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MDD Resolution No. 228 RESOLUTION NO. 228 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION AND THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. ************************************************************************************* BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Section 1: That the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District hereby finds that the expenditures authorized herein are for improvements, which satisfy the purposes for which the funds can be expended pursuant to Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code and/or Section 3888.102 of the Special District Local Laws Code. All required findings pursuant thereto are hereby declared to have been made and adopted as findings of the Board of Directors. Section 2: That the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District hereby authorizes the General Manager to execute and the Assistant Secretary to attest to an Economic Development Contract between the Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation and the Baytown Municipal Development District for economic development services. A copy of the agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. Section 3: That the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District hereby authorizes the payment of an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00) to the City of Baytown in accordance with the agreement referenced in Section 2 hereof. Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately fro d after its passage by the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative v el of the Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District,this the 6s'day of Febru 14. StEPHEN H. DONCARLOS, Presi ent ATTEST: TICIA BRYSC , As ' tant"Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: *�I =1M' S�;' OralCounsel e2el D .P. istrict\Resolutions\2014\Febmmy\RcsolufionAppmveAgreemenc4EconomicDevelopmenlServices2013-14.doc Exhibit "A" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HARRIS § THIS CONTRACT, which is made as of the day of February, 2014, by and between the BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT,a political subdivision of the State of Texas, and the City of Baytown,hereinafter called"District,"and THE BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION,hereinafter called"Foundation." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the District desires to investigate and undertake ways and means of promoting prosperous development of business,industry and commerce within Baytown,and further desires to promote the location and development of new businesses and industries in Baytown as well as the maintenance and expansion of existing businesses;and WHEREAS, the Foundation was formed for the purposes, among others, of promoting and encouraging,or causing to be promoted and encouraged,the formation of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses,the relocation of existing businesses,and the general diversification of the economy of and in Baytown and West Chambers County;and WHEREAS,the District desires to contract with the Foundation to provide,or cause to be provided, economic development services herein described in the Baytown area;and WHEREAS,the Foundation is willing,in exchange for the consideration herein provided,to provide, or cause to be provided,the economic development services desired by the District which are intended to expand the tax base and the employment base of Baytown and the surrounding area;and WHEREAS,the formation of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses in Baytown would benefit the District by the resultant expansion of both the tax base of the District and the employment base;and WHEREAS,the District and the Foundation agree that in order to foster and promote competition,to assure the integrity of the competitive process,and to protect proprietary or innovative business strategies and concepts,information and data developed,generated or received by the Foundation should remain privileged and confidential except as herein provided; NOW THEREFORE,for and in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, it is agreed as follows: Section 1. Representations and Warranties of Foundation. Foundation hereby represents and warrants as follows: a. The Foundation is engaged in an on-going effort to attract new businesses to the Baytown/West Chambers County area and to encourage the expansion of existing businesses in the Baytown/West Chambers County area. Economic Development Contract,Page 1 b. The Foundation covenants that it shall actively work to productively coordinate its activities with other area economic development organizations in an effort to reduce duplication of services. C. The Foundation represents and warrants that it is a non-profit economic development organization,the principal purpose of which is the promotion of economic development in the Baytown and West Chambers County area. Section 2. Services to be Provided. The Foundation shall provide the following economic development services;provided such services are designed to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs and/or required or suitable for entertainment and/or tourist purposes or to promote new or expanded business development in the District consistent with Section 3888.102 of the Texas Special Districts Code: a. City-wide Redevelopment Assistance. The Foundation shall develop programs designed to assist and promote the efforts of local businesses and entrepreneurs to form new business ventures or to expand existing business ventures. The Foundation staff will provide assistance and guidance in the City's acquisition of land in targeted areas to assist with infill redevelopment in furtherance of the District's agreement with the City of Baytown authorized by the District pursuant to Resolution No. 123. b. Marketing and Recruitment Activities. The Foundation shall organize and conduct a coordinated marketing and sales program to positively influence the attitudes of local, national and international business decision makers by drawing attention to the Baytown area's strengths and by overcoming negative attitudes. The marketing and sale program should target groups and senior executives most likely to result in business relocations and expansions in the Baytown area. Additionally, the Foundation shall develop programs designed to encourage the dissemination on a national and international level,of accurate and detailed information on business opportunities in the Baytown area. Work items include: 1. Formulating a strategy designed to effectively reach targeted companies to educate them about the potential of locating in Baytown; 2. Developing an incentive plan that attracts and assists targeted companies locating in specific areas of the City; 3. Preparing and distributing the material that concisely conveys the facts regarding the potential in Baytown;and 4. Traveling to meet with decision makers to discuss Baytown. C. Incubator without Walls. The Foundation will provide assistance to start-up and minority businesses through the coordination and application of existing programs from multiple sources. The program will be interoperable with the small business revolving loan program. d. Public Policy. The Foundation shall develop advice on public policy and programs for action by the State of Texas,Hams County,the City of Baytown,and other agencies that would facilitate and encourage economic growth. The Foundation may develop advice on policy and budgetary priorities,tax abatement,desirable regulatory changes,and incentives likely to result in business relocations and expansions in the Baytown area. Economic Development Contract,Page 2 e. Cooperation With Other Entities. The Foundation shall agree to participate in joint projects of mutual benefit with or supply appropriate information requested by other economic development organizations. f. Statistical Data Clearing Clearinghouse. The Foundation shall act as a clearinghouse for up- to-date statistical,economic,government,educational,labor/workforce information. This work item shall include funding for upgrade in technical capabilities. g. Work Force DeveloRment.The combination of an aging workforce,decreasing working age population and an increase in national demand for skilled employees has served to set the highest priority on this work item. The urgency of developing an adequate workforce is shared by the City of Baytown, area school districts, Lee College, Harris and Chambers Counties and area business and industry. Because of this, the EDF has formed and is facilitating the Workforce Preparedness Partnership comprised of members from all stake holders mentioned above. In this section,the term"primary job"means a job that is: a. available at a company for which a majority of the products or services of that company are ultimately exported to regional,statewide,national,or international markets infusing new dollars into the local economy;and b. included in one of the following sectors of the North American Industry Classification System(NAICS): NAICS Sector# Description III Crop Production 112 Animal Production 113 Forestry and Logging 11411 Commercial Fishing 115 Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry 211-213 Mining 221 Utilities 311-339 Manufacturing 42 Wholesale Trade 48-49 Transportation and Warehousing 51 (excluding 512131 and Information(excluding movie theaters and drive-in theaters) 512132 Securities,Commodity Contracts,and other Financial Investments and 523-525 Related Activities;Insurance Carriers and Related Activities;Funds, Trusts,and Other Financial Vehicles 5413,5415,5416, Scientific Research and Development Services 5417,and 5419 551 Management of Companies and Enterprises 922140 Correctional Institutions Section 3. Foundation Reports. The Foundation shall prepare and submit to the District after the end of each calendar quarter during the term of this contract a verbal or brief written report describing the services performed by the Foundation pursuant to this contract during the previous quarter. Economic Development Contract,Page 3 The Foundation shall prepare and submit to the District,as soon as practicable after the end of the Foundation's fiscal year, a written report describing in detail the services performed by the Foundation pursuant to this contract during the preceding fiscal year. Section 4. Fees. For and in consideration of the services to be performed by the Foundation and compliance with the terms of this contract and subject to the other provisions of this section, the District agrees to pay to the Foundation the total sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS($200,000.00). The sum shall be paid in installments according to the following schedule: Description Due Date Amount October 1,2013-December 31,2013 February 2014 $50,000 January 1,2014-March 31,2014 February 2014 $50,000 April 1,2014-June 30,2014 April 2014 $50,000 July 1,2014-September 30,2014 July 2014 $50,000 Section 5. Allocated Funds. Payments by the District to the Foundation are subject to funds being appropriated by the District for the purpose of purchasing the services provided in this contract. Section 6. Term. This contract shall be effective for the period from October 1,2013,to September 30,2014. It is specifically agreed that the Foundation shall not be obligated to perform any services under or pursuant to this contract and the District shall not be obligated to make any payments for services performed after the expiration of that period. Section 7. Termination for Cause. A party may terminate its performance under this contract only upon default by the other party. Default by a party shall occur if the party fails to perform or observe any of the terms and conditions of this contract required to be performed or observed by that party. Should such a default occur,the party against whom the default has occurred shall have the right to terminate all or part of its duties under this contract as of the 30th day following the receipt by the defaulting party of a notice describing such default and intended termination,provided: (1)such termination shall be ineffective if within said 30-day period the defaulting party cures the default,or(2)such termination may be stayed,at the sole option of the party against whom the default has occurred,pending cure of the default. Section S. Independent Contractor. The relationship of the Foundation to the District shall be that of an independent contractor. The District shall have no authority to direct the day-to-day activities of any of the Foundation's personnel decisions, and shall have no other rights to internal working papers or other information or data than the District would have to any other independent contractor providing specific services(e.g.museum services, weed cutting,legal services,auditors). Economic Development Contract,Page 4 Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is specifically acknowledged and agreed that Foundation has bargained for the confidentiality of all internal information and data that it generates,other than that required to be submitted to the District pursuant to sections 3 and 14 of this contract, in order to foster and promote competition,to assure the integrity of the competitive process,and to protect proprietary or innovative business strategies and concepts. Section 9. Parties in Interest. This contract shall bind and benefit the District and the Foundation and shall not bestow any rights upon any third parties. Section 10. 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 or to exercise any right or remedy occurring as a result of any future default or failure of performance. Section 11. Applicable Laws. This contract is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, the laws of the federal government of the United States of America and all rules and regulations of any regulatory body or officer having jurisdiction. This contract is performable in Harris County,Texas. Section 12. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when actually received or,if earlier,on the third day following deposit in a United States Postal Service post office or receptacle with proper postage affixed(certified mail,return receipt requested)addressed to the respective other party at the address described below or at such other address as the receiving party may have theretofore prescribed by notice to the sending party: FOUNDATION Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation Attn: Executive Director 1300 Rollingbrook,Suite 505 Baytown,Texas 77521 Fax:(281)422-7682 DISTRICT Baytown Municipal Development District Attn: General Manager P.O.Box 424 Baytown,Texas 77522-0424 Fax: (281)420-6586 Section 13. Audits. The Foundation shall provide to the District,within ninety(90)days of the close of the Foundation's fiscal year,its audited annual financial statements. Economic Development Contract,Page 5 Section 14. Ambiguities. In the event of any ambiguity in any of the terms of this contract, it shall not be construed for or against any party hereto on the basis that such party did or did not author the same. Section 15. Entire Agreement. This contract 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. Section 16. Assignment or Transfer of Rights or Obligations. The Foundation shall not sell,assign,or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this contract in whole or in part without prior written consent of District,nor shall the Foundation assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder without the previous consent of the District. Section 17. Severability. All parties agree that should any provision of this contract be determined to be invalid or unenforceable,such determination shall not affect any other term of this contract,which shall continue in full force and effect. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank] Economic Development Contract,Page 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have made and executed this contract in multiple copies,each of which shall be an original,on this the day of February,2014. BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS DISTRICT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ROBERT D.LEIPER,General Manager (Signature) (Printed Name) (Title) ATTEST: ATTEST: LETICIA BRYSCH,Assistant Secretary (Signature) (Printed Name) (Title) APPROVED AS TO FORM: IGNACIO RAMIREZ,SR.,General Counsel APPROVED AS TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY: LOUISE RICHMAN,Director of Finance R:1Karen\Files\City Councinmunicipal Development District\Contracts\Contracts 20141EDF Annual Contract 2013-14 Revised(2).doc Economic DeveloRment Contract,Page 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS THIS CONTRACT, which is made as of the day of February, 2014, by and between the BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, and the City of Baytown, hereinafter called "District," and THE BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, hereinafter called "Foundation." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the District desires to investigate and undertake ways and means of promoting prosperous development of business, industry and commerce within Baytown, and further desires to promote the location and development of new businesses and industries in Baytown as well as the maintenance and expansion of existing businesses; and WHEREAS, the Foundation was formed for the purposes, among others, of promoting and encouraging, or causing to be promoted and encouraged, the formation of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses, the relocation of existing businesses, and the general diversification of the economy of and in Baytown and West Chambers County; and WHEREAS, the District desires to contract with the Foundation to provide, or cause to be provided, economic development services herein described in the Baytown area; and WHEREAS, the Foundation is willing, in exchange for the consideration herein provided, to provide, or cause to be provided, the economic development services desired by the District which are intended to expand the tax base and the employment base of Baytown and the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the formation of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses in Baytown would benefit the District by the resultant expansion of both the tax base of the District and the employment base; and WHEREAS, the District and the Foundation agree that in order to foster and promote competition, to assure the integrity of the competitive process, and to protect proprietary or innovative business strategies and concepts, information and data developed, generated or received by the Foundation should remain privileged and confidential except as herein provided; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, it is agreed as follows: Section 1. Representations and Warranties of Foundation. Foundation hereby represents and warrants as follows: a. The Foundation is engaged in an on -going effort to attract new businesses to the Baytown/West Chambers County area and to encourage the expansion of existing businesses in the Baytown/West Chambers County area. Economic Development Contract, Page 1 b. The Foundation covenants that it shall actively work to productively coordinate its activities with other area economic development organizations in an effort to reduce duplication of services. C. The Foundation represents and warrants that it is a non - profit economic development organization, the principal purpose of which is the promotion of economic development in the Baytown and West Chambers County area. Section 2. Services to be Provided. The Foundation shall provide the following economic development services; provided such services are designed to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs and/or required or suitable for entertainment and/or tourist purposes or to promote new or expanded business development in the District consistent with Section 3888.102 of the Texas Special Districts Code: a. City -wide Redevelopment Assistance. The Foundation shall develop programs designed to assist and promote the efforts of local businesses and entrepreneurs to form new business ventures or to expand existing business ventures. The Foundation staff will provide assistance and guidance in the City's acquisition of land in targeted areas to assist with infill redevelopment in furtherance of the District's agreement with the City of Baytown authorized by the District pursuant to Resolution No. 123. b. Marketing and Recruitment Activities. The Foundation shall organize and conduct a coordinated marketing and sales program to positively influence the attitudes of local, national and international business decision makers by drawing attention to the Baytown area's strengths and by overcoming negative attitudes. The marketing and sale program should target groups and senior executives most likely to result in business relocations and expansions in the Baytown area. Additionally, the Foundation shall develop programs designed to encourage the dissemination on a national and international level, of accurate and detailed information on business opportunities in the Baytown area. Work items include: 1. Formulating a strategy designed to effectively reach targeted companies to educate them about the potential of locating in Baytown; 2. Developing an incentive plan that attracts and assists targeted companies locating in specific areas of the City; 3. Preparing and distributing the material that concisely conveys the facts regarding the potential in Baytown; and 4. Traveling to meet with decision makers to discuss Baytown. C. Incubator without Walls. The Foundation will provide assistance to start-up and minority businesses through the coordination and application of existing programs from multiple sources. The program will be interoperable with the small business revolving loan program. d. Public Policy. The Foundation shall develop advice on public policy and programs for action by the State of Texas, Harris County, the City of Baytown, and other agencies that would facilitate and encourage economic growth. The Foundation may develop advice on policy and budgetary priorities, tax abatement, desirable regulatory changes, and incentives likely to result in business relocations and expansions in the Baytown area. Economic Development Contract, Page 2 e. Cooperation With Other Entities. The Foundation shall agree to participate in joint projects of mutual benefit with or supply appropriate information requested by other economic development organizations. f. Statistical Data Clearing g learin ouse. The Foundation shall act as a clearinghouse for up- to -date statistical, economic, government, educational, labor /workforce information. This work item shall include funding for upgrade in technical capabilities. g. Work Force Development. The combination of an aging workforce, decreasing working age population and an increase in national demand for skilled employees has served to set the highest priority on this work item. The urgency of developing an adequate workforce is shared by the City of Baytown, area school districts, Lee College, Harris and Chambers Counties and area business and industry. Because of this, the EDF has formed and is facilitating the Workforce Preparedness Partnership comprised of members from all stake holders mentioned above. In this section, the term "primary job" means a job that is: a. available at a company for which a majority of the products or services of that company are ultimately exported to regional, statewide, national, or international markets infusing new dollars into the local economy; and b. included in one of the following sectors of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): NAICS Sector # Description 111 Crop Production 112 Animal Production 113 Forestry and Logging 11411 Commercial Fishing 115 Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry 211 -213 Mining 221 Utilities 311 -339 Manufacturing 42 Wholesale Trade 48 -49 Transportation and Warehousing 51 (excluding 512131 and 512132 Information (excluding movie theaters and drive -in theaters) 523 -525 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and other Financial Investments and Related Activities; Insurance Carriers and Related Activities; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles 5413, 5415, 5416, 5417, and 5419 Scientific Research and Development Services 551 Management of Companies and Enterprises 922140 Correctional Institutions Section 3. Foundation Reports. The Foundation shall prepare and submit to the District after the end of each calendar quarter during the term of this contract a verbal or brief written report describing the services performed by the Foundation pursuant to this contract during the previous quarter. Economic Development Contract, Page 3 The Foundation shall prepare and submit to the District, as soon as practicable after the end of the Foundation's fiscal year, a written report describing in detail the services performed by the Foundation pursuant to this contract during the preceding fiscal year. Section 4. Fees. For and in consideration of the services to be performed by the Foundation and compliance with the terms of this contract and subject to the other provisions of this section, the District agrees to pay to the Foundation the total sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00). The sum shall be paid in installments according to the following schedule: Description Due Date Amount October 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 February 2014 $ 50,000 January 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014 February 2014 $ 50,000 April 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014 April 2014 $ 50,000 July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014 July 2014 $ 50,000 Section 5. Allocated Funds. Payments by the District to the Foundation are subject to funds being appropriated by the District for the purpose of purchasing the services provided in this contract. Section 6. Term. This contract shall be effective for the period from October 1, 2013, to September 30, 2014. It is specifically agreed that the Foundation shall not be obligated to perform any services under or pursuant to this contract and the District shall not be obligated to make any payments for services performed after the expiration of that period. Section 7. Termination for Cause. A party may terminate its performance under this contract only upon default by the other party. Default by a party shall occur if the party fails to perform or observe any of the terms and conditions of this contract required to be performed or observed by that party. Should such a default occur, the party against whom the default has occurred shall have the right to terminate all or part of its duties under this contract as of the 30th day following the receipt by the defaulting party of a notice describing such default and intended termination, provided: (1) such termination shall be ineffective if within said 30 -day period the defaulting party cures the default, or (2) such termination may be stayed, at the sole option of the party against whom the default has occurred, pending cure of the default. Section 8. Independent Contractor. The relationship of the Foundation to the District shall be that of an independent contractor. The District shall have no authority to direct the day -to -day activities of any of the Foundation's personnel decisions, and shall have no other rights to internal working papers or other information or data than the District would have to any other independent contractor providing specific services (e.g. museum services, weed cutting, legal services, auditors). Economic Development Contract, Page 4 Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is specifically acknowledged and agreed that Foundation has bargained for the confidentiality of all internal information and data that it generates, other than that required to be submitted to the District pursuant to sections 3 and 14 of this contract, in order to foster and promote competition, to assure the integrity of the competitive process, and to protect proprietary or innovative business strategies and concepts. Section 9. Parties in Interest. This contract shall bind and benefit the District and the Foundation and shall not bestow any rights upon any third parties. Section 10. 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 or to exercise any right or remedy occurring as a result of any future default or failure of performance. Section 11. Applicable Laws. This contract is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, the laws of the federal government of the United States of America and all rules and regulations of any regulatory body or officer having jurisdiction. This contract is performable in Harris County, Texas. Section 12. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when actually received or, if earlier, on the third day following deposit in a United States Postal Service post office or receptacle with proper postage affixed (certified mail, return receipt requested) addressed to the respective other party at the address described below or at such other address as the receiving party may have theretofore prescribed by notice to the sending party: FOUNDATION Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation Attn: Executive Director 1300 Rollingbrook, Suite 505 Baytown, Texas 77521 Fax: (281) 422 -7682 DISTRICT Baytown Municipal Development District Attn: General Manager P. O. Box 424 Baytown, Texas 77522 -0424 Fax: (281) 420 -6586 Section 13. Audits. The Foundation shall provide to the District, within ninety (90) days of the close of the Foundation's fiscal year, its audited annual financial statements. Economic Development Contract, Page 5 Section 14. Ambiguities. In the event of any ambiguity in any of the terms of this contract, it shall not be construed for or against any party hereto on the basis that such party did or did not author the same. Section 15. Entire Agreement. This contract 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. Section 16. Assignment or Transfer of Rights or Obligations. The Foundation shall not sell, assign, or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this contract in whole or in part without prior written consent of District, nor shall the Foundation assign any monies due or to become due to it hereunder without the previous consent of the District. Section 17. Severability. All parties agree that should any provision of this contract be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other tern of this contract, which shall continue in full force and effect. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank] Economic Development Contract, Page 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parti s have made and executed this contract in multiple copies, each of which shall be an original, on this the(rtay of February, 2014. BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT mil M BRYSCH, APPROVED AS TO FORM: r, unamej • II' APPROVED AS TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY: LOUISE RICHMAN, Director of Finance BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (S' nature) i �A.e,/ .�Gt �L✓Y/ . 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