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Ordinance No. 12,626ORDINANCE NO. 12,626 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GERALD W. YATES CONCERNING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE USED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF AN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX IN THE BRUNSON THEATER AND THE CITIZENS BANK BUILDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S GRANTING OF THE INCENTIVE AS AUTHORIZED IN SAID AGREEMENT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ****************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Gerald W. Yates concerning the sale of certain property to be used in the development and operation of an arts and entertainment complex in the Brunson Theater and the Citizens Bank Building. A copy of the agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown authorizes the granting of incentives in accordance with the agreement authorized in Section l hereinabove. Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote ofiti�er City Council of the City of Baytown this the 28`h day of August, 2014. j �/" APPROVED AS TO FORM: ACIO RAMIREZ, SR., Attorney DONCARLOS , Mayor R ^•Karen'Tiles \City CounciP.Ordinances\2014Wugust 28` Yates380EconomicDevelopmentAgrcementOrdinance .docx EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF BAYTOWN / GERALD W. YATES CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS This Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement ( "Agreement ") is made and entered into by and between GERALD W. YATES ( "YATES ") and the CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, a home rule city and municipal corporation ( "CITY "). RECITALS WHEREAS, the CITY seeks to induce a developer to restore, repair, redevelop and operate an arts and entertainment complex (the "Project ") in the Brunson Theater Building, located at 315 W. Texas Avenue, and in the Citizens Bank Property, located at 319 West Texas Avenue (collectively the "Neighboring Property "); and WHEREAS, the Project is expected to cause the creation of jobs and the promotion of state and local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity within the corporate limits of Baytown; and WHEREAS, YATES owns the property more particularly described in Article III hereof, which is located adjacent to the Neighboring Property and is vital to the development of the Project; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Article III, Section 52 -a of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Gov't Code, CITY may establish and provide for the administration of a program for making loans and grants of public money to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the City of Baytown; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 380, Texas Local Gov't Code, CITY hereby establishes such a program to provide incentives to Yates to encourage and promote the development of the Project thereby enhancing and stimulating business and commercial activity in the City of Baytown; and WHEREAS, as part of the Program and as a material inducement to YATES selling the property more particularly described in Article III hereof, CITY has agreed to offer a monetary incentive for the sale of the same; and WHEREAS, YATES has agreed, in exchange and as consideration of the incentive provided by CITY to satisfy and comply with certain terms and conditions, including the sale of the property and the closing of the same by October 31, 2014; and WHEREAS, CITY and YATES agree that the provisions of this Agreement substantially advance a legitimate interest of CITY by expanding the property tax base as well as the sales and use tax base of CITY, by increasing employment and by promoting economic development; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, CITY and DEVELOPER agree as follows:: I. Recitals 1.01 Recitals. The recitals set forth above are declared true and correct and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. 1.02. Public Purpose. CITY finds that the benefits provided by Yates and described herein promote economic development in the City of Baytown and stimulate business and commercial activity in Baytown. II. Authority 2.01 CITY. The CITY's execution of this Agreement is authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the CITY. 2.02 YATES. YATES' execution and performance of this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of YATES. The CITY acknowledges that YATES is acting in reliance upon the CITY'S performance of its obligations under this Agreement in making its decision to sell the property described in Article III in order for the development on the Neighboring Property to expand employment and promote economic development in Baytown. III. Definitions 3.01 "Project" means the restoration/repair /redevelopment and operation of an arts and entertainment complex on the Property providing live entertainment and a restaurant with at least 90 seats coupled with a bar with at least 20 seats, an outside patio, a bakery, and related parking. 3.02 "Effective Date" is the date upon which the City Manager executes this Agreement. Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement, Page 2 3.03 "HCAD" means the Harris County Appraisal District or its successor. 3.04 "Program" means the economic development program for this Project established by the CITY pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity within the CITY. 3.05 "Property" means the land and improvements located at 0 W. Pearce, Baytown, Harris County, Texas, and more particularly described as Lots 7, 8 & 9, Block 22, Goose Creek, Harris County, Texas. IV. YATES Obligations 4.01 Creation of Jobs and Taxable Value. Between the Effective Date and October 31" or seven days after objections to title, inspection report, environmental assessment and/or survey have been cured, YATES shall convey good title to the Property in accordance with the Earnest Money Contract, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes (the "Earnest Money Contract "), which property shall be used as part of the Project to create jobs and taxable value. 4.02 Failure to Meet Obligations. In the event that YATES fails to fulfill its obligations under the performance obligations contained in the Earnest Money Contract, the CITY may, at its option, terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 6.02, whereupon YATES shall be required to reimburse the CITY within 30 days for all expenses it has incurred to the date of termination. V. CITY Obligations 5.01 Economic Development Grant. The CITY shall pay to YATES an economic development grant in the form of a one -time payment, which shall be added to the appraised value as last certified by HCAD to reach a sales price of THIRTY -EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($38,000.00). Specifically, the grant shall be as follows and shall be paid by the City at closing: HCAD Appraised Value: $28,406.00 Economic Development Grant: $ 9,594.00 Sales Price Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement, Page 3 5.02 Reversion. It is expressly understood and agreed that should the Property revert back to the CITY pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Robert Martin, Jr., which agreement was approved by the City Council on August 28, 2014, the CITY will reconvey the Property to YATES via a deed without warranty if YATES pays the CITY THIRTY -EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($38,000.00) for the Property within sixty (60) days after receipt of notice from the CITY that the CITY has obtained title based upon reversion contained in the terms and conditions of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Robert Martin, Jr. VI. General Terms 6.01 Term. This Agreement shall become enforceable upon execution by the City Manager of the CITY and shall be effective on the Effective Date. Unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms, this Agreement shall terminate once YATES has conveyed good title the Property to the CITY. 6.02 Termination. If either the CITY or YATES should default in the performance of any obligations of this Agreement or the Earnest Money Agreement, such default shall be governed by the terms of the Earnest Money Contract. 6.03 Mutual Assistance. CITY and YATES will do the things commercially reasonable, necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement, and to aid and assist each other in carrying out such terms and provisions. 6.04 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties. All prior negotiations, discussions, correspondence, and preliminary understandings between the parties and others relating hereto are superseded by this Agreement. This Agreement may only be amended, altered or revoked by written instrument signed by the CITY and YATES. 6.05 Binding Effect. ffect. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. 6.06 Assignment. Except as provided below, YATES may not assign all or part of its rights and obligations to a third party without prior written approval of the CITY. 6.07 Release. By this Agreement, the CITY does not consent to litigation or suit, and the CITY hereby expressly revokes any consent to litigation that it may have granted by the terms of this Agreement or any other contract or agreement, any charter, or applicable state law. Nothing contained herein shall be construed in any way so as to waive in whole or part the CITY's sovereign immunity. YATES assumes full responsibility for its obligations under this Agreement performed hereunder and hereby releases, relinquishes, discharges, and holds harmless the CITY, its officers, agents, and Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement, Page 4 employees from all claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character that is caused by or alleged to be caused by, arising out of, or in connection with YATES'S obligations hereunder. This release shall apply with respect to YATES'S work regardless of whether said claims, demands, and causes of action are covered in whole or in part by insurance. 6.08 Notice. Any notice and/or statement required or permitted to be delivered shall be deemed delivered by actual delivery, by facsimile, with receipt of confirmation, or by depositing the same in the United States mail, certified with return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the appropriate party at the following addresses: YATES: Gerald W. Yates 5859 Red Bluff Rd Pasadena, TX 77505 -2642 CITY: City of Baytown P.O. Box 424 Baytown, TX 77522 -0424 FAX: 281- 420 -6586 Attn: City Manager Either party may designate a different address at any time upon written notice to the other party. 6.09 Interpretation. Each of the parties has been represented by counsel of their choosing in the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement. Regardless of which party prepared the initial draft of this Agreement, this Agreement shall, in the event of any dispute regarding its meaning or application, be interpreted fairly and reasonably and neither more strongly for, nor against any party. 6.10 Applicable Law. This Agreement is made, and shall be construed and interpreted, under the laws of the State of Texas and venue shall lie in the State courts of Harris County, Texas. 6.11 Severability. In the event any provisions of this Agreement are illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws, and in that event, it is the intention of the parties that the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected. It is also the intention of the parties that in lieu of each clause and provision that is found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, a provision be added to this Agreement which is legal, valid or enforceable and is as similar in terms as possible to the provision found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable. 6.12 Paragraph Headings. The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and will in no way enlarge or limit the scope or meaning of the various and several paragraphs. Chanter 380 Economic Development Agreement, Page 5 6.13 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended to confer any rights, privileges or causes of action upon any third party. 6.14 No Joint Venture. It is acknowledged and agreed by the parties that the terms of this Agreement are not intended to and shall not be deemed to create any partnership or joint venture among the parties. 6.15 Public Information. Records and information provided to the CITY or its representative(s) to verify compliance with this Agreement shall be available for public inspection. 6.16 Exhibit. The following Exhibit "A" is attached and incorporated by reference for all purposes. 6.17 Multiple Originals. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, taken together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument, which may be sufficiently evidenced by one counterpart. 6.18 Authority to Enter Contract. Each party has the full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of each party has been properly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement. The persons executing this Agreement hereby represent that they have authorization to sign on behalf of their respective entities. 6.19 Non - Waiver. Failure of either party hereto to insist on the strict performance of any of the agreements contained herein or to exercise any rights or remedies accruing hereunder upon default or failure of performance shall not be considered a waiver of the right to insist on and to enforce by an appropriate remedy, strict compliance with any other obligation hereunder to exercise any right or remedy occurring as a result of any future default or failure of performance. EXECUTED by the authorized representatives of the parties on the dates indicated below. CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS ROBERT D. LEIPER City Manager (Date) Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement, Page 6 ATTEST: LETICIA BRYSCH City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: IGNACIO RAMIREZ, SR. City Attorney YATES GERALD W. YATES Owner of the Property (Date) STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HARRIS § The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this _ day of , 2014, by Gerald W. Yates, as the sole owner of the Property, for the purposes and consideration herein expressed. [SEAL] Notary Public in and for the State of Texas \ \COBFS01 \Legal' %Karen \Files \Contracts \Yates Earnest Money Agreement\380 Agreement 08272014.doc Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement, Page 7 EXHIBIT "A" EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS This Earnest Money Contract is made and entered into this _ day of 12014, by and between the CITY OF BAYTOWN, a municipal corporation located in Harris and Chambers Counties, Texas, hereinafter known as the "Buyer," and GERALD W. YATES, hereinafter known as the "Seller." I. IN GENERAL Subject to Article II hereof, the Seller agrees to sell and convey to Buyer and Buyer agrees to buy from Seller the property described below. II. CONTINGENCY This Agreement and the Buyer's obligations herein are expressly contingent upon the following: 1. an inspection report satisfactory to the Buyer, 2. an environmental site assessment satisfactory to the Buyer, 3. the execution of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement concerning the property located at 315 W. Texas Avenue and 319 W. Texas Avenue, City of Baytown, Harris County, Texas; and 4. the City Council's approval of this Agreement. III. PROPERTY The property subject to this Agreement is that property described as Lots 7, 8 & 9, Block 22, Goose Creek, Harris County, Texas, and depicted in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes, and hereinafter referred to as the "Property." IV. SALES PRICE The sales price of the above - referenced property shall be THIRTY -EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($38,000.00), hereinafter "Sales Price," which sum shall be paid in full at closing on the Property. V. EARNEST MONEY Buyer shall deposit ONE THOUSAND AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($1,000.00) as earnest money with Great American Title Company, as Escrow Agent, upon execution of this Agreement by both parties. VI. TITLE POLICY AND SURVEY Seller shall obtain at Buyer's sole cost and expense an Owner Policy of Title Insurance (the "Title Policy ") issued by Great American Title Company, located at 4505 N. Main Street, Baytown, TX 77521 ( "Title Company ") in the amount of the Sales Price, dated at or after closing, insuring Buyer against loss under the provisions of the Title Policy subject to the promulgated exclusions (including existing building and zoning ordinances) and the following exceptions: (1) restrictive covenants common to the platted subdivision in which the Property is located; (2) the standard printed exception for standby fees, taxes and assessments; (3) utility easements created by the dedication deed or plat of the subdivision in which the Property is located; (4) reservations or exceptions otherwise permitted by this Agreement or as may be approved by Buyer in writing; (5) the standard printed exception as to discrepancies, conflicts, shortages in area or boundary lines, encroachments or protrusions or overlapping improvements; (6) the standard printed exception as to marital rights; and (7) the standard printed exception as to waters, tidelands, beaches, streams, and related matters. Within twenty (20) days after the Title Company receives a copy of this Agreement, Seller shall furnish to Buyer a commitment for Title Insurance (the "Commitment ") and, at Buyer's expense, legible copies of restrictive covenants and documents evidencing exceptions in the Commitment other than the standard printed exceptions. Seller authorizes the Title Company to mail or hand - deliver the Commitment and related documents to Buyer at Buyer's address shown below. If the Commitment is not delivered to Buyer within the specified time, the time for delivery shall be automatically extended up to fifteen (15) days. Buyer shall have ten (10) days after the receipt of the Commitment to object in writing to matters disclosed in the Commitment. Buyer may object to existing building and zoning ordinances and items (1) through (7) listed above if Buyer determines that any such ordinance or item prohibits the proposed use of the Property as hereinafter described. Within ten (10) days after Buyer's receipt of a survey plat if Seller is in possession of the same, Buyer may object in writing to any matter which constitutes a defect or encumbrance to title shown on a survey plat. Utility easements created by the dedication deed and plat of the subdivision in which the Property is located shall not be a basis for objection. Buyer's failure to object under this article within the time allowed shall constitute a waiver of Buyer's right to object except that the requirements in Schedule C of the Commitment shall not be deemed to have been waived. If objections are made by Buyer, Seller shall cure the objection within twenty (20) days after the date Seller receives them and the Closing Date shall be extended as necessary. If objections are not cured by the extended Closing Date, this Agreement shall terminate and the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Buyer, unless Buyer elects to waive the objections. Earnest Money Contract, Page 2 VII. CLOSING The closing of the sale shall be on or before the 3151 day of October, 2014, or within seven (7) days after objections to title, inspection report, environmental assessment and /or any survey have been cured, whichever date is later, such date hereinafter referred to as "Closing Date." If either party fails to close this sale by the Closing Date herein specified, the non - defaulting party shall be entitled to exercise any remedies contained in Article XII hereof. At closing, Seller shall furnish tax statements or certificates showing no delinquent taxes are due and owing on the Property, and Seller shall tender a General Warranty Deed conveying good and indefeasible title showing no additional exceptions, other than those not objected to by Buyer or waived by Buyer pursuant to Article VI hereof. The deed shall contain a right of revision, which would be effective only if (i) the Buyer receives title to the Property after the conveyance of the same to Robert Martin, Jr., based upon the reversion contained in the terms and conditions of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Robert Martin, Jr., which agreement was approved by the City Council on August 28, 2014, and (ii) the Seller pays the Buyer THIRTY -EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/ 100 DOLLARS ($38,000.00) for the Property within sixty (60) days after receipt of notice from the Buyer that the Buyer has obtained title based upon reversion contained in the terms and conditions of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Robert Martin, Jr. Any conveyance of the Property by Buyer to Seller pursuant to the reversion contained herein shall be via a deed without warranty. VIII. POSSESSION The possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer at closing. IX. SALES EXPENSES The following expenses shall be paid at or prior to closing: A. Buyer shall be responsible for the expenses associated with the environmental assessments; preparation of deed; escrow fee; and other expenses stipulated to be paid by Buyer under other provisions of this Agreement. B. Seller shall be responsible for the expenses associated with the following: releases of existing liens, including prepayment penalties and recording fees; release of Seller's loan liability; taxes assessed prior to January 1, 2014; tax statements or certificates; and other expenses stipulated to be paid by Seller under other provisions of this Agreement. X. PRORATIONS Current taxes, any rents, maintenance fees, and assessments shall be prorated through the Closing Date. If the amount of the ad valorem taxes for the year in which the sale is closed is not available on the Closing Date, proration of the taxes shall be made on the basis of the taxes assessed in the previous year. Earnest Money Contract, Page 3 XI. CHARGES DUE TO SELLER'S CHANGE IN USE If Seller's change in use of the Property prior to the closing or denial of a special use valuation on the Property claimed by Seller results in the assessment of additional taxes for periods prior to closing, the additional taxes shall be the obligation of the Seller. Obligations imposed by this article shall survive closing. XII. DEFAULT If Buyer fails to comply with this Agreement, Buyer shall be in default, and Seller may (a) enforce specific performance, seek such other relief as may be provided by law, or both, or (b) terminate this Agreement and receive the Earnest Money as liquidated damages, thereby releasing both parties from this Agreement. If Seller is unable without fault to deliver the Commitment within the time allowed, Buyer may either terminate this Agreement and receive the Earnest Money as the sole remedy or extend the time for performance up to fifteen (15) days and the Closing Date shall be extended as necessary at the discretion of the Buyer. If Seller fails to comply with this Agreement for any other reason, Seller shall be in default and Buyer may either (a) enforce specific performance, seek such other relief as may be provided by law, or both, or (b) terminate this Agreement, receive the Earnest Money, and seek such other relief as may be provided by law, thereby releasing both parties to this Agreement. XIII. ESCROW The Earnest Money is deposited with Escrow Agent with the understanding that Escrow Agent is not (a) a party to this Agreement and does not have any liability for the performance or non - performance of any party to this Agreement, (b) liable for interest on the Earnest Money, or (c) liable for any loss of Earnest Money caused by the failure of a financial institution in which the Earnest Money has been deposited unless the financial institution is acting as Escrow Agent. If either party makes demand for the payment of the Earnest Money, Escrow Agent has the right to require from all parties a written release of liability of Escrow Agent for disbursement of the Earnest Money. Any refund or disbursement of Earnest Money under this Agreement shall be reduced by the amount of unpaid expenses incurred on behalf of the party receiving the Earnest Money, and Escrow Agent shall pay the same to the creditors thereto. At closing the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Buyer. Demands and notices required by this paragraph shall be in writing and delivered by hand delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested. XIV. REPRESENTATIONS Seller represents that as of the Closing Date there will be no liens, assessments, or Uniform Commercial Code or other security interests against any of the Property which will not be satisfied out of the Sales Price, other than ad valorem taxes. If any representation in this Agreement is untrue on the Closing Date, this Agreement may be terminated by Buyer and the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Buyer. All representations contained in this Agreement shall survive the closing. Earnest Money Contract, Page 4 XV. SALE OF INTEREST The Seller may not sell or assign all or part interest in the Property to another party or parties without the express prior written approval of the City Manager of such sale or assignment, nor shall Seller assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder without the previous consent of the City Manager. It is expressly understood and agreed that this provision shall only apply to the Property as defined in Article III. XVI. NOTICES All notices required to be given hereunder shall be given in writing in person or by overnight, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested at the respective addresses of the parties set forth herein or at such other address as may be designated in writing by either party. Notice given by mail shall be deemed given three (3) days after the date of mailing thereof to the following addresses: SELLER Gerald W. Yates 5859 Red Bluff Road Pasadena, TX 77505 -2642 BUYER City of Baytown Attn: City Manager P.O. Box 424 Baytown, TX 77522 XVII. FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS If Seller is a "foreign person" as defined by applicable law or if Seller fails to deliver an affidavit that Seller is not a "foreign person," then Buyer shall withhold from the sales proceeds an amount sufficient to comply with the applicable tax law and deliver the same to the Internal Revenue Service together with appropriate tax forms. IRS regulations require the filing of written reports if cash in excess of specified amounts is received in the transaction. XVIII. USE The intended use of the Property by Buyer is for municipal purposes. If Buyer ascertains that applicable zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions or governmental laws, rules or regulations prevent such intended uses, and Buyer notifies Seller within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Agreement (but in all events at least seven (7) days prior to closing) of Buyer's inability to use the property as herein proposed, the Agreement shall terminate and the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Buyer. Buyer's failure to give the notice within the required time shall constitute Buyer's acceptance of the Property. Earnest Money Contract, Page 5 XIX. NON - WAIVER Failure of either party hereto to insist on the strict performance of any of the agreements herein or to exercise any rights or remedies accruing thereunder upon default or failure of performance shall not be considered a waiver of the right to insist on and to enforce by an appropriate remedy, strict compliance with any other obligation hereunder to exercise any right or remedy occurring as a result of any future default or failure of performance. XX. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall in all respects be interpreted and construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Texas and the City of Baytown, regardless of the place of its execution or performance. The place of making and the place of performance for all purposes shall be Baytown, Harris County, Texas. XXI. SEVERABILITY All parties agree that should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other term of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect. XXII. NO RIGHT TO ARBITRATION Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Buyer and the Seller hereby agree that no claim or dispute between the Buyer and the Seller arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be decided by any arbitration proceeding, including, without limitation, any proceeding under the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. Sections 1 -14), or any applicable state arbitration statute, including, but not limited to, the Texas General Arbitration Act, provided that in the event that the Buyer is subjected to an arbitration proceeding notwithstanding this provision, the Seller consents to be joined in the arbitration proceeding if the Seller's presence is required or requested by the Buyer for complete relief to be recorded in the arbitration proceeding. XXIH. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement contains all the agreements of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and is the full and final expression of the agreement between the parties. Earnest Money Contract, Page 6 XXIV. AUTHORITY The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereby represent that such persons have full authority to execute this Agreement and to bind the party he /she represents. XXV. EXPIRATION This Contract shall expire if not signed by the Seller on or before the 27`x' day of August, 2014. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiple copies, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute but one and the same Agreement on the day of , 2014, the date of execution by the Seller. SELLER: GERALD W. YATES GERALD W. YATES BUYER: CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS ROBERT D. LEIPER, City Manager ATTEST: LETICIA BRYSCH, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: IGNACIO RAMIREZ, SR., City Attorney STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS Before me, , the undersigned notary public, on this day personally appeared GERALD W. YATES, the owner of the above - described Property, known to me Earnest Money Contract, Page 7 to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN before me this _ day of , 2014. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas \ COBFS011Legal'+Karen \Files \Contracts +.Yates Earnest Money Agreement\EarnestMoneyContract - Yates Revised 08272014.doc Earnest Money Contract, Page 8