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DocuSign Envelope ID:9BFA37E2-D334-4AF6-BE2F-3DEC4FCCF3C4 <br /> j. True Lease: County's Purchase Order(s) reflects an arrangement between Provider and <br /> County which is a true lease, and not a sale, of those items specified in the Purchase <br /> Order("Equipment"). Title to the Equipment shall remain at all times with Provider. The <br /> Equipment is and shall remain personal property. <br /> k. Maintenance of Equipment: County shall maintain and keep the Equipment in good <br /> repair and safe operating condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and is responsible <br /> for maintenance in accordance with the terms of the Williams Scotsman Service Guide <br /> delivered with the Equipment. Upon delivery, the Equipment is accepted by the County <br /> unless Provider is notified of a defect or deficiency within forty-eight (48) hours of <br /> delivery. <br /> 1. Term: The term of this Lease begins on the date of delivery, is subject to a minimum <br /> lease term, and ends when the Equipment is returned to Provider. At the end of the term <br /> stated in the purchase order, this agreement is extended on a month-to-month basis until <br /> the Equipment is returned to Provider (the "Extension Period"). During the Extension <br /> Period, the Provider has the right, upon thirty(30) days' notice to County, to increase the <br /> Rate Per Month and/or the knockdown and return freight charges to Provider's then <br /> prevailing rate. <br /> in. Rent, Fees And Taxes: Rent commences as of the delivery date. Subject to the terms and <br /> conditions herein County shall pay all rental payments and other fees, taxes or payments <br /> due hereunder as and when due without prior notice or demand. County shall pay, or <br /> shall reimburse Provider for, any sales, use and personal property taxes related to the <br /> leased Equipment, its value, use, or operation, (except for Provider's income tax)., <br /> including storage related charges attributable to delayed delivery and/or installation of <br /> the Equipment required and/or requested by County. County will cooperate with <br /> Provider in preparing and filing tax returns related to the Equipment. <br /> n. LATE CHARGES: ANY AMOUNTS NOT PAID WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS OF <br /> THE DUE DATE SET FORTH ON THE INVOICE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO AN <br /> INTEREST CHARGE OF 1'/z% PER MONTH OR THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT <br /> PERMITTED BY LAW, WHICHEVER IS LOWER, OF THE AMOUNT IN <br /> ARREARS FOR THE PERIOD SUCH AMOUNT REMAINS UNPAID PLUS <br /> AN ADMINISTRATIVE LATE CHARGE OF $35.00 PER MONTH FOR EACH <br /> MONTH THE INVOICE REMAINS UNPAID. <br /> o. ELECTRONIC BILLING STATEMENTS ARE THE OFFICIAL BILLING METHOD <br /> USED BY PROVIDER. IF COUNTY REQUIRES A PAPER INVOICE, COUNTY <br /> WILL MAKE SUCH REQUEST IN WRITING TO PROVIDER AND WILL AGREE <br /> TO PAY PROVIDER A $10.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE PER PAPER INVOICE. <br /> PROVIDER'S PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD IS AUTOMATED CLEARING <br /> HOUSE ("ACH"). IF COUNTY PAYS BY CHECK, COUNTY AGREES THAT <br /> PROVIDER MAY ADD A CHECK PROCESSING FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF <br /> $10.00 TO COUNTY'S ACCOUNT. IF COUNTY PAYS BY CHECK OR ACH AND <br /> THE BANK RETURNS THE CHECK OR ACH DEBIT TO PROVIDER UNPAID, <br /> COUNTY AGREES THAT PROVIDER MAY ADD A RETURNED CHECK FEE OR <br /> Revised 12/18 <br /> 8 <br />