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CONTRACT NO,
PURCHASE CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON THE SALE OR ISSUANCE OF BONDS,
NOTES OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE
COST OF THE PROJECT CONTEMPLATED BY PURCHASER ON THE PROPERTYAND
THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY.
THIS PURCHASE CONTRACT ("Contract") is made and entered into by and between
the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, acting by and through its duly authorized City Manager
or Assistant City Manager ("Purchaser") and Fort Worth Te1Co Center Limited, by McCaslin
Development I Limited, its General Partner ("Seller") as of the date on which this Contract is
executed by the last to sign of Seller and Purchaser("Effective Date").
RECITALS
1. Seller is the owner of the approximately 35,153 square foot tract of land described as Lot
9R, Block 5, Jennings East , an Addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas according to the plat of said addition recorded in Cabinet A Slide 6019 and which
is situated at the northeast corner of Monroe Street and Lancaster Ave. in Fort Worth,
Texas, together with any easements, rights-of-way, licenses, interests, structures, leases
and rights appurtenant thereto (collectively, the "Property"), as shown on the attached
Exhibit "A".
2. Purchaser is a municipal corporation
3. Seller desires to sell the Property for fair market value for City functions and offices,
such use will benefit the citizens of Fort Worth in general.
4. Purchaser desires to acquire the Property for city functions and offices and will further
serve the mission and goals of Purchaser.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual covenants in this Contract, Seller and Purchaser agree as
follows:
Section 1. Sale and Purchase.
(a) Seller agrees to sell and convey the Property to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to
purchase and accept the Property from Seller, for the Purchase Price (as defined below), subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract.
(b) Seller shall convey the Property to Purchaser free and clear of all liens, claims,
easements, rights-of-way, reservations, restrictions, encroachments, tenancies, and any other
encumbrances (collectively, the "Encumbrances") except the Encumbrances appearing in the
Title Commitment (as defined below in Section 3) that are not cured and that are subsequently
waived pursuant to Section 3 below ("Permitted Encumbrances").
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Section 2. Purchase Price, Independent Contract Consideration, and Earnest Monev.
(a) The purchase price ("Purchase Price") for the Property, payable by Purchaser to
Seller in cash at Closing (defined below), is FIVE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5,200,000.00)
(b) ACCORDINGLY, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS
AGREEMENT, BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT SELLER HAS NOT
MADE, DOES NOT MAKE AND SPECIFICALLY NEGATES AND DISCLAIMS ANY
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, PROMISES, COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS
OR GUARANTIES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE, OF,
AS, TO CONCERNING OR WITH RESPECT TO (A) THE VALUE, NATURE,
QUALITY OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE WATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGY, (B) THE INCOME TO BE
DERIVED FROM THE PROPERTY, (C) THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY
FOR ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND USES WHICH BUYER MAY CONDUCT
THEREON, (D) THE COMPLIANCE OF OR BY THE PROPERTY OR ITS
OPERATION WITH ANY LAWS, RULES, ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS OF
ANY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY OR BODY, (E) THE
HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, MARKETABILITY, PROFITABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY, (F) THE MANNER
OR QUALITY OF THE CONSTRUCTION OR MATERIALS, IF ANY,
INCORPORATED INTO THE PROPERTY, (G) THE MANNER, QUALITY, STATE OF
REPAIR OR LACK OF REPAIR OF THE PROPERTY, OR (H) ANY OTHER MATTER
WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY, AND SPECIFICALLY, THAT SELLER HAS
NOT MADE, DOES NOT MAKE AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH ANY ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, POLLUTION OR LAND USE LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS,
ORDERS OF REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE, AS DEFINED BY THE
U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGULATION SAT 40 C.F.R.,
PART 261, OR THE DISPOSAL OR EXISTENCE IN OR ON THE PROPERTY, OF
ANY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, AS DEFINED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE
ENVIRONMENT RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980, AS
AMENDED, AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER. BUYER
FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT HAVING BEEN GIVEN THE
OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY, BUYER IS RELYING SOLELY ON
ITS OWN INVESTIGATION OF THE PROPERTY AND NOT ON ANY
INFORMATION PROVIDED OR TO BE PROVIDED BY SELLER. AS A MATERIAL
PART OF THE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS AGREEMENT, SELLER AND
PURCHASER AGREE THAT PURCHASER IS TAKING THE PROPERTY "AS IS"
WITH ANY AND ALL LATENT AND PATENT DEFECTS AND THAT THERE IS NO
WARRANTY BY SELLER THAT THE PROPERTY IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS NOT RELYING UPON
ANY REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS, ASSERTIONS OR NON-ASSERTIONS BY
THE SELLER WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION, BUT IS RELYING
SOLELY UPON ITS EXAMINATION OF THE PROPERTY. PURCHASER TAKES
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THE PROPERTY UNDER THE EXPRESS UNDERSTANDING THERE ARE NO
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES (EXCEPT FOR LIMITED WARRANTIES OF
TITLE SET FORTH IN THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS). PROVISIONS OF THIS
SECTION SHALL SURVIVE THE CLOSING. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED
THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED BY PRIOR NEGOTIATION
TO REFLECT THAT ALL OF THE PROPERTY IS SOLD BY SELLER AND
PURCHASED BY PURCHASER SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING. PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES AND ACCEPTS ALL THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS BY HIS
ACCEPTANCE HEREOF.
(c) Contemporaneously with the execution of this Contract, Purchaser shall deliver to
Seller a check in the amount of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) ("Independent Contract Consideration"),
as independent consideration for Seller's execution, delivery, and performance of this Contract.
This Independent Contract Consideration is in addition to and independent of any other
consideration or payment provided for in this Contract, is nonrefundable, and shall be retained by
Seller notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract.
(d) Within five (5) days after the execution and delivery of this Contract by Purchaser
to Seller, Purchaser shall deliver to Title Company (as defined below in Section 3) a check
payable to the order of Title Company or other means of funding reasonably satisfactory to
Seller in the amount of I% of the Purchase Price ("Earnest Money"). Title Company shall hold
the Earnest Money in escrow and deliver it in accordance with the provisions of this Contract.
The Title Company shall invest the Earnest Money in an interest bearing account through a bank
or other financial institution selected by Purchaser (hereafter, all references in this Contract to
Earnest Money include the amount deposited by Purchaser with the Title Company pursuant to
this Section 2(c)together with all interest accrued thereon).
Section 3. Title Commitment and Survey.
(a) Within ten (10) days after the Effective Date, Purchaser shall obtain, at
Purchaser's sole cost and expense (i) an Owner's Commitment for Title Insurance ("Title
Commitment") from Alamo Title Company, Attn: Stacy Jandrucko and Frank Lawler, 3500
Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107-6898 ("Title Company"), setting forth the status of the title
of the Property and showing all Encumbrances and other matters, if any, relating to the Property;
and (ii) a legible copy of all documents referred to in the Title Commitment, including but not
limited to, plats, reservations, restrictions, and easements.
(b) Seller has provided to Purchaser a copy of any survey of the Property in Seller's
possession. Within forty-five (45) days after the Effective Date, Purchaser may obtain, at
Purchaser's sole cost and expense, an updated survey ("Survey") consisting of a plat and field
notes describing the Property, prepared pursuant to a current on-the-ground staked survey
performed by a registered public surveyor or engineer satisfactory to Purchaser and Title
Company. The Survey shall (i) be certified to Purchaser, its successors and assigns, and Title
Company, (ii) reflect the actual dimensions of and the total number of square feet within the
Property, net of any portion thereof lying within a publicly dedicated roadway or a utility
easement, (iii) identify any rights-of-way, easements, or other Encumbrances by reference to
applicable recording data, and (iv) include the Surveyor's registered number an seal, the date of
the Survey, and the following narrative certificate:
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The undersigned certifies to City of Fort Worth and to Alamo Title Company that
(x) this Survey was made upon the ground of the property reflected hereon on
[date of survey], (xx) the description contained hereon and the location of all
rights-of-way, easements, set-back lines, improvements and encroachments which
are either visible or are of record in Tarrant County, Texas are accurately reflected
hereon (including, without limitation, all matters set forth in title commitment
# issued by Alamo Title Company dated , (xxx) the
property reflected hereon has access to and from a publicly dedicated roadway as
shown hereon, (xxxx) no part of the property lies within a 100 year flood plain as
defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to
the Flood Disaster Act of 1973, as amended, or by any other governmental agency
or authority, (xxxxx) except as shown hereon there are no easements, set-back
lines, encroachments, or improvements and (xxxxxx) this survey was conducted
in accordance with the standards for a Category 1 A, Urban, Condition II survey as
specified by the latest edition of the Manual of Practice for Land Surveying in
Texas.
The description of the Property prepared as a part of the Survey will be used in all of the
documents set forth in this Contract that require a description of the Property.
(c) If the Title Commitment or Survey discloses any Encumbrances or other matters
which are not acceptable to Purchaser in Purchaser's sole discretion, then Purchaser shall give
Seller written notice thereof within ten(10) days after receipt of the Title Commitment, Survey
and all documents referred to in the Title Commitment, specifying Purchaser's objections
("Objections"), if any. If Purchaser gives such notice to Seller, Seller shall use its best efforts to
cure the Objections, but shall be under no obligation to do so.
(d) If Purchaser gives notice of Objections and Seller does not cure the Objections,
cause the Title Commitment and Survey to be amended to give effect to matters that are cured,
and give Purchaser written notice thereof within the five (5) day period following receipt of the
notice from Purchaser ("Cure Period"), Purchaser shall have the right either (i) to terminate this
Contract by giving written notice thereof to Seller at any time after the expiration of such Cure
Period but prior to the expiration of the Option Period, and, upon such termination, Purchaser
shall be entitled to the return of the Earnest Money, and neither party hereto shall have any
further rights or obligations, or (ii) to waive the Objections and consummate the purchase of the
Property subject to the Objections which shall be deemed to be Permitted Encumbrances.
Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, if Seller has commenced curing the Objections and is
diligently prosecuting the same, as determined by Purchaser in Purchaser's sole discretion, then
Purchaser in Purchaser's sole discretion may extend the Cure Period for an amount of time
Purchaser deems necessary for Seller to cure the same.
Section 4. Reports and Records. Seller has provided to Purchaser for Purchaser's
review any environmental reports and studies in Seller's possession concerning the Property
("Reports") and all records shown on Exhibit C.
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Section 5. Option Period.
(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Contract, until twenty
(20) days after the Effective Date ("Option Period"), the following is a condition precedent to
Purchaser's obligations under this Contract:
Purchaser being satisfied in Purchaser's sole and absolute discretion that the
Property is suitable for Purchaser's intended uses, including, without limitation,
Purchaser being satisfied with the results of the Tests (defined in Section 6 below)
and the Lease between Seller and MCI being amended to the sole satisfaction of
Purchaser.
(b) If Purchaser is not satisfied in Purchaser's sole and absolute discretion as to the
condition precedent described in Section 5(a) above, Purchaser may give written notice thereof
to Seller on or before the end of the Option Period, whereupon this Contract shall terminate.
Upon such termination, neither party shall have any further rights or obligations under this
Contract.
(c) If Purchaser does not terminate this Contract prior to the expiration of the Option
Period, then the Earnest Money shall become non-refundable to Purchaser except in the event of
Seller's default in the performance of Seller's obligations under this Contract, and Title
Company shall release the Earnest Money to Seller at any time thereafter upon request by Seller.
(d) The provisions of this Section 5 control all other provisions of this Contract.
Section 6. Tests. Purchaser, at Purchaser's sole cost and risk, shall have the right to
go on to the Property, including the Improvements, to make inspections, surveys, test borings,
soil analyses, and other tests, studies and surveys, including without limitation, environmental
tests, borings, analyses, and studies ("Tests"). Purchaser shall provide Seller with a copy of any
written reports related to Tests of the physical condition of the Property that Purchaser and its
consultants conduct on the Property. If the sale of the Property is not consummated pursuant to
this Contract, Purchaser shall restore the surface of the Property to as near as practicable the
condition existing prior to any entry by Purchaser.
Section 7. Representations
The parties' representations stated in Exhibit B are true and correct to the best of Seller's
knowledge and belief as of the Effective Date and must be true and correct to the best of Seller's
knowledge and belief on the Closing Date.
Section 8. Condition of the Property until Closing; Cooperation
(a) Maintenance and Operation. Until closing, Seller will (a) maintain the Property as it
existed on the Effective Date, except for reasonable wear and tear and casualty damage; (b)
operate the Property in the same manner as it was operated on the Effective Date; and (c) comply
with all contracts and governmental regulations affecting the Property. Until the end of the
Option Period, Seller will not enter into, amend, or terminate any contract that affects the
Property other than in the ordinary course of operating the Property and will promptly give
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notice to Purchaser of each new, amended, or terminated contract, including a copy of the
contract, in sufficient time so that Purchaser may consider the new information before the end of
the Option Period. If Seller's notice is given within three days before the end of the Option
Period, the Option Period will be extended for three days. After the end of the Option Period,
Seller shall not enter into, amend, or terminate any contract that affects the Property without first
obtaining Purchaser's written consent.
(b) Casualty Damage. Seller will notify Purchaser promptly after discovery of any
casualty damage to the Property. Seller will have no obligation to repair or replace the Property
if it is damaged by casualty before closing. Purchaser may terminate this contract if the casualty
damage that occurs before closing would materially affect Purchaser's intended use of the
Property, by giving notice to Seller within fifteen days after receipt of Seller's notice of the
casualty (or before closing if Seller's notice of the casualty is received less than fifteen days
before closing). The casualty damage will be deemed to materially affect Purchaser's intended
use if the estimated amount of the damage exceeds ten percent of the Purchase Price. If
Purchaser does not terminate this contract, Seller will (a) convey the Property to Purchaser in its
damaged condition, (b) assign to Purchaser all of Seller's rights under any property insurance
policies covering the Property, and (c) pay to Purchaser the amount of the deductibles and
coinsurance provisions under any insurance policies covering the Property, but not in excess of
the cost to repair the casualty damage and less any amounts previously paid by Seller to repair
the Property. If Seller has not insured the Property and Purchaser does not elect to terminate this
contract in accordance with this section, the Purchase Price will be reduced by the cost to repair
the casualty damage.
(c) Claims; Hearings. Seller will notify Purchaser promptly of any claim or
administrative hearing that is threatened, filed, or initiated before closing that affects the
Property.
(d) Cooperation. Seller will cooperate with Purchaser (a)before and after closing, to
transfer the applications, permits, and licenses held by Seller and used in the operation of the
Property and to obtain any consents necessary for Purchaser to operate the Property after closing,
(b) before closing, with any reasonable evaluation, inspection, audit, or study of the Property
prepared by, for, or at the request of Purchaser and (c) and the lease with MCI.
Section 9. Closing Continizencies.
(a) The closing ("Closing") of the sale of the Property by Seller to Purchaser shall
occur through the office of the Title Company on or before fifteen (15) days after the satisfaction
of the following contingencies to Closing ("Closing Contingencies"), 30 days from the expected
date of full execution of the contract but not later than May 20, 2005. The Closing
Contingencies are as follows:
(1) The Lease between Seller and MCI being amended to a form acceptable to
Purchaser. Whether the form of the Lease Amendment is in a form acceptable to
Purchaser shall be determined by the sole discretion of Purchaser;
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(2) the issuance, sale and delivery of certificates of obligation in an amount
sufficient to cover the cost of the Improvements and purchase of the
Property; and
(3) The provisions of Section 3 are satisfied to the satisfaction of the
Purchaser.
Section 10.0 Closine.
(a) At the Closing, all of the following shall occur, all of which are deemed
concurrent conditions:
(1) Seller, at Seller's sole cost and expense, shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to Purchaser the following:
(i) a Special Warranty Deed ("Deed"), fully executed and
acknowledged by Seller, conveying to Purchaser good and indefeasible fee
simple title to the Property subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances,
with the precise form of the Deed to be determined pursuant to Section 13
below;
(ii) Any other instrument or document necessary for Title Company to
issue the Owner Policy in accordance with Section 8(a)(3) below.
(2) Purchaser, at Purchaser's sole cost and expense, shall deliver or cause to
be delivered to Seller through the Title Company federally wired funds or a
certified or cashier's check or such other means of funding acceptable to Seller, in
an amount equal to the Purchase Price, adjusted for closing costs and prorations.
(3) Title Company shall issue to Purchaser, at Purchaser's sole cost and
expense, an Owner Policy of Title Insurance ("Owner Policy") issued by Title
Company in the amount of the Purchase Price insuring that, after the completion
of the Closing, Purchaser is the owner of indefeasible fee simple title to the
Property, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances, and the standard printed
exceptions included in a Texas Standard Form Owner Policy of Title Insurance;
provided, however, the printed form survey exception shall be limited to
"shortages in area," the printed form exception for restrictive covenants shall be
deleted except for those restrictive covenants that are Permitted Encumbrances,
there shall be no exception for rights of parties in possession, other than existing
tenants under executed leases and the standard exception for taxes shall read:
"Standby Fees and Taxes for [the year of Closing] and subsequent years, and
subsequent assessments for prior years due to change in land usage or
ownership";
(4) The Earnest Money shall be applied to the Purchase Price at Closing.
(5) Seller and Purchaser shall each pay their respective attorneys' fees and
Purchaser shall be responsible for all of the escrow and recording fees.
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(b) Ad valorem and similar taxes and assessments, if any, relating to the Property
shall be prorated between Seller and Purchaser as of the Closing Date, based on estimates of the
amount of taxes that will be due and payable on the Property during the calendar year in which
the Closing occurs. As soon as the amount of taxes and assessments on the Property for that year
is known, Seller and Purchaser shall readjust the amount of taxes to be paid by each party with
the result that Seller shall pay for any taxes and assessments applicable to the Property up to and
including the date of Closing, and Purchaser shall pay for those taxes and assessments applicable
to the Property after the Closing. The provisions of this Section 8(b) survive the Closing.
Section 11. Agents. Purchaser represents and warrants to the Seller that it has not
engaged the services of any agent, broker, or other similar party in connection with this
transaction.
Seller agrees to pay in cash at closing a commission to NAI Stonleigh Huff Brous McDowell
pursuant to a separate agreement between Seller and such brokers for the services of brokers in
connection with this transaction ("Brokerage Commission"). Such commission shall be earned
and payable if, and only if, the Closing is consummated. Seller represents and warrants to
Purchaser that, except for the Brokerage Commission to be paid as described in this section,
there are no agreements to pay a commission to any broker or agent for services in connection
with this transaction. Seller agrees to indemnify Purchaser and hold Purchaser harmless from
any loss, liability, damage, cost, or expense paid or incurred by Purchaser by reason of any claim
for any brokers, finders, or other fees in connection with this transaction by any party claiming
by, through, or under Seller.
Section 12. Closinp-Documents. No later than ten (10) days prior to the Closing
Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser:
(a) a copy of the Deed, which is subject to Purchaser's right of approval; and
(b) an original copy of the Lease between Seller and MCI amended to the satisfaction
of Purchaser.
Section 13. Notices.
(a) Any notice under this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have
been served if(i) delivered in person to the address set forth below for the party to whom the
notice is given, (ii) delivered in person at the Closing (if that party is present at the Closing), (iii)
placed in the United States mail, return receipt requested, addressed to such party at the address
specified below, (iv) deposited into the custody of Federal Express Corporation to be sent by
FedEx Overnight Delivery or other reputable overnight carrier for next day delivery, addressed
to the party at the address specified below, or (v) telecopied to the party at the telecopy number
listed below, provided that the transmission is confirmed by telephone on the date of the
transmission.
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(b) The address of Purchaser under this Contract is:
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Attention: Greg Simmons
Telephone: 817-392-7862
Telecopy: 817-392-8488
(c) The address of Seller under this Contract is:
Fort Worth Telco Center, Ltd.
5950 Berkshire Lane, Suite 800
Dallas, Texas 75225
Attention: Mr. Herschel Sanders
Telephone: 214-445-6007
Telecopy: 214-696-8422
(d) From time to time either party may designate another address or telecopy number
under this Contract by giving the other party advance written notice of the change.
Section 14. Termination, Default, and Remedies.
(a) If Purchaser fails or refuses to consummate the purchase of the Property pursuant
to this Contract at the Closing for any reason other than termination of this Contract by Purchaser
pursuant to a right so to terminate expressly set forth in this Contract or Seller's failure to
perform Seller's obligations under this Contract, then Seller, as Seller's sole and exclusive
remedy, shall have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice thereof to
Purchaser prior to or at the Closing, whereupon neither party hereto shall have any further rights
or obligations hereunder, and Title Company shall deliver the Earnest Money to Seller as
liquidated damages, free of any claims by Purchaser or any other person with respect thereto. It
is agreed that the Earnest Money is a reasonable forecast of just compensation for the harm that
would be caused by Purchaser's breach and that the harm that would be caused by such breach is
one that is incapable or very difficult of accurate estimation, and that the payment of these sums
upon such breach shall constitute full satisfaction of Purchaser's obligations hereunder.
(b) If Seller fails or refuses to consummate the sale of the Property pursuant to this
Contract at Closing or fails to perform any of Seller's other obligations hereunder either prior to
or at the Closing for any reason other than the termination of this Contract by Seller pursuant to a
right so to terminate expressly set forth in this Contract or Purchaser's failure to perform
Purchaser's obligations under this Contract, then Purchaser shall have the right (i) to enforce
specific performance of Seller's obligations under this Contract, (ii) to terminate this Contract by
giving written notice thereof to Seller prior to or at the Closing whereupon the Earnest Money
shall be returned to Purchaser and neither party hereto shall have any further rights or obligations
hereunder, or (iii) to exercise any other right or remedy Purchaser may have at law or in equity
by reason of such default, including but not limited to, the recovery of attorneys' fees incurred by
Purchaser in connection therewith.
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(c) If either Seller or Purchaser becomes entitled to the Earnest Money upon
cancellation of this Contract in accordance with its terms, Purchaser and Seller covenant and
agree to deliver a letter of instruction to the Title Company directing disbursement of the Earnest
Money to the party entitled thereto.
Section 15. Entire Contract. This Contract (including the attached exhibits) contains the
entire contract between Seller and Purchaser, and no oral statements or prior written matter not
specifically incorporated herein is of any force and effect. No modifications are binding on
either party unless set forth in a document executed by that party.
Section 16. AssiEns. This Contract inures to the benefit of and is binding on the parties
and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns. Neither party may assign its
interest under this Contract without the prior consent of the other party.
Section 17. Time for Execution. If Seller has not executed and returned a fully
executed copy of this Contract to Purchaser by 5:00 p.m., Fort Worth, Texas time on
, this Contract shall be null and void.
Section 18. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence under this Contract.
Section 19. Takina Prior to Closing. If, prior to Closing, the Property or any portion
thereof becomes subject to a taking by virtue of eminent domain, Purchaser may, in Purchaser's
sole discretion, either (i) terminate this Contract whereupon the Earnest Money deposited with
the Title Company shall be returned to Purchaser, and neither party shall have any further rights
or obligations hereunder, or(ii) proceed with the Closing of the transaction with an adjustment in
the Purchase Price to reflect the net square footage of the Property after the taking.
Section 20. Governine Law. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
Section 21. Performance of Contract. The obligations under the terms of the
Contract are performable in Tarrant County, Texas, and any and all payments under the terms of
the Contract are to be made in Tarrant County, Texas.
Section 22. Venue. Venue of any action brought under this Contract shall be in Tarrant
County, Texas if venue is legally proper in that county.
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Section 23. Severability. If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not
affect any other provision, and this Contract will be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
Section 24. Business Days. If the Closing date or the day for performance of any act
required under this Contract falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the Closing date
or the day for such performance, as the case may be, shall be the next following regular business
day.
Section 25. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which will be deemed an original, but which together will constitute one instrument.
Section 26. Survival. The obligations of this contract that cannot be performed before
termination of this contract or before closing will survive termination of this contract or closing,
and the legal doctrine of merger will not apply to these matters. If there is any conflict between
the Closing Documents and this contract,the Closing Documents will control.
Section 27. Contract Construction. The parties acknowledge that each party and, if it so
chooses, its counsel have reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal rule of
construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party must
not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
Exhibits
The following are attached to and are a part of this contract:
Exhibit A—Description of the Land
Exhibit B—Representations; Environmental Matters
Exhibit C—Seller's Records
This Contract is executed as of the Effective Date.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
By:
Name:
Title:
Date: 05 I p 11 y.`"—
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Attest
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Marty Hendr'
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City Secretary
Approved as Legality and Form
Assistant Cit A to y
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ItW&H*SER:
Fort Worth TelCo Center Limited, a Texas Limited
Partnership
By: McCaslin Development I Limited, a Texas Limited
Partnership
By: McCastin, Development Company, General Partner
By: fAf �.
Carl G. M Caslin, Jr., Co-Preside
Date: 171f 0 A S
By its execution below, Title Company acknowledges receipt of the
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tkig-Ce and agrees to perform its A*kei duties pursuant to the
provisions of this Contract.
TITLE COMPANY:
ALAMO T E COMPANY
By:
Name: `��1}G%� _) ac.I�o
Title: f c_rof D'Te—CA'-t-�
Date: 157-1 0 0
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EXHIBIT "A"
Description of Property
Lot 9R, Block 5, Jennings East, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A Slide 6019, Plat Records, Tarrant
County, Texas.
Exhibit B
Representations; Environmental Matters
A. Seller's Representations to Purchaser
Seller represents to Purchaser that the following are true and correct to the best of the
Seller's knowledge and belief as of the Effective Date and will be true and correct to the best of
the Seller's knowledge and belief on the Closing Date.
1. Authority. Seller is a [Texas Limited Partnership duly organized, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of[Texas] with authority to convey the
Property to Purchaser. This contract is, and all documents required by this contract to be
executed and delivered to Purchaser at closing will be, duly authorized, executed, and delivered
by Seller.
2. Litigation. There is no litigation pending or threatened against Seller that might
affect the Property or Seller's ability to perform its obligations under this contract
3. Violation of Laws. Seller has not received notice of violation of any law,
ordinance, regulation, or requirements affecting the Property or Seller's use of the Property
4. Licenses, Permits, and Approvals. Seller has not received notice that any license,
permit, or approval necessary to operate the Property in the manner in which it is currently
operated will not be renewed on expiration or that any material condition will be imposed in
order to obtain their renewal
5. Condemnation; Zoning; Land Use; Hazardous Materials. Seller has not received
notice of any condemnation, zoning, or land-use proceedings affecting the Property or any
inquiries or notices by any governmental authority or third party with respect to the presence of
hazardous materials on the Property or the migration of hazardous materials from the Property
6. No Other Obligation to Sell the Property or Restriction against Selling the
Property. Except for granting a security interest in the Property, Seller has not obligated itself to
sell the Property to any party other than Purchaser. Seller's performance of this contract will not
cause a breach of any other agreement or obligation to which Seller is a party or to which it is
bound.
7. No Liens. On the Closing Date, the Property will be free and clear of all
mechanic's and materialman's liens and other liens and encumbrances of any nature except the
Permitted Exceptions, and no work or materials will have been furnished to the Property that
might give rise to mechanic's, materialman's, or other liens against the Property other than work
or materials to which Purchaser has given its consent.
8. No Other Representation. Except as stated above or in the notices, statements, and
certificates set forth in Exhibit C, Seller makes no representation with respect to the Property.
Seller A n ,
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Exhibit C
Seller's Records
To the extent that Seller has possession of the following items pertaining to the Property,
Seller will deliver or make the items or copies of them available to Purchaser by the deadline
stated in Section 4:
Governmental
governmental licenses, certificates, permits, and approvals
records of regulatory proceedings or violations (for example, condemnation,
environmental)
other: [specify]
Land
soil reports
environmental reports
water rights
engineering reports
prior surveys
site plans
other: [specify]
Facilities
as-built plans, specifications, and mechanical drawings for improvements
warranty agreements
management, employment, labor, service, equipment, supply, and maintenance
agreements
insurance policies
ADA and other building inspection reports
engineering reports
environmental reports
operating and maintenance instructions (for example, HVAC Systems Instructions, other
building systems)
life-safety plans
other: [specify]
Financial
annual operating statements for the most recent [number] years of operation
monthly operating statements since the close of the last fiscal year
utility bills for the most recent [number] months of operation
other: [specify]
Leases
Leases
commission and leasing agent agreements
rent roll setting forth for each Lease:
tenant's name
square footage leased
date of expiration of current and renewal terms
renewal options
basic rent and formula for any additional rents
amount of additional rent paid during the last [number] [months/years]
prepaid rent
delinquent rent
security deposit
current tenant or landlord defaults
options to purchase any portion of the Property
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rights of first refusal to lease other space
rights to rent concessions, tenant improvements, or other allowances
unpaid or contingent brokerage commissions (including commission on renewals)
estoppel letters and/or subordination agreements
other: [specify]
Thursday, May 12, 2005, 12 : 11
Escrow: 04-01020378-SJ
Seller: Fort Worth Telco Center Limited
Buyer: City of Fort Worth
Closed By: 05/10/05
FINAL CHECK REGISTER
TC NUMBER DATE Name/Description AMOUNT
-- ------------- -------- -------------------------------------- -----------------
IW 12411 05/10/05 From: City of Fort Worth 5, 176,400. 97 CR
TOTAL DEPOSITS 5, 176,400.97 CR
TC NUMBER DATE Name/Description AMOUNT
-- ------------- -------- -------------------------------------- -----------------
OW 8211 05/10/05 To: Park Cities Bank 1,853,780.52
OW 8212 05/10/05 To: Park Cities Bank 3,297, 053 .95
C 30742 05/10/05 Beadles, Newman & Lawler, P.C. 280.00
C 30743 05/10/05 National Tax Net 38 .50
C 30744 05/10/05 Alamo Title Company 25,247. 00
FX 101351 05/10/05 Guaranty Fees to Transfer Acct. 1. 00
Checks/Wires Issued (005) 5, 176,400. 97
Total Deposits 5, 176,400. 97 CR
Total Disbursements 5, 176,400. 97
BALANCE 0.00
Savings Account 0. 00
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/29/2005 - Ordinance No. 16352-03-2005
DATE: Tuesday, March 29, 2005
LOG NAME: 20BUYZIPPER REFERENCE NO.: L-14052
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize the Purchase of the Building Located at 1111 Monroe
Street from Fort Worth Telco Center, Ltd.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Certificates of Obligation Special Project Fund by $5,200,000 from available funds to be obtained through
the sale of Certificates of Obligation; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase, for a full sale price of
$5,200,000, the approximately 70,000 square foot building located at 1111 Monroe Street, commonly
referred to as the Zipper Building and legally described as: "all of Lots 10 through 21 and a portion of Lots 9
and 22, Block 5, Jennings East."
DISCUSSION:
On March 8, 2005, the City Council passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Intent to
sell Certificates of Obligation for the purchase of the Zipper Building. The sale of the Certificates of
Obligation- is scheduled for April 5, 2005 with closing in mid-May, after which time the purchase of the
building will be finalized. The purchase of the building is contingent upon the successful closing of the
Certificates of Obligation sale.
The 35,000 square foot second floor of the building will be renovated to provide office space for the City's
Finance and Information Technology Solutions departments. The relocation of these two departments to
the Zipper Building will create space in City Hall for the establishment of a centralized building permit center
to more effectively serve citizens and developers planning building construction projects. The first floor of
the Zipper Building is leased to MCI for approximately $484,000 per year. The revenue from the MCI lease
will offset approximately 84% of the debt service on the Certificates of Obligation.
The Zipper Building is located in Council District 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance, and successful closing of the CO sale, funds will be available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Certificates of Obligation Special Project Fund.
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TO Fund/AccounVCenters FROM Fund/AccounVCenters
C290 485205 201070020143 $5,200,000.00 C290 541250 201070020143 $5,200,000.00
C290 541250 201070020143 $5,200,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head: Robert Goode (7804)
Additional Information Contact: Greg Simmons (7862)
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