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City of Bremerton
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AUDITOR/RECORDER'S INDEXING FORM
Document Title(s) 1 Agreement
Reference Number(s) of Documents assigned or released Kitsap County Auditor's #62199
Grantor(s) 1 Ray Somer
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Grantee(s) 1 The City of Bremerton
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Legal Description A portion of the N '/2 of the NW '/4 of the SE '/4 of Section 32, Township 24 North, Range
(abbreviated) !East, W M in Kitsap County, WA
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Assessor's Property Tax Parcel /Account Number 322401 -4- 073 -2003
Project Name Replacement of Agreement under Kitsap County Auditor's No 62199
AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is executed by and between the CITY OF BREMERTON,
WASHINGTON, hereinafter referred to as the "City ", and RAY SONIER, hereinafter referred
to as "Mr Somer ", for himself/herself and his/her executors, administrators, heirs, assigns, and
personal representatives, on this I) day of A r R i L 1 2011
WHEREAS, the Bremerton Water and Power Company entered into an agreement in
1912, (Kitsap County, book of deeds, Volume 82, pages 83 Auditor's No 62199) (attached as
exhibit A) with Micheal Griffin providing for its use of water from Gorst Creek, and
WHEREAS, the 1912 agreement was later assigned to the City of Bremerton's
Municipal Water Department, and
WHEREAS, the 1912 agreement provided one (1) twenty (20) acre parcel of land under
single ownership for an allowance of two thousand (2,000) gallons of water per day in return for
the City's use of water from Gorst Creek, and
WHEREAS, the single parcel of property subject to the 1912 agreement has
subsequently been divided into fourteen (14) separate parcels, and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the interest of each party affected by the
1912 Agreement to resolve their rights pursuant to the 1912 agreement, terminate the 1912
Agreement and establish a new relationship with existing owners,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as
follows
A That Mr Somer is currently entitled to an allowance of water pursuant to the 1912
agreement
B That the City will be entitled to continue to withdraw water from Gorst Creek as is
necessary for City needs
C That the City will take the following action
1 The City will pay a one -time, lump sum payment of Two Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($2,500 00) to Mr Somer
D In consideration of the payment/(action) agreed to above by the City, Mr Somer agrees to
the complete and final termination of the 1912 Agreement referenced herein and to fully
and completely release any interest in the 1912 Agreement as well as release and forever
hold harmless the City, and each of its officers, employees, and agents, from any and all
claims, including but not limited to any claim of breach of the 1912 Agreement
referenced herein Mr Somer also specifically agrees that the City will continue to have
the right in perpetuity to divert water from Gorst Creek for the use of the City as deemed
necessary by the City
E That Mr Sarver acknowledges that upon termination of the 1912 Agreement and the
release of their interest in the Agreement, that they will be responsible for all costs
associated with monthly meter fees and usage as determined by the City
F Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the City or Mr Somer from bringing suit or
pursuing other legal or equitable remedies to enforce the terms of this Agreement
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G This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties in
settlement of all matters, claims, and disputes between them ansmg from or relating to
the matters set forth herein, and supersedes all prior written or oral agreements, offers,
discussions, or understandings of any kind whatever This Agreement may only be
amended in writing, signed by the parties
H This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State of
Washington
I Mr Somer acknowledges that they have had full opportunity to consult with a
representative of their choice, before executing this Agreement, and that they are not
relying on any representations of the City, other than as specifically stated herein
J Binding Effect This Agreement shall run with the land and be binding on all parties
having or acquiring from the Owner(s), their heirs, successors or assigns, any right, title
or interest in the Property or any part thereof This Agreement shall inure to the benefit
of each present interest or future successor in interest of said Property or any part thereof,
or interest therein
K If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under
present or future laws, such provision shall be fully severable and this Agreement shall be
construed and enforced as if such provision had never comprised a part of this
Agreement, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect, and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its
severance from this Agreement
L Mr Somer agrees that this agreement shall be recorded with the Kitsap County Auditor
M MR. SONIER, BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, CERTIFY THAT (A) THEY
ENTER THIS AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT THE TERMS VOLUNTARILY,
WITHOUT DURESS (B) THEY HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW
THIS AGREEMENT WITH A LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND (C) THEY
HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERMS AND
CONSEQUENCES OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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GRANTOR
RAY S IER
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STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF KITSAP )
On this l l day of t-, , 2011, before me a Notary Public in and for
the State of Washington, personal appeared V W�j S ®I3 try to me known
to be the individual that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged it to be the free and
voluntary act, for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument, and on oath stated that
he /she /they were authorized to execute said instrument
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year
first above written
Notary Public NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the State
State of Washington 7 of Washington, residing at Sew KA-D �
MERCEDITA A ACALA My appointment expires VAAV..
y Appointment Expires Mar 12, 2012
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CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
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By PAT ENT
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STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF KIT )
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On thisXay of , 2011, before me a Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington, personally app ared Patty Lent to me known to be the Mayor of the City of Bremerton, a
municipal corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged it to be the free and
voluntary act and deed of the municipal corporation, for the uses and purposes mentioned in this instrument,
and on oath stated that he was authorized to execute said instrument
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year first
above written
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF WASHING N TARY PUBLIC, in an d r the State
CAROL L ETGEN of Washington, residmg at
COMMISSION EXPIRES 12/18120121 appomtment expires /
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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OGER LUBOVICH
City Attorney
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