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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15246: PROPERTY AGREEMENT IN SABINE PASS - COMMUNITY/RECREATIONAL FACILITIESP. R. No. 15246 05/01/09 is RESOLIITION NO. A RSSOLIITION AS IT PERTAINS TO A PIIRCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY IN SABINE PASS FOR A COMMIINITY CENTER AND ADJACENT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the citizens to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase Agreement with Dianne Jackson, individually and as the Executor of the Estate of George Welch, for the purchase of Tract 128 and any other property owned by the Estate of George Welch and inherited by Diane Jackson, in Block 8, Range 5, in Sabine Pass as to build a community center and adjacent recreational facilities for the citizens of Sabine Pass, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A", with a purchase price of $ NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHIIR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Manager is herein authorized to enter into a Purchase Agreement for Tract 128 and any other property owned by the Estate of George Welch and inherited by Diane Jackson, in Block 8, Range 5, in Sabine Pass as to build a community center and adjacent recreational facilities for the citizens of Sabine Pass, in substantially the same form as attached z.pri 5246 hereto as Exhibit "A", with the City Attorney taking such action to obtain or purchase said tract. 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., 2009, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers NOES: jiMAYOR ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: CITY AGER z.pr15246 APPROVED AS TO TBS AVAILABILITY OF FIINDS: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FINANCE DIRECTOR -~C-v~, eCe~r,~ °~ c °'_~ z.pri 5246 EXHIBIT "A" ~~~ TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS COMMERCIAL CONTRACT -IMPROVED PROPERTY USE OF THIS FORM BY PERSONS WrlO ARE NOT MEM9ER5 OF THE TEXPS AS~GATION OF REALTGRSA IS NGT AUTHORIZED. OTexas Assotia~pn of REALTORh9. Inc. IW3 1. PARTIES: Seller agrees to sell and convey to Buyer the Property described in Paragraph 2. Buyer agrees to buy the Property from Seller for the sales price stated in Paragraph 3. The parties to this contract are: Seller: Diane Jackson, Individually and as Executor of Estate of eorge We c Address: Fax: Phone: E-mail. Buyer: City of Port Arthur Address: Fax: Phone: E-mail. 2. PROPERTY: Jefferson County, Texas at A- "Property" means that real property situated in or as follows: (address) and that is legally described on the attached Exhibit Tract 128 and any other property owned by Estate of George Welch in Block 8, Range 5 of the Town of Sabine Pass, as well as any property inherited by Diane Jackson therein B. Seller will sell and convey the Property together with: (1) all buildings, improvements, and fixtures; {2) all rights, privileges, and appurtenances pertaining to the Property, including Seller's right, title, and interest in any minerals, utilities, adjacent streets, alleys, strips, gores, and rights-of-way, (3) Seller's interest in all leases, rents, and security deposits for all or part of the Property; (4} Seller's interest in all licenses and permits related to the Property; (5} Sellers interest in all third party warranties or guaranties, if transferable, relating to the Property or any fixtures; (6) Sellers interest in any trade names, if transferable, used in connection with the Property; an (7) all Seller's tangible personal property located on the Property that is used in connection with the Property's operations except: (Describe any exceptions, reservations, or restrictions in Parag2ph 12 or an addendum.) (If the Property is a condominium, attach condominium addendum.) 3. SALES PRICE: At or before closing, Buyer will pay the following sales price for the Property. A. Cash portion payable by Buyer at closing .............................. . B. Sum of all financing described in Paragraph 4 .................... . C. Sales pace (sum of 3A and 3B) ....... . (TAR-1801)10-18-OS Initialed for Identification by Buyer and Seller _, - Page 1 of 13 LOU RICHARD'S REALTY 440 53RD ST., PORT ARTHUR TX 77640 ..-._._-.zfx' Phone: 409-982-1101 Fax: Lou Richard Commercial Contract -Improved Property concerning 4. FINANCING: Buyer will finance the portion of the sales price under Paragraph 36 as follows: This ~ A. Third Party Financing: One or more third party loans in the total amount of $ contract: ^ (1) is not contingent upon Buyer obtaining third party financing. ~ (2) is contingent upon Buyer obtaining third party financing in accordance with the attached Commercial Contract Financing Addendum. The City is requesting monies from the Port Arthur for Positive Action. ^ B. Assumption: to accordance with the attached Commercial Contract Financing Addendum, Buyer wl assume the existing promissory note secured by the Property, which balance at closing will be ^ C. Seller Financing: The delivery of a promissory note and deed of trust from Buyer to Seller under the terms of the attached Commercial Contract Financing Addendum in the amount of $ ._------ 5. EARNEST MONEY: 400 as earnest A. Not later than 3tc~ays after the effective date, Buyer must deposit $ money with American Title C. wlthln 3 days after Seller noG les uy (escrow agent) at (address). If Buyer fails to timely deposit the earnest earnest m ney and mayl exterchse Seller's emendieslunder Paragraphtl Buyer before Buyer deposits the with the escrow agent to be made B. Buyer will deposit an additional amount of $ part of the earnest money on or before: ^ (i) days after Buyers right to terminate under Paragraph 78 expires; or ^ (ii) Buyer will be in default if Buyer fails to deposit the additional amount required by this Paragraph 56 f B er that Buyer has not timely deposited the additional amount. Buyer may instruct the escrow agent to deposit the earnest money In federally insured financial institution and to credit any interest to Buyer. 6. TITLE POLICY, SURVEY, AND UCC SEARCH: A. Title Policy: Buyer's (1) Seller, at ~@lteX~ expense, will furnish Buyer an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance ((tee comPalny) issued by in the amount of the sales price, dated at or after closing, insuring Buyer against loss under the tlt e policy, subject only to: roved b Bu er in writing, and (a) those title exceptions permitted by this contract or as may be app Y Y (b) the standard printed exceptions contained in the promulgated form of title policy unless this contract provides otherwise. (2) The standard printed exception as to discrepancies, conflicts, or shortages in area and boundary lines, or any encroachments or protrusions, or any overlapping improvements: L4 (a) will not be amended or deleted from the title policy. ^ (b} will be amended to read'shortages in areas" at the expense of ^ Buyer ^ Seller. (3) Buyer may object to any restrictive covenants on the Property within the time required under Paragraph 6D. (4) Within days after the effective date, Seller will furnish Buyer a commitment for title insurance (the commitment) including legible copies of recorded documents evidencing title exceptions. Seller authorizes the title company to deliver the commitment and related documents to Buyer at Buyer's address. The City will pay for the costs of obtaining Title Reports from American Title. Page2oF13 and Seller _, - (TAR-1801) 10-18-OS Indialed for Identification by Buyer _ , -- -~------,r,~ Produced valh ZloFom~ by zmLOOix 18070 Ffleen Mile Road. Fraser. Michigan 48026 w,wrzioLoaix.wm an interest-bearing account at a Commercial Contract -Improved Property concerning B. Survey: Within days after the effective date: (~) Buyer will obtain a survey of the Property at Buyer's expense and deliver a copy of the survey to Seller. The survey must be made in accordance with the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors' standards for a Category 1A survey under the appropriate condition. (2) Seller, at Seller's expense, will furnish Buyer a survey of the Property dated after the effective date. The survey must be made in accordance with the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors' standards for a Category 1A survey under the appropriate condition. (3) Seller will deliver to Buyer and the title company a true as ongrwith a Paffidav tlrequeedtby the the of the Property dated company for approval of the survey. If the survey is not acceptable to the title company, Seller, a Seller's expense, will obtain a survey acceptable to the title company and deliver the acceptable survey to the buyer and the title company within 15 days after Seller receives notice that the 15 da 9 f necessarytfor Sellebto del verlaln a~ eptable surveyswitghtlathe Imeeequereded daily up to C- UCC Search: ~ (1) Cotmlmercial Code (UCC)tsearch prepared by alrepoR nglserv ce and d tedfafter t B effectivendate The search must identify documents that are on fle with the Texas Secretary of State and the as debtoh Seller and all o hlerlownterds of the Ipeesonallproperty Ii nthelast 5 yehar Property and show, (1) Within 60 days after Buyer receives the commitment, copies of the documents evldencing I exceptions, any required survey, and any required UCC search, Buyer may object to matters disclosed in the items if: (a) the matters disclosed constitute a defect or encumbrance to title to the real or personal property described in Paragraph 2 other than those permitted by this contract or liens that Seller will satisfy at closing or Buyer will assume at closing; or (b) the Items show that any part of the Property lies in a special flood hazard area (an "A" or "V" zone as defined by FEMA). If Paragraph 6B(1) applies, Buyer is deemed to receive the survey on the earlier of: (i) the date Buyer actually receives the survey, or (ii) the deadline specified in Paragraph 6B. (2) Seller may, but is not obligated to, cure Buyer's timely objections within 15 days after Seller receives the objections. The closing date will be extended as necessary to provide such time to cure the objections. If Seller fails to cure the objections by the time required, Buyer may terminate this contract by providing written notice to Seller within 5 days after the time by which Seller must cure the objections. If Buyer terminates, the earnest money, less any independent consideration under Paragraph 7B(1), will be refunded to Buyer. (3) Buyer's failure to timely object or terminate under this Paragraph 6D is a waiver of Buyer's right to object except that Buyer will not waive the requirements in Schedule C of the commitment. ~ (2) Buyer does not require Seller to furnish a UCC search. D. Bu er's Objections to the Commitment Survey and UCC Search: ftle 7. PROPERTY CONDITION: A. Present Condition: Buyer accepts the Property in its present condition except that Seller, at Sellers expense, will complete the following before closing: (TAR-1801) 10-18-05 Indialed for Identification by Buyer ,_~ ~ _ and Seller _, Produced wild ZipFom~ b{ nple9ix 18010 Fifteen Mile Road, Fraser, Mkhigan 48028 v+r.~+i of a x wm Page 3 of 13 ---`--' zfx Ccmmercial Contract -Improved Property concerning da S after the B. Feasibility Period: Buyer may tenninatoe tdin cSeller written not ceoof t Irml nation. (Check only one box.) effective date (feasibility period) by p 9 (~(1) If BuYl00rminates undethatlSelerawlaPetaiBas ndependent~onsiderlabonrfouBuyer'~ Buestricted $ y p p ment of the right to terminate. Bu er has tendered the inde endent consideration to Seller u on pay amount specified in Paragraph 5A tontcosincrof the salehlflnoedolaramountasrstlatedsin this credited to the sales price only upo 9 ; ~ e~rno~r mnnev_ Buver will not have the right to as ^ (2) Not later than 3 days after the effective date, Buyer must pay Seller $ independent consideration for Buyer's right to terminate by tendering such amount to Seller or Seller's agent. If Buyer terminates under this Paragraph 78, the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer and Seller will retain the independent consideration. The independent consideration will be credited to the sales price only upon closing of the sale. If no dollar amount is stated in this D~r~nr~nh 7Rr91 or if Buver fails to time) a the inde endent consideration Bu er will not have C. Inspections Studies or Assessments: (1) During the feasibility period, Buyer, at Buyer's expense, may complete or cause to be completed any and all inspections, studies, or assessments of the Property (including all improvements and fixtures) desired by Buyer. (2) Seller, at Seller's expense, will turn on all utilities necessary for Buyer to make inspections, studies, or assessments. (3) Buyer must: (a) employ only trained and qualified inspectors and assessors; (b) notify Seller, in advance, of when the inspectors or assessors will be on the Property; (c) abide by any reasonable entry rules or requirements of Seller; (d) not interfere with existing operations or occupants of the Property; and (e) restore the Property to its original condition if altered due to inspections, studies, or assessments that Buyer completes or causes to be completed. (4) Except for those matters that arise from the negligence of Seller or Seller's agents, Buyer is responsible for any claim, liability, encumbrance, cause of a o eat adamage orepersolnaginjury. Buyer's inspections, studies, or assessments, including any p p Y Buyer will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Seller and Seller's agents against any claim involving a matter for which Buyer is responsible under this paragraph. This paragraph survives termination of this contract. D. Property Information: (7) Delivery of Property Information: Within 30 days after the effective date, Seller will deliver to Buyer: ^ (a) a current rent roll of all leases affecting the Property ce n'cludby anllemod f cations csupplements, ^ (b) copies of all current leases pertaining to the Property, 9 Y or amendments to the leases; O (c) a current inventory of all personal property to be conveyed under this contract and copies o any leases for such personal property; Page 4 of 13 and Seller _ , (TAR-1801)10-18-05 Indialed for Identification by Buyer _. ._.._---.zfx Produced vnlh ZipFomA by zglogix 18070 F'rfleen Mila Road. Fraser, Michigan x8026 w+~+'+z ~~oa~x mm Commercial Contract -Improved Property concerning ^ (d) copies of all notes and deeds of trust against the Property that Buyer will assume or that Seller will not pay in full on or before closing; ^ (e) copies of all current service, maintenance, and management agreements relating to the ownership and operation of the Property; O (f) copies of current utility capacity letters from the Property's water and sewer sepNlctye provider; ^ (g) copies of all current warranties and guaranties relating to all or part of the Pro e ^ (h) copies of fire, hazard, liability, and other insurance policies that currently relate to the Property; ^ (i) copies of all leasing or commission agreements that currently relate to all or part of the Property; ^ Q) a copy of the "as-built" plans and specifications and plat of the Property; O (k) copies of all invoices for utilities and repairs incurred by Seller for the Property in the 24 months immediately preceding the effective date; ^ (I) a copy of Seller's income and expense statement for the Property from to O (m) copies of all previous environmental assessments, geotechnical reports, studies, or aria yses made on or relating to the Property; ^ (n) real & personal property tax statements for the Property for the previous 2 calendar years; and ~ (o} An documentation that Seller has as to the condition or title ~_ ~,.,. ..,-,..,o,-+., anr3 that she has possession of. (2) Return of Property Information: If this contract terminates for any reason, Buyer will, not later than 10 days after the terminatlon date: (a) return to Seller all those items described in Paragraph 7D(1) that Seller delivered to Buyer and all copies that Buyer made of those items; and (b) deliver copies of all inspection and assessment reports related to the Property that Buyer completed or caused to be completed. This Paragraph 7D(2) survives termination of this contract. E. Contracts Affecting Operations: Until closing, Seller: (1) will operate the Property in the same manner as on the effective date under reasonably prudent business standards; and (2) will not transfer or dispose of any part of the Property, any interest or right in the Property, or any of the personal property or other items described in Paragraph 28 or sold under this contract. After the feasibility period ends, Seller may not enter into, amend, or terminate any other contract that affects the operations of the Property without Buyer's written approval. 8. LEASES: Seller has no leases on the property and it is vacant. A. Each written lease Seller is to assign to Buyer under this contract must be in full force and effect according to its terms. Seller may not enter into any new lease, fail to comply with any existing lease, or make any amendment or modification to any existing lease without Buyer's written consent. Seller must disclose, in writing, if any of the following exist at the time Seller provides the leases to the Buyer or subsequently occur before closing: (1) any failure by Seller to comply with Seller's obligations under the leases; (2) any circumstances under any lease that entitle the tenant to terminate the lease or seek any offsets or damages; (3) any non-occupancy of the leased premises by a tenant, (4) any advance sums paid by a tenant under any lease; (5) any concessions, bonuses, free rents, rebates, brokerage commissions, or other matters that affect any lease; and (6} any amounts payable under the leases that have been assigned or encumbered, except as security for loan(s) assumed or taken subject to under this contract. B. Estoppel Certificates: Within days after the effective date, S by eaclhdtenant th a leases space certificates signed not earlier than in the Property. The estoppel certificates must state: and Seller _. _ Page 5 of t3 (TAR-1801) 10-18-05 Initialed for Identification by Buyer _, o...An.uA ...:,n J:.. c......,0 6...4..1 ...... 1 Pl. ]!1 Gwen. Commercial Contract -Improved Property concerning (1) that no default exists under the lease by the landlord or tenant as of the date the estoppel certificate is signed; (2) the amount of the scheduled rents to be paid through the end of the lease and any rental paymen s that have been paid in advance; (3) the amount of any security deposit; (4) the amount of any offsets tenant is entitled against rent; (5) the expiration date of the lease; (6) a description of any renewal options; and (~) 9. BROKERS: There are no brokers. A. The brokers to this sale are: Cooperating Broker License No. Principal Broker License No. ress E-maiC E-mail: Cooperating Broker represents buyer. Principal Broker: (Check only one boxJ ^ represents Seller only. ^ represents Buyer only. ^ is an intermediary between Seller and Buyer. B. Fees: (Check only one box.) ^ (1) Seller will pay Principal Broker the fee specified by separate written commission agreement between Principal Broker and Seller. Principal Broker will pay Cooperating Broker the fee specified in the Agreement Between Brokers found below the parties' signatures to this contract. ^ (2) At the closing of this sale, Seller will pay: Cooperating Broker a total cash fee of ^ % of the sales price. Principal Broker a total cash fee of: ^ % of the sales price. The cash fees will be paid in County, Texas. Seller authorizes escrow agent to pay the brokers from the Seller s proceeds at closing. NOTICE: Chapter 62, Texas Property Code, authorizes a broker to secure an earned commission with a lien against the Property. C. The parties may not amend this Paragraph 9 without the written consent of the brokers affected by the amendment. 10. CLOSING: July 15, 2009 A. The closing of the sale will be on or before or within 7 days after objections made under Paragraph 6D have been cured or waived, whichever date is later (the Closing date), page 6 of 13 (TAR-1801) 10-18-05 Initialed for Identification by Buyer _ , -and Seller _ , - _-----.-.zfx Produced with ZipFOmiA by zipLogix 18070 Fifteen Mile Roed, Fraser, Mkhigan 48026 w.w+z oLOai com Commercial Contract -Improved Property concerning B. If either party fails to close by the closing date, the non-defaulting party may exercise the remedies in Paragraph 15. C. At closing, Seller will execute and deliver to Buyer, at Sellers expense, a ^ general ®special warranty deed. The deed must include a vendor's lien if any part of the sales price is financed. The deed must convey good and indefeasible title to the Property and show no exceptions other than those permitted under Paragraph 6 or other provisions of this contract. Seller must convey the Property: (1) with no liens, assessments, or Uniform Commercial Code or other security interests against the Property which will not be satisfied out of the sales price, unless securing loans Buyer assumes; (2) without any assumed loans in default; and (3) trespassees except te~ants ul~der thew tten eases assigned to Buyee undter this contracterance, or D. At closing, Seller, at Seller's expense, will also deliver to Buyer. (1) tax statements showing no delinquent taxes on the Property; ersonal (2) a bill of sale with warranties to title conveying title, free and clear of all liens, to any p property defined as part of the Property in Paragraph 2 or sold under this contract; (3) an assignment of all leases to or on the Property; (4) to the extent that the following items are assignable, an assignment to Buyer of the following items as they relate to the Property or its operations: (a) licenses and permits; (b) maintenance, management, and other contracts; and (c) warranties and guaranties; (5) a rent roll current on the day of the closing certified by Seller as true and correct; (6) evidence that the person executing this contract is legally capable and authorized to bind Seller; (7) an affidavit acceptable to the escrow agent stating that Seller is not a foreign person or, if Seller is a foreign person, a written authorization for the escrow agent to: (i) withhold from Seller's proceeds an amount sufficient to comply applicable tax law; and (ii) deliver the amount to the Internal Revenue Service together with appropriate tax forms; and (8) any notices, statements, certificates, affidavits, releases, and other documents required by this policy alltof which must be~ ompleted and executed by Segllerfas necessary the issuance of the title E. At closing, Buyer will: (1) pay the sales price in good funds acceptable to the escrow agent; (2) deliver evidence that the person executing this contract is legally capable and authorized to bind Buyer; (3) sign and send to each tenant in the Property a written statement that: (a) acknowledges Buyer has received and is responsible for the tenant's security deposit; and (b) specifies the exact dollar amount of the security deposit, (4) sign an assumption of all leases then in effect; and this (5) execute and deliver any notices, statements, certificates, or other documents required by contract or law necessary to close the sale. F. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the closing documents will be as found in the basic forms in the current edition of the State Bar of Texas Real Estate Forms Manual without any additional clauses. 11. POSSESSION: Seller will deliver possession of the Property to Buyer upon closing and funding of this sale in its present condition with any repairs Seller is obligated to complete under this contract, ordinary wear by atseparatepwetten lease agreement B a landeord-tenant at sufferanlcerre ationship between the part~es.ed Page 7 of 13 and Seller _ , _--- (TAR-1801) 10-18-OS InAialed for Identification by Buyer _ , -- ..._.._--.zfx Loan mm Produced wdh ZIPFOIi11TJ Oy zipLOga 18070 FiReen Mile Road, Fraser. Michigan d8026 Commercial Contract -Improved Property concerning 12. SPECIAL PROVISIONS: (Identify exhibit if special provisions are contained in an attachment.) (a) This sale or transfer is conditioned on the purchase by the City of Port Arthur of any and all interest, if any, of Bi11y Williams in the adjacent Tract 116. ro ert owned by the (b) If the City purchases Tract 128 and any °ohertP ownedyby Diane Estate of George Welch, as well as the p P y the City Jackson, in Block 8, Range 5, of the Town of Sabine Pass, will pay all closing costs and all back ad valorem taxes. 13. SALES EXPENSES: A. Sellers Expenses: Seller will pay for the following at or before closing. (1) releases of existing liens, other than those liens assumed by Buyer, including prepayment penalties and recording Fees; (2) release of Seller's loan liability, if applicable; (3~Ea3c~tater~+eRts9r certificates, (fir preparation of the-deed2nd 2np biHbf sale;- (5rerte+talf of-anyescrowfeE- (6~ easts to-recorci-anq~focamerttsdc cvretitle robjectim~s-tHat~eHeF•red st-c~ aad (7) other expenses that Seller will pay under other provisions of this contract. B. Buyer's Expenses: Buyer will pay for the Following at or before closing. (1) all loan expenses and fees; (2) preparation fees of any deed of trust; (3) recording fees for the deed and any deed of trust; (4) premiums for flood and hazard insurance as may be required by Buyer's lender; (S) one-half of any escrow fee; and (6) other expenses that Buyer will pay under other provisions of this contract. 14. PROBATIONS: A. Prorations. (1) Interest on any assumed loan, taxes, rents, and any expense reimbursements from tenants will be prorated through the closing date. (2) If the amount of ad valorem taxes for the year in which the sale closes is not available on the closing date, taxes will be prorated on the basis of taxes assessed in the previous year. If the taxes for the year in which the sale closes vary from the amount prorated at closing, the parties will adjust the prorations when the tax statements for the year in which the sale closes become available. This Paragraph 14A(2) survives closing. (3} If Buyer assumes a loan or is taking the Property subject to an existing lien, Seller will transfer all reserve deposits held by the lender for the payment of taxes, insurance premiums, and other and Seller _, - Page 6 of 13 (TAR-1801) 10-18-05 Indialed for Identification by Buyer _, - Produced wirD Z'ryFem~ Dy zipLOgix 18070 Fifteen Mile Road, Fraser, Michigan 48028 Commercial Contract - Improvzd Property concerning charges to Buyer at closing and Buyer will reimburse such amounts to Seller by an appropriate adjustment at closing. B. Rollback Taxes: If Seller changes the use of the Property before closing or if a denial of a specia enalties, or valuation on the Property claimed by Seller results in the assessment of additional taxes, p saleeor Buyer's usetoffthepPropert eaftercc~osingUresultsens dditionalll assessmelnstlfor penodsrblefore closing, the assessments will be the obligation of Buyer. This Paragraph 14B survlosits aond to following C. Rent and Security Deposits: At closing, Seller will tender to Buye9all (ecaid exep nses, advance rental advance payments fecelved bP Geller fPr per ds after closin p p P ~ p but received by payments, and other advance a menu aid b tenants. R o whom it was prorated within 5 days after the other party will be remitted by the recipient to the party the rent is received. This Paragraph 14C survives closing. 95. DEFAULT: A. If Buyer fails to comply with this contract, Buyer is in default and Seller may: (1) terminate this contract and receive the earnest money as liquidated damages, thereby releasing the parties from this contract; or (2) enforce specific performance, or seek other relief as may be provided by law, or both. B. If, without fault, Seller is unable within the time allowed to deliver the estoppel certificates, survey or the commitment, Buyer may: (1) terminate this contract and receive the earnest money, less any independent consideration un er Paragraph 7B(1), as the sole remedy; or (2) extend the time for performance up to 15 days and the closing will be extended as necessary. C. Except as provided in Paragraph 15B, if Seller fails to comply with this contrail, Seller is in default and Buyer may: (1) terminate this contract and receive the earnest money, less any independent consideration un er Paragraph 78(1), as liquidated damages, thereby releasing the parties from this contract, or (2) enforce specific performance, or seek such other relief as may be provided by law, or both. 16. CASUALTY LOSS AND CONDEMNATION: A Seller must restore theeProperty toags previous conditionfas soon as reasonably possible andlnotdlater than the closing date. If, without fault, Seller is unable to do so, Buyer may: (1) terminate this contract and the earnest money, less any independent consideration under Paragraph 76(1) will be refunded to Buyer; (2) extend the time for performance up to 15 days and closing will be can assignment ofsany insurance (3) accept at closing: (i) the Property in its damaged condition; ( ) proceeds Seller is entitled to receive along with the insurer's consent to the assignment; and (iii) a credit to the sales price in the amount of any unpaid deductible under the policy for the loss. B. If before closing, condemnation proceedings are commenced against any part of the Property, Buyer may: (1) the condemnai ont proceed ngsdand the earnest money~l lessl any independent onsederation under Paragraph 78(1), will be refunded to Buyer; or (2) appear and defend the condemnation proceedings and any award will, at Buyer's election, be ong to: (a) Seller and the sales price will be reduced by the same amount; or (b) Buyer and the sales price will not be reduced. Page 9 of 13 and Seller._. - (TAR-1801) 10-18-OS Initialed for Identification by Buyer ,, - Produced with ZipFemd9 ~' Z~pl°9~ r 8070 Ffieen Mile Road, Fraser, Michigan 48026 w.w+10~~ x ~m Ccmmercial Contrail -Improved Property concerning 17. ATTORNEY'S FEES: If Buyer, Seller, any broker, or any escrow agent is a prevailing party in any legal proceeding brought under or with relation to this contract or this transaction, such party is entitled to recover from the non-prevailing parties all costs of such proceeding and reasonable attorney's fees. This Paragraph 17 survives termination of this contract. 18. ESCROW: A. At closing, the eamest money will be applied first to any cash down payment, then to Buyer's closing costs, and any excess will be refunded to Buyer. ent ma require payment of B. If both parties make written demand for the earnest money, escrow ag Y unpaid expenses incurred on behalf of the parties and a written release of liability of escrow agent from all parties. C. If one party makes written demand for the earnest money, escrow agent will give notice of the demand by providing to the other party a copy of the demand. If escrow agent does not receive written objection to the demand from the other party within 15 days after the date escroma9nntdemand, reduced by the other party, escrow agent may disburse the earnest money to receiving the eamest money and escrow amount of unpaid expenses incurred on behalf of the party agent may pay the same to the creditors. before disbursing any D- Escrow agent will deduct any indepe he ndepende a consideeatlonrto rSel er.B(1) eamest money to Buyer and will pay ent from all E. If escrow agent complies with this Paragraph 18, each party hereby releases escrow ag claims related to the disbursal of the earnest money. F escrows agentrare effecti 9eaupon aecleipt by escrow agentlfied mail, return receipt requested. Notices to 19. MATERIAL FACTS: To the best of Seller's knowledge and belief: (Check only one box.) f~ A. Seller is not aware of any material defects to the Property except as stated in the attached Property Condition StaterTtent. The property was damaged by Hurricane Ike. The structures have been demolished and removed. The property is now vacant. ® B. Except as otherwise provided in this contract, Seller is not aoaements; (1) any subsurface: structures, pits, waste, springs, or imp (2) any pending or threatened litigation, condemnation, or assessment affecting the Property; (3) any environmental hazards or conditions that materially affect the Property; (4) whether the Property is or has been used for the storage or disposal of hazardous materials or toxic waste, a dump site or landfill, or any underground tanks or containers; (5) painthtoxicdmold (to theoextenttihat 9 adversely affectsfthe health of o~d nary occupants}aorbother pollutants or contaminants of any nature now exist or ever existed on the Property; (6) any wetlands, as defined by federal or state law or regulation, on the Property, (7) any threatened or endangered species or their habitat on the Property; s improvements; (8) any present or past infestation of wood-destroying insor surround ng area that would materially and (9) any contemplated material changes to the Property detrimentally affect the ordinary use of the Property; (10) any material physical defects in the improvements on the Property; or (11} any condition on the Property that violates any law or ordinance. (Describe any exceptions to (1)-(11) in Paragraph 12 or an addendum.) Page 10 of 13 and Seller_,- (TAR-1801) 10-1 B-05 Initialed for Identification by Buyer _. - Loq zcam Produced with ZipFomA by ziplogix 1 BOiO FiHeen Mile Road. Fraser, Michigan 48026 uM'~+ Commercial Contract -Improved Property concerning 23. ADDITIONAL NOTICES: A. Buyer should have an abstract covering the Property examined by an attorney of Buyer's selection, or Buyer should be furnished with or obtain a title policy- B for flood ont ollsfaclitleesand selrv ces~Chapter 4grilTexastWadtertrCode~reglu9esaSelleeto deliver and Buyer to sign the statutory notice relating to the tax rate, bonded indebtedness, or standby fees of the district before final execution of this contract. described below, that you are about to C. Notice Required by §13.257, Water Code: "The real property, purchase may be Located in a certificated water or sewer service area, which is authorized by law o Is located in a provide water or sewer service to the properties in the certificated area. If your property before ou can certificated area there may be special costs or charges that you will be required to pay Y receive water or sewer service. There may be a period require You aresadvisedeto d termineciflthe necessary to provide water or sewer service to your property. property is in a certificated area eri do fnanct that ltal requ red t ppro tlde watder or sewer service totyo~ r will be required to pay and the p 0 Y, property. The undersigned purchaser hereby acknowledges receipt of the foregoing notice at or be ore chos ng oftpurchasebof the realnproperty'tThe real property s des Pbed its Paragraph 2 f his~tonVactat D state, §33 135, Te~las NaturaleReso~rces Coderrequues atnotce rlegard ngccoastal sees property totbe included as part of this contract. E. If the Property is located seaward of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, §61.025, Texas Natural Resources Code, requires a notice regarding the seaward location of the Property to be included as part of this contract. F. If the Property is located outside the limits of a municipality, the Property may now or later be included Ibyt the xmun cipa~ty I IEachi ~iont' pe ity fma stain Paal map that depicts Iltse boundaries andnETJ.tITo determine if the Property is located within a municipality's ETJ, Buyer should contact all municipalities located in the general proximity of the Property for further Information. G. If apartments or other residential units are on the Property and the units were a~ lofbthlsrcontra$'tfederal law requires alead-based paint and hazard disclosure statement to be made p of an mold remediation H. Section 1958.154, Occupations Code requires Seller to provide Buyer a copy Y certificate issued for the Property during the 5 years preceding the date the Seller sells the Property. I: Brokers are not qualified to perform property inspections, surveys, e o le nmegtal regulations~omlawsl. assessments, or inspections to determine compliance with zoning, g Buyer should seek experts to perform such services. Selection of experts, inspectors, and repairmen is the responsibility of Buyer and not the brokers. constitutes an offer to buy or sell 26. CONTRACT AS OFFER: The execution of this contract by the first party the Property. Unless the other party accephe offeffwilblapse and become null and voidwhich the Property is May 10, 2009, located, on Page 12 of 1: and Seller __ , -- (TAR-1801) 10-18-OS Initialed for Identification by Buyer _ . - --- zf logo wm Produced wile ZipFomiA by zipLogix 18070 Ffteen Mile Road, Fraser, Michigan x8026 Commercial Contract -Improved Property concerning READ THIS CONTRACT CAREFULLY. The brokers and agents make no representation or recommendation as to the legal sufficiency, legal effect, or tax consequences of this document or transaction. CONSULT your attorney BEFORE signing. Buyer: Seller: By: By: Printed Name: Diane Jackson Printed Name: City of Port Arthur Individually and as Executor Title: ofof Es-tate °f°f Georqe Welch Title: Buyer: Seller: By: By: Printed Name: Printed Name: Title: Title: AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROKERS (Cooperating Broker) a Principal Broker agrees to pay fee of $ or % of the sales price when the Principal Brokers fee Is received. Escrow agent is authorized and directed to pay Cooperating Broker from Principal Broker's fee at closing. This Agreement Between Brokers supersedes any pnor offers and agreements for compensation between brokers. Cooperating broker Principal Broker By: By. ATTORNEYS ' Seller's attorney is: s attorney is: Buyer Name. Name: Address. Address: --- -~ Phone & Fax: Phone & Fax: _. _ E-mail. Buyer's attorney requests copies of documents, notices, and other information: ^ the title company sends to Buyer. ^ Seller sends to Buyer. E-mail: Seller's attorney requests copies of documents, notices, and other information: ^ the title company sends to Seller. ^ Buyer sends to Seller. ESCROW RECEIPT Escrow agent acknowledges receipt of ^ A. the contract on this day ^ B. earnest money in the amount of $ (effective date}, in the form of Escrow Agent: By: Address: - Phone 8 Fax: E-mail Page 13 of 13 (TAR-18o1)to-18-OS