AFFIDAVIT OF COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN.docx

AFFIDAVIT OF COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN

EXTERIOR HISTORIC CHARACTER

Property Address: 243 Main Street, Lilburn, GA 30047

STATE OF GEORGIA

GWINNETT COUNTY

I, ___________________________(Full Legal Name of Bidder/Authorized Representative), being duly sworn under oath, hereby depose and state as follows:

1. I am over the age of 18 years and am competent to make this affidavit and enter legally binding obligations.

2. I am submitting a bid to purchase the property located at 243 Main Street (hereinafter “the property”) from the Lilburn Downtown Development Authority (hereinafter “DDA”) pursuant to the public bidding process.

3. I have been informed that a condition of the sale is that the successful bidder must commit to maintain the exterior historic character of the Property in perpetuity.

4. I have personally inspected the Property or have had my authorized representative inspect the Property and am familiar with its current exterior historic features, including but not limited to: architectural style, building materials, windows, doors, roofline, siding, trim, porches, and other exterior architectural elements.

5. I acknowledge and understand that the Property possesses significant historic and architectural value to the community.

6. In consideration of being permitted to submit a bid for the Property, I hereby covenant, promise, and legally commit to the following:

a. I will maintain the exterior historic character and architectural integrity of the Property as it exists as of the date of sale, including all significant exterior architectural features, materials, design elements, and character-defining details.

b. I will not alter, remove, demolish, or modify any exterior historic features of the Property without prior written approval from the DDA or designee.

c. Any repairs, restoration, or maintenance work performed on the exterior of the Property will be completed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

d. I will use materials, colors, and construction methods that are appropriate to the historic character of the Property when performing any exterior maintenance or approved alterations.

e. I will maintain the Property in good repair and condition to prevent deterioration of its historic features.

f. I acknowledge that any additions or new construction visible from public rights-of-way must be compatible with the historic character of the original structure and require proper approval from the City of Lilburn.

7. I understand and acknowledge that these obligations will:

a. Run with the land and bind all future owners, heirs, successors, and assigns.

b. Be recorded in the land records as a restrictive covenant on the Property.

c. Be enforceable by the City of Lilburn through injunctive relief, specific performance, or other legal remedies.

d. Continue in perpetuity unless released in writing by the City of Lilburn.

8. I understand that failure to comply with these commitments may result in legal action by the City, including but not limited to injunctive relief, monetary damages, and/or enforcement of specific performance of these obligations.

9. I further understand that this affidavit is a material inducement for the DDA to accept and consider my bid, and that the DDA will rely upon commitments made herein in evaluating bids and completing the sale.

10. I acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel regarding the obligations set forth in this affidavit and the implications of making these commitments.

11. I have personal knowledge of the facts stated herein, and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

12. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Georgia that the foregoing is true and correct.

13. This affidavit shall be binding upon me, my heirs, successors, and assigns.

Signature of Bidder/Entity

Printed Name of Bidder/Entity

Date: _____________________

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this ____ day of ______________, 2025.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: ___________________

[NOTARY SEAL]

Note: This affidavit must be property executed, notarized, and submitted with the bid. Upon acceptance of the bid, this affidavit will be recorded as a restrictive covenant against the property in the land records.

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