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CC Resolution 2013-060RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE LA QUINTA VILLAGE WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta ("City") desires to see high quality and innovative development in the La Quinta Village that includes a mix of commercial and residential uses; and WHEREAS, such development will improve general pedestrian circulation in the area, which is of prominent interest and focus of the La Quinta Village; and WHEREAS, such development will generate additional commerce and provide as well as promote development in accordance with the goals, policies and programs of the La Quinta General Plan; and WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated an Agreement for Purchase and Sale and Escrow Instructions ("Agreement") with Marvin Investments, Inc. ("Marvin") ("Exhibit A" attached), pursuant to which the City has agreed to sell to Marvin certain real property located in the La Quinta Village, identified as Assessor's Parcels 770-123-011 and 770-124-010, comprising of approximately 3.49 acres, in the amount of $12.50 per square foot, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein. SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of La Quinta hereby finds and determines that the sale of said property is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of La Quinta. SECTION 3. The Agreement, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, is hereby approved. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager and City Attorney to make any final modifications to the Agreement that are consistent with the substantive terms of the Agreement approved hereby, and to thereafter sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 2013-060 Purchase and Sale Agreement - Marvin Investments, Inc. Adopted: December 17, 2013 Page 2 SECTION 4. The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to (i1 sign such other and further documents, including but not limited to escrow instructions, and (ii) take such other and further actions, as may be necessary and proper to carry out the terms of the Agreement. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta held this 17th day of December, 2013, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DON AD PH, I yor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, Cit Clerk' City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) AS TO FORM: NY. KATHERINE JENWN, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS by and between CITY OF LA QUINTA ("SELLER") and MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. ("BUYER") EXHIBIT A 962ro1S610-0002 6391171.3 a12/23113 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pane 1. PURCHASE PRICE............................................................................................1 1.1 Amount....................................................................................................1 1.2 Payment of Total Purchase Price ............................................................1 2. DUE DILIGENCE................................................................................................2 2.1 Title/Survey..............................................................................................2 2.2 Environmental Condition..........................................................................3 3. ESCROW........................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Opening of Escrow.................................................................................. 7 3.2 Escrow Instructions..................................................................................7 4. CLOSE OF ESCROW..................•.....................................................................7 4.1 Close of Escrow; Outside Closing Date ................................................... 7 4.2 Recordation; Release of Funds and Documents.....................................8 4.3 Escrow Cancellation Charges..................................................................8 5. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM BUYER AND SELLER.............................................................................................................. 9 5.1 Buyer's Obligations..................................................................................9 5.2 Seller's Obligations..................................................................................9 6. TITLE INSURANCE POLICY..............................................................................9 6.1 Title Policy...............................................................................................9 6.2 Payment for Phase Title Policy..............................................................10 7. REAL PROPERTY TAXES...............................................................................10 8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING.....................................................10 8.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations.........................................10 8.2 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligations.........................................11 9. POSSESSION..................................................................................................12 10. ALLOCATION OF COSTS................................................................................12 10.1 Buyer's Costs.........................................................................................12 10.2 Seller's Costs.........................................................................................12 11. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.....................................................12 11.1 Buyer's Representations, Warranties and Covenants ...........................12 11.2 Seller's Representations and Warranties...............................................13 8821015610-0002 6391171.3 a12123113 PeEC 12. CONDEMNATION............................................................................................18 13. RISK OF PHYSICAL LOSS..............................................................................18 14. WAIVER OF DAMAGES; SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE...................................18 15. MISCELLANEOUS...........................................................................................18 15.1 Assignment............................................................................................18 15.2 Choice of Laws......................................................................................19 15.3 Attorney's Fees......................................................................................19 15.4 Notices...................................................................................................19 15.5 Fair Meaning..........................................................................................19 15.6 Headings................................................................................................20 15.7 Nonliability of Seller Officials..................................................................20 15.8 Gender, Number....................................................................................20 15.9 Survival..................................................................................................20 15.10 Time of Essence ....................................................................................20 15.11 Waiver....................................................................................................20 15.12 Broker's/Consulting Fees.......................................................................20 15.13 No Withholding Because Non -Foreign Seller.........................................20 15.14 Counterparts..........................................................................................20 15.15 Severability............................................................................................21 15.16 Exhibits..................................................................................................21 15.17 Covenants of Seller...............................................................................21 15.18 Covenant Against Discrimination.. ... ", ...... ...... 21 15.19 Entire Agreement; Amendment.......................21 15.20 Facsimile Signatures..............................................................................22 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY EXHIBIT B FORM OF GRANT DEED EXHIBIT C CERTIFICATE OF NON -FOREIGN STATUS 8821015610-0002 6391171.3 s12=13 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 'January 6,. 2014 ("Effective Date'), by and between CITY OF LA QUINTA, a Califomia municipal corporation and charter city ("Seller"), and MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC., a Califomia corporation ("Buyee). RECITALS: A. Seller is the owner of that certain unimproved real property located in the 'Village' area of the City of La Quinta ('City'), County of Riverside, State of California, commonly identified as 770-123-011 and 770-120-010 (collectively, the "Property'). The Property is depicted in Exhibit "A'. which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. B. Buyer desires to purchase the Property from Seller for purposes of developing thereon a. mixed use development generally consisting of (i) approximately twenty-four thousand square feet (24,000 so of first floor retail space located in multiple buildings, (ii) seventy-two (72) multi -family residential units located above the first floor retail space, (iii) surface Level parking lots, and (iv) an independent building containing sixty (60) multi -family residential units with underground parking (collectively, the 'Projecr), and Seller desires to sell the Property to Buyer, in three (3) separate phases (each, a `Phase; and collectively, the 'Phases"), on the terms and conditions set forth herein. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals, which are incorporated herein by this reference, and the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: PURCHASE PRICE. 1.1 Amount Subject to the terms of.this Agreement, Buyer hereby agrees to purchase the Property from Seller and Seller agrees to sell the Property to Buyer, for the purchase price of Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($12.50) per gross square foot of land area (the 'Total Purchase Price'). The Total Purchase Price is approximately One Million Nine Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Five Dollars ($1,900,305). 1.2 Payment of Total . Purchase Price. A portion of the Total Purchase Price shall be paid in connection with each Phase (each such portion, a "Phase Purchase Price'), in accordance with the following: 1.2.1 Within five (5) days after an 'Opening of Escrow," Buyer shall deposit with "Escrow Holder" (as those terms are defined in Section 3.1) in "Good SWMSe760002 e39+171.3aIMM3 Funds" (as used in this Agreement, the tern "Good Funds" shall mean a confirmed wire transfer of immediately available funds, cashier's or certified check drawn on or issued by the office of a financial institution located in Riverside County, or cash) (i) the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100) (the "Independent Contract Consideration") as consideration for Seller's execution and delivery of this Agreement and Buyer's right to approve or disapprove any Buyer contingencies set forth in this Agreement with respect to each Phase, and (ii) the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) as a good faith deposit (the "Earnest Money Deposit"). In the event an "Escrow" (as that tens is defined in Section 3.1) closes, the Independent Contract Consideration and the Earnest Monday Deposit shall each be applicable towards the Phase Purchase Price. In the event an Escrow is terminated and fails to close, for any reason other than Seller's default of the terms hereof, Seller shall promptly return to Escrow Holder, but no later than five (5) business days after said termination, and Escrow Holder shall immediately release to Buyer the Earnest Money Deposit applicable to that Phase (but not any Earnest Money Deposit applicable to an earlier Phase). 1.2.2 On or before 5:00 p.m. on the business day preceding a "Closing Date" (as that term is defined in Section 4.1) or such earlier time as required by Escrow Holder in order to close an Escrow on the Closing Date, Buyer shall deposit with Escrow Holder in Good Funds the applicable Phase Purchase Price, less the Independent Contract Consideration and Earnest Money Deposit, and such additional funds as may be required to meet Buyer's portion of the closing costs as hereinafter provided. Each Phase Purchase Price shall be determined based on the actual square footage of the "Parcels" (as that term is defined in Section 2.3 below) that are included in each Phase. The actual square footage of each of the Parcels shall be determined pursuant to the Specific Plan and Entitlement Process described in Section 2.3 below. 2. DUE DILIGENCE. As used herein, the tern "Due Diligence Period" shall refer to a period of time to expire upon the date that is ninety (90) days after the Effective Date. Buyer's obligation to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is subject to and conditioned upon Buyer's approval, deemed approval or waiver of the right to approve of the following contingencies set forth in this Section 2 (collectively, the "Contingencies"): 2.1 Title/Survey. Seller shall deliver to Buyer, at Buyer's expense, within five (5) days after the Effective Date of this Agreement, a preliminary title report prepared by First American Title Insurance Company (the "Title Company"), dated not more than thirty (30) days earlier than the Effective Date 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 or any portion thereof (the "Survey"), provided it commences to do so within fifteen (15) days after the Effective Date. 2.1.1 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Seller shall be obligated to remove all monetary encumbrances against the Property excluding non- 6621015610-0002 6391171.3 al==13 -2- delinquent real property taxes and assessments. 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 obtains) no later than the date which is fifteen (15) days after the later of (i) Buyer's receipt of the Preliminary Title Report or (ii) Buyer's 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 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. Seller shall have a period of fifteen (15) 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 and/or Survey prior to the "Close of Escrow" (as that term is defined in Section 4.1) for the first Phase, or (ii) decline to remove any such title exceptions and/or Survey matters and terminate the Escrow for the first Phase 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 not to remove the objectionable items on the Preliminary Title Report and/or the Survey. If Seller notifies Buyer of its election, or is deemed to have elected, to terminate rather than remove the objectionable items on the Preliminary Title Report and/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 to the Property subject to such objectionable items without any adjustment to or credit against the Total Purchase Price. 2.1.2 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; provided, however, that Buyer's initial period of review and approval or disapproval of any such additional exceptions shall be limited to fifteen (15) days following receipt of notice of such additional exceptions. 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 Close of Escrow for the first Phase shall be extended for such period as is necessary to allow for that review and response process to be completed. 2.2 Environmental Condition. Buyer shall have access to the Property, as described in this Section 2.2, in order to permit Buyer or its directors, engineers, analysts, officers, employees, agents, contractors, representatives, attorneys or advisors (collectively, the "Buyer Representatives") to investigate the Property. 2.2.1 During the Due Diligence Period, Seller shall permit Buyer and Buyer Representatives, at the sole cost and expense of Buyer, to conduct physical inspections of the Property, including the site work, soil, subsurface soils, drainage, seismic and other geological and topographical matters, location of asbestos, toxic substances, hazardous materials or wastes, if any, and any other investigations as 8821015610-0002 6361171.3 a17M3/13 -3- Buyer deems prudent with respect to the physical condition of the Property in order to determine the Property's suitability for Buyer's intended development. In no event shall Buyer conduct any intrusive testing procedures on the Property without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such investigations may be made by Buyer and/or Buyer Representatives during any normal business hours. Seller shall cooperate to assist Buyer in completing such inspections and special investigations at no cost or expense to Seller. Such inspections and investigations shall be conducted only upon no less than forty-eight (48) hours' notice to Seller and shall be conducted at such times and in such a manner as to minimize any disruption to the Property. Seller shall have the right, but not the obligation, to accompany Buyer during such investigations and/or inspections. 2.2.2 As a condition to any such entry, Buyer shall (i) conduct all work or studies in a diligent, expeditious and safe manner and not allow any dangerous or hazardous conditions to occur on the Property during or after such investigation; (ii) comply with all applicable laws and governmental regulations; (iii) keep the Property free and Gear of all materialmen's liens, lis pendens and other liens arising out of the entry and work performed under this paragraph; (iv) maintain or assure maintenance of workers' compensation insurance (or state approved self-insurance) on all persons entering the property in the amounts required by the State of California; (v) provide to Seller prior to initial entry a certificate of insurance evidencing that Buyer and/or the persons entering the Property has procured and has in effect an all-risk public liability insurance policy meeting the following requirements: (1) the insurance shall be written on a per occurrence and not claims -made basis; (2) the amount of insurance shall be a combined single limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) with a deductible or self -insured retention amount of not more than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000); (3) the policy shall name or be endorsed to Seller and Seller's officers, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, "Seller & Seller Personnel") as additional insureds; (4) the insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to Seller & Seller Personnel; (5) the policy shall not be canceled by the insurer or Buyer unless there is a minimum of thirty (30) days prior written notice to Seller; (6) the insurer shall waive subrogation rights against the Seller & Seller Personnel; and (7) the insurance shall be primary insurance and not contributory with any insurance any of Seller & Seller Personnel may have; and (8) the insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability; and (vi) following Buyer's entry, repair any and all damage to the Property caused by such inspections or investigations in a timely manner. 2.2.3 Buyer shall promptly pay and discharge all demands for payment relating to Buyer's entry on and investigation of the Property and take all other steps to avoid the assertion of claims of lien against the Property. In the event a claim of lien is recorded by reason of Buyer's entry on the Property, Buyer, within twenty (20) days of such recordation, shall either (i) record or deliver a surety bond sufficient to release such claim or lien in accordance with applicable law; or (ii) provide Seller with such other assurance as Seller may require for the payment of the claim or lien. Seller may SM15610-0002 _ 6391171.3 02=13 elect to record and post notices of non -responsibility from time to time on and about the Property. 2.2.4 Prior to expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Buyer shall notify Seller in writing (i) of Buyer's election to terminate the Escrow for the first Phase and this Agreement, if Buyer disapproves of the physical or environmental conditions of the Property and, as a result, does not wish to proceed with purchasing the Property ("Buyer's Property Termination Notice"), or (ii) of any objections Buyer may have (the "Disapproved Property Matters") to any physical or environmental conditions of the Property ("Buyer's Property Objection Notice"). Buyer's approval or disapproval of the physical and environmental conditions of the Property may be granted or withheld in Buyer's sole and absolute discretion. In the event Buyer terminates this Agreement pursuant to this Section, Buyer and Seller shall be relieved of all further liability under this Agreement, except for Buyer's indemnification obligations set forth in this Agreement and any other obligations that expressly survive termination of this Agreement, and except that Seller shall be entitled to the Independent Contract Consideration. Buyer's failure to provide Seller with a Buyer's Property Termination Notice or a Buyer's Property Objection Notice prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period shall constitute Buyer's approval of the condition of the Property. If Buyer provides to Seller Buyer's Property Objection Notice, Seller shall have a period of fifteen (15) days after receipt of Buyer's Property Objection Notice.in which to deliver written notice to Buyer ("Seller's Response") of Seller's election to either (i) agree to remove the Disapproved Property Matters prior to the Close of Escrow for the first Phase, or (ii) decline to remove the Disapproved Property Matters and terminate the Escrow for the first Phase 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 Response within said period shall constitute Seller's election to remove the Disapproved Property Matters prior to the Close of Escrow for the first Phase. If Seller notes Buyer of its election to terminate rather than remove the Disapproved Property Matters, Buyer shall have the right, by written notice delivered to Seller within five (5) days after Buyer's receipt of Seller's Response, to agree to accept the Property subject to the Disapproved Property Matters, in which event Seller's election to terminate shall be of no effect, and Buyer shall take title subject to such Disapproved Property Matters without any adjustment to or credit against the Purchase Price. 2.3 Specific Plan and Entitlements. Within ten (10) days following the expiration of the Due Diligence Period (the "Submission Date"), Buyer shall submit to Seller preliminary designs for the Project for review by Seller's Planning Department. Within sixty (60) days following approval of such preliminary designs, Buyer shall submit final designs for the Project, with all of such designs and related submittals based on Buyer's design and marketing criteria sufficient to allow Seller to review and process a specific plan, one or more parcel maps and other entitlements and permits that divide the Property into three or more parcels (each, a "Parcel," and collectively, the "Parcels") and development phases, as required for the improvement of the Property with the buildings and other improvements that comprise the Project (collectively, the "Specific Plan and Entitlements"). The Specific Plan and Entitlements shall provide for development of one of the surface parking lots on the Parcel located adjacent to the La 6621016610-M2 6391171.3 a121=13 -5- Quinta Library (the "Library Parking Lot Parcel"). Buyer's obligation to purchase the Property hereunder is subject to Seller's approval of the Specific Plan and Entitlements on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to Buyer in its sole discretion within one hundred eighty (180) days after the Submission Date (the "Approval Deadline"). Buyer shall provide written notice to Seller of Buyer's approval or disapproval of the Specific Plan and Entitlements and conditions of approval issued in connection therewith within thirty (30) days after Seller's approval of the Specific Plan and Entitlements. Buyer's failure to provide such written notice shall be deemed Seller's approval of the Specific Plan and Entitlements and conditions of approval issued in connection therewith. If Seller has not approved the Specific Plan and Entitlements for the Property on or before the Approval Deadline, Buyer may, but is not required to, deliver a written notice to Seller of its election to terminate this Agreement. If Buyer (i) delivers such written notice to Seller of its election to terminate this Agreement, or (ii) disapproves the Speck Plan and Entitlements and conditions of approval issued in connection therewith, this Agreement shall terminate, Escrow Holder shall disburse to Buyer the Earnest Money Deposit for the first Phase, and the parties shall have no further rights and obligations to one another, except for Buyer's indemnification obligations set forth in this Agreement and any other obligations that expressly survive termination of this Agreement. The square footage of each Parcel comprising the Property (shall be determined through the Specific Plan and Entitlements process. 2.4 Facility Use Agreement. Seller hereby notifies Buyer that Seller has entered into with the La Quinta Arts Foundation, a California non-profit organization (the "Foundation"), that certain Facility Use Agreement By and Between the La Quinta Arts Foundation and the City of La Quinta dated September 16, 2008, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Facility Use Agreement with La Quinta Arts Foundation dated September 18, 2012 (as amended, the "Facility Use Agreement"). Pursuant to the Facility Use Agreement, Seller agreed to make the Property and other real property available to the Foundation for parking during certain specified events organized and/or held by the Foundation. Seller may terminate the Facility Use Agreement with respect to all or portions of the Property upon providing a 360-day written notice thereof to the Foundation. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Seller intends to provide written termination notices to Foundation as follows: (i) with respect to the Parcels comprising the first Phase, within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Due Diligence Period; (ii) with respect to the Parcels comprising the second Phase, within thirty (30) days following the Close of Escrow for the first Phase; and (iii) with respect to the Parcels comprising the third Phase, within thirty (30) days following the Close of Escrow for the second Phase. 2.5 Evidence of Financial Capability. As one of Seller's Conditions to Closing for each Phase, Buyer shall have submitted to Seller and obtained Seller's approval of evidence that Buyer (i) has obtained or will have obtained as of the Closing Date for the Phase, construction financing from a commercial lender necessary to undertake the acquisition of the Parcels comprising the Phase and the construction of the Phase in accordance with this Agreement and the Specific Plan and Entitlements, which may be in the form of a commitment, a term letter, or such other form, with all such fortes to be approved by Seller in Seller's reasonable discretion (a "Construction Loan"); (ii) if 0821015610-0002 6391171.3 a12/23H3 �- desired by Buyer, has obtained "mezzanine" financing in a form reasonably acceptable to Seller; and (iii) has obtained sufficient equity capital to cover the difference between (a) the sum of the Construction Loan and the mezzanine financing, and (b) the total cost of acquiring the Parcels comprising the Phase and developing the Phase ("Buyer's Equity Contribution"). Seller shall approve or disapprove such evidence of financing within thirty (30) days after receipt of a complete submission. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned. If Seller shall disapprove any such evidence of financing, Seller shall do so by Notice to Buyer stating with reasonable specificity the reasons for such disapproval and Buyer shall promptly obtain and submit to Seller new evidence of financing. Seller shall approve or disapprove such new evidence of financing in the same manner and within the same times established in this Section 2.5 for the approval or disapproval of the evidence of financing as initially submitted to Seller. Buyer shall close the approved Construction Loan prior to or concurrently with the real estate closing for the Parcels comprising the Phase. Such evidence of financing shall include the following: (a) a copy of a loan commitment(s) or term letter(s), obtained by Buyer from one or more financial institutions for the Construction Loan, subject to such lenders' reasonable, customary and normal conditions and terms, and (b) documentation reasonably satisfactory to Seller as evidence of the "mezzanine" financing and Buyer's Equity Contribution. 3. ESCROW. 3.1 Opening of Escrow. Closing of the sale of the Parcels comprising each Phase shall take place through an escrow ("Escrow") to be established within three (3) business days after (i) the Effective Date, for the first Phase, and (ii) the date of the Close of Escrow for the immediately preceding Phase, for the second Phase and third Phase, with First American Title Insurance Company, at its office located at 74770 Highway 111, Suite 101 Indian Wells, Califomia 92210 ("Escrow Holder"). The opening of each Escrow (the "Opening of Escrow") shall be deemed to be the date that a fully executed copy of this Agreement is delivered to the Escrow Holder accompanied by a written notification by Seller and Buyer of whether the Escrow is for the first Phase, the second Phase, or the third Phase. Escrow Holder is instructed to notify Buyer and Seller in writing of the date of each Opening of Escrow. 3.2 Escrow Instructions. This Agreement, once deposited in an Escrow, shall constitute the joint escrow instructions of Buyer and Seller to Escrow Holder with respect to the applicable Phase. 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. 9 11111111111111[161 tell GT3*34I3*IT, `a 4.1 Close of Escrow: Outside Closing Date. Provided that all of the conditions of this Agreement precedent to the "Close of Escrow" (as hereinafter defined) for a Phase have been satisfied (or waived by the appropriate party) prior to or on the 0821016910-WW2 6391171.3 a12123113 -7- "Outside Closing Date," (as hereinafter defined) the closing for the sale and purchase of the Parcels comprising the Phase shall take place on the date which is thirty (30) days after the date on which all of "Buyer's Conditions to Closing" and all of "Seller's Conditions to Closing" (as those terms are defined in Section 8) have been satisfied (or waived by the appropriate party) with respect to the applicable Phase; provided, however, in no event shall the closing of a Phase occur, if at all, later than the date that is two (2) years after (i) the Effective Date, for the first Phase, and (ii) the Closing Date for the immediately preceding Phase, for Phase 2 and Phase 3 ("Outside Closing Date"). The terms "Close of Escrow" and the "Closing Date" are used herein to mean the time Seller's grant deed conveying fee title to the Parcels comprising a Phase to Buyer is recorded in the Official Records of the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside ("Official Records"). If any 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 said 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 said Escrow, Escrow Holder shall close the Escrow as soon as possible. 4.2 Recordation: Release of Funds and Documents. 4.2.1 Escrow Holder is directed, on the Closing Date for a Phase, to record in the Official Records, the following documents in the order listed: (i) a grant deed substantially in the forth of the attached Exhibit "B" transferring title to the Parcels comprising the Phase to Buyer ("Grant Deed"); (ii) for the Phase that includes the Library Parking Lot Parcel, an easement deed or other recordable document in a forth acceptable to the La Quinta City Attorney that provides members of the public with the right, in perpetuity to access and use the parking stalls located on the Library Parking Lot Parcel in accordance with reasonable rules and regulations posted by Buyer and applicable thereto (the "Parking Deed"); and (ii) such other and further documents as may be directed jointly by Buyer and Seller. 4.2.2 Upon each Closing Date, Escrow Holder shall deliver (i) the applicable Phase Purchase Price, less any of Seller's closing costs, to Seller, and (ii) conformed copies of all recorded documents to both Buyer and Seller. 4.3 Escrow Cancellation Charges. If an Escrow does not close due to a default by one of the parties, the defaulting party shall bear all "Escrow Cancellation Charges" (as that term is defined below). If a Close of Escrow does not occur for any reason other than the default of a party, then Buyer and Seller shall each pay fifty percent (50%) of any Escrow Cancellation Charges. As used herein, "Escrow Cancellation Charges" means all fees, charges and expenses incurred by Escrow Holder or third parties engaged by Escrow Holder, as well as all expenses related to the services of the Title Company in connection with the issuance of the Preliminary Title Report and other title matters. 662ro15610.0002 6391171.3 a1223113 �- 5. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM BUYER AND SELLER. 5.1 Buyer's Obligations. Buyer agrees that on or before 5:00 p.m. of the last business day immediately preceding the Closing Date for a Phase, Buyer shall deposit or cause to be deposited with Escrow Holder the following: (a) the applicable Phase Purchase Price, less the Independent Contract Consideration and Earnest Money Deposit; (b) the Parking Deed, executed, with signature acknowledged, by Buyer; and (c) 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. 5.2 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 for the applicable Phase; (b) a Certificate of Non -Foreign Status (the "Non -Foreign Affidavit") executed and acknowledged by Seller in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "C"; and (c) 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. 6. TITLE INSURANCE POLICY. 6.1 Title Policy. At the Closing Date for a Phase, the Title Company, as insurer, shall issue an ALTA extended coverage owner's policy of title insurance (a "Phase Tide Policy"), in favor of Buyer, as insured, with liability in the amount of the applicable Phase Purchase Price, subject to the following: (a) non -delinquent real property taxes and assessments; (b) title exceptions approved or deemed approved by Buyer pursuant to Section 2.2 above; (c) title exceptions, if any, resulting from Buyer's entry onto the Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.3 above; (d) any other exceptions approved by Buyer; and 6391171.3 W/=13 -.9- (e) the standard printed conditions and exceptions contained in the ALTA extended coverage owner's policy of title insurance regularly issued by the Title Company. 6.2 Payment for Phase Title Policy. Seller shall be responsible for the costs for a standard ALTA owner's policy of title insurance. Buyer shall be responsible for all other costs for each Phase Title Policy, including, without limitation, the additional costs for an extended ALTA owner's policy of title insurance, plus any title endorsements requested by Buyer. Buyer shall also pay for the ALTA survey, if applicable. 7. REAL PROPERTY TAXES. Buyer acknowledges that due to Seller's status as a public entity, during the pendency of Sellers ownership, the Property has been exempt from the payment of property taxes and assessments. After the Closing of a Phase, Buyer shall be responsible for paying for all property taxes or assessments assessed against the Parcels comprising the Phase for any period after the Closing. 8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING. 8.1 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations. The obligations of Buyer under this Agreement to purchase the Parcels comprising a Phase and close the Escrow for the Phase shall be subject to the satisfaction or signed written waiver by Buyer of each and all of the following conditions precedent (collectively "Buyer's Conditlons to Closing"): (a) Seller shall have approved the Specific Plan and Entitlements with conditions reasonably acceptable to Buyer (applicable to Closing for first Phase only); (b) Buyer shall have approved the condition of the title to the Property, in accordance with Section 2.2 hereof (applicable to Closing for first Phase only); (c) Buyer shall .have approved the condition of the Property, in accordance with Section 2.3 hereof (applicable to Closing for first Phase only); (d) Seller shall have terminated the Facility Use Agreement with respect to the Parcels comprising the Phase, and the Foundation shall have ceased any and all use of said Parcels; (e) on the Closing Date for a Phase, the Title Company shall be irrevocably committed to issue the applicable Phase Title Policy pursuant to Section 6 above insuring fee title to the Parcels comprising the Phase as being vested in Buyer; (f) Escrow Holder holds all instruments and funds required for the Close of Escrow for the Phase and will deliver to Buyer the instruments and funds, if any, accruing to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement; (g) except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, all representations and warranties by the Seller in this Agreement shall be true on and as M M16610-0002 -1 U- 6391171.3 a12/23H3 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; (h) Seller is not in material default of any term or condition of this Agreement. In the event that any of Buyer's Conditions to Closing are not 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. In the event of such termination, neither party shall thereafter have any obligations to, or rights against, the other under this Agreement, except for any obligations that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement. 8.2 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 applicable Phase Purchase Price and all other instruments and funds required for the Closing for the Phase and will deliver to Seller the instruments and funds, including but not limited to the applicable Phase Purchase Price (less Seller's closing costs), accruing to Seller pursuant to this Agreement; (b) Seller has executed and deposited into Escrow the Parking Deed (applicable only to the Phase that includes the Library Parking Lot Parcel); (c) Buyer has submitted to Seller and obtained Seller's written approval of Buyer's Evidence of Financial Capability for the Phase, pursuant to Section 2.5 above; (d) 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 for the Phase as though made at that time and all covenants of Buyer pursuant to this Agreement shall have been fulfilled by the Closing Date for the Phase; (e) Buyer has obtained all necessary approval and permits, including, without limitation, the Speck Plan and Entitlements, and building permits, to develop the Parcels comprising the Phase with the portion of the Project designated to be developed on said Parcels; (0 There shall exist no pending or threatened actions, suits, arbitrations, claims, attachments, proceedings, assignments for the benefit of creditors, insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other proceedings, against the Buyer that would materially and adversely affect the Buyer's ability to unconditionally perform its obligations under this Agreement; and 862Po16810-0002 6391171.3 a1=WU '� �' (g) Buyer shall have delivered the funds required hereunder and all of the documents to be executed by Buyer set forth in Section 5.1 and shall not be in default under this Agreement. In the event that any of Seller's Conditions to Closing are not 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. In the event of such termination, neither party shall thereafter have any obligations to, or rights against, the other under this Agreement, except for any obligations that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement. 9. POSSESSION. Possession of the Parcels comprising a Phase shall be delivered by Seller to Buyer on the Closing Date for the Phase. 10. ALLOCATION OF COSTS. 10.1 Buyer's Costs. Buyer shall pay the following costs in connection with the Closing for each Phase: (a) fifty percent (50%) of Escrow Holder's escrow fee; (b) Buyer's own attorney's fees incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby; (c) Any documentary transfer taxes associated with the conveyance; (d) All of the charges for recording the Grant Deed, if any; and (e) the additional costs for an extended ALTA owner's policy of title insurance, plus any title endorsements requested by Buyer. 10.2 Seller's Costs. Seller shall pay the following costs in connection with the Closing for each Phase: (a) fifty percent (50%) of the Escrow Holder's escrow fee; (b) Seller's own attorney's fees in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby; (c) the costs for a standard ALTA owner's policy of title insurance. 11. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. 11.1 Buyer's Representations. Warranties and Covenants. Buyer hereby makes the following representations and warranties to Seller, each of which is true in all respects as of the date hereof and shall be true in all respects on the Closing Date for each Phase: 11.1.1 Buyer is duly organized and existing. 992/015910-00W -12- 6391171.3 alIP"17 11.1.2 Buyer has the legal power, right, and authority to execute, deliver and perform Buyer's obligations under this Agreement and the documents executed and delivered by Buyer pursuant hereto. 11.1.3 All requisite action(corporate, trust, partnership, or otherwise) has been taken by Buyer in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instruments referenced hereinand the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. No consent is required which has not been obtained to permit Buyer to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transaction hereby. 11.1.4 The entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which Buyer is bound. 11.2 Seller's Representations and Warranties. Seller hereby makes the following representations and warranties to Buyer, each of which is true in all respects as of the date hereof and shall be true in all respects on the Closing Date for each Phase: 11.2.1 Seller is duly organized and existing. 11.2.2 Seller has the legal power, right, and authority to execute, deliver and perform Seller's obligations under this Agreement and the documents executed and delivered by Seller pursuant hereto. 11.2.3 All requisite action has been taken -by Seller in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instruments referenced herein and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. No consent is required which has not been obtained to permit Seller to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. 11.2.4 To Seller's actual knowledge, the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which Seller is bound. 11.2.5 To Seller's actual knowledge, there is no pending or threatened litigation, lawsuit or administrative proceeding which would adversely affect the Property. 11.2.6 To Seller's actual knowledge, with the exception of the Facility Use Agreement, there are no contracts or leases affecting the Property and no agreements entered into, by or under Seller which shall survive the Close of Escrow for the first Phase. 11.2.7 Seller has no knowledge of the presence of any Hazardous Materials on the Property, or any portion thereof, and Seller has not been advised or notified by any third parties, prior owners of the Property, or any federal, state or local governmental agency, of the presence of any Hazardous Materials on the Property. N=15610-0002 6391171.3 a17@3/13 - -13- Throughout this Agreement, terms such as "to Seller's actual knowledge," "Seller has no actual knowledge," or like phrases mean the actual present and conscious awareness or knowledge, without a duty to inquire or investigate, of the City Manager of the City of La Quinta, or the Planning Director of the City of La Quinta. In the event Seller becomes aware of a change in circumstance during the term of the Escrow for a Phase which would cause any of the representations or warranties of Seller under this Section 11 to be untrue, Seller shall advise Buyer of such change in circumstance in writing within five (5) business days from Seller's discovery thereof. Buyer shall then have fifteen (15) business days from receipt of such notice from Seller to deliver written notice to Seller of Buyer's election to either (i) terminate this Agreement, or (ii) waive objection to such change in circumstance and to accept title to the Parcels comprising the Phase subject to such change in circumstance. Buyer's failure to notify Seller in writing within said fifteen (15) business day period shall conclusively be deemed Buyer's election to waive objection to such change in circumstance and to proceed to close this Escrow for the Phase subject to such change in circumstance. It is understood and agreed that with the exception of the limited representations expressly set forth in this Section 11, Seller has not at any time made and is not now making, and Seller specifically disclaims, any warranties or representations of any kind or character, express or implied, with respect to the Property, or any improvements thereon, including, but not limited to, warranties or representations as to (a) matters of title, (b) environmental matters relating to the Property or any portion thereof, including, without limitation, the existence or lack thereof of Hazardous Materials (as defined below) in, on, under or in the vicinity of the Property, or migrating to or from the Property, either in soil, vapors or surface water or groundwater, (c) geological conditions, including, without limitation, subsidence, subsurface conditions, water table, underground water reservoirs, limitations regarding the withdrawal of water, and geologic faults and the resulting damage of past and/or future faulting, (d) whether, and to the extent to which the Property or any portion thereof is affected by any stream (surface or underground), body of water, wetlands, flood prone area, flood plain, floodway or special flood hazard, (e) drainage, (0 soil conditions, including the existence of instability, past soil repairs, soil additions or conditions of soil fill, or susceptibility to landslides, or the sufficiency of any undershoring, (g) the presence of endangered species or any environmentally sensitive or protected areas, (h) zoning or building entitlements to which the Property or any portion thereof may be subject, (i) the availability of any utilities to the Property or any portion thereof including, without limitation, water, sewage, gas and electric, Q) the permitted uses and restrictions on uses on the Property, (k) usages of adjoining property, (1) access to the Property or any portion thereof, (m) the value, compliance with the plans and specifications, size, location, age, use, design, quality, description, suitability, structural integrity, operation, title to, or physical or financial condition of the Property or any portion thereof, or any income, expenses, charges, liens, encumbrances, rights or claims on or affecting or pertaining to the Property or any part thereof, (n) the condition or use of the Property or compliance of the Property with any or all past, present or future federal, state or local ordinances, rules, regulations or laws, building, fire or zoning ordinances, codes or other MMIS610-0002 6391171.3 a12=13 -14- similar laws, (o) the existence or non-existence of underground storage tanks, surface impoundments, or landfills, (p) the merchantability of the Property or fitness of the Property for any particular purpose, (q) tax consequences, or (r) any other matter or thing with respect to the Property. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Seller is selling and conveying to Buyer, the Property, "AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS,' and that with the exception of the limited representations expressly set forth in this Section 11 Buyer has not relied on and will not rely on, and Seller has not made and is not liable for or bound by, any express or implied warranties, guarantees, statements, representations or information pertaining to the Property or relating thereto, made or furnished by Seller or any real estate broker, agent or third party representing or purporting to represent Seller, to whomever made or given, directly or indirectly, orally or in writing. Buyer represents that it is a knowledgeable, experienced and sophisticated purchaser of real estate, and that Buyer is relying solely on its own expertise and that of Buyer's consultants and representatives in purchasing the Property, and shall make an independent verification of the accuracy of any documents and information provided by Seller. Buyer will conduct such inspections and investigations of the Property as Buyer deems necessary, including, but not limited to, the physical and environmental conditions thereof, and shall rely solely upon the same. By failing to terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Buyer acknowledges that Seller has afforded Buyer a full opportunity to conduct all such investigations of the Property as Buyer deemed necessary to satisfy itself as to the condition of the Property and the existence or non- existence or removal or remediation action to be taken with respect to any Hazardous Materials in, on, within or migrating to or from the Property, and that Buyer will rely solely upon the same and not upon any information provided by or on behalf of Seller or its agents or employees with respect thereto. Upon Closing for each Phase, Buyer shall assume the risk with respect to the Parcels comprising that Phase, that adverse matters, including, but not limited to, adverse physical or construction defects, or adverse environmental or health and safety conditions, may not have been revealed by Buyer's inspections, assessments, inv s i ions, and/or testing. BUYER'S INITIALS: Buyer hereby acknowledges that it will have had full opportunity to investigate, assess, test, and inspect the Property during the Due Diligence Period, and during such period, to observe the physical and environmental characteristics and existing conditions, including but not limited to, the opportunity to conduct such investigation, assessment, testing, monitoring and study on and of the Property and of adjacent areas, as Buyer deems necessary, in accordance with law. Buyer, therefore, individually and collectively, for itself and its members, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, assigns, and all entities related to any of the foregoing, and on behalf of all persons claiming any interest in the Property or this Agreement, including but not limited to any and all future owners, lessees, and/or operators, of the Property and their successors, hereby expressly waives, releases, discharges and forever relinquishes any and all claims, rights of action, causes of action, rights and/or remedies Buyer has or hereafter may have, whether known or unknown, fixed or 6361171.3 al=X13 -15- contingent, against Seller and Seller's members, officers, officials, attorneys, employees, representatives, and agents (a) regarding any matters affecting the Property and any condition of the Property whatsoever; and (b) regarding: (i) the existence or potential existence of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under, within or migrating to or from the Property, either in soil, vapor, surface water or groundwater, and (ii) any violations or alleged violations of any Environmental Laws regarding the Property. BUYER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ AND IS FAMILIAR WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 ("SECTION 1542'), WHICH IS SET FORTH BELOW: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR." BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IT MAY HEREAFTER DISCOVER FACTS OR LAW DIFFERENT FROM OR IN ADDITION TO THOSE WHICH IT NOW BELIEVES TO BE TRUE WITH RESPECT TO THE RELEASE OF CLAIMS. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE RELEASE IT IS PROVIDING SHALL REMAIN EFFECTIVE IN ALL RESPECTS NOTWITHSTANDING SUCH DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL FACTS OR LAW OR ANY PARTIES' DISCOVERY THEREOF. BUYER SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY RELIEF IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES OR ANY RIGHT OR CLAIM TO SET ASIDE OR RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT. BY INITIALING BELOW, BUYER HEREBY WAIVES AND RELEASES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS PROVIDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1542 AND ALL SIMILAR OR RELATED STATUTES THERETO, IN CONNECTION WITH THESE MATTERS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE FOREGOING WAIVERS AND RELEASES: BUYER'S INITIALS: q Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the disclaimers; waivers and releases along with the other agreements set forth in this section 11, are all an integral part of this Agreement, and Seller would not have agreed to enter into this Agreement without such terms, and that all such terms shall survive the Close of Escrow for each Phase. As used in this Agreement, the term "Hazardous Material(s)" includes, without limitation, any hazardous or toxic material, substance, irritant, chemical, or waste, including without limitation (a) any material defined, classified, designated, listed or otherwise considered under any Environmental Law, including, without limitation, as ee7A15610-0002 6391171.3 a12=13 -16- defined in Califomia Health & Safety Code Section 25260, as a "hazardous waste," "hazardous substance," "hazardous material," "extremely hazardous waste," "acutely hazardous waste," "radioactive waste," "biohazardous waste," "pollutant," "toxic pollutant," "contaminant," "restricted hazardous waste," "infectious waste," "toxic substance," or any other term or expression intended to define, list, regulate or classify substances by reason of properties harmful to health, safety or the indoor or outdoor environment, (b) any material, substance or waste which is toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, explosive, flammable, infectious, radioactive, carcinogenic or mutagenic, and which is or becomes regulated by any local governmental authority, any agency of the State of California or any agency of the United States Government, (c) asbestos, and asbestos containing material, (d) oil, petroleum, petroleum based products and petroleum additives and derived substances, (e) urea formaldehyde foam insulation, (f) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), (g) freon and other chlorofluorocarbons, (h) any drilling fluids, produced waters and other wastes associated with the exploration, development or production of crude oil, natural gas or geothermal resources, (i) mold, fungi, viruses or bacterial matter, and Q) lead -based paint. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "Environmental Laws" means any and all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, guidance documents, judgments, governmental authorizations, or any other requirements of governmental authorities, as may presently exist, or as may be amended or supplemented, or hereafter enacted, relating to the presence, release, generation, use, handling, assessment, investigation, study, monitoring, removal, remediation, cleanup, treatment, storage, transportation or disposal of Hazardous Materials, or the protection of the environment or human, plant or animal health, including, without limitation, the following statutes and their underlying regulations, as they have been amended from time to time, and the following referenced common laws: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. § 9601), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. § 1801 et seci.), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. §6901 et sec.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seg.), the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401 at seq.), the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seg.), the Oil Pollution Act (33 U.S.C. § 2701 at seq.), the Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act (42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seg.), the Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal. Wat. Code § 13000 et seg.), the Toxic Mold Protection Act (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 26100, et seq.), the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65 — Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 et seg.), the California Hazardous Waste Control Law (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25100 et seg.), the Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans & Inventory Act (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25500 et sec .), the Carpenter -Presley -Tanner Hazardous Substances Account Act (California Health and Safety Code, Section 25300 at seg.), the California Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Laws (Chapter 6.7 of Division 20 of the Cal. Health and Safety Code, §25280 et seq.) and the California common laws of nuisance, trespass, waste and ultra -hazardous activity. 88=158100002 9391171.3 a12/2L73 -17- 12. CONDEMNATION. In the event that, prior to the Close of Escrow for a Phase, 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 Parcels comprising that Phase, Buyer and Seller shall promptly meet and confer in good faith to evaluate the effect of such action on the purposes of this Agreement and following such meeting either Buyer or Seller may terminate this Agreement. 13. RISK OF PHYSICAL LOSS. Risk of physical loss to the Parcels comprising a Phase shall be bome by Seller prior to the Close of Escrow for that Phase and by Buyer thereafter. In the event that said Parcels shall be damaged by fire, flood, earthquake or other casualty Buyer shall have the option to terminate this Agreement, provided notice of such termination is delivered to Seller within fifteen (15) business days following the date Buyer learns of the occurrence of such casualty. If Buyer fails to terminate this Agreement pursuant to the foregoing sentence within said fifteen (15) business day period, Buyer shall complete the acquisition of the Parcels comprising the Phase, in which case Seller shall assign to Buyer the interest of Seller in all insurance proceeds relating to such damage. Seller shall consult with Buyer regarding any proposed settlement with the insurer and Buyer shall have the reasonable right of approval thereof. Seller shall hold such proceeds until the Close of Escrow for the Phase. In the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason, Buyer shall have no right to any insurance proceeds. 14. WAIVER OF DAMAGES: SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. In the event a party defaults under this Agreement, the non -defaulting parry's sole and exclusive remedy will be for specific performance of this Agreement. EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO PURSUE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM A DEFAULT OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DEFAULTING PARTY BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES FOR A DEFAULT OR BREACH OF DEFAULTING PARTY'S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, ALL OF WHICH RIGHTS ARE HEREBY WAIVED AND RELINQUISHED BY THE NON -DEFAULTING PARTY. The parties agree that the foregoing limitation on their respective remedies and measure of damages is reasonable under all of the circumstances of this Agreement, and is material consideration for the parties entering into this Agreement. Se1�P� Initials Buyer s 15. MISCELLANEOUS. 15.1 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. 66=1W16-0002 6391171.3 a12W13 -1 a- 15.2 Choice of Laws. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of California and any question arising hereunder shall be construed or determined according to such law without regard to conflict of law principles. 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. 15.3 Attorney's Fees. In the event of any action between Buyer and Seller seeking enforcement of any of the terms and conditions to this Agreement or an 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. 15.4 Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be effective (i) upon personal delivery, (ii) upon delivery by reputable overnight courier that provides a receipt with the date and time of delivery, or (iii) three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, registered or 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 Buyer: Marvin Investments, Inc. 78010 Main Street, #201 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone No.: 650-492-1762 Attention: Wells Marvin Slovak Baron Emprey Murphy & Pinkney LLP Copy to: 1800 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone No.: 760-322-2275 Attention: Marc E. Empey, Esq. To Seller: City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Phone No.: 760-777-7031 Attention: City Manager Copy to: Rutan & Tucker, LLP 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-1950 Phone No.: (714) 641-5100 Attention: M. Katherine Jenson, Esq. 15.5 Fair Meaning. This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair meaning and as if prepared by both parties hereto. SM15610-0002 GM1171.3 a12W13 -19- 15.6 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. 15.7 Nonliability of Seller Officials. No officer, official, member, employee, agent, or representative of Seller 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. 15.8 Gender-, Number. As 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. 15.9 Survival. This Agreement and all covenants to be performed after the Closing Date for a Phase, and, except as otherwise set forth herein, all representations and warranties contained herein, shall survive the Closing Date for the Phase and shall remain a binding contract between the parties hereto. 15.10 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. 15.11 Waiver. A waiver of a provision hereof shall be effective only if said waiver is in writing, and signed by both Buyer and Seller. No waiver of any breach or default by any party hereto shall be considered to be a waiver of any future breach or default unless expressly provided herein or in the waiver. 15.12 Broker's/Consulting Fees. Seller and Buyer represent and warrant to the other that neither Buyer nor Seller has employed any real estate broker 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 broker's commission in connection with the conveyance of the Property arising out of agreements by the indemnifying party to pay any commission. 15.13 No Withholding Because Non -Foreign Seller. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that Seller is not, and as of the Close of Escrow for each Phase will not be, a foreign person within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 1445 or an out-of-state seller under California Revenue and Tax Code Section 18805 and that it will deliver to Buyer on or before the Close of Escrow a Certificate of Non -foreign Status on Escrow Holder's standard forth pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1445(b)(2) and the regulations promulgated thereunder and a California Form 593-C. 15.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which shall be of equal legal force and effect. W=15610-OD02 -20- 6391171.3 a12/23113 15.15 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. 15.16 Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference: Exhibit "A" Depiction of Property Exhibit "B" Grant Deed Exhibit "C" Certificate of Non -Foreign Status 15.17 Covenants of Seller. Seller agrees that during the period between the Effective Date of this Agreement and the Closing Date for each Phase: (a) Seller shall maintain the Parcels comprising the Phase in not less than the state of repair as that existing on the Effective Date (excepting ordinary wear and tear); (b) Seller shall not convey, grant, lease, rent, license, assign, mortgage, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise transfer (on or off record) the Parcels comprising the Phase or any interest therein; (c) Seller shall not alter the physical condition of the Parcels comprising the Phase or introduce or release, or permit the introduction or release, of any Hazardous Material in, from, under, or on the Parcels comprising the Phase; (d) Prior to the Closing Date for a Phase, Seller shall maintain Seller's existing insurance on the Parcels comprising the Phase. 15.18 Covenant Against Discrimination. Buyer covenants that in its performance of this Agreement it shall not discriminate against any person or group of persons on account of any impermissible classification including but not limited to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, national origin, or ancestry. 15.19 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. 6381171.3 a12=13 -21- 15.20 Facsimile Signatures. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile shall be deemed binding. However, each party agrees to submit their original signature to the other party within five (5) business days after execution hereof. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE 66MISSIO-0002 -22- 6391171.3 a12/23H3 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: Susan Maysels, City Clqk APPROVED AS TO FORM: A Attorney Date: 0c1_ Z G 11 2013 "Seller" CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and "Buyer" MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC., a California corporation By: Name: Wells Marvin Its: President First American Title Insurance Company agrees to act as Escrow Holder in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 2013 By: Name: Kelly Collier eel ISSI0-0002 M1171.3a12=13 -23- EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY [SEE FOLLOWING 2 PAGES) Parcel # 770124010 EXHIBIT "A" PARCEL MERGER NO. 2011-504 PARCEL A LOTS 68, 69, 70, 71, 76 AND 77 OF DESERT CLUB TRACT UNIT NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 21, PAGE 60, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. SAID LOTS 68 AND 77 PREVIOUSLY MERGED BY PARCEL MERGER 2006-476 RECORDED AGUUST 23, 2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 0542912, O.R. SAID MERGED PARCEL CONTAINING 83,702 SQUARE FEET, (1.92 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION BEING SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "B" AND HEREBY BEING MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO ALL CONVENANTS, RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF WAYS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. CAUf TAMPICO - - I------T—=-- n-----'r-----r--------i--- I es 6f ss �s cl I A=28133'30" R ,425.00 L 211.84, 1 I O) o II 1 ?d. G Si I 67 (PARCEL A7R SE 1 amT" ma W fA AO 4 A I 0 211se c i 73 74 75 � 76 � i 77 78 ro IUD C2 AVE - 70 Parcel # 770123011 EXHIBIT "A" PARCEL MERGER NO. 2011-505 PARCEL A LOTS 62, 63, 64, 65 AND 66 OF DESERT CLUB TRACT UNIT NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 21, PAGE 60,.RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THE NORTHERLY 20 FEET OF SAID LOTS 62, 63, AN 64 BY FINAL ORDER OF CONDEMNATION RECORDED MARCH 9, 1993 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 88003 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THE NORTHERLY 20 FEET OF SAID LOT 66 BY DEED RECORDED MAY 4, 1993 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 165658 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THE NORTHERLY 20 FEET OF SAID LOT 65 BY FINAL ORDER OF CONDEMNATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 2004 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2004-85089 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. SAID MERGED PARCEL CONTAINING 64,234 SQUARE FEET, 0.47 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION BEING SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "B" AND HEREBY BEING MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO ALL COVENANTS, RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF WAYS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORDS, IF ANY. CA! LE TAMPICO :�, 1, , OYn.CC'In"f CM COS P S I I I �` / AE�P7 p.GB TRACT ea 1 I PARCEL A / LW 4 I I 64.n4 SF yea 2W Cd 1 I /0 AV 67 70 69 I ZI ZI x 75 76 77 78 EXHIBIT "B" FORM OF GRANT DEED [SEE FOLLOWING PAGES] M1itii81s*121 1a EXHIBIT B RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. 70810 Main Street #201 La Quinta, California 92253 Attn: Wells Marvin SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE (Exempt from Recordation Fee per Gov. Code § 27383) GRANT DEED FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and charter city (the "Grantor"), hereby grants to MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC. (the "Grantee"), that certain real property ("Property") located in the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, State of California, described in the legal description attached hereto as Attachment No. 1 and incorporated herein by this reference, subject to the following non- discrimination covenants and all matters of record: Grantee covenants by and for itself and any successors in interest that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person, or group of persons on any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Property, or any part thereof, nor shall Grantee, or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees or vendees of the Property, or any part thereof. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land. Grantee agrees for itself and any successor in interest that Grantee shall refrain from restricting the rental, sale, or lease of any portion of the Property, or contracts relating to the Property, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, or national origin of any person. All such deeds, leases or contracts shall contain or be subject to substantially the following nondiscrimination or nonsegregation clauses: 1. In deeds: "The grantee herein covenants by and for himself or herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of any basis listed in WV015610-0002 6391171.3812=13 '1- subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the premises herein conveyed, nor shall the grantee or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees, or vendees in the premises herein conveyed. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land." 2. In leases: "The lessee herein covenants by and for himself or herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through him or her, and this lease is made and accepted upon and subject to the following conditions: "That there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons, on account of any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the premises herein leased nor shall the lessee himself or herself, or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use, or occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessees, subtenants, or vendees in the premises herein leased. 3. In contracts: "There shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the premises which are the subject of this agreement, nor shall the grantee or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees, or vendees in the premises herein conveyed. Notwithstanding the forgoing, with respect to familial status, the forgoing shall not be construed to apply to housing for older persons, as defined in Section 12955.9 of the Government Code. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land." The foregoing nondiscrimination covenants shall, without regard to technical classification and designation, be binding for the benefit and in favor of the Grantor and Grantor's successors and assigns, and any successor in interest to the Property and shall remain in effect in perpetuity. WMi551a000z 5s51171-302 13 -2-. ATTEST: Susan Maysels, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP By: M. Katherine Jenson, City Attorney °Grantor" CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and cf "Grantee" MARVIN INVESTMENTS, INC., a California corporation By: ,( JA 1. /M,----- Name: Wells Marvin Its: President 66210156104002 -,� 6391171.3 a12/23/13 State of California County of Riverside On before me, , (Insert name and title of the officer) Notary Public, personally appeared , who 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. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature (Seal) State of California County of Riverside On before me, (insert name and title of the officer) Notary Public, personally appeared who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) istare 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. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature 662/015610 OM 6391171.3 a121=13 �f- (Seal) ATTACHMENT NO. 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY The land situated in the City of La Quinta, in the County of Riverside, State of California, described as follows: [SEE THE FOLLOWING 2 PAGES] SM15610-0002 6391171.9a12r"17 -5- Parcel # 770124010 EXHIBIT "A" PARCEL MERGER NO. 2011-504 PARCEL A LOTS 68, 69, 70, 71, 76 AND 77 OF DESERT CLUB TRACT UNIT NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 21, PAGE 60, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. SAID LOTS 68 AND 77 PREVIOUSLY MERGED BY PARCEL MERGER 2006-476 RECORDED AGUUST 23, 2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 0542912, O.R. SAID MERGED PARCEL CONTAINING 83,702 SQUARE FEET, (1.92 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION BEING SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "B" AND HEREBY BEING MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO ALL CONVENANTS, RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF WAYS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. — CALLS TAMPICO I ri 1 84,' I 1pj �I I �6 �I I i I [PARCEL A ---'-}N702-SL--- VEMate mecr N My 76 I 77 I a Parcel # 770123011 EXHIBIT "A" PARCEL MERGER NO. 2011-505 PARCEL A LOTS 62, 63, 64, 65 AND 66 OF DESERT CLUB TRACT UNIT NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 21, PAGE 60, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THE NORTHERLY 20 FEET OF SAID LOTS 62, 63, AN 64 BY FINAL.ORDER OF CONDEMNATION RECORDED MARCH 9, 1993 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 88003 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THE NORTHERLY 20 FEET OF SAID LOT 66 BY DEED RECORDED MAY 4, 1993 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 165658 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THE NORTHERLY 20 FEET OF SAID LOT 65 BY FINAL ORDER OF CONDEMNATION RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 2004 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2004-85089 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. SAID MERGED PARCEL CONTAINING 64,234 SQUARE FEET, (1.47 ACRES) MORE OR LESS. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION BEING SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "Bo AND HEREBY BEING MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO ALL COVENANTS, RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF WAYS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORDS, IF ANY. CAI.IE TAMPICO 1 I - / I I � a a; 1 6 I PARCEL A / aW Naa 4 I I 64,234 SF / 0 2f/D - _ OS 7D 49 I 67 � zl � ZI 74 75 is 77 .) 76 EXHIBIT "C" CERTIFICATE OF NON -FOREIGN STATUS Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code 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 the disposition of a U.S. real property interest in CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and charter city ("Seller"), the undersigned hereby certifies the following on behalf of the Seller. 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); 2. Seller's U.S. employer identification number is ; and 3. Seller's office address is Seller understands that this certification may be disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service by the transferee and that any false statement contained herein could be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both. Under penalties 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. I further declare that I have authority to sign this document on behalf of Seller. "Seller" CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation and charter city 2013 By: Name: 8639,18171..3a12=13 EXHIBIT C