- 1 - STATE OF _______________COUNTY OF _____________ LEASE FOR WATER TOWER SPACE BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that effective this ____ day of ____________, 20__,
the following contract of lease is hereby entered by and between the following parties: LESSOR:(hereinafter referred to as "Lessor")and LESSEE:(hereinafter referred to as "Lessee") W I T N E S S E T H :1.LEASED PROPERTY. Lessor does hereby lease and permit Lessee to enter upon, use and
occupy for the sole purpose and on the conditions herein set forth, a certain portion of a water tower located
in _______________________________ as described on Exhibit “A” together with an easement for
ingress, egress and utilities, as more fully described on Exhibit “B”. The water tower, land and/or facilities
to be used by the Lessee are referred to as the "Leased Premises" and is shown on a survey/site drawings
attached hereto in globo as Exhibit “C”. The attachment of Lessee’s antenna to Lessor’s water tower is
shown on the drawings attached hereto as Exhibit “D”.
2.TERM. The primary term of this agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing on the
effective date hereof and remaining in effect until cancelled or terminated as provided herein.
OPTIONS TO RENEW. Lessee shall have the option to renew and extend the primary term of
this Lease for five (5) consecutive periods of five (5) years each. Each such option period shall be deemed
exercised by the Lessee unless the Lessee notifies the Lessor in writing not less than ninety (90) days prior
to the expiration of the term then in effect, or the expiration of a renewal or extension period thereof then in
effect, that Lessee does not wish to exercise this option.
3.RENT. Lessee shall pay rental under this Lease annually in advance commencing on the
inception date of this Lease, as follows:
Primary $_____________ 1st 5-year Option $_____________2nd 5-year Option$_____________3rd 5-year Option $_____________4th 5-year Option $_____________5th 5-year Option$_____________
- 2 - 4.LAWS AND REGULATIONS . Lessee agrees to comply with any and all ordinances,
regulations, and laws pertaining to the operation of its business on the Leased Premises. Lessee further
covenants and agrees to keep all improvements situated on the Leased Premises and facilities in compliance
with all rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") and the Federal
Aviation Administration ("FAA") as well as their successor organizations.
Should the FCC or the FAA terminate Lessee's right to operate its facilities, then Lessee shall have
the option to cancel this Lease after giving reasonable notice to Lessor with no further obligation to make
any further annual lease payments to Lessor.Lessee further agrees that it will not use the Leased Premises for storage or placement of any
dangerous or hazardous substances or any substances or property which would create a hazard or nuisance
to the surrounding area.Lessee agrees that it will maintain its cellular telephone facilities at its expense and in compliance
with all federal and local rules and regulations including, but not limited to, those of the FCC and the FAA,
and their successors, and in the event that Lessor fails to do so and fails to correct any deficiencies, then
Lessor shall have the option to terminate this Lease. 5.USE OF THE PREMISES. Lessee, its employees or agents, shall have the non-exclusive right
to use the Leased Premises only for the purpose expressed herein and shall not have the right to permit
others, either directly or indirectly to use the Leased Premises for any other purpose without having
obtained the prior written consent of Lessor. Lessor reserves the right to continue to use the Leased
Premises as long as such right does not interfere with the specific rights granted Lessee herein. Lessee
agrees that it will conduct its uses in such a manner so as not to materially interfere with the operations of
Lessor.
Lessee shall use the Leased Premises only for a site for Lessee's cellular telephone facilities, a
building used in connection therewith, together with all other necessary related equipment and such other
uses related to the cellular radio antennae which the Lessee intends to locate on the water tower at the
Leased Premises. Lessee’s improvements are shown on Exhibit “C”.Lessee, at all times during this Lease, shall have access to its building and on ground
improvements. Such access shall be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations of Lessor regarding
access as Lessor may from time to time deem necessary to provide for the security of Lessor’s facilities.
Neither Lessee nor its contractors shall be permitted to climb Lessor’s water tower for purposes of
attaching antenna or any maintenance work without Lessor’s prior specific approval. Lessee shall
_____________ _______________________ to obtain permission to climb Lessor’s water tower. All of
Lessee’s improvements and the method and manner of attachment of its antenna to the water tower must be
approved by Lessor’s _________________ prior to such work beginning.Lessee understands that the Premises are rented without any utilities including, but not limited to,
water, gas, electricity, sewage, drainage and telephone services; however, Lessee may install such utilities
as it desires at its sole expense. Lessor shall provide any necessary utility servitude at no cost.Lessee shall be responsible for removing and/or protecting all of its facilities, whether they be
internal or external in nature, when the Lessor conducts any water tower painting, maintenance, repair or
construction.
- 3 - 6.LIGHTING. Lessee shall use lighting on its facilities which is approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration and as may be changed and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration from time to
time during the Lease. Lessee further agrees to insure that the cellular telephone facilities aviation
obstruction marking and lighting equipment, if required, complies with the obstruction lighting and
marking requirements designated by the FCC on Lessee's radio license, and that compliance with such
requirement shall be in the manner prescribed by the FCC rules and policies.
7. INTERFERENCE. Lessee’s cellular antenna installation shall be designed, installed and
operated so as not to disrupt any emergency services transmission. If, in the opinion of Lessor, the
operation of Lessee's antenna, transmitter or related equipment causes objectionable electrical or radiation
interference to the operation or performance of any emergency services transmissions, Lessor shall give
Lessee written notice thereof specifying the nature and extent of any such interference. Lessee shall
immediately take the necessary steps to correct such interference, including the purchase and installation at
Lessee's expense of additional equipment such as filters, isolation traps, etc. Lessee must be given at least
ten (10) days notice and opportunity to correct the interference. After receiving notification Lessee agrees
not to cause any interference with facilities which are in place at the time of the commencement of the
Lease. Lessee will not be required to avoid any interference with any installations made by Lessor after
commencement of the Lease. If Lessee is unable to cure all interference problems, then Lessee’s obligation
to pay future annual rental payments shall cease and this Lease shall be terminated.
8.SPECIAL PROVISIONS.Lessee shall provide to Lessor:(1)Completed copy of FAA Form 7460 or study number, if applicable.(2)Copies of current cellular FCC licenses on the site.(3)Any other documents necessary as needed by Lessor for verification of Lessee's authority to
operate at the Leased Premises.9. TAXES. Lessee agrees to pay all taxes due and payable on the installation and/or placement of
improvements on the Leased Premises. Lessor shall continue to pay all taxes on its water tower and land, if
required by law.
10. LIENS. Lessee shall keep all of the Leased Premises and every part thereof and all improvements
at any time located thereon free and clear of any and all mechanics' and materialmen's liens for or arising
out of or in connection with work or labor done on the Leased Premises. Lessee shall at all times promptly
and fully to pay and discharge any and all claims for labor or materials on which any such lien may or
could be based, and to indemnify Lessor and all of the Leased Premises and all improvements thereon
against all such liens and claims of liens, suits or other proceedings. If Lessee desires to contest any such
lien it shall notify Lessor of its intention to do so within thirty (30) days after the filing of such lien. In such
case, and provided that Lessee shall on demand protect Lessor by a good and sufficient surety bond (or
other evidence of financial responsibility acceptable to Lessor) against any such lien and any cost, liability,
or damage arising out of such contest, Lessee shall not be in default hereunder until twenty (20) days after
the final determination of the validity thereof, within which time Lessee shall satisfy and discharge such
lien to the extent held valid; but the satisfaction and discharge of any such lien shall not, in any case, be
delayed until execution is had on any judgment rendered thereon, and such delay shall be a default of
Lessee hereunder. In the event of any such contest, Lessee shall protect and indemnify Lessor against all
loss, expense, and damage resulting therefrom.
11. DEFAULT . In the event that Lessee (a) defaults in payment of any rental due hereunder; or (b)
fails to keep or perform any other covenants herein contained; Lessee shall have a period of thirty (30) days
following receipt of written notice from Lessor of the nature of such default within which to correct such
default. If Lessee fails to take steps to correct such default within said thirty (30) day period, Lessor shall
have the right at its option to (a) cancel this Lease in accordance with law, or (b) proceed one or more times
for past due installments or rental without prejudicing its rights to proceed later for remaining installments
or (c) have recourse to any other remedy to which Lessor may be entitled by law.
- 4 - 12.PARTIES. This Lease and all its provisions hereof shall be applicable to and binding upon the
parties, their respective successors and assigns.
13.INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. Lessee hereby expressly assumes full
responsibility for all loss, damage, injury and death to person and property on the Leased Premises during
the term of this Lease caused or contributed by Lessee, its agents, employees, contractors, successors, or
assigns and agrees and covenants to hold Lessor, its agents, employees, contractors, successors and assigns
harmless from any such claim or claims arising on the Leased Premises caused or contributed by Lessee, its
agents, employees, contractors, successors and assigns. In addition, Lessee agrees to indemnify Lessor, its
agents, employees, contractors, successors and assigns for any and all liability, loss or damage Lessor, its
agents, employees, contractors, successors and assigns may suffer as a result of claims, demands, costs or
judgments arising out of Lessee's operations hereunder. Such indemnification shall include the
reimbursement to Lessor, its agents, employees, contractors, successors and assigns for attorney's fees
incurred by Lessor, its agents, employees, contractors, successors and assigns in connection with the
defense of any action covered by this indemnification.
14. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY THIRD PARTIES. Lessor shall not be liable
to Lessee for damages arising from interference, discontinuance or interruption of Lessee's operations on
the Leased Premises under this Lease which are due to acts of God or circumstances beyond Lessor's
control or the acts of other Lessees who have entered into a written lease with Lessor prior to this Lease.
"Circumstances beyond its control" shall include but shall not be limited to interference whether electrical,
radiation or physical.
15. REMOVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS. Upon termination of this Lease, whether by expiration,
cancellation, forfeiture or otherwise, Lessee shall remove from the Leased Premises all improvements
installed, placed or erected on the Leased Premises by Lessee, restoring the Leased Premises to its original
condition. Lessee shall have thirty (30) days after termination of this Lease within which to dismantle and
remove the improvements. If Lessee is prevented from removing the improvements during that time
because of the weather, public disorder or natural disaster, Lessor shall grant such additional time as shall
be reasonable under the circumstances. After the aforementioned period all improvements not removed by
Lessee shall become the property of Lessor. Cost of removal of improvements shall be borne by Lessee.
16. WAIVER . No waiver by Lessor or failure by it to require strict and punctual performance by
Lessee of any of the terms, conditions, provisions or obligations of the Lease, or any other forbearance,
sufferance, or indulgence, however long continued or under whatsoever conditions, shall constitute a
waiver by Lessor of the right at any subsequent time to strict, full and punctual performance of Lessee's
obligations hereunder.
17. INSURANCE. The Lessee shall, at its cost and expense, take out and maintain during the term of
this Lease, not less than the following insurance coverage: Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
against claims for bodily injury, including personal injury and accidental death; as well as from claims for
injury or destruction of property. The policy shall be written to include the Lessor as an additional named
insured. Not less than the following limit shall be provided: bodily injury liability, including death at
$1,000,000.00 each occurrence; property damage liability $1,000,000.00 each occurrence, $1,000,000.00
each accident. The policy shall be written by a reputable company approved by Lessor and shall provide a
thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation or change in coverage to Lessor. All policies shall include a
waiver of subrogation against Lessor and include coverage for contractual liability to specifically include
the hold harmless and indemnification provisions under Paragraph 13 of this Lease. Lessee shall furnish
certificates of insurance or other evidence satisfactory to Lessor of compliance by Lessee with the
provisions hereof at the execution of this Lease.
The insurance coverage limits set out above shall be subject to increase prior to the beginning of
each five year period of this lease provided that Lessor has requested such increase by notice to Lessee at
least thirty (30) days prior to such date. Upon such request the parties shall attempt to agree for such five
year period on reasonable and adequate limits for the nature of the risk.
- 5 - 18.SEVERABILITY. Each Paragraph of this Lease Agreement is severable from all other
Paragraphs. In the event any court of competent jurisdiction determines that any Paragraph or
subparagraph is invalid or unenforceable for any reason, all remaining Paragraphs will remain in full force
and effect.
19.INTERPRETATION. This Lease shall be interpreted according to and enforced under the laws
of the State of _______________.
20.ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease Agreement contains the entire Agreement of both parties
hereto, and no other oral or prior written agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto. This Lease
supersedes all prior agreements, contracts and misunderstandings of any kind between the parties relating
to the subject matter hereof.
21.ATTORNEY'S FEES. In the event that it becomes necessary for one party to enforce any
provisions of this Lease by legal action, the unsuccessful party agrees to pay all costs and expenses
incurred by the successful party, including reasonable attorney fees and other expenses.
22.INTEREST ON ARREARS. Lessee shall pay to Lessor on demand interest at the rate of 10%
per annum on the amount of any payment not made when due hereunder from the date due here of until
payment is received by Lessor.
23.NOTICES. All demands, notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when deposited in the United States
mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
LESSOR: Attention: LESSEE: Attention: In Testimony Whereof, Lessor has executed this act in ________________, ________________ in
the presence of the undersigned Notary Public and attesting witnesses on this ___ day of _____________,
20__. WITNESSES:LESSOR:____________________________________________By:________________________________ Its:________________________________ WITNESSES:LESSEE:____________________________________________By:________________________________ Its:________________________________
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