Loading...
Parcel 210FEE PROJECT: 60040 PARCEL: 210FEE FOLIO NO.: 39204000000 K~ THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this day of S~J-~b.e-r- ,2008, by and between ZUNllDA G. CON FORTE and SHEYlA Z. CO FORTE, as Trustees of the RESIDUAL CREDIT SHELTER TRUST OF RODOlFO R. CON FORTE under agreement dated February 8th, 2001, whose mailing address is PO Box 3765, Hallandale, FL 33008 - 3765, (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Seller"), and COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose mailing address is 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112, (hereinafter referred to as "Purchaser"). PURCHASE AGREEMENT (for Stormwater Retention Pond Sites) WHEREAS, Seller owns that certain property more particularly described as: the East 180 feet of Tract 57, Golden Gate Estates Unit No. 48, according to the plate thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 78, of the public records of Collier County, Florida, together with all structures and improvements, (hereinafter referred to as "Property"); and WHEREAS, Purchaser requires the Property for stormwater retention purposes as part of the Golden Gate Boulevard Project; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2007-306 authorizes the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to execute this Agreement without further Board action; and WHEREAS, Seller has agreed to sell and Purchaser has agreed to buy the Property subject to the terms and conditions that follow. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby mutually acknowledged, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows: 1. AGREEMENT 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, as described above. 2. PURCHASE PRICE The purchase price (the "Purchase Price") for the Property shall be $168,615.00 (U.S. Currency) payable at time of closing. None of this Purchase Price is attributed to any personal property. Seller shall also be entitled to an Attorney's fee in the amount of $1,675.00 payable to The Law Offices of Michael H. Merino, P.A. for real estate services. 3. CLOSING A. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE to this Agreement. Therefore, the Closing (THE "CLOSING DATE", "DATE OF CLOSING", OR "CLOSING") of the transaction shall be held on or before ninety (90) days following execution of this Agreement by the Purchaser unless extended BY Seller's cure period contained in Section 6B or 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. Purchaser shall be entitled to possession as of Closing, unless otherwise provided herein. B. 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 or before 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: 1. 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. 2. Combined Purchaser-Seller closing statement. 3. A "Grantor's Non-Foreign, Taxpayer Identification & "Gap" 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. 4. A W-9 Form, "Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification" as required by the Internal Revenue Service. 5. Such evidence of authority and capacity of Seller and its representatives to execute and deliver this Agreement and all other documents required to consummate this transaction, as reasonably determined by Purchaser's counsel and/or title company. C. At the Closing, the Purchaser, or its assignee, shall cause to be delivered to the Seller the following: 1. A negotiable instrument in an amount equal to Net Cash to Seller on the Closing Statement. 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 6 "Requirements and Conditions for Closing" below, and the Title Company is irrevocably committed to pay the Purchase Price to Seller either by County Warrant or Title Company escrow account check, and to issue the title policy to Purchaser in accordance with the commitment immediately after the recording of the deed. 2. Funds payable to the Seller representing the Purchase Price shall be subject to adjustments and pro-rations as hereinafter set forth. D. Purchaser shall pay all fees to record any curative instruments required to clear title, all Warranty Deed recording fees, and any and all costs and/or fees associated with securing and recording a Release or Subordination of any mortgage, lien or other encumbrance recorded against the Property; provided, however, that any apportionment and distribution of the full compensation amount in Section 2 which may be required by any mortgagee, lien-holder or other encumbrance-holder for the protection of its security interest or as consideration for the execution of any release, subordination or satisfaction, shall be the responsibility of the Seller, and shall be deducted on the Closing Statement from the compensation payable to the Seller per Section 2. Seller, at its sole cost and expense, shall pay at Closing all documentary stamp taxes due upon the recording of the Warranty Deed, in accordance with Chapter 201.01, Florida Statutes, unless this purchase is being acquired under threat of condemnation. The cost of the Purchaser's Form B Title Policy, issued pursuant to the Commitment provided for in Section 6 below, shall be paid by Purchaser. The cost of the title commitment shall also be paid by Purchaser. E. Real Property taxes shall be prorated based on the current year's tax. 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. 4. INSPECTIONS A. Inspection Period. Purchaser shall have 60 days from the Effective Date (Inspection Period) to determine through appropriate investigation and inspection that the Property is in compliance with all applicable State and Federal environmental laws and free of any Hazardous Materials. Upon reasonable notice, Seller will provide Purchaser, and its agents, with access to the Property for purposes of surveying, soil borings, site inspection and analysis. B. Election and Response. If Purchaser is not satisfied, for any reason, with the results of this investigation, Purchaser may elect to terminate this Agreement, without penalty, by giving written notice of its intent to terminate prior to expiration of the Inspection Period. Purchaser may elect to suspend its Notice of Termination if Seller notifies Purchaser in writing within ten (10) days thereafter that Seller agrees to promptly carry out, at its sole expense, all further investigations and remediation of the Property as necessary to make the Property acceptable to Purchaser (hereinafter "Remedial Action") within a time period acceptable to Purchaser. As a condition precedent for suspension of the Notice of Page NO.2 Termination, the parties shall agree to the specific term of such suspension and what will render the Property acceptable to Purchaser. C. "Hazardous Materials" means any substance: (1) the presence of which requires investigation, remediation, or is, or becomes regulated under any federal. state, or local law, regulation, order or policy; or (2) which is or becomes defined as a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under federal, state or local law or regulation; or (3) which is toxic, explosive, corrosive, flammable, infectious, radioactive, carcinogenic, mutagenic or otherwise hazardous, or threatens the health or safety of persons on or about the Property, and is being regulated by any governmental authority in the state of Florida. D. If Purchaser does not have the Property inspected, or fails to do so within the Inspection Period, or fails to notify Seller of its intent to terminate, Purchaser shall be deemed to have accepted the Property in the condition in which it existed on the Effective Date. 5. RISK OF LOSS Seller shall maintain the Property in the condition existing on the Effective Date until Closing or date of Purchaser's possession, whichever is later, except for any Remedial Action agreed to by Seller under Section 4B above. Any future loss and/or damage to the Property between the Effective Date and the Closing or date of Purchaser's possession, whichever is earlier, shall be at Seller's sole risk and expense. 6. REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS FOR CLOSING Upon execution of this Agreement by both parties or at such other time as specified within this Section, 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: A. Within fifteen (15) days after the date hereof, Purchaser shall obtain as evidence of title an AL TA Commitment for a Seller's Title Insurance Policy (AL TA 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. B. 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 ninety (90) 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 ninety (90) day period, may accept title as it then is, waiving any objection, or may terminate the Agreement. C. 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 15% 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, the Purchaser shall notify the Seller in writing of such encroachment, projection, and Seller shall have the option of curing said encroachment or projection. Purchaser shall have sixty (60) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement to notify Seller in writing of any such objections. Should Seller elect not to or be unable to remove the encroachment, or projection, within sixty (60) days, 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 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. Page NO.3 7. TERMINATION AND REMEDIES A. If Seller shall have failed to perform any of the covenants and promises contained herein, which are to be performed by Seller, within fifteen (15) 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. B. 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, Seller may seek any and all legal or equitable remedies available, and Seller shall have the right to terminate and cancel this Agreement by giving written notice thereof to Purchaser, whereupon $500.00 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 Section 10, 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 reasonably determined by mutual agreement between the parties, and said sum was not intended to be a penalty in nature. C. 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. 8. SELLER'S AND PURCHASER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Seller intends for Purchaser to rely on the representations contained in this Section in entering into this Agreement and warrants the following: A. Seller has 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. B. 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 requested. C. The warranties set forth in this Article are true on the Effective 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. D. Seller and Purchaser agree to do all things which may be required to give effect to this Agreement immediately as such requirement is made known to them or they are requested to do so, whichever is the earlier. E. 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. F. No party or person other than Purchaser has any right or option to acquire the Property or any portion thereof. G. Until the date fixed for Closing or as 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, encumbrance, or agreement which consent may be withheld by Purchaser for any reason whatsoever. Page NO.4 H. 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 Materials as defined herein, or any other activity that would have toxic results, and no such Hazardous Materials 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 Hazardous Materials 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. I. Seller has no knowledge that the Property, and/or that 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. J. 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. K. Seller has no knowledge that there are any suits, actions or arbitration, bond issuances or proposals therefore, 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. L. Seller acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser is entering into this Agreement based upon Seller's representations stated herein 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. 9. NOTICES 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 registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or personal delivery addressed as follows: If to Purchaser: Transportation Engineering & Construction Management Attn: Kevin Hendricks Right-of-Way Acquisition Manager 2885 South Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104 Telephone 239-252-8192 Fax 239-213-5885 With a copy to: Ellen T. Chadwell, Assistant County Attorney Office of the County Attorney 3301 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112 Telephone 239-252-8400 Fax 239-252-0225 Page NO.5 If to Seller: Zunilda G. Conforte Trustee Sheyla Z. Conforte Trustee Rodolfo R. Conforte under agreement dated February 8th, 2001 Po Box 3765 Hallandale, FL 33008 - 3765 Telephone : 305-409-2221 With a copy to: Michael H. Merino, Esq. The Law Offices of Michael H. Merino, P.A. 6741 Orange Drive Davie, FL 33314 Telephone: 954-321-7701 Fax: 877-791-3024 Email: mmerino@merinoleQal.com The addressees, addresses and numbers for the purpose of this Section 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 addressees, addresses and numbers 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. Notice shall be deemed given in compliance with this Section upon receipt of automated fax confirmation or upon on the fifth day after the certified or registered mail has been postmarked, or physical receipt by hand delivery. 10. REAL ESTATE BROKERS Any and all brokerage commissions or fees shall be the sole responsibility of the Seller and shall be paid at Closing. Seller shall indemnify Purchaser from and against any claim or liability for commission or fees to any broker or any other person or party claiming to have been a procuring clause or engaged by Seller as a real estate broker, salesman or representative, in connection with this Agreement. 11. MISCELLANEOUS A. This Agreement may be executed in any manner of counterparts which together shall constitute the agreement of the parties. B. This Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof shall be effective as of the Effective Date 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. C. 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. D. 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. E. 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. F. 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. G. 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. H. 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 s. 286.23, Fla. Stat., under oath, of the name and address of every person having a beneficial interest in the Property before Page NO.6 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.) I. This Agreement is governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. J. The Effective Date of this Agreement will be the date of execution of this Agreement by the last signing party. K. This Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto contain the entire agreement between the parties, and there are no promises, representations, warranties or covenants by or between the parties not included in this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first above written. AS TO PURCHASER: DATED: q 1'( /0 '? I I ATTEST: DWIGH~ .~,,'8R~~~Clerk ~. ~111' . ~.... ....~~ : ~., . L. =erk' ";", ~~. .. to'-........ , . t~....- ....1.1-,' , . , ~...... .".: " ,~~,T :~ AS TO SELLER: . DATED: q //~ /0b . ----- :; (~~\ ~\MJf (Printed Name) Cd~~~/I (Signature) .... ~LA- h. VUt)~-Z- (Printed Na // /'"": /----': .-::.-...--.~. r"-. ~ -./....y RESIDUAL C-{JIT SHELTER TRUST OF RODOLFO R.i.~cd . NI(c5RTE under agreement dated Februarx 8~h, ~001 ! I I . BY: . ZUNILDA WITNESSES: BY: SHEYLA Z. CON ~ RTE as Trustee (Signa ure) ~~\~ (Printed Name) ~rf~~/ (Signature) - OD/LA f V~ (Printed Name) Approved as to form and legal sJltficiency: t, , BY: Jef E. Wright, Assistant County Attorney Page NO.7