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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 06-13 and 516 Approving DDA w-Coachella Valley Water District CVWDSUBJECT: SUBMITTED BY: DATE: ATTACHMENTS: PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 516 : A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO.06-13 : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Carlos L. Ortega, Executive Director February 9, 2006 1) Agency Resolution No. 516 2) City Resolution No. 06-13 3) 33433 Report 4) Disposition and Development Agreement 5) Maps of Subject Properties RECOMMENDATION By Minute Motion: 1. APPROVE Resolution No. 516 : A Resolution of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency approving a Disposition and Development Agreement with Coachella Valley Water District. 2. APPROVE Resolution No. 06-13 : A Resolution of the City Council of Palm Desert approving a Disposition and Development Agreement with Coachella Valley Water District. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Coachella Valley Water District desires to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement with the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency for the conveyance of real property. CVWD representatives indicated their desire to obtain Agency property located on approximately 5.84 acres of vacant land at the Southeast Comer of Beacon Hill Drive and Hovley Lane, valued at $2,670,000. The District would like to use this property in expanding their current facilities that are adjacent to this parcel. The expansions will likely include new general office, fleet, and meeting facilities to house operational, administrative, and service personnel. There is also the potential that laboratory facilities may be located P640210001\871873.2 Disposition & Development Agreement February 9, 2006 Page 2 of 3 on this site. The Agency in return would acquire approximately 1.88 acres of vacant land along Portola Avenue, adjoining the Marrakesh Country Club, valued at $544,000. In addition to obtaining the 1.88 acres, the Agency would also enter into an Option Agreement to potentially acquire from the District unimproved real property adjacent to the District's property, known as "El Dorado West." The purchase price to be paid by the Agency for the option property will be equal to its fair market value as determined at the time the option is exercised by the Agency. A surveyor's map is attached concerning this option parcel. The Agency's right to exercise this option would expire in approximately ten years. Please note that the District Board approved this Agreement on December 13, 2005. DISCUSSION A report Pursuant To Section 33433 Of The California Health and Safety Code was prepared by Real Estate Analysis Services, Co., concerning the proposed conveyance of Agency property to the Coachella Valley Water District. The following is a summary of the major business points of the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement ("Agreement") between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") and Coachella Valley Water District ("District") concerning the proposed acquisition by the District of certain real property owned by the Agency: A. District Property: The district owns fee title to certain unimproved real property ("District Property") in the City of Palm Desert (the "City"). The District Property is legally described in Exhibit A of the Agreement and is comprised of approximately 1.88 gross acres. A recent appraisal found the market value of the District Property to be $544,000. B. Option Parcel: The District also owns fee title to certain unimproved real property ("Option Parcel") in the City. The Option Parcel is legally described in Exhibit B of the Agreement and is comprised of approximately 10.33 gross acres. C. Aaencv Property: The agency owns fee title to certain unimproved real property ("Agency Property") in the City. The Agency Property is legally described in Exhibit C of the Agreement and is comprised of approximately 5.84 gross acres. A recent appraisal found the market value of the Agency Property to be $2,670,000. D. Desire of the Parties: The Parties desire that District acquire the Agency Property in exchange for the District Property and Agency's right to acquire the Option Parcel for the consideration and on the terms set forth in the Agreement and the Option Agreement. E. Conveyance of the Agency Property: 1. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Agency proposes to convey the Agency Property to the District. P640210001\871873.2 Disposition & Development Agreement February 9, 2006 Page 3 of 3 2. As consideration for the Agency Property, the District shall convey the District Property to the Agency, execute the Option Agreement and pay $2,670,000.00 to the Agency ("District Payment"). F. Conveyance of the District Property: 1. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, District shall convey the District Property to the Agency. 2. As consideration for the District Property, the Agency shall convey the Agency Property to the District and pay $544,000.00 to the District ("Agency Payment"). At the close of escrow for the transaction, the parties shall execute an Option Agreement and a Memorandum of Option. Submitted by: Carlos L. Orte, City Manager, Reviewed by: J Paul S. Gibson Director of Finance development P6402\00011871873.2 RESOLUTION NO. 51.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. In order to effectuate the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan") for Project Area No. 3 (the "Project Area"), the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") proposes to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement (the "Agreement") with Coachella Valley Water District (the "Purchaser"), pursuant to which Agreement the Agency will convey to the Purchaser title to that certain real property described in Exhibit C to the Agreement (the "Agency Property") and located in the City of Palm Desert, California (the "City"), in exchange for the conveyance by the Purchaser to the Agency of title to that certain real property described in Exhibit A to the Agreement (the "Purchaser Property"), the granting of an option to the Agency to acquire that certain real property described in Exhibit B to the Agreement (the "Option Parcel"), and other consideration, all on the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Section 2. On February 9, 2006, the City Council and the Agency Board held a duly noticed public hearing on the approval of the Agency's proposed conveyance of the Agency Property to the Purchaser pursuant to the Agreement, at which time all persons desiring to comment on, or ask questions concerning, the Agreement were given the opportunity to do so. Prior to the public hearing, information concerning the Agency's proposed conveyance of the Agency Property to the Purchaser was available for public inspection in office of the City Clerk in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33433. Section 3. The Agency has obtained an evaluation of the value of the Agency Property from R.F. Sweet & Associates (Palm Desert, CA), which has determined that the fair market value of the Agency Property, at the highest and best use in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area, is equal to the fair market value of the Purchaser Property and the other consideration for which the Agency Property will be exchanged. Section 4. Based upon the foregoing and other information presented to the Agency, the Agency hereby finds and determines that (i) the conveyance of the Agency Property to the Purchaser is consistent with the Agency's implementation plan adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490; (ii) the conveyance of the Agency Property to the Purchaser pursuant to the Agreement will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area, and (iii) the consideration for the Agency Property is not less than the fair market value of the Agency Property at its highest and best use in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area. P6402 \0001\866065. I Section 5. The Agency hereby approves the conveyance of the Property to the Purchaser and hereby authorizes its Executive Director to execute and deliver the Agreement in substantially the form presented to the Agency at this meeting and now on file with the City Clerk, together with all other documents and agreements pertaining to the Agreement, with such changes therein as may be necessary and as the Executive Director may approve, in his discretion, as being in the best interests of the Agency, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and delivery thereof. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of February, 2006. ATTEST: Secretary P6402\0001 \866065.1 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Name: Title: 2 RESOLUTION NO.06-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. In order to effectuate the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan") for Project Area No. 3 (the "Project Area"), the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") proposes to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement (the "Agreement") with Coachella Valley Water District (the "Purchaser"), pursuant to which Agreement the Agency will convey to the Purchaser title to that certain real property described in Exhibit C to the Agreement (the "Agency Property") and located in the City of Palm Desert, California (the "City"), in exchange for the conveyance by the Purchaser to the Agency of title to that certain real property described in Exhibit A to the Agreement (the "Purchaser Property"), the granting of an option to the Agency to acquire that certain real property described in Exhibit B to the Agreement (the "Option Parcel"), and other consideration, all on the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Section 2. On February 9, 2006, the City Council and the Agency Board held a duly noticed public hearing on the approval of the Agency's proposed conveyance of the Agency Property to the Purchaser pursuant to the Agreement, at which time all persons desiring to comment on, or ask questions concerning, the Agreement were given the opportunity to do so. Prior to the public hearing, information concerning the Agency's proposed conveyance of the Agency Property to the Purchaser was available for public inspection in office of the City Clerk in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33433. Section 3. The Agency has obtained an evaluation of the value of the Agency Property from R.F. Sweet & Associates (Palm Desert, CA), which has determined that the fair market value of the Agency Property, at the highest and best use in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area, is equal to the fair market value of the Purchaser Property and the other consideration for which the Agency Property will be exchanged. Section 4. Based upon the foregoing and other information presented to the City Council, the City Council hereby finds and determines that (i) the conveyance of the Agency Property to the Purchaser is consistent with the Agency's implementation plan adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33490; (ii) the conveyance of the Agency Property to the Purchaser pursuant to the Agreement will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area, and (iii) the consideration for the Agency Property is not less than the fair market value of the Agency Property at its highest and best use in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area. P6402\0001 \866031.1 Section 5. The City Council hereby approves the conveyance of the Property to the Purchaser. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of February, 2006. ATTEST: City Clerk P6402\0001 \866031.1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT By: Name: Mayor 2 REASCO I REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS SERVICES CO. POST OFFICE BOX 2809, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92261 TEL: (760) 340-1429; FAX: (760) 340-2041 EMAIL: LRWREASCO aU� 4OL.COM October 3, 2005 Mr. Stephen Aryan Assistant To The City Manager CITY OF PALM DESERT 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California 92260 Copies to: Justin McCarthy David Yrigoyen REFERENCE: Proposed Conveyance of Agency Property to Coachella Valley Water District SUBJECT: Report Pursuant To Section 33433 Of The California Health And Safety Code NOTE 1: This report is based on the terms and conditions of the Disposition and Development Agreement Dated February 9, 2006, between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") and Coachella Valley Water District. Dear Mr. Aryan, Section 33433 of the California Health and Safety Code stipulates that before any property of a redevelopment agency, acquired directly or indirectly with tax increment funds, is sold or leased (or otherwise conveyed) for development purposes pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, the conveyance shall first be approved by the legislative body by resolution after public hearing. The property the Agency proposes to convey to Coachella Valley Water District falls into the category covered by Section 33433. MY 33433 REPORTS/"33433 FOR CVWD (2)" 23-Jan-06 05:20 PM REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS SERVICES COMPANY - PAGE 2 - October 3, 2005 LETTER TO: Mr. Stephen Aryan SUBJECT: Report Pursuant To Section 33433 Of The California Health And Safety Code We have prepared a comprehensive report, beginning on page three of this letter, which is required in order to comply with Section 33433. Pursuant to the report, we have concluded that the following findings can be included in the resolution approving the exchange: FINDING #1: The property is currently completely unimproved, and the conveyance of the property will assist in the elimination of blight in the Project Area. FINDING #2: Conveyance of the property is consistent with the implementation plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490 of the California Health and Safety Code. FINDING #3: The consideration is not less that the Fair Market Value, at its highest and best use in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan. The rationale for these findings can be found in the report. Sincerely, Leana.r LR. Wolk/ Leonard R. Wolk, President Real Estate Analysis Services Company (REASCO) MY 33433 REPORTS/"33433 FOR CVWD (2)" 23-Jan-06 05:20 PM REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS SERVICES COMPANY - PAGE 3- Following are the detailed Sections of the retort: SECTION 1 - A summary of the major business points of the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement ("Agreement") between the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") and Coachella Valley Water District ("District") concerning the proposed acquisition by the District of certain real property owned by the Agency: Reference is made to the Agreement for full particulars of any provision described herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions herein and the Agreement, the Agreement shall control. A. District Property: 1. The District owns fee title to certain unimproved real property ("District Property") in the City of Palm Desert (the "City"). The District Property is legally described in Exhibit A of the Agreement and is comprised of approximately 1.88 gross acres. A recent appraisal found the market value of the District Property to be $544,000. B. Option Parcel: 1. The District also owns fee title to certain unimproved real property ("Option Parcel") in the City. The Option Parcel is legally described in Exhibit B of the Agreement and is comprised of approximately 10.33 gross acres. C. Aaencv Property: 1. The Agency owns fee title to certain unimproved real property ("Agency Property") in the City. The Agency Property is legally described in Exhibit C of the Agreement and is comprised of approximately 5.84 gross acres. A recent appraisal found the market value of the Agency Property to be $2,670,000. D. Desire of the Parties: The Parties desire that District acquire the Agency Property in exchange for the District Property and Agency's right to to acquire the Option Parcel for the consideration and on the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. MY 33433 REPORTS/"33433 FOR CVWD (2)" 23-Jan-06 05:20 PM REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS SERVICES COMPANY -PAGE4- SECTION 1 - A summary of the major business points of the proposed Agreement (continued): E. Conveyance of the Agency Property: 1. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Agency proposes to convey the Agency Property to the District. 2. As consideration for the Agency Property, the District shall convey the District Property to the Agency, excute the Option Agreement and pay $2,670,000.00 to the Agency ("District Payment"). F. Conveyance of the District Property: 1. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, District shall convey the District Property to the Agency. 2. As consideration for the District Property, the Agency shall convey the Agency Property to the District and pay $544,000.00 to the District ("Agency Payment"). Prior to the close of escrow for the transaction, the parties shall execute an Option Agreement and a Memorandum of Option. Further details about the Option Agreement may be found in Exhibit D of the Agreement. SECTION 2 - Cost of the Agreement to the Agency: Agency will receive market value ($2.6 million) for the Agency property, so Agency's cos for this portion of the transaction is zero. Agency will pay market value ($544,000) for the District Property, so Agency's cost for this portion of the transaction is $544,000. The final portion of the transaction is Agency's right to acquire the Option Parcel, for which the cost is indeterminate at this time. MY 33433 REPORTS!"33433 FOR CVWD (2)" 23-Jan-06 05:20 PM REAL ESTATE ANALYSIS SERVICES COMPANY -PAGE5- SECTION 3 - The estimated value of the interest to be conveyed (the Agency Property) determined at the highest and best uses permitted under the Redevelopment Plan. A. Highest and best use for the interest to be conveyed: 1. The Agency Property is currently zoned "Service Industrial". Therefore any permitted uses that would be compatible with the surrounding Cook Street Business Park usage, such as professional office and medical suites would be highest and best use. B. Estimated fair market value at the highest and best use of the interest to be conveyed: 1. Pursuant to the recent appraisal, the estimated fair market value at the highest and best use is $2.670,000. Section 4 - The estimated value of the interest to be conveyed (the Agency Property) determined at the use and with the conditions, covenents and development costs required by the Agreement (the "reuse "value): 1. The only use stipulated in the Agreement is as an extension of the District's current facility. Therefore, the reuse value is the same as the fair market value at the highest an, best use, or $2.670.000. Section 5 - Findings to be included in the resolution approving the transaction: FINDING #1: The Agency Property is currently unimproved, and the conveyance will assist in the elimination of blight in the Project Area. FINDING #2: The conveyance is consistent with the implementation plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490 of the California Health and Safety Code. FINDING #3: The consideration is not less than the fair market value at its highest and best use in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan. MY 33433 REPORTS/"33433 FOR CVWD (2)" 23-Jan-06 05:20 PM DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into as of , 200_ ("Effective Date") by and between PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic ("Agency") and COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California ("District"). Agency and District are sometimes referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as "Parties." RECITALS: A. District is the owner of that certain real property located in the County of Riverside, State of California, more particularly described and/or depicted on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference ("District Property"). A. District is the owner of that certain real property located in the County of Riverside, State of California, more particularly described and/or depicted on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Option Parcel"). B. Agency is the owner of that certain real property located in the County of Riverside, State of California, more particularly described on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Agency Property"). C. The Parties desire that District acquire the Agency Property in exchange for the District Property and the right to acquire the Option Parcel for the consideration and on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCHANGE (a) The Agency agrees to exchange and convey to District and District agrees to take in exchange from the Agency, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, all of the Agency's right, title and interest in and to the Agency Property, including all rights, privileges and easements, all development rights and government approvals, and rights and appurtenances pertaining to or used in connection with the beneficial use and enjoyment of the Agency Property and any improvements, including all rights, title and interests of the Agency in and to adjacent or abutting streets, alleys, watercourses, water bodies, easements and rights -of -way, to the extent such rights, privileges and easements are held by or inure to the benefit of the Agency in its capacity as owner of the Agency Property. P64021\840647.4 l R&s redline 12/6/05 (b) The District agrees to exchange and convey to the Agency and the Agency agrees to take in exchange from District, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the following: (i) All of the District's right, title and interest in and to the District Property, including all rights, privileges and easements, all development rights and government approvals, and rights and appurtenances pertaining to or used in connection with the beneficial use and enjoyment of the District Property and any improvements, including all rights, title and interests of the District in and to adjacent or abutting streets, alleys, water courses, water bodies, easements and rights -of -way, to the extent such rights, privileges and easements are held by or inure to the benefit of the District in its capacity as owner of District Property. (ii) The right to acquire the Option Parcel pursuant to that certain option agreement ("Option Agreement") by and between Agency and District in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and by this reference incorporated herein. 2. CONSIDERATION (a) As consideration for the Agency Property, District shall convey, the District Property to Agency, execute the Option Agreement and pay the Agency Two Million Six Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($2,670,000.00) ("District Payment"). The District Payment shall be paid to Agency through escrow with Chicago Title Insurance Company Escrow Division ("Escrow Agent") located at 72980 Fred Waring Drive, Suite B, Palm Desert CA 92260 in readily available funds at the Closing (as defined herein). (b) As consideration for the District Property, Agency shall convey the Agency Property to District and pay to District Five Hundred Forty -Four Thousand Dollars ($544,000.00) ("Agency Payment"). The Agency Payment shall be paid to District through escrow with Escrow Agent by deduction of the Agency Payment from the District Payment. 3. TITLE (a) (i) Immediately following the Effective Date, the Parties shall order is a preliminary report ("District PTR") pertaining to the Agency Property prepared by Chicago Title Insurance Company ("Title Company"), together with complete and legible copies of all documents referred to as exceptions identified in Schedule B thereof. (ii) Within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date, District shall. notify Agency in writing of any title exceptions within the District PTR which District disapproves. Any exception not disapproved in writing within said ten (10) business day period shall be deemed approved by District, and shall constitute a "Permitted Exception" hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, exceptions that evidence the obligation to pay money ("Monetary Exceptions") shall be automatically disapproved. As to those items disapproved by District, Agency shall have no obligation to remove and/or cure the same. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agency agrees to remove all Monetary Exceptions at or prior to Closing. Agency shall notify District in writing of any disapproved title exceptions which Agency is unwilling to cause to be removed or insured against prior to Closing, and District shall then, within five (5) business days thereafter, elect, by giving written notice to Agency and Escrow Agent, (A) to terminate this Agreement, or (B) to 2 waive its disapproval of such exceptions, in which case such exceptions shall then be deemed to be Permitted Exceptions. District's failure to give such notice shall be deemed an election to waive the disapproval of any such exception. In the event District elects to terminate this Agreement both Parties shall be relieved from any liabilities and/or obligations under this Agreement, other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof. Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel escrow and return any documents provided to it by the other Party. (b) (i) Immediately following the Effective Date, the Parties shall order a preliminary report ("Agency PTR") pertaining to the District Property from Title Company, together with complete and legible copies of all documents referred to as exceptions identified in Schedule B thereof. (ii) Within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date, Agency shall notify District in writing of any title exceptions within the Agency PTR which Agency disapproves. Any exception not disapproved in writing within said ten (10) business day period shall be deemed approved by Agency, and shall constitute a Permitted Exception hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Monetary Exceptions shall be automatically disapproved. As to those items disapproved by Agency, District shall have no obligation to remove and/or cure the same. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the District agrees to remove all Monetary Exceptions at or prior to Closing. District shall notify Agency in writing of any disapproved title exceptions which District is unwilling to cause to be removed or insured against prior to Closing, and Agency shall then, within five (5) business days thereafter, elect, by giving written notice to District and Escrow Agent, (A) to terminate this Agreement, or (B) to waive its disapproval of such exceptions, in which case such exceptions shall then be deemed to be Permitted Exceptions. Agency's failure to give such notice shall be deemed an election to waive the disapproval of any such exception. In the event Agency elects to terminate this Agreement both Parties shall be relieved from any liabilities and/or obligations under this Agreement, other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof. Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel escrow and return any documents provided to it by the other Party. (c) The notice and refusal procedure of this Section 3 shall be repeated for any title exception of which either Party is notified by the Title Company after the Effective Date, except that if the time period for delivery of any notice extends beyond the Closing Date, then the Closing shall be extended for whatever period of time is necessary to accommodate such notice period(s). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Parties shall not record or authorize for recording any lien or encumbrance against its respective properties described herein, which would extend beyond the Closing Date without the prior written approval of the other Party. 4. DUE DILIGENCE CONTINGENCY (a) (i) Within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date, the District shall provide to the Agency, copies of any and all information regarding the District Property P6402\1840647.4 3 R&s redline 12/6/05 either in the District's possession or under the District's control, including but not limited to, soils reports, environmental or hazardous waste studies, engineering studies or any other studies or reports relating to the physical condition of the District Property or any agreements relating to the physical condition or use and development of the District Property, if any. (ii) Agency and Agency's representatives, agents and designees will have the right, at times during normal business hours, during the Due Diligence Period (as defined below) and upon two (2) business day advance written notice to District, (which notice must describe the scope of the planned testing and investigation) to enter upon the District Property, in connection with its proposed purchase of the District Property. Agency also agrees that: (A) All tests will be at Agency's sole cost and expense; (B) The persons or entities performing such tests will be properly licensed and qualified and will have obtained all appropriate permits for performing such tests; (C) District will have the right of approval (which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) of any proposed physical testing or drilling; (D) Agency will advise District in advance of the dates of all tests; and (E) District will have -the right to have a representative of District accompany Agency and Agency's representatives, agents or designees while they are on the District Property; (F) Agency will restore the District Property at Agency's sole cost and expense if this transaction does not close. Until restoration is complete, Agency will take all steps necessary to ensure that any conditions on the District Property created by Agency's testing will not interfere with the normal operation of the District Property or create any dangerous, unhealthy, unsightly or noisy conditions on the District Property. Agency shall protect, indemnify, defend and hold the District Property, District and District's directors, officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns free and harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, liens, stop notices, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs ("Costs"), resulting from Agency's inspection and testing of the District Property, including, without limitation, repairing any and all damages to any portion of the District Property, arising out of or related (directly or indirectly) to Agency's conducting such inspections, surveys, tests, and studies. Agency shall keep the District Property free of any mechanics' liens or materialmen's liens related to Agency's right of inspection activities. The foregoing obligations shall not be merged with the deed, and shall survive the Close of Escrow and shall survive the termination of this Agreement and Escrow prior to the Close of Escrow. P6402\0001 \ 840647.4 4 (b) (i) Within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date, the Agency shall provide to the District, copies of any and all information regarding the Agency Property either in the Agency's possession or under the Agency's control, including but not limited to, soils reports, environmental or hazardous waste studies, engineering studies or any other studies or reports relating to the physical condition of the Agency Property or any agreements relating to the physical condition or use and development of the Agency Property, if any. (ii) District and District's representatives, agents and designees will have the right, at times during normal business hours, during the Due Diligence Period and upon two (2) business day advance written notice to Agency, (which notice must describe the scope of the planned testing and investigation) to enter upon the Agency Property, in connection with its proposed purchase of the Agency Property. Agency also agrees that: (A) All tests will be at District's sole cost and expense; (B) The persons or entities performing such tests will be properly licensed and qualified and will have obtained all appropriate permits for performing such tests; (C) Agency will have the right of approval (which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) of any proposed physical testing or drilling; (D) District will advise Agency in advance of the dates of all tests; (E) Agency will have the right to have a representative of Agency accompany District and District's representatives, agents or designees while they are on the Agency Property; and (F) District will restore the Agency Property at District's sole cost and expense if this transaction does not close. Until restoration is complete, District will take all steps necessary to ensure that any conditions on the Agency Property created by District's testing will not interfere with the normal operation of the Agency Property or create any dangerous, unhealthy, unsightly or noisy conditions on the Agency Property. District shall protect, indemnify, defend and hold the Agency Property, Agency and Agency's directors, officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns free and harmless from and against any and all Costs resulting from District's inspection and testing of the Agency Property, including, without limitation, repairing any and all damages to any portion of the Agency Property, arising out of or related (directly or indirectly) to District's conducting such inspections, surveys, tests, and studies. District shall keep the Agency Property free of any mechanics' liens or materialmen's liens related to District's right of inspection activities. The foregoing obligations shall not be merged with the deed, and shall survive the Close of Escrow and shall survive the termination of this Agreement and Escrow prior to the Close of Escrow. (c) The Parties shall have thirty (30) days from the Effective Date ("Due Diligence Period") within which to determine to each Party's satisfaction, in the Party's sole P6402\ 0001 \ 840647.4 5 and absolute discretion, with the "Due Diligence Contingencies" set forth in (a) or (b) above, as the case may be. If either Party is not satisfied within the Due Diligence Period, such Party may terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice of such termination to the other Party on or before the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, in which case all of the Parties' rights and obligations hereunder (other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof) shall terminate as well. Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel Escrow and to return any documents provided to it by the other Party. If a Party does not provide written notice of termination of this Agreement within the Due Diligence Period, the Due Diligence Contingency shall be deemed to have been satisfied and waived, and this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. The waiver or satisfaction of the due diligence contingency shall constitute such Party's determination that it is satisfied with its investigation of the condition of the other Party's property and all material facts bearing on its purchase of such property. 5. REPRESENTATIONS (a) Agency makes the following representations to District, all of which shall be true as of the date hereof and as of the Close of Escrow and which shall survive the Close of Escrow and delivery of the Agency Deed (as defined herein): (i) Agency is a public body, corporate and politic established and existing pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 33000, et seq. (ii) Agency has the full legal power, right and authority to: (A) enter into and sign this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein; (B) consummate the transactions contemplated herein; (C) take any steps or actions contemplated hereby; and (D) perform its obligations hereunder. (iii) Agency is the owner in fee simple of the Agency Property. (iv) All requisite action has been taken by Agency and all requisite consents have been obtained in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instnunents and documents referenced herein to which Agency is a party, and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby and, to the best knowledge of Agency, comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and governmental regulations. There are no writs, injunctions, order or decrees of any court or governmental body which would be violated by Agencys entering into or performing its obligations under this Agreement. (v) This Agreement is, and all agreements, instruments and documents to be executed by Agency pursuant to this Agreement shall, at such time as they are required to be executed hereunder, be duly executed by Agency, and each such agreement is, or shall be at such time as it is required to be executed hereunder, valid and legally binding upon Agency and enforceable in accordance with its terms, and the execution and delivery thereof shall not, with due notice or the passage of time, constitute a default under or violate the terms of any indenture, agreement or other instrument to which Agency is a party. P6402\ 0001 \ 840647.4 6 (vi) At the Closing, and except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, there will be no agreements (whether oral or written), affecting or relating to the right of any party regarding possession of the Agency Property, or any portion thereof, which are obligations which will affect the Agency Property or any portion thereof subsequent to the recordation of the Agency Deed except for the Permitted Exceptions. (vii) Agency understands, agrees and acknowledges that it is purchasing the District Property in "as-is/where-is" condition. District has not made and will not make, either expressly or implied, any representations or warranties concerning the physical or environmental condition of the District Property, or its fitness for any particular use or purpose. Agency represents and warrants that prior to the Close of Escrow, Agency will have had the opportunity to make and will have made such an investigation and inspection of all aspects of the condition of the District Property as it has deemed necessary or appropriate, including, but not limited to soils and the District Property's compliance or non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances (including Environmental Laws as hereinafter defined) and the existence or non- existence of Hazardous Substances (as hereinafter defined) on, in or under the District Property. Agency further represents and warrants that in purchasing the District Property, Agency is relying solely upon its own inspections and investigations in proceeding with this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement the term "Environmental Laws" shall mean all federal, state and local laws, rules, orders, regulations, statutes, ordinances, codes, decrees, or requirements of any government authority regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning any Hazardous Substance, or pertaining to occupational health or industrial hygiene (and only to the extent that the occupational health or industrial hygiene laws, ordinances, or regulations relate to Hazardous Substances on, under, or about the District Property), as now or may at any later time be in effect, including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) [42 USCS §§ 9601 et seq.]; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) [42 USCS §§6901 et seq.]; the Clean Water Act [42 USCS §§7401 et seq.]; the Safe Drinking Water Act, also known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) [33 USCS §§1251 et seq.]; the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [15 USCS §§2601 et seq.]; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) [49 USCS §§1801 et seq.]; the Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act [7 USCS §§136 et seq.]; the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act [41 USCS §§6901 et seq.]; the Clean Air Act [42 USCS §§ 7401 et seq.]; the Safe Drinking Water Act [42 USCS §§ 300f et seq.;] the Solid Waste Disposal Act [42 USCS §§ 6901 et seq.]; the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act [30 USCS §§ 1201 et seq.]; the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act [42 USCS §§ 11001 et seq.]; the Occupational Safety and Health Act [29 USCS §§ 655 and 657]; the California Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Act [H&S C §§ 25280 et seq.]; the California Hazardous Substances Account Act [H&S C §§25300 et seq.]; the California Hazardous Waste Control Act [H&S C §§25100 et seq.]; the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act [H&S C §§ 24249.5 et seq.]; the Porter -Cologne Water Quality Act (Wat C §§ 13000 et seq.] together with any amendments of or regulations promulgated under the statutes cited above and any other federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, or regulation now in effect or later enacted that pertains to occupational health or industrial hygiene (and only to the extent that the occupational health or industrial hygiene laws, ordinances, or regulations relate to Hazardous Substances on, under, or about the District Property), or the regulation or protection of the environment, P6402\0001 \ 840647.4 7 including ambient air, soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, or land use. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Hazardous Substances" shall include, without limitation, petroleum or refined petroleum products, flammable explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, substances described in Civil Code Section 2929.5(eX2), as it now exists or as subsequently amended, those substances included within the definitions of hazardous substance, hazardous waste, hazardous material, toxic substance, solid waste or pollutant or contaminant in CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, HMTA or under any other Environmental Law, pollutants, contaminants, hazardous wastes, toxic substances or related materials. (viii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions, Agency acknowledges that District has not made and will not make any representations or warranties concerning the District Property's compliance or non-compliance with Environmental Law or the existence or non-existence of Hazardous Substances in relation to the District Property or otherwise. (ix) The development of the Agency Property by District is in accordance with the Agency's Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 3. (b) District makes the following representations to Agency, all of which shall be true as of the date hereof and as of the Close of Escrow and which shall survive the Close of Escrow and delivery of the District Deed (as defined herein): (i) District is a county water district established and existing pursuant to California Water Code §§ 34000 et seq. (ii) District has the full legal power, right and authority to: (A) enter into and sign this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein; (B) consummate the transactions contemplated herein; (C) take any steps or actions contemplated hereby; and (D) perform its obligations hereunder. (iii) District is the owner in fee simple of the District Property. (iv) All requisite action has been taken by District and all requisite consents have been obtained in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein to which District is a party, and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby and, to the best knowledge of District, comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and governmental regulations. There are no writs, injunctions, order or decrees of any court or governmental body which would be violated by District's entering into or performing its obligations under this Agreement. (v) This Agreement is, and all agreements, instruments and documents to be executed by District pursuant to this Agreement shall, at such time as they are required to be executed hereunder, be duly executed by District, and each such agreement is, or shall be at such time as it is required to be executed hereunder, valid and legally binding upon District and enforceable in accordance with its terms, and the execution and delivery thereof shall not, with P6402\0001\840647.4 8 due notice or the passage of time, constitute a default under or violate the terms of any indenture, agreement or other instrument to which District is a party. (vi) At the Closing, there will be no agreements (whether oral or written), affecting or relating to the right of any party regarding possession of the District Property, or any portion thereof, which are obligations which will affect the District Property or any portion thereof subsequent to the recordation of the District Deed except for the Permitted Exceptions. (vii) District understands, agrees and acknowledges that it is purchasing the Agency Property in "as-is/where-is" condition. Agency has not made and will not make, either expressly or implied, any representations or warranties concerning the physical or environmental condition of the Agency Property, or its fitness for any particular use or purpose. District represents and warrants that prior to the Close of Escrow, District will have had the opportunity to make and will have made such an investigation and inspection of all aspects of the condition of the Agency Property as it has deemed necessary or appropriate, including, but not limited to soils and the Agency Property's compliance or non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances (including the Environmental Laws) and the existence or non-existence of Hazardous Materials on, in or under the Agency Property. District further represents and warrants that in purchasing the Agency Property, District is relying solely upon its own inspections and investigations in proceeding with this Agreement. (viii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions, District acknowledges that Agency has not made and will not make any representations or warranties concerning the Agency Property's compliance or non-compliance with Environmental Law or the existence or non-existence of Hazardous Materials in relation to the Agency Property or otherwise. (ix) District agrees that it will develop the Agency Property in accordance with the Agency's Redevelopment Plan for Project Area No. 3, and consistent with the City of Palm Desert's permissible uses and applicable zoning for the Agency Property, and all other land use restrictions and regulations of any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Agency Property. The District further agrees that the development of the Agency Property will consist of the construction of improvements which are determined by the District to be necessary or prudent for buildings, parking lot(s), a demonstration garden and appurtenances thereto and that it will commence such development on or before March 1, 2007. 6. CONDITIONS (a) In addition to the conditions provided in other provisions of this Agreement, the following shall be conditions precedent to District's obligation to consummate the transaction contemplated herein: (i) District shall not have terminated this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. P6402\0001\840647.4 9 (ii) Title Company shall stand ready to issue, at the Closing, a CLTA Standard Owners Policy of Title Insurance ("District Title Policy") for the Agency Property together with endorsements reasonably requested by District, with liability equal to the District Payment, subject only to (A) the Permitted Exceptions; (B) the standard printed exceptions and condition in the District Title Policy; and (C) the general and special taxes and assessments not then delinquent and a lien, if any, for current real property taxes for the fiscal year in effect at the time of the Closing. District, if it so desires, may obtain an ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance, provided, District pays the difference in cost between the CLTA Standard Form Policy and the ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance and the issuance of the ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance does not extend the Close of Escrow. (iii) Agency shall have delivered to the Escrow Agent the items described in Section 7. (iv) The representations and warranties of the Agency stated in this Agreement shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Closing Date. (v) The Agency shall have performed, observed and complied with all of the covenants, agreements, obligations and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, observed and complied with by it by the Closing Date. (vi) There shall have been no material adverse change in the condition of the Agency Property between the expiration date of the Due Diligence Period and the Closing Date, normal wear and tear excepted. The conditions set forth in this Section are solely for the benefit of District and may be waived only by District. District shall, at all times prior to the termination of this Agreement, have the right to waive any of these conditions; provided that such waiver is in writing. In the event that the conditions are not satisfied or waived by the District, in writing, on or before the Closing both Parties shall be released from any liabilities or obligations under this Agreement, other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel escrow and return any documents provided to it by the other Party. (b) In addition to the conditions provided in other provisions of this Agreement, the following shall be conditions precedent to Agency's obligation to consummate the purchase and sale transaction contemplated herein: (i) Agency shall not have terminated this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. (ii) Title Company shall stand ready to issue, at the Closing, a CLTA Standard Owners Policy of Title Insurance ("Agency Title Policy") for the District Property together with endorsements reasonably requested by Agency, with liability equal to the Agency Payment, subject only to (A) the Permitted Exceptions; (B) the standard printed exceptions and condition in the Agency Title Policy; and (C) the general and special taxes and assessments not P6402\0001\840647.4 10 then delinquent and a lien, if any, for current real property taxes for the fiscal year in effect at the time of the Closing. Agency, if it so desires, may obtain an ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance, provided, Agency pays the difference in cost between the CLTA Standard Form Policy and the ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance and the issuance of the ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance does not extend the Close of Escrow. (iii) District shall have delivered to the Escrow Agent the items described in Section 8. (iv) The representations and warranties of the District stated in this Agreement shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Closing Date. (v) The District shall have performed, observed and complied with all of the covenants, agreements, obligations and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, observed and complied with by it by the Closing Date. (vi) There shall have been no material adverse change in the condition of the District Property between the expiration date of the Due Diligence Period and the Closing Date, normal wear and tear excepted. The conditions set forth in this Section are solely for the benefit of Agency and may be waived only by Agency. Agency shall, at all times prior to the termination of this Agreement, have the right to waive any of these conditions; provided that such waiver is in writing. In the event that the conditions are not satisfied or waived by the Agency, in writing, on or before the Closing both Parties shall be released from any liabilities or obligations under this Agreement, other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof. Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel escrow and return any documents provided to it by the other Party. 7. AGENCY'S CLOSING DELIVERIES At least one (1) business day prior to the Closing, Agency shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Escrow Agent the following: (a) A deed in the form and content as set forth in Exhibit "E" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Agency Deed"). (b) An affidavit certifying that Agency is not a "foreign person" within the meaning of Section 1445(f)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ("Certificate of Non - Foreign Status"). (c) A properly executed California form 590 or other evidence sufficient to establish that Agency is not required to withhold any portion of the Purchase Price pursuant to sections 18805 and 26131 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. P6402\0001\840647.4 11 (d) Two (2) copies of the Option Agreement executed by Agency. (e) A memorandum of option executed by Agency and in the form and content as set forth in Exhibit "G" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Memorandum of Option"). (f) Any other documents, instruments or agreements reasonably necessary to effectuate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 8. DISTRICT'S CLOSING DELIVERIES At least one (1) business day prior to the Closing District shall deliver to Escrow Agent: (a) The District Payment, together with such other sums as Escrow Agent shall require to pay District's share of the closing costs, prorations and adjustments set forth herein, in immediately available funds. (b) A deed in the form and content as set forth in Exhibit "F" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("District Deed"). (c) Certificate of Non -Foreign Status. (d) A properly executed California form 590 or other evidence sufficient to establish that District is not required to withhold any portion of the Purchase Price pursuant to sections 18805 and 26131 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. (e) Two (2) copies of the Option Agreement executed by District. (f) A Memorandum of Option executed by the District. (g) Any other documents, instruments or agreements reasonably necessary to effectuate the transaction as contemplated by this Agreement. 9. TAXES (a) At or prior to the Closing, the Agency shall pay, if not previously paid, any real property taxes and assessment due to the Closing on the Agency Property. (b) At or prior to the Closing, the District shall pay, if not previously paid, any real property taxes and assessment due to the Closing on the District Property. 10. CLOSING The transaction contemplated herein shall'occur (the "Closing," "Closing Date" or "Close of Escrow") on a date to be agreed upon by the Parties, but in no event later than P6402\0001\840647.4 12 , 2006, unless such date is extended pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement. 11. CLOSING COSTS (a) Agency shall pay the cost of the premium for the District Title Policy equal to the amount of a CLTA standard coverage owner's policy and fifty percent (50%) of all other escrow and closing costs. (b) District shall pay the premium for the Agency Title Policy equal to the amount of a CLTA standard coverage owner's policy and fifty percent (50%) of all other escrow and closing costs. 12. BROKER'S COMMISSION District represents and warrants to Agency that it has not entered into any agreement under which a brokerage commission, finder's fee or other compensation would be due or payable with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby. Agency represents and warrants to District that it has not entered into any agreement under which a brokerage commission, finder's fee or other compensation would be due or payable with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby. Each Party hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from Costs incurred by such Party by reason of any breach or inaccuracy of the representations and warranties contained in this Section 12. The provisions of this Section 12 shall survive the Closing. 13. ESCROW (a) Within two (2) days after their respective execution of this Agreement, Agency and District each shall deposit a counterpart original of this Agreement executed by such Party (or either of them shall deposit a counterpart executed by both Agency and District) with Escrow Agent. This Agreement, together with such further instructions, if any, as the Parties shall provide to Escrow Agent by written agreement, shall constitute the escrow instructions. If any requirements relating to the duties or obligations of Escrow Agent hereunder are not acceptable to Escrow Agent, or if Escrow Agent requires additional instructions, the Parties hereto agree to make such deletions, substitutions and additions hereto as counsel for Agency and District shall mutually approve, which additional instructions shall not substantially alter the terms of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided therein. (b) Agency shall make its deposits into escrow in accordance with Section 7. District shall make its deposits into escrow in accordance with Section 8. Escrow Agent is hereby authorized to close the escrow only if and when: (i) Escrow Agent has received all items to be delivered by Agency and District pursuant to Sections 7 and 8; and (ii) Title Company can and will issue the District Title Policy and Agency Title Policy concurrently with the Closing. P6402\0001 \840647.4 13 (c) Provided that Escrow Agent shall not have received written notice in a timely manner from Agency or District of the failure of any condition to the Closing or of the termination of the escrow, and if and when Agency and District have deposited into the escrow the matters required by this Agreement and Title Company can and will issue the District Title Policy and Agency Title Policy concurrently with the Closing, Escrow Agent shall: (i) Deliver to District: (A) the Agency Deed by causing it to be recorded in the Official Records of the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California; and immediately upon recording, delivering to District a conformed copy of the Agency Deed; (B) California form 590; (C) the Certificate of Non -Foreign Status; (D) the District Title Policy issued by Title Company to District; (E) a copy of the Option Agreement; and (F) the Memorandum of Option by causing it to be recorded in the Official Records of the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California; and immediately upon recording, delivering to District a conformed copy of the Memorandum of Option. (ii) Deliver to Agency: (A) the District Deed by causing it to be recorded in the Official Records of the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California; and immediately upon recording, delivering to Agency a conformed copy of the District Deed; (B) California form 590; (C) the Certificate of Non -Foreign Status; (D) the Agency Title Policy issued by Title Company to Agency; (E) a copy of the Option Agreement; (F) District Payment after deducting the amount of the Agency Payment; and (G) the Memorandum of Option by causing it to be recorded in the Official Records of the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California; and immediately upon recording, delivering to Agency a conformed copy of the Memorandum of Option. (iii) Deliver to Parties: any funds deposited by Parties, and any interest earned thereon, in excess of the amount required to be paid by Parties hereunder. 14. GENERAL PROVISIONS (a) Each individual and entity executing this Agreement hereby represents and warrants that he or she has the capacity set forth on the signature pages hereof with full power and authority to bind the Party on whose behalf he or she is executing this Agreement to the terms hereof. (b) This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the matters contained in this Agreement. Any waiver, modification, consent or acquiescence with respect to any provision of this Agreement shall be set forth in writing and duly executed by or in behalf of the Party to be bound thereby. No waiver by any Party of any breach hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. (c) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The signature page of any counterpart may be detached therefrom without P6402\0001\840647.4 14 impairing the legal effect of the signature(s) thereon provided such signature page is attached to any other counterpart identical thereto except having additional signature pages executed by other Parties to this Agreement attached hereto. (d) Time is of the essence in the performance of and compliance with each of the provisions and conditions of this Agreement. (e) Any communication, notice or demand of any kind whatsoever which either Party may be required or may desire to give to or serve upon the other shall be in writing and delivered by personal service (including express or courier service), by electronic communication, whether by telex, telegram or telecopying (if confirmed in writing sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested), or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: Agency: District: Escrow Agent: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Telephone: 760-346-0611 Facsimile: 760-346-0571 Attention: Executive Director Coachella Valley Water District P.O. Box 1058 Avenue 52 and Highway 111 Coachella, CA 92236 Telephone: 760-398-2651 Facsimile: 760-398-3711 Attention: General Manager/Chief Engineer Chicago Title Insurance Company 72980 Fred Waring Drive, Suite B Palm Desert CA 92260 Telephone: 760-568-3627 Facsimile: 760-341-8296 Attention: (0 The Parties agree to execute such instructions to Escrow Agent and such other instruments and to do such further acts as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. (g) Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be valid under applicable law, but, if any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or prohibited thereunder, such invalidity or prohibition shall be construed as if such invalid or prohibited provision had not been inserted herein and shall not affect the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement. P6402\0001\840647.4 15 (h) The language in all parts of this Agreement shall be in all cases construed simply according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any of the Parties hereto. Section headings of this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and shall not govern the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to "Sections" are to Sections of this Agreement, unless otherwise specifically provided. (i) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. (j) If any action is brought by either Party against the other Party, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the other Party reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense of such action. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "attorneys' fees" or "attorneys' fees and costs" shall mean the fees and expenses of counsel to the Parties hereto, which may include printing, photostating, duplicating and other expenses, air freight charges, and fees billed for law clerks, paralegals and other persons not admitted to the bar but performing services under the supervision of an attorney. (k) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to make the Parties hereto partners or joint venturers, or to render either Party liable for any of the debts or obligations of the other. (1) This Agreement, or a memorandum thereof, shall not be recorded or filed in the public land or other public records of any jurisdiction by either Party and any attempt to do so may be treated by the other Party as a breach of this Agreement. (m) Neither Party shall assign its rights nor delegate its obligations hereunder without obtaining the other Party's prior written consent, which may be withheld in such Party's sole discretion. In no event shall any assignment relieve a Party from its obligations under this Agreement. Any other purported or attempted assignment or delegation without obtaining a Party's prior written consent shall be void and of no effect. (n) Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in subsection (m) hereof, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefits of the heirs, successors and assigns of the Parties hereto. P6402 \ 0001 \ 840647.4 16 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written. AGENCY: PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic By Name Its ATTEST: Secretary COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California By Name Its 17 EXHIBIT LIST EXHIBIT "A" Description of District Property EXHIBIT "B" Description of Option Parcel EXHIBIT "C" Description of Agency Property EXHIBIT "D" Option Agreement EXHIBIT "E " Agency Deed EXHIBIT "F" District Deed EXHIBIT "G" Memorandum of Option 18 Exhibit A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Real property in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, described as follows: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BY METES AND BOUNDS, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 422.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 56° 55' 30" WEST, 773.22 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 654.87 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THEREFROM, THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND, AS DESCRIBED IN DEEDS RECORDED APRIL 23, 1974 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 47245 AND SEPTEMBER 27, 1974 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 125117, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. APN: 630-200-019-1 Exhibit B EXHIBIT A RIGHT OF WAY SECTION 15, T. 5 S., R. 6 E., S.B.M. LEGAL DESCRIPTION SHEET 1 OF 1 SHEETS THAT PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION AS SHOWN ON TRACT MAP NO. 29663-1, AS FILED IN BOOK 349 OF MAPS, AT PAGES 46 THROUGH 70, INCLUSIVE, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, SOUTH 00°00'41" WEST, 1619.58 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE WHITEWATER STORM CHANNEL RIGHT OF WAY AS SHOWN ON TRACT MAP NO. 11969, AS FLED IN BOOK 113 OF MAPS, AT PAGES 95 THROUGH 101, INCLUSIVE, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY, NORTH 63°40'12" WEST, 136.25 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NON -TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE EASTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 944.00 FEET, A RADIAL LINE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 86°23'54" WEST; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY AND NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 3°36'47' AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 59.53 FEET; THENCE PARALLEL TO AND 124.00 FEET WESTERLY OF THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 15, NORTH 00°00'41" EAST, 1443.33 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 3044.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 4°17'35' AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 228.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH 04°18'16" EAST, 176.07 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 2956.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 4°17'30" AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 221.41 FEET; THENCE PARALLEL TO AND 94.00 FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 15, NORTH 00°00'46" EAST, 2014.85 FEET; THENCE NORTH 37°38'42' WEST, 33.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF HOVLEY LANE (50 FOOT HALF WIDTH), SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE BEGINNING OF A NON -TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 1250.00 FEET, A RADIAL UNE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 05°02'36" WEST; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY AND EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 5°15'36' AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 114.76 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST UNE, SOUTH 00°00146a WEST, 2605.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID AREA CONTAINS 10.33 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO ALL COVENANTS, RIGHTS, RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT 'B" ATTACHED HERETO AND BY REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF. THIS DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION, BASED ON RECORD INFORMATION. PHILLIP K. FOMOTOR, P.L.S. EXP. 12/31/06 W.'Wobs20041E1doradomAenaioMMAPPING RW RW-CVWD.Doc Exhibit C LEGAL DESCRIPTION Real property in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of Califomia, described as follows: PARCEL 4 AS SHOWN BY PARCEL MAP 13406 ON FILE IN BOOK 64, PAGES 66 THROUGH 68, OF PARCEL MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. APN: 632-030-003-5 EXHIBIT "D" TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OPTION AGREEMENT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into as of October _ , 2005 ("Effective Date") by and between PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic ("Agency') and COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California ("District"). Agency and District are sometimes referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as "Parties." RECITALS: A. District is the owner of that certain real property located in the County of Riverside, State of California, more particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference ("Property"). B. Agency desires to obtain the option to purchase the Property and District is willing to grant such option to Agency on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. OPTION (a) In consideration of the sale of certain real property by Agency to District and the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement, District hereby grants to Agency an option ("Option") to acquire the Property. The Option shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire at midnight on November 30, 2015, unless extended or terminated as provided herein ("Option Term"). (b) For so long as Agency is not in default hereunder, Agency may exercise the Option to purchase the Property by giving District written notice ("Option Notice") of its intent to exercise the Option at any time during the Option Term. 2. PURCHASE PRICE (a) The purchase price ("Purchase Price") shall be the fair market value ("Fair Market Value") of the Property as of the date of the exercise of the Option. P6402\22\840647.4 (b) Within ten (10) business days after the exercise of the Option ("Fair Market Determination Period"), the Parties shall attempt to arrive at a mutually agreeable Fair Market Value for the Property. If the Parties cannot determine the Fair Market Value of the Property, the Parties shall have ten (10) business days after the expiration of the Fair Market Determination Period ("Appraiser Determination Period") to agree upon an appraiser. The appraiser selected shall be a commercial real estate appraiser licensed by the California Office of Real Estate Appraiser, with his/her principal business office located in the county where the Property is located, with at least five (5) years' commercial appraisal experience in such area and qualified to appraise property similar to the Property. The appraisal shall be made in accordance with the then standard practices, and the appraisal shall determine the Fair Market Value of the Property based upon its highest and best use. Upon completion of the appraisal and determination of the Fair Market Value of the Property, the appraiser shall notify the Parties. (c) If within the Appraiser Determination Period, the Parties have not agreed upon a single appraiser, the Agency shall, within ten (10) days after the Appraiser Determination Period, appoint, in writing, one (1) appraiser meeting the qualifications set forth in subparagraph (b) above and shall give written notice of such selection to District. District shall have the right to appoint a second appraiser meeting the qualifications set forth in subparagraph (b) above, before the expiration of ten (10) days following written notice from the Agency that its appraiser has been appointed, or if Agency fails to appoint an appraiser within the ten (10) days after the Appraiser Determination Period, for a period of ten (10) days thereafter. The notice from Agency appointing its appraiser shall provide that District has ten (10) days thereafter to appoint an appraiser. In the event that either Party does not select an appraiser within the time specified, the one (1) appraiser duly appointed shall proceed to determine the Fair Market Value as herein set forth and the Fair Market Value as determined by such appraiser shall be conclusive and binding on the Parties hereto. The Agency shall pay for the services of the appraiser appointed by it, and District shall pay for the appraiser appointed by it. Upon the selection of two (2) appraisers as set forth above, a third appraiser shall be selected by the two (2) appraisers already appointed. If the two (2) appraisers already appointed cannot agree as to the selection of a third appraiser within ten (10) days after the date of their appointment, then the Parties jointly, or either Party, may make application to the presiding judge of the County for the appointment of a third appraiser. Each of the Parties hereto shall bear one-half (1 /2) of the cost of appointing a third appraiser and of paying the third appraiser's fees. The third appraiser, however selected, shall be a person who has not previously acted in any capacity for either Party. Within ten (10) days after the selection of the third appraiser, a majority of the appraisers shall set the Fair Market Value of the Property. If a majority of the appraisers are unable to set the Fair Market Value within the stipulated period of time, the three (3)appraisals shall be added together and their total divided by three (3); the resulting quotient shall be the Fair Market Value of the Property. If however, the low appraisal and/or the high appraisal is/are more than twenty percent (20%) lower and/or higher than the middle appraisal, the low appraisal and/or the high appraisal shall be disregarded. If only one (1) appraisal is disregarded, the remaining two (2) appraisals shall be added together and their total divided by two (2); the resulting quotient shall be the Fair Market Value of the Property. If both the low appraisal and the high appraisal are disregarded as set forth in this subsection, the middle appraisal shall be the Fair Market Value of the Property. After the Fair Market Value of the Property has been set, the appraisers shall immediately notify the Parties. P6402\0001\840647.4 3. TITLE (a) Immediately following the exercise of the Option by Agency, District shall order a preliminary report ("PTR") concerning the Property together with copies of the documents referred to in the PTR. (b) Within ten (10) business days after the receipt of the PTR, Agency shall notify District in writing of any title exceptions within the PTR which Agency disapproves. Any exception not disapproved in writing within said ten (10) business day period shall be deemed approved by Agency, and shall constitute a "Permitted Exception" hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, exceptions that evidence the obligation to pay money ("Monetary Exceptions") shall be automatically disapproved. As to those items disapproved by Agency, District shall have no obligation to remove and/or cure the same. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the District agrees to remove all Monetary Exceptions at or prior to Closing (as defined herein). District shall notify Agency in writing of any disapproved title exceptions which District is unwilling to cause to be removed or insured against prior to Closing, and Agency shall then, within five (5) business days thereafter, elect, by giving written notice to District and Escrow Agent (as defined herein), (A) to terminate this Agreement, or (B) to waive its disapproval of such exceptions, in which case such exceptions shall then be deemed to be Permitted Exceptions. Agency's failure to give such notice shall be deemed an election to waive the disapproval of any such exception. In the event Agency elects to terminate this Agreement both Parties shall be relieved from any liabilities and/or obligations under this Agreement, other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof. Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel escrow and return any documents provided to it by the other Party. (c) The notice and refusal procedure of this Section 3 shall be repeated for any title exception of which the Parties are notified by the Title Company after the approval of the PTR by Agency, except that if the time period for delivery of any notice extends beyond the Closing Date, then the Closing shall be extended for whatever period of time is necessary to accommodate such notice period(s). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, during the Option Term the District shall not authorize or permit the imposition or recordation of any lien or encumbrance, or create or approve any easement, license, leasehold interest, or any similar interest or right (collectively, "Lien Right"), against the Property which Lien Right shall last beyond the Close of Escrow, without the prior written approval of the Agency, which approval may be withheld in the reasonable discretion of Agency. Agency shall have twenty (20) days from receipt of a written request from District to approve or disapprove of a Lien Right. Failure of Agency to approve or disapprove of a Lien Right within the twenty (20) day period shall be deemed as approval by Agency. Disapproval of a Lien Right shall be accompanied by a detailed explanation for such disapproval. 4. DUE DILIGENCE CONTINGENCY (a) Within ten (10) business days after the exercise of the Option, the District shall provide to the Agency, copies of any and all information regarding the Property either in the District's possession or under the District's control, including but not limited to, soils reports, environmental or hazardous waste studies, engineering studies or any other studies or reports P64021241840647.4 relating to the physical condition of the Property or any agreements relating to the physical condition or use and development of the Property, if any. (b) Agency and Agency's representatives, agents and designees will have the right, at times during normal business hours, during the Due Diligence Period (as defined below) and upon two (2) business day advance written notice to District, (which notice must describe the scope of the planned testing and investigation) to enter upon the Property, in connection with its proposed purchase of the Property. Agency also agrees that: (i) All tests will be at Agency's sole cost and expense; (ii) The persons or entities performing such tests will be properly licensed and qualified and will have obtained all appropriate permits for performing such tests; (iii) District will have the right of approval (which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) of any proposed physical testing or drilling; (iv) Agency will advise District in advance of the dates of all tests; and • (v) District will have the right to have a representative of District accompany Agency and Agency's representatives, agents or designees while they are on the Property; (vi) Agency will restore the Property at Agency's sole cost and expense if this transaction does not close. Until restoration is complete, Agency will take all steps necessary to ensure that any conditions on the Property created by Agency's testing will not interfere with the normal operation of the Property or create any dangerous, unhealthy, unsightly or noisy conditions on the Property. Agency shall protect, indemnify, defend and hold the Property, District and District's directors, officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns free and harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, Liens, stop notices, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs ("Costs"), resulting from Agency's inspection and testing of the Property, including, without limitation, repairing any and all damages to any portion of the Property, arising out of or related (directly or indirectly) to Agency's conducting such inspections, surveys, tests, and studies. Agency shall keep the Property free of any mechanics' liens or materialmen's liens related to Agency's right of inspection activities. The foregoing obligations shall not be merged with the Deed (as defined below), and shall survive the Close of Escrow and shall survive the termination of this Agreement and Escrow prior to the Close of Escrow. (c) The Agency shall have a period of thirty (30) days beginning with the exercise of the Option and terminating thirty (30) days thereafter ("Due Diligence Period") within which to determine to Agency's satisfaction, in the Agency's sole and absolute discretion, with the "Due Diligence Contingencies" set forth in (a) or (b) above. If Agency is not satisfied within the Due Diligence Period, Agency may terminate this Agreement by delivering written notice of such termination to the District and Escrow Agent on or before the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, in which case all of the Parties' rights and obligations hereunder (other than P6402\0001\840647.4 those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof) shall terminate as well. Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel Escrow and to return any documents provided to it by the other Party. If Agency does not provide written notice of termination of this Agreement within the Due Diligence Period, the Due Diligence Contingency shall be deemed to have been satisfied and waived, and this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. The waiver or satisfaction of the Due Diligence Contingency shall constitute Agency's determination that it is satisfied with its investigation of the condition of the Property and all material facts bearing on its purchase of the such Property. 5. REPRESENTATIONS (a) Agency makes the following representations to District, all of which shall be true as of the date hereof and as of the Close of Escrow and which shall survive the Close of Escrow and delivery of the Deed: (i) Agency is a public body, corporate and politic established and existing pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 33000, et seq. (ii) Agency has the full legal power, right and authority to: (A) enter into and sign this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein; (B) consummate the transactions contemplated herein; (C) take any steps or actions contemplated hereby; and (D) perform its obligations hereunder. (iii) All requisite action has been taken by Agency and all requisite consents have been obtained in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein to which Agency is a party, and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby and, to the best knowledge of Agency, comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and governmental regulations. There are no writs, injunctions, order or decrees of any court or governmental body which would be violated by Agency's entering into or performing its obligations under this Agreement. (iv) This Agreement is, and all agreements, instruments and documents to be executed by Agency pursuant to this Agreement shall, at such time as they are required to be executed hereunder, be duly executed by Agency, and each such agreement is, or shall be at such time as it is required to be executed hereunder, valid and legally binding upon Agency and enforceable in accordance with its terms, and the execution and delivery thereof shall not, with due notice or the passage of time, constitute a default under or violate the terms of any indenture, agreement or other instrument to which Agency is a party. (vi) Agency understands, agrees and acknowledges that it is purchasing the Property in "as-is/where-is" condition. District has not made and will not make, either expressly or implied, any representations or warranties concerning the physical or environmental condition of the Property, or its fitness for any particular use or purpose. Agency represents and warrants that prior to the Close of Escrow, Agency will have had the opportunity to make and will have made such an investigation and inspection of all aspects of the condition of the Property as it has deemed necessary or appropriate, including, but not limited to soils and the P6402\0001\840647.4 Property's compliance or non-compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances (including Environmental Laws as hereinafter defined) and the existence or non-existence of Hazardous Substances on, in or under the Property. Agency further represents and warrants that in purchasing the Property, Agency is relying solely upon its own inspections and investigations in proceeding with this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement the term "Environmental Laws" shall mean all federal, state and local laws, rules, orders, regulations, statutes, ordinances, codes, decrees, or requirements of any government authority regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning any Hazardous Substance (as later defined), or pertaining to occupational health or industrial hygiene (and only to the extent that the occupational health or industrial hygiene laws, ordinances, or regulations relate to Hazardous Substances on, under, or about the Property), as now or may at any later time be in effect, including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) [42 USCS §§ 9601 et seq.]; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) [42 USCS §§6901 et seq.]; the Clean Water Act [42 USCS §§7401 et seq.]; the Safe Drinking Water Act, also known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) [33 USCS §§1251 et seq.]; the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) [15 USCS §§2601 et seq.]; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) [49 USCS §§1801 et seq.]; the Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act [7 USCS §§136 et seq.]; the Super -fluid Amendments and Reauthorization Act [41 USCS §§6901 et seq.]; the Clean Air Act [42 USCS §§ 7401 et seq.]; the Safe Drinking Water Act [42 USCS §§ 300f et seq.;] the Solid Waste Disposal Act [42 USCS §§ 6901 et seq.]; the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act [30 USCS §§ 1201. et seq.]; the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act [42 USCS §§ 11001 et seq.]; the Occupational Safety and Health Act [29 USCS §§ 655 and 657]; the California Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Act [H&S C §§ 25280 et seq.]; the California Hazardous Substances Account Act [H&S C §§25300 et seq.]; the California Hazardous Waste Control Act [H&S C §§25100 et seq.]; the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act [H&S C §§ 24249.5 et seq.]; the Porter -Cologne Water Quality Act (Wat C §§ 13000 et seq.] together with any amendments of or regulations promulgated under the statutes cited above and any other federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, or regulation now in effect or later enacted that pertains to occupational health or industrial hygiene (and only to the extent that the occupational health or industrial hygiene laws, ordinances, or regulations relate to Hazardous Substances on, under, or about the Property), or the regulation or protection of the environment, including ambient air, soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, or land use. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Hazardous Substances" shall include, without limitation, petroleum or refined petroleum products, flammable explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, substances described in Civil Code Section 2929.5(e)(2), as it now exists or as subsequently amended, those substances included within the definitions of hazardous substance, hazardous waste, hazardous material, toxic substance, solid waste or pollutant or contaminant in CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, HMTA or under any other Environmental Law, pollutants, contaminants, hazardous wastes, toxic substances or related materials. (vii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions, Agency acknowledges that District has not made and will not make any representations or warranties concerning the Property's compliance or non-compliance with Environmental Law or the existence or non-existence of Hazardous Substances in relation to the Property or otherwise. P6402\0001\840647.4 (b) District makes the following representations to Agency, all of which shall be true as of the date hereof and as of the Close of Escrow and which shall survive the Close of Escrow and delivery of the Deed: (i) District is a county water district established and existing pursuant to California Water Code §§ 34000 et seq. (ii) District has the full legal power, right and authority to: (A) enter into and sign this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein; (B) consummate the transactions contemplated herein; (C) take any steps or actions contemplated hereby; and (D) perform its obligations hereunder. (iii) District is the owner in fee simple of the Property. (iv) All requisite action has been taken by District and all requisite consents have been obtained in connection with entering into this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein to which District is a party, and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby and, to the best knowledge of District, comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and governmental regulations. There are no writs, injunctions, order or decrees of any court or governmental body which would be violated by District's entering into or performing its obligations under this Agreement. (v) This Agreement is, and all agreements, instruments and documents to be executed by District pursuant to this Agreement shall, at such time as they are required to be executed hereunder, be duly executed by District, and each such agreement is, or shall be at such time as it is required to be executed hereunder, valid and legally binding upon District and enforceable in accordance with its terms, and the execution and delivery thereof shall not, with due notice or the passage of time, constitute a default under or violate the terms of any indenture, agreement or other instrument to which District is a party. (vi) At the Closing, there will be no agreements (whether oral or written), affecting or relating to the right of any party regarding possession of the Property, or any portion thereof, which are obligations which will affect the Property or any portion thereof subsequent to the recordation of the Deed except for the Permitted Exceptions. (vii) The District covenants and agrees that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, during the Option Term the District will not materially alter the physical characteristics or condition of the Property or construct, or permit the construction of, any improvements thereon without the prior written approval of the Agency, which approval may be withheld in the reasonable discretion of the Agency; provided that District may grade the Property and remove trees therefrom without the prior written approval of the Agency. 6. CONDITIONS (a) In addition to the conditions provided in other provisions of this Agreement, the following shall be conditions precedent to District's obligation to consummate the transaction contemplated herein: P6402\0001 \ 840647.4 terms. described in Section 7. (i) The Agreement shall not have terminated in accordance with its (ii) Agency shall have delivered to the Escrow Agent the items (iii) The representations and warranties of the Agency stated in this Agreement shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Closing Date. (iv) The Agency shall have performed, observed and complied with all of the covenants, agreements, obligations and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, observed and complied with by it by the Closing Date. The conditions set forth in this Section 6(a) are solely for the benefit of District and may be waived only by District. District shall, at all times prior to the termination of this Agreement, have the right to waive any of these conditions; provided that such waiver is in writing. In the event that the conditions are not satisfied or waived by the District, in writing, on or before the Closing both Parties shall be released from any liabilities or obligations under this Agreement, other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof. Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel escrow and return any documents provided to it by the other Party. (b) In addition to the conditions provided in other provisions of this Agreement, the following shall be conditions precedent to Agency's obligation to consummate the purchase and sale transaction contemplated herein: (i) the Agreement shall not have terminated in accordance with its terms. (ii) Title Company shall stand ready to issue, at the Closing, a CLTA Standard Owners Policy of Title Insurance ("Title Policy") for the Property together with endorsements reasonably requested by Agency, with liability equal to the purchase price, subject only to (A) the Permitted Exceptions; (B) the standard printed exceptions and condition in the Title Policy; and (C) the general and special taxes and assessments not then delinquent and a lien, if any, for current real property taxes for the fiscal year in effect at the time of the Closing. Agency, if it so desires, may obtain an ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance, provided, Agency pays the difference in cost between the CLTA Standard Form Policy and the ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance and the issuance of the ALTA Extended Coverage Policy of Title Insurance does not extend the Close of Escrow. (iii) District shall have delivered to the Escrow Agent the items described in Section 8. (iv) The representations and warranties of the District stated in this Agreement shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Closing Date. P6402\0001\840647.4 (v) The District shall have performed, observed and complied with all of the covenants, agreements, obligations and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, observed and complied with by it by the Closing Date. (vi) There shall have been no material adverse change in the condition of the Property between the expiration date of the Due Diligence Period and the Closing Date, normal wear and tear excepted. The conditions set forth in this Section 6(b) are solely for the benefit of Agency and may be waived only by Agency. Agency shall, at all times prior to the termination of this Agreement, have the right to waive any of these conditions; provided that such waiver is in writing. In the event that the conditions are not satisfied or waived by the Agency, in writing, on or before the Closing both Parties shall be released from any liabilities or obligations under this Agreement, other than those which are intended to survive such termination by the express terms hereof. Upon such termination, each Party shall promptly take any and all actions necessary to cancel escrow and retum any documents provided to it by the other Party. 7. AGENCY'S CLOSING DELIVERIES At least one (1) business day prior to the Closing, Agency shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Escrow Agent the following: (a) The Purchase Price together with such other sums as Escrow Agent shall require to pay Agency's share of the closing costs, prorations and adjustments set forth herein, in immediately available funds. (b) Any other documents, instruments or agreements reasonably necessary to effectuate the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 8. DISTRICT'S CLOSING DELIVERIES At least one (1) business day prior to the Closing District shall deliver to Escrow Agent: (a) A deed in the form and content as set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Deed"). (b) Certificate of Non -Foreign Status. (c) A properly executed California form 590 or other evidence sufficient to establish that District is not required to withhold any portion of the Purchase Price pursuant to sections 18805 and 26131 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. (d) Any other documents, instruments or agreements reasonably necessary to effectuate the transaction as contemplated by this Agreement. P6402\0001 \ 840647.4 9. TAXES At or prior to the Closing, the District shall pay, if not previously paid, any real property taxes and assessments due to the Closing on the Property. 10. CLOSING The transaction contemplated herein shall occur (the "Closing," "Closing Date" or "Close of Escrow") on a date to be agreed upon by the Parties, but in no event later than ninety (90) days after the exercise of the Option by Agency, unless such date is extended pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement. 11. CLOSING COSTS (a) Agency shall pay fifty percent (50%) of all escrow and closing costs. (b) District shall pay the premium for the Title Policy equal to the amount of a CLTA standard coverage owner's policy and fifty percent (50%) of all escrow and closing costs. 13. BROKER'S COMMISSION District represents and warrants to Agency that it has not entered into any agreement under which a brokerage commission, finder's fee or other compensation due or payable with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby. Agency represents and warrants to District that it has not entered into any agreement under which a brokerage commission, finder's fee or other compensation would be due or payable with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby. Each Party hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from Costs incurred by such Party by reason of any breach or inaccuracy of the representations and warranties contained in this Section 13. The provisions of Section 13 shall survive the Closing. 14. ESCROW (a) Within five (5) business days after the exercise of the Option, Agency and District each shall deposit a counterpart original of this Agreement executed by such Party (or either of them shall deposit a counterpart executed by both Agency and District) with such escrow company as shall be agreed to by the Parties ("Escrow Agent"). This Agreement, together with such further instructions, if any, as the Parties shall provide to Escrow Agent by written agreement, shall constitute the escrow instructions. If any requirements relating to the duties or obligations of Escrow Agent hereunder are not acceptable to Escrow Agent, or if Escrow Agent requires additional instructions, the Parties hereto agree to make such deletions, substitutions and additions hereto as counsel for Agency and District shall mutually approve, which additional instructions shall not substantially alter the terms of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided therein. (b) Agency shall make its deposits into escrow in accordance with Section 7. District shall make its deposits into escrow in accordance with Section 8. Escrow Agent is hereby authorized to close the escrow only if and when: (i) Escrow Agent has received all items P6402\0001 \ 840647.4 to be delivered by Agency and District pursuant to Sections 7 and 8; and (ii) Title Company can and will issue the Title Policy concurrently with the Closing. (c) Provided that Escrow Agent shall not have received written notice in a timely manner from Agency or District of the failure of any condition to the Closing or of the termination of the escrow, and if and when Agency and District have deposited into the escrow the matters required by this Agreement and Title Company can and will issue the Title Policy concurrently with the Closing, Escrow Agent shall: (i) Deliver to District: the Purchase Price after satisfying the closing costs, prorations and adjustments to be paid by District; and (ii) Deliver to Agency: (A) the Deed by causing it to be recorded in the Official Records of the Office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, Califomia; and immediately upon recording, delivering to Agency a conformed copy of the Deed; (B) California form 590; (C) the Certificate of Non -Foreign Status; (D) deliver the Title Policy issued by Title Company to Agency. 15. GENERAL PROVISIONS (a) Each individual and entity executing this Agreement hereby represents and warrants that he or she has the capacity set forth on the signature pages hereof with full power and authority to bind the Party on whose behalf he or she is executing this Agreement to the terms hereof. (b) This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the matters contained in this Agreement. Any waiver, modification, consent or acquiescence with respect to any provision of this Agreement shall be set forth in writing and duly executed by or in behalf of the Party to be bound thereby. No waiver by any Party of any breach hereunder shall be deethed a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. (c) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The signature page of any counterpart may be detached therefrom without impairing the legal effect of the signatures(s) thereon provided such signature page is attached to any other counterpart identical thereto except having additional signature pages executed by other Parties to this Agreement attached hereto. (d) Time is of the essence in the performance of and compliance with each of the provisions and conditions of this Agreement. (e) Any communication, notice or demand of any kind whatsoever which either Party may be required or may desire to give to or serve upon the other shall be in writing and delivered by personal service (including express or courier service), by electronic communication, whether by telex, telegram or telecopying (if confirmed in writing sent by P6402 \ 0001 \ 840647.4 registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested), or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: Agency: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert CA 92260 Telephone: 760- 346-0611 Facsimile: 760-346-0571 Attention: Executive Director District: Coachella Valley Water District P.O. Box 1058 Avenue 52 and Highway 111 Coachella CA 92236 Telephone: 760-398-2651 Facsimile: 760-398-3711 Attention: General Manager/Chief Engineer The Parties may use such other address as either party may from time to time specify in writing to the other Party. Any notice shall be effective only upon delivery. (f) The Parties agree to execute such instructions to Escrow Agent and such other instruments and to do such further acts as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. (g) Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be valid under applicable Iaw, but, if any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or prohibited thereunder, such invalidity or prohibition shall be construed as if such invalid or prohibited provision had not been inserted herein and shall not affect the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement. (h) The language in all parts of this Agreement shall be in all cases construed simply according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any of the Parties hereto. Section headings of this Agreement are solely for convenience of reference and shall not govern the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement. References to "Sections" are to Sections of this Agreement, unless otherwise specifically provided. (i) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. (j) If any action is brought by either Party against the other Party, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the other Party reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense of such action. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "attorneys' fees" or "attorneys' fees and costs" shall mean the fees and expenses of counsel to the Parties hereto, which may include printing, photostating, duplicating and other expenses, air freight charges, and fees billed for law clerks, paralegals and other persons not admitted to the bar but performing services under the supervision of an attorney. P6402 \ 0001 \ 840647.4 (k) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to make the Parties hereto partners or joint venturers, or to render either Party liable for any of the debts or obligations of the other. (1) This Agreement, or a memorandum thereof, shall not be recorded or filed in the public land or other public records of any jurisdiction by either Party and any attempt to do so may be treated by the other Party as a breach of this Agreement. (m) Neither Party shall assign its rights nor delegate its obligations hereunder without obtaining the other Party's prior written consent, which may be withheld in such Party's sole discretion. In no event shall any assignment relieve a Party from its obligations under this Agreement. Any other purported or attempted assignment or delegation without obtaining a Party's prior written consent shall be void and of no effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agency may assign this Agreement, and all of its rights and obligations hereunder, to the City of Palm Desert without the prior consent of the District, but with concurrent notice of the assignment to District. (n) Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in subsection (m) hereof, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefits of the heirs, successors and assigns of the Parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written. AGENCY: PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic By Name Its ATTEST: Secretary P6402\0001\840647.4 DISTRICT: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California By Its P6402\0001\840647.4 EXHIBIT "E" TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AGENCY DEED Coachella Valley Water District P.O. Box 1058 Avenue 52 and Highway 111 Coachella, California 92236 Attn: General ManagerlChief Engineer (This document is exempt from payment of a recording fee pursuant to Government Code Section 27383, and from payment of a documentary transfer tax pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11922) GRANT DEED For valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (herein called "Grantor"), a public body, corporate and politic, of the State of California, acting to carry out the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area (herein called "Redevelopment Plan"), under the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California, hereby grants to THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California (herein called "Grantee"), the real property (the "Site") legally described in the document labeled Exhibit A. attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 1. The Site is conveyed subject to the Redevelopment Plan and pursuant to that certain Disposition and Development Agreement (the "DDA") entered into by and between Grantor and Grantee and dated as of October _ , 2005. Grantee covenants and agrees for itself and its successors and assigns to use the Site, the Redevelopment Plan and this Deed. The Site is also conveyed subject to all matters of record and other matters approved by the Grantee pursuant to the DDA. 2. Grantee covenants by and for itself and any successors in interest that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Site, nor shall Grantee itself or any person claiming under or through it establish or permit any such P6402\0001 \840647.4 practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessee or vendees in the site. All deeds, leases or contracts made relative to the Site, the improvements thereon or any part thereof, shall contain or be subject to substantially the following nondiscrimination clauses: a. In deeds: "The grantee herein covenants by and for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the land herein conveyed, nor shall the grantee himself or herself or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessee, or vendees in the land herein conveyed. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land." b. In leases: "The lessee herein covenants by and for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through him or her, and this lease is made and accepted upon and subject to the following conditions: "That there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons, on account of race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the land herein leased, nor shall the lessee himself or herself, or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessee, subtenants or vendees in the land herein leased." c. In contracts: "There shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the land, nor shall the transferee himself or herself, or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use, or occupancy of tenants, lessees, sublessee, subtenants or vendees in the land." 3. The covenants contained in paragraphs I and 2 of this Deed shall be binding for the benefit of Grantor, its successors, assigns and the City of Palm Desert against any successor in interest to the Site or any part thereof, and such covenants shall run in favor of the Grantor and such aforementioned parties of the entire period during which such covenants shall be in force and effect, without regard to whether the Grantor is or remains an owner of any land or interest therein to which such covenants relate. Grantor and such aforementioned parties, in the event of any breach of any such covenants, shall have the right to exercise all of the rights P6402100011840647.4 G-37 and remedies, and to maintain any actions at law or suits in equity or other proper proceedings to enforce the curing of such breach. The covenants contained in this Deed shall be for the benefit of and shall be enforceable only by the Grantor, its successors and such aforementioned parties. 4. The covenants contained in this Deed shall be construed as covenants running with the land and not as conditions which might result in forfeiture of title. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor and Grantee have caused this instrument to be executed on their behalf by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, this day of , 2005. "GRANTOR" PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic By: Name: Title: ATTEST: Secretary The provisions of this Deed are hereby approved and accepted. "GRANTEE" COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California By: Name: Its: P6402\38\840647.4 G-3 State of California )ss County of Riverside On , 200_, before me, personally appeared personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal. State of California ) ss County of Riverside Signature of Notary On , 200, before me, personally appeared personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal. P6402\0001\840647.39 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION P6402\0001\840647.40 CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE (California Government Code Section 27281) This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by that certain grant deed dated as of , executed by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency in favor of the Coachella Valley Water District is hereby accepted by the undersigned officer on behalf of the Coachella Valley Water District pursuant to the authority conferred by Resolution No. of the Coachella Valley Water District adopted on , and the grantee consents to the recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer. Dated as of: Name: Title: ATTEST: District Secretary P6402\0001\840647.41 G-7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE On , before me, ,a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public in and for the State of California P6402\0001\840647.4 EXHIBIT "E" RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND AFTER RECORDATION, MAIL TO: Coachella Valley Water District P.O. Box 1058 Avenue 52 and Highway 111 Coachella, California 92236 Attn: General Manager/Chief Engineer (This document is exempt from payment of a recording fee pursuant to Government Code Section 27383, and from payment of a documentary transfer tax pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 11922) GRANT DEED For valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (herein called "Grantor"), a public body, corporate and politic, of the State of California, acting to carry out the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area (herein called "Redevelopment Plan"), under the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California, hereby grants to THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California (herein called "Grantee"), the real property (the "Site") legally described in the document labeled Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 3. The Site is conveyed subject to the Redevelopment Plan and pursuant to that certain Disposition and Development Agreement (the "DDA") entered into by and between Grantor and Grantee and dated as of October _ , 2005. Grantee covenants and agrees for itself and its successors and assigns to use the Site, the Redevelopment PIan and this Deed. The Site is also conveyed subject to all matters of record and other matters approved by the Grantee pursuant to the DDA. 4. Grantee covenants by and for itself and any successors in interest that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the Site, nor shall Grantee itself or any person claiming under or through it establish or permit any such P6402\0001 \840647.4 practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessee or vendees in the site. All deeds, leases or contracts made relative to the Site, the improvements thereon or any part thereof, shall contain or be subject to substantially the following nondiscrimination clauses: d. In deeds: "The grantee herein covenants by and for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the land herein conveyed, nor shall the grantee himself or herself or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessee, or vendees in the land herein conveyed. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land." e. In leases: "The lessee herein covenants by and for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through him or her, and this lease is made and accepted upon and subject to the following conditions: "That there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons, on account of race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, in the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the land herein leased, nor shall the lessee himself or herself, or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessee, subtenants or vendees in the land herein leased." f. In contracts: "There shall be no discrimination against or segregation of any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of the land, nor shall the transferee himself or herself, or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use, or occupancy of tenants, lessees, sublessee, subtenants or vendees in the land." 3. The covenants contained in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Deed shall be binding for the benefit of Grantor, its successors, assigns and the City of Palm Desert against any successor in interest to the Site or any part thereof, and such covenants shall run in favor of the Grantor and such aforementioned parties of the entire period during which such covenants shall be in force and effect, without regard to whether the Grantor is or remains an owner of any land or interest therein to which such covenants relate. Grantor and such aforementioned parties, in the event of any breach of any such covenants, shall have the right to exercise all of the rights P640210001 \840647.4 and remedies, and to maintain any actions at law or suits in equity or other proper proceedings to enforce the curing of such breach. The covenants contained in this Deed shall be for the benefit of and shall be enforceable only by the Grantor, its successors and such aforementioned parties. 4. The covenants contained in this Deed shall be construed as covenants running with the land and not as conditions which might result in forfeiture of title. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor and Grantee have caused this instrument to be executed on their behalf by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, this day of , 2005. "GRANTOR" PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic By: Name: Title: ATTEST: Secretary The provisions of this Deed are hereby approved and accepted. "GRANTEE" COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California By: P6402\0001 \ 840647.45 CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE (California Government Code Section 27281) This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by that certain grant deed dated as of , executed by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency in favor of the Coachella Valley Water District is hereby accepted by the undersigned officer on behalf of the Coachella Valley Water District pursuant to the authority conferred by Resolution No. of the Coachella Valley Water District adopted on , and the grantee consents to the recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer. Dated as of: Name: Title: ATTEST: District Secretary P6402\0001\840647.48 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE On before me, , a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public in and for the State of California P6402\49\840647.4 EXHIBIT "F' TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND AFTER RECORDATION, MAIL TO: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, California 92260 Attn: Executive Director APN: Recording Fee: Exempt Pursuant to Government Code § 27383 Documentary Transfer Tax: Exempt Pursuant to Revenue & Taxation Code § 11922 GRANT DEED For a valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency, grants to PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body corporate and politic, that certain real property located in the County of Riverside, State of California, and more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein ("Property"). The transfer of the Property is subject to: (1) covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, reservations and rights -of -way that are appurtenant and of record; and (2) current real property taxes and unpaid general and special bonds or assessments. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Grant Deed as of the day and year indicated. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency By Name Its P6402\50\840647.4 CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the Grant Deed dated , 2005 executed by Coachella Valley Water District in favor of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, a public body corporate and politic is hereby accepted by the undersigned duly appointed officer or agent, on behalf of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency pursuant to authority conferred by Resolution No. of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency adopted on and the grantee consents to the recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer or agent. Dated: PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a body corporate and politic By Name Title ATTEST: Agency Secretary P6402\00011840647.4 • ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE On , before me, , a Notary Public in and for the State of California, personally appeared , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public in and for the State of California (SEAL) P6402152\840647.4 EXHIBIT "G" TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF OPTION Recording requested by and after recording return to: Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Attn: Executive Director SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDERS USE MEMORANDUM OF OPTION THIS MEMORANDUM OF OPTION (this "Memorandum") is dated as of , 2005, by and between COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California ("Owner") and the PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic ("Optionee"). 1. Owner and Optionee have entered into an Option Agreement (the "Option Agreement") dated as of the date hereof. Owner hereby grants to Optionee an exclusive option (the "Option") to purchase the property described in Exhibit A attached hereto any by this reference incorporated herein (the "Property"), all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Option Agreement. 2. The last day on which Optionee may exercise the Option under the Option Agreement is , 2015 (the "Termination Date"). On the Termination Date the Option and the Option Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect and the Property shall no longer be subject to any lien, claim, encumbrance or other cloud on title created thereby or by this Memorandum. 3. Owner and Optionee desire to record this Memorandum in order that third parties may have notice of the existence of the Option Agreement. 4. In the event of a conflict between this Memorandum and any of the terms and conditions of the Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Option Agreement shall P6402 \ 54 \ 840647.4 1-1 govern and nothing herein contained shall be construed to be a modification of or amendment to any of such terms and conditions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Memorandum to be executed as of the date first above written for the purpose of providing an instrument for recording. "Owner" COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California By: Name: Title: "Optionee" PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body, corporate and politic By: Name: Title: ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: OWNER COUNSEL: By: Name: Title: OPTIONEE COUNSEL: By: Name: Title: P6402100011840647.4 I-4 STATE OF ) ss. COUNTY OF On the day of , in the year , before me, , personally appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public [NOTARIAL SEAL] STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ) On the day of , in the year , before me, , personally appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness my hand and official seal. INTntary Pub1ir [NOTARIAL SEAL] P64021561840647.4 1-3 Exhibit "A" Legal Descrintion of Pronertv P6402100011840647.4 1-4 CITY OF PALM DESERT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 33433 of the Califomia Health and Safety Code. You are hereby notified that on Thursday, in the City of Palm Desert, Council Chambers, at the Palm Desert City Hall located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, a public hearing will be conducted jointly by the Palm Desert City Council ("City") and the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency ("Agency"). At that public hearing the City and the Agency will consider a proposed Disposition and Development Agreement ("Agreement") for the conveyance of property located at the Southeast comer of Beacon Hill Drive and Hovley Lane (Palm Desert, CA). Pursuant to the provisions of Section 33433 of the California Health and Safety Code, a summary report has been prepared regarding various matters related to the Agreement. Copies of the summary report and the Agreement are available for public review and copying at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert during regular business hours. 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