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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-318 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AND SELL R t AT a� ?- ,3 t THIS AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AND SELL REAL ESTATE ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 23th day of August , 2007, by and between Indian River County, apolitical subdivision of the State of Florida ("County") , and Robert C. Ford and Jane A. Ford, as Co- Trustees or their successors, of the Robert C. Ford Living Trust Agreement, dated March 26, 1988, ("Sellers") , who agree as follows : 1 . Agreement to Purchase and Sell . The Seller hereby agrees to sell to the County, and the County hereby agrees to purchase from Seller, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, that certain parcel of real property located at 1805 82nd Avenue, Vero Beach (see attached Exhibit "A " County of Indian River, State of Florida and more specifically described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by this reference containing approximately 3, 600 square feet , and all improvements thereon , together with all easements , rights and uses now or hereafter belonging thereto (collectively , the " Property') . 2 . Purchase Price , Effective Date . The purchase price (the " Purchase Price") for the property shall beThirtySix- Thousand and 00/00 Dollars ($36, 000. 00). The Purchase Price shall be paid on the Closing Date . The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be the date upon which the County shall have approved the execution of this Agreement , either by approval by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners at a formal meeting of such Board or by the County Administrator pursuant to his delegated authority. 3 . Title . Seller shall convey marketable title to the Property by warranty deed free of claims , liens , easements and encumbrances of record or known to Seller; but subject to property taxes for the year of Closing and covenants , restrictions and public utility easements of record provided (a) there exists at Closing no violation of any of the foregoing ; and ( b) none of the foregoing prevents County's intended use and development of the Property (" Permitted Exceptions") . 3 . 1 County may order an Ownership and Encumbrance Report or Title Insurance Commitment with respect to the Property . County shall within fifteen ( 15 ) days following the Effective Date of this Agreement deliver written notice to Seller of title defects . Title shall be deemed acceptable to County if (a ) County fails to deliver notice of defects within the time specified , or (b) County delivers notice and Seller cures the defects within thirty (30 ) days from receipt of notice from County of title defects ("Curative Period ") . Seller shall use best efforts to cure the defects within the Curative Period and if the title defects are not cured within the Curative Period , County shall have thirty (30) days from the end of the Curative Period to elect, by written notice to Seller, to : (i) to terminate this Agreement, whereupon shall be of no further force and effect, or ( ii ) extend the Curative Period for up to an additional 90 days ; or ( iii) accept title subject to existing defects and proceed to closing . 4 . Representations of the Seller. 4 . 1 Seller is indefeasibly seized of marketable , fee simple title to the Property , and is the sole owner of and has good right , title , and authority to convey and transfer the Property which is the subject matter of this Agreement , free and clear of all liens and encumbrances . F '\FngineerineARobert Webb\Ford82nd avePurchase Contractdoc - I - 4 . 2 From and after the Effective Date of this Agreement , Seller shall take no action which would impair or otherwise affect title to any portion of the Property , and shall record no documents in the Public Records which would affect title to the Property, without the priorwritten consent of the County . 4 . 3 There are no existing or pending special assessments affecting the Property, which are or may be assessed by any governmental authority, water or sewer authority , school district, drainage district or any other special taxing district. 5 . Default. 5 . 1 In the event the County shall fail to perform any of its obligations hereunder, the Seller shall , at its sole option , be entitled to : ( i) terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered to the County at or prior to the Closing Date and thereupon neither the Seller nor any other person or party shall have any claim for specific performance , damages , or otherwise against the County ; or ( ii) waive the County's default and proceed to Closing . 5 . 2 In the event the Seller shall fail to perform any of its obligations hereunder , the County shall , at its sole option , be entitled to : ( i) terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered to the Seller at or prior to the Closing Date and thereupon neither the County nor any other person or party shall have any claim for specific performance , damages or otherwise against the Seller; or (ii) obtain specific performance of the terms and conditions hereof; or ( iii) waive the Seller' s default and proceed to Closing : 6 . Closing . 6 . 1 The closing of the transaction contemplated herein ("Closing " and "Closing Date") shall take place within 60 days following the Effective Date of this Agreement . The parties agree that the Closing shall be as follows : (a) The Seller shall execute and deliver to the County a warranty deed conveying marketable title to the Property , free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and in the condition required by paragraph 3 . ( b) The Seller shall have removed all of its personal property and equipment from the Property and Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to County vacant and in the same or better condition that existed at the Effective Date hereof. (c) If Seller is obligated to discharge any encumbrances at or prior to Closing and fails to do so , County may use a portion of Purchase Price funds to satisfy the encumbrances . (d ) If the Seller is a non-resident alien or foreign entity, Seller shall deliver to the County an affidavit, in a form acceptable to the County, certifying that the Seller and any interest holders are not subject to tax under the Foreign Investment and Real Property Tax Act of 1980 . (e) The Seller and the County shall each deliver to the other such other documents or F.\Engineering\Robert Webb\Ford82nd avePurchase Contract doc - 2 - instruments as may reasonably be required to Close this transaction . 6 . 2 Taxes . All taxes and special assessments which are a lien upon the property on or prior to the Closing Date (except current taxes which are not yet due and payable) shall be paid by the Seller prior to closing . 7 . Closing Costs ; Expenses . County shall be responsible for preparation of all Closing documents . 7 . 1 County shall pay the following expenses at Closing : 7 . 1 . 1 The cost of recording the warranty deed and any release or satisfaction obtained by Seller pursuant to this Agreement. 7 . 1 . 2 Documentary Stamps required to be affixed to the warranty deed . 7 . 1 . 3 All costs and premiums forthe owner's marketability title insurance commitment and policy, if any. 7 . 2 Seller shall pay the following expenses at or prior to Closing : 7 . 2 . 1 All costs necessary to cure title defect(s) or encumbrances , other than the Permitted Exceptions , and to satisfy or release of record all existing mortgages , liens or encumbrances upon the Property. 8 . Miscellaneous . 8 . 1 Controlling Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida . Venue shall be in Indian River County for all state court matters , and in the Southern District of Florida for all federal court matters . 8 . 2 Condemnation . In the event that all or any part of the Property shall be acquired or condemned for any public or quasi-public use or purpose , or if any acquisition or condemnation proceedings shall be threatened or begun prior to the Closing of this transaction , County shall have the option to either terminate this Agreement , and the obligations of all parties hereunder shall cease , or to proceed , subject to all other terms , covenants , conditions , representations and warranties of this Agreement, to the Closing of the transaction contemplated hereby and receive title to the Property; receiving , however, any and all damages , awards or other compensation arising from or attributable to such acquisition or condemnation proceedings . County shall have the right to participate in any such proceedings . 8 . 3 Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this transaction and supersedes all prior agreements , written or oral , between the Seller and the County relating to the subject matter hereof. Any modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and executed by each of the parties . F yF.ngineenngvRobert WeWFord82nd avePurchase Contact doc - 3 - 8 . 4 ' Assignment and Binding Effect. Neither County nor Seller may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. The terms hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns . 8 . 5 Notices . Any notice shall be deemed duly served if personally served or if mailed by certified mail , return receipt requested , or if sent via " overnight" courier service or facsimile transmission , as follows : If to Seller: Robert C . Ford Living Trust 703 Holly Rd . Vero Beach , FI 32963 If to County : Indian River County 1840 25`' Street , Vero Beach , FL 32960 Attn : Engineering Ron Callahan Either party may change the information above by giving written notice of such change as provided in this paragraph . 8 . 6 Survival and Benefit. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein , each agreement, representation or warranty made in this Agreement by or on behalf of either party, or in any instruments delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith , shall survive the Closing Date and the consummation of the transaction provided for herein . The covenants , agreements and undertakings of each of the parties hereto are made solely for the benefit of, and may be relied on only by the other party hereto , its successors and assigns , and are not made for the benefit of, nor may they be relied upon , by any other person whatsoever. 8 . 7 Attorney's Fees and Costs . In any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, each party shall bear its own attorney' s fees , costs , and expenses . 8 . 8 . Counterparts . This Agreement maybe executed in two or more counterparts , each one of which shall constitute an original . 8 . 9 . County Approval Required : This Agreement is subject to approval by the Indian River County as set forth in paragraph 2 . 8 . 10 Beneficial Interest Disclosure : In the event Seller is a partnership , limited partnership , corporation , trust , or any form of representative capacity whatsoever for others , Seller shall provide a fully completed , executed , and sworn beneficial interest disclosure statement in the form attached to this Agreement as an exhibit that complies with all of the provisions of Florida Statutes Section 286 . 23 prior to approval of this Agreement by the County . However, pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 286 . 23 (3) (a ) , the beneficial interest in any entity registered with the Federal Securities and Exchange Commission , or registered pursuant to Chapter 517 , Florida Statutes , whose interest is for sale to the general public , is exempt from disclosure ; and where F1 Engineering\Robot Wcbb\Ford82nd avePurchasc Contact doc - 4 - the Seller is a non - public entity , that Seller is not required to disclose persons or entities holding less than five (5 % ) percent of the beneficial interest in Seller. IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above . SELLER : INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Robert C . Ford Livin Tru t BOARD OF COUNTY '��f691tAI $SIONERS 2 .1 By . By , , , v Robert C . Ford , Co-Trustee Ga C . W6eeler, Chairman Date Signed : G 7 Date Signed : I Rob rt C . Ford ivin t By: 7 Me A . r d , Ca-Tru tee Attest : J . K . Barton, Clerk Date Signed : By Deputy Clerk Date Signed : 2,Z) -0 Approved /as tto� /forrrrp and e I fficiency : By William K . Debraal Deputy County Attorney F_\EnaineerSne\Robert Webb\Eord82nd aveYurchase Contract doc - 5 - D GRAPHIC SCALE DD — INDIAN RIVER FARMS COMPANY SUBDIVISION 25 50 North P. B . S. 2, PG, 25 N00 '12 '41 "E (BEARING BASIS) SECTION 2, TWP 33 S RGE 38 E ( IN FEET Ln -- EST LINE TRACT 13, SECTION 1, TWP 33 S, RGE 3B E 1 inch = 50 ft. m "� lo 82ND AVENUE (RANCH ROADICOUNTY ROAD 619) EAST 20' OF THE WEST 50' ROAD ¢ -- - - - — o o' EXISTING R/W LINE (O . R . B . 1358, PG. 1270) R /W ( O. R. B. 198, PG. 719 ) 3 c� w � � — - - - -- o 3 N00 '12'41 "E 200 'm7m4 77 TRACT "F" (FUTURE R /W) P. B . 22, PG. 40 n � ////l/ / Z:36007 3 , 600 SQUARE FEET ( 0. 08 ACRES) I ADD'L 18' R /W M1 h 1 O. R. B. 1681 , PG. 138 10_UMIiED ACCESS AND BUFFER MAINTENANCC FAS MENT S0072 '41 "W — 200 EXISTING R /W LINE WESTFIELD SUBDIVISION I FORD, ROBERT C (CO- TR) & B P. B. 22, PG. 40 FORD, JANE A (CO- TR) ULTIMATE RIW LINE LOT 47 P. I. D. No. 3- 38 - 01 - 00001 - 0120 - 00005. 1 N WESTFIELD OF VDEVELOPMENT CO. SOUTH 200' OF THE AMERITREND COMMERCE CENTER, LLC P. I. D.. No 33-3- 38- 01 - 00023 WEST 10. 82 ACRES OF TRACT 12 P. I. D. No 33- 38-01 - 00001 0000- 00047. 0 0120- 00005. 0 10' BUFFER LEGAL DESCRIPTION : RIGHT- OF- WAY PARCEL o MAINTENANCE EASEMENT fh THE EAST 18 FEET OF THE WEST 68 FEET OF THE SOUTH 200 FEET OF THE WEST 10 . 82 ACRES a 30' UTILITY EASEMENT �- OF TRACT 12 , SECTION 1 , TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH , RANGE 38 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE LAST ( o. R. e . 762, PG. 1412 a GENERAL PLAT OF LANDS OF THE INDIAN RIVER FARMS COMPANY IN PLAT BOOK 2 , PAGE 25, a0 LEGEND & ABBREVIATIONS I ¢ PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA ; SAID LANDS NOW LYING AND BEING IN INDIAN ; ADD ' L= ADDITIONALRIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. o LU LLC = LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY j <O . R . B . = OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK CONTAINING 3, 600 SQUARE FEET, OR 0. 08 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. z P . B . = PLAT BOOK NOTES m i P . B . S. = PLAT BOOK , ST. LUCIE COUNTY 2 1 . THIS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE SIGNATURE AND ORIGINAL RAISED a PG . = PAGE SEAL OF THE FLORIDA REGISTERED SURVEYOR AND MAPPER NAMED HEREON . P . I . D . = PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 2. THIS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE R /W- RICHT- OF- WAY MINIMUM TECHNICAL STANDARDS AS ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 61G17- 6, FLORIDA a RGE = RANGE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. TWP = TOWNSHIP 3. THIS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION AND ADJOINING PARCELS MAY BE SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, o RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, OR RIGHT- OF- WAYS NOT SHOWN AND MAY BE FOUND IN THE a CERTIFICATION PUBLIC RECORDS. SURVEYOR AND MAPPER IN RE�..`.�'''�! S; PLE CHARGE 4. THIS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION DOES NOT REPRESENT A BOUNDARY SURVEY. EXISTING PROPERTY V CONDITIONS OR FEATURES ARE NOT SHOWN . 5. BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED UPON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 1 AS BEING N00412 ' 41 "E, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF WESTFIELD SUBDIVISION , PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 40, £ LLQ!"'--'� PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL OTHER BEARING ARE RELATIVE w MICHAEL P . S. M . MATE HERETO. THIS IS NOT A BOUNDARY SURVEY `o FLORIDA REGISTRATION ATION NO 6118 SKETCH TO ACCOMPANY LEGAL DESCRIPTION INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SURVEYOR PREPARED FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT NOIAN RIVER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDIN RM. BY:1840 25TH STREET /ND/AN R/VER coUNTr SECTION O1 SKETCH AND DESCR/PT/ON OF BEET ERNAROTVERO BEACH, FL 32960 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBL/C WORKSVED 8Y: TOWNSHIP 33S 18 ' R/GHT-OF- WAY ACgU/S/T/ON(n2) 567- 8000 n ENG/NEER/NG D/V/S/ON O 'BR/EN RANGE 38E 82ND AVENUE RANCH ROAD.)