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1170-Washington Street Financial Corp.CITY OF SANFORD AND WASHINGTON STREET FINANCIAL CORP. AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST 320 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT This MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (the "MOK) is entered into this day of , 2007 by and between THE CITY OF SANFORD ( "City "), whose address is c/o Robert Yehl, City Manager, City of Sanford, City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771, and WASHINGTON STREET FINANCIAL CORP. AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST 320, whose address is 801 International Parkway, 5th Floor, Lake Mary, Florida 32746 (the "Trust "). The City and the Trust are referred to herein as the "parties." WHEREAS, the City of Sanford instituted foreclosure proceedings against owners of condominium units formerly known as Ridgewood Villas for liens and municipal assessments against 41 parcels and open space parcel more particularly described in attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sanford authorized the negotiation and potential settlement of such proceedings with the Trust; and WHEREAS, the Trust seeks to acquire the interests of the City in acquired parcels and in the pending foreclosure proceedings and parcels subject to conveyance to the City by Seminole County pursuant to Section 197.592, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Trust seeks to satisfy the liens of all parcels in which they currently have an interest; and WHEREAS, the City believes it to be in the best interest of its citizens and deems 17 the settlement to be for the public good and believes its actions are in the interest of the health, safety, welfare and economic benefit of its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, and for the other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by execution of this MOA, the parties agree and understand as follows: (1) The above recitals are true and correct and form a material part of this MOA upon which the parties have relied. (2) At the closing, upon receipt of an acceptable quit claim deed, assignment of liens, and satisfaction of liens, the Trust shall remit to the City in certified funds the amount of $300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents) for the purchase and acquisition of any and all interests held by the City and acquired by the City from Seminole County in the property formerly known as Ridgewood Villas Condominiums, located at 2580 Ridgewood Ave, Sanford, Seminole, Florida, inventoried as follows: City - 05 Seminole County - 17 Consolidated Foreclosure - 14 Trust (Tax Deed) - 24 The receipt of deeds and the conveyance of title to the parcels and open space now owned by Seminole County are an express condition precedent to the Trust's obligation to close. The City shall not seek to obtain any awards of damages, attorneys' fees, costs, expenses or any other sums against any of the former owners of the Ridgewood Villas Condominium or any defendants in any of the foreclosure actions. 2 (3) The Trust shall continue foreclosure proceedings on any and all units that are not directly conveyed by the City and, in the alternative, shall be obliged to use its best efforts to negotiate and acquire any and all outstanding units by direct purchase from individual owners. (4) The Trust shall adhere to all current zoning restrictions in the development of said property formerly known as Ridgewood Villas. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as requiring the Trust to maintain all current zoning restrictions or as prohibiting the Trust from subsequently attempting to change the zoning classifications or zoning restrictions on the Property. (5) The City shall convey to the Trust the total of 22 properties (parcels owned by the City and the parcels obtained by the City from the County) and any interest in open space to the Trust as referenced in Paragraph 2 hereof. (6) At closing, the City shall execute and deliver assignments of liens acceptable to the Trust and its counsel and shall join in motions to substitute party plaintiff in each foreclosure action. At closing, the City shall execute and deliver satisfaction of liens acceptable to the Trust and its counsel on all parcels and property interests which have been acquired by the Trust and further agrees to satisfy any municipal liens necessary for the Trust to obtain clear title on all of the properties in Ridgewood Villas in the future. The City shall further authorize the City Attorney to provide all necessary litigation documents to the Trust and shall authorize the City Attorney to assign all interests in said liens to the Trust and 3 satisfy the liens of all parcels whose property interests have been acquired by the Trust and cooperation with the Trust to ensure that the objectives of the MOA are fully satisfied. (7) Written Modification. This Agreement contains the final and entire understanding between the parties hereto and neither they nor their agents shall be bound by any terms, conditions or representations not herein contained in writing. This Agreement may not be modified or changed orally, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any such change is sought. (8) Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In the event of litigation arising from the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation, including any appeals, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees. (9) Cooperation. The parties agree to cooperate and execute any documents after closing which are required to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. (10) Severability. In case one more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. (11) Joint Drafting. This Agreement shall be construed as if the parties jointly participated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement. (12) Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings between the parties hereto. This Agreement shall 4 not be changed or terminated orally and no attempt to change, terminate or waive any of the provisions hereof shall be binding unless in writing and signed by all parties hereto. (13) Sovereign Immunity. The City is protected by sovereign immunity. The Trust shall indemnify, defend and save the City harmless, to the extent and Vts of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, from and against all claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, penalties, fines, charges, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, costs and expenses for the defense thereof, arising out of the conduct or actions by the Trust with respect to third parties after the execution of this Agreement, whether such claims arise in contract or tort. Should claim be brought against the City or the City be made a party to any action as a result of any conduct or actions of the Trust with respect to third parties after the execution of this Agreement, then the Trust shall reimburse the City for all attorney's fees, costs and expenses incurred by the City in connection with the claim or action. (14) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, and their heirs, successors and assigns. (15) Applicable Law. The laws of Florida shall govern this Agreement. Venue for any claim arising from this Agreement shall be in Seminole County, Florida. (16) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement shall become effective upon the date the last of the parties' execution of said Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, by duly authorized officers or agents, have each set their respective hands, and seals the dates as set forth below. Witnesses: TRUSTEE: WASHINGTON STREET FINANCIAL CORP. AS TRUSTEE OF 14 r'-aj V �a jvr1 IC Printed Name Q J S nature uAwl Ti loJ6�IX15 Printed Name Printed Name pf'25 f JE''' �- _ ci Fc Title �&/Q - 7 Date STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF SEMINOLE ) The foregoing instr e t was acknowledged before a this day of 2007, by �f �� /��(�� e- , as sljw" for, W S q INGTON STREET FINANCIAL CORP. AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST 320, who is [ ] personally known to me or who [ ] produced �e'r yF,e C' FA� Eff as identification. (Notary Seal) JUANITA HAWKINS a o, *: MY COMMISSION # DD 199641 EXP ru Notary Public rwriters t �tary Public - State of Florida Printed Name ATTEST. CITY: CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA 0 J net R. Dougherty, City' IeL rk STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF SEMINOLE ) Robert Yehl, i Manager The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this '/ day of n"I ll , 2007, by Robert Yehl as City Manager of the City of Sanford, Florida, who is V] personally known to me or [ ] who has produced his as identification. ` (Notary Seal) Notary Public — State of Florida d :1-1" 'o1:� 4, Stu? of Ro+ da exklues :,uip 25, 2008 At Printed N 7 n d ed ASntoF , +u�;?.;, Inc (800)451 -4654 7 CITY OF SANFORD AND WASHINGTON STREET FINANCIAL CORP. AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST 320 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT "EXHIBIT A" Unit 101, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 102, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 104, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 106, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 107, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 109, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 111, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 112, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 113, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 115, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 116, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 121, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Page 2 of 7 Unit 122, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 123, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 124, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 126, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 127, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 201, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Page 3 of 7 Unit 202, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 203, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 204, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 205, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 206, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 207, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Page 4 of 7 Unit 208, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 209, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 210, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 212, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 214, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 215, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Page 5 of 7 Unit 216, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 219, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 221, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 222, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 223, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 224, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Page 6 of 7 Unit 225, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 226, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 227, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 229, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Unit 108, RIDGEWOOD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 3169, page 268, and any amendments and exhibits thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto in accordance with and subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, terms and other provisions of said Declaration of Condominium, as recorded in the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida. Page 7 of 7