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Troy Industrial Development Authority

Regular Meeting

Troy, NY · July 14, 2017

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Troy Industrial Development Authority July 14, 2017 10:00 AM Meeting Minutes Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Tina Urzan, Steve Strichman, Brian Carroll, Hon. Robert Doherty, Paul Carroll, Susan Farrell, Hon. Dean Bodnar and Lou Anthony Absent: Adam Hotaling Also in attendance: Robert Ryan, Joe Masher, Kate Jarosh, Larry Novik, Sharon Martin, Cheryl Kennedy, Ken Crowe, John Fetscher, Darrell Camp, Asa Stackel, Patti O’Brien, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen Flores and Denee Zeigler. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. I. Minutes The board reviewed the minutes from the June 16, 2017 board meeting. Hon. Bob Doherty made a motion to approve the June 16, 2017 meeting minutes. Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried. II. Initial Project Resolution – Bow Tie Cinemas Project, BTP Monument Square, LLC Mr. Strichman spoke to the board about the Bow Tie cinema projects that are located in Schenectady and Saratoga. He advised that they have been great generators of business for those areas; sales tax, local businesses, etc. He added that currently there is a major leakage of movie theater/entertainment revenue going to surrounding areas. Mr. Strichman advised that the building is about 45,000 square feet and they have had some discussion on a PILOT structure, but nothing specific at this time, although, it will likely go out 25 years. Mr. Strichman introduced Larry Novik and Kate Jarosh from Bonacio Construction and Joe Masher from Bow Tie Cinemas. Mr. Novik advised that most of the board and public are probably familiar with the project at this point, so he will go over the project briefly and then take time to answer questions. He explained that they will be here for the planning workshop next week and are on the agenda for the end of the month. Mr. Novik advised that Bow Tie Cinemas is taking a large risk in this project and we appreciate this board’s time as well as the city’s. Mr. Novik explained that he was involved personally in the effort to bring Bow Tie to Saratoga Springs and he can attest to the change that can happen in a downtown due to a project like this. He added that the theaters act as a magnet that brings people to the downtown and the surrounding benefits by local establishments. Mr. Masher advised that they are looking to construct a new building that will contain 11 screening rooms with seat counts ranging from 200 to down to 75. 1 He noted that they will be luxury seats; meaning electric reclining chairs and full food and beverage options. He added that the theaters are priced competitively with other theaters in the country. Mr. Masher advised they are doing their first luxury concept in Norwalk, Connecticut, but is excited to bring this concept to his hometown of Troy, NY. Mr. Masher advised that luxury concept generally increases attendance, especially if it is the first one in the region. He advised that they are trying to take in everyone’s design considerations and does not want to create a box building. Mr. Masher presented a rendering of their initial concept. He advised they hope to create an area where cars can pull in and drop people off as well as creating an access point to the river and a parking area. Mr. Masher advised that there will be a balcony area where people can sit and enjoy the view or their dinner before the show. He advised that they are also keeping an eye on the parking situation. The chairman advised we will take questions and comments on the Bow Tie cinema part of the project and then will discuss the American Theater project. Tina Urzan asked for clarification on the number of screens and seats. Mr. Masher advised that it will be 11 screens and approximately 1300 seats in all; each auditorium will have a different amount of seats. He advised that the seats will be the same in all auditoriums; only the number will vary. Ms. Urzan asked about how this seating is different than what we have seen in this area. Mr. Masher advised that they will have generous spacing between them, will be electric recliners and have a swing up tray. He added that they will be built on platforms, they are not a traditional stadium seating. Ms. Urzan asked if there will be traditional concessions. He advised yes and will include more dinner type of options. Ms. Urzan asked about the ticket prices. Mr. Masher advised that they ticket prices will be comparable to other theaters in the area. Ms. Urzan asked about the number of full time employees. Mr. Masher advised that they will have 8 full time management employees and about 50-75 part time employees between the two buildings. Ms. DalPos asked about the plan for Front Street. Mr. Novik advised that they will be working with the planning board on that later this month as well as historic review. Mr. Novik did explain that the intent is that Front Street will carry through underneath their building. Ms. DalPos asked if the building will include space for retail. Mr. Novik advised no retail space included in this design. Brian Carroll asked if there are any anticipated changes in cost that may come up during the planning process. Mr. Novik advised no, not to his knowledge. He added that if the planning board were to request a major change to the building design, then the costs may change. (See attached Resolution 07/17 #1) Brian Carroll made a motion to approve the Initial Project Resolution for Bow Tie Cinemas Project, BTP Monument Square, LLC. Paul Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes 7 Nays 1 Absent 1, motion carried. III. Initial Project Resolution – Dauchy/River Triangle, LLC – American Cinema Redevelopment Project Mr. Novik spoke to the board about the historic theater located on River Street that they purchased several years ago. He advised that when the Bow Tie project started, there was also some interest in redeveloping the smaller theater. Mr. Masher advised that he has always been interested in the American Theater 2 and would like to see it used specifically for independent films. Mr. Bodnar asked about the structure of the building which has been vacant for quite a while. Mr. Novik advised that this building is in great shape, adding that a new roof was put on shortly before it closed which has helped to keep it from the elements. Mr. Bodnar asked if they are confident in being able to restore this building. Mr. Masher advised that there is not much work that is needed to the inside and only some minor façade work is needed. Mr. Novik agreed and added that the marquee that was taken down before they purchased it was not the original. He noted that they will be in further discussions to see how much historic renovations will take place. Ms. Urzan asked about the risk of this project. Mr. Masher advised that he is confident that the downtown will respond well to these projects. He did note that Troy has not had a movie theater in quite some time and it is a much different place than it was even ten years ago. He advised that the city is vibrant and full of activity these days and a movie theater would be a great addition. Mr. Novik added that they have also noted a nice momentum curve; a long term vision is needed in order to see the potential. He noted that a large company such as Bow Tie has seen the potential also and is willing to take a chance in Troy. Mr. Masher explained that Bow Tie cinemas have a great history of successful management. He advised that they have put theaters in places with high crime rates and the presence of the theater helped to turn the area around. The board had a general discussion of the success of the Bow Tie project in Schenectady. Mr. Doherty wanted to note that throughout this whole process, Bow Tie Cinemas and Bonacio Construction have been very professional and feels this will continue through to the project. He added that through several public meetings, there was discussion about connecting this space to the very important Hudson River. Mr. Novik spoke about the design of the building and how they want the site to connect to the riverfront. He explained that the one of their buildings is located next to the riverfront park staircase that was put in a few years ago. Mr. Novik found that people do not congregate at the railing on the top deck enjoying the view of the river, rather, people use the staircase all of the time as a connection to another space. He advised that the idea of an open hole to the river is not as compelling as an active space with the energy of people coming and going, connecting them to other areas of the city. Brian Carrol asked if there have been anything in the discussions with the planning board that would significantly change the cost of this project. Mr. Novik advised no, the size of this project will not change. Brian Carroll asked for clarification on a piece of information he read about the fact that the American Theater project will be done in conjunction with 1 Monument Sq and that both projects would not move forward without assistance. Mr. Masher explained that the statement regarding the projects being done in conjunction comes from the idea that they would not be as successful with the smaller American Theater project if the larger one at 1 Monument Square was not going to happen. Mr. Novik added that Bonacio Construction has been struggling to find an alternate use for the American Theater site for any other use for quite some time. He advised that when Bow Tie expressed an interest, they realized it was a great opportunity to keep it as a theater. Brian Carroll asked if the American Theater project doesn’t go through, will 1 Monument Square still happen. Mr. Novik explained that it would be a shame to not move the project forward; there may not be another opportunity like this. Mr. Strichman outlined that next steps in the process and explained they should be back to us in September. (See attached Resolution 07/17 #2) 3 Lou Anthony made the motion to approve the Initial Project Resolution for Dauchy/River Triangle, LLC – American Cinema Redevelopment Project. Bob Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried. IV. Executive Directors report 701 River Street - Mr. Strichman advised that the project has submitted their application to the planning commission for July. 515 River Street – Mr. Strichman advised no updates on this project, but will reach out again and advise the board of any updates. V. Financials Ms. Flores advised that the balance sheet shows $817,000 in assets versus $817,000 in equity; no change. Ms. Flores advised not much change with the operating statement either. She advised that there is a loss of $18,000 for the month which is made up of professional services. Brian Carroll made a motion to accept the financials as presented. Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried. VI. Old Business No new business to discuss. VII. New Business The chairman advised that we will not have a meeting in August. VIII. Adjournment With no other items to discuss, the IDA portion of the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m. Next meeting will be September 15th. Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting. Brian Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried. 4 INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION (Bow Tie Cinemas Project, BTP Monument Square, LLC) A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was convened on July 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New York 12180. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the following members of the Authority were: MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Kevin O’Bryan X Brian Carroll 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: Robert Ryan, Joe Masher, Kate Jarosh, Larry Novik, Sharon Martin, Cheryl Kennedy, Ken Crowe, John Fetscher, Darrell Camp, Asa Stackel, Patti O’Brien, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen Flores 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 BTP Monument Square, LLC. On motion duly made by Brian Carroll 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 Brian Carroll X Hon. Dean Bodnar X Hon. Robert Doherty X Louis Anthony X Paul Carroll X Adam Hotaling X Susan Farrell X Tina Urzan X Page 1 of 5 Resolution No. 07/17 #1 RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF BTP MONUMENT SQUARE, LLC (THE “COMPANY”) IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED BELOW); (ii) AUTHORIZING THE SCHEDULING, NOTICE AND CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; AND (iii) DESCRIBING THE FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING CONTEMPLATED BY THE AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended (hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and WHEREAS, BTP MONUMENT SQUARE, LLC, for itself and/or on behalf of an entity to be formed ( collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in approximately 1.57 acres of real property located at One Monument Square, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID Nos. 101.53-1-1, 101.45-5-4.1, 101.45-5-5 and 100.60-1-2) and the existing site and infrastructure improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into approximately 43,000 square feet of retail space consisting of an 8-10 screen multiplex movie theater, along with parking improvements for approximately 100-130 vehicles, exterior access and egress improvements, curbage, utility 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 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 Page 2 of 5 with respect to the Project; and (iii) approve the negotiation, but not the execution or delivery, of certain documents in furtherance of the Project, as more fully described below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Company has presented an application in a form acceptable to the Authority. Based upon the representations made by the Company to the Authority in the Company’s application and in related correspondence, the Authority hereby finds and determines that: (A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all powers granted to it under the Act; and (B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the Act; and (C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the 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 manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and Section 2. The proposed Financial Assistance being contemplated by the Authority includes (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement to be negotiated. Section 3. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to schedule, notice and conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Act and negotiate (but not execute or deliver) the terms of (A) 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 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 Page 3 of 5 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. Section 5. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately. Page 4 of 5 INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION (Dauchy/River Triangle, LLC – American Cinema Redevelopment Project) A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was convened on July 14, 2017 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 Brian Carroll 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: Robert Ryan, Joe Masher, Kate Jarosh, Larry Novik, Sharon Martin, Cheryl Kennedy, Ken Crowe, John Fetscher, Darrell Camp, Asa Stackel, Patti O’Brien, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen Flores 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 Dauchy/River Triangle, LLC. On motion duly made by Lou Anthony 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 Brian Carroll X Hon. Dean Bodnar X Hon. Robert Doherty X Louis Anthony X Paul Carroll X Adam Hotaling X Susan Farrell X Tina Urzan X Page 1 of 5 Resolution No. 07/17 #2 RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF DAUCHY/RIVER TRIANGLE, LLC (THE “COMPANY”) IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED BELOW); (ii) AUTHORIZING THE SCHEDULING, NOTICE AND CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; AND (iii) DESCRIBING THE FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING CONTEMPLATED BY THE AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended (hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and WHEREAS, DAUCHY/RIVER TRIANGLE, 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 .17 acres of real property located at 285-289 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.45-5-3) and the existing building structure located thereon consisting principally of a multi-story former movie theater (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into an modern movie theater, the upgrade and improvement of commercials space, exterior access and egress improvements, mechanical, roof, window, utility and HVAC improvements, and parking, curbage, signage 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 Page 2 of 5 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) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the Act; and (C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the Project, and otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and (D) The Project will not result in the removal of a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and Section 2. The proposed Financial Assistance being contemplated by the Authority includes (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement to be negotiated. Section 3. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to schedule, notice and conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Act and negotiate (but not execute or deliver) the terms of (A) 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 Page 3 of 5 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. Section 5. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately. Page 4 of 5

Agenda

Chairman Troy Kevin O’Bryan Industrial Development Authority Vice-Chair Brian Carroll BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Executive Director July 14, 2017 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. Approval of Minutes from the June 16, 2017 board meeting. II. Initial Project Resolution – BTP Monument Square, LLC ‐ 1 Monument Square III. Initial Project Resolution – Dauchy/River Triangle, LLC ‐ American Theater, 285 River Street IV. Executive Director Report V. Financials VI. Old Business VII. New Business VIII. Adjournment City Hall – 433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180 Phone: 518.279.7166 Troy Industrial Development Authority June 16, 2017 10:00 AM Meeting Minutes Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Tina Urzan, Steve Strichman, Brian Carroll, Hon. Robert Doherty, Susan Farrell, Hon. Dean Bodnar and Lou Anthony Absent: Paul Carroll, Lou Anthony and Adam Hotaling Also in attendance: Robert Ryan, David Sarraf, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen Flores and Denee Zeigler. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. I. Public Hearing – 10 River Street, LLC See attached Public Hearing Agenda. II. D Minutes The board reviewed the minutes from the May 19, 2017 board meeting. R Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the May 19, 2017 meeting minutes. T Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried. AF III. Project Authorizing Resolution – 10 River Street, LLC Mr. Strichman advised that they have been negotiating for some time on this project bringing it down to a 20 year PILOT. He advised this project is in area that needs investment and is close to a thriving neighborhood. The chairman wanted to note that this building is currently paying taxes. He advised that if the property continued to pay the taxes over the next 20 years, the property would generate about $897,000 in taxes. With the improvements and PILOT, the taxes being paid over the course of the PILOT will be $2 million. He added that he would like to see more of this happening in other parts of the city. Mr. Strichman noted that there will be 80 market rate apartments that will bring in people to eat, shop and live in that area. (See attached Resolution 06/17 #1) Hon. Bob Doherty made a motion to approve the Project Authorizing Resolution for 10 River Street, LLC. Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried. IV. Mlock parcel subdivision Mr. Strichman advised that we previously spoke about the subdivision of the Mlock parcel. He advised that the survey cost is $3,600 and was done by RDM Surveying. 1 Brian Carroll made the motion to approve a payment of $3,600 to RDM Surveying for the subdivision survey of the Mlock parcel. Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried. V. UTEP The chairman noted that we will discuss this item and our policy and procedures at another time. VI. Executive Directors report Five One Five River Street, LLC - Mr. Strichman advised that the project at 515 River Street is moving forward. They are currently working on some small re- designs. Troy Lodging Associates, LLC – Mr. Strichman advised that TRU Visions Hotel are finalizing their plans in order to submit to the building department in July. 701 River Street – Mr. Strichman advised that the project that is located in front of the Mlock parcel plans to be at the July planning meeting. D 1 Monument Square – Mr. Strichman noted that Bowtie Cinemas are also planning on submitting plans to get on the July planning agenda. Mr. Strichman noted that he is anticipating an application for the property across VII. R from the Ale House. He advised that the site will be the new home of a brewery/restaurant. Financials T AF Ms. Flores advised that the balance sheet has not changed since last month. She noted that the outstanding item listed for Uncle Sam Garages has been collected and will be reflected on an upcoming balance sheet. The board asked about the $500,000 in fixed assets. Ms. Flores advised that the amount will decrease over time. Ms. Flores noted a $9,000 loss in May that was for professional services; Bonadio for audit services and the eCivis grant software. She noted that 50% of the cost for eCivis will come back to us in the form of a grant from the CRC, which will show in the June financials. Ms. Flores wanted to note in the income section we received application fees from Redburn and 2 River Street. She advised that the other income is penalty charges on late fees which will not show on statements going forward. They will be passed onto the city. Mr. Bodnar asked about the Bonadio audit services that we received and if we were satisfied with the work they did. The board had a discussion about the auditing services and advised that it was always the understanding that we would be sending out a new RFP. Tina Urzan made a motion to accept the financials as presented. Susan Farrell seconded the motion, motion carried. VIII. Old Business 2 No new business to discuss. IX. New Business The chairman advised that we have talked about a fee sharing arrangement between the IDA and the LDC in the case when the LDC brings a deal forward to the IDA. Mr. Strichman advised this thought came up specifically with the project at 444 River Street because of the fact that the LDC made that deal a possibility. The chairman advised that this will help to set the stage for other deals we may do. Mr. Carroll asked if the language for each of the boards allows them to be able to do something such as this. Mr. Ryan advised that they are each set up under a different set of guidelines; the IDA is set up under the general municipal laws and the LDC is under not for profit laws. He advised that the general municipal laws are a little stricter when it comes to funds. Mr. Ryan noted that funds going from the IDA to the LDC will have to have an agreement in place and has to be a fee that is earned, not granted. Mr. Carroll asked if we would ever be in the situation where funds would becoming the other way; from the LDC to the IDA. The board advised no. Mr. Doherty advised that he would like to see some policy background on how or why this would be set up; an example. The board advised that the project at 444 River Street is a great example and we will circulate additional information for the next meeting. X. D Adjournment With no other items to discuss, the IDA portion of the meeting was adjourned at R 10:28 a.m. Due to some conflicts with the next meeting date of July 21st, the board agreed to move it up a week to July 14th. Sue Farrell made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting. T Brian Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried. AF 3 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 10 RIVER STREET LLC JUNE 16, 2017 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 10 River Street LLC Project held on Friday June 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New York 12180. I. ATTENDANCE Steven Strichman, Executive Director Kevin O’Bryan, Chairman Brian Carroll, Vice Chairman Hon. Bob Doherty, Board Member Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member D Tina Urzan, Board Member Sue Farrell, Board Member David Sarraf, Company Representative Robert Ryan, Esq., Harris Beach R Mary Ellen Flores, CFO for Hire Deanna DalPos, General Public II. T CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). Kevin O’Bryan opened the hearing and Robert AF Ryan 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 10 River Street 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 10 RIVER STREET LLC, for itself and/or on behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in approximately 1.16 acre parcel of real property located at 2 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 along with portions of a parcel of real property located at 245 First Street, Troy, New York 12180 (collectively, the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 100.76-9-24 and a portion of TMID No. 100.84-2-2) and the existing 4.5-story building located at 2 River Street, along with related parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a residential apartment facility containing up to 80 apartment units to be leased by the Company to residential tenants, including improvements to and replacements of roofs, interior and exterior utilities, elevator, building systems, windows, exterior access and egress improvements, curbage, parking, landscaping 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 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 D 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 R abatement structured through a PILOT Agreement. The foregoing Financial Assistance and the Authority’s involvement in the Project are being considered to promote the economic welfare and prosperity of residents of the City of Troy, New York. The Authority contemplates providing a PILOT Agreement with a term of Twenty (20) years. IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: T AF The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of approximately $13,500,000. Based upon additional information provided by the Company, the Agency estimates the following amounts of financial assistance to be provided to the Company: Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption = $ 100,000.00 Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $ 430,000.00 Estimated PILOT Savings = $3,593,927.00 Total estimated Financial Assistance = $ 4,123,927.00 IV. SEQRA: For purposes of the Project, the City Planning Commission served as lead agency for purposes of review pursuant to SEQRA. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS Hon. Bob Doherty asked for clarification on the project site. Mr. Sarraf advised that Adams Street is the nearest cross street. Ms. Urzan asked for clarification on the new entrance and the parcel 245 1st street. Mr. Sarraf advised that the parcel is directly south of the project site. The main entrance will be on the 1st Street side, opening up itself to the neighborhood. He added that the entrance on River Street will remain, but only used as another form of egress. Ms. Urzan asked about parking. Mr. Sarraf advised that only one parking lot is planned at this point. VII. ADJOURNMENT As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:05 a.m. D R T AF PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION (10 River Street LLC Project) A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was convened on June 16, 2017 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 Brian Carroll X D Louis Anthony Paul Carroll Adam Hotaling X X X Susan Farrell Tina Urzan R X X The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: David Sarraf, Robert Ryan, Esq., Deanna T DalPos, Mary Ellen Flores and Denee Zeigler. AF 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 10 River Street LLC, for itself or an entity to be formed. On motion duly made by Hon. Bob Doherty and seconded by Tina Urzan, the following resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority: Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent Kevin O’Bryan X Hon. Dean Bodnar X Hon. Robert Doherty X Brian Carroll X Louis Anthony X Paul Carroll X Adam Hotaling X Susan Farrell X Tina Urzan X Page 1 of 9 Resolution No. 06/17 #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 10 RIVER STREET 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 D 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 R WHEREAS, 10 RIVER STREET 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 T approximately 1.16 acre parcel of real property located at 2 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 along with portions of a parcel of real property located at 245 First Street, Troy, New York AF 12180 (collectively, the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 100.76-9-24 and a portion of TMID No. 100.84-2-2) and the existing 4.5-story building located at 2 River Street, along with related parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a residential apartment facility containing up to 80 apartment units to be leased by the Company to residential tenants, including improvements to and replacements of roofs, interior and exterior utilities, elevator, building systems, windows, exterior access and egress improvements, curbage, parking, landscaping 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 May 19, 2017 (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 Page 2 of 9 (iii) described the forms of financial assistance being contemplated by the Authority with respect to the Project (the “Financial Assistance”, as more fully described herein); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Initial Project Resolution, the Authority duly scheduled, noticed and conducted the Public Hearing at 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2017 whereat all interested persons were afforded a reasonable opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing on the location and nature of the Facility and the proposed Financial Assistance to be afforded the Company in connection with the Project (a copy of the Minutes of the Public Hearing, proof of publication and delivery of Notice of Public Hearing being attached hereto as Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, pursuant to application by the Company, the Planning Commission of the City of Troy (the “Planning Commission”), as lead agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto (collectively, “SEQRA”), previously reviewed the Project and adopted a negative declaration (the “Negative Declaration”) with respect to the Project, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, the Authority and Company have negotiated the terms of an Agent and D 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 R 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 T 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) AF 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 Page 3 of 9 (C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the Project, thereby increasing employment opportunities in the City of Troy, New York, and otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and (D) The Project will not result in the removal of a civic, commercial, industrial, or manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and (E) The Authority has reviewed the Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning Commission and determined the Project involves an “Unlisted Action” as said term is defined under SEQRA. The review is uncoordinated. Based upon the review by the Authority of the D Negative Declaration, related Environmental Assessment Form (the “EAF”) and related documents delivered by the Company to the Authority and other representations made by the Company to the Authority in connection with the Project, the Authority hereby ratifies the SEQRA determination made by the Planning Commission and the Authority further finds that (i) R the Project will result in no major impacts and, therefore, is one which may not cause significant damage to the environment; (ii) the Project will not have a “significant effect on the environment” as such quoted terms are defined in SEQRA; and (iii) no “environmental impact T statement” as such quoted term is defined in SEQRA, need be prepared for this action. This determination constitutes a negative declaration in connection with the Authority’s sponsorship AF and involvement with the Project for purposes of SEQRA. Section 2. The Authority hereby accepts the Minutes of the Public Hearing and approves the provision of the proposed Financial Assistance to the Company, including (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement. Section 3. Subject to the Company executing the Leaseback Agreement and/or a related Agent Agreement, along with the delivery to the Authority of a binder, certificate or other evidence of liability insurance policy for the Project satisfactory to the Authority, the Authority hereby authorizes the undertaking of the Project, including the acquisition of a leasehold interest in the Land and Existing Improvements pursuant to the Lease Agreement and related recording documents, the form and substance of which shall be approved as to form and content by counsel to the Authority. Subject to the within conditions, the Authority further authorizes the execution and delivery of the Leaseback Agreement, wherein the Company is authorized to undertake the construction and equipping of the Improvements and hereby appoints the Company as the true and lawful agent of the Authority: (i) to acquire, construct and equip the Improvements and Page 4 of 9 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 June 30, 2018, 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 $5,375,000.00, which result in New York State and local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed $430,000.00. The Authority agrees to consider any requests by the Company for increase to the amount of sales and use tax exemption benefits authorized by the Authority upon being provided D 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 R 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 T 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 AF purchases for the benefit of the Project, is not entitled to the sales and use tax exemption benefits; (ii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are in excess of the amounts authorized to be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project; (iii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are for property or services not authorized by the Authority as part of the Project; (iv) the Company has made a material false statement on its application for financial assistance; (v) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are taken in cases where the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in connection with the Project; and/or (vi) the Company obtains mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements and fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in connection with the Project (collectively, items (i) through (vi) hereby defined as a “Recapture Event”). As a condition precedent of receiving sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax exemption benefits, and real property tax abatement benefits, the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project, must (i) if a Recapture Event determination is made by the Authority, cooperate with the Authority in its efforts to recover or recapture any sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements Page 5 of 9 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 D 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 R 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 T 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 AF acquisition and Project costs, equipment and other personal property and related transactional costs, and, where appropriate, the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Authority is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Authority to the Authority Documents and to attest the same, all with such changes, variations, omissions and insertions as the Chairman, Vice Chairman and/or the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority shall approve, the execution thereof by the Chairman, Vice Chairman or the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval; provided, in all events, recourse against the Authority is limited to the Authority’s interest in the Project. Section 6. The officers, employees and agents of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority to do all acts and things required and to execute and deliver all such certificates, instruments and documents, to pay all such fees, charges and expenses and to do all such further acts and things as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the officer, employee or agent acting, desirable and proper to effect the purposes of the foregoing resolutions and to cause compliance by the Authority with all of the terms, covenants and provisions of the documents executed for and on behalf of the Authority. Section 7. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately. Page 6 of 9 T AF R D EXHIBIT A PUBLIC HEARING MATERIALS D R T AF Page 8 of 9 PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 10 RIVER STREET LLC JUNE 16, 2017 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 10 River Street LLC Project held on Friday June 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at the Troy City Hall, located at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New York 12180. I. ATTENDANCE Steven Strichman, Executive Director Kevin O’Bryan, Chairman Brian Carroll, Vice Chairman Hon. Bob Doherty, Board Member Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member D Tina Urzan, Board Member Sue Farrell, Board Member David Sarraf, Company Representative Robert Ryan, Esq., Harris Beach R Mary Ellen Flores, CFO for Hire Deanna DalPos, General Public II. T CALL TO ORDER: (Time: 10:00 a.m.). Kevin O’Bryan opened the hearing and Robert AF Ryan 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 10 River Street 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 10 RIVER STREET LLC, for itself and/or on behalf of an entity to be formed (collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in approximately 1.16 acre parcel of real property located at 2 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 along with portions of a parcel of real property located at 245 First Street, Troy, New York 12180 (collectively, the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 100.76-9-24 and a portion of TMID No. 100.84-2-2) and the existing 4.5-story building located at 2 River Street, along with related parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into a residential apartment facility containing up to 80 apartment units to be leased by the Company to residential tenants, including improvements to and replacements of roofs, interior and exterior utilities, elevator, building systems, windows, exterior access and egress improvements, curbage, parking, landscaping 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 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 D 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 R abatement structured through a PILOT Agreement. The foregoing Financial Assistance and the Authority’s involvement in the Project are being considered to promote the economic welfare and prosperity of residents of the City of Troy, New York. The Authority contemplates providing a PILOT Agreement with a term of Twenty (20) years. IV. AGENCY COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: T AF The Company Application for Financial Assistance indicates a total project cost of approximately $13,500,000. Based upon additional information provided by the Company, the Agency estimates the following amounts of financial assistance to be provided to the Company: Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption = $ 100,000.00 Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $ 430,000.00 Estimated PILOT Savings = $3,593,927.00 Total estimated Financial Assistance = $ 4,123,927.00 IV. SEQRA: For purposes of the Project, the City Planning Commission served as lead agency for purposes of review pursuant to SEQRA. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS Hon. Bob Doherty asked for clarification on the project site. Mr. Sarraf advised that Adams Street is the nearest cross street. Ms. Urzan asked for clarification on the new entrance and the parcel 245 1st street. Mr. Sarraf advised that the parcel is directly south of the project site. The main entrance will be on the 1st Street side, opening up itself to the neighborhood. He added that the entrance on River Street will remain, but only used as another form of egress. Ms. Urzan asked about parking. Mr. Sarraf advised that only one parking lot is planned at this point. VII. ADJOURNMENT As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:05 a.m. D R T AF EXHIBIT B SEQRA MATERIALS D R T AF Page 9 of 9 T AF R D T AF R D INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION (Bow Tie Cinemas Project, BTP Monument Square, LLC) A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was convened on July 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New York 12180. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the following members of the Authority were: MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Kevin O’Bryan Brian Carroll Hon. Dean Bodnar Hon. Robert Doherty 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 BTP Monument Square, LLC. On motion duly made by _________ and seconded by __________, the following resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority: Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent Kevin O’Bryan Brian Carroll Hon. Dean Bodnar Hon. Robert Doherty Louis Anthony Paul Carroll Adam Hotaling Susan Farrell Tina Urzan Page 1 of 1 Resolution No. ____ RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF BTP MONUMENT SQUARE, LLC (THE “COMPANY”) IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED BELOW); (ii) AUTHORIZING THE SCHEDULING, NOTICE AND CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; AND (iii) DESCRIBING THE FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING CONTEMPLATED BY THE AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended (hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and WHEREAS, BTP MONUMENT SQUARE, LLC, for itself and/or on behalf of an entity to be formed ( collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in approximately 1.57 acres of real property located at One Monument Square, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID Nos. 101.53-1-1, 101.45-5-4.1, 101.45-5-5 and 100.60-1-2) and the existing site and infrastructure improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into approximately 43,000 square feet of retail space consisting of an 8-10 screen multiplex movie theater, along with parking improvements for approximately 100-130 vehicles, exterior access and egress improvements, curbage, utility 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 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. Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Company has presented an application in a form acceptable to the Authority. Based upon the representations made by the Company to the Authority in the Company’s application and in related correspondence, the Authority hereby finds and determines that: (A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all powers granted to it under the Act; and (B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the Act; and (C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the Project, and otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and (D) The Project will not result in the removal of a commercial, industrial, or manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and Section 2. The proposed Financial Assistance being contemplated by the Authority includes (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement to be negotiated. Section 3. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to schedule, notice and conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Act and negotiate (but not execute or deliver) the terms of (A) 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 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 Page 3 of 3 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. Section 5. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately. Page 4 of 4 SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATION STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF RENSSELAER ) I, ______________________, the undersigned, ____________________ of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”), do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing extract of the minutes of the meeting of the members of the Authority, including the Resolution contained therein, held on July 14, 2017, 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 __________, 2017. ______________________________ (SEAL) Page 5 of 5 INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION (Dauchy/River Triangle, LLC – American Cinema Redevelopment Project) A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was convened on July 14, 2017 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 Aye Nay Abstain Absent Kevin O’Bryan Brian Carroll Hon. Dean Bodnar Hon. Robert Doherty 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 Dauchy/River Triangle, LLC. On motion duly made by _________ and seconded by __________, the following resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority: Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent Kevin O’Bryan Brian Carroll Hon. Dean Bodnar Hon. Robert Doherty Louis Anthony Paul Carroll Adam Hotaling Susan Farrell Tina Urzan Page 1 of 1 Resolution No. ____ RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF DAUCHY/RIVER TRIANGLE, LLC (THE “COMPANY”) IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED BELOW); (ii) AUTHORIZING THE SCHEDULING, NOTICE AND CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; AND (iii) DESCRIBING THE FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING CONTEMPLATED BY THE AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended (hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and WHEREAS, DAUCHY/RIVER TRIANGLE, 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 .17 acres of real property located at 285-289 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.45-5-3) and the existing building structure located thereon consisting principally of a multi-story former movie theater (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and Existing Improvements into an modern movie theater, the upgrade and improvement of commercials space, exterior access and egress improvements, mechanical, roof, window, utility and HVAC improvements, and parking, curbage, signage 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 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 Page 2 of 2 with respect to the Project; and (iii) approve the negotiation, but not the execution or delivery, of certain documents in furtherance of the Project, as more fully described below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Company has presented an application in a form acceptable to the Authority. Based upon the representations made by the Company to the Authority in the Company’s application and in related correspondence, the Authority hereby finds and determines that: (A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all powers granted to it under the Act; and (B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the Act; and (C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the 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 manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and Section 2. The proposed Financial Assistance being contemplated by the Authority includes (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement to be negotiated. Section 3. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to schedule, notice and conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Act and negotiate (but not execute or deliver) the terms of (A) 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 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 Page 3 of 3 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. Section 5. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately. Page 4 of 4 SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATION STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF RENSSELAER ) I, ______________________, the undersigned, ____________________ of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”), do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing extract of the minutes of the meeting of the members of the Authority, including the Resolution contained therein, held on July 14, 2017, 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 __________, 2017. ______________________________ (SEAL) Page 5 of 5

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