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Agenda 09/23/2008 Item #10HItem # 10H September 23, 2008 Page 1 of 17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Matthew Van Cleave for 38.72 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $2,971,600. OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval from the Board of County Commissioners for execution of the attached Agreement for Sale and Purchase (Agreement) between the Board of County Commissioners (Board) and Matthew Van Cleave (Seller). CONSIDERATIONS: On January 29, 2008, Agenda Item 10F, the Board approved a Collier Conservation Land Acquisition Advisory Committee ( CCLAAC) recommended Active Acquisition List, with changes, and directed staff to actively pursue acquisition of the properties under the Conservation Collier Program. The Seller's property consists of four parcels totaling 38.72 acres and is located within Section 30, Township 48 South, Range 27 East, in an area known as the Rivers Road Properties. The Rivers Road Properties are located south of Immokalee Road. In accordance with the approved Conservation Collier Purchasing Policy, the purchase price of $2,942,800 was based upon the average of two independent, state - certified general real estate appraisers, one giving value at $2,788,000 and the other at $3,097,600. The attached Agreement provides that should the County elect not to close this transaction for any reason, except for default by the Seller, the County will pay the Seller $14,714 in liquidated damages. The CCLAAC approved this transaction on September 8, 2008, 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 $2,971,600 ($2,942,800 for the property, $9,000 for the appraisal, $4,272 for upland /wetland survey, $4,021 for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, and approximately $11,507 for the title commitment, title policy, and recording of documents). The funds will be withdrawn from the Conservation Collier Trust Fund (172). As of September 8, 2008, property costs for Conservation Collier properties, including this property and those under contract, total $69,188,790. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Fee simple acquisition of conservation lands is consistent with and supports Policy 1.3.1(a) in the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Conservation Collier Ordinance (2007 -65) provides a legal framework for property acquisition for the Conservation Collier Program. The process for acquiring this property falls within the legal framework of Ordinance 2007 -65. The Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office. - JAB Item # 10H September 23, 2008 Page 2 of 17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Conservation Collier — Agreement for Sale and Purchase — Van Cleave Page 2 Staff is recommending that the Board of County Commissioners: 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 Erb, SR/WA, Senior Property Acquisition Specialist, Real Property Management, Department of Facilities Management Item # 10H September 23, 2008 Page 3 of 17 Recommendation to approve an Agreement for Sale and Purchase with Matthew Van Cleave for 38.72 acres under the Conservation Collier land Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $2,971,600. (Alex Sulecki, Senior Environmental Specialist) Prepared By: Department Date Adminstrative Services 9/9/2008 10:59:53 AM Approved By: Department Approval Date Facilities Approved 9/9/2008 3:54 PM Approved By: Department Approval Date Adminstrative Sery Approved 9/10/2008 9:25 AM i ces Approved By: Department Approval Date Office of Management Disapproved 9/11/200810:44 AM and Budget Approved By: Department Approval Date Facilities Approved 9/11/2008 1:24 PM Approved By: Department Approval Date Facilities Approved 9/11/2008 1:24 PM Approved By: Department Approval Adminstrative Approved pproved Item # 10H September 23, 2008 Page 4 of 17 Date 9/11/20082:41 PM Approved By: Department Approval Date Adminstrative Services Approved 9/11/20082:41 PM Approved By: Department Approval Date County Attorney Approved 9/11/2008 3:38 PM Approved By: Department Office of Management and Budget Approval Approved Approved By: Department Approval County Approved Manager's Office iJIi;IH;I J� 1-1: Y bY, Name: Description 6 6CCVanCleave.doc Executive Summary - Van Cleave D PDRVanCleave.pdf Project Design Report - Van Cleave D AgreementVanCleave -pol Agreement - Van Cleave Date 9/12/2008 12:51 PM Date 9/13/2008 11:05 AM Type Executive Summary Report Agreement Item # 10H September 23, 2008 Page 5 of 17 Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Project Design Report Date: September 8, 2008 Conaarvatlaa Collar Favors Road PropMiaa Aerial Map Van Cleave parcels- blue outline- parcels e,f,g,h — 38.72 acres Property Owner: Matthew Van Cleave Folio(s): 00215480004 (parcel e: 4.77 acres); 00216680007 (parcel f: 4.85 acres); 00215320009 (parcel g: 19.40 acres and 00214760000 (parcel h: 9.70 acres) Location: Rivers Road south of Immokalee Road, Section 30, Township 48, Range 27, Collier County Size: 4 parcels totaling 38.72 acres Appraisal/Offer Amount: $ 2,942,800 for all 4 parcels History of Proiect: Received Selected for the Approved for Purchase offer Offer Accepted application "A" category, #1 purchase by BCC made to owners priority, on the Active Acquisition List by CCLAAC 8/8/07 12/10/07 1/29/08 6/30/08 7/2/08 Item # 10H September 23, 2008 Page 6 of 17 Purpose of Proiect: Conservation Collier Program Qualifications: The four Van Cleave parcels are part of an offering including a total of seven parcels known as the Rivers Road Proposal. The Van Cleave parcels encompass 38.72 acres (61 %) out of the current 62.98 -acre Rivers Road proposal. Two other parcels that are contiguous to the Rivers Road Project total 9.61 acres have been offered to Conservation Collier in the 6`h (current) acquisition cycle. All parcels within the Rivers Road Project area (including the 4 Van Cleave parcels) fulfill program qualifications by satisfying all applicable screening criteria, including presence of native habitat, potential for nature - based recreational and educational opportunities, protection of water resource values and wetland dependent species habitat, presence of significant biological/ecological values, listed species habitat, connectivity and restoration potential. The Van Cleave properties contain areas of intact native vegetation in addition to areas with significant exotic infestation. Nine types of native vegetative communities were identified by the County's consultant on the Van Cleave Parcels: cabbage palm, cypress - pine- cabbage palm, pine flatwood, mixed wetland hardwoods, cypress, hydric cabbage palm, pop ash, shrub wetland and freshwater marsh. Two species of listed Bromeliads and a listed hand fern were found on the property. Brazilian pepper and air - potato are the primary exotic plant concerns. Exotic plants constitute between 25% and 50% of plant cover over all properties. Brazilian pepper exists on all parcels and ranges from 5- 25% coverage. Air - potato has been noted on four of the parcels and is quite extensive on the Van Cleave parcelf. In addition to numerous wetland dependant plant species and evidence of the presence of wetland wildlife species, wetlands typically associated with hydric soils were observed on the Van Cleave properties. An upland- wetland survey conducted in April 2008 by the County's consultants found that nearly 99% of the parcels contain wetland features. During the site visits, staff observed surface water in a marsh area and numerous other indicators that this area typically experiences annual flooding. In regard to protection of water resources, this area is mapped as one of the highest areas for recharge in Collier County to the Lower Tamiami (21 -102 inches annually) and surficial aquifer (56 -67 inches annually). Acquisition of these properties will offer opportunities for protection of water resource values, including aquifer recharge protection of wetland dependent species habitat and flood control. Many native species of birds, including hawks, woodpeckers and wild turkey were observed by staff during site visits. The habitat would support the presence of listed bird species including snowy egret, little blue heron, white ibis, tri- colored heron and wood stork. Deer and a cottonmouth snake were observed locally by staff. There is photographic evidence of the presence of Florida black bear and telemetry data documenting use of the area by Florida panthers. Additionally, the existing habitat would support the presence of Big Cypress fox squirrel. Currently, there exists a forested ecological link from these properties northward under Immokalee Road via underpass, 2 Item # 10H September 23, 2008 Page 7 of 17 through a preserve area in the Twin Eagle development to Bird Rookery Swamp, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed lands. To the east directly adjoining these lands is a future conservation corridor negotiated via private sector agreements between the Florida Wildlife Federation and Bonita Bay Properties, the land owner. Adjoining to the south are preserve lands belonging to the Olde Florida Golf Club. Acquisition of the Van Cleave parcels would increase the size of existing contiguous conservation lands and expand private sector efforts to protect a forested corridor that is heavily used by wildlife. The parcels can be accessed via Rivers road, a private unpaved road on the south side of Immokalee Road, across from the Twin Eagle Development. There are opportunities for public recreation such as hiking, wildlife photography, bird watching and environmental education for school age children. The current zoning designation is Agriculture with a Mobile Home Overlay (A -MHO) and this area is designated as "receiving" lands under the Rural Fringe Mixed Use District Transfer of Development Rights Program. Proiected Management Activities: No hydrologic changes are necessary to sustain wetland characteristics. Projected management activities include removal of invasive, exotic plants and evaluation of the parcels for placement of trails and, if funding permits, an elevated boardwalk that could lead to an observation deck. An elementary school is scheduled to open in 2011, just to the north and east, on Moulder Drive. A limited number of visitors can already park along the unpaved Rivers Road, but a parking area could be developed in the future. One of the Van Cleave parcels has been partially cleared in the past for residential use and would be ideal for development of a public parking area. 3 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS'. 00215320009, 00214780000, 00215480009 8 00216660007 Prepared by: Jennifer A. Belpedio, Esquire Office of the County Attorney 3301 East Tarriami Trail Naples, Florida 34112 (239) 252 -8400 AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between MATTHEW VAN CLEAVE, a single man, whose address is *9N Riveis Road, (hereinafter referred to as "Seller"), and COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivBeptalifti 23, 20C the State of Florida, its successors and assigns, whose address is 3301 Tamiafil6glp Of 7 East, Naples, FL 34112, (hereinafter referred to as "Purchaser"). WITNESSETH 1Sy(1?Wevq //y Al, ter► Bon,+q Sprin9S F/. 3y /3s 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 ". II. PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE 2.01 The purchase price (the "Purchase Price ") for the Property shall be Two Million Nine Hundred Forty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and 001100 dollars ($2,942,800.00), (U.S. Currency) payable at time of closing. 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 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 specked 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: i CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. 00215320009, 00214760000, 00215480004 8 00216660007 (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. Item # 1 OH September 23, 2008 3.0114 A W -9 Form, "Request for Taxpayer Identificatid?Pg*Mof 17 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 negotiable instrument (County Warrant) 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 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 years 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 Owners 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 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS'. 00215320009, 00214780000, 00215480000 8, 00216580007 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 writterhogipelOH to Seller within seven (7) days after expiration of said thirty (30) dayber 23, 2008 may accept title as it then is, waiving any objection; or PurchasElagaW of 17 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 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. CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 00215320008, 00214760000, 00218x80004 600216880007 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 environmental and soil testing results commissioned by Purchaser with respect to the Property. Item # 10H September 23, 2008 5.03 Purchaser and its agents, employees and servants shall, at their own F?A@ aM of 17 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. Seller shall be notified by Purchaser no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to said inspection of the Property. VI, REMOVAL OF SOLID WASTE 6.01 Prior to Closing, Seller shall remove or cause to be removed from the Property, at Seller's sole cost and expense, any and all personal property and /or solid waste, trash, rubbish or any other unsightly or offensive materials thereon, including, but not limited to, structures, any tanks and Hazardous Materials in tanks, barrels and equipment, pipelines, or other containers on the Property. VII. EXISTING SEPTIC TANKS AND WATER WELLS 7.01 Prior to Closing, Seller, at its expense, shall pump out, crush and fill all known septic tanks on the Property in accordance with all applicable Collier County and State of Florida requirements. 7.02 Seller, at its expense shall locate and place aboveground markers indicating the location of all septic tanks, cesspools and water wells located on the Property. VIII. INSPECTION 8.01 Seller acknowledges that the Purchaser, or its authorized agents, shall have the right to inspect the Property at any time prior to the Closing. IX. POSSESSION 9.01 Purchaser shall be entitled to full possession of the Property at Closing. X. PRORATIONS 10.01 Ad valorem taxes next due and payable, after closing on the Property, shall be prorated at Closing based upon the gross amount of 2007 taxes, and shall be paid by Seller. XI. TERMINATION AND REMEDIES 11.01 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. CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 00215320009, 0021476000, 00215480004 8 00216680007 11.02 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 sale remedy, Seller shall have the right to terminate and cancel this Agreement by giving written notice thereof to Purchaser, whereupon one -half percent 11 /2 %1 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 14.01, (Real Estate Brokers), hereof. The parties acknowledge and agree that Seller's actual damages in the event of Purchaser's default are uncertain in amount and difficult to ascertain, and that said amount of liquidated damages was rea� b H 23, 2008 determined by mutual agreement between the parties, and said sum of 17 intended to be a penalty in nature. 11.03 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. XII. SELLER'S AND PURCHASER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 12.01 Seller and Purchaser represent and warrant the following: 12.011 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. 12.012 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. 12.013 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. 12.014 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. 12.015 No party or person other than Purchaser has any right or option to acquire the Property or any portion thereof. 12.016 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, "O'O'K g-11— S, CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 00215320009, 00214760000, 00215480004 & 0021888W07 encumbrance, or agreement which consent may be withheld by Purchaser for any reason whatsoever. 12.017 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 ha *Rb#1dOH results, and no such hazardous or toxic substances are currently efj�ber 23, 2008 connection with the operation of the Property, and there is no proce IH- of 17 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. 12,018 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. 12.019 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. 12.020 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. 12.021 Seller acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser is entering into this Agreement based upon Seller's representations stated above and on the 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. CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 00215320009, 00214760000, 002154800018 00216680007 12.022 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. 12.023 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 whi&WAIIOH be in accordance with, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Enviro @ilft �1bar 23, 2008 Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. Sectio X1,4 of 17 at 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. 12.024 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. XIII. NOTICES 13.01 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 Naples, Florida 34112 With a copy to: Cindy M. Erb, Senior Property Acquisition Specialist Collier County Real Estate Services Administration Building 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112 Telephone number: 239 - 252 -8991 (+v� Fax number: 239- 252 -8876 If to Seller: Matthew Van Cleave f92e- R*ersiiv9d— IF $yf 8 Tre�'1vgl1, GJaJ Telephone number: �Dn /f4 c)P(`InCjS Fax number: 13.02 The addressees and numbers for the purpose of this Article may be changed by either party by giving written notice of such change to the other party in the manner provided herein. For the purpose of changing such addresses or addressees only, unless and until such written notice is received, the last addressee and respective address stated herein shall be deemed to continue in effect for all purposes. XIV. REAL ESTATE BROKERS 14.01 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 CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. 00215320009, 0021476MIX, 002154&0004 & 002166&0007 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. XV. MISCELLANEOUS 15.01 This Agreement may be executed in any manner of counterparts which together shall constitute the agreement of the parties. 15.02 This Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof shall be effecti0oft%101-1 the date this Agreement is executed by both parties and shall inure to theEilLber 23, 2008 of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, ex g of 17 personal representatives, successors, successor trustee, and assignees whenever the context so requires or admits. 15.03 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. 15.04 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. 15.05 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. 15.06 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. 15.07 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. 15.08 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. 15.09 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.) 15.10 This Agreement is governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. XVI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT 16.01 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 .,4 7-//-F CONSERVATION COLDER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 00215320006, 00214780000, 00215480004 8 00218880007 been or is being relied upon by either parry. 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 AS TO SELLER: DATED: P — /FF WITNESSES: T So..,. � (Signature Tinl : ekermo (Printetl Nameyt ) n B'�Adm Loy (Signah e) 3 ry Ar1 1' a t.a t5— (Printed Na me) Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: BY: Jeff . tight' Assistant County Attorney Item # 10H September 23, 2008 Page 16 of 17 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: TOM HENNING, Chairman 15�-//- P MATTHEW VAN CLEAVE CONSERVATION COLLIER TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS'. 00215320009, 00214760000, 00215480004 8 00216680007 EXHIBIT "A" Legal Description: SW '/4 of SW'%of SE'/., less W 10 Ft and less S 10 Ft, within Section 30, Township 48 South, Range 27 East, Collier County Florida. Property Identification Number: 00214760000 Item # IOH September 23, 2008 Page 17 of 17 AND Legal Description: N '/: of SW '/. of NW '/. of SE %, less W 10 Ft and less S 10 Ft, within Section 30, Township 48 South, Range 27 East, Collier County Florida. Property Identification Number: 00215480004 AND Legal Description: N %2 of SW 1/4 of SE' /., less N 10 Ft, less E 10 Ft and less W 10 Ft, within Section 30, Township 48 South, Range 27 East, Collier County Florida. Property Identification Number: 00215320009 AND Legal Description: S/22 of SE '% of NE' /. of SW %, less E 10 Ft and less S10 Ft, within Section 30, Township 48 South, Range 27 East, Collier County Florida. Property Identification Number: 00216680007