Troy Industrial Development Authority
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · December 11, 2015
Minutes
City of Troy
Industrial Development Authority
December 11, 2015
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Bill Dunne, Hon. Robert Doherty, Paul Carroll, Hon. Dean
Bodnar, Tina Urzan and Sue Farrell
Absent: Kathy Ceitek, Lou Anthony and Steve Bouchey
Also in attendance: Justin Miller, Ken Crowe, Mark Robarge, James Lozano, Kevin
Bette, Jacques, Nathaniel Bette, Chris Bette, Mike Demasi, Deanna, David Ardman and
Denee Zeigler
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from the November 20, 2015 board
meeting.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the November
20, 2015 meeting minutes.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
II. New Board Member
Bill Dunne introduced the Lansingburgh School District representative, Susan
Farrell to the board members. The board asked if a vote needed to occur. Mr.
Miller advised no, the council approved her appointment to this board. The
board members welcomed Mrs. Farrell.
III. First Columbia project presentation
Mr. Dunne introduced Kevin Bette of First Columbia to the board and advised
that he will be presenting the first component of a larger district project to them
today.
Mr. Bette introduced his development team to the board and advised they will be
working together to make an economic development change in Troy that will
help to bring commerce back into the city. Mr. Bette explained that they want to
focus on transportation as a way to reach this goal and ultimately increase the
value of the housing stock of the city. There is already a great base of
population and colleges. The population along with the historical buildings can
all help achieve this.
Mr. Bette spoke about a multi-phase project. The first phase is to bring in jobs.
He advised that this phase has taken longer than anticipated, but seems to be in
a good spot now. The second phase is to bring small businesses and service
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companies back to Troy. He noted that this will help to keep some of the
business within Troy, instead of having to travel to nearby areas to shop.
Mr. Bette noted that over the years, several of the surrounding lots were
purchased to provide additional parking for anticipated jobs. The goal was to
create structured parking. He advised we have reached a crossroads where we
can stay the way we are or we can partner with the City, share infrastructure
and grow the economy. Mr. Bette outlined their project to the board and
explained that they are willing to take some risks in order to create structured
parking and to free up the land along the river for development. He advised that
they will take on the running and maintenance of the parking garage.
Mr. Bette advised that they have had success in the past bringing businesses and
people to this area that may not have had it as their first choice, but really enjoy
it once they get here. He explained that if the IDA was able to give them
assistance in the form of PILOTs on the previously purchased lots, it would allow
them to reinvest the savings toward improving the surrounding area, adding new
buildings and contribute to the creation of a parking structure. He noted that
they are willing to risk that growth will occur. Mr. Bette shared renderings with
the board in order to illustrate what they hope to accomplish with this plan.
Mr. Bette advised that he would like to continue Mr. Hedley’s vision and mission
of helping Troy as well as opening up the waterfront to the public. Bob Doherty
asked how strongly is the river walkway a part of this plan and noted the positive
effects of a similar project along the river in Wilmington, N.C. Mr. Bette agreed
that the work done in Wilmington, N.C is great and they would like to
incorporate some of those ideas here. Mr. Dunne advised that the Riverfront
North Extension grant will be used to assist the city with some of the design and
work issues that have come up. The grant should allow work to get as far as the
River Street Café. He advised that a lot of the work will depend on what will
take place with the sea wall repairs. Mr. Dunne advised that the city was also
recently awarded funding for design and engineering work to finish the
remainder of Riverfront Park and the gateway at the Green Island Bridge.
Mr. Bette also noted the recent developments at the Matthews building and the
Mooradian’s buildings. He was excited to see residential development in that
area and noted that they will be in need of retail services. Tina Urzan mentioned
that a lot of people in that area have asked about getting a supermarket that
people can both walk to and is accessible from the highway. Mr. Bette advised
that the supermarkets are aware and are waiting for our numbers to increase. It
will be something that they will keep in mind for the future. Mr. Doherty asked if
Old Sixth Avenue is within his boundary for development. He noted how
amazing that block is. Mr. Bette agreed that it is beautiful and underutilized, but
advised that it is not within his boundary. He hopes that the effects of this
project will move up towards RPI. The college and the students are an asset to
us. The board thanked Mr. Bette for his presentation.
IV. Financials
Mr. Lozano gave an overview of the financials. He advised there has not been
much activity for the month of November. Total assets stand at $595,000 verses
current liability of $210,000 which leaves $385,000 of equity. Mr. Lozano noted
under accounts receivables, it shows $55,000 outstanding for two different
PILOTs; City Station and Realex. City Station’s payments was received early in
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December and Realex’s has not been received. Dean Bodnar asked how far in
arrears is the outstanding PILOT. Mr. Lozano advised it is about 60 days past
due. Mr. Miller advised that we may hear something new about Bomber’s
(Realex) in January and noted it has been closed but may be re-opening. Mr.
Dunne advised that the building will be purchased by the franchise owner, Matt
Baumgartner and he will be re-opening the restaurant in the near future. Mr.
Bodnar asked if the ownership changes, if we have a leasehold interest in the
building and if that will transfer to the new owner. Mr. Miller advised yes,
subject to our consent. He advised that the new owner will have to come to us
and present. At that time, we can decide to transfer it to the new owners. Mr.
Bodnar asked about the $6,400 that is in arrears. Mr. Miller advised that it
should be paid by the current owners, but we are waiting for the sale process to
settle before we send out a request for the past due amount. The board asked
about the process of writing off receivables. Mr. Lozano advised that it is up to
the board about how to handle and advised that PILOTs are handled differently
because the IDA acts as a pass through. Mr. Miller added that it is not our asset
to write off; there are other organizations that are a part of the PILOTs.
Mr. Lozano advised the operating statement also did not have much activity.
Year to date, we stand at a deficit of $495,000. There were some legal
expenses and the management fee to the City of Troy. He advised that the
difference from last month to this month is those two fees. The chairman
explained that there is not a specific amount the deficit amount. He advised that
Mr. Dunne has prepared a report on the projects that will be coming up in the
next few months that will be presented later in this meeting.
Hon. Bob Doherty made a motion to approve the financials as
presented.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
The board adjourned the IDA portion of the meeting at 10:40 a.m. in order to convene
as the CRC.
Paul Carroll made a motion to adjourn the IDA portion of the
meeting and convene as the CRC.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
The IDA portion of the meeting was re convened at 10:50 a.m.
Tina Urzan made a motion to re-convene the IDA potion of the
meeting.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. 2016 Board Meeting Schedule
Mr. Dunne advised that, as discussed with the CRC, we would like to change the
meeting date from the second Friday of each month to the third Friday to allow
for additional time to prepare the financials for the board.
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the change of meetings
from the second to the third Friday of each month.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
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VI. SaxBST auditing services
Mr. Dunne advised the board that he received correspondence from SaxBST to
say that the contract has expired for the auditing services contract and they
would like to provide us with auditing services for 2015-2017. Mr. Dunne
advised that the new amount they are asking for is $100 more than the previous
contract. The board agreed that they did a great job and would like to continue
services with them.
Paul Carroll made a motion to approve the contract with SaxBST
for auditing services for 2015-2017.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
VII. IDA project pipeline
Mr. Dunne distributed a spreadsheet to the board members that outlined open
projects that have been in front of the board and potential projects with an
explanation of the status and the approximate amount of fees that will be
collected. He advised the list contains projects that are in different phases. Mr.
Dunne advised that the report indicates approximately $127 Million worth of
projects in the pipeline. He noted $124 Million worth since we started in 2012.
The chairman advised that this report is not a guarantee and is meant to give us
an idea of what to expect in our future and help us to plan our finances. Mr.
Dunne advised that there are a couple of additional items that are not projects
where we can expect funds to come in; such as reimbursement from NYS for
the riverfront park staircase. Mr. Bodnar felt this report was very helpful in
keeping track of the ongoing projects. The board agreed. Mr. Lozano advised
that this information will be helpful to them as well. A forecast report can be
created based on this information that will help to project an even clearer
picture of the finances. The chairman advised that this will help us to run more
like a business going forward.
Mr. Doherty asked about the Vecino project on River Street. Mr. Dunne advised
that the Hudson Art House had its closing already and is not included on this
sheet. Mr. Dunne advised he can send out a report summarizing all of the
projects if they board would like.
VIII. Ingalls Avenue Boat Launch
Mr. Dunne gave an update on the Ingalls Avenue Boat Launch project which is
next to the Mlock parcel. He advised that they are at the public comment phase
of this project and if all goes well, they will be able to apply for dredging permits
next year. The board has acquired an easement and an exclusive right to
property contiguous to the site, so the board may want to consider exercising
that option. He noted that this has been a long, four year process but is excited
that the project is at that point where it will move forward. Mr. Dunne advised
that this is a great opportunity for that area and touches on what Mr. Bette
spoke about during his presentation. The chairman noted this is another
example of development happening outside of the central business district.
IX. Project Status
The chairman asked if there was any additional business to discuss. Tina Urzan
asked about the status of the playground furniture that RPI was working on for
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us. Mr. Dunne advised that they did complete the project, but we did not have
the funding at the time to complete. Mrs. Urzan asked what the budget was.
Mr. Dunne advised that to get engineering drawings for all of the proposed
pieces, it was in the low six figures. Mr. Bodnar advised that it was a low cost
to us and we will still have the documentation for the future in the event it can
be carried out.
X. Board member terms
Mr. Miller advised that this board is made up of nine members; made up of two
city council members, a representative from each school district and a labor
member. They are considered hold over appointments that are appointed for
three year terms or to fill the remainder of a vacant term. The newest member
was set up with a set three year term. The other positions are up to the new
mayor to appoint. The chairman noted he would like to keep the current IDA
board members in place.
XI. Adjournment
The IDA portion of the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
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Agenda
Chairman
Troy
Kevin O’Bryan
Industrial Development
Authority
Vice-Chair
Steve Bouchey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Board Members December 11, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Planning Department Conference
Mr. Paul Carroll
Room
Hon. Robert Doherty
City Hall
Louis Anthony
Tina Urzan
Kathy Ceitek AGENDA
Susan Farrell
I. Approval of Minutes from the November 20, 2015 board meeting.
II. New Board Member
III. FC 466 River Street, LLC
IV. Financials
V. New Business
Upcoming IDA Projects
VI. Old Business
VII. Adjournment
City Hall – 433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180
Phone: 518.279.7166
City of Troy
Industrial Development Authority
November 20, 2015
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Bill Dunne, Kathy Ceitek, Hon. Robert Doherty, Paul Carroll,
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Tina Urzan, Lou Anthony and Steve Bouchey
Absent:
Also in attendance: Justin Miller, Victor Caponera, Ken Crowe, Peter Luizzi, Tim
O’Bryne, Sharon Martin, Damien Pinto-Martin, John Redburn, Mark Robarge, Duncan
and Denee Zeigler
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
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II.
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Public Hearing 186 Oakwood Aveune, Stoneledge LLVP, LLC
(See attached Public Hearing Agenda minutes)
Public Hearing MLK-OHD and MLK Troy Associates L.P.
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(See attached Public Hearing Agenda minutes)
Public Hearing Monument Square, LLC
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Monument Square will not be heard at this time.
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IV. Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from the October 9, 2015 board meeting.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the October 9,
2015 meeting minutes.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Authorizing Resolution - Stoneledge LLVP, LLC
Mr. Miller advised this project has been discussed at previous meetings and at
the public hearing earlier this morning. (See attached Resolution 11/15 #1)
Hon. Bob Doherty made a motion to approve the authorizing
resolution for Stoneledge LLVP, LLC’s project at 186 Oakwood
Avenue.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
VI. Authorizing Resolution – MLK – OHD and MLK Troy Associates L.P.
Mr. Miller advised this project has been discussed previously and also at the
public hearing earlier this morning. (See attached Resolution 11/15 #2)
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Hon. Bob Doherty made a motion to approve the authorizing
resolution for MLK-OHD and Troy Associates L.P.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
VII. Redburn Development Companies – School One project
Damien Pintro-Martin of Redburn Development spoke about their proposed
project to redevelop the former School one building into 28 market rate
apartments. Mr. Pinto-Martin advised that they will keep the existing shell, but
completely renovate the interior of the building. The exterior will also be kept
the same with some additional improvements. He advised they are asking for
IDA assistance to bring this property back on the tax rolls. Mr. Pinto-Martin
advised that construction will begin in March and will last about 9-12 months.
Mrs. Urzan asked if they will have to relocate any tenants. Mr. Pinto-Martin
advised there are currently no tenants. He added it is a great building in a great
spot that they don’t want to see go into disrepair. Mrs. Urzan asked about
commercial space on the first floor. Mr. Pinto-Martin advised no commercial
space will be in the building. It will be all residential, 1-2 bedrooms. The target
will be young professionals. Mrs. Urzan noted that there should not be any
issues with parking and asked about a community room. Mr. Pintro-Martin
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advised that there is no plan at this time to have a community room; however,
they will keep it in mind. He added that there are several areas near by the
building that they can visit and help support local businesses.
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Mr. Doherty asked about the background of Redburn Development Companies,
LLC. Mr. Pinto-Martin spoke about the beginnings of the company started by
John Redburn and Tom Rossi. He advised that he joined on later. He also spoke
about previous projects that they have completed in the area; the Nelicks
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building on River Street in Troy and Tilly Ladder Company apartments in
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Watervliet. The Tilly Ladder apartments incorporated a lot of green initiatives
whose savings have been passed on to the tenants. The board agreed that it is
an excellent use of the building. Mr. Miller advised the application needs a
couple of updates regarding the number of units and the address of the
properties.
Mr. Bodnar spoke about the project on South Lake Avenue and asked how that
turned out. Mr. Pinto-Martin advised it is still underway while being sensitive to
the tenants needs. Mr. Bodnar asked who would be managing the apartments.
Mr. Pintro-Martin advised that they currently have so many units that they are
considering moving the professional management of all of their properties to
Sunrise Management. The board agreed that they have heard great things
about Sunrise. Mr. Bodnar suggested a tour of the apartments once they are
completed and was glad to see that they will be incorporating some of the green
techniques at their other properties. Mr. Pinto-Martin advised that would be a
great idea and added that they don’t like to alter the properties too much; they
like to keep the charm and feel of the older buildings in Troy.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the Initial
Resolution for Redburn Development Companies, LLC – School 1
Redevelopment Project.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
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VIII. Financials
Mr. Dunne introduced James Lozano of CFO for Hire to the board who joined
them via conference call. Mr. Lozano reviewed the balance sheet with the
board and advised the balance sheet shows $595,000 in assets vs. $193,000 in
liabilities leaving $402,000. For the month of October, the biggest change was
the accounts receivable. He advised that all of the payments were PILOTs and
there are two left to collect. He advised no other notable changes.
Mr. Lozano advised that it was a relatively inactive month for P&L. He advised
that year to date we stand at a deficit of $477,000. For the month of October,
we had $0 revenue and $29 in interest earning. He advised that there were two
large expenses for 273 River Street and the payment to the City of Troy for
staffing services.
The Chairman suggested that we discuss what projects we have in the pipeline
in order to generate new revenue. Mr. Miller noted that we expect 599 River
Street to close in the beginning of December. Mr. Dunne noted that we did
have some significant expenses that won’t be reoccurring next year; the Mlock
parcel easement and the undertaking of the staircase at 273 River Street that
we will be getting reimbursement for $250,000 in grant money from NYS.
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Mr. Bodnar wanted to clarify that this is the first month that Jim’s company has
prepared the financials. Mr. Lozano advised that this is the first time we are
presenting to the board, the transactions and work was done by the City
throughout the month of October. Mr. Bodar asked if the information he
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received from the City was easy to follow. Mr. Lozano advised that the record
keeping was impeccable and it was very easy to follow. As we get more
comfortable, I may suggest some additional reports such as accounts
receivable. He also suggested that during a month where we get paid for
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transactions, I would explain them in detail. Kathy Cietek asked if we could
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have a cash flow sheet. The Chairman agreed that a cash flow would be a good
idea and will help to give us a sense as to what is happening with the board.
The Chairman added that Jim will be held accountable to us and it will help us
as we move forward. Mrs. Cietek asked about the process of collecting the two
late PILOTs. Mr. Dunne advised that we generate a demand letter and then a
late payment letter. Mr. Miller advised that there are late penalties.
Steve Bouchey made a motion to accept the financials as
presented.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
IX. Adjournment
The IDA portion of the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m..
Steve Bouchey made a 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
STONELEDGE LLVP, LLC PROJECT
NOVEMBER 20, 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 Stoneledge LLVP, LLC Project held on Friday November 20, 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
Steve Bouchey, Vice Chairman
Kathy Ceitek, Board Member
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Hon. Robert Doherty, Board Member
Paul Carroll, Board Member
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member
Tina Urzan, Board Member
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Lou Anthony, Board Member
Denee Zeigler, Secretary
Peter Luizzi, Company Representative
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Victor Caponera, Company Legal Counsel
Sharon Martin, City of Troy Assessor
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Tim O’Bryne, General Public
Duncan , General Public
Damien Pinto-Martin, General Public
John Redburn, General Public
Ken Crowe, Reporter
Mark Robarge, Reporter
II. CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). The Chairman 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 Stoneledge LLVP, 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
The Authority previously undertook a certain project (the “2012 Project”) for the benefit
of STONELEDGE LLVP, LLC (the “Company”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the
Authority of a leasehold interest in one or more parcels of real property located at 186 Oakwood
Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being comprised of approximately 50.18 acres and
identified as a portion of existing TMID No. 90.00-3-1./1) and the existing infrastructure
improvements located thereon, (ii) the planning, design, renovation, construction and equipping
upon the Land and Existing Improvements of up to 156 residential housing units to be offered for
rent by the Company, along with various site improvements, including infrastructure, common
areas and amenities, curbing, roadways, parking, landscaping and other improvements
(collectively, the “2012 Project Improvements”), and (iii) the acquisition and installation by the
Company in and around the Land, 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 (the “2012 Project Equipment”, and collectively with the
Land, the Existing Improvements and the Improvements, the “2012 Facility”); and
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The Company has completed the 2012 Project and has submitted an Application to the
Authority for a second phase requesting the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the
“Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in the Land,
2012 Project Improvements, and 2012 Project Equipment constituting the 2012 Facility and the
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existing infrastructure improvements located thereon, (ii) the planning, design, renovation,
construction and equipping upon the 2012 Facility of an additional 48 Units of rental housing to
be contained within four (4) 2-story building strictures to be offered for rent by the Company,
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along with various site improvements, including infrastructure, common areas and amenities,
curbing, roadways, parking, landscaping and other improvements (collectively, the
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“Improvements”), and (iii) the acquisition and installation by the Company in and around the
2012 Facility 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
(the “Equipment”, and collectively with the Land, the 2012 Project Improvements, and the
Improvements, the “Facility”); and
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; and (b) mortgage recording tax exemptions(s) related to financings
undertaken by the Company to construct the Facility. 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.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $6,650,000. 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 Exemptions
($9.0M Mortgage) = $112,500.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
(Estimated $6,650,000 in taxable materials) = $532,000.00
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $644,500.00
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.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:10 a.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OHD-MLK LLC AND MLK TROY ASSOCIATES L.P. PROJECT
NOVEMBER 20, 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 OHD-MLK LLC AND MLK TROY ASSOCIATES L.P. Project
held on Friday November 20, 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
Steve Bouchey, Vice Chairman
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Kathy Ceitek, Board Member
Hon. Robert Doherty, Board Member
Paul Carroll, Board Member
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member
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Tina Urzan, Board Member
Lou Anthony, Board Member
Denee Zeigler, Secretary
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Tim O’Bryne, Company Representative
Duncan Barrett, Company Legal Counsel
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Sharon Martin, City of Troy Assessor
Peter Luizzi, General Public
Victor Caponera, General Public
Damien Pinto-Martin, General Public
John Redburn, General Public
Ken Crowe, Reporter
Mark Robarge, Reporter
II. CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:10 a.m.). The Chairman 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 OHD-MLK LLC AND
MLK TROY ASSOCIATES L.P. 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
OHD-MLK LLC AND MLK TROY ASSOCIATES L.P., on their own behalf and/or
on the behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, the “Company”), have 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 all or portions of a certain parcel of real property
owned by the Troy Housing Authority and located on Eddys Lane, Troy, New York 12180 (the
“Land”, being comprised of portions of TMID No. 90.55-7-1) and the existing improvements
located thereon, including various building structures and related improvements located thereon
that contain 54 rental apartment units and related amenities (the “Existing Improvements”); (B)
the selective demolition, renovation, reconstruction, refurbishing and equipping by the Company
as agent of the Authority of portions of the Existing Improvements including 6 existing buildings
containing 54 units of residential housing for a net result of 8 structures containing 46 residential
units that, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and
applicable regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (“HUD”) and New York State Housing Finance Agency (“HFA”) and/or Division
of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”), will be leased to households satisfying
applicable median gross income restrictions, along with renovations to building structure,
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common areas, kitchen areas, laundry areas, heating systems, plumbing, roofs, elevators,
windows, and other onsite and offsite parking, curbage and infrastructure improvements
(collectively, the “Improvements”); (C) the acquisition of and installation in and around the
Land, Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain machinery, fixtures, equipment and
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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.
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It is contemplated that the Authority will acquire a leasehold interest in the Facility and
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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 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.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $13,486,600.00. Based upon additional information provided by the Company,
the Agency estimates the following amounts of financial assistance to be provided to the
Company:
Pilot Payments
(30 years – all new revenue) = $746,453.00
PILOT Savings - estimated = $755,409.75
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $746,453.00
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
Tim O’Bryne spoke about the project phases. He advised the project will have between 77-84
units on the property itself and there is also a plan to have some infill community housing units
within the North Central neighborhood. Mr. O’Bryne explained that reducing the number of
units will help to de-densify the site and create additional green space. It also gives the
opportunity for the neighborhood to be redeveloped with quality units. Mr. O’Bryne advised that
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some of the members of this board visited the South Albany sites. As part of their application to
NYS, we are looking for IDA assistance. The funding will be announced in December. If
approved, work can start April 2016. All planning approvals have been received. Tina Urzan
advised that she was not able to attend the visit to their sites in South Albany and asked the board
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members that were able to attend what kind of impact it had on the neighborhood. Hon. Dean
Bodnar advised that he went on the tour and explained that he only took a tour of the outsides,
but noted that the North Central could definitely benefit from the work done. Mr. Bodnar
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advised that they did a great job with the structural and visual improvements. Mrs. Urzan asked
how the neighborhood looked. Mr. Bodnar noted there were several different pockets of
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revitalization around the area that Omni had done the project. Mr. O’Bryne advised that the
funding source demands a high level of quality of the construction and the management of the
properties once the project is complete.
Mrs. Urzan noted that the project that was completed on Grand Streets appears to have been a
success and wanted to know what the interiors will be like. Mr. O’Bryne advised that he does
not have all of those answers yet but noted that they will be 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments; sized
for families. He advised that they have done several presentations with the neighborhoods and
showed them pictures of the exteriors and renovations they have done in the past. Mr. O’Bryne
advised that this will be a public/private partnership that will have a positive impact on the
surrounding community. Duncan Barrett advised this project will be an opportunity to change
the culture of public housing. He advised that this is not just a one year discussion; this is a long
term project. It gives the housing authority will now have a private partner with high
management standards and also a private bank as an investor, who will hold the housing
authority to a high standard. Mrs. Urzan asked about the number of houses they plan on doing.
Mr. O’Bryne advised the will be doing about 37 units, not individual houses. He added that they
are currently focusing on the first phase, which is working on the MLK site. Mrs. Urzan noted
that de-densifying is a good idea. Steve Bouchey advised it will be refreshing for the tenants to
have a new quality of life. Mr. O’Bryne agreed that this funding will help to transform this
property. They will be completely rehabbed and made energy efficient. Bob Doherty asked
about the timeframe on the project phases and the number of units. Mr. O’Bryne advised the
number of units will go from 57 to 48 units. He noted that 8 units were lost to fire and will not
be replaced and 35 will be throughout North Central as part of phase 2. Mr. Doherty asked what
the criteria for the properties that they are planning to renovate. Mr. O’Bryne advised they will
be looking at what’s available and go from there. They will be looking for vacant lots to see if
new buildings can be put up and what buildings can be renovated. He advised that he will be in
contact with the Troy Community Land Bank to see what will be available. New properties will
have to go through the planning process. Mrs. Urzan asked about the tenants that will be placed
in the housing in North Central and if they would be Troy residents. Mr. O’Bryne advised that
existing residents are given first opportunity to come back after the work and any other vacancies
would be chosen from the list of tenants that Troy Housing Authority has. Mr. Doherty spoke
about discussions that took place during the comprehensive plan meetings regarding preserving
and sustaining some of our aging properties. He added that this project would be even more
supportable if they were able to preserve the older houses. Mr. Doherty asked if the $10 Million
listed is the total project or would it be for phase 1 only. Mr. O’Bryne explained that the
amounts listed are only for phase 1 of the project on site at the Martin Luther King Apartments.
The Chairman advised that we are only concerned with phase 1 of the project at this point. Mrs.
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Urzan asked about how they choose which tenant goes where. Mr. O’Bryne advised that they
will have to provide them with a unit to come back to that will meet their family size. Mrs.
Urzan also asked if there was any other talk about a store or a CDTA bus stop. Mr. O’Bryne
advised that nothing additional has been discussed about the store and CDTA didn’t feel that
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there was enough need to add a stop on site. The staircase connecting to North Central will be
revamped. CDTA has given us a grant to help with the staircase. They are working with us to
line up with the bus plus stop. Mr. Doherty asked about their commitment to phase 2 of the
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project. Mr. O’Bryne advised their intent is to complete all phases of the project. It is part of
our agreement with Troy Housing Authority. He added that once they are involved in funding
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this project, from his experience, they like to work to complete all parts. Mrs. Urzan commented
that it shouldn’t affect the schools, but the taxable homes will be off the market and could affect
the tax base in the future.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:25 a.m.
PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Stoneledge LLVP, LLC Project – Phase II)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on November 20, 2015, 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
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Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
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Kathy Cietek
Tina Urzan
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x
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Victor Caponera, Ken
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Crowe, Peter Luizzi, Tim O’Bryne, Sharon Martin, Damien Pinto-Martin, John Redburn, Mark
Robarge, Duncan 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 Stoneledge LLVP, LLC for itself or an entity to be formed.
On motion duly made by Hon. Bob Doherty and seconded by Paul Carroll, 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
Tina Urzan x
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Resolution No. 11/15 #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 STONELEDGE LLVP, 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
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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
WHEREAS, the Authority previously undertook a certain project (the “2012 Project”) for
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the benefit of STONELEDGE LLVP, LLC (the “Company”) consisting of (i) the acquisition
by the Authority of a leasehold interest in one or more parcels of real property located at 186
Oakwood Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being comprised of approximately 50.18
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acres and identified as a portion of existing TMID No. 90.00-3-1./1) and the existing
infrastructure improvements located thereon, (ii) the planning, design, renovation, construction
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and equipping upon the Land and Existing Improvements of up to 156 residential housing units
to be offered for rent by the Company, along with various site improvements, including
infrastructure, common areas and amenities, curbing, roadways, parking, landscaping and other
improvements (collectively, the “2012 Project Improvements”), and (iii) the acquisition and
installation by the Company in and around the Land, 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 (the “2012 Project Equipment”, and
collectively with the Land, the Existing Improvements and the Improvements, the “2012
Facility”); and
WHEREAS, the Company has completed the 2012 Project and has submitted an
Application to the Authority for a second phase requesting the Authority’s assistance with a
certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold
interest in the Land, 2012 Project Improvements, and 2012 Project Equipment constituting the
2012 Facility and the existing infrastructure improvements located thereon, (ii) the planning,
design, renovation, construction and equipping upon the 2012 Facility of an additional 48 Units
of rental housing to be contained within four (4) 2-story building strictures to be offered for rent
by the Company, along with various site improvements, including infrastructure, common areas
and amenities, curbing, roadways, parking, landscaping and other improvements (collectively,
the “Improvements”), and (iii) the acquisition and installation by the Company in and around the
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2012 Facility 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
(the “Equipment”, and collectively with the Land, the 2012 Project Improvements, and the
Improvements, the “Facility”); and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted October 9, 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
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled,
noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on November 20, 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 being attached hereto as
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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
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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
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WHEREAS, the Authority and Company have negotiated the terms of an Agent and
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Financial Assistance Agreement (the “Agent Agreement”), 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 (iii) 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; and (b) a sales and use tax exemption
for purchases and rentals related to the construction and equipping of the Project.
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:
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(A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and
convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all
powers granted to it under the Act; and
(B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the
Act; and
(C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the
Project, thereby increasing employment opportunities in the City of Troy, New York, and
otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and
(D) The Project will not result in the removal of a civic, commercial, industrial, or
manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one
area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the
abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant
of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the
Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to
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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
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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
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Negative Declaration, related Environmental Assessment Form (the “EAF”) and related
documents delivered by the Company to the Authority and other representations made by the
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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; and (ii) mortgage recording
tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in
furtherance of the Project.
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
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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.
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 $6,650,000.00, which result in New York State and
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local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed
$532,000.00. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Agent Agreement, wherein the Authority will appoint the Company as agent to undertake the
Project, (B) 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, (C) 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, and (D) 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
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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
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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
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maximum principal amount necessary to undertake the Project and/or finance/refinance
acquisition and Project costs, equipment and other personal property and related transactional
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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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PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(MLK Troy Associates L.P. –Martin Luther King Apartments Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on November 20, 2015, 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
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Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
x
x
x
Kathy Cietek
Tina Urzan
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x
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Victor Caponera, Ken
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Crowe, Peter Luizzi, Tim O’Bryne, Sharon Martin, Damien Pinto-Martin, John Redburn, Mark
Robarge, Duncan 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 MLK Troy Associates L.P. for itself or an entity to be formed.
On motion duly made by Hon. Bob Doherty and seconded by Hon. Dean Bodnar, 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
Tina Urzan x
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Resolution No. 11/15 #2
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 OHD-MLK LLC AND MLK TROY ASSOCIATES L.P. (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
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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
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WHEREAS, OHD-MLK LLC AND MLK TROY ASSOCIATES L.P., on their own
behalf and/or on the behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, the “Company”), have
requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the
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acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold or other interest in all or portions of a certain parcel
of real property owned by the Troy Housing Authority and located on Eddys Lane, Troy, New
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York 12180 (the “Land”, being comprised of portions of TMID No. 90.55-7-1) and the existing
improvements located thereon, including various building structures and related improvements
located thereon that contain 54 rental apartment units and related amenities (the “Existing
Improvements”); (B) the selective demolition, renovation, reconstruction, refurbishing and
equipping by the Company as agent of the Authority of portions of the Existing Improvements
including 6 existing buildings containing 54 units of residential housing for a net result of 8
structures containing 46 residential units that, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the “Code”) and applicable regulations promulgated by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and New York State Housing Finance
Agency (“HFA”) and/or Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”), will be
leased to households satisfying applicable median gross income restrictions, along with
renovations to building structure, common areas, kitchen areas, laundry areas, heating systems,
plumbing, roofs, elevators, windows, and other onsite and offsite parking, curbage and
infrastructure improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”); (C) the acquisition of and
installation in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain
machinery, fixtures, equipment and other items of tangible personal property (the “Equipment”
and, collectively with the Land, the Existing Improvements and the Improvements, the
“Facility”); and (D) the lease of the Authority’s interest in the Facility back to the Company; and
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WHEREAS, by resolution adopted December 12, 2014 (the “Initial Project Resolution”),
the Authority (i) accepted the Application submitted by the Company, (ii) authorized the
scheduling, notice and conduct of a public hearing with respect to the Project (the “Public
Hearing”), and (iii) described the forms of financial assistance being contemplated by the
Authority with respect to the Project (the “Financial Assistance”, as more fully described herein);
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled,
noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on November 20, 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 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
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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
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WHEREAS, the Authority and Company have negotiated the terms of a a Lease
Agreement (the “Lease Agreement”), related Leaseback Agreement (the “Leaseback
Agreement”) and related Payment-in-lieu-of-Tax Agreement (the “PILOT Agreement”), and,
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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
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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 (iii) provide
Financial Assistance to the Company in the form of real property tax abatements through a
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
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(C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the
Project, thereby increasing employment opportunities in the City of Troy, New York, and
otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and
(D) The Project will not result in the removal of a civic, commercial, industrial, or
manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one
area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the
abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant
of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the
Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to
another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing
such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to
preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and
(E) The Authority has reviewed the Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning
Commission and determined the Project involves an “Unlisted Action” as said term is defined
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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
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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
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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
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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; and (ii) mortgage recording
tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in
furtherance of the Project.
Section 3. Subject to the Company executing the Leaseback 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
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Equipment; (ii) to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any contracts, orders, receipts,
writings and instructions, as the stated agent for the Authority with the authority to delegate such
agency, in whole or in part, to agents, subagents, contractors, and subcontractors of such agents
and subagents and to such other parties as the Company chooses; and (iii) in general, to do all
things which may be requisite or proper for completing the Project, all with the same powers and
the same validity that the Authority could do if acting in its own behalf.
Section 4. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute, deliver (A)
the Agent Agreement, wherein the Authority will appoint the Company as agent to undertake the
Project, (B) 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, (C) 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, and (D) the PILOT Agreement and related documents, including, but not
limited to a PILOT Mortgage and related instruments; provided the rental payments under the
Leaseback Agreement include payments of all costs incurred by the Authority arising out of or
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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 officers, employees and agents of the Authority are hereby authorized
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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
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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,
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covenants and provisions of the documents executed for and on behalf of the Authority.
Section 6. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(Redburn Development Companies, LLC – School 1 Redevelopment Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on November 20, 2015, 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
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Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
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Kathy Cietek
Tina Urzan
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The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Victor Caponera, Ken
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Crowe, Peter Luizzi, Tim O’Bryne, Sharon Martin, Damien Pinto-Martin, John Redburn, Mark
Robarge, Duncan 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 Redburn Development Companies, LLC, for itself or an entity
to be formed.
On motion duly made by Hon. Dean Bodnar and seconded by Tina Urzan, 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
Tina Urzan x
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Resolution No. 11/15 #3
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OFREDBURN
DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES, LLC, 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
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(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
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WHEREAS, REDBURN DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES, LLC, for itself and/or on
behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s
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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, adjacent or near 2955
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Fifth Avenue, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being primarily comprised of approximately
.51 acres and identified as TMID No. 090.070-7-1 and adjacent realty) and the existing
improvements located thereon, including a 4-story building containing approximately 35,366 sf
of rentable commercial space and related improvements located thereon (the “Existing
Improvements”, being formerly owned and operated as School 1 by the Enlarged City School
District of Troy); (ii) the planning, design, rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction and
renovation of the Existing Improvements and upon the Land of a commercial apartment building
that will include 26 units of residential apartments and related amenities, along with renovations
to the building structure, common areas, heating systems, plumbing, roofs, elevators, windows,
and other onsite and offsite parking, curbage and infrastructure improvements (collectively, the
“Improvements”); and (iii) the acquisition and installation in and around the Land, Existing
Improvements and Improvements of certain machinery, equipment and other items of tangible
personal property (the “Equipment”, and collectively with the Land, Existing Improvements,
Improvements and the Equipment, the “Facility”); 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
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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
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)
Act; and
(C)
D The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the
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
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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
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) an Agent Agreement, pursuant to which the Authority will appoint the
Company as agent to undertake the Project; (B) a Lease Agreement, pursuant to which the
Company leases the Land and Existing Improvements to the Authority, (C) a related Leaseback
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Agreement, pursuant to which the Authority leases its interest in the Project back to the
Company, (D) a PILOT Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agrees to make certain
payments in-lieu-of real property taxes, and (E) 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 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.
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Section 5. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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