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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-042B -75 i Pelican Bay Estates for use with Contract for a eo 6 00 Construction of Required Improvements CASH DEPOSIT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 9th day of March , 2004 , by and between Pelican Bay, LLC , an Illinois limited liability company qualified to do business in the State of Florida ( Developer) , and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (County) : WITNESSETH ; WHEREAS , Developer is effecting a subdivision of certain property within Indian River County and is required to provide surety supporting a contract with the County for the construction of certain required improvements related thereto ; NOW , THEREFORE , in consideration of the agreements , promises , and covenants set forth herein , and other good and valuable considerations , the parties hereto agree as follows : 1 . The Developer has tendered to the County Office of Management and Budget ( Escrow Agent) the sum of Twenty- Four Thousand Two Hundred Eight and 08/ 100 Dollars ( $24 , 208 . 08 ) , the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged , which sum shall be held in escrow by said Office , subject to the terms , conditions and covenants of this escrow agreement as assurance that Developer shall perform in all respects the obligations set forth in the aforementioned Contract for Construction of Required Improvements , which agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (Contract) . 2 . Upon completion of any distinct or separable phase or improvement , or independent portion thereof, the Developer may obtain a disbursement from the escrow account by making a written request to the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County through the County' s Public Works Director . The request shall specify the amount of disbursement desired and shall be accompanied by a sealed certificate from Developer's engineer describing the work completed , the actual cost thereof, the estimated cost of all remaining work which is secured by the escrow account , and that the work for which disbursement is requested has been completed in accordance with the most recent set of plans and specifications approved and on file with the County . 3 . The amount of any given disbursement shall not exceed eighty ( 80 % ) percent of the total cost of improvements certified as being completed under the preceding paragraph ; i . e . , twenty (20 % ) percent of the cost of each phase , improvement , or portion thereof, shall be retained in the escrow account until the final reduction , which shall occur only after issuance of a Certificate of Completion in accordance with the County's Subdivision and Platting Ordinance . F:\attomey\nancy\DOCS\PLAN\cash deposit for K pelican bay estates . doc 4 . Notwithstanding the above disbursement limits , at no time shall the escrow account balance be reduced below an amount equal to one hundred fifteen ( 115 % ) percent of the most recent approved cost estimate of the remaining required improvements . 5 . Within seven ( 7 ) working days after receipt of a disbursement request , the Public Works Director shall cause an inspection of the work for which payment is sought . If the Public Works Director is satisfied in all respects with the work , the accompanying cost estimates and certifications , the Public Works Director shall notify in writing the County Office of Management and Budget . The Office of Management and Budget shall make the disbursement as approved by the Public Works Director directly to Developer. 6 . Upon default by developer under the Contract , the County may elect to pursue any of the remedies made available therein . All funds remaining in the escrow account at the time default is declared by the County shall be available for use by the County in accordance with the Contract . Said funds shall be disbursed to the County upon receipt by the Office of Management and Budget of a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of County Commissioners stating that Developer has defaulted under the Contract and that said funds are necessary to complete the required improvements . All funds disbursed to County in excess of the final amount determined necessary by the County to complete the required improvements shall be returned to Developer, its legal representatives , successors or assigns . 7 . Any interest earned during the term of escrow, less administrative expenses , shall be disbursed to Developers at close of escrow. 8 . The funds deposited hereunder exist solely for the protection , use and benefit of the County and shall not be construed or intended in any way, expressly or impliedly, to benefit or secure payment to any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, materialman , architect , engineer, attorney or other party providing labor, material , supplies , or services for construction of the required improvements , or to benefit any lot purchase , while such funds remain subject to this escrow agreement , unless and until the County shall agree otherwise in writing . The County shall not be liable to any of the aforementioned parties for claims against the Developer or contractor relating to the required subdivision improvements . 9 . This Agreement , together with the attached Contract , is the full and complete understanding of the parties and shall not be construed or amplified by reference to any prior agreement, discussion , or understanding , except as specifically mentioned herein . This Agreement shall not be assigned without the express written approval of the County. Any amendment, deletion , modification , extension , or revision hereof or hereto shall be in writing , and executed by authorized representatives of each party. 2 F:\attomey\nancy\DOCS\PLAN\cash deposit for K pelican bay estates . doc E IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have set their hands and seals . The date of this agreement shall be the date of approval by the Board of County Commissioners , as first stated above . PELICAN BAY, LLC DEVELOPER RodrIck L . Schmidt Manager BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , FLORIDA By: x Caroline D . Ginn , Cha man Attest : Jeffrey K . Barton , Clerk BCC approved : 03 - 09 - 2004 By: j 0716, Deputy Clerk Officeranl ement dget By: Jason t7ro n , Budget Manager Approved as to form and legal sufficiency : By: William G . Collins IIJ County Attorney 3 FAattorney\nancy\DOCS\PLAN\cash deposit for K pelican bay estates . doc i - _ �3-9851860 DeNiro &. Company, LLCNORTWJM TRUST RANK . 5099 Nath Highway AIA, Suite 5 OF FLOR1Nk. N A 10,49 Vero Beach, Florida, , 32963 . ; Check Number. 1049 DATE Feb 12, 2004 Memo; Pelican Bay Estates - Bond AMOUNT 22252.50 PAY Twenty-Two Thousand .Two Hundred Fifty-Two and 50/100 Dollars TO THE ORDER Indian River County: OFF::: Vero; Beach , FL USA D pBcate . fin 00 , 10 (� 90 1 ' 066.009, 6 0 � 20, 29 .2- ? AUTHOAIZEDSIGNATUxE NP Northern Trust Bank Of ,Florida , N;A. z $ 9 JCD REAL ESTATE , INC . . 828 EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FL. 33483` 63-965/660 "AY r 10 THE f f ORDER OF gJ 1 4 DOLLARS l� a AL ""ORVM SIGNATURE Ir ` 11800 L89611' 11000660096501 : 5310004 19 4118