QUALIFIED EXCHANGE ACCOMMODATION AGREEMENT (Real Property: Exchange Last)
Exhibit
99.4
(Real
Property: Exchange Last)
THIS
QUALIFIED EXCHANGE ACCOMMODATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is
made and entered into as of this 6th day of April, 2005 (the “Effective
Date”) by and
among
Xxxxxxx Properties, L.P. ("Exchanger"), whose
address is 000 Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 000, Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000, Facsimile
Number (000) 000-0000, National
Safe Harbor Exchanges, a
California corporation, as an exchange accommodation titleholder (“EAT”), and
Xxxxxxx
Properties - San Diego Tech Center, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (“LLC”) whose
address is 0000 X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxx, XX 00000, Attention: Xxxx
X. Xxxxxxx, Facsimile Number 602/224-8816.
RECITALS
A. Exchanger
has entered into a Purchase Contract with a Seller to purchase certain real
property, improvements thereto, and related personal property which are
hereinafter referred to as the "Parked
Property," as
described in Exhibit
A which is
attached hereto;
B. Exchanger
desires EAT to acquire Title to the Parked Property. EAT will
acquire Title through the use of LLC. It is
Exchanger's bona fide intent that the Parked Property held by LLC represents the
replacement property in an exchange that is intended to qualify for
nonrecognition of gain (in whole or in part) or loss under Section 1031 of the
Internal Revenue Code in accordance with Rev. Proc. 2000-37 (the "Exchange");
C. Exchanger
presently owns certain real property and improvements used in Exchanger’s trade
or business or held by Exchanger for investment, which Exchanger will relinquish
to complete the Exchange. These properties are referred to herein as the
Relinquished Property, and are either described in Exhibit
B,
attached hereto or will be identified by Exchanger not later than the 45th day
after LLC acquires Title to the Parked Property in a manner consistent with the
principles described in Treas. Reg. § 1.1031(k)-1(c) in a Relinquished Property
Identification Statement;
D. Exchanger
has arranged financing to permit LLC to acquire the Parked Property;
and
E. Not later
than the 180th day after LLC acquires Title to the Parked Property (the
“Safe
Harbor Period”), EAT
will convey all of its interest in LLC and beneficial ownership of the Parked
Property to Exchanger in order to complete the Exchange.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
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Purpose
of Agreement; Role of Parties.
Exchanger, EAT and LLC intend that this Agreement establish a qualified
exchange accommodation arrangement, within the meaning of Rev. Proc.
2000-37. EAT is acquiring and will hold beneficial Title to the Parked
Property pursuant to this Agreement for the benefit of Exchanger in order
to facilitate an Exchange under Section 1031 of the Code and in accordance
with Rev. Proc. 2000-37. The combined time that any Relinquished Property
and the Parked Property may be held under this Agreement shall not exceed
180 days. Exchanger, EAT and LLC agree to report for federal income tax
purposes the acquisition, holding and disposition of the Parked Property
as provided in Rev. Proc. 2000-37. Exchanger, EAT and LLC agree that EAT
(and not Exchanger) will be treated as the beneficial owner of
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the
Parked Property for all federal income tax purposes while EAT holds Title to the
Parked Property; however, for purposes of operational activities and
environmental statutory and regulatory liability, EAT is merely acting at the
direction of and as agent for Exchanger. Exchanger, EAT and LLC further agree to
report the federal income tax attributes of the Parked Property on their
respective federal income tax returns in a manner consistent with Rev. Proc.
2000-37 and this Agreement. EAT is not the agent of Exchanger for federal
income tax purposes and EAT is not the partner or co-venturer of Exchanger.
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Definitions.
For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the
meanings provided below: |
"Business
Day" means
any day except Saturday, Sunday and a federal holiday.
"Code" shall
mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Effective
Date" means the
date of this Agreement, as reflected on the first page.
"Environmental
Statutes" shall
have the meaning provided in Section 13.3.2.
"Exchange" shall
mean the like kind exchange contemplated by Exchanger and facilitated by this
Agreement.
"Forum
State" shall
mean the State of California.
"Hazardous
Substance" shall
have the meaning provided in Section 13.3.1.
"Indemnified
Parties" shall
have the meaning provided in Section 13.1.
"Lender(s)" shall
mean Column Financial, Inc. and Xxxxxxx Properties, L.P..
“LLC” shall
mean Xxxxxxx Properties - San Diego Tech Center, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, a single owner limited liability company owned by EAT that
holds Title to the Parked Property.
"Loan
Documents" shall
mean any promissory note(s), security instrument(s) and any other documents
reasonably required by Lender(s) to evidence and secure the financing provided
to LLC to acquire the Parked Property.
"Parked
Property" shall
mean the real property and improvements described in Exhibit “A”.
"Purchase
Contract" shall
mean the contract to purchase the Parked Property.
"Purchase
Price" shall
have the meaning provided in Section 6.2.
"QI" shall
mean Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc., a qualified intermediary (as
defined in Treas. Reg. §1.1031(k)-1(g)(4)) engaged by Exchanger in connection
with the Exchange.
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“Relinquished
Property” shall
mean the real properties and improvements described in Exhibit
“B” or in a
Relinquished Property Identification Statement.
“Relinquished
Property Identification Statement” shall
mean the written notice delivered on or before the 45th day after LLC acquires
Title to the Parked Property identifying the Relinquished Properties in
accordance with the principles of Treas. Reg. §1.1031(k)-1(c).
“Rev.
Proc. 2000-37” means
Revenue Procedure 2000-37, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to
time.
“Safe
Harbor Period” means
the 180-day period described in Recital E.
“Seller” means
Calwest Industrial Holdings, LLC.
"Subject
Properties" shall
mean Relinquished Property and the Parked Property.
“Title” shall
mean (i) legal title to the Parked Property, (ii) other indicia of ownership of
the Parked Property treated as beneficial ownership of the Parked Property under
applicable commercial laws (e.g., a
contract for deed), or (iii) ownership of all of the interest in a single member
limited liability company that is disregarded as a separate entity from its
member for federal income tax purposes and which hold legal title or other
indicia of ownership of the Parked Property. The definition of Title shall be
interpreted in a manner consistent with the concept of “qualified indicia of
ownership,“ as defined in Rev. Proc. 2000-37.
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Relinquished
Property Identification Statement.
Not later than the 45th day after LLC acquires Title to the Parked
Property, if Exchanger did not identify a Relinquished Property on
Exhibit
B on
the Effective Date, Exchanger shall send to LLC by mail or facsimile a
statement signed by Exchanger identifying the Relinquished Property (the
“Relinquished
Property Identification Statement”).
If Exchanger fails for any reason to identify a Relinquished Property on
or before the end of the 45 day period, EAT shall transfer Title to the
Parked Property to Exchanger as soon as possible after such 45th day, and
Exchanger agrees to report the acquisition of the Parked Property as a
purchase of the Parked Property and not as part of any
Exchange. |
4. |
Acquisition
of Parked Property. |
4.1. |
Assignment
to LLC.
Upon execution of this Agreement, Exchanger will assign to LLC and LLC
will accept the assignment of Exchanger’s right and obligation to purchase
the Parked Property from the Seller pursuant to the terms of the Purchase
Contract and all other written agreements between Exchanger and Seller
approved by LLC, if any, with respect to the purchase and sale of the
Parked Property. |
4.2. |
Acquisition
of Title.
Subject to the terms of the Purchase Contract and this Agreement, EAT
shall acquire and hold Title to the Parked Property at all times
throughout the Safe Harbor Period until the earlier of (i) the close of
business on the last Business Day of the Safe Harbor Period or (ii) when
directed in writing by Exchanger in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit
D to
transfer Title to the QI (or at the QI’s direction to Exchanger). Such
written direction shall set
forth
a
date
upon which Exchanger desires the transfer of Title to occur and such
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must be
provided to EAT at least ten (10) business days prior to the transfer date
specified therein.
4.3. |
Claims
Against Seller.
Neither LLC nor EAT shall be required to initiate or participate in any
actions or proceeding against Seller for title or property defects or
other claims made under the Purchase Contract. If LLC or EAT elect, at
their sole discretion, to participate in a claim against Seller, then, in
addition to the indemnities in Section 16.9 of this Agreement, Exchanger
will also agree to pay all reasonable attorney costs of LLC and
EAT. |
5. |
Financing. |
5.1. |
Loan
Arrangements.
In order to finance the acquisition of the Parked Property, LLC shall
borrow funds from Column Financial, Inc. and any other Lender(s)
designated by Exchanger (solely on a nonrecourse basis to LLC and its
affiliates, subject to certain carve outs that are not applicable to EAT),
and EAT shall borrow funds from Exchanger (solely on a nonrecourse basis),
all pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth
in the Loan Documents, which must be in a form approved by LLC and EAT.
LLC and EAT, as applicable, shall comply with all the terms and conditions
of the Loan Documents (to the extent of funds provided by the Lender(s) or
from the operation of the Parked Property) and enter into such other
agreements and assignments as LLC reasonably determines are required. The
Loan Documents with Column Financial, Inc. must expressly provide that,
subject to certain carve outs that shall not be applicable to EAT, LLC and
its affiliates shall have no personal liability for the indebtedness
evidenced by the Loan Documents or any covenant, stipulation, promise,
indemnity, agreement or obligation contained therein,
and that the sole collateral for repayment of the indebtedness incurred to
acquire the Parked Property is the Parked Property, any guarantee provided
by Exchanger or such other collateral as Exchanger may provide to secure
such indebtedness. The Loan Documents must state that EAT is authorized to
convey Title to the Parked Property in the manner and at the times
contemplated by this Agreement. |
5.2. |
No
EAT Personal Obligation.
EAT shall have no obligation to advance any of its own funds toward the
acquisition, operation, maintenance or disposition of the Parked Property.
The only funds that shall be applied by EAT with respect to the Parked
Property are: (i) funds supplied by Lender(s) pursuant to the Loan
Documents, (ii) funds supplied by the QI derived from the sale of the
Relinquished Property, and (iii) funds advanced by
Exchanger. |
5.3. |
Exchanger
Continuing Obligation.
Exchanger shall remain obligated during the Safe Harbor Period to pay
directly or to promptly reimburse EAT for any costs or expenses
attributable to the repair, maintenance and operation of the Parked
Property to the extent such costs are not funded by advances under the
Loan Documents or from revenue generated by operation of the Parked
Property. |
6. |
Transfer
of Parked Property by LLC; Purchase Price. |
6.1. |
Consideration
for Parked Property.
Exchanger shall direct the QI to deliver to EAT in exchange for the Parked
Property an amount (whether in cash or in the
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form of
an offset equal to the balance of any loan from Column Financial, Inc.) equal to
the Purchase Price of the Parked Property.
6.2. |
Purchase
Price.
The Purchase Price for the Parked Property shall equal the sum of (A) all
amounts paid by LLC to acquire the Parked Property; (B) all sales, use,
conveyance, transfer, franchise, personal property or similar taxes, and
all charges and closing costs paid by LLC in connection with the purchase,
holding or disposition of the Parked Property; (C) all interest and fees
(including pre-payment fees in connection with mandatory pre-payments)
under the Loan Documents; and (D) any and all unreimbursed costs,
liabilities and expenses of any kind incurred by LLC in connection with
the acquisition, ownership, operation, and disposition of the Parked
Property and the completion of the Exchange including all amounts subject
to indemnity under Sections 13.2 and 16.9, except for any costs incurred
by LLC in breach of this Agreement. |
6.3. |
Intentionally
omitted. |
6.4. |
Payment
of Deficiency.
If, in connection with the Exchange, the Purchase Price exceeds the
aggregate amount received by EAT from the QI, plus the amount of any
existing debts encumbering the Parked Property, Exchanger immediately
shall pay to EAT such excess amount in immediately available funds, and
the prompt payment of such excess amount is a condition precedent to the
obligation of EAT to transfer Title to the Parked Property pursuant to
this Agreement. EAT shall be obligated to use such funds to repay the Loan
made by Exchanger to EAT, and upon such repayment the note for such Loan
shall be cancelled. |
6.5. |
Transfer
of Sole Limited Liability Company Interest in LLC.
EAT shall transfer and assign to Exchanger the sole limited liability
company interest held by EAT in LLC. EAT shall cooperate in transferring
the sole limited liability company interest in LLC pursuant to an
Assignment and Assumption of Limited Liability Company Interest
substantially in the form of Exhibit
F
attached hereto. |
6.6. |
Failed
QEA Arrangement. If
EAT holds Title to the Parked Property after the expiration of the Safe
Harbor Period, thereby causing the Exchange contemplated by this Agreement
to fail to comply with the requirements of Rev. Proc. 2000-37 (a
“Failed
QEA Arrangement”),
then EAT shall cause Title to the Parked Property to be conveyed “as is”
to Exchanger at a closing which shall take place as soon as practical
after the Safe Harbor Period, and, in any event, within five (5) business
days thereof, and Exchanger agrees to accept such conveyance. In
connection with the conveyance under this Section 6.6, Exchanger shall be
required to assume EAT’s obligations under the Loan made by Exchanger to
EAT, and EAT shall be released from liability under such
Loan. |
7. |
Title
and Encumbrances; Income Tax Treatment. |
7.1. |
Additional
Delivery.
At such time as EAT delivers Title to the Parked Property to Exchanger
pursuant to this Agreement, EAT shall also deliver to Exchanger
(A) any insurance or condemnation proceeds pertaining to the Parked
Property which EAT may have received, except to the extent such proceeds
have been reinvested or otherwise applied as required under the Loan
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(B) the
assignments of any insurance or condemnation proceeds pertaining to the Parked
Property which EAT may be entitled to receive but has not received.
7.2. |
Liens.
Title to the
Parked Property delivered by EAT (or, as applicable, LLC) pursuant to
Section 6 hereof shall be subject to such liens, encumbrances and
restrictions as existed at the time LLC acquired Title and such liens,
encumbrances and restrictions as arise in the ordinary course of holding
Title; provided,
however,
that the Parked Property shall be free and clear of any liens,
encumbrances or restrictions created or suffered to exist by LLC or EAT in
breach of this Agreement. |
7.3. |
Representations
and Warranties; Title.
Neither EAT nor LLC shall be obligated to make any representations and
warranties to Exchanger or QI in connection with the transfer of Title to
the Parked Property pursuant to this Agreement. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing and except as prohibited by law, Exchanger
shall be required to accept Title to the Parked Property pursuant to this
Agreement regardless of (A) defects in title or encumbrances; (B) the
absence of any required permits or approvals; (C) any unfavorable tax
rulings; or (D) any other matter or condition affecting or relating to the
Parked Property or the right or power of Exchanger to take or maintain
possession of and operate the Parked
Property. |
7.4. |
Termination
of Title Holding Obligation.
The obligation of EAT and LLC to cooperate in the completion of the
Exchange pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate upon the first to
occur of: (A) the date on which Exchanger, through the QI, completes the
acquisition of the Parked Property, or (B) the date LLC or EAT transfers
Title to the Parked Property to Exchanger in accordance with Section 6.
The foregoing notwithstanding, if any further action on LLC or EAT’s part
is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement
after Exchanger acquires the Parked Property, LLC or EAT will take all
such further actions (including the execution and delivery of further
instruments or documents) as Exchanger may reasonably request, at the sole
cost and expense of Exchanger. |
7.5. |
Income
Tax Consequences.
It is understood and agreed by the parties that this Agreement
contemplates the cooperation by EAT and LLC in the completion of an
Exchange intended by Exchanger to qualify as a like-kind exchange under
Section 1031 of the Code and Rev. Proc. 2000-37. No party hereto shall
assume responsibility for the income tax consequences to the other party
arising out of the Exchange contemplated by this Agreement or the
acquisition, financing, ownership, operation or disposition of the Parked
Property; provided however, Exchanger shall remain obligated to fully
indemnify and hold EAT and LLC harmless from certain tax liabilities, as
provided in this Agreement. Exchanger acknowledges that it has consulted
with its own advisors with respect to the tax and other legal aspects of
the Exchange and has not relied upon EAT, LLC, or their respective
advisors for any tax or legal advice. |
8. |
Representations
and Warranties of EAT.
EAT hereby represents and warrants to Exchanger as
follows: |
8.1. |
Due
Organization; Authority; Enforceability.
EAT is a California corporation specified in the preamble to this
Agreement, duly organized, and validly existing under the laws of the
state of its formation, with the power and authority to make, execute,
deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and all of the
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transactions
contemplated under this Agreement and has taken all necessary action to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. This
Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of EAT, enforceable against
EAT in accordance with its terms, subject, as to enforcement to bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general applicability
relating to or affecting creditors' rights and to general equitable
principles.
8.2. |
Conflict
with Existing Laws or Contracts.
The execution and delivery of this Agreement, and all related documents,
and the performance of its obligations hereunder and thereunder by EAT (i)
does not conflict with or result in a breach of or constitute a default
under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the articles of
incorporation or bylaws (or, as applicable, the certificate of formation
or operating agreement) of EAT or of any agreement or instrument to which
EAT is a party or by which EAT is bound or any order or decree applicable
to EAT, or (ii) will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien
(except for those liens contemplated by any Lease and the Loan Documents)
on any of EAT’s assets or property, which would materially and adversely
affect the ability of EAT to execute and deliver this Agreement and
perform its obligations hereunder; and EAT has obtained all consents,
approvals, authorizations or orders of any court or governmental agency or
body, if any, required for the execution and delivery by EAT of this
Agreement. |
9. |
Representations
and Warranties of LLC.
LLC hereby represents and warrants to Exchanger as
follows: |
9.1. |
Due
Organization; Authority; Enforceability.
LLC is a Delaware limited liability company, duly organized, and validly
existing under the laws of the state of its formation, with the power and
authority to make, execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this
Agreement and all of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement
and has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes a valid and
binding obligation of LLC, enforceable against LLC in accordance with its
terms, subject, as to enforcement to bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general applicability
relating to or affecting creditors' rights and to general equitable
principles. |
9.2. |
Conflict
with Existing Laws or Contracts.
The execution and delivery of this Agreement, and all related documents,
and the performance of its obligations hereunder and thereunder by LLC (i)
does not conflict with or result in a breach of or constitute a default
under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the articles of
incorporation or bylaws (or, as applicable, the certificate of formation
or operating agreement) of LLC or of any agreement or instrument to which
LLC is a party or by which LLC is bound or any order or decree applicable
to LLC, or (ii) will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien
(except for those liens contemplated by any Lease and the Loan Documents)
on any of LLC’s assets or property, which would materially and adversely
affect the ability of LLC to execute and deliver this Agreement and
perform its obligations hereunder; and LLC has obtained all consents,
approvals, authorizations or orders of any court or governmental agency or
body, if any, required for the execution and delivery by LLC of this
Agreement. |
10. |
Representations
and Warranties of Exchanger.
Exchanger hereby represents and warrants to EAT and LLC as
follows: |
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10.1. |
Due
Organization; Authority; Enforceability.
If Exchanger is not an individual, Exchanger is an entity of the form
specified in the preamble to this Agreement and is duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its
formation, with the power and authority to make, execute, deliver and
perform its obligations under this Agreement and all of the transactions
contemplated under this Agreement and has taken all necessary required
action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of
Exchanger, enforceable against Exchanger in accordance with its terms,
subject, as to enforcement to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium and other laws of general applicability relating to or
affecting creditors' rights and to general equitable
principles. |
10.2. |
Conflict
with Existing Laws or Contracts.
The execution and delivery of this Agreement, and all related documents
and the performance of its obligations hereunder and thereunder by
Exchanger (i) does not conflict with or result in a breach of or
constitute a default under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of
the formation and governance documents of Exchanger or of any agreement or
instrument to which Exchanger is a party or by which Exchanger is bound or
any order or decree applicable to Exchanger, or (ii) will not result in
the creation or imposition of any lien on any of Exchanger's assets or
property, which would materially and adversely affect the ability of
Exchanger to execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its
obligations hereunder; and Exchanger has obtained all consents, approvals,
authorizations or orders of any court or governmental agency or body, if
any, required for the execution and delivery by Exchanger of this
Agreement. |
11. |
Survival.
Each and every representation and warranty made by EAT, LLC and Exchanger
in Sections 8, 9 and 10 shall survive the execution and delivery of this
Agreement for a period of two years after the date of this
Agreement. |
12. |
Remedies. |
12.1. |
Remedies
of Exchanger.
If EAT shall fail to consummate its obligations hereunder and such failure
shall continue, then Exchanger, upon delivery of written notice to EAT,
may terminate its obligation to complete the Exchange and have recourse to
a suit in equity for specific performance of the obligation of EAT to
transfer Title to the Parked Property to Exchanger, in exchange for the
Purchase Price. In no event shall EAT or LLC be liable to Exchanger for
punitive, exemplary, consequential damages or for lost profits. Exchanger
agrees to promptly notify EAT of any complaint or claim that may
constitute a breach by EAT or LLC under this Agreement in order to provide
EAT a reasonable opportunity to remedy or correct any claimed breach by
EAT or LLC. Exchanger agrees to not assert any claim against EAT or LLC
after the passage of more than 180 days after the transfer of Title to
Exchanger. If Exchanger timely asserts any claim against EAT or LLC and
the claim cannot be resolved through negotiations between Exchanger and
EAT, Exchanger and EAT agree to negotiate in good faith to settle the
claim by mediation before resorting to litigation. The mediation shall be
administered by the American Arbitration Association under its commercial
mediation rules or by such other mediation provider as agreed upon by
Exchanger and EAT. Any mediation sessions shall be held in the City in
which the regional office of EAT nearest to the Parked Property is
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or such
other venue as agreed upon by Exchanger and EAT. Disputes not resolved through
mediation shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with Section
16.14.
12.2. |
Remedies
of EAT and LLC. If
Exchanger shall fail to consummate its obligations hereunder and such
failure shall continue, then EAT, upon delivery of written notice to
Exchanger, may terminate its obligation to complete the Exchange and have
recourse to a suit in equity for specific performance of the obligation of
Exchanger hereunder. In no event shall Exchanger be liable to EAT for
punitive, exemplary, consequential damages or for lost profits. EAT agrees
to promptly notify Exchanger of any complaint or claim that may constitute
a breach by Exchanger under this Agreement in order to provide Exchanger a
reasonable opportunity to remedy or correct any claimed breach by
Exchanger. EAT agrees to not assert any claim against Exchanger after the
passage of more than 180 days after the transfer of Title to Exchanger,
or, if later, within ninety (90) days after the assertion by a third party
of a claim against EAT or LLC that is subject to indemnification under
this Agreement. The obligations of Exchanger to reimburse and indemnify
EAT and LLC will represent a lien and claim on Title to the Parked
Property, and upon Exchanger’s failure to consummate its obligations
hereunder, EAT is authorized to record such security documentation as EAT
deems appropriate to secure EAT’s or LLC’s right to reimbursement and
indemnification under this Agreement. Exchanger authorizes EAT to record a
copy of this Agreement or a memorandum regarding this Agreement in the
real estate title records for the Parked Property, if, after Exchanger’s
failure to consummate its obligations hereunder, EAT determines in the
exercise of its discretion that such recording is required to protect the
interests of either party to this
Agreement. |
13. |
Environmental
Release and Indemnity. |
13.1. |
General
Release.
Exchanger hereby releases EAT and its respective officers, employees,
agents, directors, successors, heirs and assigns and, so long as EAT holds
Title to the Parked Property, the LLC (the "Indemnified
Parties")
from any and all claims, causes of action and liabilities of any and every
kind and character, whether known or unknown, existing, contingent or
hereafter arising, which Exchanger may have now or in the future, in
connection with any contamination of any of the Subject Properties by any
"Hazardous Substance." This Section 13.1 is not intended to release LLC
from any claim, cause of action or liability arising after Exchanger has
acquired Title to the Parked Property. |
13.2. |
Indemnity.
Exchanger shall indemnify and hold harmless each of the Indemnified
Parties of, from and against any and all expense, loss or liability
suffered by such Indemnified Party in connection with any contamination of
any of the Subject Properties by any "Hazardous Substance," including, but
not limited to: (1) any and all reasonable expenses that the Indemnified
Party may incur in complying with any of the "Environmental Statutes," (2)
any and all reasonable costs that the Indemnified Party may incur in
studying or remedying any contamination, (3) any and all fines or
penalties assessed upon the Indemnified Party by reason of such
contamination, (4) any and all loss of value of any of the Subject
Properties or the improvements thereon by reason of such contamination,
and (5) any and all legal fees and costs incurred by the Indemnified Party
in connection with any of the foregoing. For purposes of this Section 13,
the term "contamination" shall mean the presence of "Hazardous Substances"
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or any
improvements thereon that requires any remedial action, including investigation
or response to requests for information from regulatory authorities under any of
the Environmental Statutes. This Section 13.2 is not intended to release LLC
from any claim, cause of action or liability arising after Exchanger has
acquired Title to the Parked Property.
13.3. |
Certain
Definitions: |
13.3.1. |
As
utilized in this Agreement, the term "Hazardous
Substance"
shall mean any substance which (A) constitutes a hazardous waste or
substance under any applicable federal, state or local law, rule, order or
regulation now or hereafter adopted; (B) constitutes a "hazardous
substance" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, compensation
and Liability Act, (42 U.S.C. 9601 et
seq.)
and the regulations promulgated thereunder; (C) constitutes a
"hazardous waste" under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, (42
U.S.C. 6901 et
seq.)
and the regulations promulgated thereunder; (D) constitutes a pollutant,
contaminant, chemical or industrial, toxic or hazardous substance or
waste; (E) exhibits any of the characteristics enumerated in 40 C.F.R.
Sections 261.20-261.24, inclusive; (F) is an extremely hazardous
substances listed in Section 302 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-499, 100 Stat. 1613) which are
present in threshold planning or reportable quantities as defined under
such act; (G) is a toxic or hazardous chemical substance which is present
in quantities which exceed exposure standards as those terms are defined
under Sections 6 and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as
amended, (29 U.S.C. 655 and 657 and 29 C.F.R. Part 1910 subpart 2); (H)
contains any asbestos, or (I) is a petroleum-based product or an
underground or aboveground storage tank. |
13.3.2. |
As
utilized herein, the term "Environmental
Statutes"
shall mean the statutes, laws, rules, orders and regulations referred to
in (A) through (I), inclusive, in the preceding sentence. As utilized
herein, contamination by a Hazardous Substance shall include contamination
arising from the presence, creation, production, collection, treatment,
disposal, discharge, release, storage, transport, use or transfer of any
such substance. |
13.4. |
Survival
of Provisions.
The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive the termination of this
Agreement for any reason and the completion of all the transactions
contemplated herein. |
14. |
Fees
Payable to EAT.
EAT shall be entitled to receive from Exchanger certain fees for its
services in connection with the Exchange and reimbursements as set forth
in that certain letter from EAT's agent transmitted to Xxxxxxx
Properties, L.P. dated
March 31, 2005. |
15. |
Limited
Agency of EAT.
Exchanger acknowledges and agrees that EAT is the agent of Exchanger
solely for real estate transfer, documentation fee and similar recording
taxes, as well as for purposes of operational activities and environmental
statutory and regulatory liability. Exchanger acknowledges that EAT will
not be treated as the owner |
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of the
Parked Property for financial reporting (GAAP accounting) purposes and waives
any objection to such financial accounting treatment.
16. |
Miscellaneous. |
16.1. |
Waiver.
No failure or delay on the part of either party in exercising any right,
power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any
single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude any
other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right,
power or remedy hereunder. |
16.2. |
Amendments.
No amendment, modification, termination or waiver of this Agreement or any
provision hereof nor any consent to any departure herefrom shall be
effective unless the same is in writing and signed by the party to be
bound thereby and then any such waiver or consent shall be effective only
in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. No
notice to or demand on either party shall entitle such party to any other
or further notice or demand in similar or other
circumstances. |
16.3. |
Governing
Law.
This Agreement and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder
shall be governed by and be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the Forum State. Each party hereby consents to the jurisdiction of
the courts of the Forum State, subject to the requirements of Section
16.14. |
16.4. |
Assignment.
This Agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Neither party shall
have the right to assign any of its rights or interests herein without the
prior written consent of the other party; provided, however, the right of
Exchanger to acquire the Parked Property may be assigned by Exchanger to a
QI in order to complete the Exchange. Under no circumstances shall EAT
assign or attempt to assign its interest hereunder to a person that would
be a "disqualified person" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation
§1.1031(k)-1(k). No person not a party hereto is intended to be benefited
hereby. Exchanger’s release and indemnity obligations under Sections 13
and 16.9 of this Agreement shall survive any assignment of this Agreement
and the closing of the transfer of Title to the Parked Property to
Exchanger. |
16.5. |
Severability.
Any provision hereof which is prohibited or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent
of such prohibition or unenforceability without affecting the validity or
enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement or the enforceability of
such provision in any other jurisdiction. |
16.6. |
Recitals;
Captions.
The Recitals to this Agreement are incorporated into this Agreement as if
fully set forth herein. Captions herein are included for convenience of
reference only and shall not constitute a part
hereof. |
16.7. |
Notices.
All notices, requests, demands directions, declarations and other
communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall, except
as otherwise expressly provided, be mailed by registered or certified
mail, return receipt requested, or telegraphed, sent by facsimile
transmission, or delivered by hand to the applicable party. Except as
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each
notice, request, demand, direction, declaration and other communication (i)
shall be effective three (3) days after deposit when deposited in the mail,
postage prepaid, addressed as aforesaid; (ii) shall be effective upon sending
when sent by telegram or facsimile; (iii) shall be effective one (1) day after
deposit when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier service
and (iv) shall be effective upon delivery when hand delivered. Either party may
change its address or facsimile number by a communication in accordance
herewith.
16.8. |
Actions
and Reporting. |
16.8.1. |
EAT
and LLC agree that neither will take any actions with respect to the
Subject Properties that are not consistent with the provisions of this
Agreement, the Loan Documents, and/or any Lease. EAT and LLC further agree
that at no time during the term of this Agreement shall either make an
assignment for the benefit of creditors, voluntarily file a petition in
bankruptcy, petition or apply to any tribunal for any receiver or trustee
or commence any proceeding relating to itself under any bankruptcy,
reorganization, dissolution or liquidation law or statute of any
jurisdiction or otherwise indicate its consent to, approval of or
acquiescence of any such proceeding. |
16.8.2. |
Exchanger
acknowledges that it has been advised that EAT and LLC have been organized
for the primary purpose of conducting “safe harbor” reverse parking
exchanges under Rev. Proc. 2000-37, and that the Parked Property is being
held by LLC for the sole purpose of disposing of such property in
accordance with this Agreement. Exchanger further acknowledges that
Exchanger has been advised that LLC may treat the Parked Property as
inventory held for sale to Exchanger and that LLC will not depreciate the
Parked Property for federal income tax purposes. Exchanger waives any
objection to such treatment. |
16.8.3. |
Exchanger
agrees to provide to LLC, for inclusion in the federal income tax return
that LLC files on a consolidated basis with Fidelity National Financial,
an accurate and complete accounting of each material income tax attribute
of the acquisition, operation, ownership, financing and disposition of
each Parked Property (the “Tax
Accounting”).
The Tax Accounting shall be delivered to LLC not later than (a) 30 days
after the end of each calendar year during which LLC holds an ownership
interest in the Parked Property and (b) 30 days after Title to the Parked
Property is transferred to Exchanger. Each Tax Accounting shall include
sufficient details regarding the receipts, disbursements and accruals of
the Parked Property to permit LLC to reflect the federal income tax
attributes of the Parked Property on its federal income tax return, as
required by Rev. Proc. 2000-37. The Tax Accounting shall be prepared on an
accrual basis and in a manner consistent with the characterization of the
Parked Property as “inventory-like” assets in the hands of LLC. The Tax
Accounting shall include a statement of the taxable income and expenses
properly reportable by LLC with respect of the relevant period, including
any net income, special management fee income, interest income,
amortization expense, gain or loss on the disposition of each Parked
Property and each capitalized item, including capitalized interest. Such
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report
shall take the form of Exhibit
E. The
failure of Exchanger to deliver such Tax Accounting in the time provided herein
shall excuse EAT from reporting such federal income tax attributes.
16.9. |
Indemnification.
In the event EAT, LLC or any other of the Indemnified Parties becomes
involved in any claim, investigation, proceeding or suit in connection
with the acquisition or ownership of the Subject Properties, the Exchange
or this Agreement, or any document or instrument entered into in
connection herewith, Exchanger agrees to indemnify, protect, hold
harmless, save and defend EAT, LLC and the Indemnified Parties harmless
from all loss, cost, damages, expenses and attorneys' fees suffered or
incurred by EAT, LLC or any other of the Indemnified Parties as a result
thereof, except to the extent EAT, LLC or any other of the Indemnified
Parties is liable for such loss as a result of its gross negligence,
willful misconduct or breach of its material obligations under this
Agreement. LLC has undertaken to report the federal income tax attributes
of the Parked Property in the manner required by Rev. Proc. 2000-37 and
this Agreement. Exchanger agrees to indemnify and hold harmless EAT and
LLC and any corporation with which EAT or LLC files a consolidated or
combined federal or state income tax or franchise tax return, on an
after-tax basis, from any income tax, franchise tax, sales taxes, excise
tax, transaction privilege tax, documentation tax, recording tax or
similar tax attributable to any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, any income reported by LLC or EAT pursuant to Section 467 of
the Code or Section 7872 of the Code. It is the intent of the parties to
this Agreement that EAT and LLC shall not be required to report any
federal or state net taxable income or loss for the overall transaction
contemplated by this Agreement except
that EAT shall be solely responsible for any federal or state income tax
liability attributed to the fee payable to EAT pursuant to the letter
agreement transmitted to Xxxxxxx
Properties, L.P. dated
March 31, 2005. |
16.10. |
Notice
and Consultation.
EAT agrees that it shall notify Exchanger of any claim which may give rise
to a right of indemnification under Section 13 or Section 16.9. After
Exchanger has acknowledged in writing that it is indemnifying EAT or LLC
(and any other Indemnified Parties) with respect to such claim, Exchanger
will be entitled to assume the defense of such claim with legal counsel
reasonably acceptable to EAT. |
16.11. |
Counterparts;
Facsimile Signatures.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same
instrument. Facsimile copies hereof and facsimile signatures shall have
the same force and effect as originals. |
16.12. |
Interpretation.
This Agreement shall be interpreted and applied to effect the intent of
Exchanger and EAT to comply with the requirements of Rev. Proc.
2000-37. |
16.13. |
Cooperation. To
the extent the structure of the transaction creates an asset test issue or
income test issue with respect Xxxxxxx Properties, Inc. qualifying as a
REIT for Federal income tax purposes, the parties agree to work together
in restructuring the transaction to ensure qualification of Xxxxxxx
Properties, Inc. as a REIT for Federal income tax
purposes. |
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16.14. |
Non-Foreign
Status.
Exchanger hereby certifies under penalty of perjury that Exchanger is not
a “foreign person” as defined by Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code
and the regulations promulgated thereunder. |
16.15. |
Arbitration
of Disputes.
Any dispute arising out of this Agreement, whether for interpretation or
enforcement of its terms, shall be determined and settled by arbitration
under the then prevailing commercial rules of the American Arbitration
Association; provided, however, that each party shall be entitled to
engage in discovery to the extent permitted under the
California Code of Civil Procedure,
without regard to whether such arbitration is otherwise governed by the
laws of the State of California. Arbitration shall be held in Orange
County, California. Any award rendered in such arbitration shall be final
and binding on each of the parties and judgment may be entered thereon in
the Superior Court of the State of ___________ for the County of
________________. |
NOTICE:
BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE ARISING
OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE "ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES" PROVISION DECIDED
BY NEUTRAL ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW AND YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY
RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY TRIAL.
BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR JUDICIAL RIGHTS TO
DISCOVERY AND APPEAL, UNLESS SUCH RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE
"ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES" PROVISION. IF YOU REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION
AFTER AGREEING TO THIS PROVISION, YOU MAY BE COMPELLED TO ARBITRATE UNDER THE
AUTHORITY OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS
ARBITRATION PROVISION IS VOLUNTARY.
WE HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AND AGREE TO SUBMIT DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF
THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE "ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES" PROVISION TO NEUTRAL
ARBITRATION.
DRS EAT
DRS LLC
DEL
Exchanger
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, Exchanger, EAT and LLC each have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed pursuant to proper authorization as of the day and year first
above written.
EXCHANGER: | ||
Xxxxxxx
Properties L.P., a Maryland limited partnership | ||
By: |
Xxxxxxx
Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation
Its
general partner | |
By: |
/s/
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |
Name:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx | ||
Its:
Executive Vice President & CFO | ||
EAT: | ||
National
Safe Harbor Exchanges, a California corporation | ||
By: |
/s/
Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Name: |
Xxxx
Xxxxxxx | |
Its: |
Assistant
Vice President |
LLC: | ||
Xxxxxxx
Properties - San Diego Tech Center, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company | ||
By: |
National
Safe Harbor Exchanges, a California corporation | |
Its: |
Sole
Member | |
By: |
/s/
Xxxx Xxxxxxx | |
Name: |
Xxxx
Xxxxxxx | |
Its: |
Assistant
Vice President | |
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