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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-413 17 tz c- ESCROW AGREEMENT THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT ( " Escrow Agreement ") is entered into as of the day of T_P w N 20LL, by and between Shadowbrook Estates, Inc. , a Florida corporation, ("Seller") , and Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("Buyer '). RECITALS : A. Buyer and Seller entered into a purchase and sale agreement pertaining to real estate located in Indian River County , Florida. B. The Purchase Agreement provides that at closing the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/ 100 ($450,000 .00) shall be retained from the proceeds by Collins, Brown, Caldwell, Barkett & Garavaglia, Chartered (the "Escrow Agent'), which funds shall be held in accordance with the terms of this Escrow Agreement. Said sum and any interest accruing thereon, are referred to collectively as the "Escrow Funds. " C . The purpose of the Escrow is to secure environmental clean-up of soil and groundwater impacts identified by the "Expanded Phase II Environmental Site Assessment" prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc . ("KHA"), to the extent described herein. Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration each paid to the other, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged , the parties hereto agree as follows : 1 . Recitations . Definitions and Conflicts. Buyer and Seller each confirm that the recitals set forth above are true and correct . Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Purchase Agreement. To the extent that any conflict exists between the terms and provisions of the Purchase Agreement and this Escrow Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Escrow Agreement shall govern and prevail . Buyer and Seller acknowledge that Escrow Agent is not a party to the Purchase Agreement. Buyer and Seller agree that the sole duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the Escrow Agent in connection with the Escrow Funds and the subject transaction are limited to those expressly set forth in this Escrow Agreement, and not those contained in the Purchase Agreement. 2. General Terms of Escrow. Escrow Agent agrees to act as escrow agent in accordance with the provisions of this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Funds shall be retained by Escrow Agent at closing. Escrow Agent is hereby directed to deposit the Escrow Funds, upon receipt thereof, into its Trust Account, at Wachovia Bank, N.A., which funds shall not bear interest for the benefit of either party . 3 . Financial Institutions - Escrow Account. Escrow Agent shall not be responsible or liable for: (a) any failure on the part of the financial institution at which the account is maintained; (b) the unavailability of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC') insurance on all or any portion of the Escrow Funds; (c) any inability or failure of said financial institution to deliver the 1 Escrow Funds or any portion thereof when required by this Escrow Agreement; or (d) any matters beyond the direct and exclusive control of Escrow Agent. By execution of this Escrow Agreement, the parties acknowledge that they are aware that the FDIC coverage applies only to a cumulative maximum amount of $ 100,000 for each individual depositor for all of depositor' s accounts at the same, or related, institution. Buyer and Seller understand and agree that Escrow Agent assumes no responsibility for, nor will be held liable for, any loss arising from the fact that the amount of the above account may cause the aggregate amount of any individual depositors to exceed $ 100,000 and that any excess amount is not insured by FDIC. Said parties further understand that FDIC insurance is not available on certain types of bank instruments, including, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, letters of credit, and other instruments. 4. Disbursement of Escrow Funds . Escrow Agent shall hold the Escrow Funds until such time as they can be disbursed for payment as follows: (a) On behalf of Buyer, KHA conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, and also an Expanded Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, dated October 9, 2006 ("KHA Phase II") . The KHA Phase II identified limited soil and groundwater impacts requiring remediation as described in the KHA Phase II. The KHA Phase 11 also provided a cost estimate for such remediation. (b) The parties acknowledge there may be various alternative assessment and remediation approaches, any of which may be approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("FDEP") . Seller shall have the option of determining which alternative assessment and remediation approach to utilize , provided that the assessment and remediation approach selected shall be approved by FDEP, and by Buyer, provided Buyer' s approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Seller shall notify Buyer of its choice of approach and Seller shall provide Buyer a copy of the scope of work prior to commencement of work; however, failure to do so shall not constitute a material breach of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that this may include a No Further Action ("NFA") proposal approved by FDEP limited to specific contaminants at specific locations. The parties further acknowledge that an NFA "with conditions", such as engineering controls or deed restrictions may be a satisfactory remedial objective provided it has FDEP approval . The parties further acknowledge that an NFA may not be accepted by FDEP and that additional remediation may be required, in which event such additional remediation shall be performed in accordance with this Escrow Agreement up to the amount of the escrowed funds. (c) Notwithstanding which alternative for remediation and site assessment is selected, Seller' s obligation shall be limited to the Escrow Funds. Seller shall have the option to select the contractor to perform the FDEP approved site assessment and remediation described in the KHA Phase II. The Seller ' s selection of contractor shall be subject to approval by the Buyer, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld . Seller shall not be responsible for site assessment or remediation not described in the KHA Phase II or any new or other site contaminants not described in the KHA Phase Il . 2 IMMERSION (d) If Seller elects to engage all contractors and suppliers for the site assessment and remediation work up to the amount of the Escrow Funds, Seller shall draw upon the Escrow Funds for such purpose . If Seller elects to designate Buyer to engage contractors and suppliers to conduct the site assessment and remediation, Buyer shall draw upon the Escrow Funds for such purpose. (e) Attached hereto as Exhibit "A" are County' s requirements for safeguards to protect the County from work on County land as described herein . All contractors performing work on the land, whether engaged by the Seller or the Buyer, shall comply with these requirements, which include sufficient insurance coverage ; payment performance bonds ; and appropriate indemnification . Proof of such compliance shall be provided Buyer prior to the commencement of any remediation work on the subject property . (f) Upon completion of the site assessment and remediation described herein, after approval by FDEP as evidenced by a NFA or similar approval , any funds remaining in the Escrow Funds shall be returned to Seller. (g) Notwithstanding anything else contained herein, the Term of this Escrow shall be two (2) years from the date of closing. Any funds remaining in the Escrow after that time shall be delivered to Seller. Seller shall be responsible for any post-remediation monitoring required by FDEP for up to two (2) years from the date of closing. Seller shall not be responsible for required post-remediation monitoring after two (2) years from the date of closing. 5 . Request for Release of Escrow Funds. Any time Escrow Agent receives notice from either Buyer or Seller requesting or demanding the Escrow Fund or any part thereof, or a draw therefrom, Escrow Agent shall promptly deliver a copy of said request or demand to the other party . Escrow Agent shall not, however, disburse the Escrow Funds in whole or in part as requested or demanded until and unless such time as the Escrow Agent has received written mutual authorization , direction and instruction signed by Buyer and Seller (a) authorizing the disbursement of the Escrow Funds , (b) setting forth full instructions to whom and the manner in which the Escrow Funds are to be disbursed, and (c) expressly providing that Escrow Agent' s disbursement and delivery of the Escrow Funds pursuant to such written mutual authorization, direction and instruction shall constitute the full , complete and proper performance by the Escrow Agent of all of its duties and responsibilities created hereunder, under the Purchase Agreement, or otherwise in connection with the disbursed funds, and , further, that by execution of said written mutual authorization, direction and instruction, Buyer and Seller are automatically releasing Escrow Agent from any and all liability created hereunder, under the Purchase Agreement or otherwise in connection with such Escrow, without the necessity of Buyer and Seller or either, executing any further documentation, subject only to the Escrow Agent disbursing the Escrow Funds in accordance with said written authorization and instructions . If Buyer and Seller are unable to mutually agree to the disposition of the Escrow Funds, then the disposition of the Escrow Funds shall be governed by the terms and provisions hereinafter set forth. 6 . Resolution of Disputes . In the event of any dispute between Buyer and Seller regarding the Escrow Funds or any other funds held by Escrow Agent, or in the event Escrow Agent shall 3 receive conflicting demands or instructions with respect thereto, Escrow Agent may withhold disbursement or delivery of the same to either party until Escrow Agent receives either: (a) Written mutual authorization as described in paragraph 5 above ; or (b) A non-appealable order from a court of competent jurisdiction that is binding upon Escrow Agent thereby ordering the delivery and disbursement of the Escrow Funds and other escrowed funds, if any. In the event any such dispute results in a substantial delay in the performance of the remediation described herein, the time for completion of such remediation efforts shall be extended by the same length of time as the delay caused by the dispute. 7 .A. Interpleader. In the event of any dispute or conflicting demands or instructions, or disagreement regarding the interpretation of this Escrow Agreement, or regarding the rights and obligations or the propriety of any action contemplated by Escrow Agent hereunder, Escrow Agent may, at its sole discretion, file an action in interpleader in the Circuit Court in and for Indian River County, Florida, or in such other court in said county and state having competent jurisdiction over the matter for a determination as to the proper disposition of the Escrow Funds and other escrowed funds , if any , and, further, to petition to deposit the Escrow Funds and other escrowed funds, if any, into the registry of such court. If Escrow Agent files an action in interpleader, as aforesaid , or is joined as a party to any judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding as the result of it serving as Escrow Agent hereunder, Buyer and Seller, jointly and severally, agree to indemnify and hold Escrow Agent harmless from any and all liability, costs, expenses, and attorneys fees, at trial and appellate level , that Escrow Agent incurs in prosecuting or defending any such proceedings . Buyer' s indemnification hereunder shall be limited to the extent permitted under applicable Florida law . 7 .B. Buyer acknowledges that Escrow Agent is Seller' s attorney and that Escrow Agent may continue to represent Seller throughout the term of the Escrow, including through any litigation or appeals. 8 . Release of Liability . Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any mistakes of fact or errors in judgment, or any acts or omissions of any kind, unless caused by its willful misconduct or gross negligence . Buyer and Seller jointly and severally agree to release and indemnify and hold Escrow Agent harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liability, damages, judgments, including the reasonable costs of defending any action against it, together with any reasonable attorneys ' fees incurred therewith, in connection with Escrow Agent ' s undertaking pursuant to this Escrow Agreement, unless such act or omission is a result solely of the willful misconduct or gross negligence of Escrow Agent, including but not limited to any action in interpleader brought by the Escrow Agent. Buyer ' s indemnification hereunder shall be limited to the extent permitted under applicable Florida law . 9 . Reliance on Documents . Escrow Agent may act in reliance upon any writing or instrument or signature which it, in good faith, believes to be genuine, may assume the validity and accuracy of any statements or assertions contained in such writing or instrument, and may assume that persons purporting to give any writing, notice or instruction in connection with the provisions hereof has been duly authorized to do so . Escrow Agent shall not be liable in any 4 manner for the sufficiency or correctness as to form, manner of execution, or validity of any written statements or instructions delivered to it. Escrow Agent shall not be liable in any manner for confirming the identity, authority, or rights of any party hereunder. Escrow Agent undertakes to perform only such duties as are expressly set forth herein, and there are no implied duties or obligations of Escrow Agent. 10. Discharge of Escrow Agent. Disbursement and payment of the Escrow Funds and other funds, if any, held in escrow by the Escrow Agent hereunder, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and provision of this Escrow Agreement, including any delivery or disbursement pursuant to an interpleader action or other judicial action, shall fully and completely discharge and exonerate the Escrow Agent from any and all past, present and future liability or obligations of any nature or character at law or equity to the Buyer and Seller and under this Escrow Agreement, the Purchase Agreement or otherwise in connection with this escrow. 11 . Notices . All notices and demands made hereunder shall be in writing and given to the person (s) to whom the notice is directed, either by : (a) actual delivery at the address(es) stated below, including a national overnight delivery service, which shall be deemed effective at the time of actual delivery ; (b) U .S . Postal Service addressed as stated below, posted and deposited with the U.S . Postal Service, which shall be deemed effective three (3 ) business days after being so deposited , provided the sender has a Certificate of Mailing evidencing the date of mailing; or (c) facsimile transmission to the facsimile transmission number stated below, which notice shall be deemed effective upon completion of the facsimile transmission provided the sender has written proof of time, date and successful completion of such electrical transmission. An notices, demands, or other communications hereunder shall be addressed as follows : If to Seller: With a copy to: Shadowbrook Estates, Inc. Collins, Brown, Caldwell, Barkett 39 Treasure Circle & Garavaglia, Chartered Sebastian, Florida 32958 756 Beachland Boulevard Attention: Pierre Paquette Vero Beach, Florida 32963 Facsimile : (772) 562- 9688 Attention : Bruce D . Barkett, Esq . E-Mail : pierre214@aol .com Facsimfle : (772) 234-5213 E-Mail : bbarkett@verolaw.com If to Buyer: With a copy to : Indian River County 1840 25 `h Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Attention : Roland DeBlois Attention : Marian E . Fell Facsimile : 7 7 2 - 7 7 0 - 509 5 Facsimile: 772 - 770 - 5095 5 If to Escrow Agent: Collins, Brown, Caldwell , Barkett & Garavaglia, Chartered 756 Beachland Boulevard Vero Beach, Florida 32963 Attention: Bruce D . Barkett, Esq . Facsimile : (772) 234-5213 E-Mail : bbarkett@verolaw.com Where two recipients of a party to this Escrow Agreement are shown above, any notice, demand , or other communication hereunder shall be effective when first given to either recipient, provided that both recipients are given such notice , demand, or other communication . 13 . Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses . Seller agrees to pay Escrow Agent the sum of One Hundred and No/100 Dollars ($ 100 .00) as compensation for the escrow services Escrow Agent provides hereunder and, further, to reimburse Escrow Agent upon request for all expenses including attorneys ' fees incurred by it in performing its duties as Escrow Agent hereunder. 14. Further Limitations of Liability . Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from any of the following: (a) Any defect or conditions of title to the real estate (the "Property") that is the subject of the transaction between the Buyer and Seller, any failure or delay in the surrender of possession of the Property, the rights or obligations of any party in possession of the Property , the financial status or insolvency of any other party, or any misrepresentation of fact made by any other party (provided, however, nothing herein contained shall have any affect on the liability, if any, of COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY/LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CORPORATION under the terms and provisions of any title insurance policy it issues in connection with the underlying transaction) ; (b) The default, error, act or failure to act by any other party ; (c) Escrow Agent' s compliance with any legal process including, but not limited to, subpoena, writ, order, judgment and decree of any court whether issued with or without jurisdiction and whether or not subsequently vacated, modified, set aside or reversed . No title insurance liability is created by this Escrow Agreement. 15 . Miscellaneous. This Escrow Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and the counterparts together shall constitute the single agreement of the parties . Facsimile transmission of a counterpart signed by a party shall be sufficient to establish signature by that party . References to a specific time of day (e .g. , 5 :00 P .M .) shall be determined by reference to the time zone for the office of Escrow Agent referenced in Paragraph 12 (Notices) above . This Escrow Agreement shall be : (a) governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida ; (b) 6 amended only by a written instrument signed by Buyer, Seller, and Escrow Agent; and (c) binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns . Any legal proceeding relating hereto shall be maintained only in Indian River County, Florida. The parties have caused this Escrow Agreement to be executed effective the date first stated above . SELLER: BUYER: SHADOWBROOK ESTATES , INC. , INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a Florida corporation a political subdivision of the State of Florida By. f . � By : Printed Name : p4ERA Printed Name : Title : P Qcs i ok jar Title : ESCROW AGENT: COLLINS , BROWN, CALDWELL, BARKETT & GARAVAGLIA, CHARTERED By : Printed Name : Title : 7 amended only by a written instrument signed by Buyer, Seller, and Escrow Agent; and (c) binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns . Any legal proceeding relating hereto shall be maintained only in Indian River County, Florida . The parties have caused this Escrow Agreement to be executed effective the date first stated above. SELLER: BUYER: SHADOWBROOK ESTATES, INC., INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a Florida corporation a political subdivision of the State of Florida fNJ� Printed Name : Prin ame : 1/14c / ce . 1 Title : P6SA t D * 'r Title: Assam ga( N , NiSfir /zr APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEG & Ur Fitil ESCROW AGENT: BY M RIAN E . FELL COLLINS , BROWN, CALDWELL, BARKETT A -. SSTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY & GARAVAGLIA, CHARTERED By : Printed Name : Title : 7 amended only by a written instrument signed by Euyer, Seller, and Escrow Agent; and (c) binding upon and enforceable by the parties and theirrespective successors and assigns . Any legal proceeding relating hereto shall be maintained of ly in Indian River County, Florida_ The parties have caused this Escrow Agreemer t to be executed effective the date first stated above. SELLER: B °DYER: SHADOWBROOK ESTATES , INC, ]I PIAN RIVER COUNTY, a Florida corporation a )olitical subdivision of the State of Florida , : may. e2 /rte = ��--'; /� By:. A;w! B r ' - Printed Name: I P41 -b P- ' Name: --lLe { Z {tt) Title : tie: A} , s i: C; ,"" + ,q 4Jh.t , .,Ip >I-rFcfereii APPRU ',/ .E AS TO FORM ESCROW AGENT: e� — . . L. L AS3iS;iafJ7 COLLINS , BROWN, CALDWELL, BARKETT COUNTY ATTORNEY & GJRAVAGLIA, (CHARTERED By: . j'AAQ ' Printed Name: (��rj �-& Title: 4V�p ,— 7 EXHIBIT "A" 1 ) Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Buyer, together with its agents , employees , elected officers and representatives , from liabilities , damages , losses , and costs , including but not limited to , reasonable attorney' s fees , to the extent caused by the negligence , recklessness or intentional misconduct of the Contractor and persons employed or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of the remediation work under the contract between Seller and Contractor. This indemnification and hold harmless provision shall survive the termination or expiration of the agreement between Seller and Contractor. 2) Evidence of Insurance: The Contractor shall not commence work on the Property until it has obtained all required insurance and such insurance has been approved by the Buyer, nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontract until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved . All such insurance shall remain in effect until final payment and at all times thereafter when Contractor may be correcting defective remediation in accordance with the contract between Seller and Contractor. 3) The limits of liability for the insurance required by Buyer shall provide coverage for not less than the following amounts : a) Worker's Compensation : To meet statutory limits in compliance with the Worker's Compensation Law of Florida . This policy must include Employer Liability with a limit $ 100 , 000 for each accident, $500 , 000 disease (policy limit) and $ 100 , 000 disease (each employee) . Such policy shall include a waiver of subrogation as against Buyer on account of injury sustained by an employee(s) of the Contractor. b) Commercial General Liability : Coverage shall provide minimum limits of liability of $500 , 000 per occurrence Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. This shall include coverage for: 1 . Premises/Operations 2 . Products/Completed Operations 3 . Contractual Liability 4 . Independent Contractors 5 . X , C , U ( Explosion , Collapse , Underground) 6 . Pollution liability c) Business Auto Liability: Coverage shall provide minimum limits of liability of $500 , 000 per occurrence Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage . This shall include coverage for: Owned Autos Hired Autos 1 Non-Owned Autos. 5 . Special Requirements : a) Ten ( 10) days prior to the commencement of work under the agreement between Seller and Contractor, certificates of insurance and endorsement forms in the exact wording and format as presented in Exhibit "A" will be provided to the Buyer' s Risk Manager for review and approval . b) Indian River County , a political subdivision of the State of Florida will be named as "Additional Insured " on both the General Liability , Auto Liability and Insurance. c) The Buyer will be given thirty (30) days notice prior to cancellation or modification of any stipulated insurance. Such notification will be in writing by registered mail , return receipt requested and addressed to the Buyer's Risk Manager. d) It is the responsibility of the Contractor to insure that all subcontractors comply with all insurance requirements . e) Insurer must be authorized to do business and have an agent for service of process in Florida and have an AAA policyholder' s rating and financial rating of a least Class XI in accordance with the most current Best's Rating . 2 v OOfce of INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ATTORNEY t William G. Collins II, County Attorney Manan E. Fell, .Assistant County Attorney William K. DeBraal, Assistant County Attorney MEMORANDUM 4 TO : Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners FRO ian E . Fell , Assistant County Attorney DA E : February 6 , 2007 RE : Escrow Agreement for Shadowbrook Estates [LAAC] Acquisition Pursuant to Item 7J of the Board of County Commissioners Agenda of December 121 2006 , attached is a fully executed Escrow Agreement authorized therein for the County' s records . Thank you . MEF/sw Attachment P 2 c THIRD AMENDMENT TO OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE This Third Amendment to Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase ('Third Amendment' ) is entered into effective this 12`h day of December, 2006 , by and between Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida and Shadowbrook Estates , Inc. ("Seller"). Background Recitals : A . On March 30 , 2006 , Seller entered into an Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Indian River County (" Option Agreement' ) . B . Pursuant to applicable Florida law, the Option Agreement was approved by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners at a duly advertised public hearing held on June 6 , 2006 . C . The Option Agreement grants an option to Indian River County to purchase the Property as more specifically described in Exhibit A of the Option Agreement. D . Pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement, Indian River County elected to obtain a Phase II Environmental Assessment of the Property (" Phase II " ) . E . The Option Agreement was amended by the First Amendment to Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase dated August 15 , 2006 to extend the Option Expiration Date to October 31 , 2006 , and by the Second Amendment to Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase , effective October 31 , 2006 to extend the Option Expiration Date to December 12 , 2006 , (as so amended , the Option Agreement , the First Amendment, and the Second Amendment collectively hereinafter referenced as "Amended Option Agreement' ). F . The completed Phase II report, a lengthy and complex document, has been carefully reviewed and analyzed by Indian River County and Seller. Based on such review, Indian River County and Seller are in the process of negotiating the terms of an escrow agreement and another amendment to the Amended Option Agreement; and such negotiations cannot be completed prior to the December 12 , 2006 Option Expiration Date . G . Indian River County and Seller have agreed that it is in their respective best interests further to amend the Amended Option Agreement to extend the Option Expiration Date and the closing date , pursuant to the terms of the Amended Option Agreement. H . Seller acknowledges and agrees that : ( i ) the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners must approve this Third Amendment at one of its regularly scheduled meetings ; (ii ) the earliest opportunity to present this Third Amendment to 1 ATTACHMENT j M the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is December 12 , 2006 , the same date as the Option Expiration Date ; and ( iii) Seller shall execute this Third Amendment prior to December 12 , 2006. I . The parties acknowledge and agree that they are in complete compliance with all terms of the Amended Option Agreement as of December 12 , 2006 . NOW THEREFORE , for good and valuable consideration , the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged , the parties hereto , intending to be legally bound , agree to amend the Amended Option Agreement as follows : 1 . From and after the effective date of this Third Amendment , the second sentence of paragraph 2 of the Amended Option Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as follows : The option may be exercised on or before January 17 , 2007 ("Option Expiration Date" ) , with closing , if the Option is exercised , on or before February 28 , 2007 . 2 . From and after the effective date of this Third Amendment, the first sentence of wi�paragraph 13 of the Amended Option Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as Febi clat y 282 20OTL. follows : ( � The closing , if the option is exercised , shall be on or before January 31 , 2007 , 3 . The Option will expire if the County fails to approve and execute this Third Amendment on December 12 , 2006 . 4 . All terms and provisions of the Amended Option Agreement not amended by this Third Amendment shall be and remain in full force and effect. 5 . All defined terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Amended Option Agreement. 6 . This Third Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts , each of which shall be deemed to be an original copy and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument . 7 . The background recitals are true and correct and form a material part of this Third Amendment. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Third Amendment to be executed as of the day and year first above stated . SELLER: SHADOWBROOK ESTATES , INC . , �\ a Florida corporation Witness: l Print Name : BY : Pier Paquette , Pres e Hess : Print Name: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By its BoardofCounty Commissioners By . Bary F.Wheeler , ChairMan Attest ; J .. K , E prtoi ,.,Clerk By Depu.t'� Clerk Ap oved : By Jos A. B ird , County Administrator App ed as to form and legal n sufficiency: i /1 rian E . Fell , ssis ant County Attorney Date approved by BCC : 3