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Res 10-94 RESOLUTION NO. 10-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PURCHASE FROM SELLER CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, HEREBY INCORPORATING AND ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT STATING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN THE SELLERS AND THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida, wishes to acquire certain property located south of the intersection of Germantown Road and Linton Boulevard for the purpose of providing a municipal park; and WHEREAS, the Sellers hereinafter named desire to sell the property hereinafter described to the City of Delray Beach, Florida; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to purchase said property for the purpose described above. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, as Buyer, hereby agrees to purchase from Norman W. Blood, Jr. and Carolyn Blood, as Sellers, land for use as a municipal park for the purchase price of Six Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Fifty and 00/Dollars ($622,650.00), and other good and valuable consideration; said parcel being more particularly described as follows: Approximately 5.93 acres of the Northwest quadrant of property commonly known as Blood's Grove for a park site, more specifically described as that part of Section 25, Township 46 South, Range 42 East, Palm Beach County, Florida, commencing at the Northwest corner of the Plat of Foxe Chase, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 38, Pages 1 and 2, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida; thence South 1 degree 07'33" East, along the west line of said Plat of Foxe Chase, 272.79 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 1 degree 07'33" East, along said west line, 435.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 52'27" West, 500.00 feet; thence North 1 degree 07'33" West, 360.00 feet; thence North 43 degrees 52'27" East, 212.13 feet; thence North 1 degree 07'33" West, 197.79 feet; thence North 88 degrees 52'27" East, 150.00 feet; thence South 1 degree 07'33" East, 272.79 feet; thence North 88 degrees 52'27" East, 200.00 feet to the said Point of Beginning. Section 2. That the costs of closing and transactions, title insurance, doc~ent preparation and attorney's fees shall be borne by the City of Delray Beach, Florida. Section 3. That the terms and conditions contained in the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property, and addenda thereto, between the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the Sellers as hereinabove named are incorporated herein. PASSED MD ADOPTED in regular session on this the 22nd day of February, 1994. ATTEST: - City Cie~k' ! - 2 - Res. No. 10-94 [ITY OF i]ELIIIIY BEII[H 100 N W. 1st AVENUE · DELRAY i:3EACH, FLORIDA 33444 · 407'243-7000 : David T. Harden, City Manager 1993 FROM: ~bert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Agenda Item # ?~ City Commission Meeting 2/22/94 Approval for Resolution #10-94 and Purchase Contract for S.W. Park Site DATE: February 14, 1994 ACTION City Commission is requested to approve Resolution No. #10-94 and the Contract For Sale and Purchase of Real Property from Norman and Carolyn Blood for an approximate 5.93 acre site, to be utilized as a City park in conjunction with School Site "S." The contract price is $105,000 per acre (total $622,650) and is to be funded from Recreation Impact Fees. BACKGROUND At your meeting on 11/9/93, City Commission delayed action on this item pending final action by the School Board on the purchase price for School Site "S." In addition, Commission requested information analyzing value given by the City for improvements which would benefit the Blood's property versus value received for easements received by the City. A revised contract with a cost benefit analysis was then presented to Commission on 1/25/94. Commission rejected the proposal for purchase at $110,000 per acre, indicating they still felt the price was too high.. Also questioned was the cost benefit analysis. Staff was requested to revise the analysis in view of discussions and to try to obtain an agreement for a lower purchase price. Staff reviewed and prepared a new cost/benefit analysis under two different assumptions: 1) No consideration for future development on the balance of the property - minimum needs for school. 2) Minimum improvements considering future development. The previous analysis contained cost/benefit information for the Germantown Road realignment and lift station and force main, as well as, gravity sewer line easements. Pr/ntedonRecycledPper THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS Agenda Item # Resolution #10-94 Page 2 The argument has been made that the Germantown Road realignment could possibly be shifted east. Thus eliminating benefit to the Bloods. It is also noted that the road realignment was proposed by staff for better traffic flow and was not needed by the Bloods. These arguments, in my view, are both valid, thus, road realignment value has been removed from the evaluation. Also, it is noted that the contract is now written so that future developers will reimburse the City their share of the cost for the lift station. Although the City up fronts the design and construction costs, we will be reimbursed for our costs later. Thus, there is no dollar value passed on to the Bloods for the lift station, only the value of having the lift station in place prior to development. In reviewing both options, staff feels that assumption #2, from an overall planning perspective, is the best scenario to pursue. Under this scenario, at values indicated, the City benefits at a value of approximately $23,000. The School Board agreed to an amended purchase contract at $107,500 per acre and have begun to work on a site plan with our staff. The School Board and the City have already completed topographical surveys, tree surveys, and a flora and fauna study. The tentative closing date is set for mid April - the School Board is proposing to be under construction by mid August, 1994. Per our agreement with the School Board, we still need to process the annexation, zoning and conditional use applications for both properties. In addition, we will need to complete water, sewer and road design work so that construction can take place simultaneously with the construction of the school. RECOMMENDATION In view of the appraisals completed for the School Board and City (average of $105,750), the revised cost benefit analysis and the need to move forward, recommend approval of resolution #10-94 and the proposed purchase agreement. RAB:kwg BLOOD'S PROPERTY Cost Benefit Analysis ASSUMPTION #1 - No Consideration Future Development Balance of Property Assuming that we did not consider the balance of the Blood's property, we would still be required to provide water and sewer service to the school and park site. The water line would need to be of sufficient size to provide service and fire protection to the school, which would require looping. This theoretically could be done on City and school property, and would not service any other site. In order to provide the school site with sewer serVice a lift station and force main would also need to be constructed due to the distance and depth of the nearest sewer line. This also theoretically could be constructed entirely on our site and would only service the school and park sites. As the balance of the property is developed, the developer would have to provide easements, ROW and install all improvements. Advantages 1. Lower construction costs for the City Disadvantages 1. Higher maintenance and electric costs due to the need for additional lift stations as property develops. 2. Redundant looping of water line adds construction costs that serve no other facility but the school. Value Under this assumption all value comes to the City, i.e., none of our construction (physical improvements) benefits the balance of the Blood's property. Value Closing Costs $ 75,000 Germantown Road Easement (Fire Station) $ 63~000 Total $138,000 Easement values figured on $105,000 per acre. Blood's Property - Cost Benefit Analysis Page 2 ASSUMPTION #2 - Minimum Improvements - Consideration Future Develo~nent Assuming we would plan our improvements taking into account future development needs, the scenario would be different. The water line would be constructed north to south through the property (10"-12") line and tie in with the dead end system in Delaire. This proposal would properly service the school site and provide fire protection, would provide a backbone for future development, and would improve flow and fire protection in Delaire. Easements would be needed on the balance of the Blood's property and in Delaire. A conservative assumption for easement needs would be that part of the line is constructed on City and School Board property - (no easement needed) and the balance on the Blood's and Delaire properties (easements needed). The lift station and force main would be constructed and sized to provide service not only to the school and park but also for the balance of Blood's property, Taheri's property, and Foxe Chase in the event of possible future annexation scenario. At the time of the school development, we would need a lift station site and easements for a force main with construction to be completed at the same time the school is built. Other sewer line easements to service the balance of Blood's property, Taheri's property and Foxe Chase would be provided by the developer at the time of development. The proposed contract with the Blood's is written so that developers would pay, in the future, their fair share of the lift station and force main costs. Thus value given by City for lift station and force main will be recouped in the future. Advantages 1. Proper planning for future development which reduces future operating costs, i.e., one lift station versus 4 or 5. 2. Strengthens fire flow for entire system. Disadvantages 1. Higher up front construction costs. Value Calculations Value Given to City (Seller) A. Closing Costs $ 75,000 B. Germantown Road Easement (Fire Sra.)(.6 acres) 63,000 C. Water Line Easement (.62 acres) . 65~100 $203,100 (NO value received for lift station site and force main easement due to requirement to provide by developers' in the the future) Blood's Property - Cost Benefit Analysis Page 3 Value Given By City (Buyer) A. Water Line Costs $180,000 (No value given lift station force main construction due to future off-set from developer) Value + for City $23,100 Easement Calculations Water Line Balance Blood's property 1800 L.F. x/5' = 27,000 sq. ft. .62 acres x $105,000 = $65,100 Germantown Road .6 acres x $105,000 = $63,000 CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY COME NOW, the parties NORMAN W. BLOOD, JR. and CAROLYN BLOOD of Palm Beach County, Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "SELLER") and the CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, a munici- pality of the State of Florida located in Palm Beach County (hereinafter referred to as "BUYER") and hereby agree that the SELLER shall sell and the BUYER shall buy the following interest in real property upon the following terms and conditions which are as follows: 1. SELLER agrees to convey in fee simple title to real property located in Palm Beach County, Florida, (hereinafter referred to as "Property") being described as follows: See Exhibit A "Legal Description" attached hereto. 2. SELLER further agrees to grant, upon demand by BUYER, a deed with the right of reverter for a certain portion of its property as depicted in Exhibit "B" for road right-of-way purposes. The property shall revert to the SELLER, their heirs or assigns upon abandonment of the road right-of-way. The deed of conveyance shall include this reverter right. This para- graph is intended to and shall survive the closing. 3. SELLER agrees to convey, upon demand by BUYER, for public road right-of-way purposes the property depicted on Exhibit "C". This conveyance is considered a donation as the SELLERS are not being compensated for this parcel. This paragraph is intended to and shall survive the closing. 4. PURCHASE PRICE: BUYER shall pay $6~ for the property as described in Exhibits "A" and "B". 5. DEPOSIT: A refundable deposit of $10,000.00 shall be placed in an 'interest bearing trust account of SELLER'S attorney. A credit for the interest earned shall be applied to the purchase price by the SELLER at closing. The remaining portion of the purchase price shall be due and payable at the time of closing. 6. TIME FOR ACCEPTANCE; EFFECTIVE DATE: If this contract is not executed by and delivered to all parties or fact of executimn communicated in writing between the parties on or before ~ 15, 1994, the offer will be withdrawn unless extended by mutual agreement. The date of this contract ("Effective Date") will be the date when the last one of the BUYER and the SELLER has signed this contract. 7. TITLE EVIDENCE: At least seven (7) days before closing, SELLER shall, at SELLER'S expense, deliver to BUYER's attorney a title insurance commitment in accordance with Item A of Standards for Real Estate Transactions. 8. CLOSING DATE: This transaction shall be closed and the deed and other closing papers delivered on or before April 10, 1994 unless extended by other provisions of the contract, and shall be simultaneous with the closing of the School Board purchase of the adjacent property. 9. CONVEYANCE: SELLER shall convey title to Property by Warranty Deed subject to matters contained in this contract and taxes for the year of closing. 10. RESTRICTIONS; EASEMENTS; LIMITATIONS: BUYER shall take title to the property subject to zoning restrictions, prohibitions and other requirements imposed by governmental authority; restrictions and matters appearing on the plat or otherwise common to the subdivision; public utility easements of record, taxes for year of closing and subsequent years provided that there are no non-governmentally imposed restric- tions on the property which would prevent the property from being used as a park and that there are no violations or restrictions of any of the foregoing which would prevent the location of utility lines running to the Property. 11. OCCUPANCY: SELLER warrants that there are no parties in occupancy other than the SELLER, and Blood's Hammock Groves, Inc. 12. TYPEWRITTEN OR HANDWRITTEN PROVISIONS: Typewritten or handwritten provisions shall control all printed provisions of the contract in conflict with them. 13. REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS: SELLER agrees to pay Clemmer Mayhew a commission pursuant to their agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from any claims and demands of any real estate broker, salesperson, or other person claiming entitlement to a fee or commission, including costs and attorney's fees in resisting such claims, and in the event of litigation at trial and on appeal. The provisions of this paragraphs are intended to and shall survive the closing. 14. LICENSE TO HARVEST: BUYER grants to SELLER a license to cultivate and harvest crops from the fruit trees existing on the Property until such time as BUYER begins site clearing and/or construction on the property. BUYER shall notify SELLER of its intent to begin site clearing and/or construction on the Property at least thirty (30) days prior to beginning the work. 15. ANNEXATION: SELLER authorizes BUYER to begin annexa- tion of the Property into the City of Delra¥ Beach with the Property being rezoned to Community Facilities District. Final action on the annexation and rezonings may take place prior to the date of closing. Ail costs associated with the annexation and rezoning shall be borne by the BUYER. In the event the parties fail to close on the property, the property, if annexed, shall be de-annexed and the zoning ordinance shall be null and void. 16. WARRANTIES: SELLER warrants that there are no facts known to SELLER materially affecting the value of the Property which are not readily observable by BUYER or which have not been disclosed to BUYER. 17. SPECIAL CLAUSES: (1) Subject to approval of this contract by the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach; (2) Contingent on Palm Beach County School Board acquiring 10 acre parcel adjacent to subject property; (3) Contingent on the property, as.described, being free of wetlands and environmen- tally sensitive flora and fauna so that in the BUYER'S opinion the entire site can be developed for use as a park facility; (4) Contingent on an environmental prepurchase audit (obtained by BUYER at is own expense) acceptable to the BUYER and any other audits (obtained by BUYER at its own expense) deemed necessary by the BUYER evidencing that there is no hazardous or toxic waste or any other contaminants on or near the property which would violate any and all environmental laws, rules, codes, regulation or ordinances whether federal, state, or local, including, but not limited to the Comprehensive Environ- mental Response Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. §9601-57, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. §6901-91i, the Clear Water Act ("CWA") 33 U.S.C. §1251-1376, the Safe Drinking Water Act ("SDWA"), 42 U.S.C. §300F-300J-10, the Toxic Substances Control Act ("TSCA"), 15 U.S.C. §2601-29, the Hazardous Materials Transpor- tation Act ("HMTA") 49 U.S.C. 1801-1907, Florida Statutes · Chapter 403.01 et. seq., Florida Statutes Chapter 376.01 et. seq. Further, SELLER warrants, represents and covenants that the property is free and clear of all hazardous or toxic waste or other such contaminants. This provision shall survive the closing herein and there shall be no merger of Deed and Contract; (5) Contingent on BUYER being able to obtain all necessary permits; (6) Contingent on obtaining concurrency prior to closing; (7) Contingent on soil evaluation indicating soil conditions acceptable at BUYER'S expense. All Clauses in this paragraph shall be completed at BUYER'S expense. Clauses 1, 3, 4, and 7 shall be satisfied no later than sixty (60) days after the effective date of the contract. 18. MASTER LIFT STATION: SELLER agrees to provide a Warranty Deed to the BUYER for the placement of a Master Lift Station which, at a minimum, will be of sufficient size to service the School and Park Site, the balance of the SELLER'S property, and other service areas. The BUYER agrees to build said Lift Station to coincide with the construction of the School Site. SELLER will be responsible for payment of excess capacity of the Lift Station for the balance of SELLER'S property at time of development. Location of Lift Station to be agreed upon jointly by the BUYER and SELLER, but located in such a manner as not to increase BUYER'S construction costs significantly. This paragraph shall survive the closing. 19. WATER AND SEWER LINES: SELLER agrees to provide BUYER with water line easements and sewer line easements sufficient to service the Master Lift Station, School Site, Park Site, and other lift station service areas. BUYER agrees to construct a water line of sufficient size to service the School and Parks sites, provide adequate fire protection and serve as a backbone to service the balance of the property. Location of water and sewer lines to be agreed upon jointly by BUYER and SELLER but located in such a manner as not to significantly increase BUYER'S construction costs. This paragraph shall survive closing. 20. ROAD ACCESS: BUYER agrees to construct access to the Park Site, Elementary School Site, and Blood's Hammock Groves. The location of the road will be agreed on by the parties. The conceptual location for the road access is indicated in Exhibit "B". BUYER will (endeavor to) start road construction on or about May 1, 1994 and complete construction no later than October 1, 1994. 21. FENCING: BUYER agrees to provide fencing between Park Site and remainder of SELLER's property. 22. REALIGNMENT OF GERMANTOWN ROAD: The parties agree to the conceptual realignment of Germantown Road from its present location to an intersection with Palm Forest Way. Should the realignment occur, the City shall abandon the property as described in Exhibit "B" The provisions of this paragraph are intended to and shall survive the closing. 23. ACCESS: SELLER shall give BUYER and his representa- tives and agents full access, during normal business hours, from the date hereof through the Closing, to the property so that BUYER may conduct such tests and examinations with respect to the property as shall be necessary to effect the purpose of this Contract. Nothing contained herein, however, will permit BUYER to interfere or interrupt the business of any tenant of the property. 24. ASSIGNMENT: BUYER'S and SELLER'S rights, obligations, liabilities, powers, duties, covenants, and all similar matters under this Contract may not be assigned by either Party except upon prior written consent of the non- assigning party, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Subject to the foregoing limitations, this Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns. 25. ENTIRE CONTRACT: This Contract constitutes a full and complete understanding between the parties hereto and all 4 instruments or other communications are hereby superseded upon the execution of this Contract. BUYER and SELLER may, by written notice to the other: (i) extend the time for performance of any of the obligations or actions of the other, (ii) waive any inaccuracies in the representations or warranties of the other contained in this Contract, (iii) waive compliance with any of the covenants of the other contained in this Contract, and (iv) waive performance of any of the obliga- tions of the other. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, no action taken shall be deemed to constitute a wavier by the party taking such action of compliance with respect to any representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained herein. The waiver by either party hereto of a breach of any provision of this Contract shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. Any amendment or modification to be effective must be by an instrument in writing signed by the parties. Any waiver to be effective must be by an instrument in writing signed by the party giving the waiver. STANDARDS OF REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS A. EVIDENCE OF TITLE: A title insurance commitment issued by a Florida licensed title insurer agreeing to issue to BUYER, upon recording of the deed to BUYER, an owner's policy of title insurance in the amount of the purchase price, insuring BUYER's title to Property, subject only to liens, encumbrances, exceptions or qualifications set forth in this Contract and those which shall be discharged by SELLER at or before closing. SELLER shall convey a marketable title subject only to liens, encumbrances, exceptions or qualifications set forth in Contract. Marketable title shall be determined according to applicable Title Standards adopted by authorSty of The Florida Bar and in accordance with law. BUYER shall have forty-five (45) days from date of receiving evidence of title to examine it. If title is found defective, BUYER shall, within seven (7) days, 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 demanding a refund of deposit(s) paid which shall immediately be returned to BUYER; thereupon buyer and SELLER shall release one another of all further obligations under the Contract. SELLER will, if title is found unmarketable, use diligent effort to correct defect(s) in title within the time provided therefore, including the bringing of necessary suits. B. EXISTING MORTGAGES: The SELLER shall provide estoppel letters (not necessarily in affidavit form) setting forth the principal balance, method of payment, and whether the mortgage is in good standing. Ail mortgages are required to be paid off in full at the closing so as to insure that BUYER obtains the land free and clear of all liens, mortgages and other encumbrances. C. SURVEY: BUYER, at SELLER'S expense, within time allowed to deliver evidence of title and to examine same, may have Property surveyed and certified by a registered Florida surveyor. If survey shows encroachment on Property or that improvements located on Property encroach on setback lines, easements, lands of others, or violate any restrictions, Contract covenants or applicable governmental regulation, the same shall be treated as a title defect. D. LIENS: SELLER shall furnish to BUYER at time of closing an affidavit attesting to the absence, unless otherwise provided for herein, of any financing statements, claims of lien or potential lienors known to SELLER and further attesting that there have been no improvements or repairs to Property for 90 days immediately preceding date of closing. If Property has been improved, or repaired within that time, SELLER shall deliver releases or waivers of mechanics' liens executed by all general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and materialmen in addition to SELLER's lien affidavit setting forth the names of all such general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and materialmen and further affirming that all charges for improve- ments or repairs which could serve as a basis for a mechanic's lien or a claim for damages have been paid or will be paid at closing. E. PLACE OF CLOSING: Closing shall be held at the office of the SELLER'S attorney or as otherwise agreed upon. F. TIME: Time is of the essence of this Contract. Time periods herein of less than 6 days shall in the computation exclude Saturdays, Sundays and state or national legal holidays, and any time period provided for herein which shall end on Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday shall extend to 5:00 p.m. of the next business day. G. DOCUMENTS FOR CLOSING: SELLER'S attorney shall prepare a mechanic's lien affidavit, assignments of leases, tenant and mortgagee estoppel letters, and corrective instruments as necessary. SELLER shall furnish closing state- ment and deeds. H. EXPENSES: All expenses shall be paid for by the SELLER. BUYER shall be responsible for those expenses for the items required in Paragraph 17. I. PRORATIONS; CREDITS: Taxes, assessments, rent, interest, insurance and other expenses and revenue of Property shall be prorated through day before closing. Taxes shall be prorated based on the current year's tax with due allowance made for maximum allowable discount, homestead and other exemptions. If closing occurs at a date when the current year's millage is not fixed, and current year's assessment is available, taxes will be prorated based upon such assessment and the prior year's millage. If current year's assessment is not available, then taxes will be prorated on the prior year's tax. If there are completed improvements on Property by January 1st of year of closing which improvements were not in existence on January 1st of the prior year then taxes shall be prorated based upon the prior year's millage and at an equit- able assessment to be agreed upon between the parties, failing which, request will be made to the County Property Appraiser for an informal assessment taking into consideration available exemptions. Any tax proration based on an estimate may, at request of either BUYER or SELLER, be subsequently readjusted upon receipt of tax bill on condition that a statement to that effect is in the closing statement. J. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS: Certified, confirmed and ratified special assessment liens as of date of closing (and not as of Effective Date) are to be paid by SELLER. Pending liens as of date of closing shall be assumed by BUYER. If the improvement has been substantially completed as of Effective Date, such pending lien shall be considered as certified, confirmed or ratified and SELLER shall, at closing, be charged an amount equal to the last estimates of assessment for the improvement by the public body. K. PROCEEDS OF SALE: The Deed shall be recorded and the evidence of title continued, at SELLER'S expense, to show title in the BUYER, without any encumbrances or change from the date of the last evidence rendering SELLER'S title unmarketable, and the cash proceeds of such sale shall be held in escrow by the SELLER'S attorney or by such other mutually agreed upon Escrow Agent for a period of not longer than five (5) days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holiday. If the SELLER'S title is so rendered unmarketable, the BUYER'S attorney shall, within the said five (5) day period, notify SELLER'S attorney in writing of the defect and the SELLER shall have thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of such notification to cure the defect. In th event SELLER fails to timely cure said defect, all monies paid hereunder shall, upon written demand therefor, within five (5) days thereafter, be immediately returned to BUYER, and simultaneously with such repayment, BUYER shall vacate the premises and reconvey by Special Warranty Deed. In the event of the failure of the BUYER to make timely demand for refund, he shall take title as is, waiving all rights against the SELLER as to the intervening defect. L. CONTRACT NOT RECORDABLE; PERSONS BOUND; NOTICE: 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. Notice given by or to the attorney for any party shall be as effective as if given by or to that party. DATE EXECUTED BY WITNESSES: (Two are required) SELLER BY: NORMAN W. BLOOD, JR. (type or print name) BY: CAROLYN BLOOD (type or print name) DATE EXECUTED BY BUYER BY: Thomas E. Lynch, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency: City Attorney blood- s. 01/20/94 rev.