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2015-159ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -159 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -067 PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ELIGIBLE NON - ANNEXATION AGREEMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT OR TIMBERLAND USE PROPERTIES WITHIN AN AREA OF LAND ADJACENT TO AND ABUTTING THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, GENERALLY IDENTIFIED AS PAA -1 OF APPROXIMATELY 1,171 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF JIM CHRISTAL ROAD, THE NORTH SIDE OF TOM COLE ROAD, WEST OF MASCH BRANCH ROAD, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2015 -067 was adopted by Council on March 3, 2015, which ordinance accepted one (1) year extensions for eligible non - annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH -3; and WHEREAS, since the adoption of Ordinance No. 2015 -067, additional properties eligible for non - annexation agreements have been brought to the City's attention; and WHEREAS, the owners of the additional properties have executed non - annexation agreements; and WHEREAS, the Denton City Council deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Denton to enter into such non - annexation agreements with the eligible property owners; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION lm. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves and accepts the two (2) attached properly executed non - annexation agreements, which is labeled as Exhibit "A ". SECTION 3. The City Council additionally amends Ordinance No. 2015 -063 to include said non - annexation agreements as Exhibits "C -31" and "C -32 ". SECTION 4. The City Manager is authorized and directed to sign the non - annexation agreements contained within Exhibit "A ", for and on behalf of the City of Denton as a ministerial act, but with an effective date of this Council's action on same. The City Manager shall further arrange forthwith for the recordation of non - annexation agreements in the real property records of Denton County, Texas. SECTION 5. All other provisions of Ordinance No. 2015 -067 not specifically amended herein shall continue in force and effect; however, the provisions of this ordinance shall govern and control over any conflicting provisions of Ordinance No. 2015 -067, to the extent of any such conflict. s: \legal \our documents \ordinances \15 \paal accepting non annexation agreements - ordinance amendment.doc SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately on its passage and approval,. AND IT IS SO ORDI I�EI . Passed by the City Council reading this _; - dayo� ATTEST: JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY APPR . ED AS ',O LEGAL FORM: ANITA URGESS, CITY ATTORNEY .. Page 2 Ir t HRIIS ' )6TTS, MAYOR EXHIBIT "A" c:\ users \jah0127 \appdata \local \microsoft \windows \temporary internet files \content. out] ook\xtumy I k3\harris jean arm 173423 non - annexation agreement extension.doc CHAPTER 212 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE NON - ANNEXATION EXTENSION AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Sections 43.035 and 212.172 Tex. Local Gov't Code by and between the City of Denton, Texas (the "City ") and Jean Ann Harris. ( "Owners "), the property owners of the hereinafter described property (the "Property ") in Denton County, Texas, sometimes individually or collectively referred to as "Party" or "Parties ": Being 10.000 acres of land, more or less, situated in the Gibson Myers Survey, Abstract No. 843 and the A. Miller Survey, Abstract No. 887, Denton County, Texas, and being more fully described in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated May 24, 1994 from Eagle Farms, Inc. and John Porter Auto Sales, Inc. to Joe Burton Harris and wife, Jean Ann Harris, filed for record on June 8, 1994 and recorded in Instrument Number 94- R0046325 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 10.000 acres of land, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 173423. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City had previously given notice of its intent to institute annexation proceedings in 2010 for an "Annexation Area" that includes the above - described Property, in accordance with Tex. Loc. Gov't Code ch. 43; and WHEREAS, the Property was previously determined to be subject to the provisions of §43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City offered, and Owners accepted, a non - annexation development agreement contemplated by that section (hereinafter, the "2010 NAA "), in lieu of the City's annexation in 2010 of all land in the Annexation Area not otherwise excluded by operation of that statutory provision; and WHEREAS, the 2010 NAA executed by City and Owners is due to expire early in 2015; and WHEREAS, based upon Owners' representations and City's investigation, it appears that the Property still meets the eligibility criteria of §43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City hereby offers to allow the Property to remain in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction ( "ETJ ") for the term of this updated 2014 non - annexation extension agreement (hereinafter, the "2014 NAA" or "Agreement "), which supersedes and replaces the 2010 NAA previously executed by the Parties for all purposes; and WHEREAS, Owners hereby accept this offer and agree to the terms of this 2014 NAA, as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, Owners and the City acknowledge that this Agreement between them is binding upon the City and the Owners and their respective successors and assigns for the term of the Agreement; WHEREAS, the Denton County Appraisal District records show that the Property currently is appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as land for agricultural or wildlife management use, or timber land pursuant to Tex. Tax Code chapter 23.C, D, or E; and WHEREAS, OWNERS represent that it is their intention not to develop the Property during the term of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 43.035 authorizes a property owner and a municipality to enter into an agreement pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 212.172 for purposes of retaining land in the municipality's ETJ in exchange for the property owner's covenant not to develop the property and to authorize the municipality to apply development regulations not inconsistent with agricultural use; and WHEREAS, the Parties are desirous of entering into an agreement authorized under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 43.035; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is to be recorded in the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows: Section 1. ' Continuation of ETJ Status. The City guarantees the continuation of the extraterritorial status of the Property and agrees not to annex the Property for the term of this Agreement, as hereinafter defined, and any subsequent renewals as may be agreed upon by the Parties, subject, however, to the provisions of this Agreement. Section 2. Development Plan. The Owners covenant and agree that use of the Property for the term of this Agreement and any extensions agreed to by the Parties shall be limited to farm - related and ranch - related uses and customary accessory uses, and single - family detached farm or ranch dwellings, provided that no single - family dwelling may be located or constructed on a lot smaller than five (5) acres unless the lot was created prior to the date of this Agreement. The property owner may apply to the City for division of the land subject to this Agreement into parcels, each of which is at least five (5) acres in size, for the purposes set forth in this section without being in violation of this Agreement. Such uses and activities constitute the development plan for the Property in satisfaction of Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 212.172(b). Section 3. Governing Regulations. The following City regulations shall apply to any development of the Property, as may hereafter be amended from time to time during the term of this Agreement, provided that the application of such regulations does not result in interference with the use of the land for agricultural, wildlife management or forestry purposes and does not 2 prevent the continuation of a use established prior to the effective date of this Agreement and which remains lawful at the time the Agreement is executed: (1) Zoning standards contained in the Denton Development Code ( "DDC "), as amended pursuant to The Denton Plan, 1999 -2020, as amended, including but not limited to the (RD -5) Zoning District regulations, and standards incorporated therein; (2) The subdivision and development regulations contained within the Denton Development Code, as amended, together with applicable Design Criteria Manuals (including construction, drainage, site design, solid waste, transportation, tree protection standards, and water /wastewater), Denton Mobility Plan and other approved Master Plans of the City of Denton, Texas, and the North Central Texas Council of Governments Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, North Central Texas, October 2004 edition (NCTCOG Manual); (3) Denton building codes, as contained within Denton Code Chapters 17, 28 and 29, and DDC Subchapter 24, adopting: a. International Building Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments; b. International Residential Code, 2009 Edition with Appendix G and local amendments; C. The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments; d. International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments; e. International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments; f. International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments g. Code of Ordinances Chapter 17, Denton Property Maintenance Code, as amended; h. International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition with regional amendments; i. National Electric Code, 2011 Edition with local amendments; j. National Electric Safety Code, 2012 Edition, with regional amendments; k. Minimum housing and building standards, Denton Code § §28 -383 — 437 and § § 17 -141 — 210, as amended and as applicable; and 1. Irrigation Standards, Denton Code § §28 -441 — 457; (4) Sign regulations, as contained within Subchapter 15 of the DDC, as amended; (5) Applicable water and wastewater connection, construction and on -site operation requirements, contained within Chapter 26 of the Denton Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Subchapters 16 and 21 of the DDC, as amended, the Denton Water and Wastewater Criteria Manual, as amended, and as supplemented by the Texas Water Code, as amended, Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, Texas Utilities Code, as amended, and applicable administrative standards of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as amended; (6) Applicable Flood Protection, Drainage and related standards, as contained within Chapter 30 of the Denton Code, as amended, subchapters 17 through 19 of the DDC, as amended, the Denton Drainage Criteria Manual, as amended, and as supplemented by requirements of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, applicable administrative standards of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as amended, and applicable administrative standards of the Federal Emergency Management Administration, as amended; and (7) Gas Well platting, drilling and production standards, as contained in §35.16.19 and subchapter 22 of the Denton Development Code, as amended and as applicable, and as supplemented by requirements of the Texas Utilities Code, the Texas Natural Resources Code, the Texas Water Code, and applicable administrative standards of the Texas Railroad Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as amended. Section 4. Development Plan to Remain in [,'Tf ct, Following expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Development Plan set forth in Section 2 shall remain in effect for a period of 180 calendar days thereafter, or until the effective date of the annexation and permanent zoning of the Property, whichever first occurs. The Parties covenant and agree that the City may deny any development application or plan of development that is submitted to the City for the Property during such period if such application or plan is inconsistent with the Development Plan. The Owners expressly waive any vested rights that might otherwise arise under local or state law, or by common law, from the submittal of such inconsistent development application. The Owners further agree that no use commenced or completed on the Property that is inconsistent with the development plan shall be considered established or in existence prior to the expiration of the 180 -day period during which the Development Plan is in effect. Section 5. Agreement Deemed Void in Part,yVoluntai -y Annexation. (A) If an Owner files any application or plan of development for or otherwise commences development of any portion of the Property inconsistent with the Development Plan provided in Section 2, sections 1 and 3 of this Agreement shall thereupon become null and void. (B) Upon expiration, or upon breach or termination of this Agreement for any reason, the City may initiate annexation of the Property pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code subchapter C:- 1, or other such other provisions governing voluntary annexation of land as may then exist. Owners expressly and irrevocably consent to annexation of the Property under such circumstances. Owners further agree that such annexation by the City shall be deemed voluntary, and not subject to the requirements and procedures for an annexation plan, as required by Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 43.052, or successor statute. 4 Section 6. Notice of Sale. Any person who sells or conveys any portion of the Property shall, prior to such sale or conveyance, give 30 days written notice of this Agreement to the prospective purchaser or grantee. A copy of the notice shall be forwarded to the City at the following address: City of Denton, Texas ATTN: Director of Planning and Development 221 N. Elm Street Denton, TX 76201 Section 7. Recording. This Agreement is to run with the Property and be recorded in the real property records, Denton County, Texas. Section 8. Severability. Invalidation of any provision of this Agreement by judgment or court order shall not invalidate any of the remaining provisions which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 9. Remedies. This Agreement may be enforced by either Owner or the City by any proceeding at law or in equity. Failure to do so shall not be deemed a waiver to enforce the provisions of this Agreement thereafter. Entry into this Agreement by Owner waives no rights as to matters not addressed in this Agreement. Section 10. Change in Law. No subsequent change in the law regarding annexation shall affect the enforceability of this Agreement or the City's ability to annex the properties covered herein pursuant to Section 4. Section 11. Venue. Venue for this Agreement shall be in Denton County, Texas. Section 12. Execution in Multiple Copies. This Agreement may be separately executed in individual counterparts and, upon execution, shall constitute one and same instrument. Section 13. Term and ,Extension. Unless extended by mutual agreement of the Parties, this Agreement shall terminate on March 1, 2016. The Effective Date of the Agreement shall be the date the Agreement is executed by the City. The Term may be extended upon mutual agreement of the Parties. Section 14. Survival of Covenants. The covenants in Sections 2 and 4 shall survive termination of this , A reement g together with any other provisions, as may be necessary for the implementation of those sections. 5 THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS o _.", By* Cit ft�� m y • �t��ag Deputy City "I neater, or Designated Representative THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ''`day of 1 2015, by Jean Ann Harris. AN(3BLAR MILUCAN � a iVl'(ll01Jf 80�ID M a,_ STATB OF Z8XA8 ,, � .. N(Affy 1 Ll I ie;, State of Texas THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON 4 This inst i nt was acknowledged before me on the o� day of ­ This ��: � , 2015, by 1 behalf athe City of Denton, T City Manager /Deputy City Manager /Designated Nye pseserrta ve, on b Texas. Nokiry My CWrurrUo n II xpur s J:mr e � 2017 a APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY � � e p X- -61 y � No ary Public, State of Texas After recording return to: Jennifer Walters City Secretary 215 E. McKinney Denton, TX 76201 oAlegal \annexation 2014- 15 \paalftell, leslie 170982 non - annexation agreement extension.doc CHAPTER 212 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE NON - ANNEXATION EXTENSION AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Sections 43.035 and 212.172 Tex. Local Gov't Code by and between the City of Denton, Texas (the "City ") and Leslie Buell ( "Owners "), the property owners of the hereinafter described property (the "Property ") in Denton County, Texas, sometimes individually or collectively referred to as "Party" or "Parties ": Being 14.50 acres of land, more or less, situated in the A. Miller Survey, Abstract No. 887, Denton County, Texas, and being more fully described in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated February 18, 2004 from Phillip E. Crombie and Desiree A. Crombie to Leslie Buell, filed for record on February 23, 2004 and recorded in Instrument Number 2004 -22281 of the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas. Said 14.50 acres of land, more or less, is commonly known as DCAD Property ID 170982. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City had previously given notice of its intent to institute annexation proceedings in 2010 for an "Annexation Area" that includes the above - described Property, in accordance with Tex. Loc. Gov't Code ch. 43; and WHEREAS, the Property was previously determined to be subject to the provisions of §43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City offered, and Owners accepted, a non - annexation development agreement contemplated by that section (hereinafter, the "2010 NAA "), in lieu of the City's annexation in 2010 of all land in the Annexation Area not otherwise excluded by operation of that statutory provision; and WHEREAS, the 2010 NAA executed by City and Owners is due to expire early in 2015; and WHEREAS, based upon Owners' representations and City's investigation, it appears that the Property still meets the eligibility criteria of §43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §43.035 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City hereby offers to allow the Property to remain in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction ( "BTJ ") for the term of this updated 2014 non - annexation extension agreement (hereinafter, the "2014 NAA" or "Agreement "), which supersedes and replaces the 2010 NAA previously executed by the Parties for all purposes; and WHEREAS, Owners hereby accept this offer and agree to the terms of this 2014 NAA, as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, Owners and the City acknowledge that this Agreement between them is binding upon the City and the Owners and their respective successors and assigns for the term of the Agreement; WHEREAS, the Denton County Appraisal District records show that the Property currently is appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as land for agricultural or wildlife management use, or timber land pursuant to Tex. Tax Code chapter 23.C, D, or E; and WHEREAS, OWNERS represent that it is their intention not to develop the Property during the term of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 43.035 authorizes a property owner and a municipality to enter into an agreement pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 212.172 for purposes of retaining land in the municipality's ETJ in exchange for the property owner's covenant not to develop the property and to authorize the municipality to apply development regulations not inconsistent with agricultural use; and WHEREAS, the Parties are desirous of entering into an agreement authorized under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 43.035; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is to be recorded in the Real Property Records of Denton County, Texas; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows: Section 1. Continuation of ETJ Status. The City guarantees the continuation of the extraterritorial status of the Property and agrees not to annex the Property for the term of this Agreement, as hereinafter defined, and any subsequent renewals as may be agreed upon by the Parties, subject, however, to the provisions of this Agreement. Section 2. Development Plan. The Owners covenant and agree that use of the Property for the term of this Agreement and any extensions agreed to by the Parties shall be limited to farm- related and ranch - related uses and customary accessory uses, and single - family detached farm or ranch dwellings, provided that no single - family dwelling may be located or constructed on a lot smaller than five (5) acres unless the lot was created prior to the date of this Agreement. The property owner may apply to the City for division of the land subject to this Agreement into parcels, each of which is at least five (5) acres in size, for the purposes set forth in this section without being in violation of this Agreement. Such uses and activities constitute the development plan for the Property in satisfaction of Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 212.172(b). Section 3. Governing Regulations. The following City regulations shall apply to any development of the Property, as may hereafter be amended from time to time during the term of this Agreement, provided that the application of such regulations does not result in interference with the use of the land for agricultural, wildlife management or forestry purposes and does not K prevent the continuation of a use established prior to the effective date of this Agreement and which remains lawful at the time the Agreement is executed: (1) Zoning standards contained in the Denton Development Code ( "DDC "), as amended pursuant to The Denton Plan, 1999 -2020, as amended, including but not limited to the (RD -5) Zoning District regulations, and standards incorporated therein; (2) The subdivision and development regulations contained within the Denton Development Code, as amended, together with applicable Design Criteria Manuals (including construction, drainage, site design, solid waste, transportation, tree protection standards, and water /wastewater), Denton Mobility Plan and other approved Master Plans of the City of Denton, Texas, and the North Central Texas Council of Governments Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, North Central Texas, October 2004 edition (NCTCOG Manual); (3) Denton building codes, as contained within Denton Code Chapters 17, 28 and 29, and DDC Subchapter 24, adopting: a. International Building Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments; b. International Residential Code, 2009 Edition with Appendix G and local amendments; C. The International Fire Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments; d. International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments; e. International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments; f. International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition with local amendments g. Code of Ordinances Chapter 17, Denton Property Maintenance Code, as amended; h. International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition with regional amendments; i. National Electric Code, 2011 Edition with local amendments; j. National Electric Safety Code, 2012 Edition, with regional amendments; k. Minimum housing and building standards, Denton Code § §28 -383 — 437 and § § 17 -141 — 210, as amended and as applicable; and 1. Irrigation Standards, Denton Code § §28 -441 — 457; (4) Sign regulations, as contained within Subchapter 15 of the DDC, as amended; (5) Applicable water and wastewater connection, construction and on -site operation requirements, contained within Chapter 26 of the Denton Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Subchapters 16 and 21 of the DDC, as amended, the Denton Water and Wastewater Criteria Manual, as amended, and as supplemented by the Texas Water Code, as amended, Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, Texas Utilities Code, as amended, and applicable administrative standards of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as amended; 3 (6) Applicable Flood Protection, Drainage and related standards, as contained within Chapter 30 of the Denton Code, as amended, subchapters 17 through 19 of the DDC, as amended, the Denton Drainage Criteria Manual, as amended, and as supplemented by requirements of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, applicable administrative standards of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as amended, and applicable administrative standards of the Federal Emergency Management Administration, as amended; and (7) Gas Well platting, drilling and production standards, as contained in §35.16.19 and subchapter 22 of the Denton Development Code, as amended and as applicable, and as supplemented by requirements of the Texas Utilities Code, the Texas Natural Resources Code, the Texas Water Code, and applicable administrative standards of the Texas Railroad Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as amended. Section 4. Development Plan to Remain in Effect. Following expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Development Plan set forth in Section 2 shall remain in effect for a period of 180 calendar days thereafter, or until the effective date of the annexation and permanent zoning of the Property, whichever first occurs. The Parties covenant and agree that the City may deny any development application or plan of development that is submitted to the City for the Property during such period if such application or plan is inconsistent with the Development Plan. The Owners expressly waive any vested rights that might otherwise arise under local or state law, or by common law, from the submittal of such inconsistent development application. The Owners further agree that no use commenced or completed on the Property that is inconsistent with the development plan shall be considered established or in existence prior to the expiration of the 180 -day period during which the Development Plan is in effect. Section 5. Agreement Deemed Void in Part; Voluntary Annexation. (A) If an Owner files any application or plan of development for or otherwise commences development of any portion of the Property inconsistent with the Development Plan provided in Section 2, sections 1 and 3 of this Agreement shall thereupon become null and void. (B) Upon expiration, or upon breach or termination of this Agreement for any reason, the City may initiate annexation of the Property pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code subchapter C- 1, or other such other provisions governing voluntary annexation of land as may then exist. Owners expressly and irrevocably consent to annexation of the Property under such circumstances. Owners further agree that such annexation by the City shall be deemed voluntary, and not subject to the requirements and procedures for an annexation plan, as required by Tex. Loc. Gov't Code section 43.052, or successor statute. 4 Section 6. Notice of Sale. Any person who sells or conveys any portion of the Property shall, prior to such sale or conveyance, give 30 days written notice of this Agreement to the prospective purchaser or grantee. A copy of the notice shall be forwarded to the City at the following address: City of Denton, Texas ATTN: Director of Planning and Development 221 N. Elm Street Denton, TX 76201 Section 7. Recording. This Agreement is to run with the Property and be recorded in the real property records, Denton County, Texas. Section 8. Severability. Invalidation of any provision of this Agreement by judgment or court order shall not invalidate any of the remaining provisions which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 9. Remedies. This Agreement may be enforced by either Owner or the City by any proceeding at law or in equity. Failure to do so shall not be deemed a waiver to enforce the provisions of this Agreement thereafter. Entry into this Agreement by Owner waives no rights as to matters not addressed in this Agreement. Section 10. Chanize nn ...Law. No subsequent change in the law regarding annexation shall affect the enforceability of this Agreement or the City's ability to annex the properties covered herein pursuant to Section 4. Section 11. Venue. Venue for this Agreement shall be in Denton County, Texas. Section 12. Execution in Multiple Copies. This Agreement may be separately executed in individual counterparts and, upon execution, shall constitute one and same instrument. Section 13. Term and Extension. Unless extended by mutual agreement of the Parties, this Agreement shall terminate on March 1, 2016. The Effective Date of the Agreement shall be the date the Agreement is executed by the City. The Term may be extended upon mutual agreement of the Parties. Section 14. Survival of Covenants. The covenants in Sections 2 and 4 shall survive termination of this Agreement, together with any other provisions, as may be necessary for the implementation of those sections. Owners 5 THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS . City Manager, Deputy City W'tn. ager, or Designated Representative THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON ,.� This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 20�y Leslie Buell. �w oKAREN B LEE NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF TEXAS MY COMM. EXP. 6/2/15 THE STA COUNTY OF DENTON day of 2014 This itist.�.��mnent °�����, ac'�iia.�wle�lged before me on the a�— day of �' '� _ � , , by , �,� a� .. ww, City Manager /Deputy Cil. Manager /Designated Representa�� aeon behalf o the City of Denton, Texas. w���M� a W(u I ARDiSOP11 u% aw,Mn Irww e 27„ 2017 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY BY: Notary Public, State of Texas C1 After recording return to: Jennifer Walters City Secretary 215 E. McKinney Denton, TX 76201