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Rodriguez/Jefferson Purchase 03m 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 ORIGINAL AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY AND BETWEEN MIRTA R. RODRIGUEZ ((-6SELLER9) CITY OF LA QUINTA ("BUYER") TABLE OF CONTENTS Pale 1. PROPERTY....................................................................................................................1 1.1 Improvements.....................................................................................................1 1.2 Fixtures and Personal Property...........................................................................1 2. PURCHASE PRICE.........................................................................................................2 2.1 Amount.................................................................................................................2 2.2 Payment of Purchase Price. ...................... o ....... 0-0-0-0 ................ ......... 2 3. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE........................................................................................2 4. ESCROW............................................2 .............................................................................. 4.1 Opening of Escrow...............................................................................................2 4.2 Escrow Instructions...............................................................................................2 3 5. TITLE MATTERS............................................................................................................ 6. CLOSE OF ESCROW......................................................................................................3 3 6.1 Close of Escrow; Closing Date............................................................................. 6.2 Recordation; Release of Funds and Documents...................................................4 DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM BUYER AND SELLER.............4 7. 7.1 Buyer's Obligations.......................................................................................... 7.2 Seller's Obligations...............................................................................................4 8. TITLE INSURANCE POLICY........................................................................................5 8.1 Title Policy............................................................................................................5 5 8.2 Payment for Title Policy....................................................................................... 9. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS......................................................5 10. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING.................................................................6 10.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations.......................................................6 10.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations....................................................... 6 11. POSSESSION..................................................................................................................7 12. ALLOCATION OF COSTS.............................................................................................7 12.1 Buyer's Costs........................................................................................................ 7 12.2 Seller's Costs........................................................................................................ 8 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 P.� 13 . CONDEMNATION.......................................................................................................... 8 14. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.........................................................................................8 15. COVENANTS OF SELLER.............................................................................................8 16. MISCELLANEOUS 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 .........................................................................................................9 Assignment...........................................................................................................9 Attorney's Fees..................................................................................................... Notices.................................................................................................................. .............................................10 Fair Meaning.. Headings.............................................................................................................10 Choice of Laws; Litigation Matters....................................................................10 Nonliability of Buyer Officials...........................................................................10 Gender; Number..................................................................................................10 Survival............................................................................................................... Time of Essence..................................................................................................10 Waiver or Modification.......................................................................................10 Broker's Fees................................................................ Duplicate Originals.............................................................................................11 Severability.........................................................................................................11 Exhibits...............................................................................................................11 Authority Entire Agreement; Amendment..........................................................................11 9 9 ......................................11 ..11 EXHIBITS Exhibit A Legal Description of Property Exhibit B Form of Grant Deed Exhibit C Form of Affidavit of Non -Foreign Entity Exhibit D Bill of Sale Exhibit "E" Escrow Instructions Exhibit "F" Special Escrow Instructions 119/015610-0008 -11- 446569.01 a10/30/03 AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of October 31, 2003 ("Effective Date") by and between MIRTA R. RODRIGUEZ (the "Seller") and the CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation ("Buyer"). RECITALS: A. Seller is the owner of that certain real property located in the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, State of California, more particularly described in the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (the "Real Property") improved with a residential dwelling (the "Improvements"). B. Buyer desires to purchase the Property (as that term is defined below) from Seller, and Seller desires to sell the Property to Buyer, on the terms and conditions set forth herein. C. On July 29, 2003, Buyer issued an offer letter to Seller pursuant to Government Code Section 7267.2 in order to acquire the Real Property for purposes of widening Jefferson Street. Buyer had previously issued its notice of intent to appraise the Real Property and had caused an appraisal to be prepared in accordance with Government Code Section 7267.1(b). This Agreement is entered into in accordance with Government Code Section 7267.1(a) lieu of condemnation proceedings under Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.210, et seq. AGREEMENT: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. PROPERTY. Subject to all of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, and for the consideration herein set forth, Seller hereby agrees to sell to Buyer and Buyer hereby agrees to purchase from Seller the Real Property and Seller hereby agrees to sell and Buyer hereby agrees to buy the following: 1.1 Improvements. Seller's interest in and to the Improvements and all tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto, subject to the Permitted Exceptions (as that term is defined in Section 8.1); 1.2 Fixtures and Personal Property. Any and all fixtures and fittings that are attached to the Real Property and Improvements, all existing electrical, mechanical, lighting, plumbing and heating fixtures, ceiling fans, fireplace inserts, gas logs and grates, solar systems, built-in appliances, window and door screens, awnings, shutters, window coverings, attached floor coverings, television antennas, private integrated telephone systems, air coolers/conditioners, pool/spa equipment, garage door openers/remote controls, mailbox, in -ground landscaping, 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 1 trees/shrubs, water softeners, water purifiers, and security systems/alarms (collectively, the "Fixtures and Personal Property"). However, Buyer and Seller agree that Seller may remove the following items in the garage and yard area: (1) 12 Hibiscus plants evenly spaced around yard; (2) mailbox; (3) a rock located in the front yard, which has a sign attached to it; (4) lamppost in front yard; (5) freestanding cabinets in garage; and (6) 2 rosebush trees (pink flowering) in backyard. When the plants are removed, Seller will fill in the holes where the plants were located, and ensure that the ground in the area is level. The Real Property, the Improvements, and the Personal Property are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Property." 2. PURCHASE PRICE. 2.1 Amount. The purchase price which Seller agrees to accept and Buyer agrees to pay for the Property is the sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($241,000.00) ("Purchase Price"). The parties agree that with the exception of relocation benefits referenced in the Section 3, below, the Purchase Price reflects the full payment that Seller will receive from Buyer for the Property. 2.2 Payment of Purchase Price. On or before 5:00 p.m. on the business day preceding the "Closing Date" (as that term is defined in Section 6.1) or such earlier time as required by "Escrow Holder" in order to close "Escrow" (as those terms are defined in Section 4.1) on the Closing Date, Buyer shall deposit with Escrow Holder the Purchase Price. 3. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE. In addition to the Purchase Price, Buyer and Seller agree that Seller and her family shall be entitle to the relocation assistance pursuant to State Relocation Assistance Law (California Government Code Sections 7260 et seq., Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines, California Administrative Code Title 25), in accordance with the terms and amounts in the relocation benefit letter dated October 7, 2003, except that the Purchase Price Differential shall be THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($359000.00). 4. ESCROW. 4.1 Opening of Escrow. Closing of the sale of the Property shall take place through an escrow ("Escrow") to be established within three (3) business days after the execution of this Agreement by the parties hereto, with Chicago Title ("Escrow Holder") at its office located at 72980 Fred Waring Drive, Suite B, Palm Desert, California, 92260. The opening of the Escrow (the "Opening of Escrow") shall be deemed to be the date that a fully a xecuted c opy o f this Agreement is delivered to the Escrow Holder. Escrow Holder is instructed to notify Buyer and Seller in writing of the date of the Opening of Escrow. 4.2 Escrow Instructions. This Agreement, once deposited in Escrow, shall constitute the joint escrow instructions of Buyer and Seller to Escrow Holder. Additionally, if Escrow Holder so requires, Buyer and Seller agree to execute the form of escrow instructions that Escrow Holder customarily requires in real property escrows administered by it. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between Escrow Holder's standard instructions and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall supersede and be controlling. The 119/015610-0008 -2- 446569.01 a10/30/03 parties additionally agree to the Escrow Holder's standard terms, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit E and to the additional supplemental instructions contained in Exhibit F. 5. TITLE MATTERS. B uyer shall obtain a preliminary title report prepared by Chicago Title ("Title Company") describing the state of title of the Property together with copies of all underlying documents (collectively, the "Preliminary Title Report"). Buyer may, at its sole cost and expense, obtain a current survey of the Property (the "Survey"). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Seller shall be obligated to remove all monetary encumbrances against the Property excluding non -delinquent real property taxes (except as otherwise provided for in Section 9 below). Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of any objections Buyer may have to title exceptions contained in the Preliminary Title Report or matters shown on the Survey (if Buyer has obtained) no later than the date which is fifteen (15) days after the later of (i) its receipt of the Preliminary Title Report or (ii) its receipt of the Survey ("Buyer's Objection Notice"). Buyer's approval or disapproval of the matters set forth in the Preliminary Title Report (and the Survey, if applicable) may be granted or withheld in Buyer's sole and absolute discretion. Buyer's failure to provide Seller with a Buyer's Objection Notice within said period shall constitute Buyer's approval of all exceptions to title shown on the Preliminary Title Report and all matters shown on the Survey (if Buyer has obtained). Seller shall have a period of five (5) days after receipt of Buyer's Objection Notice in which to deliver written notice to Buyer ("Seller's Notice") of Seller's election to either (i) agree to remove the objectionable items on the Preliminary Title Report or Survey prior to the Close of Escrow, or (ii) decline to remove any such title exceptions or Survey matters and terminate Escrow and the obligations of Buyer and Seller to purchase and sell the Property under this Agreement. Seller's failure to provide Buyer with Seller's Notice within said period shall constitute Seller's election to remove the objectionable items on the Preliminary Title Report. If Seller notifies Buyer of its election to terminate rather than remove the objectionable items on the Preliminary Title Report or Survey, Buyer shall have the right, by written notice delivered to Seller within five (5) days after Buyer's receipt of Seller's Notice, to agree to accept the Property subject to the objectionable items, in which event Seller's election to terminate shall be of no effect, and Buyer shall take title at the Close of Escrow subject to such objectionable items without any adjustment to or credit against the Purchase Price. All exceptions to title shown on the Preliminary Title Report, other than those which Seller may agree to remove pursuant to this Section 4.2, shall be deemed to have been approved by Buyer unless Seller is notified otherwise in writing. Upon the issuance of any amendment or supplement to the Preliminary Title Report which adds additional exceptions, including any survey exceptions, the foregoing right of review and approval shall also apply to said amendment or supplement. The process set forth above for Buyer's review and Seller's response shall apply to any review and response with respect to any amendment or supplement to the Preliminary Title Report, and the Closing shall be extended for such period as is necessary to allow for that review and response process to be completed. 6. CLOSE OF ESCROW. 6.1 Close of Escrow; Closing Date. Provided that all of the conditions of this Agreement precedent to the "Close of Escrow" (as hereinafter defined) as set forth in Section 10 below have been satisfied (or waived by the appropriate party) prior to or on the Closing Date, 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 3 the Closing of this transaction for the sale and purchase of the Property shall take place on November 17, 2003 ("Outside Closing Date"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Buyer and Seller agree to advance the Closing, and so long as all of "Buyer's Conditions to Closing" and all of "Seller's Conditions to Closing" (as those terms are defined in Section 10) have been satisfied (or waived by the appropriate party), Seller may elect to authorize the Closing before the Outside Closing Date. The terms "Close of Escrow", "Closing Date" and the "Closing" are used herein to mean the time Seller's grant deed conveying fee title to the Property to Buyer is recorded in the Official Records of the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside ("Official Records"). If Escrow is not in a condition to close by the Outside Closing Date, either party not then in default hereunder may, upon five (5) days advance written notice to the other party and Escrow Holder, elect to terminate this Agreement and the Escrow. No such termination shall release either party then in default from liability for such default. If neither party so elects to terminate this Agreement and the Escrow, Escrow Holder shall close the Escrow as soon as possible. 6.2 Recordation; Release of Funds and Documents. 6.2.1 Escrow Holder is directed, on the Closing Date, to record in the Official Records, the following documents in the order listed: (i) the grant deed (in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "B") transferring title to the Property to Buyer ("Grant Deed"); and (ii) such other and further documents as may be directed jointly by Buyer and Seller. 6.2.2 Upon the Closing, Escrow Holder shall deliver (i) the Purchase Price, less any amount to pay property taxes and/or assessments allocable to Seller pursuant to Section 9, and (ii) conformed copies of all recorded documents to both Buyer and Seller. 7. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM BUYER AND SELLER. 7.1 Buffer's Obligations. Buyer agrees that on or before 5:00 p.m. of the last business day immediately preceding the Closing Date, Buyer shall deposit or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder the following: (a) the Purchase Price; and (b) any and all additional funds, instruments or other documents required from Buyer (executed and acknowledged where appropriate) as may be reasonably necessary in order for the Escrow Holder to comply with the terms of this Agreement. 7.2 Seller's Obligations. Seller agrees that on or before 5:00 p.m. of the last business day immediately preceding the Closing Date, Seller shall deposit or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder each of the following: (a) the executed and acknowledged Grant Deed, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions (defined hereafter); (b) a Certificate of Non -Foreign Status (the "Non -Foreign Affidavit") executed and acknowledged by Seller in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "C"; 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 4 (c) a Bill of Sale (the "Bill of Sale") executed and acknowledged by Seller in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "D"; and (d) all other funds, items, and instruments required from Seller (executed and acknowledged where appropriate) as may be reasonably necessary in order for Escrow Holder to comply with the provisions of this Agreement. 8. TITLE INSURANCE POLICY. 8.1 Title P olicy. At the Closing Date, the Title Company, as insurer, shall issue a CLTA owner's standard coverage policy of title insurance ("Title Policy"), in favor of Buyer, as insured, with liability in the amount of the Purchase Price, subject to the following (the "Permitted Exceptions"): (a) non -delinquent real property taxes, subject to Seller's obligations to pay certain taxes pursuant to Section 9 below; (b) covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations of record that do not interfere with the Buyer's proposed use of the Property, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of Buyer; (c) easements or rights -of -way over the Property for public or quasi -public utility or public street purposes; (d) title exceptions approved or deemed approved by Buyer pursuant to Section 4.2 above; (e) any other exceptions approved by Buyer; and (f) the standard printed conditions and exceptions contained in the CLTA standard owner's policy of title insurance regularly issued by the Title Company. 8.2 Payment for Title Policy. Buyer shall be responsible for the charges for the Title Policy with coverage up to the amount of the Purchase Price. Buyer shall pay any additional coverage or endorsements it requests. Buyer may, at its election and expense, request an ALTA extended policy of title insurance. Buyer shall also pay for the Survey, if applicable. 9. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. Upon Buyer's acquisition of fee title to the Property, the Property will be exempt from the payment of property taxes due to Buyer's status as a public agency. Seller shall be responsible for p aying ( through E scrow at Closing) all real and personal property taxes and assessments which are of record as of the Closing Date and/or have accrued against the Property prior to (and including) the Closing Date (notwithstanding whether such taxes and/or assessments are due and payable as of the Closing Date). Buyer hereby acknowledges and agrees that Buyer will provide the funds necessary to completely payoff, at Closing, any amounts outstanding under the City of La Quinta Assessment District 2000-1. Seller shall be responsible for paying for all real or personal property taxes or assessments assessed against the Property after the Closing for any period prior to the Closing. 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 10. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING. 10.1 Conditions Precedent to Buffer's Obligations. The obligations of Buyer under this Agreement to purchase the Property and close the Escrow shall be subject to the satisfaction or signed written waiver by Buyer of each and all of the following conditions precedent (collectively, "Buyer's Conditions to Closing"): (a) on the Closing Date, the Title Company shall be irrevocably committed to issue the Title Policy pursuant to Section 8 above insuring fee title to the Property as being vested in Buyer, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions; (b) Escrow H older h olds a 11 instruments and funds required for the Closing and will deliver to Buyer the instruments and funds, if any, accruing to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement; (c) except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, all representations and warranties by the Seller in this Agreement shall be true on and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time and all covenants of Seller pursuant to this Agreement shall have been fulfilled by the Closing Date; (d) Seller is not in material default of any term or condition of this Agreement; and. (e) as of the Closing Date, no judicial or administrative challenges have been presented or filed against: (1) the City's actions in proceeding with the widening of Jefferson Street; (2) the Addendum certified by the City Council on July 15, 2003, to the Initial Study/Mitigation Negative Declaration for Jefferson Street Improvements originally certified by the City of La Quinta on May 18, 1999, State Clearinghouse Number 99031046, or against the any of the findings made in the Addendum. In the event that any of Buyer's Conditions to Closing are not satisfied, deemed satisfied, or waived in a writing signed by Buyer prior to the expiration of the applicable period for satisfaction or waiver, Buyer may terminate this Agreement. 10.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations. The obligations of Seller under this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction or signed written waiver by Seller of each and all of the following conditions precedent ("Seller's Conditions to Closing"): (a) Escrow Holder holds the Purchase Price and all other instruments and funds required for the Closing and will deliver to Seller the instruments and funds, including but not limited to the Purchase Price (less Seller's closing costs) accruing to Seller pursuant to this Agreement; (b) except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, all representations and warranties by the Buyer in this Agreement shall be true on and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time and all covenants of Buyer pursuant to this Agreement shall have been fulfilled by the Closing Date; and 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 6 (c) Buyer is not in material default of any term or condition of this Agreement. In the event that any of Seller's Conditions to Closing are not satisfied, deemed satisfied, or waived in a writing signed by Seller prior to the expiration of the applicable period for satisfaction or waiver, Seller may terminate this Agreement. 11. POSSESSION. After the Close of Escrow, Buyer agrees to allow Seller to remain in possession of the Property up to and including the earlier of the following dates: (1) April 30, 2004, or (2) the date when Seller surrenders possession of the Property to Buyer. Seller agrees that on or before that date, Seller shall surrender the Property to the City. Seller's right of possession under this provision shall not be transferable and may only be utilized by Seller and Seller's family. Seller shall coordinate the delivery of keys and transfer of possession with the Public Works Department of the City of La Quinta or its designee. During the holdover period, Seller shall be responsible for the payment of all utilities, telephone, waters, alarm systems, gardening services, landscape maintenance and such other charges as those normally paid by a month -to -month tenant of residential property. Prior to the transfer of possession, Seller shall coordinate with Buyer as to the cancellation and/or transfer of any ongoing services, such as utilities. Seller shall take no action which would result in a lien or assessment being recorded against or imposed upon the Property. Seller may wish to obtain renters insurance and any other insurance Seller deems necessary to protect Seller's interests and the interests of Seller's family. Seller understands that Buyer is in no way providing any insurance coverage that would extend protection to Seller or Seller's family. During the holdover period, the Seller shall maintain the property in its current condition, normal wear and tear excepted. S eller accepts the Property during this period in its "AS IS" condition, and Buyer makes no representations or warranties as to the conditions of the Property. Seller acknowledges that up until the transfer of possession, Buyer has not inspected the Property and Buyer shall have no liability arising from the condition or use of the Property during the holdover period. Seller, on behalf of Seller and Seller's family, hereby waives and releases the Buyer, its employees and agents from any and all liability and claims for damages, including property damage, bodily injury, or death, which arise the condition, use, occupancy of the Property during the holdover period. Should any claim be made against the Buyer, its employees or agents ( the "Indemnified Parties") for damages, including property damage, bodily injury, or death, which arise from the condition, use, or occupancy of the Property, or occur on the Property, during the holdover period, Seller shall defend and indemnify the Indemnified Parties and promptly pay any judgment rendered against them. 12. ALLOCATION OF COSTS. 12.1 Buyer's Costs. Buyer shall pay all closing costs associated with this Agreement and the conveyance of the Property from Seller to Buyer, including any and all escrow and title fees, recording fees, documentary transfer tax, the premium for the Title Policy (plus any additional fee for ALTA extended coverage and/or title endorsements requested by Buyer), and Buyer's own attorney's fees in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. 119/015610-0008 —^�- 446569.01 a10/30/03 12.2 Seller's Costs. Seller shall pay Seller's own attorney's fees, if any, in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. 13. CONDEMNATION. In the event that, prior to the Close of Escrow, any governmental entity shall commence any proceedings of or leading to eminent domain or similar type proceedings to take all or any portion of the Property, Buyer or Seller shall promptly meet and confer in good faith to evaluate the effect of such action on the purposes of this Agreement. 14. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. To the best of Seller's knowledge, the Property has not at any time been used for the purposes of storing, manufacturing, releasing or dumping Hazardous Materials. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Hazardous Materials" shall mean (1) hazardous wastes, hazardous materials, hazardous substances, hazardous constituents, toxic substances or related materials, whether solids, liquids or gases, including, but not limited to, substances deemed as "hazardous wastes," "hazardous materials," "hazardous substances," "toxic substances," "pollutants," "contaminants," "radioactive materials," or other similar designations in, or otherwise subject to regulation under, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.; the Toxic Substance Control Act ("TSCA"), 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1802; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq.; the Clean Water Act ("CWA"), 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300 et seq.; the Clean Air Act ("CAA"), 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.; the Hazardous Waste Control Law, California Health and Safety Code § 25025 et seq., the Carpenter -Presley -Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.8, the Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, The Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Act, California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.7, the Porter -Cologne Act, California Water Code § 13050 et seq. and in any permits, licenses, approvals, plans, rules, regulations or ordinances adopted, or other criteria and guidelines promulgated pursuant to the preceding laws or other similar federal, state or local laws, regulations, rules or ordinances now or hereafter in effect relating to environmental matters (collectively t he " Environmental L aws"); and ( ii) any other substances, constituents or wastes subject to any applicable federal, state or local law, regulation, ordinance or common law doctrine, including any Environmental Law, now or hereafter in effect, including, but not limited to, (A) petroleum, (B) refined petroleum products, (C) waste oil, (D) waste aviation or motor vehicle fuel, (E) asbestos, (F) lead in water, paint or elsewhere, (G) radon, (H) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) and (I) ureaformaldehyde. Seller agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Buyer and its respective officers, officials, members, employees, agents or representatives harmless from any and all losses, liability, claims, causes of action, demands, damages, costs, fees and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, expert witness fees and costs) arising directly or indirectly from any Hazardous Materials which were placed on the Property by Seller or Seller's employees, agents and/or representatives during the time period that Seller owned fee title to and/or occupied the Property. 15. COVENANTS OF SELLER. Seller agrees that during the period between the Effective Date of this Agreement and the Closing Date: 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 8 (a) Seller shall maintain the Property in not less than the state of repair as that existing on the Effective Date (excepting ordinary wear and tear and the demolition and removal required to be performed by Seller pursuant to this Agreement); (b) Seller shall not convey, grant, lease, assign, mortgage, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise transfer (on or off record) the Property or any interest therein; (c) Prior to Closing, Seller shall maintain Seller's existing insurance, if any, on the Property; and (d) Prior to the Closing, Seller shall not alter the physical condition of the Property or introduce or release, or permit the introduction or release, of any Hazardous Materials in, from, under, or on the Property. 16. MISCELLANEOUS. 16.1 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of Buyer and Seller and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. Neither party to this Agreement may assign this Agreement or any interest or right hereunder or under the Escrow without the prior written consent and approval of the other party, which consent and approval may be withheld in the sole and absolute discretion of either party. No provision of this Agreement is intended nor shall in any way be construed to benefit any party not a signatory hereto or to create a third party beneficiary relationship. 16.2 Attorney's Fees. In the event of any action between B uyer and S eller s eeking enforcement of any of the terms and conditions to this Agreement or the Escrow or otherwise in connection with the Property, the prevailing party in such action shall be awarded, in addition to damages, injunctive or other relief, its reasonable costs and expenses, including without limitation its expert witness fees and reasonable attorney's fees. 16.3 Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be effective upon personal delivery, via facsimile so long as the sender receives confirmation of successful transmission from the sending machine, or three (3) business days after d eposit i n t he U nited S tates m ail, registered, certified, postage fully prepaid and addressed to the respective parties as set forth below or as to such other address as the parties may from time to time designate in writing: To Seller: Mirta R. Rodriguez 46390 Jefferson Street La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 342-0906 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 9 To Buyer: City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Attn: City Manager Facsimile No.: (760) 777-7101 Copy to: Rutan & Tucker, LLP 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400 Costa Mesa, California 92628-1950 Attn: M. Katherine Jenson, Esq. Facsimile No.: (714) 546-9035 16.4 Fair Meaning. This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair meaning and as if prepared by both parties hereto. 16.5 Headings. The headings at the beginning of each numbered Section of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto and are not a part of this Agreement. 16.6 Choice o f L aws; L itigation M atters. T his A greement s hall b e g overned by the internal laws of the State of California and any question arising hereunder shall be construed or determined according to such law. The Municipal and Superior Courts of the State of California in and for the County of Riverside, or such other appropriate court in such county, shall have exclusive jurisdiction of any litigation between the parties concerning this Agreement. Service of process on Buyer shall be made in accordance with California law. Service of process on Seller shall be made in any manner permitted by California law and shall be effective whether served inside or outside California. 16.7 Nonliabilily of Buyer Officials. No officer, official, member, employee, agent, or representatives of Buyer shall be liable for any amounts due hereunder, and no judgment or execution thereon entered in any action hereon shall be personally enforced against any such officer, official, member, employee, agent, or representative. 16.8 Gender; Number. A s used in this Agreement, masculine, feminine, and neuter gender and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the others wherever and whenever the context so dictates. 16.9 Survival. This Agreement and all covenants to be performed after the Closing, and, except as otherwise set forth herein, all representations and warranties contained herein, shall survive the Closing Date and shall remain a binding contract between the parties hereto. 16.10 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of each and every term and provision hereof, it being understood that the parties hereto have specifically negotiated the dates for the completion of each obligation herein. 16.11 Waiver or Modification. A waiver of a provision hereof, or modification of any provision herein contained, shall be effective only if said waiver or modification is in writing, and signed by both Buyer and Seller. No waiver of any breach or default by any party hereto 119/015610-"8 -10- 446569.01 a10/30/03 shall be considered to be a waiver of any breach or default unless expressly provided herein or in the waiver. 16.12 Broker's Fees. Seller and Buyer represent and warrant to the other that neither Buyer nor Seller has employed any broker and/or finder to represent its interest in this transaction. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other free and harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, cost, or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees) in any manner connected with a claim asserted by any individual or entity for any commission or finder's fee in connection with the conveyance of the Property arising out of agreements by the indemnifying party to pay any commission or finder's fee. 16.13 Duplicate Originals. This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals, all of which shall be of equal legal force and effect. 16.14 Severability. If any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person, entity, or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term, covenant, or condition to persons, entities, or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 16.15 Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference: Exhibit "A" Legal Description of Property Exhibit "B" Grant Deed Exhibit "C" Non -Foreign Affidavit Exhibit "D" Bill of Sale Exhibit "E" Escrow Instructions Exhibit "F" Special Escrow Instructions 16.16 Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of each of the parties hereto represent and warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are d my a uthorized t o e xecute a nd d eliver t his A greement o n b ehalf o f said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which such party is bound. 16.17 Entire Agreement; Amendment. Except as set forth above, this Agreement and the exhibits incorporated herein contain the entire agreement of Buyer and Seller with respect to the matters contained herein, and no prior agreement or understanding pertaining to any such matter shall be effective for any purpose. No provisions of this Agreement may be amended or modified in any manner whatsoever except by an agreement in writing signed by duly authorized officers or representatives of each of the parties hereto. [END -- SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 119/015610-0008 -11- 446569.01 a10/30/03 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Seller each hereby represents that it has read this Agreement, understands it, and hereby executes this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first written above. ATTEST: June Greek, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP M M. Katherine Jenson, City Attorney SELLER: �•R. RODRIGUEZs BUYER: CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation M City Manager, City of La Quinta [end of signatures] I, Kitty Campbell, daughter of Mirta R. Rodriguez, agree to the relocation benefits referenced in Section 3 of this Agreement. Kitty Campbell —1 119/015610-0008 -12- 446569.01 a10/30/03 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Seller each hereby represents that it has read this Agreement, understands it, and hereby executes this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first written above. ATTEST: Jun eek, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP By. • M. Kath ne Jenslot ity Attorney SELLER: MIRTA R. RODRIGUEZ BUYER: CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal co 'on y: City Manager, City of La Quinta [end of signatures] I, Kitty Campbell, daughter of Mirta R. Rodriguez, agree to the relocation benefits referenced in Section 3 of this Agreement. Kitty Campbell 119/015610-0008 _ 12_ 446569.01 PM03 Chicago Title agrees to act as Escrow Holder in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Chicago Title shall only be bound by the provisions of this Agreement that require are required to be acted upon by Chicago Title. CHICAGO TITLE By: _ Name: Its: 119/015610-0008 -13- 446569.01 a10/30/03 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY The land referred to is situated in the State of California, County of Riverside, City of La Quinta, and is described as follows: Lot 34 of Tract No. 2190, in the City of La Quinta, in the County of Riverside, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 41, Pages 55 through 57 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County. APN: 649-090-006 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 EXHIBIT "B" FORM OF GRANT DEED [SEE ATTACHED] 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: CITY OF LA QUINTA 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Attn: City Manager SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE (Exempt from Recordation Fee per Gov. Code § 6103) GRANT DEED FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, MIRTA R. RODRIGUEZ, An Unmarried Woman, hereby grants to the CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation, that certain real property located in the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, State of California, legally described on Attachment No. 1, which is attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, subject to all matters of record. Dated: , 2003 MIRTA R. RODRIGUEZ 119/015610-0008 3 446569.01 a10/30/03 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF ) On , before me, personally appeared personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s) or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public [SEAL] 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 4 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY The land referred to is situated in the State of California, County of Riverside, City of La Quinta, and is described as follows: Lot 34 of Tract No. 2190, in the City of La Quinta, in the County of Riverside, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 41, Pages 55 through 57 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County. APN: 649-090-006 119/015610-0008 Attachment 1 to Grant Deed 446569.01 a10/30/03 CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the interest in real property conveyed by a Grant Deed dated , from Mirta R. Rodriguez, to the City of La Quinta, a municipal Corporation, ("City") is hereby accepted by the City by the signature of the undersigned agent on behalf of the City pursuant to the authority conferred upon him by the Resolution No. , adopted on , and that the City, as the Grantee, by its said duly authorized agent, hereby consents to the recordation thereof. DATED: CITY OF LA QUINTA, a Municipal Corporation BY: — Name: Its: I HEREBY ATTEST to the authenticity of the foregoing signature and to the said adoption of the said Resolution of his general authority to so act and certify that said authority has not been revoked by any subsequent Resolution or order of the City. DATED: June S. Greek, City Clerk, City of La Quinta 119/015610-0008 Attachment 1 to Grant Deed 446569.01 a10/30/03 EXHIBIT "C" AFFIDAVIT OF NON -FOREIGN ENTITY TO: CITY OF LA QUINTA ("Buyer") The Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ("Code") (26 U.S.C. Sections 1445, 7701) provides that a transferee of a U.S. real property interest must withhold tax if the transferor is a foreign person. To inform the transferee that withholding of tax is not required upon transfer of that certain U.S. real property interest described in Exhibit "A" to the Agreement for Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions dated , 2003, and incorporated herein by reference ("Property"), that the undersigned ("Seller") hereby certifies the following: 1. Seller is not a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax Regulations); and 2. The U.S. taxpayer identification number for Seller is ; and 3. The address for mailing purposes of Seller is: and 4. Seller understands that this certification may be disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service by Buyer and that any false statement contained herein could be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have examined this Certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete, and I further declare that I have authority to sign this document on behalf of Seller. Dated: 12003 SELLER: MIRTX R. RODRIGUEZ 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 EXHIBIT "D" BILL OF SALE MIRTA R. RODRIGUEZ (the "Seller"), in consideration of good and valuable consideration in hand paid by THE CITY OF LA QUINTA (the "Buyer"), the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, does by these presents release, transfer, bargain, sell, assign and convey unto the Buyer, its successors and assigns, all of the Personal Property as such is defined in that certain Agreement for Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions between Seller and Buyer executed , 2003, as such may have been amended. Seller d oes h ereby r epresent a nd w arrant t hat a 11 s uch p roperty is free and clear of all security interests, liens and encumbrances other than those assumed by Buyer and in good working order and condition. Seller does hereby covenant with Buyer that it has good right to sell, transfer, convey and assign all of right, title and interest in the same to Buyer and will warrant and defend the same in favor of Buyer, its successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller has caused these presents to be signed as of this day of 92003. SELLER: M,- RODRIGUEZ 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 EXHIBIT "E" ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS [See Next 2 Pages] 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03 GENERAL PROVISIONS TO: CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY facrow No. 04" Time is of the essence of these instructions. k this **crow Is not in a o ondhWn to close by the TOM UMIT [LATE se, provided for heroin and written demand for cancellation Is received by you from any principal to this escrow otter sand date, you shelf act in accordance with paragraph 7 of this Goneral Provisions. If no conflicting instruction or demand for cancellation is made, you will proceed to dose this secrow when the principals have complied with the escrow instructions. in the event one or mots of the General Provisions we hold to be invalid, those remaining +tail continue to be operative. Any amendments of or supplements to any lnstrut Lions offecting **crow must be in writing. You are authorized to order demands for, and pay at to close of seerow any encumbrances of resod necese ryy to plow title in the condition called tot without further authorization. You are further authorized. prior to the moss of escrow. to pay from funds on deposit any less necessary to obtain any demand and/or report as may be required in this escrow and at the dose of escrow charge the parties as appropriate. The principals vAl hand you any funds and Instruments required from each respeatively to complete this escrow. (rHsrest cn any new financing may begin to accrue, on the date loan funds/pr0000ds are disbursed by the new lender, and borrower Aof"s to pay Sams In acocidsncs with lender's Instructions. 2. You we instructed to deliver and/or record ail docum+nts and disburse all fiends when you can comply with those instructions and issue any title insurance policy as called for herein. These instructions, together with any amendments and/or supplements, may be, executed in counterparts and together shall oonstitute one and the same document. if the" instructions relate to a *sin, and If there is no other written agreement between the parties pertaining thsrsto, buyer agntse to buy and sheaf agrees to sctt upon the terms and conditions hereof. Ail documents, balances and Statements due the undersigned we to be mated to the respective addresses shown herein, unless otherwise directed. In the event that any party to this ssorow uthizes facsimile transmitted signed documents, W parties hereby agree to accept and hereby instruct the escrow holder to rely upon such documents as if they bate original signatures. Buyer and salter further acknowledge that any documents to be recorded bearing non original (faosimils) signatures will not be accept for recording by the county recorder. 3. The phrase "close of escrow" (or COE) as used in this sscrow means the date on which documents are recorded, unless otherwise specified. 4. Assume a 30 day month In any proration herein provided, and unless otherwise instructed, you we to use the information contained in the latest available tax statement, Including any supplemental taxes of record, rental statement So provided by setter and bsnenclarrr's or association tents dstiveral Into escrow for proration purposes. 5. upon elves of escrow you lire instruoted to charge our respective accounts the costs attributable to each, Incluti ft but not limited to costs as provided for herein and/or in accordance wf1h out respective estimated Statements attached fattsto and made a part hereof. S. Recordation of any Instruments delivered through this escrow, if nsosssary of proper for the issuance of the policy of We insurance coiled tot, is authorized. No exanhination or Insurance as to the smount or payment of personal property taxes is required unless specifically requested. 7. U demand to cancel is submitted after tM Time Limit hits, any principal So requesting you to cancel this escrow shah file notice of demand to cancel in your office in writing. You shall within three (3) working days thereafter mail by certified Mail one copy of such notice to each of the other principals at the address stated In this escrow. Union written objection thereto Is filed in your office by s principal within fifteen (15) calendar days after the data of such moiling, you are Instructed to cancel this escrow. M this is a sale escrow, you may return the lender's papers and/or funds upon Lender's demand. 8. In the event that this escrow Is canceled, any fats or charges duo Chicago Me Company including cancellation fees and arty expenditures incurred or authorized shah be paid from funds on deposit unless otherwise specifically agreed to or determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. tenon payment thereof, return documents and monies to the raspoofte parties depositing some, or as ordered by the court, and void any executed instruments. S. if there Is no written activity by a principal to this escrow within any Six-month periodafterthe Time Urnit tittle set forth herein, Chicago Title Company may, at its option, terminate its agency obligation and cancel this escrow, returning all documents, monies Of other Items held, to the respective parties entitled thereto, toss any fees and charges as provided herein. 10. R. for any reason, funds are retained or remain In escrow after the closing data, you may deduct therefrom a reasonable charge as custodian, of not less then $4.00 par month, unless otherwise specified. 11. In the event that you should receive of become aware of conflicting demands or claims with respect to this escrow, or the rights of any of the parties hereto, or any money of property deposited heroin, you shell have the absolute right at your option to discontinue any or all further acu until such conflict is resolved to your satisfaction. 12. In the event that any Offer to Purchase, Deposit Ricelpt, or any other form of purchase Agreement is deposited in the escrow, you. as escrow holder, are not to be concerned with the terns of each document and are relieved of so rseponahbuityr in tonnection therewith. The foregoing Is not applicable In any transaction in which Chicago Title has epocitically agreed to accept an Offer to Purchase. Deposit F'loceipt or other form of Purchase Agreement as escrow Instructions. in any event, you are not to be concerned or liable tar items designated as "msmorsnda' In these "crow Instructions nor with any otter agreement or contract between the parties. 13. The parties hereto, by execution of these instructions acknowledge that the escrow holder assumes no responsibility or Liability whatsoever for the Supervision of any act or the performance out any condition which is a condition subst ont to the closing of this escrow. 14. in the absence of instructions to the contrary, you are hereby authorized to utilize wits service, overnight, next day, or other expedited delivery services (as opposed to the regular U.S. lentil) and to charge the rospeolive potty's account ■cxcordingty. 1S. Concerning any real property involved In into transaction, you are released from and "I have no habiiify, obligation or responsibility with respect to (a) withholding of funds pursuent to Section 1445 of the Internal (i'ittvanue Code of tiati6 s* amended, and to Sections IM62 and IBM of the California Aivenue and Taxation Cade, (b) advlsltg that parties as to the requiremants of oak! Section 1445, (c) determkhing whether the transferor Is a foreign person of a ran-realdent under such Section, nor (d) obtaining a non forrign affidavit or other *Atwnption from withholding under sold Sections nor otherwise making any inquiry concerning compliance with such Sections by soy party to the transaction. 16. if you pay a demand to pay in full a revolving Cite of credit or squltyllne loan. you are hereby knWated on my behalf and for my benefit, to rm request that the iendet Issuing said demand cancel said ro;; line or :quit&* of credit. 17. You are authorized to furnish to any aftiliate of Chicago TN# Company, any attorney, broker of tender Identified with this transaction or any one acting on behalf of such tender any Information, instructions, amendments. silgilemontIl, or notices of cancellation given 10 connection with this escrow. ti any check submitted to escrow Is dishonored when presented for payment, you are authorized to notify all principals and/or their respective agents of such non payment. 18. AN notloss, change of instructions, communications and documents are to be delivered In writing to the of** of Chicago Titre Company, as sat forth herein. (Continued) GENERAL PROVISIONS (Continued) TO; CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY Eeorow No. Data 19. All tunds received in this escrow shall be deposited with other escrow funds to one cK mare non4atereat bearing demand accounts of Chicago Title Company In any state or federal tank ar any two or federal savings and loran association ("the depository nstitutione) and may be transferred to any other such accounts. The patties in this ascrosw admow 1oclye that while these accounts do not boar interest, because of these and other banking risloonships with depository iristitutions, Chicago Title Company said Its data may receive from some of the depository Intstitutions an array of banktnp services, accommodations or other benefits. Chicago Title Company and its atliltates also may elect to enter into other business transadIMS with or Obftin krans for investment or Other purposes from sane of the depository insiitutlons. All such mvioa, accomntadat ons and ather benefiia shall flu M*, directly or indirectly, to Chicago Title C ffVwy and its affiliates and they shall two no obligation to account to the pars to this escrow for the value of such services, accommodations or other bsnsf9ts. All disbursements Mail be made by Chicago This Company check, unless otherwise Instructed. Chicago Title Company shall not be respwWbN for any delay In closing If funds fee" by the *wtow fine not "table for immediate withdrawal. Chicago Title Company may, at its Option, require concurrent instructions from sit priftc#mts prlat to release of any funds an deposit in this escrow. 20. You are authorized to des" or otherwise dispose of any and all documents, paper*, irkWuotions, oarra POndence and rather m0t6risi pertair►inq to this ssomw at the expka*m of six (8) years from the dose of escrow Of cencelation thereof, without liability and' w tthout further notia. IMPORTANT NOTICE Except for wire t►ansfars, tends rom tfsd to this s wrow are subject to avali oty acquirements imposed by Section 1241&1 of the California Insurance Corte. CASHIER'S, CERTIFIED or TELLER'S cheeks, payable to CHCAGO TITLE COMPANY are generally available for disbursement. on the next business day following the date of dsposit. Other forms of payment may cause extended delays in the dosing of your transaction pursuant to the requirements Imposed by State Law. (Wiretrariew Infamuk ion avanable upon requ") ALL PARTIES TO THIS ESCROW ACKNOWLEDGE THAT CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE NOR HAS IT MADE ANY INVESTIGATION, REPRESENTATIONS OR ASSURANCES WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE LEGAL ASPECTS OR COMPLIANCE OF THIS TRANSACTION WITH ANY TAX, SECURITIES OR ANY OTHER STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE PARTIES OBTAIN INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AS TO SUCH MATTERS. THE FOREGOING ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND ARE UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO BY EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, CITY OF LA QUINTA A CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL, CORPORATION THOMAS P. GENOVESE, CITY MANAGER awt •to/n/se- aso EXHIBIT "F" SPECIAL ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS PRORATIONS AND/OR ADJUSTMENTS: Escrow Holder is authorized and instructed to prorate and/or make adjustments on the following items as of the close of escrow date: TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY: Prorate taxes, including all tax bill items, except taxes on personal property not conveyed through this escrow, based on the current year's taxes, except between July 1 St and the date you are furnished current taxes (approximately November 1 S), based on immediate preceding year's taxes. In each case use the figures furnished you by the title company, without liability on your part as to their correctness. Owner to pay prior to delinquency, supplemental tax bills, and any taxes on personal property not being sold herein, which taxes are a lien on the real property being conveyed and you are not to be concerned herewith. Refund, i f a ny, from t he R iverside C ounty T ax C ollector, for refund of taxes buyer is being debited for herein, is to be handled outside of escrow. Chicago Title Company, its officers and employees are relieved of all responsibility and liability in connection therewith. 119/015610-0008 446569.01 a10/30/03