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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDrainage Agreement 07/.13/2006 08:52 FAX 979 775 3161 FNB [4 002 RECIF'ROCAL ACCESS AND DRAINAGE AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § THIS RECIPROCAL ACCESS AGREEMENT("Agreement")is made by and between THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BRYAN, 2807 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, Texas 77802 (the "Bank")and H&B INVESTMENTS, LP, 2307 Texas Avenue South, College Station, Texas 77840 ("H&B") (collectively the Bank and H&B shall be the "Grantors", or individually "Grantor") WITNESSETH : WHEREAS, the Bank owns a tract of real property located in Brazos County. Texas, being more particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("Bank Property"); and WHEREAS, H&B owns a tract of real property located in Brazos County,Texas, being more particularly described on Exhibit"B"attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference ("H&B Property"); and WHEREAS, the Bank and H&B desire to provide for reciprocal ingress,egress, and access rights to and from their respective tracts in a manner substantially similar to that shown on the site plan on Exhibit"C"attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Bank and H&B desire to allow storm water runoff to flow from the Bank Property onto the H&B Property as agreed herein; and NOW,THEREFORE,for and in consideration of the foregoing,and other good and valuable consideraion, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Bank and H&B hereby create the following easements, obligations, and restrictions and do hereby agree as follows: A. RECIPROCAL ACCESS EASEMENT 1. Easement. Each Grantor does hereby GRANT, SELL and CONVEY to the other a non-excilusive easement for pedestrian and vehicular ingress, egress, and access over and across the Grantor's Property to and from Texas Avenue and Manuel Drive, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Easement (as hereinafter defined) (insofar as the Easement affects or burdens each respective Grantor's Property), together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging to the Grantors and their respective successors and assigns,and the Grantors hereby bind themselves and their successors and assigns to warrant and forever defend all and singular the Easement (insofar as the Easement affects or burdens each respective Grantor's Property)unto the Grantors and their successors and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof, by, through or under Grantors, but not otherwise. The Easement created herein is generally located as shown on Exhibit "C". The easements created by Section A of this Agreement shall be referred to herein as the "Easement". Received Time Ju1. 13. 8: 35AM 07/13/2006 08:52 FAX 979 775 ' ' 1 FNB Z003 2. Use of Easement. The Easement shall be for ingress and egress to and from Texas Avenue and Manuel Drive and the Grantors' Property by the Grantors, their employees, tenants, licensees., invitees, permiiees and other users of the Grantors' Property; provided, however, that in no event shall the consent or joinder of any one or more of such tenants, licensees, occupants, invitees, customers, employees, or agents thereof be required to modify, amend, or terminate the Easements. 3. Covenants of Grantors. Each Grantor: a. Ma ntenance. Agrees to improve, repair and maintain that portion of Grantor's Property used for the Easement described herein in a level, smooth, neat and clean condition. Any repairs shall be made with the type of surfacing material originally installed or a substitute material that is equal in quality, appearance and durability. If a Grantor fails to maintain that portion of Grantor's Property used for the Easement described herein and such failure unreasonably interferes with the other Grantor's use and enjoyment of the Easement, then the other Grantor may make such repairs twenty (20) days after providing the defaulting Grantor with written notice set:ing forth the need for repairs and the other Grantor's intention to make the repairs if the defaulting Grantor fails to complete such repairs within the twenty (20) day period. The party completing such repairs shall do so in a good, workmanlike manner using the ordinary and customary means common for such work in the community in which the Easement is located and, after making such repairs, forward a statement to the defaulting Grantor itemizing the costs incurred_ The defaulting Grantor shall reimburse the improvement, repair and maintenance costs within fifteen (15) days of receipt of such statement. All sums due for maintenance costs from the defaulting Grantor to the other which are not paid within fifteen (15) days, including interest thereon at ten percent(10%) per annum, shall constitute a lien on such Grantor's Properly prior to all other liens and encumbrances, except for: (a) all taxes and special assessments levied by governmental and taxing authorities;and(b)all liens securing sums due or to become due under any duly recorded third party mortgage vendor's lien or deed of trust, b. Insurance. Agrees to obtain and maintain public liability coverage on the Grantor's own Property and, upon request, provide the other Grantor with a certificate evidencing such insurance coverage. c. Taxes. Agrees to pay all ad valorem taxes assessed on the Grantor's Prc perty. d. Special Indemnity. Agrees to indemnify and hold the other Grantor harmless from and against all loss, liability, and expense of whatsoever net ere(including reasonable attorney's fees)to persons or property caused by, arising out of or otherwise related to: (i) the Grantor's exercise of easement rights under this Agreement, (ii) default on the terms and corditions of this Agreement, (iii) failure to comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations and safety standards relating to it,or(iv)the construction, repair or maintenance of such Grantor's Property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of this Paragraph 3.d. shall not apply to losses, liability and expenses caused by or arising out of or otherwise related to the Received Time P: AM u I/;tai zuun urs:o:s PAX U79 775 3161 FNB @1 004 use of the Easement by a Grantor's invitees, permittees, customers or other users of Grantor's Property. e. Reservation by Grantors_ Reserves the right to modify, but not prohibit,the trafic flow from time to time on the Grantor's Property; provided, however, each Grantor shall at all times provide the other Grantors and their invitees, err ployees, agents, and guests, vehicular and pedestrian access to and across Grantor's Property. 4. Limitations on Grantors. Each Grantor agrees not to: a. Hazardous Materials. Cause or knowingly authorize environmentally hazardous materials to be transported on the Grantor's Property; b. Npisance. Knowingly cause, authorize, or fail to halt any common law nuisance to occur on the Grantor's Property which unreasonably interferes with the use of the Easement; and c. Restrict Vehicular Traffic Flow. Cause or knowingly restrict the free pedestrian and vehicular access on the Grantor's Property. This limitation does not restrict Grantor's right to use Grantor's Property for purposes Mich do not restrict the other Grantors' use of the Easement. 5. Character of Easement. The Easement granted is appurtenant to, and will run with the benefitted property, and portions thereof, whether or not it is referenced in any conveyance of such property and/or any portion thereof. Any assignment or exercise of this Easement by the Bank or H•i&B is prohibited except to the extent the easement remains appurtenant to such Grantor's property and each Grantor's rights and obligations in this Agreement are based upon ownership of Grantor's Property. B. DRAINAGE EASEMENT 1. Drainage Easement. The Drainage Easement (as hereinafter defined) is created to allow water runoff to flow from the Bank Property onto and across the H&B Property, H&B does hereby GRANT, SELL and CONVEY to the Bank a non-exclusive easement to allow storm water to runoff(and other water and/or incidental runoff) over, under and across the H&B Property, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Drainage Easement (as hereinafter defined) (insofar as the Drainage Easement affects or burdens the H&B Property), together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging to H&B and its successors and assigns,and H&B hereby binds H&B and its successors and assigns to warrant and forever defend all and singular the Drainage Easement(insofar as the Drainage Easement affects or burdens the H&B Property) unto the Bank and its successors and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same,or any part thereof, by, through or under H&B, but not otherwise_ Additionally. and as a part of the Drainage Easement granted herein, the Bank and H&B agree that the Bank is authorized to connect,the drainage system for the Bank Property into the H&B storm water runoff system at Inlet No. 3A as shown on the diagram on Exhibit "D" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The drainage easement created by this Section B shall be referred to herein as the "Drainage Easement". 2. Character of Drainage Easement. The Drainage Easement granted herein is appurtenant to, and will run with the benefitted property, and portions thereof, whether or not it is referenced in any conveyance of the Bank Property and/or any portion thereof. Any assignment Received Time Jul, 13. 8: 35AM 07/13/2006 03:53 FAX 979 775 :+'q1 FNB U005 or exercise of this Drainage Easement by the Bank is prohibited except to the extent the easement remains appurtenant to the Bank Properly. C. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. No Public Dedication. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall ever constitute or be construed as a dedication of any portion of the Grantors' to the public or give any member of the public any rights whatsoever; it being the express intention of the parties hereto that this Agreement shall be for the exclusive, respective benefit of the Grantors' property and the owners thereof and their respective successors and assigns, as provided for herein. 2. Attorney's Fees_ If either party retains an attorney to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees. 3. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing signed by the parties to b e bound by it. 4. Binding Effect. This Agreement is binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns where not prohibited by this Agreement; thus, the term "Grantors", "Grantor", "Bank' and "H&B" includes the successors and assigns of each party,. 5. Choice of L . This Agreement is subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflicts-of-law rule or principle that might refer the construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the laws of another state. Each party submits to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the State of Texas and to venue in Brazos County. 6. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signatory parties had signed the same document All counterparts are to be construed together and will constitute one and the same instrument, and the signature pages of each document may ba attached to one instrument for convenience or for recording. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature, which for all purposes shall be deemed an original signature. 7, Effect of Waiver or Consent. No waiver orconsent,express or implied, by any party to or of any breach or default by any party in the performance by such party of its obligations hereunder will be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance by such party of the same or any other obligations of such party hereunder. Failure on the part of a party to complain of any act of any party or to declare any party in default,irrespective of h Dw long such failure continues,will not constitute a waiver by such party of its rights hereunder until the applicable statute of limitation period has run. 8. Further Ae;urances. In connection with this Agreement as well as all transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each signatory party hereto agrees to execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments and to perform such additional acts as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate,carry out and perform all of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement and all such transactions. 9. Integration This Agreement contains the complete agreement between the parties and cannot be varied exce3t by the written agreement of the parties. The parties agree that there Received Time Jul. 13. 8: 35AM uiij.JiLuuo us:ops t&& UiU 775 :31b1 FNB 2006 are no oral agreements, understandings,representations or warranties which are not expressly set forth herein, 10. Legal Construction. If one or more of the provisions of this Agreement are invalid, illegal or 'unenforceable in any respect, to the extent the invalidity or unenforceability does not destroy the basis of the bargain among the parties, it will not affect any other provision and this Agreemeiiitwill be construed as if such invalid,illegal or unenforceable provision had never existed. When required by the context, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural and the neuter includes the masculine or feminine gender. The Article and Section headings are for convenience of reference only and are not intended to limit or define the text. This Agreement is not to be construedmore or less favorably between the parties by reason of authorship or origin of language. 11, Notices. Any notice or communication required or permitted hereunder will be deemed to be delivered, whether or not actually received, three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, postage fully prepaid, registered or certified mail, and addressed to the intended recipient at the address shown, and if not shown, then at the last known address according to the records cf the party delivering the notice or any address of any subsequent owner in any deed of record in B-azos County, Texas_ Notice given in any other manner will be effective only if and when received by the addressee. Any address for notice may be changed by written notice delivered in the same manner. 12, Recitals. Any recitals in this Agreement are represented by the parties hereto to be accurate, and constitute ei part of the substantive agreement. 13. Time. Time is of the essence. Unless otherwise specified, all references to "days" mean and refer to calender days, In the event the date for performance of any obligation falls on a Saturday, Sunday or federal legal banking holiday, that obligation will be performable on the next following day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal legal banking holiday. 14. Presumption Concerning Interpretation. This Agreement shall not be construed more or less favorably between the parties by reason of authorship or origin of language. This Agreement has been executed by the parties on the date of the taking of their anowledlgment(s), but the effective date of this Agreement shall be deemed to be ul I . 2006 for all purposes and it shall be effective as of that date. The Fi ionat Bank of Bryan By: imothy . Bryan, Chief Executive Officer H&B Investments, LP By: Its General Partner, H&B Management, LLC By: Larry Hodges _Hager Received Time Jul. 13. 8: 35AM 07/13/2006 08:53 FAX 979 775 .0.1. FNB Q lJ007 • THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § This Agreement was acknowledged before me on the / day of du-L�� 2006 by Timothy N. Bryan, as Chief Executive Officer of The First National Bank of Bryan. Ei DARLENE NICHOLS AA,„,,Q__,.( ,,i.,),,,},,Q_., ,,,* Notary Pak,Slate of Texas Nolic in and for t e State of Texas My Commission Expires y JANUARY 31,2009 A THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § This Agreement was acknowledged before me on the (54--6 day of , 2006 by Larry Hodges, acting as Manager of H&B Management, LLC, the General art�H&B Investments, LP. - - - - - (;�c c�z ' VICKI .WARD ': Notor�Public Notary Public in and for the State of Texas State is on s Ii! 7 My Commission Expires I a►'�'. February' 11, 2007 AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF: Charles A. Ellison, P.C. Charles A. Ellison, P.C. P.O. Box 10103 P.O. Box 10103 College Station, Texas 77842 College Station, Texas 77842 Received Time Jul. 13. 8: 35AM