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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 13-35 Agreements with Quail HollowResolution 16-35 Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF WESTLAKE RESOLUTION 16-35 A RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS, APPROVING A DEVELOPER AGREEMENT AND AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH QUAIL HOLLOW DEVELOPMENT II, LLC, RELATED TO THE QUAIL HOLLOW DEVELOPMENT IN WESTLAKE, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the Town is a duly created and validly existing Type A General Law Municipality, created under the laws of the State of Texas, including particularly, but not by way of limitation, Chapter 51, Texas Local Government Code (“LGC”); and WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake is experiencing planned growth through the attraction of economic development projects such as Fidelity Investments and Deloitte University, residential developments such as Vaquero, Glenwyck Farms, Terra Bella, and Granada, and Entrada which are consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, as well as enrollment growth at Westlake Academy, all of which contribute to demand for improvements to Westlake’s infrastructure and public buildings: and, WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake (Town) and Quail Hollow Development II, LLC (the Owner) desire to enter into a partnership to continue this planned growth through a Developer Agreement and an Economic Development Agreement, both of which set out responsibilities for the Owner and the Town as it relates to the development in Westlake; and, WHEREAS, the Economic Development Policy and the Tax Abatement Policy constitute appropriate guidelines and criteria governing economic development agreements to be entered into by the Town as contemplated by Chapter 378 and Chapter 380 of the LGC and Chapter 312 of the Tax Code, providing for the availability of economic incentives for new facilities and structures; and WHEREAS, Quail Hollow Development II, LLC, as the owner of land located within the Town, intends to develop 188.28 acres (as defined herein), and the development and construction on such Land is expected to significantly enhance the economic base of the Town; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, including, but not by way of limitation, Chapter 378 and Chapter 380 of the LGC, Chapter 312 of the Tax Code and the Texas Constitution, authorize the Town to enter into economic development agreements; and WHEREAS, the Town has an economic development policy adopted by Resolution 16- 30; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best interest of the citizens of Westlake. Resolution 16-35 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. SECTION 2: That, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, hereby approves the Developer Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and the Economic Development Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “B” with the Owner; and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute said agreements and pursue any necessary procedures on behalf of the Town of Westlake. SECTION 3: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provision ns hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the invalid provision. SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of passage. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 24th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016. _____________________________ Laura Wheat, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ _____________________________ Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ Stan Lowry, Town Attorney EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 1 of 22 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER AGREEMENT An Agreement between the Town of Westlake, Texas, hereinafter referred to as the “Town”, and the undersigned Developer, Quail Hollow Development II, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, hereinafter referred to as the “Developer”, of THE ESTATES OF QUAIL HOLLOW, hereinafter referred to as the “Development” to the Town of Westlake, Tarrant County, Texas, hereafter referred to as “Town”, for the installation of certain community facilities located therein, and to provide Town services thereto. It is understood by and between the parties that this Agreement is applicable to the lots contained within the Development and to the off-site improvements necessary to support the Development. SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS In addition to the terms defined in the body of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the definitions ascribed to them as follows: Agreement shall mean this Residential Developer Agreement between the Town of Westlake and Quail Hollow Development II, LLC . Affiliate shall mean all entities, incorporated or otherwise, under common control with, controlled by or controlling the Developer. For purposes of this definition, “control” means forty nine percent (49%) or more of the ownership determined by either value or vote. Custom Home shall mean a home that is built by a custom builder specifically designed to meet custom specifications unique to each home. Development shall mean the single family detached residential development depicted on the Estates of Quail Hollow preliminary plat, approved by the Town of Westlake Town Council on March 28, 2016 and attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Preliminary Plat”). Economic Development Agreement shall mean that certain Economic Development Program Agreement between the Town and Developer, approved by Town Council Resolution 16- 30 Land Development shall mean all public improvements dedicated to the Town, within or supporting the Development, required by this Agreement to be completed by Developer. Town shall mean the Town of Westlake, Texas, and its officials assigned by the Town Manager to review and approve submittals in accordance with the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances and published standards, restrictions, rules and regulations. SECTION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Completion Date of Development. The Developer covenants with the Town that it or one or more of its Affiliates will complete all required public improvements EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 2 of 22 (infrastructure and common area improvements) to be completed by the Developer hereunder in connection with each particular phase of the Development no later than five (5) years following the date of issuance of a notice to proceed or permit for construction for that particular Phase, whichever occurs later, for each of Phase 1, Phase 2A, Phase 2B and Phase 3 of the Development, respectively, subject to any occurrence(s) of force majeure as set forth in Section 16 below. B. Covenant Running with the Land. The covenants contained herein shall run with the land comprising the Development and bind all successors, heirs and assignees of the Developer until all the permitted improvements contained in the Town engineer-stamped construction plans are complete and the Town Engineer provides a letter of acceptance of said improvements, such acceptance to not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. At that time only the maintenance and other continuing obligations continue to bind all successors, heirs and assignees. In addition, this Agreement and the letter of acceptance for the improvements shall be filed on record in the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas as evidence thereof. Once the conditions in this Section 2.B. have been satisfied by Developer, the Town shall execute and record a “Certificate of Completion and Release” or similar document, in addition to the letter of acceptance, reasonably acceptable to the Town and the Developer, evidencing the Developer’s compliance with the Agreement and releasing Developer from all liability and obligations thereto and releasing the land comprising the Development from all restrictions therefrom, as applicable, within thirty (30) days of Developer’s written request to the Town. C. Completion of Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered complete until: 1. All public improvements and infrastructure must be finished, completed and accepted by the Town. The Town shall accept such public improvements and infrastructure if they are completed in accordance with the specifications previously approved by the Town’s engineer. 2. To the extent that the Lighting Plan approved by the Town’s engineer includes the installation of any street lights, such Lighting Plan must be complete and street lights installed in accordance with such Lighting Plan and accepted by the Town. The Town shall accept such completion and installation if they are performed in accordance with the specifications previously approved by the Town’s engineer. 3. All requirements of the Economic Development Agreement must be satisfied. 4. Record Drawings for all streets and utilities in the Development, including street lighting, must be certified by the Developer Engineer, and accepted by and filed with the Town Engineer and provided in the following format: a. Three (3) sets of record drawings; b. Digital record drawings with GIS spatial data and coordinates compatible with the latest version of Arc View / ArcGIS; c. Digital record drawings compatible with the latest version of AutoCAD; d. Digital record drawings in PDF format. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 3 of 22 5. All fees contemplated by this Agreement to be paid by Developer must have been paid. 6. Original Maintenance Bonds must have been provided, and any other required bonds. 7. Lien Release(s) for the improvements and infrastructure required to be completed by Developer or one or more of its Affiliates pursuant to this Agreement must have been provided. C. Security for Completion of Public Improvements and Residential Lots. In the event that Developer desires to file a Final Plat prior to completion of the private and public infrastructure, the Developer shall obtain a performance bond with the Town as co-obligee from the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure completion of the required public improvements to be completed by the Developer, as stipulated in this Agreement, and assign such performance bond to the Town or cause the Town to be a co-obligee. The performance bond shall be in the amount of 100 percent of the funds estimated by the Town Engineer to be necessary to pay for all public and private infrastructure according to approved plans. The bond amount shall be reduced on a pro rata basis as the improvements are accepted by the Town Engineer as evidenced by a letter of acceptance. The performance bond must be delivered to the Town with the Final Plat Application Packet. The Town Engineer shall not unreasonably withhold, condition, or delay, and shall promptly make its determination with respect to, any such approval that is required by the Town Engineer in this Agreement or under any applicable law, code, rule or regulation. D. Temporary Improvements. If temporary improvements related to this Development are required by existing ordinances, state statute or federal law, the Developer shall enter into and file a separate improvements agreement and escrow, or provide an authorized letter of credit, in an appropriate amount to ensure the proper construction, maintenance and removal of the temporary improvements. The Developer shall build and pay for all costs of temporary improvements required by the Town and shall maintain those improvements for the period specified by the Town. In addition to the foregoing, the Developer shall pay for a geotechnical site assessment and environmental assessment for all temporary accesses to the development. Any temporary road or roads to be constructed by the Developer to provide temporary access must comply with reasonable industry standards. E. Developer Engineer. The Developer must employ a civil engineer, architect or landscape architect, as appropriate, licensed to practice in the State of Texas, for the design and preparation of the plans and specifications for the construction of all improvements to be constructed by the Developer covered by this Agreement. F. Contractor Approval. On all public improvements for which the Developer awards its own construction contract(s), the Developer must employ a construction contractor that meets the Town’s regulatory standards and statutory requirements for being insured, licensed and bonded to do work in public streets and/or public EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 4 of 22 projects and be qualified in all respects to bid on public streets and upon public projects of similar nature, as the case may be. G. Responsibility for Contractor/Subcontractor Fees. On all public improvements for which the Developer awards its own construction contract(s) or subcontracts, the Developer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the procurement of such services, labor and materials. H. Upkeep of Property While in Development. The Developer will be responsible for mowing all grass and weeds and otherwise reasonably maintaining all land within the Development which has not been sold to third parties. After fifteen (15) days written notice, should the Developer fail in this responsibility, the Town may contract for this service and bill the Developer for reasonable costs. Should the costs remain unpaid for 30 days after notice, the Town may file a lien on the property so maintained. I. Dedication of Property. If required by the Town Engineer, any dedication to the Town of real property as shown on the approved Preliminary Plat or final plat, including right-of-way and easements, shall include a metes and bounds description for conveyance by either final plat or separate instrument. J. Homeowners Association. An Affiliate of the Developer has established a Homeowners Association, which may be referred to as the “HOA,” for the development with By-laws and regulations, and Developer shall submit the organization documents of said HOA to the Town Attorney for review and verification of the inclusion of pertinent terms of this Agreement. The Developer shall use reasonable efforts to cause such organization documents to be revised as reasonably required for compliance with this Agreement in conjunction with the recommendations from the Town attorney, and shall file such updated documents in the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas, as required. Membership shall be mandatory for all homeowners. The HOA shall require the establishment of an architectural control committee. In Development, the Developer or the HOA shall be responsible for maintaining all private streets, private utilities (i.e. gas, electric), and private and public common areas, open spaces and facilities, as reflected on the final plat, and for enforcing the restrictions, covenants, and conditions. SECTION 3. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES FOR THE DEVELOPER A. Engineering Standards. Developer covenants that all public works projects and improvements to be completed by the Developer shall be constructed in accordance with standards approved by the Town engineer. B. Pre-construction Conference. A pre-construction meeting for the construction of the improvements to be completed by the Developer between the Developer and Town Engineer is required for each phase of construction. The Developer or EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 5 of 22 contractor(s) and subcontractors shall furnish to the Town a list of all subcontractors that will be providing greater than a $100,000 value to the development. All contractors and subcontractors shall be registered with the Town and must comply with all applicable ordinances, rules and regulations. C. Conditions Prior to Construction. Prior to authorizing construction, the Town Engineer shall be satisfied that the following conditions have been met: 1. The approved Preliminary Plat and site plan reflect all Town conditions of approval. 2. All required plans and contract documents, if any, shall have been completed and filed with the Town. 3. All necessary easements or dedications required for public facilities and improvements, as shown on the approved Preliminary Plat, shall be conveyed solely to the Town by final plat. 4. All contractors participating in the construction shall be presented with a set of construction plans bearing the Town engineer’s stamp of release. These plans must remain on the job site at all times. 5. A complete list of the contractors, their representatives on the site, and telephone numbers where a responsible party may be reached at all times must be submitted to the Town. 6. All applicable fees must be paid to the Town. 7. The Developer or contractor must furnish to the Town an insurance policy of general liability in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the Town as Developmental insured, prior to the commencement of any work within the development, or construction of the improvements by the Developer of contractor. D. Inspections and Inspection Fees. Construction of all improvements to be completed by the Developer shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Town engineer or the Town engineer's designee. The Developer shall be responsible for completing and/or correcting public improvements completed by the Developer not constructed in accordance with the construction plans bearing the Town engineer’s stamp of release. Any change in design required during construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer. The Developer shall pay a construction inspection fee which shall be 6% of the certified construction costs of the Land Development. Estimated inspection fees are to be paid prior to permitting and or commencement of work on the proposed improvements and the balance based upon certified construction costs prior to acceptance of improvements or issuance of building permits. E. Commencement of Excavation. The Developer may commence excavation for residential development upon the earlier date of the Town Engineer issuing comments for his initial review of the construction plans or not sooner than ten (10) days following submission of the construction plans, which shall include EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 6 of 22 submission of the mass-grading construction plans. SECTION 4. DEVELOPER’S OBLIGATION A. Open Space and Lighting Plan 1. The Developer shall submit to the Town Manager, or his designee, a Lighting Plan that complies with all Town Ordinances, Codes, rules and regulations. Upon review by the Town Manager, or his designee, the Town Manager may approve or deny the submittal or refer the submittal to P&Z and or Council for review and approval. 2. The Developer shall be responsible for the costs of the Lighting Plan. 3. Developer will not be required to perform any tree mitigation or pay tree mitigation fees. Tree mitigation will be the responsibility of subsequent lot owners. B. Maintenance of Improvements 1. Following the expiration of 90 days following the recording of the final plat for Phase 2A of the Development, the Developer and/or HOA shall perpetually maintain all irrigation and landscape maintenance within in any right-of-way, proposed or existing, along a public road on the perimeter of the development as depicted on the Estates of Quail Hollow Preliminary Plat approved by Resolution 16-11, and further defined below; provided that the Town will pay for the water to irrigate the public areas defined below. a. the east side of FM 1938/Davis Blvd to the subdivision wall/fence paralleling FM 1938/Davis Blvd.; b. the south and west sides of Dove Rd. to the subdivision wall/fence paralleling Dove Rd.; c. the west side of Randol Mill to the subdivision wall/fence wall. 2. Provided that the Town will pay for the water to irrigate the FM 1938 median as provided in the Economic Development Agreement, following the expiration of 90 days after the recording of the final plat for Phase 2A of the Development, the Developer and/or HOA shall be responsible for 50% of the costs to perpetually maintain all existing irrigation system and landscaping that exists within the median of FM 1938 from Dove Road to south property line of the Development. C. Amenities 1. All subdivision signing shall comport to the approved Concept Plan, and must be approved by the Town prior to construction. All subdivision signing will be owned and maintained by the HOA. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 7 of 22 2. Culverts, where required, shall consist of stone-faced construction and shall be approved by the Town as set forth in the Town of Westlake’s Code of Ordinances. D. Westlake Academy Impact 1. As set forth in the Economic Development Agreement, the Developer agrees to pay to the Town the sum of $5,000 for each residential lot depicted on the approved Estates of Quail Hollow Preliminary Plat, attached hereto as Attachment “A” which shall be used for the benefit of the Westlake Academy. a. the amount of payment will be calculated by multiplying the total number of lots depicted on the final plat for each Phase by $5,000; b. the amount for each final plat being due and payable to the Town upon the signing of the final plat for the Development by the Town. c. Delayed and/or insufficient commitments of these payments will affect release of building permits. E. Reimbursement of Legal and/or Consulting fees 1. The Developer shall reimburse the Town for actual reasonable costs of legal and/or consulting fees incurred by the Town related to the preparation and review of this Agreement, and all other related documents deemed reasonably necessary by the Town related to this Agreement. 2. Such reimbursement of fees are due and payable by the Developer within thirty (30) days of Developer’s receipt of such invoices. 3. Delayed and/or insufficient reimbursement of these legal and/or consulting fees will affect filing of final plat and release of building permits. F. Parkland Dedication Fees This requirement will be satisfied with the final platting of Phase 2B of the proposed development through dedication of Lot 26X, approximately 3 acres of land, on Dove Road near the Dove Road/Randol Mill intersection that could be used as a trailhead. Lot 26X will be dedicated as publicly accessible open space/parkland that will be publicly owned by the Town and privately maintained by the Developer and/or HOA. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 8 of 22 SECTION 5. FACILITIES A. STREETS Street construction in the Development shall be installed in conformance with the requirements and in accordance with plans and specifications to be prepared by the Developer’s engineer and released by the Town of Westlake. 1. The Developer will be responsible for the following: a. Installation of all street signs based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as prepared by the Developer’s engineer designating the names of the streets inside the Development, said signs to be of a type, size, color and design standard approved by the Town in accordance with Town ordinances and sign standards; b. Installation of all regulatory signs based on the MUTCD as prepared by the Developer’s engineer by an engineering study or direction by the Town Engineer. It is understood that Developer may put in signage having unique architectural features, however, should the signs be moved or destroyed by any means (except as otherwise caused by the Town), the Developer or HOA will be responsible for any cost for replacement. 2. All public and private street construction will be subject to inspection and/or acceptance by the Town. No work will begin on any street in said Development prior to complying with all the requirements contained elsewhere in this Agreement. All streets, water, sewer, drainage, and any other public infrastructure improvements which are anticipated to be installed within the street or within the street right-of-way will be completed prior to the commencement of street construction on the specific section of street in which the utility improvements have been placed or for which they are proposed. The Developer hereby agrees to advise the Director of Public Works as soon as possible when any physical modifications to the alignment of public infrastructure is required after construction has been completed. The Developer agrees to cooperatively work with and assist in the coordination of such modifications in a manner that will be least disruptive to street construction and/or the integrity of surrounding public infrastructure. B. ON-SITE WATER The Developer hereby agrees to install water facilities to serve all lots shown on the Preliminary Plat of the Development in accordance with plans and specifications to be prepared by the Developer’s engineer and released by the Town for construction and in accordance with Chapter 82, Article IX, Water Facilities, of the Town of Westlake Ordinances, as amended, and any other local, state and EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 9 of 22 federal regulations. The Developer shall be responsible for all construction costs, materials and engineering. C. ON-SITE SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES The Developer hereby agrees to install sanitary sewer collection facilities to service all lots as shown on the final plat of the Development. Sanitary sewer facilities will be installed in accordance with the plans and specifications to be prepared by the Developer’s engineer and released by the Town. Further, the Developer agrees to complete this installation in accordance with Chapter 82, Article X, Wastewater Facilities, of the Town of Westlake Ordinances, as amended, and any other local, state and federal regulations. The Developer shall be responsible for all construction costs, materials, engineering, permits and impact fees. D. DRAINAGE The Developer hereby agrees to install drainage facilities to service all lots as shown on the final plat of the Development in accordance with the plans and specifications to be prepared by Developer’s engineer and released by the Town for construction. The Developer also agrees to adhere to Chapter 82, Article X, Drainage Facilities, of the Town of Westlake Ordinances, as amended. The Developer hereby agrees to fully comply with all EPA, TCEQ and FEMA requirements relating to the planning, permitting and management of storm water which may be in force at the time that development proposals are being presented for approval to the Town. The Developer hereby agrees to comply with all provisions of the Texas Water Code. E. EROSION CONTROL The Developer agrees to comply with Chapter 36, Article IV, Erosion Control, of the Town of Westlake Ordinances, as amended, regarding erosion and sediment control during construction of the Development. The Developer also agrees to comply with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality TPDES General Permit No. TXR150000, and all other applicable local, state and federal ordinances, regulations and laws. The Developer agrees to keep the streets and storm drain systems (MS4) free from soil build-up by using soil control measures, such as those included in the NCTCOG STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, Division 1000 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL to prevent soil erosion. It will be the Developer’s responsibility to present to the Town of Westlake a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and/or erosion control plan that will be implemented for this Development. When in the reasonable opinion of the Town of Westlake there is sufficient soil build-up on the streets or other drainage areas and notification has been given to the Developer, the Developer will have seventy-two (72) hours to clear the soil from the affected areas. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 10 of 22 If the Developer does not remove the soil from the affected areas within 72 hours, the Town may remove the soil build-up either by contract or by Town forces and place the soil within the Development at the Developer’s expense. All expenses must be paid to the Town prior to acceptance of the Development. Developer or its contractors must commence final stabilization of any disturbed areas immediately after completion of all soil disturbing activities. The TDPDES General Permit No. TXR150000 defines final stabilization as when all soil disturbing activities at the site have been completed and a uniform (i.e., evenly distributed, without large bare areas) perennial vegetative cover with a density of at least 70% of the native background vegetative cover for the area has been ESTABLISHED on ALL unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures, or equivalent permanent stabilization measures (such as the use of riprap, gabions, or geotextiles) have been employed. Where construction activity on a portion of the site has temporarily ceased, and earth disturbing activities will be resumed within twenty-one (21) calendar days, temporary erosion control and stabilization measures are not required on that portion of the site, except as provided below. Erosion control and stabilization measures must be initiated as soon as practicable in semi-arid areas and areas experiencing droughts by the 14th calendar day after construction activity. After final stabilization has been established on all disturbed areas of the Development and all permanent erosion control measures have been installed and working effectively, the Developer shall request final acceptance of the Development to the Director of Public Works. Inspection of the site will be required to ensure that the erosion control plan has been properly installed and the permanent erosion control measures will prevent soil erosion from the newly created lots from washing into the street right-of-way, drainage-way or other private property. F. USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY It is agreed by and between the Town and Developer that the Developer may provide unique amenities within public right-of-way, such as landscaping, irrigation, lighting, patterned concrete, etc., for the enhancement of the Development. The Developer agrees to maintain these amenities until such responsibility is turned over to the HOA. The Developer and successors and assigns understand that the Town shall not be responsible for the replacement of these amenities under any circumstances and further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town from any and all damages, loss or liability of any kind whatsoever by reason of injury to property or third person occasioned by its use of the public with regard to these improvements and the Developer shall, at his own cost and expense, defend and protect the Town against all such claims and demands. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 11 of 22 SECTION 6 DEFAULT, TERMINATION AND FAILURE BY THE DEVELOPER TO MEET VARIOUS DEADLINES AND COMMITMENTS. A. Failure to Pay Town Taxes or Fees An event of default shall occur under this Agreement if during the term hereof any legally-imposed Town taxes or fees owed on, or generated by, the Developer or one of its Affiliates with regard to the Development become delinquent and Developer or the Affiliate does not either pay such taxes when due or follow the legal procedures for protest and/or contest of any such taxes. In this event, the Town shall notify Developer in writing and Developer shall have sixty (60) calendar days to cure such default. If the default has not been fully cured by such time, the Town shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by providing written notice to Developer and shall have all other rights and remedies that may be available to it under the law or in equity. B. Violations of Town Code, State or Federal Law An event of default shall occur under this Agreement if during the term hereof any written citation is issued to Developer or an Affiliate due to the occurrence of a violation of a material provision of the Town Code with respect to the Development (including, without limitation, any violation of the Town’s Building or Fire Codes, and any other Town Code violations related to the environmental condition of the Development, or to matters concerning the public health, safety or welfare) and such citation is not paid or the recipient of such citation does not properly follow the legal procedures for protest and/or contest of any such citation. An event of default shall further occur under this Agreement if the Developer or its Affiliate is in violation of any material state or federal law, rule or regulation on account of the Development, improvements in the Development or any operations thereon (including, without limitation, any violations related to the environmental condition of the Development; the environmental condition on other land or waters which is attributable to operations of the Development; or to other matters concerning the public health, safety or welfare related to the Development). Upon the occurrence of such default, the Town shall notify Developer in writing and Developer shall have (i) thirty (30) calendar days to cure such default or (ii) if Developer has diligently pursued cure of the default but such default is not reasonably curable within thirty (30) calendar days, then such amount of time that the Town reasonably agrees is necessary to cure such default. If the default has not been fully cured by such time, the Town shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by providing written notice to Developer and shall have all other rights and remedies that may be available to under the law or in equity. C. General Breach Unless stated elsewhere in this Agreement, Developer shall be in default under this Agreement if Developer breaches any term or condition of this Agreement. In the EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 12 of 22 event that such breach remains uncured after thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of written notice from the Town referencing this Agreement (or, if Developer has diligently and continuously attempted to cure following receipt of such written notice but reasonably requires more than thirty (30) calendar days to cure, then such additional amount of time as is reasonably necessary to effect cure, as determined by both Parties mutually and in good faith), the Town shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by providing written notice to Developer. SECTION 7 NO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OR AGENCY RELATIONSHIP It is expressly understood and agreed that Developer shall not operate as a servant, contractor agent, representative or employee of the Town. Developer shall have the exclusive right to control all details and day-to-day operations relative to its operations and obligations that it is required to perform under the Agreement and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees. Developer acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior will not apply as between the Town and Developer, or Town’s officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, and invitees. Developer further agrees that nothing in this Agreement will be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between the Town and Developer. SECTION 8 INDEMNIFICATION THE DEVELOPER, AT NO COST OR LIABILITY TO THE TOWN, AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE TOWN, ITS OFFICERS, ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES (TOGETHER WITH THE TOWN, EACH A “TOWN INDEMNIFIED PERSON”) HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO THE DEVELOPER’S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR ARE OCCASIONED BY (i) THE DEVELOPER’S BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT; OR (ii) ANY ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE DEVELOPER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE TOWN, OR ITS EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS), OR SUBCONTRACTORS DUE OR RELATED TO, FROM, OR ARISING FROM THE OPERATION AND CONDUCT OF ITS OPERATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OR OTHERWISE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 13 of 22 SECTION 9 INDEMNITY AGAINST DESIGN DEFECTS APPROVAL OF THE TOWN ENGINEER OR OTHER TOWN EMPLOYEE, OFFICIAL, CONSULTANT, EMPLOYEE, OR OFFICER OF ANY PLANS, DESIGNS OR SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED BY THE DEVELOPER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE OR BE DEEMED TO BE A RELEASE OF THE RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY OF THE DEVELOPER, ITS ENGINEER, CONTRACTORS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS FOR THE ACCURACY AND COMPETENCY OF THEIR DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS. SUCH APPROVAL SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE AN ASSUMPTION OF SUCH RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BY THE TOWN FOR ANY DEFECT IN THE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED BY THE CONSULTING ENGINEER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, OR EMPLOYEES, IT BEING THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES THAT APPROVAL BY THE TOWN ENGINEER OR OTHER TOWN EMPLOYEE, OFFICIAL, CONSULTANT, OR OFFICER SIGNIFIES THE TOWN APPROVAL OF ONLY THE GENERAL DESIGN CONCEPT OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. IN THIS CONNECTION, THE DEVELOPER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH TOWN INDEMNIFIED PERSON, FROM ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, LIABILITY OR EXPENSE ON ACCOUNT OF DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND INJURIES, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF ANY DEFECT, DEFICIENCY OR NEGLIGENCE OF THE ENGINEER DESIGNS AND SPECIFICATIONS INCORPORATED INTO ANY IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND THE DEVELOPER SHALL DEFEND AT ITS OWN EXPENSE ANY SUITS OR OTHER PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT AGAINST ANY TOWN INDEMNIFIED PERSON, ON ACCOUNT THEREOF, TO PAY ALL EXPENSES AND SATISFY ALL JUDGMENTS WHICH MAY BE INCURRED BY OR RENDERED AGAINST THEM, COLLECTIVELY OR INDIVIDUALLY, PERSONALLY OR IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY, IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDED THAT DEVELOPER SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELECT COUNSEL OF ITS OWN CHOOSING AND SHALL HAVE ALL REQUISITE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES FOR WHICH DEVELOPER OWES INDEMNITY UNDER THIS SECTION 9. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, NOTHING IN THIS SECTION 9 SHALL REQUIRE DEVELOPER TO INDEMNIFY OR DEFEND FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER OR ANY TOWN INDEMNIFIED PERSON. SECTION 10 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED SECTION 11 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 14 of 22 SECTION 12 NOTICES All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall be addressed to the following, or such other party or address as either party designates in writing, by certified mail, postage prepaid, or by hand delivery: If to Developer: Quail Hollow Development II, LLC 935 W. Dove Road Southlake, TX 76092 Attn: Bryan Elliott With a copy to (which shall not constitute notice): Wick Phillips Gould & Martin, LLP 3131 McKinney Ave. Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75204 Attn: Bradley K. Mahanay If to Town: Town of Westlake Attn: Town Manager 1301 Solana Boulevard Building 4, Suite 4202 Westlake, Texas 76262 With a copy to (which shall not constitute notice) Boyle & Lowry, L.L.P. Attn: L. Stanton Lowry 4201 Wingren Dr., Suite 108 Irving, Texas 75062 SECTION 13 ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS The Developer may not assign, transfer or otherwise convey any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any other person or entity without the prior consent of the Town Council. Any lawful assignee or successor in interest of the Developer of all rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be deemed ‘the Developer’ for all purposes under this Agreement. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 15 of 22 SECTION 14 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS This Agreement will be subject to all applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the Town’s codes and ordinances, as amended. SECTION 15 GOVERNMENTAL POWERS It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the Town does not waive or surrender any of it governmental powers or immunities that are outside of the terms, obligations, and conditions of this Agreement. SECTION 16 NO WAIVER The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that party’s right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. SECTION 17 VENUE AND JURISDICTION If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas – Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. SECTION 18 NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the Town and The Developer, and any lawful assign or successor of The Developer, and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity. SECTION 19 FORCE MAJEURE It is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties to this Agreement that if the performance of any obligation hereunder is delayed by reason of war, civil commotion, acts of God, inclement weather that prohibits compliance with any portion of this Agreement, or other circumstances which are reasonably beyond the control or knowledge of the party obligated or permitted under the terms of this Agreement to do or perform the same, regardless of whether any such circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated or not, the party so obligated or permitted shall be excused from doing or performing the same during such period of delay, so that the time period applicable to such requirement shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period such party was delayed. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 16 of 22 SECTION 20 INTERPRETATION In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly for or against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement. SECTION 21 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Parties that sections, paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Agreement are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Agreement shall be declared unconstitutional or illegal by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality or illegality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Agreement since the same would have been executed by the Parties without the incorporation in this Agreement of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. It is the intent of the Parties to provide the economic incentives contained in this Agreement by all lawful means. SECTION 22 CAPTIONS Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. SECTION 23 ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT This Agreement, including any attachments attached hereto, including the Requirements for Irrevocable Letter of Credit, and Requirements for Contractor’s Insurance, and any documents incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and Agreement between the Town and the Developer, and any lawful assign and successor of the Developer, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written Agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this Agreement shall not be amended unless executed in writing by both parties and approved by the Town Council of the Town in an open meeting held in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. SECTION 24 COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, but all of which shall constitute one instrument. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 17 of 22 SIGNED AND EFFECTIVE on the date last set forth below. DEVELOPER: Quail Hollow Development II, LLC __________________________________ By: Bryan Elliott Title: President Address: 935 W. Dove Rd Southlake, Texas 76092 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT On _____________________, before me, ___________________________, Notary Public, personally appeared Bryan Elliott, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. ________________________________ WITNESS my hand and official seal. (SEAL) - Notary Public My commission expires: ______________________________ TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS By: _______________________________________________ Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manager ATTEST: ______________________________________________ Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary Date: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Stan Lowry, Town Attorney Date: _______________________________________________ EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 18 of 22 REQUIREMENTS FOR IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT 1. The Letter of Credit must have a duration of at least two (2) years. 2. The Town reserves the right to specify the face amount of the Letter of Credit. 3. The Letter of Credit must be issued by a FDIC insured bank in a form acceptable to the Town of Westlake. The Town reserves the right to approve/disapprove the bank issuing the Letter of Credit. 4. The Letter of Credit must be issued by a bank that has a minimum capital ratio of six percent (6%), and has been profitable for each of the last two consecutive years. 5. The DEVELOPER must provide the Town with supporting financial information on the bank to allow the Town to ascertain requirements are met. 6. Partial drawings against Letter of Credit must be permitted. 7. The Town must be able to draft on sight with proof of amount owed. 8. The DEVELOPER pays any and all fees associated with obtaining Letter of Credit. 9. Expiring Letter of Credit must be replaced by substitute Letters of Credit at least 30 days prior to the expiration date on the Letter of Credit held by the Town until all improvements have been inspected and accepted by the Town. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 19 of 22 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE Contractor’s Insurance 1. Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of the CONTRACTOR, during the term of the Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain the following minimum insurance coverages with companies duly approved to do business in the State of Texas and satisfactory to the TOWN. In this section “Project” shall mean the public facilities to be constructed by Developer or under Developer’s contract with a CONTRACTOR. Coverages shall be of the following types and not less than the specified amounts: a. Workers’ compensation as required by Texas law, with the policy endorsed to provide a waiver of subrogation as to the TOWN; employer’s liability insurance of not less than the minimum statutory amounts. b. Commercial general liability insurance, including premises- operations; independent CONTRACTOR’s liability, completed operations and contractual liability covering, but not limited to, the liability assumed under the indemnification provisions of this Contract, fully insuring CONTRACTOR’s (or Subcontractor’s) liability for injury to or death of TOWN’s employees and third parties, extended to include personal injury liability coverage with damage to property of third parties, broad form property damage, with minimum limits as set forth below: General Aggregate................................................................................. $2,000,000 Bodily Injury.................................$1,000,000 Each Occurrence Property Damage...........................$1,000,000 Each Occurrence Products–Components/Operations Aggregate .............................. $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury ........................................................... $1,000,000 (With Employment Exclusion deleted) Each Occurrence .................................................................................... $1,000,000 Contractual Liability: Bodily Injury................................$1,000,000 Each Occurrence Property Damage..........................$1,000,000 Each Occurrence The policy shall include coverage extended to apply to completed operations, asbestos hazards (if this project involves work with asbestos) and ECU (explosion, collapse and underground) hazards. The completed operations coverage must be maintained for a minimum of one year after final completion and acceptance of the work, with evidence of same filed with TOWN. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 20 of 22 c. Comprehensive automobile and truck liability insurance, covering owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, with a combined bodily injury and property damage minimum limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence; or separate limits of $1,000,000 for bodily injury (per person), and $1,000,000 for property damage. Such insurance shall include coverage for loading and unloading hazards. d. Property Insurance (Builder’s All Risk) i. CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain, at all times during the term of its Contract with the Developer property insurance written on a builder’s risk “all-risk” or equivalent policy form in the amount of the initial contract price, plus value of subsequent contract modifications and cost of materials supplied or installed by others, comprising total value for the entire Project at the site on a replacement cost basis without optional deductibles. Such property insurance shall be maintained, unless otherwise in writing by all persons and entities who are beneficiaries of such insurance, until final payment has been made, or until no person or entity other than the TOWN has an insurable interest in the property required by this paragraph to be covered, whichever is later. This insurance shall include interests of the TOWN, the CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors and Sub-Subcontractors in the Project. ii. Property insurance shall be on an “all-risk” or equivalent policy form and shall include, without limitation, insurance against the perils of fire (with extended coverage) and physical loss or damage including, without duplication of coverage, theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood, windstorm, falsework, testing and startup, temporary buildings and debris removal including demolition occasioned by enforcement of any applicable legal requirements, and shall cover reasonable compensation for CONTRACTOR’s services and expenses required as a result of such insured loss. iii. If the insurance required by this paragraph requires deductibles, the CONTRACTOR shall pay costs not covered because of such deductibles. iv. This property insurance shall cover portions of the work stored off the site, and also portions of the work in transit. e. CONTRACTOR’S Protective Liability Insurance: i. CONTRACTOR shall obtain, pay for and maintain at all times during the prosecution of the work under the contract between the CONTRACTOR and the Developer, a TOWN’s protective liability insurance policy naming the TOWN as insured for property damage and bodily injury, which may arise in the prosecution of the work or CONTRACTOR’s operations under the contract. ii. Coverage shall be on an “occurrence” basis, and the policy shall be issued by the same insurance company that carries the CONTRACTOR’s liability insurance with a combined bodily injury and property damage minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 21 of 22 f. “Umbrella” Liability Insurance: The CONTRACTOR shall obtain, pay for and maintain umbrella liability insurance during the term of the Contract between the CONTRACTOR and the Developer, insuring CONTRACTOR for an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence combined limit for bodily injury and property damage that follows form and applies in excess of the primary liability coverages required herein above. The policy shall provide “drop down” coverage where underlying primary insurance coverage limits are insufficient or exhausted. Policy Endorsements 1. Each insurance policy to be furnished by CONTRACTOR shall include the following conditions by endorsement to the policy: a. name the TOWN as an additional insured as to all applicable policies; b. each policy shall require that 30 days prior to cancellation, non-renewal or any material change in coverage, a notice thereof shall be given to TOWN by certified mail. If the policy is canceled for nonpayment of premium, only 10 days written notice to TOWN is required; c. the term “TOWN” shall include all authorities, boards, bureaus, commissions, divisions, departments and offices of the TOWN and individual members, employees and agents thereof in their official capacities, and/or while acting on behalf of the TOWN; d. the policy phrase “other insurance” shall not apply to the TOWN where the TOWN is an additional insured on the policy. 2. Special Conditions a. Insurance furnished by the CONTRACTOR shall be in accordance with the following requirements: i. any policy submitted shall not be subject to limitations, conditions or restrictions deemed inconsistent with the intent of the insurance requirements to be fulfilled by CONTRACTOR. The TOWN’s decision thereon shall be final. ii. all policies are to be written through companies duly licensed to transact that class of insurance in the State of Texas; and iii. all liability policies required herein shall be written with an “occurrence” basis coverage trigger. b. CONTRACTOR agrees to the following: i. CONTRACTOR hereby waives subrogation rights for loss or damage to the extent same are covered by insurance. Insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against the TOWN, it being the intention that the insurance policies shall protect all parties to the contract and be primary coverage for all losses covered by the policies; ii. companies issuing the insurance policies and CONTRACTOR shall have no recourse against the TOWN for payment of any premiums or EXHIBIT “A” Resolution 16-35 Page 22 of 22 assessments for any deductibles, as all such premiums and deductibles are the sole responsibility and risk of the CONTRACTOR; iii. approval disapproval or failure to act by the TOWN regarding any insurance supplied by the CONTRACTOR (or any Subcontractors) shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of full responsibility or liability for damages and accidents as set forth in the Contract Documents or this Agreement. Neither shall be bankruptcy, insolvency or denial of liability by the insurance company exonerate the CONTRACTOR from liability; iv. deductible limits on insurance policies exceeding $1,000 require approval of the TOWN; v. any of such insurance policies required under this paragraph may be written in combination with any of the others, where legally permitted, but none of the specified limits may be lowered thereby; vi. prior to commencement of operations pursuant to this Contract, the Developer or the Developer’s CONTRACTOR shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Town that he has provided adequate insurance coverage in amounts and by approved carriers as required by this Agreement; vii. CONTRACTOR shall provide notice of any actual or potential claim or litigation that would affect required insurance coverages to the TOWN in a timely manner; viii. CONTRACTOR agrees to either require its Subcontractors to maintain the same insurance coverage and limits as specified for the CONTRACTOR or coverage of Subcontractors shall be provided by the Contract; and ix. Prior to the effective date of cancellation, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to the TOWN a replacement certificate of insurance or proof of reinstatement. EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 1 of 12 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT This ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS (the “Town”), a Type- A general law municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, and Quail Hollow Development II, LLC (the “Owner”), for the purposes and considerations stated below. The Town and Owner are referred to from time to time as “Parties” herein. WHEREAS, the Town has established an economic development program as authorized by Resolution 16-30, adopted by the Town Council on August 22, 2016 and attached herein as Exhibit “A”; and WHEREAS, in order to increase and enhance the local tax base and local economy in the Town, and to maximize the economic benefits of the Development (as defined below), Owner and/or one or more of its Affiliates has been permitted to sell lots for the construction of 83 to 101 single family residential homes on 188.28 acres within the Quail Hollow development. Section 1. RECITALS The Town and Owner hereby agree that the following statements are true and correct and constitute the basis upon which the Town and Owner have entered into this Agreement: A. The Town has concluded that this Agreement is authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, Article III, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution and is authorized by Resolution No. 16-30, adopted by the Town Council on August 22, 2016, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, in which the Town has established an Economic Development Incentive Policy and program pursuant to which the Town will, on a case-by-case basis, offer economic incentive packages that include monetary loans and grants of public money, as well as the provision of personnel and services of the Town, to businesses and entities that the Town Council determines will promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the Town in return for verifiable commitments from such businesses or entities to cause specific infrastructure, employment and other public benefits to be made or invested in the Town (the “380 Program”). B. Owner and/or one or more of its Affiliates is the owner of an approximately 188.28 acre residential property located in area with 1 acre zoning (the “Development”). EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 2 of 12 C. The Town Council finds and determines that the Development will promote economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity consistent with the 380 Program, and that the Development will significantly expand the local tax base, enhance the local economy, and provide positive growth. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: Section 2. DEFINITIONS In addition to terms defined in the body of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the definitions ascribed to them as follows: Affiliate shall mean all entities, incorporated or otherwise, under common control with, controlled by, or controlling Owner. For purposes of this definition, “control” means forty-nine percent (49%) or more of the ownership determined by either value or vote. Development shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1. B. Effective Date shall have meaning ascribed to it in Section 4 of this Agreement. Owner has the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble of this Agreement. Section 3. AGREEMENT – INCORPORATION OF RECITIALS The Town Council has found at a duly-called and legally-noticed public meeting through the adoption of Town Resolution No. 16-30, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, and the Town and Owner and its Affiliates hereby agree, that the recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and true and correct and form the basis upon which the Parties have entered into this Agreement. Section 4. TERM This Agreement shall be effective from the latest date of execution by the Parties (the “Effective Date”) and shall remain in force for the duration of the term of the Agreement as defined herein unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall not be considered complete until: 1. The Quail Hollow Developer Agreement has been completed pursuant to Section 2.C thereof. 2. Issuance by the Town of a Letter of Final Acceptance of the publicly dedicated improvements as required by Section 2.C of the Quail Hollow Developer Agreement. EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 3 of 12 3. The payment of $5,000 by Developer or one or more of its Affiliates to Westlake Academy for every residential lot in the Development shown on its final recorded plat, which shall be paid upon the signing of the final plat for the Development by the Town. Section 5. TOWN’S AND OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS 5.1. Owner’s Specific Obligations. Owner and/or one or more of its Affiliates will provide for sale from the Development residential lots for the construction of 83 to 101 single family homes. A. Open Space, Lighting and Landscaping Plans 1. The dedication of one acre of park land is required for every thirty residential lots. This requirement will be satisfied with the final platting of Phase 2B of the proposed development through dedication of Lot 28X, approximately 3 acres of land, on Dove Road near the Dove Road/Randol Mill intersection that could be used as a trailhead. Lot 28X will be dedicated as public open space/parkland that will be privately owned and privately maintained through the HOA. 2. The Developer shall submit to the Town Manager, or his designee, an Open Space Plan, Lighting Plan and Landscape Plan that comply with all Town Ordinances, Codes, rules and regulations. Upon review by the Town Manager, or his designee, the Town Manager may approve or deny the submittal or refer the submittal to P&Z and or Council for review and approval. 3. The Developer or HOA shall maintain and be responsible for any and all costs (i) associated with, and necessary to provide, open space included in the Town approved Open Space Plan, (ii) for installation and maintenance of lighting improvements made by Developer pursuant to the Town approved Lighting Plan, and (iii) for making and maintenance of landscaping improvements made by Developer pursuant to the Town approved Landscaping Plan. B. Maintenance of Improvements Following the expiration of 90 days following the recording of the final plat for Phase 2A of the Development: 1. The Developer and/or HOA shall perpetually maintain all irrigation and landscape maintenance within in any right-of-way, proposed or EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 4 of 12 existing, along a public road on the perimeter of the development as depicted on the Estates of Quail Hollow Preliminary Plat approved by Resolution 16-11, and further defined below; provided that the Town will pay for the water to irrigate the public areas defined below. a. the east side of FM 1938/Davis Blvd to the subdivision wall/fence paralleling FM 1938/Davis Blvd.; b. the south and west sides of Dove Rd. to the subdivision wall/fence paralleling Dove Rd.; c. the west side of Randol Mill to the subdivision wall/fence wall. 5.2. Town of Westlake Specific Obligations- Program Resources The Town shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, the median irrigation and landscape maintenance and submit an invoice to the Developer and/or HOA for reimbursement; such costs will not include reimbursement for water. Provided that the Town will pay for the water to irrigate the FM 1938 median defined above, following the expiration of 90 days after the recording of the final plat for Phase 2A of the Development, the Developer and/or HOA shall be responsible for 50% of the costs to perpetually maintain all existing irrigation system and landscaping that exists within the median of FM 1938 from Dove Road to south property line of the Development. Section 6. DEFAULT, TERMINATION AND FAILURE BY OWNER TO MEET VARIOUS DEADLINES AND COMMITMENTS 6.1. Failure to Pay Town Taxes or Fees An event of default shall occur under this Agreement if during the term hereof any legally-imposed Town taxes or fees owed on, or generated by, the Owner or one of its Affiliates with regard to the Development become delinquent and Owner or the Affiliate does not either pay such taxes when due or follow the legal procedures for protest and/or contest of any such taxes. In this event, the Town shall notify Owner in writing and Owner shall have sixty (60) calendar days to cure such default. If the default has not been fully cured by such time, the Town shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by providing written notice to Owner and shall have all other rights and remedies that may be available to it under the law or in equity. 6.2. Violations of Town Code, State or Federal Law An event of default shall occur under this Agreement if during the term hereof any written citation is issued to Owner or an Affiliate due to the EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 5 of 12 occurrence of a violation of a material provision of the Town Code with respect to the Development (including, without limitation, any violation of the Town’s Building or Fire Codes, and any other Town Code violations related to the environmental condition of the Development, or to matters concerning the public health, safety or welfare) and such citation is not paid or the recipient of such citation does not properly follow the legal procedures for protest and/or contest of any such citation. An event of default shall further occur under this Agreement if the Owner or its Affiliate is in violation of any material state or federal law, rule or regulation on account of the Development, improvements in the Development or any operations thereon (including, without limitation, any violations related to the environmental condition of the Development; the environmental condition on other land or waters which is attributable to operations of the Development; or to other matters concerning the public health, safety or welfare related to the Development). Upon the occurrence of such default, the Town shall notify Owner in writing and Owner shall have (i) thirty (30) calendar days to cure such default or (ii) if Owner has diligently pursued cure of the default but such default is not reasonably curable within thirty (30) calendar days, then such amount of time that the Town reasonably agrees is necessary to cure such default. If the default has not been fully cured by such time, the Town shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by providing written notice to Owner and shall have all other rights and remedies that may be available to under the law or in equity. 6.3. General Breach Unless stated elsewhere in this Agreement, Owner shall be in default under this Agreement if Owner breaches any term or condition of this Agreement. In the event that such breach remains uncured after thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of written notice from the Town referencing this Agreement (or, if Owner has diligently and continuously attempted to cure following receipt of such written notice but reasonably requires more than thirty (30) calendar days to cure, then such additional amount of time as is reasonably necessary to effect cure, as determined by both Parties mutually and in good faith), the Town shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by providing written notice to Owner. 6.4. Effect of Breach The Town shall have no obligation to make the payment set forth in Section 5.2, above, during the pendency of any default by Owner hereunder and, in the event of the Town’s termination of this Agreement for default prior to the Owner’s satisfaction of its obligations under Section 5.1, shall be relieved from making such payment. The Town shall have no right to compel or carry out any required performance of Owner hereunder, nor EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 6 of 12 shall the Town have any rights in the Development as a consequence hereof, and both parties specifically disclaim any right to consequential, indirect or punitive damages. Section 7. NO SERVANT, CONTRACTOR OR AGENCY RELATIONSHIP It is expressly understood and agreed that Owner shall not operate as a servant, contractor agent, representative or employee of the Town. Owner shall have the exclusive right to control all details and day-to-day operations relative to its operations and obligations that it is required to perform under the Agreement and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees. Owner acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior will not apply as between the Town and Owner, or Town’s officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, and invitees. Owner further agrees that nothing in this Agreement will be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between the Town and Owner. Section 8. INDEMNIFICATION OWNER, AT NO COST OR LIABILITY TO THE TOWN, AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE TOWN, ITS OFFICERS, ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO OWNER’S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR ARE OCCASIONED BY (i) OWNER’S BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT; OR (ii) ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF OWNER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE TOWN, OR ITS EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTS), OR SUBCONTRACTORS ARISING OUT OF OWNER’S PERFORMANCE OF, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM, OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS THIS AGREEMENT. Section 9. NOTICES All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall be addressed to the following, or such other Party or address as either Party EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 7 of 12 designates in writing, by certified mail, postage prepaid, or by hand delivery: Town: Owner: Town of Westlake Attn: Town Manager 1301 Solana Boulevard Building 4, Suite 4202 Westlake, Texas 76262 Quail Hollow Development II, LLC 935 W. Dove Rd Southlake, Texas 76092 Attention: Bryan Elliott, President With Copies to (which shall not constitute notice): Boyle & Lowry, L.L.P. Attn: L. Stanton Lowry 4201 Wingren Dr., Suite 108 Irving, Texas 75062 With Copies to (which shall not constitute notice): Wick Phillips Gould & Martin, LLP Attn: Bradley K. Mahanay 3131 McKinney, Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75204 Section 10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS Owner may at any time after 120 calendar days following the Effective Date transfer or otherwise convey all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any successor owner of the Development, provided that in the event that Owner transfers more than fifty percent (50%) of the Development prior to fulfillment of the public infrastructure improvements and Developer’s responsibilities identified in the Quail Hollow Developer Agreement and intends for its successor to carry out or complete construction of the, the Town’s consent to such transfer may be conditioned on the Town’s receipt of reasonable evidence that such successor has the financial capacity to complete Owner’s requirements under the Quail Hollow Developer Agreement for the Development. Subject to the foregoing limitations, any lawful successor and assignee of rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be deemed an “Owner” for all purposes under this Agreement with respect to the portion of the Development conveyed to such successor. In the event of any conveyance and assignment by Owner of one or more, but not all, tracts contained in the Development, the parties acknowledge that the rights and obligations of Owner’s successor shall apply only to the tracts transferred to such successor, and that such successor shall not be liable to the Town for the rights or obligations of the Owner or any other tract. Upon the request of any such successor, the Town shall execute a recordable instrument evidencing such severance of the rights and obligations hereunder. EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 8 of 12 Section 11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS This Agreement will be subject to all applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the Town’s codes and ordinances, as amended. Section 12. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the Town does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities that are outside of the terms, obligations, and conditions of this Agreement. Section 13. NO WAIVER The failure of either Party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that Party’s right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. Section 14. VENUE AND JURISDICTION If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas – Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Section 15. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the Town and Owner, and any lawful assign or successor of Owner, and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity. Section 16. FORCE MAJEURE It is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties to this Agreement that if the performance of any obligation hereunder, other than those obligations contained in Sections 5.2 of this Agreement, is delayed by reason of war, civil commotion, acts of God, inclement weather that prohibits compliance with any portion of this Agreement, or other circumstances which are reasonably beyond the control or knowledge of the party obligated or permitted under the terms of this Agreement to do or perform the same, regardless of whether any such circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated or not, the party so obligated or permitted shall be excused from EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 9 of 12 doing or performing the same during such period of delay, so that the time period applicable to such requirement shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period such party was delayed. Section 17. INTERPRETATION In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly for or against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement. Section 18. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Parties that sections, paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Agreement are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Agreement shall be declared unconstitutional or illegal by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality or illegality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Agreement since the same would have been executed by the Parties without the incorporation in this Agreement of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. It is the intent of the Parties to provide the economic incentives contained in this Agreement by all lawful means. Section 19. CAPTIONS Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. Section 20. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the Town and Owner, and any lawful assign and successor of Owner, as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this Agreement shall not be amended unless executed in writing by both parties and approved by the Town Council of the Town in an open meeting held in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 10 of 12 Section 21. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, but all of which shall constitute one instrument. [signature page follows] EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 11 of 12 EXECUTED as of the last date indicated below: TOWN OF WESTLAKE: QUAIL HOLLOW DEVELOPMENT II, LLC By: _____________________________ By:______________________________ Thomas E. Brymer Bryan Elliott Town Manager Manager Date: Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: L. Stanton Lowry Town Attorney EXHIBIT “B” Resolution 16-35 Page 12 of 12 LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit “A” – Resolution 16-30