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AGENDA REPORT BY: �- -` ,
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director
DATE: February 20, 2018 (CC Special Meeting of 2/21/2018)
SUBJECT: Consider Mutual Release and Pre-Litigation Settlement Agreement
between The Bennett Partnership and the City of Moorpark
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On October 25, 2006, the City and Manuel Asadurian, Jr. entered into a Settlement
Agreement in connection with the City's construction of a street widening and
improvement project along Princeton Avenue. The Settlement Agreement also
addressed unpermitted uses on property at 14110 Princeton Avenue and their
encroachment onto adjacent City-owned property and the unimproved La Falda Avenue
right-of-way, which bi-sects the property. This Settlement Agreement was recorded and
binding on successors in ownership of the property at 14110 Princeton Avenue. On
October 26, 2006, The Bennett Partnership purchased the property.
For years, The Bennett Partnership did not take any action to address the terms of the
2006 Settlement Agreement and deadlines for performance specified in the Settlement
Agreement had passed. As a result, on May 8, 2015, the City and The Bennett
Partnership entered in to an Exchange Agreement and Mutual Escrow Instructions
(Attachment 2) to update expired terms of the 2006 Settlement Agreement in order to
effectuate the transfer to the City of road right of way in fee, a landscape easement, and
an access and maintenance easement, or temporary construction easement from the
14110 Princeton Avenue property owned by The Bennett Partnership and to transfer to
The Bennett Partnership portions of adjacent real property owned by the City. In
addition, on April 26, 2017, the City and The Bennett Partnership entered into a License
Agreement for Use of City-Owned Property for Access that authorized the use of City-
owned property, including the La Falda Avenue right of way and to provide access to
the 10,850 square foot real property purchased from the City by The Bennett
Partnership.
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The Bennett Partnership has still not fulfilled some of the terms of the 2015 Exchange
Agreement, including the removal of unpermitted uses and the obtaining of an Industrial
Planned Development (IPD) Permit. On September 18, 2017, The Bennett Partnership
filed an application with CITY for IPD Permit No. 2017-02. These plans include the use
of the property for their Fence Factory business, which they are proposing to relocate
from its current location in Agoura Hills. This application was rejected by the
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Community Development Department as incomplete on October 18, 2017 due to
municipal code violations relating to continuing unpermitted uses on the property and
incomplete plans. The Bennett Partnership now has initiated the removal of
unpermitted uses from the property; however, at least one tenant with an unpermitted
use has not cooperated in leaving the site. The unpermitted use of this property
remains as the only outstanding item that makes the application for IPD Permit No.
2017-02 incomplete.
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The Bennett Partnership has requested to be allowed to immediately begin moving its
Fence Factory business on to the property as the business must be removed from the
Agoura Hills location by April 30, 2018. Given the unpermitted business still on the
property and the time needed to advertise and hold public hearings before both the
Planning Commission and City Council, Community Development staff is unable to
process IPD Permit application in time to allow Fence Factory to move on to the site
and open for business by April 30, 2018.
The attached draft Mutual Release and Pre-Litigation Settlement Agreement would
allow the Fence Factory business to occupy the site on a temporary basis with a
Temporary Use Permit until a decision is made on the IPD Permit application, and it
sets forth new deadlines for compliance with all the uncompleted terms of the 2015
Exchange Agreement, except for those dependent on the Princeton Avenue widening
project. Performance would be supported by a $20,000.00 payment for past City
expenses related to the agreement and $100,000 cash deposit which would be
refunded upon compliance with the terms of the agreement. In summary, The Bennett
Partnership would have to perform the following:
1. By February 28, 2018, pay $120,000 in cash or cashier's check Deposit Payment
to City.
2. By February 28, 2018, submit TUP Application to City for Temporary Occupancy
of PROPERTY by Fence Factory for Sales and Equipment Rentals. Comply with
all Conditions of TUP upon issuance.
3. By March 1, 2018, all taxable sales occurring on the property shall be reported to
the State as occurring in Moorpark and proof shall be provided to the Community
Development Director.
4. By March 22, 2018, remove all tenants, all stored items, all unclaimed items, all
equipment, all materials, all stored or parked vehicles, operating or not, and all
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vehicle parts from property that are not a part of the IPD Permit Application and
abate any other code compliance violations on the site. In case tenant violates
notification to vacate and court action is needed, tenant must be off property no
later than October 22, 2018.
5. Maintain Business Registrations with City for all uses on site.
6. Bennett, Fence Factory and any other entity on the Property shall terminate all
uses, vehicle and material storage within thirty (30) days of decision on IPD
Permit No. 2017-02 if IPD Permit denied.
7. Complete all conditions of approval, including completion of all on-site and off-
site improvements associated with IPD Permit by December 31, 2018.
8. Comply with any other terms of the May 8, 2015 Exchange Agreement, the
License Agreement and the terms of the recorded Grant Deeds and temporary
construction easements between the parties, not modified by this Agreement.
9. All buildings on the site shall comply with applicable local and California Building
Codes prior to occupancy.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Authorize City Manager to sign Mutual Release and Pre-Litigation Settlement
Agreement, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. 2015 Exchange Agreement
2. Draft Mutual Release and Pre-Litigation Settlement Agreement
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CC ATTACHMENT I
APNs 513-0-022-095, 105 & 125 (Owner—City of Moorpark)
APN 513-0-022-015(Owner—Bennett)
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
This EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
("A reement°) is made and entered into on •this 1:3441 day of
, 2015, by and between the CITY OF MOORPARK, a municipal
corpora ion ("City") and THE BENNETT PARTNERSHIP, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
("Bennett"), and constitutes an agreement to exchange certain real property interests
between the Parties and the Parties' joint escrow instructions directed to Camarillo
Escrow Company ("Escrow Holder").
RECITALS
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A. The City of Moorpark ("City") and Manuel Asadurian, Jr. ("Asadurian")
entered into a Settlement Agreement on-October 25, 2006 ("Settlement Agreement") in
connection with the City's construction of a street widening and improvement project
along Princeton Avenue(hereafter"Project").
B. The Settlement Agreement involved certain real properties owned by
Asadurian, which are identified as Ventura County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 513-0-
022-015 and 513-0-040-105. It also involved the City-owned real property known as
"Parcel A", which is a portion of the real property identified as Ventura County
Assessor's Parcel Number 513-0-022-105, and Parcel "B", which is commonly known
as La Falda Avenue. Parcel "A" and Parcel "B" are depicted on Exhibit 1. to the
Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement is attached as Attachment 1 hereto
and is incorporated herein by this reference.
C. On October 26, 2006, Bennett purchased from Asadurian that certain real
property identified as APN 513-0-022-015, subject to the Settlement Agreement.
Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the City and Asadurian agreed to the following
transfers of real property interests:
i. Asadurian agreed to sell to the City a road right of way in fee, a
landscape easement, access and maintenance easement, and a temporary
construction easement. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the City agreed to (a)
sell to Asadurian Parcel A in fee, subject to a reservation in favor of the City for a slope
easement and landscape easement for future construction purposes and (b) authorize
Asadurian to use Parcel B (La Falda Avenue) pursuant to a License Agreement.
ii. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the City and Asadurian
agreed that the City would obtain fair market value appraisals of the subject property
rights described in the Settlement Agreement and that they would each accept the fair
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market values set forth in the appraisals. The City and Asadurian also agreed to
transfer to each other the subject property interests free and clear of any monetary
encumbrances.
D. Asadurian did not transfer to the City the road right of way in fee,
landscape easement, access and maintenance easement, or temporary construction
easement on that certain real property identified as APN 513-0-022-015 prior to
conveying that property to Bennett. The City seeks to construct the Project.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Agreement is to implement the transfer of the real
property interests set forth in the Settlement Agreement and to update the completion
dates of certain obligations of Bennett under the Settlement Agreement.
E. The City will use an approximate 2,697 square foot portion of the City-
owned property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 513-0-022-105 to construct the
public street and related improvements in connection with the Project. The City has
determined, however, that it can construct the Project with a reservation of a temporary
construction easement on Assessor's Parcel Number 513-0-022-105 in place of the
reservation of the slope easement and landscape maintenance easement that the City
reserved in the Settlement Agreement. Accordingly, the City and Bennett agree to
modify the Settlement Agreement as set forth below to effect the transfers of the
following real property interests in place of the real property interests contemplated in
the Settlement Agreement:
i. City Sale Property. At the Close of Escrow, as defined below, the
City shall transfer to Bennett the following real property interests (referred to collectively
below as the "City Sale Property") described more particularly on Attachment 2 to this
Agreement, which is incorporated herein by this reference:
• An approximate 10,850 square foot portion of the real property
identified as Ventura County Tax Assessor's Parcel Number 513-0-
022-105 in fee described more particularly on Exhibit "A" and
depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 2 to this Agreement, which is
incorporated herein by this reference. The City expressly reserves
in favor of the City an approximate 5,265 square foot temporary
construction easement for the construction of the Project. The City
will use this 5,265 square foot temporary construction easement to
construct the Project; to install landscaping; to make minor physical
changes to the slope and grade in the 5,265 square foot area; and
to demolish a structure and two foundation pads located in the
5,265 square foot area. The approximate 5,265 square foot
temporary construction easement that the City is reserving in favor
of itself is described more particularly on Exhibit "B" and depicted
on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 2 to this Agreement, and incorporated
herein by this reference.
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ii. Bennett Sale Properties, At the Close of Escrow, as defined below,
Bennett shall transfer to the City the following real property interests (referred to
collectively below as the "Bennett Sale Properties") described more particularly on
Attachment 3 to this Agreement, which is incorporated herein by this reference:
• An approximate 7,146 square foot area in fee for public street
purposes, and all uses necessary or convenient thereto described
more particularly on Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to
Attachment 3 to this Agreement, and incorporated herein by this
reference. °
• An approximate 5,560 square foot temporary construction
easement to facilitate the City's construction of the Project. The
City will use the temporary construction easement to facilitate the
construction of a retaining wall for the Project. The City will also
use the 5,560 square foot temporary construction easement to
complete minor grading in this area as part of the Project. The City
will remove the existing driveway, fencing and pavement from the
approximate 5,560 square foot temporary construction easement
area. The approximate 5,560 square foot temporary construction
easement is described more particularly on Exhibit"B" and depicted
on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 3 to this Agreement, and incorporated
herein by this reference.
F. Except as set forth in this Agreement, the Parties are not modifying any
other terms of the Settlement Agreement. Except as set forth in this Agreement, no
additional compensation shall be paid by either party in consideration of the changes
described in this Recital E.
Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the City and Bennett agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Exchange of Properties.
a. Conveyance of City Sale Property to Bennett. In exchange for the
conveyance by Bennett to the City of the Bennett Sale Properties, the City hereby
agrees to convey to Bennett the City Sale Property discussed above in Recital E.i. and
described more particularly on Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 2
to this Agreement. As set forth above in Recital E.i., the City expressly reserves in favor
of the City an approximate 5,265 square foot temporary construction easement for the
construction of the Project. The City will use this 5,265 square foot temporary
construction easement to construct the Project; to install landscaping; to make minor
physical changes to the slope and grade in the 5,265 square foot area; and to demolish
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a structure and two foundation pads located in the 5,265 square foot area. The
approximate 5,265 square foot temporary construction easement is described more
particularly on Exhibit "B" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 2 to this
Agreement.
b. Conveyance of Bennett Sale Properties to City. In exchange for
the conveyance by the City to Bennett of the City Sale Property, Bennett hereby agrees
to convey to the City the Bennett Sale Properties described above in Recital E.ii. The
Bennett Sale Properties include (i) an approximate 7,146 square foot area in fee for
public street purposes, and all uses necessary or convenient thereto described more
particularly on Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 3 to this
Agreement, and (ii) an approximate 5,560 square foot temporary construction easement
described more particularly on Exhibit "B" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 3
to this Agreement to facilitate the City's construction of the Project. The City will use the
5,560 square foot temporary construction easement to to construct the Project; to install
landscaping; to make minor physical changes to the slope and grade, and to construct a
retaining wall.
2. Consideration.
a. Consideration for Bennett Sale Property. As consideration for
Bennett's conveyance to the City of the Bennett Sale Properties, the City shall, at the
Close of Escrow (as defined below in Section 5.b.):
i. Convey the City Sale Property to Bennett by executing and
delivering to Escrow Holder a Grant Deed conveying the City Sale Property with the
reservation in favor of the City of the approximate 5,265 square foot temporary
construction easement in the form attached hereto as Attachment 4, which is
incorporated herein by this reference.
ii. Pay to Bennett the total sum of One Hundred Thirty-five
Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-four Dollars ($135,634.00) for the Bennett Sale
Properties. This sum includes the payment for the fair market value of the Bennett Sale
Properties, payment for the loss, replacement and moving of any improvements, except
for the mobilehome used as an office that is located within the approximate 5,560
square foot temporary construction easement area that the City will protect in place
during the construction of the Project. The City's payment of the $135,634.00 is subject
to the deduction of the amount of the Bennett Cash Payment (as defined in Section
2.b.). Said sums shall be paid by the City at the Close of Escrow (as defined below in
Section 5.b.).
iii. Enter into a License Agreement with Bennett in the form
attached hereto as Attachment 5 authorizing Bennett to use Parcels B and F, which are
depicted as access roadways on Exhibit 1 to Attachment 1 to this Agreement.
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1 b. Consideration for City Sale Property. As consideration for the
City's conveyance to Bennett of the City Sale Property and Bennett's use of City
Parcels B and F pursuant to the License Agreement described in Section 2.a.iii.,
Bennett shall, at the Close of Escrow (as defined below in Section 5.b.):
i. Convey the Bennett Sale Properties _to the City by (a)
executing.and delivering to Escrow Holder a Grant Deed in the form attached hereto as
Attachment 6 conveying to the City in fee the approximate 7,146 square foot area
described on Exhibit A and depicted on Exhibit C to Attachment 3 to this Agreement for
public street purposes and all uses necessary or convenient thereto; and (b) executing
and delivering to Escrow Holder a Grant of Temporary Construction Easement in the
form attached hereto as Attachment 7 conveying to the City the approximate 5,560
square foot temporary construction easement to facilitate the construction of the Project.
Attachments 6 and 7 are incorporated herein by this reference.
ii. Pay to the City the sum of Three Hundred Twenty-two
Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-eight Dollars and Seventy-four Cents ($322,238.74)
("Bennett Cash Payment"), consisting of the following components: (a) One Hundred
Ninety-five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($195,300.00) for the fair market value of
the City Sale Property, replacement and moving of any improvements; (b)Twenty-Two
Thousand Five Hundred ($22,500) for the cost of the six-foot tall screen wall described
below in Section 3; (c) 7 % cents per square foot per month for the rental amounts due
City by Asadurian, and Asadurian's successor-in-interest, commencing on October 25,
2006 up to the Close of Escrow for the rental of the approximate 10,850 square foot City
Sale Property, which rental was converted to a month-to-month rental upon the
holdover by Asadurian and Asadurian's successor-in-interest on the City Sale Property
(said rental amount is One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars and
Seventy-four Cents ($104,430.74) as of March 31, 2015); and (d) Eight Dollars ($8.00)
for the unpaid license fee ($1.00 per year due annually commencing October 25, 2006
through October 25, 2014) due to City by Asadurian and Asadurian's successor-in-
interest. Bennett shall pay the above sums in favor of the City at the Close of Escrow
(as defined below in Section 6.b.).
3. Modifications to Settlement Agreement.
a. Screening Wall and Improvements.
i. Screening Wall. In lieu of Bennett constructing the 8-foot
high screen wall required in Paragraph 1.j. of the Settlement Agreement, the Parties
agree to modify the Settlement Agreement to expressly authorize the City to build a 6-
foot high screen wall as part of the construction of the Project and that the City shall
recapture the estimated cost of $22,500 from Bennett during Escrow. This sum is
described above in Section 2.b.ii.(b).
ii. City's Construction of Improvements. City shall further
construct and install the curb, gutter, sidewalk and street improvements pursuant to
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Paragraph 1.k. of the Settlement Agreement. Bennett shall pay to the City the cost of
those improvements as provided in Section 1.k. of the Settlement Agreement within 15
calendar days of receiving an invoice from the City for the City's costs of installation of
the curb, gutter, sidewalk and street improvements in accordance with Paragraph 1.k. of
the Settlement Agreement.
b. Business Registration. Within 30 calendar days from the Effective
Date of this Agreement, Bennett shall pay or cause to be paid a business registration for
all uses on real property identified as APN 513-0-022-015 determined to be legal and
thus authorized to be on said property by the City.
c. Industrial Planned Development Permit, Pursuant to the
Settlement Agreement, Bennett's predecessor-in-interest sought to obtain approval of
an Industrial Planned Development Permit (IPD) to establish the development and use
rights of the Property and Parcel A. The time period for processing the IPD under the
Settlement Agreement has lapsed. Accordingly, modifications to the time periods set
forth in the Settlement Agreement are required. Within 60 calendar days of the
Effective Date of this Agreement, Bennett shall submit to the City an Industrial Planned
Development Permit (IPD) with all accompanying plans and documents. Bennett shall
diligently pursue the IPD Permit application to completion in accordance with the Permit
Streamlining Act.
i. Unless outdoor storage is approved by the City on the real
property identified as APN 513-0-022-015 or on Parcel A, Bennett shall remove and
cease all outdoor storage on said parcels within (a) one year of the effective date of this
Agreement, or(b) the.approval of the IPD Permit, whichever occurs first.
ii. If the IPD is approved by the City, Bennett shall complete the
construction and implementation of the conditions of the IPD within three years of the
date of the City's approval of said IPD. If Bennett fails to complete the construction and
implementation of the conditions of the IPD within three years of the effective date of the
City's approval of the IPD, Bennett shall be deemed noncompliant and shall remove
from the real property identified as APN 513-0-022-015 and on Parcel A all uses
authorized by the IPD.
4. Driveway Access. In accordance with the Settlement Agreement, if
Bennett has not constructed a new improved driveway access along Parcel F prior to
construction of the Project, then the City shall design and construct said new improved
driveway access, at its sole cost and expense.
5. Terms of Temporary Construction Easements.
a. Duration of Temporary Construction Easements. The City shall
have the right to enter, use and possess the following temporary construction
easements to construct the Project 30 calendar days after the date that the City mails
the Notice of Commencement of Construction of the Project to Bennett at the address
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listed herein: (i) 5,560 square foot temporary construction easement described on
described on Exhibit "B" and depicted on Exhibit"C" to Attachment 3 to this Agreement,
and (ii) the approximate 5,265 square foot temporary construction easement that it is
reserving in favor of itself described on Exhibit "B" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to
Attachment 2 to this Agreement. The City's right to use these temporary construction
easements shall terminate on the date that the City records the Notice of Completion of
Construction for the Project.
b. Restoration by City of Temporary Construction Easements. City
shall generally restore the temporary construction easement areas described above in
Section 5.a. to as close as possible to the pre-construction condition of these areas.
Bennett, however, agrees and acknowledges that these temporary construction
easements will have permanent minor grading and topography changes in the after
condition as a result of the construction of the Project. The City will construct the
Project and make these permanent changes to the temporary construction easements
areas in accordance with the street improvement plans for the Project. Bennett further
agrees and acknowledges that the temporary construction easement areas will not be
returned to their pre-construction condition after the City completes the construction of
the Project.
c. Removal by Bennett of Personal Property from Temporary
Construction Easements. Bennett agrees to remove any personal property, including
mobilehomes and vehicles, from the Temporary Construction Easements within 30 days
after Notice of Commencement of Construction is sent to Bennett at the address listed
herein. City agrees to protect in place during construction the mobilehome currently
utilized as an office by Bennett on Assessor's Parcel Number 513-0-022-015.
6. Opening and Close of Escrow.
a. Opening of Escrow. For the purposes of this Agreement, the
escrow ("Escrow") shall be deemed opened (the "Opening of Escrow") on the date
Escrow Holder receives a copy.of this Agreement fully executed by City and Bennett.
Escrow Holder shall promptly notify City and Bennett in writing of the date of the
Opening of Escrow. City and Bennett may agree to execute, deliver and be bound by
supplemental escrow instructions; provided, however, that no such supplemental
escrow instructions shall be inconsistent or in conflict with, amend or supersede any
portion of this Agreement. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of
such instruments and the terms of this Agreement, then the terms of this Agreement
shall control.
b. Close of Escrow. For purposes of this Agreement, the "Close of
Escrow" shall be the date that the City Deed, Bennett Deed and Bennett Grant of
Temporary Construction Easement (as defined below in Section 9) are recorded
pursuant to applicable law in the Official Records of the County of Ventura, California.
Unless changed in writing by the City and Bennett, and provided all of City's
Contingencies (as defined below) and Bennett's Contingencies (as defined below) have
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been satisfied or waived in writing by the City and Bennett, respectively, the Close of
Escrow shall occur sixty-days after the Opening of Escrow ("Outside Closing Date");
provided, however, that if either the City or Bennett is not prepared for the Close of
Escrow, the Outside Closing Date shall automatically be extended by 15 business days.
In no event shall the Close of Escrow occur after the Outside Closing Date unless a
later date is mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties. This Agreement shall
automatically terminate if the Close of Escrow has not occurred on or before, the
Outside Closing Date, or later date extended by the Parties.
7. Title and Title Insurance. Upon the Opening of Escrow, Escrow Holder
will obtain and issue title commitments for the City Sale Property and the Bennett Sale
Properties. Escrow Holder will also request two copies each of all instruments identified
as exceptions on said title commitments. Upon receipt of the foregoing, Escrow Holder
will deliver these instruments and the title commitments to the City and Bennett.
Escrow Holder will insure the City's fee interest in the approximate 7,146 square foot
portion of the Bennett Sale Properties described on Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit
"C" to Attachment 3 to this Agreement at the Close of Escrow by a CLTA Owners'
Standard of Policy Insurance ("City Policy"). Escrow Holder will insure Bennett's fee
interest in the approximate 10,850 square foot City Sale Property described on Exhibit
"A" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 2 to this Agreement at the Close of
Escrow by a CLTA Owners' Standard of Policy insurance ("Bennett Policy"). The City
Policy and the Bennett Policy provided for pursuant to this Section will insure,
respectively, (i) the City's interest in the Bennett Sale Properties and (ii) Bennett's
interest in the City Sale Property. free and clear of all liens, restrictions and
encumbrances, subject only to the following permitted conditions of title ("Permitted title
Exceptions"):
a. General and special real property taxes for the then current tax
fiscal year that are a lien not then due and payable;
b. The applicable zoning, building and development of any regulations
of any municipality, county, state or federal jurisdiction affecting the Property;
c. Public rights of way and utility easements of record; and
d. Those non-monetary exceptions as provided below for the Bennett
Sale Properties and the City Sale Property.
i. Bennett Sale Properties. Those non-monetary exceptions
approved by the City regarding the Bennett Sale Properties within ten (10) business
days after the date the City receives the title commitment and legible copies of all
instruments noted as exceptions therein. If the City unconditionally disapproves any
such exceptions, Escrow will thereupon terminate, all funds deposited therein by the
City will be refunded to the City (less City's share of escrow cancellation charges), and
this Agreement will have no further force or effect. If the City conditionally disapproves
any such exceptions, then Bennett will use Bennett's best efforts to cause such
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exceptions to be removed by the Close of Escrow. If such conditionally disapproved
non-monetary exceptions are not removed by the Close of Escrow, the City may, at the
City's option, either accept the Bennett Sale Properties subject to such encumbrances,
or terminate the Escrow and receive a refund of all funds deposited into Escrow by the
City (less City's share of escrow cancellation charges), if any, and this Agreement will
thereupon be of no further force or effect. At the Close of Escrow, the City's interest in
the Bennett Sale Properties will be free and clear of all monetary encumbrances.
ii. City Sale Property. Those non-monetary exceptions
approved by Bennett regarding the City Sale Property within ten (10) business days
after the date Bennett receives the title commitment and legible copies of all instruments
noted as exceptions therein. If Bennett unconditionally disapproves any such
exceptions, Escrow will thereupon terminate, all funds deposited therein by Bennett will
be refunded to Bennett (less Bennett's share of escrow cancellation charges), and this
Agreement will have no further force or effect. If Bennett conditionally disapproves any
such exceptions, then the City will use the City's best efforts to cause such exceptions
to be removed by the Close of Escrow. If such conditionally disapproved non-monetary
exceptions are not removed by the Close of Escrow, Bennett may, at Bennett's option,
either accept the City Sale Property subject to such encumbrances, or terminate the
Escrow and receive a refund of all funds deposited into Escrow by Bennett (less
Bennett's share of escrow cancellation charges), if any, and this Agreement will
thereupon be of no further force or effect. At the Close of Escrow, Bennett's interest in
the City Sale Property will be free and clear of all monetary encumbrances.
8. Deposit into Escrow of Funds Described in Section 2.
a. The City covenants and agrees to deposit the funds described in
Section 2.a.ii. with Escrow Holder within 15 business days after the date this Agreement
is fully executed by the Parties.
b. Bennett covenants and agrees to deposit the funds described in
Section 2.b.ii. with Escrow Holder within 15 business days after the date this Agreement
is fully executed by the Parties.
9. Deposit of Documents in Escrow by Parties.
a. Deposit of City Documents. On or before the Close of Escrow, the
City shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with Escrow Holder the following items,
duly executed and, where appropriate, acknowledged ("City's Delivered Items"):
i. City Grant Deed. The Grant Deed conveying in fee to
Bennett the approximate 10,850 square foot area subject to the City's reservation of an
approximate 5,265 square foot temporary construction easement in the form attached
hereto as Attachment 4 ("City Grant Deed").
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ii. FIRPTA. The Certification of Non-Foreign Status in
accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 1445 (the "City FIRPTA Certificate").
iii. 593-C Form. A Withholding Exception Certificate (Form
593(c)) as contemplated by California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 18662 (the
"City Withholding").
iv. Authority. Such evidence of City's authority and
authorization to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Close of Escrow as
may be reasonably requested by Bennett and/or the Title Company.
v. Further Documents, Funds or Items. Any other documents,
funds or items, including, but not limited to, funds sufficient to pay for the City's Costs
(as defined below in Section 14.a.), reasonably required for the Close of Escrow.
b. Bennett's Deliveries to Escrow Holder. On or before the Close of
Escrow, Bennett shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, with Escrow Holder the
following items, duly executed and, where appropriate, acknowledged ("Bennett's
Delivered Items"):
i. Bennett Grant Deed. The Grant Deed conveying to the City
in fee the 7,146 square foot area of the Bennett Sale Properties in the form attached
hereto as Attachment 6 ("Bennett Grant Deed").
ii. Bennett Grant of Temporary Construction Easement. The
Grant of Temporary Construction Easement to the City granting to the City the
approximate 5,560 square foot temporary construction easement on the Bennett Sale
Properties in the form attached hereto as Attachment 7 ("Bennett Grant of Temporary
Construction Easement").
iii. FIRPTA. The Certification of Non-Foreign Status in
accordance with Internal Revenue Code section 1445 (the "Bennett FIRPTA
Certificate").
iv. 593-C Form. A Withholding Exception Certificate (Form
593(c)) as contemplated by California Revenue and Taxation Code § 18662 (the
"Bennett Withholding").
v. Authority. Such evidence of Bennett's authority and
authorization to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Close of Escrow as
may be reasonably requested by City and/or the Title Company.
vi. Further Documents, Funds or Items. Any other documents,
funds or items, including, but not limited to funds sufficient to pay for Bennett's costs (as
defined below) reasonably required for the Close of Escrow.
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10. The City's Due Diligence Contingency.
a. Due Diligence, The City's obligation to acquire the Bennett Sale
Properties and Bennett's obligations to convey the Bennett Sale Properties to the City
are contingent upon the City determining, in the exercise of its sole and absolute
discretion, that it is satisfied with its due diligence of all aspects of the Bennett Sale
Properties ("City Due Diligence Contingency").
b. Properly Documents. Within ten business days after the Execution
Date, Bennett shall provide to the City copies of any and all information regarding the
Bennett Sale Properties in Bennett's possession or control, including but not limited to
the following: soil reports, environmental or hazardous waste studies, engineering
studies or any other studies or reports relating to the physical condition of the property
or any agreements relating to the physical condition or use and development of the
Bennett Sale Properties, if any ("Bennett Sale Properties Documents").
c. Right of Access. The City and its agents, employees and
designees shall be afforded reasonable access and entry onto the Bennett Sale
Properties during the Due Diligence Period to conduct such studies, tests, inspections
and other investigations as determined by the City in its sole and absolute discretion in
order to fully investigate the Bennett Sale Properties. All such studies, tests,
inspections and other investigations shall occur at the City's sole cost and expense.
The City shall provide Bennett with at least two business days' advance written notice
prior to entering upon the Bennett Sale Properties for such purposes. The City shall
indemnify, defend and hold Bennett harmless from any claim, liability, loss or expense
asserted against Bennett or the Bennett Sale Properties in connection with the City's or
its agents', employees' and designees' entry on the Bennett Sale Properties for such
purposes, and, so long as this Agreement has not been terminated by the City due to
Bennett's nonperformance, the City shall provide Bennett, at no cost to Bennett, copies
of all reports issued in connection with the tests, studies, inspections and/or other
investigations conducted by the City on the Bennett Sale Properties.
d. Due Diligence Period. The City shall have 30 calendar days from
the Execution Date ("City Due Diligence Period") within which to determine the City's
satisfaction in its'sole and absolute discretion with the City Due Diligence Contingency.
If the City is not satisfied with the City Due Diligence Contingency within the City Due
Diligence Period, the City may terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice of
such termination to Bennett on or before the expiration of the City Due Diligence Period,
in which case all of the Parties' rights and obligations hereunder(other than those which
are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof) shall terminate as
well. Upon such termination, each party shall promptly take any and all actions
necessary to cancel Escrow and to cause any documents or monies deposited therein
to be returned to the depositing party. If the City does not provide written notice of
termination of this Agreement within the City Due Diligence Period, the City Due
Diligence Contingency shall be deemed to have been satisfied and waived, and this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
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e. Condition of the Bennett Sale Properties. The satisfaction and
waiver of the City Due Diligence Contingency shall constitute the City's determination
that it is satisfied with its investigation of the condition of the Bennett Sale Properties
and all material facts bearing on its acquisition of the Bennett Sale Properties. Except
for Bennett's express representations and warranties under this Agreement, the City will
acquire the Bennett Sale Properties "AS IS", with any and all faults and defects.
11. Bennett's Due Diligence Contingency.
a. Due Diligence. Bennett's obligation to acquire the City Sale
Property and the City's obligations to convey the City Sale Property to Bennett are
contingent upon Bennett determining, in the exercise of its sole and absolute discretion,
that it is satisfied with its due diligence of all aspects of the City Sale Property ("Bennett
Due Diligence.Contingency").
b. Property Documents. Within ten business days after the Execution
Date, the City shall provide to Bennett copies of any and all information regarding the
City Sale Property in the City's possession or control, including but not limited to the
following: soil reports, environmental or hazardous waste studies, engineering studies
or any other studies or reports relating to the physical condition of the property or any
agreements relating to the physical condition or use and development of the City Sale
Property, if any("City Sale Property Documents").
c. Right of Access. Bennett and its agents, employees and designees
shall be afforded reasonable access and entry onto the City Sale Property during the
Due Diligence Period to conduct such studies, tests, inspections and other
investigations as determined by Bennett in its sole and absolute discretion in order to
fully investigate the City Sale Property. All such studies, tests, inspections and other
investigations shall occur at Bennett's sole cost and expense. Bennett shall provide the
City with at least two business days' advance written notice prior to entering upon the
City Sale Property for such purposes. Bennett shall indemnify, defend and hold the City
harmless from any claim, liability, loss or expense asserted against the City or the City
Sale Property in connection with Bennett's or its agents', employees' and designees'
entry on the City Sale Property for such purposes, and, so long as this Agreement has
not been terminated by Bennett due to the City's nonperformance, Bennett shall provide
the City, at no cost to the City, copies of all reports issued in connection with such
studies, tests, inspections and/or other investigations conducted by Bennett on the City
Sale Property.
d. Due Diligence Period. Bennett shall have 30 days from the
Execution Date ("Bennett Due Diligence Period") within which to determine Bennett's
satisfaction in its sole and absolute discretion with the Bennett Due Diligence
Contingency. If Bennett is not satisfied with the Bennett Due Diligence Contingency
within the Bennett Due Diligence Period, Bennett may terminate this Agreement by
delivering written notice of such termination to the City on or before the expiration of the
Bennett Due Diligence Period, in which case all of the Parties' rights and obligations
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hereunder (other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the
express terms hereof) shall terminate as well. Upon such termination, each party shall
promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel Escrow and to cause any
documents and monies deposited therein to be returned to the depositing party. If
Bennett does not provide written notice of termination of this Agreement within the
Bennett Due Diligence Period, the Bennett Due Diligence Contingency shall be deemed
• to have been satisfied and waived, and this Agreement shall continue in full force and
effect.
e. Condition of the City Sale Property. The satisfaction and waiver of
the Bennett Due Diligence Contingency shall constitute Bennett's determination that it is
satisfied with its investigation of the condition of the City Sale Property and all material
facts bearing on its acquisition of the City Sale Property. Except for the City's express
representations and warranties contained in this Agreement, Bennett will acquire the
City Sale Property"AS IS", with any and all faults and defects.
12. City's Conditions Precedent and Termination Right.
a. City's Conditions Precedent. The Close of Escrow and City's
obligation to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement are subject
to the timely satisfaction or written waiver of the following conditions precedent
(collectively, "City's Contingencies"), which are for City's benefit only.
Due Diligence Contingency. The City's Due Diligence
Contingency has been satisfied or waived.
ii. Title Policy. On or before the Close of Escrow, the Title
Company shall, upon payment of the Title Company's regularly scheduled premium,
have agreed to issue to City a CLTA standard coverage owner's policy of title insurance
naming City as the insured (such policy being referred to herein as the "City's Title
Policy") in the amount of the purchase price as noted in Section 2.a.ii showing fee title
to the approximate 7,146 square foot portion of the Bennett Sale Properties described
on Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 3 to this Agreement vested
solely in the City and subject only to the Permitted Title Exceptions and matters
affecting the Bennett Sale Properties created by or approved by the City.
iii. No Changes. As of the Close of Escrow, the physical
condition of the Bennett Property shall be substantially the same as the condition
existing as of the expiration of the City Due Diligence Period.
iv, Representations and Warranties. All representations and
warranties of Bennett contained in this Agreement shall be materially true and correct
as of the date made and as of the Close of Escrow with the same effect as if those
representations and warranties were made at and as of the Close of Escrow.
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v. No Default. As of the Close of Escrow, Bennett shall not be
in Default (as defined below).
b. Termination Right. Should any of City's Contingencies not be met,
City may, by written notice to Bennett, terminate this Agreement. in the event that this
Agreement is so terminated, any escrow, title or other cancellation fees shall be shared
equally by City and Bennett unless Bennett is in default hereunder, in which case
Bennett shall pay all such fees.
c. Waiver. The City may waive any of City's Contingencies.
13. Bennett's Conditions Precedent and Termination Right.
a. Bennett's Conditions Precedent. The Close of Escrow and
Bennett's obligation to consummate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement
are subject to the timely satisfaction or written waiver of the following conditions
precedent (collectively, "Bennett's Contingencies"), which are for Bennett's benefit only.
i. Due Diligence Contingency. Bennett's Due Diligence
Contingency has been satisfied or waived.
ii. Title Policy. On or before the Close of Escrow, the Title ,
Company shall, upon payment of the Title Company's regularly scheduled premium,
have agreed to issue to Bennett an ALTA standard coverage owner's policy of title
insurance naming Bennett, as the insured (such policy being referred to herein as
"Bennett's Title Policy) in the amount of the purchase price as noted in Section 2.b.ii
showing fee title to the approximate 10,850 square foot City Sale Property described on
Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 2 to this Agreement vested solely
in Bennett, subject only to the reservation in favor of the City of the approximate 5,265
square foot temporary construction easement described on Exhibit "B"to Attachment 2,
Permitted Title Exceptions and matters affecting the City Sale Property created by or
approved by Bennett.
iii. No Changes. As of the Close of Escrow, the physical
condition of the City Sale Property shall be substantially the same as the condition
existing as of the expiration of the Bennett Due Diligence Period.
iv. Representations and Warranties. All representations and
warranties of City contained in this Agreement shall be materially true and correct as of
the date made and as of the Close of Escrow with the same effect as if those
representations and warranties were made at and as Of the Close of Escrow.
v. No Default. As of the Close of Escrow, City shall not be in
Default.
b. Termination Right. Should any of Bennett's Contingencies not be
met, Bennett may, by written notice to City, terminate this Agreement. In the event that
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this Agreement is so terminated, any escrow, title or other cancellation fees shall be
shared equally by City and Bennett unless City is in default hereunder, in which case
City shall pay all such fees.
c. Waiver. Bennett may waive any of Bennett's Contingencies.
14. Costs and Expenses.
a. City's Costs. If the Close of Escrow is consummated, then City
shall bear the following costs and expenses: (i) the Escrow Holder's fee; (ii) the cost of
the City's Title Policy and Bennett's Title Policy; (iii) all document recording fees; (iv) the
cost of all endorsements to City's Title Policy; (v) City's share of all charges prorated
under this Agreement; and (vi) all documentary transfer taxes (collectively, "City's
Costs").
b. Bennett's Costs. Subject to the provisions of Section 14.a. above,
if the Close of Escrow is consummated, then Bennett shall bear the following costs and
expenses: (i) the cost of all endorsements to Bennett's Title Policy; and (ii) Bennett's
share of all charges prorated under this Agreement (collectively, "Bennett's Costs").
c. Generally. If, through no fault of either City or Bennett, the Close of
Escrow fails to take place, City and Bennett shall share equally all of Escrow Holder's
fees and charges; provided, however, that if the Close of Escrow fails to occur as the
result of the Default of either party, then such defaulting party shall bear all Escrow
Holder's fees and expenses. Each party shall bear the costs of its own attorneys and
consultants in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and
the consummation of the Close of Escrow. Except as set forth in this Section 14, all
other costs and expenses shall be allocated between City and Bennett in accordance
with the customary practice of the County of Ventura, California. The items provided in
this Section 14.c, are hereinafter referred to as "General Expenses."
15. Prorations. Property taxes and assessments will be prorated as of the
Close of Escrow based on a 30 day month and 360 day year. Bennett is solely
responsible for applying to the County Tax Collector of the County of Ventura for any
refund of taxes to which Bennett may be entitled in connection with Bennett's payment
of taxes on the Bennett Sale Properties.
16. Procedure for Close of Escrow. When the Title Company is ready to issue
City's Title Policy and Bennett's Title Policy and all required documents and funds have
been deposited with Escrow Holder, Escrow Holder shall immediately close Escrow in
the manner and order provided below.
a. Payment from Funds Deposited by City into Escrow to Clear
Monetary Encumbrances on Bennett Sale Properties. Escrow Holder will use the
proceeds deposited in Escrow by the City to obtain a partial reconveyance or
subordination of any monetary liens or deeds of trust encumbering the Bennett Sale
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Properties so that the City's fee interest in the approximate 7,146 square foot area
described on Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit"C"to Attachment 3 is free and clear of
monetary liens and encumbrances as at the Close of Escrow. Escrow Holder will
provide the City and Bennett written confirmation of the funds required to clear the
monetary encumbrances prior to disbursing any such proceeds to the holder(s) of the
monetary liens encumbering the Bennett Sale Properties, including but not limited to
any bond demands and delinquent taxes due in any year except the year in which this
escrow closes, together with penalties and interest thereon, and/or delinquent and
unpaid non-delinquent assessments which have become a lien at the close of escrow.
b. Payment from Funds Deposited by Bennett into Escrow to Clear
Monetary Encumbrances on City Sale Property. Escrow Holder will use the proceeds
deposited in Escrow by Bennett to obtain a partial reconveyance or subordination of any
monetary liens or deeds of trust encumbering the City Sale Property so that Bennett's
fee interest in the approximate 10,850 square foot area described on Exhibit "A" and
depicted on Exhibit "C" to Attachment 2 is free and clear of monetary liens and
encumbrances at the Close of Escrow. Escrow Holder will provide the City and
Bennett written confirmation of the funds required to clear the monetary encumbrances
prior to disbursing any such proceeds to the holder(s) of the monetary liens
encumbering the City Sale Property, including but not limited to any bond demands and
delinquent taxes due in any year except the year in which this escrow closes, together
with penalties and interest thereon, and/or delinquent and unpaid non-delinquent
assessments which have become a lien at the Close of Escrow.
c. Recording. Escrow Holder shall cause the City Deed, the Bennett
Deed, the Bennett Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and any other
documents that the Parties may mutually direct to be recorded pursuant to applicable
law in the Official Records of the County of Ventura, California, and obtain conformed
copies thereof for distribution to City and Bennett.
d. Disburse Funds. Escrow Holder shall debit or credit (as provided
herein) all City's Costs, Bennett's Costs and General Expenses and disburse funds, if
any, to the party entitled thereto.
e. Documents to City. Escrow Holder shall deliver to City the original
Bennett FIRPTA Certificate and Bennett Withholding, and conformed copies of the
Bennett Grant Deed, the Bennett Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and the
City Deed.
f. Documents to Bennett. Escrow Holder shall deliver to Bennett the
original City FIRPTA Certificate and City Withholding, and conformed copies of the
Bennett Grant Deed, the Bennett Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and the
City Deed.
g. Title Policies. Escrow Holder shall cause the Title Company to
issue City's Title Policy to City and Bennett's Title Policy to Bennett.
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h. Closing Statement. Escrow Holder shall forward to both City and
Bennett a separate accounting of all funds received and disbursed for each party in
connection with the Close of Escrow.
i. Informational Reports. Escrow Holder shall file any information
reports required by Internal Revenue Code Section 6O45(e), as amended.
17. Representations and Warranties.
a. City's Representations and Warranties. In consideration of Bennett
entering into this Agreement and as an inducement to Bennett to acquire the City
Property, City makes the following representations and warranties as of the date this
Agreement is fully executed by the Parties and at and as of the Close of Escrow, each
of which is material and is being relied upon by Bennett.
i. Power. City has the legal power, right and authority to enter
into this Agreement and the instruments attached hereto and referenced herein, and to
consummate the transaction contemplated hereby.
ii. Requisite Action. All requisite action has been taken by City
in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein;
and, by the Close of Escrow, all such necessary action will have been taken to
authorize the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby. By the Close of
Escrow no additional consent of any administrative body, governmental authority or
other party shall be required for City to consummate the transaction contemplated by
this Agreement.
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iii. Individual Authority. The individuals executing this
Agreement and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of City have the legal
power, right and actual authority to bind City to the terms and conditions hereof and
thereof.
iv. No Conflict. Neither the execution or delivery of this
Agreement or the documents or instruments referenced herein, nor incurring the
obligations set forth herein, nor the consummation of the transaction contemplated
herein, nor compliance with the terms of this Agreement or the documents or
instruments referenced herein or therein conflict with or result in the material breach of
any terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, any bond, note or
other evidence of indebtedness or any contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust,
loan, lease or other agreement or instrument to which any of the City is a party or that
affect the City Sale Property.
v. Property Documents. All of the copies of the City Sale
Property Documents delivered to Bennett are true and complete copies of their
respective originals.
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vi. Compliance with Laws and Codes. City has not received
any written notice of any current alleged violations of any law, statute or regulation at or
about the City Sale Property.
vii. Environmental. Except as described in the City Sale
Property Documents, or as otherwise disclosed in writing to Bennett prior to the end of
the Due Diligence Period, to City's actual knowledge, City has received no written notice
of any Hazardous Materials (as defined below in Section 22) located on or under the
City Sale Property.
viii. No Defaults. City has received no written notice of default
under any of the City Sale Property Documents or City Title Matters, nor has City
received written notice of any event that with notice or the passage of time, or both,
would constitute a default thereunder.
ix. No Liens or Prior Transfers. Except for the Settlement
Agreement described in Recital A., City has not previously assigned, transferred,
conveyed or encumbered (or entered into any agreement to do any of the foregoing)
any or all of its right, title or interest in or to the City Sale Property.
x. No Tax or Economic Advice. City has not received or relied
on any tax or economic advice from Bennett or Bennett's Counsel with respect to the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or to the economic advisability or
feasibility of such transactions.
b. Bennett's Representations and Warranties. In consideration of City
entering into this Agreement and as an inducement to City to acquire the Bennett Sale
Properties, Bennett makes the following representations and warranties as of the
Execution Date and at and as of the Close of Escrow, each of which is material and is
being relied upon by City.
i. Power. Bennett has the legal power, right and authority to
enter into this Agreement and the instruments attached hereto and referenced herein,
and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby.
ii. Requisite Action. All requisite action has been taken by
Bennett in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instruments referenced
herein; and, by the Close of Escrow, all such necessary action will have been taken.to
authorize the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby. By the Close of
Escrow no additional consent of any individual, director, shareholder, partner, member,
manager, trustee, trustor, beneficiary, creditor, investor, judicial or administrative body,
governmental authority or other party shall be required for Bennett to consummate the
transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
iii. Individual Authority. The individuals executing this
Agreement and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of Bennett have the legal
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power, right and actual authority to bind Bennett to the terms and conditions hereof and
thereof.
iv. No Conflict. Neither the execution or delivery of this
Agreement or the documents or instruments referenced herein, nor incurring the
obligations set forth herein, nor the consummation of the transaction contemplated
herein, nor compliance with the terms of this Agreement or the documents or
instruments referenced herein or therein conflict with or result in the material breach of
any terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, any bond, note or
other evidence of indebtedness or any contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust,
loan, lease or other agreement or instrument to which Bennett is a party or that affect
the Bennett Property.
v. No Bankruptcy. No bankruptcy or other insolvency
proceeding has been filed or threatened by or against Bennett.
vi. Property Documents. All of the copies of the Bennett Sale
Properties Documents delivered to City are true and complete copies of their respective
originals. •
vii. Compliance With Laws and Codes. Bennett has not
received any written notice of any current alleged violations of any law, statute or
regulation at or about the Bennett Sale Properties.
viii. Environmental. Except as described in the Bennett Property
Documents, or as otherwise disclosed in writing to City prior to the end of the City Due
Diligence Period, to Bennett's actual knowledge, Bennett has received no written notice
of any Hazardous Materials located on or under the Bennett Sale Properties.
ix. No Defaults. Bennett has received no written notice of
default under any of the Bennett Property Documents or the Bennett Title Matters, nor
has Bennett received written notice of any event that with notice or the passage of time,
or both, would constitute a default thereunder.
x. No Liens or Prior Transfers. Bennett has not previously
assigned, transferred, conveyed or encumbered (or entered into any agreement to do
any of the foregoing) any or all of its right, title or interest in or to the Bennett Sale
Properties.
xi. No Leases. Bennett warrants that there are no oral or
written leases on all or any portion of the Bennett Sale Properties. Bennett agrees to
hold the City harmless and reimburse City for any and all of its losses and expenses,
including, but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by City in connection
with any claims made or litigation filed against the City in connection with any such
lease.
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xii. No Tax or Economic Advice. Bennett has not received or
relied on any tax or economic advice from City or City's Counsel with respect to the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or to the economic advisability or
feasibility of such transactions.
18. Indemnification. City shall defend, indemnify, and hold Bennett harmless
from any and all claims, damages, costs, judgments, or liability caused by City or its
officers, employees or agents specifically arising from the City construction of the
Project and restoration work in the areas comprising the temporary construction
easements described on Exhibit "B" to Attachment 2 and Exhibit "B" to Attachment 3 to
this Agreement during the term of the temporary construction easements set forth in this
Agreement, the Bennett Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and in the
reservation set forth in the City Grant Deed. Bennett agrees and acknowledges,
however, that Bennett has expressly authorized the City to complete the work and
improvements described in the Bennett Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and
the reservation in the City Grant Deed.
19. As-Is Conveyance/City Sale Property. BENNETT ACKNOWLEDGES
AND AGREES THAT BENNETT WILL BE CONCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF THE
CITY SALE BASED SOLELY UPON BENNETT'S INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION
OF THE CITY SALE PROPERTY, AND, THAT BENNETT WILL BE ACQUIRING THE
CITY SALE PROPERTY ON AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS,
LATENT AND PATENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE
FOREGOING, BENNETT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CITY HAS NOT
MADE, IS NOT HEREBY MAKING AND CITY HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
AND NEGATES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY
CONTAINED IN SECTION 17.a OF THIS AGREEMENT, ON WHICH BENNETT IS
RELYING AS TO ANY MATTER CONCERNING THE CITY SALE PROPERTY,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, MATTERS RELATING TO THE ZONING, LAND-
USE OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS, THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE
CITY SALE PROPERTY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE EXISTING
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION), AND/OR SOILS, SEISMIC, GEOTECHNICAL
AND/OR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONDITION OF THE CITY SALE
PROPERTY. BENNETT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY
INFORMATION PROVIDED OR TO BE PROVIDED WITH RESPECT TO THE CITY
SALE PROPERTY BY OR ON BEHALF OF CITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS AND THE OTHER DOCUMENTS
AND INSTRUMENTS TO BE DELIVERED TO, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE
TO, BENNETT WAS OBTAINED FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES, THAT CITY HAS
NOT MADE ANY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OR VERIFICATION OF SUCH
INFORMATION, THAT ALL SUCH INFORMATION HAS BEEN AND SHALL BE
PROVIDED SOLELY AS AN ACCOMMODATION TO BENNETT, THAT CITY MAKES
NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY,
TRUTHFULNESS OR COMPLETENESS OF SUCH INFORMATION. AS PART OF
BENNETT'S AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE AND ACCEPT THE CITY SALE PROPERTY
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"AS-IS, WHERE-IS," AND "WITH ALL FAULTS", AND NOT AS A LIMITATION ON
SUCH AGREEMENT, BENNETT HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY
WAIVES ANY AND ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CLAIMS OR RIGHTS AGAINST
THE CITY PARTIES (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED) ARISING OUT OF THE
INACCURACY OR INCOMPLETENESS OF ANY MATERIALS SO FURNISHED,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
OF THE CITY SALE PROPERTY AND ANY AND ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL
CLAIMS OR RIGHTS BENNETT MIGHT HAVE REGARDING ANY FORM OF
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND OR
TYPE, RELATING TO THE CITY SALE PROPERTY OTHER THAN IN CONNECTION
WITH THOSE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY CONTAINED
IN SECTION 17.a. OF THIS AGREEMENT. SUCH WAIVER IS ABSOLUTE,
COMPLETE, TOTAL AND UNLIMITED IN ANY WAY. SUCH WAIVER INCLUDES,
BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, A WAIVER OF EXPRESS WARRANTIES, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY, STRICT
LIABILITY RIGHTS, AND CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION
OF EVERY KIND AND TYPE, WHETHER STATUTORY, CONTRACTUAL OR UNDER
TORT PRINCIPLES, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
CLAIMS REGARDING DEFECTS WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN DISCOVERABLE,
CLAIMS REGARDING DEFECTS WHICH WERE NOT OR ARE NOT
DISCOVERABLE, PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS, PRODUCT LIABILITY TYPE
CLAIMS, ALL OTHER EXISTING OR LATER CREATED OR CONCEIVED STRICT
LIABILITY OR STRICT LIABILITY TYPE CLAIMS AND RIGHTS, AND ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE CITY SALE
PROPERTY. EFFECTIVE UPON THE CLOSE OF ESCROW,AND TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BENNETT HEREBY RELEASES, DISCHARGES AND
FOREVER ACQUITS CITY AND EVERY ENTITY AFFILIATED WITH CITY AND ALL
OF ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTNERS, MEMBERS, OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS AND
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND THE SUCCESSOR OF EACH AND EVERY
ONE OF THEM (COLLECTIVELY, THE "CITY PARTIES") FROM ALL DEMANDS,
CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, OBLIGATIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES WHICH BENNETT
MAY SUFFER OR INCUR RELATING TO THE CITY SALE PROPERTY_
SPECIFICALLY, AND NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, BENNETT HEREBY
RELEASES, DISCHARGES AND FOREVER ACQUITS THE CITY PARTIES FROM
ALL DEMANDS, CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, OBLIGATIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES
ARISING OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITION OF THE CITY SALE PROPERTY. AS PART OF THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS SECTION, BUT NOT AS A LIMITATION THEREON, BENNETT HEREBY
AGREES, REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE MATTERS RELEASED
HEREIN ARE NOT LIMITED TO MATTERS WHICH ARE KNOWN OR DISCLOSED,
AND BENNETT HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS WHICH IT
NOW HAS, OR IN THE FUTURE MAY HAVE CONFERRED UPON IT, BY VIRTUE OF
THE PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, RULES OR
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REGULATIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL
CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ANY SIMILAR STATUTE, LAW, RULE
OR REGULATION OF ANY OTHER STATE. BENNETT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROVIDES
AS FOLLOWS:
"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE
CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR
HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTION OF THE RELEASE, WHICH
IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED
HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."
IN THIS CONNECTION AND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW, BENNETT HEREBY AGREES, REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT
BENNETT REALIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT FACTUAL MATTERS NOW
UNKNOWN TO BENNETT MAY HAVE GIVEN OR MAY HEREAFTER GIVE RISE TO
CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DEBTS, CONTROVERSIES, DAMAGES,
COSTS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES WHICH ARE PRESENTLY UNKNOWN,
UNANTICIPATED AND UNSUSPECTED, AND BENNETT FURTHER AGREES,
REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE WAIVERS AND RELEASES HEREIN
HAVE BEEN NEGOTIATED AND AGREED UPON IN LIGHT OF THAT REALIZATION
AND THAT BENNE Ei NEVERTHELESS HEREBY INTENDS TO RELEASE,
DISCHARGE AND ACQUIT THE CITY PARTIES FROM ANY SUCH UNKNOWN
CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DEBTS, CONTROVERSIES, DAMAGES,
COSTS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES WHICH MIGHT IN ANY WAY BE INCLUDED IN
THE WAIVERS AND MATTERS RELEASED AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION. THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE MATERIAL AND INCLUDED AS A MATERIAL
PORTION OF THE CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO CITY BY BENNETT IN EXCHANGE
FOR CITY'S PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER. CITY HAS GIVEN BENNETT
MATERIAL CONCESSIONS REGARDING THIS TRANSACTION IN EXCHANGE FOR
BENNETT AGREEING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION. CITY AND
BENNETT HAVE EACH INITIALED THIS SECTION TO FURTHER INDICATE THEIR
AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF EACH AN RY PROVISION HEREOF.
CITY ki
BENNETT
20. As-Is Conveyance/Bennett Sale Properties. CITY ACKNOWLEDGES
AND AGREES THAT CITY WILL BE CONCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF THE
BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES BASED SOLELY UPON CITY'S INSPECTION AND
INVESTIGATION OF THE BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES, AND THAT CITY WILL BE
ACQUIRING THE BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES ON AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" BASIS,
WITH ALL FAULTS, LATENT AND PATENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY
OF THE FOREGOING, CITY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT BENNETT HAS
NOT MADE, IS NOT HEREBY MAKING AND BENNETT HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS AND NEGATES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY
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KIND WHATSOEVER, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THOSE
EXPRESSLY CONTAINED IN SECTION 17.b. OF THIS AGREEMENT, ON WHICH
CITY IS RELYING AS TO ANY MATTER CONCERNING THE BENNETT SALE
PROPERTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, MATTERS RELATING TO THE
ZONING, LAND-USE OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS, THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITION OF THE BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION), AND/OR SOILS,
SEISMIC, GEOTECHNICAL AND/OR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE
CONDITION OF THE BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES. CITY ACKNOWLEDGES AND
AGREES THAT ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED OR TO BE PROVIDED WITH
RESPECT TO THE BENNE! i SALE PROPERTIES BY OR ON BEHALF OF
BENNETT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS
AND THE OTHER DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO BE DELIVERED TO, OR
OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO, CITY WAS OBTAINED FROM A VARIETY OF
SOURCES, THAT BENNETT HAS NOT MADE ANY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION
OR VERIFICATION OF SUCH INFORMATION, THAT ALL SUCH INFORMATION HAS
BEEN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED SOLELY AS AN ACCOMMODATION TO CITY,
THAT BENNETT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE
ACCURACY, TRUTHFULNESS OR COMPLETENESS OF SUCH INFORMATION. AS
PART OF CITY'S AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE AND ACCEPT THE BENNETT SALE
PROPERTIES "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," AND "WITH ALL FAULTS", AND NOT AS A
LIMITATION ON SUCH AGREEMENT, CITY HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY AND
IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CLAIMS OR
RIGHTS AGAINST THE BENNETT PARTIES (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED)ARISING
OUT OF THE INACCURACY OR INCOMPLETENESS OF ANY MATERIALS SO
FURNISHED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITION OF THE BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES AND ANY AND ALL ACTUAL
OR POTENTIAL CLAIMS OR RIGHTS CITY MIGHT HAVE REGARDING ANY FORM
OF REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND OR
TYPE, RELATING TO THE BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES OTHER THAN IN
CONNECTION WITH THOSE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY
CONTAINED IN SECTION 17.b. OF THIS AGREEMENT. SUCH WAIVER IS
ABSOLUTE, COMPLETE, TOTAL AND UNLIMITED IN ANY WAY. SUCH WAIVER
INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, A WAIVER OF EXPRESS WARRANTIES,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY, STRICT
LIABILITY RIGHTS, AND CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION
OF EVERY KIND AND TYPE, WHETHER STATUTORY, CONTRACTUAL OR UNDER
TORT PRINCIPLES, AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
CLAIMS REGARDING DEFECTS WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN DISCOVERABLE,
CLAIMS REGARDING DEFECTS WHICH WERE NOT OR ARE NOT
DISCOVERABLE, PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS, PRODUCT LIABILITY TYPE
CLAIMS, ALL OTHER EXISTING OR LATER CREATED OR CONCEIVED STRICT
LIABILITY OR STRICT LIABILITY TYPE CLAIMS AND RIGHTS, AND ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE BENNETT
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SALE PROPERTIES. EFFECTIVE UPON THE CLOSE OF ESCROW, AND TO THE
FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CITY HEREBY RELEASES, DISCHARGES
AND FOREVER ACQUITS BENNETT AND EVERY ENTITY AFFILIATED WITH
BENNETT AND ALL OF ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTNERS, MEMBERS,
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS
AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND THE SUCCESSOR OF EACH AND
EVERY ONE OF THEM (COLLECTIVELY, THE "BENNETT PARTIES") FROM ALL
DEMANDS, CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, OBLIGATIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES WHICH
CITY MAY SUFFER OR INCUR RELATING TO THE BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES.
SPECIFICALLY, AND NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, CITY HEREBY RELEASES,
DISCHARGES AND FOREVER ACQUITS THE BENNETT PARTIES FROM ALL
DEMANDS, CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, OBLIGATIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES
ARISING OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITION OF THE BENNETT SALE PROPERTIES. AS PART OF THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, BUT NOT AS A LIMITATION THEREON, CITY
HEREBY AGREES, REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE MATTERS
RELEASED HEREIN ARE NOT LIMITED TO MATTERS WHICH ARE KNOWN OR
DISCLOSED, AND CITY HEREBY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
WHICH IT NOW HAS, OR IN THE FUTURE MAY HAVE CONFERRED UPON IT, BY
VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, RULES OR
REGULATIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL
CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR ANY SIMILAR STATUTE, LAW, RULE
OR REGULATION OF ANY OTHER STATE. CITY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROVIDES
AS FOLLOWS:
"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE
CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR
HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTION OF THE RELEASE, WHICH
IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED
HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."
IN THIS CONNECTION AND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW, CITY HEREBY AGREES, REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT CITY
REALIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT FACTUAL MATTERS NOW UNKNOWN TO
CITY MAY HAVE GIVEN OR MAY HEREAFTER GIVE RISE TO CAUSES OF
ACTION, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DEBTS, CONTROVERSIES, DAMAGES, COSTS,
LOSSES AND EXPENSES WHICH ARE PRESENTLY UNKNOWN, UNANTICIPATED
AND UNSUSPECTED, AND CITY FURTHER AGREES, REPRESENTS AND
WARRANTS THAT THE WAIVERS AND RELEASES HEREIN HAVE BEEN
NEGOTIATED AND AGREED UPON IN LIGHT OF THAT REALIZATION AND THAT
CITY NEVERTHELESS HEREBY INTENDS TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND
.ACQUIT THE BENNETT PARTIES FROM ANY SUCH UNKNOWN CAUSES OF
ACTION, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DEBTS, CONTROVERSIES, DAMAGES, COSTS,
LOSSES AND EXPENSES WHICH MIGHT IN ANY WAY BE INCLUDED IN THE
WAIVERS AND MATTERS RELEASED AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION. THE
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PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE MATERIAL AND INCLUDED AS A MATERIAL
PORTION OF THE CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO BENNE 1 BY CITY IN EXCHANGE
FOR BENNETT'S PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER. BENNETT HAS GIVEN CITY
MATERIAL CONCESSIONS REGARDING THIS TRANSACTION IN EXCHANGE FOR
CITY AGREEING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION. BENNETT AND CITY
HAVE EACH INITIALED THIS SECTION TO FURTHER INDICATE THEIR
AWARENESS ACC PTANCE OF EACH AND EVERY PROVISION HEREOF.
d/z.:
BENNETT CITY
21. Relocation Assistance and Loss of Goodwill.
a. It is understood and agreed between Bennett and the City
that the conveyance of the City Sale Property to Bennett and consideration set forth in
this Agreement and in the Settlement Agreement, represents an all-inclusive settlement
and is full and complete payment of compensation for the City's acquisition of the
Bennett Sale Properties and includes and satisfies any and all other payments, if any,
that the law may require the City to pay to Bennett arising out of the City's acquisition of
the Bennett Sale Properties, including without limitation relocation assistance and
benefits, claims for severance and other damages, attorney's fees, interest, expenses of
litigation, expert's fees, precondemnation damages, inverse condemnation, loss of
business goodwill under the Eminent Domain Law, Code of Civil Procedure Section
1263.510, and all costs and expenses whatever in connection therewith.
b. It is further understood that based on the acknowledgment of
the consideration described in this Agreement, Bennett covenants and agrees to take
full responsibility for promptly moving all of its personal property, if any, from the
Bennett Sale Properties.
c. It is further understood that the City will have no further
obligation to Bennett under any federal or state relocation laws or regulations, including
without limitation, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Subject Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.), if applicable, or under Title 1,
Division 7, Chapter 1 of the Government Code of the State of California (Section 7260
et seq.), or the Relocation Assistance and Real Subject Property Acquisition Guidelines
(Chapter 6 of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations).
22. Hazardous Materials. For the purposes of this Agreement, "Hazardous
Materials" shall mean any substance, material or waste which is or becomes, regulated
by any local governmental authority, the State of California or the United States
Government, including, but not limited to, any material or substance which is (i) defined
as a "hazardous waste," "acutely hazardous waste," "extremely hazardous waste," or
"restricted hazardous waste" under Section 25115, 25117 or 25122.7, or listed pursuant
to Section 25140 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5
(Hazardous Waste Control Law), (ii) defined as a "hazardous substance" under Section
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25316 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.8 (Carpenter-
Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act), (iii) defined as a "hazardous
material," "hazardous substance," or "hazardous waste" under Section 25501 of the
California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95 (Hazardous Materials
Release Response Plans and Inventory), (iv) defined as a "hazardous substance" under
Section 25281 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.7
(Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances), (v) petroleum, (vi) friable asbestos,
(vii) polychlorinated byphenyls, (viii) listed under Article 9 or defined as "hazardous" or
"extremely hazardous" pursuant to Article 11 of Title 22 of the California Code of
Regulations, Chapter 20, (ix) designated as "hazardous substances" pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1317), (x) defined as a
"hazardous waste" pursuant to Section 1004 of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act(42 U.S.C. Sections 6901 et seq.), (xi) defined as "hazardous substances"
pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 9601 et seq.), (xii) Methyl-Tertiary
Butyl Ether, or (xiii) any other substance, whether in the form of a solid, liquid, gas or
any other form whatsoever, which by any Governmental Requirements either requires
special handling in its use, transportation, generation, collection, storage, handling,
treatment or disposal, or is defined as "hazardous" or harmful to the environment.
23. Notices. All notices and demands will be given in writing by certified mail,
postage prepaid, and'return receipt requested or by Federal Express. Notices will be
considered given upon the earlier of (a) two business days following deposit in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or
(b) one business day following deposit with Federal Express. The Parties will address
such notices as provided below or as may be amended by written notice:
CITY: City of Moorpark
Attention: Steven Kueny, City Manager
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
COPY TO: Richards, Watson &Gershon
Attention: Kevin Ennis, City Attorney
355 South Grand Avenue, 40th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071-3101
BENNETT: The Bennett Partnership
Attention: Michael R. Bennett, Partner
2419 Palma Drive
Ventura, California 93003
ESCROW Camarillo Escrow Company
HOLDER: 445 Rosewood Avenue, Suite L
Camarillo, California, 93010
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24. Further Documents. Each party will, wherever and as often as it shall be
requested by the other party, execute, acknowledge, and deliver, or cause to be
executed, acknowledged, and delivered, such further instruments and documents,
including further escrow instructions, as may reasonably be necessary in order to
complete the sale, conveyance, and transfer herein provided and to do any and all other
acts and to execute, acknowledge, and deliver any and all documents as may be
requested in order to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
25. Miscellaneous.
a. Authority to Bind Parties and Execute Agreement. The City and
Bennett represent and warrant to one another that this Agreement constitutes a binding
obligation on each of them and that the person executing this Agreement is authorized
to execute the Agreement on behalf of the respective party and to bind it.
b. Brokers. Each of the Parties hereby represents and warrants to the
other that it has dealt with no broker or finder in connection with this transaction. Each
party hereto agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and
against any and all losses, liens, claims, judgments, liabilities, costs, expense or
damages (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) of any kind and
character arising out of or resulting from any agreement, arrangement or understanding
alleged to have been made by such party or on its behalf with any broker or finder in
connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this.Agreement.
The foregoing indemnity will survive the Close of Escrow or the termination of this
Agreement and shall not be limited by any provision of this Agreement.
c. Governing Law. This Agreement is deemed to have been prepared
by each of the Parties hereto, and any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall not be
interpreted against the drafter, but rather, if such uncertainty or ambiguity exists, shall
be interpreted according to the applicable rules of interpretation of contracts under the
laws of the State of California, and not the substantive law of another state or the United
States or federal common law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been
executed and delivered within the State of California, and the rights and obligations of
the Parties shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the
laws of the State of California.
d. Amendment or Modification. This may be modified or amended
only by a writing executed by all Parties to this Agreement.
e. Partial Invalidity/Severability. Each provision of this Agreement
shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of
this Agreement or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is, to
any extent, deemed to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or
the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to
which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected by such invalidity or
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unenforceability, unless such provision or such application of such provision is essential
to this Agreement.
f. Legal Representation. The Parties, and each of them,
acknowledge that in connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement,
they have each been represented by independent counsel of their own choosing and
the Parties executed the Agreement after review by such independent counsel, or, if
they were not so represented, said non-representation is and was the voluntary,
intelligent and informed decision and election of any of the Parties not so represented;
and, prior to executing this Agreement, each of the Parties has had an adequate
opportunity to conduct an independent investigation of all the facts and circumstances
with respect to the matters which are the subject of this Agreement
g. Counterparts, Facsimile & Electronic Signatures. This Agreement
may be executed in whole or in counterparts which together shall constitute the entire
Agreement. Facsimile or electronic signatures/counterparts to this Agreement shall be
effective as if the original signed counterpart were delivered.
h. Fees and Costs. Each of the Parties shall bear its own attorneys'
fees and costs, including, but not limited to expert fees, incurred in connection with
negotiating the matters described in this Agreement.
i. Settlement Agreement. Except for the modifications to the
Settlement Agreement set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement is not intended to
supersede the Settlement Agreement. The Parties are responsible for any outstanding
obligations set forth in the Settlement Agreement.
j. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of
the Parties hereto.
k. Remedies Not Exclusive and Waivers. No remedy conferred by
any of the specific provisions of this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other
remedy and each and every remedy will be cumulative and will be in addition to every
other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by
statute or otherwise. The election of any one or more remedies will not constitute a
waiver of the right to pursue other available remedies.
I. Attorneys' Fees. If either Party commences an action against the
other Party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with
this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and
recover from the losing Party its reasonable attorney's fees and other costs incurred in
connection with such action.
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The provisions of the Agreement shall survive the granting and recordation of the
interests described herein. No obligation other than those set forth herein and in
the Settlement Agreement will be recognized.
Dated: 4z/ ( 5 Dated: 5/08//S-
THE
D81STHE BENNETT PARTNERSHIP, CITY OF MOORPARK,
a general partnership a municipal corporation
By: IA/ill/64(4 •MichaeeBy:
ven ueny, City nager
ATTEST:
By: e__„.i
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Richards, Watson & Gershon
By: 14.ws-7 E
cy,„g4.;
Kevin Ennis, City Attorney
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CC ATTACHMENT 2
MUTUAL RELEASE AND PRE-LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BENNETT PARTNERSHIP
AND THE CITY OF MOORPARK
This MUTUAL RELEASE AND PRE-LITIGATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is made and entered into on this day of February, 2018,
by and between the CITY OF MOORPARK, a municipal corporation ("CITY"), on the
one hand, and THE BENNETT PARTNERSHIP, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
("BENNETT"), on the other hand, regarding the use of a 2.65-acre property at 14110
Princeton Avenue.
RECITALS
A. The CITY and Manuel Asadurian, Jr. ("ASADURIAN") entered into a
Settlement Agreement on October 25, 2006 ("2006 Settlement Agreement") in
connection with the City's construction of a street widening and improvement project
along Princeton Avenue.
B. On October 26, 2006, BENNETT purchased from ASADURIAN that
certain real property ("PROPERTY") at 14110 Princeton Avenue, also identified as APN
513-0-022-015, subject to the 2006 Settlement Agreement.
C. BENNETT did not fulfill the terms of the 2006 Settlement Agreement,
including completion of the terms within the specified deadlines. Therefore, on May 8,
2015, CITY and BENNETT entered in to an Exchange Agreement and Mutual Escrow
Instructions ("EXCHANGE AGREEMENT") to effectuate the transfer to the CITY of road
right of way in fee, landscape easement, access and maintenance easement, or
temporary construction easement from PROPERTY owned by BENNETT and to
transfer to BENNETT portions of adjacent real property owned by CITY.
D. In addition, on April 26, 2017, CITY and BENNETT entered into a License
Agreement for Use of City-Owned Property for Access ("LICENSE AGREEMENT") that
authorized BENNETT to use certain City-owned Property and that certain real property
known as "La Falda Avenue" described in the License Agreement to provide access to
the 10,850 square foot real property commonly known as Lots 52 and 53 purchased
from the CITY by BENNETT.
E. The conveyance documents for the exchange of the CITY and BENNETT
properties referenced in the EXCHANGE AGREEMENT were recorded on April 26,
2017, including Grant Deeds between the CITY and BENNETT and a Temporary
Construction Easement granted by BENNETT to the City in connection with the
widening of Princeton Avenue.
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F. BENNETT has not fulfilled some of the terms of the EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT, including the removal of unpermitted uses from the PROPERTY and the
obtaining of an Industrial Planned Development (IPD) Permit for the PROPERTY.
G. On September 18, 2017, BENNETT filed an application with CITY for IPD
Permit No. 2017-02. These plans include the use of the PROPERTY for a Fence
Factory business which BENNETT owns and operates and is proposing to relocate from
its current location in Agoura Hills. This application was rejected by CITY as incomplete
on October 18, 2017 due to municipal code violations relating to unpermitted uses on
the PROPERTY and incomplete plans.
H. BENNETT has initiated the removal of unpermitted uses from the
PROPERTY; however, at least one tenant with an unpermitted use has not cooperated
in leaving the site. The unpermitted use of this PROPERTY remains as the only
outstanding item that makes the application for IPD Permit No. 2017-02 incomplete.
I. BENNETT has requested to be allowed to immediately begin moving the
Fence Factory business on to the PROPERTY as the business must be removed from
the Agoura Hills location by April 30, 2018.
J. CITY is unable to process IPD Permit application in time to allow Fence
Factory to move on to the site and open for business by April 30, 2018 due to the
unpermitted business on the PROPERTY.
K. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms under which CITY
will 1) process IPD Permit No. 2017-02 in advance of the unpermitted business leaving
the PROPERTY and 2) process a Temporary Use Permit ("TUP") to allow Fence
Factory to relocate onto the property at 14110 Princeton Avenue on a temporary basis
in advance of obtaining IPD Permit No. 2017-02.
AGREEMENT
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged, and in consideration of these promises, agreements, representations,
warranties, covenants, and conditions contained herein, CITY and BENNETT (and each
of them) hereby agree as follows:
1. Deposit by BENNETT to CITY
BENNETT agrees to deposit with CITY the sum of ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY-
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($120,000.00) in cash or cashier's check by February
28, 2018 as security for compliance with the terms of this Agreement ("DEPOSIT
PAYMENT"), which will be held and then expended by CITY as provided in this
Agreement.
2. Conditional Return of Portion of DEPOSIT PAYMENT by CITY to BENNETT
upon Completion of Obligations of BENNETT under this Agreement
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CITY shall make a partial return of the DEPOSIT PAYMENT to BENNETT in the
amount of ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00)
("CONDITIONAL PAYMENT") within sixty (60) days of BENNETTs completion at
its sole cost and expense of all of the tasks outlined in Exhibit A of this
agreement to the satisfaction of the City Manager. The remaining $20,000.00 of
the DEPOSIT PAYMENT shall be retained by CITY to reimburse the City for its
costs and expenses in entering into this Agreement, monitoring its compliance,
and implementing the terms of this Agreement. If the tasks outlined in Exhibit A
of this Agreement are not completed to the satisfaction of the City Manager IN
FULL by December 31, 2018, CITY shall have no obligation to make the
CONDITIONAL PAYMENT. BENNETT, FENCE FACTORY and any other entity
on the property shall terminate all uses, vehicle and material storage within thirty
(30) days of decision on IPD Permit No. 2017-02 if IPD Permit denied.
BENNETT hereby expressly agrees that it will forfeit any claim to any portion of
the CONDITIONAL PAYMENT should it fail to satisfy all of the foregoing
conditions IN FULL by December 31, 2018, and that time is of the essence.
BENNETT understands and agrees that the full amount of the CONDITIONAL
PAYMENT shall be ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00), that
no interest shall accrue on such sum, and that BENNETT shall have no claim on
the remaining $20,000.00, whether or not IPD Permit No. 2017-02 is approved or
disapproved.
3. Processing by CITY of TUP to Allow Fence Factory to Occupy PROPERTY and
Operate Business
Upon receipt of DEPOSIT PAYMENT identified in Section 1, CITY agrees to
accept a TUP Application by BENNETT for Fence Factory to occupy PROPERTY
and operate business of sales and equipment rentals and further agrees to
promptly process this application and issue a decision that would allow for Fence
Factory to operate under the conditions of the TUP through October 5, 2018 or
until a decision is effective on IPD Permit No. 2017-02, whichever comes first.
BENNETT hereby expressly agrees that it will forfeit any claim to any portion of
the CONDITIONAL PAYMENT should it fail to comply with all of the conditions of
the TUP while it is in effect.
4. Processing by CITY of IPD Permit No. 2017-02
Upon receipt of DEPOSIT PAYMENT identified in Section 1, CITY agrees to
promptly process, hold hearings before the Planning Commission and City
Council, and reach a final decision on the application for IPD Permit No. 2017-02
no later than October 15, 2018.
5. Mutual Release
(a) Subject to the performance of the provisions of this Agreement, and
except for enforcement of the obligations and undertakings set forth in this
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Agreement, the 2006 Settlement Agreement, the EXCHANGE AGREEMENT, the
LICENSE AGREEMENT, and IPD Permit No. 2017-02, if approved, the CITY,
hereby releases, and discharges BENNETT, and its subsidiary and affiliated
corporations, and its predecessors and successors-in-interest, affiliates, officers,
lessees, operators, retailers, franchisees, dealers, distributors, members,
directors, employees, partners, shareholders, agents, consultants, attorneys and
insurers, past, present and future (collectively, the "BENNETT RELEASED
PARTIES"), for and from any and all claims, causes of action, expenses,
liabilities, demands, obligations, indemnities, liens, contribution or subrogation
rights, damages, loss of income, loss of property use, diminution in property
value, assessments, fines, penalties, emotional distress, exemplary damages,
judgments, wrongful death, bodily injury, personal injury, property damage,
debts, interest, attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, consultants' fees, costs,
investigations, or equitable relief, whether past, present or future, known or
unknown, (collectively, "CLAIMS"), arising out of or in any way related to
unpermitted uses of the property described in this Agreement, which include
truck, equipment, and material storage by business tenants on the PROPERTY
(collectively, the "RELEASED MATTERS"). Nothing herein shall be construed as
a waiver of the City's rights to enforce any violation of any law, municipal code,
municipal regulation or policy, on the Bennett Property that is not expressly
identified in this Agreement as the "RELEASED MATTERS."
(b) Subject to the performance of the provisions of this Agreement, and
except for the enforcement of the obligations and undertakings set forth in this
Agreement, the 2006 Settlement Agreement, the EXCHANGE AGREEMENT, the
LICENSE AGREEMENT, and IPD Permit No. 2017-02, if approved, BENNETT,
on behalf of itself and its subsidiary and affiliated corporations, and their
predecessors and successors-in-interest, affiliates, officers, lessees, operators,
retailers, franchisees, dealers, distributors, members, directors, employees,
partners, shareholders, agents, consultants, attorneys and insurers, hereby
forever release, discharge and covenant not to sue the CITY, its officers,
administrators, employees, agents, consultants, representatives, insurers,
attorneys and assigns, past, present and future (collectively, the "CITY
RELEASED PARTIES"), for and from any and all claims, causes of action,
expenses, liabilities, demands, obligations, indemnities, liens, contribution or
subrogation rights, damages, loss of income, loss of property use, diminution in
property value, assessments, fines, penalties, emotional distress, exemplary
damages, judgments, wrongful death, bodily injury, personal injury, property
damage, debts, interest, attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, consultants' fees,
costs, investigations, or equitable relief, whether past, present or future, known or
unknown, (collectively, "CLAIMS"), arising out of or in any way related to
unpermitted uses of the property described in this Agreement, which include
truck, equipment, and material storage by business tenants on the PROPERTY
(collectively, the "RELEASED MATTERS").
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(c) In connection with the RELEASED MATTERS, each Party specifically
waives any benefit of the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code,
which provides as follows:
"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE
CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER
FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN
BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER
SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."
(d) Each Party (and each of them) hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives
any right that he/she/it may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code
or any similar provision of the statutory or non-statutory law of any other
jurisdiction, to the full extent that he/she/it may lawfully waive all such rights and
benefits pertaining to the RELEASED MATTERS. In connection with such
waiver and relinquishment, each Party acknowledges that he/she/it is aware that
said Parties or their attorneys, consultants, or accountants may hereafter
discover claims, facts, damages or injuries in addition to or different from those
which they now know or believe to exist with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement or the other Parties hereto, and that it is his/her/its intention hereby
fully, finally and forever to settle and release all of the RELEASED MATTERS,
whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which now exist, may
exist in the future, or heretofore have existed between any of the Parties hereto
with respect to the RELEASED MATTERS.
(e) It is the intention of the Parties in executing this Agreement and in giving
and receiving the consideration called for by this Agreement that this Agreement
shall be effective as a full and final accord and satisfaction of and from all
RELEASED MATTERS.
6. Applicability of EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
Unless expressly and directly provided otherwise in this Agreement, all terms of
the EXCHANGE AGREEMENT , shall continue to apply and remain in full force
and effect. Because the LICENSE AGREEMENT is recorded, no provision of
this Agreement shall supersede or override the provisions of the LICENSE
AGREEMENT.
7. Notices
All notices, demands and other communications required or permitted to be given
pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally,
by overnight courier, or sent by registered or certified mail to the undersigned
Parties as follows:
CITY: City of Moorpark
Attention: City Manager
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799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
COPY TO: Richards, Watson & Gershon
Attention: Kevin Ennis, City Attorney
355 South Grand Avenue, 40th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071-3101
BENNETT: The Bennett Partnership
Attention: Michael R. Bennett, Partner, and
Laurie Bennett, Partner
2419 Palma Drive
Ventura, California 93003
8. No Admission of Liability or Waiver
The Parties hereto expressly recognize that the terms and conditions of this
Agreement constitute a compromise and settlement of disputed claims and an
accord and satisfaction of contested matters. This Agreement shall not be
construed in any manner as an admission by any Party hereto of any liability of
any kind to the other Party, nor shall be it considered or interpreted as an
assumption of any liability by either Party. This Agreement shall be admissible
for the sole purpose of enforcing the terms hereof.
9. Waiver, Modification and Amendment
This Agreement may not be changed, modified or amended except by a written
instrument signed by all Parties hereto, specifying that it amends this Agreement.
No provision of this Agreement may be waived unless in writing signed by all
Parties hereto. Waiver of any one provision shall not be deemed to be a waiver
of any other provision herein.
10. Parties in Interest
Except as specifically set forth herein, nothing in this Agreement is intended to
confer any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement on any
person other than the Parties to it, nor shall any provision give any third person
any right of subrogation or other action over or against any Party to this
Agreement.
11. Interpretation
This Agreement shall be construed without regard to the Party or Parties
responsible for the preparation of the same and shall be deemed to have been
prepared jointly by the Parties hereto. If any ambiguity or uncertainty exists
herein, such ambiguity or uncertainty shall not be interpreted against any Party
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hereto, but rather, shall be interpreted according to the application of other rules
of contract interpretation.
12. Governing Law And Venue
This Agreement is to be construed simply and fairly and not strictly for or against
any of the Parties and shall be governed by the laws of the State of California
without giving effect to conflicts of laws thereof. The state courts in Ventura
County and the federal courts in Los Angeles, California shall have exclusive
jurisdiction over any lawsuits arising out of or relating to this Settlement Agreement
and Release. Each party hereto submits to the jurisdiction of those courts and
venue therein.
13. Indemnification
Developer shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by City, and hold
harmless City and its officers, employees, attorneys, consultants and agents from
and against any action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void or annul
this Agreement, or any provision thereof, or any other subsequent entitlements
for the property and including any related environmental approval. This provision
shall survive the termination, expiration or invalidation of the provisions of this
Agreement.
14. Execution Knowing and Voluntary
The Parties hereby acknowledge, represent and warrant that they (a) have fully
and carefully read this Agreement prior to execution; (b) have had the opportunity
to be fully apprised by independent legal counsel of their choice of the legal
effect and meaning of this document and all terms and conditions hereof;
(c) have had the opportunity to make whatever investigation or inquiry they deem
necessary in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement; (d) have been
afforded the opportunity to negotiate as to any and all terms hereof; and (e) are
executing this Agreement as free and voluntary acts, without any duress,
menace, pressure, or undue influence of any kind or nature whatsoever.
15. Representations Re: Execution and Authority
Each person executing this Agreement expressly represents that such person is
duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the entity he or she
purports to represent, and each such entity expressly waives any defense it now
has, or in the future may have, with respect to the valid and binding execution of
this Agreement by an authorized representative. The Parties expressly represent
and warrant that each Party has full power, authority and capacity to release the
CLAIMS and RELEASED MATTERS that are the subject of this Agreement and
has not previously transferred, assigned or encumbered any CLAIMS or
RELEASED MATTERS to any other person or entity.
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16. Entire Agreement
Except with respect to the EXCHANGE AGREEMENT, the LICENSE
AGREEMENT and the terms of the recorded Grant Deeds and Temporary
Construction Easements between the parties, this Agreement contains the sole
and entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with respect to the
entire subject matter' hereof, and any and all prior discussions, negotiations,
commitments and understandings related hereto are hereby merged herein. No
representations, oral or otherwise, express or implied, other than those contained
in the EXCHANGE AGREEMENT, the LICENSE AGREEMENT, the terms of the
recorded Grant Deeds and Temporary Construction Easements, and this
Agreement between the parties, have been made by any Party hereto. No other
agreements not specifically referred to herein, oral or otherwise, shall be deemed
to exist or bind any of the Parties hereto.
17. Attorneys' Fees
If any action, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or
interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover reasonable attorneys' fees from the other party. These fees, which may
be set by the court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that
purpose, are in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing party may be
• entitled. This provision applies to the entire Agreement.
18. Execution
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which
shall be considered an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to
constitute a single agreement, notwithstanding that the signatures of the Parties
do not appear on the same page. Signatures by facsimile shall be binding, but
the Parties shall promptly exchange original signatures on this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of
the date set forth below.
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Dated: Dated:
THE BENNETT PARTNERSHIP, CITY OF MOORPARK,
a general partnership a municipal corporation
By: By:
Michael R. Bennett, Partner Steven Kueny, City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
Charles J. Bennett, Partner By:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By:
Laurie D. Bennett, Partner Richards, Watson & Gershon
By:
Kevin Ennis, City Attorney
By:
Steven J. Bennett, Partner
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Exhibit A
Items Required to be Completed by BENNETT
in Association With This Agreement
1. By February 28, 2018, pay $120,000 in cash or cashier's check Deposit Payment
to City.
2. By February 28, 2018, Submit TUP Application to City for Temporary Occupancy
of PROPERTY by Fence Factory for Sales and Equipment Rentals. Comply with
all Conditions of TUP upon issuance.
3. By March 1, 2018, all taxable sales occurring on the PROPERTY shall be
reported to the State as occurring in Moorpark and proof shall be provided to the
Community Development Director.
4. By March 22, 2018, remove all tenants, all stored items, all unclaimed items, all
equipment, all materials, all stored or parked vehicles, operating or not, and all
vehicle parts from PROPERTY that are not a part of the IPD Permit Application
and abate any other code compliance violations on the site. In case tenant
violates notification to vacate and court action is needed, tenant must be off
PROPERTY no later than October 22, 2018.
5. Maintain Business Registrations with City for all uses on site.
6. BENNETT, FENCE FACTORY and any other entity on the PROPERTY shall
terminate all uses, vehicle and material storage within thirty (30) days of decision
on IPD Permit No. 2017-02 if IPD Permit denied.
7. Complete all conditions of approval, including completion of all on-site and off-
site improvements associated with IPD Permit by December 31, 2018.
8. Comply with any other terms of the May 8, 2015 EXCHANGE AGREEMENT, the
LICENSE AGREEMENT and the terms of the recorded Grant Deeds and
temporary construction easements between the parties, not modified by this
Agreement.
9. All buildings on the site shall comply with applicable local and California Building
Codes prior to occupancy.
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