228 Castner Avenue – Sealed Bid Auction Sale

228 Castner Avenue – Sealed Bid Auction Sale
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228 CASTNER AVENUE BID PROPOSAL
Donora Borough Council
C/O Borough Administrator
603 Meldon Avenue
Donora, Pa 15033
Members of Council:
Having carefully examined the Instructions to Bidders, as well as the premises and
conditions of the property, the undersigned proposes to purchase the property and structure(s)
located at 228 Castner Avenue in Donora, Pennsylvania 15033. Bidders shall complete the
following Bid Proposal Form and SUBMIT THIS BIDDERS’ PACKAGE IN A SEALED
ENVELOPE:
BIDDER’S NAME: ___________________________________________________________
BIDDER’S ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________
BIDDER’S TELEPHONE NO: ____________________________________________________
BIDDER’S EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________
THIS IS A BID PROPOSAL BASED ON THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Bid Price In U.S. Dollars: $
.00
If the undersigned is notified of the acceptance of this proposal, he/she agrees to execute a transfer of
ownership deed as provided by the Borough.
The undersigned agrees that if awarded the bid, he / she will deliver to the Borough, within
sixty (60) days after the awarding of the bid, the full purchase price in the manner designated within
this bidders’ package.
BIDDER’S SIGNATURE: ______________________________________
BIDDER’S PRINTED NAME: ___________________________________
DATE: __________________
THIS ENTIRE PACKET, INCLUDING THE BID PROPOSAL, AND THE
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS YOUR SEALED BID
PROPOSAL
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Features:
One story masonry garage building
Approximately: 1,020 sq. ft. garage
Approximately: 6,000 sq. ft. level lot (40’ x 150’)
Public utilities: Available
Washington County
Parcel # 240-026-00-03-0010-00
Tax Information: Currently tax exempt; buyer’s taxes will begin upon closing.
Zoning: R2 – Two Family Residential
All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. No representation is made as to
accuracy. Information provided is subject to errors, omissions and other conditions.
1. SELLER: Borough Of Donora (A political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)
603 Meldon Avenue
Donora, Pa 15033
724-379-6600 (Voice)
724-379-6063 (Fax)
[email protected]
2. PROPERTY: Seller hereby agrees to sell and convey to Buyer, who hereby agrees to purchase at
auction: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with building(s) and improvement(s) thereon
erected, if any, known as 228 Castner Avenue in the Borough of Donora, County of Washington, in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Identification: Parcel ID # 240-026-00-03-0010-00
Zoning District: R2 – Two Family Residential; Approximately 6,000 sq. ft level lot with approximately a 1,020
sq. ft. masonry garage erected there upon
3. TERMS:
As per Section 1201 of the Borough Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
Ҥ 1201.1. Real property.
(a) Sale.--No real estate owned by the borough may be sold except upon approval of council
by resolution. Additionally, no real estate owned by the borough may be sold for a consideration
in excess of $1,500, except to the highest bidder after due notice by advertisement for bids or
advertisement of a public auction.
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(a.1) Advertisement.--The advertisement shall be published once in one newspaper of
general circulation not less than ten days prior to the date scheduled for the opening of bids or
public auction. The date for opening bids or public auction shall be announced in the
advertisement.
(a.2) Award of contracts.--The award of contracts shall be made only by public
announcement at a regular or special meeting of council or at the public auction. All bids shall be
accepted on the condition that payment of the purchase price in full shall be made within 60 days
of the acceptance of bids. If no compliant bids are received after advertisement, the applicable
procedures in the act of October 27, 1979 (P.L.241, No.78), entitled "An act authorizing political
subdivisions, municipality authorities and transportation authorities to enter into contracts for the
purchase of goods and the sale of real and personal property where no bids are received," shall
be followed.
(b) Rejection of bids.--The council shall have the authority to reject all bids if the bids are
deemed to be less than the fair market value of the real property. In the case of a public auction,
the council may establish a minimum bid based on the fair market value of the real property.
(c) Exception.--Real estate owned by a borough may be sold at a consideration of $1,500 or
less without advertisement or competitive bidding only after council estimates the value of the
property upon receipt of an appraisal by a qualified real estate appraiser.”
THEREFORE:
4. PROPERTY AND GARAGE: located at 228 Castner Avenue shall be offered for sale via
sealed bids which shall be opened and read aloud at the Thursday, April 14, 2016 regular public
Council meeting shortly after 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Donora Borough
Municipal Building complex.
5. BID PACKAGES: for the sale of 228 Castner Avenue shall be available to bidders at the
Borough of Donora’s administrative offices located at 603 Meldon Avenue, Donora, Pa 15033
Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM.
6. DEADLINE: for the submission of sealed bids shall be on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 4:30
PM and sealed bids shall be submitted to the Borough of Donora’s administrative offices located
at 603 Meldon Avenue, Donora, Pa 15033 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM;
but SEALED BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE.
7. AVAILABILITY: of the bid packages and the submission of bid packages before the
deadline shall be advertised in the Mon Valley edition of the Herald Standard which is a
newspaper of general circulation and such advertisement shall be not less than ten days prior to
the date scheduled for the opening of bids.
8. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER: if any, shall be awarded the bid by a vote of the Council of the
Borough of Donora at a regular public Council meeting or at an advertised special public
Council meeting. The Council of the Borough of Donora has the authority to reject any or all
bids for any reason what so ever.
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9. ALL BIDS: shall be accepted on the condition that payment of the purchase price in full shall
be made within 60 days of the awarding of the bid to the successful bidder. The only acceptable
forms of payment shall be cash in non-counterfeit U.S. dollars or a cashier’s check. No other
form of payment including a certified check or a U.S. Post Office money order shall be accepted
as payment.
10. THE BUYER: upon signing this bid package and entering a bid price, acknowledges and accepts all terms
made by the Seller (the Borough of Donora). If the successful bidder is notified of the acceptance of this
bid proposal, he/she agrees to execute a sales agreement as provided by the Borough.
11. CONVEYANCE FROM SELLER: will be by fee simple deed of special warranty unless otherwise
stated. Payment of transfer taxes, deed preparation fees by the Borough’s Solicitors, deed recording fees, or
any other expense associated with the transfer of ownership from the Borough of Donora to the Buyer shall
be at the sole expense of the Buyer and shall not be incurred by the Seller which is the Borough of Donora.
12. AT TIME OF SETTLEMENT: the following shall be adjusted pro-rata on a daily basis between Buyer
and Seller, reimbursing where applicable: taxes, rents, interests on mortgage assumptions; condominium fees and
homeowner association fees, if any, water and/or sewer rents, if any, together with any other lienable municipal
service. The charges are to be pro-rated for the period(s) covered: Seller will pay up to and including the date of
settlement; Buyer will pay for all days following settlement.
13. INCLUDED IN THIS SALE AND PURCHASE PRICE: are all existing items permanently installed
in the Property, free from liens, including plumbing; heating; HVAC equipment; lighting fixtures (including
chandeliers and ceiling fans); water treatment systems; pool and spa equipment; garage door openers and transmitters;
television antennas; shrubbery, plantings and un-potted trees; any remaining heating and cooking fuels stored on the
Property at the time of the settlement; wall to wall carpeting; shades, blinds, window covering hardware, built-in
air conditioners; and built-in appliances.
14. AUCTION LAW: This Real Estate described is sold by sealed bid auction and under auction law in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (whether before, during or after the auction; or by live auction, silent auction,
private auction, sealed bid auction, internet auction, absentee bid or a privately negotiated sale). The Sellers have
set the terms in this agreement for the conveyance of the real estate and have set the terms and conditions of this
auction. The Buyers, upon signing this agreement, acknowledge and accept all terms made by the Seller.
15. RESIDENTIAL LEAD: Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act Notice Required for Properties
Built before 1978. Buyer acknowledges the possibility of Lead Base Paint on the property and
structure(s). Buyer has a 10-day period immediately prior to the auction to conduct a risk assessment or
inspection of the Property at the sole expense of the Buyer for the presence of lead based paint and/or lead
based paint hazards. If the Buyer declines to perform the risk assessment or inspection, the Buyer hereby
and automatically waives the Lead Base Paint risk assessment and/or inspection of the property and is
purchasing the property "As-Is" and agrees to the terms set forth within this bidders’ package.
16. RADON: Buyer understands that Buyer has the option to conduct an inspection of the Property for
radon by a certified inspector at the sole expense of the Buyer. If the Buyer declines to perform the radon
inspection, the Buyer is purchasing the property "As-Is" and agrees to the terms set forth within this bidders’
package.
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17. UREA FORMALDEHYDE / ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS: The Buyer should obtain any
inspections desired to confirm that the property is environmentally safe. If the Buyer waives the option to
obtain an inspection at the sole expense of the Buyer, any Urea Formaldehyde/Environmental Risks will be
assumed by the Buyer of the property and Buyer is purchasing the property "As-Is". Buyers understand any
unfavorable findings are not a contingency in this bidders’ package and agree to release the Seller from any
and all responsibility.
18. ASBESTOS: Used as a component of any building material may pose a health hazard. The Buyer may
wish to have an inspection to determine if hazards are present in subject property, or if known to be present,
to what degree. Buyers understand any unfavorable findings are not a condition or contingency in this
bidders’ package and agree to release the Seller from any and all responsibility.
19. MOLD: Buyer agrees to hold the Seller and Seller's Agents harmless in the event any mold
contaminants are discovered on the property. Buyer understands mold is a naturally occurring microbe and
that mold should pose no health threat unless concentrated at high levels in the living environment. The
only way to determine if a mold like substance is truly mold or is present at high levels is through simple
collecting and analytical testing. If Buyer has reason to believe there is a potential of mold contaminates,
Buyer should obtain an inspection prior to the auction or making an offer. Any and all inspections and tests
are at the Buyer's expense. Buyers understand any unfavorable findings are not a contingency in this
bidders’ package and agree to release the Seller from any and all responsibility.
20. WETLANDS: Buyer understands and agrees that it is their responsibility to research for any and all
wetland and flood plain areas effecting this property and that findings, whether favorable or not, are not a
contingency in this bidders’ package.
21. COMPLIANCES: Buyer understands and agrees that any and all requirements needed for compliance
with all Local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, inspections, permits, zoning, occupancy, etc., to fulfill
obligations for property settlement are strictly and solely the Buyer's expense and obligation.
22. LEASES: Buyer accepts the property with any and all leases, known and unknown, pertaining to
buildings, land, crops, mineral rights, including oil, gas, etc, equipment, personal property, etc., including
any part thereof subject to a lease. Seller is obligated to provide any known leases to the Buyer in a timely
manner for inclusion in bidders’ packets.
23. AS IS: The Buyer hereby certifies that they understand they are purchasing the real estate in an "AS IS"
condition and will accept the property in spite of any defects or conditions, known or unknown, visible or
not visible, and therefore the Buyer does hereby release and forever discharge the Seller, their respective
heirs, licensees, agents, employees, successors, and assigns from any and all claims liabilities, losses,
damages, costs, and expenses resulting there from. Neither the Seller, licensees, agents, nor employees
shall be liable for any cost including damages, recession, reformation, allowance or adjustments, based on the
failure of any component, property or aspect of the real estate, to conform to any specific standard and/or
expectation of the Buyers. Buyers understand any unfavorable findings are not a contingency in this
bidders’ package and agree to release the Seller from any and all responsibility.
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24. PROPERTY INFORMATION: In entering into this agreement, the Buyers have not relied on
any representation, claim, oral understanding, advertising, promotional activity, brochure, or plan of any
kind made by the Seller, licensees, agents or employees. The Sellers, licensees, agents and employees
make no representations, warranties or guarantees either expressed or implied, written or oral of any kind.
All information furnished regarding the property is from sources deemed reliable, however it is not
guaranteed and is subject to errors and omissions. The Buyers hereby certify they have relied solely on
their own personal investigations and inspections relative to making an offer or bid to purchase the subject
property. Buyer and Seller acknowledge that any Brokers, Licensees, Agents and/or employees identified
in this agreement, is not an expert in construction, engineering and or environmental matters, and has not
made and will not make any representations or warranties, nor conduct investigations of any kind including
environmental condition or suitability of the property or any adjacent properties.
25. NO FINANCING CONTINGENCY: This transaction is all cash to the Seller. Buyer understands
that there is no financing contingency in this agreement. If for any reason the Buyer cannot close on this
transaction, the Buyer may be subject to legal proceedings. The Buyer understands that any and all required
or needed repairs, inspections, surveys, permits, etcetera are strictly and solely the Buyers expense and
obligation. Buyer understands that there is no mortgage contingency in this agreement.
26. INSPECTIONS:
(A) The Buyers, before bidding and before signing this agreement, were afforded the opportunity to
personally inspect the real estate and to have, at the Buyers expense and obligation, professional
inspectors, reputable certifiers, insurer representatives, appraisers, bankers, surveyors, title insurers,
municipal officials, etcetera, investigate and inspect the real estate for the Buyer.
(B) The Buyers are purchasing solely in reliance upon their own investigation and inspection and that
there are no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, made by the Sellers, agents or
employees. Seller further agrees to permit any other inspections required by lending institutions, insuring
agencies, etceteras, or provided for in the terms of this agreement. Any and all expenses and obligations
for all repairs, inspections, surveys, permits, etc. are strictly and solely the Buyers responsibility.
Buyer understands that Buyer has the option to request inspections of the property (wood infestation,
certificate of occupancy, lead base paint, radon, mold, urea formaldehyde, environmental risks, water,
sewer, home, building, or mechanical inspections, etc.). Any and all expenses and obligations for such
inspections and remedies are strictly and solely the Buyers. The Buyers understand they are purchasing the
property "AS-IS" and any unfavorable findings are not a contingency in this bidders’ package and agree
to release the Seller from any and all responsibility.
(C) If an occupancy certificate is required, Buyer shall, at Buyer's expense and obligation, order the
certificate for occupancy. The transaction is not contingent upon the Buyers ability to obtain an
occupancy permit. In the event repairs/improvements are required for the issuance of the certificate,
Buyer shall make the required repairs/improvements at Buyers expense and obligation.
(D) Buyer understands and agrees that any and all inspections and their findings (favorable or not) are
not a contingency in this agreement. The Buyers should obtain any inspections desired to confirm that
the property is environmentally safe. Buyers understand any unfavorable findings are not a
contingency in this bidders’ package and agree to release the Seller from any and all responsibility.
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(E) Buyer reserves the right to make a pre-settlement walk-through inspection of the property.
27. SURVEYS, TITLE, COSTS:
(A) The Sellers shall convey the title in fee simple deed of special warranty The property is to be
conveyed free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and easements. EXCEPTING HOWEVER the
following; existing deed restrictions, historic preservation restrictions or ordinances, building restrictions,
ordinances, easements of roads, easements visible upon the ground, easements of record, privileges or
rights of public service companies, and land use restrictions pursuant to property enrollment in a
preferential tax program, if any; otherwise the title to the above described real estate shall be good and
marketable and such as will be insured by a reputable Title Insurance Company at the regular rates. All
Title work, Title insurance, and all expenses incurred by the Buyer (prior to and after the closing) are
strictly and solely the expense and obligation of the Buyer. The Buyer accepts present condition of the
Title of the Real Estate. The Buyer will give a two-month extension past the closing date for the Seller
to correct any title problems to convey a free and clear deed.
(B) In the event Seller is unable to give a good and marketable title and such as will be insured by a
reputable Title Insurance Company at the regular rates, the Buyer shall have the option of taking such
title as Seller can give without changing the price, or of being repaid the deposit paid, if any, by the
Buyer to Seller on account of purchase price, and there shall be no further liability or obligation on either of
the parties hereto and this Agreement shall become NULL and VOID.
(C) Any survey or surveys which may be required by the Title Insurance Company or the abstracting
attorney, for the preparation of an adequate legal description of the Property (or the correction thereof),
shall be secured and paid for by the Buyer, including any survey or surveys desired by Buyer or required
by the mortgage lender, if any, also shall be secured and paid for by Buyer. All expenses incurred by the
Buyer are strictly and solely the expense and obligations of the Buyers and are not reimbursable.
28. ZONING CLASSIFICATION / RIGHTS OF WAYS: The Buyers acknowledge that they have
had the opportunity to investigate zoning with the necessary authorities (state, county and local) to
their satisfaction for their intended uses of the property before signing bidders’ package and are
purchasing the property 'AS-IS" AND "WHERE IS" with the current zoning, if any. This property is
zoned. The Buyers are purchasing this real estate subject to any and all restrictions, covenants, leases,
right of ways, etcetera of record. To the extent that this agreement is intending to convey mineral rights
including oil, gas, etc, the Buyers acknowledge their awareness that Sellers can convey only what they
own.
29. COAL NOTICE: This document may not sell, convey, transfer, include or insure the title to the
coal and rights of support underneath the surface land described or referred to herein, and the owner or owners of such
coal may have the complete legal right to remove all such coal and in that connection, damage may result to the
surface of the land and any house, building or other structure on or in such land. ("Buyer acknowledges that
he may not be obtaining the right of protection against subsidence resulting from coal mining operations,
and that the property described herein may be protected from damage due to mine subsidence by a
private contract with the owners of the economic interests in the coal). This acknowledgement is
made for the purpose of any Count, State, or Federal compliances required for Mine Subsidence
and/or Land Conservation". Buyer also agrees to sign the deed from Seller which deed may
contain the aforesaid provision.
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30. SEWAGE: This property is serviced by the public sewage system. A connection to an off-site
sewage system is the Buyers responsibility and the Buyer has been advised to contact the local
agency charged with administering the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act 35 P.S. 750.1 to
determine the procedure and requirements for obtaining such a permit. Buyer understands that
Buyer has the option to request inspections of the property’s sewer system (if any). However, any
and all requirements, expenses and obligations for such inspections and remedies are strictly and
solely the Buyer's. The Buyers understand they are purchasing the property "AS-IS".
31. WATER: Source of water is a public water system. Buyer is aware there is no contingency in
this bidders’ package for the property to have a water source located on the property or available from
an off-site source, nor the quantity and quality of the water (if any). Buyer understands that Buyer has
the option to request inspections of the properties water source (if any). Any and all requirements,
expenses and obligations for such inspections and remedies are strictly and solely the Buyers. The
Buyers understand they are purchasing the property "AS-IS".
32. POSSESSION / SETTLEMENT: Possession is to be delivered by deed and keys (if any keys), at
time of settlement. Settlement is to be on or before the date as determined by the terms of this
bidders’ package. The settlement of this transaction shall be held at the office of the Seller’s attorney
or title company in the county of the property being conveyed. The Sellers may have an attorney
approve the documentation's and settlement. All parties are to receive written or oral notice from
the settlement officer for the closing. Possession is given upon final settlement. Assignment of
existing lease(s), together with any security deposits and interest at the time of settlement if the
property is leased at the execution of this agreement. Seller will not enter into any new leases,
extensions of existing leases, or additional leases for the property without written consent of Buyer.
33. RECORDING: This bidders’ package shall not be recorded in the Office for the Recording
of Deeds or in any other office or place of public record and if Buyer causes or permits this
Agreement to be recorded, Seller may elect to treat such act as a breach of this Agreement.
34. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their respective heirs,
personal representatives, guardians and successors, and to the extent assignable, on the assigns of
the parties hereto, it being expressly understood, however, that Buyer shall not transfer or assign this
Agreement without the written consent of Seller. This agreement, with all terms and conditions
including attachments, shall survive settlement or lack thereof.
35. MAINTENANCE AND RISK OF LOSS:
(A) Seller shall maintain the Property, grounds, fixtures, and any personal property specifically
scheduled herein in its present condition, normal wear and tear excepted.
(B) Seller shall bear risk of loss from fire or other casualties until time of settlement. In the event
of damage by fire or other casualties to any property included in this sale that is not repaired or
replaced prior to settlement, Buyer shall have the option of rescinding this Agreement and promptly
receiving all monies paid on account of purchase price, or of accepting the Property in its then
condition.
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(C) The Buyer is hereby notified and agrees that it is their responsibility to insure their equitable
interest in the said premises at their own expense and obligation, upon signing this bidders’ package.
36. TIME OF THE ESSENCE: The said time for settlement and all other times referred to
for the performance of any of the obligations of this Agreement are hereby agreed to be of the
essence of this Agreement.
37. AGENCY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT; AGENT FOR THE SELLER ONLY: It
is expressly understood and agreed between the parties that the named Agent for Seller, any
Subagents, their salespeople, licensees, employees, staff officers and/or partners, are Agent(s) for
the Seller only. Buyer has the right and obligation to hire a Buyer representative to act on their
behalf. The expense of Buyer representation is at the sole cost and obligation of the Buyer.
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THIS
MADE the 22"dday of October in the year of our Lord, Two ThousandTwelv e (2012)
BETWEEN WASHINGTON COUNTY TAX CLAIM BUREAU, duly createdunder the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,Trustee,Grantor
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WITNESSETH, that the said Grantor, for and in considerationof the sum of One ThousandFive
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lawful money of the United Statesof America, unto the said Washington County Tax Claim
Bureau well and truly paid by the said granteeat or before the sealing and delivery of these
presents,the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged,has granted, bargained,sold, aliened,
enfeoffed,released,conveyed and confirmed, and by these presentsdoes grant, bargain, sell,
alien, enfeoff, release, convey and confirm unto the said grantee, the heirs, Jxecutors,
administratorsand assigns,forever, all the right, title and interest of the said grairtor as trusteefor
the County of Washington,the Ringgold SchoolDistrict and the Donora Borough Council,
in and to the following describedproperty:
WashingtonCountyParcelNo. 240-026-00-03-0010-00.
ALL that certainparcelof ground situatein Donora Borough,WashingtonCounty,
Pennsylvania,describedmore fully as Lot20 in Block 29 of theUnion ImprovementCompany's
Plan of the Borough of Donora,which Plan is recordedin the Recorder'sOffice of Washington
County,Pennsylvania,in Plan Book Volume 2, page60. Said Lot 120lir;s betweenSecondStreet
and Third Street,fronting on CastnerAvenue 40 feet and running back 150 feet. on which is
erecteda CommercialBuilding.
BEING that samelot of ground conveyedto PatriciaR. Amatangelo,by deed,as recordedin the
Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Washington County, Pennsylvania at Instrument No.
200617924. Said property which was exposedfor sale,but not sold by the WashingtonCounty
Tax Claim Bureau for non-payrnentof taxes on September26,2011, and again sold on July 9,
2012, to the Grantor(being WashingtonCounty) herein,under and by virtue of the Act of July 7,
1947,P.L. 1368, as amended,and the order of the Court of Common Pleas of Washington
County, Pennsylvania,at No. 2012-858 as by referencethereto will more fully and at large
appear.
LINDER and SUBJECT to the same exceptions, reservations and conditions set forth or
mentionedin the chain of title.
THE samehaving been sold by the Tax Claim Bureauto the said Grantee,on the 23'dof August,
2012, after due advertisementaccording to law, the period of redemption for the payment of tax
claims having expired without the property having been redeemed, or any tax judgments
heretofore having been entered against the describedproperty having not been satisfied, or no
agreementto stay the sale of the within described property having been entered into, or the
within describedreal estateno longer remaining in possessionof a sequestrator,by sale of
property in REPOSITORY under and by virtue of the Act of 1947,P.L. 1368 (Real EstateTax
Law).
TOGETHER with all and singular, the property, improvements,ways, waters, water courses,
rights, liberties,privileges,hereditamentsand appurtenances
whatsoeverthereunto belonging,or
in anlwise appertaining,and the reversionsand reminders,rents,issuesand profits thereof; and
all the estate,right, title, interest,property,claim and demandwhatsoeverof the said grantor,in
law, equity or otherwise,howsoever,of, in and to the sameand everypart thereof.
AND the said grantordoesherebyconvey the said property etc., describedabove,free, clear and
dischargedof all delinquenttax claims and delinquenttax judgments,which are on record in the
Washington County Tax Claim Bureau, to and including the year 2012 in accordancewith the
Act under which this deed is executed,acknowledgedand delivered,to wit, the Act of July 7,
1947,PL 1368,as amended.Non-lienedtaxesarenot disch4rged
by saidtax sale.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said WashingtonCounty Tax Claim Bureau,as trusteeaforesaid,
grantor,by its duly appointed,qualified and Director, by virtue of the authority in her vestedby
the Act of Assemblyaforesaid.
Witnessed
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NOTICE - This document may not sell, convey,transfer, include or insure the title to the coal
and right of support underneath the surfoce land describedor refewed to herein, and the
owner or owners of such coul may have the completelegal right to remove all of such coal
and, in thut connection, damage may result to the surface of the land und uny house, building
or other structure on or in such land, The inclusion of this notice does not enlurge, restrict or
modify any legal rights or estutesotherwise created,tuansfemed,exceptedor reservedby this
instrument. (This notice is setforth pursuant to Act No. 255, approvedSeptember10,
r96s.)
The following notices are set forth in the mannerprovided by Section 14 of "The Bituminous
Mine Subsidenceand Land ConservationAct."
The Grantor (hereinafter,whether one or more, called "Grantor") doeshereby certifu that any
structurenow or hereaftererectedon the land herein conveyedis not entitled to support from the
underlying coal, anything to the contrary containedherein not withstanding.
V/ASHINGTONCOUNTY TAX CLAIM BUREAU
DEBBIE BARDELLA. DIRECTOR
NOTICE-
Grantee(hereinafter,
whetheroneor more,called"Grantee")herebyagrees
that he may not be obtaining the right of protection againstsubsidenceresulting from coal mining
operationsand that the purchasedproperty may be protectedfrom damagedue to mine subsidenceby a
private contractwith owners of the economic interestsin the coal.
NOTICE - This document may not selloconvey, transfer, include or insure the title to the coal and right of
support underneath the surface land described or referred to herein, and the owner or owners ofsuch coal may have
the complete legal right to remove all of such coal andoin that connection,damage may result to the surface of the
land and any house, building or other structure on or in such land. The inclusion ofthis notice does not enlargeo
restrict or modify any legal rights or estatesotherwise created, transferred, exceptedor reserved by this instrument.
(This notice is set forth pursuant to Act No. 255, approved September 10, 1965.)
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REALTYTRANSFERTAX
STATEMENTOF VALUE
COMN,,|ONWEALTH
OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARIMENT
OF REVENUE
BUREAUOF INDIVIDUAL
TAXES
DEPT.280603
HARRISBURG.
PA 171284603
Completeeachsectionand file in duplicatewith Recorderof Deedswhen(1) the fullvalue/consideration
is/isnot set forthin the deed,(2)whenthe
deedis withoutconsideration,
or by gift,or (3) a tax exemptionis claimed.A Statementof Valueis not requiredif the transferis whollyexemptfrom
tax basedon: (1)familyrelationship
of (2) publicutilityeasement.lf morespaceis needed,attachadditional
sheet(s).
A. CORRESPONDENT - All inquiries may be directed to the following
Telephone
Number
DebbieBardella,Directorof Revenue
Street
Address WaShinStOn COUn
Tax Claim Bureau
B. TRANSFER DATA
essor(s)
pe rson:
(724)228-6767
"'" 100WestBeaus?'l"Si"205, Washington
PA 15301
of Acceptance
of Document
)/Lessee(s)
WashingtonCounty Tax Claim Bureau
Street
Address 100 West Beau
Boroush of Donora
Address
603MeldonAvenue
St. St,: 205
City,
State,
Washin
PA 1530r
DonoraPA 15033
C. PROPERTY LOCATION
City,Township,
Borough
Address 228 CaStner Ave
Donora Borough
Washington
D. VALUATION DATA
TotalConsideEtion
$1,509.44
$1,509.44
4. CountyAssessed
Value
$377.00
$2,563.60
E. EXEMPTION DATA
1a.Amountof Exemption
Claimed
-02. Gheck Appropriate Box for Exemption Claimed
!
Willor intestate
succession
!
!
!
Transferto Industrial
Development
Agency
Transferto a trust(Attachcompletecopyof trustagreement
identifying
all beneficiaries.)
Transferbetweenprincipal
and agent.(Attachcopyagency/straw
trustagreement)
Transfers
to the Commonwealth,
the UnitedStates,and instrumentalities
by gift,dedication,
condemnatlon
or
(lf condemnation
lieuof condemnation.
or in lieuof condemnation,
attachcopyof resolution.)
Transferfrommortgagor
to a holderof a mortgage
in default.Mortgage
BookNumber_
PageNumber
Correctiveor confirmatory
deed (Attachcopyof priordeedbeingcorrectedor confirmed)
Statutory
corporate
consolidation,
mergeror division(Attachcopyof articles.)
Other(Pleaseexplainexemption
claimed,if otherthanlistedabove.)
(Name of Decedent)
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n
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of lawr I dcclarc th.t I hlve exrmlned thla Strtement,
lnd bellefr lt Ir true, colrect.nd
Includlng acconp.nylng
(EstateFileNumber)
hformrtlon,
and to the beat of ny
conplete.
of Correspondentor Responsibls Party
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FAILURETO GOMPLETETHISFORMPROPERLYOR ATTACHAPPLICABLEDOCUMENTATION
MAY RESULTIN THE RECORDER'S
REFUSAL
TO RECORDTHEDEED
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIA
SS:
COLINTYOF WASHINGTON
20 /a-,before me,the subscriber,
I herebycertify that on this ;?Lft dayof Oc/ob<a
the Prothonotaryin andfor the Countyof WashingtonandCommonwealthof Pennsylvania,
personallyappearedDebbieBardella,Directorof the WashingtonCountyTax Claim Bureau,
andby v,irtqqandin pursuanceof the-authorityconferred
uponhim, acknowledgethe saidDeed
to be the Act of the saidWashinstonCountvTax ClaimBureauto the endthat it mav be
recordedassuch.
WITNESSmv handandofficial sealthe davandvearaforesaid.
I herebycertify that the
preciseresidence
ofthe
granteewithin namedis
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RANKOMATHENY
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