Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-2531 with Exhibit
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Resolution No. 2026-2531
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-2531
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR, MARICOPA
COUNTY,
ARIZONA,
APPROVING
THE
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
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WHEREAS, Estrella North LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (“Owner”) owns
approximately 12.82 acres of land adjacent to the west boundary of Estrella Parkway and adjacent
to the east side of North Lake, in the City of Goodyear (the "Property'');
WHEREAS, Owner intends to convey the Property or a portion thereof to CBDG Goodyear LLC,
an Arizona limited liability company (“Developer”);
WHEREAS, Developer intends to develop or cause to be developed, over time in two or more
phases, an integrated, high-quality mixed-use project anchored by a specialty grocery store and
containing other complementary retail and commercial uses on the Property (the "Project'');
WHEREAS, the city acknowledges that development of the Project will generate substantial
benefits to the city and will generate substantial transaction privilege tax and similar revenues for
the city;
WHEREAS, the city agrees to reimburse certain costs related to the design and construction of a
traffic signal and related improvements located at the entrance to the Project;
WHEREAS, the city agrees to reimburse an amount no greater than one million dollars
($1,000,000.00) for the traffic signal and related improvements;
WHEREAS, prior to the city making any reimbursement payments certain conditions to
reimbursement must be satisfied which include the execution of a long-term lease with specialty
grocery store as defined in the Agreement;
WHEREAS, the city, Owner and Developer intend for the Development Agreement for
Reimbursement of Traffic Signal Improvements to be a development agreement within the
meaning of A.R.S. § 9-500.05; and
WHEREAS, the city has determined that development of the Project will result in a net increase
or retention of jobs in the city, add to the city's tax base and otherwise improve or enhance the
economic welfare and quality of life of the residents and businesses of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GOODYEAR, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The Mayor and Council of the city of Goodyear find the approval of the
Development Agreement for Reimbursement of Traffic Signal Improvements, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by this
reference, to be in the best interest of the city of Goodyear and hereby approve
the Development Agreement for Reimbursement of Traffic Signal Improvements.
Resolution No. 2026-2531
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SECTION 2.
The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
Development Agreement for Reimbursement of Traffic Signal Improvements
attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
SECTION 3.
The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to take any and
all actions and to execute all the documents necessary to carry out the intent of
this Resolution and the terms of the Development Agreement for
Reimbursement of Traffic Signal Improvements.
SECTION 4.
The City Attorney or his designee is hereby authorized to make non-substantive
changes to the form of the Development Agreement for Reimbursement of
Traffic Signal Improvements attached hereto as Exhibit 1 prior to its execution.
SECTION 5.
Resolution 2026-2531 shall be effective as provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Goodyear, Maricopa County,
Arizona, by a ______ vote, this 6th day of July, 2026.
____________________________________
Joe Pizzillo, Mayor
Date: ______________________________
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
______________________________
Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk
Roric Massey, City Attorney
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WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO:
City of Goodyear, Arizona
Office of the City Clerk
1900 North Civic Square
Goodyear, Arizona 85395
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT
OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS (this "Agreement") is made by and among CITY OF GOODYEAR, an
Arizona municipal corporation ("City"), ESTRELLA NORTH LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company ("Owner"), and CBDG GOODYEAR LLC, an Arizona limited liability company
(“Developer”). The City, Owner and Developer are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties"
and individually as a "Party."
RECITALS:
A. WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of approximately 12.82 acres of land adjacent to the west
boundary of Estrella Parkway and adjacent to the east side of North Lake, in the City of Goodyear,
as further legally described in EXHIBIT 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference
(the "Property''), on which it intends to develop or cause to be developed, over time and in two or
more phases, an integrated, high-quality mixed-use project anchored by a specialty grocery store
and containing other complementary retail and commercial uses (the "Project'').
B. WHEREAS, Owner is under contract to sell to Developer the portion of the Property upon
which the Minimum Retail Improvements (as defined in this Agreement) will be developed.
C. WHEREAS, the City and Owner acknowledge that development of the Project will
generate substantial economic benefits to the City and will generate substantial transaction
privilege tax and similar revenues for the City, which revenues would not be generated without
the development of the Project, or which revenues will exceed revenues that would be generated
by alternative uses of the Property.
D. WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion, and the City has determined, that
development of the Project: (i) will result in a net increase or retention of jobs in the City; (ii) will
add to the City's tax base; (iii) will otherwise improve or enhance the economic welfare and quality
of life of the residents and businesses of the City; (iv) would not otherwise occur in the City without
the incentives provided herein; (v) will drive additional development in the vicinity of the Project;
(vi) demonstrates the potential to generate significant revenues and other benefits to the City,
which is of such significance that the City desires to encourage and facilitate its development and
construction; and (vii) will enable the construction and dedication to the City of desirable public
infrastructure improvements.
EXHIBIT 1
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E. WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that development of the Project pursuant to this
Agreement requires construction and dedication to the City of the “Road Improvements” (as
defined in this Agreement), and that the Road Improvements will benefit and facilitate desired
development within the Property as well as within the neighboring community.
F. WHEREAS, in consideration of Owner and/or Developer doing all of the following, as
further provided herein: (i) dedicating and/or causing to be dedicated certain rights-of-way needed
for particular Road Improvements; (ii) completing, or causing to be completed, the Road
Improvements; (iii) developing, or causing to be developed, the Minimum Retail Improvements;
and (iv) otherwise complying with the terms of this Agreement and applicable development
regulations, the City agrees to reimburse Owner and/or Developer for certain “Eligible Costs” (as
defined in this Agreement) related to design and construction of particular Road Improvements.
G. WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to enter into this Agreement in order to set forth the
terms for development of the Project and the Road Improvements and the City's related
reimbursement obligations.
H. WHEREAS, the Parties understand and acknowledge that this Agreement is a
"Development Agreement" within the meaning of, and entered into pursuant to the terms of, A.R.S.
§ 9-500.05, and that the terms of this Agreement shall constitute covenants running with the
Property as more fully described in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants herein and of the benefits to be
provided hereunder, the Parties agree as follows:
1.
Incorporation of Recitals. The Parties hereby adopt and incorporate the Recitals
stated above as agreements herein, the same as though fully set forth herein in their entirety.
2.
Definitions. Certain capitalized terms not defined in the foregoing Recitals or
elsewhere in this Agreement are defined as follows:
2.1.
"Acceptance of the Road Improvements," or derivations thereof, means
the date the City Engineer issued a letter stating the City Engineer has accepted the Road
Improvements constructed pursuant to the Approved Plans following the dedication of the
right-of-way required therefor in accordance with the terms of Section 4.3. Acceptance of
the Road Improvements is subject to the warranty obligations required by Section 4.7.
2.2.
"Affiliate" means, as applied to any person or business entity, any person
or business entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control
with, that person or business entity.
2.3.
"Agreement" means this Development Agreement for Reimbursement of
Traffic Signal Improvements, which is a development agreement pursuant to A.R.S.
Section 9-500.05.
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2.4.
"Approved Plans” means plans and specifications for construction of the
Road Improvements as approved by the City Engineer.
2.5.
"City Engineer" means the City of Goodyear City Engineer and any
designee identified by the City Engineer, the City of Goodyear City Manager (the "City
Manager"), and/or a Deputy City Manager to perform any duty or task assigned to the City
Engineer.
2.6.
"Constructing Party" means either the Owner or the Developer, whichever
party constructs or causes to be constructed the Traffic Signal Improvements.
2.7.
“Effective Date” is defined in Section 3.1.
2.8.
"Eligible Costs" means the actual costs, expenses, and fees that have been
paid by a Constructing Party to contractors, construction managers, architects, engineers,
surveyors, consultants, governmental agencies, and other Third Parties for studies, reports,
tests, inspections, reviews, materials, labor, design, engineering, surveying, site excavation
and preparation, grading, drainage, removal, relocation, and replacement of utility facilities
and improvements, governmental permits and fees, payment and performance bonds and/or
other bonds, insurance premiums, and all other costs and expenses that are reasonably and
solely necessary for the design and construction of the Traffic Signal Improvements.
2.9
"Final Completion" means (i) the Grocery Building has been issued a final
certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy by the City and the balance
of the Minimum Retail Improvements have been issued a final certificate of completion,
and (ii) Acceptance of Road Improvements.
2.10. “Grocery Building” means the building to be constructed by Developer as
depicted on the Project Site Plan to house the Specialty Grocer.
2.11. "Maximum Reimbursement Amount" means an amount no greater than
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
2.12. "Minimum Retail Improvements” means the Grocery Building and Shops
A adjacent to the Grocery Building as shown in the Project Site Plan (together containing
approximately 32,229 square feet of building area), together with parking and other on-site
improvements necessary to achieve Final Completion, all as shown on the Project Site Plan
attached hereto as EXHIBIT 2.
2.13. "Project” means as defined in Recital A.
2.14. “Project Site Plan” means the conceptual site plan for the Project attached
hereto as EXHIBIT 2.
2.15. "Property" means as defined in Recital A.
2.16. "Reimbursement Payments" means the payment by the City of Eligible
Costs up to the Maximum Reimbursement Amount.
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2.17. "Road Improvements" means the Traffic Signal Improvements and other
improvements to Estrella Parkway as generally described in EXHIBIT 3 and as further
generally depicted in EXHIBIT 3-A.
2.18. "Specialty Grocer" means a smaller-format grocer that (i) customarily
operates stores containing between 20,000 and 35,000 square feet of gross floor area, (ii)
derives a substantial portion of its sales from primarily offering a curated selection of fresh
produce, natural and organic foods, bulk items, health‑focused products, and specialty
culinary goods, (iii) operates more than 400 retail stores in the United States and (iv) has a
principal corporate office or headquarters in the state of Arizona. The stores emphasize
fresh‑food merchandising, limited general merchandise, unique product offerings, and a
focused shopping experience distinct from full-line supermarkets. An example of a
Specialty Grocer includes Sprouts Farmers Market.
2.19. “Traffic Signal Improvements” means a 3-way traffic signal and related
improvements and technology (including ITS infrastructure) to be constructed in
accordance with Approved Plans at the location depicted in EXHIBIT 3-A.
2.20. "Term" means the duration of this Agreement as described in Section 3.
2.21. "Third Party" or "Third Parties" means any individual(s) or business
entity(ies), other than a Party or an Affiliate of a Party.
3.
Term of Agreement.
3.1.
Effective Date. This Agreement shall take effect upon the recordation of
this Agreement in the official records of the Maricopa County Recorder, such date being
the "Effective Date".
3.2.
Expiration. This Agreement shall expire after the obligations of the Parties
have been fully satisfied, but in no event later than six (6) years following the Effective
Date. If the Constructing Party has not commenced construction of the Road Improvements
and the Minimum Retail Improvements on or before the date that is eighteen (18) months
following the Effective Date, this Agreement shall automatically terminate.
4.
Owner’s Obligations.
4.1.
Preliminary Cost Estimate. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencement
of construction of the Road Improvements, the Constructing Party shall submit to the City
Engineer a preliminary estimate of the costs of the design and construction of the Traffic
Signal Improvements (the “Preliminary Cost Estimate”). The Preliminary Cost Estimate
shall be prepared by a licensed engineer or construction consultant and shall include
estimates of the design and construction for the Traffic Signal Improvements. The City
Engineer shall review the Preliminary Cost Estimate and either approve or provide any
objections to the estimated costs within ten (10) business days following the date the
Preliminary Cost Estimate is received by the City Engineer. The Constructing Party and
the City Engineer shall meet to discuss any objections of the City Engineer and shall use
good faith efforts to reach an agreement on the Preliminary Cost Estimate.
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4.2.
Construction of Road Improvements. The Constructing Party shall design
and construct and/or shall cause Third Parties to design and construct the Road
Improvements as described in EXHIBIT 3 at the Constructing Party’s cost, subject to the
terms of, and the reimbursement provisions provided in, this Agreement.
4.3.
Dedication at No Cost. Owner and/or Developer will dedicate to the City
such portions of the Property as are necessary for the ownership, operation, maintenance,
repair and replacement of the Road Improvements, such dedication to be at no cost to the
City and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except as approved by the City
Engineer.
4.4.
Development Regulations. The Road Improvements shall be designed as
required by EXHIBIT 3 and EXHIBIT 3-A and constructed in accordance with the
Approved Plans. The Constructing Party will comply, or will require all Third Parties
designing and/or constructing the Road Improvements to comply, with all applicable laws,
codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, conditions of approval, and the
like governing the construction and dedication of the Road Improvements, as they may be
amended from time to time (the "Development Regulations"). Development Regulations
include, by way of example but not limitation: the Building Codes and Regulations, the
Subdivision Regulations adopted by the City of Goodyear, the City's Zoning Ordinance,
the City of Goodyear's Design Guidelines Standards, the City of Goodyear Engineering
Design Standards and Policies as they all may be adopted and amended from time to time;
ordinances rezoning the Property, including stipulations and conditions of approval
thereto; and conditions of approvals of approved preliminary and final plats and/or site
plans for the Property. The City Engineer, in the sole discretion of the City Engineer, may
waive requirements in the Development Regulations if the City Engineer determines, to
the City Engineer's satisfaction, that there is good cause for the waiver, the alternative
materials, design, or method of construction proposed meets the intent of the standard being
waived and will not result in any increase in costs to the City such as, but not limited to,
increased costs because the life of the alternative materials is shorter than what is required
in the standards, or the alternative construction method will result in the need for more
frequent repairs or replacement.
4.5.
Title 34. The Constructing Party shall comply, or will require any
constructing Third Parties to comply, with all applicable state, county, and City laws
governing the procurement of services related to the design, installation, and/or
construction of the Traffic Signal Improvements for which reimbursement is sought,
including but not limited to the public bidding requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes
(A.R.S.) Title 34. The Constructing Party shall not be eligible to receive any
Reimbursement Payments unless and until the Constructing Party has, or any constructing
Third Parties have, provided to the City Engineer all documentation reasonably requested
by the City Engineer to demonstrate compliance with A.R.S. Title 34 as to the Traffic
Signal Improvements.
4.6.
Reimbursement Documentation. The Constructing Party shall not be
eligible to receive any Reimbursement Payments unless and until the Constructing Party
has provided or has caused to be provided to the City Engineer all documentation
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reasonably requested by the City Engineer to demonstrate compliance with A.R.S. Title 34
as set forth in Section 4.5 above, and evidence that the Eligible Costs have been paid by
the Constructing Party and/or Third Parties, and that unconditional lien releases for
construction work corresponding to such Eligible Costs have been obtained from all
contractors and subcontractors that have performed such work on the Traffic Signal
Improvements and that have filed valid preliminary 20-day lien notices (each submittal, a
"Reimbursement Package").
4.7.
Warranty. The Constructing Party shall provide, or shall cause a
constructing Third Party to provide, a warranty for any Road Improvements warranting
against defective workmanship and/or materials that lasts for two (2) years starting on the
date of Acceptance of the Road Improvements.
4.8.
Condition of Reimbursement. Neither Owner nor Developer is obligated by
this Agreement to develop or construct, or cause to be developed or constructed, all or any
portion of the Project or the Road Improvements; provided, however, the City's
reimbursement obligations under Section 5 are conditioned on the timely satisfaction of
the following conditions (collectively the “Reimbursement Conditions”):
(a)
Developer shall have closed its purchase of the Property or portion thereof on or
before the first anniversary of the Effective Date.
(b)
The Constructing Party shall have commenced construction of the Minimum Retail
Improvements and the Road Improvements not later than eighteen (18) months after
the Effective Date.
(c)
Developer shall have procured an executed lease with a Specialty Grocer (or its
Affiliate) for a base term of not less than ten (10) years. The lease must obligate
Developer to construct and deliver the Grocery Building in accordance with plans
and specifications approved by the Specialty Grocer and must include the Specialty
Grocer’s covenant to open to the public, fully staffed, stocked and fixturized.
5.
City's Obligations.
5.1.
Reimbursement Obligation. In consideration for the construction and
dedication to the City of the Road Improvements and otherwise satisfying the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the City shall, subject to the terms and conditions in this
Agreement, reimburse the Constructing Party its Eligible Costs, as approved by the City
pursuant to the terms of Section 4.6 above and Section 5.2 below, up to the applicable
Maximum Reimbursement Amount.
5.2.
Reimbursement Payment Approval. Each Reimbursement Payment shall be
reviewed within fourteen (14) days following submittal of a complete Reimbursement
Package in accordance with Section 4.6. Reimbursement Packages shall not be submitted
by the Constructing Party more frequently than once per thirty (30) days. The amount of
the Eligible Costs must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the City making
Reimbursement Payment of such Eligible Costs to the Constructing Party. The City
Engineer shall promptly review each Reimbursement Package and notify the Constructing
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Party of its approval or disapproval thereof. Each Reimbursement Payment shall be due
and payable within thirty (30) days following the City Engineer’s approval of a complete
Reimbursement Package. If the City Engineer does not approve the actual costs, expenses,
and fees that have been paid by the Constructing Party, or any portion thereof (such portion,
the "Disputed Portion"), within fourteen (14) days of the City Engineer's receipt of a
Reimbursement Package, the Constructing Party and the City Engineer shall thereafter use
good faith efforts to reach an agreement on the Eligible Costs or the Disputed Portion, as
applicable.
5.3.
Reimbursement Payments. Subject to Section 5.2 above and satisfaction of
the Reimbursement Conditions, City shall be obligated to reimburse up to Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) of Eligible Costs after Developer obtains building permits
and initiates construction of both the Road Improvements and the Minimum Retail
Improvements. Subject to satisfaction of the Reimbursement Conditions, City shall be
obligated to reimburse Eligible Costs in excess of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000) up to the Maximum Reimbursement Amount upon Final Completion.
5.4.
Reimbursements to Constructing Party. With respect to the right to
reimbursement, references to the "Constructing Party" in this Agreement refer solely to
either the Owner or the Developer, defined on the first page of this Agreement, whichever
party constructs, or causes to be constructed, the Traffic Signal Improvements. The Owner
or the Developer shall provide written notice to the City identifying itself as the
Constructing Party at or before submission of the initial Reimbursement Package. Only the
Constructing Party shall be entitled to receive Reimbursement Payments (notwithstanding
the sale by the Constructing Party of any portion of the Property) until the Constructing
Party provides written notice to the City signed by an authorized officer of such
Constructing Party designating an Affiliate of such Constructing Party or a Third Party to
receive such Reimbursement Payments (as applicable, a "Receiving Party”). Upon the
City's receipt of such designation, the Receiving Party shall be entitled to receive all
subsequent Reimbursement Payments otherwise payable to the Constructing Party.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Constructing Party's
or Receiving Party’s right to receive Reimbursement Payments hereunder shall not run
with the land.
5.5.
Acceptance of Road Improvements. Upon Acceptance of the Road
Improvements, the Road Improvements shall become public facilities and property of the
City; the City shall be solely responsible for all subsequent operation, maintenance, repairs,
or replacements thereof; and the City shall bear the risk of, and shall indemnify each
Constructing Party or any applicable Third Parties and their respective successors, assigns,
Affiliates, members, managers, agents, and representatives, against any claim arising after
Acceptance of the Road Improvements from any injury (personal, economic, or other) or
damage to any person, party, property or utility, arising from the condition, operation, or
use of the Road Improvements, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful
acts or omissions of such Constructing Party, any applicable Third Parties, or their
respective successors, assigns, Affiliates, members, managers, agents and representatives.
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5.6.
Expedited Review. The City will use its best efforts to expedite its review
of any submittals related to the design and construction of the Road Improvements and the
Project within the time normally associated with the City's expedited review processes,
provided submittals are complete and comply with Development Regulations.
5.7.
Additional Public Improvements. City covenants and agrees that so long as
the Property is developed with improvements substantially similar to those shown on the
Project Site Plan, City will not require additional off-site improvements or other public
improvements to be constructed in connection with development of the Property.
6.
General Terms.
6.1.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the attached Exhibits
(which are incorporated herein by this reference) constitutes the entire Agreement between
the Parties pertaining to the construction of the Road Improvements, and all prior and
contemporaneous agreements, representations, negotiations, and understandings of the
Parties, oral or written pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement are hereby
superseded and merged herein.
6.2.
Recording/Amendments. This Agreement shall be recorded in its entirety
in the Official Records of Maricopa County not later than ten (10) days after its full
execution. In order for an amendment of this Agreement to become effective, the Party
seeking the amendment shall submit its proposed amendment in writing to the other Parties
for review. To be effective, amendments shall be approved by the City Council, signed by
the Parties, and attached to this Agreement as an addendum. Amendments shall also be
recorded in the Official Records of Maricopa County within ten (10) days after execution.
6.3.
Exhibits. All Exhibits to this Agreement shall be deemed a part of this
Agreement and enforceable as if in the body of this Agreement.
6.4.
Requirements Not Addressed. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this
Agreement addresses only certain issues with respect to the development of the Property
and provides only those rights expressly set forth in this Agreement. Except as expressly
provided otherwise in this Agreement, this Agreement does not relieve Owner from
complying with the City's requirements concerning the development process, including by
way of example but not limitation, complying with procedures and processes governing
submission requirements for zoning, preliminary subdivision plats, final subdivision plats
and/or site plans, and paying all applicable costs, permit fees, development fees,
application fees, and taxes.
6.5.
Development Regulations. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Parties agree
that the construction of the Road Improvements and the Project shall be governed by the
Development Regulations in effect as of the Effective Date of this Agreement or in effect
when permits are issued therefor, whichever is later, except that a drive-thru use shall not
be subject to requirements triggered by the use’s proximity to a signalized intersection if
such requirements are enacted subsequent to June 30, 2026.
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6.6.
Future Conditions and Approvals. The Parties acknowledge and agree that
this Agreement addresses only limited issues relative to the construction of the Road
Improvements and the Project. The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement shall be
deemed to require the City to grant any future administrative or legislative approvals
related to the development of the Property that would be in addition to those approvals the
City has already provided to the Property as of the Effective Date of this Agreement
provided, however, such approvals have not already expired or been terminated, do not
expire or terminate pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or are not revoked or
terminated because of a breach of this Agreement. Regardless of whether the action or
payment is provided for in this Agreement, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the City
is not required to undertake any action or make any payments if any federal, state, or local
law requires formal action and approval by the City Council before undertaking such action
or payment until the City Council has taken the required formal action and has approved
the action or payment. The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement shall affect the
City's legislative authority to approve or deny zoning or other development related
applications, including applications for preliminary and/or final plats and/or site plans, or
the City's legislative authority to impose conditions on the development of the Property.
Finally, the Parties agree that except as otherwise expressly provided herein, nothing in
this Agreement shall restrict Owner's or Developer’s rights to object to and pursue all legal
remedies to obtain relief from any future conditions, stipulations, policies, procedures,
resolutions or ordinances imposed by the City that Owner or Developer deems to be illegal
and/or beyond the scope of the City's statutory authority as applied to the Property.
6.7.
Notices. Any and all notices, filings, approvals, consents, or other
communications required or permitted by this Agreement shall be given in writing and (i)
personally delivered, (ii) sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid, (iii) sent by Federal
Express, Airborne, U.P.S. or other similar nationally recognized overnight courier,
addressed as follows:
To City:
City of Goodyear
Attn: Development Services Director
1900 North Civic Square
Goodyear, Arizona 85395
With a copy to:
City of Goodyear
Attn: City Attorney
1900 North Civic Square
Goodyear, Arizona 85395
To Owner:
Estrella North LLC
17700 N. Pacesetter Way, Ste. 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Attn: Roger Theis
With a copy to:
Berens Blonstein PLC
7033 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 210
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Attn: Marc D. Blonstein, Esq.
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To Developer:
CBDG Goodyear LLC
Attn: Brian Frakes and Trevor Cohen
4300 E Camelback Rd.
Ste 150
Phoenix, AZ 85018
With a copy to:
Bergin, Frakes, Smalley & Oberholtzer PLLC
4343 E. Camelback Road, Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Attn: Andrew D. Yancey, Esq.
or to any other addresses as either Party may from time to time designate in writing and
deliver in a like manner. Notices, filings, consents, approvals, and communication shall be
deemed to have been given as of the date of the date of delivery if hand delivered or sent
by overnight courier, or as of three (3) days following deposit in the U.S. Mail.
6.8.
Covenants Running with the Land. Except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement, rights and duties under this Agreement shall be for the benefit of, and a burden
upon, the Property, and they shall be covenants running with the land.
6.9.
Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement are binding upon
and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties, and all of their successors and assigns.
6.10. No Agency or Partnership. Neither City nor Owner is acting as the agent of
the other with respect to this Agreement, and this Agreement shall not be deemed to create
a partnership, joint venture, or other business relationship between the City and Owner.
6.11. Conflicts of Interest. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of A.R.S.
§ 38-511 and may be terminated by the City in accordance with such provisions.
6.12. Business Days. If the last day of any time period stated in this Agreement
or the date on which any obligation to be performed under this Agreement shall fall on
Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the duration of such time period or the date of
performance, as applicable, shall be extended so that it shall end on the next succeeding
day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
6.13. Defaults and Remedies. Any Party shall be in default under this Agreement
("Default") if it fails to satisfy any term or condition as required under this Agreement
within thirty (30) business days following written notice from the other Party ("Notice");
provided, however, that the Notice shall set forth the specific reasons for the determination
that the Party has failed to satisfy any term of condition hereof. A Party shall not be in
Default if the Party commences to cure any deficiencies within thirty (30) business days of
receipt of Notice and cures such deficiency within a reasonable time thereafter.
6.14. No Waiver. No delay in exercising any right or remedy shall constitute a
waiver thereof, and no waiver by a Party of the breach of any covenant or condition of this
Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the
same or any other covenant or condition of this Agreement.
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6.15. Mediation. If a dispute arises out of or related to this Agreement, or breach
thereof, the Parties agree that there shall be a ninety (90) day moratorium on Litigation to
first to try to settle the dispute through non-binding mediation before resorting to
arbitration, litigation, or some other binding dispute resolution. In the event that the Parties
cannot agree upon the selection of a mediator within seven (7) days, any Party may request
a presiding judge of the Superior Court to assign a mediator from a list of mediators
maintained by the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool. The mediator selected shall
have a minimum of ten (10) years' experience mediating or arbitrating disputes involving
commercial property development. The mediation shall be completed in one (1) day or less
and shall be confidential and private. The terms of this section shall survive the expiration
or earlier termination of this Agreement.
6.16. Section Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are for
convenience in reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any
provision of this Agreement.
6.17. Fair Interpretation. The terms and provisions of this Agreement represent
the result of negotiations between the Parties, each of which has had the opportunity to
consult with the counsel of their own choosing and/or has been represented by counsel of
their own choosing, and none of whom has acted under duress or compulsion, whether
economic or otherwise. The Parties agree that the terms and provisions of this Agreement
shall be construed according to their usual and customary meanings, and the Parties each
hereby waive the application of any rule of law that ambiguous or conflicting terms be
resolved against the Party who prepared, or whose attorney prepared, the executed
Agreement or any earlier draft of same. The terms of this Section shall survive the
expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
6.18. Choice of Law, Venue and Attorneys’ Fees. In any dispute under this
Agreement, the successful Party shall be entitled to collect from the other Party its
reasonable attorneys’ fees, and other costs as determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction. The Parties agree that any dispute, controversy, claim or cause of action
arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Arizona. The Parties further agree that the venue for any dispute, controversy, claim or
cause of action arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be Maricopa County and
that any action filed shall be heard in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Maricopa
County. The Parties expressly waive the right to object, for any reason, to the venue of
Maricopa County. The terms of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement.
6.19. Survival Clause. All provisions of this Agreement that logically ought to
survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement shall survive the expiration
or earlier termination of this Agreement. This includes by way of example: all provisions
imposing obligations that will not be triggered until the Agreement is terminated; all
indemnification provisions; all limitation of remedies and damages provisions; all
provisions waiving claims; all payment obligations; and all provisions relieving any Party
of liability for actions taken. The fact that certain provisions in this Agreement state that
such provisions shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement shall
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not be construed to limit the application of the foregoing Survival Clause to other
provisions in this Agreement.
6.20. Representations and Warranties of Owner. As of the Effective Date, Owner
represents and warrants the following:
6.20.1. Ownership. Owner is the owner of the Property and has the full
right and authority to submit its interest in the Property to the obligations hereunder.
6.20.2. Authorization. Owner is qualified to do business in Arizona and is
in good standing; Owner (including the individual signing for Owner) has the
authority and the right to enter into this Agreement, and Owner is not prohibited
from executing this Agreement by any law, rule regulation, instrument, agreement,
order or judgment.
6.20.3. Due Diligence. Owner reviewed this Agreement and reached its
own conclusions as to the binding and enforceable nature thereof and all of the
provisions contained herein and has not relied on any representations or warranties
of City other than those expressly provided in this Agreement.
6.21. Representations and Warranties of Developer. As of the Effective Date,
Developer represents and warrants the following:
6.21.1. Interest in Property. Developer is under contract to purchase all or
a portion of the Property from Owner.
6.21.2. Developer. Developer is qualified to do business in Arizona and is
in good standing; Developer (including the individual signing for Developer) has
the authority and the right to enter into this Agreement, and Developer is not
prohibited from executing this Agreement by any law, rule regulation, instrument,
agreement, order or judgment.
6.21.3. Due Diligence. Developer reviewed this Agreement and reached
its own conclusions as to the binding and enforceable nature thereof and all of the
provisions contained herein and has not relied on any representations or warranties
of City other than those expressly provided in this Agreement.
6.22
Representations and Warranties of the City. As of the Effective Date of this
Agreement, the City represents and warrants the following:
6.22.1. Approval. The City has approved this Agreement at a duly held
and noticed public meeting by its Mayor and City Council, at which a quorum was
duly present, and has authorized the execution hereof.
6.22.2. Authorization. City agrees that the individuals executing this
Agreement on behalf of City have been duly authorized to do so.
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6.23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together,
shall constitute one agreement, binding on the Parties. Further, this Agreement may be
executed and delivered by electronic transmission. A manually signed copy of this
Agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission shall
be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this
Agreement; provided, however, Owner and Developer shall deliver an original to the City
for recordation in the Official Records of the Maricopa County Recorder.
6.24. Force Majeure. A Party shall not be held liable for failure of or delay in
performing its obligations under this Agreement, and the time for such performance shall
be appropriately extended, if such failure or delay is the result of an act of God, such as
earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flooding, or other natural disaster, or in the case of war,
action of foreign enemies, terrorist activities, labor dispute or strike, government sanction,
blockage, embargo, or failure of electrical service. The nonperforming Party must make
every reasonable attempt to minimize delay of performance.
6.25. Page Numbering. The page numbering of this document is exclusive of the
Exhibits attached hereto.
6.26. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall not confer any rights
or remedies upon anyone other than the Parties and their respective successors and
permitted assigns.
IN WITNESS HEREOF and agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement the
Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly appointed representatives.
[Signatures Appear on the Following Pages]
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
SIGNATURE PAGES
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CITY:
CITY OF GOODYEAR, an Arizona municipal corporation
By:
Bryan Langley
Its: City Manager
ATTEST:
______________________
Jasmine Pernicano, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
Roric Massey, City Attorney
State of Arizona
County of ______________
On this ______ day of ____________________, 20____, before me personally appeared
__________________________________, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she
signed the above/attached document.
[Affix Seal Here]
__________________________________
Notary Public [Notary Public Signature]
My Commission Expires ___________________
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
SIGNATURE PAGES
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OWNER:
ESTRELLA NORTH LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Estrella Partners, LP,
a Delaware limited partnership
Its: Sole Member and Manager
By: Goodyear EMR GP, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
Its: General Partner
By: EMR Harvard LLC,
an Arizona limited liability company
Its: Administrative Member
By: Harvard Investments, Inc.,
a Nevada corporation
Its: Manager
By:
Name:
Title:
By:
Name:
Title:
State of Arizona
County of ______________
On this ______ day of ____________________, 20____, before me personally appeared
__________________________________, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she
signed the above/attached document.
[Affix Seal Here]
__________________________________
Notary Public [Notary Public Signature]
My Commission Expires ___________________
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
SIGNATURE PAGES
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DEVELOPER:
CBDG GOODYEAR LLC, an Arizona limited liability company
By: Common Bond Development Company, an Arizona limited liability company
Its: Manager
By:
Name: Brian Frakes
Title:
Manager
State of Arizona
County of ______________
On this ______ day of ____________________, 20____, before me personally appeared
__________________________________, whose identity was proven to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person who he or she claims to be, and acknowledged that he or she
signed the above/attached document.
[Affix Seal Here]
__________________________________
Notary Public [Notary Public Signature]
My Commission Expires ___________________
Exhibit 1 - 1
EXHIBIT 1
Property Legal Description
Exhibit 1 - 2
Legal Description – Parcel 1
(Yacht Club/Estrella Welcome Center)
Exhibit 1 - 3
Exhibit 1 - 4
Legal Description – Parcel 2
(Shopping Center)
Exhibit 1 - 5
Exhibit 1 - 6
Exhibit 1 - 7
Legal Description – Parcel 3
(Drainage Wash)
Exhibit 1 - 8
Exhibit 2 - 1
EXHIBIT 2
Project Site Plan
Exhibit 2 - 2
Exhibit 3
EXHIBIT 3
Roadway Improvements Description
As shown on Exhibit 3-A:
o Design and install 3-way traffic signal and related improvements and technology
(i.e. ITS infrastructure).
o Reconfigure median in Estrella Parkway to convert full access to ¾ access
(middle curb cut)
o Add (1) new deceleration lane for each curb cut (3-total).
Exhibit 3A - 1
EXHIBIT 3-A
Site Plan Depicting Roadway Improvements
Exhibit 3A - 2