In consideration for the Base Services provided by MCRLP hereunder (including use of Shared Assets and Service Delivery Employees) and all Additional Services provided by MCRLP hereunder that the Parties have agreed in accordance with Section 1.1(b)  will not increase the Services Fee, the Partnership shall pay to MCRLP the aggregate sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per year, in twelve equal monthly payments of eighty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents ($83,333.33), commencing on the Effective Date and continuing until termination of this Agreement, with an annual three percent (3%) increase each year thereafter during the Services Period (the “ Base Services Fee ”).  In consideration for any Additional Services provided by MCRLP hereunder for which the Parties have agreed to an increase in the Services Fee in accordance with Section 1.1(b) , the Partnership shall pay to MCRLP, in twelve equal monthly payments, the amount agreed by the Parties for such Additional Services (the “ Additional Services Fee ” and, together with the Base Services Fee, the “ Services Fee ”).  The Services Fee shall be paid on a monthly basis in advance.