Land Exchange Agreement Form
Land Exchange Agreement Form
WHEREAS, the Developer is the owner of the real property legally described as Outlot
“A”, Block 5, Highlands West 1st Addition, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (“Parcel 1”);
and
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the real property legally described as Lots 16, 17
and 18, Block 6, Olympic Heights First Addition, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (“Parcel
2”); and
WHEREAS, the City and the Developer wish to exchange their properties under the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
2. THE EXCHANGE TERMS. Developer and the City acknowledge that Parcel 1
and Parcel 2 are of like kind and equal value. Pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue
Code, the Developer will convey Parcel 1 to the City and the City will convey Parcel 2 to the
Developer at Closing. At Closing, Grantor Party will execute and deliver a general warranty
deed conveying marketable title to the Exchange Property to Grantee Party. The Developer shall
convey Parcel 1 to the City together with any easements or restrictions of record which do not
interfere or prevent the City from utilizing it, but free and clear of all liens, encumbrances,
encroachments and special assessments levied or assessed. The City shall convey Parcel 2 to the
Developer together with any easements or restrictions of record, but free and clear of all liens,
encumbrances, encroachments and special assessments levied or assessed. Developer
acknowledges Parcel 2 will be used for development of affordable housing similar to the
Nebraska Housing Resources project immediately to the north.
3. DEDICATIONS AND EASEMENTS. After the date of this Agreement, but prior
to Closing, Grantor Party shall not dedicate, gift, transfer, mortgage or convey any interest in
Grantor Party’s Exchange Property without written consent from Grantee Party, which may be
withheld for any reason.
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4. TESTS. The City and the Developer shall each have the right for thirty (30) days
after the date of this Agreement, at each party’s own expense, to undertake an environmental
audit, a professional wetlands delineation, professional floodplain analysis, survey, grading and
soil tests (collectively “Tests”) on the Exchange Property each party is to receive. The Grantor
Party shall, upon the execution of this Agreement, promptly furnish to the Grantee Party, any
and all documents or reports which each party has in its possession which cover all or any
portion of the Exchange Property to be conveyed with regard to any previous Tests. Grantor
Party shall allow Grantee Party and its representatives and agents reasonable access onto the
Exchange Property to conduct such Tests. Grantee Party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
Grantor Party harmless against all claims for injuries to persons on or damage to the Exchange
Property caused by the Grantee Party and its agents, or caused by the Tests. Grantee Party shall
have thirty (30) days after the date of this Agreement to notify Grantor Party, in writing, that a
licensed professional has reviewed the results of the Tests and has determined and concluded
either that the Exchange Property to be received may be subject to wetlands protection under
federal or state laws or regulations, or that the Exchange Property to be received is otherwise not
conducive or suitable for Grantee Party’s intended uses based upon the Tests. If the Exchange
Property is subject to wetlands protection and/or not suitable for Grantee Party’s intended use of
the Exchange Property, Grantee Party will furnish Grantor Party with a certified copy of the
professional’s determination and copies of any relevant tests and conclusion that the Exchange
Property is unsuitable. In the event Grantee Party notifies Grantor Party of the above within
such thirty (30) day period, Grantee Party shall have ten (10) days from the date of notice of the
test results to declare this Agreement null and void and if this option is exercised, then the
parties shall have no further obligations under this Agreement.
5. TITLE INSURANCE. Within twenty (20) days after the date of this Agreement,
or mutual written extension, Grantee Party shall deliver to Grantor Party a copy of a title
insurance commitment (the "Commitment") bearing an effective date subsequent to the date
hereof in favor of Grantee Party for an owner's title insurance policy insuring marketability of
the title to the Exchange Property in the amount of the Exchange Property’s appraised value
underwritten by a title insurance company acceptable to Grantee Party. The copy of the
Commitment shall be accompanied by a written statement of any objections to Grantor Party’s
title to the Exchange Property as disclosed by the Commitment. Any matter not objected to by
Grantee Party within such twenty (20) day period shall be deemed approved exceptions to title
by Grantee Party. Prior to Closing, Grantor Party shall deliver to Grantee Party a written
statement of any objections which Grantor Party could not, upon the exercise of due diligence in
good faith, cure prior to or concurrent with Grantee Party’s acquisition of the Exchange
Property. If Grantor Party gives notice to Grantee Party of any objections which cannot be
cured, then Grantee Party shall have the option of: (i) waiving such objections and proceeding
with this Agreement or (ii) terminating this Agreement, and thereupon this Agreement shall be
null and void and neither Grantor Party nor Grantee Party shall have any further obligations
hereunder. In addition to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, land title law of Nebraska
and the title standards approved by the Nebraska State Bar Association to the date of
examination of title shall serve as a guide of marketability of title. Grantee Party shall be
responsible for the expense of a title insurance policy issued on the Exchange Property to be
transferred to the Grantee Party.
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6. TAXES. Real estate taxes on the Exchange Property prior to the date of Closing
shall be paid by Grantor Party. Real estate taxes on the Exchange Property after the date of
Closing shall be paid by Grantee Party. The taxes for the year of the date of Closing shall be
prorated based upon the then most current property valuations and upon the most current tax rate
as determined by law.
7. CLOSING. Closing shall occur within forty-five (45) days from the date of this
Agreement.
8. RISK OF LOSS. Risk of loss or damage to the Exchange Property shall rest with
Grantor Party until the time of delivery of possession.
11. DEFAULT. Time is agreed to be of the essence. In the event either party fails to
comply with any of the material terms hereof, then the other party may declare a default and
seek any remedy at law or in equity without notice or demand, including specific performance.
12. NON-FOREIGN STATUS. At the date of Closing, Developer shall deliver to the
City the Certification of Non-Foreign Status duly executed and containing such other
information as may be required by Internal Revenue Code Section 1445 and the Regulations
issued thereunder.
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14. ASSIGNMENT. In the case of the assignment of this Agreement by either of the
parties, prompt notice shall be given to the other party, who shall at the time of such notice be
furnished with a duplicate of such assignment by such assignors. Any such assignment shall not
terminate the liability of the assignor to perform, unless a specific release in writing is given and
signed by the other party to this Agreement.
19. NON-MERGER. All representations and warranties made herein are intended to
survive Closing and shall not be merged in the deed unless otherwise stated in this Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be canceled at Closing.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties relating to the transaction contemplated hereby, and all prior or contemporaneous
agreements, understandings, representations, warranties and statements, oral or written, are
merged herein. This Agreement cannot be modified or altered unless reduced to writing and
consented to by all the undersigned parties.
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22. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in two
or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original but all of which shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
23. GOVERNING LAW. All aspects of this Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the State of Nebraska.
24. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legatees, devisees,
personal representatives, successors and assigns.
25. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. The parties agree time is of the essence under this
Agreement.
“CITY”
“DEVELOPER”
By:________________________________
Thomas E. White,
President of Development
By:________________________________
John C. Brager,
President of Construction
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Southview, Inc., a Nebraska
corporation
By:________________________________
Gerald L. Schleich, President
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LANCASTER )
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LANCASTER )
___________________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LANCASTER )
___________________________________
Notary Public
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STATE OF NEBRASKA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF LANCASTER )
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Notary Public