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HomeMy WebLinkAbout211-09 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 211-09 A RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE AND THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY AND COULSON PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND NEEDED FOR THE RUNWAY 16 SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves Offer and Acceptance contracts between the City of Fayetteville and the Standard Register Company and Coulson Properties Limited Partnership for the purchase of land needed for the Runway 16 Safety Area Improvement Project. Copies of the contracts are attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and "B" respectively, and made a part hereof. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements. PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of October, 2009. APPROVED: By: ATTEST: -�� By: 0 ' ELD JO •j', Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, CityClerk/, A.ga.jer G•G�1 Y °P...'P • 4kk� : FAYETTEVILLE: �'. iel:QkA NSP-" J� ,,,y, o ''".l'G T?(514 Coo`. Ray M. Boudreaux Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements 10/6/2009 City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Aviation Division Action Required: Transportation Department Approval and signature of the Mayor for Offer and Acceptance Contracts for land purchases in conjunction with the Runway 16 Safety Area Improvement project; Tract #5 - Standard Register Property $151,200, and Tract #2 - Coulson Properties, $40,200. 191,400.00 Cost of this request 5550.3960.7820.38 Account Number 07039 3 Project Number Budgeted Item ICE 3,814,188.00 Category / Project Budget 3,259,525.00 Correct Runway 16 RSA Phase 111 Program Category / Project Name Airport Capital Exp Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name $ 554,663.00 Airport Remaining Balance Fund Name Budget Adjustment Attached Departme lirector CD.) 41 7 Date City Attorney Date Financend Internal Services Director QIP f..07/474) Date D,PZ:29 ate Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: 119-09 Comments: Revised January 15, 2009 City Council Meeting of: October 6, 2009 Agenda Item Number: '• .��' 4 eville AVIATION DIVISION ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT • DRAKE FIELD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO/STAFF CONTRACT REVIEW MEMO TO: Mayor Jordan THRU: Chief of Staff THRU: StafflContract Review Committee THRU: Terry Gulley, Transportation Director FROM: Ray M. Boudreaux, Aviation Dir DATE: September 11, 2009 SUBJECT: Offer and Acceptance Contracts for Land purchases associated with the RSA 16 Improvement Project at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field RECOMMENDATION: Approve Offer and Acceptance Contracts for land purchases associated with the RSA 16 Improvement Project at Fayetteville Executive Airport, Drake Field. Signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk. BACKGROUND: Offer and Acceptance Contracts were sent to the landowners for consideration last month. Standard Register and Coulson Properties have accepted the offer to purchase by the City of Fayetteville. Attached are their respective contract for action by the City Council and the Mayor and City Clerk. DISCUSSION: The project is proceeding with work being done on the Ernest Lancaster ditch crossing. The Kearney Power/Cooper Electric property purchase is pending and will be submitted at a later date. BUDGET IMPACT: This project is fully funded 95% FAA/AIP and 5% Arkansas Department of Aeronautics. Attachments: Staff Review Coulson Properties Offer and Acceptance Contract ex), rr_S Standard Register Offer and Acceptance Contract Co,p 4500 SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE, SUITE F • AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING • FAYETTEVILLE AR 72701 479.718.7642 • 479.718.7646 FAX - www.accessfayetteville.org/govemmentlaviaton airport_economic_development@ci.fayetteville.ar.us RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAYE ITLVILLE AND THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY AND COULSON PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND NEEDED FOR THE RUNWAY 16 SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves Offer and Acceptance contracts between the City of Fayetteville and the Standard Register Company and Coulson Properties Limited Partnership for the purchase of land needed for the Runway 16 Safety Area Improvement Project. Copies of the contracts are attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and "B" respectively, and made a part hereof. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements. PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of October, 2009. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE CONTRACT 1. The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipal corporation, offers to buy, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the following described property: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" FOR PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 2. Purchase Price: Subject to the following conditions, the City of Fayetteville shall pay for the property at closing, the total and cash payment of $40,200.00 (including $1,082 for a temporary construction easement), in addition to relocating all signage on the property to be conveyed as directed by Coulson Properties Limited Partnership ("Coulson Properties"). The City of Fayetteville shall also restore the curb cuts on the remaining real estate owned by Coulson Properties at the City of Fayetteville's sole cost and expense 3. Offer Contingent: This offer of purchase is contingent upon approval of the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. 4. Conveyance will be made to the City of Fayetteville by Special Warranty Deed in the foem attached hereto as exhibit B and shall be subject to all recorded instruments and easements. Such conveyance shall exclude mineral rights owned by Coulson Properties . 5. The City of Fayetteville shall furnish a policy of title insurance in the amount of the purchase price from a title insurance company as selected by the City of Fayetteville. The City of Fayetteville shall pay the cost of the title insurance. 6. Coulson Properties agree(s) to allow the City of Fayetteville, if the City of Fayetteville so desires, at City of Fayetteville's expense, to survey the property. 7. Taxes and special assessments due on or before closing shall be paid by Coulson Properties. General taxes, ad valorem taxes, and special assessments for2009 and subsequent years shall be prorated as of closing. 8. The closing date shall be within ninety (90 ) days after approval of this offer by the City Council. If such date of closing falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be held the following working day. 9. Possession of the property shall be delivered to the City of Fayetteville on the date of closing. 10. Coulson Properties hereby grant(s) permission for the City of Fayetteville or its employees or designates to enter the above described property and improvements for the purpose of inspection and/or surveying. 11. Excluding signage, canopies and other trade fixtures, all improvements are included in the purchase price. 12. Risk of loss or damage to the property by fire or other casualty occurring up to the time of closing is assumed by the City of Fayetteville. 13. Coulson Properties has disclosed to the City of Fayetteville that this location has been, and is capable of, being used for the retail sale of motor fuel. Coulson Properties has advised the City of Fayetteville to test the property for utilities and environmental hazards. OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE CONTRACT Page 2of4 14. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas. 15. This agreement, when executed by both the City of Fayetteville and Coulson Properties shall contain the entire understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to the matters referred to herein and shall supersede all price or contemporaneous agreements, representations and understanding with respect to such matters, and no oral representations or statements shall be considered a part hereof. 16. This contract expires, if not accepted by Coulson Properties on or before the day of September, 2009. 17. The City of Fayetteville shall submit this fully executed Offer and Acceptance Contract to the City Council for their approval within thirty (30 ) days of acceptance by Coulson Properties . 18. NOTICE: THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ASSERTS AND Coulson Properties HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS OFFER IS EXPRESSLY CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS OFFER OF PURCHASE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FAYETTEVILLE AND THAT THE FAILURE OF THE COUNCIL TO SO APPROVE WILL MAKE ALL PORTIONS OF THIS OFFER NULL AND VOID. Coulson Properties Limited Partnership 1434 Pike Ave. N. Little Rock, AR. 72114-4050 By Coulson Properties , LLC, General Partner I1o� Name and Title By: Name and Title City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, A municipal corporation Lion 'd Jo dan, Mayor Sondra Smith, City Clerk Date: cl ` a' d e► Date: Date: ,01/e, Date: /We t • OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE CONTRACT Page 4 of 4 STATE OF ARKANSAS t�iJ l 19S ter COUNTY OF L o•; f r d ACKNOWLEDGMENT ss. tr• -"VA -- BE VY - BE IT REMEMB = ' 1, that on this date, before the undersigned, a duly commissioned nd acting otary, Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared t.",,/6.,,,k/2r�(C4.5 to ell known as the person(s) who executed the fpregoi g document, and who sated and acknowle• • that.-gelshelthey is/are -LL. il^,ANIyid^,i- C61/14,•-1 C'7 6,1441 ' of coot c,..., riff and ' /we duly�uthoriz d to execut he foregoin instrument for and in the name and behalf of said � J c -",e - 7/(c Gly C� 4t -r -71----1,-1.0e , and further stated and acknowledged that #she/tftey had so signed, executed and delivered said instrument for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. Crk WITNESS my hand and seal on this~day of S ?JC ,-^ 2009. /A_%\ MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: ry Public `,, ;;;g ;;,, EVERETtEG MARTIN Pulaskinty My Commission Expires September 8, 2043 ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF ARKANSAS ss. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this date, before the undersigned, a duly commissioned and acting Notary Public within and for said County and State, personally appeared Lioneld Jordan and Sondra Smith, to me well known as the persons who executed the foregoing document, and who stated and acknowledged that they are the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipal corporation, and are duly authorized in their respective capacities to execute the foregoing instrument for and in the name and behalf of said municipal corporation, and further stated and acknowledged that they had so signed, executed and delivered said instrument for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. WITNESS my hand and seal on this day of , 2009. Notary Public MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: HIGHWAY 71 RELOCATION Tract No. 1 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: (Deed Record 1029-334) PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: (NONE) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND GRADING EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: A 15 foot temporary construction and grading easement of equal and uniform width located along the East side of the above referenced property as shown on the attached Exhibit "A" Map. This temporary construction and grading easement contains 2,452 square feet (0.06 acres), more or less, and shall exclude any permanent structures which may be located or under construction within said temporary construction and grading easement area during the construction of this project and shall terminate when this project has been completed and accepted by the City of Fayetteville. 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Client: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Preplrly Os. : Colson PropAr504 P7.p/rly Lina E1341:11 Riyli R1 May Lana Lia 7133-154-yR-o-D4-440-71-7144 Moon by : Yc 41IW1d 0041 ultln3 Enain04r7 Ti2ttlitiklAV 74707 Peeled Nouns : U,S Nohray 71 (.100all40 a.1.: Juno 2009 Proj.ct Na 071164 Tract Oa. 2 Seals' 1- = 100 1 _(_,1912009) _ y Boudreaux -Tract 2 Prop.do Tract No. 2 Parcel No. 775.17774-000 Deed Record 99-73065 SURVEY DESCRIPTION: A part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ''A) of the Northwest Quarter (NW '1.) of Section 4, T -15-N, R -30-W, Washington County, Arkansas and being mort particularly described as follows: From the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter (NW 'A) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ''A), thence South 87°03'23" East - - -- T_T3.21_feet to a point on the East Right of Way line of the Frisco railroad, thence along said East line Soutlf8°10'12"-East---101,87-feet;_thenoe South 87°03'23" east - 294.41 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, thence South 87°03'23" -East =-"------- 79.98 feet to a point on the West Right of Way line of U.S. Highway No. 71; thence along said West line South 4°35'50" West - 362.28 feet; thence North 3°52'50" West - 169.43 feet; thence North 9°29'20" West - 73.51 fest; thence North 12°1T36" West 127.60 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.28 acres, more or leas. 1 C:ktataWASEMENTS.20081182143 HWY 71 REL0CATSOMTract 2.doe (6 19/20/ F2ay_Baudreaux _Tract 2 Esmt Ma _•df _ PUC - 3481 50. FT. (0.11 AC.). TCF - 6,I03 50. FT. (0.14 AC.) UTILITY EASEMENT MAP TRACT MAP NO. 2 Ex1ItBIT "A• T -11-M 1-16�M �rrN.""'t'" .197 O AIS OF puma ox Or FA11T1[V01L 0.5 u 4Ael11TA11W —1— _ L 9TAIE NC*N1M1911 MN OWNER NN 1/4- Nr 1/4 =nee 4 7 -1S -N, N-30- S •1037!' C - 270.16' 0•r1O1: 17 1193119306.6 77}5-171I77 07-7- 000 sdN2-nx,aa OMER, CO11L50N PROPERTIES LEGEN0 Permanent Utility E•sen4nl • — Garner of Prr*m.nt Welty Cmaa1401 775-17774-000 — Taw Pareal Number •1-7915 --- Dead 11Rord Tress nary CNnstr+icllan Casrn.nt PUC — Psnr.n.nt Ut4ty faarmnt TLC — Trnperarr ConetnrctI.a Ca111nS CITY OF FA YETTEVILLE Pr1pe ty O.,, : Cohan Pro••r11a4 0113+,. by : lealedord ConaulUrq fneorwlers pate Ayr 2009 Seale : Y • 100' Pro'el 14o. 072764 Tract N. 2 Protect Nana U.S. F9ty1•oy 71 Raloaatbn eao. r $Iuona Oahe (6119120091 Ray Boudreaux _Tract 2 Esmt.doc _ Pa$e 1 A Tract No. 2 HIGHWAY 71 RELOCATION PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: (Deed Record 99-73065) PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northwest Quarter (NW ''/a) of the Northwest Quarter (NW '/a) of Section 4, T -15-N, R -30-W, Washington County, Arkansas, being more particularly defined as follows: A 15 foot permanent utility easement of equal and uniform width located within property described in Deed Record 99-73065. This permanent utility easement is shown and dimensioned in detail on the attached Exhibit "A" Map and contains 5,481 square feet (0.13 acres), more or less. Temporary construction and grading easement description; A temporary construction and grading easement of variable width located along the West side of the above permanent utility easement as shown on the attached Exhibit "A" Map. This temporary construction and grading easement contains 6,183 square feet (0.14 acres), more or less, and shall exclude any permanent structures which may be located or under construction within said temporary construction and grading easement area during the construction of this project and shall tenninate when this project has been completed and accepted by the City of Fayetteville. C:ldatalEASEMENTS120071072164 Drake Field HWY 715EasementstT,acl2.doc EX H - SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT Coulson Properties Limited Partnership , an Arkansas limited partnership, hereinafter called ("GRANTOR"), for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, in hand paid by , hereinafter called ("GRANTEE"), the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby (subject to the terms, covenants, conditions and restrictions set forth below) grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said GRANTEE, and unto its, successors and assigns forever, certain real property (the "Property") situated in County, , Arkansas, and more particularly described on Exhibit A which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. This conveyance is made by GRANTOR, and accepted by GRANTEE, subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, reservations, leases, exceptions, rights-of-way and easements of record and all laws, regulations and restrictions, including building and zoning ordinances of municipal or other governmental authorities applicable to and enforceable against the Property and all encroachments, protrusions, boundary line disputes, overlaps, shortages of area, and easements which an inspection of the Property or an accurate survey would disclose, the exceptions set forth on the attached Exhibit B and the payment of real and personal property taxes and special assessments for the year 2009 and subsequent years. As further consideration for this conveyance, GRANTEE does hereby remise, release and forever discharge GRANTOR, Coulson Oil Company, Inc. and their respective members, managers, general partners, shareholders, agents, directors, employees and their respective general and limited partners, affiliates, officers, members, directors, shareholders, agents, managers, members, representatives, heirs, successors and assigns (collectively "Indemnified Parties"), from any and all claims, demands and causes of action, at law or in equity, for injury (including death), destruction, loss or damage of any kind or character, to the person or property of GRANTEE and GRANTEE's agents, employees, servants. This Instrument Was Prepared By: EVERETTE L. MARTIN, ESQ. Post Office Box 68 North Little Rock, AR 72115 GRANTEE'S ACCEPTANCE AND AFFIDAVIT The undersigned, on behalf of the GRANTEE, does hereby accept the above-described Property upon the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Special Warranty Deed, and certifies under penalty of false swearing that the legally correct amount of documentary stamps have been placed on this instrument. Exempt or no consideration paid if none shown. [Grantee's Name] Address: As further consideration for this conveyance, GRANTEE agrees to be responsible for and indemnify and hold the indemnified Parties harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, at law or in equity, brought by any and ail third parties, including without limitation GRANTEE's agents, employees, servants, invitees, representatives, heirs, successors and assigns and also including (without limitation) any private citizens, persons, organizations and any agency, branch or representative of federal, state or local government, on account of any injury (including death), destruction, loss or damage of any kind or character to persons, property or natural resources, arising out of, or in relation to the condition of the Property from whatever cause, including without limitation, any actual or alleged spills, leaks or other discharges onto or into the Property which have occurred prior to or may occur at any time after the effective date of this conveyance. The conditions, covenants, restrictions and other provisions set out hereinabove shall be covenants running with the land and shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their subsidiaries, affiliates, legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said Property unto the said GRANTEE and unto GRANTEE's, successors and assigns forever, with all tenements, appurtenances and hereditaments thereunto belonging, and, subject to the terms, covenants, conditions, restrictions and provisions contained herein, and in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, the GRANTOR hereby covenants with the said GRANTEE that GRANTOR will forever warrant and defend the title to said Property against all lawful claims and encumbrances done or suffered by or through GRANTOR, but against none other. partner Executed to be effective as of the day of , 2009. Coulson Properties Limited Partnership, an Arkansas limited partnership By: Coulson Properties GP, LLC, general By: Michael B. Coulson, member / Date STATE OF ARKANSAS ) [Acknowledgement Follows] ) ss: Acknowledgment COUNTY OF PULASKI ) On this day, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, duly commissioned, qualified and acting, within and for said County and State, appeared in person the within named Michael B. Coulson , to me personally well known, who stated that he was a member of Coulson Properties Limited Partnership , an Arkansas limited partnership, and was duly authorized in that capacity to execute the foregoing instrument for and in the name and behalf of said partnership and further stated and acknowledged that he had so signed, executed and delivered said foregoing instrument for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this — day of , 2009. Notary Public My Commission Expires: (S E A L) OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE CONTRACT FOR TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY IN LIEU OF CONDEMNATION This OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE CONTRACT (the "Agreement") is made effective as of September , 2009, between the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, a municipal corporation ("Purchaser") and THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, and Ohio corporation ("Seller"). 1. Property: Purchaser agrees to purchase approximately 3.4 acres of land in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, as more fully described on the attached Exhibit A (the "Property"), on the terms and conditions of this Agreement (in lieu of exercising rights to acquire the property through eminent domain). 2. Purchase Price: Purchaser shall pay $151,200.00 (including $4,218.04 for a temporary construction easement) (the "Purchase Price") to Seller in cash at "Closing" (defined in Section 8). The Purchase Price is based on the "Salient Facts and Conclusions" attached as Exhibit B. 3. Condition to Closing: Purchaser's obligation to complete the Closing is contingent upon approval of the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, but there are no other conditions to Closing. If the City Council approves the Agreement, Purchaser will be unconditionally obligated to complete the transaction on the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 4. Deed. Conveyance will be made to Purchaser by a Special or Limited Warranty Deed (or the Arkansas equivalent), subject to the "Permitted Exceptions" (defined below). Such conveyance shall include mineral rights owned by Seller in connection with the Property. 5. Title / Permitted Exceptions. Purchaser confirms that it has examined title to the Property and it agrees to accept title to the Property subject to all easements, rights of way, covenants, restrictions and other encumbrances of record, if any, except mortgages and liens (the "Permitted Exceptions"). 6. Survev. Purchaser confirms that it has surveyed the Property, and it agrees to accept title to the Property subject to all matters shown in the survey. A copy of the survey is attached as Exhibit C. 7. Taxes. Seller will be responsible for all taxes and special assessments due on or before the Closing date. 8. Closing. The closing of the purchase of the Property (the "Closing") shall take place on the 30th day after this Agreement is approved by the City Council. If such date of Closing falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be held the following working day. The parties will conduct the Closing through escrow, by delivering all funds and documents to the Escrow Agent or to any other entity selected by mutual agreement of the parties (the "Closing Agent"). 9. Transfer of Possession / No Warranties. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Purchaser on the date of Closing in "AS -IS, WHERE -IS" condition, with all faults and without recourse to the Seller. Seller makes no covenant, representation or warranty, whether express or implied, and Seller specifically disclaims any and all representations and warranties with respect to the Property including but not limited to matters pertaining to: (i) the physical condition of the Property; or (ii) the suitability of the Property for any use; or (iii) environmental conditions. 10. Purchaser's Commitment. As a material inducement to Seller to enter into and perform this Agreement, Purchaser covenants and agrees as follows: (a) Purchaser will construct the improvements commonly known as the "Runway 16 Safety Area Improvement Project" including the improvements to and realignment of US Highway 71, substantially as shown on the attached Exhibit D (the "Project"); (b) As a part of the Project, Purchase will remove certain existing improvements on the Property; and Purchaser covenants and agrees to repair and replace the affected portions of ail such improvements on Seller's remaining property, including but not limited all affected portions of the security fencing, concrete drive, asphalt driveways and parking areas on Seller's remaining property (making modifications as appropriate to account for the removal of the improvements on the Property). Purchaser covenants and agrees that all such work will be performed as necessary to assure that the items repaired or replaced are in a condition that is substantially the same as, or better than, their condition before the Closing date. (c) Purchaser will construct the Project in a manner designed and implemented to minimize disruption to Seller's business operations. (d) During construction of the Project, Seller's existing ingress, egress and access to US Highway 71 will not be restricted on more than two occasions, for a maximum of one hour each time (and Purchaser will give Seller at least five business days advance written notice before any such restriction occurs); and (e) Upon completion of the Project, Seller will continue to have access to US Highway 71, at the access point (with the curb cuts) shown in Exhibit D. 11. Personal Property. There are no structures on the Property. But, to the extent it contains improvements of any kind, they are included in the Purchase Price and transferred to Purchaser at Closing. 12. Casualty and Loss. Risk of loss or damage to the property by fire or other casualty occurring up to the time of Closing is assumed by Seller. 13. Environmental Conditions. Purchaser acknowledges that it has conducted due diligence regarding the Property prior to the date of this Agreement, including but not limited to the environmental condition and quality of the Property, and that all such investigations have been satisfactory to Purchaser in all respects. Purchaser has obtained and reviewed an Environmental Impact Statement, prepared for Purchaser, at Purchaser's expense and determined that no further investigation or testing is required, and Purchaser accepts the environmental condition of the Property. 14. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas. 15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, when executed by both the Purchaser and Seller contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to the matters referred to herein and shall supersede all price or contemporaneous agreements, representations and understanding with respect to such matters, and no oral representations or statements shall be considered a part hereof. 16. Post -Closing Obligations. Purchaser's acceptance of the Deed will extinguish this Agreement by operation of merger and therefore neither party will have any obligation under this Agreement from and after the Closing; except as follows: (a) Purchaser's commitment in Section 10 is a binding obligation which will survive the Closing until it has been fully performed and completed; and (b) Seller's obligation in the Temporary Construction Easement attached as Exhibit E is a binding obligation which will survive the Closing until the portion of the Project being performed adjacent to Seller's property has been fully performed and completed. 17, Presentation to City Council. The Purchaser shall submit this fully executed Agreement to the City Council for their approval within 30 days after the effective date written above. 18. NOTICE: THE PURCHASER ASSERTS AND THE SELLER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS OFFER IS EXPRESSLY CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THIS OFFER 2 OF PURCHASE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FAYETTEVILLE AND THAT THE FAILURE OF THE COUNCIL TO SO APPROVE WILL MAKE ALL PORTIONS OF THIS OFFER NULL AND VOID. 19. Notices. Each notice required under this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given on the date the notice is either delivered personally, or mailed by overnight or same-day express mail delivery service, or transmitted by facsimile or e-mail; except that a notice transmitted by facsimile or e-mail will not be effective until the addressee (or the attorney for the addressee) transmits a facsimile or e-mail acknowledging receipt of the notice or until a hard copy is delivered by any other means authorized in this Agreement. Notices must be delivered to the following addresses: To Purchaser: With a copy to: To Seller: With a copy to: 20. Counterparts. The Standard Register Company 600 Albany Street Dayton, Ohio 45408 Attn: Phone: Facsimile: E -Mail: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP One Dayton Centre One South Main Street Suite 1300 Dayton, Ohio 45402 Attn: Merideth Ann Trott Phone: (937) 449-6400 Fax: (937) 449-6405 E -Mail: trott(cDdinslaw.com This Agreement and the signatures on this Agreement may be transmitted by facsimile or e-mail. Any properly transmitted signature will be deemed to constitute an original signature and counterparts of this Agreement containing (actual or deemed) original signatures of both parties will be deemed to constitute a single, enforceable contract. See next pages for signatures 3 THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY By: Name: Robert M. Ginnan Title: Vice President, Treasurer & CFO STATE OF OHIO ) COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY ) ACKNOWLEDGMENT ss. Date: Wept:. 11, 2009 BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this date, before the undersigned, a duly commissioned and acting Notary Public within and for said County and State, personally appeared Robert M. Ginnan , to me well known as the person(s) who executed the foregoing document, and who stated and acknowledged that he/she/they is/areVP, Treas. , CFO of The Standard Register Company and is/are duly authorized to execute the foregoing instrument for and in the name and behalf of said corporation, and further stated and acknowledged that he/she/they had so signed, executed and delivered said instrument for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth. WITNESS my hand and seal on this 11 day of September, 2009. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: BARBARA J. WIDERA, Notary Puha In and for the State of Ohio My Commission Expires August 3, 2013 4 Notary Public CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, A municipal corporation 'eld ordan, Ma I+" 6-.4,0 a Sondra Smith, City Clerk STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) Date: ir/9 Date: Agit D� ACKNOWLEDGMENT ss. BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this date, before the undersigned, a duly commissioned and acting Notary Public within and for said County and State, personally appeared Lioneld Jordan and Sondra Smith, to me well known as the persons who executed the foregoing document, and who stated and acknowledged that they are the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a municipal corporation, and are duly authorized in their respective capacities to execute the foregoing instrument for and in the name and behalf of said municipal corporation, and further stated and acknowledged that they had so signed, executed and delivered said instrument for the consideration, uses and purposes therein mentioned and set fort WITNESS my hand and seal on this 13 dayrof��r, 2009. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: 07-1-c201tt 5 Notary Public 0111111i to PW -i•.*OTARy�c,? tea• •�� 44. PU°LAO; 4