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CREDIT SALES AGREEMENT
This Credit Sales Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between Trinity
River Mitigation Bank, L.P., a Texas limited partnership ("TRMB"), and City of Fort Worth, a
Texas municipality (the "Purchaser").
RECITALS:
A. Pursuant to that certain Mitigation Banking Instrument Agreement dated April,
2001 (the "MBI") between, among others, Wetland Partners, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
("Wetland Partners"), as the sponsor, West Fork Partners, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
("West Fork") and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers ("USACE"), Wetland Partners, as Sponsor
of the Bank, and West Fork established the Trinity River Mitigation Bank under Permit Number
199800370 (the "Bank").
B. TRMB is the successor in interest to West Fork's rights under the MBI, although
West Fork remains the owner of the surface of real property subject to the MBI.
C. Pursuant to the terms of the MBI, TRMB and Wetland Partners, as Sponsor of the
Bank, intend to develop, restore, enhance, create and preserve wetlands, open water and riparian
habitat on certain real property described in the MBI in exchange for mitigation bank credits
authorized by USACE (the "Credits").
D. The Purchaser is developing certain real property and in conjunction with such
development, USACE has required that the Purchaser provide off -site wetland mitigation to
compensate for impacts to USACE jurisdictional wetlands.
E. The Purchaser desires to purchase four and nine -tenths (4.9) Credits to satisfy the
Purchaser's mitigation obligation.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration described in this Agreement,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Purchaser and TRMB agree
as follows:
1. Sale of the Credits. TRMB hereby agrees to sell and assign, and does hereby
sell, assign, transfer and convey to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase
and accept, and does hereby purchase, accept, acquire and receive from TRMB, four and nine -
tenths (4.9) Credits.
2. Payment for Credits. In consideration of the delivery of the Credits, the
Purchaser agrees to pay to TRMB the sum of Fifty One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars
($51,450) for all of the Credits purchased pursuant to this Agreement.
OFFICIAL RECORD
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3. Representations.
(a) Representations of TRMB. TRMB represents to the Purchaser the
following:
(i) TRMB is a Texas limited partnership, duly formed and validly existing;
(11) the Credits are free and clear of all liens, pledges, security interests or other
encumbrances other than those imposed by the MBI;
(iii) TRMB has duly taken all action necessary to authorize its execution and delivery
of this Agreement and to authorize the consummation and performance of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement; and
(iv) this Agreement, and all other agreements executed in connection with this
Agreement, are the legal, valid and binding obligations of TRMB, enforceable in accordance
with their terms except as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar
laws of general application relating to the enforcement of creditors' rights.
(v) The Bank is operated, and will continue to be operated, in accordance with all
applicable USACE laws, regulations, orders, permit requirements, agreements and guidance,
including, without limitation, the MBI and Permit Number 199800370.
Other than as expressly set forth above, TRMB does not make any representations or
warranties to Purchaser, including, without limitation, the suitability of the Credits or whether or
not the Credits will satisfy, in whole or part, any mitigation obligation of the Purchaser.
(b) Representations of Purchaser. The Purchaser represents to TRMB the
following:
(i) the Purchaser is a municipality in the state of Texas, duly formed and validly
existing;
(ii) the Purchaser has duly taken all action necessary to authorize its execution and
delivery of this Agreement and to authorize the consummation and performance of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and
(iii) this Agreement, and all other agreements executed in connection with this
Agreement, are the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Purchaser, enforceable in
accordance with their terms except as such enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency or similar laws of general application relating to the enforcement of creditors' rights.
Other than as expressly set forth above, Purchaser does not make any representations or
warranties to TRMB.
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4. Confidentiality The Purchaser shall keep absolutely confidential the
existence of this Agreement, its terms and all information regarding the MBI, TRMB,
the Credits and the Bank that the Purchaser learned, was provided or was otherwise
disclosed to Purchaser in connection with the negotiation, execution and consummation
of this Agreement, except for the disclosure of those items that are already in the public
domain, where disclosure is otherwise required by law, or the disclosure is approved by
TRMB in writing.
5 Notices Notices or other communications under this Agreement by either
party to the other shall be given or delivered sufficiently if they are in writing and are
delivered personally, or are dispatched by registered or certified mail postage pre -paid,
or facsimile, addressed or delivered to the other party as set forth on the signature pages
to this Agreement.
6. Binding Agreement; Assignment. This Agreement, and its benefits and
obligations, shall inure to and bind the respective heirs, executors administrators
successors and assigns of the parties hereto. This Agreement may not be assigned by
TRMB or the Purchaser without the written consent of the other.
7. Restriction on Recordation. Neither this Agreement nor any notice,
memorandum nor notation thereof shall be recorded or disclosed by TRMB or the
Purchaser in any public records or in any document made public.
8. Attornev's Fees. If there is a dispute between the Purchaser and TRMB
under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs incurred
including reasonable attorney's fees, paralegal s fees and appellate and post judgment
proceedings and all costs thereof.
9. Final Agreement. This Agreement embodies the whole agreement of the
Purchaser and TRMB This Agreement shall supersede all previous communications,
discussions, representations, advertisements, proposals or agreements either verbal or
written, between the Purchaser and TRMB not otherwise contained in this Agreement.
10. Captions. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience
only and shall be given no legal effect whatsoever.
11. Modification. This Agreement may not be modified except by written
instrument executed by both the Purchaser and TRMB
12. Choice of Laws: Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws
of the State of Texas, and the venue for all disputes with respect to this Agreement shall
be in Dallas, Dallas County Texas.
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13. Partial Invalidity. Should any part of this Agreement be rendered void,
invalid or unenforceable by any court of law for any reason, such a determination shall
not render void, invalid or unenforceable any other part of this Agreement, provided
however, that the parties receive the full consideration bargained for hereunder.
14. Counternarts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which shall constitute
one and the same agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Purchaser and TRMB have executed this
Agreement effective for all purposes as of the clay ofYY1O/1 V , 2013.
THE PURCHASER:
CITY OF IF.()R'l WOR'I'I-I, TEXAS
a Texas ?vlunicipality
By:
Fernando Costa
Its: Assistant City Manager
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By:
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I)ouglajW W. \Vicrsig, PE
Its: Director, Department of
Transportation/Public Works
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
By:
Douglas W. Black
Its: Assistant City Attorney
I3y:
4ary J.
Its: City Sect' 'aiy
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Date:
TRMB:
TRINITY RIVER MITIGATION BANK, L.P.
a Texas limited partnership
By: 'Wetland Partners. L.P.
Its: General Partner
I3y: WF Investments, Inc.
Its: General Partner
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Choyl,eng 'f. Scott
Its: CFO
5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1810
Dallas, Texas 75225
Telephone: 214/891-0920
Facsimile: 214/891-9855
Tax ID #. 20-213 7693
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Jt1FICIAL RECOQ�
CITYSECREJ.#PY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 3/19/2013
DATE• Tuesday, March 19, 2013
LOG NAME: 20OLD DENTON ROAD MITIGATION CREDITS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Trinity River Mitigation Bank for the Purchase of Wetland
Mitigation Bank Credits for the Old Denton Road Project from Golden Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace
Parkway in the Amount of $51,450.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
REFERENCE NO.: **C-26151
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Agreement with Tnnity River
Mitigation Bank for the purchase of Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits required for construction of Old
Denton Road Project from Golden Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway in the amount of
$51,450.00.
DISCUSSION:
This project is funded from the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund. This Agreement is for the
purchase of wetland mitigation bank credits required for the construction of Old Denton Road from Golden
Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway. The project is impacting United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) junsdictional waters. As such, four and nine tenths wetland mitigation bank credits
are required as a condition of a USACE Nationwide permit for a cost of $51 450 00.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, Mapsco 21L, 21Q, 21U, and 21Y.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
C291 539120 202230172441 $51.450.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Mike Bennett (7910)
ATTACHMENTS
1. 01724 20OLD DENTON ROAD MITIGATION CREDITS FAR-00008.pdf (CFW Internal)
2. 20OLD DENTON RD GT-HTP 01724 MAP .odf (Public)
3. C291 541200 301724.doc (CFW Internal)
Logname: 20OLD DENTON ROAD MITIGATION CREDITS Page 1 of 1
M&C Review
DATE
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/19/2013
3/19/2013 REFERENCE
NO.:
CODE: C
**C-26151
LOG NAME•
PUBLIC
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Trinity River Mitigation Bank for the Purchase of
Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits for the Old Denton Road Project from Golden Tnangle
Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway in the Amount of $51,450.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT
2)
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Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
FORT WORTH
20OLD DENTON ROAD
MITIGATION CREDITS
TYPE•
CONSENT
NO
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Agreement with Tnnity River
Mitigation Bank for the purchase of Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits required for construction of Old
Denton Road Project from Golden Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway in the amount of
$51,450.00.
DISCUSSION:
This project is funded from the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund. This Agreement is for the
purchase of wetland mitigation bank credits required for the construction of Old Denton Road from
Golden Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway. The project is impacting United States Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) jurisdictional waters. As such, four and nine tenths wetland mitigation
bank credits are required as a condition of a USACE Nationwide permit for a cost of $51,450 00.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, Mapsco 21L, 21Q, 21U, and 21Y.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
C291 539120 202230172441 $51.450.00
Submitted for City Manaaer's Office bv:
Oriainatina Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
20OLD DENTON RD GT-HTP 01724 MAP .odf
Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Mike Bennett (7910)
http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc review.asp7ID=18159&councildate=3/19/2013 3/27/2013