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EDA Segwick Services CEBA Loan i5~~~E ~~~ MEMORANDUM October 11, 2006 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Economic Development Loan Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Economic Development Director David Heiar is recommending approval of an Economic Development Loan of $1 00,000 to Sedgwick Claims Management Services to provide the local match for a State of Iowa Community Economic Betterment Loan Agreement (CEBA) loan. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. N ~fiJi Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/ksf Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager David Heiar, Economic Development Director CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM October 6, 2006 FROM: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager David J. Heiar, Economic Development Director ~01-( . Economic Development Loan Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. TO: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION This memorandum presents for City Council consideration a Resolution approving a Economic Development Loan of $100,000 for Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to offset the costs associated with the creation of a business located within the Dubuque Technology Park BACKGROUND I DISCUSSION In February 2006, Sedgwick announced plans to locate in Dubuque. The company has leased temporary space in the downtown NICC building, pending the construction of a new facility in the Dubuque Technology Park. As part of this project, the company has committed hiring 73 new full-time employees within the next three (3) years. The average starting wage is $15.72 per hour plus benefits. A Community Economic Betterment Account Loan Agreement (CEBA) for $150,000 was approved by the Council on August 7, 2006 and the agreement has a local match component where the City has agreed to provide a $100,000 zero percent interest loan for the project. The loan will be financed by available UDAG funds and repaid at the rate of $20,000 per year for 5 years. The City currently has sufficient UDAG funds budgeted and available for job creation economic development projects to make this loan to Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. RECOMMENDATION Staff has reviewed the loan agreement and found it to be in keeping with the requirements of the Economic Development Loan Program. The project is substantially complete and clearly meets the intent of the loan program. I recommend that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.'s request for the $100,000 loan. The Resolution directs the City Manager to execute a UDAG Loan Agreement of $100,000 to support Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.'s expansion project in Dubuque. ACTION STEP The action step for the City Council is to adopt the attached Resolution. attachments F:\USERS\Adejong\ED Loan Program\061006 Cover memo.doc RESOLUTION NO. 502-06 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) TO SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has created an economic development loan program to assist local job creation efforts and provide matching funds for State financial assistance programs; and Whereas, the City desires to assist Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. in its efforts to create operations in Dubuque and create new, permanent employment opportunities for local citizens; and Whereas, an Economic Development Loan for One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) has been requested by Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. to match its application for CEBA funds from the Iowa Department of Economic Development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Mayor and City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, approve the $100,000 Economic Development Loan to Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Section 2. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute an Economic Development Loan Agreement with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of October, 2006. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider City Clerk F:\USERSlAdejong\ED Loan Program\061 006 memo.doc CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC LOAN AGREEMENT NUMBER: UDAG #1-06 This LOAN AGREEMENT (Agreement), dated for reference purposes the _ day of , 2006, is entered into by and between the CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Iowa (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC, a Corporation which is creating a branch office in the City (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, City has funded an economic development loan program to support the growth and expansion of new and existing businesses; and WHEREAS, Company has requested a loan to offset the costs associated with the creation of a business located within the Dubuque Technology Park, Dubuque, Iowa; and WHEREAS, City has considered said proposal and has determined that it will contribute to the local economy through the creation of jobs for area residents. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and respective covenants, agreements and representations hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. SOURCE OF LOAN FUNDS. City has sufficient Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds to carry out its obligations under this Agreement. 2. LOAN TERMS. City agrees to provide a loan to Company in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). The term of the loan shall be five (5) years. Yearly payments of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) shall begin one (1) year after disbursement of funds, and the entire amount of principal shall be due and payable on or before November 1,2011. On or before the date of the first disbursement of loan funds to Company, Company shall execute its Promissory Note in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A payable to the order of City in the principal amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($1 00,000.00). Loan Agreement Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Page 2 3. DISBURSEMENT AND USE OF LOAN FUNDS. Loan funds shall be disbursed for the benefit of Company by City for Qualifying Project Expenses up to one hundred dollars ($100,000.00). Company shall furnish to City written request for disbursement of loan funds. It is expressly understood that all funds advanced under this Agreement shall be specifically earmarked and used by Company only for the purpose of paying the Qualifying Project Expenses listed in the applicable written request and as defined in Section 27(b) of this Agreement. Company shall complete the Project as defined in Section 27(a) of this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement within twelve (12) months of the date of this Agreement. City shall not be obligated to pay any funds not drawn by Company as of said date and any undrawn funds shall be credited against the balance due on the Promissory Note. 4. SECURITY. This loan shall be secured by a Promissory Note for the principal of the loan (Exhibit A) and a security agreement and financing statement in the form attached hereto, which will be subordinate only to the lead creditor, Bank of America. 5. STATUS OF COMPANY. Company represents that it is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois and qualified to do business in Iowa; that it is authorized to borrow under this Agreement, to execute and deliver the Note and otherwise perform the obligations of this Agreement; that is has corporate authority and power to own its property and conduct its business as it is currently carried on; that the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and the issuance of any note under it will not conflict with any provision of law, the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of Company, or any agreement binding on it; and that, except as disclosed in writing to City, it is not a party to any pending or threatened litigation or to any proceeding or action for the assessment or collection of additional taxes that would materially affect the standing of the Company, and that it knows of no known contingent liabilities not provided for or disclosed in the financial statement provided City. 6. TITLE OF COMPANY. Except as otherwise disclosed in writing to City, Company represents that it has good and marketable title, free of mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge to all those assets reflected on the financial statement and to assets since acquired. Taxes not due or payable or otherwise delinquent are excepted, as are assets disposed of in the ordinary course of business or disclosed in writing to City. 7. CONDITIONS OF BORROWING. On the date on which any sum is to be borrowed, Company, in addition to the Note, shall deliver to City such other papers and documents as may be reasonably required to comply with the conditions ofthis Agreement, as counsel for City may reasonably request. Company shall be required at the closing date to comply, or establish compliance, as follows: Loan Agreement Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Page 3 (a) That the representations and warranties of Company are correct on the closing date, as well as on the date of execution of this Agreement; (b) That Company has fully complied with the covenants and agreements to the extent required before the closing date; (c) That no default or event which might mature into a default has occurred or continues to the closing date; (d) That no litigation or proceeding is pending against Company which might result in any change in the business or adversely affect the properties of Company, taking into account the entire assets and overall business of Company; (e) That since the date of execution of this Agreement and to the closing date there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition of Company from that shown by the financial statements delivered to City under Section 6; (f) That since the date of execution of this Agreement no fire or casualty has occurred in any building or to any inventories or property of Company that might substantially, adversely affect the conduct of its business; (g) That it will furnish to City on the closing date with the opinion of Company's counsel, documentation that Company is a corporation duly organized, existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Iowa; that it has corporate power to own its properties and conduct the business in which it is then engaged; that Company is not in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation of any governmental authority as to its business, premises or assets, to the Company's knowledge; that Company has full power to execute and deliver this Agreement, to execute and deliver the Note that evidences the sum borrowed, to borrow moneys under this Agreement, and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the Note; that such actions have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate actions and are not in conflict with any agreement binding on Company known to counsel; and that this Agreement and the Note when executed and delivered by Company will be a valid and binding obligation of Company in accordance with its terms. 9. COVENANTS OF COMPANY. Company covenants that until any sums borrowed under this Agreement are paid in full, or forgiven, it will, unless City agrees in writing to a modification or otherwise stated herein: (a) Take all actions necessary and required to create a minimum of seventy- three (73) new permanent full-time job equivalents with Company in Dubuque, Iowa within three (3) years of the signing of this Agreement. Company shall use its best efforts to hire local area residents whenever practicable and not otherwise in conflict Loan Agreement Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Page 4 with nondiscrimination provisions herein stated. For purposes of determining the extent of employment opportunities created under this Agreement, City and Company agree that a total of zero (0) full-time job equivalents exist with Company in Dubuque, Iowa as of May 1, 2006. If Company meets this requirement prior to the date specified, City may acknowledge such compliance and thereafter Company shall have no further obligation under this subparagraph (a). A listing by job title of the new permanent employment opportunities to be created is attached hereto as Exhibit B and entitled "Position Analysis"; (b) Submit "Annual Employment Performance Report" by July 31st of each year during the job creation term required in subparagraph (a) of this Section above summarizing the employment status of Company and status of new permanent jobs to be created. Said report shall note the number of individuals employed within each job classification, the wage ranges of each position and the average hours of work per week of individuals engaged in each job activity. The form of such "Annual Employment Performance Report" is attached hereto as Exhibit C. An Annual Payroll Report will also be required; (c) Furnish City within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year with a copy of its annual report, which shall be prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, and, within thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter of its fiscal year, with a copy of its financial statement similarly prepared and, from time to time, such other financial information as City may reasonably request. City reserves the right to request audited annual reports, certified by the accountants that supplied the statements, or such other accountants satisfactory to City as may be retained by Company, which shall be prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Reports shall be supplied at the expense of Company; (d) Pay when due all rent, taxes, assessments and other liabilities, except those contested in good faith where notice of such contest has been given to City; (e) Not purchase or redeem any of its shares, declare or pay any dividends other than share dividends, or make any distribution to its shareholders in an aggregate that exceeds ten (10) percent of its net profits, before deduction for the payment of federal income taxes, earned after the date of this Agreement; (f) Not create or permit to exist any mortgage, pledge, security interest, lien or other encumbrance on the security for this Loan Agreement provided in Section 4 above and the Note provided pursuant to this Loan Agreement without written consent of City. City approval of such written consent will not be unreasonably withheld; Loan Agreement Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Page 5 (g) Not cause, suffer or permit any of its subsidiaries to do any of the things prohibited to Company in this Agreement; (h) Not change the general character of its business as conducted at the date hereof, engage in any type of business not reasonably related to its business as normally conducted, or relocate Company's project operations outside the city limits of the City of Dubuque; (i) Give prompt notice in writing to City of any adverse development, financial or otherwise, which would materially affect its business, properties or affairs, or the ability of Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the Promissory Note executed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; U) Use loan funds only for purposes authorized herein; (k) Pay all fees, expenses and charges in respect to this Agreement or its making in any way connected therewith including, but not limited to, legal fees, abstract continuation, recording and filing fees, mortgage taxes, documentary stamps, and any other taxes, fees and expenses payable in connection with this transaction. 1 O. DEFAULT. Company shall be in default if: (a) It fails to pay any installment of principal or interest on any note (whether to City or any other public or private lender) when due or within thirty (30) days thereafter; (b) It becomes insolvent or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature; or applies for, consents to or acquiesces in the appointment of a trustee or received for any of its property; or in the absence of an application for consent, or acquiescence, a trustee or receiver is appointed for it or a substantial part of its property and is not discharged within ten (10) days; or it otherwise commits an act of bankruptcy; or any bankruptcy, reorganization, debt arrangement or other proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or any dissolution or liquidation proceeding, is instituted by or against it and if instituted is consented to or acquiesced in by it or remains for ten (10) days undismissed; (c) It fails, in the reasonable judgment of City, to meet its job creation obligation; (d) It fails in the performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement (other than the payment terms referred to in (a) above) and such non-performance continues for twenty (20) days after notice thereof from City or from the holder of a note; Loan Agreement Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc, Page 6 (e) Any warranty made by Company is untrue in any material respect, or any schedule, statement, report, notice or writing furnished by Company to City is untrue in any material respect on the date as of which the facts set forth are stated or certified; (f) Any government board, agency, department, commission or public or private lender takes possession or control of any substantial part of the property of Company and such possession or control continues for ten (10) days, 11, ACCELERATION AT OPTION OF CITY. If any default occurs, City may declare the Note immediately due and payable, at which time all unpaid principal and interest shall immediately become due and payable, City shall promptly advise Company in writing of any acceleration under this section, but the failure to do so shall not impair the effect of such declaration, 12, FAILURE TO MEET JOB CREATION OBLIGATION. If Company is determined by City to be in default under this Loan Agreement for failing to meet the job creation requirements of paragraph 9(a), the entire principal balance will be due and payable, 13, MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS AND RIGHT TO INSPECT. Company will keep and maintain all normal business books and records and all other documents, invoices and receipts relating directly to the receipt and disbursement of loan funds and job creation; and any duly authorized independent accounting representative of City, or the Comptroller General of the United States, shall at all reasonable times have access to and the right to inspect, copy, audit and examine all such books and other documents of Company pertaining to the project until the completion of all closeout procedures respecting City's loan and the final settlement and conclusion of all issues arising out of said loan, 14, ADDRESS. Company's principal business address is: Sedgwick Clams Management Services, Inc 1100 Ridgeway Loop Road Memphis, TN 38120 Company shall promptly give City written notice of any further change in its principal office address, City's address is: Economic Development Department City Hall 50 West 13th Street Loan Agreement Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Page 7 Dubuque, IA 52001 15. ACCESS TO PROJECT. Company agrees that any duly authorized representative of City shall at all reasonable times have access to any portion of the project, for monitoring purposes, until the completion of all closeout procedures respecting this loan. 16. LIMITATION OF CITY'S LIABILITY FOR PROJECT ACTIVITIES. City shall not be liable to Company, or to any party, for the completion of, or the failure to complete, any activities that are part of the project, except as may be specifically provided in this Agreement. Company agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend City from any such claims against City for which liability is limited hereunder. 17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Company agrees that no member, officer or employee of City, or its designees or agents, nor any consultant or member of the governing body of City, and no other public official of City who exercises or has exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to the project during his or her tenure, or who is in a position to participate in a decision making process or gain inside information with regard to the project, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the project, or in any activity, or benefit therefrom, which is part of this project at any time during or after such person's tenure. 18. NONDISCRIMINATION. In carrying out the project, Company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rate of payor other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Company shall post in a conspicuous place, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by City setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. Company shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. 19. NO ASSIGNMENT OR SUCCESSION. Company acknowledges and agrees that no transfer of loan funds by City to Company shall be deemed an assignment of grant funds, and Company shall neither succeed to any rights, benefits or advantages of City authorities or interests in or under the Grant Agreement. 20. DISCLAIMER OF RELATIONSHIPS. Nothing contained in this Agreement between the parties, nor shall any act of City or Company be deemed or construed by any of the parties, or by any third persons, to create any relationship of third party beneficiary, principal or agent, limited or general partnership, or joint venture, or of any association or relationship involving the United States. Loan Agreement Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Page 8 21. NOTICE. Any notice, if mailed by United States certified mail, shall be deemed given when mailed, postage prepaid, addressed to Company at its address shown above, or at any other address subsequently designated to City by Company. 22. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All covenants, representations, warranties and agreements herein set forth shall be binding upon Company, and its legal representatives, successors and assigns. This Agreement may not be assigned by City or Company without the express written consent of the other party. 23. LEGALITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, but this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. 24. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and all rights and duties hereunder, including but not limited to, all matters of construction, validity and performance shall be governed by the laws of the State of Iowa. 25. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS. All representations or warranties of Company shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and any notes executed and delivered under it, and no investigation by City nor any closing shall affect the representations or warranties or the right of City to rely on and enforce them. 26. DELAY. No delay on the part of City or the holder of any note in the exercise of any right shall operate as a waiver, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right preclude other or additional exercise of any right. 27. DEFINITIONS. (a) "Project" shall mean those activities to be carried out by Company for the expansion of Company in Dubuque, Iowa. (b) "Qualifying Project Expenses" shall mean those expenditures or expenses incurred by Company during and for the Project for equipment or startup costs associated with moving the business. (c) "Full-Time Job Equivalent" shall equal a total of forty hours of labor per work week. Such hours may be accrued by single individuals or divided among two or more Company employees. Loan Agreement Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Page 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Agreement to be executed by the City Manager. The Company has executed this Agreement in its corporate name by its duly authorized officer. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager (Print Name) Date: Title Date: F:\USERS\Adejong\ED Loan Program\Sedgwick ED Loan.doc EXHIBIT A City of Dubuque, Iowa PROMISSORY NOTE Date: ,2006 Loan Number: Fund Source: UDAG # 1 - 06 Urban Development Action Grant $100,000 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, Sedgwick Clams Management Services, Inc, 1100 Ridgeway Loop Road, Memphis, Tennessee, promises to pay to the order of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001, or at such place as it may direct, the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000), to be paid in five (5) annual payments of TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000) each, beginning on the _ day of , 20_, and on the _ day of of each year thereafter, and the entire outstanding principal balance, if not sooner paid, shall be paid in full by not later than the 1 st day of October, 2011. If a default occurs under this Promissory Note or any of the other agreements between the undersigned and the holder and is not cured within THIRTY (30) DAYS after written notice to the undersigned, then the holder may, as its right and option, declare immediately due and payable the principal balance of this Promissory Note. The undersigned further agrees to pay all reasonable costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees. The City of Dubuque may at any time renew this Promissory Note or extend its maturity date for any period and release any security for, or any party to this Promissory Note, all without notice to or consent of and without releasing any maker, accommodation maker, endorser or guarantor from any liability on the Promissory Note. This Promissory Note is subject to the associated Loan Agreement by and between the undersigned and the City of Dubuque and any default under said Loan Agreement is a default under this Promissory Note. Signed, Sedgwick Clams Management Services, Inc Date (Print Name) Title EXHIBIT B - JOB OBLIGATIONS Jobs Created or Retained through this Project Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Contract # P1205RS5200751 Below is a list of the jobs that must be retained andlor created as a result of this Project. A "retained job" is an existing job that would be eliminated or moved to another state if the project did not proceed in Iowa. A "created job" means the number of new FTE Jobs the Business will add over and above the Business's Employment Base and, if applicable, Statewide Employment Base. .' Qualifying jobs" are those created or retained jobs that qualify for program funding. "Non-qualifying jobs" are those jobs created or retained by the project that do not qualify for funding, but, would not be created or retained jf the Project did not proceed. Clerical 6 e $10.26 Claims Anal st 2 e $16.41 2 Disabilit Specialist 19 e $13.85 19 o erations Mana er 1 e $47.18 1 DEP Schedulin 7 e $12.31 7 DEP Su ervisor 1 e $24.62 Intake CSR I 8 e $12.31 8 Intake CSR II 2 e $14.36 2 Intake Su ervisor 1 e $20.51 1 FMLA Assistant 1 e $10.26 1 FMLA Examiner 11 e $13.13 11 FMLA Su ervisor 1 e $24.62 1 Juirs/lT Coordinator 1 e $16.82 1 L TO Active 5 e $19.90 5 L TO Maintenance 2 e $14.36 2 Su ervisor 4 e $24.62 4 Performance Anal st 1 e $22.55 1 Total Jobs Created: Total Jobs Retained: Totals: 73 o 73 40 33 Business Employment Base: o Statewide Employment Base: 14 Job Performance Obliaations As a result of this project, Sedgwick Claims Management Services will create 73 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs at the Dubuque location. 40 of the created project jobs will have starting wages that meet or exceed $13.44 per hour. The average wage, not including benefits, of the 40 qualifying project jobs will be at least $16.59 per hour. Mar-OS THE IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIA TlON I I FOR THE LEGAL EFFECT OF THE USE' OF OfficlalForrn No.116 THIS FORM, CONSULT YOUR LAWYER -"sr" 5'~.--i ,~'~ CAVEAT: DO NOT USE THIS FORM IF THIS TRANSACTION IS A CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION - f\ i ,f'" "'" . ". i', . ? :","" i ,.~ 'l;~()('r ,'';\'\(;" SECURITY AGREEMENT. GENERAL FORM '1. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. Forvalue received, as ('lCUrity for tile Obliga~?D5 (as defined below) the undersigned {"Debtor"} hereby grants, creates, and provides to /.:r:;'~',,, ('1 ;~:. .ih f ; /, /'J f) f } _/" ~.1Its ("Secured Party") a security interest in the property described in the paragraphs ctu~cked' below: o All of Debtor's inventory now owned or hereafter acquired: o All of Debtor's accounts. Deposit Accounts, Investment Property, Letter of Credit Rights, Supporting Obligations now existing or hereafter arising, together with all interest of Debtor in any goods, the sale or lease of which give rise to any of Debtor's accounts, and all chattel paper, documents and instruments relating to accounts; o All of Debtor's general intangibles, now owned or hereafter acquired; o All of Debtor's equipment now owned or hereafter acquired, o All of Debtor's farm products now owned or hereafter acquired; D All of Debtor's fixtures on the real estate described in Paragraph 3 below; D. Debtor's Commercial Tort Claims specifically identified as: !2l Property described as <;a. A ..r "~~'''''fY r!;,. !/} ';" L' '" together with the proceeds, products, increase, Issue, accessions, attachments, accessories, parts, additions, repairs, replacements and substitutes of, to, and for all of the foregoing together with books and records pertaining to the foregoing and the equipment containing the books and records. . Debtor will promptly deliver to Secured Party, duly endorsed when necessary, all such chattel paper, Letter of Credit Rights, including electronic documents and instruments and related guaranties, now on hand or hereafter received or will sign a Control Agreement pertaining to same. All such property in which a security interest is granted is herein called the "CollateraL" 2. OBLIGATIONS. TAe aforesaid security jnt~rests secu~payment and performance of t~e foHowing obligations (the "ObligationS"): yl1.,,',-H::;C,C,....,,1~,/ A}r.--.r 1-,{'C;/"xJ..J-.1T{:,t) il~' //"dh..J together with all other obligations of Debtor to Secured Party now existing or hereafter arising, whether direct or indirect, contingent or absolute and whether as maker or surety and including, but not limited to, future advances and amounts advanced and expenses and attorneys' fees incurred pursuant to this Security Agreement. 3. REAL ESTATE. Any Collateral attached to, or grown upon, land (such as fixtures, crops, timber or minerals) will be grown upon or attached to the following described real estate: and the name of the record owner of such real estate (if other than Debtor) is: 4. COPY ~ FILING. A carbon, photocopy or other reproduction of this Security Agreement may be filed as a financing statement. IF FOR FIXTURES, TIMBER, MINERALS OR GAS, SUCH A FILING SHALL BE FILED FOR RECORDING IN THE REAL ESTATE RECORDS. 5, DEBTORS. Each of the underSigned, if more than one, execute this Security Agreement as his, her, its, their joint and several obligation and it shall be binding upon and fully enforceable against either or both, or any or all of them, and reference herein to "Debtor" shall in such case be deemed to be plural, provided however that nothing contained herein shall extend personal liability under any of the Obligations as to which such Debtor is not otherwise liable. 6. REPRESENTATIONS. Debtor represents, warrants and agrees: s. All Collateral is bona fide and genuine and Debtor is authorized to grant a security interest in the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. except the security interest created hereby and except b. Debtor's principal place of business is the address shown herein, and Debtor shall promptly give Secured Party written notice of any change thereof, unless prior written consent of Secured Party is obtained. All Collateral and all of the Debtor's business records are now kept, and shall continue to be kept, at such address, or if not, at 50; D;.trA (,J."'.f.-e;r O"1EMd~€ .,ki;....,n 52 c. Debtor is an individual or, if not, is the following type of entity: organized in the state of with an organization number of If an individual, Debtor resides in the state of Debtor's exact legal name is CThe Iowa Slate Ear Assodation 2005 116 SECURITY AGREEMENT. GENERAL FORM IQWADOCSIlP Rovisad Januarj, 2D05 THIS AGREEMENT SPECIFICALLY INCl.UDES ALL OF THE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS SET FORTH BELOW AND ON THE REVERSE SIDE HEREOF. DEBTOR ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A FULLY COMPLETED COPY OF THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED: County State ADDRESS OF SECURED PARTY (FROM WHICH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SECURITY INTEREST MAY BE OBTAINED) c' _) " ,,~7 r :-l (,,_ jr.. Vv', j _) ... i"'", Number and Street {} ~ ',.' 0! ! ".,.-I~ /''''',0.11 City P i.,f ,.j fi~!ji /:JJ> ~ County '7~e (Debtor) (Debtor) Number and Street City 1. RePReSENTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS. Debtor represents and warrants to Secured Party, and agrees that: a. If a corporation or other business entity, Debtor is duly organized, existing, and is qualified and in good standing in all states in which it is doing business, and the execution, delivery and periormance of this Security Agreement are within Debtor's powers, have been duly authorized, and are not in contravention of law or the terms of Debtor's charter, bylaws if any, or any indenture, agreement or undertaking to which Debtor is a party, or by which it is bound. If an individual, Debtor is of legal age. Debtor will not change his, her or its name, or identity unless written notice is given in advance to Secured Party. b. Debtor shall maintain insurance upon the Collateral which is tangible property against all customarily insured risks for the full insurable value thereof (and furnish Secured Party with duplicate policies if Secured Party so requests), loss to be payable to Debtor and Secured Party as their respective interests may appear. The Secured Party's interest shall be protected in accordance with a standard or union-type loss payable clause. ln the event of any loss or damage to any Collateral, Debtor will give Secured Party written notice thereof forthwith, promptly file proof of loss wltnlhe appropriate insurer and take all other steps necessary or appropriate to collect such insurance. If Secured Party so elects, Secured Party shall have full authority to collect all such insurance and to apply any amount collected to amounts owed hereunder, whether or not matured. Secured Party shall have no liability for any loss which may occur by reason of the omission or the lack of coverage of any such insurance. c. Debtor shall at all times maintain Collateral which is tangible property in good condition and repair, defend at Debtor's expense all Collateral from all adverse claims and shall not use any of the Collateral for any illegal purpose. d. Debtor shall (i) keep such books and records pertaining to the Collateral and to Debtor's business operations as shall be satisfactory to Secured Party; (ii) permit representatives of Secured Party at any time to inspect the Collateral and Inspect and make abstracts from Debtor's books and records: and (ill) fumish to Secured Party such information and reports regarding the Collateral and Debtor's business operations and its financial status, as Secured Party may from time to time reasonably require. SECURED PARTY IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST CONFIRMATION OF SUCH INFORMATION OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER DIRECTLY FROM ANY THIRD PARTY HAVING DEALINGS WITH DEBTOR. SECURED PARTY IS FURTHER IRREVOCABLY AUTHORiZED TO ENTER DEBTOR'S PREMISES TO INSPECT THE COLLATERAL. e. Debtor shall give such notice in writing (including but not limited to notice of assignment or notice to pay Secured Party directly) as Secured Party may require at any time to any or all account debtors, with respect to accounts which are Collateral, and, if Secured Party shall so request, deliver to Secured Party copies of any and all such notices. f. Debtor shall promptly transmit to Secured Party all information that it may have Of receive with respect to Collateral or with respect to any account debtor which might in any way affect the value of the Collateral or Secured Party's rights or remedies with respect there1o. g. Unless in default under this Security Agreement, Debtor may sell inventory in the ordinary course of business ane! consume any raw materials or supplies, the LIse and consumption of which are necessary to carry on Debtors business. Debtor shall not otherwise consume, assign or transfer any Collateral without prior written consent of Secured Party. The provision of this Security Agreement granting a security interest in proceeds shall not be construed to mean thaI Secured Party consents to any saie or disposition of any Collateral. h. Debtor shall pay when due all taxes, assessments, and any other governmental levy which is, or may be, levied against any Collateral, and shall othelWise maintain the Collateral free of aU liens, charges, and encumbrances (except liens set forth herein and the security interest created hereby). i. Debtor stlalf not store any Collateral with any warehouseman without Secured Party's consent. j. Debtor shall promptly, unless Secured Party shall waive such requirement in writing, deliver to Secured Party all certificates of titie, if any, (or any olf1er documents evidencing title) to all Collateral with such proper notations, assignments or endorsements as may be necessary or appropriate to ere ale, protect or preserve Secured Party's security interest in the Collateral. k. Debtor shall, at its cost and expense, execute, deliver, fiie or record (in such manner and form as Secured Party may require) any assignment, financing statement or other paper that may be necessary or desirable, or that Secured Party may request in order to crt~ate, preserve or perfect any security interest granted hereby or to enable Secured Party to exercise and enforce its rights hereunder or under any Collateral. Secured Party is further granted the power, coupled with an interest, to sign on behalf of Debtor as attorney-in-fact and to file one or more financing statements under the Uniform Commercial Code naming Debtor as debtor and Secured Party as secured party and describing the Collateral herein specified. 2 EXPENSES. Debtor upon demand shall pay to Secured Party forthwith the amounts of all expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses, incurred by Secured Party in seeking to collect any sums secured hereunder or to enforce any rights In the Collateral. Such amounts shall be secured hereby, and if not paid on demand shall bear interest at the highest rate payable on any of the Obligations. 3. COLLECTION AUTHORITY ON ACCOUNTS. Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party its true and lawful attorney, wittl full power of substitution, in Secured Party's name, Debtor's name or otherwise, for Secured Party's sole use and benefit. but at Debtor's cost and expense, to exercise. if Secured Party shaH elect after an event of default has occurred (whether or not Secured Party then elects to exercise any other of its rights arising upon default) all or any of the Debtor's powers with respect to all or any Accounts which are Collateral including, but not limited to: a. To execute on Debtor's behalf assignments of any or all accounts which are Collateral to Secured Party, and to notify account debtors thereunder to make payments directly to Secured Party; b. 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