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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-187AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AND SELL REAL ESTATE BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND JENNIFER L. SCHOENFELD AND HEATH SCHOENFELD THIS AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AND SELL REAL ESTATE ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 15 day of September , 2020, by and between Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("the County"), and Jennifer L. Schoenfeld and Heath Schoenfeld, ("the Seller) who agree as follows: WHEREAS, Seller owns property located at 5780 36th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32966. A legal description of the property is attached to this agreement as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS, the County is scheduled to do road improvements at the 58th Avenue and 37th Street intersection in the future and the road expansion will impact the Seller's property; and WHEREAS, in order to proceed with the road expansion plans, the County needs to purchase property to be used as right-of-way from landowners adjacent to the 58th Avenue/37th Street intersection; and WHEREAS, the County has contacted the Seller and has offered to purchase right- of-way of approximately 800 square feet or 0.018 acres of property as depicted on Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, the Parties agree this is an arm's length transaction between the Seller and the County, without the threat of eminent domain. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, conditions, promises, covenants and premises hereinafter recited, the COUNTY and SELLER agree as follows - 1 . ollows: 1. Recitals. The above recitals are affirmed as being true and correct and are incorporated herein. 2. 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 5780 36th Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32966 and more specifically described in the legal description attached as Exhibit "A", fee simple, containing approximately 0.018 acres, all improvements thereon, together with all easements, rights and uses now or hereafter belonging thereto (collectively, the "Property"). 2.1 Purchase Price, Effective Date. The purchase price ("Purchase Price") for the Property shall be $2,000.00 (Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars). 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. 2.2 Fence/Gate. The County will fix damages caused to the Seller's chain link fence and wood fence only as it pertains to road construction. 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 (30) 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 this agreement 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. 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 prior written consent of the County. 4.3.1 Seller represents that 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. 2 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 45 days following the execution of the contract by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. 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 their personal property and equipment from the Property and shall deliver possession of the Property to County 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 instruments as may reasonably be required to close this transaction. 6.2 Taxes. (a) All ad valorem taxes which are a lien on the property or on prior to the closing date Shall be paid by Seller. (b) All non -valorem taxes, whether not yet assessed not due and payable shall be paid for by the Seller. The non -ad valorem taxes shall not be prorated, rather they shall be paid in full by the seller. 7. Closing Costs; Expenses. County shall be responsible for preparation of all Closing documents. 7.1 County shall pay all expenses at Closing - 7. 1.1 losing: 7.1.1 The cost of recording the warranty deed and any release or satisfaction obtained by Seller pursuant to this Agreement. J 7.1.2 Documentary Stamps required to be affixed to the warranty deed. 7.1.3 All costs and premiums for the owner's marketability title insurance commitment and policy, if any. 7.2. All costs necessary to cure title defect(s) or encumbrances, other than the Seller Permitted Exceptions, and to satisfy or release of record all existing mortgages, liens or encumbrances upon the Property. 7.3 The estimated closing costs for this purchase transaction is $300.00. 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; as well as 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. 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: 4 If to Seller: Jennifer L. Schoenfeld & Heath Schoenfeld 1566 50th Court Vero Beach, FL 32966 If to County: Indian River County 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, FL. 32960 Attn: Land Acquisition/Monique Filipiak Fax Number: (772) 778-9391 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 Board of County Commissioner or County Administrator 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 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. 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above. COhfM�s,.. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FhORID BOARD OF COUqdkSSl-rj 0 : I Date Approved ATTEST: Jeffre R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller B : �. Deputy Clerk Me Jason F. Bjown, County -Administrator Approved as to Fq^ gal Sufficiency: �'tounty Attorney n Sketch 817d L egra/ Descriptio17 for /NDIANR/VER COUNTY Legal Description (Right of Way Acquisition) BEING A PARCEL OF LAND, LYING IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 32 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID PARCEL ALSO BEING A PORTION OF LOT 19, OF THE PLAT OF KINGSWAY SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 59, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 19; THENCE SOUTH 89°34'39" EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 19 ( SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE INDIAN RIVER FARMS WATER CONTROL DISTRICTS LATERAL "A-5" CANAL, BEING A 30.00 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY) A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID LINE, SOUTH 45"19'21" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 56.47 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 19 ( SAID LINE ALSO BEING THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF 58th AVENUE, RIGHT OF WAY VARIES) THENCE NORTH 00`13'20" EAST, ALONG SAID LINE (SAID LINE BEING 40.00 FEET EAST OF, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO, THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 33) A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 800 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS EXHIBIT "A" Survevor's Notes 1). THIS SKETCH AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION WAS PREPARED WITH THE BENEFIT OF A TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PREPARED BY INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, JOB NO. 1356, DATED JULY 24, 2015. 2). THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION SHALL NOT BE VALID UNLESS: (A) PROVIDED IN ITS ENTIRETY CONSISTING OF 2 SHEETS, WITH SHEET 2 SHOWING THE SKETCH OF THE DESCRIPTION_ (B) REPRODUCTIONS OF THE DESCRIPTION AND SKETCH ARE SIGNED AND SEALED WITH AN EMBOSSED SURVEYOR'S SEAL. 3). BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON ARE REFERENCED TO THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 32 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST, SAID LINE BEARS SOUTH 89°34'39" EAST, AND ALL OTHERS ARE RELATIVE THERETO. 4). THIS SKETCH AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION WAS PREPARED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A TITLE POLICY. THEREFORE, THERE MAY EXIST EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS OR OTHER ENCUMBRANCES NOT SHOWN HEREON, BUT CAN BE FOUND IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Certification (NOT VALID WITHOUT THE SIGNATURE AND ORIGINAL RAISED SEAL OF A FLORIDA LICENSED SURVEYOR AND MAPPER) Legend and Abbreviations I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE SKETCH AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY CORP = CORPORATION SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON WAS COMPLETED UNDER MY DIRECTION AND SAID I.R.F.W.C.D. = INDIAN RIVER FARMS SKETCH AND LEGAL IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND WATER CONTROL DISTRICT BELIEF. O.R.B.= OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK (P) =-PLAT 1 FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THIS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION MEETS THE STANDARDS OF P.B.= PLAT BOOK PRACTICE FOR SURVEYS SET FORTH BY THE FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL_BOARD OF PG =PAGE SURVEYORS AND MAPPERS IN CHAPTER 5J-17.052 FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, PBS =PLAT BOOK ST. LUCIE O=DELTA ANGLE PURSUANT TO SECTION 472.027 FLORIDA STATE ST LITES. 1 1 l SQ. FT. =SQUARE FEET 7 ��- (�� (` Lh�.j �. RNV =RIGHT-OF-WAY DATE OF SIGNATURE DAVID M. SILON TRS = TRUSTEES PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR AND MAPPER This is not a Boundary Survey FLORIDA CERTIFICATE NO. 6139 PROVIDED INITS ENTIRETY CONSISTING OF 2 SHEETS WITH SHEET Heath and Jennifer Schoenfeld - 5780 36th Lane /AULNUT: INMAN RIVZ--R COUNTY, FL PUBLIC WOWS DEPT./ENG/NEER/NG DIV Stretch a17d L eqa/ Description DATE: DRAWN BY: 2/19/19 R /NGL£TT fo% SCALE:N/A APPROVED BY: INDIAN E7)1? COUNTY D.5/LON SHEET: OB No: 1 OF 2 1 ;S7 (5780 36112 Lane) Sketch and Lega/Description for /NDIANR/VER COUNTY z M M I � I It,_ I W Anita Park ' I ON ON z Block 3 Q w I Uj J Palm Villa Estates SNI_jN ¢ (PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 66) (PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 58) or z 1. Z 3 i Lot 10 W o � � o Lot 16 Lot 15 rl N MI RIGHT OF WAY LINE 30 iR I I I I I RIGHT OF WAY UNE -L 37th Street r , M t it) t 29 28 ' �t S89'34'39"E (BEARING REFERENCE) SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 29-32-39 —11L._�___ SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 28-32-39 NORTH LINE OF SECTION 32-32-39 NORTH UNE OF; SECTION 33-32-39 32 1 33 o ; I.R.F.W.C.D. 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Sketch ar�d Lega/Description DATE: DRAWN BY: 2/19/19 R. /NGLETT fol, SCALE: N/A APPROVED BY: D.S/LON INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SHEET: Z OF 2 OB No: 1357 (5780 36th Lane) 3 I JI M I M z W I I C i Z Z }IJ Q 22 3 ( r uj O N Iv) 00 Cr 0- O �Y oo =nom Lj z z 1-- vri W _ (n r I— w U) i w 3 I (NOT Legend and Abbreviations CORP = CORPORATION PBS = PLAT BOOK ST. LUCIE I.R.F.W.C.D. = INDIAN RIVER FARMS 4=DELTA ANGLE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT SQ. FT. = SQUARE FEET O.R.B.= OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK RAN = RIGHT-OF-WAY (P) = PLAT TRS = TRUSTEES P.B.= PLAT BOOK TO SCALL) PG = PAGE Heath and Jennifer Schoenfeld - 5780 36th Lane m z New N ��a �6.T w (no O o r� 0 -amp a CC) o, z o wso$r z ° Q m o ti This is not a Boundary Survey PROVIDED IN ITS ENTIRETY CONSISTING OF 2 SHEETS WITH SHEET 2 BEING THE SKETCH OF DESCRIPTION /ND/AN �4} WORKS DEPT./ENG/NEER/NG DIV. Sketch ar�d Lega/Description DATE: DRAWN BY: 2/19/19 R. /NGLETT fol, SCALE: N/A APPROVED BY: D.S/LON INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SHEET: Z OF 2 OB No: 1357 (5780 36th Lane)