Prohibition Against Transfers of Interests in Redeveloper Sample Clauses

Prohibition Against Transfers of Interests in Redeveloper. Redeveloper recognizes the importance of the Redevelopment Project to the general welfare of the community and that the identity of the Redeveloper and its qualifications are critical to the Township in entering into this Agreement, particularly in view of the public aids that may be made available for the purpose of making such redevelopment possible. The Township considers that a Transfer of the ownership in Redeveloper or of a substantial part thereof, or any other act or transaction involving or resulting in a significant change in the ownership of or with respect to the identity of the parties in control of Redeveloper or the degree thereof, is for practical purposes a Transfer or disposition of the Project. Redeveloper recognizes that it is because of such qualifications and identity that the Township is entering into this Agreement with Redeveloper, and, in so doing, the Township is relying on the obligations of Redeveloper and not some other person or entity for the faithful performance of all undertakings and covenants to be performed by Redeveloper hereunder. As a result, prior to completion of the Project (or applicable phase thereof) as evidenced by the issuance of a Certificate of Completion, and without the prior written approval of the Township (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), Redeveloper agrees for itself and all successors in interest that there shall be no Transfer of (i) the Project Site, (ii) any equity interest in Redeveloper, nor (iii) any direct or indirect change in control of Redeveloper as it exists on the Effective Date, whether by changes in capitalization, merger, or otherwise. The Township recognizes that implementation of the Project may involve one or more joint venture arrangements between Redeveloper and other developers having particular development expertise and financial capabilities. The Township agrees to consider such joint venture arrangements in good faith, and will not unreasonably withhold its consent to any such arrangement provided (A) that such joint venture entity assumes all of the obligations of Redeveloper under the terms of this Agreement and under all applicable Governmental Approvals as to the applicable phase of the Project, provided that Redeveloper shall not be released from and shall remain liable for the performance of Redeveloper's and the joint venture's obligations; (B) that the creation and existence of the joint venture does not materially and negatively affect the Township...