in Re: John Calce
in Re: John Calce
Opinion
ACCEPTED 05-18-00647-CV 05-18-00647-CV FIFTH COURT OF APPEALS DALLAS, TEXAS 6/4/2018 2:36 PM Part 3 of 5 LISA MATZ CLERK No. 05-18-00647-CV In the Court of Appeals FILED IN Fifth District of Texas at Dallas 5th COURT OF APPEALS DALLAS, TEXAS 6/4/2018 2:36:42 PM LISA MATZ Clerk In re JOHN CALCE Relator
RECORD FOR PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS
Relator John Calce submits this record of trial court proceedings in support of his petition for writ of mandamus.
Index of Documents # Date Description Record Pages 1 6/26/16 Plaintiff’s Original Petition 001-023 2 7/31/17 John Calce’s Original Counterclaim Against 024-172 Centurion Logistics LLC and Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC 3 11/22/17 John Calce’s First Amended Counterclaim 173-321 Against Centurion Logistics LLC and Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC 4 11/22/17 John Calce’s Amended Motion for Partial 322-393 Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim Against Centurion Logistics LLC
10000280.1/SP/38371/0105/060118 5 11/27/17 John Calce’s Supplemental Evidence in 394-405 Support of Calce’s Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim Against Centurion Logistics LLC 6 12/8/17 Plaintiff’s Response to John Calce’s Amended 406-858 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim Against Centurion Logistics LLC 7 12/12/17 John Calce’s Reply Brief in Support of 859-865 Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim Against Centurion Logistics LLC 8 12/15/17 Notice of Trial Setting 866 9 5/2/18 Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Petition 867-903 5/21/18 Order Denying John Calce’s Amended 904-905 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim Againt Centurion Logistics LLC
10000280.1/SP/38371/0105/060118 Declaration of Chase J. Potter STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DALLAS § My name is Chase J. Potter. My date of birth is May 12, 1986. My address is 901 Main Street, Suite 6000, Dallas, Texas 75202. I hereby declare under penalty of perjury as follows: 1. I am over eighteen years of age and am fully competent to make this declaration. I am an attorney licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and am counsel for Relator John Calce in this case.
2. The factual statements contained within this instrument are within my personal knowledge and are true and correct.
3. The copies of pleadings, motions, and other documents included in this Record for Petition for Writ of Mandamus are true and correct copies of these documents as filed in the trial court.
Executed in Dallas County, Texas, on June 4, 2018.
/s/ Chase J. Potter Chase J. Potter, Declarant
10000280.1/SP/38371/0105/060118 income, gain, loss. or d~duction rcq ui red to be stated separately pHrsuant to f. R. C. Section 703(a)( I) shall be included in taxable incorne or loss). with the follmving m.ljllstments: (i) Any income or the Company that is exempt from federal incom0 tax and 11ol otherwise taken illtO accuu111 in l'.urnputing Ntt Profit or Nd Loss :-;hall be added to such taxable income or loss.
(ii) Any expenditures of the Company described in l.R.C. Section 705(a)(2)(B) or treated as I.R.C. Section 705(a)(2)(8) expenditures pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-l(b)(2)(iv)(i), and not othenvise taken inlo account in computing Net Profit or Net I.oss. shall be s11btracted from such taxable income or loss.
(iii) If the Gross Asset Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (ii). or (iii) or the Section A.2 definition of Gross Asset Value. the amount of such adjustment shall be taken into account as gain or loss from disposition of the asset for purposes or computing Net Profit and Net I,oss. (iv) Gain or loss resulting from any disposition or Company property with rc;;;pect to which gain or loss Ls recognized for federal income tax pmposcs J:;hall b~ computed by reference to the Gross Asset Value of the property disposed of (unreduced h1 any liabilities attributable thereto), notwithstanding that the adjusted tax basis of such property differs from its Gross Asset Value.
(v} ln lieu of the depreciation, amortization. and other cost recovery deductions taken into account in computing such taxable income or loss, thcr~ shall be taken into account Depreciation compukd in acconfoncc with the definition of Depreciation in Section A.2.
(vi) To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted iax basis or any Company asset pursuant to LR.C. Section 734(b) is required pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section l.704-1 (b)(1)(iv)(m)( ./) to be taken into acconnt in determining Capital Accounts as a reslllt of a distribution <>ther than in liquidation of a Member's Membership interest. the amount of such adjustment shall be treated as an item of gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss (if the adjustment decreases the basis of1he asset) frum the disposition of the asset and shall he taken into account for purposes or computing r-..;et Profit or Net Loss.
"'Nonrecourse Deductions'' has the mea11ing set forth in Tr~usury Regulations Section I. 704-?(b)( l) and shall be determined according to the provisions of lre(lsttry Regulations Section 1. 704-2( c ).
'"Nonrecourse Liabilitv·· has the meaning set forlh in Treasury Regulations Section I .704- 2(b)(3).
C0'.\11' ..\:\Y AGIH:E:m :\ T OF Cl·:\ n 'RI(>:'• UHi ISTI( ·s LLC P.\GI: A·3 MR.380 '"Partner i'<onrecoursc Debt" has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(4).
.. Partner Nonrccourse Debt Minimum Gain.. has the rneanmg set forth in Treasury Reguhitions Section l .704-2(i)(2) and shall he dct<.:rmincd in accordance with rreasury Regulations Section I .704-2(i)(3), .. Partqer No11rccourse . Deductions·' has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations Section l.. 704-2(i)( 1) and shall be determined in accordance with Trcasmy Regulations Section l.704-2(i)(2).
·'Partnership Minimum Gain" has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(b)(2) and shall be determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section l .704- 2(d).
t\.3 Capital Accounts. The Company shall determine and maintain Capital Accounts. ··Capital Account" means an account of each Member detenni ned and maintained throtiglloul the full tern~ or the Company in accordance vvith the capital m:co11nti11g rules of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1 (b)(2)(iv). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following rules apply: (n) The Capital Account of each Member shall be credited with (i} an amount equal to such i\!kmber"s Capital Contributions and the Fair Value of property .contributed (if permitted hereunder) to the Company by such Member, (ii) such Mcmber·s share of the Company's Net Profit, and (iii) the amount of any Company liabilities assu1ned by such ~vkmber or that arc secured hy property distributed to such Member.
(b) The Capital Account of each Member shall be debited by (i) the amount of cash and the Fair Value of property distributed to such Member. (ii) such Member's share of the Company·s Net Loss. and (iii) the amoutll of riny liabilities of such Member assun:ed by the Company or that are secured by any property contributed by such Ml'rnber to the Company.
(c) Upon the transfer by ti Member of all or part of an inlercst in the Company arter the Effoctive Date, the Capital Account of the transferor t'.iat is attributable to the trnnstt!rred interest carries over to the transferee and the Capital Accounts of the Members shall be adjusted to the extent providt..:"d in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704- l (h)(2 )(iv)( m).
{d) In determining the amount of any liability for pttrposes of Sections A.3.1(a) and A.3 . 1(b). LR.C. Section 752(c) and any other applicahle provisions of the l.R.C. and the Treasury Regulations shall be taken into account.
( e) Except as othcnvise required by Treasury Regulations Se<.:tion 1.704-1 (b }(2)( iv), adjustment to Capitnl Accounts in respect of Company incorne, gain. loss. deduction. and 1. R.C.
Section 705(a)(2J(B) e:\pcnditures (01· items thereof) shall he made with reference to the federal tax treatment of such items (and, in the case of book items, with reference to the federal tax CO~H'. \~\· i\(;lu:i:,\H'.,\ 'l' OF Cnn IUO'i LOGJSTl(S LLC PMa: A-4 MR.381 treatment of the corresponding tax items) at the Company level, without regard to any mandatory or elective tax tieatment of su.ch items at the Member level.
(t) The provisions of this Appendix and of the Agreement relating to the maitltenance of Capital Accounts are intended to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1. 704-1 (b)(2)(iv), and shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent ~1th such Treasury Regulations. 1f the Managers determine that it is prudent to modify the manner in which the Capital Accounts, or any debits or credits thereto (induding debits or credits relating to liabilities that are secured by contributions or distributed property or that are assumed by the Company or any Member), are computed in order to comply with such Treasury Regulations, the Managers may make such modification if it is not likely to have a material effect on the amounts distribute,d or to be distributed to any tvtember pursuant to the Agreement. The Managers shall make any adjustments that are necessary or appropriate (i) to maintai11 equality between the Capital Accounts of the Members and the amount of Company capital reflected 011 the Company's balance sheet, as <:omputed for book purposes, in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section l.704-l(b)(2)(iv)(g). and {ii) if unanticipated events (for example, the acquisition by the Company of oil or gas properties) might otherwise cause this Agreement not to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1..704-l(b).
(g) The provisions of the proposed Treasury Regulations published on January 22, 2003 (68 Fed. Reg. 2930), as they may subsequently be modified or adopted as temporary ol' final Treasury Regulations. shall apply with respect to any noncompensatory options issued by the Company.
A.4 Allocations of Net Profit and Net Loss A.4. l In General. Subject to Section 3.6. Company Net P1 ofit and Net Loss shall be
allocated to the Members as follows;, (a) Net Profit. Net Profit for any period (excluding tax items allocated pursuant to Sections A.4.2 and A.4.3) shall be allocated as follows: (i) First. Net Profit shall be allocated to the Members to the extent of and in proportion to the excess, if any, of (i) the cumulative Net Loss allocated pursuant to Section A.4.1(b) for all prior periods, over (ii) the cumulative Net Profit allocated pursuant to this Section A4. l (a) for all prior periods.
(ii) Second. any remaining Net Profit shall be allocated to the Members pro rata in accordance with their respective Percentage rntercsts.
(b) Net Loss. Net Loss for any period (excluding tax items allocated pursu~nt to Sections A.4.2 and A.4J) shall be allocated as follows: (i) Net Loss shall be allocated to the Members pro rata in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests, subject to the limitation in Section A.4.1(b)(ii).
CO.\IP.\.\\' AGRrn.\tf::\T OF CE\Tl RIO;\' LOGISTIC-, LLC PAGE A·5 MR.382 (ii) No Member may receive an allocation of Net Loss that \vould cause the Membe1· to have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit at the end of the taxable year. Net Loss not allocated to a Member pursuant to this subparagraph (ii) shall be allocated to other Members according to their relative positive Capital Account balances (calculated taking into account the adjustments described in the definition of Adjusted Capital Account Deficit).
A.4.2 Regulatory Allocations. The following special allocations shall be applied in the order in which they are listed. Such ordering is intended to comply with the ordering rules in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i) and shall be applied consistently therewith.
(a) Minimum Gain Chargeback. Except as otherwise provided in Treasury Regulations Section l.704-2(f), notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section A.4. if there is a t1et decrease in Partnership Minimum Gain during any taxable year. each Member shall be allocated items of income and gain for that taxable year (and, if necessary. subsequent taxable years) equal to that Member's share of the net decrease in Partnership Minimum Gain, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704·2(g)(2). This Section A.4.2(a) is intended to comply with the minimum gain chargcback requirement in Treasury Regulations Section 1. 704· 2(t) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith, including that no chargeback shall be required to the extent the requirements for requesting a waiver described in Treasury Regulations Section l.704-2(f){4) arc met or the requirements for any other exception prescribed by or pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section l. 704-2(t) are met.
(b) Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain Chargeback. Except as otherwise provided in Treasmy Regulations Section l.704-2(i)(4), notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section, if there is a net decrease in Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain during a taxable year, then, in addition to the amounts, if any, allocated pursuant to paragraph 4.2(a), any Member with a share of that Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain (determined in accordance with Treasmy Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(5)) as of the beginning of the taxable year shall be allocated items of Company income and gain for that taxable year (and, if necessary, for subsequent taxable years) equal to that Member~s share of the net decrease in the Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section L704-2(i)(4). This Section A.4.2(b) is intended to comply with the chargeback of partner nonrecourse debt minimum gain required by Treasury Regulations Section l.704·2(i)(4) and shall be interpreted consistently there\.vith, including that llO chargeback shall be required to the extent the reqt1irc111ents for any exceptions provided in Treasury Regulation Section 1.704- 2(i)( 4) are met.
(c) Qualified Income Offset. If any Member une~pectedly receives any adjustment. allocation. or distribution described in Treasury Regulations Sections 1. 704-1 (b)(2)(ii)( d)( 4). (5 ), or (6). items of Company income and gain shall be speciaHy allocated to such Member in an amount and manner sufficient to eliminate, to the extent required by the Treasury Regulations. the Adjusted Capital Account Deficit of such Member as quickly as possible. An allocation pursuant to the foregoing sentence shall be made only to the extent that such Member would CO.\IPA.\Y AGRF.£.\ lE!'\T OF Cl':,'\Tl'IUO.'~ LOGISTICS LLC P \GT:: A-6 MR.383 have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit after all other allocations provided for in Section A.4 have been tentatively made as if this Section A.4.2(c) were not in this Appendix. This. allocation is intended to constitute a "qualifie.d income offset" within the meanfog of Treasury Regulations Section l. 704- l (b)(2)(ii)(d)(3) and shall be construed in accordance with the requirements thereof.
(d) Gross lncome Allocation. In the event. a Member has an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit at the end of any taxable year, eacb such Member shall be specially allocated items of Company income and gain in the amount of such Adjusted Capital Account Deticit as quickly as possible; provided that an allocation p1.11·suant lo this clause shall be made only if and to the extent that the Member would have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit after all other allocations provided for in this Section A.4 have been made as if this Section A.4.2(d} were not in this Appendix.
(e) Nonrecourse Deductions. Nonrecourse Deductions for any taxable year shall be allocated among the Members in accordance with their Percentage Interests.
(f) Partner Nonrecourse Deductions. Partner Nonrecomse Deductions for any taxable year shall be specially al located to the Member who bears the economic risk ol' toss with respect to the Partner Notu-ecourse Debt to which such Partner Nonrecourse Deductions are attributable in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section l.704-2(i)(I ).
(g) Basis Adjustments. To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis or any Company asset pursuant to I.R.C. Section T34(b) or I.R.C. Section 743(b) is required under Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1 (b)(2)(iv)(m) to be taken into account. in determining Capital Accounts, the amount of such adjustment to the Capital Accounts shall be treated as an item of gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss (if the adjustment decreases such basis) and such gain or loss shall be specially allocated to the Members in a manner consistent with the manner in which their Capital Accounts are required to be adjusted pmsuant to such Section of the Treasury Regulations.
A.4.3 Curative Allocations. The allocations set fcmh in Section A.4.2 hereof (the ''Regulatory Allocations") are intended to comply with certain requirements of the Treasury Regulations. The Members intend that, to the extent possible, all Regulatory Allocations shall be offset either with other Regulatory Allocations or with special allocations of other items of Company income, gain. loss. or deduction pursuant to this Section A.4.3. Therefore. notwithstanding any other provisious of this S~ction A.4 (other than the Regulatory Allocations), the Managers shall make such offsetting special allocations of Company income, gain, loss, or deduction in whatever manner the Managers determine appropriate so that, after such offsetting allocations are made, each Member's Capital Account balance is, to the extent possible, equa\ to the Capital Account balance such Member woutd have had if the Regulatmy Allocations were not part of the Agreement and all Company items were allocated pursuant to Section A.4.1. ln exercising their discretion under this Section A.4.3. the Managers shall take into account fhture Regulatory Allocations under Sections A.4.2(a) and A.4.2(b) that, although not yet made. are CmtP;\'.\'Y AGRt:t:\IE.YI' Of Ct:.Yl'l'IUO.'i l..OGISTICS LLC r . \<ltA-7 MR.384 likely to offset other Regulatory Allocations previOlisly rnade under Sections A.4.2(e) and A.4.2(t).
A.4.4 Other Allocation Rules (a) Net Profit, Net Loss. and other items shall be allocated to the Members pursuant to this Appendix A as of the last day of eac11 taxable year, and at such times as the Gross Asset Values of Company Property are adjusted pursuant to subparagrap11 (ii) of the definition of Gross Asset Value.
(b) If during any taxable year any Member's Percentage Interest changes. each Member's share of Net Profit, Net Loss. and other items for such taxable year shall be determined according to their varying interests and I.R.C. Section 706(d). using any conventions permitted by law and selected by the Managers.
(c) All allocations pursuant to this Appendix shall, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. be divided among the Members in proportion to the Percentage Interests hefd by each.
(d) For purposes of determining a Member's share of Company ·~excess nonrccourse liabilities" within the meaning of 'freasury Regulations Section l.752-3(a)(3), the Members' shares of Company profits shall be deemed to be in prop_ortion to their respective Percentage Interests.
(e) To the extent permitted by Treasrny Regulations Section l.704-2(h)(3), the Managers may treat any distribution of the proceeds of a Nonrecourse Liability or a Partner Nonrecourse Debt (that would othenvise be allocable to an increase in Partnership Minimum Gain) as a distribution that is not allocable 10 an increase in Partnership Minimum Gain to the extent the distribution does not cause or increase an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit foT any Member.
A.5 Tax Allocations (a) In General. Except as otherwise provided in this Section A.5, each item of income, gain, loss, and deduction of the Company for federal income tax purposes shall be allocated among the Members in the sarne manner as such items are allocated for book purposes under the Agreement and this Appendix.
(b) Contributed or Revalued Property. ln accordance with LR.C. Section 704(c} and the related Treasury Regulations. income. gain, loss, and deduction with respect to any property contributed to the capital of the Company shall, solely for tax purposes, be allocated among the Members so as to take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such property lo the Company for federal income tax purposes and its Gross Asset Value. Tf the Gross Asset Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (ii) of the definition of Gross Asset Value in Section A.2 hereof: subsequent allocations of income, gain, Joss, and deductions CmIPAN\' AGRU;,w ::q m' Ct:;,, Tl 'IUO.'i LOGIS'fl(S LLC P,\Gt. ,\-8 I 150848v.12/12i:?O J4 MR.385 with respect to such nsse1 shall take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such asset for federal income tax purposes and its Gross Asset Value in the same manner as under I.R.C. Section 704(c) and the related Treasury Regulations. Any elections or othei: decisions relating to allocations piH"suant to th[s Section A .S shall be made by the Managers itt any manner that reasonably retlects the purpose and intention of this Appendix and the Agreement.
(c) Credits. Except as otherwise required by Treasury Regulations Section I.704- J(b)(4)(ii). iten1s of tax credit and tax credit recapture shall be allocated among the: Members in accordance with their Percentage lnterests.
{d) Effect of Tax Allocations. Allocations pursnant to this Section are solely for purposes of lJ .S. federaL state. and local taxes and shall not affect any 1Vkmbcr'5 Capital Accmlnt or share of Net Profit. Net I.oss, or other items or distributions pursuant to any provision 1,)f this Appendix and the Agreement.
CmwA '''° A<:ttf:L \H.'-'.'Ttw Cl"' n ·n10:\ Loc;ism s LLC P \GE A-'1 MR.386 EXHIBIT B
MR.387 August 22, 2017 CHASE J. POTTER Direct Phone: 214.651.2026 Direct Fax: 214.659.4145 [email protected]
Via Email Only: [email protected] Brian K. Norman Shamoun & Norman, LLP 1800 Valley View Lane, Suite 200 Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 RE: Cause No. DC-16-07706; Centurion Logistics LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC v. James Ballengee, et al. in the 44th Judicial District Court of Dallas County (the “Lawsuit”).
Dear Mr. Norman: As you know, we represent John Calce in the Lawsuit. Mr. Calce has been named as a defendant in the Lawsuit by Centurion Logistics LLC (“Centurion Logistics”). Mr. Calce is a manager of Centurion Logistics and, therefore, is entitled to indemnification from Centurion Logistics pursuant to Section 6.2 of the Company Agreement of Centurion Logistics (the “Agreement”). A true and correct copy of the Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
The Agreement specifically provides that Centurion Logistics “indemnifies and holds harmless each Indemnified Person from and against any Damages arising from any Proceeding relating to the conduct of [Centurion Logistics’] business or to any act or omission by such Indemnified Person within the scope of the Indemnified Person’s authority in the course of [Centurion Logistics’] business . . . .” See Ex. A § 6.2. The Agreement further provides that “[a]n Indemnified Person’s expenses paid or incurred in defending itself against any Proceeding shall be reimbursed as paid or incurred.” See id. Mr. Calce is an Indemnified Person under the Agreement. See Ex. A § 1.1. Moreover, the Lawsuit constitutes a Proceeding under the Agreement. See id. Centurion Logistics is therefore required to reimburse Mr. Calce the expenses he pays or incurs in defending himself in the Lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees, as such expenses are paid or incurred.
As of July 31, 2017, Mr. Calce had been billed a total of $114,440.99 in expenses related to his defense of the Lawsuit. Mr. Calce hereby demands that, on or before August 28, 2017, Centurion Logistics (1) reimburse him the full amount of expenses that he has been invoiced ($114,440.99) plus an additional $50,000 that will be applied to future expenses as they are incurred; and (2) agree to reimburse Mr. Calce the additional expenses, in excess of the 9253092.2/SP/38371/0105/082217
MR.388 additional $50,000 referenced above, that he pays or incurs in his defense of the Lawsuit as such expenses are paid or incurred.
Pursuant to Section 6.3 of the Agreement, Mr. Calce hereby affirms that it is his good faith belief that he has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification under Section 6.3. Mr. Calce further agrees to repay any amount that is paid or reimbursed by Centurion Logistics, pursuant to Section 6.2, if it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that Mr. Calce did not meet the aforementioned standard or if indemnification is otherwise determined to be prohibited by law.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,
Chase J. Potter
9253092.2/SP/38371/0105/082217
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SHAMOUN & NORMAN, LLP 9DOOH\9LHZ/DQH6XLWH_)DUPHUV%UDQFK7; 3KRQH _)D[ _ZZZVQOHJDOFRP MR.393 FILED DALLAS COUNTY 11/27/2017 12:00 AM FELICIA PITRE DISTRICT CLERK
CAUSE NO. DC-16-07706 CENTURION LOGISTICS LLC, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF individually and derivatively on behalf of § CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL LLC, § a Texas Limited Liability Company, § § Plaintiffs, § § v. § § JAMES BALLENGEE, BALLENGEE § INTERESTS, LLC, JOHN CALCE, § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS STAMPEDE TX ENERGY, LLC, § CENTURION MIDSTREAM GROUP, § LLC, CENTURION TERMINALS, LLC § § Defendants, § § and CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL § LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company § § Nominal Defendant. § 44th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JOHN CALCE’S SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF CALCE’S AMENDED MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT REGARDING COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST CENTURION LOGISTICS LLC TO THE HONORABLE COURT: Pursuant to Rule 166a(c)-(d) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Defendant/Counter- Plaintiff John Calce (“Calce”) files the Declaration of Chase J. Potter (the “Declaration”), which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. Calce hereby provides notice to all parties of his intention to rely on the Declaration as summary judgment evidence in support of his Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment against Centurion Logistics LLC.
JOHN CALCE’S SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF CALCE’S AMENDED MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT REGARDING COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST CENTURION LOGISTICS LLC PAGE 1 9519157.1/SP/40086/0102/112417 MR.394 The Declaration is being filed and served at least twenty-one (21) days before the hearing on Calce’s Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim against Centurion Logistics LLC and, therefore, is timely.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ David N. Kitner DAVID N. KITNER State Bar No. 11541500 [email protected] CHASE J. POTTER State Bar No. 24088245 [email protected] STRASBURGER & PRICE, LLP Main Street, Suite 6000 Dallas, TX 75202-3794 (214) 651-4300 (214) 651-4330 Fax ATTORNEYS FOR JOHN CALCE, CENTURION MIDSTREAM GROUP, LLC, CENTURION TERMINALS, LLC, AND STAMPEDE TX ENERGY, LLC
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned counsel certifies that on the 24th day of November, 2017, a true and correct copy of the foregoing was forwarded to all known counsel in compliance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
/s/ Chase J. Potter Chase J. Potter
JOHN CALCE’S SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF CALCE’S AMENDED MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT REGARDING COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST CENTURION LOGISTICS LLC PAGE 2 9519157.1/SP/40086/0102/112417 MR.395 EXHIBIT 1
MR.396 CAUSE NO. DC-16-07706 CENTURION LOGISTICS LLC, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF individually and derivatively on behalf of § CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL LLC, § a Texas Limited Liability Company, § § Plaintiffs, § § v. § § JAMES BALLENGEE, BALLENGEE § INTERESTS, LLC, JOHN CALCE, § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS STAMPEDE TX ENERGY, LLC, § CENTURION MIDSTREAM GROUP, § LLC, CENTURION TERMINALS, LLC § § Defendants, § § and CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL § LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company § § Nominal Defendant. § 44th JUDICIAL DISTRICT DECLARATION OF CHASE J. POTTER 1. My name is Chase J. Potter. I have personal knowledge of every statement made herein, and they are all true and correct. I am over twenty-one (21) years of age and have never been convicted of a felony and am able to make this Declaration in support of Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff John Calce’s Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim against Centurion Logistics LLC (the “Motion”).
2. I am an associate attorney with the law firm Strasburger & Price, LLP and one of the attorneys who has been retained to represent Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff John Calce (“Calce”) in the above-entitled action. On November 22, 2017, acting on behalf of Calce, I caused the Motion to be filed in the above-entitled action.
DECLARATION OF CHASE J. POTTER PAGE 1 9519147.1/SP/40086/0102/112417 MR.397 3. Attached to the Motion as Exhibit B is a true and correct copy of the letter, which is dated August 22, 2017, that was sent by the undersigned on behalf of Calce to Centurion Logistics LLC (“Centurion Logistics”), through its counsel, requesting reimbursement/advancement of (1) the expenses Calce had paid or incurred in defending himself in this lawsuit (plus an additional $50,000 to be applied to future expenses as they are incurred); and (2) any additional expenses he pays or incurs in his defense of this lawsuit as such expenses are paid or incurred pursuant to the Company Agreement of Centurion Logistics (the “Reimbursement Request”). A true and correct copy of the Reimbursement Request is also attached hereto as Exhibit 1-A.
4. Attached to the Motion as Exhibit C is a true and correct copy of the letter dated September 5, 2017, that was sent by counsel for Centurion Logistics to counsel for Calce denying Calce’s request for reimbursement of his defense costs (the “Reimbursement Denial”).
A true and correct copy of the Reimbursement Denial is also attached hereto as Exhibit 1-B.
My date of birth is May 12, 1986. My business address is 901 Main Street, Suite 6000, Dallas, Texas 75202. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in Tarrant County, State of Texas, on November 24, 2017.
______________________________ Chase J. Potter
DECLARATION OF CHASE J. POTTER PAGE 2 9519147.1/SP/40086/0102/112417 MR.398 EXHIBIT 1-A
MR.399 August 22, 2017 CHASE J. POTTER Direct Phone: 214.651.2026 Direct Fax: 214.659.4145 [email protected]
Via Email Only: [email protected] Brian K. Norman Shamoun & Norman, LLP 1800 Valley View Lane, Suite 200 Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 RE: Cause No. DC-16-07706; Centurion Logistics LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC v. James Ballengee, et al. in the 44th Judicial District Court of Dallas County (the “Lawsuit”).
Dear Mr. Norman: As you know, we represent John Calce in the Lawsuit. Mr. Calce has been named as a defendant in the Lawsuit by Centurion Logistics LLC (“Centurion Logistics”). Mr. Calce is a manager of Centurion Logistics and, therefore, is entitled to indemnification from Centurion Logistics pursuant to Section 6.2 of the Company Agreement of Centurion Logistics (the “Agreement”). A true and correct copy of the Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
The Agreement specifically provides that Centurion Logistics “indemnifies and holds harmless each Indemnified Person from and against any Damages arising from any Proceeding relating to the conduct of [Centurion Logistics’] business or to any act or omission by such Indemnified Person within the scope of the Indemnified Person’s authority in the course of [Centurion Logistics’] business . . . .” See Ex. A § 6.2. The Agreement further provides that “[a]n Indemnified Person’s expenses paid or incurred in defending itself against any Proceeding shall be reimbursed as paid or incurred.” See id. Mr. Calce is an Indemnified Person under the Agreement. See Ex. A § 1.1. Moreover, the Lawsuit constitutes a Proceeding under the Agreement. See id. Centurion Logistics is therefore required to reimburse Mr. Calce the expenses he pays or incurs in defending himself in the Lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees, as such expenses are paid or incurred.
As of July 31, 2017, Mr. Calce had been billed a total of $114,440.99 in expenses related to his defense of the Lawsuit. Mr. Calce hereby demands that, on or before August 28, 2017, Centurion Logistics (1) reimburse him the full amount of expenses that he has been invoiced ($114,440.99) plus an additional $50,000 that will be applied to future expenses as they are incurred; and (2) agree to reimburse Mr. Calce the additional expenses, in excess of the 9253092.2/SP/38371/0105/082217
MR.400 additional $50,000 referenced above, that he pays or incurs in his defense of the Lawsuit as such expenses are paid or incurred.
Pursuant to Section 6.3 of the Agreement, Mr. Calce hereby affirms that it is his good faith belief that he has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification under Section 6.3. Mr. Calce further agrees to repay any amount that is paid or reimbursed by Centurion Logistics, pursuant to Section 6.2, if it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that Mr. Calce did not meet the aforementioned standard or if indemnification is otherwise determined to be prohibited by law.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,
Chase J. Potter
9253092.2/SP/38371/0105/082217
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MR.450 CAUSE NO. DC-16-07706 CENTURION LOGISTICS LLC, § IN THE DISTRICT C OURT OF individually and derivatively on behalf of § CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL LLC, § a Texas limited liability company, § § Plaintiff, § § vs. § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS § JAME S BALLENG EE, BALLENGEE § INTERESTS, LLC; JOHN CALCE ; § CHRIS A. MOTT; TOM RAMSE Y; § STAMPEDE TX ENERGY, LLC, § CENTURION MIDSTREAM GROUP LLC; § C ENTURION TERMINALS, LLC; § CENTURION BROWNSVILLE § TERMINAL, LLC; JAMES HOCK; § JUPITERMLP, LLC § § Defendants, § § B-441h JUDICIAL DISTRICT and CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL § LLC, a Texas limited liability company § § Nominal Defendant. §
AMENDED AFFIDAVIT OF MARC MARROCCO STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNT Y OF DALLAS § BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Publtc, on this day personally appeared Marc Marrocco. who, bei ng by me duJy sworn upon his oath deposed and stated the fo llowing: 1. ''My name is Marc Marrocco, ! reside at 4206 Alta Vista Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229. I am over the age of twenty-one (2 1) years, have never been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, and am fully competent to tes6fy in all respects.
Amended Affidavit ofMarc Marrocco
MR.451 2. I make this affidavit in support of P!ainrijfs Response to John Calce 's Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim Against Centurion logistics LLC (the "Response'') . The following statements are true and correct and based upon my personal knowledge.
3. 1 am, and always have been. a member, Manager. and President of Centurion Logistics, LLC, which in turn, is both the sole member and the sole Manager of Centurion Pecos Terminal , LLC. I am also the managing member ofMarrocco Ventures, LLC.
4. On June 27, 2016, Centurion Logistics, LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Terminal, LLC, filed Plaint[fPs Original Petition (the "Petition") in the 441h District Court of Dallas County, Texas, under Cause No. DC-16-07706.
5. On November 8, 2017. Centurion Logistics, LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Termfoal, LLC, filed Plaintiffs Amended Petition (the "Amended Petition'') in the 44 1h District Court of Dallas County, Texas, under Cause No, DC-16-07706.
6. On December 8, 2017, Centurion Logistics, LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Tenninal, LLC, filed Plaintiff's Response to John Calce 's Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim Against Centurion Logistics LLC (the "Response") in the 441h District Court of Dallas County, Texas, under Cause No. DC- 16-07706.
7. The Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement attached to the Response as Exhibit '·D"' is a true and correct copy of the Cenrurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement entered into on September 16, 2013 , between TXC Energy LLC. Marc Marrocco, and Antonio Albanese. In entering into the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement, it was never my intent in negotia6ng and executing the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement to
Amended Affidavit ofMarc Marrocco MR.452 indemnify or pay the expenses, defense costs, or attorney fees of the Managers of Centurion Logistics LLC that breached fiduciary duties to the Centurion Logistics LLC, nor was it my intent in negotiating and executing the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement to agree to reimburse or advance the expenses, defense costs, or attorney fees of a Manager for conduct that is not related to the business of Centurion Logistics LLC or conduct that is outside the scope of that Manager's authority. The indemnification language in the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement does not mean, and has never meant, that Centurion Logistics would have to pay the legal fees of a Manager to defend himself in a lawsuit brought by Centurion Logistics itself, or to defend against claims by Centurion Logistics itself, that a Manager depleted Centurion Logistics of all or substantially all of its assets. It certainly never meant that Centurion Logistics would have to pay the party it was suin_g's attorneys' fees while the case was pending.
That rule applies equally to all Managers who could get sued by Centurion Logistics.
8. The Union Pacific Rail Access Memorandum of Understanding between Union Pacific and Centurion Logistics attached to the Response as Exhibit "G" is a true and correct copy of the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between Centurion Logistics and Union Pacific Railroad Company that was executed on July 7, 2014.
9. The Commercial Real Estate Contract attached to the Response as Exhibit "H" is a true and correct copy of the T ract-1 Purchase Agreement, executed on February l2, 2014, by Montane Industries, LLC and on February 7. 2014 by Centurion Logistics LLC.
I 0. The Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC attached to the Response as Exllibit "I" is a true and correct copy of the Original Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC that was entered into on September 12, 2014, between Centurion Logistics LLC and CAM Oil and Natural Gas, LLC.
Amended Affidavit of Marc Marrocco MR.453 lL The Assignment of Contract attached to the Response as Exhibit "K" is a true and correct copy of the Tract- I Assignment between Centurion Logistics and Centurion Pecos Terminal , LLC executed on September 16, 2017.
12. The First Amended and Restated Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Tenninal attached to the Response as Exhibit "N" is a true and correct copy of the First Amended and Restated Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC entered into between Stampede Energy, LLC and Cennuion Logistics LLC in November of2014.
13. The Commercial Real Estate Sale Contract, attached to the Response as Exhibit "O" is a true and correct copy of the Tract-2 Purchase Agreement that was executed on October 17, 2014, between Zane Kiehne and Marrocco Ventures, LLC.
14. The letter attached to the Response as Exhibit "V" is a true and correct copy of the May 27, 2016 Centurion Terminals Demand Letter received by Centurion Logistics LLC.
15. The letter attached to the Response as Exhibit "W" is a true and correct copy of the letter that I sent to Union Pacific Railroad Company on behalf of Centurion Logistics on May , 2016.
16. Centurion Logistics did not authorize Calce to create or execute any of the following documents : a. The Unsecured Promissory Note for $ I .5 million, dated September 16, 2014, signed by John Calce. purportedly as "President" of Centurion Pecos, attached to the Response as Exhibit "M".
b. The Deed of Trust, dated January 6! 2015. signed by John Cake, purportedly as "Manager" of Centurion Pecos, in favor of Texas Capital Bank to secure
Amended Affidm•it ofMarc Marrocco MR.454 promissory notes in the amount of $750,000 to Ballengee lnterests, LLC , attached to the Response as Exhibit '"P".
c. The Deed of Trust, dated August 19, 2015, signed by John Calce, purportedly as ''Manager" of Centurion Pecos, in favor of Texas Capital Bank to secure promissory note for $1 ,500,000.00 to Ballengee Interests, LLC, attached to the Response as Exhibit "Q".
d. The Unsecured Promissory Note for $1.5 million, dated August 17, 2015, signed by John Calce, purportedly as "President" of Centurion Pecos, attached to the Response as Exhibit "S".
e. The Extension of Real Estate Note and Lien signed by John Calce, purportedJy as "Manager'' of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC, attached to the Response as Exhibit "U''.
f. Special Warranty Deed signed by John Calce on May 26, 2016, purportedJy as president of Cenrurion Pecos Terminal, LLC conveying approximately 176.659 acres of land owned by Centu1ion Pecos to Ballengee Interests, LLC ftled and recorded in Reeves County, Texas, on May 31 , 2016, as Instrument No. 16-06584 in the Reeves County public records and attached to the Response as Exhibit ''EE" .
g. Special Warranty Deed signed by John Calce on May 26, 2016, purportedly as "President" of Centurion Pecos conveying approximately 299.325 acres of land owned by Centurion Pecos to Ballengee Interests, LLC recorded in Reeves County, Texas, on May 31 , 2016, as Instrument No. l 6-06585 in the Reeves County public records and attached to the Response as Exhibit "FF".
Amended Affidavit ofMarc Marrocco :5 MR.455 h. Release and Conveyance Agreement, dated May 26, 2016, relating to the 299.325 acre tract, relating to August 17, 20 15 loan for $1.5 million, signed by James H.
Ballengee on behalf of Ballengee Interests, James Ballengee, and John Calce, purportedly as "P1·esidenf' of Centurion Pecos, attached to the Response as Exhibit "HH".
i. Release and Conveyance Agreement, dated May 26, 2016, relating to the 176.659 acre tract and that September 16, 2014 loan for $1.5 million, signed by James H. Ballengee on behalf of Ballengee interests, Jaines Ballengee, and John Calce, purportedly as "President" of Centurion Pecos and attached to the Response as Exhibit "GG".
J. Assignments of Personal Property, Warranties and Leases that were executed on May 26, 2016, by John Cake, purportedly as "Presidenf' of Centurion Pecos and by James H. Ballengee on behalf of Ballengee Interests, attached to the Response as Exhibit " II" and Exhibit "JJ''.
17. Centurion Logistics did not authorize the Promissory Note from Centurion Pecos to Centu1ion Terminals, LLC, dated November 15, 2015, that is referenced in the correspondence from Thomas Ramsey of Centurion Terminals, LLC to Centurion Pecos Tenninal, LLC, on May 27, 20 16, declaring Centurion Pecos in default of a purported November 15, 2015 note and demanding immediate payment of $237 ,975.10, which 1s attached as Exhibit "V" to the Response.
18. Cun-ently, Centurion Logistics does not have any assets, cash on hand, or other means to pay indemnification. expenses, defense costs, or attorney fees that are requested by the Defendants in this matter. Accordingly, I believe that any request for indemnification,
Amended Affidavit ofMarc Marrocco MR.456 payment of expenses, defense costs, or attorney fees is an attempt to shut down the litigation and prevent the Court from decirung the merits of Plaintiff's causes of action.
Amended Affidavit of Marc Marrocco MR.457 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me on this 8th day of December, 2017, to certify which witness my hand and official seal. ~~ ~ "'~~~!'.:fl,-:. JAMES ~AYLOR SHAW €°f(:.A.;'{<:·~ Notary Public, State of Texas ~*~ . '.?ff ''•1,,ftt,~'~ Comm. Expires 07-08-2020 Notary ID 130731546
Amended Affidavit of Marc Marrocco MR.458 ([KLELW³%´
MR.459 CAUSE NO. DC-16-07706 CENTURION LOGISTICS LLC, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF individually and derivatively on behalf of § CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL LLC, § a Texas limited liability company, § § Plaintiff, § § vs. § DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS § JAMES BALLENGEE, BALLENGEE § INTERESTS, LLC; JOHN CALCE; § CHRIS A. MOTT; TOM RAMSEY; § STAMPEDE TX ENERGY, LLC, § CENTURION MIDSTREAM GROUP LLC; § CENTURION TERMINALS, LLC; § CENTURION BROWNSVILLE § TERMINAL, LLC; JAMES HOCK; § JUPTTERMLP, LLC § § Defendants, § § B-44th JUDICIAL DISTRICT and CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL § LLC, a Texas limited liability company § § Nominal Defendant. §
AMENDED AFFIDAVIT OF ANTONIO ALBANESE STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF DALLAS § BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public. on this day personally appeared Antonio Albanese, who, being by me duly swoni upon his oath deposed and stated the foJlowing: J_ ''My name is Antonio Albanese, Treside at 6605 Gentle Wind Lane, Dallas, Texas 75284. I am over the age of twenty-one (21) years, have never been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, and am full y competent to testify in all respects.
Amended Affidavit of Antonio Albanese
MR.460 2. I make this affidavit in supp01t of Piaintij)"s Response to John Calce 's Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Counterclaim Against Centurion Logistics LLC (the ''Response")_ The following statements are true and correct and based upon my personal knowledge.
3. I am, and always have been, a member and Manager of Centurion Logistics, LLC, which in tum, is both the sole member and the sole Manager of Centurion Pecos Tenninal, LLC.
4. On June 27, 2016, Centurion Logistics, LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Terminal, LLC, filed Plaintiff's Original Petition (the ''Petition") in the 44th District Court of Dallas County, Texas, under Cause No. DC-16-07706.
5. On November 8, 2017, Centurion Logistics, LLC, individuaJly and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Terminal, LLC, filed Plaintiff's Amended Petition (the "Amended Petition") in the 44 1h District Court of Dallas County, Texas, under Cause No. DC-16-07706.
6. On December 8, 2017, Centurion Logistics, LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Tenninal, LLC, filed Plaintiff's Response to John Colee 's Amended Motion for Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Countercaim Against Centurion Logistics LLC (the "Response") in the 44th District Court of Dallas County, Texas, under Cause No. DC-16- 07706.
7. The Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement attached to the Response as Exhibit "D" is a true and co1Tect copy of the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement entered into on September 16, 2013, between TXC Energy LLC, Marc Marrocco, and Antonio Albanese. ln entering into the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement, it was never my intent in negotiating and executing the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement to indemnify or pay the expenses, defense costs, or attorney foes of the Managers of Centurion
Amended Affidavit ofAntonio Albanese MR.461 Logistics LLC that breached fiduciary duties to the Centurion Logistics LLC, nor was it my intent in negotiating and executing the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement to agree to reimburse or advance the expenses, defense costs, or attorney fees of a Manager for conduct that is not related to the business of Cenmrion Logistics LLC or conduct that is outside the scope of that Manager's authority. The indemnification language in the Centurion Logistics LLC Company Agreement qoes not mean, and has never meant, that Centurion Logistics would have to pay the legal fees of a Manager to defend himself in a lawsuit brought by Centurion Logistics itself, or to defend against claims by Centurion Logistics itself, that a Manager depleted Centurion Logistics of all or substantially all of its assets. rt certainly never meant that Centurion Logistics would have to pay the party it was suing's attorneys' fees while the case was pending.
That rule applies equally to all Managers who could get sued by Centurion Logistics.
8. The Union Pacific Rail Access Memorandum of Understanding between Union Pacific and Centurion Logistics attached to the Response as Exhibit "G" is a true and correct copy of the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between Centurion Logistics and Union Pacific Railroad Company that was executed on July 7, 2014.
9. The Commercial Rea] Estate Contract attached to the Response as Exhibit "H" is a true and correct copy of the Tract-I Purchase Agreement, executed on February 12, 2014, by Montane Industries, LLC and on February 7, 2014 by Centurion Logistics LLC.
10. The Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC attached to the Response as Exhibit "I" is a true and correct copy of the Original Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC that was entered into on September 12, 2014, between Centurion Logistics LLC and CAM Oil and Natural Gas, LLC.
Amended Affidavit QfAntonio Albanese MR.462 l l. The Assignment of Contract attached to the Response as Exhibit "K" is a true and correct copy of the Tract-I Assignment between Centurion Logistics and Centurion Pecos Terminal, LLC executed on September 16, 2017.
12. The First Amended and Restated Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Tennina] attached to the Response as Exhibit " N" is a true and correct copy of the First Amended and Restated Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC entered into between Stampede Energy, LLC and Centurion Logistics LLC in November of2014.
13. The letter attached to the Response as Exhibit ''V" is a true and correct copy of the May 27, 20 16 Centurion Terminals Demand Letter received by Centurion Logistics LLC.
14. Centurion Logistics did not authorize Calce to create or execute any of the following documents: a. The Unsecured Promissory Note for $1.5 million , dated September 16, 2014, signed by John Calce, purportedly as " President" of Centurion Pecos, attached to the Response as Exhibit "M".
b. The Deed of Trust, dated January 6, 2015, signed by John Calce, purportedly as "Manager" of Centurion Pecos, in favor of Texas Capital Bank to secure promissory notes in the amount of $750,000 to Ballengee Interests, LLC , attached to the Response as Exhibit "P,..
c. The Deed of Trust, dated August 19, 2015, s igned by John Calce, purportedly as "Manager" of Centurion Pecos, in favor of Tex.as CapitaJ Bank to secure promissory note for $1,500.000.00 to Ballengee Interests, LLC, attached to the Response as Exhibit "O".
Amended Affidavit o,fAntonio Albanese MR.463 d The Unsecured Promissory Note for $1.5 million, dated August 17, 2015 , signed by John Calce, purportedly as ''President" of Centurion Pecos, attached to the Response as Exhibit "S", e. The Extension of Real Estate Note and Lien signed by John Calce, purportedly as "Manager" of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC, attached to the Response as Exhibit "U" .
f. Special Warranty Dee-0 signed by John Calce on May 26, 2016, purportedly as president of Centurion Pecos Terminal, LLC conveying approximately 176.659 acres of land owned by Centurion Pecos to Ballengee Interests, LLC filed and recorded in Reeves County, Texas, on May 31, 20 l 6, as Instrument No. 16-06584 in tl1e Reeves County public records and attached to the Response as Exhibit "EE".
g. Special Warranty Deed signed by John Calce on May 26, 2016, purportedly as "President" of Centurion Pecos conveying approximately 299.325 acres of land owned by Centurion Pecos to Ballengee Interests, LLC recorded in Reeves County , Texas, on May 31 , 2016, as Instrument No. 16-06585 in the Reeves County public records and attached to the Response as Exhibit "FF".
h. Release and Conveyance Agreement, dated May 26, 2016, relating to the 299.325 acre tract, relating to August 17, 2015 loan for$ I .5 million, signed by James H.
Ballengee on behalf of Ballengee Interests, James Ballengee, and Jolm Ca lee, purportedly as ''President" of Centurion Pecos, attached to the Response as Exhibit «HI-I".
i. Release and Conveyance Agreement. dated May 26, 2016, relating to the 176.659 acre tract and that September 16, 2014 loan for $1.5 million, signed by James H. Ballengee on behalf of Ballengee Interests, James Ballengee, and John Ca lee,
Amended Affidavit of Antonio Albanese MR.464 purportedly as ·'President" of Centurion Pecos and attached to the Response as Exhibit "GO".
J. Assignments of Personal Property. Warranties and Leases that were executed on May 26, 2016, by John Calce, purportedly as " President" of Centurion Pecos and by James H. BalJengee on behalf of Ballengee Interests, attached to the Response as Exhibit "II" and Exhibit "JJ".
l5. Centurion Logistics did not authorize tJ1e Promissory Note from Centurion Pecos to Centurion TerminaJs, LLC, dated November 15, 2015, that is referenced in the correspondence from Thomas Ramsey of Centurion TerminaJs. LLC to Centurion Pecos Terminal, LLC, on May 27, 20 16, declaring Centurion Pecos in default of a purported November 15, 2015 note and demanding immediate payment of $237,975.10, which is attached as Exhibit "V" to the Response.
16. Currently, Centurion Logistics does not have any assets, cash on hand, or other means to pay indemnification, expenses, defense costs, or attorney fees that are requested by the Defendants in this matter. Accordingly, I believe that any request for indemnification, payment of expenses, defense costs, or attorney fees is an attempt to shut down the litigation and prevent the Court from deciding the merits of Plaintiffs causes of action.
Amended Affidavit ofAntonio Albanese MR.465 FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT -------- ''""''''' ~~~f.~tf'-::, JAMES l}YLOR SHAW %(*)~§Notary Publi~, State of Texas ~..,>.: ••.•;;_+'If~ Comm. Expires 07·08-2020 "'i~Of. ""\V,,. . . '''11111'' Notary ID 130731546
Amended Affidavit of Antonio Albanese MR.466 ([KLELW³&´
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$PHQGHG$IILGDYLWRI7UHYRU<RXQJ MR.470 14. The unsecured promissory note attached as Exhibit "S" to the Response is a true and co1Tect copy of that same Tract-2 Note that was attached as Exhibit 4 to the Calce Affidavit filed in support of the Cake MTV on September 20, 2016 in this 44lh District Court of Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. DC-16-07706.
l 5. The extension of real estate note and lien attached as Exhibit "U" to the Response is a true and correct copy of the Tract-I Note Extension, recorded as instrument number 15- 10258 in the public records of Reeves County, Texas on October 30, 2015.
16. The content attached as Exhibit "X" to the Response is a true and correct copy of the contents of www.centurionterrninals.com as it appeared on February 23, 2016 by using the internet archive archive.erg/web.
17. The deed of trust to secure assumption attached as Exhibit "Y" to the Response is a true and correct copy of that same Tract- I Deed of Trost to Secure Assumption, recorded as instrnment number l 6-04401 in the public records of Reeves County, Texas on April I I, 20 16, and attached as Exhibit 6 to the Calce Affidavit that was filed in suppo1i of the Calce MTV on September 20, 2016 rn this 441h District Court of Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. DC-16-07706.
18. The deed of trust to secure assumption attached as Exhibit "Z" to the Response is a true and correct copy of that same Tract-2 Deed of Trnst to Secure Assumption, recorded as instrument number 16-04402 in the public records of Reeves County, Texas on April 11 , 2016, and attached as Exhibit 7 to the Cake Affidavit that was filed in support of the Calce MTV on September 20, 2016 in this 44th District Court of Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. DC-16-07706.
19. The assump6on agreement attached as Exhibit "AA,. to the Response is a true and c01Tect copy of that same Tract-1 Assumption Agreement, dated April 6, 2016, that was attached
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25. The release and conv.eyance agreement attached as Exhibit " HH" to the Response is a true and correct copy of that same Tract-2 Release, dated May 26, 2016, attached as Exhibit to the Calce Affidavit filed in support of the Calce MTV on September 20, 2016 in tlus 44111 District Court of Dallas Cowuy, Texas, Cause No. DC-16-07706.
26. The assignment of personal property, warranties and leases attached as Exhibit "II" to the Response is a true and cotrect copy of that same Assignment that was attached as Exhibit ] 2 to the Calce Affidavit filed in support of the Calce MTV on September 20, 2016 in this 44tli District Court of Dalfas County, Texas, Cause No. DC-16-07706.
27. The assignment of personal property, warranties and leases attached as Exhibit "JJ" to the Response is a true and correct copy of that same Assignment that was attached as Exhibit 10 to the Ca1ce Affidavit filed in support of the Calce MTV on September 20, 20 16 in this 44th Disttict Court of Dallas County, Texas, Cause No. DC-16-07706.
28. The content attached as Exhibit "KK" to the Response is a true and correct copy ofth.e contents the www.jupilennlp.com website as it appeared on October 19, 2010.
Amended Affidavit of Trevor Young MR.473 FURTHER AFFJANT SAYETH NOT
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me on this 8th day of December, 20 17, to ce1tify which witness my hand and officiaJ seal.
,111111 '1-~'t;:'!.f.~l(.-, GRACE YBARRA BURRIS £~':°*":~~Notary Public, State of Texas ~~_k •. .•.·~~f Comm. Expires 05-15-2021 ..,.,~ff Of~'' '''''"''''' Notary ID 10004648
Amended Affidavit of Trevor Young MR.474 ([KLELW³'´
MR.475 - ·-- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - -- - --
COM PANY ACREEMEKT OF Centurion Logistics LLC a Texas Limited Liabilily Company Effective September 16, 2013
TllE MI·: ~IBERSHIP INT£lU~ S'fS REPRESENTF:D BY TlllS AGREF:MENT HA YE NOT BEEN REG ISTl':JH:D UNDER ANY SECURITIES LAW~ ANO MAY NOT BR SOLD, PLEOGF:D Oll OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ABSENT SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN F.XV-MPTJON THEREft~OM. Tiii( TRANSFER OF MEMBEHStllP INTERESTS IS FlJRTHER RESTlU CTE D BY ARTICLE X OF THIS AGREEMENT.
MR.476 Tr\BI .E OF CO~ T ENTS
Alfl'l(' Lf<: I l>EFINITIONS ........................................................................................................ I l. l . De lined Tcnns .......................... ............................................................................... l 1.2. C::;ngc ........................................................................... ...................................... ...... ~ ARrtCLE II ORGANIZATIO~AL MATTERS ...................................................................... S 2.1. l-'orn1atio11 ................................................................................................................ 5 2.2. Nnnie .......................................................... ............................................................. 5 2.J , Rcgistc:n:d Olfo:e and !\gent: Principal Oniel' ....................... ............... ................. 5 2.-L Tenn ..................... ................................................................................................... 5 2.5. Purposes .......... .... ..................................................................................................... 5 2.6. PO\\'C:rs ............................................................. ....... ....... ...... .................................... 5 2. 7. Co111pany Property ............................... ... ................ ................................................. 5 2.8. Initial Me111bcrs ................................................................... .................................... 6 2.9 Optil>nS LO Acquire /\dditionnl Un it s ...................... ......................................... ........ 6 2.10 Consent o l' Manngcrs ................................................ ............................................... 6 2. l I. Status of Managcr5 and :vkmbcrs .............................................. .................. ........... (l 2. 12. l Jnit Ccrt ilicatcs ........................... ........................................................................... 6 2. 1J. No Stale l.m' Partnership ..................................... ....... ................................ ............ 6 A RTI CLE Ill CAl>ITAL CO'.'ITR llHITIONS; CAPITAL ACCOUNTS .............................. 6 J. I . Initial Capital Contributions ............. .... ........................................................... ........ 6 3.2. t\ddi1ional Capital Cnmrihutinns ........................... ................................................. 6 .1...l . C't11Jl ltt l /\tc.:<Jlt11 ts .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ................ ...... .... ... .. .... .... . . ..... ..... . ... ......... . , . . ........ . . .. 7 J A. No Right to Return or or Interest on Cnpitnl Acctiu nt ............. .................. ............. 7 J.5. ~l c111t>cr l .01.1r1s ... ... .. . .... . .......... . .... . .............. ................................. ... .. . ... . ... .. ..... . . ...... 7 J.6. Mc111bcr Notes ........ ........................................................................ ..................... .... 7 ARTIC'L f: IV ALLOCATIOi\S AND OISTl~IB llTIOl\S ....................................................... 8 -LI . A llol'at inn of Pro lit or 1.oss ................. ......... ........ ................................................... 8 -L2. Distributions ol' Di stributable Cash ................... -. ........ ........................................... 8 ~.J. \Vithholding .................................................................... ......................................... 8 -l.4. 1.imitatio11 on Distrihutinns .................. .,.... , ............................ ........................ 8 4.5. No Righ t to l>arti tion or Di stributi on<> in Kind ......... ....... ............... ., ................. 9 A1rr1c·1, c;: v l\·lA N;\(; EJ\il EN'I' ................................................................................................... 1) 5.1 . Management and Cont rol of'( ompany nusirn:s:) .................................................... 9 5.2. Dekgation ul' t\u t horit~ ......................................................................................... I 0 5.J. l.i111 itations on l\ lanager t\u thoril) ................................... .................................. ... 10 5.-t. Reliance ....... ................................................................................................... ..... .. I 0 5.5. Co111rc 11sa lin11 and E:xpcn<>CS nr ~vlcmhc rs and t\lanrigcrs ..................................... I 0 5.(1 , ~t irndard s ol' Manager n11d Member ( '011dt11..:1. ........ .... .... .. .... ......... .. .... .. .... .... ... ..... Io Co \I I'\"' i\ c.1a. .: \ H~ '> I OF c ~. "I l I{ 10 '> Lo <: · ~ 11( " L L C I' \(,I. i
MR.477 5. 7. Resignal il>n. Rcmo\'a l. and Rcplaccmc111 of Manngcr ...............,... ........... ......... ... l I ARTICLE VI LIABILITY AND 1 1\ DE~l~IFI C ATIO N ....................................................... 13 6. 1. I.imi tation of J. inbi li l) .................................. .. ... .................................................... I J 6.2 . l11dcmn ific nlio11 b) Com pany ................................................,............................... 1J 6.J . Conduct Nill Protected .... ..................................... ..................... ............................ 13 .4. 1nsurance .................... ..... ........ .. .............. ........................................................ ...... 1-l 6.5 . Sun·ival ................................... .......... ......... .......... ................................... ........ ...... 1-l ARTICLE VII BOOKS AN D RF.CORDS; REPOl~TS .......................................................... 1-t 7. l. M aintennnce of and i\ Ct.:CSS to Books and Rccords ............... ................................ 14 7.2. Fiscal Yea r. ........................... ....... .. .......... .............................................................. 14 7.3 . Financial a1H.l Opl'rali ng Rqmrls ......... ........................................................... ..... .. 14 7.4. Tax Reports ........................................................................................................... 15 7.5. ·1·ransm ission of Co111munica1 ions ........................................................ ............... .. 15 t\lfl'l(' LE Vlll T AX ;\-lA-rT ERS ............................................................................................. 15 8.1 . Tax Clnssi lication .... ............... ... ..................................................... ....................... 15 8.2. Co1npany Returns ................. ......... ........... ... ............................... ........................... 15 8.3. Ta:-: Elections ........................... ...... ...... .... ....................................... ............ .... ....... 15 8.4. Cnn sistc11t Rcporling ....................... .. ... ..... ......................................................... ... 16 8.5. rax Proccc<l ing$ ........... ......... ................. ....................................... ...... ................. . 16 8.6. Information and Documc111s to Company ............................................................. 16 A l~ T I C LI( IX MEETINGS Ai'il> VOTl~ G OF \'lEMBE RS ................................................. 17 9. 1. lvh:cti ngs ...................................................... ................. ,........................................ 17 .~. Voling ................................................................................. ................................ ... 17 ARTICLE X TRANSFER OF MEMBF.RSlllP INTERESTS ............................................... 17 I0. 1. Li mitation o n l'ransfi:rs ...... .............. ....... ................. ...................................... .... ... 17 I0.2. Pcnnitlcd I nlnsl'cr or ~vkrnbcr'>h i p Interest ........................................ ................ .. 18 I0.J. Co ndi tions to Penniltl'd 1·rn11s fl' rs l} I. i'vlcmhcrshi p lntnc..:sts ............................ .. ... I <) I 0.-L 1 ~ ni:c ti' L' Dat\'.': D istrihu li11ns. ................ .............. ...................................... ......... ... I9 I 0.5. 1·rn nsli.:ro1" s Obiigations .. .... ...................... ............... ...... .................................. .. ... 20 I 0 .<>. Assignee ·s Rights and Ob i ig.at ions............ ... ............................... ......................... 20 I 0.7. E rrcct and Cn 11 scquen c1.·~ o l' Pruhibikd T ransfer .. ...... .. ..................... ............... 20 I CUL A gn.:i: menls 01· Spnt1<;l': Snk \ lanagcmcn1 (\111m1uni l: f>r(>pcrl~ ...... .................. 21
ARTIC LE XI ,\l>Ml SSIO~ OF NEW \1E\·IB ERS ............................................................... 2 1 11.1 . Subs1i1 utcd l'vkrn bcrs ... ........ .. ........ ....... ................. ... ... ............................... ........... 21 .2. Addit io nal ~vk mbcrs .. .......... ......................... .. ....................... ................ ..... ... ...... .. 22 ARTI CLF: XI I \VITI ll>RA WAL OR IH~ MOVAL OF 'IK\tlBERS ..................................... 22 12. 1. \Vi1hd ra\\'al or jvk mbcrs .. ......................... ............................................................. 12 12.2. Rcmowl of" \!!embers ..... ................... ... ... .. ........., .................................................. 23 C o\11• ' ' ' A<.1u .1·: \1t:' 1 01· Cl '11 1uo' l.oc 1-.. 1 t< ' L LC I' \(; I. ii
MR.478 12.3. Optional R~demption of Membership I ntc rest .............. ........................................ 24 12.4. St<1Ltts of fo rmer Member .................. .................................................................... 24 ART ICLE XIII WINDING CP AND TERMINATlON ......................................................... 24 13.1 . Evt:nts Requiring Windi11g Up ....................................................................... ....... 24 13.2. Winding Up Procedures ................................................................................... ..... 24 13.3. Continuati on Without Winding Up ....................................................................... 25 13.4. I.iquidation of Assets and /\pplication and Distribution or Pn>c eeds ................... 25 .5. Certificate of Termination ..................................................................................... 26 .6. Rcinstatc1ncnt .......... .............................................................................................. 26 A lffl(~ LE XIV YA L U.I\l'ION .................................................................................................. 26 14.1. Fair Value of Company Property .......................................................................... 26 14.2. Fair Valt1c of Membership Interest . ................................................................ ...... 27 ARTl CLE XV GENERAL PROVISIO:"IS .............................................................................. 28 1S. l. /\ n1cndn1cnts............................................................................ .............................. 28 15.2. Notice ..............,.................................................. -................. ................................ 28 15.3. Governing Law: Consent to .Jurisdiction ................... ............. .......................... ..... 29 15.4. \Vaiver ............. ............................... ... ....... ............................................................. 29 15.5. Ent ire J\grl!c1ncnt ................................................. ................................................. 29 15.6. Successors and Assigns ...................................... .............. .. ................................... 29 15.7. Third-Panics ................................... ....................................................................... 29 15.8. Sevcrabil ity ................................ ............................................................................ 29 I 5. 9. Cc)nstruc:tion ............................................... ............................................ ......... ...... 29 15. l 0. Execution of' Agn:e1rn:nt.. ........................... ........................................................... 30 I S. 11 . Further 1\ ssuranccs ................................................................................................ 30 I 5. l 2. Pov•er of J\llorney ................................................................................................. 30 EXHIBIT A ME\.1BERS' CONTRIBLITlONS AND PERCENTAGE INTE IH:S-rs ......... 32 l~ XHlBIT B SPOUSAL JOJNOER AND CONSENT ............................................................... l APPENDIX A PRI NCIPLES OF ALLOCATION ............................................................... A-1 .'\. l In troduct ion ........................................................................................................ /\.-1 A.2 Dclinitions ............................................................................................ ............... ;~-\ A.3 Capital 1\ccuunts ......................................................... ...................... .................. A.-4 A.4 J\llocntions of Net Profit and Net Loss ....................................... .. ................... ... /\-) /\ .5 Tax ;\ !locations ............................................................... ................................. ... 1\-8
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MR.479 c o rvlPANY .-\GnEID IE l\T OF CENT t:IUON LOGISTI CS LLC l'11is ngreemc111 (""Agreement"·) is entered into clTcclhc as or September 18. 20 IJ (till' ··Effccti\c Date··). hy lhe persons identilied on the signature pagc(s) hcn:o r. RECITA LS 1\ . 1"11c Company was frmncd pursuant to a Certi ticatt· of Formatint1 tiled wi th the Sctrdmy nf"Stale or thc Stale of Texas cllective ns ol'Scptcmber 16. 2013.
B. The pnrtics desire to provide for lhe regu lation and mann~e rn cnt nf the ~1 1Tnirs of the Co1111xrn) nccording to this /\grcemt?tll and the Code. l\0\\'. l l IERl:FORE. the panics agree as fo ll uws: ARTICLE I O t<: FI N ITIO~S
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1°111..' l~)l l owing defini tions and the tkli11itirrns set fort h 111 ~rn1c1H.fo: 1\ to this 1\grccment. nppl) ll) the lenn~ used in lhis Agreement !'or all purposes.
··Atlt!itional Capital Contribution·· means the sum or cn~h and th1..· Fair Value nr an~ properly rnntributcd 10 the Cumpany \\.i th n.~spcct tn a Mt:mlx:rsllip lntl'rcst as permitted under this !\gn:l'rncnt, hul dm.:s not include an Initi<ll Capi tal Contribu litrn .
.. Additional Member·· means n person who m:qu ircs <i Membership Interest lh1111 lhc Co111pt111) in cxt:hangc for u Capital Contribu tion ;111d is adm itted lti lhc Cornpnny ns a Mcrnbl'r pt1rs11a11l lo Sedion 11.2 aner the l ~ lli.:c t iH· Dnll:'.
··:\fliliatc'" means a person \\ho directly or indirl't.:ll) ct111lrol s. i:;; cnnlro lleJ by. or 1s under el1111111nn contrn1 \\ ith the pcrs,>n in question.
·· ~\t!.rccmcnt· · means thi> :\gn:c1nc11L ,is it may be rnncndctl. suppkrnentcd or resta ted from lime (t1 time.
·· !\ssiunee·· means a pcrsnu Ill \\ hom a ~kmhcrshi p J 1111..·rcsl has bcL'll trnnsll:rrcd b: a \ ·kmhcr ~ir 1\ssig11cc in a Pcrmiltcd rranskr. or in a Prohibited l'rt1nsfl·r that the Compan: is 1\:quircd h) la\\ lt1 rt'<:t1gni1c. but" ho has not b1..·conw a :Vlc111 l\:r. ··C:api 1al (\1ntribulion .. means lhc st11n or the Initial Ctp ital Contrihutinn and Additional Cnpital Contributions. if an~. wilh n:spct:l tn a ivk111hcrship Interest.
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MR.480 ··ce11[1icatt: or Fonnation .. means the ccniticate of formation fikd \\ ith respect to tht' C11111p<lll> as provided in Section 2.1. as sw.:h ccrlilicak' may be cnrrcclcd . amended. or rcstntcd.
··certificate or Membersh ip Intcrest'· 111cans a ccni limtc n.: prcscnti ng. each l\•kmbcr' s ~·kmbcrship I ntcrest in a lotm approved b) the Managers.
··code .. means the Tcx11s Brn.;incss Organi1.ntions Cmk. as anwndcd from time ro tinh.'. and any successor law .
.. C'llllll?J!.!.l{. mean~ the limitt:<l liability company formed pursuant to the C<:rtilicatl!" or Format ion.
··control .. mi:ans the possession. dirc1:tly or indirectly. or the pmwr to direct or cause the di rec ti on or the managemc1H and pol icics nr a person. \\'hcthcr through O\\ ncn;hi p of ,·ot ing sc1.:urit ics. by conlrnct. nr otherwise.
··Dama~·· means nny c:q1cnsl' or loss ( i11duding any court costs. judgment. or sl'ltkmcnt payment. penalty. linc. tax. and rcasonubk allornc) ·s fees or other dispute resoluti on costs) paid QI' irn.:urrcd in connection with m as a t:nnsequcncc ol' nny Proceeding. nd or on) insurann.' or other rcco\'cries rccc- iwd by the lndcmnilicd Port) \Yith rcspcel to the foregoing .
.. Distributnbk Cash .. menns the <.:ash and <.:ash l'q11 ivuk11 ts held by the Con1pan) tdl'tl'rmin ~d in m:cordance \\'ith its w.:countin~ polit:iL·s for reporting cash flo\\'S). less nn) :1mou111 o r such cnsh that the Managers determine shoulJ be rctni1ml 1'-ir the reasonable current and rutun:: needs or the C'nmpa11) business.
.. l: rtcl:livc lJutc·· means the l'll~c1ivc date nl this Agrccme11l as sct l'orth 111 l ht introduction to this 1\gt'l.~l·mc1H .
.. )jtir V;1!.ll~·· mcnns. with respect In an asset. its Fair Ynluc ddcrll)incd ncctwding lo t\nic lt: X IV.
··Formal ion Dntc·· means the cffcL:li,·c tlntc ot' the original <. crli licalc ~11 · 1·orrnatio11 ol. the Compi111) .
.. lndemnilied Pcrsoq .. means (<t) ~1 rvkrnbcr <\r .\-;signc1C: (bJ a Manngcr. (f) n l.iquida\(1r (ii. a n~ l: (d) n11y .Affiliate ur the Co111p:111). n i'vkmlx'r or Assig.111:c. <1 iv!anager.1.11 a l.iq uidnlor: <111Ll (l') any go\·L·rning pcr~nn , orliccr. emp l o~ l'C. agent. or o\\llCr of lhc Company. a Membe r or Assignee. u ~tanager. a I.i quidntor. 11r any :\rliliall' or any of lhl' 1111\.'g.ning. 1\ pcrs1111 is :rn lndcmnilicd Person \\hclhcr 1>r nnt such person has the status required to be an lnd cnmiticd l\:rson al the lime any Prm:ccding is made l1t' m:iintnincd as dc~ nib ed in Aniclc YI or '11 lhc time any amend1rn:nl tn this 1\grccmcnt is prnp<1scd limier Section 15 .1 .
.. ltH.!c...: Rutc.. mcans thl· rntc spcc iltl·d in scctinn ~0~.002 of the Tc'\as 1-'innncc ('(1tk
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MR.481 ··Initial Capit<ll Contribution·· 1111:ans lhl:.' Sllll1 of any cnsh and tht' F;iir Value or <lll~ propl'rl) contribuk'd LO the CompHn) b) n Nkmber with respect lo a Membership l nlert:sl in connection\\ ith lhc original issuant:l' or the ivkrnber~hip ln1ercs1 b:- the Company as set forth on Exhibit A or determi ned pur:rnnnt to Scdlon 11.2 .
.. Initial Member~·· is delined in St!ct ion 2.8.
··1, R .C~.. means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. as amended. or any ~utcessnr thereto .
.. Liquidator·· is defined in Section !3.2(b).
"i'vlanager" 1m:ans thl' person designall·d as m~magl'r of the Company in the Certi litatc or I mmation. nny person \\ho becomes a Manager hcr0undcr. including a reph1cement Manager. and the :'vh:mbcrs "hen they arc w.:Ling. pursuant to Scction_;i~li..£1. in each l.'ase in such person·" t.:i1pacity as Manager and l'or the period that such person has suc h capa<:ity. ··Mana~ .. means all persons lhal arc designated as n Manager. colb.:1i vcl).
··i-vtanda lor\' Dislribulillll.. 1111:·;1ns any dislributinn lhnt a Mt.:mbcr is c1Hitkd 10 rccci\e and as to'' hi ch the Member has alta ined the status or n creditor under Section I 01 .207 t)r the Cntk .
.. \,lt'mbcr" means any pLTSOn idenlilicd as a member on r:xhibit i\. and any other person ur " ·ho becomes n mt:mbcr the ('nm puny ptirsunnl ln this J\gn:emcnt. ,,·hn has not ceased Ln be a tvkniher. ··\ilcmbers·· means all persons llmt arc tvkmbcrs. colh:cti\'cly.
··\-kmber Nn1~·· is deliiicd in Section J.6.
··jvtcmbcrship IJ11crcst"' means " Member's or 1\ssigne~" s {.'conumit: interest in the Company. The term includes the Mc111hl'r's or Assignee·.;; right to n:ecive allocations nl' prnlits and losses and distributions as dl'st:ribed i11 Article lV. and t)\hcr rights and oblignt ions umkr thi:-.
Agreement nr the Codi..: or an Assignee \\·hn has not been admitted as a Member, but dues 111.)t include any right lo pnrticipate in 111nnngc111cnt or any other right reserved umkr this 1\g.rcemcnt ur the Code o:clusi,·c l ~ to a j·vtcrnbi.:r. .. Percentage lmcrest"' menns. as In an)' Member or Assignee. the ~vk111hership Interest nl' the Member or AssignL'c expressed us a pcrL·cnl<lgc. '' hich pcrct.·111agc shall bi: di:tcrrni11L'd !'rom lime to ti111c by di\'iJing thc number or l.'nib held by sueh :Vlctnbl.'r or 1\ssignec b:- tlh.' l :nib held b~ al l vlcrnbers arid 1\"sigl1l'L':-> .
.. Permitted rransli:r'' rnem1s nn y lrnnsl'cr o f a ~kmhcrship Intere st th\11 is describ\.'d 111 Section I0.2.
··ProcceditH.!... rnenns la) n n~ lhrcntcnetl. pending. or Cl1tnpkll'd action or other proceeding. \Yhether ci\ ii. crim inal. ndrninislrati\c. nrbi1rnliYc. l ) r inn:stiguthe: 1h) an appeul or any such proccr:ding: nnd (c) an inquiry or in\'Cstigatitrn that could kad lo any sw:h proceeding.
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MR.482 .. Prnhibitl.'d l'nu1stcr .. means any trans ll:r of a :vtcrnhcrship lntl'n::-;t that is not n f>l'rmilll'd t'ranskr.
··[{cquisitl' l'<.:rccnlal!e·· ll1L'<ll1S one nr lH lll\! i\'kmbcrs owning more thnn scwtll) li\l.' pt'rccnl (75 .0%} or the Percc111age Jntere.sts O\\ lled b~ all Vkmbcrs entitled 10 \'Ole 0 11 lhe particular issue .
··Subst itull..'d :vtcm bcr'' means a person \\hO is ndmi ttc<l tL'> tl Member lo the Comp<m~ pmsunn l ttl Section 11 . I \\ ilh rcspt:ct ln the transfer of nn cxisting ~-km lx:rshi p lnterl'st. .. ll nits" mc;.ins uni ls or Membership Interest in the Cornpnny.
I ..2. Lls;tUl' .
In this 1\ greem~lll. unless a cll.'ar contrary int<.:mion nppenrs: (a) the si ngulal' 1Hm1ber intludcs the plural number and\ itl.' \C t"'·>a:
lb) rd'crcncc lo <lll) pe rson incl udes sut h person's suc<.:csso rs and a ~sigm. bul. i r nppl icabk. uni ;.- iI' su<.:h successors and assigns are nol proh ihitctl b) this !\gn:L'ment. and rd<.:n.:11cc lo a person 111 n pnrlicul ar cn pnc i l~ excludes such rwrsl)n in an:- nthcr capac ity or ind iv id ual I,.: (c) rekrcnce lo any gender includes the ollK·r genc.kr mid the neuter: (d} rd~rl'ncc to an) agreement l)I' nthcr doc umc111 1111:an:.; :rnch agn.:cmcnt or nlhl..'r dlll't1 m c n1 as amrntk•d nr modi tied and in effect lh1m time IO tillll': (c) rclcrl·nn' lo any srntute. rt:gulation. or ot her legal reqt1irL·tncn t means such kg.al requirement as amcnd ~d. mntl ilied. codi tied. replaced. or rcctWL'ted. in "l10le t11· in part. and in effec t 1·rnrn time lo time. i ncludi ng rules and n:gulations promulg::itcd thcn..' t111tkr. and rdl:rcnn: uny SL'ction or other pro\'ision or any legal n.:quirc mcnt means that prMisit111 or such lcgn l rcq uiremL'lll from ti111c 10 time in <.:flccl nnd constituting the substant in: <lmendmcnl. nwdilicMion. cnd ilication. 1\.·plnccment. or rcenm: lm<.:nt t\r suth scctio1\ or other pro,·ision: ( I) ··1icrcu11dn... ··hl'rco C ··hereto ... and \Yurd s o l' simi lar impul't re for to this 1\grccllh.:111 as a " hole anti nnt to any partirnl nr i\rticll'. Sccti<lll. 1Jr other prm ision hcl'L'\1f: (gl ··irn:lutling·· (and \\ith rnrrclnti\'C meaning ··i11c ludc··1 mean~ incl uding \\'ithuul litn iti ng till' gl.'ncrali l) 0 1· ,\ll) tkscriptio n preceding. sul: h term:
(i I \\ il h l"L'Specl to the determ ination or any pcriud 1lf linK'. ··fro1n" 11K'llll$ "from and im·luding.. and .. tn·· ll1l'ans .. tn but excl uding.. : and
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MR.483 Li) n.:ll:rcm:cs to ag.n:erncnts or other documents r~·fr r as m.:1 1 to all addend<!. e:-;hibits. schctlu ks. rw amcmlmcnts therl..'to.
ARTICLE II Ol~GANI ZAT IO:'\T A I . MATTERS 2. t _ Formatitlll· !'he Company ''as lhnncJ pmsuant hl the ('i::l'lilkatc olTon11atio11 or thL' Cnmpuny tiled with till' lexas Sccrctnry ol' State effective as or the Formation Date. -i Nnme. The Company's name is as sd t{.1rlh i11 thl..' Certilication ol' Formation.
The Mnnagers may change thl..' Cornpnny nainc at nny time without the approval or any tvkmhcr b~ tiling a Certiticalc or Amendment. The Managers shall prmidc notice of thl' change tn nil :"vkmbers. I he Compt111) ·s business may be i.:11nduc1cd under i1s nainc and/or uny other mime or liHlllL'S dccmt•d addsahle by the Mnnagcrs. The iVlanag,ers shnll C<IUSC to lK' C~l.'Clltcd iltld Ii led or record all assumt:<l or lictilious nanw n:rtilicates required by la\v. 2.Y. Registered Onice and Agent: Principal Onicc.
ca) The stree1 address or the ini1i:1I registcn.:d oflke or the Company in Te:-:as and the nnme or the initial registered ngent ot' the Comp<1ny ari: as sd for th in the (\:rtilica le or FormatiL)ll. ·1he :Vlanagers 111ay change the Company's registered nl'lice or n:gistered agenl at any time b) filing a Change or Rl'gisten.:d /\gent and/or Registered Oniec as provided in the or Cmk. The Managers shall pwvide notice th1.: thangL' lo all ~kmbers .
(b) lhe address or the principal onicc or lhL' Comp;111y in the l.fnikd States \\here rl.'l·nrds arc lo be kl·pt or nu.Ilk avai lable tmdl'r SL'<.:lion 101 .501 ur thi.: Code shall he as ddermined by the Ylanngcrs. The ~l nnagers may changi: the C'nmpany·s principal oftice in the l lnill.'d Stales al uny time upon notice to the Members. I he Company shn ll keep at its reg.is1en:d oni<.:c and mnkl' uvuilnblc to a \ikmbn on rl'asnnahk r~qw.:sl the strcl'l nddn:ss ul' the Cnmp:1ny·s prirn:ipal llrficc in the lJnitcd ~!ates.
2.-l.l"crm. J he Compan) \\ill i.::-;isl pcrpc1uall) and \\ill continue until tcnninated in n<:cLmhlncc ''ilh /\nick XI II.
2.). !J1n1oscs. rl1L' purposes nr the Cnmpan~ ari: tn c11g.agc in :111) actiYities thm arc pL·rrniued under ;ippli<.:abk IH\\:-,.
] .u. l'tl\\Cr::.. Subjccl lo a11~ limi1a1ions in th is 1\grc:c111e1n. thc C.. umpany may exercise the pll\\ er 11.1 do an) nnd a II acts rcasonably rdHtl'd w its purptlS1.>;.
2.7. Compan\' Pro pert\ .
(n) :\ll Cnmp:iny prnperl) slrnll bl:' n\\llcd in the ll<lmc oflh1: Colnptlll)" anJ not in lht> 1wrnc of an: \1emhl'r. N11 tvlernbcr or 1\ssi~nl.:'e will IHI\\' <lll) i11lL'n;-.;1 in <.;uch Compan) prnpert) :-.11lch b\ r1.:asn11 or the \.lcmhe1"s s1nll1s as a Member.
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MR.484 (b) rhc \lilnilgcrs shnll dcpo$it or ill\'CSt all funds of the.: CtHnpnny in an ;H.:counl or <ICl:Ollnts in lhe ll<llnC nr the Company. No runds olhcr than the funds ur the Compnn) tnH) be deposi ted therein. The funds in stlch accounts shall be used cxdusi,el) for the business nr the Cnmpany (including dislributinns lo the .Yll.:'mbers) nnd mn~ be \\ithdr<mn unly by persons apprm·cd by the rvtanagcrs.
2.8. lnilial ~kmbers. In eonnet:Liun "ith the for111a1 ion or the Company. th1.· persons executing this Agreemen t ns of the Lffcetin! Dale (.. lnilial Members") arc adm itled to the Company ns l'vtembcrs. The 1wmbcr or L;nits held by each or the Initial l\.lcmbers as nr th1.· l·Jfceti,·e Date are sci ro11h next to the Initial ;vtcmb~rs' 1rnmcs tHl Ex hi bit··/\ ...
2.'>. Consent or fvlcmbcrs. Faeh p.:rsnn executing this /\grel.'mcnt consents to the admis~ion as members in the Compan) al l t)(' thc Initial Members and all l)thl.'r persons who are Members as or the date sui.;h person t:Xl'.tlltt:S this /\grccmcnt and run her l'.Onsents lo the issuance of nclditional l !nits as provided in Scctilln .2.9.
2. 10. Status of Ma nagers and Members. htept as othcr\\'ise provided by 1his Agreement. lhc Managers haw lhi: status. rights. and nhl igations L'f a manager in a limited liabilil) cornpan) as set forth in the Code. and each Mcmbt:r has thi.: slntus. rights. and obligations ora member in a limited liabi lity t.:mnpnny as set fo rth i11 th1.: Code. 2. \ I. l Jn it Cqtilicalcs. l·:ach :Vkmber' :s Units mny be rqm:scntctl by a \ Inil CertiliL:atc.
11· Unit Ccrtilicatcs nrc issued. cn~h llnit (\·nilicatc shnl l bi: numbl.!rcd and registered in 1he r1.'l'.Ords of the C't1mpn11y ns th1.·y arc issued. and signed by any or the Managers. I hc holder nf ttll) Unit CerLi lieak shall prnmpll) noti(' the Company ur any loss or destruction t)!' th.: ccrtificak. and the rvlnnagcrs shal l cause a replacement L:erl ificnte Lo be issu1.·d to thl.! holder upon or recei pt nl· sali sl!1ctory t:\'itlcn<.:c the loss. de.st ruction . or mu1ilation nr the cerli llcntc and satisfodion of other l'l'. llS()llilble 1.:nnditions.
1.12. f\o Stntc La\\' Partnership. l'he l\tkmbcrs intend that the Compnn) is not a p<1rtnc.:rship or joint n~nture. nnd that no ~vlanngl.'r nr Member is a partner or a joinl ,·entut·L•r tll an; nther \lnnngcr nr Member for any pmpo:,,cs other thun income la\ purposes. 1'\n prm·ision orihis 1\gri:1.:rnl.'nt tn<l) be cnnstnied to suggest otherwise.
ARTICLE III Ci\PITAL CO~TRIBl'TIO~S; (' ,\r'ITAI. A< ('Ol 'NT S .'.I. lni liul Cnpitn l Contri buliuns. FaL:h :vlc mbet"s lniti<d Capilttl C.'nnu-ihulinn is "1..'.l forth on Exhibit A.
3.2. i\dditio11al Capital Conlrihu1ions. 1\ Member is 1101 required to nwkc 1\dditinnal l'npiial Cnnlrilrnliuns In 1he Compan) . >Jo ivkrnlK·r has the right or is pcrmiltt:d lo 111nkc Addi til>ll<ll Cnpit:-11 C'nntribulions unkss (a) all 0f 1hc Manng~rs and a Requisite Pcr<.:cntag.c npprmes Slll'.h 1\ddi1innal Capitn l CnnlrihutiLlll alkr notice Ill nl l ~kmhers or (i) lhl? !l!l1()Llnl or the 1\dditional Capital Contribution lu bt: madl' and (ii) olhLT mah.:rial information relevant lo the E~111111 t ,\ 1l~OS l:h~:_1~ 20 1 I
MR.485 proposed :\dditiunal Ct1pital Con1ribu1im1. and (b) all \ kmhl'rS arc nffo rdcd an opportunity to
par1icipatc in llll' Additional Capital Contribu1ion in accordancx wi1h their relaliYc J>l'n:l'nlage Imcrcsts.
3.3 . Capital Accounts. Thl' Company sha ll establish a separale C1pitnl 1\ccOlllH for l.'ach Jlvkmber and 1\ssig.11cl'. rill' Capital /\ccounts shall be nrnintaincd accordi ng to 1hc or pro\'isions Appendix t\.
3.-L No Right lo Rl'turn or or Interest on Cnpital Account. Nn Membn may demand or rccci,·c the n:turn r'11' its Capital Contributinn or any portinn or i1s Capi1nl /\e<:tH1nl. except as prm ided in thi s Agret•ment and thl' Code. The ~vlanagcrs do not ha,·e any personal liability 11.w lhc repayment of any Cupital Contributions or any tvkmbcr. No intcrcst \\·ill accrue or be paid "ith n.:sp~<:t LO thc Capit<tl ('{1111ributio11s or Capital t\c<:ount or any Member.
3.5. Mc:mb~1 l.~ oans. Sul~ject tl} the apprnv<il nf ;"!JI of the Managers. the Company ma~ b<HrO\\- money from one: or nwrc Mi:mhtrs to the e:xte.nt the Managers deem approprintc tn the conduct or the Company business Oil tL'rms that 1.:omply with thi: requirements or Section 5.6(1.:j (relating to related party trnnsnct ions). The amount of any loan lll<lde to the Company hy a ~vkmbcr \\'ill not constitute a Capital (.'ontributinn or othe1'\\'ise affect surh Member's Capital Account M ;vlcmhcrship lntercsl.
3.<i. Member Notes. In tormection with the execution of this /\grcc111e11t. 1he Company cxpe1.:ts lo issue promissory nntcs tu certain tvkmb~rs in con11cdio11 '' iI h assets thnt thl.' l\lkmbcrs han: tnmsll.·1T1.·d 10 the (\1111pany or expenses that the Members ha\ L' incurrl'd nn bl'halr ol' the Compun) ("\ikmber Nutl.':(). For ledernl irn:nme tax purpnsl's. the l'vkmbers intend tlinl each Mc111bcr l\otc be clmrnt.:ll'ri/ccl as a prcCern.:d mcmbcrship intl'.resl (1.:quity) in th1.· Company. that a holder's rig.ht ti) any interest or original issue discount on 1hc Membt:r Nl}le be charndcri1.ed as a right to a Jis1ributive share 01· Company income antl not as a guarnn1ccd p<1y111cnt under l.l{.C. Section 707(c}. and that all payments ''ith respect to the Member Nole be char:1<:teri7-ed as a distribution \\'itli n:~pec.:l to a nwmbi.:rship inlcrcsl. 1\llrn:atinns or profit or loss and tax items as provided in Section 4.1 um! Si.:c1ion A.5 or Appendix /\ shal l be adjusted ns netcssmy. as dctennim:d by the ivla nngers. to rcllcct th(' prcll:rred 111cmbt'rship interest di:i:llled lo bc hdd b) lht' holdl' l'S ur lhe ~lc111bcr t\otes. For thi~ purpose. lhe ivkmhl'rs intend that Olli) llL't prolil nr 1wt loss. and nnly nel laxahle incnrne nr lnss (rather tlwn itL'111S lhcrl'ol). fr1r an) nllnca1in11 period" ill he ,,lln<:iltcd \\ith rc"pect tn the f\.kniher \Jotcs. FM l'.'\<Hnplc. ii' llh.'rc i::i net Wx;1hk inL"OlllC for lhl' period from the issUl' date ~1r thL'. Mt>111b-:r >J~HL' S tlm1ug.h thl! end nr 2()0\J. it i:- inti:ndeu that su<:h net 1<1.xuhk income ''ill be nl lllcated to the tvkmber ~oles holders tn the cxlcnt tit' an) a1.:cn1L·d interest nr original issue discount nn the r1vlc111bt'r !\oles. and ii' ther~ is a net taxnblc loss !or :;ueh pcriml. it is i 11L1.:m_k d thnt such net ur\:abk loss "i 11 be al located lirst to lhl' f\.Jcmbcrs [() the l'Xll.'lll or th\.·i r l'apital Cont ributions and lhc11 ln till' holders nr the!\ kmbcr l\otcs.
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MR.486 ARTICLE IV Al.l.OCATIO~S A:'<ll> IHST RIB l!TlO NS 4.1 . /~lloc:u i on or Prnlit or I . us~. Subjett to Section 3.6. Co111p;111y prolits and lossc!:> ~hnll he nllocatcd among thi: Members nnd Assignees in accordanl.'.e \\ ith the 1wo' isions ot' QPJJt:ndix 1\ m as is dr tcnnint.?d by the Managt:rs. lhe 1vkmbers an: ~l\\'\11'1.'. of the income tax consequences nf the nl IOC<llions.
4.~ . Distributions of' Distributable Cash.
( ;1} l:'. xcept a~ 1)1hc1'\\'ise provided in Set:Lion 4.3 ( rdat ing lt1 \\ ithholding}. Section 4.4 (relati ng to li111ililtions on distrihutinns). or Section 13..+ (rel<lling to liquidating distributions). nny Di stributabk Cash ';)hil ll be: distributed nol later thnn the 30 da) aticr the end oreach li scn l quarti:r lo tlw iVkmbL'rs nnd Assignees according to their Pi.:-n:L·ntage lntcn:sts unless otherw ise determined by the \ilnnagers. lhe Managers may providt.: for ;i record date \\'ith respect to distributinns.
(bl To the extcn l it nrny lawfully do so. the Con1p1my shall 11\~1k e dislributions Lo Members and t\ssignecs in w:curdam:e with Section 4 ..2(aJ and Section 13 ...t(a)(ii iJ nt such times and in such amounts ~•s the Managers detrnninc is suflicient to enable Members nnd 1\ ssigm:cs to make p<tymenh of tnx due (includ i11g any npplirnhlt.: inte1'l·sl rn1d penalties) \\·ith respect tn their allocable "hares o l' the Company 's taxubk im.:omc. Unless th\.' Ma1mgcrs ddcrrnine olhcrn ise. the: laxes due for i.:-ac h Member and Assignee sh,111 be cnlcu lntcd bv. assum inu that the ~ ~
i\tk111bcr or Assignee is an indi vidual taxed nl the high1..~s 1 tax rntc Hpplicablt: lo the lype nf incomL' in\·oh·ed .
.+..!. \V ithholdinu. l'he Company shall wi thhold from distribution s. tlr JXI) 1111 bchal r ur a ML'mber () I' r\ssigncc. all anmunls that lhL' Managers dctennine lhe Com pany is required to \\ ithlH)ld or pa ~ un behal( or such person (including fcdcrn l and slate i1H.:omc tn:x "ithho lding ). !\11 amounts so \\'ithhcld from distributions arc deemed to have been distributed to the pcrso11 olhcn\ isc L'ntitlcd to rl'cci\ e the nmount so \\ itllheld . rl' thl' extl'n t an ttmnunl is paid by the C'nmpa11y nn behalf of a Member or 1\ssig11ce hut not \\·ill1hdd lhrni n distribution. the anrnunt pnid t:nllslitutes a lnan tn such ivlcmher or Assignee. Such lna11 bl'ars inll'rt'st at lhl' lmkx l~ati: nnd is 1«.:pa) able t>ll d1..·mand or. at the dl't:tinn l )I' the lVh111agL·r~. is n:pa~ nhlc nut 01· distribut ions tu" llich sud1 i'v krn ber tH' 1\ ssignl'L' would uthen\ isc he 1.•. ntit lcd .
. 1..i. I.imitmion 011 Distributions.
(a) I he Compan) mn~ nnt make u distributinn tn n ~kmber m Assignee if it \\'Oulu remkr lhl! Cnmpany i nsnlvcnt. ddl'rnl inl'd in accor<lance wi th Seclio11 I0 1.206 or tht' Cmk. 1\ ~vlcm b l'r (11' ;\ssigm:e \\ho re<.:l.'i\ es H distribution in ,·iulation or Sel..'!ion I() 1.206 \)r lht.: Code is l)L)l l'L'quircd (\)rel urn the di stribution C\CCpl as required in Sc<.:tion I 0 l .20(1 or thc Code.
( hJ The ~vle11 1 bcrs shnll look sokl> lo the nssc1s ti!' thl' Com pan~ for ;111~ distributions. inch1d i ng liqu idating distributions. If the assets nt' the Com pan) remaini ng. alkr the paymen t or
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MR.487 di:-;clrnrge. lll" the pmvisilln for payme11l or di~thargL'. or the Co mpan~ lia bili ti es arc insulfo.:icnl Ltl mal..c any distributinns. no \ikmbcr has any recourse against the sqmrate assets or rn1) other Member.
-LS. >fo lfo~ht to Partition or Distrihu1ions in Kind. Nn Mcmbcr has any right. and \\'ain.·s m1y right that it might ()therwise lul\·t'. 10 cause all) Cmnpany properly to be partitioned at1d/or distributL'd in kind. h;cept <1s provided in Section IJ.~(d) (relating tn liquidnting distributions). the Compnny may not make an) distributions in ki nd.
ARTICLE V MANAGEME~T
5.1. i•vlana~!nent and Conlrnl orCompnnv 13usin-:ss. (H) Sub_icct to the limitations set forth in this /\grccmcnt. the Manag.crs ha\'c e:-:cl usin: authority to manngl' :i11d conduet the Com pan)· s business. The \!-tanagers shal l do all things appropriate to cnrry oul the (\rn1pa11y's purpose. I :xccpl as othern isc provided in this t\g.recment. all net ions that the i\ lanager:-; may tnke nnd all dctcrmi nations that the Munngcrs 111ay
make pursuan t to this Agreement may be taken and mat.Ir..: in LllL· absolute discretion of' till' i'vltmag.crs.
(b) I he initial Manngcrs of the Comp;111y are: .John Calcc. Antonio Albanese. nnd ~-tare Mmrocco. I :m:h \!tanager \\·i II SL'n·e as a Manager u11ti I his su<.:cc:;sor is nppni lllcd pursuant [() Set:tiun 5. 7(1}.
(c) The ~vkmb~..'rs muy not htke part i11 1he mr11wgl'nient ur control of the Company businL'Ss or bind the Compnn) in lhl'ir cnpnC'i1y ns rvlcmbers. i\ ivkmber may hn\'e the stnllls of a J'vlanag.cr ~ir g.twcrning person nr n M;magcr or the ( 'umpany and may possess and c.xcrci sL' the powers :rnd au thority assrn.: ia1cd wit h such status.
(llJ Meetings or the ~'t anagers ~hnll he held li·()l11 time to Lillle as determined b) the \.htnages . .\fonagers nHt~ participate in any mcl'ling. b~ means of video or audio conf'erem:ing. or ~i111ilar com111unil.'.alio11s equipment\\ hereby ull \\ h111agcrs cnn hear ench other. No notice ot'<111> meeting. \>r the l'vlnnagcrs is required Lo be g.i\ en. At nil meetings ol' Managers. the 1m:sencc of a 1uzjuri1:i t,r thi:: ~11aµcrs shal I be nccl'.ss<H\' and sulfo:icnt to constj1111c n quorum for the ln!l1:--a<.:liOl1 or business unk~s n grl'rltcr llUlllht:r is reqttin:d b) this , \grl'ClllClll. l<l\\' lll' the C1:rtiftcate ur F11r11wli1111 , l ~:1ch \\tanager\\ ill hmc lllK' q1h:. ba:epl !IS othc1 \\ i ~c pn.1\idcd in th is J\grccrnenL the act of <1 1rn~j ori l~ ur thl' Managers presctll at n meeting nt \\ hich n quorum i:-. present slwll be the at:l or the Managers. I!' n quorum shall not he present al nny nH:ctin g of Man.igcrs. the M<111ngcrs present mn~ adjourn the inceling l"rom 1im1: lo Lin1e. \\ ithout notice 11tht'r than annou11ee111c11t at the 111ceting.. until a quorum sha ll bl! present.
(e) /\n~ action required h) the Cnde w be taken m any annunl or special mcding 01· Managers. or nn) a1.:tio11 \\ hich may lw taken :it un) annual ~11' special mt·cting. 01· Mnnagcrs. 1mt) he wkcn " ·ilhoul a 1111..·cting. \\ i1hmtt prior 11<.Hicl.'.. anti " ·itlrnut a rnlc. ir a consent or 1.:011~en1s in E\1111111 ,.\ I i>11S,IS12 2 12 lill~
MR.488 \\riling. sdting. fort h the ac tion so taken. slw ll bl' signed by ~la n agcrs ha,·ing not l'ewc:r than 1111..· minimum number or' oles req uired w approrc such ac ti on under the CodL'. the Ccni lkatL' nr thi s Agreement. J\ 1:1csim i h: or si 111 ilar reprnduction of a writing si gncd by a :Vlr1nagcr. shn ll lK' regarded as signed b) the :vlanag.ers for purpnsl!s of this Section 5. I(e ).
5..2. Dclc12.ation or /\uthorit). (a) rhe Manager:-; may cat1SL' the Company to hire employees and agents. rwd may dclcgati: tu such pi:rs{)llS any or its authority hereunder. as the Mmwgers deems a p proprb t~ for the conduct of the Company's business.
( h) The IVlarn1gcrs may appoi nt officers or the Cornpnn) as the ~ l nnagcrs dcc1n appropriate. The ol'tiecrs lllil) be <)ppoi nti:d for such terms and may cxcrcisi: such pt)\\crs and authority and perform such duties as ckterm incd hy the ~vl anai;ers. 1\n olfo:er need not be u Mi:mb~r or the Company. /\ ny two or mon.: nlfa:L'S may he held by tht: snm~ persnn. Any llfficcr ckcte<l or appointed by the Man<lgcrs may be removed, w ith vr withou1 cm1sc. al nny lin1c b) the Managers. Each orticcr will hold L) ni cc until his sllcCc!'isor is chosen and is qua lified in his slt'a<l. or until his death. resignation, or removal from office. !\ny vacancy in an o lfo:e because or death. resignation. removal. n r otherwise may be lillt:d by a person nppoin LL'd by the i\ilanngcrs. /\n orticer lrns the same fiduciary duties as a Manager as dcs1;ribcd in Sect ion 5.6.
5.3. Rclium.:e. J\:rsons dealing wi th the Comp•111y may rely l'.Lll1dusi,·el1 on till' nuthori Ly ol" the Managers as set l ~>rl h in this /\grecme11t. L::wt") document 1:xecuted by a Manager \\ ilh respt:l'.I to an) busi ness or property of the Compnny i ~ co11cltl':;i\'c c,·idencc in litrnr of any jWrson n..:lying Oil the dOC lllllCnt that (Cl) nt the time or the l''.\'.l'Clltion and delivery of the document th is 1\grcl'll1L'nt " ·ns e!Tecti,c. (h) the dm:urnrnt was c"ccuteJ in accnrdarn:L' \\ith this /\grccmi:nl and is binding upon the Company. and (c) the \.1anagcr was authnri1:1.'d to ('XC'Cll l C and dcli,·cr th\.' docu1111:·nt on behalr or lht' Cumpany.
SA. Compcns<lliun and t:x pensl.'s of Mcm bL·rs and ;\-krn<H,~crs. ivkmhcrs nnd Managers <ll"C not cnt i tied to an) sn lmy. l~c. or t\thcr rL'l1H111crnt ion (other than distributions "ii h rcspci.:l tu the \ikmbcr"s McmbL'rship lnll'rcst) l"nr pn1\·idi ng. propl'rt;. or sen·icc.:::; or nlher cnnsidcr:.1ti1111 to or for thc bcnl'lit or the Compan~ in 1hcir capacit~ as u \ilc1nbL'r or \ilnnngct·. except thnt thc Ma nagers an: enti tled lo n.'imbursc rnl' lll frum the C'nmptmy f'o r rensonablc out-o r-poch·t c.'\pC1bcs pnid or incurred on bthulr \1r the Company. Thi..• C'ompnn~ ~h a ll pti;. all out -n l"-podi:t rnsts incurred in nrgani1i11g the C'ornpilll} rl1 is Scction 5. 5 docs nol Ii mi l or enlarge th,_. :Vlanagcr"s or a Mcmher·s rights lo l iabi l ity protection or imk111ni litnlil1n under t\rt ick VI. nnd docs nol limit the Com pan:· s abil il) lo cnkr in to transactions \\ ith tvlcmbL•rs in their ci1 pacitics ~H hcr than a<s Member$ i 11 <lccnrdance with Section 5.6( c ).
5.5. Swndards M \-hrna!.!cr <HH.I ~kmb~r Conduct.
(a) In Gcncrt1l. Fach J\. lunag.er shall rnnnagL' and coml ucl lhl' Compan} 's business in good 1:1 ith 1111d in n rnannL'r the i'-·lanager rl!asonably bcli~\t:S to be in thL' Cnmpan~ · s best
F.\1111111 t\ <1 1qx11 2 I ~ 2flt-1 MR.489 inlcrcst. t\ Manager dncs 11nt ,·iolatL' its oblig.ations under this Scdiun 5.6(Qj or the ClHk unless lht..' i'vhurngcr t:11gages in rnndrn:l di:scribed in Section 6.3(a) (rduti11g to improper conduct).
(h) Outside J\i:tivitks of ~vln 1 HH.!crs and M1.:111bcrs. h1ch A·lanage r shnl l denlli..' lo the Company's affnirs nnl~ su-.:h time and resou rces ns thl' Manngers tlccm llL'Ccssn r~ for the conduct and winding up o r the Company business. I ill' Nlanagcrs and Members nr their Assignees may engage in or lum: an i 11 Lcri:st i 11 other business , ·en tu res or c\·c r~ nuttlrL' and destripl ion , independently or with others. including the O\\ncrship and op~rntion or businesses simi lar to or in competi tion with. direct!) or indirectly. the Compan) . Ne ither the Compnny nor any :vk mbcr or Assigrn:1,.· has. so lely as a result nr such person· s interest in the Com pan}. any right to acqui re any rights in or Lo any such other busi ness venture or to the inl'umc: or prnllts tkrinxl from any such other businc:ss n::nturc.
(c) Rdatt:d Party Transactions. Except as othern isc pn.)\ idc:d in thi:-; J\grecnwn t. the: Manager:;. \\hen act ing on be ha ir of the: Com pany. nrny pun:h11sc pro pert) from. sd l prnptrty lo.
Qr othern ise deal with an) :'vfonnger. \-!ember, or Assignee. acting 011 i1s O\Vll behalf. or nn) Atliliatc or any \tfanngcr. Member. or /\ss igncc. but any such transaction shall he Oil terms that arc no k ss l'arnrablc tt) the Com pany than ii' the lransa<: tion had been entered into \\ ith an indl'pt:ndl'nt thi rd pnrty. N11 provision or this Agreement requires disrlosure nl' any transaction LO. nnd approva l of the lrnnsaction by. any disinterested glWt'rning persons ol' tlw Company or lhl' ivkmbL'l"Sas pro,·idcd in Sect inn I0 I. 25 5 0 r the Code. 5.6. Rc~jg_iu 1 1 i o 11, J~l'JllQ' nl, and l~p l acemc n l of Manaucr.
(11) l{csignation. 1\ Mnnagcr llHI) resign LL" manager 01· tile Co111pn ny only upon 11otitc lo nl l f'vkmbcrs. 1r there is no r1,.'sig11ntio11 dut1: spccilicLI in the uotitL'. or ir the spec ified date is earlier than 90 da,·s lol lo\\inu the datl.! the noti<.:e is l.!.i\'l..'n to l'vkmbi:rs (.. notice date.. ). the l'vlanagcr"s rcsig11atinn i~ crtecli\'c ;)ll lh1..· 90'" day rollowT11g the not ice dale . Ir the spccilicd resignation date is later than 180 day s after the notice date. the :-.. ranagd s resignation is cft'ecti' c Oil the I80 h day ro lh)\\illg the notici: date . 1\ Manager is dce111ed lll ha\'C resigned tlS manager or the Company up@ the l'o llowing cyc111s: (i) .rn; L'\'1.:nl spc1,.·i!icd In SL·ction 153.155(n)(-.1 ) M Sct1ion 153. 155(a)(5l ul the (\idc (rduting 10 hnnkrupk~ or inso lvcrn.') pnlLTeding" \\ilh n:~pcct tt1 " gc1k·rnl partller). nppl il'd l\S j r lhL' l'v[anngc r \\'l'l"t' tl grncrnl parlllCr: (ii) ii' the j\ lanagcr is nn imli\'idw1I. the tvlanag.cr's tll'ath. the nppnintmenl or a gu.mlia11 or genera l consc1Yalor l()r till· Manager, lll' il jud icial dctl.'rrn inntion that the ~·l a11a g1..·r is inrnpab!l.' lil' pcrf"nrmi11g. the ~· tanager's du tit's under lh1..· :\grel'menl: or
(ii i) ii" the i\lnnnger is nn entity. chc tennination l)f thc \ la11agei"s L·,istcnce t)t S llSjK'.ll~iOl1 or th~: ~·h111ngL·r · s right ltl do bllSinesS.
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MR.490 (bl Rl'moval for Cause. 1\ :Vlanag.cr may be rcmu\d m; nrnnagcr tit' the Compan) on ly upon the nlTirniatih' \'Ole of'a lkquisitc l'crccntngc ii' then: is causl' l<.ir renw\·al as spec ified in Scclit)n 5.7(c) nml the Company lws received" wrillcn opi ni1111 ol\:nunsd that: (i l en use ror r~nH)\ 'tl l as speti tied in Scdion 5. 7( c) exists: and (ii) the n~mt)\'nl or the Manager is not prohibited under nny l<.lan agreements.
L'Olllntcls. or ot her applicabk legal requirements.
(cl pcti nitiun u t" Cause. Cause for rcmn\al l'~ists 11nly ir one or more or the folln\\·ing. cc111ditions has ocL:urred: ti) then.: has been a t:hangc in Control of the Managl·r: (ii) ri lina l judgmcnt ofa court orcompet1:11tj urisdit:tio11 lws been cntcrcd that the tvlanagcr' s removal is necessary lo comply with any requircmenK conditions. or guidelines L:trntained in any opinion. dircctiw. order. ruling. or regulation or nny Ji.!dl'rnl or slate agency t>r judiL'ial authority or contained in any 11.':dcral or slate statute.
(d) Status ot' Forl)lcr ManalJ,£[. /\. :vtanager \\ho h~1s resig,ned in vio lation tlr th b /\grcernenl or \\'ho has been remo\'l.:t.I has the ::->talus or an /\ssignec \\ilh respect 10 un~ \1kmbership Interest hcltl by the forme r Manager.
tL') lnh.:rim Munagcmcnt. During the period lhal th1: i\tk:mbcrs may l'kcl ~1 rcplncl'mcnt :Vlanngcr ns provided in Section 5. 7( 0 uml prior 10 sucli election (or nn elec tion 10 "ind up the Company). the Members may by \'Ole of' a Requisite Percentage appoint an Interi m manager ha\ ing authority lo manage and condud thl' Company's business as the Managt.:r as pnH'idcd hl' rcin. Ir an interim Manager is t)ol appoinkd. thL' aulhorit~ tn nrnnagL' and conduct tlw Company's business is vested in the Members who may t1d b~ ' 'ole or n Requisite Pert.:L'ntagc. n11d who may by vole or a Requisite Pcrcentngc appoint a t.:omm itkc o f' 1mL' (W nwrc per.sop<; ltl l'\crl· isl' the authority of the Manager until such time ;is u repl ncement Manager is ckl'tcd or the Company eommL'nccs winding up. The l\lc111her.s ~hnll lilc any requ in;d :t11Jl'l1dll1l' ll ls tn this /\grecnll'nl or the Ct:rtilicatt' of' Formation Lo reflect the rcsignution <'r renHn·al <)r the fnn11cr lVla11agcr and the appointml'lll or the interim IVln11•1gcr or the con,Trsiu11 of the Cumpun~ 1~1 a 111embcr-nrnnnged limited liability company. !\nd all f'vkmber~ appwve an;. such a111L'11d111L'nb.
( f) l'.lcct1011 of Rcplac:emclll ManagL'I'. 11 a i\,latwger dies. is disnblctl. rcsig11.. or is rL'l110' cd as the nianagcr of the Company. \\ ithin <)Q da~ s llilki'' ing sut.:h denlh. disablement. resign<il inn (1r rc1mn al a Rt>qui:-;ite Pt:reentngc ma) elect n reph1L'l'11H!l1t :vt.mager or the: C11mpa11y elTecliH· ns nrtht' date oflhc.: runner ivla1 wgc1" .s denlh. di sablement. rcsignalitm. \\I' l\!llH)\·al , The i\ fan•tgl'r'i sha 11 l'ik llll) n:quired nmendrncnts to thi s :\grl'ement to rdlcct the death. disabkmcnt. l'Csi~1la l ion . or n:muvnl or the former Nhtnagt.:r nnd the dcctioq or the n:place111c111 \Tanager.
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MR.491 A RTI CLE V I UADILIT\' A~ D I N l)l~ MNIF I CAT I O~
6. 1. Limitali()!l of _lillbiliLY· Nl) Member or Manager is liab le fL)r an) debts .
Llbligations. or liabilities or the Company. Subje1:t to Section 6.3. an lndl'mn ilicd Person is not liahll' tc1 the Cn111pany lll' nny other lndcnrnilkd l'nson for an) L>anwges arisi ng fro m any Proi.:ccdi ng relating to the conduct or the Compnny·s business nr rdating In an) ad or omi ssion b) the lndemnili1:·d f\:rson '"ithin the scnpc or the lndcmnili1:d Person·s authority in the courst! or the C'ompan) ·s business. including any breach or any liduclnry duties. or for any misconduct or neg ligence on the part or any other person who is an employee or agent or the Company.
6.1. I11dc111ni ti cation bv Com pall\ . lo the fu Ilcst exknt pcl'll1ittcd by app licabk law. and subject to Scditm 6.J. the Cnmpuny indcmnilies and hold!'> harmless each lndcmnilicd Person fh)ln and against any Damages arising from any Proceeding relat ing to the conduct of the Company's business or to any act or omission by such lndcninilicd Pnsrn1 within the scope or the lndcmni lic.:<l Person's authority in the course or the Company·s busi ness or for any misconduct or negligence nn lh1.: pan nf nny ulhcr person that is an employee or agent nf the Company. An Indemnified Person' s c:-;pcnscs pnid nr im:urr~d in de lending itself ngninst all) l'n)cccding shall he reimbursed as paid ur irn:urrc.:d. The right to intkm nilicntion conferred in thi s Art icle VI is nol exclusive of an) othl'r right that any person may hnvc or hereafter ncquirc under any st<1tutc. agn:cm01H. \'Ole of l'vkmbcrs. or otherwi se.
6.J. Conduct Nol Protected .
(a) l"hi s Article VI docs nnt npcratc to li111it liabi lity or w indemniry a person tu the i:xtcnt thc 1x.:1·son is found liabk pursuant to a linal judgment llr a mun of competent jurisdiction ror: ( i) an net ur nmissiun that inn1h'es gross n~g. l i gc..·n~c . intentionnl misconduct.
M <l k 11t)\\ ing vi111i1t ion or lt1\\·: Ii i) a trnnsfcr or atlcmpll:d t ranskr u r all or a port ion u r" M1.:mbcrshi p Interi.:st in n Proh ibited l'r:tn ~ Ji:r. a :vlttmlg~r· :- resig.nation in ,jolalion or Section 5.7(a}. or a Mcrnbcr ceasing. lo be a Member in ,·iulntion or Sc..'ctiOll 12.1 (nl: (iii) <t \\i ll ful nr reckless mat1.:riul breach ur thi s :\ e.rce111e11l or all\ ot hL·r agn:cml!nt relating to the Co111pnn~ · s business: l1r (iv) ~111 ;1ct or omiss ion l(1r '' hich i11de111 nilicati1.111 is pwhibited b> la\\ .
(b) \Jo prO\ isil)n orthis Agn.:cn11.:n t rl'qu in:\ the Compan~ to p<i) or in1:ur an> amount l'n r ''hi ch indemniti1.:atinn is not pcnni\lcd uru.kr thi s ,1\rtick VI.
(c) i\ny pny1rn.:11t:> made I<.) or on hdialr or a pl.'r.son \\ho is Inter determined not In be i:ntitkcl to such payments shnll be repaid by the perslm to the Cnmpany. ·1he Corn1x 111y ma:-
Ex 111111 I ,\ li'IJ~llh : ' I.' 'Ill I
MR.492 1\~qui rc. ns n condition lo lh(' paymem nr an) amounls pmsuant to Section 6.2. that lh1.· lndl'.mnilicd l\:rso n prmitlc to the Company {i) a \Hillen ani nnalion by the lndcmnilicd Person ( 1r the pcrson·s good fai th bdief lhal lhe person has met lhe standard or cnndUCl 111.!CCSSary for indcm11ilic<11ion under this Sec ti on 6.J: nnd (ii) a \\l'ittcn undertaking. b;. or on bd 1~1 1r or the lmkinnilied Person to rc:pa) the <1111ou11t paid or n.:imbursed if the pi.?rson has not met that slll mlnrd or if imkmnilica tinn is 01hcr\\ise prnhibiled b} la\\ , 6.-L Insurance. The Company may mnintnin insurance lo prntecl any person ngain~l any ex pense, liabi li ty. or loss. ,,.hl.!thcr or not the Cornp;my would ha' c the pl)\\'CI' ll) indcnmit\· such pe-rson against such expense. liability. or loss under the Code. 6.5. Su1Yival. The imkm ni tics proYidcd for in this J\gn:~t·tll c n l Slll'\'i\c the lt"anslcr or an lmknrnilied Person's Mi.:lllDL'rship lnlcn:st. the krmi11t11iu11 or the pcrson·s Sl<llllS us a ~·frmbe r or other status gi,·ing rise to cl::issifieat ion ns an lmkmnilied PL·rson, and the ll'rminnlion of thi s Agreement and the Co111 pt1ny.
ARTICLE VII BOOKS A~D RECORDS; REPORl'S 7. 1. Maintenarn:e L)[nmL t~-c~!iS 10 Gooks and Records. The Company shall maintain sw:h books and records regarding. the Compnny·s business and properties as is reasonable. including all blloks and n:cords required under the ('ode. Each Member shall haw access thereto during ordinary business hnurs lo the extent and under the 1.:onditions provided in the Code. 7.2 . Fiscal Year. The C.\ 1mpa11y shall ridopt the calendar year as its liscal year for li11;u1cinl and tax ac1.:ounli11g purposc:-i.
7.3. Finnncial and Opi:ral irn.!. Rt.:purl s. As soon t1s pnu:ticabk artcr the end or each fiscal year. but in any l' \ t.:nt 11lll lalt.:r than 90 da) s al\t.:or the cnd tir the risca l >CM. lhc i•vl nnagcrs slw ll deli\'i.:r lo cnch tvkmbcr an anm1<1 l report rnlllaining. 1hc folio\\ i11g : {il) " hnla11t:1.' :-.heel HS nr the ..:nd or !>llch lisi:al y..:m. and Comp<lll) Comp n n~ stntc111 c1Hs or income. 1.'usll llm\ s. umf changes in M..:1nbcrs· equity for SLL\.'h fi si.:al year. c:i1.· h in r..:asonnbk dctai I nnd prqxircd m:cmdi ng. lo Uni led Slates g1.:11i:rall ~ acccpled an:ounti 1ig. prineipks: (h) .i gl.'111.· rnl dl'scription o l' thc Cnmpan:·· s acLi\ itic.':i during stH.:h 11-;cal \'l.'Hr nnd b~15i 11 css plans for tlw sL1i.:1.:1.·1.·ding. ~car: nnd (c) :1stalemenl orchanges in the iv lcmbcr"s Capiwl /\l.'C.:\Hllil (:·dl\)\\ ing tlw bu lanc.:e in the :Vlemlw1.. s Capita l ,\ ccou nt as llf 1hc beg inni ng \l t" the list:al y1.•ar. contributions 1)r distributions during th\.' :-..:a r. ull ocalion s or profi ts and losse s during the yc:ir. an: othcr adj ustments to the Capital 1\ ccnu111 balances during the year. and the bnl<111t1: in the ('npitnl J\ct:tnllll as or lhc end or \Ill' '.-1.'ar).
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MR.493 (aJ Not Inter than lhc date (including cxll:nsions) for fil ing the Compan) ·s tax return \\'ith tht' lnll'rnal Rc\1.•nue Sen·icc (l .. nr111 1065). th(" Managers shall deli\ er to each person \\·ho \\aS n IVkmber or .-\ssigncc at any ti1rn: during lhc pi:rilld co,·crL'cl by the rL'lurn all int\mrn11ion necessary for thl' preparat ion of such person's United States l~dcra l im:o1m· tax returns. induding a Form 1065 Scheduh: K-1 (i l' applicnbk).
(b) t.:pon the written request or any Membl.!r or As~ ignee. the ivbnagers shall de li' er to such person infbrmntion lll'CCSS<lt')' for the preparation of any la.\'. returns that llllL'\t bl' tiled by such person. including infonrn1tion nl'cessary fo1· estimating and pa) ing estimated 1 axc~.
7.5 . Transmission or Communications. 1:nch person who hnlds a f\lcmhcrship lntel'l.!SI on bl'lrnlr or \)f II.tr the hcnL'fit nf. n11oth0r person or IK'rsons shall be rcsp1insihlc l(1r cnnn:y ing an) rcpnrl. notke. or other l'.0111m1111it.:ation recl.!i,:cd 1.·orn:erning th1.· Compan)'s affairs lo such other person nr persons.
A RTICLE VIII TAX MATTERS 8. 1. Jf\.'\ Clnssi ticntion. The Mc111bcrs intend that !he Company be classilicd as a parlnl'rship for federal income tax purposes. rhc Managers shall tnke all nctio11s as nre or mny be rcasunnbly lll.'l'.cssmy or appropriale lo ensure thr Compun)' is so cl:1ssilied (including th1.• lil i11g. or l.:.'lcctinns or tux returns). :-.Ju Mnnnger. officer. or Member shal l tnkc nny action inconsistent \\'ith the classiticatinn or the Company as a pa rtne r~hip li.>r fedl.'rnl income lax purposes.
8.2. Ct>mpam· Returns. lh: Managers shall cause the Company to ri le such tax 1·c1mm; as Jnll) he required by la\\'.
8.3. rax L:b:l ion s. (a) General. b:ccp( as 1H hcr'sisc prm ided in tlfr.; ,\ gr('e111L'11L the ~vlanag.ers shal I ci1use the (\1mpiH1). to 1i111dy nrnkc or revoke all elc:l'lions. and lake all tux r1.·purting positions. nccessar~ or Lksirahlc ltH' thc Cornpnny and lo mnxi111i z1.: the ta~ lK1 ne i'i1:-; lo th\.' \ilcmbers. \lo l'leclio n shall bl..' maJ1.· Ill lwvc the Compnn~ l.''\Cludcd from llh.' applil'ntinn or nn: pro\'isinll nr Subchnpt1.'I' Kot' thl.' I.R.C. or any equi,alcnt lax pro\'isio11 in <111~ nthi.>r Ln:-. jurisdicti1 1n.
(bl Section 754 F.lcct ion. ·1he Compan) shall make lhl' 1.·kctil>ll n:krrt:d to in l. R.C.
S1.'CLinn 754 upon the rl.'quesl ot' ~m y \ 1L'mbl'r in connection \\ ith II tr:111-;f\:r nr the :-Vkmb~r" s
1'·k111IK'l'~hip I11tcr1.·st. (l:l Sa lC: I l<1rhor Elec1io11 for CompcnsaLun· ;\.·lcn1bership In terests. If Proposed rrcm;ur~ Rc g. ul~1li t>11 1.83-J( I) is rtdoptcd :is rt tc rnpo rn r~ or litl\11 rq;ubtinn. the Compnny shnll nrnkt' the -;ali..· hnrbor l'!cc tion described in such n:gulatit)llS. nnd llw ( 'umpuny aml cuch Member
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MR.494 (including any pcrson to whorn an int crest in the Cc1111pn11y is transtcrrcd in cunnettinn with the p1.:rfnrn1~11H.:c nf' services) shall cnmpl) with all n:quin.~mcnts o!'tht· sale harbor\\ ith rcspcct lo all t\kmbl.'rship lnll'resls lransfcrrcd in connection \\ ith the pcrfonmlllCC oi' SL'rVices \\'hiic the l'll'dion r..:mains effecti' c. The Mam1gcrs shn ll prepnre. c~..:cute. and Ille any 1·cquirc.:d dm:uml..'ntation to cause 1hc L'kction lLl be cffecti,·e. The Ma11ag1.:rs ma) termlmw.: the sa le hmbor cll'ction at :rny timl' if it determines in g.nnd foi1h 1ha1 it is in the bi.?sl interests of the Compan) nnd the i'vlcmbcrs to do so. 8.4. Consistent Reporting. r:nch Member sh11ll. on the Member's tax returns. treat l.'ach parllwrship item (as detined in I.R.C. Section 62J l(a)( ))) in u manner consistent ''ilh the 1rc.:a1111cn1 or th~ item on the Comp::iny·s return in all n:spccts. including the nmmtnt. timing. and t:harncler ur the ill'111. No Mcml1l'r sha ll lilt: a reqUl'St for 11 11 rn.lministrali\'l' adjustment or partnership items untkr l.ltC'. Section 6227(a) ii' such request \\t>uld 1:nus<: the :Vkmbc1-'s or ll'C:ltmenl ol' the item h1 bl.' inconsisll.'11[ with the lrentrnent the ilt:m on thL' Comp;iny" s return.
(<I) rhc NhlnagL'l'S shall be the Company·s tax matters parlncr a~ delined in l.R.C. ';ection ()2J 1. <Ind shall takL' such ne tions as arc required lo be designated the tax llHlllt:rs partner under npplicable Treasury Regulations. Tht: La:\ nwtlcrs parln~r shall represe nt the Company in connection '' ilh all examinations ur the Cumpany·s tnx returns hy tax authorities. including administruli\'C and judicial proceedings tu contest an) proposi:d ndjustmcnls. Subjt:ct to Section 8.5(fj. the ta:\ matters partnl.'.'r hns the c'\clusivc right to Cl'nduct Proceedings relating In (\1mpany taxes and tn detcrrnin..: whether the Compan) (l'ilhL·r 011 its own behalf or on behalf or the f\lcmbcrs) \\'ill rnnksl or continue ll' cnn!l:st any tax delicit:'ncies assessed or prnposcd to be nssl..'sscd hy n11y taxing au lhori ty. The tnx matters parlrk'r shall ki.:cp the Members infonncd nn it timely basis ul' ~ti ! material developments \\ith respL'et ln a11y such Proceeding. Fach Member shall cnopcralc \\'ilh the tn'\ matters parlncr :ind do or ri:frnin from doing nil lhings rl..'asonabl) rt:qucsted b) the wx matters parim:r \\'ith respect to the cnnduc1 of any Company tax Proceeding.
(b) Thi.? lax matters partner ma: 1101 bind any othl..'r \,1e1nher In a ')1.'ttkmcnt agrel'lllClll relntitlg. ll.\ taWS \\ ithnllt l)blaini11g lhe \\'ritlcn com:urrctH:\.' or S\11.'h \ k111bi.:r.
(e) t\ny dl..'licie11l'.y ro1· ta:\cs imposed on a Mc:mber tim:luding pc11alti1:s. rrddi tions to lll\ nr inte1\.'"it impt)Sl..'.ll \\ ith respect to -:w.:h 1<1:-;e-:) .;;hnll he paid b: such \lkmber and. ir pnid or 1-...·quirt>d It) be p<tid by lhl' Cumpany. is n:ct1,·i;:rabk fro111 _-;uch \1lc111lK'r purslltilll tn Section -L..1 ur b: othc:r kga l means.
(d) l'his Scc1inn 8.5 and Section 8.6 :-.un in~ tlK' termi11ali11n ol. lht• C1m1pan) r111d the l1.Tlllinati<ll) or uny 1vlc.:111her"~ intL'l'CSt in the.: C1.>mpa11: nnd l'L'lll<lill binding for ll period nr time.: ncce-:snr~ to n:snl\'c all ta~ nrntters with applicahk: la\ing nulh11ritil':-.
8.6. lnfornwtion and DcKum1:1Hs lo Compan\'. l:ach :vlcmbcr shall tinK·ly pr<)\'ide to thl' Company all information and docurnl..'nls that such i\knibl'r b requirL·d 10 prn,·ide b) applicable tax re<.1uirc1ncnts. und shall nlso prn,·idc I•) th1: Cornpnny upon request sud1 additional C0 \11' \ ' ' ,\1al n . "' ·' I OF CF\ 11 lllll\ l,O(a.-. 11< ~ l.LC f.:\1111111 ,.\ I l511~1M,~ ~ 121111 ~
MR.495 in lbrmali nn anti documents as 1hc tvlanngcrs may 1\~;1sonab I) rcl1 ucst in cnn net:\ ion ''it h thc C\m1pan) ·s ClHnpliancc \\'ith applit.:::ibk lax rcquircmc:nts or tiling, of any permillcd tax ckctions.
ARTICLE lX :YIEETli'\CS AND VOTING OF MEMHERS 9. 1. (Vlcctings.
(n) \ 1kl!lings of the Metnbcrs may ht: calkd al :111y time by the Managers or by one nr more Vkmbers lwlding nt kasl 75.0% or the Pc1Tcntagc Interest held by f\lkmbers. tvketings shall be hdd nt the Compuny·s principal pince t)f business mat such other reasonable place set forth in the notice or the mc:cting.
(h) /\ny action that mny he takcn at a Members· meeting may he taken \Yilhout holding. a meeting ir tvknibcrs h<1,·ing al least Che R1.•quisitc Percentage interest thnt \\ould be necessary to tuke the nction at a meeting. in which each :Vtcmber entitled tn vote on the act inn is present und voles. sign a written consent or consents slating the action taken .
(c) r~ xccpt ns othcrwisc prm ided in this t\gn:eml'nL meeting notices and procedures. including procedures for obtaining \\l'ittcn ct>nst' llts in lk u ora mce1 ing. shal l be in t'o nfonnil~ with Chapters 6 anti I 0 l ( 11) of the ( 'ndc. St:cl ions I 01 ..15.1 through I 01 ..156 nf the Code {relating tn quorum and mininwm rnling rcq uirc1111.~nls) sha ll not apply to the cxtt.:>nt such pro' isions an.: inconsistent "ith this Agrccmcnt. Thl' Managers ill\.• sole!) responsible for co1l\'e11ing and conducting meetings llf the \1cmbet's. COl1(1Ucting the solic itation or consents. determining the rnlitlity and cffci.:t or responses to any sol icitation or const:nts. and determining 01hcr malll:rs regarding medi ngs. \ nting. anti rnnscl\l s.
(d) Notice or the results or an) rntc taken at a inccting. nr lhl.' results nr H11) sol icilaliu n or consents in lieu of11 meeting:. shall be gi,·en lo the.: Member:> IHlt IHtcr than" ith thi.: ddi\'l'I')' orthi.: next l'nllowi ng l\' pon or lina nl' ial infonnnti1rn g.i,·e11 pursuant lo Section 7.3 .
9.2. Votim!. ;\ ivlembi.:r m;1~ vnk al <l 1111..·cting in person. or hy u prnxy executed i11 ''riling b ~ the Mernbl'r and n:..:ch cd b~ the Managers prior 10 the time when tho.: \ uks ol' Mc111hers arc lo be counted. lh..' pro' isions or the Code pertaining to the va lidity and use or p1w.;ies h) "harc:holdcr<; llr a corporati(l11 gt)\'L'rl1 the vnlidity ;111d use nr prnxics g i\\.:n by \ ;lcm bcrs. Only rvk111bcrs ur record lll1 lhe date nr llw mc~tin~ (or ii' the \'Ole is Cl)l1llll\.:tt·d \\ilhout ;11111.·cting then on l111.' dntc nt'the lll\li1.:c soliciting. tho.: ~k111bn rnm11:11ls ) ma) \nk .
ARTICLE X TRA NS FER OF MF:MBERSlllP INTEl~EST S
I 0. 1. I .imitation 011 I rans fer:;.
(a) !'he t1.•rm "transll:r." "h.:n used in rl'll-rcncl.' lo a lrnn '.>fi:-r of a i'vlcrnbt-rship or ln\l:reSl. fllCtlllS tlll llSsiglHHL'lll (\\hl'\ ll1.'1' \'Olt111la!•il) . illYOlll11ltll'ily, OJ' b) opcralic.)ll ltn\ alld
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MR.496 \\hdhl'ror nnt-:rti:cl i\'l' under this 1\grc:enicnl) of ni l o r any pnrtiM ofa l\lcmber· s or Assignec·s !1?mbcrship Interest. or any intercsL!herein. lo another person. and im: ludes n s:ilc. nssig.nmenl. \ 1
L'om·ey;mce. gi Jl, exchange. nr other disposition. a transfrr by 1rn:rg1.·r or other business combinati1.1n. a trnnsl'er pur.-;wmt 10 bankruptcy, insohcney. incapacity. or death. anti any pkdg1.·. h) pothccation. or other em:u111brnnce. i\ n:demptinn or a f'vktnb1:r· s or 1\ ssig111.·c" s Membersh ip lntc:rcsl pursuant lo Section 12.J is not n trnnsfi:r or the Membt·rship Interest. J\ trnn~tl: r docs 1101 irn.: lutk a transll-r nr ll C0lllll1lll)it~ properly or other interest in a Membership Interest from a former spouse of a Member to the \ •kmbl'r pun;u:rnt to the tlcath ul' the formL·r spouse ur in connection '' ith lhc termination or the marital relationship.
(b l No :Vle111ber may transfer nil or any portion or its Membership I nterest unless the transfer is a Permi1tl.'d Tran.st\.'r. 1\ lrnnsrer of a Membership In terest that is 1101 a Pcnnittcd I rnnsfi:r is u Prnhihited J"rnnsfcr.
(c) 1\ d 1a11gc or ('l)ntrol nt' any Member conslituh:s a transfer 1)1· the rvkmhcrship lntcrc-st hdd by .sm:h \ttemhcr.
I 0.2. Pennitted l"ranslcr of iVkmbership Jntc-resl.
\a) A transfer or a Membership Interest is a Pcrmitteu TrnnsfL·r only if the transfer smislil'S thL' L'Onditions set rorth in Sect ion lQ..l and is describeu in Olll' or more ol' lhe !(i i lowi ng parngrnphs nf this Sc-ctinn: (l) lhc transfer is rippron.·d hy nil nrthe f'vlniwgcrs: (ii) if the ~kmbc:r is 11 corporation. the lrnnsrcr is to a llll'lllher OJ' tlK' Mcmhcr" s ntlili<ttcd group (as ddincd in l.ltC. Sct'linn 150-l(aJ): (iii) ir th0 Member is a trus1c:c L)r one or mnrc crnp lo~ce bcndil pluns. thi.: transfer is to a co-trustee or n successor trnstcc tn such plnns: or (i\' ) i r the i\kmbcr is an ind iv idual. the tr;mst\.·r is to the \ ·k111\w1"s ~' '-'late. teslalll('l)ltll'y trust. or k g.a l t'L'pn.:scntali\L~ ii'\ a l"l" illll nr the \lcmbt'r· ._ death l)I' ndjudicntion ~,r irn:npacity in nrnnaging its person or nffairs. or the trans l"cr is t<\ n mcmb•.:r of the Mc111hl'l' S r:rn1il~. direc tly or in frtl SL
(h) lJ po11 u l\~ l'mi ued l'ra11sr1.·r h) a ~, kmhc r tl l' all 11r tts i'vk111hcrsh ip l111cn.':.:t. the \kmbcr cl'ascs tu h.: ~1 \ ,1c111her as or the erli.:cti,·c da11: ur the trnn ~l'er dctcnnined nccnrding tn Sl'L'lillll 10.-1.
(c) F\ll' purposes t1f S1.:ctio11 10.2(a)(i\' ), a \kmbl.'r's family means till· l\kmbc1"s " Jl0ll$C (excluding a former spnusl..'), t hilJrc n. grnmkhildr\:.'11 , parents. and grnndparL'lll " . !\ pl.'rso11·::1 k g<lll~ ndnptcd d1ild i'i tr~·ated as his child.
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MR.497 I 0.3 . l'ondilions to Penniucd l'ransfcrs of ~krnbcrshinJ.Dte~. \Vithoul limiting tlw i\·lanagcrs· aulhorit> tu "ithhold approval for th(' transli.:r nf a l\k1nbership Interest. a trnnsfor shul I nnt hL' a Perm illed Trnn:::fc:r unless the ivlnnn!.!.crs dd~nn inc thnl al I or the follm\ inu ~ ~
torn.l itions <11\: snti :•ilied ~ (a) The trnnster co mpli es" ith all appl icabk hl\\s. including uny npplicabk sccuritks
(b) ·1he trans ler \\'il l not cause thL' Com pan) to l1L· iri:ated as t~thcr than a partnershi p t(1r l.:nitL'd States fl'dernl income tax purposes.
(c J l he trnnstcr wlll not cause the Company to be ~ubjcct to rcgulatio11 under the lnwstmcnt Company Act of 19-W. as amended.
(d) The transfer \\"ill not cause any nssets or the ('ompan) ttl bt: deemed "plan assets" umkr the 1·.rnployee Retin.:mcnt 1ncomc Scrnrit) /\cl or 1974.
(e) rhc trnnster will not resul t in a termination of the Ctimpany under l.!U..'. Sce tion 708. unless the iVlanagL'rs detL'rminc that s uth li:nninnlion \\ ill 1101 ha\'e an nd\'CrSc im pact on till· Members.
(n !"he lr<tllSfcr will 110l t.:a ll SC the application nt' the lax-exempt USL' property rufcs of l.R .C. Sc1; tions l68(g)(l)( l3 ) and 168(h) lo thi.: Company m its ~km hi: rs . unless the M~111 ngi:rs determine th:ll such l'llks will not have •1n mkcrsc irnpm:t un LhG f\k mbcrs.
(g) ThL· t1·n11sf~r\)1' and tra11srcree h:ffc dcli vcrl'd 10th.: C\unpan;. nny dncurncnts that thl' ;'vl anag.crs l'l.'qlll'S( 10 COnlirl1l that lhl' trnnsfl:r SHli s lics lhL' l'l!l)UirL'l11L'11l S of this t\gn.:cmenl. t(l gi\'L' crr1.:ct lo the transfer. and to conlinn the trnnsleri:i:'s agreement Lo be bound b) this i\grecmcnt as an Assignee.
(i)) Ir l'l.'<.jllCSt\..'d b: Lill' Managers. the Cu111pn 11;. ha s l'\.'C<.'. i\·ed H lrnnslcr rec in illl <11n m 11\l dcwnnined h~ lhe \rf:tnagcrs Lo be su tTicicnt to rci mhursl' the Cnmpan) fi.1r the estima tt:d L''\IK' l1SL'S likdy to be irn: un·cd by the Compan.~ in c1 11rn<..·ctio11 \\ ith such translL-r
(<I) . \ f>L'.l'lllllll"d Trans li:r orn i'vkmbcrship lntt:rl..'Sl l:- l: ffl'l.Cli \I..' ltS tl r the ll1·s1 da) or lh L' 1:<ilrndm rnnnth l(l l Ill\\ i ng the calendar 1110111 h during \\ hid1 lhl..' \lanagl..'rs 1\.:cc i\ I..' not tl.'.I..' 111' such trnn sfcr (in s uch fo rm nm! ma11n1.:r as the i'vlanngcrs nin~ rl..'qnirl..') unless the Mnnngcrs dl..'tl..'nnin..: that the tn:rnsfcr should be dlcdi\ c as of an l..'arlil..'r or lakr dnll..' ( lt)r example. on an~ date the transkr is L'l'lecli,·c as a mulli:r or stall..' hi\\-. t)r whl'rt: thl..' notit.:I..' 01· 1ranslcr spcc ilil..'s that thL' 1rn11srL·r is to hL' dlccti,·I..' un a future dnll..' >.
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MR.498 (b) Distributiotls \\i th respctl to a transl'crred \kmbi:rship Interest thnt nn: made bi:fnrc the c!"fctti\\~ date l)f the tr:rnsl°i:r shall be paid lO the lrttllS lcrOI'. and distrihut il)llS lllW,k a lkr s uth daw shall be paid to thl' Assignee.
(t) Ufrcti\I.: as or the cffcl·ti vc dall' ur a transfrr or a i'vkmhcrship lnterest. the i\·lnnagcrs shall amend Exhibit A ltl relkct the reduttinn in thi: transl'cror"s Percentage Interest rn1d lo re lkct the J\ ssigncc ·s Percentage Imerest.
(d) t\either the Company nor the Managers ha\'c any lit1bili1y for m:iking nllocntions and di stributions to the f\lkmber.s determined in accordance wi th this Section I 0.4. \\hether or not the Co111pany lW the Managers lrn\'c kill)\\ ledge M nny u·i.msl'er or an} Membership Interest.
10.5. :1rnnsll:ror" s Oblit?alions. The Lransll:ror ur a ~kmhc r~ hip Interest who ceases Lu bl.' n \lcmbt:r ronlinucs to be obligated \\ ith respect Lo its Membership lntcn:st or iLs stnLus as a former Member as pnwidcd in the Code and applic;1blc law.
I0.6. Assignee 's Rights and Obligatio11s.
L:nlcss an 1\ssig.nce becomes a \ 11emlx:r pursuant 10 /\rticle XI. such Assignee shall not bi: l'nli tkd to nn) or the rights granted to a tvkmbcr. other tlwn the right:; lo rccci\·c allocations l)r profit<; and losses and di stri but ions ns ii. such /\ssignec were a Member. to Lransle r the ;\ssignce·s Membership Interest (subject t0 the conditi ons or this J\rLiclc X). and Lo n:cci w reports and infornrnLion HS spt:c ilied in 1\rticle VII. .l\n /\ssigncc of a Membership lntcn:st shall Slll'CCCd l o Lhc Capi wl CnntribuLion of the transform to the extent or lhe Membership Interest tran:.-1\:rrcd. t\ n Assignee is hound by th is /\gn:<.:1111;·111 irrcspccti\'t' or "hcthcr the Assigm:e has signed or otherwise adopted this Agreement. An 1\ ssignet.: · s Ylcmbcrsh ip Intcrcst ma) bl' redeemed nt the option \ ii" the Ma11ngers as pro\·idcd in Section 12.1.
I0. 7. En«:ct and Consequcm:cs of Prohi bi ted Transfcr.
(<I) Fxccpt as n1hcrnise requi red by l;1\\ , lhl' Cnmpn ny <1ntl the Managers shall treat ;1 Prohibited ·1ra11stl:r ns ,·o id and slial l rccognfz(' the lrnnsfcror as cont inui ng ln be the tl\\ ner or till' \kmhcrsh ip In terest purported lo he Lransl\:rred. 11· the Compa ny is required b) lnw to r~cogni1e n Proh ibited Trnns C cr. the lrnnsrerl.'l' sha ll be Lrcatl'J as an ,\ ssigncc \\ ith respect l l) the \ fcmbcrsh ip ln lcrc~t trn11sli:1Tcd and mny nnt be treated ib a f\lernb~r \\ ith respect ln the l\ krnbership lnkrc..,t trn nslcrrctl llllks~ atl miltcd :is n \·krnbcr in an:ord;111cl.' \\it h Article XI.
th) I hl· Compan) ma: rcnrnH' lhl' transferor 11ml Assignee \\ilh n.:spect to a Prohibited I' rans fe r as prm ided in /\rticlc XIl.
(<.:) The trnnslcror nnd tnuisrcrl.'c "ith f'l'spcct to a l'ruhibited Trn n ~ li: r shn ll be jo intl: and :>cH·rally linhk to the Company for. and shall i11de11111il~ and hold th.: Company lwnnkss ugainsl. an~ expense. liabilit). or loss incurred b) the Computt) (i ncluding rcasonablc leg.al lees and cx111.·. nscs) as a resull or suc h tramJer. thL'ir n.'lllll\·nl w1d liquidatilHl or their ~kmbershi p lnll'rcst~ (irnpplicablc ). and t h~ efforts tn enfon.:e 1111.' intlemnit~· granted in this Serti on 10.7(c).
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MR.499 10.8. Al!.rCClllClllS or Sgouse: Sok i\fan~H!Cnt Clll Cnm1nun i1\' Propcrl\.
(a) 1-:xcculinn nr Spousal Jo indcr and Co1Jsenl. The spouse lll" each \.kmbcr shall cxeculc and deli,·cr l<'l 1hc Company a Spousnl .loinder nnd Consent in the form or Ex hibit B.
(b l 1\!.!.reemcnls or Spouse, I he spous1.· of' each :'vkmba ngn.:es that : (i) this /\greemcnl is entirdy fair. just and equitabk and in his or her hes! interest: (ii)the co\·ernmts made in this 1\grccml'llt nrc binding nn such spouse iml i ,· i<lunll~ and that such spnuse is hound by th is Agn.:emenL includ ing inso for ns llll) interest such spouse rnny hm 1.' 110'' or hc rcalkr in nny ~vkmbc rship ln!crl.'st hy reason o r 1he communi ty prnpeny Im' s {)r the State or l°l.'X<ls or any other state. or othc1wisc: (iii) \\ hcnc,·er. pursuant lo lhc terms of Lh is t\gn:cment. st11.:h Member docs. l)I' is required to. in any manner transfor. pledge. or encumber his or hc1· Membership lntt:rest. or any inlercsl in such Membership Jntcrcst. to the Company nr any other l1l' rs1111. such trnnsfcr. plcdg.c. nr cncumhrancc shrill indutlc the commtmity proper!) interest. iC any. or such spouse in such Membership Interest so transl'cnni. pledged. or 1.·neun1bcred: :rnd (i\) in lhc 1.'\"Cll\ t>f the death or such spouse. lll1) l11ll.'l'\.'::il such Spouse Illa) IHt\'C no'' nr hcreartcr in an: :vkmbcrship Interest \\hid1 constillltcs co11Hnu11il) proper!) should pass to suc h Mt:mbc r and. nccurdingly. such spouse shall ''ill nnd bequeath such Spl)Usc's entirl..' conu11t1nity property interest. ir any. in sueh f\.kmhcrsh ip lnten.:sl Lo suth f'vkmbcr.
(d Sole Mn11ng,e111c111 C'~!mmunit,· J>rt~p ert\'. Each f'vlcmb1.:r \\htl is a natural pl."r~un .111d his or her spouse agn:l' thnl such tvkmher' s tvlembcrshi p I nlerl'sl. whether present ly O\\ ncd or hcr('aftcr ncquircd. is. if sw.: h l'vkmbt:rship l11ll:rest is commllllit: proper!). co1111nu11lt:- prnpcrty Sll h_icct ln the sok ll1itnt1ge111c:n l. Cl lll t rt) I. and di spnsi I inn or such :--. tcm her.
ARTICLE XI ,\l> i\ llSSIO~ OF '.' il':W \JE:\-tlff RS I I. I. Substi llltcd ivkmbl'rs. 1\11 t\ss ign1.·1: o!' a :vkmbcrshi p l ntl.'rcst shall he admitted a:; ti Suhstillltcd Member \\ith re spccl to :-.uch Mc:1nhcrship ln ter~!'il t in lhl' date on \\hich al l ol" the lo ll l)\\ ing conditions .ire satis licd: (a) I hl' ~v l:rn age rs h:i\ (' upp1·0 \·ed in writing thL' admission or the Sub:-;Lilllll'd l\kmbcr.
(b ) I he :\ ss i!:,'lll'C has tkli,·crcd to the Coinpan> any ag1\.'e111cnls and other tloeum1.·n1s thnt the \.fnnag.ers rcqu1.:sl to con li rm su1.eh :\ ss ignce ns a ~ lt:mbl' r in lhc Crnnpan> a11d such Assignct.' · s agreement to be bound hy this :\grecmcnl as a :vtemher.
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MR.500 (c) Ir requested b~ 1hc :vtanngers. th~ Company has ren'.i\t'.U an admission foe in an dctem1incd b~ lh1: \tanagers tn be st1lfo:iL'l1l to reimburse the C:nmpany for the estimali:J alllL)lllll e~penscs like!:- 10 be inett1TL'd b~ the Company in con11cc1in11 1~i1h the admission of the 1\ssigncc ns a St1bsti1utcd Member.
I 1.2. ,\dditiunnl ivkmbcrs.
(a) In Gem:m!. Tht" Managers may cause the Compnn) to ndmit a person as an 1\ddiliona l tvkmbcr and issue /\dditionn l Lin its ln such Additional ~kmbcr upon satisfoct ion of all or the follo\\'ing conditions.
( i) l{cquisi te Percentage has npprowd the admission of the Additiona l 1\ rvk111 ber •Iller 1wtkclO all Members ol' (i) !he Initial Capital Contribution lo be inadL· by the proposed /\ddilional ivkrnber. (i i) the cfl'ecl or the: admission OJI tach Partncr's f>L•rccntage Interest. and (iii) other material information relc,·nnt to the proposed mlmission.
(ii) The admission ol' !he proposed Additional :Vkmhcr satisfies the upp licablc t:0nd itit111s or ~1.'CliQ!l \1}.J.
(iii) propos<.:d Additional Member lws dcli\·erc.:d tu the Compan) any 1'111..' agn:cml.'nls and othl.'r docl1111cnts tha t the Managl.'rs n:quL'st lo conlinn the person as a Member in th1.' Company and the pcrson·s agreement lo he bound hy thi~ :\grccmenl m; a \ikmb1.·r. ARTICL E XII WITllDl~ AWA L OR REM OVA L OF .\ H:MHERS 12.1 . Wi1hdrawal or\ !embers.
ta) No l\k111ber ma) withdra\\ from lhe Company or otherwi se <.:l.' <l SI.' lo he a ).,!ember e-..:cl.'pl upon the folio\\ ing t.'\\.'1lts : (i} reel.'ipl h) the l'ompl!ny ora notice orsud1 MemlK·1" s \\ilhdnt\\ :il frorn lhl' l'tllll!Mll~ :
(i i) <I l l'tlllS le r Of ,ti] or !hi.' t'v k111ber' ~ [\ lcmbcrsh ip Illll.'1'1.'._,l Ill a l \' l'll 11ltl'd I rans ler: 11r (I ii) l\.' 111U\ ill nr the :Vkmhcr <l:-. cl Mt'mbt'r as l1nl\ ided in this J\grl.'emt'nt. (b) .\ [\km her slwll be dcrn1cd In \\'ithdra1\ from the Cl1 1111x111~ upon the l(1ll<l\\ ing C\'L' lltS:
(i) a11L' ' c nt s pee i Ii ed in Sec Li(111 I 2. I(a l:
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MR.501 (ii) anl'\Tntspccitied in Scction 153.155(a )H)nrScclion l5J.155(a)(5)ofthl' l\1dc (relating lu b<mkruptcy m insoh·cnt:) prncccdings \\ ith rl.'.Sj)CL'l to a general partner). applied as i r the :Vkmber ' 'ere a general partner: (iii) ir a :Vkmber is Oil indi\'iduaL the tvkmbcr's dcnth. the uppoinlllll..'llt or a gunrdian 01· gencrnl co11se1Yator fnr the :'vkmber. or n judicial dck'nninntion that the :Vkmbcr is incapable or perlt>rming the tvkmbcr" s duties und<.:r thi s Agreement: or (i\) ii' th-.· Member is an 1.'nlily. rm C\'cnt requiring the :'vk111bcr·s \Yinding. up or <:~n1:sing the lcrminntion of the :'vkmbcr's cxistcm:L' or suspension of the ivlcmber's right lo Jo husi ncss.
(c) If a i\1kmbcr ceases to be a Member in 'iolation nf St:<.:linn 12. I(!!}. tht: Comp:tn} llHI) reCO\ l'r dnmages fro Ill the former \tkmbcr ft)I' brl'nch or thi:-. l\grl'CJnCtll .
12.2. Removal o f Member~ .
(al 1\ rvkmhcr may bt· n:mo vcd as a tvlcmhi.:r by thL· unanimous" rilll!n cons~nt or the Manag~rs u1Klcr the lt)llowing circumstant:cs: (i) the l'vkmbcr has 1n111::;tcrred or attcmptt'd to 1n111slcr nll or riny portil>n or its \kmbcrship Interest i11 a Prohibited Transl~r: (ii) in the case or any :vkmber ''lw is also a Manager or nn Affiliate l>I' a ~·tanager. Lht Member or its /\niliate has ceased to be n Manager in ,·iolation or ~et:tion ~_liill or has been rcmnvcd as a Manager in nceonlnn<:c '' ith SL'clinn 5.7(b): (iii) the ivlanagi.:rs determine. in their sok discrl'lion. that it is in the best interest ol' the Company tl1 remove a Memhcr: ( i \) the Member has materiall y bri.:achcd the ti.:rm::; lli° this Agreement or an~ 1>1hcr 111a11:rial agri.:cme111 "ith the Cnmpany: m ( ,.) the \ili111agcrs determine lh<H rentO\ al is nct:essar:-, 10 rnmply \\ ith <111) l\.'ljUil't:111-.·11ts. rnnditions. or guiddim:.s cuntui11ed in ~'II~ opinion. dir-.·1.:ti,·e. nrdcr. ruling. ur rcg1dntio11 or any L:nited States 1cderal or stall' ag:.:m:y· orjudit i.11 a11lht1rit~ or tontninl'd an' l lnitl!d Stall''-. tl:dcral ur stale stntul('.
( b) Ir th(.' rvtnnagl'l'S propo'>e lo remm·l' :1 Member pursuant to lh i:-i Si.:c lion 12.2. thi.: l\h111agers shnll not ii)· thi.: Member in "riling l)r till' prop1 1 s~d remm iii. and if applicable sha ll pnn itk such :vkmbt•r [\ r-.'nsonablc oppununil~ 10 cure the l.'\'l'lll g.i,·i11g ri.se to n:mo\'al. ·1he rcnw,·al nl. thi.: Memb~r is effcclin~ al such timl.' as tktennincd b) till' \Tanagl.'rs in ac1.:orda11ce with applicable In\\· and taking intL) nccount th1.: l\,kmbi:r"s oppt>rtun it) to curl: the e\·i.:111 gi' ing l'iSl' ll) l"l'l\ll)\'HI.
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MR.502 12.3. Optional Re<lcmption or tvkmbership Interest. Subject lll Sc1.:tion ·4A (relating. to limitations nn d~s tribulil)ll s ). thl' ~vhuiagers. nr, it' there is no [email protected]. :.i Requi site Percentage. nm) cause the C<,1111pa11y lo redec111 the tvk111bC'rship Imerest or an t\ssig.nee b: pa) ing the Assignee the Fair Value of its Membership [n tcrcsl as nf the redemption date or the nctunl q ·lluc or the i\·kmbers Capital Account. lnlcn:s 1 t \\'ill acnuc al the lndc:-;. R<itc on tlw amount owed umkr thi s Section 12.3 l"wm the 30 h day u l'tcr the rcdc11,1Hion date Lo the dnte the payment is 1,rndc. The redemption date shall be tixcd hy the Managers in rn:cordance ,,·ith the prilH:iplt::s or Scct i,>n I 0.4. l ~ :'\ccpt as othern·ise required by the l.R.C.. mnounts paid in redemption of an i\ ssigncc"s Membership Interest shall bL' trcatcd as made in exdrnngt: ror the interest or the Assignee in Company property pursuant to 1.R.C. Section 736( b)( I) . including the inte rest nr such /\ssig.nee in Company goodwill.
12.4. Status or Former Memb~[. i\ :Vkmbcr \\ho withdnt\\!" or has Lwcn relllO\'Cd rrolll the Company or othcrn ise ccnses to be a rvkrnbcr has the statt1:> or un t\ssignL'l' \\ ilh rcspctt lo any Mcn1bcrship Interest held by such rorrner Member. 1:xccpt ns pro,·ided i11 Section 12.3 (relati ng, to optional redemption of a tvkmhc1.. s Membersh ip Interest) or Arlick XIII (relating to windi ng up und termination), such lc1rmer \kmbcr is not entitled ll> n.~cci\·e any payments umkr Scction IOl.205ofthcCodc.
ARTICLE XIII WINUll\G liP A:'-11> TERMINATION . 1. l~ ,·e.nts Rcl1Uiri111.! Windin!.! Un. The Cornpnn) "hull commence '' inding. up pn1cedurcs in accortln11cc "ith this J\grl'cmcnl and Lhc Codl' upon the tirsl to occur of any or the follo " ·ing c\'ctHs: (a) a Requisite Percen tage vok Lo wind up and terminate the Company: (h) a decree by a mun requiring. the\\ imling. up nr the Crnnp•rny: (l'l the tc rminalill11of111embcr~hip ol' lhl' last t\'111aini11g tvkmbcr: or (d) the resignati on or rcmma l 1.i 1· ull Managers ir the ~k1n lw rs foil to 1.: kct a replat.:emcnl Managt:r as pro\· id~d in Sectio11 5.7(1} I J.2. \Vindtng_\Jp Procedures.
(a) On the occurrence or llll C\"C!ll requiring\\ ind i n ~ up or the Company. unless there is ;111 nction lo continue the Cn111pan: \\'ithnul '' inding. up in :icrnrdanct.: \\'ith SC'cti on 13.3. the \tanagers (nr other l.iquidator as p1\1 \ idcd belo'' l shnll. ns soo11 as rcas\lnably practicable. '' ind up the Company· s business nnd ulfoirs (includi ng. d isposing nr thl'. Cnmpan:-" s asscb <rnd appl: ing the prtH.:i.::cds as prm itlcd in Sec tio n IJ.4) and lL'rrni11alc thi: Co111pn11y in accordrrnce '' ilh lhis 1\grecrncnt and the Code. The <..'ompan> shall cease to cnrr: on its business (C'Xci.'pt to the e.'\ tctH neccssar: to \\ind up its bu:-.inc.ss). l'Olkct and sell its property to the cx tl'nl 1111.·.
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MR.503 propt>rty is not tn he tnrnsfl'ITL'd or distributed in kind. and perforn1 nn) uthcr act required to \\'ind up its husilll'SS and affairs.
(b) Ir thl.! Mnnagers han~ "rnngrully caused tht> \\'inding up or the Cnrnpan) or ir there is no Mun<1ger. (i) u Requisite Percentage may rnte Lt' elect a person or persons l\) accomplish the \\'inding up or the Company. or (ii) if the ~kmbcrs rail to elect a pcr:-;011 tl1 accomplish winding up the Cnmpany. then any f\lkmbL'r or 1\ ~s ignee may petition a court to '' in<l up the Company as pnn-itlcd in Sectil>n l 1.054 l)r th~ Code. The pcn;nn or persons \\'inding up the Company. ''hdher the Manager!' or Jn dci.:tcd or court appointed person or persons. is referred to in this Agreement as the .. I .iquidator:· (c} The Liquidator mny determine the time. manner, and terms or <Ill)' sale or :;ale:'> or Company prnpt:rly pursun nt to such \\in<ling up. The Liquidator (if' not the :Vlanagcrs) is cntitkd to re<.:l'ivc reasonable comp;:nsntion for its services: may exercise al I of the po,,·crs con!~rrcd upon the Managers under this Agreement lo the. extent ncccssury or desirable in the good foith judgment or the Liquidator to pcrt'l1nn its duties; and with respect to nets taken m omitted while ac:ting in such capacity tHl behalf' or the Cotnp~lll}. is t:nt itlcd to the lirnilalitlll or liability n11d indemnilication rights set forth in J\rtid: VJ.
(d) The l.iquidntnr sha ll proYidc quartc:rly reports to the Ykmbers liml 1'\s::;igncl'S during the winding up proccdurt: shtl\\ing the assets and liabilities or the Company. prm·iding information and documents required b~ the Members and Assignees to co mply with their tax r1.:porti11g obligations. and such other i11lim11ation as the: Liquidator deems apprnpriall'. Within a reasonable time nllcr i.:ornp!eting the winding up, lhe l.iquidatllr shall gi\T each tvlt:mber ;md 1\ssigncc a linal statement sl.'(ting forth the assets. liabilities. a11d rCSCl"\'t:S or tht: Ct1111pn11~ ns nr tht: dmc nfco111ph:tio11 of,,imling up.
l :u. ~g nlinuntion Withoui Winding U12.
(a) 1r therl' is a decision l t1 wind up anJ tt:rminatc the Ct>mpany as dcscri bt:d 111 Sedion 13. l(a). the Company may be cunlinucJ as pnn idcd in Section I 0 1.552 nf the Cndc.
{bl Ir there is n tl·nni11atio11 or the continued mc1nbership ui' tltl..' bst rcnmining 'vlt:mber as desnibcd in Section IJ. I (t: !. then prior to t()111pktion or the '' imling. up protess but not later than 90 days nlkr lhl' t:\\'nt of termination. the \tlnnagcr~ nm) continue thl..' Compun~ hy admi tting one or mun: \lc111hcrs dli:1..:ti\ '-'as ur the occurn.:nt:\' nflhe l~ \ ·cnt or lerrninat inn. •\n> 1\ssignct: \\·host..' i>lTL'l't1lllg_C Jntl..'rt:Sl \\otdd be diminished hy rl..'aSt\ll or lht: admiSSlUl1 \)j' t\ 11 ;\ddit il1na I Member under the l'ircumstancL's d.:snihed in th is Section 13 ..l( b) must apprm e the nd111issil11l or the /\ddit innal f\·11.'nlbl' I'.
! .1.-1 . Liquidution u!' ,.\ssds anti :\pplicaliun and l>istributio11 or Prnct:t:ds. (n) In Ciencral. On \\inding up the Compnny. the Liquidntnr shall dispos1: or th1.: Compnny·s propcrtii;:s nnd \1ppl) and distribute the pnKet:ds. or transler th1: Co111pn11y properties. in the fol lowing tmkr or pril>rit): E\lllHll" 11511.1( IX\.! 2 I.! 2111 I
MR.504 (i) to creditors (including ~!embers who an: creditms) i11 uc1:orda1K·c \\ilh their relmiH~ rights anti prioritil:'s to satisfy the.: liabilities o l' the Cnmpnny. including expenses assm: iuted wi th tht: winding up and termination or the Company. hul excluding nny Compan> liability ror :my unpaid \~a11dnlllry Distrihutiuns: (ii) i\lkmb1:rs. Assignees. and former :Vkmbcr:-; to satis f) the Compan) ·~ tti liab ility for any unpaid ivlnndutory Di stributions: and (iii) ln I\ kmbcrs and Assignees as provided in Section -L ~.
(b) t\o :vkmbcr Dctlcil Reslnration Obligation. No ivkmlK'r is liable I L) the C nmp;)n~. Lo another iVkmber. 01· to a third party. for the n:pay1m.' nt ur any deficit in the \ !ember's Capital /\tcotmt, extcpt as provided in Section I 0 1.206 of the C'ndC".
(c ) Reserves. In the discrt'lion or the Liquidator. <i pro rata portion of the di stributions that would othcn,·ise be made pursuant lo Secti()n 13 .4UtJLili and iliil may b~ withheld to pnwidc a reasumibk reserve for Company linbil itics (cnnlingent or othcrn isc) am1 future expenses. including a rcasonabk reserve !'or any claims for indemnification under l\rtide VI and lbr any future expenses associated \\'ith any tax nudit or other Pr(icccding th<lt is pending or may arise.
(d) Pa' men ts and Di stributions to Members in Kind. The Liquidator nrn) nut mnkc any payments or distributions lo Members or Assignees pursL1ant to Scctio11 13.<-i(a!{ii} or (_ijjJ other than in cash unless all Members and Assignet's recei,·ing the prnperty appnwe the translrr in kind. Thc I.iquidatl)r shall determine the Fair lvlarkct Value or Ull) propcny tr::msli.:rrt:d lt) ivkmhcrs or 1\ ssi~nees ... in kind nci.:ordinl!. lll the' aluntion t11'nt:cdures sd li.lrth in /\ nick XIV. ~
(cJ ('h;nactcr of Liquidating Di stributions. Except as 01he1wise required b) the l.ll. C.. amounts pa id lo .\kmbcrs pursuant lo this Secti0.!l. I:>.-± shall bL· treated as made in exchange for the inll'rt·~t of the \tlembcr in Company pn1pert) rursuant tn l.ftC. Sec tion or 7.>6(b)( I). includ ing. the interest such :Vkmbl'r in Com pany g.ood\\ ill. U.5. (.\:nilicalc or Ti:rmin:itinn. l'hi..: l.il1Uidator shal l lilc a Ci.:rti liL'iJk or Term inati on oru Domestic Ent it: on the completion nf the winding up o f tlh~ Com pan:.
U. <1. Ri.:i nstah:menl. Ir the l"l>mpnn~ is tcrrni11aled. It nm~ be rL· in;;;tn tcd in the m 1111111.· r pnn' idl..'d in the Ct)dc.
ARTICLE XIV VA l XATlO~
1-1. 1. Fair Value ur Company Proper!\. lhe Fair Value nr propt'rl> 1:on1ributed tn the cl))11pan: b) a iVk mhcr ns pnrt oC sud1 \tknibcr·s Initial Capiwl Contribution is the UlllOllllt or '\UL' h ivkrnb1.·r":-. Init ial Capital Conlributil.lll. ns s t'! lcH"th on Exh ibi t. \ . minu:-; the amount l) r an)
L'ash cD11trihuk·d w the Ct1mpa11y as pnrt nr such \tlcmbcr"s Initial Cwital Contribution . 111 nil
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MR.505 nlh1.·r casl.'s. !hi.' fai1· Va lue of an nssct as or nny dntt> is its fa ir 11'arkct \'alue as dcll.!rmincd by the ivlnnagcr-; in goml foith using nn) reasonabk \'aluaLinn method. Ir any aftccted \-km her dnes nol H!.!.rcc \\ilh the \aluation sd b\. th..: Mamrners. the Fnir Vnlue shall bt: determined usinu ~ ~ ~
pweedures similar lo those set ronh in Sed ion 14.2. and the cost or any such dt:lcrminalion shal l he hnrnc cntlrdy by the affec ted Member unless the Managers or :1 majority in i1itcres1 or nl l \ikmbcrs 01h1:r than the al"l\:cte<l Nkmber nppnm:s an alkrna1i1·c allocation or such costs.
I .+.2. fair Va lue of Membership Interest.
(a) Fnr purposes of nny redemption of n Membership lntcn.:st pursuant to Sedion 12.3. tht: Fuir Yah1e ol' the Membership Inkrcst is its fair market \nluc as determined by the Manngcrs (or. if there arc no Managers. by the Liquidator) in gond foith based on the net prucceds that would be rccci,·cd with n.:s1-x:ct to the Membership Interest in a winding up or the Company, ta king into account nll expenses associated \\ith such ''imling up and any damages or other amounts rcco' erable by the Compnny from the Assignee or with respect to the Assig nee· s ~vle111bcrs h ip lntcrest. In co111H:ction with the payment in redemption or the Membership Interest. the Managers or Liquidator shall provide a notice to thc Assignee selling forth the Fair Value or thc Mcmber..;h ip Interest. including information n:lt:vant to the dctt.:nnination of such F:-iir Value.
(b) lffhc Assignee docs nnl agree with lhe Fair Value nl'thl' Nkmbt:rship [ntcrcsl as de11.:r111incd by the Mam1gers or 1.lquidator. the Member ma:- !>llbrn it lo the Compnny n notice or ohjectil)n ,,·ithin :W tlays or the Member's receipt ur thl'.' \'<tluntion notice. Within 15 days folltH\illt! receipt or the t\ssigncc·s llOl ll'.C or objection, the Company shal l appoint a qualified appraiser. and inform the Assignee or the IHlllll' nnd business nddress or the {lpprnisi.:r. The apprniscr slltlll determine the 1:air Value or thl' Mernbe::rship lnlert:sl in accordance with till' prirn.:iplt:s or ~ection I 4.2(t\). 1'11c appraiser shall gi,·e th<: Assignee and the Managers an nppnrtuni1y to med wi th him prior lo completing his appraisal. L~ xccpt as provided i11 Scction l-L2(c). thl' appraiser"s detennim11iun ol' the Fai r Value of the asset(s ) in dispute shall be mnde \\·ith in JO days or his appointment (or such longer period as is reasonably required to com plclc the appraisal). and is lin:1l mid binding on nll L'ntH.:l.'rnL~d. absent mnnifc.sl error.
(c) Ir lhL' 1\ ssignel' docs not appnwe the appraiser sdcctcd by the Company. \\ithin day" follo\\'ing. ntllilication nf such selection pursuant to Section 14.2Cb) the Assignee ma) appoint a qunlilkd appraisL'r o!' the /\ssignce· s choice. nnd inform the (\)mpany in'' riling ur thl.' 11<1t1lL' and bu siness ~1ddri.:ss or the :.ipprais.:r. In such t.:\l'l1l. the Hppraisn s appointed b} thl.' Compan: and the 1\ :;signcc shall nppoi111 a third quulillcd apprai:-.L' I'. Fn1:h o!" thc 1l11·L·c apprai sl'rs slwll det1.·nnine the Fair Ya lu\.' ol' the tvk·111hcrship Interest in accnrdancl' \\ ith the principles nf ScL:tion l..f.2(a). ThC' mcrag.c or the l\Hl ,·aluntions that rn·e closest to t!m:h other shnll be determ inl'd to be tht' Fair Value orthc tvlemlwrship lntl.'re.sl and such dctl:rmi1rn1ion !->hall b0 linnl :inti binding on all rnnccrncd. absent mnni fest errnr.
(d ) n1c cnsl or l.'ill'h apprni:rnl sha ll be shnrcd cqll<lll~ b) the ('1)1llpi11)) <llld thL" , \ ssignel'.
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MR.506 (l') rhL' Company shnll pn~ thL~ 1\ssignCL' illl) CXCl:'SS nr(i) the· rccnmputcd Fair Vallll.' or the ivktnhcrsh ip lnteresl tl\'t.'r (ii) the sum or any <lmount prc\·iousl) paid to the Assignee in l'l.'tkrnption or his Membership lntet·csl plus any ('OSlS charged to the 1\ssignee as pro,·ided In p<1rng.mph (J). rhc /\ssignl.'c shal l pa) the Company any excess of ( i) the su m or any amount prL'Villus l ~ paid to the Assignee: in n~dcmptin1) lll' his tvlembership lnten:st plus any costs t.:hmgcd to tht.' ;\ssigncl.' as proYided in paragraph (d). owr (ii} the recomputed Fair Vnluc of the r'vkmhersh ip I ntercst.
(I) Interest shnl I be paid at the Intlcx Rmc nn any amnunt dctt:r111in1.xl under Sl.!ct ion l-L2< e) for the period from thl' 30'11 da) n tier the ri.:.-de111p1 inn date to the dutc the ~1mOllllt is paid.
ARTICLE XV GENEl~AL PROVISIONS 15.1. Amendments.
(a) In General. Subject to the l'nllowing exceptions and limitations set frlrlh i11 Section_JS. l(b). this 1\greement may be nm1:nded on ly with the appnmd or a Rcquisitcd Percentage.
( b) t:xceptinns nnd I.imitations. The Managers may mm:nd li_xhibit !\ from timl! lo time to rclkct the admission and \\'ithdrawnl of Members. and changes to an) Membl'r's PercL'ntagc lnkresl. in accord:mcl.' with this t\grccmcnt. I he :-Vlanagl'rs may use the pl)\\ Cr of' attorney granted in Scetil)n 15.12 to 111uke nlrn·substantivc amendments that do not ndn~rsl.'ly impnc.:t the rights or obligations nr a11y Manager L'lr MembL'r. l\:o atrn~ndmcnt nr thl' /\grcemrnt may adversely affctt any Member's rights nr obligations under this J\grceincnt (dctcnn inl.'d "ithout tnkillg inln account the right or other Members to amend the Agreement) \\ ithmtl thi.: advct'sl'I )' affected tvlembc( s nppnn al. No amt:'ndmcnl of J\rti~lc VI (relating lo Iiabi Ii ly riml indemnification) may advct'scly al'li:L'I thL' rights or oblig<lliuns or any Indemnified Person wi Ihottt the Indcrnni ficd Pi:rsnn · s appro,·a I. No amendment 11 r this Agreement 111ay change the requiremt.:nls und1.:r this 1\gn:t.:111e111 !'or approving. any action '' ithmil the approval ol' the ~kmbcrs holding an aggregate Percentage lnkrL·st rctiuired lo apprm·c tlw action.
l 5.J. >loticc. t\ny notice. rt'pml. or l>Lhcr com111u11icritio11 required or permitted to he madl' l1i an: person by this r\ g rL'C111('11I ::.hnll hl" in \\riling u11d i-; dccml'd gi,·cn \\'ht:n (a) dl'li\l'rd to the p1..·rslltl hy hand. (b) lhL' 1hird business day allcr deli\ cry lo thc l.'ni!cd States Postal Sen·ici: (or other designati.::d dcl i,·cr: scn·icc as dclincd in l.ftC. Section 7502(1)). postage prt'paid. in an ~nvclopc properly addressed to the person l'll th~ person·_., address set 1·orlh in the Co~npany ·s rL'COn.ls as ur the date llr th:li\er!. or (t) SUL'.CL'Ss!'ully transmillcd b: focsimik or ekctronic mt::ssagc In I he focsi m ik phrn1l.' number or e-mail address (as uppl icnblc) set forth in the (\1mpnny\ records as or the d~tLL' Ill' transmission . /\ny Ctn11mu11icmion l<) th~ Manager., or tile Company may be dc li n:n:d ll) 1hc Company"s registl'rt:u olfo.~c designated purs~mnl to Section 2.3.
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MR.507 15.3. (ion:rnin~'; (\111scnl to .luriscliction. This /\g.rccmc11L is gowrncd by nnd shnl I hc tunstrued under the l<l\\ s ol' Lhc Stale of l"cxas \\ ithout regard to kgal requirements tlrnt \\ould requin: Lile applicri tion of the law oC a11y other jurisdictitlll. J\ ny Pr<)Ct'eding arising out of or n:luting 10 th is 1\gri.:c1rn:nt or the Compclll) ·s att i\ ities or propert ies may h-: bn.n1gh1 in the stale courts of the Count;. \\-IH:rc the Company's princ ipal onlce is located. or. ir it has or can acquire ju risd iction. in the llnited Stales Distri<:t Court for the Distrit:l in \\'hi...:h the Comp<1n) ·s pri ncipal nnicc is IL)cah.'d. l·: nch l\·kmber and Assignee irrcvocahl) submits In Lhc exclusive jurisdiction ol' each suc h l'1H1rl in any such Proceeding. wain:s :rny ol~jcc t inn it mny no"· or hereafter have lo \'l:nuc or lo convenience or l(m1111. agrees thal all claims in n:spccl ur lht' l'roct:cding sha ll he heard und d1.:1crmi11cd only in any sw.:h 1:oun and agn:es not to bring any such Prncccding in any other c:ourt. The Company or any Member lll' 1\ssigncc mny lilc a copy nr this Agreement \\'ith an;. court ns "rittcn evidence or the agrccmcnt between the panics irrevocably to \\ai\\..' nny object ions to ,·1.: m1c or to convcnicnet· or rorum. Process in an~ Procel'ding referred to in tht· st:cond scntt:ncc of this sec tion may bl' scr,·ed on any party any\vhcrc in the world.
15.4. Waiver. 1\ny failure by a party to insist upon the stritt pcrfnrmancc or a n~ co,-cnant or co ndition nr this /\grce11h~n1. nr tn cxen.:isc any right or remedy llpon a breach nf any such con:nant or rnnd itiun. docs nm consti tute \\'tiiwr nf any such cownnnt or condition Many breac h thereof.
15.5. l:n1irc 1\!!rccnh.:nl. This J\gn:cmcnt supersedes nil prior <lgrccmcnls, \\hclhcr \Hillen or ~)ral. bl'l\\CCn the parties \\'ith respect to its subjcc:l mnttcr and cnnsti tut-:s a complctt· and l''.>:d usivc stnlen1ent or the agreement he tween the parties \\ ith 1\~spect ln its subjL'cl mnltcr.
l :'di. Sm:ccssurs nnd Assign~. ~o Member <ir 1\ssigncc nm} ass ig.n any llf its rights or dclcgalt: <lll~ n!' its obligations under this /\greemc11l CXl.:Cj)I tlS C.'\pl'l.'SSI) pcrtniltcd in this 1\grcement.
15 .7. Third-Parties. Other than as provided in Section 5.-1 (relat in g to reliance on autlmrit) or the :vlamtgi.:rs ). Section J .6 (rl.'lnling to ~vlcm her Noles). S1:ction l I. 2( b) (relating In thc Cotham!Mcrritl i\otc l '.quity Kii.:kt·r). and Article VI (rdating to rights of lndemn i lied Persons). l\OllC or th-: pro\ isio11s nr this Agtccmcnt arc for lhe b1.:nclil or or cnfmccable b) lll1) creditors \JC the C'ornpt1ny nr nlher persons not a parl) to thi s Agrccmc111. except such bc11clit" as inure tn a s ucce~:mr or permitted ;1s:-ign in accurdunce \\ ith S1.:ct io11 15 .6.
15.8. SC\'Crabilil\ . I r ~111) prm·i siun or thi s AgrectnClll is hcld lll\ a lid <W lllll'lll'on::cablc by Hll ) Cllttrt of l'Olllpl'lClll j urisdiction. the Other pro\·isin n!-1 ol' this 1\gr~ClllClll \\ill remain in full l(ircc a nd clk<.:t 1\11) pro\'isinn tir th is 1\grcl'ment hdd im·alid or uncnf(irc..:ablc nn l) in p:1rt nr Jcgrec \\ill remain i11 rull fnri.:c and cffi:ct to the extent not held i1l\alid nr uncnl'orct'ablc .
I).(). Construction. l he language in this /\grccmcnl is to bl.' i.:o11strued accunling Lo ils fair 111ca11ing and i-; mll lo h~ strictly rnnstrued for or ngninst an) pmt) . ~othing in thi:-; Agreement is to he construt•d as authorizi11g or rc...·quiring an) ac liun that is pruhibiku b) thl·
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MR.508 Code or other applicable law. or as prohibiting nny action that 1s required by th<: Code or other app licnble la\.. .
l 5. l 0. Ex0c utio11 of Agreement. This 1\greement may be executed in counterparts, each L)f ' vhich wi ll be J ccmed to be an originn l copy of this Agreement, aml all of which together consti tute one agreement. Any signature to this Agreement e\ ide11ccd by a facsimile transmission of such signatiire shall he binding ot1 the pmties to the same extent as if such signatme were an original.
15.11. Further Assuranct:s. The parties shall execute and dclin~r all documents. provide all infonna1 ion. and take or refrain from taking action as may be necessary or appropri<1tc to m:hieve the purposes of this Agreement.
15. 12. Pov;er of Attorney.
(a) Each Member appoints the Managers and the: Liquidator severally with full po¥ver of substitution, as the true and lawful attorney-in-fact for such Member. and in the name, place. and sLc::ml of sueh Member. to execute. certify. acknowledge, swc(lr to, lilt!, publish. nnd record: (i) any ccrtiti<:ate or other document that may be requirl:!tl to be filed by the Company or the Members in order to qualify the Compmly to do busi ncs~ in any jurisdic tion. except that no such til ing shall include a conscnt by any Member to service or process in any jurisdiction without the Member's apprn,·al: (ii) any amendment to the Certificate of Fonnnlion. to this t\grccrm:nt. or to any nther agreement or document as rcquircd or permilled by this Agreement: (i ii) nny certificate ol'termination and other uocumcnts tlwL may be required to effectuate the termination or the Company pursuant to the provisilHlS or lhis Agreement; and (iv) nny doc ument required or the Cornpn ny to c:nrry OHL the net ions that the ~~an:1gers are authorized to lake under this, /\greemcnt.
(b) l'hc fo r1:going appointment of the Manugcrs and Liquidator ns a tvkmbe( ~ nltorney- in- fac t docs not grant such attorney-in-fact any powe1· or aulhorit>· to upprovc. c:onsenL or agree to the substanli\'e terms of nny rtgrccmcnl or other document on bcha lI' or such Member.
(c) The po,\·er of nttorney granted pursuant to thi s Section 15.12 \i) is a spec ial po\\'cr of atlorney coupled \\ith un interest and is irrevocabk, and (ii ) smvives the \\'ithdrawa l or remova l ora Member or the assig.nm~ut of· its Membership Interest.
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MR.509 I~ :\('Ctttcd as nl" the Hlix:ti\'c Date set forth abm L>. by [Ind umong the p1..'rsons signing
M ;m: r-.r1nrrrn.:cl1. an indi\·idual
/ 1\ntonio 1\lbanesc. an individual
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MR.510 EXHIBIT A Effccti\'e ;\s of September J8 1 2D IJ
Number of MEMBl<:I~ NAME AND ADDllESS Initial Capital Contribution Units TXC Energy LLC I Preakness Ln 300 $300.00 Plano. l'cxas 75093
Marc ~larrocco 3602 Bink ley Avc JOO $300.00 Da ll a~. Texas 75205
Antonio Albanese 6605 Gentle Wind Ln 300 $300.0IJ Da llas. Texas 75248
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MR.511 COMPAJ\Y AGREEMENT OF CENTURION LOGISTICS I.LC' EXl-IIUIT B SPOCSAL .JOll\l>ER A'.'11> CONSENT I 1\CKl\OWl.EDGE (il TllAT J !!AVE Rl:AD ll!E FORECJOll'\G COiVIJ>A:\Y AGRJ:l ~ :-VIEN.I OF CENTl: RJON I .OCilSTICS LLC (THE ··AGREEMENT'). (ii) Fl :1.1 . Y CNDERSTJ\ND ITS CONTENTS, AND (i ii ) I ll AV L: BEEN GIV EN T llE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUFSTIO\JS i\1\D ro SF l: K !\ND OBTA IN Tiii'. ADV ICE OF LEGAL COl)NSEL CO\JCERNING MY RIG! ITS. AND Tl II-: l.IMI l'ATIO\JS ON ll IOSI·: RICJI ITS. THAT 1\RE CON TAIN l:D IN Tl IL ACl!U:EMENT. I agrcL' tu be bound by all of tht: tcm1s or the i\grcclllent. including. without limi tation. the provisions or S~:ction I0.8. I am a\\:trc thnl, by the J'>ro,·isions the or /\grcement. my spouse agrees to hold his or her Membership Int erest (as such lcrm is ddint:d in lhc /\gn:emenl) including any portion of such Mcmbershi p 1ntcrcst comprising my rnmmuni Ly property. subject to the spcci lic reslridions nn the Lransrcr or such Membership lnt~rcsts Sl'l forth in the Agreement. I agree that I will not make any lrunsfcr of. or Dth1:nvise deal \\'ilh. such Membership lnll:n:st or 111) communi(y property interest th~rci11 , ir any, during my liletime exc...:pt as expressly pl'nnincd by lhc 1\grt:einent. As provided in Section I0.8 of the Agreement .
I agree that. in lhc event or my dcnth. any lvkmbership Interest that constitutes my rnmmuni ty property slw\tld pass lo my spouse. and I agree to \viii anti bequeath my entire community property intcn.'::;\. il"nny, in -;uch Membership Interest to 111) spousl'.
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MR.512 COMPANY AGREE~IENT Of CENTt:IHON LOGISTICS LLC APPENDIX A
/\.I l11troductio11. This AppL'ndix sets forth principks under wh ich items ot' inL·omc. gain. loss. deduction and credil shall be al located among the !\tkmhcrs. Th is Appendi x also prn,·idcs li.>r 1he ch:term ination and maintc.·nam:c of Cn piLal Accou nts. generally in acco rdance or with TrcaSlll') Rcgulali<.lllS prnmulg,atcd umlcr l. R.C. Sel.:l ion 704(b). for purposes dctcnnining su<:h alloc<ll ions. For purposes or th is Appendi:.;. an Assignee shal l be treated in the same llHl!lncr as a .\ifember.
,\ .J Ddini lions. Capitalized tcl'ms used in this 1\pp.:ndi ;o.; hnw the meanings set forth below or in the Agreement.
'"Adjusted Capi tal Account DdiciC means any delicit bal n n c~ in a ~km bet"s Capital :\ <:cou nt as or the end or a ta:\abk yt;ar, nller giving cl'll?c l to the fo llowing nd.i ustmcnts: (i) CrL'dit lo the Capi tnl /\ccoun l any amounts the .'vlcmbi.:r is obl igated to restore pursrnmt lo the /\g.reemenl or is deemed to he obiiguted to restore pun;uant to (a) Treasury Reg,ulmions Sc.:c 1io11 l.704-l(b)(:2}(ii)(c) (rel ati ng to obligntions to pay purlncr promi ssory notes und other obligations Lo 111uk1.:.contrib11lions ln the Com pany). or (b) the: pcnu ltim<llc sc.:nh.:necs o f Trensury Regulations Sel.'tio11s I . 70 ~- 2(g)( I) (n..·lating to partnership minimum gain) ai1d l.704-2(i)(5) (n:lnting h) partni.:r nonrccoursc debt minimum gain): and (i i) Ikbi t lo such Cnpitnl J\ccou111 thL' items desc ribed in rrcasut') Rl'gu lations SL"ction.'.) l .70.t-l(b)(J)(ii)( d)(4 ). l.704-l(b)(2)(i i)(d)( 5). and l.70~-ltb)(2)(iiJ(d)(6) . lh: ll1rt:gl)ing ddini lion is inkndcd lo curnp l ~ \\ ith I 1\:asury Regu lation:.-. Sec tion 1.70.+- l(bH 2}( ii )(d) nnd shal l be illtL'rpreled wnsistently thcrt\\ith .
··capital 1\ct•tn111L.. has the mcitning sci forth in SeL'tion /\ ..1.
"Depreciation" for eac h ta:-:abli.: ~car. au an1uu11t equal to the dcprec iat ion .
111ca1L'l. anHHl i1n ti on. or other cost recm e r~ dcJw.:Lion al Im\ nblc \\ ith respect to an assd ror ~uc h ln.\'.abk YL'tll'. eXL'epl th:ll ir the Ciros~ 1\s:.;cL Value or <Ill aSS('l differs rrotn its adj usted basis for redcral i m.:~rn1c tax purpnses at the begi nning or such taxable yenr. Ikpret:iation is an amm11H "hi ch bears th(' same ratio l\l suc h beginning Grnss .'\ssd Va lui..· as thL' lix!cral incon1(' tax <lepn.:eialiun. amortinninn. llr other Cl1Sl rL'co,·~ry deduc ti on fo r sue h la.x11bk ~ ('(lr hears to such bcgi nn i ng adj uskd la:-; has is. Ir the adj listed basis f(11' li:tk ral i nrnmc la\ purposes or an <!~Set at the
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MR.513 hcginni ng ur such t<L-.:ablc yt:nr is zero. Depreciatil)ll sh<ill bi: determined '' ith rcfcrcncl..' lo such bcgi1lni ng (iross Asset Vnlue using nny rensonnblc 1ncthoJ sch:c1cd by the 1'.·lanagers.
··Gross 1\ssel Value·· means an nssct ·s adj usted basis for ft·tkral income tax purposes. c-.:cept a l'o Ik)\\ s; (i) lhe initial Gruss t\sscl Value or an asset contributed b) a \lk1nbl..'r to the (\lmpuny is the groS$ Fair Value o f such asset. as cktcrinined by the contributing l'vkmbcr and the \!lnnngers and as set forth on l·:xhibit A.
(ii) The (iross Asset V<1l ucs of Company assets shall bl! adjusted to CljlWI their respectin: gro$s Fair Vn lucs (laki ng l.ltC. ~ 7701(g) into nccount), us determined b) the ,\ tanagers. as nr the following ti1rn:s: (/\)the acquisition or an additional interest in lhe Compnny by any n1:\\· or existing Member in exchange. for more than a di! mi11i111i.,· 1n Capitnl Contribution: ( the distribut ion by the Company to a Member or mon.· than n cle 1nini111is nmount or prup<:rty as con~idcrntion for nn interest in the Company: (C') thl? liquidation or the Cnmpany within th(' meaning or Tr~asury Regulations Section I. 704- l (b)(l)( ii)(gl: and (D) in connection \\' ilh th!! grant of an intcn.:st in thl' Company (othci- than u de mi11i111is interest) as eonsiderntinn for the provision or services tn or for the benefit of the Company b) a Member ading in n mcmb<:r capacity 01' in nnticipation of being a Member. ;\djustmcnts pursuant to tlauses (;\). (B) and((') above arc rctp1irctl only if thl' l'vtunagers determine thnt suc h adjustments art: ncccssnry In accurately relkct or the rdali\'C economic: interests till' i'vkmbers in the Company.
(iii) The Gross J\ssl'l Value ol' n Company asset distributed tn a Member shall * be adjusted to equal the g.russ 1:air Valul..' (laking l.ltC. 7701(g) into account) or suc h tlSSd l)l) the datt: or distribution as dcterminl~d hy the tlistrihutl!C and the Managers.
(iY) The Gross Asset Va lues or (\1mpnny assets shall be incrca~cd (or th.!Ct'\~nscd) tn rdkct <Ill) ndjustmcnts to thL' adjusted hasis or such assds pursuant In l.R.C. Section 734( b} or f.R.C. Sc1:tion 743(bl. but on l) to the ex tunl 1hat such ntljustmcllts arc taken into i11.'.COlll1l in dctl..'rlllining Cnpit<ll J\Ctl\lllllS pursuant to rrcaSUI) Rcgul:itions Section 1.704- l(b)(l)(i\ )(111). Cirns:-: Asset Va!ttl..'S sha ll not be adjusted pursuant tu this pt1 ragrnph (i,·) to the 1:xte11t that an adju stment io.: required pursuant lo p<1 rngn1ph (ii) .
Ir tin: Ciro"s t\ s'>l'I Value ol' nn as-;d ha-; b-:cn determined or <\djustcd pursu<1nt 10 '\ubparng,rnphs(i). (ii) or (i\') of th is deli11itio11. thc assct·s Ciross Asset Va lue shall 1hcrraf'ter hr ~1djt1'\tcd b) the L>eprccintion lakrn into un:ounl \\'ilh respect In such assel ror purposes ur computing Net Profit and Net Lnss.
··~el l'ruli(. and ··:-.Jct Luss'· 1rn:.'<l11. for each lnxable year or other relevant period. an amount equal to the Cnmpany ·s taxabk income nr lo~s Cor such taxable year or other rcle\'ant period. de1er111incd in accordance with 1.R.C. Section 70.l(a ) (for th is purpose, nil items of
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MR.514 i 11rnmc. gnin. loss. \lr t.kductio11 rcl1uirl'.'d lo be $lated sepnn.itd~ pursuant to I. R.C. Section 703(n)( I) shall be included in taxubk incoml' m loss). with the l'ollt.m ing adjustments: (i) i\ny int:ome nr the Co111pa11y that is \.!XL'nlpl from kdcrnl illl'Oll)l' lax and not otherwise taken into acl.'.ounl i 1t comput ing Net Profit or NL't Loss shall be addl'd lLl such taxable income or loss.
(ii) A n~ c:-:penditun:s of the Company (11.'scrihcd in 1.R.C. Section 705(a)(2)(B) or treated as l.ltC. Section 705(a)(2)(U) l!Xpcnditurcs pursuant lo l"rcasur) Regulations Section 1.704-l!b )(})( iv)(i}. and not othc1wise taken into w.:rnunt in computing Net J>rolil or Net Lnss. slw II be sub!rm:kd from such taxable incoml.' nr loss.
(iii) Ir the Gross Asset Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to subparagraph ( ii) or (iii) of the Section A.~ definition of Gross Asset Value. lhe amount of such adjustment shall be takl'.'n into m:counL ;1s gain or loss from disposition or thi.: asset for purposes or computing Net Profit and Net Loss_ {iv) Gni11 or loss resulting from any disposition or C:nmpany properly \\'ith rt:$pect to "hich gain or loss is recog11i1.ed for lc<kml income ta\ purp11sc~ shall be computed hy reference to ihc Gross /\sset Value M the property Jispflscd o l' ( 1111reduc~d b) any Ii abi Ii tics attri butablc thL·rct~) ). nnl wi Lhstandi ng lhat th1.: adj us!cd tax basis t> r sue h property differs from its Gross 1\ss~l Value.
(\') In liL:li 1,f th\: depreciation, amorli1atio11, and other cost rcCO\l'r) dcductinns taken into t1<.:cou11t in computing such tnxnbk income or loss. there shall he wkcn into uccount lkpn:ciatiun computed in nccordnncl:' with the definition or [)~precia1io11 in Section A.2.
(,.i ) To lhc cxtL·nt tin adjustment to the adjusteu tnx hnsi s of n11) Comp:111) asset pmsuall\ to I. R.C. Section 734( h) is n:qui red pursuant to Treasury lkg.ulations Section I .704-l(b){2){i\·)(111J(./J Lo be taken inlo account in tl<.:tcrmining Capi1a l 1\<.:cuu11ts as n result or a distribution othL·r thnn in liquidation or a Member"s ~ l e111bernhip Interest. the amt)lllll of such mljusunrnt sha ll be lrL'atc:d us nn item tl l. gain tir the adjui:.tmcnl intreascs the h<1sis or the U..'>SCL) or Joss (if the adjusl111Cllt dccrca:-;cs thc basis of thl' asset) from till' disposi tion of the :\'iSel nnd sh:ill he takl.'n into account !'nr purposes ol' computing Net Profit nr >Jct l .oss .
.. Nonrl.'coursl.' Deductions·- has the 111eu11i11g. set l'urth in I rcasury Regubtfons Section I .704-2{b)( I) and shall he dctennincJ i.'lcrording lO the prO\ i~ion::- or Trcasur~ Rcgulatinn' Section 1.70-i-2(<.:).
··Nonrccuurse Liabilit\ .. has the lllL'~ning. set forth in rn.~asur) Rcgul<Hions Section I. 70-i- 2(b)(3 ).
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MR.515 .. Partner N_<.rn r~cours£ [)~bl.. has the meaning set fo rth in l°reasur> R..:gulatinns S\..'ction I. 7U.+-2( b )( .+ ).
-·Partner Norm.'ClHlfSC Debt Minimum Gai n"" has the ll1l.:aning S1.' t forth in rn.:asury Regulations Sect ion l.70.+-2(i )(2) and shall be dderm incd in accordam:I.' \\ith Treasury Regulations Seel ion I. 70-l-2( i )( 3 ).
··Partner t'\rnwi.:i:oursc l)cduq ion{· hns the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations Sect inn I.70-l-2(i )(I) and shall be detcnnined in uccordam:c with l"n:asur> Regulations Section I .704-2(i)( 2).
··J>mtm:rshig Minimum Uain·· ha:-; the rm:aning se t tt1rlh in J"n.·asur) Regulations Section l. 704-2( b)( 2) nnd shall be ddermined in m:cordance \Yi th lren s ur~ Regulations Section I. 70.+- 2( d ).
!\ ,J Capitnl t}ccounls. The Company shall determine and maintain Capital t\ci:ounts. ··Cripitnl Account"' mean s an account of each Mcmber determined and maintai ned throughout the full term 111" I.he Co111pany in aci:ordan<.:c \\ ith lhc ca piLal accounting rules of fn:asury Regulations Section 1.704-l(h)(2)(iy). Wi thout limit ing the gcnl..'rality or the fnrt:goi ng. thl' IOllmYing. rules apply: (a) T he Capital Account or each ivkmhcr shall be tn:ditcd \\i th (i) an amnunt equal Ln such f\kmbcr ·s Capital Contributions and the Fair Value of propcny contributed (il"perm ittcd hereunder) lo tile Cnmptrn) by such ~lc m hcr. (ii) such Member's share ol' th() Cornp;my.. s >Jct Profit. and (iii ) the amount nf any Cumpany liabilities nssumc.:d b~ such Member or tlmt arc seturcd by propcrl) distributt?d to sut h :Vkmbt>r. (b ) !'he Cnpitnl ;\crnunt ur each Member shall be debited by ( i ) the umounl ol" cnsh and the Fair V<d uc oi' property distributed to sud1 Member. (ii) such iVfe111bc1.. _, shar1.· nr the Company's >Jet 1.oss. ond (iii) the amoun t nf any liabili ties or such Mcmhl.'r assuml.'d h~· the- ( \)lnpany or thnt nre see med by nny propl.'rt y conlribult>d by such Member to the Compan) .
(<.:) l lp~in the lransf"cr b) a ivh.:111hcr {lf all or part or nn i11krest in the Company alkr the the Capital 1\CCOlllll or th<.: trnnslcror thm is allrihutahlc lO lhe trnnslcrred l ~ fli:c l i\e l);ih.' . i11tcr1.·st cnrrie~ (lW r lo 1111: trnnsfcrce and lhe Capital l\ l'counls 1il" the ;-..,fi:111hcr.s shal l be adjusted tli the e:<h~nl pnwi dcd in rrcasury l{egulations Section l.70-i-l(h)(:!)(i' )(111).
(d) In determining. the amou nt of any liabi li1) ror purposes of Scct inns 1\ ..\. I (n} ;111d J\ ..l . l (b). l.ltC. S1.'clil1ll 752(c) and any other applicnbk pro,ision:-; of the l.ltC. and !he rreasur) Regulations shall b.: t•1le11 intn act:ount.
(c) l ~ :-.:cepl as otliL'r\\'iSI.' n.~qui n.:d b~ lre~1 s ury Rq.tulations ~ 1..·t:L i on l.70-l-l(b)(2)(i\ ). adjustml.'nt to Capital Ac counls in respect ot' Company incOll11!. gain. loss. deduction. and l. R.C.
Section 705(n)(2)( Bl l.'xpenditures (or items therl.'of) shall be made'' ilh rcfen.·ncl.' tn the ledend tax treatment of Slll'h ill'lllS (and. ill the case of book items. \\ ith rclL'l"l.'llCC lll the l°ed~rnl tax Co \11' \ " AClll.1.\11::\I OI· Cn111t10' L()(;f'ill('Sl.l.C P \CF A-.t
MR.516 lrcalmcnt nfthc corresponding tax items} at the Company kn:·l. ''ithoul rl'gard to rtll) mnndator) l>r ck:<.:! i\'C la:-. lrcmmcnl or such items at the \.kmbcr k\·d.
{I) rhc pru\'isiuns l)f this .'\ppcndi:x and or the Agrl!~rnen t n:lating In thl! mai11tc1U11H.:e o !" C'npi tai Accounts are intended to tom ply with Trc<)Sliry Rcgu lat ions Sect inn l. 704-1 ( b )( 2 )( i\· ). nnd slwl I be interpreted and '1pp1ied in n mnnncr consistent \\jlh srn.:h rrcnsury Regul<llions. 11' the ivfanagers determine that it is prudent tn mot.Iii)· tin: niann~r in ''hich the Capital Accounts. or any debits or credits thereto (includ ing dchits or crcuits rel ating to liabilities that rm.: secured by c@lributions or di stributed property or that me assumed by the Com pan) or any Member). an.~ computed in orckr lo comply with such Tn:asury Regulations. the Mnnngers may make such modification ii' il is not likely to haw a nHHC'rinl dTL'cl 1..111 lhl' amounts distribukd or to be di stributed to any Member pursuant to the Agn:crncnl. The Managers shall make any adjustments that arc nccessmy or appropri<1tt? ti) lo rnnintnin equality between the Capital Accnunts or the Members and the amount or Company capital rl'llcctcd on the Company's balnnct: sheet. as computed for book purposes. in accnrdani.:c with lt'l'<lsury Regulations Scdion l.704-l(b)(2)(iv)(g), and (ii) it' unanticipated C\Tnts (for cxHmplc. the acquisition by the Company oroi l or gas properties) might othc1wisc causl'. this J\g.recmcnl not to comply with Treasur:- Regulations Section l .704-1 (b ).
(g) ·1he pnn-isi()ns of the prt>poscd Treasury Regulations published nn January 22.
2003 168 Fed. Reg. 2930}, as thl'y may subsequent!) he mod ilic<l or adopted as temporary or Jinal I n:a1'.i ury Rc~ulations. shnll apply \\'ilh rcs1K·ct lo an) 11nnrnmpcnsatory options issued b~ the C'nmpHny .
t\. ~ /\lh~cations of I\et Profit and f'\ct Loss ,\A. I ln_(ism.:ral. Subject to Section J.(>. Company Ne! Profit and Net Loss shall bt: <1llt1L·:1lL'd to lht: Member~ as follows: (a) Nd Prolit. \kt Prnlil for an~ pl..'riml (c:-:cluding lax ill'ms allocated pursuant to Section~ J\A.2 and 1\.-U) shnll he allm::atC'd ns f(.1llows: (i) Nc:t Profit ~hull l)L• nlkH.:atl'd lo th~· l\ll'mhcrs ll) thl' l'\lcnt or ittld in Fir~l. proportion ln the l'Xl'L'SS, ii' nny. or (i) the l:llllllllati\C \kt Loss ;1llocatcd pursuant I t> Section t\A . I (b} 1·(1r oll prior periods. m"i.:r (ii l lhL· ru111ul:itiw N1.'t Profit :illocatl'll pursuant Lu !his Seclion A-Ll(n) l'nr all prior periods.
(ii) Second. any remaining. 1\et l'rl.l lii -;hnll b1.· allocated lll the i'v kmhcrs pro rnw in nccordancc with their respceii' t? Percen tage Int1.'rcsls.
(b) Net l.oss. Net Loss ror an) period (c\clt1di11g 1ax items allocated pursuant lo Sectinns :\ .·U aml t\.4 ..1) sh ~dl be :1110<.:a tcd as folio\\~: (i} !'ct Loss shall be alloeatcd tn the \kmbcrs pro rata in accurdnncc \\ilh tht:ir respcdi\t: Pt:n:t:ntagc Interests. s uhje-:t tu the limitution in Si.:ctinn 1\.4. l (b)(iil.
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MR.517 (iiJ No Mcrnhcr 11l tl~ rccc1,·c nn allocntion or Ne1 Loss that would criusc ·tl1L· \ti ember lo lul\'e an /\djuskd Capi tal Accoun t Delicil at the cm! nr the la:->ahk year. N~t Loss not allocated to a .v kmbcr pursuant to this subparagraph I ii) shall he allocated to other Members aceL)l"ding to tht:-i r relative positi\·c Capil!ll A<.:n)Unl balances (rnlcu latcd taking into account the adjustments described in the- dclinititlll or Adjusted Cnpitnl Account Dcli-.:it).
/\.4.2 Regulatory Allocations. Thl' rollo\\ing Sj)L'Cial allocations shnll be applied in lhc order in \Vhich they arc listed. Such ordering is intended to comply with the ordering rules in Treasury Regulations Section l. 704-2(j) and shall be applied consistently thercwi th.
(a) tvli11imum Gain Chnrucback. b:ccpt as otherwise provided in rn:asur:- Rcgulations Section l.704·2tl). notwithstanding anything to the contrnry in th is Section t\A . il' lhlTC is n nd decrease in Pn11nership M inimum Gain during any taxable ycm. em.:h ivkmbcr shall be alk)calctl items ol'incomc <111d gn in l(ir that ta:-;nble yem (an<l. ifncccssnry. subscquent taxabk years) equal to that t\·lc111hcr's share ol' the net <.kcrcnsc in Partnership Minimum Gain. dckrmincd in accordance ,,·ith l'rensury Regulations Section l .70-l-·2(g)(2J. l'his Section A.4.2(a) is intended lo comply \\·ith the minimum gain chargeback requi rement in Trcasu1') Regu Int ions Section I .704-2( I) and sh al I be intcrpn.:tcd consistently therewith. including th<H no drnrgeback shall be requirt-d to the extent the rcquircmcms !'or requesting a waiver described in Treasury Regulations Section I. 704-2( OH) arc met or the reqttircmcnts for any other exception prescribed by or pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section I .704-2(f) arc met.
(b) Partnl.!r Nonre<.:oursc Debt Minimum Gain Cliarncbnck. l·:;.;ccpl ns otherwisc pro,·idcd in Trc<lsury Regulations Sc<.:tinn I .70-1-2( i )( 4 ). not\\ ilhstuml ing anything lo the contnll') in thi s Section. ii' there is a net tkcrcasc in Partm:r N<mrecoursc D<:ht Minimum Gain during. n taxabk ycnr. then, in addit ion ll> tht: amounts. ii' any. allocated pursu<lllt to parng1·aph 4.2(a). any \kmbcr \\'ilh n !'l hnrc or that Partner >Jonrccoursc Debt Mini1m11n Gain (determined in accordance with l'reasury Regulations Section I .70-1-2(i)(5)) as or the beginning of the taxable ) 1.:ar shall he allocated items or Con1pany illt(l!l)e and gain for that ln;.;ahlc year (nnd. it' nctcssary . for subsequent laxnhlc) cars) cqllal to that Member's share of lhc nd dc<:rcasc in the Partner >Jonn:c.:ourst' J>cbt i'vlinimum (iain, ddl.!rmined in acconl ancc \\:ith rrcasury Rcgulut i ons Section l.70-l-2(i)(4). lhis Section 1\.4 .2(b) is inli:ndcd to compl) w ith the chnrgcbnck nr partner llC>lll\~l'Olll'Se debt minimum gain rt•qui rcd b) lr<:ast11') l{egul<ttions Sectiun 1. 704-2( i )( 4) and :-.ha ll he intcrprl.!ted L'on:-.i sh:ntl) there\\ ith. including llrnl 1111 chargcbac k shnl l lK' required ln the cxtcnl thi.: l'L'quin:mcnl s liir ,111: cxl·c ption'\ prn,·idcd in I rt' HS\11') Rq;\liation Sect ion I .7().+ - 2(i)(4) tlrl' Dll'l.
(c) Oualified l11c1)me Offset. Ir on: i'vkmhcr unc.,pi.:ctc<ll) rceei, es <lll) ad,iustmcnt. allocat iL)ll. or distri hurion dcs<.:ribcd in Treasury Rcgulatinns s~ctions 1 . 704-J(b)(~)(ii)(d )( -t). (5). nr ( (>), items of Coinpan: inrnmc and gain shall be special!: nllocatc:d to sul'l1 Member in nn amount and manner ~unicicnt to l!liminatc. Lo th..: extent r-:quircJ by the Treitsm:- RegulatiL111s.
Lhc Adjw;ted Capital /\t:coun t !)elicit or such ~·lemhcr us quid ly as pn.ssihk'. An allornt ion pursumil to the forego ing senh:nce shal I be made Mly l o tht: extent that such \'1cmbcr '' tHtld C<l\11''"' Ac;nu.'IE'I 01- Cr,111uo' Loc.1 ~ 11c "LLC I' \C;t: A-6
MR.518 h:n-c an Adjusll..!d Capital :\ccount DL·lici t niter all other allm:ati(111S prm·idt.'d for in ScL·ti on 1\ A ha'c bcen tentnti,·d) muth: as ii' th is Section A.4.2(c) \\'ere not in th is 1\ppcndi.x. I his al location is i111en<.kd to const itute a ··qualified income offset.. wi thin the mean ing t)l'Trcasury Rcglllntions Secti on 1.704-l(b)(})(ii)(d)(J) and shall he construed in atcorda nec \\'ith the requi rc1m:nts thcrcor.
(d) Gross lm:ome Allocation. In the e\'enl a \kmber has an 1\dj usted Capital Account Deficit at the end nl' any taxahk ~car. each such :Vkmbcr shal l be special!) al located items or Company inrnmc and g<tin in the amo unt or such Adjusted Capital 1\ ccount lk licit as quickly as possible: provitkd that an allocation pursuunt to lhis clause shall be made t1n ly ii' and to lhe extent that the ivkmbcr \\Ottld h;l\·e an 1\dj11stcd Capital Account Dc licil ;1111..'r all othl.'r nllocations provided ror in this Section A.-t ha\c been made 41s if this Scctinn A.4.2(d ) were nul in this Appcndix.
(e ) Nnnn:cnursc Deductions. No1ircrnursc lkduclio11s for any 1m;abk year shnll be allocated among the :Vkmbcrs in accordam:e \\'ith their Percentage Inte res t~.
( f) Partner Nonrecoursc lkductions. Pnrlner Konrecourse Deduct ions lbr :tll) tiLxable yem shall be specially allncatcd to the l'v kmber \\: ho bears lhc cwnomic ri sk or loss "ith respect lo the Partner Nomecourse Debt tn which suc h Partner Nonrecoursc Deductions an~ attributable in accordance \\'ilh Treasury Rcgu lutions Section 1.70-l- 2{ i)( l ).
(g) £3asis /\djustments . ro the extent an adjustment lo the adjusted tax basis or illl) Cnmpany asset pursuant to l.fCC. Sel'lion 7J4(b) or l.R .C. Scctillll 743(b) is requ ired under Trensury Regulations Se1.:1ion J.704- l(b)(2)(iv)( m) to be t;1kcn intu UL'counl in dt:termining Ca pi ta l Accounts. the anwunt t)f such ndjustment t<1 the Capital 1\1.:counts shri ll be tn.:ated as an item of gain (ii' the adjustment i11l' r1..·ases the basis of the asset) or loss (ii' the a<ljustmcnt tktrl'aSl's !'>llc h basis) and such gain or loss shall bt: spet iall) all<H~aled lo !hl' tvkmb1.:rs in <1 nHmner rnnsistcnt \\ith the manne r in which their Capital Accounts are requ in.:d lo be ad}ustcd pursuant to sul'h Section nl" the Treasut-y Rl'gulttliLlns.
/\.4.3 Cural i\'l' t\llocatio11s. l he allocal ions set for1 h in S1xli011 t\.-l.2 hL·rcur < tlw ··Rcgulnttll") 1\llncations .. ) an.· intended to comply \\'ith certain requirements uf the lreasur) Rcgttlat ions. !'he \ik111hcrs intL·nd tha1. lu the e.\tC'nt possible, all Regula(ory 1\llol';1tion ~ $hall he offSL'I l'ithl.'r " ilh other R ~ gu l n t( 1 ry ;\ll<ictllions or \Vilh spL'tia l a ll m:at inn~ nf ulh..:r ill.'ms l'r Compan_y incolllL'. gain. lo->'> . or dt:dw:tion pursu<111t to this Section ;\.-Ll. I hi: n:li.ll'l\ 110L\\'iths1nndi11g nn) nth<.: r pro,·isions tir thi .:; Section 1\A (other thun the Reg.ululLH) r\llocntions). the \,tanagers shnll make suc h orlselli ng specia l ntl()Cntions or C o11 1ptt11) inrnmc. gain. k>ss. or deduction in \\hale\l.'r mann~r the ivla11:1gcrs dctcnnint· appl'opriate so lhat, nlkr such nl"fset ting al lrn.:alions arc made. l.'ach i\.km bcr"s Cnpi tnl Accoun t balance is. lo the c:-;tcnl possible. L'qual ln Lhl· Capital 1\ccounl balance such l'·kmbt: r \\(Hild hn' e had if the Re~ula tury .'\llticaliuns \\erl' not part o!' the 1\grecnw11t and all Company ilt:m$ w~rc allocated pursuant lo Sec ti on 1\ .-L l. 111 exercising their di scretion 1111dcr this Section 1\AJ. the :-Vhrno~ers sha ll tnkc into ncrnu11 t l'ttlllrl' Regulator;.- 1\llncf\tin11s under Scl:li D11s r\ .-L2(a) and 1\.4.2(h) tlml. although not ~cl mad..:. nre C0 \11' ' ' ' A<.IU:l"\11 ."\I orCt"\ll IU()"\ l.0<. 1'-ll<'S 1.1.C l'\1:1 ,\-7
MR.519 Ii ki:I) to n ffs1:.•t other RL'gu latory ,\I lrn:atinns prL'\'iousl) madl' umkr Sections ;\ A.2k l •llld i\.·L::!( I).
:\AA Other Allocation Rult:s (a) Net Profit. >kt I.nss. nnd nlht:r ill'J\ls shall bl' ~1 1l ntatcd Lo thl? :vtcmbcrs pursuant to thi s Appcndi :-.: A as nf the last (.hl) or each taxabk year, and 1\1 su<.:h times ns the Gros-; Asset Values orCompany Properly :trt' adjusted pttrsunnt to subparagraph (ii ) of the dclini tion o r Gross Asset Va lue.
(b) Ir during any taxable year any tvfombl'r. s P~ n.:cntage Intercst changes. cnch Member· s share or Net Prolil. Nl.'t Loss. and other irems !Or such taxahk year shnl I he determined according Lo thc i1· varying intcn:sts c1 nd l.R .C. Section 706(tl). using any conven tions permitted by law and sckcli.:d by the Manag1..·rs.
{c) All a llm:alions pursunn l LO th is Appi.:nd ix shall. except as otherwise provided in th is ;\grccmcnt. be d ivided among the Mcn1bers in proportion tu the Percentage lntcrcsL-; held b;- each.
(d) For p urpo~es ot' determining a ;-.,,\cmht:r's share ol'Com pany ··exec~:; nonrceomsi: li nbilitit·s·· \\i lhin the meaning o r l'rL':lSll r} Rc-gulations Section l.752-J(a)(J). the Mi:rnbcrs· shares () r Company profi ts shall he deemed to be in proportion to their respcct i\'c Pcr<:t'1Hage l meresL-;.
(e) I o lhc c.\lcnl perm itted b: Trcusur) Regu lations Sec tion 1.70..i-l(h)(J}. the \ilanng.crs lll:l)' treat any distribution or th!.! pro...:ccus or a l\onrccoursc I .iabilily or a l'ari 11i.:r Nonn..·coursc Di.:ht (that wou ld otherwise be allocable to an increase i11 Pnrtncrsh ip Mi nimum (iain} as a distribu tion thn t is not allm:ahle lo <in increase in i>artncrship Mini mum Gflill lo the e.\ tcnt the Jistribuliun uocs IH'.ll cause or incrl.'usc an ;\djusletl Capital Account IJd icil fo r an: Member.
r\.5 Tax ,\ llocntiuns (a) In General. r7 xcept :'IS other\\'isc provided in this Section /\.). each ikm \\f innHnc. gain. loss. and dcdlll:tion ul' the Cn111 pu11y fo r klkra l im:\)1111? tax purposes sha ll b1: <ll located nn1011g the tvkmbcr:; in th~ s:mit• nrnnner ns -.uch i tems an: nllnt:ali.:d fl.)r b<hik purpt1se.-: under the i \grccmcnt and thi'> .1\ppl•11di:\ .
(b) Con tributed or Re,·11lucd Prnpcrl\' . In aLTtmlant:c with l.ltC. Sl'l'tion 70-1-(c) and the rela ted Trensury Regu lation.-;. ineomc. ga in. lo:;s. :md 1.h:ducti()n \ri th respect to an> pn)pC:rt> rnntri butcd to the eapital or the Cnmpany shall. ::;olcly f'or lH'\ purposes. be allot.:atcd amon~ till' Mernb1..•rs so as to takt.: a cl'Olllll ur any \'<triali nn bt.:l\\Cl'l1 the adjusted basis or Slll'h p ropl..' rt~ In thl' Cnmpuny for l\.:dcra l income lilx purposes and its (imi.;s ,\ sset Value. I l' the (lross /\~set Vn lue nl' an) Company asset is ad.iuskd pursuntll to subparagraph (ii) lll' the delini tion or Ciross 1\ssd Value in S1..·c tion A.2 hl.'reoC -.ubseqttt'tll allol'ations of' inrnme. ga in. lnss. and tkductinns ( 0 \1 1' \ \\ Al ;IU:l'.\lt \ I OI· ('1 ' 11 10 0 \ LOf ,l',1 1< .; 1.1.C I' \ (,. ,\ -8
MR.520 with respect to such asset shall take account of nny varintion between the adjusted basis of sm:h nsset for federal income tax purpost:'s and its Gross Asset Value in the same manner tts under LR.C. Section 704(c) and the related Trt:usury Regulations. Any dections or other decisions relating to allocations pursuant to this Section A.5 shall be made by the tvtnnagcrs in any manner that reasonably reflect~ the purpose and intention of this Appendix and the .Agrc~ment.
(c) ~rel.Ii!~. I·'. xccpt as otherwise required by Treasury Regulations Section L 704- 1(b)(4 )(ii J, items of tnx credit and tax credit recapture shall he allocated among the Members in ae<.:ordnnce \Vtth their l\:rcentage lnlerests.
(d) Effect of Tax Allocation5. Allocations pursuant to rhis Section arc solt:ly for purposes of U.S. federal. state. and local taxes and shall nol affect any Member· s Capital Account or share or Net Proli l. Net Loss, or other Items or distributions pursuant lo any provision of this Appendix and the: Agreement.
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MR.521 Corporations Section Jo]m Steen P.O.Box l 3697 Secretary of State Austin. Texas 78711-3697
CERTIFICATE OF FILING OF Centurion Logistics LLC Fil e Number: 801850695
The undersigned, as Secretary of State of Texas, hereby certifies that a Certificate of Formation for the above named Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) has been received in this office and has been found to conform to the applicable provisions oflaw.
ACCORDlNGL Y, the undersigned, as Secretary of State, and by virtue of the authority vested in the secretary by law, hereby issues tills certificate evidencing tiling effective on the date shown below.
The issuance of this certificate does not authorize the use of a name in this state in v1olation of the rights of another under the federal Trademark Act of 1946. the Texas trademark law, the Assumed Business or Professional Name Act, or the common law.
Dated : 09/ 16/2013 Effectjve: 09/ 16/20 13
John Steen Secretary of State
Come 1·1sit us on rhe 1111erne1 or http:" M1·w.sos.srare.1x. us1 Phone: (512) 463-5555 Pax: (512) -!63-5709 Dial: 7-1-1 for Relay Services Prepared by: Lisa Sasio TID: 10306 Document: 504225160002 MR.522 Secretary of State Filed in the Office of the P.O. Box 13697 Secretary of state of Texas ,A ustin, TX 78711-3697 Filing#: 801850695 09/16/2013 FAX: 512/463-5709 Document#: 504225160002 ' Certificate of Formation Image Generated Electronically Filing Fee: $300 limited liability Company for Web Filing r-- ------ -
Article 1 - Entity Name and Type The filing entity being formed is a·-lim-ite-d- liability company. The name of the entity is: 'C enturion Logistics LLC I Article 2 - Registered Agent and Registered Office ,wA. The initial registered --- -- agent is an organization (cannot be company named above) by the name of: ---- --- Three Bar C Inc OR rs. The init ial registered agent is an individual resident of the state whose name is set forth below:
:c.The business address of the registered agent and the registered office address is: -----~-~ Street Address: l 11750 Preston Road Suite 1080 Dallas TX 75252 Consent of Registered Agent ,r A. A copy Of the consent of registered agent is attached.
OR PB. The consent of the registered agent is maintained by the entity.
Arti cle 3 -- Go verning Authority .PA. The limited liability company is to be managed by managers.
OR .r B. The limited liability company will not have managers. Management of the company is reserved to the members.
The names and addresses of the governing persons are set forth below: Man-;ge~: (Business Name) TXC Energyi...LC -- - -- Address: 17950 Preston Rd Suite 1080 Dallas TX, USA 75252 Article 4 - Purpose The purpose for which the company is organized is fur the transaction of any and all lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code .
Supplemental Provisions/ Information
MR.523 [The attached addendum, if any, is incorporated herein oy reference.]
The name and address of the organizer are set forth below.
John Calce 5601 Preakness Ln Plano TX 75093 Effectiveness of Filing r --- - -- ,P'A. This document becomes effective when the document is filed by the secretary of state.
OR rs.This document becomes effective at a later date, which is not more than ninety (90) days from the date of its signing. The delayed effective date is: ..... --- - - - - - - execution -- - - --- The undersigned affirms that the person designated as registered agent has consented to the appointment. The 'undersigned signs this document subject to the penalties imposed by law for the submission of a materially false or fraudulent instrument and certifies under penalty of perjury that the undersigned is authorized under the provisions of ,law governing the entity to execute the filing instrument. ----- :John Calce Signature of Organizer FILING OFFICE COPY
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MR.525 August 22, 2017 CHASE J. POTTER Direct Phone: 214.651.2026 Direct Fax: 214.659.4145 [email protected]
Via Email Only: [email protected] Brian K. Norman Shamoun & Norman, LLP 1800 Valley View Lane, Suite 200 Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 RE: Cause No. DC-16-07706; Centurion Logistics LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC v. James Ballengee, et al. in the 44th Judicial District Court of Dallas County (the “Lawsuit”).
Dear Mr. Norman: As you know, we represent John Calce in the Lawsuit. Mr. Calce has been named as a defendant in the Lawsuit by Centurion Logistics LLC (“Centurion Logistics”). Mr. Calce is a manager of Centurion Logistics and, therefore, is entitled to indemnification from Centurion Logistics pursuant to Section 6.2 of the Company Agreement of Centurion Logistics (the “Agreement”). A true and correct copy of the Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
The Agreement specifically provides that Centurion Logistics “indemnifies and holds harmless each Indemnified Person from and against any Damages arising from any Proceeding relating to the conduct of [Centurion Logistics’] business or to any act or omission by such Indemnified Person within the scope of the Indemnified Person’s authority in the course of [Centurion Logistics’] business . . . .” See Ex. A § 6.2. The Agreement further provides that “[a]n Indemnified Person’s expenses paid or incurred in defending itself against any Proceeding shall be reimbursed as paid or incurred.” See id. Mr. Calce is an Indemnified Person under the Agreement. See Ex. A § 1.1. Moreover, the Lawsuit constitutes a Proceeding under the Agreement. See id. Centurion Logistics is therefore required to reimburse Mr. Calce the expenses he pays or incurs in defending himself in the Lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees, as such expenses are paid or incurred.
As of July 31, 2017, Mr. Calce had been billed a total of $114,440.99 in expenses related to his defense of the Lawsuit. Mr. Calce hereby demands that, on or before August 28, 2017, Centurion Logistics (1) reimburse him the full amount of expenses that he has been invoiced ($114,440.99) plus an additional $50,000 that will be applied to future expenses as they are incurred; and (2) agree to reimburse Mr. Calce the additional expenses, in excess of the 9253092.2/SP/38371/0105/082217
MR.526 additional $50,000 referenced above, that he pays or incurs in his defense of the Lawsuit as such expenses are paid or incurred.
Pursuant to Section 6.3 of the Agreement, Mr. Calce hereby affirms that it is his good faith belief that he has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification under Section 6.3. Mr. Calce further agrees to repay any amount that is paid or reimbursed by Centurion Logistics, pursuant to Section 6.2, if it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that Mr. Calce did not meet the aforementioned standard or if indemnification is otherwise determined to be prohibited by law.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,
Chase J. Potter
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MR.532 Cenlurion Logisllcs Pecos.TX C/12/2014 UNION PACIFIC RAIL ACCESS MEMOR1ANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Union Pacific Railroad Company ("LIP") has reviewed Cenrurton Logistics ("Company") request for rail service in Pecos, TX as depicted on the conceptua l plan dated 4/17/2014. UP Is pleased to notify you that we are looking foMard to working with you on developing new rail service fo Centurion Logistics Pecos, TX loca1tion. Based on the conceptual plan and representations made to UP, UP agrees to move forward with Its traok authorization process subject to Company satisfying the conditions detailed below, This memorandum ("MOU'') is being provided to Company to outline the inrrastr~icture elements that UP requires to efficiently and safely provide rail service to Company's new facility (the ''Facility") and to establish an understanding of UP's track authorl:zatlon process. The criteria outlined below are consistent with Union Pacific's Guidelines for Rail Service and Union Pacific1s Industry Track Standards, a link to which can be found al http://www. uprr. com/customers/attachments/industry_guidelines. pdf.
In addition to the requirements of Union Pacific's Guidelines for Rail Service and Unlo11 Pacific's hidustry Track Standards, the following terms and conditions must be rnel prior to Company proceeding wilh Its new construct1011:
• This MOU is bnsed upon the commodities, trnffic volumes, aud methods of operation Company represented in its conceptual plan dated April I 7th, 20 14. To the extent nny of those change, Union Pacific reserves the right lo i111posc addilio11al rcq11ircmc111s 011 providing rail service to the Facility, whkh could include co11strnclio11 ofndditional track i11fras(n1cturc.
• All rnilcnrs destined to the Focili1ly must be received by Company upon arrivol (i.e., spot on 111Tivnl). Railc:irs will not he held or stored i11 rail ynrds or other Union Pncific owned or controlled trnckagc.
• Company shnll mnnagc the i11vcn1tory of inbound and outhoun<l rnilcars at the Facility so 11s nol to adversely nffoct Union Pncific opernlions, nnd shnll coopcrnle wilh UnioJl Pacific operational requirements regarding inventory mouagement • J\ny third pnrty use of lrncks in the rnclllly, including ret1uost for new rnil service, is sub.ice! to prior Union Pncific review and n1>prov11I.
• Compnny will perfonn 1111 inlraplnnl switching nt the Fncility.
• Based on Company 's conceptual plan dnted April 17th, 20I 11, only unit train service is npproved al the Facility.
• Compa11y will ensure that nll outbow1d railc11rs <1rc coupled with air hoses laced.
• Company shall assemble each u11'i t lrain on its track B (based on Company's conceptual pion dated April 17th, 2014 ), in ifs cnl ircty nnd ready for departure.
• ltHcrior switches must be lined for nrriv<1I ofinhoond train when n \111it train arrival is cxpectixl.
MR.533 BALLENGEE00000408 Centurion L.ogfslics Pecos.TX 6112/2014 • The Fncility must have sufficient ca1mcity to chamber full unit trains, accotnmodatcsput on arrival, and ullow lrains to clear tllu main line without the train crew stopping lo line switches.
Maximum unit train size to be dictc:rmlncd by UP's Customer Service Profile (CSP) process.
• 'l'he Facility as rcnected in Company's couceptllnl plan dated Aptil I 7th, 2014, will acco111111od11tc inbound nnd 0111bo1111d 011erntio111s coming from nnd going lo the cost of the facility. If Con\pany desires lrnin operntions from ori:~ins west of the foci lily, Industry nn1s1 bear all cos1s of installing o. west facing connection with power switches ond power derails.
Once Company has satisfied the aforementioned terms and conditions, the next steps in UP's track authorization process ate as follows: 1. Company must prepare tho Facility's Switch Location Plan (30% drawing) and submit to UP via the En!Jlneering Document Exchange (web application) to initiate UP's design of the signal system associated with Company's project.
2. Company will work with its UP Marketing and Sales ropresentatlve to prepare a Customer SeNice Plan, ilf applicable. and determine the rail service Company would receive and the corresponding rates. Additionally. the UP Marketing and Sales representative will coordinate with other UP departments to determine any other requirements necessary for UP to provide service to Customer.
3. Company m11st prepare the Facility's track design/construction drawings and submit them to UP via the Engineering Document Exchange (web application) for approval.
4. Company must execute an Industrial Track Agreement with UP.
UP shall only authorize construction of the industry track upon the execution of a Industrial Track Agreement.
UP shaU keep confidenllal all design/construcllon drawings, plans and other materials related to the new or expanded Facility that Coompany gives UP during the track construction process.
Union Pacific's offer of conditional acceptance shall expire if Company does not execute and return this MOU to Shanker Chalek,ode at Union Pacific Company, 1212 Corporate Drive, Ste 300, lrvlng,TX 75038, within 90 days from the date of this MOU.
Once executed, thi$ MOU shall terminate twelve (12) months after execution unless Company has requested an extension of the MOU. The extension must be requested in writing and approved by Union Pacific.
Company understands that Unlom Pacific will not authorize construction of the planned Industry tracks until the entire track authorization process Is complete. Company understands that at no time prior to authorization of track construction Is UP agreeing to provide rail service at Facility. Fu1rther1 Company un derstands that Union Pacific wlll not operate on industry owned tracks until UP has approved the Facility track designfconstrocUon drawings and Company has fully executed an Industrial Track Agreement with Un1on Pacific. Additionally, Company understands that all of UPjs approvals and authorizations ate based on Company's representation of particular volumes and commodities that will be shipped to and/or from the Facility. Any changes in volumes or commodities may change UP's requirements to provide service to tho Facility. Consequently, If volumes or commodities change after rail service has beguh,
MR.534 BALLENGEE00000408.02 Centurion Logistics Pec:os,TX 6/12/2014 UP may not be able to meet C()mpany's expectation for increased or additional rail service without Company making modifications to the Infrastructure or constructing additional Infrastructure,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I HAVE RE:AO AND UNDERSTAND UP' S REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW SERVICE AS SET FORTH AE~OVE:
Union Pacific Railroad Company Sy:~-" Printed Name: :Bt</.l ~ fYl 0ora.~ Ass1sta-nt\'tee-Presfde1n1·- Tllle: Industrial Products Date: 7/7/2-t:>.:L f
MR.535 BALLENGEE00000408.03 Conturron Logistics Pecos.TX 6/12/20 14 UNION PACIFIC RAIL ACCESS Track Construction Project Contacts
Prepared for: Centurion Logistics; Track Construction Project Location: Pecos, TX 6112/14 Marketing and Sales Representative Shanker Chalekode Business Director 1212 Corporate Dr. STE 300 Irving.TX 75038 402-871-9164 Fax: 402-997-4947 [email protected] Manager of Industry & Public Projects Steven W. Martchenke S Walson Rd, Arlington.TX 76010 817-353· 7625 402-501-2616 [email protected]
Regional Manager Industrial Development Aaron Drown Rogional Industrial Development Manager 1212 Corporate Dr. Ste 300, Irving, TX 75038 '169 262 7059 '102 233 3453 [email protected]
Track Agreoment Contact Tammy Anderson Sr Mgr Industry Track Construction 1400 Douglas St Stop 1350, Omaha, NE 68179 544 2305 233 2187 [email protected]
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MR.537 This is a legally binding co11trnct. if not underslnod, cnnsul1 !ill attt.imey.
C OMMERC I AL REAL E ST AT E SALE C ONTRACT 1. PARTIES: This contract ("Contract") is made by and between MONTANE INDUSTRIES, LLC. SELLER, and CENTURION LOG ISTICS, LLC. or assigns, BUYER.
The "Effective Date"' of this Contract shall be the date the Escrow Agent acknowledges, in vvriting, receipt of the Earnest Money.
2. PROPERTY: Sell et ag!'ees to sel I to Buyer and Buyer agrees to purchase the fo llowing described real estate locat1ed in AB 5609, BLK 4, SEC 76, H&GNNW/4 & PT SW/4, together with any improvements thereon containing approximately I &3.400 acres of land, Reeves County, State of Texas, as depicted on Exhibit "A", ("Site Plan"), attached hereto. Such real estate and other property shall be col lectively referred to in this Contract as the "Property". The exact size and legal description shall be determined after a survey and prior to Closing. The cost oflhe survey shalt be bom e by Seller.
3. EXCEPTIONS: The Property shall be subject to the Pennitled Exceptions (as defined in paragraph 9 of this Contract), zon ing ordinances and laws and the following: Nothi ng add itionaJ.
4. PURCHASE PRICE:: The "Purchase Price" shall be One Million, Five Hundred Thousand N0/ 100 DolJars ($1,500,000.00) which Buyer agrees to pay as fo llows: within ten (10) days after this Contract is last executed, Twenty Thousand Dollars and N0/100 ($20,000.00) as " Eamest Money" which is to be deposited in the insured trust or escrow account at Chicago Title Insurance Company, 2828 Routh Street, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 7520 I, Attn: Michael R. Haas (''Escrow Agentt') as part of the consideration of the sale~ the balance of the Purchase Price to be paid at Closing in immed iately available fu11ds.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACT CONSIDERATION: C011temporaneously with the ft nal execution and delivery of this Contract, Buyer shall deliver to Seller and Seller hereby acknowledges the receipt of a check in the amount of One Hundred and NOil 00 Doi lars ($100.00), which amount the parties bargained for and agreed to as consideration for Seller's grant to Buyer of Buyer's excl usive right to purchase the Property pursuant to the terms hereof and for Seller's execution, delivery and performance of th is Contract. Such consideration is in addition to and independent of any other consideration or payment provided in this Contract~ is non-refundable under any circumstances, and sha ll be retained by Seller notwithstanding any other provisions of this Contract 6. CLOSlNG DATE: Su~ject to all t he provisions of this Contract, the closing of th is Contract (''Closing") shall take p lace at the offices of the Escrow Agent within lhirty (30) days after satisfaction of a ll contingencies. herein stipu lated. Tenant-free possession shall be delivered at Closing. Closing is contingent on H valid Memorandum of Understanding (''MOU'') from Union Pacific Rail road.
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MR.538 BALLENGEE00000272 7. EXISTING FI NANCI NG: Unless otherwise provided in this Contract, Seller shall make any payments required or1 existing mo1tgages or deeds of trust unril Closing and upon Closing all such debts upon the Prop•erty shall be discharged from Seller's proceeds.
8. PRO RA TIO NS: The rents, income and expenses from the Property shall be prorated between Seller and Buyer as of Closing, Seller shaJI pay, in full, all tax liens, special assessments, and material and/or workman liens against the Property upon the date of Closing, whether or not any such liens or special assessments are payable in installments. The general ad valorem taxes becoming due and accruing duri ng the calendar year of Closing shall be prorated between Seller and Buyer on the basis of such calendar year, as of Closing. If the amount of the general ad valorem tax cannot be atscertained at Closing, proJation shall be computed on the amount for the preceding year's gene:ral ad valorem tax. If it is determined by Buyer, either prior to Closing or subsequent to Closing, ithat a subsequent change in the use of the Property may resu lt in the imposition of an additional rax ("Rollback Taxes"), Seller hereby agrees that: (i) If such detennination is made prior to Closing, Seller shall deposit at Closing with the Title Company an amount sufficient to pay one hundred percent ( l 00%) of all estimated Rollback T:axes, together with penalties and interest, in order to satisfy all applicable taxing authorities for both the Property and any contiguous property owned by Seller; or (ii) If such detennination is made after Closing, then any Rollback Taxes plus penalties and interest for both the Property and any contiguous property ovmed by Seller shall be paid by Seller- to Buyer within fifteen (15) days of recd pt by SeJler of a statement for the Rollback Taxes.
Buyer shall obtain from the tax appraisal district established for the county in which the Property is located the amount of all Rollback Taxes. together with any penalties and interest Ifthe amount of Rollback Taxes has not yet been determined by the appl icable tax appraisal district, then Buyer agrees to obtain from a tax service pt~ovider a calculation and furnish said calculation to the Seller, which calculation shall be used for purposes of establishing the escrow with the Title Company or making the payment to Buyer. In the event any of such calculations are found to be erroneous after Seller has made the payment re:quired hereunder, then either party hereto who is entitled to such rei mbursement or additional payment shall invoice the other party and such amount shall be paid within fifteen (15) days of receiipt of a statement evidencing such corrected amount. These covenants shall not merge with the Deed to be delivered from Seller to Buyer and shall survive the Closing.
9. T ITLE I NSURANCE: Seller shall deliver and pay for an owner's ALTA title insurance policy insuring marketable fee simple title in Buyer in the arnount of the Purchase Price as of the time and date of recordatiion of Seller1s General Warranty Deed, subject only to the Pennitted Exceptions defined below. Seller shall, as soon as possible a11d not later than thirty (30) days after the Effective Date of this Contract, cause to be furnished to Buyer a current commitment to issue the policy (the "Title Commitment")_. issued through Chicago T itlE' Insurance Company ("Title Company"). Buyer shall hav,e thirty (30) days after receipt of the Title Commitment (the "Review Period") in which to notify Seller in writing of any objections Buyer has to any matters shown or referred to in the Title Commitment. Any matters which are set forth in the Title Corrirre-dal Rea ESae Contra::! - Montaie l~ries, LLC, Reeves C<ulty
MR.539 BALLENGEE00000272.02 Commitment and to which Buyer do1es not object within the Review Period shall be deemed to be pennitted exceptions to the status of Seller's title (the ''Permitted Exceptions"). With regard to items to which Buyer does object within the Review Period, Seller shall have thirty (30) days or such additional time as may be agreed to in writing by Seller and Buyer to satisfy such objections. If Seller does not cure the objections within the time specified in this paragraph, this Contract shall aLJtornatically be terminated unless Buyer elects to waive the objections on or before Closing.
10. INSPECTIONS: B~1i nning on the Effedive D~eof this Contract aid conti nuing for a period of Ninety (90) days tllereafta-, Seller shall grant Buyer reasonable access to the Property (the "Jnspection Period") in order to allow Buyer and its agents, at Buyer's sole cost and expense, to inspect the Property and perform and/or obtain any tests. surveys, studies and assessments, including, but not Jimiited to, a Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessment involving soil and ground water borings and/or excavatfons as determ ined necessary by Buyer_ Buyer agtees to repair any damage to the Property arising from these inspections and to indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from and against all claims, costs, demands and expenses, including without limitation, reason,able attorneys' fees, court costs and other legal expenses, resulting from lhese inspections. Buyer's obligations imposed by this paragraph shall survive termination of this Contract. In the event Buyer determines in its sole and absolute discretion that the Property is not sujtable for Buyer's intended use within the lnspection Period~ as may be extended as provided herein, Buyer may elect to terminate th.is Contract by written notice to Seller and Escrow Agent. If this Contract is terminated 1 the Earnest Money Deposit shaJI be disuibuted pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 16, and neither party shall have any further obligations hereunder. In the absence of such termination notice, th is inspection condition shall be deemed satisfied, and Buyer shall be deemedl to be thoroughly acquainted and satisfied with the physical condition of the Property upon Closing. Seller acknowledges and agrees t11at there are numerous material contingencies to Buyer' s acquisition of the Property, including, but not limited to. obtaining necessary governmental apjprovals and permits, curb cut authorizations, necessary access rights, zoning, availability of utilities, and Buyer's detennination of the economic feasibility and general su itability of the Property for Buyer's proposed use. Seller cgrees to raB)fl<Ely coopercie with Buya-, ct no cost or ec~to SEjler, regcrding Buyer'sinspedionof the Property, indudirg, but not limitro to, e<a:uting cny di ~:S ma1ifests or other doa.Jrraits relaed to theerivironmerita te&ing Pf.fformed by Buyer.
11. EXTENSIONS: In the event Buyer is unable to satisfy any contingency in this Contract within the Inspection Period, Buyer shall have the right to extend the fnspection Period on a month-to-month basis upon written notice to Seller and the payment of Two Thousand and NO/I 00 Dollars ($2,000.00) per month co the Escrow Agent as Additional Earnest Money. Any such payments made by Buyer shall be non-refundable for any reason other than Seller's default., but, upon Closing, shall be applied to the Purchase Price. Buyer' s right to extend the lnspection Period hereunder shall be limited to an additional three (3) months.
12. REPRESENTATlONS: Buyer acknowledges that neither Seller nor any party on SeJJer's behalf has made, nor do they hereby make, any representations as to the past, present or future condition, income, expenses, operation or any other matter OT thing affecting or relating to the Property except as expressly set forth in this Contract.
Coomercia Rea Escie Contra::t - MOhla-ie lrdt.Sries. LLC, Reeves C<Urly
MR.540 BALLENGEE00000272.03 13. DELIVERY OF DEED; PAY MENT; DfSBURSEMENT OF PROCEEDS: At or before Closing, Seller agrees to properly execute and deliver into escrow a General Warranty Deed and all other documents and funds reasonably necessary to complete the Closing. The General Warranty Deed shall convey to Buyer marketable fee simple title to th~Property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, other than lhe Permitted Exceptions. At or before the Closing) Seller and Buyer each agree to delive:r into escrow a cashier's check or guaranteed funds sufficient to satisfy their respective obl igations under this Contract.
14. INSURANCE; MAINTENANCE; CASUALTY; CONDEMNATJON; CHANGE OF CONDITION: Risk of loss to the Property shall be upon Seller until Closing or transfer of possession. whichever occurs last. Seller agrees to maintain Seller's current fire and extended coverage insurance, if any, on the Property until Closing. Seller shall do ordinary and necessary maintenance. upkeep and repair to the Prope1ty through Closing. If, before Closing, al I or any part of the Property is taken by em iuent domain, or if a condemnatjon proceeding has been filed or is threatened against the Projperty or any part thereof, or if all or any part of the Property is destroyed or materially damaged afler the Inspection Period, Seller shall promptly provide written notice to Buyer of any such event. Upon notice of such occurrence, Buyer may re-inspect the Property and may, by wrinen nofo:;e to Seller within ten (JO) days after receiving Seller's notice, tenninate this Contract. Unless this. Contract is so terminated, it shall remain in full force and effect, and Seller shal I at Closing assiign and transfer to Buyer al I of Seller's right, title and interest in and to any awards that may be made for any taking and any insurance proceeds payable on account of casualty. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive Closing.
15. FOREIGN JNVESTMENT: Seller represents that Seller is not a foreign person as described in the Foreign Investme1nt in Real Property Tax Act and agrees to deliver a certificate at Closing to that effect which shall contain Seller's tax identification number.
16. T ERMINATION: If this Contract is terminated by either party pursuant to a right expressly given in this Contract, Bu1yer shall be entitled to an immed iate return of the Earnest Money. and neither party shall have any further rights or obl igations under this Contract except as otherwise stated in this Contract.
17. DEFAULT AND RJ~MEDIES: Seller or Buyer shall be in defau lt under this Contract if either fails to comply wit h any material covenant, agreement or obligation within any time limits required by this Contract. Following default by eitlter Seller or Buyer under this Contract, the other party shall have the fo llowing remedies, subject to the provisions of paragr&ph of this Contract: (a) If Seller defau lts, Buyer may (i) specifically enforce this Contract and recover damages suffored by Buyer as a re.s uit of the delay in the acquisition of the Property; or (ii) te11ninate this Contract by written notice to Seller and, at Buyer's option, pursue any remedy and damages available at law or in equity. If Buyer elects to terminate this Contract, the Earnest Money shall be returned to Buyer upon written demand.
(b) IfBuyerdefaults, Se!J.er may terminate this Contract by written notice to Buyer and retain the Earnest Money as liquidated damages as Seller's sole remedy. The parties hereby
Commerda Rea Est~eContr<D - Mont111elmUS1rles, LLC. Reeves County
MR.541 BALLENGEE00000272.04 acknowledge 1hat it would be extremely difficult lo ascertain the extent of actual damages caused by Buyer's breach and that the Earne:st Money represents as fair an approximation of such actual damages as the pa11ies can now determine.
lf1 as a result of a default under this Contract, either Seller or Buyer employs an attorney to enforce its rights, the defaulting party shall, unless prohibited by law, reimburse the non- defaulting party for all reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and other legal expenses incurred by the non-defaulting party in connection with the default.
18. o rSPOSJTION OF EARNEST MONEY AND OTHER FUNDS AND DOCUMENTS: Upon delivery of che deed at Closing, the Earnest Money shall be credited against the Purc-hase Price. In the c:vent a valid dispute arises over the disposition of funds or documents deposited with the Escrow Agent, the Escrow Agent shall not be obligated to disperse the disputed portion thereof nor shall Escrow Agent be- required affirmatively to commence any action against Buyer or Seller or defe:nd any action that a claimant might commence. In the event a dispute results in litigation, any att<>rney's fees, court costs and other legal expenses incurTed by the Escrow Agent in connection with such dispute shall be reimbursed from the Earnest Money or from other funds deposited with the Escrow Agent.
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MANNER OF MODIFICATION: This Contract. and any attachments or addendum hereto, constitutes the complete agreement of the parties concerning the Property. and ~:upersedes all other agreements and may be modified only by both parties initialing changes in this Contract or by written agreement.
20. NOTICES: All notiices requi red under this Contra::t sh~I bed~ to be properly served if rerluca:J to writing ood SErlt by (j) certified or registered mal ; (ii) Federal Express or smiler overnight oourier; (iii) focsimi le tra1smission; or (iv) persona delivery a1d the dcte of such notire will be deaned to have been the date on which &JCh notire is delivera:I or attempted to be delivered as shc:mn by the oo-tifioo mal return receipt or a commercia delivery savire ren>rd, or in the case of fa:simile on the date of receipt of the trcnsmission as shown on a successful trcnsmission ronfir~ion receipt. All notices shail be Cl:ldres:a:t as follows, unlessottawi se~fia:I iin writing: SELLER: BUYER MONTANE lNDUSTRIES. LLC CENTURION LOGISTlCS1 LLC, 3939 W. Green Oaks Blvd. #202 or Assigns Arlihf,rton, Texas 76016 17950 Preston Road, Suite 1080 Emai I: [email protected] Dallas, Texas 75252 Facsimile No: 817-451-3903 22. TIME AND E..XACT PERFORMANCE ARE OF THE ESSENCE UNDER THfS CONTRACT. Buyer and Seller hereby agree to perform each and every obligation hereunder in a prompt and timely manner. provided, however, that if the date for the performance of any action or obligation, or any time period specified hereunder occurs on a Saturday, Sunday or Un ited States bank holiday, then such date or time period shall be extended until the next business day.
Commerda Rea E!t<te Conl!a::t- Montcne Industries. LLC. Reeves Cou"lly
MR.542 BALLENGEE00000272.05 23. ADDLTIONAL TERMS: a. Seller shall cooperate with Buyer in filing and pursuing governmental approvals and in seeking and making application for curb cuts, zoning, licenses and pennits as detem1ined necessary by Buyer, provided such cooperation is at no cost or expense to Seller. ft is understood that Buyer will be expending considerable time, effort and/or money in conducting the foregoing inspections, which shall constitute irndependent consideration to Seller for removing the Property from the market.
b. Environmental Hazards: In the event underground storage tanks, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. as defined by any federal, state or local statute, law, ordi nance, or regulation are discovered on the Property prior to Closing, whether installed, placed or disposed of by Seller or a previous owner, Buyer may elect (1) to terminate this Contract, or (ii) for Buyer to be responsible for any costs and e:xpenses related to the removal of such underground storage tanks, hazardous substances or hazardous waste, including any required remediation or monitoring. in compliance with any federal, state or local environmental regulations (the " Env ii;onmental Matters1'). In the event Buyer el~cts to be responsible for the Environmental Matters, Seller agrees to cooperate with Buyer and execute any documents, applications, or permits regarding the Environmental Matters. Seller' s agreement to cooperate with Buyer as referenced in this paragraph shall survive Closing.
c. Utilities: The closing~ of this transaction is contingent upon utility connections to existing water wells, natural gas line and electricity being located to the Property or in the public street or right-of-way, or other fonn of public uti lity easement, adjoining the Property and being available for the use of the Property without further cost to Buyer, except for the normal costs of connecting such utilities.
d. Assignment: Buyer may assign this Contract, provided the assignee assumes, in writing, all obligations and liabilities of Buyer under the Contract Buyer shall be relieved of any liabi lity hereunder.
e. At Closing Sel ler sha ll deliver the Property to Buyer free and clear of any and all lea'>es, tenancies, or persons in possession.
f. Buyer and or assignee: agree that the property is to be developed into a rail terminal and rail served industrial park. Buyer and Seller agree to enter into an access agreement (the "Access Agreement") during th,e inspection period whereby the terms and provisions for Sell er~ s rights to access the Union Pacific maiin line t hrough the Property will be described. Additionally, Buyer and Seller agree to enter into an option agreement (the "Option Agreement") during the inspection period whereby Buyer and Seller will set the tenns for Buyer's right, not obligation, to acquire Seller's remaining 320 acres tract better described as Section 75, BLK 4, Reeves Councy.
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Commercial Rea EslaeCo'ltrac:t-Mont<relndustriES. LLC, ReevesCrunty
MR.543 BALLENGEE00000272.06 SELLEM: BUYER: MONTANE INDUSTRIES, LLC CENTURION LOG ISTICS, LLC, or Assigns By':-__ .
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MR.544 BALLENGEE00000272.07 EXHIBIT "A" Site Plan
Ccmrerda Rea Esae Contra:t - Mont<Yie tr(lustries. LLC. Ri:leves Courily
MR.545 BALLENGEE00000272.08 ([KLELW³,´
MR.546 COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL LLC a Texas Limited Liability Company September 12, 2014
THE MEMBERS.HIP INTERESTS REPRESENTED BY THIS AGREEMENT HA VE NOT BEEN' REGISTERED UNDER ANY SECURITIES LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ABSENT SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN l!:XEMPTfON THEREFROM. THE TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS IS FURTHER RESTRICTED BY ARTICLE X OF THIS AGREEMENT.
l•HJlli7 l/S!'l.1:Hn2/011Jlit11JI I (4 MR.547 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINlTlONS ........................................................................................................... 1 I. I. Defined Terms ......................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Constructioil. ............................................................................................................ 5 ARTICLE II ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS ........................................................................... 6 2. l. Fonnatio1'1 ..............................................,............................................................ ,......... 6 2.2. Nrune ........................................................................................................................ 6 2.3. Registered Office and Agent; Principal Office ........................................................ 6 2.4. Tenn ......................................................................................................................... 6 2.5. I>tsrposes . .,, ................. ,, ...... ,..... ~······················· ·· ·················· 6 ! ...... , . . . ........... , . , ......... , .......... .......
2.6. Powers ....................................................................................................................... 6 2.7. Con1pany Property ................................................................................................... 6 2.8. Consent to Admission of Men1bers ......................................................................... 7 2.9. Status of Managers and Metnbers ............................................................................ 7 2.10. Certificates of Membership Interests .......................................................................7 2.11. No State Law Pat1nership .................... ,..... ,......................... ,. ..................................7 ARTICLE III CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; CAPITAL ACCOUNTS ...................................... 7 3.1. Initial Capital Contributions .................... ................................................................ 7 3.2. Additional Capital Contributions ............................................................................. 7 3.3., Capital Accou11ts.,~ .. ,, ....... ,..........,............ ~ ...............,.......... ,..... ,..,.,........... ,................ 7 3.4. No Right to Return of or Interest on Capital Account.. ........................................... 7 3.5. Me111ber Loans .........................................................................................................8 ARTICLE lV ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ............................................................. 8 4.1 . Allocation of Profit or Loss ..................................................................................... 8 4.2. Distributions of Distributable Cash ......................................................................... & 4.3'. WitJ1l1olding ...............................,....,......... ,................................................................ .... ,..... 9 4.4. Limitation on Distributions ...................................................................................... 9 4.5. No Right to Partition or Distributions in Kind ........................................................9 4.6. Recovery of Erroneous Distributions ...................................................................... 9 ARTICLE V MANAGEMENT; ACTIVITIES OF MANAGERS AND MEMBERS .................. 9 5.1. Management and Control of Company Business .................................................... 9 5.2. Resignation. Removal, and Replacement of Managers ......................................... 10 5.3. Actions of the Board of Managers ......................................................................... 11 5.4. Limitations on Board of Managers' Authority .., ................................................... 11 5.5. Delegation of Authority~ Oflicers .......................................................... ,................ 12 5.6. Reliance ................................................................................................................. 13 5.7. Compensation and Expenses of Members and Managers ..................................... 13 5. 8. Standards of Manager and Member Conduct ........................................................ 13 ARTICLE VI LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION .............................................................. 14
COMPANY AGRlmMENT OF CISNTtlfUON PtC'OS TEltMINAJ, LLC PAGE: 6~ 11457. liSP/B03UOIOllll'>l IM MR.548 6.1. Limitation of Li abili ty ........................................................................................... 14 6.2. Indemnifi cation by Company .. ............................ ........ ........ .................................. 14 6.3. Conduct Not Protected .......... ................................................................................. 14 6.4. fnsurance ................................................................................................................ 15 6.5. Survival ................ ... ..... .......... ..................... ............... .... ............. ..... .... ..... .... ......... 15 ARTICLE VU BOOKS AND RECORDS; RE PORTS ................................................................ 15 . 1. Mai ntenance of and Access to Books and Records ............................................... 15 7.2. f'jscal Year .......... .... ... ........... ............... ... ... ............ ....... .... ........................... .......... 15 7.3. financial and Operating Reports ........................................................................... 15 7.4. 'J'ax Reports .................................................. .......................................................... 16 7.5. Transmission of Communications ....................... ........ .......................................... 16 ARTICLE VllJ T fu'< MArrTERS .. ....................... ....................... ........ ............. ......... ..... .............. 16 8.1. Tax Classification .................................................................................................. 16 8.2. Cornpany Returns ., ....... ..... ..... .... ......... .............. ....... ..... ................................... ..... 16 8.3, Tax Elections ............................ ....... ................ .......... ..... ......... .... .................. ........ 16 8.4. Consistent 'Reporting .............................................................................................. 17 8.5. 'fax ProceccUngs .................... ..................... ... ........... .... ........ ........................... ....... 17 8.6. Information and Documents to Company ...... ...... ........ ...... ......... .... ......... .............. 17 8.7. Survival .................................................................................................................. 17 ARTICLE IX MEETINGS AND VOTING OF MEMBERS ...................................................... 17 9.1. Meetings ................................................................................................................. 17 9.2. Voti ng ..... ............................................................................................................... 18 ARTfCLE x TRANSFER or MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS .,....... ........................... .... ............. 18 l 0.1. Limitation on Transfers ............... .......... ................. ........... ...... ........... ................... 18 I 0.2. Permitted Transfer oCMembership Jnterest.. ......................................................... 18 L0.3. Right of First Refusal; Tag-Along Rights; Triggering Events .............................. 19 I 0.4. Conditions to Permitted Transfers of Membership lnte1·ests ........... ......... ............. 20 10.5. Effective Date~ Distribut ions ............................................. ................... .................2 J I0.6. Transferor's Obli gations ........................................................................................21 I0.7. Assignee's Rights and Obligations ........................................................................ 21 I 0.8. Effect and Consequences of Prohibited Transfer ....................................... ........... 21 ARTICLE xr ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS ........................ ............................................ 22 l l . I. Substituted Members ............................................................................................. 22 11.2. Additional Members ..............................................................................................22 11.3. No Required Capital Contributions ......................... .................................... .......... 22 ARTJCLE xn WTTUDRA WAL OR REMOVAL or. MEMBERS ............................................~3 12.1. Withdrawal ofMembers ..... ......... .... ..................................................................... .23 12.2. Removal of Members .. .... ................... ........ .... ... ..................................................... 23 12.3. Status or f<ormer Member ......................................................................................23 ARTICLE xrrr \~lfND1NG UP ANO TERM INATION ............................................................ .,24
COMl'AN\' AGH££MEN'I' OF CENTlllUOl'i PECOS TEH!'l llNAI. LLC PAGE 1lrl57 l/Sl'l.l~OJl/O IOl /09 1 114 MR.549 13.l. Events Requiring Winding Up ...............................................................................24 l3.2. Winding Up Procedures .........................................................................................24 l3J. Continuation Without Winding Up ........................................................................ 25 13.4. Liquidation of Assets and Application and Distribution of Proceeds ....................25 13.5. Certificate ofTen11ination ..................................................................................... 26 13.6. .Reinstaten1ent. ................................................................................................. ,...... 26 ARTJCLE XIV VALUAl'ION ..................................................................................................... 26 14.1. Fair Value ofCon1pany Property ........................................................................... 26 14.2. Purchase Price of Membership Interest ....................................................... ..........26 l4.3. Valuation of Membership lnterests ........................................................................26 ARTICLE XV GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................. .26 15.1. An1endments .......................................................................................................... 26 t 5.2. .Notice ........................................ . ................................................. .......... ,.. ,...........................27 15.3 . Governing Law; Consent to Jm·jsdiction ............................................................... 27 15.4. Waiver.................................................................................................................... 27 15.5. Entire Agree1nent ................................................................................................... 17 15.6. Successors and Assigns ......................................................................................... 27 15.7. Third-Pat1ies .......................................................................................................... 27 15.8. Severability ............................................................................................................27 15.9. Construction ........................................................................................................... 28 15. f 0. Execution of Agreement ............................................................. ,.......................... 28 15. l l . Further Assurances ................................... ............................................................ ,28
Cm11'AN\' AGIUm~mNT OF Cl·:NTt llUON Pl~C:OS Tl·:RMINAL LLC PAGE f12 l 1-1S7. l/Sl'i:l.10:l2i0 I() IiO'l I I I·I MR.550 COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL LLC This Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC (this "'Agreement" ) is entered into effec.tive as of September 12, 2014 (the ··Effective Date"), by the persons identified on the signature page( s) hereof WHEREAS, the Company was formed pursuant to a Certificate of Formation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas (the "Certificate of Formation") effective on September 12. 2014 (the ••Formation Date''); and WHEREAS, the parties desire to provide for the regulation and management of the affairs of the Company according to this Agreement and the Code (as herein defined); NOW, THEREFORE. the pa1•ties agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFlNITIONS I. J. Defined Terms. The following definitions, and the definitions set forth in Appendix A to this Agreement, apply to the term!!i used in this Agreement for all purposes.
··Additional Capital Contribution" means the sum of cash and the Fair Value of any property contributed to the Company with respect to a Membersl1ip Interest as perm1tted under this Agreement, but does not include an Initial Capital Contribution.
"Additional Member" means a person who acquires a Membership Interest from the Company irt exchange for a Capital Contribution and is admitted to the Company as a Member pursuant 10 Section 11.2 after the Effective Date.
'"Affiliate" means a person who directly or indi1·ect1y Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with the person in question.
"Agreement.. means this Company Agreement. as it nu1y be amended, supplemented. or restated from time to time.
''Assignee'' means (a) a person to whom a Membership Interest has been transferred by a Member or Assignee in a Permitted Transfer. or in a Prohibited Trnnsfer that the Company is required by law to recognize. but who has not become a Member. and (b} a former Member as described in Section 12.3.
••Board of Managers'· means ~II of the Managers acting together.
"CAM" means CAM Oil and Natural Gas, LLC. a Louisiana limited liability company.
"Capital Contribution" means the sum of the Initial Capital Contribution mid Additional Capital Contributions. If any, with respect to a Membership Interest.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTl'RION PECOS TF.RMl~AL LLC PAGE1 6211457.1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.551 "'Centurion~' means Centurion Logistics LLC, a Texas limited li~bility company. and a Member of the Company as of the Effoctive Date. "'Certificate of Fonnation" means the Certificate of Formation i<lenlified in the l'ecitals to tl1is Ag.Teement. as such Cl.!rtificate may be conected, amended, or restated.
"Certificate of Membership Interesf' means a certificate representing a Member's Membership Interest in a form approved by the Board of Managers .
..Code" means the Texas Business Organizations Code. '"Company" tneans the limited liability company formed pursuant to the C~rtificate uf Formation.
"Change of Control" means with re.sped to a Member, lhat the owners of such Member (as existing as of the date hereof) shall (i} cease lo own, directly or indirectly, 51.0% of the outstanding ownership interests of such Mernber, or (ii) cease to own or exercise voting control over SLO% of the outstanding voting interests of such Member.
"Control" means the possession, directly or indirectly. of the power to direct or cause the directi<m of the management and policies of a person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.
"Damages" means .any expense or loss (including any court costs~ judgment or settlement payment, penalty, fine, tax, and reasonable attomef s foes or other dispute resolution costs) paid or incurred in connection with or as a consequence of any Proceeding, net of any insurance or other recoveries received by the Jndemni ficd Person with respect to the foregoing.
·"Distributable Cash'' nieans the cash and cash equivalents held by the Company from operations reasonably detc1mined by the Board of Managers to be available for distribution to the Members after payment of the Company•s debts~ expenses, and other obligations, a11d atter establishment and maintenance of such cash reserves as the Board of Managers determines shou.ld be l'etuined for the reasonable current and fotqre needs of the Company's business.
"Effective Date" is defined in the il'ltroduction to this Agreement "CAM Capital Contribution Balance" means. with respect to CAM, the total Capital Contribution of CAM less the cumulative distributions of cash by the Company to CAM in retum of CAM's Capital Contribution pursuant to Section 4.2(a)(ii). For pmposcs of cah;ulating the CAM Capital Contributi'on Balance. no deduction shall be made fot any tax distributions made to CAM, whether pursuant to Section 4.2(b) of this Agreement or otherwise.
"CAM Prefe1-red Return Balance" me~ns, with respect to CAM,, the cumulative accrued CAM Preterred Return less the cumulative distributions of cash by the Company to CAM in payment of the CAM PrefcJTed Return pursuant· to Section 4.2(a){i). For purposes of c1:1lculaiing the CAM Prcfe.rred Return Balance, no deduction shall be made for any tax distributions made to CAM, whether pursuant to Section 4.2(b) orthis Agreement or otherwise.
"Entity" means any general partnership, limited partnership. limited liability partnership. limite<l liability company. corporation. joint vent11rc, tmst, business tn1st cooperative, associulion, foreign trust, foreign business organization. or other business entity.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CE!liTlilUON Pt:cos H;Rl\lfNAI. LiLC PAGE2 6211457.1/SPf33032/01011091114 MR.552 .. Fair Value,, means. with respect to an asset, its Fair Value determined according to Section 14.1.
-~Fiscal Year" is defined in Section 7 .2.
';F01mation Date" is detined in the recitafs to this Agreement.
"lndernr1i.fied Pei-son" means (a) a Member or Assignee ~ (b) a Manager, (c) a Liquidator (if any); (d) any Affiliate of the Company, a Member or Assignee. a Manage1\ or a Liquidator~ and (e) any goveming person, omcer. employee, ttgent. or owner of the Company, a Member or Assignee, a Manager, a Liquidator, or any Aniliale of any of the foregoing. A person is an Indemnified Person whether or not such person has the status required to be an Indemnified Person at the time any Proceeding is made or maintained as described in Article VI or at the time any amendment to this Agreement is proposed under Section 15. L ~ provided such. person had the status required to be an Indemnified Person at the time of the relevant actions referenced in the Proceeding.
"Index Rate" means the rate specified in Section 302.002 of the Texas finance Code. "Initial Capital Contribution" means the sum of any cash and the Fair Value of any property contributed to the Company by a Member with respect to a Membership Interest i.n connection with the original issuance of the Membership Lnterest by the Company as set forth on Exhibit A "CAM Preferred Return" means~ with respect to CAM an amount equal to an 8% cumulative compounded annual return on the amount of CAM' s umeturned total Capital Contribullon accrued as of any date of detertnination. The CAM Preferred Return will be calculaled by treating all distributions of the CAM Preferred Return pursuant to Section 4.2(a) as first being a payment of any undistributed accumulated annual return as of the distribution date and then being a repayment of any and all of CAM's Capital Contributions as of lhe distribution date.
'"LR.c:· means the lnternal Revenue Code of1986. '·Liquidator" js defined in Section 1J.2(b }.
'"Majority-in-Interest" means one or more Members owning collectively more than 50% of the Percentage Interests owned by all Members entitled to vote on the particular issue, "'Manager~· means Lhe person 01· persons designated as manager of the Company in the Certificate ofF01mation and any person who becomes a replacement Manager pursuant to Section 5.2. The name of the person designated as manager of the Company in the Certificate of Formalion is John V. Calce.
••Mandatory Distribution·• means any distribution that a Member is entitled to receiye and as to which the Member has attained the status of a creditor under Secti0n 101.207 of the Code. ..Member" means any person identified as a member on Exhibit A~ and any other person who becomes a member of the Company pursuant to this Agreement. who has not ceased to be a Member. "Members" means all persons that are Members. collectively.
··Membership Interest" means a Member's or Assignee's economic interest' in the Company. The term includes the Member' s or Assignee's right to rece.ive allocations of profits and losses and distributions as described in Article rv, and other 1·ights and obi igations under this Agreement or the COMPANY AGREEMENT OF Ct:NT~llllON PECOS TEl~l\11NAL LLC PAGE3 6211457.1/SP/3303210101/091114 MR.553 Code of an Assignee who has nol been admitted as a Member. but does not include any right to participate in management or any other right reserved under this Agreement or the Code exdusively to a Member.
"Offering Member" is defined in Section l 0.3(c}(i).
"Percentage lntcrest" means, as to any Member or Assignee, the percentage interest set forth on Exhibit A.
"Permitted Transfor~· means any transfer of a Membership lnterest that is described in Section
"Person" or "person" means any individual or Entity, and the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors. and assigns of such "'Person,'' as and where the context so permits or requires .
..Proceeding'' means (a) any threatened~ pending, or completed action or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative, or investigative; (b) an appeal of any such proceeding; and (c) an inquiry or investigation that could lead to any such proceeding.
"'Prohibited Transfer" means any trti.nsfer of a Membership Jnterest that is not a Permitted Transfer .
..Redemption Notice ~ is defined in Section I 0.3(c)(i).
"Redemption Option" is defined in Section 10.3(c)(i).
"Substituted Member" means a person who is admitted as a Member pursuant to Section 11 , l with tespect lo the transfer of an existing Membership Interest.
''Treasury Regulations" means the Treasury regulations promulgated under the l.R.C.
''Triggering Event" means. the first to occur of (a) the date of a Prnhibited Transfer, including any transfer to (i) a Member' s trustee in bankruptcy~ (ii) a j)Urchaser at any cre{litor's or court sale, (iii) a Member' s spouse pursuant to a decree of a divorce court, or (iv) the guardian of an incompetent Member, (b) the date of death of an individual Member, (c) the date of a Change of Control or termination of a Member that is not an indi vidual; (cl) the removal of a Member pursuant to Section l 2.2; or (e) the voluntary election of a Member thal Is not nn individual to liquidate nll or substantially all of its assets and/or djssolve.
·•Triggering Event Closing'· is defined in Section 10.J(c){ii}.
"Triggering Event Purchase Price" means. in the case of a Membership Interest to be purchased pursuant to Section l0.3(c)i the '"fair market value" (as defined in this paragraph) of the Membership Interest as of the date of the Triggering Event, determined assuming an arms length salt! of all of the Company's assets to a third party (as n going concern and not as a liquidation) for fair market value and the application of the proceeds of the sale according to Section 13.4. The Triggering Event Purchase Price will be determined (a) ifthere is in effect as of the date of the Triggering Event a valid Ce1tificate of Fair Market Value in substantially the form attached as Schedule A executed by all Members, by reference to the fair market value for such Membership Interest as set forth in such CertjJicate of Fair COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CEN'l'l'ltlON rEcos Tf.llMIN:\L LLC: PAGE4 6211457.1/SP/33032/0101 /0911.14 MR.554 Market Value, and (b) if there is no Stich Certificate of Fair Market Value effective with respect to the Triggering Event, (i) by agreement of the Company and the Offering Member or 1.he Offering Member's successor in interest. as applicable. or (ii) if no such agreement is reached within 30 days after the issuance of the Redemplion Notice. by an independent appraiser chosen mutually by the Company and the Offering Member or the Offering .Member's successor in interest. as applicable; provided. however, that in determining the fair market value of a Mcmbe(s Membership Interest. such appraiser shall take into account the CAM's Capital Contribution Balance and the CAM Preferred Return Balance and shall increase or decrease Triggering Event Purchase Price of each Member's Membership Interest accordingly. Any fair market value agreed by the Members in a Certificate of Fair Mnrkct Value shall be effective until the earlier of (A) 90 days from the date set forth in any such Certificate of Fair Market Value, 01· (A) the date that a new Certificate of Pair Markel Value has been executed by all of the Members.
t .2. Construction. In this Agreement. unless a clear contrary intention appears: (a) the singular number includes the plural number and vice versa; (b) reference to any person includes such person's successors and assigns but. ii applicable, only if such successors and assigns are not prohibited by this Agreement. and reference to a person in a particular capacity excludes such person in any other capacity or individually; (c) reference to any gender includes the other gender and the neuter; (d) reference to any agreement or other document means such agreement or other document as amended or modified and in effect from time to time; (e) reference to any statute, regulation, or other legal requirement means such legal requirement as amended, modified, codified, replaced, or reenacted, in whole or in part, and in effect from time to time. including rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. and reference to uny section or other provision of any legal requirement means that provision of such legal requirement from time to time in effect and constituting the substcmtive amendment, modification, codification, replacement. or reenactment of such section or other provision; (t) "hereunder," ··hereof,'' •<hereto," and words of similar import reler to this Agreement a::> a whole and not to any particular Article. Section. or other provision hereof; (g) ..including'' (and with its correlative meaning "hlcludc'') mcru1s including without limiting the generality of any description precedlng such term: (h) ..or~· is used in the inclusive sense of ·•and/or'"; (i) with respect to the determination of any period or time, ·•from·· means "from and in.eluding.. and ''to" means "to but excluding"; and (j) references to agreements or other documents refor as wel I to all addenda. ~xhibits. schedules. or amendments thereto.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CEXntIUON PECOS TlmMINAI. LLC PAGES 6211457.1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.555 ARTICLE IL ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS 2. t. Fonnation. The Company was formed pursuant to the Certificate of Formation effective as of the Formation Date.
2.2. Name. The Company's name is as set forth in the Certificate of .Formation. The Board or Managers may change the Company name at any time without the approval of any Member by filing a certificate of amendment to the Certificate of formation. The Board of Managers shall provide notice of any such change to all Members. The Company's business may be conducted under its name and/or any other name or names deemed advisable by the Board of Managers. The Board of Managers shall cause to be executed and filed of record all assumed or fictitious name certificates for the Company as are required by law.
2.3. Registered Office and Agent: Principal Office.
(a)The street address of the inilial l'egistered oftice of the Company in Texas and the or name of the initial registered agent of the Company are as set forth in the Certificate Formation. The Board of Managers may change the Company's registered office or registered agellt at any time by filing a Chu11ge of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office as provided in the Code. The Board of Managers shall provide notice of the change to all Members.
(b) The addl'ess ()f the principal office of the Company in the United States where records are to be kept or made available under Section lO 1.501 of the Code shall be as determined by the Board of Managers. The Board of Managers may change the Company's principal office in the United States at any time upon notice to the Membel's. The Company sha.11 keep at its registered office and make available to a Member on reasonable request the street address of the Company's principal ofl1ce in the United States.
2.4. )£rm. The Company will continue unlil terminated in accordance with Article XIII.
2.5. Purposes. The purpose for which the Company is organized is for the development and operation of the Project and the transaction of any and all lawflil business for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Code. 2.6. Powers. Subject to any limitations in this Agreement. the Company may exercise the power to do any and alt acts reasonably related to its purposes.
2.7. Company Property.
(a) All Company property shall be owned in the name of the Company and lHH in the name of any Member. No Member or Assignee wi II have any interest in such Company property ·solely by reason of the Member's status as a Member.
(b) The Board of Managers shall cause all funds of the Company to be deposiLed or invested in an account or accounts in the name of the Comp<my. No ftu1ds other than the funds of the Company may be deposiled thel'ein. The fonds in such accounts shall be used exclusively for the business of the Company (including distributions to the Members) and may be withdrawn only by persons approved by the Board of Managers.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CE:NTl 'ltlON PECOS n:itM INAL LLC PAGES 6211457.1/SP/33032/01011091114 MR.556 2.8. Consent to Admission of Members. Hach person executing this Agreement consents to the admission as members in the Company all of the other persons who are Member.s as of the date such person executes this Agreement.
2.9. Statu::: of Managers and Members. Except as otherwise provided by this Agreement. each Manager has the status, rights, and obligations of a manager in a limited liability company as set forth in the Code, and each Member has the status, rights, and obligations of a member in a limited liability company as set forth in the Code. 2.10.Certificates of Membership Interests. rf provided by the Board of Managers, each Member's Membership Interest may be represented by a Certific~)te or Membership Interest. Each such Certificate of Membership .Interest, if any. shall be numbered and registered in the records of the Company as they are issued, and shall be signed by two officers of the Company. The holder of any Certificate of Membership Interest shall promptly notify the Company of any loss. or destruction of tl1e certificate, and the Company shall cause a replacement certificate to be issued to the holder upon receipt of satisfactory evidence of the loss, destruction, or mutilation .or the certificate and satisfaction of other reasonable conditions established by the Board of Managers.
2.11 . No Stale Law Pru1nership. The Members intend that the Company is not a partnership or joint venture~ and that no Manager or Member is a partner or a joint venturer of any other Manager or Member, for any purposes other than 1ncome tax purposes. No provision of this Agreement may be construed to suggest otherwise.
ARTfCLE JII CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 3.1. Initial Capital Contributions. Each Member's Initial Capital Contribution is set forth on Exhibit A.
3.2. Additional Capital Contributions. No Member shall be required to make Additional Capital Contributions. No Member has the right or is permitted to make any other Additional Capital Contributions unless (a) the Board of Managers approves such Addilional Capital Contribution atter hotice to all Members of (i) the amount of the Additional Capital Contribution to be made, (ii) the effect of the Additional Capital Contribution on each Member's Percentage Interest. and (iii) other material information relevant to the proposed Additional Capital Contribution, and (b) all Members are afforded an opportunity to participate in the Additional Capita] Contribution according to their relative Percentage Interests.
3.3. Capital Accounts. The Company shall establish a separa1e Capilal Account for each Member and Assignee. The Capital Accounts shall be maintained according to the provisions of Appendix A.
3.4. No Right to Return of or Interest on Capital Accout1t. No Member may demand or receive the rctutn of its Capital Contribution or any portion of its Capital Account. ex\;epl as provided in this Agreement and the Code. Neither any Manager nor any Member has any personal liability for the repayment of any Capital Contributions of' any Member. No interest will accrue or be pai<l with respect to the Capital Contributions or Capital Account of any Member.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTl llUON PECOS Tl.:it~HNAJ . LLC PAGE7 6211457.1/SP/33032101011091114 MR.557 3.5. Member Loans. The Company may borrow money from one or more Members lo the extent the Board of Managers deems appropriate to the conduct of the Company business on terms that comply with the re<1uirements or Section 5.8(b}(iii} (relating lo related parly transactions). The amount of any loan made to the Company by a Men1ber will not constitute a Capital Contribution or othel'wise nifoct such Member·s Capita.I Account ot' Membership Interest.
AliTJCLE IV ALLOCATIONS AND DlSTRIBUTJONS 4.1 . Allocation of Profit or Loss. Co.mpany profits and losses shall be allocated among the Members and Assignees in accordance with the provisions of Appendix A. The Members are aware of the income tax consequences of the allocations made by Appendix A and agree to be bound by the provisions of Appendix A in repo1iing their shares of Company income and loss for income tax purposes.
4.2. Distributions of Distributable Cush.
(a) Except as otl1erwise provided in Section 4.2(b) (relating to distributions to pay taxes). Section 4.3 (relating to withholding),. Section 4.4 (relating to limitations on distributions), or Section 13 .4 (relating to liquidating distributions), Distributable Cash shall be distributed lo the Members as Ibllows: ( i) first. to CAM in payment of the CAM Preferred Return until lhe CAM Preferred Return Balance has been reduced to zero; (ii) next, to CAM in payment of CAM's Capital Contribution until the C!\M Capital Contribution Balance has been reduced to zero; and (iii) finally, to the Members according to their Percentage Interests. The Board of Munagers may provide for a record date with respect to dislributions.
(b) To the extent the Board of Managers determines that any Member or Assignee has an unfi.tnded tax liability as a result ofallocations of Company lax items for any tax year, then1 to the e~ient the Company has funds legally available for the payment rtf distributions to Members, the Board of Managers shall make a special tax distribution to all such Members and Assjgnees pro rata according to their relative unfunded tax Jiabili.ties in the minimum amount necessary lo pay any such ltnfunded tax liabilities. For this purpose, a Member or Assignee is deemed lo have an itnfunded tax liability for a lax year to the extent (i) the cwnt~ative amount distributed to the Member or Assignee under Section 4.2(a) and advanced to the Member or Assignee under this Section 4.2(b} (and not previously recovered) from the inception of the Company through the end of 1he such tax year exceeds (ii) the Member's or Assignee's tax liability wit.b respect to such Member's or Assignee's cumulative: allocable share of Company tax items for all periods from the inception of the Company Lhrough the end or such tax year.
Unless the Board of Managers determines otherwise. the taxes due fol' each Member and Assignee shall be calculated by assuming that the Member or Assignee is an individual taxed at the highest tax rnte applicable to t11e type of income involved. Any such tax distribution shall, to the extent it exceeds the amount the Member or Assignee would otherwise be entitled to receive under Section 4.2(a), be treated as an advance against, and shall be recovered from, amounts subsequently distributable under Section 4.2(a}. No interest shall be charged on any such tux distributions. and no Member or Assignee shall be personally liable for the repayment to the Company or the Members of any such tax distribution. The COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTllHJON Pl~CWi Tlml\llNAL LLC PAGES 6211467.1/SP/3303210101/091114 MR.558 Board of Managers may make special tax distributions during tbe tax year in accordance with the principles of this Section 4.2(b) to the extent necessary co fund payments by Members and Assignees of estimated lax payments.
4.3. Withholding. The Company shall withhold from distributions, or pay on behalf of a Member or Assignee., all amounts that the Board of Managers determines the Company is required to withhold or pay on behalf of such person (including federal and state income tax withholding). All amounts so withheld from distributions are deemed to have been distributed to the person otherwise entitled to receive the amount so withheld. To the extent an amount is paid by the Company on behalf of a Member or Assignee but not withheld from a distribution, the atnount paid constitutes a loan to such Member or Assignee. Such loan bears interest at the Index Rate and is repayable on demand or, at the election of the Board of Managers, is repayable out of distributions to whkh such Member or Assignee would otherwise be entitled.
4.4. Limitarion on Distributions.
{a) The Company may not make a distribution to a Member or Assignee if it ·would render the Company insolvent, determined in accordance with Section 10\.206 of the Code. A Member or Assignee who receives a distribution in violation of Section 101 .206 of the Code is not tequired to return the distribution except as required in Section 101.206 of the Code. (b) The Members shall look solely to the assets of the Company for any distributions~ including liquidating dislributfons. If the assets of the Company remaining after Jhe payment or discharge. or the provision for payment or discharge, of the Company liabiJilies are insufficient to make any distl'ibutions, no Member has any recourse againsl the sepal:'ate assets of any other Member.
4.5. No Right to Partition or Distributions in Kind. No Member has any right, and waives any right that it might otherwise llave, to cause any Company property to be partitioned and/or distributed in kind. Except as provided in Section 13.4{d) (relating to liquidating distributions), the Company may not make any distributions in kind.
4.6. Recovery of Erroneous Distributions, If the Company has, pursuant to any clear and manifest accounting or similar e1rnr, distributed to any Member an amount in excess of the amount to which the Member is entitled pu1·suant to this Agreement, the Member shall 1•eitnburse the Company to the extent of such excess, without in1erest, within 30 days alter demand by the Company.
ARTICLE V MANAGEMENT; ACTIVITIES OF MANAGERS AND MEMBERS .1. Manageme11l and Control of Company Business.
(a) Subject to the limitations set fol1h in this Agreement, lhe Board or Managers has exclusive authority to manage and conduct the Company~s business. The Board of Managers shall do all things appropriate to carry out the Company's purpose and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all actions that the Board of Managers may take and all de.terminations that. the Board of Managers may make pursuant to this Agreement may be taken and made 1n the absolute discretion of the Board of Managers.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF Cr.NT\1Hf01'' P~:CO/i Tlml\llNAI. LL( PAGE9 6211457.1/SP/330321010110911 t4 MR.559 (b) Except as provided in Sections 8.5(a) (relating lo tax matters), the Members may not take part in the management or control of the Company business or bind the Compl:lny in their capacity as Members. The Members shall not have the right to vote or otherwise conscnl or withhold consent to any actions taken by the Board of Managers except with respect to such matters as ar~ expressly stated jo this Agreement.
5.2. Resignation, Removal, and Replacement of Managers.
(a) Resignation. Any Manager may resign as a manager of the Company upon notice to all Members, which resignation shall be enective immediately upo n delivery of such notice. A Manager is deemed to have resigned as a manager of the Company effectively immediately upon the following events: (i) any event specified in Section 153.155(a)(4) 01· Section 153 .15S(a)(5) of the Code (relaling to bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings with respect to a general partner), applied as if the Manager were a general partner; (ii) if the Manager is an individual, the Manager's death, the appointment of a guardian or general conservator for the Manager, or a judicial determination that the MHnager is incapable of performing the Manager's duties under the Agreement; or (iii) if the Manager is an entity, the termination of the Mmmger's existence or suspension of the Manager's right to do business.
A resignation pursuant to paragraph (ji) is not a violation of this Section 5.2(a), provided the estate or personal representative or other authorized person provides notice of the deemed resignation within 90 days aLler the event giving rise to the deemed resignation.
(b) Removal.
(i) Removal for Cuuse. Any Manager may be removed as manager of the Company upon the affirmative vote of 011e or more Members owning collectively at least 75% of the Percentage Interests if there is cause for removal as specified in Section 5.2(b)(iiJ and the Company has received a written opinion of counsel that: (A) cause for rem.oval as specified in Section 5.2(b)(ii) exists; and (B) the removal of 1he Manager is not prohibited under any loan agreements, contracts, or other applicable legal requirements.
(ii) Definition of Cause. Cause for removal exists only if on~ or mo1·e of the following conditions has occurred: (/\) there has been a change in Control uf the Manager: (B) the Manager has engaged in wrongful conducl described in Section 6.3(a) that adversely and materially a1leded the Company business or the Members;
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CJ•X fllRlOi"I Pi.:cos T1·:RMIN,H, LLC PAGE10 6211457.1/SP/33032/0101/091t14 MR.560 (C) except as permitted by this Agreement ~ the Manager has engaged in conduct !'elating to the Company business that has made it not reasonably practicable Lo carry on the Company business with lhe Manager~ {D) the Manager on1n A1111iatc t1fthe Manager has been convicted of a felony; or (E) a final judgment or a court of competent jurisdiction has been entered that the Manager1 s removal is necessary to comply with any requirements. conditions, or guidelines contained in any opinion, directive. order. ruling, or regulation of any federaf or state agency or judicial authority or contained in any federal or state statute; or (F) the Manager commits a mate1·ial breach of any provision of this Agreement, which breach is not cured within 30 days of notice thereof.
5.3. Election of Replacement Manager. Jf the Manager resigns or is removed as the manager of the Compa11y, within 90 days following such resignation or removal a Majority-in-Interest may elect a replacement Manager of the Company effective as of the date of the formet' Manage(s resignation or removal. The replacement Manager shall file any required amendments to this Agreement to reHecl l'he resignation or removal of the former Manager and the election of t·hc replacement Manager. If the Members fail to elect a replacement Manager within 90 days following the resignation or removal of the former Manager~ the Company shall be wound-up according to A11icJe Xlll.
5.4. Actions of the Board of Managers.
(a) Except as set fo1-th herein, meetings of the Board of Managers shall be held in nny manner alJowed by the Act, including by means of conference telephone or similar communication equipment if eac11 Manager participating in the meeting can hear and be heard by aH olher Managers participath1g in the meeting.
(b) For purposes of establishing a quorum at any such n1eeting of the Board of Managers, it 1s necessary that all Managers appointed by ihe Members be present.
(c) Approval by the unanimous vote or written consent of the Managers shall be required to approve any action by the Board of Managers. In the event an action is approved by the Board of Managers. the Managers. individually or collectively. shall be authorized to carry out such action on behalf of the Company.
{d) Any action of the Board of Managers to be taken by written consent must be signed by all of the Managers to be effective.
5.5. Limitations on Board of Managers' Authority, The Board of Managers may not do any of the following acts without the approval of all Members: (a) knowingly do any act in contravendon of this Agreemt:nt or. when acting on behalf of the Company. engage in. or cause or permit the Company to engage in, any activity that is not consistent with the purposes of the Company;
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF Cl::NTl 'RION PECOS T1mMINAL LLC PAGE 11 6211457 .1/SP/33032/01()1/091114 MR.561 (b) except as otherwise pt'ovided in this Agreement, knowingly do any act thut wot1ld make it impossible to can·y on the Company business: or (c) cause the Company to (i) not be taxable as a partnershir for federal income tax purposes, or (ii) take a positio11 inconsistent with such treatment (d) cause the Company to (i) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (ii) file a voluntary bankruptcy petition, or (iii) seek an ordet fo1· relief or declaration of insolvency in a federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding; (e) file a pleading seeking for the Company, or admitting or failing to contest the- material allegations of a petition filed by any other person St!eking for the Company, a proceeding of the type described by subparagraph (d) immediately above: {t) except as provided in Atiicle XIU, seek. consent to, o.r acquiesce in the appointment of a trustee. receiver, or liquidator of the Company or of all 01· a substantial part of the Company' s properties; (g) cause the Company to issue ru1y M~mbcrship Interest or ac.lmil any Member other than pursuant to Section 2.8 or Article XJ: cause lhe Company to acquire any equity or debt secw·ities of a11y Member or any (h) A11iliate of a Member, or otherwise make loans to any Member or any Affiliate of a Member; cause the Company lo acquire from any person any equity or debt securities 01· (i) assets of any corporntion, limited liability company. partnership, association, business. or business djvision, whether by stock purchase, asset purchase, contribution, or other business combination (excluding investments and asset acquisitions in the ordinary course of the Company's business and transactions contemplated by this Agreement)~ 0) cause the Company to participate in any merger, consolidation, transfor. continuance. or conversjon of the Company with or Into any other pe1·son; (k) cause the Company to participate in any reotganizat.ion in whid1 Membership Interests are exchanged for or converted into caslL securities or any other person. or other properly; or (l) sell or otherwise dispose of all or substimtially all of the Company property. except in connection with winding up the Company ns permitted in this Agreement.
5.6. Delegation of Authority: Officers.
(a) The Board of Managers may cause the Company to hire such employees and agents as the Boar<l of Managers deems tlppropriate for the conduct of the Company's business.
(b) The Board of Managers may establish offices and appoint officers of the Company, and may delegate to such officers any of its attthority hereunder. as the Board of Mnnagers deems appropriate. The officers may be appointed for such terms and may exercise such powers and authol'ity and perform such duties as determined by the Board of Manager. An officer need nut be a Member of the C()mpany1 Any two or more ofl1ccs may be held by the same person. An officer may be removed, with or without cause, at any time by the Board of Managers. Each offa:er will hold onice COMPANY AGREEMENT OF C£N'l'l 't<ION PECOS Tl<:RMINA l. LL( PAGE12 6211457.1/SP/33032/01011091'1t4 MR.562 until his successor is chosen and is qualffied in his stead, or until his death, resignation~ or removal from office. Any vacancy in an oflice because of death, resignation, removal, or otherwise may be filled by a person appointed by 1hc Board of Managers. An officer is subject to the same stat1dards of conduct as apply to a Manager as described in Section 5,9, 5.7. Reliance. Persons dealing with the Company may rely conclusively on the authority of the Board of Managers as set forth in this Agreement. Every document executed by any Manager wilh respect to any business or property of the Company is conclusive evidence in favor of any person relying on the document that (a) ut the time of the execution and delivery of the document Lhis Agreement was effective, (b) the document was executed in accordance with this Agreement and is binding on the Companyf and (c) the Manager was authorized to execute and deliver the document on behalf of the Company.
5.8. Compensation and Expenses of Members and Managers. Members and Managers are not entitled to any salary, foe, or other remuneration (other than distributions with respect to the Member's Membership Interest) for providing property or services or otheT consideration to or for the benefit of the Company in their capacity as a Member or Manager, except that each Manager is entitled to reimbursement from the Company for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses paid or incurred on behalf of the Company, including reasonable charges for services provided by employees of the Manager and overhead expenses. The Company shall pay all out-of-pocket costs incum:~d in organizing the Company.
This Section 5.8 does not limit or enlal'ge a Manager's or a Member's rights to liability protection or indemnification under Article VI, and does not limit the Company's ability to enter into lransac:tions with Members in their capacities other than as Members in accordance with Section 5.9(iii).
5.9. Standards of Manager and Member Conduct.
{a) In General. The Board of Managers shall manage and conduct the Company~ s business in good faith and in a mannet' the Managers reasonably believe to be in the Company's best interest. A Manager does not violate this Section 5.8(a) unless the Manager engages in conduct described in Section 6.3(a) (relating to improper conduct).
(b) Outside Activities of Manager and Members: Noncom.petition Covenants.
(i) Each Manager shall devote to lhe Company's affairs only such time and resources as the Manager deems necessary for the conduct and winding up of the Company business.
(ii} Except as provided h~rcin, the Managers and Members or their Assignees may engage in or have an interest in other· business ventui·es of every nature al1d description, independently or with others, including the ownership and operation of businesses similar to or in competition with. directly or indirectly, the Company, and neither the Company nor any Member or Assignee has, solely as a result of such person's interest in the Company, any right to acquire any rights in or to any such other business venture or to the incom~ or profits dc.'rivcd from any such other business venture. A Manager or Member or Assignee has no duly to disclose any such similur or competing business venture to the Company or any Member or Assignee, or to offer to the Company or any Member or Assignee any ptior opporlunity to acquire an interest in such other business venlure.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTI IRhl~' PECOS Tlmi\l!NAL LLC PAGE 13 6211457. t/SP/3303210101/091114 MR.563 (ii i) Related Party Transactions. Except as otherwise provided in rhis Agreement, the Board or Managers. when acting on behalf of the Company, may purchase property from, sell property to, or otherwise deal with any Manager, Member. or Assignee. acting on its own behalf. or any Afll li ate of any Manager. Member, or Assignee, but any such transaction shalJ be on terms that are no less favorable to the Company than if the lransat:6on had been entered into with an independent third purly. No provision of this Agreement requires disclosure of any transaction lo, and approval of the transaction by, any disi ntcrested g.overniHg persons of the Company or the Members as provided in Section 101.255 of the Code. ARTICLE VT LIABILITY AND lNDEMNlFICATlON 6.1. Limitation of Liability. No Member or Manager is liable for any debts. obli gations. or liabilities of the Company. Subject to Section 6.3, an Indemnified Person is not liahle lo the Company or any other Indemnified Person for any Damages arising from any Proceed ing relating to the conduct of the Company's business or relating to any act or omission by the indemnified Person. including any act or omission constituting negligence, within the scope or the Indemnified Person' s authority in the course or the Company·s business, or for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any other person who is an employee or agent of tbe Company.
6.2. Jndemnification by Companv. To the fullest extent permitted by applic.able law and subj ect to Section 6.3, the Company indemnifies and holds harmless each Inclenmi!ied Person from and against any Damages arising from any Proceeding relating to the conduct of the Company's business or to any act or omission by such fndemni tied Person. Including any act or omission constituting negligence, within the scope of the Indenrnified Person's authority in the course or the Company's business or for any misconduct or negligence on the part or any other person Lhat is an employee or agent of lhe Company. An lndemnilied Person's expenses paid or incurred in defending itself against any Proceeding shall be reimbursed as paid or incurred. The right lo indemnification c.:onferred in this Article Vl is not exclusive or any other right that any person may have or hereafter acquire under any stEUute. agreement vote of Members, or otherwise.
6.3. Conduct Not Protected.
(a) This Article VI does not operate lo limit li ability or tn indemnify a per-son to the extent the perso11 is fo und liable pursuant 1o a unal judgmen1 of a court of competent j misdidion for: (i) an act or omission that involves gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or a knowing violation of law; (ii) a Lrnnsfer or atlemplcd transfer of al l or a rortion of a Membership Interest in a Probibited Transfor, a Manager' s resignation in violation of Section 5.2(a). or a l\ltcmber ceasing to be a Member in violation of' Section J2. l(a); (iii) u wil lful or reckless material breach of thi s Agreement or any other agreement relating to the Companfs business ~ or (iv) an act or omission for which indemnification is prohibited by law.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTllltlON Pl~('OS n :tlMJi\,\L LLC PAGE 14 6211457 .1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.564 (b) No provision of this Agteement requires the Company to pay or incur any amount for which indemnification is not permitted under this Article VI.
(c) Any payments made to or on behalf' of a person who is later determined not to be entitled to such payments shall be repaid by the person lo the Company. The Company may require, as a condition to the payment of any amounts pursuant lo Section 6.2, that the Indemni tied Person provide lo the Company (i) a written affirmation by the Indemnified Person of the person's good faith belief that the person has met the standal'd of conduct necessary for indemnification undei' this Section; and (ii) a written undertaking by or on behalf of the Indemnified Person to repay the a1T1ount paid or reimbursed if lhe person has 1101 mel that standard or if indenmificalion hi otherwise prohibited by law.
6.4. Insurance. The Company may maintain insurance to protect any person against any expense, liability, or loss. whether or not the Company would have tl1e power lo indemnify such person against such expense, liability~ or loss under the Code. 6.5. Survival. The indemnities p1·ovided for in this Agreement survi ve the transfr:i· of an Indemnified Person's Membership Interest, the termination of the person's status as a Member or other status giving rise lo classification as an Indemnified Person, and the termination of this Agreement und the Company.
ARTICLE VII BOOKS AND RECOHDS; REPORTS 7.1. Maintenance of and Access to Books and Records. The Company shall maintain such books and records regarding the Company's business and properties as is r~asonable, including all books and records required under the Code. Each Member shall have access thereto during mdinary business hours to the extent and under the conditions provided in the Code. 7.2. Fiscal Year. The Company shall adopt the calendar year as its fiscal year for finani;ial and tax accounting pm-poses (such fiscal year of the Company being referred to as the ··fiscal Year").
7.3. Financial and Operating Reports. As soon as practicable after the end of each Fiscal Year, but in any event not later than 90 days after the end or the Fiscal Year. the Board of Managers shall deliver to each Member an annual report containing the following: (a) a Company balance sheet as of the end of sucb Fiscal Year, and Company statements of income. casli flows. and changes in Members' equity for such Fiscal Year, each in reasonable detail and prepared according to UnJted States generally accepled accounting principles: (b) a general description of the Company's acti vities during such Fiscal Yem'., including a description of the amount and circumstances of any indemnification payn1ents paid or requested pursuant to Section 6.2. a description of any material insurance claims or recoveries during the fiscal q\1arter, and a description of any Proceedings involving the Company; and (c) a statement of changes in the Member's Capital Account (showing the balance in the Member's Capital Account as of the beginning of the Fiscal Year, contributions or distributions during the year, alf ocations of profits and losses during the year, any other adjustments to the Capital Account balances during tJ1e year, and the balance in the Capital Account as of the end of the year).
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CEN'fllRION PE('OS n:1n11NAL LLC PAGE 15 6211457.1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.565 7.4. Tax Reports.
(a) Not later than the dnte (including extensions) for filing thi.:: Company's tax return with the Internal Revenue Service {Form 1065), the Board of Managers shall deliver to each person who was a Member or Assignee at any time during the period covered by tbe return all information necessary for the preparation of such person's United States federal income tax returns, includit1g a Form 1065 Schedule K-1 (if applicable).
(b) Upon the written request of any Member or Assignee, the Board of Managers shall deliver to such person information necessary for the preparation of any lax returns thut must be filed by such person, including infonnaticm necessary for estimating and paying estimated taxes.
7.5. Transmission of Communications. Each person who holds a Membership Interest on behalf of. or for the benefit of': another person or persons shall be re,sponsible for conveying uny report. notice, or other communication received concerning the Company's affairs to such other person or persons.
ARTICLE VIII TAX MATTERS 8.1. Tax_Classification. The Members intend that the Company be classified as a partnership for foderal income tax purposes. The Board of Managers shall take all actions reasonably necessary or appropriate to ensure the Company is so classified (including the filing or elections or lnx retums). No Manager, omcer~ or Member shall take any action inconsistent with the classification of the Company as a partnership for federal income tax purposes.
8.2. Company Returns. The Board of Managers shall' cause the Company lO tile such tax returns as may be required by law.
8.3. Tax Elections.
General. Except as othl!rwise provided in this Agreement. the Board of Managers (a) shall cause the Company to timely make or revoke all elections, and take an !ax reporting positions, necessary or desirable for the Company as determined by the Board of Managers. No election shall be made to have the Company excluded from the application of any provision of'Subchapter K of the I.R.C. or any equivalent tax provision in any other tax ju1·isdiction. The Company shall make the election referred lo in I.R.C. Secti011 754 upon the requesl of any Member in connection with a transfer or Lhe Member!s Membership Interest in accordance with this Agreement.
(b) Safe Harbor Election for Compensatory Membership Interests. If PrQposecl Treasury Regulation 'l .83-3(1) is adopted as a temporary or final regulalion, the Company shall make the safe luwbor elect ion described in such regulations, and the Company and each Member (including any person to whom an interest in the Company is transferred in coru1ection with the performance of servkes} shall comply with all requirem~nts of the sate harbor with respect to all Membership lnterests 1nmsforred in connection with the performance of services while the election remains eftective. The Board of Managers shall prepare, execute. and file any required documentation lo cause the election to be effective. The Board of Managers may tetminate the safe harbor election at any time if it determines in good faith that it is in the best interests of the Company and the Members to do so.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTl llUON Pl•:c.'OS TEltMl:'liAI. LLC PAGE16 t457 .1/SP/33032101011091114 MR.566 8.4. Consistent Reporting. Each Member shall, on the Member's tax returns. treat each partnership item (as defined in J.R.C. Section 6231 (a)(3 )) in a manner consistent with the treatment of the item on the Company's return in all respects, including the amount, timing, and character of the item. No Member shall lile a request fix an administrative adjustment of partnership items under I.R.C.
Section 6227(a) if such request would cause the Member's treatment of the item to he inconsistent with the treatment of the item on the Company's return.
8.5. Tax Proceedings.
(a) John V. Calce shafl be the Company~s tax matters partner as defined in I.RC.
Section 623 I, and shal I take. such actions as are required to be designated the lax m<Jtters partner under applicahle Treasury Regulations. The tax matters partner shall represent the Company in connection with all proceedings with any tax authority related to the Company's tax returns and taxes payable, including administrative examinations and appeals and judicial proceedings. Subject to Section 8.5(c), the tax matters partner has the exclusive right to conduct such proceedings and lo detennine whether the Company (either on its own behalf or on behalf of the Members) will contest or continue to contest adjustments proposed or imposed by any tax aulhority. The tax matters partner shall keep fl1e Memhe1·s infm-med on a timely basis of all material developments with respect to nny such Proceeding. Each Member shalt cooperate with the tax matters partner and do or refrain from doing all things reasonably requested by the tax matters partner with respect to the conduct of any Company tax Proceeding, (b) The tax matters partner may not bind any other Member 10 a settlement ugreement relating to taxes without obtaining the written concurrence of such Member.
(c) Any deficiency fot taxes imposed on a Member (including penalties. additions to lax or interest imposed with respect to such taxes) shall be paid by such Member and, if paid or required to be paid by the. Company. is recoverable from such Member pursuant to Section 4.3 or by other legal rneans.
8.6. Information and Documents lo Company. Each Member shall timely provide to the Company all information and documents that such Member is required to provide by applicable lax requirements, a,nd shall ~!so provide lo the Company upon reqµest ~uch additional information and documents as the Board of Managers may reasonably request in connection with the Company's compliance with applicable lax requirements or filing of any permitted tax elections.
8.7. Survival. This Article VIII shall survive the termination of the Company ru:1d the termination of any Member's interest in the Company and remain binding for such period of time as is necessary to resolve all tax matters with applicable taxing authorities.
ARTICLE IX MEETINGS AND VOTING OF MEMBERS 9.1. Meetings.
(a) Meetings of the Members may be called at any time by the Board of Managers, or by one or more Members holding at least 25% of the Percentage Interesl held by the Members. Meetings shall be held at the Company's principal place of business or ut such ()ther reasonable place set forth in the notice of the meeting.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CEl\'H ll(ION PH'OS n:stMll'IAL LLC PAGE17 6211457.1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.567 (b} Any action that may be taken at a Members \ meeting may be taken without holding a meeting if Members having at least chc minimum Percentage Interest that would be necessary to take the action at a meeting, in which each Member entitled to vote ort the action is present and votes, sign a written consent or consents stating the actfon taken.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, meeting notices and procedures, incJuding procedures for obtaining written consents in lieu of a meeting~ shall be in conformity with Chapters 6 and l 0 I (H) of the Code. Sections lO 1.353 through 101. 356 of the Code (relating to quorum and minimum voting requirements) shall not apply lo the extent such provisions are inconsistent with this Agreement. The Board of Managers is solely responsible for convening and conducting meetings of the Members. conducting the solicitation of consents, determining the validity and effect of responses to any solicitation of consents, and determining other matters regarding meetings, voting, and consents. (d) Notice of the results of any vote taken i:tt a meeting, or the results of any solicitation of consents in lieu of a meeting, shall be given to 1he Members not later than with tbc delivery of the next following report of financial information given pursuant to Section 7.3.
9.2. Voting. A Member may vote at a meeting in person. or by a proxy executed in writing by the Member and r~ccived by the Board of Managers prior to the time when the votes of Members are to be t:ounted. The provisions of the Code pertaining to the validity and use of proxies by shareholders of a corporation govern the validity and use of proxies given by Members. Only Members of record on the date of the meeting (ot' if the vote is conducted without a meeting then on the date of the notice soliciting the Me111ber consents) may vote.
ARTICLEX TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS l 0.1. Limitation on Transfers.
(a) The term "transfer," when used in thig Agreement in reforence to i:I transfer of a Membership Interest, means an assignment (whether voluntarily, involuntarily. or by operation of law and whether or not effective under this Agreement) of all or any portion of a Member's or Assignee' s Membership Interest, or any interest therein, to another person, and includes a sale, assignment. conveyance, gitl, exchange, abandonment, or other disposition, a transfer by merger or other business combrnation. a transfer pursuant to bankruptcy , insolvency, incapacity, divorce. or death, and any pledge, hypothecation, or other encumbrance.
(b) No Member may transfer all or any pm1ion of 1ts Membership Interest unless the transfer is a Permitted Transfer. A transfer of a Membership Interest that is not a Permitted Transfer is a Prohibiled Transfer, l 0.2. Permitted Transfer of Membership lmeresL (a) A transfer of a Membership Interest is a Permitted Transfrr only it' the transfer satisfies the conditions sel forth in Section 10.4 and is described in one of more of th~ following paragraphs of this Section: (i) the transfor is approved by the other Members;
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF' Ct-:NTl llUON Pn-os Trnt\llj'>jAL LLC PAGE18 62f14S7.1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.568 (ii) the transfer occms in accordance whh the procedures set forth in Section
(iii) if the Member 1s a corporation. the transfer is to a member of the Membcr·s af1iliated group (as defined in l.R.C. Section l 504(a)); (iv) if the Member is a trustee of one or more employee benefit plans, the transfer is to a co-trustee or a successor trustee to such plans; or (v) if the Member is an individual, the transfer is of a community property or other interest from lhe Member's spouse or former spouse to the Member pmsuant to the death of the Member's spouse or termination of the marital relationship of the Member and the spouse.
(b) Upon a Pennitted Transfer by a Member of all of its Membership Interest. the Member ceases to be a Member as of the efiective date of the transfer delermined according to Section 10.5 .
I0.3. Right of First Refusal; Tag~Along Rigbts; Tdggering Events.
(a) Jn the event a Member desires lo sell al1 or any portion ofits Membership Interest to another Person, the se1ling Member shall first offer to sell such interest to the other Members on lhe terms on which it is prepared to sell such interest to such Persot1 by sending written notice tb each other Member describing the offer and its terms. Additionally, upon receipt of an ot1er &om a tl1ird party to purchase aH or any portion of a Member's interest in the Company, which such Member desires to accept, s1.1ch Member shall promptly deliver a copy of the third party offer to each other Member. Each other Member will have 15 business clays from the date of receipt of notiee of the proposed sale of a Member's Membership Interest or the third paity offer, as the case may be, to notity the se1ling Member In writing that such other Member elects to (i) purchase the selJing Member's Membership lntcresl upon the tenns and conditions of the proposed sale or thfrd party offer. or (ii) sell in the contemplated transfer, at the same price in the same form of consideration and on the same terms (including if the transter is made to another Member making an election under clause. (i), Membership lntercsts representing a Percentage [nterest in the Company equal to the product of (A) the quolient determined by dividing the Percenmge Interest owned by such party by the aggregate Percentage Interests owned by all parties participating in such transfor, und (B) the aggregate Percentage [nterests to be sold in the contemplated lransfer, as the case may be. lf the other Members fail to give notification within 15 business days of an election to purchase the selling Member's Membership Interest or participate in the contemplated transfer, then the selling Member shall be permitted, for a period of 90 days. to sell all of j1s Membership Interest to lhe third party upon the terms and conditions of the proposed sale or third party oner~ as the cas<! may be.
(b) If more than one Member makes an election to purchase the selling Member's Membership lntcrest under Section I0.3(a)(i), each of the purchasing Members shall purchase a portion of the selling. Member's Membership Inte1·cst that is proportional to thal Member's Percentage Jnlerest.
(c) (i) Upon the ot.:currence of a Triggering Event with rnspe(;t to any Member (the ''Offering Member'"), Company shaJI have the right but not the obligation to purchase ull of the Offc1ing Member's Membership Interest i.n the Company at the time of the Triggering Event (the "Redemption Option"). Within 60 days atler the Company receives written notice of the occurrence of (and date ot) the Triggering Event, the Company shall provide written notice of its election or the: Redemption Option COMPANY AGREEMENT OF O:!'iTtlltlON P•:cos Trnl\11.NAI. LLC PAGE19 62114S7.1/SP/J3032/0101/0S1114 MR.569 to the Ollering Member or the Offering Member's successor in interest. as applicabJe (the ··Redemption Notice':). ln the event the Company elects to exercise the Redemption Option, the Company shall purchase, and lhe Offering Member or the Offoring Member's successor interest, as appllcable, shall sell, afl of the Membership Interest owned by the Offering Member clt the time of the Triggering Event at a price equal to the Tdggering Event Purchase Price.
{ii) A closing (a -Triggering Event Closing") shall be held 60 days alier the later of the date of the Redemption Notice or the date that the Triggering Event Purchase Price has bee11 established.
(iii) Al the Tdggeling Event Closing, the Offering Mcniber or Offering Member"s successor in interest as applicable, shall deliver to the Company an assignment of Membcl'ship Interest owned by the Offoring Member, duly endorsed for transter to the Company.
(iv) At the Triggering Event Closing, the Company shall pay the Triggering Event Purchase Price to the Offering Member or the Offering Member's sut:cessor in interest, as applicable, in im1nediately available funds (by wire, ce1iified or bank cashier's check or other means acceptable) and the parties shall execute such documentation as may be necessary or desirable, as determined by the Company. in the Company's sole diSl:l'Ction, to ertectunte the transfer of such Olforing Member•s or Offering. Member successor in interest's Membership Interest.
I 0.4. Conditions to Permitted Transfor.s of Membership Interests. A transfer shall not be a Permitted Transfer unless the Board of Managers detennines that all of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The transfo1• complies with all applicable laws, including any applicable securities Jaws. (b) The transfer will not cause the Company to be treated as other than a partnership for United States federtll income tax purposes.
(c) The transfet: will not cause the Company to be subject to regulation under the ltwestment Company Acl of 1940.
(d) The transfer will not cause ~my assets of the Company tt.J be dccrned "plan assets" under the Employee Retirement lncome Security Act of 1974.
(e) The transfor will not result in a termination or the Company under J.R.C. Section 708, unless the Board of Managers determines that such termination will not have an adverse impact on the Members. (l)The transfer will nol cause the application or the tax-exempt use property rules of l.R.C. Sections 168(g)( I)(B) and I68(h) to the Company or its Members, unless the Board of Managers determines that such rnles will not have an adverse impact on the Members.
(~) The transferor and transforee have delivel'ed lo the Company any doc..:uments that the Board of Managers requesls to confirm that the transfer satisfies the requirements of this Agreement
COMPANY AGREEMENT Of CF.i'\Tlll<ION PECOS TEl<MINAL LLC PAGE20 6211457 .1/SP/33032/01011091114 MR.570 to give effect to the transfer, and lo confirm the transferee's agreement to be bound by this Agreement as an Assignee.
lf requested by the Board of Managers, the Company has received a transfer foe (h) in an amount dete1·mined by the Board of Managers to be sufficient lo reimburse the Company for lhe estimated expenses likely to be incurred by the Company in connection with such transfer.
I 0.5. Effective Date: Distributions.
(a) A Pe11nitted Transfer of a Membership Interest is effective as of the first day of the calendar month following the calendar month during which the Board of Managers receives notice of such transfer (in such form and manner as the Board of Managers may require) unless the Board of Managers determines that the transfer should be effective as of an earlier or later date (for example. on any date the transfer is effective as a matter of state law. or where the notice of transfer specifies that the ti-ansfer is to be effective on a tltture date).
( b) Distributions with respect to a transforred Member.ship lnterest that are made before the. effective date. of the transfer shall be paid to the transferor, and distributions made after such date shall be paid to the Assignee.
(c) Effective as of the effective date of a trnnsfer of a Membership Interest, the Board of Managers shall amend Exhibit A Lo reflect the reduction in the lransforor's Percentage Interest and to reflect the Assignee's Percentage Interest.
(d)Neither the Company nor the Board of Managers has any liability for making allocations and distributions to the Members determined in accordance with this Section I0.5. whether or not the Board of Managers or the Company has knowledge of any transter of any Membership Interest.
I 0.6. 'fransforor,s Obligations. The u·ansferor of a Member::;hip Interest who ceases to be a Member continues to be obligated with respect to its Membership Interest or its status as a former Member as provided in the Code and applicable law.
10.7. Assignee's Rights and Obligations. Unless a11 Assignee becomes a Member pursuant to Article XI, such Assignee shall not be entitled to any of the l"ights grnnted to a Member (other than as required by the Code), and shall have no right to participate in the management of the business of the Company or to become a Member, unless the Members specifically approve the admission of such Assignee as a Member or such assignment or transfer .is accomplished in accordance with th~ permissive provisions of this Agreement. An Assignee not admitted as a Member hereundet shall have i10 membership rights and shall not be a Member with regard to the Membership Interests transferred to such Assignee (other than as required by the Code).
I 0,8. Effect and Consequences of Prohibited Transfer.
(a) Except as otherwise required hy law, the Company and the Board or Managers shull treat n Prohibited Transfer as void and shall recognize the transferor as continuing to be the owner of the Membership Interest purported to be transfen-ed. lf the Company is required by law to recognize a Prohibited Transfer, the transforee shall be treated as an Assignee with respect to the Membership
COMPANY AGREEMENT Of O:NTlllUQN Pl·:cos TtmMINAl, u..c PAGE21 6211457.1/SP/33032/01011091114 MR.571 fntcrcsl transtcrrcd and may not be treated as a Member with respect to the Membership Interest transferred unless admitted as a Membe1· in accordance with Article Xl.
(b) The Company may remove the transforor and Assignee with t·espect to a Prohibited Transfer as provided in Article Xll.
(c) The transferor and tt·ansferee with 1·cspect to a Prohibited Tnrnsfer shall be jointly and severally liable to the Company for, and shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless against, any expense, liability, or Joss incutTed by th~ Company (including reasonable legal foes m1d expenses) as a result of such transfer, their removal and liquidation of theit· Membership Interests (if applicable), and the efforts to enforce the indemnity granted in this Section I0.8(c}.
ARTICLE X'l ADMISSION OF N.EW MEM.BF:.RS 11.1 . Substituted Members. An Assignee of a Membership Interest shall be admitted as a Substituted Membe1· with respect to such Membership Interest on the date on· which all of the following conditlons are satisfied: (a) The Board of Managers has approved in writing the admission of the Substituted Member.
{b) The Assignee has delivered to the Company uny agreements and other documents that the Board of Managers requests to confirm such Assignee as a Member in the Company and such Assig11ee's agreement to be bound by this Agreement as a Member.
(c) If requested by the Board of Managers, the Company has received an admission fee in an amount detem1ined by the Board of Managers to be sufficient to rdmburse the Cornpany for the estimated expenses likely to be incurred by the Company in connection with the admission of the Assignee as a Substituted Membet.
11.2. Additional Members. The Board of Managers shall admit a person as an Additionul Member upon satisfaction of all of the following conditions.
(a) A Majority-in-Interest has approved the admission of the Additional Member alter notice to all Membei·s o'f (i) the Initial Capital Contribution to be made by the proposed Ad<litional Member, (Ji) the effect of the admission on each Member's Percentage interest. and (iii) other material information relevant lo the proposed ac.hnission.
(b) The admissfoll of the proposed Additional Member satisfies the applicable conditions of Section 10.4.
(c) The proposed Additional Member has .delivered to the Company any agreements and other documents that the Board of Managers requests to confirm the person as a Member in the Company and ihe person's ag.reemem to be bound by this Agreement as a Member.
I L3. No Required Capital Contributions. A person may be admined as a Member, including as the sole Member, and may acquire a Membership Interest without making a contribution tu the Company or assuming an ohligation to make a contribution to the Company.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTl;moN PECOS TlmMINAL LLC PAGE22 6211457.1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.572 ARTICLE XII WITHDRAWAL OR RF.MOVAL O•' MEMBERS 12.1. Withdrawal of Members.
(a) No Meff1ber may withdraw from the Company or otherwise cease to be a M~mber except upon lhe following events: (i) a transfer of all of the Member's Membership Interest in a Permitted Transfer; or (ii) removal of tJ1e Member as a Memher as provided in Section 12.2 of this Agreement.
(b) A Member shall be deemed to wilhdrnw from the Company upon the occurrence of an event specified in Section J2. 1fa).
12.2. Removal of Memb\!rs.
(a) A Member may be removed as a Member by the 13oard of Manag~rs under the fol lowing. circumstances: (i) the Member has transferred or attempted to transter all or any portion of its Membership Inlerest in a Prohibited Transfer; (ii) the Member has materially breached the te1111s of this Agreement; ~or
(iii) the Board of Managers determines that removal is necessary to cQmply with any rcquireme.nts, conditions, or guidelines contained in any opinion, directive, orde1', ruling. or regulation of any United States federal or ·state agency or judicial authority or contained in any United Slates tederal or state statute.
(b) If the Board of Mmmgets proposes to remove a Member pursu(lnt to thjs Section. the Board of Managers shall notify the Member in writing of the proposed removal, and if applicable shall provide such Member a reasonable opportunity to cure the event giving rise to removal. The removal of the Member is effective al such time as determined by 1he Board of Managers in ~iccordance with applicable law and taking into account the Member's opportunity to cure the event giving rise to removal.
12.3. Status of Former Member. A Member who withdraws or has been removed from the Company or otherwise ceases to be a Member has the status of an Assignee with respect to any Membe1·ship Intere,<;t held by such former Member. Except as provided in Section I0.3(c) (relating to optional redemption of a Member's Membership Jnterest upon the occurrence of a Triggering Event) or Arcicle XIII (relating to winding up and termination)~ such former Member is not entitled to receive any payments under Sel.!tion I01.205 of the Code.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF Cf."'TI llUON PEn>s TERMJ:-.i:\L LLC PAGE23 6211457.1/SP/33.03210101/091114 MR.573 ARTJCLEXIII WINDING LIP AND TERMINATION 13.1. Events Requiring Winding Up. The Company shall commence winding up procedures in accordance with this Agreement and the Code upon the first to occur of the following events: (a) the Mernbers unanimously vote lo wind up and terminate the Company ~ (b) a dt!crec by a court requiring the winding up of the Company; (c) the tertnination of membership of the last remaining Member; or (cl) the resignaLion or removal of all Managers if the Members fail to appoint any replacement Manager as prnvided in Section 5.3.
13.2. Winding Up Procedures.
{a) On the occurrence of an event requiring winding LIP of the Company~ unless there is un action to continue the Company without winding up in accordance with Section 13.3, the Board of Managers (or other Liquidator as prnvided below) shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, wind up the Company's business and affairs (including disposing of the Compani s assets and applying the proceeds as provided in Scctjon J3.4) and tc1111inate the Company in accordance with this Agl'eement and the Code. The Company shall cease to carry on its business (except to the extent necessary to wind up its business). collect and sell its properly to the extent the prope1iy is not to be transferred or distributed in kind, and pettorm any other act required lo wind lip its busi·ness and affairs.
(b) 1f the Board of Managers has wrongfully caused the winding up of the Company ot· if there is no Manager, (i) a Majority-in-Interest may vote to elect a person or persons to accomplish the winding up of the Company, or (ii) if the Members fail to elect a person to accomplish winding up the Company. then any Member or Assignee may petition a court to wind up the Company as provided in Section 'l 1.054 of the Code. The µerson or persons winding up the Company. whether the Board of Managers or an elected or court appointed person or persons, i.s referred to in this Agteement as the "Liquidator.'' (c) The Liquidator may determine the time. manner, and terms of any sale or sales of Company property pursuant to such winding up. The Liquidator (ii' not the Board of Managers) is entitled lo receive reasonable compensation for its services~ may exercise all or the powers conferred upon the Bmu·d of Managers under this Agreement to the extent necessary or desirable in the good faith judgment. of the Liquidator to perform its duties~ and with respect lo acts taken or omitted while acting in such capacity on behalf of the Company, is entitled to the limitation of liability and indemnification rights set forth in Article VI.
(d) The Liquidator shall provide quarterly reports lo the Members and Assignees during the winding up procedure showing the assets and liabilities of the Company, providing information and documents required by the Members and Assignees to comply with their tax reporting obligations, and such other information as the Liquidator deems appropriate. Within a reasonable time after completing the winding up, the Liquidator shall give each Member and Assignee a final statement setting fotth t11e assets, liabilities, and reserves of the Company as of the drtte of completion of winding up.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTtlRION PECOS TEltl\llN1\L LLC PAGE24 8211467.1/SP/33032101011091114 MR.574 133. Continuation Without Winding Up.
(a) lf there is a decision to wind up and terminate the Company as described in Section 13.1(a)~ the Company may be con(inued as provided in Section tol.552 of the Code. (b) If there is a termination of the continued membership of the last remammg Member as described in Section l 3.1(c}, then prior to completion of the winding up process but not later than 90 days atter the event of te1111inat1on, the Board of Managers may continue the Company by admitting one or more Members effective ~s of the occurrence of the event of termination. Any Assignee whose Percentage Interest would be diminished by reason of the admission of an Additional Member under the circumstances described in this Section must approve the admission of the Additional Member.
l3.4. Liquidation of Assets and Application and Distribution of Proceeds.
(a) In General. On winding up the Company, the Liquidator shall dispose of the Company's prope11ies and apply and distribute the proceeds, or transfer Che Company properties, in the following order or priority: to creditors (including Members who are creditors) in accordance with (i) their relative rights and priorities to sutisfy the Jiabilities of the Company, including expenses associated with the winding up and termination of the Company, but excluding any Company liability for any unpaid Mandatory Distribt1tions; (ii) to Members, Assignees, and former Members to satisfy the Company's liability for a11y unpaid M~mdutory Distributions; and (iii) to Members and Assignees as provided in Section 4.2(a).
(b) No Member Deficit Restoration Obligation. No Member is liable lo the Cotr1pany or any other person for the repayment of any deficit in lhe Member's Capital Account, except as provided in Section l 01.206 of the Code •.
(c) Reserves. ln the discretion of the Liquidator, n pro rata portion of the distributions that would otherwise be made pursuant to Section 13.4(a)(ii} and (iii} may be withheld to provide a reasonable reserve for Company liabilities (contingent or otherwise) and future expenses, including a reasonable reserve for any claims for indemnification under Article VI and for any future expenses associated with any tax audit or other Proceeding that is pending or may arise.
(d) Payments and Distriburions to Members in Kind. The Liquithnor may not make any pay01cnts or distributions to Members or Assignees pursuant to Section 13.4(a){ii) or (iii) other than in cash unless all Members and Assignees receiving th~ property approve the transfer in kind. The Liquidator shall determine the Fair Market Value of any property lransforred to Members or Assignees in kind according lo the valuation procedures set forth in Article XIV.
Character of Liquidating Distributions. Except as otherwise required by the (e) LR.C .. nmounts paid to Members pursuant to this Section 13.4 .shall be treated as made in exchange for the interest of the Member in Company property pursuant to l.R.C. Section 736(b)(l), including. the interest of such Member in Company goodwill.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CEN'rtrRION PECOS Tl·:ltMllliAL LLC PAG.E.25 6211457 .1/SPl33032/0101/091114 MR.575 13.5. Certificate of Termination. The Liquidator shall file n Ce11iticate or Termination of a Domestic Entity on the completion of the wjnding up of the Company.
13.6. Reinstatement. If the Company is tcrmimltcd, it may be reinstated in the manner provided in the Code. ARTICLE XIV VALUATION 14.1. Fair Value of Company Property. The Fair Value of properly contributed lo the Company by a Member as part of such Member's Initial Capital Contribution is the amount of such Mcmber~s Initial Capital Contribution, as set !Orth on Exhibit A, minus the amount of any cash contributed lo lhe Company as pa1·t of such Member's Initial Capital Contribution. In all other cases, the Fair Value of an asset as of any date is its fair market value as detennined by the Board of Managers in good faith using any reasonable valuation method. ff any affected Member does not agree with the valuation set by 1hc Board of Managers, the Fair Value shall be determined using procedures similar to those set forth in Section 14.2, and the cost of any such determi11ation shat! be borne entirely by the atfoctet:l Member unless the Board of Managers or a Majority-in-fnterest of all Members other than (he ~ffected Member approves an alternative allocation of such costs, 14.2, Purchase Price of Membership Interest.
{a) For purposes of any redemption of a Membership fntcrest pursuant lo Section 10.3(c}, the purchase price shall be the Triggering Event Purchase Pl'ice.
(b) If the Offering Member and the Company cannot cooperatively designate an appraiser within 15 days following the date of the Redemption Notice, then the Offering Member and the Company shall each select an appraiser, and such two (2) appraisers shall select a third llPlWaiser who shall select the appraiser to perfoml such appraisal. The cost of each appraisal shall be shared equally by the Company and the Offering Member.
14.3. Valuation of Membership lnterests. For all purposes of this Agl'eement other than the valuation of Membership Interests in connection with a Triggering Event, the fair nrnrket vuf lie of the Membership Interests shall be determined by the Managers pursuant to an independent third pal'ty appraisal of the assets of the Company. The l3oard of Managers shall no less than annuafly cause the assets of the Company to be uppraised by an independent third party.
ARTICLE XV GENERAL PROVJSJONS 15.1 . Amendments.
(a) In General. Su~ject to the following exceptions and limitations, thi s Agreement may be amended only with the wtittcn approval of all Members.
(b} Exceptions an<l Limitations. The Board of M<tnagers may amend Exhibit A from time to time to reflect the admission and withdrawal of Members. and changes to any Member' s Percentage Interest, in accordance with this Agreement No amendment of Article VI (relating to liahility and indemnification) may advetsely affect the rights or obligations of any Indemnified Person without the hidemnificd Person's prior written approval.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF C!-:NTt:tHON PECOS TERM IN:\L LLC PAGE26 6211457.11SP/330321G'l01/091114 MR.576 15.2. Notice. Any notice, report, or other communication required or permitted to be made to any person by tbis Agreement sbaJI be in writing and is deemed given when (a) delivered lo the person by h~ncl, (b) the third business day after delivery to the Uni led States Postal Service (or other designated delivery service as defined in f.R. C. Section 7502(t)). postage prepaid, in an enve lope propcdy addressed to the person al the person's address set forth in the Company's records as of the date of delivery. or (c) successf'ully transmitted by facsim ile or electron ic message to the person ' s n1csimile phone number or e-ma il address (as appli cable) set forth in the Company's records as or the date of transmission. Any comm unication to the Board of Munagcrs or the Company may be delivered to the Company's registered office designated pursuant to Section 2.3.
15.3. Governing Law: Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed under the laws or the State ol' Texas without regard to legal requirements that wou ld require tbe application of the law or any other jurisdiction. Any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Company's activities or properties may be brought in the state courts or Dallas County. Texas or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court located in Dallas Counly. Texas. Each Member and Assignee irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such Proceeding, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to eonvenie11ce or forum. agrees that all claims in respect or the Proceeding sha ll be heard and determined only in any such court and agrees nol to bring any such Pro<.;eecling in any other eourt. The Compm1y or any Member or Assignee may file a copy of this Agreement with any court as written ev idence of the agreement between the parties irrevocably to wa ive any objections to venue or to convenience of fo rum. Process in any Proceedjng referred to in the second sentence of this Section may be served on any party anywhere iJ1 the world.
15.4. Waiver. Any failure by a party lo insrsl upon the strict performance of any covenant or condition of this Agrl.!emenl, or 10 exercise nny right or remedy upon a breach of any such covenant or conclilion, does not const itute waiver of any such covenant or eoncliti on or any breach thereof. A party wi ll not be deemed to bave vvaived any right or remedy under this Agreement unless that party has signed a written doctunent lo that effect, and any such waiver is applicnble only wi th respect to the specific prnvision and instanc;e for which iL b g iven.
15.5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supct·sedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to its subject matter and constit11tes a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties with respect lo its su~ject matter.
15.6. Successors and Assigns. No Member or Assignee may assign any of ils rights or delegate any or its ob ligations under this Agreement except as expressly permitted in this Agreement.
15.7. Third-Parties. Other than as provided in Section 5.7 (relating to reliance on authority or the Board of Managers) and Article VI (relating to rights of Indemnified Persons), none or the provisions of thi s Agreement are for the benefit of or enforceable by any creditors of the Compimy or other persons not a party Lo this Agreement t:xcepl such benefits as inure to a successor or perm iHcd assign in accordance wilh Section 15.6.
15.8. Severability. Ir any provision or this AgTccment is held in valid or uncnforeeable by any court of competent jurisdicti on, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in fu ll force and effect to the extent n0t held in valid or unenforceable.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTLIRION P1·;cos T 1m 1\ l l N.\I. LLC PAGE27 6211457 .1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.577 15.9. Construction. The language in this Agreement is to he construed according to its foir meaning and is not to be striclly constmed for or against any party. Nothing in this Agreement is to be construed as authorizing or requiring any action thal is prohibited by lhe Code or other appl.icable law. or as prohibiting any action that is required by the Code or other applicable law, 15. t 0. Execution of Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. each or which will be ~ieemed to be an original eopy ()f this Agreement, and all or which together co1istitute one agreement Any signature to this Agreement. evidenced by a facsimile or other electronic transmission of such signature shall be binding on the patties to the same extent as if such signature were an original.
15.1 I. Further Assurances. The parties shall execute and deliver all cll)cuments, provide all information, and take or refrain from taking action as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the- purposes of this Agreement.
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Executed as ofthe Effective Date set i above, by and axno.og the petsons signing below.
1\1EMBERS: CENTURION liOGISTICS :LLC
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MR.579 COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL LLC EXIIJBIT A MEMBERS' CONTRIBUTIONS AND PERCENTAGE INTERESTS Effective as of the Effective Date Initial Ca pital Initial Percentage MEMBEH NAME AND ADDRESS Contribution I aterest Centurion Logistics LLC $400.00 40.00% J 7950 Preston Road Suite 1080 Dallas, Texas 75252 CAM Oil and Natural Gas, LLC $600.00 Spring Street Suite 205 Shreveport. Lm1isi<u1a 71 l 01
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTPIHON P ECOS TElt~llNAL LLC 6211457.1/SP/33032101011091114 MR.580 COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTURION PECOS TERMINAL LLC APPENDIX A PRINCIPLES OF ALLOCATION A.l fotroduction. This Appendix sets forth principles under which items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit shall be allocated among the Members. This Appendix also provides for the determination and maintenance of Capital Accounts, generally in accordance with Treasury Regulations promulgated under 1.R.C. Section 704(b), for purposes of determining such allocations. For purposes of this Appendix, an Assignee shall be treated in the same manner as a Member.
A.2 Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Appendix have the meanings set forth below m· in the Agreement.
"Adjusted Capital Account Deficit" means any deficit balance in a Member's Capital Account as of the end of a taxable year, after giving effect to the foJJowfog adjustments: (i) Credit to the Capital Account any amounts the Member is obligated to restore pursuant to lhe Agreement or is deemed to be obligated to restore pursuant lo (a) Treasury Regulations Section l. 704-1 (b)(2)(ii}(c) (relating to oblig~1tions to pay pm1ner promissory notes and other obligations to make contributions to the Company). or (b) the penultimate sentences of Treasury Regttlations Sections l.704-2(g){ I) (relating to partnership minimum gain) and l.704- 2(i)(5) (relating to partner noru·ecourse debt minimum gain); and (ii) Debit to such Capital Account the items described in Treasury Regulations Sections L 704-1(b)('2)(ii)(d)(4), I. 704-l (b)(2)(ii)(d)(5 ), and L704-1 (b)(2)(ii)(d)(6).
The foregoing definition is intended lo comply with Treasury Regul&tions Section L704-l(b)(2)(ii)(d) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.
"Capital Account" has the meaning set fo1ili in Section A.3 .
"'Depreciation'' means, for each taxable year, an amount c<1ual to the depreciation, amo1·tization, OI' other cost recovery deduction allowable with respect to an asset for such taxable year. except that if the Gross Asset Value of an asset <lifters from its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes nt the beginning of such taxable year, Depreciation is an amount which bears the same ratio to such beginning Gross Asset Value as the federal income tax depreciation, amortization~ or other cost recovery deduction for such ta,"'{able year bears to such beginning adjusted tax basis. lf the adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes of m1 asset at the begilming of such taxable year is zero, Depreciation shall be determined with reference to such beginning Gross Asset Vallie using any reasonable method selected by the Board of Managers.
''Gross Asset Value" means an assers adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes, except as follows:
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CENTl IRION PECOS Tl-:RM INA L LLC 6211467.1/SP/3303;!/01011091114 MR.581 (i) The initial Gross Asset Value of an asset contributed by a Member to the Cmripany is the gross Fair Value of such asset. as determined by the contributing Member and the Board of Managers and as set fo11h on Exhibit A.
(ii) The Gross Asset Values of Company assets shall be adjusted to equal their respective gross Fair Values (taking l.R.C. § 770 I(g) into 'iccount), as determined by the Board of Managers, as of the following limes: (A) the acquisition of an additional interest in the Company by any new or existing Member in exchange for more than a de minimis Capital Contribution; (B) the distribution by the Company to a Member of more than a de minimis amount of property as consideration for ru1 interest in the Company~ (C) lhe liquidation of the Company within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section L 704-l (b)(2)(ii)(g)~ and (D) in connection with tl1e grant of an interest in the Company (other than a de minimis interest) as consideration for the provjsion of services to or for the benefit of the Company by a Member acting in a member capacity or in mnicipation of being a Member. Adjustments pursuanl to clauses (A), (B), and (D) above are required only if the Board of Managers dete1111ines that such adjustments are necessary to accurately reflect the relative economic interests of the Members in the Company.
(iii) The Gross Asset Value of a Company asset distributed to a Member shall be acijusted to equal the gross Fair Value (taking J.R.C. § 770l(g) into accollht) of such asset on the date of distribution as determined by the distributee and the Board of Managers.
(iv) The Gross Asset Values of Company assets. shall be increased (or decreased) to reflect any adjustments to the ad.Justed basis of such assets pursuant to l.R.C. Section 734(b) or l.R.C. Section 743(b ), but only to the extent lhat such adjustments are taken into account in determining Capital Accounts pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section l.704-l(b}(2)(iv)(rn).
Gross Assel Values shall not be adjusted pursuant to this paragraph (iv) to the t;!Xtent that an adjustment is required pursmmt to paragraph (ii).
If the Gross Asset Value of an asset has been determined or adjusted pursuant to subparagraphs (i), (ii), or (iv) of this definition, the asset's Gross Asset Value shall thereafter be adjusted by the Dep1·cciation taken into account with respect to such asset fo1· purpos_e s of computing Net Pmfit and Net Loss.
" Net Profit" and "Nel Loss" mean, for eaeh taxable year or other relevant period, an amount equal to the Company's taxable income or loss for such taxable year or other relevant period. determined in accordance with I.R.C. Section 703(a) (for this purpose, all items ofincome, gain, loss, or deduction required to be stated separately pursuant to J.R.C. St!ction 703(a)( I) shall be induded in taxable income or loss). with the following adjustments: (i) Any income of the Company tbat is exempt from federal in<.:omc tax and not otherwise taken into account in computing Net Profi( or Net Loss shall be added to such lmcable income or Joss.
(ii) Any expenditures of the Company described in LR.C. Section 705(a)(2}(B) or trealed as I.R.C. Section 705(a)(2){B) expenditures putsuant to Treasu1y Regulations Section l.704-l(b)(2)(iv)(i). and not otherwise taken inlo account in computing Net Profit or Net Loss~ shall be subtracted frmn such taxable income or loss.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF Ct·:N r\llUON Pl\COS 'rlmMl~AL LLC 6211457 .1/SP/33032/01011091114 MR.582 (iii) lf the Gross Asset Value of any Company nssel is adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (ii) or (iii ) or the Section A.2 definition of' Gross Asset Value. the amount ul' such ac.ljustment sha ll be taken into ai.;count as gain or loss from di sposition M the asset for purposes l)f computing Net Prn!it and Net Loss.
(iv) Oajn or loss resulting from a11y dispositi on or Company property wi th respect to which gnin or loss is recogni zed for teclera l income tax purposes shall be computed by reforence to the Gross Asset Valuc or the property disposed or (unreduced by any liabilities attributable thereto), notwiLhstanding that the <1djusted tax basis or ~a1c h property JiJfers from its Grnss Asset Value.
(v) In lieu of the deprecialion. amortization, and other cost recovery deductions taken [nto accoun t in computing srn;b taxable income or loss, tlicre shall be taken Into accmtnl Depreciation compt1ted in at.:cortlani.;e with the <lefinition or Depreciation in Section /\.2.
(v i) To the ex tent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of any Company asset pursuant to l.R.C. Section 734(b) is required pursuant to Treasury Regu lations Seclioo 1.704- l (b)(2)( iv)(m)(4) to be taken into account in determining Capital /\ccounis as a result of a di stribution other than in li quidation or a Member' s Membership lnlcrest, the amount of sttc.;h adjustment shall be 1reated a~ an item of gain (ii' the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss (ii' U1e e1djuslmenl decreases the bas is of the asset) Crom the disposition or the asset and shall be taken into account for putvoses of computing Net Pl'Olit or Net Loss.
-Nourecoursc Deductions" has the meanin ~ set forth in l'rcasury Regul ations Secti on I .704- 2(b)( J) and shall be detennined according 10 the provisions ofTrea~ury Regulations Section I.704-2(t:).
''Nomeco urse Liabi lity'' has the 111l.:aning set forth in Treasury Regulations Section 1. 704- 2(b)(3).
·'Pcutner Nunrecuurse Debt" has the Jl"t e~u1i ng sci forth in Treasury Regulation s Section I .704- 2(b)(4) .
.. Partn er Nonrecourse Debt M inimum Gain" has lhe 111ern1ing set forth in Treasury Regulations Secti on I. 704-2(i)(2) and shall be determined in accordance with TreasuJy Regulations Seel ion I .704- ?(. - I)(-'.., ) .
··Partner Non recourse Deductions" has the meaning sct !Orth in T reasury Regulations Sec tion I .704-2(i)( l ) and shall be determined in ~l<:wrdm1ce vvilh Treasu ry Regulations Set.:tion l.704-2( i)(2).
··Pru:Lnership Minimum Gain'· has the meani ng set forth in Treasury R~ gu lations Se<.ltion I .704- 2(bl(1) and shaJJ be determined in accordance wi th Treasury Regulaiions Sectiou I .704-2(d).
1\ .3 CapitaJ Accounts. The Company shall determine and maintain Cap ital Accounts. ·-capital Account" means an account or each Member determined and maintained tht·oughout the full lerm or the Company i11 act.:ordanct: with the capita l rict.:OLlliling nJles of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704- 1(b)(1)( iv). W ithout li miting the generality of the fore~oi11g, the f0 Jlov,1ing nil es ~1 ppl y; (a) The Capital Account of each Member shall be credited with (i) an amount eq ual lo such Member's Capital Contributions and the f7air Value or property contributed (Jr pennitled hereunder) to the Company by such Member, (ii) such Member's share or the C'omp~111y's NeL [>rolit.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF C£'1TllHl()i\' l' t: :cn s T EHt\11 ',\I. LLC 6211457.1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.583 and (iii) the amount of any Company Jiabililies assumed by such Member or that arc secured by properly distributed to such Member.
(b) The Capital Account of each Member shall be debited by (i) the amount of cash and the Fair Value of propc11y distrihuted co such Member, (ii) such Member's share of the. Company·s Net Loss, and (iii) the amount of any liabilities of such Member assl11r1ed by the Company or lhal arc secured by any property contributed by such Member to the Company.
(c) Upon the transfer by a Member of all or purt of an interest in the Company after the Etlective Date, the Capital Account of the transferor that is auributable to the transfrrred interest carries over to the transferee and the Capital Accounts of the Members shall be adjusted to the extent pt:ovidcd in Treasury Regulations Section l.704- l(b)(2)(iv)(m).
(d) In determining the amount of any liabi!i{y for purposes of Sections A.3(a) and A.3(b), I.R.C. Section 752(c) nnd any other applicable provisions of the 1.R.C. and the Treasury Regulations shall be taken into account.
(e) Except as otherwise required by Treasury Regulations Section l.704- l(b)(2)(iv), adjustment to Capital Accounts in respect' of Company income. gain, loss, deduction. and l.R.C. Section 705(a}(2)(B) expenditures (or items tliereot) shaJJ be made with reference to the federal tax treatment of such items (and, in the case of book items, with reference to the federal tax treatment of the corresponding tax items) al the Company level, without regard to any mandatory or electiw tax treatment of such items at the Member level.
(t) The provisions of this Appendix nnd of the Agreement relating to the maintenance of Capital Accounts are intended to comply wilh Treasury Regulations Section l.704-l(b)(2)(iv), and shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with such Treasury Regulalions. ff the Board or Managers determines that it is prudent to modify the mairner in which the Capital Accounts, or any debits or credits thereto (including debits or credits relating to liabilities that are secured by contributions or distributed propc1ty or that are assumed by the Compru1y or any Member): are computed in order to comply with such Treasury Regulations, the Board of Managers may make such modi fl<:ation if it is not likely to have a material effoct on Lhe amounts distributed or to be d;stributed to any Member pursuant to the Agreement. The Board of Managers shall make any adjustments that are necessary or appropriate (i) to maintain equality between the Capital Accounts of the Members and the amount of Company capital reflected on the Company's balance sheet, ~IS computed for book purposes, in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section L704-I (b)(2)(iv){g}. nnd (ii) if unanticipated events (for example, the acquisition by the Company of oil or gas properties) might otherwise cause iJ1is Agreement not to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-l(b).
(g) The provisions of the proposed Treasury Regulations published on January 22, 2003 (68 Fed. Reg. 2930}, as they may subsequently be modified or adppted as temporary or final Tn.:asury Regulations. shall apply with respect to any noncompcnsatory options issued by the Company.
A.4 Allocations of Net Profit and Net Loss AA. l In General Aner giving effect to the special allocations set forth in Sections A.4.2 and A.4.3 hereo[ Net Profit and Net Loss (and to the extent necessary. individual items of income, gain, loss. or dcductio11) fo1· COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CtNTl!RIOt'i PJ·:cos Tf.:rU·ll~Al. LLC PAGEA-5 6211457.11SP/3303210101/0S1114 MR.584 any period shall be allocated to the Members in such amounts as may be necessary to cause each Member's Capital Account (as adjusted through the end of such period) lo equal, as nearly as possible, the sum (which may be either a positive or negative amount) of li) the amount such Member would receive if all Company assets on hand at the end of such period were sold for cash at their Gross Asset Values, all Company liabilities were satisfied in cash according to their terms (limited in the case oJ any Nonrecourse Liability and Partner Nonrecourse Debt to the Gross Asset Value of the property securing such liabilities), all obligations (if any) of Members to contribute additional capital to the Company were satisfied, and any 1·emaining cash was distribqted to the Members under Section 4.2 as of the last day of such period, minus (ii) the Member's share of Partnership Minimum Gain and Pa11ner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain computed immediately prior to such deemed sale of assets.
A.4.2 Regulatory Allocations. The following special allocations shall be applied in the order in which they are Jisted. Such ordering is intended lo tomply with the ordering rllles in Treas~1ry Regulations Section l .704<~(1) and shall be applied consistentlyiherewith.
(a) Minimum Gain Chargeback. Except as otherwise provided in Treasury Regulations Section 1. 704~2( f). anything to the contrary in this Section A.4 notwithstanding, if there is a net decrease in Partnership Minimum Gain during any taxable year, each Member shall be allocated items of income and gain for that taxable year (and. if necessary. subsequent taxable years) equal to that Member's share of the nel decrease in Partnership Minimum Gain deteJmincd in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(g)(2). This Section A.4.2(a) is jntended to comply with lhe minimum g'1in chargehack requirement in Treasury Regulations Section l . 704~2(1) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith~ including that no chargeback shall be required to the extent the requirements for requesting a waiver described in Treasll1·y Regulations Section J .704-2(t)(4) are met or the requirements for any other exception p1·escribed by or pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section l ,704-2(i) are met.
(b) Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain Chargeback. Except. as otherwise provided in Treasury Rcgulatjons Section I .704-2(i)(4), anything to the contrary in this Section notwithstanding, if there is a net decrease in Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain during a taxable year, lhen, in addition to the amounts. if any, allocated pursuant to paragraph 4.2(a), any Membe1· with a share of that Partne1· Nomecourse Debt Minimum Gain (determined in accordance with Treasury Ref,rttlations Section 1. 704-2(i)(5)} as of the beginning of the taxable year shall be allocated items of Company income and gain for that taxable year (and, if necessary. for subseqLJent taxable years) equal to that Member~s share of the- net decrease in the Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain, detennined in accordance with Treusury Regulations Section L704-2(i)( 4). This Section A.4.2(b) is intended to comply with the chargeback of partner nonrecourse debt minimum gain required by Treasury Regulations Section l.704-2(i)(4) and shall be .interpreted consistently therewith. including that no chargeback shaH be required to the extent the requirements fo1· any exceptions provided in Treasury Regulation Section l .704-2(i)(4) are met.
(c) Qualified Income Offset. If any Member unexpectedly receives any adjustment, allocation, or distribution described in Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-1 (b)(2)(ii)(d}(4), (5), nr (6), items of Company income and gain shall be specially allocatetl to such Member in nn amount and manner sunicient to eliminate, to the extent required by U1e Treasury Regulatjons, the Adjusted Capital Account Deficit of such Member as quickly as possible. An allocation pursuant to the foregoing sentence shall. be mude only to the extent that such Member would have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit after all other allocations provided for in Section A.4 have been tentatively made as if this Section A.4.2(c) were not In this Appcndlx. This allocation is intended to const11ute a "quulitied income COMPANY AGREEMENT OF C!>:N'IH~I()~ l'l·:cos TE\t:\llSAL LLC PA<iE A-6 6211457 .1/SP/33032/0101/091114 MR.585 offset" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-1 (b)(2){ii)(d)(3) and shall be construed in accordance with the requirements thereof.
(d) Gross Income Allocation. ff a Member has nn Adjusted Capital Account Deficit at the end of any taxable year. each such Member .shall be specially allocated items of Company i11come and gain in the amount of such Adjusted Capital Account Deficit as quickly as possible: provided that an allocation pursuant to this dause shall be made only if and to the extent that the Member would have an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit after all other allocations provided for in this Sectio11 A.4 have been made as if this Section A.4.2(d) were not in this Appendix.
( l'!) Nonrecourse Deductions. Nonrecourse Deductions for uny tnxHble year shall be allocated among the Members in accordance with their Percentage Jnte1·ests.
(I) Partner Nonrecoursc Deductions. Partner Nomecourse Deductions for any taxable year shall be specially allocaled to. the Member who bears the economic risk of loss with respect to the Partner Nonrecourse Debt to which such Partner Nonrecourse Deductions are attributable in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 1. 704-2(i)( 1).
(g) Basis Adittstments. To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tux. basis of any Company asset ptirsuant to 1.R.C. Section 734(b) or I.R.C. Section 743(b) is required under Treasury Regulations Section I.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m) to be taken into account in determining Capital Accounts, the amount of such adjustment to the Capital Accounts shall be treated as an item of gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or Joss (if the a4justment decreases such basis) and such gain or loss shall be specially allocated to the Men:ibers in a manner consistent with the manner in which their Capital Accounts are requil'ed to be adjusted pursuant to such Section of the Treasury Regulations.
A.4.3 Curalive Allocations. The allocations set fo11h in Section A.4,2 hereof (the ''Regulatory Allocations") are intended to comply with certain requirements of the Treasury R~gulations. The Members intend that, to the extent possible, all Regulatory Allocations shall be ortsei either with other Regulatory Allocations or with special allocations of other items of Company income, gain, Joss, or deduction pursuant to this Section A.4.3. Therefore, any other provisions of this Section A.4 (other than the Regulatory Allocations) notwithstanding, the Board of Managers shall rpake such oftsetting special allocations of Company income, gain, loss. or deduction in whatever manner the Board of Managers determines appropriate so that. after such oflsetting ~1llocations are made, each Member's Capital Account balance is, to the extent possible, equal to the Capital Ac<.:ount balance such Member would have had if the Regulatory Allocations were not part of the Agreement and aH Company items were allocated pursuant to Scctio11 A.4.1. hl exercising its discretion under this Section A.4.3, tbe Board or Managers shall take 'into account future Regulatory Allocations Lmdet Sl!ctions A.4.2(a) and A.4.2(b) that, although not yet made, are likely to onset other Regulatory Allocations previously made under Sections A.4.2(e) ant.I A.4.2(f).
A.4.4 Other Allocation Rules (a) Net Profit. Net Loss, and other items shall be allocated to the Members pursuant to this Appendix A as of the last day of each taxable year, and at such times as the Gross Asset Values of Company Property are adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (ii) of the definition of Gross Asset Vahle.
(b) If during any taxable year any Member's Percentuge Interest changes, each Member's share of Net Profit, Net Lo::;s, and other items for such taxable year shall be determined COMPANY AGREENIENT OF Ct.:N'rt 'lHOI'\ PECOS TmOUNAL LLC P :\t;£ A-7 6211457 .1/SP/33032/01C1J091114 MR.586 according to their varying interests and I.RC. Section 706(d). using any conventions permitted by h1w and selected by the Board of Managers.
(c) For purposes of determining a Member's share of Company "excess nonrecourse liabilities" within the meaning of Treasw·y Regulations Set;tion I .752-3(a)(3), the Members' shares of Company profits shall be deemed to be in proportion lo 1heir respective Percentage Interests.
(d} To the extent permitted by Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(11)(3), the Board nf Managers may treat any distribution of the proceeds of a Nonrecourse Linbilily or a Partner Nonrecourse Debt (that would otherwise be allocable to an increase in Partnership Minimum Gain) as i:l distribution thal is not allocable to an increase in Partnership Minimum Gain to the extent the distribution does not cause or increase an Adjusted Capitul Account Deficit for any Member.
A.5 Tax Allocations (a) In General. Except as otherwise provided in this Section A.5, each item of income, gain, loss, and deduction of the Company for federal income tax purposes shall be allocated among the Members in the same manner as such items are allocated fo1· book purposes under the Agreement and this Appendix.
(b) Contributed or Revalued Property, In accordance with l.R.C. Section 704(c) and the related Treasury Regulations, lncome, gain, loss1 and deduction with respect to any property contributed to the capital of the Company shall, solely for tax purposes, be allocated among the Members so as lo take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of sucJ1 property to the Company for federnl income tax purposes and its Gross Asset Value. If the Gross Asset Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (ii) of the definition of Gross Asset Value in Section A.2 hereof: subsequent allocations of income, gain, loss, and deductions with respect to such asset shall take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such asset for federal income tax purposes and its Gross Asset Value in the same manner as under l.R.C. Section 704(c) and the related Treasury Regulations. Any elections or other decisions relating to a!localions pursuant to this Section A.5 shall be made by the Board of Managers in any manner that reasonably reflects the purpose and intention of this Appendix and the Agreement.
(c) Credits. Except as otherwise required by Treasury Regulations Section 1.704- 1(b)(4)(ii), items of tax credit and tax credit recapture shall be allocated among the Members in accordance with their Percentage Interests.
(d) Effect of Tax Allocations. Allocations pursuant to this Section A.5 are solely for purposes of U.S. federal, state, and local taxes and shall not affect any Member's Capital Account or share of Net Profit. Net Loss, or other items or distributions pu1•strnnt to any provision of this Appern.Jix and the Agreement.
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF Ct-:N'l'tll<IO~ Pt<:cOS TEIU'tllNAI. LLC 6211457.1/SP/33032/01011091114 MR.587 SCHEDULE A CERTIFICATE OF FAIR MARKET VALUE In accordance with the provisions of the definition or "Triggering Event Purchase Price'1 of the Company Agreement of Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC (the ..Company"). effective us of Septeinber 11.
2014, the liquidating value of the Members11ip Interests is as follows;
Estimated foit market value of Company nssets $ ~~~~~~~~
2 Less: estimated selling expenses $ ~~~~~~~~
3 Less: liabilities $ ~~~~~~~~
4 Less: reserves $ ~~~~~~~~.
5 Equals: total distributable proceeds (Sum of Iines l -4) $ ~~~~~~~~.
6 Less: CAM Preferred Return Balance $ ~~~~~~~~
7 Less: CAM Capital Contribution Balance $ 8 Equals: residual distribution amount (Sum of lines 5 - 7) $ 9 Residual distribution im.10unt per perce1Hage point of Percentage Interest (line 8 + l 00) $ ========
I0 Liquidating Value of CAM Membersbip Interest CAM Preforred Return Balance (line 6) $ -------- CAM Capital Contribution I3alance (line 7') $ -------- CAM Percentage Interest (line 9 x 60.00) $ -------- Total (Sum of lines 1 t - 13) $ ========
15 Liquidating Value of Centurion Membcr$hip Interest I6 Centurion Percentage Tnterest (line 9 x 40.00) {This Space Left Blank Intentionally. Signature Page F-ollows.j
COMPANY AGREEMENT OF CJ.:N'l't:IUON PECOS TEHi\11.\'AJ. LL( 6211457.1/SP/3303210101/091114 MR.588 IN WITNESS W!lEREOF, the Members have executed 1his Certificat~ of Fair Market Value as of the date first written above.
MEMBERS: CENTURION LOGISTICS LLC
CAM OJL AND NATURAL GAS, LLC
By:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Name:~------------
COMPAl'IY AGREEMENT OF C£Nn:1uoN PH'OS H:ltMIN.\1. LLC 6211457 .1/SP/33032(01011091114 MR.589 ([KLELW³-´
MR.590 .1LtL"-i:l.1 · _:- .., != ..,,~ . ~L''\rJT ·::" ~· t=\;tt; ('.()U>J1'~t, t'~ .._ DEED OF TRUST ... ~: 'H" a! H ·? IJ-ttllAtf RECORDATION REQUESTED BY: Tnu c..,n.1 S.nk, National Ae8ocl•llon Pl'Hller Olflee, Commerclal S.nldng 5910 N, Central Expruaway, Sulle 150 O.llu, TX 75206 WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: Texu Cepltel Blink, ~llo"el Aeaocletlon Attn : l.oen Openlllona v 2350 LAl<Mlde Blvd, Suite 800 Rlchardaon, TX 75082 L SEND TAX NOTICES TO: Centurion Paoot Tennln11 U.C 11950 Pmlon Road, Ste. 1080 el TX 75252 PACE ABOVE HI LINE IS FOR RE ORDER'S USE NL tl'IO .}31;.i, 1lf <A '1 1 THIS DEED OF TAO: T la dated September 16, 2014, among Centurion Pecos Terminal LLC, whose address rs 1 17950 Preston Road, Ste. 1080, Dallas, TX 75252 ("Grantor"); Texas Capital Bani(, National Association, whose 0 address Is Premier Office, Commercial Banking, 5910 N. Central Expreeaway, Sulte 1so, Dallas, TX 75206 (referred to below sometimes aa "Beneficiary"); and John Hudgens, whose addreaa Is 2000 McKlmey Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75201 (referred to below as "Trustee").
CONVEYANC€ AND GRANT. For valuable conlldlnltlon, Grantor convey• to TruatM In ttuat, with power of tale, for 111• benettt ot Linder a1 S.neflciary, tho foliowtng doscn'bed real property, together with all oxlsUng Of subsequently orocted or affixod buildlngs, iniprovemonts and fixtures: and all easements. rights of wa.y. and appur1enanoes: ell water and water rights; and ell other righ ts, rcyallios. and profit$ relating_ to the real property. Including without DmltllllO<J such rights as Grantot may h<!lle In all minerals, qll, g115, g~annal and simi.iar mallers, (the "Real Property") located In Reeves County, State of Texas; p See Exh.lblt "A", wN.ch Is attached to this Deed of Trust and made a part of this Deed of Trust as If fully set G forth herein.
The Real Ptoperfy or Its address Is commonly known as Tract of land located In Section 76, Block 4, H&GN Railroad Company Survey, Pecos, TX.
CROSS.COU.ATEAAUZATION. In addition to the Note, lhis Deed of Trusl secures all obllgdons. debls and llabitilies, plus interest thereon, of ell her Gran101 or Borrower " Lender, or ,;ny one or more of them , as well as all ctalms by Lende1 against Borrower and Granlor or any one or 1 more of lhem, whether now exlsllng or hereafter arising, whelhnr rola1ed or unrelaled to the purpose of the Note, whelher votun1ary or otherwise, whether due or not due. direct or Indirect. determined or undetermined, absolute or conOngent, liquidated or unllquldated. wholtier 6 Borrower or Grantor may be llable lndlvidually or joint(y wllh others, whether obllgat&d as guarantor, surety, oocommodatlon par1y or olhorwi.se.
However. this Deed or Trust shall not secure, and lhe ' lndobttulness' shall not Include . any obligations arising under Subchaplers E an<! f ot 8 Oiapter 342 ot the T9)(1)S Flnance Code, as arrended.
Grantor hereby absolutely ass!g1s to l.ef>c!er lalso k,nown as Beneflclaiy in thTs Deed of Trust) all of Grantor's right, ti1le, and interest in and IQ all p<689nt and Mure leases ol the Property and all Renls from the Property. In addition, Granlot grants to I.ender a Uniform Commercial Code securily lnlerest In the Personal Plope11y and R11<1ts.
THIS DEED OF TRUST, INCLUDING THE ASSJQNMENT Of RENTS AND THE SECURITY INTEREST IN THE RENTS .\ND PERSONAL PROPERTY, IS GIVEN TO SECURE (A) PAYMENT OF THE INDEBTEDNESS AND (B) PERFORMANCE OF ANY AND AU. OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE NOTE, THE A.ELATED DOCUMENTS, ANO THIS DEED Of TRUST. TiiJS DEEO OF TRUST IS GIVEN AND ACCEPTED ON TllE FOLLOWING TERMS: GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Grantor warrants that: (a) this Deed of Trust Is e~eeuted at Borrower's request and nol al the request of Lender. (b) Granlor has Iha lull power, right, and aulhorily to 81\ler fnto lhl$ Deed of Trust end lo hypothecate the Property: (o) the provisions of this Deed ol Trust do not conlllct wllh, or r6St.llt in a detaUlt under any agreement or other 1nstrument binding upon Granlor nnd do not result In a violation of any law, regulatlon. court decree or order applicable to Grantor, (d) Granlot has eslllblishcd adequoto means ol obtalnihg from Borrower on a coollnulng basis infonnalion about Borrov/o(s Hnanclal condition: end (e) Lende! hes made no representation to Gran1or aboul BorroWer (Including wtthout llmilatlon the credltwonhlness of Borrower).
GRANTOR'S WAIVERS. Granlor wa1ves all rights or ootenses wing by reason of any •one action• or ·anll-dellcfency• law, or any olher law which 1'(18Y prevent i..eN:klr from bringing any aclion 11galnst Grantor, 1nolvding a claim lor deficiency to the exlent Lender rs olherwin entitled to a claim tor deficiency, befote or altar Len<iefs commencement or complellon ol any loteclosure aclion, eitl1e1 Judicially ot by el<erc!se ol a poWer of sate.
PAYMEtlT AND PERFORMANC~ Elcoept as otherwise provided In lhl s Deed of Trust, Botrower and Grantor shall pay to lender all Indebtedness secured by this Deed ol Trust as II becomes due, and Boriower and Grantor shall stricdy perlonn all their respective obllgatlons under lhe Nole, 1111s Deed of lrust, and the Reillled Documents.
VENDOR'S LIEN. The debt evidenced by the Nole is In pert or lolal payment of the purchase price of the Property; the debt Is secured by both thls Deed of T1usl and by a vendor's lien on the Property, wh1ch is al<J,ll\lssly <elalned in the deed of the Property to Grantor. This Deed of Trust doeS not waive the vendofs lien, and lhe two liens and the r{ghts created by this instrument $hall be cumulative. l.andet may elect to foreclose under either o f tho liens wilhout waivfrig frl9 other or may foreclose under both. Tho deed wherein the vendor's lien is rel!lined is Incorporated into !his Deed of Trust.
POSSESSION A.NO MAINTI:NANCE OF THE PROPERTY, Borrower and Grnntor agree lh9,l Borrowefs and Grantof s possession and use ot the Properly sliall be govomed by lho lolloWing provisioos: Poueulon end Use. Until the occunence of an Event of Default, Grantor may ( 1) remain In possession and control of the Property; (21 use, operate or manage the Property; and (3) collect the Aenls frorn the Propeny.
Duty to Maintain. Grsntor $he,ll !TlGintaln the Property in tenanlable condition and promplly perform nD ropalrs, replacemonts, and mainlenance necessary to prese<Ve Its value.
Compliance With EnYlr~IMfltal Law•. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that~ (1 ) During the pel10d of Granlofs ownership o t the Property, there hes been no use, generation, manufaeluro, storage, treatment, dfsposaJ, release ot threatened release ot any Hazardo<Js Subs1anoe by any person on, under, about 01 from the Property: (2) Granter has no kl'owledge of, or reason to believe thal the1e has been, except as prevlousl~ dlsclosed to and acknowledged by Lender In writing, (a) 8/ly breach or violation of BllY Environmental U!ws, (b) any use, generation. manufaotur-e . storage, treatment. disposal, release or threatened release of, 8fT'f HazatdOl.ls SUbslanoe on, under, abolll or from the Property by any prior ownel'6 or occupants ot lho Property, or (c) any actual or threatened Utigallon or claims ot any kind by any person re ta ting to suon matters; and (3) Except as previously dJsc:ose<l to and acknowledged by lsnder In writing , (a) neither Grantor nor any tenant. cootraclor, <19E!f11 or other authOrlzed user 0 11ne Prol'erty shall use, generals, manufa~ture, store, treat. dispose of or rolOaso any Hazar®us Subsla.nco on, under, about or lrom the Property; and (b) any such activ1ty 5hall be conducted In compllanoe with lilt epplicl'ible lederal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances, Including Without limitation all Environmental Laws. Grantor aut110ri2es Lende< and its agents lo enler upon the Property to make such Inspections and tesls. et Grantor's el\pense. M lender may deem appropriate to de1ermine compllaJ'IOS of the Property with this $9Cllon of the Deed of Trv.s t. Any Inspections or tes!S made by Lender shall be for Lende(s putpOeOs only and lihall not be construed to create any respons1blllty or liability on lhe part of L.eroer to Gr'antor or 10 any other person. The reprasentaUof'!s and warranties conta,ined heroin are based on Grantor's due diligence In Investigating lhe Propeny for Hazardous Su.bstances. Grantor hereby (1) rtilHSeS and wa,ives any futu1e claims against Lender for lndemnily or oontribution In l tie event Grantor beoomes liable for cleanup or other oosls under any such lows; and (2) agrees to Indemnity, defend, and hold harmtess Lender 11gainst M'I and all claims, losses, llablliUes. damag95, ptlnalllGs, and expenses which Lender may direcUy or lndlrecUy sustain or sufler resutung from a breach of this 11eQllon or the Oeed or Trust or as a consequence or any use, genaratl0!1. manutactura, storage, df$PC)S8], release or threatened rtilease occurring pflor to Grantor's ownership or ln1eres1 In the Property, whether or not the same was or
MR.591 BALLENGEE00002065 DEED OF TRUST (Continued) Page 2 should have been known to Grantor. The provisions ol this seoUon ol the Deed of T rus1. lnctudlng lhe obllgalion to Indemnify and delend. shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the saUsfaction and reconveyanoe or the llen or this Deed or Trvst and shall not ba affected by Lender's acquisition of any lntorest In the Properly. whether by rorectosure or otherwise.
Nuraanc., WHte. Grantor shaM not ca!JSe, conduct or permit any nuisance nor commit, permil, or .suffer any strippi 0 g ol or waste on or to the Properly or any portion of the Propeny. Without llm111'1ll· the genemllty of the roregolng, Grantor will not remove, or grant to any other pany the right to remow., any timber, minerals (lnciUdlng all and gas), coal, clay, sooria, soil, gravel or rack products without lender's p(iol written con&ent. This restnctlon wlll not epply to rigtits and casements (sucli es gas and olO not owned by Grantor 1111d of which Granlor hM inlOt'ITled lender In Writing prior lo Grantor's slQ!'llng or this Deed 91 Trust. v Remover of Improvements. Grantor stiall not demolish or .remove any Improvements lrom the Real Propef\Y wllhoul lender's prior wrillen 0 consenl. As s oondltlon to the removal or any Improvements, lender rMV require Granter to make arrangements salislactory to t.enoer to replace such lmprovemenls with tmprovernepts of al tasst equal value.
L I.end.,.• Rl.ght to Enter. Lender and Lender's agents and representatives may ente' upon the Real Properly at all reasonable ltmes lo attend to Lender's fntoreS19 and to lnspeal the Real Properly for purposes or Grantor's compliance with the terms anct conditions ol lhls Deed 01 Trust.
Compllllnu with Govemm•ntal f!tqUl'9menta. Grantor shall promptly comply Whh all laws, ordlnBOCes, and regutadons, now or herealler 1 in offoct, ot all governmental authorities applicable to the use or ocoupancy ol !he Property, lncllJdlng wll~out limitation, the Americans 1 With Oisabllflles Acl. Grunlor may contest In good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulaliol'I and withhold compliance during eny proceeding, lndlldlng appr(Jpltats appealg,, so long as Grantor hes nolllied Lender In writing prior to doing so and so long as. In lenders 0 sole opinion, Lender's Interests In the Property are nol jeopardized, lender may require Granter to post adequate security or a surely bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, lo protea! Lender's lnterosl. 9 Duty to Protect. Grentor llfjfe&S neither to abend(in or leave una\lended lhe Property. Grantor shaJI do all olher acts, in addition lo 1hose acls set forth above fn lhis section, which from the character and use ot the Property are reasonably necessary lo protect and preserve lhe Properly, DUE ON SALE • CONSENT 6 • LENDER. Lender mey, at Lender's op lion, declare immediately (lue and peyable all sums secured bY this Deed of Trust upon lhe sate or transfer, wi thout Lender's prior W1itten consent, ot all or any pert or the Real Property, or any Interest In me Real Propeny. A 'sale or transfer" means the conveyance ol Real Property or ony right. title or interest In the Real Properly: whether legal, benellcial or equitable: wtlelhe1 volunlBIY o< lnvoli.mtllry; whether by outright sale, deed, installment sale contract, land contract, contract tor deed, p leasehold Interest with a term greater than three (3) years, lees&q:l!lon oontmct, or by sale. assignment, or lraMler of 811Y beneficial Interest in or to any land trvst holding tiUo to the Real Property, or by any other methoo of conveyance of1111 lnlere9I rn the Real Property. If any Grantor Is G a corporation. partnership or limited liability oompany, tranarer also inclUdes any ohal1ge i11 ownership of mof9 lhari twenty-five per""1'!1 (25%) ol the voting sloe~. partnership lnl.larests or limltad liability company interests. as the case ma,y be. of such Grantor. However, thls option shall not be exercised by Lander If such exercise is pf0!1ib(tad by lederal law or by T~ law.
TAXES ANO LIENS. The followlng prov1sions relating to the laxes and liens on the Property a.re part ot th1s Deed or Trust O PaymenL Grantor shall pay when due (and In all events prior to delinquency) all laxes. special taxes, assessments. charges (inciudlng water and sewer), lines and lmpo<tons levled against or on acx:ount ot the P1operly, and Shall pay when dUe all claims fQr wor1< done on or 1 .for services rendered or material furnished to the Proporty, Granter shal maintain tho Prcperly free ol all liens havi!)g prtorily over or equal 6 to lhe l11lerest of lender under this Deed of Trvst, except tor the lief' of taxes 8l1d assessments not due and el(cept es otherwise prcvide0 in this Deed of Trvst. 9 Righi to Conte•!. Grantor may withhold payment ol any tax, 11ssessment, or claim i n connection with a good lalth dispute over lhe obligation to pay. so long BS Lender's inlefest in the Property Is not Jeopardized. II a lien arises or Is filed es a result ol nonpayment, Grantol shah Within nneen (tS) days after the lien arises or, If a Uen Is med, within ~llleen (15) days after Granter has nollce ol lhe fifing. secure tho discharge ot thtl lien, or II requested by lender, deposit with lender cash or a suHlc1ent eo<pofSls surety bOf1d or other sewrity satisfactory to l.:eoder in an amount sufficient lo di$charge the llen plus ony cost9 and lcndor's reasonab(o attorneys' lees. Of olhcr charges that ooUld accrue es a result or a loreclosure or sale under lhe lien. In any contest, GrantOf shaU defend ltsell and lender anli shall utisly any advarmi Judgment before enlorcement sgafnst lh~ Property. Grantor shaA name lender es an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished In the OOnlost proceedings.
Evidence of Payment Gra:ntor shall upon demand 1umfsh to Lender $8tlsfactory evidence or payment of lhe laxes or assessments and shall authorize ·t he appropriate govemmenlal offlcial to deliver to Lender at any lime a written slatement or the laxes and assessmenls against tile PltlpOrty, Nolk:e of Conatruc:llon. Grsnfor shall nolily lender al least fifteen (i5) days belore any wort< ls commenced, any setvlces are lumlshed, or any matensls are supplied to !he Property, II any mechanic's lien, mate~almen's lien. or olher lien could be asserted on account ol the wolk, services, or mat~riai·s . Granier wlll upon request of Lender furnish to l..A!nder advance assurances satislaotory lo l..A!nder that Grantor can and will pay the cost ol such improvemen1s.
PROPERTY DAMAGE IN SURAN.CE. The lollowtng provisions relal1<19 lo lnsurfng the Property are a part of this Deed ol irust.
Maintenance of ln•unll'loe. Granlor shaY procure and maintain policies of fire Insurance with stand3rd extended CO\/erage endorsements ori a fair value basis tor the full insuiable value covering all lmpro.1emenls on the Real Property In an amount sutflcienl to avoid. application ol any coinsurance clause, and with a standard mortgagee clause In favor ol L.ende1. Granlor shall also procure and maintain comprehensive general liability Insurance If\ sueh coverage amounts as Lender may request with Trvste11 and Lender being named as addltronat insureds In such MablVI)' insurance poWcies. Addl~onally, Grantor shell maintain such other Insurance, lnc:lu<:llng bul not limited to hazard, busln9$$ lnterrupllon, and boller lnS<Jrsnce, as lender may reasonably require, Policies shall be Written In lorm. amounts. coverall$ and basis reasonably acceptable to lander, With losses made payable to lender. GRANTOR MAY FURNISH THE REQUIRED INSURANCE WHETHER THROUGH EXISTING POLICIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY GRANTOR 00 TfiROUGH EQUIVALENT IN$URANCE FROM ANY INSURANCE COMPANY AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. If Grantor t11lls lo provide any requfred Insurance or falls to conilnue such Insurance In force. Lendet may. but shall not be !tlQUlrGd to, do so al Grantor'·s expense, and the cost ol the Insurance wilt be addeod to the Indebtedness. II any such insurance rs procured by Lender, Grantor will be so notified, and Granter will have the oplfoo of tumishlng equivalent insurance through any Insurer authorized lo tlansacl business In Te•as. Grantor, upon request ol Lender. will deliver to L.e<!der from time to time the pofloies or certlrtcales ol Insurance In form setlslactory to Lender, including stipulations that ooverageswill not be cancelled ordlrnlnlShed wltnouJ at litasl ren (10) days prior written notice lo Lender. Each insurance poUcy also Ghall inciUdO an ondorsement providing that coverage In tavor 01 U!nder will not be Impaired In any way by any act, omlsslon or detaull ol Grantor or any other person. Should the Real Properly be tocalod In an area deslgnated by the Adm1nlstrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a spacial flood hazard area, Grantor agrees to obtain and maintain Fedefal Flood Insurance, II evallable, lor the lull unpald principal balance of the loan and any prior lle<\s on tile prope!'ly securtng Iha loan, up to the maximUlll policy llmlls set under the Nallonal Flood lnsu·rance Program, or as otherwise required. by lender. and to matn1ain sueil lnsurance to11he 1erm or 1he loan.
APPl""tlon of Prooe.lc. Granlor shall prompdy notily Lender ol any loss or damage to the Property. leridll( may make prool or loss II Grentor fails to do so wilhfn flnaen (15) days or the casualty. Whether Of not Lender's security is Impaired, Lander may, at Lender's eloct.ion, receive and retain lhe proceeds ot any insuri1nce anct apply the proceedS to the reducUon of the Indebtedness, payment af a.ny lien alfecllng the Properly, or the r03toratlon and repair of the Properly, II LeNler elects to opply the proceeds lo restoration and repair, Grantor shell repair or replace lhe damaged°' destroyed Improvements In a rmmnar sallslaclory 10 Lender. Lender shaJI, upon salistactory proof of suell experidii!Jre, pay or reimburse Grantor frcm the proceeds for the reasonable cost or repair or resloraUon ii Granier is not In default l.l'ldor this Deed of Trust, Any proceeds w hich have not been disbursed within 180 days alter their reoalpt and wh1ch Lender t1as not committed to ll)e repair or restoraUon of the Property shalt be used llrst to pay ony amoun1 owing to Lender under this Deed ot Trust. then to pay accrued interest, 8ncl the remalnder, If any, shart be apl)tled to Iha principal balance of the Indebtedness. 11 lender hotds any PfOOOGds &!her payment Jn lull ol lhe Indebtedness, such proc6eds shall be paid lo Granlor as Grantor's interests may appear.
Grtnlor'• ~port on ln•urence. Upon request ot Lender, however not more than onoe a year, Granror shall fumiSh to Lendei a report on eacn existing policy ol insurance showing: (1) the riame ol the tmwrer: (2) the risks lnst.ll'od; (3) the emoun1 ol the policy; {4) the property Insured, ttle then cl1l'ttlnl replacement value of such property, and the manner ot determining that value; and (5) the expiration data of the policy. GrantOI' shall, upon request or Lender, have an independenr appraiser salisfsctory to La-ider deterrnh'le the castr value replacement oost of the P~rly, LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. II any action or J>!OOOadlno Is oom re .m ~t would materially affect l.&ndet's Interest In the Ptoperty IX if Grantor !alls Lo corT91y with rN'fY prol.'iSilon ot this Oeed of Trust or any Rela!Bd Documents, lnctu:!ing but not limited to Grantor's lafttJre lo clischa.rge or
MR.592 BALLENGEE00002065.02 DEED OF TRUST (Continued) Page 3 pay when di.le any amOUl\ts Grantor is requfred lo discharge or pay under this Deed ot Trust or any Relal&d Documents, Lender on Granto~s behaH may (but shalt not be obligated lo) talce any acuoo that Lendef deems appropriate, inciudlng but .not limited to d<scharging or P,8Yln~ all t!lltas, liens. security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time lell!ed or placed on the Property 11nd pa)'ln11 all costs for insunng, maintalntnQ and presel'Mg the Property. All such eXPBndilurcis paid by Lender tor suCli purposes will then bear interest al Iha Note rate trom the date paid by Lend9f to the date of repayment by Grantor. To the extent permitted by applicable law, alt 9'JCh ellpenSeS will become a par1 of the Indebtedness and. at Leridefs opUon, wilt (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to Iha balance ot the Note and be apponloned among and be payable will\ any Installment payments lo beoome due during elmer (1) Iha term ol any a.pplicable lnsumnco policy: or (2) lhe remainin~ 1erro ol lhe Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Nola's maturity. The Deed ot Trust also will secure payment 01 these amounts. SuOh right shall be fli addition to all other rlghlS and remedies to Wtllch Lender may be entille<I upon v Oelault.
WARRAN1'Y; DEFENSE O!' rm.e. The lollowlng provlsicns relating to ownership 01 the Proper1y are a pan ol mis Oeed of Tl\Jst: L Tlt11. Granlor warrants that: (a) Grantor holds good and ma.rl<etable title of record lo Iha Property In fee $lmple, tree and clear ol all liens and encumbrances other than those sol forth In the Real Property descrlptfon or In llflY Utle Insurance policy. 1ille. repor1, or fioaJ title opinion Issued In tavor at, and accepted by, Lender In connection with tl1is Deed of TnJst, and (b) Grantorhas the full light. power. and euthorily execute and dellver this. Deed of Trust 10 Lender. 1 Defe,... of Tltl•. SUbiect to the exception In the paragtaph at>OVe, Granior warrants and will lorover defend the tlt11> to the Propeny agaTnsl the Jawlul chtlms ot all persons. In the eve111 any ac~on or ptoceedlog IS commenced that quesllons Grantor's title or the Interest ot ·t Trustee or Lender under 1hls Deed ol Trust. Grantor sha~ defend the action at Grantor's expense. Grantor may be lhe nominal party In 0 such proceeding, but Lenoer shal be entitled to panlc!pate in the proceeding and to be represented In the proceeding by counsel or Lende(·s own oholoe, and Granlor wnt deliver, or causa to be deUvered, to I.ender sucti Instruments as Lender may request Iron\ time to 9 Ume to permit such participation.
Compll•nc• With L1wt. Grantor warri1nts that the Property arid Granto(s use or lhe Property complies wllh all existing appnca1>1e laws, on:llnances, and regulallo11s of governmental authorities.
Survtv•I of Repruentatlona and W1m1nUH. All representations, warrannes, and E19reemenls made by Granter In this Deed of Trust stlall SUfVlve 1he execution and delivery of this Deed or Trust, shail be continuing in na.turo, and stiall romain in lull lorce and effect untn sucn time as Bo<towe(s Indebtedness shall be pald fn lull.
CONDEMNATION, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS. The followin.g provisions relating to condemnation proceedings. )Udgments, decree& and p award" ror ln)ury to the Propeny are a part ot lhis Deed of Trust P~lngs. If 9fTj pn>ODedlng 1n coodermatlon Is IUed, Granier shall promptly noUfy Lender In writing, and Grantor shall pl'O<Tlllly take G SlJCt\ slaps as may be nec:es:sa(Y to defend the actioo and obtain the award. Granto< may be tile nominal party In such proceeding, but Lender shall be eptided to paniclpete In the proceeding and to be represented fn the prooaeding by COlXlSel ot lts own ctioloe. ati<I Granter will dolivor or cause to be dalillered to U3o:ler SUCh lnslrumenls and doc:umentalion as may be requested by leoder frorn dme to Ume 10 permit such participation.
Appllc:atlon ot Net Proceeot. To lhe ex1ent perm111ed by applicable law, all )Udgments, decrees and awards for Injury or c:lamar,ie lo the Proporl)I, or 8fTY pan ol the Property, and awards pOrsuant to p!QCl!edlngs for condemnalloo ot the Property, are hereby ab90lutoly assigned 1 to Lender, and II all or 8/ly part ot the Property Is cornlemnad by eminent domain proceedings or by any proceeding or purchase In lleu ot condemnation, Lerder mav at tts election raqlllre that ell or any pottion of the not proceeds of the award be applied to the Indebtedness or 7 the repair or restoratton Of the Property. Tl1e nel proceeds of the award. )uclgmenl or deoree shall mean the awe.rd alter payment ot all reQ$O(l(lblo costs, expenses. and atlorneys• tees lncurred by Trustee or Lender in connection with the condemnation.
SECURITY AGREEMENT; FINANCING STATEMENTS. The following provisions relating to lhis Deed ot Trust as a securtey agreement ere a part ot this Deed of Trust: S.CUrlty Agrffm1nt. This instrument Shalt constitute a Security Agreement to the extent any 01 the Property constitutes tlxtures. and Lerdet sha.R have all of the rights of a secured party under the Unilorm Commemal Code as amended from Ume to time.
Security Interest. Upon request by Lander, Granlor shall take whatever aclion Is requested by Lender to perlecl and continue Lende~s seaurity lnterost In tho Rents and Personal Property. In additiOn to recording this Deed of Trust in the real property records, lender may, at ant lime and without further authorizatlori lrom G1'1111tor, file execu1ed oounterpans, copies or reproduellons ot this Deed or Trusl as a ltnancfng statement. Grentor shall re1mburse l.eflder tor all expenses incuned In perfecting or 00<11J11ulng this security Interest. Upon default. Grantor shall not remove, sever or detach the Personal Propeny lrom llhe Property. Upon default, Gtanlor shall asslllTille any Personal Property nO\ affilled to tho Property in a manner and al a place reasQnably convetlfenl to Granter and Lender and mal<ll It awllllble to Lender within lhree ~3) days after recelpt of wrillen demand from Looder to the extent permllted by applicable law.
Addtea.... The malfing aodresses of Granto< (debtor) and Lendor (secured party) from which information oonceming the security Interest granted by this Deed of Trust may be obtained (each 3ll required bv the Uniform Commercial Code) are as stated on the first pa_ge of this Deed ot Tnist. ='!T~~~:URANCES; ATTORNEY·IN·FACT. The lollowlng provisions relating lo further assurances and .allorney·ln-iact are a part of this Furt~r AaeurencH. At eny time, and from lime to time, t4)0n recµist of I.ender, Gronlor wTII rrel<e, a><ec:Ute end <lellver, or will cause to be mrada, 8.llOOU!ed or dell\/ered, to LEn:ler' or to l.Bnde~s desig100. end when mquested by Lendet, c:aLSe to be filed, reoorded, retlfeci, or rerecorded, as the case rmy be, at such times an:! In such offices and ,:laces es Larder rray deBn approprlate, aif:1 and all su:n mortgages. deeds ot trust, security deeds, securtty Bgt'ellml(1!s, f1nancir1g slaternents, c:ortlir1uation statements, lnslrumantS of fur1her assurance. cerllflcatas. and other doct.merWs es may; In the s:ile qiln1on ~ Lender, be necassary or desltatle In Of'der to elfeciuate. oc:in1)1ete. pelfoot. continue, or preserve (1) Borrowefs end Grantor's obilgaJions ll"der the Note, this Deed ol Trust, and the Related Documents. and (2) the llere end security interests O'ealed by th1s Deed ol Trust as first and prior ff91S on tl'1e Propetty. whelher now OIM'IEld or hereafter ac:q.ilred by Grarrtor. U1less prchlbited by law or lei1der agees to the contrary l'1 writlng, Grantor1!hall rairrb.fse Larder for alt coslS and e:icperl9eS lnoJned In ccmec1ion with the matters referred lo In this paragraph.
Attol'J"IY~n..fllCt II Granter falls lo do a11y ot the thing$ rolemad to In the pracedfng paragraph, Lender mey do so 10< ancl In the name ol Granter and al Grantor's eicpense. For such purposes, Grantor hereby frrovocably appornts Lerder as Grantor's attomey·ln·faot for the purpose o1 making, E!~ecUtil'IQ. dellverlng. filing, recording. and doing all other things as may be necessary or daslrab!e, in Lendafs &01e opinion, lo accomplish the matters referred to In the preceding paragrllph.
FUU. PERFORMANCE. It Borrower end Grant0< pay ell the lndobtedness when d\181 and Grantor otherwise performs all the obllgaUons IJtlJ06Eld upon Gran10f l$lder lhls Deed~ Trust, Lander shall execute end deliver to Granlor a release ot this Deed of Trusl lien and sul~ble atatements of termination ol any financing atatemont on Ille a~idenclng Lender s security Interest In the Rents and lhe Personal Property. However, It is agreed lhal the payment ot all lhe Indebtedness and performance of such obligations snail not terminate !his Deed of Trusl unless the liens and Interests created hereby are released by Lender by a proper recordable lnstf\lment. Any ming lees reqLired by law shall be paid by Grantor, ti permitted by appllCable law.
EVENTS OF OEFAULT. Each of the following, al Lenders option, shalt conslilute an E\lent or Def&it uroerlhis Deed ot Trust Payment Default. Borrower tails to make any payment when clue under lhe Indebtedness, olhet Dereulta. Bonower Or Gramer ta1ts to comply Wllh or lo perloon eny other term, obligation, covooant or cond~lon conteined In this Deed of Trust or In any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to per1orm any term, obligation. covenant oc condition conta.lned In any other aiir-nent between lender and Bom>wer or Granter.
Compll1nce Default. Failure to comply wllh illlY other lenn , obligation, covenant or condition contained In thrs Deed ol Trust, the Note or Tn any of lhe Related Documents.
Detaull °"Other Psy11l9111a. Failure or Granier within lhe tlrrie requfred by this Oeod of Trust \o make any payment ror 1ues or Insurance, or any other payment necessary to prevent ntlng or or to effect discharge of 811Y Uen.
O.f1ull tn Favor of Third Partle1. ShoiAd Borrower or any Granter dafautt under any loan. extension ot credlt. Hcuril)I agreement. purcho.so or sales agreement. or any other agreomont, In favor ot any other oroditor or parson lliat may mater;elty erfecl any of Borrower's or any GranlO<'s property or sorrower's ability lo repay the Jndebledness or Borrower's or GranlO(s ablllty to perform tnelr reSJ)OOlive obligations under this Deed or Trusl or any ol the Relaled Documents.
MR.593 BALLENGEE00002065.03 DEED OF TRUST (Conti nued) Page 4 FeJN Sllltemtnta. MY warranty, representallon or sta1ement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor or on 'Borrower's or Grantor's behalf uodor 11116 Deed of Trull! or lhe Relaled Oocumenis Is false or misleading In arry material respect, either now or at lhe 1lme made or flmfshed or becomes false or rnlSleading at any tima thereafter.
Defective Collal8'allutlon. This Deed of Trust or eny of the Aelaled Ooouments ceases to be In fl.Ill force and elfect (lnofUdln9 failure ol any collateral document to ereate a valid and per1ecled seourlty lnteresf or lien) at any time and tor ar,y reason. °' Death fneolW11q!. The dlssolution ol Grenier's (regardless of whelhar elecUon to continue Is made). any mem~r wllhdraws from the V limited liability company, or any ott1er lermlneUoo of Bollower's or Grantor's existence as a going bUsiness or ll'le death of any mem)>er, the Insolvency of Borrower or Grenior, lhe appolnunent or a receiver for any pan of Borrower's or Grenier's property, any asslgnmenl lor lhe 0 benern or credllors. any type of creditor workoul, or the commencement of any proceeding L6lder any Dankruplcy or Insolvency laws by or L a9ainst Borrower or Grantor.
Creditor or Forlallur• Proeoodlnga. Commel'ICemenl of loreclosure or lorfeilure prO(:eed\ngs, whether by Judlc:Jel proceeding, sell-help, tepoSSesslon or any other method, by any eredllor of Borrower or Granter or by any governmenlal agency againsl any property securing the lndebledness. 11ils Includes a garnishment of any of Borrowo(s or Granlofs accounls, lncl\Jdlng depoSlt eocounts, with Lender. However, this Evoot of Oefaull shall not apply 1f !~ere is a good faith <lispute by Borrower or Grantot as to fhe validity or reasooableness of lhe claim which is the basls of the credilor or torfeilure pmceeaing and if Borrower or Gramor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture 1 procee<;(ng and depO<!lls w Ith Lender ITlOl'lies or a surety bond for the credilor or forfeiture proceeding. In an amount detennlr>od by Lendor. 1 in Its sole diScfeUon, as being an adequale reserve or bond for the dispute.
BrMch ol Ot.her AgrNment. Any breach by Borrower or G'8ntor under the terms ol 1J11Y other agreement between Borrower or Granlor end 0 Lender that Is not remedied wnhtn any grace pertod provided therein. Including wi!hout limitation any agreement conceming any 9 Indebtedness or other obligation of BofTOwer or Grantor to l..ondef, wh91her existing now or later.
Event• AlfectlnO Guarantor. Any of the .preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any ol the Indebtedness or aT"'J Guarantor dies or becomes lncompalent, or revOkes or disputes the valldlty of, or llabllily under, any Guaranty ol the Indebtedness.
AdvffM Cnange. A rmtatlal iw::lll'erse ctianoe occurs In Borrower's or Gmntor's flnancial oonditlon. or Lender ~laves the prOSpecl ol payment or performance 01 lhe lndeblediess Is lfT1;!aired. lnucurily. Lender In good fallh believes 11self Insecure.
Right to Cure. II any Clefa.ult. otner than a default in payment is curable, lt may be oured 11 Grantor, alter Lenaer sends written notice lo p Borrower demanding cu(e -of such default: (1) cures the default withln ten (10) days; or (2) If tho cure requires mofe lhan ten (10) da~. lmrnedialely irillletes steps' whloh Lender deems in Ler.dets sole dlscrellon to be sulflcrent lo cule the delault and thereafter conllnues and G ocmpletes ell c'easonable and necess&ry steps sufficiont lo produce ocmpllancG as soon as reasonably practical.
RIGHTS ANO REMEDIES ON D:EFAULT. II an Evs1t of Default occurs under this Deed of Trust, at any time thereafter, Trustee or t..erlier ~ exen:ise any one or more ol lhe lollowirig tights and remedies: Election of Remedlee. Bec~oo by Lender lo pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursull or any olher remetly, an<l an elecllon to make expencilures or to take acUon to perform an obllgaUo" of Grantor under this Deed of Trust, alter Grantor's failure to perform, shall not affect Londor's right to declare a detault and exercise its remedies.. 1 Acc:eler•le lrid•bted-. Lender may declare the unpaid principal balance of the Indebtedness dua end payable. In no event will Borrower or Grantor be u1Qulred to pay a11y unearned interest Fonteloe~ re. If Len:ter lnv'Ol<.es the power of sale, Trustee, at lhe reqliesl of Lender, may sell ell or any portion of the Property at publk: eudion to the highest Didder tor cash at the location wahtn lho courthouse designatad by the Couiiy O:mntssloners Court, or If no such aroa has been designated, at the area designated In the notice of sale within the ooor1house, between the hours ol 1 o:oo A.M. and 4:oo P.M. on the first Tuesday of any ITIOl'lth, after Iha Trustee or its agent ~given notice ol the time erd piSIOO ot sele and of the property to be sold as required by the Texas Property Code, as then amended. ucc Remec11... With r~ to "11 or any part or \he Petsonal Property. lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured pany under the Unllorm Cornmetcfal Cade.
COii.ct Renll. As addlUonal security tor the pe.yment of the llldoble<lness, Grantor nereby assigns lo Lender all Rents es deff11ed rn the Oellnttlons secuon of this Oeed of Trust. Lender shall have the right 11t any ttme, and even though no Event or Default shall have occurred under this Deed ot Trust to eolleot end receive the Rents. Lender shaM provide any notice required by applicable law wllh regard to ~uctt enloreement of Its right to oollect and recefvo !he Rents. tn addition, II lhe 'Property Is vacant, Lander may renl or lease IM Property, Lande< shaU not be liable for fts !allure lo rent !he Property, to collect any Rents, or to exercise diligence In any matter retaung to lhe Rents; Lerder shall be accounlable only for R&its ac1ually received. Lender neither has (lor assumes any ol>llgalion as lessor or landlord wtth respect lo any occupant of the Property. fients so recellled shall be applied by Lender first 10 the remaining L6lpald balance ol the Indebtedness, In suet> otdef or manner as Lender shall elect, and the residue, 11 any, shall be paid to the person or persoris legally e11tlUed 10 lhe <esldue.
Truetee'a Powera. Grantor hereby jolnUy and severaHy authorizes and empowers Trus1ee to sell ll.IJ or any portion ot lhe Property together or In lots or parcels, as Trustee may doom oxpedlenl, and lo execute and deUver 10 the purchaser or pu,.;hasars of such Property good and sumctent deeds o1 conveyance of fee simple UUe, or ol lesser eslales, and bms of aalo and asslgnrnents, with c:ovenants ol general warranty rnade on Grantor's behalf. In no event shall Truslee be requl(ed to exhibit, prese111 or display at any such salo a11y ol tho Property to be sold et suah .sale. Tha Trustee maJclng sucl1 sale shall rflClelve the prooeeds or the sale and stiall apply the same ea provided below.
Payment of the PtJ~e price to T!UStee st\aJJ satisfy the flablllty ot the purctu1ser at any such sale ol tl'le Property. and SOOh person shall not be bo<Jnd to look after lhe applicalion ot lhe proceeds.
Appoint Receiver. Lender shall f'lave lhe right to have a receiver appointed to take possession ol all or any part of lhe Property, with !he power to prolect and P<e.&erve the Property, to operate the Property preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect 1he Renls !rem the Property and apply the proceeds. over and above the cost of the rece)ve~hlp, against the Indebtedness. The receJver may serve whnout bond 11 permltled by law. L.er.defs right lo the appointmenl ol a recelve1 shall e~lsl Whether or not the apparent valtie of the Property exceeds the Indebtedness by a subSten\ial amount. Employment by Lender shall nOI dlsquaJlty a person from serving as a receiver.
Tenancy • I SuHeranee. 1n Grantor remal(lS In fX)SS8SSiofi of lhe Property attar tho Pl'operiy Is~ as provlclBd alx:Ne or lender olherwtse become9 ontiUed to possessb1 o f the Property t.pon defauJI of Borrower or Gran1or, Gtantor shall become a tenanl 11t st.lfferonce of Lender or tho pufehaser of lho Property and &hall, at Lender's option, either (1) pay a reasonable renlal for the use of the Property, (2) vaca.le the Property Immediately upon the demand ol Lendor, or (3) ii suoh lenants refuse 10 surrender possassl<ln ot the Property upon demand, the purcllaser shall be enrnted lo lnstilule and maintain the statutory action of forclble enlry and dotatner ano procure a writ of possession lhoreuldef, w1d Graitor e>Cpl9S&ly walves all darreges sustained by reesai thereo<.
Other Remedlee. Trustee or Lender shall have any other r1ght or remedy provided In thls Deed ot Trust or the Nota or tjvallable at law or in equity.
Salo of the Property. To ttie e>dent permitted by applloable law, Borrower and Granlor hereby waives MY and all righla to t>avc lho Property marshalled. lo e1<erei:!i"g Jts r1ghts and remedios. Ille Trustee or L.ender shall be tree to sell all or Bl'Y part ol the Property together or separately. in one sale 01 by separate sales. Lender shall be eotiUetl lo bid at any pub!ill sale on all or any portion of ttle Property, Trustee may convey an or '11'1Y part ot Iha Property to lhe hlgtiest bidder for cash with a gensraJ warranty binding Gran1or, subject lo prior liens and lo other exceptions to oonveyance and warranty. Grantor waives all reQu)rements of appraisement, ii any. The allldavtt of any person having knowledge ol the lacls to lhe errect that proper notloe as required by lhe Te•as Property Code was given shall be prima lacle evidence of the fact lhal such notice was in fa.c t given, Aeoltals and statements of ract In any l'Olice or In any conveyance to lhe purchaser or purchasers of the Property In any foreclosure sale under lhls Deed o f Trust shall be prima facto avldence ot the 1rutn ot such tacts, and all preroqulsilos and roqulmmenta necessary to the valldltV' of any such sale shall be presumed to have been performed. Any sale under the powers granted by this Deed of Trust shall be a petpetual bar agalns1 Granior. Grantors heirs. successotS. assigns and legal representatives.
Proctllde. Trustee shall pay Iha proceeds or eny sale or the Property (a) first, 10 lhe eXP&nses of loreelosuro, Including roasona.ble tees or charges paid to the Trustee, ln~udlng but not limlled 10 tees lor enlotclng lhe Uen, posUng tor sale. selling. or releasing the Property, (b) then to lender the lull amount of the 'Indebtedness, (o) then to any amount required by law to be paid before payment to Grantor, and (d) lhe balance, II any. to Grantor, Attorney•' " - ; Elcpe- II LercJe( 1nstltutes any still or action to enforce any of the terms of this Deed of Trust, L.eojer shall bo enUUed
MR.594 BALLENGEE00002065.04 DEED OF TRUST (Continued) Pages to reo<:N« .such $Jl1l as the court may a:tudge reasonable as lender's attorneys' fees at trial and upon ariy 'llflPE'Bl· \Miether or not any court actioo Is invoCved. i'lfid to the extent not p(ol1ibited by taw, oil ~e ~ Lender inours that In Lender's opinion are necessary at any tlme lor the protection of its Interest or the enforoement o! Its rights $1lall b9COm9 a part ol the ~deble<tiess payable on demand and shall bear lntamst at the Note rate lrorn the date of the el!pendil\Jre until repalcL Eicpanse5 covered by this paragraph Include, Vfllhout llml laUon, however subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's reasonable attorneys' lees and t..encler's legal 8)(j)et1se5, Whether or not there Is a lawsuit, lnctudng Lender's reasonable attorneys' lees and expenses for bankruplcy ~rigs (lncludng efforts to modify or vacate any automallc stay or injunction), appeals, and any antlcfpated post-judgment collection services, the cost ot searching V reoolds, cblaJnlng tltle reports (inc:IUdlng roractosure reports). surveyors' reports, and apprsisal tees. title insutanee, and fees for the Trustee, 1o the extent permitted by applicable law. Grantor also will pay ""Y -court oosts. in addition to all other sums provided bY law. In O the event of foreclosure o f this Deed of Trust, Lender shall be entltled to rG00\18t from ~rower or Granter Lender's reasonable attorneys' taea and actual dlsbursemanls that Leroer necessarily 1ricu15 In pur.iuJng such f0<eotosure. L POWERS AND OBUGAnOflS OF TRUSTf:E. The following provlslonSi relatln9 to the powers and obtlgatlons of Trusteo are pan of this Deed ol nus~ Pow•,. ot Tru11M. In addilion to ell powers of Trustee arising 1>$ a matter of law, Trustee shall have the power to la~e the following actions with respect to 111ti Property upon the written request ot lander and Granter. (a) Join in preparing and fifing a map or plat of the Real Property. including the dedication of streelS or other rights to the public; (b) Join In granting any easement or creeling any restriction on the Real Property; and (c) jOln In any subordination or other agreement attectlng this Deed of Trust or the Interest ol Lender under this 1 Deed of Trust.
Obllg1Uon1 lo Notify. TnJ'51ee shall not be obligated to notify any other Menhdder ot 01e Property ol the commencement of a foreclosure proceeding or of the commencement of any other 11ction to which Loncler may 11va11 Jtsetf as a remedy, except to the extent reQuired by 9 11pplic:6ble law or by wr1tten agreement.
TruatM. In addition to the rights and remedies set forth anove, with l espect lo all 01 any j)Brt of the Property, ihe Trustee shall have the right to roreclose by notioe snd sale, and Lender shall have \ho right to toreclose by Judicial foreofosure, In either case In accordance with and to the lull e"1ent provided by appllcabte law.
Subatllute Tr111tae. Lender, at Lende(s opllon, trom time to time. and more than once, may appoint ln wrltlng 11 successor or· substitute trustee. with or without ca1.1Se. lnciudlng the res(gnelion, 11bsence1 doath. inabililY. refusal or laUuro 10 ac1 ot the Trustee. The successor or substllu\e trustee may be appointed wlthout ever requiring the resi9nation of the former trustee and Without any lormanty except tor the execuUon and acknowlodgmont of the appolntme111 by the l)eneOciary of ttils Deed of Trust. The successor or sllbstltute trustee snail then p succeed lo ell rights, ot>li!laJlons, and duties of the Trustee. Ttlls appointment may be made on Lender's behatt by the President, any V\ce G PreslOO<it, Secretary. or Cashier ot Ulflder.
NOTICES. Any notice required io be given IA'lder this Deed of Trust, lncludlng without !Imitation arrv notice of default and any notice of sale shall be gl\len In writing. and shall be effective When actually delivered, When ac1ually rece\Ved by telefacsimile (1inle5$ otherwise required by law), When deposited w ith a nationally re<:ognized o\/emighl courier, or, II mailed, When deposited rn lhe Unfted Stales mail, as llrst class, cart!Red or registered mall poscage prepaid, directed 10 the addresses shown near the beginning of this Deed ot TuJst. Any party may chan!je 0 Its address tor notices under this Deed of Trust by ghling formal wrluen notice to the othef parties, specifying that the pU~ ol the notice is to ollange the party's address. For notioe purpooes, Grantor agrees to keep I.ender lnlormed at all times ol Grantor's current eddre5$. Unless 1 olherwlse provided or required by law, H there Is more than one Grentor. any nollco given by I.ender to any Grentor ls deemed to be notice gtven to all Grantors. 7 MISCEl.LANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscelianeoos provisions are a part ol this Deed or Trust: 2 Amendmtnt&. This Deed o l Trust. together wuti any Related Docvments. constitutw tho entire understanding 1111d agreement of lhe parties as to the matters set forth in tlils Deed ot Trust. No alleraUoM ol or amendment to this Deed of Trust shell be elfectlve unless given In writing and signed by the pany or parties sought to be charge<! or bound by the altereUon or amendment.
Anrlual ~porta. If the Property Is used lor purposes Olher than Grantor's residenoe, Grantor shall lumlsh to Lender, ~ request, a certified statement of net operatlng Income received from the Property dlJring G1antor's ~s nscal yell' 1n w~ form Md delail as Lender shall require. "Not operating Income• shall mean all casll receipts lrom the Property less all cash e1<P9ndtures made In conne<;tion with the operation of the Property.
Ceptlon Heeding•. Caption !'leadings In tl'lls Deed ot Trust are ·ror convenience purposes only and are not to be used to lnlorprot or define tho provlslons of thiS Deed of Trust.
Merger. There shalt be llO merger or the interest or estate created by \his Dead of Trust with any other interest or estate In the Property at any lime held by or for tha benefll of Lender In any capeclly, without 1he wrlt!en consent of Lender.
Gov.ming L•w. Thi• Detcl of Truat wlH be goveme\i by federal law applk:eble to Lender •nd, to the extent not pl'ftmpttd by led<t,.l law, the lllwa ol the Stele of Tu• without regal'! to Ile confllcte of law p10vl1lon1. Tl1£1 Daed of Tr111t ha• been accepted by L.er'<'.ler In the SllteofTexat.
Joint and Several Llablllty, All obligations of BorroWer and Grantor under this Deed or Trust shall be )olnt and several, and all relerences to Granter Shall meao each and wery Grant04', and ell references to Botrower shall rneen each and eve<y Sorrower. Tl1ls rreans that eech Grantor srgnlng below Is responsible for all obligations In thfs Deed or Trust 'Mie<e any one or room o f the perlles Is a COfPOrat;oo, partoorslllp, limlted lia.bllily company 0< similar enti1Y, It Is not necessary !or Lender to inquire into the powers or llfly of the olf1Cers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or purporting to act on !he entify1s behalf, and any obligations n-wie or craaled ln reliance upon the protessed exercise ol sUCh powers shall be guaranteed under this Deed or TrusL No W•l\ler by Lender. Lender shall not be deamed to have waived any rights under thi1; Daed of T rust untoss such waiVer is given io writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on lhe part or Lender ill exerclsln.g -any rlghl shall operale as a waiver of such right or any ottier right. A waiver 'I»' Lendel or a provision of this Deed ot Trust shall not prejudice or constliule a waiver ol Lende(<> right otherwise to demand strict comp!lanoe with that provlskln or eny other provision ol thls Deed of Trust. No pr.or waiver by I.ender. nor any course ot deallng between Looder and Granier, shall constitute a waiver ol any of Lenders rights or of any or Grantor's obOgations as to any future transactions. Whenelll!f the QOnsent of Lender is required lXlder this Oeed or Trust, the granting of such consent by l.eJ1det in aI1Y (flstance sl'lall not conslltute cootlnuing consent to SUbsequent Instances where such consent Is required and In all cases such consent may be granted or withheld In the sole discretion or Lender.
Payment of tnt9feal and f - . Notwithstanding Olly other provision of this Deed of Twst or arrv provision of any Related Oocumen~ Granlor does nOI agree Of li1lijrid to pay, and I.ender does not agree or Intend to charge, collect, tntco, RlSente or receive (coWactlVely referred to ha<e'n a.s •charge or coltect"). 81\Y amount In the natLll'e of Interest or In lhe nature of a fee fol the Indebtedness which would ln any way or event ~n<:ludlng demand, prepaymenl, or accelereticri) cause Lander lo contract tot, clierge or collect moRJ for the lndebiedness than the muJl!in Lender would be permitted to charge or collect by any applicable federal or Texas state law. Any sueh excess lnte!esl or unauthorized fee will. l!lstead o! any\hfng sta1ed to the contrary, be applied first to redUQQ the unpG!d principal balance ol lhe Indebtedness, and When lhe princlpal has b89C1 paid In lull. be relunded to Granier.
Stverablllty. If a court ot competent Jurisdiction finds any provision ol this Deed of Trust to be Ulegal. Invalid. or uneoforoeable as to any clrcumstance, that finding shlill not make 1he offending proVislon illegal, 1'111alld, or unenforooabfe as 10 any ottiar circumstance. ll leaslble, the offending provision shalt be oonsldeted modified so lhat It beoornes legal, valid end enforceable. If the offerldlng provision cannot be so modified, It sliall . be oonsldered deleted from this Deed of Trust. Unless otherwise required by law. the lllegellty, invalidity, or unanfoo:eabluty or any provision ot this Deed of Trust shall not allecl the 1ogaliiy. vaJidilY or antorceablllty 01 9/"f other provision or this Deed ol Trust.
Su_o,. and Anlgna. Subjec1 to any Wmltalforis stated ln this Deed of Trust on fransler ol Grantor's Interest, this Oeed o! Trust shall be binding upon and inuie to lhe beneflt ol the parties, their successors end assigns. ti ownership of the Property becomes vested tn a person ottier ~n Grantor, Lender. without notice lo Grantor, may deal with Grantor's suooest;ors with reference 10 this Deed ot T rusl and the lndebtectn9Sli by way ol forbearance or e11tenslon Without releasing Grantor from the obligallons of this Ocod or Trust or liabfllty under the Indebtedness.
Time I• 01 the Eaence. Time I$ of the essence In the performance o f thi s Deed ol Trus1.
DEFtNmONS. The foltowin11 capitalized words and terms shall have the lollowl ng meanings when used In this Deed of Trust. Unless speclflc«lly stetod to the contrary, Bii relerances 10 dol181 amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of tho United States ol Amorica. Words and lefm$ uslld In the singular shall fnclllde the plural, and tho plural shalt Include tho s1ngular, as the contex1 may req~ire. Words and terms not
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