Troy Industrial Development Authority
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · November 18, 2016
Minutes
Troy
Industrial Development Authority
November 18, 2016
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Steve Strichman, Paul Carroll, Hon. Dean Bodnar, Tina Urzan
and Lou Anthony
Absent: Susan Farrell, Hon. Robert Doherty and Adam Hotaling
Also in attendance: Justin Miller, Cheryl Kennedy, Jim Lozano, Mary Ellen Flores,
Rafael Lee, Paul Rapp, Larry Novak, Mike Robarge, Anasha Cummings and Denee
Zeigler.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. 200 Broadway, LLC – Public Hearing was opened at 10 a.m. (See attached
Public Hearing Agenda)
II. 444 River Lofts, LLC – Public Hearing was opened at 10 a.m. (See attached
Public Hearing Agenda)
III. Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from the October 14, 2016 board
meeting.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the October
14, 2016 meeting minutes.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
IV. 200 Broadway, Hendrick Hudson Building, LLC – Project Authorizing Resolution
Mr. Miller noted that this is the final step in the approval process and they are
planning on closing in December. The chairman asked the board if they have
any further questions on the project and noted that this project has been
presented to the board on more than one occasion. (See attached Resolution
11/16 #1)
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the Project Authorizing
Resolution for Hendrick Hudson Building, LLC project.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Mlock Parcel
Mr. Miller spoke about the easement that we received for a portion of the Mlock
parcel. He added that there was a two year option to purchase the rest of the
parcel as part of a redevelopment effort of that area. Mr. Miller advised that the
option runs through January 16, 2016 and would have required that notice be
sent out 60 days before. Mr. Miller advised that they have reached out to the
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parcel owners and asked for a 90 day extension to decide what they want to do
going forward. Mr. Bodnar asked about the easement that we currently have.
Mr. Miller advised that the easement is perpetual; if we purchase the parcel then
it would be added into the ownership. He added that the owners of 701 River
Street may want to contribute to the acquisition in order to integrate into their
project. The chairman advised no action is required at this time, but we will
discuss going forward.
VI. Executive Director Report
The chairman advised that this will be an ongoing agenda item to help keep the
board up to date on current, past and future projects.
VII. Financials
Ms. Flores advised that there is $930,000 in assets versus $37,000 in liabilities
leaving $873,000 in equity. There are no other items of significance on the
balance sheet.
Ms. Flores advised that the profit and loss report shows a $222,000 in profit from
administration fees received from HV Housing and 433 River Street.
Lou Anthony made a motion to accept the financials as
presented.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
VIII. Adjournment
With no other items to discuss, the IDA portion of the meeting was adjourned at
10:21 a.m.
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hendrick Hudson Building LLC
NOVEMBER 18, 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 25 Morrison Avenue Assoc., LLC Project held on Friday November
18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
I. ATTENDANCE
Kevin O’Bryan, Chairman
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member
Lou Anthony, Board Member
Tina Urzan, Board Member
Paul Carroll, Board Member
Larry Novak, Bonacio
Cheryl Kennedy, City of Troy Economic Development Coordinator
James Lozano, CFO for Hire
Mary Ellen Flores, CFO for Hire
Rafael Lee, General Public
Paul Rapp, General Public
Anasha Cummings, General Public
Mike Robarge, The Troy Record
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 Hendrick Hudson
Building 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
HENDRICK HUDSON BUILDING 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 .32 acres of real property located at 200 Broadway, Troy, New York 12180 (the
“Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.53-3-1.1) and the existing building
parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon consisting principally of a seven
story and approximately 80,000 square foot commercial office building (the “Existing
Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a mixed-use
commercial and residential facility, including the conversion of third and fourth floor levels to
accommodate up to seventeen (17) residential apartment units, the upgrade and improvement of
commercials spaces, exterior access and egress improvements, elevator, roof, window, utility and
HVAC improvements, and parking, curbage, and related exterior improvements (collectively, the
“Improvements”), (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 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 (iv) the lease of the Facility to the Company.
It is contemplated that the Authority will acquire a leasehold interest in the Facility and
lease the Facility back to the Company. The Company will operate the Facility during the term
of the leases. The Authority contemplates that it will provide financial assistance (the “Financial
Assistance”) to the Company in the form of (a) a sales and use tax exemption for purchases and
rentals related to the Project; (b) mortgage recording tax exemptions(s) related to financings
undertaken by the Company to construct the Facility; and (c) a partial real property tax
abatement structured through a PILOT Agreement. The foregoing Financial Assistance and the
Authority’s involvement in the Project are being considered to promote the economic welfare
and prosperity of residents of the City of Troy, New York. The Authority contemplates
providing a PILOT Agreement with a term of Fifteen (15) years.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $5,508,251. 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 = $ 55,125.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $ 133,158.40
Estimated PILOT Savings = $ 301,881.71
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $ 490,165.11
IV. SEQRA:
For purposes of the Project, the Authority will serve as lead agency for purposes of
review pursuant to SEQRA.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments from the public. Board member Tina Urzan noted that the building is
described as historic. She asked if the building is designated as a historic building and if so,
which list was it on. She added that being designated can cause the construction prices to
change. The board was not certain if it was listed on the registry or considered historic for other
reasons.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:05 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
444 RIVER LOFTS, LLC PROJECT
NOVEMBER 18, 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 Vecino Group New York, LLC Project held on Friday October 9,
2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New York
12180.
I. ATTENDANCE
Kevin O’Bryan, Chairman
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member
Lou Anthony, Board Member
Tina Urzan, Board Member
Paul Carroll, Board Member
Larry Novak, Bonacio
Cheryl Kennedy, City of Troy Economic Development Coordinator
James Lozano, CFO for Hire
Mary Ellen Flores, CFO for Hire
Rafael Lee, General Public
Paul Rapp, General Public
Anasha Cummings, General Public
Mike Robarge, The Troy Record
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 444 River Lofts, 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
444 RIVER LOFTS, 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 or other interest in
certain parcels of real property located at, adjacent or near 444 River Street, Troy, New York
12180 (the “Land”, being primarily comprised of approximately .45 acres and identified as
TMID No. 101.38-1-1, along with TMID Nos 101.38-2-20, 101.38-2-21, 101.38-1-2, 101.38-8-
3, 101.38-8-1, and adjacent realty) and the existing improvements located thereon, including a 5-
story commercial building containing approximately 88,000 sf of rentable commercial space and
related improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”); (ii) the planning, design,
rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction and renovation of the Existing Improvements and
upon the Land of a mixed-use commercial facility that will include (A) 74 units of residential
apartments, with (a) 24 of such units to be leased to households 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”), have no more than 90% of area median income (“AMI”) and (b) 6 of such
units to be leased to households that have no more than 60% AMI, (B) approximately 7,600
square feet of commercial and retail spaces on the first floor along with related amenities, along
with renovations to the 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”); (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 (iv) the leasing of the Facility back to the Company.
It is contemplated that the Authority will acquire a leasehold interest in the Facility and
lease the Facility back to the Company. The Company will operate the Facility during the term
of the leases. The Authority contemplates that it will provide financial assistance (the “Financial
Assistance”) to the Company in the form of (a) a sales and use tax exemption for purchases and
rentals related to the Project; (b) mortgage recording tax exemptions(s) related to financings
undertaken by the Company to construct the Facility; and (c) a partial real property tax
abatement structured through a PILOT Agreement. The foregoing Financial Assistance and the
Authority’s involvement in the Project are being considered to promote the economic welfare
and prosperity of residents of the City of Troy, New York.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $17,950,000. 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) = $108,470.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
(Estimated $7,000,000 in taxable materials) = $560,000.00
PILOT Savings - estimated = $8,934,700.49
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $9,603,187.49
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”), will review the Project and it is contemplated that the
Planning Commission will adopt a negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”) with
respect to the Project.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anasha Cummings asked if the Jacob Street parcels will be a parking garage or surface
parking. Mr. Miller advised it will be a surface lot. Mr. Cummings asked if there was any
indication that the applicant will be collaborating with the Hedley Parking Garage project. The
chairman advised that would be an item that the planning commission will be discussing as part
of their review in December. Mr. Cummings asked if there was a previous application that
contained more commercial. The chairman advised yes. Mr. Miller advised that the number of
units has stayed about the same, but the mix of affordability has shifted. He added that there has
always been about 6-7,000 square feet of either common or commercial space on the first floor.
Mr. Miller explained that some of that has to do with flood plain issues. He added that the
basement is a sub first floor so residential would not work there. Any commercial space would
have to go in that space. Mr. Bodnar noted that this project has been going on for quite some
time and it will be nice to see it fully rehabbed and up and running. He added that there is very
little use that could be put in that building besides something like this; projects like this is one of
the reasons we are in business.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no additional comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:11 a.m.
PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Hendrick Hudson Building LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on November 18, 2016, 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
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, Cheryl
Kennedy, Jim Lozano, Mary Ellen Flores, Rafael Lee, Paul Rapp, Larry Novak, Mike Robarge,
Anasha Cummings 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 Hendrick Hudson Building LLC, for itself or an entity to be
formed.
On motion duly made by Tina Urzan 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
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 11/16 #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 HENDRICK HUDSON BUILDING LLC (THE “COMPANY”); (ii)
ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY REVIEW ACT (“SEQRA”) WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT;
AND (iv) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New
York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended
(hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to
own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and
equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, HENDRICK HUDSON BUILDING 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 .32 acres of real property located at 200 Broadway, Troy, New York
12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.53-3-1.1) and the
existing building parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon consisting
principally of a seven story and approximately 80,000 square foot commercial office building
(the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a
mixed-use commercial and residential facility, including the conversion of third and fourth floor
levels to accommodate up to seventeen (17) residential apartment units, the upgrade and
improvement of commercials spaces, exterior access and egress improvements, elevator, roof,
window, utility and HVAC improvements, and parking, curbage, and related exterior
improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), (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 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 (iv) the lease of the Facility to the Company; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted October 14, 2016 (the “Initial Project Resolution”),
the Authority (i) accepted the Application submitted by the Company, (ii) authorized the
scheduling, notice and conduct of a public hearing with respect to the Project (the “Public
Hearing”), and (iii) described the forms of financial assistance being contemplated by the
Authority with respect to the Project (the “Financial Assistance”, as more fully described herein);
and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled,
noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2016 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 the State Environmental Quality Review Act, as codified under
Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto by
the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State (collectively, “SEQRA”), the
Authority has identified the undertaking of Project as an “Unlisted Action”, as defined pursuant
to SEQRA and the Company has prepared an Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”), a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Company have negotiated the terms of an Agent and
Financial Assistance and Project 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 (ii) provide certain forms of
Financial Assistance to the Company, including (a) mortgage recording tax exemption(s)
relating to one or more financings secured in furtherance of the Project; (b) a sales and use tax
exemption for purchases and rentals related to the construction and equipping of the Project; and
(c) a partial real property tax abatement structured through the PILOT Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Company has presented an application in a form acceptable to the
Authority. Based upon the representations made by the Company to the Authority in the
Company's application and in related correspondence, the Authority hereby finds and determines
that:
(A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and
convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all
powers granted to it under the Act; and
(B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the
Act; and
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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) Based upon a review of the Application and the EAF submitted to the Authority,
the Agency hereby:
(i) declares itself lead agency for an uncoordinated review of the Project,
within the meaning of, and for all purposes of complying with SEQRA;
(ii) accepts the EAF pursuant to SEQRA with respect to the construction,
equipping and leasing of the Facility pursuant to SEQRA; and
(iii) finds that the Project involves an “unlisted action” (as such quoted term is
defined under SEQRA). The review is “uncoordinated” (as such quoted term is defined
under SEQRA). Based upon the review by the Authority of 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 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 term is defined under SEQRA); and (iii) no
“environmental impact statement” (as such quoted term is defined under SEQRA) need
be prepared for this action. This determination constitutes a “negative declaration” (as
such quoted terms are defined under SEQRA) for purposes of SEQRA.
Section 2. The Authority hereby accepts the Minutes of the Public Hearing and
approves the provision of the proposed Financial Assistance to the Company, including (i) a
sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in
furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax
exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance
of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the
Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement.
Section 3. Subject to the Company executing the Leaseback Agreement and/or a
related Agent Agreement, along with the delivery to the Authority of a binder, certificate or other
evidence of liability insurance policy for the Project satisfactory to the Authority, the Authority
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hereby authorizes the undertaking of the Project, including the acquisition of a leasehold interest
in the Land and Existing Improvements pursuant to the Lease Agreement and related recording
documents, the form and substance of which shall be approved as to form and content by counsel
to the Authority. Subject to the within conditions, the Authority further authorizes the execution
and delivery of the Leaseback Agreement, wherein the Company is authorized to undertake the
construction and equipping of the Improvements and hereby appoints the Company as the true
and lawful agent of the Authority: (i) to acquire, construct and equip the Improvements and
acquire and install the Equipment; (ii) to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any contracts,
orders, receipts, writings and instructions, as the stated agent for the Authority with the authority
to delegate such agency, in whole or in part, to agents, subagents, contractors, and subcontractors
of such agents and subagents and to such other parties as the Company chooses; and (iii) in
general, to do all things which may be requisite or proper for completing the Project, all with the
same powers and the same validity that the Authority could do if acting in its own behalf. The
foregoing authorization and appointment by the Authority of the Company as agent to undertake
the Project shall expire on September 1, 2017, unless extended by the Executive Director of the
Authority upon written application by the Company.
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 $1,664,480.00, which result in New York State and
local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed
$133,158.40. The Authority agrees to consider any requests by the Company for increase to the
amount of sales and use tax exemption benefits authorized by the Authority upon being provided
with appropriate documentation detailing the additional purchases of property or services, and, to
the extent required, the Authority authorizes and conducts any supplemental public hearing(s).
Pursuant to Section 1963-b of the Act, the Authority may recover or recapture from the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, any sales and use tax exemption benefits taken or
purported to be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party
authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project, if it is determined that: (i) the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, is not entitled to the sales and use tax exemption
benefits; (ii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are in excess of the amounts authorized to
be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to
make purchases for the benefit of the Project; (iii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are
for property or services not authorized by the Authority as part of the Project; (iv) the Company
has made a material false statement on its application for financial assistance; (v) the sales and
use tax exemption benefits are taken in cases where the Company, its agents, consultants,
subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project
fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner
approved by the Authority in connection with the Project; and/or (vi) the Company obtains
mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements and fails to comply with a
material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in
connection with the Project (collectively, items (i) through (vi) hereby defined as a “Recapture
Event”).
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As a condition precedent of receiving sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage
recording tax exemption benefits, and real property tax abatement benefits, the Company, its
agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the
benefit of the Project, must (i) if a Recapture Event determination is made by the Authority,
cooperate with the Authority in its efforts to recover or recapture any sales and use tax
exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements
abatement benefits, and (ii) promptly pay over any such amounts to the Authority that the
Authority demands, if and as so required to be paid over as determined by the Authority.
Section 4. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute, deliver (A)
the 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, (D) the PILOT Agreement pursuant to which the Company shall be required to
make certain PILOT Payments to the Authority for the benefit of the Affected Taxing
Jurisdictions (along with a related PILOT Mortgage Agreement, or in the discretion of the
Executive Director, a sufficient guaranty of performance under the Leaseback Agreement and
PILOT Agreement), and (E) related documents, including, but not limited to, Sales Tax
Exemption Letter(s), Bills(s) of Sale and related instruments; provided the rental payments under
the Leaseback Agreement include payments of all costs incurred by the Authority arising out of
or related to the Project and indemnification of the Authority by the Company for actions taken
by the Company and/or claims arising out of or related to the Project.
Section 5. The Chairman, Vice Chairman and/or the Executive Director/Chief
Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby further authorized, on behalf of the Authority, and
to the extent necessary, to execute and deliver any mortgage, assignment of leases and rents,
security agreement, UCC-1 Financing Statements and all documents reasonably contemplated by
these resolutions or required by any lender identified by the Company (the “Lender”) up to a
maximum principal amount necessary to undertake the Project and/or finance/refinance
acquisition and Project costs, equipment and other personal property and related transactional
costs, and, where appropriate, the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Authority is hereby
authorized to affix the seal of the Authority to the Authority Documents and to attest the same,
all with such changes, variations, omissions and insertions as the Chairman, Vice Chairman
and/or the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority shall approve, the
execution thereof by the Chairman, Vice Chairman or the Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval; provided, in all
events, recourse against the Authority is limited to the Authority’s interest in the Project.
Section 6. The officers, employees and agents of the Authority are hereby authorized
and directed for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority to do all acts and things required
and to execute and deliver all such certificates, instruments and documents, to pay all such fees,
charges and expenses and to do all such further acts and things as may be necessary or, in the
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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,
covenants and provisions of the documents executed for and on behalf of the Authority.
Section 7. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC HEARING MATERIALS
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hendrick Hudson Building LLC
NOVEMBER 18, 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 25 Morrison Avenue Assoc., LLC Project held on Friday November
18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
I. ATTENDANCE
Kevin O’Bryan, Chairman
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member
Lou Anthony, Board Member
Tina Urzan, Board Member
Paul Carroll, Board Member
Larry Novak, Bonacio
Cheryl Kennedy, City of Troy Economic Development Coordinator
James Lozano, CFO for Hire
Mary Ellen Flores, CFO for Hire
Rafael Lee, General Public
Paul Rapp, General Public
Anasha Cummings, General Public
Mike Robarge, The Troy Record
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 Hendrick Hudson
Building 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
HENDRICK HUDSON BUILDING 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 .32 acres of real property located at 200 Broadway, Troy, New York 12180 (the
“Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.53-3-1.1) and the existing building
parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon consisting principally of a seven
story and approximately 80,000 square foot commercial office building (the “Existing
Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a mixed-use
commercial and residential facility, including the conversion of third and fourth floor levels to
accommodate up to seventeen (17) residential apartment units, the upgrade and improvement of
commercials spaces, exterior access and egress improvements, elevator, roof, window, utility and
HVAC improvements, and parking, curbage, and related exterior improvements (collectively, the
“Improvements”), (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 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 (iv) the lease of the Facility to the Company.
It is contemplated that the Authority will acquire a leasehold interest in the Facility and
lease the Facility back to the Company. The Company will operate the Facility during the term
of the leases. The Authority contemplates that it will provide financial assistance (the “Financial
Assistance”) to the Company in the form of (a) a sales and use tax exemption for purchases and
rentals related to the Project; (b) mortgage recording tax exemptions(s) related to financings
undertaken by the Company to construct the Facility; and (c) a partial real property tax
abatement structured through a PILOT Agreement. The foregoing Financial Assistance and the
Authority’s involvement in the Project are being considered to promote the economic welfare
and prosperity of residents of the City of Troy, New York. The Authority contemplates
providing a PILOT Agreement with a term of Fifteen (15) years.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $5,508,251. 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 = $ 55,125.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $ 133,158.40
Estimated PILOT Savings = $ 301,881.71
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $ 490,165.11
IV. SEQRA:
For purposes of the Project, the Authority will serve as lead agency for purposes of
review pursuant to SEQRA.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments from the public. Board member Tina Urzan noted that the building is
described as historic. She asked if the building is designated as a historic building and if so,
which list was it on. She added that being designated can cause the construction prices to
change. The board was not certain if it was listed on the registry or considered historic for other
reasons.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:05 a.m.
EXHIBIT B
SEQRA MATERIALS
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Agenda
Chairman
Troy
Kevin O’Bryan
Industrial Development
Authority
Vice-Chair
vacant
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Executive Director November 18, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Steven Strichman
Planning Department Conference
Board Members
Room
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Mr. Paul Carroll
Hon. Robert Doherty
AGENDA
Louis Anthony
Tina Urzan
Adam Hotaling
Susan Farrell
I. Public Hearing ‐ 200 Broadway, LLC
II. Public Hearing – 444 River Lofts, LLC
III. Approval of Minutes from the October 14, 2016 board meeting.
IV. 200 Broadway, LLC ‐ Project Authorizing Resolution
V. Mlock parcel discussion
VI. Executive Director’s Report
VII. Financials
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
X. Adjournment
City Hall – 433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180
Phone: 518.279.7166
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hendrick Hudson Building LLC
NOVEMBER 18, 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 25 Morrison Avenue Assoc., LLC Project held on Friday November
18, 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
[list other TIDA representatives in attendance]
[________________, Company Representative]
Members of the General Public
II. CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). __________________opened the hearing and
_________________ read the following into the hearing record:
This public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public
Authorities Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of
the State of New York, as amended (collectively, the “Act”). A Notice of Public Hearing
describing the Project was published in Troy Record, a copy of which is attached hereto and is an
official part of this transcript. A copy of the Application submitted by Hendrick Hudson
Building 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
HENDRICK HUDSON BUILDING 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 .32 acres of real property located at 200 Broadway, Troy, New York 12180 (the
“Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.53-3-1.1) and the existing building
parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon consisting principally of a seven
story and approximately 80,000 square foot commercial office building (the “Existing
Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a mixed-use
commercial and residential facility, including the conversion of third and fourth floor levels to
accommodate up to seventeen (17) residential apartment units, the upgrade and improvement of
commercials spaces, exterior access and egress improvements, elevator, roof, window, utility and
HVAC improvements, and parking, curbage, and related exterior improvements (collectively, the
“Improvements”), (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 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 (iv) the lease of the Facility to the Company.
It is contemplated that the Authority will acquire a leasehold interest in the Facility and
lease the Facility back to the Company. The Company will operate the Facility during the term
of the leases. The Authority contemplates that it will provide financial assistance (the “Financial
Assistance”) to the Company in the form of (a) a sales and use tax exemption for purchases and
rentals related to the Project; (b) mortgage recording tax exemptions(s) related to financings
undertaken by the Company to construct the Facility; and (c) a partial real property tax
abatement structured through a PILOT Agreement. The foregoing Financial Assistance and the
Authority’s involvement in the Project are being considered to promote the economic welfare
and prosperity of residents of the City of Troy, New York. The Authority contemplates
providing a PILOT Agreement with a term of Fifteen (15) years.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $5,508,251. 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 = $ 55,125.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $ 133,158.40
Estimated PILOT Savings = $ 301,881.71
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $ 490,165.11
IV. SEQRA:
For purposes of the Project, the Authority will serve as lead agency for purposes of
review pursuant to SEQRA.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at ________ a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
444 RIVER LOFTS, LLC PROJECT
NOVEMBER 18, 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 Vecino Group New York, LLC Project held on Friday October 9,
2015 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, Authority CEO
Justin S. Miller, Esq., Authority Transaction Counsel
[list other TIDA representatives in attendance]
[________________, Company Representative]
Members of the General Public
II. CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). __________________opened the hearing and
_________________ read the following into the hearing record:
This public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public
Authorities Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of
the State of New York, as amended (collectively, the “Act”). A Notice of Public Hearing
describing the Project was published in Troy Record, a copy of which is attached hereto and is an
official part of this transcript. A copy of the Application submitted by 444 River Lofts, 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
444 RIVER LOFTS, 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 or other interest in
certain parcels of real property located at, adjacent or near 444 River Street, Troy, New York
12180 (the “Land”, being primarily comprised of approximately .45 acres and identified as
TMID No. 101.38-1-1, along with TMID Nos 101.38-2-20, 101.38-2-21, 101.38-1-2, 101.38-8-
3, 101.38-8-1, and adjacent realty) and the existing improvements located thereon, including a 5-
story commercial building containing approximately 88,000 sf of rentable commercial space and
related improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”); (ii) the planning, design,
rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction and renovation of the Existing Improvements and
upon the Land of a mixed-use commercial facility that will include (A) 74 units of residential
apartments, with (a) 24 of such units to be leased to households 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”), have no more than 90% of area median income (“AMI”) and (b) 6 of such
units to be leased to households that have no more than 60% AMI, (B) approximately 7,600
square feet of commercial and retail spaces on the first floor along with related amenities, along
with renovations to the 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”); (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 (iv) the leasing of the Facility back to the Company.
It is contemplated that the Authority will acquire a leasehold interest in the Facility and
lease the Facility back to the Company. The Company will operate the Facility during the term
of the leases. The Authority contemplates that it will provide financial assistance (the “Financial
Assistance”) to the Company in the form of (a) a sales and use tax exemption for purchases and
rentals related to the Project; (b) mortgage recording tax exemptions(s) related to financings
undertaken by the Company to construct the Facility; and (c) a partial real property tax
abatement structured through a PILOT Agreement. The foregoing Financial Assistance and the
Authority’s involvement in the Project are being considered to promote the economic welfare
and prosperity of residents of the City of Troy, New York.
IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of
approximately $17,950,000. 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) = $108,470.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
(Estimated $7,000,000 in taxable materials) = $560,000.00
PILOT Savings - estimated = $8,934,700.49
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $9,603,187.49
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”), will review the Project and it is contemplated that the
Planning Commission will adopt a negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”) with
respect to the Project.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at ________ a.m.
Troy
Industrial Development Authority
October 14, 2016
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Steve Strichman, Hon. Robert Doherty, Paul Carroll, Hon. Dean
Bodnar, Tina Urzan and Lou Anthony
Absent: Susan Farrell and Adam Hotaling
Also in attendance: Glenn Lunde, Jim Lozano, Mary Ellen Flores, Deanne DalPos,
Kate Jarosh, Christine Rem, Justin Miller, Sharon Martin and Denee Zeigler
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from the September 23, 2016 board
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meeting.
Paul Carrol made a motion to approve the September 23,
2016 meeting minutes.
II.
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Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
200 Broadway– Initial Project Resolution
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Mr. Strichman advised the board that this will be a spoke about the project $5
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Million dollar project at the Hendrick Hudson hotel building which will convert the
3rd and 4th floors from vacant commercial to 17 residential apartments. Ms.
Jarosh from Bonacio Construction spoke to the board about the project at 200
Broadway. She advised that the building was built in 1926 and used as a hotel
until about 1966 when it became commercial space. Ms. Jarosh noted that it is a
great piece of property that they intend to use to continue their work downtown.
She advised they will convert the 3rd and 4th floors from vacant commercial to
residential, make some updates to the 2nd floor commercial space, keep the first
floor the same, keep the 5th and 6th floor the same and make some renovations
to the commercial space on the 7th floor. She advised that they will create about
20 construction jobs and retain one management job.
The board asked about the street level tenants. Ms. Jarosh advised that there
are leases in place, but noted that they are aware of how the first floor
commercial space affects a neighborhood and the residential tenants above. Ms.
Jarosh added that they are good neighbors that care about downtown Troy; they
will remain aware of the surroundings. The board asked about the occupancy of
the Keenan Building. Ms. Jarosh advised that it is fully occupied. The board
asked about the square foot of the apartments for this project. Ms. Jarosh
advised that they are between 650-1000 sf; one and two bedrooms. The board
asked about the space Pioneer Bank took up. Ms. Jarosh advised that they took
up half of the 3rd floor, the full 4th and 7th floors of the building. She added that
the building is in good shape and noted that it is historic. Ms. Jarosh also
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wanted to thank the board for its support with their other projects; they would
not have been possible without the support of the IDA. Mr. Doherty asked if the
rehabilitation will include energy efficient furnace. Ms. Jarosh advised that they
will be making some changes to the heating system that will allow it to be more
efficient, but not on a single system. Mr. Bodnar asked about parking issues that
may come up and inquired about the ballroom on the 2nd floor. Ms. Jarosh
explained that at this time, they have nothing planned for parking but are open
to updates in the future. Ms. Jarosh advised that the ballroom is still there and
being used as office space, but untouched.
Mr. Doherty asked about having someone onsite 24 hours a day in a building of
that size. Ms. Jarosh advised that there is a security guard on site now, but he is
a contractor and not counted as a FTE. Mr. Doherty asked if they will continue
with the security. Ms. Jarosh advised it is currently tied to one of the leases, but
they will consider keeping someone there going forward. The board had a
discussion about the importance of filling this vacant space and the success they
have had working with this developer.
Mr. Doherty recalled the results of the downtown parking study that was recently
completed and the attraction to that area of millennials. He explained that
millennials don’t consider vehicles a must have and this shift has caused the
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thinking to change so that a place to store your car is not always necessary. Mr.
Doherty advised that we should explore this more. He added that there are
people working downtown that have to mover their car every two hours; it would
be nice for them to get a parking pass for during work hours. (See attached
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Resolution 09/16 #1)
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the initial project
resolution for Hendrick Hudson Building, LLC project.
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Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
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III. 444 River Lofts, LLC –Initial Project Resolution
Mr. Miller spoke to the board about the background of this project. He advised
that the LDC bought the Marvin Neitzel building in 2012 during an auction of
properties. The tenants were managed by the LDC and an RFP was sent out by
them in 2013 to redevelop the building. Vecino Group, a developer based
Missouri, submitted a plan that was selected by the LDC in 2013. Mr. Miller
noted that Vecino Group has since invested in other areas in Troy; including the
Hudson Art Haus. Mr. Miller advised that this project has gone through many
changes; originally it was conceived as commercial. They encountered flood
plain, parking and some other building issues that have caused Vecino Group to
alter the tenant make up. As of today, a portion of the 73 units will be a mix of
affordable products. Mr. Miller advised that each time the tenant make up
changed, they needed to go through the State to get tax credits. They are also
applying for historical tax credits. Mr. Miller added that they are working to
acquire some additional parcels to be used for parking. Mr. Miller advised that
they have come before this board twice to date and we are confident that this is
the final product. Vecino Group has resubmitted a new application with the
additional parcels and updated tenant mix. Mr. Miller added that as a result of
having to change the tenant mix and several other steps, they need to change
the PILOT terms from 20 to 30 years in order to match their funding. The board
advised that a longer term PILOT is customary for this type of project. Mr.
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Bodnar asked about the length of the PILOT for Monument Square apartments.
Mr. Miller advised yes, it was a 30 year structure. He added that some of the
other types of projects have PILOT terms that are also about 30-35 years to
match their financing.
Mr. Bodnar spoke to the recent PILOTs that came back through for approval due
to ownership changes and major remodels. Mr. Miller advised yes, that O’Neill
and Monument Square were both shelter rent PILOTs that the city council had
awarded in the late 70’s. He added that they were nearing the end of their
terms, developers came in and purchased the properties and applied for PILOTs
through the IDA. Mr. Bodnar noted the long relationship with Vecino Group. Mr.
Miller advised that the LDC held the building for about three years. He advised
that two of those years were held as part of the LDA. Mr. Miller advised that
they asked for an additional extension and the former executive director, Bill
Dunne, advised that instead of extending the LDA we would sell them the
property. Mr. Miller advised that Vecino has owned the building for the past 18
months. Glenn Lunde of the Community Preservation Corporation, advised that
it is the same project. He explained that he would like to work with Vecino on
the project; it will be a beneficial project for downtown Troy. He added that
having the extension on the PILOT terms helps to stabilize the cash flow. Mr.
Lunde advised that it allows them to offer additional funding and move the
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project forward. The chairman advised that there are several benefits to
resolving this. Mr. Miller advised that we will work on some timing issues with
moving this project forward.
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Mr. Miller spoke about a fee sharing plan that some IDA’s/LDC’s in the area use.
He advised that many of them take part in sharing in the IDA administration fee
that is paid by the applicant when work is done by the LDC to bring the project
in. The Vecino project at 444 River Street is an example where the LDC worked
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for quite some time to bring a project in and are could approach the IDA to
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possibly share the fee. The chairman advised that we will see a fee sharing
agreement in the near future. Mr. Doherty asked about the percentage of LDC
projects that end up at the IDA. The board advised about 50%.
Mr. Doherty asked if there would be any benefit to combining the boards. The
chairman advised that each board has their own purpose and it is worthwhile to
keep them separate. He added that it is a good idea to have the boards
communicate more. Mr. Miller advised that the chairman serves as an LDC
board member by virtue of being the IDA chairman. He added that as planning
commissioner, Steve Strichman, serves on the LDC board as the Executive
Director. The chairman advised that the meeting minutes can be sent out to
both boards each month to help keep them both informed. (See attached
Resolution 09/16 #2)
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the Initial Project
Resolution for 444 River Street, LLC.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
IV. 2017 Proposed Budget
Mr. Strichman distributed a copy of the IDA 2017 budget. He advised that the
format is similar to what has to be submitted to the ABO with the addition of the
first line that shows our estimated cash balance. Mr. Strichman explained that
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this was prepared by looking at the 2016 budget and with Ms. Flores’ assistance.
Mr. Strichman advised that footnotes have been added to explain some of the
items. He advised that footnote number two contains the upcoming fees for
Hedley District projects and that the amount was carried through to the next
three years as charges for services. He advised that investment earning is the
interest earned on the accounts and the money received for the riverfront park
staircase.
Mr. Strichman noted that on the expenditure side it contains a number of yearly
fees we pay for insurance, professional service contracts and management fees
we pay to the city. Mr. Strichman noted that he is increasing the amount we pay
to the city to $10,000 and dropping the $10,000 that we pay directly to an
employee to provide services. He advised that $10,000 was added for a possible
software purchase that will assist us with helping to find grants. Mr. Strichman
noted that footnote four is the project sharing fee for the TLDC that we
discussed earlier for the project at 444 River Street. The chairman added that
there is no way to accurately project the revenue side because it depends on the
deals that we do.
Mr. Bodnar asked for clarification on the $250,000 that we show as non-
operating revenue from the state for the riverfront park access project. Mr.
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Miller advised that the project ended at the end of 2015; however, the
reimbursement came to us in 2016 and had to be listed as non-operating
revenue.
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Mr. Miller noted that the option for the Mlock parcel runs out in January and we
have a $500,000 option to purchase. We may want to have a discussion about
that site in the near future. Mr. Strichman advised that we have an application
into the state for additional funding to lessen the purchase price and we are
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speaking with the owner of 701 River Street to see if the parcels can be
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subdivided. Mr. Miller advised we can see about extending the purchase option.
Mr. Bodnar asked what would happen to the boat launch project if we don’t
extend. Mr. Miller advised that we paid for the riverfront access and the
easement. We could choose not to exercise the option, but the boat launch
would continue. Mr. Bodnar clarified that we will still have the easement, but the
ownership of the property would still be owned by the Mlock’s. The board had a
general discussion on the financial ups and downs of the past year.
Paul Carroll made a motion to approve the proposed 2017
Budget.
Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Adjournment to the CRC
The chairman advised that there are applicants here related to a CRC proposal
and asked that we adjourn the IDA portion of the meeting and convene as the
CRC.
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting at 10:47
a.m. and convene the CRC meeting.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
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Lou Anthony made a motion to re-convene the IDA meeting at
11:10 a.m.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
VI. Financials
Ms. Flores advised that there is $730,000 in assets versus $73,000 in liabilities
leaving $657,000 in equity. The board asked about what is listed in the
receivables section. Ms. Flores advised that that amount represents the PILOTs.
Ms. Flores advised that the profit and loss report shows a $48,000 profit from
administration fees received from HV Housing and Garnet Housing. The board
asked if there will be more fees being received. Mr. Miller advised yes, there will
be fees coming in for the closing for 433 River Street, LLC which takes place next
week. Mr. Bodnar asked about the last Garnet Housing project. Mr. Miller
advised yes, it was the sale of the four properties from their original list of
properties. Mr. Miller added that HV Housing closed at the end of last month
and we just received the payment. Ms. Flores agreed and noted that the check
is going to be deposited this week.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to accept the financials as
VII.
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Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
New Business
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The chairman advised he has had conversations with the two council members
asking if they have heard anything from the public about the meeting times
being an issue and presented the same question to the board members. The
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board advised that they have not heard about any issues regarding the meeting
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times.
The chairman also noted that several of the IDA members have been contacted
by a blogger that is looking for information on the board’s activities. The board
members that have spoken to him have tried to be educational and informative,
but he may still reach out to the rest of the board.
With no other items to discuss, the IDA portion of the meeting was adjourned at
11:30 a.m.
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(Hendrick Hudson Building LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on October 14, 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 Vice 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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Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Adam Hotaling
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Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
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The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Glenn Lunde, Jim Lozano, Mary Ellen
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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 Hendrick Hudson Building LLC.
On motion duly made by Tina Urzan and seconded by Hon. Bob Doherty, 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
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 10/16 #1
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF HENDRICK
HUDSON BUILDING 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
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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, HENDRICK HUDSON BUILDING 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
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interest in approximately .32 acres of real property located at 200 Broadway, Troy, New York
12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.53-3-1.1) and the
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existing building parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon consisting
principally of a seven story and approximately 80,000 square foot commercial office building
(the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a
mixed-use commercial and residential facility, including the conversion of third and fourth floor
levels to accommodate up to seventeen (17) residential apartment units, the upgrade and
improvement of commercials spaces, exterior access and egress improvements, elevator, roof,
window, utility and HVAC improvements, and parking, curbage, and related exterior
improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), (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 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 (iv) the lease of the Facility to the Company and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Authority desires to adopt a resolution describing
the Project and the Financial Assistance (as hereinafter defined) that the Authority is
contemplating with respect to the Project; and
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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 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 and Financial Assistance and Project Agreement (the “Agent
Agreement”), (B) a Lease Agreement, pursuant to which the Company leases the Project to the
Authority (or, a Deed of conveyance to the Authority whereby the Authority will acquire fee title
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to the Land and Project), (C) a related Leaseback 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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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(444 River Lofts, LLC– 444 River Street Redevelopment Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on October 14, 2016 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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Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Adam Hotaling
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Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
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The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Glenn Lunde, Jim Lozano, Mary Ellen
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Flores, Deanne DalPos, Kate Jarosh, Christine Rem, Justin Miller, Sharon Martin 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 444 River Lofts, LLC, for itself or an entity to be formed.
On motion duly made by Hon. Dean Bodnar and seconded by Paul Carroll, the following
resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority:
MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Adam Hotaling X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 10/16 #2
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF 444 RIVER
LOFTS, 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
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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
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equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, 444 RIVER LOFTS, LLC, for itself and/or on behalf of an entity to be
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formed (collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain
project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold or other
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interest in certain parcels of real property located at, adjacent or near 444 River Street, Troy,
New York 12180 (the “Land”, being primarily comprised of approximately .45 acres and
identified as TMID No. 101.38-1-1, along with TMID Nos 101.38-2-20, 101.38-2-21, 101.38-1-
2, 101.38-8-3, 101.38-8-1, and adjacent realty) and the existing improvements located thereon,
including a 5-story commercial building containing approximately 88,000 sf of rentable
commercial space and related improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”); (ii)
the planning, design, rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction and renovation of the Existing
Improvements and upon the Land of a mixed-use commercial facility that will include (A) 74
units of residential apartments, with (a) 24 of such units to be leased to households 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”), have no more than 90% of area median income (“AMI”)
and (b) 6 of such units to be leased to households that have no more than 60% AMI, (B)
approximately 7,600 square feet of commercial and retail spaces on the first floor along with
related amenities, along with renovations to the 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”); (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”,
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and collectively with the Land, Existing Improvements, Improvements and the Equipment, the
“Facility”); and (iv) the leasing of the Facility back to the Company; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Authority desires to adopt a resolution describing
the Project and the Financial Assistance (as hereinafter defined) that the Authority is
contemplating with respect to the Project; and
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the Authority will (i) accept the Application
submitted by the Company; (ii) approve the scheduling, notice and conduct of a Public Hearing
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
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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
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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)
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The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the
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(C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the
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
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.
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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 and Financial Assistance and Project Agreement (the “Agent
Agreement”), (B) a Lease Agreement, pursuant to which the Company leases the Land and
Existing Improvements to the Authority, (C) a related Leaseback 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
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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
opinion of the officer, employee or agent acting, desirable and proper to effect the purposes of
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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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These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Hendrick Hudson Building LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on November 18, 2016, 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
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Hon. Robert Doherty
Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Adam Hotaling
Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT:
After the meeting had been duly called to order, the Chairman announced that among the
purposes of the meeting was to consider and take action on certain matters pertaining to a
proposed project for the benefit of Hendrick Hudson Building LLC, for itself or an entity to be
formed.
On motion duly made by _________ and seconded by __________, the following
resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority:
Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Kevin O’Bryan
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Hon. Robert Doherty
Steve Bouchey
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Adam Hotaling
Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
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Resolution No. 11/16 #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 HENDRICK HUDSON BUILDING LLC (THE “COMPANY”); (ii)
ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY REVIEW ACT (“SEQRA”) WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT;
AND (iv) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New
York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended
(hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to
own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and
equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, HENDRICK HUDSON BUILDING 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 .32 acres of real property located at 200 Broadway, Troy, New York
12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.53-3-1.1) and the
existing building parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon consisting
principally of a seven story and approximately 80,000 square foot commercial office building
(the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a
mixed-use commercial and residential facility, including the conversion of third and fourth floor
levels to accommodate up to seventeen (17) residential apartment units, the upgrade and
improvement of commercials spaces, exterior access and egress improvements, elevator, roof,
window, utility and HVAC improvements, and parking, curbage, and related exterior
improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), (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 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 (iv) the lease of the Facility to the Company; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted October 14, 2016 (the “Initial Project Resolution”),
the Authority (i) accepted the Application submitted by the Company, (ii) authorized the
scheduling, notice and conduct of a public hearing with respect to the Project (the “Public
Hearing”), and (iii) described the forms of financial assistance being contemplated by the
Authority with respect to the Project (the “Financial Assistance”, as more fully described herein);
and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled,
noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2016 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 the State Environmental Quality Review Act, as codified under
Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto by
the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State (collectively, “SEQRA”), the
Authority has identified the undertaking of Project as an “Unlisted Action”, as defined pursuant
to SEQRA and the Company has prepared an Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”), a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Company have negotiated the terms of an Agent and
Financial Assistance and Project 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 (ii) provide certain forms of
Financial Assistance to the Company, including (a) mortgage recording tax exemption(s)
relating to one or more financings secured in furtherance of the Project; (b) a sales and use tax
exemption for purchases and rentals related to the construction and equipping of the Project; and
(c) a partial real property tax abatement structured through the PILOT Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Company has presented an application in a form acceptable to the
Authority. Based upon the representations made by the Company to the Authority in the
Company's application and in related correspondence, the Authority hereby finds and determines
that:
(A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and
convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all
powers granted to it under the Act; and
(B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the
Act; and
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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) Based upon a review of the Application and the EAF submitted to the Authority,
the Agency hereby:
(i) declares itself lead agency for an uncoordinated review of the Project,
within the meaning of, and for all purposes of complying with SEQRA;
(ii) accepts the EAF pursuant to SEQRA with respect to the construction,
equipping and leasing of the Facility pursuant to SEQRA; and
(iii) finds that the Project involves an “unlisted action” (as such quoted term is
defined under SEQRA). The review is “uncoordinated” (as such quoted term is defined
under SEQRA). Based upon the review by the Authority of 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 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 term is defined under SEQRA); and (iii) no
“environmental impact statement” (as such quoted term is defined under SEQRA) need
be prepared for this action. This determination constitutes a “negative declaration” (as
such quoted terms are defined under SEQRA) for purposes of SEQRA.
Section 2. The Authority hereby accepts the Minutes of the Public Hearing and
approves the provision of the proposed Financial Assistance to the Company, including (i) a
sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in
furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax
exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance
of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the
Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement.
Section 3. Subject to the Company executing the Leaseback Agreement and/or a
related Agent Agreement, along with the delivery to the Authority of a binder, certificate or other
evidence of liability insurance policy for the Project satisfactory to the Authority, the Authority
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hereby authorizes the undertaking of the Project, including the acquisition of a leasehold interest
in the Land and Existing Improvements pursuant to the Lease Agreement and related recording
documents, the form and substance of which shall be approved as to form and content by counsel
to the Authority. Subject to the within conditions, the Authority further authorizes the execution
and delivery of the Leaseback Agreement, wherein the Company is authorized to undertake the
construction and equipping of the Improvements and hereby appoints the Company as the true
and lawful agent of the Authority: (i) to acquire, construct and equip the Improvements and
acquire and install the Equipment; (ii) to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any contracts,
orders, receipts, writings and instructions, as the stated agent for the Authority with the authority
to delegate such agency, in whole or in part, to agents, subagents, contractors, and subcontractors
of such agents and subagents and to such other parties as the Company chooses; and (iii) in
general, to do all things which may be requisite or proper for completing the Project, all with the
same powers and the same validity that the Authority could do if acting in its own behalf. The
foregoing authorization and appointment by the Authority of the Company as agent to undertake
the Project shall expire on September 1, 2017, unless extended by the Executive Director of the
Authority upon written application by the Company.
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 $1,664,480.00, which result in New York State and
local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed
$133,158.40. The Authority agrees to consider any requests by the Company for increase to the
amount of sales and use tax exemption benefits authorized by the Authority upon being provided
with appropriate documentation detailing the additional purchases of property or services, and, to
the extent required, the Authority authorizes and conducts any supplemental public hearing(s).
Pursuant to Section 1963-b of the Act, the Authority may recover or recapture from the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, any sales and use tax exemption benefits taken or
purported to be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party
authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project, if it is determined that: (i) the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, is not entitled to the sales and use tax exemption
benefits; (ii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are in excess of the amounts authorized to
be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to
make purchases for the benefit of the Project; (iii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are
for property or services not authorized by the Authority as part of the Project; (iv) the Company
has made a material false statement on its application for financial assistance; (v) the sales and
use tax exemption benefits are taken in cases where the Company, its agents, consultants,
subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project
fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner
approved by the Authority in connection with the Project; and/or (vi) the Company obtains
mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements and fails to comply with a
material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in
connection with the Project (collectively, items (i) through (vi) hereby defined as a “Recapture
Event”).
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As a condition precedent of receiving sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage
recording tax exemption benefits, and real property tax abatement benefits, the Company, its
agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the
benefit of the Project, must (i) if a Recapture Event determination is made by the Authority,
cooperate with the Authority in its efforts to recover or recapture any sales and use tax
exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements
abatement benefits, and (ii) promptly pay over any such amounts to the Authority that the
Authority demands, if and as so required to be paid over as determined by the Authority.
Section 4. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute, deliver (A)
the 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, (D) the PILOT Agreement pursuant to which the Company shall be required to
make certain PILOT Payments to the Authority for the benefit of the Affected Taxing
Jurisdictions (along with a related PILOT Mortgage Agreement, or in the discretion of the
Executive Director, a sufficient guaranty of performance under the Leaseback Agreement and
PILOT Agreement), and (E) related documents, including, but not limited to, Sales Tax
Exemption Letter(s), Bills(s) of Sale and related instruments; provided the rental payments under
the Leaseback Agreement include payments of all costs incurred by the Authority arising out of
or related to the Project and indemnification of the Authority by the Company for actions taken
by the Company and/or claims arising out of or related to the Project.
Section 5. The Chairman, Vice Chairman and/or the Executive Director/Chief
Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby further authorized, on behalf of the Authority, and
to the extent necessary, to execute and deliver any mortgage, assignment of leases and rents,
security agreement, UCC-1 Financing Statements and all documents reasonably contemplated by
these resolutions or required by any lender identified by the Company (the “Lender”) up to a
maximum principal amount necessary to undertake the Project and/or finance/refinance
acquisition and Project costs, equipment and other personal property and related transactional
costs, and, where appropriate, the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Authority is hereby
authorized to affix the seal of the Authority to the Authority Documents and to attest the same,
all with such changes, variations, omissions and insertions as the Chairman, Vice Chairman
and/or the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority shall approve, the
execution thereof by the Chairman, Vice Chairman or the Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval; provided, in all
events, recourse against the Authority is limited to the Authority’s interest in the Project.
Section 6. The officers, employees and agents of the Authority are hereby authorized
and directed for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority to do all acts and things required
and to execute and deliver all such certificates, instruments and documents, to pay all such fees,
charges and expenses and to do all such further acts and things as may be necessary or, in the
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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,
covenants and provisions of the documents executed for and on behalf of the Authority.
Section 7. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF RENSSELAER )
I, ______________________, the undersigned, ____________________ of the Troy
Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”), do hereby certify that I have compared the
foregoing extract of the minutes of the meeting of the members of the Authority, including the
Resolution contained therein, held on November 18, 2016, with the original thereof on file in
my office, and that the same is a true and correct copy of said original and of such Resolution set
forth therein and of the whole of said original so far as the same relates to the subject matters
therein referred to.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that (A) all members of the Authority had due notice of said
meeting; (B) said meeting was in all respects duly held; (C) pursuant to Article 7 of the Public
Officers Law (the “Open Meetings Law”), said meeting was open to the general public, and due
notice of the time and place of said meeting was duly given in accordance with such Open
Meetings Law; and (D) there was a quorum of the members of the Authority present throughout
said meeting.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that, as of the date hereof, the attached Resolution is in full force
and effect and has not been amended, repealed or rescinded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
Authority this ____ day of __________, 2016.
______________________________
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC HEARING MATERIALS
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EXHIBIT B
SEQRA MATERIALS
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