HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrotter Dolphas Darsene Wardell and MichaelAGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF A PG&E EASEMENT
AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
Almy Avenue and Roy Avenue Street Widening
APN 329-162-01
City Project Number: pW00694
Dolphas Trotter, Darsene Holly, Wardell Trotter and Michael Trotter, hereinafter
called the "Grantor," without regard to number or gender, hereby offers to sell to the
CITY OF FRESNO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called the "City," the hereinafter
described street easement on the following terms and conditions:
1. The street easement which is the subject of this Agreement, and which is
hereinafter for convenience referred to as the "subject proþerty," being a street
easement approximately 101 square feet in size and is located within Assessôr's parcel
Numbers 329'162-01 which is situated in the City of Fresno, County of Fresno, State of
Calífornia, more particularly descríbed as follows:
Exhibit "A" and "8" relative to a permanent street easements, hereto attached
and reference made a part of hereof
2. The purchase price for the subject property shall be the sum of FOUR
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400.00) as just compensation for the street easement.
3. Sellers acknowledge that the City has the power to acquire the subject
properties for public purposes by eminent domain. lf title does not pass to the City
within the time provided by this Agreement, the City may begin eminent domaiñ
proceedings to acquire such possession or title. The parties agrée and stipulate that
the net sum payable to Sellers hereunder shall be conclusively deemed to be the totaljust compensation payable in such proceedings, and this Agreement may be filed with
the court as stipulation upon which judgment may be entered ín the eminent domain
proceeding as to the just compensation to be paid to Sellers. Sellers waive all other
defenses in said proceeding.
4. lt is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the street
easement in Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit "B", is a permanent easement and right of
way for public street purposes.
5. lt is agreed and confirmed by the City and Seller(s) that, notwithstanding
other provisions of this Agreement, the right of possession and use of the subjeJt
property by the City, including the right to remove and dispose of improvements within
the permanent street easement, shall commence on July 31, 201b, or close of escrow
controlling this transaction, whichever occurs first, and the amount shown in paragraph
2 above includes, but is not limited to, full payment for such possession and use ,including damages, if any, from said date.
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6. Seller represents and warrants that it has the authority to make the offer
herein made, and that it holds fee title to said real property.
7. The sale shall be acquired by the City of Fresno which shall handle the
transaction via an intemal escrow.a. The city shall pay the Grantor(s) the sums due direcfly by check.b. The escrow fee, cost of policy of title insurance, recording fees (if any), and
all other closing costs shall be paid by the City.c. Disbursements of the purchase price shall be in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
8. Miscellaneous Provisions:a. Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach by the other of any
provision of this Agreement shall not constitute waiver or a waiver of any subsequent
breach of either the same or a different provision of this Agreement. No provision of this
Agreement may be waived unless in writing and signed by all parties to this Agreement.
Waiver of any one provision herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other
provision herein.b. Governinq Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed
by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of California.
Venue for purposes of the filing of any action regarding the enforcement or
interpretation of this Agreement any rights and duties hereunder shall be in Fresno,
California.c. Headinqs. The section headings in this Agreement are for
convenience and reference only and shall not be construed or held in any way to
explain, modify or add to the interpretation or meaning of the provisions of this
Agreement.d. Severabilitv. The provisions of this Agreement are severable.
The invalidity, or unenforceability or any one provision in this Agreement shall not affect
the other provisions.
e. lnterpretation. The parties acknowledge that this Agreement in
its final form is the result of the combined efforts of the parties and that, should any
provision of this Agreement be found to be ambiguous in any way, such ambiguity shall
not be resolved by construing this Agreement in favor of or against any party, but rather
by construing the terms in accordance with their generally accepted meaning.f. Attornev's Fees. lf either party is requíred to commence any
proceeding or legal action to enforce or interpret any term, covenant or condition of this
Agreement, the prevailing party in such proceeding or action shall be entitled to recover
from the other party its reasonable attorney's fees and legar expenses.g. Precedence of Documents. ln the event of any conflict between
the body of this Agreement and any Exhibit or Attachment hereto, the terms and
conditions of the body of this Agreement shall control and take precedence over the
terms and conditions expressed within the Exhibit or Attachment.h. Cumulative Remedieg. No remedy or election hereunder shall be
deemed exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at
law or in equity.i. Exhibits and Attachments. Each Exhibit and Attachment
referenced herein is by such reference incorporated into and made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.
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j. Extent of Aqreement. Each party acknowledges that they have
read and fully understand the contents of this Agreement. This Agreement represents
the entire and integrated agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements,
either written or oral. This Agreement may be modified only by written instrument duly
authorized and executed by both the City and the Sellers.
L Time is of the essence of each and every term, condition, and covenant
hereof.
10. lt is understood and agreed that as a condition precedent hereto, this
Agreement shall have no force and effect until approved or otherwise authorized by the
Council for the City of Fresno. This Agreement is to remain open for one hundred and
twenty (120 days) from the date hereof, and that upon its duly authorized execution
within said time by the City, this Agreement shall become a contract for the purchase
and sale of subject property binding upon Sellers and City, their heirs, executors,
administrators, successors in interest, and assigns.
11. Environmental lndemnity Seller shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend
the Buyer, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any liability, loss, fines,
penalties, forfeitures, claims, expenses, and costs, whether incurred by the Seller,
Buyer, or any other third party, arisíng directly or indirectly from the release, presence or
disposal of any hazardous substances or materials (as now or hereafter defined in any
law, regulation, or rule) in, on, or about the Property on or before Closing. This
indemnity shall include, without limitation, any claims under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended
(CERCLA), or any other federal, state or local law whether statutory or common law,
ordinance, or regulation. Costs or losses covered will include, without limitation,
consultants, engineering, investigator fees, clean up or disposal costs and attorneys'
fees, and damages. Upon written notice from the Buyer, the Seller, at Seller's sole cost
and expense, shall immediately assume the defense of any claims, suit or action
brought against the City by any public body, individual, partnership, corporation or other
legal entity, relating to any matter covered by this paragraph. Seller's obligations under
this indemnity shall suruive the close of escrow and the recording of the grant deed.
SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW
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SIGNATURE PAGE
This Agreement is executed by the City of Fresno by and through the Assistant Public
Works Director or his designee of said City pursuant to authority granted by the Council
of the city of Fresno on November 10. 2014 Resolution No. 201 4-176
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL SELLERS:
BY
Senior Real Es nt
Date
BY:
Dolphas Trotter,Lrl,
Date
Darsene Holly t tLLUø'¿l d-
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BY: -
Date
BY:
./ Andrew J. Benelli, Assistant Director
+þt Department of Public Works
Address of City:
City of Fresno
Public Works Department
2600 Fresno Street, Room4019
Fresno, C493721-3623
ATTEST:
WONNE SPENCE, CMC
City Clerk
B 1n/ts
Deputy
APN 329-162-01
Address of Sellers:
2470 Pico Avenue
Clovis, CA 937611
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Douglas T. Sloan
City Attorney
By
tAJ St{qul
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Hansen
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CITY OF FRESNO
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