agencies regulations due to TENANT's installation of improvements under this Lease,GRAPEVINE will immediately notify TENANT of said non-compliance and if TENANT does not cure the conditions of non-compliance within the time frame allowed by the citing agency,GRAPEVINE may terminate this Lease. 5. TERMINATION A.In the event any application for certificate,permits,licenses or other approvals will be too costly,time consuming or there is a reasonable likelihood that said application will be rejected in the opinion of TENANT or any certificate,permit,license,or approval issued to TENANT is canceled,expires or lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or terminated by Governmental Authority or soil boring tests and/or Environmental Studies are found to be unsatisfactory so that TENANT, in its sole discretion determines that it will be unable to use the Leased Site for the purposes set forth herein,TENANT shall have the right to terminate this Lease.Prior written notification to GRAPEVINE of TENANT'S intent to exercise its right to terminate this Lease shall be by certified mail,return receipt requested,and shall be effective upon receipt of such notice by GRAPEVINE as evidenced by the return receipt.Any Annual Rent paid to such termination date shall be retained by GRAPEVINE. B. In addition,and provided that TENANT is not then in default under this Lease,TENANT may,during the Initial Term or any extension period,upon one(1)year's written notice to GRAPEVINE,terminate and cancel this Lease if TENANT determines that the L,eased Site has become unsuitable for TENANT's operations,upon payment in cash to GRAPEVINE of a termination fee equal to six :6)months'rent at the rate then in effect. As to such termination fee,TENANT shall receive a credit equal to the amount of any mearned rent as of the date of such termination. GROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 3 Printed: 7/11/0,11:2 pm) 6. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING A. Except to a"Partner Company","Affiliate"or"Subsidiary"of TENANT or an"Affiliate"or"Subsidiary"of a"Partner Company"of TENANT(as defined below),TENANT shall not assign this Lease,or allow it to be assigned,in whole or in part,by operation of law or otherwise,or mortgage or pledge the same,or sublet the Leased Site,or any part thereof,without the prior written consent of GRAPEVINE,such consent not to be unreasonably withheld,or delayed. GRAPEVINE's consent to an assignment or sublease shall be deemed given if GRAPEVINE does not respond to TENANT's request within thirty(30)days after GRAPEVINE's receipt of such request. B. Each of the partners of TENANT is a Partner Company. An Affiliate of an entity is any entity fifty-one percent(51%)or more of the ownership of which is owned,directly or indirectly,by such entity or under common ownership with such entity. A Subsidiary of an entity is any entity eighty percent(80%)or more of the ownership of which is owned by such entity. C. No consent by GRAPEVINE to any assignment or sublease by TENANT shall relieve TENANT of any obligation to be performed by TENANT under this Lease,whether arising before or after the assignment or sublease. The consent by GRAPEVINE to any assignment or sublease shall not relieve TENANT from the obligation to obtain GRAPEVINE's express written consent to any other assignment or sublease. D. Any sale or other transfer, including by consolidation,merger or reorganization,of a majority of the voting stock of TENANT,if TENANT is a corporation,or any sale or other transfer of a majority in interest(whether of profits,losses,capital or voting power)or a majority of the persons comprising the managers of the partnership, if TENANT is a partnership,shall not be an assignment for purposes of this Paragraph 6. 7.EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY GRAPEVINE needs the ability to temporarily remove any equipment or facilities in order to maintain the Tower on the Leased Site. Cost to remove any TENANT equipment or facilities would be borne by TENANT.Removal of TENANT'S equipment shall be performed by TENANT on ninety(90)days prior written notice from GRAPEVINE. Reattachment of TENANT'S facilities or equipment shall be by TENANT on notice from GRAPEVINE that the maintenance which necessitated the equipment or facilities removal has been completed.TENANT must notify GRAPEVINE prior to entering the Tower or climbing or scaling the Tower by contacting the City. TENANT will not be provided unattended access to the Tower. GRAPEVINE will provide TENANT with a contact person to ensure that TENANT has twenty-four hour,seven days a week,access to the Tower. During any period of GRAPEVINE's maintenance that requires the removal of TENANT'S equipment or facilities from said Tower, GRAPEVINE shall allow TENANT to place a portable mounted antenna,a.k.a."Cell On Wheels"(COW),on OWNERS' Property in arder for TENANT to provide continuous wireless telecommunications service.There shall be no additional fee or rental due GRAPEVINE for this temporary placement.A Special Use Permit may be required to place this temporary equipment on this site. Only officials with the F.C.C.and qualified and adequately insured agents,contractors or persons under TENANT'S direct >upervision will be permitted to climb or scale the Tower or to install or remove TENANT'S equipment or facilities from the Tower. 'GRAPEVINE retains the right to permit their own employees and agents and employees and agents of subsequent users of the Tower, o climb or scale the Tower for all purposes that do not interfere with TENANT'S use of the Tower,and so long as such subsequent iser complies with the terms of this Lease. L INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE A. TENANT hereby agrees to indemnify and hold GRAPEVINE harmless from and against any and all claims of liability for ►ersonal injury,bodily injury,or property damage to the extent that they result from or arise solely out of(i)the acts or omissions of i ENANT,its agents and employees in,on or about the Tower and/or the Leased Site,excepting however, such claims or damages to he extent due to or caused by the acts or omissions of GRAPEVINE,its employees or agents,and/or(ii)TENANT's breach of any erm or condition of this Lease on TENANT's part to be observed or performed. 3ROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 4 'rioted: 7/11/0,11:2 pm) B. GRAPEVINE hereby agrees to separately release and hold,to the extent allowed by law, TENANT harmless from and against any and all claims of liability for personal injury,bodily injury,or property damage to the extent that they result from or arise solely out of(i)the acts or omissions of GRAPEVINE,its agents and employees in,on or about the Tower and/or the Leased Site, excepting,however,such claims or damages to the extent due to or caused by the acts or omissions of TENANT, its employees or agents,and/or(ii)GRAPEVINE's respective breach of any term or condition of this Lease on GRAPEVINE'S part to be observed or performed. C. TENANT shall provide GRAPEVINE with a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in Texas indicating that TENANT carries commercial general liability insurance with limits of liability thereunder of not less than$1 million combined single limit for personal injury,bodily injury,or property damage together with an endorsement for contractual liability. Such shall name GRAPEVINE as an additional insured with respect to the Leased Site. TENANT will provide GRAPEVINE with a renewal certificate within ten(10)business days of GRAPEVINE's written request for such certificate. Any insurance required to be provided by TENANT under this Paragraph 8 may be provided by a blanket insurance policy covering the Leased Site and other locations of TENANT,provided such blanket insurance policy complies with all of the other requirements of this Lease with respect to the type and amount of insurance required. TENANT may also fulfill its requirements under this Paragraph 8 through a program of self-insurance provided that GRAPEVINE approves of said program. If TENANT elects to self-insure,then TENANT shall furnish GRAPEVINE with a letter stating that there is a self-insurance program in effect that provides for the same,or greater,coverage than required of TENANT herein. D. TENANT shall carry comprehensive auto insurance covering Tenant and the additional insureds against all claims for injuries to members of the public and damage to property of others arising from the use of motor vehicles,and shall cover operation on and off the Leased Site of all motor vehicles licensed for highway use,whether they are owned,non-owned,or hired.The liability coverage shall not be less than$1 million combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. 9. UTILITIES TENANT shall be responsible directly to the serving entities for all utilities required by TENANT's use of the Leased Site,however, GRAPEVINE agrees to cooperate with TENANT in its efforts to obtain utilities from any location provided by the GRAPEVINE or he servicing utility.TENANT will install an electric meter for its utility services and TENANT shall pay all costs related to said electric service. 10. RIGHTS TO EQUIPMENT; CONDITION ON SURRENDER TENANT's antennas and equipment shall remain personal to and the property of TENANT. At the termination or expiration of his Lease,TENANT shall remove its antennas and/or equipment.TENANT(i)shall repair any damage caused by such removal,(ii) with respect to any land leased shall remove all of its equipment,and(iii)shall otherwise surrender the Leased Site at the expiration of he term(as the same may have been extended or the earlier termination thereof)in good condition and at a minimum,as nearly as is Seasonably possible to its condition at the time of the execution of this Lease,ordinary wear and tear excepted. At the end of this Lease,TENANT may offer to sell its antennas and/or equipment to GRAPEVINE. ll. TENANT DEFAULTS A. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an"Event of Default"hereunder by TENANT: (1) The failure by TENANT to make any payment of rent or any other payment required to be made by TENANT hereunder, Ls and when due,where such failure shall continue for a period of ten(10)days after written notice thereof is received by TENANT i•om GRAPEVINE. (2) The failure by TENANT to observe or perform any of the covenants or provisions of this Lease to be observed or ierformed by TENANT,other than as specified in Paragraph 11.A.(1),where such failure shall continue for a period of thirty(30) lays after written notice thereof is received by TENANT from GRAPEVINE;.provided,however,that it shall not be deemed an Event If Default by TENANT if TENANT shall commence to cure such failure within said thirty(30)day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion. 3ROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 5 'tinted: 7/11/0,11:2 pm) B. if there occurs an Event of Default by TENANT, in addition to any other remedies available to GRAPEVINE at law or in equity,GRAPEVINE shall have option to terminate this Lease and all rights of TENANT hereunder. C. If there occurs an Event of Default by TENANT,GRAPEVINE shall not have the right,prior to the termination of this Lease, to re-enter the Leased Site and/or remove persons or property from the Leased Site or the Tower. D. In an Event of Default,which is not cured under Paragraph 11 herein,TENANT shall have an additional thirty(30)days from the effective date of termination to remove all of TENANT's equipment from the Leased Site. 12. NOTICES All notices hereunder must be in writing and,unless otherwise provided herein,shall be deemed validly given if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested,addressed as follows(or to any other mailing address which the party to be notified may designate to the other party by such notice)or as otherwise provided under applicable state law. Notice by any other method(whether by hand-delivery, overnight delivery service,or otherwise)shall only be deemed effective upon receipt by the intended recipient. Should GRAPEVINE or TENANT have a change of address,the other party shall immediately be notified as provided in this Paragraph of such change. Unless GRAPEVINE otherwise specifies in writing,rent checks from TENANT shall be sent to the person listed below to whom notices are sent. TENANT: Sprint Spectrum L.P. 1341 Mockingbird Lane Suite 600E Dallas,Texas 75247 Telephone Number: (214)525-4000 Facsimile Number: (2140 525-4133 With a copy to: Sprint Spectrum L.P. 4900 Main Kansas City,MO 64112 OWNERS: The City of GRAPEVINE,Texas,a municipal corporation Attn:Office of the Mayor Address:P.O.Box 31 GRAPEVINE,Texas 75132 Telephone Number:(972)771-4601 Facsimile Number:(972)772-3343 With a copy to: Boyle&Lowry, L.L.P. Attn:L. Stanton Lowry 4201 Wingren, Suite 108 Irving,Texas 75062 Telephone Number: (972)650-7100 Facsimile Number: (972)650-7105 GROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 6 Printed: 7/11/0,11:2 pm) 13. SALE OR TRANSFER BY GRAPEVINE Should GRAPEVINE,at any time during the term of this Lease,sell, lease,transfer or otherwise convey all or any part of OWNERS' Property to any transferee other than TENANT,then such transfer shall be under and subject to this Lease and all of TENANT's rights hereunder. 14. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES A. GRAPEVINE warrants and agrees that neither GRAPEVINE,to its knowledge,or any third party has used,generated,stored or disposed of,or permitted the use,generation,storage or disposal of,any Hazardous Material(as defined in Paragraph 14.B.)on, under,about or within OWNERS' Property in violation of any law or regulation. GRAPEVINE and TENANT each agree that they will not use,generate,store or dispose of any Hazardous Material(as defined in Paragraph 14.B.)on,under,about or within OWNERS' Property in violation of any applicable law or regulation. TENANT agrees that it will conduct all of its operations and activities on the Leased Site in compliance with all applicable environmental laws. B. GRAPEVINE and TENANT each agree to defend and indemnify,to the extent allowed by law, the other and the other's partners,affiliates,agents and employees against any and all losses, liabilities,claims and/or costs(including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs)arising from any breach of any warranty or agreement contained in Paragraph 14.A. As used in Paragraph 14.A., 'Hazardous Material"shall mean any substance,chemical or waste identified as hazardous,toxic or dangerous in any applicable federal,state or local law or regulation(including petroleum and asbestos). 15. CONDEMNATION A. In the event the whole of OWNERS' Property,including without limitation the Leased Site and the Tower,shall be taken or condemned,either temporarily or permanently,for public purposes,or sold to a condemning authority under threat of condemnation to prevent taking,then this Lease shall forthwith automatically cease and terminate. B. GRAPEVINE shall receive the entire condemnation award for land,the Tower and such other improvements as are paid for Dy GRAPEVINE,and TENANT hereby expressly assigns to GRAPEVINE any and all right,title and interest of TENANT now or iereafter arising in and to any such award. TENANT shall have the right to recover from such authority,but not from GRAPEVINE, my compensation as may be awarded to TENANT on account of the leasehold interest,moving and relocation expenses,and Depreciation to and removal of the personal property and fixtures of TENANT. 16. LIENS kt GRAPEVINE's option,this Lease shall be subordinate to any mortgage by GRAPEVINE which from time to time may encumber ill or part of the Leased Site or attached right of way;provided however,every such mortgage shall recognize the validity of this Lease n the event of a foreclosure of GRAPEVINE's interest and also TENANT'S right to remain in occupancy of and have access to the .eased Site as long as TENANT is not in default of this Lease.TENANT shall execute whatever instruments may reasonably be •equired to evidence this subordinate clause. In the event the Leased Site is encumbered by a mortgage,GRAPEVINE will obtain and urnish to TENANT a non-disturbance instrument for each such mortgage in recordable form. 17. TAXES A. TENANT shall be liable for and shall pay to the applicable taxing authority if billed directly to TENANT,or to GRAPEVINE f billed to GRAPEVINE,upon thirty(30)days prior written notice from GRAPEVINE,any and all taxes and assessments levied gainst any personal property or trade or other fixtures placed by TENANT in or about the Leased Site. B. TENANT shall pay as additional rent any increases in real property taxes levied against GRAPEVINE's Property, including he Tower,as a result of the improvements constructed by TENANT on the Leased Site. TENANT will not be responsible for any ncreases in real property taxes which are a result of reassessment of OWNERS'Property due to any sale or transfer of ownership hereof. GROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 7 'tinted: 7/11/0,1 I:2 pm) 18. QUIET ENJOYMENT AND NON-INTERFERENCE GRAPEVINE warrants and agrees that TENANT,upon paying the rent and performing the covenants herein provided,shall peaceably and quietly have and enjoy the Leased Site 19. COORDINATION OF OPERATION As a consequence of the proposed twenty-four(24)hour daily basis of operation by TENANT,GRAPEVINE acknowledges that any action undertaken or permitted by GRAPEVINE in making repairs,alterations,additions or improvements to the Leased Site or the Tower that might interfere with, suspend,cut-off or terminate access to or use by TENANT of the Leased Site or TENANT's antennas or equipment,including without limitation,air-conditioning and utilities thereto,could cause inconvenience,expense and economic loss to TENANT. Therefore,GRAPEVINE agrees(i)to use its best efforts to minimize such inconvenience,possible loss or expense to TENANT by using its best efforts not to cause or permit any interruption or interfere with the operations of TENANT's antennas or equipment,particularly during the hours of 7:00a.m.to 10:00a.m.and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on any weekday,and(ii)to use its best efforts to give TENANT advance notice of any repairs,alterations,additions or improvements to be made with respect to the maintenance and operation of the Tower and the Leased Site or of any planned shut downs associated with the Tower for scheduled or routine maintenance that might adversely affect the operation of TENANT's communications facility,antennas or equipment. 20. BROKERS GRAPEVINE and TENANT represent to each other that they have not negotiated with any real estate broker in connection with this Lease. GRAPEVINE and TENANT agree that should any claim be made against the other for a real estate broker's commission, finder's fee or the like by reason of the acts of such party,the party upon whose acts such claim is predicated shall indemnify and hold the other party free and harmless from all losses,costs,damages,claims, liabilities and expenses in connection therewith(including, but not limited to,reasonable attorneys' fees)and shall defend such action by legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the indemnified other party. 21. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES A. TENANT,at the request of GRAPEVINE,shall provide GRAPEVINE with a certificate stating: (i)that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect(or,if there has been any modification,that the same is in full force and effect as modified and stating the modification);(ii)whether or not,to TENANT's knowledge,there are then existing any set-offs,or defenses against the enforcement by GRAPEVINE of any of TENANT's agreements,terms,covenants or conditions hereof(and, if so specifying the same);and(iii)the dates, if any,to which the rent has been paid in advance. B. GRAPEVINE,at the request of TENANT,shall provide TENANT with a certificate stating: (i)whether GRAPEVINE has any claim against TENANT and if so,stating the nature of such claim;(ii)that GRAPEVINE recognizes TENANT's right to TENANT's antennas,equipment and other property;(iii)that TENANT has the right to remove TENANT's equipment and other property from the Leased Site notwithstanding that same may be considered a fixture under local law;and(iv)that GRAPEVINE has no interest in and disclaims any interest to TENANT's equipment and other property. 12. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS A. GRAPEVINE warrants and agrees that GRAPEVINE is seized of good and sufficient title to and interest in the Leased Site Ind has full authority to enter into and execute this Lease and that there are no undisclosed liens,judgments or impediments of title on DWNERS'Property that would affect this Lease. B. This Lease, including attached exhibits which are hereby incorporated by reference, incorporates all agreements and mderstandings between GRAPEVINE and TENANT,and no verbal agreements or understandings shall be binding upon either 3RAPEVINE or TENANT,and any addition,variation or modification to this Lease shall be ineffective unless made in writing and signed by the parties. GROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 8 Printed: 7/11/0,11:2 pm) C. GRAPEVINE agrees that OWNERS' Property(including,without limitation,the Tower),and all improvements,comply and during the term of this Lease shall continue to comply with all building, life/safety,disability and other laws,codes and regulations of any applicable governmental or quasi-governmental authority. All such compliance shall be accomplished at GRAPEVINE's sole cost and expense. D. This Lease and the performance hereof shall be governed, interpreted,construed and regulated by the laws of the State of Texas. E. This Lease,and each and every covenant and condition herein, is intended to benefit the Leased Site and shall extend to and bind the heirs,personal representatives,successors and assigns of the parties. F. The parties agree that all of the provisions hereof shall be construed as both covenants and conditions,the same as if the words importing such covenants and conditions had been used in each separate paragraph. G. The parties acknowledge that each has had an opportunity to review and negotiate this Lease and have executed this Lease only after such review and negotiation. The language of each part of this Lease shall be construed simply and according to its fair meaning,and this Lease shall not be construed more strictly in favor or against either party. H. At GRAPEVINE's option,this Lease shall be subordinate to any mortgage by GRAPEVINE which from time to time may encumber all or any part of the Leased Site,provided that every such mortgagee shall recognize(in writing and in a form acceptable to TENANT)the validity of this Lease in the event of a foreclosure of GRAPEVINE's interest and also TENANT's right to remain in occupancy and have access to the Leased Site as long as TENANT is not in default of this Lease. TENANT shall execute whatever instruments may reasonably be required to evidence this subordination. If,as of the date of execution of this Lease,there is any deed of trust,ground lease or other similar encumbrance affecting GRAPEVINE's Property,GRAPEVINE agrees to use its best efforts in cooperating with TENANT to obtain from the holder of such encumbrance an agreement that TENANT shall not be disturbed in its possession,use and enjoyment of the Leased Site. I. If GRAPEVINE breaches this Lease in any manner or substantially breaches any material term contained in any mortgage or deed of trust superior to TENANT's estate under this Lease(other than any mortgage or deed of trust for which TENANT has obtained a non-disturbance agreement in accordance with Paragraph 22.H.)or contained in any lease under which GRAPEVINE holds title to any portion of OWNERS'Property,and if GRAPEVINE fails to commence to cure such breach within thirty(30)days after receiving a written notice from TENANT exactly specifying the violation(or if GRAPEVINE fails thereafter to diligently prosecute the cure to completion),then TENANT may enforce each of its rights and remedies under this Lease or provided by law or it may(although it shall not be obligated to do so)cure GRAPEVINE's breach or perform GRAPEVINE's obligations(on GRAPEVINE's behalf and at GRAPEVINE's respective expense)and require the GRAPEVINE to reimburse(or offset against rent)all reasonable expenses incurred in doing so plus interest(from the date such expenses are incurred until reimbursement)at ten percent(10%)per annum. J. In the event that(i)the Leased Site is encumbered by or subject to any debts and liens,and(ii)GRAPEVINE defaults in the payment and/or performance of said debts and liens,TENANT may,at its option and without obligation,cure or correct GRAPEVINE's defaults,and upon doing so,TENANT shall be subrogated to any and all rights,superior titles, liens,and equities )weed or claimed by the holders of such debts and liens,and TENANT shall be entitled to deduct and set-off against all rents that next nay be or may become due under this Lease until all sums so paid by TENANT to cure or correct GRAPEVINE's defaults have been ieducted and set-off in full against such rents. K. If any portion of this Lease is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable,then such portion ;hall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in such court's opinion to render such portion enforceable and,as so modified,such )ortion and the balance of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. L. If a dispute arises between the parties relating to this Lease,the parties agree to meet to try to resolve the dispute. Such meeting hall be attended by individuals with decision-making authority to attempt,in good faith,to negotiate a resolution of the dispute prior o pursuing other available remedies. If,within thirty(30)days after such meeting,the parties have not succeeded in negotiating a esolution of the dispute,either party may request that such dispute be resolved through non-binding mediation. The mediator shall be in individual or firm with expertise in wireless telecommunications,as well as in the subject matter of the dispute. If either party GROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 9 Printed: 7/11/0,11:2 pm) institutes any action or proceeding in court to enforce any provision hereof,or any action for damages for any alleged breach of any provision hereof,then the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to receive from the non-prevailing party such amount as the court may adjudge to be reasonable attorneys' fees for the services rendered to the prevailing party,together with its other reasonable litigation expenses. M. In addition to the other remedies provided for in this Lease,GRAPEVINE and TENANT shall be entitled to immediate restraint by injunction of any violation of any of the covenants,conditions or provisions of this Lease. N. The captions of the paragraphs of this Lease are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Lease. O. Concurrently with the execution of this Lease,GRAPEVINE shall execute before a notary and deliver to TENANT for recording a"Memorandum of Lease Agreement"in the form of the attached Exhibit"B",with the same Exhibits"A l","A2"and"A3" as are attached to this Lease. Such Memorandum shall not disclose any financial terms,unless required to do so by the laws of such jurisdiction. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,GRAPEVINE and TENANT have duly executed this Lease as of the date first above written. TENANT: Sprint Spectrum L.P.A Delaware limited partnership i , , r a. By: L: /Q'1 /- /t.4. -' ' Sheila Garrison Director of Site Development, South Central Region OWNERS: The CITY OF GRAPEVIN ,Texas,a municipal corporation.PE By: �►y� f c Name: Roger Nelson Its: City Manager Tax No.: Ap ed as to form: /o.-. . � � City Attorney John F. Bo `le�� Boyl GROUND AND TOWER LEASE-PAGE 10 Printed: 7/11/0,11:2 pm) OWNER NOTARY BLOCK: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this o2� day of 4,,,., , z�� by /o�c,e 4'cvG/t/ of (7/727 ,2� F''4 'E-"L-74'c , the Lessor. (AFFIX NOTARIAL SEAL) C `? -f( /�-�-, (OFFICIAL NOTARY G ATURE) �� �� NOTARY PUBLIC- TATE OF (, _"1ar___-/--J t:P,:- ,,-ik,RLY BERRY = /7-- My d�gac trr ��.PUBLIC-TEXAS X (PRINTED,TYPED OR STAMPED NAME OF NO ARY) A kp:'r(3,)NI IISSION WIRESX '1,t:F:=/' t v 17 29,:i3 COMMISSION NUMBER P SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P.NOTARY BLOCK STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 0,--14 - day of ,_2000,by Sheila Garrison,Director of Site Development,South Central Region of Sprint Spectrum, .P.,a elaware limited partnership,who executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of such limited partnership, (AFFIX NOTARIAL SEAL) �( F SIGNATURE N• �d`- CURRY BUIRL * NOTARY PUBLIC 7 / .' State of Texas CI My commission expires: `' � a Conn. 07-02-2002 (PRINTED,TYPED OR STAMPED AME OF NOTARY) COMMISSION NUMBER EXHIBIT TOaf -34 Page _._L. of _.L_ EXHIBIT A COMPENSATION TERMS A. $18,000 ANNUAL RENT TO BE PAID IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OR IN ADVANCE B. 5 YEAR LEASE, WITH 4 ADDITIONAL RENEWALS C. 15% INCREASE (OR CONSUMER PRICE INDEX WHICHEVER IS GREATER) PER EACH RENEWAL RES. 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GRAPEVINE,on the terms and conditions set forth in an unrecorded document dated July 18, ,2000,and entitled "Ground and Tower Lease Agreement,"which terms and conditions are incorporated herein by reference,and in consideration of the rent and covenants therein provided,does hereby lease to TENANT,and TENANT hereby rents and accepts from GRAPEVINE, certain property("Leased Site")which is described in Exhibit"A3"attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and which is located at 1500 Hood Lane ,in the City of GRAPEVINE, in the County of Tarrant, in the State of Texas,within the property of GRAPEVINE which is described in Exhibit"A 1"or"A2"attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference ("OWNERS' Property"),together with a non-exclusive easement to access the Leased Site and to install and maintain utilities,for an initial term commencing on September 5, 2000 ,2000,and expiring on the fifth anniversary of the commencement of the initial term,which term may be extended by TENANT for four(4)additional five(5)year period(s)subject to the conditions of Paragraph 3.B. of the Ground and Tower Lease Agreement. 2. Pursuant to the Ground and Tower Lease Agreement,among other things,GRAPEVINE shall not cause or permit any use of the OWNERS'Property which interferes with or impairs the quality of the communications services being rendered by TENANT from the Leased Site. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,GRAPEVINE and TENANT have duly executed this Memorandum of Lease Agreement as of the date first above written. OWNERS:The CITY OF GRAPEVINE,Texas,a municipal TENANT: corporation � The City of GRAPEVINE, s By: % r �� � �hhl'iIa Garrison By: l Sprint Spectrum L.P. Name: Roger Nelson Director of Site Development, South Central Region Its: City Manager Appr to form: City Attorney John F. Boyle, Jr. Ground and Tower Lease—North Texas(5/20/96v2) B- 1 Printed: 7/11/0,11:3 pm) EXHIBIT Al EXHIBIT L.— TO .EXA � /Q¢°°*..m -3‘ Page of �1......� LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF DOVE WATER TOWER: Lot 1, Block A, Dove Park Addition. a[ol-acc WO RUC, SVKtI'nlrm •Xl x3NIAJdV\J:) ,?.N+rlvop °'3P M11 R7'1! A. 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