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Agenda 10/26/2010 Item #16E 5Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 1 of 21 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Barbara S. Cannon, as to an undivided 1/3 interest, and Marsha S. McElroy, formerly known as Marsha S. Ghent, as to an undivided 1/3 interest, and Deborah S. Mullis, as to an undivided 1/3 interest for 2.27 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program at a cost not to exceed $17,650. OBJECTIVE: To purchase a 2.27 acre parcel within the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi - parcel Project from Barbara S. Cannon, as to an undivided 1/3 interest, and Marsha S. McElroy, formerly known as Marsha S. Ghent, as to an undivided 1/3 interest, and Deborah S. Mullis, as to an undivided 1/3 interest (Sellers). CONSIDERATIONS: On January 27, 2004, Agenda Item 10A, the Board approved a Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee ( CCLAAC) recommended Active Acquisition List (AAL), with changes, and directed staff to actively pursue acquisition of the properties under the Conservation Collier Program. On June 22, 2004, Agenda Item 16A2, the Board confirmed their direction to staff authorizing staff to proceed with purchase contracts for Golden Gate Estates, Unit 53 Multi Parcel Project now known as the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi- parcel Project (Project), properties as they become available and to bring these contracts back to the Board for final approval. On September 26, 2006, Agenda Item 10G, the Board directed staff to discontinue buying properties within Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi - parcel Project due to rising property costs. On January 29, 2008, Agenda Item 1OF, the Board accepted CCLAAC's recommended AAL reactivating and placing the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi- parcel Project on the "A" list. The Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi- parcel Project consists of 107 parcels and a total of 305.69 acres. To date, Conservation Collier has acquired 61 parcels consisting of a total of 174.70 acres and two parcels totaling 9.17 acres owned by Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem. Staff contracted with two independent, state - certified, general real estate appraisal firms to appraise all parcels within the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi- parcel Project. The appraisers based their analyses on comparable sales from wetland, not upland parcels, preferably within the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi- parcel Project boundaries. The appraisals dated September 2009 provided an averaged appraised value for parcels less than 2.5 acres within the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi- parcel Project at $7,500 an acre. On July 12, 2010, the CCLAAC recommended extending offers to owners at the October 2009 appraisal values. The cost to obtain new appraisals is $8,000. Based on the slight decline in land values and the number of interested property owners last year, the CCLAAC determined that the most cost effective approach is to utilize the 2009 appraisal values. The Sellers' property contains a total of 2.27 acres and is located within the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Multi- parcel Project. The land cost for the 2.27 acre parcel is $17,025. The Property Appraiser's 2010 Tax Roll assessed value for this property is $7,945. The attached Agreement provides that should the County elect not to close this transaction for any reason, except for default by the Sellers, the County will pay the Sellers $85.13 in liquidated damages. Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 2 of 21 The CCLAAC approved this transaction on October 11, 2010, and voted to recommend Board approval and execution of the attached Agreement. Pursuant to Ordinance 2007 -65, Section 13(8), a Project Design Report for the property is provided herewith. FISCAL IMPACT: The total cost of acquisition will not exceed $17,650 ($17,025 for the property and approximately $625 for the title commitment, title policy, and recording of documents). The funds will be withdrawn from the Conservation Collier Trust Fund (172). As of October 11, 2010, property costs for Conservation Collier properties, including this property and those under contract, total $104,144,868.02. Estimated costs of maintenance in perpetuity have been considered by the CCLAAC and have been incorporated into the Conservation Collier Long Term Financial Management Plan. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Fee simple acquisition of conservation lands is consistent with and supports Policy 1.3.1(e) in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office and is legally sufficient. - JBW RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the Board: 1) Approves the attached Agreement and accepts the Warranty Deed once it has been received and approved by the County Attorney's Office; 2) Authorizes the Chairman to execute the Agreement and any and all other County Attorney's Office approved documents related to this transaction; 3) Authorizes the County Manager or his designee to prepare related vouchers and Warrants for payment; and 4) Directs the County Manager or his designee to proceed to acquire this parcel, to follow all appropriate closing procedures, to record the deed and any and all necessary documents to obtain clear title to this parcel, and to take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure performance under the Agreement. PREPARED BY: Cindy M. Erb, SR/WA, Senior Property Acquisition Specialist, Real Property Management, Department of Facilities Management Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 3 of 21 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: 16E5 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Barbara S. Cannon, as to an undivided 1/3 interest, and Marsha S. McElroy, formerly known as Marsha S. Ghent, as to an undivided 1/3 interest, and Deborah S. Mullis, as to an undivided 1/3 interest for 2.27 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program at a cost not to exceed $17,650. Meeting Date: 10126/2010 9:00:00 AM Prepared By Cindy M. Erb Property Acquisition Specialist, Senior Date Administrative Services Division Facilities Management 10/11/2010 11:39:47 AM Approved By Skip Camp, C.F.M. Director - Facilities Management Date Administrative Services Division Facilities Management 10/11/2010 12:22 PM Approved By Melissa Hennig Environmental Specialist, Principal Date Administrative Services Division Facilities Management 10/11/2010 3:52 PM Approved By Alexandra J. Sulecki Environmental Specialist, Senior Date Administrative Services Division Facilities Management 10/1212010 9:04 AM Approved By Manager - Property Acquisition & Const Toni A. Mott M Date Administrative Services Division Facilities Management 10/1212010 10:47 AM Approved By Jennifer White Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney County Attorney 10/12/2010 11:34 AM Approved By Len Golden Price Administrator- Administrative Services Date Administrative Services Division Administrative Services Division 10/12/2010 9:46 PM Approved By OMB Coordinator Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 4 of 21 1011412010 12:16 PM Approved By Therese Stanley Manager- Operations Support - Trans Date Office of Management & Budget Office of Management & Budget 10/1612010 2:27 PM Approved By Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney Date 10/1812010 10:16 AM Approved By Leo E. Ochs, Jr. County Manager Date County Managers Office County Managers Office 10/18/2010 1:13 PM Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 5 of 21 Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Project Design Report Date: October 11, 2010 Property Owner: Barbara S. Cannon, et al Folio(s): 39493600004 Location: WEST 150 FEET OF TRACT 40, GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 53 Size: 2.27 acres Appraisal /Offer Amount: $17,025 History of Proiect: Project Project halted Project Purchase offer Offer Approved for by BCC resumed made to Accepted purchase by by BCC owner BCC 1/27/04 9/26/06 1/29/08 8/2/10 8/17/10 Purpose of Project: Conservation Collier Program Oualifications: This is one of a number of parcels approved for acquisition that are part of a larger, multi - parcel, multi -owner project known both as the Red Maple Swamp Preserve Project and as North Golden Gate Estates (NGGE) Unit 53. This parcel was considered in context of the whole project. The following identifies the ecological value, significance for water resources, human values and aesthetics, vulnerability to development and management potential for this project. The entire project area is 305.69 acres, and there are currently 171.97 acres (or 56 %) within the project area acquired by Conservation Collier. Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 6 of 21 Native habitat present over the whole unit is wetland hardwood forest, with a substantial portion of that being dominated by cypress and red maple swamp and the remainder by native and exotic re- growth over an historic farm field (approximately 100 acres). Soils, hydrology and extant plant species indicate that the entire unit is a seasonal wetland, with surface water present during rainy season and moist conditions remaining during dry season (excepting drought conditions when water tables may recede lower). The area contributes moderately to Lower Tamiami aquifer recharge. A native terrestrial orchid species State listed as Threatened, Wild Coco (Eulophia alta) and a fern species, Royal fern (Osmunda regalis) listed by the State as Commercially Exploited were observed in abundance. No listed wildlife species were observed, however, the entire unit is directly adjacent to Priority One Panther Habitat, as designated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Black bear, another listed species, are known to inhabit adjoining public lands. Wetland dependant bird species have been observed on site. NGGE Unit 53 is connected on its north and west sides with the Florida Forever Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Project, a "Group A" (priority) project on the state's Florida Forever Acquisition List encompassing 69,500 acres. See the attached map taken from a March 2010 Florida Forever annual report with NGGE Unit 53 identified as "Red Maple Swamp Preserve." Surrounding lands include South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) lands, the CREW Trust conservation lands, the Audubon Corkscrew Sanctuary, the Pepper Ranch and Caracara Prairie Preserves, private mitigation lands and lands protected under the County's Rural Lands Stewardship Program. Conservation Collier acquisitions within NGGE Unit 53 would enhance, protect, and buffer these lands. The acquisition of lands within NGGE Unit 53 will provide additional public access opportunities to the area including a connection with adjoining Bird Rookery Swamp, where a 1,200 -foot boardwalk has been built and nearly 5 miles of hiking trails have been created by SFWMD. Staff will coordinate with SFWMD when planning for public access to NGGE Unit 53 lands. Projected Management Activities: Removal of exotic plants, grading out portions of existing limerock roads (except for those portions necessary to public access), construction of trails, parking and placement of fencing and signage are projected management activities. An Interim Management Plan (IMP) has been drafted and approved, however, the existence of the boardwalk and trail system on adjoining SFWMD lands was not known at that point in time and a potential partnership was not contemplated. Any partnerships, including potential road improvements, will be included in a Final Management Plan and brought to the Board of County Commissioners for review and approval. Pursuant to the approved IMP, active management of the parcels will begin once enough contiguous parcels have been acquired to make management actions cost effective. 2 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 7 of 21 Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed - Group A/Full Fee/Loss Than F" AA - 41P E r i �7. tot "U"W wl .4 WArr AT 0M., W: FlAmmem N . E UNMAKAR&M WT Pa"CT C011117"'M F, 11 W, MMCA'"00,04 : ;;t r MMMM(r ---44 — iW. 1111111101APIX �4 AA ew ew �7. rit"Un I MMAS WAll 1111111101APIX �4 I V col—K- Met Firmn N•! HAFIC, IrArriA ftma"PAIUMN ft"RW i SAW (MM rWOCAADIM, Fit smvr V lotiAL "'llault 1111,1W ROktr.K*rVn WJ CORKSCREW REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM WATERSHED LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES %rida Forever SOT Projec Scourwary Acquired for Conservation i Fee SmilAe i ETsenbal Parceftso Rernalrimg Ditief Florida Forever B07 proiecls 4 Ctlet Conservation Land,, 0 i.5 3 6 Miles 117 Umch 2010 lw VYdINSIAd source: nttp://www.clep.state.1l.us/lands/FFAnnual/B Corkscrew.pilf Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 CONSERVATION COLLIER Page 8 of 21 TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between BARBARA S. CANNON, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 113 INTEREST, whose address is 9612 Pembroke Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 AND MARSHA S. MCELROY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MARSHA S. GHENT, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 113 INTEREST, whose address is 9547 Pembroke Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 AND DEBORAH S. MULLIS, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 113 INTEREST, whose address is 10528 South Hall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28270, (hereinafter referred to as "Seller"), and COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, its successors and assigns, whose address is 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112, (hereinafter referred to as "Purchaser "). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of that certain parcel of real property (hereinafter referred to as "Property "), located in Collier County, State of Florida, and being more particularly described in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. WHEREAS, Purchaser is desirous of purchasing the Property, subject to the conditions and other agreements hereinafter set forth, and Seller is agreeable to such sale and to such conditions and agreements. NOW, THEREFORE, and for and in consideration of the premises and the respective undertakings of the parties hereinafter set forth and the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, it is agreed as follows: AGREEMENT 1.01 In consideration of the purchase price and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, Seller shall sell to Purchaser and Purchaser shall purchase from Seller the Property, described in Exhibit "A ". 11. PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE 2.01 The purchase price (the "Purchase Price ") for the Property shall be Seventeen Thousand Twenty Five and 001100 Dollars ($17,025.00), (U.S. Currency) payable at time of closing. III. CLOSING 3.01 The Closing (THE "CLOSING DATE ", "DATE OF CLOSING', OR "CLOSING") of the transaction shall be held on or before one hundred and twenty (120) days following execution of this Agreement by the Purchaser, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the parties hereto. The Manager of the Real Property Management or designee is authorized to enter into such mutual CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 9 of 21 written agreements on behalf of the County for extensions of up to an additional 60 days without further approval by the Board of County Commissioners. The Closing shall be held at the Collier County Attorney's Office, Administration Building, 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida. The procedure to be followed by the parties in connection with the Closing shall be as follows: 3.011 Seller shall convey a marketable title free of any liens, encumbrances, exceptions, or qualifications. Marketable title shall be determined according to applicable title standards adopted by the Florida Bar and in accordance with law. At the Closing, the Seller shall cause to be delivered to the Purchaser the items specified herein and the following documents and instruments duly executed and acknowledged, in recordable form: 3.0111 Warranty Deed in favor of Purchaser conveying title to the Property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than: (a) The lien for current taxes and assessments. (b) Such other easements, restrictions or conditions of record. 3.0112 Combined Purchaser - Seller closing statement. 3.0113 A "Gap," Tax Proration, Owner's and Non- Foreign Affidavit," as required by Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code and as required by the title insurance underwriter in order to insure the "gap" and issue the policy contemplated by the title insurance commitment. 3.0114 A W -9 Form, "Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification" as required by the Internal Revenue Service. 3.012 At the Closing, the Purchaser, or its assignee, shall cause to be delivered to the Seller the following: 3.0121 A wire transfer or negotiable instrument in an amount equal to the Purchase Price. No funds shall be disbursed to Seller until the Title Company verifies that the state of the title to the Property has not changed adversely since the date of the last endorsement to the commitment, referenced in Section 4,011 thereto, and the Title Company is irrevocably committed to pay the Purchase Price to Seller and to issue the Owner's title policy to Purchaser in accordance with the commitment immediately after the recording of the deed. 3.0122 Funds payable to the Seller representing the cash payment due at Closing in accordance with Article III hereof, shall be subject to adjustment for prorations as hereinafter set forth. 3.02 Each party shall be responsible for payment of its own attorney's fees. Seller, at its sole cost and expense, shall pay at Closing all documentary stamp taxes due 2 ya CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 10 of 21 relating to the recording of the Warranty Deed, in accordance with Chapter 201.01, Florida Statutes, and the cost of recording any instruments necessary to clear Seller's title to the Property. The cost of the Owner's Form B Title Policy, issued pursuant to the Commitment provided for in Section 4.011 below, shall be paid by Purchaser. The cost of the title commitment shall also be paid by Purchaser. 3.03 Purchaser shall pay for the cost of recording the Warranty Deed. Real Property taxes shall be prorated based on the current year's tax with due allowance made for maximum allowable discount, homestead and any other applicable exemptions and paid by Seller. If Closing occurs at a date which the current year's millage is not fixed, taxes will be prorated based upon such prior year's millage. IV. REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS 4.01 Upon execution of this Agreement by both parties or at such other time as specified within this Article, Purchaser and/or Seller, as the case may be, shall perform the following within the times stated, which shall be conditions precedent to the Closing; 4.011 Within fifteen (15) days after the date hereof, Purchaser shall obtain as evidence of title an ALTA Commitment for an Owner's Title Insurance Policy (ALTA Form B -1970) covering the Property, together with hard copies of all exceptions shown thereon. Purchaser shall have thirty (30) days, following receipt of the title insurance commitment, to notify Seller in writing of any objection to title other than liens evidencing monetary obligations, if any, which obligations shall be paid at closing. If the title commitment contains exceptions that make the title unmarketable, Purchaser shall deliver to the Seller written notice of its intention to waive the applicable contingencies or to terminate this Agreement. 4.012 If Purchaser shall fail to advise the Seller in writing of any such objections in Seller's title in the manner herein required by this Agreement, the title shall be deemed acceptable. Upon notification of Purchaser's objection to title, Seller shall have thirty (30) days to remedy any defects in order to convey good and marketable title, except for liens or monetary obligations which will be satisfied at Closing. Seller, at its sole expense, shall use its best efforts to make such title good and marketable. In the event Seller is unable to cure said objections within said time period, Purchaser, by providing written notice to Seller within seven (7) days after expiration of said thirty (30) day period, may accept title as it then is, waiving any objection; or Purchaser may terminate the Agreement. A failure by Purchaser to give such written notice of termination within the time period provided herein shall be deemed an election by Purchaser to accept the exceptions to title as shown in the title commitment. 4.013 Seller agrees to furnish any existing surveys of the Property in Seller's possession to Purchaser within 10 (ten) days of the effective date of this Agreement. Purchaser shall have the option, at its own expense, to obtain a 3 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 11 of 21 current survey of the Property prepared by a surveyor licensed by the State of Florida. No adjustments to the Purchase Price shall be made based upon any change to the total acreage referenced in Exhibit "A," unless the difference in acreage revealed by survey exceeds 5% of the overall acreage. If the survey provided by Seller or obtained by Purchaser, as certified by a registered Florida surveyor, shows: (a) an encroachment onto the property; or (b) that an improvement located on the Property projects onto lands. of others, or (c) lack of legal access to a public roadway, the Purchaser shall notify the Seller in writing of such encroachment, projection, or lack of legal access, and Seller shall have the option of curing said encroachment or projection, or obtaining legal access to the Property from a public roadway, within sixty (60) days of receipt of said written notice from Purchaser. Purchaser shall have ninety (90) days from the effective date of this Agreement to notify Seller of any such objections. Should Seller elect not to or be unable to remove the encroachment, projection, or provide legal access to the property within said sixty (60) day period, Purchaser, by providing written notice to Seller within seven (7) days after expiration of said sixty (60) day period, may accept the Property as it then is, waiving any objection to the encroachment, or projection, or lack of legal access, or Purchaser may terminate the Agreement. A failure by Purchaser to give such written notice of termination within the time period provided herein shall be deemed an election by Purchaser to accept the Property with the encroachment, or projection, or lack of legal access. V. INSPECTION PERIOD 5.01 Purchaser shall have one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of this Agreement, ( "Inspection Period "), to determine through appropriate investigation that: 1. Soil tests and engineering studies indicate that the Property can be developed without any abnormal demucking, soil stabilization or foundations. 2. There are no abnormal drainage or environmental requirements to the development of the Property. 3. The Property is in compliance with all applicable State and Federal environmental laws and the Property is free from any pollution or contamination. 4. The Property can be utilized for its intended use and purpose in the Conservation Collier program. 5.02 If Purchaser is not satisfied, for any reason whatsoever, with the results of any investigation, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period, written notice of its intention to waive the applicable contingencies or to terminate this Agreement. If Purchaser fails to notify the Seller in writing of its specific objections as provided herein within the Inspection Period, it shall be deemed that the Purchaser is satisfied with the results of its investigations and the contingencies of this Article V shall be deemed waived. In the event Purchaser elects to terminate this Agreement because of the right of inspection, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller copies of all engineering reports and 4 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 12 of 21 environmental and soil testing results commissioned by Purchaser with respect to the Property. 5.03 Purchaser and its agents, employees and servants shall, at their own risk and expense, have the right to go upon the Property for the purpose of surveying and conducting site analyses, soil borings and all other necessary investigation. Purchaser shall, in performing such tests, use due care and shall indemnify Seller on account of any loss or damages occasioned thereby and against any claim made against Seller as a result of Purchaser's entry. Seller shall be notified by Purchaser no less than twenty -four (24) hours prior to said inspection of the Property. VI. INSPECTION 6.01 Seller acknowledges that the Purchaser, or its authorized agents, shall have the right to inspect the Property at any time prior to the Closing. VII. POSSESSION 7.01 Purchaser shall be entitled to full possession of the Property at Closing. VIII, PRORATIONS 8.01 Ad valorem taxes next due and payable, after closing on the Property, shall be prorated at Closing based upon the gross amount of 2009 taxes, and shall be paid by Seller. IX. TERMINATION AND REMEDIES 9.01 If Seller shall have failed to perform any of the covenants and /or agreements contained herein which are to be performed by Seller, within ten (10) days of written notification of such failure, Purchaser may, at its option, terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of termination to Seller. Purchaser shall have the right to seek and enforce all rights and remedies available at law or in equity to a contract vendee, including the right to seek specific performance of this Agreement. 9.02 If the Purchaser has not terminated this Agreement pursuant to any of the provisions authorizing such termination, and Purchaser fails to close the transaction contemplated hereby or otherwise fails to perform any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement as required on the part of Purchaser to be performed, provided Seller is not in default, then as Seller's sole remedy, Seller shall have the right to terminate and cancel this Agreement by giving written notice thereof to Purchaser, whereupon one -half percent 1!( 2 %) of the purchase price shall be paid to Seller as liquidated damages which shall be Seller's sole and exclusive remedy, and neither party shall have any further liability or obligation to the other except as set forth in paragraph 12.01, (Real Estate Brokers), hereof. The parties acknowledge and agree that Seller's actual damages in the event of 5 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 13 of 21 Purchaser's default are uncertain in amount and difficult to ascertain, and that said amount of liquidated damages was reasonably determined by mutual agreement between the parties, and said sum was not intended to be a penalty in nature. 9.03 The parties acknowledge that the remedies described herein and in the other provisions of this Agreement provide mutually satisfactory and sufficient remedies to each of the parties, and take into account the peculiar risks and expenses of each of the parties. X. SELLER'S AND PURCHASER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 10.01 Seller and Purchaser represent and warrant the following: 10.011 Seller and Purchaser have full right and authority to enter into and to execute this Agreement and to undertake all actions and to perform all tasks required of each hereunder. Seller is not presently the subject of a pending, threatened or contemplated bankruptcy proceeding. 10.012 Seller has full right, power, and authority to own and operate the Property, and to execute, deliver, and perform its obligations under this Agreement and the instruments executed in connection herewith, and to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby. All necessary authorizations and approvals have been obtained authorizing Seller and Purchaser to execute and consummate the transaction contemplated hereby. At Closing, certified copies of such approvals shall be delivered to Purchaser and/or Seller, if necessary. 10.013 The warranties set forth in this paragraph shall be true on the date of this Agreement and as of the date of Closing. Purchaser's acceptance of a deed to the said Property shall not be deemed to be full performance and discharge of every agreement and obligation on the part of the Seller to be performed pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. 10.014 Seller represents that it has no knowledge of any actions, suits, claims, proceedings, litigation or investigations pending or threatened against Seller, at law, equity or in arbitration before or by any federal, state, municipal or other governmental instrumentality that relate to this agreement or any other property that could, if continued, adversely affect Seller's ability to sell the Property to Purchaser according to the terms of this Agreement. 10.015 No party or person other than Purchaser has any right or option to acquire the Property or any portion thereof. 10.016 Until the date fixed for Closing, so long as this Agreement remains in force and effect, Seller shall not encumber or convey any portion of the Property or any rights therein, nor enter into any agreements granting any person or entity any rights with respect to the Property or any part thereof, without first obtaining the written consent of Purchaser to such conveyance, A CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493800004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 14 of 21 encumbrance, or agreement which consent may be withheld by Purchaser for any reason whatsoever. 10.017 Seller represents that there are no incinerators, septic tanks or cesspools on the Property; all waste, if any, is discharged into a public sanitary sewer system; Seller represents that they have (it has) no knowledge that any pollutants are or have been discharged from the Property, directly or indirectly into any body of water. Seller represents the Property has not been used for the production, handling, storage, transportation, manufacture or disposal of hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, as such terms are defined in applicable laws and regulations, or any other activity that would have toxic results, and no such hazardous or toxic substances are currently used in connection with the operation of the Property, and there is no proceeding or inquiry by any authority with respect thereto. Seller represents that they have (it has) no knowledge that there is ground water contamination on the Property or potential of ground water contamination from neighboring properties. Seller represents no storage tanks for gasoline or any other substances are or were located on the Property at any time during or prior to Seller's ownership thereof. Seller represents none of the Property has been used as a sanitary landfill. 10.018 Seller has no knowledge that the Property and Seller's operations concerning the Property are in violation of any applicable Federal, State or local statute, law or regulation, or of any notice from any governmental body has been served upon Seller claiming any violation of any law, ordinance, code or regulation or requiring or calling attention to the need for any work, repairs, construction, alterations or installation on or in connection with the Property in order to comply with any laws, ordinances, codes or regulation with which Seller has not complied. 10.019 There are no unrecorded restrictions, easements or rights of way (other than existing zoning regulations) that restrict or affect the use of the Property, and there are no maintenance, construction, advertising, management, leasing, employment, service or other contracts affecting the Property. 10.020 Seller has no knowledge that there are any suits, actions or arbitration, bond issuances or proposals therefor, proposals for public improvement assessments, pay -back agreements, paving agreements, road expansion or improvement agreements, utility moratoriums, use moratoriums, improvement moratoriums, administrative or other proceedings or governmental investigations or requirements, formal or informal, existing or pending or threatened which affects the Property or which adversely affects Seller's ability to perform hereunder; nor is there any other charge or expense upon or related to the Property which has not been disclosed to Purchaser in writing prior to the effective date of this Agreement. 10.021 Seller acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser is entering into this Agreement based upon Seller's representations stated above and on the 7 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 15 of 21 understanding that Seller will not cause the zoning or physical condition of the Property to change from its existing state on the effective date of this Agreement up to and including the Date of Closing. Therefore, Seller agrees not to enter into any contracts or agreements pertaining to or affecting the Property and not to do any act or omit to perform any act which would change the zoning or physical condition of the Property or the governmental ordinances or laws governing same. Seller also agrees to notify Purchaser promptly of any change in the facts contained in the foregoing representations and of any notice or proposed change in the zoning, or any other action or notice, that may be proposed or promulgated by any third parties or any governmental authorities having jurisdiction of the development of the property which may restrict or change any other condition of the Property. 10.022 At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser a statement (hereinafter called the "Closing Representative Statement ") reasserting the foregoing representations as of the Date of Closing, which provisions shall survive the Closing. 10.023 Seller represents, warrants and agrees to indemnify, reimburse, defend and hold Purchaser harmless from any and all costs (including attorney's fees) asserted against, imposed on or incurred by Purchaser, directly or indirectly, pursuant to or in connection with the application of any federal, state, local or common law relating to pollution or protection of the environment which shall be in accordance with, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq., ( "CERCLA" or "Superfund "), which was amended and upgraded by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 ( "SARA "), including any amendments or successor in function to these acts. This provision and the rights of Purchaser, hereunder, shall survive Closing and are not deemed satisfied by conveyance of title. 10.024 Any loss and/or damage to the Property between the date of this Agreement and the date of Closing shall be Seller's sole risk and expense. XI. NOTICES 11.01 Any notice, request, demand, instruction or other communication to be given to either party hereunder shall be in writing, sent by facsimile with automated confirmation of receipt, or by registered, or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: If to Purchaser: Alexandra Sulecki, Coordinator Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Collier County Facilities Department 3301 Tamiami Trail East — Building W Naples, Florida 34112 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 16 of 21 With a copy to: Cindy M. Erb, SR/WA, Senior Property Acquisition Specialist Collier County Real Property Management 3301 Tamiami Trail East — Building W Naples, Florida 34112 Telephone number: 239 - 252 -8991 Fax number: 239 - 252 -8876 If to Seller: Barbara S. Cannon 9547 Pembroke Road Huntersville, NC 28078 Telephone number: 704- 391 -0629 Fax number: 11 If to Seller: Marsha S. McElroy 9612 Pembroke Road Huntersville, NC 28078 Telephone number: X///f Fax number: �1,L If to Seller: Deborah S. Mullis 10528 South Hall Drive Charlotte, NC 28270 Telephone number: N 114 Fax number: V//f 11.02 The addressees and numbers 1 changed by either party by giving written in the manner provided herein. For the addressees only, unless and until su, addressee and respective address state effect for all purposes. XII. REAL ESTATE BROKERS >r the purpose of this Article may be notice of such change to the other party )urpose of changing such addresses or h written notice is received, the last I herein shall be deemed to continue in 12.01 Any and all brokerage commissions or fees shall be the sole responsibility of the Seller. Seller shall indemnify Purchaser and hold Purchaser harmless from and against any claim or liability for commission or fees to any broker or any other person or party claiming to have been engaged by Seller as a real estate broker, salesman or representative, in connection with this Agreement. Seller agrees to pay any and all commissions or fees at closing pursuant to the terms of a separate agreement, if any. XIII. MISCELLANEOUS 13.01 This Agreement may be executed in any manner of counterparts which together shall constitute the agreement of the parties. CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 17 of 21 13.02 This Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof shall be effective as of the date this Agreement is executed by both parties and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors, successor trustee, and assignees whenever the context so requires or admits. 13.03 Any amendment to this Agreement shall not bind any of the parties hereof unless such amendment is in writing and executed and dated by Purchaser and Seller. Any amendment to this Agreement shall be binding upon Purchaser and Seller as soon as it has been executed by both parties. 13.04 Captions and section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only; in no way do they define, describe, extend or limit the scope or intent of this Agreement or any provisions hereof. 13.05 All terms and words used in this Agreement, regardless of the number and gender in which used, shall be deemed to include any other gender or number as the context or the use thereof may require. 13.06 No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing signed by the party against whom it is asserted, and any waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be applicable only to the specific instance to which it is related and shall not be deemed to be a continuing or future waiver as to such provision or a waiver as to any other provision. 13.07 If any date specified in this Agreement falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to which such reference is made shall be extended to the next succeeding business day. 13.08 Seller is aware of and understands that the 'offer" to purchase represented by this Agreement is subject to acceptance and approval by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida. 13.09 if the Seller holds the Property in the form of a partnership, limited partnership, corporation, trust or any form of representative capacity whatsoever for others, Seller shall make a written public disclosure, according to Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, under oath, of the name and address of every person having a beneficial interest in the Property before Property held in such capacity is conveyed to Collier County. (If the corporation is registered with the Federal Securities Exchange Commission or registered pursuant to Chapter 517, Florida Statutes, whose stock is for sale to the general public, it is hereby exempt from the provisions of Chapter 286, Florida Statutes.) 13.10 This Agreement is governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. 10 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 XIV. ENTIRE AGREEMENT Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 18 of 21 14.01 This Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto contain the entire agreement between the parties, and no promise, representation, warranty or covenant not included in this Agreement or any such referenced agreements has been or is being relied upon by either party. No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless made in writing and executed and dated by both Purchaser and Seller. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed below. Dated Project/Acquisition Approved by BCC: AS TO PURCHASER: DATED: ATTEST: DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk , Deputy Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Jennifer . White Assistant County Attorney 11 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA c FRED W. COYLE, Chairman CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 AS TO SELLER: DATED: WITNESSES: IA::") C. & - Z.-/ (Sig ture) (Printed Name) ezt- (Signature) 00 /? t s l,-ci • Z-ct (Printed Name) AS TO SELLER: DATED: WITNESSES: (Signature) Z A ✓eTn Ule dies (Printed Name) la4,-h- —J� �L (Signature) S Rs An (Printed Name) 12 Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 19 of 21 BARBARA S. CANNON 1-4��4 j #e- L�,= MARSHA S. MCELROY, ORMERLY KNOWN AS MARSHA S. GHENT CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 AS TO SELLER: DATED: 2 WITNESSES: (Signature) f ? /� V''�T/� Wir Qri y/ er�� (Printed Name) 13 7 DEBORAH S. MULLIS Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 20 of 21 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Agenda Item No. 16E5 October 26, 2010 Page 21 of 21 THE WEST 150 FEET OF TRACT 40, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, UNIT NO. 53, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 93 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39493600004 2.27 acres 14