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KITTITAS COUNTY AIRPORT ADJUSTMENT OF RENTAL:After the fifth year,the Lessor shall have the right to increase rental rates,as outlined above.After the tenth year,the Lessor shall have the right to increase rental rates,provided that the annual rental rate shall not increase to more than 5%of the previous year's annual rental rate,effective at the beginning of the tenth, fifteenth and twentieth year of this lease. The appraised value of land and improvements shall be as determined by the Kittitas County Assessor according to the last previous appraisal. If the Lessee does not agree with the proposed rental rates for the subsequent five year term,the Lessee may request arbitration.If the Lessee elects to arbitrate,the Lessee shall select one arbitrator and the Lessor shall select one arbitrator and the two so chosen shall select a third arbitrator.The arbitrators shall have the authority to increase the rent or continue the previous rental rate,and both parties shall be bound by the decision of the arbitrators.The cost of arbitration shall be borne by the Lessee. LEASEHOLD TAX:In addition to any rental herein provided,the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the leasehold tax as set forth by the State of Washington in Chapter 61,Laws of 1976,Second Executive Session (R.C.W.82.29A)or as amended.The tax shall be due and payable at the same time the rental charged herein is due and payable. FIRE PROTECTIONASSESSMENT:In addition to any rental herein provided,the Lessee shall pay an annual fee which shall be in lieu of taxes for fire protection services,a sum equal to $1.00 (plus any special levies of the Fire District which has received voter approval)per $1,000.00 of appraised value of land and improvements of the leased premises.The value of the leased premises shall be determined by the Kittitas County Assessor.This fee shall be due annually each and every year during the term and shall be due and payable on the 1st day of March of each year.In the event the premises are leased for only a portion of a year,the amount shall be prorated. UTILITIES:The Lessee shall pay for extension of and all utility services supplied to the premises.Any such extensions shall be subject to the advance review of the Lessor. PURPOSE:The Lessee shall utilize the premises primarily for an aircraft hangar for non-commercial aircraft storage and maintenance at least seven (7)months out of each calendar year.The land and any improvements are for non-commercial uses only,Lessee shall not conduct any type of commercial activity from said premises,without first obtaining the prior written approval of the Department of Public Works. RULES AND REGULATIONS:The Lessee agrees to comply with all pertinent rules and regulations of the federal,state and local governments,as well as the rules, regulations,ordinances,and minimum standards of the Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field),as are presently in effect and may in the future be adopted.The rules,regulations, ordinances and minimum standards of the Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field)are made a part of this Agreement and shall have the same effect as though written herein.A copy of RATCLIFF LEASE PAGE 2