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111730 • 1 RESOLUTION NO. 11,173 2 3 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO 4 EXECUTE DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ABANDONED UNION 5 PACIFIC RIGHT -OF -WAY THAT WILL BE PART OF THE WILLIAM 6 JEFFERSON CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL PARK; TO TAKE ALL STEPS 7 NECESSARY TO FINALIZE THIS PURCHASE; AND FOR OTHER 8 PURPOSES. 9 10 WHEREAS, the City Board of Directors adopted Little Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 11 10,125 (November 7, 1997) ( "LRR_ "), to create the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential 12 Park District ( "Clinton Presidential Park "), and 13 WHEREAS, pursuant to Little Rock, Ark., Ordinance No. 17,690 (March 17, 1998) 14 ( "LRO _ ") the City issued capital improvement revenue bonds, authorized by 15 Amendment 65 to the Arkansas Constitution, and the proceeds from this bond issue 16 included monies to pay for land acquisition for the Clinton Presidential Park, and 17 WHEREAS, in 1998 and 1999 the City began to acquire property, through purchase 18 or condemnation, for the property within the park boundaries which includes a certain 19 amount of now abandoned right -of -way owned by the Union Pacific Railroad and the old 20 railroad bridge immediately adjacent to the park site, and 21 WHEREAS, LRO 17,690 expressly authorizes that some of the proceeds may be 22 used to purchase this right -of -way for inclusion in the Clinton Presidential Park, and to the 23 extent necessary may be used to move the railroad switch that otherwise would serve this 24 area and other railroad right -of -way in the near vicinity and part of the park chain along 25 the Arkansas River, and [PAGE 1 OF 31 Clinton Presidential Park Purchase of railroad right -of -way 0 f i WHEREAS, the City has negotiated with representatives for the purchase of this 2 right -of -way and for the donation of additional property, and are in agreement in concept 3 as to the terms and conditions of the purchase, and are close to final agreement to the 4 language, and wish to complete the transaction as soon as possible, 5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF 6 THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: 7 Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute any and all 8 documents to effect the transfer of title of certain railroad right -of -way from the Union 9 Pacific Railroad to the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, in accordance with the various terms 10 and conditions set forth in an agreement that shall be the same, or substantially similar to, 11 that attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution. 12 Section 2. Although the City will receive in donation additional right -of -way 13 and property through the execution of this agreement, funds for the three million dollars 14 ($3,000,000) portion to purchase a part of this right of way, which was identified as one of 15 the uses of proceeds from the $16,405,000 City of Little Rock, Arkansas, Capital 16 Improvement Revenue Bonds: Parks & Recreation Projects, Series 1998A, are available in 17 Account No. 305 - 214 -A105. 18 Section 3. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, 19 clause, phrase, or word of this resolution is declared or adjudged to be invalid or 20 unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions 21 of the resolution which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or 22 adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the resolution. 23 Section 4. Repealer. All resolutions, bylaws, and other matters inconsistent with 24 this resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. 25 ADOPTED: December 4, 2001 26 Clinton Presidential Park Purchase of railroad right -of -way [PAGE 2 OF 31 0 1 ATTEST: 2 3 4 Nana Woo , City Clerk 5 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: 6 8 Thomas M. Carpenter, Ci Attorney 9 H to H 11 H 12 H 13 H 14 H 15 H 16 H 17 H 18 H 19 H 20 H 21 H 22 H 23 H 24 H 25 H 26 H [PAGE 3 OF 3] Clinton Presidential Park Purchase of railroad right -of -way 0 APPROVED: Mw u. Clfffln/l ll �X . Jim Bailey, Mayor 1 0 • 2016 -59 DONATION, PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT This Donation, Purchase and Sale Agreement is entered into this day of ' 2001 ( "Execution Date "), between UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation, whose address is 1416 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68179 ( "Seller "), and CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, a municipal corporation of the State of Arkansas, whose address is City Hall, 500 W. Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ( "Purchaser "), WITNESSETH: IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED by and between the parties hereto as follows: Section 1. Donation, Purchase and Sale of the Property. Seller agrees to sell and donate and Purchaser agrees to purchase and accept, on the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Seller's right, title and interest in and to certain real and personal property (hereafter sometimes collectively called the "Property "),situated in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, shown on the print marked Exhibit A, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, which are generally described as follows: A. Seller's right -of -way from the south boundary of the Presidential Library site at approximately East Second Street running westwardly to the Little Rock Junction Railroad Bridge in Little Rock; B. Seller's right -of -way north of the Little Rock Junction Railroad Bridge running northwardly to the north right -of -way line of Washington Avenue in the City of North Little Rock ( "North Little Rock Parcel "); C. The real property owned by Seller contiguous with such rights -of -way referenced in Paragraphs A. and B. above; D. A parcel of land containing approximately 40,000 square feet, more or less, situated generally south of the Little Rock Junction Railroad Bridge between Cumberland and Rock Streets in Little Rock (the real property described in Paragraphs A, B, C and D, and the interests therein, collectively the "Real Property "); and E. The Little Rock Junction Railroad Bridge and the CRI &P Railroad Bridge, together with any trackage and appurtenances thereto located thereon (collectively, the "Personal Property "), EXCEPTING, however, from such conveyance all signal, communication and similar electronic equipment used or useful in Seller's railroad operations which shall be removed by Seller after obtaining the STB Approval as set forth in Section 8 below. EXCEPTING from this sale and RESERVING unto Seller, its successors and assigns, forever, exclusive PERPETUAL EASEMENTS ten feet (10') in width measured from EX IIBTT A: Page 1 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase IOIOM 1 GUAWADMI MWSANWK* I LL. tt1eRmk.pu#3.dm r • the ccnterline of the Fiber Optic Im rove • except 20]6 -59 p or the North Little P menu, in on (and its easement Rock parcel ( "fiber o , over, under and across the right too holders, lessees, sublessees Phcs easement Real property Own reconstruct ,licensees property ), in which communications , maintain, o successors or areas Seller to, all existing ystems, lines and facilities of everate, use and/or re assigns} shall have the I-V equipment facilities, telephone tele ra ktnd and nature m] cludii existing (the Fiber O g Ph, television g, but not li�ture successors and tics Irnprovemcnts "). Seller and fiber o tic roiled over and across the s assigns, a limited ri does P lines and related Real Propert ght of-wr t and right of accesrto the fiber eo t0 itself, its the use, enjoyment, Y (except for the No Fiber O maintenance, operation and access h the Little fi Roo parcel optics easement optics in present! ), for the easement property shalt remain the Y existing Purposes of revenues derived from all Cu, °n or hereafter Optics All personal property of Seller constructed on the fiber o fiber optics easement orient and future a Seller shall be entitled to all Optics easement ro property. Seller further reserves to which Seller is a party easements, license s e leases with other lawful the right to use the subsurfae affect- casements, Purpose, includin g the no material or obstruction of wltlt third g, but not Limited to, e of the fiber Parties. No permanent building, Optics easement anY kind or character shall be ntering into written consent oft e erty which would stored or g' structure or fence and obstruct or interfere with maintained easement owner• to or °n said fiber without the prior successors and assiR nsI aReEXCEPT�rG Mainten g temporary from this sale and RESERVING ance, repair renewal and re for pn °of railroad trackage present location over ght °f waY for the Construction unto Seller, its Seller's railroad and across the pro , operation, over the Pro e pertY, together with h and appurtenances in their Approval (as defined in P for a period to (i) the exclusive right uAon said easement area for then 8 below and including the date ght to operate ), and (ii) the right of ingress Seller rec expire ninety (9Q days t OrS Ofexercisin the rights herein reserved receives ST13 Y after receipt of STB A g g egress to, from and pproval. , said easement to and all applicable The sale and donation s federal state and local laws orders to outstanding rights Of era], or o this Agreement shall pen and obvious on then rules and regulations, subject to any Section 2 ground, gulations, and any and all �_• Purchase Price. Donation• ($3,0O0000 OQThe purchase price for the Property exceeds the Purchaser Price, Property rs )• The parties acknowled eTHREE MILLION Charitable contribution to the extent -, , excess. r g that the fair DOLLARS and that the Property is being market value of the execute and furnish to Seiler Internal g donated to Purchaser as a Property as a contribution to the extent nt e ue Service F n request of Seller Purchaser to Seller at Closing, ° 82g3 acknowled in haser agrees to xcess. The purchase price shall receipt pt of the paid by ,mono, G''u•AWgpMl9hplIPS4I Clinton Presidential EXnI3 A: Pa$e 2 of 27 "'�utrnea �«x. a„r�,�, Park: UP Ri 2 ght IT -o6Way Purchase • • 2016 -59 Section 3. Conditions Precedent to Sale. This Agreement is made and executed by the parties hereto subject to the following conditions precedent: (a) Title Review. On or before October 12, 2001, Purchaser, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain from Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company, 100 Center Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 ( "Title Company "), a preliminary title report on the Property, and copies of all documents referred to therein, and furnish same to Seller. Purchaser shall have until October 26, 2001 in which to approve or disapprove any defects in the title or any liens, encumbrances, covenants, rights of way, easements or other outstanding rights disclosed by the preliminary title report or the survey referred to in subparagraph (b) below, except those matters set forth in Section 6. Disapproval shall be by written notice given by Purchaser to Seller setting forth the specific item or items disapproved by Purchaser. If no such notice of disapproval is given by Purchaser on or before October 26, 2001, it shall be conclusively presumed that Purchaser approves of said preliminary title report and survey. In the event of disapproval by Purchaser of any item or items contained in or disclosed by said preliminary title report or survey, Seller shall have ten (10) days after receipt of Purchaser's notice of disapproval to eliminate any disapproved items from the policy of title insurance to be issued in favor of Purchaser. In the event any such disapproved item is not eliminated within such ten (10) day time period, then this Agreement shall terminate unless Purchaser shall have elected to waive its prior disapproval in writing at least five (5) days prior to the Closing Date (as defined in Section 7 below). In the event of termination due to any such uncorrected defect in title, this Agreement shall terminate and be without any further force and effect, and without further obligation of either party to the other. (b) Survey. Purchaser may elect, at its sole cost and expense, to obtain a survey of the Property. If Purchaser so elects, Purchaser shall furnish a copy of same, prepared and certified by a public surveyor registered in the State of Arkansas, to Seller on or before October 12, 2001. The survey, as approved by Purchaser as set forth in subparagraph (a) above and as approved by Seller, shall be used by Seller as the basis for preparation of the metes and bounds description of the Property. (c) Feasibility Studies. Upon execution of this Agreement, Purchaser, and its agents and contractors, are granted the privilege for a period to and including October 26, 2001 ( "Feasibility Review Period ") of entering upon the Property for the purpose of performing environmental audits, soil tests, engineering and feasibility studies of the Property as Purchaser may deem necessary to determine the suitability of the soil conditions and other physical conditions of the Property. If the results of such audits, tests or studies are unsatisfactory in Purchaser's reasonable opinion, Purchaser may, at its option, terminate this Agreement by giving Seller written notice of termination before expiration of the Feasibility Review Period. If no such written notice of termination is given by Purchaser to Seller before expiration of the Feasibility Review Period, the Property shall be deemed suitable for Purchaser's purposes. In the event of such termination by Purchaser, then Purchaser shall surrender to Seller copies of all audits, soils, engineering and any other reports prepared for Purchaser pertaining to the Property and said reports shall become the sole property of Seller without cost or expense of Seller (and EXHIBIT A: Page 3 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase 1=5XI 3 G rVAWADMNMIMSANW Uiulca k. puM3.d« • 2016 -59 the contents thereof shall be kept confidential by Purchaser and Purchaser's consultants), and this Agreement shall terminate and be without any further force and effect, and without further obligation of either party to the other. Regardless of whether or not this Agreement is terminated, Purchaser shall promptly furnish Seller with a copy of any and all reports on environmental assessments performed for the benefit of Purchaser. In the event Purchaser, its agents or contractors, shall enter upon the Property for the purposes set forth in this Section 3(c), such entry shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (i) Purchaser agrees to indemnify and save harmless Seller and /or Seller's affiliates ( "Seller's affiliates" means any corporation which directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by or is under common control with Seller), their officers, agents, servants and employees, against and from any and all liability, loss, costs and expense of whatsoever nature growing out of personal injury to or death of persons whomsoever, or loss or destruction of or damage to property whatsoever, where such personal injury, death, loss, destruction or damage arises in connection with or incident to the occupation or use of the Property by, or the presence thereon of Purchaser, Purchaser's agents, contractors, servants or licensees prior to Closing; (ii) Purchaser covenants and agrees to pay in full for all materials joined or affixed to, at the instance or request or on behalf of Purchaser, and to pay in full all persons who perform labor upon, the Property, and not to permit or suffer any mechanic's or materialman's lien of any kind or nature to be enforced against the Property for any work done or materials furnished thereon at the instance or request or on behalf of Purchaser; and Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller against and from any and all liens, claims, demands, costs and expenses of whatsoever nature in any way connected with or growing out of such work done, labor performed or materials furnished prior to Closing; (iii) In the event the donation, sale and purchase of the Property does not close, Purchaser shall, as soon as possible and at Purchaser's sole expense, restore the Property to the same condition it was in immediately prior to the time Purchaser entered the Property, failing in which Seller may perform the work of restoration and Purchaser shall reimburse Seller for the cost and expense thereof within thirty (30) days after rendition of bill therefor by Seller; and (iv) Notwithstanding any provisions in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason whatsoever, Purchaser nevertheless shall be obligated to comply with the provisions of this Section 3(c). (d) Seller's Management Approval. The terms and conditions of this transaction are subject to approval in accordance with Seller's Management Policy Statement. Notice of approval or disapproval shall be given by Seller to Purchaser on or before , 2001, and failure to give such notice within said time period shall be deemed notice of disapproval. In the event, within said time period, the terms of this Agreement are not approved in accordance with EXHIBIT A: Page 4 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase In5m] 4 GUAWAD,%MA SA\WKQMillkROCk.W3 d. • • 2016 -59 Seller's Management Policy Statement for any reason whatsoever, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated forthwith. In the event of such termination, the Escrow Fund shall be returned to Purchaser, and this Agreement shall be without any further force and effect, and without further obligation of either party to the other. Section 4. Escrow. Upon execution of this Agreement by both parties, an escrow account shall be opened with Title Company, and Seller and Purchaser shall thereupon deposit with Title Company a copy of this Agreement. On or before the Closing Date, Purchaser shall deposit with Title Company the Purchase Price, and the Donative Bill of Sale referred to in Section 5 and the Assignment and Assumption Agreement referred to in Section 6 as executed by Purchaser, and Seller shall deposit therein the Donative Bill of Sale referred to in Section 5, the Quitclaim Deed referred to in Section 5, and the Assignment and Assumption Agreement referred to in Section 6 as executed by Seller. Title Company shall be instructed that when it is in a position to deliver to Seller the Purchase Price, and to issue a standard owner's policy of title insurance in the full amount of the Purchase Price, insuring fee simple title to the Property in Purchaser, subject only to the items set forth in Section 6, Title Company shall: (a) record and deliver the Quitclaim Deeds to Purchaser; (b) deliver the Donative Bill of Sale to Purchaser; (c) deliver an executed counterpart of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement to Purchaser and Seller; (d) deliver to Seller the Purchase Price; and (e) issue and deliver to Purchaser the standard owner's policy of title insurance. At closing, (a) Seller shall pay Seller's pro rata share of real estate taxes (whether general or special) assessed against the Property and due and payable for the year of Closing; (b) Purchaser shall pay the following costs: (1) The escrow fee; (2) The cost of recording the Quitclaim Deeds; (3) The premium for the issuance of the standard owner's policy of title insurance; (4) The Arkansas State real estate excise tax, if any; EXHIBIT A: Page 5 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10 /OS /01 G GLLAWADMIB SA%WPWU40CRO k.puMl.do 5 E . 2016 -59 (5) The cost of the required state revenue stamps, if any; and (6) Purchaser's pro rata share of real estate taxes (whether general or special) assessed against the Property and due and payable for the year of Closing. Section 5. Title. (a) Upon closing of escrow as set forth in Section 4, (i) all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Real Property (except for the North Little Rock Parcel) shall be transferred to Purchaser by a duly executed Quitclaim Deed in the form marked Exhibit B -1, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, and (ii) all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the North Little Rock Parcel shall be transferred to Purchaser (or to the City of North Little Rock if Purchaser assigns its interest under this Agreement as it relates to the North Little Parcel as provided in Section II(b) below) by a duly executed Quitclaim Deed in the form marked Exhibit B -2 attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. Title shall be insurable as in fee, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, exceptions, and reservations other than the following: (1) The fiber optic easement reservation set forth in Section 1 (except as to the North Little Rock Parcel); (2) The Lease(s) referred to in Section 7; (3) Non - delinquent real property taxes (whether general or special); (4) Standard printed exceptions in the title policy; and (5) Items disclosed in the preliminary title report and survey and approved or waived by Purchaser as set forth in Section 3(a). Purchaser acknowledges that the Real Property may be subject to licenses and other third party rights that have not been disclosed by Seller to Purchaser. It is the responsibility of Purchaser to determine if any of these undisclosed rights exist. If any license that affects only the Property is identified after the Execution Date, Seller's rights (including, without limitation, any income) and obligations under such license will be assigned to and assumed by Purchaser at or after Closing. (b) Upon closing of escrow as set forth in Section 4, all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to the Personal Property shall be transferred by Seller to Purchaser by a duly executed Donative Bill of Sale in the form marked Exhibit C, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. EXHIBIT A: Page 6 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase Msa1 6 GU.AWWWBM SAXW MildeR k.peWl.dw • 2016 -59 (c) The Property is subject to two (2) Mortgages as follows: (1) that certain First Mortgage dated January 1, 1955, executed by Missouri Pacific Railroad Company (Seller's predecessor in interest) in favor of The Boatmen's National Bank of St. Louis (now The Bank of New York, Successor Trustee); and (2) that certain General (Income) Mortgage dated January 1, 1955, executed by Missouri Pacific Railroad Company (Seller's predecessor in interest) in favor of Manufacturer's Trust Company (now The Chase Manhattan Bank, corporate successor Trustee) and Charles Herman (now Donnell Reid, individual successor Trustee). It is understood and agreed that promptly upon Closing, application will be made to the respective Mortgage Trustees for the release of the Property from the liens of the two (2) Mortgages. Immediately upon receipt of the Partial Releases, the same will be forwarded to Title Company. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Title Company harmless against failure to provide such Partial Releases. Section 6. Assignment of Lease(s). Upon closing of escrow, Seller shall assign to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall assume, all of Seller's right, title and interest in and to and obligations under the following Lease Agreement(s) (the "Leases "): 1) The Leases shall be assigned by Seller to Purchaser at Closing and assumed by Purchaser by duly executed Assignment and Assumption Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D and hereby made a part hereof. Rentals and other payments under the Leases shall be prorated between Seller and Purchaser as of the Closing Date. Section 7. Closing; Possession. Escrow for the Property shall close ( "Close" or "Closing ") on or before November 9, 2001 ( "Closing Date "). Possession of the Property shall pass to Purchaser on closing of escrow. Purchaser shall have no right to possession or occupancy of or entry upon any portion of the Property [except as set forth in Section 3(c)] and title thereto shall be and remain vested in Seller until Closing of escrow. Section 8. Post - Closing Obligation. This Agreement is made and executed by the parties hereto subject to the following post -sale conditions: EXMBIT A: Page 7 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10/05/01 7 G.LLAWAUM�a SMWMILLittleRak.pu ldoc • • 2016 -59 (a) STB Abandonment. Seller shall petition for and use its best efforts to receive all necessary authorizations or exemptions to be granted by the Surface Transportation Board ( "STB ") for the permanent abandonment of rail service by Seller to shippers served from Seller's line track over the Property ( "STB Approval "). If STB Approval is not obtained by December 31, 2001, this Agreement shall automatically expire and terminate. In the event of such termination, (i) Purchaser shall deliver to Seller a duly executed Quitclaim Deed transferring Purchaser's right, title and interest in and to the Property to Seller, and an Assignment and Assumption Agreement in the form of Exhibit D assigning Purchaser's right, title and interest in and to the Leases to Seller; and (ii) Seller shall return to Purchaser the Purchase Price paid to Seller at Closing and an Assignment and Assumption Agreement in the form of Exhibit D assuming Purchaser's right, title and interest in and to the Leases. Seller's agreement to use its best efforts to obtain STB Approval for the permanent abandonment of service is predicated upon the current understanding that: (a) there are no shippers on the Property; (b) that no additional shippers shall be located upon the Property by Purchaser post- Closing; and (c) that no shippers locate upon any adjacent property and demand rail service before the STB Approval process is completed. (b) Indemnity for Reserved Easement. As of Closing, Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Purchaser, its agents, representatives, contractors and employees from and against any and all proceedings, suits, actions, claims, damages, judgments, liabilities, awards and expenses ( "Claims ") that may be brought or instituted on account of or growing out of any injuries or damages to persons or property, relating to or arising out of the occupation of any portion of the Property by Seller pursuant to the reserved easement for trackage and appurtenances, the operation by Seller of Seller's railroad over the reserved easement, and/or construction and related activities conducted on the Property pursuant to the reserved easement by Seller or Seller's licensees, invitees, agents, contractors, representatives or employees, including, but not limited to, all reasonable costs of defending against, investigating and settling the Claims. Seller shall assume on behalf of the indemnified parties and conduct with due diligence and in good faith the defense of any and all Claims against any of the indemnified parties to which the indemnification in this subparagraph (b) applies. Seller shall have the right to contest the validity of any Claims, in the name of Seller or Purchaser, as Seller may deem appropriate, provided that Seller shall bear the expense of contesting any claim indemnified against by Seller under this subparagraph (b). Section 9. As Is; Release. (a) As Is. Purchaser and its representatives, prior to the Closing Date, will have been afforded the opportunity to make such inspections of the Property and matters related thereto as Purchaser and its representatives desire. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Property is to be sold and conveyed to and accepted by Purchaser in an "as is" condition with all faults. Purchaser further acknowledges that the Property was used for railroad right -of -way. Seller makes no representation or warranties of any kind whatsoever, either express or implied, EXMBIT A: Page 8 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10105/0 g G:UAWA M\ MHTSA \W IUIIJCR0[ P W3 dm • • 2016 -59 with respect to the Property; in particular, but without limitation, Seller makes no representations ordinances, regulations, requirements, or warranties with respect to the use, condition, title, occupation or management of the Property, or compliance with applicable statutes, laws, codes, purchaser acknowledges that it covenants, conditions and restrictions (whether or not of record). is entering into this Agreement on the basis on tiding Purchaser's Ownurfacet onditions,hand Purchaser environmental conditions of the Property, not have been revealed prior or contemporaneous assumes the risk that adverse physical and es thatn twit conditions may this Agreement by its investigation. Purchaser acknowledges that notwithstanding nY P g oral or written representations, statements, documents or understandings, constitutes the entire understanding of d peltany such prior or Contemporaneous eoral or the purchase and sale of the Property supersedes written representations, statements, documents or understandings. waives, (b) Release. Purchaser, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby agents, and all claims, suits, actions, causes of action, releases, remises, acquits and forever discharges Seller, its affiliates, their employees, officers, successors and assigns, of and from nY demands, rights, damages, costs, expenses, penalties, fines or compensation whatsoever, direct or or environmental any way indirect, which purchaser out of ornn connectionlwithuthe known or unknown physical re on account of or m arising without limitation, any contamination in, on, under or including, federal, state or condition of the Property (� adjacent to the Property by any hazardous or toxic substance of material, or any Compensation and local law, ordinance, ce Control Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Envi onmental Responsiehouot�p limitation, the Toxic Substances Liability Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. section Notices. Any notices required or desired to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and personally served, given by overnight express delivery, or given by mail. Telecopy notices shall be deemed valid only to the extent they are (a) actually received by the individual to whom addressed an d (b) followed by delivery of actual notice in the l shall be described postage age within three (3) business days thereafter. Any notice given by to receive at the mail, return receipt requested, addressed from time time direct in writing: prepaid, by certified following address or at such other address as the party Seller: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY ATTN: Ronald L. Mayer 1800 Farnam Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Telephone: (402) 997 -3630 Facsimile: (402) 997 -3601 With copy to: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY ATTN: Gerard Sullivan, Law Dept. 1416 Dodge Street, Room 830 Omaha, Nebraska 68179 EMBrf A: Page 9 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase 9 IM5101 G: LLAWADMWM"SAWPWIV.inleRack.puM7, a • • 2016 -59 Telephone: (402) 271 -4468 Facsimile: (402) 271 -5610 or 271 -7107 And: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY ATTN: Paul B. Benham III 400 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Telephone: (501) 370 -1517 Facsimile: (501) 376 -2147 Purchaser: CITY OF LITTLE ROCK ATTN: Bruce Moore, Assistant City Manager City Hall, Office of the Mayorl 500 W. Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Telephone: (501) Facsimile: (501) Title Company: BEACH ABSTRACT & GUARANTY COMPANY ATTN: 100 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Telephone: (501) 376 -5630 Facsimile: (501) 376 -5681 Express delivery notices shall be deemed to be given upon receipt. Postal notices shall be deemed to be given three (3) days after deposit with the United States Postal Service. Copies of all notices to Seller or Purchaser shall be given to Title Company, and copies of all notices to Title Company shall be given to the other party to this Agreement. Section 11. Assignment. (a) Purchaser's interest under this Agreement may not be assigned, encumbered or otherwise transferred, whether voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise without Seller's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, and provided that such assignee is a qualified charitable organization under the federal Internal Revenue Code and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and the assignee assumes the obligations of Purchaser under this Agreement in writing for the benefit of Seller and agrees in writing to execute and deliver to Seller the Internal Revenue Service Form 8283 referenced in Section 2 above. Any assignment, encumbrance or other transfer in violation of the foregoing is void and will be deemed a default under this Agreement. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser may, without Seller's prior written consent, assign its interest under this Agreement as it relates to the North Little Rock Parcel, the Little Rock Junction Railroad Bridge and the CRI &P Railroad Bridge to the City of North Little Rock, provided that the City of North Little EXHIBIT A: Page 10 of V Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase laosrol 10 G..AWADNIBM SANW tV inleRmk.po 3.dm 0 • 2016 -59 Rock assumes Purchaser's obligations under this Agreement as they relate to the North Little Rock Parcel and Purchaser gives Seller written notice of such assignment, together with an originally executed Partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement executed by Purchaser and the City of North Little Rock in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof, at least ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date, and the City of North Little Rock agrees in writing to execute and deliver to Seller, if necessary, the Internal Revenue Service Form 8283 referenced in Section 2 above. Section 12. Waiver of Breach. _ A waiver by either party hereto of a breach by the other party hereto of any covenant or condition of this Agreement shall not impair the right of the party not in default to avail itself of any subsequent breach thereof. Leniency, delay or failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any agreement, covenant or condition of this Agreement, or to exercise any right herein given in any one or more instances, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any such agreement, covenant, condition or right. Section 13. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. Section 14. Law Governing. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Arkansas. Section 15. Merger. The terms, provisions, covenants and conditions herein contained shall merge into the deed or deeds to be delivered by Seller to Purchaser at closing and shall not survive the closing of escrow, except for the provisions of Section 3(c), 8, 9, 16 and 18. Section 16. No Brokers. The negotiations relative to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby have been carried on by the parties without the intervention of any person which would give rise to any valid claim against either of the parties hereto for brokerage commissions or other like payment. Each party hereto shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party against and from any and all claims for brokerage commission or other like payment arising out of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement and occasioned by the actions of such indemnifying party. Section 17. Successors and Assigns. Subject to the provisions of Section 11, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors and assigns. EXHIBIT A: Page 11 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase IMM 11 G.LLAWADM�NA SMWPoOILLiW<R.k.pu3 dm Cl Section 18. Special Provision. • 2016 -59 Seller, Federal ID No. 94- 6001323, is not a foreign corporation and withholding of Federal Income Tax from the amount realized will not be made by Purchaser. A certification prepared in conformance with IRS regulations under Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code is attached as Exhibit F. Section 19. Entire Agreement. It is understood and agreed that all understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, heretofore had between the parties hereto are merged in this Agreement, which alone fully and completely expresses their agreement, that neither party is relying upon any statement or representation not embodied in this Agreement, made by the other, and that this Agreement may not be changed except by an instrument in writing signed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in duplicate as of the date first herein written. SELLER: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation Title: PURCHASER: CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, a municipal corporation of the State of Arkansas By: 171 Title: AA 64$aZ EXHIBIT A: Page 12 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase 1=5101 12 G'.%AWAGM\ M WSA \W W1 .inleRmk.puOAm Cl EXHIBIT A • 2016 -59 PRINT OF PROPERTY TO BE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A: Page 13 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10/05/01 G'ALAWA MW SA\W l%itdeRmk.puU dm I- L-1 EXHIBIT B -1 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: ° • ?016 -59 SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY QUITCLAIM DEED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (successor in interest by merger to Union Pacific Railroad Company, a Utah corporation, successor in interest by merger to Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, a Delaware corporation), Grantor, in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), and other good and valuable consideration, to it duly paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby GRANT, SELL AND QUITCLAIM unto , an Arkansas , whose address is shown above, and unto its successors and assigns, all of Grantor's right, title, interest, estate, claim and demand, both at law and in equity, of, in, and to the real estate (hereinafter the "Property ") located in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. EXCEPTING from this quitclaim and RESERVING unto Grantor, its successors and assigns, forever, exclusive PERPETUAL EASEMENTS ten feet (10') in width measured from the centerline of the Fiber Optic Improvements, in, on, over, under and across the Property ( "fiber optics easement property "), in which areas Grantor (and its easement holders, lessees, sublessees, licensees, successors or assigns) shall have the right to own, construct, reconstruct, maintain, operate, use and/or remove existing and /or future communication systems, lines and facilities of every kind and nature, including, but not limited to, all existing facilities, telephone, telegraph, television and fiber optic lines and related equipment (the "Fiber Optics Improvements "). Grantor does further reserve unto itself, its successors and assigns, a limited right -of -way and right of access to the fiber optics easement over and across the Property, for the purposes of the use; enjoyment, maintenance, operation and access to the fiber optics easement property. All Fiber Optics Improvements presently existing on or hereafter constructed on the fiber optics easement property shall remain the personal property of Grantor. Grantor shall be entitled to all revenues derived from all current and future agreements to which Grantor is a party affecting the fiber optics easement property. Grantor further reserves the right to use the subsurface of the fiber optics easement property for any other lawful purpose, including, but not limited to, entering into easements, licenses or leases with third parties. No permanent building, structure or fence and no material or obstruction of any kind otE*Pdff4eA:sfl� l3acyed or Clinton Presidential Park. UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10/05101 GALAWADWBM"SMWPW N.inleamk.pn#ldoc 0 • 2016 -59 maintained on said fiber optics easement property which would obstruct or interfere with the easement without the prior written consent of the easement owner. TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, subject to the aforesaid provisions, together with all rights and appurtenances to the same belonging, unto Grantee, its successors and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this instrument to be executed by its duly authorized officers the day of 2001. Attest: Assistant Secretary (SEAL) UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation By: Title: OaHBIT A: Page 15 of Tl Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10/05101 2 G.LLAWADM�DM SAWP001UiuleRmk.pu#3.dac • • 2016 -59 STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS 1 On and State, personally appeared 2001, before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and and Assistant Secretary, respectively, of UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public (SEAL) This instrument prepared by: Union Pacific Railroad Company Law Department, Room 830 1416 Dodge Street Omaha, Nebraska 68179 EXMBIT A: Page 16 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10/05/01 GA.AWADM\B SA \W W 1LLiWcRwk.pmO.dm • • 2016 -59 EXHIBIT A TO EXHIBIT B -1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE ATTACHED EX1iMIT A: Page 17 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10/OH01 G, .AWA M� SMWPo01%411CR k.OUMl.dw 0 EXHIBIT B -2 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: • 2016 -59 SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY QUITCLAIM DEED UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (successor in interest by merger to Union Pacific Railroad Company, a Utah corporation, successor in interest by merger to Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, a Delaware corporation), Grantor, in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), and other good and valuable consideration, to it duly paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby GRANT, SELL AND QUITCLAIM unto , an Arkansas , whose address is shown above, and unto its successors and assigns, all of Grantor's right, title, interest, estate, claim and demand, both at law and in equity, of, in, and to the real estate (hereinafter the "Property ") located in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, subject to the aforesaid provisions, together with all rights and appurtenances to the same belonging, unto Grantee, its successors and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this instrument to be executed by its duly authorized officers the day of 2001. Attest: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation By:_ Assistant Secretary Title: (SEAL) EXHIMIT A: Page 18 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10MM Q9AWADM� SMWPWIUiWcRa pu 3 d Cl STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) • 2016 -59 On 2001, before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared and and Assistant Secretary, respectively, of UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public (SEAL) This instrument prepared by: Union Pacific Railroad Company Law Department, Room 830 1416 Dodge Street Omaha, Nebraska 68179 E MBIT A: Page 19 of 47 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase 1"M 2 G� AWA M�a SAN"WIV [OeRwk.pn#3.da 0 EXHIBIT A TO EXHIBIT B -2 • 2016 -59 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK PARCEL TO BE ATTACHED EX IIBTT A: Page 20 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase 10/OM G.UAWADM�MHWSA \WPOOI%UtticRwk,pu 3,do 0 EXHIBIT C DONATIVE BILL OF SALE • 2016 -59 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (successor in interest by merger to Union Pacific Railroad Company, a Utah corporation, successor in interest by merger to Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, a Delaware corporation) ( "Donor "), does hereby donate, transfer and deliver to , a ( "Donee "), its successors and assigns, the following described personal property, to wit: Insert description of Little Rock Junction Railroad Bridge and CRI &P Railroad Bridge (including, without limitation, all support structures and appurtenances as such Bridges are located in the Cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, and located on Donor's abandoned Branch at Milepost _ and Milepost DONOR, BY THIS INSTRUMENT, MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMLIED, AND FURTHER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THE DONEE IS ACQUIRING THE PERSONAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE IN AN "AS IS" AND "WHERE IS" CONDITION WITH ALL FAULTS. By its acceptance of this Donative Bill of Sale and from and after the date hereof, Donee, its successors and assigns, agrees that, in its use and maintenance of the Bridges, it will accept and assume all liability, loss, damage, costs and expenses arising from or growing out of the existence, use or maintenance of the Bridges, including any third party's use or maintenance of the Bridges. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Donor and Donee have each duly executed this instrument as of the day of 2001. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation C [INSERT NAME OF DONEE] By: Title: E MBff A: Page 21 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase iamroi 1 G'.V AWADN I MMPSA\WMILLinlcRmk.pv 3,dm 0 EXHIBIT D • 2016 -59 ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation ( "Assignor "), has ASSIGNED AND TRANSFERRED, and by these presents does ASSIGN AND TRANSFER unto a whose address is ( "Assignee "), all of Assignor's right, title and interest in and to the tenant leases ( "Leases ") now or hereafter affecting the real property and improvements (collectively the "Property ") described on Exhibit A, which Leases and all amendments thereto are described on Exhibit B. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD THE LEASES unto Assignee, its successors and assigns. This Assignment is made and accepted without recourse against Assignor as to the performance by any party under such Leases. Assignee agrees to (a) perform all of the obligations of Assignor pursuant to the Leases accruing after the date hereof, and (b) indemnify and hold Assignor harmless from and against any and all claims, causes of actions and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) incurred by Assignor and arising out of (1) Assignee's failure to comply with terms of the Leases after the date hereof, and (2) claims under the Leases by the tenants named in the Leases accruing after the date hereof. All exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated herein for all purposes. The covenants, agreements, representations, and warranties contained herein shall inure to and be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. DATED the day of 2001. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation By:_ Title: a Lo EXI IIBIT A: Page 22 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase 105/01 1 G'.LLAWAUM�M"SA \WMILLittleRock.pugl.doc • • 2016 -59 EXHIBIT A TO EXHIBIT D LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A: Page 23 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchau 10MM 2 G9AWADM\BM"SMW MIUttleRock.pu 3doc • • 2016 -59 EXHIBIT B TO EXHIBIT D LIST OF LEASE(S) TO BE ASSIGNED EXHIBIT A: Page 24 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase IMSMI G V,AWADAf Na Sffi Po*LLilfle Ck puN).dm 0 EXHIBIT E . 2016 -59 PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT THIS PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT, Made and entered into as of the day of 2001, by and between CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, a municipal corporation of the State of Arkansas ( "Assignor "), and CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, a municipal corporation of the State of Arkansas ( "Assignee "), whose address is North Little Rock, Arkansas WITNESSETH: IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED by and between the parties hereto as follows: Section 1. Assignor, for a valuable consideration, does hereby partially sell, transfer and set over to Assignee all of Assignor's right, title and interest in and to the following: Donation, Purchase and Sale Agreement dated 2001 between Assignor, as Buyer, and Union Pacific Railroad Company, a Delaware corporation, as Seller (the "Purchase Agreement "), covering the purchase of certain real property situated in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. but only as the Purchase Agreement relates to Seller's right -of- way north of the Little Rock Junction Railroad Bridge running northwardly to the north right -of -way line of Washington Avenue in the City of North Little Rock and the real property owned by Seller contiguous with such right -of -way (the "North Little Rock Parcel "). Section 2. Assignee hereby accepts the above assignment as it relates to the North Little Rock Parcel and, for the benefit of Assignor and Seller, agrees to be bound by and to perform and observe fully and faithfully all of the covenants, stipulations and conditions outlined in the Purchase Agreement to be performed and observed by Assignor as they relate to the North Little Rock Parcel and assumes all liabilities mentioned in the Purchase Agreement to be assumed by Assignor as they relate to the North Little Rock Parcel. Section 3. This Assignment shall be considered as taking effect as of 2001. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement to be executed in duplicate as of the date first herein written. CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, a municipal corporation of the State of Arkansas M lausrol G.1AWA MTMHNSMWPoO N.itlea k.p 3.dm EXHIBIT A: Page 25 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park: UP Right -of -Way Purchase • • 2016 -59 CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, a municipal corporation of the State of Arkansas 0 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, as Seller, hereby consents to the foregoing partial assignment, without in any manner releasing Assignor from its obligations under the Purchase Agreement and without authorizing any additional assignment. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation By: _ Title: EXHIBrr A: Page 26 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase iaiusrol 2 GUAWADM�MWSA \W ]%iWeRmk.P 3 d EXHIBIT F • 2016 -59 CERTIFICATION OF NON - FOREIGN STATUS Under Section 1445(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, a corporation, partnership, trust, or estate must withhold tax with respect to certain transfers of property if a holder of an interest in the entity is a foreign person. To inform the transferee, , that no withholding is required with respect to the transfer of a U.S. real property interest by UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, the undersigned hereby certifies the following on behalf of UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY is not a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, foreign trust, or foreign estate (as those terms are defined in the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax Regulations); UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY'S U.S. employer identification number is 94- 6001323; and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY'S office address is 1416 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68179, and place of incorporation is Delaware. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY agrees to inform the transferee if it becomes a foreign person at any time during the three -year period immediately following the date of this notice. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY understands that this certification may be disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service by the transferee and that any false statement contained herein could be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both. Under penalties of perjury I declare that I have examined this Certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief it is true, correct and complete, and I further declare that I have authority to sign this document on behalf of UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation By: Title: Date: EXHIBIT A: Page 27 of 27 Clinton Presidential Park UP Right -of -Way Purchase Ip/pSM] G..AWADM\ MWSA \WP0 UittleKmk,pup)Aoc