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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-09 87-99 ORDER8]-99
Introduced by Councilor Frankel, March 9, 198
Ji CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) G)riiOro ...,Authorizing Execution of Option Agreement
with Haymarket Associates - Urban Renewal Parcel B-8 ___
By ape Cies Casual of City of Bazaar:
TEAT the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed, an
behalf of the City of Bangor, to execute an Option Agreement,a
copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, with
Haymarket Associates for the purchase and redevelopment of
Kenduskeeg Stream Urban Renewal Project Disposition Parcel B-8.
In MV Council March 9.1989. R o9 E R
Passed
Title,
a.
Jerk
&""''— Aut mizing E mtlon of Option
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Ageem m with Haymarket Associates
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Urban removal parcel B — 8 -
lnntro�dnuced and filed by
Councilmen
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OPTION AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE. OF
URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL B-8
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 1987,
by and between the CITY OF BANGOR, a municipal corporation located in
the County of Penobscot, State of Maine (hereinafter "CITY"), and
HAYMARKET ASSOCIATES, a Joint Venture having a place of business in
Bangor, County Of Penobscot, State Of Maine (hereinafter "DEVELOPER").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the CITY has received the DEVELOPER'S proposal for the
development of the real property known as Kenduskeag Stream Urban
Renewal Disposition Parcel B-8, located adjacent t0 Hammond Street and
the Kenduskeag Stream in Bangor (hereinafter "the Premises'), being
approximately 7,840 square feet, and being me particularly
identified On Exhibit A attached hereto and
or
herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, r accordance with its Development Plan, the CITY has
determined that the private development of the Premises in accordance
with the provisions of -this Option Agreement and the Development Plan
would best serve the interests Of the citizens Of the CITY: and
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the DEVELOPER'S proposal
will serve the interests of the citizens Of Bangor;
INOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the $ 156.80 paid to the
CITY by the DEVELOPER in accordance with Sect on�low and of the
mutual conditions and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as
follows:
Section A. GRANT
1. Grantof Option. The CITY grants and the DEVELOPER accepts
an exclusive option to purchase the Premises for development of a
street level parking deck and at grade parking below providing a total
of approximately 34 parking spaces in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this Option Agreement.The purchase price of the
Premises shall be $J, 840.00 , t0 be paid to CITY in cash or by
Certified or Bank Check at the time of closing on the sale of the
Premises, less any amounts paid by the DEVELOPER to the CITY pursuant
to this Option Agreement.
2. Term and Pric of Option. This Option Agreement shall
remin in effect from the date hereof until September 15, 1987. The
non-refundable option fee for this period is 5156.80 , wh ch shall
be paid to the CITY in cash or by Certified or Bank Check at the time
this Option Agreement is executed.
The City Council may extend this Option Agreement, upon the
DEVELOPER'S request, for a period not to exceed an additional six (6)
months. The fee for an extension, which shall be payable in full,
before or at the time the extension is executed, shall be $ 26.13
per month.
All option fees paid to the CITY under this Agreement shall
be applied towards the purchase price upon the conveyance of the
Premises to the DEVELOPER; provided, however, that the option fees
shall be forfeited to the CITY if the DEVELOPER does not purchase the
Premises in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agree-
ment.
During the term of this Option, the CITY shall have the
continuing right to operate the premises as a public parking lot.
3. Exercise of Option. To exercise its right to purchase the
Premises, the DEVELOPER shall so notify the CITY in writing before the
expiration of this Option Agreement and any extension thereof.
4. Conveyance And Evidence of Title. Within 30 days, o such
other time as [he parties may aq ree up [
on, of the CITY'$ receipt of the
DEVELOPER'S notice under Section A.3. above, the CITY shall convey
good and clear marketable title, free and clear of all liens and en-
cumbrances, to the Premises to the DEVELOPER by Municipal Quitclaim
Deed, subject however to the conditions, restrictions, and covenants
contained in Sections B. and C. below. Within 30 days of the date of
this Option Agreement, or such Other time as the parties may agree,
the CITY will furnish to the DEVELOPER evidence Of its title in the
form of an abstract of title prepared in accordance with the Maine
Title Standards, Or a title insurance commitment issued by a title
insurance company, licensed to do business in the State of Maine, that
it will issue a title insurance policy insuring marketable title. In
that a portion Of the Premises consists of property the CITY'S acqui-
sition of which predates the CITY'S Urban Renewal acquisitions, the
CITY agrees to use reasonable efforts to determine the source of title
to the Premises. If the CITY is unable to tender marketable title
after using such reasonable efforts, the CITY shall refund to the
DEVELOPER the tees paid under this Option Agreement, if the DEVELOPER
s0 requests, or the DEVELOPER may choose t0 accept the CITY'S MuniC-
ipal Quitclaim Deed, in which case the DEVELOPER shall assume any
risks associated with the title. In no event shall the CITY'S obli-
gations to tender marketable title, and to as reasonable efforts to
determine the source of title, extend beyondthe term of this option
and any duly executed extension thereof as set forth in Section A.S.
above.
5. Right f Entry. During the option period the DEVELOPER
shall have the riglicr, ogon reasonable notice to and consent
ent by the City
Engineer, to enter upon the Premises with persons andmachines for the
preparation of feasibility studies and construction plans. Such entry
shall be at DEVELOPER'S sole risk and expense, and the DEVELOPER
covenants and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the CITY harmless
from any claims for personal injury or property damage suffered by
reason of entry upon the Premises by DEVELOPER, its agents or employ-
ees, or anyone acting on the DEVELOPER'S behalf. Prior to any entry
hereunder, the DEVELOPER shall first obtain liability insurance for
this purpose in such amount(s) of coverage satisfactory to rCITY with
the CITY a n additional named insured, and shall provide the CITY
with written evidence thereof. All work shall be done in a
manner
that causes the least possible disturbance to the Premises, and the
DEVELOPER covenants and agrees that the exercise of its rights under
this paragraph shall be done in a workmanlike manner and that DEVEL-
OPER shall repair any damage to the Premises resulting from the
exercise of these rights.
Section B. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE CITY'S CONVEYANCE OF THE
PREMISES TO THE DEVELOPER
Before the CITY'S conveyance of the Premises the DEVELOPER shall
complete the following:
1. Submission of Plans. The development and use of the
Premises aslncorpo�the DEVELOPER'S final plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the scope of development described in
Section A.1, above and the DEVELOPER'S presentation to the CITY'S
Design Review and Site.Plan Review Committee (hereinafter "Committee")
on March 4 1987, and plans entitled D-8 Parking Structure
prepared by Webster-Baldwin-Rohman-Dav-
Czarniechi, PA, dated March 4, 1987 copies of which plans are
n file in the office of the Department of Planning and Comunity
Development, City 'Hall, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.
Any development and use of the Premises shall comply with
the Codes and Ordinances of the City of Bangor.
All terms used in this paragraph shall be defined in
accordance with the provisions of the zoning Ordinance of the City Of
Bangor and any applicable amendments thereto or replacements thereof.
No later than June 5, 1987 , the DEVELOPER shall meet
with the Committee and su m tborits approval preliminary plans as
specified in Section C, Paragraph 1 of City Council Order No. 83-123,
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated
herein by reference. If the Committee deems revisions to the prelim-
inary Plans to be necessary or appropriate, the plans must be so
revised and submitted to the Committee for its approval no later than
July 5, 1987
NO later than August 5, 1987 , the DEVELOPER shall
set with the Committee and submit for its approval final plans and
related drawings, specifications, and documents in the farm specified
in Section C, Paragraph 2 of City Council No. 83-123. If the Commit-
tee deems revisions to the final plans to be necessary or appropriate,
the plans must be so revised and submitted to the Committee for its
approval no later than August 25, 1987
2. Amendment to Final Plans. If the DEVELOPER desires to make
any substantial alterations n the final plans after their approval by
the Committee, the DEVELOPER shall submit the proposed change in
writing to the Committee for its approval. If the final plans, a
modified by the proposed change, still conform to the requirements of
Section 8.1, hereof, the Committee shall not unreasonably withhold
approval of the proposed change. The Committee shall either approve
or disapprove the proposed change within ten (30) days after its
submission and notify the DEVELOPER of its decision.
3. Construction Progxese Schedule. Concurrently with the
submission of the final plans, the DEVELOPER shall submit a construc-
tion progress schedule to the Committee for its approval. The prog-
ress schedule shall provide for the commencement of construction
within three (3) months after closing and completion of construction
within eighteen (18) months from the commencement of construction, or
such later data as the Committee may approve.
4. Evidence Of Fi ancln . The DEVELOPER shall provide the
CITY with written, legally
by
nd mg commitments, in a form satisfactory
to the Committee, from acceptable lending institutions or governmental
agencies for both interim construction financing and long-term
financing of the total proposed development ast is detailed in the
plan referred to and approved under Section B.I.Band 8.2. above.
The commitments shall include, in a form approved by the City
Solicitor, direct guarantees to the CITY, by the lending institutions
or governmental agencies, that the construction will be completed in
accordance with the final plans in the event the DEVELOPER is unable
to perform the construction.
S. Construction Contract. The DEVELOPER shall provide the
CITY with a certificate executed by the DEVELOPER and its general
contractor, if any, for construction of the total development certi-
fying to the existence of such a contract for development in accor-
dance with the provisions of Section 8.1., 8.2., and 8.3. above
6. Performance Bond. If the DEVELOPER retains a general
contractor, The DEVELOPER or the DEVELOPER'S general contractor shall
Post with the CITY both a performance bond and a labor and material
payment bond issued by a corporate surety licensed to do business in
the State of Maine, each in a penal sum equal to the total estimated
cost of the total proposed development, to secure performance of the
obligations contained in Sections B.1., B:2., and B.3. above. The
DEVELOPER or the DEVELOPER'S general contractor shall submit to the
CITY a copy of the bonds and written evidence of payment of the
required premiums. The bonds must remain in effect until the CITY'S
issuance of the Certificate of Completion under Section C.12. below.
In lieu Of .the above referred -to bond, the DEVELOPRR may,
at its option, name the CITY as an additional obligee on the bond
posted by the general contractor with the DEVELOPER.
If the DEVELOPER acts as its own contractor and does not
retain a general contractor, the CITY shall not require the DEVELOPER
to post a performance bond.
7. Permit Requirement. DEVELOPER shall obtain, and shall
provide sa[isfactory�thereof to the CITY, every permit,
license, and governmental approval necessary for commencement and
completion of the development including, not limited to, Bangor
Planning Board approval if required.
8. Publicpisclosu re. I£ requested by CITY, DEVELOPER shall
submit "Retlevelopar's Stateme of for Public Disclosure" and 'Redevel-
oper's Statement of Oualifications and Financial Responsibility' [BUD
Form 6004 (9-69)1.
Section C. CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT TO THE CITY'S CONVEYANCE OF
THE PREMISES TO THE DEVELOPER
Except as otherwise specified herein, the following express
conditions, covenants, and restrictions shall be expressly incorpo-
rated into the CITY'S Deed to the DEVELOPER, and shall run,with the
lana:
1. Deed Covenants. It is intended and agreed, and the Deed
shall so expressly provide, that the express conditions, covenants,
and restrictions provided in Section C. hereof shall be covenants
running with the land" and that they shall be binding, to the fullest
extent permitted by law and equity, fon the benefit and in favor of,
and enforceable by, the CITY and any successor in interest to the
Premises or any part thereof for the time periods specifically pre-
scribed herein for each. None of the provisions and remedies below,
including the Reversion specified in Section C.10., shall be construed
so as to limit the DEVELOPER'S liability to the CITY for the DEVEL-
OPER'S breach of any of its obligations under this Option Agreement
and the Deed.
2. Use Restriction. The DEVELOPER agrees for itself, and
every successor in ante rest to the Premises, or any part thereof, and
the Deed shall contain express covenants on the part of the DEVELOPER
for itself, and its successors and assigns, that the Premises and any
improvements which may or may become located thereon shall be used,
constructed, developed, occupied and maintained in accordance with the
laws, ordinances, or regulations of the State of Maine and the City of
Bangor, as the same may now or hereafter be in effect. In the event
that both the State and the City have law(s) governing the a sub-
ject matter, DEVELOPER agrees that the Premises and any improvements
which may be or may become located thereon shall be governed by the
most restrictive of these law(s).
3. Anti -discrimination. The DEVELOPER agrees for itself, and
every successor i interest to the Premises, or any part thereof, and
the Deed shall contain express covenants On the part of the DEVELOPER
for itself, and its successors and assigns, that the DEVELOPER, and
its successors and assigns shall not discriminate upon the basis of
race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or physical handicap in the
sale, lease, or rental, or use or occupancy of the Premises or any
improvements thereon. This covenant shall r n perpetuity.This
covenant against discrimination shall be binding for the benefit and
in favor of, and enforceable by, the CITY and the United States of
America against the DEVELOPER and every successor in interest to the
Premises or any part thereof.
4. Prot T�axe2s. The DEVELOPER agrees for itself, and every
successor in nl rarest to the Premises, or any part thereof, and the
Deed shall contain express covenants on the part of the DEVELOPER for
itself, and its successors and assigns, that the Premises shall be
subject to all taxes andassessments as may be imposed by any govern-
mental authority upon the Premises and any buildings, structures, or
improvements which may be or may become located thereon. It is the
intent of the parties hereto, and DEVELOPER hereby agrees that it does
hereby waive, for itself and any successors i interest, all right or
privilege of exemption from municipal taxation of the Premises and any
buildings, structures, or improvements which may be or may become
located thereon, as may be available by reason of DEVELOPER'S or such
c
' legal status, or for any other reason whatsoever, and that
the City of Bangor, in its capacity as a taxing authority, may assess
all taxes as would otherwise be applicable to the Premises, buildings,
structures or improvements which may be or may become located thereon,
as if such exemption did not exist. DEVELOPER further agrees, for
itself and any successors in interest, to pay any assessments o
r
before the date upon which they become due and payable. The CITY
agrees that DEVELOPER, or its successors in interest, shall have the
right to contest the amount of such taxes or assessments in the manner
prescribed by law.
5. Subdivision Restriction. The DEVELOPER agrees for itself,
and every successormerest Co. the Premises, or any part thereof,
and the Deed shall contain express covenants
sants on the part of the DEVEL-
OPER for itself, and its a and assigns, that the Premises
shall not be subdivided without the CITY'S express written consent.
For the purpose of this paragraph, the following shall not be deemed
to constitute a subdivision:
a.. Development of the project by separate development
entities.
b. Development of the project as acondominium pursuant
to the Maine Condominium Act (33M.R.S.A. Sec. 1601-
101 at seg.).
b. Land Speculation Relit [icti On. The DEVELOPER represents and
agrees that its purchase of [ e�rem and its other undertakings
pursuant to this Option Agreement are and will be used for the purpose
of development of the Premises in accordance with Section B.I. above,
and not for speculation in land holdings. This covenant shall termi-
nate upon the CITY'S issuance of the Certificate of Completion under
Section C.12. below.
7. CITY'S Approval Of Transfer Prior to Completion. The
DEVELOPER recognizes that t�lcat ons ann�ty o£ the
DEVELOPER, and its principals or any successors in interest, are of
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particular concern to the CITY.The DEVELOPER further recognizes that
it is because ofrsuch qualifications and identity that the CITY is
entering into this Option Agreement and is willing to accept and rely
on the obligations of the DEVELOPER for the faithful performance of
all undertakings and covenants to be performed by the DEVELOPER.
Therefore, the DEVELOPER represents and agrees for itself, its succes-
sors and assigns, that, except only by way of security for the purpose
of obtaining financing necessary to enable the DEVELOPER or any
approved successor in interest to perform the obligations under
Section E hereof, the DEVELOPER has not made or created and, until the
CITY issues the Certificate of Completion under Section C.12. below,
will not make or create, or suffer to be made or created, any total o
partial sale, assignment, conveyance, lease, trust, power, or transfer
in any other mode or form, of, or with respect to, this Option Agree-
ment, the Premises, or any part thereof, or interest therein, nor
shall any contract Or agreement to do any of the Same be entered into
without the CITY'S prior written approval.
The CITY shall be entitled to require as conditions to any
such approval that:
a. Any proposed transferee shall have the qualifications
and financial responsibility, determined by the CITY
by written evidence submitted to it, to be necessary
and adequate to fulfill the obligations undertaken
under Section S. hereof;
b. Any proposed transferee, by instrument in writing
satisfactory to the CITY and in a form recordable i
the Penobscot Registry of Deeds, shall for itself and
its successors and as signs, and expressly for the
benefit of the CITY,have expressly assumed all of
the obligations of the DEVELOPER under this Option
Agreement and agreed to be subject to all of the
conditions and restrictions to which the DEVELOPER is
subject under Section C. hereof; and
C. The consideration payable for the transfer by the
transferee or on its behalf shall not exceed a
amount representing the actual Cost t0 the DEVELOPER
of the Premises and the improvements, if any, there-
tofore made thereon by it; the intent of this pro-
vision being to preclude assignment of the agreement,
r transfer of the Premises, for profit prior to the
CITY'S issuance of the Certificate of Completion
under Section C.12., and to provide that if any such
assignment or transfer is
made the CITY shall be
entitled to increase thepurchase price to the DEVEL-
OPER by the amount that the consideration payable for
the assignment or transfer is in excess of the amount
that may be authorized pursuant to this subparagraph
c. and such consideration shall, to the extent that
it is excess of the amount so authorized, belong
and forthwith be paid to the CITY.
The foregoing provisions of this Section C.7. notwithstand-
ing, the DEVELOPER may assign this Option Agreement and all rights and
duties herein, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, to a devel-
opment entity hereafter organized and qualified by DEVELOPER under the
laws of the State of Maine; provided, however, that DEVELOPER shall
retain an active involvement in the entity and the entity shall
assume, in writing satisfactory to the CITY, the obligation to
complete, in the manner provided for in this Option Agreement, the
contemplated improvements on the Premises. Furthermore, the entity
must submit evidence satisfactory to the CITY that it has the quali-
fications and financial responsibility necessary to perform such
obligation.
All covenants contained in this Section C.7. shall termi-
nate upon the CITY'S issuance of the Certificate of Completion under
Section C.12. below.
Mortgages Prior to Completion of Improvements
a. Prior to the completion of the improvements as cer-
tified by the CITY, neither the DEVELOPER nor any
successor in interest to the Premises or any part
thereof shall engage in any financing or any other
transaction creating any mortgage or any other
encumbrance or lien upon the Premises, whether by
express agreement or operation of law, or permit any
cumbrance or lien to be made onor attached to the
Premises, except for the purpose of obtaining funds
necessary for making improvements and additional
funds not to exceed the purchase price of the
Premises paid by the DEVELOPER to the CITY. The
DEVELOPER shall notify the CITY inadvance of any
mortgage financing it proposes to enter into with
respect to the Premises, and of any encumbrance or
lien that has been created on or attached to the
Premises, whether by voluntary act of the DEVELOPER
or otherwise.
b. The holder of any mortgage authorized by this Option
Agreement, including any such holder who obtains
title to the Premises or any part thereof as a result
of foreclosure proceedings or action in lieu thereof,
shall not be obligated by the provisions of this
Option Agreement to construct or complete the
improvements or to guarantee such construction o
completion. No covenant or any other provision in
any deed shall be construed so to obligate any such
holder. However, neither such holder nor its suc-
cessors or assigns shall be authorized to devote the
Premises or n
any part thereof to any uses, or to con-
struct
-
struct anyimprovements thereon, other than those
uses rimprovements provided or authorized in this
Option Agreement.
All covenants contained in this Section C.8. shall termi-
nate upon the CITY'S issuance of the Certificate of Completion under
Section C.12. below.
9. Notice of Default to Mortgagee.
a. Whenever the CITY shall deliver or make any notice or
demand to the DEVELOPER with respect to any breach or
default by the DEVELOPER in its obligations or cove -
ants under this Option Agreement, the CITY shall at
the same time deliver to each holder of record of any
mortgage authorized by this agreement a copy of such
notice or demand. Each such holder shall, insofar as
the rights of the CITY are concerned, have the right
at its option to cure such breach or default and to
add the cost thereof to the mortgage debt and the
lien of its mortgage. However, if the breach or
default is with respect to construction of the
improvements, such holder may not undertake o -
tinge the construction or completion of the improve-
ments beyond the extent necessary to conserve or
protect improvements or construction already made
without first having expressly assumed in writing the
obligations to the CITY to complete, in the manner
provided in this Option Agreement, the improvements
n the Premises or the part thereof to which the lien
r title of such holder relates, and having submitted
evidence satisfactory to the CITY that it has the
qualifications and financial responsibility necessary
to perform such obligation. Any such holder who
shall properly complete the improvements relating to
the Premises or applicable part thereof shall be
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entitled, upon .written request made to the CITY, to a
certification by the CITY to such effect in a manner
provided in Section C.12. of this Option Agreement.
Such certification shall, if so requested by such
holder, provide that any remedy of the CITY'S with
respect to revesting of title to the Premises because
of failure ofthe DEVELOPER to cure any default with
respect to the construction of the improvements o
other parts of parcels of the Premises, or because of
any other default in or breach of this Option Agree-
ment by the DEVELOPER, shall not apply to the part or
parcel of the Premises to which such certification
relates.
b. It after the DEVELOPER'S default antler this Option
Agreement, the holder of any mortgage on the Premises
r part thereof does not exercise the option to con-
struct or complete the improvements relating to the
Premises or part thereof covered by its mortgage o
to which it has obtained title within 60 days after
the holder has been notified of the default or under-
takes completion of the improvements but does not
complete construction within the period as agreed
Upon by the CITY and such holder, the CITY shall have
the option of paying to the holder the amount of the
mortgage debt and securing a assignment of such debt
and of the mortgage. It ownership of the Premises or
part thereof has vested in such holder by way of
foreclosure or action in lieu thereof, the CITY shall
be entitled, at its option, to a conveyance to it of
the Premises or part thereof upon payment to such
holder of a amount equal to the sum of the mortgage
debt at the an
of foreclosure or action to lieu
thereof less all appropriate credits, including those
resulting from collection and application of rentals
received during foreclosure proceedings; all expenses
withrespect to the foreclosure; the net expenses,
exclusive of general overhead, incurred by such
holder in and as a direct resulk of the subsequent
management of the Premises; the cost of any improve-
ments made by such holder; and an amount equivalent
to the interest that would have accrued on the
aggregate of such amounts had all such amounts become
part of the mortgage debt and such debt had continued
in existence until such acquisition by the CITY.
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C. In the event of the DEVELOPER'S default in its
obligations under any mortgage orother instrument
creating a encumbrance upon the Premises or part
thereof prior to completion of improvements, the CITY
may at its option cure such default or breach. In
such case the CITY shall be entitled, in addition to
and without limitation upon any other remedy to which
it shall be entitled by this option Agreement, oper-
ation of law, or otherwise, to reimbursement from the
DEVELOPER or successor In interest of all Costs and
expenses incurred by the CITY in curing such default
r breach, and to a lien upon the Premises or part
thereof to which the mortgage, encumbrance, or lien
relates, to secure such reimbursement.
d. For the purposes of this and other Paragraphs of this
Option Agreement, the term "holder' in reference to a
mortgage shall be deemed to include any insurer o
guarantor of any obligation or condition secured by
such mortgage, including but not limited to the
Federal Housing Commissioner, the Administrator of
Veterans Affairs, and any successor in office of
either such official.
All covenants contained in this Paragraph 9 shall terminate
upon the CITY'S issuance of the Certificate of Completion under
Section C.12. below.
10. Title Reversion Prior to Completion. In the event that
prior to the CITY'S issuance of the Certificate of Completion under
Section C.12. below:
a. The DEVELOPER, or its successor in interest or.
sign, shall default in or violate its obligations
with respect to the construction of the improvements
(including the nature and the dates for the beginning
and completion thereof), or shall abandon or sub-
stantially suspend construction work, and any such
default, violation, abandonment, or suspension is not
cured, ended, orremedied within three (3) months (or
x (6) months, if default is with respect to the
date for completion of the improvements) after
written demand by the CITY to do so, or
b. The DEVELOPER, or its successor in interest o
assign, shall fail to pay real estate taxes o
assessments on the Premises or any part thereof when
due, or shall place thereon any encumbrance or lien
unauthorized by Section C. hereof, or shall suffer
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The CITY shall have the right to institute such actions o
proceedings as it may deem desirable for effectuating the purposes of
this Section C.10. including also the right to execute and record or
file among the public land records in the office in which the Deed is
recorded a written declaration of the termination of all the right,
title and interest of the DEVELOPER, its successors in interest and
signs, in the Premises and the revesting of title in the CITY;
provided, however, that any delay by the CITY in instituting or pros-
ecuting any such actions or proceedings or otherwise asserting its
rights under Section C. hereof shall not operate aswaiver of such
rights or to deprive it of or limit such rights in any way.
The express conditions, covenants, and restrictions con-
tained in this Section C.10. shall terminate upon the CITY'S issuance
of the Certificate of Completion under Section 0.12. below.
11. Disposition Upon Reversion. Upon the revesting in the CITY
of title to the Prem sFes or -any thereof as provided in Section
C.10., the CITY shall in accordance with State law use its best
efforts to resell the Premises or part thereof, subject to any exist-
ing mortgage liens, as s n
and in such m as the CITY shall find
feasible and consistent with the objectives of developing the Premises
for retail or professional office use, to a qualified and responsible
party or parties, as determined by the CITY, who will assume the
obligation of making or completing the improvements or such other
improvements in their stead as shall be satisfactory to the CITY.
be applied: Upon the resale of the Premises, the proceeds thereof shall
a. First, to reimburse the CITY for: all costs and
expenses incurred by the CITY including but not
limited to salaries of personnel in connection with
the recapture, management, and resale of the Premises
or part thereof (but less any income derived by the
CITY from the Premises or part thereof); all taxes,
wiessments, water, sewer and other utility charges
th respect to the Premises or part thereof; any
payments made or necessary to be made to discharge
any encumbrances or liens existing on the Premises
or part thereof at the time of revesting of title
thereto in the CITY or to discharge or prevent from
attaching or being made any subsequent encumbrances
or liens due to obligations, defaults, or acts of the
DEVELOPER, its successors or assigns; any expendi-
tures made or obligations incurred with respect to
the making or
completion of the improvements or any
part thereof on the Premises or part thereof; and any
amounts otherwise owing to the CITY by the DEVELOPER
and its successor or assign; and
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D. Second, to reimburse the DEVELOPER, its SUCCeSSOr Or
assign, up to the amount equal to: (1) the sum of
the purchase price paid by it for the Premises or
part thereof and the cash actually invested by it in
making any of the improvements on the Premises or
part thereof; less (2) any gains or income withdrawn
or made by it.
The CITY shall retain as its property any balance remaining after such
reimbursement.
The express conditions, covenants, and restrictions con-
tained in this Section. C.11. shall terminate upon the CITY'S issuance
of the Certificate of Completion under Section C. 12. below.
12. Certificate of Com letion. Promptly after completion of
the improvements n accordance wit [he provisions of this Option
Agreement, the CITY will furnish the DEVELOPER with an appropriate
instrument so certifying. Such certification shall be in such form as
will enable it to be recorded in the Penobscot Registry of Deeds. The
CITY'S issuance of the Certificate of Completion will constitute con-
clusive proof of the satisfaction and termination of the express
conditions, covenants, and restrictions contained in Sections C.6.,
C.J., C.B., C.9en C.10., and C.11. above.
If the CITY shall refuse or fail to provide such certifi-
cation, the CITY shall, within thirty (30) days after written request
by the DEVELOPER, provide the DEVELOPER with a written statement
indicating in adequate detail in what respects the DEVELOPER has
failed to complete the improvements in accordance with the provisions
of this Option Agreement and what measures will be necessary to obtain
such certification.
13. Severability. If any provision of this Option Agreement is
determined to be i valid or unenforceable under Law, it shall not
affect the validity or enforcement of the remaining obligations or
portions hereof.
14. Notice. Any notice under this Option Agreement by either
party to the other shall be sufficiently given or delivered if it is
dispatched by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, or delivered personally, and
n the case of the DEVELOPER, is addressed to 0
delivered personally to the DEVELOPER, Haymarket
Associates, P. O. BOX 111 or 45 Oak street, Bangor,
Maine 04401.
n the case
of the CITY, i addressed to or delivered
personallyto the CITY, C/o City Manager, City Hall,
73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine 04401,
r to such other persons or addresses as the parties may designate i
writing to the other.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands the
day and year first written above.
CITY OF BANGOR
By
witness Jahn W. Pnn
Ma
Its City Manager
HAYMARKET ASSOCIATES
By
S any Epste n
Its Partner
STATE OF MAINE
Penobscot, as.
Then personally appeared the above-named JOHN W. FLYNN, in his
capacity as the City Manager of the City of Bangor, and acknowledged
the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed in such capacity
and the free act and deed of the City of Bangor.
Before me,
Printed Name:
e of the Peace
Notary
Notary Public
Attorney at Lav
STATE OF MAINE
Penobscot, 66.
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Then personally appeared the above-named Sidney Epstein , in
his capacity as Partner of Haymarket Associates and acknowledged the
foregoing instroment to be his free act and deed in such capacity and
the free act and deed of the Joint Venture.
Before me,
Printed Name:
Justice of the Peace
Notary Public
Attorney at Law
Introduced by Councilor Jordan, March 30, 1993
CITY OF BANGOR
(TIEIE.) (orafr,.......... 1 tablmshment of Procedures for Disposition
a d Redevelopm t of .Ce to n Urban Renewal Parcels
In City Council March 30, 1993
By tea gig Council of Me City of Banw )Passed
ORDERED, ,/A True CopY• Att�
THAT WHEREAS, a part o£ its Conoau r ue 611t its
the City f Bangor purchased certain as yet undeveloped land from the
Bangor Urban Renewal Authority, namely Parcels B-4, B-6, B-8, B-11,
B-13, B-15, and P-6: and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor has assumed the Disposition,
Design Review and Site Plan Review functions for the redevelopment of
said parcels; -
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED THAT procedures for
disposition and redevelopment of the above parcels be established as
follows:
A. DISPOSAI. OP LAND
1. Method of Disposal _ The, City may dispose of Kenduskeag Stream
Urban Renewal (ME R-3) Parcels B-4, B-6, 5-8, B-11, B-13, B-15,
and P-6 by sale or lease in accordance with any method permitted
by state and local law to a developer selected either by
negotiated sole of land or competitive proposal. However,
Prior to the execution of any agreements, the City Council
shall by resolution, Council order or similar action:
a. Approve all agreements and conditions; and
b. Approve the price.
2. Design Connnitteu - A Design Review and Site Plan Review Committee
consisting of the members of the City Council Community Develop-
ment Committee, the Chairman of the Planning Board, the City
Manager, the City Engineer, the Director of Planning and
community Development, and the Planning Officer shall review
and evaluate all redevelopment proposals submitted. The
Design Review and Site Plan Review Committee shall submit its
recommendations for the selection of a tentative developer
to the City Council which shall adopt a resolution designating
the tentative developer.
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3. Option to Purchase - The City shall as soon as practical enter
into an agreement with the tentative developer providing him
with an option to purchase. The City shall also indicate in
the agreement the time limits for submission of final plans,
Penalties, if any, renewals and extensions.
a. The procedure for specific proposals is as £ollowa:
(1) Council may designate a developer as tentative developer
for such a reasonable period of time as may be necessary
for the preparation and execution of an option agreement.
Council may extend the tentative developer designation
for good cause shown.
(2) The Council may authorize the execution of an exclusive
option agreement before the expiration of the tentative
developer designation.
(a) The option fee for each 30 day period will be
1/3 0£ 1% of a pre -determined estimated purchase
price for the parcel(s).
(b) The Option may be executed after expiration of
tentative developer designation, but developer
loses tentative developer statue during the
'intervening period.
(c) The length of the option will be determined on a
case-by-case basis, depending largely upon the
magnitude Of the proposal. During the option
period the developer shall be required to submit,
in accordance with a specified timetable, pre-
liminary plans (site plan, floor plan, elevations),
final plans and specifications, evidence of
financing, construction schedule and construction
contract.
(d) The option may be extended by the City Council
for good cause shown, with the requirement of
additional option fees for each additional
month of extension.
(e) The City shall not transfer title to the property
until (1) firm and binding financial commitments
for funding of the cost of actual physical work
n the particular redevelopment project are
secured by the redeveloper, and (2) a binding
construction contract or contracts have been -
entered into for the full scope of the construction
project which will go into effect upon transfer
Of title to the property to the redeveloper by
the City.
(3) The option shall be exercised and a purchase and sale
agreement executed prior to the expiration of the
option agreement.
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b. The procedure for speculative proposals is as follower
(1) (a) Same as set forth in a. (3) above.
(b) Before designation as a tentative developer,
developer must provide the name of the principals
of the developer and/or the development entity,
(2) Option Agreement, Due to the speculative nature of
Proposals, a 3-phase option agreement is utilized,
with the developer being required to meet additional
criteria in order to proceed bo the next .phase.
(a) First phase (90 days).
li) The developer shall enter into an option
agreement before expiration of a 30 day
tentative developer designation.
(ii) The option fee for 9a day period shall be
} of 1% of a pre -determined estimated
purchase price for the pareel(s).
Iifil The developer shall provide, in addition
to the requirements of b. Cl) (b) above,-
a written narrative of his general concept
for redevelopment of the parcal(a).
(b) Second phase (90 days).
(i) The developer shall enter into a more
comprehensive option agreement before the
expiration of the first phase option,
subject to prior submission of a written
narrative or prospectus outlining the
general intent and plans for the proposal,
progress towards s financing, magnitude
of proposal, and contemplated uses of the
Parcel(s).
(ii) The option fee for the second 90 day period
shall be 1% of price used in determining
the option fee under phase one.,
(iii)Before expiration of the second phase option,
the developer shall submit preliminary plane
to the Design Review and Site Plan Review
Committee. Said plana shall include; site
plan, evidence of the necessary government
approvals, construction schedule, construction
costs, and evidence of sufficient. financing.
(c) Third phase 190 days).
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(i) The developer shall enter into a third
Phase option agreement before expiration
of the second phase option.
(ii) The option fee for the third 90 day
period shall be the same as for second
Period above.
(iii)The developer shall obtain approval of
preliminary plane within one month from
the date of submission.
(iv) The developer shall submit and obtain
approval of final plans before expiration
of the third phase option.
(v) The developer shall enter into a purchase,
and sale agreement prior to expiration of
the third phase option in order to retain
his priority for the parcells).
(vi) The City shall not transfer title to the
Property until (1) firm and binding
financial commitments for funding of
the cost of actual physical work on the
Particular redevelopment project are
scured by the redeveloper, and (2) a
binding construction contract or contract,
have been entered into for the full scope,
of the construction project which will go
into effect upon transfer of title to
the property to the redeveloper by the City.
C. As large scale projects may need more lead time for the
development of preliminary and final plans, execution of
agreements between developers and third parties, and
arrangemont of financing for large scale projects (in
excess of 60,000 sq, ft.), the second and/or third phase'
option may be extended for not more than 90 days upon a
showing by the developer that the additional time is
necessary through no fault of his own.
4. Developer -LE qualifications - Before executing any final transfer
of land, the City shall determine that the developer possesses
the qualifications and financial resources to acquire and
develop the land in accordance with the Kenduskeag Stream Urban
Renewal Plan (ME R-7), as amended. Transfer of land will
contain the qualification that construction or renovation begin,
and be completed within dates agreed upon. The City may, if
it deems necessary, require the developer as part of the
agreement to post a performance bond in an amount to be set by
the City. The City may, at its discretion and for good cause,
reject any prospective developer based on an analysis of
pertinent data relating to his qualifications and financial
resources.
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5. Property Rehabilitation - A disposal agreement covering
property sold subject to rehabilitation shall contain a work
rite -up detailing the work that must be performed by the
buyer to conform to the Kenduskeag Stream Urban Renewal Plan
(ME R-7), as amended, and applicable codes and ordinances
of the City.
6. Design Objectives - All disposal agreements shall contain
provisions for City review and approval of a developer's
plans. The City shall review and approve all development
plans prior to construction to assure compliance with
Redevelopment Plan objectives.
B. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
The City shall maintain records and reports, including copies of
official Council action and Finance Committee action, reuse appraisals
certifications, disposal agreements and other documentation concerning
its land disposition activities for each parcel of land to be offered
for resale. In addition, a running record in summary form shall be
maintained indicating major actions and items of information on each
disposition parcel. Periodic reports shall be made to the City Council
detailing progress of the disposition program. ,
C. APPROVAL OF PLAN
No construction or renovation will be allowed in or on Parcels
B-0, B-6, B -B, D-11, B-13, D-15 and P-6 without the prior submission
and approval of preliminary plans, final plana and specifications.
Said plans shall be reviewed by the Design Review and Site Plan Review
Committee appointed by the City Council to insure consistency in design
and compatibility with the Kenduskeag Stream Urban Renewal Plan (ME R -l),
as ended. No plans shall be approved unless said plane have been
prepared by a duly registered architect, as defined by Title 32 of the
Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, unless otherwise accepted by the City.
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The following submissions shall be required: ,
1. Preliminary Plan - The intent of the Preliminary Plan shall
be to outline the general scope of development or redevelop-
ment, and to convey to the Design Review and Site Plan Review
Committee sufficient information for them to determine the
character of the work to be performed.
a. Site Plan - The site plan shall be drawn to a scale of
one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet wherever practical.
The plan should include:
(1( Property lines and dimensions.
'(2) Adjacent features, such as abutting streets,
buildings or properties.
(3) Existing and proposed paved areas, including the
type of pavement and principal dimensions.
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(4) •Ma' ou-site parking layout, and traffic flow, if
any.
(5) Planting areas, including general size and variety
of trees and shrubs.
(5) All existing and proposed utilities, both above
and below ground, including service connections
and drainage facilities.
(7) Piilsi.pal elevations, grades, or contours, both
existing and proposed.
(0) IeXisting and new building outlines, including
overlaps such as canopies or basement extensions.
b. Hloor Plan _ The scale of the floor plan shall be left to
The discretion of the architect. This plan shall show
gmaial room layouts and use, including entrances and
si Ls. Dimensions may be approximate and the overall floor
a[en fur each floor shall be indicated. The elevation of
each floor shall be Indica Led..
L. Clevalio_ _ A suitable crua s
_ection or elevation of the
buildg inshall be provided, either in the form of an
artist's rendering of the building or a cross-section of
the building. Where rl.ee grade plays an important part
n the layout of multi-level structures, the Design Review
and Site Plen Haviuw committee shill reserve the right
to request cut -away elevations showing the relationship
Of Homs to s unding grades. Materials to be used
for m:tori.er treatmront stall be indicated.
2. £'inal I+lans and Sueci_ficati_oi_ - After approval of the pre-
liminarypl; i��, the developer shall then proceed with the
preparation of final plans and specifications. Said plans
and epori fications shall show sufficient details necessary
to "Is nre proper construction. All dimensions and elevations
shal Lbe ;accurate and all materials to be used in the structural
UV arch ItoQLurgi Lreat;neut of the facility shall be outlined
inscomple4c deLa.il. 11', ie the opinion of the Design Review
ad9l Lo I'I.nn Itevicw committee, there is a doubt regarding the
s truetural adequacy of any facility, the developershallprovide all rcguirud back-up data, including structural
computations, boring logs or material guarantees.
This Order uuperiedcs Order number 26 AO passed by the City Council
on November 27, 19]8.
MUNICIPAL CUITCLAIM MED Boom
the CITY OF BANGOR, a municipal corporation located in Penobscot
freely, State of Maine, herein called "Grantor", in consideration of Om
Wiles ($1.00) and other valuable considerations paid by HAYMARKEf ASSOCIATES,
a Partnership having its place of business in Bangor, Penobscot County, State
of Maine, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby cenvey unto
HAykaMCSr ASSCCIATES, its successors and assigns forever, herein called
"Grantee", all its right, title and interest in and to a certain parcel of
land in the City of Bangor, Penobscot County, State of Maine, herein called
"the premises", hounded and described as follows:
A certain lot or parcel of land, with the buildings thereon, situate
in the City of Bangor, County of Penobscot, State of Maine,.
hounded and described as follows, vis: Beginning at the
intersection of the easterly brick wall of a brick building, naw
Or formerly owned by Katharine H. Ayer inccumon
with others, and
the northerly line of Hannind Street, Said point of beginning
being seventy two feet, more or less, easterly fen the east line
of Central Street as measured along the northerly lire of said
hemrond Street; thence N 5- 50' 40" W by and along the said brick
wall, subject to so much of the footing beneath said wall as
extends upon the premises herein conveyed being reserved ina deed
dated April 1, 1967 and recorded in the Penobscot ReeistryOf
needs in Volume 2105,. Page 559) a distance of ninety-eight (98)
feet to a point; thence N 69° or 45' E a distance of sixty -ore and
seventy-seven one hundredths (61.77) feet, to a point on the west
line of Kenduskeag Strewn, being eighty-five (65) feet northerly
of the said north line of HamwM Street; thence 5 43. 29' SO" E
along the said west line of Kenduskeag Strewn a distance of
eighty-five (85) feet to the said north line of Hamrond Street
thence 5 610 26' 15" W along the said north lire of Hammond Street
a distance of one hundred twenty and ninety-seven one hundredths
(120.97) feet to. the point of beginning. (Said parcel as above
described containing 7,840 square feet, more or less); together.
with a right of way in cannon with others for all purposes of a
way as it now exists from Central Street to the rear of said above
described lot and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning ata point where the easterly side Of Central Street
intersects the northerly line of a brick building extended
westerly; said point of beginning being one hundred and twelve
(112) feet, northerly of the northerly line of Hammond Street;
thence easterly along the said northerly line of the brick
building a distance of forty (40) feet to a northeast corner of
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said brick building; thence continuing generally easterly along a
red to the right having a fifty (50) foot radius, thirty-three
(33) feet, more or less, W the northwest corner of the first
tercel described herein; thence continuing in an easterly
dtraction twenty (20) £ret to a point; thence northwesterly slag
a curve to the left, concentric with the first described curve,
having a sixty six (66) foot, more or less, radius, a distanceof
thirty one (31) feet to the southeast corner of another brick
building located northerly of (and generally parallel to) and
about thirteen (13) feet from the first mentioned brick building;
thence westerly along the wutherly line Of the second mentioncd
brick building, a distance of sixty-tm (62) fet to the east side
e
of Central strrep thence southerly along the easterly side of
Central street a distance of thirteen (13) feet to the point of
beiinnrs and; excepting and maervirg therefrom unto the Granit , its
assigns, the right to erect any Eorm of structure war
said right of way provided such structure is at least fifteen (157
gent above the surface of a ire right of way. Me Premises herein
eyed being subject W reservation in deed doom April 11
1967 and recorded 'n the Penobscot Registry of Weds in Wlnme
1105, Page m excepting arcl reserving fou the Grantor therein,
is heirs and assigns, the right to use and maintain a
sewer
Presently existing
the in the. rear and extending across the generally
northwest side ofPremises herein conveyed £ran the remaining
potion of the Premises row or formed
herein to Eenduskeag Stream, with the righoht to by upon H. Byer
Premises herein conveyed for PurEVSes of repairing upon the d
same; Porovided, however, that said " ce nasion maintaining
Same condition existingPremises are Wred to the
prior to such repair and/or maintenance.
Mem is also hereby conveyed an easement W occupy a cert of
hamnontl Street for the purpcee of using and maintaining an
existing Portion on a retaining
W11 bounded rnd described
as follows: Beginning at the
described pranises on the north line of cornet of the hence
5 5° 50' 40" E by and shove the brick wall mond(1) thence
thence N 61" 02' 45' E one hundred twenty-O,,one m fact;
three are hundredths (121.53) feet W [ and fifty-
of the above described southwest corner
and along the north lineofPromises
; thence
nce onalhu26' 15"W by
my
arra ninety-seven we hundredths (120.9]) feet to the paint
Of beginning.
keening and intending to convey the premises romeyed in a warranty
WW from the Urban Renewal Authority of the City of Bangor W the City of
Bangor, dated October 14, 19-- and recorded in the Penobscot Registry of Weds
at volare 2810, Paye 225, to which reference may be had for the names of
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parties who previously held interests. Min conveyance is subject to the
terms and conditions of the Declaration of Restrictions for the Kenduskeag
Stream P ject, Me. R-7 recorded in said Registry at Volume 2457, Page 225, as
amended recorded in said Registry at Volume 2633, Page 348 and Volume 2933,
Page 143. This conveyance is further subject to a sewer easement granted to
the City of Sanger by the Urban Renewal Authority of the City of Bangor dated
May 19, 1972 and recorded in the Penobscot Wistry of Deeds at Volume 2334,
Page 321.
chis conveyance is made upon the following express conditions,
covenants and restrictions, for breach of which by the Grantee or its
successors or assigns, the Grantor may enter and revest in itself title to the
promises described herein as if this deed had never been given, or exercise
any other remedies hereinafter set forth or otherwise available. the
coalitions, covenants, and restrictions provided herein shall run -with the
laal and shall Ce binding, to the fullest extent permitted by law and equity,
for the benefit and in favor of, and enforceable by, the Grantor and any
successor in interest, in perpetuity unless a shorter time period is
specifically provided for herein.
1. Use Restriction. The premises or any part thereof, and any
improvements whrch covey be or may become located therein shall he used,
constructed, developed, occupied and maintained in accordance with the laws,
ordinances, or regulations of the State of Maine and the City of Bangor, as
the some may now or hereafter he in effect. In the event that both the State
and the City have laws governing the sane subject matter, the more restrictive
shall control.
2. Discrimination. Me Grantee, and its successors and assigns,
shall not disar mate upon the basis of race, color, creed, national origin,
or physical handicap in the sale, lease, rental, or use or occupancy of
the premises, or any part thereof, or any improvement thereon. Besides being
for the benefit of and enforceable by the City as provided above, this
covenant shall also be for the benefit of and enforceable by the United States
of Pnmrica.
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3. Property Taxes. the premises or any part thereof shall he subject
to all taxes and assessments as may be imposed by any governmental authority
upon the premises and any buildings, structures, or improvanants which may he
or may became located thereon. The Grantee hereby agrees that it waives, for
itself and any successors
in
interest, all right or privilege of exemption
from municipal taxation of the premises and any buildings, structures, or
improvements which may be, or may became located thereon, as may otherwise be
available by reason of Grantee's or such successors' legal status, or for any
other reason, and that the Grantor City of Bangor, in its capacity as a taxing
authority, may assess all taxes as would otherwise be applicable to the
premises and any buildings, structures, or improvements which may he or may
become located thereon, asif such exemption did not exist. Grantee further
covenants, for itself and my successors in interest, to pay any taxes and
assessments on or before the date upon which they became due and payable.
Grantee and any successors in interest shall have the right to contest the
amunt of such taxes or assessments in the manner prescribed by law.
4. Subdivision Restriction. The premises shall not be subdivided
without the City of Ballor's express written consent. Neither development of
the premises by separate development entities nor development of the premises
as a condamini,m pursuant to the Maine Condominium Act, 33 M.R.S.A. 5 1601-101
at seq., shall alone constitute a subdivision for purposes of this
restriction.
5. IAM1i Speculation Restriction and Survival of Teens Of Option
Agreement. 'the Grantee and any successors in interest shall not hold the
premises forthe purpose of land speculation, and shall develop the premises
in accordance with the terms outlined in the Option Agreement executed between
the Grantor and the Granted, dated July 24, 1987, On file in the Office of
Community Development, Bangor City Rall, Bangor, Maine, the terms of which are
intended to survive the execution of this Deed, and also in accordance with
plans submitted ani approved pursuant to the requirements of the Option
Agreement, also on file in the Office of Community Development, Bangor City
Pall, Bangor, Maine. This covenant shall terminate upon the Grantor's
issuance of the Certificate ofCanpletim under Paragraph 9 below.
fi. Gtantoe's Appeoval of Transfer P[ior to Completion. Except only
by way of security for the purpose of obtaining f nano ng necessary to enable
the Grantee or any approved successor in interest to develop the premises i
accordance with Paragraph 5 above, the Grantee o any successor in interest
has not made or created, and will not make or create, any total or partial
sale, assignment, conveyance, lease, trust, power, or transfer in any other
made or form, of, or with respect to, the premises, or any part thereof, o
interest therein, nor shall any contract or agreement to do any of the same he
entered into without the Grantor City of Bangor's prior written approval.
This restriction shall terminate upon the Grantor's issuance of the
Certificate of Completion under Paragraph 9, below.
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7, Mo %m l ion of Improvements. Peters, theGrantor,
Grantor's issuance of the Certificate of Ompletion under Paragraph 9 below,
neither the Grantee nor any successor in interest to the premises or my� rt
thereof shall engage in any financing or any other transaction creating y
mortgage or any other encumbrance or lien upon the prenises, whether by
express agreement or operation of law, or permit any enchro ance. or lien to be
made On or attached to the premises, except for the purpova of Obtaining foods
necessary for making inprovemmts and additional funds not to exceed the
purchase price of the premises paid by the Grantee to the Grantor. The
Grantee shall notify the Grantor City of Gregor in advance of any Orotgage
financing it proposes to enter into with respect to the premises, a y
encumrmcce or lien that has been created m or attached to the prenises,
whether by voluntary act of the Grantee or otherwise. The holder of any
mortgage authorized by this Paragraph, including any such holder who obtains
title to the premises or any part thereof as a result of foreclosure
proceedings or action in lieu thereof, shall not be obligated by the
provisions of this Deed to construct or conplete the Grantee's improoenents
r to guarantee such construction or completion. However, neither such
holder nor its successors or assigns shall to authorized to devote the
premisesor any part thereof to any uses, or to construct any improvements
thereon, except in accordance with the provisions of this Dead, including the
provisions referred to in Paragraph 5, above. The provisions of this
Paragraph 7 shall terminate upon the Grantor's issuance of the certificate of
dmpletion under Paragraph 9, below.
B. Title neversion Prior to letron. 9efore ine Grantor's
issuance of the cert ficate ofrCagblet m uM Paragraph 9, below, if:
a. The Grantee, its successor in interest or assign,
defaults inor violates its obligations with
respect to the use of the Prenises and the
construction of the improvements (including] the
nature of and the dates for the beginning and
conpletim thereof), or stall abandon Or
substantially suspend constructim work, and
any such default, violation, abandrament, or
suspension is not ended or reahedied within
three (3) months (or six (6) months, if the
default is with respect to the date for
completion of fmprovenenes) after written
demand by the Grantor City of Pa gor to do so.
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b. The Grantee, its successor in interest or assign,
fails to pay real estate taxes or assessments on
the premises or any part thereof when due, or
places thereon any eniuvbrance or lien
unauthorized by the terms hereof, m suffers any
levy or attachment to be made, or any
materialmen's or mechanics' lien, or any other
unauthorized encunbrance or lien to attach, and
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such taxes or assessments shall not have been
paid, or the encumbrance or lien removed or
discharged or provision made, satisfactory to
the Grantor, for such payment, removal or
discharge, within thirty (30) days after the
Grantor's written demand to do so; or _
C. 1'he Grantee, its successes: in interest or assign,
makes any assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or a receiver or similar officer is
appointed to take charge of all or any sub-
stantial part of the Grantee's property, and
such assignment or appointment is not dismissed
or released within thirty (30) days of the date
the assignment or appointment is made; or
d. There is, in violation of Paragraph 6 or 7 aided,
any transfer of the premises or any part
thereof, and such violation is not cured within
thirty (30) days after the Grantor's written
demarA to do so;
than the Grantor shall have the right to re-enter end take possession of the
premises and to terminate and r est in itself the. entire estate conveyed to
the Grantee, a if this Deed bad never been given; it being the intent of this
provision, together with other provisions of this Deed, that this conveyance
is made upon a conditive subsequent that in the event of the Grantee's
default, failure, violation, or other active or inaction regarding the atcVe
conditions, covenants and restrictions, and the Grantee's failure to remedy
such, within the periods and in the manner specified above, the Grantor at its
option may declare a termination of the title end all rights and interests in
and to the premises, and that such title and rights and interests of the
Grantee and any successors or assigns, shall revert to the Grantor; MVIPEO,
however, that such condition subsequent and revesting of title in the Grantor
shall De sublcot to arca limited by, and shall rot defeat, render invalid, or
limit in any way: (1) the lien of any mortgage autl;oriewl herein, and (2)'my
rights or interests provided herein for the protection of the holders of such
mortgages.
Tee Grantor shall have the right to institute such actions or pro-
ceedings as it may deem desirable for effectuating the purposes of this
Paragraph 8, including the right to execute and record a written declaration
of the termination of the right, title, and interest of the Grantee, its
successors and assigns, and the revesting oftitle in the Grantor. ho delay
by the Grantor in asserting its rights shall operate as a waiver of such
rights or shall limit such rights.
The express conditions, covenants, and restrictions contained in
this Paragraph 8 shall terminate upon the Grantor's issuance of the
Certificate of Completion under Paragraph 9, below.
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9. Certificareof Cpmpletion. Promptly after caupletion of the
improvementsco
in acrdance with the provisions herein, the Grantor will
furnish the Grantee with an appropriate recordable instrument m certifying,
which will constitute conclusive proof of the satisfaction and termination of
the express oaxlitiore, m+enants, and restrictions of Paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and
B, alove.
the MY OF &4NWR has Caused this Instrument to be signed in its
corporate come by THo E. SMALL, its Acting City Manager, thereunto duly
authorized, this 15yj day ofP76 , 1987.
J CITY OF 69tXaJR
FS[rasa �� Thomas E. Small
Acting City Manager
STATE OP , as. ©Gr iS
SIAM C 1987
Then personally appeared the alxwe-nfc d TMLWA.9 E. SMALL, Acting City
Manager, and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to he his free act and deed
in his said capacity, and the tree act and deed of said body corporate.
Before me,NataEy�
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/Attorre Z. Lav
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