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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 33766 CITY SECRETARY ` CONTRACT NO. �1 LL_ PURCHASE CONTRACT 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 ("Seller") and Pennsylvania Avenue, L.P., a Texas Corporation ("Purchaser") 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 20,766 square foot tract of land described as Lot 40-R Park's Subdivision of Block 4 Field's Welch Addition according to Plat recorded in Volume 388 160 Page 69 save & except a portion of said lot conveyed to the Texas Department of Transportation, which is situated at the southeast corner of Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, together with any easements, rights-of-way, licenses, interests, and rights appurtenant thereto (collectively, the "Property"), as shown on the attached Exhibit "A„ 2. Purchaser is Pennsylvania Avenue, L.P. or its related assigns as defined in Section 15. 3. Seller desires to sell the Property for fair market value for development as a mixed-use commercial/retail development in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Fort Worth South Inc. development guidelines in a manner that will benefit the citizens of Fort Worth in general. 4. Purchaser desires to acquire the Property for development as a mixed-use commercial or retail development. 5. Seller will convey this property through direct sale in accordance with Section 272.001(b)(6) of the Texas Local Government Code. 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, t ter encumbrances (collectively, the "Encumbrances") except the Encum a e Title Commitment (as defined below in Section 3) and the survey that are not cured and that are subsequently waived pursuant to Section 3 below ("Permitted Encumbrances"). (c) Seller shall retain all mineral interests in the Property. Section 2. Purchase Price,Independent Contract Consideration, and Earnest Money. (a) The purchase price ("Purchase Price") for the Property, payable by Purchaser to Seller in cash at Closing (defined below), is Two Hundred Ninety Thousand and Eight Hundred Sixty-Four and 00/Dollars ($290,864), based upon the assumption that the net square footage of the Property is approximately 20,776. "Net square footage" means all of the land within the surveyed boundaries of the Property, less any portion of the Property lying within a publicly dedicated roadway or a utility easement. If the Survey determines that the net square footage of the Property is more or less than 20,776, the Purchase Price shall be adjusted to equal $14.00 multiplied by the net square footage. Seller has determined that the Purchase Price reflects the current fair market value of the Property. (b) Contemporaneously with the execution of this Contract, Purchaser delivers to Seller a check in the amount of$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. (c) Within five days after the execution and delivery of this Contract by Seller to Purchaser, 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$14,543.20 as ("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 thirty (30) 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 Cleta Teehee with First Land Title, 1852 Norwood Plaza, Suite 101, Hurst Texas 76054, Telephone Number 817-268-1559; Fax Number 817-285-0502 ("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) Within three (3) days after the Effective Date of this Contract, Si a v _0 to Purchaser a copy of any survey of the Property in Seller's possession. Wit i �i Yf: days after the Effective Date, Purchaser shall obtain, at Purchaser's sole c sti updated survey ("Survey") consisting of a plat and field notes describirig th Pr ed w 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 and seal, and the date of the Survey. 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 that are not acceptable to Purchaser in Purchaser's sole discretion, then Purchaser shall give Seller written notice thereof within seven (7) 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 seven(7) 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. Review Reports. Within five (5) days after the Effective Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser for Purchaser's review any environmental reports and studies in Seller's possession concerning the Property ("Reports") that were conducted during or after the demolition of the former improvements on the Property. Section 5. Representations, Warranties, "AS IS" (a) EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, PURCHASER 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) THE33 , QUALITY OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY INCLU >[ vw LIMITATION, THE WATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGY, (B) THE IVRWIMVE DERIVED FROM THE PROPERTY, (C) THE SUITABILITY OF T ; ��PF"Y IRAI - 3 - t�� FOR ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND USES WHICH PURCHASER 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 REGULATIONS AT 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 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED, AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER. PURCHASER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT HAVING BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY, PURCHASER 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 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. b. The provisions of Section 5(a) shall be incorporated into the Deed. ROD NMI fix, - 4 - - Section 6. Option Period. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Contract, until forty- five (45) 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). (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, Purchaser shall be entitled to the return of the Earnest Money, and 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 6 control all other provisions of this Contract. (e) The parties agree that the forty-five day option period will not be extended upon expiration unless provided for in an amendment agreed to in writing by Seller and Purchaser. Section 7. 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). Any engineering and feasibility tests shall be conducted at Purchaser's sole risk and expense, and Purchaser agrees to indemnify and defend Seller and the Property from any liens and claims resulting from such tests. Purchaser shall be solely responsible for all costs of any environmental site assessments Purchaser deems necessary. The Property will be restored by Purchaser to its original condition at Purchaser' sole expense following any site work. In the event this transaction does not close for any reason whatsoever, the Purchaser shall release to Seller any and all independent test studies or tests results obtained during this inspection period. Section 8. Closing Contingencies. (a) The closing ("Closing") of the sale of the Property by Seller to Purchaser shall occur through the office of the Title Company in no more than (15) days after the satistaeW n of the following contingencies to Closing ("Closing Contingencies"), but not dtr, ls 31, 2006. The ClosingContingencies are as follows: f j �' y g verb R WORM, `�ORM, - 5 - (1) Purchaser has been notified that the City of Fort Worth Water Department has determined that a 10' sanitary sewer easement for (Lateral 391) is located on the property and therefore must agree to the conveyance of the easement to be conveyed to Seller at closing. (2)Purchaser replatting the property to show access and all easements. (b) Purchaser agrees to pursue the approvals and agreements described in the Closing Contingencies above with reasonable diligence. Seller agrees to cooperate fully with Purchaser in connection with Purchaser's pursuit of the above approvals. (c) If these Closing Contingencies are not satisfied to Purchaser's satisfaction so that Purchaser is prepared to close on or before August 31, 2006, then Purchaser must terminate this Contract, and upon the termination, Seller shall retain the Earnest Money and any interest earned and neither party will have any further rights or obligations hereunder. Section 9. Closing. (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 10 below; (ii) Any other instrument or document necessary for Title Company to issue the Owner Policy in accordance with Section 9(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. - 6 - (3) First Land Title of Fort Worth 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, 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 (including any Additional Earnest Money) shall be applied to the Purchase Price at Closing. (5) Purchaser shall convey an easement to Seller for the 10 inch water line, on the metes and bounds of the location will be determined ten days before 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. (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. (c) Upon completion of the Closing, Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Purchaser, free and clear of all tenancies of every kind. Section 10. Agents. Seller and Purchaser each represent and warrant to the other that it has not engaged the services of any agent, broker, or other similar party in connection with this transaction except Purchaser's representative Tom Palmer and Wm. C Jennings Co. Purchaser say be solely responsible for pay any brokerage fees or commissions. Section 11. Closing Documents. No later than fifteen (15) days prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser a copy of the Deed, which is subject to Purchaser's reasonable right of approval. 4.HIC-JA RECORD IN 6NCVIA1Y �, OITHI fix. Section 12. 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. (b) The address of Seller under this Contract is: City of Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Attention: Tom Higgins Telephone: 817-392-6192 (c) The address of Purchaser under this Contract is: Jim Eagle 100 E. 15`h Street, Suite 115 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (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 13. 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, the Additional Earnest Money, and the interest accrued on the Purchase Price (as set forth in Section 7(c) above) 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, Additional Earnest Money, and the interest on the Purchase Price to which the Seller is entitled hereunder 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. ORINA'I PE010 "I rf S.,E U`-:4 2 E R I r (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 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. (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 14. 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 15. Assi ns. This Contract inures to the benefit of and is binding on the parties and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns. Purchaser may assign, transfer or otherwise convey any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any party without the prior written consent of the City, so long as the proposed assignee or successor has agreed in writing to assume all of the covenants and obligations of Purchaser under this Agreement. Any other attempted assignment shall be void. Section 16. 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 July 6 2006, this Contract shall be null and void. Section 17. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence under this Contract. Section 18. Taking 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 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 19. Governing Law. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Section 20. 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 21. Venue. Venue of any action brought under this Cot Efl&� l t County, Texas if venue is legally proper in that county. 'C'I ly E A ly - 9 - Fyo 'W`ORTH, TEX. Section 22. 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 23. 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 24. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but which together will constitute one instrument. This Contract is executed as of the Effective Date, SELLER: CITY OF FORT WORTH By: zw'?Ip 00.5,W Dale Fis 1 r Date: Assis t Cit Manager - lb� essA �l Contract AuthorizatUO Attest (Vl �3� __ 0(�� Date Marty Hendrix City Secretary Approved , to Legality and Form Assistant ity Attorney PURCHASER: Pennsylvania Avenue L.P. acting by and through its General Partner, Pennsylvania Management,LLC By: Name: awWT is lW ROD Title: MAAA�Z.- � Dater/?/OfcR. WORK1EX. - 10- By its execution below, Title Company acknowledges receipt of the Earnest Money described in this Contract and agrees to hold and deliver the same and perform its other duties pursuant to the provisions of this Contract. TITLE COMPANY: By: Name: Title: Date: l ea ROD CITY ff(-aR1TA1Y FT, ORTH, 711 - 11 - EXHIBIT "A" Description of Property as Lot 40-R Park's Subdivision of Block 4 Field's Welch Addition according to Plat recorded in Volume 388 160 Page 69 save & except a portion of said lot conveyed to the Texas Department of Transportation, which is situated at the southeast corner of Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, together with any easements, rights-of-way, licenses, interests, and rights appurtenant thereto (collectively, the"Property"), M CFW700ROSEDALECONTRACT FINALLDOC Page 1 of 2 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/13/2006 DATE: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 LOG NAME: 17700WROSEDALE REFERENCE NO.: L-14203 SUBJECT: Authorize the Direct Sale of City-Owned Property at 700 West Rosedale Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, L. P. in Accordance with Chapter 272 of the Texas Local Government Code RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an option agreement to sell City fee-owned surplus property located at the northwest corner of Hemphill Street and Rosedale Street to Pennsylvania Avenue L. P. in accordance with Chapter 272 of the Texas Local Government Code; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an appropriate deed conveying the property to Pennsylvania Avenue L.P. and record the deed, if the terms of the option are satisfied. DISCUSSION: The City owns approximately half an acre of property located at the northwest corner of Hemphill Street and Rosedale Street. In 1990, the City originally acquired the property as a preemptive measure to prepare for the widening of West Rosedale Street (M&C L-9996). The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) purchased a portion of the property in 2000, and the remaining surplus parcel is an attractive parcel for development. On March 1, 2005 Economic and Community Development staff received Council direction to pursue the use of proceeds from the sale of certain parcels of surplus City-owned property to support the Fort Worth Partnership for Community Development (Partnership). The Partnership is a funding collaboration that supports community development initiatives and the sale of this parcel will fulfill the City's Year 1 funding commitment of$250,000. According to Chapter 272.001 of the Local Government Code, the City can conduct a direct sale in a reinvestment zone if the project is part of the project plan for the zone. Since the property is located in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 4, and is part of the Southside TIF project and finance plan, the City can sell the property for fair market value. In September of 2005, staff issued a Request For Proposals to solicit a purchaser for the property, and has since identified Pennsylvania Avenue L. P. as an appropriate purchaser for the property. The property is zoned MU-1 for mixed-use development that will complement the City's Comprehensive Plan and Fort Worth South guidelines. Conditions of the sale are outlined as follows: - Sale price at the appraised fair market value (FMV) is $14.00 a square foot. There are approximately 20,776 square feet, making the sale price $290,864. - The term period includes a 45-day option period with the right to extend upon agreement of the parties, and a 15-day closing period. In complying with Council's direction, proceeds from this sale (except for a 2% management fee and cost of http://www.cfwnet.org/council_packet/Reports/mc_print.asp 11/1/2006 Page 2 of 2 the appraisal) will be deposited into an escrow account for the Partnership, a deviation from the City's financial policy of placing surplus property sale proceeds in the Demolition Fund. The funds will be appropriated to the Partnership pursuant to an agreement that will subsequently be brought to Council. The management fee and the cost of the appraisal of the sales price will be deposited with Real Property. The City's intent to sell this property was advertised to the public by means of publication in the Commercial Recorder once a week for four consecutive weeks, beginning on May 18 and ending on June 8, 2006. The property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, in the Magnolia Village Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, and in the Southside/Medical District Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIF 4). FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance Director certifies that the Economic and Community Development Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds from this sale. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/C enters GG01 240193 0000000 $0.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dale Fisseler (6266) Originating Department Head: Tom Higgins (6192) Additional Information Contact: Ossana O. 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