2022 Security AgreementSECURITY AGREEMENT
This security agreement (the "Security Agreement") is made and given as of this day of
_ , 2022, by Advanced Volumetric Alliance, LLC and AVAOP, LLC. with its principal
place of business at 7535 River Road NE Albertville, MN 55301 (the "Co -Borrowers") in favor of City
of Albertville with its principal place of business at 5959 Main Ave NE; P.O. Box 9 Albertville, MN
55301 (the "Lender").
RECITALS
A. Lender and Borrower have entered into a certain Loan Agreement of even date herewith
(the "Loan Agreement"), pursuant to which Lender will loan to Borrower no more than
four hundred fifty thousand and No/100 dollars ($450,000.00) to assist with the purchase
equipment on the Development Property. The Borrower has agreed to grant to the
Lender a security interest in certain pieces of equipment (the "Equipment) described on
the Exhibit B attached hereto, such Equipment to be located at the Development Property
site described on the Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Development Property").
Borrower's payment obligations under the Loan Agreement will be evidenced by a
promissory note (the "Note") dated as of the date hereof.
B. As security for the repayment of the Loan, Lender has required that Borrower execute
and deliver to Lender this Security Agreement granting a security interest to Lender in the
Equipment.
C. The Note, this Security Agreement, and any other instruments or documents given as
security for the Loan are herein referred to as the "Loan Documents".
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of
which are hereby acknowledged by Borrower, it is agreed as follows:
1. Grant of Security Interest. As security for the payment and performance of the
Note and all other liabilities, obligations, and indebtedness of Borrower to Lender due or
to become due, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several, howsoever
created, now or hereafter at any time created, arising, or evidenced under or pursuant to
the Note or this Agreement or any other document or instrument evidencing or securing
the Note, Borrower does hereby transfer, assign, and grant to Lender a security interest
in all of Borrower's right, title, and interest in and to the following (hereinafter collectively
referred to as the "Collateral"), whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising:
(a) the Equipment; and
(b) any and all proceeds of the foregoing.
2. Borrower's Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Borrower
represents, warrants, covenants, and agrees:
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(a) Organization. Borrower is a Minnesota Corporation validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the state of Minnesota, and Borrower has full
power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform the Loan Documents, and
to own its property and conduct its business as presently conducted and as
proposed to be conducted.
(b) Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Security
Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action and will not:
(i) require any consent or approval of any entity that has not been
obtained; or
(ii) violate any provision of any indenture, contract, agreement, or
instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which it is bound.
(c) Performance by Borrower. Unless Borrower obtains Lender's prior written
consent, Borrower shall not:
(i) terminate its interest in any of the Collateral; or
(ii) sell, transfer, or assign, or offer to sell, transfer or assign all or any
part of the Collateral or permit all or any part of the Collateral to
be sold, transferred, or assigned; or
(iii) remove or consent to the removal of any of the Equipment from
the Development Property.
(d) Title to Collateral. Borrower shall keep good marketable title to all of the
Collateral, and none of the Collateral is subject to any lien or security interest
except for the security interest created by this Security Agreement and other
security interests consented to in writing by Lender. Borrower has not granted,
and will not grant or permit to exist, any lien or security interests in all or a portion
of the Collateral other than the liens in favor of Lender and other liens consented
to in writing by Lender. Borrower shall defend the Collateral against all claims
and demands of all and any other persons at any time claiming any interest
therein adverse to Lender.
(e) Actions and Proceedings. There are no actions at law, suits in equity, or
other proceedings pending before or expected to be filed with any court,
governmental agency, commission, bureau, tribunal, or other arbitration
proceedings against or affecting Borrower that if adversely determined would
adversely affect Borrower's interest in the Collateral or would adversely affect the
rights of Borrower to pledge and assign all or a part of the Collateral or the rights
and security afforded Lender hereunder.
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(f) Insurance. Borrower agrees it will keep the Equipment insured at all times
against loss by fire and other hazards concerning which, in the judgment of
Lender, insurance protection is reasonably necessary and in amounts sufficient to
protect against loss or damage of the Equipment. Such policy or policies will
contain a loss payable clause in favor of Lender or its successors or assigns, in form
satisfactory to Lender, provided, however, that Borrower may, at its reasonable
discretion, self -insure the Equipment.
(g) No Fixture. If any of the Collateral is or becomes a fixture, Borrower agrees
to furnish Lender, at Lender's request, with a statement or statements signed by
all persons who have or claim an interest in the real estate concerned, which
statements shall provide that the signer consents to the security interest created
hereby and disclaims any interest in the Collateral as fixtures.
(h) Understandings Regardinp, Collateral. Borrower acknowledges that the
Collateral is of the design, capacity, and manufacture specified for and by
Borrower, and that Borrower is satisfied that the same is suitable for its intended
purposes. Borrower further acknowledges and agrees that Lender has not made,
and does not make, any representation, warranty, or covenant with respect to
merchantability, fitness for any purpose, durability, patent, copyright or Economic
mark infringement, suitability, or capability of any item of Collateral in any respect
or in connection with any other purpose or use of Borrower, or any other
representation, warranty, or covenant of any kind or character expressed or
implied with respect thereto. Borrower accordingly agrees not to assert any claim
whatsoever against Lender based thereon. Borrower further agrees, regardless of
cause, not to assert any claim whatsoever against Lender for loss of anticipatory
profits or consequential damages.
(i) Use of Collateral. The Collateral will be used for its intended business
purpose and will at all times be located at the Development Property.
(j) Condition of Collateral. Borrower will keep the Collateral in good condition
and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted, will permit Lender to enter upon
the Development Property at reasonable times for the purpose of examining the
Collateral.
(k) Costs of Collection. In the event of any action or proceeding to collect or
realize upon the Collateral or to enforce any of Lender's rights hereunder,
Borrower shall pay:
(i) all of Lender's attorneys fees and other legal expenses, with
interest thereon, incurred by Lender;
(ii) all taxes, levies, insurance expenses, and costs of repairs to, or
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maintenance of, the Collateral; and
(iii) all costs of Lender incurred in taking possession of, disposing of or
preserving the Collateral after any Event of Default (defined below).
3. Event of Default. Upon the event of a default under the Loan Agreement, Lender
may exercise any remedy available to it under the terms of the Loan Agreement.
4. Further Assurances. Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender, promptly and
at Borrower's expense, Uniform Commercial Code ("Code") financing statements and
evidence of tax filings and payments, including without limitation a UCC-1 Financing
Statement in substantially the form set forth bythe Minnesota Secretary of State's Office.
Borrower agrees that: (i) Lender is authorized, at its option, to file a carbon, photographic,
or other reproduction of this Agreement as a financing statement and that such
statement shall be sufficient as a financing statement under the Code; and (ii) Lender is
authorized to file financing statements or amendments thereto without the signature of
Borrower, provided that if a signature is required by law, then Borrower appoints Lender
as Borrower's attorney -in -fact to execute any such financing statements.
5. Cumulative Remedies. All of Lender's rights and remedies herein are cumulative
and in addition to any rights or remedies available at law or in equity including the Code,
and may be exercised concurrently or separately. Borrower shall pay all costs, expenses,
losses, damages and legal costs (including attorneys' fees) incurred by Lender as a result
of enforcing any terms or conditions of this Agreement.
6. No Liability Imposed on Lender. Lender shall not be obligated to perform or
discharge, nor does it hereby undertake to perform or discharge any obligation, duty, or
liability, nor shall this Agreement operate to place responsibility for the control, care, or
management of the Equipment upon Lender.
7. Indemnification. Borrower agrees to defend, protect, indemnify and hold Lender
harmless of and from any and all liability, loss, and damage that Lender does, may, or
might incur under or by reason of this Agreement, and of and from any and all claims and
demands whatsoever which may be asserted against Lender by reason of any alleged
obligations or undertakings to perform or discharge any of the terms, covenants, or
agreements contained herein. Should Lender incur any such liability or be required to
defend against any such claims or demands, or should a judgment be entered against
Lender, the amount thereof, including costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees,
shall bear interest thereon at the rate then in effect on the Note, shall be secured hereby,
shall be added to the Loan, and Borrower shall reimburse Lender for the same
immediately upon demand, and upon the failure of Borrower so to do, Lender may
declare the Loan immediately due and payable.
8. Expenses of Borrower. All expenses in protecting, storing, warehousing, insuring,
handling, and shipping of the Collateral, all costs of keeping the Collateral free of liens,
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encumbrances and security interests (other than the security interest created by this
Agreement) and the removing of the same and all excise, property, sales, and use taxes
imposed by state, federal, or local authority on any of the Collateral or with respect to the
sale thereof, shall be borne and paid for by Borrower and if Borrower fails to promptly
pay any amounts thereof when due, Lender may, at its option, but shall not be required
to, pay the same, and upon such payment the same shall constitute obligations and shall
bear interest at the rate specified in the Note and shall be secured by the security
interests granted hereunder.
9. Continuinp, Right . The rights and powers of Lender hereunder shall continue and
remain in full force effect until the Loan is paid in full.
10. Books and Records. Borrower will permit Lender and its representatives to
examine Borrower's books and records (including data processing records and systems)
with respect to the Collateral and make copies thereof at any time and from time to time,
and Borrower will furnish such information reports to Lender and its representatives
regarding the Collateral as Lender and its representatives may from time to time request.
Lender shall have the authority, at any time, to require Borrower to place upon
Borrower's books and records relating to the Collateral and other rights to payment
covered by the security interest created in this Agreement a notation stating that any
such Collateral and other rights of payment are subject to a security interest in favor of
Lender.
11. Effect on Other Agreements. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to
modify any term of any other agreement to which Lender and Borrower are parties.
12. Release and Indemnification Covenants. Except for any breach of the
representations and warranties of Lender or the negligence or other wrongful act or
omission of the following named parties, Borrower agrees to protect and defend Lender
and the governing body members, officers, agents, servants and employees thereof, now
and forever, and further agrees to hold the aforesaid harmless from any claim, demand,
suit, action or other proceeding whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever arising
or purportedly arising from the acquisition, construction, installation, ownership,
maintenance, and operation of the Equipment.
13. Modifications. This Agreement may be modified solely through written
amendments hereto executed by Lender and Borrower and approved by the State.
14. Notices and Demands. Any notice, demand, or other communication under this
Agreement by either party to the other shall be sufficiently given or delivered only if it is
dispatched by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or
delivered personally-
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(a) as to the Lender: City of Albertville
ATTN: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator
5959 Main Ave NE; P.O. Box 9
Albertville, MN 55301
(b) as to the Borrower: Advanced Volumetric Alliance, LLC and AVAOP, LLC.
ATTN: Casey Darkenwald, CEO/President
7535 River Road NE
Albertville, MN 55301
or at such other address with respect to any party as that party may, from time to time,
designate in writing and forward to the others as provided in this Section 14.
15. Conflict of Interests,* Representatives Not Individually Liable. No officer or
employee of Lender may acquire any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this
Agreement, the Equipment, or in any contract related to the Equipment. No officer,
agent, or employee of Lender shall be personally liable to Borrower, or any successor in
interest, in the event of any default or breach by Lender or for any amount which may
become due to Borrower or on any obligation or term of this Agreement.
16. Binding Effect. The covenants and agreements in this Agreement shall bind and
benefit the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the parties to this
Agreement.
17. Merger. None of the provisions of this Agreement are intended to or shall be
merged by reason of any deed transferring any interest in the Development Property and
any such deed shall not be deemed to affect or impair the provisions and covenants of
this Agreement.
18. Titles of Articles and Sections. Any titles of the several parts, Articles, and Sections
of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded
in construing or interpreting any of its provisions.
19. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of whom shall constitute one and the same instrument.
20. Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the state of Minnesota without regard to its conflict of laws
provisions. Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of this Agreement shall be
heard in the state or federal courts of Minnesota, and all parties to this Agreement waive
any objection to the jurisdiction of these courts, whether based on convenience or
otherwise.
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21. Waiver. The failure of any party to take any action or assert any right or remedy,
or the partial exercise by any party of any right or remedy, shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of such action, right, or remedy if the circumstances creating such action, right, or
remedy continue or repeat.
22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, with the other Loan Documents constitutes
the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to its subject matter and it
supersedes all prior contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings
of the parties pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement.
23. Separability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement and each
related document shall be interpreted so that it is valid under applicable law. If any
provision of this Agreement or any related document is to any extent found invalid by a
court or other governmental entity of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be
ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such
provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement or any other related document.
24. Immunity. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver by the Lender
of any immunities, defenses, or other limitations on liability to which the Lender is
entitled by law, including but not limited to the maximum monetary limits on liability
established by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466.
25. Other Matters. All representations and warranties contained in this Agreement
or in any other agreement between Borrower and Lender shall survive the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the creation and payment of any
indebtedness to Lender. Borrower waives notice of the acceptance of this Agreement by
Lender.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lender has caused this Agreement to be duly executed in its name
and behalf and Borrower has caused this Agreement to be duly executed in its name and behalf
as of the date first above written.
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EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1, AVA Addition, Wright County, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT B TO SECURITY AGREEMENT
Bridge Crane and (3) Runway (10) 3-ton Bridge Cranes and (3) Runways systems (rotating lights
and safety horns included)
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