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Ferrry Holding Lanes Mini Park Propertye � i WASHINGTOh STATE HIG ' WAfY COMMISSION f)FPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Office of District Engineer District 1 6431 Corson Avenue South Seattle, Washington 9B1O8 The Honorable Harve H. Harrison I-L-yor's Office City Hall - Civic Center Edmonds, Washington 98020 Dear Mayor -Harrison: August 15, 1972 1)01i('( /: F�"11)�-C,o%(�rnor G.H. Aindns - Dire(f or SR 104 - C.S.3130 - Contract 9349 Edmonds Ferry Terminal Landscaping & Rest ooma in 111ni-pant - GC 2970 Following our awarding a contract to Spragues' Inc. for the construction and landscaping of restroom facilities in Edmonds we were advised by representa- tives of the City that it would not be possible to construct the mini -park as previously agreed upon between the City and the State. The City is unable to make available a portion of James Street for the con- struction of the restroom facilities, as agreed to in GC 2970, due to legal objections by the abutting property owners lying to the south of James Street. We have looked at the various alternatives for the most appropriate ;redesign. Recognizing the desire of the Council that we investigate a co-olete reversal of the restroom facilities, and consider placing them on the north end of the site, we have concluded that the most reasonable modification would be to move the restroom facilities northerly off of James Street. The restrooms would still be on the southern portion of the mini -park site. To move the restrooms further to the z.orth ,could create a substantial increase in cost, as a result of major modifications in the utilities. I have previously discussed with Mr. Ron Whaley, City Supervisor, the necessity that the City stand any costs associated with the redesign of the facilities, since it was through no negligence on the part of the State that this change is necessary. it appears, hc.rever, since we now would leave Jamea Street antouched, that there would be some savings in the total cost resulting from the do uctioa of 60 ft. of landscaping and fencing. This 911imination would offset the cost of the redesign. We prOpose to proceed with the plan as modified. and are attaching a copy of it. For the record, I ' ould appreciate your Supplying as with a letter of approval of the revised plan. All other conditions covered by our previous agreement will resin in force. WCB:fc cc: Mr. Foster/w.encl. Mr. Humphres/w.encl. Mr. Will Mr. McKeithan very tni x rs a W. C. BOGART, P. E. District Engineer Encl. l�.rh�•� I i•n_u�,n nn�„��-,,,:, llirr�ltl 11ialsh Joh) N. Rupp Loma Ream 9 11. Park(°r Grin ni i­„ , ALASKA NORTHWEST., , BLISHING CO. 9 •Box4-EEE. Anchorage. Alaska 92509-1'hu11c 191171 •170 2nd Averau, Soath. Edmonds. Washington 98020—Phone 1206/ 774-4111 -Box 1271. Juneau. Alaska 99KI11 - Phone 190'1.iM-1474 THE 1 Ma F�Im 11 /e on elhelacf/ron net Covering the Aleskn Highway :A� * 9aznc o ram- � . - . -� • , t August 1, 1972 CAUGUSTI O. 14 To His Honor, the Mayor and the City Council 8 COUNCIL Edmonds, Washington ENDA Gentlemen: Just to get things on the record -- We are owners of that piece of property abutting James Street on the south side of that street between Second Avenue and the new ferry holding lanes. It has come to our attention that the city has discussed vacating the end of James Street to the extent of around 50 or 60 feet of its length beginning at the holding lanes and east to the James Street intersection with the alley running from James to Main between Second and the holding f lanes. We have been advised that work is under contract to place public restrooms in the to -be -vacated end of James Street between our property and the south end of the city owned strip of property lying to the north of James Street be- tween the alley and holding lanes. It is also our under- standing that at this date actual vacating of the street end of James has not been effected, but that there has been an understanding between council and engineering to go ahead with extending the park area southward across James Street for the purpose of installing the aforemen- tioned restrooms along with development of the park area to the north. We feel we must register our objection to this taking of James Street from street uses because our property has frontage on James Street, and park use or any other use by the city of the street end of James at this location would be denying frontage access to the fifty or sixty feet of James Street that is equal to the depth of pro- perty acquired by the city between the alley and the holding lanes and would possibly seriously depreciate the values and or use of our property. We would suggest that the city had adequate property to the north of James between alley and holding lanes to Page . provide restroom and landscaping space without blocking off a substantial portion of our property from its pre- sent street access. Engineering was to meet with us this week to discuss this matter and other problems arising out of our need for developing parking space and for securing improved main- tenance of the now sadly deteriorated James Street be- tween Second Avenue and the present alley. For the re- cord, we are also owners of the Alaska Northwest Publishing Company building lying to the north of James Street on Second Avenue and running back to the alley. We employ an average of forty people and they and various delivery trucks create a lot of traffic on this stub of James. Present condition of James here is pretty rough and could stand a great deal of upgrading. Also for the record, it should be stated that all city employees have been most courteous and the real purpose of this letter is to place ourselves in proper legal record position to dispute the city's assumptive use of James Street as presently contemplated. It is hoped that consultation at an early date will resolve any problems we might have before they become fact. RAH:ep Sincerely, �fJ� a ( �t . 14, � c Rob � (�?•� ert A. Henning, President ALASKA NORTHWEST PUBLISHING CO. PD 1972 Or EDMONDS TELEPHONE PRoBPEcr 6-3151 PACIFIC NORTHWEST ESCROW CORPORATION Prompt, Efficient, Bonded Escrow Service on All Real Estate Transactions 4807 196Tti S.W. — LYNNWOOD, WASHINGTON February 14, 1972 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 72B LYNNW13130, WN. 98036 Mr, James A. Murphy, City Attorney City of Edmonds Edmonds, Washington Re Escrow No. B-13449 Sparkman fi: McLean Co. - City of Edmonds Dear Mr. Murphy: In accordance with your instructions, we have recorded the Tdarranty Deed from Sparkman & McLean Company to the City of Edmonds on February 8th and the title insurance policy has now been issued. I an, forwarding a copy of your closing statement, recorded Warranty Deed and Title Insurance Policy. I have not yet disbursed the proceeds of the sale to Spariznan S: McLean Company as I want you to approve the documents before I release the funds. The 1971 taxes were pro -rated as of July 1, 1971; however, as the transaction did not close until 1972, does the City still pay the pro -rate from July 1, 1971? Also the Title Insurance Policy contains an exception regarding the rights of the State of Washington to limit, restrict or prohibit vehicular traffic. I presume the tax pro -rate is acceptable, as is, and that paragraph one in the title insurance policy is also acceptable, but I would like your confirmation on these two items prior to disbursing of funds. Re have notified the Snohomish County Treasurer to delete the property from the 1972 tax rolls. Very, &uly yours, C AI "f�,'EST "CPU, � BY: lei. Barrett, Manager GEB/pat -SCROW STATEMEFI" PIiONE ) ( MAILING ADDRESS PROSPECT 6.3181 PACIFIC NORTHWEST P.O. BOX 728 LYNNWOOD, WASH. ESCROW CORPORATION 4807 - 196TH S.W. ESCROW NO. 'R_ 13449 LYNNWOOD, WASHINGTON 98036 S (Swixkman & McLean ❑ATEibillill DEBIT CREDIT PURCHASE/SALE PRIG $ is, F+[l 00 — EARNEST MONEY TO COMMISSION TO DEPOSIT REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR BALANCE OF PURCHASE PRICE WITH MORTGAGE: ❑ PAYOFF PRINCIPAL BALANCE AS OF I NTE REST TO ASSUMED ❑ $ $ S $ PRO-RATA INTEREST % FRO G+ TO RESERVE A/C WITH CONTRACT: ❑ PAYOFF PRINCIPAL BALANCE AS OF INTEREST TO ASSUMED ❑ $ S PRO-RATA INTEREST % FROM TO ASSESSMENT 1% REAL ESTATE SALES TAX TO COUNTY TREASURE TAXES - YEAR 4974_-AMOUNT $-2D3-.��—�;�'���T� PAID ❑ UNPAID ❑ 104.- FIRE INSURANCE: EXISTING $ EXPIRES PREMIUM $ NEW $ FIRE INS. POLICY WITH TITLE INSURANCE: PURCHASER'S POLICY S S REVENUE STAMPS: STATE $ FEDERAL $ RECORDING FEES: DEED . . . . . . . $ CONTRACT . $ MORTGAGE . $ RELEASE OF MORTGAGE . $ ASSIGNMENT . . . . . S ESCROW FEES •00 12.&S DRAFTING FEES WATER -METER ACCT. NO. $ DIST. NO. 35. 0 DUE FROA C; o; nf_l'hdMon4.e, PAID $ i8l 975- 27 BALANCE TO TOTALS ®I $ 18, 575- 7.7 $ 18, 575. 27 FORM 2 Is BROKER'S COPY TO 1483 PNTI (7-69) WA. TI POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE ISSUED BY Pioneer National Title Insurance Company a California corporation, herein called the Company, for a valuable consideration, and subject to the conditions and stipulations of this policy, does hereby insure the person or persons named in item 1 of Schedule A, together with the persons and corporations included in the definition of "the insured" as set forth in the conditions and stipulations, against loss or damage sustained by reason of: 1. Title to the estate, lien or interest defined in items 3 and 4 of Schedule A being vested, at the date hereof, otherwise than as stated in items 2 of Schedule A; or 2. Any defect in, or lien or encumbrance on, said title existing at the date hereof, not shown in Sched- ule B; or 3. Any defect in the execution of any instrument shown in item 3 of Schedule A, or priority, at the date hereof, over any such instrument, of any lien or encumbrance not shown in Schedule B; provided, however, the Company shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from the refusal of any person to enter into, 6Perform, any contract respecting the estate, lien or interest insured. The total liability is limited to the amount shown in Schedule A, exclusive of costs incurred by the Company as an incident to defense or settlement of claims hereunder. This policy shall not be valid or binding until countersigned below by a validating officer of the Company. In Witness Whereof, Pioneer National Title Insurance Company has caused its corporate name and seal to be hereunto affixed by its duly authorized officers as of the date shown in Schedule A, the effective date of this policy. Pioneer National Title Insurance Company by_�c •�- PRESIDENT Countersigned: Awn- ' / SECRETARY sy V¢lidating Signatory WASHINGTON LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION STANDARD FORM TO 1484 PNTI (3-67) WA. SH SCHEDULE A Policy No. F-159583 Date FEBRUARY 8, 1972 AT 9:00 A.M. 1. Insured CITY OF EDMONDS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Amount $ 18, 360.00 Premium $ 119.7 5 2. Title to the estate, lien or interest insured by this policy is vested in THE NAMED INSURED 3. Estate, lien or interest insured FEE SIMPLE ESTATE 4. Description of the Real Estate with respect to which this policy is issued LOTS 19, 200 210 220 23 AND 240 BLOCK 2, GEPHART'S 1ST ADDITION TO EDMONDS, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 430 RECORDS OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF WASHIN'GTON BY DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 11, 1971, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 2184033. TO 1485 PNTI (7-69) WA. SCHEDULE B Policy No. F-159583 DEFECTS, LIENS, ENCUMBRANCES AND OTHER MATTERS AGAINST WHICH THE COMPANY DOES NOT INSURE: All matters set forth in paragraphs numbered 1 to 4, inclusive, in the inside cover sheet of this policy under the heading Schedule B General Exceptions. Special Exceptions: 1. ANY RIGHTS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO LIMIT, RESTRICT OR PROHIBIT VEHICULAR TRAFFIC TO AND FROM SAID PREMISES, AS MAY BE CLAIMED BY WARRANTY DEED DATED DECEMBER 23, 19700 EXECUTED BY SPARKMAN AND MC LEAN COMPANY, RECORDED FEBRUARY 11, 1971 UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 2184033. NOTE: GENERAL TAXES FOR 1972 IN THE AMOUNT OF $213.41 WHICH CANNOT BE PAID UNTIL FEBRUARY 15, 1972. "END OF SCHEDULE B" M Pioneer National Title Insurance Company HOME OFFICE 433 South Spring Street Loa Angeles, Californio 90054 MAKE REMITTANCES PAYABLE TO VErRNE SIEVERS CHAPTER 28.45 RCW SNol9O'•,ISH COONT+ TPEASURER PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY EVERETT, WASHINGTON 91,201 1% REAL ESTATE EXOSE ---------- - - _--.... ............ ..... ............ �- - -- -- -- - - -- - --- __ . Name of Seller and complete address Name of Purchaser and complete address LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY: tots 19. 20, 21, 22, 23 and 2 :4 , Block 2. Gephart's tat Add. to Ed 1?xCept portion conveyed to State of Weeli. by No. 2184033, ESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IF INCLUDED IN SALE: GROSS SALES PRICE ........{Meaning —Equity plus} ;_ T-......._ 1% Excise Tax ........... obligated balance ��- PERSONAL PROPERTY (Deduct) ............. S---------- _------------ _----- _......... _._ Penalty (1% per month TAXABLE SALES PRICE .................$..----------- ........... ......... ....... after 30 days) .......... Total ................ DATE OF INSTRUMENT —(On date of delivery of instrument if that is closing date vided in contract; otherwise upon execution of contract.) ..... ---------------- --------------- _._.. TYPE OF INSTRUMENT ............... If tax exemption is claimed explain fully the nature of the transfer ---.._.-.._. If sale covers property traded in under Section 61, Chapter 149, 1967-Ex. Session, give dateof prior sale ------ — ----------- —...... _.................... __.... .... ......... .................... Prior Affidavit No..........-. ........................ •• • FSTATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE USE ONLY OR ......... S------------ __ ---------------- School District .... __ ..... - Improvements .. - _ S....... ...... ...---------- --- I Year Last Appr. .. . Total ......... S__............. } Property Class ... . THIS BECOs,4ES YOUR RECEIPT VMEN STAMPED PAID BY T!-IE COI N I �t` T REP& JRE:,. i F,,adl—NT. I;; 6E Pvr°ODE BY iy..SN OR CERuEP9ED C:aECK- I ! R-- (� R9 pf"i r n ,I'1=Clime /' O'i --'_li ��-- f?' RE- TURN' IS SU'SJEC T TO AUDIT Ai,,D VER F ISA T I ON u �! I I,_ S I, I E DEPA I B;•%P,!T OF-`:EVEIJ :E, AlI D, ,i',I II'1"'C0P;'PL T E III=NDAV' -r iYi'_L BE RETURN ED. A.2 L CO ll_ V !Cli`iS MiUS' 'E "'N' IALLD S11 11 lilfv I. AFFIDAVIT The undersigned being first sworn, on oath says that the foregoing information is a true and correct statement of the facts pertaining to the transfer of the above described real estate. ----------------------------------------------•--•---......... Signature Any person wilfully giving false information in this affidavit shall be subject to the PERJURY LAWS of the State of Washington. Subscribed and sworn to before me this.__ ................................... dayof _-.--------------- -_--- ........_, 19 .................. ....... - ... — - - —------------------- - Notary Public in arid -for the State of Washington residingat -----------------------------,-------------------------------- PROCESSED BY AFFIDAVIT RECEIPT NO. NO SALES TAX REQUIRED Deputy F € B g -- 1972 VERNE 4EVERS, Snohomish Coudy TreaSuMii r 1 t! r n ^ l rl t' / 77 :1A i A #�4^ls.i de a t1 if T AXRAYER'S COPY t Filed for Record at Request of `R Name-------------------=------------- ......... ......... ........................ PACIFIC NORTI-PNESIT ESCRO'+';, CORP. -0 Address........ .....__l.. �4 .��.---.aka-- l.y�iii`r'iCi:�, ii�25I'IfIct011 98036 City and State ----------------------------------------- --................................ ----_ ........} � Si'VUii�',ii`.i�i C;li,' - ?i `f Ui F�i;t , I ' Airi r= r " u 7 2 E ' STANLEY DUBUQUE, AUDITOR SNOd7i;lISH COUid l (, 1'IASH. IDEPUTY- i i ' OFFICIAL RECORIN Statutory Warranty Deed Form 467-C-Rev. ( CORPORATE FORM) THE GRANTOR SPARKMAN AND MC LEAN COMPANY, a Washington Corporation for and in consideration of Ten Dollars and other valuable considerations in band paid, conveys and warrants to CITY OF EDMONDS the following described real estate, situated in the County of Washington: Snohomish Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, Block 2 Gephart's 1st Addition to Edmonds, according to plat thereof recorded in Volume S of Plats, page 43, records of Snohomish County, Washington; EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of Washington by deed recorded February 11, 1971, under auditor's file No. 2184033. , State of NO SALES TAX' REQUIRED r; (p�A el ��% t'.V TFB 8 -197 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said corporation has caused this instrument to be executed by its proper officers this 6th day of July 2 19 71 �- c -0 1 V'y,L-=. SSLi,=-ll fir,- i,C mtE'�TFT_,113® IVER ................--------------------•-------------•----------------------- S------------ ecretm•y. _--- STATE OF WASHINGTON, County of KING ss. On this 9th day of July , 19 71 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared James T. Hunter xxck to me known to be the Receive3:8ctcl=i of Sparkman and MCLean Company the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the saW instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation;• for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he is authorized to execute the said irugrurr'cnf and that the seal affixed i any) is the corporate seal of said corporation. Witness my hand and official teal hereto affixed the day and first ab a writ n. ......... ......... ------...-• . Notary Public 't and. for the Stare of Warhington, residing at Seattle. OFFICIAL RECORDS 2231-879 va 569 VA549