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3. Resolution 4597 - Acquisition of Keno InnCity of Kalispell Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7700 Fax(406)758-7758 January 19, 2001 TO: Mayor, City Council and Mana e FROM: Glen Neier, City Attor(%L! , RE: Purchase of Keno Inn The purchase of the Plaza West Lot necessitates the City acquiring replacement parking. On November 9, 2000, Hampstead entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Mike and Mary McFarland for approximately 2j� lots in Block 54 (Keno Inn Site) for $207,500.00. Hampstead has agreed to assign the purchasers, interest and McFarland has agreed to execute an Offer to Sell to the City. The Offer to Sell document, included in your packet, sets forth the terms and conditions under which McFarland agrees to sell the Keno Inn site to the City. The purchase price has been raised to $208,500.00 because in the original deal with Hampstead, McFarland was not responsible for closing costs. Under the Offer to Sell , McFarland will receive $148,000.00 on or before February 28, 2001, and execute a Grant Deed to the property. The Deed and the balance of the purchase price will be placed with an Escrow Agent. Once the Keno Inn has been vacated, after notice from the City, the Escrow Agent will release funds to McFarland and record the Deed (Close of Escrow). McFarland will be entitled to all rents prior to Close of Escrow. However, the City will assume no responsibility for the building or tenants, and will not have liability for accidents etc. that might occur prior to vacation of the building. The City has agreed that McFarland will receive an easement for four parking spaces in the Southeast corner of the parking lot anticipated to be built on the property. Resolution No. 4597 authorizes the purchase of the property. A motion and vote approving the Resolution is appropriate. kenopurchasememo City of Kalispell Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7700 Fax(406)758-7758 REPORT TO: The Honorable Wm. E. Boharski and City Council FROM: Susan Moyer, Community Development Director Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Acquisition of The Annex aka the Keno Inn MEETING DATE: January 11, 2001 BACKGROUND: The City Council has advertised for proposals for the redevelopment of the Plaza West Parking Lot on Second Avenue West. One of the stipulations by Council for allowing this site to be utilized for redevelopment was that a suitable replacement -parking site be acquired and constructed. Another stipulation was that the proceeds from the sale of Plaza West Parking Lot would be utilized in developing the replacement parking. The City, as part of its overall evaluation and exploration of parking needs, had previously commissioned appraisals on five sites being considered for possible development as city -owned parking lots. The Annex, aka The Keno Inn, located at 215 Second Avenue West, was one of the five sites and had an appraised value of $194,000 set on it by Mr. James A. Kelly, a local appraiser in June of 1999. The Parking Commission has subsequently acknowledged that the location and potential number of spaces are acceptable as replacement parking for the Plaza West site. The Annex, aka the Keno Inn, was built in 1928. This 72 year old, wood frame structure currently contains twenty-three (23) individual rental rooms occupied by very low income residents with a highly transient life style. The structure is in high disrepair and considered dilapidated beyond being economically feasible to rehabilitate. The life/safety issues of this structure are such that in June of 1999 the city deviated in its Commercial Loan Program to allow a low -interest loan to the owner of this residential facility to install a code -complying fire detection system. The current owner is offering the property for sale for $207,000. This amount not only takes into consideration the appraised value, but will also compensate the owner for loss of revenue while he allows the building to naturally empty prior to a suggested closing date of April 1, 2001. Thus, the City would not be placed in a position of displacing any remaining tenants during the winter months. If Council so instructs, staff will be prepared to contract for demolition and site clearance immediately following the closing. Liability for a derelict, vacant building will then be minimized for the City. In the event, the redevelopment of the Plaza West Parking Lot site does not occur, the Council will have two options for the new site. One would be to go ahead with the construction of a new parking lot on the site and utilize it for permit -parking. The Post Office has expressed an interest in leasing space should this option occur. The second option would be to advertise the site for sale for redevelopment and infill and generate additional tax base. 17 �IK�)u lui�Ci17:11 YI�AF The elimination of blight and blighting structures as well as urban density infill and job creation are primary goals of a tax increment district. Not only does the acquisition and demolition of The Annex/Keno Inn comply with the statutes pertaining to redevelopment, the elimination of a derelict residential structure addresses a serious health/safety issue that could ultimately cost lives if it continues in its present use. Staff recommends the City Council approve the acquisition of The Annex/Keno Inn and the construction of replacement parking immediately thereafter. FISCAL EFFECTS: Sandon Construction, a local contractor having worked for the city on various projects, estimates that the demolition and new construction costs will run somewhere between $36,000 and $46,000. This estimate is in keeping with costs the Community Development Department has incurred on previous demolition activities as well as the construction of the Central School Parking Lot. Estimated Revenue to Cover Acquisition, Demolition, and New Construction Costs TIF Funds currently budgeted for: Unallocated Redevelopment Activities $ Downtown Parking Activities $ Remainiu Landscaping Activities After 2° Avenue West Project Proceeds From the Sale of Plaza West Estimated Costs For Acquisition, Demolition and New Construction Costs Acquisition of The Annex/Keno Inn Demblition Estimate Construction of Replacement Lot ALTERNTIVES: As suggested by Council. Respectfully Submitted, Susan Moyer, Director Community Development Date Report Prepared: January 8, 2001 C is A. Kukulski, City Manager 69,638 75,000 $ 21,000 $139.000 $304,638 $207,000 $ 10,000 36,000 $253,000 RESOLUTION NO. 4597 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" FROM MICHAEL T. MCFARLAND AND MARY L. MCFARLAND, ESTABLISHING A FAIR MARKET VALUE, AND IDENTIFYING THE INTEREST TO BE ACQUIRED. WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell, by Ordinance No. 1065 passed on November 14, 1985, designated the acquiring and construction of off street parking facilities as a "Project" to be pursued within the Downtown Urban Renewal Area, and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has received, pursuant to the Urban Renewal Law (Title 7, Chapter 15 MCA) a proposal to build approximately 40 low income, senior apartments on a portion of Block 47, Kalispell, currently occupied by a parking lot known as the Plaza West Parking Lot, and WHEREAS, in the event the proposed apartments are built, it will become necessary for replacement parking to be located within the general vicinity, and WHEREAS, certain real property described in Exhibit "A", located approximately one block south of Plaza West, is occupied by a structure which meets the "blight" definition under the Urban Renewal Law, and WHEREAS, said property if purchased could be converted into a parking lot servicing at least as many automobiles as the Plaza West Lot currently serves, and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has caused an appraisal to be made of said property by James A. Kelly in June, 1999, who appraised the value of said property at $194,000, and WHEREAS, the owners, Michael T. and Mary L. McFarland, have offered to sell said property to the City for the sum of $208,500.00, and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has received said appraisal and has made a recommendation as to the fair market value of said property. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the fair market value of the real property described in Exhibit "A" owned by Michael T. and Mary L. McFarland is Two Hundred and Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($208,500.00). SECTION II. That the creation of replacement parking resulting from the sale of the Plaza West Parking Lot will require the acquisition of a fee simple estate in the name of the City of Kalispell from the respective owners. SECTION III. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to purchase from Michael T. and Mary L. McFarland that certain real property described in Exhibit "A" for the sum of Two Hundred and Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($208,500.00) in accordance with the Offer to Sell attached hereto as Exhibit "B". SECTION IV. That the City Finance Officer is authorized and directed to pay said amount to Michael T. and Mary L. McFarland in accordance with the Offer to Sell from funds properly appropriated under the Tax Increment Budget and from the proceeds of the funds made available from the Tax Increment Cash Flow. SECTION V. That the City Attorney is authorized and directed to prepare any documents necessary to effect this Resolution and the City Manager is authorized and directed to accept and properly record on behalf of the City of Kalispell the deed to said property. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 22ND DAY OF JANUARY, 2001. Duane Larson Mayor Council President ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk Tract 1: Exhibit "A" Lots 16 and 17 of Block 54 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. EXCEPTING THEREFROM from said Lot 17 the following described tract: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 17; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Lot 17, a distance of 17 feet to a point; thence Westerly parallel with the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17, a distance of 25 feet to a point; thence at right angles Northerly a distance of 17 feet to the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17; thence Easterly along the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17 a distance of 25 feet to the Place of Beginning. Tract 2: The West Forty-seven feet Three inches (471311) of Lot 18, Block 54 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Exhibit "B" Michael T. McFarland and Mary L. McFarland 636 Third Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 OFFER TO SELL For and in consideration of the sum of ($), paid by the City of Kalispell, Montana, hereinafter CITY, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, we, Michael T. McFarland and Mary L. McFarland, the legal owners with authority to enter into this Agreement, hereinafter SELLER, hereby make the following Offer to Sell: 1. SELLER, the legal owner of certain real property located in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, being more particularly described as follows: Tract 1: Lots 16 and 17 of Block 54 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. EXCEPTING THEREFROM from said Lot 17 the following described tract: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 17; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Lot 17, a distance of 17 feet to a point; thence Westerly parallel with the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17, a distance of 25 feet to a point; thence at right angles Northerly a distance of 17 feet to the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17; thence Easterly along the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17 a distance of 25 feet to the Place of Beginning. Tract 2: The West Forty-seven feet Three inches (47,311) of Lot 18, Block 54 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in -1- the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana does hereby agree and Offer to Sell to the City of Kalispell, Montana, the above described real estate, together with all improvements thereon, in and for the consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($208,500.00). 2. Title to such property shall be conveyed by Grant Deed upon full payment of the above consideration. SELLER will furnish a preliminary commitment for SELLER's Extended Coverage Title Policy at least thirty (30) days prior to closing, the cost of which shall be paid by the SELLER, subject to the following conditions: a. On or before February 28, 2001, the CITY shall deliver to SELLER, subject to the provisions of paragraph # 3 the sum of Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($60,500.00). The balance of the purchase price, or the sum of One Hundred Forty- eight Thousand Dollars ($148,000.00) shall be deposited with Escrow Services, P.O. Box 294, Kalispell MT 59903-1997 with instructions to release said sum upon notice from the CITY that the property has been vacated (Close Escrow). b. On or before February 28, 2001, SELLER shall deliver to Escrow Services a Grant Deed with instructions to record said deed on the date the balance of the purchase price is delivered to SELLER (Close of Escrow). C. In addition to other conditions to CITY'S obligations contained elsewhere in this Offer to Sell, CITY shall not be obligated to Close Escrow unless and until the apartment building located on the above described real property is vacant of all tenants. 3. In the event the City accepts this offer to sell, it shall be authorized to withhold, at the time of delivery of the initial funds on February 28, 2001, such sums as are necessary to clear all encumbrances, including the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) paid by Hampstead Partners, Inc. under a Purchase and Sale Agreement, herein assigned, charged to such property to obtain clear title in the name of the CITY. -2- 4. Cost of this transaction (Title Company Fees and Escrow Fees) shall be shared equally between SELLER and BUYER. 5. Real estate taxes, existing city special improvement district payments shall be prorated as of July 1, 2001. 6. Prior to Close of Escrow, SELLER shall obtain final readings for all water, sewer, electricity, gas, telephone and other utility charges at the property. Seller shall pay for all such charges based on the final invoices or final meter readings. The utility accounts shall be transferred to CITY at the Close of Escrow. 7. SELLER shall keep all personal property associated with the property. Said personal property shall be removed by the SELLER prior to the Close of Escrow. B. Prior to the Close of Escrow, SELLER shall be entitled to retain all income from the Property and shall be responsible for all expenses related to the Property. 9. SELLER shall maintain insurance coverage for fire and other casualty losses through the Close of Escrow. 10. SELLER shall maintain liability insurance on the property through the Close of Escrow. SELLER shall protect, indemnify, defend and save CITY, its elected or appointed officials, agents and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties as such, harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action and judgements (including costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) arising in favor of or asserted by SELLER'S employees or agents, or third parties on account of personal injury or death or on account of damage to property, which injury, death or damage is the result, in whole or in part, of the negligent acts or omission of the willful misconduct of the SELLER, his employees or agents, through the Close of Escrow. 11. SELLER represents and warrants that to the best of SELLER'S knowledge and belief, the subject property is free from any environmental contamination and nothing is present on the subject property which constitutes an environmental hazard or pollutant as defined by state or federal law. SELLER is not making or extending to the -3- CITY any other warranties or representations regarding this Property. 12. A complete and detailed closing statement shall be furnished by the Title Company to the SELLER and BUYER prior to February 28, 2001. 13. SELLER shall not, during the period of time between February 28, 2001 and the Close of Escrow, enter into any contract, lease with respect to or encumber said property, which will survive the Close of Escrow or otherwise affect the possession, use, operation or enjoyment of the property after the Close of Escrow. 14. SELLER acknowledges and agrees that this Offer to Sell replaces and supplants that certain "The Annex - Purchase and Sale Agreement" dated November 9, 2000, between Hampstead Partners, Inc. and SELLER, and that the CITY has been assigned the Purchaser's interest created by said Agreement, as set forth below. 15. SELLER shall be entitled to four (4) permanent parking spaces in the new parking lot anticipated to be constructed on the Property, together with ingress and egress to such parking spaces. CITY understands and agrees that such parking spaces shall be an easement which is appurtenant to certain property which is adjacent to the Property herein described, and which Seller intends to acquire. The property which SELLER intends to acquire is described as Lot 6 of Block 54, Kalispell Original Townsite, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, Flathead County, Montana. At closing, CITY agrees to execute any documents reasonably necessary to document and effectuate SELLER'S interest and right in and to such parking spaces. In the event CITY is able to designate four specific spaces as SELLER'S parking spots, but is unable to designate parking spaces in the southeast corner of Property, then in such event CITY agrees to seek SELLER'S approval regarding the exact location of such parking spaces, which approval SELLER shall not unreasonably withhold. 16. No other reservations, exceptions or considerations have been made and the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this offer to sell shall constitute the full settlement offer herein set forth. 17. Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Offer to Sell or subject matter hereof or the rights and duties of the Parties in relation hereto or thereto, the party prevailing in such litigation (whether at trial or on appeal) shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to its costs and expenses of suit, including without limitation a reasonable sum as and for its attorney's fees in such litigation, which shall be determined by the court in such litigation or in a separate action brought for that purpose. 18. All notices, requests, demands, or other instruments required or contemplated to be given or furnished under this agreement to Seller or shall be directed to Seller and SELLER as the case may be at the following addresses: If to Seller: Michael and Mary McFarland 836 Third Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: 406.752.3745 Kent Saxby, Esq. Warden, Christiansen, Johnson & Berg, PLLP 221 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59903-3038 Phone: 406.755.5535 Fax: 406.756.9436 If to CITY: City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903-1997 Phone: 406.758.7703 Fax: 406.758.7758 19. If this agreement is terminated by the fault of either SELLER or CITY, both SELLER and CITY shall have all rights available to them to seek damages through law or equity. 20. CITY understands and acknowledges that SELLER may wish to dispose of the Property as part of a tax -deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. CITY agrees to cooperate fully with SELLER in connection with any such tax -deferred exchange; provided that CITY shall not incur any additional cost, expense or liability related to such tax -deferred exchange and that such exchange shall not extend the closing dates herein -5- this Agreement. SELLER agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any such costs, expense or liability related to their tax -deferred exchange. In connection with such tax -deferred exchange, CITY understands and agrees that SELLER shall have the right to assign this Agreement and the rights hereunder to an intermediary for purposes of facilitating SELLER'S tax -deferred exchange. 21. This Offer, when accepted and following execution by Hampstead Partners, Inc. of the Assignment which follows, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. SELLER shall have the right to withdraw their Offer to CITY following CITY'S acceptance of such Offer if Hampstead Partners fails or refuses to execute the following Assignment. DATED this STATE OF MONTANA day of January, 2001. : ss County of Flathead ) On this _ day of Public in and for the State of Montana, and Mary McFarland known to me to be subscribed to the foregoing instrument, they executed the same. Michael T. McFarland Owner Mary L. McFarland Owner 2001, before me, a Notary personally appeared Michael the persons whose names are and acknowledged to me that IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written. Notary Public, State of Montana SEAL Residing at My Commission expires ASSIGNMENT For value received Hampstead Partnership, Inc., 1205 Prospect Street, Suite 459, La Jolla, California, hereby assigns unto the City of Kalispell all Purchaser's rights under that certain "The Annex - Purchase and Sale Agreement" dated November 9, 2000, by and between Hampstead Partners, Inc. and Michael and Mary McFarland. Date STATE OF ss County of ) HAMPSTEAD PARTNERS, INC. By: Principal On this _ day of 2001, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of , personally appeared known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written. Notary Public, State of SEAL Residing at My Commission expires -7- r 0 ACCEPTANCE The Offer to Sell and Assignment is hereby accepted by the City of Kalispell, Montana on this day of January, 2001, subject to ratification by Resolution of the City Council of Kalispell. CITY OF KALISPELL City Manager ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk STATE OF MONTANA ) ss County of Flathead ) On this _ day of , 2001, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Montana, personally appeared Chris Kukulski and Theresa White, known to me to be the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Kalispell, a municipality, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written. Notary Public, State of Montana SEAL Residing at My Commission expires Michael T. McFarland 836 Third Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 EXHIBIT "B" and Mary L. McFarland OFFER TO SELL For and in consideration of the sum of ($ ), paid by the City of Kalispell, Montana, hereinafter CITY, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, we, Michael T. McFarland and Mary L. McFarland, the legal owners with authority to enter into this Agreement, hereinafter SELLER, hereby make the following Offer to Sell: 1. SELLER, the legal owner of certain real property located in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, being more particularly described as follows: Tract 1: Lots 16 and 17 of Block 54 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. EXCEPTING THEREFROM from said Lot 17 the following described tract: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 17; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said Lot 17, a distance of 17 feet to a point; thence Westerly parallel with the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17, a distance of 25 feet to a point; thence at right angles Northerly a distance of 17 feet to the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17; thence Easterly along the Northerly boundary of said Lot 17 a distance of 25 feet to the Place of Beginning. Tract 2: The West Forty-seven feet Three inches (471311) of Lot 18, Block 54 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in -1- the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana does hereby agree and Offer to Sell to the City of Kalispell, Montana, the above described real estate, together with all improvements thereon, in and for the consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($208,500.00). 2. Title to such property shall be conveyed by Grant Deed upon full payment of the above consideration. SELLER will furnish a preliminary commitment for SELLER's Extended Coverage Title Policy at least thirty (30) days prior to closing, the cost of which shall be paid by the SELLER, subject to the following conditions: a. On or before February 28, 2001, the CITY shall deliver to SELLER, subject to the provisions of paragraph # 3 the sum of One Hundred Forty-eight Thousand Dollars ($148,000.00). The balance of the purchase price, or the sum of Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($60,500.00) shall be deposited with Escrow Services, P.O. Box 294, Kalispell MT 59903-1997 with instructions to release said sum upon notice from the CITY that the property has been vacated (Close Escrow). b. On or before February 28, 2001, SELLER shall deliver to Escrow Services a Grant Deed with instructions to record said deed on the date the balance of the purchase price is delivered to SELLER (Close of Escrow). C. In addition to other conditions to CITY 'S obligations contained elsewhere in this Offer to Sell, CITY shall not be obligated to Close Escrow unless and until the apartment building located on the above described real property is vacant of all tenants. 3. In the event the City accepts this offer to sell, it shall be authorized to withhold, at the time of delivery of the initial funds on February 28, 2001, such sums as are necessary to clear all encumbrances, including the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) paid by Hampstead Partners, Inc. under a Purchase and Sale Agreement, herein assigned, charged to such property to obtain clear title in the name of the CITY. -2- 4. Cost of this transaction (Title Company Fees and Escrow Fees) shall be shared equally between SELLER and BUYER. 5. Real estate taxes, existing city special improvement district payments shall be prorated as of July 1, 2001. 6. Prior to Close of Escrow, SELLER shall obtain final readings for all water, sewer, electricity, gas, telephone and other utility charges at the property. Seller shall pay for all such charges based on the final invoices or final meter readings. The utility accounts shall be transferred to CITY at the Close of Escrow. 7. SELLER shall keep all personal property associated with the property. Said personal property shall be removed by the SELLER prior to the Close of Escrow. B. Prior to the Close of Escrow, SELLER shall be entitled to retain all income from the Property and shall be responsible for all expenses related to the Property. 9. SELLER shall maintain insurance coverage for fire and other casualty losses through the Close of Escrow. 10. SELLER shall maintain liability insurance on the property through the Close of Escrow. SELLER shall protect, indemnify, defend and save CITY, its elected or appointed officials, agents and employees, while acting within the scope of their duties as such, harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, demands, causes of action and judgements (including costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) arising in favor of or asserted by SELLER'S employees or agents, or third parties on account of personal injury or death or on account of damage to property, which injury, death or damage is the result, in whole or in part, of the negligent acts or omission of the willful misconduct of the SELLER, his employees or agents, through the Close of Escrow. 11. SELLER represents and warrants that to the best of SELLER'S knowledge and belief, the subject property is free from any environmental contamination and nothing is present on the subject property which constitutes an environmental hazard or pollutant as defined by state or federal law. SELLER is not making or extending to the -3- CITY any other warranties or representations regarding this Property. 12. A complete and detailed closing statement shall be furnished by the Title Company to the SELLER and CITY prior to February 28, 2001. 13. SELLER shall not, during the period of time between February 28, 2001 and the Close of Escrow, enter into any contract, lease with respect to or encumber said property, which will survive the Close of Escrow or otherwise affect the possession, use, operation or enjoyment of the property after the Close of Escrow. 14. SELLER acknowledges and agrees that this Offer to Sell replaces and supplants that certain "The Annex - Purchase and Sale Agreement" dated November 9, 2000, between Hampstead Partners, Inc. and SELLER, and that the CITY has been assigned the Purchaser's interest created by said Agreement, as set forth below. 15. SELLER shall be entitled to four (4) permanent parking spaces in the new parking lot anticipated to be constructed on the Property, together with ingress and egress to such parking spaces. CITY understands and agrees that such parking spaces shall be an easement which is appurtenant to certain property which is adjacent to the Property herein described, and which SELLER intends to acquire. The property which SELLER intends to acquire is described as Lot 6 of Block 54, Kalispell Original Townsite, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, Flathead County, Montana. At closing, CITY agrees to execute any documents reasonably necessary to document and effectuate SELLER'S interest and right in and to such parking spaces. In the event CITY is able to designate four specific spaces as SELLER'S parking spots, but is unable to designate parking spaces in the southeast corner of Property, then in such event CITY agrees to seek SELLER'S approval regarding the exact location of such parking spaces, which approval SELLER shall not unreasonably withhold. 16. No other reservations, exceptions or considerations have been made and the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this offer to sell shall constitute the full settlement offer herein set forth. 17. Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Offer to Sell or subject matter hereof or the rights and duties of the Parties in relation hereto or thereto, the party prevailing in such litigation (whether at trial or on appeal) shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to its costs and expenses of suit, including without limitation a reasonable sum as and for its attorney's fees in such litigation, which shall be determined by the court in such litigation or in a separate action brought for that purpose. 18. All notices, requests, demands, or other instruments required or contemplated to be given or furnished under this agreement to Seller or shall be directed to Seller and SELLER as the case may be at the following addresses: If to Seller: Michael and Mary McFarland 836 Third Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: 406.752.3745 Kent Saxby, Esq. Warden, Christiansen, Johnson & Berg, PLLP 221 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59903-3038 Phone: 406.755.5535 Fax: 406.756.9436 If to CITY: City Manager City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903-1997 Phone: 406.758.7703 Fax: 406.758.7758 19. If this agreement is terminated by the fault of either SELLER or CITY, both SELLER and CITY shall have all rights available to them to seek damages through law or equity. 20. CITY understands and acknowledges that SELLER may wish to dispose of the Property as part of a tax -deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. CITY agrees to cooperate fully with SELLER in connection with any such tax -deferred exchange; provided -5- that CITY shall not incur any additional cost, expense or liability related to such tax -deferred exchange and that such exchange shall not extend the closing dates herein this Agreement. SELLER agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any such costs, expense or liability related to their tax -deferred exchange. In connection with such tax -deferred exchange, CITY understands and agrees that SELLER shall have the right to assign this Agreement and the rights hereunder to an intermediary for purposes of facilitating SELLER'S tax -deferred exchange. 21. This Offer, when accepted and following execution by Hampstead Partners, Inc. of the Assignment which follows, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. SELLER shall have the right to withdraw their Offer to CITY following CITY'S acceptance of such Offer if Hampstead Partners fails or refuses to execute the following Assignment. DATED this day of January, 2001. Michael T. McFarland Owner Mary L. McFarland Owner STATE OF MONTANA ) ss County of Flathead ) On this _ day of , 2001, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Montana, personally appeared Michael and Mary McFarland known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written. Notary Public, State of Montana SEAL Residing at My Commission expires ASSIGNMENT For value received Hampstead Partnership, Inc., 1205 Prospect Street, Suite 459, La Jolla, California, hereby assigns unto the City of Kalispell all Purchaser's rights under that certain "The Annex - Purchase and Sale Agreement" dated November 9, 2000, by and between Hampstead Partners, Inc. and Michael and Mary McFarland. Date STATE OF ss County of HAMPSTEAD PARTNERS, INC. az Principal On this _ day of 2001, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of , personally appeared known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written. SEAL Notary Public, State of Residing at My Commission expires -7- ACCEPTANCE The Offer to Sell and Assignment is hereby accepted by the City of Kalispell, Montana on this day of January, 2001, subject to ratification by Resolution of the City Council of Kalispell. CITY OF KALISPELL City Manager ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk STATE OF MONTANA : ss County of Flathead ) On this _ day of , 2001, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Montana, personally appeared Chris Kukulski and Theresa White, known to me to be the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Kalispell, a municipality, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, the day and year first above written. Notary Public, State of Montana SEAL Residing at My Commission expires