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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
JAMESB. WALL
CITY ATTORNEY
LEE BEARD
ULMER BRIDGES
JERRY BRIGHAM
HENRY H. BRIGHAM
ANDY CHEEK
RICHARD L. COLCLOUGH
WILLIAM B, KUHLKE. JR.
STEPHEN E. SHEPARD
MARION WILLIAMS
BOB YOUNG
Mayor
P,O. Box2125
454 GREENE STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30903
Bus, (706) 821-2488
FAX No: (706) 722-5984
E.MAll: JWAlL@co.RICHMOND.GA.US
GEORGE R. KOLB
Administrator
WM. "W1LLIE" H. MAYS, HI
Mayor Pro Tern
May 15, 2001
Ms. Lena Bonner
Clerk of Commission
Municipal Building (11)
530 Greene Street
Augusta, GA 30911
Re: Brookfield Park Proiect
Location Tax Map 6; Parcel 15
Owners Richard Ransom, Jr.
Dear Ms. Bonner:
Enclosed please find the original Real Estate Sales Contracts in the above-
referenced matter. There are two (2) originals due to the fact that Mr. Ransom is out of
town. One was executed by the City and the other by Mr. Ransom.
Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call.
With kind regards, I am
Yours very truly, )
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HARRY D. REVELL
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REAL EST A TE SALES CONTRACT
Tms AGREEMENT, made and entered into this -3
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RICHARD RANSOM, of Richmond County, Georgia, hereinafter referred to as the "Seller", and
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, hereinafter referred to as
"Buyer" ;
WIT N E SSE T H:
(1) The Seller has agreed to sell and Buyer has agreed to buy on the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth the property described as follows:
ALL that tract or parcel ofland, containing 6.49 acres located between the north lane
of RiverWatch Parkway and Mayo Road in the 90th G.M.D., Augusta, Richmond
County, Georgia, as shown on a plat prepared by George C. Godman & Associates
dated February 15, 2001 and incorporated herein for a complete description as to
metes, courses and distances.
(2) The purchase price of the property shall be Two Hundred and Eighty Eight Thousand
Eight Hundred and Five 001100ths ($288,805.00) Dollars payable in cash at closing.
(3) The purchase and sale of this property shall be closed on or before April 16, 2001,
and possession of the property shall be delivered to Buyer at closing.
4) Seller agrees to furnish marketable title to said property and agrees to convey said
property by general warranty deed to the Buyer at the time the sale is consummated, subject only
to:
(a) Covenants and restrictions of record not violated by existing improvements
or use of the property;
(b) Zoning ordinances not violated by existing improvements or use of the
property .
(5) Buyer shall furnish to Seller a written statement of objections affecting the
marketability of said title at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for closing. If the Seller shall
be unable to convey title in accordance with the provisions of this contract as a result of the property
being affected by any encumbrance (other than taxes for the current year), outstanding interests or
questions of title not expressly consented to by the Buyer which renders the Seller's title to the
property unmarketable, and which may according to reasonable expectation be removed within
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thirty (30) days, the Seller shall have the privilege to remove or satisfy the same and shall for this
purpose be entitled to an adjournment of the closing oftitle for a period not exceeding fifteen (15)
days. The Buyer shall not be required to bring any action or proceeding or otherwise incur any
expense to render the title to the premises marketable. The Buyer may, nevertheless, accept such
title as Seller may be able to convey, without reduction of the purchase price or any credit against
same and without liability on the part of the Seller.
(6) Time is of the essence of this contract, and Seller and Buyer agree that such papers
as may be legally necessary to carry out the terms of this contract shall be executed and delivered
by the parties at the time this sale is consummated.
(7) Seller is to pay all liens, encumbrances, water charges and the like on said property.
Buyer is to pay for the examination of title, intangible tax, and preparation of all instruments
necessary to close this sale. Taxes shall be prorated as of the date of closing.
(8) This sales contract is subject to the following special stipulations:
(a) There are no environmental or topographical restrictions which would
prevent Buyer from using the property as a recreation park. In this regard,
Buyer shall have the right and privilege of entering upon said land for the
purpose of making an examination, exploration, drilling and surveying to
satisfy itself that there are no such restrictions or limitations to the use of the
property. Seller shall be fully compensated for any and all damages to any
of said land by reason of such examination, exploration, or drilling and
surveying that Buyer may undertake between the date of this contract and the
date of closing.
(9) The real estate broker involved in this transaction shall be paid by Seller and Buyer
shall have no obligation to pay any commission to any broker.
(10) This contract constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties, and no
modification to this contract shall be binding unless such modification is in writing signed by all
parties hereto. Any representations, promises or inducements not included in this contract shall not
be binding upon any party hereto. All rights, powers, privileges and duties granted or assumed shall
inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon any and all successors and assigns of the parties
hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year written above.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
in the presence of:
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(Unofficlal Witness)
(L.S.)
Richard Ransom
Seller
NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXP.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
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REAL EST A TE SALES CONTRACT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 3 day ofMai:&h, 2001, by and between
RICHARD RANSOM, of Richmond County, Georgia, hereinafter referred to as the "Seller", and
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, hereinafter referred to as
"Buyer" ;
WIT N E SSE T H:
(1) The Seller has agreed to sell and Buyer has agreed to buy on the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth the property described as follows:
ALL that tract or parcel of land, containing 6.49 acres located between the north lane
of RiverWatch Parkway and Mayo Road in the 90th G.M.D., Augusta, Richmond
County, Georgia, as shown on a plat prepared by George C. Godman & Associates
dated February 15, 2001 and incorporated herein for a complete description as to
metes, courses and distances.
(2) The purchase price of the property shall be Two Hundred and Eighty Eight Thousand
Eight Hundred and Five 00/100ths ($288,805.00) Dollars payable in cash at closing.
(3) The purchase and sale of this property shall be closed on or before April 16, 2001,
and possession of the property shall be delivered to Buyer at closing.
4) Seller agrees to furnish marketable title to said property and agrees to convey said
property by general warranty deed to the Buyer at the time the sale is consummated, subject only
to:
(a) Covenants and restrictions of record not violated by existing improvements
or use of the property;
(b) Zoning ordinances not violated by existing improvements or use of the
property.
(5) Buyer shall furnish to Seller a written statement of objections affecting the
marketability of said title at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for closing. If the Seller shall i
be unable to convey title in accordance with the provisions of this contract as a result of the property
being affected by any encumbrance (other than taxes for the current year), outstanding interests or
questions of title not expressly consented to by the Buyer which renders the Seller's title to the
property unmarketable, and which may according to reasonable expectation be removed within
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thirty (30) days, the Seller shall have the privilege to remove or satisfy the same and shall for this
purpose be entitled to an adjournment of the closing of title for a period not exceeding fifteen (15)
days. The Buyer shall not be required to bring any action or proceeding or otherwise incur any
expense to render the title to the premises marketable. The Buyer may, nevertheless, accept such
title as Seller may be able to convey, without reduction of the purchase price or any credit against
same and without liability on the part of the Seller.
(6) Time is of the essence of this contract, and Seller and Buyer agree that such papers
as may be legally necessary to carry out the terms of this contract shall be executed and delivered
by the parties at the time this sale is consummated.
(7) Seller is to pay all liens, encumbrances, water charges and the like on said property.
Buyer is to pay for the examination of title, intangible tax, and preparation of all instruments
necessary to close this sale. Taxes shall be prorated as of the date of closing.
(8) This sales contract is subject to the following special stipulations:
(a) There are no environmental or topographical restrictions which would
prevent Buyer from using the property as a recreation park. In this regard,
Buyer shall have the right and privilege of entering upon said land for the
purpose of making an examination, exploration, drilling and surveying to
satisfy itself that there are no such restrictions or limitations to the use of the
property. Seller shall be fully compensated for any and all damages to any
of said land by reason of such examination, exploration, or drilling and
surveying that Buyer may undertake between the date of this contract and the
date of closing.
(9) The real estate broker involved in this transaction shall be paid by Seller and Buyer
shall have no obligation to pay any commission to any broker.
(10) This contract constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties, and no
modification to this contract shall be binding unless such modification is in writing signed by all
parties hereto. Any representations, promises or inducements not included in this contract shall not
be binding upon any party hereto. All rights, powers, privileges and duties granted or assumed shall I
inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon any and all successors and assigns of the parties '
hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year written above.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
in the presence of:
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Richard Ransom
Seller
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SIGNED; SEALED AND DELIVERED
in the presence of:
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, Buyer
By:
(L. S . )
(Unofficial Witness)
Mayor
Attest:
Clerk
Notary Public
My Commission Exp:
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Book 00728:0772 Augusta - Ri~hmond County
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2001013194 Augusta - Richmond County
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454 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
(706) 722-0768
STATE OF GEORGIA
RICHMOND COUNTY
WARRANTY DEED
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THIS INDENTURE, made and entered into this .?-t day Of~, 2001,
between RICHARD N. RANSOM, JR., alkla Richard N. Ransom, as Party of the First Part
and AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and
through the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, as Party of the Second Part;
WITNESSETH
THAT THE SAID Party of the First Part, for and in consideration of the sum of Two
Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Five and 00/100ths ($288,805.00) Dollars
in hand paid, at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof
is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold, aliened, conveyed and confirmed,
and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, alien, convey and confirm unto the said
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Book 00728:0773 Augusta - Richmond County
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Party of the Second Part, its successors and assigns, the following described property, to-
wit:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, together with all
improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Augusta,
Georgia, containing 6.49 acres and being a portion of that tract
designated as Tract No. 2 as shown on a plat prepared by
Tony L. Carr, Sr. & Associates for Richard N. Ransom and
Sandra Ransom, dated December 1,1986 and recorded in the
Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Richmond County,
Georgia in Realty Reel 286, Pages 262-267. Reference is
hereby made to said plat for a more complete and accurate
description as to the metes, bounds, courses and location of
said property.
SAID PROPERTY IS A PORITON OF that parcel transferred
to Richard N. Ransom, Jr. by Warranty Deed of Herbert Howell
and Ida Sharpton Howell, dated May 1963 and recorded in
said clerk's office in Realty Book 29-F, Page 330. Said tract
was then quit-claimed to Richard N. Ransom by Sandra
Ransom on February 2, 1988, said Quit-Claim Deed being
recorded in said clerk's office in Realty Reel 286, Page 576.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said described property, with all and singular the
rights, members and appurtenances thereunto appertaining, to the only proper use, benefit
and behoof of the said Party of the Second Part, its successors and assigns, in Fee
Simple.
And the said Parties of the First Part warrants and will forever defend the right and
title to the above described property unto the said Party of the Second Part, its successors
and assigns, against the lawful claims of all persons owning, holding or claiming by,
through or under the said Parties of the First Part.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Said Parties of the First Part has caused same to be
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Book 00728:0774 Augusta - Richmond County
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executed by the proper officials, with affixed seal, and delivered these presents the day
and year first above written.
Notary Public County,
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