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Troy Industrial Development Authority

Regular Meeting

Troy, NY · March 11, 2013

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City of Troy Industrial Development Authority March 11, 2013 10:00 AM Meeting Minutes Present: Wallace Altes, Hon. Dean Bodnar, Paul Carroll, Tina Urzan, Hon. Robert Doherty, Louis Anthony, Steve Bouchey and Lisa Kyer Absent: Mary O’Neill Also in attendance: Bill Dunne, Justin Miller, Esq., Monica Kurzejeski, Selena Skiba, Deputy Mayor Pete Ryan, Vic Christopher, Heather La Vine, Jeff Buell, and Denee Zeigler The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. I. New Business 1. Vic Christopher handed out a proposal for 207 Broadway. He explained to the board that the building is currently in danger. The wall of the building was repaired about 25 years ago. Strain over the years has caused additional problems. Jewitt Restorations is currently the owner and has been working on it for years, but has not been able to complete it. Vic Christopher is going to work with him to complete and stabilize the building. Currently they share a portion in the back of the building where a carriage house once stood. Mr. Christopher explained that he is looking for IDA support in the form of a PILOT or sales tax exemption. Jeff Buell also spoke to the board about the condition of the building. He stated that it has a lot of potential to be a historical looking space. He wanted to add that he was not here on behalf of the United Group, but on his own. The Chairman questioned if retail would be on the first floor of the building. Jeff Buell advised yes, Vic is good at the retail portion and he is good at residential. He noted that is will not be an easy project or a money maker, but a worthwhile one. Vic Christopher mentioned that a lot of work has been done to the building already. The Chairman clarified that nothing formal will be decided on at this point, it is informational only. Bob Doherty asked if the Trojan Hotel would also be a part of this project and questioned if there were any façade or historical grants/funds available. Vic Christopher advised the board that they are focusing on basic stabilization at this point. The residential component would be in the future. Steve Bouchey questioned how many units would be in the building. Vic Christopher explained that there would be six units. He also 1 explained that they would bring it back to its historic façade, the components are there. They are closing this week and he wanted to get a sense from the board what help they can count on. The Chairman responding by stating he wants to save the property, but will need to see the financials to make an educated decision. Bill Dunne agreed that the board will need to see the financials before moving forward. He also explained that the City Engineer will want a full stabilization report. Dean Bodnar said he was excited about the project. The Chairman thanked them for their presentation and wanted to recognize that Heather, Jeff and Vic were recognized by Top 40 under 40. The Chairman added that the other boards may have to get involved to make this project work. Steve Bouchey added that it would be a multi- million dollar project. Bill Dunne expressed that this project would require a good plan in place before going in. Justin Miller advised they they may have funding available to help assist with the early portion of the project. The board had a general discussion on their concerns with stabilizing the building. 2. The board discussed the CRC and RPI entering into an agreement. Bill Dunne explained that a draft agreement of the MOU is being worked on currently. They are sorting out the intellectual property portion of the agreement. The Chairman questioned if the board wanted to hold off until the MOU is completed and in front of the board before making any decisions. The board discussed it and agreed that they were comfortable leaving it up to Bill, Justin and The Chairman to complete the details. 3. Bill Dunne explained the Rensselaer County has the abilities to do the same projects as us, but we cannot do the same projects as them. We want to have a role in the County IDA projects, they affect the City’s taxes. He explained that they are in the process of finalizing the draft MOU and hope to create a relationship between the City and County. The Center of Gravity project has been a success in building this relationship. Justin Miller stated that we will be able to focus on sharing responsibilities and encourage economic development in the area. 4. Resolution #1 Project Authorizing Resolution for First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC. (see attached resolution) The board discussed First Columbia’s application for sales tax exemptions. Justin explained that they currently have an IDA PILOT and Bonds issued for 433 River St. They are looking for a new sales tax exemption for tenant fit up for the new school going in on the second floor and annex building. The chairman asked if there was a motion to accept the resolution for assistance. Dean Bodnar made a motion to accept the resolution for assistance. Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried. 2 5. The Chairman talked to the board about the use of video camera surveillance. He spoke about the project recently completed by Cohoes to install cameras throughout their downtown. Councilwoman Nina Nichols has been working on this project with the Police Department. Bill Dunne spoke about the work they have done so far with installing cameras throughout the City. They located the gaps and will install about nine additional cameras. The price tag is about $180,000 and they are currently in the process of talking about funding. Possibly it could be through the IDA as an Economic Development tool. Some fibers have already been run for other projects that we may be able to take advantage of. They are looking to eventually move to the outer areas of Troy. Deputy Mayor Pete Ryan talked about money being available on the City’s end, they are invested. They have begun working with Zack Mian and Bill Owens. They have extensive knowledge of this type of work. Dean Bodnar questioned if other agencies such as RPI would be involved. Bill Dunne explained they have had a great response so far. RPI, Sage and Troy Housing have all used them and they act as a deterrent factor. Bob Doherty asked if people will be monitoring them. Tina Urzan mentioned that Zack Mian had been interested at one point in doing this as a community project. Tina Urzan mentioned that we may be able to work with Verizon Fios on this, they may be willing to invest. Bill Dunne was not sure. Justin Miller explained the CRC may be a better vehicle, lessening the burdens of government. The LDC may also be able to find funds as well. Dean Bodnar questioned the use of unclaimed funds and forfeitures. Deputy Mayor Pete Ryan advised that there are about $80,000-$90,000 that may be available in the unclaimed account. Steve Bouchey agreed that installing cameras is a great idea. Justin Miller will look into and see which board would be best for this type of project. The board had a general discussion on different grants that may be available and other instances that cameras have been beneficial in deterring crime and providing evidence to crimes. II. Approval of the Minutes from the February 11, 2013 Board meeting. Steve Bouchey made the motion to approve the minutes. Lisa Kyer seconded the motion, motion carried. III. Old Business Selena Skiba gave a presentation on the financials. She stated that there was one update not on the sheet - the moving of the $350,000 to unrestricted funds. Selena advised that all PILOT payments are current. The payment for Old World Provisions was late and Selena questioned if a late fee should be charged. The Chairman and board agreed to send the bill with the penalty. The Chairman asked Bill Dunne and Monica Kurzejeski to follow up with Old World Provisions and give them an update next month. 3 The Chairman asked if there was any other business that needed to be discussed by the board. Tina Urzan questioned RPI’s timeline for their project in the park. Bill Dunne advised once the MOU is completed they would have additional information. It will be discussed at next months meeting. The Chairman advised that the Governance Committee will meet next, anyone is welcome to stay. The next regular board meeting will be on April 15th at 10:00 a.m. Steve Bouchey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tina Urzan seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. 4

Agenda

Chair Troy Industrial Development Wallace Altes Authority Vice-Chair Steve Bouchey 2012 Board Members BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Hon. Dean Bodnar March 11, 2013 10:00 a.m. Mr. Paul Carroll Hon. Robert Doherty Planning Department Conference Room Louis Anthony Mary O’Neill City Hall Lisa Kyer Tina Urzan AGENDA I. Approval of the Minutes from the February 11, 2013 Board meeting. II. New Business 1. MOU between The Capital Resource Corporation and RPI 2. MOU between The Troy Industrial Development Authority and The Rensselaer County Industrial Authority 3. First Columbia Application for Sales Tax Exemption III. Old Business 1. Financials III. Adjournment City Hall – 433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180 Phone: 518.279.7166 City of Troy Industrial Development Authority February 11, 2013 10:00 AM Meeting Minutes Present: Wallace Altes, Dean Bodnar, Paul Carroll, Tina Urzan, Hon. Robert Doherty, and Louis Anthony Absent: Mary O’Neill and Lisa Kyer Also in attendance: Bill Dunne, Justin Miller, Esq., Monica Kurzejeski, Joe Mazzariello, Selena Skiba, Redmond Griffin, Sharon Martin, Joe Lynch, Asher Toporovsky and Denee Zeigler I. Public Hearing for O’Neill Owners, LLC (see attached Public Hearing Agenda) The Public Hearing was called to order at 10:00 a.m. The board had a general discussion on the project. Robert Doherty asked if any of the residents would be displaced during the renovations. Redmond Griffin explained that they will relocate to other areas of the building while construction is happening on their floor. Bill Dunne passed out a copy of the proposed PILOT and HCA payments and discussed the previous owner’s incoming fees. Dean Bodnar questioned if they were working on shorter terms for the PILOT agreements. Justin Miller explained that for residential, longer terms are used. If it had been a business the terms would have been shorter. The Chairman asked if there were any other questions from the board or public. There were no members of the public present. Mr. Griffin advised the board that the applicants were going to be there shortly and it was not necessary to wait for them. The public hearing was closed at 10:14 a.m. II. Resolution #1 Project Authorizing Resolution for O’Neill Owners, LLC. (see attached resolution) Paul Carroll made the motion to approve the resolution. Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried. III. Approval of Minutes from the December 10, 2012 and January 14, 2013 meeting. 1 Dean Bodnar made the motion to approve the minutes. Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried. IV. Old Business 1. Selena Skiba gave a presentation on the budget and the finance report. She mentioned that there is not much change since last month. The Chairman questioned if the audit had begun. Selena advised that it will begin in March. The Chairman asked if she could give a presentation to the board in April once it is completed. 2. The board discussed unrestricting the $350,000 in funds. Justin Miller gave some background information the funds. He stated that they originated from a bonds issuance that was to be used as a scholarship fund. It was determined that the IDA cannot issue scholarships so it is proposed to move the money to the IDA account and listed as unrestricted. Dean Bodnar made a motion to un-restrict the $350,000 in funds. Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried. The board questioned if the funds can be used for economic development programs. Justin advised that it should not be used to set up a loan program, but can be used for improvements, marketing, infrastructure, etc. The board also questioned if the funds can be transferred to the CRC which may have more flexibility than this account. Justin advised that it could not be transferred. Monica asked if the funds can be used as match money for another grant or as part of the CFA. Justin explained that as long as it is related to an IDA assisted project, such as the Neitzel Building. The Chairman agreed that I would make sense to leverage it into a bigger project. Dean Bodnar explained to the board that when they were deciding what to do with the funds, they explored many options. Monica mentioned that they are continually looking for a way to link the RPI students to Troy so they will stay in the area to work and live. Justin also mentioned the playground project that is being run by RPI. The Chairman welcomed the applicants from O’Neill Owners LLC, Joe Lynch and Asher Toporovsky, and advised them that the public hearing portion of the meeting was completed, but they appreciated them coming to the meeting. Joe Lynch thanked the board for their consideration. Things are moving along and are very excited about the project. 3. The Chairman asked if any board members still have to fill out the evaluation. He wanted to advise the board that it is a requirement that has to be submitted to the ABO. He asked that the results of the confidential evaluations be reviewed at the Governance Committee meeting next month. 2 4. The Chairman advised the board will need to move to executive session in order to discuss financial matters related to the Cookie Factory’s move to the Levonian Building. Tina Urzan made the motion to move to executive session. Robert Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried. The board returned from executive session, no action was taken. The next meeting will be on March 11 th at 10:00 a.m. The Governance Committee will also meet following the regular meeting. No Audit and Finance Committee meeting next month. Lou Anthony made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. 3 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONEIL OWNERS, LLC PROJECT FEBRUARY 11, 2013, AT 10:00 A.M. CITY HALL, 433 RIVER STREET, 5TH FLOOR, TROY, NEW YORK 12180 Report of the public hearing of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) regarding the O’Neill Owners, LLC Project held on Monday February 11, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, and Troy, New York 12180. I. ATTENDANCE William Dunne, Authority CEO Justin S. Miller, Esq., Authority Transaction Counsel Wallace Altus, Chairman Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member Paul Carroll, Board Member Hon. Robert Doherty, Board Member Louis Anthony, Board Member Tina Urzan, Board Member Redmond Griffin, Company Representative Monica Kurzejeski, Economic Development Coordinator, City of Troy Sharon Martin, Assessor, City of Troy Denee Zeigler II. CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). Wallace Altes opened the hearing and Justin Miller read the following into the hearing record: This public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended (collectively, the “Act”). A Notice of Public Hearing describing the Project was published in Troy Record on January 12, 2013, a copy of which is attached hereto and is an official part of this transcript. A copy of the Application submitted by O’Neill Owners, LLC to the Authority, along with a cost-benefit analysis, is available for review and inspection by the general public in attendance at this hearing. III. PROJECT SUMMARY ONEIL OWNERS, LLC (the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (A) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in a certain parcel of real property located at 2121 6th Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being comprised of approximately 1.43 acres of real property and more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.46-2-2) and the existing improvements located thereon, including the multi-story apartment building structure containing (i) 115 apartment housing units and related storage facilities (the 4 “Housing Facilities”), and (ii) approximately 6,300 square feet of commercial office and flex space rented in 4 unit spaces (the “Commercial Facilities”, and collectively with the Commercial Facilities, the “Existing Improvements”); (B) the renovation, reconstruction, refurbishing and equipping by the Company as agent of the Authority of the Existing Improvements to provide for (i) 114 one-bedroom units that, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and applicable regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and New York State Housing Finance Agency (“HFA”) and/or Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”), will continue to be leased to households satisfying applicable median gross income restrictions, (ii) 1 housing unit to be utilized by a Facility Superintendent, (iii) updates to the Commercial Facilities, and (iv) various upgrades and renovations to the Housing Facilities, common areas, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, plumbing, roofs, windows and other site and infrastructure improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”); (C) the acquisition of and installation in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain machinery, fixtures, equipment and other items of tangible personal property (the “Equipment” and, collectively with the Land, the Existing Improvements and the Improvements, the “Facility”); and (D) the lease of the Authority’s interest in the Facility back to the Company. It is contemplated that the Authority will acquire a leasehold interest in the Facility and lease the Facility back to the Company. The Company will operate the Facility during the term of the leases. The Authority contemplates that it will provide financial assistance (the “Financial Assistance”) to the Company in the form of (a) a sales and use tax exemption for purchases and rentals related to the Project; (b) mortgage recording tax exemptions(s) related to financings undertaken by the Company to construct the Facility; and (c) a partial real property tax abatement structured through a PILOT Agreement. The foregoing Financial Assistance and the Authority’s involvement in the Project are being considered to promote the economic welfare and prosperity of residents of the City of Troy, New York. The Authority contemplates providing a PILOT Agreement with a term of Thirty Five (35) years with a fixed payment schedule for Housing Facilities and Sliding Scale of abatements for Commercial Facilities. IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of approximately $10,595,444.00. Based upon additional information provided by the Company, the Agency estimates the following amounts of financial assistance to be provided to the Company: Mortgage Recording Tax Exemptions ($4,655,000 Mortgage) = $46,550.00* Sales and Use Tax Exemptions (Estimated $1.5M in taxable materials) = $120,000.00 5 PILOT Schedule (attached)** = attached Total estimated Financial Assistance = $166,550.00 * - Company may secure mortgage recording tax exemption through HFA Financing ** - PILOT will provide a minimum of $3,325,414.50 in revenues to the Affected Tax Jurisdictions over 35 year term (Housing Facilities Only), contrasted with estimated $1,925,000 in revenue potential over same period under current Article V structure. In addition, the City has negotiated $400,000 in Article V termination payments from Seller and additional $1,692,938.29 in host community payments over 35-year term. IV. SEQRA: The Authority anticipates undertaking an uncoordinated review of the Project as lead agency under Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York (collectively, “SEQRA”). VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS No members of the public were present. VII. ADJOURNMENT As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:14 a.m. 6 PILOT Schedule PILOT Calendar Housing Commercial Commercial HCA Year Year PILOT Abatement PILOT Payment 1 2014 $55,000.00 50% $6,633.00 est $28,000.00 2 2015 $56,650.00 50% TBD $28,840.00 3 2016 $58,349.50 50% TBD $29,705.20 4 2017 $60,099.99 50% TBD $30,596.36 5 2018 $61,902.98 50% TBD $31,514.25 6 2019 $63,760.07 50% TBD $32,459.67 7 2020 $65,672.88 50% TBD $33,433.46 8 2021 $67,643.06 50% TBD $34,436.47 9 2022 $69,672.35 50% TBD $35,469.56 10 2023 $71,762.53 50% TBD $36,533.65 11 2024 $73,915.40 25% TBD $37,629.66 12 2025 $76,132.86 25% TBD $38,758.55 13 2026 $78,416.85 25% TBD $39,921.30 14 2027 $80,769.35 25% TBD $41,118.94 15 2028 $83,192.43 25% TBD $42,352.51 16 2029 $85,688.21 25% TBD $43,623.09 17 2030 $88,258.85 25% TBD $44,931.78 18 2031 $90,906.62 25% TBD $46,279.73 19 2032 $93,633.82 25% TBD $47,668.13 20 2033 $96,442.83 25% TBD $49,098.17 21 2034 $99,336.12 0% TBD $50,571.11 22 2035 $102,316.20 0% TBD $52,088.25 23 2036 $105,385.69 0% TBD $53,650.90 24 2037 $108,547.26 0% TBD $55,260.42 25 2038 $111,803.68 0% TBD $56,918.23 26 2039 $115,157.79 0% TBD $58,625.78 27 2040 $118,612.52 0% TBD $60,384.56 28 2041 $122,170.90 0% TBD $62,196.09 29 2042 $125,836.02 0% TBD $64,061.97 30 2043 $129,611.10 0% TBD $65,983.83 31 2044 $133,499.44 0% TBD $67,963.35 32 2045 $137,504.42 0% TBD $70,002.25 33 2046 $141,629.55 0% TBD $72,102.32 34 2047 $145,878.44 0% TBD $74,265.39 35 2048 $150,254.79 0% TBD $76,493.35 Total $3,325,414.50 $1,692,938.29 Commercial PILOT Payment amount based upon estimated full tax liability of $13,266, and will be prospectively based upon 100% of stipulated full assessed value of commercial space (as equalized) and Commercial PILOT payments will fluctuate annually based upon annual real property tax and equalization rates starting in year 2. 7 PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION (Oneil Owners, LLC Project) A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was convened on February 11, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New York 12180. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the following members of the Authority were: MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Wallace Altes  Hon. Dean Bodnar  Hon. Robert Doherty  Steve Bouchey  Louis Anthony  Paul Carroll  Mary O’Neill  Lisa Kyer  Tina Urzan  The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Bill Dunne, Justin Miller, Esq., Monica Kurzejeski, Joe Mazzariello, Selena Skiba, Redmond Griffin, Sharon Martin, Joe Lynch, Asher Toporovsky and Denee Zeigler After the meeting had been duly called to order, the Chairman announced that among the purposes of the meeting was to consider and take action on certain matters pertaining to a proposed project for the benefit of O’Neil Owners, LLC. On motion duly made by Paul Carroll and seconded by Lou Anthony, the following resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority: Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent Wallace Altes  Hon. Dean Bodnar  Hon. Robert Doherty  Steve Bouchey  Louis Anthony  Paul Carroll  Mary O’Neill  Lisa Kyer  Tina Urzan  8 Resolution No. 12-06-#1 RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) AUTHORIZING THE UNDERTAKING OF A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS FURTHER DEFINED HEREIN) FOR THE BENEFIT OF ONEIL OWNERS, LLC (THE “COMPANY”) IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN PROJECT; (ii) ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (“SEQRA”) WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; AND (iv) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE PROJECT WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended (hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and equipping civic, industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and WHEREAS, ONEIL OWNERS, LLC (the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (A) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in a certain parcel of real property located at 2121 6th Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being comprised of approximately 1.43 acres of real property and more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.46-2-2) and the existing improvements located thereon, including the multi-story apartment building structure containing (i) 115 apartment housing units and related storage facilities (the “Housing Facilities”), and (ii) approximately 6,300 square feet of commercial office and flex space rented in 4 unit spaces (the “Commercial Facilities”, and collectively with the Commercial Facilities, the “Existing Improvements”); (B) the renovation, reconstruction, refurbishing and equipping by the Company as agent of the Authority of the Existing Improvements to provide for (i) 114 one-bedroom units that, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and applicable regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and New York State Housing Finance Agency (“HFA”) and/or Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”), will continue to be leased to households satisfying applicable median gross income restrictions, (ii) 1 housing unit to be utilized by a Facility Superintendent, (iii) updates to the Commercial Facilities, and (iv) various upgrades and renovations to the Housing Facilities, common areas, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, plumbing, roofs, windows and other site and infrastructure improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”); (C) the acquisition of and installation in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and 9 Improvements of certain machinery, fixtures, equipment and other items of tangible personal property (the “Equipment” and, collectively with the Land, the Existing Improvements and the Improvements, the “Facility”); and (D) the lease of the Authority’s interest in the Facility back to the Company; and WHEREAS, the Land and the Existing Improvements are currently owned by SNI Development Company (the “Owner”), a redevelopment company organized and existing pursuant to Article V of the Private Housing Finance Law (“PHFL”), and in furtherance of the Project the Company anticipates acquiring the Land and Existing Improvements from the Owner (the “Acquisition”); and WHEREAS, by resolution adopted October 11, 2012 (the “Initial Project Resolution”), the Authority (i) accepted the Application submitted by the Company, (ii) authorized the scheduling, notice and conduct of a public hearing with respect to the Project (the “Public Hearing”), and (iii) described the forms of financial assistance being contemplated by the Authority with respect to the Project (the “Financial Assistance”, as more fully described herein); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled, noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on February 11, 2013, whereat all interested persons (including Affected Tax Jurisdictions as duly notified to the extent that the Financial Assistance deviates from the Agency’s Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (“UTEP”)) were afforded a reasonable opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the location and nature of the Facility and the proposed Financial Assistance to be afforded the Company in connection with the Project (a copy of the Minutes of the Public Hearing, proof of publication and delivery of Notice of Public Hearing and Contemplated Deviation being attached hereto as Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Application and request of the Company, the Authority, as lead agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto (collectively, “SEQRA”), desires to review the Project and adopt a negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”) with respect to the Project; and WHEREAS, the Authority and Company have negotiated a lease agreement (the “Lease Agreement”), related Leaseback Agreement (the “Leaseback Agreement”) and related payment-in-lieu-of-tax agreement (the “PILOT Agreement”), and, subject to the conditions set forth within this resolution, it is contemplated that the Authority will (i) acquire a leasehold interest in the Land and Existing Improvements pursuant to the Lease Agreement, (ii) appoint the Company agent of the Authority to undertake the Project and lease the Land, Existing Improvements, Improvements and Equipment constituting the Facility to the Company for the term of the Leaseback Agreement and PILOT Agreement, and (ii) provide certain forms of Financial Assistance to the Company, including (a) mortgage recording tax exemption(s) relating to one or more financings secured in furtherance of the Project; (b) a sales and use tax exemption for purchases and rentals related to the construction and equipping of the Project; and (c) a partial real property tax abatement structured through the PILOT Agreement. 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Company has presented an application in a form acceptable to the Authority. Based upon the representations made by the Company to the Authority in the Company's application and in related correspondence, the Authority hereby finds and determines that: (A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all powers granted to it under the Act; and (B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the Act; and (C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the Project, thereby increasing employment opportunities in the City of Troy, New York, and otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and (D) The Project will not result in the removal of a civic, commercial, industrial, or manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and (E) The Authority hereby identifies the physical improvements to be undertaken by the Company in furtherance of the Project as a Type II Action under SEQRA for which no review is necessary. The Authority’s undertaking of the Project, including the acquisition and disposition of an interest in the Facility pursuant to the within-described lease agreements constitutes an “Unlisted Action” as said term is defined under SEQRA. The Authority hereby declares itself lead agency under SEQRA for purposes of review of the within-described actions, which review is uncoordinated. Based upon the review by the Authority of the Application, Short Environmental Assessment Form (the “EAF”) and related documents delivered by the Company to the Authority and other representations made by the Company to the Authority in connection with the Project, the Agency hereby adopts a “Negative Declaration” based upon: (i) the Project will result in no major impacts and, therefore, is one which may not cause significant damage to the environment; (ii) the Project will not have a “significant effect on the environment” as such quoted terms are defined in SEQRA; and (iii) no “environmental impact statement” as such quoted term is defined in SEQRA, need be prepared for this action. This determination constitutes a negative declaration in 11 connection with the Authority’s sponsorship and involvement with the Project for purposes of SEQRA. Section 2. The Authority hereby accepts the Minutes of the Public Hearing and approves the provision of the proposed Financial Assistance to the Company, including (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement. Section 3. Subject to (i) the approval by the City of Troy of the Acquisition pursuant to applicable provisions of the PHFL; and (ii) the Company executing the Leaseback Agreement and/or a related Agent Agreement, along with the delivery to the Authority of a binder, certificate or other evidence of liability insurance policy for the Project satisfactory to the Authority, the Authority hereby authorizes the undertaking of the Project, including the acquisition of a leasehold interest in the Land and Existing Improvements pursuant to the Lease Agreement and related recording documents, the form and substance of which shall be approved as to form and content by counsel to the Authority. Subject to the within conditions, the Authority further authorizes the execution and delivery of the Leaseback Agreement, wherein the Company is authorized to undertake the construction and equipping of the Improvements and hereby appoints the Company as the true and lawful agent of the Authority: (i) to acquire, construct and equip the Improvements and acquire and install the Equipment; (ii) to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any contracts, orders, receipts, writings and instructions, as the stated agent for the Authority with the authority to delegate such agency, in whole or in part, to agents, subagents, contractors, and subcontractors of such agents and subagents and to such other parties as the Company chooses; and (iii) in general, to do all things which may be requisite or proper for completing the Project, all with the same powers and the same validity that the Authority could do if acting in its own behalf. Section 4. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute, deliver (A) the Lease Agreement, pursuant to which the Company will lease its interest in the Land, Existing Improvements, Improvements and Equipment constituting the Facility to the Authority, (B) the Leaseback Agreement, pursuant to which the Authority will lease its interest in the Land, Existing Improvements, Improvements and Equipment constituting the Facility back to the Company, (C) the PILOT Agreement pursuant to which the Company shall be required to make certain PILOT Payments to the Authority for the benefit of the Affected Taxing Jurisdictions (along with a related PILOT Mortgage Agreement), and (C) related documents, including, but not limited to, Sales Tax Exemption Letter(s), Bills(s) of Sale and related instruments; provided the rental payments under the Leaseback Agreement include payments of all costs incurred by the Authority arising out of or related to the Project and indemnification of the Authority by the Company for actions taken by the Company and/or claims arising out of or related to the Project. 12 Section 5. The Chairman, Vice Chairman and/or the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby further authorized, on behalf of the Authority, and to the extent necessary, to execute and deliver any mortgage, assignment of leases and rents, security agreement, UCC-1 Financing Statements and all documents reasonably contemplated by these resolutions or required by any lender identified by the Company (the “Lender”) up to a maximum principal amount necessary to undertake the Project and/or finance/refinance acquisition and Project costs, equipment and other personal property and related transactional costs, and, where appropriate, the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Authority is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Authority to the Authority Documents and to attest the same, all with such changes, variations, omissions and insertions as the Chairman, Vice Chairman and/or the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority shall approve, the execution thereof by the Chairman, Vice Chairman or the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval; provided, in all events, recourse against the Authority is limited to the Authority’s interest in the Project. Section 6. The officers, employees and agents of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority to do all acts and things required and to execute and deliver all such certificates, instruments and documents, to pay all such fees, charges and expenses and to do all such further acts and things as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the officer, employee or agent acting, desirable and proper to effect the purposes of the foregoing resolutions and to cause compliance by the Authority with all of the terms, covenants and provisions of the documents executed for and on behalf of the Authority. Section 7. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately. 13

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