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USS 5509 TR 2 PORT LIONS - ZCP 3/28/2017Kodiak Island Borough ',► Community Development Department 710 Mill Bay Rd. Rm 205 Kodiak AK 99615 ' Ph. (907) 486 - 9363 Fax (907) 486 - 9396 http://www.kodiakak.us Zoning Compliance Permit Property Owner / Applicant Mailing Address: Phone Number: Other Contact email, etc.: Print Form Submit by Email 19239 Permit No. BZ2017-Cqq The following information is to be supplied by the Applicant: City of Port Lions/ Kodiak Electric Association (lessee) P. 0. Box 110, Port Lions, AK 99550/1614 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 454-2332/(907) 486-7700 kathryn@arctic.net/Ishanley@kodiak.coop Legal Description: Subdv: 2,420 sq. ft. leased site within Tract 2 of USS 5509 Block: Lot: Street Address: NHN Kizhuyak Drive, Port Lions, AK 99550 Use & Size of Existing Structures: Lease area within the parcel is vacant. Other development on the parent parcel consists of utility facilities (City water storage tank facility and a communication facility) situated approximately 1/2 mile to the north of the lease site. Description of Proposed Action: Construction of an emergency power generation plant (utility facility) consisting of a 24' x 25' stor- age building, a large diesel generator, associated transformers and load bank, and a 6' tall fence around the facility perimeter situated within a 44' x 55' leased site as depicted on the attached site plan. Site Plan to include: Lot boundaries and existing easements, existing buildings, proposed location of new construction, access points, and vehicular parking areas. Staff Compliance Review: Current Zoning: Conservation KIBC 17.50 Lot Area: Lease site = 2,420 sq. ft. Lot Width: 250' Front Yard: 25 ' Prk'g Plan Rvw? Yes Rear Yard: 25 ' # of Req'd Spaces: 3 PROP—ID 19239 Bld'g Height: 35' Side Yard: 25 ' Staff Compliance Review Notes: Plat/ Subdivision Requirements? A conditional use permit was approved for this utility facility (P&Z Case No. 17-009) subject to the conditions of approval listed in the attached CUP approval letter dated September 28, 2016 (6' tall fence around facility perimeter and no structure may be constructed closer than 55' from the centerline of the improved driving surface of Kizhuyak Drive). Proposed action states fence will be constructed and site plane show structure distance requirement from Kizhuyak Drive is satisfied. Subd Case No. Plat No. Bld'g Permit No. Remote area exemption Does the project involve YES an EPA defined facility? *Commercial buildings, installations (military bases), institutions (schools, hospitals) and residences with more than four (4) dwelling units. Driveway Permit? Septic Plan Approval: Fire Marshall: TBD by City of Port Lions N/A TBD by Fire Marshall Proof of EPA notification provided (if required)? N / A *Required for all demolitions, for renovations disturbing at least 160 square feet, 2601inear feet or 35 cubic feet of Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM), and for renovations that remove a load -supporting structural member. No permit will be issued for such projects without proof of EPA notification Applicant Certification: 1 hereby certify that 1 will comply with the provisions of the Kodiak Island Borough Code and that I have the authority to certify this as the property owner, or as a representative of the property owner. 1 agree to have identifiable corner markers in place for verification of building setback (yard) requirements. Attachments? Site Plan List Other: CUP approval letter. Site lease copy or agent authorization for KEA? r � •i Date:5 Z /� Signature: This permit is only for the proposed project as described by the applicant. If there are any changes to the proposed project, including its intended use, prior to or during its siting, construction, or operation, contact this office immediately to determine if further review and approval of the revised project is necessary. THIS FORM DOES NOT AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION WHEN A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED. "EXPIRATION: Anyzoning compliance permit issued is subject to the same expiration, suspension, and revocation provisions as a building permit issued for the same construction permit.** CDD Staff Certification Date: hf3 � J7 CDD Staff: Payment Verification Zoning Compliance Perm' ee Payable in Cashier's Office Room # 104 - Main floor of Borough Building After -the -Fact 2X the published amount Not Applicable F $0.00 $0.00 Less than 1.75 acres: 0 $30.00 $60.00 1.76 to 5.00 acres: $60.00 E] $120.00 5.01 to 40.00 acres: $90.00 $180.00 40.01 acres or more: $120.00 $240.00 PAID IIAR 2 8 2017 KODIAKIbU-MuWr MV. ciniAwwrnCDA"fiF:nrr PAYMENT DATE Kodiak Island Borough BATCH NO. 03/28/2017 710 Mill Bay Rd. 2017-00000560 COLLECTION STATION Kodiak, AK 99615 RECEIPT NO. CASHIER 2017-00001026 RECEIVED FROM CITY OF PORT LIONS/ KODIAK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION DESCRIPTION NHN KIZHUYAK DR PORT LIONS CASHIER Teresa Medina PAYMENT CODE RECEIPT DESCRIPTION- TRANSACTION AMOUNT w Zoning Compl Zoning Compliance Permit $30.00 BZ 2017- 074 Payments: Type Detail Amount Check 129764 $30.00 Total Amount: $30.00 Customer Copy Printed hv- Teresa Medina Pane 1 of 1 n3/2R/2n17 n2-13-59 PM , Ali! ------------- -------------------------------------------------- . . ! ,§ k\ ; | . »m, s z = � ; | | ,• S ; | | , }§� �} | � | |a----------- ------------ ------------ -----------------a | ! �/ .. § F. ` k ) / § § (| (\ )�� ]) � ! ~ / | log ) . . September 28, 2016 City of Port Lions P.O. Box 110 Port Lions, AK 99550 Kodiak Island Borough Community Development Department 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Phone (907) 486-9363 Fax (907) 486-9396 www.kodiakak.us Re: Case 17-009. Request Conditional Use Permit (KIBC 17.50.040.H and 17.200) to construct an emergency power generation plant on a ± 2,500 sq. ft. leased portion of Tract 2, U.S. Survey 5509. Dear Sir or Madam: The Kodiak Island Borough Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting on September 21, 2016, granted the conditional use permit request cited above, subject to the following conditions: 1. To prevent entry by the general public, a six foot tall fence shall be constructed around the perimeter of the site. Signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized personnel shall be posted on the four outer sides of the fence. 2. No structure shall be constructed closer than fifty-five (55) feet from the center of the improved driving surface of Kizhuyak Drive. THIS APPROVAL DOES NOT ALLOW ANY CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN. Zoning compliance and/or a building permit must first be obtained. An approved conditional use permit must be permitted within a two-year period to be valid. Please contact this office for further details. According to KIBC 17.200.080: The commission's action may be appealed to the assembly by any party by filing a written notice of appeal with the Borough Clerk within twenty (20) calendar days of the Commission's decision. The notice of appeal must state the specific grounds for the appeal and the relief sought by the appellant, and is accompanied by the $350 appeal fee. Therefore, the Commission's decision will not be final and effective until twenty (20) days following the decision. This letter shall constitute the conditional use permit. Please bring it when you come to our office to obtain zoning compliance for any construction on the property. The Commission adopted the following findings in support of their decision: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The conditions of approval for this conditional use will ensure that the value, spirit, character, and integrity of the surrounding area are maintained to the maximum extent possible. 2. The conditional use fulfills all C -Conservation zoning district requirements. Compliance with those requirements and the conditions of approval will be further ensured during issuance of zoning compliance for the project 3. This facility will provide a service that will enhance public health, safety, convenience, and comfort within the community of Port Lions. The project is designed in accordance with acceptable engineering standards and will be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The conditions of approval will further ensure that the facility is not harmful to the public. 4. The selected site fulfills all engineering requirements and the conditions of approval will ensure sufficient setbacks, buffers, and other safeguards are provided. 5. The site is specifically located to maximize public benefit. The site provides better protection from tsunamis and is located between the two main sections of the City. The central location will more easily accommodate the provision emergency power to the entire community during main power system failures. If you have any questions about the action of the Commission, please contact the Community Development Department at 486-9363. Sincere , Sara Mason, Director Community Development Department CC: Nova Javier, Borough Clerk Planning and Zoning Commission P GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT NEW POWER PLANT SITE THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT ("the Lease), is made and entered into and effective as of the %0 day of OGizffe/t- , 2016, by and between CITY OF PORT LIONS, P.O. Box 110, Port Lions, Alaska 99550 (hereinafter referred to as "Lessor"), and KODIAK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, Inc., P.O. Box 787, Kodiak, Alaska 99615 (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee"), RECITALS WHEREAS, Lessor is the owner of the surface estate of certain real property in Port Lions, Alaska, which Lessee desires to lease for use as the new Kodiak Electric Association Power Plant; WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the terms and conditions of the lease; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and promises herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: 1. Demise; Description of Premises. Lessee leases from Lessor the following real property: Kodialt Island Borough Property ID # 19239 USS 5509 TR 2 Port Lions commonly known as the new KEA Power Plant Site in Port Lions, Alaska, Kodiak Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska ("the Premises"). Lessee accepts the Premises "AS -IS," with all faults. (such real property hereinafter referred to as the "Premises"). Lessee acknowledges and agrees that the Premises are leased to Lessee as unimproved real estate with no improvements included as part of the Lease. The rights granted under this Lease are subject to all exceptions, agreements, easements, rights-of-way, conditions, covenants, reservations, terms, conditions, and restrictions of record against the real property. 2. Use of Premises. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Lessee shall use the Premises solely for the construction of the new KEA Power Plant, storage, operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and similar purposes. Lessee may erect improvements on the Page 1 of 12 Premises. Lessee shall pay all costs associated with constructing, operating,. and maintaining the improvements on the Premises, including any associated parking and access areas. 3. Term. The term of this Lease Pall be for thirty (30) years, commencing on Neve—. ,7e— lir---,2016 and ending on 1V / , 2046 ("Term"). Lessee shall have the option to renew this Lease for an additional thirty (30) year term by providing written notification to the Lessor on or before the expiration of this Lease Agreement. For the term of this Lease and any option period, Lessee shall have the sole and exclusive right of use of the leased Premises. 4. Rental. Lessee covenants and agrees to pay Lessor rent in an amount equal to One Dollar ($1.00) per year. The rent quoted is exclusive of any sales, franchise, business, occupation, or other taxes based on rents, and should any such taxes apply or be enacted during the term of this Lease, the rent shall be increased by such amount. Rent for the term of the Lease is payable in advance. If the rent is not paid on or before the time it is due, Lessor may reclaim the leased Premises and restrict Lessee's access to the Premises until such time as all rent then owed has been paid. Should Lessee vacate the Premises during the term of this Lease or any option period, no refund of the rent shall be due. 5. No Proration. It is not the intent of the parties that the lease payment for the initial term or any option period shall be prorated in any manner. 6. Repair and Care of Premises. Lessee will permit no waste, damage, or injury to the Premises. Lessee shall at all times use said Premises in accordance with, and comply with, the laws of the State of Alaska and the ordinances of the appropriate city or borough in which said Premises are located, and in accordance with all directions, rules, and regulations of any public official or other proper officer of said city or borough at the sole cost and expense of Lessee. At the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, Lessee will quit and surrender the Premises, and the Premises shall be returned to the Lessor in the same or better condition as at the start of this Lease Agreement. 7. Site Examination. Lessor shall not be called upon to make any change or improvement to the Premises, and the Lessee warrants and represents that it has examined the Premises and the same is suitable for its intended use of the Premises. Lessor has no obligation to repair, maintain or replace any structure located on the Premises. Lessee is responsible for all such costs. 8. Accidents. All personal property kept on said Premises shall be so kept at the risk of the Lessee. Lessor shall not be liable for theft or any damage, either to person or property, sustained by the Lessee or others due to the Lessee's use of the Premises through this Lease Agreement. Lessee agrees to defend and hold Lessor harmless from any and all claims for damages suffered or alleged to be suffered on or about the Premises by any person, firm, or GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 2 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE corporation, and from any expenses incurred by Lessor with respect to such claim, except as occasioned by the sole neglect of Lessor or Lessor's agents or employees. 9. Liens and Insolvency. Lessee shall keep the Premises that is the subject of this Lease Agreement free from any liens arising out of any work performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred by Lessee. Lessee agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to remove any lien filed against the Premises should said lien relate to any work performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred by Lessee. In the event Lessee becomes insolvent or involuntarily bankrupt, or if any receiver, assignee, or other liquidating officer is appointed for the business of Lessee, then Lessor may cancel this Lease at Lessor's option. 10. Indemnification. (a) General. Lessee shall save, protect, hold harmless, indemnify and defend Lessor, and Lessor's officers, directors, employees, and shareholders, of, from and against any and all liability, damages, demands, penalties, fines, causes of action, losses, costs, or expenses, including attorney fees, arising from any act, omission, or negligence of Lessee or the contractors, subcontractors, licensees, agents, servants, employees, guests, invitees, visitors, or trespassers of Lessee in or about the Premises or improvements located thereon, or arising from any accident, injury or damages howsoever and by whomsoever caused, to any person or property, including but not limited to damage to the Premises itself, improvements thereon, or injury to or death of persons, occurring in or about the Premises or improvements located thereon, or in any manner arising out of Lessee's use and occupation of the Premises or improvements thereon, or as a result of the condition of the Premises or improvements thereon. (b) Environmental. (1) Review of Environmental Standards. Lessee shall abide by, and shall cause its employees, agents, any contractors or subcontractors it employs, and its invitees and guests to abide by, all applicable laws and regulations related to fire, safety, health and environmental protection. (2) Permits. Lessee shall prepare and submit any reports and apply for and procure all permits or authorizations required to operate the Premises in full compliance with any and all applicable or relevant federal, state, and local statutes or ordinances, rules and regulations, financial responsibility requirements, permit conditions, and orders related to safety and working conditions, transportation or disposal of Hazardous Substances, and environmental protection. (3) Restoration. Lessee shall take all steps necessary to adequately restore the Premises as a result of any environmental damage, including, but not limited to, such steps as may be required by applicable Environmental Law or valid order of a court or regulatory agency. GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 3 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE (4) Hazardous Substances. Lessee shall transport and dispose of any Hazardous Substances in accordance with all applicable laws. For purposes of this Lease, the term "Hazardous Substance" means any flammables, explosives, radioactive materials, crude or refined petroleum, pollutants, contaminants, or any hazardous, toxic, or dangerous waste, substance, or material, including asbestos, defined as such in (or for purposes of) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C.A. Sec. 9601 et. seg.), any so-called "Superfund" or "Superlien" law, or any other Environmental Law, including, but not limited to, Alaska Statutes Title 46, Chapters .03, .08 and .09, as now or at any time hereafter in effect. For purposes of this Lease, the term "Environmental Law" means any Federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, rules, orders, or decrees, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning the treatment, storage, use or disposal of any Hazardous Substances. (5) Indemnification: Hazardous Substances. Without limiting the duty to indemnify as provided in (a) above, Lessee shall save, protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lessor from and against any and all demands, claims, causes of action (whether in the nature of an action for damages, indemnity, contribution, government cost recovery or otherwise), Iawsuits, settlements, actions, damages, fines, penalties, judgements, costs and expenses (including without limitation costs of defense, settlement, and reasonable attorney's fees), charges, forfeitures, liens, liabilities or loses of any nature and kind whatsoever, which arise during or after the Term of this Lease from or in connection with the presence or suspected presence of Hazardous Substances in the soil, groundwater, or otherwise on, above or in the Premises, or otherwise generating from the Premises, or operations or activities thereon, or from Lessee (or its employees, affiliates, parents, agents, contractors, subcontractors, sublessees, guests, invitees, or assigns, and their respective employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors, or subusers), or from any alleged or actual violation of an Environmental Law. This indemnification includes, without limitation, costs incurred in connection with any investigation of site conditions or any clean-up, remedial, removal, or restoration work. (c) All of the foregoing indemnification, defense and hold harmless obligations in (a) and (b) above shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Lease. 11. Condemnation. If all of the Premises or such portion as may be required for the reasonable use of the Premises, are taken by eminent domain, this Lease shall automatically terminate as of the date Lessee is required to vacate the Premises, and all rent shall be paid which is due and owing through that date. In the case of a taking of less than that portion of the Premises required for the reasonable use of the Premises, then this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and the rent shall be equitably reduced based upon the proportion of the square footage by which the Premises is reduced, such rent reduction to be effective as of the date possession of such portion is delivered to the condemning authority. Lessor reserves all rights to just compensation and/or damage for any taking of the Premises, and Lessee hereby assigns to Lessor, and Lessee shall GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 4 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE make no claim against Lessor, for damages arising out of the condemnation, provided, Lessee shall have the right to claim and recover from the condemning authority, to the extent permitted by law, compensation for any loss to which Lessee may be put for the improvements, for Lessee's moving expenses or for the interruption of or damage to Lessee's business, to the extent such damages may be claimed and awarded separately from the damages and/or compensation awarded to Lessor. 12. Use, Occupancy and Care of the Leased Premises. At all times during the Term hereof, Lessee shall, at Lessee's sole cost and expense: (a) keep the Premises and improvements constructed thereon clean, safe and orderly; (b) conduct activities upon and generally maintain the Premises and improvements in such a manner and with such care that injury to persons and damage to property does not result therefrom; (c) not use or permit any part of the Premises or improvements to be used for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose nor perform, permit or suffer any act or omission upon or about the Premises or improvements which would result in a nuisance or a violation of any applicable laws, ordinances or regulations; (d) comply with city, state, federal and other governmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, orders, and regulations of whatever type and nature, including but not limited to, zoning ordinances, health, fire, safety and environmental laws and regulations which in any manner affect the leased Premises, improvements, or activities thereon; (e) not cause or permit any waste, damage or injury to the Premises or improvements; and (f) not vacate or abandon the Premises at any time during the Term hereof 13. Maintenance and Repair. Lessee covenants throughout the term hereof, at Lessee's sole cost and expense, to properly keep the Premises and improvements in good maintenance, repair, order and condition. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has no responsibility to maintain the Premises or improvements during the Term hereof. 14. Fixtures and Improvements. Lessee shall pay all costs associated with locating, constructing, and maintaining all improvements and fixtures on the Premises, including the associated parking, and access areas. All improvements and fixtures erected on or attached to the Premises by Lessee that are not removed by Lessee shall become the property of Lessor. The parties agree that this Lease shall constitute a quitclaim, by Lessee to Lessor, of all Lessee's right, title, and interest in such improvernents and fixtures upon such termination or expiration. Lessee further agrees, at the request of Lessor, to execute such other or further documents necessary to GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 5 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE transfer Lessee's interest in the improvements or fixtures should Lessor retain the improvements and fixtures. 15. Surrender of Premises. Lessee on the last day of the Term, or upon earlier termination of this Lease, shall peaceably and quietly leave and surrender the Premises in as good condition as on commencement of the Term, ordinary wear and tear excepted. 16. Access. Lessor, Lessor's agents, employees, officers, and designees shall have the right to enter the Premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same, to post "Notices of Non -Responsibility", and to preserve and protect the Premises; provided, however, that Lessor shall provide advanced notice to Lessee of such inspections and such inspections shall not interfere with Lessee's use of the Premises. 17. Liens. Lessee shall keep the Premises and any part thereof free from liens for labor or materials ordered or supplied upon the express or implied request of Lessee. Should any such lien be recorded or should a lien be recorded by Lessee, Lessee shall forthwith and within ten (10) days of learning of such recording cause the same to be cancelled and discharged of record at Lessee's sole cost and expense. 18. Taxes. Real property taxes for the Premises shall remain the responsibility of Lessor. However, should there be any increase in the assessment of real or personal property taxes because of the personal property of Lessee situated on the Premises, the additional cost and expense shall be borne by Lessee. 19. Holding Over. If Lessee shall remain in possession of said Premises after the termination of this Lease or after the expiration of said Term without a proper extension or renewal of this Lease, Lessee shall be deemed to occupy the Premises as a Lessee from month-to- month. 20. Insurance. (a) Liability and Property Damage Insurance. Lessee, at its own expense, shall provide liability insurance at a limit of at least $1 million for injury or death to any one person, naming Lessor as an additional insured. Lessee shall also be responsible for providing any needed property or fire insurance on the furnishing used in the Premises. (b) Fire Insurance. Lessor shall throughout the Term of this Lease, maintain appropriate insurance against loss or damage by fire to the building(s). 21. Notices. Any and all notices required or permitted under this Lease, unless otherwise specified in writing by the party whose address is changed, shall be as follows: Lessor: GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 6 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE City of Port Lions Attn: Kathryn Adkins P.O. Box 110 Port Lions, Alaska 99550 Lessee: Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. Attn: Darron Scott, Chief Executive Officer P.O. Box 787 Kodiak, Alaska 99615 22. Default. A. The occurrence of one or more of the following events shall constitute a default and breach of this Lease by Lessee: (a) Violation or breach or failure to keep or perform any covenant, agreement, term or condition of this Lease which shall continue or not be remedied within fifteen (15) days (or if no default in payment of rent is involved within thirty (30) days) after notice thereof is given by Lessor to Lessee specifying the matter or matters claimed to be in default. (b) Filing by the Lessee in any court pursuant to any statute, either of the United States or any state, a petition in bankruptcy or insolvency, or for reorganization or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee of all or a portion of the Lessee's property, or an assignment by the Lessee for the benefit of creditors. (c) The taking possession of the property of Lessee by any governmental office or agency pursuant to statutory authority for the dissolution or liquidation of the Lessee. (d) An abandonment or vacation of the Premises by Lessee prior to the expiration of the Term of this Lease. (e) The use of the Premises for any purpose other than those specified in Section 2. B. Upon the occurrence of a default as defined in "A" above, Lessor may at Lessor's option, declare Lessee's rights terminated and may re-enter the Premises and improvements, using such force as is necessary, and without further notice, remove all persons and property from the Premises and repossess Lessor of Lessor's former estate. In such case, Lessor GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 7 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE shall be deemed to have an immediate right to possession of the Premises and improvements (if Lessor so desires) and Lessee shall peacefully surrender the same. No judicial action shall be necessary to effect such termination. C. Such re-entry and termination notwithstanding, the liability of Lessee for payment of all amounts required to be paid by Lessee under this Lease, including payment of the full rental provided herein for what would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Term of this Lease shall not be extinguished and Lessee shall make good to Lessor the expenses and damages suffered by Lessor as a result of the default, repossession and reletting, including without limitation, legal expenses, renovation expense, alteration expense, and any rental deficiency resulting from the inability to relet the Premises or reletting at a lesser rate. Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, relet the Premises or any part thereof in the name of the Lessor, or otherwise, for such term (which may be greater or less than the period which would otherwise have constituted the balance of the Term of this Lease) and on such conditions as Lessor may determine appropriate, and may collect and receive the rent therefrom; Lessor shall not be responsible or liable for any failure to relet the Premises, or any part thereof, or for any failure to collect any rent due upon any such reletting. D. In the event of default, as defined in subparagraph A, Lessor shall have such further and additional rights as are provided by law or equity. 23. Cure of Default by Lessor. Lessor may, at the expense of Lessee, cure any default by Lessee hereunder, but shall not be required to do so. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all amounts expended in connection therewith, - including attorney's fees and other incidental expenses. Such amounts, together with interest at the maximum lawful rate of interest, shall be deemed additional rent payable within thirty (30) days of notification that such amount is due. 24. Costs Upon Default. In the event a party shall be in default in the performance of any of its obligations under this Lease and an action shall be brought for the enforcement thereof, the defaulting party shall pay to the other party all the expenses incurred therefor, including reasonable attorney's fees. 25. Discretionary Termination. This Lease may be terminated at any time by the mutual written consent of the parties hereto. 26. Attorneys' Fees, Costs and Expenses. In the event either party brings or commences legal proceedings to enforce any of the terms of this Lease, the successful party in such action shall receive from the other, in every action commenced, a reasonable sum for attorneys' fees and costs to be fixed by the court in the same action. GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 8 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE 27. Rights and Remedies. No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to a party hereunder is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and such and every right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy given hereunder, or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. 28. Assignment and Subletting. Except as provided in this Section, Lessee shall not sublet, mortgage, pledge or assign its rights under this Lease without the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent may be withheld in Lessor's sole and absolute discretion, and any purported sublease, mortgage, pledge or assignment without such consent shall be null and void and of no force or effect, provided that Lessee shall be authorized to mortgage its interest in this Lease to a bank in conjunction with any financing of Lessee's business. 29. Waiver and Forbearance. No waiver by a party hereto of any breach by the other party of any of its obligations, agreements or covenants hereunder shall be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other covenant, agreement or obligation. Nor shall any forbearance by a party to seek a remedy for any breach of the other party be deemed a waiver by the first party of its rights or remedies with respect to such breach. 30. Successors in Interest. This Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto. 31. Applicable Law. This Lease Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska. 32. Authority. Lessee covenants and acknowledges that it has the full, complete and absolute authority to enter into this Lease; this Lease is a binding and enforceable agreement of and against Lessee; and the person executing the Lease on Lessee's behalf is duly and property authorized to do so. 33. Recording. Either party may record this Lease. 34. Entry. Lessor will not have the right to enter the Property during the term of the Lease without Lessee's permission, which permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Lessee will grant permission to enter the Premises if entry is reasonably necessary for Lessor to protect its interests, perform its obligations under this Lease, or to comply with a federal, state, or local law, regulation, or directive. In addition, Lessor shall have the right to enter the Property in emergencies. 35. Miscellaneous Provisions. (a) This Lease constitutes all of the agreements and conditions made between the parties and may not be modified orally or in any manner other than by an agreement in writing signed by both parties or their respective successors in interest. GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 9 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE (b) Each term and such provision of this Lease shall be construed to be both a covenant and a condition of this Lease. (c) Time is of the essence in each term and provision of this Lease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Ground Lease Agreement to be executed effective as of the date and year hereinabove first written. LESSOR: CITY OF PORT LIONS M. Its: LESSEE: KODIA 71C ASSOCIATION, INC. By: // Its: fi eI rJP.•�r /Ggo GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT Page 10 of 12 NEW POWER PLANT SITE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ss: THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on the a day of Q undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, ersonall a 2016 before me, the me known and known to me to be the ` P Y Ppeared , . Of CITY OF POT LIONS, /the city named in the foregoing Ground Lease Agreem nt, and he acknow edg d to me hat he executed the foregoing Ground Lease Agreement on behalf of said corporation for the uses and purposes therein stated. above written. WITNESS my hand and notarial seal on the date and year in this certificate first KA11 1 THRYN E :i KINS T'l public, State of Alaska Commission # 1405234 tvly Commtssion Expires June 17, 2018 STATE OF ALASKA ) THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ) ss. NOTARY P IC in and fl Alaska My commission expires: IS IS undersigned, a HNotary TO CERT ¢n that nthe AD�� day of and for the State of -��4��2016, before me, the 101 J W '-�W* to me known and known to me to be the Kaska' personally appeared KODIAK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC., the corporation named in the foregoing Groound Lease Agreement, and he acknowledged to me that he executed the foregoing Ground Lease Agreement on behalf of said corporation for the uses and purposes therein stated. WITNESS my hand and notarial seal on the date and year in this certificate first above written. `������Fr(? • GROUND LEASE Ad•IZAT NEW POWER PLANT SITE e ` NOTARY ' BLIC in d for AI ka d My commission expires: 20 Page 11 of 12 (b) Each term and such provision of this Lease shall be construed to be both a covenant and a condition of this Lease. (c) Time is of the essence in each term and provision of this Lease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Ground Lease Agreement to be executed effective as of the date and year hereinabove first written. LESSOR: CITY OF PORT Lo LESSEE: K07M; ASSOCIATION, INC. By: Its: GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT NEW POWER PLANT SITE Page 10 of 12