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C I t�/ C O U I'1 C I I REGULAR AGENDA
Acfion Request Form 11 .A.
Meeting Date
6/15/2016
Department
Community Development
Title of Request
Approval of the Dominium Development Agreement
Staff Recommendation
Consideration of a motion to:
1. Recommend approval of the Developers Agreement with Dominium, and authorize the
City legal counsel to make any necessary language modifications to address the proposed
building configuration from 100% affordable senior housing to 80% affordable senior
housing/20% affordable non-age restricted housing.
2. Recommend approval for pominium to provide proof of parking on the site plan due to
the change in senior unit count configuration. The developer will be required to provide
all appropriate landscape, payment of tree mitigation and stormwater management as per
the requirements of the City Code.
ATTACH MENTS:
Description Type Upload Date
Dominium Development Staff Memo Cover Memo 6/10/2016
Dominium Development Agreement Backup Material 6/10/2016
Cottage
� Grove
�here Pride and PrOSPerity MeeY
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Charlene Stevens, City Administrator
FROM: Jennifer Levitt, Community Development Director/ City Engineer
DATE: June 10, 2016
RE: Dominium
Backg rou nd/Discussion
In 2007 the senior housing master plan for Southpoint Ridge Development was approved.
Following approval of the master plan, construction of White Pines Senior Living began and the
final phase was completed in 2010. A single-family residential dwelling and two accessory
structures are located in the southeast corner of the senior housing master plan site. The site
was formally known as the Hill-Gibson House. The property had been added to the City's
Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks in December 1998. In April 2016, a certificate of
appropriateness authorizing the delisting of the property from the City's Local Register of the
Historic Sites and Landmarks was approved by the City Council.
Project Proposal
Dominium Development (Dominium) is proposing the construction of a 184-unit affordable
senior rental apartments. A minimum of 40 percent of the units will be occupied by persons with
incomes less than 60 percent of inedian income. The proposed apartment building has four
residential floors comprising of 73 one-bedroom units, 79 two-bedroom units, and 32 three-
bedroom units. An underground parking level in the basement level has 132 parking spaces.
Ninety parking spaces are proposed outside for residents, guests, and employees. The gross
land area for the entire project is 5.02 acres and the overall residential density is approximately
37 units per acre.
Economic Development Authority
Dominium Development
June 14, 2016
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The site plan for the proposed affordable senior rental apartment project is shown below.
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Dominium Development
June 14, 2016
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Building Design/Layout
The exterior building materials and architecture will be complimentary to White Pines Senior
Living. The architectural design for the four-story apartment building will include varying exterior
wall facades on all sides of the apartment building. The apartment building's primary main entry
is on the east side of the building, facing East Point Douglas Road. A roof-structure canopy will
be located above the paved access drive to the main building entrance. An outdoor patio area is
also proposed on the right side of the main entrance.
The proposed apartment building will have four residential floors and a underground parking
garage with 132 parking spaces. The building will also features an entry lounge, offices, library,
clubroom, social/ kitchen room, fitness room, TV/theater room, and a salon. An on-site
management office will be located on the first level. The table below shows the breakdown of
the various living units proposed and the square footage range for each residential unit type.
Living Unit Type Number of Unit Types Percentage of Unit Types Unit Sizes
One-bedroom 73 40% 760-900 sq. ft.
Two-bedrooms 79 43% 950- 1,100 s .ft.
Three-bedrooms 32 17% 1,200— 1,450 sq. ft.
The building exterior elevations are illustrated below.
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Dominium Development
June 14, 2016
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Planning Commission/City Council Approvals
On April 25, 2016, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Dominium
project. No other public oral testimony or written comments were received. The Planning
Commission voted 8 to 0 to recommended approval of the proposed Dominium project. The
Dominium project was forwarded to the City Council on May 4, 2016, for a public hearing. No
public or written comments were received. The City Council voted 5 to 0 approving the
Dominium project.
Development Agreement and Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
In February 2016 the Economic Development Authority (EDA) requested the City Council call for
a public hearing to establish TIF District 1-17 (Dominium). The City Council approved the TIF
District with a vote of 4 to 0 to facilitate the construction of 184 affordable apartment units for
seniors in the City.
Recently Minnesota Senate failed to pass a $1.5 billion bonding bill in May 2016. The impact
this will have on the Dominium Development project will include the available amount of bonding
available for the project. The impact will be felt State wide for all projects requesting financial
assistance. Projects that would have been funded in the bonding bill will have to be delayed for
at least a year or find other financial assistance to fund projects for 2016. As of today a special
session has not been agreed upon to work through the issues of the bonding bill. Therefore, the
available funding is significantly less the original $1 billion. Dominium is working to be proactive
in getting the project completed, yet with the complications that have risen at the State level,
Dominium wants to improve their competitiveness. In order for pominium to be competitive for
the remaining funds in the State they are requesting a change in the percentage of senior
apartment units. Originally Dominium proposed a 100% affordable senior building. Now with
the change in available State funding they want to change it to 80% affordable senior units. The
remaining 20% of the apartment units would still be affordable but not restricted to seniors.
Ultimately this would allow for someone looking for affordable housing option access to 20% of
the units in the Dominium project
Impact on Proposed Development
Unit Configuration
Dominium is committed to the City of Cottage Grove and the development of the 184-unit
affordable apartment building. Dominium is requesting a change in the percentage of allowed
Economic Development Authority
Dominium Development
June 14, 2016
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affordable units for seniors. Seniors is defined as, individuals who are age 55 or older. The
request is for 80% affordable senior apartment units and 20% affordable units that are not
restricted to seniors as defined. For example, you may see someone interested in an apartment
unit whose income is 60 percent or less of the area median gross income and meets the
affordability requirement but who is 53 years of age. It is highly unlikely you would see a
dramatic shift in the age demographic of someone looking at the units that fall within the 20%
affordable. Mostly likely you will see a potential resident that is on the cusp of what is
traditionally defined as "senior".
The entire development will continue to be affordable to seniors. The term senior is defined as
Dominium is now requesting that 80% of the units are designated for seniors who meet the
definition. The remaining 20% will still be affordable but may be for an individual who is not
quite yet defined as a senior. The City staff will direct legal counsel to ensure language in the
development agreement would solidify the division of units.
Parking
City staff requested that Dominium show a proof of parking on their site plan in case in the
future there would became a parking concern at the development due to the proposed change
of 80% affordable senior apartment units instead of 100% affordable senior units. Dominium's
architectural staff reviewed the plans and determined that at 1.20 parking spaces per unit, some
parking spaces would be lost in the underground garage but they were able to gain an additional
27 parking spaces in the surface parking lot. The proof of parking for the development would
increase the total number of parking spaces to 249 from the approved 222 spaces. The site
plan is be revised to show the proof of parking. Dominium will also be required to maintain the
approved landscaping requirements and tree mitigation as required per the City Code.
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Economic Development Authority
Dominium Development
June 14, 2016
Page 6 of 6
If Dominium uses the proof of parking area for the development they will be required to provide
landscaping of the parking lot per City Code as well as pay for tree mitigation and storm water
management. The Developer has agreed to these conditions if the proof of parking area needs
to be structured at a future date.
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) will review and consider approval of the proposed
recommendations at their June 14t" meeting. City staff will report the EDA's recommendation to
City Council during staff's presentation of this agenda item.
Recommendation
Consideration of a motion to:
1. Recommend approval of the Developers Agreement with Dominium, and authorize the City
legal counsel to make any necessary language modifications to address the proposed
building configuration from 100% affordable senior housing to 80% affordable senior
housing/20% affordable non-age restricted housing.
2. Recommend approval for pominium to provide proof of parking on the site plan due to the
change in senior unit count configuration. The developer will be required to provide all
appropriate landscape, payment of tree mitigation and stormwater management as per the
requirements of the City Code.
CONTRACT
FOR
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
By and Between
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
and
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
And
COTTAGE GROVE LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATES I,LLLP
This document was drafted by:
KENNEDY& GRAVEN, CHARTERED (RHB)
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Telephone: 612-337-9300
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pa�e
PREANIBLE ..................................................................................................................................1
ARTICLE I
Definitions
Section1.1. Definitions................................................................................................................2
Section1.2. Exhibits....................................................................................................................5
Section 1.3. Rules of Interpretation .............................................................................................5
ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties
Section 2.1. Representations by the EDA....................................................................................6
Section 2.2. Representations by the City.....................................................................................6
Section 2.3. Representations and Warranties by the Developer..................................................7
ARTICLE III
Propertv Acquisition; Issuance of Note; Financin�
Section 3.1. Status of Development Property..............................................................................8
Section 3.2. Issuance of TIF Pay-As-You-Go Note ....................................................................8
Section 3.3. Conditions Precedent to Issuance of Note...............................................................8
Section 3.4. Housing Revenue Bonds..........................................................................................9
Section 3.5. Evidence of Other Financing...................................................................................9
Section3.6. Records ..................................................................................................................10
Section 3.7. No Business Subsidy..............................................................................................10
ARTICLE IV
Construction and Maintenance of Minimum Improvements
Section 4.L Construction of Improvements; Fees.....................................................................10
Section 4.2. Construction Plans.................................................................................................10
Section 4.3. Letter of Credit Requirement.................................................................................1 l
Section 4.4. Commencement and Completion of Construction; Repair....................................12
Section 4.5. Certificate of Completion ......................................................................................13
Section 4.6. Declaration Regarding Income Restrictions; Qualification of the
TIFDistrict.............................................................................................................13
Section4.7. Senior Housing.......................................................................................................15
Section 4.8. Recognition of Historic Site...................................................................................15
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ARTICLE V
Insurance
Section5.1. Insurance................................................................................................................15
ARTICLE VI
Collection of Taxes; Assessment A�reement
Section6.1. Taxes......................................................................................................................17
Section 6.2. Assessment Agreement..........................................................................................18
Section 6.3. Suspension or Reduction of Payments on TIF Note..............................................18
Section 6.4. Right to Collect Delinquent Taxes.........................................................................19
Section 6.5. Use of Tax Increment.............................................................................................19
ARTICLE VII
Prohibitions A�ainst Sale; Assi�nment; Indemnification
Section 7.1. Representation as to Development.........................................................................19
Section 7.2. Prohibition Against Sale; Assignment of Agreement............................................19
Section 7.3. Release and Indemnification Covenants................................................................21
ARTICLE VIII
Events of Default
Section 8.1. Events of Default Defined .....................................................................................21
Section 8.2. Remedies on Default..............................................................................................22
Section 8.3. Remedies After Certificate of Completion............................................................23
Section 8.4. No Remedy Exclusive............................................................................................24
Section 8.5. No Additional Waiver Implied by One Waiver ....................................................24
ARTICLE IX
Additional Provisions
Section 9.1. Conflict of Interests; EDA and City Representatives Not Individually Liable .....24
Section 9.2. Equal Employment Opportunity............................................................................25
Section 9.3. Restrictions on Use; City Approval Required .......................................................25
Section 9.4. Titles of Articles and Sections...............................................................................25
Section 9.5. Notices and Demands ............................................................................................25
Section9.6. Counterparts...........................................................................................................26
Section9.7. Recording...............................................................................................................26
Section9.8. Amendment............................................................................................................26
Section9.9. EDA Approvals......................................................................................................26
TESTIMONIUM ...........................................................................................................................27
SIGNATURES ........................................................................................................................27-29
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EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
EXHIBIT B FORM OF NOTE
EXHIBIT C FORM OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
EXHIBIT D FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
EXHIBIT E FORM OF 1NVESTMENT LETTER
EXHIBIT F FORM OF ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
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CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
THIS CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT (the "Agreement"), made this
day of , 2016, by and between the Cottage Grove Economic Development
Authority, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota (the "EDA"), the city
of Cottage Grove, a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota(the "City"), and Cottage
Grove Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership (the
"Developer").
WITNES SETH:
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2016, the EDA modified the development district program (the
"Program") for Development District No. 1 (the "Development District"), pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, sections 469.090 to 469.1082; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2016, the EDA approved a tax increment financing plan (the
"TIF Plan") for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-17 (Dominium), a housing tax increment
financing district, (the "TIF District"), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.174 to
469.179; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2016, the City held a public hearing and approved the modified
Program and the TIF Plan and took other actions in support of the Developer's project; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve the obj ectives of the modified Program and the TIF Plan,
the EDA is prepared to offer certain financial assistance to the Developer in order to bring about
development of a senior independent living rental facility in accordance with this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, the EDA believes that the fulfillment generally of this Agreement is in the
vital and best interests of Cottage Grove and the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, and
in accord with the public purposes and provisions of the applicable State and local laws and
requirements under which the Development District and TIF District have been established; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2016, the City granted preliminary approval regarding issuance
of its revenue obligations for the Developer's proj ect.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations of the
EDA, the City and the Developer, each party does hereby represent, covenant and agree with the
other as follows:
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ARTICLE I
Definitions
Section 1.1. Definitions. In this Agreement the following terms shall have the meaning
give to them below unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
"Administrative Costs" means the EDA's administrative expenses as defined in section
469.174, subd. 14 of the TIF Act.
"Agreement" means this Contract for Private Development, as the same may be from
time to time modified, amended, or supplemented.
"Assessment Agreement" means the agreement establishing a Minimum Market Value of
the Development Property and the Minimum Improvements substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit F.
"Assessor" means the assessor for Washington County, Minnesota.
"Available Tax Increment," means, on each Payment Date, 90 percent of the Tax
Increment attributable to the Development Property and paid to the EDA by Washington County
in the six months preceding the Payment Date. Available Tax Increment will not include any
Tax Increment if, as of any Payment Date, there is an uncured Event of Default under this
Agreement.
"Business Subsidy Act" means Minnesota Statutes, sections 116J.993 through 116J.995,
as amended.
"Certificate of Completion" means the certification provided to the Developer pursuant to
Section 4.4 of this Agreement.
"City" means the City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
"Code" means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Construction Plans" means the plans, specifications, drawings and related documents
on the construction work to be performed by the Developer on the Development Property to
construct the Minimum Improvements, which (a) must be as detailed as the plans, specifications,
drawings and related documents which are submitted to the appropriate building official of the
City, and (b) must include at least the following (1) site plan; (2) foundation plan; (3)floor plan
for each floor, (4) cross sections of each floor plan (length and width); (5) elevations (all sides,
including a building materials schedule); (6) landscape and grading plan; and (7) other plans or
supplements to the foregoing plans as the EDA may reasonably request to allow it to ascertain
the nature and quality of the proposed construction work.
"County" means Washington County, Minnesota.
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"Declaration" means the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit C.
"Developer" means Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, a Minnesota
limited liability limited partnership, or its permitted successors and assigns.
"Development District" means the EDA's Development District No. 1.
"Development District Program" or "Program" means the plan for development and
redevelopment of Development District No. 1, as modified.
"Development Property" means the real property legally described in Exhibit A attached
hereto.
"Economic Development Authorities Act" or "EDA Act" means Minnesota Statutes,
sections 469.090 through 469.108, as amended.
"EDA" means the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body
corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota.
"Event of Default" means an event or action listed in Section 8.1 of this Agreement.
"Holder" means the owner of any Mortgage on the Development Property or Minimum
Improvements.
"Housing and Redevelopment Authorities Act" or"HRA Act" means Minnesota Statutes,
sections 469.001 through 469.047, as amended.
"Housing Revenue Bonds" means taxable or tax-exempt housing revenue obligations
issued by the City under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462 in an estimated principal amount not to
exceed $25,000,000 in order to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of the
Minimum Improvements.
"Interfund Loan" means the interfund loan in the amount of$100,000 authorized by the
City on Apri16, 2016.
"Investment Letter" means the investment letter in the general form attached hereto as
Exhibit E to be provided to the EDA by the Developer prior to issuance of the Note.
"Letter of Credit" or "LOC" means the irrevocable letter of credit the Developer is
required to deliver to the City in accordance with Section 4.3 hereof.
"Material Change" means a change in Construction Plans that adversely affects
generation of tax increment or changes the number of Rental Housing Units.
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"Maturity Date" means February 1, 2034 or the date the Note has been paid in full or
terminated, whichever is earliest.
"Minimum Improvements" means construction on the Development Property of an
affordable senior independent living rental housing complex containing up to 184 Rental
Housing Units and, at the Developer's option, no more than one Visitors' Unit.
"Minimum Market Value" means a minimum market value for real estate tax purposes of
$21,436,000 with respect to the Development Property and Minimum Improvements as of
January 2, 2019 for taxes payable beginning in 2020 through the Termination Date.
"Mortgage" means any mortgage made by the Developer which is secured in whole or in
part with the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements.
"Qualifying Costs" means the cost of land acquisition, utilities, site improvements,
underground parking and affordable housing expenses made by the Developer regarding the
Minimum Improvements which are to be reimbursed by the EDA with Available Tax Increment.
"Qualifying Tenant" means a person or household occupying a Rental Housing Unit
whose income is 60 percent or less of area median gross income for the applicable calendar year.
"Rental Housing Units" means the up to 184 senior independent living rental housing
units constructed as the Minimum Improvements.
"Sale" means any sale, conveyance, exchange, refinancing or other transfer of the
Developer's interest in the Development Property or Minimum Improvements, as more fully
defined in Section 7.2 of this Agreement.
"State" means the State of Minnesota.
"Tax Credit Law" means Section 42 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended.
"Tax Increment" means that portion of the real property taxes which is paid with respect
to the TIF District and which is remitted by Washington County to the EDA as tax increment
pursuant to the Tax Increment Financing Act.
"Tax Increment Financing Act" or "TIF Act" means the Tax Increment Financing Act,
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.174 to 469.179, as amended.
"Tax Increment Financing District" or "TIF District" means the EDA's Tax Increment
Financing District No. 1-17 (Dominium), a housing tax increment financing district.
"Tax Increment Financing Note" or "Note" means the Taxable Tax Increment Revenue
Note (Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP) in the principal amount of$1,695,000
to be issued by the EDA to the Developer substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
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"Tax Increment Financing Plan" or "TIF Plan" means the Tax Increment Financing Plan
for the TIF District, as approved by the EDA on March 8, 2016 and by the City on April 6, 2016,
and as it may be amended from time to time.
"Tax Official" means any County assessor; County auditor; County or State board of
equalization, the commissioner of revenue of the State, or any State or federal district court, the
tax court of the State, or the State Supreme Court.
"Termination Date" means the earliest of the following (a) the date of receipt by the
EDA of the final payment from the County of Tax Increment from the TIF District; (b) the date
when the Note has been fully paid, defeased or terminated in accordance with its terms; or(c)the
date of termination of the Note and this Agreement by the EDA due to an Event of Default as set
forth in Section 8.1 of this Agreement.
"Unavoidable Delays" means delays beyond the reasonable control of the party seeking
to be excused as a result thereof which are the direct result of strikes, lockouts or other labor
troubles, prolonged adverse weather or acts of God, fire or other casualty to the Minimum
Improvements, litigation commenced by third parties which, by injunction or other similar
judicial action, directly results in delays, or acts of any federal, state or local governmental unit
(other than the EDA or the City in properly exercising its rights under this Agreement) which
directly result in delays.
"Visitors' Unit" means no more than one residential unit reserved for short-term rental
exclusively by persons visiting family or friends residing in a Rental Housing Unit.
Section 1.2. Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached to and by reference made a part
of this Agreement:
Exhibit A Legal Description of Development Property
Exhibit B Form of Note
Exhibit C Form of Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
Exhibit D Form of Certificate of Completion
Exhibit E Form of Investment Letter
Exhibit F Form of Assessment Agreement
Section 13. Rules of Interpretation. (a) This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance
with and governed by the laws of Minnesota.
(b) The words "herein" and "hereofl' and words of similar import, without reference to
any particular section or subdivision, refer to this Agreement as a whole rather than any particular
section or subdivision hereof.
(c) References herein to any particular section or subdivision hereof are to the section or
subdivision of this Agreement as originally executed.
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(d) Any titles of the several parts, articles and sections of this Agreement are inserted for
convenience and reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any of its
provisions.
ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties
Section 2.1. Representations bv the EDA. The EDA makes the following
representations:
(a) The EDA is an economic development authority duly organized and existing
under the EDA Act and also having the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority under
the HRA Act. The EDA has the power to enter into this Agreement and carry out its obligations
hereunder.
(b) The individuals executing this Agreement and related documents and agreements
on behalf of the EDA have the authority to do so and to bind the EDA by their actions.
(c) Development District No. 1 is a redevelopment project within the meaning of the
HRA Act and was adopted and approved in accordance with the HRA Act.
(d) The TIF District No. 1-17 (Dominium) is a housing tax increment financing
district within the meaning of the TIF Act and was adopted and approved in accordance with the
TIF Act.
(e) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and of any other
documents or instruments required or authorized pursuant to this Agreement by the EDA, and
consummation of the transactions contemplated therein and the fulfillment of the terms thereof,
do not and will not conflict with or constitute a breach of or default under any existing
agreements or obligations to which the EDA is a party or by which the EDA is bound.
(f) To the best of the EDA's knowledge, there is no pending or threatened suit, action
or proceeding against the EDA before any court, arbitrator, administrative agency or other
governmental authority that materially and adversely affects the validity of any of the
transactions contemplated hereby, the ability of the EDA to perform its obligations hereunder, or
the validity or enforcement of this Agreement.
Section 2.2. Representations bv the CitX. The City makes the following representations:
(a) The City is a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota.
(b) The individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of the City have the authority
to do so and to bind the City by their actions.
(c) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and consummation of
the transactions contemplated herein and fulfillment of the terms hereof do not and will not
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conflict with or constitute a breach of or a default under any existing agreement or obligation to
which the City is a party or by which the City is bound.
(d) To the best of the City's knowledge, there is no pending or threatened suit, action
or proceeding against the City before any court, arbitrator, administrative agency or other
government authority that materially or adversely affects the validity of any of the transactions
contemplated hereby, the ability of the City to perform its obligations hereunder or the validity or
enforcement of this Agreement.
Section 2.3. Representations and Warranties bv the Developer. The Developer
represents and warrants that:
(a) The Developer is a limited liability limited partnership duly organized and in
good standing under the laws of Minnesota, is duly authorized to transact business within the
State, and has the power to enter into this Agreement and carry out its obligations hereunder.
(b) The individuals executing this Agreement and related documents and agreements
on behalf of the Developer have the authority to do so and to bind the Developer by their actions.
(c) The Developer will construct, operate and maintain the Minimum Improvements
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Program, the TIF Plan and all local, state
and federal laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, environmental, zoning building
code, rental licensing and public health laws and regulations.
(d) The Developer has received no notice or communication from any local, State or
federal official that the proposed activities of the Developer or the EDA under this Agreement
may or will be in violation of any environmental law or regulation. The Developer is aware of
no facts the existence of which would cause it to be in violation of or give any person a valid
claim under any local, State or federal environmental law, regulation or review procedure.
(e) The Developer will obtain, in a timely manner, all required permits, licenses and
approvals, and will meet, in a timely manner, all requirements of all applicable local, State and
federal laws and regulations which must be obtained or met before the Minimum Improvements
may be lawfully constructed. The Developer did not obtain a building permit for any portion of
the Minimum Improvements before April 6, 2016, the date of approval of the TIF Plan by the
City.
(f) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, nor the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement is prevented, limited by or conflicts with or results in a breach of,
the terms, conditions or provisions of any restriction or any evidences of indebtedness,
agreement or instrument of whatever nature to which the Developer is now a party or by which it
is bound, or constitutes a default under any of the foregoing.
(g) The development proposed by the Developer hereunder would not occur but for
the tax increment financing assistance and other assistance being provided by the EDA
hereunder.
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(h) The Developer will promptly advise the EDA in writing of all litigation or claims
affecting any part of the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements and all written
complaints and charges made by any governmental authority materially affecting the
Development Property or the Minimum Improvements or materially affecting the Developer or
its business which may delay or require changes in construction of the Minimum Improvements.
(i) No more than 20 percent of the square footage of the Minimum Improvements
will consist of commercial, retail or other nonresidential uses.
ARTICLE III
Propertv Acquisition; Issuance of Note; Financin�
Section 3.1. Status of Development PropertX. The Developer agrees to acquire the
Development Property by December 31, 2016.
Section 3.2. Issuance of TIF Pav-As-You-Go Note. (a) In consideration of the
Developer constructing the Minimum Improvements and to finance the reimbursement of the
Qualifying Costs, the EDA will issue and the Developer will purchase the Note in the principal
amount of$1,695,000 in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B. The EDA and the
Developer agree that the consideration from the Developer for the purchase of the Note will
consist of the Developer's payment of the Qualifying Costs which are incurred by the Developer
in at least the principal amount of the Note. The EDA will deliver the Note upon satisfaction by
the Developer of all the conditions precedent specified in section 3.3 of this Agreement.
(b) The Developer understands and acknowledges that the EDA makes no
representations or warranties regarding the amount of Available Tax Increment, or that revenues
pledged to the Note will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Note. Any
estimates of Tax Increment or Available Tax Increment prepared by the EDA or its financial
advisors in connection with the TIF District or this Agreement are for the benefit of the EDA and
are not intended as representations on which the Developer may rely.
(c) The EDA acknowledges that the Developer may assign the Note to a lender that
provides the financing for the acquisition of the Development Property or the construction of the
Minimum Improvements. The EDA consents to this type of assignment, conditioned upon receipt
of an investment letter from the lender in a form reasonably acceptable to the EDA.
Section 3.3. Conditions Precedent to Issuance of Note. Notwithstanding anything in this
Agreement to the contrary, the EDA shall not be obligated to issue the Note until all of the
following conditions precedent have been satisfied:
(a) The Developer has acquired the Development Property in fee;
(b) The Developer has submitted a commitment for financing pursuant to Section 3.5
of this Agreement which is adequate, in the EDA's reasonable opinion, to finance construction of
the Minimum Improvements;
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(c) The Developer has submitted a certification as detailed below that it has paid for
the Qualifying Costs;
(d) The Developer has submitted and the EDA has approved the Construction Plans;
(e) The Developer has executed a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants in
substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C;
(� The Developer has submitted an Investment Letter in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit E;
(g) The Developer has executed an Assessment Agreement in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit F; and
(h) There has been no Event of Default on the part of the Developer which has not
been cured.
The Developer shall deliver to the EDA a certification that it has incurred and paid the
Qualified Costs in an amount at least equal to the principal amount of the Note together with
reasonable evidence supporting that certification. Reasonable evidence must include, at a
minimum, a settlement statement regarding the Development Property and paid invoices
describing the other costs incurred and paid.
Section 3.4. Housin� Revenue Bonds. On May 4, 2016, the City gave preliminary
approval to the issuance of the Housing Revenue Bonds in the estimated principal amount not to
exceed $25,000,000 to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Minimum Improvements,
subj ect to (i) receipt of allocation of bonding authority from the office of Minnesota
Management and Budget; (ii) final approval following the preparation of bond documents; and
(iii) final determination by the City that the financing of the Minimum Improvements and the
issuance of the Housing Revenue Bonds are in the best interest of Cottage Grove.
Section 3.5. Evidence of Other Financin�. Before the EDA shall be obligated to issue
the Note, the Developer agrees to submit to the EDA evidence of a commitment for financing
which is adequate, in the EDA's reasonable opinion, for the construction of the Minimum
Improvements. This may include the Housing Revenue Bonds or other private financing. If the
EDA finds that the financing complies with the terms of this Section 3.5 and is sufficiently
committed and adequate in amount to provide for the construction of the Minimum
Improvements, the EDA shall notify the Developer in writing of its approval. Such approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the EDA rejects the evidence of financing as inadequate,
it shall do so in writing specifying the basis for the rejection and the Developer shall have 30
days thereafter to submit a commitment for additional or alternate financing acceptable to the
EDA. If the Developer fails to submit a commitment for financing acceptable to the EDA within
said period of time or any additional period to which the EDA may agree, the EDA may notify
the Developer of its failure to comply with the requirement of this Section 3.5 and may terminate
this Agreement at its sole discretion. If for any reason the Developer is unable to obtain
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adequate financing the Developer shall notify the EDA and may terminate this Agreement at its
sole discretion.
Section 3.6. Records. The EDA and its representatives will have the right at all
reasonable times after reasonable notice to inspect, examine and copy all books and records of
the Developer relating to the Minimum Improvements and the Qualifying Costs for which the
Developer has been reimbursed under the Note.
Section 3.7. No Business Subsidv. The parties agree and understand that the purpose of the
EDA's financial assistance to the Developer is to facilitate development of a senior independent
living residential rental housing project and is not a "business subsidy" within the meaning of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 116J.993 to 116J.995.
ARTICLE IV
Construction and Maintenance of Minimum Improvements
Section 4.1. Construction of Improvements; Fees. (a) The Developer agrees that it will
construct the Minimum Improvements on the Development Property substantially in accordance
with the approved Construction Plans and at all times prior to the Termination Date, will operate
and maintain, preserve and keep the Minimum Improvements or cause the improvements to be
maintained, preserved and kept with the appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof, in good
repair and condition. Neither the EDA nor the City will have any obligation to operate or
maintain the Minimum Improvements.
(b) The Developer agrees to pay the following development fees to the City at or before
the time a building permit is issued for the Minimum Improvements:
Sanitary Sewer Area Charge $3,189.00
Water Area Charge 5,015.00
Storm Water Area Charge 17,046.00
Tree miti ation fees 57,570.00
Park Dedication Fee (commercial rate) 38,000.00
Indirect Costs (Consulting engineering, legal and administrative) 20,000
Indirect Costs (City Engineering Fee) 15,000
Public Improvements to East Point Douglas Road 34,417
$190,237
*Indirect Costs are estimates only; any actual costs in excess of estimate will be billed to Developer
(c) The City previously constructed public improvements to East Point Douglas Road
which benefited the Development Property, among others, and deferred collection of
assessments for such improvements. Prior to the time of issuance of a building permit for the
Minimum Improvements, the Developer agrees to pay the City $34,417 (which is reflected in the
above chart) to satisfy its allocated portion of said assessment if said assessment has not been
paid previously.
Section 4.2. Construction Plans. (a) Before commencement of construction of the
Minimum Improvements, the Developer will submit to the Construction Plans to the EDA. The
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Construction Plans must provide for the construction of the Minimum Improvements and must
be in substantial conformity with the Development Program, the TIF Plan, this Agreement, and
all applicable State and local laws and regulations. The EDA will approve the Construction
Plans in writing i£ (i) they conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (ii) they
conform to the goals and objectives of the Development Program; (iii) they conform to all
applicable federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; (iv) they are adequate
to provide for construction of the Minimum Improvements; (v) they do not provide for
expenditures in excess of the funds available to the Developer from all sources (including the
Developer's equity)for construction of the Minimum Improvements; and (vi)there is no uncured
Event of Default. Approval may be based upon a review by the City's building official of the
Construction Plans. No approval by the EDA will relieve the Developer of the obligation to
comply with the terms of this Agreement, the Development Program, the TIF Plan or applicable
federal, State and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, or to construct the Minimum
Improvements in accordance therewith. No approval by the EDA or the City will constitute a
waiver of an Event of Default.
(b) If approval of the Construction Plans is requested by the Developer in writing at
the time of submission, the Construction Plans will be deemed approved unless rejected in
writing by the EDA, in whole or in part. Any rej ection must set forth in detail the reasons
therefore, and must be made within 20 days after the date of their receipt by the EDA. If the
EDA rej ects any Construction Plans in whole or in part, the Developer must submit new or
corrected Construction Plans within 20 days after written notification to the Developer of the
rejection. The provisions of this Section relating to approval, rejection and resubmission of
corrected Construction Plans will continue to apply until the Construction Plans have been
approved by the EDA. The EDA's approval will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or
conditioned and will constitute a conclusive determination that the Construction Plans (and the
Minimum Improvements constructed in accordance with said plans) comply to the EDA's
satisfaction with the provisions of this Agreement relating thereto.
(c) If the Developer desires to make any Material Change in the Construction Plans
after their approval by the EDA, the Developer must submit the proposed change to the EDA for
its approval. If the Construction Plans, as modified by the proposed change, conform to the
requirements of this Section 4.2 of this Agreement with respect to the previously approved
Construction Plans, the EDA will approve the proposed change and notify the Developer in
writing of its approval. Any change in the Construction Plans will, in any event, be deemed
approved by the EDA unless rejected, in whole or in part, by written notice by the EDA to the
Developer, setting forth in detail the reasons therefor. Any rej ection must be made within 20
days after receipt of the notice of such change. The EDA's approval of any change in the
Construction Plans will not be unreasonably withheld.
Section 4.3. Letter of Credit Requirement. (a) Prior to the issuance of a building permit
by the City for the Minimum Improvements, the Developer shall deposit with the City an
irrevocable Letter of Credit for the landscaping trees, shrubs and irrigation required by the City
("Landscaping Improvements") in the amount of 150 percent of the value of the Landscaping
Improvements.
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(b) All cost estimates shall be reasonably acceptable to the City Engineer. The issuing
bank and form of the LOC or cash deposit shall be subj ect to approval by the City Finance Director
and City Attorney, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned and
shall continue to be in full force and effect until released by the City. The LOC shall be for a term
ending no sooner than one year after substantial completion of the Minimum Improvements. In the
alternative, the LOC may be for a one year term provided it is automatically renewable for
successive one year periods from the present or any future expiration dates with a final expiration
date of no sooner than one year after substantial completion of the Minimum Improvements and
further provided that the LOC states that at least 60 days prior to the expiration date the bank will
notify the City that if the bank elects not to renew for an additional period. The LOC shall secure
completion of the Landscaping Improvements and compliance by the Developer with the financial
terms of this Agreement. The City may draw down on the LOC or cash deposit without any further
notice than that provided in Article VIII relating to an Event of Default because of(i) an Event of
Default by the Developer; or (ii) upon the City receiving notice that the LOC will be allowed to
lapse before one year after substantial completion of the Minimum Improvements
(c) If the City draws on the LOC, the City shall use the LOC proceeds or cash deposit to
reimburse the City for its costs and to cause the Landscaping Improvements to be constructed to the
e�tent practicable and to satisfy any unpaid financial obligations owed by the Developer to the City
pursuant to this Agreement. If the City Engineer determines that the Landscaping Improvements
have been constructed and after retaining 10 percent of the proceeds for later distribution, the
remaining proceeds shall be distributed to the Developer. With City approval, the LOC may be
reduced from time to time as financial obligations are paid and portions of the Landscaping
Improvements are completed.
Section 4.4. Commencement and Completion of Construction; Repair.
(a) Subj ect to Unavoidable Delays, the Developer must commence construction of the
Minimum Improvements by December 31, 2016, and must substantially complete construction
of the Minimum Improvements by December 31, 2018. Construction is considered to be
commenced upon the beginning of physical improvements on the Development Property.
(b) All work with respect to the Minimum Improvements to be constructed or
provided by the Developer on the Development Property must be in substantial conformity with
the Construction Plans as submitted by the Developer and approved by the EDA. The Developer
agrees for itself, its successors and assigns, and every successor in interest to the Development
Property, or any part thereof, that the Developer will promptly begin and diligently prosecute to
completion the development of the Development Property through the construction of the
Minimum Improvements thereon, and that the construction will in any event be commenced and
completed within the period specified in Section 4.4(a) of this Agreement. Until construction of
the Minimum Improvements has been completed, the Developer will make reports, in the detail
and at the times as may reasonably be requested by the EDA, as to the actual progress of the
Developer with respect to the construction.
(c) The Developer agrees to notify the EDA immediately in the case of damage
exceeding $100,000 in amount to, or destruction of, the Minimum Improvements or any portion
thereof resulting from fire or other casualty. In the event this type of damage or destruction
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occurs, the Developer will forthwith repair, reconstruct and restore the Minimum Improvements
to substantially the same or an improved condition or value as it existed prior to the event
causing the damage and, to the extent necessary to accomplish the repair, reconstruction and
restoration, the Developer will apply the net proceeds of any insurance relating to the damage
received by the Developer to the payment or reimbursement of the costs thereo£ The Developer
will complete the repair, reconstruction and restoration of the Minimum Improvements,
regardless of whether the net proceeds of insurance received by the Developer is sufficient to pay
for the same. Any net proceeds remaining after completion of the repairs, construction and
restoration will be the property of the Developer.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in the
event of damage to the Minimum Improvements in excess of$100,000 and the Developer fails to
complete any repair, reconstruction or restoration of the Minimum Improvements within 18
months from the date of damage, the EDA may, at its option, terminate the Note as provided in
Section 8.2 hereo£ If the EDA terminates the Note, the termination will constitute the EDA's
sole remedy under this Agreement as a result of the Developer's failure to repair, reconstruct or
restore the Minimum Improvements. Thereafter, the EDA will have no further obligations to
make any payments under the Note.
Section 4.5. Certificate of Completion.
(a) Promptly after substantial completion of the Minimum Improvements in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the EDA will furnish the Developer with a
Certificate of Completion in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit D. The
certification by the EDA will be a conclusive determination of satisfaction and termination of the
agreements and covenants in the Agreement with respect to the obligations of the Developer and
its successors and assigns to construct the Minimum Improvements and the dates for the
completion thereof.
(b) The Certificate of Completion provided for in this Section 4.5 will be in the form
as will enable it to be recorded in the proper County office for the recordation of deeds and other
instruments pertaining to the Development Property. If the EDA refuses or fails to provide any
certification in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4.5, the EDA will, within 30 days
after written request by the Developer, provide the Developer with a written statement indicating
in adequate detail in what respects the Developer has failed to complete the Minimum
Improvements in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement or is otherwise in default and
what measures or acts it will be necessary, in the opinion of the EDA, for the Developer to take
or perform in order to obtain the certification.
(c) The construction of the Minimum Improvements will be considered substantially
complete when the Developer has received a certificate of occupancy from the City for all Rental
Housing Units.
Section 4.6. Declaration Re�ardin� Income Restrictions; Qualification of the TIF
District. The Developer agrees that the Minimum Improvements are subject to the following
tenant income restrictions:
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(a) The Developer will cause 40 percent or more of the Rental Housing Units in the
Minimum Improvements to be occupied by Qualifying Tenants whose household income is 60
percent or less of the area median gross income, all as further described in the Declaration
attached hereto as Exhibit C. Prior to any payment under the Note, the Developer will deliver
the executed Declaration to the EDA in recordable form.
(b) As a condition to initial and continuing occupancy, each person who is intended
to be a Qualifying Tenant will be required annually to sign and deliver to the Developer a
certification in which the prospective Qualifying Tenant certifies as to his or her income. In
addition, the person will be required to provide whatever other information, documents, or
certifications are reasonably deemed necessary by the Executive Director of the EDA to
substantiate his or her income, on an ongoing annual basis, and to verify that the tenant continues
to be a Qualifying Tenant. Certifications will be maintained on file by the Developer with
respect to each Qualifying Tenant who resides in a Rental Housing Unit or resided therein during
the immediately preceding calendar year.
(c) The form of lease to be utilized by the Developer in renting any Rental Housing
Unit to any person who is intended to be a Qualifying Tenant will provide for termination of the
lease and consent by the person to immediate eviction for failure to qualify as a Qualifying
Tenant as a result of any material misrepresentation made by the person with respect to income.
(d) On or before February 15 of each year during the term of the Declaration,
commencing on the first February 15 after issuance of the Certificate of Completion, the
Developer must submit evidence of tenant incomes, showing that the Minimum Improvements
meet the income restrictions set forth in the Declaration. The EDA will review the submitted
evidence related to the income restrictions required by Section 469.1761 of the TIF Act to
determine that the TIF District remains qualified as a housing district under the TIF Act.
(e) While the covenants in this Section 4.6 are in effect, the EDA and its
representatives will have the right at all reasonable times, and after reasonable notice, to inspect
and to examine and copy all books and records of the Developer and its successors and assigns
relating to the covenants described in this Section 4.6 and in the Declaration.
(� The Developer acknowledges that the primary purpose for requiring compliance
by the Developer with the rental restrictions provided in this Agreement is to ensure compliance
of the Minimum Improvements with the income covenants set forth herein and the continued
eligibility of the EDA's TIF District No. 1-17 (Dominium) as a housing tax increment financing
district under the TIF Act. If prior to the Termination Date the EDA reasonably determines,
based on the reports submitted by the Developer or, if the EDA receives notice from the State
Department of Revenue, the State Auditor any Tax Official or any court of competent
jurisdiction that the TIF District does not qualify or no longer qualifies as a housing district due
to action or inaction of the Developer, such event will be deemed an Event of Default by the
Developer under this Agreement; provided, however, that the EDA may not exercise any remedy
under this Agreement so long as the determination is being contested in good faith and has not
been finally adjudicated. In addition to any remedies available to the EDA under Article VIII
hereof, the Developer will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the EDA for any damages or
costs resulting therefrom, including any Tax Increment the EDA may be required or agrees to
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repay as a result of any action taken under section 469.1771 of the TIF Act for violation of said
Act relating to disqualification of the TIF District.
(g) The Developer covenants and agrees that the Developer will cause or require as a
condition precedent to any conveyance, transfer, assignment, or any other disposition of the
Minimum Improvements prior to the Termination Date that the transferee assume in writing, in a
form acceptable to the EDA, all duties and obligations of the Developer under this section 4.6
regarding income restrictions and verification of Qualified Tenants by means of an assumption
agreement acceptable to the EDA. The Developer will deliver an executed copy of the
assumption agreement to the EDA prior to the transfer.
Section 4.7. Senior Housin�. The Minimum Improvements will be a senior housing
project. All Rental Housing Units must be occupied by at least one person who is at least 55
years of age of the time of initial occupancy. This restriction shall terminate no earlier than the
Maturity Date. The Visitors' Unit shall not be subj ect to any age restriction.
Section 4.8. Reco�nition of Historic Site. On April 6, 2016, the City authorized
delisting the Hill-Gibson House and property, a component of the Development Property, from the
City's Local Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. A condition of such action by the City is
that the Developer is required to comply with the following:
(a) Provide a historic display and education plan for the site that is reviewed by the
Cottage Grove Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation and reasonably approved by the
Community Development Department;
(b) Preserve photographic documentation of the existing structures on the Development
Property prior to demolition;
(c) Use its best efforts to preserve and reuse significant architectural features such as the
log floor j oists and other structural components of the buildings; and
(d) Use its best efforts to incorporate historic names in the Development Property or
Minimum Improvements that have been associated with the historic site.
ARTICLE V
Insurance
Section 5.1. Insurance. (a) The Developer or its general contractor will provide and
maintain at all times during the process of constructing the Minimum Improvements an All Risk
Broad Form Basis Insurance Policy and, from time to time during that period, at the request of
the EDA, furnish the EDA with proof of payment of premiums on policies covering the
following:
(i) Builder's risk insurance, written on the so-called "Builder's Risk —
Completed Value Basis," in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the
insurable value of the Minimum Improvements at the date of completion, and with
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coverage available in non-reporting form on the so-called "all risk" form of policy. The
interest of the EDA must be protected in accordance with a clause in form and content
satisfactory to the EDA;
(ii) Commercial general liability insurance (including operations, contingent
liability, operations of subcontractors, completed operations and contractual liability
insurance) together with a Protective Liability Policy with limits against bodily injury and
property damage of not less than $2,000,000 for each occurrence (to accomplish the
above-required limits, an umbrella excess liability policy may be used); and
(iii) Workers' compensation insurance, with statutory coverage.
(b) Upon completion of construction of the Minimum Improvements and prior to the
Termination Date, the Developer must maintain, or cause to be maintained, at its cost and
expense, and from time to time at the request of the EDA will furnish proof of the payment of
premiums on, insurance as follows:
(i) Insurance against loss and/or damage to the Minimum Improvements
under a policy or policies covering the risks as are ordinarily insured against by similar
businesses.
(ii) Comprehensive general public liability insurance, including personal
injury liability (with employee exclusion deleted), against liability for injuries to persons
and/or property, in the minimum amount for each occurrence and for each year of
$2,000,000.
(iii) Other insurance, including workers' compensation insurance respecting all
employees, if any, of the Developer, in an amount as is customarily carried by like
organizations engaged in like activities of comparable size and liability exposure;
provided that the Developer may be self-insured with respect to all or any part of its
liability for workers' compensation.
(c) All insurance required in this Article V of this Agreement must be taken out and
maintained in responsible insurance companies selected by the Developer which are authorized
under the laws of Minnesota to assume the risks covered thereby. Upon request, the Developer
will deposit annually with the EDA policies evidencing all the insurance, or a certificate or
certificates or binders of the respective insurers stating that the insurance is in force and effect.
Unless otherwise provided in this Article V of this Agreement, each policy must contain a
provision that the insurer will not cancel nor modify it in such a way as to reduce the coverage
provided below the amounts required herein without giving written notice to the Developer and
the EDA at least 30 days before the cancellation or modification becomes effective. In lieu of
separate policies, the Developer may maintain a single policy, blanket or umbrella policies, or a
combination thereof, having the coverage required herein, in which event the Developer will
deposit with the EDA a certificate or certificates of the respective insurers as to the amount of
coverage in force upon the Minimum Improvements.
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(d) All of the insurance provisions set forth in this Article V will terminate upon the
Termination Date.
ARTICLE VI
Collection of Taxes; Assessment A�reement
Section 6.1. Taxes. The Developer agrees that prior to the Termination Date: (i) it will
not seek administrative or judicial review of the applicability of any tax statute determined by
any Tax Official to be applicable to the Minimum Improvements or the Development Property or
raise the inapplicability of any such tax statute as a defense in any proceedings, including
delinquent tax proceedings; (ii) it will not seek administrative or judicial review of the
constitutionality of any tax statute determined by any Tax Official to be applicable to the
Minimum Improvements or the Development Property or raise the unconstitutionality of any
such tax statute as a defense in any proceedings, including delinquent tax proceedings; and (iii)it
will not cause a reduction in the Minimum Market Value assessed in respect of the Minimum
Improvements or the Development Property below the Minimum Market Value described in
section 6.2(a) of this Agreement through:
(a) willful destruction of the Minimum Improvements or any part thereof;
(b) failure to reconstruct damaged or destroyed property pursuant to Section 4.4 of
this Agreement;
(c) a request to the Assessor to reduce the Minimum Market Value of all or any
portion of the Minimum Improvements or the Development Property;
(d) a petition to the board of equalization of the County to reduce the Minimum
Market Value of all or any portion of the Minimum Improvements or the Development Property;
(e) a petition to the board of equalization of the State or the commissioner of revenue
of the State to reduce the Minimum Market Value of all or any portion of the Minimum
Improvements or the Development Property;
(� an action in a district court of the State or the tax court of the State seeking a
reduction in the Minimum Market Value of the Minimum Improvements or the Development
Property;
(g) an application to the commissioner of revenue of the State or to any local taxing
jurisdiction requesting an abatement or deferral of real estate taxes on the Minimum
Improvements or the Development Property;
(h) a transfer of the Minimum Improvements or the Development Property, or any
part thereof, to an entity exempt from the payment of real estate taxes under State law and that
entity applies for tax exemption; or
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(i) any other proceedings, whether administrative, legal or equitable, with any
administrative body within the County or the State or with any court of the State or the federal
government.
Section 6.2. Assessment A�reement. (a) At the time of execution of this Agreement, the
EDA and the Developer shall execute an Assessment Agreement for the Development Property
and Minimum Improvements. The Assessment Agreement shall specify a Minimum Market
Value of $21,436,000 as of January 2, 2019 for taxes payable beginning in 2020 through the
Termination Date, notwithstanding any failure to start or complete the Minimum Improvements
on the Development Property by said date or any failure to reconstruct the Minimum
Improvements after damage or destruction before the Termination Date.
(b) The Assessment Agreement shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit F. Nothing in the Assessment Agreement shall limit the discretion of the Assessor to
assign a market value to the Minimum Improvements or the Development Property in excess of
the Assessor's Minimum Market Value nor prohibit the Developer from seeking through the
exercise of legal or administrative remedies a reduction in any increase in the market value
established pursuant to Section 6.2(a) of this Agreement; provided, however, that the Developer
shall not seek a reduction of such market value below the Assessor's Minimum Market Value set
forth in the Assessment Agreement in any year so long as such Assessment Agreement shall
remain in effect. The Assessment Agreement shall remain in effect until the Termination Date;
provided that if at any time before the Termination Date the Assessment Agreement is found to
be terminated or unenforceable by any Tax Official or court of competent jurisdiction, the
Minimum Market Value described in this Section 6.2 shall remain an obligation of the Developer
or its successors and assigns (whether or not such value is binding on the Assessor), it being the
intent of the parties that the obligation of the Developer to maintain, and not seek reduction of,
the Minimum Market Value specified in this Section 6.2 is an obligation under this Agreement as
well as under the Assessment Agreement, and is enforceable by the EDA against the Developer,
its successors and assigns, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Assessment
Agreement. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the
Developer shall not be precluded from contesting the Minimum Market Value if the Minimum
Improvements or the Development Property, or any substantial portion thereof, is acquired by a
public entity through eminent domain prior to the Termination Date.
Section 6.3. Suspension or Reduction of Pavments on TIF Note. a) The Developer may,
at any time following the issuance of the Certificate of Completion, seek through petition or
other means to have the assessors estimated market value for the Development Property reduced
to not less than the Minimum Market Value. Such activity must be preceded by written notice
from the Developer to the EDA indicating its intention to do so.
b) Upon receiving notice that the Developer seeks a reduction in the Minimum
Market Value of all or any portion of the Development Property, or otherwise learning of the
Developer's intentions, the EDA may suspend or reduce payments due under the Note except for
the portion of such payments from Available Tax Increment, based on the Minimum Market
Value, or the assessor's estimated market value for the year in which the Minimum
Improvements have been completed, if less than Minimum Market Value, until the actual
amount of the reduction in market value is determined, whereupon the EDA will make the
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suspended payments less any amount that the EDA is required to repay the County as a result
any retroactive reduction in market value of the Development Property. During the period that
the payments are subject to suspension, the Authority may make partial payments on the Note,
from the amounts subject to suspension, if it determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that
the amount retained will be sufficient to cover any repayment which the County may require.
The EDA's suspension or reduction of payments of the Note pursuant to this Section 6.3 shall
not be considered a default under Section 8.1 hereof.
Section 6.4. Ri�ht to Collect Delinquent Taxes. The Developer acknowledges that the
EDA and the City are providing substantial aid and assistance in furtherance of the development
of the Minimum Improvements through issuance of the Note and the Housing Revenue Bonds.
The Developer understands that the Available Tax Increment pledged to payment of the Note is
derived from real estate taxes on the Development Property, which taxes must be promptly and
timely paid. To that end, the Developer agrees for itself, its successors and assigns, in addition
to the obligation pursuant to statute to pay real estate taxes that it is also obligated by reason of
this Agreement to pay before delinquency all real estate taxes assessed against the Development
Property and the Minimum Improvements. The Developer acknowledges that this obligation
creates a contractual right on behalf of the EDA or the City to sue the Developer or its successors
and assigns to collect delinquent real estate taxes and any penalty or interest thereon and to pay
over the same as a tax payment to the County auditor. In this type of suit, the EDA or the City
will also be entitled to recover its costs, expenses and reasonable attorney fees.
Section 6.5. Use of Tax Increment. Except as provided for in this Agreement, the EDA
shall be free to use any Tax Increment it receives from the County with respect to the TIF
District for any purpose for which such increment may lawfully be used under the TIF Act and
the EDA shall have no obligations to the Developer with respect to the use of such Tax
Increment.
ARTICLE VII
Prohibitions A�ainst Sale; Assi�nment; Indemnification
Section 7.1. Representation as to Development. The Developer represents and agrees
that its purchase of the Development Property and its other undertakings pursuant to the
Agreement, are, and will be used, for the purpose of development of the Development Property
with the Minimum Improvements and not for speculation in land holding.
Section 7.2. Prohibition A�ainst Sale; Assi�nment of A�reement. The Developer
represents and agrees that prior to issuance of the Certificate of Completion for the Minimum
Improvements:
(a) Except only by way of security for, and only for, the purpose of obtaining
financing necessary to enable the Developer or any successor in interest to the Development
Property, or any part thereof, to perform its obligations with respect to making the Minimum
Improvements under this Agreement, and any other purpose authorized by this Agreement, the
Developer has not made or created and will not make or create or suffer to be made or created
any total or partial Sale, which shall include any assignment, conveyance, or lease, or any trust or
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power, or transfer in any other mode or form of or with respect to the Agreement, the
Development Property, the Minimum Improvements or any part thereof or any interest therein,
or any contract or agreement to do any of the same (except a lease for a Rental Housing Unit to a
residential occupant), without the prior written approval of the EDA unless the Developer
remains liable and bound by this Agreement in which event the EDA's approval is not required.
Any Sale of this type will be subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
(b) In the event the Developer, upon transfer or assignment of the Development
Property or Minimum Improvements seeks to be released from its obligations under this
Agreement, the EDA will be entitled to require, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, as
conditions to any release that:
(i) Any proposed transferee will have the qualifications and financial
responsibility, in the reasonable judgment of the EDA, necessary and adequate to fulfill
the obligations undertaken in this Agreement by the Developer.
(ii) Any proposed transferee, by instrument in writing satisfactory to the EDA
and in form recordable among the land records, will, for itself and its successors and assigns,
and expressly for the benefit of the EDA, have expressly assumed all of the obligations of
the Developer under this Agreement and agreed to be subject to all the conditions and
restrictions to which the Developer is subject; provided, however, that the fact that any
transferee of, or any other successor in interest whatsoever to, the Development Property, or
any part thereof, will not, for whatever reason, have assumed these obligations or so agreed,
and will not(unless and only to the extent otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement
or agreed to in writing by the EDA) deprive the EDA of any rights or remedies or controls
with respect to the Development Property or any part thereof or the construction of the
Minimum Improvements; it being the intent of the parties as expressed in this Agreement
that (to the fullest extent permitted at law and in equity and excepting only in the manner
and to the extent specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement) no transfer of, or
change with respect to, ownership in the Development Property or any part thereof, or any
interest therein, however consummated or occurring and whether voluntary or involuntary,
will operate, legally or practically, to deprive or limit the EDA of or with respect to any
rights or remedies on controls provided in or resulting from this Agreement with respect to
the Minimum Improvements that the EDA would have had, had there been no transfer or
change. In the absence of specific written agreement by the EDA to the contrary, no transfer
or approval by the EDA thereof will be deemed to relieve the Developer, or any other party
bound in any way by this Agreement or otherwise with respect to the construction of the
Minimum Improvements,from any of its obligations with respect thereto.
(iii) Any and all instruments and other legal documents involved in effecting the
transfer of any interest in this Agreement or the Development Property governed by this
Article VII must be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the EDA.
In the event the foregoing conditions are satisfied, the Developer will be released from its
obligation under this Agreement.
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After issuance of the Certificate of Completion for the Minimum Improvements, the
Developer may transfer or assign the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements or
the Developer's interest in this Agreement if it obtains the prior written consent of the EDA,
which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, and the transferee or assignee is bound by all
the Developer's obligations hereunder. The Developer must submit to the EDA written evidence
of any transfer or assignment, including the transferee or assignee's express assumption of the
Developer's obligations under this Agreement. If the Developer fails to provide written evidence
of transfer and assumption, the Developer will remain bound by all its obligations under this
Agreement.
Section 7.3. Release and Indemnification Covenants. (a) The Developer releases from
and covenants and agrees that the EDA, the City and their governing body members, officials,
agents, servants and employees will not be liable for and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
the EDA, the City and their governing body members, officers, agents, servants and employees
against any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any person occurring at or
about or resulting from any defect in the Minimum Improvements.
(b) Except for any willful misrepresentation or any willful or wanton misconduct of
the following named parties, the Developer agrees to protect and defend the EDA, the City and
their governing body members, officers, agents, servants and employees thereof, now or forever,
and further agrees to hold the aforesaid harmless from any claim, demand, suit, action or other
proceeding whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever arising or purportedly arising from
this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby or the acquisition, construction,
installation, ownership, maintenance and operation of the Minimum Improvements or the
Development Property.
(c) The EDA, the City and their respective governing body members, officials,
agents, servants and employees will not be liable for any damage or injury to the persons or
property of the Developer or its officers, agents, servants or employees or any other person who
may be about the Development Property or Minimum Improvements due to any act of
negligence of any person.
(d) All covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of the EDA and
the City contained herein will be deemed to be the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements
and obligations of the EDA or the City and not of any governing body member, officer, agent,
servant or employee of the EDA or the City in his or her individual capacity.
ARTICLE VIII
Events of Default
Section 8.1. Events of Default Defined. Each and every one of the following shall be an
Event of Default under this Agreement:
(a) Failure by the Developer to acquire the Development Property in fee as required
by this Agreement;
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(b) Failure by the Developer to obtain approval from the City and other entities
necessary in order to construct the Minimum Improvements;
(c) Failure by the Developer to obtain financing for construction of the Minimum
Improvements as specified in Section 3.5 of this Agreement;
(d) Failure by the Developer to commence and complete construction of the
Minimum Improvements pursuant to the terms, conditions and limitations of Article IV of this
Agreement, including the timing thereof, unless such failure is caused by an Unavoidable Delay
or waived by the Developer and the EDA;
(e) Failure of the Developer to pay real estate taxes or special assessments on the
Development Property or Minimum Improvements as they become due prior to the Termination
Date;
(f) Failure of the Developer to comply with the requirement of section 4.6 of this
Agreement regarding occupancy by Qualifying Tenants or any action or inaction by the
Developer which results in the TIF District no longer qualifying as a housing tax increment
financing district prior to the Termination Date;
(g) Prior to the Termination Date, appeal or challenge by the Developer of the
Minimum Market Value of the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements under this
Agreement or the Assessment Agreement, except as otherwise permitted in Article VI of this
Agreement.
(h) Transfer of the Minimum Improvements or the Development Property, or any part
thereof, to an entity exempt from the payment of real estate taxes under State law and that entity
applies for tax exemption prior to the Termination Date;
(i) Sale of the Development Property or the Minimum Improvements, or any portion
thereof, by the Developer in violation of Article VII of this Agreement and without written
permission by the EDA;
(j) Failure to operate the Minimum Improvements as a senior housing facility in
accordance with Section 4.7 of this Agreement;
(k) If the Developer shall file a petition in bankruptcy, or shall make an assignment
for the benefit of its creditors or shall consent to the appointment of a receiver; or
(1) Failure by either party to observe or perform any material covenant, condition,
obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this Agreement, including
but not limited to any action necessary for the establishment of the TIF District.
Section 8.2. Remedies on Default. Whenever any Event of Default referred to in Section
8.1 of this Agreement occurs, the non-defaulting party may exercise any one or more of the
following actions after providing 30 days' written notice to the defaulting party of the Event of
Default, but only if the Event of Default has not been cured within said 30 days or, if the Event
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of Default is by its nature incurable within 30 days, the defaulting party does not provide
assurances reasonably satisfactory to the non-defaulting party that the Event of Default will be
cured and will be cured as soon as reasonably possible:
(a) Suspend its performance under this Agreement until it receives assurances that the
defaulting party will cure its default and continue its performance under this Agreement.
(b) Cancel and rescind or terminate this Agreement.
(c) Enforce the Assessment Agreement.
(d) If the default occurs prior to completion of the Minimum Improvements, the EDA
may withhold any undelivered Certificate of Completion.
(e) Upon a default by the Developer, the EDA may suspend payments under the Note
or terminate the Note and the TIF District, subject to the provisions of Section 8.3 of this
Agreement.
(f) Take whatever action, including legal, equitable or administrative action, which
may appear necessary or desirable to collect any payments due under this Agreement, including
but not limited to any reimbursement of Tax Increment due under section 4.5(f) of this
Agreement, or to enforce performance and observance of any obligation, agreement, or covenant
under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any Holder or the limited partner of the
Developer may cure an Event of Default by the Developer under the terms of this section 8.2 and
with notice to the EDA of its intent to cure.
Section 8.3. Remedies after Certificate of Completion. After the EDA has issued its
Certificate of Completion for the Minimum Improvements, the EDA may exercise its rights
under Section 82(e) only for the following Events of Default:
(a) the Developer fails to pay real estate taxes or assessments on the Development
Property or Minimum Improvements or any part thereof when due, and the taxes or assessments
have not been paid, or provision satisfactory to the EDA made for their payment, within 30 days
after written demand by the EDA to do so; or
(b) the Developer takes or permits an action prohibited by section 6.1 of this
Agreement; or
(c) the Developer fails to operate the Minimum Improvements as a senior housing
facility in accordance with Section 4.7 of this Agreement; or
(d) the Developer fails to comply with Developer's obligation to operate and
maintain, preserve and keep the Minimum Improvements or cause the Minimum Improvements
to be maintained, preserved and kept with the appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof, in
good repair and condition, pursuant to Article IV hereof; provided that, upon Developer's failure
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to comply with Developer's obligations under Article IV hereof, if uncured after 30 days' written
notice to the Developer of the failure, the EDA may only suspend payments under the Note until
the Developer complies with said obligations. If the Developer fails to comply with said
obligations for a period of 18 months, the EDA may terminate the Note and the TIF District; or
(e) the Developer fails to comply with the income restrictions or to deliver annual
rent and income reports as provided in Section 4.6 of this Agreement and the Declaration;
provided that, upon the Developer's failure to provide annual reports, if uncured after 30 days'
written notice to the Developer of the failure, the EDA may only suspend payments under the
Note until the Developer delivers said reports. If the Developer fails to deliver rent and income
reports for a period of six months following the date the reports are due after written notice to the
Developer of the failure, the EDA may terminate the Note and the TIF District; or
(� a final determination by the State or a court of competent jurisdiction that the TIF
District does not or no longer qualifies as a housing tax increment financing district under the
TIF Act; or
(g) the Developer transfers the Minimum Improvements or Development Property, or
any part thereof, to an entity exempt from the payment of real estate taxes under State law.
Section 8.4. No Remedv Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the
EDA or the Developer is intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but
each and every remedy will be cumulative and will be in addition to every other remedy given
under this Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No delay or
omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default will impair any right or power
or will be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any right and power may be exercised from time
to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. In order to entitle the EDA to exercise any
remedy reserved to it, it will not be necessary to give notice, other than the notice required in
Section 8.2 of this Agreement.
Section 8.5. No Additional Waiver Implied bv One Waiver. In the event any covenant
or agreement contained in this Agreement should be breached by any party and thereafter waived
by another party, the waiver will be limited to the particular breach so waived and will not be
deemed to waive any other concurrent, previous or subsequent breach hereunder.
ARTICLE IX
Additional Provisions
Section 9.1. Conflict of Interests; EDA and Citv Representatives Not Individually
Liable. The EDA, the City and the Developer, to the best of their respective knowledge,
represent and agree that no member, official, or employee of the EDA or the City has any
personal interest, direct or indirect, in the Agreement, nor has any member, official, or employee
participated in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects his or her personal interests
or the interests of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he or she is, directly or
indirectly, interested. No member, official, agent, servant or employee of the EDA or the City
will be personally liable to the Developer, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default
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or breach by the EDA or the City or for any amount which may become due to the Developer or
successor or on any obligations under the terms of the Agreement.
Section 9.2. Equal Emplovment O�portunity. The Developer, for itself and its
successors and assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Minimum Improvements
provided for in the Agreement it will comply with all applicable federal, State and local equal
employment and non-discrimination laws and regulations.
Section 9.3. Restrictions on Use; Citv A�roval Required. (a) The Developer agrees
that, prior to the Termination Date, the Developer and its successors and assigns will use the
Development Property and Minimum Improvements solely for the development of senior
independent living residential rental housing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and
will not discriminate upon the basis of race, color, creed, sexual orientation or national origin in
the lease, rental, use or occupancy of the Development Property or Minimum Improvements, or
any part thereof.
(b) The Developer acknowledges that the City has not granted approval for any
significant commercial, retail or other non-residential uses in connection with the Minimum
Improvements and understands that if any such uses are proposed in the future, subject to
applicable limitations under the TIF Act regarding housing tax increment districts, appropriate
approvals must first be obtained from the City.
Section 9.4. Titles of Articles and Sections. Any titles of the several parts, Articles, and
Sections of the Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and will be disregarded
in construing or interpreting any of its provisions.
Section 9.5. Notices and Demands. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, a notice, demand, or other communication under the Agreement by either party to
the other will be sufficiently given or delivered if it is dispatched by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or delivered personally; and
(a) as to the Developer: Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP
2905 Northwest Boulevard, Suite 150
Plymouth, MN 55442
Attn: Jeffrey R. Huggett
with a copy to: Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
225 South Sixth Street, Suite 3500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(b) as to the EDA: Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority
12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Attn: Charlene R. Stevens, Executive Director
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with a copy to: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Attn: Ronald H. Batty
(c) as to the City: City of Cottage Grove
12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Attn: Charlene R. Stevens, City Administrator
with a copy to: LeVander Gillen & Miller, P.A.
633 Concord Street South, Suite 400
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Attn: Korine Land
or at any other address with respect to any party as that party may, from time to time, designate
in writing and forward to the other as provided in this Section 9.5.
Section 9.6. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which will constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 9.7. Recordin�. The EDA intends to record this Agreement and any
amendments thereto with Washington County. The Developer must pay all costs for recording.
Section 9.8. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement
approved by the EDA and the Developer.
Section 9.9. Termination. This Agreement terminates on the Termination Date, except
that termination of the Agreement does not terminate, limit or affect the rights of any party that
arise before the Termination Date, specifically including but not limited to the EDA's right to
seek reimbursement from the Developer for any Tax Increment the EDA may be required or
agrees to repay for violation of the Tax Increment Act caused by the action or inaction of the
Developer.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the EDA, the City and Developer have each caused this
Agreement to be duly executed in its name and behalf as of the date first above written.
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By
Myron Bailey, President
And by:
Charlene R. Stevens, Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2016, by Myron Bailey and Charlene R. Stevens, the President and Executive Director,
respectively, of the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate
and politic under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the Economic Development Authority.
Notary Public
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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
By
Myron Bailey, Mayor
And by:
Charlene R. Stevens, City Administrator
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2016, by Myron Bailey and Charlene R. Stevens, the Mayor and City Administrator,
respectively, of the city of Cottage Grove, a municipal corporation under the laws of Minnesota,
on behalf of the City.
Notary Public
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COTTAGE GROVE LEASED HOUSING
ASSOCIATES I, LLLP
By
Its
By
Its
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2016, by and , the and
, respectively, of Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, a
Minnesota limited liability limited partnership, on behalf of the limited liability limited
partnership.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY
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EXHIBIT B TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FORM OF TIF NOTE
UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
WASHINGTON COUNTY
No. R-1 $1,695,000
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TAXABLE TAX 1NCREMENT REVEN UE NOTE
(COTTAGE GROVE LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATES I
SENIOR HOUSING PRO7ECT)
Date
Rate of Ori�inal Issue
4.6%
The Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority (the "EDA"), for value received,
certifies that it is indebted and hereby promises to pay to Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates
I, LLLP, or registered assigns (the "Owner"), the principal sum of $1,695,000 and to pay interest
thereon at the rate of 4.6% per annum, as and to the extent set forth herein. This Note is issued
pursuant to the Contract for Private Development between the EDA and the Owner dated
, 2016 (the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have
the meanings provided in the Agreement.
1. Pavments. Principal and interest ("Payments") will be paid on August 1, 2019,
and each February 1 and August 1 thereafter to and including February 1, 2034 ("Payment
Dates"), in the amounts and from the sources set forth in Section 3 herein. Payments will be
applied first to accrued interest, and then to unpaid principal.
Payments are payable by mail to the address of the Owner or any other address as the
Owner may designate upon 30 days written notice to the EDA. Payments on this Note are
payable in any coin or currency of the United States of America which, on the Payment Date, is
legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.
2. Interest. Interest at the rate stated herein will accrue on the unpaid principal,
commencing on the date of original issue. Interest will be simple, non-compounding interest and
will be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days and twelve 30-day months and charged for
actual days principal is unpaid. To the extent that Available Tax Increment is insufficient to pay
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principal and interest on any Payment Date, unpaid interest will not be added to principal.
3. Available Tax Increment. Payments on this Note are payable on each Payment
Date in the amount of and solely payable from "Available Tax Increment," which will mean, on
each Payment Date, 90 percent of the Tax Increment attributable to the Development Property
(defined in the Agreement) and paid to the EDA by Washington County in the six months
preceding the Payment Date. Available Tax Increment will not include any Tax Increment if, as
of any Payment Date, there is an uncured Event of Default by the Owner under the Agreement.
The EDA will have no obligation to pay principal of and interest on this Note on each
Payment Date from any source other than Available Tax Increment, and the failure of the EDA
to pay the entire amount of principal or interest on this Note on any Payment Date will not
constitute a default hereunder as long as the EDA pays principal and interest hereon to the extent
of Available Tax Increment. If on any Payment Date there is insufficient Available Tax
Increment to pay accrued and unpaid interest on this Note on such date, the amount of such
deficiency shall be deferred and paid, without interest thereon, on the next Payment Date on
which the EDA has Available Tax Increment in excess of the amount necessary to pay the
accrued and unpaid interest on this Note on such subsequent Payment Date. The EDA will have
no obligation to pay unpaid balance of principal or accrued interest that may remain after the
final Payment on February 1, 2034.
4. Optional Prepavment. The principal sum and all accrued interest payable under
this Note is pre-payable in whole or in part at any time by the EDA without premium or penalty.
No partial prepayment will affect the amount or timing of any other regular payment otherwise
required to be made under this Note.
5. Default. If on any Payment Date there has occurred and is continuing any Event
of Default under the Agreement, the EDA may, notwithstanding any notice and cure provisions
in the Agreement, withhold from Payments hereunder all Available Tax Increment. If the Event
of Default is thereafter cured in accordance with the Agreement, the Available Tax Increment
withheld under this Section shall be deferred and paid, without interest thereon, within 30 days
after the Event of Default is cured. If on any date there has occurred and is continuing, after
notice and opportunity to cure have been provided in accordance with the Agreement, any Event
of Default under the Agreement, the EDA may exercise its remedies under the Agreement,
including but not limited to terminating this Note. Reference is hereby made to all of the
provisions of the Agreement, including without limitation Article VIII thereof for a fuller
statement of the rights and obligations of the EDA to pay the principal of this Note, and said
provisions are hereby incorporated into this Note as though set out in full herein.
6. Nature of Obli�ation. This Note is a single note in the total principal amount of
$1,695,000 issued to aid in financing certain Qualifying Costs of a Development District
undertaken by the EDA pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 through 469.047, as
amended and is issued pursuant to and in full conformity with the Constitution and laws of the
State of Minnesota, including Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.179, as
amended. This Note is a limited obligation of the EDA which is payable solely from Available
Tax Increment pledged to the payment hereof under the Resolution. This Note and the interest
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hereon will not be deemed to constitute a general obligation of the State of Minnesota or any
political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation, the EDA. Neither the State of
Minnesota, nor any political subdivision thereof will be obligated to pay the principal of or
interest on this Note or other costs incident hereto except out of Available Tax Increment, and
neither the full faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State of Minnesota or any political
subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on this Note or other
costs incident hereto.
7. Estimated Tax Increment Pavments. Any estimates of Tax Increment or
Available Tax Increment prepared by the EDA or its financial advisors in connection with the
TIF District or the Agreement are for the benefit of the EDA, and are not intended as
representations on which the Developer may rely.
THE EDA MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE
AVAILABLE TAX 1NCREMENT WILL BE SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF
AND 1NTEREST ON THIS NOTE.
8. Re�istration and Transfer. This Note is issuable only as a fully registered note
without coupons. Subj ect to certain limitations set forth herein, this Note is transferable upon the
books of the EDA kept for that purpose at the principal office of the Executive Director of the
EDA as Registrar, by the Owner hereof in person or by the Owner's attorney duly authorized in
writing, upon surrender of this Note together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to
the EDA, duly executed by the Owner. Upon the transfer or exchange and the payment by the
Owner of any tax, fee, or governmental charge required to be paid by the EDA with respect to
the transfer or exchange, there will be issued in the name of the transferee a new Note of the
same aggregate principal amount, bearing interest at the same rate and maturing on the same
dates.
This Note will not be transferred to any person other than an affiliate, or other related
entity, of the Owner unless the EDA has been provided with an investment letter in a form
substantially similar to the investment letter submitted by the Owner or a certificate of the
transferor, in a form satisfactory to the EDA, that the transfer is exempt from registration and
prospectus delivery requirements of federal and applicable state securities laws.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED that all acts, conditions, and things
required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota to be done, to exist, to happen,
and to be performed in order to make this Note a valid and binding limited obligation of the EDA
according to its terms, have been done, do exist, have happened, and have been performed in due
form, time and manner as so required.
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IN WIT`NESS WHEREOF, the board of commissioners of the Cottage Grove Economic
Development Authority has caused this Note to be executed with the manual signatures of its
President and Executive Director, all as of the Date of Original Issue specified above.
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Myron Bailey, President Charlene R. Stevens, Executive Director
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REGISTRATION PROVISIONS
The ownership of the unpaid balance of the within Note is registered in the bond register
of the Executive Director of the EDA, in the name of the person last listed below.
Date of Re�istration Re�istered Owner Si�nature of EDA Executive Director
Cottage Grove Leased
Housing Associates I, LLLP
2905 Northwest Boulevard
Suite 150
Plymouth, MN 55442
Federal ID #
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EXHIBIT C TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FORM OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
THIS DECLARATION OF RESTRICTNE COVENANTS (the "Declaration") dated as
of , 2016, by Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, a Minnesota
limited liability limited partnership (the "Developer"), is given to the Cottage Grove Economic
Development Authority, a body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota (the "EDA").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the EDA entered into that certain Contract for Private Development between
the EDA and the Developer, dated , 2016, filed , 2016 in the
for Washington County as Document Na (the
"Agreement")„ and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, the Developer is obligated to cause construction
of a senior independent living rental housing complex containing up to 184 rental housing units
on the property described in Exhibit A hereto (the "Property"), and to cause compliance with
certain income covenants described in Section 4.6 of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.6 of the Agreement requires that the Developer cause to be
executed an instrument in recordable form substantially reflecting the covenants set forth in
Section 4.6 of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Developer intends, declares, and covenants that the restrictive covenants
set forth herein will be and are covenants running with the Property for the term described herein
and binding upon all subsequent owners of the Property for the term described herein, and are
not merely personal covenants of the Developer; and
WHEREAS, capitalized terms in this Declaration have the meaning provided in the
Agreement unless otherwise defined herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants hereinafter set
forth, and of other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Developer agrees as follows:
1. Term of Restrictions.
(a) Occupancv and Rental Restrictions. The term of the Occupancy Restrictions set
forth in Section 3 of this Declaration will commence at the end of the first taxable year of credit
period for the Property under the Tax Credit Law. The period from commencement to
termination is the "Qualified Project Period."
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(b) Termination of Declaration. This Declaration will terminate upon the
Termination Date.
(c) Removal from Real Estate Records. Upon termination of this Declaration, the
EDA will, upon request by the Developer or its assigns, file any document appropriate to remove
this Declaration from the real estate records of Washington County, Minnesota.
2. Proj ect Restrictions.
(a) the Developer represents, warrants, and covenants that:
(i) All leases of Rental Housing Units to Qualifying Tenants (as defined in
Section 3(a)(i) hereo� will contain clauses, among others, wherein each individual
lessee:
(1) Certifies the accuracy of the statements made in its application and
Eligibility Certification (as defined in Section 3(a)(ii) hereo�; and
(2) Agrees that the family income at the time the lease is executed will
be deemed substantial and material obligation of the lessee's tenancy; that the
lessee will comply promptly with all requests for income and other information
relevant to determining low or moderate income status from the Developer or the
EDA, and that the lessee's failure or refusal to comply with a request for
information with respect thereto will be deemed a violation of a substantial
obligation of the lessee's tenancy.
(ii) the Developer will permit any duly authorized representative of the EDA
to inspect the books and records of the Developer pertaining to the income of Qualifying
Tenants residing in the Proj ect.
3. Occupancv Restrictions.
(a) Tenant Income Provisions. The Developer represents, warrants, and covenants
that:
(i) Qualifvin� Tenants. From the commencement of the Qualified Proj ect
Period, 40 percent or more of the Rental Housing Units will be occupied (or treated as
occupied as provided herein) or held vacant and available for occupancy by Qualifying
Tenants. Qualifying Tenants means those individuals or households who are determined
from time to time by the Developer to have income that is 60 percent or less of the area
median gross income for the applicable calendar year. For purposes of this definition, the
occupants of a residential unit will not be deemed to be Qualifying Tenants if all the
occupants of such Rental Housing Unit at any time are "students," as defined in Section
151(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), not entitled to
an exemption under the Code. The determination of whether an individual or family is of
low or moderate income will be made at the time the tenancy commences and on an
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ongoing basis thereafter, determined at least annually. If during their tenancy a
Qualifying Tenant's income exceeds 60 percent of the area median gross income, the
next available unit (determined in accordance with the Code and applicable regulations)
(the "Next Available Unit Rule") must be leased to a Qualifying Tenant or held vacant
and available for occupancy by a Qualifying Tenant. If the Next Available Unit Rule is
violated, the Unit will not continue to be treated as a Qualifying Unit.
(ii) Certification of Tenant Eli�ibility. As a condition to initial and continuing
occupancy, each person who is intended to be a Qualifying Tenant will be required
annually to sign and deliver to the Developer a Certification of Tenant Eligibility
substantially in the form attached as Exhibit B hereto, or in any other form as may be
reasonably approved by the Executive Director of the EDA (the "Eligibility
Certification"), in which the prospective Qualifying Tenant certifies as to income. In
addition, the person will be required to provide whatever other information, documents,
or certifications are deemed necessary by the Executive Director of the EDA to
substantiate the Eligibility Certification, on an ongoing annual basis, and to verify that
the tenant continues to be a Qualifying Tenant within the meaning of Section 3(a) hereof.
Eligibility Certifications will be maintained on file by the Developer with respect to each
Qualifying Tenant who resides in a Proj ect unit or resided therein during the immediately
preceding calendar year.
(iii) Lease. The form of lease to be utilized by the Developer in renting any
Rental Housing Units in the Project to any person who is intended to be a Qualifying
Tenant will provide for termination of the lease and consent by the person to immediate
eviction for failure to qualify as a Qualifying Tenant as a result of any material
misrepresentation made by the person with respect to the Eligibility Certification.
(iv) Annual Report. The Developer covenants and agrees that during the term
of this Declaration, it will prepare and submit to the EDA on or before February 15 of
each year, a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto, executed by the
Developer, (a) identifying the tenancies and the dates of occupancy (or vacancy) for all
Qualifying Tenants in the Proj ect, including the percentage of the Rental Housing Units
of the Proj ect which were occupied by Qualifying Tenants (or held vacant and available
for occupancy by Qualifying Tenants) at all times during the year preceding the date of
the certificate; (b) describing all transfers or other changes in ownership of the Proj ect or
any interest therein; and (c) stating that to the best knowledge of the person executing the
certificate after due inquiry, all the units were rented or available for rental on a
continuous basis during the year to Qualifying Tenants and that the Developer was not
otherwise in default under this Declaration during the year.
(v) Notice of Non-Compliance. The Developer will immediately notify the
EDA if at any time during the term of this Declaration the Rental Housing Units in the
Proj ect are not occupied or available for occupancy as required by the terms of this
Declaration.
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4. Transfer Restrictions. The Developer covenants and agrees that the Developer
will cause or require as a condition precedent to any conveyance, transfer, assignment, or any
other disposition of the Project prior to the termination of the Occupancy Restrictions provided
herein (the "Transfer") that the transferee of the Project pursuant to the Transfer assume in
writing in a form acceptable to the EDA, all duties and obligations of the Developer under this
Declaration, including this Section 4, in the event of a subsequent Transfer by the transferee
prior to expiration of the Occupancy Restrictions provided herein (the "Assumption
Agreement"). The Developer will deliver the Assumption Agreement to the EDA prior to the
Transfer.
5. Enforcement.
(a) The Developer will permit, during normal business hours and upon reasonable
notice, any duly authorized representative of the EDA to inspect any books and records of the
Developer regarding the Proj ect with respect to the incomes of Qualifying Tenants.
(b) The Developer will submit any other information, documents or certifications
requested by the EDA which the EDA deems reasonably necessary to substantiate the
Developer's continuing compliance with the provisions specified in this Declaration.
(c) The Developer acknowledges that the primary purpose for requiring compliance
by the Developer with the restrictions provided in this Declaration is to ensure compliance of the
property with the income covenants set forth in Section 4.6 of the Agreement and the continued
eligibility of the EDA's Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-17 (Dominium) as a housing tax
increment financing district under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.179, and by
reason thereof, the Developer, in consideration for assistance provided by the EDA under the
Agreement that makes possible the construction of the Minimum Improvements (as defined in
the Agreement) on the Property, hereby agrees and consents that the EDA will be entitled, for
any breach of the provisions of this Declaration, and in addition to all other remedies provided
by law or in equity, to enforce specific performance by the Developer of its obligations under
this Declaration in a state court of competent jurisdiction. The Developer hereby further
specifically acknowledges that the EDA cannot be adequately compensated by monetary
damages in the event of any default hereunder.
(d) The Developer understands and acknowledges that, in addition to any remedy set
forth herein for failure to comply with the restrictions set forth in this Declaration, the EDA may
exercise any remedy available to it under Article VIII of the Agreement.
6. Indemnification. The Developer hereby indemnifies, and agrees to defend and
hold harmless, the EDA from and against all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses
(including attorneys' fees and expenses), causes of action, suits, allegations, claims, demands,
and judgments of any nature arising from the consequences of a legal or administrative
proceeding or action brought against them, or any of them, on account of any failure by the
Developer to comply with the terms of this Declaration, or on account of any representation or
warranty of the Developer contained herein being untrue.
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7. A�ent of the EDA. The EDA will have the right to appoint an agent to carry out
any of its duties and obligations hereunder, and will inform the Developer of any agency
appointment by written notice.
8. Severabilitv. The invalidity of any clause, part or provision of this Declaration
will not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
9. Notices. All notices to be given pursuant to this Declaration must be in writing
and will be deemed given when mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
to the parties hereto at the addresses set forth below, or to any other place as a party may from
time to time designate in writing. The Developer and the EDA may, by notice given hereunder,
designate any further or different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates, or other
communications are sent. The initial addresses for notices and other communications are as
follows:
(a) as to the Developer: Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP
2905 Northwest Boulevard, Suite 150
Plymouth, MN 55442
Attn: Jeffrey R. Huggett
with a copy to: Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
225 South Sixth Street, Suite 3500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(b) as to the EDA: Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority
12800 Ravine Parkway South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Attn: Charlene R. Stevens, Executive Director
with a copy to: Ronald H. Batty
Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
10. Governin� Law. This Declaration is governed by the laws of the State of
Minnesota and, where applicable, the laws of the United States of America.
11. Attornevs' Fees. In case any action at law or in equity, including an action for
declaratory relief, is brought against the Developer to enforce the provisions of this Declaration,
the Developer agrees to pay the reasonable attorneys' fees and other reasonable expenses paid or
incurred by the EDA in connection with the action.
12. Declaration Bindin�. This Declaration and the covenants contained herein will
run with the real property comprising the Project and will bind the Developer and its successors
and assigns and all subsequent owners of the Project or any interest therein, and the benefits will
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inure to the EDA and its successors and assigns for the term of this Declaration as provided in
Section 1(b).
13. Relationship to Tax Credit Law Requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary, during any period while 40 percent or more of the Rental Housing Units in the Property
are subj ect to income limitations applicable to housing tax increment financing districts under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.174 through 469.179, evidence of compliance with the Tax
Credit Law requirements filed with the EDA at least annually will satisfy any requirements
otherwise imposed under this Declaration. During any portion of the Qualified Project Period as
defined herein when the Tax Credit Law income restrictions do not apply to the Property, this
Declaration controls.
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Drafted by:
Kennedy & Graven Chartered (RHB)
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Developer has caused this Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants to be signed by its respective duly authorized representatives, as of the day and year
first written above.
COTTAGE GROVE LEASED
HOUSING ASSOCIATES I, LLLP
By
Its
By
Its
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2016, by and , the
and , respectively, of Cottage Grove Leased Housing
Associates I, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership, on behalf of the limited
liability limited partnership.
Notary Public
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This Declaration is acknowledged and consented to by:
COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Myron Bailey, President
By:
Charlene R. Stevens, Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2016,
by Myron Bailey and Charlene R. Stevens, the president and executive director, respectively, of
the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic under
the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the Economic Development Authority.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A TO
FORM OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Le�al Description
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EXHIBIT B TO
FORM OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Certification of Tenant Eligibility
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EXHIBIT C TO
FORM OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
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Continuing Program Compliance
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EXHIBIT D TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FORM OF
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body
corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota (the "EDA"), and Cottage Grove Leased
Housing Associates I, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership (the "Developer"),
have entered into a certain Contract for Private Development (the "Agreement") dated the
day of , 2016, and recorded in the office of the in Washington
County, Minnesota, on the day of , 20 as Document No.
, which Agreement contained certain covenants and restrictions regarding
completion of the Minimum Improvements, as defined in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has performed said covenants and conditions in a manner
deemed sufficient by the EDA to permit the execution and recording of this certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, this is to certify that all construction of the Minimum
Improvements specified to be done and made by the Developer has been completed and the
covenants and conditions in the Agreement have been performed by the Developer, and the
in Washington County, Minnesota, is hereby authorized to accept for
recording and to record the filing of this instrument, to be a conclusive determination of the
satisfactory termination of the covenants and conditions relating to completion of the Minimum
Improvements.
Dated: COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Myron Bailey, President
By:
Charlene R. Stevens, Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument as acknowledged before me this day of ,
201 , by Myron Bailey and Charlene R. Stevens, the president and executive director,
respectively, of the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate
and politic under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the Economic Development Authority.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT E TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FORM OF INVESTMENT LETTER
To the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority (the "EDA")
Attention: Executive Director
Dated: , 2016
Re: $1,695,000 Tax Increment Revenue Note (Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I
Senior Housing Project)
The undersigned, as Purchaser of$1,695,000 in principal amount of the above-captioned
Tax Increment Revenue Note (Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I Senior Housing
Proj ect) (the "Note"), approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Cottage Grove Economic
Development Authority on , 2016, hereby represents to you and to Kennedy &
Graven, Chartered, Minneapolis, Minnesota, as legal counsel to the EDA, as follows:
1. We understand and acknowledge that the Note is delivered to the Purchaser on
this date pursuant to the Contract for Private Development by and between the EDA and the
Purchaser dated , 2016 (the "Agreement").
2. The Note is payable as to principal and interest solely from Available Tax
Increment pledged to the Note, as defined therein.
3. We have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters,
including purchase and ownership of municipal obligations, to be able to evaluate the risks and
merits of the investment represented by the purchase of the above-stated principal amount of the
Note.
4. We acknowledge that no offering statement, prospectus, offering circular or other
comprehensive offering document or disclosure containing material information with respect to
the EDA and the Note has been issued or prepared by the EDA, and that, in due diligence, we
have made our own inquiry and analysis with respect to the EDA, the Note and the security
therefor, and other material factors affecting the security and payment of the Note.
5. We acknowledge that we have either been supplied with or have access to
information, including financial statements and other financial information, to which a
reasonable investor would attach significance in making investment decisions, and we have had
the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from knowledgeable individuals concerning
the EDA, the Note and the security therefor, and that as reasonable investors we have been able
to make our decision to purchase the above-stated principal amount of the Note.
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6. We have been informed that the Note (i) is not being registered or otherwise
qualified for sale under the `Blue Sky" laws and regulations of any state, or under federal
securities laws or regulations, (ii)will not be listed on any stock or other securities exchange, and
(iii)will carry no rating from any rating service.
7. We acknowledge that the EDA and Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, as legal
counsel to the EDA, have not made any representations or warranties as to the status of interest
on the Note for the purpose of federal or state income taxation.
8. We represent to you that we are purchasing the Note for our own account and not
for resale or other distribution thereof, except to the extent otherwise provided in the Note or as
otherwise approved in writing by the EDA.
9. All capitalized terms used herein have the meaning provided in the Agreement
unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
10. The Purchaser's federal tax identification number is
11. We acknowledge receipt of the Note on the date hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Investment Letter as of the
date and year first written above.
COTTAGE GROVE LEASED
HOUSING ASSOCIATES I, LLLP
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
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EXHIBIT F TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FORM OF
ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
and
ASSESSOR'S CERTIFICATION
By and among
THE COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
and
COTTAGE GROVE LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATES I,LLLP
and
COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
This Document was drafted by:
KENNEDY& GRAVEN, Chartered (RHB)
470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612)337-9300
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THIS ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of this day of , 2016, by and
between the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and
politic under the laws of Minnesota (the "EDA"), and Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates
I, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership (the"Owner").
WITNES SETH:
WHEREAS, on or before the date hereof, the EDA and the Owner have entered into a
Contract for Private Development (the "Agreement") concerning the property legally described
on Exhibit A hereto, (the "Development Property"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, the Owner will construct a senior independent
living rental housing facility consisting of up to 184 Rental Housing Units and, at the option of
the Owner, no more than one Visitors' Unit on the Development Property (the "Minimum
Improvements"); and
WHEREAS, the EDA and the Owner desires to establish a minimum market value for the
Development Property and the Minimum Improvements to be constructed thereon, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 469.177, Subd. 8; and
WHEREAS, the EDA and the County Assessor for Washington County, Minnesota have
reviewed the Plans for the Minimum Improvements which the Owner has agreed to construct on
the Development Property pursuant to the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties to this Assessment Agreement, in consideration of the
promises, covenants and agreements made herein and in the Agreement by each to the other, do
hereby agree as follows:
1. The Minimum Market Value for the Development Property with the Minimum
Improvements shall be Twenty-One Million Four Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars
($21,436,000). The parties agree that this Minimum Market Value shall be placed against the
Development Property as of January 2, 2019, for taxes payable beginning in 2020
notwithstanding any failure to start or complete construction of such Minimum Improvements by
that date.
2. The Minimum Market Value herein established shall be of no further force and
effect and this Assessment Agreement shall terminate on the Termination Date. The
Termination Date has the meaning given to it under the Agreement.
3. This Assessment Agreement shall be promptly recorded by the Owner with a
copy of Minnesota Statutes, section 469.177, Subd. 8 set forth in Exhibit B hereto. The Owner
shall pay all costs of recording this Assessment Agreement.
4. Neither the preambles nor the provisions of this Assessment Agreement are
intended to, nor shall they be construed as, modifying the terms of the Agreement. Unless the
context indicates clearly to the contrary, the terms used in this Assessment Agreement shall have
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the same meaning as the terms used in the Agreement.
5. This Assessment Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
parties and their successors and assigns.
6. Each of the parties has authority to enter into this Assessment Agreement and to
take all actions required of it and has taken all actions necessary to authorize the execution and
delivery of this Assessment Agreement.
7. In the event any provision of this Assessment Agreement shall be held invalid or
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render
unenforceable any other provision hereof.
8. The parties hereto agree that they will, from time to time, execute, acknowledge
and deliver, or cause to be executed, acknowledged and delivered, such supplements,
amendments and modifications hereto, and such further instruments as may reasonably be
required for correcting any inadequate, or incorrect, or amended description of the Development
Property, or for carrying out the expressed intention of this Assessment Agreement.
9. Except as provided in Section 8 hereof, this Assessment Agreement may not be
amended nor any of its terms modified except by a writing authorized and executed by all parties
hereto.
10. This Assessment Agreement may be simultaneously executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the
same instrument.
11. This Assessment Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of Minnesota.
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COTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By:
Myron Bailey, President
And by:
Charlene R. Stevens, Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument as acknowledged before me this day of ,
2016, by Myron Bailey and Charlene R. Stevens, the President and Executive Director,
respectively, of the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate
and politic under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the Economic Development Authority.
Notary Public
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COTTAGE GROVE LEASED HOUSING
ASSOCIATES I, LLLP
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was executed before me this day of ,
2016, by and , the and
, respectively, of Cottage Grove Leased Housing Associates I, LLLP, a
Minnesota limited liability limited partnership, on behalf of the limited partnership.
Notary Public
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CERTIFICATION BY ASSESSOR
The undersigned, having reviewed the plans and specifications for the improvements to
be constructed and the market value assigned to the land upon which the improvements are to be
constructed, and being of the opinion that the minimum market value contained in the foregoing
Agreement appears reasonable, hereby certify as follows: The undersigned Assessor being
legally responsible for the assessment of the described property, hereby certifies that the market
value assigned to such land and improvements at the property, legally described on Exhibit A
attached hereto, shall be not less than Twenty-One Million Four Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand
Dollars ($21,436,000) as of January 2nd, 2019, for taxes payable beginning in 2020, until
termination of this Agreement.
County Assessor for
Washington County, Minnesota
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2016, by , the County Assessor, Washington County, Minnesota.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
TO ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
The Development Property is legally described as follows:
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EXHIBIT B
TO ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
Section 469.177, subd. 8. Assessment Agreements. An authority may enter into a
written assessment agreement with any person establishing a minimum market value of land,
existing improvements, or improvements to be constructed in a district, if the property is owned
or will be owned by the person. The minimum market value established by an assessment
agreement may be fixed, or increase or decrease in later years from the initial minimum market
value. If an agreement is fully executed before July 1 of an assessment year, the market value as
provided under the agreement must be used by the county or local assessor as the taxable market
value of the property for that assessment. Agreements executed on or after July 1 of an
assessment year become effective for assessment purposes in the following assessment year. An
assessment agreement terminates on the earliest of the date on which conditions in the
assessment agreement for termination are satisfied, the termination date specified in the
agreement, or the date when tax increment is no longer paid to the authority under section
469.176, subdivision 1. The assessment agreement shall be presented to the county assessor, or
city assessor having the powers of the county assessor, of the jurisdiction in which the tax
increment financing district and the property that is the subject of the agreement is located. The
assessor shall review the plans and specifications for the improvements to be constructed, review
the market value previously assigned to the land upon which the improvements are to be
constructed and, so long as the minimum market value contained in the assessment agreement
appears, in the judgment of the assessor, to be a reasonable estimate, shall execute the following
certification upon the agreement:
The undersigned assessor, being legally responsible for the assessment of the
above described property, certifies that the market values assigned to the land and
improvements are reasonable.
The assessment agreement shall be filed for record and recorded in the office of the
county recorder or the registrar of titles of each county where the real estate or any part thereof is
situated. After the agreement becomes effective for assessment purposes, the assessor shall
value the property under section 273.11, except that the market value assigned shall not be less
than the minimum market value established by the assessment agreement. The assessor may
assign a market value to the property in excess of the minimum market value established by the
assessment agreement. The owner of the property may seek, through the exercise of
administrative and legal remedies, a reduction in market value for property tax purposes, but no
city assessor, county assessor, county auditor, board of review, board of equalization,
commissioner of revenue, or court of this state shall grant a reduction of the market value below
the minimum market value established by the assessment agreement during the term of the
agreement filed of record regardless of actual market values which may result from incomplete
construction of improvements, destruction, or diminution by any cause, insured or uninsured,
except in the case of acquisition or reacquisition of the property by a public entity. Recording an
assessment agreement constitutes notice of the agreement to anyone who acquires any interest in
the land or improvements that is subject to the assessment agreement, and the agreement is
binding upon them.
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