SULLIVAN, IL 61951

ABSOLUTE PUBLIC AUCTION
of
MOULTRIE COUNTY JAIL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007
10:00 A.M. Personal Property
11:00 A.M. Jail Building, Garage, Tower

14 N. Hamilton St., Sullivan, IL
(1 block S of Rts 121/32 at Hardees)


LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE
Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in block 6 of the original town, now city of Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois.
Pin #08-08-02-415-005

This property is situated on one of the best locations in Sullivan. The property faces Hamilton Street to the West w/approx. 100 feet of frontage, Van Buren St. to the East w/approx. 100 feet of frontage, Monroe Street to the North and the South side borders an alley w/approx. 200 feet of frontage each. Concrete drive w/several parking spaces on the south of building. The building is all brick w/a basement, 1st & 2nd floors, and floored attic, central AC & hot water heat. The front part of this building was a residence for many years. To be sold with jail building, Winpower Natural Gas Generator, wired to jail building to supply power when electricity fails. Model GR 10W4-C/10V, Volts 120/240, engine overhauled in 1991 @ approx. $3000.00.

EXISTING SPACE UTILIZATION
1st Floor
2nd Floor
Basement
Foyer
Recept/Secy
Office
Storage
Office
Corridor
Kitchen
Stairs
Storage
Control
Waiting
Booking
Stairs
Circulation
Cell Block #1
Cell Block #2
Circulation
Conference
Storage
Storage
Office
Toilet
Corridor
Office
Storage
Office
Library
Dormitory
Circulation
Stair
Cell Block #6
Circulation
Cell Block #4
Cell Block #5
Circulation
Storage
Evidence
Storage
Laundry
Stair
Storage
Mechanical
Storage
Stair
Radio Rm.

TERMS:
PRESERVATION COVENANT

In consideration of the receipt of certain monies pursuant to a grant received for the construction of a new jail the County of Moultrie, by and through the County Board hereby enters into a covenant regarding the former Sheriff’s Office and Jail located at 14 North Hamilton Street, in the city of Sullivan, the County of Moultrie, State of Illinois and legally defined as

Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 6 of the Original Town, now City of Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois

Pin #08-08-02-415-005

1. Moultrie County hereby covenants on behalf of itself, its heirs, successors and assigns at all time to maintain and preserve this property in accordance with the recommended approaches of the “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic buildings” (National Park Service 1989) in order to preserve these qualities that make this property eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

2. No construction, alteration or rehabilitation shall be undertaken or permitted to be undertaken that would affect the historic features of the property without consultation with and the express permission of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) or a fully authorized representative thereof.

3. The IHPA shall be permitted at all reasonable times to inspect the property in order to ascertain if the above conditions are being met.

4. In the event of a violation of this covenant, and in addition to any remedy now or hereafter provided by law, the IHPA may, following reasonable notice to the grantee, institute suit to enjoin said violation or to require the restoration of the property.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency will be available 11-8-07, 1 p.m. to tour the jail building. After the tour at 2 p.m. a person from IHPA will meet with county officials and prospective buyers to explain the Preservation Covenant and how it will apply to the sale of the jail building.

AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE

THIS AGREEMENT made this _____ day of December 2007, by and between MOULTRIE COUNTY, “Seller”, and __________________________________________________________________________, “Buyer(s)”.

The parties agree as follows:

1. 1. Seller agrees to sell to Buyer(s) and Buyer(s) agree(s) to purchase from the Seller upon the terms and conditions in this agreement the following described real estate, to-wit. The property located at 14 N. Hamilton, Sullivan, Illinois, 61951 – The legal description of which is as follows;

Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 6 of the Original Town, now City of Sullivan,
Moultrie County, IL PIN No. 08-08-02-415-005

2. Buyer(s) agree (s) to pay to Seller ____________________________________ Dollars ($____________) for the property, payable as follows:

  A. Ten Percent (10%) down upon the signing of this contract.
  B. The balance of $___________________ being due and payable at closing.

3. 3. Seller agrees to execute a good and sufficient Warranty Deed conveying said real estate to the Buyer(s) and to deliver the deed and signed Real Estate Transfer Declaration to the Buyer(s) at closing upon the Buyer(s) paying the balance due on the sales price. Seller shall pay any stamp tax imposed by law on the transfer of title.

4. 4. This transaction shall be closed at the Moultrie County Courthouse, Sullivan, Illinois, on or before _________________, or at such other place and time as is mutually agreed to between the parties at which time the Seller shall deliver the Warranty Deed to the Buyer(s) paying the balance due on the sales price.

5. Possession shall be delivered to the Buyer(s) at closing.

6. 6. The 2007 real estate taxes, payable in 2008, shall be prorated through and including the date of closing, based on the latest available tax information.

7. 7. Seller agrees to furnish Buyer(s) with an Attorney’s Title Guaranty Fund Title, Inc. title policy insuring Buyer(s) interest in the real estate in the amount of the purchase price subject to the standard title insurance policy exceptions and exceptions provided for this agreement. The Buyer(s) shall pay the cost of any endorsements requested by the Buyer(s). Buyer(s) shall pay any mortgage title policy required by the Buyer(s) lending institution. In the event Buyer(s) make(s) a bona fide objection to the merchantability of title to the real estate and said objection cannot be cured or a title insurance policy cannot be obtained and buyer(s) is/are willing to accept such title as Seller can convey, then either party may terminate this contract at which time Seller shall promptly refund the down payment to the Buyers(s).

8. 8. Seller warrants that no notice from any governmental unit of a dwelling code or zoning code violation has been received by the Seller or their agents prior to the execution of this agreement.

9. 9. Buyer(s) acknowledge that they are purchasing the property in “as is” condition. Seller makes no warranties of any kind.

10. 10. Buyer(s) acknowledge that they are aware that a Restrictive Preservation Covenant has been placed on this property and are purchasing this property with that knowledge.

11. 11. If the premises are materially damaged by fire or other casualty before this transaction is closed, Buyer(s) may, at their option, (a) accept the insurance or other settlement and complete the transaction, or (b) cancel this contract, in which event the down payment made by Buyer(s) shall be refunded to them. Seller shall, at her expense, keep the premises insured by a responsible insurance company against loss by fire or other casualty with extended coverage for its full insurable value until this transaction is closed.

12. 12. The parties further agree that the covenants and representations made in this contract survive the closing.

13. 13. In event of litigation, the defaulting or losing party shall pay on demand reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and court costs incurred by the prevailing party. Seller shall not be liable for consequential damages.

14. 14. Two copies of this agreement shall be executed and each executed copy shall be considered as an original. One executed copy shall be delivered to the Seller and one executed copy to the Buyer(s).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their signatures and seal the date first above written.
____________________________
Arlene Aschermann,
__________________________
Moultrie County Board Chairman __________________________
SELLER
BUYERS

Jail building only will be offered for sale, followed by the 2 ½ car garage (20’ x 28’), followed by the tower (approximately 140’ steel tower). Buyer of the garage and/or tower shall arrange their removal with seller day of sale. If either garage or tower does not sell, it will become property with the jail building. The tower and garage can be sold without the provisions of the Preservation Covenant. The sale of these 2 items are considered public property and need to be paid in full day of sale, along w/ a 3% Buyer’s Premium.

3% buyer’s premium to be paid by buyer of the real estate, along with 10% down payment day of auction.
MOUULTRIE COUNTY JAIL
SALE ITEMS

Two (2) Air Conditioners
One (1) Love Seat
Six (6) Desks
Sixteen (16) Chairs
Thirteen (13) 2-Drawer Filing Cabinets
Three (3) 4-Drawer Filing Cabinets
Five (5) 3-Drawer Filing Cabinets
Two (2) 5-Drawer Filing Cabinets
One (1) Floor Lamp
One (1) Side Table
TV
Six (6) CPU’s and Keyboards
Two (2) Printers
One (1) 18 Drawer metal file storage cabinet
Three (3) Misc. small tables
Frigidaire electric stove
Whirlpool refrigerator
Microwave
Credenza/bridge desk system
One (1) 8’ table
Two (2) Metal storage cabinets
Three (3) metal cabinets
One (1) computer monitor
One (1) credenza
Seven (7) book cases
One (1) folding table
One (1) small wooden table
Three (3) banks of lockers
One (1) 4-gun gun locker
Wood chest of drawers
Five (5) metal card boxes
Push mowers
MTX Audio speaker & amplifier
Upright sweeper
1904 56”w x 8’ “Board Table” w/10 drawers, Lawyer case

Seller: Moultrie County

Cash or good check. Registration required as number system used. Items sold “as is”.
Not responsible for accidents or for any merchandise left unattended.
Any announcement day of sale takes precedence over any printed matter.


Auction Conducted By
Bob Lamendola Auction Service Sullivan, IL
Rudy Huber Auction Team
Sullivan, IL
Phone: (217) 728-4674
Phone 217-549-2323
License #440.0000050
Lic. #440.000329