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CONTRACT NO.
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This Parking Lot License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this rfVA Cl-- 2018
("Effective Date)by and between the City of Fort Worth, Texas,a home-rule municipal corporation of the
State of Texas("City"),and BNSF Railway Company, a Delaware corporation("Tenant").
WHEREAS, City owns a certain piece of property known as the Alliance Maintenance Facility located
at 2000 Eagle Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177 ("Property"), which Property is managed on behalf of
City by Hillwood Properties("Property Manager"); and
WHEREAS, Tenant has requested, and the City agrees to grant to Tenant, the use of a portion of the
parking spaces on the Property in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
WITNESSETH:
1. Premises. City hereby grants Tenant the exclusive license to use approximately 3.5 acres of
the parking lot (" Eagle Lot 2") as described in Exhibit "A" located at the Alliance Maintenance Facility
for parking of automobiles, other motorized vehicles and trailers and the placement and use of a modular
office building only. Under no circumstances during the Agreement will Tenant use or cause to be used
on the Eagle Lot 2 any hazardous or toxic substances or materials, or store or dispose of any such
substances or materials on the Eagle Lot 2; provided that the presence of fuel, engine oil and hydraulic
fluids used for or stored in vehicles parked on the Eagle Lot 2 will not be deemed a violation of this
Section. Tenant shall not install signs, advertising media, and lettering on the Eagle Lot 2 without prior
written approval of City. Tenant will have access to the Eagle Lot 2 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. City
agrees to provide Tenant with reasonable prior notice in the event City desires to access the Eagle Lot 2;
provided that City may not interfere with Tenant's use of the Eagle Lot 2 in accordance with this
Agreement.
2. Condition of Eagle Lot 2. Tenant taking possession of the Eagle Lot 2 shall be conclusive
evidence that (a) the Eagle Lot 2 are suitable for the purposes and uses for which same are licensed; and
(b) Tenant waives any and all defects in and to the Eagle Lot 2, its appurtenances, and in all the
appurtenances thereto. Further, Tenant takes the Eagle Lot 2 and all appurtenances in "AS IS" condition
without warranty, expressed or implied, on the part of City. City shall not be liable to Tenant, Tenant'
agents, employees, invitees, licensees, or guests for any damage to any person or property due to the
Eagle Lot 2 or any part of any appurtenance thereof being improperly constructed or being or becoming
in disrepair.
3. Term.
(a) Primary Term: Subject to the earlier termination as hereinafter set forth,this Agreement
shall be for a term("Primary Term")of five(5)months, commencing on March 15, 2018
and expiring on August 15, 2018. The Primary Term,together with any continuation after
the conclusion of the Primary Term, may be referred to hereinafter collectively as the
"License Term".
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License Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and ETARY
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(b) Extension Option: Tenant shall have the option to extend and renew the License Term for
one(1)additional term of six(6)months(the"Extension Option", and the 6 month
renewal period,the"Extension Term"). Upon renewal,this Agreement shall continue in
full force and effect for the duration of the Extension Term,upon the same terms and
conditions as are contained herein. Tenant shall exercise the Extension Option by
delivering written notice thereof to City prior to the end of the Primary Term.
(c) Holdover: Tenant may occupy the Eagle Lot 2 after this Agreement expires on a month
to month holdover status basis, cancellable by either party on thirty (30) days' written
notice to the other party. All terms of this Agreement will remain in force during
holdover status.
4. License Fee; Time of essence.Tenant will pay City a license fee of$11,000 per month to use
the Eagle Lot 2 during the License Term. Fee is due to City on or before the 1't of each month via direct
deposit into the Alliance Maintenance Fund bank account, the information for which shall be provided by
City to Tenant promptly after the Effective Date hereof. If the payment of fees is not received by City as
provided herein, then after five (5) days after receipt of written notice from City, all amounts due and
payable to City hereunder shall bear interest from the date the payment of fees was due until paid, at a per
annum rate of interest equal to the lesser of(a)eighteen percent(18%) or(b)the highest non-usurious rate
permitted by applicable law. Time is specifically of the essence of this provision and of every provision
of this Agreement.
5. No Services. City shall not furnish Tenant with any utilities, cleaning, lighting, security, or
any other items or services for the Eagle Lot 2. All operating costs of Eagle Lot 2 shall be Tenant' sole
cost and expense. If Tenant wants or needs any utilities, cleaning, lighting, security, or any other items or
services while occupying the Eagle Lot 2,then Tenant shall first obtain permission and approval from the
City to contract, add or install any of the above items and will be responsible for providing same at
Tenant' sole cost. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City acknowledges and agrees that Tenant may desire
electrical service at the Eagle Lot 2, and Tenant is expressly permitted to make all arrangements with the
applicable governmental authority or utility company in order to install and/or provide such service, at
Tenant's sole cost. If electrical service is not available at the Eagle Lot 2 for any period of fifteen (15)
days or longer during the License Term, Tenant may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to
City.
6. Alterations,Additions, Improvements, and Signage. Tenant shall make no alterations on or
additions to, the Eagle Lot 2 without the prior written consent of City, including but not limited to
installation of fencing, lighting, and gates on or around the Eagle Lot 2 as desired by Tenant in connection
with its use of the Eagle Lot 2 and may include a temporary "K-Rail" barrier of prefabricated concrete
barriers around any unfenced portion of the Eagle Lot 2. Any alterations made to the Eagle Lot 2 by the
Tenant shall be at Tenant's sole cost and expense and shall not interfere with the operations of other
tenants and/or other operations at the Alliance Maintenance Facility. If interference occurs Tenant will
make changes and/or remove the alteration to remedy said interference within 5 days of notice from City.
All alterations, additions and improvements made to or fixtures or other improvements placed in or upon
the Eagle Lot 2 shall be deemed a part of the Eagle Lot 2 and the property of City at the end of the
License Term. All such alterations, additions, improvements, and fixtures shall remain upon and be
surrendered with the Eagle Lot 2 as a part thereof at the termination of this Agreement. Tenant may at its
sole option and expense remove any Tenant alterations at any time during the License Term with City
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approval. At the termination of this Agreement, whether by lapse of time or otherwise, Tenant shall (i)
deliver the Eagle Lot 2 to City in as good a condition as the same was as of the date of the taking of
possession thereof by Tenant, subject only to ordinary wear and tear and damage caused by casualty or
condemnation and(ii)upon City_request, remove any alterations and make any repairs to the Eagle Lot 2
as needed in order to comply with the provisions of Section 13 below.
7. Indemnity. (a) TENANT SHALL AND DOES AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, PROTECT,
DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY, CITY'S OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND
EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY, "INDEMNITEES") FOR, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, LOSSES.., LIENS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS,
JUDGMENTS AND EXPENSES, (INCLUDING REASONABLE COURT COSTS, REASONABLE
ATTORNEYS' FEES AND REASONABLE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION), OF ANY NATURE,
KIND OR DESCRIPTION TO THE EXTENT ARISING OR ALLEGED TO ARISE BY REASON OF
INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY (1)
RELATING TO THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF THE EAGLE LOT 2 BY TENANT, ITS
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND LESSEES OR (2) BY REASON OF ANY OTHER CLAIM
WHATSOEVER OF ANY PERSON OR PARTY OCCASIONED OR ALLEGED TO BE
OCCASIONED BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF TENANT OR ANY LESSEE,
EMPLOYEE, DIRECTOR, OFFICER, SERVANT, OR CONTRACTOR OF TENANT OR(3) BY ANY
BREACH, VIOLATION OR NONPERFORMANCE OF ANY COVENANT OF TENANT UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT (COLLECTIVELY, "LIABILITIES"), EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING
OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY
INDEMNITEE. IF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY OR AGAINST
ANY INDEMNITEE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH LIABILITY OR CLAIM, TENANT, ON
NOTICE FROM CITY, SHALL DEFEND SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING, AT TENANT'
EXPENSE, BY OR THROUGH ATTORNEYS REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO CITY. THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL APPLY TO ALL ACTIVITIES OF TENANT WITH
RESPECT TO THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE EAGLE LOT 2, WHETHER OCCURRING
BEFORE OR AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THE LICENSE TERM AND BEFORE OR
AFTER THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS INDEMNIFICATION SHALL NOT BE
LIMITED TO DAMAGES, COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER INSURANCE
POLICIES, WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACTS, DISABILITY BENEFIT ACTS OR OTHER
EMPLOYEES'BENEFIT ACTS.
(b) IT IS AGREED WITH RESPECT TO ANY LEGAL LIMITATIONS NOW OR
HEREAFTER IN EFFECT AND AFFECTING THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THE
INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH 7, SUCH LEGAL LIMITATIONS
ARE MADE A PART OF THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION AND SHALL OPERATE TO
AMEND THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION TO THE MINIMUM EXTENT NECESSARY TO
BRING THE PROVISION INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH
LIMITATIONS, AND AS SO MODIFIED, THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION SHALL
CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
8. Waiver of Liability. ALL VEHICLES AND ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN
VEHICLES USING THE EAGLE LOT 2, WHETHER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR
OTHERWISE SHALL BE AT THE RISK OF TENANT ONLY, AND NO INDEMNITEES SHALL BE
LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR THEFT OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF TENANT, ITS
EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PATRONS, INVITEE, OR TO OTHERS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
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SUCH PROPERTY IS ENTRUSTED TO EMPLOYEES OF CITY OR SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE IS
OCCASIONED BY CASUALTY, THEFT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF WHATSOEVER NATURE,
UNLESS DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY INDEMNITEE.
9. Insurance. Tenant shall procure and maintain at all times, in full force and effect, a policy or
policies of insurance as specified herein, which liability policy shall name the City of Fort Worth as an
additional insured and covering all public risks related to the leasing, use, occupancy, maintenance,
existence or location of the Eagle Lot 2. Tenant shall obtain the following insurance coverage at the limits
specified herein:
* Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000.00 per occurrence(Including Products and
Completed Operations);
In addition, Tenant shall be responsible for all insurance to any personal property of Tenant or in
Tenant's care, custody or control. Tenant is allowed to self-insure without the prior written consent of City.
Any self-insured retention or other financial responsibility for claims shall be covered directly by Tenant in
lieu of insurance.
10. Abandoned Property. Tenant' personal property not promptly removed by Tenant from the
Eagle Lot 2 at the termination of this Agreement, whether termination shall occur by the lapse of time or
otherwise, shall thereupon be conclusively presumed to have been abandoned by Tenant to City. Fixtures
attached to the Eagle Lot 2 become the property of City, if not removed as required herein.
11. Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, or any right of Tenant
under this Agreement, or sublet the Eagle Lot 2, for consideration or no consideration, whether
voluntarily, by operation of law, or otherwise, and any attempt to do so shall be void, and any such
attempt shall cause immediate termination of this Agreement; all provided that Tenant's contractors and
agents may use the Eagle Lot 2 in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof.
12. Damage to Eagle Lot 2 or Property of City. If, at any time during the License Term, by
the acts of omissions of the Tenant, its employees, agents, of licensees, the Eagle Lot 2, or any property
therein is damaged or destroyed, Tenant shall be obligated to pay, on demand, all costs to repair same
together.
13. Repairs and Maintenance. City has no obligation to make repairs of any sort to the Eagle
Lot 2, City's sole obligation hereunder being to make the Eagle Lot 2 available to Tenant in accordance
with and subject to the covenants,restrictions and limitations set forth herein. Tenant shall, at its expense,
use and maintain the Eagle Lot 2 in a neat, clean, careful, safe, and proper manner including but not
limited to any snow and/or ice removal, and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, orders, rules,
and regulations of all governmental bodies (state, county, federal, and municipal). At no time may there
be any maintenance of any trailers or trucks within the Eagle Lot 2 or Property and if a spill of any nature
takes place arising from the actions of Tenant, Tenant must notify the Property Manager immediately and
is responsible for all required clean up and repairs to the extent arising from the spill.
14. Severability. If any clause or provision of this Agreement is or becomes illegal, invalid or
unenforceable because of present or future laws or any rule or regulation of any governmental body or
entity, effective during the License Term, the intention of the parties hereto is that the remaining parts of
this Agreement shall not be affected thereby unless such invalidity is, in the sole determination of the
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City, essential to the rights of both parties, in which event City has the right, but not the obligation, to
terminate the Agreement on written notice to Tenant.
15. Default and Termination.
(a) Tenant' Default. If Tenant shall fail to perform or observe any of its obligations hereunder
then City may terminate this Agreement by giving Tenant twenty(20)days prior written notice thereof. If
Tenant fails to cure such default within fifteen (15) days of receipt of City's default notice than this
Agreement and all interest of Tenant hereunder shall automatically terminate, but if Tenant does so cure
such default within said 15 days, City's termination notice will be deemed withdrawn. Such rights of City
in the case of a default by Tenant hereunder are not exclusive, but are cumulative of all other rights City
may have hereunder, at law or in equity; and any one or more of such rights may be exercised separately
or concurrently to the extent provided by law.
(b) City's Default. Should City commit a default under this Agreement} Tenant may terminate
this Agreement by giving City twenty (20) days prior written notice thereof. If City fails to cure such
default within fifteen(15)days of receipt notice then Tenant, as its sole,.o....ed y he.eHfide,., may terminate
this Agreement ... Such
rights of Tenant in the case of a default by City hereunder are not exclusive, but are cumulative of all
other rights Tenant may have hereunder, at law or in equity; and any one or more of such rights may be
exercised separately or concurrently to the extent provided by law.
(c) Termination by Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement with 30 day
written notice to the other party.
16. Notice. Any notice hereunder must be in writing. Notice deposited or sent by nationally
recognized overnight courier service, such as,but not limited to,Federal Express,by certified mail with
return receipt requested,or by express mail properly addressed,postage paid, shall be effective-upon
deposit.Notice given in any other manner herein shall be effective upon receipt at the address of the
addressee. For purposes of notice,the addresses of the parties shall,unless changed as hereinafter provided,
be as follows:
To City: To Tenant:
City of Fort Worth BNSF Railway Company
Lease Management Attn:Corporate Real Estate
Property Management Department 2301 Lou Menk Drive, GOB 3-W
900 Monroe,Suite 400 Fort Worth,TX 76131
Fort Worth,TX 76102
With a copy to: With a copy to:
City Attorney JLL—Rail Practice Group
City of Fort Worth Attn: Facility Lease Administration
200 Texas Street 4200 Buckingham Road, Suite 110
Fort Worth,TX 76102 Fort Worth,TX 76155
License Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and
BNSF Railway Company
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With a copy to:
Barney Herl
Hillwood Properties
13600 Heritage Parkway, suite 200
Fort Worth,TX 76177
The parties hereto shall have the continuing right to change their respective address by giving at least ten
(10)days' notice to the other parry.
17. Audit. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 3, Section 2-134, Administration,
Powers and Duties of the Department of Internal Audit, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort
Worth, City may at City's sole cost and expense, at reasonable times during Tenant' normal business hours
and upon reasonable notice, audit Tenant' books and records, but only as it pertains to this Agreement and as
necessary to evaluate compliance with this Agreement.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between City and
Tenant relating to the use of the Eagle Lot 2 and no prior written or oral covenants or representations
relating thereto not set forth herein shall be binding on either party hereto.
19. Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, extended, or
supplemented except by written instrument executed by both City and Tenant.
20. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original,but all of which shall constitute but one and the same document.
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In witness whereof,the parties hereto have caused this Lease to be executed as the day and year first above set forth.
CITY: TENANT:
CITY OF FORT WORT BNSF RAILWAY CO ANY
By: By: �V
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Assistant City Manager Name: AWLllc�Q,
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for the monitoring and administration of this contract,including
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APPRO D A T FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Senior Assistant City Attorney
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City Secret y
Date:
Form 1295:Not required
Contract Authorization:
M&C:Not required
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License Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and �"fA
BNSF Railway Company
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Exhibit "A"
Eagle Lot 2
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