7.5.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 11/23/2010
- By:
- Darren Lazan, Community Development
Title:
Consider Development Agreement for The Residence at The COR - LOT 3, BLOCK 1, COR ONE
Background:
The development team has been working with Flaherty and Collins, LLC of Indianapolis, Indiana since October of 2009.
Flaherty and Collins is interested in developing transit oriented, upscale apartments in The COR adjacent to and utilizing the existing parking structure.
In late April, Flaherty and Collins delivered an LOI which was considered by the team, summarized, and presented to the HRA on April 23rd, 2010, and again on October 19, 2010 where there was considerable discussion. Direction was given by the HRA at the October 19th meeting to continue negotiations with the developer and prepare the formal documents for consideration by both the City Council and the HRA. We have continued to work with the developer to structure an agreement around those deal points.
Observations:
Attached for your consideration as the City Council tonight is the Purchase Agreement, one of several components of the contract documents.
Also attached to this case:
- A summary of all documents, and when we anticipate those coming forward for various approvals by both the HRA and the City Council.
- Memo from Ehlers , the HRA's financial consultant on this project.
In the Development Agreement the City represents and warrants that it has the power to execute the Development Agreement and perform its obligations under the Development Agreement and that the contemplated development conforms with the City’s Development Program for Development District No. 1. If the City approves the creation of the new TIF District and adopts an appropriate TIF Plan, the City must pay to F & C Ramsey, LLC (“F & C”) up to $2,000,000.00 of Tax Increments together with interest thereon on a “pay as you go” basis pursuant to the TIF Note attached as Exhibit B. The City is also obligated to lend F & C up to $1,420,000.00 pursuant to the terms of the City Loan Agreement and the City Note attached as Exhibits C and D. F & C may use the proceeds of the City Loan to pay hard and soft costs associated with the development of the Project. The City is not obligated to disburse the proceeds of the City Loan until F & C has commenced construction of the Project and spent at least $1,300,000 of equity on the Project. Lastly, the City is obligated to install way finding and stall designation signage in the parking ramp addition for the benefit of F & C.
F & C represents and warrants to the City (and the HRA) that F & C would not undertake the Project and that the Project would not be economically feasible without the assistance provided in the Development Agreement. F & C agrees to purchase the Development Property pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement. F & C agrees to submit construction plans for the Project (a 216 unit, four story luxury apartment building consisting of 16 townhome style rental units and 200 apartment units) to the City for approval, although the City’s approval rights for purposes of the Development Agreement are limited. Developer must substantially complete construction of the Project on or before June 30, 2013, subject to delays resulting from force majeure. F & C must make annual payments on the City Loan out of the Project’s net cash flow, must make additional payments if F & C refinances its loans and receives cash back and must repay the loan in full on the earlier of April 1, 2029 or the date F & C sells the Project to a non-affiliated entity. Absent a default, interest does not accrue on the City loan until April 1, 2024, but the City will receive, in lieu of interest, a one-time fee of $120,000. After April 1, 2024, interest accrues at 6.25% per annum. If F & C defaults, interest accrues at the rate of 12% per annum. As security for the repayment of the loan, F & C must provide a guaranty from Flaherty & Collins Construction, Inc. F & C must reimburse the City for the cost of the way finding and stall designation signage the City installs in the parking ramp addition. The Development Agreement obligates F & C to execute an Assessment Agreement that establishes a minimum value for the Project for purposes of real estate taxation. If F & C defaults, the City may terminate the Development Agreement, terminate the Loan Agreement, declare a default under the Loan Agreement, cancel and terminate the TIF Note and exercise any other legal or equitable rights or remedies. Because a portion of the Project is not being used for housing and the pro rata share of the subsidies provided by the City in the Development Agreement plus the potential subsidy provided by the HRA relating to F & C’s ability to lease the commercial space exceed $150,000, F & C must also enter into a business subsidy agreement which will be incorporated into the Development Agreement.
All parties obligations under the Development Agreement are subject to each parties performance of its obligations under the Purchase Agreement and if the Purchase Agreement is terminated for any reason, the Development Agreement terminates.
Recommendation:
Staff Recommends the City Council approve the Development Agreement.
Council Action:
Approve Development Agreement.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
- Location Map
- Residence Plans
- Meeting Schedule
- Ehlers Memo
- Development Agreement
- Certificate of Completion
- Loan Agreement
- Promissary Note
- Guaranty
- Assessment Agreement
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 11/18/2010 04:12 PM |
- Form Started By:
- dlazan
- Started On:
- 11/18/2010 11:55 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 11/18/2010