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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3421 - Right Of Way Offer - Hubert L Burgess - Sewage Effluent, Survey 71, Block A - 07_26_1990Resolution #.3421 July 26, 1990 Item #18 HW:js RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock, Texas, a Home Rule Municipality located it Lubbock County, Texas, has determined and does hereby determine that the pub- lic needs, safety and welfare demand and create a public necessity for the acquisition of additional land for municipal public uses and purposes, to -wit: for the disposal of sewage effluent as an integral part of the sewage disposal system of the City of Lubbock; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1. THAT the fee simple title to the following described tract of land located in Lubbock County, Texas, be acquired for public purposes and municipal purposes as set forth in the preamble hereof, to -wit: The West 122.75 acres out of the South Half (S/2) of Survey 72, Block A, Certificate No. 928, E. L. & R.R. RY Co., Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, being further described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the middle of the intersection of an East- West County Road with a North -South County Road, the S.W. corner Survey 72, Block A, Lubbock County, Texas, and the S.W. corner of this Survey; THENCE N. 00009' E., a distance of 953.70 varas along the middle of the North -South County Road, and along the West line of Survey 72, Block A, to a point, the N.W. corner of this Survey, and the S.W. corner of the North Half (N/2) of Survey 72, Block A; THENCE East, along the common boundary line of the North and South Halves of Survey 72, Block A, a distance of 722.11 varas to a 1" iron pipe on the South side of an irrigation ditch, the N.E. corner of this survey, and the N.W. corner of the East 200 acres of the South Half (S/2) of Survey 72, Block A; THENCE S. 00°05' East, a distance of 953.70 varas to a point in the middle of the East-West County Road, from which a 1" iron pipe in an East-West fence bears N. 00005' W. about 20 feet, which point is the S.E. corner of this Survey, and the S.W. corner of the East 200 acres of the South Half (S/2) of Survey 72, Block A; THENCE West a distance of 726.21 varas, along the center of the East-West County Road and the South line of Survey 72, Block A, to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. SECTION 2. THAT the City Attorney of said City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and instructed to institute condemnation (eminent domain) proceed- ings to acquire the fee simple title to said land as hereinabove described for public purposes and municipal purposes and the Right -of -Way Department of the City of Lubbock is authorized to offer the owner of said land, being Hubert L. Burgess, the amount of $135,025.00, which is the amount appraised as the value and total damages, for the fee simple title and acquisition of said real estate hereinabove described, and that unless such offer is accepted by August 15, 1990, the City Attorney is authorized to proceed with such condemnation proceedings. Passed by the City Council this 26th day of July C e B. C. cMIN MA OR ATTEST: �� i..-/-,� 1,, , e Boy City Secretary � APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: -Ed Bucy, Rig t-d -Way Agent Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM: Marold Willard, Assistant City Attorney 1990. - 2 - Resolution #3421 HW:js THE STATE OF TEXAS § CONTRACT OF SALE COUNTY OF LUBBOCK § This Contract of Sale is made by and between HUBERT L. BURGESS, (herein referred to as "SELLER") and the CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, a Home Rule Municipal Corporation of Lubbock County, Texas, (referred to herein sometimes as "CITY" and sometimes as "BUYER"). R E C I T A L S: 1. SELLER owns 122.75 acres of land, more or less, located in Lubbock County, Texas, and all improvements located upon the land. 2. SELLER desires to sell and CITY desires to buy the above described property, herein referred to as the "BURGESS FARM," free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances, and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. A G R E E M E N T: I. PROPERTY For the consideration hereinafter set forth and upon all terms, conditions and provisions herein contained, SELLER agrees to sell and convey to BUYER, and BUYER agrees to purchase the follow- ing described property located in Lubbock County, Texas: A. Real Property: A total of 122.75 acres of land, more or less, and more particularly described as follows: The West 122.75 acres out of the South Half (S/2) of Sur- vey 72, Block A, Certificate No. 928, E. L. & R.R. RY Co., Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, being further de- scribed as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the middle of the intersection of an East-West County Road with a North -South County Road, the S.W. corner Survey 72, Block A, Lubbock County, Texas, and the S.W. corner of this Survey; THENCE N. 00*09' E., a distance of 953.70 varas along the middle of the North -South County Road, and along the West line of Survey 72, Block A, to a point, the N.W. corner of this Survey, and the S.W. corner of the North Half (N/2) of Survey 72, Block A; THENCE East, along the common boundary line of the North and South Halves of Survey 72, Block A, a distance of 722.11 varas to a 1" iron pipe on the South side of an irrigation ditch, the N.E. corner of this survey, and the N.W. corner of the East 200 acres of the South Half (S/2) of Survey 72, Block A; THENCE S. 00*05' East, a distance of 953.70 varas to a point in the middle of the East-West County Road, from which a 1" iron pipe in an East-West fence bears N. 00*05' W. about 20 feet, which point is the S.E. corner of this Survey, and the S.W. corner of the East 200 acres of the South Half (S/2) of Survey 72, Block A; THENCE West a distance of 726.21 varas, along the center of the East-West County Road and the South line of Survey 72, Block A, to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. This conveyance shall be subject to all written oil, gas and other mineral leases, restrictions, covenants, reservations and mineral severances and rights -of -way of record in Lubbock County, Texas, or visible upon the ground, but only to the extent they are still in force and effect at the time of such conveyance. This Agreement to sell and convey property specifically in- cludes the property above described together with all the rights and appurtenances pertaining thereto and all improvements thereon. - 2 - SELLER hereby reserves all minerals unto himself and all mineral leasing privileges. B. Personal Property: This Agreement to sell and convey the property above described shall specifically include irrigation wells, underground tile, and any other improvements situated on the real property herein described. II. CONSIDERATION BUYER shall pay to SELLER the purchase price for the real and personal property as follows: A. Cash: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWENTY-FIVE AND N01100 DOLLARS ($135,025.00) cash to be paid by BUYER to SELLER at closing. B. Adiustment of Sales Price: The sales price of ONE HUN- DRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWENTY-FIVE AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($135,025.00) is based upon the total acreage of 122.75 acres, more or less. It is understood that BUYER has the right to cause a survey to be made at BUYER'S expense to determine the exact boundaries, encroachments and number of acres contained in the property acquired by BUYER. In the event the total number of acres as determined by the survey is different than the above stated acreage, the total sales price will be adjusted upward or downward according to the differ- ence by the sum of ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($1,100.00) per acre. - 3 - III. EVIDENCE OF TITLE Within ten (10) days from the date of this Contract, BUYER will cause a preliminary title insurance commitment to be issued at BUYER'S expense. BUYER shall inform SELLER in writing within ten (10) days of the date BUYER receives said title insurance commit- ment if BUYER discovers objections or defects which prevent the issuance of a title policy in the form required. SELLER will use his best efforts to correct, within thirty (30) days, said objec- tions and defects. If SELLER is unable to correct said objections and defects at or before closing, then BUYER may elect to declare this Contract terminated and of no further force and effect; or BUYER may waive the objections and defects to title and agree to accept the title as not conforming in all respects to the foregoing requirements, in which event, this sale shall be closed as herein provided. The title commitment and policy will be issued from the title company selected by BUYER. IV. TAXES A. Ad Valorem Taxes: It is understood that the ad valorem taxes for 1988 and 1989 and all previous years have been paid and that prorated taxes for 1990 to the date of closing will be paid by SELLER. - 4 - V. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT The obligations of the parties to consummate this transaction are subject to the fulfillment, at or prior to closing, of each of the following conditions: A. A title policy issued in favor of CITY as hereinabove set f orth . B. CITY is able to secure from SELLER such legal documents as may be required to consummate this transaction, in- cluding the acquisition of good and indefeasible title to the property which is the subject of this Contract of Sale, free and clear of all liens, claims and encum- brances as herein provided or which may appear at the time of closing, including a general warranty deed from the SELLER and appropriate release of all liens. C. Compliance with all laws applicable to CITY as may be necessary to effectuate this Contract, together with the issuance and funding of all necessary debt financing of CITY with respect to the purchase. D. The acquisition of the real estate is free and clear of all claims of any parties in possession so that CITY is free, beginning January 1, 1991, or at the end of the 1990 crop year, whichever occurs last, to enter into any contract for the use, operation, management or mainte- nance of the BURGESS FARM as CITY may desire, subject to - 5 - the rights of SELLER to harvest crops for the 1990 crop year as herein provided. Immediately upon execution of this Contract, SELLER and BUYER each agree to diligently pursue in good faith all actions as may be necessary to fulfill the above conditions as soon as reasonably possible. VI. CONTRACT BINDING This Contract and all covenants and agreements herein shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and upon their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns. VII. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The parties agree that all payments, remedies and conditions performable under the terms of this Contract shall be payable and performable in Lubbock County, Texas. VIII. PROPERTY ACCEPTED AS IS BUYER represents that it has inspected the property and agrees to accept the real property and all personal property and improve- ments conveyed AS IS, WHERE IS and WITH ALL OF THEIR FAULTS; and said property is being sold without any warranty as to quality or fitness, save and except those representations made in a general warranty deed and bill of sale in the standard form provided by the State of Texas. SELLER does not warrant as to the total footage of underground pipe; the total footage of fences; the condition of any improvements or irrigation equipment; or the total acreage or boundaries. IX. NOTICE Any notice given or made for any purpose pursuant to this Con- tract shall be valid if in writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: If to SELLER: Mr. Hubert L. Burgess 2805 24th Street Lubbock, Texas 79410 If to BUYER: John C. Ross, Jr. City Attorney CITY OF LUBBOCK P. O. Box 2000 Lubbock, Texas 79457 Either party may, at any time, and from time to time, in the manner set forth herein for the giving of notice, change the address of such party as designated in this paragraph. X. CROPS It is understood and agreed that all of the feed and harvested crops on hand, as well as the growing of crops for the year 1990 and proceeds of sale from all such crops, belong to and are being retained by the SELLER, and SELLER has the right to continue the harvest of all crops without liability or obligation to BUYER. - 7 - n 3 2q XI. REALTOR BUYER and SELLER represent to each other that neither party has retained a realtor or broker with respect to this Contract of Sale and no realtor or broker fees are due to any party. XII. CLOSING Time is of the essence in this Contract. It is understood that after this Contract is executed actions are required by both SELLERS and BUYER in order to satisfy the conditions precedent, and that closing will occur on or before October 1, 1990. Closing shall take place at the office of the title company selected by BUYER, or such other place as the parties may mutually agree. At the time of closing, all documents are to be executed and deliv- ered, and all monies are to be paid. XIII. GENERAL CONDITIONS A. Possession: BUYER shall acquire the right to own and operate the BURGESS FARM as of January 1, 1991, or at the end of the 1990 crop year, whichever occurs last. B. Entire Agreement: This Contract embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior letters of intent, agreements, arrangements and under- standings relative to the subject matter hereof. - 8 - J� �� Y�L I C. Contract Survives: The terms and conditions of this Con- tract shall survive closing and are enforceable as between the par- ties hereto, their heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. D. Counterparts: This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be effective as an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Con- tract of Sale, effective this 26th day of 1990. HUBERT L. BURGESS CITY OF LUBBOCK: BY: c B . C . MINI N , MAYOR ATTEST: -Ranette Boyd, City Secretary U APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Ed Bucy, Rig -of-Way Agent SELLER: BUYER: July APPROVED AS TO FORM: Harold Willard, Assistant City Attorney 3q2_ 1 THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF LUBBOCK § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said County, Texas, on this day personally appeared HUBERT L. BURGESS, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of 1990. 1l1CLETA 1 oj� i i 1 NotaryW" Of Too Public in and for 1 l`lthe Stateof THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF LUBBOCK § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said County, Texas, on this day personally appeared B. C. McMINN, MAYOR of the City of Lubbock, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated as the act and deed of the City of Lubbock. VEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this- day of 1990. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas