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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-158CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 16-158 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AND DISPENSING WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW BY PLANNING COMMISSION OF DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY WHEREAS, the City is proposing to acquire certain property ("Property') legally described as: That part of the North Half of Section 12, Township 114 North, Range 21 West, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the center of said Section 12; thence on an assumed bearing South 89 degrees 11 minutes 17 seconds East, along the south line of the North Half of said Section 12, a distance of 117.29 feet; thence North 34 degrees 48 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 311.76 feet to the southwesterly right-of-way line of Minnesota State Highway No. 50; thence northwesterly, along said southwesterly right-of-way line, on a non-tangential curve concave to the southwest, having a radius of 1379.43 feet, a central angle of 5 degrees 37 minutes 27 seconds, a chord bearing of North 44 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds West, a distance of 135.40 feet to the southeasterly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 35; thence southwesterly along said southeasterly right-of-way line on a non-tangential curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 446.10 feet, a central angle of 0 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds, a chord bearing of South 34 degrees 26 minutes 24 seconds West, a distance of 7.74 feet; thence South 34 degrees 56 minutes 13 seconds West, tangent to the last described curve and along said southeasterly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 35, a distance of 419.59 feet to the south line of said North Half of Section 12; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 17 seconds East along said south line, a distance of 44.16 feet to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, Burger King Corporation and the City have negotiated terms for the acquisition of the Property as provided in the proposed purchase agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A" ("Purchase Agreement"); WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 462.356, subd. 2 requires that the Planning Commission review the City's proposed acquisitions and dispositions of property, and; WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 462.356, subd. 2 provides for an exception from the Planning Commission review requirement upon 2/3 vote of the City Council dispensing with the requirement and finding that the acquisition or disposal of the property has no relationship to the comprehensive municipal plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville that: 1. The Purchase Agreement is hereby approved. 2. The acquisition of the Property under the Purchase Agreement has no relationship to the comprehensive municipal plan. 3. Review by the Planning Commission of the acquisition of the Property is hereby dispensed with, the proposed transaction is hereby approved, and the City Administrator is authorized and directed to execute the Purchase Agreement and Addendums and all documents necessary to complete the transaction. ADOPTED this 21st day of November, 2016, by a 2/3 vote of the City Council of the City of Lakeville CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: Matt Little, Mayor ATTEST: —4 1�&- Charlene Friedges, City Cler CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE THIS CONTRACT (the "Contract") is made this L day of , 2016, between BURGER KING CORPORATION ("Seller"), a Florida corporation, w ose address is 5505 Blue Lagoon Drive, P. O. Box 020783, Miami, Florida 33102-0783, and CITY OF LAKEVILLE ("Purchaser"), whose address is 20195 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. 1. Sale of Real Property. Seller agrees to sell and Purchaser agrees to buy that certain parcel of real properly located at 17395 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, MN together with the building(s), and improvement(s) located thereon, if any, situated, lying and being in Dakota County, State of Minnesota and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "Property"), commonly known to Seller as BK No. 4438. 2. Purchase Price. Purchaser agrees to purchase the Property for the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($700,000.00) (the "Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price is to be paid as follows: 2.1 Deposit. Concurrently with the execution of this Contract by Purchaser, Purchaser has delivered to the Title Company (as hereinafter defined) as escrow agent a check in the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00), representing a deposit towards the Purchase Price (the 'Deposit"). if the check does not represent immediately available funds by the end of business the day which is five (5) business days after the Effective Date (defined below), Seller shall have the right to terminate this Contract without recourse to Purchaser and both parties shall be released from any further obligations hereunder. The Deposit shall be held by the Title Company, and shall be considered as a portion of the Purchase Price. 2.2 Balance Payable. Purchaser shall pay the balance of the Purchase Price (adjusted for prorations in accordance with this Contract) to Seller on the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined) by Federal Reserve wire transfer in accordance with Seller's written instructions. 3. Title to the ProRerty Seller represents title to the Property to be insurable and agrees to convey title to the Property by Limited Warranty Deed (the "Deed"), subject to all taxes not yet due and payable, all restrictions, conditions, reservations, limitations of record, and easements of record and in place, current zoning, and any condition which a physical inspection of the Property and an accurate and complete survey of the Property would disclose (collectively, the "Permitted Exceptions"). 4. Inspection Period. 4.1 Time Period; &ht to Terminate. Purchaser shall have the right, which may be exercised at any time from and after the "Effective Date" (as herein defined), to that date which is sixty (60) days after the Effective Date (the "Inspection Period"), to conduct such investigations, at Purchaser's sole cost and expense, with respect to the Property as Purchaser deems appropriate to evaluate the suitability of the Property for Purchaser's intended use ("Purchaser's Inspection"), including the right to survey and inspect the Property. Seller 1890900 acknowledges that Purchaser and Purchaser's agents shall have access to the Property without charge and at reasonable times for the purpose of Purchaser's Inspection, which may include, but is not limited to environmental studies and appropriate soil borings; Rrovide that Purchaser shall not bore or drill any holes in the soil or any improvement located on the Property without Seller's prior written consent. Seller's failure to provide consent to soil borings shall be a basis by Purchaser to terminate this Contract and to retain the Deposit, less one-half of any escrow fee. Within ten (10) business days ofthe execution of this Contract, to the extent in Seller's possession, Seller agrees to provide Purchaser with copies of any surveys of the Property. 4.2 No Warranties. Except as otherwise provide in Paragraph 8, Seller does not warrant, either expressly or impliedly, the condition or fitness of the Property, including the building(s), fixture(s) or improvement(s), if any, to be conveyed hereunder, or any use as to which any of the foregoing may be put. Any such express or implied warranty is hereby expressly disclaimed and negated. Purchaser further acknowledges that except as otherwise provided under Paragraph 8: (i) neither Seller, nor any officer, director, shareholder, employee, agent, attorney, broker or other representative of Seller, has made any representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever, either express or implied, with respect to the Property; and (ii) Purchaser is not relying on any representation, warranty or other statement or covenant, express or implied, of Seller or any officer, director, shareholder, employee, agent, attorney, broker or other representative of Seller, with respect to the Property or any component thereof, regarding: Seller's occupancy, use, maintenance, ownership and operation thereof and the physical and structural condition and state of repair thereof; the adequacy or fitness thereof for any contemplated use or purpose; the location thereof and the ability to obtain access thereto; compliance with applicable local, municipal, regional, state, federal or other statutes, laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, rules or requirements, including, without limitation, any of same relating to leasing, zoning, subdivision, planning, land use, building, fire, safety, health, environmental, hazardous waste, hazardous or toxic substances or other injurious materials; the use or existence or prior use or existence of any hazardous waste, hazardous or toxic substances or other injurious materials on, under or above the Property, or the migration of such materials and substances to or from the Property. 4.3 AS IS. Purchaser acknowledges that it is acquiring the Property "AS IS" without any, warranties or representations except as otherwise provided herein. Purchaser represents that it is knowledgeable in real estate matters. The provisions of this Paragraph 4.3 shall survive closing or termination of this Contract. 4.4 Indemnification. Purchaser shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless from and against any damage to the Property or any claims or liens against Seller and/or the Property caused by or arising from Purchaser's Inspection, excepting, however, that Seller shall not be indemnified, saved, defended or kept free and harmless from any loss or liability resulting from its own negligence or the negligence of the Seller's contractors, employees or agents. The provisions of this Paragraph 4.4 shall survive closing or termination of this Contract. 5. Condemnation or Casualty. If, prior to closing, any part of the Property is condemned or appropriated by a public authority or any party exercising the right of eminent domain and/or if the building(s), fixture(s) and/or improvement(s) on the Property, if any, shall be destroyed, then this Contract, at the election of either Purchaser or Seller, may be terminated by OA 1890900 written notice to the other party, and the Deposit paid by Purchaser shall be returned, less any escrow fee, and neither party shall have any obligations to the other except as to those obligations which specifically survive termination. Should the parties elect not to terminate this Contract, the Purchase Price shall be reduced by the amount of any compensation received by Seller. 6. Title Examination. Purchaser shall within fifteen (15) days from the Effective Date (the "Title Examination Period") obtain a commitment for an ALTA Owner's Form title insurance policy (the "Commitment") issued by Dakota County Abstract and Title ("Title Company") and examine title to the Property at Purchaser's sole cost and -expense. Purchaser shall have fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Commitment to deliver to Seller written objections to title based on marketability of the Property ("Objections"). Seller, upon receipt of written notification of such defect, shall have the right, but not the obligation to: (i) satisfy, release or cure same at any time prior to or concurrently with, the Closing; (ii) cause such defect to be removed from Purchaser's title insurance commitment or affirmatively insured against by Purchaser's title. insurance company; or (iii) if such defect is a liquidated claim or judgment, Seller may cause such claim or judgment to be removed from the Property to a surety bond or other security, all at Seller's sole option and expense. If Seller fails to or is unable to have such Objections removed prior to Closing, Purchaser may, at its sole election, do any of the following: (i) accept title to the Property in its existing condition without adjustment or abatement in the Purchase Price; or (ii) Purchaser may terminate this Contract, whereupon both parties shall be released from further performance hereunder, except as to those obligations which specifically survive termination, and the Deposit, less any escrow fee, shall be returned to Purchaser. Purchaser shall not have the right to object to title or to terminate this Contract by reason of any defect which is caused by Purchaser or any party claiming by, through or under Purchaser. 7. Closing. Closing (the "Closing") shall take place within fifteen (15) days following the expiration of the inspection Period specified in paragraph 4.1 hereof (such date, or any date to which such date may be extended pursuant to other provisions of this Contract, is the '}Closing Date"). The Closing shall take place at the offices of the Title Company and shall be through an escrow. The parties agree to execute such escrow instructions as may be appropriate to enable the Title Company to comply with the terms of this Contract. At Closing, Seller and Purchaser shall disclose their Social Security Numbers or Federal Tax Identification Numbers for the purpose of completing state and federal tax forms. Any closing or escrow fees charged by the Title Company shall be divided equally between the parties and paid at Closing. 8. Seller's Representations and Warranties. Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser as follows: 8.1 Authorizations. That Seller has the requisite power and authority to enter into this Contract and the closing documents relating thereto to be signed by it; that the execution, delivery and performance by Seller of such documents does not conflict with or result in violation of any judgment, order or decree of any court to which Seller is a party; such documents are valid and binding obligations of Seller. 8.2 Claims. At Closing, there will be no existing claims, actions, suits or other proceedings pending, or to the actual knowledge of Seller, threatened by any governmental 1890900 department or agency, or any other corporation, partnership or entity or person whomsoever against Seller or the Property, which in any manner or to any extent may detrimentally affect the Property or Purchaser's right, title or interest in and to any part or all of the Property after Closing. 8.3 Tenants. Other than Seller, there are no other tenants or occupants of the Property. 8.4 Outstanding Agreements. On the date of Closing there will be no (i) outstanding leases or occupancy agreements, or (ii) outstanding contracts made by Seller for any improvements to the Property which have not been fully paid for or for which Seller shall not have made arrangements to pay off at Closing, or that will affect the Property or be binding upon Purchaser or upon the Property subsequent to Closing without Purchaser's written consent; and Seller shall cause to be discharged all mechanic's or materialmen's liens arising from any labor or materials furnished to the Property that were made at the request of Seller, its agents, or contractors, prior to the Closing. 8.5 FIRPTA. Seller is not a foreign person; as such term is defined in Section 1445(f) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and shall deliver an affidavit to that effect at closing, which shall be in form and substance sufficient to comply with the Internal Revenue Code. 8.6 Wells. It is unknown to the Seller whether there are any wells on the Property. In the event the Purchaser determines, as part of the Purchaser's Inspection of the Property, that there is a well on the Property that must be sealed, then the Purchaser shall be responsible for the cost of sealing the well. 8.7 Individual Sewage Treatment Systems. Solely for purposes of satisfying the requirements of Minn. Stat. § l 15.55, Seller certifies that, to Seller's actual knowledge, there is no "individual sewage treatment system" (within the meaning of that statute) on or serving the Property, and that, to Seller's actual knowledge, sewage generated on the Property goes to a facility permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. In the event the Purchaser determines, as part of the Purchaser's Inspection of the Property, that there is a subsurface sewage treatment system on the Property and Purchaser does not elect to terminate the Contract prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period, then the Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs relating to bringing the system into compliance with the subsurface sewage treatment system rules. 9. Purchaser's Representations and Warranties. Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller as follows: 9.1 Authorization. Purchaser has the full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform the terms and conditions of this Contract and has taken all necessary action to do so, that the execution, delivery and performance by Purchaser of such documents does not conflict with or result in violation of any judgment, order or decree of any court to which Purchaser is a party; such documents are valid and binding obligations of Purchaser. 9.2 No Violation. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this 4 1890900 Contract will not result in any violation of any contractual provision to which the Purchaser is a party or otherwise is or may be bound. 9.3 Ability to Perform. Purchaser represents and warrants that Purchaser has the financial ability to perform the terms and conditions of this Contract and, specifically, to pay the Purchase Price, subject to the proration herein described, on the date of Closing. 10. Closing Costs, Proration's and Credits. 10.1 Transfer Taxes; Title Insurance and Closing Fees. All municipal, county, state and federal transfer taxes, including documentary stamps (if .any) and surtaxes (if any) on the Deed shall be paid by Seller. The cost of recording the Deed, shall be paid by Purchaser at the time of closing. Purchaser shall pay the cost of abstracting and the title insurance cost and risk premium for the owner's title insurance policy as described in Paragraph 6 of this Contract. Seller shall pay for the cost of recording any curative title instruments that Seller has agreed to provide pursuant to Paragraph 6 of this Contract. 10.2 Property Taxes and Assessments. Real estate and personal property taxes for the current year shall be prorated as of midnight preceding the Closing Date. Real estate and property taxes shall be prorated based on amounts for the current year, unless, for any reason, the amounts for the current year are unknown, in which event real estate and personal property taxes shall be prorated based on tax amounts for the prior year, with maximum early payment discount taken. Seller shall pay current installments of all certified assessments as of midnight preceding the Closing Date. Purchaser shall assume installments of all certified assessments as of and subsequent to the Closing Date. Purchaser shall assume all pending assessments which represent work which is actually in progress or completed on the Closing Date, but which have not yet been certified as an assessment. Purchaser will assume all pending assessments representing improvements which have not as yet commenced at Closing. 10.3 Municipal Services. All waste and garbage charges, if any, and all other similar charges shall be prorated as of midnight preceding the Closing Date. Meters for water, sewer, electric and other utility services will be read on the day preceding the Closing Date. 11. Seller's Obligations at Closing. On or prior to the date of Closing, Seller shall: 11.1 Execute, acknowledge and deliver to Purchaser, via delivery in escrow to the Title Company, the Deed to the Property conveying to Purchaser fee simple title to the Property subject only to the Permitted Exceptions. 11.2 Execute and/or deliver to Purchaser, via delivery in escrow to the Title Company, such other documents as may be required by this Contract or as may be reasonably required by Title Company, including well disclosures and sewage treatment system disclosures, if applicable. 1890903 11.3 Deliver to Purchaser, via delivery in escrow to the Title Company, a standard form affidavit by the Seller indicating that on the date of Closing there are no outstanding, unsatisfied judgments, tax liens or bankruptcies against or involving Seller or the Property; that there has been no skill, labor or material furnished to the Property for which payment has not been made or for which mechanic's liens could be filed; and that there are no other unrecorded interests in the Property. 11.4 Deliver to Purchaser, via delivery in escrow to the Title Company, a "bring - down" certificate, certifying that all of the representations made by Seller in this Contract remain true as of the date of Closing, subject to exceptions or events occurring subsequent to this Contract that are acceptable to Purchaser. 12. Purchaser's Obligations at Closing. At Closing and subject to the terms, conditions, and provisions hereof and the performance by Seller of its obligations as set forth above, Purchaser shall: 12.1 Deliver to Seller, via delivery in escrow to the Title Company, by wire transfer the Purchase Price, less any adjustments. 12.2 Execute and/or deliver to Seiler, via delivery in escrow to the Title Company, such other documents as may be required by this Contract or as may be reasonably required by Title Company. 13. Default. In the event either party defaults under the terms and conditions of this Contract, whereby the other has a right of termination, the party not in default shall provide the defaulting party with written notice of the grounds for declaring default. The defaulting party shall have five (S) days after receipt of notice of default to cure the default. If the default has not been cured within the prescribed period of time, the party not in default may terminate this Contract. In the event this Contract is terminated as aforesaid and if Seller is the defaulting party, the parties have agreed that Purchaser shall be entitled, as Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy, to the return of its Deposit. In no event shall Purchaser have a right to recover damages for Seller's breach of its obligations hereunder. In the event Purchaser is the defaulting party, the parties have agreed that the Deposit may be retained by Seiler as agreed upon liquidated damages, which shall be Seller's sole remedy for Purchaser's default, and thereafter neither Purchaser nor Seller shall have any further obligation or liability hereunder or in connection herewith. This provision for liquidated and agreed upon damages contained herein is a bona fide provision as such and it is not a penalty, the parties understanding that by reason of Seller binding itself to the sale of the Property, and withdrawing it from the market, that Seller will have sustained a damage if Purchaser defaults, which will be substantial but which will be difficult, if not incapable of determination with mathematical precision, and therefore, as aforesaid, the provision for liquidated and agreed upon damages has been incorporated in this Contract as a bona fide provision beneficial to both parties. Neither parry shall have the right to specific performance. 14. No�hWes. 14.1 All notices or other communications required or permitted under this Contract must be given in writing, as follows: (i) by actual delivery of the notice into the hands of 6 189Q90v3 the party specified hereunder, in which case such notice will be deemed given on the date of delivery or the date delivery is rejected by the recipient; (ii) by Federal Express, UPS, DHL, or any similar overnight carrier, in which case such notice will be deemed given on the date of delivery or the date delivery is rejected by the recipient; or (iii) by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in a postage prepaid envelope, in which case such notice shall be deemed given upon receipt. 14.2 All notices concerning this Contract must be addressed as follows, or in each case to such other address as either parry may from time to time designate by giving written notice thereof to the other party: Seller: BURGER KING CORPORATION 5505 Blue Lagoon Drive Miami, Florida 33126 Attention: General Counsel - Real Estate Law Department c/o Jeff Grill, Esq. with a copy to: P.O. Box 020783 General Mail Facility Miami, Florida 33102-0783 Attention: General Counsel - Real Estate Law Department Purchaser: CITY OF LAKEVILLE 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 c/o City Administrator with a copy to: Andrea McDowell Poehler Campbell Knutson, Professional Association Grand Oak Office Center I 860 Blue Gentian Road, Suite 290 Eagan, Minnesota 55121 15. Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Purchaser at the time Seller receives the Purchase Price (adjusted for prorations in accordance with this Contract) in immediately available funds. 16. tisk of Loss. Risk of loss to the building(s), fixture(s) and improvement(s), if any, located upon the Property shall remain with Seller prior to Closing. 17. Waiver; Prior Aareements; Successors and Assiens. No term or condition of this Contract will be deemed to have been waived or amended unless expressed in writing and the 7 18909003 waiver of any such condition or the breach of any term will not be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other term or condition. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, which incorporates all prior written and/or oral understandings. This Contract shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successor or assigns. 18. Purchaser's Contingencies. The obligation of Purchaser to close under this Contract is expressly contingent upon the following. 18.1 Purchaser shall be satisfied with the results of any Purchaser Inspection conducted by Purchaser on the Property prior to the termination of the Inspection Period, provided this contingency shall be deemed waived unless Purchaser shall have given written notice to Seller no later than the last day of the Inspection Period that Purchaser has elected to terminate the Contract pursuant to this contingency. 18.2 Purchaser obtaining proceeds from the Metropolitan Council Right -of -Way Acquisition Loan Fund to fund the Purchase Price, in addition to attorney fees and administrative expenses incurred by Purchaser on or before the expiration of the Inspection Period, which serves to secure Purchaser's funding of the purchase described herein, provided this contingency shall be deemed waived unless Purchaser shall have given written notice to Seller no later than the last day of the Inspection Period that Purchaser has elected to terminate the Contract pursuant to this contingency. If the contingencies set forth herein have not been satisfied or waived by Purchaser by the expiration of the Inspection Period, then Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to Seller no later than the last day of the Inspection Period. The contingencies set forth in this paragraph are for the sole and exclusive benefit of Purchaser, and Purchaser shall have the right to waive the contingencies by giving notice to Seller, provided Purchaser abides by the time requirements set forth above. Upon receipt by Seller of such notice and accompanying documentation in accordance with the foregoing prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period, this Contract shall terminate, except as to those provisions which specifically survive termination, the Deposit, less one-half (1/2) of any escrow fee, shall be returned to Purchaser, and the parties shall be released from any further obligations hereunder, except as to those obligations which expressly survive termination of this Contract. In the event such notice of termination is not timely given by the expiration of the Inspection Period, the foregoing contingencies shall be deemed waived and satisfied in full. 19. Assiznment. This Contract shall not be assigned by Purchaser without the express written consent of Seller first had and obtained. 20. Brokers. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there are no brokers involved in this transaction. Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold Purchaser harmless from any claims for fees or commissions made upon Purchaser by any broker representing Seller if other than the broker disclosed herein. Purchaser shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from any claims for fees and/or commissions made upon Seller by any broker representing Purchaser if other than the broker disclosed herein. The provisions of this Paragraph 20 shall survive Closing or termination of this Contract - 8 1890900 21. Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained in this Contract or in the activities contemplated hereby shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venture, trust, tenants in common or any other relationship between the parties hereto, other than separate and distinct entities dealing at arm's length as Seller and Purchaser, respectively, for their own separate interests and benefit. 22. Like -Kind Exchanges. In connection with this transaction, the parties agree to cooperate in effecting IRC 1031 tax free exchanges (by Seller or Purchaser, or both) provided that there is no assumption of additional liability and no delay in the Closing of this transaction. Such cooperation may include the execution of an assignment of this Contract to an exchange facilitator and any other documents reasonably requested. 23. Headings. All descriptive headings of sections and paragraphs in this Contract are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof. 24. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of each provision hereof. Failure of either party to close the transaction on the date of Closing, without default on the part of the other, shall be considered a default in this Contract. 25. Effectiveness of Agreement. This Contract shall be made and effective as of the date that the last of Purchaser and Seller to execute this Contract shall have done so ("Effective Date"). 26. Attorneys' Fees. The prevailing party in a suit to enforce the terms of this Contract shall be entitled to reimbursement from the losing party of all costs associated with such suit, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and paralegal fees through appellate proceedings. 27. Survival. Except as expressly set forth herein, no warranties, representations, covenants, obligations or other agreements contained in this Contract shall survive the Closing. 28. Construction. Should any provision of this Contract require judicial interpretation, it is agreed that the Court interpreting or construing the same shall not construe this Contract against one party more strictly by reason of any rule of interpretation which relates to the source of preparation of a document, it being agreed that the agents of all parties have participated in the preparation of this Contract and that legal counsel was consulted by each party prior to its execution hereof. 29. Exclusivity of Agreement. This Contract is made for the sole protection of Purchaser and Seller, and no other person shall have any benefit or right of action hereunder. 30. No Recording. Purchaser shall not record this Contract in the Public Records, and upon any such recording, Purchaser's rights and interests hereunder (including any right Purchaser may have to the return of the Deposit) shall automatically terminate, without further notice to or action of any party. 9 MOM 31 . Internal Revenue Code. Purchaser and Seller agree to cooperate with each other to insure compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, regarding the filing of an information return and providing of a statement to the Seller with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Contract. 32. Governing Law/Jurisdiction. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the district court in and for Dakota County, shall be the exclusive venue and proper forum in which to adjudicate any case or controversy arising, either directly or indirectly, under or in connection with this Contract or related documentation and any other agreement between the parties, and the parties further agree that in the event of litigation arising out of or in connection with this Contract or related documentation or any other agreement between the parties in these courts, they will not contest or challenge the jurisdiction or venue of these courts. 33. Time Periods. If any time period prescribed in the Contract ends on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, such time period shall be extended to 5:00 p.m. E.S.T. of the next full day upon which national banks are open in the State of Florida. 34. Representations, Warranties and Covenants with respect to the USA Patriot Act. Purchaser and Seller hereby represent and warrant, each to the other, that neither of them, nor to their knowledge, any of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members or associates, and no other direct or indirect holder of any equity interest in Purchaser or Seller, is an entity or person: (i) that is listed in the Annex to, or is otherwise subject to, the provisions of United States Presidential Executive Order 13224 issued on September 24, 2001 (the "Executive Order"); (ii) whose name appears on the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control's ("OFAC") most current list of "Specifically Designated National and Blocked Persons" (which list may be published from time to time in various mediums including, but not limited to, the OFAC website, www.treas.gov/ofac); (iii) who commits, threatens to commit or supports "terrorism" (as such term is defined in the Executive Order); or (iv) who is otherwise affiliated with any entity or person listed above. 35. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same document. Facsimile and/or electronic counterpart copies of this Contract shall be considered for all purposes, including delivery, as originals. (SIGNATURES ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE) 10 1890900 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller has executed this Contract the , 2016. day of BURGER KING CORPORATION, a IN YVITNESS WHEREOF, Purchaser has executed this Contract the day of 2016. CITY OF LAKEVILLE By: M Little, Mayor By: Charlene Frideges, City 11 1890900 That part of the North Half of Section 12, Township 114 North, Range 21 West, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the center of said Section 12; thence on an assumed bearing South 89 degrees 11 minutes 17 seconds East, along the south line of the North Half of said Section 12, a distance of 117.29 feet; thence North 34 degrees 48 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 311.76 feet to the southwesterly right-of-way line of Minnesota State Highway No. 50; thence northwesterly, along said southwesterly right-of-way line, on a non-tangential curve concave to the southwest, having a radius of 1379.43 feet, a central angle of 5 degrees 37 minutes 27 seconds, a chord bearing ofNorth 44 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds West, a distance of 135.40 feet to the southeasterly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 35; thence southwesterly along said southeasterly right-of-way line on a non-tangential curve, concave to the northwest, having a radius of 446.10 feet, a central angle of 0 degrees 59 minutes 37 seconds, a chord bearing of South 34 degrees 26 minutes 24 seconds West, a distance of 7.74 feet; thence South 34 degrees 56 minutes 13 seconds West, tangent to the last described curve and along said southeasterly right- of-way line of Interstate Highway 35, a distance of 419.59 feet to the south line of said North Half of Section 12; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 17 seconds East along said south line, a distance of 44.16 feet to the point of beginning. 12 189090v3