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CONTRACT NO. `�
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS AND BROOKFIELD ACQUISITIONS,L.P.
FOR THE BROOKFIELD DEVELOPMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
This Development Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into by the City of Fort
Worth, Texas, a home-rule municipal corporation situated in Parker, Tarrant, Denton and Wise
Counties, Texas (the "City"), acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager,
and Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., a Texas limited partnership ("Owner").
ARTICLE I
RECITALS
A. Owner has represented to the City that Owner owns approximately 231.579 acres
in Denton County, Texas, as shown on Exhibit A and described in Exhibit B attached to this
Agreement (the "Pro e "). The Property lies entirely within the City's extraterritorial
jurisdiction ("ETJ"). Owner intends to develop the Property as a mixed-use master-planned
community to be known as"Brookfield."
B. On January 4, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3157-01-2005 (the
"Creation Resolution") consenting to creation of the South Denton County Water Control and
Improvement District No. 1 encompassing the Property (the "District").
C. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCE ") approved the
creation of the District by order issued April 19, 2007.
D. The Board of Directors of the District conducted an election to confirm creation
of the District on November 6, 2007, and canvassed the results of the election on November 15,
2007.
E. On January 25, 2011, the City Council approved that certain Agreement
Concerning Operation of South Denton County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1
(City Secretary Contract No. ) M & C C-24720), between the City and the
District containing, among other provisions, consent to conversion of the District to a fresh water
supply district operating under Chapter 53, Texas Water Code, as amended, and to issuance of
bonds by the District for road projects.
F. The Property is located in an area for which Certificate of Convenience ("CCN")
and Necessity No. 11157 has been issued to Aqua Utilities, Inc., a Texas corporation, doing
business as Aqua Texas, Inc. ("Aqua Texas") by the TCEQ to provide retail water service.
Retail water service to the Property will be provided by Aqua Texas.
G. The Property is located in an area for which amended CCN No. 20453 has been
approved by TC u orizmg qu Texas to provide retail wastewater service. Retail
wastewater servic Qi /1ipW0R e provided by Aqua Texas.
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H. The purposes of this Agreement include encouraging innovative and
comprehensive master-planning of the Property, providing for amenities and enhanced
development requirements; and providing assurances that the Property will remain in the City's
ETJ for the term of this Agreement.
I. It is the Parties' intent that the Property, including all Infrastructure (herein
defined), and all buildings, signs, and other structures and facilities constructed on the Property,
shall be designed, permitted, constructed and inspected as if the Property were located within the
City's corporate limits, subject to the terms of this Agreement.
J. The Parties have the authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Section
212.172 of the Local Government Code.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants, and
conditions hereinafter set forth, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
"Accessory Use" means a use which is clearly incidental to the use of the Principal
Building or the primary use of the property and which is located on the same premises as the
primary use.
"Agreement"means this Development Agreement between the City and Owner.
"Aqua Texas" means Aqua Utilities, Inc., a Texas corporation, doing business as Aqua
Texas. Inc.
"Assignee" means a successor to Owner as defined in Sections 9.02(b) and 9.03 of this
Agreement.
"Board"means the board of directors of the District.
"Bond" means (a) any instrument, including a bond, note, certificate of participation, or
other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments, due to be paid by the District,
or (b) any other type of obligation that (1) is issued or incurred by the District under the
District's borrowing power, without regard to whether it is subject to annual appropriation, and
(2) is represented by an instrument issued in bearer or registered form or is not represented by an
instrument but the transfer of which is registered on books maintained for that purpose by or on
behalf of the District. The term shall include obligations issued to refund outstanding Bonds, but
shall not include reimbursement agreements entered into between the District and a developer of
the Property or bond anticipation notes.
"BuildingCom" means the Sign Code and the Fire Code, as defined herein, and all
other City ordinances, regulations, policies, manuals and other requirements applicable as of the
Filing Date to the construction of Structures within the City's corporate limits. Further,
"Building Codes" includes all amendments to the foregoing requirements and all new
requirements relating to Structures that are adopted or approved after the Filing Date, except any
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amendments that are inapplicable to development of the Property pursuant to Chapter 245 of the
Local Government Code:
"CCN" means a certificate of convenience and necessity or similar permit issued by the
TCEQ authorizing a specified entity to be the retail water or sewer provider in a specified area.
"CFA Policy" means the City's "Policy for the Installation of Community Facilities" as
amended March 20, 2001 (M & G-13181), and as further amended from time to time, except any
amendments that are inapplicable to development of the Property pursuant to Chapter 245 of the
Local Government Code.
"City" means the City of Fort Worth, Texas, a home-rule municipality located in Parker,
Tarrant, Denton and Wise Counties, Texas.
"Cily Code" means the Code of the City of Fort Worth.
"City Council" means the City Council of the City.
"City Manager"means the City Manager of the City.
"City Review Fees" means: (a) the fees and charges applicable to the City's preliminary
and final plat review and approval process according to the fee schedule adopted by the City
Council and in effect on the date of submittal of each plat application; and (b) fees and charges
applicable to the review and approval of plans relating to the construction of Infrastructure
according to the fee schedule adopted by the City Council and in effect on the date of submittal
of such plans.
"Commercial Tracts" means Tracts 1 and 2 shown on the Development Plan and
described in Exhibit C.
"Contractor" means a person or entity that constructs, alters or repairs Infrastructure
required to serve the Property.
"County"means Denton County, Texas.
"County Review Fees" means fees and charges applicable to the review and approval of
plans relating to the construction of detention and flood control structures and connections to
County Roads according to the fee schedule adopted by the Commissioners Court and in effect
on the day of submittal of such plans.
"County Road" means any road located within the County but not within the District of a
municipality.
"Creation Resolution" means Resolution No. 3157-01-2005 approved by the City
Council on January 4, 2005, consenting to creation of the District.
"Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions" means the declaration in
substantially the same form attached as Exhibit D.
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"Development Director" means the Director of the City's Planning and Development
Department.
"Development Permit" means to apply and be granted a development permit for every
buildable lot within the District in accordance with the Regulations for Floodplain Management
in Denton County.
"Development Plan" means Exhibit E attached to this Agreement identifying various
tracts within the Property.
"District" means South Denton County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1
and any district resulting from the conversion of such District is in accordance with the
Operation Agreement.
"District Confirmation Date"means November 15, 2007.
"Effective Date" means the date this Agreement is fully executed by the City and Owner.
"ETT"means the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a city as defined by the Local Government
Code, as amended, with the City's ETJ being an unincorporated area presently extending five
miles from the City's corporate limits, excluding other incorporated municipalities and their
respective ETJs
"Filing Date" means July 23, 2007, the date on which the application for approval of
preliminary plat PP-07-024 for the Property (which was approved by the City's Plan
Commission on September 26, 2007) was submitted to the City. If PP-07-024 expires, "Filing
Date" shall be deemed to be the Effective Date. For purposes of this section, "Project" means
the development of the Property in accordance with this Agreement. If Owner fails to make
progress (as defined in Section 245.005(c) of the Local Government Code) toward completion of
the Project by January 25, 2016, the "Filing Date" shall be deemed to be the date the first permit
application relating to the Project is filed with the City after January 25, 2016.
"Finance Director" means the Director of the City's Finance Department.
"Fire Code" means the following chapters and sections of the International Fire Code,
Sections 13-1 and 13-2 of the City Code in effect on the Filing Date, and including all
amendments to the foregoing regulations that are adopted after the Filing Date, except any
amendments that are inapplicable to development of the Property pursuant to Chapter 245 of the
Local Government Code:
(a) Chapter 1 (Administration), excluding Sections 104.10 (Fire Investigations),
104.10.1 (Assistance from Other Agencies), and 104.11 (Authority at Fires and
Other Emergencies), Section 105.1.2, Item #1 (Operational Permits), and all
sections related to Item 41, and Section 105.6 (Required Operational Permits);
(b) Chapter 2 (Definitions);
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(c) Chapter 5 (Fire Service Features), excluding Section 506 (Key Boxes) and
Section 509 (Fire Command Center);
(d) Chapter 6 (Building Services and Systems);
(e) Chapter 7 (Fire Resistance Rated Construction);
(f) Chapter 8 (Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings), Section 806
only;
(g) Chapter 9 (Fire Protection System);
(h) Chapter 22 (Service Stations and Repair Garages), excluding Section 2205
(Operational Requirements);
(i) Chapter 23 (High-Piled Combustible Storage), excluding Section 2305
(Housekeeping and Maintenance);
(j) Chapter 27 (Hazardous Materials — General Provisions), excluding reference to
Section 105.6 in Section 2701.5 (Permits), Section 2703.3 (Release of Hazardous
Materials) and Section 2703.9.1.1 (Fire Department Liaison);
(k) Chapter 33 (Explosives and Fireworks);
(1) Chapter 38 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases);
(m) Chapter 45 (Referenced Standards);
(n) Appendix B (Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings); and
(o) Appendix I (Installation of Fire Service Features, Fire Protection Systems and
Tanks).
"Gas Drilling Ordinance" means Ordinance No. 18449-02-2009 (M & C G-16439), as
amended.
"Governing Regulations" means all City and County ordinances, regulations, policies,
manuals and other requirements relating to Infrastructure, including the design, location,
construction, payment of fees, operation and maintenance thereof, that were applicable within
the City's corporate limits and the County's limits on the Filing Date. Further, "Governing
Regulations" includes all amendments to the foregoing requirements and all new requirements
relating to Infrastructure that are adopted or approved after the Filing Date, except any
amendments that are inapplicable to development of the Property pursuant to Chapter 245 of the
Local Government Code:
"Gross Acre" means each of the 231.579 acres included within the Property, without any
exclusions for easements, right-of-way or any other purpose.
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"Homeowners Association" means the association established by Owner in accordance
with the Declaration of Conditions, Conditions and Restrictions.
"Infrastructure" means all water, wastewater, drainage, roadway and other infrastructure
improvements installed or constructed to serve the Property, whether located within or outside
the Property. When "Infrastructure" is expressly identified as water Infrastructure or wastewater
Infrastructure, "Infrastructure" is limited to the specified type.
"Infrastructure Inspection Fees" means the fees applicable to the inspection and testing of
Infrastructure according to the fee schedule adopted by the City Council and in effect on the date
of the inspection.
"Infrastructure Inspection Fees — Denton County" means the fees applicable to the
inspection and testing of all detention and flood control structures and connections to County
Roads according to the fee schedule adopted by the Commissioners Court and in effect on the
date of the inspection.
"Lender" means a person or entity that receives a collateral assignment, pledge, security
interest, lien, or other encumbrance of or in all or any part of the Property or in any Owner's or
Assignee's rights under this Agreement to secure repayment of a debt or performance of an
obligation by such Owner or Assignee.
"Local Government Code"means the Texas Local Government Code, as amended.
"Lot Owner" means any "end-buyer of a fully developed and improved lot" within the
Property as such phrase is used in Section 212.172(f) of the Local Government Code. A Lot
Owner is neither an Owner nor a Party and is bound by this Agreement in accordance with
Section 9.04.
"Non-Owner Assignee" is defined in Section 9.02(c) of this Agreement.
"Notice" means notice as defined in Section 9.01 of this Agreement.
"One-Family Residential Tract" means Tract 3 shown on the Development Plan and
described in Exhibit C.
"Operation Agreement" means the Agreement Concerning Operation of South Denton
County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 (City Secretary Contract No.
, M & C C-24720) between the City and the District.
"Owner" means Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, and its
successors and Assignees permitted by this Agreement, but does not include a Lot Owner.
"Party" means, individually, the City, Owner, or Owner's successors and Assignees
permitted by this Agreement
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"Premises" means a single tract or platted lot. In addition, multiple adjacent tracts or
platted lots under common ownership will be deemed to be a single premises if they meet the
following requirements:
(a) Lots or tracts are not separated by intervening streets, alleys, utility or railroad
rights-of-way or other interruption;
(b) Property contains a single primary use; and
(c) Property is not used for one- or two-family residential purposes.
Tracts or platted lots that are at cross corners or that are connected by narrow strips of land too
small to serve as emergency access easements shall not be considered to be adjacent.
"Principal Building" means a building in which the primary use of the lot on which the
building is located is conducted.
"Sign Code"means Chapter 29 of the City Code.
"Strategic Partnership Agreement" means the Strategic Partnership Agreement Between
the City of Fort Worth, Texas and South Denton County Water Control and Improvement
District..
"Structure" means any permanent building or structure that is intended for human
occupancy and any other structure (including signs).
"Subdivision Regulations" means the City's Subdivision Ordinance No. 17154-09-2006
in effect on the Filing Date, and including all amendments to the foregoing regulations that are
adopted after the Filing Date, except any amendments that are inapplicable to development of the
Property pursuant to Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code:
"Subdivision Regulations — Denton County" means the County's Subdivision Rules and
Regulations in effect on the Filing Date, and including all amendments to the foregoing
regulations that are adopted after the Filing Date, except any amendments that are inapplicable to
development of the Property pursuant to Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code:
"TCEQ" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or its successor state
agency.
"Utility Ajueement" means that certain Brookfield Water and Wastewater Utility Service
Agreement between the District, Aqua Texas, Owner and the City (City Secretary No. , M
& C C-24720) relating to the provision of water and wastewater service to the Property by Aqua
Texas, purchase of treated water and wastewater treatment services by Aqua Texas from the City
on a wholesale basis, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of water and
wastewater infrastructure to serve the Property, and the City's option to become the retail water
and wastewater provider to the City and to purchase, for a nominal amount, water and
wastewater infrastructure to serve the Property.
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"Zoning Ordinance" means the sections of Ordinance No. 13896 identified in this
Agreement, together with any amendments thereto that are in effect on the Filing Date, codified
as Appendix "A"to the City Code. Further, "Zoning Ordinance" includes all amendments to the
foregoing regulations that are adopted after the Filing Date, except any amendments .that are
inapplicable to development of the Property pursuant to Chapter 245 of the Local Government
Code:
ARTICLE III
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
3.01 Applicable Regulations. The Property shall be developed in accordance with the
Subdivision Regulations and all other City ordinances, regulations, policies, manuals and other
requirements that would apply to the Property if it were located within the City's corporate
limits, including without limitation the Building Codes and Governing Regulations, except as
modified by this Agreement. Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance specified below (and no
others) shall apply to development of the Property. If this Agreement imposes stricter
requirements, this Agreement shall control. Further, Owner shall comply with all applicable
federal, state and local regulations applicable to the Property. The Property shall also be
developed in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations — Denton County, policies, manuals
and other requirements that apply to property in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction located in
the County. In the event of a conflict between the Subdivision Regulations and the Subdivision
Regulations — Denton County, the more stringent regulation will apply. Notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, Owner shall not be required to comply with any County
regulation, policy, manual or other requirement unless it is generally applicable in portions of the
City's ETJ located in the County.
3.02 Land Use and Development Regulations. Tracts 1, 2 and 3 identified on the
Development Plan attached as Exhibit E and described in Exhibit C shall be developed as
follows:
(a) Tracts 1 and 2 shall be developed in accordance with the permitted uses
and development regulations applicable to the "E" Neighborhood
Commercial District as reflected in Sections 4.803 and 4.901 of the
Zoning Ordinance, plus large retail stores in accordance with Section
5.132A of the zoning ordinance and accessory uses permitted in
accordance with Section 3.03.
(b) Tract 3 shall be developed in accordance with the uses permitted in the
"A-5" One-Family District, as reflected in Section 4.603 of the Zoning
Ordinance, plus private or non-profit community center and accessory
uses permitted in accordance with Section 3.03. The Property shall
include not more than 892 single-family residential lots ranging in size
from 5,000 square feet to 6,500 square feet, with an average lot size of
5,800 square feet. Residential density shall not exceed an average of 3.8
units per Gross Acre (herein defined). All single-family residential lots in
Tract 3 shall be developed in accordance with Section 4.705 of the Zoning
Ordinance applicable to the "A-5" One-Family Residential District.
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3.03 Accessory Uses. No accessory uses shall be permitted in the Property, except for
the following accessory uses, which shall be subject to compliance with the designated sections
of the Zoning Ordinance:
(a) Accessory Buildings on Residential Lots (Section 5.301);
(b) Satellite Antenna(Dish) (Section 5.304);
(c) Fences (Section 5.305); and
(d) Storage or Display in Commercial Districts, Outdoors (Section 5.306).
3.04 Temporary Uses. No temporary uses shall be permitted in the Property, except
for the following temporary uses, which shall be subject to compliance with the designated
sections of the Zoning Ordinance:
(a) Garage or Other Occasional Sales, except that no permits shall be required
and no fees shall be charged (Section 5.402);
(b) Model Home (Section 5.403);
(c) Trailer, Portable Sales, Construction or Storage (Section 5.405); and
(d) Temporary Batch Plants,Asphalt or Concrete (Section 5.401).
3.05 Development Standards. The following provisions of Chapter 6 of the Zoning
Ordinance shall apply to the Property:
(a) Off-Street Parking and Loading(Article 2);
(b) Signs (Article 4)
3.06 Gas Drilling and Production; Setbacks from Gas Wells. Seven natural gas wells
have been drilled on the Property as of the Effective Date, as shown on Exhibit F (individually
and collectively, the "Existing Wells"). The Existing Wells are not subject to the Gas Drilling
Ordinance or any other City regulations concerning natural gas drilling. Structures for human
occupancy (specifically including without limitation residences) shall be constructed at least 200
feet from the centers of the Existing Wells. In the event that any additional natural gas well
(each, an "Additional Well") is drilled on the Property after the Effective Date, structures for
human occupancy shall be constructed at least 300 from the center of the Additional Well, in
accordance with Ordinance No, 18443-01-2009 (or, if such ordinance is amended after the
Effective Date to reduce the setback requirement, such lesser setback); provided, however,
structures for human occupancy for which a building permit has been issued by the City prior to
commencement of drilling of an Additional Well may be constructed 200 feet from the center of
such Additional Well.
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3.07 Parks and Recreational Amenities.
(a) Application of the City's current Neighborhood and Community Park
Dedication Policy to PP-07-024 would require dedication of 6.923 acres of
neighborhood parks, neighborhood park development fees of$30,000 per
acre totaling $207,690 and dedication of 10.384 acres for a community
park or a fee based on the documented appraised value of the average acre
within the Property in lieu of such dedication.
(b) Owner shall not be required to escrow neighborhood park development
fees with the City, but shall document expenditures for park improvements
including landscaping, walking trails, park tables and benches, and
playgrounds and shall provide such documentation to the City's Parks and
Community Services Department upon request.
(c) Owner shall install the following recreational amenities on the Property:
(i) At least two amenity centers consisting of a pool, cabana with
restrooms and playground, the first of which shall be constructed
prior to completion of construction of the 2001h home on the
Property and the second of which will be constructed prior to
completion of construction of the 500`h home on the Property;
(ii) At least 4,500 linear feet of five-foot walking trail paved with
concrete, crushed granite or other all-weather service, connecting
residential areas with the amenity centers and elementary school;
(iii) At least 4,500 feet of linear parkland with a minimum width of 100
feet; and
(iv) A minimum of 45 acres of open space.
(d) The recreational amenities provided by Owner in accordance with
Subsection (c) shall constitute full satisfaction of all park dedication and
fee requirements. Owner shall provide evidence of expenditure of at least
$207,690 for the amenities described in Subsection (c)(ii)and(c)(iii).
(e) All park and recreational facilities shall remain the property of the District
or a Homeowners Association. At no time now or in the future will the
City own or maintain parks or recreational amenities in the Development.
3.08 Fences. In addition to fence regulations outlined in Chapter 5, Article 3 of the
Zoning Ordinance, the following requirements shall apply:
(a) All fences adjacent to S.H. 114 shall be constructed of brick, stone,
reinforced concrete products, masonry, split rail or designed tubular steel.
A stained wood fence on metal posts with pickets facing the street is
permitted, provided that such fence is screened by a berm so that the fence
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is not visible from the freeway or street. Chain link is expressly
prohibited.
(b) A four-foot wrought iron fence will be constructed on all lots abutting
open space or parkland.
3.09 Landscape Requirements. The Property shall be subject to landscape
requirements contained in Chapter 6, Article 3 of the Zoning Ordinance in effect as of the Filing
Date. Owner shall submit a landscape plan for medians and parkways to the City Parks and
Community Services Department and the Transportation and Public Works Department for
approval of plant material, consideration of future maintenance requirements and prevention of
traffic hazards. In addition, the following landscaping and amenities, at a minimum, shall be
installed on each residential lot prior to initial occupancy:
(a) One (1) three-inch caliper tree shall be planted in front of each house with
a second three-inch caliper tree to be located per homeowner/builder
preference.
(b) Shrubs shall be provided in any size increments totaling a minimum of 25
gallons on each residential lot.
(c) The front and side yards of each residential lot shall be fully sodded.
(d) An irrigation system with freeze and rain sensors shall be installed in the
front and side yards.
3.10 Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions; Design Review Guidelines.
(a) Prior to the sale of any lots in the Property, Owner shall file the
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Design Review
Guidelines in the Denton County real property records, which shall be
consistent with this Agreement. Owner shall provide evidence of filing to
the City within thirty (30) days after filing.
(b) All builders and property owners in the Property shall adhere to the
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and the Design
Review Guidelines.
(c) The District's Board of Directors and the Homeowners Association may
amend the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and the
Design Review Guidelines, provided that the spirit of such documents is
not diminished and a copy of the amendment is provided to the City
within thirty (30) days after adoption.
3.11 Entry Feature. Owner shall construct an entry feature at the entrance to the
Property. The entry feature shall have a minimum cost of$25,000 and shall consist of an entry
sign, landscaping and/or other elements, at Owner's discretion. No element of the entry feature
shall exceed a height of 35 feet or extend on or over a right-of-way. Such entry feature shall be
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constructed prior to commencement of construction of the 50th single-family residence on the
Property.
3.12 Traffic Management. Owner will submit a traffic impact analysis to the City in
conjunction with submittal of a final plat containing the 101" single-family residential lot on the
Property and will coordinate with the City's Transportation and Public Works Department and
the Texas Department of Transportation concerning installation of deceleration lanes or traffic
signals at Owner's cost.
3.13 Final Plat Approval. Subdivision of the Property or any portion thereof shall
require approval of plats by the City's Plan Commission. The conveyance by metes and bounds
of any portion of the Property to any person for the purpose of qualifying such person to be a
member of the board of directors of the District shall not be considered a subdivision of land
requiring a final plat or otherwise requiring the approval of the City; provided, however, no
Structure shall be constructed on any portion of the Property conveyed for such purpose unless
and until a plat of such portion has been approved by the City's Plan Commission and Denton
County Public Works/Engineering.
3.14 Building Permits; Fees; Inspections.
(a) Com. All Structures constructed in the Property shall be subject to City
building permit, permit fee and inspection requirements as if such
Structures were constructed within the City's corporate limits.
(b) Counly. The developer will apply for and be granted a Development
Permit through the County in accordance with the development permit
guidelines and application process. At this time, the property will be
assigned a 911 address.
3.15 Temporary Manufactured Housing. A maximum of five temporary HUD-
certified manufactured homes shall be permitted on the Property for any purpose necessary for
the creation or administration of the District (including, but not limited to, providing qualified
voters within the District or qualifying persons to serve on the Board of Directors of the District).
Owner will apply for and be granted a Development Permit through the County in accordance
with the development permit guidelines and application process for all temporary manufactured
housing. At this time, Owner will be issued a 911 address for the property in question. Owner
will notify the City of the make, model, HUD number, and 911 address of each home within 15
days after it is occupied. Manufactured homes permitted by this Agreement: (a) are not required
to be located on a platted lot; (b) do not have to comply with the Governing Regulations; (c) do
not require any permit or other approval by the City; and (d) will be promptly removed when no
longer needed for the creation or administration of the District.
3.16 Enforcement of Environmental Regulations.
(a) Com. Pursuant to Section 212.172(b)(6) of the Local Government Code,
the Parties agree that the City may, but is not obligated or required to,
enforce environmental regulations set out in Chapter 12.5 of the City
Code, as amended from time to time.
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(b) County. The Environmental Health Department for Denton County will
be responsible for permitting any and all water wells and septic systems
within the boundary of the District. All required systems will be installed
per the guidelines as outlined by the Environmental Health Department in
Denton County.
3.17 Homeowners Association. Owner will establish the Homeowners Association in
accordance with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, Membership in the
Homeowners Association shall be mandatory for all owners of property within the Property. The
Homeowners Association shall perform all duties identified in the Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions and shall operate and maintain all parkland and recreational
amenities in accordance with this Agreement.
3.18 Enforcement. The City and Owner agree that this Agreement and Section
212.172 of the Local Government Code authorize enforcement by the City of the Building
Codes, Governing Regulations and all other City ordinances applicable to the Property pursuant
to this Agreement in the same manner duly enacted municipal regulations are enforced within the
City's corporate boundaries.
3.19 Fire Code Requirements. The first phase of development of the Property,
consisting of a maximum of 190 single-family residences, shall not be subject to the regulations
described in subsections (n) and (o) of the Fire Code, as defined herein, except that underground
piping for fire hydrants that will comply with subsection (n) shall be installed. .
3.20 Maintenance of Roads. All roads within the Development shall be maintained by
the District or one or more Homeowners' Associations, unless the County agrees to maintain
such roads and/or drainage improvements by formal action of the Commissioners Court.
ARTICLE IV
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION,DEDICATION, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES
4.01 Infrastructure Standards. All Infrastructure shall be designed and constructed in
compliance with: (a) the Governing Regulations; (b) the rules and regulations, if any, of the
District; and (c) the rules and regulations of the TCEQ. In the event of any conflict between the
Governing Regulations and the rules and regulations of the District, the Governing Regulations
shall control unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Development Director. In the event of
any conflict between the Utility Agreement and this Agreement, the Utility Agreement shall
control.
4.02 Plan Review; Payment of Fees; and Pre-Construction Conference. Construction
of Infrastructure shall not commence until (i) final construction plans and specifications have
been reviewed and approved by the City and County for compliance with the Governing
Regulations; (ii) a pre-construction conference has been held by the Contractor, the District's
engineer and designated representatives of the City and County; and (iii) the applicable City and
County Review Fees have been paid. At such pre-construction conference, the City shall
designate City employees to serve as the project manager and the project inspector (the "City
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Inspector"). If the City does not review and approve construction plans and specifications within
sixty (60) days after submittal to the City, the District's engineer may review the plans for
compliance with the Governing Regulations in lieu of review by the City.
4.03 Community Facilities Agreements. Construction of Infrastructure shall not
commence until Owner has executed a Communities Facilities Agreement if required by the
CFA Policy. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and the CFA Policy, this
Agreement will prevail.
4.04 Inspections by Third Party Inspectors, Except as otherwise provided in this
Article IV, inspectors retained and paid for by the District (or by Owner on behalf of the
District) and approved by the City shall perform all inspections and testing of the construction of
Infrastructure for compliance with this Article IV. The District or Owner, as applicable, shall
submit the names, addresses and phone numbers of such inspectors as part of the submittal of
final construction plans. Construction of Infrastructure shall not commence until such inspectors
have been approved by the City which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
The District shall require all inspectors it retains to provide copies of all inspection and testing
reports to the City Inspector within five (5) business days of the date of the inspection.
4.05 Termination of Third Party Inspectors. The City has the right to terminate any
third party inspector retained by the District or Owner pursuant to Section 4.05 if the inspector:
(i) fails to properly perform inspections and testing to ensure construction in compliance with
this Article IV; or (ii) fails to timely provide copies of inspection and testing reports to the
City's Inspector. Upon termination of any third party inspector, the City, at its option, may: (i)
allow the use of another approved third party inspector, or (ii) perform all necessary inspections
and testing. Should the City elect to perform inspections and testing pursuant to this Section
4.05, the City shall perform such inspections and testing for compliance with this Article IV in a
timely manner and the District shall pay the City an inspection fee to reimburse the City for its
reasonable and necessary costs of performing the Infrastructure inspection.
4.06 Inspections.
(a) Com. The City shall have the right to charge an Infrastructure inspection
fee for City-conducted inspections and testing only for inspections and
testing performed by the City pursuant to Section 4.05. In such case, the
City may charge the City's prevailing Infrastructure inspection fee
applicable to inspections outside the City's corporate limits.
Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation on the City's right to charge an
Infrastructure inspection fee, the City has the right, but not the obligation,
to inspect and test the Infrastructure at any time and to participate in a
final inspection of all Infrastructure. The Contractor shall notify the City
Inspector when Infrastructure is ready for final inspection. If the City
Inspector concurs that construction of the Infrastructure is substantially
complete, the City Inspector will schedule a final inspection by the City
within 30 days. Upon such final inspection and correction of any punch
list items, written certification by the City Inspector that Infrastructure has
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been constructed in compliance with City Utility Standards shall constitute
compliance with the inspection requirements of this Article IV.
(b) Coun . The County shall inspect all flood control structures and
connections to County Roads. The Denton County Public Works
Department will be responsible for conducting these inspections in
accordance with the Denton County Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
4.07 Contractors. Owner shall incorporate the requirements of this Article IV into
written construction contracts with all Contractors who are not Owners. All contracts with such
non-Owner Contractors shall provide that the City is a third-party beneficiary of, and may
enforce the contracts against, the Contractor.
4.08 Access by City and County Employees. Any duly authorized employee of the
City or County bearing proper credentials and identification shall be granted access to any
property of the District within the Property as the City or County may determine necessary for
the purpose of inspection and testing of Infrastructure.
4.09 Wastewater Service. Wastewater service shall be provided to the Property in
accordance with the Utility Agreement.
4.10 Water Service. Water service shall be provided to the Property in accordance
with the Utility Agreement.
4.11 As-Built Drawings. Owner shall deliver mylar as-built drawings for all
Infrastructure to both the City's and County's Engineering Department within thirty (30) days
after final inspection by the City.
4.12 Reimbursement Agreements. Owner shall not enter into agreements for
reimbursement of costs incurred in connection with the District with a total reimbursement
amount exceeding $49,000,000. All agreements entered into by the District for reimbursement
of costs incurred in connection with the District shall provide that: (a) the District will not
reimburse landowners or developers for costs not evidenced by the issuance of Bonds within
fifteen (15) years after the District Confirmation Date; and (b) the landowner or developer
waives all claims against the City for reimbursement of obligations not evidenced by the
issuance of Bonds within fifteen (15) years after the District Confirmation Date. Any
reimbursement agreements entered into by Owner in violation of this section shall be void.
ARTICLE V
DEVELOPMENT FEES
The Property shall be subject to all fees applicable to development within the City's
corporate limits, including without limitation Infrastructure Inspection Fees, City Review Fees,
building permit and inspection fees, impact fees and tap fees. Failure to expressly identify fees
and charges does not constitute a waiver of such fees and charges. Provided, however, in no
event shall the Property be subject to road way impact fees or other fees that are not applicable in
the City's ETJ pursuant to state or federal law or City ordinances until the Property is annexed, at
which time development of the Property will be subject to payment of roadway impact fees
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pursuant to generally applicable City requirements. The Property shall also be subject to all
County fees including Development Permit (verifies if property is located within a floodplain,
allows for addressing and release of electrical permits), inspection of floodplain, flood control
structures, and connections to County Roads.
ARTICLE VI
ANNEXATION
6.01 Immunity from Annexation. Except as otherwise provided in this Article VI, the
Property shall be immune from annexation during the term of this Agreement, and the City
guarantees immunity from annexation during such time.
6.02 Full Purpose Annexation. The City shall not annex the Property (or a portion of
the Property to the extent permitted by law) for full purposes until on or after the earlier to occur
of. (a) the dissolution of the District(other than as the result of annexation by the City); or(b) 15
years after the Effective Date. Such authority is in addition to the authority to annex portions of
the Property for full purposes pursuant to Section 6.05
6.03 Limited Purpose Annexation. Owner agrees that the City shall have the right to
annex those portions of the Development that are intended for commercial development for the
sole and limited purpose of imposing sales and use tax pursuant to Section 43.0751 of the Local
Government Code. The terms and conditions upon which such limited purpose annexations may
occur are contained in the Strategic Partnership Agreement.
6.04 Incorporation. In furtherance of the purposes of this Agreement, Owner, on
behalf of itself and its successors and Assignees, covenants and agrees to the extent allowed by
law that, except upon written consent of the City Council, which approval may be withheld or
conditioned by the City Council at its sole discretion, they will not: (a) seek or support any effort
to incorporate the Property, or any part thereof; or (b) sign,join in, associate with, or direct to be
signed any petition seeking to incorporate any of the Property or to include any of the Property
within the boundaries of any other incorporated entity.
6.05 Annexation of Portions of Property. Owner agrees to cooperate with and assist
the City in annexing one or more areas in accordance with Section 43.071 of the Local
Government Code each of which may not exceed 525 feet in width at its widest point or such
other width limitation subsequently imposed by law, as reasonably necessary for the City to
connect areas to the City that are outside the District and that the City intends to annex. The City
agrees that such areas shall be located within right-of-way areas or along lot lines, wherever
possible. Notwithstanding the zoning designation approved for the annexed area, such area can
be developed and used in accordance with this Agreement.
6.06 Consent to Annexation. Owner and all future Owners and all future Lot Owners,
as defined herein and consistent with Section 9.04, of all or any portion of the Property
irrevocably and unconditionally consent to the full purpose annexation of the Property into the
corporate limits of the City in accordance with this Agreement (specifically including without
limitation Section 6.07). This Agreement shall serve as the petition of Owner, all future owners
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and all future lot owners to full purpose annexation of the Property in accordance with this
Agreement.
6.07 Procedure for Full Purpose Annexation. Owner and all future Owners and all
future Lot Owners, as defined herein and consistent with Section 9.04, of all or any portion of
the Property acknowledge that the Property is exempt from municipal annexation plan
requirements pursuant to Section 43.052(h)(2) of the Local Government Code and hereby
consent to full purpose annexation of the Property in accordance with the procedure applicable to
areas exempted from the municipal annexation plan set out in Chapter 43 of the Local
Government Code, Subchapter C-1, or, if amended, pursuant to the most comparable annexation
procedure.
ARTICLE VII
TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement is a development agreement authorized by Section 212.172 of the Local
Government Code. This Agreement will terminate on the earlier to occur of. (a) fifteen (15)
years from the Effective Date; or (b) full purpose annexation of the Property pursuant to Section
6.02. The term of this Agreement shall not be affected by the full purpose annexations pursuant
to Section 6.05 or by the limited purpose annexation of any commercial property pursuant to the
Strategic Partnership Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII
BREACH,NOTICE AND REMEDIES
8.01 Notification of Breach. If a Party commits a breach of this Agreement, the non-
breaching Party shall give Notice to the breaching Party that describes the breach in reasonable
detail.
8.02 Cure of Breach. The breaching Party shall commence curing such breach within
fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of such Notice and shall complete the cure within
fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of commencement of the cure; however, if the breach
is not reasonably susceptible to cure by the breaching Party within such fourteen (14) day period,
the non-breaching Party shall not bring any action so long as the breaching Party has commenced
to cure the default within such fourteen (14) day period and diligently completes the work within
a reasonable time (not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days) without unreasonable cessation of
the work.
8.03 Remedies for Breach. If the breaching Party does not substantially cure such
breach within the stated period of time, the non-breaching Party may, in its sole discretion, and
without prejudice to any other right under this Agreement, law, or equity, seek any relief
available at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, an action under the Uniform
Declaratory Judgment Act, specific performance, mandamus and injunctive relief, provided,
however, that the non-breaching Party shall not be entitled to monetary damages or to terminate
this Agreement, and each Party specifically waives any right such Party has or in the future may
have to terminate this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that no Party will seek or recover
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actual, consequential or any other type of monetary damages or awards, including but not limited
to attorney's fees, in the event that any Party brings suit under or related to this Agreement.
8.04 Governmental Powers,• Waiver of Immunitv. It is understood that by execution of
this Agreement the City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers, immunities
or rights, except as specifically waived pursuant to this section. The City waives its
governmental immunity from suit and liability only as to any action brought by a Party to pursue
the remedies available under this Agreement and only to the extent necessary to pursue such
remedies. Nothing in this section shall waive any claims, defenses or immunities that the City
has with respect to suits against the City by persons or entities not a party to this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
9.01 Notice. Any notices, certifications, approvals, or other communications required
to be given by one Party to another under this Agreement (a "Notice") shall be given in writing
addressed to the Party to be notified at the address set forth below and shall be deemed given: (i)
when the Notice is delivered in person to the person to whose attention the Notice is addressed;
(ii) when received if the Notice is deposited in the United States Mail, certified or registered
mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; (iii) when the Notice is delivered by Federal
Express, UPS, or another nationally recognized courier service with evidence of delivery signed
by any person at the delivery address; and (iv) five business days after the Notice is sent by FAX
(with electronic confirmation by the sending FAX machine) with a confirming copy sent by
United States mail within 48 hours after the FAX is sent. If any date or period provided in this
Agreement ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the applicable period for calculating the
notice shall be extended to the first business day following the Saturday, Sunday, or legal
holiday. For the purpose of giving any Notice, the addresses of the Parties are set forth below.
The Parties may change the information set forth below by sending Notice of such changes to the
other Party as provided in this section.
To the City:
City of Fort Worth, Texas
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Attn: City Manager
FAX: (817) 392-6134
City of Fort Worth, Texas
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Attn: Development Director
FAX: (817) 392-7985
To Owner:
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FAX: (469) 892-7202
9.02 Assignment.
(a) By Owner to the District. Owner has the right (from time to time without
the consent of the City) to assign to the District those portions of this
Agreement concerning the provision of retail water and/or wastewater
service to the Property and any Infrastructure related thereto, including
any obligation, right, title, or interest of Owner under this Agreement.
Each assignment shall be in writing in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
G, shall be executed by Owner and the District, and shall obligate the
District to be bound by this Agreement to the extent this Agreement
applies or relates to the obligations, rights, title, or interests being
assigned. Owner shall provide a copy of each assignment to all Parties
within fifteen (15) days after execution. From and after such assignment,
the City agrees to look solely to the District for the performance of all
obligations assigned to the District and agrees that Owner shall be released
from subsequently performing the assigned obligations and from any
liability that results from the District's failure to perform the assigned
obligations; provided, however, if a copy of the assignment is not received
by the City within fifteen (15) days after execution, Owner shall not be
released until the City receives such assignment. No assignment by
Owner shall release Owner from any liability resulting from an act or
omission by Owner that occurred prior to the effective date of the
assignment unless the City approves the release in writing. Owner shall
maintain written records of all assignments made by Owner to the District,
including a copy of each executed assignment, and, upon written request
from any Party or Assignee, shall provide a copy of such records to the
requesting person or entity. The District shall be considered an
"Assignee" for purposes of this Agreement.
(b) By Owner to Successor Owners. Owner has the right (from time to time
without the consent of the City, but upon written Notice to the City) to
assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, and including any obligation,
right, title, or interest of Owner under this Agreement, to an Assignee that
is, or will become an owner of any portion of the Property within fifteen
(15) days after the assignment. Each assignment shall be in writing in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit G, shall be executed by Owner and the
Assignee and shall obligate the Assignee to be bound by this Agreement to
the extent this Agreement applies or relates to the obligations, rights, title,
or interests being assigned. Owner shall provide a copy of each
assignment to all Parties within fifteen (15) days after execution. From
and after such assignment, the City agrees to look solely to the Assignee
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for the performance of all obligations assigned to the Assignee and agrees
that Owner shall be released from subsequently performing the assigned
obligations and from any liability that results from the Assignee's failure
to perform the assigned obligations; provided, however, if a copy of the
assignment is not received by the City within fifteen (15) days after
execution, Owner shall not be released until the City receives such
assignment. No assignment by Owner shall release Owner from any
liability that resulted from an act or omission by Owner that occurred prior
to the effective date of the assignment unless the City approves the release
in writing. Owner shall maintain written records of all assignments made
by Owner to Assignees, including a copy of each executed assignment and
the Assignee's Notice information as required by this Agreement, and,
upon written request from any Party or Assignee, shall provide a copy of
such records to the requesting person or entity.
(c) By Owner to Non-Owners. Subject to the City's prior written approval,
Owner has the right, from time to time, to assign this Agreement, in whole
or in part, and including any obligation, right, title, or interest of Owner
under this Agreement, to any person or entity that is not an owner of any
portion of the Property (a"Non-Owner Assignee"). Each assignment shall
be in writing executed by Owner and the Non-Owner Assignee in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit G and shall obligate the Non-Owner Assignee
to be bound by this Agreement to the extent this Agreement applies or
relates to the obligations, rights, title, or interests being assigned. A copy
of each assignment shall be provided to all Parties within fifteen (15) days
after execution. If the City approves the Non-Owner Assignee in writing
(which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed if the Non-
Owner Assignee can demonstrate, to the reasonable satisfaction of the
City, that the Non-Owner Assignee has the financial ability to perform the
assigned obligations), then the City agrees to look solely to the Non-
Owner Assignee for the performance of all obligations assigned to the
Non-Owner Assignee and agrees that Owner shall be released from
subsequently performing the assigned obligations and from any liability
that results from the Non-Owner Assignee's failure to perform the
assigned obligations. If the City fails or refuses to approve the Non-
Owner Assignee, the assignment shall nevertheless be effective; however,
the Owner shall continue to be responsible,jointly and severally, with the
Non-Owner Assignee for the performance of all obligations assigned. No
assignment by Owner shall release Owner from any liability resulting
from an act or omission by Owner that occurred prior to the effective date
of the assignment unless the City approves the release in writing. Owner
shall maintain written records of all assignments made by Owner to Non-
Owner Assignees, including a copy of each executed assignment and the
Non-Owner Assignee's Notice information as required by this Agreement,
and, upon written request from any Party or Non-Owner Assignee, shall
provide a copy of such records to the requesting person or entity.
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(d) By the City. The City shall not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part,
and including any obligation, right, title, or interest of the City under this
Agreement, to any person, entity, or political subdivision without the prior
written approval of Owner, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
9.03 Encumbrance by Owner and Assignees. Owner and Assignees have the right,
from time to time, to collaterally assign, pledge, grant a lien or security interest in, or otherwise
encumber any of their respective rights, title, or interest under this Agreement for the benefit of
their respective Lenders without the consent of, but with prompt written Notice to, the City. The
collateral assignment, pledge, grant of lien or security interest, or other encumbrance shall not,
however, obligate any Lender to perform any obligations or incur any liability under this
Agreement: (a) unless the Lender agrees in writing to perform such obligations or incur such
liability; or (b) unless the Lender holds fee simple title to any portion of the Property and elects
to or proceeds to develop such portion under this Agreement, in which case the Lender shall be
bound by this Agreement and shall not be entitled to the rights and benefits of this Agreement
with respect to such portion of the Property until all defaults under this Agreement with respect
to the acquired portion have been cured. Provided that the City has received a copy of the
applicable collateral assignment, including Notice information for a Lender, then that Lender
shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure any default under this Agreement and shall be
given a reasonable time to do so in addition to the cure periods provided by Article VIII of this
Agreement; and the City agrees to accept such cure as if offered by the defaulting Party. A
Lender is not a Party to this Agreement unless this Agreement is amended, with the consent of
the Lender, to add the Lender as a Party or unless the Lender holds fee simple title to any portion
of the Property and elects to or proceeds to develop such portion under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, this Agreement shall continue to bind the Property and
shall survive any transfer, conveyance, or assignment occasioned by the exercise of foreclosure
or other rights by a Lender, whether judicial or non judicial. Any purchaser from or successor
owner through a Lender of any portion of the Property shall be bound by this Agreement and
shall not be entitled to the rights and benefits of this Agreement with respect to the acquired
portion of the Property until all defaults under this Agreement with respect to the acquired
portion of the Property have been cured.
9.04 Recordation and Applicability to Lot Owners. Pursuant to the requirements of
Section 212.172(c) of the Local Government Code, Owner shall record this Agreement, and all
amendments to this Agreement, in the real property records of Denton County, Texas, and shall
provide a file-marked copy of the recorded Agreement to the Development Director within ten
(10) days after its execution. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Property, the City,
Owner, any Lender that has become an Assignee, and any other Assignee, and their
respective successors and assigns. The Parties agree that this Agreement benefits and burdens
the Property and touches and concerns the Property. The rights and obligations under this
Agreement are intended to be covenants running with the Property. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this Agreement is not binding upon, and shall not constitute any encumbrance to title
as to any lot owner except for land use and development regulations that apply to the lot in
question.
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9.05 No Waiver. Any failure by a Party to insist upon strict performance by the other
Party of any material provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver thereof, and the
Party shall have the right at any time thereafter to insist upon strict performance of any and all
provisions of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be waived except by writing
signed by the Party waiving such provision. Any waiver shall be limited to the specific purposes
for which it is given. No waiver by any Party hereto of any term or condition of this Agreement
shall be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any other term or condition or subsequent waiver
of the same term or condition.
9.06 Reservation of Rights and Claims. Except as expressly provided in this
Agreement, Owner does not, by entering into this Agreement, waive any rights arising under
Chapter 245, as amended, or under Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code, as
amended, or under any other provision of law.
9.07 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement must be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, as they apply to contracts performed within the
State of Texas and without regard to any choice of law rules or principles to the contrary. The
Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is performable in Denton County, Texas, and hereby
submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Denton County, Texas, and hereby agree that any such
court shall be a proper forum for the determination of any dispute arising hereunder.
9.08 Performance Requirements; Force Majeure. Time is of the essence in the
performance by the Parties of their respective obligations under this Agreement. Whenever
performance is required, the Party must use good faith and due diligence to perform and take all
necessary measures to perform, but if completion of performance is delayed by reason of acts of
God, civil commotion, terrorism, strikes, picketing, casualty, or other similar matter beyond the
reasonable control of the Party, then the time for performance will be appropriately extended by
the amount of delay so caused, and the Party so delayed shall resume full performance at the
earliest possible time.
9.09 Authority to Execute. The City warrants that this Agreement has been approved
by the City Council in accordance with the City Charter, City ordinances, and all applicable
public meeting and public notice requirements (including, but not limited to, notices required by
the Texas Open Meetings Act) and that the individual executing this Agreement on behalf of the
City has been authorized to do so.
9.10 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any word,
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other provision of this Agreement, or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall ever be held or determined to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, and the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability
does not cause substantial deviation from the underlying intent of the Parties as expressed in this
Agreement, then such provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement with respect to
such person, entity or circumstance, without invalidating the remainder of this Agreement or the
application of such provision to other persons, entities or circumstances, and a new provision
shall be deemed substituted in lieu of the severed provision which new provision shall, to the
extent possible, accomplish the intent of the Parties evidenced by the severed provision. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, (i) if it is determined that, as of the Effective Date,
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Owner does not own any portion of the Property, this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect with respect to all of the Property that Owner does then own, and (ii) if it is determined, as
of the Effective Date, that any portion of the Property is not within the City's ETJ, this
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect with respect to all of the Property that is then
within the City's ETJ. If at any time after the Effective Date it is determined that any portion of
the Property is no longer within the City's ETJ, this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect with respect to all of the Property that remains within the City's ETJ.
9.11 Changes in State or Federal Laws. If any state or federal law changes so as to
make it impossible for a Party to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Parties will
cooperate to amend this Agreement in such a manner that is most consistent with the original
intent of this Agreement as legally possible.
9.12 Additional Documents and Acts. The Parties agree that at any time after
execution of this Agreement, they will, upon request of the other Party, execute and/or exchange
any other documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this Agreement and perform any further
acts or things as the other Party may reasonably request to effectuate the terms of this
Agreement.
9.13 Captions. Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
9.14 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only with the written consent of
the Parties and with the approval of the City Council, except as expressly permitted herein.
9.15 Interpretation. The Parties acknowledge that each Party and, if it so chooses, its
counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of construction to the
effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in
the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto. As used in this
Agreement, the term "including" means "including without limitation" and the term "days"
means calendar days, not business days. Wherever required by the context, the singular shall
include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular. Each defined term herein may be
used in its singular or plural form whether or not so defined.
9.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the City
and Owner, and neither the City nor Owner intends by any provision of this Agreement to create
any rights in any third-party beneficiaries or to confer any benefit or enforceable rights under this
Agreement or otherwise upon anyone other than the City and Owner. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City and Owner intend that the District shall be a third-party beneficiary of this
Agreement.
9.17 Authority to Execute. The City warrants that this Agreement has been approved
by the City Council in accordance with all applicable public meeting and public notice
requirements (including, but not limited to, notices required by the Texas Open Meetings Act)
and that the individual executing this Agreement on behalf of the City has been authorized to do
so. Owner warrants that the execution of this Agreement is duly authorized in conformity with
the articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreement or other applicable organizational
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documents of Owner and that the individual executing this Agreement on behalf of Owner has
been authorized to do so. Each Assignee or Lender who becomes a Party to this Agreement
represents and warrants that this Agreement has been approved by appropriate action of such
Assignee or Lender and that the individual executing this Agreement on behalf of such Assignee
or Lender has been authorized to do so.
9.18 Exhibits. All exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated as part of this
Agreement for the purposes set forth herein, as follows:
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Map of the Property
Exhibit B Legal Description of the Property
Exhibit C Legal Descriptions of Tracts 1, 2 and 3 Shown on Development Plan
Exhibit D Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
Exhibit E Development Plan
Exhibit F Gas Wells
Exhibit G Assignment and Assumption Agreement
9.19 Takings Impact Assessment. Owner expressly and unconditionally waives and
releases the City from any obligation to perform a takings impact assessment under the Texas
Private Real Property Rights Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 2007, as it may apply to this
Agreement or the Property.
9.20 Conspicuous Provisions, The Parties acknowledge that the provisions of this
Agreement set out in bold, CAPITALS (or any combination thereof) satisfy the requirements
for the express negligence rule and/or are conspicuous.
9.21 Counterpart Originals. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original.
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STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This instrument was acknowledged before me, on the ^day of , 2011,
by fe-rAd&16 051 , Assistant City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, exas on behalf of
said city.
j4otar--Public, St to of Texas
Printed Name: Z!V 0 ?;CL, J/ ew; Ls
My Commission Expires:
[SEAL] EVONIA DANIELS
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
.........' July 10,2013
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT, (NORTH,TX
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BROOKFIELD ACQUISITIONS,L.P.,
a Texas limited partnership
By: MMM Ventures, LLC,
a Texas limited liability company
Its: General Partner
By: 2M Ventures, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
Its: Manager
By:
Mehrdad Moayedi
Title: Governing Person
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OFs=� §
This instrument was acknowledged before me, on the 1— day of
2011, by Mehrdad Moayedi, Governing Person of 2M Ventures, LLC, a D64awar6 limited
liability company, Manager of MMM Ventures, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, in its
capacity as General Partner of Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, on
behalf of said limited partnership.
Notary Public, State of Texas
Printed Name:
My Commission Expires:
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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Exhibit B
Legal Description of the Property
BEING a tract of land located in the WILLIAM C. HALLMARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.
518, Denton County, Texas and being all of a tract of land described as Tract 1 and 2 in Deed to
Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., recorded in Document Number 2007-45036, Deed Records,
Denton County, Texas and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a concrete monument with a 1/2 inch iron rod found in the North right-of-way
line of State Highway No. 114, a 100 foot right-of-way, at the Southeast corner of said Tract 2;
THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, along said North right-of-way line, a
distance of 1,026.70 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set at
the Southeast corner of a tract of land described in Deed to Willow Bend 114, recorded in
Document Number 2005-8893, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas;
THENCE North 00 degrees 19 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 2,518.47 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "5439" found at the Northeast corner of Lot 13, Block
A of WILLOW SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, an Addition to Denton County, Texas according to
the Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet D, Page 317, Plat Records, Denton County, Texas;
THENCE South 89 degrees 59 minutes 13 seconds West, along the North line of said Lot 13, a
distance of 13.26 feet to a 1 inch iron rod found at the Southeast corner of a tract of land
described in Deed to Robert B. Logan, recorded in Volume 515, Page 92, Deed Records, Denton
County, Texas;
THENCE North 00 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds East, a distance of 1,563.70 feet to a 3/8 inch
iron rod found at the Northwest corner of said Tract 1;
THENCE South 89 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East, a distance of 3,160.54 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D" found at the Northeast corner of said Tract
1;
THENCE South 00 degrees 15 minutes 25 seconds East, a distance of 2,753.84 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D" found at the most Easterly Southeast corner
of said Tract 1;
THENCE North 89 degrees 36 minutes 34 seconds West, a distance of 2,150.81 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D" found at an inner ell corner of said
Tract 1;
THENCE South 00 degrees 08 minutes 43 seconds West, a distance of 1,322,76 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 231.579 acres of land, more or less.
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Exhibit C
Legal Descriptions of Tracts 1,2 and 3 Shown on Development Plan
TRACT 1
5.486 ACRES
BEING a tract of land located in the WILLIAM C. HALLMARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.
518, Denton County, Texas and being part of a tract of land described as Tract 2 in Deed to
Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., recorded in Document Number 2007-45036, Deed Records,
Denton County, Texas and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set in the North
right-of-way line of State Highway No. 114, a 100 foot right-of-way, at the Southwest corner of
said Tract 2, said point being North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of
1,026.70 feet from a concrete monument found at the Southeast corner of said Tract 2
THENCE North 00 degrees 19 minutes 46 seconds East, along the West line of said Tract 2, a
distance of 686.80 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE South 57 degrees 04 minutes 50 seconds East, leaving said West line, a distance of
417.13 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE North 70 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 56.90 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 97.38 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped"DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 79 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds West, a distance of 10.00 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 84.56 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner at the beginning of a curve to
the right having a central angle of 10 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds, a radius of 420.00 feet and
a chord bearing and distance of South 05 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds East, 80.49 feet;
THENCE Southerly, along said curve to the right, an arc distance of 80.61 feet to a 1/2 inch iron
rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped"DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 00 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 211,75 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 45 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 14.14 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner in the North right-of-way line
of said State Highway No. 114
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THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, along said North right-of-way line, a
distance of 426.33 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 5.486 acres of land,
more or less.
TRACT 2
5.825 ACRES
BEING a tract of land located in the WILLIAM C. HALLMARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0.
518, Denton County, Texas and being part of a tract of land described as Tract 1 and 2 in Deed to
Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., recorded in Document Number 2007-45036, Deed Records,
Denton County, Texas and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a concrete monument found in the North right-of-way line of State Highway
No. 114, a 100 foot right-of-way, at the Southeast comer of said Tract 2, said point being South
89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 1,026.70 feet from a 1/2 inch iron rod with
a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set at the Southwest corner of said Tract 2;
THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, along said North right-of-way line, a
distance of 500.37 feet to a 60D set for corner;
THENCE North 44 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, leaving said North right-of-way line, a
distance of 14.14 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for
comer;
THENCE North 00 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds East, a distance of 211.75 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner at the beginning of a curve to
the left having a central angle of 10 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds, a radius of 500.00 feet and a
chord bearing and distance of North 05 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds West, 95.82 feet;
THENCE Northerly, along said curve to the left, an arc distance of 95.97 feet to a 1/2 inch iron
rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE North 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds West, a distance of 84.56 feet to a point for
comer;
THENCE South 79 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds West, a distance of 10.00 feet to a point for
comer;
THENCE North 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds West, a distance of 106.72 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped"DAA" set for corner;
THENCE North 70 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 116.17 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped"DAA" set for corner;
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THENCE North 88 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds East, a distance of 89.87 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stain ed "
P DAA"set for corner;
THENCE South 65 degrees 01 minutes 18 seconds East, a dis
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stain ed " tance of 400.62 feet to a 1/2 inch
P DAA"set for corner in the East line of said Tract 1;
THENCE South 00 degrees 08 minutes 43 seconds West as
Tract 2 at a distance of 6.97 feet and continuing for a total dist
OF BEGINNING and containing 5.825 acres of land passing the Northeast corner of said
distance of 380.14 feet to the POINT
more or less.
TRACT 3
220.268 ACRES
BEING a tract of land located in the WILLIAM C. HALLMARK
518, Denton County, Texas and beinga SURVEY
Part of those tracts of land described as Ta cT and Tract
in Deed to Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., recorded in Document RACT
Records, Denton County, Texas and being more ent Number 2007-45036, Deed
COMMENCING at a concrete mon Particularly described as follows;
Highway No. 114, a 100 foot right-of-way,
found in the North ri
g y, at the Southeast corner of saidTract2y line of State
THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes OS seconds West, along
distance of 500.37 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic
the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract of land herein said North right-of--way line, a
P cap stamped "DAA,, found at
THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes OS s described:
line, a distance of 100.00 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a ell
seconds, continuing along said North right-of--way
found for corner; yellow plastic ca «
p stamped DAA„
THENCE North 45 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds, East, leaving
distance of 14.14 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow lastic
corner; said North right-of--way line, a
P cap stamped "DAA,, found for
THENCE North 00 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds East, a distance
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped D of 211.75 feet to a 1/2 inch
to the left, having P AA" found for corner at the beginning of a curve
g a central angle of 10 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds, a radius of 420.
and a chord bearing and distance of North OS degrees 00 minutes 59
seconds West, 80.49 eetfeet
THENCE Northerly, along said curve to the left, an arc dist
rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "D
Of 80.61 feet to a 1/2 inch iron
P AA"foance und for corner;
THENCE North 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 84.56 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stain ed "D "
P AA found for corner;
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THENCE North 79 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds East, a distance of
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner
10.00 feet to a 1/2 inch
THENCE North 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds West, a distance of
97.38 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner;
THENCE South 70 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds West,, a distance of 56.90 feet to a point for
THENCE North 57 degrees 04 minutes 50 seconds West, a distance of 4
corner in the West line of said Tract 2 and the East line of WILLOW SPRINGS
an Addition to Denton County, 17.13 feet to a point for
oTexas according to the Plat thereof recorded in Cabinet DPage
SUBDIVISION,
317, Plat Records, Denton County, Texas;
THENCE North 00 degrees 19 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 1,831.67 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "5439"found at the Northeast
A of said Addition; corner of Lot 13, Block
THENCE South 89 degrees 59 minutes 13 seconds West, along the North
distance of 13.26 feet to a 1 inch iron rod found at the Southeast co
described in Deed to Robert B. Logan, line of said Lot 13, a
County, gan, recorded in Volume 515, Page 92, Deed Records, Denton
Texas
THENCE North 00 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds East, a distance of 1,563.70 feet to a 3/8 inch
iron rod found at the Northwest corner of said Tract 1;
THENCE South 89 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East, a distance of 3 160
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D" found at the Northeast
� 54 feet to a 1/2 inch
st corner of said Tract
THENCE South 00 degrees 15 minutes 25 seconds East, a distance of 2,753.84
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D" found at the most Easterly
of said Tract 1; 84 feet to a 1/2 inch
Southeast corner
THENCE North 89 degrees 36 minutes 34 seconds West, a distance of 2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D" found at an i
Tract 1; ,150.81 feet to a 1/2
neer ell corner of said
THENCE South 00 degrees 08 minutes 43 seconds West, a distance of 1
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped °`DAA"found for corner
,322.76 feet to a 1/2
THENCE North 65 degrees 01 minutes 18 seconds West, a distance of 400.62 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner;
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THENCE South 88 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds West, a distance of 89.87 feet to a 1/2
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner; inch
THENCE South 70 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds West, a distance of 116.17 feet to a 1/2
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner; Inch
THENCE South 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 106.72 feet to a point
corner; p t for
THENCE North 79 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds East, a distance of 10.00 feet to a o'
corner; pmt for
THENCE South 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 84.56 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner at the beginning,of a curve to the right, having a central angle of 10 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds, a radius of00.00 feet
and a chord bearing and distance of South 05 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds West, 95.82 feet;
THENCE Southerly, along said curve to the right, an arc distance of 95.97 feet to a 1/2 inch iron
rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner;
THENCE South 00 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 211.75 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner;
THENCE South 44 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 14.14 feet to the POINT
OF BEGINNING and containing 220.268 acres of land, more or less.
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Exhibit D
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
(See Attached)
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DECLARATION OF
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
FOR
BROOKFIELD HOA
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 ESTABLISHMENT....................................................
Section 1.1 Establishment of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions ..............1
Section 1.2 Definitions..............................................
ARTICLE 2 USE PROVISIONS..........
Section 2.1 Permitted Uses..............
Section 2.2 Prohibited Uses and Activities....................
ARTICLE 3 CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS .............................................
Section 3.1 Plan Approval Required.............................
Section 3.2 Establishment of ACC .............................
Section 3.3 Approval Process ......................
Section 3.4 Specific Construction Provisions ...............................
Section 3.5 Construction Materials..........................
Section 3,6 Height Restrictions............
Section 3.7 Roof Restrictions ...........................................................................18
Section 3.8 Construction Period and Process......................
Section 3.9 Declarant Rights.......................
ARTICLE 4 MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS ........................
Section 4.1 Owner's Obligation to Maintain.......................
Section 4.2 Damaged Improvements ............
Section 4.3 Declarant/Association Right to Perform.........................................20
ARTICLE 5 OWNER'S ASSOCIATION............................................................21
Section 5.1 Establishment................................... .
Section 5.2 Voting Power............................
Section 5.3 Officers................................................
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Section5.4 Dissolution.................. ..................................................................23
ARTICLE 6 ASSESSMENTS............................................................................24
Section 6.1 Power to Establish Assessments...................................................24
Section 6.2 Commencement of Assessments..................................................24
Section 6.3 Regular Annual Maintenance Assessments........... ......................24
Section 6.4 Special Assessments ....................................................................25
Section 6.5 Liability for and Enforcement of Assessments...............................25
ARTICLE 7 COMMON AREA...........................................................................28
Section 7.1 Right to Use Common Areas.........................................................28
Section 7.2 Specific Facilities...........................................................................28
Section 7.3 Maintenance of Common Areas....................................................28
Section 7.4 Risk of Loss - Use of Common Areas ...........................................28
Section 7.5 Conveyance of Common Area to Association ...............................28
ARTICLE 8 SPECIFIC DECLARANT RIGHTS.................................................28
Section 8.1 Rights to Annex.............................................................................28
Section 8.2 No Duty to Annex ..........................................................................29
Section 8.3 Effect of Annexation on Class B Membership ...............................29
Section 8.4 Specific Declarant Rights to Amend Declaration...........................29
Section 8.5 Easement/Access Right ................................................................29
Section 8.6 Assignment of Declarant Rights ....................................................29
Section 8.7 Declarant's Right to Install Other Improvements in Setback and
OtherAreas ...................................................................................29
Section 8.8 Replatting or Modification of Plat...................................................30
Section 8.9 Limitation of Declarant Liability......................................................30
Section 8.10 Termination of Declarant's Responsibilities...................................30
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ARTICLE 9 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.................................................31
Section 9.1 Term and Renewal ........................................................................31
Section 9.2 Enforcement........................ ..31
Section 9.3 General Easement for Encroachments, Access, Maintenance and
Utilities...........................................................................................31
Section 9.4 Amendment of Declaration............................................................31
Section 9.5 City Provisions...............................................................................32
Section 9.6 FHA/VA Approval ..........................................................................32
Section9.7 Notices...........................................................................................32
Section 9.8 Indemnification .................................................. .32
Section9.9 Severability....................................................................................32
Section 9.10 Acceptance by Owners of Rights and Obligations.........................32
Section 9.11 Disclosure by Declarant.................................................................33
Section 9.12 Arbitration of Disputes Involving Declarant....................................33
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DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS FOR BROOKFIELD
STATE OF TEXAS §
DENTON COUNTY
§ KNOW BY ALL THESE PRESENT:
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This Declaration (herein so called) is executed effective as of
20_ by BROOKFIELD ACQUISITIONS, L.P.
RECITALS:
A. Declarant is the owner of the real property in Denton County, Texas
described on Exhibit A attached hereto, which Declarant is developing as an addition to be
known as BROOKFIELD (the "Prope ").
B. Declarant desires to establish a planned residential community of single
family detached homes on the Property and, accordingly, has executed this Declaration to
impose the covenants, conditions, restrictions, and easements herein described upon the
Property.
ARTICLE 1
ESTABLISHMENT
Section 1.1 Establishment of Covenants Conditions and Restrictions.
Declarant hereby imposes upon the Property the covenants, conditions, restrictions, liens
and easements set forth in this Declaration (the "Covenants") for the purposes of
establishing a general scheme for development of the Property, enhancing the value of the
Lots and Residences (defined below), and establishing restrictions for use for the benefit
of Declarant and the Owners (defined below). Declarant does not guarantee that all of
these purposes will be accomplished through the creation and imposition of the Covenants.
The Covenants touch and concern title to the Property, run with the land and shall be
binding upon all persons hereafter acquiring any portion of the Property.
Section 1.2 Definitions. The terms set forth below shall have indicated meanings
when used in this Declaration; other terms are defined elsewhere herein and shall have the
meaning given to them in this Declaration.
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"ACC" means the architectural control committee established pursuant to this
Declaration.
"Assessments" means the Maintenance Assessments and Special Assessments
provided for in Article 6.
"Association"means the BROOKFIELD HOA, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation,
or such other homeowners' association name selected and available at the time of
formation and established as provided in this Declaration.
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Association.
"Builder" means any homebuilder constructing the initial Residence upon a Lot in
the normal course of conducting its business for profit.
"City" means the City of Fort Worth.
"Common Area"means those portions of the Property as described in or on the Plat
that do not constitute Lots, Streets, roads, or alleys. Accordingly, the Common Area
means those portions of the Property designated as such on the Plat, including any
recreational centers or similar areas. The Common Area also includes: (i) any areas within
the Property owned by the appropriate government, the Association, or any other
governmental entity, but which are required to be maintained by the Association; (ii) any
landscape, wall maintenance, pedestrian access or maintenance easements reflected on
the Plat, required by the appropriate government or recorded by separate instrument; and
(iii) those areas, if any, which are owned by an Owner, but on which are located
monuments, signs, fences, landscaping, berms, sidewalks, irrigation systems or other
improvements that may be maintained by the appropriate government or the Association.
The Common Area shall also include all improvements on or to any portion of any of the
areas described in the preceding sentence. Declarant shall at all times have and retain the
right, but without obligation whatsoever, to effect minor redesigns or reconfigurations of the
Common Area and to execute any open space declarations applicable to the Common
Area which may be permitted in order to reduce property taxes, and to take whatever steps
as may be appropriate to lawfully avoid or minimize the imposition of federal and state ad
valorem and/or income taxes.
"Declarant" means BROOKFIELD ACQUISITIONS, L.P. including any affiliate of
any partner thereof and any other person or entity who is designated as a successor
Declarant in writing pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration.
"Declaration" means the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, And Restrictions
("CC&R's") governing The BROOKFIELD Community or any Sub-Association as, recorded
by the Declarant.
"Design Guidelines" means those particular standards, restrictions, guidelines,
recommendations and specifications applicable to all aspects of construction, placement,
location, alteration, maintenance and design of any improvements within the Property, and
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all amendments, modifications, supplements and interpretations thereof, which may be
established pursuant to section 3.3(d).
"Established Drainage Pattern" means the drainage pattern as engineered and
constructed by a Builder prior to (or in some cases, immediately following) conveyance of
title from a Builder to the individual homeowner.
"HUD" means the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
"Improvements"means any exterior changes, alterations or additions to a Lot from
its condition at the time of purchase.
"Lot"means any of the individual platted building lots reflected, or to be reflected, on
the Plat that are to be used for residential purposes or other permitted purposes as herein
described.
"Managing Agent" means any Person who has been engaged and designated by
the Board to manage the daily affairs and operations of the Association.
"Owner" means any Person owning fee title to any Lot, but excluding any
mortgagee or beneficiary under a deed of trust until such time as it acquires legal title to a
Lot.
"Person"means any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or
other entity of any kind or types whatsoever.
"Phase" means a particular phase developed upon the Property. Declarant may
impose, as provided in Section 3.3(d), additional or different restrictions on each Phase. If
Declarant annexes additional property into the Property as provided in Section 8.1, it may
designate the area annexed as a particular Phase, and may impose, as provided in Section
3.3(d), additional or different restrictions on such area.
"Plat" means (i) initially, the Preliminary Plat, and thereafter the Final Plat, for any
Phase of the Property submitted to and approved by the appropriate governmental entity;
(ii) after the recording thereof, the final Plat for any Phase of the Property as recorded in
the Records of Denton County, Texas; and, (iii) any replat of, or amendment to, the
foregoing made by Declarant in accordance with this Declaration. The term "Plat" shall
also include the final recorded plat of any additional property annexed into the Property
pursuant to Section 8.1.
"Property Oes)" means any asset, real or personal.
"Protective Covenants" means the Declaration and any Supplementary
Declarations affecting BROOKFIELD as recorded by the Declarant.
"Residence" means a single family detached residence constructed upon a Lot in
conformance with this Declaration.
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"Reviewer" means architectural control and design for BROOKFIELD handled by
either (i) the Declarant or (ii) the ACC.
"Screening Wall" means any wood or masonry fence or wall installed by the
Declarant adjacent to major roads and/or thoroughfares.
"Street" means any paved road, but not alleys,that is typically within a fifty foot(50')
or sixty foot (60') right-of-way and serves the front of a Lot upon which a Residence is
constructed.
"Structure" means any structure (other than a Residence), fence, driveway,
sidewalk, planting, landscaping, irrigation system, wall, tennis court, swimming pool,
outbuilding, playground equipment, or other improvement of any kind or type.
"Supplementary Declaration" means any Supplementary Declaration of
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions affecting a particular Brookfield HOA filing as
recorded by the Declarant.
NX means the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
"Vehicle" means any vehicle of any kind or type whatsoever, including any
automobile, truck, motorcycle, boat, mobile home, motor home, boat trailer, or other kind of
trailer.
ARTICLE 2
USE PROVISIONS
Section 2.1 Permitted Uses.
(a) Lots Limited to Residential Use. Except as otherwise provided in this
Declaration, Lots in Tract 3 identified in Exhibit A shall be used only for single family,
private residential purposes and activities reasonably related thereto. Additional uses for
purposes such as schools, churches, or similar activities may be permitted within the
Property, provided such use has received the prior written approval from the Board of the
Association or the Declarant (but only so long as the Class B membership status exists).
(b) Common Area Uses. The Common Area designated as the Open Space or
Park Areas on the Plat shall be used only for recreational and other similar purposes as
approved by the Declarant or the Association. The Common Area consisting of
landscaping, maintenance, wall maintenance easements, or similar areas shall be used for
such purposes or similar purposes as approved by the Declarant, but only so long as the
Class B membership status exists, or by the Board of the Association.
(c) Sales Offices and Similar Uses. Declarant may maintain one or more
signs, sales offices, or trailers on Lots for the purpose of facilitating sales of Residences on
the Property. Declarant or the ACC may also grant the right to maintain construction
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trailers on the Lots and to use Lots for signage, sales offices, and similar purposes to other
Persons constructing Residences on the Property by written designation.
(d) Temporary Structures. Temporary structures, other than playhouses and
those used during the initial construction of a residence, are not permitted.
(e) Security Doors and Windows. The ACC prior to installation must approve
requests for security treatments for doors and windows; however,the use of"burglar bars",
steel or wrought iron bars, or similar fixtures on the exterior of any windows or doors is
strictly prohibited. ACC approval is not required for the addition of screen doors or other
type doors to a home or an accessory building if the material matches or is similar to
existing doors on the house and if the color is complementary to that of existing doors on
the house.
(f) Lots Limited to Commercial and Retail Use. Lots in Tract 1 and Tract 2
identified in Exhibit A may be used for commercial and retail purposes pursuant to the
Development Agreement between the City of Fort Worth, Texas and Brookfield
Acquisitions, L.P. for the Brookfield Development, recorded at Vol. , Page ,
Denton County real property records.
Section 2.2 Prohibited Uses and Activities.
(a) No Further Subdivision. No Lot may be further subdivided without the
written consent of the Declarant or the ACC. Lots may be combined for the purpose of
constructing a single residence on more than one Lot only upon written approval of the
Declarant or the ACC. Without regard to any such permitted subdivision or combination,
the Lots involved shall continue to be treated as single individual Lots hereunder for all
other purposes, including voting in the Association and assessing and collecting
Assessments.
(b) Parking and Vehicle Restrictions. All Vehicles on residential lots shall be
parked, stored or placed so as not to be visible from any Street or from ground level view
from an adjoining Lot, except for temporary parking in the driveway constructed on a Lot.
On-Street parking shall be limited to temporary parking of guests or invitees of Owners
during parties, delivery of services, and similar limited (no more than twelve (12) hours)
time periods. Trucks with tonnage in excess of one ton, Vehicles with signage or
advertising displays, and boats with trailers shall not be permitted to park overnight on the
Streets, driveways, or other areas within the Property. No Vehicle that transports
flammable or explosive cargo may be parked or stored within the Property. No inoperative
or unlicensed Vehicles may be parked or stored, other than in an enclosed garage, within
the Property. All work on Vehicles (other than routine maintenance) shall be performed
only in an enclosed garage. The foregoing provisions shall not restrict the parking of trucks
and other Vehicles as necessary in connection with construction of Residences or other
Structures on Lots.
(c) Specific Use Restrictions. This Section shall not be construed so as to
prohibit the conduct of a reasonable amount of in-home work, such as computer work or
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similar activities, provided that such work or activity does not involve the parking of
Vehicles of employees, consultants, or other parties other than the occupants of the
Residences in question, and does not involve the delivery or pick-up of any materials or
services. Unless expressly permitted by the Declarant or the Board of the Association, no
church may be maintained on the Property.
(d) Pet and Animal Restrictions. Only regular household pets such as cats and
dogs shall be permitted on the Property and then only for personal use and not for any
business use such as breeding, kennel operations and the like. No other animals shall be
permitted to be maintained upon the Property, including without limitation the following:
cows, horses, bees, hogs, sheep, goats, poultry, or skunks. No more than four (4)
domesticated household pets are permitted in any Residence. All pets shall be kept within
the fenced-in area of an Owner's Lot and shall not be permitted to run free through the
Property.
Dog runs require ACC approval on a case-by-case basis. Dog runs shall be located within
side or rear yards in such a way that they are not visible to neighbors or, community open
space. The ACC will evaluate the proposed location and size of the dog run with
consideration given its impact on adjacent properties and streets. Generally, dog run areas
should not exceed three hundred (300) square feet in size and fence height should not
exceed five (5)feet. The use of underground invisible dog run fencing is encouraged on a
case-by-case basis. The dog run fencing should be immediately adjacent to the home and
compatible with the home in material and color. Galvanized chain-link fencing is prohibited.
Dog runs shall be well screened from neighboring properties and streets with landscaping.
"Dog kennels" are not permitted.
(e) Outdoor Burning Restrictions. Outdoor burning of trash, leaves, and other
items is prohibited. This restriction shall not be construed as prohibiting outdoor cooking
on barbecue grills in connection with use of a Residence.
(t) Trash/Garbage Disposal. Trash, garbage and other waste shall at all times
be kept in clean, well maintained, sanitary containers for regular scheduled pickup for
removal of such items. Trash, garbage or other waste shall not be dumped on the ground
of any Lot or in any Common Area.
(g) Occupancy. Each Lot shall be improved with a single family detached
Residence. No Person shall occupy any garage or other outbuilding at any time.
(h) Projections from Structures. Window air conditioning units and other
similar projections are prohibited, Any projection through the roof of any structure on the
Property shall require the prior written approval of the Declarant or the ACC.
(i) Private Water/Sewer Systems. Each Residence shall be connected to the
water and sanitary sewer system, and no private water well or water, sanitary or storm
sewer system is permitted within the Property unless the Declarant constructs it. If
Declarant uses private drainage easements in areas that necessitate or contain a private
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sub-surface storm sewer drainage system, then such sewer lines are to be kept freely
running and unobstructed at all times. If the lines become obstructed, all parties that
benefit from their function shall be required to equally and promptly share in the cost of
repair or replacement of the lines.
(j) Changes in Grade. Except for such changes as are reasonably necessary
to facilitate construction of a Residence or other Structure on a Lot, no Owner shall
change the grade of any Lot except in compliance with all applicable laws.After Declarant
has developed the Lots, the general grading, slope and drainage plan of a Lot may not be
altered, and no dams, berms, channels or swales may be constructed or excavated without
the prior written approval of Declarant (or the ACC), the City (if applicable) and other
appropriate agencies having authority to grant such approval.
(k) Visible Activities-Outdoors. Outdoor drying of clothes is prohibited. Lawn
mowers, rakes, carts, and other yard equipment shall be stored from view from adjoining
Lots and Streets when not in use.
(1) General Restriction -Nuisances. In general, no condition shall be allowed
to exist on a Lot which, by sight or smell (as determined exclusively by the ACC), shall
constitute a public or private nuisance or unreasonably disturbs any other Owner in the use
and enjoyment of its Lot or the Common Area.
(m) Temporary Structures. Temporary structures, other than playhouses and
those used during the initial construction of a Residence, are prohibited.
ARTICLE 3
CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
Section 3.1 Plan Approval Required. No Residence or Structure shall be
constructed, placed, or installed within the Property until the plans have been approved in
writing by the ACC or Declarant as provided in this Article 3.
Section 3.2 Establishment of ACC.
(a) Initial Appointment. The ACC shall consist of three (3) members; the
Declarant shall appoint the initial members of the ACC.
(b) Term and Subsequent Appointments. The members of the ACC shall
serve until they resign or are removed by the party appointing them to the ACC (which the
appointing party may do at any time). Subsequent appointments to the ACC shall be made
by the Declarant until such time as the Declarant either relinquishes such power by written
notice to the Board, or the Declarant no longer owns any Lot; thereafter appointments to
and removals from the ACC shall be made by the Board. The ACC or Declarant may
engage the services of a third party to review plans and specifications pursuant to this
Article.
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(c) Compensation; Fee for Review. No member of the ACC shall be entitled to
compensation for its services. The ACC may impose a reasonable charge for reviewing
plans.
Section 3.3 Approval Process.
(a) Submission of Plans. Any party wishing to construct a Residence or any
Structure on the Property shall submit one(1) copy of complete plans and specifications in
8 '/2"X 11"size or no larger than 11"X 17"to the ACC for its approval prior to commencing
construction. Such plans and specifications shall include engineering information,
landscaping description, and construction plans showing the location and elevations,
square footage of the living area, brick percentage, roof pitch and floor plan showing
garage area of the proposed Residence or Structure and the materials to be used in
constructing the same, all in sufficient detail to enable the ACC to evaluate the proposed
Structure or Residence. Electrical, plumbing and roofing plans should not be submitted.
The ACC may request additional information, including samples of proposed materials to
aid it in its decision process. After receipt of a complete set of plans and specifications,the
ACC shall promptly review the same and notify the Person submitting whether it approves
the plans or whether it requires changes thereto. Alternately, the ACC may disapprove a
set of plans by so noting thereon and returning it to the Person submitting, accompanied by
a statement of the reasons for disapproval. No construction shall be commenced on any
portion of the Property unless and until the ACC or Declarant has approved the plans for
the Residence or Structure in question in writing. Procurement of applicable permits from
other governmental agencies is the responsibility of the Owner and shall be obtained prior
to commencement of construction. Once begun, construction shall be completed
expeditiously and in strict accordance with approved plans. No structure may be occupied
until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by an authorized government authority.
(1) Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be the time frames of
when exterior construction is allowed, which will be established by the Board of
Directors.
(2) Construction Trailers, Shed, or Temporary Structures. All
construction trailers, sheds, or temporary structures require ACC approval prior to
installation. All such shelters shall be removed upon completion of construction.
Temporary living quarters for workmen are strictly prohibited.
(3) Sanitary Facilities. The contractor shall be responsible for providing
adequate sanitary facilities for construction workers. It is the obligation of all
contractors and subcontractors to leave the project site free from trash, debris,
unused materials and equipment. The ACC reserves the rightto specifically assess
any and all contractors, subcontractors, or Owners for clean-up cost.
(4) Construction Drainage. The Owner shall provide temporary erosion
control measures during the construction period as described above. Temporary
barriers such as silt fences shall be utilized as needed. It is recommended that the
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Owner landscape slopes as soon as possible after grading has been completed to
control erosion.
(5) Vehicles&Access. All vehicles shall be parked so as not to impede
traffic or damage surrounding natural landscape. The ACC may designate, at time
of plan review or during construction, specific areas for the parking of construction
workers' vehicles and/or equipment. Washing of vehicles and/or construction
equipment on streets within BROOKFIELD is prohibited.
(b) Time for Review/Approval. The ACC shall approve or disapprove all plans
submitted for construction within thirty(30)days after the date it receives a complete set of
plans and specifications; if the ACC fails to specifically approve or disapprove of any plans
within such thirty (30) day period, then the ACC shall be deemed to have approved the
plans submitted. Under no circumstances shall the ACC's failure to respond within the
thirty (30) day period constitute deemed approval of, or the granting of a variance for any
aspect of construction, use of materials, or location of improvements, which would
otherwise constitute a violation of the Covenants or the Design Guidelines.
(c) Review Standards. The ACC, in reviewing and approving plans for
construction of Structures or Residences, shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
promote and ensure a high level of taste,design quality, aesthetic harmony, and conformity
throughout the Property, consistent with the standards established by this Declaration and
any Design Guidelines. Where the condition imposed by and provision of these
Design Guidelines are less restrictive than comparable condition imposed by an
appropriate government agency where permit requirement or building code or
regulation, the more restrictive provision shall govern.
(d) Design Guidelines/Building Standards. The Declarant or the ACC may but
is not required to, from time to time, establish specific guidelines and building standards to
assist Persons in determining the type of Structures and Residences, which may be
constructed on the Property. Pursuant to Section 8.1, Declarant may annex additional
Property to become a portion of the Property, and may develop the overall Property in
various Phases. Declarant may establish differing restrictions, guidelines and building
standards for each such Phase of the Property, which may impose more restrictive or less
onerous building standards with respect to a particular Phase. The ACC or Declarant may
amend or modify such guidelines or standards from time to time in its sole discretion. Such
guidelines or standards shall supplement this Declaration and be general guides to
permitted construction within the Property, but shall not diminish the authority of the ACC
and Declarant to approve plans as otherwise herein provided.
(e) Failure to Obtain Approval. The construction, repair, replacement,
installation, or placement of any Structure or improvement of any type on a Lot without the
prior written approval from nst t e Owner of said Lot not toACC shall constitute for the exceed Five o
sition by the
Association of a fine agar Hundred and
No/100 Dollars ($500.00). A fine levied under this Section shall be charged to the
Owner's assessment account, payable upon demand and secured by the lien created in
Article 6.
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(f� Compliance With Plans. Contractors are responsible for complying with the
approved construction plans and any Design Guidelines. If trash, debris, or spillage is not
cleaned up, or damage to protected or improved areas is not repaired, the ACC reserves
the right to complete the cleanup or repairs needed and specifically assess all related costs
to the contractor and/or Owner. Contractors and Owners are encouraged to notify the ACC
of any potential issues related to compliance with approved plans.
(g) Limitation of Liability. Neitherthe Declarant, its officers, directors, partners,
agents, employees, representatives, parent or subsidiaries, nor the Association,the Board,
or the ACC, including any of its respective members, shall be liable to any Person for any
official act of the ACC in connection with submitted plans and specifications.
Notwithstanding any approval by the Declarant or the ACC, neither the Declarant nor the
ACC shall be responsible or liable to any Person with respect to any loss, liability, claim or
expense, which may arise by reason of such approval or the construction of a Residence,
or Structure related thereto. Neither the Declarant, the Association,the Board nor the ACC
shall be responsible in any way for any defects in any plans or specifications submitted,
reviewed or approved in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration, nor for any
structural or other defects in any work done according to such plans or specifications. No
approval of any plans by either the ACC or the Declarant shall be construed to mean that
the plans comply with any applicable law, building code, or governmental regulation, it
being the responsibility of the Person submitting any plans to assure compliance with all
applicable laws. Conversely, the issuance of a building permit or any approval from any
governmental authority shall not, under any circumstance, constitute any evidence that
construction of a Residence or a Structure complies with the terms and conditions
contained in this Declaration or any Design Guidelines. Declarant and members of the
ACC shall have no liability for decisions made by them regarding the approval or
disapproval of plans, so long as the decisions are made in good faith and are not
discriminatory, arbitrary, or capricious.
Section 3.4 Specific Construction Provisions.
(a) Setbacks. All Residences and other Structures shall be constructed in
conformity with the setback requirements of the appropriate government agency having
jurisdiction over the same and the building lines reflected on the Plat. The following
setbacks must be observed:
(1) Front Yard. Structures may not be closer than twenty feet(20')from
the front property line.
(2) Side Yard. Structures and equipment, including dwelling units,
garages, swimming pools and walls may not be closer than five feet (5') from any
side property line.
(3) Rear Yard. Structures and equipment, including dwelling units and
garages may not be closer than fifteen feet (15') from any back property line.
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(4) Corner Lot. Structures and equipment, including dwelling units and
garages may not be closer than ten feet(10')from the side property line adjacent to
the street(s) and five feet (5) from the side property line adjacent to another lot or
common area.
(b) Structure Size and Type. Each Residence shall have the minimum number
of square feet of enclosed air-conditioned area as set forth by the appropriate government
agency and as set forth in Section 3.5. Each Residence shall be of new construction on a
Lot and no mobile homes or manufactured housing shall be permitted on the Property
except on a temporary basis in connection with construction or sales activities.
(c) Garage Requirements. Each Residence shall have at least a two car
attached garage constructed as a part thereof.
(d) Drive/Walkway Requirements. All driveways and sidewalks shall conform
to applicable appropriate government agency and other governmental specifications and
regulations. Sidewalks shall be installed by the builder and shall have a medium broom
finish, unless approved otherwise by the ACC. Driveways shall be either concrete paved
with a medium broom finish, stamped and colored concrete, or exposed aggregate
concrete. Other materials require ACC approval. Extension or expansion of driveways
requires ACC approval prior to installation. The ACC shall not approve such extensions or
expansions intended for side yard parking or vehicle storage.
(e) Windows. Windows shall be of clear glass or a tinted glass of bronze, gray,
green or smoke color. The use of reflective glass or reflective tinting is prohibited.
(f) Awnings and Overhangs. The use of awnings and overhangs requires ACC
approval prior to installation. The materials and colors shall be the same or generally
recognized as being complementary to the exterior of the building and will be attached
directly to the structure without requiring supporting columns or poles. Neither metal nor
plastic awnings will be permitted.
(g) Decks & Balconies. ACC approval is required prior to the installation of a
deck or balcony. Decks and balconies shall be constructed of wood or of a material similar
to that of the residence and, if painted, shall be painted a color similar to or generally
accepted as complementary to the residence. Decks and balconies shall be installed as an
integral part of the residence. Any such decks or balconies shall be located so as not to
obstruct or diminish the view from or create a nuisance for adjacent property owners.
Construction shall not occur over easements and shall comply with the applicable Design
Review procedures set forth in these CC & R's. Where the condition imposed by any
provision of these Design Guidelines is less restrictive than comparable condition imposed
by an appropriate government agency where permit requirement or building code or
regulation, the more restrictive provision shall govern. Decks shall be no more than four
(4)feet off the ground and shall be set back a minimum of five (5)feet from property lines.
Views under decks shall be screened.
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(h) Patios. ACC approval is required for the construction of patio covers, open
patios, and enclosed patios. Freestanding patio covers are acceptable, as approved, as
are roof extensions (loggias). Patio covers and posts shall be constructed of wood or of a
material generally recognized as complementary to the residence and shall be similar to or
generally recognized as complementary in color to the exterior color of the residence.
Open patios should be an integral part of the landscape plan and should be located
so activities do not create a nuisance for adjacent property owners.The patio color shall be
similar to or generally accepted as a color complementary to the color of the residence.
Enclosed patios shall be constructed of materials that are similar to or generally accepted
as complementary to those of the residence.
(i) Painting/Repainting. ACC approval is required for any exterior painting or
repainting of the home or its accessory improvements. The submittal shall contain the
manufacturer's paint chips with name and code number. All exterior finishes should be in
subdued earth tones such as gray, green, brown, muted blues or reds, or other similar
colors. Generally, garage doors should be painted a muted color and blend with other
colors of the home, as prescribed herein. Note: If painting home same color ACC
Approval is not required.
0) Alterations Additions and Expansions. ACC approval is required for any
exterior alteration to, addition to, or expansion of a home. The architectural design and
materials used in any and all exterior additions, alterations, or renovations shall conform to
the original home's design intent with respect to style, detailing, and materials used in the
initial construction, as prescribed herein.
(k) Accessory Structure Provisions. All Ancillary Structures (as described
below)shall conform to the requirements of this Section. ACC approval is required prior to
construction of any accessory structure, including but not limited to sheds and permanently
installed playhouses. Applications for accessory structures will be reviewed with regard to
Lot size, setbacks, and primary building size. Accessory structures should serve as
functional elements and enhance the aesthetic qualities and visual theme of
BROOKFIELD.Accessory structures such as permanent storage sheds and gazebos shall
be located in the rear yard or in a location not prominently visible from the street, and shall
adhere to the standards herein. Storage sheds, and gazebos shall be architecturally
compatible with the home. Accessory structures shall meet the following criteria:
Accessory structures shall be of the same color, material, and
architectural style as the main residence or of color, material, and
style that is generally recognized as complementary to that of the
main residence.
An accessory structure's roofing materials shall match those of the
main residence.
Accessory structures shall be no larger than 8'x8'.
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Accessory structures shall conform to the side and rear yard
setbacks.
Accessory structures shall not unreasonably obstruct any adjacent
neighbor's view.
Carports (non-fully enclosed automobile shelters) are prohibited.
(1) Antennae/Satellite Dishes. The erection, construction, placement or
installation of any television, radio, or other electronic tower, serial, antenna,
satellite dish or device of any type for the reception or transmission of radio or
television broadcasts or for any means of communication upon a Lot or upon any
improvement thereon is prohibited except as provided for herein. This prohibition
shall not apply to those antennae specifically covered by 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart
S, Section 1.4000 (or any successor provision) promulgated pursuant to the
Telecommunications Act of 1996, as amended from time to time. The ACC or the
Declarant shall be empowered to adopt rules governing the types of antennae that
are permissible hereunder and establishing reasonable, non-discriminatory
restrictions relating to safety, location and maintenance of antennae. All television
antennas and other antennas and aerials shall be located inside the attic of the
residence constructed on the Lot.Amateur radio towers and antennas (whether for
reception or transmission) are specifically prohibited. No exterior television, radio or
other antenna of any type shall be placed, allowed or maintained upon any Lot,
Residence, or Structure without prior written approval and authorization of the ACC
Satellite dishes larger than one (1) meter in diameter are prohibited. The satellite
dish or antenna shall be placed in the rear or side yard in such a manner that it is
screened from view from adjacent streets and neighboring properties.
(2) Fences and Walls. The installation of walls requires prior ACC
approval. Walls should appear as extensions of the home's architecture and be
complementary to the main structure. Walls may be used to enclose and define
courtyards, extend and relate the building forms to the landscape, and provide
security and privacy.All fences and walls(excluding retaining walls described in (6)
below) shall be at least six(6)feet in height and shall have a maximum height of six
feet(6), and shall be located in an area and constructed of materials in accordance
with the provisions contained in any Design Guidelines. No fence or wall may be
constructed, repaired, rebuilt, or relocated if it impedes or obstructs drainage. Low
decorative walls that are part of the landscape design will be considered. Front yard
landscape walls shall not exceed three (3) feet in height. Every lot is required to
have a 6' fence on all property lines unless wrought iron is specified by the
Declarant, ACC or these CC&R's.
The Declarant reserves the right to mandate the use of wrought iron fencing where
the Declarant deems necessary to ensure consistency and community design.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, a 4' wrought iron fence
will be mandatory on the property lines of lots that are adjacent to the common area
flood plain and open space. These wrought iron fences will make up part of the
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back yard fencing on those lots adjacent to the flood plain and open space. Except
for the wrought iron fence standard, all fences whether constructed by the Owner or
the Builder, shall be maintained consistent with the community-wide standard. In
the event a fence or wall is damaged or destroyed, the Owner shall repair or
recondition the same at Owner's expense within three (3) weeks of the damage
using materials of equal or greater value.
Pursuant to the CC&R's,the foregoing standards are intended as an aesthetic guide
only. Neither the Declarant nor the ACC ensures the soundness, structural integrity,
or effectiveness of retaining walls constructed in conformity with this section. Neither
the Declarant nor the ACC shall be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity
or soundness of any approved retaining wall.
(3) Outbuildings. Outbuildings shall not extend above the fence such
that they are visible from any public street or adjacent lot when standing at ground
level. The location, installation and screening of an outbuilding requires, without
exception, the prior written approval from the ACC.
(4) Trash Containers. All trash containers shall be screened from view
from Streets.
(6) Hedges. Hedges shall be maintained at a height that is in conformity
with the height offences and walls. No hedge shall be maintained in a manner that
obstructs any sidewalk or the visibility of intersections of Streets and/or alleys.
(6) Retaining Walls. Retaining walls, other than those constructed by the
Declarant, require prior written approval by the ACC to ensure conformity with the
requirements contained in any Design Guidelines with respect to location,
construction, and materials. The Owner/Builder of the"high side"property shall be
responsible for installation of side property line retaining walls. Retaining walls
shall not exceed four(4)feet in height, unless engineered by a licensed engineer in
the State of Texas,there shall be a minimum of five (5)feet between adjacent walls,
and walls shall be located so as not to alter established drainage patterns. Except
for those built by Declarant or its affiliates, any retaining walls which generally face
an alley or are either between Residences or along or adjacent to the side or rear
property lines of Lots shall be constructed of ACQ treated lumber or stone materials
unless the ACC has otherwise provided prior written approval. Except for those built
by Declarant or its affiliates, any retaining walls which generally face a Street or are
along or adjacent to the front property lines of Lots shall be constructed of stone
materials unless the ACC has otherwise provided prior written approval.
Pursuant to the CC&R's, the foregoing standards are intended as an aesthetic guide
only. Neither the Declarant nor the ACC ensures the soundness, structural integrity,
or effectiveness of retaining walls constructed in conformity with this section. Neither
the Declarant nor the ACC shall be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity
or soundness of any approved retaining wall.
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(7) Mailboxes. Mailboxes shall be of a design and constructed of
materials approved by the ACC and shall conform to the standards of the United
States Postal Service regulations and any Design Guidelines. The mailboxes shall
be installed pursuant to the designs set forth by the United States Postal Service.
(8) Tennis Court/Swimming Pool/Recreational Facilities. A tennis
court, swimming pool, spa and/or recreational facilities may be constructed within
any Lot provided the plans are approved by the ACC prior to commencement of
construction to ensure compliance with the requirements contained in any Design
Guidelines with respect to location and screening. The ACC will review requests for
swimming pools and pool equipment on a case-by-case basis. Consideration will be
given to, but not necessarily limited to, setback from and impact on neighboring
properties and the size of the pool enclosure. Any Spa shall be located in the side
or rear yard in such a manner that it is not immediately visible to adjacent property
Homeowners. Spas should be designed as an integral part of the deck or patio area
where they are located. Above ground pools are prohibited.
(9) Signage. The Master Developer shall have the right and privilege to
develop and implement uniform signage specifications and requirements applicable
throughout BROOKFIELD, including Builder "For Sale" signage and model home
signage. Except for Declarant's signs, existing homes for sale or for lease shall
property,
have no more than one temporary sign per Lot that advertiseswhich
stands no more than four (4) feet high, which has dimensions of no more than five
(5) square feet, and which is conservative in color and style. Temporary signs may
be displayed only while the Lot/ home is for sale and shall be removed when the
property is no longer for sale or lease. A Builder"Sold" sign will be allowed until the
closing of the home or Lot to a third party.
Political signage is allowed so long as it strictly complies with the conditions set forth
in any Design Guidelines as to number, location, when such signs are allowed prior
to the election, and the time period after the election upon which the signs shall be
removed. Spirit signs (announcing the involvement of teenagers in athletics or
school programs) shall only be allowed if provided for and in strict compliance with
any Design Guidelines. Such advertising and spirit signs shall be subject to
approval of the ACC.
Trade signs, which include but are not limited to landscaping, painting, remodeling,
etc., may only be displayed while work is in progress. The installation or relocation
of all other signs requires ACC approval. The ACC may dictate a specific uniform
size, style and color for such trade signs. All signs must be professionally produced
and manufactured. Each Owner hereby grants permission to the ACC (or its
duly authorized agents) to enter upon a Lot or any part of the Property and
remove any sign, billboard or advertising structure that does not comply with
the above requirements and, in doing so,shall not be subject to any liability to
any Person whatsoever for trespass, conversion, or any claim for damages in
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connection with such reoval. The ACC's cost to remove any sign Owner's assessment account, s payable shall
added to the Own upon demand and secured
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by the lien created in Article 6, Unauthorized signs placed by builders, trades,
homeowners, or other parties, in or on right of ways, thoroughfares, collectors, or
Common Areas, will be prohibited. If a violation does occur the Declarant or ACC
reserves the right to remove the sign.
Every Owner shall provide address numbers or sign incorporated into the design of
the residence and clearly visible from the street. Painting of address numbers on the
street curb is prohibited. One security sign may be permitted in the front yard
located either adjacent to the driveway or in close proximity to the front entrance of
the main dwelling. The ACC may impose size, shape and color restrictions on
security signs. No signs shall be erected on the roof of any structure.
The content, placement and appearance of all temporary signs are subject to ACC
approval.
(10) Exterior Lighting. ACC approval is required prior to changing or
adding exterior lighting. In reviewing lighting requests, the ACC will consider the
visibility, style, location and quantity of the light fixtures. Landscape lighting fixtures
shall be dark-colored so as to be less obtrusive and shall be as small in size as is
reasonably practical. Low-voltage lighting is preferable to conventional house-
voltage systems because of its safety advantages. All lighting shall be compatible
with the architecture of the residence. All in ground up landscape lighting in the
front yard (except porches) shall be mercury vapor and produce a "moonlit" effect.
Exterior lighting shall not produce glare or direct illumination across a property line
of an intensity that creates a nuisance or detracts from the use or enjoyment of
adjacent property.
Lighting for walkways generally should be directed toward the ground.
(11) Air-Conditioning and Other Mechanical Equipment. ACC approval
is required prior to the installation of air-conditioning equipment. Ground level air
conditioning units shall be installed at street level only. All mechanical equipment,
including air-conditioning equipment, shall be located in a side or rear yard only.
(12) Energy Conservation. The use of energy conservation techniques is
encouraged when appropriate. Solar technology shall be screened from view from
adjacent properties and the public right-of-way and must be approved by the ACC
prior to installation. Site planning and landscape design for energy conservation is
encouraged.
(13) Latticework. Attached latticework or garden trellis may be installed
without approval, provided it is an integral part of the landscaping and
complementary to the exterior materials of existing structures. Freestanding
latticework will be considered as a Gazebo as described in section 3.4k.
(14) Play Structures. Play structures shall be located in the rear yard and
set back a minimum of five (5) feet from property lines. Play structures shall be
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predominately muted earth tone colors and shall not exceed eight(8)feet in height.
Playhouses larger than 30 sq. ft. or over six feet in height shall be considered an
accessory structure and require ACC approval.
(15) Recreational Equipment. Permanent freestanding, pole-mounted
basketball goals are not allowed in the front yard. Portable freestanding basketball
goals are conditionally allowed if placed for play within the side or rear yard and
properly stored out of public view when not in use. Placement and use of
freestanding goals within the street right-of-way is prohibited. Approval is not
required for the installation of recreational equipment in side and rear yards, so long
as the equipment is no taller than seven (7) feet.
Owners should exercise consideration toward neighbors. Any recreational
equipment shall be set back a reasonable distance from adjacent property lines so
as to avoid disturbing neighbors.
(16) Yard Ornaments. Yard ornaments, including but not limited to,
birdhouses, fountains, sculpture, statues, and banners require ACC approval.
(17) Hardscape Materials. All materials and construction should
communicate high quality and craftsmanship. Specification for hardscape materials
shall be subject to the approval of the ACC. The ACC may request samples of
hardscape materials.
The Owner shall secure ACC approval prior to paving with any paving material,
including without limitation concrete, asphalt, brick,flagstone, stepping stones, and
pre-cast patterned or exposed aggregate concrete pavers, and for any purpose,
including without limitation walks, driveways, or patios.
(18) Vegetable Gardens. ACC approval is not required if located in rear or
side yards so that both the garden and its accessory operating areas are screened
from view of adjacent homes, public areas and the. Vegetable gardens should not
have excessive weeds, and plants should be removed at the end of each growing
season. Tall plants, such as corn and sunflowers, shall be completely screened
from view from adjoining properties and public right of ways.
(19) Sight Triangle Maintenance. Homeowners shall keep Property
within traffic triangles free at all times of any object greater than 24" in height.
(20) Gazebos and Greenhouses. ACC approval is required prior to the
construction of any gazebo or greenhouse.Any gazebo or greenhouse should be an
integral part of the landscape plan.
Section 3.5 Construction Materials. All construction materials shall conform to
the following provisions:
(a) Building Materials. Except to the extent a higher percentage is required by
the appropriate governmental agency, the total exterior wall area (as used herein the term
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"total exterior wall area" shall exclude windows, doors, porches and gables) of each
building constructed or placed on a Lot shall be not less than sixty percent (60%) brick,
stone, portland cement, stucco, masonry or other material approved by the Declarant.
Areas above the height of the top of the standard height first (15t.) floor are not excluded
from the calculation of the total exterior wall area. All materials shall be subject to approval
by the ACC in accordance with the provisions in any Design Guidelines as to aesthetic
appearance and shall conform to any and all governmental agency ordinances. Identical
brick selections shall not be placed on homes adjacent to or across the street from one
another.
The following are prohibited except with the express written consent of the ACC:
Metal structures such as sheds
Metal as a building skin
Mirrored glass
Exposed cinder block
Vinyl siding
Pressed Masonite
(b) Minimum & Maximum Livable Floor Area. The total air-conditioned living
area of the main residential structure constructed on each Lot, as measured to the outside
of exterior walls but exclusive of open porches, garages, patios and detached accessory
buildings, shall be as follows: The Minimum livable square footage on all Lots shall be
1,200 square feet with no Maximum square footage.
Section 3.6 Height Restrictions. All Structures shall conform to the height
restrictions of the governmental agency.
Section 3.7 Roof Restrictions. All roofs shall have at least a 5:12 pitch on the
main structure and on garage structures unless otherwise approved by the ACC. All
roofing materials must be fireproof and conform to governmental agency requirements, and
are subject to ACC approval. Asphalt shingles shall be minimum of three-ply 20-year
shingle or equivalent. The color of shingles needs to be "weatherwood" or similar color.
Section 3.8 Construction Period and Process. Construction of any Residence
shall be pursued with all due diligence and, in any event, shall be completed within nine(9)
months after commencement. Construction of any other Structure shall be completed
within the time periods specified in the plan approval process. All areas under construction
shall be maintained in a clean, safe condition, and debris,trash, and rubble shall be stored
in appropriate containers and promptly removed from the Property.
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(a) Utilities and Utility Easements. Existing utilities and utility easements are
located throughout BROOKFIELD. Prior to commencing construction, owners are
responsible for locating and avoiding existing water, sewer, electrical and other utility lines
or building over utility easements. It is the responsibility of the Owner to repair or
replace existing utilities damaged during work on his or her Lot.
(b) Landscaping. All Lots shall be appropriately landscaped, including planting
of grass and other plants in conformity with any Design Guidelines and other improvements
on the Property. In addition to complying with governmental agency requirements,all Lots
with a Residence thereon shall include at least 2 trees with a three inch (3")caliper, at least
one of which shall be planted in the area of the Lot between the front property line and the
front building line, and shrubs totaling a minimum of 25 gallons. Homeowners are required
to extend landscaping to the street curb or sidewalk where it is adjacent to the street. All
landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Declaration.
Landscaping should consist of a combination of sodded turf areas and bed areas
containing shrubs and ground cover. Side, front and back yard areas shall be 100%
irrigated and 100% sodded where there are no landscaping beds. Large expanses of
mulch or bed areas without substantial shrub or groundcover plantings are unacceptable.
Stone or gravel mulch with harsh, unnatural or high contrast colors are prohibited.
(c) Landscape Maintenance. The following practices are suggested to help
minimize maintenance problems:
➢ Plants should be chosen with regard to the region's climate and their
ultimate size, shape and growth rates.
➢ Plants and irrigation heads shall be located out of the path of
pedestrian/bicycle traffic.
➢ Irrigation systems should be maintained. Such maintenance should
include draining and servicing sprinkler systems and conducting
operational checks on a weekly basis to ensure proper performance
of the system.
➢ Fertilization, weed and pest controls, etc. should be provided only as
required for optimum plant growth.
(d) Lot Grading. Owners shall not grade their property in a manner that
interferes with the established drainage pattern over any property, except as approved in
writing by the ACC. Grading shall not extend onto adjacent properties without approval of
the Owners of those adjacent properties.
Berms, slopes and swales may be used to define spaces, screen undesirable views, and
reduce noise and high winds but should not exceed three (3)feet of horizontal distance to
one foot of vertical height(3:1 slope). This will permit greater ease of mowing and general
maintenance. Extensive cut/fill slopes are discouraged. Fill slopes shall not exceed 3:1. Cut
slopes may be 3:1 if the soil's natural angle of repose allows.
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Terracing which utilizes retaining walls may be used where the space cannot
accommodate the maximum slope, provided that retaining walls shall not exceed four (4)
feet in height, with a minimum of five (5) feet between adjacent walls. Retaining wall
locations are subject to ACC approval.
(e) Drainage. Existing and proposed drainage and grading shall be indicated on
the Site Plan. Owners shall not interfere with the established drainage pattern over
any property except as approved in writing by the ACC. Homeowners may make
drainage modifications to their Lots provided thatthey do not alterthe established drainage
pattern. Landscape plans shall conform to the established drainage pattern, shall cause
water to drain away from the foundation of the house, and shall prevent water from flowing
under or ponding near or against the house foundation. Water shall flow fully over
walkways, sidewalks or driveways into established retainage patterns. Obstruction of
surface flows resulting in a backup of water onto any Lot or Tract is strictly prohibited. If
deemed necessary, the ACC may require a report from a drainage engineer as part of
landscaping or improvement plan approval. As defined above, accepted erosion
control measures shall be used during construction to reduce adverse silting
impacts downstream.
(e) Right to Waive or Modify Specific Instruction Provisions. The ACC shall
have the right, in its discretion, to grant reasonable waivers of the construction provisions
set forth in this Declaration, and any such waiver shall not entitle any other person to a
similar waiver.
Section 3.9 Declarant RASo Article 3.
ant owns any Lot, Declarant may
exercise any of the rights of the CC
under this
ARTICLE 4
MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS
Section 4.1 Owner's Obligation to Maintain. Each Owner shall maintain its Lot
and the Residence and other Structures thereon in a clean, first class condition. Each
Owner shall regularly mow grass and maintain the landscaping on its Lot in good condition
at all times. Each Owner shall maintain andreplacementsas necessary to maintain
hexterior
Residences
good condition and shall make suchrepairs
good order and the aesthetic harmony of the Property.
Section 4.2 Damaged Improvements. If any Residence or Structure is damaged
in any way, the Owner shall immediately repair such damage or, in the case of substantial
damage when the owner e dame a�d elsh aveto rebuild,the surfaceraze of thehe amaged Lotl n good order. or
Residence and remove th
Section 4.3 DeclarantlAssociation Right to Perform. If any Owner fails to
maintain the condition of its Lot, the landscaping thereon, including the prompt removal of
deceased trees and shrubs, or the Residence or other Structures thereon as contemplated
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by this Article 4 and fails to take action to correct such defect within ten (10) days after the
Declarant or the Association has furnished written notice thereof to such Owner, then the
Owner of such Lot hereby grants permission to the Declarant or Association (or its duly
authorized agents)to enter upon such Lot and perform those duties which the Owner failed
to perform without liability whatsoever to such Owner or any Person for trespass,
conversion, or any claim for damages. The cost of performing such duties shall be
added to the Owner's assessment account and shall bear interest at the rate of
eighteen percent(18%) per annum(but not in excess of the lawful maximum rate),be
payable upon demand, and shall be secured by the lien provided for in Article 6.
Section 4.4 Easement Maintenance. Each Owner grants to the Association,the
Board, and the Declarant the right to access, repair, and maintain all facilities and
improvements within any wall, entry, fence, landscape, or other similar easement as
recorded on any Plat. By acquisition of a Lot, each Owner hereby grants, creates and
conveys unto the Association, the other adjacent Owners and the Declarant a perpetual
Drainage Easement(herein so called)over,through, under and across the Owner's Lot for
the purpose of permitting runoff and/or storm water to drain from other adjacent Lots over,
through, under and across the Owner's Lot(s). Without limiting the foregoing, in order to
h under and
facilitate drainage from the Property subject to the Declaration over, through,
across the Owner's Lot, each Owner hereby agrees that the Declarant or the Association,
as the case may be, shall have the right to enter onto the Owner's Lot at any time to (i)
prevent possible interference with the Drainage Easement and to remove possible hazards
from the Drainage Easement area, (ii) prevent the construction or placement of any
building, structure or other obstruction within the Drainage Easement area which may
endanger or interfere with the efficient and convenient use of the Drainage Easement, (iii)
grade, improve, construct, reconstruct, repair and perpetually maintain swales within the
Drainage Easement area, and (iv) regrade portions of the Drainage Easementarea
necessary or appropriate to permit drainage as generally described herein or as approved
or required by appropriate governmental authorities. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing
rights of the Association or the Developer, each Owner hereby agrees to maintain the
Drainage Easement area at such Owner's sole cost and expense.ner within the structures
nage
or
other obstructions are constructed, created or placed by any
Easement area without the prior written consent of the Board or the Declarant, the
Declarant or the Association shall have the right to remove such structure or obstruction at
the sole cost of such Owner. The cost to remove the structure or the obstruction shall
be charged to the Owner's assessment account, shall be payable on demand, and
shall be secured by the lien provided for in Article 6.
ARTICLE 5
OWNER'S ASSOCIATION
Section 5.1 EstablishmentThe Association has heretofore been or will hereafter
be created as a Texas non-profit corporation. Each Owner of a Lot shall be a member in
the Association and such membership
ansfer of a Lot, the new Owner shall automatically become
l not be separated from
ownership of a Lot. Upon the
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a member of the Association. The term of existence of the Association and other matters
pertaining to its operation are set forth in its Articles of Incorporation (attached hereto as
Exhibit B and the By-Laws (attached hereto as Exhibit C . The Association is
established to enforce this Declaration and the Covenants, to promote the interests of the
Owners as residents of the Property, and to enhance the value of the Lots as a part of a
harmonious, high quality, residential subdivision.
Section 5.2 Voting Power. The Association shall have two classes of voting
membership as follows:
(a) Class A. The Class A Members shall be all Owners other than Declarant and
shall be entitled to one vote for each Lot owned. If more than one person owns an interest
in a Lot, they shall combine their vote in such way as they see fit, but there shall be no
fractional votes, and no more than one vote with respect to any Lot.
(b) Class B. The Class B Member shall be the Declarant who shall be entitled to
fifteen (15) votes for each Lot owned by Declarant. Subject to the conditions set forth in
the remainder of this paragraph, the Class B membership shall be converted to Class A
membership upon the earlier of(i) the total votes outstanding in the Class A membership
equaling the total votes outstanding in the Class B membership, (ii)January 1, 2017 or(iii)
the recording in the Records of Denton County, Texas of a notice signed by Declarant
terminating the Class B membership. In determining the number of Lots owned by
Declarant for the purpose of Class B membership status hereunder, the total number of
Lots covered by this Declaration, including all Lots annexed thereto in accordance with
Section 8.1 herein, shall be considered. In the event the Class B membership has
previously lapsed as provided in (i) above, but annexation of additional property restores
the ratio of Lots owned by Declarant to the number required for Class B membership
status, such Class B membership shall be reinstated until it expires pursuant to the terms
hereof.
(c) Board of Directors Election. The Board shall be elected as provided in the
articles and bylaws of the Association. The Board shall act by majority vote as provided in
the bylaws.
(d) Specific Powers of Board. Without limiting the authority granted to a board
of directors under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act,the Board shall have the following
specific powers on behalf of the Association:
(1) to enforce the provisions of this Declaration;
(2) to enter into contracts;
(3) to retain third parties, as necessary, to assist the Board in carrying on
the Association's activities, including engineers, accountants, lawyers, architects,
land planners, professional management, and other consultants;
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(4) to take such action as necessary to maintain the Common Area in
good order and condition;
(5) to acquire property, services and materials to carry out its duties;
(6) to purchase insurance covering potential liability for use of the
Common Area and for other risks;
(7) to borrow money for Association purposes;
(8) to initiate and defend litigation, arbitration and other similar
proceedings;
(9) to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for access to and use
of Common Areas and governance of the Association, as well as a policy
establishing a schedule and procedures by which the Board may assess fines
against Owners or invoke self-help remedies for violations of the Covenants,the By-
Laws, rules and regulations or any Design Guidelines;
(10) to establish and collect reasonable fees for the use of any recreational
facilities on the Common Area;
(11) to establish and collect a reasonable fee for copying and furnishing
copies of the Association's governing documents and furnishing a Resale Certificate
as required by law. This function and the authority to collect and receive such fees
may be delegated or assigned by the Board to the Association's Managing Agent;
and
(12) to enforce any provision of the Declaration, the By-laws, the Design
Guidelines, or the rules and regulations of the Association through self-help
procedures, after prior written notice to the Owner of the Lot at issue, or by suit at
law or in equity to enjoin any violation or to recover monetary damages or both or an
action to foreclose the lien against any Lot without the necessity or compliance with
the procedure set forth above. In any such action, to the maximum extent
permissible, the Owner or occupant responsible forthe violation of which abatement
is sought shall pay all costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
actually incurred.
Section 5.3 Officers. The Association will have such officers as are set forth in
the bylaws.
Section 5.4 Dissolution. So long as Declarant owns record title to any Lot, the
Association shall not be dissolved. Once Declarant is divested of all ownership interest in
the Property, the Association may be dissolved upon the written consent of Owners owning
at least ninety percent (90%) of the Lots. Upon such dissolution, the assets of the
Association shall be donated to a nonprofit organization with purposes similar to the
Association and selected by a majority of the Board.
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ARTICLE 6
ASSESSMENTS
Section 6.1 Powers to Establish Assessments The Association is empowered
to establish and collect Assessments as provided in this Article 6 for the purpose of
obtaining funds to maintain the Common Area, perform its other duties, and otherwise
preserve and further the operation of the Property as a first quality residential subdivision.
The purposes for which Assessments may be used include,without limitation, maintaining,
operating, managing, repairing, replacing or improving the Common Area or any
improvements thereon; mowing grass and maintaining grades and signs; paying legal fees
and expenses incurred in enforcing this Declaration; paying expenses incurred in collecting
and administering assessments; paying insurance premiums for liability and fidelity
coverage for the ACC, the Board and the Association; satisfying any indemnity obligation
under the articles or bylaws; and for any other purpose that furthers or serves the interests
of the Association. The Board may reject partial payments and demand payment in full of
all amounts due and owing the Association. The Board is specifically authorized to
establish a policy governing how payments are to be applied.
Section 6.2 Commencement of Assessments.
(a) Owner other than Declarant. Unless otherwise provided by separate
agreement by and between Declarant and any Person, the Assessments shall
commence as to each Lot upon its conveyance by Declarant to any Person that is
not an affiliate of Declarant.
(b) Declarant. Declarant shall not be liable for Assessments for any Lots that it
owns. Declarant may, but shall have no obligation to, subsidize the Association from time
to time. In the event Declarant decides to subsidize the Association and any shortfall in the
operating budget of the Association is due in part to the failure of the Association to collect
delinquent Assessments, then the Association shall immediately and vigorously pursue
collection of such delinquent Assessments through foreclosure, if necessary, and shall
reimburse the Declarant the amounts, if any, so collected.
Section 6.3 Regular Annual Maintenance Assessments
(a) Annual Budget. For each calendar year or apart thereof during the term of
this Declaration, the Board shall establish an estimated budget of the expenses to be
incurred by the Association for the forthcoming year in performing its duties. Based upon
such budget, the Association shall then assess each Lot an annual fee(the"Maintenance
Assessment")which shall be paid by each Owner in advance as follows: quarterly on the
first day of each January, April, July and October, unless the Board determines a
different schedule. The Association shall notify each Owner of the Maintenance
Assessment for the ensuing year by December 15 of the preceding year, but failure to give
such notice shall not relieve any Owner from its obligation to pay Maintenance
Assessments. Any Maintenance Assessment not paid within thirty (30) days of the date
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due shall be delinquent and shall thereafter bear interest as provided in Section 6.5(f). As
to any partial year, Maintenance Assessments on any Lot shall be appropriately prorated.
(b) Limits on Maintenance Assessments. The initial Maintenance
Assessment for each Lot shall not exceed 30 Dollars ($30.00) per month. Thereafter
the Board may increase the Maintenance Assessment annually to meet the anticipated
needs of the appropriate budget, but the Maintenance Assessment may not be increased
in any year by an amount in excess of twenty percent (20%) above the previous year's
Maintenance Assessment, unless such increase is approved by a majority vote of those
members of the Association present at a meeting, in person or by proxy, where a quorum
exists.
(c) Uniform Assessments. Maintenance Assessments for all Lots shall be
uniform.
Section 6.4 Special Assessments. The Association may impose special
assessments ("Special Assessments") to make capital improvements to the Common
Area, to satisfy its indemnity obligations under the articles or bylaws, or for other similar
purposes. Any Special Assessment proposed by the Association must be approved by a
majority vote of those members of the Association present at a meeting, in person or by
proxy, at which a quorum exists. At least fifteen (15) days prior to any meeting of the
Association called to consider any Special Assessment, the Board shall notify each Owner
thereof by written notice specifying the total amount of the Special Assessment required,
the amount thereof imposed on each Lot (which shall be uniform), the purpose for such
Special Assessment, and the time and method of payment thereof. The time for paying
any Special Assessment (which may be in installments) shall be as specified in the
approved proposal.
Section 6.5 Liability for and Enforcement of Assessments
(a) Personal Liability. Each Owner shall be personally liable for all
Assessments imposed during the time it owns a Lot.
(b) Reservation. Subordination, and Enforcement of Assessment Lien
Declarant hereby reserves for the benefit of itself and the Association, a lien (the
"Assessment Lien") against each Lot to secure payment of(1)the Assessments imposed
hereunder; (2)the payment of fines imposed under Section 3.3 (e) and Section 9.2 hereof
or Section 3.18 of the By-Laws; (3)the cost to remove unauthorized signage under Section
3.4 (9) hereof; (4) the cost to perform a defaulting Owner's obligations under Section 4.3
hereof; (5) the cost to remove any structure or obstruction from the Drainage Easement
area under Section 4.4 hereof; and (6) attorneys' fees incurred by the Association in
collecting Assessments or other charges added to an Owner's account and to enforce the
Declaration. Each Owner, by accepting conveyance of a Lot, shall be deemed to have
agreed to pay the Assessments, along with fines, costs for remedial measures and
attorneys' fees as herein provided for and to the reservation of the Assessment Lien. The
Assessment Lien shall be subordinate to the liens of any valid first lien mortgage or deed of
trust encumbering a particular Lot. Sale or transfer of any Lot shall not affect the
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Assessment Lien. However, the sale or transfer of any Lot pursuant to a first mortgage or
deed of trust foreclosure (whether by exercise of power of sale or otherwise) or any
proceeding in lieu thereof, shall only extinguish the Assessment Lien as to payments,
which became due prior to such sale or transfer. No sale or transfer shall relieve such Lot
from Liability and the Assessment Lien for any Assessments thereafter becoming due.
The Assessment Lien may be non judicially foreclosed by power of sale in accordance with
the provisions of Section 51.002 of the Texas Property Code (or any successor provision)
or may be enforced judicially. Each Owner, by accepting conveyance of a Lot, expressly
grants the Association a power of sale in connection with the foreclosure of the
Assessment Lien. The Board is empowered to appoint a trustee,who may be a member of
the Board, to exercise the powers of the Association to non-judicially foreclose the
Assessments Lien in the manner provided for in Section 51.002 of the Texas Property
Code (or any successor statute). The Association, through duly authorized agents, shall
have the power to bid on the Lot at foreclosure sale and to acquire and hold, lease,
mortgage and convey the same.
(c) Notices of Delinquency or Payment. The Association, the Association's
attorney or Declarant may file notice of any delinquency in payment of any Assessment in
the Records of Denton County, Texas. Upon the timely curing of any default for which a
notice was recorded by the Association, the Association through its attorney is hereby
authorized to file of record a release of such notice upon payment by the defaulting Owner
of a fee, to be determined by the Association but not to exceed the actual cost of preparing
and filing a release. Upon request of any Owner, any title company on behalf of such
Owner or any Owner's mortgagee, the Board, through its agents, may also issue
certificates evidencing the status of payments of Assessments as to any particular Lot(i.e.,
whether they are current or delinquent and if delinquent, the amount thereof). The
Association or its Managing Agent may impose a reasonable fee for furnishing such
certificates or statements.
(d) Suit to Recover. The Association may file suit to recover any unpaid
Assessment and, in addition to collecting such Assessment and interest thereon, may also
recover all expenses reasonably expended in enforcing such obligation, including
reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs.
(e) Late Charges and Collection Fees. If any Assessment or any part thereof
remains unpaid after thirty (30) calendar days from and after the due date established by
the Board, a late charge shall be assessed against the non-paying Owner for each month
or any part thereof, that any portion of any Assessment remains unpaid. Should any
Assessment be payable in installments, the Association is authorized to accelerate the
entire Assessment and demand immediate payment thereof. The late charge shall be in
the amount of Twenty-five and No/100 Dollars ($25.00) per month. The Association's
Managing Agent shall be entitled to charge an Owner a monthly collection fee to
compensate Managing Agent for its administrative costs and efforts to collect and process
the late payment of Assessments. A service charge in the amount of Twenty And No/100
Dollars ($20.00) shall be charged for each check that is returned because of insufficient
funds or any other reason. The amount of late charges and service charges may be
adjusted, from time to time, by the Board consistent with any changes in the administrative
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costs to collect unpaid Assessments or the Association's bank charges. All late charges,
collection fees, service charges and attorneys' fees assessed or incurred due to late
payment of Assessments shall be charged to an Owner's Assessment account which shall
be part of the delinquent Assessment and shall be payable and secured in the same
manner as herein provided with regard to Assessments.
(f) Interest on Past Due Amounts. All Assessments past due more than thirty
(30) days, unpaid fines and other amounts owed to the Association by any Owner which
are not paid when due shall bear interest from the date due until paid at the rate of
eighteen percent (18%) per annum, but not in excess of the maximum rate allowed by
applicable law.
(g) Suspension of Right to Use Common Area. In addition to the other powers
herein granted, the Board may suspend the right of Owner to use any of the Common Area
during the time that such Owner is delinquent in paying any Assessment.
(h) Suspension of Voting Rights. No Owner who is delinquent in paying its
Assessments shall have the right to vote as a member of the Association while such
delinquency continues; an Owner may cure a delinquency at a meeting to regain the right
to vote by paying all outstanding amounts (including interest, fines, and penalties) by
cashier's or certified check or other good funds acceptable to the Board.
(i) Working Capital Contributions. Upon acquisition of record title to a Lot
by the first Owner other than Declarant or a Builder, a contribution shall be made by
or on behalf of such first Owner to the working capital of the Association in an
amount equal to 150 Dollars ($150.00). This amount is not refundable, shall be in
addition to, not in lieu of, the Maintenance Assessment levied on the Lot and shall not be
considered an advance payment of any portion thereof. This amount shall be deposited
into escrow and disbursed there from to the Association or to the Declarant if the
Association is not yet established and shall be used for covering operating and other
expenses incurred by the Association pursuant to the terms of this Declaration and the
bylaws of the Association.
G) Transfer Fees and Fees for Issuance of Resale Certificates. The Board
may, at its sole discretion, enter into contracts with third parties to oversee the daily
operation and management of the Association. These third parties may have fees, which
will be charged to an Owner for the transfer of a significant estate or fee simple title
to a Lot and the issuance of a Resale Certificate. The Association or its agent shall
not be required to issue a Resale Certificate until payment for the cost thereof has
been received by the Association or its agent. Transfer fees and fees for the issuance
of a Resale Certificate are not refundable and may not be regarded as a prepayment of or
credit against regular or special assessments, and are in addition to the Working Capital
Contribution in Section 6.5(i) above. This Section does not obligate the Board or any third
party to levy such fees.
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ARTICLE 7
COMMON AREA
Section 7.1 Right to Use Common Area. Each Owner, the members of that
Owner's immediate family, and the Owner's guests (provided guests are accompanied by
an Owner)shall have the right to use the Common Area for its intended purposes as herein
provided. The Declarant and the Association shall have the right to enter on and use the
Common Areas at all times to exercise their rights or (in the case of the Association)
perform its duties hereunder.
Section 7.2 Specific Facilities. Specific facilities, if any, to be located in the
Common Area shall be determined by Declarant. The Declarant and the Board may
promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for use of these facilities.
Section 7.3 Maintenance of Common Area. The Association shall be solely
responsible for all maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement of the Common
Areas, utilizing the Assessments for such purposes as herein provided. Declarant shall
have no responsibility for maintenance, repair, replacement, or improvement of the
Common Area after initial construction.
Section 7.4 Risk of Loss - Use of Common Area. Each Owner shall be
individually responsible and assume all risk of loss associated with its use of the Common
Area and use by its family members and guests. Neither the Association nor Declarant
shall have any liability to any Owner or their family members or guests, or to any other
Person, arising out of or in connection with the use, in any manner whatsoever, of the
Common Areas or any improvements comprising a part thereof from time to time.
Section 7.5 Conveyance of Common Area to Association. Declarant shall
convey the Common Area to the Association, free and clear of any liens, claims or
encumbrances, not later than sixty (60) days after Declarant no longer owns a Lot in the
Property.
ARTICLE 8
SPECIFIC DECLARANT RIGHTS
Section 8.1 Rights to Annex. Declarant may annex additional property to become
a portion of the Property and thereafter be subject to the terms, provisions and conditions
of these Covenants, provided that so long as the Class B membership provided for in
Section 5.2(b) exists, any such annexation by Declarant may require the prior approval of
HUD or VA. Declarant may exercise such right by recording a supplement to this
Declaration in the Records of Denton County, Texas subjecting such additional property to
the terms and conditions hereof. No further action or approval shall be required or
necessary for the Declarant to annex additional properties into the Property for the purpose
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of subjecting it to the Covenants. Any document subjecting additional property to the
Declaration may also impose additional restrictions not found in this Declaration upon such
additional property. Upon the annexation and platting of any additional property as herein
provided, each lot described therein shall become a "Lot" for all purposes hereunder.
Section 8.2 No Duty to Annex. Nothing herein contained shall establish any duty
or obligation on the part of Declarant or any member to annex any property to this
Declaration and no owner of the property excluded from this Declaration shall have any
right to have such property annexed thereto.
Section 8.3 Effect of Annexation on Class B Membership. In determining the
number of Lots owned by Declarant for the purpose of Class B membership status
according to Section 5.2 hereof, the total number of Lots covered by this Declaration,
including all Lots annexed thereto, shall be considered. If Class B membership has
previously lapsed but annexation of additional property restores the ratio of Lots owned by
Declarant to the number required by Class B membership, such Class B membership shall
be reinstated until it expires pursuant to the terms of Section 5.2.
Section 8.4 Specific Declarant Rights to Amend Declaration. Declarant,
without joinder of the Board, the Association, or the other Owners may amend this
Declaration to correct any errors or to cause the Declaration to be in compliance with any
governmental requirement (including any requirements imposed by the Federal Housing
Administration,the Veterans Administration,the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs,
the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage
Association).
Section 8.5 Easement/Access Right. Declarant reserves a general easement
over all Streets, roads, rights of way, alleys and utility, maintenance, landscaping, wall and
other easements in the Property and over the balance of the Common Area for access for
the purpose of finishing development of the Property as a subdivision and as otherwise
reasonably necessary to effect Declarant's rights hereunder. Such easements and rights
shall expire at such time that Declarant no longer owns a Lot.
Section 8.6 Assignment of Declarant Rights. Declarant may assign its rights to
a successor Declarant hereunder by execution of a written document, recorded in Records
of Denton County, Texas specifically stating that Declarant has assigned its rights as such
to a designated assignee and declaring such assignee to be the new "Declarant"
hereunder.
Section 8.7 Declarant's Right to Install Improvements in Setback and Other
Areas. Declarant, in connection with development of the Property and construction of
homes thereon, reserves the right but shall have no obligation to install or construct walls,
fences, irrigation systems and other improvements in the setback areas(being the area on,
along and/or between the boundary line of a Lot and the building or setback lines
applicable to such Lot). If Declarant exercises such right in a setback area, then such wall,
fence, irrigation system, or other improvement shall be the property of the Owner(s) of the
Lot(s) upon which or adjacent to these are located, and such Owner(s) shall maintain and
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repair any such improvement unless Declarant or the Association, by and through the
Board, shall advise the Owner(s) in writing of its intent to assume such maintenance and
repair obligations. If Declarant exercises such right in the above-described non-setback
areas, then such wall, fence, irrigation system, or other improvement shall be the property
of the Association. So long as it owns any Lot, Declarant shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to maintain and repair any such non-setback area improvements; otherwise,the
Association shall assume the maintenance and repair or it may abandon such
improvements at its discretion. If any governmental agency requires the maintenance,
repair, or removal of any such non-setback area improvements, the Association shall
assume such responsibility at its expense. If the Association so abandons such non-
setback area improvements or is properly dissolved, then the Owner(s) of the Lot(s) on or
adjacent to which such improvements are located shall assume maintenance and repair at
its expense.
Section 8.8 Replattina or Modification of Plat. From time to time, Declarant
reserves the right to replat the Property or to amend or modify the Plat in order to assure a
harmonious and orderly development of the Property as herein provided. Declarant may
exercise such rights so long as it owns any Lot and no joinder of any other Owner shall be
required to give effect to such rights, each Owner consenting to Declarant's execution of
any replat on such Owners behalf. However, any such replatting or amendment of the Plat
shall be with the purpose of efficiently and economically developing the Property for the
purposes herein provided or for compliance with any applicable governmental regulation.
Declarant's rights under this Section 8.8 shall expire at such time Declarant no longer owns
a Lot.
Section 8.9 Limitation of Declarant Liability. The Declarant shall not be
responsible or liable for any deficit in the Association's funds. Declarant may, but is under
no obligation to, subsidize any liabilities incurred bythe Association and the Declarant may,
but is not obligated to, lend funds to the Association to enable it to defray its expenses,
provided the terms of such loans are on reasonable market conditions at the time.
Section 8.10Termination of Declarant's Responsibilities. In consideration of
Declarant's deficit funding of the Association, if any, upon the occurrence of any of the
following events: (i) conversion of Declarant's Class B membership status to Class A
membership status; (ii) completion of any facilities in the Common Area by Declarant; or
(iii) assignment of Declarant's rights hereunder pursuant to Section 8.6, then and in such
event Declarant shall be fully released, relieved and forever discharged from any further
duty or obligation to the Association or any of its members as Declarant by reason of the
terms and conditions of this Declaration including any amendments thereof or supplements
thereto, save and except the duties and obligations, if any, of Declarant as a Class A
member by reason of Declarant's continued ownership of one or more Lots, but not
otherwise. Further, and without regard to whether or not Declarant has been released
from obligations and duties to the Association, so long as Declarant holds record title to at
least one (1) Lot and holds same for sale in the ordinary course of business, neither the
Association nor its Board, nor any member of the Association shall take any action that will
impair or adversely affect the rights of the Declarant or cause the Declarant to suffer any
financial, legal or other detriment, including but not limited to, any direct or indirect
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interference with the sale of Lots. In the event there is a breach of this Section, it is
acknowledged that any monetary award, which may be available, would be an insufficient
remedy and in addition to all other remedies, the Declarant shall be entitled to injunctive
relief restraining the Association, its Board or any member of the Association from further
breach of this Section.
ARTICLE 9
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 9.1 Terms and Renewal. These Covenants shall commence on the date
hereof and shall continue in effect for a period of thirty (30) years. Thereafter these
Covenants shall automatically renew for subsequent periods of ten (10)years each unless
Owners owning at least ninety percent (90%) of the Lots elect to terminate these
Covenants by written instrument recorded in the Records of Denton County, Texas.
Section 9.2 Enforcement. The terms, provisions and conditions of this
Declaration and any Design Guidelines shall be enforceable by Declarant, the ACC, the
Association, and each Owner. The Board shall have the power and authority to
impose reasonable fines(which shall not exceed$500.00 for each separate violation)
for violation of this Declaration, any Design Guidelines or any rule or regulation of
the Association,which shall constitute a lien upon the Lot of the violating Owner as
provided in the Declaration, and to suspend the Owner's right to vote or any
Person's right to use of the Common Area. Each day the violation continues to exist
shall constitute a separate violation. If any occupant, guest, or invitee of a Lot violates
the Declaration, any Design Guidelines or a rule or regulation of the Association and a fine
is imposed, the fine shall first be assessed against such occupant, guest, or invitee;
provided, however, if such occupant, guest, or invitee does not pay the fine within thirty
(30) days after written demand for payment from the Association, the Owner shall pay the
fine upon notice from the Association. The failure of the Board to enforce any provision of
the Declaration, any Design Guidelines or any rule or regulation of the Association shall not
operate as a waiver of the right of the Board to do so thereafter.
Section 9.3 General Easement for Encroachments,Access, Maintenance and
Utilities. Each Owner grants to the Association, the Board, the Declarant and the other
Owners a general easement for the maintenance of any minor encroachments of Common
Area facilities over adjoining Lots and for access to and from each Owner's Lot through
driveways, rights of way and easements as reflected on the Plat for the purpose of giving
effect to the provisions of these Covenants.
Section 9.4 Amendment of Declaration. These Covenants may be amended by
Declarant as provided in Section 8.4. In addition, the Declaration may be amended at any
time and in any respect with the approval of Owners owning at least ninety percent(90%)
of the Lots; provided, however, that no such amendment shall be effective unless joined in
by Declarant until such time as Declarant no longer owns a Lot. In addition, so long as the
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Class B membership provided for in Section 5.2(b) exists, any amendment of these
Covenants may, at Declarant's discretion, require the prior approval of HUD or VA.
Section 9.5 Authorized Government Authority Provisions. All construction
within the Property shall also comply with all applicable governmental agency ordinances
and regulations. If any ordinance or regulation imposed by the governmental agency
imposes more demanding, extensive or restrictive requirements than those set forth in this
Declaration, such requirements shall govern. No ordinance or regulations adopted by the
Agency shall lessen the requirements set forth in these Covenants.
Section 9.6 HUDIVA Approval. Should any approval from HUD or VA be required
under the terms of this Declaration, Declarant shall forward such request for approval to
HUD and/or VA. If neither HUD nor VA notifies Declarant of any objection to the request
for approval within twenty(20) days of the date such request for approval was forwarded
to HUD or VA, then such approval shall be deemed to have been granted.
Section 9.7 Notices. Any notice required to be given to any Owner under the
terms of this Declaration shall be deemed to have been properly delivered when deposited
with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, properly addressed to the
addressee. Each Lot Owner's address for purpose of notice hereunder shall be deemed to
be the Residence or other Structure located on its Lot.
Section 9.8 Indemnifications. Neither the Declarant, including any of its officers,
directors, employees or agents, nor any officer, director or agent of the Association, nor
any member of the ACC shall be liable to any Person, Owner or any person claiming by or
through any Owner or otherwise for any act or omission in the performance of the duties of
such Declarant or officer, director or agent of the Association, or member of the ACC
except only if such act or omission should be judicially declared to constitute fraud or
intentional willful misconduct. The Association shall and does hereby agree to indemnify
the Declarant, including any of its officers, directors, agents or employees, the officers,
directors and agents of the Association, and the members of the ACC against all claims,
demands, actions and proceedings and all expenses in connection therewith arising from
the good faith exercise of their duties pursuant to this Declaration.
Section 9.9 Severability. If any of the terms hereof shall be invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of these
Covenants, which shall be in full force and effect.
Section 9.10 Acceptance by Owners of Rights and Obligations. By the
recording of a deed or other conveyance transferring all or part of an interest in a Lot
subject to this Declaration, the person or entity to whom such Lot or interest is conveyed
shall be deemed to accept and agree to be bound by and subject to all the provisions of
the Declaration, any Design Guidelines, the articles and bylaws of the Association,
including any rules or regulations adopted or promulgated by the Association, whether or
not mention thereof is made in said deed.
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summaries of certain disclosures made in various forms to all purchasers of a Residence
from Declarant, who, having made such disclosures to such purchasers of a Residence
and having attached such summaries to this Declaration, shall be deemed to have fully
made such disclosures to any Person acquiring title to any Lot and is hereby fully released
and forever discharged by any Owner of a Lot from any further duty or obligation to make
such disclosures.
Section 9.12Arbitration of Disputes Involving Declarant.
(a) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES ARISING HEREUNDER BETWEEN AN OWNER
AND DECLARANT, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO BINDING ARBITRATION AND NOT TO A
COURT FOR DETERMINATION. ARBITRATION SHALL COMMENCE AFTER WRITTEN
NOTICE IS GIVEN FROM EITHER PARTY TO THE OTHER; SUCH ARBITRATION
SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED EXPEDITIOUSLY IN DENTON COUNTY AND SHALL BE
CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION
ASSOCIATION ("AAA"). THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY THREE (3)
ARBITRATORS, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE OWNER AND ONE
OF WHOM SHALL BE APPOINTED BY DECLARANT, THE THIRD ARBITRATOR SHALL
BE APPOINTED BY THE FIRST TWO ARBITRATORS. THE ARBITRATORS SHALL BE
SELECTED FROM A LIST OF ARBITRATORS SUBMITTED BY THE AAA. JUDGMENT
UPON THE AWARD RENDERED BY THE ARBITRATORS MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY
COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF. ARBITRATION SHALL NOT COMMENCE
UNTIL THE PARTY REQUESTING IT HAS DEPOSITED ONE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED AND N0/100 U. S. DOLLARS ($1,500.00) WITH THE ARBITRATORS AS A
RETAINER FOR THE ARBITRATORS' FEES AND COSTS. THE PARTY REQUESTING
ARBITRATION SHALL ADVANCE SUCH SUMS AS ARE REQUIRED FROM TIME TO
TIME BY THE ARBITRATORS TO PAY THE ARBITRATORS' FEES AND COSTS, UNTIL
THE PREVAILING PARTY IS DETERMINED OR THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED IN
WRITING TO AN ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION OF FEES AND COSTS. EACH PARTY
SHALL PAY HIS/HER OWN LEGAL FEES AND COSTS AND ANY OTHER FEES
INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING WHICH ARISES
OUT OF OR RELATES IN ANY WAY TO THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
THAT THE ARBITRATION PANEL SHALL AWARD THE ARBITRATORS' FEES AND
COSTS TO THE PREVAILING PARTY IN ITS ARBITRATION JUDGMENT.
(b) Other Dispute Resolutions. Notwithstanding Declarant's and Owner's intent
to submit any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Declaration to arbitration,
in the event that a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine or a relevant law shall
provide that a particular dispute is not subject to the arbitration provisions in this Section,
then the parties agree to the following provisions:
(c) Waiver of Trial by Jury. EACH OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS
DECLARATION IS A SOPHISTICATED LEGAL DOCUMENT. ACCORDINGLY, JUSTICE
WILL BEST BE SERVED IF ISSUES REGARDING THIS DECLARATION ARE HEARD BY
A JUDGE IN A COURT PROCEEDING, AND NOT A JURY. EACH OWNER AGREES
THAT ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION, OR CAUSE OR ACTION, WITH RESPECT TO
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CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEACOURSE OF
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VALIDATION, PROTECTION, ENFORCEMENT ACTION OMISSION
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Executed by Declarant as of the date set forth above.
BROOKFIELD ACQUISITIONS, L.P.,
a Texas limited partnership
By: MMM Ventures, LLC,
a Texas corporation, its General Partner
By:
President
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
' President of MMM Ventures, LLC, a Texas Corporation,
General Partner of Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, known to
me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed, as the act and deed of BROOKFIELD ACQUISITIONS, L.P., a Texas limited
partnership, and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this_day of , 20
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission Expires:
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
TRACT 1
5.486 ACRES
BEING a tract of land located in the WILLIAM C. HALLMARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.
518, Denton County, Texas and being part of a tract of land described as Tract 2 in Deed
to Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., recorded in Document Number 2007-45036, Deed
Records, Denton County, Texas and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"set in the North
right-of-way line of State Highway No. 114, a 100 foot right-of-way, at the Southwest corner
of said Tract 2, said point being North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance
of 1,026.70 feet from a concrete monument found at the Southeast corner of said Tract 2
THENCE North 00 degrees 19 minutes 46 seconds East, along the West line of said Tract
2, a distance of 686.80 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE South 57 degrees 04 minutes 50 seconds East, leaving said West line, a
distance of 417.13 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE North 70 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 56.90 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 97.38 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 79 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds West, a distance of 10.00 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 84.56 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner at the beginning of a
curve to the right having a central angle of 10 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds, a radius of
420.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 05 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds
East, 80.49 feet;
THENCE Southerly, along said curve to the right, an arc distance of 80.61 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 00 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 211.75 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
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THENCE South 45 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 14.14 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner in the North right-of-
way line of said State Highway No. 114
THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, along said North right-of-way
line, a distance of 426.33 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 5.486 acres of
land, more or less.
TRACT
5.825 ACRES
BEING a tract of land located in the WILLIAM C. HALLMARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.
518, Denton County, Texas and being part of a tract of land described as Tract 1 and 2 in
Deed to Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., recorded in Document Number 2007-45036, Deed
Records, Denton County, Texas and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a concrete monument found in the North right-of-way line of State Highway
No. 114, a 100 foot right-of-way, at the Southeast corner of said Tract 2, said point being
South 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 1,026.70 feet from a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAX set at the Southwest corner of said Tract
2;
THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, along said North right-of-way
line, a distance of 500.37 feet to a 60D set for corner;
THENCE North 44 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, leaving said North right-of-way
line, a distance of 14.14 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"
set for corner;
THENCE North 00 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds East, a distance of 211.75 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAX set for corner at the beginning of a
curve to the left having a central angle of 10 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds, a radius of
500.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 05 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds
West, 95.82 feet;
THENCE Northerly, along said curve to the left, an arc distance of 95,97 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAX set for corner;
THENCE North 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds West, a distance of 84.56 feet to a
point for corner;
THENCE South 79 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds West, a distance of 10.00 feet to a
point for corner;
THENCE North 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds West, a distance of 106.72 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner-,
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THENCE North 70 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 116.17 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE North 88 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds East, a distance of 89.87 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner;
THENCE South 65 degrees 01 minutes 18 seconds East, a distance of 400.62 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" set for corner in the East line of said
Tract 1;
THENCE South 00 degrees 08 minutes 43 seconds West, passing the Northeast corner of
said Tract 2 at a distance of 6.97 feet and continuing for a total distance of 380.14 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 5.825 acres of land, more or less.
TRACT
220.268 ACRES
BEING a tract of land located in the WILLIAM C. HALLMARK SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.
518, Denton County, Texas and being a part of those tracts of land described as Tract 1
and Tract 2 in Deed to Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P., recorded in Document Number 2007-
45036, Deed Records, Denton County, Texas and being more particularly described as
follows:
COMMENCING at a concrete monument found in the North right-of-way line of State
Highway No. 114, a 100 foot right-of-way, at the Southeast corner of said Tract 2;
THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds West, along said North right-of-way
line, a distance of 500.37 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped
"DAA" found at the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract of land herein described:
THENCE North 89 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds, continuing along said North right-of-
way line, a distance of 100.00 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped
"DAA" found for corner;
THENCE North 45 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds, East, leaving said North right-of-way
line, a distance of 14.14 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"
found for corner;
THENCE North 00 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds East, a distance of 211.75 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner at the beginning of a
curve to the left, having a central angle of 10 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds, a radius of
420.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 05 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds
West, 80.49 feet;
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THENCE Northerly, along said curve to the left, an arc distance of 80.61 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE North 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 84.56 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE North 79 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds East, a distance of 10.00 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE North 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds West, a distance of 97.38 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE South 70 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds West, a distance of 56.90 feet to a
point for corner;
THENCE North 57 degrees 04 minutes 50 seconds West, a distance of 417.13 feet to a
point for corner in the West line of said Tract 2 and the East line of WILLOW SPRINGS
SUBDIVISION, an Addition to Denton County,Texas according to the Platthereof recorded
in Cabinet D, Page 317, Plat Records, Denton County, Texas;
THENCE North 00 degrees 19 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance of 1,831.67 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "5439"found at the Northeast corner of
Lot 13, Block A of said Addition;
THENCE South 89 degrees 59 minutes 13 seconds West, along the North line of said Lot
13, a distance of 13.26 feet to a 1 inch iron rod found at the Southeast corner of a tract of
land described in Deed to Robert B. Logan, recorded in Volume 515, Page 92, Deed
Records, Denton County, Texas;
THENCE North 00 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds East, a distance of 1,563.70 feet to a
3/8 inch iron rod found at the Northwest corner of said Tract 1;
THENCE South 89 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East, a distance of 3,160.54 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D"found at the Northeast corner of
said Tract 1;
THENCE South 00 degrees 15 minutes 25 seconds East, a distance of 2,753.84 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D" found at the most Easterly
Southeast corner of said Tract 1;
THENCE North 89 degrees 36 minutes 34 seconds West, a distance of 2,150.81 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "EC&D"found at an inner ell corner of
said Tract 1;
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THENCE South 00 degrees 08 minutes 43 seconds West, a distance of 1,322.76 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE North 65 degrees 01 minutes 18 seconds West, a distance of 400.62 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE South 88 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds West, a distance of 89.87 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE South 70 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds West, a distance of 116.17 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE South 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 106.72 feet to a
point for corner;
THENCE North 79 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds East, a distance of 10.00 feet to a point
for corner;
THENCE South 10 degrees 30 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 84.56 feet to a 1/2
inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner at the beginning of a
curve to the right, having a central angle of 10 degrees 59 minutes 49 seconds, a radius of
500.00 feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 05 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds
West, 95.82 feet;
THENCE Southerly, along said curve to the right, an arc distance of 95.97 feet to a 1/2 inch
iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA"found for corner;
THENCE South 00 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 211.75 feet to a
1/2 inch iron rod with a yellow plastic cap stamped "DAA" found for corner;
THENCE South 44 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds East, a distance of 14.14 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 220.268 acres of land, more or less.
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EXHIBIT B
Articles of Incorporation
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EXHIBIT C
BYLAWS
OF
BROOKFIELD HOA
ARTICLE I
OFFICES
Principal Office
1.01. The principal office of the Corporation in the State of Texas shall be located
at. 1221 North 1-35 East, Suite 200, Carrollton, Texas 75006 The Corporation may have
such officers, either within or without the State of Texas, as the Board of Directors may
determine or as the affairs of the Corporation may require from time to time.
Registered Office and Registered Agent
1.02. The Corporation shall have and continuously maintain in the State of Texas a
registered office, and a registered agent whose office is identical with such registered
office, as required by the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act. The registered office may be,
but need not be, identical with the principal office of the Corporation in the State of Texas,
and the address of the registered office may be changed from time to time by the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE 2
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
General Powers
2.01. The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
Directors need not be residents of Texas.
Number Election Tenure and Qualification
2.02. The number of Directors shall be fixed by the Board of Directors. The
number of Directors shall be at least three(3). Each Director shall hold office until the next
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regular annual meeting and thereafter until his or her successor shall have been elected
and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.
Regular Meetings
2.03. A regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held without
notice other than as provided herein. The Board of Directors may provide by resolution the
time and place, either within or without the State of Texas, for the holding of additional
regular meetings of the Board without notice other than such resolution.
Special Meetings
2.04. Special meetings of the Board of Directors maybe called by or at the request
of the President. A special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be called by the
Secretary whenever requested in writing by a majority of the Directors.
Notice
2.05. Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given at least
three (3) days prior thereto by written notice delivered personally or sent by mail or
telegram to each Director at his or her address as shown by the records of the Corporation.
If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered two (2) days after deposited in the
United States mail so addressed with postage thereon prepaid. If notice be given by
telegram, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when the telegram is delivered to
the telegraph company. Any Director may waive notice of any meeting in writing. All such
written waivers shall be filed with the minutes of such meeting. The attendance of a
Director at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a
Director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any
business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to
be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the Board need be
specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting, unless specifically required by
law or by these bylaws.
Quorum
2.06. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the Board; but if less than a
majority of the Directors are present at said meeting, a majority of the Directors present
may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice.
Manner of Acting
2.07. The act of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum
is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors, unless the act of a greater number is
required by law or by these Bylaws.
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Vacancies
2.08. Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors and any directorship to be
filled by reason of an increase in the number of Directors, shall be filled by the Board of
Directors. A Director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his
or her predecessor in office, or until his or her successor qualifies, or until his or her earlier
death, resignation or removal.
Powers
2.09. No Director,officer or employee of this Corporation shall have the power to incur any
indebtedness on behalf of the Corporation in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) unless
he or she has obtained advance authorization to do so by the Board of Directors.
Informal Action by Directors
2.10. Any action required bylaw to betaken at a meeting of Directors, or any action
which may be taken at a meeting of Directors, may be taken without a meeting if a consent
in writing setting forth the action so taken shall be signed by all of the Directors.
ARTICLE 3
OFFICERS
Officers
3,01. The officers of the Corporation shall be a President, a Vice President, a
Secretary, a Treasurer, and such other officers as may be elected in accordance with the
provisions of this Article. The Board of Directors may elect or appoint such other officers,
including additional Vice Presidents, one or more Assistant Secretaries and one or more
Assistant Treasurers, as it shall deem desirable, such officers to have the authority and
perform the duties prescribed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors. Any two or
more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of President and
Secretary.
Election and Term of Office
3.02. The officers of the Corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of
Directors at the regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors. If the election of officers
shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as
possible. New offices may be created and filled at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and
shall have qualified.
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Removal
3.03. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed
by the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation
would be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights,
if any, of the officer so removed.
Vacancies
3.04. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, disqualification or
otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.
President
3.05. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Corporation and
shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Corporation. He
or she shall preside at all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The
President may sign, withoutjoinder of the Secretary or any other officer of the Corporation,
any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors
have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof
shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these bylaws or by statute to
some other officer or agent of the Corporation; and in general he or she shall perform all
duties incident to the office of President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the
Board of Directors from time to time.
Vice President
3.06. In the absence of the President or in the event of his or her inability or refusal
to act, the Vice President(or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice
Presidents in order of their election)shall perform the duties of the President, and when so
acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President.
Any Vice President may sign, without joinder of the Secretary or any other officer of the
Corporation, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the
Board of Directors have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and
execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these
bylaws or by statute to some other officer or agent of the Corporation. Any Vice President
shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the
President or Board of Directors.
Treasurer
3.07. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the
faithful discharge of his or her duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the
Board of Directors shall determine. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and
be responsible for all funds and securities of the Corporation; receive and give receipts for
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moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any source whatsoever, and deposit all
such moneys in the name of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other
depositaries as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 of these
bylaws; and in general perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such
other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the President or by the
Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall make a written report of the finances of the
Corporation at each regular meeting of the Directors, and at such other time as the
Directors shall require.
Secretary
3.08. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of
Directors in one or more books provided for that purpose; give all notices in accordance
with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law; be custodian of the corporate
records; and, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such
other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the President or by the
Board of Directors.
Assistant Treasurers and Assistant Secretaries
3.09. If required by the Board of Directors, the Assistant Treasurers shall give
bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties in such sums and with such sureties as the
Board of Directors shall determine. The Assistant Treasurers and Assistant Secretaries in
general shall perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the Treasurer or the
Secretary or by the President or the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 4
COMMITTEES
Committees of Directors
4.01. The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors in
office, may designate and appoint one or more committees, each of which shall consist of
two or more directors, which committees, to the extent provided in said resolution, shall
have and exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the
Corporation. However, no such committee shall have the authority of the Board of
Directors in reference to amending, altering, or repealing the bylaws; electing, appointing,
or removing any member of any such committee or any Director or officer of the
Corporation; amending the articles of incorporation; adopting a plan of merger or adopting
a plan of consolidation with another corporation; authorizing the sale, lease, exchange, or
mortgage of all or substantially all of the property and assets of the Corporation;
authorizing the voluntary dissolution of the Corporation or revoking proceedings therefor;
adopting a plan for the distribution of the assets of the Corporation; or amending, altering,
or repealing any resolution of the Board of Directors which by its terms provides that it shall
not be amended, altered, or repealed by such committee. The designation and
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appointment of any such committee and the delegation thereto of authority shall not
operate to relieve the Board of Directors, or any individual Director, of any responsibility
imposed on it or him or her by law. Committees shall at all times remain subject to the
control and supervision of the Board of Directors.
Other Committees
4.02. Other committees not having and exercising the authority of the Board of
Directors in the management of the Corporation may be designated by a resolution
adopted by a majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present.
Except as otherwise provided in such resolution, members of each such committee shall
be appointed by the President of the Corporation. Any members thereof may be removed
by the person or persons authorized to appoint such member whenever in their judgment
the best interests of the Corporation shall be served by such removal.
Term of Office
4.03. Each member of a committee shall continue as such until the next annual
meeting of the Directors of the Corporation and until his or her successor is appointed,
unless the Committee shall be sooner terminated, or unless such member be removed
from such committee, or unless such member shall cease to qualify as a member thereof.
4.04. One member of each committee shall be appointed chairman by the person
or persons authorized to appoint the members thereof.
Vacancies
4.05. Vacancies in the membership of any committee may be filled by
appointments made in the same manner as provided in the case of the original
appointments.
Quorum
4.06. Unless otherwise provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors designating a
committee, a majority of the whole committee shall constitute a quorum and the act of a
majority of the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act
of the committee.
Rules
4.07. Each committee may adopt rules for its own government not inconsistent with
these bylaws or with rules adopted by the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE 5
MEMBERS
5.01. The Corporation shall have members.The qualifications for members and the rights
and obligations of members, including voting rights and obligations to pay assessments of
the Corporation, are set forth in those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions as
amended, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference for all
purposes.
ARTICLE 6
CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS
Contracts
FUNDS
6.01. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents
of the Corporation, in addition to the officers so authorized by these bylaws, to enter into
any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the
Corporation. such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
Checks and Drafts
6.02. All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes, or other
evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by such
officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation and in such manner as shall from
time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. In the absence of such
determination by the Board of Directors, such instruments, all be signed by the Treasurer
or an Assistant Treasurer and countersigned by the President or a Vice President of the
Corporation.
Deposits
6.03. All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit
of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositaries as the Board of
Directors may select.
Gifts
6.04. The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the Corporation any
contribution, gift, bequest, or devise for the general purposes or for any special purpose of
the Corporation.
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ARTICLE 7
INDEMNIFICATION
Persons
7.01. The Corporation shall indemnify to the extent provided in Sections 7.02,7.03
or 7.04 of this Article:
(1) Any person who is or was a Director, officer, agent or employee of the
Corporation; and
(2) Any person who serves or served at the Corporation's request as a Director,
officer, agent, employee, partner or trustee or another corporation, or of a
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.
Extent in Derivative Suits
7.02. In case of a suit by or in the right of the Corporation against a person named
in Section 7.01 by right of his or her holding a position named in Section 7.01, the
Corporation shall indemnify him, if he or she satisfies the standard in Section 7.03, for
expenses (including attorneys fees, but excluding amounts paid in settlement)actually and
reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with the defense or settlement of the suit.
Standard in Derivative Suits
7.03. In case of a suit by or in the right of the Corporation, a person named in
Section 7.01 shall be indemnified only if:
(1) He or she is successful on the merits or otherwise; or
(2) He or she acted in good faith in the transaction which is the subject of the
suit, and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the
best interests of the Corporation. However, he or she shall not be indemnified in
respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which he or she has been judged liable
for gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of his or her duty to
the corporation unless (and only to the extent that) the court in which the suit was
brought shall determine, upon application that despite the adjudication, but in view
of all the circumstances, he or she is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for
such expenses as the court shall deem proper or if the person is found liable on the
basis that personal benefit was improperly received by him or her.
Extent in Non-Derivative Suits
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7.04. In case of a suit, action or proceeding (whether civil, criminal, administrative
or investigative), other than a suit by or in the right of the Corporation, together hereafter
referred to as a non-derivative suit, against a person named in Section 7.01 by reason of
his or her holding a position named in Section 7.01,the Corporation shall indemnify him or
her, if he or she satisfies the standard in Section 7.05,for amounts actually and reasonably
incurred by him or her in connection with the defense or settlement of a non-derivative suit
as:
(1) Expenses (including attorneys fees);
(2) Amounts paid in settlement;
(3) Judgments; and
(4) Fines.
Standard in Non-Derivative Suits
7.05. In case of a non-derivative suit, a person named in Section 7.01 shall be
indemnified only if:
(1) He or she is successful on the merits or otherwise; or
(2) He or she acted in good faith in the transaction which is the subject of the
non-derivative suit, and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or
not opposed to, the best interest of the Corporation. However, he or she shall
not be indemnified in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which he or she
has been adjudged liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct in the
performance of his or her duty to the Corporation unless (and only to the extent
that)the court in which the suit was brought shall determine, upon application,
that despite the adjudication, but in view of all the circumstances, he or she is
fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court shall
deem proper or if the person is found liable on the basis that personal benefit
was improperly received by him or her.
Determination That Standard Has Been Met
7.06. A determination that the standard of Section 7.03 or Section 7.05 has been
satisfied may be made by a court, or, except as stated in Section 7.05(2), the
determination may be made by:
(1) a majority of the Directors of the Corporation (whether or not a quorum)who
were not parties to the action, suit or proceeding; or
(3) independent legal counsel in a written opinion.
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7.07. Anyone making a determination under Section 7.06 may determine that a
person has met the standard as to some matters but not as to others, and may reasonably
prorate amounts to be indemnified.
Advance Payment
7.08. The Corporation may pay in advance any expenses (including attorneys'
fees) which may become subject to indemnification under Sections 7.01 through 7.07, if:
(1) the Board of Directors authorizes the specific payment; and
(2) the person receiving the payment undertakes in writing to repay unless it is
ultimately determined that he or she is entitled to indemnification by the Corporation
under Section 6.01 through Section 7.07.
Non-Exclusive
7.09. The indemnification provided by Sections 7.01 through 7.07 shall not be
exclusive of any other rights to which a person may be entitled by law, bylaw, agreement or
disinterested directors, or otherwise.
Continuation
7.10. The indemnification and advance payment provided by Sections 7.01 through
7.08 shall continue as to a person who has ceased to hold a position named in Section
7.01 and shall inure to his or her heirs, executors and administrators.
Insurance
7.11. The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any
person who holds or who has held any position named in Section 7.01 against any liability
incurred by him or her in any such position, or arising out of his or her status as such,
whether or not the Corporation would have power to indemnify him or her against such
liability under Sections 7.01 through 7,08.
Reports
7.12 Indemnification payments, advance payments and insurance payments made
under Sections 7.01 through 7.11 shall be reported in writing to the Board of Directors with
the next notice of annual meeting, or within six months, whichever is sooner.
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Private Foundation Exception
7.13. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Bylaws, if the
Corporation is ever determined to be a private foundation, as defined in Section 509 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, (the "Code"), any indemnification provided for by this
Article VI, and any insurance premiums paid on account of such indemnification provisions,
shall be limited to the payment or reimbursement of expenses (other than taxes, penalties,
or expenses of correction) including attorneys fees, incurred with respect to the defense of
a judicial or administrative proceeding involving Chapter 42 of the Code or state laws
relating to the mismanagement of funds of charitable organizations, if:
(i) Such expenses are reasonably incurred in connection with proceeding;
(ii) The defense is successful, or such proceeding is terminated by settlement,
and the act or failure to act which led to the liability for tax under Chapter 42 was
neither willful nor without reasonable cause; and
(iii) The expenses are incurred by or on behalf of an officer or Director of the
Corporation, or any person having powers or responsibilities similar to those of
officers or directors, and with respect to any act or failure to act, the employees of
the Corporation having authority or responsibility with respect to such act or failure
to act.
ARTICLE 8
BOOKS AND RECORDS
8.01. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of
account and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of its Board of Directors, and
committees having any of the authority of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 9
FISCAL YEAR
9.01. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first day of January and
end on the last day of December in each year.
ARTICLE 10
WAIVER OF NOTICE
10.01.Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of the
Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act or under the provisions of the articles of incorporation or
the bylaws of the Corporation, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the person or persons
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entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent to the giving of such notice.
ARTICLE 11
AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
11.01.These bylaws may be altered or amended in whole or in part, or repealed and
new bylaws may be adopted by a majority of the Directors present at any regular meeting
or at any special meeting, if at least seven (7) days written notice is given of an intention to
alter, amend, or repeal these bylaws or to adopt new bylaws at such meeting, and such
notice contains a statement of the nature of the proposed amendment(s).
The undersigned, as Secretary of the Corporation, does hereby certify that the
foregoing are the Bylaws of the Corporation as approved and adopted by unanimous
consent of the Directors as of the day of , 20
By:
Name:Ross B. Calhoun, Secretary
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EXHIBIT D
Owner Acknowledgement
By its acquisition and ownership of a Lot in the Property, each Owner acknowledges that:
(a) due to the topography of its Lot and the Property, water will, at times, flow through
and over portions of its Lot from adjacent and surrounding Lots in order to achieve positive
drainage away from all applicable Lots. No adverse action may be taken by said Owner(s)
to the detriment of this positive drainage on its or adjacent Lots.
(b) its Lot may have "back-to-front" of"front-to-back" drainage. There may be a Swale
or swales over various portions of its Lot due to this drainage situation. The depth and
width of any swales will vary depending on the elevations of its and adjacent Lots. The
front and the rear portions of its Lot will not be level and no adjustments to the depth or
severity of any swales should be made due to cosmetic or aesthetic concerns. Any
alterations made after closing to any swales by an Owner may impact the drainage as well
as any foundation warranty that it may own.
(c) its lot falls under the jurisdiction of the BROOKFIELD HOA, which requires
mandatory affiliation thereto, including the payment of an annual fee (which may be
payable on a quarterly or other basis) per Section 6.3 of the Declaration. In conjunction
therewith, a proforma budget reflecting an estimate of the Association's expenses for the
first full year of operation are attached. It will also incur a working capital contribution fee
and a transfer fee per Section 6.5 of the Declaration, which it understands should be
further reviewed for more detailed information regarding Association dues, assessments
and restrictions.
(d) each Lot will be serviced by for electrical, by for telephone
service and although other service providers may utilize the utility easements and/or public
rights-of-way throughout the Property.
(e) it understands and agrees that neither Declarant nor Builder has any responsibility
as to the present condition or future maintenance of any trees on its Lot. Furthermore, it is
understood that neither Declarant nor Builder makes any assurances, implied or stated, in
regard to the survival of any trees during the construction process of building and
completing a Residence on its Lot. It is also acknowledged that neither Declarant nor
Builder has any liability consideration on trees either during construction or after a
Residence is purchased and occupied on the Lot. It is further understood that each Owner
assumes all responsibility for the maintenance and the condition of any trees on his Lot.
(f) any modifications or additions to its Residence or any Structure on its Lot
requires prior submittal to and approval of plans and specifications by the
Association's ACC pursuant to the Declaration. It is also understood that failure to so
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comply may result in the imposition of fines against the Owner and/or the removal of such
modifications or additions at Owner's expense.
(g) there is no prescribed time for the construction or marketing by Builder or Declarant
of a Residence on any Lot or the Lot itself. It is also understood that Builder and Declarant
make no assurances regarding any established period of time during which Lots near the
model homes or trailers of any Builder will remain vacant since the use of such homes or
trailers is of an indeterminate length of time.
(h) there is an existing amenity center, with swimming pool and building. Additional
improvements are planned for the Property in the future.
(i) it should direct any issues, concerns or questions regarding the Common Area or
the Association to the Managing Agent, whose name can be obtained by contacting the
Builder or Declarant.
SELLER'S DISCLOSURES. PURCHASER DOES HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE, CONFIRM,
AND AGREE TO EACH AND ALL THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
ALLIANCE AIRPORT (THE "AIRPORT") IS LOCATED NEAR THE PROJECT. SUCH
AIRPORT CAUSES ELEVATED LEVELS OF NOISE, AIR AND VEHICULAR TRAFFIC,
EXHAUST POLLUTION, AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHT, AS WELL AS RELATED HAZARDS
AND OTHER UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS THAT AFFECT THE PROJECT, THE
OCCUPANTS THEREOF, AND THE VISITORS THERETO.
UTILITY DISTRICT. IF ANY PORTION OF THE LOTS AND/OR LAND IS SITUATED
WITHIN A UTILITY DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50.301 OF
THE TEXAS WATER CODE, THEN AT OR PRIOR TO ANY CLOSING, SELLER
AGREES TO GIVE PURCHASER THE WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED BY SAID
SECTION 50.301.
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Conditions and Restrictions
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Assignment and Assumption Agreement
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT ("Assignmeennt")'is between
and
entered into as of the Y a '
("Assignor"), and a
("Assignee") (Assignor and Assignee are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the
"Parties" and singularly as a"Party").
RECITALS:
A. Assignor is the owner of the rights of Owner under that certain Development
Agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Brookfield Acquisitions,, P. for the Brookfield
L.L. (the "Agreement")
Development (City Secretary Contract No.
effective as of January 25, 2011, between Brookfield Acquisitions, L.P. ("Owner") and the City
escribed
of Fort Worth, Texas (the "City"), relating to ersedevelopment of the affects, and relates t Property
the lands described on
therein), to the extent that the Agreement
Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Transferred Premises").
B. Assignor desires to assign certain of its rights under the Agreement as it relates to
e, and Assignee desires to acquire such rights, on and subject
the Transferred Premises to Assigne
to the terms and conditions of this Assignment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual c enantslegd
obligations set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration,
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,the Parties hereby agree and act as follows:
I. Certain Defined Terms. Unless indicated otherwise herein, capitalized terms in
this Assignment shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.
2. Assi_ pnment. Subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Assignment,
Assignor hereby assigns all [or describespecifically cov , aff
al] of
erss �ect , and relates dsrights
ea tithe Transferred
ts rights
under the Agreement, insofar as the Agreement
Premises.
3. Assu_tion. Assignee hereby assumes all obligations of Assignor and any
liability that may result from acts or omissions by Assignee under the Agreement as it relates to
accrue dae of this
the Transferred Premises that may anis ase
from allrsuchand after obligationthe s andl ab litiestfrom and
Assignment, and Assignor is hereby rele
after the effective date of this Assignment; provided, however, this Assignment does not release
Assignor from any liability that resulted from an act or omission by Assignor that occurred prior
to the effective date of this Assignment unless the City approves the release in writing.
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4. Governing Law. THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE CONSTRUED AND
ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AS THEY
APPLY TO CONTRACTS PERFORMED WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND WITHOUT
REGARD TO ANY CHOICE OF LAW RULES OR PRINCIPLES TO THE CONTRARY.
5. Counterpart/Facsimile Execution. This Assignment may be executed in
multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original.
6. Notice to City. A copy of this Assignment shall be provided to the City within
fifteen(15) days after execution.
7. Binding Effect, This Assignment shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of Assignor and Assignees and their respective heirs, personal representative, successors,
and assigns.
EXECUTED as of the day and year first written above.
ASSIGNOR:
By:
Printed Name:
Title:
ASSIGNEE:
By:
Printed Name:
Title:
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF §
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on the day of
20_, by
Notary Public, State of Texas
Printed Name:
My Commission Expires:
Brookfield
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STATE OF TEXAS §
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My Commission Expires:
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NC1L AGEND
Aofflcial site of the City of
DATE: COUNCIL ACTION� F
1/25/2011 . Approved on ,.,.
CODE: C REFERENCE NO.. 1/25/2011
SUBJECT. 71'PE; C-24 720Map
Authorize the NON- LOG NAME:
Agreement Execution of the CONSENT PUBLIC 60BR00 "'�---
Improve COncernin Strate HEARING. KFIELD
meet District g Operation of glc Partnershi G: NO
Service for the ct No. 1 and q r South De p Agreement Development
Extraterritorial 9 ee Denton County Water Control
Agreement,r
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Jurisdiction of Concerning ►Nater and ntrol and 9 een1ent,
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it is recommended that
wing agreements:
gree the City Council
1. Strategicauthorize the City Mana
Improvement
Partnershi ger or a Ci
ment District N'0. Agreement between the City an Cie to
execute the
2.
DeVelOpment Agree d South Denton
3• Agreement Agreement be County Water
Water and
Concern between the Cit Control and
Control Hing Operation O f Y and Brookfield Ac
4 vement District No�istrict be quisitions, L.P.;
Controlter and Waste between the
Wastewaterrv. City and the South De
and Improve Utility Se
ment District No. Ice Agreement between Denton County
5' Wholesale
Water 1 Brookfield Acquisition PCI Denton
BUY Out Se►vic meet be an A South De n County
6. a Agree
Denton _ ou Option between the qua Utilities, n' Water
Contract between city and A Inc.;
n�' Water Control and n the qua Utilities, Inc.;
7 Improve City, Aqua Utilities, Inc
Wholesale Waste ment
Wastewater District No. Brookfield Ac
Service 1 Acquis
D�C�ION, Agreement between the L.P., South
City and Aqua Utilities, Inc.
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as asrn and intends to develop
use
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oder of the Texas h Denton 'n Fon`
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ented to cre mmission o Control and enience and a fronts
ation Of the District bnvlron Improv necessit On State H;
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.und roads to Brookfield haver y adoption Y dated April 19200�istrict) createdb
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and hav Consent to On January 4nci1
4.7 miles ofd above, Brook Brookfield protection for asked the City tthe issuance of bo 2005.
ewater system 24 inch off-site will extend 4.3 e$idents. As provide rads by the
sewer miles of consider
water service District
s. The facilities will mains tO Conn 24-inch elation for to the
con to connect the and 30-inc approval of the
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developments in the area, subject to reimbursement
Brookfield's expense, to serve other proposed land use and development
pursuant to City policies. The Development will also be subject to City
regulations. in in the City Secretary's Office,
The documents,
which are available for public inspection and copy 9
can be summarized as follows:
The Strategic Partnership Agreement authorizes the City to annex property within the Development
twill divide the sales tax proceeds equally for the first
for retail development for the limned purpose of imposing sales and use tax. e
designated and the D
agreement provides that the City
19 years. The City's share will increase to 75 percent commencing in year 20.
'n codes and
The Development Agreement provides
ger u regulations fohe r hent of Developmentl building
establishes land use and developme 9of
ihes
ons
peration
The Agreement Concerning Operation of the Districtnil reestablusrementsdto'proviile info mation the
District, including conditions on issuance of bonds a
concerning the District to the City.
agreements identified as items 4 through 7 above relate to utility service fort e
The four remaining a9 (Aqua Utilities)will provide the retail water and wastewater service
Development. Aqua Utilities, Inc., with the 191st
tourers within the Development. Aqua Utilities will provide wholesale water and wastewater
to customers Aqua Utilities
agreement for the first 190 residencesconstructed
treated water service and wastewater evrlvatce facilities in the
9 will se
residence constructed, the City has the option to purchase the water and waste
on a wholesale basis. The City ears after the
from Aqua Utilities for$10, and to obtain the a CCN
ftime afterv17 Development and become the
Development provider for the DevelopmentY
retail water and wastewater
Development is connected to Fort Worth's water system.
on
The
Infrastructure and Transportation Committeereceived
appr preof the idocuments ing the
Development on October 12, 2010 and recommended
FISCAL INFORMATIONICERTIFICATION:
ement Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on
The Financial Manag
City funds.
TO F-countlCenters
FROM�ccountlCenters
- Fernando Costa (6122)
SMa
ubmitted for City nager's Ory
Oria_ inatina pepartment Head:
S. Frank Crumb (8207)
Additional Information C
Paul Bounds (8567)
ATTACHM_
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