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WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. ~-2003
Series of 2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WHEAT
RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority that:
The four amendments to the Disposition and Development Agreement
with Cornerstone for the Walgreen's Redevelopment Project, three of which
include extensions of time requirements for certain activities and the fourth
pertaining to extension of the Public Improvements Fee for remediation of
contamination, are hereby approved, and/or prior approvals are hereby ratified, in
essentially the same form as the documents accompanying this Resolution.
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DONE AND RESOLVED the r;C; day of November 2003.
Ijc.""1 R M.tJ~
Chair
ATTEST:
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Secretary
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
November 25,2003
The parties to the Disposition and Development Agreement, effective May 1,2003, as
amended (DDA), hereby agree to the following amendment of the DDA:
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into an Agreement For Imposition ("PIP
Agreement") and Utilization Of Public Improvements Fee (PIP) effective November 25, 2003,
which PIP Agreement is incorporated herein and made part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the PIP is a 1 % fee on all commercial, retail sales at the Walgreen's store
only at the 38th A venue and Sheridan Boulevard location within the City of Wheat Ridge,
Colorado (City); and
WHEREAS, the PIP is imposed and utilized to pay some of the Authority's financial
obligations related to costs for public improvements associated with the redevelopment of the
site for the Walgreen's store; and
WHEREAS, such public improvements include, by illustration, extraordinary costs to
remediate contamination of the soils and/or improvements at the site, upon which the
Walgreen's store will be located; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the DDA, the Authority has agreed to share equally
with the Developer such remediation costs to a maximum sum of $50,000.00; and
WHEREAS, because the parties have been unable to access and inspect the entire site,
it is possible that said remediation costs may exceed the total anticipated costs of $100,000.00;
and
WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of providing for the revenues to help pay the
Authority's share of the potential extraordinary costs of public improvements, including said
remediation; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and the City have entered into an Intergovernmental
Agreement dated October 28, 2003 to, among other matters, collect and pay to the Authority
the PIP to pay the Authority's financial obligations for public improvements related to the
Walgreen's project; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Developer are desirous of amending the DDA to
provide that the costs of remediation of contamination in excess of $100,000.00 shall be an
obligation of the Authority; however, payable solely and exclusively from the PIP and no
other source of money, revenue, property or assets of the Authority or the City whatsoever;
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WHEREAS, to effect this modification, the parties amend the DDA in the following
respects:
1. All capitalized terms, not otherwise defined herein, shall have the
same meanings provided in the DDA or applicable agreement.
2. The costs of remediation of contamination at the Walgreen's
Redevelopment project in excess of $100,000.00 shall be the financial obligation of
the Authority; subject however, to payment therefore solely and exclusively from the
1 % PIP imposed upon all corru;nercial retail sales at the Walgreen's store only. No
other monies, revenues, properties or assets of the Authority or the City whatsoever
shall be pledged or utilized for this financial obligation.
3. The revenues from such PIP shall be used for such remediation costs
only after all financial obligations of the Authority under the Loan Agreement and
Note between the Authority and the Developer, dated November 25,2003, which
instruments are incorporated herein and made part hereof.
4. The Developer shall provide the Authority with a detailed accounting,
including receipts and supporting data, of the costs of such remediation upon
completion thereof by the Developer.
5. Consistent with the said PIP Agreement, Loan Agreement and Note,
the PIP revenues shall be used to pay the Authority's financial debt for costs related to
the Walgreen's Redevelopment project.
6. Upon full payment and satisfaction of the financial obligations
described in the Loan Agreement, Note and this Amendment to the DDA, and as
subject to determination by the Authority, and verified in writing by the Developer of
full payment for all such financial obligations, the PIP Agreement shall terminate.
7. The collection, utilization and payment of PIP revenues for the
purposes described herein are specifically subject to written approval by Walgreen's to
the sole satisfaction of the Authority. .
8. Until all remediation costs have been reimbursed to Developer in
accordance with this Fourth Amendment, the DDA shall remain in full force and
effect.
All other provisions of the DDA, as amended, and except as amended hereby,
shall be in full force and effect.
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cetpora.tion, the sole M~ooer of lBE CORNERSTONE GROUI1 XXII, 4.L..c., II
Dela.watelimilcd liability cWnp8lly, and petSOnal1~ known to llle (0 be the peraoo wh(>lj~ name
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acknowledged that tte signed and deliveted the said insll:Um.elJt as J'/lr",r/Mf , of The
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puxsuant to authority, as bis lIce and voluntllt'y act! and as the free and voljmtlly aet r' d deed
of said corporation and Iimi~ liability company, t the pllIposes therein forth.
Given under my hand mld notarial seal the ~ day 0 . 2003'1
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THIRD AMENDMENT TO nDA
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 2003
The parties to the Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA"), Effective May
1,2003, hereby agree to the amendment of Exhibit B (Schedule of Performance) of the DDA
extending the time requirement for the Authority's Financing and the Closing as provided in
the revised Exhibit B document attached hereto.
Wheat Ridge Urban
Renewal Authority
The Cornerstone Group,
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By: '7:'~ ~ fLA..
Chai
By: The Cornerstone Group I, Inc.
Manager
By:
ATTEST:
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Secretary
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me the ..5 'fA.. day of
AltJYi€11'1 b.f!4' , 2003, by ;t1 C1rf i3. ';';;'1zR-Jr1 as Chair, and
I/-n-h U;:':l.. <'-r , . as Secretary of the WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: l' /; re It;) ((:>
MyCommisSlOll Expires 04/16/2006
EXHIBIT B
Schedule ofPerlormauce
EVENT
1, Execution Of Agreement And
Deposit Of Earnest Money (Effective
Date)
2, Conclusion Of Due Diligence
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING:
1. Securing Of Developer's Project
Financing
2. Securing Of Authority's
Financing
3, Preliminary Description and Boundary
Survey to Developer
4. Inspection Of Property
Regarding Contamination
5, Determination Regarding
Contamination Remediation, If
Necessary
6. Developer's Securing of Vehicular Access
To Property Including Traffic Study to CDOT
7. Completion Of Due Diligence
By Developer
8, Title Commitment And
Survey To Developer By
Authority
9, AcceptancelRejection Of Titlel
Survey By Developer
TIME
May 1,2003
July 31, 2003
July 31, 2003
November 14, 2003
August 15, 2003
July 18, 2003
August 15,2003
September 19,2003
July 31, 2003
Upon Acquisition of
Property by Authority
Fourteen (14) After
Receipt of Title
Commitment/Survey
from Authority
10. Satisfaction ofTitle/Survey By
Authority
Fourteen (14) Days
After Notice of
Defect from
Developer
11. City Approvals Of Land Use
Matters/Permits Granted
Five (5) Days
before Closing
12. Binding Written Commitment
From Walgreen's
May 27,2003
13. Completion Of Acquisition Of Property I
Relocation Of TenantslBusinesses By
Authority
Twenty (20) Days
before Closing
14. CLOSING
May 5, 2004
15. Commencement Of Construction Of
Improvements By Developer
Ninety (90) Days
after Closing
16. Completion Of Construction
(Subject To Force Majeur)
Eight (8) months after
City Approves
building plans and
issues building permit
17. Certificate Of Occupancy
For Walgreen's
Two (2) months after
completion of
Construction
18. Commencement Of Business
Operations by Walgreen's
Sixty (60) Days after
Certificate of
Occupancy
19, Issuance Of Certificate Of
Completion By Authority
Five (5) Days
after Commencement of
business by Walgreen's
ALL TIME REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE EXTENSIONS BY WRITTEN
AGREEMENT(S) BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
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SECOND EXTENSION AGREEMENT TO DDA
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
The parties to the Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA"), Effective May
1, 2003, hereby agree to the amendment of Exhibit B (Schedule of Performance) of the DDA
extending the time requirement for the Authority's Financing as provided in the revised
Exhibit B document attached hereto.
Wheat Ridge Urban
Renewal Authority
The Cornerstone Group,
XXII, L.L.C.
By: I-/~.B. ~---
Chair
By: The Cornerstone Group I, Inc.
Manager
By:
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Secretary
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me the 6\6/k. day of
~pf~ , 2003, by MCc<~ 'b. \tZl.:'o'rluv<.. as Chair, and
.4n 11 L a Lz.. €-r " as Secretary of the WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal.
EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Performance
EVENT
1. Execution Of Agreement And
Deposit Of Earnest Money (Effective
Date)
2. Conclusion Of Due Diligence
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING:
1. Securing Of Developer's Project
Financing
2, Securing Of Authority's
Financing
3. Preliminary Description and Boundary
Survey to Developer
4. Inspection Of Property
Regarding Contamination
5. Determination Regarding
Contamination Remediation, If
Necessary
6. Developer's Securing of Vehicular Access
To Property Including Traffic Study to CDOT
7, Completion Of Due Diligence
By Developer
8, Title Commitment And
Survey To Developer By
Authority
9, Acceptance/Rejection Of Title/
Survey By Developer
10. Satisfaction of Title/Survey By
TIME
May 1, 2003
July 31,2003
July 31,2003
October 15, 2003
August 15, 2003
July 18, 2003
August 15,2003
September 19, 2003
July 31, 2003
Upon Acquisition of
Property by Authority
Fourteen (14) After
Receipt of Title
Commitment/Survey
from Authority
Fourteen (14) Days
Authority
After Notice of
Defect from
Developer
11. City Approvals Of Land Use
Matters/Permits Granted
Five (5) Days
before Closing
12. Binding Written Commitment
From Walgreen's
May 27, 2003
13. Completion Of Acquisition Of Propertyl
Relocation Of Tenants/Businesses By
Authority
Twenty (20) Days
before Closing
14. CLOSING
October 28, 2003
15. Commencement Of Construction Of
Improvements By Developer
Ninety (90) Days
after Closing
16. Completion Of Construction
(Subject To Force Majeur)
Eight (8) months after
City Approves
building plans and
issues building permit
17. Certificate Of Occupancy
For Walgreen's
Two (2) months after
completion of
Construction
18. Commencement Of Business
Operations by Walgreen's
Sixty (60) Days after
Certificate of
Occupancy
19. Issuance Of Certificate Of
Completion By Authority
Five (5) Days
after Commencement of
business by Walgreen's
ALL TIME REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE EXTENSIONS BY WRITTEN
AGREEMENT(S) BETWEEN THE PARTIES,
EXTENSION AGREEMENT TO DDA
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2003
The parties to the Disposition and Development Agreement ("DDA"), Effective May
1,2003, hereby agree to the amendment of Exhibit B (Schedule of Performance) of the DDA
extending certain time requirements as provided in the revised Exhibit B document attached
hereto,
Wheat Ridge Urban
Renewal Authority
The Cornerstone Group,
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By: 1-(0.:1 B ~
Chair
By: The Cornerstone Group I, Inc.
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Secretary ~
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OFc::Y~tYY7 )
gThe foregoing instrument~~ acknowledged before me the rh f#-day of
~ 2003, by -:I-Li ~ ~,~ as Chair, and
:(S r' .J as Secretai)Uofthe WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL
AUTHORITY.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS)
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COUNTY OF Get7K )
I, a Notary Public, do hereby certifY that7;i?J;V'~6.. Qtlll,IJ1f1 , personally known to me
to be the~PPf;d.Jnf/)/O(M;..J( of THE CORNERS ONE GROUP I, INe., an lllinois
corporation, the sole M'anager of THE CORNERSTONE GROUP XXII, L.L.c., a
Delaware limited liability company, and personally known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed in the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this day in person and
acknowledged that he signed and delivered the said instrument as M/?t?,'.// of The
Cornerstone Group I, Inc" the sole Manager of The Cornerstone GrouJ!' XXII, L.L.C"
pursuant to authority, as his free and voluntary act, and as the free and voluntary act and deed
of said corporation and limited liability company, for the purposes therein set forth,
Given under my hand and notarial seal the ~/^- day of dVMrl ,2003.
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EXHmIT B
Schedule of Performance
EVENT
1. Execution Of Agreement And
Deposit Of Earnest Money (Effective
Date)
2, Conclusion Of Due Diligence
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING:
1. Securing Of Developer' s Project
Financing
2, Securing Of Authority's
Financing
3. Preliminary Description and Boundary
Survey to Developer
4, Inspection Of Property
Regarding Contamination
5, Determination Regarding
Contamination Remediation, If
Necessary
6, Developer's Securing of Vehicular Access
To Property Including Traffic Study to CDOT
7, Completion Of Due Diligence
By Developer
8, Title Commitment And
Survey To Developer By
Authority
9, Acceptance!Rejection Of Title I
Survey By Developer
10. Satisfaction ofTitlelSurvey By
TIME
May 1, 2003
July 31, 2003
July 31, 2003
August 15, 2003
August 15,2003
July 18, 2003
August 15, 2003
September 19, 2003
July 31, 2003
Upon Acquisition of
Property by Authority
Fourteen (14) After
Receipt of Title
Commitment/Survey
from Authority
Fourteen (14) Days
Authority
After Notice of
Defect from
Developer
11. City Approvals Of Land Use
MatterslPerrnits Granted
Five (5) Days
before Closing
12, Binding Written Commitment
From Walgreen's
May 27, 2003
13, Completion Of Acquisition Of Property I
Relocation Of Ten ants /Businesses By
Authority
Twenty (20) Days
before Closing
14, CLOSING
October 28, 2003
15, Commencement Of Construction Of
Improvements By Developer
Ninety (90) Days
after Closing
16, Completion Of Construction
(Subject To Force Majeur)
Eight (8) months after
City Approves
building plans and
issues building permit
17, Certificate Of Occupancy
For Walgreen's
Two (2) months after
completion of
Construction
18, Commencement Of Business
Operations by Walgreen's
Sixty (60) Days after
Certificate of
Occupancy
19, Issuance Of Certificate Of
Completion By Authority
Five (5) Days
after Commencement of
business by Walgreen's
ALL TIME REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE EXTENSIONS BY WRITTEN
AGREEMENT(S) BETWEEN THE PARTIES,
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
AND
THE CORNERSTONE GROUP XXII, L.L.C.,
a Delaware limited liability company
Effective May 1, 2003
Table of Contents
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE ....................................................2
SECTION 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT ......................................................8
SECTION 3. PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYIDEPOSIT ............................8
SECTION 4. ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY..................................................... 9
SECTION 5. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING ............................10
SECTION 6. FINANCING/HOLDERffAXES ..................................................13
SECTION 7. DEEDfI'ITLE MA TTERS.............................................................14
SECTION 8. OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER AFTER CLOSING ...........16
SECTION 9. PROPERTY RELATED MATTERS ...........................................16
SECTION 10. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION/OPERATION OF
BUSINESS.......................................................................................17
SECTION 11. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ............................17
SECTION 12. GENERAL COVENANTS ............................................................19
SECTION 13. SAFETYIINDEMNIFICA TIONIINSURANCE ..........................19
SECTION 14. DEFAULTIEVENT OF DEFAULT .............................................22
SECTION 15. EVENTS OF DEFAULT/NOTICES OF DEFAULT;
OPPORTUNITY TO CURE DEFAULT/REMEDIES...............23
SECTION 16. TERMINATIONIEXPIRATION OF AGREEMENT ................24
SECTION 17. AUTHORITY'S OPTION TO REPURCHASE..........................25
SECTION 18. RESTRICTIONS ON ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER.........26
SECTION 19. GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................28
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Table of Exhibits
Exhibit A..... .Description of Property
Exhibit AI... .Proposed Site Plan Submitted By Developer In Response To Request For
Proposals
Exhibit B,. . . . . Schedule Of Performance
Exhibit C..... . Site Plan Approved By City
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DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into effective May
1, 2003, (the "Effective Date") by and between the WHEAT RIDGE URBAN
RENEWAL AUTHORITY, a body corporate and politic of the State of Colorado (the
"Authority") and THE CORNERSTONE GROUP XXII, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company (the "Developer").
WHEREAS, the Authority is a body corporate and politic and has been duly
created, organized, established and authorized to transact business and exercise its
powers as an urban renewal authority within the City of Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County,
Colorado (the "City"), under and pursuant to the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, Sections
31-25-101 et seq., C.R.S. (the "Urban Renewal Law"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has determined that blighted conditions
exist within certain areas of the 38th A venue Corridor of the City, and that the
redevelopment or development of some of the area for a municipal sales tax generating
retail businesses is necessary and in the best interest of the public health, safety and
welfare of the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, an urban renewal plan, known as the "38th Avenue Corridor
Redevelopment Plan" (the "Redevelopment Plan"), has been approved by the City
Council of the City by Resolution 25-2001 for urban renewal projects under the Urban
Renewal Law; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan may hereafter be modified by the City
Council of the City as provided by the Urban Renewal Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has determined that development
and/or redevelopment of the area generally located at the southwest corner of 38th
Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard (the "Redevelopment Project") as a municipal sales tax
generating retail development is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, will eliminate
blight, prevent the spread of blight and generate public benefits for the City; and
WHEREAS, in response to requests for proposals, the Authority has selected the
proposal of-the Developer for development of a portion of the 38th Avenue Corridor
(illustrated and described on Exhibit A hereto) as one of the proposals which serves the
goals and objectives of the City and complies with the Redevelopment Plan and the
Urban Renewal Law; and
WHEREAS, Developer has the experience, legal ability, expertise and financial
resources to construct and operate or cause the construction and operation of the
improvements constituting a portion of the Redevelopment Project; and
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WHEREAS, Developer has agreed to construct, or effect the construction of
certain Improvements, in furtherance of the Redevelopment Plan (as illustrated on
Exhibit Al hereto); and
WHEREAS, the Improvements to be constructed or effected by the Developer
will eliminate and prevent the spread of blight, comply with the Redevelopment Plan and
serve the economic, social and financial interests and needs of the City and community;
and
WHEREAS, such Improvements and the business that is to be an integral part of
the Property will enhance the sales tax base and property tax base of the City; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide funds to meet obligations with respect to public
purposes, activities and operations of the Authority in accordance with the
Redevelopment Plan and the Urban Renewal Law, the City has the authority to utilize
property and sales tax incremental financing/funding within the Redevelopment Area;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority has the
power of eminent domain and the authority to relocate certain business tenants and
residents displaced by the Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, with such legal processes the Authority has the power to acquire
properties, relocate eligible residents and business tenants, assemble the redevelopment
site and convey unencumbered title to the site to the Developer for fair value; and
WHEREAS, Developer desires to acquire unencumbered title to the real property
(hereafter the "Property") within the site and construct improvements thereon constituting
a Walgreen's retail sales and drugstore; and
WHEREAS, the Authority is willing to sell and convey title to the assembled site
(Property) to the Developer upon the terms and provisions in this Agreement.
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE
1.1 DEFINITIONS
"Act" or "Urban Renewal Law" means the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, article
25 of title 31, C.R.S., as amended.
"Certificate of Completion" means the certificate described in Section 10,
"Certificate of Occupancy" means a document issued by the Cornmunity
Development Department of the City allowing the occupancy or use of a building or
improvement and certifying that the structure or use has been constructed and will be
used in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
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"City" means the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado,
"City Council" means the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
"Closing" means the date of satisfaction of all of the conditions precedent in
Section 5 and the purchase of the Property by the Developer from the Authority.
"Commencement of Construction" means the visible commencement by the
Developer of actual physical operations on the Property for the erection of the
Improvements, including without limitation, obtaining a foundation permit for the
Improvements and excavation of the Property for footings, foundations or caissons,
"Completion of Construction" means the issuance by the City of a Certificate of
Occupancy for all of the Improvements that the Developer is required to construct or
effect such construction.
"Consolidation Plat" means a plat, which aggregates two or more parcels or
portions of land into a single lot, development or building site,
"Deed" means the special warranty deed.
"Default" and "Event of Default" means those events specified in Section 14.
"Developer" means The Cornerstone Group XXII, L.L.c., a Delaware limited
liability company, its nominee, and its successors and assigns that conform to the
requirements of Section 18.
"Eminent Domain" means the legal process for the acquisition of any/all interests
in the Property, or portions thereof, or other properties within the Redevelopment Area,
by the Authority.
"Environmental Laws" mean any international, federal, state or local statute, law,
regulation, order, consent, decree, judgment, permit, license, code, covenant, deed
restriction, common law, treaty, convention, ordinance or other requirement relating to
public health, safety or the environment, including, without limitation, those relating to
releases, discharges or emissions to air, water, land or groundwater, to the withdrawal or
use of groundwater, to the use and handling of polychlorinated biphenyls or asbestos, to
the disposal, treatment, storage or management of hazardous or solid waste, materials, to
the handling, transportation, discharge or release of gaseous or liquid Hazardous
Substances and any regulation, order, notice or demand issued pursuant to such law,
statute or ordinance, if any, applicable to the Property, including without limitation the
following: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act, the Superfund Recovery Act, the Hazardous and Solid Waste Act, the Hazardous
Substances TranspOltation Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Clean Water
Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act,
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the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-
to-Know Act, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodentcide Act, the Rivers and
Harbors Appropriation Act, the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental
Policy Act, the Oil Pollution Act, and any state or local law, and any state statute or local
ordinance implementing the same, and any further amendments thereto and all rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Environmental Liabilities" has the meaning set forth in Section 13.5.
"Hazardous Substance" means any hazardous or toxic material, substance or
waste, pollutant or contaminant which is defined, prohibited, limited or regulated under
any statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation of any local, state, regional or Federal
Authority having jurisdiction over the Property, or its use, including but not limited to
any material, substance or waste that is (a) defined, listed or otherwise classified as a
hazardous substance, hazardous material, hazardous waste or other words of similar
meaning under any Environmental Laws; (b) petroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons, and all
petroleum products; (c) polychlorinated biphenols; (d) lead; (e) urea formaldehyde; (1)
asbestos and asbestos containing materials; (g) flammables and explosives; (h) infectious
materials; (i) atmospheric radon at levels over 4 picocuries per cubic liter, (j) radioactive
materials; or (k) defined, prohibited, limited. or regulated as a hazardous substance or
hazardous waste under any rules or regulations promulgated under any Environmental
Laws.
"Holder" means the owner of a Mortgage.
"Improvements" or "Site Improvements" or "Walgreen's Improvements" mean
the improvements (such as by illustration only, a Walgreen's drive through retail sales
establishment and drugstore and other related site improvements) to be constructed by or
at the direction of the Developer on the Property as specified in the Site Plan as a
business for the retail sales of goods, commodities and drugs and a municipal sales tax
producing project.
"Incremental Property Taxes" means, for each Fiscal Year subsequent to the
creation of the Property Tax Increment Area (including the Property), all Property Tax
Revenues in excess of the Property Tax Base Amount.
"Incremental Sales Taxes" mean, for each Fiscal Year subsequent to the creation
of the Sales Tax Increment Area (including the Property), all Sales Tax Revenues in
excess of the Sales Tax Base Amount.
"Mortgage" means any mortgage or deed of trust conveying an interest in the
Property for the purpose of securing a debt or other obligation.
"Notice Address" or "Notices" means the address for notice set forth below, as
amended from time to time:
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City:
Authority:
With a copy to:
Developer:
With a copy to:
The City of Wheat Ridge
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80215
Telephone: 303-234-5900
Fax: 303-235-2857
Attention: City Manager
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority
7500 W. 29th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80215
Telephone: 303-234-5900
Fax: 303-235-2857
Attention: Executive Director
James A. Windholz
Windholz & Associates
1650 38th Street, Suite 103W
Boulder, Colorado 80301
Telephone: 303-443-3100
Fax: 303-443-7835
jwindholz@windholzlaw.com
The Cornerstone Group XXII, L.L.c.
c/o The Cornerstone Group I, Inc.,
Jeffrey W. Bailey
6500 S. Quebec Street, Suite 300
Englewood, CO 80111
Telephone: 303-740-8500
Fax: 303-220-9134
dadbailey@aol.com
Tim Sullivan
225 West Wacker, #2800
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: 312-201-2545
Fax: 312-201-2549
TCGIITS@aol.com
Alan B. Roth, Esq,
Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon
225 West Wacker, #2800
Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone: 312-201-2633
Fax: 312-201-2555
roth@wildmanharrold.com
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"Party" or "Parties" means a Party or the Parties to this Agreement.
"Permitted Exceptions" mean those exceptions to the title to the Property that are
permitted pursuant to Section 7.3.
"Pollutant(s)" means any substance that is now or may become regulated or
governed by any Environmental Laws, or the presence of which requires investigation
under any Environmental Laws, or any flammable, explosive, corrosive, reactive,
carcinogenic, radioactive material, hazardous waste, toxic substance defined or
designated as a hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste by any Environmental
Laws and shall include, without limitation:
(i) any substance included within the definitions of "hazardous
substance" as the term is defined in CERCLA; and "hazardous waste" as that term
is defined in RCRA; and any "hazardous material" as the term is defined in the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U,S.C. ~~ 1801 et seq) as amended
(including as those terms are further defined, construed, or otherwise used in
rules, regulations or standards issued pursuant to the Environmental Laws); and
(ii) any substance listed in the United States Department of
Transportation Table (49 c.R.R. 172.101 and amendments thereto) or by the
Environmental Protection Authority (or any successor) as a hazardous substance
(40 C,F.R. Part 302 and amendments thereto); and
(iii) any material, waste or substance which is or contains any
petroleum product or by-product, flammable or explosive material, radioactive
material, asbestos, PCBs, dioxins, heavy metals, mine tailings, waste or slag,
radon gas or any material designated as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to
Section 311 of the CWA (33 U.S,C, ~ 1317).
"Property" means the real property to be redeveloped as provided herein, located
in the vicinity of the southwest corner area of 38th A venue and Sheridan Boulevard or any
portion thereof, (Exhibit A).
"Redevelopment Area" or "Project Area" means the land area described III
Exhibit A.
"Redevelopment Plan" means the urban renewal plan approved by the City for the
area, which is the subject of this Agreement, as amended. The Redevelopment Plan is
entitled "The 38th Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan".
"Redevelopment Project" or "Project" means the undertakings and activities of
the Developer with regard to the construction and use of Improvements pursuant to this
Agreement in the Redevelopment Area for the development of the Property as a
municipal sales tax generating retail sales business facility, in accordance with Urban
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Renewal Law and the Redevelopment Plan and in substantial compliance with the Site
Plan.
"Relocation Costs" means all costs related to the relocation of business tenants
and residents in the Project Area in accordance with the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal
Authority Relocation Polices for this Project.
"Schedule of Performance" means, the schedule that governs the times for
development/redevelopment performances, obligations and requirements of and by the
Parties (described in Exhibit B hereto).
"Site Plan" means the plans for development of the Property submitted by the
Developer, and that has been approved by the City as the Site Plan for the Property
incident to the City's approval of the special use permit and building permit, a copy of
which Plan is to be attached hereto as Exhibit C and made a part hereof. The Site Plan
may include, by illustration only, the documents, drawings, plans, specifications and
other data which illustrate, explain and provide details of (but not limited to) grading,
erosion controls, storm water retention facilities, landscaping, roads, vehicular/pedestrian
facilities, utilities, elevations for the Improvements and narrative and drawings for
development of the Property, and which addresses building fa<;ade, building architecture,
building colors and materials, life safety and similar details, streetscape, methods for
maintaining safety of pedestrians and vehicles, parking, circulation and access, lighting,
signage and other matters required by the City,
"Special Use Permit" means a permit granted by the City Council for a
discretionary use, which use is clearly shown to be void or deficient in an area and which,
if properly designed, developed, operated and maintained, may be approved for any
specific location within a zone district wherein the special use is enumerated.
"The Cornerstone Group XXII, L.L.C." means Developer.
"Title Company" means Chicago Title Insurance Company unless otherwise
agreed in writing by the Parties.
1.2 PURPOSE
The public purpose of this Agreement is to further the goals and objectives of the
Urban Renewal Law by providing for the elimination, control and prevention of the
spread of blight by and with the redevelopment of a portion of the 38th Avenue
Redevelopment Area Corridor pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan. The Authority has
determined that the redevelopment of the Property in accordance with this Agreement
conforms to the Redevelopment Plan and the Urban Renewal Law and is in the best
interests of the community.
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SECTION 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The Developer agrees to acquire and develop/redevelop the Property described in
Exhibit A in accordance with the Site Plan by constructing the Improvements described
herein. All construction required of the Developer by this Agreement shall be undertaken
and completed in accordance with the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit B), the Special
Use Permit, the Consolidation Plat, vacation of right-of way, Environmental Laws, the
Site Plan, all applicable laws and regulations, including City codes and ordinances, the
Redevelopment Plan, and shall be performed in accordance with and subject to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
SECTION 3. PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTYIDEPOSIT
3.1 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE
On the terms and conditions of this Agreement and at the Closing, the Authority
agrees to sell the Property described in Exhibit A and the Developer agrees to purchase
such Property from the Authority.
3.2 PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY
The price to be paid by the Developer for the Property at Closing (the "Purchase
Price") is $1,412,000.00 in immediately available funds.
3.3 EARNEST MONEY-DEFAULT PRIOR TO CLOSING
A. Upon execution of this Agreement by the Parties, the Developer
shall deposit with the Title Company a check for $100,000.00 as Earnest Money
to pay the Purchase Price for the Property and as security for its performance of
other pre-closing requirements in this Agreement. The Title Company shall hold
the check in an interest bearing account and apply same and interest as follows in
paragraph B.
B. The Earnest Money and interest shall be applied to the Purchase
Price at Closing of the Property and the Developer shall be credited therefore,
Upon Default of the terms and conditions of this Agreement by the Developer
prior to Closing, the Developer shall forfeit the Earnest Money and interest to the
Authority as the Authority's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of this
Agreement and compensate the Authority for its legal fees, costs and delay in
other opportunities to sell the Property for development to another Party.
Developer agrees that forfeiture of the Earnest Money is reasonable.
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SECTION 4. ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY
4.1. ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY BY THE DEVELOPER PRIOR TO
CLOSING
Prior to Closing and as of the date of possession, title to the Property, agreements
with property owners, or orders of court (whichever date is earliest) by the Authority, the
Authority hereby grants to the Developer and its employees, agents, servants,
representatives and contractors, a license to enter the Property at reasonable times as the
Developer deems necessary, and in a reasonable manner, for the purposes of making or
performing, at the Developer's expense, such inspections, borings, surveys, engineering
studies, soil tests and studies, environmental sampling and/or tests, as the Authority and
Developer deem necessary or advisable. All such inspections, tests and reviews
conducted on the Property by the Developer shall be undertaken in a safe, workmanlike
and reasonable manner. No compensation shall be payable to the Authority, nor shall any
charge be made in any form, by any Party for the license provided in this Section. The
Parties hereby acknowledge that adequate legal consideration exists in this Agreement for
the granting of such license. If required by the Authority, the Developer shall
substantially restore the Property to its condition prior to any inspections, tests or reviews
made by such Developer and the Developer shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold the
Authority harmless from any and all liability, loss, cost, damage or expense which the
Authority may sustain or incur by reason of such entry and conduct of such inspections,
tests or reviews. The Developer shall employ all commercially reasonable efforts to avoid
any material interference with the Authority's activities on the Property.
4.2
CLOSING
ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY BY THE AUTHORITY AFTER
After the Closing, the Developer hereby grants to the Authority and the City and
their employees, agents, servants, representatives and contractors, a license (which
license shall terminate upon Completion of Construction) to enter the Property and
Improvements at all reasonable business hours except in emergencies, (as determined by
the Authority or City) as they deem necessary, and in a reasonable manner, for the
purpose of carrying out or determining compliance with this Agreement, the
Redevelopment Plan, the Site Plan, the Consolidation Plat and any City code or
ordinance including, without limitation, inspection or review of any work being
conducted on the Property or Improvements, provided that the Authority shall use
commercially reasonable efforts not to interfere with Developer's construction on the
Property. Except in the event of an emergency, the Authority and City shall provide
reasonable advance notice prior to such entry. No compensation shall be payable to the
Developer, nor shall any charge be made in any form, by any Party for the license
provided in this Section. The Parties hereby acknowledge that adequate legal
consideration exists in this Agreement for the granting of such license. If requested by
the Developer, the Authority and City shall restore the Property to its condition prior to
any tests or inspections made by the Authority or City, except for inspections conducted
pursuant to City codes and requirements. To the extent required by law, if at all, and
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subject to applicable laws including without limitation the Governmental Immunity Act,
the Authority hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, protect and hold the Developer
harmless from any and all liability, loss, cost, damage or expense which the Developer
may sustain or incur by reason of negligence related to such entry and the conduct of
such tests, inspections and/or reviews.
4.3. PROGRESS REPORTS
Following Closing and until Cornmencement of Construction, the Developer shall
make reports in such form and detail, as may reasonably be requested by the Authority,
regarding the actual progress of the Developer with respect to the Cornmencement of
Construction.
SECTION 5. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING
In addition to Sections 7.2 and 7.3, the following conditions shall be satisfied to
the reasonable satisfaction of the Parties (see the Schedule of Performance regarding
applicable time requirements of the conditions). Unless waived in writing by either or
both Parties, as the case may be, if any condition is not realized, this Agreement may be
terminated by either Party and the Earnest Money and interest returned to Developer.
5.1 AUTHORITY FINANCING
A. Within the timing requirements described in the Schedule of
Performance, the Authority shall use good faith efforts to secure the necessary
funding (financing) to effect its obligations under this Agreement.
B. The terms, conditions, requirements, performances and provisions
of this Agreement pertaining to the Authority are specifically contingent upon the
securing of funding, which terms and conditions of the funding, shall be at the
sole discretion and determination of the Authority on or before the date provided
for such purpose in the Schedule of Performance. Said financing will be by
separate agreement(s), which may include the Developer and/or its
lender/financier as Parties to same. Because the Developer will be incurring costs
to fulfill its requirements of this Agreement, the Authority shall continuously and
frequent! y advise the Developer of the progress/status of its securing of financing.
C. If the Authority determines that the funding is not satisfactory, it
shall give written notice thereof to the Developer and this Agreement shall be
deemed terminated, null and void as of the date of such notice. The Earnest
Money and interest shall be refunded to the Developer.
5.2 DEVELOPER'S FINANCING
Prior to the Commencement of Construction of Improvements, Developer shall
deliver to the Authority for the Authority's review and written approval a copy of a loan
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commitment obtained by Developer for the construction financing necessary to construct
all Improvements and fulfill its requirements under this Agreement. The scope of the
Authority's right to approve such loan commitment for Developer's financing will be
limited to confirming that: (a) the committing lender has sufficient financial capacity to
provide the committed funds; (b) the proceeds of Developer's financing, when added to
the Developer's equity investment, will be sufficient to fund the design and construction
of all Improvements and perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (c) the lender
has not imposed any conditions that will materially impair Developer's ability to perform
its obligations under this Agreement. From and after approval by the Authority of such
loan commitment, Developer shall keep the Authority advised of any material changes to
the terms of Developer's financing, In addition to the foregoing, in the event the Holder
provides a notice of Event of Default or claimed default to the Developer, the Holder
shall also agree to/and shall provide written notice to the Authority of such default notice
immediately upon providing such notice to the Developer.
5.3 ACOUlSITION OF THE SITE
Prior to Closing, the Authority shall, at its expense, have acquired title to the
Project Area and the Property, including the use of eminent domain, if necessary, subject
to easements on the Consolidation Plat.
5.4 BUSINESSES AND/OR TENANTS RELOCATION
Prior to Closing the Authority shall, at its expense, have taken all actions,
including by illustration, relocation to ensure that all businesses and other tenants
formerly occupying the Project Area are no longer in possession of and/or occupying any
portion of the Project Area.
5,5 VEIDCULAR ACCESSfTRAFFIC STUDY
Prior to Closing, the Developer shall have obtained access approvals/agreements
to its reasonable satisfaction with the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT")
related to access ont%ff of Sheridan Boulevard. In relation thereto, Developer shall
provide CDOT with the required traffic study within the time requirements described in
the Schedule of Performance.
5.6 EVIDENCE OF COMMITMENT BY WALGREEN'S
Prior to Closing and within the requirement of the Schedule of Performance,
Developer shall provide the Authority with a copy and/or evidence of a binding letter of
intent and irrevocable commitment from Walgreen's to operate a Walgreen's DruglRetail
Store of not less than 14,000 square feet of Improvements and for a lease period of not
less than 25 years, which document is subject to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Authority.
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5.7 APPROVAL OF LAND USE MATTERS BY CITY
The Property is zoned C-l (Commercial-One) and as such is eligible for the use
described in this Agreement except the drive-through pharmacy, which requires approval
of a Special Use Permit by City Council. Prior to Closing, the City must have approved
the Consolidation Plat, vacation of the alley right-of-way, Special Use Permit and Site
Plan in substantially the same form as that in Exhibit C hereto for the Property, The City
shall approve such matters prior to Closing as provided in the Schedule of Performance.
The construction of the Improvements shall conform substantially with the approved Site
Plan and building permit.
5.8 PERMITS
Prior to Closing the Developer shall have obtained all permits required by the
City for construction of the Improvements, including the permits described in Section
5.7.
5.9 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Within the time requirements of the Schedule of Performance and immediately
after the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Parties shall conduct an environmental
assessment of the Property, The Authority shall pay a portion of the costs therefore, not
to exceed $3,500.00. Dependent upon such assessment, the Parties shall either agree as
to environmental remediation, if any is required, or terminate this Agreement, as the case
may be. If the parties agree to remediate environmental contamination, if any, the
Authority shall be responsible for paying a portion of the costs therefore, not to exceed
$50,000.00. The Authority shall provide to Developer copies of any existing studies and
assessments in the Authority's possession.
5.10 DUE DILIGENCE.
As provided in the Schedule of Performance, the Developer shall commence
performance of due diligence on all matters related to the Property and the requirements
of this Agreement.
5.11 CLOSING
Subject to satisfaction of all conditions prior to Closing in this Agreement, the
Closing shall occur on or before October 28, 2003. Closing may be extended by
agreement of the Parties.
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SECTION 6. FINANCING/HOLDERffAXES
6.1 HOLDER NOT OBLIGATED TO CONSTRUCT
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Agreement, a Holder (including a Holder
or other person or entity who obtains title to all or part of the Property as a result of
foreclosure proceedings, or deed in lieu thereof and including any other Party who
thereafter obtains title to the Property or such part from or through such Holder or other
person or entity) will not be obligated by this Agreement to construct or complete the
Improvements, or any of them, or to guarantee such construction or completion. A
Holder and such other persons specified above and their successors in interest may, at
their option, construct the Improvements required under this Agreement in accordance
with Section 6.3.
6.2 COPY OF NOTICE OF DEFAULT TO HOLDER
In the event that the Authority delivers to Developer a demand or notice of any
claimed Default or Event of Default by Developer under this Agreement, the Authority
will at the same time transmit a copy of such demand or notice to the Holder at the last
address of such Holder shown in the records of the Authority. All notices under this
Section will be given in accordance with the. provisions of Section 19.3.
6.3 HOLDER'S OPTION TO CURE DEFAULTS
After any Default or Event of Default under this Agreement any Holder will have
the right, at its option, to cure or remedy or to cornmence to cure or remedy any such
Default or Event of Default (or such Default or Event of Default to the extent that it
relates to the part of the Property covered by its Mortgage) within the period for cure in
Section 15.1 after receipt of such notice (or so long as cure has been commenced within
such period, for so long as the Holder is diligently and continuously prosecuting such
cure), and to add the cost therefore to the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage;
provided, that such cure or remedy is undertaken in accordance with the terms and
provisions of this Section. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be deemed to
permit or authorize a Holder to undertake or continue the construction of the
Improvements, except to the extent such Holder reasonably deems the same necessary to
conserve or protect the Improvements or construction completed, without first having
expressly assumed Developer's obligations with respect to the portion of the Property and
Improvements which Holder elects to construct and/or complete by written agreement
reasonably satisfactory to the Authority. The Holder, in that event, must agree to
construct/complete in the manner provided in this Agreement, such portion of the
Improvements, or such other improvements as the Authority may approve in writing,
which the Holder has agreed to construct and/or complete. The Holder shall submit
evidence satisfactory to the Authority that it has the qualifications, legal ability and
financial responsibility necessary to perform such obligations.
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6.4 TAXES AND FEES
Developer shall be responsible for and pay all taxes and fees related to the
construction of the Improvements and the development of the Property, including, by
illustration only, plat review fees, site plan review fees, sales and use taxes, building
permit fees, utility tap fees, demolition permit fees, fence permit fees, sign permit fees,
street cut permit fees, right-of-way permit fees, grading permit fees, right-of-way
vacation fees and NPDES permit fees. The Authority acknowledges that none of the
Property depicted on the Site Plan is subject to any valuation or assessment agreement
establishing minimum valuations or assessments for tax purposes.
SECTION 7. DEEDffITLE MATTERS
7.1 FORM OF DEED; RECORDING
At Closing, the conveyance of the Property will be accomplished by execution
and delivery of a Special Warranty Deed. The Deed shall be subject to the Permitted
Exceptions in Section 7.3. Such Deed shall be subject to all the terms, conditions and
requirements of the Agreement. After delivery by the Authority, the Developer shall
promptly record the Deed with the Clerk and Recorder of Jefferson County, Colorado and
pay the costs therefore.
7.2 TITLE REVIEW-SURVEY
The Authority shall provide Developer, in accordance with the Schedule of
Performance, a title insurance commitment (the "Commitment") for an owner's title
insurance policy (the "Title Policy") for the Property, In addition, the Authority shall
provide to Developer survey of the Property prepared in accordance with 1992
ALT N ALSM Land Title Survey Standards ("Survey"),
A. Commencing on the date the Commitment and related documents,
including any subsequent endorsements that add any exceptions to title, (the
"Title Documents") and the Survey are delivered to the Developer, the Developer
shall have not more than 14 days thereafter to review the Title Documents and the
Survey and approve or disapprove any matter that does not conform with Section
7.3. If the Developer disapproves any matter, other than those in Section 7.3,
affecting title to the Property or matters disclosed by the Survey, the Developer,
within said 14-day period, shall notify the Authority in writing of such defect;
provided, however, no such matter shall be considered a defect unless, in
Developer's reasonable judgment, it materially affects the Site Plan. The
Authority shall have 14 days from the date of such notice to use good faith efforts
to correct such defect. If, upon the expiration of said 14 day period, the Authority
has not corrected any such title defect to the Developer's reasonable satisfaction,
or, if such defect cannot be corrected in such time or the Authority has not
commenced and is not pursuing reasonable action to cure or correct such defect
and such cure or correction is not completed at least 14 days thereafter, which
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curative action may include affirmative protection against such defect provided by
the Title Company, the Developer may terminate the Agreement, and the Earnest
Money and interest shall be returned to the Developer.
B. If the Developer fails to notify the Authority of any defect in title
or in the Survey as herein required, title shall be deemed acceptable to the
Developer and the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Title
Company shall provide to both Parties prior to the Closing, updated Title
Documents and a written agreement assuring the Developer that the Title
Company will insure against matters affecting title in violation of this Agreement,
which have not been previously waived by Developer, and that carne of record or
are otherwise discovered, and which are not due to the activities of Developer,
since the date of the last Commitment and the time of the recording of the Deed.
It shall not be necessary for the Developer to object to any title matters to which
the Developer has previously objected that appear on any subsequent
Commitment or Commitment update. Such items shall be deemed to be a
violation of this Agreement and subject to the cure provisions of this Agreement
as of the date of the original objection by the Developer.
C. If necessary, the Authority shall provide non-disturbance
agreements with any lenders or underlying fee owners with respect to any
easement areas, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Developer and the
Authority within 10 days of written request by Developer.
7.3 CONDITION OF TITLE
Any Title Policy issued by the Title Company insuring title to the Property shall
not include the standard preprinted exceptions 1 through 5. Title to the Property shall be
free and clear of all liens, defects and encumbrances, except the following Permitted
Exceptions: (a) this Agreement, including those terms included in the Deed; (b) the
Redevelopment Plan; (c) the Site Plan; (d) the Consolidation Plat; (e) those matters,
including easements and rights of way that are part of the Site Plan or Consolidation Plat,
or are approved, accepted, or waived by the Developer; (f) easements for existing utilities
that will continue in use; and (g) taxes and assessments not yet due and payable.
7.4 TITLE INSURANCE POLICIES
Promptly after recordation of the Deed, the Title Company shall issue the Title
Policy in accordance with the Commitment(s) described in Section 7.3. The Authority
shall be responsible for all costs of the Title Policy (including extended coverage over the
general exceptions) and any title insurance commitments, policies or endorsements
required by the Developer. Upon written request, the Developer shall provide the
Authority with a copy of all title insurance policies and endorsements issued to the
Developer.
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SECTION 8. OBLIGATIONS OF DEVELOPER AFTER CLOSING
8.1 CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS,
A. Developer shall, at its expense, and in accordance with the
Schedule of Performance, construct or cause the construction of the Walgreen's
DruglRetail Store, containing at least 14,000 square feet.
B. Developer shall construct, or cause to be constructed, all of the
Improvements in substantial compliance with the Site Plan.
C. Developer shall commence, or cause the commencement of,
Walgreen's Improvements within the time periods required in the Schedule of
Performance, Completion of Construction shall, subject to Force Majeure, occur as
provided in the Schedule of Performance
SECTION 9. PROPERTY RELATED MATTERS
9.1 NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
Except as specifically provided herein, the Authority has not made, does not make
and specifically negates and disclaims any representations, warranties, covenants or
guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied, (a) concerning or with respect to the
presence of Hazardous Substances on the Property or compliance of the Property with
any and all applicable Environmental Laws and (b) the value, nature, quality or condition
of the water, soil and geology of the Property.
9.2 UPDATED SURVEY.
After any platting of the Property and, if required by the Title Company, the
Authority agrees to deliver to the Developer an updated Survey of the Property in form
and substance required to satisfy the reasonable requirements of such Title Company,
including the issuance of extended coverage over the general exceptions and the issuance
of a survey endorsement.
9.3 VACATIONS.
Within the time specified in the Schedule of Performance, the Developer will
assist the Authority in securing the City's approval of vacation of the alley adjoining the
Property or of any utility vacations necessary to construct the Improvements.
9.4 DEDICATIONS: DEVELOPER NOT TO CONSTRUCT OVER
UTILITY EASEMENTS.
The Developer and (if appropriate) the Authority shall dedicate, as appropriate, all
easements, public streets, alleys and rights of way required by the Site Plan and
applicable City requirements. The Developer shall not construct any building or other
permanent structure other than planters, landscaped areas, surface parking and public
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plazas, on or over such easements and rights-of-way, except for roof or canopy overhangs
with written explanation of the reasons therefore,
9.5 CONFORMANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS.
All work with respect to the construction of the Improvements shall conform to
the approved Site Plan and all applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
SECTION 10. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION/OPERATION OF BUSINESS
10.1 ISSUANCE AUTHORITY
In compliance with the Schedule of Performance, following Completion of
Construction of the Improvements, the Authority will furnish the Developer with a
Certificate of Completion certifying completion, The Certificate of Completion shall be
a conclusive determination of satisfaction and termination of the agreements and
covenants recited therein.
10.2 COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS
As required in the Schedule of Performance, Walgreen's shall commence
operation of its drug/retail business following issuance of the Certificate of Completion.
SECTION 11. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTffiS
11.1 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE DEVELOPER
Developer represents and warrants to the Authority that:
A. The Cornerstone Group XXII, L.L.C. is a Delaware limited
liability company, duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State
of Delaware is not in violation of any provisions of its organizational or operating
agreements or the laws of the State of Colorado, has the power and legal right to
enter into this Agreement and has fully authorized the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by proper action.
B. The consummation of the transaction contemplated by this
Agreement will not violate any provisions of the governing documents of
Developer or constitute a default or result in the breach of any term or provision
of any contract or agreement to which Developer is a Party or by which it is
bound.
C. Developer will cooperate with the Authority and City with respect
to any litigation brought by a third Party concerning the Redevelopment Plan, the
Site Plan, the Property, the Walgreen's Improvements, the Improvements, this
Agreement or any other matter related to this Project.
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D. As of the date of this Agreement, Developer is not aware of any
litigation, proceeding or investigation contesting the power or authority of the
Developer or its officers with respect to the Site Plan, this Agreement and the
Walgreen's Improvements or Site Improvements. Developer is unaware of any
such litigation, proceeding, or investigation that has been threatened.
E. The construction of the Walgreen's Improvements and the
contemplated uses and occupancies thereof shall comply substantially with all
applicable federal, state and City laws, rules and regulations, including, but not
limited to, building, zoning and other applicable land use codes, subject to
modifications reasonably approved by the City pursuant to the planning,
subdivision, zoning, environmental and other applicable ordinances and
regulations.
F. Developer shall construct, install, maintain and operate, or cause
the construction, installation, maintenance and operation of the Walgreen's
Improvements and the Site Improvements (subject to Force Majeure) in
substantial compliance with this Agreement, the Redevelopment Plan and the Site
Plan.
G. Developer has the necessary financial and legal ability, as required
by the Urban Renewal Law, to perform the Agreement and to construct the
Walgreen's Improvements and the Site Improvements.
11,2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE AUTHORITY
The Authority represents and warrants to the Developer that
A. The Authority is a body corporate and politic and has been duly
created, organized, established and authorized to transact business and exercise its
powers as an urban renewal authority within the City of Wheat Ridge, Jefferson
County, Colorado, under and pursuant to the Urban Renewal Law of Colorado.
B. The Authority has the power and legal right to enter into this
Agreement and has fully authorized the execution and performance of this
Agreement by proper action.
C. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will not violate the Urban Renewal Law or any provisions of the
Authority's governing documents and will not constitute a default or result in the
breach of any term or provision of any contract or agreement to which the
Authority is a Party or by which it is bound.
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D. The activities of the Authority in the Project Area are undertaken
for the public purpose of eliminating blight and preventing the development or
spread of blight and effecting the redevelopment of Property.
E. The Authority is a tax-exempt entity, so that no general real estate
or ad valorem taxes are due by the Authority with respect to the Property, or any
portions thereof, for periods of time during which the Authority owns the
Property.
F. The Authority shall use diligent and good faith efforts to secure the
financial resources to finance its obligations under this Agreement.
SECTION 12. GENERAL COVENANTS
12,1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Developer agrees to provide to the Authority, during the existence of this
Agreement, copies of annual financial statements, certified by an officer of the
Developer, prepared in accordance with Developer's accounting practices and relating to
the Project. The Authority agrees to keep such information confidential and, to the extent
legally permissible, to treat it as proprietary cornmercial and financial information not
subject to disclosure under any applicable law. In the event that the Authority is
compelled by a court of competent jurisdiction to disclose such information, it shall
provide prompt notice to Developer and provide reasonable assistance, at Developer's
expense, including the Authority's reasonable attorneys' fees, to Developer in seeking a
protective order.
12.2 COOPERATION REGARDING LITIGATION
The Developer and the Authority shall cooperate with each other with respect to
any litigation brought by a third Party concerning the Urban Renewal Law, the
Redevelopment Plan; the Development Plan; the Property; the Improvements; any action
in eminent domain; relocation; or this Agreement.
SECTION 13. SAFETY IINDEMNIFICA TIONIINSURANCE
13.1 NON-LIABILITY
The Developer acknowledges and agrees that the City's review and approval of
the plans for the development of the Property is one in furtherance of the general public
health, safety and welfare and that no specific relationship with, or duty of care to, the
Developer or third Parties is assumed by such review approval, or irnmunity waived, as is
more specifically set forth in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.
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13.2 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
At all times prior to Completion of Construction of the Improvements, the
Developer shall take reasonable precautions for safety and protection to prevent damage,
injury or loss, as a direct result of Developer's design, inspection and construction
activities on the Property to persons and property in the area. The Developer shall
comply with all applicable safety laws, regulations and building codes, and shall post
signs and other warnings notifying employees and members of the public of all
construction hazards. The Developer shall promptly remedy physical damage to the
Improvements caused in whole or in part by the Developer, its contractors and
subcontractors or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them, or by anyone
for whose acts they may be liable and for which the Developer is responsible, except for
damage or loss attributable to acts or omissions of the Authority.
13.3 DEVELOPER INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE
Developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Authority, its commissioners,
officers, attorneys, consultants, director and employees harmless from all claims or suits
for, and damages to, property and injuries to persons, including accidental death
(including attorneys' fees and costs), which may be caused by any of the Developer's
design, inspection and construction activities under this Agreement, whether such
activities or performance thereof be by the Developer or anyone directly or indirectly
employed or contracted with or by the Developer and whether such damage shall accrue
or be discovered before or after termination of this Agreement, except for damage or loss
attributable to acts or omissions of the Authority. At all times while the Developer is
engaged in preliminary work with respect to the Project and during the period from the
Commencement of Construction until Completion of Construction, Developer shall carry
and, upon request, will provide the Authority with proof of payment of premiums and
certificates of insurance as follows:
(a) Builder's risk insurance in an amount equal to 100% of the
replacement value of the Improvements at the date of Completion of
Construction; and
(b) Comprehensive general liability insurance (including operations,
contingent liability, operations of subcontractors, completed operations, and
contractual liability insurance), automobile and umbrella liability insurance with a
combined single limit for both bodily injury and property damage reasonably
acceptable to the Authority; and
(c) Worker's compensation insurance, with statutory coverage,
including the amount of deductible permitted by statute.
The policies of insurance required under paragraphs (a) through (c) above shall be
reasonably satisfactory to the Authority, placed with financially sound and reputable
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insurers, require the insurer to give at least 30 days advance written notice to the
Authority in the event of cancellation or change in coverage and shall name the Authority
as an additional insured.
13.4 REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION
During construction of the Improvements, Developer shall immediately notify the
Authority of any damage to the Improvements exceeding $50,000.00. If the
Improvements are damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty prior to the Completion
of Construction, and subject to the rights, obligations and limitations imposed by any
Holder, Developer shall proceed forthwith to repair, reconstruct and restore the damaged
Improvements to substantially the same condition or value as existed prior to the damage
or destruction, and Developer, or whoever receives the proceeds, shall apply the proceeds
of any insurance relating to such damage or destruction to the payment or reimbursement
of the costs of such repair, reconstruction and restoration.
13.5 ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY
Following Closing and without limiting the foregoing, Developer hereby agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Authority, its commissioners, attorneys,
consultants, officers, director and employees from and against any and all Environmental
Liabilities, whenever and by whomever asserted, with respect to the Property, unless
caused by acts or omissions of the Authority, or its contractors or subcontractors, or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Authority, or its contractors or
subcontractors.
As used in this Section "Environmental Liabilities" shall mean any obligations or
liabilities (including any claims, demands, actions, suites, judgments, orders, writs,
decrees, permits or injunctions imposed by any court, administrative Authority,
obligations and liabilities) that are:
(a) related to protection of the environment or human health or safety
and involving the Property (including, but not limited to, on-site or off-site
contamination by Pollutants and occupational safety and health); and
(b) involving the Property and arising out of, based upon or related to
(i) the Environmental Laws, or (ii) any judgment, order, writ, decree, permit or
injunction imposed by any court, administrative Authority, tribunal or otherwise,
The term "Environmental Liabilities" shall also include, but not be limited to: (a)
fines, penalties, judgments, awards, settlements, losses, damages (including foreseeable
and unforeseeable consequential damages), costs, fees (including reasonable attorneys'
and consultants' fees), expenses and disbursements; (b) defense and other responses to
any administrative or judicial action (including claims, notice letters, complaints, and
other assertions of liability); and (c) financial responsibility for (i) cleanup costs and
injunctive relief, including any removal, remedial or other response actions and natural
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resources damages, (ii) any other compliance or remedial measures, and (iii) bodily
injury, wrongful death and property damage,
The terms "removal", "remedial" and "response" action shall include the types of
activities covered by CERCLA, as amended, and whether the activities are those which
might be taken by a governmental entity or those which a government entity might seek
to require of waste generators, storers, treaters, owners, operators, transporters, disposers
or other persons under "removal", "remedial" or other "response" actions.
SECTION 14. DEFAULT/EVENT OF DEFAULT
14.1 DEFAULT BY DEVELOPER
Subject to an Event of Default by the Authority, default by the Developer shall
mean one or more of the following events:
(a) Developer fails to purchase the Property from the Authority,
subject, however, to the satisfaction of the Conditions Precedent to Closing in
Section 5, and, the performance by the Authority of all of its obligations
hereunder prior to Closing; or
(b) Developer does not cornmence, and thereafter complete,
construction of the Improvements within the time periods required in the
Schedule of Performance, or abandons construction of the Improvements once
begun, For purposes of this subparagraph (b) and without limiting the preceding
sentence, the cessation of construction activities for 30 consecutive days prior to
substantial completion shall be deemed an abandonment; provided, however, that
a temporary cessation of construction activities resulting from Force Majeure
shall not be deemed to be abandonment for the duration of such Force Majeure; or
(c) Developer fails to promptly pay any uncontested cost or expense
required to be paid by the Developer to a person or entity, including the Authority
and City under the terms of this Agreement; or
(d) Subject to cure provisions, the Developer is subject to or involved
in foreclosure, or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, by the Holder for default of
mortgage obligations; or
(e) Subject to Section 18, Developer transfers or assigns its interest in
this Agreement in the Property or the Improvements, or any interest in Developer
is transferred or assigned without the written consent of the Authority; or
(f) Developer commences a voluntary case under any applicable
federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in
affect, or is the subject of an involuntary case of such nature not dismissed within
90 days after it is filed, or consents to the appointment of or taking possession by
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a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee or sequestrator (or other similar
official) of Developer or of the Property, or Developer makes any general
assignment for the benefit of creditors or fails to pay its debts as they become due
or takes any action in furtherance of such action; or
(g) 'Subject to the cure provisions in Section 15.1, Developer fails to
comply, observe or perform any material covenant, obligation, provision,
requirement or agreement of Developer in this Agreement; or
(h) Any representation or warranty made in this Agreement by
Developer was materially inaccurate when made, or shall prove to be materially
inaccurate during the terms of this Agreement.
14.2 DEFAULT BY THE AUTHORITY
Subject to an Event of Default by the Developer, default by the Authority shall be
the failure to comply with the applicable provisions of this Agreement, In any such
Default is not cured within the time provided in Section 15.1, then, subject to Force
Majeure, an Event of Default shall be deemed to have occurred and the Developer may
exercise any remedy available to it in this Agreement.
SECTION 15. EVENTS OF DEFAULT/NOTlCES OF DEFAULT!
OPPORTUNITY TO CURE DEFAULT/REMEDIES.
15.1 NOTICE OF DEFAULTS: OPPORTUNITY TO CURE DEFAULTS
Anything hereunder to the contrary notwithstanding, no Default under this
Agreement shall constitute an Event of Default until actual notice of such Default shall be
given to the Party in Default by the other Party or Parties hereto, and the Holder or by the
Holder to the Authority, and the Party in Default shall have had 30 days (60 days for
failure to meet the dates for Completion of Construction set forth in the Schedule of
Performance) after receipt of such notice to correct said Default or cause said Default to
be corrected, and shall not have corrected said Default or cause said Default to be
corrected within the applicable time period for same. If said Default is of a nature that it
cannot be corrected within the applicable correction period, it shall not constitute an
Event of Default if corrective action is instituted within the applicable correction period
and diligently pursued until the Default is corrected within a reasonable period of time
thereafter.
15.2 DEVELOPER'S REMEDIES
If any Event of Default by the Authority occurs hereunder, and the Developer is
not at such time in Default of any provision of this Agreement, the Developer may, upon
written notice thereof to the Authority, (a) seek enforcement of the Authority's
performance obligations under this Agreement by specific performance or injunction; or
(b) seek any available remedy at law, provided, however, the Authority shall not be liable
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for indirect, special, consequential or punitive damages, nor shall the Authority be liable
for exemplary damages or lost profits; or (c) cure such Event of Default by performing
any or all of the Authority's obligations that are within such Developer's power to so
perform, and the amounts reasonably expended by said Developer in performing such
obligations, together with interest thereon at the then current rate for construction
financing or at the highest rate allowed by law, whichever is lower, for each day that
elapses from the expenditure by the Developer until payment by the Authority, shall be
paid to the Developer by the Authority. Under no circumstances may the Developer
suspend its own performance hereunder or seek or elect to terminate this Agreement if
the Event of Default by the Authority occurs hereunder following Closing, but prior to
the Completion of Construction of the Improvements, unless the Developer determines in
its reasonable judgment, that such Event of Default materially affects its ability to
properly and timely perform its obligations hereunder and in accordance with the
Schedule of Performance.
15.3 AUTHORITY REMEDlliS
If any Event of Default by the Developer occurs, and the Authority is not at such
time in Default of this Agreement, the Authority may, upon written notice thereof to the
Developer, in addition to the remedy in Section 17, (a) seek contract enforcement of the
Developer's obligations under this Agreement by specific performance or injunction;
cure such Event of Default by performing any or all of the Developer's obligations and
the amounts reasonably expended by the Authority in performing such obligations,
together with interest thereon at the then current rate for construction financing or at the
highest rate allowed by law, whichever is lower, for each day that elapses from the
expenditure by the Authority until the payment by the Developer, shall be paid to the
Authority by the Developer and shall be a lien on the Developer's Property until the
Authority is paid in full; (b) cause to withhold a building permit or certificate of
occupancy with respect to the Improvements; (c) cause to withhold from the Developer
provision of new utilities, services or fixtures to buildings for which the City has not
already issued certificates of occupancy; or (d) terminate this Agreement in accordance
with Section 16.
15.4 FORCE MAJEURE
For the purposes of any of the provisions of this Agreement, neither the Authority
nor the Developer,.nor any successor in interest or permitted assigns, shall be considered
in breach of or Default in its obligations under this Agreement, nor shall this Agreement
be terminated, in the event Force Majeure delays the Party from discharging its respective
obligations hereunder.
SECTION 16. TERMINATIONIEXPIRATION OF AGREEMENT
16,1 DEVELOPER'S OPTION TO TERMINATE PRIOR TO CLOSING
Subject to Section 15, the Developer may terminate this Agreement by written
notice to the Authority prior to Closing if the Conditions Precedent to Closing are not
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satisfied or waived so as to allow the Closing to take place on or before the time
designated in the Schedule of Performance.
16.2 THE AUTHORITY'S OPTION TO TERMINATE PRIOR TO CLOSING
Subject to Section 15, the Authority may terminate this Agreement by written
notice to the Developer prior to Closing if any of the Conditions Precedent to Closing are
not satisfied or waived so as to allow the Closing to take place on or before the time
designated in the Schedule of Performance.
16.3 NOTICE TO TERMINATE
Termination of this Agreement under this Section, or any other provision hereof
allowing a Party or Parties to terminate this Agreement must be accomplished by written
notification delivered by the Party terminating this Agreement. Termination shall be
effective on the date received by the recipient or specified in such notice, whichever is
later.
16.4 EFFECT OF TERMINATION PRIOR TO CLOSING
If this Agreement is terminated prior to Closing, then this Agreement shall be null
and void and of no further effect and the Earnest Money and interest shall be returned to
the Developer. No action, claim or demand may be based on any term or provision of this
Agreement, except for an action, claim or demand based upon a Default of the
Agreement, which occurred prior to the effective date of termination.
16.5 EXPIRATION
Except for the provisions of this Agreement which, by their terms, survive such
expiration, this Agreement shall expire by its terms as to the Developer, upon the date
Developer completes the construction of the Improvements and a Certificate of
Completion is issued by the Authority. The Authority shall provide to the Developer, as
appropriate, for recording, written verification of the expiration of this Agreement by its
terms, subject to the surviving provisions.
SECTION 17. AUTHORITY'S OPTION TO REPURCHASE
In addition to any other remedies in Section 15.3, upon the occurrence of an Event
of Default by the Developer after Closing, but prior to the Completion of Construction,
and subject to Section 15.1, the Authority shall, for a period of 180 calendar days after
the occurrence of such Event of Default, have an exclusive option to repurchase the
Property and any Improvements constructed or under construction at such time on the
Property, in exchange for a payment in an amount equal to the Purchase Price and the
actual costs of any Improvements constructed or under construction at such time the
Property; subject however, to any encumbrances incurred by the Developer and
reasonably approved by the Authority. In the event the Authority notifies Developer of
its exercise of the option to repurchase, Developer shall deliver to the Authority, within
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10 business days of receipt by Developer of the exercise notice, a warranty deed
reconveying the Property and the Improvements to the Authority. If Developer fails to
provide such deed, the Authority may seek a court ordered deed and Developer shall pay
all costs and expenses, plus attorney and expert fees, associated with obtaining same.
SECTION 18. RESTRICTIONS ON ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
18,1 REPRESENTATIONS AS TO REDEVELOPMENT
The Developer represents and agrees that its purchase and ownership of the
Property, and its undertakings under this Agreement, is for the purpose of development
and/or redevelopment of the Property and not for speculation and land holding. The
Developer further recognizes that:
(a) The development of the Property is important to the general
welfare of the Authority, the City and the community and is consistent with the
Redevelopment Plan.
(b) Substantial financial expenditures and cooperation have been made
available by the Authority to make such development possible.
(c) It is because of the qualifications and identity of the Developer that
the Authority is entering into this Agreement with the Developer and the
Authority is willing to accept and rely on the obligations of the Developer for the
faithful performance of all of its undertakings and covenants under this
Agreement.
18.2 NO SALE OR TRANSFER WITHOUT CONSENT
In consideration of this Section, the Developer agrees and consents to the
following restrictions on assignment and transfer: Prior to the Completion of
Construction, the Developer shall not make, erect, create or suffer to be made or created,
any total or partial sale or transfer in any form of the Agreement, the Property, the
Improvements, or any interest therein, or any agreement to do the same, all as applicable,
without the prior written approval of the Authority. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this Section, the Authority acknowledges that the Developer may assign its interests in
this Agreement to an affiliated entity for the purpose of constructing and operating the
Project. The Authority will consent to such assignment upon submission by the
Developer of all documents related to the assignment and approval by the Authority
indicating that all applicable provisions of this Agreement, as determined by the
Authority, have been satisfied to the reasonable satisfaction of the Authority.
18.3 CONDITIONS TO THE AUTHORITY'S CONSENT
The Authority may require as a condition to its approval any or all of the
following:
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(a) Any transferee shall have the qualifications and financial capacity
and legal responsibility, as reasonably determined by the Authority, necessary to
fulfill the obligations of the Developer, or to function as co-developer with the
Developer.
(b) Any transferee, by legal instrument satisfactory to the Authority,
shall assume all of the obligations of the Developer under this Agreement, and
agree to be subject to the conditions and restrictions to which the Developer is
subject or such different obligations approved by the Authority. The fact that any
such transferee or successor has not assumed such obligations or so agreed, shall
not relieve such transferee or successor from such obligations, conditions or
restrictions, or limit any rights or remedies of the Authority with respect to the
Property or the construction of the Improvements. No transfer of ownership of all
or any part of the Property or any interest therein, however occurring and whether
voluntary or involuntary, shall limit the Authority's rights, remedies or controls
provided in this Agreement.
(c) The transferring Developer shall submit to the Authority for
review all legal instruments and documents involved in effecting transfer. If
approved by the Authority, such approval shall be indicated to the Developer in
writing.
(d) The transferring Developer and its transferee(s) shall comply with
such other reasonable conditions as the Authority may reasonably require to
safeguard the purposes of the Urban Renewal Law and the Redevelopment Plan.
18.4 NO SALE OR TRANSFER WITHOUT CONSENT
In the absence of specific written agreement by the Authority, no sale or transfer
of the Property prior to the Completion of Construction, as applicable, shall relieve the
selling or transferring Developer, or any Party bound by the Agreement or otherwise,
from any of its obligations, With such a written agreement, the selling or transferring
Developer shall be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement.
18,5 TRANSFER FOLLOWING COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATION OF
WALGREEN'S
Notwithstanding the foregoing, following commencement of business operations
on the Property by Walgreen's, the Developer may transfer the Property and
Improvements without authorization of the Authority.
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SECTION 19. GENERAL PROVISIONS
19.1 LIMITATIONS OF RIGHTS
With the exception of rights herein expressly conferred, nothing expressed or
implied by this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to give to any person other
than the Parties hereto any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect to
this Agreement or any covenants, conditions and provisions hereof,
19.2 NO VESTING
The Agreement shall not vest any property rights in the Developer as provided in
24-68-101 et. seq. C.R.S. or any applicable laws
19.3 NOTICES
All notices, certificates or other communications shall be sufficiently given and
shall be deemed given when given by hand delivery, overnight delivery, mailed by
certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, (notice deemed given three days after
deposit in U.S. Mail) or dispatched by telegram or telecopy (if confirmed promptly
telephonically), addressed to the appropriate Notice Address or at such other address or
addresses as any Party hereto shall designate in writing to the other Parties hereto and the
Agency. The addresses of the Parties are as provided in Section 1.1.
19.4 WAIVER
No failure by either Party hereto to insist upon the strict performance of any
covenant, duty, agreement or condition of this Agreement, or to exercise any right or
remedy consequent upon a breach of this Agreement, shall constitute a waiver of any
such breach or of such or any other covenant, agreement, term or condition. Either Party,
by giving notice to the other Party may, but shall not be required to, waive any of its
rights to any conditions or any of its obligations hereunder. No waiver shall affect or
alter the remainder of this Agreement. Each and every covenant, agreement, term and
condition of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to any
other then existing or subsequent breach.
19,5 ATTORNEYS' FEES-COSTS
In any legal proceeding brought to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the
prevailing Party shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees, actual court
costs, costs of suit, expert witness fees and costs, consultant's costs and fees and other
expenses incurred,
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19.6 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Authority shall not allow, and except as disclosed in writing to the Authority,
the Developer shall not knowingly permit, any of the following persons to have any
interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement: A member of the governing body of the
Authority; an employee of the Authority who exercises responsibility concerning the
urban renewal project, or an individual or firm retained by the Authority who has
performed legal, professional or consulting services in connection with the Project. None
of the foregoing persons or entities shall participate in any decision relating to the
Agreement that affects his/her personal interests or the interests of any entity in which
he/she is directly or indirectly interested.
19.7 SURVIVAL
No representations or warranties whatsoever are made by any Party to this
Agreement except as specifically set forth in this Agreement. The representations,
warranties and indemnities made by the Parties to this Agreement and the covenants and
agreements to be performed or complied with by the respective Parties under this
Agreement before Closing shall be deemed to be continuing and shall survive the
Closing. Nothing in this Section shall affect the obligations and indemnities of the
Parties with respect to covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement that are
permitted or are required to be performed in whole or in part after the Closing.
19.8 TITLE OF SECTIONS
Any titles of the several parts and sections of the Agreement are inserted for
convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any
of its provisions.
19.9 AUTHORITY NOT A PARTNER; DEVELOPER NOT AUTHORITY'S
AGENT
Notwithstanding any language in this Agreement or any other agreement,
representation or warranty to the contrary, the Authority shall not be deemed or
constituted a partner or joint venturer of the Developer. . The Developer shall not be the
agent of the Authority and the Authority shall not be responsible for any debt or liability
of the Developer or any operator or manager of the Improvements.
19.10 APPLICABLE LAW
The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the interpretation and enforcement
of this Agreement without giving effect to choice of law principles.
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19.11 BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement shall be binding on and injure to the benefit of the Parties hereto,
and their successors and assigns, subject to the limitations on assignability of this
Agreement by the Developer as described in this. Agreement.
19.12 FURTHER ASSURANCES
The Parties hereto agree to execute such documents, and take such action, as shall
be reasonably requested by the other Party hereto to conform or clarify the intent of the
provisions hereof and to effectuate the agreements herein contained and the intent hereof.
19,13 TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is important to the Authority and the Developer, in the performance of this
Agreement and such Parties agree that strict compliance is required as to any date or time
requirements set forth herein. If the final date in any provision of this Agreement is on a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday (when national banks are closed), then in such event,
the duration of such period shall be extended so that it shall end on the next succeeding
day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
19.14 SEVERABILITY
If any provision, covenant, agreement or portion of this Agreement, or its
application to any person, entity or property, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the application or validity of any other provisions, covenants or portions of this
Agreement and, to that end, any provisions, covenants, agreements or portions of this
Agreement are declared to be severable.
19.15 GOOD FAITH: CONSENT OR APPROVAL
In performance of this Agreement or in considering any requested extension of
time, the Parties agree that each will act in good faith and will not act unreasonably,
arbitrarily or capriciously, or unreasonably withhold or delay any approval required by
this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, whenever consent or
approval of either Party is required, such consent or approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed. The Developer agrees and acknowledges that in each
instance in this Agreement or elsewhere where the Authority or the City is required or
has the right to review or give its approval or consent, no such review, approval or
consent shall imply or be deemed to constitute an opinion by the Authority or the City, or
impose upon the Authority or the City, any responsibility for the design or construction
of building elements, including the structural integrity or life/safety requirements or
adequacy of budgets or financing or compliance with any applicable federal or state law,
or local ordinance or regulation, including the Environmental Laws.
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19.16 AUTHORITY COOPERATION
The Authority will cooperate with the Developer to obtain the City's expeditious
approval of the Site Plan, any amendment to the Site Plan and the City's issuance of any
permits, licenses, or commitments necessary for the Project so that such approvals are not
unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that such approvals or issuances of such
permits, licenses or commitments is subject to the sole and exclusive discretion of the
City.
19.17 COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
19.18 NON-LIABILITY OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
No board member, commissioner, official, employee, consultant, attorney or
agent of the Authority shall be personally liable to the Developer in the Event of Default,
or breach of the Agreement by the Authority, or for any amount that may become due to
the Developer under the terms of this Agreement.
19.19 INCORPORATION OF EXHIBITS
All exhibits, documents and appendices attached to this Agreement are
incorporated into and made a party of this Agreement.
19.20 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
A memorandum of this Agreement shall be recorded by the Authority in the
records of the County of Jefferson under the legal description of the Property, describing
the material terms of this Agreement except the financial terms. The Authority agrees,
upon Completion of Construction, to cause said memorandum to be released of record,
subject to al provisions in this Agreement, which continue in effect.
19.21 RIGHTS OF LENDERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES
The Authority is aware that financing for acquisition, development and/or
construction of the Improvements may be provided, in whole or in part, from time to
time, by one or more third parties, including, without limitation, lenders, major tenants,
equity partners and purchasers or developers of portions of the Property (collectively
"Interested Parties"). In the event of an Event of Default by the Developer hereunder, the
Authority shall provide notice of such Event of Default, at the same time notice is
provided to any Interested Parties previously identified to the Authority. If any Interested
Parties are permitted under the terms of its agreement with the Developer to cure the
Event of Default and/or to assume Developer's position with respect to this Agreement,
the Authority agrees to recognize such rights of any Interested Parties and to otherwise
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permit such Interested Parties to assume all of the rights and obligations of the Developer
under this Agreement, subject, however, to the Authority's reasonable determination in
writing that applicable provisions of the Urban Renewal Law, Redevelopment Project,
Redevelopment Plan, Site Plan and this Agreement shall be complied with by such
Interested Parties. The Authority shall, at any time upon reasonable request by the
Developer, provide to any Interested Party an estoppel certificate or other document
evidencing that this Agreement is in full force and effect and that no Event of Default by
Developer exits hereunder (or, if appropriate, specifying the nature and duration of any
existing Event of Default). Upon request by any Interested Party, the Authority will enter
into a separate assumption or similar agreement with such Interested Party, consistent
with the provisions of this Section.
19.22 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: AMENDMENTS
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof and replaces in their entirety any agreements, understandings,
warranties, or representations between the Parties. This Agreement shall not be amended
except in writing. Each amendment, which is in writing, signed and delivered by the
Parties, shall be effective to amend this Agreement.
19.23 ESTOPPEL CERTIPICATE
The Parties agree to execute such documents as the other Party shall reasonably
request to verify or confirm the status of this Agreement and of the performance of the
respective obligations of the Parties and such other matters as the requesting Party shall
reasonably request.
19.24 TIME EXTENSIONS
All time requirements in this Agreement and the Schedule of Performance may be
adjusted by the Parties in writing.
Signed by the Parties effective May 1, 2003.
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN
RENEWAL AUTHORITY
THE CORNERSTONE GROUP ,
XXII, L.L.C.
By: The Cornerstone Group I, Inc.,
Manager
By: Ij~R~
Chair
By:
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Secretary
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me the .;( fl d day of
~...- , 2003, by ptarV IftlSA.ern as Chair, and
~ lAy ,..dd -liYr /flirt L,,-=.er,'as Secretary of the WHEAT RIDGE URBAN
RENEWAL AUTHORITY.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
My Commission Expires 1-24-2006
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) ss
COUNTY OF COOK )
I, a Notary Public, do hereby certify that , personally known
to me to be the of THE CORNERSTONE GROUP I, INC., an
llIinois corporation, the sole Manager of THE CORNERSTONE GROUP XXII,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, and personally known to me to be the
person whose name is subscribed in the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this
day in person and acknowledged that he signed and delivered the said instrument as
of The Cornerstone Group I, Inc., the sole Manager of The Cornerstone
Group XXII, L.L.C" pursuant to authority, as his free and voluntary act, and as the free
and voluntary act and deed of said corporation and limited liability company, for the
purposes therein set forth.
Given under my hand and notarial seal the _ day of
,2003.
Notary Public
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permit such Interested Parties to assume all of the rights and obligations of the Developer
under this Agrelllllent, subject, however, to the Authority'.s reasonable detenninatioll in
writing that applicable provisions of \:he Urban Renewal Law, Redevelopment Project,
Redevelopment Plan, Site Plan atld this Agreement shall be complied with by suob
Interested Parties. The Authority shall, at any time UPOIl reasonable request by the
Developer, provide to any Interested Party an estoppel certificate or other document
evidencing that this Agreement is in tw1 force and effect and that no Event of Default by
Developer exits hereunder (or, if appropriate, specifying the nature and duration of any
existing Event of Default). Upon request by any Interested Party, the Authority will enter
into a separate assumption or similar agreement with lluch Interested Party, consistent
with the provisions of this Section.
19.22 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: AMENDMENTS
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof and replaces in thair entirety any agreements, understandings,
warranties, or t'Cpresentations between the Parties. This Agreement shall not be amended
except in writing. Each amendment, which is in writing, signed and delivered by the
Parties, shall be effective to amend this Agreement,
1923 ESTOPPEL CERTJFICATE
The Parties agree to execute such docmnents as the other Party shall =onably
request to verifY or confum the status of this Agreement and of the performance of the
rllspective obligations of the Parties and such other matters as the requesting Party shall
reasonably request.
1924 TIME EXTENSIONS
All time requirements in this Agreement and the Schedule of Performance may
be adjusted by the Partieli in writing.
Signed by the Parties effective May 1, 2003.
WHEAT RIDGE URBAN
RENEWAL AUTHORITY
THE CORNERSTONE GROUP .
XXII, L.L.C.
By; The Cornerstone Group I, IDe,.
By:
Chair
By:
Its:
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ATTEST:
Secretary
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me the
. 2003, by
day of
as Chair, and
of the WHEAT RIDGE URBAN
as Secretary
RENEWAL AUTHORITY,
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
STATE OF ILLlNOIS
)
) ss
)
,
COUNTY OF COOK
I, a NotaIy Public, do hereby certify tha:'llli fJl J!/JIo~lmown
to me to be the lfrlflO ?1~l2.. of THE CORNERS NE GROUP I, INC., an
illinois corporation, the so Manager of THE CORNERSTONE GROUP XXU,
L.L.C" a Delaware limited liability company, and pel'Sonally known to me to be the
person whose IllIID.e is subscribed in the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this
day in person and aclmowledged that he signed and delivered the said instrument as
~lAJdl.tr' of The Cornerstone Group I, mc., the sole Manager of The Cornerstone
Group XXII, L.L.C., pursuant to authority, as his free and voluntary act, and as the free
and voluntaty act and deed of said COIporation and limited liability company, for the
purposes therein set forth.
Given wuler my hand and notarial seal the -L day 0 2003.
"(lFFIJ:W, SEAL"
JdSEPHIt$S, SIMON
NotaIY Public. Slats Qf illinois
My Camml 'ApIlt17, 28Il8
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Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority
Legal Description
A tract of land in the Northeasl1!4 of Section 25, Township 3 South, Range 69 West of the 6th
Principal Meridian and also being a pan of Block 1, Pearson - Woodside Addition as record~d in
Book 6, Page 8 of the official records ofth~ County of Jefferson, Stale of Colorado, and being
more particularly described as fullows:
Commencing at the Northeast Carner of said Northeast y.;; thence SOD. 15' 49M W along the East
line of said Northeast V., said Hne also being the centerline of Sheridan Boulevard, 65.00 feet;
thence S 89. 59' 58~ W, 30.00 feet to a point on the East line of said Block 1 and the West line of
Sheridan Boulevard, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N 45. OT 56" W
along the Southerly line of that tract of land described at Reception Numbe!' 91056588, said line
also being the Southerly line of West 38th Avenue, 28.35 feet; thence continuing along said
Sourherly line S 89. 59' 58" W, 115.45 feel; thence N 00. 15' 49" W along said Southerly line,
5.00 feel to a point on the North line of said Block 1, said point also being a point on the
Southerly line of Wesr38,h Avenue; thence S 89. 59' 58" W along said Northerly line of Block
], 135.45 feel to the Northwest corner of said Block I; thence SOD. 15' 49" E aloog the West
line afsaid Block I, 167.20 feel to the beginning ofa curve; thence Southerly along a cwve to
the left and along the West line of said Block I, 89,27 feet, which curve bas a rndius of 523.00
feet, a central angle of9. 46' 48" and whose chord bears S 5' 09' 13" E, 89.16 feet, to Ih~
Southwesterly comer ofLo121 of said Block I; thence N 89.59' 58" E along the Southerly line
of said Lot 21, 127.85 feetto the Southeast corner of said Lot 21; thence N 00' IS' 49" W along
the East line of said Lot 21,25.00 fel:t; thence N 89' 59' 58" E along a line parallelrolhe North
line Qf said Block I, 135.45 feet to a point an the East ]ille of said Block I and the West line of
Sheridan Boulevard; thence NOD' 15' 49" W along said East line of said Block I and the West-
line of Sheridan Boulevard, 206.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING,
County of Jefferson,
Slate of Colorado.
Said lraCl contains 64,861.93 square feel f 1.4890 acres more or less.
The bearings described herein are based on the East line of the Norrheast !4 of Section 25, T3S,
R69W, said line bears N 00. IS' 49" W as established by the City of Wheat Ridge.
The Drafter of this descriplion is Paul A. Lenzini, P .L.S., prepared on behalf of the Wheat Ridge
Urban Renewal Authority, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 30033 and is not to
be construed as being a monumented land survey.
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EXHIBIT A-I
EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Performance
EVENT
1. Execution Of Agreement And
Deposit Of Earnest Money (Effective
Date)
2. Conclusion Of Due Diligence
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING:
1. Securing Of Developer's Project
Financing
2. Securing Of Authority's
Financing
3. Preliminary Description and Boundary
Survey to Developer
4. Inspection Of Property
Regarding Contamination
5. Determination Regarding
Contamination Remediation, If
Necessary
6. Developer's Securing of Vehicular Access
To Property Including Traffic Study to CDOT
7. Completion Of Due Diligence
By Developer
8. Title Commitment And
Survey To Developer By
Authority
9. Acceptance/Rejection Of Title/
Survey By Developer
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TIME
May 1,2003
July 31, 2003
July 31,2003
July 31,2003
July 31,2003
July 18, 2003
July 23, 2003
July 23, 2003
July 31, 2003
Upon Acquisition of
Property by Authority
Fourteen (14) After
Receipt of Title
Commitment/Survey
from Authority
10. Satisfaction of Title/Survey By
Authority
Fourteen (14) Days
After Notice of
Defect from
Developer
11. City Approvals Of Land Use
MattersIPermits Granted
Five (5) Days
before Closing
12. Binding Written Commitment
From Walgreen's
May 27,2003
13. Completion Of Acquisition Of Property/
Relocation Of TenlUlts/Businesses By
Authority
Twenty (20) Days
before Closing
14. CLOSING
October 28, 2003
15. Commencement Of Construction Of
Improvements By Developer
Ninety (90) Days
after Closing
16. Completion Of Construction
(Subject To Force Majeur)
Eight (8) months after
City Approves
building plans and
issues building permit
17. Certificate Of Occupancy
For Walgreen's
Two (2) months after
completion of
Construction
18, Commencement Of Business
Operations by Walgreen's
Sixty (60) Days after
Certificate of
Occupancy
19. Issuance Of Certificate Of
Completion By Authority
Five (5) Days
after Commencement of
business by Walgreen's
ALL TIME REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE EXTENSIONS BY
WRITTEN AGREEMENT(S) BETWEEN THE PARTIES,
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