ABBL LLCCONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
BY
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
PARTIES: ABBL LLC whose post office address is Post Office Box 1251, Tavares, FL 32778, (herein
"Seller'), and THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida Municipal Corporation (herein
''Buyer" or -CITY"), whose post office address is 112 South Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756.
(collectively "Parties") hereby agree that the Seller shall sell and Buyer shall buy the following real
property ("Property") upon the following terms and conditions.
1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
LOT 50, 51, 52, 53 AND 54, G.L. BIDWELLS OAKWOOD ADDITION TO CLEARWATER,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 46 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PINELLAS COUNTY. FLORIDA.
Parcel Identification Numbers: 09-29-15-08622-000-0500, 09-29-15-08622-000-0520, 09-2 -
08622-000-0530 & 09-29-15-08622-000-0540
PERSONALTY: NONE
2. FULL PURCHASE PRICE
3. MANNER OF PAYMENT: Wire in U.S funds at ti
4. PURCHASE PRICE
of closing
$230,000
The full Purchase Price as shown herein has been reached through negotiations with the Seller by City
staff, James Millspaugh & Associates, Inc, performed an appraisal of the Property on behalf of the
Buyer.
5. TIME FOR ACCEPTANCE; APPROVALS
Following execution of this contract by Seller, the price, terms and conditions as contained herein shall
remain unchanged and be held unconditionally open for a period of 45 days following delivery in
duplicate original to The City of Clearwater for acceptance and approvalcounter-offer, or rejection by
action of the Clearwater City Council ("Council") serving in its capacity as the governing board of the
CITY. If this agreement is accepted and approved by the Council, it will be executed hy duly authorized
City officials and delivered to Buyer within 10 days thereafter, if a counter-offer is approved by the
Council. it shall be delivered to Seller in writing within 10 days of such action by the City Council, and
Seller shall have 10 days thereafter to deliver to Buyer written notice of acceptance or rejection of such
counter-offer. If written notice of acceptance is not timely delivered, or if the counter-offer is rejected by
Seller, this contract shall thereafter be null and void in all respects. If this contract is rejected by the
Council upon initial presentation to the Council, this contract shall be null and void in all respects and
Buyer shall be so informed in writing within 5 days of such action,
6. TITLE
Seller warrants legal capacity to and shall convey marketable title to the Property by Statutory Warranty
Deed, subject only to matters contained in Paragraph 7 acceptable to Buyer. Otherwise title shall be
free of liens, easements and encumbrances of record or known to Seller, but subject to property taxes
for the year of dosing; covenants. restrictions and public utility easements of record; and no others
provided there exists at closing no violation of the foregoing and none of them prevents Buyer's
intended use of the Property. Seller warrants and represents that there is ingress and egress to the
Property sufficient for the intended use as described herein.
7. TITLE EVIDENCE
Seller shall, at Seller expense and within 15 days prior to dosing date deliver to Buyer a title insurance
commitment issued by a Florida licensed tifie insurer agreeing to liens. encumbrances, exceptions or
qualifications set forth in this Contract, and those which shall he discharged by Seller at or before
dosing. Seller shall convey a marketable title subject only to liens, encumbrances, exceptions or
qualifications set forth in this Contract, Marketable title shall be determined according to applicable Title
Standards adopted by The Florida Bar and in accordance with law, Buyer shall have 5 days from
receiving evidence of title to examine it. If title is found defective. Buyer shall, within 3 days thereafter,
notify Seller in writing specifying defect(s). If the defect(s) render title unmarketable, Seller will have
120 days from receipt of notice within which to remove the defect(s), failing which Buyer shall have the
option of either accepting the title as it then is or withdrawing from this Contract, Seller will, if title is
found unmarketable, make diligent effort to correct defect(s) in title within the time provided therefor,
including the bringing of necessary suits.
8. SURVEY
Buyer, at Buyer's expense, within time allowed to deliver evidence of title and to examine same, may
have Real Property surveyed and certified to the Buyer by a registered Florida land surveyor, If survey
shows any encroachment on Real Property, or that improvements located on Real Property encroach
on setback lines, easements, lands of others, or violate any restrictions, contract covenants or
applicable governmental regulation, the same shall constitute a title defect. The survey shall be
performed to minimum technical standards of the Florida Administrative Code and may include a
description of the property under the Florida Coordinate System as defined in Chapter 177, Florida
Statutes,
9. CLOSING PLACE AND DATE
Seller shall designate closing agent and this transaction shall be closed in the offices of the designated
closing agent in Pinellas County, Florida, no later than January 31. 2018 unless extended by other
provisions of this contract including but not limited to time allotted for the removal of title defects as
provided for in Paragraph 7 above, if either party is unable to comply with any provision of this contract
within the time allowed, and be prepared to dose as set forth above, after making all reasonable and
diligent efforts to comply, then upon giving written notice to the other party, time of closing may be
extended up to 60 days without effect upon any other term, covenant or condition contained in this
contract.
10. CLOSING DOCUMENTS
Seller shall furnish closing statements for the respective parties, deed. bill of sale (if applicable),
mechanic's lien affidavit, assignments of leases, tenant and mortgage estoppel letters, and corrective
instruments. If Seller is a corporation. Seller shall deliver a resolution of its Board of Directors
authorizing the sale and delivery of the deed and certification by the corporate Secretary certifying the
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resolution and setting forth facts showing the conveyance conforms with the requirements of loc,alleN,
11, CLOSING EXPENSES
Documentary stamps on the deed, unless this transaction is exempt under Chapter 201.24, Florida
Statutes, shall be paid by the Seller. Seller shall also pay the costs of recording any corrective
instruments, Recordation of the deed shall be paid by Buyer,
12. PRORATIONS; CREDITS
Taxes, assessments, rent (if any) and other revenue of the Property shall be prorated through the day
before closing. Closing agent shall collect all ad valorem taxes uncollected but due through day prior to
closing and deliver same to the Pinellas County Tax Collector with notification to thereafter exempt the
Property from taxation as provided in Chapter 196,012(6). Florida Statuteslf the amount of taxes and
assessments for the current year cannot be ascertained, rates for the previous year shall be used with
due allowance being made for improvements and exemptions. Assessments for any improvements
that are substantially complete at time of closing shall be paid in full by Seller.
13. OCCUPANCY
Buyer and Seller hereby recognize that the Property is occupied by Seller's tenants. Seller warrants
that any leases in effect at the inception of this Contract shall be terminated prior to closing. Tenant
shall vacate the premises prior to closing. Failure of tenant to vacate Property shall be a material
breach of this Contract, for which Buyer may terminate the Contract,
14. LEASES
Seller warrants that other than the tenant recognized above, there are no tenants occupying the
Property and that no leases exist, recorded or unrecorded, authorizing such occupancy and any
authorized tenancy or lease for use of the property created by Seller prior to dosing or prior to the
expiration hereof, shall constitute a material breach of this Contract. Seller shaft at Buyer's request.
furnish Buyer copies of all written leases and estoppels letters from each tenant specifying the nature
and duration of the tenant's occupancy.
15. PROPERTY CONDITION
Seller shall deliver the Property to Buyer at time of closing in its present "as is" condition, ordinary wear
and tear excepted, and shall maintain the landscaping and grounds in a comparable condition. Seller
makes no warranties other than is disclosed herein in Paragraph 21 (-SELLER WARRANTIES") and
marketability of title. Buyer's covenant to purchase the Property as is" is more specifically represented
in the following paragraph.
a.. As Is With Right of Inspection: Buyer may, at Buyer expense within 60 days following the
effective date hereof ("Inspection Period"), conduct inspections, tests. environmental and any other
investigations of the Property Buyer deems necessary 10 determine suitability for Buyer's intended use.
Upon Seller's execution hereof, Seller shall grant reasonable access to the Property to Buyer, its
agents, contractors and assigns for the purposes of conducting the inspections provided, howeverthat
all such persons enter the Property and conduct the inspections and investigations at their own risk,
Seller will, upon reasonable notice, provide utilities services as may be required for Buyer's inspections
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and investigations. Buyer shall not engage in any activity that could result in a mecharr cs lien beino
filed against the Property without Seller's prior written consent. Buyer may terminate this contract by
written notice to Seller prior to expiration of the Inspection Period if the inspections and/or investigations
reveal conditions which are reasonably unsatisfactony to Buyer. In the alternative. at the Buyer's sole
discretion, if Seiler offers to repair or otherwise remedy such conditions to Buyer satisfaction. Buyer
may accept such offer; or Buyer, at its option, may elect to accept a credit at closing of the total
estimated repair costs as determined by a licensed general contractor of Buyer's selection and
expense. If Buyer terminates this contract, and this transaction does not close, Buyer agrees, at Buyer
expense, to repair all damages to the Property resulting from the inspections and investigations and
return the Property to its present condition.
16. WALK-THROUGH INSPECTION
At a time mutually agreeable between the parties. but not later than the day prior to closing. Buyer may
conduct a final "walk-through" inspection of the Property to determine compliance with any Seller
obligations and to insure that all Property is in and on the premises, No new issues may be raised as a
result of the walk-through.
17. SELLER HELD HARMLESS
Buyer is self insured. and subject to the limits and restrictions of the Florida Sovereign immunity statute,
F.S. 768.28. agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Seller from claims of injury to persons or
property during the inspections and investigations described in Paragraph 13(a) resulting from Buyer's
own negligence only, or that of its employees or agents only. subject to the limits and restrictions of the
sovereign immunity statute.
18. RISK OF LOSS
If the Property is damaged by fire or other casualty before closing and cost of restoration does not
exceed 3% of the assessed valuation of the Property so damaged, cost of restoration shall be an
obligation of the Seller and closing shall proceed pursuant to the terms of this contract with restoration
costs escrowed at closing. If the cost of restoration exceeds 3% of the assessed valuation of the
improvements so damaged, Buyer shall have the option of either taking the Property "as is", together
with any insurance proceeds payable by virtue of such loss or damage, or of canceling this contract.
19. PROCEEDS OF SALE; CLOSING PROCEDURE
The deed shall be recorded upon clearance of funds. Proceeds of sale shall be held in escrow by
Seller's attorney or by such other mutually acceptable escrow agent for a period of not longer than 5
days from and after closing, during which time evidence of title shall be continued at Buyer's expense to
show title in Buyer, without any encumbrances or change which would render Seller's title unmarketable
from the date of the last title evidence. If Seller's title is rendered unmarketable through no fault of the
Buyer, Buyer shall, within the 5 day period, notify the Seller in writing of the defect and Seller shall have
30 days from the date of receipt of such notification to cure the defect. If Seller fails to timely cure the
defect, all funds paid by or on behalf of the Buyer shall. upon written demand made by Buyer and within
5 days after demand. be returned to Buyer and simultaneously with such repayment. Buyer shall vacate
the Property and reconvey it to Seller by special warranty deed. If Buyer fails to make timely demand
for refund, Buyer shall take title "as is", waiving all rights against Seller as to any intervening defect
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except as may be available to Buyer by virtue of warranties contained in the deed. The escrow and
closing procedure required by this provision may be waived if title agent insures adverse matters
pursuant to Section 627,7841, F.S. (2014), as amended.
20. DEFAULT
If this transaction is not dosed due to any default or failure on the part of the Seller, other than to make
the title marketable after diligent effort, Buyer may seek specific performance or unilaterally cancel this
agreement upon giving written notice to Seller. If this transaction is not closed due to any default or
failure on the part of the Buyer, Seller may seek specific performance. If a Broker is owed a brokerage
fee regarding this transaction, the defaulting party shall be liable for such fee.
21. SELLER WARRANTIES
Seller warrants that there are no facts known to Seller that would materially effect the value of the
Property, or which would be detrimental to the Property. or which would effect Buyers desire to
purchase the property except as follows: (Specify known defects. If none are known, write "NONE")
Buyer shall have the number of days granted in Paragraph 15(a) above ("Inspection Period") to
investigate said matters as disclosed by the Seller, and shall notify Seller in writing whether Buyer will
close on this contract notwithstanding said matters, or whether Buyer shall elect to cancel this contract.
If Buyer fails to so notify Seller within said time period, Buyer shall be deemed to have waived any
objection to the disclosed matters and shall have the obligation to close on the contract.
22. RADON GAS NOTIFICATION
In accordance with provisions of Section 404.056(8), Florida Statutes (2014), as amended. Buyer is
hereby informed as follows:
RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has
accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities. may present health risks to persons
who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines
have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon
testing may be obtained from your county public health unit.
23. CONTRACT NOT RECORDABLE; PERSONS BOUND
Neither this contract nor any notice of it shall be recorded in any public records. This contract shall bind
and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors in interest. Whenever the context permits,
singular shall include plural and one gender shall include all.
24. NOTICE
All notices provided for herein shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when deposited in the
United States Mail, properly stamped and addressed to the respective party to be notified, including the
parties to this contact, the parties attorneys, escrow agent, inspectors. contractors and all others who
will in any way act at the behest of the parties to satisfy all terms and conditions of this contract.
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25. ASSIGNABILITY; PERSONS BOUND
This contract is not assignable. The terms "Buyer". "Seller". and "Broker" (if any) may be singular or
plural. This Contract is binding upon Buyer, Seller, and their heirs, personal representatives,
successors and assigns (if assignment is permitted),
26. ATTORNEY FEES; COSTS
In any litigation arising out of this contract, the prevailing party shalt e entitled to recover reasonable
attorney's fees and costs.
27. TYPEWRITTEN OR HANDWRITTEN PROVISIONS
Typewritten or handwritten provisions shall control all printed provisions of contract in conflict with them.
28. BROKER REPRESENTATION
If either Party chooses to be represented by a Licensed Real Estate Broker upon Seller's execution
hereof, then that Party solely shall be responsible for any such Broker fee or expense due to said
Broker.
29. EFFECT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY
The invalidity of any provision of this contract will not and shall not be deemed to affect the validity of
any other provision, In the event that any provision of this contract is held to be invalid, the parties
agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been
executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision,
30. GOVERNING LAVV
It is agreed by and between the parties hereto that this contract shall be governed by, construed, and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida,
31. COUNTERPARTS; FACSIMILE COPY
This contract may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original
and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. A facsimile copy of this contract, including any
addendum, attachments and any written modifications hereof, and any initials or signature thereon shall
be deemed an original.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Upon execution by Seller and Buyer, this contract shall constitute the entire agreement between the
parties, shall supersede any and all prior and contemporaneous written and oral promises.
representations or conditions in respect thereto. All prior negotiations, agreements, memoranda and
writings shall be merged herein, Any changes to be made in this agreement shall only be valid when
expressed in writing, acknowledged by the parties and incorporated herein or attached hereto.
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