2014-330 DEAPR - Kenneth Craver for legal services for Orange County's acceptance of the Davis conservation easement $3,500

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I will prepare a legal description of the Property based on the survey that I understand is now being prepared specifically for this transaction. The legal description will be used to describe the Property in the Warranty Deed of Conservation Easement(the "Easement Deed"). The Easement Deed was drafted, negotiated and executed prior to my involvement in this matter Closin I will conduct the closing on the Easement. The closing can occur in my offices or another location that works better for the parties. The County agrees to wire the closing funds into my trust account prior to the closing. I will make every effort to provide the County with a draft of the settlement statement no less than 24 hours prior to the closing date. Following the closing, I will update title and record the new plat and Easement Deed in the office of the Register of Deeds and prepare a final title opinion and deliver the same to Investors Title for issuance of the title insurance policy. Legal Fees & Expenses This engagement is specifically limited to: (1) performing the title search; (2)preparing the title opinion; (3) procuring title insurance;(4)disusing any title issues discovered during the title search with you; (5) recording the documents listed above; and (d) conducting the closing. Please be aware that additional work necessary to complete the closing, such as attempting to resolve significant title defects, may require work beyond the scope of this letter and in excess of the"not to exceed"amount listed below. In the event the County requires representation prior to closing or additional legal work not referenced in this letter becomes necessary (such as work associated with clearing any title defects), then I will perform such work at the County's specific: request under an amendment to this agreement at our normal hourly rates My fees for performing the legal work outlined herein are as follows: (1) $85.00 dollars per hour for the services of my firm's real estate paralegal who will collect the necessary documents from the office of the Register of Deeds and otherwise assist me with this matter; and (2) $235.00 per hour for all work I perform. The fees due under this agreement will not exceed $3,500.00. I will begin work on this transaction as soon as I received an executed copy of this letter agreement from the County. Please understand that I must charge for all work performed even if this transaction fails for any reason. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding this letter. I look forward to working with you on this transaction. cerel ri . errell HE FIRM kennon craver,pfic 4011 university drive.suite 300,Aurhorn,»c 27707 • Posl office box 51579.durhnni. 2-1-1.579 TELEPHONE 919 490 0500.FAX 919 490 0873 • wwuk ken noncnnvr.cou,