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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2012-R0315 - Right-Of Way Easement - TAMUS - Overhead Electrical Line - 08/23/2012.esolution No. 2012-80315 ,ugust 23, 2012 .tem No. 5.6 RESOLUTION ? IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Right -of --Way Easement and associated documents for an overhead electrical line located on the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, by and between the City of Lubbock and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). Said Easement is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council on August 23, 2012 Karen Gibson, Mayor Pro Tem I ATTLST: l:ebec a Garza, City Secreta APPI(OVED AS TO CONTENT: Dave Booher, Right -of -Way Agent APPr(OVED AS TO FORM: Chad Weaver, Assistant City Attorney vwxudocs/RES. Easement- I' AMUS August 3, 2012 Resolution No. 2012—RO315 August 23, 2012 Item No. 5.6 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Right -of -Way Easement and associated documents for an overhead electrical line located on the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, by and between the City of Lubbock and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). Said Easement is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council on August 23, 2012 5 ~-J Karen Gibson, Mayor Pro Tem AT"1'1_Sl': I:ebec a Garza, City Secretar i APPTtOVE,D AS TO CONTENT': Dave Booher, Right -of -Way Agent APPROVED AS TO FORM: 'had Weaver, Assistant City Attorney vw:ccdocs/RES. Easemeut TAMUS August 3, 2012 Resolution No. 2012-RO315 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII��III�I�IIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIII�IIIII� EASE 2012034680 File and Return to 8 PGS Dave Booher R.O.W. City of Lubbock EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Electric Aerial) (Renewal) 1. Grant of Easement. The BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, as grantor ("TAMUS"), on behalf of the State of Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized officer, under authority of System Policy 41.01, and by virtue of authority granted to the Board of Regents by TEx. EDUC. CODE ANN. §85.26, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by both parties, hereby GRANTS, BARGAINS, SELLS, and CONVEYS to the CITY OF LUBBOCK, a municipality of the State of Texas, as grantee ("LUBBOCIC ), its permitted successors and assigns, a nonexclusive overhead electric line right-of-way easement (the "Easement") for electrical service on, over, and across certain property of TAMUS (the "Property"), located in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part of this Easement Agreement (this "Agreement"). 2. Purpose and Location of Easement. The Easement is granted for the purpose of maintaining electrical service to Texas AgriLife Research in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas and extends the term of an existing easement. The Easement will not be used as a right-of-way for transmission towers, high voltage electric lines or substations. A plat of the Property showing the surface area affected by the Easement and the location of LUBBOCK's right-of-way is depicted on Exhibit `B" attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement. 3. Right of Access. LUBBOCK has the right of ingress and egress across the Property for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, replacing, and rebuilding the electric line. LUBBOCK agrees to occupy the surface of the Property only to the extent and for the length of time necessary for maintaining, repairing, replacing, and rebuilding the electric line. Any gate or opening used by LUBBOCK for ingress or egress in the exercise of its rights must be kept in proper condition and closed at all times. 4. Duties. If LUBBOCK damages or destroys any fence, road, bridge, culvert, building, or other improvement, or any personal property, other than its own personal property, LUBBOCK must, within a reasonable period of time, repair or replace the improvement or personal property to the extent that such improvement or personal property will, as nearly as practicable, be in like condition as before such damage or destruction. In lieu of requiring repair or replacement, TAMUS may, at its option, require that LUBBOCK pay money damages, including without limitation, those damages incurred as a result of LUBBOCK or its agents or employees entering or departing the Property, or by reason of being present on the Property. LUBBOCK agrees to cooperate with TAMUS' personnel in an onsite inspection to assess any damages resulting from LUBBOCK's activities. LUBBOCK agrees to notify TAMUS five (5) business days prior to commencement of any repairs, replacements or additional construction on the Property. Prepared by Office of General Counsel City of Lubbock Easement, 2012060024 Legal Files No. 2012-0029772 GMJ-03/29/2012 5. No Fee Interest Granted. This is a grant of a nonexclusive easement only, and does not grant any fee interest to the surface, subsurface, or any interest in the minerals on or under the Property. The conveyance is made subject to any and all outstanding restrictions, reservations, covenants, conditions, leases, easements and other encumbrances filed of record or apparent on the ground. TAMUS expressly retains all rights to grant, control and renew all restrictions, reservations, covenants, conditions, leases, easements and other encumbrances, of every kind and character, on, over or under the Property. 6. Duration of Easement. In accordance with TEx. EDUC. CODE ANN. §85.26(c), this grant is for a term of ten (10) years commencing April 11, 2012, and may be renewed only at the election of TAMUS. LUBBOCK expressly understands that its continued possession of the Property under this Agreement after expiration of its term, without first obtaining a renewal from the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, is a violation of state law that subjects LUBBOCK to a penalty of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) for each day of such violation. LUBBOCK agrees to pay TAMUS such penalty within ten (10) business days after receipt of notice from TAMUS sent in compliance with Paragraph 13 of this Agreement. 7. Removal of Equipment. LUBBOCK has the right to remove its equipment at the expiration of this Agreement provided all obligations to TAMUS under this Agreement are fully satisfied. All equipment must be removed within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the date of termination or abandonment of the Easement granted by this Agreement. If removal causes injury to the surface or to any improvements of TAMUS, LUBBOCK will restore the surface or improvements or, at TAMUS' option, pay for such damage within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of such removal. If LUBBOCK fails to remove the equipment within the times set forth in this Paragraph, TAMUS shall have the right to remove and dispose of the equipment and collect all costs of removal and disposal from LUBBOCK. 8. Nonexclusive Easement. The Easement is nonexclusive. TAMUS reserves for TAMUS and TAMUS' successors and assigns the right to full use and enjoyment of the Property and the right to convey the Property or other rights or easements to others, so long as such use or conveyance does not unduly interfere with LUBBOCK's use. 9. Hold Harmless. LUBBOCK AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD TAMUS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LIABILITIES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OR IMPROVEMENTS CAUSED BY, ARISING OUT OF, OR RESULTING FROM THE EXERCISE OF RIGHTS GRANTED TO LUBBOCK, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR OTHER PERSONS ACTING UNDER LUBBOCK'S DIRECTION. LUBBOCK FURTHER AGREES TO PAY ALL EXPENSES, COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS' FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LIABILITIES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION, AS WELL AS THOSE INCURRED BY TAMUS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS INDEMNITY PROVISION. Prepared by Office of General Counsel City of Lubbock Easement, 2012060024 2 Legal Files No. 2012-0029772 GMJ-03/29/2012 t 10. Use of Property; Compliance. Before breaking ground and during the term of this Agreement, LUBBOCK shall comply with and obtain any permits or licenses which may be required by federal, state or local statute in connection with the use of the Property, including the Antiquities Code of Texas, Chapter 191 of the Texas Natural Resources Code. LUBBOCK agrees that title to all archaeological objects and artifacts, if any, discovered in or on the Property shall remain with TAMUS. 11. Hazardous Waste. LUBBOCK will not use the Property or permit the Property to be used so as to cause, suffer, or allow any contamination of soils, ground water, surface water, or natural resources on or adjacent to the Property resulting from, but not limited to, spills or leaks of oil, gasoline, hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, or other chemical compounds. LUBBOCK is solely responsible for cleanup of any contamination resulting from violation of this provision. IF THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON THE PROPERTY IS CAUSED OR PERMITTED BY LUBBOCK AND SUCH MATERIALS RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE PROPERTY OR IF CONTAMINATION OF THE PROPERTY BY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OTHERWISE OCCURS AND IS RELATED TO LUBBOCK'S USE, THEN LUBBOCK SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD TAMUS HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, FINES, COSTS, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES (INCLUDING DIMINUTION IN VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF OR RESTRICTION ON USE OF THE PROPERTY OR OF ANY AMENITY OF THE PROPERTY, AND SUMS PAID IN SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS, ATTORNEYS' FEES, CONSULTANTS' FEES AND EXPERTS' FEES) WHICH ARISE DURING OR AFTER THE EASEMENT TERM AS A RESULT OF SUCH CONTAMINATION. THIS INDEMNIFICATION OF TAMUS BY LUBBOCK INCLUDES COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS AND ANY CLEANUP, REMEDIAL, REMOVAL, OR RESTORATION WORK REQUIRED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BECAUSE OF THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. 12. Default and Termination. It is agreed that upon default by LUBBOCK of any of the covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement, TAMUS has the right, and such right is expressly reserved, to declare the Easement forfeited, without prejudice to any claim TAMUS may have against LUBBOCK; provided, however, TAMUS will give LUBBOCK written notice of its intention to terminate the Easement and the reasons for termination, and LUBBOCK will have thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of notice to rectify the default or violation. Upon timely correction, as determined by TAMUS in its sole discretion, the Easement will remain in full force and effect. Termination or abandonment of the Easement for any cause is automatic and all rights granted revert to TAMUS without the necessity of any further action or suit on the part of TAMUS. Upon termination or abandonment, LUBBOCK agrees to file a Release of Easement in the Deed Records of the County in which the Property is located, but if it fails to do so within ten (10) days following written demand from TAMUS, then TAMUS shall Prepared by Office of General Counsel City of Lubbock Easement, 2012060024 p. ..,__.... 3 Legal Files No. 2012-0029772 GMJ-03/29/2012 , „I have the right to file the Release of Easement. Abandonment will be deemed to have occurred when the Easement is not used for the purposes granted for a continuous period of one calendar year. 13. Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing, and shall be deemed to be delivered (whether actually received or not) when deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the intended recipient at the address set out below. Notice may also be given by regular mail, personal delivery, courier delivery, facsimile transmission, email, or other commercially reasonable means and will be effective when actually received. TAMUS and LUBBOCK may change their respective notice address by sending to the other party a notice of the new address. Notices should be addressed as follows: TAMUS: The Texas A&M University System Office of General Counsel Attn: System Real Estate 301 Tarrow Street, 6th Floor College Station, Texas 77840-7896 Phone: (979) 458-6350 Fax: (979) 458-6359 LUBBOCK: City of Lubbock Attn: Dave Booher P.O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Phone: (806) 775-2352 14. Waiver. The failure of LUBBOCK or TAMUS to insist in any one or more instances on a strict performance of any of the covenants of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of such covenants in future instances, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. 15. Privileges and Immunities. LUBBOCK acknowledges that TAMUS is an agency of the State of Texas and nothing in this Agreement will be construed as a waiver or relinquishment by TAMUS of its right to claim exemptions, privileges, and immunities as may be provided by law. 16. Governing Law and Venue. The validity of this Agreement and all matters pertaining to this Agreement, including but not limited to, matters of performance, non-performance, breach, remedies, procedures, rights, duties, and interpretation or construction, shall be governed and determined by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Texas. Pursuant to Section 85.18, Texas Education Code, venue for any suit filed against TAMUS shall be in the county in which the primary office of the chief executive officer of TAMUS is located. 17. Grammatical Interpretation. When the singular number is used, it also includes the plural, and the masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter gender. Prepared by Office of General Counsel City of Lubbock Easement, 2012060024 4 Legal Files No. 2012-0029772 Es!at011C, 1 1 AlFNUC I 18. Headings. Headings are for reference and will not be construed to limit or alter the meaning of the provisions of this Agreement. 19. Saving Clause. If any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will not be affected, impaired or invalidated. 20. Assignment. LUBBOCK may not sell, assign, encumber or convey the Easement without the prior written consent of TAMUS and any attempt by LUBBOCK to sell, assign, encumber or convey the Easement without such consent will cause this Agreement to terminate. 21. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement . and each and all of its covenants, obligations, and conditions shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns of the parties. 22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior understanding or agreement, written or oral, between them regarding the issues covered by this Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified orally or in any manner other than by agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto or their permitted successors or assigns. 23. Effective Date. This Agreement is deemed to be in force as of the a i day of �, 2012. BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, an agency of the State of Texas %i /I JOIFIN SHARP Texas APPROVED AS TO FORM: GINA M. JOSE Assistant General Counsel Office of General Counsel The Texas A&M University System System Prepared by Office of General Counsel City of Lubbock Easement, 2012060024 Legal Files No. 2012-0029772 GM3-03/29/2012 r, 3i T'Sf if{ LtCttC'' I� TERMS AND CONDITIONS EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED: CITY OF LUBBOCK, a municipality of the State of Texas By: KARENT GIBSON, MAYOR PRO TEM ATTEST: .REHE CA GARZA City Secretav ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATE O0EXAS § COINTV,OF BRAZOS § This instrument was acknowledged before me this GK day of , 2012 by JOHN SHARP, Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, on behalf of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, an agency of the State of Texas. `y� KRISANN L. EVERETT MY COMMISSION EXPIRES AUGUST 11, 2013 "" + a y Public STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF LUBBOCK § This instrument was acknowledged before me thisday of 144f 2012 by TW444AR44N, Mayor of the City of Lubbock, a municipality of the State of Texas. Karen Gibson, Mayor Pro Tem %",,,,,,�,11,,,, o`�SOWDEgC,.,��� Notary P lic 'PRY ° PU C'���'- N= OF Prepared by Office of General Counsel LG++ r�6 City of Lubbock Easement, 2012060024 06-28�Go1 ,,,a 6 Legal Files No.2012.0029772 GMJ-03/29/2012 S f 1t4 � t i:i}�Y�lJ file i .$3 tt l Resolution No. 2002-RO128 Seven City of Lubbock — Lubbock Power & Light — Overhead Electrical Easements located in Section 36, Block A, Lubbock County, Texas being described as follows: A ten (10) foot overhead electrical easement extending five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point from whence the northeast corner of Section 36 bears N 01°28'57" E 261 feet and N 88°31'03" E 1,339 feet, thence West a distance of 83 feet. 2. A ten (10) foot overhead electrical easement extending five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point from whence the northeast corner of Section 36 bears N O1°28'57" E 505 feet and N 88°31'03" E 1,339 feet, thence West a distance of 730 feet. 3. A ten (10) foot overhead electrical easement extending five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point from whence the northeast corner of Section 36 bears N O1°28'57" E 1,121 feet and N 88031'03" E 649 feet, thence West a distance of 4,180 feet. 4: A ten (10) foot overhead electrical easement extending five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point from whence the northeast corner of Section 36 bears N O1°28'57" E 2,553 feet and N 88°31'03" E 30 feet, thence West a distance of 1,803 feet. 5. A ten (10) foot overhead electrical easement extending five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point from whence the northeast corner of Section 36 bears N O1°28'57" E 50 feet and N 88°31'03" E 1,302 feet, thence South a distance of 2,618 feet. 6. A ten (10) foot overhead electrical easement extending five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point from whence the northeast corner of Section 36 bears N 01°28'57" E 506 feet and N 88°31'03" E 2,044 feet, thence South a distance of 183 feet. 7. A ten (10) foot overhead electrical easement extending five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at a point from whence the northeast corner of Section 36 bears N O1°28'57" E 2,553 feet and N 88°31'03" E 1,543 feet, thence South a distance of 875 feet. Exhibit A t (,i �# tt 3 FILED AND RECORDED 1� cF IF. OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS Kelly Pinion, County Clerk Lubbock County TEXAS August 28, 2012 03:01:00 PM 2012034680 Exhibit B FEE: $44.00