Draft lease for 7 World Trade Center, March 1998

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

Premises from Con Edison, in which event Tenant shall make direct application to PASNY for Tenant's entire separate supply of electric current to the Demised Premises at Tenant's expense in accordance with all applicable terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease.

2. (a) Any meters, risers, feeders, wiring, conduits, service entrance switches or other equipment, facilities or connections, or alterations or installations of the Building (collectively, the "facilities") necessary (or deemed appropriate by Landlord) to enable Tenant to obtain electric current directly from PASNY shall be performed and installed by Landlord at Tenant's sole cost and expense to be paid to Landlord as additional rent within ten (10) days following demand therefor if in Landlord’s sole judgment, the same are necessary and will not cause permanent damage or injury to the Building, or the Demised Premises or create a dangerous or hazardous condition or entail excessive or unreasonable alterations, repairs or expense. The maintenance and repair of the facilities shall additionally be performed by Landlord at Tenant's sole cost and expense.

(b) Neither the exercise of the PASNY Electric Option nor the conversion to PASNY electric shall (i) adversely effect the use or occupancy of any other tenants in the Building, including, without limitation, the continued furnishing of electric current thereto, (ii) adversely effect the Building systems or structure, (iii) adversely effect the quantity or quality of electric current available to the remainder of the Building, or (iv) adversely effect the Certificate of Occupancy (or Certification of Completion from the Port Authority) or any permits for the Building.

(c) Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining, at its sole cost and expense, any permits, licenses and approvals necessary for receiving such PASNY electric current (including, without limitation, the Port Authority) and shall promptly deliver photocopies of same to Landlord.

(d) Tenant shall be responsible for any costs and expenses incurred directly or indirectly by Landlord in connection with the exercise of the PASNY Electric Option, the installation of the facilities and the maintenance and operation of same, including, without limitation, rental for any shaft space, or other space in the Building (other than the Demised Premises) occupied by the facilities as the result of any modification or addition to the facilities currently providing electric service to the Demised Premises and any reasonable legal fees. Tenant hereby indemnifies and holds Landlord harmless from and against any loss, costs, claims, actions, obligations or other liability, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Landlord in connection with Tenant's receiving electricity directly from PASNY pursuant to this Paragraph (H), the preparation of the Building therefor and the operation and maintenance of the facilities used in connection therewith.

(e) Tenant shall comply with all requirements of law (including, without limitation, zoning ordinances and the requirements of the Building Department of the City of New York (if applicable) and the Port Authority), and requirements and recommendations of the Board of Fire Underwriters, the Utility and any insurance authorities having jurisdiction.

(f) Tenant shall pay all costs for the furnishing of electric current, as provided in this Article, including any applicable costs for the generation and transmission of same to the Demised Premises.

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