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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-R-8 Resolution Approving & Ratifying Agreement Between Clark/Floyd Convention & Tourism Bureau & Redevelopment RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R .2 - BEFORE THE JEFFERSONVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STATE OF INDIANA A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND RATIYFING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CLARK/FLOYD CONVETION & TOURISM BUREAU AND THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE,INDIANA REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS,the City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission(the"Commission"), was created for the purpose of undertaking economic development and redevelopment projects in the City of Jeffersonville("City")pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14 and I.C. 36-7-25; and WHEREAS, among the Commission's general powers is to acquire and redevelop real estate located within its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Commission has a revisionary interest in real estate located at 305 and 315 Southern Indiana Avenue("Property"); and WHEREAS, the Property is owned by the Clark/Floyd Convention & Tourism Bureau ("Bureau"); and WHEREAS,the Bureau has previously offered the Property at a public sale/auction; and WHEREAS, the Bureau has negotiated a purchase agreement for the sale of the Property to prevailing bidder at the public sale/auction; and WHEREAS, the Commission and the Tourism have entered into the attached Agreement ("Exhibit ''A") whereby the Tourism shall execute a deed reverting the Property to the Commission; and WHEREAS. the parties have negotiated the attached Purchase Agreement (''Exhibit "A"); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission that the attached Agreement is hereby approved and ratified; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission that the public sale/auction of the Property complies with all statutory requirements for the offering of the Property; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission that its Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary for the purposes of the closing on the Property provided said closing is consistent with those terms set forth in the attached Agreement; and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission that the sale proceeds from the closing shall be deposited into the Operating Account. t t:- ADOPTED and APPROVED on this I 7 dayof Met-c_ ( 2024. Scott Hawkins, resident Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission ATTEST: \/014:040/0„1/Ae, Duard Avery, Secretary Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission EXHIBIT"A" AGREEMENT BETWEEN CLARK/FLOYD TOURISM COUNTIES CONVENTION& TOURISM BUREAU AND THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE,INDIANA REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CLARK/FLOYD COUNTIES CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU AND THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE., INDIANA REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Clark/Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau (hereinafter "Bureau") was deeded certain property in 1996 (hereinafter the "1996 deed") from the City of Jeffersonville Redevelopment Commission(hereinafter"Commission"). A copy of which deed is attached herein as Exhibit A. WHEREAS,under the 1996 deed,the Commission retained a reversionary interest in that property should the Bureau fail to perform its statutory duty or abandon the property. WHEREAS, the Bureau has entered into a contract for the sale of the land described in the 1996 and a dispute has arisen between the Bureau and the Commission as to ownership of the sale proceeds in the amount of roughly$856,000. WHEREAS,the Bureau and Commission have negotiated this dispute with full disclosure, with advice of legal counsel,and have been agreed to by their respective boards. THEREFORE, the Bureau through its President, Eric Ballenger, and the Commission through Mike Moore agree to settle this dispute according to the following terms: 1. The sale of the real property located at 305 and 315 Southern Indiana Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 will continue forward. 2. The Bureau will voluntarily execute a deed reverting the property to the Commission. 3. The Commission will become seller under the currently executed Purchase Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this agreement as Exhibit B. 4. The Commission will not attempt to negotiate, terminate, or otherwise compromise the purchase agreement as entered. .I AA24 • . .i • ►.w !(0 OR RECORD MAY R¢C0R0 PiParibvisren ■�rv� IHBTR Ha•t� - 1t�� �'4` O6 RmJOERCUP i./Ai to. MAR 2 Q Mail tax bills to: 315 Illinois Avenue �� Jeffersonville. IN 47130 Current Tax Rey No. : A UC11y WARRANTY DEED THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETE that The City of Jeffersonville, Department of Redevelopment, of Clark County in the State of Indiana, a political subdivision organized under the provisions of I.C. 36-7-14-3 et seq. • CONVEYS AND WARRANTS TO The Clark/Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau of Clark County in the State of Indiana, a political subdivision organized under the provisions of I.C. 6-9-3-1 et seq, the following described real estate: Being all of Lot #16, part of lots #9, #10, #11, #12,#13, #14, #15 and part of a vacated alley in Block #20 in the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana and being further described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe on the Northwest corner of Illinois Avenue and Third Street isamn dings the Southeast corner of Block #20 Thence West along the North line of Third Street 119.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 6° 24' East, 68.21 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 76° 18' 27" Bast, 3.90 feet to an iron pipe, thence North 13° 47' 37' East, 40.12 feet to a point; thence 18.58 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 24.00 feet and being subtended by a long chord having a bearing of North 35° 58' 34" East, and a distance of 18.12 feet to a point thence North 58° 09' 30° East, 21.11 EXHIBIT 4k feet to a point; thence 24.46 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, having a radius of 11.50 feet and being subtended by a long chord having a bearing of South 60* 55' 15° East and a distance of 20.10 feet to a point; thence South 4.27 feet to a point; thence East 3.59 feet to an iron pipe in the West line of Illinois Avenue thence South along said West line 319.26 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 28,427 square feet (0.653 acre) more or lees. Being a portion of the same property conveyed to the Commonwealth of Kentucky by the City of Louisville, Kentucky, by deed dated November 1, 1946, recorded in Deed Book 152, Page 465. Being a portion of the same property acquired by the City of Jeffersonville Department of Redevelopment by eminent domain proceedings in the Circuit Court of Clark County, Indiana Cause Number 10001-9101-CP-021 deeded to the City by Quitclaim Deed February 18, 1994, recorded February 18, 1994 in the office of the Recorder of Clark County, Indiana Deed Drawer 26, Instrument No. 2341. Subject to any and all easements and restrictions of public record that may apply. Subject to any state of facts an accurate survey would reveal. Subject to taxes due and payable in Spring, 1996 and all subsequent taxes. This conveyance is made pursuant to I.C. 36-7-115.1-7(A) (3) et seq., for the general public purpose for the Convention and Tourism Bureau to conduct the systematic attraction of visitors and guests to the area which will have a positive economic impact on the community, as well as to provide a Welcome Center to individuals entering Indiana and to provide information about local attractions, business and points of interest. If the Convention and Tourism Bureau or its successor ceases to perform their designated statutory function or abandons the real estate then this - J IAAM.3 1 parcel shall revert to the City of Jeffersonville, Department of Redevelopment or its successor agency. This reversion clause can only be waived by mutual consent of each agency for a specific purpose designated by both agencies as for the public purpose. This conveyance is subject to the repayment of bonds issued by the City of Jeffersonville, Department of Redevelopment on , 1995 to NBD Banking Company from the Capital Development Tourism Fund (I.C. 6-9-3-14(5)] . Dated thisb day of , 19 . THE CITY OF JEF'FERSONVILLE ec By: STATE OF INDIANA) )SS: COUNTY OF CLARK ) Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for said County and State, perso ly appeared a a representative for The City of Jeffersonville jg y and acknowledge the execution of he foregoing ranty Deed, this o -day of �� 19 , r vC3o„u scian ires: ,,,. JJ)ulvaslvi)»�) J , r L.„Msed State of Indiana ary Ai.e.,- '' "' )i C OO:. ..- 05/15046, fr .r' ,r1;45...r.-.-.-a.-.e..-.. rr{, This Instrumsn -spared By' +4.y,sK= tz� John R. Visaing a _".�,:.-::r;¢".' Attorney at Law a ;r., Jefferson Hall 432 East Court Avenue P.O. Box 187 Jeffersonville, IN 47131-0187 (812) 288-5141 PURCHASE AGREEMENT *This is a legal binding contract. DATE December 12,2023 TO SELLER:Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau I/We hereby agree to purchase the property known as 305&315 Southern Indiana Avenue,Jeffersonville,IN 47130 located in Clark County,Indiana (Parcels#10-19-00-100-459.000-010&10-19-00-100-414.000-010))for the purchase price of($941,600.00) Nine hundred forty one thousand six hundred dollars payable as follows: SALE BY DEED A NON-REFUNDABLE down payment of($94,160.00)Ninety four thousand one hundred sixty dollars payable within 24 hours with the balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash at closing upon delivery of clear title. The completion of this transaction is not based upon the condition of successfully obtaining financing. CLOSING The closing of this transaction to be on or before January 22,2024.If closing is not obtained within the time specified above,this agreement shall terminate,and down payment is forfeited.A reasonable extension of time is granted,not to exceed 10 days,only in case of delay In the correction of title defects.If the seller is unable to provide a clear title,this agreement shall terminate,and down payment is returned in full to the buyer. TITLE EVIDENCE Sellers will provide clear title via deed subject to public and private easements,and encumbrances of record. Cost of title evidence as desired by the buyer to be a buyer's expense.All closing costs to be a buyer's expense. REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Property is currently tax exempt.The buyer will resume responsibility for all future taxes and assessments beginning the day of closing. POSSESSION The possession of Real Estate shall be given no sooner than February 1,2024. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING PURCHASED"AS IS"WITH NO WARRANTIES expressed or implied by the seller and/or personal representative and the auction company.Title to the real estate is being conveyed with any and all restrictive covenants and any recorded or visible easements for a public road,utilities,or public purposes(easements)upon which existing improvements do not encroach on which there are no violations.The risk of loss or damage to buildings by fire or otherwise,until delivery of the deed,is assumed by sellers. If all or substantial portions are so destroyed prior to delivery of the deed,this agreement at the election of the buyer shall not be binding upon the buyer and in such an event,the non-refundable down payment shall be returned to the buyer. FLOOD DESIGNATION Buyer may not terminate the agreement if the property is in an area that may require flood insurance or that Is subject to building or use limitations by reason of such location.The buyer shall pay for and be responsible for flood certification.FEMA records indicate property is located in Area With Reduced Flood Risk Due to Levee-Flood Zone X. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES The Louisville Municipal Bridge Building located at 315 Southern Indiana Avenue,Jeffersonville,IN is on the National Register of Historic Places,System ID 84001578. INDEMNIFICATIONS AND RELEASE Buyer hereby releases the seller and/or representative and the auction company herein from any and all liability relating to any defect or deficiency affecting said real estate,which releases given by this paragraph shall survive the closing of this transaction. Buyer has made all inspections,investigations&inquiries PRIOR TO AUCTION and agrees to purchase the property"as is and where is". The buyer acknowledges the possibility of lead-based paint,If applicable,and hereby waives the 10-day inspection period. Property is being purchased with no contingencies. All square footage Page 1 of 2 Purchase Agreement EXHIBIT The Harritt Group,Inc. //812-944-0217//harrittgroup.com measurements and lot size are per courthouse records and are not guaranteed by the seller and/or representative,or the auction company. AGENCY The Harritt Group,Inc.is acting exclusively as an agent for the seller. The Harritt Group,Inc.hereby acknowledges receipt of the 10%Non-Refundable Down Payment in the amount of $ ?qf � by Wire on I✓ A2-C Bank and held in the Harritt Group Escrow Account till closing of this transaction. If Buyer(s)fails to complete the purchase,the Down Payment will be forfeited;this provision shall not deprive seller(s)of any other legal or equitable remedy available under the law.In the event of default by the Buyer,the deposit shall be forfeited as liquidated damages.Said deposit shall be divided equally between Seller and Auctioneer/Broker after reimbursement of all advertising and promotion expenses.Should any party to this Purchase Agreement default and the non-defaulting party brings an action to enforce this agreement,then,in that event,the Non-Defaulting party shall be entitled to collect reasonable attorney fees and court costs in enforcing this Purchas greement. 141 Dou Harritt,Auction Buyer ent(If Applicable) Harritt roup,Inc.(812)944-0217 � 1.L)�AOe (fi r, r `�L ```' 1 As a buyer(s)I/We make this offer in goad faith based entirely upon the results of my/our own examination. BUYER:NB-Develop,LLC rL_ )2- 23 Shane Uttich,Member Date 501 Pearl Street New Albany,IN 47150 502-494-2004 shane@nb-develop.com As Seller,I hereby accept and agree to sell the above real estate on these terms and agree to pay The Harritt Group,Inc.,a fee in accordance with the current contract to sell the above described real estate. SELLER:Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau a-/11./2- 3 es Epperso ecutive Director Date Page 2 of 2 Purchase Agreement The Harritt Group,Inc //812-944-0217//harrittgroup.com 5. In consideration for the added time and expense, the Commission will give an allowance of$5,000 to the buyer for additional attorney fees, costs incurred during the pendency of this dispute,and for the extensions provided. 6. At closing, the Bureau will be issued a check in the amount of$455,000 from the closing agent. 7. The Commission will retain the balance of the sale proceeds, estimated to be about $396,000. SO AGREED THIS 7 day of " L ,2024. Eric Ballenger, President of Board of Jeffersonville Red veld lent Commission Managers, Clark/Floyd Counties Convention By: wt'r- &Tourism Bureau