HomeMy WebLinkAbout5A02 Lease Agreement SB Bike Garage Inc.South Bend Redevelopment Commission
227 West Jefferson Boulevard, Room 1308, South Bend, Indiana
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
D ATE : October 24, 2024
FROM: Erin Michaels, Property Development Manager
SUBJECT: Lease Agreement – Main/Wayne Parking Garage
& South Bend Bike Garage Inc
Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res.
* Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller, then the
authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Approval of Lease Agreement with South Bend Bike Garage Inc
On March 28, 2024, the RDC approved the Real Estate Purchase Agreement of the parking garage located at 119
West Wayne Street commonly known as the Wayne Street Parking Garage. This property has two ground floor
retail spaces that are currently vacant.
The Lease Agreement being considered at this meeting contains the short-term commitment by the South Bend
Bike Garage to occupy and operate a community bicycle garage for 18 months without rent. The total square
footage of the proposed leased space would be approximately 1,680 square feet and is the smaller of the two
vacant suites. Four parking spaces in the garage are proposed to be reserved for the South Bend Bike Garage’s
use as well. In the proposed agreement there is an option for a renewal of the lease for a period of 2 years on
the same terms except that rent will be negotiated for the extended timeframe.
The South Bend Bike Garage is a community bicycle garage that offers services such as repairing bicycles,
educating customers and volunteers on bicycle repair, selling repaired donated bicycles and allowing volunteers
who work 6 hours in the Garage to earn their own bicycle.
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
10-24-2024
LEASE
This Lease ("Lease") is made effective as of _________ (the "Effective Date"), by and
between the City of South Bend, Indiana, Department of Redevelopment, acting by and through
its governing body the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (the "Landlord"), and South Bend
Bike Garage Inc, an Indiana Nonprofit Corporation (the "Tenant") (each a "Party," and together,
the "Parties").
RECITALS
A.Landlord exists and operates pursuant to the Redevelopment of Cities and Towns
Act of 1953, as amended, being I.C. 36-7-14 (the "Act").
B.Landlord owns certain real property and improvements located in South Bend,
Indiana, commonly referred to as 119 W. Wayne Street (the "Property"), and more particularly
described in the attached Exhibit A.
C.Landlord and Tenant desire to enter into a lease , under which Landlord will lease
to Tenant a portion of the Property comprised of approximately 1,680 square feet of
commercial space located on the first (main) floor of the building and including the lower
(basement) level
D.The term of the Lease of the Premises shall be eighteen (18) months.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth in
this Lease, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS
1.1. Basic Lease Provisions. The following basic provisions of this Lease (the "Basic
Lease Provisions") constitute an integral part of this Lease and are set forth in this Section 1.1 for
the convenience of the Parties. The following Basic Lease Provisions shall be applied to and
construed with the other relevant terms of this Lease and the Lease as a whole.
(a)Premises: Defined in Section 2.1, consisting of
approximately 1,680 square feet of commercial
space located on the ground floor and including
the lower level within the Building commonly
referred to as 119 W. Wayne Street.
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(b)Term:
(c)Tenant's Use:
Eighteen (18) months, as provided for in Section
3.1.
Retail operation and other ancillary functions
associated with such operation.
(d)Landlord's
Mailing Address:
(e)Tenant's Mailing
Address:
(f)Building
1400 S. County-City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Attn: DCI Executive Director
1441 N Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46617
Attn: Steven Burnside
The eastern-most retail suite located on the
Property and in which the Premises is situated,
commonly referred to as 119 W. Wayne Street,
South Bend, Indiana
ARTICLE II
PREMISES
2.1. Premises. Landlord, in consideration of the covenants to be performed by Tenant,
and Tenant’s activation of the Premises, hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from
Landlord, that certain Premises located in the Building and described in Exhibit B, subject to the
terms and conditions of this Lease. Landlord reserves the right, with respect to the Building, to
modify, increase or decrease the number, location, dimension, size, and height of other premises
within the Building and other improvements in the Building; and the identity and type of other
tenants of the Building. Tenant's interest in the Premises is and shall be subject to all easements,
restrictions, liens, encumbrances, rights-of-way, or other matters now or hereafter of record
affecting the Premises or the Building.
2.2. Common Areas. Tenant shall have the right, in common with all other tenants in
the Building, to use the areas in and around the Building designated by Landlord from time to time
as common areas (the "Common Areas"). Landlord shall operate, maintain and insure the Common
Areas for their intended purposes in such a manner as Landlord shall determine to be necessary or
appropriate, including, without limitation, that Landlord at any time may close or change any part
of the Common Areas as Landlord determines to be necessary or appropriate. Tenant understands
that Landlord does not control the sidewalks located in the S. Main Street and W. Wayne Street
rights of way. Tenant shall be required to file any request for use of a portion of the sidewalk area
for its business operations with the South Bend Board of Public Works, and shall comply with
any laws, regulations, or other restrictions applicable to the sidewalk area uses, including, but not
limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
2.3. Quiet Enjoyment. Landlord warrants that it is the owner in fee simple of the
Premises, and that it has full right and authority to enter into this Lease, subject to all easements,
restrictions, liens, encumbrances, rights-of-way and other matters of record. Landlord agrees that
if Tenant observes all of the terms and conditions of, and performs all of its obligations under, this
Lease, then, at all times during the Term, subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Tenant
shall have the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of possession of the Premises, without any manner of
hindrance from Parties claiming under, by, or through Landlord.
ARTICLE III
TERM
3.1. Term. The term of this Lease will commence on the Effective Date and end on that
date that is Eighteen (18) months after the Effective Date, unless earlier terminated in accordance
with the provisions of this Lease (the "Termination Date").
3.2. Renewal Option. Provided that no Event of Default, as hereinafter defined, or any
facts which with the giving of notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of
Default, exists at the time of the exercise of any option to renew the Term (the "Renewal Option")
or exists at the end of the Term, Tenant may renew this Lease for an additional period of two (2)
years (the "Extended Term"), on the same terms and provisions as provided in this Lease, except
that the Rent due in the Extended Term shall be negotiated with delivery of written notice of the
exercise of such option not later than ninety (90) days before the expiration of the Term. If Tenant
fails to exercise its option to extend the Term in the time periods set forth in this Section 3.2,
Tenant's option to renew shall immediately terminate and have no further force or effect, without
further notice from Landlord.
3.3. Holding Over. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon the expiration of the
Term or earlier termination of the Lease (it being agreed that Tenant shall not be permitted to so
hold over without Landlord's written consent), Tenant shall pay Landlord for each day of such
holding over a sum equal to Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per day in which such holding over occurs, plus
any other amounts which Tenant would have been required to pay had this Lease been in effect (the
"Holdover Rent"). If Tenant holds over without Landlord's written consent for a period in excess
of thirty (30) days without any action from Landlord to dispossess Tenant, Tenant shall be deemed
to occupy the Premises on a tenancy from month-to-month at the Holdover Rent, and all other terms
and provisions of this Lease shall be applicable to such period. At any time, either Party may
terminate such tenancy from month-to-month upon written notice delivered to the other Party at
least thirty (30) days in advance. Tenant hereby waives any and all notice to which Tenant may
otherwise be entitled under the laws of the State of Indiana as a prerequisite to a suit against Tenant
for unlawful detention or possession of the Premises. Tenant shall Indemnify, as hereinafter
defined, Landlord from any Loss, as hereinafter defined, resulting from such hold over, including
without limitation any liability incurred by Landlord to any succeeding tenant of the Premises.
ARTICLE IV
RENT
4.1. Rent. For the term of this agreement, the Rent shall be free of charge. Subsequent
renewals negotiated to commence after the expiration of this Lease Term, if any, may be subject to
increased rental rates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall be responsible for Utilities, as set
forth in Section VIII, and any other services it desires for its use and benefit, including, but not limited
to, internet and security services.
ARTICLE V
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS TO THE PREMISES
5.1. Landlord Maintenance and Repairs. Landlord shall, at its expense: (a) keep the
foundations and roof of the Premises in good order, repair and condition; and (b) maintain the
exterior walls of the Premises in a structurally sound condition, except to the extent that there is
damage caused by any act or omission of Tenant or its employees, agents, contractors, invitees or
licensees, and (c) replace window glass that may be damaged or broken with glass of the same or
substantially similar quality, except to the extent that any damage or breakage is caused by any act
or omission of Tenant or its employees, agents, contractors, invitees or licensees. Landlord shall
be responsible for the replacement and maintenance of all heating, ventilating, and cooling
equipment and systems serving the Premises (the "HVAC Systems"); provided, however, that
Landlord may bill Tenant for such replacement if Landlord's consultant determines with reasonable
certainty that the need to replace the HVAC Systems was as a result of Tenant's misuse of it or
Tenant's failure to notify the Landlord of its malfunctioning. Except as provided in this Section 5.1,
Landlord shall not be obligated to make repairs, replacements or improvements of any kind to or for
the Premises, or any trade fixtures or equipment contained therein, all of which such repairs,
replacements or improvements shall be the responsibility of Tenant.
5.2. Tenant Maintenance and Repairs. Except for repairs to be performed by Landlord
pursuant to Section 5.1, Tenant shall: (a) keep the Premises clean, neat, sanitary and safe, and in
good order, repair and condition, including, without limitation, that Tenant shall make all
maintenance, repairs, alterations, additions, or replacements to the Premises and shall provide
routine janitorial services at Tenant's expense; (b) keep all glass in windows, doors, fixtures, and
other locations clean and in good order, repair, and condition, and replace interior light bulbs or
fluorescent lights as needed; and (c) paint and decorate the Premises as necessary or appropriate to
comply with the terms and conditions of this Section 5.2. Notwithstanding any provision to the
contrary, including Section 6.1, the Tenant shall be responsible for notifying the Landlord of any
damage to, malfunctioning of, or apparent repairs necessary to be made to the HVAC Systems or
to the plumbing, electrical or other systems used by or for the Premises, or any apparent structural
damage or malfunctioning. Plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair expenses which are
directly attributable to the plumbing and electrical systems utilized by and exclusively serving
Tenant shall be the responsibility of Tenant.
ARTICLE VI
ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PREMISES
6.1. Tenant Alterations.
(a)Alterations. Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, may install in the Premises
such improvements and equipment as Tenant reasonably determines to be necessary or
appropriate to conduct its business. Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, also may make non-
structural alterations or improvements to the interior of the Premises if: (i) Tenant delivers
to Landlord written notice describing the proposed alteration or improvement with
particularity and provides to Landlord copies of any plans and specifications for the alteration
or improvement; (ii) Landlord approves, in writing, of the proposed alteration or
improvement; and (c) on the Termination Date, Tenant surrenders the part of the Premises
altered or improved in as good a condition as on the Effective Date. Tenant shall not, without
the prior written consent of Landlord, make any: (1) alterations, improvements, or additions
of or to the exterior of the Premises; or (2) except as described above, structural or other
alterations, improvements, or additions of or to any part of the Premises. All alterations,
improvements, or additions to the Premises, exclusive of moveable equipment and furniture,
shall become the sole property of Landlord on the Termination Date.
(b)Permits. Before making any alterations, improvements, or additions, Tenant shall:
(i)obtain all permits, licenses, and approvals necessary for the completion of the
improvements, alterations, or additions; and (ii) deliver to Landlord: (A) copies of such
permits, licenses, and approvals; and (B) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord that
Tenant has procured workers' compensation, builder's risk, general liability, and personal and
property damage insurance as Landlord reasonably may require. Tenant shall, at Tenant's
sole cost and expense: (1) complete the construction of any alterations, improvements or
additions in a good and workmanlike manner and in compliance with all Laws and all permits,
licenses and approvals; and (2) assure that all contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and
suppliers performing work or supplying materials are paid in full.
(c)Liens. Tenant shall not suffer or cause the filing of any mechanic's or other
lien against the Premises or the Building. Tenant shall further not enter into any contract or
agreement that provides explicitly or implicitly that a lien may be attached against the
Premises, the Building or any improvements. If any mechanic's or other lien is filed against
the Premises, the Building, or any part thereof for work claimed to have been done for Tenant,
or materials claimed to have been furnished to Tenant, then Tenant shall: (i) cause such lien
to be discharged of record within twenty (20) days after notice of the filing by bonding or as
provided or required by law; or (ii) provide evidence satisfactory to Landlord that the lien is
being contested by proceedings adequate to prevent foreclosure of the lien, together with
indemnity satisfactory to Landlord (in an amount equal to at least one hundred fifty percent
(150%) of the claimed lien) to Landlord within thirty (30) days after notice of the filing
thereof. All liens suffered or caused by Tenant shall attach to Tenant's interest only. Nothing
in this Lease shall be deemed or construed to: (1) constitute consent to, or request of, any
Party for the performance of any work for, or the furnishing of any materials to, Tenant; or
(2)give Tenant the right or authority to contract for, authorize, or permit the performance of,
any work or the furnishing of any materials that would permit the attaching of a mechanic's
lien to the Premises or the Building or Landlord's interest therein.
ARTICLE VII
USE
7.1 Use of the Premises. Tenant shall operate the Premises for purposes of a retail
operation open to the general public under such assumed name as Tenant determines appropriate,
subject to Landlord's advance written approval, and for other associated ancillary operation purposes.
Tenant may, subject to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and approval and
limitation by the City of South Bend Board of Public Works, be permitted to use an outdoor seating
area. (See Section 7.7 of this Article). The Premises may not be used for any other purpose without
the prior written approval of the Landlord. Tenant shall not permit, allow, or cause to be conducted in
the Premises: (a) a public or private auction; or (b) a sale that would indicate to the public that Tenant:
(i)is bankrupt, (ii) is going out of business, or (iii) has lost or is preparing to terminate its possession
of the Premises. The Premises shall not be used except in a manner consistent with the general high
standards of the neighborhood and shall not be used in a disreputable or immoral manner or in
violation of federal, state or local laws or ordinances.
7.2 Compliance with Law. Tenant shall comply with all federal, state and local laws
and ordinances, lawful orders, and regulations in effect affecting the Premises, and the health,
cleanliness, safety, construction, occupancy and use of same. Tenant shall fully comply with all
federal, state and local laws and ordinances in effect prohibiting discrimination or segregation by
reason of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, or otherwise.
7.3 Operation by Tenant. Tenant covenants and agrees that it: will not place or maintain
any merchandise or vending machines outside the building on the Premises; will store garbage, trash,
rubbish and other refuse in rat-proof and insect-proof containers with adequate screening to hide
such garbage, trash, rubbish and refuse from view on the Premises and the Building, and will remove
the same frequently and regularly; will not permit any sound system to be audible or objectionable
advertising medium to be visible outside the Premises; will not commit or permit waste or a nuisance
upon the Premises; will not permit or cause objectionable odors to emanate or be dispelled from the
Premises; will not permit the loading or unloading or the parking or standing of delivery vehicles
outside any area designated therefore, nor permit any use of vehicles which will interfere with the
use of any portion of the Building; and will comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
of governmental, public, private and other authorities and agencies, including those with authority
over insurance rates, with respect to the use or occupancy of the Premises, and including, but not
limited to, the Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA") and the Americans With Disabilities
Act ("ADA"), as the same may be amended from time to time. Tenant shall not do or permit anything
to be done in and about the Building or Premises which will obstruct or interfere with the rights of
other tenants or occupants of the Building or which will increase the rate of fire insurance for the
building.
7.4 Emissions and Hazardous Materials.
(a)Emissions. Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord:
i.make, or permit to be made, any use of the Premises or any
portion thereof which emits, or permits the emission of, an unreasonable
amount of dust, sweepings, dirt, cinders, fumes or odors into the atmosphere,
the ground or any body of water, whether natural or artificial (including
without limitation rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, dams, canals, sanitary or
storm sewers, or flood control channels), which is in violation of any laws;
ii.create, or permit to be created, any sound level which will
interfere with the quiet enjoyment of any real property by any tenant or
occupant of the Building, or which will create a nuisance or violate any laws;
iii.create, or permit to be created, any ground vibration that is
discernible outside the Premises; or
iv.produce, or permit to be produced, any intense glare, light or heat except
within an enclosed or screened area and then only in such manner that the
glare, light or heat shall not be discernible outside the Premises.
(b)Hazardous Materials. Tenant shall be permitted to use and store those
Hazardous Materials, as defined below, which are used in the normal course of Tenant's Use
at the Premises, so long as such Hazardous Materials are used, stored, handled and disposed
of in compliance with applicable laws. Subject to the exception contained in the preceding
sentence, Tenant shall not, without the prior written consent of Landlord, cause or permit,
knowingly or unknowingly, any Hazardous Material to be brought or remain upon, kept,
used, discharged, leaked, or emitted in or about, or treated at, the Premises or the Building.
As used in this Lease, "Hazardous Material(s)" shall mean any hazardous, toxic, infectious
or radioactive substance, material, matter or waste which is or becomes regulated by any
federal, state or local law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, code or any other governmental
restriction or requirement, and shall include, but not be limited to, asbestos, petroleum
products, and the terms "Hazardous Substance" and "Hazardous Waste" as defined in the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, 42
U.S.C. Sec. 9601 et seq. ("CERCLA"), and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6901 et seq. ("RCRA"), and the term "Hazardous Chemical" as
defined in OSHA (hereinafter "Environmental Laws").
In addition to, an in no way limiting, Tenant's duties and obligations under this Lease,
should Tenant breach any of its duties and obligations as set forth in this Section 7.4(b), or if
the presence of any Hazardous Material(s) on the Premises results in contamination of the
Premises, the Building, any land other than the Building, the atmosphere, or any water or
waterway (including without limitation groundwater), or if contamination of the Premises or
of the Building by any Hazardous Material(s) otherwise occurs for which Tenant is otherwise
legally liable to Landlord for damages resulting therefrom, Tenant shall Indemnify, as
hereinafter defined, Landlord from and against any Loss, as hereinafter defined, arising
during or after the Term as a result of such contamination. The term "Loss," in this Section
7.4(b) includes, without limitation, costs and expenses incurred in connection with any
investigation of site conditions or any cleanup, remediation, removal, fines, monitoring, or
restoration work required or imposed by any federal, state or local governmental agency or
political subdivision because of the presence of Hazardous Material(s) on or about the
Premises or the Building, or because of the presence of Hazardous Material(s) anywhere else
which came or otherwise emanated from Tenant or the Premises. The indemnification
contained in this Section 7.4(b) shall survive the Termination Date.
7.5 Rights Reserved to Landlord. Landlord shall have the following rights exercisable
upon reasonable prior notice, but without liability to Tenant for damage or injury to property,
person, or business (all claims or damage being hereby released), and without effecting a
constructive eviction or disturbance of Tenant's use or possession or giving rise to any claim for
offsets or abatement of rent:
(a)To change the name or street address of the Building;
(b)To install and maintain signs on the exterior and interior of the Building,
which signs will not affect the access to or visibility of the Premises or Tenant's signs;
(c)To designate and/or approve, prior to installation, all types of window
coverings, awnings, covered entrances and signs and lettering (in accordance with Section 7.6)
on windows and building exteriors and elsewhere visible from the sidewalk around the
Building, and to control all internal lighting that may be visible from outside the Building;
(d)To have pass keys to the Building, Premises, and all portions thereof;
(e)To grant to anyone the exclusive right to conduct any business or render any
service in the Building if such exclusive right shall not operate to exclude Tenant from the
use expressly permitted in Section 7.1;
(f)To decorate, remodel, repair, alter or otherwise prepare the Premises for re-
occupancy during the last three (3) months of the Term, but only if during or prior to such time
Tenant vacates the Premises, or (ii) at any time after Tenant abandons the Premises;
(g)To enter the Premises to make inspections, repairs, alterations, or additions in
or to the Premises, or during the final three (3) months of the Term to exhibit the Premises to
prospective tenants, purchasers, or others, at reasonable hours and at any time in the event of
an emergency, and to perform any acts related to the safety protection, preservation, re-
letting, sale or improvement of the Premises;
(h)To require all persons entering or leaving the Premises during such hours as
Landlord may from time to time reasonably determine to identify themselves to a watchman
by registration or otherwise and to establish their right to enter and to exclude or expel any
peddler, solicitor, or unruly or loud person at any time from the Premises;
(i)To close the Premises during time of emergency and, subject to Tenant's right
to admittance under such regulations as shall be prescribed from time to time by Landlord, after
regular business hours Emergency shall include a health epidemic or quarantine as declared
by an authorized federal, state or local official;
(j)To approve the weight, size and location of safes and other heavy equipment
and articles in and about the Premises and to require all such items to be moved in and out of
the Premises only at such times and in such manner as Landlord shall direct and in all events
at Tenant's sole risk and responsibility;
(k)With prior written notice to Tenant and without the interruption of Tenant's
business, to decorate, alter, repair or improve the Building at any time, and Landlord and its
representative for that purpose may enter on and about the Building with such materials as
Landlord may deem necessary, may erect scaffolding and all other necessary structures on or
about the Building and may close or temporarily suspend operations of entrances, doors,
corridors, elevators and other facilities. Tenant waives any claim for damages including the
loss of business resulting from such action by Landlord, but in the exercise of its rights
under this subparagraph, Landlord shall not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of
Tenant's business and shall provide access to the Premises for Tenant's customers and staff
during business hours;
(l)To erect a barrier to access of the basement area during any portion of the
Lease Term that Tenant has not exercised its option to occupy that space; and
(m)To do or permit to be done any work in or about the Building or any adjacent or
nearby building, land, street or alley.
7.6 Exterior Signs. Tenant shall comply with all zoning regulations and other state and
local laws governing the installation and use of exterior signs and window and door graphics, and
Landlord's approval shall be required in advance of installation, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
7.7 Parking. During the term of this Lease, the Landlord will designate four (4) spaces
on the ground floor of the parking garage for use by the Tenant by its employees, volunteers, and/or
a trailer for storage, provided, however, that no vehicle or trailer may exceed the length or width
of the designated parking space(s).
ARTICLE VIII
UTILITIES
8.1. Utility Services. Landlord shall provide the necessary mains, meters, and conduits
for water and sewer facilities and electric service to the Premises, as well as water for operation of
the heat pumps located in the Premises. Tenant shall: (a) promptly pay all charges for sewer, water,
gas, electricity, telephone, and other utility services used in, on, at, or from, the Premises (the
"Utility Charges"); and (b) deliver to Landlord, upon demand, receipts or other satisfactory
evidence of payment of the Utility Charges. Landlord will not provide internet service. Any
equipment related to such service must be set up and maintained by the Tenant.
8.2 Landlord’s Reserved Rights. With prior written notice to Tenant, Landlord reserves
the right to suspend or reduce the services of heating, elevators, plumbing, electrical, air
conditioning or other mechanical systems in the Building when necessary by reason of
governmental regulations, civil commotion, riot, accident or emergency, or for repairs, alterations
or improvements which are in the reasonable judgment of Landlord desirable or necessary, or for
any other reason beyond the power or control of Landlord (including without limitation, the
unavailability of fuel or energy or compliance by Landlord with any applicable laws, rules or
regulations relating thereto), without liability in damages and without any reduction in rent payable
by Tenant. The exercise of such right by Landlord shall not constitute an actual or constructive
eviction in whole or in part, nor entitle Tenant to any abatement or diminution of Rent, relieve
Tenant from any of Tenant's obligations under this Lease, or impose any liability upon Landlord
or its agents by reason of inconvenience or annoyance to tenant or injury to or interruption of
Tenant's business or otherwise. Landlord shall not in any way be liable or responsible to Tenant
for any loss, damage or expense which Tenant may sustain or incur if, during the Lease Term and
for reasons beyond the control of Landlord, either the quality or character of electric current is
changed or is no longer available or suitable for Tenant's requirements.
ARTICLE IX
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
9.1. Tenant's Liability Insurance. Tenant, at its expense, shall maintain during the Term,
commercial general liability insurance on the Premises covering Tenant as the named insured and
identifying Landlord as an "additional insured" with terms satisfactory to Landlord and with
companies qualified to do business in the State, for limits of not less than $100,000.00 for bodily
injury, including death resulting therefrom, and personal injury for any one (1) occurrence,
$1,000,000.00 property damage insurance, or a combined single limit in the amount of
$5,000,000.00. At all times, Tenant shall maintain limits naming Landlord as an "additional
insured" in an amount sufficient to cover any possible liability Landlord may have pursuant the
amounts set forth at Indiana Code § 34-13-3-4, as the same may be amended, superseded or
recodified from time to time.
9.2 Coverage Verification. All policies of insurance required by this Article to be
maintained by Tenant shall: (a) be in a form, and maintained with an insurer, reasonably satisfactory
to Landlord; and (b) provide that such policies shall not be subject to cancellation, termination, or
change without written notice to Landlord at least thirty (30) days in advance. Tenant shall
deposit with Landlord the policy or policies of insurance required to be maintained by Tenant
pursuant to this Article, or proper certificates of such insurance, duly executed by the insurance
company or the general agency writing such policies and effective not later than the
Commencement Date. Tenant shall deposit appropriate renewal or replacement policies or
certificates with Landlord not less than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any such policy or
policies. Tenant shall also furnish Landlord with certificates evidencing such coverages from time
to time upon Landlord's request. If Tenant shall fail to timely procure or renew any of the insurance
required under this Article, Landlord may obtain replacement coverage and the cost of same shall
be payable by Tenant with the next installment of Rent thereafter becoming due and payable.
9.3. Indemnity.
(a)Definition of Loss. The term "Loss," as used throughout this Lease, shall mean
any and all claims, demands, damages, expenses, fees, costs, fines, penalties, suits,
proceedings, actions, causes of action, and losses of any and every kind and nature (including,
without limitation, sums paid in settlement of claims and for attorney's fees and court costs).
(b)Definition of Indemnify. The term "Indemnify," as used throughout this Lease,
shall mean that Tenant shall indemnify Landlord, save it harmless and, at Landlord's option,
defend Landlord, and its contractors, agents, employees, members, managers, officers, and
mortgagees, if any, from any Loss arising out of the condition specified in the particular
indemnity provision.
(c)General Indemnity. Except for loss, injury or damage caused solely by the
willful misconduct or gross negligence of Landlord, its employees, contractors, or agents,
Tenant covenants to Indemnify Landlord for any Loss in connection with or arising from any
use or condition of the Premises or occasioned wholly or in part by any act or omission of
Tenant, its agents contractors, employees, licensees, invitees or visitors, occurring on or about
the Premises and in the case of Tenant, its agents, contractors or employees occurring on or
about the Building. Except for loss, injury or damage caused by the negligent acts or willful
misconduct of Tenant, its employees, contractors, invitees, licensees, visitors or agents,
Landlord covenants to Indemnify Tenant, and save it harmless, from and against any and all
claims, actions, damages, injuries, accidents, liability and expense, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, in connection with or arising from, or occasioned wholly or in part by, any act
or omission of Landlord, its agents, contractors or employees occurring on or about the
Building, excluding the Premises.
(d)Covenant to Hold Harmless. Landlord shall be defended and held harmless
by Tenant from any liability or claims for damages to any person or any property in or upon
the Premises unless caused by the willful act of Landlord, including but not limited to the
person and property of Tenant and its officers, agents, employees, and shall pay all expenses
incurred by Landlord in defending any such claim or action, including without limitation
attorney fees of Landlord and any judgment or court costs. All property kept, stored or
maintained in the Premises shall be so kept, stored or maintained solely at the risk of Tenant.
Except for loss, injury or damage caused solely by the willful misconduct or gross negligence
of Landlord, its employees, contractors, or agents, the Landlord shall not be liable for damage
caused by hidden defects or failure to keep said Premises in repair, and shall not be liable for
any damage done or occasioned by or from plumbing, gas, water, steam, or other pipes, or
sewerage, or the bursting or leaking of plumbing or of any plumbing or heating fixtures or
waste or soil pipe existing in connection with the Building or Premises, nor for damage
occasioned by water, nor for any damages arising from negligence of co-tenants or other
occupants of the Building, or the agents, employees or servants of any of them, or of any
owners or occupants of adjacent or contiguous property. Landlord shall also not be liable for
any injury to the Tenant, its employees and agents or any other person, occurring on said
Premises, irrespective of whether said injury is caused by a defect in said Premises or by
reasons of said Premises becoming out of repair or arising from any other cause whatsoever,
and the Landlord shall not be liable for damage to Tenant's property or to the property of any
other person which may be located in or upon said Premises and the Tenant agrees to
indemnify, defend, and save harmless the Landlord from any and all claims arising out of
injuries to persons or property occurring on said Premises.
9.4. Release of Subrogation. Each Party hereto does hereby release and discharge the
other Party from any liability, which the released Party would have had (but for this section) to the
releasing Party, arising out of or in connection with any accident or occurrence or casualty: (a)
which is or would be covered by a fire and extended-coverage policy with vandalism and malicious
mischief endorsement or by a sprinkler leakage or water damage policy, regardless of whether or
not such coverage is being carried by the releasing Party, and (b) to the extent of recovery under
any other casualty, which accident, occurrence or casualty may have resulted in whole or in part
from any act or neglect of the released Party, its officers, agents or employees; and insofar as Tenant
is the releasing Party, it will also release the other tenants in the Building from any such liability
as if the other tenants were each a released Party under this section. Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Lease to the contrary, Landlord shall not be liable for any damage to person or
Party arising from the negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of any other tenant or
occupant of the Building and Tenant hereby expressly waives any claim for such damages.
ARTICLEX
CASUALTY AND CONDEMNATION
10.1. Casualty.
(a)Insubstantial Damage. If the Premises is damaged by fire or any other casualty
(the "Casualty Damage"), and the estimated cost to repair such Casualty Damage is less than
fifty percent (50%) of the estimated cost to replace the Premises, then Landlord shall repair
such Casualty Damage so long as sufficient insurance proceeds recovered as a result of such
Casualty Damage remain after deducting the amount of any expenses incurred in collecting
the insurance proceeds. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, in no event
shall Landlord be required to repair or replace: (1) the improvements to the Premises made
by Tenant; or (2) any trade fixtures, equipment, or inventory of Tenant (or any other person
or entity) located on, in, or about the Premises.
(b)Substantial Damage. If: (i) there is Casualty Damage to the Premises, and the
cost to repair such Casualty Damage is equal to or greater than fifty percent (50%) of the
estimated cost to replace the Premises; or (ii) there is Casualty Damage to the Building of
which the Premises is a part, and the cost to repair such Casualty Damage is equal to or greater
than twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost to replace the Building; then Landlord may elect
either to: (1) repair or rebuild the Premises, or the Building of which the Premises is a part;
or (2) terminate this Lease upon delivery of written notice to Tenant within ninety (90) days
after the occurrence of the Casualty Damage.
(c)Partial Abatement of Base Rent. Base Rent shall be abated proportionately
(based upon the proportion that the unusable space in the Premises due to the Casualty
Damage bears to the total space in the Premises) for each day that the Premises or any part
thereof is unusable by reason of any Casualty Damage.
(d)Repair of Tenant Improvements. If Landlord is required or elects to repair
the Premises, then Tenant shall repair or replace: (i) the alterations, improvements, and
additions to the Premises made by Tenant; and/or (ii) any equipment of Tenant located on,
in, or about the Premises.
(e)Notice. Tenant shall give Landlord prompt written notice of any Casualty
Damage in or to the Premises, or to the Common Areas of which Tenant has knowledge.
ARTICLE XI
SURRENDER
11.1. Surrender of Leased Premises. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided in
this Article XI, Tenant shall surrender and deliver up the Premises, together with all property
affixed to the Premises, to Landlord at the expiration or other termination of this Lease or of
Tenant's right to possession hereunder, without fraud or delay, in good order, condition and repair
except for reasonable wear and tear after the last necessary repair, replacement, or restoration is
made by Tenant, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, and without any payment or
allowance whatsoever by Landlord on account of any improvements made by Tenant.
11.2. Removal of Certain Property. All moveable equipment and furniture furnished by
or at the expense of Tenant shall be removed by or on behalf of Tenant at or prior to the expiration
or other termination of this Lease or of Tenant's right of possession hereunder, but only if, and to
the extent, that the removal thereof will not cause physical injury or damage to the Premises or
necessitate changes or repairs to the same. Tenant shall repair and restore any injury or damage
to the Premises arising from such removal so as to return the Premises to the condition described
in Section 11.1 above, or alternatively, at Landlord's discretion, Tenant shall pay or cause to be
paid to Landlord one hundred ten percent (110%) of the cost of repairing or restoring injury or
damage which costs shall be deemed due and payable as of the date on which surrender by Tenant
is required under this Lease.
11.3. Property Not Removed. Any personal property of Tenant which shall remain in or
upon the Premises after Tenant has surrendered possession of the Premises shall be deemed to have
been abandoned by Tenant, and at the option of Landlord, such property: (a) shall be retained by
Landlord as its property; (b) shall be disposed of by Landlord in such manner as Landlord shall
determine, without accountability to any person; or (c) shall be removed by Tenant within three
(3) business days at Tenant's expense upon written request from Landlord; provided, however, that
if Tenant fails to remove such property within such timeframe, Landlord may remove such property
at Tenant's expenses, charging Tenant one hundred ten percent (110%) of the costs incurred by
Landlord to remove said items, which funds shall be due immediately upon notification of Tenant of
such charges. Landlord shall not be responsible for any loss or damage occurring to any property
owned by Tenant remaining in the Premises after Tenant surrenders possession thereof.
11.4. Survival of Terms. The terms of this Article XI shall survive any termination of
this Lease.
ARTICLE XII
DEFAULT
12.1. Events of Default. Each and all of the following events shall be deemed an "Event
of Default" by Tenant under this Lease:
(a)Insurance Not Maintained. Any failure to maintain the insurance coverages
required to be maintained by Tenant under this Lease.
(b)All Other Lease Violations. Tenant's failure to perform or observe any other
covenant, condition, or agreement of this Lease, which failure is not cured by Tenant within
thirty (30) days after the giving of notice thereof by Landlord specifying the items in default.
(c)Falsification of Information. If Tenant or any agent of tenant falsifies any
report in any material respect or misrepresents other information in any material respect
required to be furnished to Landlord pursuant to this Lease.
(d)Merger or Consolidation. If Tenant is merged or consolidated with any other
entity, or there is a transfer of a controlling interest in Tenant, which is not consented to in
writing by Landlord.
(e)Tenant's Dissolution or Liquidation. The commencement of steps or
proceedings toward the dissolution, winding up, or other termination of the existence of
Tenant or toward the liquidation of its assets, which includes Tenant's failure to maintain a
business license or any other license in accordance with state or local law.
(f)Assignment or Attachment. The making of an assignment by Tenant of
Tenant's obligations hereunder for the benefit of its creditors, or if in any other manner
Tenant's interest in this Lease passes to another by operation of law, including, without
limitation, by attachment, execution, or similar legal process, which is not discharged or
vacated within thirty (30) days, except as permitted under this Lease.
(g)Appointment of Receiver or Trustee. The appointment of a receiver or trustee
for the business or property of Tenant, unless such appointment shall be vacated within ten
(10)days after its entry.
(h)Inability to Pay. The admission in writing by Tenant of its inability to pay its
debts when due.
(i)As Otherwise Provided. The occurrence of any other event described as a
default elsewhere in the Lease or any amendment thereto, regardless of whether such event
is defined as an "Event of Default."
12.2. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Landlord, without notice
to Tenant in any instance (except where expressly provided for below or by applicable law) may
do any one or more of the following:
(a)Termination of Lease. Landlord may terminate this Lease, by written notice
to Tenant, without any right by Tenant to reinstate its right by payment of Rent due
or other performance of the terms and conditions hereof. Upon such termination, Tenant shall
immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord, and Landlord shall, in addition
to all other rights and remedies that Landlord may have, immediately become entitled to
receive from Tenant: (i) an amount equal to the aggregate of all Rent which then remains due
to Landlord but unpaid by Tenant; (ii) reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord
in connection with a re-entry or taking of possession of the Premises; (iii) reasonable costs
and expenses incurred by Landlord in connection with making alterations and repairs for the
purpose of re-letting the Premises; and (iv) reasonable attorneys' fees.
(b)Termination of Possessory Rights. Landlord may terminate Tenant's rights to
possession of the Premises without terminating this Lease or Tenant's obligations hereunder
and Tenant shall continue to be obligated to pay all Rent which then remains due to Landlord
but unpaid by Tenant and Tenant shall continue to be obligated for future Rent as the same
comes due under this Lease.
(c)Acceleration of Rent. Landlord may, whether it terminates the Lease or
Tenant's possessory rights to the Premises, accelerate and declare immediately due all of the
Rent that otherwise would have been due from the date of the Event of Default through the
stated expiration date of the Term or Extended Term, the option for which has been exercised.
(d)Other Remedies. Pursue any legal or equitable remedy allowed by applicable
laws of the State.
12.3. Failure to Surrender. If Tenant fails to surrender the Premises upon expiration of
the Term or earlier termination of the Lease pursuant to Section 12.2(a), or termination of Tenant's
possession rights, the provisions of Section 3.3 shall apply, and Landlord may, without further
notice and with or without process of law, enter upon and re-enter the Premises and possess and
repossess itself thereof, by force, summary proceedings, ejectment or otherwise, and may
dispossess Tenant and remove Tenant and all other persons and property from the Premises and
may have, hold and enjoy the Premises and Tenant's property under Section 11.3 of Article XI,
and the right to receive all rental and other income of and from the same.
12.4. Reimbursement of Landlord's Costs in Exercising Remedies. Landlord may recover
from Tenant, and Tenant shall pay to Landlord upon demand, such reasonable and actual costs and
expenses as Landlord may incur in recovering possession of the Premises, placing the same in good
order and condition and repairing and altering the same for reletting, and all other reasonable and
actual costs and expenses, commissions and charges incurred by Landlord in reletting and otherwise
exercising any remedy provided herein or as a result of any Event of Default by Tenant hereunder
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees).
12.5. Remedies Are Cumulative. No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved
to Landlord is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy herein or by law provided, but
each shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right or remedy given herein or now or
hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
ARTICLE XIII
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
13.1. Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall not assign, sublet, mortgage, encumber,
or in any manner transfer, in whole or in part, any interest in this Lease or the Premises, or otherwise
allow the occupancy or possession of the Premises by any person or entity other than Tenant.
13.2. Assignment by Landlord. Landlord, at any time and from time to time, may assign
its interest in this Lease, and, if: (a) Landlord assigns its interest in this Lease; and (b) the assignee
assumes all of the obligations of Landlord under the terms and conditions of this Lease; then
Landlord and its successors and assigns (other than the assignee of this Lease) shall be released
from any and all liability hereunder.
ARTICLE XIV
ATTORNMENT, SUBORDINATION, AND ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
14.1. Attornment. In the event any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of, or in
the event of conveyance by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure of, or in the event of exercise of the power
of sale under any mortgage made by Landlord covering the Premises, Tenant hereby attorns to the
successor-in-interest of Landlord and covenants and agrees to execute an instrument in writing
reasonably satisfactory to same whereby Tenant attorns to such successor-in-interest and
recognizes such successor-in-interest as Landlord hereunder.
14.2. Subordination.
(a)Landlord shall have the right at any time and from time-to-time to create
security interests in the form of a mortgage, deed of trust or other similar lien or encumbrance
(a "Mortgage") upon or affecting Landlord's fee estate in the Premises, or any part thereof,
and the rights of Tenant under this Lease shall be subject and subordinate to any such
Mortgage; provided, however, that in the event of any foreclosure or sale under any such
Mortgage or the delivery by Landlord of any deed-in-lieu of foreclosure to the holder of any
such Mortgage, then the holder of any such Mortgage agrees not to disturb Tenant's possession
so long as Tenant is not in default under the terms of this Lease beyond any notice and/or cure
periods provided for under this Lease and attorns to such holder or the foreclosure purchaser
as Landlord under this Lease. Said subordination shall be self-operative and no further
instrument of subordination shall be necessary unless required by any such Mortgage holder,
in which event Tenant agrees to, within ten (10) days after request by Landlord or the
Mortgage holder, execute any agreement reasonably required by such Mortgage holder to
memorialize said subordination and to memorialize the terms of any related agreements
between Tenant and such Mortgage holder. Any holder of any such Mortgage is herein
referred to as "Landlord's Mortgagee(s)." Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Landlord's
Mortgagee may at any time subordinate its Mortgage to this Lease without Tenant's consent
by notice in writing to Tenant, and thereupon this Lease shall be deemed prior to such
Mortgage without regard to their respective dates of execution and delivery and, in that event,
such Landlord's Mortgagee shall have the same rights with respect to this Lease as though it
had been executed prior to the execution and delivery of any such Mortgage and had been
assigned to such Landlord's Mortgagee.
(b)This Lease shall be subject to and subordinate to all easements, restrictions,
liens, encumbrances, rights-of-way, or other matters affecting the Premises of record.
14.3. Estoppel Certificates. Tenant and Landlord agree to execute and deliver, within ten
(10) days after a request by the other Party, a statement, in writing, certifying to Landlord and/or
any Party designated by Landlord, or Tenant and/or any Party designated by Tenant, as the case
may be, that: (a) this Lease is in full force and effect; (b) the Commencement Date; (c) that Rent
is paid currently without any off-set or defense thereto, (d) the amount of Rent, if any, paid in
advance; (e) that there are no known uncured defaults by Landlord or Tenant, or stating those
known and claimed, provided that, in fact, such facts are accurate and ascertainable, and (f) any
other information reasonably requested.
ARTICLE XV
MISCELLANEOUS
15.1. Recordation. The Parties agree that this lease shall not be recorded, but upon the
request of either Party, a Memorandum of Lease shall be prepared by Landlord, and shall be
promptly executed, delivered, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, and
the costs of recordation shall be charged to the Party requesting the Memorandum of Lease.
15.2. Notices. Any notice, demand, request or other instrument (any "Notice") which
may be or is required to be given under this Lease shall be in writing and shall be deemed given
and received: (a) on the date of delivery when delivered in person (with receipt for delivery); (b)
three (3) business days after deposit with the U.S. Postal Service, when sent by United States
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (c) on the next business
day following deposit of any such Notice with a national overnight delivery carrier (with
receipt evidencing such delivery) such as, but not limited to, Federal Express or United Postal
Service. Any Notice to be delivered in person or by mail shall be addressed: (a) if to Landlord,
at the address set forth in Section 1.l(d) hereof (with a copy to South Bend Legal Department,
1200 S. County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601, Attn: Corporation
Counsel), or at such other address as Landlord may designate by written notice; and (b) if to
Tenant, at the address set forth in Section 1.l(e) hereof, or at such other address as Tenant may
designate by written notice.
15.3. Waiver. One or more waivers of any covenant or condition by Landlord shall
not be construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same covenant or condition, and the
consent or approval by Landlord to or of any act by Tenant requiring Landlord's consent or
approval shall not be deemed to render unnecessary Landlord's consent or approval to or of
any subsequent similar act by Tenant.
15.4. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Lease and the exhibits attached hereto
(which exhibits are incorporated herein by reference) set forth all the covenants, promises,
agreements, conditions and understandings between Landlord and Tenant concerning the
Premises, and there are no covenants, promises, agreements, conditions or understandings,
either oral or written, between Landlord and Tenant other than as are herein set forth. No
alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Lease shall be binding upon Landlord or
Tenant unless reduced to writing and signed by authorized representatives of both Landlord
and Tenant.
15.5. Dispute Resolution: Remedies Cumulative. Any litigation over the terms or
performance of this Lease will be commenced in the courts of St. Joseph County, Indiana. In
any legal proceeding concerning this Lease, each Party irrevocably waives the right to trial by
jury with respect to any and all causes of action, counterclaims, and disputes. The rights and
remedies of Landlord and Tenant hereunder shall be cumulative, and no one of them shall be
deemed or construed as exclusive of any other right or remedy hereunder, at law, or in equity.
The exercise of any one such right or remedy by Landlord or Tenant shall not impair its
standing to exercise any other such right or remedy. Unless time is of the essence, the parties
agree to submit their dispute to pre-suit mediation under Indiana ADR Rules before filing
cause of action in a court of law.
15.6. Accord and Satisfaction. No payment by Tenant or receipt by Landlord of a
lesser amount than the Rent due hereunder shall be deemed to be other than on account of the
Rent first due hereunder. No endorsement or statement on any check or letter accompanying
any check or payment of Rent shall be deemed to be an accord and satisfaction, and Landlord
may accept any such check or payment without prejudice to the right of Landlord to recover
the balance of such Rent or to pursue any other right or remedy.
15.7. Relationship. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed to create
between the Parties any relationship other than that of Landlord and Tenant.
15.8. Information. Tenant shall provide to Landlord, upon request, accurate financial
statements of Tenant certified by the highest-ranking financial officer of Tenant.
15.10 Construction. The laws of the State of Indiana shall govern the
validity, performance, and enforcement of this Lease. The invalidity or unenforceability of
any term on condition of this Lease shall not affect the other terms and conditions, and this Lease
shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable term or condition had not been
contained herein. The Parties acknowledge that this Lease was negotiated and prepared by the
Parties and their respective counsel; therefore, if any provision of this Lease requires judicial
interpretation, the court interpreting or construing such provision shall not construe it more strictly
against either Party. The captions of this Lease are for convenience only and do not in any way
limit or alter the terms and conditions of this Lease. Whenever in this Lease a singular word is
used, it also shall include the plural wherever required by the context and vice versa. All references
in this Lease to periods of days shall be construed to refer to calendar days, not business days,
unless business days are specified.
15.9. Force Majeure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, if
Landlord or Tenant is delayed in, or prevented from observing or performing any of its obligations
hereunder (other than the payment of any amount of money due hereunder) as the result of: (a) an
act or omission of the other Party; or (b) any other cause that is not within the control of the delayed
or prevented Party (including, without limitation, inclement weather, the unavailability of
materials, equipment, services or labor, and utility or energy shortages or acts or omissions of
public utility providers); then: (A) such observation or performance shall be excused for the period
of the delay; and (B) any deadlines for observation or performance shall be extended for the same
period.
15.10. Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which
when so executed shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and the
same instrument.
15.11. Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Lease,
and all of the terms and conditions hereof, shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of Landlord and Tenant. All
indemnities set forth herein shall survive the Termination Date.
15.12. Authority. Each person executing this Lease represents and warrants that: (a)
he or she has been authorized to execute and deliver this Lease by the entity for which he or she
is signing; and (b) this Lease is the valid and binding agreement of such entity, enforceable in
accordance with its terms.
15.13. Exculpation. If there is a breach or default by Landlord under this Lease,
Tenant shall look solely to the equity interest of Landlord in the Premises and any rentals
derived therefrom; provided that in no event shall any judgment be sought or obtained against
any individual person or entity comprising Landlord.
15.14. Equal Opportunity Obligation. Tenant agrees not to (1) discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment, to be employed by Tenant with respect to his or her
hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment or any matter directly or indirectly
related to employment, because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, handicap, national origin,
or ancestry, or (2) violate the City of South Bend Human Rights Ordinance. Pursuant to the
policy of the City's Inclusive Procurement and Contracting Plan, Tenant agrees to identify and
do business with qualified and available minority business enterprises whenever possible.
15.15. Anti-Collusion Requirement. By executing this Lease, Tenant certifies that
it has not, nor has any member, employer, representative or agent of its firm, directly or
indirectly, entered into or offered to enter into any combination, collusion, or agreement to
receive or pay, that it has not received nor paid any sum of money or other consideration for
the negotiation and execution of this Lease other than that which is set out herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Lease as of
the Effective Date stated above.
"LANDLORD"
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
by and through the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission
Troy Warner, President
ATTEST:
Vivian G. Sallie, Secretary
Date: _______________________
“TENANT”
SOUTH BEND BIKE GARAGE,
An Indiana Nonprofit Corporation
_______________________________
By: [NAME]
_____________________________________
Its: [TITLE]
Date:_____________________
10-24-2024
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Property
Lots 289, 290 & 291 Original Plat Town of South Bend & S 1/2 Vac Alley 01-02 Alley Vac
Ord 9159-00
EXHIBIT B
Description of Premises
Approximately 1,680 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor, and any square
footage of storage space on the lower level (basement) all of which is within the Building
commonly referred to as 119 W Wayne Street.