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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24490: PAEDC PURCHASE OF A 2025 FORD F-150 XL4X2 SUPER CAB TRUCK PORT*ARTHURDIA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: August 5,2025 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, CPM I City Manager From: Krystle Muller I Interim CEO RE: PR 24490 I The approval of the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation's purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 XL 4x2 Super Cab Truck from Town and Country Ford,Port Arthur. The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City of Port Arthur City Council's approval for the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation to purchase a 2025 Ford F-150 XL 4x2 Super Cab Truck from Town and Country Ford, Port Arthur, Texas. Background: The Port Arthur Economic Development's(PAEDC)current vehicle, a 2013 Ford F150,is reaching the end of its useful lifetime considering the wear and tear, increasing maintenance and potential breakdown/downtime. The PAEDC received three (3) quotes for the purchase of a new truck with the lowest quote being from Town and Country of Port Arthur, Texas, for a 2025 Ford F-150 XL 4x2 Super Cab. Budgetary Impact: The budgetary impact of this item is $49,070.77 with funds available in PAEDC Account No. 120- 80-625-8523-00-00-000 (Motor Vehicles). Recommendation: It is recommended that the City of Port Arthur's City Council approves the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation's purchase of the 2025 Ford F-150 XL 4x2 Super Cab Truck from Town and Country Ford, Port Arthur,Texas. P.R. No. 24490 8/5/2025 JMC RESOLUTION No. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2025 FORD F-150 XL 4x2 SUPER CAB TRUCK FOR THE PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FROM TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,070.77; FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 120-80-625-8523- 00-00-000 (MOTOR VEHICLES) WHEREAS, The Port Arthur Economic Development's ("PAEDC") current vehicle, a 2013 Ford F150,is reaching the end of its useful lifetime: considering the wear and tear,increasing maintenance and potential breakdown/downtime; and WHEREAS, the PAEDC received three (3) quotes for the purchase of a new truck with the lowest quote being from Town and Country of Port Arthur,Texas, in the amount of$49,070.77 for a 2025 Ford F-150 XL 4x2 Super Cab as denoted in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS,during its regular meeting on August 4,2025,the PAEDC Board of Directors approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 XL 4x2 Super Cab Truck from Town and Country Ford,Port Arthur, Texas, in the amount of$49,070.77 (see Exhibit "B"). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation to purchase a 2025 Ford F-150 XL 4x2 Super Cab Truck from Town and Country Ford, Port Arthur, Texas, in the amount of$49,070.77. Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2025, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers NOES: • Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard,City Secretary APPROVED: KrysthOMuller, Interim PAEDC CEO APPROVED AS TO FORM: { . � 1 Charles E. Zech, PAEDC Attorney APPROVED r6RI* Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROV AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: v(A( Lynda`Boswell, Finance Director EXHIBIT "A" 8/13/25,11:32 AM Worksheet MOTOR VEHICLE BUYER'S ORDER Date 08/13(2025 PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC Seller Town and Country Ford Salesperson Dennis Howell Buyer/Co-BuyerDEVELOPMENT COPPORATION Buyer/Co-Buyer Phone: Res: Bus. (409)963-0579 Cell (409)282-1335 E-mail: Address 501 PROCTOR ST SUITE 100 City PORT ARTHUR State TX Zip 77640 Expected date of delivery is or as soon thereafter as possible.It is agreed that neither the Seller nor the Manufacturer/Distributor is liable for failure to effect delivery.Buyer offers to purchase from Seller under the terms and conditions specified,the following described motor vehicle: AT THIS DEALERSHIP which they agree.No person acquiring or assigning a retail installment Or any • A customer may obtain their own financing. balance under a contract,has any duty to is close to any other person the terms • The finance charge may be negotiable. on which a contract or balance under a contract is acquired,including any discount • The dealership may assign the retail installment contract. or difference between the rates,charges,or balance under the Contract and,the • A person may acquire a retail installment contract or an outstanding balance rates,charges,or balance acquired(Finance Code§348.301). under a contract from another person on the terms,including the price to DESCRIPTION OF SALE UNIT:PJNew❑Demo❑Executive/Official❑Used❑Certified Used(CPO) The following are negotiable&valid until / / Make: Ford Color: Model: F-150 PRICE OF UNIT $ 43 689.00 Stock No.: 111111 Cyl: _Upholstery: Down Payment $ I Body Style: _XL 4x2 SuperC License No.: Odometer Reading: 0 Trade-In $ Year 2025 VIN: Key Nos.: Rebate $ USED TRADE-IN: $ Year: Make: Model: License No.: Unpaid Balance of Trade-In $ IVIN: Lienholder. LienholderAddress: - Sub-Total $ 43,689.00 Payoff on Trade-In $ (as of_/ /_) TOOL BOX $ 1,000.00 Trade-In Allowance $ (as of /_/ ) TOW PKG $ 1,000.00 Net Allowance on Trade-in $ (as of—/ / ) $ TITLE TO TRADE-tN: — — "Dealer's Inventory Tax $ State Motor Vehicle Sales Tax $ 1 Owner/Co-Owner: Odometer Other Taxes $ 2,855.56 License and/or Registration Fee $ 128.25 Remarks on: (Stale)Title: To State for Plate Transfer Fee $ OSalvage❑Rebuilt Salvage ONonrepairable❑Manufacturer Buy-back❑Flood Damage Certificate of Title Fee $ 33.00 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES Vehicle Inspection Fee $ THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED VEIDCLE SOLD BY SELLER IS SOLD AS IS,SELLER,INCLUDING Emission Inspection Fee $ WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS,AND BUYER WILL BEAR THE ENTIRE EXPENSE OF Deputy Service Fee Paid to Dealer $ REPAIRING OR CORRECTING ANY DEFECTS THAT PRESENTLY EXIST OR THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE -Documentary Fee $ 225,00 VEHICLE.UNLESSA WRITTEN WARRANTY BY,OR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SELLER COVERING THE DESCRIBED VEHICLE IS DELIVERED TO BUYER IN CONJUNCTION WITH OR WITHIN 90 DAYS $ FOLLOWING THE TIME OF THE SALE.BUT SUCH VEHICLE OR OF ITS COMPONENT PARTS MAY BE Unpaid Balance $ 49,070.77 SUBJECT TO WARRANTY BY THE MANUFACTURER THEREOF. 'A DOCUMENTARY FEE iS NOT AN OFFICIAL FEE.A DOCUMENTARY FEE IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW BUT MAY BE CHARGED TO BUYERS FOR HANDLING DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE.A DOCUMENTARY FEE MAY NOT EXCEED A REASONABLE AMOUNT AGREED TO BY THE PARTIES.THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY LAW.UN CARGO DOCUMENTAL NOES UN CARGO OFICiAL.LA LEY NO EXIGE CUE SE IMPONGA UN CARGO DOCUMENTAL.PERO ESTE PODRIA COBRARSE A LOS COMPRADORES POR EL MANEJO DE LA DOCUMENTACiON EN RELACiON CON LA YENTA UN CARGO DOCUMENTAL NO PUEDE EXCEDER UNA CANTIDAD RAZONABLE ACORDADA POR LAS PARTES.ESTA NOTIFICACION SE EXIGE POR LEY 'The Dealer's Inventory Tax charge is Intended to reimburse the dealer for ad valorem taxes on its motor vehicle inventory.The charge,which Is paid by the dealer to the county tax assessor-collector,Is not a tax imposed on a consumer by the government,and is not required to be charged by the dealer to the consumer. The Information you see on the window form for this vehicle is part of this Buyer agrees to deliver the original bill of sale and the title to any trade-in along with the contract.Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions on the delivery of the trade-in and further agrees to execute any and all documents necessary or contract of sale.La information qua aparece en la ventaniHa de este vehicwlo forma parte required to transfer legal title and ownership to Seller or its assigns,Buyer warrants the de este contralo.La information contends en el formulano de la ventanilla anula cualquier trade-in to be Iris property and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except as prevision qua establezca to contrano y qua aparezca en el contralo de yenta. otherwise noted herein.Buyer further warrants that the trade-in has not been declared If a credit purchase.this is an offer to purchase only.Buyer offers to purchase vehicle on rebuilt salvage,reconditioned,nonrepairable,or flood damaged and that the emission credit on terms described herein and no contractual relationship is created.Tills order does systems have not been tampered with and are in the condition as originally manufactured. not constitute an agreement for the extension of credit. except for ordinary wear.unless so disclosed. Manufacturer/Distributor reserves the right to change the price of new vehicles to Seller Seller makes no representations concerning fuel economy of the safe unit and any without notice.In the event that the price to Seller of the new vehicle ordered hereunder is information posted on the sale unit or contained in literature relating to the same reflect the changed prior to delivery to Buyer,Buyer agrees and accepts that the cash delivered price results of tests performed,required or prescribed by government agency,upon which Seller will be changed accordingly. has relied. If the Buyer's used car trade-in is not delivered to the Seller until delivery of the new It is expressly agreed to and understood by Buyer and Seller that in the event of a non- vehicle,the trade-in will be reappraised at that time and Buyer agrees that such reappraised credit transaction,Seller retains a security interest in the purchased vehicle anti'such time value shall determine the allowance,if any,made for the trade-in. as Buyer has paid the Seller for the vehicle. Buyer agrees to all the above listed charges. ARBITRATION PROVISION while under investigation for discipline or removal,to conduct the arbitration n lieu of ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES contacting the AM to conduct the arbitration. Arbitration is a method of resolving a claim,dispute,or controversy(collectively,a This Order evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce.Any arbitration under "Claim")without filing a lawsuit in court Either Buyer or Seller may choose at any time, this Arbitration Provision is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act(9 U.S.0 §1,et seq.:. including after a lawsuit is filed,to have any Claim related to or arising out of the Judgment the award maybe awarded in any court having lunsdiebon.No punitive damages transaction identified in this Buyer'B Order('Order)if a cash transaction and a retail may be awarded against either Buyer or Seller. Installment transaction if a credit purchase,including the interpretation,scope.or validity of The arbitration hearing will be conducted in the federal district in which Buyer resides,If arbitration decided by arbitration and not by a court action. Buyer demands arbitration first,Buyer agrees to pay the initial arbitration filing fee or case When&dispute is:resolved by arbitration and not in a court,each party gives up the management fee up m$125 and Seller will pay any additional initial filing lee or case right to a trial by a court or a jury trial.Buyer gives up any right Buyer may have to bring a management fee.Seller will pay the entire filing fee or case management fee if Seller class-action lawsuit or class arbitration or to participate in either as a claimant.Buyer gives demands arbitration first.Seller wit pay the arbitration corn and fees for the first day of up any right Buyer may have to consolidate or join Buyers arbitration with the arbitration of arbitration,up to a maximum of eight hours..The arbitrary shall deade who pays.any others.The information that can be obtained in discovery from either party or from a third additional costs and fees. person in arbitration is generally more limited than in a lawsuit.Generally,there is no right Notwithstanding this Arbitration Provision,Buyer and Seller and Seller's successors and to appeal the decision of an arbitrator"under the Federal Arbitration Act(9 U.S.C.§1,et assignees retain the right to exercise self-help remedies and to seek provisional remedies seq.)Other rights that Buyer or Seller would have in court may not be available in from a court pending final determination of the dispute by the arbitrator.Neither Buyer nor arbitration. Setter waive the right to arbitrate by exercising self-help remedies,including repossession, Either Buyer or Seller may contact the American arbitration Association('AAA')et 1- filing suit or seeking or obtaining provisional remedies from a court. 877-495-4185 to conduct the arbitration and the other party to start an arbitration.II there is In consideration of the announced to be paid by Seller,see above,Buyer agrees a conflict between the association's rules and this Arbitration Provision,this arbitration to this Arbitration Provision. Provision will govern.Ether Buyer or Seller may request a former or retired judge who If any portion of this Arbitration Provision is unenforceable,it is severed and the served as a judge for at least four years and has not been removed from office or resigned remaining provisions shall be enforced. AS BUYER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE,I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE SELLER MAY MAKE A PROFIT ON THE SALE OF THE VEIDCLE,ANY ADD-ON EQUIPMENT,INSURANCE PRODUCT,FINANCING,WARRANTY OR SERVICE CONTRACT,REPAIR,OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR SERVICE SOLD BY SELLER. Buyer's/Co-Buyer's Signature Date 08/13/2025 Seller's Signature Date 08/13/2025 https://www.eleadcrm.com/app/desking/pages/worksheet.aspx 1/1 • C_______D Y;e9C(... Preview Order M005-X1K-4x2 XL SuperCab: Order Summary Time of Preview;06/11/2025 12:26:11 Receipt:6/9/2025 Dealership Name: Philpott Ford Sales Code : F52757 Dealer Rep. MIKE ALLEN Type Retail Vehicle Line F-150 Order Code M005 Customer Name X XXXXX Priority Code 19 Model Year 2025 Price Level 565 , DESCRIPTION MSRP DESCRIPTION MSRP lb F150 4X2 SUPERCAB XL-145 $41760 6940#GVWR PACKAGE $0 145 INCH WHEELBASE $0 CV LOT MANAGEMENT $0 ICONIC SILVER METALLIC $0 JOB 42 ORDER $0 VINYL 40/20/40 FRONT SEAT $0 FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET $0 MEDIUM DARK SLATE $0 50 STATE EMISSIONS $0 EQUIPMENT GROUP 101A $0 TOW/HAUL PACKAGE $1010 .XL SERIES $0 .INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONT $0 .17"SILVER STEEL WHEELS $0 EXTENDED RANGE 36GAL FUEL TANK $0 5.0L V8 ENGINE $2340 ALUMINUM TOOLBOX-BLACK`ACCY $1040 ELEC TEN-SPEED AUTO TRANS $0 FUEL CHARGE $0 .245/70R 17 BSW ALL-SEASON $0 PRICED DORA $0 3.73 ELECTRONIC LOCK RR AXLE $0 ADVERTISING ASSESSMENT $0 I DESTINATION&DELIVERY $2195 MSRP TOTAL BASE AND OPTIONS $48345 DISCOUNTS NA TOTAL $48345 Additional Fees: ;; ;/ r el- 4 du-1.tku Tax - $2,890.31 (@ 6.25%) Vehicle Inventory Tax $104.02 approx. ��( ��� r i Doc Fee $225.00 . --- -•.••-._,._._ t., Title Fee - $38.00 A( License Fee - $125.50 This order has not been submitted to the order bank. Inspection Fee - $23.75 Processing & Handling - $50.00 This is not an invoice. 1 Total with Additional Fees - $49,701 .58 j i 1 .:1 1 Roberts cc/767;a1 6/10/2025 ( cc/767a1 Salesperson: .moo: Manager Erik Rudnick FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY CUSTOMER Homo Phone Address: Work Phone: E•Mall t Call Phone: VEHICLE Stock#: New/Used: New VIN: Mileage: Vehicle: Color Type: Loan Payments Estimated Market Value Selling Price 49,040.00 Window Tint 699.00 Cash Down 4,000 5,000 6,000 Wheel Locks 125.00 36 Months 1705 �671 1637 Total Purchase 49,864.00 Tax 3,116.50 48 Months 1358 1330 1303 Doc Fee 225.00 Title Fee 38.00 60 Months 1952 1128 1105 License Fee 125.50 •A.P.R.Subject to equity and credit requirements. inspection Fee 23.75 Processing and Handling 50.00 VIT �...- Balance (�53,546.77`+'-\. Customer Approval: Management Approval: By signing this authorization form,you certify that the above personal Information is correct and accurate,and authorize the release of credit and employment information.By signing above,I provide to the dealership and its affiliates consent to communicate with me about my vehicle or any future vehicles using electronic, verbal and written communications Including but not limited to Wail,text messaging,SMS,phone calls and direct mall.Terms and Conditions subject to credit approval. For information Only.This Is not an offer or contract for sale. Remove Options: t Window Tint - $699.00 Wheel Locks - $125.00 Total with Options Removed $52,722.77 I. 1 r EXHIBIT "B" 8/13/25, 11:32 AM Worksheet MOTOR VEHICLE BUYER'S ORDER Date 08/13/2025 PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC Seller Town and Country Ford Salesperson Dennis Howell Buyer/Co-BuyerDEVELOPMENT COPPORATION Buyer/Co-Buyer Phone: Res: Bus. (409)963-0579 Cell (409)282-1335 E-mail: Address 501 PROCTOR ST SUITE 100 City PORT ARTHUR State TX Zip 77640 Expected date of delivery is or as soon thereafter as possible.It is agreed that neither the Seller nor the Manufacturer/Distributor is liable for failure to effect delivery.Buyer offers to purchase from Seller under the terms and conditions specified,the following described motor vehicle: AT THiS DEALERSHIP which they agree.No person acquiring or assigning a retail installment Or any • A customer may obtain their own financing. balance under a contract,has any duty to is close to any other person the terms • The finance charge may be negotiable. on which a contract or balance under a contract is acquired,including any discount • The dealership may assign the retail installment contract. or difference between the rates,charges,or balance under the contract and.the • A person may acquire a retail installment contract or an outstanding balance rates,charges,or balance acquired(Finance Code§348.301). under a contract from another person on the terms,including the price to DESCRIPTION OF SALE UNiT:PJNew❑Demo❑ExecutivetOfficial❑Used❑Certified Used(CPO) The following are negotiable&valid until / I Make: Ford Color: Model: F-150 PRICE OF UNIT $ 43,689.00 (Stock No.: 11111i Cyl: Upholstery: Down Payment $ I Body Style: XL 4x2 SuperC License No.: Odometer Reading: 0 Trade-In $ I Year: 2025 Vial: Key Nos.: Rebate $ USED TRADE-IN: $ $ Year: Make: Model: License No.: Unpaid Balance of Trade-In $ i VIN: Lienhofder. Lienholder Address: Sub-Total $ 43,689.00 Payoff on Trade-In $ (as of_/ /_) TOOL BOX $` 1 00,00 Trade-In Allowance $ (as of i~I ) TOW PKG $ 1,000.00 - Net Allowance on Trade-In $ (as of / 1-) $ TITLE TO TRADE-IN: - - ^'• "Dealers Inventory Tax $ State Motor Vehicle Sales Tax $ Odometer: Other Taxes Owner/Co-Owner: $ 2,855.58 Remarks on: (State)Title: License and/or Registration Fee $ 128.25 ❑Salvage❑Rebus t Salvage❑Nonrepairable❑Manufacturer Buy-back D C of Tel Flood Damage State toe Transfer Fee $ Certificate Ne Fee $ 33,00 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES Vehicle Inspection Fee $ THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED VEIDCLE SOLD BY SELLER IS SOLD AS IS,SELLER,INCLUDING Emission Inspection Fee $ WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS,AND BUYER WILL BEAR THE ENTIRE EXPENSE OF Deputy Service Fee Paid to Dealer $ " REPAIRING OR CORRECTING ANY DEFECTS THAT PRESENTLY EXIST OR THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE 'Documentary Fee $ 225.00 VEHICLE.UNLESSA WRITTEN WARRANTY BY,OR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SELLER COVERING THE DESCRIBED VEHICLE IS DELIVERED TO BUYER IN CONJUNCTION WITH OR WITHIN 90 DAYS $ FOLLOWING THE TIME OF THE SALE,BUT SUCH VEHICLE OR OF ITS COMPONENT PARTS MAY BE Unpaid Balance $ 49,070.77 SUBJECT TO WARRANTY BY THE MANUFACTURER THEREOF. 'A DOCUMENTARY FEE IS NOT AN OFFICIAL FEE.A DOCUMENTARY FEE IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW BUT MAY BE CHARGED TO BUYERS FOR HANDLING DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE.A DOCUMENTARY FEE MAY NOT EXCEED A REASONABLE AMOUNT AGREED TO BY THE PARTIES.THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY LAW.UN CARGO DOCUMENTAL NO ES UN CARGO OFiCIAL.LA LEY NO EXIGE QUE SE IMPONGA UN CARGO DOCUMENTAL PERO ESTE PODRIA COBRARSE A LOS COMPRADORES POR EL MANEJO DE LA DOCUMENTACION EN RELACION CON LA VENTA UN CARGO DOCUMENTAL NO PUEDE EXCEDER UNA CANTFDAD RAZONABLE ACORDADA POR LAS PARTES.ESTA NOTiFICACION SE EXIGE POR LEY, "The Dealers Inventory Tax charge is Intended to reimburee the dealer for ad valorem taxes on its motor vehicle inventory.The charge,which is paid by the dealer to the ,county tax assessor-collector,is not a tax Imposed on a consumer by the government,and is not required to be charged by the dealer to the consumer. The Information you see on the window form for this vehicle Is part of this Buyer agrees to deliver the original bill of sale and the title to any trade-in along with the contract Information on the window form overrides arty contrary provisions on the delivery of the trade-in and further agrees to execute any and all documents necessary or contract of sale.La information quo aparece en la ventaniila de este vehiculo forma parte required to transfer legal title and ownership to Seiler or its assigns.Buyer warrants the de este contralto.La information contends en al fonnulano de la ventanilla onto cualquier trade-in to be Iris property and free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except as prevision qua establezca Io confront)y qua aparezca en el control()de venta. otherwise noted herein.Buyer further warrants that the trade-in has not been declared If a credit purchase,this is an offer to purchase only.Buyer offers to purchase vehicle on rebuilt salvage,reconditioned,nonrepalrable,or flood damaged and that the emission credit on terms described herein and no contractual relationship is created.Tills order does systems have not been tampered with and are in the condition as originally manufactured, not constitute an agreement for the extension of credit. except for ordinary wear,unless so disclosed. Manufacturer/Distributor reserves the right to change the price of new vehicles to Seller Seller makes no representations concerning fuel economy of the safe unit and any without notice.In the event that the price to Seller of the new vehicle ordered hereunder is information posted on the sale unit or contained in literature relating to the same reflect the changed prior to delivery to Buyer,Buyer agrees and accepts that the cash delivered price results of tests performed.required or prescribed by government agency,upon which Seller will be changed accordingly, has retied. If the Buyer's used car trade-in is not delivered to the Seller until delivery of the new It is expressly agreed to and understood by Buyer and Seller that in the event of a non- vehicle,the trade-in will be reappraised at that time and Buyer agrees that such reappraised credit transaction,Seller retains a security interest in the purchased vehicle unti'such time value shall determine the allowance,if any,made for the trade-in. as Buyer has paid the Seller for the vehicle. Buyer agrees to all the above listed charges. AREITRATION PROVISION while under investigation for discipline or removal.to conduct the arbitration n lieu of ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES contacting the AAA to conduct the arbitration. Arbitration is a method of resolving a claim,dispute,or controversy(collectively.a This Order evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce.Any arbitration under "Claim")without filing a lawsuit in court.Either Buyer or Seller may choose at any time, this Arbitration Provision is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act(9 U.S.C.§1,et seq.:. including after a lawsuit is filed,to have any Claim related to or arising out of the Judgment the award maybe awarded in any court having lunsdrdion.No punitive damages transaction identified in this Buyer'B Order('Order")if a cash transaction and a retail may be awarded against either Buyer or Seller. installment transaction if a credit purchase,including the interpretation,scope.or validity of The arbitration hearing will be conducted in the federal district in which Buyer resides.If arbitration decided by arbitration and not by a court action. Buyer demands arbitration first,Buyer agrees to pay the initial arbitration filing fee or case When&dispute is:resolved by arbitration and not in a court•each party gives up the management fee up m$125 and Seger wit pay any addtional initial filing lee or case right to a trial by a court or a jury trial.Buyer gives up any right Buyer may have to bring a management fee.Seller will pay the entire filing fee or case management fee if Seller Bass-action lawsuit or class arbitration or to participate in either as a claimant.Buyer gives demands arbitration first.Seller will pay the arbitration corn and fees for the first day of up any right Buyer may have to consolidate or join Buyers arbitration with the arbitration of arbitration,up to a maximum of eight hours..The arbitrary shall decide who pays.any others.The information that can be obtained in discovery from either party or from a third additional costs and fees. person in arbitration is generally more limited than in a lawsuit.Generally,there is no right Notwithstanding this Arbitration Provision,Buyer and Seller and Seller's successors and to appeal the decision of en arbitrator"under the Federal Arbitration Act(9 U.S.C.§1.et assignees retain the right to exercise self-help remedies and to seek provisional remedies seq.)Other rights that Buyer or Seller would have in court may not be available in from a court penctng final determination of the dispute by the arbitrator.Neither Buyer nor arbitration. Seller waive the right to arbitrate by exercising self-help remedies,including repossession, Either Buyer or Seller may contact the American arbitration Association('AAA')at 1- filing suit or seeking or obtaining provisional remedies from a court. 877-495-4185 to conduct the arbitration and the other party to start an arbitration.If there is In consideration of the announced to be paid by Seller,see above,Buyer agrees a conflict between the association's rules and this Arbitration Provision,this arbitration to this Arbitration Provision. Provision will govern.Either Buyer or Seller may request a former or retired judge who If any portion of this Arbitration Provision is unenforceable,it is severed and the served as a judge for at least four years and has not been removed from office or resigned remaining provisions shell be enforced. AS BUYER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE,I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE SELLER MAY MAKE A PROFIT ON THE SALE OF THE VEIDCLE,ANY ADD-ON EQUIPMENT,INSURANCE PRODUCT,FINANCING,WARRANTY OR SERVICE CONTRACT,REPAIR,OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR SERVICE SOLD BY SELLER. Buyer's/Co-Buyer's Signature Date 08/13/2025 Seller's Signature Date 08/13/2025 hops://www.eleadcrm.tom/app/decking/pages/worksheet.aspx 1/1