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HomeMy WebLinkAbout930272.tiffFINDINGS AND RESOLUTION RE: FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPLICATION OF KEN SPOONER, DBA OUR LITTLE STORE, FOR 3.2% BEER RETAIL LICENSE, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO SIGN The application of Ken Spooner, dba Our Little Store, 4821 Yellowstone Drive, Greeley, Colorado 80634-9119, for a 3.2% Beer Retail License, came on for hearing on the 31st day of March, 1993 at 9:00 a.m., and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, having heard the testimony and evidence adduced upon said hearing, and having considered the testimony, evidence and remonstrances filed with said Board, and having carefully weighed the same, now makes the following findings: 1. The evidence discloses that the applicant has sustained the burden of proof as to the desires of the inhabitants. 2. The applicant is of good character and reputation. 3. The applicant has proven the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has considered the application of Ken Spooner, dba Our Little Store, 4821 Yellowstone Drive, Greeley, Colorado 80634-9119, for a 3.2% Beer Retail License, for the sale of fermented malt beverages, containing not more than 3.2% of alcohol by weight, for consumption off the premises, and WHEREAS, said applicant has paid to the County of Weld the sum of $450.00 for the hearing fee, in addition to the other required fees, and WHEREAS, due to the Findings of the Board of County Commissioners in this matter, as stated herein, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application for a 3.2% Beer Retail License for Ken Spooner, dba Our Little Store. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that having examined said application, the qualifications of the applicant, and the testimony of those present at the hearing, does hereby grant License Number 93-06 to said applicant to sell 3.2% fermented malt beverages for consumption off the premises, only at retail at said location; and the Board does hereby authorize and direct the issuance of said license by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, attested to by the Clerk to the Board of Weld County, Colorado, which license shall be in effect until April 7, 1994, providing that said place where the licensee is authorized to sell 3.2% fermented malt beverages for consumption off the premises only, shall be conducted in strict conformity to all of the laws of the State of Colorado and the rules and regulations relating thereto, heretofore passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, and any violations thereof shall be cause for revocation of the license. 930272 C'r�02-1 RE: 3.2% BEER LICENSE - OUR LITTLE STORE PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 31st day of March, A.D., 1993. ATTEST: d 14 /� Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: eputy Cle k to the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEI1P: COUNTY, COLORADO Constance L. Harpert, Chairman Barbara J. Kirkmeye'r 930272 HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 93-13 RE: APPLICATION FOR 3.2% BEER LICENSE - KENNETH SPOONER, DBA OUR LITTLE STORE A public hearing was conducted on March 31, 1993 at 9:00 A.M., with the following present: Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Chairman Commissioner W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Dale K. Hall Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding Assistant County Attorney, Bruce Barker The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated February 18, 1993, and duly published February 25, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Kenneth Spooner, dba Our Little Store, for a 3.2% Beer License for consumption off the premises only. Bruce Barker, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Mr. Spooner said he opened Our Little Store on February 1, 1993, and he now desires a 3.2% beer license. Mr. Barker reviewed the criteria for the Board to consider, and he stated this establishment has been licensed on and off over a number of years. Chairman Harbert asked for public testimony. There was none. Commissioner Hall presented the results of his on -site visit, as written in a letter to Mr. Spooner. Chairman Harbert questioned what evidence the Board is to use to determine the character of the applicant. Commissioner Hall reviewed the three letters of reference which are attached to the application. Commissioner Webster moved to approve the 3.2% Beer License for Kenneth Spooner, dba Our Little Store, and authorize the Chairman to sign, based on the findings that the establishment meets the required standards. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. This Certification was approved on the 5th day of April, 1993. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board By: eputy Crk to the Board TAPE #93-10 DOCKET #93-13 LC0021 APPROVED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO onstance L. Harbert, Chairman ebsfer P o-Tem George -'. Baxte Dae K. Hall arbara J. K kme er yze 930272 NOT I C E DOCKET NO. 93-13 PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, OUR LITTLE STORE, 4821 YELLOWSTONE DRIVE, GREELEY, COLORADO 80634, HAS REQUESTED THE LICENSING OFFICIALS OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, TO GRANT A 3.2% BEER LICENSE FOR CONSUMPTION OFF THE PREMISES ONLY. DATE OF APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 18, 1993 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, HAS DECLARED THAT THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE SERVED WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: All of Sections 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, Township 5 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado THE HEARING ON SAID LICENSE WILL BE HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR ASSEMBLY ROOM, WELD COUNTY CENTENNIAL CENTER, 915 10TH STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1993, AT 9:00 A.M. PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES MAY BE FILED AT THE CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, LOCATED IN THE WELD COUNTY CENTENNIAL CENTER, 915 10TH STREET, THIRD FLOOR, GREELEY, COLORADO. DATED AT GREELEY, COLORADO, THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1993. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Shelly K. Miller Deputy Clerk to the Board PUBLISHED: February 25, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon 930272 NOTIQE DOCKET NO.93.13 STREET, THIRD FLOOR, GREELEY, PURSUANT. TO THE COLORADO. LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF DATED AT GREELEY, COLORADO, . OUR COLORADO, THIS LITTLE STORE, 4821 22ND DAY OF YELLOWSTONE.FEBRUARY,1993. DRIVE, GREELEY, COLORADO 80634, - BOARD OF COUNTY HAS REQUESTED THE COMMISSIONERS, LICENSING OFFICIALS WELD COUNTY, OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO COLORADO, TO GRANT A 3.2% BEER BY: DONALD ONLD. LICENSE. FOR WARDEN, WELD CONSUMPTION OFF COUNTY CLERK TO THE PREMISES ONLY. THE BOARD DATE OF BY: Shelly K. Miller, APPLICATION: Deputy Clerk to the FEBRUARY 18, 1993 Board THE BOARD OF. Published In the COUNT Y Windsor Beacon on COMMISSIONERS OF February 25,1993. WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, HAS DECLARED THAT THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE SERVED WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: All of Sections 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, Township 5 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado THE HEARING ON SAID LICENSE WILL BE HELD IN THE FIRST FLOOR ASSEMBLY ROOM, WELD COUNTY CENTENNIAL CENTER, 915 10TH STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31,1993, AT 9:00 A.M.. PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES MAY BE FILED AT THE CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,LOCATED IN THE WELD COUNTY CENTENNIAL CENTER, 915 10TH Al lilAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF WELD I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am publisher of WINDSOR BEACON SS a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, in said County and State; and that the notice, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said weekly for / _successive weeks, that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of the paper during the period and time of publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement, and that the first publication of said notice was in said paper bearing the date of the ;964 day of --? -t n u w& , AD., 19 a and the last publication bearing the date of the day of , A.D., 19_ and that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 consecutive weeks, in said County and State, prior to the date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a newspaper within the meaning of an Act to regulate printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved May 18, 1931, and all prior cis ar as in force. LISHER Subscribed and sworn to before me this -' day of C2-(- cR-w/ 19 q3 gia/1.4-1 )(51). ».n NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires gy 2 / I S 930272 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Hearing, Docket #93-13, was placed in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following property owners. DATED this oNtth KENNETH SPOONER DBA OUR LITTLE STORE 4821 YELLOWSTONE DRIVE GREELEY, CO 80634 day of 6.46 , 1993. `J�I�I���.-��� Deputy C1 k to the Board 930272 �i 0 a d c. CJ q ca V a d C) a1 of o a E o ca o m U ci C) o y U0 Ca b ▪ C) W .H O ag C73 .4 y a O O do° 01 • "o F g o . m CJ $ Cr' Fr• 14 0 en .ti Q F .0 2 • �u1g14145:*'' +h'�i ind O w ca a THIS LICENSE EXPIRES THIS LICENSE MUSTBE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW Liquor Enforcement Division 1375. Sherman Street Denver. Colorado 80261 SPOONER KEN OUR LITTLE_. STORE: 4821 YELLOWSTONE DR... GREELEY CO 80634-9119 • Account Number Liability Information .. LICENSE EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT Indust. Type Liability Date County City Y 02-70072 .03' 206 ..5412 1 040893 APR 07; 1994 Type. Name and Description of License Fee J 3:2 PERCENT. BEER. RETAIL LICENSE COUNTY 85 PERCENT OAP FEE $ 50.00 $ 42.50 TOTAL FEEIS) $ 92.50 This licerise is issued subject to the laws of the State of Colorado and especially under the provision of Title 12, Articles 46 or 47, CRS 1973, as amended. This license is nontransferable and shall be conspicuously posted in the place above described. This license is only valid through the expiration date shown above. Questions concerning this license should be addressed to the Department of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Division, 1375 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80261. 930272 MEW P 387 473 650 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL (See Reverse) COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT DIVISION STATE CAPITOL ANNEX 1375 SHERMAN ST DENVER CO 80203 PS Form 3800, June 1985 Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return Receipt showing to whom and Dale Delivered Return Receipt showing to whom. Dale. and Address of Delivery TOTAl. Postage and Fees ., Postmark or Date O 9O i3 SENDER: • Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. • Complete items 3, and 4a & b. • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this card to you. • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not permit. • Write "Return Receipt Req e " on the mailpiece the article number. 3. Article Addressed to: COLORADO DEPT , REVE LIQUOR ENFORNT D STATE CAP�IANNEXQc 1375 SHER .r ST DENVER con .90203,- E fSI0N R 2 Q' V I also wish to receive the following services (for an extra fee): 1. ❑ Addressee's Address next to 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee. 4a. Aytjcle Number 4b. Service Type dd❑� Registered I�t Certified ❑ Express Mail Insured COD Return Receipt for Merchandise 7 5. Signature (Addressee) 6. Signature (Agent) Date of Delivery 8. Addressee's Address (Only if requested and fee is paid) PS Form 3811, October 199O *us. oro+ Teo—sxs.ee1 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT DR 8403 (5/89) Cob. Dept. of Revenue Liquor Enforcement Division 1375 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80261 Colorado Fermented Malt Beverage (3.2% Beer) License Application IMPORTANT: For those retail licenses described in Column A below, this application and all supporting documents must FIRST BE FILED IN DUPLICATE WITH, AND APPROVED BY, THE License Issued Through (Expiration Date) Use License Account No. for all reference LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY (CITY, TOWN, COUNTY). Applications will not be accepted unless all applicable questions are fully answered, all supporting documents correspond exactly with the name of the applicant(s), and proper fees are attached. LIABILITY INFORMATION You may attach separate sheets or additional documents if necessary to fully complete this County City Industry Type Liability Date application. All documents must be typewritten or legibly printed in black ink. Form DR 8404-I, 'Individual History Record" must be completed and filed in duplicate by the following: FEE PAID • Each applicant • All general partners Cash Fund State City County • All officers/directors of a corporation • Over 5% limited partners 86-1 45.9 37-1 49.1 • All stockholders of a corporation not subject • Managers to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 • Each person required to file form • Over 5% stockholders of a corporation subject DR 8404-I must submit fingerprints to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to the Local Licensing Authority. NOTE: License status will not be given over the telephone. License will be mailed by the Liquor Enforcement Division to the Local Licensing Authority upon issuance. ALL ANSWERS MUST BE PRINTED IN BLACK INK OR TYPEWRITTEN TOTAL. APPLICANTS FOR BRAND NEW LICENSES, OR TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP MUST CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES BELOW IN EITHER COLUMN A OR COLUMN B AND MUST ALSO CHECK EITHER BOX (18) OR (19). • 45 - 9 (3) COLUMN A : STATE FEES , 45 - 9 (3) COLUMN B STATE FEES 18 2 New License Application Fee PP $55C+G0 19 0 Transfer of Ownership Application Fee $250.00 V 18 0 New License Application Fee $250.00 19 0 Transfer of Ownership Application Fee $250.00 11 0 Retail 3.2% Beer (Fermented Malt $71.25 Beverage License) - City 11 0 Retail 3.2% Beer (Fermented Malt $92.50 Beverage License) - County 12 ❑ 3.2% Beer Wholesale License (Fermented Malt Bev,) $125.00 13 ❑ 3.2% Beer Manufacturers License (Fermented Malt Bev,) 125.00 14 ❑ 3.2% Beer Importer's License (Fermented Malt Bev,y 125.00 16 • Nonresident Manufacturer License 125.00 (Fermented Malt Beverage) 1. Name of Applicant(s): If partnership, list partners' names (at least two); if corporation, name of corporation: Lc f J p±r1-( (2 L- 5 P(i(� 1=n Date filed with fed Authority: 2-4 J— "L> 1a. Applicant is a: ❑ Corporation Individual ❑ Partnership ❑ Other (specify) F.E.I :� t El -07 2Z1 I O to 2. Trade Name of Establishment: (DBA) Owl LITTIv 5'rM2.�' State Sales Tax No.: n 700?Z Social Security No.: Business Telephone: 3. Address of Premises: (Specify exact location of premises.Diagram of premises must accompany this application.) L1 ;'t1 `ILC: LLD ws1`cN<- t>2 — City: County: State: Zip Code: 4. Mailing Address: (Number and Street) 5A MC City or Town: State: Zip Code: 5. If this is a transfer of ownership application or renewal, you MUST answer the following questions about this business: Present Trade Name of That Establishment (DBA): Present State License No.: Present Type of License: Present Expiration Date: 6. Is the applicant, or any of the partners, or officers, stockholders or directors of said applicant (if a corporation),or manager, under the age of eighteen years? 7. (a) Has the applicant, or any of the partners, or officers, stockholders or directors of said applicant (if a corporation) ever been convicted of a crime? If answer is "yes," explain in detail. Exclude minor traffic violations. (b) Have persons lending assistance or financial support to the applicant, or the manager, or employees, ever been convicted of a crime? If answer is 'yes; explain in detail. Exclude minor traffic violations. a. YES IS NO �.il 7`V" �iN':dao'•. 9""272 930176 I 2/27/,71 8. Has the applicant, or any of the partners, or officers, directors or stockholders of said applicant (if a corporation), or manager, ever: (a) been denied an alcoholic beverage license? (b) had an alcoholic beverage license suspended or revoked? (c) had interest in an entity that had an alcoholic beverage license suspended or revoked? If "yes," explain in detail. YES NO NO 9. Has a fermented malt beverage license for the premises to be licensed been refused within the preceding year? If "yes,'El explain in detail. 10. Does or did the applicant, or any of the partners, or officers, directors or stockholders of said applicant (if a corporation) have a direct or indirect interest in any other Colorado Liquor or Fermented Malt Beverage License (include loans to or from any licensee, or interest in a loan to any licensee)? If "yes," explain in detail. 11. State whether the applicant has legal possession of the premises by virtue of ownership or under a lease. If leased, list name and address of landlord and term of lease: 12. Identify the persons, firms, or corporations who now, or will, have a financial interest, evidenced either by loans or equity ownership in the business for which this license is requested. State the names and addresses of any such persons, and the amount and source of such financial interest expressed in dollars or other items of value, such as inventory, furniture or equipment (i.e., bank, relatives, friends, previous owners, etc.). Use separate sheet if necessary. NAME ADDRESS INTEREST 13. List the names and addresses of all liquor businesses in which any of the persons in the previous question are materially interested. Use separate sheet if necessary NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS Attach copies of all notes and security instruments, and any written agreement or details of any oral agreement, by which any person (including a corporation) will share in the profit or gross proceeds of this establishment, and any agreement relating to the business which is contingent or conditional in any way by volume, profit, sales, giving of advice or consultation. 14. Colorado Manufacturer or Wholesaler applicants, answer the following: (a) Does the applicant own, lease or operate any Colorado warehouse or storage plant in connection with this business? If "yes," give full address. (b) If the applicant is a wholesaler, does or did any owner, part owner, shareholder, director or officer have any direct or indirect financial interest in a wholesaler, retailer, manufacturer or importer already licensed by the State of Colorado to sell fermented malt beverage, or malt, vinous or spirituous liquor? If "yes," attach explanation in detail. (c) Does the applicant have a valid Federal Basic Permit? If "yes; attach a copy of the permit; if "no; explain whether one has been applied for. ¶age 2 of 4 15. Nonresident Manufacturer (fermented malt beverages) or Importer (fermented malt beverages) applicants, answer the following: (a) To what Colorado licensed wholesaler do you intend to ship your merchandise? (b) Does or did any owner, part owner, shareh..Ider, director or officer of the applicant have any direct or indirect financial interest in an importer, manufacturer or retailer already licensed by the State of Colorado to sell Fermented malt beverages or malt, vinous or spirituous liquor? If 'yes,' attach explanation in detail. (c) Does the applicant have a valid Federal Basic Permit? If 'yes,' attach a copy of the permit. (d) Are you the primary source of supply in the U.S.? If 'no,' explain in detail. ,YES NO 16. If the applicant is a partnership, answer the following: (Attach separate sheet if necessary.) (a) Name of each general partner and each limited partner holding a greater than 5% interest Home Address, City and State Social Security # Date of Birth (b) On what date was the partnership formed? Attach a copy of the partnership agreement (except for partnerships consisting only of a husband and wife). Date: 17. If the applicant is a corporation, answer the following: (a) Corporation is organized under the laws of the State of: Date of Incorporation: y (b) Out-of-state corporations, give date authorized to do business in Colorado: (Attach romo. Secretary cate of of State) from Colo. of State) (c) Date of filing last annual corporate report to the Secretary of State: (d) Name of each officer listed below: Home Address, City and State: Social Security # Date of Birth: President: Vice -President: Treasurer: Secretary: (e) Name all 5% or greater stockholders; include actual owner or pledgee Home Address, City and State % of stock Date of Birth: (f) Name of all Directors or Trustees of Corporation: Home Address, City and State 18. Manager: Page 3 of 4 Ssr 330272 OATH OF APPLICANT I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree that this application and all attachments are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. Authorized Si nature: �y Title �, ()ll i��7/ :- Date: /� ;OA 1_J REPORT AND APPROVAL OF LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY (Manufacturers, nonresident. manufacturers, Importers, wholesalers, limited wineries, and public transportation licensees disregard the section below.)...:. Is this application for a: Each person required to The liquor licensed premises If "no," the building will YES NO x New License Transfer of Ownership Other (specify): file DR 8404-I: Has Background is ready for occupancy be completed and ready been fingerprinted NCIC and CCIC checked and has been inspected by the Local Licensing Authority. for inspection by (date) X X X C.R.S., as amended, 1246-117 (1) (a) The local licensing authority shall restrict (I) Sales for consumption 'OFF' (II) Sales for consumption 'ON' the (III) Sales for consumption 'BOTH (b) The provisions of paragraph (1)(a) shall for under this article prior to July 1, the use of said license to: CHECK ONE the premises of the licensee; or X premises of the licensee; or ON AND OFF' the premises of the licensee. not apply to any license issued or applied 1967, nor to any renewal or reissuance thereof. The foregoing application has been examined; and the premises, business to be conducted, and character of the applicant are satisfactory. We do report that such license, if granted, will meet the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood and the desires of the inhabitants, and will comply with the provision of Title 12, Article 46, C.R.S. THEREFORE, THIS APPLICATION IS APPROVED. Local Licensing Authority for: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO II TOWN, CITY COUNTY Signature: r� // l Title: CHAIRMAN PRO —TEN, WELD COUNTY BOARD OF CONMISS 0•t•: 03/31/93 /y �l Signature an et / / T114: C TOaL / PUTY Dale:,//,�C 03/ifpreni aY r a the above pprovat should rk, if in a county, then by the chairman of the board of county commissioners and the clerk to the board. If, by ordinance or otherwise, the Iota licensing authority is some other official, then such approval should be given by such official. 930272 Page 4 of 4 # I l I R LS OW Ju ICE a:r [�2vAp ST , LuICf- Coco LICENSE hvo, !cl— IS( -11 3.2 13 (-4 GE S MSS DR 8404 - 1(2/89) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT DIVISION INDIVIDUAL HISTORY RECORD 1375 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80261 To be completed by each individual applicant, each general and over 5% limited partner of a partnership, each officer, director, and over 5% stockholder of a public corporation, and the manager of the applicant. NOTICE: This individual History Record provides basic information which is necessary for the licensing authorities' investigation. ALL questions must be answered in their entirety. EVERY answer you give will be checked for its truthfulness. A deliberate falsehood will Jeopardize the application as such falsehood within itself constitutes evidence regarding the character and reputation of the applicant. 1. Name of Business: out I ITrI tr ¶ y—nrL& Date: I-1 8-13 Social Security Number: 2. Your Full Name: (last/first/middle) SPWAFrc V ukIPrft Res(& 3. Also Known As: (maiden name/nickname, etc.) 4. Mailing Address: (if different from residence) -Po 6ox '314 MIL1tK.F.J Gil RClSk-t3 Home Telephone: SQ7- 2f31(0 5. Residence Address: (street and number, dry, state, zip) I(j-7 c> JoSEP C 1LUl E,J B° ' 6. Is your residence: 21 OWNED Ill If rented, from whom? RENTED 7. Date of Birth: naturalized, state where: When: Name of U.S. District Court: Naturalization Certificate No.: Date of Certificate: If an alien, give Alien's Registration Card No.: Permanent Residence Card No.: 9. Height: Sell" Weight: ht I 1() Hair Color: T (LI.) Eye Color: t4A-7.FC Sex: M Race: CA U. 10. Do you have AYES a Colorado Drivers License? If yes,' give number: ill NO .C What is your relationship to the applicant? (sole owner, partner, corporate officer, director, stockholder or manager): 5OCE OWN€2 12. If Stockholder, Number of Shares Owned Beneficially or of Record: Percent of Outstanding Stock Owned: 13. If Partner, state whether: ❑ GENERAL • LIMITED Percent of Partnership Beneficially Owned: — 14. Name of Present Employer: (C IJ S s0 ) P AtA-"'?r 15. Type of Business of Employment: e rzo ER -Le S TO (2 16. Address of Business Where Employed: (street and number, city, state, zip) 903 gat A0 c7- Nt t c._u 1O7,) Ca S 6 Sy3 Business Telephone: 558 7- L/ L2- ( 17. Present Position: nwuert._ 18. Marital Status: M, 19. Name of Spouse: (Include maiden name if applicable) Cco gx/vcr it S(4c)uT2._ 20. Spouse's Date of Birth: JuKAF tq Place of Birth: 0mlaµA , tiEdn 21. Spouse's residence 'address, if different than yours: (give street and number, city, state, zip) 22. Spouse's Present Employer: i(6/0'tS0efrie"17 Occupation: ASST MGYt 23, Address of Spouse's Present Employer: qn3 pa€AO Si MfLL(Kc,J 24. List the name(s) of all relatives working in the liquor industry, give their: Name of Relative: Relationship to You: Position held: Name of Employer: Location of Employer: 930272 CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE 25. Do you now, or have you ever held a direct or indirect interest in a State of Colorado Liquor or Beer License? If 'yes; answer in detail. • OW PO ILC P'S S v �t '1'TF I (.f A V C- A 3 .z Lt cE ASS C 7-1-(64-c 4 - I 5-6 49/ 26. Do you now, or have you ever had a direct or indirect interest in a liquor or beer license, or been employed in a liquor or beer related business outside of the State of Colorado? If lies; describe in detail. YES ❑ NO ❑ YES P410 27. Have you ever been convicted of a crime, fined, Imprisoned, placed on probation, received a suspended sentence or forfeited bail for any offense in criminal or military court? (Do not include traffic violations, unless they resulted in suspension or revocation of your driver's license, or you were convicted of driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages.) If ''yes," explain in detail. ❑ YES LaNO 28. Have you ever received a violation notice, suspension or revocation for a liquor law violation, or been denied a liquor or beer license anywhere in the U.S.? If yes; explain in detail. ❑ YES IS,,,NO 29. Have you ever held a gambling or gaming license or owned a Federal Gambling Stamp? If "yes," explain in detail below. ❑ YES KNO State/Federal: Year: City: State: State/Federal: Year: City: State: 30. Military Service: (branch) R2N+Y From: MAP— Col To: Serial No.: s-23 Ict 9ggo 31. List all addresses where you have lived for the last five years. (Attach separate sheet if necessary) Type of Discharge: ► Ort4 2LE Street and Number City, State, Zip From: To: I0-7 So JoS€r , x M (LEI kEn.) Co g o s/3 JAJL 7t 1,9/INNr 32. List all former employers or businesses engaged In within the last five years. (Attach separate sheets if necessary.) Name of employer: Address: (street, number, city, state, zip) Position Held: From: To: LLcf(E) �3 Nei 7 33. List the names of persons who can vouch for your good character and fitness in connection with this application. Name of reference: Address: (street, number, city, state, zip) No. of Years Known: BCCGS 1 t 3 SO WALJ .Jo WNS w,J (4 8aS 9f MILL\ K- .i���_iC� C� f:f- (t 4/I+: f3EJAa_tvao q (b Q(LOAQ ST 14iU(ICEd OATH OF APPLICANT 8o str3 f s-- i I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree that I have read the foregoing application and all attachments thereto, and that all information therein is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Title: Date: ICQ.b.1tt0>4r,. 6 i i - 9302701110, At; Wilk COLORADO March 21, 1993 Kenneth Spooner Our Little Store 4821 Yellowstone Drive Greeley, Colorado 80634 OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE (303) 356-4000, EXT. 4200 FAX (303) 352-0242 P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 RE: Findings of the Investigation Concerning your Application for a 3.2% Beer License for "Our Little Store" for Consumption OFF Premises Dear Mr. Spooner: Please be advised that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, Colorado, has made favorable findings in its investigation concerning your application for the proposed 3.2% Beer License, with the licensed premises to be known as "Our Little Store", with the sales to be for consumption OFF premises. The on -site visit which I conducted revealed the following: a. The proposed licensed premise is not connected to a different licensed premise. b. The applicant's diagram of the proposed licensed premise is correct. c. There are no public or parochial schools, or principal campus of any college, university, or seminary within 500 feet of the proposed licensed premise. d. The notice of hearing was posted by the applicant in such a manner that the notice was conspicuous and plainly visible to the public. The investigation of your character has shown that it is good and in accordance with Section 12-46-108(1)(b), CRS. As you know, the hearing on said license will be held in the First Floor Assembly Room of the Weld County Centennial Center, at 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, March 31, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. Very truly yours, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Dale Hall I County Commissioner skin '4. _a is_. mc-mORAnuum To From Subj.a: Commissioner Dale Hall Clerk to Board (/ On -Site Inspection for Beer License Dm* February 23, 1993 On February 22, 1993 you were designated the Commissioner to make an on - site inspection concerning the application of Kenneth Spooner for a 3.2% beer license for "Our Little Store", at 4821 Yellowstone Drive, Greeley, Colorado. Please note, your inspection should be done ,, to the hearing , 1993) to insure the sign is proper y posted at that time. o owing s a checklist for that on -site inspection. 1.,; Establish that the applicant's premises are separate and distinct from any liquor licensed premise, i.e. liquor stores, taverns, etc. (Section 12-46-106(3) 2. Check the applicant's diagram of the premises to verify that it is correct. Also be sure that the premises are reasonably close to being occupied by licensee or is currently occupied by him. (Section 12-46-101(2)(b) 3. Observe the other 3.2% beer on, off, and on/off c,license establishments within the neighborhood, in 00J order to determine the necessity of the proposed license. (Section 12-46-108(2) 4. Determine that "The sign shall the has been properly posted: be o car` board material not less than , composed of t an and stating the of license appli . or, the of the applicat on, the Ollrof the , the and address of the applicant, and o the place at which petitions or remonstr es may be filed. If the applicant is a partnership, the sign shall contain the names and addresses of all partners and if the applicant is a corporation, association or other organization, the sign shall contain the names and addresses of the president, vice-president, secretary and managing officer or officers." If you find all of the above items to be in order, please sign the attached letter and return it to Carol for mailing. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Bruce Barker. AEPR D: rker, Assistant County Attorne93027' *al mEmoRAnDum lURe To Commissioner From Subject: Clerk to Board Date February 23, 1993 On -Site Inspection for Beer License On February 22, 1993 you were designated the Commissioner to make an on - site inspection concerning the application of Kenneth Spooner for a 3.2% beer license for "Our Little Store", at 4821 Yellowstone Drive, Greeley, Colorado. Please note, your inspection should be done ten days prior to the hearing (on March 21, 1993) to insure the sign is properly posted at that time. Following is a checklist for that on -site inspection. 1. Establish that the applicant's premises are separate and distinct from any liquor licensed premise, i.e. liquor stores, taverns, etc. (Section 12-46-106(3) 2. Check the applicant's diagram of the premises to verify that it is correct. Also be sure that the premises are reasonably close to being occupied by licensee or is currently occupied by him. (Section 12-46-107(2)(b) 3. Observe the other 3.2% beer on, off, and on/off license establishments within the neighborhood, in order to determine the necessity of the proposed license. (Section 12-46-108(2) 4. Determine that the sign has been properly posted: "The sign shall be of cardboard material not less than 22" wide and 26" high, composed of letters not less than 1" in height, and stating the type of license applied for, the date of the application, the date of the hearing, the name and address of the applicant, and the address of the place at which petitions or remonstrances may be filed. If the applicant is a partnership, the sign shall contain the names and addresses of all partners and if the applicant is a corporation, association or other organization, the sign shall contain the names and addresses of the president, vice-president, secretary and managing officer or officers." If you find all of the above items to be in order, please sign the attached letter and return it to Carol for mailing. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Bruce Barker. APPROVED: C�//1✓ Bru-.Barker, Assistant County Attorney930 f env Z//8'/p3 To Whom It May Concern; I have known Ken Spooner since he moved into Milliken approx. fifteen years ago. Under his management, Ken's Superette has sold 3.2 beer for probably the lest ten years. I have a barber shop located across the street from Ken's and I know of no problems caused by these sales. Ken Spooner and I belong to the M.J. Lions Club. I speak highly of him as an individual and a businessman. 930272 TH��ZE • 28 8. PARISH AVE. • P.O. BOX 400• PHONE 687-4626 • JOHNSTOWN, COLORADO February 17, 1993 To whom it may ‘oncfrn: It has been my pleasure to have known Ken Spooner for the last 13 years. He is an honest hard working businessman. He has served on a variety of civic and political boards in the town of Milliken and is an asset to the whole community. His record and that of his store in Milliken is spotless. Sincerely, Clyde Briggs, PubliY er 930272 Xown of /1k Police Department 1107 Broad Street P.O. Bo February 17, 1993 Milliken Colorado 80543 (30 -2772 FAX (3O3) 587-2678 Randall S. Jacobson, Police Chief To whom it may concerns I have been Chief of Police of the Millikeriolice Department for the past year. Since becoming Chief, I have had several o contact with KenS pooner, through his plac involvement in Lions Club. I have found Mr ;.:Spooner to be honest and businessman. Hil business also holds a 3. Milliken. Durini my time with the Millikel have had no rep*ts of any violations of ai S cerely, c r - - Randall S. iacolimon Chief of Police ions to come in business and his ind him to be a good ser license in olice Department, we kind. 1930272 E n4-bh ZLZOCG O "JJC-(10 .) s FO N AR22181450 B 1268 ..aC 02218450 06/28/90 16:30 p25,00 1/005 F 0779 MARY ANN FEOERSTEIN CLERK & RECORDER WELD CO, CO BARGAIN AND SALE DEED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, 14114 AND TAFT GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, AMO PARTNERS, a Colorado general partnership, NORTH LONGMONT GROUP, a Colorado general partnership, ARNOLD LEASING ASSOCIATES, a Colorado general partnership, 88TH AND PECOS GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, NORTH LOVELAND GROUP, a Colorado joist venture, GOLDEN FOODS, a Colorado general partnership, and PIERCE GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, all whose addresses are 1055 Auraria Parkway, Suite 100, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado, for the consideration of Ten Dollars and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid, hereby sell and convey to VRM PARTNERS, a Colorado general partnership, whose legal address is 105:5 Auraria Parkway, Suite 100, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado, all of their right, title and interest, which constitutes one hundred percent (100%) of the interests in, and to the following real property: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Pursuant to those certain Consents dated March 21, 1990, the partnerships and joint ventures have authorized and designated Harold G. Arnold, as authorized Partner and/or Joint Venturer and/or attorney -in -fact for the following partnerships and Joint ventures, to execute this Deed to effectuate the conveyance of the properties described herein in accordance with the terms hereof. Signed and delivered this aliday of April, 1990 G. Arnold, as authorized Partner and/or Venturer and/or attorney -in -fact for the following partnerships and joint ventures. 14TH AND TAFT GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, AMO PARTNERS, a Colorado general partnership, NORTH LONGMONT GROUP, a Colorado general partnership, ARNOLD LEASING ASSOCIATES, a Colorado general partnership, 88TH AND PECOS GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, NORTH LOVELAND GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, GOLDEN FOODS, a Colorado general partnership, and PIERCE GROUP, a Colorado joint venture. STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF 41,'✓ ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this g&... day of April, 1990, by HAROLD G. ARNOLD, authorized Partner and/or Joint Venturer and/or attorney -in -fact for the following partnerships and joint ventures: 14TH AND TAFT GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, AMO PARTNERS, a Colorado limited partnership, NORTH LONGMONT GROUP, a Colorado general partnership, ARNOLD LEASING ASSOCIATES, a Colorado general partnership, urn AND PECOS GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, NORTH LOVELAND GROUP, a Colorado joint venture, GOLDEN FOODS, a Colorado general partnership, and PIERCE GROUP, a Colorado joint venture. My commission expires: /-4O- ‘,4 'It%veeteclwiovdet442 90 ��_ A Notary Public EXHIBIT A` B 1268 REC 02218450 06/28/90 16:30 025.00 2/00$ F 0780 MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN CLERK &RECORDER WELD CO, CO .............. Weld County, State, of Colorado Parcel 1: Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: Lots 12, 14 and 16, Block 8, TOWN OF WINDSOR Parcel 2: Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described ass Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 4, in the TOWN OF AULT Parcel 3: Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: Lots 14, 15, 16, and 17, in Block 3, in the TOWN OF EATON, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, EXCEPT Parcel as conveyed by deed recorded in Book 982, Page, 512, Weld Countr Records. Parcel 4: A Part of Lots 14 to 17, inclulive, Block 3, TOWN OF EATON, described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of said Lot 14; thence West, along the North line of said Lot, 30 feet;.. thence South 100 feet to.a point on the South line of said Lot 17 which is 60 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 17; thence East, along the South line of said Lot 1.7, a distance of 60 feet to the Southeast: corner thereof; thence Northwesterly, along the Easterly line of said Block 3, a distance of 105 feet,; more or less, to the POINT_ OP. BEGINNING. 93 EXHIBIT A (cont.) Weld county, State of Colorado Parcel 5:. Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24, HUNTERS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 51, CITY OF GREELEY B 1268 REC 02218450 06/28/90 16:30 *25.00 3/005 F 0781 MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN CLERK 6 RECORDER WELD CO, CO Parcel 6: Covering the Land in the State et Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: A parcel of land located in Tract 'A', GREELEY PLAZA as recorded under Reception No. 1432944 in the records of WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, a subdivision being a part of the NEI/4 of Section 12, Township 5 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., CITY OF GREELEY, and being further described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northwest Corner of the NE1/4 of said Section 12, and considering the North line of said Section 12 to bear North 89'54'00• East, with all bearings herein being relative thereto: thence North 89'54'00• East, along the North Line of the NEI/4 of said Section 12, a distance of 68.11 feet; thence South 00'06'00• East, 80.00 feet to a point on the South Right -of -Way Line of 10th Street and U.S. Highway No. 34; thence South 44'55'10• West, 7.27 feet; thence South 00'03'07' East, 448.63 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 89'54'00' East, 150.00 feet; thence South 00'03'07' East, 150.00 feet; thence South. 39'54'00' West, 150.00 feet to a point on the East Right -of -Way Line of 28th Avenue; thence North 00'03'07' West, along the East Right -of -Way Line of 28th '.venue, 150.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel 7: Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, EXCLUDING that portion of Lot 1 lying within dedicated 10th Street, HUNTER HEIGHTS, an addition to the CITY OF GREELEY, O3� COUNTY OF WELD .7 4 E7ffi1B3:T A (cent.) Weld County, State of Colorado Parcel 8: Parcel 9: B 1268 REC 02218450 015/28/90 16:30 525.00 4/005 F 0782 MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN CLERK & RECORDER WELD CO, CO Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: OUTPARCEL A: A tract of land located in the E1/2 of Section 13, Township 5 North, Range 66 west of the 6th P.M., and being a part of Tract A, Block 1 of BRENTWOOD ?kilt SHOPPING CENTER ADDITION, CITY OF GREELEY, and being sore particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the SE corner of said Tract A, and considering the East line of Tract A, Block 1 of said Brentwood Park Shopping Center to bear North 00'23'00" East with all other bearings contained herein being relative thereto; thence North 00'23'00" East, 247.40 feet; thence North 89'37'00" West, 5.00 feet to the West right-of-way line of 23rd Avenue and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 89'37'00" West, 81.71 feet; thence South 00'23'00" West, 20.00 feet; thence North 89'37'00" West, 40.00 feet; thence North 00'23'00" East, 119.89 feet to a point on the -South T' right-of-way line of Reservoir Road; thence along Reservoir Road right -of -Way line by the following two (2) courses: _ South 82`17'18" East, 100.72 feet; ' -" 36:07 feet along the arc of s..curve,to the right whose.radius is. 25.00 feet, central angle is'82'40'18" and whose chord bears South' 40'57'09" East, 33.02 feet; thence South 00'23'00" West, 62.25 feet along the West right-of-way line of 23rd Avenue to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: Lot A, HILL -N -PARE SUBDIVISION, a subdivision of WELD COUNTY Parcel 10: Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 59, in the TOWN OF MILLIKEN t EXHIBIT A (cont.) Weld Canty, State of Colorado B 1268 REC 02218450 06/28/90 16:30 *25.00 5/005 Parcel 11: F 0783 MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN CLERK & RECORDER WELD CO, CO Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described as: 2� All that part of rot Twenty -fear (.24) and the South Half of Lot Twenty -Three (23) in CRANFORD'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 162 in the CITY OF GREELEY, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, according to the recorded map or plat thereof, lying East of the West 30 feet thereof, TOGETHER WITH the North 10 feet of the West 30 feet of the South half of said Lot Tventy-three (23) which is designated as a private driveway. Parcel 12: Covering the Land in the State of Colorado, County of Weld. Described ass The North 90 feet of Lots 17 and 1S1 and all of Lots 19, 20, 21 and 22, EXCEPTING the Southerly 115 feet of said Lots 19, 20, 21 and 22, all in Block 2, in the TOWN OF LA SALLE 930272 Sae i CONTRACT OF SALE (BRANDED) This Contract of Sale made and entered into between Venta Inc., 1055 Auraria Parkway, Denver, Colorado, hereinafter called "Seller" and Ken Spooner, hereinafter called "Purchaser". WITNESSETH In consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, Seller agrees to sell and deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase, receive and pay for product(s) of the kind and in the quantities and under the terms and conditions specifically set forth in Commodity Schedule(s) annexed hereto and made a part hereof. 1. Duration. This Contract shall become effective on the 1st day of February, 1993, and shall continue in effect until the 31st day of January, 1998 . 2. Products. The following Commodity Schedule(s) forming a part of this Contract were affixed at or before the signing hereof. COMMODITY SCHEDULE(S) DATE 1 -Commission Marketer February 1, 1993 By Mutual Agreement, this Contract may be amended from time to time by adding other or additional schedules, substituting revised schedules or by deleting one or more items or provisions from any Commodity Schedule(s) listed hereinabove. Additional and revised schedules shall be so marked and initialed by an authorized representative of Seller and by Purchaser and shall be affixed to and become a part of this Contract from and after the date appearing on such additional or revised schedule(s). Deletions shall be by notice given as provided herein and effective when accepted. 3. Ouantitv. Seller agrees to sell to Purchaser and Purchaser agrees to purchase from Seller the product(s) covered by this Contract in the quantities shown on the applicable Commodity Schedule(s). However, during any period of this Contract for which the amount of any such product(s) that Seller is required to deliver to Purchaser is prescribed by government rules, regulations or orders, the quantity of such product(s) covered by this Contract shall be the quantity so prescribed instead of the quantity shown on the applicable Commodity Schedule(s). For purposes of the Commodity Schedule(s), the "contract quantity" for any period shall be the quantity of product(s) which Seller is obligated to sell and Purchaser is obligated to buy under this Contract during that period whether prescribed by the attached Commodity Schedule(s) or by government rules, regulations or orders. It is specifically 17 - 1 930272 S agreed and understood that any purchase or sale in excess of the volumes described above shall not in any way be considered to modify this Contract as regards quantities to be delivered. 4. price. The price of the product(s) covered by this Contract shall be as stated in the applicable Commodity Schedule(s). Purchaser agrees to pay cash (or at Seller's option, certified or cashier's check, money order or other means approved by Seller) for all goods delivered to Purchaser by Seller under the terms of this Contract except deliveries for which credit has been previously arranged in writing with Seller. Purchases made and not paid for on delivery shall be payable at Seller's principal office unless otherwise specified by Seller. 5. Control. Purchaser is an independent businessman with the exclusive right to direct and control the business operation at the premises, including the establishment of the prices at which products and merchandise are sold. Seller reserves no control over the business at the premises. Purchaser has no authority to employ anyone as an employee or agent of Seller for any purpose. 6. Liability. Seller shall not be liable to Purchaser or to any other person for any damage to or loss of property, or for injury to or death of persons arising from Purchaser's operation pursuant to this Contract and Purchaser agrees to indemnify, protect and save Seller harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, liabilities, suits and actions, judgments and costs, which shall arise from or grow out of any injury to or death of persons and for damage to or loss of property, directly or indirectly arising out of, or resulting from, or in any way connected with Purchaser's operation upon or use of the station or from the condition thereof or of the adjoining streets, sidewalks or ways, whether sustained by Purchaser or his agents or employees, or any other person, firm or corporation which may seek to hold Seller liable. 7. Credit. While nothing herein shall be construed as obligating Seller to extend any credit to Purchaser, in the event Seller in its sole determination does elect to extend credit to Purchaser, such extension of credit shall only be made in writing. If credit is so extended it shall be extended on the following terms and conditions: (a) In the event payment is not made on or before the date, a late payment charge in an amount established by Seller from time to time, not to exceed the maximum allowed by law, may be imposed for each month (and any part thereof) which elapses from due date to the date payment is received by Seller. (b) Seller will furnish to Purchaser statements of Purchaser's account on a monthly basis. Payment of any such bills shall not prejudice the right of Purchaser to question the correctness thereof; provided, however, all bills and 17 - 1 930272 statements rendered to Purchaser by Seller during any month shall conclusively be presumed to be true and correct after thirty (30) days following the end of any such month, unless within said thirty (30) -day period Purchaser delivers to Seller's accounting office issuing said statement written exception thereto setting forth the item or items questioned and the basis therefor. Time is of the essence in complying with this provision. (c) In the event there are additional business transactions between Purchaser and Seller including without limitation those relating to credit sales of products other than those identified herein, promissory notes, or real estate, unless it is clearly indicated in writing by Purchaser as to how payments received by Seller from Purchaser are to be applied, then such payments shall be applied by Seller in the following order or priority: (i) trade accounts, (ii) promissory notes, (iii) rentals or other amounts due under any other agreement or transactions. (d) Seller reserves the right to withdraw such credit immediately at any time on giving to Purchaser notice thereof. In the event credit is withdrawn, all amounts then due and owing shall become payable, and all future sales by Seller to Purchaser shall be for cash (or at Seller's option certified or cashier's check, money order or other means approved by Seller). (e) Seller shall have the right but not the obligation to offset any indebtedness owed by Seller to Purchaser against any indebtedness owed by Purchaser to Seller, whether arising from the sale of goods or product(s) under this Contract, or from any other business transaction described in Paragraph 7(c) above. 8. Credit Cards. Purchaser specifically acknowledges receipt of a copy of Conoco's credit card guide and agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions thereof, as amended from time to time, including but not limited to the following: Seller agrees to purchase from Purchaser accounts receivable evidenced by credit sales tickets representing the sale by Purchaser of those products and services specified in Conoco's credit card guide, as amended from time to time, provided such sales are made in accordance with the requirements set forth in said credit card guide. Purchaser expressly agrees that Seller shall have the right but not the obligation to apply the proceeds of assigned accounts receivable towards payment of any indebtedness owed by Purchaser to Seller, whether arising from the sale of goods or product(s) under this Contract or from any other business transaction described in Paragraph 7(c). Purchaser further, agrees that credit sales tickets not evidencing deliveries of product(s) or services authorized by said credit card guide, or those which are not completed in accordance with the requirements thereof, may be reassigned by Seller to Purchaser. Purchaser also agrees that, upon such 17 - 1 93027 reassignment, the value of such credit sales tickets shall immediately become due and owing to Seller and may be deducted from subsequent checks for payment of assigned accounts receivable. 9. Delivery. Delivery of the product(s) covered by this Contract and passage of title and risk of loss shall be as stated in the applicable Commodity Schedule(s). 10. Taxes. It is agreed that any duty, tax, fee or other charge which Seller may be required to collect or pay under any municipal, state, federal or other laws now in effect or hereafter enacted with respect to the production, manufacture, inspection, transportation, storage, sale, delivery or use of the product(s) covered by this Contract shall be added to the prices to be paid by Purchaser for product(s) purchased hereunder. 11. Failure To Pe form. (a) Any delays in or failure of performance of either party hereto shall not constitute default hereunder or give rise to any claims for damages if and to the extent that such delay or failure is caused by occurrences beyond the control of the party affected, including, but not limited to, acts of God or the public enemy; expropriation or confiscation of facilities; compliance with any order or request of any governmental authority; acts of war, rebellion or sabotage or damage resulting therefrom; embargoes or other import or export restrictions; fires, floods, explosions, accidents, or breakdowns; riots; strikes or other concerted acts of workers, whether direct or indirect; or any other causes whether or not of the same class or kind as those specifically above named which are not within the control of the party affected and which, by the exercise of reasonable diligence, said party is unable to prevent or provide against. A party whose performance is affected by any of the causes set forth in the preceding sentence shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other party. (b) Seller shall be under no obligation to make deliveries hereunder at any time when in Seller's sole judgement it has reason to believe that the making of such delivery would be likely to cause strikes to be called against it or cause its properties to be picketed. (c) Seller shall not be required to make up deliveries omitted on account of any of the causes set forth in this paragraph. (d) Nothing in this paragraph shall excuse Purchaser from making payment when due for deliveries made under the Contract. 12. Excess Ouantities. In the event Seller should actually deliver to Purchaser and Purchaser should actually accept and receive during the term hereof quantities of product(s) in excess of the maximum quantities herein provided, Purchaser agrees to pay for said product(s) at the prices and in the method herein provided. However, nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to. 17 - 1 920272 authorize the purchase of quantities otherwise unauthorized under monthly or annual quantity limitations. 13. Determination of Quantity and Quality. The quantity and quality of product(s) sold hereunder shall be for all purposes conclusively deemed to be the quantity and quality set forth in Seller's document of delivery unless within seven (7) days of the date of delivery Purchaser delivers to Seller written notice of any claimed shortage in quantity or claimed deviation in quality. Time is of the essence in complying with this provision. 14. Trademarks. (a) Purchaser is permitted to display Conoco's trademarks solely to designate the origin of said product(s) and Purchaser agrees that petroleum products of others will not be sold by Purchaser under any trade name, trademark, brand name, label, insignia, symbol, or imprint owned by or used by Conoco, which retains the right, subject to requirements of law, to withdraw these from Purchaser at any time notwithstanding any request or demand by Seller to the contrary. It is further expressly understood and agreed that should Seller lose the right to grant the right to use the signs, brands, trade names or trademarks of Conoco for reasons other than those due to trademark abuse, violation of federal or state law or other fault or negligence of Seller which such abuse, violations, or other fault or negligence is related to action taken in bad faith by Seller, then Seller shall have the right to substitute the trademarks owned or controlled by a refiner other than Conoco for the trademarks of Conoco. In the event of such substitution, all references to trademarks of Conoco in this Contract shall be deemed to refer to the trademarks substituted by Seller hereunder. In the event of such substitution, Seller undertakes to arrange for and bear the cost, if any, of the replacement of such signs, symbols, and similar indicia which must be replaced as a consequence of such substitution. Upon termination of this Contract or prior thereto upon demand by Seller, Purchaser shall discontinue the posting, mounting, display or other use of said names, marks, labels, insignia, symbols, or imprints except only to the extent they appear as labels or identification of products manufactured or sold by Seller and are still in the containers or packages designed or furnished by Seller. Purchaser is not a licensee of Conoco's trademarks and shall not mix, commingle, adulterate, or otherwise change the composition of any of the product(s) purchased hereunder and resold by Purchaser under said names, marks, labels, insignia, symbols, or imprints. Seller is hereby given the right to examine at any time, and from time to time, the contents of Purchaser's tanks or containers in which said product(s) purchased hereunder are stored and to take samples therefrom, and if in the opinion of Seller any samples thus taken are not said product(s) and in the condition in which delivered by Seller to Purchaser then Seller may at its option cancel and terminate this Contract. If there shall 17 - 1 930272 be posted, mounted, or otherwise displayed on or in connection with the premises any sign, poster, placard, plate, device or form of advertising matter whether or not received from Seller, consisting in whole or in part of the name of Conoco or any other trade name, trademark, brand name, label, insignia, symbol or imprint owned by Conoco or used by Seller in its business, Purchaser agrees at all times to display same properly and to discontinue the posting, mounting or display of same immediately upon Purchaser's ceasing to sell Conoco's branded motor fuels (or other branded products of Seller) or in any event upon demand by Seller. Purchaser further agrees to take no action which will diminish or dilute the value of such trademarks or other identifications owned or used by the Seller. (b) While using said trademarks, Purchaser shall: (1) operate the station responsibly, with due care, prudence, good judgment, and skill; (2) treat all customers of the station courteously; (3) not engage in dishonest, fraudulent, or scare - selling practices; (4) promote diligently the sale of motor fuel by the station; (5) perform all services in a good, workmanlike manner; (6) maintain the restrooms in a clean, sanitary, and well lighted condition and adequately provided with necessary supplies; (7) provide sufficient trained and courteous personnel to serve the needs and desires of the motoring public; and (8) keep the station, driveways, yards, lawns, shrubs and other plantings neat and free from weeds, debris, snow, ice, and rubbish. 15. Customer Service and Complaints. While using any trademark or other identification of Conoco, as set forth in the preceding paragraph, Purchaser agrees: (a) to render appropriate, prompt, efficient, courteous service at the premises to Purchaser's customers for such product(s), to respond expeditiously to all complaints of such customers, making fair adjustment when appropriate, and otherwise conduct Purchaser's business in a fair and ethical manner and maintain the premises' facilities, all in a manner which will foster customer acceptance of and desire for the product(s) sold by Seller to Purchaser; (b) to provide sufficiently qualified and neatly dressed attendants, uniformed as appropriate to render first-class service to customers; (c) to keep the restrooms clean, orderly, sanitary and adequately furnished with restroom supplies; and (d) to assist in maintaining a high level of customer acceptance of Conoco's trademarks by keeping the premises open for dispensing of product(s) associated with such trademarks during such hours each day and days each week as specified by Seller. 17 - 1 930272 16. Quality. Specification or Name of Product. Seller shall have the right at its sole discretion at any time during the life of this Contract to change, alter, amend or eliminate any of the trade names, trademarks or brands of petroleum product(s) covered by this Contract. Seller may also, in its discretion, either (a) change or alter the quality, grade, or specifications of any product(s) covered by this Contract or (b) discontinue the availability of any such product(s). If any such change or alteration materially affects the performance of the product(s) or need of Purchaser therefor for the purposes intended by Purchaser, Purchaser may terminate this Contract as to any product(s) so affected on ten (10) days' prior written notice to Seller; however, Purchaser may not terminate this Contract for any change in quality or specifications of any said product(s) resulting from compliance with governmental regulations. Seller shall give Purchaser written notice of discontinuance of the manufacture of any product(s) covered by this Contract. The Contract shall terminate as to such product(s) when such notice is effective. Both Seller and Conoco shall have the right to enter the premises of the Purchaser or of any of Purchaser's customers who have purchased product(s) sold to Purchaser under this Contract and being offered for sale by such customer under Conoco's trademark during the normal business hours for the purpose of obtaining a sample or samples of any such product(s) by paying Purchaser or customer of Purchaser the current retail price therefor. Purchaser will include in its arrangements with its customers the right of Seller to enter the premises of such customers for the sole purpose stated in the preceding sentence of this Paragraph and agrees to assist in the enforcement thereof. 17. Assianment. This Contract shall not be transferred or assigned by Purchaser in whole or in part, directly or indirectly unless mandated by state law. Seller may assign this Contract in whole or in part upon ten (10) days' prior written notice to Purchaser. 18. Waiver. No waiver by either party of any breach of any of the covenants or conditions herein contained to be performed by the other party shall be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant or condition. 19. Laws. (a) Purchaser recognizes that it is handling hazardous substances and agrees that in receiving, storing, handling, offering for sale, selling, delivering for use, exchanging in trade or using itself product(s) purchased from Seller, Purchaser will in all respects exercise the strictest care required by law and that it will comply with any and all of Seller's Applicable Safety procedures specified in the attachment hereto as well as all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, as exist now or hereinafter come into force, including, but not limited to, 17 - 1 9302'72 S those governing dispensing equipment, pollution, the maximum sulfur content of fuel, the maximum lead content of motor fuel and the labeling of pump stands and dispensers of motor fuel, the use and labeling of product containers, the use, maintenance and labeling of product storage tanks, the prevention of spills, leaks, venting or other improper escape from product containers or storage tanks, and the method of cleanup or disposal of product which has leaked, spilled, vented or otherwise improperly escaped from containers or storage tanks. Purchaser understands and acknowledges that it is an "operator" for purposes of 40 C.F.R. 280-81 and any other federal, state and/or local laws, regulations or ordinances related to the prevention of pollution from storage tanks or the taking of corrective action therefor. PURCHASER WILL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD SELLER, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, HARMLESS AGAINST ALL LOSSES, CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, PENALTIES AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF PURCHASER'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, and such failure by Purchaser shall entitle Seller to cancel any mutual contract immediately as it applies to the product(s) affected by such failure or other products which require the same standard of care. (b) In the event that any spills, leaks, venting or other unintended discharge from product containers, pumps, piping or storage tanks ("facilities") requires corrective action for any reason or cause, Seller is authorized to suspend immediately its supply and other obligations under this and related contracts until such time as all required corrective action is completed, and Seller is further authorized to enter the property at any time and remove all motor fuels from any or all storage tanks owned by Seller and, in its sole discretion, remove storage tanks and related facilities owned by Seller. Seller shall be under no obligation to replace, repair or restore storage tanks removed pursuant to this provision and such suspension of obligations and/or removal of storage tanks shall not constitute default hereunder or give rise to any claims for damages or other compensation. When all required corrective action is completed, Seller may demand a renegotiation of any term of this or related agreements, including the rental terms, in any reasonable manner that compensates Seller for its out of pocket expenses and additional necessary investments occasioned by the discharge or restoration of the site. (c) If at any time Seller determines that due to governmental regulations, it is unable to increase the price of any of the product(s) deliverable under this Contract by an amount which is sufficient in Seller's judgment to reflect increases in either (1) the cost of such product(s) to Seller or Seller's supplier or (2) the fair market value of such product(s), which have occurred since the date of this Contract or the date of the last increase in the price of such product(s) whichever is later, Seller may cancel this Contract upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Purchaser, or may suspend this Contract while such limitation is in effect. (d) It is understood by and between the parties that they are 17 - 1 930272 entering into this Contract in reliance on the laws, rules, regulations, decrees, agreements, concessions and arrangements with governments or governmental instrumentalities (hereinafter called "Regulations") in effect on the date of this Contract. In the event that, at any time or from time to time during the term of this Contract, any of said Regulations are changed or new Regulations become effective whether by law, decree or regulation or by response to the insistence or request of any governmental authority or person purporting to act therefor, and the effect of such changed or new Regulations (1) is not covered by any other provision of this Contract, and (2) in either party's judgement reasonably exercised either (i) has a substantial adverse effect upon such party (or in the case of Seller on Seller's suppliers), or (ii) substantially increases the risk of performance by such party under this Contract, such party shall have the option to request renegotiation of the terms (including, without limitation, price) of this Contract. Said option may be exercised at any time after such changed or new Regulations are promulgated, by written notice of desire to renegotiate. Such notice must contain the new terms desired. If, after good faith negotiation, the parties do not agree upon new terms satisfactory to both within sixty (60) days after such notice is given, either party shall have the right to cancel this Contract by giving thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party within a reasonable time after the end of the said sixty (60) -day period. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, if any state or local law, rule, regulation, or order (1) regulating the price at which a product(s) to be delivered hereunder may be sold, or (2) limiting the discretion of Seller to determine to whom they will sell such product(s) becomes effective during the term of this Contract in any state in which such product(s) is to be delivered hereunder, Seller shall have the right to terminate this Contract immediately. 20. potices. All written notices required or permitted to be given by this Contract shall be deemed to be duly given if delivered personally or sent by certified mail to Seller or to Purchaser, as the case may be, at the address set forth above or to such other address as may be furnished by either party to the other in writing in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. The date of mailing shall be deemed the date of giving such notice, except for notice of change of address, which must be received to be effective. 21. Termination. (a) This Contract shall terminate upon expiration of the term stated in Paragraph 1. (b) This Contract may be terminated by Seller: (i) if Purchaser makes any material false or misleading statement or representation which induces Seller to enter into this Contract, or which is relevant to the relationship 17 - 1 930272 a from Seller to correct such failure. If such failure is corrected and another failure to abide by any of said provisions thereafter occurs, then a second (or subsequent written notice as required) shall be given. Should there be a third such failure by Purchaser to comply with any of said provisions, Seller may terminate this Contract without affording Purchaser opportunity to correct such third breach. (e) Any termination of this Contract shall be accompanied by such notice from Seller as may be required by law. (f) Upon the expiration of the term hereof or upon termination hereof, Seller shall have the right, at its option, to enter upon the premises and to remove, paint out, or obliterate any signs, symbols or colors on said premises or on the buildings or equipment thereof which in Seller's opinion would lead a patron to believe that Seller's products are being offered for sale at the premises. (g) Upon loss of Seller's right to grant the Conoco trademark Seller may terminate this Contract pursuant to 'the notice provisions of Paragraph 20. Seller will not be liable for the consequences of such loss unless they result from an act by Seller taken in bad faith for the express purpose of causing the loss of Seller's right to grant the right to use the trademark. (h) Termination of this Contract by either party for any reason shall not relieve the parties of any obligation theretofore accrued under this Contract. 22. Lease. If for any lawful reason, the accompanying Station Lease, between C -Plus Inc. and Ken Spooner is terminated or not renewed, then this Contract of Sale shall also terminate or not be renewed at the time of such termination or non -renewal. 23. Accord. The parties to this Contract have discussed the provisions herein and find them fair and mutually satisfactory and further agree that in all respects the provisions are reasonable and of material significance to the relationship of the parties hereunder, and that any breach of a provision by either party hereto or a failure to carry out said provisions in good faith shall conclusively be deemed to be substantial. 24. Nature of and Modification of Agreement. (a) In consideration of the granting and execution of this Contract, it is understood and agreed that there shall be no contractual obligation to extend or renew the period or terns of this Contract in any way, and the parties agree that this Contract shall not be considered or deemed to be any form of "joint venture" or "partnership" at the premises of Purchaser or elsewhere. (b) This Contract may be modified only by a writing signed by both of the parties or their duly authorized agent. 17 - 1 930272 WAS between the parties hereto; (ii) if Purchaser becomes insolvent or commits an act of bankruptcy or takes advantage of any law for the benefit of debtors or Purchaser's creditors, or if a receiver is appointed for Purchaser; (iii) if possession of the business location(s) of the Purchaser is interrupted by act of any government or agency thereof; (iv) if Purchaser fails to pay in a timely manner any sums when due hereunder; (v) if Purchaser defaults in any of its obligationsunder this Contract; (vi) if Purchaser is declared incompetent to manage his property or affairs by any court, or if Purchaser is mentally or physically disabled for three (3) months or more to the extent that Purchaser is unable to provide for the continued proper operation of the business of the Purchaser; (vii) under the circumstances described in causes for termination by Seller in Paragraph 19, Paragraph 25 or Paragraph 30; (viii) if Purchaser dies; (ix) if Purchaser engages in fraud or criminal misconduct relevant to the operation of the business of the Purchaser; (x) if Purchaser is convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving fraud, moral turpitude or commercial dishonesty, whether or not the crime arose from the operation of the business of the Purchaser; (xi) if Purchaser fails to purchase the minimum monthly gallonage requirements outlined in Paragraph 1 of the attached Commodity Schedule(s); (xii) if there occurs any other circumstance under which termination of a franchise is permitted under the provisions of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (P.L. 95-297); or (xiii) upon assignment of the Contract by Purchaser contrary to Paragraph 17. (c) If Seller has cause to believe that Purchaser has engaged in fraudulent, unscrupulous or unethical business practices (which shall include but not be limited to practices forbidden by federal, state or local laws or regulations), Seller shall give Purchaser written notice of its belief and shall state the specific grounds therefor. Following the receipt of such notice, Purchaser shall be given reasonable opportunity to discuss the matter with Seller's representatives. If following such discussions (or reasonable opportunity therefor) and after such investigation of the matter as is reasonable under the circumstances, Seller reaches a good faith conclusion that Purchaser has engaged in one or more such practices, Seller shall have the right to terminate this Contract. (d) For failure by Purchaser to comply with any of theprovisions of Paragraph 14 of this Contract (except a failure covered by Paragraph 21(c)) the following procedure shall apply: Purchaser will be given seven (7) days after date of written notice 17 - 1 930272 IMES 25. Compliance with Laws: Severability of Provisions. Both parties expressly agree that it is the intention. of neither party to violate statutory or common law and that if any section, sentence, paragraph, clause or combination of same is in violation of any law, such sentences, paragraphs, clauses or combination of same shall be inoperative and the remainder of this Contract shall remain binding upon the parties hereto unless in the judgement of either party hereto, the remaining portions hereof are inadequate to properly define the rights and obligations of the parties, in which event such party shall have the right, upon making such determination, to thereafter terminate this Contract upon written notice to the other. 26. Express Warranties: Exclusion of Other Warranties. Seller warrants that the product(s) supplied hereunder will conform to the promises and affirmations of fact made in Seller's current technical literature and printed advertisements, if any, related specifically to such product(s); that it will convey good title to the product(s) supplied hereunder, free of all liens, and that the product(s) supplied hereunder meet such specifications as have been expressly made a part of this Contract. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED. THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IN OTHER RESPECTS THAN EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN OTHER RESPECTS THAN EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. 27. Entire Agreement. This writing is intended by the parties to be a final, complete and exclusive statement of their agreement about the matters covered herein. THERE ARE NO ORAL UNDERSTANDINGS, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AFFECTING IT. No amendment or alterations to this Contract shall have any effect unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Seller and by Purchaser. 28. Damages. NO CLAIM SHALL BE MADE UNDER THIS CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED OTHERWISE BY LAW. 29. Prior Agreements. This Contract cancels and supersedes any prior agreements between the parties hereto, covering the purchase and sale of product(s) covered by this Contract. 30. Other Rights of Termination. Purchaser agrees not to engage in or permit any illegal or improper act or conduct, on or about the premises where Seller's motor fuels are sold, which is detrimental to Seller or any member of the public. Subject to any other requirements of law, at the option of Seller, this Contract may be terminated without further notice, (a) upon the failure of Purchaser to desist from any such further acts or conduct after written notice from Seller to do so, or (b) upon Purchaser's 17 - 1 930272 a STATION LEASE (BRANDED) This agreement, made dAtJ JAti•--r _c, between C -Plus Inc. hereinafter "Lessor" and Ken Spooner, hereinafter "Lessee". WITNESSETH: 1. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee the premises and equipment located at 4821 Yellowstone Drive in the City of Greeley in the County of Weld, in the State of Colorado, which premises are to be employed in connection with the sale, consignment or distribution of motor fuel under the signs, brands, trademarks or trade names of Conoco. It is understood and agreed that Lessor neither owns nor controls the signs, brands, trademarks or trade names of Conoco which are to be used at the above premises, but that Lessor may supply those to Lessee only with the authorization of Conoco, which retains the right, subject to requirements of law, to withdraw these from Lessee at any time notwithstanding any request or demand by Lessor to the contrary. Lessor owns all equipment on the premises with the exception of items enumerated in Attachment "A". The equipment shall be in good operating condition at the commencement of this Lease. 2. The term of this Lease shall be 5 years, commencing on February 1, 1993, and ending on January 31, 1998. During the 6 months ending August 1, 1993 Lessee may terminate this lease at any time in the event that operation of premises is unprofitable to Lessee, provided at least 30 days notice to terminate is given in writing to Lessor. 3. Lessee shall pay a gallonage rental equal to the gross profit from all fuel sales. Such rental shall be paid on motor fuel dispensed from the station, and computed during each lease period. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, gallonage rental shall be due and payable monthly. 4. Lessee is an independent businessman with the exclusive right to direct and control the business operation at the above premises, including the establishment of the prices at which products and merchandise are sold. Lessor reserves no control over the business at the above premises. Lessee has no authority to employ anyone as an employee or agent of Lessor for any purpose. 5. The parties to this Lease have discussed the provisions herein and find them fair and mutually satisfactory and further agree that in all respects the provisions are reasonable and of material significance to the relationship of the parties hereunder. Any breach of a provision of this Lease shall be grounds for termination or non -renewal of the relationship. 930272 a- failure to pay any amount when and as due, and no forbearance, course of dealing, or prior payment shall affect these rights of termination. If at any time the financial responsibility of Purchaser shall become impaired or unsatisfactory to Seller, or should Purchaser be in arrears in his accounts with Seller, Seller may require, as a condition of making further deliveries under this Contract, payment by Purchaser of all past due accounts and cash payment for all future deliveries. 31. Commencement. This Contract or any modification thereof shall not be binding upon Seller until signed on its behalf by an authorized representative of Seller. Commencement of performance hereunder prior to signing as above stipulated in no case shall be construed as a waiver by Seller of this requirement. 32. Attorney's Fees. The parties agree that in the event of any action, claim, or lawsuit between them the prevailing party will be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs as part of any judgment rendered. Executed this the 1 c day of JMuuA„'l , 19 93. SELLER: yenta, Inc. 1055 Auraria Parkway Denver, CO 80204 BY: LE: Oft --1--. PURCHASER: Ken Spooner BY: 17 - 1 107 S. Josephine Milliken, CO 80543 16, gee. _ 930272 6. Lessee shall surrender possession of the station immediately upon termination, cancellation, or non -renewal of this Lease. Lessor shall have the right to repossess the premises immediately upon termination, cancellation or non -renewal of this Lease. Lessee shall leave the station in the same condition as it was at the commencement of this Lease or in the same condition to which it was brought by the efforts of Lessor after the commencement of this Lease, except for (i) normal wear and tear and (ii) damage or destruction not caused by Lessee's negligent or willful acts or omissions. If damage to or destruction of the premises (including fixtures) was caused by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Lessee, Lessee will pay Lessor the cost of repair or replacement. 7. Lessor retains the right to enter and inspect the station at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner with such employees and equipment as Lessor may deem necessary to determine if the obligations assumed by Lessee under this Lease are being fulfilled. 8. Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee or to any other person for any damage to or loss of property, or for injury to or death of persons arising from Lessee's operation pursuant to this Lease, and Lessee agrees to defend, indemnify, protect and save Lessor harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, liabilities, suits and actions, judgments and costs, which shall arise from or grow out of any injury to or death of persons and for damage to or loss of property, directly or indirectly arising out of, or resulting from, or in any way connected with Lessee's operation upon or use of the station or from the condition thereof or of the adjoining streets, sidewalks or ways, whether sustained by Lessee or his agents or employees, or any other person, firm or corporation which may seek to hold Lessor liable. 9. Any notice required by this Lease shall be in writing. It shall be deemed served when delivered to the other party personally or when mailed via certified mail to the other party at the address indicated at the end of this Lease. 10. The parties may modify this Lease only by written amendment executed by both parties hereto. 11. In the event of default of the Lessee on his'obligation to pay rent to the Lessor on any date on which rent is due, the remainder of the rent due to the end of the term of this Lease shall become immediately due and payable. 12. Quiet Enjoyment. (a) Lessor represents and warrants that (1) Lessor has the right to make this Lease; (2) Lessee, on paying the rent herein reserved and upon performing all of the terms and conditions of the Lease on its part to be performed, shall at all times during the term herein 930272 demised, peacefully, exclusively and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises. 13. Assignment By Lessee. Lessee shall have the right upon written notice to and with written consent of the Lessor, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, to assign this Lease at any time during the term of this Lease or any extension or renewal thereof upon compliance with the following conditions: (q) The Assignee shall take subject to the provisions of this Lease and shall agree in writing in recordable form, to be bound by all terns, covenants and conditions of this Lease. (b) No assignment shall release Lessee or any successor from any obligation hereunder, except as such release have been given by Lessor in writing, and the Lessor may, without first having sought performance of any such obligation by any Assignee require the performance thereof by the Lessee or nay successor. 14. Subletting by Lessee. Upon written notice to and with written consent of the Lessor, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, Lessee shall have the right to sublet all or part of the Premises hereby Leased at any time during the term of the Lease or any extension or renewal thereof upon compliance with the following conditions: (a) Each Sublessee shall take subject to the provisions of this Lease and shall agree in writing in recordable form to be bound by all terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease; (b) No sublease shall release Lessee or any successor from any obligation hereunder, except as such release shall have been given by Lessor in writing, and the Lessor may, without first having sought performance of any such obligation by any Sublessee require the performance thereof by the Lessee or any successor; and, (c) In the event any Sublessee cause an Event of Default as defined in paragraph 31, Lessor may immediately terminate this Lease and proceed either jointly or severally against Lessee or any Sublessee as it may deem appropriate, unless Lessee has been given a release by Lessor in writing prepared in recordable form. 15. Assignment by Landlord. (A) Lessor shall have the right without consent of Lessee, to assign this Lease at any time during the term of this lease or any extensions or renewal thereof, subject however, to Lessor's providing written notice, providing copies of relevant instruments, and obtaining written recordable acceptance of this Lease from assignee. 16. Lessee shall: (a) operate the station responsibly, with due care, prudence,good judgment, and skill; (b) treat all customers of the station courteously; 930272 (c) not engage in dishonest, fraudulent, or scare -selling practices; (d) promote diligently the sale of motor fuel by the station; {e) perform all services in a good, workmanlike manner; (f) maintain the restrooms in a clean, sanitary, and well lighted condition and adequately provided with necessary supplies; (g) provide sufficient trained and courteous personnel to serve the needs and desires of the motoring public; (h) keep the station, driveways, yards, lawns, shrubs and other plantings neat and free from weeds, debris, snow, ice, and rubbish; and (i) keep the station open for business and properly lighted during all hours of operation specified in Attachment "B". 17. Lessee shall: (a) use the station solely for the purpose of operating a first-class motor vehicle service station for the sale of motor fuel and other petroleum products, tires, batteries, accessories, and other merchandise and services customarily supplied by a service station (or relevant to the needs of the motoring public) unless otherwise agreed in writing by Lessor and Lessee. (b) not use the premises for storage of junk, disabled vehicles, used tires or batteries, other than on a temporary basis in connection with servicing customers of the station; (c) not use the station, without the prior written consent of Lessor, for auto, truck or equipment rentals or as a parking lot; (d) not obstruct any entrance, exit, pump island or service area so as to deny free access to the motoring public or block delivery carriers access to storage fill pipes; (e) if the construction, maintenance and/or operation of the station is pursuant to a conditional use permit or other approval ("permit") by a zoning board or other governmental agency, use the station in accordance with all requirements contained in such permit. If the station is subject to such a permit, a copy will be delivered to Lessee and Lessee agrees to acknowledge receipt of the copy on a form provided by Lessor; (f) conduct all operations lawfully and in strict compliance with all statutes and all ordinances, regulations, and other requirements of governmental authorities; (g) except as required by law or as agreed to in writing by Lessor and Lessee, not display signs except those usual and customary to advertise products and services offered for sale at the station by Lessee; (h) not place any buildings or other permanent improvements at the station, or remove or make any alterations or changes in or to the existing buildings and permanent improvements at the station without prior written permission of Lessor; (i) not store or sell illegal or prescription drugs or permit the same to be used or consumed at the station; 18. (a) Lessee shall, at his expense: (i) maintain the station in accordance with the standards enumerated in Paragraph 14; (ii) make all repairs and replacements in accordance with Attachment "C"; (iii) pay all water, gas, electricity, telephone and other utility 930272 a bills; agreement; (v) pay all premiums and contributions required by Workmen's Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, old age benefits and other programs measured by the remuneration paid by Lessee to his employees; (vi) pay all license, occupation and business fees connected with Lessee's operation of the station; and (vii) pay all costs of withdrawing, distributing and selling products at the station. If Lessee fails to fulfill the obligations set forth in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) above, Lessor may, in cases of urgency, without waiving any other remedy allowable under law, take care of such maintenance, make such repairs and replacements, or otherwise perform such obligations. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor upon demand if it is necessary for Lessor to fulfill Lessee's obligations in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) above. (b) Lessee shall be responsible for all maintenance, repairs and replacements not specifically covered above. 19. Lessee shall pay all taxes levied or imposed on (i) Lessee's property located at the station, and (ii) Lessee's operations pursuant to this Lease including the withdrawal, distribution, sale or delivery of the products handled at the station. 18. If the accompanying Contract of Sale is terminated or not renewed for any lawful reason, this Station Lease shall also terminate or not be renewed at the same time as such termination or non -renewal. 20. LESSEE'S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (a) Lessee shall obtain, and maintain in force continually during the term of this Lease insurance equivalent to the following: (i) For Lessees engaged in automotive repair, GarageKeepers Legal Liability Insurance covering fire, theft, or an entire automobile, and collision with limits adequate to cover the nnmbars of vehicles normally in the Lessee's possession (ii) For Lessees engaged in the operation of an automotive repair facility: Garage General Liability Insurance covering operations and premises, complete operations and covering all owned, hired or otherwise operated non -owned vehicles with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 general aggregate. (iii) For Lessee's, other than those engaged in the operation of an automotive repair facility, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 each occurrence and $2,000,000.00 general aggregate. (iv) Business Personal Property Insurance Adequate to cover replacement costs of improvements added to building naming Lessor as a loss payee. (v) Workers/ Compensation Insurance as required by laws and regulations applicable to and covering employees of Lessee. Lessor shall not be named as additional insured on loss payee of these policies. 434.) 930272 SUMP (vi) During the term of this Lease Lessor shall be responsible for the cost of Property Fire and Casualty Insurance carried on the property. Except as otherwise noted above Lessor shall be named as additional insured on all such policies and all such policies shall require sufficient prior notice to Lessor of any cancellation. Certificates of Insurance for all such policies shall be furnished to Lessor at Lessor's place of business. Lessor and Lessee agree to waive any right of subrogation for any property loss or damage covered by the above listed policies. (b) The foregoing are minimum insurance requirements only and may or may not adequately meet the entire insurance needs of Lessee. If Lessor requires, before Lessor delivers possession of the station to Lessee, Lessee shall furnish Lessor with certificates of such insurance. The insurance required hereunder in no way limits or restricts Lessee's obligation under Paragraphs 8 and 21a as to indemnification of Lessor. Further, the insurance to be carried shall be in no way limited by any limitation placed upon the indemnity therein given as a matter of law. 21. Lessee shall maintain at the station, accurate records, including dates, volumes, of (i) all deliveries and sales of motor fuel. Lessor may examine the foregoing records at any reasonab: time and Lessor agrees to keep the records confidential. Lessee shall, on request from Lessor, provide a verified statement of deliveries, sales and gross revenue within 5 days after the end of each calendar month, twelve-month lease period, and/or any cancellation or termination of this Lease. At Lessor's option, Lessor may prescribe a written form which Lessee shall complete in submission of such statements. 21a. Lessee recognizes that it is handling hazardous substances and agrees that, in receiving, storing, handling, offering for sale, selling, delivering for use, exchanging in trade or using itself product(s) purchased from Lessor, Lessee will in all respects exercise the strictest care required by law and that it will comply with any and all of Lessor's Applicable Safety Procedures as well as all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, rules and orders, as exist now, or as may hereinafter come into force, including, but not limited to, those governing dispensing equipment, pollution, the maximum sulfur content of fuel, the maximum lead content of motor fuel and the labeling of pump stands and dispensers of motor fuel, the use and labeling of product containers, the use, maintenance and labeling of product storage tanks, the prevention of spills, leaks, venting or other improper escape from product containers or storage tanks, and the method of cleanup or disposal of product which has leaked, spilled, vented or otherwise improperly escaped from containers or storage tanks. Lessee understands that it is an "operator" for purposes of 40 C.F.R. 280-81 and any other applicable federal, state and/or 930272 a local laws, regulations, or ordinances related to the prevention of pollution from storage tanks or the taking of corrective action therefor. LESSEE WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD LESSOR, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, HARMLESS AGAINST ALL LOSSES, CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, PENALTIES AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF LESSEE'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, and such failure by Lessee shall entitle Lessor to cancel this Lease immediately. 21b. In the event that any spills, leaks, venting or other unintended discharge from product containers, pumps, piping or storage tanks ("facilities") requires corrective action for any reason or cause, Lessor is authorized to suspend immediately its supply and other obligations under this and related contracts until such time as all required corrective action is completed, and Lessor is further authorized to enter the property at any time and remove all motor fuels from any or all storage tanks owned by Lessor and, in its sole discretion, remove storage tanks and related facilities owned by Lessor. Lessor shall be under no obligation to replace, repair or restore storage tanks removed pursuant to this provision and such suspension of obligations and/or removal of storage tanks shall not constitute default hereunder or give rise to any claims for damages or other compensation. When all required corrective action is completed, Lessor may demand a renegotiation of any term of this or related agreements, including the rental terms, in any reasonable manner that compensates Lessor for its out of pocket expenses and additional necessary investments occasioned by the discharge or restoration of the site. Lessor shall inform Lessee within 30 days of date of tank removal of Lessor's intent to replace, or not to replace the tanks. Lessee may terminate this lease if Lessor does not replace the tanks. 22. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS. Both parties expressly agree that it is not the intention of either party to violate statutory or common law and that if any sentence, paragraph, clause or combination of same is in violation of any law, such sentences, paragraphs, clauses or combination or same shall be inoperative and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain binding upon the parties hereto unless in either party's judgement the remaining portions hereof are inadequate to define the rights and obligations of the parties, in which event such party shall have the right, upon making such determination, to terminate this Agreement. 23. The failure of Lessor or of Lessee to insist upon performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Lease, or to exercise any right or privilege herein conferred, shall not be construed as then or thereafter waiving any such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, etc., but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. 24. Lessor shall have a landlord's lien upon all fixtures, equipment and movables of Lessee upon the premises for any sums due hereunder. Lessor may distrain Lessee's property for any sums due 9; cO272 a hereunder. 25. This Lease contains the entire agreement and there are no further or other agreements or understandings, written or oral, in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. 26. ATTORNEY'S FEES. The parties agree that in the event of any action, claim, or lawsuit between then, the prevailing party will be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs as part of any judgment rendered. In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have duly executed this Lease as of the date first above written. LESSOR: C -Plus Inc. 1055 Auraria Parkway Denver, Colorado 80204 BY: TITLE: LESSEE: Ken Spooner BY: 107 S. Josephine Milliken, CO 80454 ADDRESS 930272 ATTACHMENT A TO STATION LEASE LESSEE'S EQUIPMENT Lessor owns all equipment on the leased premises with the exception of: Lessee shall not place any building or other permanent improvements at the station or install any additional equipment, without the written permission of Lessor in accordance with paragraph 15(h) of the Station Lease. 930272 S ATTACHMENT B MOTOR FUELS DISPENSING HOURS OF OPERATION It is agreed that the gasoline dispensing facilities shall be open 7 days per week year round (except where government regulations forbid). Hours of operation on each day are as follows: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Open 6 AM 6 AM 6 AM 6 AM 6 AM 6 AM 6 AM Closed 9 PM 9 PM 9 PM 9 PM 9 PM 2_2m 9 PM These are the minimum hours of operation and they do not preclude the Purchaser/Manager/Lessee (specify) from opening the facility at other times. Holiday closings shall include Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day & Thanksgiving Day. Should the facility be closed, vacant, or unattended for seven (7) or more consecutive days through no fault of the Seller/Lessor (specify), the contract to which this schedule is attached may be terminated at Seller's/Lessor's (specify) sole discretion unless failure is caused by construction activities on the premises or on the streets immediately adjacent to the premises. The parties hereto expressly agree that it is not the intention of either party to violate state or federal law and that if the provisions of this attachment, or any portion thereof do not conform to any laws existing or hereinafter coming into effect, then the remaining portion of this attachment and the agreement to which it is appended shall remain in full force and effect. 17 - 1 93O272 ATTACHMENT C REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS (MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES) CODE KEY: C = Cleaning M = Maintenance -Repair R = Replacement O = Owner of Equipment Fee Owned Single Leine ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION LESSOR LFSSEE SITE IMPROVEMENTS C M R C MR 1 RAMPS AND APPROACHES - including all ramps, curbs, culverts, headwalls, parking or safety curbs, sidewalks, highway berm areas or parkways. X X X 2 UNDERGROUND TANK AREA A. Concrete Pad, Fill Caps, and Product 1.D. B. Vents and Vent Pipes C. Padlocks for Fill Caps D. Underground Product Tanks and Piping E. Submerged Pumps & Leak Detectors F. Vacuum or Vapor Recovery Equipment X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 3 YARD PAVING A. Concrete, Blacktop, or Gravel Covering B. Parking Bumper & Concrete Curbs N/A C. Parking Stall Striping Replacements (initially provided by ) N/A X X X X X X D. Fencing N/A E. Yard Sewers, Manholes, Drainage Ditches or Canals F. Drive Sweepers or Snow Plowing Equipment N/A 930272 17 - 1 ITEM NO. 4 DESCRIPTION LESSOR LEc.SEE SITE IMPROVEMENTS PUMP ISLANDS & ISLAND CANOPIES A. Canopies 1. Structural, Fascia, Drainage, Washing, Painting, Signs 2. Electrical Fixtures, Ballasts, Lena Cover 3. Bulbs or Tubes & Starters B. Islands 1. Steel Forms a. Maintenance Painting 2. Island Merchandisers or Oil Display Racks 3. Pedestals (Pumps) a. Initial Horn & Automatic Nozzles Warrantee Period b. Replacement Hoses & Automatic Nozzles to Include Repair c. Calibrate Pumps as Required by Governmental Authority d. Replace Glass Panels on Pumps 4. Island Shelters ( Owned) a. Island Shelter Heaters S. Island Water & Air Service Linea 6. Island Light Fixtures & Poles a. Painting b. Tube Replacement 7. Drive Alarm & Hose 8. Windshield Cabinets, Water Buckets & Other Expendable Items N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A C M X X X r R X X X X C X X X M 5 GRASS AREA & LANDSCAPING — including sprinklers maintenance equipment GRAVEL REPLACEMENT X X X X 6 YARD SIGNS A. Primary Identification Sign 1. Sign &Pole 2. Rec1amping (EXCEPT AS COVERED BY CONOCO) 3. Maintenance Painting B. Miscellaneous Yard Signs 1. Directional Signs 2. Price Signs, Pole or Ground Mounted 3. Pump Signs 4. Operating Hours S. Certified Service Sign, Ground, Window 6. Dealer Nuns Sign 7. Canopy Clearance Signs C. Yard Lighting 1. Maintenance & Replacement Ballasts 2. R.elamPmg N/A N/A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 7 WATER SYSTEM A. Municipal Supply System 1. Initial Tap Fee & Underground Lines Main to Building 2. Operating Costs & All Materials, Repairs, Valves B. Water System From Local Wells 1. Operating Costs and All Materials, Lubrication of Motors, Controls, etc. X X X X X X X X X 8 9 REFUSE — TRASH, GARBAGE TIRE MERCHANDISER & STORAGE (Owned by N/A X X X 10 TIRE RACKS, PORTABLE N/A i _ ITEM NO. 11 VENDING MACHINES 12 EXTERIOR PHONE BOOTHS DESCRIPTION SITE IMPROVEMENTS c.OR LESSEE M R C M R X X X X X X 930272 17 - 1 CODE KEY: C a Cleaning M e MaitrwanceRepair R - Replacement O o Owner of Equipment i ITEM NO. 1 DESCRIPTION Pee Owned Single Lease LESSOR LESSEE BUILDING EXTERIOR SIDEWALKS c X R C M R X X 2 COLUMNS 3 WALLS X X X 4 S ALL WINDOWS, DOORS & STORE FRONT METAL GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS X X X X X X 6 7 8 ROOFING - All Types PAINTING & WASHING A. Painting 1. Initial & Maintenance B. Washing 1. Routine Washing & Cleaning Painted Surfaces 2. Major Washing Program OVERHEAD DOORS A. Initial Doors B. Motor Operators & Stations C. Normal Repair & Adjustment D. Vehicular Damage E. Front Door Hardware & Closures P. Glass Replacement N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X X X X X 930272 17 — 1 CODE KEY: C Cleaning M Maintenance -Repair R — Replacement O — Owner of Equipment Fee Owned Single Lease ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION LESSOR LESSEE BUILDING INTERIOR CMRCMR a FLOORS X X X 1 2 WALLS A. All Wall Surfaces B. Routine Washing or Surfaces C. Major Washing Program X X X X X 3 CEILINGS A. Drywall, Metal, Suspended Lay -in B. Light Fixtures, Ballasts, Lens Covers C. Tubes, Bulbs, Lamps, Replacement r `C x _ X X X X X X X X 4 SALES ROOM A Shelving B Counter' C Desks D. Chair E. Safe F. Area Map G Map Rack H. Rest Room Plaque & Key Tags X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X S PUBLIC OR EMPLOYEE REST ROOMS A. All Fixtures, Mirrors, Partitions, Soap and Toilet Paper Dispensers, and/or Stool B. All supplies for Operation C. Routine Washing of Surfaces D. Rodding Toilets & Sewer Lines X X X X X X X X X X X X 6 SERVICE BAYS A. Shelving. Tire Racks, Work Benches, Cabinets B. Floor Drains and Sumps C. Sump Pump & Pit N/A N/A N/A X X X X X X X X X 7 HEATING AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM A. Filters 1 Oil 2. Air B Ducts C. Registers & Grills D. Tanks E. Exhaust Fans F. Oil Burner Nozzles G. Motors 1. Pulleys and Brits I. Cost of Annual Maintenance Contract Lessor will replace the system if necessary and will be responsible for anything over $600.00 per year in maintenance. _ — X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 930272 17 — 1 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION LESSOR LESSEE BUILDING INTERIOR CMRCMR 8 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A. Recharging Fire Extinguishers 1. Recharging Fire Extinguishers Immediately After Discharge 2. Annual Recharging Fire Extinguishers (or as per local code) X X X X X X 9 SIGNS — BUILDING INTERIOR — LESSEE X X X 10 EQUIPMENT A. Air Compressors — Draining — Oil Change, Belt Adjustment & Replacement B. Hoist, Automobile 1. Oil Replacement C. Tire Changer and/or Spreader D. Tube Teat Tank E. Air & Water Linea F. Air & Water Hoses, Gauges, Nozzles G. Chassis and/or Gear Lube Pump & Piping H. Air Reel 1. Hose Replacement & Head I. Chassis and/or Gear Reel 1. Hose Replacement & Head J. Portable Gear Equipment 1. Hose Replacement & Head IC. Drain Oil Tank 1. Pump Out as Required L. Jacks, Tools M. Other Equipment N. Motor Tune-up, Testers, Analyzers, Front End Alignment Equipment O. Waste Oil Receiver — Portable N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NIA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X 11. Walk-in Cooler X X X SIGNS — BAY INTERIOR The Cleaning, Maintenance -Repair and Replacement obligations imposed upon Lessor and Lessee hereunder relate only to such buildings, improvements, fixtures, equipment and machinery listed herein which are located on the Leased Premises as of the effective date of the attached lease, and such buildings, improvements, fixtures, equipment and machinery which are hereafter placed thereon during the term of said lease. Lessor does not represent that all of the buildings, improvements, fixtures, equipment and machinery listed in this Attachment C are located on said Leased Premises and the terms of Attachment C shall not require or obligate Lessor to build, construct or place upon the Leased Premises any of the buildings, improvements, fixtures, equipment and machinery listed herein. All existing equipment and improvements will be in operation and in good working order at the time of transfer of possession. • 920272 17 — 1 APPLICABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES The laws and regulations concerning the handling of hazardous materials addressed in this document include, but are not limited to, the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Service Station Regulation 1910.106(g), which specifically call requires maintenance and reconciliation of accurate daily physical and book inventory records of underground storage of petroleum products to permit early detection of any leak from underground tanks and/or piping installation as well as the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) underground storage tank regulations (40 C.F.R. Part 280-281 et seq). In addition to the OSHA and EPA regulations, the following Daily Recordkeeping and Inventory Control Program is adopted and included as The Applicable Safety Procedures: Operator shall on a DAILY BASIS, do the following: (1) Gauge the physical measurements of all petroleum products contained in Lessor's underground storage. This includes checking for any water accumulation with water finding .pested;P'ts4-.(u) id (2) Maintain adequate gasoline and diesel fuel inventory records which shall include, by the type of product, a reconciliation between sales, receipts and inventory on hand; (3) Compute for each stored product its volume gain or loss; (Note: The mere recording of pump meter readings and product delivery receipts does not constitute adequate inventory records.) (4) Keep underground storage fill and gauge boxes free of ice, snow, water and parked vehicles prior to a transport delivery; (5) Insure that all underground storage caps and fittings are securely replaced after removal; and In addition, Operator shall: (1) Immediately notify the Lessor if one-half (1/2) inch or more of water is present in any underground storage tank. (2) IMMEDIATELY STOP SELLING PRODUCT TO THE PUBLIC if two (2) inches or more of water is present or if he has any other reason to suspect that 40 or more gallons of water are present in any underground storage tank or that water may comprise 1% or more of the product being dispensed. NO FURTHER PRODUCT DELIVERIES WILL BE MADE BY THE SELLER UNTIL THE WATER IS REMOVED. (3) Notify the Lessor immediately in the event of any abnormal product quantity difference (either plus or minus) and confirm such notification in writing with full details within three 17 - 1 930272 SNP (3) days. NOTE: Abnormal product quantity differences, for the purposes of this Program, are defined as any change in the trend of normal daily product variation which is significant and any daily volume difference of fifty (50) gallons or more. (4) Permit Lessor and any local, state or federal enforcing authority, during normal business hours, to inspect Operator gasoline inventory records when Lessor desires to monitor compliance with the Program and/or where there is cause to believe there my be an underground storage leak and/or product contamination. (5) Report immediately to the Lessor's Maintenance Department all broken underground storage caps and fittings. (6) Inform the Lessor in a timely manner of any petroleum dispensing equipment failure. In all situations where Lessor provides a maintenance service call for alleged water contamination and/or product losses, the following procedure is to be employed: (1) Operator (or an authorized employee) has the right to observe the petroleum dispensing and/or storage equipment being checked by Lessor's maintenance representative. (2) Upon conclusion of the service call, Lessor's maintenance representative will summarize findings and action taken, if any, on a Maintenance Inspection Report which will then be signed by the Operator (or an authorized employee). (3) Operator shall be considered in violation of a substantive provision of this Agreement if he fails to comply with any portion of this Program. Such violation is an adequate reason for the termination of this Agreement. 17 - 1 930272 FEB-18-93 THU 14:29 SMITE BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 P. 02 commence on 1-16-90 2. RENT. C PLUS INC. LEASE THIS Lease, made as of the 16th day of January , 1989, by and between VRM PARTNERS, a Colorado General Partnership, herein referred to as 'Landlord") and C PLUS INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Colorado, having its principal office at 1055 Auraria Parkway, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado. 80204 herein referred to as "Tenant', hereby agree that Tenant shall Lease from Landlord the following real property which is located in h821 Yellowstone Ihr., Greeley; 94s depicted on Exhibit '1", attached herein referred to as the "Premises". 1. INITIAL TERM OF LEASE. 1.1. The initial term of this Lease shall be 20 years, and until 1-15-2010 2.1. Tenant shall pay to Landlord during the term of this Lease, in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the payment of public and private debts, without any setoff or deduction the following monthly rentals (hereinafter called "Monthly Rentals"). 2.1.1. For the eriod of the Monthly Rental shall be 2.1.2. For the period of the Monthly Rental shall be $1IIIIIIIIL 2.1.3. For the period of the Monthly Rental shall be 2.1.4. For the period of the Monthly Rental shall be 82IIIIIIIIE 2.2. Said Monthly Rentals shall be due and payable on the first day of the month for each and every month during the term hereof, with the first Monthly Rental due 1-16-90 . Monthly Rentals shall be paid by Tenant to such party or parties at such address or addresses as Landlord may from time to time direct in writing. 1-16-90 through 1-]5-95 1-16-95 1-16-2000 through 1-15-2000 through 1-152005 1-16-2005 through 1-15-2010 3. OPTION TO EXTEND TERN. 3.1. Tenant is hereby granted the option to extend this Lease Three (3)additional terms of Five (5) years each upon the same terms conditions contained in this Lease by giving the Landlord written notice of exercise of such option at least ninety (90) days before the expiration of initial or any renewal term. If such option shall be exercised, the rent for extended or renewal period shall be as follows: for and its the any 930272 2 FEB 18 '93 14:30 2 PAGE.002 FEB-18-93 THU 14:30 SM1T-9 BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 P.03 3.1.1. For the first renewal term, 1-14 - Jolb I- IS -' Zolc , the Monthly Rental shall be Ste• 3.1.2. For the second renewal term,I -IL - 201E 1- 15 - aoao , the Monthly Rental shall be 5MIIIIIIint; 3.1.3. For the third renewal term, I - I L. - Doac 1- I' -o20a5 , the Monthly Rental shall be $. 4. IMPROVEMENTS AND REMOVAL OF PROPERTY. 4.1. Upon termination of this Lease pursuant to Paragraph 11 herein or upon expiration of the Lease Term, any improvements made by Tenant to the land or to any buildings or improvements located thereon become the property of the Landlord. through through through S. TAXES AND CHARGES. • 5.1. Tenant covenants and agrees to pay and discharge before delinquency all real property taxes on the land. Tenant covenants and agrees to pay and discharge on ■ timely basis but before the expiration of this Lease, any other taxes, including any ad valorem taxes, taxes on rents, assessments, levies, charges, costs, expenses, or liens which during the term of this Lease may rise in respect of the occupancy, use or possession of said Premises to the end that the rents hereinbefore reserved shall be received by Landlord unabated by any of the foregoing or any charges of like kind or nature. • 5.2. Tenant shall not, by reason of the foregoing provision, be required to pay any of Landlord's corporation franchise taxes or fees, inheritance or succession taxes, income or profits taxes, or any other property or other taxes, or any other charge or assessment which may be levied or assessed against the Premises on account of any real property of Landlord or its succes- sors in Interest other than the demised Premises even though these may be attached to these Premises.. Landlord agrees to execute such directions to the taxing authorities as may be necessary to have all statements and notices relating to the payment of taxes payable by Tenant to be mailed directly by the taxing authority to Tenant. In the event any statements or notices should be received by Landlord. Landlord shall forthwith deliver the same to Tenant. 5.3. Tenant shall have the right to contest payments which shall be payable either by Tenant or by Landlord pursuant to Paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 if Tenant in good faith deems the same to have been illegally or improperly levied, assessed, or charged against the Premises, and for that purpose shall have the right to institute such proceedings or proceedings in the name of Landlord as Tenant ma/ deem necessary, provided, however, that the expenses, incurred by reason thereof shall be paid by Tenant. Landlord shall cooperate fully with Tenant in any such proceeding, and may participate In any such contest. 5.4. The parties agree that before sale of the Premises for taxes or other charges, they shall jointly or separately take such steps as may be necessary to prevent the collection of said taxes out of the Premises. Nothing FEB 18 '93 14:32 2 PRG .0 FEB-I8-93 THU 14:31 SMLTH BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 P.04 L herein contained'shall be construed to release or relieve either party from their respective obligations to pay such taxes or other charges prior to any sale of the Premises for nonpayment. a" S.S. In the event either party hereto shall fail to perform the covenants and agreements set forth in this paragraph, the other party may, at its option, make any payment on behalf of the party failing to make the payment and the defaulting party agrees to repay to the other party, upon demand, the full amount so paid and expended by the other party, together with interest ■t the rate of 122 per annum. 6. POSSESSION AND USE. 6.1. Tenant, by execution of this Lease represents that it has physically inspected the Premises and is leasing them 'As Is" and shall be responsible for all maintenance and improvement thereof for any reason during the term of this Lease. Tenant may possess and use the Premises for any lawful purpose whatsoever. Tenant agrees that all of its operations on the Premises shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, decisions, and governmental rules and regulations. 7. LIABILITY FOR USE OF PREMISES. 7.1. Tenant covenants and agrees that Landlord shall be free from liability and claims for damages by reason of any injury to any person, including Tenant, or damage to property arising from or in any way connected with the use, occupancy or maintenance of any improvement during the term of this Lease or any extension thereof. Tenant hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless Landlord from all liability, loss, costs and obligations on account or arising out of any such injuries or losses, however occurring, including any court costs or reasonable attorney's fees incurred in connection with defending a suit or otherwise appearing in such action or in enforcing this Paragraph of this Lease. Landlord agrees that Tenant shall have the right to contest the validity of any and all such claims and defend, settle and compromise any and all such claims of any kind or character and by whomsoever claimed, in the name of Landlord, es Tenant may deem necessary, provided, that the expenses thereof shall be paid by Tenant. 8. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION. g.i. Except as may be otherwise provided herein, Tenant shall bear all risks of any loss, damage, or destruction to any buildings or improvements on the Premises, and shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless for any such loss, damage, or destruction. $.2. In the event that the Premises, or any part thereof, shall be taken for any public or quasi -public use under any statute, or by right of eminent domain, or by private purchase by any public authority in lieu of the exercise of the right of eminent domain (any such matters being hereafter referred to as a 'taking"), Landlord, Tenant and any person or entity having any interest in the award or awards shall have the right to participate in any such 930272 OIN FEB 18 '93 14:33 2 PAGE.004 FEB-18-93 THU 14:33 SMITH BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX Na 2 - P.05 condemnation proceedings for the purpose of protecting their interests hereunder. Each party so participating shall pay its own expenses therein. 6.3. If the whole of the Premises shall be so taken or if any part of the Premises is so taken and the part not so taken is insufficient for the reasonable operation of Tenant's business, in Tenant's sole end reasonable judgment, then, in either of such events, this Lease and the term hereby granted shall cease and expire on the date when possession shall be taken thereunder of the Premises or part thereof, and all rents, taxes, and other charges shall be prorated and paid to such date. 8.4. In the event that only a part of the Premises is so taken ■nd the part not so taken shall be sufficient for the reasonable operation of Tenant's business, in Tenant's sole and reasonable judgment this Lease shall remain in full force and effect, subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 8.2 and 8.3. B.S. In any taking, Landlord shall be entitled to the award for the land and for consequential damages to and diminution of the assemblage or plottage value of land not taken, and ■hall be entitled to that part of the award allocable to the value of improvements and personal property belonging to Landlord. 8.6. In any taking, Tenant shall be entitled to the award for such personal property and trade fixtures as may belong to Tenant and may be taken in condemnation. In addition, any part of the award allocable to the value of Leasehold improvements made by Tenant, or allocable to loss of business, shall belong to Tenant. 8.7. In the event that only a part of the Premises is taken and the part not taken is sufficient for the reasonable operation of Tenant's business, in the sole and reasonable judgment of Tenant, Tenant shall, as soon as practicable after such taking, restore, relocate, or reconstruct that part of the improvements not so taken to as near its former condition as to circumstances will permit. 9. LANDLORD'S ACCESS TO PREMISES. 9.1. Landlord, or Landlord's agent or nominee, shall at all reasonable times have access to the Premises for the purpose of examining or inspecting the condition thereof to exhibit the Premises to prospective purchasers, to determine if the Tenant is performing the covenants and agreements of this Lease, and to post such reasonable notices as Landlord may desire to protect the rights of Landlord. 10. REPAIRS. 10.1. Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall at its sole expense including payment for all costs incurred of ■ny kind whatsoever for maintenance, replacement, repair, and additional improvements at the premises, maintain and keep the Premises in good condition and repair, subject to the terms of this Lease. 930272 FEE 16 '93 14:34 2 PRGE.005 FEB-18-93 THU 14:34 SM1 BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 P, 06 11. EVENTS OF DEFAULT ET TENANT AND RFEIEDIES OF LANDLORD. 11.1. If any one of the following events (hereinafter called "Events of Default") shall occur: 11.1.1. Tenant shall neglect or fail to pay any installment of the rent herein reserved at the time and in the manner herein provided; 11.1.2. Tenant shall file • voluntary petition in bankruptcy or shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file any petition or answer seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under the present or any future federal bankruptcy act or any other present or future applicable federal, state or other statute or law, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver, or liquidator of Tenant or of all or any substantial part of its properties or of the Premises; or, 11.1.3. Any execution or attachment ■hall be issued against Tenant or any of Tenant's property as a consequence of which this Lease or the Premises or any part thereof shall be taken or occupied by someone other than Tenant; 11.1.4. Tenant shall violate any other material term or condition of this Lease. 11.1.5. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default listed in Paragraphs 11.1.1, 11.1.2, 11.1.3, or 11.1.4 above, Landlord shall give Tenant thirty (30) days written notice of intention to terminate this Lease, which notice shall fully describe the Event of Default on which said notice is based, and if at such time Tenant has obtained financing from a third party lender, such third party lender shall, without objection from Landlord immediately assume this Lease in its entirety and cure all defaults of Tenant prior to the expiration of said thirty (30) days, and thereupon at the expiration of said thirty (30) days, unless the event of default shall have been previously remedied or the Tenant shall have previously commenced and continues taking action for the purpose of remedying or obviating such event of default and shall thereafter in good faith prosecute such action to completion, or if said third party lender fails to exercise its rights to assume this Lease in its entirety and cure all defaults of Tenant, Landlord may then either (1) terminate this Lease, or (2) re-enter the Premises by summary proceedings or otherwise, remove all persons and property from the Premises without liability to any person for damages sustained by reason of such removal, and re -let the Premises at such rental and upon such other terms and conditions as Landlord in its sole discretion may deem advisable. In such event Tenant shall remain liable for the monthly rent reserved in this Lease, plus the reasonable cost of obtaining possession of and re -letting the premises and of any repairs and alterations necessary to prepare them for re -letting, less the rents received from such re -letting, if any. Any and all deficiencies so payable by Tenant shall be paid on the first of each and every month. No such re-entry or taking possession of the Premises by Landlord shall be construed as an election on its part to terminate this Lease unless a written notice of such intention be given to Tenant or unless the termination thereof be decree by a court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any such re -letting without 930272 FEB 18 '93 14:35 2 PAGE.006 FEB-18-93 THU 14:35 SM?TN BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 P.07 termination, Landlord may at any time thereafter elect to terminate this Lease for such previous breach. Should Landlord at any time terminate this Lease for any breach in addition to any other remedies it may have, it may recover from Tenant all damages it may incur by reason of such breach, including the cost of recovering the Premises. All remedies herein conferred upon Landlord shall be cumulative and no one exclusive of any other remedy conferred herein or by law. If Tenant is in default, Landlord may prevent removal of property from the Premises by any lawful means it deems necessary to protect its interests. 12. QUIET ENJOYMENT. 12.1. Landlord represents and warrants that (a) Landlord is the owner of the Premises in fee simple and has the right to make this Lease; (b) Tenant, on paying the rent herein reserved and upon performing all of the terms and conditions of the Lease on its part to be performed, shall at all times during the term herein demised, peacefully, exclusively and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises; (c) the Premises are free from all liens and encumbrances. 13. ASSIGNMENT BY TENANT. 13.1. Tenant shall have the right upon written notice to and with written consent of the Landlord, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, to assign this Lease at any time during the term of this Lease or any extension or renewal thereof upon compliance with the following conditions: 13.1.1. The Assignee shall take subject to the provisions of this Lease and shall agree in writing in recordable form, to be bound by all terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease. 13.1.2. No assignment shall release Tenant or any successor from any obligation hereunder, except as such release shall have been given by Landlord in writing, and the Landlord may, without first having sought performance of any such obligation by any Assignee require the performance thereof by the Tenant or any successor; and, 13.1.3. In the event any Assignee causes an Event of Default as defined in Paragraph 11 and if Tenant has obtained financing from • third party lender, said third party lender shall have the right without objection from Landlord, to immediately assume this Lease in its entirety and cure all defaults of Tenant or any Assignee. However, if not cured in thirty (30) days, Landlord may terminate this Lease to Tenant and any Assignee and proceed either jointly or severally against Tenant or any Assignee as it may deem appropriately, unless Tenant has been given a release by Landlord in writing, prepared in recordable form. 14. SUBLETTING BY TENANT. 14.1. Upon written notice to and with written consent of the Landlord, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, Tenant shall have the right to sublet all or part of the Premises hereby Leased at any time during the term of this Lease or any extension or renewal thereof upon compliance with the following conditions: 930272 FEB 18 '93 14:37 2 PRGE.007 FEB-18-93 THU 14:36 SM1M BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 P.08 14.1.1. Each Subtenant shall take subject to the provisions of this Lease and shall agree in writing in recordable form to be bound by all terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease; 14.1.2. No Sublease shall release Tenant or any successor from any obligation hereunder, except as such release ehalfirst benaesought shall have been given Landlord in writing, and the Landlord may, performance of any such obligation by any Subtenant require the performance thereof by the Tenant or any successor; and, 14.1.3. In the event any Subtenant causes an Event of Default as defined in Paragraph 11, Landlord may immediately terminate this Lease to Tenant and any Subtenant and proceed either jointly or severally against Tenant or any Subtenant es it may deem appropriate, unless Tenant has been given a release by Landlord in writing prepared in recordable form. 15. ASSIGNMENT BY LANDLORD. 15.1. Landlord shall have the tight without consent of Tenant, to assign this Lease at any time during the term of this Lease or any extensions r renewal thereof, subject however, to Landlord's providing written notice, providing copies of relevant instruments, and obtaining written recordable acceptance of this Lease from assignee. 16. EXPENSES, EXCLUSIVE EFFECT, AND WAIVER ON BREACH. 16.1. It is further covenanted and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the breaching party shall pay and discharge all costs, attorney's fees, and expenses that shall arise from enforcing the covenants of this Lease by Landlord or Tenant, or by their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns. No breach by either party hereto under the provisions of this Lease shall affect any other agreement between the parties, except as specifically provided herein or in such other agreements. No waiver by either party of its rights to enforce any provision hereof, after any breach on the part of either party, shall be deemed ■ waiver of its right to enforce each and all of the provisions hereof upon any further or other breach on the part of either party. 17. ARBITRATION. 17.1. Any and all matters of controversy, dispute or disagreement of any kind or character existing between the parties and arising out of or in any way involving the interpretation or application of the terms of this Lease which the parties are unable to resolve themselves shall be subjected to arbitration at the request of either party through the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its then existing rules for commercial arbitration. The arbitrator shall be empowered to beer and determine the matter in question and his determination shall be final and binding upon the parties. Cost of the arbitration shall be shared equally except that preparation and representation costs shall be assumed by each party. 930272 FEB 18 '93 14:38 2 PRGE.008 FEB-18-93 THU 14:38 SMITH BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 P.09 18. UNLAWFUL PROVISIONS. 18.1. Any provision of this Lease in violation of any law or ordinance shall not invalidate this Lease, and any unlawful provision shall be deemed separate and part form all other provision herein and stricken from. this Lease. The parties shall attempt to prepare a mutually acceptable substitute provision for any provision stricken from this Lease due to illegality, and shall subsequently incorporate the substituted provision by a written modification to this Lease. All remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect as thought he stricken provisions has never appeared in this Lease. Each provision of this Lease shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. Neither party shall be required to indemnify the other for any damages or losses resulting from a determination that • Lease provision is unlawful. 19. NOTICES. 19.1. All notices required or which may be given hereunder shall be considered as property given if delivered in writing personally or by certified United States mail, postage prepaid with return receipt requested, to the parties at the following add Landlord: Tenant: 20. RECORDATION OF LEASE. 20.1. The parties agree that if either party desires that this Lease be placed on public record, that a memorandum of this Lease rather than the Lease itself shall be recorded. It is further agreed, however, that the full Lease shall be recorded in the event that any title company insuring title for Landlord or Tenant shall require such recording. Ss.% rr set -c raft- 1 Yenta, Inc. 1055 Auraria Parkway, #100 Denver, Colorado 80204 21. SUCCESSORS. 21.1. This agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. All covenants herein shall be deemed to touch and concern the land and to run with the land and be binding upon every owner and occupier thereof. 22. GOVERNING LAW. 22.1. All questions respecting this Lease, its validity and interpretation of its terms shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Premises are located. 930272 FEB 18 '93 14:39 2 PRGE.009 FEB-18-93 THU 14:39 SMETN BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 P.10 23. SERVICES AND UTILITIES. 29.1. Tenant shall provide and pay for all services and electricity, water, heat, sewage, refrigerated air conditioning, window cleaning and building maintenance service and all other services and utilities used in, upon or about the Premises by Tenant or any of its sub -tenants, licensees or concessionaires during the term of this Lease. Landlord shall not be liable for the stoppage or interruption of any said services or utilities. 24. HOLDING OVER. 24.1. Any holding over after the expiration of the term of this Lease, with the consent of Landlord, shall be construed to be a tenancy from month -to - month, cancellable upon thirty (30) days written notice, and at a rental and upon terms and conditions as existed during the last year of the term thereof. 25. CONSTRUCTION OF LEASE. 25.1. The language in all parts of this Lease shall in all cases be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either Landlord or Tenant. Paragraph headings in this Lease are for convenience only and are not to be construed as a part of this Lease or in any way defining, limiting or amplifying the provisions hereof. Time is of the essence of this Lease and of every term, covenant and condition hereof. The words 'Landlord' and "Tenant", as used herein, shall include the plural as well as the singular. The neuter gender includes the masculine and feminine. In the event there is more than one Tenant or Landlord, the obligations to be performed shall be joint and several. 26. SUBORDINATION. 26.1. Landlord expressly reserves the right ■t any time to place liens and encumbrances on and against the unimproved land, superior in lien and effect to this Lease and the estate created hereby. This Lease, at the option of Landlord, is and shall be subject, subordinate, and inferior to the lien and estates of any liens and hereafter imposed by Landlord upon the unimproved land. Tenant agrees to execute and deliver upon demand any instrument or instruments subordinating this Lease to any such liens or encumbrances as shall be desired by Landlord. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord shall not cause this Lease to be terminated by any such subordination and Landlord shall obtain from any future lender a so-called "non -disturbance agreement' insuring that upon any foreclosure of Landlord's interest, Tenant would not be dispossessed providing Tenant vas not in default under this Lease. Tenant is also hereby granted the right to make any payment to a mortgage or other lien holder of the unimproved land for the benefit of Landlord and shall be given notice of such payment when due and deduct the same from the next rental payment due Landlord. 27. ABANDONHENT. 27.1. Tenant shall not vacate or abandon the Premises at any time during the term of this Lease; and, if Tenant shall vacate, abandon- or surrender 930272 AIIMIIPPIPIf FEB 18 '93 14:40 2 PAGE.010 FEB-18-93 THU 14:40 SMITH BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO, 2 P.11 the term of this Lease; and, if Tenant shall vacate, abandon or surrender the Premises or be dispossessed by process of law or otherwise, any personal property left on the Premises shall be deemed to be abandoned at the option of Landlord. The parties agree that any temporary suspension of business arising out of or resulting from an effort to comply with any statute, rule, regulation, or order of any court or government agency shall not constitute abandonment. 28. Tenant LIENS. 28.1. Tenant shall keep the Premises and the improvements thereon free and clear of all liens arising out of or claimed by reason of any work performed, materiel furnished or obligations incurred by or at the instance of Tenant, and shall indemnify and save Landlord and the Premises harmless of all such liens or claims of liens and all attorney's fees and other costs and expense incurred by reason thereof. In the event any such lien attaches to the Premises or the property located thereon, Landlord may deem that to be an event of default and terminate the Lease within thirty (30) days after notifying the Tenant of the same if Tenant has not caused the same to be removed before the end of said thirty (30) day period, or a third party lender has not assumed the Lease, provided however, that Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall have the right to contest the validity of any claim or lien in good faith so long as such lien or claim does tot constitute a default by Tenant under any mortgage, or deed of trust. Upon a final determination of the validity of such lien or claim, Tenant shall immediately pay any Judgment rendered against it with all proper costs and charges, and shall have such lien released without cost to Landlord. 28.2. If Tenant has not removed the lien or claim within the time permitted in Paragraph 28.1, Landlord, at his option, may pay the amount of such lien or claim or discharge the same by deposit, and the amount so paid or deposited, with interest thereon computed at 2Z above the then existing prime rate of interest at United Bank of Denver or its successor in Denver, Colorado, shall be deemed additional rent reserved under this Lease, and shall be payable immediately, and with the same remedies to Landlord as in the case of default in the payment of rent as herein provided. 29. FORCE MAJEURE. 29.1. If either party hereto shall be delayed or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of acts of God, strikes, lock -outs, labor troubles, inability to procure materials, restrictive governmental laws or regulations or other causes without fault and beyond the control of the party obligated (financial inability expected), performance of such act shall be excused for the period of the delay and the period for the performance of any such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay; provided, however, nothing in this section contained shall excuse Tenant from the prompt payment of any rental or other charge required of Tenant hereunder, except ♦s may be expressly provided elsewhere in this Lease. 90. INSURANCE. 30.1. Tenant shall provide a policy of liability insurance with respect to loss or damage to the Premises by fire or by any other casualty or cause; and -10- 930x'72 S FEB 18 '93 14:41 2 PAGE.011 FEB-18-93 THU 14:41 SMTT4 BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 - P. 12 L� Tenant shall also maintain liability insurance ag . 'aims for bodily injury or death occurring on, in or about the Premises, sidewalks or streets, property or passageways adjoining the Premises, affording protection with respect to bodily injury or death of at least One Million Dollars (51,000,000.00) for any one person and at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any one accident and Seventy -rive Thousand Dollars (575,000.00) for damage to property. 30.2. All insurance provided for shall be effective at the Tenant's expense under valid and enforceable policies issued by insurers of recognized responsibility reasonable acceptable to the Landlord. Such policies shall insure the Landlord and the Tenant as their interests may appear and shall also have loss payable clauses in favor of and in form acceptable to any first mortgagee of the demised Premises, as its interest may appear. Each such policy or certificate therefore shall contain an agreement by the insurer that such policy shall not be cancelled without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to both Landlord and Tenant. Certificates of the insurers, or actual policies, shall be delivered by the Tenant to the Landlord on or before ten (10) days, prior to the anticipated beginning date of this Lease, and thereafter at least fifteen (15) days before the expiration date of such policy. 30.3. If either party so requests and it can be so written, and if it does not result in additional premium, all insurance which is carried by either party with respect to the Premises, whether or mot required, shall include provision which either designate the requiring party as oafs of the insureds or deny to the insurer acquisition by subrogation of rights or recovery against the requesting party to the extent such rights have been waived bthe insured dlpaparty ty prior to occurred of loss or injury. The requesting party shall be have duplicated or certificates of any policies containing such provisions. Each party hereby waived any rights or recovery against the other for loss or injury against which the waiving party is protected by insurance containing provisions denying to the insurer acquisition by subrogation of rights of recovery, reserving, however, any rights with respect to any excess of loss or injury over the amount recovered by such insurance. 30.4. Each five (5) years Landlord shall have as right to request an increase in the liability policy limits to reflect the then current economic conditions. Tenant shall provide such increase if readily available from a reputable insurance company at reasonable cost. 31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. 31.1. This Lease and the covenants and agreements set forth herein are and shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties at the Premises are heretofore referred, unless amended by subsequent written supplemental agreement. Each party to this Lease hereby acknowledges and agrees that the other patty has made now warranties, representations, covenants or agreements, expressed or implied, to such party other than those expressly set forth herein, and that each party in entering into and executing this Lease has not relied upon any warranties, representations, covenants or agreements other than those expressly set forth herein. -11- 930272 FEB 18 '93 14:43 2 PAGE.012 FEB-18-93 THU 14:42 SNTTN BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 - P.13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease as of the day and year first above written. Landlord: YEN PARTNERS, A Colorado .B€ eral Partnership By: ARNOLD LEASING General P Tenant: C PLUS -12- 9;2:0272 S FEB 18 '93 14:43 2 PAGE.013 FEB-18-93 THU 14;29 SMJT'1 BROOKS BOLSHOUN FAX NO. 2 — P. 01 IZt: k.o. Sr et ._ !;era 4ppL'<J-'v._ CS. 2-'o $ttr) Post -Its brand lax transmittal memo 7671 4.11ws1.. • IS l.Jtltl C..Ow k• '•en ,�/ar :.NC&1or1er C..4.�-PL�Cr—+�t'Ligou• .COu. Csv L. 1•,iCan.s-- r .Hence&4L-111 I F... 893.-1.6OS e I- 3 62 - oz42- .I..�x�Y � •`"� tree. ✓ � ,. "1 var\ 4t C^PL..�Z-c_ 4 462-i yt1Lr An,_ Dv -e �.la... CoLe T ko re S-trlo �t �r+-�•s 4 c_cs- E V.•L L 4 -'l-L q (,. C.•ihk---- . VENTA INC. GARY A. WETZBARGER Operations Manager (303) 892-7171 1055 Aurarla Pky., Suit. 100, Denver CO 80204 FEB 18 '93 14:29 900272, 2 PAGE.001 Hello