Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingAmery, WI · August 17, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF AMERY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE PROCEEDINGS
August 17th, 2022
The Committee of the Whole of the City of Amery met on Wednesday – August 17th, 2022 at City Hall. Council President, Sarah Flanum
called the meeting to order at 5:03 P.M.
Present: Council President, Sarah Flanum; Mayor, Chad Leonard(via zoom); and Alderpersons, Rick Van Blaricom @ 5:07; Mykaela
Thompson; Mike Manor and Eric Elkin.
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator, Patty Bjorklund; City Clerk-Treasurer, Ben Jansen; Police Chief, Tom Marson; Lieutenant, Jason Hickok;
Public Works Director, Jeff Mahoney; Library Director, Rachel Thomas and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Taylor Larson.
Staff Absent: Interim Fire Chief, Chuck Frohn
Others Present: Erik Henningsgard – S.E.H; Dave Rasmussen – MSA and Dick Waterman – Waterman’s Sanitation.
Department Head Reports – Reports were heard from Administrator, Bjorklund; Clerk-Treasurer, Jansen; Chief, Marson; Lieutenant,
Hickok; Director, Thomas; Director, Mahoney and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Larson.
Police Chief Update – Mayor, Leonard spoke about rumors that have been circulating regarding the Amery and Clear Lake Police
Departments merging. He stated that it is not financially feasible to merge the two departments. He also stated the search for a new
Police Chief for Amery will begin in the coming weeks.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Discussion – Erik Henningsgard from S.E.H. was present to discuss the WWTP remodel. He provided
the design services proposal for the committee to review. Erik explained the scope of the contract and how a task hour estimate was
used to determine the fees. Flanum asked if this proposal included work for all the documentation and designing that needs to be
completed, and Henningsgard stated it includes everything to make it shovel ready, but the financing through Clean Water Fund was not
included since some things still need to be solidified with that.
Motion by Leonard, seconded by Elkin, to forward the Wastewater Treatment Plant design services proposal on to council.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried.
Garbage/Recycling Services Discussion – Dick Waterman was present to discuss his new agreement for waste hauling services in
Amery. The proposal is a 2-year contract starting July 1, 2022 with an initial price increase starting July 1, 2022 and then a yearly 3%
monthly increase starting at the end of the second year. The contract would automatically renew at the end of the second year for an
additional 3 years following the same terms if neither party has giving 6 months’ notice to end it. The discussion turned towards recycling
and Waterman stated the county still has no solution on their end and it could be a while before a solution is implemented. Van Blaricom
stated he thinks a maned recycling drop spot would be a good solution to the recycling problem and discussed how it is done in some
areas. Manor asked Van Blaricom if he believed it would be better than curbside, and he stated that he thought it may be as other ones
are busy. Leonard suggested that the recycling topic would be good for the recycling committee.
Motion by Leonard, seconded by Thompson; to move the proposed contract to full council.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried.
Proposed Developer’s Agreement for River Valley Enterprises – Dave Rasmussen from MSA was present to explain a proposed
developer’s agreement with River Valley Enterprises for a portion of land located at the end of Sundance St. The proposed development
will have 22 lots with at least 4 duplexes and then a mix of single and multifamily homes. The agreement would also include the creation
TIF district 10. With the agreement, the developer would be responsible for half of the cost of the project. Leonard stated it would be great
to see affordable housing as these houses would be valued at $300,000 or more. Van Blaricom was concerned about the size of the cul-
de-sac for turning large vehicles. The agreement still needs to be reviewed by the city attorney.
Motion by Manor; seconded by Elkin; to forward the agreement to Council pending attorney review.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried.
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Public Comment – Sarah Flanum gave a reminder that the last Music on the River is happening on August 19th.
Motion by Van Blaricom; seconded by Elkin; to adjourn at 5:50 P.M.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried
Respectfully Submitted,
Taylor Larson
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
August 18th, 2022
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Agenda
City of Amery
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.84, Notice is hereby given to the public that a meeting of the Committee of the Whole of the City
of Amery will be held on Wednesday-August 17th, 2022 at 5:00 PM at 104 Maple St. W, Amery, WI.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Order of AGENDA ITEMS
Items
1 Department Head Reports - City Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library Director, Director of
Public Works, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer.
2 Police Chief Update
3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Discussion
4 Garbage/Recycling Services Discussion
5 Proposed Developer's Agreement for River Valley Enterprises
6 Public Comment/Community Updates**
7 Adjournment
•• Although the public may speak on any item that is not included on this agenda as a "Public Hearing or Forum". In accordance with open meeting laws, the
Committee may not respond or discuss the issue brought forward at this time. In accordance with open meeting laws the Committee must notice an item on the
agenda to allow discussion on that matter. Your comments will be considered and may be placed on a future agenda for further discussion. Any person wishing to
submit a public comment digitally may email them to cityhall@amerywi.gov until noon of the day of the meeting. Although your comments will be presented to the
Committee they may or may not be read aloud or discussed during the meeting. The Public Comment Portion will be limited to 10 minutes total for speakers present
at the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted;
Ben Jansen, MPA
City Clerk-Treasurer
**Posted: Monday-August 15 th, 2022, on the City Website (www.amerywi.gov); and at Amery City Hall, Amery Public Library, and the Amery Police Department.
The City of Amery docs not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services,
programs or activities.
NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, the City of Amery will accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through aids or services. For additional information or
to request this service, contact the Clerk-Trensurcr's office at (715) 268-7486 by Noon the previous day so that arrangements cnn be made.
Supplemental Letter Agreement
In accordance with the Master Agreement for Professional Services between City of Amery ("Client"), and Short
Elliott Hendrickson Inc. ("Consultant"), effective October 30, 2019, this Supplemental Letter Agreement dated
September 7, 2022 authorizes and describes the scope, schedule, and payment conditions for Consultant's work
on the Project described as: Amery Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Design.
Client's Authorized Representative: Patty Bjorklund, Administrator
Address: 104 Maple Street West - Suite A
Amery, WI 54001
Telephone: 715.268.3411 email: patty.bjorklund@amerywi.gov
Project Manager: Jeremiah J Wendt, PE
Address: 156 High Street, Suite 300
New Richmond, WI 54017
Telephone: 715.531.8063 email: jwendt@sehinc.com
Scope:
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is for alterations and additions to the City of Amery's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) as
outlined in the recently prepared Facility Plan. The recommended alternative from the Facility Plan includes the
following improvements:
1) Construct new preliminary treatment building, including fine screening, grit removal, bypass channel, influent
pumping, SBR blowers, valves and controls.
2) Modify current administrative building to remove existing headworks, make provisions for centrate and sludge
pumping, and maximize storage/maintenance space.
3) Construct a new Two-Basin Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR).
4) Convert the existing clarifier for sludge storage.
5) Convert the existing selector tank for centrate storage.
6) Rehabilitate the existing UV disinfection system.
7) Associated Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Site improvements incidental to the above facilities.
B. CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Design Services
a) Preliminary Design Phase
i) Prepare a project management plan setting forth the goals of the project, resources and schedule.
Review the plan with Client. Periodically update the plan as required.
ii) Complete a site design survey of the existing WWTP site. Prepare site base mapping and
topographic mapping necessary for the project.
iii) Assist Client in obtaining subsurface information. When, in the opinion of the Consultant, soil borings
or other subsurface exploration are necessary to secure information for design purposes, the
Consultant will assist Client in selecting a geotechnical engineering consultant to perform the
subsurface explorations and prepare a geotechnical report. The contract for geotechnical services
shall be between Client and geotechnical engineering consultant, and the costs shall be paid by
Client.
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Supplemental Letter Agreement - 1 City of Amery
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer (Rev. 04.04.14aa)
iv) Furnish a project manager who will coordinate project activities and will be the principal liaison
between the Consultant, Client and regulatory agencies.
v) Conduct a project kickoff meeting with Client and the design team to discuss the approach and goals
of the design. Conduct a site investigation to become familiar with the current status of the existing
facilities.
vi) Prepare base sheets of existing wastewater treatment facilities using a combination of the site design
survey, existing record drawings, and additional information collected at the kickoff meeting. The
base sheets will be used to show modifications required to the existing facilities.
vii) Prepare a pollutant mass balance for the proposed facilities showing wastewater characteristics,
concentrations, flows, and sludge production and review with Client.
viii) Prepare a design basis memorandum for the proposed facilities and review with Client. The design
basis memorandum will list and describe characteristics and capacities of treatment processes and
proposed manufacturers of process equipment.
ix) Select and size equipment.
x) Perform hydraulic calculations to size new piping, pumps and blowers.
xi) Develop Flow Sheets showing process equipment, process flow streams, flow isolation and flow
control devices, field instrumentation and control panels. Prepare a preliminary functional description
of operation and control for each unit process. Flow Sheets will include a general description of
signals to the Plant Monitoring System.
xii) Attend meeting with Client representatives to review flow sheets for coordinating the design with
Client's needs. Revise the design in response to agreed upon changes by Client.
xiii) Prepare a conceptual site plan and preliminary layout drawings of new facilities showing plan views;
major sections; building, tank, and room dimensions; major space requirements for process,
electrical, l&C, HVAC, and architectural equipment; and size and elevation of large diameter process
piping and channels.
xiv) Attend meeting with Client representatives to review preliminary layouts for coordinating with Client's
needs. Revise the preliminary layouts in response to agreed upon changes by Client.
xv) Prepare a preliminary estimate of probable construction cost based on the preliminary layouts and
flow sheets.
b) Final Design Phase
i) Prepare a final layout site plan and final layouts of new and existing facilities showing plan views;
major sections; building, tank, and room dimensions; space requirements for process, electrical, l&C,
HVAC, and architectural equipment; and size and elevation of process piping. The final layouts will
incorporate Client and Consultant's changes on the preliminary layouts developed during the
preliminary layout phase.
ii) Review the final layout drawings with Client. Revise the design in response to agreed upon changes
by Client.
iii) Prepare a final Design Basis Memorandum for the proposed facilities and review with Client.
iv) Prepare contract documents including drawings and specifications necessary to receive competitive
bids to construct the new facilities and for modifications to the existing facilities.
(1) Contract documents will be prepared based on one prime construction contract.
(2) Contract documents will be prepared based on final process design memorandum and final
layouts.
(3) Contract documents will include standard forms produced by EJCDC (Engineer's Joint Contract
Documents Committee) and Consultant's standard documents.
(4) Contract Doc;uments will include process mechanical equipment, pumps, and piping for
treatment, structural design of buildings, architectural design of buildings, site work including
piping, grading and access drives, heating, ventilation and plumbing in buildings, and electrical
and instrumentation for the buildings and for the treatment processes.
v) Develop recommended construction sequencing for improvements.
vi) Prepare an estimate of probable construction cost based on the contract documents.
vii) Print contract documents for final quality review, Client review, and review by Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources (DNR).
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(Rev. 04.04.14aa)
viii) Submit the contract documents to Client and DNR for review and approval. Assist Client in obtaining
approval of the documents from DNR.
ix) Attend meeting with Client's representative to review Client's comments on contract documents.
Revise the contract documents in response to agreed upon changes by Client.
2) Bidding Services
a) Finalize bidding documents after DNR review and approval. L
b) Reproduce up to 5 sets of drawings and specifications. These drawing and specification sets would be for
the use of Client, distribution to "plan houses", and submittal to State of Wisconsin (Department of
Commerce, Buildings and Safety Division).
c) Provide bidding documents to prospective bidders through Consultant's online bidding service.
d) Coordinate bidding for one prime construction contract which includes responding to contractor questions,
preparation of appropriate addenda, and management of a pre-bid meeting,
e) Attend bid opening, prepare bid tabulation, and make recommendation to Client on contract award.
f) Review contractor's list of subcontractors, suppliers and major equipment, if included in the bid form.
g) Prepare plan approval application and submittal of plans and specifications to State of Wisconsin
(Department of Commerce, Buildings and Safety Division).
h) Assist Client in assembling the Contract Documents for execution by Client and Contractor. Furnish
copies of the executed Contract Documents to Client, Contractor, and appropriate regulatory agencies.
C. ASSUMPTIONS/CONDITIONS
1) Consultant's standard bidding documents, specifications, and general conditions format will be utilized on the
project.
2) Contract documents will be EJCDC format.
3) Contract documents will be prepared for a single prime contract.
4) Presence of significant historic and cultural resources, or threatened and endangered species is not anticipated
and, therefore, further studies or permitting relating to these are not included.
5) No property staking or land surveys are included in the scope of this Agreement.
6) No floodplain review is required.
7) Wetland review is limited to the use of DNR's Wetland Identification Service, and no delineation is required.
8) Construction Related Services are not included in this contract and will be addressed in a separate future
agreement.
D. CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Furnish Consultant information, reports, tests, operation and maintenance manuals, and record drawings of
existing facilities, all of which Consultant may rely upon without independent verification.
2) Contract and pay directly for geotechnical services as recommended by the Consultant.
3) Designate a representative for the Project who shall have the authority to transmit instructions, receive
information, interpret and define Client's policies and make decisions with respect to the Project.
4) Provide all criteria and full information as to Client requirements for the Project. Obtain (with Consultant's
assistance, if applicable) necessary approvals and permits, attend Project-related meetings, provide interim
reviews on an agreed-upon schedule, make decisions on Project alternatives, and generally participate in the
Project to the extent necessary to allow Consultant to perform the design services outlined above.
5) Assist Consultant in preparation of Division 00 and 01 specifications in making fiscal, insurance, and legal
decisions as necessary. These are the specifications that form the terms of the contract for construction.
6) Pay all charges or fees required by any agency or authority having jurisdiction over the Project for review of
plans, specifications, and contract documents, or for obtaining permits.
7) Pay all charges or fees associated with advertising the project.
8) Publish any notices required by the grant application or administration process. All costs associated with any
required public notices shall be a direct expense of Client.
9) Provide legal, financial advisor, and accounting fees that may be required as part of the grant application
process.
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(Rev. 04.04.14aa)
E. SCHEDULE
Anticipated schedule of services is as follows:
1) Design Services - September 2022 to January 2024
2) Bidding Phase Activities - January 2024 to February 2024
F. PAYMENT
The lump sum fee is $651,000 including expenses and equipment. The payment method, basis, frequency and
other special conditions are set forth in attached Exhibit A-2. Additional work, if required, shall be compensated in
accordance with Consultant's standard rates.
Other Terms and Conditions: Other or additional terms contrary to the Master Agreement for Professional
Services that apply solely to this project as specifically agreed to by signature of the Parties and set forth herein:
None.
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(Rev. 04.04.14aa)
Exhibit A-2
to Supplemental Letter Agreement
Between City of Amery (Client)
and
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (Consultant)
Dated September 7, 2022
Payments to Consultant for Services and Expenses
Using the Lump Sum Basis Option
The Agreement for Professional Services is amended and supplemented to include the following agreement of
the parties:
A. Lump Sum Basis Option
The Client and Consultant select the Lump Sum Basis for Payment for services provided by Consultant.
During the course of providing its services, Consultant shall be paid monthly based on Consultant's estimate
of the percentage of the work completed. Necessary expenses and equipment are provided as a part of
Consultant's services and are included in the initial Lump Sum amount for the agreed upon Scope of Work.
Total payments to Consultant for work covered by the Lump Sum Agreement shall not exceed the Lump Sum
amount without written authorization from the Client.
The Lump Sum amount includes compensation for Consultant's services and the services of Consultant's
Consultants, if any for the agreed upon Scope of Work. Appropriate amounts have been incorporated in the
initial Lump Sum to account for labor, overhead, profit, expenses and equipment charges. The Client agrees
to pay for other additional services, equipment, and expenses that may become necessary by amendment to
complete Consultant's services at their normal charge out rates as published by Consultant or as available
commercially.
B. Expenses Not Included in the Lump Sum
The following items involve expenditures made by Consultant employees or professional consultants on
behalf of the Client and shall be paid for as described in this Agreement.
1. Expense of overtime work requiring higher than regular rates, if authorized in advance by the Client.
2. Other special expenses required in connection with the Project.
3. The cost of special consultants or technical services as required. The cost of subconsultant services
shall include actual expenditure plus 10% markup for the cost of administration and insurance.
The Client shall pay Consultant monthly for expenses not included in the Lump Sum amount.
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Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Exhibit A-2 - 1 City of Amery
(Rev. 10.21.10)
WATERMAN RECYCLING & DISPOSAL, LLC
663 85TH St. 715-268-6471
Amery, WI 54001 800-828-6471
City Of Amery
CONTRACTORS SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
2 year contract, starting July 1, 2022, with an initial price increase from the previous contract
for fuel surcharges and environmental fees as stated below. Starting at the 2 nd year of the
contract, there will be a yearly 3% monthly increase for cost of living for each cart.
Specifications for volume-based refuse services.
Type of service: Volume Based: 35, 64, and 96 gallon carts to be supplied by contractor.
35/64 Gallon Cart: $21 per month for weekly trash pick up
96 Gallon Cart: $23 per month for weekly trash pick up
Contractor's driver has the option to automatically increase cart size when volume of trash
continuously exceeds the cart size.
Any trash exceeding container volume will be left until homeowner arranges payment with
Waterman's office or city hall.
Waterman's Recycling and Disposal will continue to pick-up city-wide events (fall festive, music
on the river, fly in breakfast, etc)
This contract will be for a period of 2 years starting July 1, 2022. Unless notice is given to the
contrary, this contract shall automatically renew at the expiration of the term, for a period of 3
additional years on the same terms as herein contained. If either party would not like to renew
at these terms, a 6-month notice must be given at the end of the contract and services would
stop at the end of the calendar year.
Date of Acceptance:
City Of Amery:
Waterman Recycling & Disposal:
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT MADE (this "Agreement") is made and entered into this
___ day of August of 2022, by and between the City of Amery, a Wisconsin Municipal
Corporation (the "City"), and River Valley Enterprises, LLC or one of its affiliated LLC's, a
Wisconsin Limited Liability Corporation or assigns (the "Developer").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Developer desires to develop a 22-lot subdivision in the City (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as the "Project" or "Development");
WHEREAS, the City desires to assist Developer in the development of said subdivision
as shown in the attached Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference;
WHEREAS, the City will create Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) District #10 pursuant to
§ 66.1105 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the "Tax Increment Law", which provided authority and
establishes procedures by which the City may exercise powers necessary and convenient to
carry out the purposes of the Tax Increment Law;
WHEREAS, said Development of the Project within the boundaries of TIO #10 will
benefit the community through the provision of additional housing lots;
WHEREAS, said Development cannot occur without the assistance of the City, as set
forth in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, in connection with the proposed creation and of TIO #10, the City has
approved the use of Tax Increment Financing for the purpose of recovering project costs to the
extent provided by the Tax Increment Law and this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the City believes that improvements to the parcel within TIO #10 is in the
best interests of the City and its residents and in accordance with the public purposes and
conditions of applicable State and local laws;
WHEREAS, the proposed project meets the requirements under which TIO #10 has
been created, and;
WHEREAS, this agreement is intended to outline the duties and responsibilities of the
City and Developer in order to facilitate new development within Tl D #1O;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated
herein, the promises and mutual obligation of the parties hereto, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as
follows:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this agreement or in the collateral documents attached hereto as appendices,
the following terms, shall have the following meanings:
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Agreement: The Development Agreement by and between the City and Developer,
including this Agreement as amended and supplemented from time to time.
City: The City of Amery, Wisconsin, a Wisconsin municipal corporation.
Developer: River Valley Enterprises, LLC or affiliated LLC's, a Corporation duly
organized to do business in the State of Wisconsin, or their assigns as owners of the real estate
identified in Exhibit A
Development Cost: The cost of Public Infrastructure improvements to the property.
Development Site: The land area described in the attached Exhibit A
Project or Development: The 22-lot subdivision shown in Exhibit A (Preliminary Map of
Survey).
Public Infrastructure: Public Infrastructure includes public water main, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, and construction of the street, including curb & gutter to serve the development.
The proposed scope of work and estimate is provided in Exhibit 8. Included in the Public
Infrastructure is the cost of design and construction engineering associated with the Public
Infrastructure.
Tax Increment: Shall have the meaning given the term of Section 66.1105, Wisconsin
Statutes as applied solely to the parcel and Development Costs involved in this Agreement.
TIO #10: City of Amery Tax Increment District #10, including the project plan and
boundary description approved by the City Council for Tax Increment District #10.
II. CITY OBLIGATIONS
In order to assist the Project or Development and as an inducement to Developer
to expand the Project or Development within TIO #10, the City agrees to incur the following
project costs and undertake the following obligations:
A Tax Increment Financing District #10. The City agrees to take the necessary
steps to create Tax Increment Financing {TIF) District #10 within the City of Amery. The
boundaries of the TIO #10 shall include the Development Site This obligation is contingent on
approval of the City Council and Joint Review Board.
8. Easement. The City shall obtain an easement for public street and utilities on
property owned by the Amery School District as shown on Exhibit A
C. Installation of Public Infrastructure. The City will be responsible for the
installation of public water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and construction of the street,
including curb & gutter to serve the development. The proposed scope of work and estimate is
provided in Exhibit 8. Included in the Public Infrastructure is the design and construction
engineering associated with the Project.
D. Payment for Public Infrastructure. The City will pay for 50% of the final cost
associated with the Public Infrastructure as described in Section II. 8.
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Ill. DEVELOPER/BUSINESS OBLIGATION j-
In order to assist in the Project or Development within TIO #10, Developer/Business
agrees to undertake the following obligations:
A. Construct Project or Development. Developer shall undertake the construction of
four (4) duplexes on Lots 11, 12, 21, and 22 as show on Exhibit A. Said Project or Development
described therein shall be concluded by December 31, 2025. Said duplexes will have a
minimum value of $450,000 each ($225,000 each unit).
The remaining eighteen single-family lots will be sold to prospective buyers. All single
family lots will be sold and homes constructed on said lots by December 31, 2025. Single
family homes wiU-have a minimum value of $300,000. The minimum construction schedule is
as follows:
• One duplex at $450K (minimum value) and one single-family at $300K (minimum value)
in each year of 2023 and 2024 (total of 2 duplexes and 2 single family homes in two
years);
• One duplex and two single-family homes in 2025 and 2026 ( total of 2 duplexes and 4
single-family homes in two years);
• Three single-family homes in each year for years 2027 through 2030 (total 12 single
family homes in four years).
The Developer is responsible for all costs associated with installation of all private
infrastructure improvements on the Development Site (not within right-of-way) including, but not
limited to sewer laterals, water, surface water, electrical, sewage and related improvements.
The developer will be responsible for the extension of electric, gas, and/or telecommunications
service extensions (within the right-of-way) to the development. The sewer utility shall accept
sewage from the Development Site as defined in the City's waste operating standards and
policies.
B. Payment of Public Infrastructure. The Developer will pay for 50% of the final cost
associated with the Public Infrastructure as described in Section II. B. Developer will be
invoiced by the City as invoices or Contractor Pay Applications are submitted to the City. The
Developer will submit payment to the City within 15 days of the invoice.
C. Subdivision and Platting. The Developer is responsible for compliance with all
local and state subdivision regulations based on the proposed layout in Exhibit A.
D. Job Postings. Pursuant to sec. 106.16 WI Stats., the Business shall notify the
local Job Service Office and Workforce Development Councils of any vacant full-time positions
relating to the Project. The Business shall provide such notice at least two weeks prior to
advertising for such full-time positions.
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E. Obligation to Maintain and Repair Project or Development. Developer shall at all
time after construction of the Project or Development, or any part thereof, keep and maintain the
Project or Development in good repair and maintenance. Developer shall also make or cause to
be made from time to time all necessary repairs thereto so as to maintain the Project or
Development in habitable or usable form, absent ordinary wear and tear.
F. Use of Development Site. The Project or Development and use of the
Development Site shall at all times be in compliance with the City of Amery Zoning Code and all
other City ordinances, together with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The use
of the site will not be the cause of any public or private nuisance to the immediately adjacent
parcels or otherwise.
G. City Right of Access to Project or Development. Developer does hereby grant to
the City the unqualified right to enter upon the Development Site at all times for the purpose of
constructing, reconstructing, maintaining, repairing or servicing any of the public improvements
or public utilities now or hereafter located within the Development Site. The unqualified right of
entry is subject to the condition that no such improvement or utility shall be located beneath a
building located within the Development Site. Additionally, Developer agrees not to locate any
buildings or improvement over any utility without prior express written permission from the City.
Developer will execute such easements from time to time in a form acceptable to the City as the
City, in their sole discretion, may deem advisable.
H. Insurance.· Developer, its successors and assigns, shall purchase or cause to be
purchased and continually maintained in effect, insurance against such risks, both generally and
specifically, with respect to the Project or Development that are customarily insured against
developments of like size and character, including, but not limited to: Casualty Insurance,
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, Physical Damage Insurance, Builder's Risk
Insurance, and all other forms of insurance generally required by the State of Wisconsin for
entities such as Developer from time to time during construction and operation of the Project or
Development. Such insurance shall be maintained in amounts and with terms of coverage
generally customary to such Project or Development.
In the event the Project or Development is damaged or partially or fully destroyed,
Developer shall cause the insurance proceeds from such loss to be used to promptly repair and
restore to its original condition.
V. CONTINGENCIES
This Agreement is contingent on and shall be of no force and effect until the happening
of the following:
A. Developer obtaining equity investors and financing which are necessary to make the
Project or Development feasible and providing the City with reasonable proof of the same.
B. Developer providing the City with organizational information, including LLC member
names, investor information, and such other information as the City may require to be
reasonably assured the Project or Development is feasible and so that the City can comply with
Section 19.59 of the Wisconsin Statutes ("Code of Ethics for Local Government Officials").
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VI. BINDING EFFECT
This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the City,
Developer, and Business and their respective successors and assigns. This agreement
represents the entire agreement between Developer, Business and the City and shall not be
amended, changed or modified except as provided herein. This agreement shall be assignable
by Developer without the need for consent by the City. This agreement shall not be affected,
modified or impaired on the happening from time to time of any event, including without
limitation, the following:
A. Failure to give notice to any party of default under the terms of the Agreement.
B. The waiver of payment or performance of any obligations contained in this
Agreement.
C. The extension of time for payment of any amount or performance of any obligation
under this Agreement.
D. The voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, sale or other disposition of all
or substantially all the assets, marshaling of assets and liabilities, receivership, insolvency,
bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, compromise with creditors or readjustment
of, or similar proceedings affecting Developer and Business or its assets, any allegation or
contest as to the validity of the Agreement in any such proceeding.
E. To the extent permitted by law, the release or discharge of Developer and
Business from the obligations or observation of any obligation, covenant or agreement
contained in this Agreement or arising by operation of the law.
VII. AMENDMENT, CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS
This agreement may be amended or any of its terms modified only by a written
document duly authorized, executed and delivered by the City, Developer, and Business.
VIII. FURTHER ASSURANCES AND CORRECTIVE INSTRUMENTS
The City, Developer, and Business agree that they will, from time to time, execute,
acknowledge, deliver or cause to be executed, acknowledged and delivered, such supplements
hereto and such further instruments as may reasonably be required for correcting any
inadequate or incorrect description of land hereby conveyed or intended to be conveyed, and for
carrying out the express intention of this Agreement.
IX. EXECUTION AND COUNTERPARTS
This agreement may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which
shall be original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Each party to this
Agreement hereby expressly represents and warrants that it executes the Agreement with full
and complete authorization of the respective entities they represent.
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X.DEFAULT
A. Remedies on Default. In the event of any default in or breach of this Agreement or
any of its terms or conditions, by any party hereto or any successor in interest to such party,
such party shall cure or remedy such default or breach within 60 days of written notice of default
describing the nature of the default, what action, if any, is deemed necessary to cure the same
and specify the time period of not less than 60 days in which the default may be cured by the
defaulting party. In case such action is not taken or is not diligently pursued or the defaulted
breach cannot be cured or remedied within the aforesaid time, the non-defaulting party must
institute such proceedings as may be necessary or desirable in its opinion to cure the default or
breach, including, but not limited to, proceedings to compel specific performance by the party in
default or breach of its obligations.
If such a proceeding is commenced, the prevailing party in such proceeding shall be
entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable costs incurred in such proceeding,
including attorney fees.
B. Rights and Remedies. The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement
whether provided by law or provided by the Agreement, shall be cumulative and the exercise by
any party of any one or more of such remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it at the same
or different times of any such remedies for the same event of default or breach or any other
party. No waiver or breach of any term or condition of this Agreement shall operate as a waiver
of any other breach of such term or condition, or of any other term or condition, nor shall any
failure to enforce any provisions hereunder operate as a waiver of such provision or any other
provision hereunder.
XI. TERMINATION
This agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect upon recovery of all
cost associated with the Developer's Obligations (Section II. Developer's Obligations).
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Sale of Project or Development. Should Developer sell, transfer or convey the Project
or Development to any entity that is not required to pay real estate taxes, this agreement shall
be null and void.
B. Enforced Delay. No party shall be considered in breach or default of its obligation in
the event of enforced delay in the performance of such obligations due to causes beyond its
control and without its fault or negligence including, but not restricted to: Acts of God, acts of the
public enemy, acts of the Federal government, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions,
strikes, embargoes and unusually severe weather or delays of subcontractors due to such
causes. In the event of the occurrence of any such enforced delay, the time or times of
performance of any of the obligations of the party shall be extended for the period of the
enforced delay as determined by the other party, provided that the party seeking the benefit of
the enforced delay shall have first notified the other parties thereof and the cause or causes
thereof and requested an extension of the period the enforced delay.
C. Wisconsin LawNenue. This agreement shall be deemed to have been made in the
State of Wisconsin, and its validity, construction, performance, breach and operation shall be
covered by law of the State of Wisconsin. Venue for any legal dispute involving this Agreement
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or any other document executed pursuant to this Agreement shall be in Polk County Circuit
Court, Amery, Wisconsin.
D. Notices, Demands. All notices, demands or other communications under this
Agreement shall be sufficiently given or delivered when hand-delivered or when mailed by first
class mail, postage prepaid, as indicated below:
City: City Administrator
City of Amery
104 Maple Street - Suite A
Amery, WI 54001
Developer: River Valley Enterprises, LLC
103 Main Street; PO Box 527
Somerset, WI 54025
E. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby and such remainder would then continue to conform to
the requirements of applicable laws.
F. Not Private Right or Cause of Action. Nothing contained therein shall be interpreted or
construed to create any private right or any private cause of action by or on behalf of any person
not a party hereto, except as may be provided in this Agreement.
G. Authority. By signing below, each party represents and warrants that they have
appropriate authority to bind their respective parties.
H. Report on Status of District. . The City shall, upon Developer's request provide to
Developer an accounting of the status of TID#10 including but not limited to Tax Increment,
Project Cost expenditures, and the payments made under Paragraph 11.C., above.
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By: _________
By: ___________
STATE OF WISCONSIN)
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Polk County )
Personally came before me, this __ day of ______ 2022, ______ _ and
____________ as Managing Partners, of the above named Corporation, to
me known to be the persons who executed the foregoing instrument, and to me known to be
such as Managing Partners of said Corporation, and acknowledge that they executed the
forgoing instrument as such officers of the above named Corporation.
*________ Notary Public
My Commission Expires: _____
By: __________
Mayor
Attest: ----------
City Administrator
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
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Polk County )
Personally came before me, this __ day of ______ 2022, Chad Leonard, Mayor and
Patrice Bjorklund, City Administrator, of the above named Corporation, to me known to be the
persons who executed the foregoing instrument, and to me known to be such Mayor and City
Administrator of said City of Amery, and acknowledge that they executed the forgoing
instrument as such officers of the above named City of Amery.
*________Notary Public
My Commission Expires:_____
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