HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-02 I01F_06 Habitat for Humanity_Development Agreement and Option to Purchase ExtensionAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 2, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a Resolution Amending and Substituting
Development Agreement & Option to Purchase with Habitat for Humanity of
Greater Des Moines to Extend Certain Deadlines to February 28, 2025
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: On May 6, 2024, The City of Waukee and Habitat for
Humanity of Greater Des Moines approved an Option to Purchase and Development agreement to
develop 48 affordable townhome units on the northern half of the parcel near Douglas Parkway and
North Warrior Ln. All previously negotiated terms remain in place, but both parties have agreed to
extend the agreements until February 28, 2025 to allow sufficient time to complete the planning and
zoning process. This should not affect the existing timeline for construction or terms of the Workforce
Housing Tax Credit Award.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: This resolution extends the
agreement for two months. All previous terms remain in effect. No
additional fiscal impact.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Amendment to Development Agreement
III. Amendment to Option to Purchase Agreement
PREPARED BY: Nick Osborne
REVIEWED BY: Nick Osborne
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2024-
RESOLUTION AMENDING AND SUBSTITUTING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT & OPTION TO PURCHASE WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
OF GREATER DES MOINES TO EXTEND CERTAIN DEADLINES TO
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa is a duly organized municipality within Dallas
County; AND,
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2024, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Des Moines and the City
of Waukee approved an option to purchase and development agreement for the purpose
of developing affordable housing; AND,
WHEREAS, certain provisions within the agreements mandate action by December 31,
2024; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Des Moines
mutually agree to keep the current terms of the agreements in place and extend certain
deadlines to February 28, 2025.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in
session this 2nd day of December 2024 that the City of Waukee amends and substitutes
the option to purchase and development agreement as specified above.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Anna Bergman Pierce
Ben Sinclair
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Prepared by: Amy S. Montgomery, Esq., Dentons Davis Brown PC, 215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa
50309; (515) 288-2500
Return to: City Clerk, City of Waukee, 230 Highway 6, Waukee, Iowa 50263 (515) 987-4522
FIRST AMENDED AND SUBSTITUTED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This First Amended and Substituted Agreement, entered into by the City of Waukee, an Iowa
municipal corporation in the State of Iowa (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and Greater Des
Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc., an Iowa non-profit corporation, with its principal place of
business at 95 University Ave., Suite 1, Des Moines, Iowa 50314 (hereinafter referred to as
“Habitat”).
WHEREAS, the parties entered into a Development Agreement on May 6th, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to Amend said agreement to extend a certain deadline for
the substantial commencement of the project by Buyer: and
WHEREAS, the City desires to transfer the land more particularly described on Exhibit A (the
“Property”), attached hereto, and generally consistent with the Concept Plan attached hereto as
Exhibit B, for the purposes of Habitat developing the same for workforce housing (the “Project”)
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals, which are a part of this Agreement, and
the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and the City and Habitat agree as follows:
1.Representations and Warranties.
1.1.Representations of the City. City represents and warrants: (a) City is a municipal
corporation and has the power to enter into this Agreement and to carry out its obligations
hereunder; (b) City has duly authorized the execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement; and (c) this Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation, enforceable
against the City in accordance with its terms and conditions.
1.2.Representations of Habitat. Habitat represents and warrants: (a) Habitat is an Iowa
nonprofit corporation and has the power to enter into this Agreement and to carry out its obligations
hereunder; (b) Habitat has duly authorized the execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement; and (c) this Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation, enforceable
against Habitat in accordance with its terms and conditions.
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2.Option to Purchase.
2.1.Generally. Subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
the City agrees to grant Habitat by separate agreement executed contemporaneously herewith an
Option to Purchase the Property (“Option to Purchase”) for $1.00 and other good and valuable
consideration, including the mutual agreements and covenants contained herein, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged.
2.2.Conditions. The obligation of the City to sell the Property and Habitat to accept the
Property under the terms of the Option to Purchase is subject to the following conditions:
a.City approval of the Project’s Concept Plan included for approval as Exhibit B to
this Agreement.
b.Project compliance with all relevant zoning, design, and replatting guidelines.
c.City approval of the Project’s budget, as well as the plan to address any identified
funding shortfall.
d.Compliance with requirements as provided in Section 3.3 of this Agreement.
e.The City completing the procedures required in Sections 364.7 and 403.8 of the
Iowa Code.
f. Habitat shall be satisfied, in its sole discretion, that there are no recognized
environmental conditions present at the Property.
g. The City shall, within sixty (60) days of approval and satisfaction of the
requirements set forth in 2.2 above and 3.3 below, furnish the following (collectively the
“Title Evidence”) to Habitat: (a) an Abstract of Title certified through the date of this
Agreement; and (b) any surveys of the Property in the City’s possession, if any. Within
thirty (30) days after receiving the last of the Title Evidence, Habitat will make written
objections (“Title Objections”) to the form and/or contents of the Title Evidence.
Habitat’s failure to make Title Objections within such time period will constitute a waiver
of the Title Objections. Any matter shown in such Title Evidence as encumbrances and
not objected to by Habitat shall be a “Permitted Encumbrance” hereunder. City shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to correct any Title Objections. Habitat shall have the
right, at Habitat’s sole expense, to obtain a current ALTA survey of the Property made and
certified by a licensed surveyor.
3.Improvements.
3.1 Generally. Habitat shall develop the Property for the construction of at least 48 townhome-
style residential units, in such number of buildings as determined by the parties (the
“Improvements” and the “Intended Use”).
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3.2 Collaboration. Habitat shall work with City staff to ensure the plans for the Improvements
conform with all requirements necessary to receive City permits and are compatible with the
guidelines and standards of the Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program.
3.3 Approval of Improvements. General layouts and elevations of proposed structures are
subject to City approval. The site plan must be approved by City Council prior to the closing date.
Failure to secure approval shall constitute default of Habitat’s obligations under this Agreement
and shall result in the full cancellation of the City’s obligations under this Agreement.
3.4 Public Services. The City represents that it has existing water and wastewater
infrastructure located in the vicinity of the Property (the “Water and Sewer Infrastructure”) that
will accommodate the Intended Use.
3.5 Deadlines. Habitat shall meet the following deadlines for the Improvements:
a.2/28/25– Substantially begin the Improvements to the Property;
b.7/31/26– Completion of at least 12 townhome units on the Property consistent with
the terms of this Agreement (“Phase 1”); and
c.7/31/27– Completion of at least 16 additional townhome units on the Property
consistent with the terms of this Agreement (“Phase 2”); and
d.7/31/28 – Completion of a combined total 48 townhome units on the Property
consistent with the terms of this Agreement (“Phase 3”).
4.Affordability Requirements.
4.1.Restrictive Covenants. Habitat agrees to sell all townhome units to buyers with a combined
maximum income for all household members less than or equal to 80% of the Area Median Income
limits established each year by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(adjusted for household size, and other criteria as further determined by Habitat including an
applicant’s family size, and housing and employment history). Habitat further agrees to place
restrictive covenants that include said income restriction covering all units for the maximum period
allowable by the Iowa Code, similar to the form attached hereto as Exhibit C. Habitat shall not
transfer any portion of the Property to any third party other than a completed housing unit to a
homebuyer consistent with this Section 4.1 or to the City pursuant to Section 6.3.
4.2.Right of Repurchase. Habitat shall require all buyers to grant Habitat a right of first refusal
to repurchase each unit, similar to the form attached hereto as Exhibit D.
4.3.Compliance. Any affordability covenant placed on the Property relating to the sale of the
units shall comply with the requirements of the current terms and conditions of the State of Iowa
Workforce Housing Tax Credit.
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4.4.Period of Exclusivity. Habitat recognizes the intention of the City to ensure that a
substantial portion of the units be sold to individuals with ties to the City of Waukee. To this end,
Habitat shall incorporate into its marketing plan for this development an exclusivity period where
it would target the solicitation of applications to Waukee related sources, including but not limited
to the Waukee School District, and businesses located within the City of Waukee.
4.5.No Abatement. Habitat and its successors agree that the Improvements are not eligible for
tax abatement under Iowa Code Chapter 404 or any other State, federal or local law, and this
restriction shall be documented in any subsequently recorded restrictive covenants, deed, or
purchase contract for any housing unit or any portion of the Property.
5.Economic Incentive
5.1.Funding Gap. The City acknowledges that Habitat currently has a funding gap of
$1,200,000 (the “Funding Gap”) for completion of the Improvements.
5.2.Economic Incentive. For and in consideration of the obligations being assumed by Habitat
hereunder, the City agrees, subject to the Habitat being and remaining in compliance with this
Agreement at the time of each payment, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 5.2,
to make up to ten (10) consecutive annual payments of “Economic Development Grants” to the
Habitat under the following terms and conditions.
a. Schedule of Grants. Assuming completion of the Phase 1 Improvements by July
31, 2026 and their first full assessment on January 1, 2027, the Economic Development
Grants shall commence on June 1, 2029, and end on the earlier of (i) June 1, 2038 or (ii)
the date the Maximum Amount of Grants under Section 5.2(b) have been paid, under the
following formula and schedule:
June 1, 2029 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 28-29
June 1, 2030 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 29-30
June 1, 2031 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 30-31
June 1, 2032 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 31-32
June 1, 2033 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 32-33
June 1, 2034 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 33-34
June 1, 2035 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 34-35
June 1, 2036 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 35-36
June 1, 2037 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 36-37
June 1, 2038 100% of Tax Increments for Fiscal Year 37-38
“Tax Increments” means the property tax revenues on the Property and Improvements
divided and made available to the City under the provisions of Section 403.19 of the Code,
as amended, and the Ordinance. “Ordinance” means the ordinance(s) of the City under
which the taxes levied on taxable property in the Waukee North Residential Urban
Renewal Area are divided and paid into a special fund of the City under the authority of
Iowa Code Section 403.19.
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b. Maximum Amount of Grants. The aggregate amount of the Economic
Development Grants that may be paid to the Habitat under Section 5.2(a) of this Agreement
shall be equal to the sum of the total amount of the applicable percentages of Tax
Increments collected in respect of the assessments imposed on the Property and
Improvements, but in no event shall the aggregate amount of the Economic Development
Grants exceed the lesser of: (a) $500,000, or (b) the amount of any Funding Gap for the
Project after all other sources are exhausted pursuant to Section 5.3. Habitat acknowledges
that payment shall come solely and only from Tax Increments received by the City under
Iowa Code Section 403.19 from levies upon the Property and Improvements. The
Economic Development Grants shall not be payable in any manner by other tax increment
revenues or by general taxation or from any other City funds. It is further agreed and
understood that in no event shall Habitat be entitled to receive more than calculated under
the formula set forth in Section 5.2(a), even if the aggregate amount is less than maximum
amount stated herein.
c. Conditions Precedent. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.2(a) above, the
obligation of the City to make an Economic Development Grant in any year shall be subject
to and conditioned upon compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Habitat through
the date of payment.
d. Annual Appropriation. Each Economic Development Grant is subject to annual
appropriation by the City Council of the City. The right of non-appropriation reserved to
the City in this Section is intended by the parties, and shall be construed at all times, so as
to ensure that the City’s obligation to make future Economic Development Grants shall not
constitute a legal indebtedness of the City within the meaning of any applicable
constitutional or statutory debt limitation prior to the adoption of a budget which
appropriates funds for the payment of that installment or amount. In the event that any of
the provisions of this Agreement are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to
create, or result in the creation of, such a legal indebtedness of the City, the enforcement
of the said provision shall be suspended, and the Agreement shall at all times be construed
and applied in such a manner as will preserve the foregoing intent of the parties, and no
Event of Default by the City shall be deemed to have occurred as a result thereof. If any
provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any circumstance is so suspended,
the suspension shall not affect other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect
without the suspended provision. To this end the provisions of this Agreement are
severable.
5.3 Habitat Obligation. Habitat covenants to immediately use commercially reasonable efforts
to eliminate the Funding Gap by securing other sources of public funding. This obligation shall
continue to exist until the completion of the Improvements. Sources of funding shall include but
not be limited to the following: (a) Workforce Housing Tax Credits; (b) other identified State or
Federal funding sources designated exclusively for the construction of the Improvements; and (c)
gift in kind donations through any newly established pledges from contractors, vendors, or
consultants designated specifically for this Project.
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5.4 Exclusions. The City acknowledges that Habitat engages in ongoing private fundraising
efforts in support of overall affordability programming and facilitates securing down payment
assistance-related funding for homeowners through various grant programs. In addition, the City
acknowledges that amounts received through these private fundraising efforts are essential for the
feasibility of the Project. The parties agree that any amounts received through these efforts will be
used to offset the costs of Habitat’s affordability programming and would not be used to eliminate
the Funding Gap.
5.5 City Support. The City agrees to reasonably support and assist Habitat in its effort to
eliminate its Funding Gap by supporting Habitat’s grant application efforts; however, nothing in
this Section 5.5 requires the City to provide any additional financial support for the Project other
than as set forth in Section 5.2 The transfer of the Property to Habitat, and the payment of the
Economic Development Grants proposed under the terms of this Agreement, are intended to serve
as the local match for Habitat’s application for Workforce Housing Tax Credits. Habitat shall
indemnify and hold harmless the City from any loss arising out of or related to the City’s failure to
fulfill the terms of any agreement with the State with respect to the provision of the local match if
the City’s failure is due to an Event of Default by Habitat under this Agreement.
5.6 Repayment. Habitat agrees that the actual cash value of funds received from sources
identified in Section 5.3 of this Agreement that are secured prior to the completion of the
Improvements shall be used to offset the Funding Gap. Further, any amounts received in excess of
the difference between the Funding Gap and the actual cash value of the Economic Development
Grants received by Habitat shall be used to reimburse the City for any Economic Development
Grants previously paid to Habitat.
6.Default.
6.1 Event of Default by Habitat. The following shall be an “Event of Default” by Habitat under
this Agreement, and the term “Event of Default” with respect to Habitat shall mean, whenever it is
used in this Agreement, the failure by Habitat to comply with Sections 3 or 4 of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, any failure by Habitat that is caused in part or in full by the City’s
failure to perform any obligation listed in this Agreement shall not be considered an Event of
Default.
6.2 Event of Default by City. The following shall be an “Event of Default” by the City under
this Agreement, and the term “Event of Default” with respect to the City shall mean, whenever it
is used in this Agreement, the failure by the City to provide funds to fill the Funding Gap under the
terms set forth in Section 5.2. Notwithstanding the forgoing, any failure by the City that is caused
in part or in full by Habitat’s failure to perform any obligation listed in this Agreement shall not be
considered an Event of Default.
6.3 Notice and Remedies of City. Whenever any Event of Default described in this Agreement
occurs by Habitat, the City shall provide written notice to Habitat describing the cause of the default
and the steps that must be taken by Habitat in order to cure the default. Habitat shall have one
hundred eighty (180) calendar days after receipt of the notice to cure the default or to provide
assurances satisfactory to the City that the default will be cured as soon as reasonably possible. If
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Habitat fails to timely cure the default or provide assurances, the City shall then have the right to
terminate this Agreement after the end of the cure period (including any additional cure period
agreed to between the parties) and require Habitat to convey any portion of the Property still owned
by the Habitat back to the City by quit claim deed free and clear of any liens or encumbrances.
Habitat shall execute any documents necessary to perfect this transfer within thirty (30) days of a
written demand from the City following the end of the applicable cure period.
6.4 Notice and Remedies of Habitat. Whenever any Event of Default described in this
Agreement occurs by the City, Habitat shall provide written notice to the City describing the cause
of the default and the steps that must be taken by the City in order to cure the default. The City
shall have one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after receipt of the notice to cure the default or
to provide assurances satisfactory to Habitat that the default will be cured as soon as reasonably
possible. If the City fails to timely cure the default or provide assurances, Habitat shall then have
the right to terminate this Agreement after the end of the cure period (including any additional cure
period agreed to between the parties) and seek any such other relief at law or in equity as may be
appropriate.
7.Time is of the Essence. The parties acknowledge that time is of the essence with respect to each
and every term of this Agreement. The City agrees to move the Project through the review process
consistent with standard City procedures and processes.
8.Miscellaneous.
8.1 Further Assurances. The parties hereto hereby agree to execute any and all additional
instruments and documents as may be reasonably required to fully effectuate the terms of this
Agreement.
8.2 Notices. Any and all notices, consents, approvals, offers, elections and other
communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be deemed adequately given
only if in writing and the same shall be delivered either in hand or by mail or Federal Express or
similar expedited commercial carrier, addressed to the recipient of the notice, as required below,
prepaid and registered or certified with return receipt requested if by mail, or with all freight charges
prepaid if by Federal Express or similar commercial carrier. All communications to be sent
hereunder shall be deemed to have been given for all purposes of this Agreement upon the date of
receipt or refusal. All notices shall be addressed:
If to City, to:
City of Waukee
Waukee City Hall
230 W. Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
Attn: City Administrator
and to:
City of Waukee
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Waukee City Hall
230 W. Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
Attn: City Attorney
If to Habitat, to:
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
95 University Ave., Suite 1
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Attn: Executive Director
and to:
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
95 University Ave., Suite 1
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Attn: Ryan Doyle
8.3 Governing Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa without regard to any conflict of law rules. In
addition, any suit to enforce the terms of this Agreement shall be filed in the Iowa District Court
for Dallas County, Iowa, and the parties hereto irrevocably waive any objection to venue.
8.4 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to either
party or circumstances shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions of this
Agreement, or the application of such term or provisions to persons or circumstances other than
those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby but shall continue
to be valid and be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.
8.5 Force Majeure. In no event shall either party be responsible or liable for any failure or
delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder arising out of or caused by, directly or
indirectly, forces beyond its control, including, without limitation, (i) acts of God; (ii) floods, fires,
earthquakes, explosions, or other natural disasters; (iii) wars, invasions, hostilities (whether war is
declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riots, or other civil unrest; (iv) governmental authority,
proclamations, orders, laws, actions, or requests; (v) embargoes or blockades; (vi) epidemics,
pandemics, or other national or regional states of emergency; (vii) strikes, labor stoppages or
slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; (viii) shortages of supplies, adequate power, or
transportation facilities; or (ix) other events beyond the reasonable control of the parties. Each
party shall use reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the commercial
real estate development industry to resume performance as soon as practicable under the
circumstances.
8.6 Assignment. It is expressly agreed and understood that neither party shall assign their
interest and/or benefits of this Agreement without first obtaining prior written consent from the
other party. Either party may choose to refuse consent of said assignment for any reason or for no
reason at all.
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8.7 Modifications. Except as otherwise expressly specified herein, no provision of this
Agreement shall be modified, waived or terminated except by an instrument in writing signed by
the party against whom such modification, waiver or termination is to be enforced.
8.8 Captions. The captions to the paragraphs hereof are for convenience of reference only and
are not intended to affect the meaning of the provisions of this Agreement.
8.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts which
together shall constitute one instrument.
8.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, in conjunction with the Option to Purchase referenced
herein, contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
[Signature page(s) follow(s)]
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Dated:
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
HUMANITY, INC.
______________________________ ____________________________
Name: Lance Henning Name: Courtney Clarke
Title: CEO Title: Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________________________________
Name: Name: Rebecca D. Schuett
Title: Title: City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS
COUNTY OF )
This record was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of __________________, 2024, by
Lance Henning and _________________________, as CEO and ________________________,
respectively, of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
____________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
My commission expires:_________________
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS
COUNTY OF DALLAS )
This record was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of __________________, 2024, by
Courtney Clarke and Rebecca D. Schuett, as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Waukee,
Iowa.
____________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
My commission expires:_________________
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Exhibit A
Legal Description
Part of Outlots "X" and "Z" in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2, an Official Plat, and part of Outlot
"Z" in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 6, an Official Plat, all now included in and forming a part
of the City of Waukee, Dallas County, Iowa, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Outlot "X" in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2;
thence South 00°(degrees) 22'(minutes) 49"(seconds) West, 241.78 feet along the East line
of said Outlot "X" to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 00°22'49" West,
622.89 feet along the East line of said Outlot "X"; thence South 45°03'06" West, 35.56 feet
along the Southeast line of said Outlot "X"; thence South 89°43'24" West, 262.66 feet along
the South lines of said Outlots "X" and "Z" in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2; thence North
00°16'36" West, 57.22 feet; thence North 42°16'05" West, 144.69 feet; thence North
09°44'56" East, 177.84 feet to and along the West line of said Outlot "X" in PRAIRIE
ROSE PLAT 2; thence North 07°37'40" West, 68.66 feet along the West line of said Outlot
"X"; thence North 18°12'04" East, 80.92 feet along the West line of said Outlot "X"; thence
North 02°38'24" West, 107.23 feet; thence North 23°54'23" East, 81.25 feet; thence North
45°18'15" East, 66.01 feet to the West line of said Outlot "X" in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2;
thence North 18°12'04" East, 31.51 feet along the West line of said Outlot "X"; thence
South 89°37'11" East, 162.83 feet; thence South 46°09'35" East, 132.67 feet to the point of
beginning.
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Exhibit B
Concept Plan
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Exhibit C
Form of Covenants
Prepared by: Amy S. Montgomery, 4201 Westown Pkwy., Suite 300, West Des Moines, IA 50266; Phone: 515-288-2500
Return to: Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc., 2200 E. Euclid, Des Moines, Iowa 50317
COVENANT RESTRICTING RESALE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF
RENTS
This COVENANT RESTRICTING RESALE AND OPTION TO PURCHASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF
RENTS (“Covenant”) is made this [#NUMBER] day of [MONTH], [YEAR] (the “Effective Date”) by and
between Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (“Habitat”), and [OWNER 1] [and [OWNER 2]], [an
unmarried person][a married couple][each single persons] and Owner’s successors and assigns in interest
(together, “Owner”), for the purpose of implementing the goal of creating, preserving, maintaining, and protecting
affordable and owner-occupied housing for households of low to moderate income.
In consideration of the benefits received by the Owner, this Covenant shall govern and affect the right
to sell, convey, encumber, transfer, or dispose of in any way all portions of interest in the real property described
in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the “Property”).
Habitat intends to establish resale controls to provide for the continued availability of the Property to low
to moderate income households.
Owner expressly acknowledges that this Covenant addresses restrictions on the resale of the Property,
including without limitation that: (i) the Property must be occupied as the Owner’s principal residence; and (ii) at
the time of purchase, the combined maximum income for all household members must be less than or equal to
80% of the Area Median Income limits established each year by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (adjusted for household size), and as further determined by Habitat.
SECTION I
RESTRICTIONS ON DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
1.1 Habitat’s Consent to Transfer. The Property and any interest in title thereto shall not be sold,
leased, rented, assigned, or otherwise transferred to any person or entity without express written consent of Habitat,
or its designee or assignee, as applicable, which consent shall be consistent with Habitat’s goal of creating,
preserving, maintaining, and protecting housing for low to moderate income households, and which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld or denied so long as the proposed transfer of an interest in the Property otherwise
complies with this Covenant. Such consent shall be in Habitat’s sole discretion and any proposed purchaser, lessee,
or assignee shall satisfy all qualification, eligibility, and assumption requirements as set forth herein. Any transfer
of title to the Property or any interest therein by the Owner, or any attempt thereof, in violation of this section or
any of the provisions and requirements of this Covenants shall be void and shall constitute a default hereunder.
1.2 Dispositions Not Restricted. The following transfers of title or any interest therein are not subject
to Section 2.1 of this Covenant, and written consent by Habitat as provided in Section 1.1 will be based solely on
the transfer being consistent with the provisions of this Section 1.2: transfer by gift, devise, or inheritance to
grantee’s spouse or issue; taking of title by surviving joint tenant; transfer of title to a spouse as part of a divorce
or dissolution proceedings; and acquisition of title or interest therein in conjunction with marriage; provided,
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however, that the covenants and restrictions created herein shall continue to run with the title to the Property
following any of said transfers.
SECTION II
OPTION TO
PURCHASE
2.1 Purchase Option to Habitat. Owner hereby grants and conveys to Habitat, for valuable
consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, an option and right of first refusal to purchase
the Property and any improvements located thereon (the “Option”) under conditions as hereinafter set forth in
Section 3.1. Habitat may designate a governmental or non-profit organization to exercise its Option, and Habitat
or its designee may assign this right to an individual private buyer who meets Habitat’s eligibility qualifications
as set forth in Section IV below (an “Eligible Buyer”). After the exercise of the Option by Habitat, its designee
or assignee, in the manner as hereinafter prescribed, Habitat, its designee, or assignee, may assign the Option to
any substitute, individual, or private buyer who meets the eligibility requirements and is approved by Habitat;
provided, however, that such subsequent assignment shall not extend any time limits contained herein. Any
transfer of title to the Property or any interest therein by the Owner, or any attempt thereof, in violation of these
covenants shall be void and shall constitute a default hereunder.
2.2 Abstract. If the Option is exercised by Habitat or its assigns, Owner, at Owner’s cost, shall
continue the existing abstract for the Property through the date the Option is exercised and deliver the abstract to
Habitat’s attorney for examination. The Abstract shall show merchantable title to the Property pursuant to Iowa
law and the Iowa Title Standards of the Iowa State Bar Association.
2.3 Fixtures and Personal Property. All personal property and property that integrally belongs to
or is part of the Property, such as light fixtures, drapes, curtains, shades, rods, blinds, awnings, windows, storm
doors, screens, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, water softeners, automatic heating equipment, air conditioning
equipment, wall-to-wall carpeting, built-in items and electrical service cable, outside television towers and
antenna, fencing, gates, and landscaping shall be considered a part of the Property and included in the sale.
SECTION III
PROCEDURE FOR PURCHASE OR RESALE
3.1 Notice of Intent to Sell. Whenever the Owner no longer desires to own the Property, the Owner
shall notify Habitat in writing to that effect (the “Notice of Intent to Sell”) and shall serve the Notice of Intent to
Sell in writing to Habitat, by certified mail, return receipt requested. The Notice of Intent to Sell shall contain the
terms of any bona fide offer received. In the event Owner hasn’t received a bona fide offer at the time the Notice
of Intent to Sell is given, Habitat shall have the opportunity to make an offer, and the notice of exercise of said
Option with offer terms shall be given in writing by Habitat, by personal delivery or certified mail, to the Owner
at any time within thirty (30) days from the receipt by Habitat of the Notice of Intent to Sell. If the offer from
Habitat is unacceptable to Owner, Owner may proceed with listing the Property for sale, and, upon receipt of a
bona fide offer, Owner shall send a new Notice of Intent to Sell to Habitat with the sales price and other terms of
the bona fide offer received, at which point Habitat, its designee, or assignee shall then have the right to exercise
its Option to purchase said Property upon the same terms and conditions of the bona fide offer, which shall be
confirmed in writing, by personal delivery or certified mail, to the Owner at any time within thirty (30) days from
the receipt by Habitat of the last received Notice of Intent to Sell. For the avoidance of doubt, the terms and
conditions of this Section 3.1 apply to each third-party offer received for the Property by the then-current owner
of the Property.
3.2 Closing. If Habitat, its designee, or assignee, exercises its Option to purchase said Property, then
close of escrow for said purchase shall be within sixty (60) days of delivery of Habitat’s notice of the exercise of
its Option, unless such period is extended by the mutual agreement of the Owner and Habitat, its designee, or
assignee. Habitat shall have the right to receive a credit toward the purchase price of the Property from Owner in
the amount of any outstanding balance due under any promissory notes/mortgages from Owner to Habitat. If
Habitat, its designee, or assignee, does not exercise its Option to purchase said Property, then the Owner may
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proceed to sell the Property to an Eligible Buyer only upon the price and terms specified in the Notice of Intent to
Sell and in compliance with the provisions of this Covenant.
3.3 Assumption Agreement. Prior to closing, an “Assumption Agreement” (substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B) shall be executed in a form acceptable to Habitat from the proposed purchaser under
which the proposed purchaser shall assume the obligations and duties and agree to be bound by the provisions set
forth in this Covenant. The Assumption Agreement may contain provisions to reflect any changes to Habitat’s
adopted affordability policies. The recordation of the Assumption Agreement shall be a condition of Habitat’s
approval of the proposed transfer. The Owner shall pay a reasonable assumption fee to Habitat and reimburse it
for out-of-pocket costs to cover the costs of administering its rights and obligations under this Covenant.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, even if said Assumption Agreement is not so executed and recorded, any person
acquiring an interest in the Property from or through the Owner shall acquire such interest subject to and be bound
by the provisions of this Covenant. Any purchaser of the Property or of any portion of or interest in the Property,
by the acceptance of a deed therefore, whether from Owner or from any subsequent owner of the Property, or by
the signing of a contract or agreement to purchase the same, shall by the acceptance of such deed or by the signing
of such contract or agreement be deemed to have consented to and accepted the covenants, conditions, restrictions,
and limitations set forth herein.
3.4 Sale Requirements. Owner and proposed purchaser shall provide Habitat with a copy of the final
sale contract, settlement statement, copy of signed Assumption Agreement, and any other document that Habitat
may reasonably request to enforce the terms of this Covenant.
3.5 Sale or Transfer in Violation. In the event a sale or transfer is made in violation of the terms of
this Covenant or false or misleading statements are made in any documents or certification submitted to Habitat
for its approval of the sale or transfer, Habitat may declare a default under this Covenant. Habitat shall also have
the right to file action at law or in equity to force the parties to terminate and rescind the sale contract and declare
the sale void notwithstanding the fact that the sale or transfer may have closed and become final as between the
seller and purchaser. In any event, any costs, liabilities, or obligations incurred by the seller and purchaser for the
return of any moneys paid or received in violation hereunder or for any costs and legal expenses, shall be borne
by the seller and purchaser, and not by Habitat. The seller and purchaser shall hold Habitat and its designees
harmless for any action Habitat reasonably takes in good faith in enforcing the terms of this Covenant.
SECTION IV
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
Any proposed purchaser must meet the following eligibility requirements to be an Eligible Buyer of the
Property, and by acceptance of a deed or otherwise acquiring an interest in the Property, hereby warrants as
follows:
4.1 Principal Residence. Owner will occupy the Property as their principal residence for the term
of this Declaration. Owner shall be considered as occupying the Property as a principal place of residence if the
Owner is living on the Property for twelve (12) months out of each calendar year. In the event the Property is
vacant while being actively offered for sale by Owner, this owner occupancy requirement shall not apply; however,
Owner may not rent the Property during such period.
4.2 Leasing. During the term of this Covenant, the Owner shall not rent or lease the Property. It is
understood that Habitat’s primary purpose is to provide the opportunity to acquire a personal residence and not
rental investment property; any lease in violation of this Covenant is void.
4.3 Ownership Status Report. Owner must submit a status report of Owner’s occupancy of the
Property within 10 days of receipt of any such request from Habitat. This report must include an explanation of
any rental or vacancy questions raised by Habitat over the time period specified by Habitat in its request for a
status report.
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4.4 Income Limitation. At the time of purchase, the combined maximum income for all household
members of the Owner shall not exceed such income limit set forth by Habitat, which is less than or equal to 80%
of the Area Median Income limits established each year by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (adjusted for household size).
SECTION
V
LIABILIT
IES
5.In no event shall Habitat become in any way liable to the Owner, or become obligated in any
manner, by reason of the assignment of its Option, or after such an assignment become in any way obligated or
liable to the Owner for any failure of Habitat’s designee or assignee to consummate a purchase of the Property or
to comply with the terms of any purchase and sale agreement.
SECTION VI
TERMINATI
ON
6. Duration of Covenant. The provisions set forth in this Covenant shall be in perpetuity and runs
with the Property.
SECTION VII
DEFAULTS, REMEDIES, ASSIGNMENTS OF RENTS
7.1 Default and Remedies. Upon violation of any of the provisions of this Covenant by Owner or
Owner’s proposed purchaser, Habitat may give written notice to Owner specifying the nature of the violation. If
the violation is not corrected to the satisfaction of Habitat within a reasonable period of time, not longer than thirty
(30) days after the date the notice is mailed, or within such further time as Habitat determines is necessary to
correct the violation, Habitat may declare a default under this Covenant. Upon the declaration of a default or if
the Owner or Owner’s proposed purchaser makes any misrepresentation in connection with receiving any benefits
under this Covenant, Habitat may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for specific performance of this
Covenant, for an injunction prohibiting a proposed sale or transfer in violation of this Covenant, for a declaration
that a transfer in violation of this Covenant is void, or for any such other relief at law or in equity as may be
appropriate. In the event of default by the Owner, and/or by the Owner’s transferee in those circumstances where
a transfer has occurred in violation of this Covenant, the Owner or the Owner’s transferee shall hold Habitat and
Habitat’s respective employees or other agents harmless and reimburse the expenses, legal fees, and costs for any
action the Habitat takes in enforcing the provisions of these Covenants.
7.2 Assignment of Rents. Owner hereby assigns to Habitat the right to receive the rents due or
collected during the entire period the Property is occupied in violation of any of the terms of this Covenant.
SECTION VIII
SUPERIORITY OF
AGREEMENT
8. The Owner covenants that they have not, and will not, execute any other agreement with
provisions contradictory to or in opposition to the provisions hereof except for documents executed pursuant to
the requirements of the lenders with a security of interest in the Property superior to the position of Habitat and
that, with the exception of the aforementioned lender documents, this Covenant is controlling as to the rights
and obligations between and among Owner, Habitat and their respective successors.
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SECTION IX
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1.Notice. All notices required herein shall be served by United States mail, certified or
registered, to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc., PO Box 716 Des Moines, IA. 50303, or at a place
Habitat may later designate.
9.2.Number/Gender. The use of the singular or plural and the masculine and feminine or neuter
pronouns shall be construed as interchangeable and such correct pronouns when referring to a particular person,
persons, entity, or entities shall be construed to have been used herein appropriately and correctly.
9.3.Applicable Law. This Covenant and the covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained
herein shall be construed under the laws of the State of Iowa. References to statutes are construed to apply to
later enactments on the same subject.
9.4.Owner’s Acceptance. By execution of this Covenant and the acceptance of any interest in the
Property, the Owner accepts and agrees to be bound by the covenants contained herein.
9.5.Invalid Provision. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Covenant shall for
any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, then such provision or provisions shall
be deemed severable from the remaining provisions contained in this Covenant, and this Covenant shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
9.6.Successors and Assigns. Unless otherwise limited and/or indicated herein, this Covenant shall
constitute covenants that run with the land, as provided by law, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of all parties and all persons who shall be or shall become the owner of, or otherwise have an interest in the
Property.
9.7.Amendments. This Covenant may not be amended or terminated without the written consent
of Habitat, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this Covenant.
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Dated as of the date first above written.
Owner 1
Owner 2
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF ___________________________
This record was acknowledged before me on _________________, by [OWNER 1] [and [OWNER 2]], [an
unmarried person][a married couple][each single persons].
_________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC.
By: ______________________________________
Name: Lance Henning
Title: Chief Executive Officer
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF POLK
This record was acknowledged before me on ___________ by Lance Henning as Chief Executive Officer of
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
_________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A TO COVENANTS
Legal Description of Property
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EXHIBIT B TO COVENANTS
Assumption Agreement
ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
Reference is made to that certain Covenant Restricting Resale and Option to Purchase (the “Covenant”) dated
the day of , 20 , and filed of record on the ____ day of ____________, 20___, in
Book __________, Page _____________ of the _____________ County, Iowa Recorder’s Office executed by
(“Owner”) for the purpose of implementing Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Inc.’s (“Habitat”) goal of creating, preserving, maintaining and protecting housing in Iowa for households of low to
moderate incomes. Said Covenant governs and affects the Owner’s right to sell, convey, encumber, transfer, or
dispose of in any way the Owner’s interest in the real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference (the “Property”). Each of the undersigned has acquired or intends to acquire
an interest in the Property. Pursuant to Section III of said Covenant, and in order to obtain Habitat’s approval of the
undersigned acquiring such interest in the Property, the undersigned (and the undersigned’s heirs, successors, and
assigns) hereby assumes the obligations and duties and agrees to be bound by the provisions set forth in said
Covenant. This Assumption Agreement is made effective as of the day of , 20 , by the
undersigned supersedes any prior assumption agreements.
Dated as of the date first above written.
New Owner 1
New Owner 2
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF ___________________________
This record was acknowledged before me on _________________, by [NEW OWNER 1] [and [NEW OWNER 2]],
[an unmarried person][a married couple][each single persons].
__________________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
APPROVED:
HABITAT
By: ______________________________________
Name:
Title:
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF POLK
This record was acknowledged before me on ___________ by as of
_____________________________________.
_________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
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Exhibit D
Form of Agreement for First Right of Refusal
Prepared by/return to: Karen Hovey, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, POB 716, Des Moines, Iowa 50303 (515)
471.8686
AGREEMENT FOR FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL AND OCCUPANCY
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 202__, and is given to Greater
Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (“Habitat”) by the undersigned (the “Borrower”) covering the
property described as follows:
[insert legal]
Locally known as: xxx, Waukee, Iowa. (the “Property”)
WHEREAS, Habitat did sell and convey to Borrower the Property upon special terms and
conditions intended to further the purposes of Habitat to provide housing; and
WHEREAS, Borrower did apply for Habitat’s program to gain the benefits provided; and
WHEREAS, Borrower did grant and convey to Habitat a First Purchase Money Mortgage on the
Property, dated xxx x, 202 , and to be filed in the Office of the _____________ County Recorder (the
“Mortgage”); and
WHEREAS, Habitat and Borrower wish to further the expressed purposes by providing to Habitat
a right of first refusal in the event that Borrower wishes to sell and convey its interest in the Property, and
imposing an occupancy requirement as to the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, in further consideration of the sale of the Property from Habitat to
Borrower, Borrower does hereby agree as follows:
Occupancy. Borrower shall occupy, establish, and use the Property as Borrowers’ principal
residence and shall continue to occupy the Property as Borrowers’ principal residence for so long as the
Property is subject to the Mortgage, whether or not the Mortgage has been assigned by Habitat, unless
Habitat otherwise agrees in writing, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, or unless
extenuating circumstances exist which are beyond Borrowers’ control.
Right of First Refusal. Borrower covenants and agrees that in the event it shall desire to sell or
convey the Property during the first 30 years from the date of the conveyance to Borrower, Borrower
shall first offer the Property to Habitat, in the following manner:
Borrower shall serve notice in writing to Habitat, by certified mail, return receipt requested. The
notice shall indicate that Borrower has a bona fide written offer for the sale of the Property, the name and
address of the person desiring to purchase the Property, and the sales price and other terms of the sale. The
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notice shall also contain an offer to sell the Property to Habitat, upon the terms and conditions set forth in
the bona fide offer.
For a period of fourteen (14) days after the receipt of the notice, Habitat, shall have the right to
purchase the Property in accordance with the terms of the bona fide offer; provided, however, that Habitat
shall have the right to receive a credit toward the purchase price of the Property from Borrower in the
amount of the outstanding principal balance due under the Note from Borrowers to Habitat. If Habitat fails
to exercise the right to purchase set forth in this Rider, Borrower may sell or convey the Property, to the
party making the bona fide offer, but only at the price and upon the terms specified in the notice; provided,
however, that Habitat shall not waive its rights under Section 18 of the Mortgage from Borrower to Habitat
by waiving its right of first refusal. In the event Habitat timely notifies Borrower that it elects to purchase
the Property on the terms provided in the notice set forth in the preceding paragraph, Habitat and Borrower
shall promptly, but no later than sixty (60) days after the date of notice from Habitat to Borrower, execute
such usual and customary documents as shall be required in order to consummate such transaction.
In the event that Borrower attempts to sell or convey the Property without complying with the terms
of this Agreement, Habitat shall have the right to have such conveyance set aside, or exercise any other
remedy, at law or in equity, under Iowa law.
BY SIGNING BELOW, Borrower accepts and agrees to the terms and covenants contained in this
Agreement for First Right of Refusal and Occupancy.
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By: _______________________________
Name:_____________________________
Title: ______________________________
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF POLK
This record was acknowledged before me on ___________ by as
_______________________ of __________________________________.
_________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
By: _______________________________
Name: Lance Henning
Title: CEO, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF POLK
This record was acknowledged before me on ___________ by Lance Henning as CEO of Greater
Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
_________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
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FIRST AMENDED AND SUBSTITUTED OPTION AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF
REAL ESTATE
THIS FIRST AMENDED AND SUBSTITUED OPTION TO PURCHASE
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), made and entered into on this __2nd___ day of
__December______________, 2024, (the Effective Date”), by and between Greater Des Moines
Habitat for Humanity, Inc, a corporation duly formed and existing pursuant to the laws of the State
of __Iowa_______________, whose address for the purpose of this Agreement is 95 University
Avenue, Suite 1, Des Moines, IA 50314, (the “Buyer”) and the City of Waukee, Iowa, a municipal
corporation, (the “City”) whose address for the purpose of this Agreement is 230 West Hickman
Road, Waukee, IA 50263. The Buyer and the City are the “Parties” to this Agreement.
WHEREAS, the parties entered into an option to purchase real estate on the 6th day of
May, 2024 recorded at book 2024, page 07021 of the Dallas County Recorders office on May 16,
2024 (“Option Agreement”).
WHEREAS, the parties desire to Amend said agreement to extend a certain deadline for
the substantial commencement of the project by Buyer.
WHEREAS, the City owns the real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the
“Real Estate”).
WHEREAS, Buyer desires to obtain an option, in accordance with the terms herein, to
purchase the Real Estate from the City, subject to the terms outlined below and satisfaction of the
terms of the Development Agreement between Buyer and City executed contemporaneously
herewith (“Development Agreement”).
WHEREAS, the Parties have reached an agreement on the terms and provisions for the
option to purchase and wish to herein reduce their agreement to writing for formal execution and
acknowledgement.
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED as follows, to-wit:
1.Optioned Property: City hereby grants to Buyer the exclusive right of option to
purchase the Real Estate legally described above.
2.Purchase Price: The purchase price to be paid by Buyer shall be one dollar and no
cents ($1) (the “Purchase Price”), plus the obligations to develop the Real Estate consistent with the
separate Development Agreement to be entered between the Parties.
3.Option Term: The Buyer shall have the exclusive right to exercise the option from
the Effective Date until February 28, 2025 (the “Option Term”). If the Buyer has not exercised
the option by this date, either Party may elect to terminate this Option to Purchase Agreement by
providing written notice of termination to the other Party.
4.Exercise of Option: The Buyer may exercise the option by notifying the City in
writing of it exercise of the option within 30 days following the satisfaction or waiver of the
conditions set forth in Sections 2.2 and 3.3 of the Development Agreement.
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5.Closing: Unless the Parties mutually agree to a different date, possession shall be
delivered and closing shall occur within sixty (60) days after Buyer meets the conditions in the
Development Agreement Section 2.2 and Section 3.3 and exercises the option as provided above.
At closing, the City shall deliver to Buyer (i) a Quit Claim Deed (the “Deed”) conveying the Real
Estate to Buyer free and clear of all encumbrances except for those described in Section 2.2(g) of
the Development Agreement as “Permitted Encumbrances” as well as the rights of the City in the
Development Agreement; (ii) evidence of authorizing resolution and publication of notice of
hearing on the transfer of the Real Estate in accordance with Iowa Code § 364.7 and Iowa Title
Standard 2.1; and (iii) possession of the Real Estate. At closing, Buyer shall deliver to the closing
agent (i) the Purchase Price, plus all other applicable costs, expenses and fees; (ii) the settlement
statement prepared by the closing agent and executed by Buyer; and (iii) all other documents
reasonably required by the closing agent to complete closing.
6.Closing Costs: In connection with the closing, each Party shall pay the costs and
expenses as noted below.
a.City Costs: The City shall pay: (i) the fees and expenses of its counsel
incurred in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement and the
consummation of the closing; (ii) any state or local transfer taxes; and (iii) all recording
fees for the release of any liens on the Real Estate.
b.Buyer Costs: Buyer shall pay: (i) the fees and expenses of its counsel
incurred in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement and the
consummation of the closing; (ii) any and all fees and expenses incurred in connection with
its due diligence, including, but not limited to, any costs incurred in connection with any
survey or environmental reports; (iii) all recording costs payable in connection with the
recoding of the Deed.
7.Access to Real Estate: City agrees that during the Option Term, Buyer and Buyer’s
employees, designated agents and contractors shall have the right upon 24 hours advanced notice
to the City (or shorter time period if approved by City) to enter the Real Estate for purposes of
conducting any inspections and/or tests as provided hereunder. Buyer, at its sole expense, may
inspect and make soil and other tests at any reasonable time during the Option Term. Buyer agrees
to repair any damage to the Real Estate caused by Buyer’s exercise of its rights under this section.
Buyer shall indemnify and hold City harmless with respect to all costs and expenses (including,
without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by City due to Buyer’s (i) entry onto the
Real Estate, and (ii) failure to repair any damage to the Real Estate caused by Buyer’s entry onto
the Real Estate. This provision shall survive the Closing or termination of this Agreement.
8.City’s Representations and Warranties: As a material inducement to the
execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer and the performance by Buyer of its duties and
obligations hereunder, City does hereby warrant and represent to Buyer as of the Effective Date of
this Option to Purchase Agreement:
a.Information: Except as noted herein, City has no knowledge of any
information affecting the Real Estate that has or would have a material adverse impact on
Buyer’s ability to use, lease and operate the Real Estate for Buyer’s intended use as more
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particularly described in the Development Agreement between the Parties executed
contemporaneously herewith.
b.Legal Compliance: To the best of the City’s knowledge, and except as
disclosed in writing to Buyer prior to the expiration of the Option Term, there are no past
or continuing violation, or alleged violation, of any legal requirement affecting the Real
Estate; including, without limitation, any past or continuing violation or alleged violation
of any local, state or federal environmental, building, zoning, subdivision, fire or other law,
statute, ordinance, code, regulation rule or order (collectively, “Laws”).
c.Litigation: To the best of the City’s knowledge, there are no pending or
threated claims, actions, suits, litigation or governmental proceeding affecting the Real
Estate or which could result in a potential lien against the Real Estate.
d.Other Agreements: To the best of the City’s knowledge, there are no
agreements or understandings, oral or written, with any person, entity or governmental
authority affecting the Real Estate which could give rise to claims affecting the Real Estate
other than the Development Agreement.
e.Governmental Actions: To best of the City’s knowledge, there are no
threated or pending condemnation or eminent domain proceeding, special assessment,
rezoning or moratorium affecting the Real Estate.
f.Environmental Matters: To the best of the City’s knowledge, the Real Estate
in not in violation of any environmental laws.
g.Authority: City has the full right, power and authority to sell, convey and
transfer the Real Estate as provided in this Agreement. The execution and delivery of this
Agreement is, and the execution and deliver of all documents required of City hereunder
when delivered by City will be, duly authorized, validly and legally binding upon City and
enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, and City shall provide such
documentation to Buyer and to the closing agent sufficient to evidence such authority.
9.Development Agreement & Updated Concept Plan: This Agreement is
contingent upon both Parties mutually agreeing to and executing the Development Agreement
between the Parties contemporaneous with the execution of this Agreement. This Agreement is
also contingent upon the satisfaction and approval of the requirements and conditions set forth in
Sections 2.2 and 3.3 of the concurrent Development Agreement, which shall include, but not be
limited to, development plans for the Real Estate and timelines for said development.
10.Real Property Taxes. The City shall be responsible for all property taxes, if any,
due on the property prior to the closing date. Buyer shall be responsible for all real property taxes
levied upon the Real Estate after the closing date.
11.Assessments: City shall pay all assessments which are liens as of the date of
closing.
12.Insurance: City shall retain liability insurance on the premises until the date of
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closing when possession is transferred to buyer.
13.Deed: Upon payment of the purchase price, City shall execute and deliver to Buyer
or its successor or assign a Quit Claim Deed conveying to Buyer the City’s interest in the real
property, in fee simple absolute, free and clear of all liens, and encumbrances, except those
excepted only for recorded easements and pursuant to the terms of the Development Agreement.
14.Condition of the Real Estate: City shall maintain the Real Estate in the condition
substantially the same as it exists on the Effective Date of this Agreement until the date of closing,
except as provided by this Agreement and except for ordinary wear and tear.
15.Failure to Exercise Option: In the event Buyer fails or neglects to timely exercise
the option or in any other manner fails to timely fulfill the terms of this Agreement, all sums paid
to the City shall be forfeited to and become the property of City and neither party shall have any
further rights or claims against the other.
16.Assignment: It is expressly agreed and understood that neither Party shall assign
their interest and/or benefits of this Agreement without first obtaining prior written consent from
the other Party. Either Party may choose to refuse consent of said assignment for any reason or for
no reason at all. The only exception shall be the transfer of any portion of the Real Estate related
to a completed housing unit to a homebuyer consistent with Section 4.1 of the Development
Agreement or to the City pursuant to Section 6.3 of the Development Agreement.
17.Successors and Assigns: Should either party agree to allow an assignment of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall become binding upon and insures to the benefit of successors
and assigns.
18.Entire Agreement: This instrument constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to the subject matter thereof and supersedes all prior oral or written
agreements, statements, representations, and promises;excepting, however, the Development
Agreement which the parties expressly agree shall survive the execution of this Agreement. No
addition to or change in the terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties unless it is
expressed in a writing signed by the parties.
19.Modification of Agreement: Any modification of this Agreement or additional
obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if
evidenced in writing signed by each party.
20.Interpretation: This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa. The paragraph headings in this Agreement are
for convenience only and in no way define or limit the scope or intent of any provisions of this
Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
21.Governing Law: This Agreement and rights and duties hereunder shall be
construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Iowa. Venue for any dispute shall be in the
Iowa District Court in Dallas County, Iowa.
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22.Section Headings: The titles to the Sections of this Agreement are solely for the
convenience of the Parties and shall not be used to explain, modify, simplify, or aide in the
interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement.
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
By: ________________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA, DALLAS COUNTY, ss:
On this _____ day of _________________, 2024, before me the undersigned, a Notary Public
in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Courtney Clarke and Rebecca D. Schuett, to me
personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk,
respectively, of the City of Waukee, Iowa; that the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of
the City by authority of its City Council, as contained in Resolution No. ______ passed by the City
Council on the _____ day of ______________, 2024, and that Courtney Clarke and Rebecca D.
Schuett, as such officers, acknowledged the execution of the instrument to be the voluntary act and
deed of the City, by it and by them voluntarily executed.
_______________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
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GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC
By: ___________________________________________
Print Name: _________________________________
Title: _______________________________________
STATE OF ______________________, __________________COUNTY, ss:
On this ____ day of ______________, 2024, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public
in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared _______________________, to me personally
known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that the person is the ____________ of
_______________________, a___________________ corporation, and that the instrument was
signed on behalf of said company by authority of its Board of Directors; and that said person
acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of the
company and by it voluntarily executed.
_________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of ____________
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EXHIBIT A
Part of Outlots "X" and "Z" in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2, an Official Plat, and part of Outlot "Z" in PRAIRIE
ROSE PLAT 6, an Official Plat, all now included in and forming a part of the City of Waukee, Dallas
County, Iowa, being more parficularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Outlot "X" in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2; thence South
00°(degrees) 22'(minutes) 49"(seconds) West, 241.78 feet along the East line of said Outlot "X" to
the Point of Beginning; thence confinuing South 00°22'49" West, 622.89 feet along the East line of
said Outlot "X"; thence South 45°03'06" West, 35.56 feet along the Southeast line of said Outlot "X";
thence South 89°43'24" West, 262.66 feet along the South lines of said Outlots "X" and "Z" in
PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2; thence North 00°16'36" West, 57.22 feet; thence North 42°16'05" West,
144.69 feet; thence North 09°44'56" East, 177.84 feet to and along the West line of said Outlot "X"
in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2; thence North 07°37'40" West, 68.66 feet along the West line of said
Outlot "X"; thence North 18°12'04" East, 80.92 feet along the West line of said Outlot "X"; thence
North 02°38'24" West, 107.23 feet; thence North 23°54'23" East, 81.25 feet; thence North
45°18'15" East, 66.01 feet to the West line of said Outlot "X" in PRAIRIE ROSE PLAT 2; thence North
18°12'04" East, 31.51 feet along the West line of said Outlot "X"; thence South 89°37'11" East,
162.83 feet; thence South 46°09'35" East, 132.67 feet to the point of beginning.