HomeMy WebLinkAboutCovenants, Conditions and Restrictions_Instrument No. 2587416APPROVED A-040717-002
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
FOR THE
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY INNOVATION CAMPUS
This Declaration of Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions("Declaration")
ismade this)Jday of W ;Lt?_.,2017 by Montana State University Innovation
Campus,a Montana non-profit corporation ("MSUIC"),forthe development ofthe Montana
StateUniversity Innovation Campus,a university-relatedresearch park,hereinafter
referred to as the "MSU Innovation Campus".
I.
RECITALS
A.This Declaration ismade to assure thatthe land utilizedforthe MSU
Innovation Campus willbe developed and operated in a manner consistentwith the high
standards of MSUIC,and with the declared intention of creating a professionaland
attractivephysicalenvironment foradvanced research and development activitiesrelated
to and in support ofthe education,research,outreach,entrepreneurial,and economic
development objectivesofMontana StateUniversity ("MSU").MSUIC willuse this
Declaration inorder to preserve confidence thatthe overallqualityof development within
the MSU Innovation Campus willbe permanently protected and willmaintain a
consistentlyhigh qualitydevelopment of architectural,site,and landscape design,
integrated intoa carefullypreserved and sensitivelyenhanced natural setting.
B.The land in which the MSU Innovation Campus willbe developed
("Project Area")ismore particularlydescribed on Exhibit "A"attached hereto.MSUIC
reserves the rightto expressly add land to or subtract land from the ProjectArea in
accordance with the provisions herein and according to applicablelaw.Land subtracted
from the ProjectArea shallbe deemed "Withdrawn Land"and shallcontinue to be subject
to thisDeclaration,unless otherwise specificallyexcluded.
C.This Declaration shallapply to the ProjectArea and shallbe binding
on alliessees and developers of realproperty,structures,amenities and/or buildingswithin
the ProjectArea as now or hereafter defined.This Declaration shallbe in effectas of the
date of execution and shallalso run with the land pursuant to Section XIIIherein.
D.ItisanticipatedthatMSUIC willenter intoone or more ground leases
("Ground Lease"or "Ground Leases"),pursuant to which certaintractsof the ProjectArea
shallbe developed.Said Ground Leases,as well as any other similaragreement or contract
that facilitatesthe development ofland within the ProjectArea,shallbe subject to the terms
ofthisDeclaration.
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E.For the efficientadministration ofthe MSU Innovation Campus and
MSUIC,forthe efficientenforcement ofthisDeclaration,and forthe preservation ofthe
aestheticsand amenities ofthe MSU Innovation Campus,MSUIC deems itdesirableto
create a MSU Innovation Campus FacilityAdvisory Council ("FacilityAdvisory Council")
that shallbe appointed by the MSUIC Board of Governors ("MSUIC Board")and shallhave
the terms,duties,and prerogatives as provided from time-to-time by the MSUIC Board
F.This Declaration ismade to ensure that the ProjectArea isutilizedina
manner that furthersthe best interestsof MSUIC,MSU's research agenda,and MSUIC's aims
in developing and operating the MSU Innovation Campus as an area devoted to business,
research,science and relatedactivitiesin a manner thatitwillbe a continuing assetto MSU
and forother purposes as setforthbelow.
G.Any ofthe ProjectArea and improvements thereon subjectto a
Ground Lease shallbe referredto herein as a "Leased Premises."Any Lessee under a
Ground Lease shallbe referredto herein as a "Ground Lessee."For purposes ofthis
Declaration,any Withdrawn Land,as defined in RecitalB above,shallalsobe deemed to be
a Leased Premises and the party owning or leasingany such Withdrawn Land shallbe
deemed to be a Ground Lessee.
NOW,THEREFORE,the above described ProjectArea comprising the MSU
Innovation Campus shallbe established,held,developed,and occupied subjectto the
covenants,restrictions,easements,zoning,and charges hereinaftersetforth.
II.
MSU INNOVATION CAMPUS EXPANSION
MSUIC,itssuccessors or assigns,may from time-to-time expand the property
subjectto thisDeclaration by the addition ofadditionallands to the MSU Innovation
Campus.The addition ofany such land shallbecome effectiveupon the recordation inthe
Officeofthe County Recorder of GallatinCounty,Montana,of a Supplemental Declaration of
Covenants which (i)describes the land to be added or incorporates by reference the
description contained inany filedplatcovering the MSU Innovation Campus;(ii)declares
that the additionalland isto be established,held,developed and occupied as part of the
MSU Innovation Campus subject to thisDeclaration;and (iii)setsforthsuch additional
limitations,restrictions,covenants and conditions as are applicableto the additionalland.
When any such addition becomes effective,the additionalland shallbecome part ofthe
MSU Innovation Campus and subjectto the provisions of thisDeclaration and any
amendment or supplement thereto.
MSUIC has no obligationhereunder to add or annex any additionalland to
the MSU Innovation Campus or to develop or preserve any portion ofadditionalland in any
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particularway or according to any particulartime schedule.No land other than that
defined hereto shallbe deemed to be subjectto thisDeclaration,whether or not shown on
any MSUIC Plan or on any platprepared or filedby MSUIC or described or referred to in
any documents prepared,executed or recorded by MSUIC.
SECTION III-LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
3.1 No Liabilityfor Actions or Omissions.MSUIC,MSU,the Montana State
University Foundation,Inc.(d/b/a Montana StateUniversityAlumni Foundation),as well
as the officers,directors,agents,employees and other relatedpartiesofone or more of
these entities,shallnot be liableto any Ground Lessees,developers,or other party forany
mistake in judgment,or forany negligence or nonfeasance arisingin connection with the
review,approval,disapproval or failureto actupon any matter submitted foraction by the
MSUIC Board or FacilityAdvisory Council,or forany other matter arisingin connection
with theirdutieshereunder.
SECTION IV -PERMITTED USES
In order to ensure thatthe MSU Innovation Campus isdeveloped and occupied in a
manner consistentwith thisDeclaration,alltenants and subtenants are subjectto approval
by MSUIC as follows:
4.1 Operations and Functions.Operations located in the MSU Innovation
Campus must be substantiallycomprised of one or more ofthe following:
(a)Research or creativeactivity;
(b)Development or commercialization ofearlystage innovations;
(c)Activitiescompatible with or supportive of MSU-related research,
educational programs,or activities;and/or
(d)Educational or public service activitiesconsistentwith MSU's mission.
Businesses or organizations that provide servicesto tenants or subtenants ofthe
MSU Innovation Campus and/or MSU willalso be permitted,subjectto MSUIC approval,in
areas as approved by MSUIC.Mixed use facilitiessuch as restaurants,banks,and other
retailand serviceestablishments,may be constructed to fitwithin the scope oftheir
respective normal activitieswithin approved areas ina way thatwillhelp provide ancillary
support serviceswithin the MSU Innovation Campus.
4.2 Nuisance.Tenants,subtenants,and occupants of the MSU Innovation
Campus must be engaged inoperations that are nuisance freewith respect to smoke,noise,
noxious gases,vibration,odors,radiation,dust,and biologicalhazards or similar
conditions.Alltenants,subtenants,and occupants shalltake precautions againstall
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radiation,fireand explosion hazards,and other hazards.Allactivitiesconducted within the
MSU Innovation Campus shallbe in compliance with applicable federal,state,county and
citylaws,regulations,ordinances,zoning,and orders and inaccordance with applicable
environmental health and safetystandards.
No noxious,dangerous or offensiveactivityshallbe conducted upon,within,or in
connection with any land,lotor portion ofany lotsubject to thisDeclaration,nor shall
anything be done thereon which may be or may become any hazard or nuisance to abutting
properties or the area or neighborhood ingeneral.Itisthe intentthat research,office,
permitted lightindustrialactivity,and permitted ancillaryservicesshallbe initiated,
conducted,and maintained with proper appearance from streetsand adjoining properties
and to ensure that no effectupon properties within or immediately adjacent to the Project
Area shalloccur from the emission ofnoise,dust,odor,glare,vibration,smoke or any other
emission or waste which might constitutea nuisance or hazard.
4.3 Relationship to MSU.Inadditionto the above,MSUIC willalsofavorably
consider whether a prospective tenant or subtenant demonstrates a beneficialrelationship
with MSU.Such criteriamay include,but shallnot be limitedto:
(a)Possible employment ofstudents or faculty;
(b)The use of the research or scientificequipment,library or other facilities,the
use ofwhich may be availableto students or faculty;
(c)Complementary areas ofexpertise;or
(d)Actual or potentialfinancialbenefitsor other director indirectbenefitsto
MSU,itsfaculty,staff,or students.
SECTION V -RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER
The ProjectArea shallbe forthe soleuse of MSUIC-approved developers,occupants,
users,owner,lessees,tenants,or subtenants.MSUIC approvals are not transferableand
may not be thereaftersold,leased or otherwise transferred unless the transactionisfirst
approved by MSUIC.Any approval by MSUIC shallnot bind MSUIC to grant similar
approvals in any other instance.
SECTION VI -DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Design Review,Approval.The externalappearance,build-tolinesand
setbacks forthe buildings and improvements within the MSU Innovation Campus are the
primary concern of MSUIC.No building,structure,amenity,or other improvement,
including landscaping and signage,shallbe constructed or significantlyalteredwithin the
MSU Innovation Campus without the prior written approval ofthe MSUIC Board and all
such improvements shallbe designed inaccordance with the Design Guidelines (definedin
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Section 6.2)and thisDeclaration.Informal,pre-design conferences with the Facility
Advisory Council willbe required,but shallnot constituteapproval ofthe MSUIC Board.
The following material and information shallbe submitted to the FacilityAdvisory Council
forapproval priorto the execution ofconstruction contracts:
(a)Siteplans,including setback lines,roads,driveways,sidewalks,parking
areas,loading and maneuvering areas,externallighting,utilitiesand utility
easements,and material disposal locations,grading and plantingplans,
which plan shallshow existinggrades and vegetation;
(b)Floor plans,drawn to scale,and including elevation,forbuildings and
structures;
(c)Samples of actualmaterials proposed forallexternal surfaces;
(d)A professionallydesigned landscape,irrigation,and drainage plan ifnot
depicted on siteplan to include plants native to the area;
(e)An accurate architect'sor artist'sdepiction or scalemodel ofthe project;and
(f)Any other appropriate specificationsand any additionalmaterials reasonably
requested by MSUIC.
6.2 Design Standards.Any physicalfacilityor landscaping constructed within
the MSU Innovation Campus must be attractiveand conform to guidelines fordesign,
architecture,and landscaping ("Design Guidelines")as may be prescribed and amended
from time to time by MSUIC.Said Design Guidelines shallset forththe specificguides and
criteriaforallapproved buildings,structures,and landscaping within the MSU Innovation
Campus.Any building or structure constructed within the MSU Innovation Campus shallbe
designed by a licensed architector licensed engineer in accordance with Montana statelaw
and shallconform to allapplicablebuildingand lifesafetycodes.
SECTION VII -PARKING
7.1 Common Parkin Use Manasement.The ProjectArea's common parking
areas shallconsistof allareas within the ProjectArea which are from time to time paved,
graveled or constructed forthe purpose ofparking passenger vehiclesforuse by certain
Ground Lessees as designated in the applicableGround Lease ("Special Parking Areas")or
by allGround Lessees ("General Common Areas")(collectively"Shared Parking Areas").
Unless otherwise specifiedwithin a Ground Lease,MSUIC grants to each Ground Lessee
during the terms ofitsGround Lease a non-exclusive licenseto use ofShared Parking Areas
within General Common Areas forthe benefitofthe tenants,subtenants,occupants,users,
employees,and visitorsofthe respective Leased Premises.
MSUIC,itssuccessors,assigns,or thirdparty contractors,shallhave the rightto
construct,maintain and operate lightingand drainage facilitieson or in allsaid areas and
improvements;to supervise and enforce uniformly applied ruleswith respect to the same;
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from time to time to change the area,level,locationand arrangement of Shared Parking
Areas and other related facilitieshereinabove referredto;to restrictparking by tenants,
subtenants,theirofficers,agents and employees to employee parking areas;to close
temporarily allor any portion of said Shared Parking Areas or relatedfacilitiesforrepairor
maintenance or to such extent as may,in the opinion of counsel,be legallysufficientto
prevent a dedication thereof or the accrual of any rightsto any person or the public
therein;to discourage non-employee and non-customer parking;and to do and perform
such other actsin and to said Shared Parking Areas and relatedimprovements as MSUIC,
itssuccessors,assigns,or thirdparty contractors,shalldetermine to be advisable with a
view toward maintaining appropriate convenience uses and amenities,and forpermitted
uses by tenants,subtenants,occupants,and theirofficers,agents,employees and
customers.
7.2 Ground Lease Parking.Each and every Ground Lessee shall,atitsown
expense,be required to construct,provide and maintain within itsLeased Premises the
minimum amount of accessiblestallsrequired by law or regulation plus the number of
spaces required by MSUIC ("Ground Lease Parking").Allaccessibleand visitorspaces
shallbe located on the Leased Premises.
7.3 Rules and Regulations.Shared Parking Areas shallbe subjectto such
reasonable rulesand regulationsas may be imposed by MSUIC and as may be setforthina
separate document.This includes allmotor vehicle parking areas,driveways,entrances
and exitsthereto,signage,events parking and other facilitieswithin the Shared Parking
Area,includingifany,employee parking areas,truck ways,loading docks,and other related
areas and improvements .
SECTION VIII-MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF PROJECT AREA
8.1 Common Area I)efined."Common Area"shallmean allareas within the
ProjectArea that are not subjectto a Ground Lease (unlesssuch Ground Lease expressly
provides thatthe Leased Premises thereof are to be included within the Common Area)or
which have not been dedicated to the Cityof Bozeman or any other thirdparty entity.The
Shared Parking Areas are included within the Common Area.Certain Common Areas,
including SpecialParking Areas,may be designated by MSUIC as serving only a particular
segment ofthe MSU Innovation Campus and shallconstitute"Special Common Areas."
Each Leased Premises to be served by any SpecialCommon Area shallhave specifiedsuch
Special Common Area within the Ground Lease therefor.AllCommon Area not so
designated as SpecialCommon Area shallconstituteGeneral Common Area.
8.2 Maintenance Obligations.The CityforBozeman willonly maintain the
water and sanitarysewer mains within the publicright-of-way or easements aswell as
stormwater infrastructurein the publicstreetright-of-wayincludinginlets,storm sewer,
and manholes.Allutilityservicesofany type and utilitiesoutsideofthe rightofway or
easements are excluded from Citymaintenance.Stormwater specificexclusionsinclude
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stormwater ponds,subsurface stormwater storage/disposal,and stormwater treatment
components outsideofthe streetright-of-way.Allother infrastructurewillbe maintained
as discussed below.
At alltimes,each Ground Lessee shallbe responsible to maintain their
Leased Premises,includingthe Ground Lease Parking (the "Lessee Maintenance
Area")and MSUIC,itssuccessors,assigns,or thirdparty contractors,shallbe
responsible to maintain allCommon Areas,includingthe Shared Parking Areas (the
"Common Maintenance Area")in good and clean condition and repair.Additionally,
the Ground Lessees and MSUIC,itssuccessors,assign,and thirdparty contractors
(referredto individuallyas a "Responsible Party"and collectivelyas "Responsible
Parties"),with regard to a Lessee Maintenance Area or the Common Maintenance Area,
respectfully,shallbe atalltimes responsible to fulfillcertainobligations,including
without limitation,the following:
(a)Maintaining,repairingand resurfacing,when necessary,allpaved surfaces in
a level,smooth and evenly covered condition with the type of surfacing
material originallyinstalledor such substituteas shallin allrespects be equal
or superior in quality,use and durability;and restriping,when necessary,to
maintain clearlyvisibleparking stallsand trafficcontrollines;
(b)Removing allpapers,debris,dirtand refuse from the property forwhich they
are responsible and washing or thoroughly sweeping such property to the
extent reasonably necessary to keep such property in a clean and orderly
condition;
(c)Placing,painting,maintaining,repairing,replacing and repainting,as and
when necessary,alldirectionalsigns,markers,striping,bicycleand
pedestrian crossings;
(d)Maintaining,repairingand replacing,when necessary,serviceareas,traffic
directionalsigns,markers and lines,and allinformational signssuch as
"VisitorParking"or "Accessible Parking",to keep the same in good repairand
condition;
(e)Operating,maintaining,repairingand replacing,when necessary,such
artificiallightingfacilitiesas shallbe reasonably required,including,but not
limitedto,poles,pole bases,wiring,lamps,ballasts,lenses,photo cells,time
clocks,bollards,and contacts.Each Responsible Party shallmaintain and
provide electricityto alllightingfixturesat itssolecost and expense;
(f)Maintaining and watering alllandscaped areas;maintaining,repairingand
replacing,when necessary,automatic sprinklersystems and water lines;
replacing shrubs and other landscaping as necessary;
(g)Maintaining,repairingand replacing,when necessary,allfences,walls,trash
enclosures or barricades;
(h)Maintaining,repairingand replacing,when necessary,allstorm drains,
sewers,liftstationsand other utilitylinesnot dedicated to or maintained by
the public or conveyed to any public or privateutilitywhich are necessary
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forthe operation ofthe buildingsand improvements located inthe Project
Are a;
(i)Performing itselfor contractingwith a competent thirdparty or partiesto
perform any ofthe servicesdescribed herein;
(j)Maintaining commercially reasonable insurance;and
(k)Supervising trafficatentrances and exitsto the property and within the
property ifnecessary as conditions reasonably require in order to maintain
an orderly and proper trafficflow.
(1)Maintain allstormwater facilitiesper the guidance below:
*Catch basins are proposed at each change in horizontalor vertical
alignment in the storm drain system.Each ofthese catch basins contains a
minimal sump of 9 inches to collectsediments.Care should be taken to
properly clean the catch basins to ensure maximum capacityof the basins.
The catch basins should be inspected on a yearly basis during the summer
months and sediments removed to allow proper operation ofthe system.
Any sediment removed during thisprocedure shallbe deposed ofper the
Cityof Bozeman standards.
*Storm conveyance pipes should be inspected at the same time as the
catch basins.Careful attention should be given to the buildup of
sediment and debris within the invert (bottom)of the pipe.Ifmore
that one-inch of sediment isobserved,then the sediments should be
removed through cleaning.Any lineflushingto remove sediment or
debris should only be done during periods of dry weather.
*The detention ponds should be inspected to determine sediment
accumulation.Ifa large amount of sediment isdetected (6 inches),then
the sediment must removed from the bottom ofthe pond.The sediment
may contain a significantamount ofmetals as well as the possibilityof
pesticides.Allsediment removed from the facilityshallbe deposed ofper
the City of Bozeman standards.
*Control structures should be inspected at leastonce per year,
preferable inthe summer.Any debris collectedatthe rectangular weir
or in the structure should be removed.Structures should be inspected
forsediment collectionat the bottom and allsediment remove per the
Citystandards.
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(m)Temporary fireturn around (cul-de-sac)shallbe maintained per the
requirements of part (a)ofthissection.
8.3 Duty to Maintain.Each Responsible Party shallbe responsible for the
maintenance,insurance and lightingof itsLessee Maintenance Area or Common
Maintenance Area as applicable.Inthe event any Responsible Party defaultsin the
performance of such obligations,MSUIC may cause the performance ofthe obligationsof
the defaultingResponsible Party and billthe defaultingResponsible Party forthe expenses
incurred.
8.4 Indemnity Anainst Liens.Each Responsible Party shallindemnify,defend,
protect and hold allother Responsible Partiesor tenants or subtenants harmless for,from
and againstany and allclaims in connection with any and allliensarisingout ofany work
performed,materialsfurnished to,or obligationsincurred by such Responsible Party in
connection with the operation and maintenance ofthe ProjectArea forwhich they are
responsible.
SECTION IX -ACCESS RIGHTS
9.1 Access Right.At alltimes,MSUIC and itssuccessors,assigns,agents and
third party contractors,shallhave rightsforperformance of itsmaintenance and
management responsibilitiesand forentry,accessing,testing,inspection,planning,
platting,obtaining approvals,arranging entitlements,maintaining,investigating,and
constructing utilitysystems and infrastructurenecessary to support and serve later
development on each ofthe increments that willbe subjectto a seriesofanticipated
Ground Leases.
SECTION X -INFRASTRUCTURE
10.1 Infrastructure.The infrastructurefacilities("Infrastructure")shallinclude
but not be limitedto allroads,sewer,water,electrical,gas,or energy,telephone and data
communications and other utilitiesinfrastructureimprovements as well as stormwater
detention and other public improvements that shallbe dedicated to the CityofBozeman or
willbe constructed and maintained by MSUIC or itssuccessor,assigns,agent,or thirdparty
contractors.To the extent possible,such Infrastructureshallbe paid forby MSUIC from
grants or tax increment financingproceeds ("TIF Proceeds").Nothing herein shallbe
deemed to forfeit,cancel,or otherwise reduce or negate MSUIC's rightsand power of
assessment described in Section XI.
SECTION XI -ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT LIENS
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11.1 Ordinary Assessments.MSUIC shallhave the rightand power to assess each
Ground Lessee a Pro-Rata Share (defined herein)ofthe costsand expenses incurred by or
anticipatedby MSUIC in operating,managing and maintaining the Common Area and
Infrastructureand performing itsobligationsunder thisDeclaration or otherwise,
including reasonable reserves,management and administrative feeshortfallsin the
collectionofsuch assessments from the Ground Lessees foroperation and maintenance
("Ordinary Assessments")forthe purpose of defraying,inwhole or inpart,saidcosts and
expenses.The "Pro-Rata Share"isdefined as follows:
(a)With respect to the General Common Area,the Pro-Rata Share shallbe
calculatedby comparing the area ofland within each Leased Premises to the
totalland area of allthen existingLeased Premises.
(b)With respect to a SpecialCommon Area,the Pro-Rata Share shallbe
calculatedby comparing the area ofland within each Leased Premises to the
totalland area ofallLeased Premises served by such SpecialCommon Area
11.2 Capital Assessments.MSUIC shallhave the rightand power to assess in any
fiscalyear,specialassessments to construct,reconstruct,or replace capitalimprovements
in the Common Maintenance Area,includingbut not limitedto utilitiesand parking
facilities,("CapitalAssessment").Any such CapitalAssessment shallbe allocatedamong
Ground Lessees inPro-Rata Shares,and shallbecome due and payable on such date or
dates as designated in the written noticeto the Ground Lessees.
(a)Future Capital Assessments.AllGround Lessees offutureGround Leases
shallbe assessed Pro-Rata Shares ofallprevious and future Capital
Assessments.CapitalAssessments derived from new Ground Leases willbe
creditedor distributedproportionately among the Ground Lessees of
existingGround Leases who have paid prior CapitalAssessments and that
predate new Ground Leases assessed pursuant to thisSection 11.2(a).
11.3 Infrastructure Assessments.As to any Ground Lessee to be using Leased
Premises for a property tax exempt use ("Tax Exempt Ground Lessee"),MSUIC has the
rightand power to assess each Tax Exempt Ground Lessee a one-time Proportionate Share
(definedherein)of allthen accrued or reasonably estimated future costsof designing and
constructing Infrastructurewhich are inexcess ofTIF Proceeds,grants,and donations
received by MSUIC ("Tax Exempt Infrastructure Assessment").The "Proportionate
Share"shallbe calculatedby comparing the developable acreage within each Leased
Premises to the totaldevelopable acreage within the MSU Innovation Campus as reflected
in ExhibitA,as amended from time to time.Such one-time Proportionate Share isintended
to pay forthe Tax Exempt Ground Lessee's share of Infrastructurein lightof the reduced
TIF Proceeds availableto the development because ofa property tax exempt use.
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11.4 Covenant to Pay Assessments.MSUIC hereby covenants,and each Ground
Lessee by executing a Ground Lease (whether or not itshallbe so expressed insuch
Ground Lease)or by acquiring or entering intoa leaseforWithdrawn Land ("Assessed
Party"and the respectiveLeased Premises being referredto herein as "Assessed Project
Area")isdeemed to covenant and agrees to pay Ordinary Assessments,Capital
Assessments,InfrastructureAssessments,and Tax Exempt InfrastructureAssessment
(individually"Assessment"and collectively"Assessments"),as establishedherein and as
applicableto each Assessed Party.
11.5 EffectiveDate of Assessment.Any Assessment created pursuant hereto
shallbe effective,provided itiscreated as provided herein,ifwritten noticeofthe amount
thereof issent by MSUIC to the Ground Lessee subjectthereto at leastthirty(30)days prior
to the due date thereof,or the due date ofthe firstinstallmentthereof,ifto be paid in
installments.Notice shallbe deemed sufficientifissent via mail through the United States
PostalService to the Ground Lessee'smailing address on record with MSUIC.
11.6 Effectof Nonpayment of Assessment;Remedies.Ifany Assessment or any
installment of any Assessment isnot paid within thirty(30)days afterthe same has
become due,MSUIC,at itsoption,upon fifteen(15)days'prior written noticeto the
Assessed Party,may:
(a)declarethe entireunpaid balance ofthe Assessment immediately due and
payable,and
(b)charge intereston the entireunpaid balance or overdue installment (ifithas
not exercised itsoption described in 11.6(a)),atthe highest rate of interest
then permitted by law,or atsuch lower rate,ifany,as isprovided in the
Ground Lease as due.
11.7 Lien for Assessment.Assessments,together with interestand costs,shallbe
a charge and a continuing lienin favor ofthe assessing party or MSUIC,upon the Leased
Premises leasehold interestagainstwhich each such Assessment ismade.At any time after
an installment of an Assessment leviedpursuant hereto remains unpaid forten (10)or
more days afterthe same has become due and payable,a certificateoflienforallor any
part ofthe unpaid balance ofthatAssessment,and interestand costs,may be filedagainst
such leasehold interestwith the Recorder of GallatinCounty,Montana,pursuant to
authorization given by MSUIC.The certificateshallcontain a descriptionofthe Assessed
ProjectArea,the name or names ofthe lessees or guarantors thereof and shallclearly
identifythe leasehold interestupon which the lienisbeing placed.The lienprovided for
herein shallremain validuntilreleased or satisfiedin the manner provided by Montana
law.
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11.8 Liabilityfor Delinquent Assessments.The obligationfordelinquent
Assessments,interest,and costsshallnot be the personal obligationofsuccessors intitle
unless expressly assumed by the successors,provided,however,that the rightofMSUIC to
alien againstthat Ground Lease,or to forecloseany lienthereon forthese delinquent
Assessments,interestand costs,shallnot be impaired or abridged by reason ofthe
transfer,but shallcontinue unaffected thereby.MSUIC may filealien or liensto secure
payment ofdelinquent Assessments,interest,and costs,bring an actionagainstany
Assessed Party personally obligatedto pay the same,and an action to foreclosea lien,or
any one or more of these.In any foreclosureaction,the Assessed Party shallbe required to
pay a reasonable rentalduring the pendency ofsuch action.Interestand costs ofsuch
action (includingattorneys'fees)shallbe added to the amount ofany such Assessment,to
the extent permitted by Montana law.
11.9 Non-Use.No Ground Lessee may waive or otherwise escape liabilityforthe
Assessments provided forinthisDeclaration by non-use ofthe Common Area,General
Common Area,SpecialCommon Area,or any part thereof,or by abandonment ofhis,her,or
itsGround Lease leasehold.
11.10 CertificateRegarding Assessments.MSUIC shall,upon demand,fora
reasonable charge,furnisha certificatesettingforthwhether the Assessments on a
specifiedLeased Premises have been paid.This certificateshallbe conclusive evidence of
payment of any Assessment therein statedto have been paid.
SECTION XII -ONGOING INTEGRATION WITH MSU
The purpose ofthe MSU Innovation Campus isto benefitand advance the purposes
of MSU.Therefore,inadditionto compliance with the permitted uses,operations and
functions setforthinthisDeclaration,tenants and subtenants of the MSU Innovation
Campus shall,upon request by MSU,meet with designated officialsor representatives of
MSU,at reasonable intervals,times and places,to discuss and promote activecollaboration
and cooperation between the tenant and subtenant and itsactivitiesand MSU,its
departments,faculty,designated students,and functions which are,or may be,relevant to
the tenant'sand subtenant's operations;and,the tenant and subtenant shallexercisegood
faithefforts,upon such terms,at times,and in such manner,as may be reasonable under
the circumstances,to encourage and permit access to itstechnicalfacilitiesand personnel,
and to promote cooperative activitiesbetween the tenant or subtenant and MSU.MSU may
provide to employees oftenants and subtenants access to MSU facilities,instrumentation,
equipment,or programs under such conditions as MSU may impose.
SECTION XIII -CONVENANTS RUN WITH THE LAND;DURATION
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The covenants and restrictionsofthisDeclaration shallrun with the land and bind
any owner,developer,tenants,subtenants,and/or occupants ofany land subjectto this
Declaration,theirrespective successors and assigns,in perpetuity.
SECTION XIV -AMENDMENT;ASSIGNMENT
This Declaration may be amended from time to time by MSUIC and such amendment
shallbe effectiveupon written notice thereof to allexistingGround Lessees and
recordation of such amendment.A Ground Lessee shallnot assign any of itsrightsand/or
responsibilitiesunder thisDeclaration without the prior written consent of MSUIC.
SECTION XV -GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS AND PERMITS
MSUIC's approval of plans and specificationsas described herein in no way relieves
any party from obtaining any required approvals and permits from any governmental or
regulatory authority.
SECTION XVI -ENFORCEMENT
This Declaration and any amendments shallbe binding upon and inure to the
benefitof MSUIC,lessees,tenants,subtenants,and developers of buildings within the MSU
Innovation Campus and theirrespective successors and assigns,and MSU to the extent
allowed by law.Any violationof thisDeclaration shallgive the injured party the rightto
recover damages and/or injunctivereliefagainstviolatingparties.In any such proceeding,
the party against whom judgment isentered shallpay the costs and reasonable attorneys'
feesof the injuredparty as may be fixedby the court.
SECTION XVII -WAIVER
The failureofany of MSUIC or any other person or authorized body,to enforce any
requirement,restrictionor standard herein contained,shallinno event be deemed to be a
waiver ofthe rightto do so thereafteror inother cases,nor to the rightto enforce any
other term,condition or restriction.
SECTION XVIII -SEVER ABILITY
Ifany provision ofthisDeclaration isinvalidatedby statute,judgment,or court
order,the remaining provisions shallremain in fullforceand effect.
SECTION XIX -AUTHORITY
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MSUIC hereby represents and warrants thatthe person or persons executing this
Declaration on itsbehalfhas or have fullauthority and rightto execute thisDeclaration on
behalf ofMSUIC.
SECTION XX -RECORDING
This Declaration shallbe recorded in the officialrecords ofthe Officeof the County
Recorder of GallatinCounty,Montana.
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DATED as of the day and year first
above written.
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
INNOVATION AMPUS
By
es Craig,Executive Dir or
Montana StateUnive i
Innovation Campus
STATE OF MONTANA
COUNTY OF GALLATIN
On thisd day of u n<.,2017,Les Craig personally appeared before me and
signed the foregoing instrument as Executive Directorof Montana StateUniversity
Innovation Campus.
NO UARY PUBLIC
Residing at GallatinCounty,Montana
LAURA R SWEENEY
NotaryPUblicMyCommissionExpires:0 forthestateofMontana
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My CommissionExpires:..me Aprill0,2021
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