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CC - Development Agreement DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PARTIES: 1. City of Meridian 2. East River Valley Street, LLC, Owner & Developer THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into this day of ___________, 2022, by and between City of Meridian, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, hereafter called “CITY”, whose address is 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642 and East River Valley Street, LLC, an Idaho limited liability company, whose address is 2832 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, hereinafter called “OWNER/DEVELOPER.” 1. RECITALS: 1.1 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer is the sole owner, in law and/or equity, of a certain tract of land in the County of Ada, State of Idaho, commonly known as 2590 S. Eagle Road, Meridian, Idaho, 83646, and described in Exhibit “A”, which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth in full, hereinafter referred to as the “Property”; and 1.2 WHEREAS, Idaho Code § 67-6511A provides that cities may, by ordinance, establish provisions governing the creation, form, recording, modification, enforcement and termination of development agreements required or permitted as a condition of zoning that the Owner/Developer make a written commitment concerning the use or development of the Property; and 1.3 WHEREAS, City has exercised its statutory authority by the enactment of Section 11-5B-3 of the Unified Development Code (“UDC”), which authorizes development agreements and the modification of development agreements; and 1.4 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer has submitted an application for development agreement modification to remove the property listed in Exhibit “A” from an existing Development Agreement recorded in Ada County as Instrument # 104129529, and for the inclusion of the Property into this this new Agreement, which generally describes how the Property will be developed and what improvements will be made; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 1 OF 8 and 1.5 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer made representations at the duly noticed public hearings before the Meridian City Council, as to how the Property will be developed and what improvements will be made; and 1.6 WHEREAS, the record of the proceedings for requested development agreement modification held before the City Council includes responses of government subdivisions providing services within the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction, and includes further testimony and comment; and 1.7 WHEREAS, on the ___day of ______, 2022, the Meridian City Council approved certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order (“Findings”), which have been incorporated into this Agreement and attached as Exhibit “B”; and 1.8 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer deems it to be in its best interest to be able to enter into this Agreement and acknowledges that this Agreement was entered into voluntarily and at its urging and request; and 1.9 WHEREAS, City requires the Owner/Developer to enter into a development agreement modification for the purpose of ensuring that the Property is developed and the subsequent use of the Property is in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, herein being established as a result of evidence received by the City in the proceedings from government subdivisions providing services within the planning jurisdiction and from affected property owners and to ensure the existing C-G (General Retail and Service Commercial) zoning designation is in accordance with the amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian on December 17, 2019, Resolution No. 19- 2179, and the UDC, Title 11. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 2. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS: That the above recitals are contractual and binding and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 3. DEFINITIONS: For all purposes of this Agreement the following words, terms, and phrases herein contained in this section shall be defined and interpreted as herein provided for, unless the clear context of the presentation of the same requires otherwise: 3.1 CITY: means and refers to the City of Meridian, a party to this Agreement, which is a municipal Corporation and government DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 2 OF 8 subdivision of the state of Idaho, organized and existing by virtue of law of the State of Idaho, whose address is 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642. 3.2 OWNER/DEVELOPER: means and refers to East River Valley Street, LLC, whose address is 2832 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, the party that owns said Property and shall include any subsequent owner(s) of the Property. 3.3 PROPERTY: means and refers to that certain parcel of Property located in the County of Ada, City of Meridian as described in Exhibit “A” describing a parcel to be removed from existing Development Agreement recorded in Ada County as Instrument # 104129529, with such parcel being bound by this new Agreement, which Exhibit “A” is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 4. USES PERMITTED BY THIS AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall vest the right to develop the Property in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4.1 The uses allowed pursuant to this Agreement are only those uses allowed as permitted, conditional and/or accessory uses under the UDC. 4.2 No change in the uses specified in this Agreement shall be allowed without modification of this Agreement. 5. CONDITIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5.1. Owner/Developer shall develop the Property in accordance with the following special conditions: a. Development of the Property shall no longer be subject to the terms of the Development Agreement recorded as Instrument No. 104129529. b. Development of the Property shall be generally consistent with the conceptual development plan depicted on Exhibit “C”, attached hereto, and the provisions contained herein. c. Owner/Developer shall make application for administrative Design Review. Future development shall comply with the structure and site design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual. Strict design review of all four sides of the remodeled existing building is required. d. The existing direct access to the Property via N. Eagle Rd./SH-55 shall continue until vehicular access to the north across the South Slough and DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 3 OF 8 to N. Eagle Rd./SH-55 is provided. At such time, the temporary access to Eagle Rd./SH-55 shall be removed and the street buffer landscaping adjacent to Eagle Road shall be completed consistent with the UDC standards. e. The drive aisle on the east side of the Property shall terminate at the south boundary of the Property as an emergency vehicle access. Access will be restricted by a gate that will allow for emergency vehicle. The Owner/Developer shall coordinate the design of the gate with the Meridian Fire Department. f. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and administrative Design Review applications shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division prior to submittal of a building permit application(s). 6. COMPLIANCE PERIOD This Agreement must be fully executed within six (6) months after the date of the Findings or it is null and void. 7. DEFAULT/CONSENT TO DE-ANNEXATION AND REVERSAL OF ZONING DESIGNATION: 7.1 Acts of Default. Either party’s failure to faithfully comply with all of the terms and conditions included in this Agreement shall constitute default under this Agreement. 7.2 Notice and Cure Period. In the event of Owner/Developer’s default of this Agreement, Owner/Developer shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of written notice from City to initiate commencement of action to correct the breach and cure the default, which action must be prosecuted with diligence and completed within one hundred eighty (180) days; provided, however, that in the case of any such default that cannot with diligence be cured within such one hundred eighty (180) day period, then the time allowed to cure such failure may be extended for such period as may be necessary to complete the curing of the same with diligence and continuity. 7.3 Remedies. In the event of default by Owner/Developer that is not cured after notice as described in Section 7.2, Owner/Developer shall be deemed to have consented to modification of this Agreement and de- annexation and reversal of the zoning designation described herein, and upon City’s compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and rules, including any applicable provisions of Idaho Code §§ 67-6509 and 67- 6511. Owner/Developer reserve all rights to contest whether a default has occurred. This Agreement shall be enforceable in the Fourth Judicial District Court in Ada County by either City or Owner/Developer, or by any successor or successors in title or by the assigns of the parties hereto. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 4 OF 8 Enforcement may be sought by an appropriate action at law or in equity to secure the specific performance of the covenants, agreements, conditions, and obligations contained herein. 7.4 Delay. In the event the performance of any covenant to be performed hereunder by either Owner/Developer or City is delayed for causes that are beyond the reasonable control of the party responsible for such performance, which shall include, without limitation, acts of civil disobedience, strikes or similar causes, the time for such performance shall be extended by the amount of time of such delay. 7.5 Waiver. A waiver by City of any default by Owner/Developer of any one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof shall apply solely to the default and defaults waived and shall neither bar any other rights or remedies of City nor apply to any subsequent default of any such or other covenants and conditions. 8. INSPECTION: Owner/Developer shall, immediately upon completion of any portion or the entirety of said development of the Property as required by this Agreement or by City ordinance or policy, notify the City Engineer and request the City Engineer’s inspections and written approval of such completed improvements or portion thereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all other ordinances of the City that apply to said Property. 9. REQUIREMENT FOR RECORDATION: City shall record this Agreement, including all of the Exhibits, and submit proof of such recording to Owner/Developer. 10. SURETY OF PERFORMANCE: The City may also require surety bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, cash deposits, certified check or negotiable bonds, as allowed under the UDC, to insure the installation of required improvements, which the Owner/Developer agrees to provide, if required by the City. 11. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: No Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued if the improvements have not been installed, completed, and accepted by the City, or sufficient surety of performance is provided by Owner/Developer to the City in accordance with Paragraph 11 above. 12. ABIDE BY ALL CITY ORDINANCES: That Owner/Developer agrees to abide by all ordinances of the City of Meridian unless otherwise provided by this Agreement. 13. NOTICES: Any notice desired by the parties and/or required by this Agreement shall be deemed delivered if and when personally delivered or three (3) days after deposit in the United States Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: CITY: with copy to: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 5 OF 8 City Clerk City Attorney City of Meridian City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Ave. 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 Meridian, Idaho 83642 OWNER/DEVELOPER: East River Valley Street, LLC 2832 State Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 13.1 A party shall have the right to change its address by delivering to the other party a written notification thereof in accordance with the requirements of this section. 14. ATTORNEY FEES: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. 15. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition and provision hereof, and that failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of and a default under this Agreement by the other party so failing to perform. 16. BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties’ respective heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, including City’s corporate authorities and their successors in office. This Agreement shall be binding on the Owner/Developer, each subsequent owner and any other person acquiring an interest in the Property. Nothing herein shall in any way prevent sale or alienation of the Property, or portions thereof, except that any sale or alienation shall be subject to the provisions hereof and any successor owner or owners shall be both benefited and bound by the conditions and restrictions herein expressed. City agrees, upon written request of Owner/Developer, to execute appropriate and recordable evidence of termination of this Agreement if City, in its sole and reasonable discretion, has determined that Owner/Developer has fully performed its obligations under this Agreement. 17. INVALID PROVISION: If any provision of this Agreement is held not valid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed to be excised from this Agreement and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions contained herein. 18. DUTY TO ACT REASONABLY: Unless otherwise expressly provided, each party shall act reasonably in giving any consent, approval, or taking any other action under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 6 OF 8 Agreement. 19. COOPERATION OF THE PARTIES: In the event of any legal or equitable action or other proceeding instituted by any third party (including a governmental entity or official) challenging the validity of any provision in this Agreement, the parties agree to cooperate in defending such action or proceeding. 20. FINAL AGREEMENT: This Agreement sets forth all promises, inducements, agreements, condition and understandings between Owner/Developer and City relative to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, agreements, conditions or understanding, either oral or written, express or implied, between Owner/Developer and City, other than as are stated herein. Except as herein otherwise provided, no subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto unless reduced to writing and signed by them or their successors in interest or their assigns, and pursuant, with respect to City, to a duly adopted ordinance or resolution of City. 20.1 No condition governing the uses and/or conditions governing the Property herein provided for can be modified or amended without the approval of the City Council after the City has conducted public hearing(s) in accordance with the notice provisions provided for a zoning designation and/or amendment in force at the time of the proposed amendment. 21. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall be effective on the date the Meridian City Council shall adopt the Findings and execution of the Agreement by the Mayor and City Clerk. \[end of text; signatures, acknowledgements, and Exhibits A, B and C follow\] DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 7 OF 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have herein executed this Development Agreement and made it effective as hereinabove provided. OWNER/DEVELOPER: East River Valley Street, LLC, an Idaho limited liability company By: ________________________ Perry Coles, Member CITY OF MERIDIAN ATTEST: By: By: Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson, City Clerk State of ______________________ County of ____________________ This record was acknowledged before me on _________, 2022 by Perry Coles, as Member of East River Valley Street, LLC. __________________________________ Signature of notary public (Stamp) My commission expires: ______________ State of Idaho County of Ada This record was acknowledged before me on _________, 2022 by Robert E. Simison and Chris Johnson, as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Meridian. __________________________________ Signature of notary public (Stamp) My commission expires: ______________ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 8 OF 8 EXHIBIT “A” Legal Description of the Property EXHIBIT A PAGE 1 OF 1 EXHIBIT “B” Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Decision EXHIBIT B PAGE 1 OF __ EXHIBIT “C” Concept Site Plan EXHIBIT C PAGE 1 OF 1 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PARTIES: 1. City of Meridian 2. East River Valley Street, LLC, Owner & Developer THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into this day of ___________, 2022, by and between City of Meridian, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, hereafter called “CITY”, whose address is 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642 and East River Valley Street, LLC, an Idaho limited liability company, whose address is 2832 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, hereinafter called “OWNER/DEVELOPER.” 1. RECITALS: 1.1 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer is the sole owner, in law and/or equity, of a certain tract of land in the County of Ada, State of Idaho, commonly known as 2590 S. Eagle Road, Meridian, Idaho, 83646, and described in Exhibit “A”, which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth in full, hereinafter referred to as the “Property”; and 1.2 WHEREAS, Idaho Code § 67-6511A provides that cities may, by ordinance, establish provisions governing the creation, form, recording, modification, enforcement and termination of development agreements required or permitted as a condition of zoning that the Owner/Developer make a written commitment concerning the use or development of the Property; and 1.3 WHEREAS, City has exercised its statutory authority by the enactment of Section 11-5B-3 of the Unified Development Code (“UDC”), which authorizes development agreements and the modification of development agreements; and 1.4 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer has submitted an application for development agreement modification to remove the property listed in Exhibit “A” from an existing Development Agreement recorded in Ada County as Instrument # 104129529, and for the inclusion of the Property into this this new Agreement, which generally describes how the Property will be developed and what improvements will be made; DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 1 OF 8 and 1.5 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer made representations at the duly noticed public hearings before the Meridian City Council, as to how the Property will be developed and what improvements will be made; and 1.6 WHEREAS, the record of the proceedings for requested development agreement modification held before the City Council includes responses of government subdivisions providing services within the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction, and includes further testimony and comment; and 1.7 WHEREAS, on the ___day of ______, 2022, the Meridian City Council approved certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order (“Findings”), which have been incorporated into this Agreement and attached as Exhibit “B”; and 1.8 WHEREAS, Owner/Developer deems it to be in its best interest to be able to enter into this Agreement and acknowledges that this Agreement was entered into voluntarily and at its urging and request; and 1.9 WHEREAS, City requires the Owner/Developer to enter into a development agreement modification for the purpose of ensuring that the Property is developed and the subsequent use of the Property is in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, herein being established as a result of evidence received by the City in the proceedings from government subdivisions providing services within the planning jurisdiction and from affected property owners and to ensure the existing C-G (General Retail and Service Commercial) zoning designation is in accordance with the amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian on December 17, 2019, Resolution No. 19- 2179, and the UDC, Title 11. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 2. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS: That the above recitals are contractual and binding and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full. 3. DEFINITIONS: For all purposes of this Agreement the following words, terms, and phrases herein contained in this section shall be defined and interpreted as herein provided for, unless the clear context of the presentation of the same requires otherwise: 3.1 CITY: means and refers to the City of Meridian, a party to this Agreement, which is a municipal Corporation and government DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 2 OF 8 subdivision of the state of Idaho, organized and existing by virtue of law of the State of Idaho, whose address is 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642. 3.2 OWNER/DEVELOPER: means and refers to East River Valley Street, LLC, whose address is 2832 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, the party that owns said Property and shall include any subsequent owner(s) of the Property. 3.3 PROPERTY: means and refers to that certain parcel of Property located in the County of Ada, City of Meridian as described in Exhibit “A” describing a parcel to be removed from existing Development Agreement recorded in Ada County as Instrument # 104129529, with such parcel being bound by this new Agreement, which Exhibit “A” is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein as if set forth at length. 4. USES PERMITTED BY THIS AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall vest the right to develop the Property in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4.1 The uses allowed pursuant to this Agreement are only those uses allowed as permitted, conditional and/or accessory uses under the UDC. 4.2 No change in the uses specified in this Agreement shall be allowed without modification of this Agreement. 5. CONDITIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5.1. Owner/Developer shall develop the Property in accordance with the following special conditions: a. Development of the Property shall no longer be subject to the terms of the Development Agreement recorded as Instrument No. 104129529. b. Development of the Property shall be generally consistent with the conceptual development plan depicted on Exhibit “C”, attached hereto, and the provisions contained herein. c. Owner/Developer shall make application for administrative Design Review. Future development shall comply with the structure and site design standards listed in the Architectural Standards Manual. Strict design review of all four sides of the remodeled existing building is required. d. The existing direct access to the Property via N. Eagle Rd./SH-55 shall continue until vehicular access to the north across the South Slough and DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 3 OF 8 to N. Eagle Rd./SH-55 is provided. At such time, the temporary access to Eagle Rd./SH-55 shall be removed and the street buffer landscaping adjacent to Eagle Road shall be completed consistent with the UDC standards. e. The drive aisle on the east side of the Property shall terminate at the south boundary of the Property as an emergency vehicle access. Access will be restricted by a gate that will allow for emergency vehicle. The Owner/Developer shall coordinate the design of the gate with the Meridian Fire Department. f. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance and administrative Design Review applications shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division prior to submittal of a building permit application(s). 6. COMPLIANCE PERIOD This Agreement must be fully executed within six (6) months after the date of the Findings or it is null and void. 7. DEFAULT/CONSENT TO DE-ANNEXATION AND REVERSAL OF ZONING DESIGNATION: 7.1 Acts of Default. Either party’s failure to faithfully comply with all of the terms and conditions included in this Agreement shall constitute default under this Agreement. 7.2 Notice and Cure Period. In the event of Owner/Developer’s default of this Agreement, Owner/Developer shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of written notice from City to initiate commencement of action to correct the breach and cure the default, which action must be prosecuted with diligence and completed within one hundred eighty (180) days; provided, however, that in the case of any such default that cannot with diligence be cured within such one hundred eighty (180) day period, then the time allowed to cure such failure may be extended for such period as may be necessary to complete the curing of the same with diligence and continuity. 7.3 Remedies. In the event of default by Owner/Developer that is not cured after notice as described in Section 7.2, Owner/Developer shall be deemed to have consented to modification of this Agreement and de- annexation and reversal of the zoning designation described herein, and upon City’s compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and rules, including any applicable provisions of Idaho Code §§ 67-6509 and 67- 6511. Owner/Developer reserve all rights to contest whether a default has occurred. This Agreement shall be enforceable in the Fourth Judicial District Court in Ada County by either City or Owner/Developer, or by any successor or successors in title or by the assigns of the parties hereto. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 4 OF 8 Enforcement may be sought by an appropriate action at law or in equity to secure the specific performance of the covenants, agreements, conditions, and obligations contained herein. 7.4 Delay. In the event the performance of any covenant to be performed hereunder by either Owner/Developer or City is delayed for causes that are beyond the reasonable control of the party responsible for such performance, which shall include, without limitation, acts of civil disobedience, strikes or similar causes, the time for such performance shall be extended by the amount of time of such delay. 7.5 Waiver. A waiver by City of any default by Owner/Developer of any one or more of the covenants or conditions hereof shall apply solely to the default and defaults waived and shall neither bar any other rights or remedies of City nor apply to any subsequent default of any such or other covenants and conditions. 8. INSPECTION: Owner/Developer shall, immediately upon completion of any portion or the entirety of said development of the Property as required by this Agreement or by City ordinance or policy, notify the City Engineer and request the City Engineer’s inspections and written approval of such completed improvements or portion thereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all other ordinances of the City that apply to said Property. 9. REQUIREMENT FOR RECORDATION: City shall record this Agreement, including all of the Exhibits, and submit proof of such recording to Owner/Developer. 10. SURETY OF PERFORMANCE: The City may also require surety bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, cash deposits, certified check or negotiable bonds, as allowed under the UDC, to insure the installation of required improvements, which the Owner/Developer agrees to provide, if required by the City. 11. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: No Certificates of Occupancy shall be issued if the improvements have not been installed, completed, and accepted by the City, or sufficient surety of performance is provided by Owner/Developer to the City in accordance with Paragraph 11 above. 12. ABIDE BY ALL CITY ORDINANCES: That Owner/Developer agrees to abide by all ordinances of the City of Meridian unless otherwise provided by this Agreement. 13. NOTICES: Any notice desired by the parties and/or required by this Agreement shall be deemed delivered if and when personally delivered or three (3) days after deposit in the United States Mail, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: CITY: with copy to: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 5 OF 8 City Clerk City Attorney City of Meridian City of Meridian 33 E. Broadway Ave. 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 Meridian, Idaho 83642 OWNER/DEVELOPER: East River Valley Street, LLC 2832 State Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 13.1 A party shall have the right to change its address by delivering to the other party a written notification thereof in accordance with the requirements of this section. 14. ATTORNEY FEES: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. 15. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition and provision hereof, and that failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of and a default under this Agreement by the other party so failing to perform. 16. BINDING UPON SUCCESSORS: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties’ respective heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, including City’s corporate authorities and their successors in office. This Agreement shall be binding on the Owner/Developer, each subsequent owner and any other person acquiring an interest in the Property. Nothing herein shall in any way prevent sale or alienation of the Property, or portions thereof, except that any sale or alienation shall be subject to the provisions hereof and any successor owner or owners shall be both benefited and bound by the conditions and restrictions herein expressed. City agrees, upon written request of Owner/Developer, to execute appropriate and recordable evidence of termination of this Agreement if City, in its sole and reasonable discretion, has determined that Owner/Developer has fully performed its obligations under this Agreement. 17. INVALID PROVISION: If any provision of this Agreement is held not valid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed to be excised from this Agreement and the invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions contained herein. 18. DUTY TO ACT REASONABLY: Unless otherwise expressly provided, each party shall act reasonably in giving any consent, approval, or taking any other action under this DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 6 OF 8 Agreement. 19. COOPERATION OF THE PARTIES: In the event of any legal or equitable action or other proceeding instituted by any third party (including a governmental entity or official) challenging the validity of any provision in this Agreement, the parties agree to cooperate in defending such action or proceeding. 20. FINAL AGREEMENT: This Agreement sets forth all promises, inducements, agreements, condition and understandings between Owner/Developer and City relative to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, agreements, conditions or understanding, either oral or written, express or implied, between Owner/Developer and City, other than as are stated herein. Except as herein otherwise provided, no subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto unless reduced to writing and signed by them or their successors in interest or their assigns, and pursuant, with respect to City, to a duly adopted ordinance or resolution of City. 20.1 No condition governing the uses and/or conditions governing the Property herein provided for can be modified or amended without the approval of the City Council after the City has conducted public hearing(s) in accordance with the notice provisions provided for a zoning designation and/or amendment in force at the time of the proposed amendment. 21. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall be effective on the date the Meridian City Council shall adopt the Findings and execution of the Agreement by the Mayor and City Clerk. \[end of text; signatures, acknowledgements, and Exhibits A, B and C follow\] DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 7 OF 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have herein executed this Development Agreement and made it effective as hereinabove provided. OWNER/DEVELOPER: East River Valley Street, LLC, an Idaho limited liability company By: ________________________ Perry Coles, Member CITY OF MERIDIAN ATTEST: By: By: Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson, City Clerk State of ______________________ County of ____________________ This record was acknowledged before me on _________, 2022 by Perry Coles, as Member of East River Valley Street, LLC. __________________________________ Signature of notary public (Stamp) My commission expires: ______________ State of Idaho County of Ada This record was acknowledged before me on _________, 2022 by Robert E. Simison and Chris Johnson, as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Meridian. __________________________________ Signature of notary public (Stamp) My commission expires: ______________ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – Copper Canary (H-2022-____) P AGE 8 OF 8 EXHIBIT “A” Legal Description of the Property EXHIBIT A PAGE 1 OF 1 EXHIBIT “B” Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Decision EXHIBIT B PAGE 1 OF __ EXHIBIT “C” Concept Site Plan EXHIBIT C PAGE 1 OF 1