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Home My WebLink About2005-129b Replat of Eagle Trace Subdivision CASH DEPOSIT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT o Zai THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this v� day of 2005 , by and between Mizner Grande at Vero Beach , LLC , a F ida limited liability company; Mizner Grande at Vero Beach II , LLC , a Florida limited liability company, and Mizner Grande at Vero Beach III , LLC , a Florida limited liability company ( 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 Eighty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Eight and 441100 Dollars ( $ 82 , 548 . 44) , 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 , 1 F:\Attorney\Nancy\DOCS\PLAN\cash deposit for K replat of eagle trace i . 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 :\Attorney\Nancy\DOCS\PLAN\cash deposit for K replat of eagle trace i .doc F 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 . MIZNER GRANDE AT VERO BEACH , LLC , a Florida limited liability company MIZNER GRANDE AT VERO BEACH II , LLC , a Florida limited liability company MIZNER GRANDE AT VERO BEACH III , LLC , a Florida limited ' bility company DEVELOPER By : ,Stephe i Mefiager By : Ric and F . Rendina , Manager BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , FLORIDA By: C)k ; - (� Thomas S . Lowther , Chairman Attest : Jeffrey K . Barton , Clerk BCC approved : 04 / 12 / 05 By : �kste� Deputy Clerk Office of a gement anet By: Jason . Bro n , Budget Manager Approved s to orm and legal sufficiency: By � Z?� `u William G . Collins II County Attorney 3 FAAttomey\Nancy\DOCS\PLAN\cash deposit for K replat of eagle trace i .doc i YIXE5508 BANK® MONEY ORDERNo . 4 9 7 0 7 3 F� 1 aftor" Bank k 63-515/670 AND TRUST COMPANY P.O. BOX 9012 . 815 COLORADO AVE. , STUART, FL 34995-9012 Aril 6 2005 Date P PAY TO THE ORDER op Indian River County Office of Management and Budget 82 , 548 . 44 ***Eight - two Thousand Five Hundres Forty-Eight and 44 / 100 Dollars * ** Mizner Grande @ Vero Beach LLC PURCHASERS NAME Platt Fees AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Barry Oberholtze Vice President 11' 49707311• 1 : 067005L5846 11' 00600504611' I 4#