Contract - Ascension Seton f/k/a Seton Family Hospitals and City of Round Rock - 8/14/2025 PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of the 28 day of August ,2025 (the"Effective Date"),by and between Ascension
Seton, f/k/a Seton Family Hospitals, a Texas nonprofit corporation (hereinafter called "Seller"),
and the City of Round Rock, a home-rule municipal corporation and political subdivision of the
State of Texas (hereinafter called "Buyer"or"City").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City is a growing community with a population exceeding 135,000
residents and a projected buildout population of up to 300,000, with significant growth anticipated
along the University Boulevard corridor;
WHEREAS,several thousand acres of vacant land in this area are experiencing increasing
development pressures, necessitating proactive planning for emergency services infrastructure;
WHEREAS,ensuring the safety and well-being of residents is the City's top priority,and
an essential component of this goal is maintaining optimal emergency response times;
WHEREAS, the Property (defined below), located adjacent to Seton Medical Center,
provides strategic access to the University Boulevard corridor and surrounding communities,
supporting effective emergency service coverage now and in the future;
WHEREAS, long-term population growth will continue to drive demand for emergency
services in this area, making it critical for the City to secure a permanent site for a fire station;
WHEREAS, the City seeks to purchase the Property to ensure long-term stability and full
control over its use, eliminate the uncertainties and financial risks associated with leasing, and to
utilize a prudent investment of public resources, securing a valuable municipal asset; and
WHEREAS,Seller agrees to sell, and Buyer agrees to purchase a portion of Seller's right,
title and interest in and to a 38.86 acre tract of land as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
WITNESSETH:
1. Purchase and Sale. Seller agrees to sell,and Buyer agrees to purchase all of Seller's
right, title and interest in and to approximately 106,553 square feet of land (2.45 acres) and the
improvements thereon,currently located on a larger parent-tract of land that consists of 38.86 acres
with an address of 201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock, Texas 78665, which is more particularly
described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (such land and
improvements being referred to herein as the "Property").
2. Purchase Price; Method of Payment.
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(a) The purchase price for the Property (hereinafter called the "Purchase
Price") shall be the sum of Four and 59/100 Dollars ($4.59) per square foot.
(b) The Purchase Price shall be deposited by Buyer with the Escrow Agent (as
hereinafter defined) on or before the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined) and subject to the
prorations and adjustments hereinafter described, by wire transfer or other immediately available
funds acceptable to Seller.
3. Earnest Money. Within five(5)business days after the Effective Date,Buyer shall
deposit with Heritage Title of Austin (hereinafter called"Escrow Agent"or"Title Company") a
good faith earnest money deposit of Twenty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) (said
deposit, together with all interest earned thereon, called the "Earnest Money"), which Earnest
Money shall be held and disbursed by Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the terms and conditions set forth in that certain
Earnest Money Escrow Agreement to be executed by Seller, Buyer and Escrow Agent
contemporaneously herewith, the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a part
hereof (the "Escrow Agreement"). After the expiration of the Inspection Period (as hereinafter
defined), the Earnest Money shall become non-refundable, except as otherwise provided herein.
On the Closing Date(as hereinafter defined),the Earnest Money shall be applied as partial payment
of the Purchase Price, in accordance with Section 2 hereof. In the event that either party under this
Agreement shall become entitled to receipt of the Earnest Money(the "Receiving Party"), within
three(3)business days following the Receiving Party's request,the other party shall deliver to the
Escrow Agent and the Receiving Party either an authorization of such release or written notice that
it contests to such release. In the event that Receiving Party contests a release, the Escrow Agent
shall resolve the dispute in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement. In the event (a)
of a breach by Seller of this Agreement or (b) that the conditions to Buyer's obligations are not
satisfied or waived by Buyer within the applicable time period,the parties shall compel the Escrow
Agent to return the Earnest Money to Buyer. In the event all of Buyer's conditions are satisfied
and Buyer defaults in its obligation to purchase the Property, the parties shall compel the Escrow
Agent to deliver the Earnest Money to Seller, provided Seller is not in default under this
Agreement.
4. Title Examination and Objections.
(a) Seller shall convey its interest in the Property via special warranty deed, in
form acceptable to Buyer and the Title Company, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances,
subject only to (i) the lien of taxes not yet due and payable, (ii) all matters that would be revealed
by a current and accurate survey and inspection of the Property and waived or not timely objected
to by Buyer pursuant to this Section 4, (iii) all matters of record waived or not timely objected to
by Buyer pursuant to this Section 4, and (iv) any other matters of title to which Buyer shall
expressly consent in writing (each hereinafter called a "Permitted Exception" and collectively,
the "Permitted Exceptions").
(b) Seller shall,within five(5)business days after the Effective Date,direct the
Title Company (i) to prepare, a commitment for the issuance of an extended coverage policy of
title insurance in the amount of the Purchase Price (the "Title Commitment") that sets forth the
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state of the title of the Property showing title in Seller, and (ii) to furnish copies of all exceptions
to title disclosed in the Title Commitment.
(c) Buyer shall have sixty (60) days following its receipt of the Title
Commitment and Survey (as hereinafter defined) to examine title to the Property and to provide
written notice to Seller of any exception to title or other matter shown on the Title Commitment
and the Survey to which Buyer objects (the "Objections"). If Buyer fails to give any notice to
Seller by such date, Buyer shall be deemed to have waived such right to object to any title
exceptions or defects.
(d) Seller shall have ten (10) business days from the date of receipt of the
Objections in which to review said Objections, and to give Buyer written notice as to whether
Seller will attempt to cure any valid Objections specified in Buyer's notice. If Seller fails to deliver
said notice within said ten(10)business-day period,or if Seller notifies Buyer that Seller does not
intend to attempt to cure any or all of Buyer's Objections, then Buyer shall have the right, at
Buyer's option, to waive its Objections and proceed to Closing or terminate this Agreement by
giving written notice to Seller within five (5) business days thereafter, whereby all rights and
obligations of the parties hereunder shall expire(except for those which expressly survive any such
termination), and Buyer shall receive a refund of the Earnest Money, and this Agreement shall
become null and void. If Buyer fails to terminate this Agreement within the time limit specified
above, Buyer shall be deemed to have waived any objection specified in Buyer's notice of title
Objections that Seller has not committed to cure, and any such objection that Seller has not
committed to cure shall thereafter constitute a Permitted Exception under this Agreement.
5. Survey. Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the Title Commitment, Buyer,
at its sole cost and expense, shall order a survey of the Property, prepared in accordance with the
2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (the
"Survey"). The Survey shall be certified to Seller, Buyer, Title Company, and Hall, Render,
Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C., as of the date that it was prepared, by a registered engineer or
surveyor licensed in the State of Texas. The Survey shall be sufficient to cause the Title Company
to delete the standard survey exceptions from the owner's policy of title insurance that will be
obtained by Buyer at the Closing. Upon receipt of the Survey,Buyer shall provide a copy to Seller.
6. Inspection by Buyer.
(a) Buyer shall have until the expiration of the Inspection Period for Buyer and
Buyer's agents and designees to enter the Property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting
the Property, and making such surveys, soil tests,compaction tests, percolation tests, engineering
studies and other investigations and inspections as Buyer may desire to assess the condition of the
Property;provided,(i)Buyer has first given Seller advance notice of at least forty-eight(48)hours
describing the work to be performed and(ii)has given Seller copies of certificates of insurance for
any vendors entering the Property which shall also name Seller as additional insured. Buyer shall
repair any damage to the Property caused by Buyer in conducting its due diligence examination if
the Closing does not occur.Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from any loss,
cost,liability,damage,judgment,or expense(including reasonable attorneys' fees)that arises from
or relates to the acts or omissions of Buyer, its employees, agents, or contractors in conducting its
due diligence examination of the Property.
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(b) Within ten (10) business days following the Effective Date, Seller shall
deliver to Buyer true, correct and complete copies of any of the following documents that are in
Seller's actual possession, along with any other material information in Seller's actual possession
relating to the Property:
(i) Existing environmental site assessments for the Property;
(ii) Existing soil reports for the Property; and
(iii) Existing surveys of the Property and portions thereof.
(c) If for any reason whatsoever Buyer determines, in Buyer's sole discretion,
that any portion of the Property is not satisfactory, then Buyer may terminate this Agreement by
delivering written notice of such termination to Seller at any time commencing as of the Effective
Date and continuing through and including 11:59 p.m. EDT on the date that is one hundred fifty
(150) days after the Effective Date (the "Inspection Period"). In the event Buyer delivers such
termination notice as provided herein, neither party hereunder shall have any further rights,
liabilities, or obligations hereunder, except for those matters contained herein which expressly
survive termination of this Agreement.
(d) During the Inspection Period,Buyer,at its expense, shall complete any land
divisions necessary to establish the Property as a separate legal parcel (the "Subdivision"), in
connection with which Seller shall cooperate with Buyer, at no cost to Seller. The land divisions
shall be accomplished by plat that creates two new lots for the Property;one lot being the lot to be
retained by the Seller, and the other including the Property, and being the parcel to be conveyed to
the Buyer.
7. Conditions Precedent. In addition to other conditions set forth in this Agreement,
Buyer's obligation to purchase the Property shall be subject to and contingent upon the satisfaction
of the following conditions precedent during the Inspection Period or any extension thereof(unless
otherwise noted below), any or all of which Buyer may waive by written notice only:
(a) No Material Adverse Change. There shall be no material adverse change in
the condition of or any matter affecting the Property between the expiration of the Inspection
Period and the Closing Date,including,but not limited to environmental contamination and access
to the Property.
(b) Representations and Warranties. Seller's representations and warranties
contained herein shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date and the Closing Date. For
purposes hereof, a representation shall be false only if it is false to the best of the knowledge and
belief of the party making the representation.
8. Closing. The closing of the purchase and sale of the Property contemplated
hereunder(hereinafter called the "Closing") shall take place in escrow with the Escrow Agent no
later than thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Inspection Period (the "Closing Date").
On the Closing Date, the purchase and sale contemplated hereunder shall take place as follows,
subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement:
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(a) Seller shall execute and deliver the following documents with respect to the
Property:
(i) A Special Warranty Deed(the "Deed"), substantially in the form as
Exhibit C attached hereto and made a part hereof,subject only to the Permitted Exceptions,
to be recorded at Closing;
(ii) An owner's affidavit in a form satisfactory to enable Title Company
to delete the standard preprinted exceptions from Purchaser's title insurance policy;
(iii) A closing statement itemizing and approving all receipts and
disbursements made in connection with the Closing;
(iv) A Certification of Non-foreign Status pursuant to Section 1445 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
(v) Evidence of Seller's authority to convey the Property;
(vi) A properly executed restrictive covenant agreement to be recorded
at Closing, in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit D (the
"Restrictive Covenant Agreement"); and
(vii) A 1099-S or a 1099-S Information Sheet for reporting purposes next
year.
(b) Buyer shall execute and deliver the following documents and items with
respect to the Property:
(i) The Purchase Price to Escrow Agent, in accordance with Section 2
of this Agreement;
(ii) A closing statement itemizing and approving all receipts and
disbursements made in connection with the Closing; and
(iii) A properly executed counterpart to the Restrictive Covenant
Agreement; and
(iv) Any other documents required pursuant to this Agreement or
reasonably requested by Buyer or Buyer's Title Company to consummate the contemplated
transaction.
(c) All city, state and county ad valorem taxes, association dues/fees, and
similar taxes and assessments levied or imposed upon or assessed against the Property for the
calendar year during which the Closing Date occurs shall be prorated in cash and collected by Title
Company as of the Closing Date based on the actual number of days elapsed in such year, with
Seller assuming payment for the period prior to the Closing Date and Buyer assuming payment for
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the period subsequent to the Closing Date. If the actual taxes for the calendar year during which
the Closing Date occurs are not known on the Closing Date, the proration shall be based upon the
actual taxes for the immediately preceding calendar year. Any other assessments or special
assessments (e.g., storm water or sewer assessments) shall be payable in the year assessed and
prorated accordingly.The allocation of real property taxes between Buyer and Seller at the Closing
shall be a final accounting of real property taxes between the parties according to the provisions
of the Texas Tax Code, Section 26.11, regardless of whether or not the actual real property taxes
are more or less than the estimated amount set forth in the settlement statement executed by Buyer
and Seller at the Closing.
(d) Each party shall pay its own costs, fees and expenses, including legal
expenses, in connection with the transaction contemplated herein. Seller shall pay the cost of(i)
the owner's policy of title insurance (excluding the cost of endorsements and any special premium
attributable to the obtainment of affirmative insurance) insuring Buyer as the fee title holder of the
Property in the amount of the Purchase Price,and(ii)one-half of all escrow closing charges.Buyer
shall pay for (i) the cost of all title policy endorsements, (ii) one-half(1/2) of all escrow closing
charges, (iii)the recording fees, (iv) the cost of the Survey, (v) all costs of Buyer's due diligence;
and(vii)transfer taxes, due and payable in connection with the sale of the Property to Buyer.
(e) Utility charges applicable to the surveyed Property,if any, shall be prorated
to the Closing Date, if any.
(f) Seller shall surrender possession of the Property to Buyer on the Closing
Date, free and clear of any other parties, except as set forth in the Permitted Exceptions.
(g) Seller's Conditions to Close. Seller will not be obligated to close the
transaction contemplated hereunder unless each of the following conditions are satisfied on the
Closing Date:
(i) Buyer will have delivered to Seller or Title Company,as applicable,
all documents required hereunder.
(ii) Buyer will have delivered the balance of the Purchase Price.
(iii) Buyer will have completed the Subdivision on or prior to Closing.
(h) Buyer's Conditions to Close. Buyer will not be obligated to close the
transaction contemplated hereunder unless each of the following conditions are satisfied on the
Closing Date:
(i) Seller will have delivered to Buyer or Title Company, as applicable,
all documents required hereunder.
(ii) Buyer shall have received the Title Commitment and confirmation
of the Title Company's irrevocable commitment to insure title by
means of the Title Policy showing fee title to the Property vested in
Buyer containing no exceptions other than the Permitted
Exceptions.
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9. Seller's Warranties, Representations and Additional Covenants. Seller represents,
warrants and covenants that as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date:
(a) Seller is the current title owner of the Property.
(b) The Property, at Closing, will be free and clear of all monetary liens and
encumbrances,except as otherwise agreed between the parties,except as the Permitted Exceptions
or as otherwise agreed to by the parties.
(c) The Property is being sold "as-is, where-is, with all faults" as further
described in Section 10 of this Agreement.
The foregoing representations are true,correct and complete, and the foregoing warranties
are in full force and effect and binding on Seller, as of the date hereof, and shall be true and correct
and in full force and effect, as the case may be, and deemed to have been reaffirmed and restated
by Seller as of the date and time of the Closing.
10. Condition of the Property. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that, other than the
representations and warranties expressly stated above in this Agreement and in any document
executed by Seller pursuant to this Agreement,Seller has not made,does not make,and specifically
negates and disclaims any representations, warranties, promises, covenants, agreements, or
guaranties of any kind or character whatsoever, whether express or implied, oral or written, past,
present, or future of, as to, concerning, or with respect to the Property. Buyer acknowledges that
the purchase of the Property is on an "AS-IS", "WHERE-IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS" basis
without any implied warranties, and upon consummating any such purchase, Buyer accepts and
agrees to bear all risks regarding all attributes and conditions, latent or otherwise, of the Property
acquired by Buyer.
11. Condemnation and Casualty. If all or any portion of the Property is damaged or
destroyed by any casualty or is the subject of a taking or condemnation under eminent domain law
after the Effective Date but prior to the Closing Date, Seller will have no obligation to repair or
replace any damage or destruction caused by the foregoing, but the following will apply at the
Closing: (1) in the event of a casualty, Seller will assign the insurance proceeds to Buyer; and (2)
in the event of a taking,or condemnation,Seller will assign to Buyer its rights to any condemnation
proceeds resulting from such taking. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such casualty,
condemnation, or taking is a "Material Event" (as defined below), then Buyer may elect to
terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller given on or before the Closing Date,and upon
such termination,any Earnest Money will be returned to Buyer and the parties will have no further
liability or obligation hereunder. As used in this Section, a "Material Event" means either of the
following: (a) a casualty resulting in damage or destruction to the improvements, if the cost to
restore the improvements to their condition immediately prior to such casualty is reasonably
estimated to exceed $250,000.00; or (b) a casualty, taking or condemnation which would impede
access to the Property, reduce available parking required by laws or any applicable agreements
affecting the Property, or otherwise materially impede Buyer's planned use of the Property.
12. Remedies. In the event of a default by either party under the terms of this
Agreement that is first discovered by the non-defaulting party(the"Non-Defaulting Party")prior
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to the Closing and is not cured by such defaulting party (the "Defaulting Party"), as provided
hereunder, the Non-Defaulting Party's remedies hereunder shall be either to (i) terminate this
Agreement,receive the Earnest Money from the Escrow Agent,and receive reimbursement for all
of the Non-Defaulting Party's documented third-party expenses related to action taken by the Non-
Defaulting Party in fulfillment of such party's obligations under this Agreement, subject to a
maximum of up to Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00), or (ii) seek specific
performance of the Defaulting Party's obligations under this Agreement,together with a reduction
of the Purchase Price equal to the costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in pursuit of such
remedy.
13. Notice. Any notices, requests, demands, tenders and communications hereunder
shall be in writing and may be served(i) by electronic email transmission; (ii)by depositing same
in the United States mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage prepaid and registered or
certified with return receipt requested; (iii) by recognized overnight, third party prepaid courier
service (such as Federal Express); (iv) by delivering the same in person to such party; or (v) by
telecopy with confirmation thereof. Any notice or other communication transmitted as aforesaid
shall be deemed effectively given (x) on the date of delivery if personally delivered or sent by
electronic email or facsimile transmission, (y) on the date delivered if sent by courier service, or
(z) on the date indicated on the return receipt if mailed. Either party may change its address for
notices by giving notice to the other as provided below.
The addresses for notices are as follows:
If to Seller: Ascension Seton,
250 West 96th Street,
Suite 415, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260,
Attn: Real Estate Department
With a Copy To: Sadie R. Zurfluh
330 E. Kilbourn, Suite 1250
Milwaukee,WI 53202
szurfluh @hallrender.com
If to Buyer: City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock,Texas 78664
Attn: City Manager
With a Copy To: Stephanie Sandre, City Attorney
Sheets & Crossfield, PLLC
309 East Main Street
Round Rock,Texas 78664
14. Brokers and Commission. Seller and Buyer each represent and warrant to the other
that neither has employed, retained or consulted any broker, agent, or finder in carrying on the
negotiations in connection with this Agreement or the purchase and sale referred to herein, and
Seller and Buyer shall each indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any and all
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claims, demands, causes of action, debts, liabilities,judgments and damages (including costs and
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection with the enforcement of this indemnity) which
may be asserted or recovered against the indemnified party on account of any brokerage fee,
commission or other compensation arising by reason of the indemnitor's breach of this
representation and warranty. This Section 14 shall survive the closing or any termination of this
Agreement.
15. Modification. This Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and agreements
between Seller and Buyer with respect to the purchase and sale of the Property and other matters
contained herein, and contains the sole and entire understanding between Seller and Buyer with
respect to the transaction contemplated hereby. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended
except by an instrument in writing signed by or on behalf of Seller and Buyer.
16. Waiver. Neither the failure of either party to exercise any power given such party
hereunder or to insist upon strict compliance by the other party with its obligation hereunder, nor
any custom or practice of the parties at variance with the terms hereof shall constitute a waiver of
either party's right to demand exact compliance with the terms hereof.
17. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed under and
interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas, without
reference to the conflicts of laws or choice of law provisions thereof.
18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, and all of such counterparts together shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
19. Time. Time is of the essence as to this Agreement.
20. Captions. The captions and headings used in this Agreement are for convenience
only and do not in any way restrict, modify or amplify the terms of this Agreement.
21. Deadlines. In the event any deadline arising under this Agreement shall fall on a
Saturday, Sunday,or legal holiday, such deadline shall be automatically deemed to fall on the first
(1st) business day immediately following such Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
22. Severability. This Agreement is intended to be performed in accordance with, and
only to the extent permitted by, all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and is
intended, and shall for all purposes be deemed to be,a single, integrated document setting forth all
of the agreements and understandings of the parties hereto. If any term or provision of this
Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall for any reason and to any
extent be held to be invalid or unenforceable, then such term or provision shall be ignored, and to
the maximum extent possible, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, but without
giving effect to such term or provision.
23. Electronic Signatures. Signature pages bearing facsimile signatures, or digital or
electronic signatures (including, but not limited to, via DocuSign), and delivered by the Portable
Document Format (PDF), shall be effective for purposes of binding the parties to this Agreement.
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24. Confidentiality. This Agreement, including the terms hereof, and/or any
information provided by Seller to Buyer, and any information obtained by Buyer relating to the
Property in the course of Buyer's review, including, without limitation, any environmental
assessment or audit (hereinafter, the foregoing shall collectively be referred to as the "Protected
Information"), shall be treated as confidential information by Buyer and Seller as permitted by
law, and Buyer and Seller shall instruct their employees, agents, representatives, and contractors
as to the confidentiality of all such information as permitted by law. Buyer and Seller will not,
except with the express prior written consent of the other party, directly or indirectly, (a) disclose
or permit the disclosure of any information to any person or entity except (1) persons who are
bound to observe the terms hereof, or (2) if such disclosure is required by law or by regulatory or
judicial process,or(b)use or permit the use of all information pertaining to the Property(1)in any
way detrimental to the other party, or (2) for any purpose other than evaluating the contemplated
purchase of the Property, except as required by law. Buyer agrees that if the Closing does not
occur, Buyer will promptly upon written request of Seller return to Seller or its authorized agent
all written or tangible Protected Information. Seller shall not enter into any back-up offer
agreements with respect to the potential sale of the Property to a third party prior to the Closing
Date or earlier termination of this Agreement. The obligations of Buyer and Seller set forth in this
Section shall survive the Closing or the termination of this Agreement, as applicable.
[Signature page follows.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of Seller and Buyer has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized representative(s), to be effective as of the Effective Date.
SELLER:
Ascension Seton, f/k/a Seton Family Hospitals,
a Texas nonprofit corporation
Electronically signed by:Andrew Lane
ihd`ew Lane Date:Aug 28,2025 08:51:34 CDT
By:
Printed: Andrew Lane
Title: Texas Market CFO
BUYER:
City of Round Rock,
a home-rule municipal corporation and political
subdivision f the State of Texas
By:
Printed:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION AND DEPICTION OF THE PROPERTY
To be determined by the ALTA Survey.
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EXHIBIT B
EARNEST MONEY ESCROW AGREEMENT
THIS EARNEST MONEY ESCROW AGREEMENT (this "Escrow Agreement") is
made and entered into this day of , 2025,by and among Ascension Seton,
f/k/a Seton Family Hospitals, a Texas nonprofit corporation ("Seller"), the City of Round Rock,
a home-rule municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Texas ("Buyer"), and
Heritage Title Company of Austin ("Escrow Agent").
WHEREAS, Seller and Buyer have entered into that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement
dated as of (the "Purchase Agreement"), and Escrow Agent
acknowledges receiving the Purchase Agreement describing the sale and purchase of that certain
real property described therein, which Purchase Agreement is, by this reference, made a part
hereof, and all terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to such
terms in the Purchase Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Buyer and Seller desire to have Escrow Agent hold the Earnest Money in
escrow, as required by the Purchase Agreement and pursuant to the terms hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties
hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. Within five (5) business days after the Effective Date of the Purchase Agreement,
Buyer shall deposit with Escrow Agent an Earnest Money deposit of Twenty Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($20,000.00). The Earnest Money, together with any interest or other income earned
thereon, shall be held, invested and disbursed pursuant to the respective terms and provisions
hereof and of the Purchase Agreement.
2. Upon the Closing Date,Escrow Agent shall apply the Earnest Money,together with
any accrued interest thereon, to the Purchase Price as required by the Purchase Agreement.
3. Contemporaneously with or prior to the Closing Date, Buyer shall deposit the
Purchase Price with the Escrow Agent. The Purchase Price, together with any interest or other
income earned thereon, shall be held, invested and disbursed pursuant to the respective terms and
provisions hereof and of the Purchase Agreement.
4. Within five (5) business days after written notification from both Buyer and Seller
that the sale contemplated by the Purchase Agreement shall not take place, Escrow Agent shall
deliver the Earnest Money as required by the Purchase Agreement.
5. Buyer and Seller mutually agree that in the event of any controversy regarding the
Earnest Money, unless mutual written instructions are received by the Escrow Agent directing the
Earnest Money's disposition, the Escrow Agent shall not take any action, but instead shall await
the disposition of any proceeding relating to the Earnest Money or, at the Escrow Agent's option,
the Escrow Agent may interplead all parties and deposit the Earnest Money with a court of
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competent jurisdiction in which event the Escrow Agent may recover all of its court costs and
reasonable attorneys' fees.
6. Buyer and Seller hereby covenant and agree that Escrow Agent shall not be liable
for any loss, cost or damage which it may incur as a result of serving as Escrow Agent hereunder,
except for any loss, cost or damage arising out of Escrow Agent's gross negligence or willful
misconduct. Accordingly,except as otherwise provided in this Section 6, Escrow Agent shall not
incur any liability with respect to (a) any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith upon
advice of its counsel, given with respect to any questions relating to its duties and responsibilities
hereunder,or(b)any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon any document,including
any written notice of instruction provided for herein or in the Purchase Agreement, not only as to
the due execution and the validity and effectiveness thereof, but also as to the truth and accuracy
of any information contained therein,which Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine
and to have been signed or presented by proper person or persons in conformity with the provisions
of this Agreement. Buyer and Seller hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Escrow Agent
against any and all losses,claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable costs of
investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements actually incurred, which may be
imposed upon and incurred by Escrow Agent in connection with its serving as Escrow Agent
hereunder.
7. Any notice required hereunder shall be delivered to the parties and in the manner
as required by the Purchase Agreement. Escrow Agent's address for notice purposes is as follows:
Heritage Title Company of Austin
Attn:
Facsimile:
8. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal
laws of the State of Texas, without reference to the conflicts of laws or choice of law provisions
thereof.
9. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and
assigns.
[Signature page follows.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have caused this Escrow Agreement to be duly
executed as of the date first written above.
SELLER:
Ascension Seton, f/k/a Seton Family Hospitals,
a Texas nonprofit corporation
By:
Printed:
Title:
BUYER:
City of Round Rock,
a home-rule municipal corporation and political
subdivision of the State of Texas
By:
Printed:
Title:
ESCROW AGENT:
Heritage Title Company of Austin
By:
Printed:
Title:
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EXHIBIT C
FORM SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY
REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM ANY
INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS
FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR
YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
The undersigned, Ascension Seton, f/k/a Seton Family Hospitals, a Texas nonprofit corporation
("Grantor"), whose address is , for and in consideration
of the sum of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS($10.00)and other good and valuable consideration to Grantor
in hand paid by the City of Round Rock,a home-rule municipal corporation and political subdivision of the
State of Texas ("Grantee"), the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, has
GRANTED, BARGAINED, SOLD AND CONVEYED and by these presents does GRANT, BARGAIN,
SELL and CONVEY unto Grantee, whose address is
, the real property located in Williamson County,
Texas, described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, together with all
right,title and interest of Grantor in and to all of the buildings,structures,and other improvements forming
a part of said real property and all rights, easements, interests and appurtenances pertaining thereto
(collectively,the"Property").
This conveyance is made subject and subordinate to the encumbrances and exceptions described in
Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for all purposes,but only to the extent they
validly exist and affect or relate to the Property(the"Permitted Exceptions").
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property, subject to the Permitted Exceptions as aforesaid,unto
Grantee,its successors and assigns forever,and Grantor does hereby bind Grantor and Grantor's successors
and assigns, to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND, all and singular the Property unto Grantee, its
successors and assigns, against every person or entity lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part
thereof, except as to the Permitted Exceptions set forth above, by, through, or under Grantor, but not
otherwise.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned Grantor has executed this Special Warranty Deed
as of the day of , 2025.
GRANTOR:
Ascension Seton, f/k/a Seton Family
Hospitals, a Texas nonprofit corporation
By:
Name:
Its:
This record was acknowledged before me on day of , 2025, by
,as of Ascension Seton, a Texas nonprofit corporation
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF:
Joel D. Swider
Hall, Render,et al
500 N Meridian Street, Ste 400
Indianapolis,Indiana 46204
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
Joel D. Swider
Hall, Render,et al
500 N Meridian Street,Ste 400
Indianapolis,Indiana 46204
EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT B
Permitted Exceptions
1. Restrictive Covenant Agreement
2. Insert Permitted Exceptions as determined by Paragraph 4(a) of the Purchase and Sale
Agreement.
EXHIBIT D
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT
THIS RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of
, 2025 ("Effective Date"),by and between Ascension Seton, f/k/a Seton
Family Hospitals, a Texas nonprofit corporation ("Owner 1") and City of Round Rock, a home-
rule municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Texas ("Owner 2").
RECITALS:
A. On the date hereof,Owner 1 has conveyed to Owner 2 a portion of that real property
located at 201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock, Texas 78665 with a tax key number of R472010,
which is more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Burdened Property");
B. As a condition of such conveyance, Owner 1 has required and Owner 2 has agreed
to the execution and recording of this Agreement;
C. Owner 1 is also the owner of that certain real property located at 201 Seton
Parkway,Round Rock,Texas,78665,with a tax key number of R472010,and 301 Seton Parkway,
Round Rock, Texas 78665, with a tax key number of R472009, which is more particularly
described on Exhibit B attached hereto(the"Benefitted Property",and together with the Burdened
Property, the "Properties"); and
C. Owner 1 and Owner 2 are entering into this Agreement to restrict the use of the
Burdened Property for the benefit of the Owner 1, immediately following the Effective Date.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Owner 1 and Owner
2 agree as follows:
2. Restrictions.
(a) The Burdened Property shall be used exclusively for the purpose of fire
protection and emergency services for the City of Round Rock, including, but not limited to, the
construction, operation, and maintenance of fire stations, emergency response facilities, training
centers, and related infrastructure necessary to support fire protection and emergency services
(the "Permitted Use"). The Property shall not be used for any other purpose without the prior
written consent of the Owner 1, or its successors and assigns.
(b) If Owner 2 fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement
(including, without limitation, using or allowing the use of the Burdened Property to be used for
any use other than the Permitted Use, Owner 1 shall be entitled to (i) seek all remedies available
at law or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to seek an action for specific
performance or injunction; or (ii) repurchase the Burdened Property from Owner 1 for the price
Owner 2 originally paid to acquire the Burdened Property (the "Repurchase Right"). Prior to
seeking to enforce this Agreement or exercising its Repurchase Right, Owner 1 shall provide
Owner 2 with written notice describing any alleged violation in detail, and Owner 2 shall have
thirty (30) days to eliminate any alleged violation. Owner 1 may not pursue any remedies unless
Owner 2 fails to correct any alleged violation within the thirty (30) day cure period. The
Repurchase Right shall be exercisable by written notice from Owner 1 to Owner 2, and shall be
completed within sixty (60) days of such notice. Upon repurchase, ownership of the Burdened
Property shall revert to Owner 1, and Owner 2 shall transfer title of the Burdened Property back
to Owner 1, free and clear of any liens or encumbrances, other than those agreed upon in this
Agreement.
3. Right of First Refusal.
(a) In the event Owner 2 desires to sell, transfer, or otherwise convey the
Burdened Property to a third-party that is not a governmental entity or political subdivision with
the power of eminent domain, (i) Owner 2 shall provide Owner 1 with a binding contract setting
forth all of the terms and conditions of said transaction (the "Offer"), which contract shall contain
a provision whereby the effectiveness of said contract is subject to the Purchase ROFR contained
in this Agreement(the"Purchase ROFR"),and(ii) that Owner 1 shall have the right to acquire the
Burdened Property on the terms of the Offer.
(b) Owner 1 shall have thirty (30) days from its receipt of any Offer within
which to exercise the Purchase ROFR. If Owner 1 does not notify Owner 2 that Owner 1 is
exercising the Purchase ROFR within such 30-day period, then Owner 2 may proceed with the
transfer of the Burdened Property in strict accordance with the terms of such Offer; provided that
if there are any changes in such Offer,a new"Offer"will be deemed to have been made and Owner
2 will not be entitled to transfer the Burdened Property until Owner 2 has complied with the terms
of this Agreement with respect to such new Offer.If Owner 1 exercises the Purchase ROFR,Owner
1 and Owner 2 shall enter into a purchase contract on substantially the same terms as those
contained in the Offer. The rights granted to Owner 1 hereunder shall be ongoing and shall not be
affected by Owner 2's failure to exercise the Purchase ROFR on one or more occasions, and shall
run with the land.
(c) No Offer shall (i)provide for any non-cash consideration to be received by
Owner 2 as part of the purchase price for the Burdened Property, (ii) include any property interest
that is not a part of the Burdened Property (e.g., a bulk sale), (iii) contain any provisions that are
intended to frustrate or defeat the Purchase ROFR or that only the proposed transferee is
reasonably capable of satisfying, (iv) restrict the use of or otherwise encumber the Burdened
Property (or any portion thereof), or (v) require any alterations, additions, changes or
improvements to the Burdened Property. Any provisions of an Offer that violate the terms of this
Agreement shall be of no force or effect as between Owner 1 and Owner 2, and Owner 1 need not
match such provisions. In addition, Owner 2 shall not enter into any transaction under which it
will transfer a portion,but not all, of the Burdened Property.
(d) Any transfer of the Burdened Property in violation of the terms of this
Agreement (an "Invalid Sale") shall, at the option of Owner 1, be null and void. Owner 1 shall
have the right to purchase the Burdened Property upon the terms and conditions of any Invalid
Sale.
4. Miscellaneous.
(a) Title. This Agreement shall be deemed to be real covenants and restrictions
which touch and concern the Burdened Property and the Benefitted Property, and shall run with
title to the Burdened Property, and shall be binding on the owner of the Burdened Property and
Benefitted Property and all future owners of the Burdened Property and the Benefitted Property.
(b) Notices. Any notice, request, or other communication to be given to any
party hereunder shall be in writing and sent by reputable overnight courier such as Federal Express
or UPS or other means of personal service(including by a reputable courier service or professional
messenger service), in all cases, addressed to the intended party at the address to which property
tax statements are sent with respect to such party. If such notice is served personally, such notice
will be deemed to be given at the time of such personal service. If such notice is served by Federal
Express or other overnight courier or by reputable messenger service, such notice will be deemed
to be given on the day of delivery(or if delivered other than on a business day,then on the business
day following the acceptance of such notice for delivery by Federal Express or such other courier).
To Owner 1: Ascension Seton,
250 West 96th Street,
Suite 415, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260,
Attn: Real Estate Department
To Owner 2: City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Attn: City Manager
With copy to:
Stephanie Sandre, City Attorney
Sheets & Crossfield, PLLC
309 East Main Street
Round Rock,Texas 78664
(c) Attorneys' Fees. If any party initiates or defends any legal action or
proceeding to enforce or interpret any of the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party in any
such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover from the losing party in any such action or
proceeding its reasonable costs and reasonable attorneys' fees (including its reasonable costs and
attorneys' fees on any appeal). Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement
between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof. Any oral or written representations,
agreements, understandings, or statements shall be of no force and effect.
(d) Captions. Captions in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of
reference only and do not define, describe, or limit the scope or the intent of this Agreement or
any of the terms hereof.
(e) Severability.If any provision hereof,or any portion of any provision hereof,
shall be deemed to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceability shall not alter the remaining portion of any provision, or any other provision
hereof, as each provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to be severable from all other
provisions hereof.
(f) Waiver. The waiver by either party hereto of any right granted to it
hereunder shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other right granted herein, nor shall the same
be deemed to be a continuation of any matter previously waived.
(g) Construction. This Agreement is the result of negotiations between the
parties and,accordingly,no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any
party by virtue of the authorship of this Agreement, or any portion thereof.
(h) Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds for Williamson County, Texas.
(i) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
(j) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original but all of which taken together, shall
constitute one instrument.
(signatures on following pages)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Owner 1 and Owner 2 have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the Effective Date.
OWNER 1:
Ascension Seton, f/k/a Seton Family Hospitals,
a Texas nonprofit corporation
By:
Printed:
Title:
STATE OF )
) ss
COUNTY OF )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on 2025 by
as of Ascension Seton, a Texas nonprofit
corporation.
Notary Public
Printed
My commission expires:
I
OWNER 2
City of Round Rock,
a home-rule municipal corporation and
political subdivision of the State of Texas
By:
Printed:
Title:
STATE OF )
) ss
COUNTY OF )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on 2025 by
as of the City of Round Rock, a
Notary Public
Printed
My commission expires:
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF BURDENED PROPERTY
To be confirmed by title commitment.
EXHIBIT B
DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITTED PROPERTY
To be confirmed by title commitment.