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RES 1363 05/13/2008 J OF c/ �IIM. CJ r �o + y i x x T e X P s RESOLUTION NO. 1363 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS, (CITY) AS REGARDS LAREDO I-35 NORTH, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS (THE "OWNER"), AND THE CIBOLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (THE "CEDC") ENTERING INTO A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO 80.480 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 1-35 AND WIEDERSTEIN ROAD. WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the CEDC has authorized certain economic development incentives be provided to the Owner in recognition of the positive economic benefits which will accrue to the CEDC and the City of Cibolo through the Owner's efforts to develop approximately 80 acres of land, the majority of which is located in the City of Cibolo, Guadalupe County, Texas, as more particularly described and/or depicted on the attached Exhibit "A" (the "Proper ") of the Performance Agreement, as a retail project; WHEREAS, the CEDC desires to offer incentives to the Owner over a period of time which will enable the Owner to develop the Property as an integrated, planned development retail project ("Proiect') in substantial conformity with the standards set forth and agreed upon with the City of Cibolo and with an overall theme highlighting Cibolo's heritage and location on the Old Spanish Trail and showcasing the Project as the gateway to the City of Cibolo, as illustrated by the Project's name "Cibolo Crossing at Old Spanish Trail"; WHEREAS, the CEDC believes that the Project is suitable for certain infrastructure necessary to promote, expand and develop new business enterprises; and WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual benefits described in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the CEDC and the Owner make such agreement, as allowed by the City of Cibolo, Texas. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The CEDC's execution of this Agreement is authorized by Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 5190.6 as codified and effective April 1, 2009 in the Texas Local Government Code and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the CEDC subject to the condition precedent that Owner completes development of the Project as specified within the Performance Agreement. The Owner's execution and performance of this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Owner if the Owner proceeds with the development of the Property. SECTION 2. The CEDC is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to accomplish the purposes of this resolution. SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its final adoption.. APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this the 13th day of May, 2008. *ennif:—/-a2rtZm)--an, Mayor Attest: !� y61�L Peggy Cimics, City Secretary EXHIBIT A PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CIBOLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND LAREDO I-35 NORTH, LTD. OR ITS AFFILIATES This Performance Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into between Laredo I-35 North, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, its successors and assigns (the "ON,ner") and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (the "CEDC"). The Owner and CEDC may be referred to jointly herein as "the Parties" and individually as a "Party." RECITALS WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the CEDC has authorized certain economic development incentives be provided to the Owner in recognition of the positive economic benefits which will accrue to the CEDC through the Owner's efforts to develop approximately 80 acres of land, the majority of which is located in the City of Cibolo, Guadalupe County, Texas, as more particularly described and/or depicted on the attached Exhibit "A" (the "Proper "), as a retail project; WHEREAS, the CEDC desires to offer incentives to the Owner over a period of time which will enable the Owner to develop the Property as an integrated, planned development retail project ("Project') in substantial conformity with the standards set forth and agreed upon with the City of Cibolo and with an overall theme highlighting Cibolo's heritage and location on the Old Spanish Trail and showcasing the Project as the gateway to the City of Cibolo, as illustrated by the Project's name "Cibolo Crossing at Old Spanish Trail"; and WHEREAS, the CEDC believes that the Project is suitable for certain infrastructure necessary to promote, expand and develop new business enterprises. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits described in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the CEDC and the Owner agree as follows: 1. Authority The CEDC's execution of this Agreement is authorized by Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated Article 5190.6 as codified and effective April 1, 2009 in the Texas Local Government Code and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the CEDC subject to the condition precedent that Owner completes development of the Project as specified herein. The Owner's execution and performance of this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Owner if the Owner proceeds with the development of the Property. The CEDC acknowledges that the Owner is acting in reliance upon the CEDC's performance of its obligations under this Agreement in making its decision to commit substantial resources and money to develop the Property and Owner acknowledges that CEDC is acting in reliance upon Owner's performance of its obligations under this Agreement in making its decision to commit substantial resources to this Project. 2. Definitions As used in this Agreement, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings: 2.1 "Act of Default or Default" means failure to timely, fully, and completely comply with one or more requirements, obligations, duties, terms, conditions or warranties, as stated in this Agreement. CEDC may accept substantial compliance in lieu of full compliance by waiving in writing such Act of Default. 2.2 "Actual Project Sales Tax" means the Quarter Cent Sales Tax Revenue collected by the CEDC, during each year, from all applicable retail stores, restaurants, and other business, located within the Project, a portion of which will be paid to Owner in the form of Reimbursement Payments, as set forth in this Agreement. 2.3 "CEDC of Cibolo or CEDC" means the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. 2.4 "City" means the City of Cibolo, Texas. 2007. 2.5 "Code" means the Cibolo Code of Ordinances in effect on September 1, 2.6 "Designated Successors and Assigns" shall mean (i) an entity to which Owner assigns (in writing) all or a portion of its rights and obligations contained in this Agreement pursuant to Section 13.4(b), (ii) any entity which is the successor by merger or otherwise to all or substantially all of Owner's assets and liabilities including, but not limited to, any merger or acquisition pursuant to any public offering or reorganization to obtain financing and/or growth capital; or (iii) any entity which may have acquired all of the outstanding stock or partnership interest of Owner. 2.7 "Effective Date" means the date this Agreement has been signed by all Parties. -2— 2.8 "Event of Bankruptcy or Insolvency" shall mean the dissolution or termination of a party's existence as a going business, insolvency, appointment of receiver for any part of such party's property and such appointment is not terminated within ninety (90) days after such appointment is initially made, any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against such party and such proceeding is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof. 2.9 "Force Majeure" means any event in which any Party shall be delayed, hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required under this Agreement by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, inability to procure materials, failure of power, unavailability of any utility service, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrections, the act, the failure to act, or default of another Party or a material worsening of current conditions caused by acts of terrorism or war (whether or not declared), or severe weather occurring after the execution of this Agreement, which materially impair the Party's ability to perform any act required under this Agreement. 2.10 "Gross Leasable Space" means that space under roof and air conditioned and heated and ready for finish-out work for a selected occupant. 2.11 "Gross Taxable Sales" as defined by the Texas Tax Code and being the amount of taxable sales during a fiscal year. 2.12 "Hard Costs" means actual costs of construction and materials as reflected on Exhibit "B" that are incurred by Owner for the Reimbursable Items. 2.13 "Insolvent" means failure to timely pay debts in the ordinary course of business or can not pay all debts when and as they become due, or is insolvent within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy law. 2.14 "Maximum Reimbursement Amount" means the actual Hard Costs and Soft Costs incurred by the Owner for construction of the Reimbursable Items; provided, however the sum of Hard Costs and Soft Costs shall not exceed a combined total of $2,779,230.00. The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the dollar amounts allocated to each line item and category shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto are estimates only and Owner shall have the right to re-allocate the dollar amounts between the line items and categories so long as the Maximum Reimbursement Amount is not exceeded. Notwithstanding the above or anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the CEDC hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Maximum Reimbursement Amount (i) may be increased pursuant to Section 2.19 of this Agreement to encompass any Acquisition Costs (as hereinafter defined), and (ii) may be increased by up to $416,884.50 in the event that the actual Hard Costs and/or Soft Costs of the Public Infrastructure (as hereinafter defined and as referenced on Exhibit "B") exceed $2,779,230.00. 2.15 "Quarter Cent Sales Tax Revenue" means the total annual amount of sales tax revenues collected by the CEDC from the imposition of a quarter (1/4) percent municipal sales tax, such as that presently in effect pursuant to Section 321.101(a) and Section 321.103, Texas Tax Code. 2.16 "Owner" means Laredo I-35 North, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, incorporated and authorized to do business in the State of Texas. 2.17 [intentionally omitted]. 2.18 "Project" means Owner's planned development of approximately 80 acres, more particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto. The Project is identified as the "Cibolo Crossing at 01d Spanish Trail" Project which (i) shall consist of an overall theme highlighting Cibolo's heritage and location on the Old Spanish Trail and showcasing the Project as a gateway to the City; and (ii) may be constructed in phases as set forth herein in Section 7A. 2.19 "Public Infrastructure" shall mean the construction of (i) the extension of Ripps-Kreusler Blvd. and related access drives (the "& s-Kreusler Extension") and (ii) the drainage improvements (the "Drainage Imprownients"), as each are referenced on Exhibit "B" and more particularly described/depicted on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Notwithstanding the above, if Owner is required to expend funds to acquire any right-of-way needed for the Ripps-Kreusler Extension ("Acguisition Costs"), such Acquisition Costs shall also be included in the definition of "Public Infrastructure" for purposes of this Agreement and the Maximum Reimbursement Amount shall be increased by the amount of Acquisition Costs. 2.20 "PD" shall mean the Planned Unit Development for Cibolo Town Center at Old Spanish Trail dated of even date herewith. 2.21 "Reimbursable Items" means collectively the Public Infrastructure. 2.22 "Reimbursement Payment(s)" means the amount(s) paid by the CEDC to the Owner under this Agreement. 2.23 "Reimbursement Term" means, for purposes of sales tax reimbursements, a twenty (20) year period beginning on the first day of the first fiscal year after the CEDC has received sales tax revenue from the Property and continuing for each consecutive year through the end of the 20th fiscal year. 2.24 "Soft Costs" mean costs incurred by Owner for engineering, design, insurance, permits, project management (including contractor general conditions expenses), and all other costs associated with construction of the Reimbursable Items -4- which are not included in the Hard Costs, as specifically detailed on Exhibit "B" attached hereto. 3. Term This Agreement will become enforceable upon the Effective Date and will terminate on the first to occur of. (a) the expiration of the Reimbursement Term; (b) upon receipt by the Owner of payments made by the CEDC of the Maximum Reimbursement Amount; or (c) upon tennination as provided for herein, whichever occurs first (the "Term"). In recognition of the fact that Reimbursement Payments are, by necessity, calculated and paid after taxes have been levied by and paid to the City, the Tenn of this Agreement will be deemed extended until any Reimbursement Payments relating to Actual Project Sales Tax attributable to the specified Term of the Agreement have been paid by the CEDC to the Owner. 4. Owners Performance Criteria 4.1 The Property may be developed in phases, however, within thirty-six (36) months after the Effective Date, Developer agrees that either (i) 50,000 square feet of Gross Leaseable Space or (ii) improvements with a taxable value of at least Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) shall have been constructed within the Project (the "Initial Completion Items"). Owner acknowledges that Owner will not receive any Reimbursement Payments until such time as the Initial Completion Items have been completed. 5. CEDC Performance Criteria 5.1 The CEDC is obligated to pay to Owner an amount not to exceed the Maximum Reimbursement Amount, subject to the conditions precedent that Owner has timely and fully complied with all applicable terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. Further, CEDC's obligation to pay Owner shall cease upon payment in full of the Maximum Reimbursement Amount, or the expiration of this Agreement after the Reimbursement Tenn, even if the Maximum Reimbursement Amount has not been paid, or termination of this Agreement by CEDC as provided herein, whichever occurs first. 5.2 Sales Tax Refund CEDC shall pay to Owner the applicable percentage, as shown below, of the Actual Project Sales Tax within sixty (60) days of receipt by CEDC until (a) the -5- Maximum Reimbursement Amount is paid to Owner by CEDC from the sources contemplated by this Agreement, (b) until the expiration of this Agreement after the Reimbursement Term, even if the Maximum Reimbursement Amount has not been paid or (c) the termination of this Agreement by CEDC as provided herein, whichever occurs first, in accordance with the following schedule. CEDC shall be required to issue only one (1) sales tax refund check per quarter (based on the CEDC's fiscal year) to Owner or Owner's designee. Schedule 5.3: Percentages for Sales Tax Refund Year(s)of CEDC's Performance CEDC's Time of Performance Term Requirements 1 - 2 Fifty percent (50%) of Actual Quarterly within sixty (60) days after Project Sales Tax eceipt from the Texas Comptroller o Actual Sales Tax Collected by the CEDC 3 - 10 Seventy percent (70%) of Actual Quarterly within sixty (60) days after Project Sales Tax eceipt from the Texas Comptroller o Actual Sales Tax Collected by the CEDC 11 - End of Fifty percent (50%) of Actual Quarterly within sixty (60) days after Term Project Sales Tax receipt from the Texas Comptroller o Actual Sales Tax Collected by the CEDC 5.4 Sales Tax Disclosure. Owner covenants and agrees to include as a condition or covenant filed as a deed restriction, language which requires Owner, its successors and assigns to sign, or cause to be signed, any documentation necessary to authorize the State Comptroller's Office to release and disclose to the CEDC any and all sales tax information relating to any businesses generating sales and use tax within the Property, including, as necessary a form in materially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit "D" ("Sales Tax Disclosure"). 5.5 Audit. Owner shall, upon forty-five (45) days written notice to CEDC and during normal business hours, but in any event not more than two (2) times per calendar year, have the right to audit and inspect CEDC's records and books and all other relevant records related to each of the economic development considerations and incentives and performance requirements, as stated in this Agreement, but the confidentiality of such records and information shall be maintained by CEDC unless disclosure of such records and information shall be required by a court order, a lawfully issued subpoena, or at the direction of the Office of the Texas Attorney General. -6— 6. Owner's Covenants, Warranties, Obligations and Duties 6.1 Owner makes the following covenants and warranties to CEDC, and agrees to timely and fully perform the following obligations and duties. Any false or substantially misleading statement contained herein or failure to timely and fully perform as required in this Agreement shall be an Act of Default by Owner. Failure to comply with any one covenant or warranty shall constitute an Act of Default by Owner. 6.1.1 Owner is authorized to do business and is in good standing in the State of Texas and shall remain in good standing in the State of Texas during the Term of this Agreement. 6.1.2 The execution of this Agreement has been duly authorized by Owner's general partner, and the individual signing this Agreement is the manager of the general partner, empowered to execute such Agreement and bind the partnership, said authorization, signing and binding effect is not in contravention of any law, rule or regulation, or of the provisions of Owner's partnership agreement, or by-laws, or of any agreement or instrument to which Owner is a party or by which it may be bound, such authority to be evidenced by a partnership resolution, attached hereto at the time of execution. 6.1.3 No litigation or governmental proceeding is pending or, to the knowledge of Owner or Owner's officers, threatened against or affecting Owner that may result in any material adverse change in Owner's business, properties or operation. No consent, approval or authorization of or registration or declaration within any governmental authority is required in connection with the execution of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. 6.1.4 There are no bankruptcy proceedings or other proceedings currently pending or contemplated, and Owner has not been informed of any potential involuntary bankruptcy proceedings. 6.1.5 To its current, actual knowledge, Owner has acquired and maintained all necessary rights, licenses, permits and authority to carry on its business in Cibolo, Texas, and will continue to use its best efforts to maintain all necessary rights, licenses, permits and authority. 6.1.6 The funds herein granted shall be utilized solely for the purpose of constructing the Public Infrastructure. 6.1.7 Owner shall timely and fully comply with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. -7- 6.1.8 During the term of this Agreement; the Owner agrees not to knowingly employ any undocumented workers and if convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. Section 1324a (0, Owner shall repay the amount of the reimbursements received by the Owner as of the date of such violation within 120 business days after the date the Owner is notified by the County of such violation, plus interest at the rate periodically announced by the Wall Street Journal as the prime or base commercial lending rate, or if the Wall Street Journal shall ever cease to exist or cease to announce a prime or base lending rate, then at the annual rate of interest from time to time announced by Citibank, N.A. (or by any other New York money center bank selected by the CEDC) as its prime or base commercial lending rate, from the date of such notice until paid. 6.1.9 Insurance. Throughout the term of this Agreement, Owner shall, at its expense, maintain in full force and effect insurance in the types and amounts required by Code. 6A. City Participation 6A.1 The CEDC hereby acknowledges that pursuant to the terms of that certain Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between Owner and the City ("C Lty Chapter 380 Agi eenwnt"), the City is participating in a portion of the cost of the Project. 7. Suspension of Pavments 7.1 CEDC, under the following circumstances, and at its sole discretion, may suspend its obligations under this Agreement and all future payment obligations shall automatically cease: 7.1.1 In the Event of Bankruptcy or Insolvency on the part of Owner. 7.1.2 Any Breach of this Agreement or Act of Default if not cured as provided for in Section 9.1. 8. Reporting and Monitoring 8.1 Owner agrees to the following reporting and monitoring provisions, and failure to fully and timely comply with any one requirement shall constitute an Act of Default: 8.1.1 CEDC shall, upon forty-five (45) days' prior written notice to Owner and during normal business hours, but in any event not more than two (2) - 8- times per calendar year, have the right to audit and inspect Owner's records and books and all other relevant records related to each of the economic development considerations and incentives and performance requirements, as stated in this Agreement, but the confidentiality of such records and information shall be maintained by CEDC unless disclosure of such records and information shall be required by a court order, a lawfully issued subpoena, or at the direction of the Office of the Texas Attorney General. 9. Owner's Liability 9.1 Should Owner fail to timely or substantially comply with any one or more of the requirements, obligations, duties, terms, conditions or warranties of this Agreement such failure shall be an Act of Default by Owner and, if not cured and corrected within ninety (90) days after written notice to do so, CEDC as its sole and exclusive remedy, may cease making any further economic payments pursuant to this Agreement. Furthermore, if Owner fails to timely satisfy the obligations set forth in Section 4.1 of this Agreement, then Owner shall be required to repay all Reimbursement Payments previously paid by CEDC to Owner within ninety (90) days after written notice to do so from CEDC. Owner shall not be liable to CEDC for any alleged consequential damages. Notwithstanding the above, if such Act of Default is such a matter that cannot be cured by reasonably diligent efforts within ninety (90) days, then such occurrence shall not be an Act of Default so long as Owner promptly initiates and diligently and continuously attempts to cure the same, even if the same is not cured within said ninety (90) day period. 9.2 In the event of unforeseeable third party delays or Force Majeure and upon a reasonable showing by Owner that it has immediately and in good faith commenced and is diligently and continuously pursuing the correction, removal or abatement of such delays by using its diligent, good faith efforts, CEDC may consent to and excuse any such delays, which consent and excuse shall not be unreasonably withheld. 9.3 Any delay for any amount of time by CEDC in providing notice of Default to Owner shall in no event be deemed or constitute a waiver of such Default by CEDC of any of its rights and remedies available in law or in equity. 9.4 Any waiver granted by CEDC to Owner of an Act of Default shall not be deemed or constitute a waiver of any other existing or future Act of Default by Owner or of a subsequent Act of Default of the same act or event by Owner. 9.5 The CEDC may at its option, offset any amounts due and payable under this Agreement against any debt (including taxes) lawfully due and owing to the CEDC from the Owner, regardless of whether the amount due arises pursuant to the terms of this -9- Agreement or otherwise, and regardless of whether of not the debt has been reduced to judgment by a court. 9.6 Should Owner be in default of this Agreement, as defined within this Agreement, CEDC shall have all remedies as recited under Section 9.1. 10. CEDC's Liability Limitations Should the CEDC fail to timely or substantially comply with any one or more of the requirements, obligations, duties, terms, conditions or warranties of this Agreement, such failures shall be an Act of Default by CEDC and CEDC and shall have ninety (90) days to cure and remove the Default upon receipt of written notice to do so from Owner. Owner specifically agrees that CEDC shall only be liable to Owner for the amount of the money grants it is required to convey to Owner and shall not be liable to Owner for attorneys fees, costs of court and for any alleged or actual consequential damages. It is further specifically agreed that CEDC shall only be required to pay the amounts solely out of its portion of the Actual Project Sales Tax on this Project and for Public Infrastructure actually completed. 11. Responsibility Assignment 11.1 The provisions contained in this Agreement shall be the individual requirement of or benefit to (as the case may be) Owner and its Designated Successors and Assigns. Notwithstanding the above, if Owner sells only a portion of the Property to a third party (e.g. sale to an anchor tenant, pad user, etc. [herein referred to as a `Suver"), the Buyer shall only be obligated to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the PD and will not be deemed to have assumed the obligations (e.g. obligation to construct the Reimbursable Items) or have been granted the rights (e.g. right to receive Reimbursement Payments) of the "Owner"under this Agreement. 11.2 If Owner sells all or substantially all of the Property to a Designated Successor or Assign, such Designated Successor or Assign shall assume all of the rights and obligations of "Owner" under this Agreement; provided however, Owner may expressly retain the right to receive Reimbursement Payments. Upon such assignment by the Owner, Owner shall no longer be liable for the assigned rights and obligations and the City shall look solely to the Designated Successors or Assigns for performance under this Agreement. 11.3 To aid in determining the applicability of Sections 11.1 and 11.2 above, Owner shall designate in the deed (or other similar document of record) whether the - 10- purchasing entity is a Buyer or a Designated Successor or Assign. If no such designation is made, the purchasing entity shall be deemed a "Buyer". 12. Miscellaneous Provisions 12.1 Changes in Law. If, during the Term of this Agreement, State law applicable to municipal sales taxes changes and, as a result, the Reimbursement Payments differ from the amount which would have been paid to Owner under the laws in effect as of the Effective Date, then the CEDC, in its sole discretion, may adjust the Reimbursement Payments utilizing whatever discretionary taxes and revenues are legally available to the CEDC to be allocated to the Reimbursement Payments. The foregoing does not require the CEDC to use funds from other sources and/or sources that are not within the CEDC's discretion to allocate to the Project in order to achieve the same economic benefits to both Parties, which would have resulted if the law had not changed. 12.2 Complete Agreement/Amendment. This Agreement represents a complete agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior written and oral matters related to this Agreement. This Agreement may be canceled, changed, modified or amended, in whole or in part, only by the written and recorded agreement by the CEDC and the then current owner of the Property. In the event that the Property shall be owned by more than one owner, then this Agreement may be canceled, changed, modified or amended, in whole or in part, only by the written and recorded agreement by the CEDC and the owners of sixty percent (60%) of the land area of the Property; provided, however, that so long as Owner or its Designated Successors and Assigns have at least a ten percent (10%) ownership interest in the Property, it shall be required to join in any cancellation, change, amendment or modification of this Agreement. 12.3 Mutual Assistance/Good Faith. The CEDC and the Owner each agree to act in good faith and to do all things reasonably necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement, and to aid and assist the other in carrying out such terms and provisions in order to put the other in the same condition contemplated by this Agreement, regardless of any changes in public policy, the law or taxes or assessments attributable to the Property. 12.4 Representations and Warranties. The Parties represent and warrant to one another that this Agreement is within their authority, and that they are duly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement, unless otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. 12.5 Release and Indemnification. THE CEDC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY ARISING FROM THE ACTS OR OMMISSIONS OF THE OWNER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. THE OWNER HEREBY - ]1 - WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST CEDC, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO IN THIS SECTION AS "CEDC" ) FOR DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY OR INJURY TO, OR DEATH OF, ANY PERSON ARISING AT ANY TIME AND FROM ANY CAUSE OTHER THAN THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CEDC. THE OWNER DOES HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS THE CEDC FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS (INCLUDING COURT COSTS, ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF INVESTIGATION) AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND BY REASON OF INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY ARISING FROM THE OWNER'S BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR BY REASON OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION ON THE PART OF THE OWNER, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SERVANTS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES, SUCCESSORS OR PERMITTED ASSIGNS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT (EXCEPT WHEN SUCH LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS, COSTS, INJURIES, DEATHS OR DAMAGES ARISE FROM OR ARE ATTRIBUTED TO THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CEDC). IN THE EVENT OF JOINT OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH THE CEDC AND OWNER, THE RESPONSIBILITY, IF ANY, SHALL BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT, HOWEVER, WAIVING ANY GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AVAILABLE TO THE CEDC AND WITHOUT WAIVING ANY DEFENSES OF THE PARTIES UNDER TEXAS LAW. IF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY OR AGAINST CEDC IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH LIABILITY OR CLAIM, THE OWNER SHALL BE REQUIRED, ON NOTICE FROM CEDC, TO DEFEND SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDINGS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE, BY OR THROUGH ATTORNEY'S REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE CEDC. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PARTIES HERETO AND NOT INTENDED TO CREATE OR GRANT ANY RIGHTS, CONTRACTUAL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. 12.6 Force Maieure. All obligations of Owner and CEDC shall be subject to events of "force maj eure" which shall mean any contingency or cause beyond the reasonable control of a party, as applicable, including, without limitations, acts of God or the public enemy, war, riot, civil commotion, insurrection, adverse weather, government or de facto governmental action or inaction (unless caused by negligence or omissions of such party), fires, explosions, floods, strikes, slowdowns or work stoppages, shortage of materials and labor. 12.7 Binding Effect. This Agreement will be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. - 12- 12.8 Termination. If the Owner elects not to proceed with the development of the Project as contemplated by this Agreement, the Owner will notify the CEDC in writing, and this Agreement and the obligations of all Parties will be deemed terminated and of no further force or effect as of the date of such notice, except those that expressly survive the termination hereof. if any. Notwithstanding the above, Owner agrees to reimburse CEDC for all professional fees expended in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement. 12.9 Notice. Any notice or other communication ("Notice") given under this Agreement must be in writing, and may be given: (i) by depositing the Notice in the United States Mail, postage paid, certified, and addressed to the Party to be notified with return receipt requested; (ii) by personal delivery of the Notice to the Party, or an agent of the Party; or (iii) by confirmed facsimile, provided that a copy of the Notice is also given in one of the manners specified in (i) or (ii). Notice deposited in the mail in the manner specified will be effective two (2) business days after deposit. Notice given in any other manner will be effective only if and when received by the Party to be notified. For the purposes of Notice, the addresses of the Parties will, until changed as provided below, be as follows: Owner: Laredo I-35 North, Ltd. Attn: Marcus Moreno 16818 Tuscany Stone, Suite 100 San Antonio, Texas 78258 Ph: (210) 497-3385 Fax: (210) 495-2587 With a copy to: Drenner & Golden Stuart Wolff, LLP Attn: Talley J. Williams 301 Congress Ave., Suite 1200 Austin, Texas 78701 Ph: (512) 404-2234 Fax: (512) 404-2244 CEDC: Cibolo Economic Development Corporation Attn: Nancy McBeth 200 South Main Street Cibolo, Texas 78108 Ph: (210) 658-8000 Fax: (210) 658-1687 With a copy to: Charles Zech c/o Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, P.C. Attn: Charles E. Zech - 13 - 2517 N. Main Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78212 Ph: (210) 227-3243 Fax: (210) 225-4481 All Parties may designate a different address at any time by giving Notice to the other Parties. 12.10 Interpretation. Each of the Parties have been represented by counsel of their choosing in the negotiation and preparation of This Agreement. In the event of any dispute regarding the interpretation of this Agreement, this Agreement will be interpreted fairly and reasonably and neither more strongly for or against any Party based on draftsmanship. 12.11 Relationship of the Parties. This Agreement will not be construed as establishing a partnership or joint venture,joint enterprise, express or implied agency, or employer-employee relationship between the parties. Neither the CEDC nor their past, present or future officers, elected officials, employees or agents, assume any responsibility or liability to any third party in connection with the development of the Project or the design, construction or operation of any portion of the Project. 12.12 Applicable Law. This Agreement is made, and will be construed and interpreted, under the laws of the State of Texas and venue will lie in Guadalupe County, Texas. No Party to this Agreement waives or relinquishes any immunity or defense on behalf of itself, its officers, employees, agents or representatives as a result of the approval or execution of this Agreement. 12.13 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws, it is the intention of the Parties that the remainder of this Agreement not be affected and it is also the intention of the Parties that, in lieu of each provision that is found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, a provision be added to this Agreement which is legal, valid or enforceable and is as similar in terms as possible to the provision found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable. 12.14 Paragraph Headings. The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and will in no quay enlarge or limit the scope or meaning of the paragraphs. 12.15 No Third Partv Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to nor shall it be interpreted to confer any rights, privileges or causes of action upon any third party. 12.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which will - 14- constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile signature will be deemed to be an original signature for all purposes. 12.17 City Chanter 380 Agreement Invalidation. Both Parties agree that the City Chapter 380 Agreement is an integral part of this Agreement and to the extent that said City Chapter 380 Agreement is invalidated by either legislative act or an act of the City of Cibolo permitted under the City Chapter 380 Agreement, CEDC shall be completely relieved of any further liability under this Agreement which shall automatically terminate and CEDC shall owe no further Reimbursement Payments to Owner. This section is in addition to and including any other remedies provided for under this Agreement. 12.18 Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached to and incorporated into this Agreement for all purposes. Exhibit "A": Property Description Exhibit"B": Reimbursable Items Exhibit "C": Public Infrastructure Exhibit "D": Agreement for Disclosure of Sales Tax Information After Recording, Return to: 16818 Tuscany Stone, Suite 100 San Antonio, Texas 78258 - 15- EXECUTED to be effective as of the day of 2008. OWNER: LAREDO I-35 NORTH, LTD., a Texas limited partnership By: ABG Enterprises, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, its general partner By: Galo, Inc. a Texas corpora on, its general pa By: Name: Title: •25i to Date: CEDC: CIBOLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION By: rn P Name: Title: Pro-;"dent Date: Gn 4 Za(D R Approved As To Form and Content: EDC Ati 7— (� Bury-F Partners ENGINEER I NG SOLLJTIONS 80.480 ACRES FN NO. 50672-02-1 (3, 505, 722 SQ. FT. ) DECEMBER 18, 2006 50672-02ti.DWG JOB NO. 50672-02 .92 FIELD NOTE DESCRIPTION OF A 80.480 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE JACOB DE CORDOVA SURVEY NO, 514, ABSTRACT NO, 117, AND JOHN SALADIN SURVEY NO. 404, ABSTRACT NO. 299, CITY OF CIBOLO, GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING COMPRISED OF THE REMAINDER OF THAT CERTAIN 78. 79 ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO TRC JOINT VENTURE 35 NORTH, AND RECORDED IN VOLUME 654, PAGE 715, AND THAT CERTAIN SAME 35. 906 ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO WILLIAM DEAN III (TRACT2) RECORDED IN VOLUME 654, PAGE 770, BOTH DOCUMENTS BEING RECORDED IN DEED RECORDS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 80.480 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING, AT A FOUND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTHERLY END OF A CUT BACK CORNER AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WIEDERSTEIN ROAD WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 (VARIABLE ROW) ; THENCE, N 84056' 14 W, ALONG THE SAID CUT BACK LINE, A DISTANCE OF 61.37 FEET TO A FOUND CONCRETE MONUMENT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF WIEDERSTEIN ROAD, MARKING THE MOST NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; THENCE, ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF WIEDERSTEIN ROAD, THE FOLLOWING COURSES; S 31011'24" E, A DISTANCE OF 99 .94 FEET TO A FOUND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONCRETE MONUMENT; S 57002'23"E, A DISTANCE OF 56.01 FEET TO A FOUND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONCRETE MONUMENT; S 31012'45" E, A DISTANCE OF 966 .23 FEET TO A FOUND % INCH IRON ROD, MARKING THE EASTERLY CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT, AND THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF LANTANA SUBDIVISION UNIT 3 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 6, PAGE 691 PLAT RECORDS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS; THENCE, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LANTANA SUBDIVISION UNIT 3, AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF LANTANA SUBDIVISION UNIT 2 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 6, PAGE 640 PLAT RECORDS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS, THE FOLLOWING COURSES; S 06040' 54" W, A DISTANCE OF 403 .48 FEET TO A FOUND % INCH IRON ROD, FOR A CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; S 08042' 24"W, A DISTANCE OF 376. 84 FEET TO A SET % INCH IRON ROD WITH BPI CAP, FOR A CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; S 35008' 30" W, A DISTANCE OF 397.72 FEET TO A FOUND 3z INCH IRON ROD, FOR A CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; S 43049' 39" W, A DISTANCE OF 397.63 FEET TO A FOUND INCH IRON ROD, ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN 160 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO EVELYN KRAMME RIPPS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 261, PAGE 168 DEED RECORDS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LANTANA SUBDIVISION UNIT 2; THENCE, N 30001159 W, ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID 160 ACRE TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 21.71 FEET TO A FOUND % INCH IRON ROD FOR THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID 160 ACRES, AND THE EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID ROBERT JOHN DEAN TRACT; THENCE, S 59023151 W, ALONG THE COMMON LINE OF SAID 160 ACRE TRACT AND SAID ROBERT JOHN DEAN TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 982 .99 FEET TO A FOUND % INCH IRON ROD FOR THE SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID ROBERT JOHN DEAN TRACT, SAME BEING THE EASTERLY CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN 35. 906 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO R.D.L. PROPERTIES AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1258, PAGE 345 OFFICIAL RECORDS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS; THENCE, N 30036'23 W, ALONG THE COMMON LINE OF SAID 35 . 906 ACRE TRACT AND SAID ROBERT JOHN DEAN TRACT, A DISTANCE OF 1433 . 06 FEET TO A FOUND CONCRETE MONUMENT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 (VARIABLE ROW) , FOR THE WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID ROBERT JOHN DEAN TRACT; THENCE, ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 (VARIABLE ROW) , THE FOLLOWING COURSES; N 41046'45" E, A DISTANCE OF 92 .93 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT FOR A CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; N 41°45'24" E, A DISTANCE OF 508.44 FEET TO A FOUND CONCRETE MONUMENT FOR A CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; N 44019109 E, A DISTANCE OF 400.48 FEET TO A FOUND CONCRETE MONUMENT FOR A CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; N 46°40'46 E, A DISTANCE OF 23 .56 FEET TO A FOUND CONCRETE MONUMENT FOR A CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; N 46030' 19 E, A DISTANCE OF 862. 08 FEET TO A FOUND CONCRETE MONUMENT FOR A CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT; N 41046' 26 E, A DISTANCE OF 317.33 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING 80.480 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. I, JAMES W. RUSSELL, A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN WAS DETERMINED BY A SURVEY MADE ON THE GROUND UNDER MY DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION. BURY & PARTNERS, INC. 2:nw.G=ELL �,"� ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS 922 ISOM ROAD, SUITE #100 R.P.L.S #4230 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78216 STATE OF TEXAS �P�w OT�T��19 JAMES W.RUSSELL ..... . .�.., +4230 ee ? o� SUR` Cibolo Crossing at Old Spanish Trail Reimbursable Items Total Funded Public Infrastructure Onsite Infrastructure for a Regional Improvement Regional Drainage Public Drainage Onsite $ 821,223 Detention Ponds $ 233,750 Public Roadways Onsite Ripps-Kruessler&Access Drives $ 829,181 Offsite Offsite Ripps-Kruessler Extension $ 895,076 Total Expenses* $ 2,779,231 *Maximum Reimbursement amount may be increased pursuant to express items set forth in the Performance Agreement I �l � o As yt k« i pl Bury-Partners RIPPS-KRUESSLER ROAD ENOINEERINO SOLUTIONS �i Eu lnt k.'l suite 1Do CIBOLO CROSSING AT �1 S.lntod0,TS 70210 T&1210)5;3-0020 Pu 1210 26-05217 OLD SPANISH TRAIL Oap�Putam-Sl,IOe.R,('op1rIE612000 CIBOLO,TX DATE: Jan-24-2008 SCALE: I*.3D0' DRAVM Dr KS FlLE:c\672\02\D)ltBiTS\IIPUTY\67202EM170.a.g PRO£CT No.: 672-02.00 y' �I I III t s• 14 i iI y f: li y` Ni 0 N II O O 0 o- 0 S= BUPy-f-Partners DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS E N O I N F E 2 1 N O S O L U T 10 N S (33 922 1—R.-d,Suite 100 =1s...AnW.W,Ts 762. CIBOLO TOWN CENTER AT Td.(2191525-MG F..1210)125-0529 THE OLD SPANISH TRAIL B�.y+N.Nn<t,-SA,Inu.0Cop)rfeht 2097 CIBOLO,TX DAit- )on-24-'_C88 SCALP 1'=Sa0' OR,,W1 81, KC Fahr -- Pac,CCT!lo,. 572-01.00 Exhibit D AGREEMENT FOR DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL TAX INFORMATION This agreement is entered into between Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (hereafter the "CEDC") and (business name) (hereinafter the "taxpayer") for the purposes indicated herein. 1, (title), and the duly authorized agent of (—business name)—a vendor doing business at Name and Address of Facility do hereby stipulate and agree as follows: I hereby authorize the Texas Comptroller's Office to release and disclose any and all Sales and Use tax information relating to the operation of the above referenced taxpayer's business location to the CEDC. I understand and agree that this release will be made by the Comptroller's Office to the CEDC on an ongoing monthly basis beginning on the date this Agreement is executed. This Agreement waives any and all rights with respect to the parties regarding the confidentiality of tax information under Sections 111.006, 151.027, Tax Code, or other state law. The CEDC agrees that it will use the tax information disclosed by the Comptroller pursuant to this Agreement solely and exclusively for the purposes of calculating payments to be made pursuant to a Performance Agreement between the CEDC and Laredo I-35 North, Ltd. dated effective , 2008. This Agreement is entered into in or with regard to property located in Cibolo, Guadalupe County, Texas and Texas law will apply to its interpretation and enforcement. SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this the day of , 2008. name name title title On Behalf of the "CEDC" On behalf of the "Taxpayer" Texas Taxpayer Identification No. - 17-