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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGerald p. Spence Sr. Augusta Richmond GA DOCUMENT NAME: .b\~ ?, ~ce... ~ . DOCUMENT TYPE: ~ (At.,-\- YEAR: ad BOX NUMBER: Y5 FILE NUMBER: \l.o \ \ <t NUMBER OF PAGES: ( Q. .,. ,t ., REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _18th_ day of April, 2002, between and among Gerald P. Spence. Sr. 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) For value received 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 lot or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, lying and being in the State of Georgia, Richmond County, located 0 Meadowbrook Dr. consisting of 25.6 acres, more or less, and being known and designated as PIN 1070035000 and shown upon a plat prepared by , dated , and recorded in realty book _' pages in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. Referenced is hereby made to said plat for a more particular description of the metes, bounds and location of said property. Excepted from this conveyance is certain property conveyed by to by deed dated , and recorded in realty reel _' page in said Clerk's office. This is the same property acquired by party of the first part by limited warranty deed dated from , and recorded in realty reel _8 page _ in said Clerk's office.. (2) The purchase price of the property shall be eight-thousand Dollars and 00 Cents ($8000.00) payable in cash at closing. (3) The purchase and sale of this property shall be closed on or before June 18. 2002, 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 render 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. 2 ~' (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 shall 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 contract is contingent upon approval of the purchase by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission with Community Greenspace Funds for inclusion in the Augusta-Richmond County Community Greenspace Program. (9) 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, assigns and personal representatives of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year written above. 3 ~ SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED /In the presence of: fJ).:.-f xI. -i::~ ( nofficial Wi ss) NOTARY PUBLIC, MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SIGNED. SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of: ~"~ >>t ~~~ 7 (Unofficial itness) ~1v~/)~ MY ~~~~bJ~,SGeorIIa '" ftvNR...... ~ Jtm. 4 ~nos BY'~~~ (L.S.) By (L.S.) By (L.S.) 4 NOLSU '.J170.Bl! F-< . ~ U -J . .. :,fl~~' {;~'''''... ',' li~,;!r\r~ g '" ( ]'01 III 0 Cl 0 C 0 l'll I.i') a::: "- ...... :I!! :I m ...: CD ! (,) "- CD '" '" :I E lD l'll .E l!! '" CiS Cl CD ... c u 0 :E Ri 7G' "3 a.. 2 lD 0 I I e '" '" :I 'C 'C .B l'll C C 0 ~ 0 D:: (,) ~ I ".. ..' ~m~ ~-::x:: .....~... Z~ co o T"" ~ i= I m CI) ..... m ..... CI) :t: :l .c ~ CI) CI) ..... () ..... CI) :;::::; :l CD C .t:: - 'i f/) Q) (,) ..... m a.. MEMORANDUM TO: The Augusta-Richmond County Commission FROM: The Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy Land Trust J A.L SUBJECT: Recommendation for Purchase of Spence Property SCIENCES DATE: April 19, 2002 .~'.~1I.I:lIl~..4 LAND TRUST I am writing to you concerning the SENSA Land Trust's recommendation with regards to a potential purchase of the Spence Property lying along Butler Creek and situated to the East of Deans Bridge Road. Through careful analysis of the property, with particular interest as to how it can be associated with our "Phase 1" Project, it is our opinion that the Spence Tract would be a strong addition to our Greenspace inventory. As set forth by the Commission, our primary focus in year one has been the Butler Creek corridor. This property is contiguous to property already owned by the City and is also contiguous to property already under negotiation for our "Phase l" project, having a focus of the corridor between Peach Orchard and Windsor Spring Roads. Comprising approximately 25.6 acres, the property encompasses a great deal of floodplain, but also has access to its high ground through the Meadowlark subdivision. In our analysis, the property fulfills six of the nine Georgia Greenspace Program goals as stated by the Georgia Greenspace Commission: water quality protection for rivers, streams, and lakes; wetlands protection; scenic protection; provision for recreation and; connection of existing or planned areas contributing to the goals set out by the Program. The property does not fulfill the goals of: reduction of erosion through protection of steep slopes, areas with erodible soils, and stream banks; protection of riparian buffers and other areas such as marsh hammocks that serve as natural habitat for native plant and animal species and; protection of archaeological and historic resources. Through negotiations with the property owner, Gerald Spence, Sr., the SENSA Land Trust was able to secure a sales price of $8000. With a per acre price of approximately $320, it is our opinion that this is a very reasonable price for the property. It is our recommendation that, due to the property qualifYing on six of the nine stated goals of the State Program and the reasonable sales price, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission approve the purchase of the property through the use of Greenspace Funds. 540 B Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901-2310 Telephone: (706)828-2109 Fax: (706) 828-2129