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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEasements Bk Vol 00871009 OR 6322 1198 NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS:IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON,YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS:YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking THE STATE OF TEXAS ' KNOWN ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF BRAZOS iS€iz, 2004 Date: -.Ault. , First Party: Southwood West, a Texas general partnership composed of Jeffrey L. McDowell and James Woods First Party's Maung Address: Southwood West 4101 Texas Avenue Suite B Bryan,Texas 77802 Brazos County Second Party: Clayton W.Rhoades and Jana C. Rhoades,husband and wife Second Party's Mailing Address: Clayton W.Rhoades and Jana C.Rhoades P.O.Box 11028 College Station,Texas 77842 Brazos County,Texas First Party's Lienholder: FIRST AMERICAN BANK, SSB,a Texas bank Second Party's Lienholder: FIRST STA Lb-BANK OF MINERAL WELLS,a Texas bank First Party's Lienholder's Mailing Address: FIRST AMERICAN BANK,SSB 1111 Briarcrest Dr. Bryan,Texas 77802 Brazos County,Texas Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page I -` Dom Bk V o Pg 03871009 OR 632 120 Second Party's Lienholder Mailing Address: FIRST STAl'E BANK OF MINERAL WELLS P.O.Box 1528 Mineral Wells,Texas 76068 Palo Pinto County,Texas First Party's Property: Lots Five(5),Six(6),and Eight-R(8R),Block 2,Edelweiss Business Center, an addition in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in VoIume 561, Page 192, Official Records of Brazos County,Texas. Second Party's Property: Lot Seven-R(7R),Block 2,Edelweiss Business Center,an addition.in College Station,Brazos County,Texas,according to the plat recorded in Volume 561,Page 192,Official Records of Brazos County,Texas. Easement Purpose: For providing free and -uninterrupted pedestrian and vehicular ingress to, egress from,and access across and between First Party's Property and Second Party's Property and portions thereof and vehicular parking in the parking ing spaces thereon during normal business hours (no overnight parking). Consideration: The sum of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS($10.00)and other good and valuable consideration,the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the Parties. Reservations from Conveyance of First Party's Property: First Party reserves the right to reconfigure,alter,and move the designated parking on the First Party's Property. Exceptions to Warranty of First Party's Property: This conveyance is made and accepted subject to any and all matters,ordinances,restrictions,covenants,conditions,encumbrances,rights of way, easements,tax liens,boundary disputes,shortages in area,encroachments,exception,reservations and covenants of whatsoever nature of record,if any,and other i eshictions,regulations,ordinances, and statutes of municipal or other governmental authorities applicable to and enforceable against the First Party's Property. Reservations from Conveyance of Second Party's Property: Second Party reserves the right to reconfigure,alter,and move the designated parking on the Second Party's Property. Exceptions to Warranty of Second Party's Property: This conveyance is made and accepted subject to any and all matters,ordinances,restrictions,covenants,conditions,encumbrances,rights of way, easements, tax liens, boundary disputes, shortages in area, encroachments, exception, reservations and covenants of whatsoever nature of record,if any,and other restrictions,regulation, ordinances,and statutes of municipal or other governmental authorities applicable to and enforceable against the Second Party's Property. Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 2 7 .3 71 R 63221 121 Grants of Easements: First Party,for the Consideration and subject to the Reservations from Conveyance of First Party's Property and Exceptions to Warranty of First Party's Property,grants,sells,and conveys to Second Party and Second Party's heirs,successors,and assigns an easement to,over,and across First Party's Property for the Easement Purpose and for the benefit of all or any portion of Second Party's Property,together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any way belonging,to have and to hold the easement,rights,and appurtenances to Second Party and Second Party's heirs, successors,andassigns forever. First Party binds First Party and First Party's heirs,successors,and assigns to warrant and forever defend the title to the easement,tights,and appurtenances in Second Party and Second Party's heirs,successors,and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the easement, rights, or appurtenances, or any part thereof, except as to the Reservations from Conveyance of First Party's Property and Exceptions to Warranty of First Party's Property,to the extent that such claim arises by,through, or under First Party but not otherwise. Second Party, for the Consideration and subject to the Reservations from Conveyance of Second Party's Property and Exceptions to Warranty of Second Party's Property,grants,sells, and conveys to First Party and First Party's heirs,successors,and assigns an easement to,over,and across Second Party's Property for the Easement Purpose and for the benefit of all or any portion-of First Party's Property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any way belonging,to have and to hold the easement,rights,and appurtenances to First Party and First Party's heirs,successors,and assigns forever. Second Party binds Second Party and Second Party's heirs, successors, and assigns to warrant and forever defend the title to the easement, rights, and appurtenances in First Party and First Party's heirs, successors, and assigns against every person Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 3 Bic ;Jai O+d71003 OR 6322 lag whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the easement, rights, or appurtenances, or any part thereof,except as to the Reservations from Conveyance of Second Pis Property and Exceptions to Warranty of Second Party's Property, to the extent that such claim arises by, through, or under Second Party but not otherwise. The easements,rights, and appurtenances hereby granted by and between First Party and Second Party are referred to herein as the "Easements." First Party's Property and Second Party's Property are sometimes referred to herein collectively as the 'Properties." First Party and Second Party are sometimes referred to herein individually as a"Party"and collectively as the "Parties." Terms and Conditions:The following terms and conditions apply to the Easements granted by this agreement 1. Character of Easements. The Easements are appurtenant to and run with the Properties, and portions thereof,whether or not the Easements are referenced or described in any conveyance of the Properties,or any portion thereof. The Easements are for the benefit of the Parties and the heirs,legal representatives,successors,and assigns of the Parties who at any time own the Properties or any interest therein(as applicable,the"Holders"). 2. Duration of Easements. The duration of the Easement is perpetual 3. Nonexclusiveness of Easements. The Easements are nonexclusive,and each of the Parties reserves for itself and its heirs, successors, and assigns the right to use all or part of the Easements in conjunction with any other Holder and the right to convey to others the rift to use all or part of the Easements in conjunction with the Holders, as long as such further conveyance is subject to the terms of this agreement Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 4 V 719 OR 63221 123 >o '4. Use and Location of Easements. The Parties and other Holders will be entitled to exercise direct access to and between the Properties without interference except as set forth in this agreement and to use all access areas, driveways, and parking lots located on any portion of the Properties in exercising the Easements. A Holder may erect curbs or other barriers to traffic between the Properties owned by that Holder and adjacent portions of the Properties,including but not limited to differences in grade levels, only to the extent that such curbs or other barriers will not i rnreasonably interfere with or restrict direct access to and between the Properties by the Holders of other portions of the Properties and their employees,customers,and other invitees. A Holder may erect buildings and other improvements on the portion of the Properties owned by that Holder only to the extent that the buildings and other improvements will not unreasonably interfere with the use of and access to the access areas,driveways,and parking lots on such portion of the Properties by the other Holders and their employecs,customers,and other invitees. 5. Maintenance of Easement Property. All access ways,driveways,and parking lots located on the Properties must be maintained at a level of appearance and utility consistent with the highest industry standards then prevailing for similarly used properties in the market in which the Properties are located. Each Holder will be solely responsible for the costs of maintaini g the access ways,driveways,and parking lots located on that Holder's Properties. If a Holder does not perform the required maintenance then any other Holder,after giving the nonperforming Holder thirty(30) days'written notice,will have the right to perform the maintenance and receive reimbursement from the nonperforming Holder. Reimbursement will be payable on demand and include the costs of the maintenance,plus interest at the highest rate permitted by law(or if no maximum rate is prescribed by law,at the rate of eighteen percent(18%)per year). Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 5 Bk Sol pg X 71009 OR 6322 124 6. Rights Reserved Each Party reserves for that Party and that Party's heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns the right to continue to use and enjoy the surface of the Properties for all purposes that do not unreasonably interfere with or interrupt the use or enjoyment of the Easements. 7. Equitable Rights of Enforcement. These Easements may be enforced by restraining orders and injunctions (temporary or permanent) prohibiting interference and commancli g compliance. Restraining orders and injunctions will be obtainable on proof of the existence of interference or threatened interference, without the necessity of proof of inadequacy of legal remedies or irreparable harm,and will be obtainable only by the Parties to or those benefited by this agreement;provided,however,that the act of obtaining an injunction or restraining order will not be deemed to be an election of remedies or a waiver of any other rights or remedies available at law or in equity. 8. Attorney's Fees. If any Party retains an attorney to enforce this agreement,the Party prevailing in litigation is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court and other costs. 9. Binding Effect. This agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, successors,and permitted assigns. 10. Choke of Law. This agreement will be construed under the laws of the state of Texas,without regard to choice-of-law rules of any other jurisdiction. Venue is in Brazos County, TX. 11. 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 will be construed together and will constitute one and the same instrument_ Easement Agreementfor Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 6 F?� Bk Vol Pg Wks 710019 OR 5322 125 12. Waiver of Default. It is not a waiver of or consent to default if the nondefaulting Party fails to declare immediately a default or delays in taking any action. Pursuit of any remedies set forth in this agreement does not preclude pursuit of other remedies in this agreement or provided by law. 13. Further Assurances. Each signatory Party agrees to execute and deliver any additional documents and instruments and to perform any additional acts necessary or appropriate to perform the terms,provisions,and conditions of this agreement and all transactions contemplated by this agreement. -- 14. 14. Indemnity. Each Party agrees to indemnify,defend,and hold harmless the other Party from any loss,attorney's fees,expenses,or claims attributable to breach or default of any provision of this agreement by the indemnifying Party. 15. Integration. This agreement contains the complete agreement of the Parties and cannot be varied except by written agreement of the Parties. The Parties agree that there are no oral agreements,representations,or warranties that are not expressly set forth in this agreement. 16. Legal Construction. If any provision in this agreement is for any reason unenforceable,to the extent the unenforceability does not destroy the basis of the bargain among the Parties,the unenforceability will not affect any other provision hereof,and this agreement will be construed as if the unenforceable provision had never been a part of the agreement. Whenever context requires,the singular will include the plural and neuter include the masculine or feminine gender,and vice versa. Article and section headings in this agreement are for reference only and are not intended to uc stdict or define the text of any section. This agreement will not be construed more or less favorably between the Parties by reason of authorship or origin of language. Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 7 D, g 1 71009 OR i 12 " 2+ 17. Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this agreement must be in writing. Any notice required by this agreement will be deemed to be delivered(whether actually received or not)when deposited with the United States Postal Service,postage prepaid,certified mail,return receipt requested,and addressed to the intended recipient at the address shown in this agreement Notice may also be given by regular mail,personal delivery,courier delivery,facsimile transmission, or other commercially reasonable means and will be effective when actually received. Any address for notice may be changed by written notice delivered as provided herein. 18. Recitals. Any recitals in this agreement are represented by the Parties to be accurate, and constitute a part of the substantive agreement 19. Time. Time is of the essence. Unless otherwise specified,all references to "days" mean calendar days. Business days exclude Saturdays, Sundays,and legal public holidays. If the date for performance of any obligation falls on a Saturday,Sunday,or legal public holiday,the date for performance will be the next following regular business day. FIRST PARTY: Southwood West, a Texas general partnership Jeffs ey L. McDowell,Partner Bc:)&" A-P-11 James Woods,Partner Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 8 1 ' -'� 371009 OR Vol P$ �3� 1�7 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § This instrument was acknowledged before me on rb,2004,by Jeffrey L.McDowell, Partner, t.e. - •.:._ ..e t t . partnership. BEC POE FaY CGdR.+vtiS;St`JN EnPiRES tictobe: Notary Public, State df Texas STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § This instrument was acknowledged before me on lait A F , 2004, by James Woods, partner, on behalf of Southwood West,a partnership. ?a-e, I 4_ _IV11 .. POE Notary Public, State of exas BECKY [_mWMYCOMMISSION aPlRES 31 lts-r, OCtobet 2Z 2005 Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 9 DE Bk V oPg gat i1gPOS OR 6322 128 • L: SECOND PARTY: F Clayto .Rhoades n C.Rhoades STA ITE OF IIEXAS ,\ § i § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § sift This instrument was acknowledged before me on August jat#,2004,by Clayton W.Rhoades and Jana C.Rhoades,husband and wife. Pia ..10Ah MARIE SIMS Ilk, - • No#ary Pubtic ?r, fAr! / A `' State of Te.as Wry ,.e , Sat= • eXas Comm. moires 04-06-2007 AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: Holt&Hollas,PLLC Stephen R.Hollas 2700 Earl Rudder Frwy. S. Ste. 5300 College Station,TX 77845 Easement Agreementfor Reciprocal Access raid Parking Page 10 ../1009 Bk 63223 129 Consent and Subordination by Lienholders Lienholders,as the holders of a liens on the First Party's Property,consent to the above grants of Easements,including the terms and conditions of the grants,and Lienholders subordinate their liens to the rights and interests of Holders,so that a foreclosure of the liens will not extinguish the rights and interests of Holders. FIRST AMERICAN BANK,SSB 41fir BY: Of Name: 0j �-- Title: i1> •,� `� STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § This instrument was acknowi mea ore me on ..z, I kO , 2004, by /-01/1k, C3u61 as rOfficwr of FIRST AMERICAN BANK,SSB,on behalf of such bank. 4 ' _141(11.4444 -scPLMAMMAANN MUMFORD Notary Public, State of Texas (, \ 4 .MoPUb ic,State of T tayeXes • my Commssio'Exp \`„ SE?TEMBER 30,2006 Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parking Page 11 a Bk Pg 0, /1009 QR 63221 1371 Consent and Subordination by Lienholders Lienholders,as the holders of a liens on the Second Party's Property,consent to the above grants of Easements,including the terms and conditions of the grants,and Lienholders subordinate their liens to the rights and interests of Holders,so that a foreclosure of the liens will not extinguish the rights and interests of Holders. . FIRST STA Lb BANK OF MINERAL WELLS ---- Name: TONY M. STREET Title: PRESIDENT • STA 1E OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF PALO PINTO § September This instrument was acknowledged before me on 2 , 2004, by TONY M. STREET as PRESIDENT of FIRST STA!E BANK OF MINERAL WELLS,on behalf of such bank 7 L.�..9C;:A Rrf`iGC ` i y .0://2„/„qi, ,,/,‘//e_ 1' Notary Public, State of Texas ea ra en CI c c to ry c*. • FPw (IS a �.�4 ,a .�. R 'a R A 4 y ...."1" `S n $ w w.•« 1 amt Z ISI IL ...."1" L".�..- o 11511 ha na Easement Agreement for Reciprocal Access and Parkin as 12 ~ • r-�