8-14-23 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, August 14, 2023 - 6:30 PM
Commission Chamber
fit > City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER:
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. City Clerk
Bartle called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Also Present: Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Director (PCDD)
Steve Swann, City Engineer (CE)
Scott Williams, Public Works Director (PWD)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1A. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held on July 24, 2023.
Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no
corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted.
2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS
2.A. Lifeguard Presentations - Recognition for winning 2nd place at Regional
Competition as well as male and female rookie lifeguard of the year awards.
John Phillips, Captain of the AB Lifeguards spoke about the recent competitions the
lifeguards participated in. A photo was taken of members of the team that attended the
meeting. Mr. Phillips recognized Robert Kovas, the artist that created the awards
received by the lifeguards. Mr. Phillips also recognized the award recipients Devyn
Leopold and Nina Iveson.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Ford explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the
Floor to Visitors. CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium.
Ken Caudle discussed his opinions on the future City projects.
Rick Carper spoke about storm water storage and provided the Commission a copy of
a previous budget summary (which is attached hereto and made a part of this Official
Record as Attachment A).
Gregory Powell expressed opinions on agenda items 8.A. and 3.B.
Nancy Staats provided the Commission with a copy of her comments in writing (which
is attached hereto and made a part of this Official Record as Attachment B).
Stephen Fouraker spoke about the CM process, Donner Road and the Charter Review
Committee (CRC).
Carolyn Zisser agreed with Nancy Staats' comments, spoke about the CRC and the CM
process.
Brinkley Harrell discussed the CM process and the budget.
8-14-23 Attachment A
8-14-23 Attachment B
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Aug. - Oct. 2023)
Commissioner Ring asked for clarity about items on the Calendar. CM Gerrity explained
that "MT" meant meeting.
MOTION. Approve the 90 -Day Calendar.
Motion: Michael Waters
Second. Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Michael Waters (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
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3.D. Additional Updates
• Noted that the Police Department participated in National Night Out on August
1, 2023.
• The July parking revenue with 15th and 19th street was $4,557
• Donner Road is expected to be repaved on the 24th or the 25th of August 2023 if
weather permits.
• Encouraged the Commission to inform staff of whether or not they will attend
the Florida League of Cities school in early October.
3.13. Stormwater Master Plan Review
CE Swann provided a brief background on the item. Brian Icerman from JonesEdmunds
discussed this item as detailed in a presentation (which is attached hereto and made a
part of this Official Record as Attachment C) and answered questions from the
Commission.
PCDD Askew explained that staff has not made any changes to this section of Chapter
24; however, staff is willing to look at different scenarios and that the goal is to protect
homeowners, streets and surrounding communities from an increase in flooding.
Mayor Ford requested that someone from JonesEdmunds be present at the next Chapter
24 review.
8-14-23 Attachment C
3.C. Discussion regarding City Manager position
Mayor Ford reported on this item. He expressed that he would like to consider Bill
Killingsworth as a candidate.
Commissioner Bole expressed support of Mr. Killingsworth as a CM candidate.
Commissioner Waters spoke highly of Mr. New and mentioned that he spoke with Mr.
Killingsworth and that he supports him as a CM candidate.
Commissioner Ring spoke highly of Mr. New and mentioned that she spoke with Mr.
Killingsworth and supports offering him a position.
Commissioner Kelly spoke in support of Mr. Killingsworth. She mentioned that she
wanted to make sure Cindy Anderson's contract concerns were addressed. Commissioner
Ring also mentioned Cindy Anderson's contract concerns. CA Gabriel explained that the
provision regarding the CM performance review had been taken out of the contract. CA
Gabriel also explained that the separation of employment provision listed in the appendix
was revised to state including but not limited to age discrimination.
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Commissioner Ring inquired about voting to offer the job. Mayor Ford explained that
the vote will occur once there is an approved contract from the candidate. He asked the
Commission for their input on the housing allowance.
Commissioner Kelly suggested that it would be inappropriate to withdraw the housing
allowance number that has already been offered.
Commissioner Waters expressed his understanding of the housing allowance is that it
would be separate from the salary.
Commissioner Bole explained that his understanding of the housing allowance would be
combined into the salary, due to how the Charter stands, and in the future, if CRC decided
to come up with something different, the contract could be renegotiated.
There was a CONSENSUS for the Mayor, CM, CA and Director of Human Resources
to proceed with negotiating a contract with Mr. Killingsworth.
4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Kelly
• Requested that Commissioner Bole and the Finance Director investigate the request from
the retirees for the COLA.
• Expressed that she would like to see a CM Hiring procedure/process developed and
attached to Section 2-19 of the Code.
• Mentioned that there will be a parent meeting with the Boys and Girls' Club staff.
Commissioner Bole
• Expressed his agreement with Commissioner Kelly's suggestion about the CM process.
He mentioned that he would bring forward a resolution.
• Expressed excitement about Mr. Killingsworth being the CM of AB.
Commissioner Ring
• Expressed excitement about working with Mr. Killingsworth.
• Encouraged everyone to watch out for the school zones.
• Thanked Captain Phillips and the lifeguards for their work.
• Announced that the Beaches Activist Movement is hosting a back to school bash on
August 19, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mayor Ford
• Spoke about his experience at the FLC Conference.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
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8. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 23-26 (For Reconsideration with amendments)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AND
HOOSE HOMES AND INVESTMENTS, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2.16+ -
ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN ATLANTIC BEACH ON DORA DRIVE
(PARCEL ID 172118 0000, 172119 0000, 172122 0000) FOR THE PRICE OF
$1,075,000; DESIGNATING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS TO BE
USED FOR THIS PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CONTRACTS, COMPLETE DUE DILIGENCE EFFORTS AND
PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
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MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 23-26 reconsidered with amendments.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 23-26 as amended.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Candace Kelly
CA Gabriel explained the amendment as detailed in a handout (which is attached hereto and
made a part of this Official Record as Attachment D).
Commissioner Bole expressed that this saves the City money in the long run and that his
discussions with the CE have clarified that this is the right way to go long term.
Commissioner Ring expressed concerns about the 45 -day period.
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CE Swann clarified that the City will do the best with the 45 days and if staff and the
Commission are not comfortable, the City will walk away from the deal.
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly (Seconded By)
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 23-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AWARDING BID 2223-07 MAYPORT RD WATER MAIN EXTENSION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND
PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
CE Swann explained the resolution and answered questions from the Commission.
MOTION. Adopt (Approve) Resolution No. 23-28.
Motion: Michael Waters
Second. Bruce Bole
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Seconded By)
For
Michael Waters (Moved By)
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
8.C. RESOLUTION NO. 23-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AWARDING BID NUMBER 2223-03 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution.
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CM Gerrity and PWD Williams explained the resolution.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 23-29.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second. Jessica Ring
Curtis Ford
For
Bruce Bole (Moved By)
For
Michael Waters
For
Candace Kelly
For
Jessica Ring (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed S to 0.
8.D. RESOLUTION NO. 23-30 (Resolution Withdrawn: Candidate Withdrew)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING MIKE NEW THE CITY MANAGER AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT DESIGNATING HIM AS
SUCH EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER , 2023; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, TO EFFECTUATE THE
EMPLOYMENT OF MIKE NEW TO SERVE AS CITY MANAGER; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES
None.
10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS
None.
12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Bole
• Indicated three great things that happened at tonight's meeting: PW building, Dora Drive,
and the new CM.
Commissioner Waters
• Expressed confidence in the Commission's standing at this time and that they have
worked hard to get to this place.
Mayor Ford
• Concurred with Commissioner Waters' comments.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: l% LO 23
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Public Works
Combined Summary of Revenues and Expenses
Total Revenues 5,106,491 6,500,159 7,461,572 7,067,175 (394,397)
Expenses:
Public Works Admin
Actual
Actual
Budget
Budget
Increase
Street and Road Maint.
2017-2018
2018-2019
2019-2020
2020-2021
(Decrease)
Revenues:
513,684
448,010
704,623
737.843
33,220
General Fund Resources
1,521,286
1,802,983
2,044.980
1,999,086
(45,894)
Local Option Gas Taxes
474.419
505,136
499,642
462,918
(36,724)
Sanitation Utility
1,942,122
3,068,601
1,924,624
1,923.702
(922)
Storm Water Utility
1,168,665
1,123,439
2,992,326
2,681,469
(310,857)
Total Revenues 5,106,491 6,500,159 7,461,572 7,067,175 (394,397)
Expenses:
Public Works Admin
365,570
427,275
543,026
575,163
32,137
Street and Road Maint.
894,584
1,111,720
1,202,864
1,116,833
(86,031)
Local Option Gas Tax
513,684
448,010
704,623
737.843
33,220
Sanitation Utility
2,387,642
1,708,523
1,931,668
2,089.254
157,586
Storm Water Utility
1,334,588
1,450,776
4,313,018
3,958.333
(317,846)
Fleet Maintenance
261,132
263,988
299,090
307.090
8,000
Park Maintenance
726,230
897,146
927,723
869,797
(57,926)
Landscape Improvements
27.908
55,236
51,307
85.158
33,851
Total Expenses
6,511,340
6,362,674
9,973,319
9,739,471
(197,009)
Resource Allocation:
Personnel Services
1,385,984
1,671,237
1,843,045
1,598,004
(245,041)
Operating Expenses
3,225,749
3,767,146
3,480.793
4,144.723
663,930
Capital Outlay
951,508
531,340
3,080,549
2,495.500
(585,049)
Debt Service
198,206
157,950
187,522
223,817
36,295
Transfers
750,310
235,000
1,381,410
1,277,427
(103,983)
Total Resource Allocation:
6,511,758
6,362,674
9,973,319
9,739,471
(233,848)
Summary of Authorized
Positions
2019-2020
2020-2021
Public Works Administration
Public Works Director
1.00
1.00
Engineer
0.50
0.50
Public Works Inspector
1.00
1.00
Contract, Permits 8 Admin Coordinator
1.00
1.00
Administrative Assistant
1.00
1.00
Dispatcher
1.00
1.00
Clerk - ( Part Time
1.00
1.00
Street and Road Maintenance
Crew Chief
0.50
0.50
Building ! Sign Maintenance Worker
1.00
1.00
General Maintenance Worker
5.25
5.25
Landscape Improvements
Landscape and Park Maintenance Worker
1.00
1.00
Park Maintenance and Improvements
Park Maintenance Division Chief
1,00
1.00
Park Ranger
6.00
6.00
Storm Water Maintenance
Crew Chief
0.50
0.50
Heavy Equipment Operator
1.90
1.90
General Maintenance Worker
2.75
2 75
Sanitation
Heavy Equipment Operator
0.40
_ _ 0.40
Total Public Works
26.80
26.80
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1 -There have been previous comments about the process (or lack thereof) in the selection of AB's next
CM. It now appears to have been incredibly flawed. Here we are with just 2 weeks left of our ICM's
tenure, our candidate of choice has withdrawn and we are starting to "renegotiate" with our second
choice. This seems highly unusual-- we were offering a great salary, benefits, etc ... any ideas why we
couldn't close the deal? Was he using us to get a better salary at his current position? Were there
"back -channel" negotiations taking place that the rest of the CC was not aware of? What role did our
ICM and Mayor have in pre -negotiations (negotiating with a candidate prior to a formal offer?)
2 -Why did you consider one applicant, Bill Killingsworth, and are apparently still considering him
without CM experience but deny another applicant an interview based on not having CM experience
(Drysdale)? This seems hypocritical and an example of poor process, but at this point time to move on. If
Killingsworth is chosen, please allow the DCM to help with the transition, since the overlap will be short
or non-existent.
3 -How exactly did we come to the decision to raise the salary for this position? And wasn't the housing
allowance supposed to come from the original total amount? We are already at the very high end of the
range. We were getting applicants for the position BEFORE the suggestion to raise salary was made. As
has been stated, we need to establish a process for the hiring of all our important AB City positions,
including CM, CA, and CRC members.
4 -How did we get so far into the process without proper CA and HR input to put forth an accurate,
legally compliant contract? This is one of the most basic and important jobs of these individuals. I heard
the applicant wanted his accrued vacation time carried over to his new position? This is not the norm in
my experience. Communication here seems to have broken down. It might be prudent to "regroup" and
reconsider the entire process; if so, given the ICM's timeline, please consider having our deputy CM
take on the role for the time being to avoid potential chaos.
5 -Though I've not personally had this experience, it has been alleged by 2 separate sources on 2
separate occasions that Mayor Ford used language intimidating citizens who are seeking information
regarding the process and timeline of our city's management. If this is true, it would be very
inappropriate and extremely concerning. As elected officials, each of you first and foremost work for the
citizens of this town.
6 -There was concern raised, rightfully so, about Mr Killingworth's expected longevity with this position.
Given his learning curve and the substantial investment we are making, please consider an 18-24 month
contract with penalties for early resignation so that we are not doing this again in 9 months.
7 -Any update on the climate expert/engineer's assessment of the impact of removing the trees and
placing a large retention pond? Obviously there's a lot going on, but the clock is ticking on this.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK! I'm sure you at least as frustrated and disappointed as the rest
of us....
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• Scenario 1 - 40 percent allowable impervious maintained on-site storage.
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• Scenario 3 - 40 percent allowable impervious unmaintained on-site storage.
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• Methodology was developed by CDM.
• Reviewed the spreadsheet assumptions.
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• Across sample parcels, the independent
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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
Dora Drive
(Parcel ID 172118 0000, 172119 0000, 172122 00001
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") by and between
HOOSE HOMES AND INVESTMENTS, LLC., a Florida limited liability company whose
address is 7563 Philips Highway Suite Ill ("Seller") and the CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation whose address is 800 Seminole Road,
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (or its assigns) ("Buyer"), is made effective as of the date on which
the last of Seller or Buyer executes this Agreement (the "Effective Date").
A. Seller owns approximately 2.16+/- acres of real property in Atlantic Beach, Duval County,
Florida (the "County") described on Exhibit "A" attached and made a part of this
Agreement (the "Property").
B. Seller desires to sell to Buyer and Buyer desires to buy from Seller the Property.
C. Seller and Buyer desire to enter into this Agreement to provide for the terms ofthe purchase
and sale of the Property
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this
Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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Upon and subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell the Property
to Buyer and Buyer agrees to buy the Property from Seller. As used herein, the term "Property"
shall mean the land described in Exhibit "A", together with all structures located thereon, as
well as Seller's right, title and interests in and to all rights appurtenant to such land including but
not limited to all subsurface rights, any reversionary interests in roads or streets adjoining such
land, and any easements, express or implied, benefiting such land.
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The purchase price (the "Purchase Price") for the Property will be $1,075,000.00. The Survey
shall show the exact number of gross acres constituting the land.
3. DEPOSIT.
(a) Within three (3) business days after the Effective Date, Buyer shall deliver to McKillop
Law Firm, PL ("Escrow Agent"), the sum of $10,000.00 (the "Escrow Deposit") by
confirmed bank wire. In the event that Buyer fails to deposit the Escrow Deposit with
Escrow Agent within the foregoing time period, Seller may terminate this Agreement.
(b) Escrow Agent shall hold the Escrow Deposit, in accordance with the terms of the Escrow
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Agreement attached and made a part of this Agreement as Exhibit "B" (the "Escrow
Agreement"). Buyer shall deliver the Escrow Deposit in the form of a confirmed wire
transfer. The Escrow Deposit shall be credited against the Purchase Price at Closing. If the
transaction does not close, the Escrow Deposit, or the applicable portion thereof, will be
disbursed as provided elsewhere in this Agreement.
4. INFORMATION, ACCESS AND FEASIBILITY PERIOD.
(a) Within five (5) business days of the Effective Date, Seller will provide either an electronic
form to Buyer true, correct, and complete copies of all the materials in possession of the
Seller set forth in Exhibit "D" attached hereto, to the extent such items are in Seller's
possession or control and Seller have not already provided to Buyer. In addition, prior to
Closing, Seller shall promptly provide the Buyer with such additional information
concerning expenses for the Property as Buyer may reasonably request, to the extent the
same is in Seller's possession or control. In the event Seller fail to provide the materials set
forth in Exhibit "D", Buyer may not terminate this Agreement and request return of the
Escrow Deposit. Failure of Seller to provide the materials set forth in Exhibit D shall not
constitute a Default under this Agreement.
(b) Buyer shall have until 5:00 P.M. eastern time on the date that is forty-five (45) days from
and after the Effective Date within which to inspect the Property and evaluate the feasibility
of Buyer's consummation of the transaction contemplated in this Agreement (the
"Feasibilih, Period").
During the Feasibility Period. Buyer may inspect any and all aspects of the Property or
portions of the Property. At all times prior to Closing, upon reasonable of notice to Seller,
Buyer, its agents, employees, designees, attorneys, engineers, environmental consultants,
and other consultants (the "Consultants") shall have the right to reasonably physically
inspect the Property, make surveys of the Property and conduct a phase 1 environmental
assessment of the Property; provided, however, that Buyer shall be responsible for costs
incurred by Buyer or any fees charged by Consultants. Buyer shall promptly restore any
damage to the Property caused by Buyer's inspections.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Buyer shall not be permitted to conduct
borings of the Property or drilling in or on the Property, or any other invasive testing, in
connection with the preparation of an environmental audit or in connection with any other
inspection of the Property without the prior written consent of Seller. Buyer, at its expense,
shall repair and restore any borings or holes created or any other damage to the Property).
Buyer shall. in a timely manner, pay in full the cost of all inspections, investigations and
inquiries of any kind, so that no person or entity shall have the right to file any lien against
the Property. In the event any lien is filed, Buyer shall immediately satisfy or bond that lien
off the Property. Buyer's obligations under this Section shall survive Closing and/or the
termination of this Agreement, notwithstanding any term or provisions hereof to the
contrary.
If applicable, Seller will make employees of its property manager available during the
Feasibility Period, whether such property management group members are direct
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employees of Seller or employed by a third -party property manager. Buyer agrees to
coordinate all such property manager contact with Seller in advance. Seller reserves the
right to have its representatives present at all such property manager interview(s).
Subject to all restrictions and limitations under Florida law including but limited to the
restrictions set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold Seller harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions
losses, costs, damages, expenses or liabilities, including, but not limited to, personal injury
or property damage claims or construction or other liens, including reasonable attorneys'
fees caused by or incurred in connection with Buyer's inspection of the Property; provided
however, that the restoration, indemnity, defense, and hold harmless obligations in this
Section 4 will not apply to (a) any loss, liability, cost, or expense to the extent arising from
or related to the acts of Seller, or Seller's agents or consultants, (b) any diminution in value
in other real property owned by Seller arising from or relating to matters discovered but
not caused by Buyer during its investigation, (c) any latent defects in the Property
discovered but not caused by Buyer, or (d) the release or spread of any hazardous
substances that are discovered (but not placed) on or under the Property by Buyer.
Buyer, in its sole discretion, shall have until the expiration of the Feasibility Period to
deliver to Seller, with a copy to Escrow Agent, written notice of Buyer's disapproval of
the feasibility of this transaction, which disapproval may be for any reason or no reason at
all ("Termination Notice"). If Buyer delivers a Termination Notice to Seller on or before
the expiration of the Feasibility Period this Agreement shall be deemed terminated. In the
event of such termination prior to the end of the Feasibility Period, the Escrow Deposit
shall be immediately returned to Buyer by Escrow Agent and this Agreement will be of no
further force and effect and the parties hereto will have no further rights or obligations
under this Agreement, except as to any obligations which survive termination. TIME IS
OF THE ESSENCE with respect to the giving of the Termination Notice and the expiration
of the Feasibility Period.
In the event Buyer does not deliver a Termination Notice to Seller on or before the
expiration of the Feasibility Period, then the Escrow Deposit shall become non-refundable.
If Buyer elects to proceed with Closing, it shall deliver notice to Seller prior to the end of
the Feasibility Period.
5. SURVEY.
Seller shall, at Seller's expense, obtain and deliver to Buyer either an existing survey of the
Property that is updated and renewed to the satisfaction of the Title Company in order to remove
any survey -related title encumbrances or a brand new survey of the Property (the "Survey") within
thirty (30) days of the Effective Date. The Survey shall be certified by the surveyor to Seller,
Buyer, Escrow Agent, and the Title Company (as defined below), shall meet the minimum
technical standards of the State of Florida, shall set forth the gross acres to the nearest 1 /I 00'h of an
acre, shall show all easements and restrictions benefitting and burdening the Property, and shall
establish a metes and bounds description of the Property. Provided the description of the Property
as established by the Survey is consistent with the depiction set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto,
such description shall supersede the Exhibit A depiction and the Title Commitment (as hereinafter
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defined) shall be endorsed to reflect such new legal description. In the event the Survey reveals the
encroachment of improvements from the Property onto adjacent property, or from adjacent
property onto the Property, reveals any actual or potential boundary line disputes, or the presence
of the right of third parties to use any part of the Property, or any other matter which is not
acceptable to Buyer in its reasonable discretion, then the Buyer may notify the Seller of Buyer's
objections to any such matters ("Survey Objections") within forty-five (45) days of the Effective
Date. if Buyer does not deliver Survey Objections within such period, then any matters reflected
on the Survey shall be deemed to be "Permitted Exceptions." Seller shall have a period of five (5)
days after receipt of Buyer's notice of Survey Objections within which to notify Buyer whether
Seller are willing to cure the Survey Objections. Thereafter, Survey Objections shall be resolved
in the same manner as Title Objections under Sections 6(c), (d) and (e) below.
6. TITLE MATTERS.
(a) Upon Buyer's payment of the Purchase Price, Seller shall execute and deliver to Buyer its
recordable and transferable special warranty deed ("Deed"), conveying to Buyer, good,
record and marketable title to the Property, in fee simple, free and clear of all liens,
encumbrances, leases or other occupancy agreements, rights and other matters whatsoever,
except the following ("Permitted Exceptions"): utility and drainage easements of record
which will not materially impair the value, use or operation of the Property for its current
use; zoning and building laws of record; ad valorem real estate taxes and assessments for
public improvements not then due and payable; defects and encumbrances caused by Buyer
or consented to by Buyer; and any other matters set forth on the Title Commitment that are
accepted or deemed accepted by Buyer.
(b) Within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date, Seller shall at Seller's expense, shall order
and obtain a commitment for an owner's title insurance policy (the "Title Commitment") a
title company (the "Title Company") providing for the issuance to Buyer upon the
recording of the Deed (as hereinafter defined) of an A LTA owner's policy of title insurance
in the amount of the Purchase Price insuring the Buyer's title to the Property (the "Title
Policy"). The Title Commitment shall be accompanied by legible copies of all of the title
exception documents referenced in the Title Commitment. The parties acknowledge that
Buyer's attorney will serve as agent for the Title Company and that by acting in such
capacity Buyer's attorney shall not be disqualified or otherwise precluded from
representing Seller in connection with this Agreement.
(c) if the Buyer objects to any title exceptions in the Title Commitment, then Buyer shall give
Seller written notice of the objections (the "Title Objections") no later than forty-five (45)
days after the EtTective Date. Any title matters reflected in the Title Commitment that are
not objected to by Buyer in writing within such period shall become Permitted Exceptions.
(d) If Buyer provides timely notice of any Title Objections, Seller shall have the right, but not
the obligation, to attempt to cure any Title Objections identified in Buyer's notice. Seller
will advise Buyer within 5 days of receipt of the notice whether it intends to cure any Title
Objections. if Seller does not specifically agree to cure any Title Objection identified in
Buyer's notice, then Seller shall be deemed to have elected not to cure such Title Objection.
If Seller elects to cure, it shall have 30 days to cure any matters it has elected to cure (the
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"Cure Period"), except those objections as to any matters typically cured at real estate
closings, such as requirements and standard exceptions which are satisfied and deleted by
delivery of an owner's affidavit, authority documents or mortgage releases, shall be
satisfied at Closing. The Closing Date shall automatically be extended to accommodate the
Cure Period for Title or Survey Objections. In all events, Seller shall be obligated to satisfy
mortgage liens, tax liens, construction liens and judgment liens created by or through
Seller. Seller shall ensure that all mortgages are paid and released at or prior to closing and
shall cooperate with closing agent regarding same. The Closing Date shall be automatically
extended to a date that is 10 days after all mortgages are released or Such mortgagees
provide a written payoff statement in a form acceptable to title/closing agent.
(e) If Seller elects not to cure certain Title Objections or if Seller elects to cure certain Title
Objections but is unable to do so during the Cure Period, Buyer shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered to Seller within 7 days of receipt of
notice that Seller will not cure certain Title Objections. In the event of any such
termination, all parties shall be relieved of any further obligations under this Agreement
(except any that specifically survive the termination of this Agreement) and Buyer shall be
entitled to a return of the Escrow Deposit from Escrow Agent. If Buyer fails to terminate
this Agreement pursuant to this paragraph, Buyer shall be deemed to have waived any Title
Objections Seller elected not to cure or did not cure and agrees to accept the condition of
title to the Property subject to such Title Objections (all of which shall be Permitted
Exceptions) and proceed to Closing without diminution in the Purchase Price.
7. FINANCING
Closing is not contingent upon Buyer obtaining financing.
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The items listed below are conditions precedent to Seller and Buyer's obligation as to the Closing
of the Property. Buyer may waive such conditions applicable to Seller as Buyer chooses and
proceed to Closing, without alteration in the Purchase Price. If Buyer does not elect to waive such
conditions, Buyer shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered to Seller
on or before the Closing Date.
Seller may waive such conditions applicable to Buyer as Seller chooses and proceed to Closing,
without alteration in the Purchase Price. If Seller does not elect to waive such conditions, Seller
shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice delivered to Buyer on or before the
Closing Date, whereupon Seller shall be entitled to receive the Escrow Deposit, as applicable, then
held by Escrow Agent.
The following are conditions precedent to Buyer's obligation as to the Closing of the Property:
(a) At Closing, the Property is free from any outstanding liabilities, including but not
limited to unpaid taxes (however, this does not include the current years taxes
which are not yet due and which shall be apportioned on the closing statement).
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(b) The Property is not subject to any actual or pending litigation.
(c) Seller has cured all Survey objections made by Buyer (if any)
(d) Seller has cured all Title Objections made by Buyer (if any).
The following are conditions precedent to Seller's obligation as to the Closing of the Property:
(a) Buyer is not in default under any terms of this Agreement.
(b) Buyer can deliver the Purchase Price to Seller.
As used herein, the term "Force Majeure " means acts of God, earthquakes, blizzards,
tornados, hurricanes and tropical storms, pandemics, inclement weather in excess of historical
weather patterns for the period in question, fire, flood, malicious mischief, insurrection, riots,
strikes, lockouts, boycotts, picketing, labor disturbances, public enemy, terrorist attacks, war
(declared or undeclared), landslides, explosions, epidemics, compliance with any order, ruling,
injunction or decree by any court, tribunal or judicial authority of competent jurisdiction or
inability to obtain materials or supplies after the exercise of reasonable efforts, delay in granting
any required consent by the party entitled to so grant within the time frame required herein.
delays by governmental authorities, and any other matter beyond the reasonable control of the
party obligated to perform. Unavailability of funds shall not be considered Force Majeure.
BUYER AGREES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SELLER HAS NEITHER
MADE NOR HAS BUYER RECEIVED ANY PROMISES OR REPRESENTATIONS
THAT ANY IMPROVEMENTS, UTILITIES, OR FACILITIES WILL BE BUILT BY
SELLER DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE SELLER HAS NOT
MADE ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES AS TO THE PROPERTY AND WAIVES ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE PROPERTY.
9. CLOSING.
(a) The closing of the sale and purchase of the Property (the "Closing") shall not later than
fifteen (15) days after the expiration of the Feasibility Period. The Closing may take place
by mail with delivery of the Closing documents in escrow to Escrow Agent, or at such
other place as may be agreed upon by the parties. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE withrespect
to Closing and the Closing Date.
(b) At Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer the Special Warranty Deed (the "Deed")
conveying to Buyer fee simple title to the Property, subject only to the Permitted
Exceptions, which Special Warranty Deed shall be in form and content attached hereto as
Exhibit "C."
(c) At Closing, Seller shall deliver duly executed originals of the closing statement, Bill of
Sale and General Assignment in the form of Exhibit "E" and such other documents to be
executed as may be reasonably required by Buyer or the Title Company.
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At Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller the Purchase Price, the closing statement, and such
other documents to be executed as may be reasonably required by Seller or the Title
Company.
At the Closing, Seller shall deliver all keys and lock combinations in Seller's possession
or control for all locks on the Property.
At the Closing, Seller shall deliver such evidence, common documents or affidavits as may
be reasonably required by the Title Company or Buyer relating to:
(i) Mechanic's or materialmen's liens (if any);
(ii) Parties in possession;
(iii) The status and capacity of Seller and the authority of the individuals who are
executing the various documents on behalf of Seller in connection with sale of the
Property, and
(iv) Such information as may be reasonably required by the Title Company or to ensure
the "gap" between Closing and the recordation of the Deed contained in the
Property to Buyer.
(v) That Seller has not caused any improvements, alterations or repairs to the Property
for which the costs thereof remain unpaid.
(vi) That Seller is in open and exclusive possession of the Property and that there are
no lease agreements other than what has been disclosed.
(vii) That there has been no change in title to the Property and that there are no pending
matters concerning or against Seller that could give rise to a lien that would attach
to the property or otherwise change the statute of title to the Property.
(viii) Such other documents are consistent with the terms of the Agreement and
reasonably required to close the transaction contemplated hereby
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Seller shall pay for documentary stamps on the Deed, all recording fees, the cost of the
Survey, Seller's attorneys' fees, title insurance commitment and title premium.
(b) Buyer shall pay for all costs associated with Buyer's due diligence, the Buyer's attorneys'
fees and any costs incurred by the Buyer that is not specifically attributable to Seller in this
Agreement.
(c) The following items shall be prorated by the parties as of the Closing Date:
(i) Real estate taxes taking into consideration any discounts for early payment. Such
taxes shall be prorated based upon the estimated amount of taxes for the year of
Closing (based upon the prior years' tax bills if the tax bills for Closing are not
available and in such case, Seller and Buyer shall re -prorate the taxes when actual
tax bills for the current yearare available). Any additional real estate taxes arising
out of a change in the use of the Property on or a change in ownership after Closing
shall be assumed by Buyer and paid by Buyer when due and payable.
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(ii) Special assessments or charges imposed against the Property by any applicable
governmental authorities with jurisdiction over the Property (if any).
(iii) if as of the Closing Date the Property is encumbered or otherwise affected by any
assessment (whether or not a lien) which is or may become payable in installments,
then for the purposes of this Agreement, any assessment currently due as of Closing
shall be paid by the Seller and all remaining assessments shall be assumed and
payable by the Buyer as they become due and Buyer shall take title to the Property
subject to the unpaid installments not yet due and payable.
(iv) The actual or estimated charges for utilities accrued and payable by Seller shall be
prorated between Seller and Buyer, provided Buyer is required by law or elects to
assume Seller's utility account. Deposits for utilities (the "Utility Deposits"), plus
any interest on the Utility Deposits to which Seller is or will be entitled that are
held by the provider of the utilities and which are freely transferable to Buyer, shall
at the election of the Buyer be assigned by Seller to Buyer and Buyer shall pay
Seller the full amount thereof at Closing. Seller shall retain the right to obtain a
refund of any Utility Deposits which are not required to be assigned to Buyer, and
Buyer will cooperate with Seller as reasonably requested in obtaining any refund.
With respect to water, sewer, electric and gas charges, Seller shall make reasonable
efforts to obtain a reading of the meter or other consumption measuring device as
of the Closing Date. if the Seller is unable to obtain such a reading, Seller shall
furnish a reading as of a date not more than thirty (30) days prior to the Closing
Date and the unknown charges shall be apportioned on the basis of an estimate
computed by utilizing such reading and the most recent bill from the utility
provider.
(v) Prepaid charges, payments and accrued charges made by Seller under any
Continuing Contracts shall be prorated at Closing in a manner reasonably
acceptable to Seller and Buyer.
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Buyer represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
(a) Buyer's execution, delivery, and/or performance of this Agreement is not prohibited by
and shall not constitute a default under any other agreement, covenant, document or
instrument to which Buyer is subject or bound.
(b) Buyer has full power, capacity, authority, and legal right to execute and deliver this
Agreement and to perform all transactions (including the execution and delivery of all
documents) required of Buyer for the performance of this Agreement; and the person
signing below on behalf of Buyer is duly authorized to execute this Agreement and bind
Buyer.
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(c) Buyer's city commission and/or mayor have performed all conditions precedent necessary
for Buyer to enter into this Agreement, as set forth in Resolution 23-26.
(d) This Agreement has been duly authorized by Buyer and, when fully executed and
delivered, shall constitute a legal, valid, and binding obligation of Buyer.
(e) To Buyer's actual knowledge, there is no litigation, pending or threatened, which would
have a material and adverse effect on Buyer's ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.
(fl Buyer has engaged no brokers related to this Agreement.
Buyer's representations and warranties set forth above are true and correct on the Effective Date,
shall be true and correct on the date of Closing Date, and shall survive following the Closing. The
truth and accuracy of these representations and warranties in all material respects at the time of
Closing shall be a condition to Seller's closing obligations under this Agreement.
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Seller represents and warrants to Buyer as follows:
(a) Seller's execution, delivery, and/or performance of this Agreement is not prohibited by and
shall not constitute a default under any other agreement, covenant, document or instrument
to which Seller is subject or bound.
(b) Seller have full power, capacity, authority, and legal right to execute and deliver this
Agreement and to perform all transactions (including the execution and delivery of all
documents) required of Seller for the performance of this Agreement, including
conveyance of the Property to Buyer; and the person signing below on behalf of Seller is
duly authorized to execute this Agreement and bind Seller.
(c) This Agreement has been duly authorized by Seller and, when fully executed and delivered,
shall constitute a legal, valid, and binding obligation of Seller.
(d) To Seller's actual knowledge, there is no litigation, pending or threatened, which would
have a material and adverse effect on the Property or on Seller's ability to perform its
obligations under this Agreement.
(e) Seller has received no unresolved written notice from any applicable governmental
authorities claiming a breach or other violation of any applicable federal, state or local
laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations, rules, or restrictions (collectively,
"Applicable Laws") related to the Property.
(fl Seller has entered into no license, lease or option agreements for the Property or any portion
of the Property.
( Seller has engaged no brokers related to this Agreement.
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13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ADDITIONAL COVENANTS.
(a) Ut'lities and Permits. Buyer understands and agrees that water, sewer, electrical,
telephone, and other utility services to the Property will be provided by the County or other
utility providers who have the legal right to serve the Property. Buyer shall be solely
responsible for payment of all connection, service and meter charges imposed by all such
utility providers and shall be solely responsible for any increases in such charges that may
occur from time to time. Further, Buyer shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees
and charges associated with all building or other permits which may be required for
construction of improvements upon the Property. This Section 13(a) shall survive Closing.
(b) Aum. Buyer shall, at its own cost and expense, be responsible for obtaining all future
approvals and permits from all applicable governmental authorities necessary for the
Property after Closing. However, Buyer's receipt of such future approval and permits, shall
not be deemed a condition of Closing. This Section shall survive Closing.
Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Seller is not a co -venturer or partner of Buyer in
Buyer's construction upon or resale of the Property, and that Seller shall bear no liability
whatsoever resulting from or arising out of Buyer's ownership, construction upon or resale of the
Property.
15. LEASING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO CLOSING
(a) Seller shall not enter into any lease transaction or any other form of' conveyance with
respect to the Property, unless previously approved by the Buyer in writing, which consent
may be granted or denied in Buyer's sole discretion.
(b) Seller shall not, without Buyer's prior written approval, (i) make any material alterations
or additions to the Property, except as may be required by law or as may reasonably be
required for the prudent repair and maintenance of the Property, (ii) change or attempt to
change (or consent to any change in) the zoning or other legal requirements applicable to
the Property, (iii) cancel, amend or modify in any material respect any certificate, license,
approval or permit held by or on behalf of Seller with respect to the Property, or (iv) sell,
convey or remove from the Property any personal properly unless the same is obsolete and
is replaced by similar, tangible personal property of equal or greater utility or value.
(c) At all times prior to Closing, Seller shall: (i) maintain the Property in good condition and
repair; (ii) conduct business and operate and maintain the Property in substantially the same
manner in which the Property was heretofore operated by Seller; (iii) maintain insurance
in accordance with the insurance in place as of the Effective Date; (iv) not sell or further
encumber the Property or any portion thereof or enter into any agreement relating thereto,
and (v) promptly give Buyer a reasonably detailed written notice of: (1) any fire, flood or
other material adverse change with respect to the Property of which Seller obtain actual
knowledge; (2) any actual or proposed condemnation (or proceeding in lieu thereof) of
which Seller obtain actual knowledge; (3) any written notice received by Seller claiming
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that the Property or the use and operation thereof fails to comply with applicable legal
requirements; and (4) any written notice received by Seller concerning any pending or
threatened litigation or administrative proceeding affecting the Property. if Seller become
aware during the term of this Agreement of any matters that render any of its
representations or warranties untrue, Seller shall promptly disclose such matters to Buyer
in writing.
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If this transaction is not closed because of Buyer's default, of if Buyer is otherwise in breach of any
obligation to be performed by Buyer prior to the Closing, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE AS
TO EACH OF BUYER'S AND SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT,
Seller shall, as its sole remedy, receive the Escrow Deposit as agreed upon liquidated damages,
Seller's actual damages in such event are not readily ascertainable and the liquidated damages
provided herein shall not be considered a penalty. It being hereby acknowledged by Buyer and
Seller that if Buyer defaults, Seller will suffer damages incapable of exact ascertainment, and upon
the exercise of such remedy, this Agreement shall be null and void and neither Seller nor Buyer
shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except as otherwise expressly provided in
this Agreement. if this transaction is not closed because of the default of Seller or if Seller are
otherwise in breach of any obligation to be performed by Seller prior to the Closing, Buyer may,
as its sole discretion, receive a refund of the Escrow Deposit or Buyer may seek specific
performance to enforce the terms of this Agreement. In no event may Buyer or Seller recover any
consequential or punitive damages under any circumstances. All other remedies of Buyer and
Seller with regard to failure to close or breach of any other provision of this Agreement (except
for a breach of the indemnities herein and the obligations in this Agreement that specifically
survive Closing) are expressly waived. With respect to any default in the obligations of Seller or
Buyer to be performed subsequent to the Closing, Seller and Buyer shall each have all remedies
available at law or in equity. With respect to any default under this Agreement other than a failure
to timely close on the Closing Date, the non -defaulting party shall provide the defaulting party with
written notice of such default and a period of fifteen (15) days in which to cure such default, prior
to taking any enforcement action with respect to such default. The applicable provisions contained
herein shall survive the Closing andthe delivery of the deed of conveyance.
(a) Notice. In the event that more than one person or entity are listed asBuyer, any notice given
by Seller to any of such persons or entities shall constitute notice to all. Any notice or
approval under this contract shall be sent, postage prepaid, by registered, certified mail, or
overnight mail, or by hand delivery or by electronic mail to the applicable party at the
following addresses:
If to Seller: Steve Swann
Email: sswann@coab.us
With cc to: Jason Gabriel, Esq.
Email: jgabriel@burr.com
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If to Buyer: Zach Miller, Esq.
Email: Zwmillerlaw@gmail.com
If to Escrow Agent: McKillop Law Firm, PL
Email: ian@mckilloplawfinn.com
Notices shall be effective on receipt and may be given by parties or counsel to either party.
(b) Assignment. Buyer shall not assign its interests in this Agreement in whole or in part
without the prior approval of Seller, which approval may be granted or withheld in
Seller's sole and absolute discretion.
(c) Attornels' Fees and Venue. In connection with any litigation arising out of,. or to enforce
or interpret, this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs at all levels of proceeding in addition to any other relief granted.
The venue for any proceeding of a dispute under this Agreement shall be in the Florida
Circuit Court in and for Duval County, Florida or the Federal Courts in Jacksonville,
Florida.
(d) Entire Agreement, This Agreement supersedes any and all understandings between the
parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Any representations or
inducements previously made which are not included and embodied in this Agreement in
writing shall be of no force or effect. This Agreement may be modified or amended only
in writing and signed by Buyer and Seller and any and all prior discussions, negotiations,
or representations which are not specifically set forth in this Agreement or in addendum to
this Agreement are null, void and of no force and effect.
(e) Condemnation. Upon obtaining knowledge of any proceedings for the condemnation of
any portion of the Property (including negotiations in lieu of condemnation), Seller shall
promptly notify Buyer of the pendency of such proceedings. If, after the Effective Date
and prior to an applicable Closing, any portion of the Property shall become subject to a
judicial condemnation (or sale in lieu of condemnation), Buyer may, by written notice to
Seller given 5 days after notice, elect to cancel this Agreement prior to the Closing with
respect to such Property, in which event both parties shall be released from any further
liability hereunder with respect to such Property, however, this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect with respect to the Property that are not affected by the condemnation.
If no such election is made, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect with respect
to all of the Property, and the purchase contemplated, less any interest taken by eminent
domain or condemnation, shall be effected with no adjustment of the Purchase Price, and
upon the applicable Closing, Seller shall assign or pay (to the extent previously received
by Seller) over to Buyer, as applicable, all of the right and interest of Seller to any awards
that have been or may be made for such taking.
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(fj Risk of Loss. Unless and until the Closing is completed, the risk of loss to the Property
from casualty or condemnation shall be borne by Seller. if all or a portion of the Property
is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty prior to Closing such that: (l) Buyer's
reasonable estimate of the cost to repair the same exceeds Ten Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($10,000.00); (2) parking that benefits the Property is lost; (3) access to or egress
from the Property is materially impaired; or (4) Seller do not demonstrate to Buyer's
reasonable satisfaction that the available insurance proceeds to be assigned to Buyer,
together with the deductible amounts to be credited against the Purchase Price, are adequate
to pay the cost to repair such damage or destruction (any such fire or other casualty, a
"Material Casualty"), Buyer may, at Buyer's sole option, elect to either:
(i) terminate this Agreement and receive back the Escrow Deposit; or
(ii) purchase the Property subject to and in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
In the event of a fire or other casualty that is not a Material Casualty, and in connection
with any Material Casualty as to which Buyer elects to proceed pursuant to Section
17(f)(ii), (A) Buyer shall purchase the Property in accordance with the terns hereof without
reduction in the Purchase Price (except for any applicable deductible that will reduce the
insurance proceeds assigned to Buyer at Closing) and (B) Seller shall assign to Buyer at
Closing all insurance proceeds paid or payable on account of such damage, including any
rental or business interruption insurance (and the amount of any deductible shall be credited
against the Purchase Price). Buyer shall be deemed to have elected to proceed under
Section 17(f)(ii) unless, within fifteen (15) Business Days from reasonably detailed written
notice to Buyer of such casualty, Buyer provides Seller with written notice that Buyer elects
to terminate pursuant to Section 17(f)(i). If the Closing Date would otherwise occur
sooner, it shall automatically be extended to the date that is twenty (20) Business Days
after written notice to Buyer of the casualty. If any insurance proceeds paid or payable on
account of a fire or other casualty are to be assigned to Buyer in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement, Seller shall cooperate as reasonably requested by Buyer to
effectuate such assignment (including, if necessary, prosecuting claims in Buyer's name or
for Buyer's benefit), and Seller's obligation to so cooperate shall survive the Closing.
(g) lnteruretation. The captions in this Agreement are for information and convenience only
and shall in no way define, limit or construe the contents of any provision of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Unless otherwise
specified, the term "days" shall refer to calendar days and not business or working days. If
any provision of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such
provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is invalid, shall not be
affected. Any time period provided for in this Agreement that ends on a Saturday, Sunday
or other day when the Duval County, Florida courthouse is closed to the public (each, an
"Excluded Day"), shall be extended to 3:00 p.m. of the next day that is not an Excluded
Day.
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of which when properly executed by the parties, shall constitute an original Agreement.
Executed counterparts of this Agreement that are transmitted by facsimile or by electronic
mail shall be effective and binding on all parties.
n Electronic Signatures. The exchange of copies of this Agreement and copies of signature
pages (including, but not limited to, this Agreement and/or any closing related document)
by facsimile, email or attachment of a scanned electronic copy to email shall constitute
effective execution and delivery of such document as to the parties and may be used in lieu
of the original for all purposes. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile, email, or
attachment of a scanned electronic copy to email shall be valid, enforceable and binding as
an original signature for all purposes.
confidentiality. Buyer and Seller shall maintain at all times as confidential information: (i)
the terms of this Agreement; and (ii) the existence and content of any negotiations.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer and Seller shall have the right to indicate to County
officials that Seller and Buyer have executed this Agreement. Buyer and Seller may also:
(i) inform lenders, advisors, counsel and employees whom each party deems necessary or
advisable, provided that such persons are advised of the confidential nature of this
Agreement; (ii) make disclosures required by applicable laws; and (iii) make disclosures
to utility and other service providers as to matters directly related to their services.
(k) Press Releases. Buyer shall not make any press releases or other media dissemination of
information relating to the transactions contemplated herein without the prior approval of
the other party.
(1) 1031 Exchange. Buyer and Seller each hereby acknowledge that the sale of the Property
pursuant to this Agreement may be part of a tax-free exchange for Seller pursuant to
Section 1031 of the Code, the regulations promulgated thereunder, revenue procedures,
pronouncements and other guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service. Buyer hereby
agrees to cooperate with Seller to facilitate such exchange (which shall include execution
of typical 1031 exchange documentation required by Seller's 1031 accommodator),
provided that same will not delay the Closing, cause additional expense to Buyer, increase
Buyer liabilities or obligations, or otherwise modify any of the terms or provisions of this
Agreement. Seller's rights under this Agreement may be assigned to a qualified
intermediary for the purpose of completing such an exchange.
(m) Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer by Seller at the Closing,
subject only to the Permitted Exceptions.
(n) Waiver; Governing Law. The excuse or waiver of the performance by a party of any
obligation of the other party under this Agreement shall only be effective if evidenced by
a written statement signed by the party so excusing or waiving. No delay in exercising any
right or remedy shall constitute a waiver thereof, and no waiver by Seller or Buyer or the
breach of any covenant of this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any preceding
or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant or condition of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be construed and the rights and obligations of Seller and Buyer
hereunder determined in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Florida, without
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regard to the principles of conflict of law. In recognition of the benefits of having any
disputes with respect to this Agreement resolved by an experienced and expert person,
Seller and Buyer hereby agree that any suit, action, or proceeding, whether claim or
counterclaim, brought or instituted by any party hereto on or with respect to this Agreement
for which any it relates, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement or any event, transaction,
or occurrence arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement whether
Property, or the dealings of the parties with respect thereto, shall be tried only by a federal
or state court having jurisdiction in Duval County, Florida.
(o) Brokers. Seller and Buyer shall each indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless the
other against and from any and all Losses (as hereinafter defined) for commissions or other
compensation that may be made by anyone claiming through the indemnifying party in
connection with this sale. As used in this Agreement, "Losses" shall mean all demands,
claims, causes of action, losses, debts, controversies, damages, liabilities, obligations,
fines, penalties, charges, administrative and judicial proceedings and orders, judgments,
and all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including, without limitation,
attorneys' fees and costs of defense and costs and expenses of all experts and consultants.
The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Deed or
the termination of this Agreement.
18.
(a) THE BUYER SHOULD NOT RELY ON SELLER'S CURRENT PROPERTY
TAXES AS THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAXES THAT THE BUYER MAY BE
OBLIGATED TO PAY IN THE YEAR SUBSEQUENT TO PURCHASE. A
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS TRIGGERS
REASSESSMENTS OF THE PROPERTY THAT COULD RESULT IN HIGHER
PROPERTY TAXES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING
VALUATION, CONTACT THE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE
FOR INFORMATION.
(b) THE BUYER HEREBY WARRANTS THAT THE AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF
THE SELLER AND ITS AFFILIATES HAVE MADE NO ORAL OR WRITTEN
REPRESENTATIONS THAT THE BUYER WOULD DERIVE ECONOMIC
BENEFITS OR EXPECTATIONS OF PROFITS FROM APPRECIATION IN
PROPERTY VALUE, OR PROFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM THE
ENTREPRENEURIAL OR MANAGERIAL EFFORTS OF THE SELLER,
SELLER'S AGENTS OR THIRD PARTIES DESIGNATED OR ARRANGED FOR
BY THE SELLER FOR RENTAL MANAGEMENT, OR OTHER FINANCIAL
RETURNS FROM THE BUYER'S INVESTMENT.
(c) BUYER SHOULD RELY NOT UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN
THOSE EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS CONTRACT.
(d) Radon Gas Disclosure. 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
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guideline have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding
radon and radon testing may be obtained from the county health department.
19. EXCLUSIVITY
Seller agrees that during the entire Feasibility Period neither Seller, nor its officers, agents,
employees, advisers or other representatives ("Seller's Representatives") will directly or indirectly
commence or make any introductions with anyone other than the Buyer or a company which is a
subsidiary or affiliate of the Buyer (or any of their officers, agents, employees, advisers or other
representatives) in relation to fee title conveyance of the Property or any part of the Property. Nor
shall Seller's Representatives seek, encourage or respond to any approach that might lead to
negotiations in relation to the fee title conveyance of the Property with a third party nor supply or
otherwise disclose any information about fee title conveyance of the Property to a third party that
wishes, or may wish, to enter into negotiations in relation to fee title conveyance of the Property.
20. CONFIDENTIALITY
Buyer and its representatives shall hold in strictest confidence all data and information obtained
with respect to Seller or their business, whether obtained before or after the execution and delivery
of this Agreement which shall be used solely lbr the purposes of evaluating the proposed
acquisition of the Property by Buyer, and shall not disclose the same to others; provided, however,
that it is understood and agreed that Buyer may disclose such data and information to the
employees, lenders, investors, partners, bankers, brokers, professionals, consultants, accountants
and attorneys of Buyer provided that such persons agree to treat such data and information
confidentially.
Both before and after the Closing, any press release or other public disclosure of information with
respect to the sale contemplated herein or any matters set forth in this Agreement, including but
not limited to the identity of Buyer, the principals of Buyer or any other individual related to Buyer
or involved in the transaction, made or released by or on behalf of Seller shall be subject to Buyer's
prior written approval, in Buyer's sole discretion. In the event of a breach or threatened breach by
Seller or its agents or representatives of this Section 20, Buyer shall be entitled to an injunction
restraining Seller or its agents or representatives from disclosing, in whole or in part, such
confidential information. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting Buyer from pursuing
any other available remedy at law or in equity for such breach or threatened breach. The provisions
of this Section 20 shall survive the Closing or any termination of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Seller have executed this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
(Signalm-es on the Following)
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BUYER:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, a
municipal corporation
By:_
Name:
Title:
Date:
Attest:
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
SELLER:
HOOSE HOMES AND INVESTMENTS, LLC., a Florida
limited liability company
By:
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
JOINDER BY THE ESCROW AGENT
By its execution hereof, the Escrow Agent hereby (i) covenants and agrees to hold the
Deposit in accordance with the above provisions and the provisions of the Escrow Agreement
executed by Escrow Agent, Seller and Buyer, and (ii) acknowledges receipt of a copy of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement to which this Joinder is attached.
By:_
Name:
Its:
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Exhibit List:
Exhibit A - Description of the Property
Exhibit B - Form of Escrow Agreement
Exhibit C - Deed
Exhibit D - List of Due Diligence Materials
Exhibit E - Form of Bill of Sale and General Assignment
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
ESCROW AGREEMENT
THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT (this "Escrow Agreement") is made and entered into on
this day of , 2023, HOOSE HOMES AND INVESTMENTS, LLC., a
Florida limited liability company whose address is 7563 Philips Highway Suite l l 1 ("Seller")
and CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, whose address is 800 Seminole Road,
Atlantic Beach, FL (or its assigns) ("Buyer"), (Seller and Buyer are collectively referred to as'
"Principal(s)"), and McKillop Law Firm, PL ("Escrow Agent").
WHEREAS, Principals have entered into that certain Purchase Agreement dated the
day of 2023 (the "Agreement"). Unless otherwise defined herein, all
capitalized terms used in this Escrow Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to the same in
the Agreement.
WHEREAS, Principals desire that Escrow Agent hold the Escrow Deposit, as defined in
the Agreement in escrow, subject to the conditions precedent set forth in the Agreement.
WHEREAS, the terms and obligations governing the Escrow Deposit shall be applied as
applicable to each deposit per the requirements for each deposit as set forth in the Agreement and
shall in no way require disbursement of either deposit to Escrow Agent or Seller prior to the
applicable conditions precedent set forth in the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein set forth
and other good and lawful consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Escrow
(a) Escrow Agent agrees to hold the Escrow Deposit in escrow, if in or converted to
cash, subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Escrow Agreement
and the Agreement.
(b) Escrow Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any matter or thing
unless and until Escrow Agent has actual knowledge of such matter or thing, and
Escrow Agent shall not be charged with any constructive notice or knowledge
whatsoever.
(c) In the event instructions from Principal(s) would require Escrow Agent to expend
any monies or to incur any cost, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to refrain from
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taking any action until it receives payment for such costs from the Principal(s).
2. Release of Deposit
(a) Escrow Agent agrees to release the Escrow Deposit in accordance with the terns
and conditions set forth in this Escrow Agreement and the Agreement. Escrow
Agent shall be required to obtain the consent of both parties to release the
Escrow Deposit, provided, however, (i) if Escrow Agent is releasing the Escrow
Deposit to Seller as a result of the termination of the Agreement by Buyer after
the Feasibility Period or as a failure of Buyer to meet its conditions to close and
Seller is not in default under the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Buyer
and Seller, then Escrow Agent is not required to obtain the consent of Buyer to
release the Escrow Deposit to Buyer and (ii) if Escrow Agent is releasing the
Escrow Deposit as a result of Closing, then Escrow Agent is not required to
obtain the consent of Buyer to release the Escrow Deposit to Seller.
(b) In the event Escrow Agent shall be uncertain as to its duties or rights hereunder
or shall receive instructions, claims or demands from any Principal(s) with
respect to the Escrow Deposit or any other sums or things which may be held
hereunder, which, in its sole opinion, are in conflict with any provisions of this
Escrow Agreement and/or the Agreement, if any, Escrow Agent shall be entitled
to refrain from taking any action until it shall be directed otherwise in writing by
all Principal(s) and said third persons, if any, or by a final order or judgment of a
court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) If all or any portion of the Escrow Deposit delivered to Escrow Agent is in the
form of a check or in any form other than cash, Escrow Agent shall deposit the
same as required but shall not be liable for the nonpayment thereof nor
responsible to enforce collection thereof. If such check or other instrument other
than cash representing the Escrow Deposit is returned to Escrow Agent unpaid,
Escrow Agent shall notify the applicable Principal(s) for further instructions.
(d) Escrow Agent shall deposit the Escrow Deposit, as applicable, if in or converted
to cash. The account in which either is deposited shall be with a banking
institution selected by Escrow Agent in an account insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Escrow Agent shall have no liability or
responsibility to any party regarding the financial failure or bankruptcy of such
institution; provided, however, that such institution is a banking institution duly
licensed under the federal orstate banking laws.
3. Liability of Escrow Agent
(a) Escrow Agent may act in reliance upon any writing or instrument or signature which
it, in good faith, believes to be genuine, may assume the validity and accuracy of
any statements or assertion contained in such writing or instrument, and may assume
that any person purporting to give any writing, notice, advice or instruction in
connection with the provisions hereof has been duly authorized to do so. Escrow
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Agent shall not be liable in any manner for the sufficiency or correctness as to form,
manner of execution, or validity of any written instructions delivered to it; nor as to
the identity, authority, or rights of any person executing the same and shall otherwise
not be liable for any mistakes of fact or error of judgment, or for any acts or
omissions of any kind unless caused by its willful misconduct or gross negligence.
(b) It is agreed that the duties of Escrow Agent are purely ministerial in nature and shall
be expressly limited to the safekeeping of the Escrow Deposit and for the disposition
of same in accordance with this Escrow Agreement and any costs, expenses or fees
incurred by the Escrow Agent in the performance of these duties shall be borne
equally by the Principals. Each Principal hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold Escrow Agent harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities,
damages, costs, penalties, losses, actions, suits or proceedings at law or in equity, or
any other expenses, fees or changes of any character or nature (including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees, paralegals' fees and costs incurred in all trial and appellate
proceedings or otherwise if no litigation is instituted) which it may incur or with
which it maybe threatened directly or indirectly arising from or in any way connected
with this Escrow Agreement, whether or not such claims, liabilities, damages, costs,
penalties, losses, actions, suits or proceedings arise from or are in any way connected
with any negligence of Escrow Agent. Notwithstanding anything in this
subparagraph 3(b) to the contrary, in no event shall Escrow Agent be absolved from
any liability arising from Escrow Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
4. Disputes
(a) This Escrow Agreement shall remain in effect unless and until it is canceled in
any of the following manners:
(i) In the event Escrow Agent is joined as a party to a lawsuit by virtue of the fact that
it is holding the Escrow Deposit Escrow Agent shall, at its option, either: (1) tender
the Escrow Deposit to the registry of the appropriate court; or (2) disburse the
Escrow Deposit in accordance with the court's ulfimate disposition of the case,
and Principal(s) hereby, jointly and severally, indemnify, defend and hold Escrow
Agent harmless from and against any damages or losses in connection therewith
including, but not limited to, attorneys' and paralegals' fees and court costs at all
trial and appellate levels, except to the extent caused by Escrow Agent's gross
negligence or willful misconduct.
(ii) In the event Escrow Agent tenders the Escrow Deposit to the registry of an
appropriate court and files an action of interpleader naming the Principal(s) and
any affected third parties of whom Escrow Agent has received actual notice,
Escrow Agent shall be released and relieved from any and all further obligation
and liability hereunder or in connection herewith and Principal(s) hereby, jointly
and severally, indemnify, defend and hold Escrow Agent harmless from and
against any damages or losses arising in connection therewith, including, but not
limited to, all costs and expenses incurred by Escrow Agent in connection with
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the filing of such action, including, but not limited to, attomeys' and paralegals'
fees and court costs at all trial and appellate levels, except to the extent caused by
Escrow Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
5. Terms of Agreement
(a) This Escrow Agreement shall remain in effect unless and until it is canceled in
any of the following manners:
(i) Upon written notice given by all Principal(s) of cancellation of designation
of Escrow Agent to act and serve in said capacity, in which event
cancellation shall take effect no earlier than twenty (20) days after notice to
Escrow Agent of such cancellation; or
(ii) Escrow Agent may resign as escrow agent at any time upon giving notice to
Principal(s) of its desire to so resign; provided, however, that resignation of
Escrow Agent shall take effect no earlier than twenty (20) days after the
giving of notice of resignation; or
(iii) Upon compliance with all escrow provisions as set forth in this Escrow
Agreement.
(b) In the event Principal(s) fail to agree to a successor escrow agent within the period
described hereinabove, Escrow Agent shall have the right to deposit the Escrow
Deposit, as is applicable, into the registry of an appropriate court and request judicial
detennination of the rights between Principal(s), by interpleader or other appropriate
action, and Principal(s) hereby, jointly and severally, indemnify, defend and hold
Escrow Agent harmless from and against any damages or losses in connection
therewith including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' and paralegals' fees and
court costs at all trial and appellate levels.
(c) Upon tennination of the duties of Escrow Agent in either manner set forth in
Paragraph 5(a)(i) or Paragraph 5(a)(ii) above, Escrow Agent shall deliver the
Escrow Deposit to the newly appointed escrow agent designated by the Principal(s),
and, except for rights of Escrow Agent specified in Paragraph 3(b) above, Escrow
Agent shall not otherwise have the right to withhold the Escrow Deposit from said
newly appointed escrow agent.
(d) Escrow Agent shall not be bound by any modification, cancellation or rescission
of this Escrow Agreement unless in writing and signed by all Principal(s) and
Escrow Agent. In no event shall any modification of this Escrow Agreement,
which shall affect the rights or duties of Escrow Agent, be binding on Escrow
Agent unless it shall have given its prior written consent.
6. Notices
All notices, certificates, requests, demands, materials and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing and deemed to have been duly given: (1) upon delivery by hand to the appropriate
address of each Principal or Escrow Agent as set forth in this Escrow Agreement or in the
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Agreement, if any; or (2) upon receipt if mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid to such address or (3) upon delivery by electronic mail id's
listed elsewhere in this agreement. All notices to Escrow Agent shall be addressed to the attorneys
signing on behalf of Escrow Agent at the following address:
Escrow Agent: McKillop Law Firm, PL
Email: ian@mckilloplawfirm.com
7. Choice of Law and Venue
This Escrow Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida. In the event any action, suit or proceeding is instituted as a result of any matter
or thing affecting this Escrow Agreement, the parties hereto hereby designate Duval County,
Florida, as the proper jurisdiction and the venue in which same is to be instituted.
8. Cumulative Rights
Except as limited herein, no right, power or remedy conferred upon Escrow Agent by this Escrow
Agreement is exclusive of any other right, power or remedy. All such rights, powers and/or
remedies shall be cumulative and concurrent and shall be in addition to any other right, power or
remedy Escrow Agent may have under the Escrow Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law,
in equity or by statute, and the exercise of one right, power or remedy by Escrow Agent shall not
be construed or considered as a waiver of any other right, power or remedy.
9. Binding Agreement
This Escrow Agreement shall be binding upon the Principal(s) and Escrow Agent and their
respective successors and assigns. This Escrow Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of
which counterparts shall be deemed to be a single document. Signature pages received by facsimile
transmission shall be deemed to be an original document.
10. Entire Agreement
The Agreement and this Escrow Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all other written or oral
agreements, documents, memoranda, understandings or otherwise between the parties relating to
the subject matter hereof. In the event of any conflict between the Agreement and this Escrow
Agreement, the teens and provisions of this Escrow Agreement shall control.
Il. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
THE PRINCIPAL(S) EACH HEREBY MUTUALLY, KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND
INTENTIONALLY WAIVE THE RIGHT ANY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN
RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION BASED HEREON OR ARISING OUT OF OR UNDER OR
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT OR ANY AGREEMENT
CONTEMPLATED TO BE EXECUTED IN CONJUNCTION HEREWITH, OR ANY COURSE
OR CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR
WRITTEN) OR ACTION OF ANY PARTY. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL
INDUCEMENT FOR THE PARTIES ENTERING INTO THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT.
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SELLER:
HOOSE HOMES AND INVESTMENTS, LLC., a
Florida limited liability company
By:_
Nam(
Title:
Date:
BUYER:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, a municipal
corporation
By:_
Name:
Title:
Date:
Attest:
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
ESCROW AGENT:
McKillop Law Firm, PL,
By: _
Name:
Title:
Date:
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DEED
PREPARED BY:
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED is made and executed as of the day of
, 2023, by a
("Grantors"), whose address is to
("Grantee"), whose address is
WITNESSETH:
That in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantors hereby
grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm to Grantee and its successors and assigns, all of the real
property in Duval County, Florida, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto
and made a part of this Deed (the "Property"), together with all tenements, hereditaments, and
appurtenances pertaining to the Property and subject to the restrictions, easements, agreements,
reservations and other matters set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof and
other matters of record (the "Permitted Exceptions").
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same in fee simple forever.
Grantors hereby covenant with Grantee that the Property is free from all encumbrances
placed on the Property by Grantors (except for the Permitted Exceptions) and that Grantors will
warrant and defend Grantee's title against lawful claims of all persons claiming by, through or
under Grantors (except claims made pursuant to the Permitted Exceptions) but against none
other.
Signature blocks, notary blocks, Exhibit A and Exhibit B to be added to document to be
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DUE DILIGENCE MATERIALS
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED
All title commitment, policies and related instruments
All surveys
All land records
Current Service Contracts
All environmental and geotechnical reports of'the Property
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FORM OF BILL OF SALE AND GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
'202
KNOW ALL PEOPLE BY THESE PRESENTS, that, HOOSE HOMES AND
INVESTMENTS, LLC., a Florida limited liability company ("Seller"), for and in consideration
of the sum of Ten and No/ 100 Dollars ($10.00) lawful money of the United States, and other good
and valuable consideration to Seller in hand paid, at or before the ensealing and delivery of these
presents, by CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA., a municipal corporation ("Buyer"),
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has bargained and sold, and by these
presents does grant, bargain, sell, convey, set over, transfer, assign and deliver unto the Buyer, its
successors and assigns, the following:
(a) All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all fixtures and equipment
attached to or located on and used in connection with the operation of the parcel of land attached
hereto (the "Land") and the buildings and improvements erected thereon (the foregoing,
collectively with the Land is herein, the "Premises"), including all fixtures, appliances, furniture,
furnishings, equipment, machinery, signage and lighting systems ((including all communication
related equipment integral to the operation of the Premises or utilized as an amenity in the
Premises), plumbing, air conditioning, heating ventilating, mechanical, electrical and other utility
systems, parking and all related amenities, window coverings, shades, screens, awnings, shutters,
hot water heaters, appliances, carpeting and other coverings, mantels, fences, gates, trees, shrubs,
if any, owned by Seller and installed, located or situated on or used in connection with the
operation and maintenance of the Premises, which is being conveyed simultaneously with the
conveyance by Seller to Buyer of all its right, title and interest in and to the Premises by a Deed of
even date herewith:
(b) All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all those permits, licenses,
certificates, approvals, authorizations, variances and consents (including any and all presently
pending applications therefor) affecting the Land and the buildings and improvements thereon
issued to Seller or to its predecessors in interest in the Premises as holder, claimant, licensee,
successor in interest, applicant and/or owner or lessor of the Premises, by any and all federal, state,
county, municipal and local governments, and all departments, commissions, boards, bureaus and
offices thereof, having or claiming jurisdiction over the Premises, whether or not the same may
presently be in full force and effect, all to the extent that Seller may lawfully transfer the same to
Buyer;
(c) all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all intangible assets relating
to the Premises, including all of Seller's right, title and interest, if any, in (a) all licenses, permits
and approvals relating to the Premises, (b) the right to use the name of the Premises, if any, in
connection with the Premises; and all logos and tradenames relating to the Premises, and (c) all
contract rights, (d) all plans and specifications relating to the Premises.
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(d) All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all unexpired warranties and
guaranties affecting the Premises, all to the extent that Seller may lawfully transfer the same to
Buyer (it being agreed that nothing in this Section (d) shall be construed to affect Seller' rights
under such warranties and guaranties with respect to periods prior to the date hereof); and
(e) All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all appraisals, surveys,
architectural and/or engineering renderings, plans and specifications, soils and other geological
reports and studies, and all other reports, studies and other information relating in any way to
development and/or use of the Premises.
(f) All of Seller's right, title and interest in and to any and all subsurface and/or
other mineral rights for the Premises.
To have and to hold the same unto Buyer, its successors and assigns forever.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Bill of Sale has been duly signed and sealed by the Seller
as of the date first set forth above.
BUYER:
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, a municipal
corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
Attest:
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
SELLER:
HOOSE HOMES AND INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Florida
limited liability company
By:_
Name:
Title:
Date:
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Exhibit A
"Land"