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POLICY 0F TITLE INSURANCE '_'""""jt~--,,-,,,'!rf~>" ~~'IO;:-' "~"''"''''i'O'1689 PNTI <11-72) AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION OWNER'S POLICY - FORM A - 1970 (AMENDED 10-17-70) to SCHEDULE OF EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE The following matters are expressly excluded from the coverage of this policy: 1. Any law, ordinance or governmental regulation (including but not limited to building and zoning ordinances) restricting or regulating or prohibiting the occupancy, use or enjoyment of the land, or regulating the character, dimensions or location of any improvement now or hereafter erected on the land, or prohibiting a separation in ownership or a reduction in the dimensions or area of the land, or the effect of any violation of any such law, ordinance or governmental regulation. 2. Rights of eminent domain or governmental rights of police power unless notice of the exerc&e of such rights appears in the public records at Date of Policy. 3. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims, or other matters (a) created, suffered, assumed or agreed to by the insured claimant; (b) not known to the Company and not shown by the public records but known to the insured claimant either at Date of Policy or at the date such claimant acquired an estate or interest insured by this policy and not disclosed in writing by the insured claimant to the Company prior to the date such insured claimant became an insured hereunder; (c) resulting in no loss or damage to the insured claimant; (d) attaching or created subsequent to Date of Policy; or (e) resulting in loss or damage which would not have been sustained if the insured claimant had paid, value for the estate or interest insured by this policy. 4. The refusal of any person to purchase, lease or lend money on the estate or interest covered hereby in the land described in Schedule A. CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS - . - - ., 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS The following terms when used in this policy mean: (a) "insured": the insured named in Schedule A, and, subject to any rights or defenses the Company may have had against the named insured, those who succeed to the interest of such insured by operation of law as distinguished from purchase including, but not limited to, heirs, distributees, devisees, ~urvivors, personal representatives, next of kin, or corporate or fiduciary successors. (b) "insured claimant": an insured claiming loss or damage hereunder (c) "knowledge": actual knowl- edge, not constructive knowledge or notice which may be imputed to an in- sured by reason of any public records. (d) "land": the land described, spe- cifically or by reference in Schedule A, and improvements affixed thereto whirh by law constitute real property; provided, however, the term "'and" dnes not in- clude any property beyond the lines of the area specifically desuibed or referred to in Srhedule A, nor any right, title, in- terest, estate or easement in abuttin,: streets, roads, avenues, alleys. lanes, ways or waterways, but nothing herein shall modify or limit the extent to whirh a right of access to and from Hie land is' insured by this policy. (e) "mortgage": mortgage, deed pf trust, trust deed, or other security instru- ment. (f) "public records": those records whirh by law impart constructive noti((: of matters relating to said land. 2. CONTINUATION OF INSURANCE AFTER CONVEYANCE OF TITLE The coverage of this policy shall con- tinue in force as of Date of Policy in favor of an insured so long as such in- sured retains an estate or interest in the land, or holds an indebtedness secured by a purchase money mortgage given by a purchaser from such insured, or so long as such insured shall have liability by reason of covenants of warranty made by such insured in any transfer or convey- ance of such estate or interest; provided, however, this poliry shall not continue in force in favor of any purchaser from such insured of either said estate or interest or the indebtedness secured by a purchase money mortgage given to such insured. 3. DEFENSE AND PROSECUTION OF AC- TIONS - NOTICE OF CLAIM TO BE GIVEN BY AN INSURED CLAIMANT (a) The Company, at its own cost and without undue delay, shall provide for the defense of an insured in all liti- gation consisting of actions or proceed- ings (Ommenced ,against such insured to the extent that such litigation is founded upon an alleged defect, lien, encumbrance, or other matter insured against by this policy. (b) The insured shall notify the Company promptly in writing (i) in case any action or proceeding is begun as set forth in (a) above, (ii) in case knowl- edge shall come to an insured hereunder of any claim of title or interest which is adverse to the title to the estate or interest as insured, and which might cause loss or damage for which the Company may be liable by ,'irtue of this policy. If such prompt notice shall not be given to the Company, then as to such insured all liability of the Company shall cease and terminate in regard to thematter or mat- ters for which such' prompf notice is re. quired: provided, however. that failure to notify shall in no rase prejudice the rights of any such insured under this policy unless the Company shall be preju- dicecl by surh failure and then only to the extent of such prejudice. (c) The Company shall have the right at its own cost to institute and with- out undue delay prosecute any action or proceeding or to do any other act which in its opinion may be necessary or desirable to establish the title to the estate or in- terest as insured, and the Company may take any apprppriate' action upder the terms of this policy, \vhether or not it shall be liable thereunder, and shall not thereby concede liability or waive any provision of this policy. (d) Whenever the" COnlf'any shall have brought any actiQp;.tirintett>9sed a defense as required Qt permitted by., the provisions of this policy, the Company may pursue any such litigation to final determination by a court of competent jurisdiction and expressly reserves the right, in its sole ,discretion, to appeal from any adverse judgement or order. (e) In all cases where this policy permits or requires the Company to pros- ecute or provide for the defense of any action or proceeding the insured here. under shall secure to the Company the right to so prosecute or provide defense in such action or proceeding, and all ap- peals therein, and permit the Company to use, at its option, the name of such in- sured for such purpose. Whenever re- quested by the Company, such insured shall give the Company all reasonable aid in any such action or proceeding, in effect- ing settlement, securing evidence, obtain- ing witnesses, or prosecuting or defend- ing such action or proceeding, and the Company shall reimburse such insured for any expense so incurred. 4. NOTICE OF LOSS - LIMITATION OF ACTION In addition to the notices required under paragraph 3(b) of these Conditions and Stipulations, a statement in writin~ of any loss or damage for which it is claimed the Company is liable under this policy shall be'furni~~'tncthe Company within 90 days after such loss or damage shall have been determined and no right of action shall accrue to an insured claim- ant until 30 days after such statement shall have been furnished, Failure to furnish such statement of loss or damage shall terminate any liability of the Company under this policy as to such loss or damage, 5. OPTIONS TO PAY OR OTHERWISE SETTLE CLAIMS The Company shall have the option to payor otherwise settle for or in the name of an insured claimant any claim insured against or to terminate all liabil- ity and obligations of the Company here. under by paying or tendering payment of the amount of insurance under this policy together with any costs, attorneys' fees and expenses incurred up to the (Conditions .Jd Stipulations Cantinued and Concluded on Last Page af liS Policy) ,...~ ~~*'~':""~ .... bC~'~""1\"r :.W.I__,-,~~- _.J-Ql:;._ ~~~_,:.:><'r ,i TO 1-"6 PNTI 18-70) ALTA OWNERS-191O ,..~- ~ . ..l " SCHEDULE A I c Policy NO.TI-36507 .~,,9f Pblicypebruary 8th, 1973 Amount$ 1,340,000.00 INsvaED CITY OF CLEARWATER L Title to the estate or interest CO'VEI'eCi by this policy at the date hereof is vested in the insured, Warranty Deed from Uni~~ States ~t.eel CO:qloration,a;P8:1~".re CQrporation, to City of Cl.arwater,.muillcipal'corporatlon, dated Pebruary 7th, 1973, filed February 8th, 1973 as Instr. No. 730174951 recorded in o. R. Book * 2. The estate 01' interest in the land ~cribed or refeaed, to in this SchedUle covered by this policy is Fee Simple 3. The landre.ferred to in this policy is 10eabld in the County of Pine llas State of Florida and described as follows: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED RIDER FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION *3991, page 1096, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. ( " ,/ " PARCEL lA ". r. Starting at the Southwest corner of Section 17, Township 29 South, " . .. " Range 15 East run 'N 890 10' 31" E 843.47 feet; ...., ~.. thence run N 420 13"31" E 1983.25 feet; thence run N 470 46' 29" W 50.00 feet thence run N 390-421 51" E 162.98 feet to the Point of \ . Beginning. Thence run along an arc of a curve to the left having a readius of. , 1859.86 feet, a chord bearing of N 280 16' 20" E and a chord length of 513. 26 feet. Thence run N 680 39' 32" W 200. 00 feel. Thence run along a curve to the left having a radius of 1659.86 feet, . . chord bea ring N 170 08' 32" E and chord length of 24-3.07 feet. . Thence run N 120 56' 36" E 110. 00 feet, Thence run N 77. 00' DO" W 1005 feet plus or n1inu s to the Mcan High Water Line of the Gulf of Mexico. Thcnce run along said Mean High Watcr Line to a Point, said Point 'being the intersection of the Mean High Water Line and a line having a Bearing of N 470 46' '29" West from the Point of Beginning. Thence run S 470 46' 29" E 1310 feet plus or minus to -the Point of Beginning. " Containing 14.48 Acres more or less. - _: ~ 81. ._'~"'~.i .' t t l'r~"l"U' ~ It'Jll ni~'J'tIt"Wrt r r tJ.... -" ..U&.I.\........W-'~,. "lit If'"U.'''.' It) __"""~~~......_\lII\.1W._.."".,~'t.. ,....lttJ~ '~JI. J '.,.. .~ ; --I I' '.~ ,~.," '..- J 111" ......... .. ':.;- t, , .. PARCEL 1 B . ,~ Starting at th~ Southwest corner of Section 17, Township 29 South, Range 15 Ea 5 t. ...~:., ~. run N 890 10' 3111. E 843.47 feet, Thence run N 420 13' 31" E 1983.25 feet Thence run S 470 46' 29" E 50.00 feet Thence run N 390 50' 23" E 162.96 feet to the Point of Beginning. Thence run along a curve to the left' having a radius of 1959.86 feet, a Chord Bearing of N 2,90 24' 02" E 549. 55 feet. Thence run S 680 39' 32" E 108. 00 feet plus or minus. to the Mean "High Water Line of Clearwater Harbor. Thence run along said High Water Line to a Point. said Point be.ing the intersection of the Mean High Water Line and a line having the Pearing of S 470 46' 29" E from the Point of Peginning. Thence run N 470 46' 29" W 58. 00 feet plus or minus to the Point of P eginning. Containing 1. 02 Acres m.ore or less. '. TO 1532 PNTI (3-72) ALTA OWNERS-191O ~ -.J. 1 I ~ . ~, SCHEDULE B Policy No. TI-36507 This policy does not insure against loss or damage by reason of the following: Standard Exceptions: ( a) Rights or claims of parties in possession not shown by the public records. (b) Easements, or claims of easements, not shown by the public records. ( c) Encroachments, overlaps, boundary line disputes, or other matters which would be disclosed by an accurate surveyor inspection of the premises. ( d) Any lien, or right to a lien, for services, labor, or material heretofore or hereafter furnished, imposed by law and not shown. by, the public records. (e) Any adverse claim to; any portion of said land which has been created by artificial means or has ac- creted to any such portion so created and riparian rights, if any. Special Exceptions: 1. Taxes for the year 1973 and subsequent years. Any taxes or assessments levied subsequent to the date of this pOlicy. 2. Reservations of Oil, Gas and Minerals, to Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund as set forth in Instr. Nos. 745183, 195642A, 9ll370A and 253250, Pinellas County, Florida, Records to-wit: SAVING AND RESERVING unto the said Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund of the State of Florida, and their successors, title to an undivided three-fourths of all phosphate, minerals and metals, and title to an undivided one-half of all petroleum that may be in, on or under the above described land, with the privilege to mine and develop the same. II 5. ITEMS C AND D ABOVE IS HEREBY ELIMINATED. ____.~ ~~---'_W._'~~_ -_...----~~. ---,-'-... -~,---< ---~._,_. --~-- --~- -._- ..-..-- -.... .. .. ,...~.,..-'~ + ~~R I ,_:.~"....,'~~ 'I CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS (Continued and Concluded Frolll Reverse Side of Policy Face) time of such payment or tender of pay- ment, by the insured claimant and author- ized by the Company. 6. DETERMINATION AND PAYMENT OF LOSS (a) The liability of the Company under this policy shall in no case exceed the least of: (i) the actual loss of the insured claimant; or (ii) the amount of insuranre stated in Schedule A. (b) The Company will pay, in ad- dition to any loss insured against by this policy, all costs imposed upon an insured in liti~ation carried on by the Company for such insured, and all costs, attorneys' fees and expenses in litigation carried on by such insured with the written authori- zation of the Company. (c) When liability has been defin- itely fixed in accordance with the con- ditions of this policy, the loss or damage shall be payable within 30 days there- after. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY No claim shall arise or be maintain- al>le under this policy (a) if the Com- pany, afterhavin,g received notice of an alleged defect, lien or encumbrance in- sured against hereunder, by litigation or otherwise, removes such defect, lien or encumbrance or establishes the title, as insured, within a reasonable time after receipt of such notice; (b) in the event of litigation until there has been a final determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, and disposition of all appeals therefrom, adverse to the title, as insured, as provided in paragraph 3 hereof; or (c) for liability 'voluntarily assumed by an insured in settlin~ any claim or suit without prior written consent of the Com- pany. O. REDUCTION OF LIABILITY All payments under this policy, ex- cept payments made for costs, ,attorqe)'$' fees and expenses, shall Jieduce:dIe amount of the insurance pro tanto. No payment shall be made without producing this policy for endorsement of such pay- ment unless the policy be lost or de- stroyed, in which case proof of such loss or destruction shall be furnished to the satisfaction of the Company. 9. LIABILITY NONCUMULATIVE It is expressly understood that the amount of insurance under this policy shall be reduced by any amount the Com- pany may pay under any policy insuring either (a) a mortgage shown or referred to in Schedule B hereof which is a lien on the estate or interest covered by this policy, or (b) a mortgage hereafter ex- ecuted by an insured which is a charge or lien on the estate or interest described or referred to i-n Schedule A, and the amount so paid shall be deemed a payment under' this policy. The Company shall have the option to apply to the payment of any such mort~a~es any amount that other- wise would be payable hereunder to the insured 'owner of the estate or interest' covered by this policy and the amount so paid shall be deemed a payment under this policy to said insured owner. 10. APPORTIONMEI'\IT, If the land described in Schedule ^ consists of two or more parcels which are not used as Ii sin~le site, and a loss is established affectin2 one or more of said parcels but not all,' the loss shall be com- puted and settled on a pro rata basis as if the amount of insurance under this policy was divided pro rata as' to the value on Date of Policy of each separate parcel to the whole, exclusive of any improvements made subsequent to Date of Policy, unless a Jiability or value has otherwise been a.llreed upon as to each such parcel by the Company and the insured at the time of the issuance of this policy and shown by an express statement herein or by an en- dorsement attached hereto. 11. SUBROGATION UPON PAYMENT OR SETTLEMENT WheDever the Company shall have selt,ll~,', ",~,::~,~8,1,' m, lInderthis.I!Pliq, all right oti_6'Ilatiotl 'sban "stIll tbe COmpany unaffected by any act of the insured claimant. The Company shall be subro- gated to and be entitled to all rights and remedies which such insured claimant would have had against any person or ~ property in respect to such claim had this policy not been issued, and if requested by the Company, such insured claimant shall transfer to the Company all rights and remedies against any person or prop. erty necessary in order to perfect such right of subrogation and shall permit the Company to use the name of such insured claimant in any transaction or litigation involving such rights or remedies. If the- payment does not cover the loss of such insured claimant, the Company shalf be subrogated to such rights and remedi~ in the proportion which said payment bears to the amount of said loss. If loss should result frQ~ /!ony act of such insured claim- ant, such act shall not void this policy, but the Company, in that event, shall be required to pay only that part of any losses insured against hereunder which shall exceed the amount, if any, lost to the Company by reason of the impairment of the right of subrogation. 12. LIABILITY LIMITED TO THIS POLICY This instrument together with all en- dorsementsand other instruments, if any, attached hereto by the Company is the entire policy and contract between the insured and the Company. Any daim of loss or damage, whether or not based on negligence, and which arises out of the status of the title to the estate, or interest covered hereby or any action asserting such claim" shall be restricted to the "rovisions and, conditions and stipulations of this policy. No amendment of or endorsement to this policy tan be made except by writing endorsed hereon or attached hereto signed by" either the President, a Vice President, the Secretary, an Assistant Sec. retary, or validating officer or authorized signatory of the Company. 13. NOTICES. WHERE SENT All notices required to be given the Company ,and any statement in writing re- quired robe farnisbed the Company shall include the number of this policy and shall be addressed to its Home Office, Claims Department, 433 South Spring Street, Los An~e1es, California 90013. Pioneer National Title Insurance Company HOME OFFICE 433 South Spring Street Los Angeles, Callfomla 90013 't'. \1 J .~ . ,~ 1 ~ , I \ J '~ ~