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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 5013 04/06/1999 ORDINANCE NO. 5013 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF DISTRICT NO. 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 1 VVEST CENTRAL ROAD 10 SOUTH MAIN STREET Passed and approved by the President and Board of Trustees the 6th day of April, 1999 Published in pamphlet form by authority of the corporate authorities of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, the 7th day of April, 1999 VVVL 4/1/99 ORDINANCE NO. 5013 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF DISTRICT NO. 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 1 West Central Road 10 South Main Street WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a municipality which exercises authority pursuant to Chapter 65, Act 5, Section 11-74.4-4.1 et seq. of the Illinois Municipal Code as set forth in the Illinois compiled Statutes, known as the "Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act"; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect did adopt Ordinance No. 4950 entitled "An Ordinance Providing For The Purchase or Condemnation Of Land For Redevelopment Purposes In The Village Of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois: 1 West Central Road and 10 South Main Street"; and WHEREAS, a Real Estate Purchase contract (the "Contract") has heretofore been submitted to the Village of Mount Prospect with regard to a portion of the District No. 1 Redevelopment Project Area; and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect have reviewed the Contract in substantially the same form and materially similar to Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and finds that the Contract is in furtherance of the goals, objectives and purposes of the Distdct No. I Redevelopment Project Area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 65, Act 5, Section 11-74.4-4.1 (c) of the Illinois Municipal Code as set forth in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Village of Mount Prospect is authorized to acquire property, real or personal, within the District No. 1 Redevelopment Project Area by purchase, donation, lease or eminent domain for the purposes of implementing said redevelopment project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: age 2 of 3 1 W. Central/10 S. Main SECTION ONE: That it is hereby determined that it is necessary, proper and desirable that the Village of Mount Prospect acquire title to, and possession of, the real property being the subject of the Real Estate Purchase Contract, which is to be in substantially the same form and materially similar to Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION TWO: That having determined that the said Contract is in the best interests of the Village of Mount Prospect and find that the Contract is in furtherance of the goals, objectives and purposes of the District No. 1 Redevelopment Project Area, the Village President and Village Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Real Estate Purchase Contract. ~: That the Village President, Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Village Attorney, Special Attorneys, officers and employees are hereby empowered to perform any act necessary to implement, carry out and give effect to the terms and provisions of said Contract. SECTION FOUR: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks NAYS: Cl owes ABSENT: None PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of April ,1999. ~ F~fley Village President ATTEST: Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk Page 3 of 3 1 W. Central/10 S. Main LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1 WEST CENTRAL ROAD (HEUCKER'S SERVICE STATION) 10 SOUTH MAIN STREET (LEGACY AUTO BODY SHOP) Lot 1 in Huecker's Resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 (except the West 64 feet thereof) in Mount Prospect, being a resubdivision in the West Half of Section 12, Township 41 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the Village of Mount Prospect, according to the plat thereof registered in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of Cook County, Illinois on September 9, 1969, as Document Number 20953597. PERMANENT TAX INDEX NO. 08-12-102-038 also Lot 1 in Raymond R. Chmelik's Subdivision, a resubdivision of the NoAh 50 feet of public alley (now vacated) together with Lots A, B, C, and D in Laudermilk's Subdivision in Mount Prospect, being a resubdivision in the West Hatf of Section 12, Township 41 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the Village of Mount Prospect, according to the plat thereof registered in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of Cook County, Illinois on February 25, 1969, as Document Number 2437155. PERMANENT TAX INDEX NO. 08-12-102-042 also The East 44 feet of the West 64 feet of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 7 in the Mount Prospect Subdivision in Mount Prospect, being a resubdivision in the West Half of Section.12, Township 41 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the Village of Mount Prospect, according to the plat thereof registered in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of Cook County, Illinois on September 2, 1874, in Book 8, Page 90 of Ptats, as Document Number 188460. PERMANENT TAX INDEX NO. 08-12-102-040 ? ~ Huecker/4599/CONTRACTS REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CON.£~ACT BE'I~EEN COLE TAYLOR BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGI~RRMENT DATED JANUARY 17, 1991 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 91-4104 (#Seller") VIT,T,AGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ("Purchaser") P~qLESTATE PURCHASE CONTKACT COLE TAYLOR BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 17, 1991 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 91-4104 ("Seller") agrees to sell to the VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, a municipal corporation, (*'Purchaser"), and Purchaser agrees to buy from Seller, in accordance with the terms, conditions and stipulations set forth in this Real Estate Purchase Contract ("Contract*'), the real property and the improvements located thereon situated in the Village of Mount Prospect, County of Cook, State of Illinois, having the common addresses of 1 West Central Road and 10 South Main Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois and the legal description of which is set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. 1. Ownership of the Property: Fee simple ownership of the Property is presently held in the name of Seller and fee simple title shall be conveyed to Purchaser by Trustee's Deed for the Property as provided for in this Contract. 2. Purchase Price: The total purchase price ("Purchase Price") to be paid to Seller by Purchaser for the Property and payment for all interests, claims and demands related to the Property shall be NINE Uu~D~R~ FIFTY THOUSAND DOTWJLRS ($950,000.00). 3. Payment of Purchase Price: Seller shall deliver to Purchaser four (4) original counterparts of this Contract executed by Seller. Within fourteen (14) days after the date upon which Seller has delivered said counterparts, Purchaser shall deliver two (2) original counterparts of this Contract fully executed by Purchaser and Seller (the "Effective Date"). The Purchase Price shall be payable in Village of Mount Prospect funds as follows: $847,000.00 at Closing; $ 34,333.33 on or before July 1, 2000; $ 34,333.33 on or before July 1, 2001; and $ 34,333.34 on or before July 1, 2002. The closing of this transaction ("Closing") shall occur within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date or such other date as the parties may agree ("Closing Date"). 4. Possession: Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Purchaser on the Closing Date. 5. Co. Rveyance and Closing: Seller shall convey to Purchaser or its nominee fee simple title to the Property by Trustee's Deed or such other instrument in a form satisfactory to Purchaser, consistent with the terms of this Contract. Such title shall be free and clear of all 1 encumbrances whatsoever, except those hereinafter permitted and identified in Section 6 hereof ("Permitted Exceptions") and such title shall vest in Purchaser upon delivery of the Trustee's Deed or such other instrument at Closing, and thereafter immediately be recorded. All escrow closing and recording costs and fees shall be paid by Purchaser. All State, County and Village transfer stamps, if any, shall be paid by Purchaser. This transaction may be closed with a "New York Style" Closing. 6. Permitted Exceptions and Condition of Title: The term "Permitted Exceptions" as used herein shall include the following: (1) real estate taxes for the year 1998 and 1999 not yet due and owing and (2) easements for public utilities and right of way.Any mortgage or trust deed encumbering the Property shall not be oonsidered a permitted exception hereunder. Purchaser has and will pay for a title commitment for an owner's title insurance policy issued by Chicago Title Insurance Company in the amount of the purchase price, evidencing title to the Property on or after the date of execution hereof, showing title to be vested in Seller and subject only to Seller's mortgage, if any and the Permitted Exceptions. If such evidence of title discloses defects other than the Permitted Exceptions and Seller's mortgage, Seller shall have until Closing to cure such defects, except Seller's, mortgage, and notify Purchaser. If Seller is unable to cure such defects, Purchaser may, at its election, terminate this Contract or may accept title to the Property as it then exists (with the right to deduct from the purchase price liens or encumbrances of a definite or ascertainable amount) by notifying Seller and tendering performance. If Purchaser terminates this Contract as provided in this paragraph, then the parties will have no further liability to each other. Seller shall also furnish Purchaser, at Closing, with an affidavit of title showing title to be vested in Seller subject only to the Permitted Exceptions. 7. Taxes: Seller agrees to pay all general real estate taxes, special assessments and special taxes due or to become due for the Property up to the date of Closing. General real estate taxes for 1998 and 1999 shall be prorated as of said date on the basis of 110% of the most recent ascertainable taxes. 8. Survey: Purchaser, at its own expense, may secure a current plat of survey of the Property showing the location of all improvements and easements within the respective lot lines of the Property, made and so certified by the surveyor as having been made in compliance with the Illinois Land Survey Standards. 2 9. Obliqations of Seller: Seller covenants and agrees with Purchaser that from the Effective Date until Closing or earlier termination of this Contract, Seller shall: A. Advise Purchaser promptly of any litigation, arbitration, or administrative hearing before any governmental agency concerning or affecting the Property which is instituted or threatened after the Effective Date. B. Not take any action or permit any action to be taken which would change the physical characteristics of the Property without Purchaser's prior written consent. C. Seller shall have good, marketable and indefeasible fee simple title to the Property. D. Seller shall provide for the operation, management and all maintenance, repairs and replacement pertaining to the Property which are necessary for the efficient maintenance and upkeep of the Property to the date of Closing. E. From and after the Effective Date, Seller shall not enter into any new leases or extensions of existing leases, place any mortgage on all or part of the Property or further encumber or restrict the title to the Property without Purchaser's prior written consent. The provisions of this Section 9 shall survive Closing. F. Seller shall provide written notice to tenants or parties in possession of the Property or any portion thereof to vacate the Property so as to secure and tender to Purchaser possession of the Property at Closing. Seller shall provide Purchaser with evidence of notices provided pursuant to this paragraph. G. Seller agrees that it shall undertake all necessary actions to secure and tender possession of the Property to Purchaser at Closing. 10. Default: If either Seller or Purchaser shall default under the terms and provisions of this Contract and such default is not cured within seven (7) days of written notice of such default, the non-defaulting party shall be entitled to pursue all actions or remedies in law or equity including, but not limited to, an action for specific performance. In the event of a default, the parties agree that the defaulting party shall be liable for all costs, expenses and attorney's fees of any nature whatsoever, incurred or suffered by or claimed against the non-defaulting party. 3 11. Brokers: Purchaser and Seller acknowledge that no person or entity has acted as broker in respect of the transaction herein contemplated. Seller agrees that should any broker make a claim for a commission based upon the actions of Seller, Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold Purchaser harmless from any such claim. Purchaser represents that it has not dealt with any broker and agrees that, should any broker make a claim for a commission based upon the actions of Purchaser, then Purchaser shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from any such claim. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the provisions of this Section shall survive Closing. 12. Notices: All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally against receipt or shall be sent by registered mail, certified mail, or Express Mail service, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, by telephone facsimile transmission, or by nationally utilized overnight delivery service, addressed to the parties as follows: As to Purchaser: Village of Mount Prospect Attn: Village Manager 100 S. Emerson Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056 With a Copy to: William E. Ryan, Esq. Burke and Ryan 33 N. Dearborn Suite 402 Chicago, IL 60602 As to Seller: With a Copy to: Robert F. Moore, P.C. 566 N. Wolf Road Wheeling, Illinois 60090 Any notice in accordance herewith shall be deemed received when delivery is received or refused, as the case may be. Additionally, notices may be given by telephone facsimile transmission, provided that an original copy of said transmission shall be delivered to the addressee by 4 nationally utilized overnight delivery services on the day following such transmission. Telephone facsimiles shall be deemed delivered on the date of such transmission. 13. Survival: The representations, agreement to pay the Purchase Price, covenants and warranties set forth herein shall be continuing, shall survive Closing, and shall remain in full force and effect thereafter. 14. Parties Bound: This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Seller and Purchaser, their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns. 15. Governinq Law: The laws of the State of Illinois shall govern the validity, construction, enforcement and interpretation of this Contract. 16. Multiple Counterparts: This Contract may be executed in a number of identical counterparts. If so executed, each of such counterparts shall, collectively, constitute one agreement, but in making proof of this Contract, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. If requested by Purchaser, Seller agrees to execute a memorandum of this Contract in form recordable in the real property records of Cook County, Illinois. 17. Time of the Essence: The parties hereto expressly agree that time is of the essence with respect to this Contract and the Closing. 18. Entire Aqreement: This Contract embodies the entire agreement of the parties in respect of the transaction herein contemplated, superseding all prior agreements whether oral or written. Any amendments hereto shall be in writing and executed by the parties hereto. 19. Non-Business Days: If the date of Closing or the date for delivery of a notice or performance of some other obligation of Seller or Purchaser falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the State of Illinois, then the date for Closing or such notice or performance shall be postponed until the ~next business day. 20. Transaction Under Threat of Condemnation: Purchaser and Seller acknowledge that this transaction and the Purchase Price have been negotiated under threat of condemnation and subsequent to Purchaser's notice of its intent to acquire the Property by eminent domain or otherwise. The parties acknowledge that absent this Contract the Purchaser was authorized and would have immediately filed an eminent domain proceeding to acquire the Property. 5 21. Personal ProDertv: Seller shall remove all personal property and vehicles from the Property prior to Closing. This provision shall survive the Closing of the transaction. 22. Nonliability of Villaqe officials and Employees: No member, official or employee of the Village of Mount Prospect shall be personally liable to Seller in the event of any default or breach by the Village of Mount Prospect or for any amount which may become due to Seller under the terms of this Contract. 23. Environmental: With regard to the environmental condition of the Property, Seller and Purchaser agree as follows: A. Within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date, Purchaser may obtain environmental site assessments of the Property, the scope, methods and results of which are satisfactory to Purchaser, in Purchaser's sole discretion, for the Property. Seller shall make the Property available to Purchaser or its agents and employees for the environmental assessments and shall cooperate with regard to the environmental assessments including without limitation, the installation and operation of any ground water wells and any soil borings. Such environmental assessments may, in Purchaser's sole discretion, include without limitation soil and ground water sampling and laboratory analysis. B. In the event the environmental assessment identifies the existence of an environmental condition as defined herein on the Property that is unacceptable to the Purchaser, in Purchaser's sole discretion, then within seven (7) days of Purchaser's receipt of the environmental assessment, Purchaser shall notify Seller in writing of the environmental condition and Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Contract. In the event Purchaser elects to terminate this Contract, the parties shall have no further obligations under this Contract or to each other. C. Purchaser shall indemnify and hold Seller, their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, harmless from any and all claims, demands, judgments, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses), losses, damages (personal or property), or liability for personal injury or property damage caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Purchaser during performance of the environmental assessments; provided, however, that this indemnity does not apply to business interruption, lost profits, damage to business reputation, or inaccurate or defective Environmental Reports, defined herein. This is a "claims made" indemnity that expires and is of no further force or 6 effect at Closing. The environmental assessment of the Property shall be conducted in a manner so as to minimize disruption of Seller's tenants. D. The parties acknowledge that the environmental assessments and companion reports (the "Environmental Reports") are strictly confidential. Purchaser and Seller agree not to disclose any information contained in the Environmental Reports to any third party without the written consent of the other party, except under the following circumstances: (i) disclosure to accountants, counsel and other consultants or advisors of Purchaser and Seller in connection with under this Contract, or (ii) disclosure to any regulatory or supervisory authority having jurisdiction over the Property if such disclosure is required by any law, rule, regulation or judicial process, provided that the parties have delivered prior written notice of a party's intention to disclose. The confidentiality provisions of this Section 23 shall survive the Closing for a period of two (2) years. E. "Environmental Condition" shall mean (1) a release or threat of release of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants, (ii) a violation of environmental law or regulation, or (iii) circumstances or conditions that pose a threat to human health or the environment or a threat of property damage. F. In the event the Purchaser terminates the Contract as a result of an environmental condition, Purchaser shall supply Seller with copies of all of the environmental tests in Purchaser's possession. G. The Property purchased by the Purchaser shall not include, and Seller shall maintain ownership and operatorship of, the underground storage tanks ("USTs") located on the Property, until such time as the USTs have been removed and closed in accordance with 41 Ill. Admin. Code Part 170, and any corrective action has been performed and a "No Further Remediation" letter ("NFR") has been issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ("IEPA") in accordance with 35 Ill. Admin. Code Part 732 ("UST Rules"). Upon closure of the USTs and issuance of the NFR, Seller shall have no remaining interest in the Property, including without limitation, Seller shall not have ownership and operatorship of the USTs. Seller and Purchaser agree that the amount of the Purchase Price assumes that the eligible costs of removing and closing the USTs and undertaking corrective action (collectively, "UST Costs") will be paid by the IEPA in accordance with the UST Rules. Since the Purchaser initially will pay the UST Costs, Purchaser shall be entitled to any payment of the UST Costs by IEPA or other governmental agency. Seller agrees to cooperate with Purchaser in Purchaser's actions and 7 ndertakings to remove and close the USTs and to perform corrective action for the USTs, including without limitations, (i) Seller agrees to execute such documents, forms, certifications, applications, statements and communications (collectively, "Documents") necessary to obtain closure of the USTs and an NFR from IEPA, (ii) Seller agrees to execute Documents in order for Purchaser to obtain payment of UST Costs, whether such costs are incurred by Purchaser, Seller or a third party, and (iii) Seller agrees to immediately pay over or endorse over to Purchaser any funds, checks or other sums received by Seller as payment of UST Costs. At Closing, Seller agrees to execute a power of attorney in substantially the same form as attached as Exhibit B allowing Purchaser to endorse on behalf of Seller to Purchaser any checks for payment of UST Costs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have, by their duly authorized representatives, executed this Contract as of this 20th day of April , 1999. PURCHAS ER: VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, a municipal Dated: .~/~ ~/~ ~ts: President · Its: Village Clerk ~ ' SELLER: Dated: 4/20/99 COLE TAYLOR BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 17, 1991 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 91-4104 AND NOT PERSONALLY By: Its: vi~e ~r~ident Attest: Its: REAL ESTATE CONTRACT EXONERATION - SELLER T~is CONTRACT Is executed by COLE TAYLOR BANK, not personally but aa Trustee under True: No, 9.1-4104 es aforesaid, in the exercise of power and authority upon and vested in said Trustee as such, and it is expressly understood and agreement that ncth/ng tn said Contract contained shall be construed as creating any liability on ' said Trustee personelly to pay any indebtedness accruing thereunder o~ to perform any covenants, either expressed or implied, in said Contact (all such liability, if any, being expressly waived by said p~xchaeer and by every person now or hereafter claiming any right or security thereunderl and that $o far as said Trustee ia concerned, the owner of any indebtedness or right accruing under said Contract shall look solely to the i~'emisea described therein for the payment or enforcement thereof, it being understood that said Trustee merely holds legal title to the premises described therein and has nc control over the management thereof or the income therefrom, and has nc Imowledge respecting rentals, leases or other factual matter with respect to said premises, except as represented to it by the beneficiary or beneficiaries of said trust. EXHIBIT A LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE WEST 20 FEET THEREOF) , IN RAYI~OND R. CH/~ELIK'S SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 50 FEET OF T~{E RIGHT OF WAY OF THE PUBLIC 3%LLEY (NOW VACATED), TOGETHER WITH LOTS ~%, B, C 3%ND D IN LAUDEP~MILK'S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6 3%AID 7 IN BLOCK 7 IN MOLTNT PROSPECT, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIp 41 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIP3%L ~RIDI3%N, ACCORDING TO PLAT OF SAID P.A~OND R. CH~ELIK' S SUBDIVISION REGISTERED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF TITLE OF COOK CO~, ILLINOIS, ON FEBRUARY 25, 1969 AS DOCLrMENT 2437155, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. and PARCEL 1: LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE WEST 64 FEET THEREOF), LOT 2 (EXCEPT THE WEST 64 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 7 IN MOUNT PROSPECT, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRE PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P3%RCEL 2: THE EAST 44 FEET OF THE WEST 64 FEET OF LOT 1, THE EAST 44 FEET OF THE WEST 64 FEET OF LOT 2, IN BLOCK 7 IN MOUNT PROSPECT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, R3~NGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. POWER OF ATTORNEY I ..... ("Seller'), an individual residing at .. _ hereby entrust and appoint ("Village Manager"), aa individual residing at . who is the duly appointed m~nager of the Village of MoUnt ProSPeet~ Illinois ("Purchaser'), to endor~, pay over and delivez to the Pureh~er, on Seller's behalf, all checks, payments, and other sums paid to Seller by the lllh:ois Environmental Protection Agency ("IEPA") or othor govertunentel agency for UST Costs in accordance with that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated of even date herewith, by and between Seller and Purchaser (~'Agreemem"). For such purpose, I hereby fucthe~ authorize the Village Manager 1o negotiate, compromise and adjust any claims or submittals made by Seller for payment of UST Costs m Purchaser shall deem necessary and reasonable, This Power of Attorney shall become effective on the date of execution and shall tem~inate upon payment by IEPA and delivery of such pa)anents to Pureha$er of all of the UST Costs. I have read and fully tmder~tand the terms of this Power o£Attomey. IN WITNESS WI-IEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney on this ~ day of .., 1999.. State of Illinois ) ) ss County. of ) Verification l ...... a notary public in and for the Cotmty of , State o£ Illinois, hereby state that on the .__ day of , 1999, . , personally known to me, did execute this power of attorney as aforesaid. My ex_ires~ _