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0077563 WARRANTY DEED THIS INDENTURE made on this 17th day of December 2019 by and between Alfred E. Johansen, with a mailing address of 235 Scripps Ranch Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34759-3309 (hereinafter referred to as "Grantor"), and St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, Inc. with a mailing address of 1023 Market Street, Christiansted, VI 00820 (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”). WITNESSETH: That the Grantor, in consideration of Ten dollars and other good and valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant and release unto the Grantee, in fee simple absolute, all of that certain lot, piece of parcel of land, situate, lying and being in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, known and designated as: Plot No. 23 King Street (0.193 U.S. acre) and Plot No. 36 Company Street (0.091 U.S. acre), both in the Town of Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as more fully shown on O.L.G. Drawing No. D9-6085-C010, dated May 24, 2010, TOGETHER WITH all improvements thereon, and rights, privileges, and appurtenances belonging thereto; SUBJECT TO all easements, right of ways, conditions, covenants, agreements, and restrictions of public record; all zoning, building, environmental and other laws and regulations affecting the use or occupancy of the Property; and all real property and ad valorem taxes for the year 2020 and all years thereafter. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property conveyed hereby unto Grantee, St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, its successors and assigns, in fee simple forever. AND THE GRANTOR WARRANTS as follows: ‘ 1. That Grantor is seized of said Property in fee simple absolute, and has good right to convey the same; 2. That the Grantee shall quietly enjoy the said Property; 3. That the said Property is free from encumbrances, except as aforesaid; 4. That the Grantor will execute or procure any further necessary assurance of the title to said Property; and 5. That Grantor will forever warrant and defend the title to said Property. JAN 16 2020 RECORDER OF DEEDS-STX JAN 16 2020 Warranty Deed RECORDER OF DEEDS-STX IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal the date first above written. WITNESSES: / Alfred E. Johansen ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of Florida ) Osceola County ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on the |] day of December 2019 by Alfred Johansen, and he acknowledged to me that he executed the same as his own voluntary act and for the purposes set forth above. aie, = AS ee! “ SEAL SHEE sue RSM. 200 + _Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters CERTIFICATE OF VALUE IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the purchase price of the property described in the foregoing instrument does not exceed $330,000.00. According to the tax assessor’s office, the 2019 assessed value of the subject property is $53,900.00 for Plot No. 23 King Street and $15,100.00 for Plot No. 36 Company Street. ' Seller: (Gs E. dom CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC SURVEYOR IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that according to the records in the Public Surveyor's Office, the Property described in the foregoing instrument has not undergone any change in regard to boundary and area. Office of the Public Surveyor, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. JAN 14 2020 Dated: Fee: fUD.oDd By: For: Wayne D. Callwood Public Surveyor OUP Ep Ay Vibert f } «cy Ma y Vinay OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIVISION OF THE TAX COLLECTOR soar Gade » Chartolte Amaile, Virgin Iakends 00802 ¢ 340.774.2971 © Fax 240.779 7625 1105 King Stree? + Cheistiansied, Virgin Islenels 00820 + 340.773.6449 + Fax 340.719.2355 REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE LETTER TO: Office of the Recorder of Deeds FROM: Office of the Tax Collector In accordance with 28 V.I.C. §121, as amended, | hereby certily that there are no outstanding Real Property Tax obligations for the following parcel: r ————“— _ PARCEL NUMBER 2-04907-0105-00 if ee , LEGAL DESCRIPTION | 23 KING ST I } ! JOHANSEN, ALFRED OWNER'S NAME Taxes have been researched up to and Including 2019. CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT BY Real Property Tax Collector 7. x SIGNATURE 27 November 2019 DATE or CARY Gi: qn ) AY. Sarasa we OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIVISION OF THE TAX COLLECTOR ald Gade + Ghersita Amaia, Sheet » Christiansted, Virgin ‘Wi iSonas itendis GESGR + 365 776 299i * Fan OGR20 © 340.773.4447 © Fox 34071 RE LEA TO: Office of the Recorder of Deeds FROM: Office of the Tax Collector in accordance with 28 V.1.C. §121, as amended, | hereby certify that there are no outstanding Real Property Tax obligations for the following parcel: _ —_———_—-———_-+ PARCEL NUMBER 2-04907-01 11-00 | 36 COMPANY ST | LEGAL DESCRIPTION T H aH JOHANSEN, ALFRED E | OWNER’S NAME Taxes have been researched up to and including 2019, CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT BY Real P: arty Tax Collector > A SIGNATURE JAN 16 2020 27 November 2019 DATE RECORDER OF DEEDS-S*: STAMP TAX EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT BEFORE ME the undersigned officer, came and appeared DEANNA JAMES who, being first duly sworn deposes and states as follows: 1. The undersigned is over eighteen years of age and has personal knowledge of the matters set forth herein. 2. On the 17 day of December, 2019, Alfred Johansen executed a Warranty Deed and on the 16" day of January 2020, thereby transferred to the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development; Inc,, all of his right, title and interest in and to the following parcels situate, lying and being on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, to wit:: Plot No. 23 King Street (comprising of 0.193 U.S. Acres, more or less) and Plot No. 36 Company Street (comprising of 0.09, more or less) both in the Town of Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as more fully shown and described in OLG Drawing No. D9-6085-C010, dated May 24, 2010. 3. It is hereby certified that the foregoing transaction is exempt from the payment of Stamp Taxes as the transfer is for a domestic, not for profit corporation in good standing in the United States Virgin Islands. (Title 33 V.LC. 128(7)). 4. The St. Croix Foundation for Community Development’s Certificate of Good Standing is enclosed hereto. DEANNA JAMES,/PRESIDENT ST. CROIX \| FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. : ACKNOWLEDGMENT TERRITORY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS ) DIVISION OF ST. CROIX ) ss:. On this is? day of January, 2020, before me personally came and appeared Deanna James, known to me and known to be the person who executed the foregoing Stamp Tax Affidavit and she acknowledged that she executed the foregoing instrument freely and voluntarily for the uses and purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official s ( Came Par NOTARY PUBLI JAN 16 2020 My Commission oe, Zl 2eel RECORDER OF DEEDS-STX Business Entity No. 552505 Government of The United States Virgin Islands -O- Office of the Lieutenant Governor Division of Corporations & Trademarks CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING To Whom These Presents Shall Come: I, the undersigned Lieutenant Governor the United States Virgin Islands, do hereby certify that ST. CROIX FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. has filed in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor the requisite annual reports and statements as required by the Virgin Islands Code, and the Rules and Regulations of this Office. In addition, the aforementioned entity has paid all applicable taxes and fees to date, and has a legal existence not having been cancelled or dissolved as far as the records of my office show. Wherefore, the aforementioned entity is duly formed under the laws of the Virgin Islands of the United States, is duly authorized to transact business, and, is hereby declared to be in good standing as witnessed by my seal below. Entity Type: Domestic Nonprofit Corporation Entity Status: Active/In Good Standing Registration Date: 09/24/1990 Jurisdiction: United States Virgin Islands, United States Witness my hand and the seal of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands, on this 22nd day of July, 2019. : ky Tregenza A. Roach Lieutenant Governor United States Virgin Islands F.D. 2-21 APPROV'D BY COMM. OF PROP. & PROC. GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICIAL CASHIER RECEIPT No.2 2 8 1 1 8 4 COLL NUMBER | paTEe str D sm @ stu O LLDO} / A (pez LOCATION: Prop. PRO 0 ADMIN OFF D EDA O PNR O ops 0 HEALTH HeUsiING O tle DTERR: GeURT G Pwo i] LT GOV SBDA 1 *REAS & sPEE. FAG. O EMP GEE. oTHER O negevED FROM: CHECK Ono. [eG casn a] CMa Ohrean Sn: E ud Ah EY ant ——2 ho DOLLARS COLLECTORS SIGNATURE $ _ §8-SO pUMPOSE OF PAYMENT hwe —— FUND OR ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION TITLE Cer Al cODE LL ORG ACCT TASK OPT COST CENTER Ciao hers eRVICOO wut Deeds St. Croix utfice of the Recorder of Deacls 1131 King Street, Suite 101 St. Croix, VI 00820 - __ (340) 773-64 a ae oo ° - - Doc#: 2020000137 Pages: 5 Book: 1565 Page: 487 Recorded: 01/16/2020 09:42:34 AM Type: DEED RECORDING FEE: $81.00 PER PAGE FEE: $5.00 ATTACH FEE: $2.50 Total Feas: ee em me ne ee oe eee ne oe ee ee $88.50 Visa $88 .50 Change $0.00 AT A me ee me a me me ne ee oe et a oe ee ete Filed By: SEMAJ JOHNSON ESQ 01/16/2020 09:42:34 AM Total Documents: 1 OATH SLANDS Ul GOV OFFICE KING STREET CHRISTIANSTED DATE ST CROIX 81184 Jan 16,20 TIME HOST BATCH TERMINAL ID 89:43:59 ATH 880128 MERCHANT ID A Qeeze 7476684 71qzaqgagaae9 SALE 3 ops O pwo 0 ACCT. MP SEC, cenenwuranen6204 ——SS—S—— AUTH, CODE: 264174 INVOICE: n14q4 —caAsSH O TRACE 001562 $81.00 TOTAL : s ~ $5.00 DOLLARS 88.50 $2.50 SIGNATURE: X. SR SO AID: VISA DEBIT $88.50 UN: SO4B21E6 ABBBEBBBESIONG AC: as3C76F7FZgaCrSa --= 8880008808 TSI: Gso9 $68 .50 CARDHOLDER ANDAUR SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE TOTAL RECEIPT OF Gogps SHOKN AND AGREES TO PERFORM THE ~“<—~ $0.00 OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH IN THE a) AGREEMENT WITH THE ISSUER CUSTOHER Copy Gracias por sy Patrocinio a. LL ORG ACCT TASN OPT COST CENTER eRVIOOO apo. ixse< — CERTIFIED RESOLUTION THE ST. CROIX FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The undersigned, Deanna James being the President of St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, Inc., a Virgin Islands non-profit corporation, (and serving in the capacity of Board Secretary, Brenda Pedersen), with the consent and approval of the Full Board, hereby certifles that, in compliance with the By-Laws of the Corporation, on 0 ef, 4 Ll, 2olfG the Board of Directors of said Corporation by quorum and vofe adopted the following resolution; and I further hereby state that I examined the corporate record books of St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, Inc. and that the aforesaid By Laws are still in effect as of the date given below, and that there have been no modifications, amendments or revocations thereof, and that the same were adopted in accordance with and fully comply with Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of SI. Croix Foundation for Community Development, Inc.: RESOLVED, that Willard John, Chair and /or Deanna James, President is authorized to execute an Offer To Purchase and any and all other documents related to the purchase of real property, to wit: 23 King Street and 36 Company Street, Christiansted, USVI 00820. RESOLVED, that any and all acts of the foregoing officers, president or representatives of the Corporation heretofore taken to carry out the intent of the foregoing Resolution(s), including without limitation, the execution and delivery of documents is hereby ratified and adopted retroactively as binding acts of the Corporation. Date: January 8, 2020 Dean oS Deanna Jamés, President (Operating on behalf of S , Board of Directors) ATTEST: Shotnari Moorehen ) Vice Chair, Board of Directors THE ST. CROIX FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. CERTIFICATE OF INCUMBENCY I, Mrs. Brenda Pedersen, Secretary of THE ST. CROLX FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC., (the “Corporation”), a not for profit corporation duly organized, existing and in good standing under the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands, hereby certify that on January /.3, 2020, I examined the corporate record books of the Corporation, which state that as of the date hereof: (i) the following persons constituted all the members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation: Mr. Willard John Mrs. Brenda Pedersen Mr. Shomari Moorehead Mr. Mike Dunham Ms. Deanna James Ms. Tami Navarro, Ph.D. Mr. Miguel Tricoche and that (ii) the following persons were duly elected officers of the Corporation serving in the capacities set forth opposite each of their names: Mr. Willard John Chairperson Mrs. Brenda Pedersen Secretary Mr. Shomari Moorehead Vice Chair Mr. Mike Dunham Treasurer Ms. Deanna James President and that IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my and the seal of the Corporation this /3 day of January, 2020. Deanna James (/ President COMMERCIAL TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE A. This estoppel certificate concerns the lease described below: - ' Landlord: Alfred Johansen Tenant: Dilip M. Singh and Dinorah M. Singh Leased Premises: #23 King Street, Christiansted, Vi 00820 Commencement Date of Lease: Month-to-Month B. Tenant certifies that: (1) as of the date Tenant signs this certificate, neither landlord nor Tenant is in default of the lease; (2) the monthly rent to be paid through the end of the lease is as follows: $1,825.00 per month due on the 15th of the Month No written lease agreement has been signed. Tenant typically pays rent to Landlord via Issac Bracy on or about the 20th of each month. (3) the next rent payment is due Jawary 15, 2020 (4) Tenant has not paid Landlord any rent more then 30 days in advance except: NIA (5) Tenant deposited § 9.90 with Landlord as a security deposit under the lease: (6) as of the date Tenant signs this certificate, Tenant has no claim of offset against rent except for: NIA 4 (7) the current term of the lease expires on February 14, 2020 ; (8) Tenant has the option to renew the lease as follows: Month-to-Month tenancy (9) Tenant has accepted the leased premises, is in possession of the leased premises, and all improvements to the leased premises have been made; (10) Tenant has no ownership interest in the property in which the leased premises are located; and (1 1 ) No written lease agreement exists. Tenant understands that this certificate will be delivered to St Croix Foundation for Community Development,inc. and that this party(ies) is relying on the representations in this certificate. Tenant: Dp A [ Sak Date: Janaury 14, 2020 By: ; VA Printed Name: <1) 1 & tP_y| Sw GH ' Title: Tene nd Form Made Fillable by eForms Statement of Issac Bracy Re: Premises at 23 King Street, Christiansted, VI The undersigned, as agent for Alfred Johansen, states as follows: Dilip M. Singh and Dinorah M. Singh are “Tenants” under a month-to-month rental agreement (“Agreement”) made with Alfred Johansen (“Owner”) covering the above described premises (the "Premises"). 1. The month to month tenancy is presently in full force and effect. 2. Tenants are the current tenants presently occupying the Premises. 3. Tenants are currently obligated to pay monthly rental in the amount of $1825.00 on the 15" of each month. Tenants have made all payments and are current on their rent as of January 14, 2020. 4. The next rent payment is due on January 15, 2020, and will cover the period of January 15, 2020, through February 14, 2020. Tenants typically pay on or about the 20" of each month without penalty. 5. There are no rental concessions. 6. The Agreement continues month-to-month until either party gives 30 days notice. 7. No security deposit was collected or paid. 8. No utilities are included with the monthly rent. 9. As of the date hereof, Tenants hold no claim against the Owner which might be offset against accruing Rent. 10. As of the date hereof, there are no existing defenses of offsets which Tenants have against the enforcement of the Agreement by Owner. 11. Tenant owns no options to purchase the Premises or rights of first refusal or other rights to acquire an interest in the Premises. ] Signature Wetat- Pas Date: [-- /Yy- —ZD GO Issac Bracy of cy Statement of Issac Bracy Re: Premises at 23 King Street, Christiansted, VI The undersigned, as agent for Alfred Johansen, states as follows: ' Dilip M. Singh and Dinorah M. Singh are “Tenants” under a month-to-month rental agreement (“Agreement”) made with Alfred Johansen (“Owner’) covering the above described premises (the "Premises"). 1. The month to month tenancy is presently in full force and effect. 2. Tenants are the current tenants presently occupying the Premises. 3. Tenants are currently obligated to pay monthly rental in the amount of $1825.00 on the 15" of each month. Tenants have made all payments and are current on their rent as of January 14, 2020. 4, The next rent payment is due on January 15, 2020, and will cover the period of January 15, 2020, through February 14, 2020. Tenants typically pay on or about the 20" of each month without penaity. 5. There are no rental concessions. 6. The Agreement continues month-to-month until either party gives 30 days notice. 7. No security deposit was collected or paid. | 8. No utilities are included with the monthly rent. 9 As of the date hereof, Tenants hold no claim against the Owner which might be offset against accruing Rent. 10. As of the date hereof, there are no existing defenses of offsets which Tenants have against the enforcement of the Agreement by Owner. 11. Tenant owns no options to purchase the Premises or rights of first refusal or other rights to acquire an interest in the Premises. Ea / J fe Signature bata fie ty Date: = / Y. — POZO Issac Bracy c “ya OP WE /- 15-2620 B Page 1 of 1 CERTIFICATION OF NON-FOREIGN STATUS OF INDIVIDUAL TRANSFEROR (FIRPTA) TO TRANSFEREE: St. Croix Foundation for Community Development FROM TRANSFEROR: Alfred E. Johansen Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that a Transferee (Buyer) of a V.I. real property interest must withhold tax if the Transferor (Seller) is a non-resident. To inform the Transferee that withholding of tax is not required upon this disposition of the below described V.I. real property interest, it is certified by the undersigned as follows: 1. The undersigned is not a foreign person of the United States of America for purposes of V.I. income taxation; 2. My social security number is: b=) 8o-+ 03- 7[398 3. The address of the undersigned is: 235 Scripps Ranch Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34759-3309 It is understood that this certification may be disclosed to the V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue by the Transferee(s). Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this certification and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct and complete. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Plot No. 23 King Street (0.193 U.S. acre) and Plot No. 36 Company Street (0.091 U.S. acre), both in the Town of Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as more fully shown on O.L.G. Drawing No. D9-6085-Co10, dated May 24, 2010 (the “Property). Sworn to and subscribed before methis_|] _ day of December 2019. F DEMMARIE PADILLA SORRENTINI MY COMMISSION # FF 986888 EXPIRES: May 30, 2020 Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters f Lo Or enh Notary Public My Commission Expires: Moy 30, 2020 TITLE AFFIDAVIT [To be executed by Seller] TERRITORY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS RELATED JURISDICTION OF CHRISTIANSTED FILE NO.: IT-19-0823 Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared Alfred E. Johansen who, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows (as used in this Affidavit, the term "Affiant" shall include all parties executing this Affidavit): 1. That Affiant is the owner of and has agreed to sell the following described property: Nos. 23 King Street and 36 Company Street, Christiansted, Virgin Islands PLEASE -, WRITE N/A, ORATTACH EXPLANATION: 2. a ‘That Affiant has been in full, continuous, open, exclusive, peaceable and undisputed possession of said property since the time of vesting of title to said property in Affiant; that there are no parties who have any interest or right to claim an interest in said property other than A ffiant, and that there are no facts known to Affiant which could give rise to a claim being asserted against said property, except: {//A 3. 5 That, other than as shown in Item 1, Affiant has not entered into any agreement, contract, commitment or option for the sale, lease or mortgage of the property, or any agreement, contract commitment or option which otherwise affects said property, except: (Y/R 4. That there are no taxes, liens or assessments which are due or about to become due or which have attached or could attach to said property, except: \(/A 5. WA That a homeowners/condominium owner association exists and all assessments are paid current; or That no homeowners/condominium association exists which I/we are aware of. 6. “ That Affiant is a citizen of the United States, of legal age, is under no legal disabilities and has never been known by any name other than as shown above. 7. a That Affiant has not entered into any marital separation agreement or property settlement agreement which affects this property. 8. / That, if title to said property is being held by a corporation, partnership or trust, such corporation, partnership or trust is NOT a foreign corporation as defined by the "FIRPTA" regulations of the U.S. Code, is in good standing under applicable laws and the contemplated sale or mortgage of said property by said entity is pursuant to proper authority. The E.LN. is. W/A 9. Y That there are no actions or proceedings now pending in any State or Federal Court to which the Affiant is a party including, but not limited to, proceedings in bankruptcy, receivership or insolvency, except: N/A 10. / That there are no judgments, mortgages, encumbrances or liens of any nature affecting said property, except: Wer 11. A That there have been no improvements, repairs, additions or alterations performed upon said property within (17-19-0823. PFD/IT-19-0823/6) —————————————— TITLE AFFIDAVIT TT-19-0823 (Continued) the past 90 days. That Affiant has not entered into any agreement or contract with any party for the furnishings of any labor, services or material in connection with any improvements, repairs, additions or alterations within the referenced time period; and that there are no parties who have any claim or right to a lien for services, labor or material in connection with any improvements, repairs, additions or alterations to d property. 12. va the title to this property is not subject to any filled in land, littoral rights, riparian rights or any other rights not shown in the public record. 13. Please check one of the below: The undersigned is not married. The undersigned are married to each other. ( The undersigned is married and my spouse's name is: Fe : Johs NS]=Y) Affiant recognizes that CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY will rely on the statements in this Affidavit and Affiant makes this Affidavit for the purpose of inducing CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY to issue its policy or policies of title insurance in above referenced transaction. Alfred E. Johansen BY: 2 SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before methis_[] day or Sol of _devember »2019. ? 2h —_MYCOMMISSION # FF 996888 5 Og EXPIRES: May 30, 2020 Hae Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters myntin: Notary Public My commission expires: NOTE: IF THISAFFDAVIT DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SPACETO COMPLETE ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS, SAID ITEMS SHOULD BE SET FORTH IN THEIR ENTIRETY ON A SCHEDULE WHICH IS ATTACHED TOTHIS AFFIDAVIT AND WHICHIS INITIALED AND DATED BY THE AFFIANT. (1T-19-0823.PF D/IT-19-0823/6)