Troy Industrial Development Authority
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · July 10, 2015
Minutes
City of Troy
Industrial Development Authority
July 10, 2015
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Bill Dunne, Kathy Ceitek, Hon. Robert Doherty, Paul Carroll,
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Tina Urzan and Lou Anthony
Absent: Steve Bouchey and Lisa Kyer
Also in attendance: Justin Miller, Joe Mazzariello, Mollie Eadie, Ken Crowe, Sharon
Martin, Jeff Gordon, David Gordon, Chris Boyea, and Denee Zeigler
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Public Hearing – 548 Campbell Avenue, Amedore-Gordon Development
Group II, LLC (See attached Public Hearing Agenda)
II. Public Hearing – 501 Broadway, Rosenblum Development Corporation
The Chairman advised that the public hearing for 501 Broadway is not
going to occur. The project is one that should be familiar to the board
because it has been presented to them on more than one occasion. The
Chairman advised that the proposal by the developer for a 20 year PILOT
with limited job creation was not a project we could agree to.
Alternatives were suggested, but not accepted. We didn’t feel the project
would provide the return of jobs that warranted a PILOT of that length
and with the assessment reductions they were looking for. The Chairman
advised that the developer did not respond to their last offer, but in the
meantime, they were approved by the County IDA for a much larger
project. The Chairman advised that there is an article in the newspaper
about the decision and project, which has gone from an $8 Million dollar
deal to a $20 Million dollar deal. He wanted to note that the project
applicant was quoted in the paper as citing administrative delays as the
reason for going to the county. The Chairman wanted to assure that they
were treated with the same diligence as any of our other projects. Bob
Doherty asked if there are any consequences or impact on the community
by them going through the County IDA as opposed to the Troy IDA. Mr.
Miller advised the main difference is that the City has no say in how the
PILOT is negotiated. The board noted that the taxpayers will have a
greater burden at the end of the day. Also, the administrative fees are
paid to the county. Mr. Doherty asked if they are still required to go
through planning and zoning for approvals. Mr. Miller advised that they
received approval before coming in front of the Troy IDA. Mrs. Urzan
asked if there is any way to put off the planning approvals until they
PILOT terms are finalized. Mr. Dunne advised that we don’t review
projects until they have SEQR approval through the planning department.
Mr. Doherty advised that it would not hurt us if they went elsewhere for a
better deal. The Chairman advised that it does not hurt us, as in the Troy
IDA, but does affect the taxpayers. Mr. Dunne advised that the
agreement that they wanted with us, in the first year, would have resulted
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in a reduction of tax revenue to the city, county and state of over
$55,000. Over the first ten years, the PILOT would have resulted in a
reduction of city, county and state of almost $650,000. Mr. Dunne
advised that was more than they were willing to do. Mr. Miller asked if
the application submitted to the county was different than the one given
to us. Mr. Dunne advised that they may have submitted the full project,
phase I and II together, instead of just phase I. Mr. Doherty noted that
in this mechanism, the county IDA is not going to supply us with the loss
of tax money. The board advised no. Mr. Doherty advised that they are
able to dictate a reduction in our tax base. Mr. Dunne advised that the
composition of the board has representatives of the tax payers and
representatives of the school district. The county IDA does not have that
and allows residents from other areas to affect our taxes.
III. Minutes from the June 12, 2015 board meeting
The board reviewed the minutes from the June 12, 2015 board meeting.
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the June 12, 2015
meeting minutes.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
IV. Authorizing Resolution – 548 Campbell Avenue, Amedore-Gordon Development
Group II, LLC
The Chairman advised that this authorizing resolution is from the project we
heard earlier during the public hearing. (See attached Resolution 07/15 #1)
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the authorizing
resolution for 548 Campbell Avenue.
Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Bylaws and ABO audit
ABO- Mr. Miller spoke about the ABO audit that was conducted over the last
month. He advised that there were some concerns pointed out with project data
reporting and financial management issues in terms of how some of the projects
are managed post-closing. The Chairman asked if the board was able to review
the audit. The board advised yes. The Chairman noted that he agreed with
most of the findings. Mr. Doherty advised that he has read the audit, not sure
what is needed to correct the findings. The Chairman advised that he would like
to discuss the details in executive session as it relates to personnel.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to enter into executive session
to discuss personnel issues.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
The board returned from executive session with no action taken.
By Laws - The By Law changes were given to the board members to review.
The Chairman asked if there were any changes needed.
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the By Law changes.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
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VI. Financials
The Chairman advised that the financials have been given to the board members
for review. Mr. Mazzariello was not present to discuss. He advised that they can
review them without him. The Chairman noted, as they reviewed the balance
sheet, that we have to do deals in order to continue doing business. It’s not to
say that we should make bad deals, but we do rely on the fees and payments.
Mr. Doherty asked if we are going to try and reduce the allowance for doubtful
accounts. The Chairman advised that there is nothing listed. It looks like it has
been done already.
Paul Carroll made a motion to accept the financials.
Kathy Ceitek seconded the motion, motion carried.
VII. Old Business
Mr. Bodnar asked about the contribution we were asked to make to a consulting
firm. Mr. Dunne advised that the consulting firm hired by the Capital Region
Economic Development Council was looking for contributions from IDA’s in an
attempt to raise the profile of the capital region in order to qualify for the
Upstate Revitalization Initiative. The Chairman advised that Michael Castellan’s
request was for $100,000. The board had a general discussion and advised that
we were going to try and find out if other groups were contributing before
moving forward. Mr. Doherty agreed that the request came in and seemed like a
rush. He advised that he would like to get more current information before
moving forward. Mrs. Urzan asked if there was any other information that
explains how it will benefit us. The Chairman advised that the letter is from
about two months ago. The board agreed to no action at this time.
VIII. Adjournment
The IDA meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Paul Carroll made the motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AMEDORE-GORDON DEVELOPMENT GROUP II, LLC
JULY 10, 2015 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 Gordon-Amedore Development Group II, LLC Project held on Friday
July 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy,
New York 12180.
I. ATTENDANCE
William Dunne, Authority CEO
Justin S. Miller, Esq., Authority Transaction Counsel
Kevin O’Bryan, Chairman
Kathy Ceitek, Board Member
Hon. Robert Doherty, Board Member
Paul Carroll, Board Member
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member
Tina Urzan, Board Member
Lou Anthony, Board Member
Jeff Gordon, Company Representative
David Gordon, Company Representative
Chris Boyea, Bohler Engineering
Sharon Martin, City of Troy Assessor
Mollie Eadie, Reporter
Ken Crowe, Reporter
II. CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). Kevin O’Bryan 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, a copy of which is attached hereto and is an
official part of this transcript. A copy of the Application submitted by Gordon-Amedore
Development Group II, 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
AMEDORE-GORDON DEVELOPMENT GROUP II, LLC, for itself and/or on
behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, 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 approximately 2.34 acres of real property located at 548 Campbell
Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No.
112.00-4-22) and the existing improvements located thereon being principally comprised of an
approximately 2,460 sf residential structure along with other existing outbuilding(s) and site
improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (B) the renovation and reconstruction of the
Existing Improvements to be utilized as residential rental apartments and/or amenities and the
planning, design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance upon the Land and
around the Existing Improvements of a residential apartment building including thirty-three (33)
units of rental residential housing and related common area space, along with exterior access and
egress improvements, parking, curbage, site work and landscaping improvements (collectively,
the “Improvements”), (C) the acquisition and installation by the Company in and around the
Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain items of equipment and other tangible
personal property necessary and incidental in connection with the Company’s development of
the Project in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and Improvements (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 Fifteen (15)
years providing for a sliding scale of abatement on the added value associated with the project.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $7,500,000. 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 Exemption = $68,750.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $300,000.00
PILOT Savings - estimated = $630,169.67
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $998,919.67
IV. SEQRA:
The Planning Commission of the City of Troy (the “Planning Commission”), as lead
agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto (collectively, “SEQRA”), previously reviewed the Project and adopted a
negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”) with respect to the Project.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hon. Bob Doherty asked about the timeline of the project. David Gordon advised that they
would like to start to work in the fall and have the project completed within 12-14 months.
Chris Boyea of Bohler Engineering spoke to the board about changes that have taken place in the
project over the last year. The first change is that the number of units has been reduced to 33 in
order to de-densify. Mr. Boyea advised that they have been working diligently with FEMA to
deal with issues that have come up as a result of being located next to the Wynantskill Creek.
This has added substantial cost to the project as well as some additional approvals that were
needed to build next to the creek. He advised that they will add about 6 feet of fill and a build a
6 foot retaining wall along the back. Mr. Boyea advised that the improvements will help with
the floodway, protection from the current site and stormwater quality. It will also create a
gorgeous view out over the creek for these higher end apartments.
Mr. Bodnar asked if there was an estimate in the cost increase of the project. Mr. Boyea advised
it is in excess of $1 Million. Mr. Bodnar asked about the materials that will be used in the
retaining wall. Mr. Boyea advised that cast, in place concrete that will be used and become part
of the building. Mrs. Urzan asked how far up the flooding came up as the result of the last big
storm. Mr. Boyea advised yes, the effects of that storm were studied extensively with our flood
consultant. He provided a map to Mrs. Urzan that showed the flood lines. Mrs. Urzan stated that
the flooding from that storm was the worst she has ever seen. Mr. Boyea agreed that the damage
was severe. The Chairman advised that FEMA has the final say. Mr. Boyea agreed and advised
that was part of the delay of the project, but they have completed that part of the process.
The Chairman asked about the farmhouse on the property. Mr. Boyea advised that they were
advised to keep the building by the Planning Commission. It may end up being two residential
apartments or an ancillary use; such as a community facility. Mr. Bodnar asked if there was
going to be an on-site management office. Mr. Boyea advised that the entity proposing this owns
and operates other apartment complexes. Due to this projects smaller size, they will not need to
have an on-site manager. Mrs. Urzan asked if there were any jobs being created as a result of the
project. Mr. Boyea advised that jobs will be created, but may not be located at the project site.
Jeff Gordon advised that there will be a maintenance person. The Chairman asked for a number.
Jeff Gordon advised two new jobs will be created. The Chairman advised the board that the
terms of the PILOT were discussed in detail to make sure the developer’s expectations and our
mandate to create jobs were balanced. Mrs. Urzan asked if the size of the units will increase
because the numbers of units have decreased. Mr. Boyea advised the units will stay the same
size.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no additional comments or questions, the public hearing was closed at 10:11 a.m.
PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Amedore –Gordon Development Group II, LLC project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on July 10, 2015, at 10:30 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
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Steve Bouchey X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Kathy Cietek X
Lisa Kyer X
Tina Urzan X
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Bill Dunne, Justin Miller, Joe
Mazzariello, Mollie Eadie, Ken Crowe, Sharon Martin, Jeff Gordon, David Gordon, Chris
Boyea, 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 Amedore –Gordon Development Group II, LLC.
On motion duly made by Hon. Dean Bodnar and seconded by Lou Anthony, the
following resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development
Authority:
Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Steve Bouchey X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Kathy Cietek X
Lisa Kyer X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 07/15 #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 AMEDORE-GORDON DEVELOPMENT GROUP II, 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 industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, AMEDORE-GORDON DEVELOPMENT GROUP II, LLC, for itself
and/or on behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, 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 approximately 2.34 acres of real property located at 548
Campbell Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as
TMID No. 112.00-4-22) and the existing improvements located thereon being principally
comprised of an approximately 2,460 sf residential structure along with other existing
outbuilding(s) and site improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (B) the renovation and
reconstruction of the Existing Improvements to be utilized as residential rental apartments and/or
amenities and the planning, design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance upon
the Land and around the Existing Improvements of a residential apartment building including
thirty-three (33) units of rental residential housing and related common area space, along with
exterior access and egress improvements, parking, curbage, site work and landscaping
improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), (C) the acquisition and installation by the
Company in and around the Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain items of
equipment and other tangible personal property necessary and incidental in connection with the
Company’s development of the Project in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and
Improvements (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, by resolution adopted April 10, 2015 (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
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled,
noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2015, whereat all interested
persons 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 application by the Company, the Planning Commission of the
City of Troy (the “Planning Commission”), as lead agency pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto (collectively, “SEQRA”),
previously reviewed the Project and adopted a negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”)
with respect to the Project, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B; 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.
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
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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 has reviewed the Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning
Commission and determined the Project involves an “Unlisted Action” as said term is defined
under SEQRA. The review is uncoordinated. Based upon the review by the Authority of the
Negative Declaration, related 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 Authority hereby ratifies the
SEQRA determination made by the Planning Commission and the Authority further finds that (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 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 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.
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Based upon the representation and warranties made by the Company the Application, the
Authority hereby authorizes and approves the Company, as its agent, to make purchases of goods
and services relating to the Project and that would otherwise be subject to New York State and
local sales and use tax in an amount up to $3,750,000.00, which result in New York State and
local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed
$300,000.00. The Authority agrees to consider any requests by the Company for increase to the
amount of sales and use tax exemption benefits authorized by the Authority upon being provided
with appropriate documentation detailing the additional purchases of property or services, and, to
the extent required, the Authority authorizes and conducts any supplemental public hearing(s).
Pursuant to Section 1963-b of the Act, the Authority may recover or recapture from the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, any sales and use tax exemption benefits taken or
purported to be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party
authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project, if it is determined that: (i) the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, is not entitled to the sales and use tax exemption
benefits; (ii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are in excess of the amounts authorized to
be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to
make purchases for the benefit of the Project; (iii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are
for property or services not authorized by the Authority as part of the Project; (iv) the Company
has made a material false statement on its application for financial assistance; (v) the sales and
use tax exemption benefits are taken in cases where the Company, its agents, consultants,
subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project
fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner
approved by the Authority in connection with the Project; and/or (vi) the Company obtains
mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements and fails to comply with a
material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in
connection with the Project (collectively, items (i) through (vi) hereby defined as a “Recapture
Event”).
As a condition precedent of receiving sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage
recording tax exemption benefits, and real property tax abatement benefits, the Company, its
agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the
benefit of the Project, must (i) if a Recapture Event determination is made by the Authority,
cooperate with the Authority in its efforts to recover or recapture any sales and use tax
exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements
abatement benefits, and (ii) promptly pay over any such amounts to the Authority that the
Authority demands, if and as so required to be paid over as determined by the Authority.
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
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(along with a related PILOT Mortgage Agreement, or in the discretion of the Executive Director,
a sufficient guaranty of performance under the Leaseback Agreement and PILOT 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.
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.
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EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC HEARING MATERIALS
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EXHIBIT B
SEQRA MATERIALS
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Agenda
Chairman
Troy
Kevin O’Bryan
Industrial Development
Authority
Vice-Chair
Steve Bouchey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Board Members July 10, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Planning Department Conference
Mr. Paul Carroll
Room
Hon. Robert Doherty
City Hall
Louis Anthony
Lisa Kyer
Tina Urzan AGENDA
Kathy Ceitek
I. Public Hearing – 548 Campbell Avenue, Amedore‐Gordon Development Group II, LLC
II. Public Hearing – 501 Broadway, Rosenblum Development Corporation
III. Approval of Minutes from the June 12, 2015 board meeting.
IV. Authorizing Resolution – 548 Campbell Avenue, Amedore‐Gordon Development Group II, LLC
V. Authorizing Resolution ‐ 501 Broadway, Rosenblum Development Corporation
VI. By‐Laws
VII. ABO Audit
VIII. Consideration of Executive Session
IX. Financials (Selena)
X. New Business
XI. Old Business
XII. Adjournment
City Hall – 433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180
Phone: 518.279.7166
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AMEDORE-GORDON DEVELOPMENT GROUP II, LLC
JULY 10, 2015 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 Gordon-Amedore Development Group II, LLC Project held on Friday
July 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy,
New York 12180.
I. ATTENDANCE
William Dunne, Authority CEO
Justin S. Miller, Esq., Authority Transaction Counsel
[list other TIDA representatives in attendance]
[________________, Company Representative]
Members of the General Public
II. CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). __________________opened the hearing and
_________________ 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, a copy of which is attached hereto and is an
official part of this transcript. A copy of the Application submitted by Gordon-Amedore
Development Group II, 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
AMEDORE-GORDON DEVELOPMENT GROUP II, LLC, for itself and/or on
behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, 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 approximately 2.34 acres of real property located at 548 Campbell
Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No.
112.00-4-22) and the existing improvements located thereon being principally comprised of an
approximately 2,460 sf residential structure along with other existing outbuilding(s) and site
improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (B) the renovation and reconstruction of the
Existing Improvements to be utilized as residential rental apartments and/or amenities and the
planning, design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance upon the Land and
around the Existing Improvements of a residential apartment building including thirty-three (33)
units of rental residential housing and related common area space, along with exterior access and
egress improvements, parking, curbage, site work and landscaping improvements (collectively,
the “Improvements”), (C) the acquisition and installation by the Company in and around the
Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain items of equipment and other tangible
personal property necessary and incidental in connection with the Company’s development of
the Project in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and Improvements (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 Fifteen (15)
years providing for a sliding scale of abatement on the added value associated with the project.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $7,500,000. 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 Exemption = $68,750.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $300,000.00
PILOT Savings - estimated = $630,169.67
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $938,919.67
IV. SEQRA:
The Planning Commission of the City of Troy (the “Planning Commission”), as lead
agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto (collectively, “SEQRA”), previously reviewed the Project and adopted a
negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”) with respect to the Project.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at ________ a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ROSENBLUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
JULY 10, 2015 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 Rosenblum Development Corporation Project held on Friday July 10,
2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New York
12180.
I. ATTENDANCE
William Dunne, Authority CEO
Justin S. Miller, Esq., Authority Transaction Counsel
[list other TIDA representatives in attendance]
[________________, Company Representative]
Members of the General Public
II. CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). __________________opened the hearing and
_________________ 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, a copy of which is attached hereto and is an
official part of this transcript. A copy of the Application submitted by Rosenblum Development
Corporation 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
ROSENBLUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, for itself and/or on behalf of an
entity to be formed (collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with
a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold or
other interest in certain parcels of real property located at 501 Broadway, Troy, New York 12180
(the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID Nos. 101.54-3-1) and the existing
improvements located thereon, including an approximately 51,000 square foot, multi-level
structure, along with related improvements (the “Existing Improvements”); (B) the partial
demolition, renovation, reconstruction, refurbishing and equipping by the Company as agent of
the Authority of the Existing Improvements to create 28 units of commercial rental housing and
approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, along with the installation and
improvement of common areas, HVAC systems, plumbing, roofs, windows and other site and
infrastructure improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), all of the foregoing intended for
the Company’s ownership and operation of the Improvements as a mixed-use, commercial
housing and retail facility that will be leased by the Company to residential and commercial
tenants; (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 Fifteen (15)
years providing for a sliding scale of abatement on the added value associated with the project.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $7,500,000. 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 Exemption = $66,389.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $260,000.00
PILOT Savings - estimated = $703,028.94
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $1,029,417.90
IV. SEQRA:
The Planning Commission of the City of Troy (the “Planning Commission”), as lead
agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto (collectively, “SEQRA”), previously reviewed the Project and adopted a
negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”) with respect to the Project.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at ________ a.m.
City of Troy
Industrial Development Authority
June 12, 2015
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Bill Dunne, Kathy Ceitek, Hon. Robert Doherty, Hon. Dean
Bodnar and Lou Anthony
Absent: Steve Bouchey, Tina Urzan and Lisa Kyer
Also in attendance: Justin Miller, Selena Skiba, Ken Crowe, Sharon Martin, Andrew
Piotrowski, Jeanette Nicholson, Redman Griffin, Jeff Mirel and Denee Zeigler
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. He apologized for the delay and
advised the TLDC meeting ran a little longer than usual.
I. Minutes from the May 8, 2015 board meeting
The board reviewed the minutes from the May 8, 2015 board meeting.
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Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
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Mr. Dunne spoke briefly about the project at 501 Broadway and introduced
Redman Griffin and Jeff Mirel to discuss the project. Mr. Griffin advised since last
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meeting they have been in front of the Historic Review Committee, Planning and
Zoning. Mr. Mirel advised they have had some time to go through their finances
and firm things up. He advised that the project is moving along and they are
very excited. The chairman noted that this resolution is for acceptance of the
application and negotiations will be forth coming. Mr. Doherty noted the
applicant’s reputation for successful projects and enthusiasm. Dean Bodnar also
advised he is excited about the project and would like to set up a time to take a
look at the property if possible. Mr. Mirel advised that they could set up a before
and after tour. (See attached Resolution 06/15 #1)
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the Initial Project
Resolution for Rosenblum Development Corporation at 501
Broadway.
Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried.
III. 599 River Street
Mr. Dunne advised the board that The Community Builders received approval for
the Housing Tax Credit from NYS HCR and will be coming to us with an
application. He advised they will be talking with them about the terms of the
PILOT payment and noted that it may be a longer than usual PILOT in order to
match the funding through HUD.
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Mr. Dunne also spoke about the changes in the composition of apartments that
will be building. He advised that originally, we spoke about workforce housing
with an income of about $44,000 - $60,000. Mr. Dunne advised that after
discussions, Community Builders will be going a different route with the
apartments. They will have seven market rate units in the 60% AMI range and
the remaining units will be below 50% AMI. Mr. Dunne noted that this will be a
large project that will renovate a building that has been vacant for quite some
time and not create many jobs. Mr. Dunne advised that they have gone through
Planning and Zoning already. He advised that an updated copy of their
application will be forwarded onto the board members. The board had a general
discussion on their mission as an IDA. Mr. Doherty advised they did a great job
on the Monument Square project. Mr. Bodnar asked about the length of the
application for the project. Mr. Dunne advised that they have been waiting for
the application process to be completed with NYS HCR before they moved
forward with the IDA application. Mr. Dunne noted that they already purchased
the building.
IV. Financials
Selena Skiba noted the cash. Accounts receivable is made up of loan invoices
and one past due PILOT. Mrs. Skiba introduced Andrew Piotrowski to the board
members to discuss a question that had come up last month regarding loan
receivables and the allowance for doubtful accounts. Mr. Piotrowski explained
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that the accounting system used causes the allowance to be made up of a
portion of the accounts receivable and the loan receivable as a whole. He
explained that allows them to send out the monthly invoices to the companies
with a breakdown of their payment.
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Mrs. Skiba spoke about the recommendation to write off the loan from the last
meeting. After discussing with Joe Mazzariello, it was determined that the best
course of action would be if we can get something in writing from Harris Beach
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stating that the debt is considered uncollectable, then it can be presented to the
board to have it written off. The board took no action on this item.
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Mrs. Skiba advised that due from other governments is for Riverfront Park Access
project. She noted that pre-paids are as of May 31st. The due to other
governments is a combination of PILOTs and management fees.
Mrs. Skiba advised the operating statement contains administration fees and
expenses. She advised nothing else notable.
Mr. Doherty asked about the allowance for doubtful accounts. The chairman
advised that we discussed this earlier in the meeting briefly. Mr. Piotrowski
spoke again about the accounting system and how it determines the amount for
doubtful accounts. Mr. Miller asked about the accounts receivable amount
showing outstanding for $16,000. Mr. Piotrowski advised is an outstanding
PILOT payment.
The board had a discussion on the outstanding loan mentioned earlier in the
meeting. Mr. Miller advised if any account is more than 30 days behind a default
letter should be sent and penalties cannot be waived. Mr. Bodnar asked if we
write off a loan that doesn’t mean that we don’t go after them. The chairman
advised that is correct. The board had a general discussion on the handling of
past due bills and the standards on collecting. Ms. Ceitek asked if the City has a
policy on how to handle these accounts. Mr. Bodnar asked how far behind is the
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account. Mr. Piotrowski advised eight months. Mr. Anthony agreed that typically
if an account is 30 days past due it would be considered in default.
Mr. Dunne advised the board that the loan in default is for IBT. He explained
that the received a loan at the end of 2010 for $200,000 in order to maintain a
certain level of employment in the City of Troy, which they did not do. The
board agreed that if the loan is this far behind it should be written off to bad
debt.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to write off the loan for IBT to
bad debt.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. New Business
Mr. Dunne spoke to the board about a proposal given to him by Mike Castellana
who is working on behalf of the Capital Region Economic Development Council to
compete for additional funding that is not CFA related. Mr. Dunne advised
McKinsey & Co. was chosen as the firm to conduct the study. They are asking
local IDA’s of they are interested in helping fund the study by donating
$100,000. Mr. Dunne noted that he did present the idea to the Troy LDC also.
VI. Adjournment
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The IDA meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made the motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(Rosenblum Development Corporation – 501 Broadway Redevelopment Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on June 12, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 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
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Steve Bouchey X
Louis Anthony X
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Paul Carroll
Kathy Cietek
Lisa Kyer
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Tina Urzan
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The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Selena Skiba, Ken Crowe,
Sharon Martin, Andrew Piotrowski, Jeanette Nicholson, Redman Griffin, Jeff Mirel and Denee
Zeigler
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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 Rosenblum Development Corporation, for itself or an entity to
be formed.
On motion duly made by Hon. Dean Bodnar and seconded by Louis Anthony, the
following resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development
Authority:
Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Steve Bouchey X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Kathy Cietek X
Lisa Kyer X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 06/15 #1
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF
ROSENBLUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, FOR ITSELF OR AN
ENTITY TO BE FORMED (COLLECTIVELY, THE “COMPANY”) IN
CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED
BELOW); (ii) AUTHORIZING THE SCHEDULING, NOTICE AND
CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT;
AND (iii) DESCRIBING THE FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING
CONTEMPLATED BY THE AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT 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
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own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and
equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
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WHEREAS, ROSENBLUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, for itself and/or on
behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s
assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority
of a leasehold or other interest in certain parcels of real property located at 501 Broadway, Troy,
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New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID Nos. 101.54-3-1) and
the existing improvements located thereon, including an approximately 51,000 square foot,
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multi-level structure, along with related improvements (the “Existing Improvements”); (B) the
partial demolition, renovation, reconstruction, refurbishing and equipping by the Company as
agent of the Authority of the Existing Improvements to create 28 units of commercial rental
housing and approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, along with the
installation and improvement of common areas, HVAC systems, plumbing, roofs, windows and
other site and infrastructure improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), all of the
foregoing intended for the Company’s ownership and operation of the Improvements as a mixed-
use, commercial housing and retail facility that will be leased by the Company to residential and
commercial tenants; (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; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Authority desires to adopt a resolution describing
the Project and the Financial Assistance (as hereinafter defined) that the Authority is
contemplating with respect to the Project; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the Authority will (i) accept the Application
submitted by the Company; (ii) approve the scheduling, notice and conduct of a Public Hearing
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with respect to the Project; and (iii) approve the negotiation, but not the execution or delivery, of
certain documents in furtherance of the Project, as more fully described below.
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
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Project, 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
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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
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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
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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
Section 2. The proposed Financial Assistance being contemplated by the Authority
includes (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 to be negotiated.
Section 3. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to schedule, notice
and conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Act and negotiate (but not execute or
deliver) the terms of (A) a Lease Agreement, pursuant to which the Company leases the Land
and Existing Improvements to the Authority, (B) a related Leaseback Agreement, pursuant to
which the Authority leases its interest in the Project back to the Company, (C) a PILOT
Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agrees to make certain payments in-lieu-of real
property taxes, and (D) related documents thereto; provided (i) 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
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the Company and/or claims arising out of or related to the Project and (ii) the terms of the PILOT
Agreement are consistent with the Authority’s Uniform Tax Exemption Policy or the procedures
for deviation have been complied with.
Section 4. 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 5. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Amedore –Gordon Development Group II, LLC project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on July 10, 2015, at 10:30 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
Kevin O’Bryan
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Hon. Robert Doherty
Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Kathy Cietek
Lisa Kyer
Tina Urzan
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT:
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 Amedore –Gordon Development Group II, LLC.
On motion duly made by _________ and seconded by __________, the following
resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority:
Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Kevin O’Bryan
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Hon. Robert Doherty
Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Kathy Cietek
Lisa Kyer
Tina Urzan
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Resolution No. 15-7-____
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 AMEDORE-GORDON DEVELOPMENT GROUP II, 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 industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, AMEDORE-GORDON DEVELOPMENT GROUP II, LLC, for itself
and/or on behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, 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 approximately 2.34 acres of real property located at 548
Campbell Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as
TMID No. 112.00-4-22) and the existing improvements located thereon being principally
comprised of an approximately 2,460 sf residential structure along with other existing
outbuilding(s) and site improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (B) the renovation and
reconstruction of the Existing Improvements to be utilized as residential rental apartments and/or
amenities and the planning, design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance upon
the Land and around the Existing Improvements of a residential apartment building including
thirty-three (33) units of rental residential housing and related common area space, along with
exterior access and egress improvements, parking, curbage, site work and landscaping
improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), (C) the acquisition and installation by the
Company in and around the Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain items of
equipment and other tangible personal property necessary and incidental in connection with the
Company’s development of the Project in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and
Improvements (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, by resolution adopted April 10, 2015 (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
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled,
noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2015, whereat all interested
persons 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 application by the Company, the Planning Commission of the
City of Troy (the “Planning Commission”), as lead agency pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto (collectively, “SEQRA”),
previously reviewed the Project and adopted a negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”)
with respect to the Project, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B; 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.
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
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(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 has reviewed the Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning
Commission and determined the Project involves an “Unlisted Action” as said term is defined
under SEQRA. The review is uncoordinated. Based upon the review by the Authority of the
Negative Declaration, related 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 Authority hereby ratifies the
SEQRA determination made by the Planning Commission and the Authority further finds that (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 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 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
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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.
Based upon the representation and warranties made by the Company the Application, the
Authority hereby authorizes and approves the Company, as its agent, to make purchases of goods
and services relating to the Project and that would otherwise be subject to New York State and
local sales and use tax in an amount up to $3,750,000.00, which result in New York State and
local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed
$300,000.00. The Authority agrees to consider any requests by the Company for increase to the
amount of sales and use tax exemption benefits authorized by the Authority upon being provided
with appropriate documentation detailing the additional purchases of property or services, and, to
the extent required, the Authority authorizes and conducts any supplemental public hearing(s).
Pursuant to Section 1963-b of the Act, the Authority may recover or recapture from the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, any sales and use tax exemption benefits taken or
purported to be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party
authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project, if it is determined that: (i) the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, is not entitled to the sales and use tax exemption
benefits; (ii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are in excess of the amounts authorized to
be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to
make purchases for the benefit of the Project; (iii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are
for property or services not authorized by the Authority as part of the Project; (iv) the Company
has made a material false statement on its application for financial assistance; (v) the sales and
use tax exemption benefits are taken in cases where the Company, its agents, consultants,
subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project
fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner
approved by the Authority in connection with the Project; and/or (vi) the Company obtains
mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements and fails to comply with a
material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in
connection with the Project (collectively, items (i) through (vi) hereby defined as a “Recapture
Event”).
As a condition precedent of receiving sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage
recording tax exemption benefits, and real property tax abatement benefits, the Company, its
agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the
benefit of the Project, must (i) if a Recapture Event determination is made by the Authority,
cooperate with the Authority in its efforts to recover or recapture any sales and use tax
exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements
abatement benefits, and (ii) promptly pay over any such amounts to the Authority that the
Authority demands, if and as so required to be paid over as determined by the Authority.
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
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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, or in the discretion of the Executive Director,
a sufficient guaranty of performance under the Leaseback Agreement and PILOT 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.
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.
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SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF RENSSELAER )
I, ______________________, the undersigned, ____________________ of the Troy
Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”), do hereby certify that I have compared the
foregoing extract of the minutes of the meeting of the members of the Authority, including the
Resolution contained therein, held on July 10, 2015, with the original thereof on file in my
office, and that the same is a true and correct copy of said original and of such Resolution set
forth therein and of the whole of said original so far as the same relates to the subject matters
therein referred to.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that (A) all members of the Authority had due notice of said
meeting; (B) said meeting was in all respects duly held; (C) pursuant to Article 7 of the Public
Officers Law (the “Open Meetings Law”), said meeting was open to the general public, and due
notice of the time and place of said meeting was duly given in accordance with such Open
Meetings Law; and (D) there was a quorum of the members of the Authority present throughout
said meeting.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that, as of the date hereof, the attached Resolution is in full force
and effect and has not been amended, repealed or rescinded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
Authority this ____ day of __________, 2015.
______________________________
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC HEARING MATERIALS
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EXHIBIT B
SEQRA MATERIALS
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PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Rosenblum Development Corporation – 501 Broadway Redevelopment Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on July 10, 2015, at 10:30 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
Kevin O’Bryan
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Hon. Robert Doherty
Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Kathy Cietek
Lisa Kyer
Tina Urzan
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT:
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 Rosenblum Development Corporation.
On motion duly made by _________ and seconded by __________, the following
resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority:
Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Kevin O’Bryan
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Hon. Robert Doherty
Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Kathy Cietek
Lisa Kyer
Tina Urzan
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Resolution No. 15-7-____
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 ROSENBLUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (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 industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, ROSENBLUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, for itself and/or on
behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s
assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority
of a leasehold or other interest in certain parcels of real property located at 501 Broadway, Troy,
New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID Nos. 101.54-3-1) and
the existing improvements located thereon, including an approximately 51,000 square foot,
multi-level structure, along with related improvements (the “Existing Improvements”); (B) the
partial demolition, renovation, reconstruction, refurbishing and equipping by the Company as
agent of the Authority of the Existing Improvements to create 28 units of commercial rental
housing and approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, along with the
installation and improvement of common areas, HVAC systems, plumbing, roofs, windows and
other site and infrastructure improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), all of the
foregoing intended for the Company’s ownership and operation of the Improvements as a mixed-
use, commercial housing and retail facility that will be leased by the Company to residential and
commercial tenants; (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; AND
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted June 12, 2015 (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
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled,
noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2015, whereat all interested
persons 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 application by the Company, the Planning Commission of the
City of Troy (the “Planning Commission”), as lead agency pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto (collectively, “SEQRA”),
previously reviewed the Project and adopted a negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”)
with respect to the Project, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B; 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.
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
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(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 has reviewed the Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning
Commission and determined the Project involves an “Unlisted Action” as said term is defined
under SEQRA. The review is uncoordinated. Based upon the review by the Authority of the
Negative Declaration, related 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 Authority hereby ratifies the
SEQRA determination made by the Planning Commission and the Authority further finds that (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 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 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
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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.
Based upon the representation and warranties made by the Company the Application, the
Authority hereby authorizes and approves the Company, as its agent, to make purchases of goods
and services relating to the Project and that would otherwise be subject to New York State and
local sales and use tax in an amount up to $3,250,000.00, which result in New York State and
local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed
$260,000.00. The Authority agrees to consider any requests by the Company for increase to the
amount of sales and use tax exemption benefits authorized by the Authority upon being provided
with appropriate documentation detailing the additional purchases of property or services, and, to
the extent required, the Authority authorizes and conducts any supplemental public hearing(s).
Pursuant to Section 1963-b of the Act, the Authority may recover or recapture from the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, any sales and use tax exemption benefits taken or
purported to be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party
authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project, if it is determined that: (i) the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, is not entitled to the sales and use tax exemption
benefits; (ii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are in excess of the amounts authorized to
be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to
make purchases for the benefit of the Project; (iii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are
for property or services not authorized by the Authority as part of the Project; (iv) the Company
has made a material false statement on its application for financial assistance; (v) the sales and
use tax exemption benefits are taken in cases where the Company, its agents, consultants,
subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project
fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner
approved by the Authority in connection with the Project; and/or (vi) the Company obtains
mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements and fails to comply with a
material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in
connection with the Project (collectively, items (i) through (vi) hereby defined as a “Recapture
Event”).
As a condition precedent of receiving sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage
recording tax exemption benefits, and real property tax abatement benefits, the Company, its
agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the
benefit of the Project, must (i) if a Recapture Event determination is made by the Authority,
cooperate with the Authority in its efforts to recover or recapture any sales and use tax
exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements
abatement benefits, and (ii) promptly pay over any such amounts to the Authority that the
Authority demands, if and as so required to be paid over as determined by the Authority.
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
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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, or in the discretion of the Executive Director,
a sufficient guaranty of performance under the Leaseback Agreement and PILOT 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.
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.
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SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF RENSSELAER )
I, ______________________, the undersigned, ____________________ of the Troy
Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”), do hereby certify that I have compared the
foregoing extract of the minutes of the meeting of the members of the Authority, including the
Resolution contained therein, held on July 10, 2015, with the original thereof on file in my
office, and that the same is a true and correct copy of said original and of such Resolution set
forth therein and of the whole of said original so far as the same relates to the subject matters
therein referred to.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that (A) all members of the Authority had due notice of said
meeting; (B) said meeting was in all respects duly held; (C) pursuant to Article 7 of the Public
Officers Law (the “Open Meetings Law”), said meeting was open to the general public, and due
notice of the time and place of said meeting was duly given in accordance with such Open
Meetings Law; and (D) there was a quorum of the members of the Authority present throughout
said meeting.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that, as of the date hereof, the attached Resolution is in full force
and effect and has not been amended, repealed or rescinded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
Authority this ____ day of __________, 2015.
______________________________
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC HEARING MATERIALS
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EXHIBIT B
SEQRA MATERIALS
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