Troy Industrial Development Authority
Regular MeetingTroy, NY · August 10, 2018
Minutes
August 10, 2018
10:00 AM
Regular Board
Meeting Minutes
Present: Kevin O’Bryan, Hon. Mark McGrath, Steve Strichman, Lou Anthony, Paul Carroll, Brian
Carroll, Tina Urzan, Susan Farrell, Hon. Anasha Cummings and Bill Strang
Absent:
Also in attendance: Justin Miller, Esq., Mary Ellen Flores, Hon. Jim Gulli, Lucas Nathan, Colton
Hill, John Laper and Denee Zeigler.
The Vice Chairman called the regular board meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Minutes
The board reviewed the minutes from the June 15, 2018 board meeting.
Paul Carroll made a motion to approve the June 15, 2018 minutes
with the correction.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
II. King’s Commons
Mr. Strichman introduced John Laper and Colton Hill to the board members. Mr.
Hill outlined the project that will be happening next to Wolfe’s Biergarten on King
Street. He explained that the project will have a zero lot line; meaning they will
build up to the edge of the lot. Mr. Hill explained that the units will be a range of
1-3 bedrooms and will be market rate apartments that will cater to both the people
already here and new people to the area. He added that they have done a lot of
market research to analyze what is needed. Mr. Hill advised that they would like to
market to millennials, students, empty nesters and families. The board asked if
student housing was going to be the focus. Mr. Hill explained that they will be
marketing to students by offering six month leases, but it will not be student
housing. The board asked if by renting to students, will increase the occupancy
amounts in any way. Mr. Hill advised that it will not change the occupancy in any
way. Ms. Farrell asked how many parking spots there will be. Mr. Hill advised that
there will be 41 covered stalls with additional 8 in overflow. He added that there
will also be 4 for Wolfe’s Biergarten; about 53 total. The board had a general
discussion regarding parking. Mr. Strichman noted that they have received
planning and zoning approvals. The board asked how it will interact with the
surrounding buildings. Mr. Hill advised that they tried to keep the look the same as
the buildings across the street. He added that the entrance/exit will be off of
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Federal Street. The board asked how many jobs will be created. Mr. Laper advised
that three jobs will be created; a renting agent, superintendent and a maintenance
person. Mr. Cummings asked about the layout and how the building will work with
the pedestrian friendly feeling of downtown. Mr. Hill explained that the amenities,
such as a meeting space, conference room and gym. It will cater to the tenants
only, there is no commercial space. Mr. Cummnigs noted that these amenities
seem to be working against the surrounding local businesses and would have liked
to see them work with the local businesses or incorporate a commercial space
within the building.
The board asked why assistance from the Troy IDA is needed. Mr. Laper explained
that assistance is needed in order to make the project viable and keep the rents at
a reasonable amount. He added the new constructions costs are high. Mr.
Cummings asked about the cost per unit. Mr. Hill advised that they are about
$200,000 per unit. Ms. Urzan asked about the rent. Mr. Hill advised they are in
the $1,350 range and tenants will be responsible for gas and electric. Mr. McGrath
asked if we are voting on this project now. The chairman noted that we only
voting on the initial project resolution which allows us to accept the application and
discuss the project further. Mr. McGrath explained that he doesn’t feel that this
project is beneficial to the downtown and the residents. He added that this project
will require additional public safety, clean ups due to the transient students with six
month leases and put a strain on many of the city’s resources. Mr. McGrath added
that he doesn’t see where it generates economic growth. He added that there is
also an apartment building a block away. Mr. Laper talked about the similar
situation currently in Glens Falls, they are experiencing a similar growth as Troy,
but there are not enough retailers thriving because there are not enough people
that live in the downtown.
The chairman noted that we do need to continue the development north of the
downtown. He asked that they clarify the extent to which this is considered
student housing; a percentage. Mr. Laper advised that they want to make the
apartments attractive to both students and families. He advised that it will be
about 15-20% students. Mr. Hill advised that by students he is referring to
graduate and upper classmen. He added that they would like to bring the growth
happening downtown further north and would like to see this vacant space utilized.
Mr. Cummings noted concern that there is going to be about 1000 new apartments
becoming available in Troy in the span of one year. Mr. Strichman advised that
there has not been a housing study done to date, but noted that we have not
reached our saturation point yet. He advised that the Rosenblum apartment
project is fully leased and 70% of the new tenants are from outside of the area.
Mr. Strichman explained that any project development of this size will require some
type of financial assistance due to construction costs. The board noted that for any
project we do, the revenue generated is more than what would be currently coming
in. Mr. McGrath agreed with that statement, but in his opinion this parcel would be
better off as commercial instead of residential. Mr. Anthony noted that they
applicant must have done a market study to ensure that the apartments will be
filled. He added that we don’t have a large commercial project looking for a space,
at this time, and this is the best use for a currently vacant lot. Mr. Anthony also
noted that these apartments will be a good fit for graduate students that will be
here during the school year and may stay an extra 1-2 years. Brian Carroll noted
that everyone has a vision for the best use of the parcel, but the planning and
zoning meetings are the best forum to discuss the projects as they come in; it’s not
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the role as an IDA board member. Brian Carroll added that he was able to tour
The News apartment building and they will be fully occupied by December 2018.
The chairman thanked the board for a robust discussion. (See Resolution 08/18 #1)
Paul Carroll made the motion to approve the Initial Project
Resolution for the Fourth Street, LLC project.
Mark McGrath voted no.
Brian Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
III. Ingalls Ave and Marshal Ray project
Mr. Strichman advised the board that the long awaited Ingalls Ave Boat launch
project, located next to the Marshall Ray project, started construction this week.
He advised that the Marshall Ray project at 701 River Street is asking for an
extension on their project until the end of October. (See Resolution 08/18 #2)
Brian Carroll made a made a motion to approve the extension of
the option agreement for the Ingalls Avenue project.
Hon. Mark McGrath seconded the motion, motion carried.
IV. Adjournment to the CRC Meeting
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting in order to
convene the CRC meeting at 10:15 a.m.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
Hon. Mark McGrath made a motion to reconvene the IDA portion of the
meeting at 10:25 a.m.
Lou Anthony seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Financials
Ms. Flores advised that there is $1 Million in assets versus $1 Million in equity. She
advised no change from last month. The board had a general discussion on how the
funding should be used.
Ms. Flores advised that there is a profit for the month of July of $2,100 due to an
application fee received for Kings Commons and regular monthly expenses.
Tina Urzan made a motion to approve the CRC financials as presented.
Susan Farrell seconded the motion, motion carried.
VI. New Business
Mr. Strichman advised that we will have a new Economic Development Coordinator in the
next few weeks.
VII. Adjournment
With no other items to discuss, the regular board meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Paul Carroll seconded the motion, motion carried.
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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(Kings Commons LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on August 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the
following members of the Authority were:
MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Kevin O’Bryan x
Brian Carroll x
Hon. Anasha Cummings x
Hon. Mark McGrath x
Louis Anthony x
Paul Carroll x
Paul Strang x
Susan Farrell x
Tina Urzan x
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Esq., Mary Ellen Flores,
Hon. Jim Gulli, Lucas Nathan, Colton Hill, John Laper 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 Kings Commons LLC.
On motion duly made by Paul Carroll 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. Anasha Cummings x
Hon. Mark McGrath x
Louis Anthony x
Paul Carroll x
Paul Strang x
Susan Farrell x
Tina Urzan x
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Resolution No. 08/18 #1
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF KINGS
COMMONS LLC (THE “COMPANY”) IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN
PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED BELOW); (ii) AUTHORIZING THE
SCHEDULING, NOTICE AND CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; AND (iii) DESCRIBING THE FORMS OF
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING CONTEMPLATED BY THE
AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New
York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended
(hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to
own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and
equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, KINGS COMMONS 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
an approximately .22 acre parcel of land located at 12-14 King Street, Troy, New York 12180
(the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.37-3-6) and the existing
improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design,
engineering, construction and operation of a five story residential facility containing 55 market
rate rental apartment units, all to be leased by the Company to residential tenants, including
exterior access and egress improvements, curbage, utility, parking and related site and exterior
improvements upon and adjacent to the Land (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
Project, and otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and
(D) The Project will not result in the removal of a commercial, industrial, or
manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one
area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the
abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant
of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the
Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to
another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing
such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to
preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and
Section 2. The proposed Financial Assistance being contemplated by the Authority
includes (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured
in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording
tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in
furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied
against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement to be negotiated.
Section 3. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to schedule, notice
and conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Act and negotiate (but not execute or
deliver) the terms of (A) an Agent and Financial Assistance and Project Agreement (the “Agent
Agreement”), (B) a Lease Agreement, pursuant to which the Company leases the Project to the
Authority (or, a Deed of conveyance to the Authority whereby the Authority will acquire fee title
to the Land and Project), (C) a related Leaseback Agreement, pursuant to which the Authority
leases its interest in the Project back to the Company, (D) a PILOT Agreement, pursuant to
which the Company agrees to make certain payments in-lieu-of real property taxes, and (E)
related documents thereto; provided (i) the rental payments under the Leaseback Agreement
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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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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Ingalls Avenue Project – Authorizing Extension of Option Agreement)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on August 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the
following members of the Authority were:
MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Kevin O’Bryan x
Brian Carroll x
Hon. Anasha Cummings x
Hon. Mark McGrath x
Louis Anthony x
Paul Carroll x
Paul Strang x
Susan Farrell x
Tina Urzan x
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Justin Miller, Esq., Mary Ellen Flores,
Hon. Jim Gulli, Lucas Nathan, Colton Hill, John Laper 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 the
Authority’s land ownership on President Street and a proposed project for the benefit of 701
River Street Associates, LLC, for itself or an entity to be formed.
On motion duly made by Brian Carroll and seconded by Mark McGrath, 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. Anasha Cummings x
Hon. Mark McGrath x
Louis Anthony x
Paul Carroll x
Paul Strang x
Susan Farrell x
Tina Urzan x
Resolution No. 08/18 #2
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF A CERTAIN OPTION AGREEMENT
(AS DEFINED HEREIN) RELATING TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT
PRESIDENT STREET, TROY, NEW YORK
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 within the City of Troy,
Rensselaer County, New York (the “City”) as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Authority previously acquired approximately 2.6 acres located along the
Hudson River on President Street (between Middleburg Street and Ingalls Avenue) in the City
and identifiable by the following section, block and lot number: 90.70-1-7 (collectively, the
“Parcel”); and
WHEREAS, in connection with acquiring the Parcel, the Authority received partial
funding in the amount of $107,000.00 (the “Company Contribution”) from 701 River Street
Associates, LLC (the “Company”) in connection with a proposed project to be undertaken by the
Company on and adjacent to the Parcel, and, in exchange for said Company Contribution, the
Authority and Company entered into a certain Exclusive Option Agreement, dated as of April 28,
2017 (the “Option Agreement”), wherein the Company was provided with exclusive rights to
lease and acquire an approximately 1.36 acre portion of the Parcel (the “Upland Parcel”) to be
included within the Company project (the “Company Option”); and
WHEREAS, the Option Agreement, as extended, requires the Company to exercise the
Company Option on or before August 28, 2018, however, the Company has requested an
additional extension to finalize financing and other matters related to their Project (the
“Extension”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to authorize the Extension through October 31, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Authority hereby authorizes the Extension.
Section 2. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver
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documents and agreements necessary to effectuate the foregoing, with such changes and
revisions as may be approved by such officers and counsel to the Authority.
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. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Agenda
Chairman Board Members
Kevin O’Bryan Paul Carroll
Louis Anthony
Vice-Chair Tina Urzan
Brian Carroll
Susan Farrell
ExecutiveI.Director Hon. Anasha Cummings
Steven Strichman Hon. Mark McGrath
Bill Strang
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Planning Department Conference Room
AGENDA
I. Approval of Minutes from the June 15, 2018 board meetings.
II. Kings Commons, LLC – Initial Project Resolution
III. Ingalls Avenue Project – Authorizing Extension of Option Agreement
IV. Financials
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Adjournment
City Hall – 433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180
Phone: 518.279.7166
June 15, 2018
10:00 AM
Regular Board
Meeting Minutes
Present: Hon. Mark McGrath, Steve Strichman, Lou Anthony, Paul Carroll, Brian Carroll, Tina
Urzan, Susan Farrell and Hon. Anasha Cummings
Absent: Kevin O’Bryan
Also in attendance: Robert Ryan, Esq., Mary Ellen Flores, Deanna DalPos, Jeff Mirel, Lucas
Nathan, Jeff Hurlburt and Denee Zeigler.
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The Vice Chairman called the regular board meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Minutes
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The board reviewed the minutes from the May 18, 2018 board meeting. Mr.
Strichman noted that one correction is needed; Justin Miller recused himself during
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discussion of 16 First Street, LLC due to a conflict of interest.
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Paul Carroll made a motion to approve the May 18, 2018 minutes
with the correction.
Susan Farrell seconded the motion, motion carried.
II. Fourth Street Troy, LLC – Initial Project Resolution
Mr. Strichman explained that the initial project resolution is in front of them today
is for the redevelopment of the Key Bank parcel between Congress and Ferry on 4 th
Street. It will be a 194,000 sqft mixed use redevelopment; 2,000-3,000 sqft in
commercial space and 80 market rate apartments. He advised that this is the initial
authorization of the project. Mr. Ryan explained that this authorization will allow
us to accept the application, schedule a public hearing and start the negotiations
for their PILOT. Mr. McGrath asked if they asked for a specific amount. Mr.
Strichman advised that the application is currently being reviewed and the terms
will be negotiated once we accept their application. Mr. Strichman advised that
Jeff Mirel is here if there are any questions from the board regarding the project.
(See Resolution 06/18 #1)
Paul Carroll made the motion to approve the Initial Project
Resolution for the Fourth Street, LLC project.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
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III. Executive Director’s Report
Old Brick Apartments – Mr. Strichman advised that the closing for this project
should be happening soon, no date set yet.
First Street Transfer – Mr. Strichman advised that the transfer for 16 First Street
closed yesterday.
Kings Commons, LLC – Mr. Strichman advised that an application was received
asking for IDA assistance for Kings Commons, LLC. The project is located next to
Wolfe’s Biergarten at 12-14 Kings Street; currently a vacant lot. The applicant
proposes to create approximately 55 market rate apartments. He advised once the
application is reviewed, it will be distributed to the board members electronically.
Ms. Urzan asked for clarification where the project will be located. Mr. Strichman
noted that it is north of the Biergarten and includes a Laundry Place; a city right of
way located behind the property. He added that the applicant will need to go in
front of City Council in order to take title to the paper street that currently has only
an easement. Mr. McGrath asked who the owner of the property will be. Mr.
Strichman noted that the application is from Kings Common, LLC and lists Tom
Keaney as a contact. Mr. Cummings asked if it will be apartments only. Mr.
Strichman noted yes, with 44 parking spaces.
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Consultant Agreement BIDs- Mr. Strichman noted that he is still looking for bids
for a consultant to assist with project reviews and will have more info next
meeting.
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Ms. Flores advised that we have $932,000 in assets versus $932,000 in equity. She
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advised there has been no change since last month.
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Ms. Flores advised that for the month of April. She advised that an application fee of
$3,000 was received and had expenses for accounting; both Wojeski and BST.
Mr. McGrath asked about the amount showing in penalty charges. Ms. Flores explained
that amount showing is a penalty charge from 2016 and added they get passed on to the
city. Mr. McGrath asked if everyone was current. Ms. Flores advised yes.
Paul Carroll made a motion to approve the financials as presented.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
V. Adjournment to the CRC Meeting
Tina Urzan made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting in order to
convene the CRC meeting at 10:10 a.m.
Hon. Anasha Cummings seconded the motion, motion carried.
Hon. Anasha Cummings made a motion to reconvene the IDA portion of
the meeting at 10:29 a.m.
Susan Farrell seconded the motion, motion carried.
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VI. New Business
Mr. Strichman advised the new business regarding the Kings Common, LLC application
was already discussed as part of his executive director’s report. No other new business.
VII. Adjournment
With no other items to discuss, the regular board meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Hon. Mark McGrath made a motion to adjourn the IDA meeting.
Tina Urzan seconded the motion, motion carried.
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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(Fourth Street Troy, LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on June 15, 2018 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. Anasha Cummings X
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Hon. Mark McGrath
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
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Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
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The following persons were ALSO PRESENT: Robert Ryan, Esq., Mary Ellen Flores,
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Deanna DalPos, Jeff Mirel, Lucas Nathan, Jeff Hurlburt 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 Fourth Street Troy, LLC.
On motion duly made by Paul Carroll 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
Brian Carroll X
Hon. Anasha Cummings X
Hon. Mark McGrath X
Louis Anthony X
Paul Carroll X
Susan Farrell X
Tina Urzan X
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Resolution No. 06/18 #1
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF FOURTH
STREET TROY, 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, FOURTH STREET TROY, LLC, for itself and/or on behalf of an entity
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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 two parcels of land located at 144-146 Fourth Street and 134-142 Fourth Street, Troy,
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New York 12180 (the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID Nos. 101.61-7-22 and
101.61-7-2) and the existing building structures and improvements located thereon consisting
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principally of a vacant former bank branch building and related parking and site improvements
(the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the demolition of portions of the Existing Improvements and
the planning, design, engineering, construction, of an approximately 194,000 square foot, five
story mixed use commercial and residential facility containing approximately 2,000 to 3,000
square feet of commercial space and approximately 80 market rate rental apartment units, all to
be leased by the Company to residential and commercial tenants, including exterior access and
egress improvements, curbage, parking 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
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with respect to the Project; and (iii) approve the negotiation, but not the execution or delivery, of
certain documents in furtherance of the Project, as more fully described below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Company has presented an application in a form acceptable to the
Authority. Based upon the representations made by the Company to the Authority in the
Company’s application and in related correspondence, the Authority hereby finds and determines
that:
(A) By virtue of the Act, the Authority has been vested with all powers necessary and
convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act and to exercise all
powers granted to it under the Act; and
(B) The Authority has the authority to take the actions contemplated herein under the
Act; and
(C)
D The action to be taken by the Authority will induce the Company to develop the
Project, and otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and
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The Project will not result in the removal of a commercial, industrial, or
manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one
area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the
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abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant
of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the
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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
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
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which the Company agrees to make certain payments in-lieu-of real property taxes, and (E)
related documents thereto; provided (i) the rental payments under the Leaseback Agreement
include payments of all costs incurred by the Authority arising out of or related to the Project and
indemnification of the Authority by the Company for actions taken by the Company and/or
claims arising out of or related to the Project and (ii) the terms of the PILOT Agreement are
consistent with the Authority’s Uniform Tax Exemption Policy or the procedures for deviation
have been complied with.
Section 4. The officers, employees and agents of the Authority are hereby authorized
and directed for and in the name and on behalf of the Authority to do all acts and things required
and to execute and deliver all such certificates, instruments and documents, to pay all such fees,
charges and expenses and to do all such further acts and things as may be necessary or, in the
opinion of the officer, employee or agent acting, desirable and proper to effect the purposes of
the foregoing resolutions and to cause compliance by the Authority with all of the terms,
covenants and provisions of the documents executed for and on behalf of the Authority.
Section 5. These Resolutions shall take effect immediately.
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INITIAL PROJECT RESOLUTION
(Kings Commons LLC Project)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on August 10, 2018 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
Brian Carroll
Hon. Anasha Cummings
Hon. Mark McGrath
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
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 Kings Commons LLC.
On motion duly made by _________ and seconded by __________, the following
resolution was placed before the members of the Troy Industrial Development Authority:
Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Kevin O’Bryan
Brian Carroll
Hon. Anasha Cummings
Hon. Mark McGrath
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
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Resolution No. ____
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(THE “AUTHORITY”) (i) ACCEPTING THE APPLICATION OF KINGS
COMMONS LLC (THE “COMPANY”) IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN
PROJECT (AS MORE FULLY DEFINED BELOW); (ii) AUTHORIZING THE
SCHEDULING, NOTICE AND CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROJECT; AND (iii) DESCRIBING THE FORMS OF
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEING CONTEMPLATED BY THE
AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, by Title 11 of Article 8 of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New
York, as amended, and Chapter 759 of the Laws of 1967 of the State of New York, as amended
(hereinafter collectively called the “Act”), the TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (hereinafter called the “Authority”) was created with the authority and power to
own, lease and sell property for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing and
equipping industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, KINGS COMMONS 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
an approximately .22 acre parcel of land located at 12-14 King Street, Troy, New York 12180
(the “Land”, being more particularly identified as TMID No. 101.37-3-6) and the existing
improvements located thereon (the “Existing Improvements”), (ii) the planning, design,
engineering, construction and operation of a five story residential facility containing 55 market
rate rental apartment units, all to be leased by the Company to residential tenants, including
exterior access and egress improvements, curbage, utility, parking and related site and exterior
improvements upon and adjacent to the Land (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
Project, and otherwise furthering the purposes of the Authority as set forth in the Act; and
(D) The Project will not result in the removal of a commercial, industrial, or
manufacturing plant of the Company or any other proposed occupant of the Project from one
area of the State of New York (the “State”) to another area of the State or result in the
abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the Company or any other proposed occupant
of the Project located within the State; and the Authority hereby finds that, based on the
Company’s application, to the extent occupants are relocating from one plant or facility to
another, the Project is reasonably necessary to discourage the Project occupants from removing
such other plant or facility to a location outside the State and/or is reasonably necessary to
preserve the competitive position of the Project occupants in their respective industries; and
Section 2. The proposed Financial Assistance being contemplated by the Authority
includes (i) a sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies and rentals acquired or procured
in furtherance of the Project by the Company as agent of the Authority; (ii) mortgage recording
tax exemption(s) in connection with secured financings undertaken by the Company in
furtherance of the Project; and (iii) an abatement or exemption from real property taxes levied
against the Land and Facility pursuant to a PILOT Agreement to be negotiated.
Section 3. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to schedule, notice
and conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Act and negotiate (but not execute or
deliver) the terms of (A) an Agent and Financial Assistance and Project Agreement (the “Agent
Agreement”), (B) a Lease Agreement, pursuant to which the Company leases the Project to the
Authority (or, a Deed of conveyance to the Authority whereby the Authority will acquire fee title
to the Land and Project), (C) a related Leaseback Agreement, pursuant to which the Authority
leases its interest in the Project back to the Company, (D) a PILOT Agreement, pursuant to
which the Company agrees to make certain payments in-lieu-of real property taxes, and (E)
related documents thereto; provided (i) the rental payments under the Leaseback Agreement
include payments of all costs incurred by the Authority arising out of or related to the Project and
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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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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 August 10, 2018, 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 __________, 2018.
______________________________
(SEAL)
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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
(Ingalls Avenue Project – Authorizing Extension of Option Agreement)
A regular meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (the “Authority”) was
convened on August 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at 433 River Street, 5th Floor, Troy, New
York 12180.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and, upon roll being called, the
following members of the Authority were:
MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT
Kevin O’Bryan
Brian Carroll
Hon. Anasha Cummings
Hon. Mark McGrath
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
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 the
Authority’s land ownership on President Street and a proposed project for the benefit of 701
River Street Associates, 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. Anasha Cummings
Hon. Mark McGrath
Louis Anthony
Paul Carroll
Susan Farrell
Tina Urzan
Resolution No. ___
RESOLUTION OF THE TROY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF A CERTAIN OPTION AGREEMENT
(AS DEFINED HEREIN) RELATING TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT
PRESIDENT STREET, TROY, NEW YORK
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 within the City of Troy,
Rensselaer County, New York (the “City”) as authorized by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Authority previously acquired approximately 2.6 acres located along the
Hudson River on President Street (between Middleburg Street and Ingalls Avenue) in the City
and identifiable by the following section, block and lot number: 90.70-1-7 (collectively, the
“Parcel”); and
WHEREAS, in connection with acquiring the Parcel, the Authority received partial
funding in the amount of $107,000.00 (the “Company Contribution”) from 701 River Street
Associates, LLC (the “Company”) in connection with a proposed project to be undertaken by the
Company on and adjacent to the Parcel, and, in exchange for said Company Contribution, the
Authority and Company entered into a certain Exclusive Option Agreement, dated as of April 28,
2017 (the “Option Agreement”), wherein the Company was provided with exclusive rights to
lease and acquire an approximately 1.36 acre portion of the Parcel (the “Upland Parcel”) to be
included within the Company project (the “Company Option”); and
WHEREAS, the Option Agreement, as extended, requires the Company to exercise the
Company Option on or before August 28, 2018, however, the Company has requested an
additional extension to finalize financing and other matters related to their Project (the
“Extension”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to authorize the Extension through October 31, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TROY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Authority hereby authorizes the Extension.
Section 2. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, and/or Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of the Authority are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Authority, to execute and deliver
documents and agreements necessary to effectuate the foregoing, with such changes and
revisions as may be approved by such officers and counsel to the Authority.
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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. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATION
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF RENSSELAER )
I, Denee Zeigler, the undersigned, Secretary 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 August 10, 2018, 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, if any, of
the Authority this ____ day of __________, 2018.
______________________________
Denee Zeigler
(SEAL)
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