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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM VIII-B-5 *' AC~TY OF " -,",-UBURN WASHINGTON AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Date: Resolution No. 4114 11/15/06 Department: I Attachments: Budget Impact: Legal Resolution No. 4114 Administrative Recommendation: City Council adopt Resolution No. 4114. Background Summary: Resolution No. 4114 approves a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Auburn and Darlene R. Nelson, owner of the Mecca Tavern. The subject property is one of the properties that the City initially pursued through condemnation. However, the owner of the Mecca Tavern has agreed to sell the property to the City in lieu of condemnation. A3.13.4 Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions: o Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: o Building o M&O o Airport o Finance o Cemetery o Mayor o Hearing Examiner o Municipal Servo o Finance o Parks o Human Services o Planning & CD o Fire o Planning o Park Board OPublic Works o Legal o Police o Planning Comm. o Other o Public Works o Human Resources o Information Services Action: Committee Approval: DYes ONo Council Approval: DYes ONo Call for Public Hearing ~~- Referred to Until -'-'- Tabled Until -'-'- Councilmember: Backus I Staff: Heid Meeting Date: November 20, 2006 litem Number: VIII.B.5 AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED RESOLUTION NO.4 1 1 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND DARLENE R. NELSON WHEREAS, City of Auburn Ordinance No. 6011 authorized the acquisition by eminent domain of several properties necessary for a City Hall Annex, a Downtown Parking Facility, and expansion of the Downtown Center Plaza; and WHEREAS, the Mecca Tavern is located on one of those properties; and WHEREAS, Darlene R. Nelson, the owner of the Mecca Tavern, has agreed to sell that property to the City in lieu of condemnation; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn and Ms. Nelson have executed a purchase and sale agreement for the Mecca Tavern property; and WHEREAS, the agreement will become effective upon City Council approval of the sale price and the terms of the sale; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the purchase and sale agreement and finds that it is in the public interest for the parties to go forward with the sale of the Mecca Tavern property at the sale price and under the terms set forth in the purchase and sale agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. The Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Auburn and Darlene R. Nelson in substantial conformity to the agreement attached Resolution No. 4114 November 15, 2006 Page 1 of 2 hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, is approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon. Dated and Signed this day of ,2006. CITY OF AUBURN PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR ATTEST: Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk Resolution No. 4114 November 15, 2006 Page 2 of 2 REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT CITY OF AUBURN This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the purchaser, CITY OF AUBURN (the "City"), and DARLENE RAE NELSON as Trustee of the Nelson Trust and as Trustee of the G. D. Nelson Decedent Trust B (the "Seller"). WITNESSETH: Whereas, the City and the Seller are desirous of entering into an agreement whereby the City will purchase property owned by the Seller. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following terms, conditions and covenants and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, IT IS AGREED by the parties as follows: 1. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Seller shall sell, convey and transfer to the City, and the City shall purchase, acquire and take from the Seller, the real property generally located at Three East Main Street in the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, legally described as: LOT 4, BLOCK "0", FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF SLAUGHTER, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 84, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO YALE INVESTMENT COMPANY, A CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 2601863, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 16.75 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A CONCRETE WALL; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID CONCRETE WALL, TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, WHICH IS 16.53 FEET WEST OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST ALONG SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 16.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No. 7816200030. and all herediments, appurtenances, improvements, and buildings belonging or in any way appertaining to the "Property." 1 2. EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT. The City agrees to pay herewith One Hundred US Dollars ($100.00) as earnest money, in the form of a City of Auburn promissory note to be deposited with the closing agent as part payment on the purchase price, payable to the Seller upon closing. 3. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for the Property is Four Hundred Ninety Thousand US Dollars ($490,000.00). The parties acknowledge that the purchase price represents the fair market value of the Property. The agreed upon amount is payable by City warrant at closing. 4. CONDITION OF PROPERTY. Unless otherwise described in this paragraph the City offers to purchase the Property in an "as is" condition, with all physical defects, except those identified in paragraph 11, herein, including those that cannot be observed by casual inspection. Physical defects known to the Seller at the time of closing which are not observable by casual inspection shall be disclosed to the City. OTHER CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE: 5. REPRESENTATIONS OF SELLER. The Seller hereby represents to the City the following: (A) To the best of the Seller's knowledge there are no pending special assessments or condemnation actions with respect to the Property or any part thereof, and the Seller has no knowledge of any special assessment or condemnation actions being contemplated, other than that of the Buyer, and; . ./1. (B) 1=i:lere is no pf*lding litigation oF-sl:Ht tAFeateRe~wA-ieA-eeuld-result- I{/ in a lis pendens being la'Nfully filed against the Property, :;md; ~"'~~ ~Ld.:.. ..t'-"-H" / 1 (C) The Seller will cooperate with the City and execute all documents necessary to remove or release liens, assessments, encumbrances, mortgages or deeds of trust in order to deliver to the City marketable title to the Property; (D) The Seller has good and marketable title and fee simple to the Property, which is not subject to any liens, encumbrances, restrictions, or easements of any kind except those which have been disclosed on the Commitment for Title Insurance received by the City; and (E) Neither the execution of this agreement, nor the performance of any of the terms or provisions hereof, violates, or shall violate, or conflicts with in any material aspect or constitutes a default under, any existing contract document understanding, agreement or instrument to which the Seller is a party, or by which the Seller may be bound. (F) Pursuant to paragraph 18 of the Seller's lease to the tenant of the Property, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference, the Seller shall terminate said lease by written notice to the tenant at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the closing date set forth in paragraph 6 of this Purchase and Sale Agreement, with said tenant vacating the Property, including the removal of any tenant improvements or fixtures agreed upon by the Seller and tenant, no later than the cancellation date of the lease. The Seller shall carbon copy Buyer on all correspondence to said tenant, including the notice of termination, and forward copies of any correspondence from said tenant to the Buyer. Q) 0 ~/ 6. CLOSING. The closing date shall be December X 2006, unless the Parties agree to another time. The place of closing shall be at Chicago Title Insurance Co., 25668 2 104th Avenue SE, Kent, Washington. The Seller shall be responsible and entitled to have all closing documents reviewed by its own counselor agent prior to closing. The risk of loss to the improvements, if any, on the Property prior to closing shall be Seller's and in the event of damage or destruction, the City shall be entitled to terminate this agreement. The City may postpone closing or terminate this agreement if it reasonably appears to the City that the Seller has misrepresented the condition of title, marketability of the Property or any other matter contained in Paragraph 4, above. 7. SELLER'S CLOSING DOCUMENTS. At the closing, the Seller shall produce and execute: (A) a Warranty Deed (The "Deed"), duly executed and acknowledged in a recordable form, conveying to the City marketable title to the Property free and clear of all liens, assessments, deeds of trust, mortgages, or encumbrances except those expressly agreed to by the City; (B) a detailed statement, prepared by the escrow officer and/or the closing attorney, setting forth the appropriate adjustments and prorations to be made at the closing; (C) a completed Seller's Disclosure Statement; and (D) all other documentation reasonably required by the City. 8. EXPENSES. A. Expenses of Seller. The Seller shall pay: (i) real estate taxes prorated to the date of closing; (ii) all assessments, liens, mortgages, deeds of trust or other encumbrances (Le. real estate excise tax); (iii) the Seller's attorney fees; and (iv) all other expenses incurred by Seller which relate to the Property; B. Expenses of City. The City shall pay: (i) all recording fees; (ii) its attorney fees; (iii) real estate taxes due after the closing date, if any. (iv) title insurance premiums. (v) escrow charges, if any. (vi) excise/transfer taxes to the state and county, if any. 9. POSSESSION. The Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to the City on the date of closing. 10. TIME. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. 11. TITLE EXAMINATION. This Agreement is subject to and conditioned on the Seller providing to the City clear title to the real property, to the City's satisfaction, as shown on a Policy of Title Insurance covering the purchase of the Property in the amount of the cash purchase price, provided and paid for by the City. In the event that Seller is unable to cure any title encumbrances which are unacceptable to the City, the City may at its option: (1) terminate this agreement by written notice, whereupon no party shall have any further liability under this agreement; or (2) postpone the date of closing for up to sixty (60) days, during which time Seller shall use all reasonable efforts and expend reasonable 3 " sums as may be necessary to cure the objections of the City. If the objections to title are not cured on or before the closing date, as postponed, the City may terminate this agreement or waive the objections to title. 12. COMMISSION. The Seller warrants and represents to the City that if any real estate brokerage commission or fees are payable, the Seller hereby indemnifies the City from and against any and all claims for any real estate brokerage commission fees which may arise as a result of any acts of the Seller. The Seller will pay any real estate fees at closing, unless agreed otherwise. 13. HAZARDOUS WASTE. To the best of the Seller's knowledge the Property is not in violation of any federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation relating to the environmental conditions on, under, or about the Property, including but not limited to, soil and ground water conditions, and that during the time in which the Seller owned the Property, neither the Seller nor, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, any third party has used, generated, stored, or disposed of, on, under, or about the Property or transported to or from the Property any hazardous waste, toxic substances, or related materials (the "Hazardous Materials"). For the purposes of this paragraph, Hazardous Materials shall include, but is not limited to, substances defined as "Hazardous Substances," "Hazardous Materials," "Hazardous Waste," "Toxic Substances," in the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and RCW Title 7 and the regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws. The Seller will indemnify and hold harmless the City from all required remediation, damage, claim or loss (including attorney fees incurred in defending any claim) arising from the placement, storage, disposal or release on the Property of any Hazardous Materials during such time as the Seller was in possession or had any interest in the Property. This indemnification and hold harmless shall survive and not be merged into the deed delivered by the Seller to the City for the Property. If prior to the closing date the City discovers that the Property contains any Hazardous Waste, of which it has not been previously advised, the City may terminate this Agreement. 14. CONDEMNATION. The City and the Seller acknowledge that the Property being sold/purchased hereunder is being purchased under the threat of condemnation pursuant to RCW Title 8. 15. NOTICES. Any notices required or permitted to be given shall be in writing and delivered either in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows or such other address as may be designated by either party: City: City of Auburn Legal Department 25 W. Main St. Auburn WA 98001 Copy to: Office of the City Clerk 25 W. Main St. Auburn WA 98001 4 Seller: y,,<- r / c? n t::!. III t? IJ.~ / 7:u ..r/-c -c: I /0 IUlANNE DNeII 7" RI'ORNEY R lAW U838 MCRC" so. MIDI fEDEIW." .... Any notice given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed effective the day it is ,.c, personally delivered or three (3) business days after the date it is deposited in the United States mails. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MODIFICA TION. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete Agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements between the Parties with respect to the Property. It is expressly agreed that there are no verbal understandings or agreements, which in any way change the terms, covenants, and conditions herein set forth. No modifications of this Agreement and waiver of any of its terms and conditions shall be effective unless in writing and duly executed by the Parties hereto. 17. BINDING EFFECT. All covenants, agreements, warranties and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns. 18. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. The Seller acknowledges that this Agreement does not bind the City of Auburn until (1) the Mayor executes the Agreement and (2) the City Council approves the Agreement. 19. SELLER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. The Seller shall, within five (5) days of accepting this Agreement, deliver to the City a completed, signed and dated Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement substantially in the form set forth in RCW 64.06.020. The City shall within three business days, or as otherwise agreed to, after receipt of the Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement have the right to (1) approve and accept the Real Property Disclosure Statement; or (2) rescind this Agreement pursuant to the City's sole discretion. If the City elects to rescind the Agreement, the City will deliver written notice of rescission to the Seller within the above three (3) business day period, or as otherwise agreed. Upon delivery of a rescission statement, the City shall be entitled to immediate return of all deposits and other consideration paid to Seller. If City does not deliver a written rescission notice, the Real Property Transfer Disclosure Statement will be deemed approved. 20. SECTION 1031 LIKE-KIND EXCHANGE. If the Seller intends for this transaction to be a part of a Section 1031 like-kind exchange, the Buyer agrees to cooperate in the completion of the like-kind exchange so long as the Buyer incurs no additional liability in doing so. Any expenses related to the exchange shall be paid by the Seller, or if paid by the Buyer shall be reimbursed to the Buyer at or prior to closing. 21. DEFAULT AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. In the event that either party fails, without legal excuse, to perform any obligation under this Agreement, then the other party 5 may, at its option, bring suit against the party failing to perform for the other party's actual damages, or pursue any other rights or remedies available at law or in equity. If either party institutes suit concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to its court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. In the event of trial, the court shall fix the amount of the attorney's fees. Venue of any suit shall be in the county in which the property is located, and this Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the state where the property is located. 22. LEGAL RIGHTS. EACH OF THE PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT THIS AGREEMENT TO THEIR ATTORNEYS AND TAX SPECIALISTS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ARE MADE BY ONE PARTY TO THE OTHER PARTY AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL EFFECT OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTION DESCRIBED HEREIN, OR ANY ATTACHMENTS TO THIS AGREEMENT. 23. TIME LIMIT FOR ACCEPTANCE. The City offers to buy the property on the above terms and conditions. The Seller has until midnight of October 24, 2006 to accept this offer (if not filled in, the day following the City's signature date below). Acceptance is not effective until a signed copy hereof along with any earnest money is actually received by the office of Closing Agent. If this offer is not so accepted, it shall lapse. 24. SIGNATURES: CITY: PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR CITY OF AUBURN 25 W. MAIN ST. A A 98001 e) (signature) (date) 6 SELLER SELLER G.D. Nelson Decedent Trust B (print name) Nelson Trust (print name) 28620 - 6th Place South, Des Moines, WA 98198 (address) (address) 253-529-3534 (phone #) 253-529-3534 (phone #) N/A N/A (fax #) je{h-A4/e171~ ~ -r;;//A~--, (signature) (fax #2 ) (j i 4-4"i.-12.. ,7Ij-4.#-X/ 1: 1td7Z/ / (signature) November 1, 2006 (date) November 1, 2006 (date) 7 COMMERCIAL LEASE WITH PERSONAL GUARANTEE dq., This Lease is made this j(;Pt..-/ day of September, 2005 by and between DARLENE RAE NELSON, in her capacity as sole Surviving Trustee. for the Nelson Trust, and as Trustee of the G.D. Nelson Decedent Trust B, with each Trust controlling one-half undivided interest of the below described real estate, (hereinafter -Landlord-) and JCK INVESTMENT, INC., a Washington Corporation, (hereinafter "Tenanr). In consideration for the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Premises Leased. The Landlord leases to the Tenant, and the Tenant rents from the Landlord the following described premises: the real estate housing the "MECCA BAR & GRILL" at 1 East Main Street, in Auburn WA, and legally described as Lot 4 In Block "0" of First AddItion to the Town of Slaughter, as per plat recorded In VokJme 2 of PIat& on page 84, records of King County; except that portion conveyed to Yale Investment Company, a corporation. by deed recorded under Auditor's Fde No. 2601863. records of sajd County, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast comer of said Lot; running thence Northerly along the East line of said lot to the Northeast comer of said Lot, thence West along the North One of said lot. 16.75 feet to a point in the center line of a concrete wall; thence South along the center line of said concrete waU, to a point In the South line of said lot. which Is 16.53 feet West of the point of the beginning, thence East along South line of said Lot. 16.53 feet to !he point of beginning; situate in the City of Auburn, County of King, State of Washington. 2. Tenn. The term of the Lease shall be for seven years commencing on November 1, 2005 and ending October 31,2012. This lease is conditioned on the closing of the Purchase and Sale Agreement entered on or about of August 10, 2005, between JCK INVESTMENT, INC. owned entirely by CHONG KUK CHOI, as Purchaser, and OAK, INC. and/or NADIM AlAWAR. as Seller. Estimated Closing date is October 15, 2005. If the actual ciosing date differs from October 15, 2005 Landlord wiD accept the Tenant as of date of dosing, provided that the proportion of the monthly rent for any additional period is paid. Any acceleration or delay of possession date, shall not affect the tennination date of October 31,2012. Commercial Lease Page 1 Initials ((j) ....: j.J"h, ~ / '-~ 3. Option to Renew. In addition to the initiaI7.yearterm, Tenant may, at Tenanfs option, renew the Lease for an additional 3-year term, at such terms, as Landlord and Tenant then mutually agree to, provided that Tenant gives Landlord written notice of is intention to renew on or before May 31,2012, and is not in default of any provision of this lease. Amount of base rent shall be agreed upon at time of renewal. 4. Base Rent The monthly base rent payable by Tenant to Landlord is: Two-thousand-three-hundred dollars ($2,300.00) for the period starting at the beginning of the lease through February 28, 2006, Two-thousand-four.hundred dollars ($2,400.00) for the period beginning March 1,2006 through September 31,2009, and Two-thousand- five-hundred dollars ($2.500.00) for the period beginning October 1, 2009 through' October 31,2012. 5. Taxes. In addition to the monthly base rent provided for in paragraph 4. above, Tenant agrees to pay monthly one-twelfth of property tax increases over $3,383.74 (representing the base year 2005). Landlord shall submit to the Tenant a copy of the real property tax statement and a computation of the amounts payable. In the event Landlord fails to timely submit the statement to the Tenant timely, Tenant shall nevertheless be liable to pay for any such property tax increases. 6. Late Fees. Any rent payment not received by Landlord by the 101h of the month for which it is due, shall be subject to a late charge of three percent (3%). 7. Lease Payments and Notices. Tenant shall pay all lease payments, and serve all notices upon Landlord at 26620 - elh PI. So., Des Moines, WA 98198, or at such other address as the Landlord may subsequently supply. Tenant shall notify landlord of any change in address of Oak Inc. and of the personal guaranteur. Landlord shall issue notices to Tenant at the premises leased, or if no longer occupied by tenant, then c/o Nadim Alawar, 1003 S. Peart St, Apt 7B, Tacoma, WA 98465, or at such alternative address as Tenant may supply or become known to Landlord. 8. Utilities, Special Assessments, and Fees. Tenant agrees to pay for all light, heat, water, sewer, garbage, drainage, and all other utilities and services to the premises during the full tenn of this lease. Tenant shall also pay all license fees and other governmental charges levied on the operation of Tenant's business. Tenant further agrees to pay any special assessments and L.I.D.'s imposed on the property for any purpose during the term of the lease. 9. Permitted Use. Tenant shall use and occupy the premises only for restaurant, bar, tavern, or similar uses, subject at aU times to the approval of the Landlord. 10. Parking. Parking may be subject to IocaJ zoning ordinances, and it is Tenanrs duty to ascertain the requirements. Commercial Lease Page 2 Initials ~ /L. )Yli.../' II 5/'fNs-Itt..L. .5;f7'/S' L';t: :'7'-"'Ibcl'S f?1/J.c€O/)yrt3N~.vr IN Wl/vduJ;/S 4-No o..'~ 0.0. T/f~ premises. or upon any exterior part of the property. shall be in good taste and in conformance with local ordinance requirements. Unless waived by the Landlord. Tenant shall. on termination of this lease. remove all signs placed upon the property. and repair any damage caused by such removaf. 12. Repairs and Maintenance. Tenant has inspected the premises and accepts them in their present condition. Tenant shall, at its own expense and at aU times, keep the premises neat, clean and In a sanitary and safe condition. The premises shall be kept and used in accordance with applicable laws. ordinances. rules. regulations and requirements of governmental authorities. Tenant shall permit no waste. damage or injury to the premises. Tenant shaJI keep all drain pipes free and open, protect water, heating. gas and other pipes to prevent freezing or clogging. repair all leaks in pipes and damage caused by leaks. replace all broken or cracked glass in windows and doors. and remove ice and snow from sidewalks adjoining the premises. Except for the roof, exterior wall and foundation and damages caused by defects in or damages to same, which are the responsibility of the Landlord, Tenant shaD make aU such repairs as necessary to maintain the premises in as good condition as they now are, reasonable use and wear excepted. 13. Alterations. Tenant may, at Tenant's sole expense, make alterations. additions and improvements in the premises. after obtaining written consent of the Landlord. In the performance of such worK, Tenant shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any proper public authority. and hold Landlord hannless from any damage, loss, or expense. Upon termination of this lease and upon Landlord's request. or at Landlord's approval, Tenant shafl remove such improvements and restore the premises to Its original condition not later than the tennination date, at Tenants sole cost and expense. Tenant shall be liable for the cost of their removal and the cost of restoring the premises to their original condition, in the event Tenant has failed to remove any improvements, which Landlord has designated for removal. 14. Uens and Insolvency. Tenant shall keep the premises free from any liens arising out of any wen performed for materials or labor furnished. or from utilities furnished to the premises. or any other obligations incurred by Tenant Tenant hotds Landlord hannless against any liens. In the event Tenant becomes insolvent, bankrupt, or if a receiver. assignee or other liquidating officer is appointed for the business of Tenant. Landlord may. at her option. cancel this lease and its options. 15. Subletting or Assignment. Tenant shall not sublet the whole or any part of the premises. nor assign this Lease without the written consent of Landlord, which will not be unreasonabfy withhetd. This Lease shaU not be assignable by operation of law. A sale of fffty-percent. or more, of shares in JCK INVESTMENT. INC. shall be deemed to be an assignment of this lease, which trigger the consent requirements. Commercial Lease Page 3 Initials GsJ th-c .f '" STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. / COUNTY OF KING ) On this~ day Ofs..e.p~te.t ,2005 before me, the undersigned, a Notary Pub~~ jn and ff!,r ~e ~.;:.of fWashington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared_2JUlS~~ and - ,tomeknownto be the _ prcs(dcnt and Secretary, respectfully, of JCK INVESTMENT, INC., the corporation that executed the foregoing Commercial Lease, and acknowledged said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of the corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he is authorized to execute the said instruI1l.ent on behalf of the Corporation. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year ftrst above written. ....',"''''''\\.''1 ....-..... p.,M C/-f"q 'I Ill, .~o~ .............. ~~ " : 0 ..... S\ON E'-f;....'! 'I, : ""'$'r::) ~" ~ ; ,l"" ...I.OiAAY ~\ ~ : .~ ~ w.; ,:0 ._ :.- -' :0 - ." \ ""ua\Jv ! ~ : . nO .0- r,p\ ~...^-: I, /'0 ...... T 1-9.lJ...... (:) : ,,-1"t: ............. ~,-<!f._- 111,\\ OF Wp...S ,,~-- !i. \""",'''' '\ ...',.... STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING ) ) ) ss. On this day personally appeared CHONG KUK CHOI, to me known to be the individual in and who executed the within and foregoing Personal Guarantee and acknowledged to me that he signed the same as his free and voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. "'......,""", / / ~ ~ ,. G~~~~d and officiai seal this~ day of lJe1,2oo5. . .: 0 ..;;..\ON t-r,o'" ',.-_ ~o ...~~ ~" " ", j {f/J/$ O,,,RY ~\ ~ \.. ~ ~ ~ , ,;:>" - ",- ~ ~ \8 ~\..\V l ~ J Print Name: Dn. ~ n \, ;;....... 71.9r~~..:;,~/ Not~ Public in and or eState ofW hington "I All' ..........~.._(;.~. .- ResIding at '11\ E o~ './'1"";;;_- .' . '\\\\"",."~' My appomtment expIres Commercial Lease Page 8 {;}:;~:,- /