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HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD11082 BILL NO. 88-60 SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN HALSEY ORDINANCE NO. /Z6 8.�L- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL TRUST BANK FOR EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with the Central Trust Bank for equipment lease/purchase for a sum not to exceed $407, 512.92. Section 2. This contract shall be substantially the same in form and content as that contract attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. Passed .7 q; /5�'� Approved 6.Ze e- 3 Jf Presi Officer ayor ATTEST: A City Clerk EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement ( the "Agreement" ) dated as of September 1, 1988, and entered into between The Central Trust Bank, a Missouri state banking corporation ( "Lessor" ) , and the City of Jefferson, a body corporate and politic existing under the laws of the State of Missouri ( "Lessee" ) . WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Lessor desires to lease the Equipment, as hereinafter described, to Lessee and Lessee desires to lease the Equipment from Lessor subject to the terms and conditions of and for the purposes set forth in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, Lessee is authorized under the constitution and laws of the State of Missouri to enter into this Agreement for the purposes set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises hereinafter contained, the parties hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE I Section 1. 01 . Definitions . The following terms will have the meanings indicated below unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Agent" means any agent for the Registered Owners, if any, to which all or a portion of Lessor ' s right, title and interest in, to and under this Agreement and the Equipment may be assigned for the benefit of the Registered Owners. "Agreement" means this Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement, the Tax Designations and Covenants and any other schedule, exhibit or escrow agreement made a part hereof by the parties hereto, together with any amendments to the Agreement made pursuant to Section 13. 06 . "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. "Commencement Date" is the date when the term of this Agreement and Lessee 's obligation to pay rent commence, which date shall be the earlier of ( i) the date on which the Equipment is accepted by Lessee in the manner described in Section 5 .01, or (ii) the date on which sufficient moneys to purchase the Equipment are deposited for that purpose with an escrow agent. "Equipment" means the property described in Exhibit C and all replacements, repairs, restorations, modifications and improvements thereof or thereto made pursuant to Section 7.01 or Article VIII. "Event of Default" means an Event of Default described in Section 12. 01. "Issuance Year" is the calendar year in which the Commencement Date occurs. "Lease Participation Certificates" means certificates evidencing a right to receive a pro rata share of Rental Payments and Purchase Price payments. "Lease Term" means the Original Term and all Renewal Terms. "Lessee" means the entity described as such in the first paragraph of this Agreement, its successors and its assigns. "Lessor" means the entity described as such in the first paragraph of this Agreement, its successors and its assigns.. "Original Term" means the period from the Commencement Date until the end of the budget year of Lessee in effect at the Commencement Date. "Purchase Price" means the amount designated as such on Exhibit H hereto that Lessee may, in its discretion, pay to Lessor to purchase the Equipment. "Registered Owners" means the registered owners of Lease Participation Certificates. "Renewal Terms" means the renewal terms of this Agreement, each having a duration of one year and a term coextensive with Lessee's budget year . "Rental Payments" means the basic rental payments payable by Lessee pursuant to Section 4 .01. "Rental Payment Period" means the period beginning on the day a Rental Payment is due and ending the day before the next Rental Payment is due. The first Rental Payment Period shall begin on the Commencement Date in all cases . If Rental. Payment Periods are monthly, subsequent Rental Payment Periods 2 - shall begin on the same day of each month after the Commencement Date. If Rental Payment Periods are quarterly, subsequent Rental Payment Periods shall begin on the same day of each third month after the Commencement Date. If Rental Payment Periods are semiannual, subsequent Rental Payment Periods shall begin on the same day of each sixth month after the Commencement Date. If Rental Payment Periods are annual, subsequent Rental Payment Periods shall begin on the anniversary of the Commencement Date in each year . If the Commencement Date is the 29th, 30th or 31st day of a month, any subsequent Rental Payment Period that would otherwise begin on the 29th, 30th or 31st day of a month that does not include such a date shall begin on the last day of that month. "State" means the state in which Lessee is located. "Vendor" means the manufacturer of the Equipment as well as the agents or dealers of the manufacturer from whom Lessor purchased or is purchasing the Equipment. ARTICLE II Section 2.01. Representations and Covenants of Lessee. Lessee represents, covenants and warrants for the benefit of Lessor and any Registered Owners (as hereinbefore defined) as follows: (a) Lessee is a public body corporate and politic duly organized and existing under the constitution and laws of the State with full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and to perform all of its obligations hereunder. (b) Lessee has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement by proper action by its governing body at a meeting duly called, regularly convened and attended throughout by the requisite majority of the members thereof or by other appropriate official approval, and all requirements have been met and procedures have occurred in order to ensure the validity and enforceability of this Agreement. (c) No event or condition that constitutes, or with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both would constitute, an Event of Default exists at the date hereof. (d) ' Lessee has, in accordance with the requirements of law, fully budgeted and appropriated sufficient funds 3 - for the current budget year to make the Rental Payments scheduled to come due during the Original Term, and to meet its other obligations for the Original Term, and such funds have not been expended for other purposes. (e) Lessee will do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence as a body corporate and politic. (f) Lessee has complied with such public bidding requirements as may be applicable to this Agreement and the acquisition by Lessee of the Equipment. (g) During the Lease Term, the Equipment will be used by Lessee only for the purpose of performing essential governmental or proprietary functions of Lessee consistent with the permissible scope of Lessee's authority. (h) Lessee will annually provide Lessor with current financial statements, budgets, proofs of appropriation for the ensuing budget year and such other financial information relating to the ability of Lessee to continue this Agreement as may be requested by Lessor. (i) Lessee will comply with all applicable provisions of the Code, including without limitation Sections 103 and 148 thereof, and the applicable regulations of the Treasury Department to maintain the exclusion of the interest components of Rental Payments from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation. (j) Lessee will use the proceeds of this Agreement as soon as practicable and with all reasonable dispatch for the purpose for which the Agreement has been entered into. No part of the proceeds of the Agreement shall be invested in any securities, obligations or other investments or used, at any time, directly or indirectly, in a manner which, if such use had been reasonably anticipated on the date of issuance of the Agreement, would have caused any portion of the Agreement to be or become "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 103(b) ( 2) or Section 148 of the Code and the applicable regulations of the Treasury Department. (k) Lessee hereby designates the Agreement as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" as defined in Section 265(b) (3) (H) of the Code. The aggregate face amount of 4 all tax-exempt obligations (excluding private activity bonds other than qualified 501(c) (3 ) bonds) issued or to be issued by Lessee and all subordinate entities thereof during the Issuance Year is not reasonably expected to exceed $10, 000,000. Lessee and all subordinate entities thereof will not issue in excess of $10, 000,000 of qualified tax-exempt obligations ( including the Agreement but excluding private activity bonds other than qualified 501(c) (3) bonds) during the Issuance Year without first obtaining an opinion of nationally recognized counsel in the area of tax-exempt municipal obligations acceptable to Lessor that the designation of the Agreement as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" will not be adversely affected. ( 1) Lessee represents and warrants that it is a governmental unit under the laws of the State with general taxing powers; the Agreement is not a private activity bond as defined in Section 141 of the Code; 955 or more of the net proceeds of the Agreement will be used for local governmental activities of Lessee; and the aggregate face amount of all tax-exempt obligations (other than private activity bonds) issued or to be issued by the Lessee and all subordinate entities thereof during the Issuance Year is not reasonably expected to exceed $5,000,000. Lessee and all subordinate entities thereof will not issue in excess of $5, 000, 000 of tax-exempt bonds ( including the Agreement but excluding private activity bonds) during the Issuance Year without first obtaining an opinion of nationally recognized counsel in the area of tax-exempt municipal obligations acceptable to Lessor that the excludability of the interest on the Agreement from gross income for federal tax purposes will not be adversely affected. (Omit if inapplicable. ] Section 2 .02. Certification as to Arbitrage. Lessee hereby represents as follows: (a) The estimated total costs of the Equipment will not be less than the total principal amount of the Rental Payments. (b) The Equipment has been ordered or is expected to be ordered within six months of the Commencement Date, and the Equipment is expected to be delivered and installed, and the Vendor fully paid, within one year of the Commencement Date. 5 (c) Lessee has not created or established, and does not expect to create or establish, any sinking Fund or other similar fund ( i) that is reasonably expected to be used to pay the Rental Payments, or ( ii ) that may be used solely to prevent a default in the payment of the Rental Payments. (d) The Equipment has not been and is not expected to be sold or otherwise disposed of by Lessee, either in whole or in major part , prior to the last maturity of the Rental Payments. (e) To the best of our knowledge, information and belief, the above expectations are reasonable. (f ) Lessee has not been notified of any listing or proposed listing of it by the Internal Revenue Service as an issuer whose arbitrage certificates may not be relied upon. ARTICLE III Section 3. 01 . Lease of Equipment. Lessor hereby ® demises, leases and lets to Lessee, and Lessee rents, leases and hires from Lessor, the Equipment in accordance with this Agreement for the Lease Term. The Lease Term may be continued, solely at the option of Lessee, at the end of the Original Term or any Renewal Term for an additional Renewal Term up to the maximum Lease Term set forth in Exhibit B hereto. At the end of the Original Term and at the end of each Renewal Term until the maximum Lease Term has been completed, Lessee shall be deemed to have exercised its option to continue this Agreement for the next Renewal Term unless Lessee shall have terminated this Agreement pursuant to Section 3. 03 or Section 10. 01. The terms and conditions during any Renewal Term shall be the same as the terms and conditions during the Original Term, except that the Rental Payments shall be as provided on Exhibit B hereto. Section 3. 02 . Continuation of Lease Term. Lessee intends, subject to Section 3.03, to continue the Lease Term through the Original Term and all Renewal Terms and to pay the Rental Payments hereunder. Lessee reasonably believes that legally available funds in an amount sufficient to make all Rental Payments during the entire Lease Term can be obtained. Lessee further intends to do all things lawfully within its power to obtain and maintain funds from which the Rental Payments may be made, including making provision for such payments to the extent necessary in each budget or appropriation request submitted and adopted in accordance with applicable provisions of • 6 law, to have such portion of the budget or appropriation request approved and to exhaust all available reviews and appeals in the event such portion of the budget or appropriation request is not approved. Section 3.03. Nonappropriation. Lessee is obligated only to pay such Rental Payments under this Agreement as may lawfully be made from funds budgeted and appropriated for that purpose during Lessee' s then current budget year . Should Lessee fail to budget, appropriate or otherwise make available funds to pay Rental Payments following the then current Original Term or Renewal Term, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated at the end of the then current Original Term or Renewal Term. Lessee agrees to deliver notice to Lessor of such termination at least 90 days prior to the end of the then current Original Term or Renewal Term, but failure to give such notice shall not extend the term beyond such Original Term or Renewal Term. If this Agreement is terminated in accordance with this Section, Lessee agrees to peaceably deliver the Equipment to Lessor at the location(s) to be specified by Lessor. Section 3.04. Nonsubstitution. To the extent permitted by law, Lessee agrees that if this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 3.03 Lessee will not purchase, lease or rent equipment performing functions similar to those performed by the Equipment for a period of 90 days following the end of the then current Original Term or Renewal Term; provided this restriction stall not be applicable in the event the Equipment shall be sold, re-leased or otherwise disposed of by Lessor and the amount received from such disposition, less all costs of such sale or disposition, is sufficient to pay the then applicable Purchase Price. This Section shall remain in full force and effect not withstanding the termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE IV Section 4.01. Rental Payments. Lessee shall promptly pay Rental Payments, exclusively from legally available funds, in lawful money of the United States of America to Lessor on the Commencement Date and on the first day of each Rental Payment Period thereafter, in such amounts as described on Exhibit B hereto. Lessee shall pay Lessor a charge on any Rental Payment not paid on the date such payment is due at the rate of 18% per annum or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is less, from such date. A portion of each Rental Payment is paid as, and represents payment of, interest, as set forth on Exhibit B hereto. • 7 _ Section 4.02. Rental Payments to Constitute a Current Expense of Lessee. Lessor and Lessee understand and intend that the obligation of Lessee to pay Rental Payments hereunder shall constitute a current expense of Lessee and shall not in any way be construed to be a debt of Lessee in contravention of any applicable constitutional or statutory limitation or requirement concerning the creation of indebtedness by Lessee, nor shall anything contained herein constitute a pledge of the general tax revenues, funds or moneys of Lessee. Section 4.03. RENTAL PAYMENTS TO BE UNCONDITIONAL. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3.03, THE OBLIGATIONS OF LESSEE TO MAKE RENTAL PAYMENTS AND TO PERFORM AND OBSERVE THE OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL IN ALL EVENTS WITHOUT ABATEMENT, DIMINUTION, DEDUCTION, SET-OFF OR DEFENSE, FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY FAILURE OF THE EQUIPMENT TO BE DELIVERED OR INSTALLED, ANY DEFECTS, MALFUNCTIONS, BREAKDOWNS OR INFIRMITIES TN THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY ACCIDENT, CONDEMNATION OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. ARTICLE V Section 5.01. Delivery, Installation and Acceptance of the Equipment. Lessee shall order the Equipment, cause the Equipment to be delivered and installed at the location specified on Exhibit C to this Agreement and pay any and all delivery and installation costs in connection therewith. When the Equipment has been delivered and installed, Lessee shall immediately accept the Equipment and evidence said acceptance by executing and delivering to Lessor an acceptance certificate acceptable to Lessor. Section 5.02. Enjoyment of Equipment. Lessor shall provide Lessee with quiet use and enjoyment of the Equipment during the Lease Term, and Lessee shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Equipment during the Lease Term, without suit, trouble or hindrance from Lessor, except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement. No Registered Owner shall interfere with such quiet use and enjoyment during the Lease Term so long as Lessee is not in default under this Agreement. Section 5.03. Location: inspection. Once installed, the Equipment will not be moved from the location specified on Exhibit C to this Agreement without Lessor 's consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Lessor shall have the right at all reasonable times during regular business hours to enter into and upon the property of Lessee for the purpose of inspecting the Equipment . • 8 - Section 5 .04. Use and Maintenance of the Equipment. Lessee will not install, use, operate or maintain the Equipment improperly, carelessly, in violation of any applicable law or in a manner contrary to that contemplated by this Agreement. Lessee shall provide all permits and licenses, if any, necessary for the .installation and operation of the Equipment. In addition, Lessee agrees to comply in all respects with all applicable laws, regulations and rulings of any legislative, executive, administrative or judicial body; provided that Lessee may contest in good faith the validity or application of any such law, regulation or ruling in any reasonable manner that does not, in the opinion of Lessor, adversely affect the interest of Lessor in and to the Equipment or its interest or rights under this Agreement. Lessee agrees that it will, at Lessee's own cost and expense, maintain, preserve and keep the Equipment in good repair and working order . Lessor shall have no responsibility to maintain, repair or make improvements or additions to the Equipment. Upon the request of Lessor, Lessee will enter into a maintenance contract for the Equipment with Vendor. ARTICLE VI Section 6 .01. Title to the Equipment . Upon acceptance of the Equipment by Lessee, title to the Equipment shall vest in Lessee subject to Lessor 's rights under this Agreement; provided that title shall thereafter immediately and without any action by Lessee vest in Lessor , and Lessee shall immediately surrender possession of the Equipment to Lessor upon (a) any termination of this Agreement other than termination pursuant to Section 10.01 or (b) the occurrence of an Event of Default. It is the intent of the parties hereto that any transfer of title to Lessor pursuant to this Section shall occur automatically without the necessity of any bill of sale, certificate of title or other instrument of conveyance. Lessee shall, nevertheless, execute and deliver any such instruments as Lessor may request to evidence such transfer. Section 6.02. Security Interest. To secure the payment of all of Lessee's obligations under this Agreement, Lessee hereby grants to Lessor a security interest constituting a first lien on the Equipment and on all additions, attachments and accessions thereto, substitutions therefor and proceeds therefrom. Lessee agrees to execute such additional documents, in form satisfactory to Lessor, which Lessor deems necessary or appropriate to establish and maintain its security interest and the security interest of any assignee of Lessor in the Equipment. 9 - Section 6.03. Personal Property. The Equipment is and will remain personal property. The Equipment will not be deemed to be affixed to or a part of the real estate on which it may be situated, notwithstanding that the Equipment or any part thereof may be or hereafter become in any manner physically affixed or attached to such real estate or any building thereon. Upon the request of Lessor, Lessee will, at Lessee's expense, furnish a waiver of any interest in the Equipment from any party having an interest in any such real estate or building. ARTICLE VII Section 7.01. Liens, Taxes, Other Governmental Charges and Utility Charges. Lessee shall keep the Equipment free of all levies, liens and encumbrances except those created by this Agreement. The parties to this Agreement contemplate that the Equipment will be used for a governmental or proprietary purpose of Lessee and that the Equipment will therefore be exempt from all property taxes. If the use, possession or acquisition of the Equipment is nevertheless determined to be subject to taxation, Lessee shall pay when due all taxes and governmental charges lawfully assessed or levied against or with respect to the Equipment. Lessee shall pay all utility and other charges ® incurred in the use and maintenance of the Equipment. Lessee shall pay such taxes or charges as the same may become due; provided that, with respect to any such taxes or charges that may lawfully be paid in installments over a period of years, Lessee shall be obligated to pay only such installments as accrue during the Lease Term. Section 7 .02. Insurance. At its own expense, Lessee shall maintain (a) casualty insurance insuring the Equipment against loss or damage by fire and all other risks covered by the standard extended coverage endorsement then in use in the State and any other risks reasonably required by Lessor in an amount at least equal to the then applicable Purchase Price of the Equipment, (b) liability insurance that protects Lessor from liability in all events in form and amount satisfactory to Lessor, and (c) workers ' compensation coverage as required by the laws of the State; provided that, with Lessor 's prior written consent, Lessee may self-insure against the risks described in clauses (a) and (b) . All insurance proceeds from casualty losses shall be payable as hereinafter provided. Lessee shall furnish to Lessor certificates evidencing such coverage throughout the Lease Term. All such insurance shall be with insurers that are acceptable to Lessor, shall name Lessee and Lessor as insureds and shall contain a provision to the effect that such insurance 10 - shall not be cancelled or modified materially without first giving written notice thereof to Lessor at least 10 days in advance of such cancellation or modification. All such casualty insurance shall contain a provision making any losses payable to Lessee and Lessor as their respective interests may appear . Section 7.03. Advances. In the event Lessee shall fail to either maintain the insurance required by this Agreement or keep the Equipment in good repair and working order, Lessor may, but shall be under no obligation to, purchase the required insurance and pay the cost of the premiums thereof and maintain and repair the Equipment and pay the cost thereof. All amounts so advanced by Lessor shall constitute additional rent for the then current Original Term or Renewal Term and Lessee covenants and agrees to pay such amounts so advanced by Lessor with interest thereon from the due date until paid at the rate of 18% per annum or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is less. ARTICLE VIII Section 8.01. Damage. Destruction and Condemnation. If (a) the Equipment or any portion thereof is destroyed, in ® whole or in part, or is damaged by fire or other casualty or (b) title to, or the temporary use of, the Equipment or any part thereof shall be taken under the exercise or threat of the power of eminent domain by any governmental body or by any person, firm or corporation acting pursuant to governmental authority, Lessee and Lessor will cause the Net Proceeds of any insurance claim, condemnation award or sale under threat of condemnation to be applied to the prompt replacement, repair, restoration, modification or improvement of the Equipment, unless Lessee shall have exercised its option to purchase the Equipment pursuant to Section 10.01. Any balance of the Net Proceeds remaining after such work has been completed shall be paid to Lessee. For purposes of this Article, the term "Net Proceeds" shall mean the amount remaining from the gross proceeds of any insurance claim, condemnation award or sale under threat of condemnation after deducting all expenses, including attorneys ' fees, incurred in the collection thereof. Section 8.02. Insufficiency of Net Proceeds. If the Net Proceeds are insufficient to pay in full the cost of any repair, restoration, modification or improvement referred to in Section 8.01, Lessee shall either (a) complete such replacement, repair, restoration, modification or improvement and pay any costs thereof in excess of the amount of the Net Proceeds, or (b) purchase Lessor ' s interest in the Equipment pursuant to Section - 11 - 10.01. The amount of the Net Proceeds, if any, remaining after completing such repair, restoration, modification or improvement or after purchasing Lessor ' s interest in the Equipment shall be retained by Lessee. if Lessee shall make any payments pursuant to this Section, Lessee shall not be entitled to any reimbursement therefor from Lessor nor shall Lessee be entitled to any diminution of the amounts payable under Article IV. ARTICLE IX Section 9.01. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. LESSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE VALUE, DESIGN, CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR FITNESS FOR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT THERETO. IN NO EVENT SHALL LESSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE EXISTENCE, FURNISHING, FUNCTIONING OR LESSEE' S USE OF ANY ITEM, PRODUCT OR SERVICE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS AGREEMENT. Section 9.02. Vendor ' s Warranties . Lessor hereby irrevocably appoints Lessee its agent and attorney-in-fact during the Lease Term, so long as Lessee shall not be in default hereunder, to assert from time to time whatever claims and rights ( including without limitation warranties) related to the Equipment that Lessor may have against the Vendor . Lessee' s sole remedy for the breach of such warranty, indemnification or representation shall be against the Vendor of the Equipment and not against Lessor . Any such matter shall not have any effect whatsoever on the rights and obligations of Lessor with respect to this Agreement, including the right to receive full and timely payments hereunder . Lessee expressly acknowledges that Lessor makes, and has made, no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the existence or the availability of such warranties by the Vendor of the Equipment. ARTICLE X Section 10 . 01 . Purchase Option. Lessee shall have the option to purchase Lessor 's interest in the Equipment, upon giving written notice to Lessor at least 60 days before the date of purchase, at the following times and upon the following terms: (a) On the last day of the Original Term or any Renewal Term then in effect, upon payment in full of the Rental Payments then due hereunder plus the then applicable Purchase Price plus $1.00 to Lessor ; or • 12 - (b) In the event of substantial damage to or destruction or condemnation of substantially all of the Equipment, on the day Lessee specifies as the purchase date in Lessee's notice to Lessor of its exercise of the purchase option, upon payment in full of the Rental Payments then due hereunder plus the then applicable Purchase Price to Lessor . Section 10.02. Automatic Purchase of Property. Lessor and Lessee agree that Lessee shall be deemed to have purchased a component of Equipment automatically after said component of Equipment shall have been leased to Lessee for the term of years ending on the date set forth below (the "Term Purchase Date" ) ; provided that Lessee makes the Rental Payment due on such Term Purchase Date and provided further that if an event which constitutes, or with the passage of time or giving of notice or both, would constitute an Event of Default under Section 12. 01 hereof shall exist at the time of the Term Purchase Date, such purchase shall not occur unless and until such payment is made or such event is cured as the case may be: Equipment Component Term Purchase Date Dump Truck June 30, 1989 Street Sweepers June 30, 1991 In the event of an automatic purchase of a component under this Section, Lessor 's rights under this Agreement, including but not limiting, its security interest under Section 602, shall terminate as to said component of Equipment. Should a component of Equipment be substituted for any reason, as provided in Article VIII of this Agreement, the term of years of the substitute component of Equipment shall be the remaining term of years for the component of Equipment that such substitute component replaced. ARTICLE XI Section 11.01 . Assignment by Lesg2r. Lessor ' s right, title and interest in, to and under this Agreement and the Equipment may be assigned and reassigned in whole or in part to one or more assignees or subassignees by Lessor and, to the extent of his interest, by any Registered Owner , without the necessity of obtaining the consent of Lessee; provided that (a) any assignment, other than an assignment to or by a Registered Owner, shall not be effective until Lessee has received written notice, signed by the assignor, of the name, address and tax identification number of the assignee, and (b) any assignment to or by a Registered Owner shall not be effective until it is registered on the registration books kept by the Agent as agent 13 for Lessee. Lessee shall retain all such notices as a register of all assignees (other than Registered Owners) and shall make all payments to the assignee or assignees designated in such register or, in the case of Registered Owners, to the Agent. Lease Participation Certificates may be executed and delivered by the Agent to Registered Owners, if any. Lessee agrees to execute all documents, including notices of assignment and chattel mortgages or financing statements that may be reasonably requested by Lessor or any assignee to protect its interests in the Equipment and in this Agreement. Lessee shall not have the right to and shall not assert against any assignee or Registered Owner any claim, counterclaim or other right Lessee may have against Lessor. Section 11.02. Assignment and Subleasing by Lessee. None of Lessee's right, title and interest in, to and under this Agreement and in the Equipment may be assigned or encumbered by Lessee for any reason, except that Lessee may sublease all or part of the Equipment if Lessee obtains the prior written consent of Lessor and an opinion of nationally recognized counsel in the area of tax exempt municipal obligations satisfactory to Lessor that such subleasing will not adversely affect the exclusion of the interest components of the Rental Payments from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Any such sublease of all or part of the Equipment shall be subject to this Agreement and the rights of the Lessor in, to and under this Agreement and the Equipment. ARTICLE XII Section 12.01. Events of Default Defined. Subject to the provisions of Section 3.03, any of the following events shall constitute an "Event of Default" under this Agreement: a (a) Failure by Lessee to pay any Rental Payment or other payment required to be paid hereunder at the time specified herein; (b) Failure by Lessee to observe and perform any covenant, condition or agreement on its part to be observed or performed, other than as referred to in subparagraph (a) above, for a period of 30 days after written notice specifying such failure and requesting that it be remedied is given to Lessee by Lessor, unless Lessor shall agree in writing to an extension of such time prior to its expiration; provided that, if the failure stated in the notice cannot be corrected within the applicable period, Lessor will not unreasonably withhold its consent to an extension of 14 - such time if corrective action is instituted by Lessee within the applicable period and diligently pursued until the default is corrected; (c) Any statement, representation or warranty made by Lessee in or pursuant to this Agreement or its execution, delivery or performance shall prove to have been false, incorrect, misleading or breached in any material respect on the date when made; (d) Lessee shall ( i) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of Lessee, or of all or a substantial part of the assets of Lessee, ( ii) be unable, fail or admit in writing its inability generally to pay its debts as they become due, (iii) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, ( iv) have an order for relief entered against it under applicable federal bankruptcy law, or (v) file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a petition or an answer seeking reorganization or an arrangement with creditors or taking advantage of any insolvency law or any answer admitting the material allegations of a petition tiled against Lessee in any bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency proceeding; or (e) An order, judgment or decree shall be entered by any court of competent jurisdiction, approving a petition or appointing a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of Lessee or of all or a substantial part of the assets of Lessee, in each case without its application, approval or consent, and such order, judgment or decree shall continue unstayed and in effect for any period of 30 consecutive days. Section 12.02. Remedies on Default. Whenever any Event of Default exists, Lessor shall have the right, at its sole option without any further demand or notice, to take one or any combination of the following remedial steps: (a) By written notice to Lessee, Lessor may declare all Rental Payments and other amounts payable by Lessee hereunder to the end of the then current Original Term or Renewal Term to be due; (b) With or without terminating this Agreement, Lessor may enter the premises where the Equipment is located and retake possession of the Equipment or require Lessee at Lessee' s expense to promptly return any or all of the Equipment to the possession of Lessor at 15 such place within the United States as Lessor shall specify, and sell or lease the Equipment or, for the account of Lessee, sublease the Equipment, continuing to hold Lessee liable for the difference between ( i ) the Rental Payments and other amounts payable by Lessee hereunder to the end of the then current Original Term or Renewal Term, and ( ii) the net proceeds of any such sale, leasing or subleasing (after deducting all expenses of Lessor in exercising its remedies under this Agreement, including without limitation all expenses of taking possession, storing, reconditioning and selling or leasing the Equipment and all brokerage, auctioneers ' and attorneys' fees) ; and (c) Lessor may take whatever action at law or in equity may appear necessary or desirable to enforce its rights as the owner of the Equipment. Section 12. 03 . No Remedy Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to Lessor is intended to be exclusive and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given under this Agreement now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. No delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle Lessor to exercise any remedy reserved to it in this Article it shall not be necessary to give any notice other than such notice as may be required in this Article. ARTICLE XIII Section 13. 01. Notices . All notices, certificates or other communications hereunder shall be sufficiently given and shall be deemed given when delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the parties hereto at the addresses immediately after the signatures to this Agreement (or at such other address as either party hereto shall designate in writing to the other for notices to such party) , to any assignee at its address as it appears on the registration books maintained by Lessee or the Agent. Section 13.02 . Release and Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, Lessee shall indemnify, protect, hold harmless, save and keep harmless Lessor from and against any and all liability, obligation, loss, claim, tax and damage whatsoever, regardless of cause thereof, and all expenses in connection therewith (including without limitation counsel fees 16 - and expenses and any federal income tax and interest and penalties connected therewith imposed on interest received) arising out of or as the result of (a) the entering into of this Agreement, (b) the ownership of any item of the Equipment, (c) the ordering, acquisition, use, operation, condition, purchase, delivery, rejection, storage or return of any item of the Equipment, (d) or any accident in connection with the operation, use, condition, possession, storage or return of any item of the Equipment resulting in damage to property or injury to or death to any person, and/or (e) the breach of any covenant herein or any material misrepresentation contained herein. The indemnification arising under this paragraph shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding the full payment of all obligations under this Agreement or the termination of the Lease Term for any reason. Section 13.03. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee. Section 13.04. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon Lessor and Lessee and their respective successors and assigns. Section 13.05. Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof. Section 13.06. Amendments. Changes and Modifications. This Agreement may be amended by Lessor and Lessee; provided that no amendment that affects the rights of the Registered Owners shall be effective unless it shall have been consented to by the Registered Owners of a majority, in principal amount, of the Lease Participation Certificates, if any, then outstanding. Section 13.07 . Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Section 13.08. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State. Section 13.09. Captions. The captions or headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provisions or sections of this Agreement. • 17 - IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused this Agreement to be executed in their names by their duly authorized representatives as of the date written above. (LESSOR) (LESSEE) The C ntral Tru Hank City of Jefferson, Missouri Tit e: Tit e: ayor Address: (SEAL) 238 Madison Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 ATTEST: Title: City Clerk Address: 320 E. McCarty Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 CERTIFICATE OF CLERK OR SECRETARY OF LESSEE I, the undersigned, do hereby certify ( i) that the officer of Lessee who executed the foregoing Agreement on behalf of Lessee and whose genuine signature appears thereon, is the duly qualified and acting officer of Lessee as stated beneath his or her signature and has been authorized to execute the foregoing Agreement on behalf of Lessee, an ( ' i) that the budget year of Lessee is fromLI&1z.-cY. too . Dated 'Title: City Clerk 18 - Exhibit "A" to Lease/Purchase Agreement CIty0 0 n I o rson Louise Gardner J effe MAYOR 320 E. McCarty St. 314-634-6300 Jefferson City,Missouri 65101 September 16, 1988 Central Trust Bank 238 Madison Jefferson City, MO 65101 Dear J. Douglas Thompson: As legal counsel to Lessee, I have examined (a) the foregoing Agreement, which, among other things, provides for the sale to and purchase by the Lessee of the Equipment, (b) an executed counterpart of the ordinance or resolution of Lessee which, among other things, authorizes Lessee to execute the Agreement and (c) AL such other opinions, documents and matters of law as I have deemed necessary in connection with the following opinions. Based on the foregoing, I am of the following opinions: 1. Lessee is a public body corporate and politic, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State, and has a substantial amount of one or more of the following sovereign powers: (a) the power to tax, (b) the power of eminent domain, and (c) police power; 2. Lessee has the requisite power and authority to purchase the Equipment and to execute and deliver the Agreement and to perform its obligations under the Agreement. 3. The Agreement and the other documents either attached thereto or required therein have been duly authorized, approved and executed by and on behalf of Lessee, and the Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Lessee enforceable in accordance with its terms. 4. The authorization, approval and execution of the Agreement and all other proceedings of Lessee relating to the transactions contemplated thereby have been parformed in accordance with all open meeting laws, S public bidding laws and all other applicable state and federal laws. S. There is not proceeding pending or threatened in any court or before any governmental authority or arbitration board or tribunal that, if adversely determined, would adversely affect the transactions contemplated by the Agreement or the security interest of Lessor or its assigns, as the case may be, in the Equipment. All capitalized terms herein shall have the same meanings as the foregoing Agreement. Lessor, its successors and assigns, including without limitation any Registered Owners, and any counsel rendering an opinion on the tax-exempt status of the interest components of Rental Payments are entitled to rely on this opinion. Since ly, Al en Garner City Counselor bmc EXHIBIT B TO EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT SCHEDULE OF RENTAL PAYMENTS Rental Payment Periods shall be semiannual. Rental payments shall be made in accordance with Section 4.01 and this Schedule of Rental Payments. The maximum Lease Term of this Agreement is 5 years and 0 months. Rental Payment Rental Payment Interest Principal Purchase Date Amount Portion Portion Price Dec. 31, 1988 61,699.02 7,665.17 54,033.85 349,631.00 June 30, 1939 50,542.44 10,884.61 39,657 83 295,597.15 Dec. 31, 1989 49,067.17 9,409.34 39,657.83 255,939.32 June 30, 1990 47,591.90 7,934.07 39,657.83 216,281.49 Dec. 31, 1990 46,116.63 6,458.80 39,657.83 176,623.66 June 30, 1991 44,641.36 49983.53 39,657.83 136,965.83 Dec. 31, 1991 27,835.26 3,508.26 24,327.00 97,308.00 June 30, 1992 26,930.29 2,603.29 24,327.00 72,981,00 Dec. 31, 1992 26,025.33 1,698.33 24,327.00 48,654.00 June 30, 1993 25,120.36 793.36 24$ 27.00 24,327.00 EXHIBIT C TO EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT Quantity Description Model # Vehicle ID # 2 Fire Engines 1988 Pierce Arrow Pumper 2 Street Sweepers 1988 Elgin S-6654-S S-6655-S 1 Dump Truck 1988 International IMKZ3R2KH628428 F-1954 Said equipment is to be located within the corporate city limits of the City of Jefferson, Missouri. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE The Central Trust Bank 238 Madison Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 Re: Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 1 , 1988 (the "Agreement" ) , between The Central Trust Bank ("Lessor" ) and The City of Jefferson, Missouri ("Lessee" ) Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordance with the Agreement, the undersigned Lessee hereby certifies and represents to, and agrees with, Lessor as follows: (1 ) The Equipment (as defined in the Agreement) listed below has been delivered, installed and accepted on the date hereof: 2 street sweepers - S-6654-S; S-6655-S 1 dump truck - 1HTLKZ3R2KH628428 (2) Lessee has conducted such inspection and/or testing of the Equipment as it deems necessary and appropriate and hereby acknowledges that it accepts the Equipment for all purposes. (3) Lessee is currently maintaining the insurance coverage required by Section 7.02 of the Agreement. (4) No event or condition that constitutes, or with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute, an Event of Default (as defined in the Agreement) exists at the date hereof. Dated: geptemhe-r 1A. 1 URR City of Jefferson, Missouri LESSEE i B 'rim [SEAL] Ti le -• Mayor Term 8038•G Information Return forTax-Exempt (December 1986) Governmental Bond Issues OMBNo.1545.0720 • DtbMmtni of the Treasury Under Section 149(x) Expires 12-31-89 Internal Revenue Service (Use Form 8038•GC It Issue price Is under S 100,000.) Reportina Authority Check box if Amended Return ► 1 leaun's name 2 Issuer's employer Idenldicalron number City of Jefferson City, Missouri r i Number and street 4 Roped number 320 E. McCarty Street Gigs 5 City or town,state,and ZIP code i Date of issue Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 Type at Issue check box es that applies) 7 Check box If bonds are tax or other revenue anticipations bonds>r ❑ Issue Price 8 Check box if bonds are in the farm of a lease or installment sale I- ❑ 9 ❑ Education . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ❑ Health and hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ❑ Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ❑ Public safety . . . . . . . . . . 13 0 Environment(including sewage bonds) . . , , . . . 14 ❑ Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 15 ❑ Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ❑ Other.Describe(see instructions)► i D e scrip ti of Bonds (x) (b) (el Stated redemption 'We(yhled h) Not initrtsl Maturity dale Interest tale Issue Cr ice price at maturity arena a malurity Yield cos[ 17 Final maturity g�, 18 Entire issue . years Uses of Original Proceeds of Issue Oncl udin underwriters'discount 19 Proceeds used for accrued interest . . . . . . , . . . . . 19 20 Proceeds used for bond Issuance costs(including underwriters'discount). 20 21 Ploceeds used for credit enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 22• Prcceeds allocated to reasonably required reserve or replacement fund . . . 22 23 Prcceeds used to refund prior Issues . , j * ' * * * ' ' * * ' ' 23 24 Ncn-relundin proceeds of the issue(subtrai2 , n23 f24 6•tb,liM Description of Refunded Bands (complete this part only for refunding bonds) _ 2S Eitha Ilse iernaiuing weighted average maturity of the bonds to be refunded . . . . . . . . ► years 26 Enter the last dale on which the refunded bonds will be called . . . . . . . . . . . . . ► 27 Enter the dales)Ilse refunded bonds were issued ► Miscellaneous 28 Enter the amount(if any)of the state volume cap allocated to this Issue . . . . , ► 29 Arbitrage rebate: a Check box If the small governmental unit exception to the arbitrage rebate requirement applies . , . , , . , . , . , . ❑ b Check box If the 6-month temporary investment exception to the arbitrage rebate requirement Is expected to apply ❑ c Check box it you expect to earn and rebate arbitrage profits to the U.S. . . . . . , ' , ❑ 30 Enter the amount of the bonds designated by the issuer under section 265(b)(3)(8)(1) , , , , , ► 31 Pooled financings: a Check box if any of the proceeds of this issue are to be used to make loans to other governmental units >~ ❑ and enter the amount b Ch;ck box it this Issue is a loan made from tite proceeds of another tax-exempt issue ► ❑ and enter the name of the issuer A and the date of the Issue I► Under penalliei of r•qury,I declare that I hurt t►amned tills return and accompanying sehedults and statements,and to the bell oI my xnoniedge and beUe:, pleaSe they se hue,correct,and complete. Sign , Nere ACW k Mayor r S;�natu •n O> Tdlo For Paperwalk fieduetfon Act Notice, stokojaue 1 ul 1110 (Ilslrul:lions. Farm UU.if;•li (I::•t:p) Peron 8038-G Infurmation Return for Tax-Exer;nptii'-.V0 C 5111444 I 011 (December 1986) Governmental Bond Issues Depars ntel at the Tetasurr to Under Section 149(e) Laphob tt-71-19 initrnal ne,t-ut St.-•ce (Use roan e03e•CC 11 Issue price It under 1100.000.) • , R"orling Authority Check box it Amended neturn t► 1 ewer's name 2 taswr'somplortr tdentdiutron number 44-6000193 a Humbar and sine! 4 Report rdrmtler 320 E. McCarty Street C198 _..9_- a city or icon.slate,and LIP code a Vail of issue April 1 ; 1989 • : Y to of issue check box es that applies) 7 Check boat II bonds are tax or other revenue anticipation bonds► ❑ Issue Poste 8 Check box If bonds are in the term of a lease or installment sale► ❑ 9 ❑ Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11) ❑ Health and hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ❑ Trarlsportaliun . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ❑ Public safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IBI Environment(including sawage bunds) . . . . . . . . . ousitlg 14 ❑ j Rol 15 ❑ Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ❑ Other.Describe(see instructions)b- T' JIM Description of Bonds !s! Iol It) Slatediedempllon 'Weighted ill Not Interest Idaluntr date b.trrest rate Islut puce PiKe al Malutily avers a malurtlt Yield cost 17 rinal maturily . 04 01/98 VR 9b $11 ,634* 11 * 18 Entireissue. . . '/ "/ / ' / , ' 882 333.33 t682,333.33 1 ears VR K Uies of OrlclnalProceeds Issue (Including underwrilers'discount is rroeseds used for oeetuad Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Proceeds used for bond Issuance costs(including underwriters'discount). . . . . . . Zo — — 21 —0- 21 Proceeds used for credit enhancement . 22 Prcceeds allocated to reasonably required reserve or replacement fund . . . . . . . . . . . 22 —0- 23 Prcceeds used to refund prior issues 23 —0- 14 ficnrelundirlf;proceeds of the issue(subtract lines 20. 21. 22.and 23 bow line�18,column fc ) �24 882 333.33 jiVd. Descriptlon of Refunded Bonds (conlplcln Ibis part only for refunding bonds) 25 Errltr the relnaming weighted average lnalurily of the bonds to be refunded . . . . . . . . . ► N/A years 2C [Vier ihi:iasi jute un which the reiunueu uonus wlri ate caued ► 27 Enitr the dates the refunded bonds were issued 1► • : Miscellaneous 28 Enter ilia amount(if any)of the stale volume cap allocated to this issue ► —�- 29 Arbitrage rebate: a Check box It ilia small governmental unit exception to the arbitrage rebate requirement applies . . . . . . . . . . . . la Check box It the G•nionlh temporary investment exception to the arbitrage rebate requirement is expected to apply ❑ c Check box if you expect to earn and rebate arbitrage profits to the U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ 30 Enter late amount of the bonds designated by ilia issuer under section 265(b)(3)(8)(0) Par ► $882,333.33 31 Pooled linancines: a Check box 11 any of the proceeds of this issue ale to be used to make loans to other governmental units io ❑ and enter the amount lo b Check box if this issue is a loan made from the proceeds of another tau•eaempl issue ► ❑ and enter the name of the issuer 1P. _ and the dale of the issue 1- 114:I111 ptndNrtt of r-11uly.I dtrlar•11+at I title tumu+ed Ilus return and accompanrrnt schedules and tlatemenis.and to 1114 bill 01 1111 AnenitdLe IPM)Otb.'- Please trier all lout.correct,and complele. Sign t Here thalr Mavor —/0 to ion• Par I'dircr.vut4 11cdut.Him Act II It.e, set.' loal;e I of the fit it#uctions. trrl•.c ,��� — DEMAREE,INC P.O.BOX 1370$_ KANSAS CITY,MO 64199 UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE;.FINANCING STATEMENT-FORM M-UCC-1 �} IMPORTANT—READ INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK BEFORE FILLING OUT FORM .:a-2 2 O J j. This FINANCING STATEMENT is presented to a Filing Officer No,of Additional M Maturity Date ; for filing pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code: Sheets Presented: 3.(Optional): I. Debtor(s)(Last Name First)and Address(es): 2. Secured Party(fes):Names)and Address(es): 4. For Filing Officer. Time, Date, . No.,Filing Office City of Jefferson The Central Trust Bank 320 E'. McCarty Street 238 Madison Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 Attn: Corp. Trust Dept. 5. This Financing Statement Covers the Following Types(or Items)of Property. 2 fire engines 2 street sweepers S-6654-S; S-6655-5 1 dump truck 1HTLKZ3R2KH628428 6. ❑To be Recorded in Real �[ Estate Mortgage Records 1pKKProcceds: ❑ Products of the Collateral are Also Covered: 7. Description of Real Estate: 8. Name(s)of " Record Owner(s): 9. Assignec(s)of Secured Party and Address(es) 10. This statement is filed without the debtor's signature to perfect a security interest in collateral i (check®if so) ❑already subject to a security interest in another jurisdiction when it was brought into this state,or ❑which is proceeds of the following described original collateral which was perfected: w: CITY OF JEFFERSON THE WRWVA TRU By By ignaturc(s)of iKs) ignaturNs)of Secured party(its) (1)FILING OFFICER COPY-Ae HABETICAL FORM M-UCC-1 MISSOURI UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE Approved By: ` Secretary of State glow,A ESCROW AGREEMENT DATED: September 16, 1988 NAME AND ADDRESS NAME AND ADDRESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF LESSOR OF LESSEE OF ESCROW AGENT The Central Trust Bank City of Jefferson, Missouri The Central Trust Bank 238 Madison Street 320 E. McCarty Street 238 Madison Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Jefferson City, MO 65101 Jefferson City, MO 65101 Name of Acquisition Fund: "1988 Lease/Purchase Equipment Acquisition Fund No. 1" Amount of deposit into the Acquisition Fund: $_241,270_00 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. This Escrow Agreement relates to and is hereby made a part of the Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement ( the "Agreement" ) , dated as of the date hereof, between Lessor and Lessee. Aft 2. Except as otherwise defined herein, all terms defined in the Agreement shall have the same meaning for the purposes of this Escrow Agreement as in the Agreement. 3. Lessor , Lessee and the Escrow Agent identified above ( the "Escrow Agent") agree that the Escrow Agent will act as sole Escrow Agent under the Agreement and this Escrow Agreement, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Escrow Agreement . This Escrow Agreement shall be deemed to constitute an entirely separate agreement among Lessor and Lessee and Escrow Agent. 4. There is hereby established in the custody of Escrow Agent a special trust fund designated as specified above ( the "Acquisition Fund") to be held and administered by the Escrow Agent in trust for the benefit of Lessor and Lessee in accordance with this Escrow Agreement. 5. Lessor shall deposit the amount specified above in the Acquisition Fund. Moneys held by the Escrow Agent hereunder shall be invested and reinvested by the Escrow Agent upon order of a representative of Lessee in Qualified Investments (as hereinafter defined) maturing or subject to redemption at the option of the holder thereof prior to the date on which it is expected that such funds will be needed. Such investments shall be held by the Escrow Agent in the Acquisition Fund, and any interest earned on such investments shall be deposited in the Acquisition Fund. The Escrow Agent may act as purchaser or agent in the making or disposing of any investment. 6. "Qualified Investments" for purposes of this Escrow Agreement means to the extent the same are at the time legal for investment of the funds being invested: ( i) direct general obligations of the United States of America; ( ii ) obligations the timely payment of the principal of and interest on which is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America; (iii ) general obligations of the agencies and instrumentalities of the United States of America acceptable to Lessor ; ( iv) certificates of deposit, time deposits or demand deposits with any bank or savings institution including the Escrow Agent or any affiliate thereof, provided that such certificates of deposit, time deposits or demand deposits, if not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, are fully secured by obligations described in ( i) , (ii) or (iii) above; or (v) repurchase agreements with any state or national bank or trust company, including the Escrow Agent or any affiliate thereof, that are secured by obligations of the type described in ( i) , (ii) or ( iii) above, provided that such collateral is free and clear of claims of third parties and that the Escrow Agent or a third party acting solely as agent for the Escrow Agent has possession of such collateral and a perfected first security interest in such collateral . 7. Moneys in the Acquisition Fund shall be used to pay for the cost of acquisition of the Equipment. Payment shall be made from the Acquisition Fund for the cost of acquisition of part or all Equipment upon presentation to the Escrow Agent of one or more properly executed Payment Request and Acceptance Certificates, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, executed by 'Lessee and approved by Lessor, together with an invoice for the cost of the acquisition of the Equipment for which payment is requested and a written approval by Lessor of the Vendor to be paid. 8. The Acquisition Fund shall terminate upon the occurrence of the earlier of (a) the presentation of a proper Payment Request and Acceptance Certificate with the portion thereof designated "Final Acceptance Certificate" properly executed by Lessee, or (b) the presentation of written notification by the Lessor, or, if the Lessor shall have assigned its interest under the Agreement, then the assignees or subassignees of all of Lessor 's interest under the Agreement or an Agent on their behalf, that an Event of Default has occurred or that Lessee has terminated the Agreement pursuant to Section 3.03 of the Agreement. Upon termination as described in clause (a) of this paragraph, any amount remaining in the Acquisition Fund shall be used to prepay the principal component of Rental Payments unless Lessor directs that payment of such amount be made in such other manner directed by Lessor that, in the opinion of nationally recognized counsel in the area of tax-exempt municipal obligations satisfactory to Lessor, will not adversely affect the exclusion of the interest components of Rental Payments from gross income for federal income tax purposes. If any such amount is used to prepay principal, the Schedule of Rental Payments appearing as Exhibit A to the Agreement shall be revised accordingly as specified by Lessor. Upon termination as described in clause (b) of this paragraph, any amount remaining in the Acquisition Fund shall immediately be paid to Lessor or, pro rata, to any assignees or subassignees of Lessor. 9. The Escrow Agent may at any time resign by giving at least 30 days ' written notice to Lessee and Lessor, but such resignation shall not take effect until the appointment of a successor Escrow Agent. The substitution of another bank or trust company to act as Escrow Agent under this Escrow Agreement may occur by written agreement of Lessor and Lessee. In addition, the Escrow Agent may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by an instrument in writing executed by Lessor and Lessee. In the event of any resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent, a successor Escrow Agent shall be appointed by an instrument in writing executed by Lessor and Lessee. Such successor Escrow Agent shall indicate its acceptance of such appointment by an instrument in writing delivered to Lessor, Lessee and the predecessor Escrow Agent. Thereupon such successor Escrow Agent shall, without any further act or deed, be fully vested with all the trusts, powers, rights, duties and obligations of the Escrow Agent under this Escrow Agreement, and the predecessor Escrow Agent shall deliver all moneys and securities held by it under this Escrow Agreement to such successor Escrow Agent. 10. The Escrow Agent incurs no liability to make any disbursements pursuant to the Escrow Agreement except from funds held in the Acquisition Fund. The Escrow Agent makes no representations or warranties as to the title to any Equipment or as to the performance of any obligations of Lessor or Lessee. 11. This Escrow Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Escrow Agent is located. • 12. In the event any provision of this Escrow Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof. 13. This Escrow Agreement may not be amended except by a written instrument executed by Lessor, Lessee and the Escrow Agent. 14. This Escrow Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which so executed shall be an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor, Lessee and the Escrow Agent have caused this Escrow Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. The Central Trust Bank Lessor By O-Ll Titl iee City of Jefferson, Missouri Lessee By Title: a or The Central Trust Bank Escrow Agent BY 2aa� Tit