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TO: CHIEF COUNSEL FROM: SENATOR SIGNATURE FOR BILLS: 1. Chapter or Section of Code/Act/Bill to be amended 2. Purpose or intent of request DATE: A BILL A CONTRACT A LEGAL OPINION AN AMENDMENT A RESOLUTION A SUBPOENA PETITION ORDERS COMPLAINTS DRAFTING REQUEST FORM THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS I REQUEST A DRAFT FOR: NOTE: In the space provided below, or on an attached sheet if needed, give the details of your request. A bill to honor someone, enclose a biography. For a bill or an amendment involving a parcel of land, include the plot number, acreage and the Public Works Department Map number. For an appropriation, clearly state the amount and the funding source. For an amendment, identify the bill to be amended. For an employment contract, complete a Contract for Employment form and attach it to the drafting request. For a legal opinion, please indicate as specifically as possible the legal question to be addressed. Milton E. Potter January 27, 2025 Easement Agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Mr. Otto J. Martin for Grant of Permanent Easement over a portion of No. 75 Estate LaGrange By Request of the Governor DRAFTING REQUEST FORM THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 3. Details of Request, including the problems to be solved and how the measure will be implemented and enforced, if applicable (attach additional sheets, if necessary), the funding source of any appropriation, effective date or duration of the measure 4. Anticipated date of Introduction 5. Name and phone # of person to contact for details and to answer any questions Dwane Callwood Ext 3504 THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GOVERNMENT HOUSE Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00802 340-774-0001 January 23, 2025 VIAHAND DELIVERY The Honorable Milton E. Potter Senate President Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands Capital Building St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Grant of Permanent Use Easement for Ratification by the Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands Dear Senate President Potter: The following Easement Agreement, submitted for ratification by the Thirty-Sixth Legislature, is transmitted herewith in accordance with the provisions of Title 31, Section 205, subsection (c) of the Virgin Islands Code: 1. To establish a perpetual access easement over a portion of GVI’s property known as Plot No. 75 Estate La Grange, West End Quarter, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, consisting of 1,302.6 U.S. sq. ft or 0.0299 acres of land more or less. Grantee owns Plot No. 74 Estate La Grange. Grantee’s Property is landlocked and only accessible over the Government’s property. The proposed easement will formalize prior use of this property and provide Mr. Martin with official documentation to evidence the permitted usage for ingress and egress only. I thank you and the members of the Thirty-Sixth Legislature for your prompt action on this measure. I look forward to further collaborative efforts for the benefit of the public and the Territory and the operations of the Government. Sincerely, Prttec EIVED SEN. FRANG Vet town REN 24°25 PHLz:46 Albert Bryan Jr. Govemor GRANT OF EASEMENT GRANT OF ACCESS EASEMENT This Grant of Access Easement is made this tu, day of Decmbary , 2024, by and between the Government of the Virgin Islands acting through its Department of Property and Procurement, (“Grantor”) whose address is 8201 Subbase Suite 4, St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 and Otto J. Martin, (“Grantee”), whose address is 427 Fleming Circle Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00840. WHEREAS, Grantor owns Plot No. 75 Estate La Grange, West End Quarter, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as shown on Public Works Drawing No. 191 (“Grantor’s Property”); and WHEREAS, the Grantee owns Plot No. 74 Estate La Grange, West End Quarter, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as shown on Public Works Drawing No. 191 (“Grantee’s Property”); and WHEREAS, Grantor’s Property and Grantee’s Property are adjacent to each other; and WHEREAS, Grantee’s Property is landlocked, and Grantee has been accessing Grantee’s Property over a portion of Grantor’s Property; and WHEREAS the Parties agree to establish a perpetual Access Easement for purposes of ingress and egress to Grantee’s Property over Grantor’s Property. NOW THEREFORE, the Grantor in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00), the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and the maintenance, upkeep, and repairs of the easement by the Grantee, does hereby grant and convey unto the Grantee his heirs, successors and assigns, the following easement: Access Easement “A” over a portion of Plot No. 75 Estate La Grange, West End Quarter, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands consisting of 1,302.6 U.S. sq. ft or 0.0299 U.S. acre(s) of land more or less (“Easement A”), as described on Survey of Easement “A” over a portion of Plot No. 75 Serving Plot No. 74, and attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” The Easement, which shall run with the land, for the purposes of ingress and egress, and for the Grantee’s maintenance thereof, over and across that certain portion of land which presently serves as the entrance to Grantee’s Property and covers that portion of Grantor’s Property. To Have and To Hold the above-described Easement unto Grantee, his heirs and assigns forever, subject to the following conditions: 1. Grantee shall be responsible, at Grantee’s sole expense, for all maintenance, upkeep and repairs to the Easement and all improvements thereon; 2. All improvements shall be strictly for Grantee’s ingress and egress to Grantee’s Property; 3. Grantee shall not obstruct or cause to be obstructed by any improvements, Grantor’s use of Grantor’s Property; Grant of Easement over a portion of Plot No. 75 Estate La Grange, Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 4. Grantee shall not alter the Easement or construct improvements thereon unless Grantee has obtained written approval from the Grantor in each and every instance; 5. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the size of the Easement shall not be increased; 6. Grantee shall use the Easement subject to all zoning regulations, and to covenants, restrictions, agreements, and all easements now of record privileges, appurtenances and improvements thereunto, taxes, and all other public laws and regulations applicable to the United States Virgin Islands; 7. Grantor shall not assume any responsibility to the Grantee, Grantee’s heirs, successors and assigns or any person using the Easement by invitation expressed or implied or by reason of conducting business with Grantee, Grantee’s heirs, successors or assigns; and 8. Nothing contained herein will result in a forfeiture of Grantor’s title to the Grantor’s Property in any respect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has duly executed this instrument on the date and year set forth above. WITNESSES: GRANTOR: The Government of the Virgin Islands Sign: _ gig ee Lisa M. Adej , Commissioner Department of Property and Procurement ns Sign: \ Falcom aL Print: \( ee Rind ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTARY PUBLIC TERRITORY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS ) DISTRICT OF ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN ) On this gt day of nD) OC ty9q bee , 2024, before me the undersigned, personally appeared Lisa M. Alejandro known or was proven to me to the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged under oath that she executed the same in that capacity for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, [hereunto set my hand and official seal. A so Public My Commission Expires: _b/a} ag Carole L. Oriol Notary Public NP-758-24 My Commission Expires: June 2, 2028 St. Thomas/St. Joba, U.S. Virgin Islands Grant of Easement over a portion of Plot No. 75 Estate La Grange, Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands APPROVALS Approved for Legal Sufficiency Virgin Islands Department of Justice py: pews i, Assistant Attorney General Date: | ASBDOLSAT Approved per 31 V.1.C. § 205(b): eth = a Jr. == — Governor U.S. Virgin Islands Date: \ / 2 2p25.. Approved per 31 V.LC. § 205(c): Print Name: President 36" Legislature of the Virgin Islands Date: Drawing No. 191 —— tae xa ta wiv mee TaPamep teonpay 5. 2222 wegen Pet NP ECO oF LA GRANGE Makan D A96 OS Heras Ease Pier W240 ba GAAvee.- . as. ones \ \L > : £40" wee 5 ante peor HES Por M278 La brane (Jwcreay P2xor) {3 ARM? GTI US Baas \ ran Ptor Nt 74 of LA GRANGE ARetAuB OBS US aes. 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Vi Pe Ia as 'p fo a FL bok VP 3 a9 a a: ff gil a3 eR ike ry ‘me ye HS {s tf #8 = aS a as sah Say at fr =/8 ¢ 273 3% a7 wa | we A ed GRANTEE’S PROOF OF OWNERSHIP Doc # 2022002076 0080508 WARRANTY DEED INDENTURE made this 7th day of February, 2022, by and between Leslie Rierson Smith a/k/a Leslie Smith Ricrson, Paul Benedict, and Asta Henderson Werme, Co-Trustees of the La Grange Trust wa dated June 10, 1980, hereinafter referred to as "Grantors", and Otto J. Martin of 15455 SW 26th Terrace, Miami FL 33185, hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”. WITNESSETH that in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration to them in hand paid, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantors do hereby grant and convey unto Grantee, and Grantee’s heirs, successors and assigns, the following described real property situated in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (the “Property”). to wit: Plot No. 74 of Estate La Grange, Westend Quarter, St. Croix. U.S. Virgin Islands, consisting of 8.390 U.S. acres, more or less, as the same is more particularly shown and described on OLG Drawing No. 1050, dated April 24, 1961. TOGETHER with all the tenements, hereditaments, buildings, and appurtenances thereunto belonging. SUBJECT, HOWEVER, 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 ail real property and ad valorem taxes for the year 2022 and all years thereafter. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property unto Otto J. Martin, his heirs, successors and assigns. in fee simple forever. Grantors as Co-Trustees of the La Grange Trust u/a dated June 10, 1980 covenant and warrant that they are lawfully seised of the Property in fee simple and they have good right to convey same: that Grantee shall quietly enjoy the Property; that the Property is free from encumbrances except as herein provided; that Grantors as Co-Trustees of the La Grange Trust w/a dated June 10, 1980 will execute or procure any further necessary assurances of title to the Property; and that Grantors as Co-Trustees of the La Grange Trust w/a dated June 10. 1980 will forever warrant and defend the title in the Property . INTENTIONALLY BLANK Signatures on following pages 02/11/2022 01:19 PM 2022002076 . Page 1 of 5 Warranty Deed Various Plots Estate La Grange St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Istands WITNESS: La Grange Trust wa dated Ju 1980 — Leslie Rierson Smith a/k/a Leslie mith Rierson, Co-Trustee Dated: 4, =3, za ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ) ) SS: COUNTY OF Fos) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 3. day of February, 2022 by Leslie Rierson Smith a/k/a Lestie Smith Rierson as Co-Trustee of the La Grange Trust u/a dated Junc 10, £980. Rachel Strausser NOTARY PUBLIC Notary Public Forsyth NC Name: NY My Commission Expires December 10, 2023 Notary No. Commission Expires: pecemmney 10,9003 INTENTIONALLY BLANK 02/11/2022 01:19 PM 2022002076 ee Page 2 of § Warranty Deed Various Plots Estate La Grange St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands WITNESS: Me Oe ZS La Grange Trust u/a dated June 10, 1980 Paul Benedict, Co-Trustee Dated: /-30- Ad ACKNOWLEDGMENT TERRITORY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ) )SS: JUDICIAL DIVISION OF ST. CROIX The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me thisZ27 Ay of January, 2022 by Paul Benedict as Co-Trustee of the La Grange Trust u/a dated June 10, 1980. ZEA GERALD T. GRONER E60. +] Notary Public ™ St. Croix, USVI, US. vig Istands Ln LNP-67-19 Notary No. My Commission Expires November 8, 2023 Commission Expires: INTENTIONALLY BLANK 02/11/2022 01:19 PM 2022002076 Warranty Deed Various Plots Estate La Grange St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands WITNESS: La Grange Trust u/a dated June 10, 1980 ACKNOWLEDGMENT state. IN ) COUNTY OF Ruthertor a: )SS: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1iNay of January, 2022 by Asta Henderson Werme as Co-Trustee of the La Grange Trust u/a dated June 10, 1980. QAR E Min, ; . OS rare % 5 es A sg/ “Tare Nee dn Public 7 pe = i TENNES \S: Name: ; | 32% NOtany 7 5 Notary No. Ae UBC “a S Commission Expites: do] | 1AnE> % ®£Onn CO RY naw” CERTIFICATE OF VALUE IT 8 HEREBY CERTIFIED that the value of the property described in the foregoing deed. for recording and transfer stamp tax purposes, does not exceed the sum uy} $ 547,92.” The 2021 property tax assessment of the property is $ 508,00 .00 Ao aa /?) Gerald T. Groner, Esq. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC SURVEYOR IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that, according to the records in the office of the Public Surveyor, the property described in the foregoing deed has undergone no changes with respect to boundary and area. pate: FES 10 202 FEE: FHryd 02/11/2022 04:19 PM 2022002076 Page 4 of § Bor # 2022002076 or ee BRET he) «\ OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIVISION OF THE TAX COLLECTOR 1105 King Stree! > Chnistiansied, Virgin Islands 00820 + 340.773.6449 - Fax 340.719.5881 5049 Kongens Gade + Charlotte Amatie, Virgin islands 00802 + 340.774.2901 + Fax 340.779.7825 REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE TO: Office of the Recorder of Deeds FROM: Office of the Tax Collector In accordance with 28 V.I.C. §121, as amended, | hereby certify that there are no outstanding Real Property Tax obligations for the following parcel: PARCEL NUMBER 4-05900-0319-00 74 LA GRANGE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ONEILL, PABLO TRUSTEE & ROBERT M. RIERSON OWNER’S NAME Taxes have been researched up to and including 2021 Notwithstanding that all known tax obligations have been satisfied as of this date, 33 V.I.C. §2413 applies. a CERTIRED TRUE AND CORRECT BY Brent A. Leerdam REAL PROPERTY TAX COLLECTOR Rave’ OF « rs <A et: se Pe hal { eal SIGNATURE iy ai us Tae 01/26/2022 DATE Effective 10/1/2020 02/11/2022 01:19 PM 2022002076 GRANTOR’S PROOF OF OWNERSHIP Sal Jane 29, 1955 Moe 78/1955 fo all to whom these presents shall oom, GREETING s Whereas, the following Gescoribed pareeze of land and ve ing situated in the Prederiited district df St. Groix, Virgin Islands, to wits PLOY fo. 75 OF LA GHANGR (the factory pleat) of 4.38 U. op a henes es shown en td Bh © Flock wees 7 ant 4¢ ef Le ; ist ibas and revised Be oP sean, 1981, pearing Be. 102; PAROR, Bo. 3 OF LIFTIO La Gussis, of 7.22 Acree, ae shord an Bap of Parcsle of 1 ttia la hewks and Jolly Hill, dated &0th a a ims May 20th, 1984, Drawing Bo. FAROE No. & GP J@LY HILL, cf 1.8 Atess, shown on Map of preah ce tate ts nea Jolly 4411, vsnted 20th a ae. 2346 20th my, 104, Drawing FF were, fa nonpayment of federal inbem taxes, —. ay ie Sheriff of the Myalotpality af Bt. GPosz, at’ publie anatice Ad Tree ae eees St. Gpoiz, thé said ofla of anid Leni quly 2, 1954, to the Delegate of the Searetary of the Sse a Tpeaaury, ths Dep Calierter cf Tetermal Reve fe the Thited Stetes, diotriet of St. Groix, vivgis i ixtabee, no other bids being received; andi Whereas, it apposra, as the fagt ja, pth? cope of seid lami has not redeened fram bpd wala the "and whisk was sold as eforesaid, and saf¢ lam! 49 nor imverdéent’d Dron such sale, ané the tine therefar having erpired4, wheres; said -deseribed land has become ferféited az’ “gerd eid purchaser is entitled to e ganreyancs thervet; ani Whereas, it farther appara that the afomijeaid laa was sold far federel ineams taxes which, Ind tases been collected in cash, would have toon « inte fhe Tepesey of the Virgin Islands pursusst te applisebls las Yh HE Sec. 28(a of the be are a ot of the Virgin Islands, approved July 28 Whereas, the aforesaid lend represents. ani atands. 2 place of cash payments to the Tressury of the ¥irgts arian) for its edie use ané bensfit as provided Seas fale} af the Rerised Organic dot as afa@esgaid and ( eppearine, as the fact is, that the Government af the Virgin Teiende to entitled to "the aaid land 3 : , Now, Thorefore, know all men dy these prégenta that tke Secrstary of the Treasury of the United Bt bes, by hie delegats, in consideration of the pramisor heréinalioy) recited and in conformity with applicable law, hereby dends, grants and coaveya the tract of land above desordied, te- Bs ther with the cred itamente and appurtenances. thereto belonging, to the Govern mouth of the Virgin Islacds, its aE Page 2 i suece osera or asaigns, to ita sole uae-an:) benefit forever. In Taetimony Whereof, I, Teroy Quimm, delegate of the Secretary of the Treasury of the (nited States, have 1 exectited this dead pursuant to and oy virtue of the author- ity in_we vested by the provisions of the Internal Revenua Code /Secs. 6335-6538 -- 1964 Eaition/ and have hereunto ay ogoni veg my nave officisily this “ay aay of June, 2D. 12958. Witnessed: { Bade lated : Leroy Guinan Collector of Internal Revenui ~ ? A pita VIRGIN ISLADS OF THE UNITED STATES } DIVISTON OF ST.THO“AS ANC ST.O2% — ) On this acolaay of June, 1965, Leroy Quinn, kom to me to be the person who signed the forezoing instriment,) aoknowledged befare re the erecuttos he sam: for the uses and purposes therein expregsei, 7 Notary Public ecgive (fet (S ortung GF be <j Office om 5029 ae og SUN L 985 2s _Pem : . 5) ly on ti : Fou 3(Gra Sip ah fend