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HomeMy WebLinkAbout064521-ES1 - Construction-Related - Contract - Summit 35 Owner, LLC and NBH BankCSC No. 64521-ES1 ESCROW AGREEMENT THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), is made and entered into by and between Summit 35 Owner, LLC ("Developer"), the City of Fort Worth ("Fort Worth"), a Texas home -rule municipal corporation, and NBH Bank, a Colorado state chartered bank ("Escrow Agent"), is to witness the following: WHEREAS, BAIR Holdings LLC ("Assignor") and Fort Worth entered into a Community Facilities Agreement for South Freeway Warehouse, CFA Number 25-0065, City Project Number 106096, IPRC Number 25-0022 (the "CFA"; City Secretary No. 64521); and WHEREAS, the City consented to an assignment by Assignor to Developer all right, title and interest granted to Assignor by the CFA effective upon the sale of the Property from Assignor to Developer, execution of consent by the City, Assignor, and Developer, and delivery of an Escrow Agreement by Developer acceptable to the City; and WHEREAS, the CFA requires performance bonds, cash deposits or other financial security acceptable to Fort Worth (collectively, the "Financial Security") for the purpose of guaranteeing satisfactory compliance with all requirements, terms, and conditions of the CFA (the "CFA Obligations"); and WHEREAS, Developer and Fort Worth desire and agree that Developer be allowed to escrow and pledge cash deposits to Fort Worth, to be held by Escrow Agent, as an escrow agent, in complete satisfaction of the obligation to submit the Financial Security to secure the performance of the CFA Obligations. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of these recitals, ten dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt, sufficiency and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: SECTION 1. DEFINED TERMS. For the purposes of this Agreement, unless the context otherwise clearly requires, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Security Funds" shall mean, notwithstanding Section 36 of the CFA, the cash deposit of Two Hundred Eighty -Seven Thousand Five Hundred Ninety -Six and 25/100 Dollars ($287,596.25), which sum represents one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the estimated Developer's cost of constructing the CFA Obligations (the "Estimated Developer's Cost"). "Lien" shall mean any lien, security interest, charge, tax lien, pledge or encumbrance designed to secure the repayment of indebtedness or the satisfaction of any other obligation to a third party not a parry of this Agreement. City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 1 of 9 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX SECTION 2. SECURITY FUNDS. As financial security for the full and punctual performance of the CFA Obligations, Developer hereby pledges, assigns, and transfers to Fort Worth, and hereby grants to Fort Worth a security interest in the Security Funds and all rights and privileges pertaining thereto with the exception of the interest income to be derived therefrom (which interest income shall remain the property of Developer and shall be distributed by Escrow Agent in accordance with Developer's periodic instructions) subject, however, to the terms, covenants, and conditions hereinafter set forth. The security interest granted and the assignments made hereunder are made as security only and shall not subject the City of Fort Worth or Escrow Agent to, or transfer or in any way affect or modify, any obligation of Developer with respect to the CFA Obligations or any transaction involving or giving rise therefrom. SECTION 3. PHYSICAL POSSESSION OF SECURITY FUNDS. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Developer shall have delivered to and deposited with Escrow Agent the Security Funds. The parties acknowledge and agree that Escrow Agent shall be required to segregate the Security Funds from other funds held by Escrow Agent for Developer in accordance with the normal practices of Escrow Agent acting as an escrow agent. Escrow Agent shall return all funds on deposit representing or evidencing the Security Funds remaining in its possession to Developer (or take such other action as Developer may request or direct) immediately after receipt of written notice from Fort Worth that the CFA Obligations have been fully performed. During such time as Escrow Agent has possession of the Security Funds, Escrow Agent shall furnish to the City of Fort Worth (when requested by Fort Worth) written acknowledgments signed by an officer of Escrow Agent detailing the amount of the Security Funds. Fort Worth's rights in the Security Funds shall be superior to those of Escrow Agent's notwithstanding any terms or understandings (written or otherwise) between Developer and Escrow Agent. SECTION 4. COVENANTS. (a) Affirmative Covenants. So long as any of the CFA Obligations remain unperformed, Developer covenants and agrees that Developer will: (i) from time to time execute and deliver to Fort Worth all such assignments, certificates, supplemental writings, and other items and do all other acts or things as Fort Worth may reasonably request in order to evidence and perfect the security interest of Fort Worth in the Security Funds; (ii) furnish Fort Worth with information which Fort Worth may reasonably request concerning the Security Funds; (iii) notify Fort Worth of any claim, action, or proceeding affecting title to the Security Funds or Fort Worth's security interest(s) therein; and City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 2 of 9 (iv) adjust the Security Funds to an amount equal to the actual contract price; including revisions thereto, if the original Security Funds were based on an engineer's estimate of costs. (b) Negative Covenants. So long as any of the CFA Obligations remain unperformed, Developer covenants and agrees that Developer will not: (i) assign or transfer any rights of Developer in the Security Funds; or (ii) create any Lien in the Security Funds, or any part thereof, or permit the same to be or become subject to any Lien except the security interest herein created in favor of Fort Worth. SECTION 5. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Developer shall be in default under this Agreement only upon the happening of any of the following events (a "Default"): (a) default in the timely payment for or performance of the CFA Obligations after written notice thereof has been given to Developer and Escrow Agent and such default is not cured within seven (7) days after such notice; (b) any affirmative or negative covenant is breached by Developer. SECTION 6. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF FORT WORTH UPON AND AFTER DEFAULT. (a) Remedy. Upon the occurrence of a Default, Fort Worth shall have the right to direct Escrow Agent to transfer to Fort Worth all of the Security Funds. Escrow Agent is hereby authorized to transfer the Security Funds immediately upon the receipt of a written statement purporting to be executed by an authorized representative of Fort Worth stating that: (i) a Default by Developer has occurred related to the CFA Obligations; (ii) written notice of such Default has been given by Fort Worth to Developer and Escrow Agent and such Default was not cured within seven (7) days after delivery of such notice; and (iii) Fort Worth is entitled to have the Security Funds transferred in accordance with the Agreement. (b) Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given to any party hereto shall be given in writing, shall be personally delivered or mailed by prepaid certified or registered mail to such party at the address set forth below, and shall be effective when actually received. City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 3 of 9 To Developer: Summit 35 Owner, LLC, 2021 McKinney Ave Suite 300 Dallas, Texas 75201 To: Escrow Agent: NBH Bank 3102 Maple Ave, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75201 To: City of Fort Worth City of Fort Worth Attn: City Treasurer 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102 With a copy to: City of Fort Worth Attn: Contract Management Office 100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX 76102 Any parry may change its address for notice by giving all other parties hereto notice to such change in the manner set forth in this Section no later than ten (10) days before the effective date of such new address. SECTION 7. EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. If the Developer fails to perform its obligations under the CFA, Fort Worth's sole and exclusive remedy shall be to complete the obligations of Developer at Developer's expense. In furtherance of such sole and exclusive remedy, Fort Worth is entitled to exercise its rights as set forth in Section 6 hereof. SECTION 8. SUBSTITUTION OF COLLATERAL. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this Agreement, Developer shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, to obtain releases of all or any part of the Security Funds (hereinafter called the "Released Collateral") upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) Developer shall provide Fort Worth and Escrow Agent written notice (the "Substitution Notice") that the Developer desires to obtain Released Collateral in exchange for a City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 4 of 9 contemporaneous substitution of an alternate Financial Security acceptable to Fort Worth (as specified and described in the Substitution Notice); and (b) Developer shall pledge to, or obtain for the benefit of Fort Worth, and deliver to Fort Worth the alternate Financial Security acceptable to Fort Worth (the "Substituted Collateral") which Substituted Collateral shall in the aggregate be at least equal to the Estimated Developer's Cost; and (c) Said Substituted Collateral shall be of sufficient amount(s) to cover all work which has occurred prior to the substitution of collateral provided for in this Section. Upon satisfaction of the above -specified conditions, Escrow Agent shall be authorized (without the further consent of Fort Worth) to return to Developer the original Security Funds in Escrow Agent's possession that represent or evidence the Released Collateral or take such other action with respect to the Released Collateral as Developer may request or direct. Developer shall pay the expenses incurred by Escrow Agent In connection with obtaining each such release and substitution. SECTION 9 REDUCTIONS IN SECURITY FUNDS. (a) Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this Agreement, Developer shall have the right to reductions in the Security Funds (hereinafter called a "Reduction in the Security Funds"), in accordance with this Section 9. (b) Every thirty (30) days, Developer may request a reduction in the Security Funds in accordance with Section 9-310-1 of the CFA Ordinance. (c) Developer shall provide the City of Fort Worth and Escrow Agent with written notice (the "Withdrawal Notice") that Developer desires to obtain a Reduction in the Security Funds in any amount less than or equal to the then -completed CFA Obligations as inspected or accepted by Fort Worth. (d) A Reduction in the Security Funds may only be made after: i. Fort Worth's inspectors have verified the amount of the Community Facilities that have been constructed in accordance with the engineering plans; and ii. Fort Worth has received an affidavit and release of lien executed by the contractor indicating that the contractor has been paid by Developer and the contractor has paid all subcontractors and material suppliers for the Community Facilities that have been constructed pursuant to the CFA. (e) After Fort Worth has confirmed the amount of the Community Facilities that have been constructed in accordance with the engineering plans and Fort Worth has received an affidavit and release of lien from the contractor for the Community Facilities that have City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 5 of 9 been constructed, then the Security Funds may be reduced to an amount that is no less than one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the value of the Community Facilities that are remaining to be constructed. SECTION 10. NON -ASSIGNABILITY OF FORT WORTH'S RIGHTS. The rights, powers, and interests held by Fort Worth hereunder in and to the Security Funds may not be transferred or assigned by Fort Worth in whole or in part. Any attempted transfer or assignment shall be absolutely void and shall entitle Developer to a release of all Security Funds. SECTION 11. NO WAIVER. No waiver by Fort Worth of any Default shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other subsequent Default. No delay or omission by Fort Worth in exercising any right or power hereunder shall impair any such right or power or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or power preclude other or further exercise thereof. SECTION 12. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding on the parties, their successors and assigns. No provision of this Agreement may be amended, waived, or modified except pursuant to a written instrument executed by Fort Worth, Escrow Agent and Developer. SECTION 13. CHOICE OF LAW; VENUE This Agreement is to be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Venue shall be in the state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division. SECTION 14. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of multiple counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. SECTION 15. INDEMNITY. DEVELOPER HEREBY AGREES TO RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFY ESCROW AGENT (AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES) FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, COSTS, SUITS AND OTHER LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER THAT ARISE OUT OF OR ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE BY ESCROW AGENT OF ITS DUTIES HEREUNDER EXCEPT FOR THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ESCROW AGENT OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES AND DEVELOPER HEREBY AGREES TO RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFY FORT WORTH (AND ITS City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 6 of 9 RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES) FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, COSTS, SUITS AND OTHER LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER THAT ARISE OUT OF OR ARE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO ANY ACTIONS OR INACTION BY FORT WORTH WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT. SECTION 16. PAYMENT OF ESCROW FEES Developer will be responsible for the payment of all fees to Escrow Agent associated with this Agreement. [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK] City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 7 of 9 ACCORDINGLY, the City of Fort Worth, Developer and Escrow Agent have each caused this instrument to be executed in each entity's respective name by its duly authorized signatories effective as of the date executed by the City Manager or his/her designee. CITY OF FORT WO TH Auywls&r— Dianna Giordano (Jul 29, 2026 08:26:41 CDT) Jesica McEachern Assistant City Manager Date: 07/29/2026 Approved at to Form & Legality: �� Gfi�had Jessika Williams Assistant City Attorney M&C No. N/A Date: 07/21 /2026 ATTEST: nna� CPS �FGRT�o9d0 Pvg ^Sd aaQ* aoo 000*�d K�ca�..;za. C¢ruce� Pa4d��aag4 p Jannette Goodall City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 8 of 9 DEVELOPER SUMMIT 35 OWNER, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: C-REP Summit 35 II Manager, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, its Operations Manager By: Constellation Real Estate Partners II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its Manager �0= By: Hien e (Jul 21, 2026 14:16:37 CDT) Hien Le, Managing Partner Date: 07/21 /2026 ESCROW AGENT NBH Bank 44��1�� Alyssa int (Jul 21, 2026 15A9:31 CDT) Alyssa Saint Senior Vice President I Commercial Real Estate Banking Date: 07/21 /2026 Contract Compliance Manager By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. jza�� Kandice Merrick Contract Compliance Manager ATTACHMENT "1" Changes to Standard Agreement None City of Fort Worth, Texas Escrow Pledge Agreement Page 9 of 9 FORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: SUMMIT 35 OWNER, LLC Subject of the Agreement: CFA M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 8 If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes 8 No ❑ 64521 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 8 No ❑ If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 8 *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. 106096 *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 8 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.