"Deed" has the meaning ascribed to it in the Preamble. "2019 Deed of Settlement" has the meaning ascribed to it in the Recitals.Contract recitals are statements that provide background information about the intent of a contract. They are located in the introductory part of a contract. The contractor informs the City in advance of any change in subcontractors. Consent Judgment in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. OC Community Resources. FY 17-18 HCD Model Contract. 1. Review the agreement sections thoroughly. It is often the case in contracts, loan documents or security documents that recitals precede the operative provisions.