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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrookfield Park Project Augusta Richmond GA DOCUMENT NAME: 3y-oo'G9\t\d ~O-<,'A '~Y00e..C+ DOCUMENT TYPE: f1 I . _ I Gon-rro..L 1" S YEAR: 200 \ BOX NUMBER: ) ?- FILE NUMBER: ) S 31 :) NUMBER OF PAGES: 10 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, ) i{~ cD. ~~~t ~ HARRY D. REVELL HDR/sm Enclosure . .;;. r -'!"'.". .; t ;. REAL EST A TE SALES CONTRACT Tms AGREEMENT, made and entered into this -3 ~ day ofMat:eh, 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 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 f >-... , i.' I 'r 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. - 2 - " J ,,~'. . .... . J-"'- . " 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: <:--- -'--- - (Unofficlal Witness) (L.S.) Richard Ransom Seller NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXP. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of: ~ ~ tJt fW .1J?.~ ~ (Unofficial itness) r4u ~ Notary Public ~ . My Commission Exp: Notary PubUc. Richmond Ggu;1P,i, (;':;~l:";;'~ ~ Q.nIJlldlMllUII ~bUl> JlItL 41 ~li!!i - 3 - ...AI .~ REAL EST A TE SALES CONTRACT ~ 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 ...,. "' 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. - 2 - "i ~. 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: /?#~S) Richard Ransom Seller g . NARY PUHLJ; ~ ;~~. . COMMISSI~N E1:i~IIIa-.cI~.OIanIIa ':; ~ -:. ~ . " f' ~......FtII"'r7.aJb5 \~:~; ,~'.'" ~ ~~</ . SIGNED; SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of: AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, Buyer By: (L. S . ) (Unofficial Witness) Mayor Attest: Clerk Notary Public My Commission Exp: - 3 - . , '... ~ Book 00728:0772 Augusta - Ri~hmond County 200101319405/04/200116:24:00.01 $0,00 WARRANTY DEED -mll~llliiliiiiillllllll1lilmllllllllllllllllllilllrllll---- . .. 2001013194 Augusta - Richmond County Retum to: Hany 0, Revell 454 Greene Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-0768 STATE OF GEORGIA RICHMOND COUNTY WARRANTY DEED - 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 Page 1 of 3 . .. . . l' 'l Book 00728:0773 Augusta - Richmond County 2001013194 05/04/2001 16:24:00.01 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 Page 2 of 3 . , '.\ Book 00728:0774 Augusta - Richmond County 2001013194 05/04/2001 16:24:00.01 executed by the proper officials, with affixed seal, and delivered these presents the day and year first above written. Notary Public County, My Commission Expires: ~!t'1J;..OO;).- ~l/ Richard N. Ransom, Jr. Al~",K\iYWu,M /}s Richard N. Ransom ,\ ...}. S. l/j" " ~\~...:... -. C'. ", ~ ~... .. ~~ ~ ~... ...~~ , =~f NOT ARY .~~= - . . - -; ~~ PUBLIC .~ E ~~ ......~ ~ .... ~'.~ ~ ............ ~" ;I" ~,.. :l/"nn'" Filed in this office: Augusta - Richmond County 05/04/2001 1624:0001 Elaine C Johnson -- . t -- -~ ~ Page 3 of 3