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RELEASE OF LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME PROGRAM)Prepared by: Kara Grande City of Clearwater Dept. of Economic Development & Housing - P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 CITY OF CLEARWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING DEPARTMENT RELEASE OF LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME PROGRAM) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the City of Clearwater, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation, does hereby release the property hereinafter described from a certain Land Use Restriction Agreement bearing the date of November 26, 2024 and recorded on November 26, 2024 in O.R. Book 22986 Page 2468 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; on said property and does hereby declare said Land Use Restriction Agreement fully satisfied. Said property described in said Land Use Restriction Agreement is as follows: Lot 79, Carolina Terrace Annex, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 30 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Commonly known as: 1107 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 Parcel I.D. 22-29-15-13680-000-0790 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Clearwater, Fl } ida in its corporate capacity, has caused this Release of Land Use Restriction Agreement to be executed this ( ^ day of �I i.t 2025 by its City Manager, City Clerk and Senior Assistant City Attorney, and the seal of the City to be here affixed. Approved as to form: Matthew Mytych, Assist.1. City Attorney STATE OF FLORIDA) COUNTY OF PINELLAS) CITY OF CL " ;;� TER, I RIDA By: N( Jennifer Poirri Attest: , City ana Rosema AM-kt4 GOA pot,Si b►r T fore oing instrument was acknowledged efore me by means of lAphysical presence or ❑ online notarization, this SC $ (date) by r___:` - Poirri r, the ity Manager of the City of Clearwater, Florida, who is personally known to me or who has produced ? (type of identification) as identification. WITNESS my hand and official seal this . p day of T & uJ —, 2025 all, ty My commission expires: IA) !1-bir upsAylia Notary Public (type or print name below) Courtney M. Holzwarth �'.% Comm.: HH 387361 Expires: April 17, 2027 Nota'/ P lic - Stole of Florin' Z1y Prepared by: Matthew J. Mytych, Es Return to: Terry Malcolm -Smith City of Clearwater Economic Development & Housing P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 a'lv7o/oC. q. Department CITY OF CLEARWATER 1107 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756 KEN BURKE, CLERK OF COURT AND COMPTROLLER PWIELLAS COUNTY, FL INSTN 202429685811/26/2024 03:44 PM OFF REC BK: 22986 PG: 2460,2476 DocType:AGM RECORDING: $T8.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM THIS LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), is made on November 26, 2024, by and between CLEARWATER NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES INC, a Florida not-for- profit corporation ("Borrower") its successors, assigns, and transferees of the project described below, whose mailing address is 608 N Garden Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755, and THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation (the "City"), whose mailing address is P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758-4748. WHEREAS, Borrower shall construct a single-family dwelling on certain real property located at 1107 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756 (the "Property") for the development of an affordable single-family unit for a low or moderate income homebuyer described herein (the "Project") and agrees with the City that the real property, which is subject to a mortgage and note executed on even date with this Agreement (the "Mortgage" and "Note" respectively) and shall be subject to the restrictive covenants set forth herein; and WHEREAS, Borrower shall cause to be improved in accordance with the plans and specifications and any amendments thereto previously submitted by the Borrower to the City and which have been approved by the City; and WHEREAS, Borrower agrees that the restrictive covenants shall remain in full force and effect against the real property until the end of the affordability period as provided herein; and WHEREAS, this Agreement shall be properly filed and recorded by the City in the Official Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and shall constitute a restriction upon the use of the property subject to and in accordance with the terms contained herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of funds the City has provided to Borrower for a loan to finance the construction of the affordable single-family unit, including closing costs, and other related cost as associated with the project in the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, described as: Legal Description attached as Exhibit "A". (also described as Parcel Number: 22-29-15-13680-000-0790, Borrower will comply, and will require any subsequent purchaser of the Property to comply with the following: Borrower acknowledges that this Agreement is necessary to comply with the affordability requirements of the HOME program stated at 24 CFR § 92.254, from which funds were obtained to finance such loan. Borrower covenants and agrees that in connection with the construction of the single-family home, the City should approve any transfer or sale of the subject property. Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page I .07 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 30 1. Covenants and Restrictions on Use of Funds. HOME Investment Partnerships Program allocations provided to this project will be used for construction of the real property plus permissible closing costs. During the Period of Affordability as defined herein, the unit shall be sold to a homebuyer having annual income which does not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the median family income for the area, as determined and made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with adjustments for smaller and larger families at the time of purchase of the home (an "Eligible Homebuyer"). If there is not a ratified sales contract with an eligible homebuyer for the housing unit within nine (9) months of the date of completion, the housing unit must be rented to an eligible tenant (an "Eligible Tenant") in accordance with 24 CFR §92.252. The home must be the principal residence of the Eligible Homebuyer. The income of the persons who will occupy the unit shall be verified by the Borrower by obtaining third -party verification of current income and verification of assets. Source documentation evidencing annual income may include wage statements, interest statements, unemployment compensation statements, and other documentation approved by the City. In the event that neither of the above methods is suitable, the Borrower may use other methods acceptable to the City to verify income. Annual income for the purpose of this Agreement shall be as defined by HUD for the HOME Program. The value of the HOME -assisted unit shall not exceed ninety-five percent (95%) of the median purchase price for that type of single-family housing for the area. The maximum per-unit subsidy amount shall not exceed the per -dollar limits established under HUD. The person or persons purchasing the single-family home shall have fee simple title to the property. (a) During the period of affordability, the single-family housing unit must be occupied by the original low to moderate -income homebuyer. In the event that the homebuyer chooses to sell the property, the homebuyer must sell the Property to another eligible low- and moderate -income homebuyer and who will use the Property as its principal residence. If the original homebuyer sells, either voluntarily or involuntarily, during the affordability period, the homebuyer may receive a fair return on investment. (b) All proceeds, program income, and recaptured funds associated with the Project shall be returned to the City of Clearwater within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Borrower. (c) Any noncompliance with the requirement of this Section shall be corrected within thirty (30) days after such error is first discovered or would have been discovered by the exercise of reasonable diligence. 2. Affordability Period. The Affordability Period shall commence upon the date of this Agreement and end on the fifteenth (15th) year after sale to an Eligible Homebuyer or rental to an Eligible Tenant. This Agreement shall remain in effect until the end of the Affordability Period. 3. Property Standards. The single-family housing unit shall meet and maintain all applicable local codes, the International Property Maintenance Code, the Florida Building Code, ordinances, and zoning ordinances at the time of project completion. The HOME -assisted housing unit must meet all applicable State and local housing quality standards, code requirements, and accessibility requirements at 24 CFR Part 8, which implements Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 24 CFR § 100.20, and must also meet the design and renovation requirements at 24 CFR § 100.205, which implements the Fair Housing Act. Design of house must meet the International Energy Conservation Code (formerly known as the Model Energy Code).; the City also highly encourages the use of ENERGY STAR® qualified products, including natural gas where available, in all developed housing. Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page 2 107 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 3. 4. Location of HOME -Assisted Unit. The location of the unit is as follows: 1107 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756. The Borrower agrees that there will be no material changes to the design of the project after initial commitment by the City without assurances provided by Borrower and approved by City that the proposed changes will not adversely affect the HOME -assisted unit or any provision of this Agreement. 5. No Discrimination. The Borrower shall not discriminate, as defined by Federal Statutes, on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, or national origin in the occupancy of the HOME -assisted unit or in connection with the employment or application for employment of persons for the operation and management of the project. 6. Affirmative Marketing Efforts. The Borrower will follow the affirmative marketing procedures and requirements for the HOME Program to attract an Eligible Homebuyer in the housing market area to the available housing without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, familial status, or disability. 7. Environmental Reviews. Each HOME -assisted project must be assessed for environmental effects in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and related authorities listed in HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58. 8. Displacement, Relocation, and Acquisition. The Borrower will take reasonable measures to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the project being assisted with HOME funds in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Properties Acquisition Act. The Borrower shall be responsible for any relocation expenses incurred without the City of Clearwater approval. 9. Labor. The Borrower shall be responsible for maintaining the prevailing wage rates for HOME - assisted projects with 12 or more units in accordance with the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a - 276a -5). 10. Lead -Based Paint. The Borrower shall be responsible for maintaining that the HOME -assisted unit meets the requirements listed in the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act and 24 CFR Part 35. 11. No Conflicts with Other Documents. The Borrower warrants that it has not, and will not, execute any other agreement with provisions contradictory to, or in opposition to, the provisions hereof, and that, in any event, the requirements of this Agreement are paramount and controlling as to the rights and obligations herein set forth and supersede any other requirements in conflict herewith. 12. Requests for Disbursement of Funds. The Borrower shall request funding for the HOME - assisted project from the City on an as -needed basis. 13. Records. The Borrower shall retain all records pertaining to Project for a period of five (5) years after audit and/or resolution of audit findings involving this loan. The Borrower shall maintain accurate information regarding the occupancy for each HOME -assisted unit during the term of the affordability period and, at the request of the City, shall submit this information to the City for the City's review and comment. The Borrower shall maintain documentation substantiating compliance with affirmative marketing requirements. These Project records shall be made available to the City, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and/or representatives of the Comptroller General of the United States for audit, inspection, or copying purposes during Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page 3 4107 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 30 normal business hours. The Owner shall maintain project records that include: (a) A description of the Project assisted with HOME funds, including the location and form of HOME assistance. (b) The source and application of funds for each project, including supporting documentation in accordance with 2 CFR §200.302 and §200.303. (c) Records demonstrating the homeownership project meets the minimum per-unit subsidy in accordance with 24 CFR §92.205(c) and §92.250(a) and subsidy guidelines adopted in accordance with 24 CFR §92.250(b). (d) Records demonstrating the homeownership project meets the property standards in accordance with 24 CFR §92.251 and the lead-based paint requirements in accordance with 24 CFR §92.355. (e) Records demonstrating the person or persons purchasing the HOME -assisted unit are income eligible in accordance with 24 CFR §92.203. (f) Records demonstrating the purchase price or estimated value after construction for the homeownership project does not exceed 95% of the median purchase price for the area in accordance with 24 CFR §92.254. (g) Records demonstrating the homeownership project meets the affordability requirements of 24 CFR §92.254 for the required period. (h) Records demonstrating compliance with the written agreements in accordance with 24 CFR §92.504. (i) Records demonstrating compliance with the applicable requirements in accordance with 24 CFR §92.505. (j) Records documenting required inspections, monitoring reviews and audits, and the resolution of any findings or concerns. (k) Records documenting equal opportunity and fair housing requirements in accordance with 24 CFR Part 100 Fair Housing Act and certifications according to 24 CFR §91.225, §91.325, and §91.425 (certifications). (1) Records documenting HOME -related financial activities. (m) Records documenting affirmative marketing and Minority Business Enterprise/Woman Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) activities. 14. Monitoring. The Borrower shall permit the City or its designee to inspect all records pertaining to the unit upon reasonable notice and within normal working hours and shall submit to the City such documentation, as required by the City, to document compliance with this Agreement and HOME Program rules. If the project is new construction, the Borrower shall provide the required documentation monthly, until the HOME -assisted unit is sold. Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page 4 •07 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 30 15. Successors Bound. This Agreement and the covenants contained herein shall run with the land and shall bind, and the benefits shall inure to, respectively, the Borrower and its successors and assigns and all subsequent owners of the project or any interest therein, and to the City for the Period of Affordability set forth in this Agreement. 16. Enforcement of Terms. The benefits of this Agreement shall inure to, and may be enforced by, the City during the Period of Affordability, whether or not the City shall continue to be the holder of the Mortgage, whether or not the project loan may be paid in full, and whether or not any bonds issued for the purpose of providing funds for the project are outstanding. 17. Conflict of Interest. The Borrower warrants that no person who exercises or exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to HOME activities, or who is in the position to participate in decisions or gain inside information, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a HOME activity; or have an interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement for themselves or for persons with business or family ties. 18. Conditions of Religious Organizations. HOME funds may be used for rehabilitation or construction of housing that is owned by primarily religious organizations and to assist primarily religious organizations in acquiring housing provided the agreement includes the conditions prescribed in 24 CFR §5.109 for the use of HOME funds by religious organizations. 19. OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. If the owner of the HOME -assisted project is a not- for-profit organization, the owner agrees to comply with applicable federal administrative requirements and provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 for government entities, or applicable provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E for non-profit entities. 20. Severability. The invalidity of any clause, part, or provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof. 21. Notice. All notices provided for herein shall be sent by certified or registered return receipt requested mail, or by a nationally recognized overnight courier, addressed to the appropriate party at the address designated for such party in the preamble to this Agreement, or such other address as the party who is to receive such notice may designate in writing. Notice by mail shall be completed by depositing the same in a letterbox or other means provided for the posting of mail addressed to the party with the proper amount of postage affixed thereto. Actual receipt of notice shall not be required to effect notice hereunder. Notices sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier service shall be deemed delivered the next business day after deposit with such courier unless the records of such courier indicate a later delivery in which case the notice shall be deemed received on the date of delivery. 22. Defaults and Remedies. If the Borrower shall fail to observe or perform any covenant, condition, or agreement contained herein on its part to be observed or performed, then and in such event, the City shall be entitled to after providing written notice of default and thirty (30) days to cure, in addition to all other remedies provided by law or in equity. (a) To compel specific performance by the Borrower of its obligations under this Agreement, it being recognized that the beneficiaries of Borrower obligations hereunder cannot be adequately compensated by monetary damages in the event of Borrower's default. (b) To cause the Borrower to pay to the City an amount equal to all HOME funds loaned to Borrower, less any principal balance previously repaid by Borrower, if any HOME -assisted Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page 5 110 07 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 3.1 unit is knowingly or negligently rented to persons who do not comply with the requirements for such unit. (c) In addition, to these remedies, a default by the Borrower hereunder shall constitute a default under the Construction Loan Agreement, the HOME Investment Partnership Agreement, Mortgage, and Note (all of even date herewith), which will enable the City, after notice and an opportunity to cure as therein provided, to accelerate the Borrower's loan and take such other actions as may be permitted under the terms of the aforementioned documents. Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page 6 007 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials on the date and year first above indicated. (CITY SIGNATURE PAGE) Approved as to Form: Matthew J. Mytych, Esq. Assistant City Attorney Date: I /116V°1 City of Clearwater, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation. Jenni r ''oi ier City Manager Date: 171/V4?1Y1b I I -I, Attest: eivtRJzrt_ 0411-J2— Rosemarie Call City C Date: 6W417161 /--)61)—Si Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page 7 4007 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 311 (BORROWER SIGNATURE PAGE) Mikell St Germain Name of Witness l('i'�ii tourt Jtreet Clearwater, FL 33756 Address of Witness Signature of Witness Edina McGuire Name of Witness 1290 Court Street Clearwater, FL 33756 Address of Witness STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PINELLAS Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc, a Florida not-for-profit corporation. By: Efrain Cornier, Jr, President/CEO The foregoing itrument was acknowledged before me by means u physical presence or ❑ online notarization, this aeday ofAjap.Q' , 2024 by Efrain Cornier, Jr., President/CEO of Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc, who ❑ is/are personally known to me or Ai has/have produced a driver's license as identification. `•�" MIKELL L. ST. GERMAIN MY COMMISSION # HH 591626 EXPIRES: September 24, 2028 (NOTARIAL SEAL) c�V Nota r Public, St,,c of Florida_ALIA Name of Notary: 5T, My Commission Expires: My Commission No. Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page 8 007 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida 30 Exhibit "A" Legal Description Legal Description: Lot 79, Carolina Terrace Annex, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 30 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Parcel I.D. No.: 22-29-15-13680-000-0790 Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc HOME Investment Partnerships Land Use Restriction Agreement Page 9 I#: 2025222342 BK: 23250 PG: 2230, 08/04/2025 at 11:26 AM, RECORDING 5 PAGES $44.00 KEN BURKE, CLERK OF COURT AND COMPTROLLER PINELLAS COUNTY, FL BY DEPUTY CLERK: c1k105358 • Nw h ateh rNea.. Prepared by: Matthew J. Mytych, Esq. City of Clearwater Dept. of Economic Development & Housing P.O. Box 4748 (��b Clearwater, FL 33758�� pJ LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM HOME BUYER THIS LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into on July 31, 2025 by and between Huwayne Larman, a a single man, whose address is 1107 Howard St, Clearwater, FL 33756 (the "Borrower") and the City of Clearwater, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758-4748 (the "City"). WHEREAS, the Borrower is purchasing certain real property located at 1107 Howard St, Clearwater, FL 33756 (the "Property") which is the subject of a mortgage and note executed by the Borrower of even date herewith (the "Mortgage" and the "Note" respectfully); and WHEREAS, the Borrower agrees that the restrictive covenants described herein shall remain in full force and effect against the Property until the end of the Period of Affordability provided herein; and WHEREAS, these covenants shall be properly filed and recorded by City in the Official Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida and shall constitute a valid restriction upon the use of the Property subject to and in accordance with the terms contained herein; and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the funds the City has provided to the Borrower for a loan to finance the down payment, closing costs, and gap assistance (if applicable) for the Property (the "Loan" or the "HOME Funds"), the City and the Borrower hereby agree as follows: 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein and made part of this Agreement. 2. Legal Description: The Property is legally described as provided in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. 3. Borrower Acknowledgement. The Borrower acknowledges that the restrictive covenants contained in this Agreement are necessary to comply with the requirements of the HOME Investments Partnership Program stated at 24 CFR §92.254 from which funds were used to provide homeownership assistance financing through the City and its partners. 4. Covenants and Restrictions on Use of HOME Funds. The HOME Funds provided to the Borrower will be used for homeownership assistance for the acquisition of the Property. At the time of the application for the Loan, the Borrower's annual income should not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the area median income ("AMI"), as determined and made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with adjustments for smaller and larger families at the time of purchase of the new home. The home must be the principal residence of the Borrower. Revised: May 2025 Page 1 of 5 PINELLAS COUNTY FL OFF. REC. BK 23250 PG 2231 5. The value of the HOME -assisted unit shall not exceed ninety-five percent (95%) of the median purchase price for that type of single-family housing for the area (FHA 203(b) limits). The maximum per unit subsidy amount shall not exceed the per dollar limits established under Section 22l(d)(3)(ii) of the National Housing Act. 6. The Borrower shall have fee simple title to the Property. 7. Period of Affordability. For the purpose of this Agreement, the Period of Affordability shall be a period beginning when the HOME Funds are invested and ending at the end of Fifteen (15) years thereafter. This Agreement shall terminate at the end of the Period of Affordability. 8. During the Period of Affordability, the HOME -assisted unit must be occupied by the Borrower. Should the Borrower sell the Property to any willing buyer at whatever price the market will bear, the sale will trigger recapture of the HOME Funds. In addition, if the Borrower should rent and/or transfer the property, or if the home shall cease to be the principal/homestead residence of the Borrower, it will trigger repayment of the HOME assistance. 9. Recapture. The City will use this recapture provision for repayment of the Loan should the Borrower not comply with the Period of Affordability or any other provision in the mortgage, note, or other covenant related to the loan. In the event of default, the Borrower shall repay the City in accordance with the following: A. Upon voluntary conveyance of the home, the City shall recapture from the net proceeds of the sale, the unpaid balance of the HOME Funds. If the Property is transferred without a sale, the City shall recapture the unpaid balance of the HOME Funds. B. After the City has been repaid the unpaid balance of the HOME funds, the Homebuyer may then recover their initial investment of the remaining net proceeds from the sale. The initial investment shall include the amount they contributed to the down payment when the Property was initially purchased and any documented permanent improvements made to the Property at time of acquisition. C. Any balance of the net proceeds remaining after repayment of the unpaid balance of the City's HOME funds and the Homebuyer's recoupment of their initial investment shall be divided proportionally between the Homebuyer and the City in accordance with each parties' initial investment percentage in the Property compared to each other. The City's initial investment percentage shall be calculated to include all grants and loans of HOME or other City funds provided to the Homebuyer, minus any repayments previously made to the City. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 92.254(a)(5)(ii), Under no circumstances may the City recapture funds exceeding the net proceeds. The net proceeds are the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds) and any closing costs. Notwithstanding the above provision, the City may recapture the unpaid balance HOME Funds should the Homebuyer otherwise default under the terms of any mortgage, note, land use restriction agreement, or any other agreement or covenant executed in connection with the acquisition. 2 PINELLAS COUNTY FL OFF. REC. BK 23250 PG 2232 • 10. In the event the Property is conveyed pursuant to a foreclosure sale, the provisions of 24 CFR. § 92.254 (a)(5)(ii) of the HOME Program shall apply. The recapture provision provides for shared net proceeds (if any) from the foreclosure sale. If there are no net proceeds from the foreclosure, repayment by the City or the Borrower is not required, and HOME Program requirements are considered to be satisfied. 11. Successors Bound. This Agreement and the covenants contained herein shall run with the Property and shall bind, and the benefits shall inure the Borrower, their successors and assigns, and all subsequent owners of the Property. 12. Enforcement. Violation or breach of any restrictions or covenant herein contained shall give the City the right to institute any proceeding at law or in equity necessary to recover the applicable sum set forth in this Agreement. If action is instituted by the City to recover the sum, the Borrower or its successors in the title agree to pay all costs to collection, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. IN WITNESS 'WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly signed by the Borrower and the City on the date and year first above written. Approved as to form: Assistant City Attorney Date: ]/ 31/13 (CITY OF CLEARWAlER SIGNATURE PAGE) 3 CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation. By: Jenni%r Poirrier City . s ager Date: "fOr Ros - .. a Call City Clerk Date: 1•3t.a5 PINELLAS COUNTY FL OFF. REC. BK 23250 PG 2233 • (BORROWER SIGNATURE PAGE) Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of: *Note: two witnesses are required* Witnes's #1 Signature Print Name: Mikell St Germain 1290 Court Street Clearwater, FL 33756 Address: Witness #2 Signa Print Name: Address D �(�� Borrower: Huwayne Larman Print Name: it ktoa.y n Date: rl/7 t ;1Da� STATE OF 0. ) COUNTY OF 'V 1J S ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of it hysical presence or o online notarization, this 3) day of , 2025 by 4-U uta qr La rmM'\ who is o personally known to me or 6� who has produced �1,1 A/' �,a��j>,,�� as identification. (NOTARIAL S MIKELL L. ST. GERMAIN MY COMMISSION # HH 591626 EXPIRES: September 24, 2028 Notary Public, S _ Name of Notary: My Commission Expires: My Commission No.: 4 PINELLAS COUNTY FL OFF. REC. BK 23250 PG 2234 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 79, Carolina Terrace Annex, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page(s) 30, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. 5