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ST ATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In The Matter of Purchasing a
Conservation Easement on the
Filinriver Farm in Chimacum,
Washington and Designating
Persons with Authority to
Sign Documents
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-09
WHEREAS, the Finnriver Farm Project was approved for Conservation Futures
funding in the amount $203,500 on June 16,2008 to acquire a Conservation Easement on
this 33-acre farm, Assessor Parcel Numbers 901 263018; 901263021; 901 274 002; 901
263 020; and,
WHEREAS, an application to the Recreation and Conservation Office's (RCO)
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Farmland Preservation Account, in
partnership with the Jefferson Land Trust, was approved on July 21,2008 to provide
additional funding towards the acquisition ofthe conservation easement; and,
WHEREAS, on June 1,2009, the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners
signed the Certification of Sponsor Match required by the RCO prior to final
determination of grant awards; and,
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2009 an agreement with the RCO, #08-1153A, to
provide $203,500 to complete the project was approved; and,
WHEREAS, a professional services agreement with the Jefferson Land Trust to
perform project services was approved on October 26,2009; and,
WHEREAS, the conservation easement document was reviewed by the Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney on December I, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, an Assignment of Rights to execute an option to purchase the
conservation easement was previously approved on December 14,2009; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County's Conservation Futures funds allocated
for this project be placed in escrow at First American Title in Port Townsend on or before
December 22, 2009 in time for closing to occur as scheduled; and,
WHEREAS, while it is the Board of County Commissioners that have the
authority to bind the County in any contract or purchase where County funds will be
exchanged for items of value such as real or personal property, they are also empowered
to grant to their employees, agents or representatives authority to execute (sign)
documents that might be required by third-parties (such as title companies) in order to
implement and complete such contracts or purchases.
RESOLUTION NO. 79~09 Purchasing a Conservation Easement on the Finnriver Farm in Chimacum,
Washington and Designating Persons with Authority to Sign Documents
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED, by the Board of County Commissioners
of Jefferson County that:
1. The Auditor's Office issue a warrant for Conservation Futures funds in the
amount of $187,892.00 to be placed in escrow with First American Title
Companv on or before Tuesday, December 22, 2009.
2. Water Quality Division staffTami Pokorny, as primary, and Neil Harrington,
as alternate, be granted the authority to execute all closing and baseline
documents that might be required by third parties in order to undertake and
complete the project identified above.
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APPROVED this Ii( day of1tJ{J(~A, 2009 in Port Townsend,
W a~Jti!igton.
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D NAME & ADDRESS Jefferson Land Trust and Jefferson Countv
OF BORROWER: 1033 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend. viA 98368
E. NAME & ADDRESS Keith L Kisler, Crystie Kisler and Finn River LLC
OF SELLER: 62 Barn Swallow Road. Chimacum. WA 98325-7719
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G. PROPERTYLOCATlON: 62 Bam Swallow Road Chimacum, WA98325-77t9
H SETTLEMENT AGENT: First American Title Of Jefferson COllnty
PLACE OF SETTLEMENT: 2424 South Park Avenue. PO Box 598. Port To~nsend, W A 98368 (360) 385.1322
SETTLEMENT DATE' 12131/2009 Estimated DISBURSEMENT DATE' 12/31/2009
J. Summarv of Borrower's Transaction K. Summarv of Seller's Transaction
100. Gross Amount Due From Bornn'\o'er: 400. Gross Amount Due To Seller:
101 Con~salesprice 375000.00 401 Contra.ctsalesprice 375000.00
102 Personal property 402 PersonaJproperty
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SELLER'S AND/OR BORROWER'S STATEMENT
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I have carefully re"'lewed the HUD-I Settlement Statement and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is a true and accurate statement of all receipts and
disbursements made on my account Of by me in tbis tran~tion.. I further certify that 1 have received a copy of the Hl..1D-l Settlement Statement
Borrowers/Purchasers
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CrystieKisler
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Finn River LLC
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Exhibit "A" Attached Hereto
The HUD-l Settlement Statement which 1 have prepared is a true and accurate account afmis transaction. I have caused or \vill cause the funds to be
disbursed in accordance "'1tb this slatement
Settlement Agent Date-
Renee L Widmer, First American Title Of Jefferson County
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JEFE-'ERSON LAND TRrST
Celebrating our 20th year
Helping the community preserve open space, working lands and habitat forever
1033 Lawrence Street, PortTownsend, W A 98368
360-379-9501 . office 360-379-9897 - fax
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ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
Subject to the terms and conditions contained in that certain Option Agreement for Purchase of
Conservation Easement dated March 11, 2009 (the "Option Agreement"), Jefferson Land Trust is the
holder of an option to purchase a conservation easement on real property owned by Finnriver LLC
and Keith and Crystie Kisler, commonly known as Finnriver Farm, as specifically described in the
Option Agreement.
Pursuant to the Option Agreement, Jefferson Land Trust does hereby assign all of its rights and
obligations under said agreement to Jefferson County and Jefferson County does hereby accept the
assignment of all such rights and obligations. Jefferson County shall hereafter be subject to all of the
terms and conditions of the Option Agreement.
This Assignment of Rights does not alter or modify any other agreement between Jefferson Land
Trust and Jefferson County regarding the transaction contemplated by the Option Agreement.
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Jefferson Land Trust is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit., tax-exempt, private corporation. Donations are deductible to the full extent of the law,
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MEMORANDUM OF OPTION
This Memorandum of Option, dated as of the ~ day of /Vla.,..; ( 2009 is
between FINNRIVER LLC and KEITH KISLER and CRYSTIE KISLER, husband and wife
("Seller") and JEFFERSON LAND TRUST ("Buyer").
1. Propertv. Seller has granted Buyer an option to purchase a conservation
easement restricting land uses and other activities on the real property described in Exhibit 1,
attached, pursuant to that certain Option Agreement For Purchase of Conservation Easement
between Buyer and Seller, effective as of March 1, 2009 (the "Option Agreement").
2. Purpose. This Memorandum of Option is for purposes of recordation and in no
way modifies the Option Agreement.
3. Expiration. The Option Agreement expires on or before one year following the
effective date of the Option Agreement unless specifically extended by the parties by
subsequent recorded memorandum of option agreement.
IN WITNESS of the foregoing provisions, the parties have signed this documer:tt below:
SELLER:
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QI]. this q ~ , day of JL1l1/r~ , 20~ before me personally appeared _
K~/-fr..- KJ ~ (e-r- . to me known to be the ---L.:Jt}./IIb,dI/ . of
FINNRIVER LLC, a Washingtonlimited liabilitycompany, and ackno'Medged the within and
foregoing instrument as the free and voluntary act and deed of said entity. for the uses and
purposes ther. entioned, and on_oilth stated that they are authorized to sign said instrument
by s d e 't.
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DOUGLAS G. MASON
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
JULY 15. 2012
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COUNTY OF ;![FFERSON )
On this q - day of /L1.t"PJ?:.i" , 2009, before me personally appeared
KEITH KISLER amd CRYSTIE KISLER, to me known to be the imdividuals who signed and
acknowledged the within and foregoing instrument as their free and VOluntary act and deed for
the us an ses therein mentioned. and on oath stated that they are authorized to sign
said i trum t b said entity.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
On this /~ 1i:: day of ~fl~ 2009, before me personally appeared""::hA .
JOANNE TYLER 81'11:1 J.' liE: <::19' ':lg~e known to be the Vice President ~~... "'- r!h..,r," 'VV'
respectively, of JEFFERSON LAND TRUST, a Washington nonprofit corporation, and they
acknowledged the within and foregoing instrument as the free and voluntary act and deed of
said corporatio f reuses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that they are
authorized sig ai instrument by the Board of Directors of said corporation.
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DOUGLAS G. MASON
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
JULY 15, 2012
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Exhibit 1
Legal Description
Parcel A:
That portion of the West one half ofthe Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North,
Range 1 West, W.M., Jefferson County, Washington, described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 26; thence, North 02003 '02" East, along the
Westerly line of said Section 26, a distance of 1565.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence
South 89014'58" East, a distance of 700.00 feet;
Thence, North 02003'02" East parallel to the West line of said Section 26, a distance of 127.70
feet more ore less to a point on the South line of the North 980.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter;
Thence, North 89035'51" West, a distance of 162.21 feet more or less to a point on the West line
of the East 775.00 feet of said West half of the Southwest Quarter;
Thence, North 01006'34" East, parallel with the East line of said West half of the Southwest
Quarter, a distance of330.03 feet to a point on the South line of the North 650.00 feet of said
West half of the Southwest quarter; thence North 89035'51" West along the South line of said
North 650.00 feet, a distance of 532.47 feet more or less to the West line of said Section 26;
Thence, South 02003'02" West along said West line of Section 26, a distance of 453.58 feet more
or less to the point of beginning
Together with that portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27,
Township 29 North, Range I West, W.M., described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thence, North 02003'02" East, along the
Easterly line of said Section 27, a distance of 1565 feet to the point of beginning;
Thence, North 89014'58" West, a distance of 72.03 feet to the Easterly margin ofan easement for
ingress, egress, and utilities, 60.00 feet in width, as recorded under Jefferson County Auditor's
File Number 247377 in Vol. 96, Pages 486 through 487;
Thence, North 02003'02" East, along said Easterly margin, a distance of 453.97 feet, more or less
to the South line of the North 650.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter;
thence, South 89"03' 15" East, along the South ofline of said North 650.00 feet, a distance of
72.03 feet to the East line of said Section 27;
Thence, South 02003'02" West, a distance of 453.72 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel B:
The North 400 feet, except the West 120.10 feet, of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W, M,
Parcel C:
The South 580.00 feet of the North 980.00 feet of the East 775.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter
of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range I West, W.M.;
TOGETIffiR WIlli: The South 250.00 feet of the North 650.00 feet lying Westerly of the East
775.00 feet and Easterly of the West 120.10 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W.M.; .
Parcel 0:
The West 120.10 feet of the North 400 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest QuarteT of
Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W.M.
Also the East 132 feet of the North 400 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 27, Township 29 North, Range I West, W.M.
All Situate in the County of Jefferson, State of Washington.
OPTION AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
By this Option Agreement ("Agreement") made effective this 1st day of March, 2009 (the
"Agreement Date") by and between FINNRIVER LLC, a Washington limited liability company,
and KEITH KISLER and CRYSTIE KISLER, husband and wife ("Seller"), and JEFFERSON
LAND TRUST, a Washington nonprofit corporation ("Buyer"), in consideration of the mutual
covenants and agreements herein contained and subject to the conditions set forth below,
Seller hereby grants to Buyer and the successors and assigns of Buyer the exclusive right and
option (the "Optian") to purchase a conservation easement (the "Conservation Easement")
restricting land uses within that certain real property located in Jefferson County, Washington,
and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"). The Conservation
Easement to be recorded at closing shall contain substantially the same rights, restrictions, terms,
and conditions as set forth in the appraisal prepared by John V. Halberg, MAl and Greg V.
Halberg, Halberg Pacific Appraisal Service, and reviewed by Vicki Adams, Terra Valuations
LLC.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Option Term. Seller agrees that the term of the Option shall commence on the
effective date of the Agreement and end at 5:00 pm on the date that is one year thereafter
("Option Term"). Buyer shall exercise its Option by written notice to Seller before the end of the
Option term.
2. Option Payment: Liauidated Damaaes.
A. Within three business days following execution of this Agreement, Buyer
shall pay to Seller the amount of $500.00 as consideration for the Option (the "Option
Payment"). The parties agree that the Option Payment shall be credited to Buyer as part of the
purchase price as more particularly described below.
B. In the event that: (1) the conditions precedent set forth in Paragraph 7
below shall have been satisfied or waived; (2) Seller shall have performed Seller's obligations
hereunder; and (3) Buyer shall be unable to or fail to perform its obligations hereunder, then
Seller shall be entitled to retain all sums paid by Buyer pursuant to Section 2.A as liquidated
damages. The retention of this amount by Seller shall be Seller's exclusive remedy for any
failure of Buyer to perform its obligations hereunder for any reason.
C. In the event that Seller shall default in Seller's obligation to cause the
conveyance of the Conservation Easement to Buyer in accordance with the terms hereof, and
provided that Buyer shall have performed its obligations and satisfied all conditions of Buyer to
Seller's obligations hereunder, Buyer shall be entitled to all remedies afforded Buyer at law or in
equity, including, without limitation, specific performance of this Agreement. In the event that
the conditions precedent set forth in this Agreement are not satisfied, Buyer, at its option, may
terminate this Agreement, at which time the total amount of the Option Payment shall be
refunded to Buyer and neither party shall have any further rights or liabilities.
3. Purchase Price. The total purchase price for the Conservation Easement, (which
shall include the Option Payment), shall be $375,000.00. Unless otherwise agreed in writing,
the purchase price shall be paid in cash at closing.
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4. Closina.
A. Date. Closing shall be held at the office of the Escrow Holder, as defined
below, on or before the 60th day which is a business day following the exercise of the Option,
or as soon thereafter as Seller has fully performed hereunder.
B. At closing, Seller shall execute and deliver a good and sufficient Grant
Deed of Conservation Easement, conveying good and insurable title to the Conservation
Easement, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances or exceptions, except such easements,
restrictions, and other exceptions of record as are approved or waived by Buyer pursuant to
Section 5.A. The proposed conveyance instrument and other necessary instruments are to be
submitted to legal counsel no less than 15 days prior to closing
5. Title Review.
A. Immediately following execution of this Agreement, Buyer shall obtain a
title commitment (AL TA form 1970-B with 1984 revisions) (the "Commitment') for the Property
from First American Title Company of Jefferson County ("Escrow Holder") and copies of all
documents underlying the exceptions set forth in the Commitment. Within five days following
the Agreement Date, Seller shall provide to Buyer copies of any and all leases to which the
Property is subject and copies of any and all other written agreements and other documents
regarding any encumbrance on, and any right or interest in or to the use of the Property by any
third party which is not shown on the Commitment ("other title matters").
Buyer shall have 30 days following its receipt of the Commitment and the other title
matters to .be provided by Seller, whichever date is later, to notify Seller in writing of any
objections Buyer may have to any exceptions to title shown in the Commitment and to any of
the other title matters. Buyer's failure to object to any title exception or other title matter in
writing within the time stated above shall be deemed an approval of the quality of title reflected
in the Commitment and the other title matters.
Seller shall have 10 days following receipt from Buyer of any notice of objection(s) to
title to notify Buyer in writing of any such objections which Seller does not intend to attempt to
eliminate. The failure of Seller to respond in writing within the time stated shall be deemed an
agreement by Seller to attempt to eliminate all exceptions objected to by Buyer. If Seller
notifies Buyer that Seller does not intend to eliminate any exception to which Buyer has
objected, Buyer shall then have the right, exercisable by providing written notice thereof to
Seller within 10 days of its receipt of written notice from Seller, to either (i) terminate this
Agreement, in which event, the Option Payment shall be released to Buyer and neither party
shall have any further right or obligation with regard to the purchase and sale of the Properly, or
(ii) to waive its objection to that exception.
Seller shall eliminate by the Closing Date any and all exceptions and other title matters
(except those which it has notified Buyer that it will not attempt to eliminate) to which Buyer has
objected - including, but not limited to, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations,
easements, rights of way, assessments, liens and other matters of record - from the Policy of
Title Insurance to be issued in favor of Buyer.
Seller shall not transfer, lease or encumber in any way the Properly or any interest
therein prior to the Closing Date.
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B. At closing, Seller shall cause the Escrow Holder to issue a standard
owner's title policy in the amount of the purchase price, containing only those exceptions to the
title which have been accepted by Buyer pursuant to Section 5.A above. The title policy shail
contain such endorsements as Buyer may require. Buyer shall pay the premium for the title
policy and the costs of any endorsements.
6. Reoresentations. Warranties and Covenants of Seller.
Seller represents, warrants and covenants to Buyer that the following are true as
of the Agreement Date and shall be true as of the Closing Date:
A. Seller has not received notice of any material violation of any statute,
ordinance, regulation, or administrative or judicial order of any federal, state, county, or other
governmental or quasi-governmental instrumentality with respect to the Property.
B. There is no action, suit, or proceeding which is pending or threatened
against the Property or any portion thereof relating to or arising out of the ownership or use of
the Property, or any portion thereof, in any court or before or by any federal, state, county or
municipal department, commission, board, bureau, agency, or other governmental
instrumentality.
C. Except for such matters of record as may be disclosed in the
Commitment, (i) there are no leases, licenses, prescriptive easements or other third party rights
to use or occupy any portion of the Property; (ii) there are no adverse parties in possession of
any portion of the Property; and (iii) there are no rights to purchase the Property or any portion
thereof prior to those set forth herein which are held or claimed by any third party; or, if there
are any of the foregoing interests, rights of claims, Seller has disclosed any and all of them on
Exhibit B hereto, and shall provide to Buyer copies of any written agreements and other
documents evidencing such matters in accordance with Section 5A
D. As of the Closing Date, there will be no unpaid bills or claims in
connection with any work on the Property.
E. There have not been and are no storage tanks or septic tanks upon or
under the Property; or, if there have been or are any such tanks located on the Property, Buyer
has been informed of their location in writing, they have been properly registered with all
appropriate environmental authorities, they are in full compliance with all applicable statutes,
ordinance and regulations, and they have not resulted in the release of any hazardous or toxic
substance, material or waste to the environment.
F. The Property is not now nor, to the best of Seller's knowledge, has it ever
been used for the manufacture, use, storage or disposal of any hazardous or toxic substance,
material or waste within the meaning of any applicable environmental statute, ordinance or
regulation. No hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste including, without limitation,
asbestos or material containing or producing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), is currently
stored or located on the Property.
G. During the period of the Seller's ownership of the Property there has
been no litigation or governmental administrative act or proceeding maintained or threatened
against Seller, nor any settlements reached by Seller with any party or parties, alleging the
presence, disposal, release or threatened release of any hazardous waste or hazardous
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substance on, from or under the Property. The Property is not subject to any "Superfund" or
similar lien, or any claim by any government regulatory agency or third party related to the
release or threatened release of any toxic or hazardous substance, material or waste.
Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Buyer, its successors and
assigns from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, penalties, liabilities, response
costs and expenses (including all out-of-pocket litigation costs and the reasonable fees and
expense of counsel) arising out of the inaccuracy in any material respect of any representation
or warranty Seller has made in this Agreement. This agreement to indemnify and hold
harmless shall be in addition to any other obligations or liabilities Seller may have to Buyer at
common law or otherwise under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that either party
becomes aware, between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, of any substantive
matter which would make any of Seller's representations or warranties untrue in any material
respects, the discovering party shall immediately inform the other party in writing of such matter
and Buyer shall have the right, within fifteen days following its discovery of such matter or its
receipt of notice from Seller of such matter, as appropriate, (i) to proceed to close this
transaction with a mutually-acceptable indemnity from Seller as to any liability arising out of the
matter discovered or (ii) to treat such matter as a failure of a condition and terminate this
Agreement, in which event the Option Payment shall be refunded to Buyer.
7. Conditions Precedent.
A. To Buyer's Obligation. The following shall be conditions precedent to
Buyer's obligation to acquire the Conservation Easement at close of escrow:
(1) The issuance by Escrow Holder as of the Closing Date of the title
policy required by Paragraph 5 hereof showing title subject only to those matters provided
therein;
(2) Seller's compliance with each of Seller's agreements herein, and
the accuracy in all material respects of each of Seller's representations and warranties as of the
Closing Date.
(3) No administrative or judicial proceeding shall have commenced as
of the Closing Date seeking to prevent or restrain the consummation of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement or which would materially and adversely affect the Property or
its use,
(4) Buyer's determination pursuant to Section 14 that the physical
and environmental condition .of the Property is suitable for protection under the Conservation
Easement.
(5) Seller shall have obtained from Jefferson County, at Seller's sole
expense, any permits and other approvals necessary for the transaction contemplated by this
Agreement to comply with State and County zoning, subdivision, and other planning
requirements.
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B. To Seller's Obligation. The following shall be conditions precedent to the
Seller's obligation to convey the Conservation Easement at close of escrow:
(1) Buyer's compliance with each of its agreements herein, and the
accuracy in all material respects of each of its representations and warranties as of the Closing
. Date.
8. Satisfaction or Waiver of Conditions: Termination of Aareement.
A. All conditions set forth in Paragraph 7 shall be deemed satisfied or
waived unless the party benefited by the condition gives written notice of its disapproval to the
other party, on or before the date stated in the condition, identifying the condition precedent and
the nature of and specific basis for the objection.
B. In the event a party receives written notice of objection pursuant to
subparagraph (A) above, it shall notify the objecting party in writing within 5 days thereafter of
its intention either (i) to attempt to cure the objection, or (ii) to take no action with respect to the
objection. If the party elects to cure, the Closing Date shall be extended for a reasonable
period agreed upon by the parties to allow such cure.
C. In the event that a party either (i) does not elect to cure an objection as
provided above in subsection (3) or (ii) elects to cure but fails to cure such objection within the
period agreed upon, the objecting party shall have the right, exercisable by written notice
delivered to the other party on or before the third business day following receipt of the notice of
election not to cure or, if the party elects to cure, the third business day following the end of the
period agreed upon, either to terminate the Agreement (in which event the Option Payment
made under paragraph 2.A shall be refunded) or to waive such disapproved or failed condition
and proceed with the close of escrow. A party's consent to the close of escrow shall in any
event waive any and all remaining unfulfilled conditions.
9. Taxes. Seller agrees that all taxes, assessments and encumbrances that relate
to the period prior to Closing and that will be a lien against the Property at Closing, including all
taxes and any other charges that could be imposed on the Property (collectively, "Charges"),
whether or not those Charges would constitute a lien against the Property at settlement, shall
be paid by Seller at or before Closing. If Seller shall fail to pay any of the aforementioned
Charges, Buyer may pay any such Charges and receive a credit against the Purchase Price in
an amount equal to any such payment. Seller agrees to indemnify and defend and hold Buyer
harmless from all liability, claims, demands and expenses arising from any Charges on the
Property that relate to the period prior to Closing. This indemnity shall survive Closing.
10. Risk of Loss. In the event that any loss or damage to the Property occurs prior
to closing, Buyer may, without liability, refuse to accept the conveyance of the Conservation
Easement, in which event the Option Payment, shall be refunded to Buyer; or Buyer
alternatively may elect to accept the conveyance of the Conservation Easement on the
Property, or a portion thereof, in which case there shall be an equitable adjustment of the
purchase price based on the change in circumstances.
11. Environmental Inspection: Seller's Cooperation. Buyer, its employees, agents
and contractors shall have the right to enter upon the Property at reasonable times to perform
such inspection of its physical and environmental condition (which may include, but shall not be
limited to, obtaining soil and water samples on and beneath the surface of the Property, and
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conducting analyses of such samples) as Buyer deems necessary, and for any other
reasonable purpose related to this transaction.
Buyer may conduct a 'Phase l' inspection of the Property at Buyer's sole expense on or
before the expiration of the Option Tenn. Seller shall cooperate with Buyer in conducting the
Phase 1 survey, which shall include an inspection of the Property and of public records and
such other records as Seller may have in its possession or which may be obtainable by Seller.
If, on the basis of the Phase I inspection, Buyer determines that further testing or
remediation work is necessary, it shall so notify Seller in writing. In such event, the parties shall
attempt in good faith to reach an agreement for the perfonnance of such work on or before the
expiration of the Option Term. If agreement has not been reached within that period, Buyer
shall have the option to either (i) have such work or remediation performed, or (ii) terminate this
Agreement, in which event the Option Payment shall be refunded to Buyer and neither party
shall have any further rights or obligation with regard to the purchase and sale of the Property.
Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from and against any loss, cost,
lien, or other liability resulting from Buyer's negligent acts or omissions in conducting or causing
to be conducted on-site inspections, investigations and tests permitted pursuant to this
paragraph. Buyer shall be responsible for returning the site to the same or as nearly as
possible the same condition in which it was prior to the time of entry.
12. Preservation of Prooertv. Seller agrees that the Property herein described shall
remain as it now is until closing, and that Seller will prevent and refrain from any use of the
Property for any purpose or in any manner which would adversely affect the value of the
Property. In the event of. such actions, Buyer may, without liability, refuse to accept the
conveyance of the Conservation Easement, in which event the Option Payment shall be
refunded to Buyer, or Buyer alternatively may elect to accept conveyance of the Conservation
Easement on the Property or a portion thereof; in which case there shall be an equitable
adjustment of the purchase price based on the change in circumstances.
13. Brokers. Seller and Buyer each represent and warrant to the other that it has not
negotiated or dealt with or through any real estate broker, salesperson, finder or other person
whatsoever with respect to this Agreement or the sale of the Conservation Easement. Each
.party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from any and all liabilities, claims costs,
expenses and damages resulting from any claims for brokerage fees, finder's fees, or other
compensation made by any person or entity because of that party's actions with respect to this
Agreement or the sale of the Conservation easement.
14. Notices. All notices hereunder to the respective parties shall be in writing and
shall be deemed to have been given and be effective when delivered in hand or received by first
class registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or by overnight
courier or facsimile transmission addressed to the parties as follows:
If to Seller:
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If to Buyer:
Jefferson Land Trust
1033 Lawrence Street
Port Townsend WA 98368
Fax No.: (360) 379-9897
With a copy to:
Douglas G. Mason
Attomey at Law
2404 35th Street
Port Townsend WA 98368-4733
Fax No.: (360) 385-1517
Either party may change its address for the giving of notice by providing notice as provided
herein.
15. Costs and Fees. Escrow fees and title insurance shall be paid by Buyer.. The
excise tax shall be paid by Seller. Buyer shall pay the cost of recording the Conservation
Easement.
16. Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference: Exhibits A, B, and C.
17. Bindina. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
and be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties
hereto.
18. Miscellaneous. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the other
provisions shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of
the parties and may not be amended except by a writing signed by each party hereto. This
Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which counterparts, after execution by all parties
hereto, shall together constitute the Agreement. Each party to this Agreement warrants to the
other that each signatory hereto has full right and authority to enter into and consummate this
Agreement and all related documents. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the
obligations, covenants, representations, warranties, and remedies set forth herein shall remain
in effect until fulfilled. This Agreement shall be govemed by the laws of the State of
Washington.
19. Memorandum of Aareement. Upon delivery by Buyer of the Option Payment
described in paragraph 2.A, a Memorandum of this Agreement in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C, shall be executed by the parties and recorded in the records of Jefferson County. In
the event Buyer fails to exercise its Option, or this Agreement otherwise terminates in
accordance with its terms, Buyer shall execute and deliver to Seller a quitclaim deed or such
other document as may be necessary to release its interest in the Property under this
Agreement.
20. Notices and Comoutation of Time. Unless otherwise specified, any notice
required or permitted in, or related to, this Agreement must be in writing and signed by Buyer or
Seller. Any time limit in or applicable to a notice shall commence on the day following receipt of
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the notice, and shall expire at 9:00 PM of the last calendar day of the specified period of time,
unless the last day is Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday as defined in RCW 1.16.050, in which
event the time limit shall expire at 9:00 PM of the next business day. Any specified period of
five (5) days or less shall include business days only. SELLER AND BUYER MUST KEEP
EACH OTHER ADVISED OF THEIR WHEREABOUTS TO RECEIVE PROMPT
NOTIFICATION.
SELLER
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Exhibit A
Legal Description
Parcel A:
That portion of the West one half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North,
Range I West, W.M., Jefferson County, Washington, described as follows:
Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 26; thence, North 02003 '02" East, along the
Westerly line of said Section 26, a distance of 1565.00 feet to .the point of beginning; thence .
South 89014'58" East, a distance of700.00 feet;
Thence, North 02003'02" East parallel to the West line of said Section 26, a distance of 127.70
feet more ore less to a point on the South line of the North 980.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter;
Thence, North 89035'51" West, a distance of 162.21 feet more or less to a point on the West line
of the East 775.00 feet of said West half of the Southwest Quarter;
Thence, North 01006'34" East, parallel with the East line of said West half of the Southwest
Quarter, a distance of330.03 feet to a point on the South line of the North 650.00 feet of said
West half of the Southwest quarter; thence North 89035 '51" West along the South line of said
North 650.00 feet, a distance of 532.47 feet more or less to the West line of said Section 26;
Thence, South 02003'02" West along said West line of Section 26, a distance of 453.58 feet more
or less to the point of beginning
Together with that portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27,
Township 29 North, Range I West, W.M., described as follows:
Commencing at the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thence, North 02003 '02" East, along the
Easterly line of said Section 27, a distance of 1565 feet to the point of beginning;
Thence, North 89014'58" West, a distance of 72.03 feet to the Easterly margin of an easement for
ingress, egress, and utilities, 60.00 feet in width, as recorded under Jefferson County Auditor's
File Number 247377 in Vol. 96, Pages 486 through 487;
Thence, North 02003'02" East, along said Easterly margin, a distance of 453.97 feet, more or less
to the South line of the North 650.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter;
thence, South 89003' 15" East, along the South ofline of said North 650.00 feet, a distance of
72.03 feet to the East line of said Section 27;
Thence, South 02003 '02" West, a distance of 453.72 feet to the point of beginning.
Parcel B:
The North 400 feet, except the West 120.10 feet, of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W, M,
Parcel C:
The South 580.00 feet of the North 980.00 feet of the East 775.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter
of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range I West, W.M.;
TOGETHER WITH: The South 250.00 feet of the North 650.00 feet lying Westerly of the East
775.00 feet and Easterly of the West 120.10 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of Section 26, Township 29 North, Range I West, W.M.;
Parcel 0:
The West 120.10 feet of the North 400 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 26, Township 29 North, Range I West, W.M.
Also the East 132 feet of the North 400 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 27, Township 29 North, Range 1 West, W.M.
All Situate in the County of Jefferson, State of Washington.
The Property is situated in t County of Jefferso, tate of Washington, and
described as follows:
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Exhibit B
DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE PROPERTY
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MEMORANDUM OF OPTION
This Memorandum of Option , dated as of the 11- day of MeveA- 2009 is
between FINNRIVER LLC and KEITH KISLER and CRYSTIE KISLER, husband and wife
("Seller") and JEFFERSON LAND TRUST ("Buyer").
1. Property. Seller has granted Buyer an option to purchase a conservation
easement restricting land uses and other activities on the real property described in Exhibit 1 ,
attached, pursuant to that certain Option Agreement For Purchase of Conservation Easement
between Buyer and Seller, effective as of March 1, 2009 (the "Option Agreement").
2. Purpose. This Memorandum of Option is for purposes of recordation and in no
way modifies the Option Agreement.
3. Expiration. The Option Agreement expires on or before one year following the
effective date of the Option Agreement unless specifically extended by the parties by
subsequent recorded memorandum of option agreement.
IN WITNESS of the foregoing provisions, the parties have signed this document below:
SELLER:
FINNRIVER LLC
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STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
On this day of , 2009, before me personally appeared _
, to me known to be the , of
FINNRIVER LLC, a Washingtonlimited Iiabilitycompany, and acknowledged the within and
foregoing instrument as the free and voluntary act and deed of said entity, for the uses and
purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that they are authorized to sign said instrument
by said entity.
Notary signature
Notary name printed or typed
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Washington
Residing at:
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
On this day of , 2009, before me personally appeared
KEITH KISLER amd CRYSTIE KISLER, to me known to be the imdividuals who signed and
acknowledged the within and foregoing instrument as their free and voluntary act and deed for
the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that they are authorized to sign
said instrument by said entity.
Notary signature
Notary name printed or typed
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Washington
Residing at:
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STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
On this day of , 2009, before me personally appeared
JOANNE TYLER and JANE SOUZON, to me known to be the Vice President and Secretary,
respectively, of JEFFERSON LAND TRUST, a Washington nonprofit corporation, and they
acknowledged the within and foregoing instrument as the free and voluntary act and deed of
said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that they are
authorized to sign said instrument by the Board of Directors of said corporation.
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Notary signature
Notary name printed or typed
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Washington
Residing at:
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EXHIBIT 1
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The Property is situated in the County of Jefferson, State of Washington, and described
as follows:
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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
615 Sheridan Street. Port Townsend. Washington. 98368
www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM
IWQ-09-91
CONTRACT NAME: Assignment of Rights - Purchase of Conservatoin Easement Finnriver Farm
Parties: Finnriver LtC and Keith & Cryrtie Kister ak.a Finnriver Farm
Jefferson County
Term: J'l'-"'''' 'lJ. . 2009 - f1p,f.C-ll A.. 2010
CONTRACT $ AMOUNT
Revenue:
Expenditure:
Matching Funds Required:
Source(s} of Match Funds:
$0
CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact phone no.:
Tami Pokorny
x498
DATE REQUESTED:
ASAP
o A. RISK MANAGEMENT
ACTION REQUIRED:
[!] Review (Please complete th~/f)~~f
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~ Approved
o Returned for revision (See comments):
Date Reviewed: 1~51 /05'
o FOlWard for next review by:
ASAP
o Return 10 JCPH by:
o B. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
ACTION REQUIRED:
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o Review
Date Reviewed: LJ.b-f) 9
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___ Approved as to form
o Returned for revision (See comments):
o Forward for next review
G] Return to Cathy Avery by:
ASAP
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(This fmm to stay with the contract throughout the contract re'Jiew.)
COMMUNITY HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
MAIN: (360) 385-9400
FAX: (360) 385-9401
PUBLIC HEALTH
ALWAYS WORKING FOR A SAfER AND
HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
WATER QUALITY
MAIN: (360) 385-9444
FAX: (360) 379-4487
Regular Agenda
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www.jeffersoneountypubliehealth.org
December 8, 2009
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Jean Baldwin, Jefferson County Public Health Director
Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health Specialist II
DATE: December 14, 2009
SUBJECT: Agenda Item - Presentation and Possible
Approvals of Assignments of Rights and
Resolutions for the Finnriver Farm and Brown
Dairy Projects.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health, Water Quality Division, is requesting time for staff, and
Sarah Spaeth of the Jefferson Land Trust, to update the Board on two conservation
futures projects, Finnriver Farm and Brown Dairy, and to request approval of related
Assignments of Rights and resolutions. Both projects have been previously approved for
conservation futures and state Recreation and Conservation Office farmland protection
funds and the closings are anticipated to occur on December 23, 2009. Water Quality will
be returning to the Board on December 21 to request approval of the final conservation
easement documents.
Approval of the Assignment of Rights would enable Jefferson County to acquire a
conservation easement on each property at the previously negotiated price based on
appraised values. The resolutions would authorize Water Quality staff to sign other
necessary closing documents and provide confirmation to the state that the conservation
futures funds allocated to these projects are in the process of being dispersed.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S:
On July 14, 2008 the BoCC awarded $203,500 from the Conservation Futures Fund
towards the acquisition of a conservation easement on Finnriver Farm. On September
28, 2009, matching funds were secured from the Recreation and Conservation Funding
Board (RCO #08-1153A) to complete the project. An Option Agreement for Purchase of
COMMUNITY HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
MAl N: (360) 385-9400
FAX: (360) 385-9401
PUBLIC HEALTH
ALWAYS WORKING FOR A SAFER AND
HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
WATER QUALITY
MAl N: (360) 385-9444
FAX: (360) 379-4487
Conservation Easement Conservation Easement is currently held by the Jefferson Land
Trust. The Assignment of Rights assigns all of the rights and obligations under this
agreement to Jefferson County.
On June 8,2009 the BoCC awarded $77,500 from the Conservation Futures Fund for the
Brown Dairy Project. On September 28, 2009, matching funds were secured from the
Recreation and Conservation Funding Board (RCO #08-1214C) and additional funds have
been raised by the Jefferson Land Trust to complete the project. A Conservation
Easement Purchase and Sale Agreement is currently held by the Jefferson Land Trust.
The Assignment of Rights assigns all of the rights and obligations under this agreement
to Jefferson County.
The resolutions are intended to provide the necessary assurances to the RCO that the
conservation futures funds awarded to these projects will be in available in escrow
before closing and, second, to authorize Water Quality Division staff to sign necessary
closing documents. However, the conservation easement documents themselves wili be
provided to the BoCC for signature later this month.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
There is no impact to the General Fund for approving these documents. All costs will be
covered by grant funds and previously awarded conservation futures funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
JCPH management recommends that the BoCC hear the presentation and approve the
Assignment of Rights documents and resolutions.
REVIEWED BY:
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Date
(Routed to all Public Health Managers)
COMMUNITY HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
MAIN: 360385-9400
FAX: 36Q.385-1l401
PUBLIC HEALTH
ALWAYS WORKING FOR A SAFER AND
HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
WATER QUALITY
MAl N: 360385-9444
FAX: 360379-4487