Res 2632 Authorization of Acquisition of Real Property, APNs 102-49-117A and 102-49-118, for Municipal Purposes - Ana Bayardo 02 10 26

City of Tolleson — City Council (2026-02-10)

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WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO:

City of Tolleson
City Clerk
9055 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, Arizona 85353

RESOLUTION NO. 2632
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN THE CITY FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER AND
CITY ATTORNEY TO ACQUIRE TITLE TO MARICOPA COUNTY ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NOS. 102-49-117A and 102-49-118 LOCATED AT 9101 W. PIERCE STREET,
TOLLESON, ARIZONA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY BY PURCHASE FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $300,000, PLUS ACQUISITION AND CLOSING COSTS.

WHEREAS, the continued growth and development of the City of Tolleson requires the
acquisition of certain real property, described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part
hereof; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Tolleson finds that acquisition of the property
described is necessary to support present and future municipal needs and other lawful public
purposes, and it is in the public interest to acquire such property; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Tolleson has considered alternatives available to it,
has balanced the public good and the private injury resulting from the acquisition of the property,
and has determined that acquisition of the property will further the City’s governmental
functions and provide the greatest public benefit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TOLLESON, ARIZONA:
Section 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

Section 2. The Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney are hereby authorized and
directed to acquire title to and possession of the real property described in Exhibit A by donation,
eminent domain or purchase for an amount not to exceed fair market value up to and including
$300,000, plus acquisition and closing costs.

CITY OF TOLLESON RESOLUTION NO. 2632
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
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Section 3. The Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to perform all acts
necessary to acquire said property for any lawful present or future public and municipal purpose
as determined by the City Council, on behalf of the City.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Tolleson, Arizona, on this 10th day of
February, 2026.

____________________________________
Juan F. Rodriguez, Mayor

ATTEST: ____________________________________

Crystal Zamora, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________
Justin Pierce, City Attorney

CITY OF TOLLESON RESOLUTION NO. 2632
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
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EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2632

[Purchase Agreement]

See following pages.

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REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT

The parties to this Real Estate Purchase Contract (the “Contract”) are Ana Bayardo, a
single person, (hereinafter “Seller”), and the City of Tolleson, Arizona, a municipal corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Arizona, (hereinafter “Buyer”). The Seller agrees to
sell, and the Buyer agrees to purchase certain real property under the terms and conditions set
forth below:

1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION

The Property to be conveyed by the Seller to the Buyer under this Contract is legally
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

2.
PURCHASE PRICE

The total purchase price for the Property is $300,000.00 to be paid by the Buyer to the
Seller through Pioneer Title Agency located at Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., 1550 East Missouri
Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85014, with Jennifer Siverio serving as Escrow Agent ("Escrow
Agent"), upon close of escrow.

3.
BROKERAGE COMMISSION

The Seller, who is an active real estate agent in the State of Arizona, Real Estate Number
SA570143000, and is represented herself to market and sell the Property. Seller is solely
responsible for compensating costs contained within any agreements and hereby indemnifies the
Buyer against any claim for commission (including all costs and attorneys’ fees expended in
defending against such claim) arising from or related to the transaction set forth in this Contract.
This indemnity shall survive termination of this Contract.

4.
RISK OF LOSS

Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, all risk of loss related to ownership and
possession of the Property, including liability to third persons, shall be the responsibility of the
Seller until the title and possession of the Property passes to the Buyer at Close of Escrow.
Seller shall indemnify and hold Buyer harmless for all such loss, damage, liability, fees or costs
of any kind whatsoever, except those caused by the Buyer. This indemnity shall survive
termination of this Contract.

5.
TITLE INSURANCE; CLOSING COSTS AND PRORATIONS

5.1
Buyer will pay all escrow fees, except outstanding real property taxes,
assessments, liens or judgments, related to the sale of the Property. Escrow Agent shall issue or
cause to be issued a standard coverage owner’s policy of title insurance in the amount of the
purchase price and naming Buyer as the insured. Buyer shall bear the cost of such title policy. The
Seller shall be responsible for all property taxes and assessments levied and due against the

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Property up to the date of closing. The Buyer shall be responsible for all taxes and assessments
levied against the Property after the closing date. Real property taxes for the year in which Close
of Escrow occurs that are payable by Owner shall be prorated based upon the latest tax
information available, and there shall be no post-Closing reconciliation between the parties of
any such prorations.

5.2
Seller shall be responsible for any recorded liens or judgments and all property
taxes and assessments levied and due against the Property prior to closing. Buyer shall be
responsible for all taxes and assessments levied against the Property after the closing date. Real
property taxes for the year in which close of escrow occurs and that are payable by Seller shall
be prorated at close of escrow between the parties based upon the latest tax information
available.

5.3
All of the above-referenced costs that are the responsibility of the Buyer shall be
paid into escrow on or before the Close of Escrow in addition to the purchase price. All costs
that are the responsibility of the Seller as referenced above shall be paid from the proceeds of the
sale price to which the Seller is entitled.

6.
TITLE WARRANTY

Fee Simple absolute title to the Property shall be transferred by the Seller to the Buyer at
the Close of Escrow by Special Warranty Deed, which shall include conveyance of all surface
and ground water rights related to the Property. Buyer is obligated to accept title to the Property
at Close of Escrow only if (1) the Property is free and clear of all defects, exceptions, easements,
covenants, conditions, restrictions, mining claims, liens and encumbrances; and (2) the Buyer, at
its sole discretion, is otherwise satisfied with the condition of title as reflected in the above-
referenced title report and policy and any investigation made by Buyer pursuant to Paragraph 7.
Buyer shall have until Close of Escrow to file its objections to the condition of title.

7.
INVESTIGATIONS

Buyer shall have until Close of Escrow to make such investigations of the Property as
Buyer deems necessary to assure Buyer that the Property is suitable for Buyer’s intended
purposes and that no hazardous wastes or substances are located on or under the Property.
During this due diligence period, if Buyer determines, in its sole and absolute discretion that the
Property is unacceptable for Buyer’s purposes for any reason, Buyer shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving to Seller written notice of termination before the Close of
Escrow and the Earnest Money shall be immediately refunded to Buyer.

8.
SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS

Seller warrants, represents, and covenants (with the understanding that Buyer is relying
on these warranties, representations, and covenants) that:

8.1.
Except as reflected in the preliminary title report at the time of execution of the
Contract, there are no claims, actions, suits, or other proceedings pending or threatened by any

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governmental department or agency or any other corporation, partnership, entity, or person
whomsoever, nor any voluntary actions or proceedings contemplated by Seller, which in any
manner or to any extent may detrimentally affect Buyer’s right, title, or interest in and to the
Property or the value of the Property or Seller’s ability to perform Seller’s obligations under this
Contract.

8.2.
Seller owns the Property in fee simple absolute, subject only to the matters
reflected in the preliminary title report.

8.3.
There is no pending or threatened condemnation or similar proceeding affecting
any part of the Property, and Seller has not received any notice of any such proceeding and has
no knowledge that any such proceeding is contemplated.

8.4.
No work has been performed or is in progress at the Property and no materials
have been furnished to the Property that might give rise to mechanic’s, materialman’s, or other
liens against any part of the Property.

8.5.
Seller is not prohibited from consummating the transactions contemplated by this
Contract or any law, regulation, agreement, instrument, restriction, order or judgment.

8.6.
There are no parties in adverse possession of the Property; there are no parties in
possession of the Property except Seller; and no party has been granted any license, lease, or
other right relating to the use of possession of the Property.

8.7.
There are no attachments, executions, assignments for the benefit of creditors,
receiverships, conservatorships, or voluntary or involuntary proceedings in bankruptcy or
pursuant to any other laws for relief of debtors contemplated or filed by Seller or pending against
Seller or affecting or involving the Property.

8.8.
There is no default, nor has any event occurred which with the passage of time or
the giving of notice or both would constitute a default in any contract, mortgage, deed of trust,
lease, or other instrument which relates to the Property or which affects the Property in any
manner whatsoever.

8.9.
There are no contracts or other obligations outstanding for the sale, exchange, or
transfer of all or any part of the Property.

8.10. There are no violations of laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, covenants,
conditions, restrictions, instructions, or agreements applicable to the Property. Seller has not
received notices from any insurance companies, governmental agencies, or any other person with
respect to violations concerning the Property. If any notices of violations are received prior to
Close of Escrow, Seller shall immediately submit copies to Buyer and Buyer’s review and
acceptance shall be a condition precedent to Close of Escrow.

8.11. Seller will not at any time prior to Close of Escrow grant to any person an interest
in the Property.

9.
OPENING OF ESCROW/CLOSE OF ESCROW

Opening of Escrow is defined to be the date that this Contract, signed by both parties, is
delivered to the Title Officer. Close of Escrow shall occur on or before 30 days from opening of
Escrow provided any and all lender releases and/or consents have been obtained by Title. Close
of Escrow will be at the offices of the Escrow Agent set forth in Paragraph 2 herein. At the
Close of Escrow, both the title to and possession of the Property shall be transferred from the
Seller to the Buyer. Any monetary encumbrances existing against the Property at the Close of
Escrow shall be satisfied from the proceeds of the sale price.

10.
EMINENT DOMAIN/CONDEMNATION

Should, for any reason, all or any portion of the Property be purchased prior to Close of
Escrow by any government entity by eminent domain or condemnation, any proceeds from such
transaction shall belong solely to the Seller. Upon condemnation of all or any portion of the
Property, Seller shall be responsible to pay all escrow costs and fees related to this Contract and
all rights and obligations of the parties under this Contract shall terminate.

11.
USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY

Seller shall have the exclusive right to use the Property until Close of Escrow. Seller
agrees to maintain the Property through Close of Escrow in the same condition the Property
exists at the execution of this Contract. Seller shall not remove any fixtures or improvements
from the Property unless otherwise agreed to by the Buyer in writing. The Buyer does not have
any right to use or enter upon the Property until completion of the Close of Escrow and transfer
of title, unless otherwise agreed to by the Seller.

12.
RIGHT TO ENCUMBER

As referenced above, the Property is to be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances at
the time of transfer of title from the Seller to the Buyer. The Seller shall not voluntarily
encumber the Property after execution of this Contract. Seller agrees that all encumbrances
existing against the Property at Close of Escrow shall be satisfied from the proceeds of the sale.

13.
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY

13.1
Neither Seller nor, to the Seller’s knowledge, any other person ever caused or
permitted any Hazardous Material to be placed, held, located, or disposed of on, under, or at the
Property or any part thereof or from the Property or any part thereof into the atmosphere or any
watercourse, body of water, or wetlands and neither the Property nor any part thereof has ever
been used (by Seller or, to the best of Seller’s knowledge, by Seller’s predecessors, or by any
other person) as a treatment, storage, or disposal (whether permanent or temporary) site for any
Hazardous Material. For purposes of this Contract, “Hazardous Material” means and includes
any petroleum product and any hazardous substance or any pollutant or contaminant defined as
such in (or for purposes of) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and

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Liability Act; any so-called “Superfund” or “Superlien” law; the Toxic Substances Control Act;
or any other federal, state, or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order, or decree
regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning any hazardous,
toxic, or dangerous waste, substance, or material, as now or at any time hereafter in effect; and
asbestos or any substance or compound containing asbestos, PCB’s, or any other hazardous,
toxic, or dangerous waste, substance, or material. Seller has not, nor to Seller’s knowledge have
Seller’s predecessors or any other person installed any underground tanks.

13.2
Seller hereby indemnifies Buyer and agrees to pay, defend, and hold Buyer
harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, costs, expenses, and
claims of any and every kind whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys’ fees paid, incurred or
suffered by, or asserted against, Buyer for, with respect to, or as a direct or indirect result of, the
placement of any Hazardous Material on the Property by Seller, or an agent or employee of
Seller, or the escape, seepage, leakage, spillage, discharge, emission, or release from the Property
into or upon any land, the atmosphere, or any watercourse, body of water, or wetland of any
Hazardous Material placed on the Property by Seller or an agent or employee of Seller,
including, without limitation, any losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, costs, expenses, or claims
asserted or arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act, any so-called “Superfund” or “Superlien” law, or any other federal, state, or local
statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order, or decree regulating, relating to, or imposing
liability or standards of conduct concerning any Hazardous Material which occurred because of
the actions of Seller or any agent or employee of Seller while Seller owned the Property.

13.3
If the Property is found to contain hazardous wastes or substances in quantities
unacceptable to the Buyer, or underground storage tanks requiring removal or abatement as may
be determined by subsequent reports or inspection by independent experts hired by the Buyer,
the Buyer has the right to terminate or rescind this Contract. However, all indemnifications shall
survive termination or rescission of the Contract.

14.
ASSIGNABILITY

Neither the Seller nor the Buyer may assign any of its rights or obligations under this
Contract without the other party’s advance written consent. This Contract shall be binding upon
Seller and Buyer and their respective successors and assigns.

15.
DEFAULT

15.1
Default by Seller: All provisions of this Contract are hereby deemed to be
material. The Buyer shall have all rights and remedies available to it under Arizona law. Should
the Seller breach any of the provisions under this Contract, Buyer shall immediately be entitled
to the return of all amounts it paid pursuant to the Contract, to terminate the Contract, and to
damages and to specific performance by Seller. Should Seller breach any provision of this
Contract, the terms of this Contract shall not in any way be construed as a waiver of the Buyer’s
rights, as a municipal corporation, to obtain the Property by condemnation or eminent domain
should the Seller fail to perform their obligations under this Contract.

15.2
Default by Buyer: All provisions of this Contract are hereby deemed to be
material. The parties agree that Seller’s remedies for Buyer’s breach of this Contract shall be
such rights and remedies available to them under Arizona law.

15.3
The breaching party shall be responsible to pay all escrow costs and fees related
to this Contract.

15.4
The prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of all costs and attorneys’ fees
incurred should legal action be necessary by either party to enforce the terms of this Contract.

16.
SUPERSEDING AGREEMENT

This Contract constitutes the entire contract of the parties relating to the Property and the
parties agree that the terms of this Contract shall supersede all previous oral and written
Contracts between them.

17.
MODIFICATION

The terms of this Contract may only be modified upon written approval of all parties to
this Contract.

18.
SEVERABILITY

In the event any provision of this Contract shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any
other provision thereof.

19.
ARIZONA LAW

Seller and Buyer both acknowledge that this Contract is executed in Maricopa County,
Arizona, and relates to property located in Maricopa County, Arizona. Should legal action be
necessary to enforce the terms of this Contract, all parties agree that the laws of the State of
Arizona shall apply. All parties agree that the proper venue for any lawsuit shall be Maricopa
County, Arizona.

20.
AMBIGUITY

This Contract was drafted by the City with the assistance of their attorneys. Neither the
City nor its attorneys at the law firm of Pierce Coleman PLLC, have rendered legal or other
advice to Seller regarding sale of the subject property or the specific terms of this Purchase
Contract. Seller is aware of its right to obtain independent professional and/or legal assistance
with this Contract and, upon signing of the Contract, represents that they have taken all steps
they deem necessary (including but not limited to, seeking the advice of professionals and/or
attorneys) to assist them with this transaction. Consequently, the ambiguity in this Contract shall
not be construed against either party.

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21.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Seller recognizes that the Buyer is a political subdivision of the State of Arizona.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the Buyer may cancel this Agreement within three (3) years after its
execution without penalty or further obligation if any person significantly involved in initiating,
negotiating, securing, drafting or creating this Contract on behalf of the Buyer is, at any time
while the Contract or any extension thereof is in effect, an employee or agent of the Seller in any
capacity or a consultant to the Seller with respect to the subject matter of this Contract. Notice
of any such cancellation shall be given by the Buyer to the Seller with respect to the subject
matter of this Contract. Notice of any such cancellation shall be given by the Buyer to the Seller
pursuant to the terms of A.R.S. § 38-511. Should cancellation occur under this provision, the
Seller shall return to the Buyer all moneys paid by the Buyer under this Contract. Additionally,
Seller shall be responsibility for payment of all escrow fees. Buyer shall convey back the
Property to the Seller.

22.
AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE

The Seller and Buyer both acknowledge that the persons whose signatures appear below
have appropriate authority to execute this Contract on behalf of the Seller and Buyer. This
Contract may be executed in several counterparts which together shall constitute an original.

23.
NOTICES

Notices required or permitted by this Contract shall be given in writing and personally
delivered or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid to:

Seller:

Buyer:

Ana Bayardo

City Manager
9101 West Pierce Street

City of Tolleson
Tolleson, Arizona 85353

9055 West Van Buren Street

Tolleson, Arizona 85353

With a copy to:

City Attorney

City of Tolleson

9055 West Van Buren Street

Tolleson, Arizona 85353

[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE.]

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ACCEPTED BY:

DATE:__________________, 2026.

SELLER:

BUYER:

CITY OF TOLLESON, ARIZONA

a municipal corporation

By:

By: Ana Bayardo

City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Justin Pierce

Pierce Coleman, PLLC, City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Maricopa County Parcel Nos. 102-49-117A and 102-49-118.

Lot 1 and 2, Tract C, of Tracts B, C, I and J of Baden Subdivision, according to the plat of record
in the office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona recorded in Book 32 of Maps,
Page 46;

EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the City of Tolleson by Warranty Deed recorded March 9,
2006 in Recording No. 2006-321903, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, described as
follows:

BEGINNING at the Northeast line of said lot 1, a distance of 15.00 feet;

THENCE in a Northwesterly direction to a point on the north line of said Lot 1, said point being
15.00 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Lot 1;

THENCE East along the North line of said Lot 1 to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

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When Recorded Return to:
City of Tolleson
Attn: City Clerk
9055 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, Arizona 85353

Exempt pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-1134(A)(3)

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

For the consideration and other valuable considerations, Ana Bayardo, a single woman, ( Grantor”)
does hereby convey to the City of Tolleson, an Arizona municipal corporation, located at 9055
West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 (“Grantee”), the following real property situated
in the County of Maricopa, State of Arizona:

Maricopa County Parcel Nos. 102-49-117A and 102-49-118.

Lot 1 and 2, Tract C, of Tracts B, C, I and J of Baden Subdivision, according to
the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County,
Arizona recorded in Book 32 of Maps, Page 46;

EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the City of Tolleson by Warranty Deed
recorded March 9, 2006 in Recording No. 2006-321903, records of Maricopa
County, Arizona, described as follows:

BEGINNING at the Northeast line of said lot 1, a distance of 15.00 feet;

THENCE in a Northwesterly direction to a point on the north line of said Lot 1,
said point being 15.00 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Lot 1;

THENCE East along the North line of said Lot 1 to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

SUBJECT TO current taxes and assessments; patent reservations; all covenants, conditions,
restrictions, reservations, rights, rights-of-way, easements, obligations and liabilities and other
matters of record or to which reference is made in the public record; any and all conditions,
shortages in area, overlaps, conflicts in boundary lines, easements, encroachments, rights-of way,
rights or claims, or restrictions not shown by the public records which would be disclosed by a
physical inspection, or which an accurate survey of the Property would reveal; unpatented mining

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claims; and the applicable zoning and use ordinances, regulations, zoning codes and the like of
any municipality, county, state, or the United States affecting the Property as same now exist and
as may hereafter be established or amended.

Grantor hereby binds itself and its successors to warrant and defend title to the Property against
the acts of Grantor and none other, subject to the matters set forth above.

FURTHERMORE, Grantor hereby quitclaims to Grantee, without covenant or warranty of any
kind whatsoever, any rights or claims to title to water, applications for water rights, and claims to
or interests in water rights which are appurtenant or in any way applicable to or derived from the
Property whether surface, underground, wells, springs, percolating, flood, vested, contingent,
recorded, certificated, appropriated or otherwise.

Dated this
day of

, 2026.
GRANTOR:

By:

Ana Bayardo

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

STATE OF ARIZONA
)

) ss.
County of Maricopa
)

On this _____ day of

, 2026, before me, the undersigned Notary Public,
personally appeared Ana Bayardo, being so authorized to execute, who executed and
acknowledged the foregoing instrument for purposes therein contained and whose identity was
proven to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person who they claim to be and
acknowledged that they signed the Special Warranty Deed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

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ACCEPTED BY:
CITY OF TOLLESON, ARIZONA,
a municipal corporation

By:

Name:

Date
Title: