DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RESOLUTION NUMBER 83-2 CRA FOR AGREEMENT (2)
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this )jL ~ day of n
1983, by and between the CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA a
corporation, hereinafter called "the City", the CLEARWATER DE ELOPMENT
AGENCY, a body politic and corporate under the laws of the State of Florida,
hereinafter called "the Agency" and J. K. FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a Florida
corporation, hereinafter called "J. K. Financial".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City-is the owner of two parcels'of real property, -more
particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof,
hereinafter referred to as "Parcel A" and on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a
part hereof, hereinafter referred to as "Parcel B", such real property being located in
the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Parcels Aand B are located within the Downtown Development
District of the City and are under the development jurisdiction of the Agency; and
WHEREAS, J. K. Financial is desirous of constructing a ten story office
building to be located on Parcels "A" and the "Jannelli Parcel" described on Exhibit
"C" attached hereto and made a part hereof, together with a parking facility to be
located on Parcel B; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the Jannelli Parcel is essential for the
development of the proposed office building and parking faci Iity as contemplated by
J.K. Financial; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Agency consider that development of the real
property described as Parcels A, B and the Jannelli Parcel as contemplated by
J. K. Financial is in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the City, the Agency and J. K. Financial, subject to all
applicable provisions of Part JII of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and in particular
Section 163.380(3), Florida Statutes, desire to enter into an Agreement establishing
the duties and obligations of the parties hereto for the acquisition and development of
the real property described as Parcels A, B and the Jannelli Parcel in the manner
contemplated by J. K. Financial on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual
covenants and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable considerations,
the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the City, the Agency and J. K. Financial
hereby agree as follows: .
I. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
2. Definitions. As used in this Agreement the following terms shall
have the following meanings:
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2.0 I Aqency. "Agency" means the Clearwater Redevelopment
Agency with their principal location at 112 S. Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida.
2.02 Aqreement. "Agreement" means this Agreement as it may be
amended from time to time as provided for herein.
,2.03 Appraisal. "Appraisal" means any appraisal required hereunder
prepared by a Member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers.
2.04 Certified Construction Costs. "Certified Construction Costs"
means the actual cost of the construction and design of the improvement including
interest paid on the drawn-down -cost thereof during construction_which costs have
been audited and certified by an independent certified public accountant selected and
paid for by the Agency.
2.05 City. "City" means the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County,
Florida, with their principal location at 112 S. Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida.
2.06 Closinq. "Closing" means the execution and delivery of those
documents and funds necessary to perfect the closing of this transaction and the
transfer of title to the real property as contemplated hereby.
2.07 Conditions Precedent. "Conditions Precedent" means those
items which must be satisfied prior to closing in order to obligate J. K. Financial to
purchase the real property as described herein under the terms and conditions as
hereinafter set forth.
2.08 Jannelli Parcel. "Jannelli Parcel" means that parcel of real
property as more particularly described on Exhibit "e" attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
2.09 J. K. Financial. "J. K. Financial" means J. K. Financial
Corporation, a Florida corporation with its principal place of business at I Plaza Place
NE,St. Petersburg, Florida 3370 I.
2.10 Office Building. "Office Building" means a ten story multi-
tenant commercial office building which shall contain approximately 8300 square feet
of commercial retail space on the first level thereof, 5400 square feet of mezzanine
and 102,400 square feet of commercial office space.
2.11 Parcel A. "Parcel A" means that certain parcel of real
property more particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
2.12 Parcel B. "Parcel B" means that certain parcel of real
property more particularly described on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part
hereof. _
L.13 Parking Facility. "Parking Facility" means a 398
space parking garage~ said parking facility to contain 199 parklng
spaces to be owned by the agency and 199 by J.K. Financial.
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2.14 Prorated. "Prorated II means the allocation of an item of
expense or income between the parties based upon the percentage of the time which
has expired on the date as of which the proration is made.
2.15 Purchase Price. "Purchase Price" means the consideration
agreed to be paid by J. K. Financial to the Agency for the purchase of the real
property described herein. All sums shall refer to currency of the United States of
Amer ica.
2.16 Real Property. "Real Property" means the real property
described on Exhibits "A", "B" and "C" attached hereto, all of which are the subject of
this Agreement together with any permanent improvements that may be located
thereon together with all rights and the pertinencesthereto.
2.17 Survey. "Survey" means those certain surveys prepared in
accordance with paragraph 7 below by a licensed surveyor registered to do business in
the State of Florida. '
2.18 Title Insurance. "Title Insurance" means tit Ie insurance
commitment, binders, or policies issued by a title insurance company selected by the
City and approved by J. K. Financial.
3. All executory provisions of this Agreement are expressly made
subject as a condition to prior satisfaction of and compliance with the provisions of all
applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances and other rules and regulations.
Included in such statutes are aU applicable provisions of Part III of Chapter 163 Florida
Statutes and in particular Section 163.380(3) Florida Statutes. The parties hereto
agree to exert their best efforts to secure the satisfaction thereof and compliance
".therewith.
4. Purchase Price and Sale. J. K. Financial agrees to purchase from
the Agency and the Agency agrees to sell to J. K. Financial the real property
described as Parcel A under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
5. Purchase of Jannelli Parcel. The parties to this Agreement
acknowledge that record title to the real property described herein as the Jannelli
Parcel is not currently owned by any of the parties hereto, but that the acquisition of
said Jannelli Parcel by the Agency under the exercise of its power of Eminent Domain
and the subsequent sale of said real property to J. K.Financial for the use as
contemplated herein is in the public interest. In the event said parcel is not acquired
by J. K. Financial on terms, price and conditions satisfactory to J. K. Financial
through direct negotiations with the owner thereof, then, at the time specified in
paragraph 5.03, the Agency shall commence condemnation proceedings under its power
of Eminent Domain to acquire the Jannelli Parcel. Subject to the conditions of this
Agreement, and in particular the conditions precedent to the obligations of J. K.
Financial described in this paragraph 4 and its subparagraphs, upon obtaining the fee
simple title to the JanneJ/i Parcel the Agency will convey all of its right in title and
interest in and to the JanneIJi Parcel to J. K. Financial as hereinafter provided.
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5.01 Purchase Price. In the event J.K. Financial
under its proposal is unable to acauire the J~i Parcel, the
purchase price for the Jannelli Parcel to be acquired by the
Aqency as a result of the Eminent Domain proceedings shall be
equal to the purchase price paid for the Jannelli Parcel by the
Agency as determined by the final judgment entered in the
Eminent Domain proceedings provided for hereunder. Prior to
commencement of such proceedings the Agency agrees to offer
to the owner or owners of the Jannelli Parcel the sum of Six
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,OOO.00)-as set forth in an
appraisal thereof obtained by the Agency. Prior to commencement
of such proceedings J.K. Financial reserves the right to acquire
the Jannelli Parcel directly from the owner thereof at such
other purchase price as may be agreed upon between J.K. Financial
and the owner of such real property. In no event shall the anount paid
by J. K. Financial exceed Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00).
5.02 Payment of Purchase Price. The purchase price
payable by J.K. Financial to the Agency for the Jannelli Parcel
is as follows: Simultaneously with the filing of the action for
condemnation under the powers of Eminent Domain, J.K. Financial
will deposit with the Agency the sum of Six Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00) as has been determined by an
appraisal as and for payment of .the purchase price required
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~ 5.03 Commencement of Condemnation Proceedings. The Agency
shall commence the condemnation proceedings contemplated by paragraph 5 only after
J. K. Financial has indicated in writing its satisfaction with all conditions precedent
contained in paragraph 10 with the exception of that contained in 10(b)(ii).
6. Purchase of Parcel A. The total purchase price payable by J. K.
Financial to the Agency for Parcel A shall be One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars
($140,000).
6.0 I Payment of the Purchase Price. Simultaneous with the good
f~ith deposit of fair market value of the Jannelli Parcel, J .K. Financial shall deposit
With the Agency the sum of $140,000 as and for the purchase price required for the
purchase of Parcel A. Such funds shall be placed in an interest bearing account for
the benefit of J. K. Financial until closing. At closing the amount of the purchase
price, plus or minus prorations adjusted os of the closing date, shall be deemed paid to
the Agency in full consideration of the purchase price for Parcel A.
7. Tit Ie Insurance.
7.01 Title Insurance Commitment and Policy. The Agency shall
furnish J. K. Financial, at the Agency's expense, with a title insurance binder
committing the title insurance company to insure J. K. Financial's title to the real
property described as Parcel A, the air rights over Parcel B, and the JanneJ/i Parcel (if
sold to J. K. Financial by the Agency) together with copies of all documents listed in
sa!d title binder as e.xceptions or matters required to be corrected prior to closing,
SOld commitment to be issued by a title insurance company licensed and qualified to do
business in Florida, such company and agent to be approved by J. K. Financial. The
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binder shall be in an amount equal to the amount of the purchase price of all of the
real property to be conveyed hereunder and the resulting policy shall be in an amount
of the total purchase price therefore. All costs of the binder and subsequent title
policy shall be paid by the Agency. The policy and binder shaJl be in a current AL T A
standard form B. The binder shall be delivered to J. K. Financial's attorney, unless
otherwise directed. J. K. Financial's attorney shall have ten (10) days to give written
notice to the Agency of any objections by J. K. Financial to the title. Failure of J. K.
Financial's attorney to deliver such written notice of disapproval to the Agency within
the said time period shall be conclusive evidence that the Buyer has approved eoch and
every matter contained in said preliminary title report, and that J. K. Financial will
accept title in that condition subject to the other terms hereof relating to the status
of such title at closing. After due notice, the Agency shall have a reasonable time,
not to exceed thirty (30) days,-tocure any title defect (and, if necessary,-the closing
shall be delayed for that period). If the Agency fails to cure any title defect as to
which due notice is given, J. K. Financial shall have the option to terminate this
Agreement, and to notify the Agency that J. K. Financial will not proceed with the
purchase, whereupon this Agreement shaJl terminate and J. K. Financial shall be
entitled as its sole remedy to the return of all earnest money heretofore paid. In the
alternative, J. K. Financial shall have the right to accept the title in its then existing
condition and proceed to closing as otherwise provided herein. The Agency agrees to
use its best efforts in good faith to cure all title defects.
7.02 Affidavits. At closing the Agency shall provide Buyer with an
affidavit of no lien, which affidavit shall run to the benefit of J. K. Financial and said
title company, providing only that the Agency has not caused or created any lien or
encumbrance on the real property described in Exhibit "A" and the Jannelli Parcel (if
sold hereunder by the Agency).
8. Surveys. The Agency shall furnish J. K. Financial a current survey
of the real property described as Parcel A and the Jannelli Parcel. The surveys must
be acceptable and certified to J. K. Financial and to the title insurance company
insuring the property so that the survey exception can be removed from the title
policy and must be prepared in accordance with the minimum requirements adopted by
, the F.S.P.L.S. and the F.L.T.A., and such foct stated on the survey. Upon acceptance
of such surveys, the legal description therein shall be substituted for the description of
the property contained in Exhibits "A", "8" and "e" attached hereto and incorporated
. herein by reference. The surveys shaJl locate all easements, streets, improvements
and other manmade objects, both existing and planned. The survey for ,Parcel 8 shall
contain topographic data indicating existing elevations above mean sea level. If the
survey discloses an encroachment or setback violation, this shall be deemed a defect in
title and Article VI shall apply. The surveys shaJl be dated and signed by a registered
and/or licensed land surveyor in Florida. The surveyor's seal shall be affixed to the
surveys. The surveyor's registration and/or license number shall be indicated thereon,
and the legal description of the real property shall be set forth on the surveys. Any
other survey requirements in the title insurance commitment shall also be complied
with, including a surveyor's certificate in a form acceptable to the title company and
counsel for J. K. Financial.
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9. Closinq.
9.01 Closinq. The closing sholl toke place within thirty (30) days
after the entry of 0 final judgment in the Eminent Domain proceedings contemplated
herein or within ten (10) days from satisfaction of 011 conditions precedent os set forth
herein, whichever is later; provided, however, if the Buyer's conditions precedent ore
not satisfied by October 15, 1983, then J. K. Financial may ,elect to terminate this
Agreement and immediately receive 0 full refund of 011 deposits mode under the terms
of this Agreement. The exact time and place for closing sholl be mutually agreeable
by the parties and if no time is set then the time for closing shall be at noon on the
lost day therefore in the office of the City's attorney in Clearwater, Florida. The
Agency sholl convey titlefo said real property described os Parcel A and the Jannelli
Parcel (if sold by the Agency) by Statutory Warranty Deed. Title to 011 of the subject
property shall be conveyed free and clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever
except the real property shall be subject to the following (the "Permitted Exceptions"):
(0) Easements, utility easements, reservations and restrictions
approved by Buyer.
(b) Zoning ordinances, rules and regulations os presently in effect or
such changes os may be approved by Buyer.
(c) Real property taxes for the year of closing.
The closing of the purchase of all of the real property described as
Parcel A and the Jannelli Parcel (whether or not sold by the Agency or its owner) shall
be simultaneous.
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(b) J. K. Financial will pay all costs of recording the warranty
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(c) Each party will pay fortheirrespective attorneys' fees.
10. Conditions Precedent. In addition to any other conditions precedent
contained in this Agreement, J. K. Financial shall not be required to close this
transaction unless the following conditions precedent have been satisfied as of the
closing: . ,
(0) That the real property described as Parcels A and B and the
Jannelli Parcel is zoned to permit construction of the office building and parking
facility as contemplated by J. K. Financial. ,The City shall furnish to J. K. Financial a
certified copy of the zoning ordinance and any resolution applicable to the real
property evidencing such zoning.
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(b) That J. K. Financial shall be in receipt of an opinion letter from
the City Attorney, City of Clearwater, Florida, opining the following as of the closing:
(i) The zoning classification of the real property described as
Parcels A and B and the JanneJJi Parcel, the intended use by J. K. Financial of such
real property and that such use is permitted under the applicable zoning ordinances
and regulations of the City, the Pinellas County land use plan and any applicable
regulation, resolution, plan or other promulgations made, passed or adopted by the
A~nq. ' .
(ii) That the Agency has complied with all statutory
requirements for the exercise of its power of Eminent Domain in acquiring fee simple
title to the Jannelli Parcel and theuAgency has goocl, insurable and marketable title to
Parcel A and the JanneJli Parcel (if sold by the Agency) free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances except as otherwise set forth herein.
(iii) That the City and the Agency have the right and power of
authority to enter into this Agreement and to sell or deed the real property described
as Parcels A and B and, if applicable, the JanneJJi Parcel in accordance with its terms.
(There shaJl be attached to the opinion letter true and correct copies of the resolution
of the City of Clearwater and the Agency authorizing th~ execution of this Agreement
and conveyance of the real property described ~erein.)
(c) That J. K. Financial has received satisfactory written evidence
that all necessary sewer, water, drainage and other utilities and streets and roads are
available to the project and have been or will be upgraded or constructed, at City's
expense, and brought to the real property described as Parcels A and B and the
Jannelli Parcel, prior to or simultaneously with the construction of the office building
-and parking facility contemplated by J. K. Financial in accordance with this
," Agreement. Such facilities, including all utilities and street widenings or other
improvements, shall be upgraded or constructed in full compliance with all rules,
uregulation standards or specifications of the governmental authority having
jurisdictions thereof.
(d) J. K. Financial has received a certified copy of the inducement
resolution of the City or the Agency authorizing the issuance of Industrial Revenue
Bonds for the acquisition and development of the real property as contemplated by this
Agreement. . " . . . .
(e) That J. K. Financial has received satisfactory written evidence
that the City has the air rights above Park Street and has agreed to grant J. K.
Financial an easement for a pedestrian walkway as required for the construction of the
office building and parking facility in accordance with the Plans and Specifications
presented to and approved by the City prior to the commencement of construction
thereof.
(f) That, subject to submitting plans and specifications and a
community impact statement, all of which conform with applicable codes, J. K.
Financial has received satisfoctory written evidence of the availability and subsequent
issuance of a building permit for the construction of the office building and parking
facilities as contemplated by this Agreement., .
(g) That lease cx:mnitments, approved by J .K. Fi.nancial, have
been obtained for not less than fifty percent (50%) of the net leaseablE:~
square foot area of the office building.
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II. Further Obliqationsof J. K. Financial. .
(a) J. K. Financial agrees to submit plans, specifications, including a
site plan, and any required community impact statement prior to the date of closing
for review and approval. Such submittal shall allow at least thirty (30) days for the
review process.
(b) J.K. Financiai agrees that it will at the closing pay its
proportionate share of the required fees for the issuance of a building pennit
for the cxmstruction of the office building and parking facilities as oontan-
plated by this Agreement and will ccmnence construction of the project within
ninety (90) days thereafter. Construction will be continued with due
diligence thereafter except for- causes beyond the control of J .K. Financial.
(c) Property conveyed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be sold
without the consent of the Agency or City.
It is intended that the property described as Parcel A, the Jannelli
Parcel, and the air rights over Parcel B, and all irnproverrents thereon, shall
not be exempt from ad valorem taxes, but shall be subject to ad valorem taxes as
provided for by law. Accordingly, J. K. Financial and its successors and assigns agree
that it will not sell or transfer title to any organization which is at the time of the
conveyance exempt from the payment of ad valorem taxes except for sales or
transfers to the City or the Agency. Further J. K. Financial agrees that a restriction
evidencing the commitment to maintain the continuing taxable status of this property
will be placed on the deed to said property and will be recorded in the Public Records
of Pinellas County. . This provision shall be deemed to be a restriction on the sale or
transfer of the land or any interest therein or the improvement thereons to any tax
exempt entity and may be enforced by suit for specific performance or by other legal
remedy avaliable to the City and/or the .Agency.
12. Warranties and Representations of the City and Agency. The City
and the Agency represent, warrant and covenant (and which warranties,
representations and covenants shall be effective as of the date of and which shall
survive the closing) the following:
(a) That the City and/or the Agency has or will have good, insurable
and marketable title to the real property described in Parcels A and B and, if
applicable, the Jannelli Parcel free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, restrictive
covenants and rights of others, except as otherwise set forth herein.
, . (b) That the City and the Agency have not entered into any
outstanding agreements of sale, option or other rights of third parties to acquire any
interest in the real property. described as Parcels A and B and the Jannelli Parcel.
. (c) That the City and the Agency have the right, power and
authority to enter into this Agreement and to sell and/or lease the real property ,
describfld as Parcels A and B and the Jannelli Parcel to J. K. Financial in accordance
with its terms. (Not less than five (5) days prior to closing the City and the Agency .
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shall provide to J. K. Financial evidence that the City and the Agency are duly
organized and have the authority as described herein.) .
(d) That all utilities, streets and roads necessary for development
and operation of the office building and parking facility are available to the real
property described as Parcels A, B and the Jannelli Parcel.
(e) That there are no special assessments against or relating to the
real_R~ and that the "City" at the present ti.ne, was not conterrplating
any asses~ts thereon.
(f) That the real property has a zoning and land use classification
for a mulit-tenant-commercialoffice building and parking facility.
13. Prorations. Real estate property taxes applicable to the real
property to be conveyed to J. K. Financial shaJl be prorated on the basis of the fiscal
year for which such property is assessed and if the property has been classified as tax-
exempt property for the year prior to closing, J. K. Financial, as purchaser, shaJl be
responsible solely for any real property taxes which may be assessed and due and owing
as of the date title to the real property described as_ Parcels A, B and the Jannelli
Parcel is transferred to J. K. Financial.
14. ParkinQ Facility.
14.0 I Purchase of Air Rights. The Agency agrees to sell to J. K.
Financial and J. K. Financial agrees to purchase from the Agency the air rights from' _
an elevation 48.5 feet above mean sea level upward above Parcel B.
14.02 Payment of the Purchase Price. The total purchase price
payable by J. K. Financial to the Agency shall be the fair market price of said air
rights and determined by an appraisal obtained by the Agency. The purchase price
shaH_be paid in full at closing, not to exceed Ten 'Ihousand !:bllars ($10,000.00).
_ 14.03 Access to Air Rights. The Agency shaJl grant on easement of
necessity over, across and through the remaining portion of Parcel B, to be located as
mutually agreed upon. This easement shall be delivered at closing at no cost to J. K.
Financial.
14.04 Lease of Parcel B. The Agency shaJl lease to J. K. Financial
the remaining portion of Parcel B at the rental of $ I 0.00 for a term beginning at the
commencement of construction of the parking faCility as hereinafter described, and
terminating at the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for said facility (or the
completion thereof). At the termination of this lease all improvements constructed
thereon shoJI belong to the Agency free and clear of 011 encumbrances except for the
easement granted pursuant to paragraph '14.03 and any encumbrances existing at the
commencement of the lease, subject only to the payment by the Agency to J. ~. ,
Financial of the certified construction costs of said improverrEI1ts. The Agency
shall: reimburse J .K. Financial for the cost of all i.nproVerrEI1ts required to
reach top of coh.1Il!!1s/walls at elevation 48.5' (MSL), including the cost of
stairs, elevators and pedestrian bridges over public right-of-way less the
cost of the ramp from elevation 38.5' (MSL) - the 2nd floor level- to
elevation 49.0' (~) - the 3rd floor elevation. J.K. Financial will pay
for the balance of the structure. The Agency shall have the option of pre-
paying all or any p:>rtion of the certified construction costs prior to the
issuance of the certificate of occupancy (completion of construction), in
which event interest during construction shall not be calculated on thearrormt of
prepaYJI1e!:lt from _the date thereof; provided, however,- that 90% of such costs of the
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work completed and material stored shall be paid to J. K. Financial from time to time
during the construction as required to make payments due under the terms of
construction and design contracts.
14.05 Design and Construction of Parkinq Facility. J. K. Fina~cial
shall design and construct the parking facility on Parcel B. Construction shall be In
accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the City and the Agency.
14.06 Option to LOOse a 'POrtion of the Parking Facility.
The Agency grants to J .K. Financial a 2o-year continuing option to lease 50
parking spaces located, on the remaining, portion of parcel, B for a tenn of one
year at an ,annual rental equal to 75% of twelve times the. noz:tthly r~tal to
be charged by-J.K. Financial for reserved parking spaces l.Il J.ts portion of the
parking facility payable m::mthly in advance. The continuing option -shalla'!to---- ----
matically be renewed unless the Agency receives written notice of cancellation'
fran J.K. Financial or its successar in title nat less than thirty (30) days
priar ta the expiration .of each aptian tenn.
15. Governmental Cooperation. The City and the Agency agree that its
authorized agents, administrators or 'attorneys will execute or cause to be executed
such applications, petitions, agreements, easements, dedications, plats, or other
instruments as J. K. Financial may require to cause any applicable government
authority to adopt any,resolution, pass any ordinance or issue any order, license or
permit that may be required by J. K. Financial for acquisition of the development and
operation of the real property as contemplated under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. '
, 16. Development Action Grants. It is understood that'the City does not
presently qualify for Development Action Grants, however, if such grants are available
prior to the time of commencement of construction, the City agrees to use its best
efforts to make available to J. K. Financial up to Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00)
in Development Action Grants for the construction of the office building contemplated
by the terms of this Agreement. The parties h~reto agree to cooperate with each
other and to execute any application which may be required to obtain such financing.
(7. Appraisals. Any appraisal required under the terms and conditions of
this Agreement or in connection with the condemnation proceedings under the
Agency's power of Eminent Domain, shall be at the sole cost and expense of the City
and/or the Agency and shall be prepared by a member of the American Institute of
Real Estate Appraisers and upon completion copies thereof shall be made available to
J. K. Financial. , ' ' " ,
18. Remedies.
18.01 Default. In the event of a default incompliance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement by any party, the aggrieved party or parties
may, in addition to any other remedies, sue for specific performance. If any title
defect has been created by an act of the City or the Agency and the City or the
Agency refuses to cure same, J. K. Financial may at its option determine to proceed
with the purchase of the real property, notwithstanding such defect in which event
J. K. Financial shall have the right to sue for damages or pursue any other remedy
provided by law. "
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18.02 Indemnification. Each party shall indemnify and hold the
others harmless from any claim, damage, cost, Joss or expense, including attorney's
fees or other expenditures which arise out of, or relates to any default hereunder by
such party as to the representations, warranties or covenants made herein.
19. Miscellaneous.
19.0 I Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given
hereunder shall be sufficient if in writing and sent by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, to the party given such notice at the address set forth below:
To City: City of Clearwater
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33516
To Agency:Clearwater RedeveloP"!lent Agency
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33516
To: J. K. Financial Corporation
I PJaza Place NE,Suite 1500
St. Petersburg, FL 3370 I
Copy to: James B. Soble
Jacobs, Robbins, Gaynor, Hampp,
Burns, Cole & Shasteen, P.A.
I Plaza Place NE
, St. Petersburg, FL 3370 I
. 19.02 Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire Agreement
of the parties with regard to the transaction dealt with herein.
19.03 Assignment. J. K. Financial shall not assign this Agreement
, nor any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the express written consent of
the other two parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
19.04 Survival of Agreement. . The terms and conditions of this
Agreement under covenants, warranties and representations made herein shall survive
the closing hereof and the delivery of all related docurJ]ents.
19.05 Modifications. Parties acknowledge that this Agreemen.t may
be modified only by written instruments signed by all parties hereto.
. . 19.06 Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any litigation between the
parties arising out of this Agreement or the collection of any funds due the Buyer or
the Seller pursuant to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
all costs incurred, such costs include without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees,
also including attorneys' fees on appeal. : ,
19.07 Waiver. No waiver hereunder of any condition or breach shall
be deemed to be a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach.
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19.08 Headings. Headings used herein are for convenience only and
do not constitute a substitute of part or this Agreement.
19.09 This Agreement shall be governed by Florida law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals
on the day and year first written above.
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a body politic and corporate under the
laws of he tate of Florida
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EXHIBIT "A"
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That certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the
County of Pinellas, State of Florida, more particularly bounded and described
as follows:
The former right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad lying
between Block 13 and Block 20 of GOULD & EWING'S SECOND ADDITION
TO CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, according to the plat thereof recorded in
Plat Book 1, Page '52, Public Records of Hillsborough County,
Florida, of which Pine lIas County was formerly a part.
EXHIBIT "B"
That certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in
the County of Pinellas, State of Florida, more particularly bounded and
described as follows:
All that volume of air space consisting of that portion of
Lots 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, and 14 in Block 6 of MAGNOLIA PARK,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, page
70, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, of which
Pinellas County was formerly a part, together with the former
right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad adjoining
said Block on the West, lying between a plane at approximately
elevation 47.5 and a plane at approximately elevation 67.5
U. S. Coast & Geodetic Survey datum, together with easements
as required for supporting structures and ingress and egress.
EXHIBIT "C"
That certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the
County of Pinellas, State of Florida, more particularly bounded and described
as follows:
Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, in Block 13, of GOULD & EWING'S SECOND ADDITION
TO CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, according to the plat thereof recorded in
Plat Book 1, page 52, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida,
of which Pinellas County was formerly a part; together with that
portion of said Block 13 which was formerly an alley running east
and west through said Block 13.
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RESOLUTION
No. 83 -2 (eRA)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH J. K. FINANCIAL CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas County
by Resolution 81- 466 delegated to the City of Clearwater the power to
conduct redevelopment activity as defined in Part III, Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Clearwater City Commission adopted Resolution
No. b 1-67 finding that a blighted area exists within the downtown area of
the City of Clearwater, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
pursuant to Resolution No. 81-6b declared itself to be the Community
Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, through
the passage of Ordinance No. 2576-b J has approved a redevelopment plan
for Downtown Clearwater; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency is ready to
execute a disposition and redevelopment agreement with the selected
redeveloper, J. K. Financial Corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Mayor- Commis sioner, who shall he considered Chairman
of the Community Redevelopment Agency, is hereby authorized to execute
on behalf of the Agency the Development Agreement attached hereto and
marked Exhibit A.
2. That the Community Redevelopment Agency agrees to perform
those promises required of it under Exhibit A, but only according to the
manner and time set out in such Agreement.
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3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, A. D. 1983.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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