Troy Industrial Development Authority
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · December 15, 2017
Minutes
December 15, 2017
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Steve Strichman, Brian Carroll, Tina Urzan, Hon. Robert Doherty, Paul
Carroll, Hon. Dean Bodnar and Lou Anthony
Absent: Susan Farrell
Also in attendance: Justin Miller, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen Flores, Michael Phinney, Brian
McCandless, Johnathan Haynes, Lucas Nathan and Denee Zeigler.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Public Hearing-669 River Street, LLC
See attached public hearing agenda.
II. Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from the October 27, 2017 board meeting.
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the October 27, 2017
meeting minutes.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
III. 669 River Street, LLC – Authorizing Resolution
The board reviewed the authorizing resolution for the project related to the public
hearing that just took place. Mr. Strichman noted to the board that the building located
at the project site is currently generating $4,000 a year. He advised that without the
incentives, he feels the amount generated from the building would be much less. Mr.
Strichman noted that the incentives from the IDA will ensure that this project gets done.
He added that there are a lot of great projects happening in this area which this project
will be a part of. Ms. Urzan noted that if this project does not take place, it will cost us in
the long run with a deteriorated building and neighborhood. Mr. Doherty agreed and
stated that we will increase the amount of money we are currently receiving and
significantly improve the neighborhood at the same time. Mr. Carroll noted that this
project clearly shows that the IDA’s incentives will increase the amount of money coming
in. Ms. Urzan advised her main concern is the future of North Central; if nothing is put
into it, nothing will happen. The board agreed and noted that we can only do the
projects that are brought to us; we can’t go out and do projects. (See attached
Resolution 12/17 #1)
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Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the authorizing resolution for 669
River Street, LLC.
Brian Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
IV. IDA Fee Sharing program
Mr. Strichman spoke about the administrative fee sharing policy that has been discussed
in previous meetings. He advised this has been patterned after the Saratoga County
IDA. He advised that when a project comes to the IDA that was facilitated by the LDC, it
will be indicated on the application. He added that the IDA would share 50% of the fee
for projects up to $10 Million of value and 25% for the next $10 Million. Mr. Strichman
advised there will be a cap of $75,000. He noted that most of the projects do not have
LDC involvement. Mr. Carroll asked how this board will decide on whether or not the fee
should be shared with the LDC or will it be automatic. The board had a general
discussion on the process and agreed that this board should vote to approve the fee
sharing each time it occurs. Mr. Doherty noted that he feels the fee should be higher.
(See attached Resolution 12/17 #2)
Brian Carroll made a motion to approve the ratification of the
administration fee policy.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Executive Director report
701 River Street - Mr. Strichman spoke to the board about the project at 701 River
Street; the former Marshall Ray building. He advised that the project is moving forward
and are submitting an application for a Restore NY grant. He added that they will be
back in front of the planning commission for review later this month or next and then
they will come back in front of this board for final approvals.
The chairman asked for a project pipeline report for January.
VI. Financials
Ms. Flores advised that the balance sheet shows $1.2 Million in assets with $800,000 in
cash versus $200,000 in liability and $1 Million in equity. She advised that the biggest
change on the balance sheet is the due to other governments and accounts payable; the
$85,000 we are holding for Uncle Sam Garages and the management fee paid to the city
of Troy. The board had a discussion about setting up a meeting on how to put our funds
to use over the long term. Mr. Carroll asked that he would be willing to attend a meeting
to come up with some ideas and added that he would like to see the funds be used to
help a sector of the community that needs it. Mr. Strichman noted that he will set up a
meeting for early January before our next meeting.
Ms. Flores advised $30,000 in profit for the month of November; admin fees from 515
River Street and 10 River Street minus the management fee we pay to the City of Troy.
Brian Carroll made a motion to accept the financials as presented.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
VII. Old Business
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RFP for Auditors - Mr. Strichman advised that we sent out an RFP for Auditing services
for the next three years and received three responses back all within a thousand dollars
of each other; The Bonadio Group, Wojeski & Co. and Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte.
After review and discussion, Wojeski & Co. CPAs, P.C. was awarded the bid for $69,000.
He added that Wojeski & Co. are a Rensselaer based business that has experience with
the Rensselaer County IDA.
Brian Carroll made a motion to award the Auditor’s bid to Wojeski & Co.
CPAs, P.C. for the next three years in the amount of $69,000.00.
Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried.
VIII. New Business
Mr. Strichman advised that the 2018 meeting calendar is included in the packets and
requires only one change for the month of March. He asked that everyone note that the
meeting will be moved to March 9th.
Mr. Strichman noted that the annual board member evaluations are included in the
packets. He asked to get those back in as soon as possible so they can be submitted to
the ABO.
The chairman advised that we are also losing two of our board members due to their city
council terms ending. He added that it has been his pleasure to serve with both Mr.
Bodnar and Mr. Doherty. Both have contributed good sense and unbiased views at each
meeting. The chairman extends his warmest thanks and good wishes for them. Ms.
Urzan asked if there are replacements lined up yet. The chairman advised that we will
be getting some appointees in the next few months. Mr. Strichman noted that the board
members present are also appointed to three year terms and they will be renewing them
at different points throughout the year in order to stagger the term dates.
Mr. Doherty commented on an editorial he found from a local historian in 1908 titled
“Why doesn’t Troy move forward”. The article mentioned that the effect of our politics,
being so strained and conflicted, is detracting from our ability to move forward. He
hopes that the work Mr. Bodnar and himself have done throughout the year’s show that
they both have worked on things for the people and the betterment of the community
without letting our personal differences interfere. Mr. Bodnar wanted to note that being
on this board over the past few years has been very meaningful for him. He added that
he has learned a lot, met a lot of people and got to understand the thinking of the
developers and people with vision. Mr. Bodnar spoke about the project we spoke about
today at 669 River and noted that this project caps the migration of development that
has been happening north of the green island bridge that started about 30 years ago
with Brown’s. He advised that when that business first started, there was nothing in that
area and is glad to see how far it has come. Mr. Bodnar advised that this board should
feel good about the decisions it’s made to further this progress and added it has been
very rewarding. Mr. Strichman noted that it has been a pleasure working with both of
them.
IX. 444 River Street
Mr. Strichman noted that the project being done by Vecino Group at 444 River Street is
the project that started the fee sharing discussion and would like to have the board vote
to vote on sharing a portion of the administration fee. Mr. Miller advised that board that
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the project has been closed for quite some time and we have been waiting for this
agreement to be finalized in order to move forward.
Hon. Bob Doherty made a motion to approve sharing a portion of the
administration fees received by the IDA for 444 River Street with the
LDC according to the agreement.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
X. Adjournment
With no other items to discuss, the IDA portion of the meeting was adjourned at 11:00
a.m.
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
669 RIVER STREET LLC
DECEMBER 15, 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 December 15, 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
Tina Urzan, Board Member
Hon. Robert Doherty, Board Member
Paul Carroll, Board Member
Hon. Dean Bodnar, Board Member
Lou Anthony, Board Member
Michael Phinney, Company Representative
Brian McCandless, Company Representative
Johnathan Haynes, Company Representative
Justin Miller, IDA Counsel
Mary Ellen Flores, CFO for Hire
Denee Zeigler, Acting IDA Secretary
Deanna DalPos, General Public
Lucas Nathan, General Public
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 669 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
669 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 .49 acres of real property located at 669 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the
“Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 90.78-3-2.1) and the existing building
structure located thereon consisting principally of an approximately 40,000 square foot four story
building and related site improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design,
engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and
Existing Improvements into a mixed use, multi-tenanted retail, commercial and apartment rental
building, including 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.
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 $3,800,000. 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 = $ 28,000.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $ 240,000.00
Estimated PILOT Savings = $1,975,873.00
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $2,243,873.00
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
Michael Phinney, co-owner, introduced himself to the board and spoke about the steps he
has taken to date with the project. Mr. Phinney advised that he attended RPI for architecture and
has stayed in the area. He noted that the building at 669 River Street is about 44000 square feet
mixed use building and has gone through the planning and zoning process. Mr. Phinney advised
he has gone through the State Historic review and is currently in the Federal Historic review
process. Mr. Phinney advised that he is the co-owner of The Local Public Tea House located in
Saratoga Springs; a property he purchased and developed with Johnathan Haynes about ten years
ago. He advised it is a 10,000 square foot building that is three stories. The pub is on the first
floor and our design offices are on the second and third floor. Mr. Phinney explained that when
they first moved into the building their office was on the third floor and a sub-tenant and gallery
were on the second floor. They designed the building to accommodate growth and it is currently
full. Mr. Phinney advised that they are also expanding their design offices to a small office
space in Troy. He advised their success allowed them to open the Lake Local on Saratoga Lake.
He would like to bring their brand to Troy. The Troy Local will occupy the first ground level of
the building as well as a basement level that opens up to the river. Mr. Phinney advised that they
will add brewing operations, headed up by Mr. Haynes, that will help supply all three restaurants
and help grow their brand recognition. Mr. Phinney advised the Saratoga restaurant has a great
brunch following and uses local coffee roaster. He added that they would like to do their own
coffee roasting in this location and hopefully add in a small bakery and café that will also help to
supply all three of the restaurants with locally produced goods. Mr. Phinney advised that the
middle floor of the building was approved for apartments and/or offices. After discussions, it
was decided to use it for office/incubator space and have residential on the top floor.
Mr. Phinney explained that they are involved in real estate and development with their main job
being architecture and design. He noted that they are not interested in a quick turnaround with
the real estate portion; they want to build a brand with the restaurants. The board asked why the
PILOT is necessary to their project. Mr. Phinney noted that when you look at our pro forma with
the PILOT, the real estate makes a small amount of money. He added that this project will be a
risk for them; there are some environmental factors with the building that have to be addressed.
He explained that for us to take that risk, they need to seek assistance. Mr. Phinney spoke about
the turnaround that happened at the location of their first venture in Saratoga. He explained that
it was considered to be off the beaten path and not a location the people wanted to visit. He
advised that over time, their investment helped the area around the business by reducing criminal
activity, the city installed new street lights and it became an area that people felt safe. The board
noted that the PILOT incentive they are offering will not go below the amount currently being
received for taxes. The current taxes will be the starting point and will gradually go up each year
based on the improvements and new assessed value of the property. The chairman added that
this PILOT will take a property in an area that will materially improve the property while
improving the neighbor hoods viability. Mr. Phinney agreed and noted that the real estate
portion of this project is secondary for us, we may make money at some point down the road, but
we are more focused on success of the restaurant. He added that we will bring in a large amount
in sales taxes. The board asked about how they will be affected if something changes with their
federal tax credits, due to changes with the federal program. Mr. Phinney advised they will still
do the project, but may have to make some slight changes. Mr. Doherty wanted to note his
enthusiasm for the project; both for what they are doing in that area and the type of work they do
as far as investing in an urban setting. Mr. McCandless spoke about his role in the project and
noted that he has had studio space in this neighborhood for about 35 years. About three years
ago he purchased the building where the Hanger is now located, hoping to create a small
performance space for music and events. He noted that it was a side project for him; not his core
business. Mr. McCandless noted that 669 River Street generated a lot of interest over the years,
but noted that not many people wanted to take on the challenges of such a unique building.
Originally he hoped that the building site would eventually be parking for The Hanger, but after
discussions he saw the potential of the site. He added that Mr. Phinney and Mr. Hayes have
great track records and believes this space could become a staple to the area; especially adding in
the brewing and coffee roasting portion of the business. Mr. McCandless spoke about the
neighborhood coming together as a whole with this restaurant bringing more people and jobs to
this specific area and the other development that has taken place over the past few years.
The board asked about job numbers. Mr. Phinney noted that they are planning on about 50 jobs;
and that is being conservative. The Local in Saratoga has 45 year round jobs and is about 1/5 the
space of this building. He added that the Lake Local is about 145 seasonal jobs and 5 year round
jobs. Mr. Phinney added that the Troy location could potentially have more jobs if the ancillary
projects take off. The board asked about the amount of capital invested. Mr. Phinney advised
we will have close to $1 Million invested. He added that we can provide the engineering,
architectural and construction management services. This helps us with getting our financing.
The chairman asked if the bank will be asking for recourse. Mr. Phinney advised yes. Mr.
McCandless spoke about his part in the project explaining that the Hanger will be combined with
the project at 669 River and become his investment into this project.
Mr. Nathan asked about the cluster or properties and the condition of the streets and traffic in
that area. Mr. McCandless agreed that the traffic in that area does need to be slowed and made
safer for pedestrians. Mr. Strichman noted that the Uncle Sam Connection is currently out to bid
and will begin construction next spring. He added that there will be bike lanes clearly marked,
traffic calming and sidewalk improvements that will help the situation. The board agreed that it
can be a dangerous spot. Mr. Strichman added that the city has a complete streets policy with a
committee that will be looking citywide at major thoroughfares and how to implement
improvements.
Ms. DalPos asked about the timeline of the project once all approvals and credits are approved.
Mr. Phinney advised that the tax credits are a big part of that and we should know something in
the next few months. He advised that once that is determined, we have some additional details to
complete and then work can start in late fall 2018 or early spring of 2019.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at 10:20 a.m.
PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(669River Street LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on December 15, 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
Brian Carroll X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen
Flores, Michael Phinney, Brian McCandless, Johnathan Haynes, Lucas Nathan 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 669River Street LLC, for itself or an entity to be formed.
On motion duly made by Tina Urzan and seconded by Brian 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
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 12/17 #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 669 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
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, 669 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 .49 acres of real property located at 669 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the
“Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 90.78-3-2.1) and the existing building
structure located thereon consisting principally of an approximately 40,000 square foot four story
building and related site improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design,
engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and
Existing Improvements into a mixed use, multi-tenanted retail, commercial and apartment rental
building, including 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, by resolution adopted October 27, 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 (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 December 15, 2017 whereat all
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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
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
(C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the
Project, thereby increasing employment opportunities in the City of Troy, New York, and
otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and
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(D) The Project will not result in the removal of a civic, commercial, industrial, or
manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one
area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the
abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant
of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the
Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to
another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing
such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to
preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and
(E) The Authority has reviewed the Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning
Commission and determined the Project involves an “Unlisted Action” as said term is defined
under SEQRA. The review is uncoordinated. Based upon the review by the Authority of the
Negative Declaration, related Environmental Assessment Form (the “EAF”) and related
documents delivered by the Company to the Authority and other representations made by the
Company to the Authority in connection with the Project, the Authority hereby ratifies the
SEQRA determination made by the Planning Commission and the Authority further finds that (i)
the Project will result in no major impacts and, therefore, is one which may not cause significant
damage to the environment; (ii) the Project will not have a “significant effect on the
environment” as such quoted terms are defined in SEQRA; and (iii) no “environmental impact
statement” as such quoted term is defined in SEQRA, need be prepared for this action. This
determination constitutes a negative declaration in connection with the Authority’s sponsorship
and involvement with the Project for purposes of SEQRA.
Section 2. The Authority hereby accepts the Minutes of the Public Hearing and
approves the provision of the proposed Financial Assistance to the Company, including (i) a
sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in
furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax
exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance
of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the
Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement.
Section 3. Subject to the Company executing the Leaseback Agreement and/or a
related Agent Agreement, along with the delivery to the Authority of a binder, certificate or other
evidence of liability insurance policy for the Project satisfactory to the Authority, the Authority
hereby authorizes the undertaking of the Project, including the acquisition of a leasehold interest
in the Land and Existing Improvements pursuant to the Lease Agreement and related recording
documents, the form and substance of which shall be approved as to form and content by counsel
to the Authority. Subject to the within conditions, the Authority further authorizes the execution
and delivery of the Leaseback Agreement, wherein the Company is authorized to undertake the
construction and equipping of the Improvements and hereby appoints the Company as the true
and lawful agent of the Authority: (i) to acquire, construct and equip the Improvements and
acquire and install the Equipment; (ii) to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any contracts,
orders, receipts, writings and instructions, as the stated agent for the Authority with the authority
to delegate such agency, in whole or in part, to agents, subagents, contractors, and subcontractors
of such agents and subagents and to such other parties as the Company chooses; and (iii) in
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general, to do all things which may be requisite or proper for completing the Project, all with the
same powers and the same validity that the Authority could do if acting in its own behalf. 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 $3,000,000.00, which result in New York State and
local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed
$240,000.00. The Authority agrees to consider any requests by the Company for increase to the
amount of sales and use tax exemption benefits authorized by the Authority upon being provided
with appropriate documentation detailing the additional purchases of property or services, and, to
the extent required, the Authority authorizes and conducts any supplemental public hearing(s).
Pursuant to Section 1963-b of the Act, the Authority may recover or recapture from the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, any sales and use tax exemption benefits taken or
purported to be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party
authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project, if it is determined that: (i) the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, is not entitled to the sales and use tax exemption
benefits; (ii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are in excess of the amounts authorized to
be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to
make purchases for the benefit of the Project; (iii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are
for property or services not authorized by the Authority as part of the Project; (iv) the Company
has made a material false statement on its application for financial assistance; (v) the sales and
use tax exemption benefits are taken in cases where the Company, its agents, consultants,
subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project
fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner
approved by the Authority in connection with the Project; and/or (vi) the Company obtains
mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements and fails to comply with a
material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in
connection with the Project (collectively, items (i) through (vi) hereby defined as a “Recapture
Event”).
As a condition precedent of receiving sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage
recording tax exemption benefits, and real property tax abatement benefits, the Company, its
agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the
benefit of the Project, must (i) if a Recapture Event determination is made by the Authority,
cooperate with the Authority in its efforts to recover or recapture any sales and use tax
exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements
abatement benefits, and (ii) promptly pay over any such amounts to the Authority that the
Authority demands, if and as so required to be paid over as determined by the Authority.
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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
opinion of the officer, employee or agent acting, desirable and proper to effect the purposes of
the foregoing resolutions and to cause compliance by the Authority with all of the terms,
covenants and provisions of the documents executed for and on behalf of the Authority.
Section 7. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC HEARING MATERIALS
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EXHIBIT B
SEQRA MATERIALS
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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Ratifying Administrative Fee Policy)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority was convened on
December 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at 433 River Street, Troy, New York 12180
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, with the following members being:
PRESENT: Kevin O’Bryan, Steve Strichman, Brian Carroll, Tina Urzan, Hon. Robert Doherty,
Paul Carroll, Hon. Dean Bodnar and Lou Anthony
ABSENT: Susan Farrell
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Deanna DalPos, Mary
Ellen Flores, Michael Phinney, Brian McCandless, Johnathan Haynes, Lucas Nathan and Denee
Zeigler.
On motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was placed before the
members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority:
Resolution No. 12/17 #2
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RATIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE FEE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
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 “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, pursuant to Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2015, the Authority approved by
resolution dated May 20, 2016 the following administrative policies and forms: (i) an updated
Application for Financial Assistance (the “Application”); (ii) an updated Project Recapture and
Termination Policy; (iii) a Uniform Project Evaluation Policy; and (iv) a standard form of Agent
and Financial Assistance and Project Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to ratify the Administrative Fee Schedule contained
within the Application and also authorize certain fee sharing with the Troy Local Development
Corporation (“TLDC”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The Authority hereby ratifies the Administrative Fee Schedule contained
within the Application, and as set forth within Exhibit A, hereto.
Section 2. The Authority hereby recognizes and acknowledges the role of TLDC as a
charitable, not-for-profit local development corporation and supporting organization for both the
Authority and the City of Troy, New York. In furtherance of same, TLDC undertakes certain
real estate development projects and initiatives that generate new projects for the Authority. In
recognition of TLDC’s mission and projects that support the Authority’s mission, the Authority
hereby approves the assignment of administrative fee income for projects that are generated and
led by TLDC activities. The foregoing shall include projects associated with the former King
Fuels site, 444 River Street, and any other projects that the Authority may identify from time to
time. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Authority hereby authorizes the execution and delivery
of the Administrative Fee Sharing Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Section 3. The members, 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 3. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll
call, which resulted as follows:
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
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
The Resolutions were thereupon duly adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Troy Industrial Development Authority (TIDA)
433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy New York 12180
AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Taxable and Tax Exempt Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
Application Fee: A non‐refundable fee of $2,500.00 and a $500.00 processing fee are
payable to the TIDA at the time the application is submitted. The
$2,500.00 fee will be credited towards the total fee at closing.
Fee: First $10,000,000: .75% of the principal amount of the bond series.
Over $10,000,000: .5% of the bond series
Annual (post‐closing) administrative fee of $1,500.00
Straight Lease Transactions (including PILOT Agreement)
Application Fee: A non‐refundable fee of $2,500.00 and a $500.00 processing fee are
payable to the TIDA at the time the application is submitted. The
$2500.00 fee will be credited towards the total fee at closing.
Fee: .75% of total Project Cost
Annual administrative fee of $500.00
Sales Tax and/or Mortgage Recording Tax only Transactions (No PILOT
Agreement)
Application Fee: A non‐refundable fee of $2,500.00 and a $500.00 processing fee are
payable to the TIDA at the time the application is submitted. The
$2500.00 fee will be credited towards the total fee at closing.
Fee: Minimum $4,500.00 or 10% estimated exemption amount, whichever is
greater
Annual administrative fee of $500.00
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EXHIBIT B
Form of Administrative Fee Sharing Agreement
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Agenda
Chairman Board Members
Kevin O’Bryan
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Vice‐Chair Paul Carroll
Brian Carroll Hon. Robert Doherty
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Louis Anthony
Executive Director
Steven Strichman December 15, 2017 Tina Urzan
10:00 a.m. Susan Farrell
Planning Department Conference Room
AGENDA
I. Public Hearing – 669 River Street, LLC
II. Approval of Minutes from the October 27, 2017 board meeting.
III. 669 River Street, LLC – Project Authorizing Resolution
IV. Ratifying Administration Fee Policy – Authorizing Resolution
V. Executive Director Report
VI. Financials
VII. Old Business ‐ Auditor RFP
VIII. New Business:
‐ Meeting Schedule for 2018
‐ Board Member Evaluations
IX. Adjournment
City Hall – 433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180
Phone: 518.279.7166
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
669 RIVER STREET LLC
DECEMBER 15, 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 December 15, 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
[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 669 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
669 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 .49 acres of real property located at 669 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the
“Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 90.78-3-2.1) and the existing building
structure located thereon consisting principally of an approximately 40,000 square foot four story
building and related site improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design,
engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and
Existing Improvements into a mixed use, multi-tenanted retail, commercial and apartment rental
building, including 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.
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 $3,800,000. 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 = $ 28,000.00
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions = $ 240,000.00
Estimated PILOT Savings = $1,975,873.00
Total estimated Financial Assistance = $2,243,873.00
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
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed at ________ a.m.
Troy
Industrial Development Authority
October 27, 2017
10:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Steve Strichman, Brian Carroll, Tina Urzan, Hon. Robert Doherty, Susan
Farrell, Hon. Dean Bodnar and Lou Anthony
Absent: Paul Carroll
Also in attendance: Justin Miller, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen Flores, Cheryl Kennedy, Sara
McDermott, Brian McCandless, John Haynes, Tim O’Byrne, Kevin Bette and Denee Zeigler.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Minutes
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The board reviewed the minutes from the September 15, 2017 board meeting.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the September 15,
2017 meeting minutes.
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Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried.
First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC – Authorizing Resolution
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Mr. Strichman advised that we need to make a correction to the authorizing resolution for
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433 River Street, LLC regarding job numbers. He noted that the numbers used in the
authorizing resolution were based on the number of employees rather than the number
of FTE’s; 1025 is being reduced to 930. The board members had a general discussion on
how to calculate the number of FTE’s. Mr. Miller noted that the extended PILOT for this
project was largely based on job retention and the agreement stated if they went below
the 1025 number, this board would have the authority to end the PILOT. Mr. Miller
noted that the updated job numbers will now be updated in the resolutions to show the
bottom line as 930 FTE’s. Mr. Bette advised that there was an error when the forms
were filled out during the application process. He wanted to make sure the numbers
were clear and accurate. Mr. Bette noted some upcoming changes with the tenants and
advised of some updates to the project on the ninth floor. Mr. Strichman asked if there
was any change to the project description. Mr. Miller advised no, just the number of jobs
that will need to be met. (See attached Resolution 10/17 #1)
Hon. Bob Doherty made a motion to approve the amended authorizing
resolution for 433 River Street, LLC.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
III. Five one Five River Street, LLC – Authorizing Resolution
Mr. Strichman advised that there are also some corrections needed to the authorizing
resolution for Five one Five River Street. He noted that the original resolution mentioned
only one parcel, not both. This increased the acreage to 2.25, 80,000 sf. It also amends
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the number of rooms from 124 to 132. Mr. Bette spoke to the board about the parcel
corrections. He noted that there was a restaurant planned for the south end of the hotel
which began to outgrow the intended space; 3000 sf. Mr. Bette advised that they went
back to Marriot and asked them if we could change the retail use and include some
additional rooms without changing the design of the building. (See attached Resolution
10/17 #2)
Susan Farrell made a motion to approve the amended authorizing
resolution for Five one Five River Street, LLC.
Hon. Dean Bodnar seconded the motion, motion carried.
IV. 669 River Street, LLC – Initial Project Resolution
Mr. Strichman introduced the project to the board and noted that the building was
previously used as a paint factory and is located across from the Ale House. He
introduced Dr. McCandless and Johnathan Haynes to the board. Dr. McCandless advised
that the building is four floors and approximately 44,000 sq ft. The board asked about
the project details. Mr. Haynes advised that the two lower levels consist of street level
and below street level. He noted that those will be a mix of restaurant, brewery and
café. The third floor will be office space and the fourth floor will be apartments. Dr.
McCandless noted that originally they wanted residential only on the upper floors, but
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decided that there is a demand for small office space and felt it would be a good fit with
the retail uses on the lower floors. Mr. Haynes also noted that a floor of office space
would be a nice buffer for the residential units on the top floor. The board agreed that
this will be a nice addition to the neighborhood. Dr. McCandless spoke about his ongoing
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vision for the neighborhood, which started with his purchase of The Hangar several years
ago. Mr. Doherty asked about the number of FTE’s intended for the project site and how
they were determined when there is no vendor for the site. Dr. McCandless advised that
he did not want to over promise on the application, but noted that his partner, Mr.
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Haynes owns and operates two restaurants already in Saratoga. He added that this will
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be Troy location of one of his restaurants. Mr. Haynes noted that his smaller location in
Saratoga has 50 employees; approximately 2,000 sf. This location, 20,000 sf, will be
much bigger and will have more employees. Mr. Doherty asked about the machinery and
equipment listed of $1 Million and wanted to clarify if it included everything. Mr. Haynes
advised that it includes the micro-brewing equipment. Mr. Doherty advised that it is
encouraging that they already have EZ approval and they are expanding into this
neighborhood. (See attached Resolution 10/17 #3)
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the Initial Project Resolution for
669 River Street, LLC.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Beacon Communities Development MLK Revitalization project – Phase II
Mr. O’Byrne spoke to the board about the history of the project and Phase II of the MLK
project. He spoke about the sometimes lengthy application process for low income
housing tax credits. Mr. O’Byrne noted that Phase I started in 2014 and is currently
under construction and about 50% complete. He added that the first building will be
occupied next week. Mr. O’Byrne thanked the IDA for their support on Phase I. He
added that they are now ready for Phase II of the project and are asking for a letter of
support to send in with their application for low income housing tax credits. The
chairman explained that that is the main reason we are here today and noted that we will
see this project again for resolutions after low income housing tax credits are obtained.
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Mr. O’Byrne advised that we should know in May 2018 if they were approved for the
housing credits and wanted to note that they are only asking for a PILOT agreement; no
mortgage recording tax exemption or sales tax exemptions. Mr. Miller advised that the
mortgage recording tax and sales tax exemptions are received through a different
agency. He added that this site was previously tax exempt and now will be place on the
tax rolls via the PILOT agreement. Mr. O’Byrne explained that phase II includes two
different parcels; the remaining parcels located within MLK and an adjacent parcel to the
MLK site. He further explained that it is on the right hand side as you are heading into
the MLK apartments. Mr. Bodnar asked about the plans to include properties located in
the North Central neighborhood. Mr. O’Byrne explained that HUD has a program in place
that didn’t fit with this project, but may let us do work elsewhere. Mr. Bodnar asked if
there is a Phase III that would include properties in North Central. Mr. O’Byrne advised
no, but they may be able to come up with a plan in the near future that fits with one of
HUD’s programs. Mr. Carroll asked for a recap of Phase I and the new areas for Phase
II. Mr. O’Byrne advised that the MLK parcel was subdivided before the project began.
Phase I was done on one parcel, Phase II will be on the parcel that was subdivided and a
parcel adjacent to this site. Mr. O’Byrne illustrated the Phases on a map.
Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve a letter of support be
drafted for the Beacon Communities Development MLK Revitalization
project Phase II.
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Ratification of Administration Fee Policy
VII.
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Mr. Strichman noted that this item will be reviewed next month and advised that there
are still some details that need to be worked out between the IDA and LDC.
City Staffing Agreement 2017 and 2018
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Mr. Strichman spoke about the agreement we have with the city for services provided to
the IDA by staff in the planning department. He advised that we adopted the amount of
$100,000 in the budget for this year, but it has not been paid out to date. Mr. Strichman
noted that he would like to keep the amount the same for next year. The board had a
general discussion about the reimbursement amounts over the past few years and how
they were calculated. Mr. Doherty asked if we should increase the amount paid to the
city by 2% to account for budget settlements and salary increases. Mr. Strichman
advised not for this year or next year; the city has already budgeted in $100,000. Mr.
Carroll asked for clarification on the process. Mr. Strichman explained that we approve
the amount in the budget the previous year and the board authorizes the payment to be
issued. The board advised that the city is fairly reimbursed by both the IDA and LDC
noting that the LDC contributes $15,000 per year towards Steve’s salary.
Hon. Bob Doherty made a motion to approve the $100,000 payment to
the city for staffing reimbursements for both 2017 and 2018.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
VIII. Budget
Mr. Strichman noted that the budget in front of them includes a couple of additional
items on the top line and bottom line to help us determine our financial standing; it’s not
submitted as part of the budget. Mr. Strichman went through each line item with the
board members.
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Hon. Dean Bodnar made a motion to approve the 2018 IDA Budget as
presented.
Susan Farrell seconded the motion, motion carried.
IX. Executive Director Report
701 River Street – Mr. Strichman advised this project is going back in front of the
Planning Commission now that the City Council has looked at abandoning the portion of
President Street that separates the Mlock parcel from the Marshall Ray building. He
advised that there will be a public hearing regarding the parcel transfer on December 7th.
Mr. Miller advised that we will be able to move forward with our portion of the project
once they have the public hearing in December.
X. Financials
Ms. Flores advised that the balance sheet shows $981,000 in assets with $670,000 in
cash. She advised that the biggest change on the balance sheet is that cash went up.
The board asked about a negative amount showing in the receivables. Ms. Flores
advised that represents an early PILOT payment that was received. The chairman asked
about the $100,000 showing under land. Ms. Flores advised that is related to the Mlock
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parcel.
Ms. Flores advised $169,000 in income; includes admin fees for 444 River Street and a
portion of 515 River Street. Mr. Miller advised that 515 River Street will be closing next
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week. He added that we will also get funds from 10 River Street and 701 River Street.
The board noted that the project at 701 River Street would not have happened without
the help from the Troy LDC; another reason to set up the fee sharing agreement.
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Tina Urzan made a motion to accept the financials as presented.
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Susan Farrell seconded the motion, motion carried.
Adjournment to CRC portion of the meeting at 10:50 a.m.
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn to the IDA portion of the meeting
to convene as the CRC.
Susan Farrell seconded the motion, motion carried.
Brian Carroll made a motion to re-convene the IDA portion of the
meeting at 10:15 a.m.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
XI. Old Business
No new business to discuss.
XII. New Business
No new business to discuss.
XIII. Adjournment
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Hon. Doherty spoke about the mission of our board and noted how he appreciates that
over time we have worked with recipients that are considered more in need of services
we offer; student housing, senior housing and lower to middle income. The chairman
agreed and noted that he is happy that we have also expanding into some of the
underserved areas of the city.
With no other items to discuss, the IDA portion of the meeting was adjourned at 11:00
a.m.
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Hon. Bob Doherty seconded the motion, motion carried.
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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on October 27, 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
Louis Anthony X
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Paul Carroll
Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
X
X
X
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The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen
Flores, Cheryl Kennedy, Sara McDermott, Brian McCandless, John Haynes, Tim O’Byrne,
Kevin Bette and Denee Zeigler
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After the meeting had been duly called to order, the Chairman announced that among the
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purposes of the meeting was to consider and take action on certain matters pertaining to a
proposed project for the benefit of First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC, 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
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
Resolution No. 10/17 #1
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE
“AUTHORITY”) RELATING TO A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS FURTHER DEFINED
HEREIN) FOR THE BENEFIT OF FIRST COLUMBIA 433 RIVER STREET, LLC (THE
“COMPANY”)
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, reference is made to a certain resolution adopted by the Authority on
September 23, 2016 (the “Project Authorizing Resolution”) authorizing the undertaking of a
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certain Project (the “Project”, as defined within the Project Authorizing Resolution) for the
benefit of FIRST COLUMBIA 433 RIVER STREET, LLC (the “Company”), pursuant to
which the Authority and Company entered into various documents and agreements (collectively,
the “Closing Documents”), including, but not limited to: (i) a certain Agent and Financial
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Assistance and Project Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2016 (the “Agent Agreement”), (ii) a
certain Leaseback Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2016 (the “Leaseback Agreement”), and
(iii) a certain Amended and Restated Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement, dated as of October 27,
2016 (the “PILOT Agreement”); and
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WHEREAS, the Company has advised the Authority that the original Application for
Financial Assistance and underlying job reports relating to the Project contained some reporting
errors and the Authority and Company desire to amend the Closing Documents to correct the
“Job Retention” (as defined within the Closing Documents) from 1,025 to 930.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The definition of “Project” as contained within the Project Authorizing
Resolution and Closing Documents are hereby amended to read as follows:
FIRST COLUMBIA 433 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 retention by the Authority of a leasehold
interest in an approximately 3.7 acre parcel of land located at 433 River Street in the City of
Troy, New York (the “Land”, being comprised of TMID Nos 101.29-1-1./1 and 101.30-6-3) and
the improvements located thereon consisting of five (5) existing buildings containing on the
aggregate approximately 335,000 square feet and a surface parking lot with a capacity for
approximately 300 vehicles, along with other site and infrastructure improvements located
thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, on the Land and Existing Improvements of up to 20,000 square feet of additional
commercial space on the 9th floor of the Existing Improvements (collectively, the
“Improvements”) for continued operation of the Existing Improvements and Improvements as a
commercial facility leased to tenants of the Company that will directly and indirectly retain at
least 930 full time jobs (the “Job Retention”), (iii) the acquisition and installation by the
Company in and around the Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain items of
equipment and other tangible personal property necessary and incidental in connection with the
Company’s development of the Project in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and
Improvements (the “Equipment”, and collectively with the Land, the Existing Improvements and
the Improvements, the “Facility”), and (iv) the leasing of the Facility back to the Company a new
“Straight-lease transaction”, as defined within Section 1951(12) of the Act, whereby the
Authority and Company will enter into a Lease Agreement, Leaseback Agreement and related
Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) to be negotiated (collectively, the
“Restructuring”); and
Section 2. The Authority hereby authorizes the execution and delivery of an
Omnibus Amendment Agreement to amend the Closing Documents for the exclusive purposes
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of: (i) correcting the Job Retention, as set forth above; and (ii) redefining “Materiality” in the
Closing Documents with respect to any negative deviation to be 95 full time jobs. All other
provisions contained within the Project Authorizing Resolution and Closing Documents shall
remain in full force and effect.
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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 4. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Five One Five River St., LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on October 27, 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
Louis Anthony X
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Paul Carroll
Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
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The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Steven Strichman, Justin Miller, Mary
Ellen Flores, Cheryl Kennedy, Sara McDermott, Brian McCandless, MD, Jonathan Haynes, Tim
O’Byrne, Kevin Bette and Denee Zeigler
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purposes of the meeting was to consider and take action on certain matters pertaining to a
proposed project for the benefit of Five One Five River St., LLC, for itself or an entity to be
formed.
On motion duly made by Susan Farrell and seconded by Hon. Dean Bodnar, the
following resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development
Authority:
Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Kevin O’Bryan X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Brian Carroll X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE
“AUTHORITY”) RELATING TO A CERTAIN PROJECT (AS FURTHER DEFINED
HEREIN) FOR THE BENEFIT OF FIVE ONE FIVE RIVER ST., LLC (THE “COMPANY”)
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, by resolution adopted by the Authority on September 23, 2016 (the “Project
Authorizing Resolution”), the Authority authorized the undertaking of a certain Project (the
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“Project”) for the benefit of FIVE ONE FIVE RIVER ST., LLC, for itself and/or on behalf of
an entity to be formed ( collectively, the “Company”), consisting of (i) the acquisition by the
Authority of a leasehold interest in approximately 1.52 acres of real property located at 515
River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID
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No. 101.30-6-2) and the existing parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon
(the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, on the Land and Existing Improvements of a 5-story, approximately 75,000
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square foot hotel building containing 124 rooms, restaurant and amenity spaces, along with
exterior access and egress improvements, parking, curbage, site work and landscaping
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improvements (collectively, the “Improvements”), and (iii) the acquisition and installation by the
Company in and around the Existing Improvements and Improvements of certain items of
equipment and other tangible personal property necessary and incidental in connection with the
Company’s development of the Project in and around the Land, Existing Improvements and
Improvements (the “Equipment”, and collectively with the Land, the Existing Improvements and
the Improvements, the “Facility”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the Project Authorizing Resolution, the
Authority and Company entered into a certain Agency and Financial Assistance and Project
Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2017 (the “Agent Agreement”), wherein the Authority
formally appointed the Company as agent to undertake the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Company has advised the Authority that the Site Plan approval process
and authorizations by the Planning Commission of the City of Troy has resulted in some
technical adjustments and corrections to the Project which the Authority and Company desire to
formally approve and memorialize, including (i) clarification of total project acreage with a
merged parcel, (ii) clarification of total building square footage, (iii) clarification of total hotel
room number, and (iv) elimination of restaurant components.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The definition of “Project” as contained within the Project Authorizing
Resolution and Agent Agreement are hereby amended to read as follows:
FIVE ONE FIVE RIVER ST., LLC, for itself and/or on behalf of an entity to be formed (
collectively, the “Company”), has requested the Authority’s assistance with a certain project (the
“Project”) consisting of (i) the acquisition by the Authority of a leasehold interest in
approximately 2.25 acres of real property located at 515 River Street, Troy, New York 12180
(the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.30-6-2) and the existing
parking, site and infrastructure improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii)
the planning, design, engineering, construction, reconstruction, on the Land and Existing
Improvements of a 5-story, approximately 80,000 square foot hotel building containing 132
rooms and related common and amenity spaces, along with exterior access and egress
improvements, parking, curbage, site work and landscaping improvements (collectively, the
“Improvements”), and (iii) the acquisition and installation by the Company in and around the
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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
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and Agent Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 3. 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 4. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(669 River Street LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on October 27, 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 Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Kevin O’Bryan X
Brian Carroll X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
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Hon. Robert Doherty
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
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Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
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The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Deanna DalPos, Mary Ellen
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Flores, Cheryl Kennedy, Sara McDermott, Brian McCandless, John Haynes, Tim O’Byrne,
Kevin Bette 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 669 River Street 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
Brian Carroll X
Hon. Dean Bodnar X
Hon. Robert Doherty X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 10/12 #3
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF 669 RIVER
STREET LLC (THE “COMPANY”) IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN
PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED BELOW); (ii) AUTHORIZING THE
SCHEDULING, NOTICE AND CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; AND (iii) DESCRIBING THE FORMS OF
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING CONTEMPLATED BY THE
AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New
York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended
(hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to
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own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and
equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, 669 RIVER STREET 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 interest in
approximately .49 acres of real property located at 669 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the
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“Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 90.78-3-2.1) and the existing building
structure located thereon consisting principally of an approximately 40,000 square foot four story
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building and related site improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design,
engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and
Existing Improvements into a mixed use, multi-tenanted retail, commercial and apartment rental
building, including 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
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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Company has presented an application in a form acceptable to the
Authority. Based upon the representations made by the Company to the Authority in the
Company’s application and in related correspondence, the Authority hereby finds and determines
that:
(A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and
convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all
powers granted to it under the Act; and
(B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the
Act; and
(C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the
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Project, and otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and
(D) The Project will not result in the removal of a commercial, industrial, or
manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one
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area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the
abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant
of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the
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Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to
another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing
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such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to
preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and
Section 2. The proposed Financial Assistance being contemplated by the Authority
includes (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured
in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording
tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in
furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied
against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement to be negotiated.
Section 3. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to schedule, notice
and conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Act and negotiate (but not execute or
deliver) the terms of (A) 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
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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.
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PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(669River Street LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on December 15, 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
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 669River Street 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
Brian Carroll
Hon. Dean Bodnar
Hon. Robert Doherty
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Adam Hotaling
Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
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Resolution No. ____
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 669 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
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, 669 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 .49 acres of real property located at 669 River Street, Troy, New York 12180 (the
“Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 90.78-3-2.1) and the existing building
structure located thereon consisting principally of an approximately 40,000 square foot four story
building and related site improvements (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design,
engineering, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and improvement of the Land and
Existing Improvements into a mixed use, multi-tenanted retail, commercial and apartment rental
building, including 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, by resolution adopted October 27, 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 (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 December 15, 2017 whereat all
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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
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
(C) The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the
Project, thereby increasing employment opportunities in the City of Troy, New York, and
otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and
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(D) The Project will not result in the removal of a civic, commercial, industrial, or
manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one
area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the
abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant
of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the
Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to
another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing
such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to
preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and
(E) The Authority has reviewed the Negative Declaration adopted by the Planning
Commission and determined the Project involves an “Unlisted Action” as said term is defined
under SEQRA. The review is uncoordinated. Based upon the review by the Authority of the
Negative Declaration, related Environmental Assessment Form (the “EAF”) and related
documents delivered by the Company to the Authority and other representations made by the
Company to the Authority in connection with the Project, the Authority hereby ratifies the
SEQRA determination made by the Planning Commission and the Authority further finds that (i)
the Project will result in no major impacts and, therefore, is one which may not cause significant
damage to the environment; (ii) the Project will not have a “significant effect on the
environment” as such quoted terms are defined in SEQRA; and (iii) no “environmental impact
statement” as such quoted term is defined in SEQRA, need be prepared for this action. This
determination constitutes a negative declaration in connection with the Authority’s sponsorship
and involvement with the Project for purposes of SEQRA.
Section 2. The Authority hereby accepts the Minutes of the Public Hearing and
approves the provision of the proposed Financial Assistance to the Company, including (i) a
sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured in
furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording tax
exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in furtherance
of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied against the
Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement.
Section 3. Subject to the Company executing the Leaseback Agreement and/or a
related Agent Agreement, along with the delivery to the Authority of a binder, certificate or other
evidence of liability insurance policy for the Project satisfactory to the Authority, the Authority
hereby authorizes the undertaking of the Project, including the acquisition of a leasehold interest
in the Land and Existing Improvements pursuant to the Lease Agreement and related recording
documents, the form and substance of which shall be approved as to form and content by counsel
to the Authority. Subject to the within conditions, the Authority further authorizes the execution
and delivery of the Leaseback Agreement, wherein the Company is authorized to undertake the
construction and equipping of the Improvements and hereby appoints the Company as the true
and lawful agent of the Authority: (i) to acquire, construct and equip the Improvements and
acquire and install the Equipment; (ii) to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any contracts,
orders, receipts, writings and instructions, as the stated agent for the Authority with the authority
to delegate such agency, in whole or in part, to agents, subagents, contractors, and subcontractors
of such agents and subagents and to such other parties as the Company chooses; and (iii) in
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general, to do all things which may be requisite or proper for completing the Project, all with the
same powers and the same validity that the Authority could do if acting in its own behalf. 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 $3,000,000.00, which result in New York State and
local sales and use tax exemption benefits (“sales and use tax exemption benefits”) not to exceed
$240,000.00. The Authority agrees to consider any requests by the Company for increase to the
amount of sales and use tax exemption benefits authorized by the Authority upon being provided
with appropriate documentation detailing the additional purchases of property or services, and, to
the extent required, the Authority authorizes and conducts any supplemental public hearing(s).
Pursuant to Section 1963-b of the Act, the Authority may recover or recapture from the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, any sales and use tax exemption benefits taken or
purported to be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party
authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project, if it is determined that: (i) the
Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make
purchases for the benefit of the Project, is not entitled to the sales and use tax exemption
benefits; (ii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are in excess of the amounts authorized to
be taken by the Company, its agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to
make purchases for the benefit of the Project; (iii) the sales and use tax exemption benefits are
for property or services not authorized by the Authority as part of the Project; (iv) the Company
has made a material false statement on its application for financial assistance; (v) the sales and
use tax exemption benefits are taken in cases where the Company, its agents, consultants,
subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the benefit of the Project
fails to comply with a material term or condition to use property or services in the manner
approved by the Authority in connection with the Project; and/or (vi) the Company obtains
mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements and fails to comply with a
material term or condition to use property or services in the manner approved by the Authority in
connection with the Project (collectively, items (i) through (vi) hereby defined as a “Recapture
Event”).
As a condition precedent of receiving sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage
recording tax exemption benefits, and real property tax abatement benefits, the Company, its
agents, consultants, subcontractors, or any other party authorized to make purchases for the
benefit of the Project, must (i) if a Recapture Event determination is made by the Authority,
cooperate with the Authority in its efforts to recover or recapture any sales and use tax
exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax benefits and/or real property tax abatements
abatement benefits, and (ii) promptly pay over any such amounts to the Authority that the
Authority demands, if and as so required to be paid over as determined by the Authority.
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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
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 December 15, 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)
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EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC HEARING MATERIALS
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EXHIBIT B
SEQRA MATERIALS
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12-12-79 (3/99)-9c
SEQR
State Environmental Quality Review
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance
Project Number PC2017-0031 Date: April 11, 2017
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to
Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law.
The City of Troy Planning Commission, as lead agency, has determined that the
proposed action described below will not have a significant adverse environmental impact and a
Draft Impact Statement will not be prepared.
Name of Action:
669 River Street
SEQR Status: Type 1 G
Unlisted G
✔
Conditioned Negative Declaration: G Yes
✔
G No
Description of Action:
SEQRA & Site Plan Review - Applicant is proposing to occupy a mixed use building with a brew
pub/cafe and apartments. Project is located at 669 River Street, a B5 Zone, Tax Map ID
90.78-3-2-1. Applicant is River Street LLC, 130 Canvass Street, Cohoes, NY 12047.
Location: (Include street address and the name of the municipality/county. A location map of
appropriate scale is also recommended.)
669 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
SEQR Negative Declaration Page 2 of 2
Reasons Supporting This Determination:
(See 617.7(a)-(c) for requirements of this determination ; see 617.7(d) for Conditioned Negative Declaration)
1. There is little or no impact on Land.
2. There will be no impact on Geological Features.
3. There will be no impact on Surface Water.4. there will be no impact on Groundwater.
5. There will be no impact on Flooding.
6. There will be no impact on Air.
7. There will be no impact on Plants or Animals.
8. There will be no impact on Agricultural Resources.
9. There will be little or no impact on Aesthetic Resources.
10. There will be no impact on Historical or Archaeological Resources.
11. There will be little or no impact on Open Space and Recreation
12. There will be no impact on Critical Environmental Areas.
13. There will be little or no impact on Transportation.
14. There will be little to no impact on Energy.
15. There will be little to no impact on Noise, Odor or Light.
16. There will be no impact to Human Health
17. There will be little to no impact with Community Plans.
18. There will be little to no impact on Community Character.
If Conditioned Negative Declaration, provide on attachment the specific mitigation measures imposed, and
identify comment period (not less than 30 days from date of pubication In the ENB)
For Further Information:
Contact Person: Chris Brown
Address: City of Troy Planning Department, 433 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Telephone Number: 518.279.7155
For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a Copy of this Notice is sent to:
Chief Executive Officer , Town / City / Village of
Other involved agencies (If any)
Applicant (If any)
Environmental Notice Bulletin, 625 Broadway, Albany NY, 12233-1750 (Type One Actions only)
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Ratifying Administrative Fee Policy)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority was convened on
December 15, 20017 at 10:00 a.m. at 433 River Street, Troy, New York 12180
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, with the following members being:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE ALSO PRESENT:
On motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was placed before the
members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority:
Resolution No. 12/17 #1
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RATIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE FEE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
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 “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, pursuant to Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2015, the Authority approved by
resolution dated May 20, 2016 the following administrative policies and forms: (i) an updated
Application for Financial Assistance (the “Application”); (ii) an updated Project Recapture and
Termination Policy; (iii) a Uniform Project Evaluation Policy; and (iv) a standard form of Agent
and Financial Assistance and Project Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to ratify the Administrative Fee Schedule contained
within the Application and also authorize certain fee sharing with the Troy Local Development
Corporation (“TLDC”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Authority hereby ratifies the Administrative Fee Schedule contained
within the Application, and as set forth within Exhibit A, hereto.
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Section 2. The Authority hereby recognizes and acknowledges the role of TLDC as a
charitable, not-for-profit local development corporation and supporting organization for both the
Authority and the City of Troy, New York. In furtherance of same, TLDC undertakes certain
real estate development projects and initiatives that generate new projects for the Authority. In
recognition of TLDC’s mission and projects that support the Authority’s mission, the Authority
hereby approves the assignment of administrative fee income for projects that are generated and
led by TLDC activities. The foregoing shall include projects associated with the former King
Fuels site, 444 River Street, and any other projects that the Authority may identify from time to
time. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Authority hereby authorizes the execution and delivery
of the Administrative Fee Sharing Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Section 3. The members, 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 3. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll
call, which resulted as follows:
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 Resolutions were thereupon duly adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Troy Industrial Development Authority (TIDA)
433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy New York 12180
AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Taxable and Tax Exempt Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
Application Fee: A non‐refundable fee of $2,500.00 and a $500.00 processing fee are
payable to the TIDA at the time the application is submitted. The
$2,500.00 fee will be credited towards the total fee at closing.
Fee: First $10,000,000: .75% of the principal amount of the bond series.
Over $10,000,000: .5% of the bond series
Annual (post‐closing) administrative fee of $1,500.00
Straight Lease Transactions (including PILOT Agreement)
Application Fee: A non‐refundable fee of $2,500.00 and a $500.00 processing fee are
payable to the TIDA at the time the application is submitted. The
$2500.00 fee will be credited towards the total fee at closing.
Fee: .75% of total Project Cost
Annual administrative fee of $500.00
Sales Tax and/or Mortgage Recording Tax only Transactions (No PILOT
Agreement)
Application Fee: A non‐refundable fee of $2,500.00 and a $500.00 processing fee are
payable to the TIDA at the time the application is submitted. The
$2500.00 fee will be credited towards the total fee at closing.
Fee: Minimum $4,500.00 or 10% estimated exemption amount, whichever is
greater
Annual administrative fee of $500.00
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EXHIBIT B
Form of Administrative Fee Sharing Agreement
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF RENSSELAER ) ss:
I, the undersigned Secretary of the Troy Industrial Development Authority, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY:
That I have compared the foregoing extract of the minutes of the meeting of the Troy
Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) including the resolution contained therein,
held on December 15, 2017, with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a
true and correct copy of the proceedings of the Authority and of such resolution set forth therein
and of the whole of said original insofar as the same relates to the subject matters therein referred
to.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that all members of said Authority had due notice of said
meeting, that the meeting was in all respects duly held and that, pursuant to Article 7 of the
Public Officers Law (Open Meetings Law), said meeting was open to the general public, and that
public notice of the time and place of said meeting was duly given in accordance with Article 7.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that 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 modified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Authority this
__ day of ______________, 2017.
Secretary
[SEAL]
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2018 Meeting Schedule
January 19th
February 16th
March 16th
April 20th
May 18th
June 15th
July 20th
August 17th
September 21st
October 19th
November 16th
December 21st
Meetings are held the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the
Planning Department Conference Room of City Hall
433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, NY 12180
Confidential Evaluation of Board Performance -Troy IDA 2017
Somewhat Somewhat
Criteria Agree Agree Disagree Disagree
Board members have a shared understanding
of the mission and purpose of the Authority.
The policies, practices and decisions of the
Board are always consistent with this mission.
Board members comprehend their role and
fiduciary responsibilities and hold themselves
and each other to these principles.
The Board has adopted policies, by-laws, and
practices for the effective governance,
management and operations of the Authority
and reviews these annually.
The Board sets clear and measurable
performance goals for the Authority that
contribute to accomplishing its mission.
The decisions made by Board members are
arrived at through independent judgment and
deliberation, free of political influence, pressure
or self-interest.
Individual Board members communicate
effectively with executive staff so as to be well
informed on the status of all important issues.
Board members are knowledgeable about the
Authority’s programs, financial statements,
reporting requirements, and other transactions.
The Board meets to review and approve all
documents and reports prior to public release
and is confident that the information being
presented is accurate and complete.
The Board knows the statutory obligations of
the Authority and if the Authority is in
compliance with state law.
Board and committee meetings facilitate open,
deliberate and thorough discussion, and the
active participation of members.
Board members have sufficient opportunity to
research, discuss, question and prepare before
decisions are made and votes taken.
Individual Board members feel empowered to
delay votes, defer agenda items, or table
actions if they feel additional information or
discussion is required.
The Board exercises appropriate oversight of
the CEO and other executive staff, including
setting performance expectations and
reviewing performance annually.
The Board has identified the areas of most risk
to the Authority and works with management to
implement risk mitigation strategies before
problems occur.
Board members demonstrate leadership and
vision and work respectfully with each other.
Date Completed: ________________________________________
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