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County �� � .�� �y,4 ' �, "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 nff `ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w � Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
November 17, 2021
Agenda Item Number: H.4
Agenda Item Summary #9902
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Land Authority Governing Board
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Christine Hurley (305) 295-5180
9:15 A.M. Land Authority
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution of the Monroe County Comprehensive
Plan Land Authority approving the Option Agreement for sale and purchase of pre-acquired Florida
Forever land described as Lots 1-11, inclusive, Block 7 and Lot 1, Block 8, Cutthroat Harbor Estates
and an adjoining parcel of submerged land in Sacarma Bay on Cudjoe Key to the Board of Trustees
of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund; authorizing the Chairman to execute same; and authorizing
the Chairman to execute the deed and associated closing documents.
ITEM BACKGROUND: This resolution is proposed to leverage Land Authority funds and to assist
the State of Florida in acquiring Florida Forever land in the Keys.
The subject property is described as Lots 1-11, inclusive, Block 7 and Lot 1, Block 8 Cutthroat
Harbor Estates and an adjoining parcel of submerged land in Sacarma Bay on Cudjoe Key near mile
marker 22.
The property is an open water and canal-front site consisting of 2.2 acres plus 0.7 acre of bay bottom
totaling approximately 2.9 acres and has 12.56 Transferable Development Rights (TDRs).
The Land Authority is serving as a local partner with the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection and has pre-acquired the property at a price of$600,000.
The proposed resolution authorizes the Land Authority to sell the property to the State for a price of
$540,000, which will result in a net cost share of 10%to the Land Authority.
The sale is subject to approval by the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the
Internal Improvement Trust Fund.
The estimated closing costs for this transaction are listed in the agenda documentation.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION: On October 27, 2021 the Committee voted 4/0 to approve
the sale of the pre-acquired Florida Forever subject property to the Board of Trustees of the Internal
Improvement Trust Fund.
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT GOVERNING BOARD ACTION: On October 20, 2021 the Board
approved purchasing this property for $600,000.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution
Closing Costs
Aerial of Subject Property
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Mark Rosch Completed 11/02/2021 4:42 PM
Christine Hurley Completed 11/02/2021 4:44 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 11/02/2021 4:45 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 11/17/2021 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY APPROVING THE
OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF PRE- a
AQUIRED FLORIDA FOREVER LAND DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-
11, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 7 AND LOT 1, BLOCK 8, CUTTHROAT c
HARBOR ESTATES AND AN ADJOINING PARCEL OF
SUBMERGED LAND IN SACARMA BAY ON CUDJOE KEY TO
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL
IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN
TO EXECUTE SAME; AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO
EXECUTE THE DEED AND ASSOCIATED CLOSING 5
DOCUMENTS.
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WHEREAS, the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority (hereinafter "Land
Authority") serves as a local partner with the State of Florida to assist the State in acquiring
Florida Forever lands in the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has transmitted to the Land
Authority an Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase in Attachment "A" (hereinafter "Option
Agreement") whereby the Florida Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the
Internal Improvement Trust Fund, would purchase pre-acquired Florida Forever land from the
Land Authority described as Lots 1-11, inclusive, Block 7 and Lot 1, Block 8, Cutthroat Harbor
Estates and an adjoining parcel of submerged land in Sacarma Bay on Cudjoe Key; and
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2021, the Land Authority Advisory Committee voted 4-0 to approve
the sale of the pre-acquired Florida Forever subject property to the Board of Trustees of the
Internal Improvement Trust Fund; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND
AUTHORITY:
Section 1. The Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase in Attachment "A" having a purchase
price of$540,000 is hereby approved and the Chairman is authorized to execute same.
Section 2. The Chairman is hereby authorized to execute the deed and associated closing U)
documents to complete the real estate transaction.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority at a
regular meeting on this day of 2021.
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Commissioner Craig Cates
Mayor Michelle Coldiron
Commission Eddie Martinez
Commissioner Holly Raschein
Chairman David Rice
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ATTEST: MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN LAND AUTHORITY
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Christine Hurley David P. Rice
Executive Director Chairman
Approved as to form and legality
Gregory Oropeza, Esquire
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ATTACHMENT"A"
OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of 20. between MONROE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND AUTHORITY,a land authority under section 380.0663 (1),Florida Statutes,and
Monroe County Ordinance Number 031-1986,whose address is 1200 Truman Avenue,Suite 207,Key West,Florida 0
33040,as"Seller"and the BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA("Trustees"),whose address is the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, �--
Division of State Lands,3900 Commonwealth Blvd.,Mail Station 115,Tallahassee,Florida 32399-3000,as "Buyer". E
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Buyer's agent in all matters shall be the Division of State Lands of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
("DSL").
i. GRANT OF OPTION. Seller hereby grants to Buyer the exclusive option to purchase the real property
located in Monroe County,Florida,described in Exhibit"A",together with all timber,transferable development rights,
improvements, easements, appurtenances, hereditaments, and riparian and littoral rights, if any (the "Property"), in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. This Option Agreement becomes legally binding on execution of c
this Agreement,but exercise of the option is subject to approval by Buyer and is effective only if DSL gives written
notice of exercise to Seller. 06
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2. OPTION TERMS. The consideration for the option granted by this Agreement is $100.00 ("Option
Payment"). Upon execution of this Option Agreement by DSL,DSL will apply to the Chief Financial Officer for a 0
state warrant in the amount of the Option Payment,which,will be forwarded to the escrow agent to hold for the benefit
of Seller. The Option Payment is non-refundable such that Seller shall be entitled to retain the Option Payment
regardless of whether Buyer exercises the Option; Provided,however,the Option Payment shall be credited toward
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the purchase price at closing if Buyer timely exercises the option as discussed below. The option may be exercised
during the period beginning with Buyer's approval of this Agreement at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Governor
and Cabinet sitting as the Trustees,and ending 120 days after Buyer's approval of this Agreement("Option Expiration U
Date"),unless extended by other provisions of this Agreement. If Buyer's funds in the amount of the purchase price
(as hereinafter defined in paragraph 3.A.)are not available by the Option Expiration Date the period of exercise of the
option may be extended until such funds become available,not to exceed 60 days after the Option Expiration Date, ai
by written notice to Seller. If Buyer's funds are not available at the end of the 60-day extension then this Agreement
shall terminate and neither party shall have further obligations under the provisions of this Agreement.If Buyer does
not exercise its option by the Option Expiration Date, as extended if applicable,then the escrow agent is directed to
release and disburse the Option Payment to Seller the following day. If Buyer does timely exercise its option, then
escrow agent shall credit the Option Payment toward the purchase price paid by Buyer at closing.
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3.A. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for the Property is FIVE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($540,000)("Initial Purchase Price")which, after credit for the Option Payment,will be paid at
closing. Seller hereby authorizes Buyer to issue a state warrant for the Purchase Price directly to an escrow agent who
is authorized by law to receive such payment,and who is acceptable to Buyer,and to require the escrow agent to pay
Seller's expenses of sale and real estate taxes. The Initial Purchase Price is subject to adjustment in accordance with aci
paragraph 3.B. This Agreement is contingent upon approval of the Final Adjusted Purchase Price,hereinafter defined, tru
by Buyer and upon confirmation that the Final Adjusted Purchase Price is not in excess of the maximum value of the U)
Property as determined in accordance with Section 253.025, Florida Statutes ("DSL Approved Value"). The
determination of the DSL Approved Value and the Final Adjusted Purchase Price can only be made after the r_
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completion and DSL's approval of the survey required in paragraph 6.
3.B. ADJUSTMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE. If,prior to closing,DSL determines that the Initial Purchase Price _
exceeds the DSL Approved Value of the Property, the Initial Purchase Price will be reduced to the DSL Approved r_
Value of the Property (herein the "Final Adjusted Purchase Price"). If the Final Adjusted Purchase Price is less than 2
95%of the Initial Purchase Price because of the adjustment provided for in this paragraph,Seller shall,in Seller's sole
discretion,have the right to terminate this Agreement and neither party shall have any further obligations under this
Agreement. If Seller elects to terminate this Agreement,Seller shall provide written notice to DSL of Seller's election CL
to terminate this Agreement within 10 days after Seller's receipt of written notice from DSL of the Final Adjusted
Purchase Price. If Seller fails to give Buyer a written notice of termination within the aforesaid time period from
receipt of DSL's written notice, then Seller shall be deemed to have waived any right to terminate this Agreement
based upon a reduction in the Initial Purchase Price pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph 3.B. The Final
Adjusted Purchase Price as calculated in this paragraph 3.B. is subject to further adjustment in accordance with the '
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provisions of this Agreement. The Initial Purchase Price and the Final Adjusted Purchase Price, whichever is
applicable depending on whether or not an adjustment has occurred under the provisions of this paragraph 3.B. are
hereinafter referred to as the"Purchase Price".
4. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT. Buyer,prior to the exercise of the option and at its sole cost c
and expense,may conduct an environmental site assessment of the Property to determine the existence and extent,if
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any,of any Hazardous Materials on the Property. If further investigations,testing,monitoring or environmental site y
assessments are required by DSL to determine the existence or extent of Hazardous Materials on the Property,Buyer,
at its sole option may elect to extend the Option Expiration Date to conduct such procedures at the Buyer's sole cost
and expense. For purposes of this Agreement "Hazardous Materials" shall mean any hazardous or toxic substance,
material or waste of any kind or any other substance which is regulated by any Environmental Law (as hereinafter 0
defined in paragraph 5.)
5. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. If the environmental site assessment provided for in paragraph 4 confirms CD
the presence of Hazardous Materials on the Property,Buyer,at its sole option,may elect to terminate this Agreement
and neither party shall have any further obligations under this Agreement. Should Buyer elect not to terminate this 0
Agreement, Seller shall,at Seller's sole cost and expense and prior to the exercise of the option and closing,promptly
commence and diligently pursue any assessment, clean up and monitoring of the Property necessary to bring the 06
Property into full compliance with Environmental Law to DSL's satisfaction in its sole discretion. "Environmental d_n
Law" shall mean all federal,state and local laws,including statutes,regulations,ordinances,codes,rules,judgments,
orders, decrees, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses, agreements and other governmental restrictions
relating to the protection of the environment or human health,welfare or safety,or to the emission,discharge,seepage,
release or threatened release of any contaminant,solid waste,hazardous waste,pollutant,irritant,petroleum product,
waste product, radioactive material, flammable or corrosive substance, carcinogen, explosive, polychlorinated
biphenyl, asbestos, hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste of any kind into the environment, including, 2
without limitation, ambient air, surface water, ground water, or land including,but not limited to,the Federal Solid
Waste Disposal Act,the Federal Clean Air Act,the Federal Clean Water Act,the Federal Resource and Conservation :5
and Recovery Act of 1976, the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, the Federal Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, the Federal Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986,Chapters 161,253,373,376 and 403,Florida Statutes,Rules of the U.S.Environmental
Protection Agency,Rules of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the rules of the Florida water C
management districts now or at any time hereafter in effect.However,should the estimated cost to Seller of clean up
of Hazardous Materials exceed a sum which is equal to 3% of the Initial Purchase Price as stated in paragraph 3.A.
Seller may elect to terminate this Agreement and neither party shall have any further obligations under this Agreement.
If Hazardous Materials placed on the Property prior to closing are discovered after closing, Seller shall remain
obligated hereunder, with such obligation to survive the closing, delivery, and recording of the deed described mi
paragraph 9 of this Agreement and Buyer's possession of the Property,to diligently pursue and accomplish the clean
up of Hazardous Materials in a manner consistent with all applicable Environmental Laws and at Seller's sole cost and
expense.
6. SURVEY. Buyer may have the Property surveyed at its expense. If the survey ("Survey"), certified by 0
professional surveyor and mapper licensed by the State of Florida,shows any reduction in acreage from the appraised 2
acreage to the surveyed acreage, any encroachment on the Property or that improvements intended to be located on t)
the Property encroach on the land of others,the same shall be treated as a title defect.
7. TITLE INSURANCE. Buyer may provide a marketable title insurance commitment,to be followed by an
owner's marketable title insurance policy (ALTA Form "B" with Florida revisions) from a title insurance company An
approved by DSL,insuring marketable title to the Property in the amount of the Purchase Price at Buyer's expense.
8. DEFECTS IN TITLE. If the title insurance commitment or Survey furnished pursuant to this Agreement
discloses any defects in title which are not acceptable to Buyer, Seller shall,within 90 days after notice from Buyer,
remove said defects in title. Seller agrees to use diligent effort to correct the defects in title within the time provided y
therefor,including the bringing of necessary suits. Defects arising from liens against the Property shall be satisfied at
closing from Seller's proceeds. If Seller is unsuccessful in removing the title defects within said time, Buyer shall
have the option to either:(a)accept the title as it then is with a reduction in the Purchase Price by an amount determined
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by DSL,(b)accept the title as it then is with no reduction in the Purchase Price,(c)extend the amount of time Seller
has to remove the defects in title,(d)cut out the affected portion of the Property and reduce the Purchase Price by an
amount equal to the product of the Purchase Price per acre for the acres being cut out,multiplied by the acreage cut
out, or (e) terminate this Agreement, thereupon releasing Buyer and Seller from all further obligations under this
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Agreement. If Seller fails to make a diligent effort to remove the title defects, Seller shall be in default and the
provisions of paragraph 18 of this Agreement shall apply.
9. INTEREST CONVEYED. At closing, Seller shall execute and deliver to Buyer a statutory warranty deed r-
in accordance with the provisions of Section 689.02, Florida Statutes, conveying marketable title to the Property in N
fee simple free and clear of all liens,reservations,restrictions, easements,leases,tenancies and other encumbrances,
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except for those that are acceptable encumbrances in the sole discretion of Buyer and do not impair the marketability y
of the title to the Property. Any sovereignty submerged lands included in the Property ownership will be conveyed to
the Buyer by quitclaim deed and shall not be included in the purchase price.
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10. PREPARATION OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS. Upon execution of this Agreement, Seller shall submit to 0
Buyer a properly completed and executed beneficial interest affidavit and disclosure statement as required by Sections
286.23, 375.031(1) and 380.08(2), Florida Statutes. Buyer shall prepare the deed described in paragraph 9 of this
Agreement,Buyer's and Seller's closing statements and the title,possession and lien affidavit certified to Buyer and
title insurer and an environmental affidavit on DSL forms provided by DSL.
11. DSL REVIEW FOR CLOSING. DSL will approve or reject each item required for closing under this
Agreement. If DSL rejects an item for closing which was submitted by the Seller,Seller will have 30 days thereafter 06
to remove and resubmit any rejected item. If Seller fails to timely deliver any items required of Seller,or DSL rejects
any item after delivery,the Option Expiration Date shall be extended until DSL approves Seller's documents or until
Buyer elects to terminate the Agreement.
12. EXPENSES. Seller will pay the documentary revenue stamp tax and all other taxes or costs associated with
the conveyance, including the cost of recording the deed described in paragraph 9. of this Agreement and any other
recordable instruments that DSL deems necessary to assure good and marketable title to the Property.
13. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. At closing,Seller shall satisfy all real estate taxes and assessments that are
or may become a lien against the Property. If Buyer acquires fee title to the Property between January i and November
1, Seller shall in accordance with Section 196.295,Florida Statutes,place in escrow with the county tax collector an
amount equal to the current taxes prorated to the date of transfer based upon the current assessment and millage rates
on the Property. If Buyer acquires fee title to the Property on or after November 1, Seller shall pay to the county tax le
collector an amount equal to the taxes that are determined to be legally due and payable by the county tax collector.
14. CLOSING PLACE AND DATE. The closing shall be on or before 15 days after Buyer exercises the option;
provided, however, that if a defect exists in the title to the Property, title commitment, Survey, environmental site
assessment, or any documents required to be provided or completed and executed,the closing shall occur either on
the original closing date or within 60 days after receipt of documentation removing the defects, whichever is later.
Buyer shall set the date,time and place of closing.
15. RISK OF LOSS AND CONDITION OF PROPERTY. Seller assumes all risk of loss or damage to the
Property prior to the date of closing and warrants that the Property shall be transferred and conveyed to Buyer in the 0
same or essentially the same condition as of the date of Seller's execution of this Agreement,ordinary wear and tear 2
excepted. If the condition of the Property is altered,by an act of God or other natural force beyond the control of W
Seller, however, Buyer may elect, at its sole option, to terminate this Agreement and neither party shall have any
further obligations under this Agreement. Seller represents and warrants that there are no parties other than Seller in
occupancy or possession of any part of the Property. Seller warrants that there are no facts known to Seller materially
affecting the value of the Property which are not readily observable by Buyer or which have not been disclosed to An
Buyer.
All wells located on the Property shall be duly abandoned at the Seller's sole cost and expense prior to the exercise of
the option unless this requirement is waived by DSL in writing. Seller warrants that any billboards on the property
shall be removed prior to closing. y
Seller agrees to clean up and remove all abandoned personal property,refuse,garbage,junk,rubbish,trash and debris
(hereafter, "trash and debris") from the Property to the satisfaction of DSL prior to exercise of the option by Buyer.
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If the Seller does not remove all trash and debris from the Property prior to closing,Buyer at its sole option,may elect
to: (a) deduct the expense necessary to remove trash and debris from the Seller's proceeds of sale up to but not to
exceed 5% of the Initial Purchase Price and proceed to close, with the Buyer incurring any additional expenses
necessary to remove all trash and debris and clean up the Property subsequent to closing, (b) extend the amount of
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time the Seller has to remove all trash and debris from the Property, (c)terminate this Agreement, and neither party
shall have any further obligations under the Agreement.
16. RIGHT TO ENTER PROPERTY AND POSSESSION. Seller agrees that from the date this Agreement is
executed by Seller, Buyer and its agents, upon reasonable notice, shall have the right to enter the Property for all
lawful purposes in connection with this Agreement. Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Buyer at closing-
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17. ACCESS. Seller warrants that there is legal and practical ingress and egress for the Property over public _
roads or valid,recorded easements for the use and benefit of and as an appurtenance to the Property. E
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18. DEFAULT. If Seller defaults under this Agreement,Buyer may waive the default and proceed to closing, 0
seek specific performance,or refuse to close and elect to receive the return of any money paid,each without waiving >%
any action for damages,or any other remedy permitted by law or in equity resulting from Seller's default.
19. BROKERS. Seller warrants that no persons,firms,corporations or other entities are entitled to a real estate
commission or other fees as a result of this Agreement or subsequent closing, except as accurately disclosed on the
disclosure statement required in paragraph 10. Seller shall indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from any and all such
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20. RECORDING. Buyer may record this Agreement,or notice of it,in the appropriate county or counties.
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21. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement maybe assigned by Buyer,with the prior written consent of Seller. Seller
may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of Buyer.
22. TIME. Time is of essence with regard to all dates or times set forth in this Agreement.
23. SEVERABILITY. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are deemed to be unenforceable and the
unenforceability of said provisions does not adversely affect the purpose and intent of this Agreement,in Buyer's sole
discretion,the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected.
24. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of Seller and Buyer and
their respective heirs, legal representatives and successors. Whenever used,the singular shall include the plural and
one gender shall include all genders.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to
the subject matter contained in it and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and
understandings of the parties. No supplement,modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be binding unless
executed in writing by the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing,the parties acknowledge that the legal description
contained in Exhibit"A"was prepared based upon historic chain of title information,without the benefit of a current
survey of the Property. The parties agree that if, in the opinion of DSL, it becomes necessary to amend the legal
description of the Property to correct errors,to more properly describe the Property,to cut out portions of the Property
affected by title defects unacceptable to Buyer or which cannot be timely cured by the Seller,or to otherwise revise 2
the legal description of the Property, the legal description to be used in the Survey (if any) and in the closing ,..,,
instruments required by this Agreement shall be revised by or at the direction of DSL,and shall be subject to the final
approval of DSL. Anything to the contrary hereinabove notwithstanding, such a revision of the legal description of
the Property shall not require a written amendment to this Agreement. In such event, the Seller's execution and
delivery of the closing instruments containing the revised legal description and the Buyer's acceptance of said An
instruments and of the final Survey(if any)containing the revised legal description shall constitute a full and complete
ratification and acceptance of the revised legal description of the Property by the parties. Seller acknowledges that the
Trustees have made various delegations of power for the purpose of land acquisition,and not all representatives of the
Trustees or the DSL have authority to act in all situations. Consequently,this Agreement may be terminated by the
Trustees pursuant to any provision therefor contained in this Agreement only in writing signed by the person or persons y
who signed this Agreement on behalf of the Trustees or that person's successor.
26. WAIVER. Failure of Buyer to insist upon strict performance of any covenant or condition of this
Agreement, or to exercise any right herein contained, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the
future of any such covenant,condition or right;but the same shall remain in full force and effect. Seller hereby waives
its rights to any and all claims against Buyer or Monroe County associated with, or arising from ownership of, said
lands and this waiver shall survive closing.
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27. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, but all such
counterparts,when duly executed,shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
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28. ADDENDUM. Any addendum attached hereto that is signed by the parties shall be deemed a part of this
Agreement.
29. NOTICE. Whenever either party desires or is required to give notice unto the other, it must be given by
written notice,and either delivered personally,transmitted via facsimile transmission,mailed postage prepaid,or sent
by overnight courier to the appropriate address indicated on the first page of this Agreement,or such other address as 0
is designated in writing by a party to this Agreement. 0
30. CERTIFICATION REGARDING TERRORISM. Seller hereby certifies that to the best of Seller's knowledge,
after making all appropriate inquiries, Seller is in compliance with, and shall use all funds derived from the sale of the
Property in compliance with all applicable anti-terrorism laws,regulations,rules and executive orders,including but not
limited to,the USA Patriot Act of 2001, 18 U.S.C.sections 2339A-C,and U.S.Presidential Executive Orders 12947 and
13224.
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31. SURVIVAL. The covenants,warranties,representations, indemnities and undertakings of Seller set forth ch
in this Agreement shall survive the closing,the delivery and recording of the deed described in paragraph 9 of this
Agreement and Buyer's possession of the Property.
IF THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT EXECUTED BY THE SELLER,ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 18,2021,BUYER
SHALL BE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT. BUYER'S EXECUTION OF THIS
AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL
IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THE EXERCISE OF THE OPTION PROVIDED
FOR HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO: (1)CONFIRMATION THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE IS NOT IN EXCESS OF U
THE DSL APPROVED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, AND (2) DSL APPROVAL OF ALL DOCUMENTS TO
BE FURNISHED HEREUNDER. THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S PERFORMANCE AND OBLIGATION TO PAY
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON AN ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BY THE
LEGISLATURE AND UPON THE FUNDING OF THE APPROPRIATION THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF co
FLORIDA FOREVER BONDS BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR OTHER FUNDING AS PROVIDED BY THE
LEGISLATURE.
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THIS IS INTENDED TO BE A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT WHEN DULY EXECUTED. IF NOT
FULLY UNDERSTOOD, SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY PRIOR TO SIGNING.
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SELLER
MONROE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND
AUTHORITY,a land authority under section 380.0663 (1),
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of[j physical presence or[j online notarization
this day of , 20 by David P. Rice, Chairman of Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land
Authority. Such person(s)(Notary Public must check applicable box):
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of[j physical presence or[j online notarization
this day of 20 by Callie DeHaven,Director,Division of State Lands,the State
of Florida Department of Environmental Protection,as agent for and on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Internal
Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida. She is personally known to me.
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EXHIBIT"A"
Lots 1 through 11, inclusive, Block 7 and Lot 1, Block 8 of Cutthroat Harbor Estates, according
the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 165 of the Public Records of Monroe County,
Florida.
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A Parcel of submerged land in Sacarma Bay in Section 28, Township 66 South, Range 28 East, 0
Cujoe Key, Monroe County, Florida, south of and adjacent to Lot 1, Block 7 of Cutthroat Harbor 0
Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 165 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida
and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the East Line of Government Lot 8 of said Section 28 and they
shoreline of Sacarma Bay, said intersection also to be known as the Point of Beginning of the
parcel of submerged lands hereinafter described, bear South 210 feet, more or less, to a point,
thence bear South 73' 00' East and parallel with the shoreline and 200 feet from same for a
distance of 151.62 feet; thence bear North for a distance of 210 feet, more or less, back to the
shoreline; thence meander the shoreline in a northwesterly direction for a distance of 150 feet,
more or less, back to the point beginning.
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ADDENDUM
BENEFICIAL INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVIT
(OTHER)
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared David P. Rice, ("affiant"), this day of c
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1) That affiant is the Chairman of Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority, a land authority
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under section 380.0663 (1),Florida Statutes, and Monroe County Ordinance Number 031-1986, as "Seller",whose 0
address is 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207,Key West,Florida 33040, and in such capacity has personal knowledge
of the matters set forth herein and has been duly authorized by Seller to make this affidavit on Seller's behalf. That
Seller is the record owner of the Property. As required by Section 286.23, Florida Statutes, and subject to the
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penalties prescribed for perjury, the following is a list of every "person" (as defined in Section 1.01(3), Florida
Statutes) holding 5% or more of the beneficial interest in the disclosing entity: (if more space is needed, attach
separate sheet)
Name Address Interest 2
Non-Applicable. Seller is a land authority under section 380.0663(1), Florida Statutes and Monroe County
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Ordinance Number 031-1986.
2) That to the best of the affiant's knowledge, all persons who have a financial interest in this real estate C
transaction or who have received or will receive real estate commissions,attorney's or consultant's fees or an other
fees,costs,or other benefits incident to the sale of the Property are:
Name Address Reason for Pam Amount
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Gregory Oropeza 221 Simonton Street Attorney's Fee $475.00
Oropeza Stones and Cardenas,PLLC Key West,FL 33040
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3) That,to the best of the affiant's knowledge,the following is a true history of all financial transactions (including
any existing option or purchase agreement in favor of affiant) concerning the Property which have taken place or
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will take place during the last five years prior to the conveyance of title to the State of Florida: (if non-applicable,
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Name and Address Type of Amount of
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James Messera,Trustee of 7/6/18 Conveyance to $100 or less >%
M.B.G. Investments Corporation Estate of
6655 Kensington Lane,Apt. 305 Grace Messera Grimaldi
No Grantor address on deed aka Grace Messera
aka Grace M. Grimaldi
6655 Kensington Lane,Apt. 305
Coral Gables,FL 33134 06
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James Messera,Personal Representative 7/6/18 Conveyance to $100 or less
of the Estate of Grace Messera Grimaldi James Messera
aka Grace Messera Joanne Messera
aka Grace M. Grimaldi 6655 Kensington Lane,Apt. 305
No Grantor address on deed Coral Gables,FL 33134
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James Messera 5/19/20 Conveyance of 46%interest to $100 or less
Joanne Messera Daniel Selman,Trustee
No Grantor address on deed Key West/Cudjoe Land
Trust under Agreement
dated 5/1/20 le
10762 Noth Kendall Drive#911
Miami,FL 33176
James Messera 11/5/21 Sale to MCLA $600,000.00
Joanne Messera
Daniel Selman,Trustee of the Key
West/Cudjoe Key Land Trust under
Agreement dated 5/1/20
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of[_] physical presence or[j online notarization
this day of 20 , by David P. Rice. Such person(s) (Notary Public must check
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OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE
11/17/2021
Attorney Recording Total
Property Fee Fee Costs
Block 7, Lots 1-11 and $475.00 $100.00 $575.00
Block 8, Lot 1
Cutthroat Harbor Estates
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Seller: Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority
Buyer: Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida
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Block 7, Lots 1-11 and Block 8, Lot 1, Cutthroat Harbor Estates and adjoining bay bottom
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