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2018 SR Dev Co - Golf Course Realignment Funds Disbursement Agreement X 2 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 -1- GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT FUNDS DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT Phase 1A Property Amendment No. 2 to Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 -i- ARTICLE 1BUDGET AND CONSTRUCTION OF GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT .................................................................................................. 3 1.1Contracts for Construction of Golf Course Realignment .............................. 3 1.2Golf Course Realignment Budget .................................................................... 3 ARTICLE 2DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS ......................................................................... 4 2.1Developer’s Payment Obligation to Contractor(s) ........................................ 4 2.2Developer Deposit into Phase 1A Escrow ..................................................... 4 2.3City Review and Approval of Costs Prior to Disbursement; Developer/ Contractor Obligations; Notices Regarding Decisions; Administrative Appeals ...................................................................................... 4 2.4Escrow Agent to Facilitate Approved Disbursements .................................. 5 2.5Escrow Agent to Notify City and Developer of Fund Balance ..................... 6 2.6Developer/Contractor Acknowledgement of Receipt .................................... 6 ARTICLE 3DEFAULT AND REMEDIES ............................................................................. 6 3.1City Rights ........................................................................................................... 6 3.2Notice and Cure of Default ............................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 4GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................................................................. 7 4.1SilverRock Resort Area/Golf Course To Be Free of Mechanic’s Liens ..................................................................................................................... 7 4.2Force Majeure ..................................................................................................... 7 4.3Amendments and Waivers ................................................................................ 7 4.4Assignment .......................................................................................................... 8 4.5Non-liability of City Officers and Employees .................................................. 8 4.6Attorney’s Fees and Costs for Prevailing Party ............................................. 8 4.7Severability .......................................................................................................... 8 4.8Authority to Execute; Representations and Warranties ............................... 8 4.9Governing Law .................................................................................................... 9 4.10Exhibits................................................................................................................. 9 4.11No Third Party Beneficiaries ............................................................................. 9 4.12Counterparts ....................................................................................................... 9 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 2 - GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT FUNDS DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT Phase 1A Property Amendment No. 2 to Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement THIS GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT FUNDS DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (“Fund Disbursement Agreement”), dated for reference purposes as of May ___, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), is made by CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and charter city (the “City”), and SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Developer”), with reference to the following: RECITALS A. City owns fee title to that certain real property located at the southwest intersection of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52, in the City of La Quinta, California, a general depiction of which is the Site Map attached as Exhibit “A” and more particularly described in the legal description, attached thereto, incorporated herein by reference (the “SilverRock Resort Area”). City and Developer entered into that certain Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement dated November 19, 2014 (the “Original PSDA”), pursuant to which City agreed to sell to Developer specified “Planning Areas” (as that term is defined in the PSDA) in the SilverRock Resort Area, and Developer agreed to purchase from City those specified “Planning Areas” to thereafter construct, complete, and operate thereon a commercial project containing a luxury resort hotel and spa and associated branded luxury residential units, a lifestyle hotel and associated lifestyle branded residential units, a conference and shared service facility, a temporary and permanent clubhouse for the SilverRock Resort’s Arnold Palmer Classic Course, a mixed use village, a resort residential village, and associated amenities, all as further described in the PSDA as the “Project Components.” B. City and Developer entered into that certain Amendment No. 1 to Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement dated October 29, 2015 (“PSDA Amendment No. 1”) and Amendment No. 2 to Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement dated April 18, 2017 (“PSDA Amendment No. 2”), to, among other things, update the Site Map and various timeframes within the Original PSDA, including certain timeframes within the Schedule of Performance. The Original PSDA, as modified by PSDA Amendment No. 1 and No. 2, and any other amendments thereto, is hereinafter referred to as the “PSDA.” C. The PSDA and SilverRock Resort Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”), among other land use governing documents, permits, and entitlements, are centered around the existing use and enjoyment, by residents, guests of the City, and members of the public, of the SilverRock Resort’s Arnold Palmer Classic Course (the “Golf Course”). 18 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 3 - D. Pursuant to the PSDA and other City permits and entitlements, Developer is required to complete a realignment of the Golf Course so that the construction, development, use, and operation of all “Project Components” (as that term is defined in the PSDA) may be realized (the “Golf Course Realignment”). For purposes of this Funds Disbursement Agreement, and consistent with the PSDA, “Golf Course Realignment” includes the “Temporary Golf Clubhouse” and “Temporary Driving Range,” as defined in the Original PSDA and PSDA Amendment No. 2. E. Pursuant to Section 10.1(b) of PSDA Amendment No. 2, City and Developer have opened “Phase 1A Escrow” for the conveyance from City to Developer of the “Phase 1A Property” as more particularly described in therein and PSDA generally. PSDA Amendment No. 2 requires City, Developer, and Escrow Agent to enter into this Funds Disbursement Agreement for the following reasons: (1) Ensure timely payment to contractor(s) for work completed as part of the Golf Course Realignment; (2) Ensure the City may verify the work completed or to be completed in connection with the disbursements from the “Golf Course Realignment Fund” (as identified in PSDA Amendment No. 2), and (3) Provide supplemental instructions to the Escrow Agent for disbursement of funds at the direction of the City and Developer as the Golf Course Realignment work proceeds. F. Unless otherwise defined in this Funds Disbursement Agreement, capitalized words and terms shall have the same meaning ascribed to them in the PSDA. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above Recitals, which are a substantive part of this Funds Disbursement Agreement, and the mutual covenants set forth herein, and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Owners hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 BUDGET AND CONSTRUCTION OF GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT 1.1 Contracts for Construction of Golf Course Realignment. Developer represents and warrants to City as follows: (i) Developer has entered into construction contract(s), pursuant to the PSDA for the construction of the Golf Course Realignment, prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement; (ii) Developer has submitted and affirms the proposed “Golf Course Realignment Budget” (as referenced in PSDA Amendment No. 2) in the amounts identified in this Funds Disbursement Agreement; and (iii) Developer shall complete and cause the completion of the work for the Golf Course Realignment pursuant to the PSDA and any and all plans, permits and entitlements issued by the City and other governmental agencies for the Golf Course Realignment. 1.2 Golf Course Realignment Budget. The Golf Course Realignment Budget shall be as follows: x General Golf Course realignment work, including realignment and improvements for cart paths, pedestrian paths, bunkers, fairways, greens, 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 4 - tees, and accompanying sod, sand, and grading, for identified holes of the Golf Course pursuant to the Golf Course Realignment Depiction/Description (as defined in Section 2.1 below): $1,550,000 x Bridge design and construction for crossing water features/lakes: $350,000 x Five percent (5%) contingency: $95,0000 x Total Budget: $1,995,000 The five percent (5%) contingency, and any other remaining funds, may be returned to Developer if funds remain after Developer has received from the City a Release of Construction Covenants (as defined in the Original PSDA) for all Golf Course Realignment work. The above-reference budget and amounts identified for the associated work may be modified by mutual agreement, memorialized in writing, between Developer and the City. If Developer and City mutually agree, in writing, to a modified budget, Escrow Agent shall accept the mutually agreed upon budget adjustment without need for signature. ARTICLE 2 DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS 2.1 Developer’s Payment Obligation to Contractor(s). Developer has paid or shall pay, in a timely manner and prior to delinquency, any and all costs and expenses associated with the construction of the Golf Course Realignment in accordance with the PSDA, any and all construction contracts for the Golf Course Realignment work entered into pursuant to the PSDA, and this Funds Disbursement Agreement. A general depiction/description of the work and construction associated with the Golf Course Realignment (generally identified as, for instance, “new path” or “new tee”) is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by reference (“Golf Course Realignment Depiction/Description”). 2.2 Developer Deposit into Phase 1A Escrow. No later than one (1) business day after the Effective Date of this Funds Disbursement Agreement, Developer shall deposit Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) (“Initial Deposit Amount”) into the Phase 1A Escrow. The Initial Deposit Amount, along with any additional amounts deposited for increased costs and expenses, change orders, or any other reason that may increase the costs and expenses to complete the Golf Course Realignment, constitute “Golf Course Realignment Funds” as described in PSDA Amendment No. 2. 2.3 City Review and Approval of Costs Prior to Disbursement; Developer/ Contractor Obligations; Notices Regarding Decisions; Administrative Appeals. Prior to the disbursement of any Golf Course Realignment Funds from the Phase 1A Escrow, City shall have the right to review and approve the following: (a) Any 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 5 - contractor or subcontractor seeking disbursement of work alleged to be completed as part of the Golf Course Realignment has been approved by the City and Developer for such work; (b) Any amounts sought by any contractor or subcontractor shall be supported by invoices or other documentation for work completed or to be completed; (c) Any payment requests shall be submitted with associated conditional releases for completed work or unconditional releases from prior payments received for work accepted by the City, with such conditions in a form approved by the City; (d) Any payment request from any contractor or subcontractor shall not be for prior work that has already been completed and approved for disbursement; and (e) Any work or portion of work that is part of the Golf Course Realignment, which any contractor or subcontractor notifies either Developer or City, or both, as being complete, must be inspected and accepted by the City. Developer shall deliver or cause to be delivered any and all documents required by the City for the review of any request for a disbursement of Golf Course Realignment Funds. Developer may direct any contractor or subcontractor to deliver such documents directly to the City and/or Escrow Agent that the City requires required for review. Unless otherwise directed by the City Council or City Manager, all documents required for the review and approval by the City for a disbursement of Golf Course Realignment Funds shall be delivered and reviewed by the City’s Facilities Director. Notices and disbursement requests for the City’s Facilities Director shall be delivered to: Steve Howlett Facilities Director, City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico ƕ La Quinta, CA 92253 showlett@la-quinta.org No later than five (5) “business days” (which shall mean days when City Hall is open to the general public) after the City receives a disbursement request pursuant to this Funds Disbursement Agreement, the City’s Facilities Director shall approve, approve with modification of amount and/or with or without conditions, or deny a fund disbursement request and any denial or modification shall itemize each reason for denial or modification and be supported by distinct evidence as to why payment is not due in full. 2.4 Escrow Agent to Facilitate Approved Disbursements. The Escrow Agent shall not disburse any Golf Course Realignment Funds unless specifically authorized in writing by the City to make a disbursement. After reviewing and approving any disbursement request pursuant to this Funds Disbursement Agreement, the City shall notify the Escrow Agent in writing of the amount and payee approved for a disbursement of Golf Course Realignment Funds. Upon written notification from the City of approved disbursements, the Escrow Agent shall disburse the approved amount to the approved payee within five (5) business days of receipt of the authorization from the City. 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 6 - Disbursement of Golf Course Realignment Funds shall be made in more than one draw. Developer shall require that any contractor or subcontractor seeking a disbursement shall be limited solely to the work completed and accepted by the City. 2.5 Escrow Agent to Notify City and Developer of Fund Balance. For each disbursement of Golf Course Realignment Funds, the Escrow Agent shall deliver to the City and Developer the remaining balance. If the Escrow Agent determines an approved disbursement would result in a requirement to use the contingency amount set forth in the Golf Course Realignment Budget (set forth above), Developer shall have the obligation to deposit additional funds into the Phase 1A Escrow to ensure no less than the contingency amount always remains available in the Phase 1A Escrow until such time as the City issues the final Release of Construction Covenants for the Golf Course Realignment. 2.6 Developer/Contractor Acknowledgement of Receipt. Developer shall require any contractor or subcontractor that has received a City- approved disbursement of Golf Course Realignment Funds to complete and deliver to the City’s Facilities Director a certificate memorializing receipt of said payment in the form of Exhibit “C” attached hereto. ARTICLE 3 DEFAULT AND REMEDIES 3.1 City Rights. In the event of failure by Developer or any successor in interest that has any interest in the SilverRock Resort Area (or portion thereof) to perform any material term or provision of the Golf Course Realignment, the City shall have those rights and remedies provided in the PSDA and shall have any and all rights and remedies available at law or in equity, including but not limited to immediate and permanent injunctive relief. 3.2 Notice and Cure of Default. Upon the receipt of the notice of default by the City, the defaulting party shall promptly commence to cure, correct, or remedy the identified default at the earliest reasonable time after receipt of the notice of default and shall complete the cure, correction or remedy of such default not later than ten (10) days after receipt of the notice of default, or, for such defaults that cannot reasonably be cured, corrected or remedied within ten (10) days, such party shall commence to cure, correct, or remedy such default within such ten (10) day period, and shall continuously and diligently prosecute such cure, correction or remedy to completion, provided that such cure, correction or remedy is completed with sixty (60) days of the notice of default. 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 7 - ARTICLE 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4.1 SilverRock Resort Area/Golf Course To Be Free of Mechanic’s Liens. Developer shall pay when due all claims for labor performed and materials furnished in connection with the Golf Course Realignment. No mechanics’, materialmen’s or other professional services liens (as contrasted with consensual monetary liens such as construction and/or permanent financing approved by the City and in accordance with the PSDA) shall be permitted against the SilverRock Resort Area (or any portion thereof, including the Phase 1A Property) for any work done or materials furnished in connection with the performance of any contractor or construction work to be completed on the SilverRock Resort Area or as part of the Golf Course Realignment; provided, however, that Developer may contest the validity of any such lien, but upon a final determination of the validity thereof, Developer shall cause the lien to be satisfied and released of record. Developer shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of any encumbrance by any such lien or claim of lien, (i) cause any such outstanding lien or claim of lien to be released of record or transferred to bond in accordance with applicable law, or (ii) give such assurance as would enable a title insurance company to insure over such lien or claim of lien. 4.2 Force Majeure. Performance by the City or Developer, or any permitted successor in interest, shall not be deemed to be in default, and all performance and other dates specified in this Funds Disbursement Agreement shall be extended, where delays or defaults are due to causes beyond the control or without the fault of the party claiming an extension of time to perform, which may include the following (each, a “Force Majeure”): war; insurrection; acts of terrorism; strikes; lockouts; riots; floods; earthquakes; fires; casualties; acts of God; acts of the public enemy; epidemics; quarantine restrictions; freight embargoes; lack of transportation; governmental restrictions prohibiting the use of the SilverRock Resort Area (or portion thereof, including the Phase 1A Property); unusually severe weather; inability to secure labor, materials or tools necessary for the operation of the uses specified in this Funds Disbursement Agreement; and delays of any contractor, subcontractor or supplier that are not attributable to the Developer or City, or both. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Funds Disbursement Agreement, an extension of time for any such cause shall only be for the period of the enforced delay and shall commence to run from the time of the commencement of the cause, if notice by the party claiming such extension is sent to the other party within thirty (30) days of the commencement of the cause. 4.3 Amendments and Waivers. This Fuds Disbursement Agreement may be amended or terminated only by a written instrument executed by the City or Developer, or its authorized successor or assignee. No waiver of any rights hereunder shall be effective unless set forth in a written 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 8 - instrument executed by the party to be charged, and no waiver of one right by a party shall constitute a waiver of any similar or successive right. 4.4 Assignment. The Developer’s rights and obligations hereunder shall not be assigned to any third party or parties (including contractors or subcontractors) without the express written consent of the City, which consent may be withheld in City’s reasonable discretion. 4.5 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No official, officer, employee, agent or representative of City, acting in his/her official capacity, shall be personally liable for any loss, costs, damage, claim, liability, or judgment, arising out of or connection to this Funds Disbursement Agreement, or for any act or omission on the part of City. 4.6 Attorney’s Fees and Costs for Prevailing Party. If there is an action against one party by reason of the default of any term or condition in this Funds Disbursement Agreement, or otherwise arising out of this Funds Disbursement Agreement, the unsuccessful party shall pay to the prevailing party its attorney’s fees and costs, which shall be payable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment, and shall include fees and costs of appeal, if any. The term "prevailing party" shall include, without limitation, a party who obtains substantially the relief sought whether by compromise, settlement or judgment. 4.7 Severability. If any term or condition of this Funds Disbursement Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Funds Disbursement Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, to the extent that the invalidity or unenforceability does not impair the application of this Funds Disbursement Agreement to condition the use of the Golf Course Parcels for a golf course and the Golf Course Access/Operations Parcels to provide access and operations for use as a golf course. 4.8 Authority to Execute; Representations and Warranties. Developer warrants and represents that (i) it is duly organized and existing, (ii) it is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Funds Disbursement Agreement, (iii) by so executing this Funds Disbursement Agreement, Developer is formally bound to the provisions of this Funds Disbursement Agreement, (iv) Developer’s entering into and performance of its obligations set forth in this Funds Disbursement Agreement do not violate any provision of any other agreement to which Developer is bound, and (v) there is no existing or threatened litigation or legal proceeding of which Developer is aware which could prevent Developer from entering into or performing its obligations set forth in this Funds Disbursement Agreement. 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 9 - 4.9 Governing Law. The internal laws of the State of California shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Funds Disbursement Agreement without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any action at law or in equity brought by for the purpose of enforcing, construing, or interpreting the validity of this Funds Disbursement Agreement or any provision hereof shall be brought in the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Riverside, or such other appropriate court in said county. 4.10 Exhibits. All exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 4.11 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except for any contractor or subcontractor authorized for a disbursement of Golf Course Realignment Funds by the City, Developer and City expressly disclaim any intention to create any third party beneficiaries of their respective rights and obligations set forth in this Agreement. 4.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one agreement after each City and Developer has executed, and Escrow Agent has acknowledged, such a counterpart. [signatures on next page] 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 10 - IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Funds Disbursement Agreement as of the date set forth above. Date: ____________, 2017 Date: ____________, 2017 "DEVELOPER" SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: RGC La Quinta II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Its: Co-Manager By: The Robert Green Company, a California corporation Its: Manager By: Name: Robert S. Green, Jr. Its: President and Chief Executive Officer By: RGC La Quinta, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Its: Co-Manager By: The Robert Green Company, a California corporation Its: Manager By: Name: Robert S. Green, Jr. Its: President and Chief Executive Officer [signatures continued on next page] ƒ›ͳͲ ƒ›ͳͲ r Robert S Green Jr er Robert S. Green, Jr.rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 11 - Date: ____________, 2017 "CITY" CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and charter city By: Frank J. Spevacek Its: City Manager ATTEST: Susan Maysels, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP By: William H. Ihrke, City Attorney ACKNOWLEDGED: Date: ____________, 2017 "ESCROW AGENT" FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, service for “Phase 1A Escrow” By: Samantha Maestas Its: Escrow Officer [end of signatures] Willi H Ih k Cit Att Digitally signed by Frank J. Spevacek DN: cn=Frank J. Spevacek, o=City of La Quinta, ou=City Manager, email=fspevacek@la-quinta.org, c=US Date: 2017.05.18 17:29:07 -07'00' Digitally signed by Susan Maysels DN: cn=Susan Maysels, o=City of La Quinta, ou=Clerk's Office, email=smaysels@la-quinta.org, c=US Date: 2017.05.19 08:20:51 -07'00' 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 - 12 - LIST OF EXHIBITS A SilverRock Resort Area – Site Map and Legal Description B Depiction/Description of Golf Course Realignment C Payment Receipt Certificate 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT “A” SITE MAP [See following page] 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A SITE MAP 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT “A” (CONTINUED) LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SILVERROCK RESORT AREA Those portions of Sections 5, 6 and 8 Township 6 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian, in the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, State of California, described as follows: Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, and Parcels A, B, C, D, E, F and G, of Parcel Map No. 37207 per map filed in Book 242, Pages 72 through 87, inclusive, of Parcel Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of California. 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B DEPICTION/DESCRIPTION OF GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT [attached] 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B DEPICTION/DESCRIPTION OF GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT 698/015610-0065 10927522.2 a05/18/17 EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT C PAYMENT RECEIPT CERTIFICATE This Payment Certificate is executed pursuant to that certain GOLF COURSE REALIGNMENT FUNDS DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (“Funds Disbursement Agreement”) dated on or about May ___, 2017, and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and charter city (the “City”), and SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Developer”). Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Funds Disbursement Agreement, Developer, OR, the undersigned, if approved by the City and Developer as an approved contractor or subcontractor, hereby certifies that the following disbursement of Golf Course Realignment Funds has been received: Amount of Payment: $_____________________ Date of Payment Receipt: ___________________ Alleged Remaining Unpaid Amount of Payment Request (if any): $___________ The undersigned hereby certifies that the foregoing information is true and correct and may be relied upon by the City and any third party with any current or future right, title, or interest in and to any portion of the SilverRock Resort Area referred to in the Funds Disbursement Agreement. DATED:__________________ [INSERT APPROVED PAYEE NAME] ____________________________, ____________________________ By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title: