City Council
Regular MeetingOakwood, OH · February 17, 2021
Agenda
NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Pursuant to Section 7.09 of the Charter of the Village of Oakwood, notice is hereby given of the calling
of a Special Council Meeting by Council President Johnnie Warren, Councilwoman Eloise Hardin, and
Councilwoman Patricia Rogers to be held on February 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via remote access utilizing Webex
to consider the following matter(s): (See attached Agenda for further information)
Ord 2021-04 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN PARCELS
Premier TIF WITHIN THE VILLAGE TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, EXEMPTING THE
Introduced 1-20-2021 by IMPROVEMENTS TO SUCH PARCELS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION FOR
Mayor & Council as a whole A PERIOD OF THIRTY YEARS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
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1 read 1-19-2021 AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BEDFORD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING
2nd read 1-21-2021 SUCH EXEMPTION REQUIRING THE OWNERS OF SUCH PARCELS TO MAKE
3 read 1-26-2021 & tabled SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES ESTABLISHING AN URBAN
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REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT
OF SUCH SERVICE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE
SECTIONS 5709.41, 5709.42, AND 5709.43, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Amended Ord 2021-12 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROJECT
Introduced 1-29-2021 by DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH OAKWOOD CENTER, LLC AND
Mayor & Council as a whole DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
As Amended-2nd reading
Amended Ord 2021-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
Introduced 2-11-2021 by WITH JOSEPH FOUCHE TO SELL VILLAGE LAND DESIGNATED ON THE
Mayor & Council as a whole RECORDS OF THE CUYAHOGA FISCAL OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL
As Amended 2nd reading NOS. 795-07-104 AND 795-04-105
In accordance with the provisions contained in the Village Charter no other matters will be
considered by Village Council other than those listed herein.
__Debra L Hladky_________________
Debra L. Hladky
Clerk of Council - Village of Oakwood
VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD
COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING
Amended
February 17, 2021
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AGENDA
Pursuant to Section 7.09 of the Charter of the Village of Oakwood, Council President, Johnnie Warren,
Councilwoman Eloise Hardin, and Councilwoman Pat Rogers are hereby calling a Special Meeting of Village
Council to consider the following items:
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1. Call meeting to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Mayor ~ Gary V. Gottschalk
Law Director ~ Jim Climer
Finance Director ~ Brian Thompson
Council President ~ Johnnie Warren
Council At Large ~ Elaine Gaither
Councilman ~ Chris Callender
Councilperson ~ Eloise Hardin
Councilperson ~ Melanie Sanders
Councilperson ~ Patricia Rogers
Councilperson ~ Candace Williams
Ord 2021-04 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN PARCELS
Premier TIF WITHIN THE VILLAGE TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, EXEMPTING THE
Introduced 1-20-2021 by IMPROVEMENTS TO SUCH PARCELS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION FOR
Mayor & Council as a whole A PERIOD OF THIRTY YEARS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
st
1 read 1-19-2021 AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BEDFORD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING
2nd read 1-21-2021 SUCH EXEMPTION REQUIRING THE OWNERS OF SUCH PARCELS TO MAKE
3 read 1-26-2021 & tabled SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES ESTABLISHING AN URBAN
rd
REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT
OF SUCH SERVICE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE
SECTIONS 5709.41, 5709.42, AND 5709.43, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Amended Ord 2021-12 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PROJECT
Introduced 1-29-2021 by DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH OAKWOOD CENTER, LLC AND
Mayor & Council as a whole DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
As Amended-2nd reading
Amend Ord 2021-17 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
Introduced 2-11-2021 by WITH JOSEPH FOUCHE TO SELL VILLAGE LAND DESIGNATED ON THE
Mayor & Council as a whole RECORDS OF THE CUYAHOGA FISCAL OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL
As Amended 2nd reading NOS. 795-07-104 AND 795-04-105
Adjournment
2021-12 McBee Oakwood Center LLC Ordinance - Page -1-
Deleted: 2017-21
-AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 2021 – 12 Deleted: Joint Maintenance Agreement, Richmond-
Broadway IntersectionMcBee Oakwood Center LLC
INTRODUCED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL AS A WHOLE
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH OAKWOOD Deleted: INTERSTATE- McBEE
CENTER, LLC AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Village Oakwood (hereinafter “Oakwood”) and Oakwood Center, LLC,
an Ohio Limited Liability Company (hereinafter “Developer”) deem it advantageous to each of Deleted: Interstate-McBee, LLC
them to develop property located off of Oak Leaf Road in the Village as more fully described in
the Project Development Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit “A”; and,
WHEREAS, Oakwood and Developer have agreed in principle to the terms of said
Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Oakwood,
County of Cuyahoga, and State of Ohio that:
SECTION 1. The Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into the Agreement, a copy
which is attached hereto and expressly made a part hereof by reference and marked Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary
for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of the Village, the reason for the emergency being that the Agreement permits the Village to take
advantage of time-sensitive development opportunities for the economic well-being of the
Village and its residents which opportunities are imperiled by undue delay and, therefore,
provided it receives two-thirds (⅔) of the vote of all members of Council elected thereto, said
Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption by this Council and
approval by the Mayor, otherwise from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
PASSED:_____________________________ _____________________________________
Johnnie A. Warren, President of Council
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Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
Presented to the
Mayor ___________________________________
Approved: ________________________________
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Mayor, Gary V. Gottschalk
Joint Maintenance Agreement, Richmond-Broadway Intersection - Page -2-
I, Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council of the Village of Oakwood, County of Cuyahoga
and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing Amended Ordinance No. 2021 - 12 was Deleted:
duly and regularly passed by this Council at the meeting held on the _____ day of
________________, 2021.
_________________________________
Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
POSTING CERTIFICATE
I, Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council of the Village of Oakwood, County of Cuyahoga
and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Amended Ordinance No. 2021 - 12 was duly posted on Deleted:
the _____ day of ________________, 2021, and will remain posted for a period of fifteen (15)
days thereafter as provided by the Village Charter and as determined by the Council of the said
Village.
____________________________________
Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
DATED: ______________________________
Joint Maintenance Agreement, Richmond-Broadway Intersection - Page -3-
EXHIBIT “A”
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
by and between
THE VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD, OHIO
and
OAKWOOD CENTER, LLC Deleted: INTERSTATE-MCBEE
an Ohio limited liability company
as the Owner
Dated
as of
the Effective Date (as hereinafter defined)
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Village of Oakwood – Oakwood Center, LLC Deleted: Interstate-McBee
THIS PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made effective and
entered into by and between THE VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD, OHIO (the “Village”), a political
subdivision organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, and OAKWOOD Deleted: INTERSTATE-MCBEE
CENTER, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the “Owner”), and shall become effective only
upon the occurrence of the timely satisfaction of the Conditions of Effectiveness (as hereinafter
defined).
RECITALS
A. The Village has previously acquired property consisting of approximately 3.027
acres of land located and situated in the Village, as further described on Exhibit A-1 attached
hereto and incorporated herein (the “Village Land”) and Owner owns or will acquire the real
property located and situated in the Village consisting of approximately 25.699 acres of land, as
further described on Exhibit A-2 attached hereto and incorporated herein (”Owner Properties”).
Owner also intends to purchase additional land adjoining or contiguous to the land described in
Exhibits A-1 and A-2 or contiguous to such additional land so purchased (“Additional Property-
Not Owned or Under Contract”) (all such real property whether identified in Exhibits A-1 through
A-2 and Additional Property-Not Owned or Under Contract to the extent subsequently acquired
by Owner, collectively referred to herein as the “Project Site”).
B. The Owner intends to improve the Project Site following its acquisition of all the
parcels comprising the Project Site by constructing or causing to be constructed a commercial real
estate project (the “Improvements”), consisting of buildings and other commercial real estate
components consistent with the applicable zoning code, along with related landscaping and
improvements, as further described on Exhibit B. The improvement of the Project Site with the
Improvements is referred to herein as the “Development”.
C. The Village has determined that the construction of the Improvements to support
and enable the Development of the Project Site, and the fulfillment generally of this Agreement
and the Development of the Project Site, are in the best interests of the Village and necessary for
economic development purposes and the health, safety and welfare of its residents, and are
necessary for the purpose of enhancing the availability of adequate commercial space, parking,
creating jobs and employment opportunities, and improving the economic welfare of the people of
the Village.
D. The Village has created a “Community Reinvestment Area” or “CRA” pursuant to
R.C. 3735.65 et. seq., known as Oakwood Community Reinvestment Area No. 1, which
encompasses the Project Site and which has been determined to be in the best interests of the
Village and necessary for economic development purposes, and the health, safety and welfare of
its residents.
E. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.41 et. seq., the Village Council (the
“Council”) intends to adopt an ordinance and, as the same may be further amended or expanded
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from time to time, to exempt from real property taxation the incremental increase in assessed value
of the Project Site resulting from the Development (the “TIF Ordinance”) and providing: (1) that
the Development is a public purpose necessary for the economic development of the Project Site;
(2) for the payment of service payments in lieu of taxes (the “Service Payments”) by the Owner of
the Project Site (initially the Owner) and any successors in interest to any portion of the Project
Site (collectively, the “Owners”), as obligations running with the land for the duration of the
Covenant Period (as hereinafter defined), with respect to “Improvements” (as defined in ORC
5709.41 and the TIF Ordinance) to the parcels of real property comprising the Project Site; and (3)
for the use of the Service Payments to pay for a portion of the costs of the Development.
F. In consideration of the foregoing Recitals and as an inducement to and in
consideration of the conditions and covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties agree as
follows:
Article I
Development of the Project Site
Section 1.01 Transfer/Sale of Village Land. The Village hereby agrees to sell to the
Owner, and the Owner agrees to purchase from the Village, the Village Land for the sum of One
and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration (the “Purchase Price”). Title
to the Village Land shall be transferred by the Village to the Owner [or its designee] pursuant to a
Limited Warranty Deed upon payment to the Village of the Purchase Price.
Section 1.02 Transfer/Sale of Land other than Village Land. The parties further
recognize that it is advisable for the Owner to transfer title to the Village and for the Village to
transfer title back to the Owner all or portions of the Project Site other than the Village Land in
order to enact the TIF Ordinance or to amend and expand the property which is the subject of the
TIF Ordinance and the parties agree to cooperate in that regard.
Section 1.03 Improvements. Following acquisition of the Village Land, Owner agrees
to construct or cause to be constructed the Improvements on the Project Site including, but not
limited to a 200,000 square foot office/warehouse facility (expandable to 300,000 square feet) Deleted: a series of two (2) buildings, the first being
(“Phase 1”) and a potential second 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility (“Phase 2”) both of Deleted: the
which are to be located off Oak Leaf Road on property known as Permanent Parcel Nos., 795-50- Deleted: a
014, 795-50-013, 795-49-010, 795-15-048; 795-50-012, 795-50-011, 795-49-005, 795-49-006 and
795-49-007 within the Village’s Community Reinvestment Area No. 1. In addition, Owner may
construct or cause the construction of additional buildings as part of the Development, to the extent
deemed economically viable by Owner and determined by the Village to be in compliance with
the Village codes, rules and regulations.
Section 1.04 Improvements. The parties acknowledge that the Improvements identified
in Exhibit B on and adjacent to the Project Site are necessary for the Development and will directly
benefit the Project Site and the surrounding area. The Owner shall cause the construction of and
pay for the Improvements as described on Exhibit B except as otherwise provided therein.
Provided that Owner has secured the prior written consent of the Village, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld, Owner shall have the right to revise the Plans and Specifications relating
to Improvements located on the Project Site and the provisions of Exhibit B with respect thereto
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from time to time based upon economic circumstances subject to (a) compliance with the Village
codes, rules and regulations, and (b) the Village’s reasonable determination that the Improvements
as so revised directly benefit the Project Site and the surrounding area and are consistent with the
TIF Ordinance, and this Agreement shall be automatically and without further action of the Village
and the Owner deemed amended so as to reflect the revisions provided in the permits and plats so
approved. Owner acknowledges that any revisions to Improvements which are not located on the
Project Site (the “Off-Site Improvements”) are subject to the reasonable approval of the Village
Council and other permitting authorities, and such approval by the Village Council and all
necessary permitting authorities shall automatically and without further action of the Village and
the Owner be deemed to amend this Agreement so as to reflect the said revisions.
Section 1.05 Off-Site Improvements. The Village agrees that, in connection with any
Off-Site Improvements, it shall undertake such action as may be necessary or desirable to obtain
title to such real property as is necessary for the construction of the Off-Site Improvements, with
such acquisition to be at the lowest cost, in light of the schedule for construction of such Off-Site
Improvements, as reasonably determined by the Village Council. The Village agrees to consult
with the Owner in connection with such costs and to work cooperatively to control the cost of such
acquisition.
Section 1.06 Construction. Construction of the Phase 1 Improvements shall be
completed no later than December 31, 2022 (“Completion Date”) provided that this Agreement is
executed and delivered and the TIF Ordinance and Tax Abatement Package is finalized no later
than January 31, 2021, otherwise the Completion Date shall be as early as commercially
practicable as weather permits in 2023. The Owner and the Village agree to work in good faith to
amend the Project Schedule as necessary to account for delays occasioned by economic and other
ramifications, complications and hindrances constituting “Force Majeure”, including those arising
due to the COVID-19 international pandemic.
Section 1.07 Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations. The Owner and its
respective officers, agents, employees and any other persons over whom the Owner has control,
shall comply with all applicable present and future laws and ordinances of the Village as well as
Federal, State and other local governmental bodies applicable to or affecting directly or indirectly
(a) the Owner or its operations and activities on or in connection with the construction and
operation of the Development; (b) which govern, control, or are required in connection with
construction of the Improvements; and (c) which are otherwise applicable to or affect the
construction or operation of the Development (collectively, the “Legal Requirements”).
Section 1.08 Insurance. In connection with the construction of the Improvements, the
Owner shall maintain or cause to be maintained insurance for protection from claims under
Workers’ Compensation acts and other employee benefit acts which are applicable, claims for
damages because of bodily injury, including death, and claims for damages to property which may
arise out of or result from operations and completed operations under this Agreement, whether
such operations be by the Owner or by a subcontractor, agent, or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them. This insurance shall be written for not less than limits of liability
specified in this Agreement or required by law, whichever coverage is greater, and with a company
or companies lawfully authorized to do business in the state of Ohio and having an AM Best rating
of A+ or the equivalent. Each policy shall contain a provision that the policy will not be canceled
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or allowed to expire until at least 10 days’ prior written notice has been given to the Village. The
Owner shall cause the commercial liability coverage required by this Agreement to include the
Village as an additional insured for claims caused in whole or in part by the Village, any of the
Owner’s acts or omissions, and/or any acts or omissions of any subcontractor, agent, or other
person or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them arising out of or relating to the
construction of the Improvements.
The insurance required by this Agreement shall be written for not less than the following
limits, or greater if required by law:
(i) Workers’ Compensation limits shall be those required by statute.
(ii) Commercial General Liability insurance including liability on this project and blanket
coverage, which insures against bodily injury, personal and property damage claims arising from
work conducted, services provided, and/or materials supplied by the Village, by Owner, or any of
their subcontractors or agents with limits of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined
single limit each occurrence; Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate; and Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000) products/completed operations aggregate.
(iii) Employer’s Liability insurance with minimum limits of Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($500,000) for bodily injury.
(iv) Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance with minimum combined single
limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence (bodily injury and property damage
liability). Coverage shall be for liability arising out of the use or operation of owned, hired, leased,
and non-owned vehicles.
(v) Umbrella liability coverage of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) above the policies
referred to in Items (ii), (iii) and (iv).
The liability insurance required by this Agreement shall: (1) provide that it is primary and
non-contributory to any other insurance or self-insurance that the Village may have, (2) obligate
Owner to pay any deductible or self-insured retention associated with any claim that is made under
the policy, including any claim that may be made by an additional insured, (3) contain waivers of
subrogation against the Village, if available, and (4) provide that the insurer(s) has/have a duty to
defend against potentially covered claims and that the payment of defense costs by the insurer(s)
shall not reduce or deplete the limits of liability under the policy(ies). The Owner shall deliver to
the Village Certificates of Insurance acceptable to all parties evidencing the insurance coverage
required by this Agreement.
The Owner may satisfy some or all of the foregoing requirements through an agreement
with any general contractor specifying that it shall procure insurance that satisfies some or all of
the foregoing requirements.
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Article II
CRA; Tax Increment Financing
Section 2.01. CRA; Tax Increment Financing. The Village has established the Oakwood
Community Reinvestment Area No. 1 and pursuant thereto, has agreed to provide each of the
several phases of the Development on the Project Site with a Community Reinvestment Act
(“CRA”) tax exemption applicable to 75% of the dollar amounts by which the Improvements
increase the market value of the Project Site for a period of 10 years (the “CRA Exemption”). The
CRA Exemption shall be granted separately for each structure described in Section 1.03
hereinabove that constitutes part of the Development so that the exemption period will commence
upon completion of each such structure. The Village and the Owner acknowledge that, to the
extent possible, the CRA Exemption shall be granted upon separate identified parcels of property
such that the occupants have both the benefit and risk of the CRA Exemption as to those specific
parcels. In addition, the Village intends to adopt the TIF Ordinance to provide for exemption of
100% of the Improvements for a period of thirty (30) years (“TIF Exemption”). The Owner
acknowledges that the adoption of the TIF Ordinance and granting of the TIF Exemption upon
such terms requires action by the Board of Education of the Bedford City School District (“School
District”). The Village shall, at no cost to Owner, other than as provided for in this Agreement
including but not limited to the donations to be made by Owner referenced in Schedule II, negotiate
any required compensation agreement with the School District and shall be responsible for
payment of all costs and expenses associated with obtaining the consent of the School District to
the TIF Exemption. The TIF Ordinance shall: (a) declare the Improvements (as defined in Section
5709.41 of the Revised Code) to be a public purpose for purposes of Section 5709.41 of the
Revised Code; (b) require the Owner, its successors or assigns, and any current or future owners
of the Project Site and any current or future lessors, lessees, or owners of the Project Site
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Owners” and individually as an “Owner”) of each of
the parcels comprising the Project Site to make Service Payments to the County Treasurer; and (c)
establish the Oakwood Center Urban Redevelopment Tax Increment Equivalent Fund (the “TIF Deleted: Interstate-McBee
Fund”).
Section 2.02. Cleveland JEDZ Agreement. The parties hereby acknowledge that the
Village is a party to a certain Joint Economic Development Zone Agreement (“JEDZ”) with the
City of Cleveland dated October 24, 2007 under which the Village is obligated, with certain
exceptions, to share with Cleveland, for a period of five (5) years, fifty percent (50%) of income
taxes derived from Owner’s payroll as it existed immediately prior to Owner’s relocation to the
Village less sums earmarked for the local school district by ordinance (in this case fifteen percent
(15%)) or a present estimated amount of Fifty-two thousand five hundred Dollars ($52,500.00) per
year based on approximately one hundred forty (140) employees and $6,000,000 of annual payroll
upon the completion of Phase 1. The parties hereby agree that, in the event Cleveland demands
to collect its share of the said income taxes, the Owner and the Village shall pay respective shares
of the sum actually paid to Cleveland based on the proportion the following sums bear to the
foregoing present estimated amount:
Village: 45,000 (86 percent)
Owner: 7,500 (14 percent)
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Article III
Plans and Specifications; Reviews, Approvals and Permits; Maintenance Obligations
Section 3.01. Improvement Plans. The Owner shall submit to the applicable Village bodies
for review and approval its plans, drawings, and other materials in connection with the
Development (the “Plans and Specifications”). The Village’s review shall be consistent with the
applicable Village requirements. The Plans and Specifications shall include, but not be limited to,
a site plan, building layout, elevations of structures, parking, landscaping, signage, and any other
planning materials that reasonably are required by the applicable Village bodies. The Village shall
cause timely review of all Plans and Specifications and shall issue its decisions not later than thirty
(30) days after application for permits have been made by Owner. Seventy-five per cent (75%) of
the tap-in, permit and review fees, as well as the abatement application fee, shall be waived for the
construction of these facilities and items related thereto, as and for additional economic incentives
to Owner and/or Interstate- McBee, for the Project.
Section 3.02 Maintenance of Development and Improvements. Village and Owner agree
that, following completion of the Improvements, (a) Owner shall maintain all improvements
located on the Project Site, (b) Owner shall maintain utility connections to such parcels, (c) Village
shall maintain or cause to be maintained any constructed, reconstructed or improved areas of Fair
Oaks and Oak Leaf Roads located outside the property lines of the Project Site.
Article IV
Indemnification
In addition to the obligations of the Owner, as set forth in this Agreement, except to the
extent caused by the willful misconduct of Village or its agents, employees or officials, the Owner
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Village and its agents, employees and public
officials from and against any and all suits, claims, damages, losses, costs or expenses (including
reasonable attorney fees) arising out of, or resulting from (i) the construction and financing of the
Improvements, (ii) claims, suits or actions of every kind and description when such suits or actions
are caused by negligent, intentional, willful and/or wanton acts, and/or errors or omissions of the
Owner, its officers, agents, employees, consultants, sub-consultants, contractors and/or
subcontractors; and (iii) injury or damages received or sustained by any party because of the
negligent, intentional, willful and/or wanton acts of the Owner, its officers, agents or employees,
consultants, sub-consultants, contractors and/or subcontractors.
Article V
Events of Default
A party shall be deemed to be in default of this Agreement if that party or its successors or
assigns fails to materially comply with any term, provision, or covenant of this Agreement and
fails, within sixty (60) days after written demand, to remedy such failure unless such failure cannot
be cured within such time period, in which case the time for remedying the failure shall be extended
so long as the defaulting party is diligently pursuing a remedy to said failure and continues to
pursue such cure to completion.
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Article VI
Remedies
Any delay by the Village or the Owner in asserting its rights under this Agreement shall not
operate as a waiver of those rights or deprive the party of or otherwise limit those rights in any
way. It is the intention of the parties that the they shall not be constrained, so as to avoid the risk
of being deprived or limited in the exercise of the remedies provided in this Agreement because of
concepts of waiver, laches, or otherwise. The parties may exercise any remedy at a time when the
parties may still hope to resolve the problems created by an Event of Default. No waiver in fact
made by a party with respect to any specific default under this Agreement may be considered or
treated as a waiver of the rights of a party with respect to any other defaults by the other party
under this Agreement, or with respect to the particular default, except to the extent specifically
waived in writing.
Article VII
Force Majeure
Except as otherwise provided, neither the Village nor the Owner will be considered in
default of its obligations under this Agreement, if a delay in performance is due to a Force Majeure
Event, to the extent such Force Majeure Event materially affects the performance of such party.
As used herein “Force Majeure Event” means acts of God; acts of public enemies; orders or
restraints of any kind of the government of the United States or of the State or any of their
departments, agencies, political subdivisions or officials, or any civil or military authority; strikes;
labor disputes; insurrections, civil disturbances; riots; epidemics; pandemics; landslides; lightning;
earthquakes; fires; hurricanes; tornadoes; storms; droughts; other weather conditions; floods;
arrests; restraint of government and people; explosions; breakage, malfunction or accident to
facilities or machinery; partial or entire failure of utilities; acts of terrorism or threats of terrorism;
and unavailability of labor or materials due to the occurrence of any of the foregoing events.
It is the intent of the parties that, in the event of the occurrence of any Force Majeure Event,
the time or times for performance shall be extended for the period of such Force Majeure Event.
However, the parties seeking the benefit of the provisions of this Article VII must, within fifteen
(15) days after the later of the beginning of the Force Majeure Event or after reasonably
recognizing that a Force Majeure Event has occurred, notify the other party in writing of the cause
and, if possible at the time of notice, the expected duration of the delay caused by the Force
Majeure Event.
Article VIII
Further Assurances; Full Disclosure; Good Faith and Fair Dealing
The Village and the Owner agree to execute such other and further documents as may be
necessary or required to consummate or more fully confirm the transactions contemplated hereby.
Each respective party covenants that no representation or warranty of such representing party
contained herein contains any untrue statement of any material fact as of the time such
representation or warranty is made and, to the knowledge of such representing party, no such
representation or warranty omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make
such representing party’s representations and warranties contained herein or therein not
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misleading. From and after the date hereof, the Village and the Owner agree to cooperate with one
another in good faith, and to deal fairly with one another, so as to effect the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, and to resolve unforeseen conditions arising subsequent to the
execution of this Agreement.
Article IX
Miscellaneous
Section 9.01 Notices. Any notice or demand required or permitted to be given by or to
either of the parties hereto and every alleged breach of a warranty or representation contained in
this Agreement shall be made in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or delivered, as
the case may be, when delivered by: (a) hand delivery; (b) express overnight delivery service; or
(c) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed to have been delivered
upon: (i) receipt, if hand delivered; (ii) the next business day, if delivered by express overnight
delivery service; or (iii) the third business day following the day of deposit of such notice with the
United States Postal Service, if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notices
shall be provided to the parties and addresses (or facsimile numbers, as applicable) specified below:
If to Village: Village of Oakwood
24800 Broadway Avenue
Oakwood, OH 44146
Attention: Mayor Gary V. Gottschalk
With a Copy to: Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA
100 Franklin's Row
34305 Solon Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
Attention: James A. Climer, Esq. Formatted: English (United States)
If to Owner: Oakwood Center, LLC Formatted: Not Highlight
5300 Lakeside Ave. Formatted: Not Highlight
Cleveland, OH 44114
Attn: Brad Buescher
With a Copy to: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman LPA Formatted: Not Highlight
101 W Lakeside Ave., Ste. 1800
Cleveland, OH 44115
Attn: David A. Lum, Esq.
Each party may designate, by written notice, another person or address to whom any
communication may be sent.
Section 9.02 Enforceability of Obligations. Unless otherwise terminated in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement, the obligation to perform and observe the agreements contained
herein on the part of the Owner, the Village or any successor or assign of either shall be binding
and enforceable by the parties against one another or any successor or assign of either.
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Section 9.03 Non-Waiver. Neither the waiver by either party to this Agreement of any
breach of any agreement, condition or provision of this Agreement, nor the failure of either party
to seek redress for violation of, or to insist upon strict performance of any agreement, condition or
provision, shall be considered to be a waiver of any agreement, condition or provision that is not
specifically waived or of any subsequent breach of any agreement, condition or provision. No
provision of this Agreement may be waived except by written agreement of the party to be charged.
Section 9.04 Paragraph Headings. The paragraph headings contained herein are merely
for convenience and reference, and are not intended to be a part of this Agreement, or in any matter
to limit or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement or the particular paragraphs to which they
refer.
Section 9.05 Assignments. Neither party shall assign its rights or obligations under this
Agreement without the express written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
Section 9.06 Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained herein shall make, or be
deemed to make, the Village and the Owner a partner of one another and this Agreement shall not
be construed as creating a partnership between the parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
deemed to create or establish a relationship of employment, agency, or representation between the
Village and Owner, its officers, employees, agents, contractors or representatives; and neither party
shall have the authority, whether express, implied, apparent or otherwise, to bind or obligate the
other party with respect to any third parties.
Section 9.07 Singular and Plural. Wherever the context shall so require, the singular
shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular.
Section 9.08 Binding Effect on Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and all of the
covenants hereof shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Village and the Owner
respectively and their respective partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives.
Section 9.09 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of Ohio. All disputes arising under this Agreement shall be litigated in the Cuyahoga County Court
of Common Pleas or the Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the parties consent to
submit themselves to the jurisdiction and venue of that court.
Section 9.10 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is for any reason held to
be illegal or invalid, it shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement.
Section 9.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which, when taken together, shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 9.12 Amendments. This Agreement shall not be amended, supplemented or
modified except by an instrument in writing executed by the Village and the Owner.
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Section 9.13 Consent not to be Unreasonably Withheld. Whenever the phrase, consent
not to be unreasonably withheld or a similar phrase is used in this Agreement, it shall mean not
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
Section 9.14 Conditions of Effectiveness. This Agreement is executed by the Mayor of the
Village subject to the approval of the Oakwood Village Council and shall become fully effective
on the first date upon which all of the following have occurred: a) the effective date of legislation
signifying approval by Oakwood Village Council of this Agreement b) the effective date of
legislation passed by Oakwood Village Council and all other necessary governmental approvals
of Tax Increment Financing provided for in this Agreement and c) the effective date of legislation
passed by Oakwood Village Council and all other necessary governmental approvals of
Community Reinvestment Act tax credits and/or abatements provided for in this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Village and the Owner have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized officers as of the Effective Date.
“Village”
THE VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO,
a body politic and corporate duly existing under
the laws of the State of Ohio
By: _____________________________
Gary V. Gottschalk, Mayor
Dated: ______________, 2021 Deleted: 0
_________________________________
Approved as to form
James A. Climer, Law Director
Dated: _______________, 2021 Deleted: 0
FISCAL OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE
The undersigned Fiscal Officer of Oakwood Village, Ohio, hereby certifies that the money
required to meet the obligations of Oakwood Village under the attached agreement during the year
2020 has been lawfully appropriated by Oakwood Village for those purposes and is in the treasury
of Oakwood Village or in the process of collection to the credit of the appropriate fund, free from
any previous encumbrances. This certificate is given in compliance with Ohio Revised Code
Section 5705.41.
Dated: ______________, 2021 ________________________________ Deleted: 0
Brian Thompson, Fiscal Officer Deleted: ________________________
Oakwood Village, Ohio
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“Owner” Formatted: Not Highlight
OAKWOOD CENTER, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company Deleted: INTERSTATE-MCBEE
Formatted: Not Highlight
By:________________________________
(Title)
Dated: ___________________, 2021 Deleted: 0
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SCHEDULE I
PAYMENT OF SERVICE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO TIF Deleted: PILOTS
1. During the first fifteen (15) years of the distribution of payments arising from service payments Deleted: in lieu of taxes
(“PILOTs”) under the TIF, seventy-five percent (75%) of PILOTS shall be payable to the Owner
and twenty-five percent (25%) of PILOTs are payable to the Village during any year in which the
annual payroll generated from businesses and/or operations at the Project Site reportable as payroll
taxable within the Village (“Payroll”) is less than Ten million and 00/100 Dollars
($10,000,000.00). During any year in which annual Payroll is Ten million and 00/100 Dollars
($10,000,000.00) or more, then one hundred percent (100%) of PILOTs are payable to Owner and
zero percent (0%) to the Village.
2. During the second fifteen (15) years of the distribution of payments arising from PILOTS
under the TIF, if the annual Payroll is Ten million and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000,000.00) or more
by the end of calendar year 2027, then one hundred percent (100%) of PILOTs shall be payable to
Owner and zero percent (0%) to the Village; otherwise fifty percent (50%) of PILOTs shall be
payable to Owner and fifty percent (50%) to the Village.
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SCHEDULE II
DONATIONS
Janice Kenney Summer Youth Program
Twenty thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) per year to the Village commencing in 2024
and continuing thereafter for a total of ten (10) years of donations for the Janice Kenney Summer
Youth Program.
Board of Education of the Bedford City School District
Twelve thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($12,000.00) per year for the year commencing with the
Owner’s receipt of the second year of abatements and continuing thereafter for a total of 15 years
of donations.
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EXHIBIT A-1
VILLAGE LAND
Permanent Parcel Numbers 795-50-012
795-50-011
795-49-005
795-49-006
795-49-007
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EXHIBIT A-2
OWNER LAND
Permanent Parcel Numbers 795-50-014
795-50-013
795-49-010
795-15-048 Deleted: 50
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EXHIBIT B
IMPROVEMENTS
The Project shall include but not be limited to:
• Construction of the buildings upon the Project Site, replacement thereof and repairs thereto;
• The provision of utilities and utility connections to the Project Site (to be constructed and paid
for by the Village) and within the Project Site (to be constructed and paid for by Owner)
including but not limited to storm water drainage/detention/retention improvements and
measures, sanitary sewerage, water mains and connections, fire hydrants, gas,
telecommunications and all trenching and conduits for public utilities;
• Environmental remediation including but not limited to wetlands mitigation for the Project
Site;
• Relocation of a stream running through the Project Site which has been determined by the
Army Corps of Engineers to be a regulated waterway;
• Stabilization of the subsoil for building pads and other purposes which geotechnical
evaluations have determined to be unstable due to previous fill activities;
• Land acquisition including, but not limited to, the possible purchase of two rezoned properties
on North Lane including screening and beautification;
• Demolition, abatement and other rehabilitation expenses related to existing buildings and
structures;
• Construction of an access road onto the Project Site from Oak Leaf Road as well as screening
and beautification of same;
• Mounding, screening and landscaping of the adjacent Waste Management facility which
periodically emits noxious odors and is unsightly;
• The maintenance of all screening and landscaping; Deleted: <#>Screening of all adjacent properties not otherwise
mentioned;¶
• Permitting and other fees and costs;
• Reconstruction of Fair Oaks Road and Oak Leaf Road and installation of smart traffic lights at
the intersections of Oak Leaf Road and Alexander and Fair Oaks Road and Alexander, all to
be constructed and paid for by the Village;
• Financing and other carrying costs associated with the Project;
• Professional services and other soft costs associated with the Project including, but not limited
to, engineering, legal and consulting services;
• Professional services associated with the establishment and administration of tax increment
financing (TIF) arrangements;
• Donations, Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS) and similar arrangements with the Board of
Education of the Bedford City School District and/or other public entities associated with the
TIF or otherwise;
• Donations to the Board of Education of the Bedford City School District and Oakwood Village
for agreeing to development incentives.
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AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 2021 – 12
INTRODUCED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL AS A WHOLE
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH OAKWOOD
CENTER, LLC AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Village Oakwood (hereinafter “Oakwood”) and Oakwood Center, LLC,
an Ohio Limited Liability Company (hereinafter “Developer”) deem it advantageous to each of
them to develop property located off of Oak Leaf Road in the Village as more fully described in
the Project Development Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit “A”; and,
WHEREAS, Oakwood and Developer have agreed in principle to the terms of said
Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Oakwood,
County of Cuyahoga, and State of Ohio that:
SECTION 1. The Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into the Agreement, a copy
which is attached hereto and expressly made a part hereof by reference and marked Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary
for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of the Village, the reason for the emergency being that the Agreement permits the Village to take
advantage of time-sensitive development opportunities for the economic well-being of the
Village and its residents which opportunities are imperiled by undue delay and, therefore,
provided it receives two-thirds (⅔) of the vote of all members of Council elected thereto, said
Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption by this Council and
approval by the Mayor, otherwise from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
PASSED:_____________________________ _____________________________________
Johnnie A. Warren, President of Council
_____________________________________
Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
Presented to the
Mayor ___________________________________
Approved: ________________________________
_________________________________________
Mayor, Gary V. Gottschalk
I, Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council of the Village of Oakwood, County of Cuyahoga
and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing Amended Ordinance No. 2021 - 12 was
duly and regularly passed by this Council at the meeting held on the _____ day of
________________, 2021.
_________________________________
Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
POSTING CERTIFICATE
I, Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council of the Village of Oakwood, County of Cuyahoga
and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Amended Ordinance No. 2021 - 12 was duly posted on
the _____ day of ________________, 2021, and will remain posted for a period of fifteen (15)
days thereafter as provided by the Village Charter and as determined by the Council of the said
Village.
____________________________________
Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
DATED: ______________________________
Exhibit "A"
2017-21 Joint Maintenance Agreement, Richmond-Broadway Intersection - Page -1-
AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 2021 – 17
INTRODUCED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL AS A WHOLE
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH JOSEPH FOUCHE TO SELL VILLAGE LAND
DESIGNATED ON THE RECORDS OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY
FISCAL OFFICER AS PERMANENT PARCEL NOS. 795-07-104 AND 795-
07-105
WHEREAS, the Village Oakwood owns certain real property designated on the records
of the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer as Permanent Parcel Nos. 795-07-104 and 795-07-105
adjacent to a platted but unconstructed portion of Northam Drive and consisting of
approximately .239 acres each (hereinafter the "Property"), which Property is presently
undeveloped and for which the Village has no foreseeable development plans; and
WHEREAS, Oakwood and Purchaser deem it advantageous to each of them to sell the
Property to Purchaser for consolidation with other property owned by Purchaser to be developed
and maintained as a single family residence; and,
WHEREAS, Oakwood and Purchaser have reached an agreement in principle, as set
forth in Exhibit "1" attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the sale of said Property to
Purchaser;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Village of Oakwood,
County of Cuyahoga, and State of Ohio that:
SECTION 1. The Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into the Purchase
Agreement with Purchaser, a copy of which is attached hereto and expressly made a part hereof
by reference and marked Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after the earliest period allowed
by law.
PASSED:_____________________________ _____________________________________
Johnnie A. Warren, President of Council
_____________________________________
Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
Presented to the
Mayor ___________________________________
Approved: ________________________________
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_________________________________________
Mayor, Gary V. Gottschalk
I, Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council of the Village of Oakwood, County of Cuyahoga
and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2021 - was duly and
regularly passed by this Council at the meeting held on the _____ day of ________________,
2021.
_________________________________
Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
POSTING CERTIFICATE
I, Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council of the Village of Oakwood, County of Cuyahoga
and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 2021 - was duly posted on the _____
day of ________________, 2021, and will remain posted for a period of fifteen (15) days
thereafter as provided by the Oakwood Village Charter.
____________________________________
Debra L. Hladky, Clerk of Council
DATED: ______________________________
2021-17
EXHIBIT “A”
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered as of the last date of execution
specified below, by and between The Village of Oakwood, Ohio hereinafter referred to as
SELLER, and Joseph Fouche, hereinafter referred to as PURCHASER.
1. SELLER agrees to sell and PURCHASER agrees to purchase the
following described real estate with appurtenances, located in the Village of Oakwood,
County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio: two vacant parcels of property designated by the
Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer as Permanent Parcel Nos. 795-07-104 and 795-07-105
adjacent to a platted but unconstructed portion of Northam Drive and consisting of
approximately .239 acres each (hereinafter the "Property"). The Property shall include
the land, all appurtenant rights, privileges and easements in their present condition “as
is”.
2. PURCHASER agrees to pay for said Property the sum of Four thousand and
00/100 Dollars ($4,000.00).
3. SELLER shall furnish a Warranty Deed conveying to PURCHASER, or
nominee, a marketable title to the Property, with dower rights, if any, released, free and
clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except: (a) restrictions of record and any
reservations and easements created in conjunction with such restrictions that do not
materially adversely affect the use or value of the property; (b) zoning ordinances, if any;
(c) taxes and assessments, both general and special, not yet due and payable, for the
current half of the taxable year and thereafter.
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4. The closing of the sale and Seller’s obligation to deliver title the Property shall
be subject to the following conditions:
a. Within ten days of the execution of this Purchase Agreement, Purchaser
shall deliver the purchase price to the escrow agent.
b. Within six months of the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser shall
present plans for the construction of a single family dwelling of at least
2,500 square feet on the Property and obtain approval and permits from all
necessary regulatory bodies for said plans.
c. Within six months of the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser shall
shall obtain approval for the consolidation of the Property with Permanent
Parcel Numbers 795-07-106, 795-07-107, 795-07-108 and 795-07-109
(hereinafter the “Consolidated Property) which shall be held for filing with
the Cuyahoga County Recorder following closing. After the closing,
PURCHASER shall cause to be recorded the foregoing consolidation plat
and accompanying documents along with a deed restriction, covenant or
other appropriate instrument to be agreed upon by the parties limiting the
entirety of the Consolidated Property to use solely for a single family
residence in perpetuity and prohibiting PURCHASER or his successors in
interest from seeking to split any portion of the Consolidated Property or
seeking the rezoning of the Consolidated Property to permit any use other
than a single family residence.
5. At the time of closing, SELLER shall grant to PURCHASER an easement,
upon terms to be negotiated by the parties, from the dead end circle of Blackburn Road
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across Permanent Parcel No. 795-07-131 as well as the right of way for Northam Drive to
serve the Consolidated Property. PURCHASER shall complete construction of said
driveway within 1 year of the closing of the sale. In the event PURCHASER fails
comply with this paragraph the Property shall revert, to SELLER without compensation
to PURCHASER. If Northam Drive is extended at a future date to or beyond the
Property, the said easement shall be extinguished and the driveway and appurtenances on
it shall be removed at PURCHASER’S cost in a fashion which permits the construction
of the foregoing extension.
6. Within six months of closing, PURCHASER shall commence construction
of the approved single family dwelling of at least 2,500 square feet on the PROPERTY
and, in the event PURCHASER fails to comply with this paragraph, the Property shall
revert, to SELLER without compensation to PURCHASER.
7. SELLER shall furnish a Title Guaranty in the amount of the purchase
price, as evidence of assurance that there has been conveyed to PURCHASER, or
nominee, the title required to be conveyed hereunder. Should PURCHASER desire, he
may obtain a Fee Policy of Title Insurance, so long as it pays the increased premium due
because of such additional coverage.
8. All general and special taxes, and all annual maintenance charges, if any,
shall be prorated as of the date of filing the deed for record, on the basis of the latest
available tax duplicate, provided, however, that the full amount of all installments on any
special assessments, whenever payable, shall be prorated and assumed by PURCHASER.
9. All documents and funds necessary to the completion of this transaction
shall be placed in escrow with Guardian Title, 1120 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114,
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on or February 26, 2021, subject to their standard conditions of escrow acceptance. If a
defect in title appears, SELLER shall have thirty (30) days after notice to remove said
defect.
10. The Escrow Agent shall charge to SELLER and pay out of the purchase
price the following: (a) the cost of the title exam and Title Guaranty required hereunder;
(b) amount due to discharge any lien encumbering the property and the cost of recording
the cancellation thereof; (c) any amount due PURCHASER by reason of prorations; and
(d) the amount of any special assessments payable by SELLER. SELLER shall also pay
directly all utility charges to the date of filing the deed for record. PURCHASER shall
pay the following: (a) any real estate transfer tax; (b) attorney fees incurred to prepare the
Warranty Deed; (c) the escrow fee; (d) all fees and costs incident to filing the deed; (e)
costs of any inspections requested by PURCHASER; and (f) the additional premium cost
for the Owner’s Fee Title Insurance Policy, if desired;
11. SELLER shall deliver possession of the property to PURCHASER upon
filing the deed for record.
12. The obligations of SELLER to consummate at the Closing of the transaction
herein contemplated are subject to the following conditions:
(a) PURCHASER shall have performed all agreements on their part
required to be performed under this Agreement and shall not be in
default under any of the provisions of this Agreement; and
(b) PURCHASER shall have delivered the Purchase Price to the
Escrow Agent as set forth in paragraph 2 hereof.
13. SELLER agrees that PURCHASER shall be permitted access to the
Property at all reasonable times to inspect same.
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14. PURCHASER stipulates that there have been no express or implied
representations, warranties or statements concerning the condition of said premises, the
value of same, the improvements thereon, the use that can be made of said premises, or
anything concerning same other than what is included in this written Purchase
Agreement.
15. Neither SELLER nor PURCHASER has retained any broker in connection with
this transaction, and each party hereto agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the other
harmless against any claim or claims of any broker or any other representative for
commission, or finder's fee or expenses alleged by any third parties to be incurred by or
on behalf of the indemnifying party.
16. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party hereto without the
express written consent of the other.
17. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Ohio.
18. Any notices provided for herein to SELLER or PURCHASER shall be in
writing and deemed to have been given when mailed, postage paid, by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, as follows:
TO SELLER: Oakwood Village
c/o James A. Climer
Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA
34305 Solon Rd., Ste. 100
Cleveland, OH 44139
jclimer @mrrlaw.com
TO PURCHASER: Joseph Fouche
26232 Milburn Dr.
Oakwood Village, OH 44146
19. Upon execution of this Agreement, it shall become binding upon and
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accrue to the benefit of SELLER and PURCHASER and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
SELLER VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD, OHIO
_____________ by: __________________________
DATE Gary Gottschalk, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
______________________________
James A. Climer,
Law Director
Village of Oakwood, Ohio
PURCHASER
_____________ __________________________
DATE Joseph Fouche
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered as of the last date of execution
specified below, by and between The Village of Oakwood, Ohio hereinafter referred to as
SELLER, and Joseph Fouche, hereinafter referred to as PURCHASER.
1. SELLER agrees to sell and PURCHASER agrees to purchase the
following described real estate with appurtenances, located in the Village of Oakwood,
County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio: two vacant parcels of property designated by the
Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer as Permanent Parcel Nos. 795-07-104 and 795-07-105
adjacent to a platted but unconstructed portion of Northam Drive and consisting of
approximately .239 acres each (hereinafter the "Property"). The Property shall include
the land, all appurtenant rights, privileges and easements in their present condition “as
is”.
2. PURCHASER agrees to pay for said Property the sum of Four thousand and
00/100 Dollars ($4,000.00). Deleted: _____________
Deleted: _____________
3. SELLER shall furnish a Warranty Deed conveying to PURCHASER, or
nominee, a marketable title to the Property, with dower rights, if any, released, free and
clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except: (a) restrictions of record and any
reservations and easements created in conjunction with such restrictions that do not
materially adversely affect the use or value of the property; (b) zoning ordinances, if any;
(c) taxes and assessments, both general and special, not yet due and payable, for the
current half of the taxable year and thereafter. Deleted: and (d) the following deed restrictions:
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4. The closing of the sale and Seller’s obligation to deliver title the Property shall
be subject to the following conditions:
a. Within ten days of the execution of this Purchase Agreement, Purchaser Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.5"
shall deliver the purchase price to the escrow agent.
b. Within six months of the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser shall Formatted: Indent: First line: 0"
present plans for the construction of a single family dwelling of at least
2,500 square feet on the Property and obtain approval and permits from all
necessary regulatory bodies for said plans.
c. Within six months of the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser shall Deleted: As a condition of closing,
shall obtain approval for the consolidation of the Property with Permanent Deleted: consolidate
Parcel Numbers 795-07-106, 795-07-107, 795-07-108 and 795-07-109
(hereinafter the “Consolidated Property) which shall be held for filing with
the Cuyahoga County Recorder following closing. After the closing,
PURCHASER shall cause to be recorded the foregoing consolidation plat Deleted: and
and accompanying documents along with a deed restriction, covenant or
other appropriate instrument to be agreed upon by the parties limiting the
entirety of the Consolidated Property to use solely for a single family
residence in perpetuity and prohibiting PURCHASER or his successors in
interest from seeking to split any portion of the Consolidated Property or
seeking the rezoning of the Consolidated Property to permit any use other
than a single family residence.
5. At the time of closing, SELLER shall grant to PURCHASER an easement, Deleted: 2
upon terms to be negotiated by the parties, from the dead end circle of Blackburn Road
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across Permanent Parcel No. 795-07-131 as well as the right of way for Northam Drive to
serve the Consolidated Property. PURCHASER shall complete construction of said
driveway within 1 year of the closing of the sale. In the event PURCHASER fails
comply with this paragraph the Property shall revert, to SELLER without compensation
to PURCHASER. If Northam Drive is extended at a future date to or beyond the
Property, the said easement shall be extinguished and the driveway and appurtenances on
it shall be removed at PURCHASER’S cost in a fashion which permits the construction
of the foregoing extension.
6. Within six months of closing, PURCHASER shall commence construction Deleted: 5
Deleted: complete the
of the approved single family dwelling of at least 2,500 square feet on the PROPERTY Deleted: and
Deleted: obtain an occupancy permit for a
and, in the event PURCHASER fails to comply with this paragraph, the Property shall
Deleted: within 2 years of the closing of the sale
revert, to SELLER without compensation to PURCHASER.
7. SELLER shall furnish a Title Guaranty in the amount of the purchase Deleted: 4
price, as evidence of assurance that there has been conveyed to PURCHASER, or
nominee, the title required to be conveyed hereunder. Should PURCHASER desire, he
may obtain a Fee Policy of Title Insurance, so long as it pays the increased premium due
because of such additional coverage.
8. All general and special taxes, and all annual maintenance charges, if any, Deleted: 5
shall be prorated as of the date of filing the deed for record, on the basis of the latest
available tax duplicate, provided, however, that the full amount of all installments on any
special assessments, whenever payable, shall be prorated and assumed by PURCHASER.
9. All documents and funds necessary to the completion of this transaction Deleted: 6
shall be placed in escrow with Guardian Title, 1120 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114,
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on or February 26, 2021, subject to their standard conditions of escrow acceptance. If a
defect in title appears, SELLER shall have thirty (30) days after notice to remove said
defect.
10. The Escrow Agent shall charge to SELLER and pay out of the purchase Deleted: 7
price the following: (a) the cost of the title exam and Title Guaranty required hereunder;
(b) amount due to discharge any lien encumbering the property and the cost of recording
the cancellation thereof; (c) any amount due PURCHASER by reason of prorations; and
(d) the amount of any special assessments payable by SELLER. SELLER shall also pay
directly all utility charges to the date of filing the deed for record. PURCHASER shall Deleted: or date of possession, whichever is later
pay the following: (a) any real estate transfer tax; (b) attorney fees incurred to prepare the
Warranty Deed; (c) the escrow fee; (d) all fees and costs incident to filing the deed; (e)
costs of any inspections requested by PURCHASER; and (f) the additional premium cost
for the Owner’s Fee Title Insurance Policy, if desired;
11. SELLER shall deliver possession of the property to PURCHASER upon Deleted: 8
filing the deed for record.
12. The obligations of SELLER to consummate at the Closing of the transaction Deleted: 9
herein contemplated are subject to the following conditions:
(a) PURCHASER shall have performed all agreements on their part
required to be performed under this Agreement and shall not be in
default under any of the provisions of this Agreement; and
(b) PURCHASER shall have delivered the Purchase Price to the
Escrow Agent as set forth in paragraph 2 hereof.
13. SELLER agrees that PURCHASER shall be permitted access to the Deleted: 10
Property at all reasonable times to inspect same.
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14. PURCHASER stipulates that there have been no express or implied Deleted: 11
representations, warranties or statements concerning the condition of said premises, the
value of same, the improvements thereon, the use that can be made of said premises, or
anything concerning same other than what is included in this written Purchase
Agreement.
15. Neither SELLER nor PURCHASER has retained any broker in connection with Deleted: 12
this transaction, and each party hereto agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the other
harmless against any claim or claims of any broker or any other representative for
commission, or finder's fee or expenses alleged by any third parties to be incurred by or
on behalf of the indemnifying party.
16. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party hereto without the Deleted: 21
express written consent of the other.
17. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Deleted: 22
laws of the State of Ohio.
18. Any notices provided for herein to SELLER or PURCHASER shall be in Deleted: 23
writing and deemed to have been given when mailed, postage paid, by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, as follows:
TO SELLER: Oakwood Village
c/o James A. Climer
Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder Co., LPA
34305 Solon Rd., Ste. 100
Cleveland, OH 44139
jclimer @mrrlaw.com
TO PURCHASER: Joseph Fouche
26232 Milburn Dr.
Oakwood Village, OH 44146
19. Upon execution of this Agreement, it shall become binding upon and Deleted: 24
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accrue to the benefit of SELLER and PURCHASER and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
SELLER VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD, OHIO
_____________ by: __________________________
DATE Gary Gottschalk, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
______________________________
James A. Climer,
Law Director
Village of Oakwood, Ohio
PURCHASER
_____________ __________________________
DATE Joseph Fouche
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