HomeMy WebLinkAbout200303aJeffrey A. Cline, President
Terry L. Baker, Vice President
Krista L. Hart, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
March 3, 2020
OPEN SESSION AGENDA
The Board of County Commissioners have been invited to attend the State of the City at 7:00 a.m.
10:00 A.M. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, President Jeffrey A. Cline
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 25, 2020
10:05 A.M. CLOSED SESSION
(To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance
evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter that affects one or more
specific individuals; to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter; and to comply with a specific constitutional, statutory, or
judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular proceeding or matter.)
11:00 AM RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
11:05 AM COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
11:15 AM REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF
11:25 AM CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION
11:30 AM FUNKSTOWN PARK ACQUISITION (20 West Poplar Street) – Paul Crampton, Jr.,
Mayor, Funkstown; Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works
11:40 AM FORT RITCHIE / CASCADE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES DESIGNATION
RENEWAL – Jill Baker, Director, Planning & Zoning
11:45 A.M. FORT RITCHIE CONTRACT – Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney/Interim County
Administrator
11:50 AM ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM TOWN OF WILLIAMSPORT – Todd Moser,
Real Property Administrator
12:55 PM SEWER BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST – Mark Bradshaw, Deputy Director
1:00 PM GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR CHILDREN FY21 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENT PROPOSAL – Stephanie Lapole, Senior Grant Manger, Grant Management
1:05 PM PASSENGER TERMINAL EXPANSION – APPROVAL TO SUBMIT & ACCEPT
AWARDED FUNDING – Allison Hartshorn, Grant Manger, Grant Management; Garrison
Plessinger, Director, Airport; Mahesh Kukata, Airport Design Consultant
1:10 PM RUNWAY REHABILITATION – APPROVAL TO SUBMIT & ACCEPT AWARDED
FUNDING – Allison Hartshorn, Grant Manager, Grant Management; Garrison Plessinger,
Director, Airport; Mahesh Kukata, Airport Design Consultant
Wayne K. Keefer
Cort F. Meinelschmidt
Randall E. Wagner
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OPEN Session Agenda
March 3, 2020
Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Office of the County Commissioners, 240.313.2200 Voice/TDD, to
make arrangements no later than ten (10) working days prior to the meeting.
1:15 PM FY21 GENERAL FUND BUDGET PRESENTATION (Humane Society, Law
Enforcement, Emergency Services) - Sara Greaves, CFO
1:45 PM RECESS
EVENING MEETING AT THE TOWN OF BOONSBORO
Location: Town Hall, 21 North Main Street, Boonsboro, Maryland 21713
6:00 PM MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Call to Order, President Jeffrey A. Cline
6:05 PM TOWN OF BOONSBORO LEADERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
6:10 PM COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
6:20 PM REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF
6:25 PM CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION
6:30 PM ADJOURNMENT
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Funkstown Park Acquisition – 20 West Poplar Street
PRESENTATION DATE: March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Paul Crampton Jr, Mayor, Funkstown and Andrew Eshleman, P.E., Director,
Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Discussion
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Town of Funkstown is seeking to expand park and recreational opportunities
and has signed an Agreement of Sale with the intent to purchase 20 West Poplar Street. The property is
located at the corner of West Poplar Street and North Westside Avenue (Alt Route 40) and contains 2.34
acres more or less, with approximately 500 feet of stream frontage along the Antietam Creek. The property
is currently a mobile home park being sold “as-is” with 25 lots comprised of 19 mobile homes, 13 leased
lots and 6 abandoned/vacant units without clear title and 6 vacant lots. The entire property is within the
100 year FEMA floodplain. The property is listed for sale at $295,000.
The Town is intending to convert the property into a park with non-motorized boating and recreational
access to the Antietam Creek. The park location would contribute to the overall development of the
Antietam Creek Water Trail.
DISCUSSION: The project would be eligible for Program Open Space (POS) funds which includes
reimbursement of up to 100% of the allowable project costs to include the direct land cost, incidental costs
relating to the to the acquisition of the property, and planning costs. If the sale is executed, the closing must
occur on or before May 30th. The project is not currently in the County’s approved POS Annual FY20
program; and therefore, approval from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is needed for the
acquisition to be eligible for reimbursement.
The Town is requesting assistance from the County in forward funding the acquisition cost. The County
would need to execute an Agreement with the Town to forward fund the money and define repayment
terms. The Town would submit applications and reimbursements through POS with a portion of the cost
covered from the County’s unencumbered POS acquisition fund balance in FY20 with a commitment to
approve the remaining balance in the FY21 Annual Program. FY21 Annual Program requests have been
received, and there is approximately $264,500 of acquisition funds available that could be allocated to the
project to cover the total project cost without future funding commitment outlays. The FY21 POS Annual
Program is anticipated to be presented to the BOCC in June, 2020 with funding available July, 2020
pending Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Board of Public Works concurrence
and approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: County to forward fund up to $315,000 to include POS eligible direct, indirect, and
planning costs with full repayment anticipated from Funkstown via POS within 180 days from date of
closing.
CONCURRENCES: CFO; Recreation and Parks Board concerns to discuss
ALTERNATIVES: Do not authorize forward funding or POS funds to be used for the acquisition.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Ft. Ritchie/Cascade Sustainable Communities Designation Renewal
PRESENTATION DATE: March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Jill Baker, Director, Department of Planning and Zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to direct Staff to submit the application to renew the
Sustainable Communities designation for Fort Ritchie/Cascade.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: A Sustainable Communities designation was approved for Fort
Ritchie/Cascade area in February 2014. The designation expires 5 years after approval, however,
the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has informed Staff that
renewal is possible with the submission of an updated application. The designation provides
access to a toolbox of revitalization financing programs and tax credit incentives for the
designated area. The incentives are available to local governments, community development
organizations, non-profits and some small businesses.
DISCUSSION: The initial designation was completed by a member of the Board of Trustees of
the former Pen Mar Development Corporation, a previous owner of the former Fort Ritchie
property. The adjacent Cascade community was included and approved in the original
designation of 1210 acres in order to extend the benefits of the assistance and incentive programs
to the community which experienced losses when the former army base was closed.
*Note: This matter was previously approved by the Board on February 12, 2019 however, the
application was held per instruction by the former County Administrator due to ongoing
discussion regarding the sale of Fort Ritchie / Cascade.
FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to Washington County, however, the County must act as a
conduit or applicant for many of the programs.
CONCURRENCES: Susan Buchanan, Director, Office of Grants Management
ALTERNATIVES: Not renew the designation
ATTACHMENTS: Map of Cascade/Fort Ritchie Sustainable Community area, Summary of
potential grant programs available under the Sustainable Community designation
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: n/a
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
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County Boundary
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The parcel lines shown on this map are derived from a variety of sources which
have their own accuracy standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for
informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington County
Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of
errors including errors of omission, commission, positional accuracy or any
attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied, reproduced or
scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington
County Maryland Planning and Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace
an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be verified
using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
The Sustainable Communities program is designed to encourage interagency and cross-governmental collaboration by providing designated Sustainable
Communities with the opportunity to access an interagency revitalization toolbox of financing programs and tax credit incentives. The Maryland Department of
Housing and Community Development and its partners support the development and prosperity of Sustainable Communities by providing the following benefits for
Sustainable Communities:
Sustainable Communities
Partnering to Revitalize Maryland Communities
Community Legacy Program: Provides local governments and community development organizations in
Sustainable Communities with funding for essential projects aimed at strengthening communities through
activities such as business retention and attraction, encouraging homeownership, and commercial revitaliza-
tion. Some examples of eligible projects include mixed-use development consisting of residential, commercial
and/or open space; streetscape improvements; and façade improvement programs.
Neighborhood BusinessWorks Program: Loan program providing gap financing, i.e. subordinate financing,
to new or expanding small businesses and nonprofit organizations located in Priority Funding Areas. Projects
must include first floor business or retail space that generates street-level activity in mixed use projects and
improve either a vacant or under-utilized building or site.
Strategic Demolition Fund: Provides grants and loans to local governments and community development
organizations in Sustainable Communities for predevelopment activities including demolition and land assem-
bly for housing and revitalization projects. The Fund catalyzes public and private investment in the reuse of
vacant and underutilized sites. Awards will focus on those smart growth projects that will have a high eco-
nomic and revitalization impact in their existing communities.
Maryland Bikeways Program: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) program supporting projects
that maximize bicycle access and fill missing links in the State’s bike system. Additional points awarded to
projects located in or connecting to a Sustainable Community. Sustainable Communities also are considered
a “priority investment area” under the Bikeways Program and projects may be eligible for reduced matching
requirements.
Infill Development in Mount
Airy
Traditional Neighborhoods in Easton
The Wharf in Leonardtown
Brentwood Park
Berlin Main Street
The Lustine Center Adaptive Reuse
Project in Hyattsville
Carroll Creek Park in Frederick
Financing Programs (Dept. of Housing and Community Development)
Financing Programs (Dept. of Transportation)
Maryland Mortgage Program - You’ve Earned It! Initiative: For a limited time, the Maryland Mortgage
Program is offering a 0.25% discount on the standard Maryland Mortgage Program mortgage
rate and $5,000 in Down Payment Assistance to qualified home buyers that have at least $25,000 of stu-
dent debt, and who are purchasing a home in one of Maryland's Sustainable Communities
Operating Assistance Grants: Provides funding for Main Street Improvement Program, Nonprofit Assis-
tance Fund and Technical Assistance Grants to support costs such as, but not limited to, staff and a portion of
general operating expenses; consulting expertise/technical assistance or training; and consultants or services
directly associated with community development projects in Sustainable Communities.
Job Creation Tax Credit: Administered by the Department of Commerce. Employers are eligible for en-
hanced incentives for new jobs created in Sustainable Communities. The maximum tax credit rises from
$1,000 to $1,500 per employee. The threshold to qualify drops from 60 to 25 jobs created.
Maryland Economic Development Corporation/Dept. of Planning - Enhanced Local Tax Increment
Financing Authority: Enables designated Sustainable Communities to issue bonds to finance public im-
provements, and expands the permitted use of tax increment financing beyond traditional public infrastruc-
ture. The set of eligible uses of tax increment financing is broadened in Sustainable Communities to include
historic preservation or rehabilitation; environmental remediation; demolition and site preparation; parking
lots, facilities or structures of any type, public or private; highways; schools; and affordable or mixed-income
housing. Local governments with Sustainable Communities may also pledge alternative local tax revenues
generated within or attributed to the tax increment financing district to its associated special fund.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit: Administered by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development
and supports the development of multi-family affordable housing. Eight points are awarded to applica-
tions with projects located in a state-designated Transit Oriented Development area. For areas that are not
state-designated Transit Oriented Development areas, but are Sustainable Communities, applications will be
awarded four additional points.
Sustainable Maryland Certified: A program administered by the University of Maryland Environmental Fi-
nance Center that supports sustainability efforts in Maryland municipalities. With the Sustainable Community
designation, a municipality can receive 20 points towards the 150 points needed for certification.
Financing Programs (Dept. of Environment)
Miller’s Court mixed-use rehabilitation in
Baltimore
Annapolis Main Street
Shriner’s Court Senior Housing in Union Bridge
The Greenbelt Theater
Snow Hill Historic District Hagerstown Bicycle
Parking
Public Art in Cambridge
Other Incentives
Tax Credit Programs and Incentives
The Armory in Bel Air
Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund: Administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment Water
Quality Financing Administration, the fund provides below-market interest rate loans and additional subsi-
dies—such as loan-forgiveness and grants—to finance: construction of publicly-owned wastewater treatment
works, implementation of non-point source/estuary capital improvements, and/or implementation of U.S. EPA
defined “green” projects. Projects are ranked and can receive up to 100 points. Seven points are awarded to
projects in Sustainable Communities.
Community Safety and Enhancement Program: A State Highway Administration program that provides
funding for transportation improvements along State highways that support planned or on-going revitaliza-
tion efforts. Improvements typically include pedestrian and vehicular safety, intersection capacity/
operations, sidewalks, roadway reconstruction or resurfacing, drainage repair/upgrade and landscaping.
Projects must be in a Priority Funding Area and projects in Sustainable Community areas are given prefer-
ence
Sidewalk Retrofit Program: This program helps finance the construction and replacement of sidewalks
along State highways by covering 50 percent of the cost for approved projects. The program covers 100 per-
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Fort Ritchie Contract – Second Amendment
PRESENTATION DATE: Tuesday, March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Kirk C. Downey, Interim County Administrator/County Attorney
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the proposed Second Amendment to the
Contract between John W. Krumpotich (“Buyer”) and the Board of County Commissioners
(“County”) for the sale of Fort Ritchie
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The parties have negotiated a Second Amendment to the Contract.
DISCUSSION: The parties entered into the Contract on November 5, 2019, and signed the First
Amendment on January 16, 2020, which extended the Buyer’s feasibility period to March 5, 2020,
and the closing date to April 6, 2020. The parties have negotiated other modifications of the
amended Agreement as to roadways, utilities, lakes, and dams, together with an increased purchase
price and other commitments from Buyer. The extended feasibility period and closing dates remain
unchanged.
FISCAL IMPACT: Increase in purchase price.
CONCURRENCES: Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works Division; Jeremy Mose,
Director, Division of Environmental Management; Susan Small, Director, Department of Business
Development
ALTERNATIVES: Take no action
ATTACHMENTS: Contract, First Amendment, draft Second Amendment
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
AGREEMENT OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
THIS AGREEMENT OF SALE (Agreement) is made this 5T" day of November,
2019, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County,
Maryland, a body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the State of
Maryland (Seller), and John W. Krtunpotich (Buyer).
1. Proper . The Seller hereby agrees to sell, and the Buyer agrees to purchase, at the
price and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, all of the following
(collectively, the Property): (i) that tract of land commonly known as the former Fort
Ritchie Military Reservation, Washington County, Maryland, more fully described in
Exhibit A and as shown on Exhibit A-1 which are both attached hereto, and all easements,
hereditaments, and appurtenances thereto belonging or inuring to the benefit of (the
Land); (ii) all of the facilities, improvements, fixtures, equipment, furniture, and personal
property located on the Land as of the Effective Date of this Agreement (collectively, the
Improvements and Personal Property); (iii) all leases and contracts affecting the Land or the
improvements thereon which Buyer hereafter expressly agrees to assume or agrees in this
Agreement to assume; (iv) all transferable warranties and guarantees issued in
connection with the Improvements and Personal Property; and (v) all transferable
consents, authorizations, variances or waivers, licenses, permits, certificates, and
approvals from any governmental or quasi -governmental agency, department, board,
commission, bureau or other entity or instrumentality in respect of the Land which
remain valid or in effect as of the date of Closing (collectively, the Approvals). The transfer
of Property will be by Quit Claim Deed and Bill of Sale, in AS -IS, WHERE -IS condition,
with all faults, and without representation or warranty. The "Effective Date" of this
Agreement shall be the date upon which this Agreement has been ratified and approved
by the Seller.
2. Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Property is One Million Seven Hundred
Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,712,500.00). The full purchase price, less any
Deposit Amount paid, shall be paid to Seller in cash or by cashier's check or wired funds
at Closing.
3. Deposit Amount. Buyer shall pay a deposit of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000.00) (the Deposit Amount) within one (1) business day following execution of this
Agreement. The Deposit Amount shall be held in escrow by Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
(Escrow Agent), in a non -interest bearing account, pending settlement or termination of
this Agreement. The Deposit Amount shall be refunded if Buyer terminates this
Agreement in accordance with any provision of this Agreement. The Deposit Amount
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shall be applied against the purchase price at Closing. Escrow Agent shall not be liable
for any mistakes of facts, or errors of judgment, or for any acts or omissions at any time
unless caused by the willful malfeasance of the Escrow Agent with respect to the Deposit
Amount. in the event of a dispute between Seller and Buyer with respect to the Deposit
Amount while the Escrow Agent is holding the same, Escrow Agent shall continue to
hold the Deposit Amount until the dispute is resolved by a court of competent
jurisdiction, or by the mutual agreement of Seller and Buyer.
4. Termination of flee Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence
of any of the following:
(a) The election by either party to terminate the Agreement as provided for in this
Agreement;
(b) The failure of the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) to approve the conveyance
of the Property from Seller to Buyer; or
(c) Despite the recommendation for approval by the County Adrnini.strator, the
failure of the Seller to approve the Agreement within fifteen (15) days after the
date Buyer has delivered a copy of this Agreement to Seller duly executed by
Buyer.
Upon termination pursuant to this Section, the Deposit Amount shall immediately be
returned to Buyer. All other obligations of the parties hereunder shall cease and be
released, except those obligations that specifically survive Closing or the termination of
this Agreement.
5. Closing.
(a) Unless this Agreement has been terminated as provided herein, Closing shall
occur at a place of Buyer's choosing in Washington County or Frederick County,
Maryland, within thirty (30) days following expiration of the Feasibility Period provided
for herein. Buyer shall designate the date and time of Closing in writing at least ten (10)
days before Closing. At Closing, the Seller shall deliver to the Buyer the following
documents upon payment by Buyer to Seller of the purchase price (of which the Deposit
Amount shall be considered a part):
(1) A Quit Claim Deed to the Land (the Deed), subject to all existing
reservations, rights -of -way, and/or easements of record burdening the Property,
which shall convey to Buyer title to the Land;
(2) A Bill of Sale conveying all of Seller's right, title, and interest in and to
the Property other than the Land; and
(3) Any other documentation reasonably required to consummate the
Buyer's purchase of the Property.
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(b) Buyer is solely responsible for all closing costs, other than the fees and expenses
of Seller's counsel.
(c) Possession of the Property shall be given to Buyer at the time of Closing.
6. Miscellaneous Adjustments and Proratjons. The following adjustments and
prorations shall be adjusted between the parties on the day of Closing. The provisions of
this Section shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Deed and any bill of sale.
(a) All service fees, charges, and expenses relating to utilities shall be adjusted and
apportioned as of the day of Closing.
(b) All taxes, general or special, and all other public or governmental charges or
assessments against the premises, which are or may be payable on an annual basis
(including other benefit charges, assessments, liens, or encumbrances for sewer, water,
drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date
of, or subsequent thereto), shall be adjusted and apportioned as of the day of Closing,
whether assessments have been levied or not as of that date.
(c) All revenues from the Property shall be adjusted and apportioned as of the day
of Closing. The unapplied balance of all cash (or cash equivalent) security, damage, or
other deposits paid by any of the tenants of the Property shall be credited against the
purchase price.
(d) If any portion of the transaction is taxable, any documentary stamps and state
and county transfer taxes, including agricultural transfer taxes, if applicable, relating to
the conveyance of the Property to the Buyer, shall be paid equally by the Buyer and the
Seller.
(e) The Seller and the Buyer shall each be responsible for one-half (1/2) of any
applicable recordation taxes.
(f) The Seller shall be responsible for the costs and expenses of preparation of the
Deed.
7. Buyer's Acknowledgements and Assurances. The Buyer agrees to and acknowledges
the following terms and conditions and makes the following assurances.
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(a) Except as expressly set forth herein, Seller has never made and does not make,
under the terms of this Agreement, any representations or warranties concerning the
environmental or the developmental condition of any portion of the Property and has
never had and shall not have, cinder the terms of this Agreement, any obligation to the
Buyer concerning the environmental or developmental condition of any portion of the
Property. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Seller represents
and warrants to Buyer that Seller has not used any portion of the Land as a landfill or as
a dump for garbage or refuse, nor as a site for the storage and/or disposal of Hazardous
Materials as defined herein, and Seller hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless Buyer and its successors and assigns from all claims, losses, costs, expenses
arising in connection with any obligations or liabilities which remain with Seller pursuant
to this paragraph.
(b) The Land is subject to the terms of deed restrictions and covenants established
by the U.S. Army in its original transfer of the Property to PenMar Development
Corporation, which restrictions and covenants continue to burden the Land and will be
contained in the Deed. One of the deed restrictions includes the establishment of an
historic district on the Land subject to the oversight of the MHT. Furthermore, the Land
is subject to the terms of a deed of easement to MHT, covering a certain portion of the
Land and recorded among the land records of Washington County, Maryland.
(c) To the extent that Seller has provided the Buyer any inspection, engineering,
or environmental report, or any other document related to the Property, Seller makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness, methodology
of preparation, or otherwise concerning the contents of such reports or documents.
(d) After Closing, Buyer will honor all of the prior agreements to use any portion
of the Property set forth on Exhibit B, including all reservations of any portion of the
Property for events or activities as set forth on Exhibit B. Except as set forth on Exhibit B,
there are no contracts or agreements related to the ownership, operation, use, or
maintenance of the Property that will be binding upon Buyer after Closing. Except as
otherwise expressly agreed by Buyer in writing, Seller shall remain obligated for all
obligations and liabilities arising under or in connection with any leases or other
agreements affecting the Property, or any part thereof, including such obligations and
liabilities under the agreements set forth on Exhibit B hereof to the extent the same arise
from or relate to the period prior to Closing, and Seller hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Buyer and its successors and assigns from all claims, losses,
costs, expenses arising in connection with any obligations or liabilities which remain with
Seller pursuant to this paragraph.
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(e) Buyer acknowledges that it is acquiring, without recourse, all infrastructure for
the Property, including, but not limited to, the following: water and sewer systems,
inclusive of wells, tanks, reservoirs, buried and exposed pipes, all subject to any existing
conveyances, easements, or other obligations; utilities, including buried and overhead
cables, electrical apparatus, buried or exposed fuel gas lines and components, all subject
to any existing conveyances, easements, or other obligations; telecommunications
equipment, including buried or exposed telecommunications cable, wire, fiber -optics, or
components, all subject to any existing conveyances, easements, or other obligations;
roadways within the boundaries of the property, including surface maintenance, repairs,
and snow removal obligations, and necessary upgrades to accommodate traffic flows and
parking; and storm water management systems. Infrastructure may be conveyed by the
Buyer and accepted by the Seller in accordance with the generally -applicable policies
governing the County's acceptance of infrastructure.
(f) Buyer acknowledges that it will comply with and be subject to applicable
building codes, permitting requirements, and water and/or sewer policies.
(g) Buyer acknowledges that Seller is in the process of subdividing 3.766 acres,
more or less, of the Land, for use as the Fort Ritchie Community Center, said portion of
the Land being identified on the attached Exhibit C description and plat titled
Preliminary/Final Plat of Cascade Community Center, dated July 25, 2018 (Community
Cen ter Parcel), which plat is not yet approved or recorded among the land records. Buyer
expressly acknowledges that said Community Center Parcel will not convey at Closing.
Buyer further acknowledges that said plat and any subsequent deed of conveyance will
include perpetual easements for public ingress and egress to the Community Center
Parcel over Castle Drive and Lake Royer Drive (or said streets as they may otherwise be
named).
(h) Buyer, for itself and its successors and assigns, agrees to provide in perpetuity
after Closing, or until such time as public utilities are available, the necessary connections
to all utility infrastructure, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, heat, electricity,
and/or propane or natural gas, to the Fort Ritchie Community Center located on the
Community Center Parcel or any subsequent occupant of the Community Center Parcel
operating a community center thereon, at no cost to Seller, the Fort Ritchie Community
Center Corporation, or its successor or subsequent occupant, for those connections;
provided, however, that the foregoing obligation to provide infrastructure connections
shall be satisfied through existing infrastructure or replacements thereof, and shall not be
deemed to require Buyer to install any additional infrastructure. The Fort Ritchie
Community Center Corporation, its successor, or any subsequent occupant of the
Community Center Parcel operating a community center thereon, shallbe responsible for
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payment of any utility fees relating to the Community Center Parcel upon presentation
of a proper invoice.
(i) Buyer acknowledges that Seller entered into a Settlement Agreement and
Mutual Release dated August 15, 2019 (Settlement Agreement), made by and between Seller
and JG Business Link International, hie. ( jGBLI , concerning, inter alia, the Property. A
copy of the Settlement Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit D. Buyer acknowledges
that Building 607 is presently occupied by JGBLI, and that such occupancy shall continue
pursuant to the Settlement Agreement until ninety (90) days from August 15, 2019. Upon
JGBLI vacating Building 607, Buyer acknowledges that, pursuant to the Settlement
Agreement, JGBLI will be allowed to remove all its belongings, including office furniture,
fixtures, and technology items, from Building 607, without damage thereto.
0) The Buyer agrees, after Closing, to provide, in perpetuity, water service to the
63-acre parcel owned by Cascade Town Centre, LLC, pursuant to Section 6(e) of the
Settlement Agreement.
(k) The Buyer acknowledges that Buyer will grant cross -easements to Cascade
Town Centre, LLC and/or the County, as applicable, for property access, road use, and
utilities, including for installation and maintenance of utilities and meters.
(1) Except as set forth herein, Buyer shall have no obligations under the Settlement
Agreement. Seller agrees to fulfill its obligations under the Settlement Agreement as and
when required thereunder. At Closing, Seller shall assign Seller's rights, but not is
obligations, under the Settlement Agreement, to Buyer.
(m) After Closing, the Buyer agrees to allow the Fort Ritchie Community
Center, Inc., or its successor, reasonable access to the Parade Grounds and the lakes to
use for events and activities organized or sponsored by the Community Center..
(n) The Buyer acknowledges that the Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation,
Inc. (operators of Camp Louise) benefit from an easement allowing the Camp to
discharge sewage through the Property's sewage treatment plant and to pump water
from Lake Royer for the use of the Camp's operations. The easement is referenced in a
deed recorded amongst the Land Records for Washington County, Maryland at fiber 265,
folio 475.
(o) The Buyer acknowledges that the Property (or a portion of the Property) is
designated as a Foreign Trade Zone, the consequence of which is unknown to Seller.
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(p) The provisions of this Section 7 shall survive Closing, and all parties agree that
the obligations in Section 7 of this Agreement shall continue to be binding upon the
parties, their successors and/or assigns, and remain enforceable by a party after closing.
8. Seller's Acknowledgeinentsand Assurances.
(a) The Seller acknowledges that tax increment financing Resolution No. RS-2017-
02 was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County,
Maryland, on January 24, 2017, relating to the Property and further acknowledges that
the Property is generally zoned within a Special Economic Development District
governed by Article 19C of the Washington County Zoning Ordinance. The Seller agrees
to make a good faith effortto support the same without modification during development
of the Property. Seller agrees to grant Fast Track designation to the Property to ensure
that expedited review and permitting occurs during Buyer's development of the
Property.
(b) Seller agrees that it will not participate in any negotiations with respect to or
execute any other agreements of sale concerning -the Property during the term of this
Agreement.
(c) The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive Closing, and all parties agree that
the obligations in Section 8 of this Agreement shall continue to be binding upon the
parties, their successors and/or assigns, and remain enforceable by a party after dosing.
9. 'pitle ReIzort.
(a) Within sixty (60) days from Effective Date, Buyer shall obtain, at its expense, a
title report covering the Property from a licensed title insurance company selected by Buyer.
Buyer shall give written notice to Seller within the sixty (60)-day period listing any title
exception that is not acceptable to Buyer (the "Title Defect"). If Buyer shall fail to provide
such notice to Seller within the sixty (60)-day period, Buyer shall be considered to have
waived its right to object to the Title Defect. Seller shall have fifteen (15) days from the
receipt of Buyer's notice within which to determine whether to cure or remove the Title
Defect. If Seiler elects to cure or remove the Title Defect, Seller shall do so by giving Buyer
written notice of the election within the fifteen (15)-day period; otherwise Seller shall be
deemed to have elected not to cure or remove such Title Defect. ff Seiler does not elect to
cure any Title Defect, Buyer may terminate this Agreement at any time prior to expiration
of the Feasibility Period. Unless this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, Seller
shall convey the Property to Buyer at Closing, subject to any matter affecting title to the
Property in existence as of the date of the title report, regardless of whether shown or
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revealed by the title search and report, other than those Title Defects which Seller has elected
to cure.
10. Feasibility Period —No Warranties.
(a) General. For a seventy-five (75) day period after Effective Date (Feasibility
Period), Buyer and its agents shall have the right to enter upon the Property at their sole
risk for the purpose of inspecting the same and conducting surveys and other tests of
surface and subsurface conditions, investigations, and feasibility studies, and Seller shall
cooperate with Buyer in providing access to the Property. Within a reasonable time after
such entries, Buyer shall restore the Property to its condition immediately prior to such
tests. Buyer shall defend, indemnify, and hold Seller harmless from and against any
damage, liability, loss, deficiency, or expense (including attorneys' fees, court costs, and
other expenses) resulting from Buyer's study activities, and will pay Seller upon demand
the full amount of any sum Seller becomes obligated to pay on account of, all obligations,
liabilities, claims, accounts, demands, liens, or encumbrances, which result from acts,
conduct, omissions, contracts, agreements, or commitments of Buyer or its agents, in any
way related to or arising from the exercise by Buyer of the rights herein granted to enter
the Property and conduct tests thereon; provided, however, that Buyer shall have no
obligations, liabilities, claims, accounts, demands, liens, or encumbrances arising because
of the results of any studies or investigations, including but not limited to fines, penalties,
and remediation obligations for any environmental condition identified by Buyer's
studies.
(b) Election to Proceed or Terminate. If, during the Feasibility Period, Buyer shall
determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the acquisition and development of the
Property is not suitable to Buyer, for any or no reason, Buyer shall have the right, by written
notice to Seller (Termination Notice), to terminate this Agreement on or before the expiration
of the Feasibility Period. Upon receipt of the Termination Notice, this Agreement shall
terminate, the Deposit Amount shall immediately be refunded to Buyer, and thereupon the
parties hereto shall be released from all further liability hereunder, at law and in equity,
except as provided herein. If Buyer fails to give the Termination Notice on or before the
expiration of the Feasibility Period, Buyer's right to terminate this Agreement under this
Section shall expire and Buyer shall thereafter be obligated to perform all of the terms,
covenants, and provisions of this Agreement to be performed by Buyer hereunder,
including, without limitation, the obligation to consummate settlement.
(c) Studies. If Buyer terminates this Agreement, Buyer shall, upon payment from
Seller of the costs thereof, promptly deliver to Seller after the date of such termination, for
no additional consideration, copies of all governmental permits and approvals, surveys,
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plats, soil tests, and engineering, environmental, architectural, and other reports, studies,
and documents obtained by Buyer or its agents with respect to the Property. if Seller
terminates this Agreement as a result of a breach of this Agreement by Buyer, Buyer shall,
without any cost to Seller, promptly deliver to Seller after the date of such termination,
copies of all governmental permits and approvals, surveys, plats, soil tests, and engineering,
environmental, architectural, and other reports, studies, and documents obtained by Buyer
or its agents with respect to the Property.
(d) "As Is" Purchase. Buyer acknowledges that it will have ample opportunity to
inspect the Property during the Feasibility Period and that if, subject to the provisions of
this Section 10(d), after performing all tests and inspections as Buyer may determine, Buyer
proceeds to Closing, it will be taking title to the Property in its "as is" physical condition.
11. Daman to or Taking of Properpj Prior to Closing. The risk of any loss or damage to
the Property or the taking of the Property or any part thereof by eminent domain prior to
Closing, shall be borne by Seller.
(a) In the event of any casualty damage to or loss of the, Property or any portion
thereof by accident, tort, criminal act, other casualty from the Effective Date to the
moment of settlement of the purchase, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of same in
writing, and Buyer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement within fifteen (15)
days after being provided such written notice, at its sole and absolute discretion. In such
event, the Deposit Amount shall immediately be returned to Buyer.
(b) In the event of any taking of any portion of the Property by eminent domain
from the Effective Date to the moment of settlement of the purchase, Seller shall promptly
notify Buyer of same in writing, and Buyer shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement within fifteen (15) days after being provided such written notice, at its sole
and absolute discretion. In such event, the Deposit Amount shall immediately be
returned to Buyer.
(c) In the event that there is a court order relating to the conveyance contemplated
herein and affecting any portion of the Property between the Effective Date and Closing
such that said court order prevents Closing as provided for in this Agreement, Seller shall
promptly notify Buyer of same in writing, and Buyer shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement within fifteen (15) days after being provided such written notice, at its sole
and absolute discretion. In such event, the Deposit Amount shall immediately be
returned to Buyer.
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(d) If this Agreement is not terminated by the Buyer pursuant to the provisions of
Paragraphs (a), (b), or (c) above, then this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect;
and at Closing the Seller shall assign all its right, title, and interest in and to any insurance
proceeds and condemnation awards to the Buyer, less any amounts required to reimburse
Seller for expenses of repair or restoration.
12. Buyer's De atilt. If Buyer defaults in Buyer's obligation to purchase the Property,
Seller shall have the right, at Seller's election, to retain the Deposit Amount paid hereunder
as liquidated damages and not as a penalty; and, upon such election, the parties shall be
released from all further liability hereunder at law and in equity, except with respect to
Buyer's obligations under Section 10(a), which shall survive for a period of twelve (12)
months following such termination.
13. Seller's Default. If Seller fails to timely perform Seller's obligations under this
Agreement, Buyer shall give written notice of such default to Seller and, if Seller shall fail to
cure such default within. ten (10) business days following such notice, such failure shall be
deemed a "Seller Default". If a Seller Default shall occur and remain uncured, Buyer shall
have the rights, as its sole and exclusive remedies for such default, to: (a) terminate this
Agreement and immediately receive a return of the Deposit Amount and payment by Seller
of Buyer's Reasonable Transaction Costs (hereinafter defined); or (b) seek specific
performance of this Agreement; or (c) waive such breach or default and proceed to Closing.
As used herein, the term 'Buyer's Reasonable Transaction Costs" means and refers to the
reasonable, documented, out-of-pocket, third party costs and expenses incurred by Buyer
(including attorneys' fees and disbursements) with outside third -party contractors in
connection with negotiating this Agreement, performing Buyer's obligations under this
Agreement, conducting due diligence with respect to the Property or the transactions
contemplated herein, and preparing for Closing hereunder.
14. Notice. Any notice required to be given to a party under this Agreement shall be
by hand delivery to the party, or by overnight courier, with delivery receipt, or by United
States mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as
follows:
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To Buyer:
John W. Krumpotich
4 West Water Street
Smithsburg, MD 21783
To Buyer's Attorney:
Thomas E. Lynch, III
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
30 West Patrick Street, Suite 600
Frederick, MD 21701
To Seller:
Office of the County Administrator
100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
Hagerstown, MD 21740
and
Office of the County Attorney
100 West Washington Street, Suite 1101
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The date of notice shall be the date of hand delivery or the actual date of delivery as
evidenced by the delivery or return receipt.
15. Condition of the Prope= Representations; Inspections. Seller authorizes Buyer to
obtain, at Buyer's expense, any inspections which the Buyer desires in connection with
the transaction, including but not limited to, pest, structural, mechanical, and
environment inspections; however, Seller makes no representations or warranties
regarding the condition of the property; no warranties are made as to the working
condition of any items or fixtures which convey with the property. Buyer specifically
acknowledges that it is purchasing the property in AS4S, WHERE IS condition, with all
faults, and without representation or warranty.
16. Environtyiental Matters. Except as set forth in Section 7(a), Seller makes no
guaranty, warranty, or representation to Buyer regarding the existence or non-existence
of Hazardous Materials (as defined in Paragraph (a) below (Definition of Hazardous
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Materials)) on the Property, nor any guaranty, warranty, or representation concerning the
compliance of Seller, or any previous owner of the Property, with federal, state, or local
laws and regulations regarding Hazardous Materials. Except as set forth in Section 7(a),
after Closing, Seller will have no responsibility to Buyer or its transferees or assigns
regarding compliance with these laws and regulations requiring the removal, treatment, or
disposal of Hazardous Materials which may exist, regardless of when any such condition
first existed and regardless of whether any such conditions are known or unknown to Seller.
Buyer covenants and agrees not to sue or otherwise make any claim against Seller for any
of the matters as to which Seller has no responsibility to Buyer under this Section 16; and
this covenant not to sue shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be binding upon
the successors and assigns of Buyer. Buyer agrees that, after Closing, Buyer hereby
discharges and releases Seller and Seller's personal representatives, elected officials,
employees, heirs, successors, and assigns, and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Seller
and Seller's personal representatives, elected officials, employees, heirs, successors, and
assigns harmless from any claims, losses, costs, expenses, and liability that Seller may suffer
or be subjected to by virtue of any violation of existing or future law caused by Buyer's
ownership, possession, operation, or use of the Property.
(a) Denition of Hazardous Materials. Hazardous Materials shall be deemed to be: (a)
any "hazardous waste" as defined by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976,
42 U.S.C. § 6901 et sect., as amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated
thereunder; (b) any "hazardous substance" as defined by,, the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.,
as amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder; (c) any "oil," as
defined by § 4401(h) of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as
amended from time to time; (d) any "hazardous substance" as defined by § 7-201(l) of the
Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended from time to time,
and regulations promulgated thereunder; (e) any substance the presence of which on the
Property is prohibited by any law similar to those set forth in this Section 16(a); (f) any toxic
or hazardous substances or materials, whether products or wastes, including, without
limitation, asbestos, radon, or polychlorinated biphenyls; and (g) any other substance that
by law requires special handling in its collection, storage, treatment, or disposal.
(b) Survival. The provisions of this Section 16 shall survive Closing hereunder or
termination of this Agreement. All parties agree that the obligations in Section 16 of this
Agreement shall continue to be binding upon the parties and enforceable by a party after
Closing.
17. No Broker. Each of the parties represents and warrants that there are no claims for
brokerage commissions or finders' fees in connection with the execution of this
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Agreement or the contemplated purchase and sale of the Property. Each party agrees to
indemnify the other against, and hold it harmless from, all liability arising from any
violation of the representations and warranties set forth in the immediately preceding
sentence, includin& without limitation, the cost of counsel fees in connection therewith.
18. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
19. Counter partslExecution. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile, photocopy, or digital reproduction
of a signature of a party shall constitute an original signature, fully binding the party for
all purposes.
20. Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement and the materials incorporated
herein by reference constitute the entire agreement between the parties. There are no
promises or other agreements, oral or written, express or implied, between the parties
other than as set forth in this Agreement. No change or modification of, or waiver under,
this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by duly authorized
representatives of the parties.
21. Laws of Maryland. Regardless of the location of any party when the party executes
this Agreement, it shall be deemed to have been made and entered into in the State of
Maryland and is to be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Maryland
without regard to conflict of laws principles.
22. Construction of Agreement. Each party has participated in negotiating and drafting
this Agreement. if an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this
Agreement is to be construed as if the parties had drafted it jointly, as opposed to being
construed against a party because it was responsible for drafting one or more provisions
of this Agreement.
23. Sever. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid
or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby; and every provision of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
24. Waiver. Neither party's waiver of the other's breach of any term, covenant, or
condition contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent
breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition in this Agreement.
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25. SurvivaI. The covenants contained herein, or the liabilities accrued hereunder,
which, by their terms, require their performance after the expiration or termination of
this Agreement, shall be enforceable notwithstanding the expiration or other termination
of this Agreement.
26. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the
express written consent of the other party. Seller will consent to Buyer's assignment of
this Agreement to an entity (1) intended to hold title to the Property; and (2) in which
Buyer has an interest.
27. Agreement Binding. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the
benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives,
successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed and their seals affixed as of the day and year first written above.
WITNESS:
Krista L. Hart, Clerk
WITNESS:
SELLER:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MARYLAND
BY: (SEAL)
J e e, President
<'?,:z7 (SEAL)
J W. K potich
STATE OF MARYLAND, COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, to wit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this (.p_ day of 2019, before me, the
Subscriber, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally
appeared Jeffrey A. Cline and he acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his act
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and deed on behalf of Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland,
and he did further certify that he is duly authorized to make this acknowledgement on
its behalf and that he is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on its behalf.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this U day of 2019.
ANotary •G �� ,..•••.....,,, �o-,
My commission expires: 7.'°UBL1C
1/I11111111101
STATE OF -jjQVWj&Ad , COUNTY OF 11 61 AO _' to lvit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this 5 day of �'�� , 2019, before me, the
Subscriber, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally
appeared John W. Krumpotich, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the within and foregoing instrument, and he did
acknowledge the execution of the within and foregoing instrument to be his voluntary
act and deed, and he did further acknowledge that the consideration set forth therein is
true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal this 5 day of NW Aw2019.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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MELISSA J HINKLE
Notary Public
Washington County
Maryland
My Commission Expires Mar. 22, 2020
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Recommended for approval by
the County:
11'd�
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Real Property Administrator
Approved and authorized
for execution by the County:
Robert Slocum
County Administrator
Approved as to form and legal
sufficiency for execution by the County:
� r
IC�rk C. Downey
County Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Property Description
ALL those tracts, lots or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon,
and all the rights, ways, privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise
appertaining, situate in Election District No. 14, Washington County, Maryland, and
being more particularly described as follows:
PHASE I:
PARCEL NO. 1: BEGINNING at a point where the Westerly boundary of lands
now or formerly of the United States of America (Liber 265, Folio 475 Parcel No. 1)
intersects the Southwest margin of the CSX Railroad right of way, thence with said right
of way with a curve to the right having a radius of 1,112.53 feet, an arc length of 286.62
feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 33 degrees 44 minutes 59 seconds East
285.83 feet to a point where said right of way intersects the Northern boundary of lands
now or formerly of Washington County Sanitary District (Liber 1109, Folio 138); thence
with the same South 63 degrees 17 minutes 16 seconds West 180.20 feet to a point; thence
South 00 degrees 50 minutes 13 seconds East 120.04 feet to a point; thence South 25
degrees 57 minutes 35 seconds East 189.03 feet to a point; thence leaving said lands and
crossing Penn Mar Road South 02 degrees 18 minutes 02 seconds East 34.04 feet to a point;
thence South 08 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds West 191.06 feet to a point at or near the
shoreline of Lake Royer; thence with said shoreline South 26 degrees 34 minutes 25
seconds West 62.34 feet to a point; thence South 10 degrees 18 minutes 31 seconds West
103.90 feet to a point; thence South 06 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds West 87.85 feet to a
point; thence South 11 degrees 29 minutes 36 seconds West 96.43 feet to a point; thence
South 33 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds West 80.94 feet to a point; thence South 18
degrees 00 minutes 37 seconds West 130.29 feet to a point; thence South 10 degrees 43
minutes 54 seconds West 119.33 feet to a point; thence leaving said shoreline South 41
degrees 42 minutes 28 seconds West 140.15 feet to a point; thence North 48 degrees 48
minutes 23 seconds West 13812 feet to a point; thence South 40 degrees 42 minutes 43
seconds West 366.68 feet to a point; thence North 48 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West
23.27 feet to a point; thence South 52 degrees 11 minutes 20 seconds West 431.50 feet to a
point; thence North 73 degrees 04 minutes 22 seconds West 255.37 feet to a point; thence
with a curve to the left having a radius of 82.06 feet, an arc length of the 141.03 feet and a
chord bearing and distance of South 47 degrees 05 minutes 37 seconds West 124.30 feet
to a point; thence North 79 degrees 06 minutes 23 seconds West 281.41 feet to a point;
thence North 69 degrees 04 minutes 54 seconds West 262.59 feet to a fence post in the
Western boundary of lands now or formerly of the United States of America (Liber 265,
Folio 475 Parcel No. 1); thence with said Western boundary North 31 degrees 42 minutes
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28 seconds East 117.08 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 44 degrees 12 minutes
06 seconds East 672.75 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 47 degrees 51 minutes
32 seconds East 548.56 feet to a fence post; thence North 54 degrees 15 minutes 38 seconds
East 252.25 feet to a fence post; thence North 39 degrees 19 minutes 33 seconds East 352.87
feet to a fence post; thence North 40 degrees 26 minutes 53 seconds East 141.24 feet to a
drill hole in a boulder; thence North 38 degrees 17 minutes 07 seconds East 517.79 feet to
the point of beginning; containing 35.63 acres of land, more or less.
PARCEL NO.2: BEGINNING at a point along the North side of Penn Mar Road,
said point being North 44 degrees 21 minutes 29 seconds East 294.51 feet from an existing
disk in concrete at the Southeast corner lands now or formerly of Washington County
Sanitary District (Liber 1109, Folio 138), thence leaving Penn Mar Road North 44 degrees
01 minute 18 seconds West 78.49 feet to a point; thence North 45 degrees 58 minutes 41
seconds East 115.12 feet to a point; thence South 35 degrees 14 minutes 07 seconds East
76.47 feet to a point; thence South 44 degrees 21 minutes 53 seconds West 103.48 feet to
the point of beginning; containing 0.19 acres of land, more or less.
PHASE U:
PARCEL NO. 1: BEGINNING at a concrete monument at or near the point of
beginning of lands now or formerly of the United States of America (Liber 265, Folio 475
Parcel No.1), thence with the boundaries thereof by bearings to match a survey by R. F.
Gauss & Associates, Inc., dated July 16, 2001 South 34 degrees 53 minutes 36 seconds East
1070.20 feet to a concrete monument; thence South 29 degrees 18 minutes 02 seconds East
474.96 feet to a disk in concrete; thence South 07 degrees 19 minutes 41 seconds East
352.78 feet to a fence post; thence South 45 degrees 31 minutes 43 seconds West 398.25
feet to a fence post; thence South. 79 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds West 542.08 feet to a
fence post; thence South 62 degrees 27 minutes 49 seconds West 393.23 feet to a fence
post; thence South 47 degrees 22 minutes 56 seconds West 439.25 feet to a fence post;
thence South 41 degrees 37 minutes 13 seconds West 450.35 feet to a fence post; thence
North 28 degrees 56 minutes 50 seconds West 206.85 feet to a point; thence North 24
degrees 44 minutes 54 seconds West 77.07 feet to a point; thence North 30 degrees 54
minutes 33 seconds West 247.33 feet to a point; thence North 30 degrees 50 minutes 06
seconds West 606.24 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left having a radius of 80.33
feet, an arc length of 9 description4.62 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 64
degrees 20 minutes 25 seconds West 89.24 feet to a point; thence South 82 degrees 09
minutes 16 seconds West 99.95 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 43 minutes 04
seconds West 267.64 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right having a radius of
125.09, an arc length of 191.17 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 49 degrees
30 minutes 00 seconds West 173.10 feet to a point; thence North 05 degrees 43 minutes 03
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seconds West 525.40 feet to a point; thence North 85 degrees 13 minutes 41 seconds East
90.51 feet to a point at or near the shoreline of Lake Waster; thence with said shoreline
North 12 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds West 74.42 feet to a point; thence North 09
degrees 51 minutes 58 seconds East 120.19 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right
having a radius of 66.79 feet, an arc length of 113.43 feet and a chord bearing and distance
of North 52 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds East 100.28 feet to a point; thence South 68
degrees 20 minutes 35 seconds East 81.19 feet to a point; thence South 55 degrees 56
minutes 24 seconds East 310.04 feet to a point; thence North 37 degrees 42 minutes 20
seconds East 231.07 feet to a point at or near the shoreline of Lake Royer; thence with said
shoreline North 54 degrees 36 minutes 12 seconds West 124.03 feet to a point, thence
North 48 degrees 28 minutes 23 seconds East 146.32 feet to a point; thence North 06
degrees 00 minutes 56 seconds West 112.00 feet to a point; thence North 39 degrees 16
minutes 23 seconds East 251.56 feet to a point; thence North 01 degree 05 minutes 05
seconds East 147.36 feet to a point; thence North 10 degrees 43 minutes 54 seconds East
119.33 feet to a point; thence North 18 degrees 00 minutes 37 seconds East 130.29 feet to
a point; thence North 33 degrees 27 minutes 23 seconds East 80.94 feet to a point; thence
North 11 degrees 29 minutes 36 seconds East 96.43 feet to a point; thence North 06 degrees
04 minutes 29 seconds East 87.85 feet to a point; thence North'10 degrees 18 minutes 31
seconds East 103.90 feet to a point; thence North 26 degrees 34 minutes 25 seconds East
62.34 feet to a point; thence North 08 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds East 191.06 feet to a
point; thence crossing Penn Mar Road North 02 degrees 18 minutes 02 seconds West 34.04
feet to a point at a corner of lands now or formerly of Washington County Sanitary
District (Liber 1109, Folio 138); thence with said lands South 86 degrees 05 minutes 03
seconds East 282.51 feet to a point in the Southwestern margin of the CSX Railroad right
of way; thence with said right of way with a curve to the left having a radius of 1179.26
feet, an arc length of 9 description75.42 feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 57
degrees 50 minutes 55 second East 947.85 feet to the point of beginning; containing 120.57
acres of land, more or less.
PARCEL NO.2: BEGINNING at a concrete monument, said monument being at
or near the point of beginning of lands now or formerly of the United States of America
(Liber 265, Folio 475 Parcel No. 2), thence with the boundaries thereof with bearings to
match a survey by R. F. Gauss & Associates, Inc., dated July 16, 2001 North 72 degrees 14
minutes 17 seconds East 399.77 feet to a concrete monument; thence South 17 degrees 50
minutes 14 seconds East 299.32 feet to a concrete monument; thence South 72 degrees 26
minutes 17 seconds West 398.13 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 18 degrees 09
minutes 11 seconds West 297.94 feet to the point of beginning; containing 2.73 acres of
land, more or less.
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PARCEL NO.3: BEGINNING at a point at or near the centerline of Ritchie Road,
said point being approximately North 34 degrees 37 minutes 08 seconds East 360A0 feet
from its 'intersection with the centerline of Wise Road, thence South 29 degrees 40 minutes
55 seconds West 402.32 feet to a concrete monument on the South side of Wise Road and
the East side of Ritchie Road; thence South 36 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds West 592.30
feet to a concrete monument; thence crossing Ritchie Road North 51 degrees 37 minutes
54 seconds West 336.82 feet to a concrete monument; thence along the West side of Ritchie
Road South 42 degrees 34 minutes 40 seconds West 461.22 feet to a concrete monument;
thence South 23 degrees 49 minutes 37 seconds West 760.48 feet to a concrete monument;
thence South 33 degrees 10 minutes 11 seconds West 419.35 feet to a concrete monument;
thence leaving Ritchie Road North 50 degrees 17 minutes 02 seconds West 1062.51 feet
to a drill hole in a boulder; thence North 29 degrees 14 minutes 12 seconds East 1698.02
feet to a concrete monument; thence North 38 degrees 11 minutes 25 seconds East 1387.86
feet to a concrete monument; thence South 57 degrees 51 minutes 17 seconds East 467.25
feet to a point; thence South 42 degrees 19 minutes 36 seconds West 614.90 feet to a rebar
and cap; thence South 56 degrees 07 minutes 58 seconds East 979.65 feet to the point of
beginning; containing 76.31 acres of land, more or less.
PHASE III:
PARCEL NO. 1: BEGINNING at a fence post, said post being at the end of the
forty-fifth or South 55 degrees 10 minutes East 735 feet line of lands now or formerly of
the United States of America (Liber 265, Folio 475 Parcel No.1), thence running through
said lands by bearings to match a survey by R. F. Gauss & Associates, Inc., dated July 16,
2001 South 69 degrees 04 minutes 54 seconds East 262.59 feet to a point; thence South 79
degrees 06 minutes 23 seconds East 281.414eet to a point; thence South 29 degrees 29
minutes 26 seconds East 167.62 feet to a point; thence South 05 degrees 23 minutes 36
seconds East 413.20 feet to a point; thence North 84 degrees 04 minutes 18 seconds East
226.47 feet to a point; thence South 05 degrees 43 minutes 03 seconds East 300.99 feet to a
point; thence with a curve to the left having a radius of.125.09 feet, an arc length of 191.17
feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 49 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East
173.10 feet to a point; thence North 86 degrees 43 minutes 04 seconds East 267.64 feet to
a point; thence North 82 degrees 09 minutes 16 seconds East 99.95 feet to a point; thence
with a curve to the right having a radius of 80.33 feet, an arc length of 9 description4.62
feet and a chord bearing and distance of South 64 degrees 20 minutes 25 seconds East
89.24 feet to a point; thence South 30 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 262.93 feet to a
point; thence South 60 degrees 00 minutes 20 seconds West 279.75 feet to a point at or
near the centerline of a street known as Greenhow Street; thence along the centerline
thereof South 06 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds East 437.76 feet to a point at its
intersection with the centerline of a sheet known as West Banfill Avenue; thence [along]
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the centerline thereof and along the centerline of Reservoir Road South 55 degrees 33
minutes 46 seconds West 300.82 feet to a point; thence South 51 degrees 17 minutes 57
seconds West 65.68 feet to a point; thence South 45 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West
67.47 feet to a point; thence South 50 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds West 105.80 feet to a
point; thence South 54 degrees 11 minutes 03 seconds West 688.99 feet to a point, thence
South 52 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds West 122.79 feet to a point; thence South 60
degrees 12 minutes 16 seconds West 44.35 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right
having a radius of 165.61 feet, an arc length of 249.21 feet and a chord bearing and
distance of North 82 degrees 05 minutes 07 seconds West 226.35 feet to a point; thence
North 32 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds West 141.32 feet to a point, thence with a curve
to the left having a radius of 84.80 feet, an arc length of 102.79 feet and a chord bearing
and distance of North 72 degrees 07 minutes 19 seconds West 96.61 feet to a point; thence
South 71 degrees 28 minutes 51 seconds West 51.54 feet to a point; thence South 64
degrees 39 minutes 59 seconds West 184.37 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left
having a radius of 201.09 feet, an arc length of 107.25 feet and a chord bearing and
distance of South 45 degrees 01 minute 06 seconds West 105.99 feet to a point; thence with
a curve to the right having a radius of 824.44 feet, an arc length of 146.62 feet and a chord
bearing and distance of South 31 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds West 146.43 feet to a
point, thence South 35 degrees 44 minutes 35 seconds West 372.99 feet to a point; thence
with a curve to the left having a radius of 456.69 feet, an arc length of 148.16 feet and a
chord bearing and distance of South 26 degrees 09 minutes 18 seconds West 147.51 feet
to a point; thence South 18 degrees 33 minutes 13 seconds West 101.01 feet to a point;
thence with a curve to the left having a radius of 436.50 feet, an arc length of 110.33 feet,
and a chord bearing and distance of South 12 degrees 22 minutes 03 seconds West 110.04
feet to a point, thence South 02 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds West 110.91 feet to a. point;
thence South 05 degrees 47 minutes 34 seconds West 74.74 feet to a point; thence with a
curve to the right having a radius of 619.31 feet, an arc length of 114.48 feet, and a chord
bearing and distance of South 11 degrees 32 minutes 19 seconds West 114.31 feet to a
point; thence South 18 degrees 52 minutes 36 seconds West 128.75 feet to a point; thence
with a curve to the left having a. radius of 294.32 feet, an are length of 9 description2.43
feet, and a chord bearing and distance of South 11 degrees 28 minutes 19 seconds West
131.32 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right having a radius of 495.02 feet, an
arc length of 262.21 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of South 14 degrees 19 minutes
59 seconds West 259.16 feet to a point, thence South 28 degrees 16 minutes 28 seconds
West 87.72 feet to a point in the 37111, or North 60 degrees 40 minutes West 1750 feet line of
said lands of the United States of America; thence leaving Reservoir Road and continuing
with a portion of said 37", line with corrected bearing North 57 degrees 51 minutes 17
seconds West 1523.22 feet to a concrete monument; thence along the same North 52
degrees 15 minutes 46 seconds East 510.27 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 58
degrees 41 minutes 32 seconds West 925.70 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 10
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degrees 45 minutes 33 seconds East 1590.97 feet to a concrete monument; thence North
52 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 823.74 feet to a concrete monument; thence South
61 degrees 42 minutes 00 seconds East 426.02 feet to a concrete monument; thence North
20 degrees 58 minutes 53 seconds East 657.93 feet to a concrete monument; thence North
40 degrees 56 minutes 44 seconds East 883.92 feet to a concrete monument; thence South
54 degrees 35 minutes 12 seconds East 669.97 feet to the point of beginning; containing
236.88 acres of land, more or less.
PARCEL NO.2: BEGINNING at a point at or near the centerline of Ritchie Road,
said point being approximately North 34 degrees 37 minutes 08 seconds East 360.40 feet
from its intersection with the centerline of Wise Road, thence leaving Ritchie Road North
56 degrees 07 minutes 58 seconds West 979.65 feet to a rebar and cap; thence North 42
degrees 19 minutes 36 seconds East 614.90 feet to a point; thence North 42 degrees 19
minutes 36 seconds East 610,46 feet to a. point; thence South 70 degrees 31 minutes 08
seconds East 55.32 feet to a point; thence South 14 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds West
19.81 feet to a point; thence South 74 degrees 18 minutes 12 seconds East 74.69 feet to a
point; thence North 17 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East 53.40 feet to a point; thence
South 76 degrees 13 minutes 51 seconds East 200.96 feet to a concrete monument; thence
South 67 degrees 26 minutes 24 seconds East 94.91 feet to a point at or near the centerline
of Ritchie Road; thence with said centerline with a curve to the left having a radius of
600.86 feet, an arc length of 9 description7.24 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of
South 10 degrees 37 minutes 08 seconds West 97.13 feet to a point; thence with a curve to
the right having a radius of 9 description87.38 feet, an arc length of 224.58 feet and a chord
bearing and distance of South 12 degrees 29 minutes 22 seconds West 224.10 feet to a
point; thence South 18 degrees 31 minutes 31 seconds West 176.74 feet to a point, thence
South 19 degrees 37 minutes 10 seconds West 205.52 feet to a point; thence South 17
degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West 432.91 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right
having a radius of 2551.36 feet, an arc length of 293.01 feet and a chord bearing and
distance of South 21 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West 292.85 feet to the point of
beginning; containing 21.32 acres of land, more or less.
PARCEL NO.3: BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Wise Road, said point
being approximately South 466 degrees 22 minutes 40 seconds East 31.96 feet from its
intersection with the centerline of Ritchie Road, thence with the centerline of Wise Road
South 46 degrees 22 minutes 40 seconds East 57.54 feet to a point; thence with a curve to
the left having a radius of 272.20 feet, an arc length of 128.27 feet, and a chord bearing
and distance of South 60 degrees 15 minutes 30 seconds East 127.08 feet to a point; thence
with a curve to the left having a radius of 770.85 feet, an arc length of 144.86 feet, and a
chord bearing and distance of South 79 degrees 23 minutes 19 seconds East 144.65 feet to
a point; thence South 86 degrees 40 minutes 32 seconds East 131.68 feet to a point; thence
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leaving said centerline South 29 degrees 36 minutes 38 seconds West 195.88 feet to a
concrete monument; thence North 51 degrees 24 minutes 55 seconds West 443.22 feet to
a concrete monument; thence North 29 degrees 40 minutes 55 seconds East 35.55 feet to
the point of beginning,; containing 0.83 acres of land, more or less.
PARCEL NO. 4:` BEGINNING at a concrete monument on the North side of
Ritchie Road, said monument being at or near the Northeastern most corner of lands now
or formerly of Thomas J. Matter (Liber 1611, Folio 102), thence with the Northern line of
Matter North 56 degrees 58 minutes 34 seconds West 280.51 feet to a concrete monument;
thence leaving the lands of Matter North 18 degrees 35 minutes 09 seconds West 78.83
feet to a point; thence North 52 degrees 29 minutes 27 seconds East 709.30 feet to a point;
thence South 28 degrees 56 minutes 50 seconds East 175.51 feet to a fence post; thence
South 25 degrees 02 minutes 16 seconds West 114.69 feet to a fence post; thence South 40
degrees 07 minutes 13 seconds West 525.68 feet to the point of beginning; containing 4.27
acres of land, more or less; SAVING AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of
Phase III, Parcel No. 4 that was conveyed by Fort Ritchie I, LLC, to The Potomac Edison
Company by Deed dated July 10, 2009 and recorded hi Liber 3736, Folio 331 among the
Land Records of Washington County, Maryland.
PHASE IV:
PARCEL NO. 1: BEGINNING at a point, said point being South 74 degrees 16
minutes 04 seconds East 541.92 feet from the end of the 451h or South 55 degrees 10
minutes East 735 feet line of lands now or formerly of the United States of America (Liber
265, Folio 475 Parcel No.1), as surveyed by R. F. Gauss & Associates, Inc., dated July 16,
2001, thence running through said lands with a curve to the right having a radius of 82.06
feet, an arc length of 141.03 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of North 47 degrees 05
minutes 37 seconds East 124.30 feet to a point; thence South 73 degrees 04 minutes 22
seconds East 255.37 feet to a point; thence North 52 degrees 11 minutes 20 seconds East
431.50 feet to, a point; thence South 48 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds East 23.27 feet to a
point; thence North 40 degrees 42 minutes 43 seconds East 366.68 feet to a point; thence
South 48 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds East 138.12 feet to a point; thence North 41
degrees 42 minutes 28 seconds East 140.15 feet to a point; thence South 01 degrees 05
minutes 05 seconds West 147.36 feet to a point; thence South 39 degrees 16 minutes 23
seconds West 251.46 feet to a point; thence South 06 degrees 00 minutes 56 seconds East
112.00 feet to a point, thence South 48 degrees 28 minutes 23 seconds West 146.32 feet to
a point; thence South 54 degrees 36 minutes 12 seconds East 124.03 feet to a point; thence
South 37 degrees 42 minutes 20 seconds West 231.07 feet to a point; thence North 55
degrees 56 minutes 24 seconds West 310.04 feet to a point; thence North 68 degrees 20
minutes 35 seconds West 81.19 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left having a
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radius of 66.79 feet, an arc length of 113.43 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of South
52 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds West 100.28 feet to a point; thence South 09 degrees 51
minutes 58 seconds West 120.19 feet to a point; thence South 12 degrees 48 minutes 34
seconds East 74.42 feet to a point, thence South 85 degrees 13 minutes 41 seconds West
90.51 feet to a point; thence South 05 degrees 43 minutes 03 seconds East 224.41 feet to a
point; thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes 18 seconds West 226.47 feet to a point, thence
North 05 degrees 23 minutes 36 seconds West 413.20 feet to a point; thence North 29
degrees 29 minutes 26 seconds West 167.62 feet to the point of beginning; containing 10.16
acres of land, more or less.
PARCEL NO. 2: BEGINNING at a concrete monument, said monument being at
the end of the 1611, or North 55 degrees 10 minutes West 293 feet line of the lands now or
formerly of the United States of America (Liber 265, Folio 475 Parcel No. 1), thence with
the boundaries thereof by bearings to match a survey by R. F. Gauss & Associates, Inc.,
dated July 16, 2001, South 31 degrees 24 minutes 51 seconds West 880.04 feet to a concrete
monument; thence South 55 degrees 06 minutes 09 seconds East 164.71 feet to a concrete
monument; thence South 37 degrees 50 minutes 32 seconds West 123299 feet to a concrete
monument; thence South 46 degrees 40 minutes 16 seconds West 77.15 feet to a concrete
monument; thence running through said lands of the United States of America North 76
degrees 13 minutes 51 seconds West 200.96 feet to a point; thence South 17 degrees -56
minutes 30 seconds West 53.40 feet to a point; thence North 74 degrees 18 minutes 12
seconds West 74.69 feet to a point,•' thence North 14 degrees 58 minutes 25 seconds 25
seconds East 19.81 feet to a point; thence North 70 degrees 31 minutes 08 seconds West
55.32 feet to a point; thence South 42 degrees 19 minutes 36 seconds West 610.46 feet to a
point; thence North 57 degrees 51 minutes 17 seconds West 467.25 feet to a concrete
monument at the beginning of the 3711i or North 60 degrees 40 minutes West 1750 feet line
of the lands now or formerly of the United States of America (Liber 265, Folio 475 Parcel
No.1); thence with a portion thereof with corrected bearing North 57 degrees 51 minutes
17 seconds West 192.15 feet to a point in the centerline of the road known as Reservoir
Road; thence with said centerline and with the centerline of a street known as West Banfill
Avenue North 28 degrees 16 minutes 28 seconds East 87.72 feet to a point; thence with a
curve to the left having a radius of 495.02 feet, an arc length of 262.61 feet, and a chord
bearing and distance of North 14 degrees 19 minutes 59 seconds East 259.16 feet to a point;
thence with a curve to the right having a radius of 294.32 feet, an arc length of 9
description2.43 feet and chord bearing and distance of North 11 degrees 28 minutes 19
seconds East 131.32 feet to a point; thence North 18 degrees 52 minutes 36 seconds East
128.75 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left having a radius of 619.31 feet, an arc
length of 114.48 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 11 degrees 32 minutes 19
seconds East 114.31 feet to a point; thence North 05 degrees 47 minutes 34 seconds East
74.74 feet to a point; thence North 02 degrees 52 minutes 15 seconds East 110.91 feet to a
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point; thence with a curve to the right having a radius of 436.50 feet, an arc length of
110.33 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 12 degrees 22 minutes 03 seconds
East 110.04 feet to a point; thence North 18 degrees 33 minutes 13 seconds East 101.01 feet
to a point; thence with a curve to the right having a radius of 456.69 feet, an arc length of
148.16 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 26 degrees 09 minutes 18 seconds
East 147.51 feet to a point, thence North 35 degrees 44 minutes 35 seconds East 372.99 feet
to a point; thence with a curve to the left having a radius of 824.44 feet, an arc length of
146.62 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of North 31 degrees 36 minutes 15 seconds
East 146.43 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right having a radius of 201.09 feet,
an arc length of 107.25 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of North 45 degrees 01
minutes 06 seconds East 105.99 feet to a point; thence North 64 degrees 39 minutes 59
seconds East 184.37 feet to a point; thence North 71 degrees 28 minutes 51 seconds East
51.54 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the right having a radius of 84.80 feet, an arc
length of 102.79 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of South 72 degrees 07 minutes 19
seconds East 96.61 feet to a point; thence South 32 degrees 37 minutes 46 seconds East
141.32 feet to a point; thence with a curve to the left having a radius of 165.61 feet, an arc
length of 249.21 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of South 82 degrees 05 minutes 07
seconds East 226.35 feet to a point; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes 16 seconds East
44.35 feet to a point; thence North 52 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds East 12-2.79 feet to a
point; thence North 54 degrees 11 minutes 03 seconds East 688.99 feet to a point, thence
North 50 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds East 105.80 feet to a point; thence North 45
degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds East 67.47 feet to a point, thence North 51 degrees 17
minutes 57 seconds East 65.68 feet to a point, thence North 55 degrees 33 minutes 46
seconds East 300.82 feet to a point at the intersection of the centerline of a street known
as West Banfill Avenue and the centerline of a street known as Greenhow Street; thence
with the centerline of Greenhow Street North 06 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds East
437.76 feet to a point; thence leaving said street North 60 d.egrees 00 minutes 20 seconds
East 279.75 feet to a point; thence South 30 degrees 50 minutes 06 seconds East 343.31 feet
to a point; thence South 30 degrees 54 minutes 33 seconds East 247.33 feet to a point;
thence South 24 degrees 44 minutes 54 seconds East 77.07 feet to a point; thence South 28
degrees 56 minutes 50 seconds East 31.35 feet to a point; thence South 52 degrees 29
minutes 27 seconds West 709.30 feet to a point; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 09
seconds East 78.83 feet to the point of beginning; containing 81.34 acres of land, more or
less; SAVING AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of Phase 1V, Parcel No. 2
that was conveyed by Fort Ritchie I, LLC, to The Potomac Edison Company by Deed
dated July 10, 2009 and recorded in Liber 3736, Folio 331 among the Land Records of
Washington County, Maryland.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO any and all covenants, conditions,
restrictions, reservations, easements, and rights of way of record applicable thereto.
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SAVING AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following tracts or parcels of land:
[1] All those tracts or parcels of land, containing 42.29 acres, more or less, conveyed
from [the] Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, a body
corporate and politic of the State of Maryland, to Cascade Town Centre Development,
LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, dated June 15, 2017 and recorded in Liber
5527, Folio 183 among the Land Records of Washington County, Maryland.
[2] All that parcel containing 3.50 acres, more or less, being a portion of the former
Fort Ritchie Military Reservation, situate along the Northerly margin for Pen Mar Road
that, said 3.50 acres being a naturally subdivided portion of Phase I Parcel I by said road,
and which parcel is described as a specifically excepted parcel in the above referenced Deed recorded
in Liber 5527, Folio 183 among the aforesaid Land Records,
[3] All that tract or parcel of land, containing 20.71 acres, more or less, conveyed
from [the] Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, a body
corporate and politic of the State of Maryland, to Cascade Town Centre Development,
LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, dated September 18, 2017 and recorded in
Liber 5594, Folio 224 among the Land Records of Washington County, Maryland.
[4] All that tract or parcel of land containing 0.83 acres, more or less, being Parcel
No. 3 of Phase III in a deed dated September 20, 2016 from Penmar Development
Corporation, a Maryland corporation, to [the] Board of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Maryland, and recorded in Liber 5328, Folio 232 among the Land
Records of Washington County, Maryland.
BEING part of the same property which was conveyed front. Ft. Ritchie, LLC, a
Maryland limited liability Company, to Penmar Development Corporation, a Maryland
corporation, by Deed dated July 24, 2012 and recorded in Liber 4332, Folio 175 among the
Land Records of Washington County, Maryland; AND BEING part of the property which
was conveyed from. Penmar Development Corporation, a Maryland corporation, to [the]
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland by Deed dated
September 20, 2016 and recorded in Liber 5328, Folio 232 among the aforesaid Land
Records.
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EXHIBIT B
Agreements/Reservations for Property Usage
(including Community Center Usage)
October 5 - Parade Field for American Legion Gun Raffle
October 19 - Special Olympics
October 25 - Halloween Party
December 30 - Lakeside Hall Wedding
Bldg. 401- Charles Gladhill - month to month only, this has been set-up from the carry-
over from Pen Mar Corp.
Bldg. 518 - Mid -MD Baseball Club - Lease is expired, pending renewal.
Bldg.124 - One Mountain Foundation - No charge, no lease agreement.
Bldg.102 - Authentic Community Theatre No Charge, no lease agreement.
Bldg. 360 - Fine Line Trim -- Expires 10/31/19. No electric or facilities.
Bldg. 517 -- Pending "new" lease with Subcontractor - previously used by contractor
working on site "C" communications system. Sub -Contractor - "One-Com" is
currently in the building pending new agreement.
Field behind Firehall --- Jr. Football League Joe Bollinger -- No Charge, Provides
Insurance. Labor Day to Thanksgiving.
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EXHIBIT C
Community Center Parcel
A newly -created parcel of land, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, being
164,039 square feet or 3.766 acres, more or less, in area, and being a portion of the former
Fort Ritchie Military Reservation, situate near the southerly margin for MacAfee Hill
Road near its intersection with Military Road, said 3.766 acres being hereby subdivided
from a portion of Phase II Parcel I, the outline of which is graphically depicted as "Lot I"
and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning for the outline hereof at a point being South 77 degrees 35 minutes 49 seconds
West 227.21 feet from a Concrete Monument (R.F. Gauss & Associates) from the end of
the South 34 degree 53 minute 36 second East 1070.20 foot line described as Phase 11
Parcel I in the Grantor's deed, and recorded among the Land Records of Washington
County Maryland immediately preceding this deed, thence by five (5) new lines of
division, completely within the aforementioned parcel, on bearings to agree with
Maryland Grid (NAD (83-91) in accordance with surveys performed by Washington
County Staff, April 27, 2017 and July 26, 2018
1. South 59 degrees 34 minutes 03 seconds West 411.39 feet to a point;
2. North 29 degrees 35 minutes 16 seconds West 392.32 feet to a point;
3. North 57 degrees 58 minutes 46 seconds East 396.98 feet to a point being South 17
degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds East 609.71 feet from a Broken Concrete
Monument (R.F. Gauss & Associates); thence continuing by new lines of division
4. South 33 degrees 56 minutes 17 seconds East 388.39 feet to a point; thence by a
tangent curve to the right having a radius of 15.00 feet, a length of 24.48 feet and
subtended by a chord having a bearing and distance of
5. South 12 degrees 48 minutes 53 seconds West 21.85 feet to the place of beginning
encompassing an area of 164,039 square feet or 3.766 acres of land, more or less.
TOGETHER WITH an ingress/egress easement over and across the lands of the Grantor
as graphically depicted as "ingress/Egress Easement" on the same aforementioned
drawing and more particularly described as follows:
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BEGINNING at a point being the end of the third (3rd) or North 57 degree 58 minute 42
second 397.41 foot line for "Lot 1" as described for the first part of this deed thence by
new line of easement across the Grantor's parcel on bearings to agree with Maryland
Grid (NAD (83-91) in accordance with a survey performed by Washington County Staff,
April 27, 2017 and July 26, 2018
A. North 56 degrees 03 minutes 43 seconds East 25.00 feet;
B. South 33 degrees 56 minutes 17 seconds East 339.68 feet;
C. South 74 degrees 41 minutes 53 seconds East 169.47 feet;
D. South 29 degrees 39 minutes 34 seconds East 73.11 feet,
E. North 60 degrees 20 minutes 26 seconds East 60.61 feet to a point being
South 29 degrees 18 minutes 02 seconds East 58.76 feet from a Concrete
Monument (R.F. Gauss & Associates) located at the beginning of the South
29 degree 18 minute 02 second East 474.96 foot line described as Phase H
Parcel I in the Grantor's deed; thence with a portion of said line
F. South 29 degrees 18 minutes 02 seconds East 50.00 feet; thence departing
said line by new line of easement
G. South 60 degrees 20 minutes 26 seconds West 110.29 feet;
H. North 29 degrees 39 minutes 34 seconds West 102.38 feet;
I. North 74 degrees 41 minutes 53 seconds West 70.32 feet;
J. South 59 degrees 34 minutes 03 seconds West 421.21 feet; and
K. North 30 degrees 25 minutes 57 seconds West 25.00 feet to a point in the
first (If-9 or South 59 degree 34 minutes 03 second 411.39 line for the first
part of this deed; thence running with a portion of said line reversed
L. North 59 degrees 34 minutes 03 seconds East 365.33 feet, thence continuing
with the newly created "Lot 1" for two (2) courses by a curve to the left
having a radius of 15.00 feet; a length of 24.48 feet and subtended by a
chord having a bearing and distance of
M. North 12 degrees 48 minutes 53 seconds East 21.85 feet; and
N. North 33 degrees 56 minutes 17 seconds West 388.39 feet to the place of
beginning encompassing an area of 35,623 square feet or 0.818 acres, more
or less.
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EXHIBIT D
Settlement Agreement
(Attached)
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Exhibit
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE
THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE (the "Agreement"),
dated as of this l day of u v 2019, is made by and between the Board of County
Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, a body corporate and politic and a
political subdivision of the State of Maryland (the "County"), and JG Business Link
International, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Agent"). The County and Agent are
hereby collectively referred to as the "Parties."
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Master Developer Agreement (the "MDA")
dated November 15, 2016, with respect to the Parties' efforts to redevelop certain
property within the County commonly known as Fort Ritchie into the Cascade Town
Centre at Washington County ("Cascade Town Centre"); and
WHEREAS, certain disputes have arisen between the Parties regarding the Parties'
respective rights and responsibilities under the MDA; and
WHEREAS, the Parties deny liability to each other for any and all claims by and
between them; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amicably resolve their disputes arising out of and
relating to the MDA, all as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
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1. The. aforesaid recitals are incorporated herein and made a part of this
Agreement.
2. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement shall not constitute
or be construed as an admission of liability by any of the Parties related to any of the
disputes, claims, or potential claims by and between them. The Parties generally deny
liability to each other for any potential or actual causes of action related to the MDA and the
Cascade Town Centre and the conduct of the Parties arising therefrom, but they have agreed
to compromise and settle the claims and any potential claims that are denied and disputed.
3. The Agent hereby releases, acquits, and forever discharges the County and
any of its present and former elected officials, employees, agents, and attorneys ("County
Releasees") from any claim, demand, right, or cause of action, whether presently known or
unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed, matured, unmatured,
liquidated, or contingent, of whatever nature or kind, in law, equity, administrative
proceedings, or otherwise, that the Agent had, has, or may have against the County
Releasees, related to the MDA, the Cascade Town Centre, and the conduct of the Parties
arising therefrom. This release does not apply to any potential claims for breach of this
Agreement.
4. The County hereby releases, acquits, and forever discharges the Agent,
Cascade Town Centre Development, LLC, and Washington Realty Management, Inc., and
any of their present and former officers, directors, employees, owners, shareholders, agents,
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and attorneys ("Agent Releasees") from any claim, demand, right, or cause of action,
whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed,
matured, tulmatured, liquidated, or contingent, of whatever nature or kind, in law, equity,
administrative proceedings, or otherwise, that the County had, has, or may have against the
Agent Releasees related to the MDA, the Cascade Town Centre, and the conduct of the
Parties arising therefrom. TTds release does not apply to any potential claims for breach of
this Agreement.
5. The Parties hereby agree that, as of the date of execution of this Agreement,
the MDA is hereby rescinded, terminated, and of no further force or effect.
6. Regarding the Parties' interest in their respective parcels of real property
constit«ting the Cascade Town Centre, the Parties agree as follows:
a. The Agent is free to use and dispose of its 63 acres' in any lawful manner;
b. The County is free to use and dispose of its 528 acres in any lawful mxuler,
c. The Agent will, Ripon 90 days from the execution of this Agreement, vacate
Building 607. The County will reimburse the Agent for improvements it
made to Building 607 in the amount of $25,000, $12,500 to be paid upon
execution of this Agreement and $12,500 to be paid within fourteen (14)
business days of the Agent's vacation of Building 607. Agent shall be
' The Parties recognize that the owner of the 63 acres is an entity related to Agent,
that being Cascade Town Centre Development, LLC. For convenience and
simplicity, this Agreement will refer to the 63 acres as being owned by Agent.
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allowed to remove all its belongings, including office furniture, fixtures,
and technology items, from Building 607, without damage thereto;
d. Agent agrees to provide the County with access to the public areas of
Building 607, upon advance written request, to enable the County to make
presentations and otherwise to meet with prospective buyers/investors at
the Cascade Town Centre location, in pursuance of the County's
promotional and marketing efforts for its 528 acres;
e. The County or subsequent owner of the 528-acre parcel will provide water
service for the Agent's 63-acre parcel, in perpetuity, and the County shall
ensure that any contract(s) of sale for all or part of the 528 acres shall
contain this perpetual provision,
f. The Parties will each grant the other cross -easements for primary access
to and over their respective parcels, utilizing, at a minimum, Lake Royer
Drive; said cross -easements will run with the land;
g. The County will take ownership of the water system on the 63-acre parcel
immediately upon execution of this Agreement, to allow for billing
opportunities and system management;
h. The County may bill Agent for water and sewer service for existing
residential uses at the currently approved unmetered service rate per unit,
based upon 12,000 gallons per quarter, as may be adjusted annually, in
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accordance with County policy and regulations. New residential uses will
be individually metered and billed at the currently approved metered rate
at time of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The County may bill
Agent for water and sewer service for commercial uses at the currently
approved rates, and will install meters to account for such commercial
uses;
i. Agent will permit the County to install a manhole/meter on Agent's
property to measure sewer usage not attributable to other metered
accounts on the property and may bill Agent for such sewer usage at the
then -current rate, after thirty-six (36) months following the execution of
this Agreement;
j. The Agent will grant the County utility easements at least 20 feet in width
(30 feet if possible) over and across water and sewer lines installed, now
or later, on the 63-acre parcel;
k. The Agent will replace the sewer lines and roads on its 63 acres as it builds
out the parcel at its own expense;
1. The County will assume ownership of the sewer system on the 63-acre
parcel after it is constructed to current County, standards, in accordance
with applicable County policy, at which time master metering of Agent's
sewer usage shall cease, and standard individual billing practices will
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continue;
m. The County will assume ownership of the roads on the 63-acre parcel after
they are constructed to current County standards, in accordance with
applicable County policy; and
n. The Agent shall be permitted to conduct its business on its 63-acre
property with anyone, including those whom it had approached during
the pendency of the MDA; said conduct of business shall not be
considered a breach of any duty or obligation owed by Agent to the
County under the MDA or otherwise.
7. The Parties agree to the following Non --Disparagement provisions, as follows:
a. Agent, and the corporate signatories hereto shown below, agree and
covenant that they, and each of them, shall not at any time make, publish,
or communicate to any person or entity, or in any public forum, any
defamatory or maliciously false comments or statements concerning the
government of Washington County, the Board of County Commissioners
of Washington County, individual members of said Board of County
Commissioners, the County Administrator, and any present and former
elected officials, employees, agents and attorneys of the County ("County
Persons and Entities"), now or in the future;
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b. The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, each of the
individual members of said Board of County Commissioners, and the
County Administrator agree and covenant that they, and each of them,
shall not at any time make, publish, or communicate to any person or
entity, or in any public forum, any defamatory or maliciously false
comments or statements concerning the Agent, Cascade Town Centre
Development, LLC, and Washington Realty Management, Inc., and any
of their present and former officers, directors, employees, owners,
shareholders and attorneys ("JG Persons and Entities"), now or in the
future;
c. This provision shall survive the completion of this Agreement and shall
remain binding on all signatories hereto; and
d. Breach of this provision shall entitle the aggrieved Party(ies) to seek
monetary damages and equitable relief from any court of competent
jurisdiction in the State of Maryland.
8. In the event that either Party files suit to enforce the terms of this Agreement,
the non -prevailing Party shall pay to the prevailing Party the reasonable
attorneys fees and costs incurred by the prevailing Party in the suit.
9. Agent and the County hereby pledge that they will cooperate henceforth, to
every extent possible, to ensure that each Party is successful in its efforts to
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promote real estate development on their respective parcels that together
comprise the Cascade Town Centre, and the Parties further agree not to take
any targeted action against the other that would hinder such development.
In furtherance of this goal, among other things:
a. Agent reiterates its willingness to afford the County access to the public
areas of Buildn2g 607 for promotional and marketing purposes, as set forth
in subparagraph 6.d. above;
b. The County shall grant Fast Track designation to Agent's 63 acres, to
ensure that expedited review and permitting occurs; and
c. The County will credit Agent's parcel for units demolished or otherwise
reduced in use, to derive a net increase, when calculating and collecting
allocation fees from Agent. For the first project of thirty-six (36)
townhouses, allocation fees will be billed for three (3) of the 36
townhouses which Agent will be constructing on its parcel, since said
units are replacing thirty-three (33) units on the site which have or will
have been demolished.
10. This Agreement shall bind the Parties hereto and their respective successors
and assigns and any others who may seek to assert a claim by or through them, and shall
inure to the benefit of the Parties released and their successors and assigns.
11. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the -Parties for the
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settlement of their disputes and the release of their claims and potential claims and shall be
construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against
the Party or Parties who caused it to be drafted.
12. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of wlvch shall be
deemed an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
agreement. Transmission of an executed counterpart by email shall be sufficient to
evidence the binding agreement of a Party to the terms hereof. This Agreement shall be
governed by and controlled by the laws of the State of Maryland.
13. The Parties acknowledge that they have carefully read this Settlement
Agreement and Mutual Release, understand the contents hereof, and have had the
opportunity to consult with counsel prior to its execution. The Parties each acknowledge
and represent that the individual executing this Agreement on its behalf has the authority
to do so.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, by and through their undersigned
representatives, have set their hands and seals, with authorization and knowledge, as of the
date of this Agreement.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMNIISSIONERS ATTEST:
OF WASMNGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
By: c (SEAL)
eff ey A. Cline, President
k1, 4-X 1,4. �J a i� -�
Krista L. I-lart, County Clerk
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JG BUSINESS LINK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /—,Z-- (SEAL)
1d Seon Lee, Chair
WITNESS:
Jo r'- G-ee-
The persons listed below agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement's
Paragraph 7 (Non -Disparagement) and Paragraph 9 (Pledge of Cooperation) on behalf of
the following:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
B :.
y �. &�—(SEAL)
Terry L. Bak , Vice President
By:,
Wayne Y. Keefer.,.
(c t F einelschmidt, Commissioner
By - (SEAL)
Randall E. Wagner, Commissioner
(SEAL)
Robert J. Slocum, Cou Administrator
JG BUSINESS LINK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: r` (SEAL)
Jeffrey M.'HambergEUVP & Senior Counsel
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WASHINGTON REALTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
(SEAL)
'foe Lee, President
By: (SEAL)
Gregory B.. urray, C
CASCADE TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
sy: '``�— _ .�!' �-' (SEAL)
Jung Hee Lee, CEO
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
for execution by the County:
�C
Kirk C. Downey, Ceti r
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
on behalf of the "JG Persons and Entities:"
E
Jeffrey M. Hamberger, QP & Senior Counsel
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FIRST k\1ENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY ('<First Amendment") is effective as of this I Co -r t\ day of January , 2020 , by
and between THE.BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY, MARYLAND , u body corporate and politic and a political gubdivision of thG
State of Maryland ("Seller") and JOHN W. KRUMPOTICH, of Smithsburg, Maryland,
AND/OR ASSIGNS ("Buyer").
WHEREAS , Seller and Buyer did enter into a certain Agreement of Sale of Real
Property , dated November 5, 2019 (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which Seller agreed
to sell certain real property as further described therein; and
WHEREAS, Buyer is proceeding in good faith and due diligence per the
Agreement , however, the amount of due diligence required is such that the parties
wish to ext e nd certain timelines under the Agreement and amend the Title
Report/title objection period under Section 9 of the Agreement and amend the
Feasibility Period under Section 10 of the Agreement ; and
WHEREAS, Seller and Buyer are negotiating in good faith an agreement to
more specifically define Seller ownership and obligations with regard to certain
roadways , water bodies, and public water and sewer utilities in the Property, and
anticipate reaching an agreement by the end of the Feasibility Period, as amended
below; and
WHEREAS, in consideration f m the extension of timeframes and the
clarifications as to roadways and utilities as set forth herein, the Buyer agrees to pay
an additional Thirty -Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($37 ;500.00) as part of
the Purchase Price as well as pay additional non-refundable deposit(s) to be credited
toward the Purchase Price at Closing as more specifically set forth herein ; and
WHEREAS, the parties have reached an agreement regarding such matters and
now wish to amend and modify the Agreement in order to memorialize their
understandings , and to commit Ruch agreements to writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH: That foi-and in consideration as stated
and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein and for
other good and valuable conside-ration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, Seller and Buyer do hereby amend and modify the Agreement as
follows:
1. The parties agree that the Purchase Price is One Million, Seven Hundred
and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,750,000.00).
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2. The parties agree that the Title Report period under Section 9 of the
Agreement is extended forty-five (45) days to February 19, 2020, time being of the
essence.
3. The parties agree that the Feasibility Period under Section 10 of the
Agreement is extended fortrfive (45) days to March 5, 2020, time being of the essence.
4 . Buyer will pay an additional non-refundable deposit of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) to Seller on March 6 , 2020, which additional deposit
will be credited toward the Purchase Price at the Closing to be scheduled within thirty
(30) days following expiration of the Feasibility Pe1·iod, being April 4, 2020 , as
provided in Section 5 of the Agreement. Since April 4, 2020 is a Saturday, the Buye1·
and Seller agree to extend the Closing date to Monday, April 6, 2020. In the event the
parties agree to a further extension of the Closing date, Buyer agrees to pay an
additional non-refundable deposit of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75l000.00) to
Seller every thirty (30) days after April 6, 2020 until the Closing occurs, in which
additional deposit(s) will be credited toward the Purchase Price, or until Buyer
terminates the Agreement as provided therein.
5. In all other respects not specifically modified in this First Amendment ,
the terms, conditions, provisions , covenants and agreements set forth in the
Agreement shall remain in fu 11 force and effect. Any and all defined terms set forth
herein shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Agreement, except as modified
herein. This First Amendment shall only be valid and enforceable upon the execution
hereof by the parties. Furthermore , this First Amendment may be circulated to the
respective parties for execution by facsimile or other electronic transmission and such
copy of this First Amendment shall be sufficient to bind the parties to the terms,
condjtions and provisions hereof. The signatures of the parties need not appear on the
same counterpart of this First Amendment provided that each pai,ty has fully executed
a counterpart hereof.
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The parties have hereunto set their hands to this First Amendment under seal,
as a specialty, on the day and year above written.
WITNESS: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
By:~:c~ft.., . (SEAL)
Title: President
SELLER
___________ (SEAL)
John W. Krumpotich
BUYER
The parties have hereunto set their hands to this First Amendment under seal,
a s a specialty, on the day and year above written .
WITNESS: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTYt MARYLAND
B y : ___________ (SEAL)
Name : Jeffrey A. Cline
Ti tle : President
SELLER
BUYER
SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY ("Second Amendment") is effective as of this __ day of February ,
2020 , by and between THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY , MARYLAND , a body corporate and politic and a
political subdivision of the State of Maryland ("Seller"), and JOHN W.
KRUMPOTICH , of Smithsburg, Maryland , AND/OR ASSIGNS ("Buyer").
WHEREAS , Seller and Buyer did enter into a certain Agreement of Sale of
Real Property , dated November 5, 2019 (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which Seller
agreed to sell certain real property as further described therein ; and
WHEREAS , Seller and Buyer, although proceeding in good faith and with
due diligence , recognized that additional time was required to complete a title
ex amination , an ALT A survey and due diligence and , as a consequence , agreed in
the First Amendment to the Agreement of Sale of Real Property (the "First
Amendment") to certain extensions of the time lines under the Agreement , including
amending the Title Report/Title Objection Period under Section 9 of the Agreement
and amending the Feasibility Period under Section 10 of the Agreement ; and
WHEREAS , with continuing due diligence and further discussion among the
Parties , it has become apparent that certain changes are required to the Agreement ,
as amended , to permit Seller to consummate the settlement and acquisition of the
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Property and to achieve what is in the mutual interest of all concerned, namely
pursuit of the development of a project that will restore Fort Ritchie to be a thriving
and attractive community that will be an asset to Washington County ; and , as a
consequence , have agreed to the terms of this Second Amendment; and
WHEREAS , in consideration for the agreed upon modifications of the
Agreement , as amended , as set forth herein as to roadways , utilities and the lakes
and dams , Buyer agrees to pay an additional One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100 ,000.00) as part of the Purchase Price and make other commitments detailed
hereinafter ; and
WHEREAS , the Parties have reached an agreement regarding such matters
and now wish to amend and modify the Agreement, as amended by the First
Amendment , to memorialize their understanding s and to commit to such agreements
in writing .
NOW, THEREFORE WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration as stated
and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein and for
other good and valuable consideration , the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged , Seller and Buyer do hereby amend and modify the
Agreement , as amended by the First Amendment , as follows:
1. The Parties agree that the Purchase Price is One Million Eight Hundred
and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1 ,850 ,000.00).
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2. The Parties hereby ratify and re-affirm the terms and conditions of the
Agreement and the First Amendment.
3. The parties agree that the roadways identified as "Public Roads " on
Exhibit A ( attached hereto and incorporated herein; the "Public Roads ") are to be
owned and maintained by Seller, insofar as the Public Roads are currently
maintained by the County and meet the applicable Washington County Road Design
and Construction Standards, it being understood and agreed that the public has an
expectation that Seller controls and should continue to control the Public Roads ,
consistent with Washington County public roadways. Upon Closing , Seller shall
retain fee simple ownership of the Public Roads , and, to the ex tent not already
completed, at the appropriate time and consistent with the typical Washington
County road acceptance procedures , Seller shall accept the Public Roads as part of
its Washington County Roads Inventory. Seller further agrees to own , maintain , and
repair the Public Roads as County roadways, but shall have no immediate obligation
upon Closing to maintain or repair any of the Public Roads or any portion thereof.
4 . The Parties agree that the two lakes -Lake Wastler and Lake Royer -
and the dams thereon to the extent that said dams are situate on the Property (the
"Lakes " and/ or the "Dams") are to be owned , maintained , and repaired by Seller
insofar as the parties desire , as a result of this transaction , to ensure that the general
public will have access to and be permitted to use the Lakes. The County already
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maintains the Lakes and Dams , and the public has the expectation that the Seller
controls and maintains and should continue to control and maintain the Lakes and
Dams now and in the future , either via fee simple ownership or an easement upon
the Lakes and Dams.
5. In consideration of the County 's willingness to continue to own ,
maintain, and repair the Lakes and Dams as set forth in the preceding paragraph ,
Buyer, upon consummation of the acquisition of the Property , shall cause to be
created a Property Owners Association ("POA") which will require all persons and
entities owning or acquiring any lot or parcel in such Property to be members of the
POA and to pay dues to the POA , five percent (5%) of which will be dedicated to
assist in funding future maintenance and repair of the Lakes and Dams. In addition,
Buyer and the POA , together , following consummation of the acquisition of the
Property , shall agree to pay an annual fee of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($12,500.00) for water treatment costs for the Lakes and Dams for a period of not
less than ten (10) years following Closing.
6. The parties agree that the water and sewerage utilities identified as
"Public Water and Sewer Facilities" on Exhibit A (attached hereto and incorporated
herein; the "Public Water and Sewer") are to be owned and maintained by Seller,
insofar as the Public Water and Sewer is already built and conveying water and
sewer provided by Washington County , it being understood and agreed that the
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County already maintains the Public Water and Sewer, and the public has an
ex pectation that Seller controls and maintains and should continue to control and
maintain the Public Water and Sewer, as typical of County-provided water and
sewer. Upon Closing , Seller shall retain ownership , control , maintenance , and repair
responsibility of the Public Water and Sewer.
a. As to the Sewer Facilities to be retained by Seller as set forth
hereinabove , Seller agrees to continue its pursuit of Maryland Department of
·Housing & Community Development (DHCD) grant funds which may be available
to Seller to assist in necessary upgrades of any deteriorated Sewer Facilities. For
any new construction on the Property following acquisition by Buyer , such as the
planned residential parcel , the developer thereof will be responsible for sewer
installation and upgrades necessary to tie into the ex isting public sewer being owned
and maintained by the County and , upon completion in accordance with the
County 's design standards and specifications , and the County 's acceptance thereof,
will convey such new sewer connections to the County . Buyer will ensure that any
future contract with any developer for any new construction on the Property contains
terms and conditions imposing the responsibilities of this paragraph upon said
developer.
b. The Parties also recognize that there are Fifty-Eight (58) ex isting
townhomes on the Property being acquired by Buyer that currently are served by
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sewer service through the adjacent Cascade Town Centre Development, LLC ,
Property ("Cascade Property"). The Buyer and/or the assignee of those townhome
units seeking building permits to restore such townhomes , shall have the
responsibility to connect sewer service for those units to the County system on
Buyer 's property and to seal connections with sewer utilities existing on and serving
the Cascade Property. Buyer will ensure that any future contract with any
assignee/developer for restoration of such townhomes contains terms and conditions
imposing the responsibilities of this paragraph upon said assignee/developer.
c. The Parties acknowledge that the County is not required to make
any upgrades to the existing Public Water or Sewer Facilities.
7. .Buyer, in further consideration of the County 's agreement to the terms
hereof commits , upon the completion of the acquisition of the Property , to donate a
building on Barrack A venue for the creation of and use as a stand-alone museum
dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of Fort Ritchie and its role in the war
effort in World War II. The creation , operation, and maintenance of said museum
shall be at no cost to the County.
8. The Parties recognize that the Community Center, which is located on
a stand-alone parcel owned by the County , but within the confines of Fort Ritchie,
is a valuable asset for the citizens of Washington County and also an important
amenity for the future development of Fort Ritchie. The Community Center is
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operated by Fort Ritchie Community Center Corporation, an independent, non-profit
corporation. The Fort Ritchie Community Center Corporation will continue to
operate and maintain the Community Center. In recognition of the foregoing , Buyer,
as a condition for the development of the residential section in the Property , agrees
to require as a condition for such development, that the builder who develops the
residential parcel shall make a contribution of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100 ,000) ( at the time of th e builder 's acquisition of said parcel) to the County to
be used for operational or capital costs associated with the Community Center.
9 . In addition , the POA , once formed , will collect dues and shall pay to
the Fort Ritchie Community Center such amounts as necessary for every
contributing property owner to obtain a membership in the Community Center , said
membership fee to be established in accordance with the Community Center's fee
schedule.
10. The parties acknowledge and agree that in order to consummate the
contemplated transaction , subdivision of the Property is necessary. Therefore , the
parties agree as a condition of Closing that a plat of subdivision , substantially in the
form attached hereto as EXHIBIT B , shall be reviewed, approved , and recorded in
accordance with applicable Washington County laws , rules and procedure ( the
"Plat"). This provision does not constitute an impermissible agreement of approval
by Seller, but is a recitation of a condition of Closing. The Plat shall effectuate the
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transfer of those portions of the Property to be owned by Buyer subsequent to
Closing, and shall further effectuate the retention of those portions of the Property
to be owned by Seller subsequent to Closing. If within ten (10) days of Closing , the
appeal period for the approved Plat has not ex pired, then the parties agree that Two
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250 ,000.00) shall be held in escrow from the
Purchase Price until such appeal period has expired and approval of the Plat remains
in full force and effect.
11. As a condition of Seller's acceptance of Buyer 's requested
amendments , Buyer has agreed , at Buyer 's own expense , to provide mowing ,
grounds maintenance , and snow removal services for the Community Center parcel.
12. Seller agrees to use reasonable efforts to ensure that all remaining
development approvals and plan approvals for the Property , including but not limited
to , preliminary plan approvals , site development plan approvals , final subdivision
and final improvement plan reviews , are performed in a succinct , timely manner,
without undue delay , consistent with the Seller 's development review process.
13. In all other respects , not specifically modified in this Second
Amendment, the terms , conditions , provisions , covenants , and agreements set forth
in the Agreement and the First Amendment , shall remain in full force and effect.
Any and all defined terms set forth herein shall have the same meaning as set forth
in the Agreement and First Amendment , except as modified herein. This Second
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Amendment shall only be valid and enforceable upon the ex ecution hereof by the
parties . Furthermore , this Second Amendment may be circulated to the respective
parties for execution by facsimile or other electronic transmission and such copy of
this Second Amendment shall be sufficient to bind the parties to the terms ,
conditions , and provisions hereof. The signatures of the parties need not appear on
the same counterpart of this Second Amendment provided that each party has fully
ex ecuted a counterpart hereof.
14. Notwithstanding any other term or provision of the Agreement and the
First Amendment which have been identified as surviving Closing , it is the express
intent of the Parties that all provisions of this Second Amendment be incorporated ,
but not merged , into the Agreement and First Amendment and shall survive Closing.
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The parties have hereunto set their hands to this Second Amendment under
seal , as a specialty , on the day and year above written.
WITNESS:
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THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY , MARYLAND
By: _________ (SEAL)
Nam e : Jeffrey A. Cline
Title: President
SELLER
__________ (SEAL)
John W. Krumpotich
BUYER
Date : 9 JAN 2020 FORT RITCHIE REDEVELOPMENT
EXHIBIT 'A'
Date : 7 FEB 2020 FORT RITCHIE REDEVELOPMENT
EXHIBIT 'B'
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Easement from the Town of Williamsport
PRESENTATION DATE: March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator, Division of Engineering
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the acceptance of easement consisting of 5,280 +/-
square feet from the Town of Williamsport.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The town of Williamsport will grant the County an easement that adjoins to the
former Miller Lumber Company that will allow stormwater infrastructure to be placed over the easement.
DISCUSSION: The Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has proposed that the
Town of Williamsport grant the County an easement for stormwater infrastructure to be placed over the
easement for the new C&0 Canal Headquarters. The maintenance of the easement and stormwater
infrastructure will be the responsibility of MEDCO for the life of the ground lease between the County
and MEDCO.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: County Attorney’s Office
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Aerial Map
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
C&O Canal Headquarters
CommerceStreet
West Salisbur y Street
West Potomac Street
0 50 100 150 200Feet
¯Legend
- Parcel Boundaries
- B.O.C.C Property
North
Vermont
Street
Proposed SWM Facility 5,280 SF +/-
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Sewer Budget Adjustment
PRESENTATION DATE: March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Mark D Bradshaw PE, Deputy Director
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approval of Budget Adjustment
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The CIP for FY 2020 included the issuing of $500,000 worth of bonds for
Pump Stations Upgrades-Various Location.
DISCUSSION: Water Quality hasn’t identified a pump station upgrade needing these funds; thus we
are will not need these funds at this time. These funds may be placed in a future budget once a project
has been identified.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funds currently budgeted will allow the Department to upgrade the pump
station that had been identified for upgrade.
CONCURRENCES: Jeremy Mose – Director of DEM and Sara Greaves - CFO
ALTERNATIVES: Issue bonds
ATTACHMENTS: Budget Adjustment Form
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: NA
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Department Head Authorization
Budget & Finance Director Approval
County Administrator Approval
Required > $ 25,000 with date
Washington County, Maryland
Budget Adjustment Form
Explain
Budget Adjustment
Budget Transfer - Moves revenues or expenditures from one account to another or between budgets or funds.
Budget Amendment - Increases or decrease the total spending authority of an accounting fund or department
County Commissioners Approval
Transaction/Post -Finance
Deputy Director - Finance
Preparer, if applicable
Expenditure /
Account Number
Fund
Number
Department
Number Project Number Grant Number Activity Code Department and Account Description Increase (Decrease)
+ / -
Required approval with date
Required approval with date
If applicable with date
Required approval with date
Division Director / Elected Official Authorization
Required Action by
County Commissioners No Approval Required Approval Required Approval Date if
Known
Print Form
Mark D Bradshaw Digitally signed by Mark D Bradshaw
Date: 2020.02.21 07:30:53 -05'00'
Kelcee Mace Digitally signed by Kelcee Mace
Date: 2020.02.19 08:29:29 -05'00'
498016 32 42010 LIN034 0000 Bond Fund - 2020 -500,000
599999 32 42010 LIN034 CNST Pump Station Upgrades - Various Stations -500,000
Mar 3, 2020
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Governor’s Office for Children FY21 Community Partnership Agreement Proposal
PRESENTATION DATE: March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Stephanie Lapole, Senior Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the submission of the FY21 Community
Partnership Agreement proposal to the Governor’s Office for Children requesting $723,447 and
accept funding as awarded.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Washington County Office of Grant Management, on behalf of and
at the direction of the Local Management Board, requests approval to submit a Community
Partnership Agreement Proposal to the Governor’s Office for Children for fiscal year 2021 in
response to their Notice of Funding Availability. The proposal requests funding for six (6)
programs impacting the well-being of children, youth and families in Washington County as well
as support for County administrative expenses.
DISCUSSION: The funding requested by the Local Management Board includes the following
programmatic strategies and their respective vendors –
o Family Centered Support Services (Department of Social Services) - $78,800
o School Based Mental Health Services (Brook Lane Health Services, Inc.) - $226,560
o Disconnected Youth Program Enhancements (Western Maryland Consortium) - $67,687
o Family Strong Program (Vendor to be determined) - $90,000
o True Opportunities Program – (Potomac Case Management Services, Inc.) $90,000
o Local Care Team Coordinator (Vendor to be determined) $49,000
o Office of Grant Management Administration expenses - $121,400
FISCAL IMPACT: The grant will provide up to $121,400 to the Office of Grant Management
for the administrative costs of the Local Management Board.
CONCURRENCES: The Local Management Board approved the submission of the proposal
and recommends the acceptance of this award.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval of application submission and award of funds
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Passenger Terminal Expansion – Approval to Submit Application and Accept
Awarded Funding
PRESENTATION DATE: March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Garrison Plessinger, Director, Hagerstown Regional Airport, Mahesh
Kukata, Airport Design Consultants Inc. and Allison Hartshorn, Grant Manager, Office of Grant
Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the submission of a funding request to the
Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $1,067,806 and accept awarded funding.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The proposed funding is for the Hagerstown Regional Airport to acquire
a passenger boarding bridge.
DISCUSSION: The proposed funding is for the Hagerstown Regional Airport to acquire a
passenger boarding bridge to provide cover for passengers to safely enter and exit the aircraft
without entering into the elements. This grant is the entitlement funds (2020) through the FAA.
Funding will be 90% from the Federal Aviation Administration. There is a matching requirement
of 5% for Washington County along with a 5% match provided by the Maryland Aviation
Administration.
Federal Aviation Administration (90%) $1,011,606
Maryland Aviation Administration (5%) $56,200
Washington County (5%) $56,200
$1,067,806
FISCAL IMPACT: There is a 5% match associated in the amount of $56,200 pending approval
in the Airport’s FY21 CIP budget.
CONCURRENCES: Susan Buchanan, Director, Office of Grant Management
ALTERNATIVES: Deny submission of the application
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Runway Rehabilitation – Approval to Submit Application and Accept Awarded
Funding
PRESENTATION DATE: March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Garrison Plessinger, Director, Hagerstown Regional Airport, Mahesh
Kukata, Airport Design Consultants Inc. and Allison Hartshorn, Grant Manager, Office of Grant
Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the submission of a funding request to the
Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $6,000,000 and accept awarded funding.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The proposed funding is for the Hagerstown Regional Airport to
rehabilitate the main runway 9-27.
DISCUSSION: The proposed funding is for the Hagerstown Regional Airport to rehabilitate the
main runway 9-27. The project will consist of milling out a portion of existing pavement and
overlaying new asphalt. This project will extend the life of the airport's runway in order to
maintain operation. This grant is discretionary funds through the FAA. Funding will be 90%
from the Federal Aviation Administration. There is a matching requirement of 5% for
Washington County along with a 5% match provided by the Maryland Aviation Administration.
Federal Aviation Administration (90%) $6,000,000
Maryland Aviation Administration (5%) $333,333
Washington County (5%) $333,334
$6,666,667
FISCAL IMPACT: There is a 5% match associated in the amount of $333,334 which was
approved in the Airport’s CIP budget RUN018.
CONCURRENCES: Susan Buchanan, Director, Office of Grant Management
ALTERNATIVES: Deny submission of the application
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: FY2021 General Fund Budget, including Humane Society, Law Enforcement, and
Emergency Services.
PRESENTATION DATE: March 3, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Sara Greaves, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION: None
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: 3 Separate budgets will be presented and include; Humane Society, presented
by Colin Berry, Executive Director of the Humane Society; Law Enforcement, presented by Sheriff
Mullendore; and Emergency Services, presented by Dave Hays, Director of Emergency Services.
DISCUSSION: Requested budgets will be presented for Board consideration.
Any adjustments needed for balancing of the FY2021 budget are not included in the request and will
be discussed if applicable at a later date.
Total FY2021 General Fund requests total $252,071,550, or 18.3M and 7.8% more than the FY2020
budget.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not yet balanced
CONCURRENCES: Not applicable
ALTERNATIVES: Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS: Humane Society Power point; Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Budget
documents
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: Not applicable
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
FY 20/21
Budget Request
Presented by
Colin Berry
77%
of the animals who came to HSWC in 2019 came in through Animal Control
2,078 Calls received in 2019, including:
•102 Requests to Assist First Responders
•869 Complaints of Animal Cruelty
861 Stray animals taken in from the field
•Many requiring veterinary care
2,199 Stray animals accepted over the counter
51 Animals impounded for animal cruelty
HSWC Animal Control:
Committed to Protecting the Animals
of Washington County
HSWC Animal Control:
Committed to Protecting the Residents
of Washington County
•124 Bite Reports Taken
•18 Dogs Deemed Potentially Vicious and Dangerous (PVD)
•11 Dogs Deemed Vicious and Dangerous (PV)
•2,986 Rabies Vaccinations Administered (includes shelter
animals, reclaimed strays, TNR cats, community clinics)
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
•2019: 373 feral cats
•2020 Goal: 600 feral cats
(Includes spaying/neutering, vaccinating, ear tipping , treating
for parasites)
Preventing the birth of thousands of
unwanted kittens
HSWC Animal Control:
Helping More Than Just Animals
Helping Vulnerable and Underserved
Populations in Washington County
•Seniors
•Low Income Residents
•Special Needs
•Children
Helping Senior Residents of
Washington County
•“Silver Safety Net” helped 111 seniors keep their
beloved pets through urgent veterinary care and
preventative medicine
•Vaccinated pets belonging to 67 residents of Walnut and Potomac
Towers to help them comply with housing requirements
•Launched “Meals for Paws” initiative, where Field
Services delivers food to pet owners in need
•29 recipients and growing from Walnut Towers, Potomac Towers,
C.W. Brooks, and Elizabeth Court since December 2019 launch
•Provided hundreds of bags of pet food for Meals on
Wheels (when requested)
Helping Low Income Residents of
Washington County
•287 Public Assistance Veterinary Vouchers issued
•515 Public animals received preventative care at
HSWC’s low cost wellness clinics
•294 Vaccinations given at offsite Rabies Clinics
•Distributed 9,000 lbs. of pet food and supplies at
National Night Out and
during Field Service’s
Annual Holiday Outreach to
senior and disabled citizens
Helping Enrich Lives
•Distribution of educational materials to children
•Reading to dogs program
•United Way-Day of Caring, nursing home visits
•Star Community-volunteering and creating enrichment toys
Adoption!
FY 2020/2021 Budget Request
•Requesting $1,471,680
•5% increase from current year’s budget
•Increase is critical to HSWC’s ability to fulfill our
contractual commitment to enforce county animal
control ordinances and to ensure public safety
•Also critical to ensure that HSWC can continue to
proactively provide community outreach programs
that keep families and pets together
Budget Highlights
•Animal Control
–HSWC Officers have misdemeanor arrest powers and
are responsible for attending court after hours. In
addition, they:
-carry tasers
-wear bullet proof vests
-are required to have pre-exposure rabies vaccinations
-are trained as euthanasia technicians
-must be available for mandatory on call shifts
-must be available for emergencies 24/7
–To better match the job’s demands, the hourly pay
rate was increased ($15 to $17). As a result, there is a
$22,580 increase in total officer wages.
Budget Highlights
•Animal Care
–HSWC continues to improve the professional level of
animal care offered through an increased focus on quality
in-house veterinary care and canine and feline enrichment
programs, resulting in a Live Release Rate of 83%.
–As a result, we evaluated
needs of our animals.
($37,977)
Budget Highlights
•Animal Care Cont.
–Minimum wage increased and is
increasing again.
–Will add new Veterinary
Technician position to the
Receiving Clinic; Critical to
handling the steady intake of
5000+ animals and to bridge the
medical needs of animals when
they are in the shelter and not on
the Vet Center side ($36,500)
•Animal Care Cont.
–Bleach: cheap disinfecting product, but slow to kill
pathogens, toxic, and dangerous around animals
–Transitioned to Rescue™, a non-toxic,one-step
disinfectant cleaner that can quickly kill deadly
pathogens, including parvovirus.
–Change resulted in
food budget.
Budget Highlights
Additional Expected
Expenditures
HSWC is on the cusp of
investing in two capital
projects that are critical to
enforcing Washington
County’s Animal Control
Ordinances.
•Animal Control Truck- $50,000
•Reconstruction of HVAC system- $500,000
Our Mission
The Humane Society of Washington County exists to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals through educational programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, endorse fostering, enrich adoptions, and encourage responsible pet guardianship.
Thank you
for your
ongoing
support!
Sheriff Operations:
8-3 Judicial 3,036,220 3,036,220 99,200 3.38%2,937,020
8-9 Process Servers 171,670 171,670 6,600 4.00%165,070
8-11 Patrol 13,006,540 13,006,540 660,660 5.35%12,345,880
8-41 Central Booking 1,075,530 1,075,530 69,890 6.95%1,005,640
8-45 Detention Center 16,304,960 16,304,960 756,030 4.86%15,548,930
Washington County, Maryland
Requested
Public Safety - Law Enforcement
Detailed Summary
Fiscal Year 2021
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FY 2020
of uniforms. Also the number of gallons of gas was increased based on actual usage.
$ ChangeFY 2021
related increases in benefits.
2. Operating expenses requests are increasing by $2,870 and 2.2%. The department is anticipating an increase in the cost
2. Operating expenses requested increased by $35,510 or 1.69%. The majority of the increase is related to the ammunition
needed for 33 new rifles, an anticipated increase in the cost of uniforms, and increases in software costs. These increases
3. The budget contains a $29,400 request for controllable assets such as bullet proof vests, launcher, and air conditioner
recovery unit.
Category
1. Wages and benefits are increasing a total of $96,330 and 3.43%. This includes a proposed step of 2.5% and a 1% COLA.
1. Wages and benefits are increasing by $595,740 and 5.80%. $63,462 is being requested for an additional Senior Office
1. Wages and benefits are increasing a total of $6,600 and 4.16%. The increase is related to the proposed wage increase and In
Associate to enter and maintain warrants and civil orders. $3,488 is being requested to upgrade the Property/Fleet
cameras and recorders being utilized.
and Grant Management position from a grade 10 to a grade 11.
2. Operating expenses requested increased by $160 and .62%.
2. Operating expenses requested increased by $330,900 or 9.69%. The majority of the increase is related to medical costs,
electric, and water.
3. Capital outlay of $14,560 is being requested for 15 ballistic vests that will expire in FY21.
Washington County, Maryland
Requested
Public Safety - Law Enforcement
Detailed Summary
Fiscal Year 2021
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FY 2020$ ChangeFY 2021Category
8-84 Day Reporting Center 486,650 (5,470)-1.11%492,120
8-90 Narcotics Task Force 967,420 967,420 109,590 12.78%857,830
8-103 Washington County Police Academy 99,000 99,000 0 100.00%99,000
35,147,990 0 35,147,990 1,696,500
The requested budget total did not change.
2. The operating expenses requested increased $69,940 and 22.90%. The majority of the increase is related to laboratory request of
services which rose by $64,940 due to additional personnel. This is paid to the City of Hagerstown.
3. Requesting $26,130 for 4 helmet mount vision monoculars.
1. Wages and benefits are increasing by $13,520 and 2.61% due to the proposed wage increase and related benefits partially
offset by a decrease in health insurance related to a change in an employee's coverage.
2. Operating expenses requested decreased by $15,730 and 6.11% due to less contract costs.
1. Wages and benefits are increasing by $10,260 and 4.37% as a result of the proposed wage increase.
Revenues:
25-17 Fund Balance Reserve 0 0 0 (5,910)1 -100.00%5,910
1
Total Revenues 0 0 0 (5,910)-100.00%5,910
Expenses:
25-19 General Operations 0 0 0 (5,910)2 -100.00%5,910
Total Expenses 0 0 0 (5,910)-100.00%5,910
2
Washington County, Maryland
Contraband Fund Operating Budget
Detailed Summary
Fiscal Year 2021
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Requested Adjustment Requested $ Change No
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FY 2020Category by Function
Requesting a zero budget. The NTF Board will distribute requests as needed.
Requesting a zero budget. The NTF Board will distribute requests as needed.
General Revenues:
25-2 Commissary Revenue 380,000 0 380,000 13,430 1 3.66%366,570
25-2 Telephone Commission 117,500 0 117,500 5,900 2 5.29%111,600
25-2 Fund Balance Reserve 0 0 0 (167,750)
497,500 0 497,500 (148,420)-22.98%645,920
1
2
Total Revenues 497,500 0 497,500 (148,420)-22.98%645,920
Expenses:
25-4 General Operations 497,500 0 497,500 (148,420)3 -22.98%645,920
Total Expenses 497,500 0 497,500 (148,420)-22.98%645,920
3 General Operations:
Capital Outlay 0
Commissary Revenue:
Category Summary:
Telephone Commission:
Washington County, Maryland
Inmate Welfare Fund Operating Budget
Detailed Summary
Fiscal Year 2021
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Requested Original Budget
FY 2020CategoryRequested Adjustment % Change$ Change
9-3 Air Unit 29,720 29,720 (530)-1.75%30,250
9-9 Special Operations 262,360 262,360 178,990 214.69%83,370
9-15 911 Communications 6,189,320 6,189,320 705,020 12.86%5,484,300
9-32 EMS Operations 3,923,490 3,923,490 1,336,260 51.65%2,587,230
Washington County, Maryland
Requested
Public Safety - Emergency Services
Detailed Summary
Fiscal Year 2021
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$ ChangeFY 2021
due to an aging fleet. There was also a request to increase equipment maintenance by $7,000 for various testing.
Category
1. Operating expenses requests are decreasing by $6,430 and 21.26%.
expenses. However, without that change wages would increase by $170,860 which is due to the proposed 3.5% increase
for funding a plan to complete work with eight EMS companies. The medical supplies budget was increased by
Washington County, Maryland
Requested
Public Safety - Emergency Services
Detailed Summary
Fiscal Year 2021
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9-41 Fire Operations 3,016,960 3,016,960 1,076,560 55.48%1,940,400
9-81 Emergency Management 236,380 (5,510)-2.28%241,890
9-92 Volunteer Fire and Rescue 7,871,000 7,871,000 602,250 8.29%7,268,750
21,529,230 0 21,529,230 3,893,040
coverage by personnel. There is a new position being requested but grant funding is requested.
1. Wages and benefits are increasing by $793,100 and 49.10% due to the proposed increase in wages and related
benefits, the addition of 3 full time firefighters and a volunteer service coordinator, changing from a 2,184 hour to 2,496 hour
3. Requesting $5,000 for headsets, cooling chairs, and microwave ovens.
1. Wages and benefits are decreasing by $262,650 and 19.98% due to the decrease in the required OPEB contribution and
the lower workers comp insurance premium.
and a $21,000 additional allocation was budgeted for some of the volunteer fire companies. There was a decrease of
$100,000 because the LED lighting program was completed. Medical fees increased by $32,460. The program will now
be administered by County staff. The Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association is requesting an additional $198,000 for
new programs. $118,000 is requested for term life policies and $80,000 for benefits such as tuition and child care.
The budget also includes the 3 new incentives discussed with the BOCC - $161,000 for volunteer incentives, $162,000
for company incentives, and $130,000 for fundraising incentives.
2. The operating expenses requested increased $859,900 and 14.44%. The appropriations to Fire and Rescue companies
increased by $264,300. There is a detail of the appropriations in the packet. The utilities were estimated to increase by 3%
2. Operating expenses requested increased by $650 and 1.36%.
1. Wages and benefits are decreasing by $6,160 and 3.17%. The decrease is related to a change in health insurance
scheduled, a personnel requests to increase overtime by $99,610 , a request to add a Fire Captain position that would be filled
by an existing employee at the airport. Also, $326,470 is the budget to fund the 25% match for the SAFER Grant.
remainder is for computers and fit testing kits and machines.
2. Operating expenses requested increased by $111,560 or 68.66%. The majority of the increase is related to training costs
for structural collapse class and an increase in uniforms for the new firefighters.
3. Capital outlay of $334,400 is being requested. $255,500 is for turnout gear, $50,400 for breathing apparatus, and the
The request is for a half year because we anticipate hiring the firefighters around January 2021.