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) June 17, 1997
BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS-III
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Exact Name of Registrant
Illinois 0-14348
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State or other jurisdiction Commission file number
2355 Waukegan Road
Suite A200
Bannockburn, Illinois 36-3354308
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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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Arborland Consumer Mall
In 1986, the Partnership acquired a 99% interest in the limited partnership
(the "Limited Partnership") which owned the Arborland Consumer Mall, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, utilizing approximately $20,745,000 of offering proceeds. The seller
of the property retained a 1% interest in the Limited Partnership.
On June 17, 1997, the Limited Partnership contracted to sell the property to an
unaffiliated party, Fremont Arborland, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability
company. The sale price is $7,000,000. The purchaser has deposited $200,000
into an escrow account as earnest money. The purchaser will receive a $700,000
credit against the sale price for work relating to asbestos and underground
storage tank removal. The remaining portion of the sale price will be payable
in cash at closing, which is scheduled to occur 21 days following the
determination of the Escrow Amount, as described below. The estimated closing
date is September 15, 1997.
From the proceeds of the sale, the Limited Partnership will pay $157,500 as a
brokerage commission to an affiliate of the third party providing property
management services for the Partnership. The Limited Partnership will receive
the remaining proceeds of approximately $6,142,500, less closing costs. Under
the Limited Partnership's partnership agreement, the Partnership is entitled to
receive all of the net sale proceeds. Of such proceeds, $250,000 will be
retained by the Partnership and will not be available for use or distribution
by the Partnership until the later of 90 days after closing or the resolution
of any claims brought by the purchaser prior to 90 days after the closing. In
addition, a third party has been retained by the Partnership to conduct an
environmental site assessment of the property, which will specify an estimate
of the costs to cure any deficiencies, excluding those matters described above.
Upon the approval of the purchaser of such estimate, a portion of the sale
proceeds equal to 110% of such estimate (the "Escrow Amount") will be placed in
escrow until all environmental issues relating to the property are resolved.
Any costs associated with the correction of any deficiencies disclosed by the
assessment will be paid out the Escrow Amount.
Neither the General Partner nor any affiliate will receive a brokerage
commission in connection with the sale of the property. The General Partner
will be reimbursed by the Limited Partnership for actual expenses incurred in
connection with the sale.
The closing is subject to the satisfaction of numerous terms and conditions.
There can be no assurance that all of the terms and conditions will be complied
with and, therefore, it is possible the sale of the property may not occur.
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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(a) Erindale Centre
As previously reported, on June 2, 1997, the Partnership contracted to sell the
Erindale Centre shopping center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, to an unaffiliated
party, G/B Investments, Inc., a Colorado corporation, for a sale price of
$8,250,000. The Partnership and the purchaser have agreed to extend the
closing of the sale from July 1, 1997 to August 1, 1997. The purchaser has
added $100,000 to the earnest money previously deposited into an escrow
acccount for a total of $300,000 in earnest money.
(b) Bingham Farms Office Plaza - Phase IV
As previously reported, on May 2, 1997, the Partnership contracted to sell the
Bingham Farms Office Plaza - Phase IV, Bingham Farms, Michigan, to an
unaffiliated party, Bingham Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for
a sale price of $13,800,000. The Partnership and the purchaser have agreed to
reduce the sale price to $12,700,000.
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 Arborland Consumer Mall, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
(b) First Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement
relating to the sale of Arborland Consumer Mall, Ann Arbor,
Michigan.
(99) (a) Second Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the
sale of Erindale Centre, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
(b) (i) First Letter Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating
to the sale of Bingham Farms Office Plaza - Phase IV,
Bingham Farms, Michigan.
(ii) Second Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the
sale of Bingham Farms Office Plaza - Phase IV, Bingham
Farms, Michigan.
No information is required under Items 1, 3, 4, 6 and 8 and these items
have, therefore, been omitted.
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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 PENSION INVESTORS-III
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: Balcor Equity Partners-III, an Illinois
general partnership, its general 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 General Counsel
Dated: July 2, 1997
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AGREEMENT OF SALE
THIS AGREEMENT OF SALE (this "Agreement"), is entered into as of the 17th
day of June, 1997, by and between FREMONT ARBORLAND, LLC, a Connecticut limited
liability company ("Purchaser"), and ARBORLAND ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
a Michigan 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 of Eight Million And No/100 Dollars ($8,000,000.00) (the "Purchase
Price"), that certain property commonly known as Arborland Consumer Mall, Ann
Arbor, Michigan, 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 Two Hundred
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) (the "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; and
2.2. 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 1:00 p.m Chicago time.
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 Near North National Title
Corporation, as agent for First American Title Insurance Company (hereinafter
referred to as "Title Insurer"), dated May 2, 1997 and designated as Commitment
No. 81-75016 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-Section II of the Title Commitment
as Numbers 1 through 17, 21 and 22, 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
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. Purchaser shall pay for the cost of any endorsements to, or
extended coverage on, the Title Policy.
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3.2. Purchaser has received a survey of the Property prepared by
Atwell-Hicks, Inc. designated as project no. 135-362 and last revised on March
5, 1997 (the "Existing Survey"). Seller and Purchaser shall each pay for
one-half of the costs of recertifying the Existing Survey and Seller shall
deliver the recertified survey (the "Updated Survey") to Purchaser prior to
"Closing" (as hereinafter defined). Purchaser hereby acknowledges that all
matters disclosed by the Existing Survey are acceptable to Purchaser.
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. 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.
5. CONDITION OF TITLE.
5.1. If, prior to Closing, 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; provided, however, and notwithstanding anything contained herein to the
contrary, if the Unpermitted Exception which gives rise to Purchaser's right to
terminate was recorded against the Property as a result of the affirmative,
willful action of Seller (and not by any unrelated third party) with the
intention to prevent the sale of the Property in accordance with the terms
hereof, Seller will cure such Unpermitted Exception. 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
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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 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 and Seller shall pay to Purchaser at the Closing the amount of
Seller's insurance deductible. 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, except for Purchaser's
obligation to indemnify Seller and restore the Property, as more fully set
forth in Paragraph 7. 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, and Seller shall
pay to the Purchaser at the Closing the amount of Seller's insurance
deductible. Seller hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser that it
maintains, and at all times through the Closing will maintain, replacement cost
insurance for the Property.
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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 May 2, 1997 and ending at 5:00 p.m.
Chicago time on June 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, tenant leases, the most recent tax and insurance bills,
utility account numbers, service contracts, and unaudited year end 1995 and
1996 operating statements. Furthermore, if the following are reasonably
available to Seller, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser plans and
specifications.
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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. 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
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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 Report, dated August 17, 1995 ("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
August 15, 1997 (the "Closing Date"), at the office of Title Insurer, Chicago,
Illinois, 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 Michigan, 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
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.
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9.2. On the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the
following:
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 (including an affidavit enabling Title
Insurer to issue extended coverage);
9.2.8. possession of the Property to Purchaser, subject to the terms
of leases shown on a current rent roll;
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 certified by Seller to be true and
correct as of the Closing Date.
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.
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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 ANY OTHER
CLOSING DOCUMENTS, THEN PURCHASER WILL BE ENTITLED TO SUE FOR SPECIFIC
PERFORMANCE.
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; 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 day before 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. All prorations will be final except as to the matters referred to in
Paragraph 12.2 below. If the Seller shall have collected from tenants any
payments for utilities, taxes, common area expenses, or other operating
expenses in excess of amounts incurred by Seller for any period prior to the
Closing Date, then Purchaser shall receive a credit for such excess amounts.
If Seller is credited for any utilities, taxes, common area expenses, or other
operating expenses in excess of amounts incurred by Seller for any period prior
to the Closing Date, then Purchaser shall receive a credit for such excess
amounts. If Seller is credited for any utilities, taxes, insurance, CAM or
other expenses which Seller has paid applicable to the period prior to the
proration date and which are reimbursable by tenants after the Closing, the
amount of the credit shall be held in escrow by the Title Company and shall be
released to Seller when payment is made by the tenant.
12.2. All basic rent paid following the Closing Date by any tenant of the
Property who is indebted under a lease for basic rent for any period prior to
and including the Closing Date shall be deemed a "Post-Closing Receipt" until
such time as all such indebtedness is paid in full. Within ten (10) days
following each receipt by Purchaser of a Post-Closing Receipt, Purchaser shall
pay such Post-Closing Receipt to Seller. Purchaser shall use its best efforts
to collect all amounts which, upon collection, would constitute Post-Closing
Receipts hereunder. Within 120 days after the Closing Date, Purchaser shall
deliver to Seller a reconciliation statement of Post-Closing Receipts through
the first 90 days after the Closing Date. Upon the delivery of the
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Post-Closing Receipts reconciliation, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller any
Post-Closing Receipts owing to Seller and not previously delivered to Seller in
accordance with the terms hereof. 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 Post-Closing Receipts reconciliation
statement and upon the verification of additional funds owing to Seller,
Purchaser shall pay to Seller said additional Post-Closing Receipts 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. If, following
the Closing, Seller receives any rebates or refunds of utility charges,
insurance, real or personal property taxes or operating expenses, the amount of
such rebate or refund shall be paid to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Seller against the claims of Tenants
with respect to such funds. The provisions of this paragraph shall be
confirmed at and shall survive Closing.
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.
14. ASSIGNMENT. The Purchaser shall not have the right to assign its interest
in this Agreement 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. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Purchaser may assign its interest in this Agreement without the
consent of Seller to any entity in which Purchaser owns a controlling interest
provided that Purchaser remains liable for, and the assignee assumes, the
obligations of Purchaser hereunder.
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, Inc. (to be paid by
Seller). Seller's commission to Insignia Mortgage & Investment Company, Inc.
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 Mortgage &
Investment Company, Inc. 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.
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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 Conter (the asset manager responsible for the Property)
(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:
16.2.1. Seller has not (i) filed any involuntary petition in
bankruptcy or suffered the filing of any involuntary petition by its creditors,
(ii) admitted in writing its inability to pay its debts as they come due, or
(iii) made an offer of settlement, extension or composition to its creditors
generally or (iv) made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.
16.2.2. No management, leasing or maintenance personnel or agents
employed in connection with the operation of the Property have the right to
continue such employment after closing except pursuant to a Contract. No
person or entity is entitled to claim any brokerage or leasing commissions or
other payments with respect to any of the Property, including regarding any of
the Leases, except as set forth in Exhibit N.
16.2.3. To Seller's knowledge, Seller has delivered to Purchaser
true, correct and complete copies of each Contract and their respective
amendments. Seller has received no notice and has no knowledge that either
Seller or any other party under a Contract is in default of their respective
obligations and liabilities thereunder. To Seller's knowledge, except for the
Contracts, there are no other service or maintenance contracts, equipment
leases or other contracts regarding any of the Property which will be
terminated on or before the Closing Date.
16.2.4. To Seller's knowledge, all books, records and other written
materials which Seller has delivered to Purchaser are true, correct and
complete copies.
16.2.5. To Seller's knowledge, Seller has delivered to Purchaser
true, correct and complete copies of each Lease and their respective
amendments. To Seller's knowledge, the information regarding the Leases
contained in the rent roll attached as Exhibit M is true, correct and complete
as of the date set forth therein. Seller has received no notice and has no
knowledge that either Seller or the applicable tenant is in default of their
respective obligations and liabilities under any of the Leases, including those
provisions relating to bankruptcy or insolvency.
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16.2.6. Seller has not entered into any contracts for the sale of
any of the Property other than this Agreement. Seller has received no notice
of and has knowledge of any rights of first refusal or first offer, options to
purchase any of the Property or any other rights or agreements which may delay
or prevent this transaction.
16.2.7. To Seller's knowledge, there has been no labor or material
of any kind furnished to or for the benefit of the Property at Seller's request
for which payment in full has not been made except in connection with tenant
improvements as set forth on Schedule 16.2.7 attached hereto (if any).
16.2.8. To Seller's knowledge, no person or entity is entitled to
possession of any of the Property, other than Seller, the tenants under the
Leases or otherwise pursuant to a recorded instrument.
16.2.9. Seller has received no notice of and has no knowledge of
any pending or threatened legal action which would impair access to the
Property.
16.3. Seller has been duly formed under the laws of the State of Michigan
and is duly qualified to transact business in the appropriate jurisdiction in
Michigan, if required by law, and has the requisite power and authority to
enter into and perform this Agreement. This Agreement and the documents and
instruments required to be executed and delivered by Seller pursuant hereto
have each been and will be duly authorized by all necessary partnership action
on the part of Seller and that such execution, delivery and performance does
and will not conflict with or result in a violation of Seller's partnership
agreement or any judgment, order or decree of any court or arbiter to which
Seller is a party, or any agreement to which Seller and/or any of the Property
is bound or subject.
16.4. The parties agree that the representations contained herein shall
survive Closing for a period of ninety (90) days from and after the Closing.
The claiming party shall have no right to make any claims against the other
party for a breach of a representation or warranty unless the claiming party
delivers written notice of such claim to the other party before such
expiration.
17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
17.1. None of the Affiliates 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.
17.2. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
Purchaser hereby agrees that the maximum aggregate liability of Seller, in
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connection with, arising out of or in any way related to a breach by Seller
under this Agreement or any document or conveyance agreement in connection with
the transaction set forth herein after the Closing shall be $250,000.
Purchaser hereby waives for itself and anyone who may claim by, through or
under Purchaser any and all rights to sue or recover from Seller any amount
greater than said limit.
17.3. Seller further agrees not to distribute $250,000 of the proceeds
of the Purchase Price to its partners for the longer of (i) ninety (90) days
after the Closing and (ii) final resolution of any claims made by Purchaser
which are asserted in writing against Seller prior to the expiration of ninety
(90) days after the Closing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
("Claims"); provided, however, that if any Claims are disputed by Seller,
Seller shall have the right, by written notice to Purchaser, to require
Purchaser to file suit in a court of competent jurisdiction within thirty (30)
days after such notice to Purchaser; and if suit is not filed within such
thirty (30) days, said notice with respect to the Claim in question shall no
longer prevent Seller from distributing the proceeds.
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
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)
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TO PURCHASER: Fremont Arborland, LLC
Cityplace II, 15th Floor
185 Asylum Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Attention: Mr. Jonathan Keller
( )
(860) 297-5454 (FAX)
and one copy to: Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn
2290 First National Building
Detroit, Michigan 48226-3583
Attention: Edward F. Kickham, Esq.
(313) 256-7659
(313) 962-0176 (FAX)
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 or receieved 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 the State of Michigan, 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.
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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. TENANT CERTIFICATE CONDITION TO CLOSING.
25.1. The following term has been defined as follows for convenience
of reference: "Tenant Certificate" means a certificate, commonly known as an
estoppel certificate, signed by a tenant with respect to its Lease, either in
the form set forth on Exhibit L hereto or on such other form as is
substantially consistent with the requirements of the tenant's lease for such
certificates but in no event dated earlier than the date hereof.
25.2. Seller shall promptly request a Tenant Certificate in the form
of Exhibit L from all tenants, and shall in good faith pursue the collection of
the same. Seller shall deliver to Purchaser, upon Seller's receipt thereof,
all Tenant Certificates signed by tenants (whether in the form of Exhibit L or
otherwise).
25.3. It shall be a condition to both Seller's and Purchaser's
obligations hereunder (the "Estoppel Condition") that Seller deliver to
Purchaser a Tenant Certificate from each tenant of the Property.
26. NEW LEASES. After the expiration of the Inspection Period, Seller shall
not execute any new lease affecting the Property or modify, amend or accept the
surrender of any Lease (collectively or individually a "Modification
Agreement") of any of the Leases without Purchaser's prior written consent.
Upon requesting Purchaser's consent, Seller shall deliver a complete copy of
said proposed lease to Purchaser with a copy of any brokerage commission
agreement and statement as to the cost of any tenant improvement work,
contributions, and brokerage commissions due or to become due in connection
therewith (the "Disclosure Documents"). Purchaser's consent shall be deemed
given if Purchaser has not responded to the contrary within five (5) business
days after receipt of Seller's written request and the complete copy of said
lease or Modification Agreement and other material. If approved by Purchaser,
a complete copy of any such lease or Modification Agreement shall be delivered
to Purchaser within five (5) days of the full execution thereof. With respect
to all new leases or Modification Agreements (whether executed before or after
the expiration of the Approval Period), provided Purchaser has approved the new
lease to the extent said approval is required, leasing costs and commissions,
tenant improvements and contributions, and reasonable attorneys' fees of
Seller, shall be assumed and paid by Purchaser (without a credit to Purchaser)
or credited to Seller at Closing to the extent Seller has paid any of said
obligations prior to Closing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have put their hand and seal as of
the date first set forth above.
PURCHASER:
FREMONT ARBORLAND, LLC, a Connecticut limited
liability company
By: /s/ Jonathan Keller
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Name: Jonathan Keller
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Its: President
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SELLER:
ARBORLAND ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
a Michigan limited partnership
By: Labroc III Limited Partnership, an Illinois
limited partnership, a general partner
By: Balcor Equity Partners-III, an Illinois
general partnership, its general partner
By: The Balcor Company, a Delaware
corporation, a partner
By: /s/ Michael J. Becker
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Name: Michael J. Becker
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Its: Managing Director
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By: Balcor Equity Pension Investors-III A Real
Estate Limited Partnership, a general
partner
By: Balcor Equity Partners-III, an Illinois
general partnership, its general
partner
By: The Balcor Company, a Delaware
corporation, a partner
By: /s/ Michael J. Becker
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Name: Michael J. Becker
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Its: Managing Director
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Arborland
of Insignia Mortgage & Investment Company, Inc.
("Seller's Broker") 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, dated , 199 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, Inc.
By:
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Exhibits
A - Legal
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 - Tenant Certificate
M - Rent Roll
N - Broker and Leasing Commissions
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE AND ESCROW AGREEMENT
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE AND ESCROW AGREEMENT (this
"Amendment") is made and entered into on this 2 day of July, 1997, by and among
ARBORLAND ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Michigan limited partnership
("Seller"), FREMONT ARBORLAND, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company
("Purchaser") and NEAR NORTH NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CORPORATION (the "Escrow
Agent");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Seller and Purchaser are parties to that certain Agreement of
Sale, dated as of June 17, 1997, (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which Purchaser
has agreed to purchase and Seller has agreed to sell certain Property (as
defined in the Agreement) legally described and depicted on Exhibit A attached
to the Agreement;
WHEREAS, Seller, Purchaser and Escrow Agent are parties to that certain
Escrow Agreement, dated as of June 26, 1997, (the "Escrow Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, Seller and Purchaser desire to amend the Agreement and the Escrow
Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. All terms not otherwise defined herein hall have the meanings ascribed to
each in the Agreement and Escrow Agreement.
2. The Purchase Price is hereby amended to Seven Million and No/100 Dollars
($7,000,000.00).
3. Purchaser shall receive a credit at Closing in the amount of Seven Hundred
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($700,000.00) for work relating to asbestos and
underground storage tank removal.
4. Seller has contracted with EMG to conduct a Phase II environmental site
assessment of the Property (the "New Phase II") to define and delineate the
nature, extent (vertical and horizonial) and distribution (in soil and
groundwater) of any contamination and chemical contaminants in and from the
vicinity of the former dry cleaner facility the current dry cleaner and the
former underground storage tanks and piping and at the Property and any related
condition or contamination. Seller agrees that the New Phase II will be
conducted in accordance with any applicable rules and all standards and
guidelines of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ("MDEO") for
investigation of such matters such that the New Phase II would meet MDEO
standards and quidelines for such definition and delineation of contamination
in connection with use of the New Phase II and the information contained
therein in a Type C Baseline Environmental Assessment ("BEA") for the benefit
of Purchaser. The New Phase II will be certified to Purchaser and its mortgage
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lender. Seller agrees to provide EMG's scope of work for the New Phase II to
Purchaser for comment. If the parties do not agree upon the scope of work
prior to the end of the business day Monday, July 14, 1997, the Agreement of
Sale shall be terminated and Purchaser's deposit shall be refunded. EMG shall
notify Purchaser's consultant of test dates and permit Purchaser's consultant
to monitor the testing procedures. The New Phase II will specify an estimate
of the costs associated with curing any problems it reveals. Seller agrees
that the estimate will be based on clean-up and other remedial activities
including but not limited to removal and off-site disposal of materials and
installation of engineered fill material, necessary to achieve MDEO generic
commercial clean-up criteria as well as, if more stringent, MDEO's generic
groundwater contact criteria, utility worker groundwater direct contact
risk-based screening levels and indoor air quality criteria and restoration of
the Property. The estimate will also include the cost of a post remediaiton
closure report. This number, subject to the reasonable approval of an
environmental consultant designated by the Purchaser, multiplied by 110% shall
equal the "Environmental Escrow Sum." In the event that the Purchaser's
consultant and the Seller's consultant are unable to agree upon an appropriate
sum, then they shall each (in good faith) submit an estimate, the mathematical
average of which shall be multiplied by 110% to arrive at the Environmental
Escrow Sum. If the Environmental Escrow Sum exceeds $600,000.00 then either
Purchaser or Seller may elect to terminate this Agreement; provided, however,
that if Purchaser elects to terminate under the terms of this paragraph, then
Seller shall have the right to approve the Environmental Escrow Sum,
notwithstanding the fact that it is in excess of $600,000.00, and the parties
shall then proceed to Closing. The Environmental Escrow Sum shall be held out
of Closing and deposited into escrow subject to specific instructions to be
mutually agreed upon by Seller and Purchaser, if, and when, necessary (the
"Environmental Escrow Instructions"). The Environmental Escrow Instructions
shall include the following concepts: a) the New Phase II does not reveal
contamination at the Property above the generic residential criteria of the
MDEO and Purchaser's consultant reasonably agrees that the New Phase II was
performed in accordance with the requirements of this Amendment, then the
Environmental Escrow Sum shall be immediately released to the Seller; and b) if
the issues raised by the New Phase II can be remediated to the MDEO criteria
and screening levels identified above and the Property restored, then Purchaser
shall cause such work to be performed and paid for out of the Environmental
Escrow Sum.
5. The Closing Date for the transaction shall be twenty-one (21) days
following the determination of the Environmental Escrow Sum.
6. The terms of that certain Memorandum From Edward F. Kickham To Jon Brandon
dated June 26, 1997 (attached hereto as Exhibit A) are hereby incorporated by
reference.
7. Except as amended hereby, the Agreement shall be and remain unchanged and
in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.
8. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which, when taken together shall constitute one
and the same instrument. To facilitate the execution of this Amendment, Seller
and Purchaser may execute and exchange by telephone facsimile counterparts of
the signature pages, with each facsimile being deemed an "Original" for all
purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be
duly executed the day and year first above written.
PURCHASER:
FREMONT ARBORLAND, LLC, a Connecticut
limited liability company
By: /s/ Jonathan M. Keller
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Name: Jonathan M. Keller
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Its: Member
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SELLER:
ARBORLAND ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
a Michigan limited partnership
By: Labroc III Limited Partnership, an Illinois
limited partnership, a general partner
By: Balcor Equity Partners-III, an Illinois
general partnership, its general partner
By: The Balcor Company, a Delaware
corporation, a partner
By: /s/ John K. Powell, Jr.
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Name: John K. Powell, Jr.
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Its: Senior Vice President
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By: Balcor Equity Pension Investors-III A Real
Estate Limited Partnership, a general partner
By: Balcor Equity Partners-III, an Illinois
general partnership, its general partner
By: The Balcor Company, a Delaware
corporation, a partner
By: /s/ John K. Powell, Jr.
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Name: John K. Powell, Jr.
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Its: Senior Vice President
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ESCROW AGENT:
NEAR NORTH NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CORPORATION
By:
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Its: Authorized Agent
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EXHIBIT A
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jon Brandon
FROM: Edward F. Kickham
RE: Arborland
DATE: June 26, 1997
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The following is a summary of the title and survey matters which remain.
I suggest that this memorandum be included by reference in the amendment to
this purchase and sale agreement. They are matters which must be satisfied as
a condition of closing. I realize some of this is redundant to the existing
purchase agreement.
1. The survey will be certified to Purchaser and its mortgage lender.
2. The survey will bear a legal description set out in text in addition
to the legal that now follows the contours of the drawing.
3. "Standard Exceptions" will be deleted and the Seller will furnish
the customary affidavit.
4. The tenant list will be updated. The Seller will furnish an
affidavit to the title company listing the tenants of record who are no longer
in the Shopping Center.
5. The Detroit Edison easement (Item 4 of Schedule B-2) Liber 450, page
134 will be located on the survey. The location will not substantially impair
the right to use the Shopping Center as it is now used.
6. The highway easement (Item 9) will be located in the survey, Liber
966, page 79. The location will not substanially impair the right to use the
Shopping Center as it is now used.
7. The Bridgestone/Firestone right of first refusal will be waived at
least as to the present transaction.
8. Items 18. 19 and 20 (notice of commenoement and mechanics liens) will
be deleted.
9. Water bills will be paid or prorated based on statements to be
obtained prior to closing.
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10. At the west of the Property are a water main, a storm sewer and a
sanitary sewer which enter not from a public road right of way but across other
private property. Purchaser will obtain evidence that these are there pursuant
to valid easements for the benefit of the Property or held by municipal
authorities.
11. A bus stop shelter is shown on the survey. Purchaser will receive a
certificaiton from Seller that the shelter is or is not there pursuant to an
unrecorded agreement. If there is an agreement, it will be furnished to
Purchaser and it will be terminable at will or upon short notice.
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE (this "Amendment") is made and
entered into as of this 20 day of June, 1997, by and between G/B INVESTMENTS,
INC., a Colorado corporation ("Purchaser") and ERINDALE INVESTORS, an Illinois
limited partnership ("Seller").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Seller and Purchaser are parties to that certain Agreement of
Sale, dated as of June 2, 1997 and that certain First Amendment to Agreement of
Sale, dated as of June 10, 1997, (as amended the "Agreement"), pursuant to
which Purchaser has agreed to purchase and Seller has agreed to sell certain
Property (as defined in the Agreement) legally described and depicted on
Exhibit A attached to the Agreement;
WHEREAS, Seller, Purchaser and Charter Title Company ("Escrow Agent") are
parties to that certain Escrow Agreement, dated as of June 2, 1997 (the "Escrow
Agreement"): and
WHEREAS, Seller and Purchaser desire to amend the Agreement and the Escrow
Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to
each in the Agreement and Escrow Agreement.
2. The Closing Date for the transaction shall be August 1, 1997.
3. Concurrently herewith Purchaser will deposit the sum of One Hundred
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) into escrow with the Escrow Agent,
which sum shall be included within the Earnest Money for this transaction.
4. Except as amended hereby, the Agreement and Escrow Agreement shall each be
and remain unchanged and in full force and effect in accordance with their
terms.
5. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which, when taken together shall constitute one
and the same instrument. To facilitate the execution of this Amendment,
Seller, Purchaser and Escrow Agent may execute and exchange by telephone by
facsimile counterparts of the signature pages, with each facsimile being deemed
an "original" for all purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the
date first set forth above.
PURCHASER:
G/B INVESTMENTS, INC., a Colorado corporation
By: /s/ Ian Griffis
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Name: President Ian Griffis
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Its: Ian Griffis
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SELLER:
ERINDALE INVESTORS, an Illinois limited partnership
By: Balcor Equity Partners-III, an Illinois general
partnership, its general partner
By: The Balcor Company, a Delaware corporation
By: /s/ Beth Goldstein
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Name: Beth Goldstein
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Its: Authorized Agent
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ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED BY
ESCROW AGENT
CHARTER TITLE COMPANY
By:
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Name:
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Its:
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BINGHAM PARTNERS, L.P.
c/o Insignia Financial Group, Inc.
One Insignia Financial Plaza
P.O. Box 1089
Greenville, S.C. 29602
June 3, 1997
VIA FACSIMILE
Labroc II Limited Partnership
and
Labroc III Limited Partnership
c/o The Balcor Company
Bannockburn Lake Office Plaza
2355 Waukegan Road, Suite A 200
Bannockburn, Illnois 60015
Re: Acquisition of Bingham IV and Bingham V, Bingham Farms, Michigan
Gentlemen:
Reference is hereby made to the following: (i) that certain Agreement of
Sale dated May 2, 1997, made by and between Bingham Partners, L.P. ("Buyer")
and Labroc II Limited Partnership and (ii) that certain Agreement of Sale dated
May 2, 1997, made by and between Buyer and Labroc III Limited Partnership with
respect to acquisition of the above referenced premises (collectively, the
"Purchase Agreement") Capitalized terms not otherwise defined shall such
meaning as set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
Please be advised that Buyer has retained our firm as special counsel in
this matter. Accordingly, we hereby request, on behalf of Buyer, that the
Inspection Period by extended to the end of business June 18, 1997.
If the foregoing is acceptable, please execute and return one copy of this
letter. This letter may be executed in counterparts, each of which when so
executed and delivered shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
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BINGHAM PARTNERS, L.P.
By: ICIG Bingham, LLC, its general partner
By: Insignia Commercial Investments
Group, Inc., its manager
By: /s/ Jeffrey Goldberg
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Name:
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Title: Vice President
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO
LABROC II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: Balcor Equity Partners-II,
its general partner
By: The Balcor Company,
its general partner
By: /s/ Alan E. Muench
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Name:
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Title: Authorized Agent
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LABROC III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: Balcor Equity Partners-III,
its general partner
By: The Balcor Company,
its general partner
By: /s/ Alan E. Muench
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Name:
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Title: Authorized Agent
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cc: Robert G. Koen, Esq.
Kyle Hauberg, Esq.
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT OF SALE
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT OF SALE (this "Amendment") is made and
entered into as of this 18th day of June, 1997, by and between LABROC III
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Illinois limited partnership ("Seller"), BINGHAM
PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Purchaser").
RECITALS:
A. Seller and Purchaser are parties to that certain Agreement of Sale,
dated May 2, 1997, as amended by that certain letter dated June 3, 1997 from
Purchaser and accepted by Seller (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which Purchaser
has agreed to purchase and Seller has agreed to sell certain Property (as
defined in the Agreement) legally described and depicted on Exhibit A attached
to the Agreement.
B. Seller and Purchaser desire to amend the Agreement in accordance with
the terms of this Amendment.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual convenants and agreements
hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to
each in the Agreement.
2. The introductory phrase of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement is deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
"1. PURCHASE AND SALE. Purchaser agrees to purchase and Seller agrees to
sell at the price of Twelve Million Seven Hundred Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($12,700,000.00) ("Purchase Price"):"
3. This Agreement is hereby reinstated and, except as amended hereby, the
Agreement shall be and remain unchanged and in full force and effect in
accordance with its terms.
4. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which, when taken together shall constitute one
and the same instrument. To facilitate the execution of this Amendment, Seller
and Purchaser may executed and exchange by telephone facsimile counterparts of
the signature pages, with each facsimile being deemed an "original" for all
purposes.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the
date first set forth above.
PURCHASER:
BINGHAM PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership
By: ICIG Bingham, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, its general partner
By: Insignia Commercial Investments
Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its manager
By: /s/ Jeffrey Goldberg
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Name:
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Its: Vice President
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SELLER:
LABROC III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Illinois
limited partnership
By: Balcor Equity Partners-III, an Illinois general
partnership, its general partner
By: The Balcor Company, a Delaware
corporation, its general partner
By: /s/ Jerry M. Ogle
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Name: Jerry M. Ogle
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Its: Managing Director and Secretary
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