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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 19-7912 - Approving a Purchase and Sale Agmt - 9340 Stewart and Gray Rd.RESOLUTION OF • OF OF DOWNEY APPROVINGr SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOSE JAIME CHAVEZ AND MARIA DIAZ IBARRA, CO -TRUSTEES OF THE CHAVEZ FAMILY TRUST DATED JANUARY 22, 2004AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR PROPERTY• r AT 9340 STEWART AND GRAY '•,r; DOWNEY, CA WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Jose Jaime Chavez and Maria Diaz Ibarra, Co -Trustees of the Chavez Family Trust Dated January 22, 2004 ("Buyer"), pursuant to which the City would sell the Property, located at 9340 Stewart and Gray Road Downey, CA for a sales price of $5,600,000; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the sale transaction contemplated thereby, is in the best interest of the City and the public health, safety and welfare. RESOLVENOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ESI i SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Downey hereby (i) approves the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and is on file with the City Clerk, (ii) if required, authorizes and directs the City Manager to make final changes or amendments to the Purchase and Sale Agreement consistent with the City Council's direction, and (iii) authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute the final Purchase and Sale Agreement and any other documents and agreements necessary to complete the sale transaction contemplated by the Purchase and Sale Agreement. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Downey hereby determines that the sale of the Property is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15312 (Class 12, Surplus Government Property Sales). Categorical Exemptions are projects which have been exempted from the requirements of CEQA because they do not have a significant effect on the environment. Class 12 exemptions allow the disposal of surplus property, such as the subject site. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. DRIGUEZ, Mayor AR -AUARTE,�'C C City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 19-7912 PAGE 2 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council 611 the City of Downey at a Special Meeting held on the 1 oth day of December, 2019, by tj following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members: Ashton, Frometa, Saab, Pacheco, Mayor Rodriguez NOES: Council Member: None. ABSTAIN: Council Member: None. ABSENT: Council Member: None. 1AAR1461CAIXAD-UJIRTE�,MC�� City Clerk INNIOM, I"URCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINTESCROW INSTRU.-C"HONS 113.lv a - 1�11011*SJQNM► R -A WRY XPIS -y__d_. *SEAARTH_iJ7P.-kJ_7V CHAVEZ FAMILY TRUST DATED JANUARY 22, 2004 (collectively, "Buyer"). The date upon which both Buyer and Seller have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to one another, shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Effective Date". IN CONSIDERATION of the respective agreements hereinafter set forth, Seller and Buyer hereby agree as follows: I . I'Lirchase and Sale of llrop��ity. Seller hereby agrees to sell "AS -IS" and convey to Buyer, and Buyer hereby agrees to purchase from Seller, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the following (collectively, the "Property"): That certain real property consisting of approximately 1.81 acres improved with an industrial building comprising approximately 29,400 square feet, located at 9340 Stewart and Gray, in the City of Downey, County of Los Angeles, State of California, commonly referred to as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 6284-024-904 and 6284-024-905, all as more fully described in Exhibit A (the "Land"), together with all rights, privileges, casements or appurtenances to or affecting the Land (collectively, the "Appurtenances"). (a) The purchase price for the Property ("Purchase Price") shall be Five Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,600,000.00). WIT 0 0 1 ki 7#3_0 = Imm (i) Within two (2) business days following the Effective Date, Sell and Buyer shall open an escrow in connection herewith ("Escrow") at Chicago Escrow, R, 9c � tNje,(-�"Escrow Holder"), and Buyer shall deposit into Escrow the amount a 0 e' t' t Five Hundred I'llousand Dollars ($500,000.00) ("Deposit") in cash or other immediate] available funds. Within two (2) business days after receipt of the Deposit, Escrow Holder sh release $100.00 of the Deposit to Seller as and for independent consideration for Seller execution of this Agreement (the "Independent Consideration"), Such Independe Consideration is non-refundable to Buyer but shall be credited to the Purchase Price in the eve that the purchase of the Property in the event that the purchase of the Property is completed. (ii) The Deposit shall be nonrefundable to Buyer unless this Agreement is terminated prior to Closing due to Seller's default or as otherwise set forth herein, The Deposit shall be held by the Escrow Holder and shall be credited against the Purchase Price 2t the Closing. 65186.00000\32526650,3 11/27/19 5. Cojiditiojis to Seller's Obligsitiops, Seller's obligations hereunder, including, but not limited to, its obligation to consummate the purchase transaction provided for herein, are subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions, each of which is for the sole benefit of Seller and may be waived by Seller in writing in Seller's sole and absolute discretion: (b) Each representation and warranty made in this Agreement by Buyer shall be true and correct in all material respects at the time the same is made and as of the Close of Escrow. 65186.00000\32526650.3 11127/19 BUYER'S DEFAULT, SELLER MAY INSTRUCT ESCROW HOLDER TO CANCEL THE ESCROW AND PROMPTLY UPON RECEIPT OF SAID INSTRUCTIONS, ESCROW HOLDER SHALL (i) CANCEL THE ESCROW, (ii) PAY ALL OF ESCROW HOLDER'S CHARGES FROM THE DEPOSIT, AND (iii) DISBURSE TO SELLER THE DEPOSIT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION 7, INITIALS: Seller4Buyer 8. E,scrow: Closiiv Proratiotis. (a) Upon mutual execution of this Agreement, the parties hereto shall deposit instructions to Escrow Holder for consummation of the purchase contemplated hereby. Seller and Buyer shall execute such supplemental Escrow instructions as may be appropriate to enable Escrow Holder to comply with the terms of this Agreement, provided such supplemental Escrow instructions are not in conflict with this Agreement as it may be amended in writing from time to time. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any s[qc�#dernentaro EsNrow instruct�ios signed bp BWjer and Seller, the terms of this A reement shall control. (b) The Closing shall take place (the "Closing Date") on or before the date that is ten (10) calendar days following the satisfaction of the Conditions Precedent set forth in Section 6 herein. (c) At or before the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Escrow Holder or Buyer mmi #M (i) the duly executed and acknowledged Grant Deed for the Property mamw, duly executed affidavit that Seller is not a "foreign person" within the meaning of Section 1445(f)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in the form attached as Exhibit D and incorporated herein by this reference together with a duly execute�t ntn-f*a�igropr Iding, obliptinns imposed by California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 18805, 18815, and 2613 1; (iii) evidence reasonably acceptable to Escrow Holder that the -locuments delivered by Seller have been duly authorized and executed on behalf of Seller am? constitute valid and binding obligations of Seller. (iv) any other documents which the Escrow Holder may reasonably require from Seller in order to close Escrow which do not increase Seller's liability or obligations hereunder; (v) a closing statement in form and content satisfactory to Buyer and Seller (the "Closing Statement") duly executed by Seller; and 65186.00000132526650.3 11/27/19 (vi) any other instruments, records or correspondence called for hereunder which have not previously been delivered. '1• •M (d) At or before the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Escrow Holder or Seller (iii) evidence reasonably acceptable to Escrow Holder that the documents delivered by Buyer have been duly authorized and executed on behalf of Buyer and constitute valid and binding obligations of Buyer. (e) Seller and Buyer shall each deposit such other instruments as are reasonably required by Escrow Holder or otherwise required to close the Escrow and consummate the purchase of the Property in accordance with the to hereof. (f) The following are to be paid by Buyer or Seller or apportioned as of the Closing Date, as follows: (i) General real property taxes for the year in which Closing occurs together with assessments, property operating expenses, utilities and other recurring costs relating tote Property all be apportioned as of the Closing Date on the basis of a thirty (30) - day month. (ii) Costs and expenses of Escrow incurred in this transaction shall b& M�� MMM�: •GMT♦MMEMMMI�� (2) Seller shall pay the premium for a standard ALTA coverage owner's policy of title insurance; Buyer shall pay the premium for any extended ALTA coverage if desired; (3) Seller and Buyer shall each pay one-half (1/2) of the Escrow fees, recording fees and related expenses; III 9. Renresentations, Warranties and Covenants of Seller. As of the date hereof and again as of Closing, Seller represents and warrants, to the best of its actual (as opposed to constructive) knowledge without ftirther investigation or duty of investigation, to Buyer as follows: 6518&00000\32526650.3 11/27/19 5 1,74 i ii• inal NU #Itj.T**s I I OWN, of water, sewerage and any utilities serving or required to serve the Property; the presence and adequacy of current or required infrastructure or other improvements on, near or affecting the Property; any surface, soil, subsoil, fill or other physical conditions of or affecting the Property, such as climate, geological, drainage, air, water or mineral conditions; the condition of title to the Property; the existence of governmental laws, statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, limitations, restrictions or requirements concerning the use, density, location or suitability of the Property for any existing or proposed development thereof including but not limited to zoning, building, NIAM-4ild's ISUMM" ttlmm" or specific plan amendments, rezoning, zoning variances, conditional use permits, building permits, environmental impact reports, parcel or subdivision maps and public reports, requirements of any improvement agreements; requirements of the California Subdivision Map 65186.00000\32526650.3 11/27/19 Act, and any other governmental permits, approvals or acts (collectively "Permits"); the necessity or existence of any dedications, taxes, fees, charges, costs or assessments which may be imposed in connection with any governmental regulations or the obtaining of any required Permits; the presence of endangered plant or animal species upon the Property; and all of the matters concerning the condition, use, development or sale of the Property. Seller will not be liable for any loss, damage, injury ♦ claim to any person or property arising from or caused by the development of the Property by Buyer. Except with respect to a default by Seller hereunder (including a breach of Seller's warranties and representations) and/or Seller's fraud, Buyer at the Close of Escrow expressly waives its rights granted under ♦ Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as follows: L--MTMU=_M 10. Reoresentahotis. Wartmifie,� and warrants to Seller as follows: (a) Buyer is a Corporation duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California. This Agreement and all documents executed by Buyer which are to be delivered to Seller at the Closing are and at the time of Closing will be duly authorized, executed and delivered by Buyer, are and at the time of Closing will be legal, valid and binding obligations of Buyer enforceable against Buyer in accordance with their respective terms, and do not and at the time of Closing will not violate any provision of any agreement or judicial order to which Buyer is subject. Buyer has obtained all necessary authorizations, approvals and consents to the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation ♦! the transactions contemplated hereby. (b) Buyer warrants that Buyer is a sophisticated owner and buyer of real property, familiar and experienced with requirements for the development of real property. Buyer has examined the Property or will have • so by Closing, is or will be familiar with its physical condition, and accepts the Property in an "AS -IS" condition. (c) Buyer has conducted or will conduct an independent investigation with respect to zoning and subdivision laws, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Property, and the use and improvement of the Property and is, or at Closing will be, satisfied with the results of such investigation. 65186,00000\32526650.3 11/27119 11. Environmental Matters/Release. As used in this Agreement, "Hazardous Materials" in�dudes petroleum, asbestos, radioactive materials or substances defined as "'hazardous substances," "hazardous materials" or "toxic substances" (or words of similar import) in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq.), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq.), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U,S.C. Section 6901, et seq.), and under the applicable laws of California. Buyer must rely on its own investigation and not on any representation by Seller regarding Hazardous Materials. Buyer shall rely solely upon its own investigation and inspection of the Property and the improvements thereon and upon the aid and advice of Buyer's independent expert(s) in purchasing the Property, and shall take title to the Property without any warranty, express or implied, by Seller or any employee or agent of Seller. Seller makes no representations regarding Hazardous Materials in, on or under the Property. Seller's knowledge and disclosures regarding Hazardous Materials are limited to the contents of Seller's Deliveries. Accordingly, Buyer hereby expressly waives and relinquishes any and all rig and remedies Buyer may now or hereafter have against Seller, whether known or unkno with respect to any past present, or future presence of Hazardous Materials on, under or abo the Property or with respect to any past, present or future violations of any rules, regulations laws, now or hereinafter enacted, regulating or governing use, handling, storage or disposable Hazardous Materials, including, without limitation (i) any and all remedies Buyer may now hereafter have under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liabili f 1 M rights Buyer may now or hereafter have against Seller under the Carpenter -Presley -Tann Hazardous Substance Account Act (California Health and Safety Code, Section 25300 et seq.11 as amended and any similar law, rule or regulation, and (iii) any and all claims, whether kno or unknown, now or hereafter existing, with respect to the Property under Section 107 CERCLA (42 U.S. C.A. § 9607). BUYER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ AND IS FAMILIAR WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 ("SECTION 1542"), WHICH IS SET FORTH BELOW Ma 51 iffalt-0 �4"%L, I IMM11,11101-11111 -- OrMUIUVW0316L R ilk'm EIV4101114"I'll �1111 11111"111 =11 I �Mullg S El - YLEITIEITI-ITTENJ kfh-f� D9VK-*,("43LE-A-SEj F,ARTY." BY INITIALING BELOW, BUYER HEREBY WAIVES THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1542 SOLELY IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATTERS WHICH ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE FOREGOING WAIVERS AND RELEASES, EXCEPT FOR SELLER'S FRAUD. 65186.00000132526650.3 11/27/19 8 loitials) Buyer agrees to indemnify Seller and the Property against, and to hold and save Seller and the Property harmless from, all claims, demands, suits, actions, damages, obligations, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees and court costs, as a result of any inspections conducted on the Property; provided, however, that Buyer will not be obligated to indemnify Seller with respect to Seller's own negligence. The foregoing indemnity shall survive termination of this Agreement. Buyer shall not suffer or permit any mechanic's or materialmen's or other lien to stand against the Property in connection with any labor, materials or services furnished or claimed to have been furnished by or on behalf of Buyer in connection with or as a result of any Inspections. If any such lien shall be filed against the Property, Buyer shall cause such lien to be discharged or bonded within thirty (30) days after such filing. Following any Inspections Buyer shall restore the Property to substantially its physical condition as existed prior to such inspection (except for any changes to the Property caused by Seller, or its agents or employees). Prior to any entry on the Property Buyer or its gle-firnit rXMTf91j1tavt s�all a nolicv of WINVUERRUFAIMIMMIM I _MM 1111ill imam lonai MUM on MTV plulq; MIT -Mix -MIT v r of insurance confirming such coverage. (a) In the event a governmental entity commences eminent domain proceedings to take any portion of the Property after the date hereof and prior to the Closing, then Buyer shall have the option to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller within ten (10) business days after Buyer first learns of such commencement. In the event of any such termination, the Deposit, shall be returned to Buyer. Buyer and Seller shall each be liable for one-half of any escrow fees or charges, and neither party shall have any further liability or obligation under this Agreement, (b) In the event a governmental entity commences eminent domain proceedings to take any part of the Property after the date hereof and prior to the Closing and this Agreement is not terminated pursuant to Section 13(a), then the Closing shall occur as scheduled notwithstanding such proceeding; provided, however, that Seller's interest in all awards arising out of such proceedings (except for any award attributable to the loss of Seller's business or income, Seller's personal property, or the property of any tenant of the Property) shall be assigned to Buyer as of the Closing or credited to Buyer if previously received by Seller. Seller's obligations pursuant to this Section 13(b), shall survive the Closing. 14, Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer on the Closing Date free of any occupant or property not being conveyed to Buyer as provided hereunder. 15. Seller's Coopuratioa with Btiver. At no cost to Seller, Seller shall cooperate and do all acts as may be reasonably required or requestedby Buyer, at no additional cost to Seller, with regard to the fulfillment of any Condition Precedent. Seller hereby authorizes Buyer and its agents to make all inquiries with and applications to any third party, including any governmental authority, as Buyer may reasonably require to complete its due diligence and satisfy the Conditions Precedent. 16. llrol�ssional Fees. In the event legal action is commenced to enforce or interpret any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense • said action. In addition, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover any actual accounting, engineering or other professional fees reasonably incurred in said action ♦ proceeding. 17. Ilublicity and Confidentialitv. Seller is a public entity and is subject to the Public Records Act. All information provided to Buyer may be subject to request for review by members of the public. This agreement shall be reviewed for approval by the City Council for the City of Downey in an open public meeting. 18. Brokers and Finders '. Seller has employed the firm of Avison Young (Pat Barnes) as its broker ("Seller's Broker") in connection with the purchase and sale of the Property, Seller shall pay a brokerage commission to Seller's Broker in accordance with the written agreement between Seller and Seller's Broker. Except for Seller's Broker, neither party has had any contact or dealings regarding the Property, or any communication in connection with the subject matter of this transaction, through any real estate broker or other person who can claim a right to a commission ♦ finder's fee in connection with the sale contemplated herein. In the event that any such broker or finder claims a commission or finder's fee based upon any contact, dealings or communication, the party through whom the broker or finder makes its claim shall be responsible for said commission or fee and all costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by the other party in defending against the same. The party defend the other party hereto, its successors and assigns, agents, employees, officers and directors, and the Property from and against any and all obligations, liabilities, claims, demands, liens, ♦ and losses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees), arising out of, based on, • incurred as a result of such claim. The provisions of this Section 18 shall survive the Closing or termination of this Agreement. 19. Miscellaneous. (a) �jel[q�r s Operation of Property and Backup Offers, Seller shall continue operating the Property in its present manner and shall not take any action to adversely affect title to the Property during Escrow. Seller shall be permitted to market the Property and accept backup offers as related to the sale of the Property at Seller's sole discretion throughout the duration of this Agreement. (b) Notices. Any notice, ♦. or approval required or permitted to ♦" given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given upon (i) hand delivery, (ii) one business day after being deposited with Federal Express or another rim Air -,my, li ! T ii) unitaw facsiwile tra-,ts I 65186.00000132526650.3 11/27/19 10 that if the date of such transmission is not a business day or if such transmission is made after 5:00 p.m. on a business day, then such notice shall be deemed to be given on the first business day following such transmission), or (iv) two business days after being deposited in the United States mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt required, and addressed ts follows (or such other address as either party may from time to time specify in writing to the other in accordance herewith): If to Seller: The City of Downey 11111 Brookshire Avenue Downey, CA 90241 Attn: City Manager Phone: (562) 904-7284 With a copy to: Best Best & Krieger LLP Attn: Ruben Duran 300 South Grande Ave, 25th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: 213-617-8100 E -Mail: ruben.duran@bbklaw.com Additional copy to: Best Best & Krieger LLP Attn: Nancy Park 500 Capitol all, Suite 1700 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 551-2849 E -Mail: nancy.park@bbklaw.com If to Buyer: JOSE JAIME CHAVEZ and MARIA DIAZ IBARRA, CO - TRUSTEES OF THE CHAVEZ FAMILY TRUST DATED JANUARY 22,2004 9623 E. Imperial Highway Downey, CA 90241 Phone: (562) 803-1400 E -Mail: jaime@onlinetruckingine.com With a copy to: More Collins & Clark, APC Attn: Steven R. Morasse 1401 Dove Street, Suite 31 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (949) 622-3422 E -Mail: steve@mcc-lawyers.com 65186,000002526650.3 11/27/19 To Escrow Holder. Cticago'I'l Ie Attn: f A CZ Ck S Clk ( Ar3 e—ck( 725 South Figueroa Street, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 0.1- 4 ?!R - qi'2-> S a' Email Po�,� r Z c,,' k CTT. ao kk (c) Successors and Assiggs, Buyer shall have the right to assign this Agreement to any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Buyer without any entity subject to Seller's prior approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Any such assignee shall assume all obligations of Buyer hereunder; however, Buyer shall remain liable for all obligations hereunder. Seller shall have the right to assign this Agreement. Except as otherwise permitted by this paragraph, neither this Agreement nor the rights of either party hereunder may be assigned by either party. This Agreement shall be th.4,ir resi:t -,ective successors,,-� administrators and assigns. (d) Amendments . This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument executed by Seller and Buyer. (e) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. (f) Construction. Headings at the beginning of each Section and subparagraph are solely for the convenience of the parties and are not a is of the Agreement. This Agreement shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the parties, but rather as if both parties had prepared the same. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to Sections and subparagraphs are to this Agreement. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement are attached and incorporated by this reference. (g) No Joint Venture. This Agreement shall not create a partnership or joint venture relationship between Buyer and Seller. (h) Merger of' Prior Agreeniejits. This Agreement and the exhibits attached enot between the parties and su!iersede all prior agreements and understandings between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, including without limitation, any letters of intent previously executed or submitted by either or both of the parties hereto, which shall be of no further force or effect upon execution of this Agreement. (i) Tinic of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, a "business is shall mean a day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or recognized federal or state holiday. If the last date for performance by either party under this Agreement occurs on a day which is not a business day, than the last date for such performance shall be extended to the next occurring business day. 0) Severabilitv. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person, place, or circumstance, shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction 65186,00000\32526650.3 11/27/19 12 (k) Furtlier Assurances. Each of the parties shall execute and deliver any and all additional papers, documents and other assurances and shall do any and all acts and things reasonably necessary in connection with the performance of their obligations hereunder and to carry out the intent of the parties. (1) Exhibits. All exhibits attached hereto and referred to herein are incorporated herein as though set forth at length. (m) (liptiops. The captions appearing at the commencement of the sections and paragraphs hereof are descriptive only and for convenience in reference. Should there be any conflict between any such caption and the section at the head of which it appears, the section and paragraph and not such caption shall control and govern in the construction of this Agreement. (n) NR_Qb[ij.,kitiop 1r'O 'J'hird Parties. Execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, directly, indirectly or by way of subrogation, nor obligate either of the parties hereto to, any person or entity other than each other. (o) Waiver. The waiver by any party to this Agreement of the breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach, whether of the same or another provision of this Agreement. (p) Lpte retation. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm's length and yp between persons (or their representatives) sophisticated and knowledgeable in the matters dealt with in this Agreement. Accordingly, any rule of law (including California Civil Code § 1654 and any successor statute) or legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities against the party that has drafted it is not applicable and is waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to effect the purpose of the parties and this Agreement. (q) Countei-parts/Facsiniile/.IIDI,' SiggaLurcs. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and when so executed by the Parties, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument that shall be binding upon the Parties, notwithstanding that the Parties may not be signatories to the same counterpart or counterparts. The Parties may integrate their respective counterparts by attaching the signature pages of each separate counterpart to a single counterpart. In order to expedite the transaction contemplated herein, facsimile or pdf signatures may be used in place of original signatures on this Agreement. Seller and Buyer intend to be bound by the signatures on the facsimile or pdf document, are aware that the other party will rely on the facsimile or pdf signatures, and hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement based on the form of signature. (r) ffityer's 1031 Excharigq. Seller acknowledges that Buyer desires to consummate an exchange which will qualify for nonrecognition of gain under Section 1031 of 65186.000M32526650,3 11/27/19 13 the Internal Revenue i•_ r . event . elects f implement transaction in connectionan h ge, Seller agrees to fully cooperate with Buyer effect such an exchange provided, however, that Seller shall incur no additional costs or exv,enses as a result of or in connection with such an exchange and provided that Seller shall not, under any circumstances, be required to acquire or agree to acquire title to any other property in connection with such exchange. In the event of such exchange, Buyer shalldefend, and hold Seller harmless from any and all liabilities, losses, and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising from g liabilities,•sses, and expenses would not have been incurred had there not been such an exchange of properties, This indemnification and hold harmless agreement shall survive the close of escrow. It is -understood by the parties hereto that any such 1031 Exchange shall not be Condition Precedent hereunder and shall not cause any delay in the closing date as originally scheduled hereunder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date written below. CITY OF r• . . Wj"I AqAkm By: Name: r Approved s to For lei . {• �. Nancy A. PLI Special Counsel Date: /S / / /c/ r i i r r M1. r s •. r • r 65186.00000132526650 3 11/27/19 14 By: Name: Jose Jaime Chavez, Trustee By: Name: Maria Diaz Ibarra, Trustee ramn the Internal Revenue Code ("1031 Exchange"). In the event that Buyer elects to implement this transaction in connection with such an exchange, Seller agrees to fully cooperate with Buyer to effect such an exchange provided, however, that Seller shall incur no additional costs or expenses as a result of or in connection with such an exchange and provided that Seller shall not, under any circumstances, be required to acquire or agree to acquire title to any other property in connection with such exchange. In the event of such exchange, Buyer shall indemnify, defend, and hold Seller harmless from any and all liabilities, losses, and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising from such exchange, which liabilities, losses, and expenses would not have been incurred had there not been such an exchange of properties. This indemnification and hold harmless agreement shall survive the close of escrow, It is understood by the parties hereto that any such 1031 Exchange shall not be Condition Precedent hereunder and shall not cause any delay in the closing it as originally scheduled hereunder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the dat�--- written below. SELLER: CITY OF DOWNEY, a municipal corporation By: Name: Its: Mayor Date: Approved as to Form EM 65186.00000132526650.3 11/27/19 14 r By: Name: �',k se Jaime "havez, stee By: Nanie: Marta Diaz. lbarrajnist- Date: i LEGAL DESCRIPTION YHE LA f ,W L CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Those porbons of Lot 2 of the Northwest quarter and the Northeasl quarter of the Southwest quarter of fractional Section 10, Township 3 South, Range 12 West, in the Rancho Santa Geri des, in the City of Downey, County of Los Angeles, State Of Cailfornia, as per Map recorded h, Hoz-,�. 1, t„' jq '50 of bAlscellaraeous Records, Regards sof said County, described as a Whole 85 follows. z degrees 3 minutes Z. seconds East 1544,44 t along said line between the point beginningof , Southwest comer of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of said 1whonat Section 0 to the ..oint , beginning 65186.00000\32526650.3 11/27114 non FORM OF DI -11) * •`i i i � i [buyer address or alto ey] DOCUMENTARY 0 r+ on the * * . * or of property *n e * OR computed * * . ,: . . *., or full value lessof * * r ime of sale, X unincorporated area; [ X ] City of Downey, and FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the CITY OF DOWNEY, a municipal corporation ("Grantor"), to 1 real property heretosituated in the County of Los Angeles, State of Califomia, described in Exhibit A, attached "Property"): IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Grant Deed as o ,2 M 65186,00000\32526650.3 11/27/19 ! i! .. i i• i Y CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED M Secbon 10, Township 3 South, Range 12 West, in the Rancho Santa Gertrudes, in the City of Downey, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as par Map recorded in Ps�e� '�, of Kscellaneous Records, Records of said County, described as a whole as follows. Road, 80 feat wide, distant thereon South 89 degrees 52 minutes 14 seconds. Viest 646.51 feel from the Northeast comer of said Lot 2, thence on a line between said point of beginning at the Southwest comer of the Southeast quarter of the Noorlheast quarter of the Southwest quarter of said fractional Secflon 10, South 0 degrees r ► it 59 feet to the truepoint of beginning, sangles Easterly line of sald Lot 2, said Easterly line also being the centerline of Beliflower Boulevard, 80 feat wide, North id inglRON 1148 mietsecOon of Wabhourn Road, 55 feet wAe, anct .5dd Befffivvoei Boulevard mence a0rig the Easier ly sino of Ole Southwest quarter of said fractional Section 10, South 0 degrees 04 minutes 17 seconds East 1321.60 feet to the Southedy line of saic$ Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of said fractional Section 10, thence along said Southerly line South 89 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds West 661.29 feet to said Southwest comer of thz, Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of smd fractional Section 10, thence North 4 degrees 13 minutes 16 seconds East 1544,44 feet along said line between the point of beginning and thG Southwest comer of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of said fractional Sechon 10 to the point of beginning. 65186.00000132526650.3 11/27/14 1. Natural Hazards Disclosure Report 2. Survey of the Property, if any 3. Geotechnical reports in Seller's possession 4, Phase I Environmental Report, if any 5. Right of First Ri�,fusal release letter 6518&00000\32526650.3 11/27/19 TRANSI"E'ROR'S CailgFIFICATIOOF NON -FOREIGN STAWS This form is provided so that the Buyer and/or Seller in this transaction can certify compliance with the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act to the Escrow Agent and/or Buyer. Buyer ("Transferee") must retain a copy of this document until after the fifth taxable year following the transfer. Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code") provides that a transferee of a U.S. real property interest must withhold tax if the transferor is a foreign person. For U.S. tax purposes (including section 1445), the owner of a disregarded entity (which has legal title to a U.S. real property interest under local law) will be the transferor of the property and not the disregarded entity. To inforrn Transferee that withholding of tax is not required upon the disposition of a U.S. real property interest, the undersigned hereby certifies the following on behalf of the CITY OF DOIANEY, a municipal corporation ("Transferor"): I . The Transferor is not a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust, foreign estate or foreign person (as those terms are defined in the Code and the Income Tax Regulations r-tromulgated thereunder). 2. The Transferor is not a disregarded entity as defined in Income Tax Regulation Section 1. 1445-2(b)(2)(iii). I The Transferor's U.S. employer or tax identification number is 4. The Transferor's office address is The Transferor understands that this Certification may be disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service by the Transferee and that any false statement contained herein could be punished by fine, imprisonment, or b•th. it nder penalties ot perjury i cieclare Wat I nave examineci Tn1rCerEMcauo7T,7,=-rJ knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete, and I further declare that I have authority to sign this document on behalf of the Transferor. Date, TRANSFEROR: M 65186,00000\32526650.3 11/27119 111111 f. • i• •