1995R08- ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
Resolution Number ~~- Y
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND OTHER MATTERS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, in connection with the widening of the F,M. 78 right-of-way, the
City of Schertz, Texas (the "City") must acquire certain property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City proposes to purchase the property
currently owned by George W, Giere, Darron W, Giere, and Rene Farias (the "Sellers")
and located at 201 1st Street, Schertz, Texas (the "Property") in accordance with the
terms of the Earnest Money Contract dated effective July 7, 1995 (the "Contract"),
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City further proposes to pay the Sellers
certain relocation costs relating to the Sellers' business located on the Property (the
"Relocation Payment") in accordance with the Letter Agreement attached to this
Resolution as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the Property and the payment of the Relocation
Payment by the City are deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION L The City Council of the City hereby authorizes the City Manager
to execute all documents necessary for the City to acquire the Property pursuant to the
terms of the Contract, and, upon acquisition of the Property, to pay the Seller the
Relocation Payment.
SECTION 2, The City Manager, and other appropriate officers of the City are
hereby authorized to execute and deliver such additional certificates and instruments
to further the purposes of this Resolution and the acquisition of the Property by the
City as may be approved by the City Attorney,
SECTION 3, This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this /d day of August, 1995,
Mayor
By:
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT
THE STATE OF TEXAS ~
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COUNTY OF GUADALUPE ~
. THIS EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT ("Contract") is made and entered into by
and between GEORGE W. GIERE, DARRON W. GIERE AND RENE FARIAS, d/b/a
FG&G ENTERPRISES (collectively, "Seller") and the CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, a
political subdivision of the State of Texas ("Purchaser").
ARTICLE 1
Sale and Purchase
Section 1.1 Subject to the terms and provisions hereof, Seller agrees to
sell to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase from Seller, that certain lot or
parcel of real property more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereof for all purposes, together with, all and singular, all improvements
thereon and all rights and appurtenances pertaining thereto, including, but not limited
to, any right, title and interest of Seller in and to adjacent roads, alleys, rights-of-way,
drainage facilities, easements and utility facilities, together with all permits,
authorities, licenses, consents, and bonds, if any, pertaining thereto (the "Property").
ARTICLE 2
Consideration for Convevance
Section 2.1 The total purchase price ("Purchase Price") for the Property
shall be Twenty-Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($20,000.00).
Section 2.2 At Closing (as defined below), the total Purchase Price shall
be paid by Purchaser to Seller, in cash, certified funds, or by wire transfer of
immediately good funds.
ARTICLE 3
Earnest Monev
Section 3,1 Upon execution of this Contract by Purchaser and Seller,
Purchaser shall, as a condition precedent to sustaining this Contract, deliver FIVE
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HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500,00) in cash, certified funds, or by wire
transfer of immediately good funds (United States currency) to the Title Company
(hereinafter deimed) as earnest money (the "Earnest Money").
Section 3.2 In the event this Contract is closed, the Earnest Money shall
be applied to the Purchase Price at Closing, In the event this Contract is not closed,
then the Title Company shall disburse the Earnest Money in the manner provided for
elsewhere herein.
Section 3.3 Any other provision hereof to the contrary notwithstanding,
it is expressly understood and agreed that, in consideration of the execution of this
Contract by Seller, in the event that Purchaser exercises any right to terminate this
Contract as set forth herein (including, without limitation, termination because of
Seller's default), the Title Company shall disburse the sum ofTen and No/100 Dollars
($10.00) to Seller before disbursing the balance of the Earnest Money to Purchaser.
ARTICLE 4
Title Policv
Section 4.1 Within ten (10) days from the Effective Date of this Contract,
Seller shall furnish to Purchaser a current commitment ("Title Commitment") for the
issuance of an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance ("Owner's Policy") to Purchaser from
Donegan Title Company ("Title Company"), together with legible copies of all
documents constituting exceptions to Seller's title as reflected in Schedules Band C
of the Title Commitment. Purchaser shall have a period of thirty (30) days from the
last to be delivered of each of the Title Commitment and the documents referred to
therein (the "Review Period") in which to review such items and to make such
objections as Purchaser may have to anything contained or set forth in the Title
Commitment or title exception documents. Any items to which Purchaser does not
object within such period shall be deemed to be permitted exceptions ("Permitted
Exceptions"). In the event Purchaser timely objects to any matter contained in the
Title Commitment and/or title exception documents as hereinabove provided, Seller
shall have until the time of Closing (as hereinafter defined), within which Seller may
attempt to cure such objections specified as aforesaid by Purchaser; provided, however,
Seller shall be under no obligation to cure such objections. If, at the time of Closing,
Seller has been unable or unwilling to cure any such objections as aforesaid, then, and
in such event, this Contract shall be terminated (whereupon the Earnest Money,
together with any interest thereon, shall be immediately returned to Purchaser by the
Title Company), unless Purchaser, at Purchaser's option, elects either to waive the
issuance of an Owner's Policy or to accept an Owner's Policy subject to such
outstanding title matters, requirements or objections, and to close the purchase upon
the execution and delivery of the Deed by Seller subject to the Permitted Exceptions
and any matters waived by Purchaser, Notwithstanding the foregoing, any lien which
is reflected in the Title Commitment shall not be the basis for objection by Purchaser,
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but shall be released by Seller at or before Closing, as provided for elsewhere herein,
and shall not be a Permitted Exception in the Deed or the Owner's Policy.
Section 4,2 During Purchaser's Review Period, Seller agrees to allow
representatives from Ford Engineering or such other firm of registered public land
surveyors as Purchaser may in its sole discretion select to enter upon the Property for
the purpose of preparing a current survey ("Survey") of the Property, containing a
metes and bounds description of the Property and being sufficient to permit the Title
Company to modifY, at Purchaser's sole cost and expense, should Purchaser so
request, the standard printed exception in the Title Policy pertaining to discrepan~ies
in area or boundary lines, encroachments, overlapping of improvements, or similar
matters,
Section 4.3 At Closing, Seller shall furnish to Purchaser, at Purchaser's
sole cost and expense, with the Owner's Policy issued by the Title Company on the
standard form in use in the State of Texas, insuring good and indefeasible fee simple
title to the Property in Purchaser, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions, the title
objections waived by Purchaser, and the standard printed exceptions. Purchaser
agrees to pay the basic premium for the Title Policy and, if Purchaser so desires, the
additional premium for the modification of the survey exception.
ARTICLE 5
Purchaser's Feasibilitv Period
Section 5,1 Purchaser, at Purchaser's sole cost and expense, shall have
twenty (20) days from the Effective Date of this Contract ("Purchaser's Feasibility
Period") within which to conduct any and all engineering and economic feasibility
studies of the Property which Purchaser may, at Purchaser's sole discretion, deem
necessary to determine whether or not the Property is engineeringlyand economically
suitable for Purchaser's intended use. Purchaser's representatives may enter upon
the Property for the purpose of conducting any studies or tests, including, but without
limitation, soil tests, obtaining topographical information, structural tests, conducting
engineering and economic feasibility studies and for all other similar preliminary
work; provided, however, that Purchaser shall restore the Property to as near its
original condition as is reasonably practicable upon completion of such tests and
inspections. Seller hereby acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser will have no
responsibility to Seller for any damage to person or property occurring in connection
with Purchaser's inspection of the Property and arising out of existing environmental
conditions or subterranean structures or utilities of which Seller has current actual
knowledge and that were not disclosed to Purchaser,
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ARTICLE 6
Condemnation
Section 6,1 In the event that prior to the date of Closing, any portion of
the Property which, in Purchaser's sole opinion, is not material to the use of the
remainder, shall be condemned or taken by eminent domain by any authority other
than Purchaser, then in such case, this Contract shall not terminate, but shall remain
in full force and effect, and Seller shall assign or pay to Purchaser at Closing Seller's
interest in and to any condemnation award or proceeds from any such proceedings or
actions in lieu thereof. In the event of a taking by condemnation or similar
proceedings or actions of all of the Property, or any portion of the Property which, in
Purchaser's sole opinion, is material to the use of the remainder, Purchaser shall have
the option to terminate this Contract upon written notice to Seller prior to Closing,
in which event the Earnest Money and all earnings thereon shall be promptly
refunded by the Title Company to Purchaser if previously deposited, and neither
Purchaser nor Seller shall have any further right or obligation hereunder except as
set forth herein. Should Purchaser elect not to exercise its option as provided
hereunder, then this Contract shall remain in full force and effect and Seller shall
assign or pay to Purchaser at Closing Seller's interest in and to all condemnation
awards or proceeds from any such proceedings or actions in lieu thereof.
Section 6.2 Since the foregoing specific provisions are made with regard
to condemnation, Seller and Purchaser hereby waive the application of Section 5.007
of the Texas Property Code to the sale covered by this Contract,
ARTICLE 7
Snecial Provisions Reg-arding- Liens Encumbering- the Pronertv
Section 7.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
Seller hereby expressly acknowledges that the Property is currently encumbered by
one or more liens, including certain deed of trust liens, and Seller hereby expressly
covenants and agrees to convey the Property to Purchaser free and clear of all such
liens, and failure of Seller to obtain releases of such liens at or before Closing shall
entitle Purchaser to exercise any and all remedies available to Purchaser hereunder,
including the remedy of specific performance, provided for in Section 10,1 hereof.
Section 7.2 Purchaser hereby agrees to prepare lien release forms for
execution by the various holders of the liens referenced in Section 7.1 hereof, as
necessary, to assist Seller in obtaining releases of the liens encumbering the property;
provided, however that Purchaser shall be under no obligation to contact the
lienholders, make any payments, or otherwise engage in any efforts to obtain the
releases of any such liens, Seller hereby agrees to use Seller's best efforts to obtain
the releases of all such liens, to obtain the necessary signatures of the lienholders on
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the lien release forms prepared by Purchaser or on any other legally operative lien
release forms which Seller or any lienholder may wish to use, and to provide such
fully executed lien release forms to the Title Company or to Purchaser at or before
Closing for recordation in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Guadalupe
County, Texas, which recording shall be at the sole cost and expense of Purchaser.
In the event that Seller chooses not to use release forms prepared by Purchaser, Seller
shall bear all costs and expenses associated with the preparation of such forms.
Section 7.3. It is contemplated by Seller and Purchaser that the debts of
Seller secured by the liens referenced in this Article 7 will be paid off at Closing with
some or all of the proceeds from the Purchase Price, Nothing in this Contract is
intended, or shall operate, to require Seller to payoff any debt secured by any lien
herein referenced prior to Closing, but all such liens must be removed by Seller by no
later than contemporaneously with Closing, and the lien releases herein described
must be executed by the necessary parties thereto at or before Closing, in order for
Seller to satisfy Seller's obligations hereunder.
ARTICLE 8
Representations
Section 8.1 Seller makes the following representations, as of the date of
this Contract:
(a) Seller owns good and indefeasible title to the Property,
together with all buildings, improvements and fIXtures thereon and
appurtenances and rights thereto,
(b) Seller agrees to cause to be released to the satisfaction of
Purchaser, any mortgages, liens, restrictions, agreements, claims or other
encumbrances which will materially interfere with the intended use by
Purchaser of the Property or to which Purchaser has objected pursuant
to Section 4.1 hereof.
(c) Seller has not received notice of a violation of any applicable
ordinance or other law, order, regulation or requirement, and has not
received notice of condemnation, lien, assessment or the like, relating to
any part of the Property or the operation thereof.
(d) No person or entity other than Seller is in or is entitled to
possession of the Property,
(e) During the contract period, Seller will not enter into any oral
or written agreements affecting the Property or permit any other
agreements, encumbrances, liens, or restrictions to attach to the Property
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which might become binding upon Purchaser or the Property after
closing, and as of the date hereof there are no agreements of any nature
affecting the Property which will become binding on Purchaser at any
time.
(0 The Property is not now in whole or in part under lease to
any person or entity.
(g) Seller is not a "foreign person" within the meaning of Section
1445 of the Internal Revenue Code.
(h) Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser that the
following statements are now, and will on the Closing Date, be true and
accurate:
(i) To the best of Seller's knowledge, no Hazardous
Substance is located on, in, or under the Property.
(ii) To the best of Seller's knowledge, as of the date
hereof, there has never been any release of any Hazardous
Substance in, on or under the Property.
(iii) Neither Seller nor anyaff1liate of Seller has ever used
the Property, and to the best of Seller's knowledge the Property
has never been used, for the use, storage, generation, manufacture,
treatment, transportation or disposal of any Hazardous Substance.
(iv) Any permits or licenses necessary or required to store,
use or manufacture any Hazardous Substance within or on the
Property have been obtained, are being complied with and are in
full force and effect.
(v) There is not, nor to the best of Seller's knowledge has
there ever been any investigation, administrative hearing or action
proposed, threatened or pending relating to the Property and
alleging noncompliance with or liability under any environmental
or Hazardous Substance law.
(vi) To the best of Seller's knowledge, there exists no
information indicating that any person, including any employee of
Seller, may have impaired health as a result of use or operation of
the Property or the release or storage of any Hazardous Substance
on, under or about the Property.
(vii) To the best of Seller's knowledge, no litigation has
been brought or been threatened, nor have any settlements been
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reached by or with any parties alleging the presence, disposal,
release or threatened release or any Hazardous Substance on,
under or about the Property or in connection with the use or
operation of the Property.
(viii) Seller has disclosed and provided Purchaser with
copies of all assessments, studies, sampling results, evaluations and
other reports commissioned by or for Seller, within Seller's
possession or control, or of which Seller is aware relating to the
environmental condition of the Property,
ARTICLE 9
ClosinlZ
Section 9,1 The closing ("Closing") hereunder shall take place at the office
of the Title Company. The date of Closing ("Closing Date") shall be the date specified
by Purchaser and shall be no later than ten (10) days after the expiration of the later
of Purchaser's Feasibility Period or Purchaser's Review Period.
Section 9,2 At the Closing, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to
Purchaser each of the following items:
(a)
(b)
(c)
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A general warranty deed (the "Deed") duly executed and
acknowledged by Seller, and in form for recording, conveying
title in the Property to Purchaser free and clear of all
restrictions, encumbrances and title exceptions, except the
Permitted Exceptions and any title matters waived by
Purchaser, The Deed shall be prepared by Purchaser at
Purchaser's sole cost and expense in a form reasonably
acceptable to Seller;
The Owner's Policy in the form specified in Section 4.3
hereof. Purchaser shall be responsible for payment of the
premium and certain of the costs of the Owner's Policy as
described in Section 4.3 hereof; and
All additional documents and instruments as in the opinion
of Seller's and Purchaser's counsel are reasonably necessary
to the proper consummation of this transaction, which
documents and instruments shall include, without limitation,
any and all releases of liens obtained pursuant to Article 7
hereof.
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items:
Section 9.3 At the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller the following
(a) The Purchase Price required by Section 1.1 hereof;
(b) Such evidence or documents as may reasonably be required
by Seller or the Title Company evidencing the status and
capacity of Purchaser and the authority of the person or
persons who are executing the various documents on behalf
of Purchaser in connection with the sale of the Property;
and
(c) All additional documents and instruments as in the opinion
of Seller's and Purchaser's counsel are reasonably necessary
to the proper consummation of this transaction.
Section 9.4 At Closing, ad valorem taxes for the Property for the current
calendar year shall be prorated to the Closing Date. Such proration of taxes shall be
based upon taxes actually assessed for the current calendar year. If, for any reason,
ad valorem taxes for the current calendar year have not been assessed on the
Property, such proration shall be estimated based upon ad valorem taxes for the
immediately preceding calendar year.
Section 9.5 Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Purchaser by
Seller at Closing, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions and any title matters
waived by Purchaser.
Section 9.6 Purchaser agrees to pay the following costs and fees in
connection with the Closing:
(a) Any escrow fee or closing fee charged by the Title Company,
including Seller's customary portion of such fee;
(b) The cost of preparation of lien releases (if such releases are
to be prepared by Purchaser) as provided for in Article 7 hereof;
(c) The cost of preparation of the Deed, as provided for in
Section 9.2(a) hereof;
(d) The cost of tax certificates, document filing fees,
administrative fees and postage fees associated with Closing;
(e) The filing fees for filing the Deed and any lien releases in the
Official Public Records of Real Property of Guadalupe County, Texas;
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(0 The Owner's Policy premium, as provided for in Article 4
hereof; and
(e) Purchaser's attorney's fees.
Section 9.7 Seller agrees to pay the following costs and fees in connection
with the Closing:
(a) All costs and expenses incurred in connection with obtaining
the release of any liens encumbering the Property (other than the cost of
preparing the lien release fonns, should Seller elect to utilize release
forms provided by Purchaser) as provided for in Article 7 hereof;
(b) The costs of curing any other matters to which Purchaser
has objected pursuant to Article 4 hereof;
(c) Payment of all past due taxes, if any, and prorated taxes for
that portion of the current year during which Seller has held title to the
Property, pursuant to Section 9.4 hereof;
(d) Seller's attorney's fees; and
(e) All other bills or charges pertaining to the Property as of the
Closing Date (other than those incurred by Purchaser in connection with
Purchaser's acquisition of the Property).
ARTICLE 10
Remedies of Default
Section 10.1 In the event all conditions of this Contract are satisfied by
Purchaser (if Purchaser's obligation) or waived and in the event all covenants and
agreements to be perfonned by Purchaser prior to Closing are fully perfonned, and
in the event that perfonnance of this Contract is tendered by Purchaser and the sale
is not consummated through default on the part of Seller on the Closing Date, then
Purchaser shall be entitled to (i) tenninate this Contract and recover the Earnest
Money, together with all interest earned thereon, (ii) enforce the remedy of specific
performance against Seller, (iii) pursue any and all remedies against Seller available
to Purchaser, or (iv) waive any unmet requirements.
Section 10.2 As Seller's sole and exclusive remedy in the event of
Purchaser's default hereunder, Seller hereby waiving all others, Seller shall have the
right to terminate this Contract, and the Earnest Money, together with all interest
earned thereon, shall be paid to Seller by the Title Company.
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ARTICLE 11
Miscellaneous
Section 11.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
Seller shall have until ten (10) days after the Closing Date, and only after prior
reasonable notice to Purchaser, to enter upon the Property and remove all of Seller's
equipment, inventory, trade fixtures, goods and personalty located thereon. Unless
otherwise agreed by Purchaser, all items remaining on the Property after the
expiration of said ten (10) day period shall be deemed to be the property of Purchaser.
Section 11.2 Any notice or communication required or permitted
hereunder shall be given in writing, sent by (a) personal delivery (provided that such
delivery is confirmed by the courier delivery service), or (b) expedited delivery service
with proof of delivery, or (c) United States Mail, postage prepaid, registered or
certified mail, or (d) prepaid telegram, telex or facsimile transmission (provided that
such telegram, telex or facsimile transmission is confirmed by expedited delivery
service or by mail in the manner previously described), addressed as follows:
If to Seller:
To each of:
George W. Giere
3728 William Scarbrough
Schertz, Texas 78154-2963
Darron W. Giere
3728 William Scarbrough
Schertz, Texas 78154-2963
Rene Farias
3728 William Scarbrough
Schertz, Texas 78154-2963
If to Purchaser:
The City of Schertz, Texas
1400 Schertz Parkway
Post Office Drawer 1
Schertz, Texas 78154
Attention: Mr. Kerry Sweatt, City Manager
or to such other address or to the attention of such other person as hereafter shall be
designated in writing by the applicable party sent in accordance herewith. Any such
notice or communication shall be deemed to have been received either at the time of
personal delivery or, in the case of delivery service or certified or registered mail, as
of the date of deposit or delivery to the United States Mail or expedited delivery
service in the manner provided herein, or in the case of telegram, telex or facsimile
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transmission, at the time transmitted. Any notice required by this Contract or in any
way related to the transaction contracted for herein, shall be void and of no effect
unless given in accordance with the provisions of this Article 11. Either party hereto
may change the address for notice specified above by giving the other party ten (10)
days advance written notice of such change of address.
Section 11.3 For the purpose of determining the time for performance of
various obligations under this Contract, the Effective Date (herein so called) of this
Contract shall be the date that this Contract and the Earnest Money are receipted for
by the Title Company as evidenced by the Title Company receipt that is located on the
last page of this Contract.
Section 11.4 It is mutually agreed by the parties hereto that any provision
contained in this Contract which shall by its nature impose any obligation or duty
upon any party hereto, or give any right or benefit to any party hereof, continuing
beyond the date of Closing, such provision will not be canceled and considered merged
into the final instruments executed at Closing, but will instead survive the Closing and
will continue in full force and effect.
Section 11.5 This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties and their respective legal representatives, and permitted successors and
assigns.
Section 11.6 The obligations of the parties hereto are and shall be
performable in Guadalupe County, Texas. This Contract shall be construed and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Where required for
proper interpretation, words in the singular shall include the plural; the masculine
gender shall include the neuter and the feminine, and vice versa. The term
"successors, legal representatives and assigns" shall include "heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns" and vice versa.
Section 11.7 Seller hereby warrants and represents that Seller has not
and shall not retain any agent or broker in connection with the transaction herein
contemplated or any other planned or proposed sale of the Property by Seller. Seller
further warrants and represents that no real estate commission shall be owed as
result of this Contract, and Seller agrees to indemnify Purchaser and hold Purchaser
harmless from and against any and all liabilities arising from any claims related to
real estate commissions caused or incurred by Seller.
Section 11.8 Purchaser shall have the right to assign this Contract or any
of its rights hereunder to any third party, firm, corporation or entity at any time
without the prior written consent of Seller.
Section 11.9 Each person executing this Contract warrants and represents
that he is fully authorized to do so.
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Section 11.10 Time is of the essence of this Contract.
Section 11.11 In the event that, pursuant to the provisions of this
Contract, either Seller or Purchaser shall be entitled to receive the Earnest Money,
the other party shall be obligated to execute promptly such direction or agreement as
may be required by the Title Company incident to the disposition of the Earnest
Money.
Section 11.12 In the event it becomes necessary for either party hereto
to me a suit to enforce this Contract or any provisions contained herein, the party
prevailing in such action shall be entitled to recover, in addition to all other remedies
or damages, reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in such suit.
Section 11.13 The descriptive headings of the several Articles, Sections
and Paragraphs contained in this Contract are inserted for convenience only and shall
not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof.
Section 11.14 This Contract, including the Exhibit hereto, constitute the
entire agreement among the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings of the
parties in connection therewith. No representation, warranty, covenant, agreement
or condition not expressed in this Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto
or shall affect or be effective to interpret, change or restrict the provisions of this
Contract.
Section 11.15 Should the calculation of any of the various time periods
provided for herein result in either an obligation becoming due on a Saturday, Sunday
or legal holiday or a date otherwise of particular significance occurring on a Saturday,
Sunday or legal holiday, then the due date of such obligation or scheduled time of
occurrence of such event shall be delayed until the next business day.
Section 11.16 Seller and Purchaser hereby acknowledge that neither this
Contract nor any memorandum or affidavit thereof shall be recorded of public record
in Guadalupe County, Texas, or any other county in Texas. Should either party
hereto ever record or attempt to record this Contract, or a memorandum or affidavit
thereof, or any other similar document, then, notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, said recordation or attempt at recordation shall constitute a default by such
party, and, in addition to the other remedies provided for herein, the other party shall
have the express right to terminate this Contract by filing a notice of said termination
in the proper place for said filing.
Section 11.17 Numerous copies of this Contract have been executed by the
parties hereto. Each such executed copy shall have the full force and effect of an
original executed instrument.
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Section 11.18 This Contract may not be modified or amended, except by
an agreement in writing signed by Seller and Purchaser. The parties may waive any
of the conditions contained herein or any of the obligations of the other party
hereunder, but any such waiver shall be effective only if in writing and signed by the
party waiving such conditions or obligations.
Section 11.19 The term "business days" as used in this Contract shall
m'm ony day oth~ than Sa","",. Snnd.y 0' .~ """- holWay.
EXECUTED as of the :; day of , 1995.
SELLER:
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Rene Farias
PURCHASER:
The City of Schertz, Texas, a political
subdivisi9n of e ate of Texas
By:
This Contract, together with Purchase
by the Title Company this 1 day of
execution hereof the Title Company hereby cov
terms of this Contract.
E nest Money, has been received
1995 and by
ants nd agrees to be bound by the
DONEGAN TITLE COMPANY
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EXIllBIT A
All that certain lot or parcel of land lying and being situated in the
Town of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, and being out of Section 3,
G. Malpaz Survey No. 67, and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a stake on the south side of the San Antonio-Houston
Highway and on the east side of the Zuehl Road said stake being south
20 degrees and 11' East 45 feet from the northwest corner of the tract
conveyed by W.W. Chism to William Schulz for the northwest corner of
this lot.
THENCE North 62 degrees and 40' east with the south side of said
Highway 123 feet to a stake the northwest corner of Lot No.1, for
northeast corner;
THENCE South 20 degrees 11' east with the west line of Lot No.2, 30.4
feet to a stake, the northeast corner of Lot No.3, for southeast corner;
THENCE South 62 degrees 40' west with the north line of Lot No.3,
123 feet to a stake on the east line of the Zuehl Road, the northwest
corner of Lot No.3, for southwest corner;
THENCE North 20 degrees 11' west with the east side of the Zuehl
Road, 30.4 feet to the place of beginning.
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