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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01182005 - C6 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU,PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Costa DATE: JANUARY 18, 2005 `°r ,; County ze SUBJECT: Termination of Sublease and Relocation Settlement Agreement with Nextel of California, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications and Termination of License Acknowledgment and Relocation Settlement Agreement with METRO PCS CALIFORI,IIA/FLORIDA INC.,a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a METRO PCS State Route 4 East,Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road, Pittsburg area. (District V)Project No.: 4660-6X4287, Task: AC SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: A. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director,or designee,to execute,on behalf of Contra Costa County a Termination of Sublease and Relocation Settlement Agreement between Contra Costa County and Nextel of California, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications and Termination of License Acknowledgment and Relocation Settlement Agreement between Contra Costa County and Metro PCS California/Florida Inc., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Metro PCS, effective January 18, 2005; and ACCEPT the Quitclaim Deed dated November 22, 2004 from Nextel of California, Inc., a Delaware Corporation,d/b/a Nextel Communications. B. APPROVE settlement payment of$70,000.00 and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to issue a check in said amount payable to Nextel of California, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications to be forwarded to the Real Property Division for delivery. Continued on Attachment: ® SIGNATURE- [D4ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RE MMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE ❑ OTHER a SIGNATURES) -.- `' ACTION OF BOARD ON JANUARY 18, 2005 APPROVED AS kr&tOMMENDEDOTHER ❑ VO'T'E OF SUPERVISORS I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action XX UNANIMOUS(ABSENT NONE ) taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on AYES: NOES: the date shown. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: JANUARY 18, 2005 JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County OR:Iad Administrator G:\GrpData\RealProp\2005-Files\BOs&Reso\OI-I8-05 BO Nextel.doc Orig.Div: Public Works(R/P) Contact: Olivia D.Reynolds(313-2306) By - ,Deputy cc: County Administrator Auditor-Controller(via R/P) P.W.Accounting Recorder(via R/P) SUBJECT: Termination of Sublease and Relocation Settlement Agreement with Nextel of California,Inc., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a Nextel Communications and Termination of License Acknowledgment and Relocation Settlement Agreement with Metro PCS Califomia/Florida Inc., a Delaware Corporation,d/b/a Metro PCS State Route 4 East,Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road, Pittsburg area. (District V)Project No.: 4660-6X.42$7,Task: ACQ DATE: January 18, 2005 PAGE: 2 of 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION (cont.): C. APPROVE settlement payment of 35,000.00 and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to issue a check in said amount payable to Metro PCS California/Florida Inc.,a Delaware Corporation,d/b/a Metro PCS to be forwarded to the Real Property Division for delivery. D. DIRECT the Real Property Division to have the above referenced Quitclaim Deed recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. FISCAL IMPACT: Payments under this contract are covered from funding by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority(CCTA). Costs will be charged directly to the project. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND BACKGROUND: Nextel and Metro PCS were required to relocate their facilities due to the State Route 4 East Widening, Railroad Avenue to Loveridge Road project. Under State and Federal regulations displacees are entitled to compensation for their moves and loss of goodwill.The agreements were arrived at through negotiations between Contra Costa County and Nextel and Contra Costa County and Metro PCS. CONSEO UENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The County would not be in compliance with State and Federal law. F "f , TERMINATION OF SUBLEASE AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Nextel z- This Termination of Sublease and Relocation Settlement Agreement("Agreement")is made and entered into in Contra Costa County, California on /--/J? , 20Qo'by and between the County of Contra Costa,a political subdivision of the State of California("Agency")and Nextel of California,Inc.,a Delaware Corporation,d/b/a Nextel Communications("Nextel"). Agency and Nextel are collectively referred to herein as"Parties." This Agreement is made with respect to the following: RECITALS A. On August 25, 2004, Agency acquired title to the property located at 105 Bliss Avenue, Pittsburg, CA("the Subject Property") for construction of the State Route 4 East Project. B. Prior to Agency's acquisition of the Subject Property, Nextel occupied a portion of the Subject Property pursuant to a sublease,and operated a business through a cellular tower on the Subject Property. C. Nextel is the owner of fixtures and equipment set forth on Exhibit A to this Agreement that are located on the Subject Property. D. Construction of the State Route 4 East Project on the Subject Property requires the termination of Nextel's subtenancy and the displacement and relocation of Nextel in accordance with the provisions of the California Relocation Assistance Law, Government Code section 7260, et seq., and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6. E. The Parties now desire to settle all disputes concerning, relating to, or arising out of the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Nextel's subtenancy and the displacement and relocation of Nextel from the Subject Property,on the terms and under the conditions set forth herein. F. This Agreement is made with respect to all of Nextel's claims arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Nextel's subtenancy and the displacement and relocation of Nextel from the Subject Property, including, but not limited to, claims for relocation assistance,relocation benefits,improvements pertaining to the realty,fixtures and equipment, loss of goodwill, precondemnation damages, interest, litigation expenses, including attorneys' fees, appraisal fees and statutory costs, and for any and all damages,of any kind or nature. AGREEMENT NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals,which are incorporated herein by reference, and the covenants, warranties, and promises contained herein, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,the Parties hereby agree as follows: 1 1. Effective Date The Parties understand that this Agreement is subject to the approval by the Agency's Board of Supervisors and shall be effective on the date approved by Agency's Board of Supervisors. 2. Termination of Sublease The sublease entered into between Nextel and Tower Asset Sub, Inc., pursuant to which Nextel occupied the Subject Property and operated a business on the Subject Property was terminated effective 11:59 p.m. on February 16, 2003 ("Termination Date"). On or before the Termination Date,Nextel vacated and surrendered possession of the Subject Property to Agency. 3. Compensation (a) Agency will pay to Nextel, as provided in subparagraph(c) below,the total sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) ("Settlement Amount"), which amount is in settlement of all claims with the Agency arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Nextel's subtenancy and the dislocation and relocation of Nextel from the Subject Property, including, but not limited to, claims for relocation assistance, relocation benefits, improvements pertaining to the realty, fixtures and equipment, loss of goodwill, precondemnation damages,interest,litigation expenses,including attorneys' fees,appraisal fees and statutory costs,any and all claims arising under Eminent Domain Law as set forth in CA Code of Civil Procedure, section 1230.101, et seq., and for any and all damages, of any kind or nature. The Settlement Amount is comprised of the following elements: $24,000.00 Loss of Goodwill $ 46,000.00 Relocation benefits,including all compensation for the Fixtures and Equipment and improvements pertaining to realty identified on Exhibit"A" and movable equipment (b) Nextel acknowledges and agrees that the payment described above, in the total amount of Seventy Thousand Dollars($70,000.00),includes any and all benefits, expenses, relocation assistance payments or compensation for loss of revenue and goodwill to which Nextel may be entitled to receive under federal or state law (including that set forth in California Government Code section 7260 et seq., 42 United States Code section 4601 et seq., Code of Civil Procedure section 1263.510 and in Title 2, Califomia Code of Regulations, section 1870 et seq.) arising out of or connected with the acquisition of the Subject Property,the termination ofNextel's subtenancy or the dislocation and relocation of Nextel from the Subject Property in connection therewith. (c) Agency will issue a warrant for the Settlement Amount, payable as instructed by Nextel, within thirty(30) days following execution and approval of this Agreement. 2 4. Vacation Of Subject Property Nextel represents and warrants to Agency that Nextel has completely vacated the Subject Property and returned possession of the Subject Property to Agency on or before the Termination Date. 5. Nextel's Personal Property (a) As of the Termination Date, Nextel shall have removed all of its movable personal property, trade fixtures, furniture, machinery and equipment from the Subject Property except for those items described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Any movable items not removed by Nextel on or before the Termination Date shall become the property of Agency. (b) Nextel agrees to execute and deliver to Agency a quitclaim deed,in the form attached hereto as Exhibit"E", on or before the Termination Date,transferring all of Nextel's right, title and interest in the Subject Property and all of Nextel's improvements on the Subject Property, including the items described in Exhibit"A",to Agency. (c) Nextel represents and warrants that Nextel is the owner of all of Nextel's improvements on the Subject Property,including the items described in Exhibit"A"and that no leases, licenses, or other agreements allowing any third party rights to use Nextel's improvements on the Subject Property, including the items described in Exhibit"A",are or will be in force on the Termination Date and that all of Nextel's property will be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances as of the Termination Date. (d) To the best of its actual knowledge, without the duty of inquiry, Nextel represents that, during its occupancy of the Subject Property,there have been no disposals, releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances or hazardous wastes on, from or under the Subject Property, and that Nextel's improvements on the Subject Property, including the items described on Exhibit"A", do not contain any toxic or hazardous materials. 6. Waiver and Release (a) Nextel, on behalf of itself and each of its employees, agents, attorneys, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns hereby waives, and releases and discharges Agency and each of its employees, agents, attorneys, officers,divisions,related agencies and entities,affiliates,successors and assigns,from any and all rights, claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages and liabilities, including without limitation,attorneys' fees and costs,which Nextel now has or could assert now or at any time in the future against Agency arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property,the termination of Nextel's subtenancy or the dislocation and relocation of Nextel from the Subject Property or arising from any other facts or circumstances described in this Agreement,including,but not limited to,business relocation assistance,business relocation benefits, compensation for property, loss of revenue or goodwill, or precondemnation damages, interest, litigation expenses, appraisal fees and statutory costs. In making this release,Nextel intends to release Agency from any liability of any nature whatsoever for any claim for injury or for damages or equitable or declaratory relief of any kind, whether the claim, or any facts on which such claim might be based, is known or unknown to the party possessing the claim. Nextel freely,knowingly and expressly waives all rights under Section 3 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which Nextel understands provides as follows: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR." (b) Nextel acknowledges that it may,after execution of this Agreement,discover claims, damages, facts or law different from or in addition to those which are the subject of this release of claims.Nonetheless, given Nextel's intention to hereby fully, finally and forever settle all released matters, Nextel agrees that the foregoing release shall be and remain effective in all respects notwithstanding such different or additional claims,damages,facts or law which may be discovered later. Nextel shall not be entitled to any relief in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, any damages or any right or claim to set aside or rescind this Agreement. (c) Nextel acknowledges that it is not relying upon any statement, representation or promise of Agency or any related entity in executing this Agreement. Nextel has made such investigation of the facts and law pertaining to this Agreement, and of all other matters pertaining thereto,as it deems necessary,and has consulted with legal counsel concerning all matters contained in this Agreement, including the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Code set forth above. 7. Voluntary Execution of Agreement The Parties hereto have freely and voluntarily executed this Agreement and are not acting under coercion,duress,menace,economic compulsion,or because of any supposed disparity of bargaining power; rather, the Parties hereto are freely and voluntarily signing this Agreement for their own benefit. S. Indemnification Defense, and Hold Harmless By Nextel Nextel shall indemnify,defend and hold harmless Agency and each of its employees,agents, attorneys,officers,divisions,related agencies and entities,affiliates, successors and assigns from and against any claims,demands,liabilities,losses,judgments,expenses and attorneys' fees and costs resulting from the breach by Nextel of any provision of this Agreement or the falsity of any representation or warranty made by Nextel contained in this Agreement. 9. Entire Agreement This Agreement,including the Recitals,constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and any prior written or oral agreements between the Parties concerning the subject matter are of no further force and effect. 4 ................................ ........................................................................................... 10. Severability In the event that any term,covenant,condition or provision of this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or against public policy, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 11. Waiver and Amendment The provisions of this Agreement may be altered amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written agreement signed by or on behalf of each Party. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and executed by the Party whose rights are waived. The unilateral waiver by one Party of the performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not invalidate this Agreement,nor shall it be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions of this Agreement. 12. Construction The headings,subheadings and numbering of the different paragraphs of this Agreement are provided for convenience only, and shall not bear upon its interpretation or enforcement. This Agreement shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the Parties,but rather as if all Parties have prepared it. The Parties and their counsel agree that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement. The Recitals are,and shall be enforceable as, a part of this Agreement. 13. Governing Law and Venue The rights and obligations of the Parties hereto shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of California, without regard to choice of law principles. The venue of any litigation pertaining to this Agreement shall be Contra Costa County, California. 14. No Assignment Nextel shall not have the right to assign this Agreement or any of Nextel's rights hereunder without Agency's prior written consent. 15. Bindina Agreement Subject to the foregoing restriction on assignment,this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the assigns, successors in interest,personal representatives, executors, estate, heirs, legatees, agents and related entities of each of the Parties hereto. 16. Further Assurances Each of the Parties shall execute and deliver any and all additional papers,documents, and other assurances, and shall do any and all acts and things reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. 5 17. No Transfer of Right or.Claims Nextel represents and warrants that it has not assigned,transferred or subleased to any third party any of the rights,claims,causes of action or items to be released or transferred as part of this Agreement. 18. Authority To Execute This Agreement Each entity executing this Agreement represents that it is authorized to execute this Agreement. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity, other than an individual executing this Agreement on his or her own behalf,represents that he or she is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of that entity. 19. Notices All notices,requests,demands and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective on the date served, if served by personal delivery(including express or courier service), or effective three(3)days after sent by registered or certified U.S.Mail,with return receipt requested,postage prepared(with contemporaneous notice by facsimile transmission) and addressed as follows: To Contra Costa County(Agency): 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 313-2000 Fax: (925) 313-2333 Attention: Karen Laws To Nextel: With copy to: Nextel of California, Inc. Nextel Communications 1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 800 1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 800 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Attention: Mary Murdoch Attn: Legal Dept. Phone: (925) 279-2300 (925) 279-5606 20. Counterparts This Agreement maybe executed in counterparts,each of which shall be deemed an original, and, when taken together with other signed counterparts, shall constitute one Agreement, which shall be binding upon and effective as to all Parties. 6 21. Time of Essence. Time shall be of the essence as to all dates and times of performance under this Agreement. BY AFFIXING HIS/HER SIGNATURE BELOW, EACH OF THE PERSONS SIGNING THIS TERMINATION OF SUBLEASE AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REPRESENTS THAT HE/SHE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS TERMINATION OF SUBLEASE AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THAT HE/SHE IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THIS TERMINATION OF SUBLEASE AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT,AND THAT THE PARTY ON BEHALF OF WHOM HE/SHE SIGNS THIS TERMINATION OF SUBLEASE AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties to this Agreement have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA '; NEXTEL OF CALIFORNIA, INC., A Delaware Corporation By ' i y ' '`� By;' Mai ri %I. Shiu Mari Murdoch Public Works Director Its: Director of System Development Approved as to form: Silvano B. Marchesi, County Counsel By Deputy Coudy Cozrn el Approved as to form: By U Attorney for Nex G:\GrpData\RealProp\2003-Files\03-9WTT.ageernent.doc 9/16/0 7 EXHIBIT "A" (LIST OF ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE ABANDONED BY NEXTEL) any remaining equipment, improvements or fixtures not acquired from SpectraSite. Nine (9) Decible Antennas DB844H90VT-XT Shelter Foundation Nine (9) Coax Cable runs ......................................................................o.............................................. .................................................................... Recorded at the request of: Contra Costa County Return to: Contra Costa County Public Works Department Real Property Division 255 Glacier Drive Martinez,CA 94553 Attention: Karen A. Laws Portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 0$$-171-029 QUITCLAIM DEED For Value Received, NEXTEL OF CALIFORNIA, INC., A Delaware Corporation, d/b/a NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, Does hereby remise, release and forever quitclaim to CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of California, All of its right, title and interest in the following described real property in the City of Pittsburg, of the County of Contra Costa, State of California, FOR DESCRIPTION SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. GRANTOR: NEXTEL OF CALIFORNIA, INC., a Delaware Corporation, d/b/a NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS Date By: Mary Murdoch Its: Director of System Development ATTACH APPROPRIATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT G:IGrpData\ReatProp\2004-FILES\04-03\FORM s\DE.2.doe G-4-CC- 4 KP-37.3 APPENDIX "A" P,�kRC EL 57998 PARCEL 57998-1: Being a portion of that certain parcel of 'and dos:ribed in that Grant Deed to Amoricazl auto Bis ding Partnership, recorded December 21, 1993 is Series Na. 93 3.03854, Official Records of Contra Costa CoLwty, Califc•raia, s. me parcel beim a portion of Parcel "B'°of Subdivision Plti•'iS "0-03, recorded November 15, 1979 in Book 82 of Parcel leaps, at Page 39, Official records of sed County; Subject-'IrCti being more pa;:icuh::-Iy described as follows: Beginnirg at the northeast corner of said Americar±Auto parcel, same corner being,-. northwest cozier of that ccftain parcel; described in that Quitclaim Deed to Mario J. Hemand:.z, i cord December 29, 1989 in Series l-c 264!�n1, Official Records of said County: Theme along the col?12*non line between the American Auto and Helmandc parcels, South i7° 42' 14"West, 60 366 meters; Thence crossing through the Ameiilca: -vUto parcel for the following m7o (^) courses, North 760 14' 55"Fest, 2.4,839 meters, and Nlorth -420 33' 4.6" Test, 6.093 meters to the point of intersection with the corunoil line bcm'cm the American Autc :parcel and that certain parcyl of land described irz a hent Deed to Richard Steste Narez, recorded on F:hrua.ry 11994 in Series No. 94 029778 Official records of said County; Thence along th—, common line between the Ariicrican Auto and the Na.rez parcels, North I7 42' 14'' East, 59.921 meters to the common north corner of the said parcels, Thence -along th-noru: ._a4. i1C iii1G111 t s.i_ �c _ _ " lb Ptfirg t ,.k > L? t of Be-inn=ing. Containing 1804,7 square mzttrs of land area,more or less. 13tarin s ^urt„d distances Used ill the above descTiptlorl ary based on the Califonu a Coordinate Sys-,tr I of 2,983, Zozie 3. Multiply distances shown by 1.00 0639 to obtain ground levtl distances. 1?dsres prop r} d S r pito i?u.b4 i^r .Jarcd by_-mee cr under my diTeCtioll, in cDnform-anCw lxlt tilt Professional Land Surveyors Act. r':7 I Scott_.. Short", s. l to 6 io-rased Land S7z*-4 e. nor Q t' 5 4 it Callfw-ma No 6,141 Zilen z '' TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Metro PCS This Termination of License Acknowledgment and Relocation Settlement Agreement ("Agreement")is made and entered into in Contra Costa County,California on -2004 by and between the County of Contra Costa,a political subdivision of the State of California ("Agency75) and METROpCS CALIFORN A1FLORIDA INC., a Delaware Corporation, &b/a METROPC (°`Metro PCS' . Agency and Metro PCS are collectively referred to herein as"Parties." This Agreement is made with respect to the following: RECITALS A. On August 25, 2004, Agency acquired title to the properly located at 105 Bliss Avenue, Pittsburg, CA("the Subject Property")for construction of the State Route 4 East Project. B. Prior to Agency's acquisition of the Subject Property,Metro PCS occupied a portion of the Subject Property pursuant to a Site/Facilities License Acknowledgment ("License Acknowledgment")made pursuant to the Master License Agreement between Metro PCS and Crown Castle GT Company, LLC dated March 13, 2001, and operated a business through a cellular tower on the Subject Property. C. Construction of the State Route 4 East Project on the Subject Property requires the termination of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment and the displacement and relocation of Metro PCS in accordance with the provisions of the California Relocation Assistance Law,Government Code section 7260,et seq.,and California Code ofRegulations,Title 25, Chapter 6. D. The Parties now desire to settle all disputes concerning,relating to, or arising out of the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment and the displacement and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property,on the terms and under the conditions set forth herein. E. This Agreement is made with respect to all of Metro PCS's claims arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Metro PCs's License Acknowledgment and the displacement and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property,including,but not limited to,claims for relocation assistance,relocation benefits, improvements pertaining, to the realty, fixtures and equipment, loss of goodwill if any, precondemnation damages,interest,litigation expenses,including attorneys'fees,appraisal fees and statutory costs,and for any and all damages,of any bind or nature. AGREEMENT NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the foregoing Recitals,which are incorporated herein by reference, and the covenants, warranties, and promises contained herein, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,the Parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Effective Date The Parties understand that this Agreement is subject to the approval by the Agency's Board of Supervisors and shall be effective on the date approved by Agency's Board of Supervisors. 2. Termination of License Acknowledrnent The License Acknowledgment entered into between Metro PCS and Crown Castle GT Company,LLC,pursuant to which Metro PCS occupied the Subject Property and operated a business on the Subject Property was terminated effective 11:59 p.m.on February 16,2003 ("Termination Date"). On or before the Termination Date, Metro PCS vacated and surrendered possession of the Subject Property to Agency. 3. Comuensation (a) Agency will pay to Metro PCS,as provided in subparagraph(b)below,the total surn of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars($35,000.44)("Settlement Amount"),which amount is in settlement of all claims arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property,the termination of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment and the dislocation and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property, including, but not limited to, claims for relocation assistance, relocation benefits,improvements pertaining to the realty and fixtures and equipment or for any compensation to which Metro PCS may be entitled to receive under federal or state law (including that set forth in California Government Code section 7260 et seq., 42 United States Code section 4601 et seq.,Code of Civil Procedure section 1263.510(if any)and in Title 2,California Code of Regulations,section 1870 et seq.)arising out of or connected with the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment or the dislocation and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property in connection therewith. (b) Agency will issue a warrant for the Settlement Amount, payable as instructed by Metro PCS,within thirty(30)days following execution and approval of this Agreement. 4. Vacation Of Subject Property Metro PCS represents and warrants to Agency that Metro PCS has completely vacated the Subject Property and returned possession of the Subject Property to Agency on or before the Termination Date. 5. Metro PCS's Personal Proper As of the Termination Date,Metro PCS removed all of its movable personal property,trade fixtures,furniture„machinery and equipment from the Subject Property. ........................................................................................ 6. Waiver and Release (a) Metro PCS,on behalf of itself and each of its employees,agents,attorneys,officers, directors, shareholders, partners, subsidiaries, affiliates,,successors and assigns hereby waives, and releases and discharges Agency and each of its employees, agents, attorneys, officers,divisions,related agencies and entities,affiliates,successors and assigns,from any and all rights, claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages and liabilities, including without limitation,attorneys' fees and costs,which Metro PCS now has or could assert now or at any time in the future against Agency arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment or the dislocation and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property or arising from any other facts or circumstances described in this Agreement,including,but not limited to,business relocation assistance,business relocation benefits,compensation for property,loss ofrevenue or goodwill,if any, or precondemnation damages,interest,litigation expenses,appraisal fees and statutory costs. Metro PCS freely, knowingly and expressly waives all rights under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which Metro PCS understands provides as follows. "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR.DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HTS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR." (b) Metro PCS acknowledges that it may, after execution of this Agreement, discover claims,damages,facts or law different from or in addition to those which are the subject of this release of claims.Nonetheless,given.Metro PCS's intention to hereby fully,finally and forever settle all released matters,Metro PCS agrees that the foregoing release shall be and remain effective in all respects notwithstanding such different or additional claims,damages, facts or law which maybe discovered later. Metro PCS shall not be entitled:to any relief in connection therewith,including,but not limited to,any damages or any right or claim to set aside or rescind this Agreement. (c) Metro PCS acknowledges that it is not relying upon any statement,representation or promise of Agency or any related entity in executing this Agreement. Metro PCS has made such investigation of the facts and law pertaining to this Agreement,and of all other matters pertaining thereto,as it deems necessary,and has consulted with legal counsel concerning all matters contained in this Agreement,including the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Code set forth above. 7. Voluntary Execution of Agreement The Parties hereto have freely and voluntarily executed this Agreement and are not acting under coercion,duress,menace,economic compulsion,or because of any supposed disparity of bargaining power; rather, the Parties hereto are freely and voluntarily signing this Agreement for their own benefit. 8. Entire A eement This Agreement,including the Recitals,constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,and any prior written or oral agreements between the Parties concerning the subject matter are of no further force and effect. 9. Severability In the event that any term,covenant,condition or provision of this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or against public policy, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 14. Waiver and Amendment The provisions of this Agreement may be altered amended or repealed,in whole or in part, only upon the prior written agreement signed by or on behalf of each Parry. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and executed by the Party whose rights are waived. The unilateral waiver by one Party of the performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not invalidate this Agreement,nor shall it be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions of this Agreement. 11. Construction The headings,subheadings and numbering of the different paragraphs of this Agreement are provided for convenience only, and shall not bear upon its interpretation or enforcement. This Agreement shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the Parties,but rather as if all Parties have prepared it. The Parties and their counsel agree that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement. The Recitals are,and shall be enforceable as,a part of this Agreement. 12. Governing Law and Venue The rights and obligations of the Parties hereto shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of California, without regard to choice of law principles. The venue of any litigation pertaining to this Agreement shall be Contra Costa County,California. 13. No Assignment Metro PCS shall not have the right to assign this Agreement or any of Metro PCS's rights hereunder without Agency's prior written consent. 14. Binding Agreement Subject to the foregoing restriction on assignment,this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon,the assigns,successors in interest,personal representatives, executors, estate,heirs,legatees,agents and related entities of each of the Parties hereto. 15. Further Assurances Each ofthe Parties shall execute and deliver any and all additional papers,documents,and other assurances,and shall do any and all acts and things reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. 16. No Transfer of Right or Claims Metro PCS represents and warrants that it has not assigned,transferred or subleased to any third party any of the rights,claims,causes of action or items to be released or transferred as part of this Agreement. 17. Authority To Execute This Agreement Each entity executing this Agreement represents that it is authorized to execute this Agreement. Each personn executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity, other than an individual executing this Agreement on his or her own behalf,represents that he or she is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of that entity. 18. Notices All notices,requests,demands and other communications rewired or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective on the date served,if served by personal delivery(including express or courier service),or effective three(3)days after sent by registered or certified U.S.Mail,with return receipt requested,postage prepared(with contemporaneous notice by facsimile transmission)and addressed as follows: To Contra Costa County(Agency): 255 Glacier Drive Martinez,CA 94553 Phone:(925)313-2400 Fax: (925)313-2333 Attention:Karen Laves To Metro PCS: H.C. Graves,IV Vice-President/General Manager Metro PCS 1480 Marina Village Parkway. Suite 404 Alameda,CA 94501 Phone. With copy to: 13atya F.Swensom Hanson Bridgett 333 Market Street,21"Floor San Francisco,CA 94105 19. Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,each of which shall be deemed an original, and, when taken together with other signed counterparts, shall constitute one Agreement, which shall be binding upon and effective as to all Parties. 20. Time of Essence. Time shall be of the essence as to all dates and times of performance under this Agreement. BY AFFIXING HIS/HER SIGNATURE BELOW,EACH OF THE PERSONS SIGNING THIS TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REPRESENTS THAT HE/SHE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THAT HE/SPIE IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THIS TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND THAT THE PARTY ON BEHALF OF WHOM HE/SHE SIGNS THIS TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties to this Agreement have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. COUNTY OF CONTRA METROPCS CALIFOR LA TLORIDA,INC., A Delawpre Corporation By x L - By z Mai rl`ce M. Shiu H.C. Graves,IV Public Works Director Its:Vice-President/General Manager Approved as to form: By Silvan B. Marchesi,County Counsel Its` _, By Approved as to form: Deputy Cozy!i unsel By .A66rn' r o PCS WCONDEMNAT[ON FORWmetropmagreementRev. 911" TERNMATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Metro PCS This Termination of License Acknowledgment and Relocation Settlement Agreement C'Agreement"}is made and entered into in Contra Costa County,California on /—/J --200,Vby and between the County of Contra Costa,a political subdivision of the State of California ("Agency") and METROPCS CALIFOR141A/FLORIDA NC., a Delay Corporation, d/b/a METROPCS("Metro PCS'�. Agency and Metro PCS are collectively referred to herein as"Parties." This Agreement is made with respect to the following: RECITALS A. On August 25, 2004, Agency acquired title to the property located at 105 Bliss Avenue, Pittsburg,CA("the Subject Property")for construction of the State Route 4 East Project. B. Prior to Agency's acquisition of the Subject Property,Metro PCS occupied a portion of the Subject Property pursuant to a Site/Facilities License Acknowledgment ("License Acknowledgment)made pursuant to the Master License Agreement between Metro PCS and Crown Castle GT Company, LLC elated March 13, 2001, and operated a business through a cellular tower on the Subject Property. C. Construction of the State Route 4 East Project on the Subject Property,requires the termination of Metro PCB's License Acknowledgment and the displacement and relocation of Metre PCS in accordance with the provisions of the California Relocation.Assistance Law,Government Code section 7260,et seq.,and California Code of Regulations,Title 25, Chapter 6. D. The Parties now desire to settle all disputes concerning, relating to, or arising out of the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination. of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment and the displacement and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property,on the terms and under the conditions set forth herein. E. This Agreement is made with respect to all of Metro PCB's claims arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment and the displacement and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property,including,but not limited to,claims for relocation assistance,relocation benefits, improvements pertaining to the realty, fixtures and equipment, loss of goodwill if any, precondemnation damages,interest,litigation expenses,including attorneys'fees,appraisal fees and statutory costs,and for any and all damages,of any kind or nature. AGREEMENT NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the foregoing Recitals,which are incorporated herein by reference, and the covenants, warranties, and premises contained herein,the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,the Parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Effective Date The Parties understand that this Agreement is subject to the approval by the Agency's Board of Supervisors and shall be effective on the date approved by Agency's Board of Supervisors. 2. Termination of License Acknowledgment The License Acknowledgment entered into between Metro PCS and Crown Castle GT Company,LLC,pursuant to which Metro PCS occupied the Subject Property and operated a business on the Subject Property was terminated effective 11:59 p.m.on February 16,2003 ("Termination Date"). On or before the Termination Date, Metro PCS vacated and surrendered possession of the Subject Property to Agency. 3. Compensation (a) Agency will pay to Metro PCS,as provided in subparagraph(b)below,the total sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars($35,000.00)("Settlement Amount"),which amount is in settlement of all claims arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property,the termination of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment and the dislocation and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property, including, but not limited to, claims for relocation assistance, relocation benefits,improvements pertaining to the realty and fixtures and equipment or for any compensation to which Metro PCS may be entitled to receive under federal or state law (including that set forth in California Government Code section 7260 et seq., 42 United States Code section 4601 et seq.,Code of Civil Procedure section 1263.510(if any)and in Title 2,California Code of Regulations,section 1870 et seq.)arising out of or connected with the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Metro PCS's License Acknowledgment or the dislocation and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property in connection therewith. (b) Agency will issue a warrant for the Settlement Amount, payable as instructed by Metro PCS,within thirty(30)days following execution and approval of this Agreement. 4. Vacation Of Subject Property Metro PCS represents and warrants to Agency that Metro PCS has completely vacated the Subject Property and returned possession of the Subject Property to Agency on or before the Termination Date. 5. Metro PCS's Personal Property As of the Termination Date,Metro PCS removed all of its movable personal property,trade fixtures,furniture,machinery and equipment from the Subject Property. 6. Waiver and Release (a.) Metro PCS,on behalf of itself and each of its employees,agents,attorneys,officers, directors, shareholders, partners, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and assigns hereby waives, and releases and discharges Agency and each of its employees, agents, attorneys, officers,divisions,related agencies and entities,affiliates,successors and assigns,from any and all rights, claims, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages and liabilities, including without limitation,attorneys' fees and costs,which Metro PCS now has or could assert now or at any time in the future against Agency arising from the acquisition of the Subject Property, the termination of Metro PCS*s License Acknowledgment or the dislocation and relocation of Metro PCS from the Subject Property or arising from any other facts or circumstances described in this Agreement,including,but not limited to,business relocation assistance,business relocation benefits,compensation for property,loss ofrevenue or goodwill,if any, or precondemnation damages,interest,litigation expenses,appraisal fees and statutory costs. Metro PCS freely, knowingly and expressly waives all rights under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California,which Metro PCS understands provides as follows: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTENT) TO CLAIMS WMCH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EMST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED .HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR." (b) Metro PCS acknowledges that it may, after execution of this Agreement, discover claims,damages,facts or law different from or in addition to those which are the subject of this release of claims.Nonetheless,given Metro PCB's intention to hereby fully,finally and forever settle all released matters,Metro PCS agrees that the foregoing release shall be and remain effective in all respects notwithstanding such different or additional claims,damages, facts or law which may be discovered later. Metro PCS shall not be entitled to any relief in connection therewith,including,but not limited to,any damages or any right or claim to set aside or rescind this Agreement. (c) Metro PCS acknowledges that it is not relying upon any statement,representation or promise of Agency or any related entity in executing this Agreement. Metro PCS has made such investigation ofthe facts and law pertaining to this Agreement,and of all other matters pertaining thereto,as it deems necessary,and has consulted with legal counsel concerning all matters contained in this Agreement,including the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Cade set forth above. 7. Voluntary Execution of Agreement The Parties hereto have freely and voluntarily executed this Agreement and are not acting under coercion,duress,menace,economic compulsion,or because ofany supposed disparity of bargaining power; rather, the Parties hereto are freely and voluntarily signing this Agreement for their own benefit. 8. Entire Aereernent This Agreement,including the Recitals,constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,and any prior written or oral agreements between the Parties concerning the subject matter are of no further force and effect. 9. Severability In the event that any term,covenant,condition or provision of this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or against public policy, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 10. Waiver and Amendment The provisions of this Agreement may be altered amended or repealed,in whole or in part, only upon the prior written agreement signed by or on behalf of each Party. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and executed by the Party whose rights are waived. The unilateral waiver by one Party of the performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not invalidate this Agreement,nor shall it be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions of this Agreement. 11. Construction The headings,subheadings and numbering of the different paragraphs of this Agreement are provided for convenience only, and shall not bear upon its interpretation or enforcement. This Agreement shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the Parties,but rather as if all Parties have prepared it. The Parties and their counsel agree that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement. The Recitals are,and shall be enforceable as,a part of this Agreement. 12. Governing Law and Venue The rights and obligations of the Parties hereto shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of California, without regard to choice of law principles. The venue of any litigation pertaining to this Agreement shall be Contra Costa County,California. 13. No Assignment Metro PCS shall not have the right to assign this Agreement or any of Metro PCS's rights hereunder without Agency's prior written consent. 14. Binding Agreement Subject to the foregoing restriction on assignment,this Agreement shell inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon,the assigns, successors in interest,personal representatives, executors,estate,heirs, legatees,agents and related entities of each of the Parties hereto. 15. Further Assurances Each of Parties shall execute and deliver any and all additional papers,documents,and other assurances,and shall do any and all acts and things reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. 16. No Transfer of Right or Claims Metro PCS represents and warrants that it has not assigned,transferred or subleased to any third party any of the rights,claims,causes of action or items to be released or transferred as part of this Agreement. 17. Authority To Execute This Agreement Each entity executing this Agreement represents that it is authorized to execute this Agreement. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of an entity, other than an individual executing this Agreement on his or her own behalf,represents that he or she is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of that entity. 18. Notices All notices,requests,demands and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective on the date served,if served by personal delivery(including express or courier service),or effective three(3)days after sena by registered or certified U.S.Mail,with return receipt requested,postage prepared(with contemporaneous notice by facsimile transmission)and addressed as follows: To Contra Costa County(Agency): 255 Glacier Drive Martinez,CA 94553 Phone: (925)313-2000 Fax: (925)313-2333 Attention:Karen Laws To Metro PCS: H.C.Graves, IV Vice-President/General Manager Metro PCS 1080 Marina Village Parkway. Suite 400 Alameda,CA 94501 Phone: With copy to: Batya F. Swensom Hanson Bridgett 333 Market Street,21"Floor San Francisco,CA 941€I5 19. Count's This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,each of which shall be deemed an original and, when taken together with other signed counterparts, shall constitute one Agreements which shall be binding upon and effective as to all Parties. 20.Time of Essence. Time shall be of the essence as to all dates and tames of performance under this Agreement. BY AFFIXING HIS/HER.SIGNATURE BELOW,EACH OF THE PERSONS SIGNING THIS TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCA'T'ION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REPRESENTS THAT HE/SHE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THAT HE/SHE IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THIS TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND THAT THE PARTY ON BEHALF OF WHOM HE/SHE SIGNS THIS TERMINATION OF LICENSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT A`'tiTD RELOCATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties to this Agreement have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA----\, METROPCS CALIFORNfA/FLORIDA,INC., A Delaware Corporation By By �� � Maurlc�M, Shiu H.C.Graves,IV Public Warks Director Its:Vice-President/General Manager Approved as to form: By , Silvano B. Marchesi, County Counsel j Its. By Approved as to form: Deputy Co- C sel i By A ome foetro PCS x.icoxnsMNAITON 1"ORMS\me .agreernentRev. 9/16/0 MetroPCS California/Florida Inc. Officers Certificate Roger D.Linquist,the President and the Chief Executive Officer of MetroPCS California/Florida, Inc.,a Delaware corporation(the"Company"), does hereby certify the following. That H.C. Graves, IV is duly elected Vice President and General Manager of the Company. The By-Laws of the Company confer upon him the authority to execute and deliver all documents, instruments or other written matters in the performance of his duties customarily incident to his office, including, without limitation, leases, licenses, and the like, upon such terms and provisions as he may determine is necessary or advisable on behalf of the Company. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Roger D. Linquist has set his hand this !?th day of February 2004. c Rog D. Linquist President CEO WM iwk WMNUISMS STATE OF Tf x O 5 ��i S. COUNTY OF On this 19 ti day of February 2004, Roger D. Linquist appeared before me, known to me to be the same person who executed the foregoing Officer's Certificate, and he duly acknowledged to me that he executed the carne in such capacity. Notary ublic Hooson BATYA F.SWENSON ATTORNEY AT LAW I D E "DIRECT DIAL 415 995 5827 _ REPLY TO SAN FRANCISCO E-MAIL bswensonghansonbridgef#.com (( ?-HL November 24, 2004 David J. Richman Senior Project Manager Overland Pacific &Cutler,Inc. 7901 Oakport Street, Suite 4800 Oakland, CA 94621 Re: Contra Costa County v. MetroPCS w 105 Bliss Avenue HBMV&R File No. 25517.1 Dear Mr, Richman: Enclosed are signed originals of the Vermination ofLicense License Acknowledgment and Relocation Settlement Agreement- MetroPCS. Please return to us the settlement draft along with fully executed copies of the agreement once received from your client, Contra Costa County. The tax identification number for MetroPCS is 75-2550006. Please call me if there are any questions with regard to these final details. Thank you. Very truly yours, lBya? on BFS:cr cc (w/o enc.): Lisa Nahmanson John J. Vlahos, Esq. 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