HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.1085 Original ContractThis is the Second Amendment to that Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement dated November 4. 2010
(the 'Agreement between RAYONIER PROPERTIES. LLC ("Rayonier CITY OF PORT
ANGELES. WASHINGTON ("City and RAYONIER TRS HOLDINGS INC. ("Guarantor').
I The parties agree that the legal description of the Sale Parcel is hereby amended as referenced on
Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. and the previous Exhibits A and A -1
attached to the Agreement are hereby replaced and superseded.
The parties agree that the Closing Date shall be extended and shall occur no later than May 12.
2011.
The teens of this Second Amendment modify and supersede the terms of the Agreement. All other terms
and conditions of the Agreement not modified by this Second Amendment remain unchanged.
The parties hereto have executed this Second Amendment in duplicate. as of the dates set forth below.
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REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
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Rayonier TRS Holdings Inc.
a Delaware corporation
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City of Port Angeles, Washington.
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EXHIBIT A
Parcel A of Survey BLA 1 1-0 1 Rayonier recorded March 29. 2011 in Vol 1.1111C 71 of
Surveys, pate 50 under Auditor's File No. 2011 1264405 being portions of Suburban
Blocks (Lots) 1, 1 and 38 of the Townsite of Port Angeles. Blocks 152. 153, 154. 164
and 165 of Frank Chambers Subdivision of Suburban Lots 37 and part of 38 (Volume 1
of Plats. page 24) and Block 1 of Cams Subdivision of Suburban Lot 36 (Volume 2 of
Plats. paue 67). TOGETHER WITH vacated streets and alleys adjoining.
Situate in the County of Clallam, State of Washington.
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
By and between
RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
"Rayonier
and
CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON,
a Washington municipal corporation
("City")
and
RAYONIER TRS HOLDINGS INC.
a Delaware corporation
"Guarantor
Dated as of the 4th day of November, 2010
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REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
This REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this
"Agreement is enteredjinto as of the 4th day of November, 2010 (the "Effective
Date by and between RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company "Rayonier the CITY OF PORT ANGELES,
WASHINGTON, a Washington municipal corporation "City and RAYONIER
TRS HOLDINGS INC:, a Delaware corporation "Guarantor
REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
RECITALS:
A. Rayonier owns certain real property and improvements located in the
City of Port Angeles, Washington (the "Rayonier Tract
B. A mill operated on the Rayonier Tract from 1930 to 1997. The mill
produced dissolving grade pulps from wood chips using an acid sulfite process. The
United States Environmental Protection Agency "EPA conducted an expanded site
investigation and a site assessment and hazard ranking scoring process to determine if
the Rayonier Tract should be recommended for the national priorities list under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. In May,
2000, EPA deferred listing the Rayonier Tract to allow clean -up to proceed under the
direction of the Washington State Department of Ecology "Ecology
C. Rayonier has conducted interim clean -up and removal actions at several
areas of the uplands portion of the Rayonier Tract to address known or suspected
contamination associated with mill operations. Currently, Rayonier is continuing
investigation of the uplands environment and the marine environment in and around
the Rayonier Tract.
D. Rayonier has entered into an Agreed Order with Ecology with respect to
the Real Property, viz., Agreed Order No. DE 6815 dated January 19, 2010 with
respect to further work on the Rayonier Tract. Agreed Order No. DE 6815 as it may
be amended in the future is referred to in this Agreement as the "Agreed Order."
E. Rayonier previously granted the City an easement for the Olympic
Discovery Trail dated July 10, 1997 allowing the pedestrian and bike trail to cross the
Rayonier Tract at a location to be determined in the future and a Temporary Trail
Easement dated February 4, 2002 allowing the trail to be temporarily placed in its
present location. The 1997 easement and the 2002 temporary easement are referred to
herein as the "Trail Easement."
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F. The City currently has a license to enter onto the Real Property, as
defined below, in connection with its planning for the CSO under License Agreement
effective March 6, 2009 "License Agreement
G. The City desires to acquire from Rayonier fee title to a tract of land,
including all structures, tanks, equipment, piping and other property constructed
thereon and affixed thereto "Sale Parcel that is part of the Rayonier Tract on which
to locate a portion of the City's combined sewer overflow facility "CSO together
with easements for the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, replacement and
removal of pipelines to and from the CSO "Pipelines across a portion of the
remainder of the Rayonier Tract "Pipeline Easements an access easement to allow
the City access to the Sale Parcel and the Pipeline Easements "Access Easement
utility easements serving the Sale Parcel "Utility Easements and together with a
temporary construction easement to permit construction and installation of the
Pipelines and various other improvements relating to the CSO "Temporary
Construction Easement The Pipeline Easements, the Access Easement, Utility
Easements and the Temporary Construction Easements are referred to collectively in
this Agreement from time to time as the "Easements." The Sale Parcel and the
Easements are referred to collectively in this Agreement from time to time as the
"Real Property."
H. Rayonier has agreed to convey the Real Property to the City and to
retain certain specific, limited liabilities with respect to the environmental condition of
the Real Property, while reserving to itself, however, an easement to enter onto the
Real Property to perform the work described in the Agreed Order and such other work
as may be required by Ecology and/or EPA, and to observe and, in certain cases,
participate in work in connection with the CSO, take samples and split samples, and
conduct such other activities in connection with the CSO as are necessary or desirable
in order to discharge its obligations under this Agreement "Rayonier's Remediation
Easement
I. The parties now desire to provide for the purchase and sale of the Real
Property, reserving to Rayonier an easement to enter onto the Real Property to
perform work, all subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective agreements set forth
below and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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1. Purchase and Sale
Rayonier agrees to sell and convey to the City, and the City agrees to purchase
and acquire from Rayonier, the Sale Parcel, being a portion of the real property
described in EXHIBIT A to this Agreement approximately as shown on the map
attached as EXHIBIT AL 1, together with the Pipeline Easements which shall be
granted in the form set forth on EXHIBIT B to this Agreement, the Access Easement
which shall be granted in the form set forth on EXHIBIT C to this Agreement, the
Utility Easements which shall be granted in the form set forth on EXHIBIT G and
EXHIBIT G1 to this Agreement, and together with the Temporary Construction
Easement which shall be granted in the form set forth on EXHIBIT D to this
Agreement, all subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. At
Closing, the City shall grant to Rayonier Rayonier's Remediation Easement in the
form set forth on EXHIBIT H to this Agreement.
Within seven (7) days of recording of all necessary surveys, boundary line
adjustments and/or subdivisions such that the Sale Parcel constitutes one or more valid
legal lots and can be lawfully sold, Rayonier shall deliver to the City a legal
description of the Sale Parcel, based on said necessary boundary line adjustments
and/or subdivisions. Rayonier and the City agree, by amendment to this Agreement,
to replace Exhibits A and A -1 with a new Exhibit A containing the correct legal
description of the Sale Parcel.
Rayonier and the City agree that at a time of the City's choosing after
construction of the CSO Pipelines the Trail Easement will be relocated to the position
shown on map attached as EXHIBIT I. The City may choose to relocate different
portions of the trail at different times.
2. Purchase Price
The purchase price for the Real Property "Purchase Price is Nine Hundred
Ninety -Five Thousand and No /100 Dollars ($995,000.00), payable by the City to
Rayonier in cash through, escrow at Closing. The purposes of this Agreement, the
term "Closing" shall mean the date on which the Deed (as that term is defined in
Section 3.1 below) is recorded in the real property records of Clallam County,
Washington and the proceeds of the sale have been disbursed to Rayonier.
All of the easements and property rights conveyed pursuant to the Agreement
are included in the value 'of the Sale Parcel.
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3. Transfers at Closing
3.1 Conveyance of Sale Parcel
On the Closing Date (as that term is defined in Section 6.1 below), Rayonier
shall convey to the City title to the Sale Parcel by a duly executed and acknowledged
bargain and sale deed (the "Deed in the form attached to this Agreement as
EXHIBIT E. subject to Rayonier's Remediation Easement.
3.2 Conveyance of Easements
On the Closing Date, Rayonier and the City shall execute, acknowledge and
deliver to the other, through escrow, the Pipeline Easements in form and content
shown on EXHIBIT B. the Access Easement in form and content shown on
EXHIBIT C. the Utility Easements in form and content shown on EXHIBIT G and
EXHIBIT Gl. the Temporary Construction Easement in form and content shown on
EXHIBIT D, and Rayonier's Remediation Easement in form and content as shown on
EXHIBIT H.
3.3 Real Property Studies
Rayonier is and shall remain owner of all (1) reports, studies, work plans,
permit applications, surveys, test results and expired peimits and similar materials
relating to historical operations on the Real Property, and (2) all similar materials now
owned by Rayonier, or created in the future by or for Rayonier, and relating to past,
current and future investigation of and remediation on, the Real Property "Real
Property Studies Effective on the Effective Date, Rayonier shall make the Real
Property Studies available to the City through electronic access. The City shall have
the right to pay for and receive copies of Real Property Studies. The City shall hold
the Real Property Studies and any information, including without limitation, all
analytical data and test results, in the strictest of confidence and not divulge the same
to anyone, including governmental regulatory authorities, except for materials that are
matters of public record and except to the extent that the City is required to do so by
law. If this Agreement is terminated for any reason whatsoever, the City will
promptly return to Rayonier the Real Property Studies, and shall not retain any copies
of them unless (and then only to the extent) required by applicable law, and shall
provide to Rayonier copies of all other reports, studies, surveys, data and test results
concerning the Real Property created by or for the City after the Effective Date.
3.4 Feasibility Study Contingency
The City's obligation to close the purchase of the Real Property is expressly
conditioned on the City's satisfaction with the condition of the Real Property. This
contingency shall be deemed to be satisfied unless the City gives written notice to
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Rayonier terminating this Agreement on or before that date which is ninety (90) days
after the Effective Date. If the City timely exercises its right to terminate this
Agreement, then this Agreement shall terminate and have no further force or effect.
4. Title
4.1 Preliminary Title Report; Review of Title
(a) As soon as possible after the Effective Date, Rayonier shall provide to
the City a preliminary commitment of title insurance "Preliminary Title Report
issued by Clallam Title Company "Title Company for an owner's standard
coverage policy of title insurance with respect to the Real Property, together with
legible copies, if they can be obtained from Title Company, of all title exceptions
noted on Schedule B, Part 1 of the Preliminary Title Report as specific, recorded
documents. Within twenty (20) Business Days of receipt of the Preliminary Title
Report, the City shall give notice to Rayonier of any exceptions shown in the
Preliminary Title Report that are disapproved by the City "Disapproved
Exceptions If any updates of the Preliminary Title Report are received by the City
and Rayonier, the City shall give notice to Rayonier within fifteen (15) Business Days
following the City's receipt of that update of any exceptions shown in the update that
are Disapproved Exceptions.
Rayonier will have ten (10) Business Days after receipt of a notice of
Disapproved Exceptions given by the City under this Section 4.1 to give the City
notice that (i) Rayonier will remove Disapproved Exceptions or (ii) Rayonier elects
not to remove Disapprovied Exceptions. Such decision shall be in Rayonier's sole
discretion. If Rayonier fails to give the City notice before the expiration of the ten
(10) Business -Day period, Rayonier will be deemed to have given notice that it has
elected not to remove Disapproved Exceptions. All exceptions to title shown in the
Preliminary Title Report or in any update to the Preliminary Title Report to which the
City does not timely object pursuant to this Section 4.1(a), and all exceptions to title
that the City elects to accept pursuant to Section 4.1(b) below, shall be deemed
approved and shall be shown as exceptions to title in the Deed and the Easements, as
applicable, provided, however, that the City shall be deemed to have approved all
liens or encumbrances arising out of any work performed, material furnished or
obligations incurred by the City "City- Caused Liens and provided further that title
shall not be subject to any monetary lien other than non delinquent taxes and
assessments and City-Caused Liens.
(b) If Rayonier elects not to remove any one or more Disapproved
Exceptions, the City will; have ten (10) Business Days from receipt of Rayonier's
notice to notify Rayonier of the City's election either to take title to the Real Property
subject to those exceptions, or to terminate this Agreement. If Rayonier gives notice
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that it will cause one or more Disapproved Exceptions to be removed but fails to
remove any of them from title on or before the Closing Date despite commercially
reasonable efforts to do so, then the City will have the right to either (i) elect to
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Rayonier, or (ii) proceed with the
purchase, and take title to the Real Property subject to those exceptions. If the City
elects to terminate this Agreement pursuant this Section 4.1, any escrow established
under this Agreement will be terminated, the parties shall equally share the
cancellation charges of Escrow Agent and Title Company, if any, all documents and
other funds will be returned to the party who deposited them, and neither party will
have any further rights or obligations under this Agreement except as otherwise
provided in this Agreement.
4.2 Title Policy
Rayonier shall cause Title Company to issue to the City at Closing an American
Land Title Association standard coverage owner's policy of title insurance (or, at the
City's election, an extended coverage policy), insuring the City's title to the Real
Property in the amount of the Purchase Price subject only to the standard exclusions
shown in the policy and the exceptions that are shown in the Deed (the "Title Policy
or a prepaid binding commitment for such policy. The City shall bear and pay all
costs associated with (i) any special endorsements it may request, and (ii) the extended
coverage policy, if elected by the City including, but not limited to, costs of any
survey required for an extended coverage policy, to the extent those costs exceed the
cost of the premium, plus sales tax, for a standard coverage owner's policy.
5. Subdivision Required
5.1 Contingency to Closing for Valid Legal Lots
Rayonier's and the City's obligation to close the transaction described in this
Agreement is contingent upon approval by all necessary governmental entities and
recording in the real property records of Clallam County of one or more boundary line
adjustments and/or subdivisions as necessary to assure that the Sale Parcel constitutes
one or more valid legal lots and such that the Real Property can be lawfully sold, all in
form and subject to such conditions as are reasonably satisfactory to Rayonier and the
City on or before January 31, 2011 "BLA Contingency Date If the contingency
set forth in this Section 5.1 is not satisfied by the BLA Contingency Date, then this
Agreement shall terminate and the parties will be released from all further obligation
or liability hereunder, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by this
Agreement.
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5.2 Parties to Cooperate
Rayonier shall prepare and submit at its expense all necessary applications for
boundary line adjustments and/or subdivisions for the purposes set forth in Section 5.1
above "BLA The City will process the BLA application in accordance with
applicable law and its standard permitting procedure. The City agrees to cooperate
with and assist Rayonier with any and all applications submitted by Rayonier in order
to accomplish the foregoing.
6. Closing
6.1 Closing Date
This transaction will be closed in escrow by Advantage Escrow "Escrow
Agent at its offices in Port Angeles, Washington on a date that is mutually agreed by
the City and Rayonier, but in any event not later than April 30, 2011 (the "Closing
Date
6.2 Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act "FIRPTA
The parties agree to comply in all respects with Section 1445 of the United
States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and the regulations issued
thereunder (the "Regulations At Closing, Rayonier shall deliver to the City
through escrow a nonforeign affidavit as prescribed by the Regulations, properly
executed.
6.3 Closing
6.3.1 Rayonier's Escrow Deposits
On or before the Closing Date, Rayonier shall deposit into escrow the
following:
(a) a duly executed and acknowledged Deed;
(b) a duly executed and completed Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit with
respect to the Deed;
(c) duly executed and acknowledged counterpart Pipeline Easements;
(d) a duly executed and acknowledged counterpart Access Easement;
(e) duly executed and acknowledged counterpart Utility Easements;
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(f) a duly executed and acknowledged counterpart Temporary Construction
Easement;
(g) a duly executed and acknowledged counterpart of Rayonier's
Remediation Easement; and
(h) a duly executed nonforeign affidavit pursuant to Section 1445 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code
6.3.2 The City's Escrow Deposits
On or before the Closing Date, the City shall deposit into escrow the following:
(a) a duly executed and completed Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit with
respect to the Deed;
(b) duly executed and acknowledged counterpart Pipeline Easements;
(c) a duly executed and acknowledged counterpart Access Easement;
(d) duly executed and acknowledged counterpart Utility Easements;
(e) a duly executed and acknowledged counterpart Temporary Construction
Easement; and
(f) a duly executed and acknowledged counterpart of Rayonier's
Remediation Easement.
6.3.3 Additional Instruments and Documentation
Rayonier and the City shall each deposit any other instruments and documents
that are reasonably required by Escrow Agent or otherwise required to close the
escrow and consummate the purchase and sale of the Property in accordance with this
Agreement.
6.4 Closing Costs
As used herein, the term "Closing Costs" shall mean all of the costs identified
in this Section 6.4.
6.4.1 Rayonier's Costs
Rayonier shall pay the premium for a standard coverage policy of title
insurance as provided in Section 4.2 above, plus sales tax, State of Washington Real
Estate Excise Taxes applicable to the sale of the Real Property, and one -half (1/2) of
the escrow fee.
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6.4.2 The City's Costs
The City shall pay the premium for the Title Policy to the extent it exceeds the
sum to be paid by Rayonier pursuant to Section 4.2 above, plus sales tax, the cost of
recording the Deed and the Easements, and one -half (1/2) of the escrow fee.
6.5 Adjustments and Prorations
The following adjustments and prorations will be made as of 11:59 p.m. on the
day preceding the Closing Date.
6.5.1 Property Taxes and Property Related Expenses
Nondelinquent property taxes and assessments payable in the year of Closing
will be prorated as of the Closing Date. Real estate taxes or assessments on the Sale
Parcel shall be prorated by the parties, acting reasonably and in good faith, based on
the actual current tax bill, but if such tax bill has not yet been received by Rayonier by
the Closing Date, or if the assessments after the Closing Date with respect to any new
tax lots created as a result of the boundary line adjustments show that the allocation at
Closing was incorrect, or if supplemental taxes are assessed after the Closing for the
period prior to the Closing, then the parties shall make any necessary adjustment after
the Closing by cash payment to the party entitled thereto so that Rayonier shall have
borne all taxes, including all supplemental taxes, allocable to the period prior to the
Closing and none allocable to the period after the Closing. The parties will cooperate
in this regard so that the City does not bear the expense of any property taxes. If any
expenses that should be allocated or prorated at Closing and that are attributable to the
Property and allocable to the period prior to the Closing are discovered or billed after
the Closing, the parties shall make any necessary adjustment after the Closing by cash
payment to the party entitled thereto so that Rayonier shall have borne all expenses
allocable to the period prior to the Closing, but shall not bear any expenses allocable
to the period from and after the Closing. The provisions of this Section 6.5.1 shall
survive the Closing for a period of one (1) year.
6.5.2 Utilities
All gas, electric, sewer, stormwater and other utility charges will be prorated by
the parties outside of Closing as of the Closing Date. The parties expressly waive
their right under RCW 60.80 to require Escrow Agent to satisfy unpaid utility charges
out of funds deposited into escrow.
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6.6 Termination of License Agreement
Upon Closing, the License Agreement shall terminate and have no further force
or effect except for any provisions that expressly survive termination or expiration of
the License Agreement.
7. Representations and Warranties
7.1 Rayonier's Representations and Warranties
Rayonier represents and warrants to the City that:
(a) Rayonier has full capacity and authority to execute and perform this
Agreement;
(b) Rayonier's execution and performance under this Agreement is pursuant
to authority validly and duly conferred upon Rayonier, and the signatories to this
Agreement are validly and duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of
Rayonier;
(c) The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transaction contemplated by it pursuant to its terms will not violate or conflict with or
result in the breach of any other agreement or other obligation to which Rayonier is a
party, or violate any order, writ, injunction or decree applicable to Rayonier.
7.2 The City's Representations and Warranties
The City represents and warrants to Rayonier that:
(a) The City has full capacity and authority to execute and perform this
Agreement;
(b) The City's execution and performance under this Agreement is pursuant
to authority validly and duly conferred on the City;
(c) The City is in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the
License Agreement, no event of default by the City under the License Agreement has
occurred and is continuing as of the date of this Agreement and the City will comply
fully with the terms of the License Agreement through expiration or termination of its
term;
(d) The City is a municipal corporation duly organized, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws of the state of Washington, has all requisite power
and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and carry on its business; and
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(e) The execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transaction contemplated by it pursuant to its terms will not violate or conflict with or
result in the breach of any other agreement or other obligation to which the City is a
party, or violate any order, writ, injunction or decree applicable to the City.
8. Environmental Matters
8.1 Definitions
For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
(a) "Environmental Law" means and shall include without
limitation any federal, state or municipal law, ordinance, rule, guideline, order, policy,
standard or regulation as amended, whether now applicable or existing or hereinafter
enacted or applicable and common law relating to environmental, health, or safety
matters including but not limited to those under the jurisdiction of the Washington
Department of Ecology and/or the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term "Environmental Law" shall
include the Agreed Order.
(b) "Regulated Materials" means and shall include, without
limitation, any chemical, pollutant, contaminant, solid waste, liquid waste, hazardous
waste, medical waste, radioactive waste, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls,
petroleum or petroleum- derived substance, hazardous or toxic substance or material as
defined in or pursuant to any Environmental Law.
(c) "Claims, Liabilities and Damages" means all claims,
judgments, damages, losses, penalties, fines, liabilities (including without limitation
strict liability), encumbrances, liens, costs and expenses of investigation and/or
defense of any claim, and any moneys paid in settlement thereof, of whatsoever kind
or nature, costs of government oversight, response and investigative costs, contingent
or otherwise, mature or unmatured, foreseeable or unforeseeable, including, without
limitation, attorneys', experts' and consultants' fees and expenses,
(d) "Natural Resource Damage" means physical injury to or
destruction of, including damages incurred within or beyond the boundaries of the
Real Property, and including the resulting loss of value of, land, fish, wildlife, biota,
air, water, groundwater, drinking water supplies, and other such resources belonging
to, managed by, held in trust by, appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United
States, any state or local government, any Indian tribe, or, if such resources are subject
to a trust restriction on alienation, any member of an Indian tribe.
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8.2 Post Closing Covenants
(a) Rayonier shall pursue diligently and in good faith a First
Amendment to Agreed Order governing Rayonier's obligations with respect to all
materials, including without limitation, Regulated Materials, that are excavated,
removed, handled, treated, disposed of, or added to the Real Property which shall add
a materials management plan "Materials Management Plan to the Agreed Order.
Attached to this Agreement as EXHIBIT F are the construction procedures to be
followed by the City and Rayonier during the CSO construction work to ensure
compliance with the Materials Management Plan, the Agreed Order and all
Environmental Laws "Construction Procedures
(b) The City agrees without limitation that, for so long as the
Materials Management Plan is in effect, it, and its officers, officials, employees,
contractors and agents shall comply in all respects with the Materials Management
Plan in any and all actions taken with respect to the Real Property, including but not
limited to all excavation, construction, installation, development and improvement of
the Sale Parcels and the areas covered by the Easements. The City further agrees that
during the CSO construction work, it, and its officers, officials, employees,
contractors and agents shall comply with the Construction Procedures. During the
CSO construction work, all costs and expenses of remediation or extra costs for
complying with the Materials Management Plan and the Construction Procedures over
and above the costs the City would have incurred for the CSO construction work in
the absence of Regulated Materials requiring remediation shall be paid by Rayonier,
as specified in Section 8.3.1 below. The effective duration of the Materials
Management Plan will be determined in the Agreed Order. Rayonier will promptly
notify the City when the Materials Management Plan is no longer in effect.
(c) The City will cooperate with Rayonier in all activities undertaken
by Rayonier on the Real Property pursuant to Rayonier's Remediation Easement.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Rayonier will be permitted to take
split samples and shall receive copies of all laboratory and other analyses and reports
of sampling results performed by or on behalf of the City at the same time those
documents are received by the City.
(d) The City agrees that it will not engage in any action or omission
in, on, about or with respect to the Real Property that would cause or result in a new,
material violation of any Environmental Laws that creates or results in additional costs
or expense to Rayonier; and, once Rayonier has completed its construction obligations
under the Agreed Order and subsequent remedial action plans for the Rayonier Port
Angeles mill site, the City and its officers, officials, employees, contractors and agents
will not attempt to persuade Ecology to reopen Rayonier's investigation or clean up of
the Real Property or the Rayonier Tract or take any action, directly or indirectly, to
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induce, encourage or otherwise suggest the same to Ecology; except this paragraph is
not intended to restrict communications between the City and Ecology as required by
law.
(e) Rayonier shall have sole liability and responsibility for
compliance with the Agreed Order and with the remedial action plan to be developed
subsequent to the required actions under the Agreed Order pursuant to a consent
decree or other agreement with Ecology. To assist Rayonier in fulfilling this
responsibility, for so long as either party has any responsibility to the other under this
Agreement, if the City discovers any evidence of the presence of Regulated Materials
on the Real Property, the City shall promptly disclose that information to Rayonier.
8.3 Allocation of Environmental Liability and Indemnifications
8.3.1 Rayonier's Liability
If the City closes the purchase of the Real Property, then effective on the date
of Closing, Rayonier shall be and remain responsible for:
(1) The following Claims, Liabilities and Damages arising due to the
environmental condition of the Real Property existing on or before Closing:
(a) Remediation required by the Agreed Order and any remedial action
plan to be developed subsequent to the required actions under the Agreed Order
pursuant to a consent decree or other agreement with Ecology,
(b) Remediation required under the Model Toxics Control Act, RCW
Chapter 70.105D "MTCA
(c) Remediation required or extra costs incurred in order to complete the
CSO, over and above the costs the City would have incurred for the CSO in the
absence of Regulated Materials requiring remediation under MTCA,
(d) Natural Resource Damage claims relating to the Real Property,
(e) Regulated Materials emanating or migrating to or from the Real
Property before, on or after Closing, except to the extent such Claims,
Liabilities and Damages constitute the City's Liability under Sections 8.3.3(4)
or (5),
(f) Violations of Environmental Law occurring before, on or after
Closing, except to the extent such Claims, Liabilities and Damages constitute
the City's Liability under Sections 8.3.3(4) or (5).
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(2) conditions created on the Real Property on or after Closing to the extent
those conditions are created or caused by the acts of omissions of Rayonier, or any of
its officers, directors, employees, agents, consultants and shareholders "Rayonier
Parties except for conditions permitted by the Materials Management Plan,
(3) breach by Rayonier of any representation, warranty or covenant contained
in this Agreement, and
(4) any act or omission of Rayonier, or of its contractors, subcontractors, lower
tier sub subcontractors, consultants, employees or agents.
All of the above is referred to herein as Rayonier's Retained Liability."
Rayonier's Retained Liability does not include costs of or any additional remediation
required as a result of any excavation, removal, disposal, construction or development
project undertaken by the City on the Real Property other than the CSO. Rayonier
agrees not to make any claim against the City for any matter that constitutes
Rayonier's Retained Liability.
8.3.2 Rayonier's Indemnity
If the City closes the purchase of the Property, then effective upon Closing
Rayonier does hereby indemnify the City and the City's officers, officials, employees,
agents and consultants "City Parties and shall fully defend and hold them free and
harmless from any and all of Rayonier's Retained Liability, whether based in tort,
Environmental Law or otherwise, and whether asserted by any other natural person or
legal entity, including without limitation any governmental authority other than the
City. Rayonier agrees to pay for all Claims, Liabilities and Damages suffered by the
City and/or any of the City Parties resulting from Rayonier's Retained Liability,
including attorneys' fees incurred by the City Parties in connection with the defense of
any such act, suit, or proceeding (whether before a court of law, administrative
agency, or otherwise), including the cost of any settlement. The obligations contained
in Section 8.3.1 and the indemnity obligations contained in this Section 8.3.2 shall
survive Closing, but the indemnity obligations contained in this Section 8.3.2 shall
terminate when all of the following conditions are met: (a) construction of the CSO is
complete; and (b) Rayonier receives written notice from Ecology that, with respect to
the Sale Parcel, it has completed its construction obligations under the Agreed Order
and under the remedial action plan to be developed subsequent to the required actions
under the Agreed Order pursuant to a consent decree or other agreement with
Ecology.
8.3.3 The City's Liability
If the City closes the purchase of the Real Property, then, effective upon
Closing, and except to the extent of Rayonier's Retained Liability, the City shall be
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and remain responsible for, and shall pay all Claims, Liabilities and Damages
(including attorney's fees and costs of defending any claims) arising from:
(1) ownership and operations on the Real Property from and after Closing,
(2) violations of Environmental Law on the Real Property occurring on or after
Closing as described in 8.2(d) above,
(3) breach of any representation, warranty or covenant contained in this
Agreement by City,
(4) any act or omission of the City, or of its contractors, subcontractors, lower
tier sub subcontractors, consultants, employees or agents; and
(5) any additional remediation or costs required to complete any excavation,
removal or development project undertaken by the City on the Real Property other
than the CSO, including without limitation the cost of additional remediation, and any
Claims, Liabilities and Damages with respect to the environmental condition of the
Real Property existing on the date of Closing.
All of the above are referred to herein as the "City's Liability." The City agrees not
to make any claim against Rayonier for any matter that constitutes the City's Liability.
8.4 Retention of Certain Rights
8.4.1 Rayonier's Retention of Certain Rights
Notwithstanding the transactions contemplated herein or any provisions of this
Agreement that could be interpreted to the contrary, Rayonier shall not transfer or
assign to the City any of Rayonier's rights, titles and interests in and to claims or rights
to monetary recovery available or potentially available (a) under insurance policies
procured by Rayonier, Rayonier Inc. and their respective affiliates (or the predecessors
of any of them), or (b) with respect to claims for reimbursement, contribution,
indemnity or similar claim, whether contractual, statutory, common law -based or
otherwise, that Rayonier, Rayonier Inc. or their respective affiliates (or the
predecessors of any of them) have or may have against the City or against any other
third party potentially liable or responsible parties. The City shall not assert any such
claims against any third parties, and shall reasonably cooperate with Rayonier in its
pursuit of any such claims or rights.
8.4.2 City's Retention of Certain Rights
After the expiry of Rayonier's Indemnity provided in paragraph 8.3.2 above,
the City shall retain any and all rights that the City may have with respect to claims for
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reimbursement, cost recovery, contribution, or similar claim existing under statutory
or common law with respect to the Real Property against Rayonier except for the
City's Liability.
8.5 Limitations on Indemnifications
In compliance with RCW 4.24.115 as in effect on the date of this Agreement,
all provisions of this Agreement pursuant to which Rayonier (the "Indemnitor
agrees to indemnify the City (the "Indemnitee against liability for damages arising
out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property including the Real Property,
(i) shall not apply to damages caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the
Indemnitee, its agents or employees, and (ii) to the extent caused by or resulting from
the concurrent negligence of (a) the Indemnitee or the Indemnitee's agents or
employees and (b) the Indemnitor or the Indemnitor's agents or employees, shall apply
only to the extent of the Indemnitor's negligence; provided, however, the limitations
on indemnity set forth in this paragraph shall automatically and without further act by
either Rayonier or the City be deemed amended so as to remove any of the restrictions
contained in this paragraph that are no longer required by RCW 4.24.115 as a
condition of assuring the validity and enforceability of the parties' respective
indemnification covenants. Rayonier and the City specifically agree that the
provisions of this Section 8.5 apply to any claim of injury or damage to the City's
employees or their property. Each of Rayonier and the City acknowledges and agrees
that as to such claims, it waives any right of immunity that it may have under Title 51
RCW as amended or replaced. This waiver and agreement was specifically negotiated
by Rayonier and the City and is solely for their benefit and is not intended as a waiver
of their immunity under Title 51 RCW for any other purpose.
8.6 Claims Under Indemnification Agreements
(a) Upon the occurrence of any Claim for which indemnification is due
under this Section 8, the indemnified party shall provide notice of the Claim to the
indemnifying party, stating in general terms the circumstances giving rise to the
Claim, specifying the amount of the Claim, and making a request for any payment
then due. The indemnifying party shall then undertake the defense of such Claim as
required under the terms of this Agreement by representatives chosen by it. So long as
the indemnifying party is defending any Claim actively and in good faith, the
indemnifying party shall have the exclusive authority to settle the Claim. The
indemnifying party will keep the other party fully advised as to the progress of all
Claims and the defense and resolution of them. The indemnified party shall cooperate
reasonably with the indemnifying party with respect to the defense of all Claims
(b) If an indemnifying party, within a reasonable time after notice of any
Claim that that party is obligated to defend under this Section 8, fails to defend the
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Claim actively and in good faith, the indemnified party will be entitled to both
monetary damages for breach of this Agreement and to the entry of preliminary and/or
permanent injunctions to cause the indemnifying party to fulfill its indemnification
obligations under this Section 8.
8.7 Resolution of Disputes Arising under Section 8
8.7.1 Good Faith Attempt to Resolve
The City and Rayonier shall attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute that
may arise under this Section 8. At least one representative of each party who has full
authority to settle the dispute shall participate in each meeting that is set by mutual
agreement for purposes of attempting to reach a mutually agreeable resolution.
8.7.2 Mediation of Disputes
If the parties are not able to reach agreement, then each of the City and
Rayonier shall have the right to refer the dispute to mediation by request to the other
made in writing. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of such a request, the parties
shall together select a single qualified and impartial mediator. If the parties are unable
to agree on a mediator within that thirty (30) day period, then either party shall have
the right to refer the matter to mediation with the JAMS Resolution Center in Seattle,
Washington.
The parties shall participate in the mediation process in good faith and
expeditiously. At least one representative of each party who has full authority to settle
the dispute shall attend all mediation sessions. Neither party shall be obligated to
continue the mediation beyond a period of thirty (30) days from the first meeting with
the mediator, or if the mediator concludes that there is no reasonable likelihood that
continuing mediation will result in a mutually agreeable resolution of the dispute. The
costs of the mediator shall be borne equally by the City and Rayonier. All other
expenses incurred by a party in connection with the mediation, including but not
limited to attorneys' fees and costs, shall be borne by the party that incurred them.
9. Casualty Loss
The parties agree that no casualty to the Real Property or the improvements
located on the Real Property shall be a basis for terminating this Agreement or for
reduction of the Purchase Price.
10. Possession
Rayonier shall deliver possession of the Real Property on the Closing Date.
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11. Events of Default
11.1 Notice of Certain Defaults and Opportunity to Cure
Except for any failure to give notice and/or perform within the time periods
and/or by the dates specified in this Agreement, and except for a failure to close, both
of which shall be deemed to be non curable defaults, neither party shall be deemed to
be in default of this Agreement unless and until the other party shall have given the
defaulting party written notice describing the nature of the default and the defaulting
party shall have failed to cure the default within ten (10) days.
11.2 Remedies for Default
If there is an event of default under this Agreement by the City or by Rayonier,
the non defaulting party will be entitled (a) to seek specific performance of the other
party's obligations under this Agreement, (b) to seek recovery of damages, and (c) to
any other remedy available at law or in equity.
12. Notices
Any notice under this Agreement must be in writing and be personally
delivered, delivered by recognized overnight courier service, or given via facsimile
All notices must be addressed to the parties at the following addresses or at such other
addresses as the parties may from time to time direct in writing:
Rayonier:
Michael R. Herman, Vice President
Rayonier Properties, LLC
Riverplace Tower, 23 Floor
1301 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: (904) 357 -9178
Facsimile: (904) 598 -2250
With a copy to: Donald L. Schwendiman, Assistant General Counsel
Rayonier Properties, LLC
3888 NW Randall Way, Suite 204
Silverdale, WA 98383
Telephone: (360) 613 -4065
Facsimile (360) 613 -9733
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The City:
With a copy to: City Attorney
City of Port Angeles
321 E. 5 Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Telephone: (306) 417 -4530
Any notice will be deemed to have been given, if personally delivered, when
delivered, and if delivered by courier service, one (1) Business Day after deposit with
the courier service, and if delivered via facsimile, the same day as verified; provided
that any verification that occurs after 5 p.m. on a Business Day, or at any time on a
Saturday, Sunday or holiday, will be deemed to have occurred as of 9 a.m. on the
following Business Day.
13. Brokers and Finders
Each party represents, warrants to and agrees with the other that it has not had
any contact or dealings regarding the Property or any part of it, or any communication
in connection with the subject matter of this transaction, through any licensed real
estate broker or other person who can claim a right to a commission or finder's fee as
a procuring cause of the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement. If any
broker or finder perfects a claim for a commission or finder's fee based on any other
contract, dealings or communication, the party through whom the broker or finder
makes his or her claim will be responsible for that commission or fee and shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against any liability,
cost or damages (including attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of that claim. The
provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the Closing or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
14. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument
executed by Rayonier and the City.
15. Governing Law and Venue
City Manager
City of Port Angeles
321 E. 5th Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Telephone: (360) 417 -4500
This Agreement and the legal relations between the parties hereto will be
governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of
Washington without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws. Venue for any
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lawsuit arising out of this Agreement shall be in the United States District Court for
the Western District of Washington. If jurisdiction may not be maintained in the
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, then venue for
any lawsuit arising out this Agreement shall be in the Superior Court for Kitsap
County, Washington.
16. Entire Agreement
This Agreement and the exhibits and schedules attached hereto constitute the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to the purchase and sale of the
Property, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings between the parties
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no verbal or other
agreements, including but not limited to any representations or warranties, which
modify or affect this Agreement.
17. Attorneys' Fees
In the event that there is a dispute between the parties arising under this
Agreement or either party employs an attorney to enforce any provision of this
Agreement or to recover damages for such a breach, then each party shall be
responsible for its own attorneys' fees and all costs and expenses expended or
incurred in connection therewith.
18. Time of the Essence
Time is of the essence of this Agreement with respect to each and every
covenant of this Agreement, including, but not limited to the BLA Contingency Date
and the Closing Date.
19. Waiver
Neither Rayonier's nor the City's waiver of the breach of any covenant under
this Agreement will be construed as a waiver of the breach of any other covenants or
as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same covenant.
20. Survival
The terms and provisions of this Agreement, including, without limitation, all
representations, warranties, indemnification and release obligations, will not merge in,
but will survive, the Closing of the transaction contemplated under this Agreement or
any termination of this Agreement.
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21. Assignment
The City shall not assign this Agreement without Rayonier's prior written
consent, which consent may be withheld at Rayonier's sole discretion. No such
assignment shall release the City from any of its obligations under this Agreement.
Any assignment made in violation of this Section 21 shall be void.
22. Negotiation and Construction
This Agreement and each of its terms and provisions are deemed to have been
explicitly negotiated between the parties, and the language in all parts of this
Agreement will, in all cases, be construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly
for or against either party.
23. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in a number of identical counterparts. Each
of the counterparts will be deemed an original for all purposes and all counterparts
will collectively constitute one Agreement. Delivery of counterparts of this
Agreement (but not of documents to be delivered at Closing) via facsimile or by
electronic means of delivery shall be deemed to be delivery of the original.
24. Exhibits and Schedules
The following exhibits and schedule are attached to and made a part of this
Agreement by this reference.
25. Expenses
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A -1
EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT C
EXHIBIT D
EXHIBIT E
EXHIBIT F
EXHIBITS G and G1
EXHIBIT H
EXHIBIT I
Legal Description of Real Property
Containing the Sale Parcel
Map of Sale Parcel
Pipeline Easements
Access Easement
Temporary Construction Easement
Deed
Construction Procedures
Utility Easements
Rayonier's Remediation Easement
Trail Easement Location Map
Subject to the allocation of Closing Costs provided in Section 6.4 above,
whether or not the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be
consummated, all fees and expenses incurred by any party hereto in connection with
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this Agreement shall be borne by such party, including but not limited to consultants'
and attorneys' fees.
26. Successors and Assigns; Third Parties
Subject to and without waiver of the provisions of Section 21 hereof, all of the
rights, duties, benefits, liabilities and obligations of the parties shall inure to the
benefit of, and be binding upon, their respective successors and assigns Except as
specifically set forth or referred to herein, nothing herein expressed or implied is
intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give to any person or entity, other
than the parties hereto and their successors or assigns, any rights or remedies under or
by reason of this Agreement.
27. Headings
The section headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only
and shall not be deemed to modify, explain, restrict, alter or affect the meaning or
interpretation of any provision hereof.
28. Further Assistance
In addition to the actions recited herein and contemplated to be performed,'
executed, and/or delivered by Rayonier and the City, Rayonier and the City agree to
perform, execute and/or deliver or cause to be performed, executed and/or delivered at
the Closing or after the Closing any and all such further acts, instruments, deeds and
assurances as may be reasonably required to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby.
29. Number and Gender
30. Business Days
Whenever the singular number is used, and when required by the context, the
same includes the plural, and the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter
genders.
As used herein, the term "Business Day" shall mean a day that is not a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. In the event that the date for the performance of
any covenant or obligation under this Agreement shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or
legal holiday, the date for performance thereof shall be extended to the next Business
Day.
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31. Not an Offer
One party's submission of this Agreement to the other for review shall not
constitute an offer to purchase or sell the Real Property. This Agreement shall not
become effective and binding upon Rayonier or the City until it has been fully signed
by both Rayonier and the City.
32. Guarantee
Guarantor joins in this Agreement for the sole purpose of providing the
guarantee set forth in this Section 32, and not for any other purpose. Guarantor hereby
guarantees to the City the full performance by Rayonier of all of Rayonier's
obligations under this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument in
duplicate, as of the day and year first above written.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SALE PARCEL
Portions of the following parcels as shown on the map attached as Exhibit A -1:
Suburban Block (Lot) 1 of the Townsite of Port Angeles.
Suburban Block (Lot) 1 '/Z of the Townsite of Port Angeles.
Lotl, Block 1 of Cains Subdivision of Suburban Lot 36 in the City of Port Angeles, together
with adjacent vacated streets and alleys.
Lots 1 and 2 in Block 152, Lots 1 through 9, inclusive, in Block 153, Lots 1 through 3, inclusive,
in Block 154, Lots 1 through 6, inclusive and Lots 13 through 18, inclusive in Block 164 and
Lots 7 through 12, inclusive, in Block 165 of Frank Chambers Subdivision of Suburban Lots 37
and part of 38, Port Angeles Townsite, together with adjacent vacated streets and alleys.
Suburban Block (Lot) 38 of the Townsite of Port Angeles.
Situated in the County of Clallam, State of Washington.
200
Feet
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Map legend
Parcel purchase 126 ac
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Exhibit A-1
sale parcel map
EXHIBIT B
PIPELINE EASEMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the day of 2011, by and
between RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC a Delaware limited liability company, herein called
"Grantor," and the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a Washington municipal corporation, herein
called "Grantee."
Witnesseth:
Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, its successors and assigns, a permanent non-
exclusive easement on, over, under, within, upon, across and through Grantor's lands located
in Clallam County, Washington. The easements are legally described in Parcel(s) on
that survey recorded at Volume Page of Records of Clallam County, Washington,
incorporated herein by this reference (hereafter the "Property A map showing the general
location of the easement area is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference
incorporated herein.
All easements granted prior to the date of this Easement to the Grantee for the purpose of
allowing the Grantee to construct, operate and maintain municipal waste water treatment
system pipelines across and through the Property. Any pipeline easements previously granted
and not described in the recorded survey identified in the preceding paragraph, are
abandoned effective as of the completion of construction of the CSO project.
The easement conveyed hereunder is subject as to said lands to all matters of public record.
This easement is granted for the purpose of allowing Grantee and the Grantee's permittees to
construct, reconstruct, monitor, operate, repair, replace, modify, and maintain pipelines,
underground electric power lines, bridges, and related structures and equipment as part of
Grantee's municipal waste water treatment system. The parties intend this easement to be an
easement in gross which is not appurtenant to and does not run with any particular parcel of
land and is not assignable by Grantee. Furthermore, this easement does not create any rights
in the general public.
The parties hereby agree that the rights hereinabove granted hereunder shall be subject to the
following terms and conditions:
1. Grantor's Reservation of Rights. Grantor reserves for itself, its successors and
assigns all rights and privileges not expressly granted, including without limitation, the right at
all times and for any purpose to go upon, cross and recross, at any place on grade or
otherwise, said rights -of -way on the Property and to use the roads on said rights -of -way in a
manner that will not unreasonably interfere with the rights granted to Grantee hereunder.
Grantor may grant to third parties, upon such terms as it chooses, any or all of the rights
reserved by it herein; provided, that use by such party shall be subject to the terms and
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conditions of this agreement and shall not unreasonably interfere with the rights granted to
Grantee hereunder.
2. Compliance with Applicable Laws. In constructing pipelines, power lines and other
equipment on, over, under, within, upon, across and through the easement area, Grantee will
comply with all applicable laws.
3. Liens and Claims. Grantee will keep the Property free and clear from any liens of any
nature in connection with Grantee's activities on the Property, including, without limitation, any
liens arising out of any work performed or materials ordered or obligations incurred by or on
behalf of Grantee, and hereby indemnifies and holds Grantor and the Property harmless from
any liability from any such liens. In the event any lien is filed against the Property, or any
portion of it, by any person claiming by, through or under Grantee, Grantee shall, upon request
made by Grantor, at Grantee's expense, immediately cause the lien to be released of record.
Grantee agrees to obtain full and irrevocable lien releases from all contractors for work done
on the Property and to deliver them to Grantor promptly after completion of any work
4. Hold Harmless and Indemnity. (a) Grantee shall defend, indemnify and save
Grantor, its affiliates, officers, directors, managers, employees, agents and contractors
"Grantor Parties harmless from all liability, cost, damage and expense (including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) in connection with all claims, suits and actions of every
name, kind and description made or brought against Grantor Parties, or any of them by any
person or entity as a result of or on account of actual or alleged injuries or damages to
persons, entities or property received or sustained, in any way arising out of, in connection
with, or as a result of, the exercise by Grantee, and /or its employees, agents, contractors and
subcontractors of the rights granted in this easement, except, however, to the extent any such
injury results from the negligence or intentional misconduct of Grantor or any of the Grantor
Parties. The obligation of Grantee to indemnify Grantor pursuant to this paragraph shall
survive the expiration and /or termination of this easement.
(b) In compliance with RCW 4.24.115 as in effect on the date of this easement, all
provisions of this easement pursuant to which Grantee agrees to indemnify Grantor against
liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property relative to the
construction, alteration, repair, addition to, subtraction from, improvement to or maintenance
of any building, road or other structure, project, development or improvement attached to land,
including the Property (i) shall not apply to damages caused by or resulting from the sole
negligence of Grantor, its agents or employees, and (ii) to the extent caused by or resulting
from the concurrent negligence of Grantee and /or its agents or employees and Grantor and /or
Grantor's agents or employees, shall apply only to the extent of Grantee's negligence;
provided, however, that this paragraph shall automatically and without further act by either
party to this easement be deemed amended so as to remove any of the restrictions contained
in this paragraph that are no longer required by RCW 4.24.115 or its successor.
(c) GRANTEE AND GRANTOR SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS SECTION 4 ALSO APPLY TO ANY CLAIM OF INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
PERSONS OR PROPERTY OF GRANTEE'S EMPLOYEES, AND GRANTEE
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ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT AS TO SUCH CLAIMS, GRANTEE, WITH
RESPECT TO GRANTOR, DOES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT OF IMMUNITY WHICH
GRANTEE MAY HAVE UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE (TITLE 51 RCW AS AMENDED
AND UNDER ANY SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT STATUTE). THIS WAIVER AND
AGREEMENT WAS SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED BY GRANTOR AND GRANTEE AND IS
SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND IS
NOT INTENDED AS A WAIVER OF GRANTEE'S RIGHTS OF IMMUNITY UNDER SAID
INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
5. Repairs and Maintenance. Grantee shall be solely responsible for all repairs and
maintenance of Grantee's pipelines and equipment constructed or installed on the easement
area.
6. Grantee's Permittees. Grantee may permit its respective contractors, permit holders,
licensees, and their agents, hereinafter individually referred to herein as "Permittee" and
collectively referred to as "Permittees," to exercise the rights granted to it herein.
7. Grantee's Insurance. Grantee represents that it is a member of a municipal self
insurance pool. Grantee, at no expense to the Grantor, shall maintain and provide proof of
membership in the Washington Cities Insurance Authority self insured coverage pool as a city
member. When requested by Grantor, Grantee shall provide proof of membership in the
Washington Cities Insurance Authority self insured coverage pool and the minimum limits
provided by such membership.
As to any liability of the Grantee incurred in the exercise of the rights granted by this
easement, Grantee's self insurance shall be primary to any owned by Grantor.
8. Permittees' Insurance. Grantee shall, or shall require each of its Permittees, before
using any of the Property for commercial purposes to:
(a) Obtain and during the term of such use, maintain a policy of liability insurance
insuring said Permittee against liability arising out of its operations, including use of vehicles.
Minimum amounts of insurance shall be:
General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence
Automobile Liability 500,000 per occurrence
(b) Deliver to the Grantor a certificate from the insurer of said Permittee certifying
that coverage in force is not less than the named amounts in paragraph (a), and that in the
event of cancellation or modification of such coverage, the insurer will give each party hereto
thirty (30) days written notice prior to any cancellation or modification. Rayonier Properties,
LLC shall be named as an additional insured party by their respective Permittees.
9. Taxes. To the extent Grantee is legally obligated to pay personal property taxes,
Grantee shall pay all personal property taxes on Grantee's personal property that is located on
the Property. Grantor shall be responsible for paying real property taxes on the Property.
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10. Abandonment and Termination. This easement shall terminate and the rights to the
easement area shall revert to Grantor in the event the City fails to commence construction of
the pipeline or other improvements related to the CSO project before January 1, 2014, or
thereafter abandons the use of the easement for the purposes described herein for a period
of three (3) consecutive years.
10. Notices. All notices required or permitted by this easement or applicable law shall be
in writing and shall be delivered (i) in person (by hand or by courier), (ii) by certified or
registered U.S. Mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with postage prepaid, (iii) by Express
Courier (overnight or better service) that maintains delivery records, or (iv) by facsimile
transmission or electronic -mail (so long as a duplicate copy thereof is sent the same day by
one of the other methods approved hereby), and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in
a manner specified herein. The initial addresses for notices to be given to the parties under
this easement are as follows:
To GRANTOR:
To GRANTEE:
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Rayonier Properties, LLC
Attention: General Counsel
Riverplace Tower, 23 Floor
1301 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: (904) 357 -9178
Facsimile: (904) 598 -2250
e -mail: Michael.hermanaravonier.com
City of Port Angeles
Attention: Bill Bloor
City Attorney
321 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362 -0217
Telephone: (360) 417 -4531
Facsimile: (360) 417 -4529
e -mail: WBloorc citvofoa.us
A party may, by written notice to the other, specify a different address for notice. Notice given
by certified mail, return receipt requested or express courier is deemed given upon receipt or
when delivery is refused. Notices given by facsimile or electronic mail are deemed given upon
transmission so long as (a) reasonable evidence of transmission is obtained, and (b) such
transmission occurs during business hours at the recipient's location (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted) and the next business day thereafter if
transmitted after such business hours.
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11. Entire Agreement. This easement constitutes the complete agreement between the
parties regarding the subject matter hereof and there are no other agreements written or oral.
No amendment to this easement shall be effective unless done in writing and signed by both
parties.
12. Severabilitv. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this easement is held to
be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the other terms of this easement shall remain in full force
and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
13. Waiver. The waiver by one party of the performance of any covenant, term, or
condition under this easement shall not invalidate this easement nor shall it be considered a
waiver by it of any other covenant, term, or condition under this easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument in duplicate, as of
the day and year first above written.
RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
By:
Name:
Title:
Michael R. Herman
Vice President General Counsel
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF Duval
ss.
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence
that Michael R. Herman is the person who appeared before me, and said person
acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized to
execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Vice President General Counsel of
Rayonier Properties, LLC, to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and
purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss.
COUNTY OF CLALLAM
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Print Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State
of Florida, residing
at
My Commission Expires
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory
evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and
said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was
authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the
of The City of Port Angeles, to be the
free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
Print Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State
of Washington, residing
at
My Commission Expires
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Exhibit A —Map location of Easement
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EXHIBIT C
ACCESS EASEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the day of
2011, by and between RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC a Delaware limited liability
company, herein called "Grantor," and the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a
Washington municipal corporation, herein called "Grantee."
Witnesseth:
Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, its successors, and assigns, a
permanent non exclusive easement upon, over, and along rights -of -way over and
across Grantor's lands located in Clallam County, Washington. The easements
are legally described in Parcel(s) on that survey recorded at Volume
Page of Records of Clallam County, Washington, incorporated herein by
this reference (hereafter the "Property A map showing the general location of
the easement area is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference
incorporated herein.
This easement is granted for the purpose of allowing Grantee and the Grantee's
permittees to complete access for ingress to and egress from Grantee's property
legally described in Parcel(s) on that survey recorded at Volume
Page of Records of Clallam County, Washington, incorporated herein by
this reference. This easement is for access to and is intended to benefit
Grantee's property legally described in Parcel(s) on that survey recorded
at Volume Page of Records of Clallam County, Washington,
incorporated herein by this reference, and shall run with Grantee's property. This
easement is for the benefit of the Grantee and the Grantee's Permittees, and it
does not create any rights in the general public.
The easement conveyed hereunder is subject to all matters of public record
affecting Grantor's lands over which the easement runs.
The parties hereby agree that the rights hereinabove granted hereunder shall be
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Grantor's Reservation of Rights. Grantor reserves for itself, its
successors and assigns all rights and privileges not expressly granted, including
without limitation, the right at all times and for any purpose to go upon, cross and
recross, at any place on grade or otherwise, said rights -of -way on the Property
and to use the roads on said rights -of -way in a manner that will not unreasonably
interfere with the rights granted to Grantee hereunder. Grantor may grant to third
parties, upon such terms as it chooses, any or all of the rights reserved by it
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herein; provided, that use by such party shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this agreement and shall not unreasonably interfere with the rights
granted to Grantee hereunder.
2. Liens and Claims. Grantee will keep the Property free and clear from any
liens of any nature in connection with Grantee's activities on the Property,
including, without limitation, any liens arising out of any work performed or
materials ordered or obligations incurred by or on behalf of Grantee, and hereby
indemnifies and holds Grantor and the Property harmless from any liability from
any such liens. In the event any lien is filed against the Property, or any portion of
it, by any person claiming by, through or under Grantee, Grantee shall, upon
request made by Grantor, at Grantee's expense, immediately cause the lien to be
released of record. Grantee agrees to obtain full and irrevocable lien releases
from all contractors for work done on the Property and to deliver them to Grantor
promptly after completion of any work
3. Hold Harmless and Indemnity. (a) Grantee shall defend, indemnify and
save Grantor, its affiliates, officers, directors, managers, employees, agents and
contractors "Grantor Parties harmless from all liability, cost, damage and
expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) in connection
with all claims, suits and actions of every name, kind and description made or
brought against Grantor Parties, or any of them by any person or entity as a result
of or on account of actual or alleged injuries or damages to persons, entities or
property received or sustained, in any way arising out of, in connection with, or as
a result of, the exercise by Grantee, and /or its employees, agents, contractors and
subcontractors of the rights granted in this Agreement, except, however, to the
extent any such injury results from the negligence or intentional misconduct of
Grantor or any of the Grantor Parties. The obligation of Grantee to indemnify
Grantor pursuant to this paragraph shall survive the expiration and /or termination
of this Agreement
(b) In compliance with RCW 4.24.115 as in effect on the date of this
Agreement, all provisions of this Agreement pursuant to which Grantee agrees to
indemnify Grantor against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to
persons or damage to property relative to the construction, alteration, repair,
addition to, subtraction from, improvement to or maintenance of any building, road
or other structure, project, development or improvement attached to land,
including the Property (i) shall not apply to damages caused by or resulting from
the sole negligence of Grantor, its agents or employees, and (ii) to the extent
caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of Grantee and /or its
agents or employees and Grantor and /or Grantor's agents or employees, shall
apply only to the extent of Grantee's negligence; provided, however, that this
paragraph shall automatically and without further act by either party to this
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Agreement be deemed amended so as to remove any of the restrictions contained
in this paragraph that are no longer required by RCW 4.24.115 or its successor.
(c) GRANTEE AND GRANTOR SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 3 ALSO APPLY TO ANY CLAIM OF INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO THE PERSONS OR PROPERTY OF GRANTEE'S
EMPLOYEES, AND GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT AS TO
SUCH CLAIMS, GRANTEE, WITH RESPECT TO GRANTOR, DOES HEREBY
WAIVE ANY RIGHT OF IMMUNITY WHICH GRANTEE MAY HAVE UNDER
INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE (TITLE 51 RCW AS AMENDED AND UNDER ANY
SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT STATUTE). THIS WAIVER AND
AGREEMENT WAS SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED BY GRANTOR AND
GRANTEE AND IS SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTOR, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A WAIVER OF
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS OF IMMUNITY UNDER SAID INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
4. Damaae to Roads. Grantee using any portion of a road located on the
easement as shown on the map attached as Exhibit A shall repair, or cause to be
repaired, at its sole cost and expense, that damage to said road occasioned by
Grantee which is in excess of that which it would cause through normal and
prudent usage of said road.
5. Repairs and Maintenance. Unless the parties hereto agree in writing to
share the cost of routine maintenance or improvements in advance of such
maintenance being done or improvements being made, such maintenance or
improvements shall be solely for the account of the party doing the work.
6. Grantee's Permittees. Grantee may permit its respective contractors,
permit holders, licensees and their agents, hereinafter individually referred to
herein as "Permittee" and collectively referred to as "Permittees," to exercise the
rights granted to it herein.
7. Grantee's Insurance. Grantee represents that it is a member of a
municipal self insurance pool. Grantee, at no expense to the Grantor, shall
maintain and provide proof of membership in the Washington Cities Insurance
Authority self insured coverage pool as a city member. When requested by
Grantor, Grantee shall provide proof of membership in the Washington Cities
Insurance Authority self insured coverage pool and the minimum limits provided
by such membership.
As to any liability of the Grantee incurred in the exercise of the rights granted by
this Agreement, Grantee's self insurance shall be primary to any owned by
Grantor.
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8. Taxes. To the extent Grantee is legally obligated to pay personal property
taxes, Grantee shall pay all personal property taxes on Grantee's personal
property that is located on the Property. Grantor shall be responsible for paying
real property taxes on the Property.
9. Notices. All notices required or permitted by this easement or applicable
law shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) in person (by hand or by courier),
(ii) by certified or registered U.S. Mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with
postage prepaid, (iii) by Express Courier (overnight or better service) that
maintains delivery records, or (iv) by facsimile transmission or electronic -mail (so
long as a duplicate copy thereof is sent the same day by one of the other methods
approved hereby), and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner
specified herein. The initial addresses for notices to be given to the parties under
this easement are as follows:
To GRANTOR:
To GRANTEE:
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Rayonier Properties, LLC
Attention: General Counsel
Riverplace Tower, 23 Floor
1301 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: (904) 357 -9178
Facsimile: (904) 598 -2250
e -mail: Michael.herman @rayonier.com
City of Port Angeles
Attention: Bill Bloor
City Attorney
321 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362 -0217
Telephone: (360) 417 -4531
Facsimile: (360) 417 -4529
e -mail: WBloor @cityofpa.us
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A party may, by written notice to the other, specify a different address for notice.
Notice given by certified mail, return receipt requested or express courier is
deemed given upon receipt or when delivery is refused. Notices given by
facsimile or electronic mail are deemed given upon transmission so long as
(a) reasonable evidence of transmission is obtained, and (b) such transmission
occurs during business hours at the recipient's location (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted) and the next business day
thereafter if transmitted after such business hours.
10. Entire Aareement. This easement constitutes the complete agreement
between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and there are no other
agreements written or oral. No amendment to this easement shall be effective
unless done in writing and signed by both parties.
11. Severabilitv. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this easement
is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the other terms of this easement shall
remain in full force and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
12. Waiver. The waiver by one party of the performance of any covenant,
term, or condition under this easement shall not invalidate this easement nor shall
it be considered a waiver by it of any other covenant, term, or condition under this
easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument in
duplicate, as of the day and year first above written.
RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
By:
Name:
Title:
Michael R. Herman
Vice President General Counsel
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF Duval
ss.
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence
that Michael R. Herman is the person who appeared before me, and said person
acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized to
execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Vice President General Counsel of
Rayonier Properties, LLC, to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and
purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss.
COUNTY OF CLALLAM
Print Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State
of Florida, residing
at
My Commission Expires
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory
evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and
said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was
authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the
of The City of Port Angeles, to be the
free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
Print Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State
of Washington, residing
at
My Commission Expires
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EXHIBIT D
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the day of 2011, by
and between RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC a Delaware limited liability company, herein
called "Grantor," and the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a Washington municipal
corporation, herein called "Grantee."
Witnesseth:
Grantor has sold to Grantee certain real property and granted to Grantee certain
easements for the purpose, in part, of allowing Grantee to construct pipelines and
facilities as a part of Grantee's combined sewer overflow "CSO project. Without limiting
its intended scope, this temporary easement is intended to provide Grantee, among other
things, with space on which to perform construction, stage materials and equipment, and
conduct activities necessary to and in support of the construction of the CSO project.
Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, a temporary non exclusive easement
upon, over and across Grantor's lands located in Clallam County, Washington. The
easements are legally described in Parcel(s) on that survey recorded at Volume
Page of Records of Clallam County, Washington, incorporated herein by this
reference (hereafter the "Property A map showing the general location of the easement
area is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein.
The easement conveyed hereunder is subject as to said lands to all matters of public
record.
This temporary easement is granted for the purpose of allowing Grantee and Granttee's
Permittees to perform construction, stage materials and equipment, and conduct activities
necessary to and in support of the construction of the CSO project. The parties intend
this easement to be an easement in gross which is not appurtenant to and does not run
with any particular parcel of land. This easement does not grant any rights in the general
public.
The parties hereby agree that the rights hereinabove granted hereunder shall be subject
to the following terms and conditions:
1. Term. The term of this Easement shall be become effective immediately and shall
continue through the completion of construction of the City's CSO project.
2. Grantor's Reservation of Rights. Grantor reserves for itself, its successors and
assigns all rights and privileges not expressly granted, including without limitation, the
right at all times and for any purpose to go upon, cross and recross, at any place on
grade or otherwise, said rights -of -way on the Property and to use the roads on said
rights -of -way in a manner that will not unreasonably interfere with the rights granted to
Grantee hereunder. Grantor may grant to third parties, upon such terms as it chooses,
any or all of the rights reserved by it herein; provided, that use by such party shall be
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subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement and shall not unreasonably interfere
with the rights granted to Grantee hereunder.
3. Grantee's Operations. Grantee acknowledges that the easement area is the site
of a former mill, and is subject to an Agreed Order with the Washington State Department
of Ecology with respect to investigation of the environmental condition of the property.
Grantee further acknowledges that investigations to date have disclosed the presence, or
suspected presence, of contamination on, in, under and about the easement area.
Grantee shall conduct its operations under this Agreement in a careful and reasonable
manner, and shall be responsible for the safety of all persons using the easement on
behalf of Grantee or at Grantee's request. Only City employees, authorized City
contractors, required tribal monitors, and personnel of state, federal, and local agencies
that have regulatory authority over the CSO project are permitted to access the Property
under this Easement. Grantee shall perform all activities under this Easement in
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules, ordinances
and codes. All persons using this Easement pursuant to this agreement shall do so at
their own risk and at the expense of Grantee. Grantee shall be responsible for all costs
and expenses relating to the activities conducted on the Easement by Grantee or its
contractors and relating to compliance with the terms of this Easement, except as
otherwise provided in the Construction Procedures set forth in Exhibit F to the Real Estate
Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Grantor and the Grantee dated
"the Purchase and Sale Agreement
4. Liens and Claims. Grantee will keep the Property free and clear from any liens
of any nature in connection with Grantee's activities on the Property, including, without
limitation, any liens arising out of any work performed or materials ordered or obligations
incurred by or on behalf of Grantee, and hereby indemnifies and holds Grantor and the
Property harmless from any liability from any such liens. In the event any lien is filed
against the Property, or any portion of it, by any person claiming by, through or under
Grantee, Grantee shall, upon request made by Grantor, at Grantee's expense,
immediately cause the lien to be released of record. Grantee agrees to obtain full and
irrevocable lien releases from all contractors for work done on the Property and to deliver
them to Grantor promptly after completion of any work
5. Hold Harmless and Indemnity. (a) Grantee shall defend, indemnify and save
Grantor, its affiliates, officers, directors, managers, employees, agents and contractors
"Grantor Parties harmless from all liability, cost, damage and expense (including, but
not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) in connection with all claims, suits and actions
of every name, kind and description made or brought against Grantor Parties, or any of
them by any person or entity as a result of or on account of actual or alleged injuries or
damages to persons, entities or property received or sustained, in any way arising out of,
in connection with, or as a result of, the exercise by Grantee, and /or its employees,
agents, contractors and subcontractors of the rights granted in this Agreement, except,
however, to the extent any such injury results from the negligence or intentional
misconduct of Grantor or any of the Grantor Parties. The obligation of Grantee to
indemnify Grantor pursuant to this paragraph shall survive the expiration and /or
termination of this Agreement
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(b) In compliance with RCW 4.24.115 as in effect on the date of this Agreement,
all provisions of this Agreement pursuant to which Grantee agrees to indemnify Grantor
against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property
relative to the construction, alteration, repair, addition to, subtraction from, improvement
to or maintenance of any building, road or other structure, project, development or
improvement attached to land, including the Property (i) shall not apply to damages
caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of Grantor, its agents or employees, and
(ii) to the extent caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of Grantee and /or
its agents or employees and Grantor and /or Grantor's agents or employees, shall apply
only to the extent of Grantee's negligence; provided, however, that this paragraph shall
automatically and without further act by either party to this Agreement be deemed
amended so as to remove any of the restrictions contained in this paragraph that are no
longer required by RCW 4.24.115 or its successor.
(c) GRANTEE AND GRANTOR SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 5 ALSO APPLY TO ANY CLAIM OF INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE PERSONS OR PROPERTY OF GRANTEE'S EMPLOYEES, AND
GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT AS TO SUCH CLAIMS, GRANTEE,
WITH RESPECT TO GRANTOR, DOES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT OF IMMUNITY
WHICH GRANTEE MAY HAVE UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE (TITLE 51 RCW AS
AMENDED AND UNDER ANY SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT STATUTE). THIS
WAIVER AND AGREEMENT WAS SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED BY GRANTOR AND
GRANTEE AND IS SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS, AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A WAIVER OF GRANTEE'S RIGHTS OF
IMMUNITY UNDER SAID INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
6. Repair of Damage. Grantee shall promptly repair or cause to be repaired, at its
sole cost and expense, any damage to the Property resulting from Grantee's exercise of
its rights under this Agreement. Grantee shall be responsible, at its sole cost, for cleanup
and removal from the Property for all debris, trash or other material brought to and left on
the Property by Grantee, its employees, agents or invitees.
7. Hazardous Substances. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Easement,
Grantee shall not knowingly use, transport, store, treat, generate, sell or dispose of any
Hazardous Substances on or in any manner that affects Grantor's property in violation of
any Environmental Law. "Affects the Property" shall include but not be limited to allowing
any hazardous substances into adjacent surface waters, soils, sediments, ground waters
or air.
(a) Compliance with Environmental Laws: Grantee shall, at its sole cost and
expense, comply with all Environmental Laws that apply to its activities under this
Easement, except as otherwise provided in Exhibit F to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement.
(b) Hold Harmless and Indemnity: Grantee shall defend, indemnify and hold
Grantor and all Grantor Parties harmless from any loss, claim, fine or penalty to the
extent arising from the Release of Hazardous Substances or any violation of
Environmental Laws affecting Grantor's property as a result of the exercise by Grantee of
its rights under the terms of this Easement, except for obligations of the Grantor under
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Exhibit F to the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and subject to the provisions set forth in
this Easement, including Section 5.b. Such obligation shall include, but shall not be
limited to, environmental response and remedial costs, other cleanup costs,
environmental consultants' fees, attorneys' fees, fines and penalties, laboratory testing
fees, claims by third parties and governmental authorities for death, personal injuries,
property damage, natural resource damages and any other costs. Grantee's obligations
pursuant to this subparagraph shall survive expiration or other termination of this
Easement.
(c) Vacation of the Easement Area: Prior to vacation of the easement area, in
addition to all other requirements under this Easement, Grantee shall remove any
Hazardous Substances placed by it on the easement area during the term of this
Easement, and shall demonstrate such removal to Grantor's satisfaction.
(d) Definitions: "Environmental Laws" shall mean any federal, state or local
environmental health, safety or similar laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances
presently in effect or which may be enacted during the term of this Easement, as such
laws, statutes, rules, regulations and /or ordinances may be supplemented or amended
from time to time, including but not limited to laws regarding the proper and lawful use,
transportation, storage, treatment, generation, sale and disposal of Hazardous
Substances on or in any manner that affects the easement area, the real property or the
surrounding properties. "Hazardous Substances" shall mean any hazardous, toxic,
dangerous or extremely hazardous substance, material or waste, including marine
pollutants, marine toxics, and air toxics, which is or becomes regulated by the United
States Government, the State of Washington, or any local governmental authority with
jurisdiction over the Grantor's land located in Clallam County, Washington. The term
includes, without limitation, any substance containing contaminants regulated as specified
above. "Release" shall be defined as provided in 42 U.S.C. 9601 and RCW
70.105D.020, or successor legislation. In the event a conflict exists between the two
definitions, the broader definition shall apply. For purposes of this Agreement, the term
Release shall also include an anticipated Release.
(e) Grantor's Responsibility. The Parties acknowledge that the easement area
is part of a larger site on which the Grantor deposited Hazardous Substances while
operating a pulp mill. The Grantor is liable for the Release of Hazardous Substances
during the operation of the pulp mill. Nothing in this Agreement is intended in any way to
transfer the Grantor's liability to the Grantee or to diminish the Grantor's liability.
8. Grantee's Permittees. Grantee may permit its respective contractors,
permittees, licenses and their agents, hereinafter individually referred to herein as
"Permittee" and collectively referred to as "Permittees," to exercise the rights granted to it
herein.
9. Grantee's Insurance. Grantee represents that it is a member of a municipal self
insurance pool. Grantee, at no expense to the Grantor, shall maintain and provide proof
of membership in the Washington Cities Insurance Authority self insured coverage pool
as a city member. When requested by Grantor, Grantee shall provide proof of
membership in the Washington Cities Insurance Authority self insured coverage pool and
the minimum limits provided by such membership.
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As to any liability of the Grantee incurred in the exercise of the rights granted by this
Agreement, Grantee's self insurance shall be primary to any owned by Grantor.
10. Permittees' Insurance. Grantee shall, or shall require each of its Permittees,
before using any of said Property for commercial purposes to:
(a) Obtain and during the term of such use, maintain a policy of liability
insurance insuring said Permittee against liability arising out of its operations, including
use of vehicles. Minimum amounts of insurance shall be:
General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence
Automobile Liability 500,000 per occurrence
(b) Deliver to the Grantor a certificate from the insurer of said Permittee
certifying that coverage in force is not less than the named amounts in paragraph (a), and
that in the event of cancellation or modification of such coverage, the insurer will give
each party hereto thirty (30) days written notice prior to any cancellation or modification.
Rayonier Properties LLC shall be named as an additional insured party by their respective
Permittees.
11. Taxes. To the extent Grantee is legally obligated to pay personal property taxes,
Grantee shall pay all personal property taxes on Grantee's personal property that is
located on the Property. Grantor shall be responsible for paying real property taxes on
the Property.
12. Assianment. Grantee shall not assign its interest in this Easement without the
prior written consent of Grantor.
13. Notices. All notices required or permitted by this easement or applicable law shall
be in writing and shall be delivered (i) in person (by hand or by courier), (ii) by certified or
registered U.S. Mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with postage prepaid, (iii) by
Express Courier (overnight or better service) that maintains delivery records, or (iv) by
facsimile transmission or electronic -mail (so long as a duplicate copy thereof is sent the
same day by one of the other methods approved hereby), and shall be deemed
sufficiently given if served in a manner specified herein. The initial addresses for notices
to be given to the parties under this easement are as follows:
To GRANTOR:
To GRANTEE:
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Rayonier Properties, LLC
Attention: General Counsel
Riverplace Tower, 23 Floor
1301 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: (904) 357 -9178
Facsimile: (904) 598 -2250
e-mail Michael.herman @rayonier.com
City of Port Angeles
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A party may, by written notice to the other, specify a different address for notice. Notice
given by certified mail, return receipt requested or express courier is deemed given upon
receipt or when delivery is refused. Notices given by facsimile or electronic mail are
deemed given upon transmission so long as (a) reasonable evidence of transmission is
obtained, and (b) such transmission occurs during business hours at the recipient's
location (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted) and
the next business day thereafter if transmitted after such business hours.
14. Entire Agreement. This easement constitutes the complete agreement between
the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and there are no other agreements written
or oral. No amendment to this easement shall be effective unless done in writing and
signed by both parties.
15. Severabilitv. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this easement is
held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the other terms of this easement shall remain in
full force and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
16. Waiver. The waiver by one party of the performance of any covenant, term, or
condition under this easement shall not invalidate this easement nor shall it be considered
a waiver by it of any other covenant, term, or condition under this easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument in duplicate,
as of the day and year first above written.
RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
Michael R. Herman
Vice President General Counsel
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
By:
Name:
Title:
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Attention: Bill Bloor
City Attorney
321 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362 -0217
Telephone: (360) 417 -4531
Facsimile: (360) 417 -4529
e -mail: WBloor @cityofpa.us
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF Duval
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF CLALLAM
ss.
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that
Michael R. Herman is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he
signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized to execute the instrument and
acknowledged it as the Vice President General Counsel of Rayonier Properties, LLC, to be the free
and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day and year
first above written.
ss.
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that
is the person who appeared before me, and said person
acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized to execute the
instrument and acknowledged it as the of The
City of Port Angeles, to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes
mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day and year
first above written.
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AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
Bill Bloor, City Attorney
City of Port Angeles
321 East Fifth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362 -0217
EXHIBIT E
BARGAIN AND SALE DEED
Document Title: BARGAIN AND SALE DEED
Reference Number of Related Documents: None
Grantor: Rayonier Properties, LLC
Grantee: City of Port Angeles
Legal Description: See Exhibit A attached
Assessor's Tax Parcel Number:
The grantor, RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, bargains, sells and conveys to The CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a
Washington municipal corporation, the real property described in Exhibit A attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
The above property is subject to easements, restrictions, reservations and
encumbrances of record.
DATED THIS day of 2011.
RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
Its:
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF
On this day of 2011, before me personally appeared
to me known to be the of Rayonier Properties, LLC, the limited liability
company that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged said instrument to be
the free and voluntary act and deed of said company for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath, stated that he was authorized to execute said instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official
seal the day and year first above written.
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the
State of Washington,
Residing:
Commission Expires:
EXHIBIT F
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
This Exhibit is intended to set out procedures to implement the terms of the Agreement. It is
intended to be consistent with both the Agreement and the Materials Management Plan. In the
event of any conflict, the applicable terms of the Agreement or the Materials Management Plan
shall prevail over the terms of this Exhibit.
Rayonier will designate a representative to participate in an initial construction workshop and
follow on weekly meetings with the City and its contractors both before and during construction
of the CSO project.
Rayonier Properties, LLC will be responsible for:
1. Providing, not later than March 1, 2011, an evaluation of potential contaminants of
concern that will need to be addressed under the Materials Management Plan for soils
within the planned CSO excavation area identified as a result of Rayonier's remedial
investigation of the Rayonier Tract, including a map or maps showing the areas where
each contaminant is likely to be found and the analytical results of samples taken within
each area;
2 Providing a timely evaluation of potential contaminants of concern in groundwater that
may be encountered in planned excavation areas and determine whether the water can
be discharged to the City's wastewater treatment plant "WWTP
3. Observation of excavation activities during construction of the CSO for conformance
with the Materials Management Plan and for the presence of visibly contaminated soil
(soil containing visible staining /discoloration, separate -phase hydrocarbons, etc.) and
any unexpected conditions;
4 Providing roll -off containers for secure containment of visibly contaminated soil;
5 Characterization of visibly contaminated soil for off -site disposal;
6. Arranging and paying for transportation and disposal of visibly contaminated soil;
7. Designating where overexcavation is required, and informing the City as quickly as
possible;
8. Setup and management of staging /stockpiling areas outside of the CSO project area for
the following excavated material stockpiles and designating which material will be
delivered to each stockpile:
a. Likely uncontaminated "clean") soil;
b. Potentially contaminated soil; and
c. Wood, concrete, and other debris;
Decontaminating of all equipment used to transport contaminated soils and
groundwater when leaving the worksite;
The City of Port Angeles will be responsible for:
1 0. Chemical characterization (sampling and analysis) of likely uncontaminated and
potentially contaminated soil stockpiles to determine whether these materials can be
reclassified as confirmed clean or confirmed contaminated;
11. Spreading confirmed clean soil (i.e., soil suitable for unrestricted reuse under MTCA)
in designated areas on the mill property;
12. Securing confirmed contaminated soil (i.e., soil not suitable for unrestricted reuse under
MTCA) the stockpiles described in 9 above and providing long -term control and
maintenance to prevent runoff and leaching to the subsurface;
13. Arranging for storage, treatment and disposal of dewatering water if the water is not
acceptable for disposal at the WWTP;
14 Arranging for disposal of separate -phase hydrocarbons, if encountered.
15. Rayonier will be considered the generator of all contaminated soil and groundwater that
requires off site disposal generated during the construction project, and be responsible
for compliance with all legal requirements for such off site disposal.
16. Rayonier will perform its responsibilities in a timely manner with the goal that
construction of the project, once begun, will not be delayed.
1 Soil excavation and hauling to stockpiles per segregation instructions from Rayonier,
referenced in Sections 4.0 and 5.0 of the Materials Management Plan as follows:
a. The upper 2 feet of soil will be managed as potentially contaminated soil;
b. Soil between 2 feet bgs and the final trench grade elevation will be managed
according to the location/zone along the CSO alignment from which the soil is
excavated, or according to results of pre construction sampling;
c. When directed by Rayonier in conformance with the Materials Management Plan,
visibly contaminated soil will be overexcavated vertically to a depth of up to 15
feet below ground surface (or, if groundwater is encountered in the excavation, to
a depth of up to 2 feet below the water table) and laterally to a setback distance
from the edge of the design pipeline trench equal to 1.5 times the depth of
overexcavation; and
d. Soil excavated outside of the design pipeline trench width will be replaced with
soil suitable for unrestricted reuse under MTCA;
Delivering excavated materials to staging areas and/or roll -off containers as directed by
Rayonier;
3. Transferring water from dewatering operations to a designated on -site holding tank and
then to the City WWTP in accordance with the Materials Management Plan; and
4 Archaeological monitoring during the project.
The City will submit to Rayonier each month invoices, with documentation, showing
amounts to the reimbursed. Rayonier will reimburse the City for such costs within thirty (30)
days each monthly invoice is delivered to Rayonier.
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EXHIBIT G
UTILITY EASEMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the day of
2011, by and between RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC a Delaware limited liability
company, herein called "Grantor," and the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a
Washington municipal corporation, herein called "Grantee."
Witnesseth:
Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, its successors and assigns, a
permanent non exclusive easement upon, over and across Grantor's lands
located in Clallam County. The easements are legally described in Parcel(s)
on that survey recorded at Volume Page of Records of
Clallam County, Washington, incorporated herein by this reference (hereafter the
"Property A map showing the general location of the easement area is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein.
The easement conveyed hereunder is subject as to said lands to all matters of
public record.
This easement is granted for the purpose of allowing Grantee to construct,
reconstruct, monitor, operate, repair, replace, modify, and maintain electric power
lines and related equipment, water distribution lines and related equipment, and
storm drain lines and related equipment for the purpose of providing electric,
water, and storm drainage services to Grantee's municipal waste water treatment
system.
This easement is intended to benefit Grantee's property legally described in
Parcel(s) on that survey recorded at Volume Page of
Records of Clallam County, Washington, attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein, and shall run with said lands.
The parties hereby agree that the rights hereinabove granted hereunder shall be
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Grantor's Reservation of Rights. Grantor reserves for itself, its
successors and assigns all rights and privileges not expressly granted, including
without limitation, the right at all times and for any purpose to go upon, cross and
recross, at any place on grade or otherwise, said rights -of -way on lands owned by
it and to use the roads on said rights -of -way in a manner that will not
unreasonably interfere with the rights granted to Grantee hereunder. Grantor may
grant to third parties, upon such terms as it chooses, any or all of the rights
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reserved by it herein; provided, that use by such party shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of this agreement and shall not unreasonably interfere with
the rights granted to Grantee hereunder.
2. Liens and Claims. Grantee will keep the Property free and clear from any
liens of any nature in connection with Grantee's activities on the Property,
including, without limitation, any liens arising out of any work performed or
materials ordered or obligations incurred by or on behalf of Grantee, and hereby
indemnifies and holds Grantor and the Property harmless from any liability from
any such liens. In the event any lien is filed against the Property, or any portion of
it, by any person claiming by, through or under Grantee, Grantee shall, upon
request made by Grantor, at Grantee's expense, immediately cause the lien to be
released of record. Grantee agrees to obtain full and irrevocable lien releases
from all contractors for work done on the Property and to deliver them to Grantor
promptly after completion of any work
3. Hold Harmless and Indemnity. (a) Grantee shall defend, indemnify and
save Grantor, its affiliates, officers, directors, managers, employees, agents and
contractors "Grantor Parties harmless from all liability, cost, damage and
expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) in connection
with all claims, suits and actions of every name, kind and description made or
brought against Grantor Parties, or any of them by any person or entity as a result
of or on account of actual or alleged injuries or damages to persons, entities or
property received or sustained, in any way arising out of, in connection with, or as
a result of, the exercise by Grantee, and /or its employees, agents, contractors and
subcontractors of the rights granted in this Agreement, except, however, to the
extent any such injury results from the negligence or intentional misconduct of
Grantor or any of the Grantor Parties. The obligation of Grantee to indemnify
Grantor pursuant to this paragraph shall survive the expiration and /or termination
of this Agreement
(b) In compliance with RCW 4.24.115 as in effect on the date of this
Agreement, all provisions of this Agreement pursuant to which Grantee agrees to
indemnify Grantor against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to
persons or damage to property relative to the construction, alteration, repair,
addition to, subtraction from, improvement to or maintenance of any building, road
or other structure, project, development or improvement attached to land,
including the Property (i) shall not apply to damages caused by or resulting from
the sole negligence of Grantor, its agents or employees, and (ii) to the extent
caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of Grantee and /or its
agents or employees and Grantor and /or Grantor's agents or employees, shall
apply only to the extent of Grantee's negligence; provided, however, that this
paragraph shall automatically and without further act by either party to this
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Agreement be deemed amended so as to remove any of the restrictions contained
in this paragraph that are no longer required by RCW 4.24.115 or its successor.
(c) GRANTEE AND GRANTOR SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 3 ALSO APPLY TO ANY CLAIM OF INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO THE PERSONS OR PROPERTY OF GRANTEE'S
EMPLOYEES, AND GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT AS TO
SUCH CLAIMS, GRANTEE, WITH RESPECT TO GRANTOR, DOES HEREBY
WAIVE ANY RIGHT OF IMMUNITY WHICH GRANTEE MAY HAVE UNDER
INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE (TITLE 51 RCW AS AMENDED AND UNDER ANY
SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT STATUTE). THIS WAIVER AND
AGREEMENT WAS SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED BY GRANTOR AND
GRANTEE AND IS SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTOR, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A WAIVER OF
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS OF IMMUNITY UNDER SAID INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
4. Repairs and Maintenance. Grantee shall be solely responsible for all
repairs and maintenance of Grantee's power lines and equipment constructed or
installed on the easement area.
5. Grantee's Permittees. Grantee may permit its respective contractors,
licenses and their agents, hereinafter individually referred to herein as "Permittee"
and collectively referred to as "Permittees," to exercise the rights granted to it
herein.
6. Grantee's Insurance. Grantee represents that it is a member of a
municipal self insurance pool. Grantee, at no expense to the Grantor, shall
maintain and provide proof of membership in the Washington Cities Insurance
Authority self insured coverage pool as a city member. When requested by
Grantor, Grantee shall provide proof of membership in the Washington Cities
Insurance Authority self insured coverage pool and the minimum limits provided
by such membership.
As to any liability of the Grantee incurred in the exercise of the rights granted by
this Agreement, Grantee's self insurance shall be primary to any owned by
Grantor.
7. Permittees' Insurance. Grantee shall, or shall require each of its
Permittees, before using any of said Property for commercial purposes to:
(a) Obtain and during the term of such use, maintain a policy of liability
insurance insuring said Permittee against liability arising out of its operations,
including use of vehicles Minimum amounts of insurance shall be:
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General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence
Automobile Liability 500,000 per occurrence
(b) Deliver to the Grantor a certificate from the insurer of said Permittee
certifying that coverage in force is not less than the named amounts in paragraph
(a), and that in the event of cancellation or modification of such coverage, the
insurer will give each party hereto thirty (30) days written notice prior to any
cancellation or modification. Rayonier Properties LLC shall be named as an
additional insured party by their respective Permittees.
8. Taxes. To the extent Grantee is legally obligated to pay personal property
taxes, Grantee shall pay all personal property taxes on Grantee's personal
property that is located on the Property. Grantor shall be responsible for paying
real property taxes on the Property.
9. Abandonment and Termination. This easement shall terminate and the
rights to the easement area shall revert to Grantor in the event the City fails to
commence construction of the pipeline or other improvements related to the CSO
project before January 1, 2014, or thereafter abandons the use of the easement
for the purposes described herein for a period of three (3) consecutive years.
10. Notices. All notices required or permitted by this easement or applicable
law shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) in person (by hand or by courier),
(ii) by certified or registered U.S. Mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with
postage prepaid, (iii) by Express Courier (overnight or better service) that
maintains delivery records, or (iv) by facsimile transmission or electronic -mail (so
long as a duplicate copy thereof is sent the same day by one of the other methods
approved hereby), and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner
specified herein. The initial addresses for notices to be given to the parties under
this easement are as follows:
To GRANTOR:
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Rayonier Properties, LLC
Attention: General Counsel
Riverplace Tower, 23 Floor
1301 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: (904) 357 -9178
Facsimile: (904) 598 -2250
e -mail: Michael.herman @rayonier.com
To GRANTEE:
City of Port Angeles
Attention: Bill Bloor
City Attorney
321 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362 -0217
Telephone: (360) 417 -4531
Facsimile: (360) 417 -4529
e -mail: WBloor @cityofpa.us
A party may, by written .notice to the other, specify a different address for notice.
Notice given by certified mail, return receipt requested or express courier is
deemed given upon receipt or when delivery is refused. Notices given by
facsimile or electronic mail are deemed given upon transmission so long as
(a) reasonable evidence of transmission is obtained, and (b) such transmission
occurs during business hours at the recipient's location (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted) and the next business day
thereafter if transmitted after such business hours.
11. Entire Agreement. This easement constitutes the complete agreement
between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and there are no other
agreements written or oral. No amendment to this easement shall be effective
unless done in writing and signed by both parties.
12. Severabilitv. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this easement
is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the other terms of this easement shall
remain in full force and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
13. Waiver. The waiver by one party of the performance of any covenant,
term, or condition under this easement shall not invalidate this easement nor shall
it be considered a waiver by it of any other covenant, term, or condition under this
easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument in
duplicate, as of the day and year first above written.
RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
Michael R. Herman
Vice President General Counsel
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
By:
Name:
Title:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF Duval
ss.
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence
that Michael R. Herman is the person who appeared before me, and said person
acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized to
execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Vice President and General Counsel of
Rayonier Properties, LLC, to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and
purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF CLALLAM
ss.
2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory
is the person who appeared before me, and
signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was
instrument and acknowledged it as the
of The City of Port Angeles, to be the
free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument.
On this day of
evidence that
said person acknowledged that he
authorized to execute the
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
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UTILITY EASEMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the day of
2011, by and between RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC a Delaware limited liability
company, herein called "Grantor," and the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a
Washington municipal corporation, herein called "Grantee."
Witnesseth:
Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, its successors and assigns, a
permanent non exclusive easement upon, over and across Grantor's lands
located in Clallam County, Washington. The easements are legally described in
Parcel(s) on that survey recorded at Volume Page of
Records of Clallam County, Washington, incorporated herein by this reference
(hereafter the "Property A map showing the general location of the easement
area is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein.
This easement is granted for the purpose of allowing Grantee and the Grantee's
permittees to construct, reconstruct, monitor, operate, repair, replace, modify, and
maintain storm drainage lines, facilities, and related structures and equipment.
The parties intend this easement to be an easement in gross which is not
appurtenant to and does not run with any particular parcel of land and is not
assignable by Grantee. Furthermore, this easement does not create any rights in
the general public.
The parties hereby agree that the rights hereinabove granted hereunder shall be
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Grantor's Reservation of Rights. Grantor reserves for itself, its
successors and assigns all rights and privileges not expressly granted, including
without limitation, the right at all times and for any purpose to go upon, cross and
recross, at any place on grade or otherwise, said rights -of -way on the Property
and to use the roads on said rights -of -way in a manner that will not unreasonably
interfere with the rights granted to Grantee hereunder. Grantor may grant to third
parties, upon such terms as it chooses, any or all of the rights reserved by it
herein; provided, that use by such party shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this agreement and shall not unreasonably interfere with the rights
granted to Grantee hereunder.
2. Liens and Claims. Grantee will keep the Property free and clear from any
liens of any nature in connection with Grantee's activities on the Property,
including, without limitation, any liens arising out of any work performed or
materials ordered or obligations incurred by or on behalf of Grantee, and hereby
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indemnifies and holds Grantor and the Property harmless from any liability from
any such liens. In the event any lien is filed against the Property, or any portion of
it, by any person claiming by, through or under Grantee, Grantee shall, upon
request made by Grantor, at Grantee's expense, immediately cause the lien to be
released of record. Grantee agrees to obtain full and irrevocable lien releases
from all contractors for work done on the Property and to deliver them to Grantor
promptly after completion of any work
3. Hold Harmless and Indemnity. (a) Grantee shall defend, indemnify and
save Grantor, its affiliates, officers, directors, managers, employees, agents and
contractors "Grantor Parties harmless from all liability, cost, damage and
expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) in connection
with all claims, suits and actions of every name, kind and description made or
brought against Grantor Parties, or any of them by any person or entity as a result
of or on account of actual or alleged injuries or damages to persons, entities or
property received or sustained, in any way arising out of, in connection with, or as
a result of, the exercise by Grantee, and /or its employees, agents, contractors and
subcontractors of the rights granted in this Agreement, except, however, to the
extent any such injury results from the negligence or intentional misconduct of
Grantor or any of the Grantor Parties. The obligation of Grantee to indemnify
Grantor pursuant to this paragraph shall survive the expiration and /or termination
of this Agreement
(b) In compliance with RCW 4.24.115 as in effect on the date of this
Agreement, all provisions of this Agreement pursuant to which Grantee agrees to
indemnify Grantor against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to
persons or damage to property relative to the construction, alteration, repair,
addition to, subtraction from, improvement to or maintenance of any building, road
or other structure, project, development or improvement attached to land,
including the Property (i) shall not apply to damages caused by or resulting from
the sole negligence of Grantor, its agents or employees, and (ii) to the extent
caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of Grantee and /or its
agents or employees and Grantor and /or Grantor's agents or employees, shall
apply only to the extent of Grantee's negligence; provided, however, that this
paragraph shall automatically and without further act by either party to this
Agreement be deemed amended so as to remove any of the restrictions contained
in this paragraph that are no longer required by RCW 4.24.115 or its successor.
(c) GRANTEE AND GRANTOR SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 3 ALSO APPLY TO ANY CLAIM OF INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO THE PERSONS OR PROPERTY OF GRANTEE'S
EMPLOYEES, AND GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT AS TO
SUCH CLAIMS, GRANTEE, WITH RESPECT TO GRANTOR, DOES HEREBY
WAIVE ANY RIGHT OF IMMUNITY WHICH GRANTEE MAY HAVE UNDER
INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE (TITLE 51 RCW AS AMENDED AND UNDER ANY
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SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT STATUTE). THIS WAIVER AND
AGREEMENT WAS SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED BY GRANTOR AND
GRANTEE AND IS SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTOR, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A WAIVER OF
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS OF IMMUNITY UNDER SAID INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
4. Repairs and Maintenance. Grantee shall be solely responsible for all
repairs and maintenance of Grantee's power lines and equipment constructed or
installed on the easement area.
5. Grantee's Permittees. Grantee may permit its respective contractors,
licenses and their agents, hereinafter individually referred to herein as "Permittee"
and collectively referred to as "Permittees," to exercise the rights granted to it
herein.
6. Grantee's Insurance. Grantee represents that it is a member of a
municipal self insurance pool. Grantee, at no expense to the Grantor, shall
maintain and provide proof of membership in the Washington Cities Insurance
Authority self insured coverage pool as a city member. When requested by
Grantor, Grantee shall provide proof of membership in the Washington Cities
Insurance Authority self insured coverage pool and the minimum limits provided
by such membership.
As to any liability of the Grantee incurred in the exercise of the rights granted by
this Agreement, Grantee's self insurance shall be primary to any owned by
Grantor.
7. Permittees' Insurance. Grantee shall, or shall require each of its
Permittees, before using any of the Property for commercial purposes to:
(a) Obtain and during the term of such use, maintain a policy of liability
insurance insuring said Permittee against liability arising out of its operations,
including use of vehicles. Minimum amounts of insurance shall be:
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General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence
Automobile Liability 500,000 per occurrence
(b) Deliver to the Grantor a certificate from the insurer of said Permittee
certifying that coverage in force is not less than the named amounts in paragraph
(a), and that in the event of cancellation or modification of such coverage, the
insurer will give each party hereto thirty (30) days written notice prior to any
cancellation or modification. Rayonier Properties, LLC shall be named as an
additional insured party by their respective Permittees.
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8. Taxes. To the extent Grantee is legally obligated to pay personal property
taxes, Grantee shall pay all personal property taxes on Grantee's personal
property that is located on the Property. Grantor shall be responsible for paying
real property taxes on the Property.
9. Abandonment and Termination. This easement shall terminate and the
rights to the easement area shall revert to Grantor in the event the City fails to
commence construction of the pipeline or other improvements related to the CSO
project before January 1, 2014, or thereafter abandons the use of the easement
for the purposes described herein for a period of three (3) consecutive years.
10. Notices. All notices required or permitted by this easement or applicable
law shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) in person (by hand or by courier),
(ii) by certified or registered U.S. Mail or U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, with
postage prepaid, (iii) by Express Courier (overnight or better service) that
maintains delivery records, or (iv) by facsimile transmission or electronic -mail (so
long as a duplicate copy thereof is sent the same day by one of the other methods
approved hereby), and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a manner
specified herein. The initial addresses for notices to be given to the parties under
this easement are as follows:
To GRANTOR:
To GRANTEE:
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Rayonier Properties, LLC
Attention: General Counsel
Riverplace Tower, 23 Floor
1301 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: (904) 357 -9178
Facsimile: (904) 598 -2250
e -mail: Michael.hermanaravonier.com
City of Port Angeles
Attention: Bill Bloor
City Attorney
321 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362 -0217
Telephone: (360) 417 -4531
Facsimile: (360) 417 -4529
e -mail: WBloor @cityofpa.us
A party may, by written notice to the other, specify a different address for notice.
Notice given by certified mail, return receipt requested or express courier is
deemed given upon receipt or when delivery is refused. Notices given by
facsimile or electronic mail are deemed given upon transmission so long as
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(a) reasonable evidence of transmission is obtained, and (b) such transmission
occurs during business hours at the recipient's location (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted) and the next business day
thereafter if transmitted after such business hours.
11. Entire Agreement. This easement constitutes the complete agreement
between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and there are no other
agreements written or oral. No amendment to this easement shall be effective
unless done in writing and signed by both parties.
12. Severabilitv. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this easement
is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the other terms of this easement shall
remain in full force and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
13. Waiver. The waiver by one party of the performance of any covenant,
term, or condition under this easement shall not invalidate this easement nor shall
it be considered a waiver by it of any other covenant, term, or condition under this
easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument in
duplicate, as of the day and year first above written.
RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
Michael R. Herman
Vice President General Counsel
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
By:
Name:
Title:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF Duval
COUNTY OF CLALLAM
ss.
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence
that Michael R. Herman is the person who appeared before me, and said person
acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized to
execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Vice President General Counsel of
Rayonier Properties, LLC, to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and
purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss.
Print Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State
of Florida, residing
at
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On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory
evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and
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authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the
of The City of Port Angeles, to be the
free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
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of Washington, residing
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EXHIBIT H
RAYONIER'S REMEDIATION EASEMENT
THIS REMEDIATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT "Easement Agreement is
made and entered into the day of 2011, by and between
the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, a Washington municipal corporation, herein called
"Grantor," and RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, herein called "Grantee."
Witnesseth:
Grantee has sold to Grantor certain real property described in Exhibit A (the
"Property pursuant to a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement dated
(the "Agreement Pursuant to the terms of the
Agreement, Grantee remains responsible for certain environmental remediation
obligations on the Property. This temporary easement is intended to allow
Grantee to carry out its remediation obligations on the Property.
Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, a temporary non exclusive
easement upon, over and across Grantor's lands located in Clallam County,
Washington, and legally described in Parcel(s) on that survey recorded at
Volume Page of Records of Clallam County, Washington, attached
hereto, which is incorporated herein by this reference, for the sole purpose of
allowing Grantee access to the Property to conduct its remediation obligations
under the Agreement "Remediation Work at the Property, subject to the terms
of this Easement Agreement.
The easement conveyed hereunder is subject as to said lands to all matters of
public record.
The parties intend this easement to be an easement in gross which is not
appurtenant to any particular parcel of land.
The parties hereby agree that the rights hereinabove granted hereunder shall be
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Term. This Easement Agreement shall commence on the date of this
document stated above and shall terminate when Grantee receives written notice
from the Washington State Department of Ecology "Ecology that it has
completed the construction portion of its obligations to remediate the Property
under Washington law. Grantor agrees to sign and deliver to Grantee a Release
of Easement within thirty (30) days of issuance of the above written notice from
Ecology. Further, upon issuance of the above written notice from Ecology, and
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following lapse of the above thirty (30) day period, Grantee unconditionally
delegates to Grantor the right to file, in its discretion, a Notice of Release of
Easement, which may include Ecology's written notice letter as an attachment.
2. Prior Notice. At least ten (10) days prior to the intended commencement
of any Remediation Work on the Property, Grantee shall notify Grantor of its intent
to perform such Remediation Work, the nature of the Remediation Work to be
performed, the schedule for the performance of such Remediation Work, the
persons who are to perform such Remediation Work, and the equipment to be
used in performance of such Remediation Work. Grantee shall make such
modification to the proposed schedule and manner of performing the Remediation
Work as are necessary to avoid disruption of Grantor. Notice shall be given to
Grantor as provided in Section 13, below.
3. Care of Grantor's Property; Compliance with Applicable Laws. While
performing the Remediation Work, Grantee shall use its best efforts to avoid any
physical damage to personal or real property on the Property, including property in
the possession of Grantor. Grantee agrees to promptly repair or restore any
personal or real property on the Property that is damaged in the performance of
the Remediation Work; provided, however, that Grantee and its agents and
contractors on the Property shall not have any such obligation to the extent such
damage is caused by the negligence of Grantor. Grantee shall comply with all
applicable laws in exercising its rights under this Easement Agreement and
performing the Remediation Work at the Property.
4. Grantor's Reservation of Riahts: Non Interference. Grantor reserves for
itself, its successors and assigns all rights and privileges not expressly granted,
including without limitation, the right at all times and for any purpose to use, go
upon, cross and recross, at any place on said Property. Grantee shall exercise its
rights under this Easement Agreement to access the Property and perform the
Remediation Work in such a manner as to not unreasonably interfere with
Grantor's normal activities at the Property, including, but not limited to, Grantor's
construction and maintenance of Grantor's CSO project, and any other
reasonable and normal use by Grantor. Grantor may grant to third parties, upon
such terms as it chooses, any or all of the rights reserved by it herein; provided,
that use by such party shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this
agreement and shall not unreasonably interfere with the rights granted to Grantee
hereunder.
5. Grantee's Environmental Liability. Grantee shall comply with its
obligations under the Agreement while fulfilling remediation obligations on the
Property.
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6. Liens and Claims. Grantee will keep the Property free and clear from any
liens of any nature in connection with Grantee's activities on the Property,
including, without limitation, any liens arising out of any work performed or
materials ordered or obligations incurred by or on behalf of Grantee, and hereby
indemnifies and holds Grantor and the Property harmless from any liability from
any such liens. In the event any lien is filed against the Property, or any portion of
it, by any person claiming by, through or under Grantee, Grantee shall, upon
request made by Grantor, at Grantee's expense, immediately cause the lien to be
released of record. Grantee agrees to obtain full and irrevocable lien releases
from all contractors for work done on the Property and to deliver them to Grantor
promptly after completion of any work
7. Hold Harmless and Indemnity. (a) Grantee shall defend, indemnify and
save Grantor, its affiliates, officers, directors, managers, employees, agents and
contractors "Grantor Parties harmless from all liability, cost, damage and
expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) in connection
with all claims, suits and actions of every name, kind and description made or
brought against Grantor Parties, or any of them by any person or entity as a result
of or on account of actual or alleged injuries or damages to persons, entities or
property received or sustained, in any way arising out of, in connection with, or as
a result of, the exercise by Grantee, and /or its employees, agents, contractors and
subcontractors of the rights granted in this Agreement, except, however, to the
extent any such injury results from the negligence or intentional misconduct of
Grantor or any of the Grantor Parties. The obligation of Grantee to indemnify
Grantor pursuant to this paragraph shall survive the expiration and /or termination
of this Agreement
(b) In compliance with RCW 4.24.115 as in effect on the date of this
Agreement, all provisions of this Agreement pursuant to which Grantee agrees to
indemnify Grantor against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to
persons or damage to property relative to the construction, alteration, repair,
addition to, subtraction from, improvement to or maintenance of any building, road
or other structure, project, development or improvement attached to land,
including the Property (1) shall not apply to damages caused by or resulting from
the sole negligence of Grantor, its agents or employees, and (ii) to the extent
caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of Grantee and /or its
agents or employees and Grantor and /or Grantor's agents or employees, shall
apply only to the extent of Grantee's negligence; provided, however, that this
paragraph shall automatically and without further act by either party to this
Agreement be deemed amended so as to remove any of the restrictions contained
in this paragraph that are no longer required by RCW 4.24.115 or its successor.
(c) GRANTEE AND GRANTOR SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 7 ALSO APPLY TO ANY CLAIM OF INJURY
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OR DAMAGE TO THE PERSONS OR PROPERTY OF GRANTEE'S
EMPLOYEES, AND GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT AS TO
SUCH CLAIMS, GRANTEE, WITH RESPECT TO GRANTOR, DOES HEREBY
WAIVE ANY RIGHT OF IMMUNITY WHICH GRANTEE MAY HAVE UNDER
INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE (TITLE 51 RCW AS AMENDED AND UNDER ANY
SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT STATUTE). THIS WAIVER AND
AGREEMENT WAS SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED BY GRANTOR AND
GRANTEE AND IS SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTOR, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A WAIVER OF
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS OF IMMUNITY UNDER SAID INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
8. Repair of Damaae. Grantee shall promptly repair or cause to be repaired,
at its sole cost and expense, any damage to the Property resulting from Grantee's
exercise of its rights under this Agreement. Grantee shall be responsible, at its
sole cost, for cleanup and removal from the Property for all debris, trash or other
material brought to and left on the Property by Grantee, its employees, agents or
invitees.
9. Grantee's Permittees. Grantee may permit its respective contractors,
licenses and their agents, hereinafter individually referred to herein as "Permittee"
and collectively referred to as "Permittees," to exercise the rights granted to it
herein.
10. Insurance. Grantee shall, or shall require each of its Permittees, before
using any of said Propertyfor any purpose(s) to:
(a) Obtain and during the term of such use, maintain a policy of liability
insurance insuring Grantee and anysaid Permittee against liability arising out of its
operations, including use of vehicles. Minimum amounts of insurance shall be:
General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence
Automobile Liability 500,000 per occurrence
(b) Deliver to the Grantor a certificate from the insurer of Grantor and
any Permittee certifying that coverage in force is not Tess than the named amounts
in paragraph (a), and that in the event of cancellation or modification of such
coverage, the insurer will give each party hereto thirty (30) days written notice prior
to any cancellation or modification. The City of Port Angeles shall be named as
an additional insured party by their respective Permittees.
As to any liability of the Grantee incurred in the exercise of the rights granted by
this Agreement, Grantee's insurance shall be primary to any owned by the
Grantor.
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11. Taxes. To the extent Grantee is legally obligated to pay personal property
taxes, Grantee shall pay all personal property taxes on Grantee's personal
property that is located on the Property. Grantor shall be responsible for paying
real property taxes on the Property.
12. Assignment. Grantee shall not assign its interest in this easement or
Easement Agreement without the prior written consent of Grantor.
13. Notices. All notices required or permitted by this Easement Agreement or
applicable law shall be in writing and shall be delivered (i) in person (by hand or by
courier), (ii) by certified or registered U.S. Mail or U.S. Postal Service Express
Mail, with postage prepaid, (iii) by Express Courier (overnight or better service)
that maintains delivery records, or (iv) by facsimile transmission or electronic -mail
(so long as a duplicate copy thereof is sent the same day by one of the other
methods approved hereby), and shall be deemed sufficiently given if served in a
manner specified herein. The initial addresses for notices to be given to the
parties under this easement are as follows:
1
1
To GRANTEE:
To GRANTOR:
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Rayonier Properties, LLC
Attention: General Counsel
Riverplace Tower, 23 Floor
1301 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: (904) 357 -9178
Facsimile: (904) 598 -2250
e -mail: Michael.herman @rayonier.com
City of Port Angeles
Attention: Bill Bloor
City Attorney
321 East Fifth Street
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362 -0217
Telephone: (360) 417 -4531
Facsimile: (360) 417 -4529
1 e -mail: WBloor @cityofpa.us
A party may, by written notice to the other, specify a different address for notice.
Notice given by certified mail, return receipt requested or express courier is
deemed given upon receipt or when delivery is refused Notices given by
facsimile or electronic mail are deemed given upon transmission so long as
(a) reasonable evidence of transmission is obtained, and (b) such transmission
occurs during business hours at the recipient's location (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted) and the next business day
thereafter if transmitted after such business hours.
14. Entire Agreement. This Easement Agreement constitutes the complete
agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and there are
no other agreements written or oral. No amendment to this Easement Agreement
shall be effective unless done in writing and signed by both parties.
15. Severabilitv. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this
Easement Agreement is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the other terms
of this Easement Agreement shall remain in full force and shall in no way be
affected, impaired, or invalidated.
16. Waiver. The waiver by one party of the performance of any covenant,
term, or condition under this Easement Agreement shall not invalidate this
easement nor shall it be considered a waiver by it of any other covenant, term, or
condition under this easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument in
duplicate, as of the day and year first above written.
RAYONIER PROPERTIES, LLC
By:
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
By:
Name:
Title:
Michael R. Herman
Vice President General Counsel
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF Duval
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence
that Michael R. Herman is the person who appeared before me, and said person
acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized to
execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Vice President General Counsel of
Rayonier Properties, LLC, to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and
purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss.
ss.
COUNTY OF CLALLAM
Print Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State
of Florida, residing
at
My Commission Expires
On this day of 2011, I certify that I know or have satisfactory
evidence that is the person who appeared before me, and
said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was
authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the
of The City of Port Angeles, to be the
free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal the day
and year first above written.
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Print Name:
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State
of Washington, residing
at
My Commission Expires
Exhibit A
Property Description
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