SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) March 31, 1997
BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES LTD.-VIII
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Exact Name of Registrant
Illinois 0-9541
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State or other jurisdiction Commission file number
2355 Waukegan Road
Suite A200
Bannockburn, Illinois 36-3011615
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Address of principal I.R.S. Employer
executive offices Identification
Number
60015
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Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(847) 267-1600
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ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
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a) Walnut Hills Apartments, Phase I
In 1980, the Partnership acquired Walnut Hills Apartments, Phase I, San
Antonio, Texas ("Phase I"), utilizing approximately $2,635,000 in offering
proceeds. Phase I was acquired subject to an existing first mortgage loan of
approximately $2,649,000. In 1983, the Partnership sold Phase I and Walnut
Hills Apartments, Phase II ("Phase II"), located adjacent to Phase I, to an
unaffiliated party with a portion of the sale price in the form of a purchase
money note (the "Note"). The purchaser defaulted on the Note and the
Partnership reacquired title to Phase I and Phase II through foreclosure in
1986. Prior to the foreclosure, the Partnership received approximately
$1,900,000 pursuant to the sale related to Phase I and Phase II combined
comprised of the cash down payment and principal payments on the Note.
In 1993, the first mortgage loan on Phase I was refinanced with a new mortgage
loan in the amount of $5,219,500. The Partnership received excess refinancing
proceeds of approximately $2,751,000.
On March 31, 1997, the Partnership contracted to sell Phase I for a sale price
of $4,800,000 to an unaffiliated party, Michael P. Morrison (also referred to
as the "Purchaser"). Mr. Morrison is a partner in the law firm of Hopkins &
Sutter in Chicago. Hopkins & Sutter, including Mr. Morrison, have provided
legal services periodically to the Partnership and to numerous affiliates of
the General Partner.
The Purchaser has deposited $48,000 into an escrow account as earnest money.
The remainder of the sale price will be payable in cash at closing, scheduled
for July 1, 1997. From the proceeds of the sale, the Partnership will pay the
outstanding balance of the first mortgage loan which is expected to be
approximately $5,071,000 at closing and $96,000 as a brokerage commission to
an affiliate of the third party providing property management services for
Phase I. At closing, the Partnership will utilize the proceeds of the sale of
Phase I along with a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of Phase II, as
described below, to satisfy its obligations with respect to the sale of Phase
I.
The Partnership has simultaneously contracted to sell Phase II to the
Purchaser, as described below. If the agreement of sale for Phase I or Phase
II is terminated for any reason, the agreement of sale for the other Phase will
also be deemed terminated.
Neither the General Partner nor any affiliate will receive a brokerage
commission in connection with the sale of Phase I. The General Partner will be
reimbursed by the Partnership for actual expenses incurred in connection with
the sale.
The closing is subject to the satisfaction of numerous terms and conditions,
including the closing of the sale of Phase II. There can be no assurance that
all of the terms and conditions will be complied with and, therefore, it is
possible the sale of Phase I may not occur.
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b) Walnut Hills Apartments, Phase II
In 1981, the Partnership acquired Walnut Hills Apartments, Phase II, San
Antonio, Texas ("Phase II"), utilizing approximately $1,786,000 in offering
proceeds. Phase II was acquired subject to a first mortgage loan in the amount
of approximately $3,600,000. In 1983, the Partnership sold Phase II and Walnut
Hills Apartments, Phase I ("Phase I"), located adjacent to Phase II, to an
unaffiliated party with a portion of the sale price in the form of a purchase
money note (the "Note"). The purchaser defaulted on the Note and the
Partnership reacquired title to Phase II and Phase I through foreclosure in
1986. As described in Item 2 (a) above, prior to the foreclosure, the
Partnership received approximately $1,900,000 pursuant to the sale related to
Phase I and Phase II combined comprised of the cash down payment and principal
payments on the Note.
In 1993, the first mortgage loan on Phase II was refinanced with a new mortgage
loan in the amount of $1,930,500. The Partnership paid $1,354,373 from the
proceeds of the refinancing of Phase I towards the refinancing of Phase II.
On March 31, 1997, the Partnership contracted to sell Phase II for a sale price
of $5,800,000 to an unaffiliated party, Michael P. Morrison (also referred to
as the "Purchaser"). Mr. Morrison is a partner in the law firm of Hopkins &
Sutter in Chicago. Hopkins & Sutter, including Mr. Morrison, have provided
legal services periodically to the Partnership and to numerous affiliates of
the General Partner.
The Purchaser has deposited $58,000 into an escrow account as earnest money.
The remainder of the sale price will be payable in cash at closing, scheduled
for July 1, 1997. From the proceeds of the sale, the Partnership will pay the
outstanding balance of the first mortgage loan which is expected to be
approximately $1,871,000 at closing and $116,000 as a brokerage commission to
an affiliate of the third party providing property management services for
Phase II. The Partnership will receive the remaining proceeds of approximately
$3,813,000, less closing costs. At closing, the Partnership will utilize a
portion of the net proceeds from Phase II to satisfy its obligations with
respect to the sale of Phase I, as described above.
The Partnership has simultaneously contracted to sell Phase I to the Purchaser,
as described above. If the agreement of sale for Phase I or Phase II is
terminated for any reason, the agreement of sale for the other Phase will also
be deemed terminated.
Neither the General Partner nor any affiliate will receive a brokerage
commission in connection with the sale of Phase II. The General Partner will
be reimbursed by the Partnership for actual expenses incurred in connection
with the sale.
The closing is subject to the satisfaction of numerous terms and conditions,
including the closing of the sale of Phase II. There can be no assurance that
all of the terms and conditions will be complied with and, therefore, it is
possible the sale of Phase II may not occur.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(A) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS:
None
(B) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
None
(C) EXHIBITS:
(2) (a) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto relating to the sale
of Walnut Hills Apartments, Phase I, San Antonio, Texas.
(b) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto relating to the sale
of Walnut Hills Apartments, Phase II, San Antonio, Texas.
No information is required under Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 and these items
have, therefore, been omitted.
Signature
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES LTD.-VIII
By: Balcor Partners-79, an Illinois general
partnership, its general partner
By: RGF-Balcor Associates, an Illinois general
partnership, a partner
By: The Balcor Company, a Delaware corporation,
a partner
By: /s/ Jerry M. Ogle
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Jerry M. Ogle, Managing Director
and Secretary
Dated: April 15, 1997
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AGREEMENT OF SALE
THIS AGREEMENT OF SALE (this "Agreement"), is entered into as of the 31st
day of March, 1997, by and between MICHAEL P. MORRISON ("Purchaser"), and
WALNUT HILLS I PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Illinois limited partnership
("Seller").
W I T N E S S E T H:
1. PURCHASE AND SALE. Purchaser agrees to purchase and Seller agrees to sell
at the price Four Million Eight Hundred Thousand And No/100 Dollars
($4,800,000.00) (the "Purchase Price"), that certain property commonly known as
Walnut Hills I Apartments, San Antonio, Texas legally described on Exhibit A
attached hereto (the "Property"). Included in the Purchase Price is all of the
personal property set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto (the "Personal
Property").
2. PURCHASE PRICE. The Purchase Price shall be paid by Purchaser as follows:
2.1. Upon the execution of this Agreement, the sum of Forty-Eight
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($48,000.00) (the "Initial Earnest Money") to be
held in escrow by and in accordance with the provisions of the Escrow Agreement
("Escrow Agreement") attached hereto as Exhibit C;
2.2 [Paragraph deleted]
2.3. On the "Closing Date" (hereinafter defined), the balance of the
Purchase Price, adjusted in accordance with the prorations, by federally wired
"immediately available" funds, on or before 11:00 a.m Chicago time.
Except as expressly set forth herein or in the event of Seller's default
hereunder, upon expiration of the Inspection Period all of the Earnest Money
and the interest thereon shall be non-refundable.
3. TITLE COMMITMENT AND SURVEY.
3.1. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a copy of a title commitment for an
owner's standard title insurance policy issued by Charter Title Company on
behalf of Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as
"Title Insurer") with an effective date of March 2, 1997 for the Property (the
"Title Commitment"). For purposes of this Agreement, "Permitted Exceptions"
shall mean: (a) the general printed exceptions contained in the standard title
policy to be issued by Title Insurer based on the Title Commitment; (b) general
real estate taxes, association assessments, special assessments, special
district taxes and related charges not yet due and payable; (c) matters shown
on the "Existing Survey" (hereinafter defined); (d) matters caused by the
actions of Purchaser; and (e) the title exceptions set forth in Schedule B of
the Title Commitment as Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, to the extent that same affect the
Property. All other exceptions to title shall be referred to as "Unpermitted
Exceptions". The Title Commitment shall be conclusive evidence of good title
as therein shown as to all matters to be insured by the title policy, subject
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only to the exceptions therein stated. On the Closing Date, Title Insurer
shall deliver to Purchaser a standard title policy in conformance with the
previously delivered Title Commitment, subject to Permitted Exceptions and
Unpermitted Exceptions waived by Purchaser (the "Title Policy"). Seller and
Purchaser shall each pay for one-half of the costs of the Title Commitment and
Title Policy including one half of the cost of the survey endorsement.
3.2. Purchaser has received a survey of the Property prepared by
Macina Bose Copeland and Associates, Inc. dated August 14, 1996 (the "Existing
Survey"). Seller and Purchaser shall each pay for one-half of the costs of
updating the Existing Survey and Seller shall deliver the updated survey (the
"Updated Survey") to Purchaser within 15 days after the date hereof. Purchaser
shall advise Seller of any unacceptable survey matters disclosed in the Updated
Survey prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period.
3.3. The obligation of Purchaser to pay various costs set forth in
Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
4. PAYMENT OF CLOSING COSTS.
4.1. In addition to the costs set forth in Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2,
Purchaser and Seller shall each pay for one-half of the costs of the
documentary or transfer stamps to be paid with reference to the "Deed"
(hereinafter defined) and all other stamps, intangible, transfer, documentary,
recording, sales tax and surtax imposed by law with reference to any other sale
documents delivered in connection with the sale of the Property to Purchaser
and all other charges of the Title Insurer in connection with this transaction.
4.2. Each party shall be responsible for and shall pay its respective
attorneys' fees.
5. CONDITION OF TITLE.
5.1. If, prior to "Closing" (as hereinafter defined), a date-down to the
Title Commitment or the Updated Survey discloses any new Unpermitted Exception,
Seller shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the date-down to the Title
Commitment or the Updated Survey, as applicable, at Seller's expense, to (i)
bond over, cure and/or have any Unpermitted Exceptions which, in the aggregate,
do not exceed $25,000.00, removed from the Title Commitment or to have the
Title Insurer commit to insure against loss or damage that may be occasioned by
such Unpermitted Exceptions, or (ii) have the right, but not the obligation, to
bond over, cure and/or have any Unpermitted Exceptions which, in the aggregate,
equal or exceed $25,000.00, removed from the Title Commitment or to have the
Title Insurer commit to insure against loss or damage that may be occasioned by
such Unpermitted Exceptions. In such event, the time of Closing shall be
delayed, if necessary, to give effect to said aforementioned time periods.
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If Seller fails to cure or have said Unpermitted Exception removed or have the
Title Insurer commit to insure as specified above within said thirty (30) day
period or if Seller elects not to exercise its rights under (ii) in the
preceding sentence, Purchaser may terminate this Agreement upon notice to
Seller within five (5) days after the expiration of said thirty (30) day
period. Absent notice from Purchaser to Seller in accordance with the
preceding sentence, Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected to take title
subject to said Unpermitted Exception. If Purchaser terminates this Agreement
in accordance with the terms of this Paragraph 5.1, this Agreement shall become
null and void without further action of the parties and all Earnest Money
theretofore deposited into the escrow by Purchaser together with any interest
accrued thereon, shall be returned to Purchaser, and neither party shall have
any further liability to the other, except for Purchaser's obligation to
indemnify Seller and restore the Property, as more fully set forth in
Paragraph 7.
5.2. Seller agrees to convey fee simple title to the Property to
Purchaser or Purchaser's nominee by special warranty deed (the "Deed") in
recordable form subject only to the Permitted Exceptions and any Unpermitted
Exceptions waived by Purchaser.
6. CONDEMNATION, EMINENT DOMAIN, DAMAGE AND CASUALTY.
6.1. Except as provided in the indemnity provisions contained in
Paragraph 7.1 of this Agreement, Seller shall bear all risk of loss with
respect to the Property up to the earlier of the dates upon which either
possession or title is transferred to Purchaser in accordance with this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of damage to the
Property by fire or other casualty prior to the Closing Date, repair of which
would cost less than or equal to $100,000.00 (as determined by Seller in good
faith) Purchaser shall not have the right to terminate its obligations under
this Agreement by reason thereof, but Seller shall have the right to elect to
either repair and restore the Property (in which case the Closing Date shall be
extended until completion of such restoration) or to assign and transfer to
Purchaser on the Closing Date all of Seller's right, title and interest in and
to all insurance proceeds paid or payable to Seller on account of such fire or
casualty. Seller shall promptly notify Purchaser in writing of any such fire
or other casualty and Seller's determination of the cost to repair the damage
caused thereby. In the event of damage to the Property by fire or other
casualty prior to the Closing Date, repair of which would cost in excess of
$100,000.00 (as determined by Seller in good faith), then this Agreement may be
terminated at the option of Purchaser, which option shall be exercised, if at
all, by Purchaser's written notice thereof to Seller within five (5) business
days after Purchaser receives written notice of such fire or other casualty and
Seller's determination of the amount of such damages, and upon the exercise of
such option by Purchaser this Agreement shall become null and void, the Earnest
Money deposited by Purchaser shall be returned to Purchaser together with
interest thereon, and neither party shall have any further liability or
obligations hereunder. In the event that Purchaser does not exercise the
option set forth in the preceding sentence, the Closing shall take place on the
Closing Date and Seller shall assign and transfer to Purchaser on the Closing
Date all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all insurance proceeds
paid or payable to Seller on account of the fire or casualty.
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6.2. If between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, any
condemnation or eminent domain proceedings are initiated which might result in
the taking of any part of the Property or the taking or closing of any right of
access to the Property, Seller shall immediately notify Purchaser of such
occurrence. In the event that the taking of any part of the Property shall:
(i) materially impair access to the Property; (ii) cause any material
non-compliance with any applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation of any
federal, state or local authority or governmental agencies having jurisdiction
over the Property or any portion thereof; or (iii) materially and adversely
impair the use of the Property as it is currently being operated (hereinafter
collectively referred to as a "Material Event"), Purchaser may:
6.2.1. terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller, in
which event the Earnest Money deposited by Purchaser, together with interest
thereon, shall be returned to Purchaser and all rights and obligations of the
parties hereunder with respect to the closing of this transaction will cease;
or
6.2.2. proceed with the Closing, in which event Seller shall assign
to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to any award made
in connection with such condemnation or eminent domain proceedings.
6.3. Purchaser shall then notify Seller, within five (5) business days
after Purchaser's receipt of Seller's notice, whether Purchaser elects to
exercise its rights under Paragraph 6.2.1 or Paragraph 6.2.2. Closing shall be
delayed, if necessary, until Purchaser makes such election. If Purchaser fails
to make an election within such five (5) business day period, Purchaser shall
be deemed to have elected to exercise its rights under Paragraph 6.2.2. If
between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, any condemnation or
eminent domain proceedings are initiated which do not constitute a Material
Event, Purchaser shall be required to proceed with the Closing, in which event
Seller shall assign to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest in
and to any award made in connection with such condemnation or eminent domain
proceedings.
7. INSPECTION AND AS-IS CONDITION.
7.1. During the period commencing on March 31, 1997 and ending at 5:00
p.m. Chicago time on April 30, 1997 (said period being herein referred to as
the "Inspection Period"), Purchaser and the agents, engineers, employees,
contractors and surveyors retained by Purchaser may enter upon the Property, at
any reasonable time and upon reasonable prior notice to Seller, to inspect the
Property, including a review of leases located at the Property, and to conduct
and prepare such studies, tests and surveys as Purchaser may deem reasonably
necessary and appropriate. In connection with Purchaser's review of the
Property, Seller agrees to deliver to Purchaser copies of the current rent roll
for the Property, the most recent tax and insurance bills, utility account
numbers, service contracts, and unaudited year end 1995, 1996 and 1997 year to
date operating statements. Furthermore, if the following is reasonably
available to Seller, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser an environmental report.
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All of the foregoing tests, investigations and studies to be conducted
under this Paragraph 7.1 by Purchaser shall be at Purchaser's sole cost and
expense and Purchaser shall restore the Property to the condition existing
prior to the performance of such tests or investigations by or on behalf of
Purchaser. Purchaser shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller and any
affiliate, parent of Seller, and all shareholders, employees, officers and
directors of Seller or Seller's affiliate or parent (hereinafter collectively
referred to as "Affiliate of Seller") harmless from any and all liability, cost
and expense (including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, court
costs and costs of appeal) suffered or incurred by Seller or Affiliates of
Seller for injury to persons or property caused by Purchaser's investigations
and inspection of the Property. Purchaser shall undertake its obligation to
defend set forth in the preceding sentence using attorneys selected by Seller,
in Seller's sole discretion.
Prior to commencing any such tests, studies and investigations, Purchaser
shall furnish to Seller a certificate of insurance evidencing comprehensive
general public liability insurance insuring the person, firm or entity
performing such tests, studies and investigations and listing Seller and
Purchaser as additional insureds thereunder.
If Purchaser is dissatisfied with the results of the tests, studies or
investigations performed or information received pursuant to this Paragraph
7.1, Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice of such termination to Seller at any time prior to the
expiration of the Inspection Period. If written notice is not received by
Seller pursuant to this Paragraph 7.1 prior to the expiration of the Inspection
Period, then the right of Purchaser to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
this Paragraph 7.1 shall be waived. If Purchaser terminates this Agreement by
written notice to Seller prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period: (i)
Purchaser shall promptly deliver to Seller copies of all studies, reports and
other investigations obtained by Purchaser in connection with its due diligence
during the Inspection Period; and (ii) the Earnest Money deposited by Purchaser
shall be immediately paid to Purchaser, together with any interest earned
thereon, and neither Purchaser nor Seller shall have any right, obligation or
liability under this Agreement, except for Purchaser's obligation to indemnify
Seller and restore the Property, as more fully set forth in this Paragraph 7.1.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the terms of this
Paragraph 7.1, shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Deed and
termination of this Agreement.
7.2. Seller acquired title to the Property by foreclosure (or
deed-in-lieu thereof) and, therefore, Seller can make no representations or
warranties relating to the condition of the Property or the Personal Property.
Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that it will be purchasing the Property and
the Personal Property based solely upon its inspections and investigations of
the Property and the Personal Property, and that Purchaser will be purchasing
the Property and the Personal Property "AS IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS", based
upon the condition of the Property and the Personal Property as of the date of
this Agreement, wear and tear and loss by fire or other casualty or
condemnation excepted. Without limiting the foregoing, Purchaser acknowledges
that, except as may otherwise be specifically set forth elsewhere in this
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Agreement, neither Seller nor its consultants, brokers or agents have made any
representations or warranties of any kind upon which Purchaser is relying as to
any matters concerning the Property or the Personal Property, including, but
not limited to, the condition of the land or any improvements comprising the
Property, the existence or non-existence of "Hazardous Materials" (as
hereinafter defined), economic projections or market studies concerning the
Property, any development rights, taxes, bonds, covenants, conditions and
restrictions affecting the Property, water or water rights, topography,
drainage, soil, subsoil of the Property, the utilities serving the Property or
any zoning or building laws, rules or regulations or "Environmental Laws"
(hereinafter defined) affecting the Property. Seller makes no representation
or warranty that the Property complies with Title III of the Americans with
Disabilities Act or any fire code or building code. Purchaser hereby releases
Seller and the Affiliates of Seller from any and all liability in connection
with any claims which Purchaser may have against Seller or the Affiliates of
Seller, and Purchaser hereby agrees not to assert any claims for contribution,
cost recovery or otherwise, against Seller or the Affiliates of Seller,
relating directly or indirectly to the existence of asbestos or Hazardous
Materials on, or environmental conditions of, the Property, whether known or
unknown. As used herein, "Environmental Laws" means all federal, state and
local statutes, codes, regulations, rules, ordinances, orders, standards,
permits, licenses, policies and requirements (including consent decrees,
judicial decisions and administrative orders) relating to the protection,
preservation, remediation or conservation of the environment or worker health
or safety, all as amended or reauthorized, or as hereafter amended or
reauthorized, including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 9601
et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C.
Section 6901 et seq., the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
("Right-to-Know Act"), 42 U.S.C. Section 11001 et seq., the Clean Air Act
("CAA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act ("Clean Water Act"), 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq., the Toxic Substances
Control Act ("TSCA"), 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq., the Safe Drinking Water
Act ("Safe Drinking Water Act"), 42 U.S.C. Section 300f et seq., the Atomic
Energy Act ("AEA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 2011 et seq., the Occupational Safety and
Health Act ("OSHA"), 29 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq., and the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act (the "Transportation Act"), 49 U.S.C. Section 1802 et seq.
As used herein, "Hazardous Materials" means: (1) "hazardous substances," as
defined by CERCLA; (2) "hazardous wastes," as defined by RCRA; (3) any
radioactive material including, without limitation, any source, special nuclear
or by-product material, as defined by AEA; (4) asbestos in any form or
condition; (5) polychlorinated biphenyls; and (6) any other material, substance
or waste to which liability or standards of conduct may be imposed under any
Environmental Laws. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
the terms of this Paragraph 7.2 shall survive the Closing and the delivery of
the Deed and termination of this Agreement.
7.3. Seller has provided to Purchaser certain unaudited historical
financial information regarding the Property relating to certain periods of
time in which Seller owned the Property. Seller and Purchaser hereby
acknowledge that such information has been provided to Purchaser at Purchaser's
request solely as illustrative material. Seller makes no representation or
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warranty that such material is complete or accurate or that Purchaser will
achieve similar financial or other results with respect to the operations of
the Property, it being acknowledged by Purchaser that Seller's operation of the
Property and allocations of revenues or expenses may be vastly different than
Purchaser may be able to attain. Purchaser acknowledges that it is a
sophisticated and experienced purchaser of real estate and further that
Purchaser has relied upon its own investigation and inquiry with respect to the
operation of the Property and releases Seller and the Affiliates of Seller from
any liability with respect to such historical information. Notwithstanding
anything contained herein to the contrary, the terms of this Paragraph 7.3
shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Deed and termination of this
Agreement.
7.4. Seller has provided to Purchaser the following existing report:
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prepared by H&GCL, dated April 13, 1993
("Existing Report"). Seller makes no representation or warranty concerning
the accuracy or completeness of the Existing Report. Purchaser hereby releases
Seller and the Affiliates of Seller from any liability whatsoever with respect
to the Existing Report, or, including, without limitation, the matters set
forth in the Existing Report, and the accuracy and/or completeness of the
Existing Report. Furthermore, Purchaser acknowledges that it will be
purchasing the Property with all faults disclosed in the Existing Report.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the terms of this
Paragraph 7.4 shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Deeds and
termination of this Agreement.
8. CLOSING. The closing of this transaction (the "Closing") shall be on
June 2, 1997 (the "Closing Date"), at the office of Title Insurer, Chicago,
Illinois or Dallas, Texas (at Purchaser's option) at which time Seller shall
deliver possession of the Property to Purchaser. This transaction shall be
closed through an escrow with Title Insurer, in accordance with the general
provisions of the usual and customary form of deed and money escrow for similar
transactions in Texas, or at the option of either party, the Closing shall be a
"New York style" closing at which the Purchaser shall wire the Purchase Price
to Title Insurer on the Closing Date and prior to the release of the Purchase
Price to Seller, Purchaser shall receive the Title Policy or marked up
commitment dated the date of the Closing Date. In the event of a New York
style closing, Seller shall deliver to Title Insurer any customary affidavit in
connection with a New York style closing. All closing and escrow fees shall be
divided equally between the parties hereto.
9. CLOSING DOCUMENTS.
9.1. On or prior to the Closing Date, Seller and Purchaser shall execute
and deliver to one another a joint closing statement. In addition, Purchaser
shall deliver to Seller the balance of the Purchase Price, an assumption of the
documents set forth in Paragraph 9.2.3 and 9.2.4 and such other documents as
may be reasonably required by the Title Insurer in order to consummate the
transaction as set forth in this Agreement.
9.2. On the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the
following:
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9.2.1. the Deed (in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto),
subject to Permitted Exceptions and those Unpermitted Exceptions waived by
Purchaser;
9.2.2. a quit claim bill of sale conveying the Personal Property
(in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto);
9.2.3. assignment and assumption of intangible property (in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit G), including, without limitation, the service
contracts listed in Exhibit H;
9.2.4. an assignment and assumption of leases and security deposits
(in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I);
9.2.5. non-foreign affidavit (in the form of Exhibit J attached
hereto);
9.2.6. original, and/or copies of, leases affecting the Property in
Seller's possession (which shall be delivered at the Property);
9.2.7. all documents and instruments reasonably required by the
Title Insurer to issue the Title Policy;
9.2.8. possession of the Property to Purchaser, subject to the terms
of leases;
9.2.9. evidence of the termination of the management agreement;
9.2.10. notice to the tenants of the Property of the transfer of
title and assumption by Purchaser of the landlord's obligation under the leases
and the obligation to refund the security deposits (in the form of Exhibit K);
and
9.2.11. an updated rent roll.
10. PURCHASER'S DEFAULT. ALL EARNEST MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE ESCROW IS TO
SECURE THE TIMELY PERFORMANCE BY PURCHASER OF ITS OBLIGATIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT OF THE PURCHASER UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, SELLER SHALL RETAIN ALL OF THE EARNEST MONEY AND
THE INTEREST THEREON AS SELLER'S SOLE RIGHT TO DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER REMEDY,
EXCEPT FOR PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS TO INDEMNIFY SELLER AND RESTORE THE PROPERTY
AS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 7.1 HEREOF. THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED THAT SELLER'S
ACTUAL DAMAGES, IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT BY PURCHASER, WOULD BE EXTREMELY
DIFFICULT OR IMPRACTICAL TO DETERMINE. THEREFORE, BY PLACING THEIR INITIALS
BELOW, THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE EARNEST MONEY HAS BEEN AGREED UPON,
AFTER NEGOTIATION, AS THE PARTIES' REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF SELLER'S DAMAGES.
PURCHASER AND SELLER AGREE THAT A DEFAULT BY PURCHASER UNDER ANY OF THE
TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF THE COMPANION CONTRACT (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED) SHALL BE
DEEMED A DEFAULT OF PURCHASER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN ADDITION, PURCHASER AND
SELLER AGREE THAT A DEFAULT BY PURCHASER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED A
DEFAULT OF PURCHASER UNDER THE COMPANION CONTRACT. IF THE TRANSACTION
CONTEMPLATED BY THE COMPANION CONTRACT FAILS TO CLOSE FOR ANY REASON
WHATSOEVER, PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY RIGHTS OF SETOFF UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER THE COMPANION
CONTRACT.
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11. SELLER'S DEFAULT. IF THIS SALE IS NOT COMPLETED BECAUSE OF SELLER'S
DEFAULT, PURCHASER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE THE RETURN OF ALL EARNEST MONEY
TOGETHER WITH ANY INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON, AND THIS AGREEMENT SHALL THEN
BECOME NULL AND VOID AND OF NO EFFECT AND THE PARTIES SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER
LIABILITY TO EACH OTHER AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, EXCEPT FOR PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS
TO INDEMNIFY SELLER AND RESTORE THE PROPERTY AS SET FORTH MORE FULLY IN
PARAGRAPH 7. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, IF
SELLER'S DEFAULT IS ITS WILLFUL REFUSAL TO DELIVER THE DEED OR OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO CONVEY TITLE IN THE MANNER CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, THEN
PURCHASER WILL BE ENTITLED TO SUE FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.
PURCHASER AND SELLER AGREE THAT A DEFAULT BY WALNUT HILLS II PARTNERS
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNDER ANY OF THE TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF THE COMPANION
CONTRACT SHALL BE DEEMED A DEFAULT OF SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN
ADDITION, SELLER AND PURCHASER AGREE THAT A DEFAULT BY SELLER UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED A DEFAULT OF WALNUT HILLS II PARTNERS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE COMPANION CONTRACT.
12. PRORATIONS.
12.1. Rents (exclusive of delinquent rents, but including prepaid rents);
refundable security deposits (which will be assigned to and assumed by
Purchaser and credited to Purchaser at Closing); water and other utility
charges; fuels; prepaid operating expenses; management fees in the amount of
5%; real and personal property taxes prorated on a "net" basis (i.e. adjusted
for all tenants' liability, if any, for such items); operating expenses which
are reimbursable by the tenants for the period prior to the Closing Date less
any amount previously paid by the Tenants shall be credited to Seller; and
other similar items shall be adjusted ratably as of 11:59 p.m. on the Closing
Date, and credited against the balance of the cash due at Closing. Assessments
payable in installments which are due subsequent to the Closing Date shall be
paid by Purchaser. If the amount of any of the items to be prorated is not
then ascertainable, the adjustments thereof shall be on the basis of the most
recent ascertainable data. If the amount of current real estate or personal
property taxes is not then ascertainable, the adjustment thereof shall be on
the basis of 105% of the most recent ascertainable tax bill(s). All prorations
will be final except as to delinquent rent referred to in Paragraph 12.2 below.
12.2. All rents collected by Purchaser shall first be applied to current
rent due from the applicable tenant and then to any rent in arrears for said
tenant at Closing ("Delinquent Rent"). Purchaser shall use its best efforts to
collect all amounts which, upon collection, would constitute Delinquent Rents
hereunder to Seller. Seller retains the right to conduct an audit, at
reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, of Purchaser's books and records
to verify the accuracy of the Delinquent Rents reconciliation statement and
upon the verification of additional funds owing to Seller, Purchaser shall pay
to Seller said additional Delinquent Rents and the cost of performing Seller's
audit. Paragraph 12.2 of this Agreement shall survive the Closing and the
delivery and recording of the deed.
13. RECORDING. Neither this Agreement nor a memorandum thereof shall be
recorded and the act of recording by Purchaser shall be an act of default
hereunder by Purchaser and subject to the provisions of Paragraph 10 hereof.
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14. ASSIGNMENT. The Purchaser shall not have the right to assign its interest
in this Agreement (except to an affiliate owned or controlled by Purchaser and
Robert Werra) without the prior written consent of the Seller. Any assignment
or transfer of, or attempt to assign or transfer, Purchaser's interest in this
Agreement shall be an act of default hereunder by Purchaser and subject to the
provisions of Paragraph 10 hereof.
15. BROKER. The parties hereto represent and warrant that no broker
commission or finder fee is due and payable in connection with this transaction
other than to Insignia Mortgage & Investment Company ("Insignia") (to be paid
by Seller). Seller's commission to Insignia shall only be payable out of the
proceeds of the sale of the Property in the event the transaction set forth
herein closes. Purchaser and Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold the other
party hereto harmless from any claim whatsoever (including without limitation,
reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and costs of appeal) from anyone
claiming by or through the indemnifying party any fee, commission or
compensation on account of this Agreement, its negotiation or the sale hereby
contemplated other than to Insignia. The indemnifying party shall undertake
its obligations set forth in this Paragraph 15 using attorneys selected by the
indemnifying party and reasonably acceptable to the indemnified party. The
provisions of this Paragraph 15 will survive the Closing and delivery of the
Deed.
16. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
16.1. Any reference herein to Seller's knowledge or notice of any matter
or thing shall only mean such knowledge or notice that has actually been
received by Michael Becker (asset manager for the Property) (together referred
to as the "Seller's Representative"), and any representation or warranty of the
Seller is based upon those matters of which the Seller's Representative has
actual knowledge. Any knowledge or notice given, had or received by any of
Seller's agents, servants or employees shall not be imputed to Seller, the
general partner or limited partners of Seller, the subpartners of the general
partner or limited partners of Seller or Seller's Representative.
16.2. Subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraph 16.1, Seller
hereby makes the following representations and warranties, which
representations and warranties are made to Seller's knowledge and which shall
not survive Closing: (i) Seller has no knowledge of any pending or threatened
litigation, claim, cause of action or administrative proceeding concerning the
Property; (ii) Seller has the power to execute and deliver this Agreement and
consummate the transactions contemplated herein; and (iii) the rent roll
attached hereto as Exhibit L which Seller will update as of the Closing Date is
accurate as of the date set forth thereon.
16.3. Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller that
Purchaser has the full right, power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated herein.
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17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Neither Seller, nor any Affiliate of Seller, nor
any of their respective beneficiaries, shareholders, partners, officers,
directors, agents or employees, heirs, successors or assigns shall have any
personal liability of any kind or nature for or by reason of any matter or
thing whatsoever under, in connection with, arising out of or in any way
related to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein, and
Purchaser hereby waives for itself and anyone who may claim by, through or
under Purchaser any and all rights to sue or recover on account of any such
alleged personal liability.
18. TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
19. NOTICES. Any notice or demand which either party hereto is required or
may desire to give or deliver to or make upon the other party shall be in
writing and may be personally delivered or given or made by overnight courier
such as Federal Express, by facsimile transmission or made by United States
registered or certified mail addressed as follows:
TO SELLER: c/o The Balcor Company
Bannockburn Lake Office Plaza
2355 Waukegan Road
Suite A-200
Bannockburn, Illinois 60015
Attention: Ilona Adams
(847) 317-4458
with copies to: The Balcor Company
Bannockburn Lake Office Plaza
2355 Waukegan Road
Suite A-200
Bannockburn, Illinois 60015
Attention: James Mendelson
(847) 317-4367
(847) 317-4462 (FAX)
and to: Katten Muchin & Zavis
525 West Monroe Street
Suite 1600
Chicago, Illinois 60661-3693
Attention: Daniel J. Perlman, Esq.
(312) 902-5532
(312) 902-1061 (FAX)
TO PURCHASER: Michael P. Morrison
Three First National Plaza
Suite 4200
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 558-6790
(312) 558-3310 (FAX)
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subject to the right of either party to designate a different address for
itself by notice similarly given. Any notice or demand so given shall be
deemed to be delivered or made on the next business day if sent by overnight
courier, or the same day as given if sent by facsimile transmission and
received by 5:00 p.m. Chicago time or on the 4th business day after the same is
deposited in the United States Mail as registered or certified matter,
addressed as above provided, with postage thereon fully prepaid. Any such
notice, demand or document not given, delivered or made by registered or
certified mail, by overnight courier or by facsimile transmission as aforesaid
shall be deemed to be given, delivered or made upon receipt of the same by the
party to whom the same is to be given, delivered or made. Copies of all
notices shall be served upon the Escrow Agent.
20. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT. Purchaser will execute two
(2) copies of this Agreement and three (3) copies of the Escrow Agreement and
forward them to Seller for execution, accompanied with the Earnest Money
payable to the Escrow Agent set forth in the Escrow Agreement. Seller will
forward one (1) copy of the executed Agreement to Purchaser and will forward
the following to the Escrow Agent:
(A) Earnest Money;
(B) One (1) fully executed copy of this Agreement; and
(C) Three (3) copies of the Escrow Agreement signed by the parties with a
direction to execute two (2) copies of the Escrow Agreement and deliver a fully
executed copy to each of the Purchaser and the Seller.
21. GOVERNING LAW. The provisions of this Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of Texas, except that with respect to the retainage of the Earnest Money
as liquidated damages the laws of the State of Illinois shall govern.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties and supersedes all other negotiations, understandings and
representations made by and between the parties and the agents, servants and
employees.
23. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one
and the same instrument.
24. CAPTIONS. Paragraph titles or captions contained herein are inserted as a
matter of convenience and for reference, and in no way define, limit, extend or
describe the scope of this Agreement or any provision hereof.
25. COMPANION PROPERTY. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement
to the contrary, it is a condition precedent to Seller's and Purchaser's
obligations to perform under this Agreement that Purchaser acquire that certain
property commonly known as the Walnut Hills II Apartments (the "Other
Property") in accordance with the terms of that certain Agreement of Sale (the
"Companion Contract") by and between Walnut Hills II Partners Limited
Partnership, an Illinois limited partnership, an affiliate of Seller, and
Purchaser of even date herewith for the sale of the Other Property to
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Purchaser. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Paragraph 7.1 hereof or
pursuant to any other section of this Agreement, then the Companion Contract
shall also be deemed terminated. Similarly, if the Companion Contract is
terminated pursuant to Paragraph 7.1 thereof or pursuant to any other paragraph
of the Companion Contract, then this Agreement shall also be deemed terminated.
Nothing contained in this Paragraph 25 shall be deemed to circumvent the terms
of Paragraph 10 if this Agreement is terminated as a result of a default of
Purchaser and nothing in this Paragraph 25 shall be deemed to circumvent the
terms of Paragraph 11 if this Agreement is terminated as a result of a default
of Seller.
26. CONSIDERATION. On or before the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser
shall deliver to Seller One Hundred And No/100 Dollars ($100.00) cash (the
"Independent Contract Consideration"), which amount has been bargained for and
agreed to as consideration for Purchaser's right to purchase the Property
pursuant to this Agreement and for Seller's execution and delivery of this
Agreement. The Independent Contract Consideration is in addition to and
independent of all other consideration provided in this Agreement, and is
nonrefundable in all events.
27. WAIVER OF DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT. To the
extent permitted by law, Purchaser hereby waives the provisions of the Texas
Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, Chapter 17, subchapter E
Section 17.41 through 17.63, inclusive, Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Business
and Commerce Code. In order to evidence this ability to grant such waiver,
Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller that Purchaser (i) is
represented by legal counsel in the purchase of the Property, and (ii) is not
in a significantly disparate bargaining position in relation to the Seller.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have put their hand and seal as of
the date first set forth above.
PURCHASER:
/s/ Michael P. Morrison
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Michael P. Morrison
SELLER:
WALNUT HILLS I PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
an Illinois limited partnership
By: Walnut Hills I Partners, Inc., an Illinois
corporation, its general partner
By: /s/ James E. Mendelson
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Name: James E. Mendelson
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Its: Authorized Representative
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Walnut Hills I
Insignia Mortgage & Investment Company ("Seller's Broker") has executed
this Agreement in its capacity as a real estate broker and acknowledges that
the fee or commission due it from Seller as a result of the transaction
described in this Agreement is as set forth in that certain Listing Agreement,
between Seller and Seller's Broker (the "Listing Agreement"). Seller's Broker
also acknowledges that payment of the aforesaid fee or commission is
conditioned upon the Closing and the receipt of the Purchase Price by the
Seller. Seller's Broker agrees to deliver a receipt to the Seller at the
Closing for the fee or commission due Seller's Broker and a release, in the
appropriate form, stating that no other fees or commissions are due to it from
Seller or Purchaser.
Insignia Mortgage & Investment Company
By: /s/ Alan G. Lieberman
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Alan G. Lieberman
Senior Vice President
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Exhibits
A - Legal Description
B - Personal Property
C - Escrow Agreement
D - Title Commitment
E - Deed
F - Bill of Sale
G - Assignment and Assumption of Intangible Property
H - Service Contracts
I - Assignment and Assumption of Leases and Security Deposits
J - Non-Foreign Affidavit
K - Notice to Tenants
L - Rent Roll
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AGREEMENT OF SALE
THIS AGREEMENT OF SALE (this "Agreement"), is entered into as of the 31st
day of March, 1997, by and between MICHAEL P. MORRISON ("Purchaser"), and
WALNUT HILLS II PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Illinois limited partnership
("Seller").
W I T N E S S E T H:
1. PURCHASE AND SALE. Purchaser agrees to purchase and Seller agrees to sell
at the price Five Million Eight Hundred Thousand And No/100 Dollars
($5,800,000.00) (the "Purchase Price"), that certain property commonly known as
Walnut Hills II Apartments, San Antonio, Texas legally described on Exhibit A
attached hereto (the "Property"). Included in the Purchase Price is all of the
personal property set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto (the "Personal
Property").
2. PURCHASE PRICE. The Purchase Price shall be paid by Purchaser as follows:
2.1. Upon the execution of this Agreement, the sum of Fifty-Eight
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($58,000.00) (the "Initial Earnest Money") to be
held in escrow by and in accordance with the provisions of the Escrow Agreement
("Escrow Agreement") attached hereto as Exhibit C;
2.2 [Paragraph Deleted]
2.3. On the "Closing Date" (hereinafter defined), the balance of the
Purchase Price, adjusted in accordance with the prorations, by federally wired
"immediately available" funds, on or before 11:00 a.m Chicago time.
Except as expressly set forth herein or in the event of Seller's default
hereunder, upon expiration of the Inspection Period all of the Earnest Money
and the interest thereon shall be non-refundable.
3. TITLE COMMITMENT AND SURVEY.
3.1. Attached hereto as Exhibit D is a copy of a title commitment for an
owner's standard title insurance policy issued by Charter Title Company on
behalf of Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as
"Title Insurer") with an effective date of March 2, 1997 for the Property (the
"Title Commitment"). For purposes of this Agreement, "Permitted Exceptions"
shall mean: (a) the general printed exceptions contained in the standard title
policy to be issued by Title Insurer based on the Title Commitment; (b) general
real estate taxes, association assessments, special assessments, special
district taxes and related charges not yet due and payable; (c) matters shown
on the "Existing Survey" (hereinafter defined); (d) matters caused by the
actions of Purchaser; and (e) the title exceptions set forth in Schedule B of
the Title Commitment as Numbers 2, 3, 4 and 9 and to the extent that same
affect the Property. All other exceptions to title shall be referred to as
"Unpermitted Exceptions". The Title Commitment shall be conclusive evidence
of good title as therein shown as to all matters to be insured by the title
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policy, subject only to the exceptions therein stated. On the Closing Date,
Title Insurer shall deliver to Purchaser a standard title policy in conformance
with the previously delivered Title Commitment, subject to Permitted Exceptions
and Unpermitted Exceptions waived by Purchaser (the "Title Policy"). Seller
and Purchaser shall each pay for one-half of the costs of the Title Commitment
and Title Policy including one-half of the cost of the survey endorsement.
3.2. Purchaser has received a survey of the Property prepared by
Macina Bose Copeland and Associates, Inc. dated August 14, 1996 (the "Existing
Survey"). Seller and Purchaser shall each pay for one-half of the costs of
updating the Existing Survey and Seller shall deliver the updated survey (the
"Updated Survey") to Purchaser within 15 days after the date hereof. Purchaser
shall advise Seller of any unacceptable survey matters disclosed in the Updated
Survey prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period.
3.3. The obligation of Purchaser to pay various costs set forth in
Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
4. PAYMENT OF CLOSING COSTS.
4.1. In addition to the costs set forth in Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2,
Purchaser and Seller shall each pay for one-half of the costs of the
documentary or transfer stamps to be paid with reference to the "Deed"
(hereinafter defined) and all other stamps, intangible, transfer, documentary,
recording, sales tax and surtax imposed by law with reference to any other sale
documents delivered in connection with the sale of the Property to Purchaser
and all other charges of the Title Insurer in connection with this transaction.
4.2. Each party shall be responsible for and shall pay its respective
attorneys' fees.
5. CONDITION OF TITLE.
5.1. If, prior to "Closing" (as hereinafter defined), a date-down to the
Title Commitment or the Updated Survey discloses any new Unpermitted Exception,
Seller shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the date-down to the Title
Commitment or the Updated Survey, as applicable, at Seller's expense, to (i)
bond over, cure and/or have any Unpermitted Exceptions which, in the aggregate,
do not exceed $25,000.00, removed from the Title Commitment or to have the
Title Insurer commit to insure against loss or damage that may be occasioned by
such Unpermitted Exceptions, or (ii) have the right, but not the obligation, to
bond over, cure and/or have any Unpermitted Exceptions which, in the aggregate,
equal or exceed $25,000.00, removed from the Title Commitment or to have the
Title Insurer commit to insure against loss or damage that may be occasioned by
such Unpermitted Exceptions. In such event, the time of Closing shall be
delayed, if necessary, to give effect to said aforementioned time periods. If
Seller fails to cure or have said Unpermitted Exception removed or have the
Title Insurer commit to insure as specified above within said thirty (30) day
period or if Seller elects not to exercise its rights under (ii) in the
preceding sentence, Purchaser may terminate this Agreement upon notice to
Seller within five (5) days after the expiration of said thirty (30) day
period. Absent notice from Purchaser to Seller in accordance with the
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preceding sentence, Purchaser shall be deemed to have elected to take title
subject to said Unpermitted Exception. If Purchaser terminates this Agreement
in accordance with the terms of this Paragraph 5.1, this Agreement shall become
null and void without further action of the parties and all Earnest Money
theretofore deposited into the escrow by Purchaser together with any interest
accrued thereon, shall be returned to Purchaser, and neither party shall have
any further liability to the other, except for Purchaser's obligation to
indemnify Seller and restore the Property, as more fully set forth in
Paragraph 7.
5.2. Seller agrees to convey fee simple title to the Property to
Purchaser or Purchaser's nominee by special warranty deed (the "Deed") in
recordable form subject only to the Permitted Exceptions and any Unpermitted
Exceptions waived by Purchaser.
6. CONDEMNATION, EMINENT DOMAIN, DAMAGE AND CASUALTY.
6.1. Except as provided in the indemnity provisions contained in
Paragraph 7.1 of this Agreement, Seller shall bear all risk of loss with
respect to the Property up to the earlier of the dates upon which either
possession or title is transferred to Purchaser in accordance with this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of damage to the
Property by fire or other casualty prior to the Closing Date, repair of which
would cost less than or equal to $100,000.00 (as determined by Seller in good
faith) Purchaser shall not have the right to terminate its obligations under
this Agreement by reason thereof, but Seller shall have the right to elect to
either repair and restore the Property (in which case the Closing Date shall be
extended until completion of such restoration) or to assign and transfer to
Purchaser on the Closing Date all of Seller's right, title and interest in and
to all insurance proceeds paid or payable to Seller on account of such fire or
casualty. Seller shall promptly notify Purchaser in writing of any such fire
or other casualty and Seller's determination of the cost to repair the damage
caused thereby. In the event of damage to the Property by fire or other
casualty prior to the Closing Date, repair of which would cost in excess of
$100,000.00 (as determined by Seller in good faith), then this Agreement may be
terminated at the option of Purchaser, which option shall be exercised, if at
all, by Purchaser's written notice thereof to Seller within five (5) business
days after Purchaser receives written notice of such fire or other casualty and
Seller's determination of the amount of such damages, and upon the exercise of
such option by Purchaser this Agreement shall become null and void, the Earnest
Money deposited by Purchaser shall be returned to Purchaser together with
interest thereon, and neither party shall have any further liability or
obligations hereunder. In the event that Purchaser does not exercise the
option set forth in the preceding sentence, the Closing shall take place on the
Closing Date and Seller shall assign and transfer to Purchaser on the Closing
Date all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to all insurance proceeds
paid or payable to Seller on account of the fire or casualty.
6.2. If between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, any
condemnation or eminent domain proceedings are initiated which might result in
the taking of any part of the Property or the taking or closing of any right of
access to the Property, Seller shall immediately notify Purchaser of such
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occurrence. In the event that the taking of any part of the Property shall:
(i) materially impair access to the Property; (ii) cause any material
non-compliance with any applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation of any
federal, state or local authority or governmental agencies having jurisdiction
over the Property or any portion thereof; or (iii) materially and adversely
impair the use of the Property as it is currently being operated (hereinafter
collectively referred to as a "Material Event"), Purchaser may:
6.2.1. terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller, in
which event the Earnest Money deposited by Purchaser, together with interest
thereon, shall be returned to Purchaser and all rights and obligations of the
parties hereunder with respect to the closing of this transaction will cease;
or
6.2.2. proceed with the Closing, in which event Seller shall assign
to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to any award made
in connection with such condemnation or eminent domain proceedings.
6.3. Purchaser shall then notify Seller, within five (5) business days
after Purchaser's receipt of Seller's notice, whether Purchaser elects to
exercise its rights under Paragraph 6.2.1 or Paragraph 6.2.2. Closing shall be
delayed, if necessary, until Purchaser makes such election. If Purchaser fails
to make an election within such five (5) business day period, Purchaser shall
be deemed to have elected to exercise its rights under Paragraph 6.2.2. If
between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, any condemnation or
eminent domain proceedings are initiated which do not constitute a Material
Event, Purchaser shall be required to proceed with the Closing, in which event
Seller shall assign to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and interest in
and to any award made in connection with such condemnation or eminent domain
proceedings.
7. INSPECTION AND AS-IS CONDITION.
7.1. During the period commencing on March 31, 1997 and ending at 5:00
p.m. Chicago time on April 30, 1997 (said period being herein referred to as
the "Inspection Period"), Purchaser and the agents, engineers, employees,
contractors and surveyors retained by Purchaser may enter upon the Property, at
any reasonable time and upon reasonable prior notice to Seller, to inspect the
Property, including a review of leases located at the Property, and to conduct
and prepare such studies, tests and surveys as Purchaser may deem reasonably
necessary and appropriate. In connection with Purchaser's review of the
Property, Seller agrees to deliver to Purchaser copies of the current rent roll
for the Property, the most recent tax and insurance bills, utility account
numbers, service contracts, and unaudited year end 1995, 1996 and 1997 year to
date operating statements. Furthermore, if the following is reasonably
available to Seller, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser an environmental report.
All of the foregoing tests, investigations and studies to be conducted
under this Paragraph 7.1 by Purchaser shall be at Purchaser's sole cost and
expense and Purchaser shall restore the Property to the condition existing
prior to the performance of such tests or investigations by or on behalf of
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Purchaser. Purchaser shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller and any
affiliate, parent of Seller, and all shareholders, employees, officers and
directors of Seller or Seller's affiliate or parent (hereinafter collectively
referred to as "Affiliate of Seller") harmless from any and all liability, cost
and expense (including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, court
costs and costs of appeal) suffered or incurred by Seller or Affiliates of
Seller for injury to persons or property caused by Purchaser's investigations
and inspection of the Property. Purchaser shall undertake its obligation to
defend set forth in the preceding sentence using attorneys selected by Seller,
in Seller's sole discretion.
Prior to commencing any such tests, studies and investigations, Purchaser
shall furnish to Seller a certificate of insurance evidencing comprehensive
general public liability insurance insuring the person, firm or entity
performing such tests, studies and investigations and listing Seller and
Purchaser as additional insureds thereunder.
If Purchaser is dissatisfied with the results of the tests, studies or
investigations performed or information received pursuant to this Paragraph
7.1, Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice of such termination to Seller at any time prior to the
expiration of the Inspection Period. If written notice is not received by
Seller pursuant to this Paragraph 7.1 prior to the expiration of the Inspection
Period, then the right of Purchaser to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
this Paragraph 7.1 shall be waived. If Purchaser terminates this Agreement by
written notice to Seller prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period: (i)
Purchaser shall promptly deliver to Seller copies of all studies, reports and
other investigations obtained by Purchaser in connection with its due diligence
during the Inspection Period; and (ii) the Earnest Money deposited by Purchaser
shall be immediately paid to Purchaser, together with any interest earned
thereon, and neither Purchaser nor Seller shall have any right, obligation or
liability under this Agreement, except for Purchaser's obligation to indemnify
Seller and restore the Property, as more fully set forth in this Paragraph 7.1.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the terms of this
Paragraph 7.1, shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Deed and
termination of this Agreement.
7.2. Seller acquired title to the Property by foreclosure (or
deed-in-lieu thereof) and, therefore, Seller can make no representations or
warranties relating to the condition of the Property or the Personal Property.
Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that it will be purchasing the Property and
the Personal Property based solely upon its inspections and investigations of
the Property and the Personal Property, and that Purchaser will be purchasing
the Property and the Personal Property "AS IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS", based
upon the condition of the Property and the Personal Property as of the date of
this Agreement, wear and tear and loss by fire or other casualty or
condemnation excepted. Without limiting the foregoing, Purchaser acknowledges
that, except as may otherwise be specifically set forth elsewhere in this
Agreement, neither Seller nor its consultants, brokers or agents have made any
representations or warranties of any kind upon which Purchaser is relying as to
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any matters concerning the Property or the Personal Property, including, but
not limited to, the condition of the land or any improvements comprising the
Property, the existence or non-existence of "Hazardous Materials" (as
hereinafter defined), economic projections or market studies concerning the
Property, any development rights, taxes, bonds, covenants, conditions and
restrictions affecting the Property, water or water rights, topography,
drainage, soil, subsoil of the Property, the utilities serving the Property or
any zoning or building laws, rules or regulations or "Environmental Laws"
(hereinafter defined) affecting the Property. Seller makes no representation
or warranty that the Property complies with Title III of the Americans with
Disabilities Act or any fire code or building code. Purchaser hereby releases
Seller and the Affiliates of Seller from any and all liability in connection
with any claims which Purchaser may have against Seller or the Affiliates of
Seller, and Purchaser hereby agrees not to assert any claims for contribution,
cost recovery or otherwise, against Seller or the Affiliates of Seller,
relating directly or indirectly to the existence of asbestos or Hazardous
Materials on, or environmental conditions of, the Property, whether known or
unknown. As used herein, "Environmental Laws" means all federal, state and
local statutes, codes, regulations, rules, ordinances, orders, standards,
permits, licenses, policies and requirements (including consent decrees,
judicial decisions and administrative orders) relating to the protection,
preservation, remediation or conservation of the environment or worker health
or safety, all as amended or reauthorized, or as hereafter amended or
reauthorized, including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 9601
et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C.
Section 6901 et seq., the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
("Right-to-Know Act"), 42 U.S.C. Section 11001 et seq., the Clean Air Act
("CAA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act ("Clean Water Act"), 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq., the Toxic Substances
Control Act ("TSCA"), 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq., the Safe Drinking Water
Act ("Safe Drinking Water Act"), 42 U.S.C. Section 300f et seq., the Atomic
Energy Act ("AEA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 2011 et seq., the Occupational Safety and
Health Act ("OSHA"), 29 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq., and the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act (the "Transportation Act"), 49 U.S.C. Section 1802 et seq.
As used herein, "Hazardous Materials" means: (1) "hazardous substances," as
defined by CERCLA; (2) "hazardous wastes," as defined by RCRA; (3) any
radioactive material including, without limitation, any source, special nuclear
or by-product material, as defined by AEA; (4) asbestos in any form or
condition; (5) polychlorinated biphenyls; and (6) any other material, substance
or waste to which liability or standards of conduct may be imposed under any
Environmental Laws. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
the terms of this Paragraph 7.2 shall survive the Closing and the delivery of
the Deed and termination of this Agreement.
7.3. Seller has provided to Purchaser certain unaudited historical
financial information regarding the Property relating to certain periods of
time in which Seller owned the Property. Seller and Purchaser hereby
acknowledge that such information has been provided to Purchaser at Purchaser's
request solely as illustrative material. Seller makes no representation or
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warranty that such material is complete or accurate or that Purchaser will
achieve similar financial or other results with respect to the operations of
the Property, it being acknowledged by Purchaser that Seller's operation of the
Property and allocations of revenues or expenses may be vastly different than
Purchaser may be able to attain. Purchaser acknowledges that it is a
sophisticated and experienced purchaser of real estate and further that
Purchaser has relied upon its own investigation and inquiry with respect to the
operation of the Property and releases Seller and the Affiliates of Seller from
any liability with respect to such historical information. Notwithstanding
anything contained herein to the contrary, the terms of this Paragraph 7.3
shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Deed and termination of this
Agreement.
7.4. Seller has provided to Purchaser the following existing report:
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prepared by H&GCL, dated April 13, 1993
("Existing Report"). Seller makes no representation or warranty concerning
the accuracy or completeness of the Existing Report. Purchaser hereby releases
Seller and the Affiliates of Seller from any liability whatsoever with respect
to the Existing Report, or, including, without limitation, the matters set
forth in the Existing Report, and the accuracy and/or completeness of the
Existing Report. Furthermore, Purchaser acknowledges that it will be
purchasing the Property with all faults disclosed in the Existing Report.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the terms of this
Paragraph 7.4 shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Deeds and
termination of this Agreement.
8. CLOSING. The closing of this transaction (the "Closing") shall be on
July 1, 1997 (the "Closing Date"), at the office of Title Insurer, Chicago,
Illinois or Dallas, Texas (at Purchaser's option) at which time Seller shall
deliver possession of the Property to Purchaser. This transaction shall be
closed through an escrow with Title Insurer, in accordance with the general
provisions of the usual and customary form of deed and money escrow for similar
transactions in Texas, or at the option of either party, the Closing shall be a
"New York style" closing at which the Purchaser shall wire the Purchase Price
to Title Insurer on the Closing Date and prior to the release of the Purchase
Price to Seller, Purchaser shall receive the Title Policy or marked up
commitment dated the date of the Closing Date. In the event of a New York
style closing, Seller shall deliver to Title Insurer any customary affidavit in
connection with a New York style closing. All closing and escrow fees shall be
divided equally between the parties hereto.
9. CLOSING DOCUMENTS.
9.1. On or prior to the Closing Date, Seller and Purchaser shall execute
and deliver to one another a joint closing statement. In addition, Purchaser
shall deliver to Seller the balance of the Purchase Price, an assumption of the
documents set forth in Paragraph 9.2.3 and 9.2.4 and such other documents as
may be reasonably required by the Title Insurer in order to consummate the
transaction as set forth in this Agreement.
9.2. On the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the
following:
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9.2.1. the Deed (in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto),
subject to Permitted Exceptions and those Unpermitted Exceptions waived by
Purchaser;
9.2.2. a quit claim bill of sale conveying the Personal Property
(in the form of Exhibit F attached hereto);
9.2.3. assignment and assumption of intangible property (in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit G), including, without limitation, the service
contracts listed in Exhibit H;
9.2.4. an assignment and assumption of leases and security deposits
(in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I);
9.2.5. non-foreign affidavit (in the form of Exhibit J attached
hereto);
9.2.6. original, and/or copies of, leases affecting the Property in
Seller's possession (which shall be delivered at the Property);
9.2.7. all documents and instruments reasonably required by the
Title Insurer to issue the Title Policy;
9.2.8. possession of the Property to Purchaser, subject to the terms
of leases;
9.2.9. evidence of the termination of the management agreement;
9.2.10. notice to the tenants of the Property of the transfer of
title and assumption by Purchaser of the landlord's obligation under the leases
and the obligation to refund the security deposits (in the form of Exhibit K);
and
9.2.11. an updated rent roll.
10. PURCHASER'S DEFAULT. ALL EARNEST MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE ESCROW IS TO
SECURE THE TIMELY PERFORMANCE BY PURCHASER OF ITS OBLIGATIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT OF THE PURCHASER UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, SELLER SHALL RETAIN ALL OF THE EARNEST MONEY AND
THE INTEREST THEREON AS SELLER'S SOLE RIGHT TO DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER REMEDY,
EXCEPT FOR PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS TO INDEMNIFY SELLER AND RESTORE THE PROPERTY
AS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 7.1 HEREOF. THE PARTIES HAVE AGREED THAT SELLER'S
ACTUAL DAMAGES, IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT BY PURCHASER, WOULD BE EXTREMELY
DIFFICULT OR IMPRACTICAL TO DETERMINE. THEREFORE, BY PLACING THEIR INITIALS
BELOW, THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE EARNEST MONEY HAS BEEN AGREED UPON,
AFTER NEGOTIATION, AS THE PARTIES' REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF SELLER'S DAMAGES.
PURCHASER AND SELLER AGREE THAT A DEFAULT BY PURCHASER UNDER ANY OF THE
TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF THE COMPANION CONTRACT (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED) SHALL BE
DEEMED A DEFAULT OF PURCHASER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN ADDITION, PURCHASER AND
SELLER AGREE THAT A DEFAULT BY PURCHASER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED A
DEFAULT OF PURCHASER UNDER THE COMPANION CONTRACT. IF THE TRANSACTION
CONTEMPLATED BY THE COMPANION CONTRACT FAILS TO CLOSE FOR ANY REASON
WHATSOEVER, PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY RIGHTS OF SETOFF UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER THE COMPANION
CONTRACT.
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11. SELLER'S DEFAULT. IF THIS SALE IS NOT COMPLETED BECAUSE OF SELLER'S
DEFAULT, PURCHASER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE THE RETURN OF ALL EARNEST MONEY
TOGETHER WITH ANY INTEREST ACCRUED THEREON, AND THIS AGREEMENT SHALL THEN
BECOME NULL AND VOID AND OF NO EFFECT AND THE PARTIES SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER
LIABILITY TO EACH OTHER AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, EXCEPT FOR PURCHASER'S OBLIGATIONS
TO INDEMNIFY SELLER AND RESTORE THE PROPERTY AS SET FORTH MORE FULLY IN
PARAGRAPH 7. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, IF
SELLER'S DEFAULT IS ITS WILLFUL REFUSAL TO DELIVER THE DEED OR OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO CONVEY TITLE IN THE MANNER CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, THEN
PURCHASER WILL BE ENTITLED TO SUE FOR SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE.
PURCHASER AND SELLER AGREE THAT A DEFAULT BY WALNUT HILLS I PARTNERS
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNDER ANY OF THE TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF THE COMPANION
CONTRACT SHALL BE DEEMED A DEFAULT OF SELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN
ADDITION, SELLER AND PURCHASER AGREE THAT A DEFAULT BY SELLER UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED A DEFAULT OF WALNUT HILLS I PARTNERS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE COMPANION CONTRACT.
12. PRORATIONS.
12.1. Rents (exclusive of delinquent rents, but including prepaid rents);
refundable security deposits (which will be assigned to and assumed by
Purchaser and credited to Purchaser at Closing); water and other utility
charges; fuels; prepaid operating expenses; management fees in the amount of
5%; real and personal property taxes prorated on a "net" basis (i.e. adjusted
for all tenants' liability, if any, for such items); operating expenses which
are reimbursable by the tenants for the period prior to the Closing Date less
any amount previously paid by the Tenants shall be credited to Seller; and
other similar items shall be adjusted ratably as of 11:59 p.m. on the Closing
Date, and credited against the balance of the cash due at Closing. Assessments
payable in installments which are due subsequent to the Closing Date shall be
paid by Purchaser. If the amount of any of the items to be prorated is not
then ascertainable, the adjustments thereof shall be on the basis of the most
recent ascertainable data. If the amount of current real estate or personal
property taxes is not then ascertainable, the adjustment thereof shall be on
the basis of 105% of the most recent ascertainable tax bill(s). All prorations
will be final except as to delinquent rent referred to in Paragraph 12.2 below.
12.2. All rents collected by Purchaser shall first be applied to current
rent due from the applicable tenant and then to any rent in arrears for said
tenant at closing ("Delinquent Rent"). Purchaser shall use its best efforts to
collect all amounts which, upon collection, would constitute Delinquent Rents
hereunder to Seller. Seller retains the right to conduct an audit, at
reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, of Purchaser's books and records
to verify the accuracy of the Delinquent Rents reconciliation statement and
upon the verification of additional funds owing to Seller, Purchaser shall pay
to Seller said additional Delinquent Rents and the cost of performing Seller's
audit. Paragraph 12.2 of this Agreement shall survive the Closing and the
delivery and recording of the deed.
13. RECORDING. Neither this Agreement nor a memorandum thereof shall be
recorded and the act of recording by Purchaser shall be an act of default
hereunder by Purchaser and subject to the provisions of Paragraph 10 hereof.
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14. ASSIGNMENT. The Purchaser shall not have the right to assign its interest
in this Agreement (except to an affiliate owned or controlled by Purchaser and
Robert Werra) without the prior written consent of the Seller. Any assignment
or transfer of, or attempt to assign or transfer, Purchaser's interest in this
Agreement shall be an act of default hereunder by Purchaser and subject to the
provisions of Paragraph 10 hereof.
15. BROKER. The parties hereto represent and warrant that no broker
commission or finder fee is due and payable in connection with this transaction
other than to Insignia Mortgage & Investment Company ("Insignia") (to be paid
by Seller). Seller's commission to Insignia shall only be payable out of the
proceeds of the sale of the Property in the event the transaction set forth
herein closes. Purchaser and Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold the other
party hereto harmless from any claim whatsoever (including without limitation,
reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and costs of appeal) from anyone
claiming by or through the indemnifying party any fee, commission or
compensation on account of this Agreement, its negotiation or the sale hereby
contemplated other than to Insignia. The indemnifying party shall undertake
its obligations set forth in this Paragraph 15 using attorneys selected by the
indemnifying party and reasonably acceptable to the indemnified party. The
provisions of this Paragraph 15 will survive the Closing and delivery of the
Deed.
16. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
16.1. Any reference herein to Seller's knowledge or notice of any matter
or thing shall only mean such knowledge or notice that has actually been
received by Michael Becker (asset manager for the Property) (together referred
to as the "Seller's Representative"), and any representation or warranty of the
Seller is based upon those matters of which the Seller's Representative has
actual knowledge. Any knowledge or notice given, had or received by any of
Seller's agents, servants or employees shall not be imputed to Seller, the
general partner or limited partners of Seller, the subpartners of the general
partner or limited partners of Seller or Seller's Representative.
16.2. Subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraph 16.1, Seller
hereby makes the following representations and warranties, which
representations and warranties are made to Seller's knowledge and which shall
not survive Closing: (i) Seller has no knowledge of any pending or threatened
litigation, claim, cause of action or administrative proceeding concerning the
Property; (ii) Seller has the power to execute and deliver this Agreement and
consummate the transactions contemplated herein; and (iii) the rent roll
attached hereto as Exhibit L which Seller will update as of the Closing Date is
accurate as of the date set forth thereon.
16.3. Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller that
Purchaser has the full right, power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated herein.
17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Neither Seller, nor any Affiliate of Seller, nor
any of their respective beneficiaries, shareholders, partners, officers,
directors, agents or employees, heirs, successors or assigns shall have any
personal liability of any kind or nature for or by reason of any matter or
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thing whatsoever under, in connection with, arising out of or in any way
related to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein, and
Purchaser hereby waives for itself and anyone who may claim by, through or
under Purchaser any and all rights to sue or recover on account of any such
alleged personal liability.
18. TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
19. NOTICES. Any notice or demand which either party hereto is required or
may desire to give or deliver to or make upon the other party shall be in
writing and may be personally delivered or given or made by overnight courier
such as Federal Express, by facsimile transmission or made by United States
registered or certified mail addressed as follows:
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TO SELLER: c/o The Balcor Company
Bannockburn Lake Office Plaza
2355 Waukegan Road
Suite A-200
Bannockburn, Illinois 60015
Attention: Ilona Adams
(847) 317-4458
with copies to: The Balcor Company
Bannockburn Lake Office Plaza
2355 Waukegan Road
Suite A-200
Bannockburn, Illinois 60015
Attention: James Mendelson
(847) 317-4367
(847) 317-4462 (FAX)
and to: Katten Muchin & Zavis
525 West Monroe Street
Suite 1600
Chicago, Illinois 60661-3693
Attention: Daniel J. Perlman, Esq.
(312) 902-5532
(312) 902-1061 (FAX)
TO PURCHASER: Michael P. Morrison
Three First National Plaza
Suite 4200
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 558-6790
(312) 558-3310 (FAX)
and one copy to:
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subject to the right of either party to designate a different address for
itself by notice similarly given. Any notice or demand so given shall be
deemed to be delivered or made on the next business day if sent by overnight
courier, or the same day as given if sent by facsimile transmission and
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received by 5:00 p.m. Chicago time or on the 4th business day after the same is
deposited in the United States Mail as registered or certified matter,
addressed as above provided, with postage thereon fully prepaid. Any such
notice, demand or document not given, delivered or made by registered or
certified mail, by overnight courier or by facsimile transmission as aforesaid
shall be deemed to be given, delivered or made upon receipt of the same by the
party to whom the same is to be given, delivered or made. Copies of all
notices shall be served upon the Escrow Agent.
20. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT. Purchaser will execute two
(2) copies of this Agreement and three (3) copies of the Escrow Agreement and
forward them to Seller for execution, accompanied with the Earnest Money
payable to the Escrow Agent set forth in the Escrow Agreement. Seller will
forward one (1) copy of the executed Agreement to Purchaser and will forward
the following to the Escrow Agent:
(A) Earnest Money;
(B) One (1) fully executed copy of this Agreement; and
(C) Three (3) copies of the Escrow Agreement signed by the parties with a
direction to execute two (2) copies of the Escrow Agreement and deliver a fully
executed copy to each of the Purchaser and the Seller.
21. GOVERNING LAW. The provisions of this Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of Texas, except that with respect to the retainage of the Earnest Money
as liquidated damages the laws of the State of Illinois shall govern.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties and supersedes all other negotiations, understandings and
representations made by and between the parties and the agents, servants and
employees.
23. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one
and the same instrument.
24. CAPTIONS. Paragraph titles or captions contained herein are inserted as a
matter of convenience and for reference, and in no way define, limit, extend or
describe the scope of this Agreement or any provision hereof.
25. COMPANION PROPERTY. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement
to the contrary, it is a condition precedent to Seller's and Purchaser's
obligations to perform under this Agreement that Purchaser acquire that certain
property commonly known as the Walnut Hills I Apartments (the "Other Property")
in accordance with the terms of that certain Agreement of Sale (the "Companion
Contract") by and between Walnut Hills I Partners Limited Partnership, an
Illinois limited partnership, an affiliate of Seller, and Purchaser of even
date herewith for the sale of the Other Property to Purchaser. If this
Agreement is terminated pursuant to Paragraph 7.1 hereof or pursuant to any
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other section of this Agreement, then the Companion Contract shall also be
deemed terminated. Similarly, if the Companion Contract is terminated pursuant
to Paragraph 7.1 thereof or pursuant to any other paragraph of the Companion
Contract, then this Agreement shall also be deemed terminated. Nothing
contained in this Paragraph 25 shall be deemed to circumvent the terms of
Paragraph 10 if this Agreement is terminated as a result of a default of
Purchaser and nothing in this Paragraph 25 shall be deemed to circumvent the
terms of Paragraph 11 if this Agreement is terminated as a result of a default
of Seller.
26. CONSIDERATION. On or before the execution of this Agreement, Purchaser
shall deliver to Seller One Hundred And No/100 Dollars ($100.00) cash (the
"Independent Contract Consideration"), which amount has been bargained for and
agreed to as consideration for Purchaser's right to purchase the Property
pursuant to this Agreement and for Seller's execution and delivery of this
Agreement. The Independent Contract Consideration is in addition to and
independent of all other consideration provided in this Agreement, and is
nonrefundable in all events.
27. WAIVER OF DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT. To the
extent permitted by law, Purchaser hereby waives the provisions of the Texas
Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, Chapter 17, subchapter E
Section 17.41 through 17.63, inclusive, Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Business
and Commerce Code. In order to evidence this ability to grant such waiver,
Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller that Purchaser (i) is
represented by legal counsel in the purchase of the Property, and (ii) is not
in a significantly disparate bargaining position in relation to the Seller.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have put their hand and seal as of
the date first set forth above.
PURCHASER:
/s/ Michael P. Morrison
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Michael P. Morrison
SELLER:
WALNUT HILLS II PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
an Illinois limited partnership
By: Walnut Hills II Partners, Inc., an
Illinois corporation, its general partner
By: /s/ James E. Mendelson
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Name: James E. Mendelson
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Its: Authorized Representative
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Walnut Hills II
Insignia Mortgage & Investment Company ("Seller's Broker") has executed
this Agreement in its capacity as a real estate broker and acknowledges that
the fee or commission due it from Seller as a result of the transaction
described in this Agreement is as set forth in that certain Listing Agreement
between Seller and Seller's Broker (the "Listing Agreement"). Seller's Broker
also acknowledges that payment of the aforesaid fee or commission is
conditioned upon the Closing and the receipt of the Purchase Price by the
Seller. Seller's Broker agrees to deliver a receipt to the Seller at the
Closing for the fee or commission due Seller's Broker and a release, in the
appropriate form, stating that no other fees or commissions are due to it from
Seller or Purchaser.
Insignia Mortgage & Investment Company
By: /s/ Alan G. Lieberman
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Alan G. Lieberman
Senior Vice President
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Exhibits
A - Legal Description
B - Personal Property
C - Escrow Agreement
D - Title Commitment
E - Deed
F - Bill of Sale
G - Assignment and Assumption of Intangible Property
H - Service Contracts
I - Assignment and Assumption of Leases and Security Deposits
J - Non-Foreign Affidavit
K - Notice to Tenants
L - Rent Roll
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