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FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT
This First Amendment to Lease Agreement (AGT 17-645/L-328) ("FIRST
AMENDMENT") is made and entered into this 18th day of July , 2023
("Effective Date"), by and between Pontiac 4, LLC, a California limited liability company, located
at 2780 N. Miami Ave., Suite 101 & 102, Fresno, CA 93727 ("Lessor") and the COUNTY OF
FRESNO, a is dated, a California Limited Partnership ("Lessee"). Lessor and Lessee may,
hereinafter, be referred to collectively as "Parities" or individually as "Party".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee are Parties to that certain Lease Agreement#17-645-L-328,
dated December 12, 2017 ("Lease Agreement") for lease of office space at 200 W. Pontiac
Way, Clovis, CA 93612 (the "Premises"); and
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of
which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Section 2.2, Term, located on page 2 (two) lines 15 through 25 shall be deleted and
replaced with the following:
Section 2.2, Term, The term of this Lease shall be ten (ten) years (the "Term")
commencing on September 1, 2023 the date Lessee first takes occupancy of the Premises
(hereinafter"Rent Commencement Date") as set forth in a written acknowledgement signed
by Lessor and Lessee's Director of Internal Services unless terminated earlier as provided
elsewhere in this FIRST AMENDMENT..
2. Section 11, Non Funding Termination, located on Page 7 (seven) lines 10 through
13 shall be deleted.
3. Section 43, Option to Purchase, shall be added to the Lease Agreement as follows:
43. Option to Purchase— Lessor grants to Lessee the right and option to purchase the
Premises (including the Property and the Building and all facilities, whether above or
below ground, located on the Property) on the terms set forth herein at anytime on or
after January 1, 2024 and prior to June 30, 2024 ("Purchase Option"). The purchase
price for the Premises (including the Property and Building and all such facilities) shall
equal $15,700,000 ("Purchase Price"). The terms of the purchase, if the Purchase
Option is exercised by Lessee are set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement
attached to this FIRST AMENDMENT as Exhibit A. The Purchase Option may be
exercised by Lessee by delivering a written notice to Lessor ("Notice of Purchase
Option") pursuant to Section 24 of the Lease Agreement. The Notice of Purchase
Option may be delivered at any time, provided however, that in no circumstances shall
the sale and transfer of the premises occur or close before January 1, 2024 or after June
30, 2024. The parties agree to cooperate with the performance of any act and the
execution of any document necessary to accomplish the Purchase Option and the
Purchase and Sale Agreement attached as Exhibit A.
4. Section 44, Termination of Lease on Option to Purchase/Credit for Rent, shall be added
to the Lease Agreement as follows:
Section 44. Termination of Lease on Option to Purchase/Credit for Rent- The
Lease Agreement, as amended by this FIRST AMENDMENT, shall terminate upon the
closing of the sale transaction of the Premises as provided in Exhibit A. Any base rent,
additional rent or costs paid by Lessee to Lessee attributable to any portion of a month
after the closing date of the sale transaction of the Premises as provided in Exhibit A,
shall be credited to the Lessor in escrow toward the purchase price of the premises.
5. Section 45, Advance Due Diligence Activities, shall be added to the Lease Agreement as
follows:
Section 44. Advance Due Diligence Activities — Notwithstanding any other provision
in this Lease Agreement, Lessee may at any time, upon prior consultation with Lessor,
take any steps and engage in any activity on the premises consistent with due diligence
activities under the Purchase and Sale Agreement attached to the LEASE
AMDNDMENT as Exhibit A.
The Parties agree that this FIRST AMENDMENT is sufficient to amend the Lease
Agreement, The Lease Agreement is hereby amened, ratified and continued. It is the intent
of the Parties that all other provisions of the Lease Agreement shall remain unchanged. The
Parties agree that, upon execution of this First Amendment, the Lease Agreement and the
First Amendment shall together be considered the Lease Agreement.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW)
The parties are signing this Agreement on the date stated in the introductory clause.
Pontiac 4 LLC LESSEE OF FRESNO
Clayton Medina, CFO and Manager Sal uin er , Ch 'rman of the Board of
SukrjWbrs Lessee of Fresno
Attest:
Bernice Seidel,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Lessee of Fresno, State of California
By:
Deputy
For accounting use only:
Org No.: 2540
Account No.: 7340
Fund No.: 0001
Subclass No.: 10000
Exhibit A
SALE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
(SELLER: Pontiac 4 LLC — BUYER: County of Fresno)
THIS SALE /PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
("Agreement") is made effective this day of , 2023 (the "Effective
Date"), by and between the COUNTY OF FRESNO, a political subdivision of the State
of California ("Buyer"), and the PONTIAC 4 LLC, a California limited liability company
("Seller"). Seller and Buyer are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Parties"
and singularly as a "Party."
RECITALS:
This Agreement is made and entered into by the Parties with respect to the
following facts and circumstances:
Seller represents to Buyer that Seller is the sole legal and equitable owner in fee
simple of title of approximately 5.81 acres of improved real property located at
200 W Pontiac Way, County of Fresno, State of California, and more particularly
described in Exhibit A to this Agreement, attached and incorporated by this
reference (collectively, the "Real Property"). Seller represents that the Real
Property is composed of one legal parcel, of which is approximately 5.81 acres,
as set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement. The improvements of the Real
Property include facilities on the Real Property, which consist of a single two-
story , building of approximately 37,282 square feet of finished office space,
65,252 square feet of warehouse space and a paved parking lot consisting of
approximately four hundred (400) parking stalls. The Real Property includes any
and all other improvements to such Real Property, and all other personal
property in which Seller may have any interest, that is affixed thereto at the time
of the Closing Date (as defined in Section 6.05 hereof), as are all more
particularly described in Exhibit A to this Agreement.
A. Buyer desires to purchase the Real Property from Seller, and Seller desires to
sell the Real Property to Buyer, pursuant to the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants herein
contained, and for other valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are
hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer hereby agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE REAL PROPERTY
1.01 The Real Property. Subject to all of the terms, covenants, conditions, and
provisions of this Agreement, and for the consideration herein set forth,
Seller agrees to sell the Real Property to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to buy
the Real Property from Seller at the Closing Date (as defined in Section
6.05, hereof).
1.02 Purchase Price. The purchase price ("Purchase Price") shall be Fifteen
Million Seven-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($15,700,000) for the Real
Property in "AS-IS" condition (as defined in Section 2.06, hereof).
1.03 Buyer's Deposit. No later than ten (10) calendar days after the opening of
"Escrow" (as defined in Section 6.01, hereof), the Buyer shall deposit into
Escrow a good faith deposit of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000.00) ("Buyer's Deposit"), at Chicago Title at its office at 7330 N.
Palm Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711 , (559) 451-3700, or such other
title company mutually agreeable to the Parties if such title company is not
available or is replaced ("Escrow Holder"). The full amount of the Buyer's
Deposit, together with interest thereon, shall be fully credited to the
Purchase Price of the Real Property at the Closing Date (as defined in
Section 6.05, hereof). In the event Buyer terminates this Agreement for the
purchase of the Real Property prior to the expiration of Buyer's Due
Diligence Period (as defined in Section 2.02, hereof), such termination shall
not be deemed a default under this Agreement, and the entire Buyer's
Deposit, shall be refunded to Buyer, less Buyer's share of any accrued
Closing Costs (as defined in Section 6.04, hereof) as set forth in Section
6.07, hereof.
1.04 Payment of the Purchase Price. The Purchase Price for the Real Property
shall be paid by Buyer to Seller as follows:
Unless Buyer terminates this Agreement prior to the expiration of Buyer's
Due Diligence Period (as defined in Section 2.02, hereof), Buyer shall
keep and maintain the full Buyer's Deposit in Escrow through closing of
the sale pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. In addition, Buyer shall
deposit into Escrow with Escrow Holder at least two (2) business days
before the Closing Date (as defined in Section 6.05, hereof), immediately
available cash funds equal to Buyer's share of closing costs and the
remainder of the Purchase Price pursuant to this Agreement.
IF THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT CLOSE BECAUSE OF DEFAULT BY
BUYER, AND SELLER IS NOT OTHERWISE IN DEFAULT, THEN
SELLER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE DEPOSIT AND ALL INTEREST
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THEREON (IF ANY) AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. SELLER SHALL
HAVE NO RIGHT TO ADDITIONAL DAMAGES AND SELLER WAIVES
ALL RIGHT TO AN ACTION FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THIS
AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT IF BUYER DEFAULTS
AND SELLER IS NOT IN DEFAULT, SELLER'S ACTUAL DAMAGES
WOULD BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE AND THE
AMOUNT OF THE DEPOSIT AND ALL INTEREST THEREON (IF ANY)
IS THE BEST ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGES SELLER WOULD
SUFFER.
THE PARTIES WITNESS THEIR AGREEMENT TO THIS LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES PROVISION BY INITIALING SECTION _.
(BUYER'S INITIALS)
(SELLER'S INITIALS)
ARTICLE II
POSSESSION, PHYSICAL INSPECTION,
CONDITION OF THE REAL PROPERTY, AND DOCUMENTS
2.01 Possession. Subject to Buyer paying the Purchase Price, and otherwise
complying with the terms and conditions of this Agreement to which Buyer
is required to comply up to the Closing Date, Buyer shall have the
exclusive right to own and possess the Real Property, which shall have
the Condition of Title to the Real Property (as defined in Section 3.01,
hereof), on and at all times after the Closing Date.
2.02 Inspection of the Real Property. Buyer and Buyer's agents, employees,
and representatives (collectively "Buyer's Agents"), may investigate,
inspect, and conduct such tests upon the Real Property, and each portion
thereof, as Buyer deems necessary or advisable ("Buyer's Due
Diligence"), provided however, such testing shall not in any way cause any
damage or destruction or diminution of value to the Real Property, or any
portion thereof. Buyer acknowledges that Buyer commenced Buyer's Due
Diligence prior to Buyer's execution of this Agreement.
2.03 Delivery of Property Documents. Within fifteen (15) days of the execution
of this Agreement, Seller shall provide to Buyer any and copies of all
permits, soils reports, surveys, licenses, plans and specifications of all
improvements pertaining to the Real Property, together with all
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amendments or modifications thereto, which are in the possession or
control of Seller (collectively, "Property Documents").
2.04 Buyer's Inspection Period. Buyer shall have until seventy five (75) days
from the Effective Date of this Agreement ("Buyer's Due Diligence Period")
to perform and complete all of Buyer's Due Diligence (as defined in
Section 2.02, hereof), which may include, but is not limited to, inspection
of the Real Property, review of Contracts (as defined in Section 2.03,
hereof) and Property Documents (as defined in Section 2.04, hereof) to be
provided by Seller under Sections 2.03 and 2.04, hereof, respectively,
obtaining a Phase 1 Environmental review and report thereof with respect
to the Real Property, which review and report shall be acceptable to
Buyer, review of matters of Condition of Title to the Real Property (as
defined in Section 3.01, hereof), obtaining all necessary approvals from
the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, and conducting other such due
diligence as Buyer determines appropriate.
2.05 "As-Is" Purchase. SUBJECT ONLY TO THOSE
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER EXPRESSLY
SET FORTH IN SECTION 4.01, HEREOF, BUYER SHALL TAKE TITLE
TO THE REAL PROPERTY, IN ITS PHYSICAL CONDITION AND ON
AN "AS IS" AND "WHERE IS" BASIS, AS OF THE EFFECT DATE,
WITH ALL FAULTS, DEFECTS AND DEFICIENCIES, WHETHER
KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT SELLER IS
NOT MAKING ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES
WHATSOEVER TO BUYER AS TO THE PHYSICAL CONDITION,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS
THEREOF, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS OF THE
REAL PROPERTY, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, FOR ANY
PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE BY BUYER, WHETHER OR NOT
SUCH PROPOSED USE OR PURPOSE HAS BEEN COMMUNICATED
TO SELLER, OR IS DESIRED BY SELLER, NOR IS SELLER MAKING
ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER AS TO THE
PRESENCE, ABSENCE OR PROXIMITY ON, UNDER, IN, OR NEAR
THE REAL PROPERTY OF ANY HAZARDOUS, TOXIC,
CARCINOGENIC OR OTHERWISE HARMFUL SUBSTANCES, OR
SEISMIC FAULTS OR FLOOD HAZARDS, NOR IS SELLER MAKING
ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER AS TO
WHETHER OR NOT SUCH REAL PROPERTY COMPLIES OR DOES
NOT COMPLY WITH ANY LAWS, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES,
RELATED TO THE CONDITION, USES OR OCCUPANCY THEREOF.
SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE
(INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE) OR DIMINUTION OF
VALUE OF ANY KIND OR NATURE CAUSED TO THE REAL
PROPERTY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH
LOSS, DAMAGE (INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE) OR
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DIMINUTION OF VALUE WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE OR AFTER THE
CLOSING DATE.
BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BUYER HAS SPECIFICALLY READ AND
UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
SECTION 2.06.
(BUYER'S INITIALS)
ARTICLE III
CONDITION OF TITLE TO THE REAL PROPERTY
3.01 Condition of Title to the Real Property. Seller shall convey to the Buyer
fee simple title to the Real Property, subject only to (i) the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, and (ii) the following exceptions (the
"Permitted Exceptions"):
(a) The pro-rata portion up to the Closing Date (as defined in Section
6.05 hereof) of the amount of the lien for property taxes,
assessments, fees, and charges that are assessed but not yet
delinquent.
(b) All exceptions to title expressly reflected on that certain Preliminary
Title Report prepared by Fidelity National title Company, dated as
of [DATE] (the "Preliminary Title Report"), a copy of which
Preliminary Title Report, including copies of all documents
supporting the exceptions to title, is attached hereto as Exhibit B to
this Agreement, and incorporated herein by this reference, and
which exceptions to title Buyer accepts pursuant to the terms of
Section 3.02, hereof.
The condition of title to the Real Property reflected in the Preliminary Title
Report shall be the "Condition of Title to the Real Property." From and
after the effective date of the Preliminary Report, Seller shall not alter the
Condition of Title to the Real Property reflected in the Preliminary Report
without the express written consent of Buyer, which Buyer may approve or
reject in its absolute and sole discretion.
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Exhibit A
3.02 Title Insurance.
(a) At the Closing Date, and as a condition to Buyer's obligation to
purchase the Real Property, Escrow Holder shall issue and deliver
to Buyer, its standard coverage CLTA Owner's Policy of Title
Insurance insuring title to the Real Property subject to the Permitted
Exceptions, and with liability in the amount of the Purchase Price
applicable to the Real Property (the "Title Policy"). and
(b) Seller shall cause Escrow Holder to issue a Final Title Report in the
same Condition of Title to the Real Property (as defined in Section
3.01, hereof) as the Preliminary Title Report (as defined in Section
3.01(b), hereof), dated as of the Closing Date.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS, WARRANTIES, AND REPRESENTATIONS
4.01 Covenants, Warranties and Representations of Seller. Subject to Section
2.06, hereof, Seller hereby makes the following covenants,
representations and warranties, and acknowledges that Buyer's execution
of this Agreement has been made, and Buyer's acquisition of the Real
Property will be made, in material reliance by Buyer on these covenants,
representations and warranties:
(a) Authority. Seller is the sole owner of fee title to the Real Property.
Seller has the full power, authority, and legal capacity to enter into
and to perform Seller's obligations under this Agreement, to sell the
Real Property as provided herein, without the need for obtaining the
consent or approval of any other person, court or governmental
agency, body or subdivision. The person(s) executing this
Agreement shall bind Seller to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
(b) No Violation. To the best of Seller's knowledge, after having
conducted a reasonably diligent investigation, neither this
Agreement, nor anything provided to be done hereunder, violates,
or will violate any contract, agreement or instrument whatsoever,
including, without limitation, any laws, regulations, or policies
relating to any financing, grant or award agreement or instrument,
to which Seller is a party, bound or obligated thereto.
(c) No Grants. Seller has not granted any options or rights of first
refusal or rights of first offer to third parties to purchase or
otherwise acquire an interest in the Real Property.
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(d) Governmental Violations. To the best of Seller's knowledge, after
having conducted a reasonably diligent investigation, Seller has not
received any written notice of any pending, threatened or
unresolved violations of City of Fresno, County, State, or Federal
building, zoning, fire, or health or safety codes or ordinances, or
any other governmental law, regulation, rule or policy affecting
Seller and concerning the Real Property.
(e) Eminent Domain. To the best of Seller's knowledge, after having
conducted a reasonably diligent investigation, Seller has no current
knowledge of any pending, threatened, or contemplated
proceedings in eminent domain or otherwise that would affect the
Real Property.
(f) Special Assessments, Property-related Fees or Charges. To the
best of Seller's knowledge, after having conducted a reasonably
diligent investigation, (i) there are not pending any special
assessments or property-related fees or charges, except those
shown as Permitted Exceptions (as defined in Section 3.01, hereof,
against the Real Property or any part thereof, and (ii) Seller has not
received notice of any proposed special assessments, property-
related fees or charges being contemplated.
(g) Litigation. To the best of Seller's knowledge, after having
conducted a reasonably diligent investigation, Seller has no current
knowledge of any actions, suits, claims, legal proceedings pending
or threatened against Seller, or the Real Property, involving or
affecting the sale of the Real Property to Buyer, at law or in equity,
before any court, administrative forum, or governmental agency.
(h) Encumbrances. To the best of Seller's knowledge, after having
conducted a reasonably diligent investigation, and with the
exception of the Permitted Exceptions (as defined in Section 3.01,
hereof), (i) the Real Property is free and clear of all liens,
encumbrances, claims, rights, demands, easements, leases,
agreements, covenants, conditions, and restrictions of any kind
whatsoever, except for the Permitted Exceptions (as defined in
Section 3.01, hereof) listed in the Preliminary Title Report (as
defined in Section 3.01, hereof), and (ii) Seller has not entered into
any agreement with any third parties regarding the sale, lease,
management, repair, improvement, or any other matter affecting
the Real Property that would be binding on Buyer or the Real
Property after the Closing Date.
(i) Encroachments. There are no encroachments on the Real Property
from adjoining property, and the Real Property does not encroach
on adjoining property, easements, or streets.
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Q) Streets. To the best of Seller's knowledge, after having conducted a
reasonably diligent investigation, there are no existing, proposed, or
contemplated plans to widen, modify, or realign any street or
highway which affects the contemplated size of, use of, or set-
backs on the Real Property.
(k) Condition of Real Property. Seller shall not cause the physical
condition of the Real Property to deteriorate or change after the
Effective Date of this Agreement, normal wear and tear excepted.
(1) Bankruptcy. No filing or petition under the United States
bankruptcy law or any insolvency laws, or any laws for composition
of indebtedness or for the reorganization of debtors has been filed,
nor is such filing being planned, with regard to Seller or any
shareholder of Seller.
(m) Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act; Withholding. Seller is
not a "foreign person" within the meaning of 26 U.S.C.A. §
1445(f)(3), or subject to the requirements of California Revenue
and Taxation Code Section 18662.
(n) Performance. Seller shall timely perform and comply with all of
Seller's covenants and agreements contained herein, and shall
satisfy all conditions contained herein, that Seller is required to
perform, comply with or satisfy under this Agreement.
4.02 Covenants, Warranties and Representations of Buyer. Buyer hereby
makes the following covenants, representations, and warranties, and
acknowledges that Seller's execution of this Agreement has been made,
and Seller's sale of the Real Property will be made, in material reliance by
Seller on these covenants, representations and warranties:
(a) Authority. Buyer is duly authorized to enter into this Agreement.
Buyer has the full power, authority, and legal capacity to enter into
and to perform Buyer's obligations under this Agreement, to
purchase the Real Property as provided herein, without the need
for obtaining the consent or approval of any other person, court or
governmental agency, body or subdivision. The person(s)
executing this Agreement shall bind Buyer to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
(b) Litigation. To the best of Buyer's knowledge, after having
conducted a reasonably diligent investigation, Buyer has no current
knowledge of any actions, suits, claims, legal proceedings pending
or threatened against Buyer involving or affecting the purchase of
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this Real Property from Seller, at law or in equity, before any court,
administrative forum, or governmental agency.
(c) No Prospective Violations. To the best of Buyer's knowledge, after
having conducted a reasonably diligent investigation, Buyer has no
current knowledge that the execution and delivery of this
Agreement violates or will violate any contract, agreement or
instrument, or loans or financing agreements to which Buyer is a
party or bound.
(d) Encumbrances. Buyer has not entered into any agreement
regarding the sale, lease, management, repair, improvement, or
any other matter affecting the Real Property that would be binding
on Seller of the Real Property.
(f) Performance. Buyer shall timely perform and comply with all
covenants and agreements herein, and shall satisfy all conditions,
that Buyer is required to perform, comply with or satisfy under this
Agreement.
ARTICLE V
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
5.01 Conditions Precedent to Seller's Obligation to Perform. Seller's obligation
to perform as set forth herein is hereby expressly conditioned on
satisfaction of each and every one of the following conditions precedent:
(a) Buyer shall have timely and fully performed every act to be
performed by it hereunder, including without limitation depositing
the Purchase Price, and Buyer's share of the Closing Costs (as
defined in Section 6.04, hereof) into Escrow (as defined in Section
6.01, hereof) with Escrow Holder prior to Buyer's respective
deadlines provided in Section 1.04 and Section 6.02, hereof.
(b) Each of Buyer's representations and warranties set forth in Section
4.02, hereof, shall be true at the time that they are required to be
made under this Agreement, and as of the Closing Date, as if
affirmatively made at that time.
The foregoing conditions are solely for the benefit of Seller, any or all of which
may be waived in writing by Seller in Seller's sole discretion.
5.02 Conditions Precedent to Buyer's Obligations to Perform. Buyer's
obligation to perform as set forth herein is expressly conditioned on the
satisfaction of each and every one of the following conditions precedent:
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(a) Seller shall have timely and fully performed every act to be
performed by it hereunder, including without limitation, depositing
into Escrow with Escrow Holder the Grant Deed in the form and
content attached as Exhibit C to this Agreement.
(b) Each of the representations and warranties of Seller contained in
Section 4.01, hereof, and in any provision herein shall be true at the
time that they are required to be made under this Agreement, and
as of the Closing Date as if affirmatively made at that time.
(c) Escrow Holder shall issue the Title Policy as set forth in Section
3.02, hereof, in the Condition of Title to the Real Property (as
defined in Section 3.01, hereof) as described in Section 3.01 and
3.02, hereof.
(d) Buyer's inspections and investigations of the Real Property reveal
no conditions that, in the Buyer's sole and absolute discretion,
render the Real Property unsuitable for the Buyer's intended use.
(e) Buyer did not terminate Escrow, in its sole discretion, prior to the
expiration of the Buyer's Due Diligence Period, as provided in
Section 2.02, hereof.
The foregoing conditions are solely for the benefit of Buyer, any or all of which
may be waived in writing by Buyer, in Buyer's sole discretion.
5.03 Failure or Waiver of Conditions Precedent. In the event that any of the
conditions set forth above in Sections 5.01 and 5.02, hereof, are not
fulfilled or waived in writing by the applicable Party on or before the
Closing Date, this Agreement shall terminate and all rights and obligations
hereunder of each Party shall be at an end, provided however, Seller and
Buyer shall be obligated to pay their respective shares of the Closing
Costs, in accordance with Section 6.07, hereof. Seller or Buyer may elect,
at any time or times prior to the Closing Date, to waive in writing the
benefit of any of their respective conditions set forth in Sections 5.01 and
5.02, hereof, as applicable. In any event, the Parties' consent as provided
in this Section 5.03 up to the Closing Date shall waive any remaining
unfulfilled conditions up to the Closing Date, provided however, such
waiver shall not be deemed to waive any subsequently discovered breach
of any representation, warranty, or covenant made by either Party to this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VI
ESCROW
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6.01 Establishment of Escrow. Upon the execution of this Agreement, the
Parties shall promptly open an escrow (the "Escrow") with Escrow Holder
to provide for Seller's conveyance of the Real Property to Buyer, as
provided herein. Prior to the Closing Date, a duplicate of this fully-
executed Agreement (or counterparts thereof) shall be deposited with
Escrow Holder, and shall constitute escrow instructions to Escrow Holder
concerning this transaction. Escrow Holder shall notify the Buyer and
Seller, in writing, of the date of"Opening of Escrow."
6.02 Deposits into Escrow. The Parties shall make the following deposits into
Escrow with Escrow Holder:
(a) Seller's Initial Deposits. Seller shall deposit into Escrow with
Escrow Holder five (5) business days prior to the Closing Date:
i. A Title Policy as set forth in Section 3.02, hereof, reflecting
the Condition of Title to the Real Property (as defined in
Section 3.01, hereof) as described in Sections 3.01 and
3.02, hereof, with only the Permitted Exceptions (as defined
in Section 3.01, hereof) therein;
ii. An executed original Grant Deed, with the signature thereon
in recordable form, in the form and content attached hereto
as Exhibit C to this Agreement, which is incorporated herein
by this reference;
iii. The original Nonforeign Affidavit (Federal) and Real Estate
Withholding Statement, form 592 (California), or combined
form thereof, executed by Seller in the forms of Exhibit D to
this Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference;
iv. All Assignment of Property Documents; and
V. The keys, alarm codes, and/or other instruments to enable
full access and possession of the Real Property by Buyer.
(b) Seller's Further Deposit. Seller shall deposit into Escrow with
Escrow Holder two (2) business days prior to the Closing Date
Seller's share of the Closing Costs (as defined in Section 6.04,
hereof).
(c) Buyer's Deposits. Buyer shall deposit the following into Escrow
with Escrow Holder, prior to their respective deadlines provided
herein:
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i. A Preliminary Change in Ownership Report; and
ii. Buyer's share of the Closing Costs (as that term is defined in
Section 6.04, hereof), at the same time that Buyer is
required to deposit the funds for the Purchase Price into
Escrow with Escrow Holder, pursuant to Section 1.02,
hereof, with full credit being given to Buyer for Buyer's
Deposit (as defined in Section 1.03, hereof) plus interest
thereon which shall be fully credited to the Purchase Price of
the Real Property at the Closing Date (as defined in Section
6.05, hereof), pursuant to section 1.03 hereof, and with full
credit being given to Buyer for a prorated portion of any
month's base rent, additional rent or costs paid by Buyer to
Seller under any lease for the Real Property attributable to
any portion of a month that is after the Closing Date.
(d) Title Report (Buyer's Deposit). Buyer shall cause the Escrow
Holder to deposit the Final Title Report, dated as of the Closing
Date, into Escrow, according to the requirements of this
Agreement.
6.03 Title Insurance. At the Closing Date, Escrow Holder shall issue, effective
as of that date, the Title Policy, as set forth in Section 3.02, hereof.
6.04 Costs and Expenses. Notwithstanding the fact that Seller selected the
Escrow Holder, the Parties agree that any and all of the Closing costs
(collectively, the "Closing Costs") shall be borne by Seller and Buyer as
follows:
(a) Seller shall bear the base cost of the CLTA Preliminary Title
Report;
(b) Buyer shall pay the premium costs for an ALTA policy and any
endorsements that Buyer elects, in its discretion.
(c) The premium for the Title Policy shall be paid by Seller, 50% and
by Buyer, 50%.
(b) Recording fees, transfer taxes, and Escrow Holder's document
preparation fees shall be paid by Seller, 50% and by Buyer, 50%,
except those recording fees, transfer taxes, and document
preparation fees for which Buyer is exempt.
(d) Escrow fees and any and all other costs necessary to achieve a
successful Closing of Escrow shall be paid by Seller, 50% and by
Buyer, 50%.
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Each Party shall bear its own legal, Broker, and accounting fees and
costs.
6.05 Closing Date. Unless otherwise shortened or extended by the Parties in
writing, the Close of Escrow shall be thirty (30) calendar days after the
completion of Buyer's Due Diligence, provided that, notwithstanding any
other provision in this Agreement, the Close of Escrow shall not be earlier
than January 1, 2024 nor later than June 30, 2024. If January 1, 2024
occurs less than 30 calendar days after completion of Buyer's due
diligence, the Close of Escrow shall occur on January 1, 2024. (the
"Closing Date").
6.06 Procedure for Closing of Escrow. Escrow Holder shall close the Escrow
by doing all of the following:
(a) Fully pay from funds deposited by Buyer and Seller, the Closing
Costs to Escrow Holder;
(b) After payment of the Closing Costs to Escrow Holder, calculate all
credits due the respective parties including but not limited to
interest on any deposit and any credit for prepaid rent and fully pay
the balance of funds deposited by Buyer to Seller.
(c) Record the Grant Deed in the Official Records of Fresno County,
and return the recorded Grant Deed to Buyer, and provide
conformed copies of the recorded Grant Deed to Seller;
(d) Deliver a copy of Buyer's and Seller's closing statements for the
Escrow to the respective Parties, subject to Section 6.04, hereof;
(f) Deliver to Buyer the original and two (2) copies of the Title Policy in
the form set forth in Section 3.02(b), hereof, at the Closing of
Escrow.
6.07 Inability to Close Escrow. In the event that Escrow Holder is unable to
close Escrow, and the Closing Date is not otherwise extended by the
Parties' mutual agreement, this Escrow shall terminate. Escrow Holder
shall return to each Party any money or documents deposited by the
Parties,-and terminate the Escrow; provided however, that any
cancellation charges imposed by Escrow Holder shall be paid by the
defaulting Party, or if neither Party is in default, then paid 50% by Seller
and 50% by Buyer.
ARTICLE VII
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MISCELLANEOUS
7.01 Survival and Indemnity. Notwithstanding the Closing of Escrow, delivery
of instruments, conveyances of the Real Property, and payment of
consideration therefor, the Parties agree that the respective
representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities, and agreements
made by each such Party pursuant to this Agreement, shall survive the
Closing of Escrow, and each Party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
the other harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses,
obligations, damages, liabilities, causes of action, costs, and expenses
(including, without limitation, attorney's, paralegals' and other
professionals' fees and costs) arising out of or in connection with a breach
by the indemnifying Party of any such representation, warranty, covenant,
or agreement.
7.02 No Broker. Each Party represents to the other that it has not dealt with
any broker in such a manner as to incur any liability for any commission,
fee or compensation whatsoever in connection with this transaction, and
each shall indemnify the other against any loss, cost or expense resulting
from any such claim and shall hold the other harmless from any liability in
connection with such claim as may result from their dealing with brokers. If
Seller or Buyer is represented by a Broker, the represented party shall be
solely responsible for all commissions due to its Broker at Closing, to be
paid pursuant to a separate agreement between the represented party
and its Broker.
7.03 Notices. The persons and their addresses having authority to give and
receive notices under this Agreement including the following:
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To Buyer: COUNTY OF FRESNO
Internal Services Department
333 W. Pontiac Way
Clovis, California 93612
Attn: Director of Internal Services/Chief Information
Officer
Telephone 559 600-5800
With a Copy to: County Counsel's Office
COUNTY OF FRESNO
2220 Tulare Street, Suite 500
Fresno, California 93721
Telephone 559 600-3479
To Seller: Pontiac 4 LL
Attn: Clayton Medina
2780 N Miami, Suites 101 & 102
Fresno, CA 93727
Telephone 559 346-1400
All notices between Seller and Buyer provided for or permitted under this
Agreement must be in writing and delivered either by personal service, by
first-class United States mail, or by an overnight commercial courier
service. A notice delivered by personal service is effective upon service to
the recipient. A notice delivered by first-class United States mail is
effective three Buyer business days after deposit in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to the recipient. A notice delivered by an
overnight commercial courier service is effective one Buyer business day
after deposit with the overnight commercial courier service, delivery fees
prepaid, with delivery instructions given for next day delivery, addressed to
the recipient. For all claims arising out of or related to this Agreement,
nothing in this section establishes, waives, or modifies any claims
presentation requirements or procedures provided by law, including but
not limited to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the
Government Code, beginning with section 810).
7.04 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all exhibits hereto, and all
related documents referred to in this Agreement or in the related
documents, and the rights and obligations of the Parties hereto,
constitutes the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller with respect to
the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all other Agreement
negotiations, proposals, commitments, oral statements, writings,
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advertisements, publications, and understandings of any nature
whatsoever, unless expressly included in this Agreement.
7.05 Buyer's Governmental Capacity. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
interpreted as precluding Buyer from enforcing the provision of any laws or
regulations applicable to the Real Property, nor shall anything be
interpreted as otherwise limiting the powers and rights of Buyer in its
governmental or regulatory capacity.
7.06 Amendment. No provisions of this Agreement may be amended or
modified in any manner whatsoever, except by duly authorized
representatives of both Parties.
7.07 Successors. The terms, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement
shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors,
administrators, and assignees of the respective Parties.
7.08 Governing Law. This Agreement, including all exhibits hereto, and the
rights and obligations of the Parties hereto, shall be governed in all
respects, including validity, interpretation, and effect, by the laws of the
state of California. For purposes of venue, the performance of this
Agreement shall be deemed to be in Fresno County, California. In the
event of any litigation between the Parties arising out of or related to this
Agreement, venue for such litigation shall only be Fresno County,
California.
7.09 Headings. The subject headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are
included for purposes of convenience only and shall not affect the
construction or interpretation of any of the provisions herein.
7.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties in different
counterparts, all of which together shall constitute one agreement, even
though all Parties may not have signed the same document.
7.11 Time. Time is of the essence with respect to each of the Parties'
performance of their respective obligations under this Agreement.
7.12 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Notwithstanding anything stated to the
contrary herein, there shall not be any intended third-party beneficiaries of
this Agreement whatsoever.
7.13 Partial Invalidity. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired
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or invalidated in any way, unless it would be unreasonable to do so in light
of the object of this Agreement as a whole.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the
day and year first written above.
BUYER: SELLER:
COUNTY OF FRESNO PONTIAC 4 LLC
Sal Quintero, Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Fresno
ATTEST:
Bernice E. Seidel
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno, State of California
By
Deputy
FOR ACCOUNTING USE ONLY:
Fund:
Subclass:
ORG:
Account
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Exhibit A
Real Property Description and Legal Description
Parcel: APN 493-070-88S
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CLOVIS,
COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP 2019-03, IN THE CITY OF CLOVIS, COUNTY OF
FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 75, PAGE
56 AND 57 OF PARCEL MAPS, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS.
EXCEPTING THEREFORM ALL MINERAL DEPOSITS IN, ON AND UNDER THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6407 OF THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO PROSPECT FOR, MINE
AND REMOVE SUCH DEPOSITS, AND TO OCCUPY AND USE SO MUCH OF THE
SURFACE OF THE LASD AS MAY BE NECESSARY THEREFOR, AS CONVEYED TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BY DEED RECORED APRIL 3, 1979 IN BOOK 7254
OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AT PAGE 049, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL MINERAL DEPOSITES IN, ON AND UNDER THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6407 OF THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO PROSPECT FOR, MINE
AND REMOVE SUCH DEPOSIT, AND TO OCCUPY AND USE SO MUCH OF THE
SURFACE OF THE LAND AS MAY BE NECESSARY THEREFORE, AS CONVEYED
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S BY DEED RECORDED APRIL 3, 1979 IN BOOK
7254, PAGE 49 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FRESNO COUNTY, DOCUMENT NO.
38447.
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Exhibit B
Preliminary Title Report, including
all documents supporting the exceptions to title
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Exhibit C
Grant Deed
Recording Requested By:
When Recorded Mail To:
The County of Fresno
Internal Services Department
333 W. Pontiac Way
Clovis, CA 93612
Grant Deed
(Fee Simple)
The Pontiac 4 LLC, a California limited liability company, ("Grantor"), hereby grants to
the COUNTY OF FRESNO, a political subdivision of the State of California
("Grantee"), the real property in the City of Fresno, in the County of Fresno, State of
California, described as follows:
Parcel: APN 493-070-88S
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
CLOVIS, COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP 2019-03, IN THE CITY OF CLOVIS, COUNTY OF
FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 75, PAGE
56 AND 57 OF PARCEL MAPS, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS.
EXCEPTING THEREFORM ALL MINERAL DEPOSITS IN, ON AND UNDER THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6407 OF THE
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO PROSPECT
FOR, MINE AND REMOVE SUCH DEPOSITS, AND TO OCCUPY AND USE SO
MUCH OF THE SURFACE OF THE LASD AS MAY BE NECESSARY THEREFOR,
AS CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BY DEED RECORED APRIL 3,
1979 IN BOOK 7254 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AT PAGE 049, FRESNO COUNTY
RECORDS.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL MINERAL DEPOSITES IN, ON AND UNDER THE
ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6407 OF THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO PROSPECT FOR, MINE
AND REMOVE SUCH DEPOSIT, AND TO OCCUPY AND USE SO MUCH OF THE
SURFACE OF THE LAND AS MAY BE NECESSARY THEREFORE, AS CONVEYED
TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S BY DEED RECORDED APRIL 3, 1979 IN BOOK
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7254, PAGE 49 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF FRESNO COUNTY, DOCUMENT NO.
38447.
GRANTEE: GRANTOR:
COUNTY OF FRESNO, a political Pontiac 4 LLC
subdivision of the State of California
By: By:
Robert W. Bash, Director Internal Clayton Medina, CFO and Manager
Services Department/Chief Information
Officer
Date:
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