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Natures Refuge North Development Agreement September 8, 2025 page 10 City upon default by Developer in the payment of special assessments. The cash escrow or letter of credit shall remain in place throughout the term of the special assessments. The letter of credit may not be terminated without the City’s written consent. c. Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns, agrees that within 30 days after the date of sale of a lot, the Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns, at its own cost and expense, shall pay the entire unpaid charges assessed or to be assessed under this Agreement against such property. d. If a certificate of occupancy is issued before the special assessments have been levied, the Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns shall pay the City the sum of cash equal to 120% of the Engineer's estimate of the special assessments for such Charges that would be levied against the property. Upon such payment the City shall issue a certificate showing the assessments are paid in full. Notwithstanding the issuance of said certificate, the Developer shall be liable to the City for any deficiency and the City shall pay the Developer any surplus arising from the payment based upon such estimate. e. Acceleration of Special Assessments upon Default. In the event the Developer violates any of the covenants, conditions or agreements herein, violates any ordinance, rule or regulation of the City, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota or other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the plat or development, or fails to pay when due any installment of any special assessment levied pursuant to this agreement, or any interest thereon, the City at its option, in addition to its rights and remedies hereunder, after 10 days written notice to the Developer, may declare all of the unpaid special assessments which are then estimated or levied pursuant to this agreement due and payable in full, with interest. The City may seek recovery of such special assessments due and payable from the security provided herein. In the event that such security is insufficient to pay the outstanding amount of such special assessments plus accrued interest the City may certify such outstanding special assessments in full to the County Auditor pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 429.061, subdivision 3, for collection the following year. The City, at its option, may commence legal action against the Developer to collect the entire unpaid balance of the special assessments then estimated or levied pursuant hereto, with interest, including reasonable attorney's fees, and Developer shall be liable for such special assessments and, if more than one, such liability shall be joint and several. In addition to any other rights and remedies upon Developer’s default, the City may refuse to issue building permits and/or Certificates of Occupancy for any property within the Subdivision until such time as such default has been corrected to the satisfaction of the City. The Developer agrees to reimburse the City for all costs incurred by the City in the enforcement of this agreement, or any portion thereof, including Page 91 of 168