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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20172762.tiffC� O RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (GROVER TOWER) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NOTE ACQUISITIONS, INC., MARK FULLING WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Purchase and Sale Agreement (Grover Tower) between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety Communications, and Note Acquisitions, Inc., do Mark Fulling commencing upon full execution of signatures and with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Grover Tower) between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety Communications, and Note Acquisitions, Inc., do Mark Fulling be and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 9th day of August, A.D., 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLODO ATTESTddavv Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: uty Clerk to the Board APP ED Cou ttorney Date of signature: (irl 0?3 Julie A. Cozad, Chair cc: CmCMCw), Ac -rCI,c� Gi / I I "1 arbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem 2017-2762 PR0035 /D141/33a� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW/ WORK SESSION REQUEST RE: Fleet Replacement (Old Radios) DEPARTMENT: Communications- Public Safety Wireless DATE: 08/01/2017 PERSON REQUESTING: Michael R Wallace Brief description of the problem/issue: After numerous months working with Frank and Bruce in legal and the property sellers attached are the purchase agreements for the Grover & Timnath tower property. Also attached is the Access Easement agreement allowing access to the said Grover property. Review of Purchase agreements for Grover Tower Property and the Timnath Tower Property What options exist for the Board? (Include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options) Approve Purchase Agreement Deny Purchase Agreement Recommendation: Approve Purchase Agreement Julie Cozad, Chair Mike Freeman Sean P. Conway Barbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno Approve Rec mmJ endation LG_ Schedule Work Sc+ sion Other/Comments: to -e— Y•.e p 41 Ci 2017-2762 PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT T S PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into this 9711 day of , 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the NOTE ACQUISITIONS, INC. whose dress is PO Box 713 LaSalle, CO 80645, C/O Mark H. Fulling herein after referred to as "Seller," and COUNTY OF WELD, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, whose address is P.O. Box 758, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80632, hereinafter referred to as "Buyer." Seller and Buyer may be referred to herein as "the Parties." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Seller owns real property located in Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 60 West of the 6th P.M. in Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Parcel No. 021521100005, shown on Figure 1 attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement ("the Property"); and WHEREAS, within the boundaries of the Properties is situated a Communications Tower known as "Grover Tower;" and WHEREAS, Buyer operates a communications network for the purpose of public safety. WHEREAS, the Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to purchase the Properties (Parcel) and Improvements (including the Tower) upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1.1 ARTICLE I PROPERTIES AND INCLUSIONS; WATER RIGHTS APPLICATION Properties. Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to buy on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement the Properties, together with all Improvements, including the Tower, rights, easements, and benefits appurtenant thereto. 1.2 Inclusions. Unless specifically excluded by the operation of Section 1.3 below, the Properties include the following: 1.2.1 All improvements, and any easements, servitudes, permits, licenses, and leases appurtenant to the Properties. These improvements specifically include the Tower, any fiber or other utilities that have been installed to improve the property and any appurtenances to the Tower, unless otherwise listed in this Agreement. 1.2.2 All surface rights, together with any and all surface use, access easements, and all rights in connection therewith; Page 1 of 10 c2o/7-aR71.02 1.2.3 All of Seller's interest in any permits, permissions, or licenses regarding tower usage or right to occupy air space above the parcel, this includes the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Antenna Structure Registration but does not include any other FCC Licenses owned or operated by the Seller, also all water, wells, well rights, well permits, springs, appurtenant to and/or enjoyed in connection with the Properties, together with all of Seller's interest, if any, in easements or rights -of -way, appurtenant thereto or used in connection therewith, as well as all fixtures, apparatus and ancillary equipment, appurtenant thereto or used in connection with said site. 1.3 Tower Inspection and Condition: The Parties recognize that Buyer's primary purpose for acquiring the Properties is for the acquisition of the Tower for the purpose expanding the Buyer's communications network. The Parties estimate the tower is feet high, and capable of performing to the standards outlined in the attached Exhibits. The Exhibits Include; 1.3.1 Exhibit A — Centerline Solutions Guyed Tower Mapping Report dated 6/6/16 1.3.2 Exhibit B — Centerline Solutions Tower Assessment Report dated 5/31/16 1.4 Permanent Access to Properties. Seller agrees that Buyer shall have the perpetual right to access the Properties. Access to this property is obtained through the Easement at reception # ARTICLE II PURCHASE PRICE 2.1 Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Properties is $210,000.00 (Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars) ("Purchase Price"). 2.1.1 The Purchase Price shall be paid at closing. Payment for the Properties shall be made pursuant to the terms of a warranty deed. 2.1.2 This purchase price includes all improvements, specifically, but not limited to, the Tower, the buildings, and all current utilities and fiber on the site. Seller specifically warrants and promises that it possesses clean title to the Tower and the above listed improvements. Seller shall indemnify, defend, and make whole the Buyer should any dispute arise as to the ownership of the Tower. 2.1.3 Credit for Legal Fees. The purchase price set forth above also includes a credit of $ for fees paid for title work. Page 2of10 ARTICLE TITLE AND CLOSING 3.1 Time and Place of Closing. Subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, closing of the purchase and sale of the Properties ("Closing") shall be held at a place determined by the Parties, within ninety (90) days after the Effective Date of this Agreement, or at such sooner time as may be mutually agreed upon by the Parties ("Closing Date"). 3.2 Title Insurance. Prior to the Closing, Buyer shall obtain, and Seller shall compensate Buyer for, one or more commitment(s) for an ALTA Owners Policy of Title Insurance ("Commitment") committing the Heritage Title Company ("Title Company") to issue a policy insuring title to the Properties in accordance with the Commitment in the name of the Buyer. The Commitment shall bear an effective date subsequent to the Effective Date and shall include complete, legible copies of all documents referred to therein. 3.3 Warranty of Title to the Tower. Seller also agrees to warrant and promise that the Seller possesses clean title to the parcel, the tower, and all improvements thereon. Seller agrees to indemnify, defend, and make whole the Buyer against any future claims against Buyers interest in the Parcel, Tower, and all improvements thereon. 3.4 Objections. Within fourteen (14) days of receiving the Commitment, Buyer shall deliver to Seller written notice of Buyer's objections to title, if any. Permissible exceptions to title shall include only (together, "Permitted Exceptions"): (i) zoning laws and building ordinances; and (ii) title exceptions shown on the Commitment to which Buyer has not objected or is deemed to have accepted by failing to object. 3.5 Cure. If Seller will not cure or remove or commit to removing the objections or otherwise fails to respond to Buyer's notice of title objections on or before fourteen (14) days following Buyer's notice of objections, then Buyer may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller on or before the date which is two (2) business days after the end of such fourteen (14) day period, whereupon the parties shall be released from all further obligations hereunder. 3.6 Title Insurance Policy. A title insurance policy consistent with the Commitment shall be issued or committed to be issued by the Title Company as of the date of Closing and shall show no exceptions other than the Permitted Exceptions (the "Title Policy"). 3.7 Delivery of Documents. On or before the Closing Date, Seller and Buyer shall accomplish the following: 3.7.1 Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Title Company: 3.7.1.1 A warranty deed conveying to Buyer the Properties, water rights, and any improvements, including the Tower and any appurtenances, duly executed Page 3 of 10 and acknowledged by Seller, free and clear of all taxes and assessments and other liens and encumbrances except non -delinquent general Properties taxes for the year of Closing and the Permitted Exceptions. 3.7.1.2 Any other documents required to be executed by Seller pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or requested by Title Company in connection with the transaction contemplated hereunder or as may be required pursuant to applicable law. 3.7.2 Buyer shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Title Company any promissory notes or deeds of trust, and ultimate ensure and warrant that any such deeds of trust or promissory notes do not encumber the property after the sale. 3.8 Closing Costs. The Title Policy premium shall be paid by Buyer. The cost of any transfer fees, taxes or escrow fees and charges shall be shared equally between the parties. Buyer and Seller shall sign and complete all customary or required documents at or before closing. Fees for real estate closing services shall be paid by Buyer. 3.9 Payment of Encumbrances. Any encumbrances required to be paid shall be paid at or before Closing from the proceeds of this transaction or from any other source. 3.10 Leases. Seller warrants that it has disclosed all leases regarding the Property and its Improvements, including the Tower. Said leases shall all be either terminated, negotiated, or transferred to the Buyer in writing, signed by all parties, on the closing day. ARTICLE IV CONDITIONS TO CLOSING 4.1 Buyer's Conditions. Buyer's obligation to purchase the Properties is subject to the fulfillment prior to Closing of each of the following conditions, each of which is for the benefit of Buyer and any of which may be waived by Buyer at its sole option: 4.1.1 Document Review. Buyer's review and approval of the following documents and materials within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date, which documents Seller shall use its best efforts to cause to be delivered to Buyer contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, but no later than fifteen (15) days after the Effective Date: 4.1.1.1 Buyer shall obtain, and Seller shall compensate Buyer for, a current ALTA preliminary title report for the Properties, accompanied by copies of all documents referred to in such reports, or if not available as of the deadline required by this paragraph, copies of all work completed by the title company; Page 4 of 10 4.1.1.2 Copies of all applications, permits, licenses, certificates, or agreements relating to zoning, operation, occupancy or use of the Properties; especially as the same relate to the Tower, and 4.1.1.3 Copies of any surveys, soils and/or engineering reports, feasibility studies, site plats and plans, and other reports, studies or documents relating to the Properties. 4.1.2 Physical Inspection. Buyer's inspection, review and approval of the physical and environmental condition of the Properties within twenty-one (21) days of the Effective Date. 4.1.3 Closing Obligations. Seller shall have complied with the Closing procedures set forth in Article III, herein. 4,1.4 Approvals. This Agreement shall have been approved by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld ("County Board"), and in the event this Agreement is not approved in its entirety by the County Board, neither the Buyer nor Seller shall be bound by the terms of this Agreement. 4.2 Seller's Conditions: 4.2.1 Closing Obligations. Buyer shall have complied with the Closing procedures set forth in Article III, herein. ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Seller represents and warrants as follows: 5.1 Encumbrances. From the Effective Date u n t i 1 the Closing, except for the Permitted Exceptions defined herein, Seller will not encumber the Properties or other interests in any way nor grant any rights or contractual rights relating to the Properties or other interests without the prior written consent of Buyer. 5.2 Compliance with Governmental Regulations. To the best of Seller's current, actual knowledge there are no orders or directives of any city, county, state, or federal authority for repairs, maintenance work, or improvements to be performed on the Properties. To the best of Seller's current, actual knowledge Seller has received no written notice from any municipal, state, or other statutory authority relating to defects in any improvement or noncompliance with any building code or restriction, applicable to the Properties that has not been correct, or any threat of or impending expropriation or condemnation of the Properties. Page 5 of 10 5.3 Condition of Properties. Seller will provide Buyer with a Seller's Properties disclosure form completed by Seller to the best of Seller's actual knowledge as of the date thereof. To the best of Seller's current, actual knowledge, Seller is not aware of any material defect or condition affecting the use, development or value of the Properties including the presence of any hazardous wastes, toxic or other contamination. To the best of Seller's current actual knowledge, the Properties are not used and have not been used in the past as a waste disposal or landfill for hazardous materials or sanitary landfill purposes. 5.4 Litigation. To the best of Seller's current, actual knowledge, no litigation is pending, or to the best of Seller's knowledge, proposed, threatened, or anticipated with respect to any matter affecting the Properties. 5.5 Contracts, Leases, and Agreements. Except as otherwise shown in the Commitment, there are no leases, subleases, contracts, or other agreements, written or oral, regarding the Properties, or granting to any party or parties the right to use or occupy the Properties, which will survive Closing. From the Effective Date through the Closing Date, Seller shall not enter into any lease or contract with respect to the Properties without Buyer's written consent. Any lease or sublease that Seller claims must be disclosed. Seller shall be responsible for indemnifying Buyer against any actions of third parties for breaches of leases or contracts regarding the tower. Upon closing, Buyer may maintain or dismantle the tower pursuant to it discretion. Seller is responsible for indemnifying and defending Buyer against any claims of third parties in the event that they are harmed by the Buyers use or destruction of the tower. 5.6 Compliance with Law. To the best of Seller's current, actual knowledge, Seller has complied in all material respects with all laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, orders, judgments, and decrees applicable to the Properties, and Seller has no current actual knowledge of any proposed order, judgment, decree, governmental taking, or other proceeding applicable to Seller which might materially and adversely affect the Properties. 5.7 Utilities. Seller has not received any written notice of the curtailment of any utility service supplied to the Properties. ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS 6.1 Fees and Expenses Apportionment. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Buyer and Seller hereto will each bear its own expenses in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. 6.2 Possession of Properties. Possession of the Properties shall be delivered to Buyer at Closing. Page 6 of 10 6.3 Default or Breach Prior to or at Closing. 6.3.1 Buyer's remedies for Seller's breach or default hereunder, or in the event, that, at the Closing, any condition precedent to Buyer's obligations hereunder is not fully satisfied as herein required, Buyer not being in breach or default hereunder, Buyer may elect one of the following remedies to be exercised by or on behalf of the Buyer, as Buyer's sole and exclusive remedy: 6,3.1.1 Terminate this Agreement by giving Seller timely written notice of such election prior to or at Closing, and thereupon this Agreement shall terminate, and all parties hereto or mentioned herein shall be relieved and released of all further obligations, claims and liabilities hereunder except those that expressly survive any such termination of this Agreement; or 6.3.1.2 Waive, prior to or at the Closing, the applicable objection, default, or condition and proceed to close the transaction contemplated hereby in accordance with the remaining terms hereof without any adjustment in the Purchase Price, and Buyer shall have the right to specific performance thereof. Seller agrees to compensate Buyer for Buyer's expenses in remedying a breach of contract. 6.3.1.3 6.3.2 If Buyer breaches its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, Seller shall have, as its sole and exclusive remedy, the right to terminate this Agreement by giving Seller timely written notice of such election prior to or at Closing, and thereupon this Agreement shall terminate, and all parties hereto or mentioned herein shall be relieved and released of all further obligations, claims and liabilities hereunder. 6.4 Default or Breach After Closing. The terms of this Agreement may be enforced by either Buyer or Seller by seeking any appropriate equitable or legal remedies, including injunctive relief, specific performance, and damages. 6.5 No Third Party Beneficiary Enforcement. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. 6.6 Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given and effective when delivered by electronic mail, Express Mail, Federal Express, or like service, or on the third mail delivery day after it is Page 7 of 10 deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties as follows: If to Buyer: Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld P.O. Box 758 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80632 If to Seller: Pawnee Buttes site: NO 1'N, ACQUISITIONS P.O. Box 713 LaSalle, CO 80645 6.7 Risk of Loss. Seller shall be responsible for all risks of damage, loss, or injury to the Properties and all Properties -owner liability prior to Closing. In the event any material damage occurs to the Properties between the Effective Date and the Closing Date, Buyer may declare this Agreement null and void. 6.8 Brokerage. Seller and Buyer hereby warrant to each other that no real estate agent or other broker or finder is involved in this transaction. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the buyer against any and all claims based in whole or in part on act of the Seller for commissions, fees, or other compensation made by any such real estate agent, broker, or finder as the result of the sale of the Properties contemplated hereby. 6.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by Colorado law. Any warranties or covenants by and between the parties agreed to herein shall survive the Closing and transfer of title to Buyer and shall not be merged with the deeds. 6.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including its exhibits and schedules, which are hereby incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire agreement between Seller and Buyer and supersedes any other written or oral agreements between Seller and Buyer. This Agreement may be modified only by the written agreement of both parties. 6.11 Non -Merger. The rights, obligations, representations and warranties under this agreement or under any other document entered into under this agreement will not merge on closing. 6,12 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, Seller and Buyer and their respective successors and assigns. Neither party may assign its interest under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. Page 8 of 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date set forth above: Buyer: ATTEST: gleritev,ok COUNTY OF WELD, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado Weld County r tot a Board B ty C erk to the Boar STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF WELD Acknowledged before me this day o of County Commissioners of the County of Weld. WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission Expires: / Page 9 of 10 ozad, Chair Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld AUG c 9 2C7 2017, by Julie Cozad, Chair, Board CHERYL LYNN HOFFMAN NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20144048044 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES DEC. 19, 2018 c2o/ 7- 02710 o- SELLER: NOTE ACQUISITIONS P.O. Box 713 LASAL 8064 BY Mark H. Fulling President STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD ) Sr Acknowledged before me this3i'day of' -101Q , 2017, by Mat n: I ti n WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission Expires: 3 `61 -2D21 AMY ELIZABETH GIRTMAN NOTARY PUBLIC STA 1E OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20174010696 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MARCH 9, 2021 Page 10 of 10 Hello