contract agreement
WS - D - Land Lease - City of Tiffin - Iowa Interstate Railroad
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Agreement. By occupying the Premises, CITY has deemed the Premises suitable for its
occupancy, use, and operations. CITY acknowledges and agrees that except as set forth herein,
RAILROAD has not made and specifically disclaims any representations, warranties, promises,
covenants, or guaranties of any kind or character whatsoever, whether express or implied,
concerning or with respect to the nature, quality or environmental condition of the Premises
including without limitation, the water, soil, and geology, the suitability of the Premises for any
and all activities and uses which CITY may conduct thereon.
8.01. Maintenance and Repairs. CITY covenants throughout the term of this Lease
Agreement, at its sole cost and expense, to take good care of the Premises, and to keep said
Premises in good condition and repair, including Improvements now existing or at any time erected
thereon. All work done in connection with any construction, maintenance, or repairs shall be done
in good workmanlike manner, upon obtaining any necessary licenses or permits, and in compliance
with building and zoning ordinances and with all other applicable laws or ordinances. In
performing any construction, repairs or maintenance, CITY agrees that it will pay all liens of
contractors, subcontractors, mechanics, laborers, materialmen, and other items of like character,
and will indemnify RAILROAD against all expenses, costs and charges, including bond premiums
for release of liens and attorneys’ fees and costs reasonably incurred in and about the defense of
any suit in discharging the Premises or any part thereof from any liens, judgments, or
encumbrances caused or suffered by CITY. In the event any such lien shall be made or filed, CITY
shall bond against or discharge the same within 30 days after receiving Notice the same has been
made or filed. It is understood and agreed between the parties to this Lease Agreement that the
expenses, costs and charges above referred to shall be included in any lien for Rent.
8.02 Improvements. CITY shall install a physical barrier along the South line of the
Premises as shown in Exhibit A within 30 days of the effective date. Site grading shall be such
that all site runoff is directed away from the RAILROAD’s mainline. Any other improvements
shall be submitted to RAILROAD for review.
Article IX
Termination and Default
9.0 CITY Default. Default, as it relates to CITY, means CITY’s failure to pay Rent or
failure to perform or otherwise act in accordance with any other material covenant or condition of
the Lease Agreement or as provided under Section 9.02 of this Lease. In case of default,
RAILROAD shall notify CITY of said default in accordance with the Notice provisions herein,
after which CITY has thirty (30) days from receipt of Notice to cure said default, unless, if by the
nature of the non-monetary default more than 30 days is reasonably required to cure said default,
CITY shall be provided a reasonable time period to cure said default. Upon expiration of the cure
period and if the default remains unresolved, RAILROAD may terminate this Lease Agreement
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