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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6B(6)� 6 ( �) SOUTN 9 i Community & Economic Development Y 1865 , 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: South Bend Redevelopment Commission From: Matthew Sikora, Economic Development Planner Subject: Request Permission to Advertise Former 1st Source Development Disposition Parcel Date: March 22, 2011 Attached is the Notice of Intended Disposition of Property for the Former 1st Source Development Parcel located at 122 South Niles Avenue, in the South Bend Central Development Area. The advertisements will be printed in both the South Bend Tribune and the Tri- County News on March 25th and April 1st. Staff asks for the approval of the request to advertise for the disposition of this property on the two aforementioned dates. What We Do Today Makes A Difference! Proposal Documents and Forms for Land Disposition City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission 1st Source Development Parcel 122 South Niles Avenue South Bend Central Development Area City of South Bend Stephen J. Luecke Mayor Jeffrey V. Gibney Executive Director Community & Economic Development Donald E. Inks Director Department of Redevelopment Charles S. Leone Legal Counsel Redevelopment Commission Marcia I. Jones President David Varner Vice - President Nancy N. King Secretary Gregory S. Downes Member Donald L. Alford Member Stephanie Y. Spivey Member Bidding Expires at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on April 12, 2011 2. South Bend Central Development Area Development Plan (included as a separate document) 3. Design Guidelines for the South Bend Central Development Area (included as a separate document) 2 Disposition Process Bidding All bids for the purchase and redevelopment of certain property in the South Bend Central Development Area must be delivered to the Department of Redevelopment ( "Department "), located at: 1200 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 on or before 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on the 12th day of April 2011. All proposals will be opened and made public at a public meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, held at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on the 12th day of April 2011 at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. Proposals with completed forms and without any missing information will be reviewed by the Commission according to the Evaluation Criteria as stated above. The Commission reserves the right to reject any bid and may make awards to the highest and best bidder. Notice of acceptance or rejection will be mailed to each of the bidders via US Mail to the address stated on the Proposal Forms. All offers will be subject to the requirements of the Contract for Sale of Land as referenced on Page 7. After the Bidding Period Once the bidding period has expired, proposals may be made to the Commission for the remaining property available, if any. All Applicants should familiarize themselves with the Proposal Forms and any proposal submitted after the bidding period has expired shall be completed utilizing the Proposal Forms. Proposals after the termination of the bidding period are to be submitted to the Department for review and consideration. The Commission will review proposals based upon the Evaluation Criteria as stated above. The Commission reserves the right to reject any proposal. Notice of acceptance or rejection will be mailed to each of the Applicants via US Mail to the address as stated on the Proposal Forms. Proposals All proposals must be complete and include the information and documentation requested in the Proposal Forms. Proposals that are submitted with incomplete or missing information will not be accepted. Applicant must use the Proposal Forms as provided by the Department. 0 ➢ Statement of Qualifications and Financial Responsibility (Proposal Forms, pages 3 -6) The Commission shall have the right to make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Applicant to perform the obligations of the proposed offer. The Commission reserves the right to reject any proposed offer where the evidence or information does not satisfy the Commission that the Applicant is qualified to properly carry out the obligations of the proposed offer, or where the Applicant refuses to cooperate or assist the Commission in making such investigation. ➢ Statement for Public Disclosure (Proposal Forms, pages 7 -8) The Commission shall have the right to make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the completeness of the Applicant's disclosure. The Commission reserves the right to reject any proposed offer where the available evidence or information does not satisfy the Commission that the Applicant has made a full disclosure, or where the Applicant refuses to cooperate and assist the Commission in making such investigation, or the Commission otherwise determines said Statement to be unsatisfactory. ➢ Affidavit of Non - Collusion (Proposal Forms, page 9) The form of Affidavit of Non - Collusion is included in the Proposal Forms, and the Applicant must use the form provided. The Affidavit is to the effect that the Applicant has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any other Applicant or person, firm or corporation in regard to any offer submitted to the Commission. The failure of any Applicant to submit the Affidavit of Non - Collusion shall be cause for rejection of the offer. Except as otherwise herein noted, the Faithful Performance Guaranty of all unsuccessful Applicants will be returned as soon as practicable after notice of rejection. The Faithful Performance Guaranty will be refunded to the successful Applicant at such time that the Commission deems that Applicant has completed all improvements to the real property, as proposed, and the Commission has issued a Certificate of Completion evidencing same. ➢ Corrections Erasures or other changes to the Proposal Forms must be explained or noted over the signature of the Applicant. ➢ Withdrawal of Proposals Proposals submitted prior to the scheduled public opening of the bids may be withdrawn upon written request of the Applicant if such request is received by the Department not less than twenty -four (24) hours prior to said public opening. Unopened bids will be returned promptly. n Offering Sheet Property Size Minimum Offering Price proposed Re -Use 1st Source Bank Site Commercial - retail, Development Parcel 1.266 Acres $339,500 commercial- office or mixed use projects 122 South Niles that are permitted Avenue within the "CBD" Central Business District zoning 018 - 5010 -0285 designation. 018- 5010 -0286 018- 5010 -0287 018 - 5010 -0288 Strong emphasis will 018 - 5010 -0290 be placed during the 018 - 5010 -0291 review process on 018- 5010 -0292 compatibility with the 018 - 5010 -0293 goals and objectives of Downtown South Bend and the South Bend Central Development planning area and to projects that incorporate a plan to provide sufficient parking for the project and surrounding area. as qg g IR, a1.1 . �S� E � F c d � 9�S =E t Disposition Property Map .0.oa- ..I.o.. mqn gill 13331 � t F p 6s �3ai o 6 � sE a) �y�ytt m #31Ec�f g�ooa3oa �i'X 0, f 1 FFIF m �F�t6S� !6tfj! 9a31dY g A I C/L MLES AYFNUF (66 R /W) 5 r �m I o ' fS �r E7 z yoy C S N / it ll �3 31 � y � I ICI 6 •p ,j "�t ai I •' \.- :f �' .n Hour A all •n rw+� curt a o5 m -p x w n.L v I tFc °o ; i % z 0 m it al I 4 a al i I c/L SUL 8 FE! 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All offers will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on the 12th day of April 2011 at the Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Commission to be held that date and time in Room 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601. Bid proposals for the purchase of the property offered will be considered. The property being offered is located at 111 South Street, in the South Bend Central Development Area, South Bend, Indiana. Any proposal submitted must be for the entire parcel being offered. The required re -use for the parcel is commercial - retail, commercial -office or mixed use projects that are permitted within the "CBD" Central Business District zoning designation. Strong emphasis will be placed during the review process on compatibility with the goals and objectives of Downtown South Bend. A packet containing bid forms, the offering sheet and other pertinent information may be picked up at the Department of Community and Economic Development, 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601. A bid packet may also be accessed online at www.southbendin.gov / business/ city_ bids / redevelopment _commission_bids.asp The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make the award to the highest and best bidder. In determining the best bid, the Commission will take into consideration the following: 1. The size and character of the improvements proposed to be made by each bidder on the property 2. Each bidder's ability to improve the property with reasonable promptness 3. Each bidder's proposed purchase price 4. Any factors which will assure the Commission that the sale, if made, will further the carrying out of the Development Plan for the South Bend Central Development Area and will best serve the interest of the community from the standpoint of human and economic welfare 5. The ability of each bidder to finance the proposed improvements to the property with reasonable promptness The Commission further reserves the right to waive any formalities in bidding which are not mandatory requirements. A bid submitted by a trust (as defined in IC 30- 4- 1 -1(a)) must identify each: (A) beneficiary of the trust; and (B) settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust. To secure the execution of the disposition agreement, the purchase of the property and the redevelopment thereof in accordance with the agreement, the bidder must submit with the proposal a faithful performance guaranty, in the sum of ten percent (10 %) of the amount offered for the purchase of the property. The guaranty sum may be in the form of a certified check, a cashier's check, or surety bond, letter of credit from a bank or trust company as approved by the Redevelopment Commission, or by other sufficient security, but the form, substance and terms of the performance guaranty must be approved as satisfactory by the Redevelopment Commission. The performance guaranty, if by certified check, shall be deposited in any account of the Department of Redevelopment, City of South Bend, in a bank or trust company selected by the Redevelopment Commission. CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT Donald E. Inks, Director Publish Dates: March 25th and April 1st, 2011 12 Proposal Forms To: South Bend Redevelopment Commission 1200 County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Commissioners: The Undersigned having familiarized itself with the present conditions of the Project Site as hereinafter designated and legally described and with the Proposal Documents and Forms; and certifying its desire to participate in the development of the said property pursuant to Federal, State and Local ordinances and regulations, and the Development Plan as approved by the Redevelopment Commission; hereby offers and proposes to purchase or lease all or part of the Disposition Parcel identified in Exhibit "A" made part of this proposal. The Applicant's offer is described as follows: Project Area Disposition Parcel Number Total Acres Offer is for: ❑ Entire Parcel ❑ Part of Parcel Form of Contract: ❑ Purchase ❑ Lease Term Dollars Purchase Price Dollars Annual Lease Payment A Narrative Description of the proposed development on the Disposition Parcel identified in Exhibit "A ", describing the exact nature and character of the improvements proposed and their use; together with maps and plans sufficiently complete to indicate the general improvements to be made is attached and is to be considered a part of this proposal. (Maps and plans must be of sufficient scale to indicate clearly the location of the structures and other proposed improvements and should provide information on building elevations and materials.) The Proposal Forms as provided by the Department of Community & Economic Development/Division of Economic Development (Department) have been completed and are considered a part of this proposal. The Proposal Forms include: (1) a Statement of the Qualifications and Financial Responsibility; (2) a Statement for Public Disclosure, and; (3) a sworn Affidavit of Non - Collusion. It is the understanding of the Applicant that the Statement of the Qualifications and Financial Responsibility is confidential and to be used solely by the South Bend Redevelopment Commission and the Department. Statement of Qualifications and Financial Responsibility Applicant: Address: 1. Is the Applicant a subsidiary of or affiliated with any other corporation or corporations or any other firm or firms? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, list each corporation or firm by name and address, specify its relationship to the Applicant, and identify the officers and directors or trustees common to the Applicant and such other corporation or firm: 2. The financial condition of the Applicant, as of , is as reflected in the attached financial statement. Name and address of auditor or public accountant who performed the audit on which said financial statement is based: (NOTE: Attach to this statement a certified financial statement showing the assets and the liabilities, fully itemized in accordance with accepted accounting standards and based on a proper audit. If the date of the certified financial statement precedes the date of this submission by more than six months, also attach an interim balance sheet not more than 60 days old.) 3. If funds for development of the land are to be obtained from sources other than the Applicant's own funds, a statement of the Applicant's plan for financing the acquisition and development of the land: 9. If the Applicant, or any principals of the Applicant, has ever been an employee, in a supervisory capacity, for a construction contractor or builder on undertakings comparable to the proposed development, the name of such employee, name and address of employer, title, and brief description of work: 10. If the Applicant or a parent corporation, a subsidiary, an affiliate, or a principal of the Applicant is to participate in the development of the land as a construction contractor or builder: a. Name and address of such contractor or builder: b. Has such contractor or builder within the last 10 years ever failed to qualify as a responsible bidder, refused to enter into a contract after an award has been made, or failed to complete a construction or development contract? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, explain: C. Total amount of construction or development work performed by such contractor or builder during the last three years: $ General description of such work: d. Construction contracts or developments now being performed by such contractor or builder: Identification of Date to be Contract or Development Location Amount Completed 11. Brief statement regarding equipment, experience, financial capacity, and other resources available to such contractor or builder for the performance of the work involved in the development of the land, specifying particularly the qualifications of the personnel, the nature of the equipment and the general experience of the contractor: 5 Statement for Public Disclosure Applicant: Address: Taxpayer ID #: 1. Applicant proposes to enter into contract for the purchase or lease of land from the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Said land is more accurately described in Exhibit «A", 2. Organizational Status of Applicant: ❑ An individual ❑ A corporation ❑ A not - for -profit corporation or charitable institution ❑ A partnership known as: ❑ A business association or a joint venture known as: A Federal, State or Local government or instrument thereof Other (explain): 3. Organized and operating under the laws of 4. Date of Organization: 5. Names, addresses, and title of principal officers, investors, members or shareholders of Applicant, as follows: (attach additional sheets if necessary) a. CORPORATION: the officers, directors or trustees, and each stockholder owning more than 10% of any class stock b. NOT - FOR - PROFIT: the members who constitute the board of trustees or board of directors or similar governing body C. PARTNERSHIP: each partner, whether a general or limited partner, and the nature and percent of interest d. BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OR JOINT VENTURE: each participant and the nature and percent of interest 7 Affidavit of Non - Collusion State of Indiana SS: County of St. Joseph The undersigned, being first fully sworn, deposes and says that: He /she is:❑ owner, ❑ partner, ❑ officer, ❑ representative, (applicant); ❑ agent, of He /she is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached offer and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such offer; 3. Such offer is genuine and not a collusive or sham offer; 4. Neither said Applicant nor any of its officers, partners, owner's agents, representatives, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed directly or indirectly, with any other Applicant, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham offer in connection with the Contract for which the attached offer has been submitted or to refrain from making an offer in connection with such Contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Applicant, firm or person to fix the price or prices in the attached offer, or of any other Applicant, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the offering price of any other Applicant, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the City of South Bend and /or its Department of Redevelopment and /or the South Bend Redevelopment Commission person interested in the proposed Contact; and 5. The price or prices quoted in the attached offer are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the Applicant or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant. Affiant Signature Title Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, subscribed and swore to this Affidavit of Non - Collusion on this day of (Seal) Notary Public A resident of County, M Community & Economic (/-- &(7) SpU7B B Al DevelopmentP" 180 ,R 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: Redevelopment Commission From: David Relos, Economic Development Planner Subject: Professional Services Agreement Grubb Ellis Listing Agreement -AB , Jefferson & Main lot Date: March 22, 2011 Attached to this memorandum is a proposal from Grubb & Ellis / Cressy Everett to list certain Commission owned property. These agreements are for a period of one year. The first listing agreement is for the property located at the southwest corner of Jefferson and Main streets. This lot is 141'x 245' (.79 acres), and is being listed for $258,093. The second listing agreement is for the Bosch property at 401 Bendix Drive. This property has three components: a 267,000 sf warehouse, a 77,812 sf office building, and 28.70 +/- acres. The listing price for this property is $2,413,684. Staff requests approval of these Listing Agreements with Grubb & Ellis / Cressy Everett, to allow the marketing of these two Commission owned properties. What We Do Today Makes A Difference! LISTING CONTRACT TO: Grubb & EllislCressy & Everett DATE: February 25, 2011 Broker: Tim Mehall, George Cressy and Ed Bradley PROPERTY ADDRESS: 213 -217 South Main Street, South Bend, IN LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 206 A Original Town of South Bend Jefferson and Main Replat ;Key #18- 3007 -0231 Township / St. Joseph County SALE PRICE: $258,093 ($7.50 PSF ) Approximately 141' x 245' or .79 Acres. The Owner agrees the price stated herein includes all mortgages, unpaid special assessments and any balances due for any fixtures, improvements, alterations or miscellaneous equipment now on or attached to premises. TERMS: ® Cash ® Conventional Financing ❑ Seller Financing ❑ Land Contract ❑Other EXCLUSIVE LISTING: In consideration of the Broker listing for sale and undertaking to find a purchaser for the real estate described above, the Owner hereby grants and gives the Broker the exclusive right and authority to sell or exchange the same for a period from March 22, 2011 to March 21, 2012 , inclusive and represents that no other agreement is now in force with any other broker. This Listing Agreement will expire on March 21, 2012. The Broker is authorized to permit other licensed brokers and sales persons to show this property. If the property is not presently rented, the Owner agrees not to rent or lease the subject property while listed with the undersigned Broker without Broker's consent. The Broker is further authorized to accept Buyer- Broker /Limited Agency notification on behalf of Owner. BROKER'S FEE: In the event the Broker finds a purchaser ready, willing and able to buy said real estate, or should said real estate be sold by or through the Broker, the Owner or otherwise, during said time for the price and upon the terms named herein, or should the entity which currently owns the real estate be transferred by means of a stock transfer or any other transfer of interest during the term of this Agreement for any other price or terms, or consideration acceptable to the Owner, the Owner agrees to pay the Broker as commission a sum equal to Seven (7 %) percent or the greater of $17,500 of sale price at the closing of the transaction if a co- broker is the procuring cause and a commission equal to Five (5 %) percent or the greater of $12,500 of sale price at the closing of the transaction if the listing team of Tim Mehall Ed Bradley and /or George Cressy are the procuring cause. Broker may offer to share Broker's commission with subagents and Buyer- Brokers. The fee to be paid by the Owner to the Broker for services rendered with respect to any listing and the compensation to be paid by the Broker to a subagent or Buyer- Broker are not fixed, controlled, suggested, recommended or maintained. If the property is sold or exchanged, the commission is due and payable at the time of closing (for a land contract when the land contract is signed; for a purchase money mortgage when the deed and purchase money mortgage are exchanged.) For leases, the commission shall be paid at the execution of the lease for the primary term. 1=t-is any renewals, 3ansions by the Tenant at the subjeet pr-epeft-y. The leasing eenffnissle for the mnewals, opti is shall be paid by the Owner-hen ext-weised by the Tenant. The Q�A%er- agrees to inelude any fu' 'ion payable to IN--, R—raki-'r- in the er4ginal lease dooumeat so that eenfliots do no a *^ '411, 4 the subject pFepe4*y. Broker shall be entitled to recovery of reasonable attorney fees for the collection of commission due. The Owner also agrees to do and to perform all that may be necessary to enforce the contract with the purchaser for the property described herein and the collection of any money due. Commissions not paid within thirty (30) days of execution of a lease shall be considered past due and Broker shall charge interest at the rate of Twelve (12 %) percent on any past due commissions. In the event of any transfer of an interest in said real estate within 365 days after the expiration of this Listing Contract and its extensions, to any person, firm or corporation who has been introduced, interested, or shown the property during the exclusive period of this listing by the Owner or by the Broker, his Representative, or Subagent or by a Buyer- Broker, Owner agrees to pay Broker a commission as provided by this Listing Contract and its extensions. The Owner agrees to refer to the Broker all inquiries of brokers or others interested in his property during the term of this contract. CONSENT TO LIMITED AGENCY: The Owner is to sign the attached Listing Contract Addendum explaining the Broker's general company policy regarding any potential for the Broker to act as a disclosed limited agent. Unless otherwise stated below under Further Provisions, Owner hereby consents to the showing of the Owner's property by the Broker or by any salespersons who are affiliated with the Broker and who are acting in the capacity of a Buyer- Broker. EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT: The Broker is hereby authorized to accept an earnest money deposit with any offer to purchase said real estate. Said deposit may be retained by the Broker until closing. Should the purchaser fail to complete said purchase, said earnest money deposit shall be applied first to inspection fees and to Broker's advertising and other expenses. The balance shall be divided equally between the Broker and Owner, except that Broker's portion shall in no event exceed his regular commission. In the event of a dispute as to the release of any earnest money, the Broker may interplead all or any part of said escrow funds to the Clerk of the Circuit Court where said real estate is located. 7. OWNERSHIP AND TITLE INSURANCE: If the property is to be sold or exchanged, Owner also agrees to furnish, within a reasonable time prior to closing, at his expense a commitment for an Owner's Title Insurance Policy equal to the purchase price insuring merchantable title subject to standard title exceptions. The Owner also agrees to execute and deliver a warranty deed or land contract for the same to whom the Broker directs. To induce the Broker to enter into this Listing Contract, the Owner hereby warrants that the undersigned is the fee simple titleholder or Land Contract purchaser of the property above described. The Owner agrees to give possession at closing of this transaction. CONDITION OF PROPERTY: Owner represents that to the best of his knowledge, the heating, cooling, electrical, roof, septic system, well and plumbing systems in the improvements on the real estate and all other functioning systems, and /or equipment to be included in the sale of his real estate, are now in good operating order or will be on the date of closing, except as follows: Owner warrants that the property ® is ❑ is not connected to a municipal sewer system. ENVIRONMENTAL: Owner represents to Broker that all environmental problems affecting the Premises have been disclosed to Broker in writing. Owner acknowledges and agrees that Broker has not made any representation or warranty with respect to, nor conducted any investigation of, the environmental condition or suitability for any particular use of the Premises or any adjacent property and that Broker has no duty or obligation to Owner, any prospective purchaser or lessee or other person or entity to make any such investigation, warranty or representation and does not by this Agreement incur any such obligation. Owner further acknowledges and agrees that any obligation which may exist with regard to compliance with statutes, ordinances and regulations relating to the environmental condition of all or any part of the Premises, or the use thereof, is the sole responsibility of the Owner. Owner acknowledges that Broker has. advised Owner of the potential risk of environmental issues affecting the Premises by letter or verbally prior to entering into this Agreement. Owner agrees to indemnify and hold Broker harmless against any liability, expense, cost, attorney's fees or other fees which Broker may incur as a result of any environmental problems associated with the Premises. 10. MLS INFO: It is understood that the Broker may rely on the validity of the data pertaining to this Listing Contract which has been provided by the Owner, and the Owner agrees that the broker may disclose such data to the Loopnet service, and that the Broker will furnish notice to such entity of all changes of information concerning the subject property as agreed by the Owner, and that upon completion of a signed Contract to Purchase on said property, the Broker will notify the Loopnet service of said sale and authorize the dissemination of sales information. 11. BROKER'S SERVICES: It is understood by the Owner that the services of the Broker herein are to use his best efforts to find a purchaser for the real estate above described during the term of this Contract and that the Broker is not and shall not be charged with the responsibility for the custody, management, care, maintenance, protection or repair of the real estate and improvements nor for the protection or custody of the personal property located therein. The Broker is hereby authorized to put a "AVAILABLE" sign on said real estate, and the broker is further authorized to advertise Owner's property as broker deems advisable in the local newspaper or other mediums of advertisement and further authorized to take and use photographs and video of the interior and exterior of the property. It is agreed the Broker, Subagent or Buyer- Broker or his representative and all prospective purchasers shall at all reasonable times have access to said premises and appurtenances located thereon for the purpose of showing or inspecting same. 12. AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN MORTGAGE INFORMATION: The Owner does hereby authorize the lending institution with whom the Owner presently has a mortgage to divulge any mortgage information required by the Broker. 13. FAIR HOUSING: This property is offered for sale without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin in accordance with state and federal laws. 14. INDEMNIFICATION: This information is true and correct to the best of Owner's knowledge and is provided for the purpose of being relied upon. In the event any dispute arises concerning the condition of said real estate or any equipment contained therein, or arises from incorrect, misrepresented or withheld information, the Owner hereby agrees to and does indemnify and hold the Broker and his agents and subagents harmless from any and all claims, demands, damages, suits, liabilities, cost or expense, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred and arising out of all such disputes other than disputes arising out of defects in the real estate specifically set forth in the foregoing exceptions. In the event of the transfer of any interest in the above described real estate to another party, this provision shall survive such passing of interest. The Owner herewith provides detailed information respecting said property for the Broker's use and for the use of the Indiana Board of Realtors and its subscribers, which said information is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference. 15. ARBITRATION: Any dispute out of this Contract shall, at the option of either party, be settled by binding arbitration. Within ten (10) days after either party shall request arbitration in writing, the parties shall agree upon an impartial arbitrator, and failing agreement, sub arbitrator shall be selected by the American Arbitration Association at the request of either party. The arbitration shall be conducted in St. Joseph County, Indiana, in accordance with the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award granted by the arbitrator may be entered in any court in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Fees, costs, and expenses of the arbitrator, as well as the reasonable attorney fees and other costs and expenses of the arbitration incurred by the prevailing party, shall be born by the party against whom the arbitration shall be determined, or such proportions as the arbitrator shall designate. 16. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT: The Owner shall pay upon demand all the broker's costs, charges, and expenses, including reasonable fees of attorneys, agents, and others retained by the broker incurred in enforcing the Owner's obligations hereunder or incurred by the broker in any litigation, negotiation, arbitration, or transaction involving the Owner in which the broker becomes involved or concerned without the broker's fault. 17. FURTHER PROVISIONS: Additional paragraphs numbered , attached to this Contract are part of this Contract and the terms and provisions thereof are binding upon the Owner and broker. 18. OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT: a. This Contract is binding upon the Owner's heirs, administrators, executors or assigns. b. He has read and understands this Listing Contract and profile sheet. C. Broker and Broker's subagents are exclusively the agents of the Owner and not the agent of the Purchaser; however, the agent and subagents are under a duty to treat all parties in the transaction fairly. If a limited agency will exist in the future, proper disclosure will be made to the Seller in advance of the negotiations for the sale or lease of the subject property. d. A Buyer- Broker, even if compensated by the Listing Broker, will represent the interest of the Buyer. This is a legal, binding contract. If not understood seek legal advice. The undersigned accepts this Listing Contract and agrees to the terms this day of , 2011 OWNERS: JEFF GIBNEY CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT 1200 COUNTY CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 REAL ESTATE BROKER: Grubb & EllislCressy & Everett Timothy Mehall George Cressy CCIM Edward Bradley CCIM SIOR CPM GRUBB & ELLISICRESSY & EVERETT LISTING CONTRACT ADDENDUM REAL ESTATE AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS When representing a buyer, seller, lessor, lessee or other client as an agent, Realtors pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client. This obligation of absolute fidelity to the client's interest is primary, but it does not relieve Realtors of their obligation to treat all parties fairly and honestly. When serving a buyer, seller, lessor, or lessee, or other party in a non - agency capacity, Realtors remain obligated to treat all parties honestly. Grubb & EllisjCressy & Everett and its agents shall act as single agents when representing either the buyer /lessee or the seller /lessor, or as limited agents when selling a Company listing to a buyer /lessee client. In the case of limited agency, Grubb & EllisjCressy & Everett and its agents will not disclose to the buyer /lessee the lowest price that the seller /lessor will take, nor disclose to the seller /lessor the highest price that the buyer /lessee will pay. Should there be other terms that either party considers as strictly confidential, specifics regarding these terms can be included in the limited agency consent agreement and thereby held as secret from the other client. The Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS requires us as the listing broker to state our general company policies regarding cooperation with other licensees in the sale or leasing of your real estate. You the Seller /Lessor consent to our marketing of your real estate with the assistance of cooperating licensees who operate in those capacities indicated by a check on the lines below: ® Subagents Subagents are brokers who procure buyer /lessees, but who agree to act as an agent of the listing broker, and who represent the interest of the seller /lessor. Grubb & EllisjCressy & Everett's policy is to pay a Subagent a portion of the sale or lease commission. ® Buyer /lessee- Brokers Buyer /lessee- Brokers are licensees who represent the interest of buyer /lessees, even if compensated by the listing broker. Grubb & EllisjCressy & Everett's policy is to pay a Buyer /lessee- Broker a portion of the sale or lease commission. ® Limited Agency Grubb & EllisjCressy & Everett may occasionally serve as a buyer /lessee- broker representing a buyer /lessee client. That raises the possibility that such a client might desire to view and perhaps purchase or lease your real estate. You as seller /lessor and Grubb & EllisjCressy & Everett as listing broker hereby agree that neither we nor any salesperson under our supervision will represent the interest of any person other than you in the sale of your real estate, without disclosure to you for any showings and written disclosure to you before negotiations are initiated with such buyer /lessee clients. Dated this . day of 12011 OWNERS: _JEFF GIBNEY CITY OF SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT 1200 COUNTY CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 REAL ESTATE BROKER: Grubb & EllislCressy & Everett I i Timothy Mehall George Cressy CCIM Edward Bradley CCIM SIOR CPM