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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE SALES
CONTRACT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
(902 and 916 St. Charles Street)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Larry Rice, City Manager, and Dolonna Mecum,
City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to
execute a real estate sales contract on behalf of the City of
Elgin with Habitat for Humanity, for the property commonly
known as 902 and 916 St. Charles Street, Elgin, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: July 14, 1993
Adopted:
Vote: Yeas Nays
Recorded:
Attest:
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT
1. Habitat for Humanity of Northern Box Valley, a nonprofit housing corporation
(Purchaser) agrees to purchase at a price of $40.00 on the terms set forth herein, the
following described real estate in Kane County, Illinois:
Lot 1 (Except that part of Lot 1 in Block V of William Redeker's Second
Addition to Elgin, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner
of said Lot 1; thence South along the West line thereof, 66.0 feet to the
Southwest corner of said Lot; thence East along the South line of said Lot
3.5 feet; thence North and parallel to said West line, 44.0 feet; thence
Northeasterly, 23.58 feet to a point, said point being 12.0 feet East of the
point of beginning as measured along the North line of said Lot 1; thence
West along said North line 12.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing
324.50 square feet, in the City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois) in Block 5
of William Redeker's Second Addition to Elgin, in the City of Elgin, Kane
County, Illinois.
Lot 2 in Block 5 of William Redeker's Second Addition to Elgin, in the
City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
Lot 3 in Block 5 of William Redeker's Second Addition to Elgin, in the
City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
emk Lot 4 in Block 5 of William Redeker's Second Addition to Elgin, in the
City of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
commonly known as 902 and 916 St. Charles Street, and with approximate lot dimensions
of 66 feet X 128.5 feet X 44 feet X 23.58 feet X 120 feet, 66 feet X 132 feet, 66 feet
X 232 feet and 66 feet A 132 feet.
2. The City of Elgin, a municipal corporation (Seller) agrees to sell the real estate
and the property, if any, described above at the price and terms set forth herein, and
to convey or cause to be conveyed to Purchaser or nominee title thereto by a recordable
quitclaim deed.
3. Purchaser agrees to pay $40.00; plus or minus prorations, at the time of closing.
4. The time of closing shall be on or before July 29, 1993 or as may be agreed by the
parties.
5. A duplicate original of this contract, duly executed by the Seller shall be deliv-
ered to the Purchasers within 5 days from the date below, otherwise, at the Purchaser's
option, this contract shall become null and void.
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fillk This contract is subject to the Conditions and Stipulations set forth on the attached
pages hereof, which Conditions and Stipulations are made a part of this contract.
Rider A is attached and made a part hereof by reference.
Dated
Seller City of Elgin (Address) 150 Dexter Ct., Elgin, IL 60120
City Manager
Purchaser Habitat for Humanity of Northern (Address)76. 80x 7,7S;`,, E i" /L- 6O1
Fox Valley
(Address) /a, &14U Behr=1E�`itg L �UI�E17�E1�
Chairman /1-
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CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS
1. Buyer shall deliver, not less than 5 days prior to the time of closing, a title
commitment for an owner's title insurance policy issued by the Chicago Title Insurance
Company in the amount of the purchase price, covering title to the real estate on or
after the date hereof, showing title in the intended grantor subject only to (a) the
general exceptions contained in the policy unless the contract price is $100,000 or
less and the real estate is improved with a single family dwelling or an apartment
building of four or fewer residential units, (b) the title exceptions set forth above,
and (c) title exceptions pertaining to liens or encumbrances of a definite or ascer-
tainable amount which may be moved by the payment of money at the time of closing and
which the Seller may so remove at that time by using the funds to be paid upon the
delivery of the deed (all of which are herein referred to as the permitted exceptions) .
The title commitment shall be conclusive evidence of good title as therein shown as to
all matters insured by the policy, subject only to the exceptions as therein stated.
2. Rents, premiums under assignable insurance policies, water and other utility
charges, fuels, prepaid service contracts, general taxes, accrued interest on mortgage
indebtedness, if any, and other similar items shall be adjusted ratably as of the time
of closing. If the amount of the current general tax is not then ascertainable, the
adjustment thereof shall be on the basis of the amount of the most recent ascertainable
taxes. All prorations are final unless otherwise provided herein. Seller shall pay
the amount of any stamp tax imposed by State law on the transfer of the title, and
shall furnish a completed Real Estate Transfer Declaration signed by the Seller or the
Seller's agent in the form required pursuant to the Real Estate Transfer Tax Act of the
' State of Illinois and shall furnish any declaration signed by the Seller or the Sell-
er's agent or meet other requirements as established by any local ordinance with regard
to a transfer or transaction tax; such tax required by local ordinance shall be paid by
the Purchaser.
3. The provisions of the Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act of the State of Illi-
nois shall be applicable to this contract.
4. Time is of the essence of this contract.
5. All notices herein required shall be in writing and shall be served on the parties
at the addresses following their signatures. The mailing of a notice by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient service.
6. Purchaser and Seller hereby agree to make all disclosures and do all thing neces-
sary to comply with the applicable provisions of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures
Act of 1974. In the event that either party shall fail to make appropriate disclosure
when asked, such failure shall be considered a breach on the part of said party.
7. Seller shall deliver possession to Purchaser on or before closing.
8. Prior to closing date, buyer shall at buyer's expense deliver to seller or sell-
er's attorney a spotted survey of the premises, dated not more than 6 months prior to
the closing date, certified by a licenses surveyor, having all corners staked and
showing all improvements, easements, and building lines existing as of this contract
`date. If requested, seller shall provide an affidavit verifying that no changes and
improvements have been made since the date of the survey.
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9. This contract is further subject to the provisions as set forth in the rider
attached hereto.
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RIDER A TO CONTRACT TO PURCHASE
VACANT LAND
MADE THIS DAY OF , 1993
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELGIN AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
OF NORTHERN FOX VALLEY
This Rider is attached to and made a part of the contract dated the
day of July, 1993, between the City of Elgin, a municipal corporation of the State of
Illinois (hereinafter called "City"), and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley,
an Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation, (hereinafter called "Habitat"):
WHEREAS, Habitat is a nonprofit housing corporation which endeavors to provide
homes to low-income or near-poverty level families; and
WHEREAS, Habitat accomplishes these ends through contributions of money, materials
and labor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin now owns vacant property located at the Southwest
corner of St. Charles Street and Dixon Avenue (commonly known as 902 and 916 St.
Charles Street, Elgin, IL) hereinafter called "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City has the power and authority to sell the Property to Habitat; and
WHEREAS, the citizens, neighborhood and City will be benefitted by the construc-
tion and sale to a taxpayer of a single-family residence constructed on the Property;
and
WHEREAS, Habitat is in the position to construct and sell such a residence, but
the City must have assurance that the property will be used for such charitable purpos-
es; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved by resolution the execution of this agree-
ment providing for the sale of the property to Habitat at a price of Forty Dollars
($40.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Forty Dollars ($40.00), the mutual covenants
contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties to the contract
further agree as follows, that:
1. Habitat shall begin construction within six (6) months and complete construc-
tion within twelve (12) months (from the date the Property is conveyed) of two single
family residences of between 1100 and 1500 square feet, with basement, in compliance
with all applicable codes and regulations; and
2. Habitat shall sell such homes on a no interest, no profit loan basis to an
individual or family, applying the selection criteria and income formula attached
hereto; and
3. Should Habitat fail to meet its obligations hereunder within the herein
om. specified time or any agreed extensions thereof, Habitat shall reconvey title to the
property to the City.
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4. The provisions of this rider shall be deemed to survive the closing and the
conveyance of the subject property by the City to Habitat.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have, in duplicate original, signed and sealed
this Agreement by the respective parties authorized to execute the same:
CITY OF ELGIN
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SEAL Mayor
Attests
City Clerk
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
OF NORTHERN FOX VALLEY
By: , - 61/61 -4-6-7-".
SEAL . President
Attest:
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P.O. BOX 7759 • ELGIN, IL 60121
FAMILY SELECTION CPITEPIA
(Please read carefully before completing application )
1 . The need for a decent house is the most important
criterion in the selection of a Habitat family .
2. Only families who can' t purchase a house through
conventional means will be considered.
3. Preference will be given to families who have lived
in the Fox Valley region for at least two years and
are currently living here .
4. Applicants must be able to show a stable income record
and demonstrate a history of financial responsibility .
(Credit references will be requested and verified. )
5. Family size . composition , and stability will be
elibk important factors .
6. The families must exhibit good character . honesty . and
ability to yet along with their neighbors .
7. Applicants must show visible evidence of concern for
proper maintenance of their present living quarters.
8. Applicants must be willing to develop the skills
necessary for home maintenance.
9. Families are expected to assist in construction of their
houses and the houses of others in the Habitat for
Humanity program. This may include clearing the lot ,
painting. helping with actual construction . providing
food for workers. or other activities .
10 . Applicants shall .agree to commit a minimum of 500 hours
of "sweat equity" and a minimum of $500 down payment
prior to moving into a Habitat house . At l east 100 hours
of "sweat equity" must be on a house other than the
recipient s. Ten ( 10 ) hours of this requirement I'IUST
BE completed before the application for a house can be
processed.
- • 1•1 ® HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHERN FOX VALLEY
ra ,i P.O. BOX 7759 • ELGIN, IL 60121
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INCOME FOPP1ULA
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is using l25F: of
the federal poverty income formula as a guideline : however ,
the guideline is not meant as a rigid maximum.
MAXIMUM ANNUAL INCOME
FAIIILY sI:F ANNUAL INCOIIF
1 S 10 .000
rik 2 12.500
q 15. 700
4 18,900
22.000
6 25,200
28.400
8 31 ,600
For family units with more than 8 members, add $2,550 for
each additional member .
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