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Wr'f NTAl PROTECTION AGEHCT. REG10H II 133 MAR H PM 2 02 ERRS SITE COMPLIANCE ":"in Islands Housing Authority Post Office Box 7668 Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00801 Telephone (809) 775-2741 Office of the Executive Director March 5, 1993 Ms. Caroline Kwan Emergency and Remedial Response Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 737 New York, NY 10278 Re: Second Request for Information Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq. Concerning Release at the Tutu Well Field Site Dear Ms. Kwan: Enclosed are the responses of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority ("VIHA") to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Request for Information. This letter also confirms the telephone conversation between Andrew L. Praschak and Ralda Simmonds, VIHA's Legal Counsel, whereby an extension was granted to VIHA for submission of initial responses by March 5, 1993 and submission of supplemental responses by March 25, 1993. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Conrad E. Francois, II Executive Director CEF/dp Enclosure C: Andrew L. Praschak, Assistant Regional Counsel Ralda V. Simmonds, Legal Counsel — An equal opportunity employer — TUT *64487* 64487 /0r RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION J /4 QUESTION #1: The Virgin Islands Housing Authority has no additional information which would supplement its previous response of January 25, 1987. QUESTION #2: Yes, mechanic repairs including oil changes, were and are performed at the facility. These repairs includes the following: Type A. Oil Changes B. Tune-ups C. Replacement of brakes and brake shoes D. Repair to Electrical System E. Checking levels and replenishing automotive fluids F. Lubrication G. Engine Steam Cleaning Location Motor Pool located on the 1st floor of the facility Same as above Same of above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Frequency Before 1988 -Bi-Annually After 1988 - Quarterly Before 1988 After 1988 Before 1988 After 1988 Before 1988 After 1988 Before 1988 After 1988 Bi-Annually Quarterly As needed As needed Bi-Annually Quarterly Bi-Annually Quarterly Before 1988 -Bi-Annually After 1988 - Quarterly Before 1988 - BiAnnually After 1988 - Quarterly All diesel vehicles are serviced on a monthly basis QUESTION #3: Yes, based on the definition of hazardous materials as set out in 40 CFR Section 302.4. Response to Request for Information QUESTION #4: The hazardous materials used are as follows: Disposal No disposal necessary because only small amount of effluent. Flush with water after application into sewage drain. Same as "B" above Substance Storage A. Potassium Component of Hydro-Steam Hydroxide steam cleaning solution purchased in 55 gallon drums stored in the Motor Pool of the facility. B. Methylene Component of Zepresto Chloride and Selig Carbonator Cleaners purchased in 5 and 7 gallon bottles stored in the Motor Pool of the facility. C. Creosol Component of Zepresto Carbonator Cleaner purchased in 5 gallon bottles stored in the Motor Pool of the facility. D. Xylenols Component of Zepresto Carbonator Cleaner purchased in 5 gallon bottles stored in the Motor Pool of the facility. E. Phenol Component of Zepresto Carbonator Cleaner purchased in 5 gallon bottles stored in the Motor Pool of the facility. F. Cresylic Component of Selig Acid Carbonator Cleaner purchased in 7 gallon bottles stored in the Motor Pool of the facility. The Virgin Islands Housing Authority is currently searching for documentation which relates to this question. Any Same as "B" above Same as "B" above Same as "B" above TUT Response to Request for Information documentation found will be provided by the March 25, 1993 deadline. QUESTION 85: From November of 1982 when the Motor Pool became operational to November 16, 1989, all used motor oil was stored in 55 gallon metal drums. In November 16, 1989, approximately 10 to 12 drums of used oil were removed by Safety-Kleen Envirosystems Company at the request of the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources. This disposal process and analysis of disposed materials were supervised by the following individuals: Mr. Leonard 6. Reed Assistant Director Environmental Protection Division Department of Planning and Natural Resources Nisky Center, Suit 231 St. Thomas, V.I. 00802 (809) 774-3320 Other contact Safety-Kleen Envirosystems Company P.O. Box 1098 Manati, P.R. 00701 (809) 854-1090 QUESTION #6: There are no oil/water separators. However, there is an underground storage tank which was located on the facility when VIHA obtained ownership on November 28, 1978 by Deed of Marshal. Upon purchasing of the facilities, VIHA found that the underground storage tank was already filed to its capacity by Tropical Motors, the previous occupant, and as such was never used by VIHA. No diagrams or drawings were received from the previous owner nor does VIHA have any information as to the size, actual location and contents of the underground storage tank. The contents of the underground storage tank were also removed by the Safety-Kleen Envirosystem Company on November 16, 1989. See answer number five (5). In addition to Safety-Kleen Envirosystem Company, the following person may have information pertaining to this question. Response to Request for Information Mr. Joseph F. Sanson No. 14 Tracy Way Cowpet Bay East St. Thomas, V.I. 00802 QUESTION #7: No, Because the inlet pipe leading to the underground storage tank was capped from the time VIHA purchased the facility until November 16, 1989 when all the contents were removed. QUESTION #8: QUESTION #9: QUESTION #10: QUESTION #11: QUESTION #12: Not Applicable VIHA does not use any of the hazardous substances listed and does not know of any means by which any such substances could enter the unit identified in answer number six (6) . No, but see previous reference to Leonard Reed and Safety-Kleen Envirosystem Company. As previously described in answer number six (6) , the underground storage tank was completely emptied by Safety-Kleen Envirosystem Company of November 16, 1989. VIHA has no information as to the removal process. Please refer to answers five (5) and six (6). QUESTION #13: (A) Names Tropical Motors Joseph Sanson (B) Address Unknown No. 14 Tracy Way Cowpet Bay East St. Thomas, VI 00802 To the best of VlHA's knowledge, Tropical Motors is no longer in business. QUESTION #14: There are small areas of stained soil caused by inoperable water trucks located approximately 40 feet West of the Motor Pool facility around the mechanic shed. VIHA has plans to construct a concrete apron around the mechanic shed to prevent any seepage into the soil. Response to Request for Information QUESTION #15: Used oil is drained directly from the vehicle to a three to four gallon container which has a long funnel attached. This container is then emptied into a 55 gallon metal drum which is stored on wooden pallets on gaveled covered soil. QUESTION #16: Employees who are responsible for the general housekeeping of the areas of the facility are as follows: Employees Title Theodore Thomas Diesel Auto Mechanic Ronald Roumou Auto Mechanic I Ashley Donadelle Motor Pool Supervisor Fitzroy Bridges Contract Services Chief 003 2361 Response to Request for Information CERTIFICATION OF ANSWERS TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Territory of the Virgin Islands I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document (response to EPA Request for information) and all documents submitted herewith, and that the submitted information is true, accurate, and complete, and that all documents submitted herewith are complete and authentic unless otherwise indicated. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment. I am also aware that I am under a continuing obligation to supplement my response to EPA'S Request for Information if any additional information relevant to the matters addressed in EPA's Request for Information or my response thereto should become known or available to me. EDOUARD T. deLAGARDE NAME DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE TITLE SIGNATURE SUBSCRIBED and-^SWORN to before me this 1993. NOTARY 236:, QUESTION 12 1993 Quarterly Maintenance Schedule for All Gasoline Consumption Vehicles All diesel operated vehicles will be checked monthly depending on usage. January. April. July. October GT GT GT GT GT 309 311 312 313 670 GT GT GT GT GT 600 601 602 603 604 GT GT GT GT GT 727 728 730 731 782 GT - 783 February. May. August. November GT GT GT GT GT 732 733 735 738 739 GT GT GT GT GT 740 741 742 743 744 GT GT GT GT GT 745 747 748 749 781 GT - 784 March. June. September. December GT GT GT GT GT 750 752 753 755 757 GT - 763 GT - 766 GT - 768 GT - 769 GT -771 GT GT GT GT GT 776 777 778 779 780 GT - 799 DIVISION OF Xt;»5U£^-, QUESTION 15 NVI: ONMENTAL PROTECTION /iV. • _ - • • > ! -- --. X GOVERNMENT OF THE VIKGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES NISKY CENTER. SUITE 231 NO. 45A ESTATE NISKY CHARLOTTE AMALIE. ST. THOMAS. V.I. OO8O2 January 27, 1993 Mr. Edward DeLagarde Director of Maintenance VI Housing Authority PO Box 7668 St. Thomas, VI 00801 Dear Mr. DeLagarde: As per your request regarding copies of the waste oil laboratory analysis conducted by Safety Kleen Envirosystems (SKE), I am hereby submitting to you the following: - March 14, 1990 letter from SKE to Mr. Leonard Reed; - Material Survey Form for VIHA taken on 11/16/89; and - Prequalification Evaluation Material Analysis form, completed 12/15/89 The above information reflects a sample of the waste oil collected and the removal of the eight hundred (800) gallons of waste oil removed from the VI Housing Authority site on St. Thomas between May 8-11, 1990. Please note that the survey and analysis were performed prior to the collection dates. Should you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact Ms. Laura Hassell at (809) 774-3320. Sincerely, Benjam/Ln I. Naze Director, DEP Attachments: (3) cc: Leonard G. Reed, Assistant Director, DEP Laura Hassell, Quality Assurance Officer T'UT OO3 2364 s SAFETY-KLEEN ENVIROSYSTEK i COMPANY OF P fl INC PLANT LOCATION KM 51 HIGHWAY 2 PO BOX 1098. MANATI. PR 00701 / TEL (809) 854-1090 (800) 462-7480 (PR ) / FAX (809) 854-6195 March 1-i , Mr. Leonard G. Heed Assistant Director Knvironmental Protection Division Department of Planning and Natural Resources .\isky Center, Suite ^31 St. lliomas. U.S. V i r g i n Island UUHU2 Ke: uaste Oil Pick-up Program Keports Dear Mr. Heed: As agreed in our contract No. PC-\ 1 tU-348-89, please enclosed 1 ind Attachment =1 which includes copies ot the laboratory analysis and surveys tor the first thirteen (13) waste oil generators sampled in St. Thomas, L.S. V i r g i n islands on ll/lo/8y and 11/16/89. Copy ot the yuaiity Assurance Records are also included for your verification on Attachment #2. Also please enclosed find Attachment s3 which includes copies of f i v e (5) Uniform Hazardous haste Manifests for four (4) lankers and a Vacuum truck shipped w i t h waste Oil from St. ihomas. L.S. \ i r g i n Islands to Safety Meen tnvirosystems Co. of P.K. inc. on 12/29/Hy and li:/3U/89. Attached to each manifest there is a loa" which specifies the generators winch their waste oil was collected and the amount of gallons collected from eacii generator. A total of 24,500 gallons of waste oil was collected to a total of seven (7) generators winch had signed agreement with DPNK. I he remaining sampled Generators were not serviced because their signed agreements were not available in DPNK at the collection time. As requested on the above mentioned contract, we have found that the total Bl'Ls saved from this first effort were 3,413.37 \ iu' Bl'Us. Calculations made to reach tins number are I'mina in Attachment «4. Mr. Heed tnvironmentai Protection Div. SKh w i l l be collecting the remaining waste Oil t rom t: e outstand ing Generators as soon as their agreements with DP.\K are completed and signed. Also. Safety Kieen hnvirosystems employees w i l l be going to St. I homas on trie following w^eks to samuie morr- Haste Oil Generators ami to nick up their «aste Oil -is S'>on a? tlie iaboratorv analysis are completed and Generators agreements are signed. If voii nave any quest ions regard i ng this SIIDKTI . please -u hesitate to call us at your earJ lest convenience. lhank you. Cordialiy, ' \ /' /\' Stevens S/iles/Kepresentflt i ve '// / [ Jft/JH cc: Ms. Claudette loung -Hinds Director - V i r g i n Islands tnergv 01iice Ms. Am mail Saleem Assistant Director - v i r g i n Island K:iernv '•''• t let- A t t a c h m e n t = Laboratory A n a i v s i s and Surveys tor »aste Oil Generators in St Iliomas, L. S. V i r g i n Islands. "TUT 003 2367 •JPC a ic QDC D PR a oc BRESLUBE tNVIHOSYSTEMS D FUEL D RECYCLE D TOLLING DOC o O K Sample No: 76465 OTHER MATERIAL SURVEY ii- JNLY SK Control No: Date Received: County Street City ompany Name . box Nature of Business. State 10 Numbers: Illinois ID. Missouri ID_ Manifest Address: flBilling Address D Facility Address Manifest to: (0l5afery-Kleen u Other. S.I.C. Number. State___ ID_ B. Material Descnption LL&5T <* U if ' n J Process Descnption l^Of~^^ "/ ' Volume (gal ) , H Wk G Mth G Otr D Yr G Onrn Volume on Hand (gal.) &C*D , ^, Storage Capacity (gal.) In ^fiSrums f^fBiilk Shipping Frequency In fl Drums f~l Bulk si ^— /\-f C. Physical Description Color . /LxAP«*>^- Layers L^One ^TTwo G Three Physical State <5 Liquid GSemisolid G Solid Liquid Viscosity L- Low >g Medium G High D. Material Composition (vd%) VA/otar Non-wolatile Material Settled Solids Min Max Typical E. Attach material safety data sheets for material components requiring employee communication under OS)HA (Ret 29 CFR 1910.1200). Attach any current analysis of the material. D MSDS attached D Analysis attached t>No attachments eck all of the following substances which may be in the material. Corrosives, Poisons, Forbiddens. Radioactives, Explosives, or Gases. D TSCA regulated materials (PCB, PBB, Chlorinated dibenzodioxins or furans). G Materials used exclusively as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, etc. D OSHA carcinogens above exclusion levels (Ref. 29 CFR 1910.1001 -). n Toxic components with OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV less than 2 ppm or 8 mg/m3 G Toxic metals (Arsenic. Beryllium, Cadmium, Mercury, Selenium). G Reactive components (Sulfides, Cyanides, Shock Sensitives, Pyrophorics, etc.). G Water reactive components (Isocyanates, Acid Chlorides, Anhydrides, etc.). G Biological hazards (Pathogenics, Infectious agents, Etiologic agents, etc.). G None of the above G Special Handling Required ______________ Identify if present Amount Units G. DOT Hazardous Material Oescrjptioa(Re/. 4SLCER J72.101) Proper Shipping Name <^c? 5/r L///£'•&••*• Hazard Cla Numbef \ Not DOT Hazardous Material Q Need assistance to determine H- ERA Hazardous Waste Description (Ref. 40 CFR 261) Waste Number(s) Q 0001 Q D002 Q P001 Q F002 Q P003 D F004 Q F005 _______ _______ Haard Code(s) Ql QT DC ~B QE QH EPA Hazardous Waste G Need assistance to determine I. Safety-Kleen requires a sajrfple ano/diarges a feejpr the qualification of all new material. Purchase Ordp^No. ^""^ ' "^_____ Type of sample :G grab Qtank fjcompositeof _r^" #drums Sample taken by C Customer ^^afety-Kleen Representative J. To the b£si of my knowledge, this is an accurate material description and the sample submitted is representative of the material. Name : -2 '>° Signature ~7 Date lents Sales Representative Name "OBM 100 ."8 '0 Representative Branch 6?f CORPORATE < 1988 fV.rleo ,n u S *. 3092O - R2273 (RUN 12/15/89) PREQUALIFICATION EVALUATION CUSTOMER SURVEY COMPLETE: 12/15/89 CONTROL*: O01234'/-1 SAMPLE* : 076465 FUELS « » E N V I R O S Y S T E M S A C C E P T safety-meed CUSTOMER INFORMATION: VI HOUSING AUTHORITY PO BOX 7668 ST THOMAS VI ATTN: MR. BRIDGES SALESPERSON U E F F R E / STEVENS TERRITORY 0136 COUNTY: NATURE OF BUSINESS: CITIZEN SERVICE FEDERAL EPA 10: SMALL GEN STATE EPA: ID: MANIFEST ADDRESS IS_____________MANIFEST TO SAFETY-KLEEN MATERIAL: WASTE OIL PROCESS: MOTOR OIL VOLUME: 8OO GALS PER YEAR VOLUME ON HAND: 0 STORAGE CAPACITY: 0 IN DRUMS SHIPPING FREQUENCY: rEARLY IN DRUMS _____________COLOR: BROWN___________________LAYERS: TWO_____PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID______VISCOSIT* • MEDIUM MATERIAL COMPOSITION)VOL%): CODE MIN MAX TYPICAL ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS (C5-C20)_________________________ALIP_______0 0_________________________________ RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES: NONE_____________________________________________________________________ P.O. NO: SUBMITTER: 0136 JEFFREY STEVENS DATE: 12/05/89 TYPE OF SAMPLE: TANK NUMBER OF DRUMS SAMPLED: 2 TAKEN BY SALESREP _________CONTACT: MR. BRIDGES_____________________TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF = LANT_____PHONE: 8O9-B54 - 1 09O CORPORATE REVIEWS: DISPOSITION REVIEWER DATE TECHNICAL: ACCEPT EJE 12/14/89 REGULATORY: ACCEPT JWH 12/14/89 OPERATING: ACCEPT_____LWG 12/14/89 HANDLING COOES. SO2/T50 PRICING CODE: APPROVED FACILITIES: (650) SAFETY-KLEEN E N V I R KM51 HWY »2 M A N A T I PR O0701 FED EPA#: PRDO9O399718 STATE EPA#: TELEPHONE: 809/854-1090 IL. AUTH*: APPROVED OOO1O57 DRUM OR BULK OOT-EPA RO W A S T E COMBUSTIBLE L I Q U I D . N . O . S OESC. NA1993 (EPA F005) COMMENTS: OK FOR FUEL. THIS SERVES AS NOTICE PER. 40CFR264. 12(B) , THAT THE FACILITY!IES) NOTED ABOVE HAS THE APPROPRIATE PERMITS AND IS WILLING TO RECEIVE THE MATERIAL DESCRIBED. OO3 2369 920 -. K2273 (RUN 12/15/89) ELS HOUSING AUTHORITY SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. PREQUALIFICATION EVALUATION MATERIAL ANALYSIS E N V I R O S Y S T E M S COMPLETE: 12/15/89 CONTROL*: 00123*7-1 SAMPLES : 076465 ACCEPT NERAL ANALYSIS OF TOTAL SAMPLE COLOR : WATER CONTENT : NON-VOLATILE RESIDUE: FLAMMABILITY : PH SCREEN: PH BLACK 0.8 WT% 95.1 WT% FLASHED AT 2OO F BY CLOSED-CUP 5.8 EXTRACT BY METER 5.8 EL EVALUATION OF TOTAL SAMPLE HEAT CONTENT: TOTAL HALOGENS: CHLORINE FLUORINE CL: F : 18230 BTU/LS 0. 1 WT% 0 . 1 WT% 0.0 WT% ASH UPON COMBUSTION: BROMINE BR: SULFUR S : 3.8 WT% 0.0 WT% 0.0 WT% COMMENTS: GC SHOWS LOW BOILING POINT ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS TALS CONTENT OF TOTAL CADMIUM ( DOO6 ) LEAD (DOO8) NERAL COMPOSITION: AQUEOUS PHASE ORGANIC PHASE BOTTOM SLUDGE BOTTOM SOLID ( SAMPLE (PPM): DIGEST BY: AA CD: < 0.1 CHROMIUM ( DOO7 ) CR : 0.7 IRON FE: 45 PB: 2.8 ZINC ZN : 3.1 ( FREE WATER ) . . . . . . (FEEDSTOCK) . . . . . . . (SEMISOLIOS) . . . . . . SETTLED SOLIDS) . . . GENERAL COMPOSITION BY: SPECIFIC VISCOSITY APPEARANCE TOTAL GRAVITY (CENTIPOISE) (VOLX) (WT %) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OO.O 10O.O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O . O 0 . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O.O O.O TOTAL 89O 135 CPS 10O.O 100.0 ECIFIC COMPOSITION OF TOTAL SAMPLE WATER CONTENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NON-VOLATILE RESIDUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VOLATILE ORGANICS BY DIFFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPOSITION OF : TOTAL SAMPLE (WT%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . 1 TOTAL SAMPLE (WT%) 0.8 95. 1 4 . 1 TOTAL 10O.O 10O.O LATILE ORGANIC COMPOSITION OF TOTAL SAMPLE SAMPLE PREPARATION METHODS: NEAT DETECTION METHODS : FID MPOUNO NAME LIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS ( C 5 - C 2 O ) LUENE LENES (ORTHO-. M E T A - . AND P A R A - ) ETONE HYL ACETATE CLOHEXANE OPYL ALCOHOL. ISO- HYL ALCOHOL ;TAL BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY COMPOSITION OF: VOLATILE VOLATILE ORGANICS ORGANICS CODE ALIP TOL XYLS ACE ETAC CHEX IPA ETOH CAS NUMBER 0-01-1 108-88-3 95-47-6 67-64- 1 141-78-6 1 10-82-7 67-63-0 64- 17-5 ( AREAX ) 59. 1 19.8 15.3 1 .8 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 0.7 (WT%) 54. 1 22.4 17.4 1 .9 1 .3 1 . 1 1 . 1 0.7 TOTAL SAMPLE (WT%) 2.2 0.9 0.7 0. 1 0. 1 0.0 0.0 00 1OO.O 10O.O 4 . 1 IMMARY OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOSITION BY COMPOUND CHEMICAL CLASS AREA%: ALCOHOLS 1-8 ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS 6O . 2 AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS 3 5 . 1 CHLORINATED SOLVENTS O.O ESTERS 1 - 1 ETHERS 0 . 0 GLYCOL ETHERS 0.0 INHIBITORS 0.0 KETONES 1-8 NITROGEN COMPOUNDS O.O .BORATORY R E V I E W : A V E L : SEG CODE: RELEASED: 12/O6/89 .8 R E V I E W E R S : HE MP A N A L Y Z E D : 12/06/89 TRACKING INFORMATION: DATE FACILITY SURVEY RECEIVED : 1 2/O5/89 SK MANATI. PR SAMPLE RECEIVED : RESAMPLE SHIPPED : RESAMPLE R E C E I V E D : QUESTION 16 DEED OF MARSHAL -y/ THIS INDENTURE, made thisxJ^J dav of / V° VZM&EK, 1978, in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, by and between ALFRED K. FRANCIS, as U. S. Marshal for the Virgin Islands, here- inafter sometimes referred to as "GRANTOR", and the VIRGIN ISLANDS HOUSING AUTHORITY, an instrumentality of the Government of the Virgin Islands, P.O. Box. 7668, Oswald E. Harris Court, St. Thomas,: Virgin Islands 00801, hereinafter referred to as "GRANTEE", WHEREAS, pursuant to Writ of Execution issued on April 7, 1978, by the District Court of the Virgin Islands to the U. S. Marshal, certain real property more particularly described as j Parcel No. <102 Estate Anna's Retreat (Tutu), No. 1 Hew Quarter, 1 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, was sold on May 12, 1978, at public sale by the U.S. Marshal to the Grantee, the highest bidder, for the sum of FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($585,000.00); and WHEREAS, the District Court of the Virgin Islands did by^Order dated May 23, 1978, and recorded at the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for St. Thomas and St. John on May 31, 1978, in Lien Book XXVI, Page 495, Ho. 1615 and Auxiliary 29, Page 211, confirm the public sale by the U.S. Marshal on May 12, 1978, of the above-described premises to the Grantee for the sum of FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($585,000.00), ' NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH, that the Grantor for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($585,000.00) paid to him by the Grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, lias bargained, sold, granted and conveyed and by these presents does bargain, sell, grant and convey unto the Grantee, its successors and assigns, in fee simple absolute, forever, that certain parcel of real pro- perty known and designated as: Parcel No. 402 Estate Anna's Retreat (Tutu) No. 1 New Quarter St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, TUT <X> ' /'./I -2- TOGETHER WITH the improvements thereon and the rights, privileges and appurtenances belonging thereto; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said premises unto Grantee, its « successors and assigns, in fee simple absolute, forever. iI IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Grantor, the U. S. Marshal !' as aforesaid, has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. || WITNESSES: f< /• ' I '•<•(•,<«,••' TERRITORY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DISTRICT OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHfi) ss: /Y/V^Mi Af', - On this day of /Y/V^Mi f', 1978, before me, the signed officer, personally came ALFRED l-r. FRANCIS, who acknowl- edged himself to be the United States Marshal for the Virgin Islands; and he further acknowledged that he executed the fore- going instrument in the capacity above stated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year first above written. (Deputy) Clerk of the District Court i CERTIFICATE OF VALUE THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this transaction is exempt from Stamp Tax under the provisions of 33 VIC, Sec. 128(1). J6hn P. de'~Jongh Certifying Attorney QUESTION 16 RESOLUTION NO. 935 RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE JOSEPH SANSOTS RIGHT. TITLE AND INTEREST IN AMD TO PARCEL NO. 402, ESTATE ANNA'S R£ TPEST. INCLUDING HIS EQ'JITY OF REDEMPTION THEREIN WHEREAS, the Virgin Islands Housing Authority on june 12, 1973 won the bid on the Tropical Motors Building, Parcel No. 402, Estate Anna's Retreat, No. 1 New Quarter, St. Tnomas, j.S. Virgin Islands: and WHEREAS, the VIHA cannot have full ownership of the Tropical Motors Building until the six months statutory redemption period has passed; 3nd rtHERE^S, Joseph Sinson has offered to sell all his rights and title including his right to redemption in the Trooical Motors Building for S25.000.CO; and WHEREAS, the Board of Co/ranissioners of the Virgin Islands Housing Authroity wishes to desire to make certain assure the purchase of the Tropical Motors Suilding for VIHA use. NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved and it is hereby resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Virgin Islands on this 14th day of November, •973 that: Sectijd 1. ...-: -«t. ui • vt Director is herein and hereby authorized to forward a check in the amount of S25.000.00 to Joseph Sanson as consideration for his right, title and interest in and to Parcel No. 402, Estate Anna's Retreat, including his equity cf redemption therein. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. C E R T I F_I C A T E I, Alda M. Monsanto, the duly appointed and qualified Secretary of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority, hereby certify that the Resolution hereinbefore mentioned is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 935 adopted at a Special Meeting of the Authority on November 14, 1978. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the said Authority this 14th day of November, 1978. .<,•' SEAL) — -«r '•>+* QUESTION 16 QUITCLAIM PEED THIS INDENTURE, made the / 7-^day of 3~~t> •- / , l'J78, between JOSEPH F. SANSON, an individual of No. 14 Tracy i-'ay, Cowpet Bay East, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00801, (herein called the "Grantor"), and the VIRGIN ISLANDS HOUSING AUTHORITY, an in- strumentality of the Government of the Virgin Islands, P.O. Box 7668, Oswald Harris Court, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00801, herein called the "Grantee"), WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the sum of , receipt of which is hereby acknowledge, THE GRANTOR HEREBY GRANTS, SELLS, RELEASES AND C'UITCLAi:1 to the Grantee, its successors and assigns, all of his rig.-.t, titj i| Ii and interest in and to the real property described as follows: I! Parcel No. 402 Estate Anna's Retreat jl (Tutu), No. 1 New Quarter, St. Thomas, l| Virgin Islands, I; || being the same premises as were conveyed from Warren S. Newinan ii I' t:o Grantor herein by Quitclaim Deed dated February 2, 197B, and ii , recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for St. Thomas ii and St. John on March 20, 1978, in Book 18-S, page 48, no. 700 and in the real property register for New Quarter, Auxiliary 29, page 211; INCLUDING his equity of redemption therein, pursuant i_u Title 28 § 535 of the Virgin Islands Code, to redeem the r.aid premises from Grantee, which purchased the said premises at a public sale of the same on May 12, 1978, from the United States Marshal for the Virgin Islands, which sale was confirmed by Orde of the District Court of the Virgin Islands on May 23, 1978, and which equity of redemption expires on November 23, 1978; TOGETHER WITH any improvements thereon and the rights, privileges, and appurtenances belonging thereto; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises conveyed hereby in fr,- ; simple absolute forever. / l , ' ! IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has signed this i n u t r . I i \ merit us of the date first above written. WITNESSES: P. SANSON TERUITOUY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ) DISTRICT OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN ) SS: On this /7-"day of Xf^^^^ , 1978, before me, the undersigned officer, personally came JOSEPH P. SANSON, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument; and he acknowledged that he executed same freely and voluntarily for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year first above written. 1 Notary Public ENDORSEMENT "he within conveyance to an instrumentality of the Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States is exempted from stamp taxes pursuant to Title 33 § 128 of the Virgin Islands Code. . - ^''" - John P-.' de^Joiigf Attorney at Law