Troy Industrial Development Authority
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · August 19, 2016
Minutes
Troy
Industrial Development Authority
August 19, 2016
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Monica Kurzejeski, Hon. Robert Doherty, Susan Farrell, Hon.
Dean Bodnar, Tina Urzan and Lou Anthony
Absent: Adam Hotaling, Paul Carroll and Steve Bouchey
Also in attendance: Mary Ellen Flores, Jim Lozano, Deanne DalPos, Jeff Buell, Steve
Strichman, Cheryl Kennedy, Kevin Bette, Nathaniel Bette, Debra Lambek, Erin
Anderson, Sharon Martin, Justin Miller and Denee Zeigler
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Five one Five River Street, LLC - Public Hearing was opened at 10:00 a.m. (See
attached Public Hearing Agenda)
II. Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from the July 8, 2016 board meeting.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the corrected
July 8, 2016 meeting minutes.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
III. 433 River Street, LLC – Initial Project Resolution
The chairman advised the next two initial resolutions are related to the overall
project that was mentioned in the public hearing that just took place for Five one
Five River Street, LLC. Justin Miller explained that the owners of 433 River
Street, LLC has applied to the IDA for sales and use tax benefits, mortgage
recording tax benefits and an extension of the existing PILOT agreement. The
resolution in front of the board is to accept their application and set up a public
hearing. Mr. Miller advised that this project is a restructuring of the existing
transaction that relates to this building with the expansion of the ninth floor and
other updates on the building. The board had a general discussion on the
improvements that will be made on the building. The board had no questions.
(See attached Resolution 08/16 #1)
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the initial project
resolution for 433 River Street, LLC.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
IV. 547 River Street, LLC – Initial Project Resolution
Mr. Miller advised that this resolution refers to 547 River Street, LLC, the
Flanigan building. He advised that it is the same ownership group and they plan
to make some updates and improvements to that building. He advised that they
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are also asking for sales and use tax benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits
and an extension of the existing PILOT agreement. The resolution in front of
them has a description of the proposed project and authorizes a public hearing
to be held in September. Dean Bodnar asked if we could have an overview of
the project that will be undertaken in Flanigan Square. Kevin Bette advised that
we have a tenant with over 100 employees that would like to move onto the fifth
floor of the building. He advised that repairs are needed to the systems of the
space they will be occupying. Mr. Bette noted that we have large foot print
space that can bring in corporations. He advised that there are very few places
within the city that can accommodate these types of businesses. He would like
to bring them back to this area. Mr. Bette noted that all of the projects are
related to each other and are working to bring back jobs to Troy and raise the
value of the neighborhoods. Ms. Urzan agreed that connections are important.
Mr. Doherty spoke about City Hall and its lease. He stated that if we were here
in the middle of all of the development, it could be very exciting and asked if it is
important to the development process. Mr. Bette advised that at the time it was
beneficial for both of us. The board agreed that being in this space seems cost
effective for the city. There were no other questions from the board members.
(See attached Resolution 08/16 #2)
Susan Farrell made a motion to approve the initial project
resolution for 547 River Street, LLC.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Garnet Housing Amendment
Mr. Miller explained that the applicant would like to decrease the number of
properties in their agreement from 26 to 22. The four properties will be
transferred to new owners; back on the tax rolls. Mr. Bodnar asked who the
new owners will be. Mr. Buell advised that they will be selling three of the
properties to Chris Cowell and one to Melinda Lawrence. Ms. Lawrence will be
rehabbing the property and living there. She will be moving from Albany. Mr.
Buell advised that they will have some connection to the new owners. He added
that they will also be adding nine properties that will stay on the tax rolls. Mr.
Doherty asked if the values appreciate over time, will he consider selling them.
Mr. Buell advised yes, he is interested in the long term improvement of both the
City of Troy and RPI. Mr. Bodnar asked about the long term plan and
commitment to the PILOT currently in place. Mr. Buell advised that he has a
strong commitment. Mr. Miller noted that it is rare to have a PILOT on an
assemblage of properties. Ms. Urzan asked if the nine properties are close to the
other properties and will it slow down the finish dates. Mr. Buell advised the
nine new properties require no rehab and they will be close to the other
properties. (See attached Resolution 08/16 #3)
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the amendment to the
PILOT for Garnett Housing, LLC.
Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried.
VI. Dino BBQ Amendment
Mr. Miller spoke about recent conversations we have had with Dinosaur BBQ
about their existing PILOT agreement; from payment dates to the PILOT
schedule. He advised that some updates needed to be made as a result of the
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revaluation that was done in Troy a few years ago. The PILOT agreement
originally set up was based on a value that has since changed. This is one of
the items that will need to be reconciled. Mr. Miller added that the company
has also gone through the process of refinancing its real estate and having it
leased back to them. The Troy location has not gone through this process due
to the PILOT agreement in place. He explained that we would still keep the
agreement in place with Dinosaur Restaurant, LLC, but would deal directly with
the tenant. This type of agreement would be similar to the project we did with
Bombers. Instead of having a relationship with the land owner and the building
owner, they would transition from being the owner to the master tenant. The
IDA transaction would stay with Dinosaur Restaurants, LLC but they would be
the master tenant, not the landlord. Mr. Miller advised after much discussion, it
was decided to restructure the current PILOT. Mr. Bodnar asked for clarification
on whether or not their PILOT payments would change due to the revaluation
process. Mr. Miller advised that there will be an amendment to Schedule A to
reflect the current changes. He spoke about the history of the tax issues that
have occurred at that site before Dinosaur Restaurant, LLC and the series of
events that got them to the place of setting up the PILOT. Mr. Miller advised
that the most recent PILOT bill that went out was the first year that a portion of
the payment was going to be based on the base valuation; this is what caused
the question. It Mr. Doherty asked when the PILOT ends. Mr. Miller advised
about 14 years remaining. The chairman thanked CFO for Hire’s diligent work.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the Authorizing
Resolution to restructure and amend the current PILOT for
Dinosaur Restaurant, LLC.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
VII. Financials
Jim Lozano spoke to the board members about the current balance sheet. He
advised that there is $630,000 in assets versus $12.00 in liabilities. He noted
that is a good balance sheet. The cash shows a negative amount due to timing
issues between cutting the checks and getting them signed. He advised that the
accounts receivable is negative because some of the PILOTs were paid early.
Mr. Lozano advised that the P&L report showed just under $85,000 in surplus.
We had $100,000 in revenue due to three administrative fees collected. He
advised nothing else of note occurred this month.
Sue Farrell made a motion to accept the financials as presented.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
VIII. Adjournment
The board welcomed Steven Strichman, Planning Commissioner, as a new board
member. With no other items to discuss, the IDA portion of the meeting was
adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Lou Anthony made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FIVE ONE FIVE RIVER ST., LLC
AUGUST 19, 2016 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 Five One Five River St., LLC Project held on Friday August 19, 2016
at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New York
12180.
I. ATTENDANCE
Steven Strichman, Executive Director
Kevin O’Bryan, Chairman
Monica Kurzejeski, Board Member
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member
Hon. Robert Doherty, Board Member
Louis Anthony, Board Member
Susan Farrell, Board Member
Tina Urzan, Board Member
Justin Miller Esq., Board Counsel
Jim Lozano, CFO for Hire
Mary Ellen Flores, CFO for Hire
Kevin Bette, Company Representative
Nathaniel Bette, Company Representative
Jeff Buell, General Public
Deanna DalPos, General Public
Debra Lambek, General Public
Sharon Martin, City of Troy Assessor
Cheryl Kennedy, City of Troy Economic Development Coordinator
Denee Zeigler, Secretary
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 Five One Five River St.,
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
FIVE ONE FIVE RIVER ST., 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 (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in
approximately 1.52 acres of real property located at 515 River Street, Troy, New York 12180
(the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.30-6-2) and the existing
parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii)
the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, on the Land and Existing
Improvements of a 5-story, approximately 75,000 square foot hotel building containing 124
rooms, restaurant and amenity spaces, along with exterior access and egress improvements,
parking, curbage, site work and landscaping improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”),
and (iii) 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”).
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 Twenty (20) years.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $18,662,615. The Company further projects creating Fifteen Full Time
Equivalent (FTE) jobs. 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 = $ 233,437.50
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $ 707,123.68
Estimated PILOT Savings = $6,927,465.76
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $ 7,868,026.94
IV. SEQRA:
For purposes of the Project, the City Planning Commission will serve as lead agency for
purposes of review pursuant to SEQRA.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hon. Robert Doherty asked about the number of full time equivalent jobs he hopes to
create. Kevin Bette explained that there will be about 15 new employees and noted that this
project will hopefully be a catalyst to the development of the waterfront. He added that he would
like to keep some of the business in Troy that usually goes to surrounding cities. Tina Urzan
asked about the project timeframe. Mr. Bette explained that he would like to have it completed a
year from now. Mr. Doherty asked about the previous presentations given to the board on this
project. He wanted to note that this project seems to have gained a lot of support and added that
other stages of the project are vital. Mr. Doherty stated that if the public can see the overall
picture, support will be given. Mr. Bette spoke about the project and issues faced in 2011. He
noted that now there are tech companies in the immediate area that will need this type of project.
Mr. Bette spoke about the need to break this project down into phases.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
With no other public comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:13 a.m.
INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on August 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the
following members of the Authority were:
MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Steve Bouchey X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Steven Strichman, Justin Miller, Esq.,
Monica Kurzejeski, Cheryl Kennedy, Mary Ellen Flores, Jim Lozano, Nathaniel Bette, Kevin
Bette, Jeff Buell, Deanna DalPos, Debra Lambek, Sharon Martin 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 First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC.
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
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 08/16 #1
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF FIRST
COLUMBIA 433 RIVER STREET, LLC (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
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 “1990 Project”) for
the benefit of Hedley Park Place of Troy, Ltd (“Hedley”) consisting of the issuance of its
$1,650,000 aggregate principal amount taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (The
Hedley Park Place of Troy, Ltd. Project) (the “Bonds”) and (A) the acquisition by the Authority
of an approximately 3.7 acre parcel of land located at 433 River Street in the City of Troy, New
York (the “Land”, being comprised of TMID Nos 101.29-1-1./1 and 101.30-6-3) and the
improvements located thereon consisting of five (5) existing buildings containing on the
aggregate approximately 335,000 square feet and a surface parking lot with a capacity for
approximately 300 vehicles, (collectively said Land, buildings and parking lot being hereinafter
referred to as the “1990 Facility”), and the removal of asbestos and/or other materials or toxic
substances from the Facility; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the 1990 Project, the Authority previously issued the
Bonds and acquired title to the 1990 Facility from Hedley and entered into a certain Sale
Agreement, dated as of April 1, 1990 (the “Sale Agreement”) wherein Hedley was appointed
agent of the Authority to undertake the 1990 Project and is obligated to operate, improve,
maintain and acquire the 1990 Facility from the Authority pursuant to the terms thereof
(including certain other obligations of Hedley as contained therein); and
WHEREAS, commensurate with the execution and delivery of the Sale Agreement, the
Authority and Hedley entered into a certain Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement, also dated as of
April 1, 1990 (the “PILOT Agreement, as amended), such PILOT Agreement having been
amended as of February 7, 1996 pursuant to a certain First Amendment to Payment in Lieu of
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Tax Agreement and April 18, 2006 pursuant to a certain Second Amendment to Payment in Lieu
of Tax Agreement; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted the Authority on April 19, 2006, the Authority
authorized the assignment and assumption of the Sale Agreement, PILOT Agreement and related
documents (collectively, the “Authority Documents”) to First Columbia Acquisitions, LLC,
acting by and through First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC (herein, the “Company”), and the
Company has undertaken the operation, maintenance and improvement of the 1990 Facility and
1990 Project in accordance with the Authority Documents; and
WHEREAS, the Company has submitted an Application for Financial Assistance (the
“Application”) to the Authority requesting certain financial assistance (the “Financial
Assistance”, as defined herein) in connection with a certain Project (herein, the “Project”)
consisting of (i) the retention by the Authority of a leasehold interest in the Land and 1990
Facility, including all buildings, existing parking, site and infrastructure improvements located
thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) planning, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, on the Land and Existing Improvements of up to 20,000 square feet of additional
commercial space on the 9th floor of the Existing Improvements (collectively, the
“Improvements”) for continued operation of the Existing Improvements and Improvements as a
commercial facility leased to tenants of the Company that will directly and indirectly retain at
least 1,025 full time jobs, (iii) 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
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Project, the Authority and Company contemplate
terminating the Sale Agreement and entering into a new “Straight-lease transaction”, as defined
within Section 1951(12) of the Act, whereby the Authority and Company will enter into a Lease
Agreement, Leaseback Agreement and related Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement (“PILOT
Agreement”) to be negotiated (collectively, the “Restructuring”); 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
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:
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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 and retain at least 1,025 full time jobs within the City, 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 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
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 Project
to the Authority (along with a Deed of conveyance by the Authority whereby the Authority will
transfer fee title to the Facility to the Company in connection with the termination of the Sale
Agreement), (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 the Company and/or
claims arising out of or related to the Project and (ii) the terms of the PILOT Agreement are
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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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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(First Columbia 547 River Street, LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on August 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the
following members of the Authority were:
MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Steve Bouchey X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Steven Strichman, Justin Miller, Esq.,
Monica Kurzejeski, Cheryl Kennedy, Mary Ellen Flores, Jim Lozano, Nathaniel Bette, Kevin
Bette, Jeff Buell, Deanna DalPos, Debra Lambek, Sharon Martin 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 First Columbia 547 River Street, LLC.
On motion duly made by Susan Farrell 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
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 08/16 #2
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF FIRST
COLUMBIA 547 RIVER STREET, LLC (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
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 “1998 Project”) for
the benefit of Flanigan Square of Troy, Ltd (“Flanigan”) consisting of (1)(A) the acquisition of
an interest in certain parcels of land located at or near 547 River Street, Troy, New York (the
“Land”, being comprised of TMID Nos 101.22-9-1, 101.22.5-5, and 101.30-1-1.1) and the
improvements located thereon consisting of a six (6) story building comprised of approximately
99,000 square feet and related improvements (the “1998 Existing Facility”), (B) the renovation
of the Existing Facility, including the replacement of windows, improvement of building systems
and refurbishment of roofs and building exteriors, and (C) the acquisition and installation in the
1998 Existing Facility of certain equipment (the “Equipment” and, together with the Land and
1998 Existing Facility the “1998 Project Facility”), (2) the lease (with an obligation to purchase)
or sale of the 1998 Project Facility to Flanigan; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the 1998 Project, the Authority previously acquired fee
title to the 1998 Project Facility and entered into a certain Lease Agreement, dated as of
December 1, 1998 (the “1998 Lease Agreement”) wherein Flanigan was appointed agent of the
Authority to undertake the 1998 Project and is obligated to operate, improve, maintain and
acquire the 1998 Project Facility pursuant to the terms thereof (including certain other
obligations of Flanigan as contained therein); and
WHEREAS, commensurate with the execution and delivery of the 1998 Lease
Agreement, the Authority and Flanigan entered into a certain Payment in Lieu of Tax
Agreement, also dated as of December 1, 1998 (the “PILOT Agreement, as amended); and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted the Authority on April 19, 2006, the Authority
authorized the assignment and assumption of the 1998 Lease Agreement, PILOT Agreement and
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related documents (collectively, the “Authority Documents”) to First Columbia Acquisitions,
LLC, acting by and through First Columbia 547 River Street, LLC (herein, the “Company”), and
the Company has undertaken the operation, maintenance and improvement of the 1998 Project
Facility and 1998 Project in accordance with the Authority Documents; and
WHEREAS, the Company has submitted an Application for Financial Assistance (the
“Application”) to the Authority requesting certain financial assistance (the “Financial
Assistance”, as defined herein) in connection with a certain Project (herein, the “Project”)
consisting of (i) the retention by the Authority of a leasehold interest in the Land and 1998
Project Facility, including all buildings, existing parking, site and infrastructure improvements
located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) planning, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction and internal rehabilitation of the Existing Improvements to enhance and expand
internal commercial tenant spaces (collectively, the “Improvements”) for continued operation of
the Existing Improvements and Improvements as a commercial facility leased to tenants of the
Company that will directly and indirectly retain at least 340 full time jobs, (iii) 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
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Project, the Authority and Company contemplate
amending and restating the 1998 Lease Agreement and entering into a new “Straight-lease
transaction”, as defined within Section 1951(12) of the Act, whereby the Authority and
Company will enter into a Lease Agreement, Leaseback Agreement and related Payment in Lieu
of Tax Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) to be negotiated (collectively, the “Restructuring”);
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
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:
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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 and retain at least 340 full time jobs within the City, 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 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
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 Project
to the Authority (along with a Deed of conveyance by the Authority whereby the Authority will
transfer fee title to the Facility to the Company in connection with the termination of the Sale
Agreement), (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 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,
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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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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Garnett Housing, LLC Project –Sale of Certain Properties)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on August 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the
following members of the Authority were:
MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Steve Bouchey X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Steven Strichman, Justin Miller, Esq.,
Monica Kurzejeski, Cheryl Kennedy, Mary Ellen Flores, Jim Lozano, Nathaniel Bette, Kevin
Bette, Jeff Buell, Deanna DalPos, Debra Lambek, Sharon Martin 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 project
previously undertaken for the benefit of Garnett Housing, LLC.
On motion duly made by Tina Urzan 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
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 08/16 #3
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF
DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS
FURTHER DEFINED HEREIN) PREVIOUSLY UNDERTAKEN FOR THE
BENEFIT OF GARNETT HOUSING, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE (THE
“COMPANY”); AND (ii) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS RELATING
THERETO
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, the Authority previously undertook a certain Project (the “Project”) for the
benefit of BEMAN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC, as assigned to GARNETT
HOUSING, LLC (herein, the “Company”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of
a leasehold or other interest in twenty-six (26) parcels of real property located within the City
Troy, New York (collectively, the “Land”, as listed and more particularly identified in Exhibit
A, hereto) and the existing improvements located thereon, which include multi-unit residential
rental housing structures and related improvements (the “Existing Improvements”); (B) the
demolition, renovation, reconstruction, refurbishing and equipping by the Company as agent of
the Authority of the Existing Improvements to provide multi-unit residential rental properties
with capacity for approximately 200 individual residential tenants, along with the installation and
improvement of common areas, heating 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 residential rental housing
facilities that will be leased by the Company to residential 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 October 10, 2014, the Authority originally authorized
the undertaking of the Project and pursuant to which the Authority and the Company entered into
a certain Agent and Financial Assistance Agreement, Lease Agreement, Leaseback Agreement,
PILOT Agreement, PILOT Mortgage and related documents, each dated as of February 1, 2015
(collectively, the “Authority Documents”); and
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WHEREAS, by resolution adopted February 19, 2016, and pursuant to Section 6.3 of the
Leaseback Agreement, and in connection with the sale of the Project, the Authority authorized
the proposed assignment of the Authority Documents (the “Assignment”) to the Company, as
memorialized within a certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Acknowledgment
and Consent (the “Assignment Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Company has requested the Authority’s consent to transfer four (4) of
the properties (the “Sale Properties”) constituting the Existing Improvements and Facility to third
party purchasers, including:
1. 20 Bank Street, Troy 101.79-3-17
2. 81 11th Street, Troy 101.47-3-10
3. 156 9th Street, Troy 101.39-6-18
4. 190 10th Street, Troy 101.39-13-14
(collectively, the “Transfer”); and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the Transfer, the Authority and Company will be
required to undertake modifications to the Authority Documents for purposes of removing the
Sale Properties from same (the “Modification”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to authorize the Transfer and Modification and the
execution and delivery of documents relating to same, all pursuant to the terms and conditions
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Authority hereby authorizes the undertaking of the Transfer and
Modification for purposes of allowing the Company to sell the Sale Properties, subject to (i) the
Company paying all costs of the Authority in connection with same; (ii) the rental payments
under the Leaseback Agreement continue to 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;
(iii) payment by the Company of a break fee to the Authority in the amount of $10,000.00. The
Authority hereby finds that the Transfer and Modification constitutes a Type II Action, as
defined within the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto at 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(26) whereby the Transfer and Modification
constitutes a modification of leasehold rights with no material change in permitted conditions or
activities.
Section 2. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Chief Executive Officer of the
Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver (i)
amendments to the Lease Agreement, Leaseback Agreement, PILOT Agreement and PILOT
Mortgage with the Company; and (ii) related documents, as approved by the Chairman, Vice
Chairman, and/or Chief Executive Officer and counsel to the Authority, and, where appropriate,
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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 of the
Authority shall approve, the execution thereof by the Chairman, Vice Chairman or the Executive
Director 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 3. The Authority hereby authorizes the amendment to the PILOT
Amendment for the exclusive purposes of adjusting the Base Value within the PILOT
Agreement to $1,269,232.00 from $1,500,000.00 to reflect the removal of the Sale Properties
from the PILOT Agreement (with the Sale Properties to become immediately taxable in
accordance with Section 520 of the Real Property Tax Law (“RPTL”). The Chairman, Vice
Chairman, and/or Chief Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of
the Authority, to execute and deliver and Amendment to PILOT Agreement to effectuate same
and as approved by the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Chief Executive Officer and counsel to
the Authority. The foregoing approval is subject to (i) the PILOT Amendment carrying the same
general terms as the PILOT Agreement with no new financial assistance to be granted to the
Company; and (ii) all applicable policies and procedures of the Authority and as required by
applicable law.
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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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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EXHIBIT A
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BEMAN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC
LIST OF PROJECT LANDS
Project Parcel: Parcel Address Parcel Tax Map No:
1. 155 10th Street, Troy 101.47-1-4
2. 162 10th Street, Troy 101.47-2-9
3. 190 10th Street, Troy 101.39-13-14
4. 2 10th Street, Troy 101.46-7-9
5. 107 11th Street, Troy 101.39-14-1
6. 81 11th Street, Troy 101.47-3-10
7. 2150 13th Street, Troy 101.47-5-13
8. 41 13th Street, Troy 101.71-2-19
9. 2152 14th Street, Troy 101.47-6-12
10. 2172 14th Street, Troy 101.47-6-18
11. 2210 14th Street, Troy 101.39-17-16
12. 2223 14th Street, Troy 101.39-16-5
13. 2239 14th Street, Troy 101.39-10-6
14. 2240 14th Street, Troy 101.39-11-17
15. 1328 15th Street, Troy 101.71-11-22
16. 1406 15th Street, Troy 101.71-6-33
17. 2219-21 15th Street, Troy 101.39-17-6
18. 2344 15th Street, Troy 101.32-5-27
19. 156 9th Street, Troy 101.39-6-18
20. 66 9th Street, Troy 101.46-7-13
21. 20 Bank Street, Troy 101.79-3-17
22. 50 Brunswick Avenue, Troy 101.81-1-16
23. 37 Christie Avenue, Troy 101.71-5-6
24. 77 Eagle Street, Troy 101.39-16-2
25. 80 Eagle Street, Troy 101.39-10-11
26. 919 Jacob Street, Troy 101.39-18-2
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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Dinosaur Restaurants, LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on August 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the
following members of the Authority were:
MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Steve Bouchey X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Steven Strichman, Justin Miller, Esq.,
Monica Kurzejeski, Cheryl Kennedy, Mary Ellen Flores, Jim Lozano, Nathaniel Bette, Kevin
Bette, Jeff Buell, Deanna DalPos, Debra Lambek, Sharon Martin 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 project
previously undertaken for the benefit of Dinosaur Restaurants, LLC.
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
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 08/16 #4
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) AUTHORIZING (i) THE RESTRUCTURING OF
TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN
PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED BELOW) PREVIOUSLY
UNDERTAKEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF DINOSAUR RESTAURANTS, LLC
(THE “COMPANY”); AND (ii) THE AMENDMENT OF THE PILOT
AGREEMENT 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, the Authority previously undertook a certain Project (the “Project”) for the
benefit of Dinosaur Restaurants, LLC (the “Company”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the
Authority of fee title to or a leasehold interest in one or more parcels of real property located at
377 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”) and the existing building(s) and
improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the renovation, refurbishment
and equipping of the Existing Improvements for use as a new restaurant facility which will create
approximately 80 full-time equivalent jobs (collectively, the “Improvements”), and (iii) the
acquisition and installation by the Company in and around the Improvements of certain items of
equipment and other tangible personal property necessary and incidental in connection with the
Company’s establishment of the restaurant and the creation of jobs (the “Equipment”, and
collectively with the Land, the Existing Improvements and the Improvements, the “Facility”);
and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Project, the Authority and Company entered into
certain transaction documents (the “Authority Documents”), including:
(a) a certain Lease Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2009 (and memorandum
thereof), by and between the Company and the Authority, pursuant to which the Company leased
the Facility to the Authority for purposes of undertaking the Project (the “Lease Agreement”);
(b) a certain Leaseback Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2009 (and memorandum
thereof), by and between the Authority to the Company, pursuant to which the Authority leased
its interest in the Facility to the Company (the “Leaseback Agreement”);
(c) a certain Payment-in-lieu-of-Tax Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2009, by and
between the Authority and the Company (the “PILOT Agreement”), pursuant to which the
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Company is obligated to make certain PILOT Payments to the Authority for the benefit of the
City of Troy, County of Rensselaer and the Enlarged School District of the City of Troy
(collectively, the “Affected Tax Jurisdictions”); and
(d) a certain PILOT Mortgage, dated as of August 1, 2009, by and between the
Authority and the Company, as mortgagors, and the Authority on behalf of the Affected Tax
Jurisdictions, as mortgagees (the “PILOT Mortgage”), wherein the Company’s obligations to
make PILOT Payments are secured with a priority mortgage lien; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a proposed financing transaction (the “Financing”) whereby the
Company desires to sell its interest in the Facility to a financing company (the “Lease Lender”)
and lease the Facility from the Lease Lender pursuant to a Master Lease Agreement (the “Master
Lease”), the Company has requested the Authority’s consent to modify the Authority Documents
to allow the Project and Authority Documents to remain in effect for the remaining term of the
Leaseback Agreement and PILOT Agreement whereby the Authority Documents would be
structured with the Company under the Master Lease Agreement rather than with the Company
as fee owner of the Facility (collectively, the “Restructuring”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Company desire to amend the PILOT Agreement to
clarify certain terms and provisions relating to the Base Value (as defined within the PILOT
Agreement) along with applicable payment dates under the PILOT Agreement (collectively, the
PILOT Amendment”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Authority hereby authorizes the undertaking of the Restructuring for
purposes of allowing the Company to enter into the Financing with the Lease Lender, subject to
(i) the Company paying all costs of the Authority in connection with same; (ii) the rental
payments under the Leaseback Agreement continue to 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;
(iii) the acknowledgment by the Lease Lender of the terms and conditions of the Authority
Documents, as amended, along with the execution by the Lease Lender of an Attornment
Agreement, the form of which shall be approved by the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority
and counsel to the Authority. The Authority hereby finds that the Restructuring constitutes a
Type II Action, as defined within the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and
regulations adopted pursuant thereto at 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(26) whereby the Restructuring
constitutes a modification of leasehold rights with no material change in permitted conditions or
activities.
Section 2. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Chief Executive Officer of the
Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver (i)
amendments to the Lease Agreement, Leaseback Agreement and PILOT Mortgage with the
Company; (ii) an Attornment Agreement and related documents with the Company and Lease
Lender; and (iii) related documents, as approved by the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Chief
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Executive Officer and counsel to the Authority, 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 of the Authority shall
approve, the execution thereof by the Chairman, Vice Chairman or the Executive Director 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 3. The Authority hereby authorizes the undertaking of the PILOT
Amendment for the exclusive purposes of (i) clarifying the Base Value within the PILOT
Agreement; and (ii) clarifying the applicable payments dates for PILOT Payments. The
Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Chief Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby
authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver and Amendment to PILOT
Agreement to effectuate same and as approved by the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Chief
Executive Officer and counsel to the Authority. The foregoing approval is subject to (i) the
PILOT Amendment carrying the same economic terms as the PILOT Agreement with no new
financial assistance to be granted to the Company; and (ii) all applicable policies and procedures
of the Authority and as required by applicable law.
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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