HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19910521 a Approved June 25, 1991
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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 21, 1991
The Board of E & R was held at 5:30 p.m. The minutes for that
meeting have been approved and have been placed in the E & R minute book
in the Clerk's Office.
The Orange County Board of Commissioner met in Regular Session
on Tuesday, May 21, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Franklin Street Post Office
District Courtroom in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. , Vice-Chair
Stephen Halkiotis, Commissioners Alice M. Gordon, Verla C. Insko and Don
Willhoit.
ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill
STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant
County Managers Albert Kittrell and Rod Visser, Clerk to the Board
Beverly A. Blythe, Finance Director Ken Chavious, Captain Joe Dickey,
Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes, Administrative
Secretary V Kelly James, Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Sheriff Lindy
Pendergrass, Child Support Director Janet Sparks, Fire Marshall Mike
Tapp, and Major Don Truelove.
BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to the Davis Road situation
and stated that according to DOT the statement that they would not
maintain Davis Road was made in error. He asked the County Manager to
keep the Board updated on this situation.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
None
I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Commissioner Willhoit added as item III-A. 0 a report from Marti
Cook on the State requirement to set up a committee to review child
abuse cases.
Commissioner Gordon deleted from the appointments the Chapel Hill
Planning Board. The OWASA Board appointment was tabled.
II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Chairman Carey announced that any member of the audience
who has indicated a desire to speak will be recognized at the
appropriate time.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA - NONE
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PUBLIC CHARGE
Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. read the Public Charge.
III. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as stated below:
A. AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNC-CH SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AND THE ORANGE
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an
agreement with the UNC-CH School of Dentistry which will enable the
Orange County Health Department Dental Clinic to be used by the UNC-CH
School of Dentistry to conduct a twelve-month clinical trial to test the
efficacy of an anti-plaque dental mouth rinse and/or toothpaste and the
prevention of gingivitis.
B. LEASE RENEWAL FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION CENTER
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a lease
renewal for the solid waste collection center on Highway 57. The lease
is for a period of 5 years effective April 1, 1991 through March 31,
1996 at a rate of $100. 00 per month.
C. 1990-91 AUDIT CONTRACT
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a contract
with Deloitte & Touche to develop the audit for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1991. The contract amount is $30,500.
D. GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER - CHANGE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR
ARCHITECT
The Board approved the additional architect fees of $4,300.
This additional cost was attributed to some re-design work required in
response to the recommendations from the Hillsborough Historic District
Commission.
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
IV. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
Chair Carey recognized and commended the following list of people
who participated in Project KIDS. Project KIDS was an inter-agency
effort spearheaded by the County's Child Support Enforcement Department.
This State/County coordination resulted in child support collections
which increased 17% in August, 1990 and 28% in September, 1990. Over
$17, 000 was collected on the court day of September 17th.
CLERK OF COURT DEPARTMENT
Shirley James, Clerk of Court
Myra Crawford, Deputy in charge of collections
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass
Major Don Truelove
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Captain Joe Dickey and others who actually served the
papers
DISTRICT COURT JUDGES
Judge Patricia Hunt
Judge Stanley Peele
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
Janet Sparks, Director
Elaine Glenn, Office Assistant
Kelly James, Admin. Secretary V
Deborah Ricks, Child Support Officer
Natalie Young, Child Support Officer
B. RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION FOR ROD VISSER AND BOBBY INMAN
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt and sign the Resolution of Appreciation
for Rod Visser as stated below:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR
RODERICK VISSER
WHEREAS, Roderick Visser is an Orange County resident and employed by
Orange County as Assistant County Manager, and
WHEREAS, Roderick Visser is a Major in the United States Army assigned
to the 422nd Civil Affairs Company in Greensboro, North
Carolina and one of the Army reservists called up to active
duty during Operation Desert Storm, and
WHEREAS, Roderick Visser faithfully served the citizens of the United
States and represented his community while stationed in Saudi
Arabia from December 11, 1990 through May 9, 1991, and
WHEREAS, Roderick Visser has safely returned to his home and work in
Orange County,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners present this Resolution of Appreciation to Roderick Visser
for his dedication, loyalty and bravery in representing his community
and serving his country during Operation Desert Storm.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to adopt and sign the Resolution of Appreciation for Bobby
Inman as stated below:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
FOR
BOBBY INMAN
WHEREAS, Bobby Inman is employed by Orange County as Motor Pool
Supervisor in the Public Works Department, and
WHEREAS, Bobby Inman is a Sergeant 1st Class in the United States Army
assigned to the HHC 171st Support Group in Garner, North
Carolina and one of the Army reservists called up to active
duty during Operation Desert Storm, and
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WHEREAS, Bobby Inman faithfully served the citizens of the United
States and represented his community while stationed in Saudi
Arabia from September 12, 1990 through March 25, 1991, and
WHEREAS, Bobby Inman has safely returned home and to his work in Orange
County,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners present this Resolution of Appreciation to Bobby Inman for
his dedication, loyalty and bravery in representing his community and
serving his country during Operation Desert Storm.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
This item was presented for the receipt of public comments.
John Link stated that a site has been found for the Southern Human
Services Building which the Commissioners have endorsed. The site which
is located off of Airport Road on Homestead Road in Chapel Hill
contains 34.10 acres for a total cost of $852,500. The County will pay
$550,000 at the time of closing and will finance the remaining balance
through the owner, Mr. Hoyle, for 50 months at a 7% interest rate. This
will yield a total cost of the property, including interest, of
$908,189.
THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to close the public hearing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to ratify the publication of the Notice of the
Public Hearing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Resolution attached on pages
of these minutes and an offer to purchase and contract for the
purchase by Orange County of 34. 10 acres owned by Mr. Vinton Hoyle, Jr. ,
for a sum of $852,500 to be financed in the manner heretofore described
and to authorize the County Attorney to handle the appropriate paperwork
on behalf of the Board of Commissioners and authorize the Board Chairman
and the Clerk to the Board to execute all documents on behalf of the
County necessary to this transaction.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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VII. REPORTS
A. JOB TRAINING
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR FY 91-92
Albert Kittrell and members of the Private Industrial
Council reviewed the Job Training Partnership Act training programs and
funding for fiscal year 1991-92. Commissioners Insko and Gordon asked
for additional information which will be provided by Mr. Kittrell. This
report was received as information.
B. REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
Planner Mary Scearbo reviewed the procedure by which the
Board of Commissioners may be notified of the submittal of an
Environmental Assessment required by the Environmental Impact Ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis that the current practice for reviewing
environmental assessments continue to be an administrative process as
outlined in Attachment I with only Environmental Impact Statements
presented to the Board of Commissioners as part of the public hearing
process. Environmental Assessments will be distributed to individual
commissioners at their request.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
A.0 STATE REQUIREMENT FOR A REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR CHILD ABUSE
CASES
Commissioner Willhoit indicated that a determination needs
to be made if this requirement is good for Orange County or not. The
Board has added Child Protective Workers to the Department of Social
Services at 100% county money.
Social Services Director Marti Pryor-Cook stated that this
committee is being required by the State in response to growing concerns
about the Child Protective Services system in North Carolina and the
twenty-one children who died over the past year. The State of North
Carolina has been severely criticized through the media for the lack of
leadership in this area as it relates to working with the 100 counties
to strengthen the system of protecting children and providing services
to families. One particular point of criticism has been the lack of
funding in this area to assist local governments. On May 2, the
Governor issued an Executive Order mandating that all 100 counties
create child protection teams as well as child fatality review teams in
each county. The purpose will be to review certain cases of child abuse
or neglect including local child fatalities. Counties that fail to
implement the teams will lose state funding for protective service
administration. In Orange County that amounts to about $55, 000 or 1.5
social workers. The full impact of these teams on operations cannot be
determined at this time because there have been no specific guidelines
developed by the State Department of Human Resources as it relates to
the scope of the cases to be reviewed or the kinds of records or reports
that must be maintained. She is to receive that information after June
5. According to the Executive Order, these teams must be operational
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by June 2. Although those in Social Services support this concept, they
also believe that resources must be available for adequate staff and
training. They also believe that there should be a statewide review
system. In Orange County, they are already involved in many review
processes. Ms. Cook believes that without some specific guidelines,
this could turn into another layer of bureaucracy and will also limit
some of the resources the County has to investigate child abuse and
neglect because staff support will need to be made available to this
review team.
The Board agreed to send a letter to the Governor and the
County's legislative delegation outlining what the County is already
doing and how much money the County puts into protective services above
the state allocation for this program.
A. CHESTNUT OAKS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - APPROVAL OF
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Tara Fikes updated the Board on the status of the Habitat
sponsored Chestnut Oaks subdivision.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to (1) receive the status report as information, (2)
approve the Environmental Review Record and authorize the Chair to sign
the document on behalf of the Board, (3) authorize the publication of
the Notice to the Public of No Significant Impact on the Environment
and Request for Release of Funds in the Durham Morning Herald on or
about May 24, 1991, and (4) approve the Development Agreement with
Habitat for Humanity and authorize the Chair to sign the document on
behalf of the Board.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. OPC MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY BUILDING RENOVATIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the request from Orange-Person-
Chatham Mental Health Agency to construct an addition to the Southern
Human Services Building #2 and allocate $20, 000 from the current CIP.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. PLANNING PROCESS FOR SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
Pam Jones explained the planning process for the Southern
Human Services Building. The planning committee will (1) interview and
recommend the architect to the Board of Commissioners, (2) review and
recommend a final schematic design to the Board, and (3) review and
comment on design (interior) drawings.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to approve the planning process as outlined above
and to appoint Commissioner Insko as the Board's representative to the
Planning Committee with Commissioner Halkiotis serving as the alternate.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
D. CONTRACT APPROVAL - COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM COVERAGE
EVALUATION AND SYSTEM UPGRADE RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a
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contract with RF Projects for communications system coverage evaluation
and system upgrade for a sum of $11,900.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
E. PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE N.C. ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
This item was postponed to the next regular meeting.
F. HISTORIC INVENTORY GRANT
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to authorize the County Manager to sign the
Memorandum of Agreement accepting a $5,000 survey and planning grant
from the State Historic Preservation Office to conduct a historic
properties inventory in Chapel Hill Township and to approve the request
for proposals to be sent to consultants interested in undertaking the
project.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
G. AMENDMENTS TO THE EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCE
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to approve the proposed amendments to the Erosion
Control Ordinance, including the changes to Section 26 as recommended
by the County Attorney. (A copy of the descriptive narrative is in the
permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office. A copy of the approved
amendments will be in the Official Ordinance Book. )
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
H. BUDGET AMENDMENT - RENCHER STREET CDBG PROGRAM
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to authorize the transfer of $40, 000 from the
County Section 8 Reserve Fund to the Rencher Street Community
Development Program.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
I. POE EDUCATION HEALTH CENTER
After a brief discussion, action was delayed on this item.
It was decided that the School Boards would be requested to participate
in this contribution.
XI. APPOINTMENTS
OWASA - postponed to allow applicants an opportunity to respond
to a list of questions approved by the Commissioners.
TRIANGLE TRANSIT AUTHORITY - Motion was made by Commissioner
Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Commissioners
Willhoit and Insko to this authority.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
CHAPEL HILL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - Motion was made by Commissioner
Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to reappoint Kenneth Bagwell
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as a regular member and Ron Ginsburg as an alternate member and to
appoint Julian Raney as a regular member.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
CHAPEL HILL PLANNING BOARD - Postponed to a later meeting.
ORANGE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION - Motion was made
by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to appoint
Norma White, Jean Anderson, Patricia Dickinson, Todd Dickinson and
Trawick Ward to this Commission.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN - Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon,
seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to reappoint Linda Carver, and to
appoint Bonnie Davis, Aimee Tattersall and Betty Caldwell to this
Commission.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
NEW HOPE CREEK CORRIDOR STUDY - Motion was made by Commissioner
Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to appoint Chairman Moses
Carey to this group.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XII. MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the minutes for the April 1, 1991 regular meeting
as presented.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Gordon to approve the minutes for the April 16, 1991 regular meeting as
corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to be considered, Chairman Carey adjourned
the meeting at 10: 15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 28, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m. in Superior Courtroom, Hillsborough,
North Carolina.
Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk
OFFER TO PURCHASE AND CONTRACT 472
Orange COL'n , 1\C t Cp..n1 np ,as Buyer.
hereby offers to purchase and Vinton A. Houle. Jr. and wife,Martha G. Hoyle ,as Scher.
upon acceptance of said offer. agrees to sell and convey. all of that plot, piece or parcel of land described below, together with all improvements
located thereon and such personal property as is listed below (the real and personal property are collectively referred to as "the Property"), in
accordance with the Standard Provisions on,tre REVERSE SIDE HEREOF and upon the following terms and conditions.
1. REAL PROPERTY: Located in the ki of, Chapel Hi 11 ,County of Orange
4111/ • State of North Carolina.being known as and more particularly described as:
Street Address Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina zip 27516
Legal Description 34 . 10 acres located on the SQyath sjde of PomPctm, r Rnar9
west of N.C. Highway 86. Crhappl Hi11 . North Carolina
2. PERSONAL PROPERTY:
S. PURCHASE PRICE: The purchase price is 5 852 ,500.00 and shall be paid as follows:
(a)5 .in earnest money paid by (cash',bank,certified,or personal check)
with the delivery of this contract,to be held in escrow by .as agent,
until the sale is closed, at which time it will be credited to Buyer, or until this contract is otherwise terminated and it is
disbursed in accordance with the Standard Provisions on the REVERSE SIDE HEREOF;
(b)S ,by assumption of the unpaid principal balance and all obligations of Seller on the existing loan secured by a deed of crtut
on the Property'.
(c,$ 302,5 0 0.0 O.by a promissory note secured by a purchase money decd of met on the Property with interest prior to default at the rate of
7 %perannumpayableasfollows: 19 quarterly payments of $18 .852 .03 .
financng t be provided by Seller
Prepayment restrictions and/or penalties,if any.shall be:
Assumption or transfer rights,if any,shall be:
(d)s 550 r 000•00 T1<b#19nees9Pthes+etches 7ertmils cash at closing.
4. CONDITIONS:(State N/A in each blank of paragraph 4(a)and 4(b)that is not a condition so this contract.)
(a)The Buyer most be able to obtain a firm commitment on or before N/A ,effective through the date of closing.
'fora N/A loan in the principal amount of S N/A for a term of N/A year(s).at an interest
rate not to exceed N.J A %per annum,with mortgage loan discount points not to exceed N LA %of the loan amount.Buyer agrees to use his best
efforts to secure such commitment and to advise Seller immediately upon receipt of the lender's decision.If Seller is to pay any loan closing costs,those costs •
are as follows: NIA
(b) The Buyer must be able to assume the unpaid principal balance of the existing loan descnved in paragraph S(b) above for the remainder of the
loan term,at an interest rate not to exceed NIA _%per annum fixed for describe type of loan) N/A
with mortgage loan assumption and/or discount points not to exceed_11/A qc of the loan balance.(See Standard Provision No.2).If such assumption:
requires the lender's approval,approval must be granted on or before N/A .Buyer agrees to use his best efforts to
secure such approval and to advise Seller immediately upon his receipt of the lender's decision. If Seller is to pay any loan assumption costs, those costs
1110 are as follows: N/A
(c) There must be no restriction, ea'ement. zoning or other governmental regulation that would prevent the reasonable use of the real property for
government faci 1 4tips pnt"_ o'fiC'P corr101F'}' purposes.
5. ASSESSMENTS: Seller warrants that there are no special assessments. either pending or confirmec. for sidewalk, paving. water, sewer or
other improvements on or adjoining the Property.except as follows: No^e
(insert"None"or the identification of such assessments,if any.The agreement
for payment or proration of any assessments indicated is to be set forth in paragraph G below.)
6. OTHER PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS:
(a) All of the Standard Provisions on the REVERSE SIDE I'IEREOF are understood and shall apply to this Instrument. except the following numbered
Standard Provisions shall be deleted: (If none are to be deleted,state"None".) -r , 6, ,1 • Prot'1 s 1 Or, 4 (?.,.� ' c
revised to read: Ad valorem taxes cn real property shall be prorated on
a calendar year basis to the date of closing; any deferred taxes shall be
paid at closing by Seller;
(b) "As soon as possible" in Paragraph 7 shall be deemed to mean when Sellers can furnish
Buyer with estate closing letters from the Internal Revenue Service and the N.C. Dept. of Revers::
(c) Martha G. Hoyle joins in the execution of this contract to bind herself to convey any
marital interest she might have in the real property and for no other purposes.
IF THERE ARE ANY ADDENDA'I'O'I111S CONTRACT.INDICA'T'E ABOVE AND A'T'TACH HERETO,
7. CLOSING: All parties agree to execute any and all documents and papers necessary in connection with closing and transfer of title on or
before as soon as possible(See 6 b�ata place designated by Buyer •
The deed is to be made to Orange County, North Carolina
8. POSSESSION: Possession shall be delivered at closing
In the event that Buyer has agreed that possession is not delivered at closing.then Seller agrees to pay to Buyer the sum of S per day from
and including the date of closing to and including the date that possession is to be delivered as above set forth.
9. COUNTERPARTS: This offer shall becwne a binding contract when signed by both Buyer and Seller.I:is to be signed in a_r•rm (7
counterparts with a signed counterpart being retained by each party hereto and the escrow agent,if any.
Date of Offer: Date of Acceptance:
Buyer ____-(SEAL) Seller, 771,2.74../��'•"". Q-_ )r (SEAL)
Buyer __—(SF.nI.) Sol
er y - i (SEAL)
• I hereby acknowledge receipt of the earnest money hrrcin set forth and agree to hold and disburse the same in accordance with the terms hereof.
Date. Firm
By:
Name of Selling Agent/Firm
Name of Listing Agent/Firm
This Stanoart Form has peer.apprO.eC tomeiy S'tie:
^:.C.Bar Assoc.form No. 2,C 1967, NORTH CA'OJ!NA BAR o,SSOCI.:?iON
'..reed fir aareemenr w,m.N.0 tar Nso_—
STANDARD PROVISIONS
I. EARNEST MONEY: In the event this offer is not (unless otherwise provided in this contract), but such 473
accepted. or in the event that any of the conditions hereto arc inspections must be completed in sufficient time before closing
not satisfied. or in the event of a breach of this contract by to permit any repair to be completed by clotting. 17 any repairs
Seller, then the earnest money shall he returned to Buyer. but are necessary, Seller shall have the option' of (a) completing
such return shall not aflec't ails other mntcd;cs available to them, (b) providing for their completion. or (c) refusing to
Buyer for such breach. In the event this rifler is arreptr•tl and complete them. If Seller elects not to complete or provide for •
Buyer breaches this contract. then the earnest money shall be the completion of the repair. then Buyer shall have the option
forfeited. but such forfeiture shall not affect any other remedies of (d) accepting the Property in its present condition. or (e)
available to Seller for such breach. NOTE: In the event of a terminating this contract. in which case the earnest money shall
dispute between Seller and Buyer over the return or forfeiture of be refunded. Closing shall constitute acceptance of each of the
earnest money held in escrow by a broker. the broker is required systems, items and conditions listed in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
by state law to retain said earnest money in his trust or escrow above in its then existing condition unless provision is
account until he has obtained a written release from the parucs otherwise made in writing.
consenting to its disposition or until disbursement is ordered by IF BUYER OBTAINS A VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA)
a court of competent jurisdiction. LOAN,SELLER SHALL PAY THE COST OF ANY WELL/WATER
2, LOAN ASSUMED: In the event a loan is assumed as pan AND SEPTIC/SEWER SYSTEM. INSPECTION.
of the payment of the purchase price, then all payments due RECOMMENDATION: Buyer should have zny inspections made
from Seller thereon must be current at ucs;ng, and the principal prior to incurring.expcns$for elating.
balance assumed shall be computed as of the date of closing. 9. WOOD-DESTROYING INSECTS: Unless otherwise
The amounts shown for the assumption balance and cash at stated herein Buyer shall have the option of obtaining, at
closing shall be adjusted as appropriate at closing to reflect t:e Buyer's'expense. a report from a licensed pest control operator
final computations. Unless Buyer has otherwise specifically on a standard form in accordance with the regulations of the
agreed in writing, the existing—loan must be assumable without North Carolina Structural Pest Control Committee, stating that
either acceleration of the amount secured or any change in the there was no visible evidence of wood.destroying insects and
original terms of the note and deed of trust. Buyer shall be containing no indication of visible damage therefrom. The
responsible for all loan assumption costs. Seller shall have no report must be obtained in sufficient time before closing so as
obligation to pay any loan assumption costs unless specifically to permit treatment. if any. and repairs, if any, to be completed
set forth in this contract. The escrow account. if any, shall be pr Or to chasing. All treatment required shall b: paid for by
purchased by Buyer. Seller and completed prior to closing, unless otherwise agreed
3. PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST: In the upon in writing by the parties. If any structural repairs are
event a promissory note secured by a deed of trust is given by necessary. Seller shall have the option of (a) completing them,
Buyer to Seller as part of the payment of the purchase price, the (b■ providing for their completion, or.(c) refusing to complete
promissory nice :nil deed of trust shall be in the form of and them. If Seller sleets not to complete or provide for the
cumin the provisions of the currently approved N. C. Ilan completion of structural repairs. then Buyer shall have the
Association Forms 4 and 5, as modified in paragraph 3(c) on the option of (d) accepting the Property in its present condition, or
reverse side hereof. (e) terminating this contract, in which case the earnest money
shall be refunded. The Buyer is advised tna. the inspection and
4. PRORATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS: Unless otherwise report described in this paragraph mar not always reveal either
provided, the following items shall he prorated and either structural damage or damage caused by arena or organisms ocher
adjusted between the parties or paid at chasing. than wood•destroving insects. If new construction, Seller shall
(a) Ad valorem taxes on real property shall be prorated on a provide a new construction termite guarantee.
calendar year basis to the date of closing: IF BUYER OBTAINS A VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA)
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(b) Ad valorem taxes on personal property for the entire year LOAN, SELLER SHALL PAY THE COST OF THE WOOD-
shall be paid by Seller; DFSTRO\ING INSECT REPORT.
(c) All late listing penaltir,. if any,shall be paid by Seller: 10. LABOR AND MATERIAL Seller shall furnish at
(d) Rents, if any, for the Property shall be prorated to the closing an affidavit and indemnification agreement in form
date of closing;
(c) Accrued, but unpaid ;purrs: and other charges to Seller. if satisfactory to Buyer showing that all labor and materials, if
any, furnished to the if_ within 120 days prior to the date
any, shall be computed to the date of closing and paid by Seller. of closing ave been paid for and agreeing to pndemnif Buyer
Interest and other charges prepaid b. Seller shall be credited to g P g indemnify y
Scllcr a: closing and paid by Buyer (Other charges may include against all loss from any cause or claim arising therefrom.
I1. FUEL: Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller the fuel, if
FHA mortgage insurance premiums. private mortgage insurance any situated in a tank on the Property at the prevailing rate,
premiums and homeowner's association dues.) with the cost of measurement thereof, if any, being paid by
5. FIRE AND OTHER CASUALTY': The risk of loss or Saha,
damage by fire or other casualty prior to closing shall be upon 12. CLOSING EXPENSES: Seller shall pay for the
Seller• preparation of a deed and for the excise tax (revenue stamps)
6. CONDITIONS: required by law. Buyer shall pay for recording the deed and for
(a) The Property must be in substantially the same condition at preparation and recording of all instruments required to secure
closing as on the date of this offer, reasonable wear and tear the balance of the purchase price unpaid at closing.
excepted. 13. EVIDENCE OF TITLE: Seller agrees to use his best
(b) All deeds of trust. lien. and other charges against the efforts to deliver to Buyer as soon as reasonably possible after
Property. not assumed by Buyer. must be paid and cancelled by the acceptance of this offer, copies of all title information in
Seller prior to or at closing. possession of or available to Seller, including but not limited
(c) Title must be delivered at closing by general warranty deed to: title insurance policies, attorney's opinions on title,
and must be lar simple marketable title. free of all encumbrances surveys, covenants, deeds, notes and deeds of trust and - '
except ad valorem taxes for the current year (prorated to the date casements relating to the Property.
of closing), utility easements and unviolated restrictive 14. ASSIGNMENTS: This contract may not be assigned
covenants that do not materially affect the value of the Proper y without the written agreement of all parties, but if assigned by
and such other encumbrances as may be assumed or specifically agreement, then this contract shall be binding on the assignee
approved by Buyer. The Property must have legal access to a and his heirs and successors.
public right of way. 15. PARTIES: This contract shall be binding upon and shall
7. NEW LOAN: Buyer shall be responsible for all costs inure to the benefit of the parties and their heirs, successors and
with respect to any new loan obtained by Buyer. Seller shall assigns. As used herein, words in the singular include the plural
have no obligation to pay any discount fee or other charge in and the masculine includes the feminine and neuter genders, as
connection therewith unless specifically set forth in this appropriate.
contract. 16. SURVIVAL: If any provision herein contained which by
5. INSPECTIONS: Unless otherwise stated herein: (i) the its nature and effect is required to be observed, kept or performed
electrical. plumbing, heating and cooling systems and built•in after the closing, it shall survive the closing and remain
appliances, if any, shall be in good working order at closing: binding upon and for the benefit of the parties hereto until fully
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(ii) the roof. gutters, structural components, foundation. observed,kept or performed.
fireplace(s) and chimney(s) shall be performing the function for 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: Buyer acknowledges that he has
which intended and shall not be in need of immediate repair; inspected the Property. This contract contains the entire
(iii) there shall he no unusual drainage conditions or evidence of agreement of the parties and there arc no representations,
excessive moisture adversely affecting the structure(s)•. and (iv) inducements or other provisions other than those expressed in
the well/water and septic/sewer systems if any, shall be writing. All changes, additions or deletions hereto must be in
adequate, not in need of immediate repair and performing the writing and signed by all parties. Nothing contained herein
function for which intended. Buyer shall have the option to shall alter art. agreement between a REALTORe' or broker and
have the above listed systems. stems and conditions inspected Seller as contained in any listing contract or other agreement
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