HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_GEDCO_12.08.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation and the Governing Body
of the City of Georgetown
December 8, 2014 at 1:30 PM
at in the City Council Chambers, located at 101 E. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas
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Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Consideration and approval of the minutes for Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
for the Regular Meeting held Monday, October 20, 2014--Hugh Brown, Secretary
B Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report, including Airborn, Radix
BioSolutions, Lone Star Circle of Care, Georgetown Winery, Grape Creek Winery, Difusion
Technologies, Inc., Texas Life Sciences Collaboration Center (TLCC), Radix, Radiation Detection
Company, Summit at the Rivery Conference Center, Molecular Templates, Inc., and TASUS
Texas Corporation—Paul E. Brandenburg, General Manager and Mark Thomas, Economic
Development Director
C Consideration of the October 2014 Financial Reports-Micki Rundell, Finance Manager
D Consideration and possible action to approve an Amended Performance Agreement between the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation, Novak Brothers, LLC and Hines Georgetown
Hotel, LLC, for the Summit at Rivery Park project.
E Action out of Executive Session.
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session.
F Sec. 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
Consultation with attorney regarding legal issues related to agenda items and other matters in
which the duty of the attorney to the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
G Section 551.072. DELIBERATIONREGARDING REAL PROPERTY
Discussion and possible action to deliberate the purchase,exchange, lease or value of real property
for purposes authorized by the Development Corporation Act which discussion in open session
would have adetrimental effect on negotiations with third persons.
H Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEGOTIATIONS.
Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the corporation has received from
a business prospect that the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation seeks to have
locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Georgetown and with which the
Corporation is conducting economic development negotiations; and/or deliberation regarding the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the Corporation seeks to have
locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Georgetown.
- Pecan Branch
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and approval of the minutes for Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
for the Regular Meeting held Monday, October 20, 2014--Hugh Brown, Secretary
ITEM SUMMARY:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Minutes for the Regular Meeting held Monday, September 22, 2014
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Hugh Brown, Corporate Secretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
10-20-14 minutes Cover Memo
GEDCO Minutes
October 20, 2014
Page 1 of 3
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
And the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
October 20, 2014
The Georgetown Economic Development Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Monday, October 20, 2014.
Members Present:
Steve Fought, Kevin Kelly, Patty Eason, Charles Carter, John Hesser, Walt Barkalow, Hugh
Brown
Staff Present:
Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director; Micki Rundell, Finance Manager; Laurie
Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Jodi Levi, Senior Accountant; Bridget Chapman, City
Attorney; Tina Dunbar, Administrative Assistant; Conchita Gusman, Program Manager
MINUTES
Call to Order at 03:30 PM
Legislative Regular Agenda
A Consideration and approval of the minutes of the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation for the Regular Meeting held Monday, October 20, 2014--Hugh Brown,
Secretary
Motion by Fought, second by Barkalow to approve the Georgetown Economic Development
Corporation minutes as amended for the Regular Meeting held Monday, September 22,
2014. Approved 7-0
B Consideration of the September 30, 2014 Financial Reports-Micki Rundell, Finance Manager
Rundell explained the financial report for October and answered questions.
Motion by Barkalow, second by Carter to accept the financial report as presented.
Approved 7-0
C Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report, including Airborn,
Radix BioSolutions, Lone Star Circle of Care, Georgetown Winery, Grape Creek Winery,
Difusion Technologies, Inc., Texas Life Sciences Collaboration Center (TLCC), Radix, Radiation
GEDCO Minutes
October 20, 2014
Page 2 of 3
Detection Company, Summit at the Rivery Conference Center, Molecular Templates, Inc.,
and TASUS Texas Corporation—Paul E. Brandenburg, General Manager and Mark Thomas,
Economic Development Director
Thomas provided the progress report and answered questions.
D Discussion and possible action regarding the Texas Life-Sciences Collaboration Center (TLCC)
– Mark Thomas
Thomas introduced the TLCC item explaining that the annual agreement is up for
reconsideration. Dr. Douglas, TLCC Director, provided details on TLCC activities for the past
year. Dr. Douglas answered questions and asked GEDCO to consider extending the
agreement for another year.
Motion by Fought, second by Brown to renew the agreement between GEDCO and TLCC for
one year. Approved 7-0
GEDCO recessed to Executive Session at 3:56 pm
and then back into Regular Session at 4:12 pm
E Action out of Executive Session.
Motion by Hesser, second by Carter to direct staff to create a performance agreement
between GEDCO and Pecan Branch based on the items discussed in Executive Session.
Approved 7-0
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas
Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to
action in the regular session.
H Sec. 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
Consultation with attorney regarding legal issues related to agenda items and other matters
in which the duty of the attorney to the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
I Section 551.072. DELIBERATIONREGARDING REAL PROPERTY
Discussion and possible action to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property for purposes authorized by the Development Corporation Act which discussion in
open session would have a detrimental effect on negotiations with third persons.
J Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the corporation has
received from a business prospect that the Georgetown Economic Development
GEDCO Minutes
October 20, 2014
Page 3 of 3
Corporation seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of
Georgetown and with which the Corporation is conducting economic development
negotiations; and/or deliberation regarding the offer of a financial or other incentive to a
business prospect that the Corporation seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the City of Georgetown.
- Pecan Branch
- TLCC
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
Attest:
______________________________ ___________________________________
Hugh Brown, Corporate Secretary Patty Eason, President
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report, including Airborn, Radix
BioSolutions, Lone Star Circle of Care, Georgetown Winery, Grape Creek Winery, Difusion
Technologies, Inc., Texas Life Sciences Collaboration Center (TLCC), Radix, Radiation Detection
Company, Summit at the Rivery Conference Center, Molecular Templates, Inc., and TASUS
Texas Corporation—Paul E. Brandenburg, General Manager and Mark Thomas, Economic
Development Director
ITEM SUMMARY:
The GEDCO Board has requested that staff provide a project progress and status report at each
meeting on all of the active projects discussed by the Board.
ATTACHEMENT:
1. Project Status Report
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Paul E. Brandenburg, General Manager and Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Dec. 2014 update Cover Memo
Project Project Description
Approved by
Council Funded Monitoring Compliance Closed
Citigroup
$1.3 Million Grant for wastewater infrastructure disbursed in April
2008. 12/12/2006 Funded April 2008
Approved and
completed; Monitoring
Compliance No
Enflite
Company building 25,000 sq. ft. expansion and adding 75 new jobs.
Grant amount was $144,000 on completion of facility. Working with
enflite regarding issues related to compliance with terms of
Performance Agreement.
8/12/2008 and
3/10/2009
Funded $144,000 in
May 2009
Final Compliance Date is
in 2013. Council will act
on final compliance and
repayment to GEDCO on
9-23-1014.Company
required to reimburse
City for $114,000. Final
payment rcvd from
company on 10/23/14. Yes
Airborn II
Provided a $300,000 grant for job creation and retention and capital
investment based on new 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at
Georgetown South Commercial Park. Amending Performance
Agreement to extend the construction completion date to May 2010.
Extension was approved by GEDCO on January 25, 2010 and the
City Council on January 26, 2010. Construction of Facility completed
May 2010. Yes.
9/25/2007and
1/26/2010
Partially Funded. First
Annual payment made
February 2011
Yes. Final compliance
date is 12/31/2014. No
Radix BioSolutions, Ltd.
Provided grant to assist with the work and future plans of Radix
BioSolutions at the TLCC. Agreement approved by GEDCO on
February 9, 2010 and Council approved the Agreement at its March
9, 2010 Meeting. 3/9/2010 Funded May 13, 2010
Yes, Final compliance
date is March 2018 No
Lone Star Circle of Care
Provided a grant not to exceed $387,000 for Qualified Expenditures
for future site improvements at 205 East University Avenue,
Georgetown, Texas. Loan Agreement and Promissory Note have
not been executed. Agreement approved by GEDCO on June 23,
2011 and Council approved the Agreement at its June 28, 2011
Meeting. 6/28/2011
Funded November and
December 2011
Yes, Final Compliance
Date is July 28, 2016 No.
GEDCO PROJECT UPDATE AND STATUS REPORT
December 8, 2014
Project Project Description
Approved by
Council Funded Monitoring Compliance Closed
GEDCO PROJECT UPDATE AND STATUS REPORT
December 8, 2014
Grape Creek
Provide a grant not to exceed $447,000 for Qualified Expenditures
for the lease/purchase and future site improvements at 101 E. 7th
Street and 614 Main Street for the operation of a winery on the
Downtown Square in Georgetown Agreement approved by GEDCO
on July 25, 2011 and Council approved the Agreement at its August
23, 2011 Meeting. Fourth Amended Performance Agreement, Lease
Agreement, and Promissory Note was approved by GEDCO on
August 20, 2012 and by the City Council on August 28, 2012. TIRZ
Agreement for $60,000 approved by City Council on 9-11-12. 8/23/2011 Funded
Yes, Final Compliance is
March 2018.No
Georgetown Winery
Provide a grant not to exceed $70,000 for Qualified Expenditures
described as equipment for wine production and an agreement to
maintain and operate the existing winery in Georgetown. Agreement
approved by GEDCO on July 25, 2011 and Council approved the
Agreement at its August 23, 2011 Meeting. 8/23/2011 Funded
Yes, Final Compliance
Date is June 30, 2016 No
DiFusiion Technologies
Provide a grant not to exceed $92,000 for Qualified Expenditures
described as an ICP Spectrometer to be purchased by TLCC to be
leased to Dufusion under the terms of the Performance Agreement.
Qualified Expenditure to remain the Property of GEDCO unless
transferred to DiFusion per the terms of the Performance
Agreement.Agreement approved by GEDCO on October 17, 2011
and November 21, 2011 and Council approved the Agreement at its
December 13, 2011 Meeting. Performance Agreement and Lease
Agreement have not been executed. The GEDCO Board approved
additional requirements for the Performance Agreement on May 21,
2012. Approved by Council on July 10, 2012.7/10/2012 Funded
Yes, Final Compliance
Date is July 31, 2015 No
Georgetown Indpendent School District
Provided a grant not to exceed $200,560 for the purchase of
qualified expenditures related to the equipment for the Engineering
Program and Laboratories at Georgetown and East View High
Schools. GISD will offer the MSSC Certifications, implement a Job
Placement Program, provide and annual report and annual tour of
the facilities to the GEDCO Board. Agreement was approved by
GEDCO on September 17, 2012 and the City Council on September
25, 2012. The GEDCO Board approved the GISD request to amend
the Performance Agreement to allow the purchase different
equipment than outlined in the original agreement on November 18,
2013.9/17/2012 Partially Funded.
Yes. Final Compliance
based on life of
equipment. No
Texas Life Sciences Collaboration Center
(2)
Provide a grant of $150,000 for the maintenance of the TLCC.
Performance Agreement approved by GEDCO on July 15, 2013. 7/16/2013 Funded October 2013
Yes. Final Compliance
September 2014 Yes
Project Project Description
Approved by
Council Funded Monitoring Compliance Closed
GEDCO PROJECT UPDATE AND STATUS REPORT
December 8, 2014
Texas Life Sciences Collaboration Center
(3)
Provide a grant of $150,000 for the maintenance of the TLCC.
Performance Agreement approved by GEDCO on 10/17/14. 11/11/2014 Funded Dec. 2014
Yes. Final Compliance
October 31, 2015 No.
The Rivery at Summit Conference Center
Provide a grant not to exceed $4.5 Million for Public Infrastructure
Improvements. Approved by the GEDCO Board on November 18,
2013. Approved by the City Council on December 10, 2013. 12/10/2013 Not Funded
Yes.Construction
Deadline is September
30, 2015. No.
Molecular Templates, Inc.
Provide a grant of $69,000 for the retention of jobs and retaining its
headquarters at the TLCC. Approved by the City Council on
December 10, 2013 and approved by the GEDCO Board on
December 16, 2013. 12/10/2013 Not Funded
Yes. Final Compliance
December 31, 2014 No.
TASUS Texas Corporation
Provide a grant of $67,500 for job creation related to expansion of
manufacturing facilities. Approved by the City Council on February
25, 2014 and approved by the GEDCO Board on February 17, 2014 2/25/2014 Not Funded
Yes. Final Compliance
May 31, 2017 No.
Radiation Detection Corporation
Provide a grant of $320,000 for job creation related to the relocation
of the corporate offices to Georgetown. Approved by City Council
and GEDCO on July 23, 2013. 7/23/2013 Not Funded
Yes. Final Compliance
December 31, 2021 No
DisperSol
Provide a grant of $250,000 for job creation related to expansion of
manufacturing facilities. Approved by the GEDCO Board on August
18, 2014 10/16/2014 Not Funded
Yes. Final Compliance
February 15, 2019 No.
Project Project Description
Approved by
Council Funded
Monitoring
Compliance Closed
Vista Solutions
Provided up to a $30,000 grant for the creation of high
wage jobs and capital investment. Software development
company locating on the square. 4/25/2006 Funded $21,000 April 2008 No. Yes
Orthopeutics
Provided up to $18,000 grant to company for creation of
new jobs and capital investment. 8/12/2008
Yes. Funded up to $18,000
March 2009 No Yes
Airborn I
Provide a $300,000 grant for job creation and retention
and capital investment based on new 50,000 sq. ft.
manufacturing facility at Longhorn Junction. 12/11/2007 Not funded No Yes
Loading Dock
Water line infrastructure project to provide fire rate water
flow to the Loading Dock restaurant and all buildings
along Austin Avenue between 6th Street and 7th. 12/12/2006
Funded up to $100,000
Spring 2007 No Yes
Quantum Logic Devices
Provide Grant to assist the company in its efforts to build
a test product for diagnostic clincical trials. GEDCO did
not approve request.No Not funded No Yes
Kenny Nguyen DBA The Beauty Escape
Salon (Gardens Building)
Provide grant to relocate transformers to downtown
building. 5/13/2008 Funded $10,750 June 2008 No Yes
CLOSED GEDCO PROJECTS
Project Project Description
Approved by
Council Funded
Monitoring
Compliance Closed
CLOSED GEDCO PROJECTS
IntraLink-Spine, Inc.
Provide grant to assist with the work and future plans of
IntraLink-Spine, Inc, at the TLCC. Agreement approved
by GEDCO on June 3, 2010 and Council approved the
Agreement at its June 8, 2010 Meeting. The Agreement
was not funded. Most of the company's operations are
moving to Kentucky. 6/8/2010 Not Funded No Yes
Amante
Provide grant to fund grease trap improvements in alley in
an amount not to exceed $25,968.40. Amante's closed its
operations June 9, 2010.There is now a working grease
trap that will benefit the next tenant. 8/25/2009
Funded $25,968.40 in
September 2009 No (business closed) Yes
Hope Lumber Company nka Pro-Build
South, LLC
Distributor of building materials. Company expanded rail
line which required relocation of electric transformers. 4A
funds provided $18,410 to offset cost of relocating
electric transformers. 11/14/2006 Funded $18,410 March 2007 No Yes
Ringdale, Inc.
Provide grant for $20,000 to expand its current facility to
8,500 sq. ft. and hire at least 10 new employees to work
on the LED technology. Agreement approved by GEDCO
on February 9, 2010 and Council approved the
Agreement at its March 9, 2010 Meeting
3/9/2010 Funded $20,000 April 8, 2010 No Yes
Project Project Description
Approved by
Council Funded
Monitoring
Compliance Closed
CLOSED GEDCO PROJECTS
McIntosh Holdings, LLC
Provide grant to relocate transformer to office building.
GEDCO approved conditional Performance Agreement on
December 21, 2009. Staff has requested back up
invoices to verify electrical work performed and will bring
agreement back to GEDCO once that is received from
the Applicant. Legal worked with Applicant's Attorney to
negotiate a settlement agreeement. No Not funded No Yes
Texas Outdoor Power Equipment
Funded extension of water and wasterwater infrastructure
based on the construction of a new 70,000 sq. ft.
warehouse. 5/27/2008
Funded $160,800 March
2009 No Yes
Texas Life Sciences Collaboration Center
Provide a grant not to exceed $150,000 for the
maintenance of the TLCC. Performance Agreement
approved by GEDCO on November 1, 2010 and the City
Council on December 14, 2010. 12/14/2010 Funded No Yes
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration of the October 2014 Financial Reports-Micki Rundell, Finance Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
See Attachment
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Micki Rundell, Finance Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
nov financials Cover Memo
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action to approve an Amended Performance Agreement between the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation, Novak Brothers, LLC and Hines Georgetown
Hotel, LLC, for the Summit at Rivery Park project.
ITEM SUMMARY:
On December 10, 2013, the City Council ratified GEDCO’s agreement with Novak Brothers LLC
and Hines Georgetown Hotel, LLC to reimburse up to $4.5 million of public infrastructure
improvements related to the hotel/conference center project at the Summit at Rivery Park. These
improvements are necessary for the development of new or expanded business and comply with
the GEDCO ballot language and state statutes related to infrastructure contributions.
The original agreement had a project construction deadline of December 31, 2015. Due to delays
in the project, the completion date must be extended. This amended and restated agreement revises
the construction deadline to June 30, 2016.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This is a reimbursement agreement, meaning funds will not be paid until the completion of the
improvements and acceptance by the City.
SUBMITTED BY:
Micki Rundell, Finance Manager, Mark Thomas
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
agreement Cover Memo
Amended and Restated GEDCO Performance Agreement
The Summit at Rivery Park
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GEORGETOWN ECONOMIC § FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED
§
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION § PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
§
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS § THE SUMMIT AT RIVERY PARK
This FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”) is between NOVAK BROTHERS, LLC, a Texas limited liability company,
whose mailing address is 201 Adams Street, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (“Novak”),
HINES GEORGETOWN HOTEL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Hines”),
the GEORGETOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas non-
profit corporation, whose mailing address is 113 E. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
(“GEDCO”), and the CITY OF GEORGETOWN, a Texas Home Rule municipality,
whose making address is 113 E. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626 (the “City”). The
term “Developer” as used herein shall refer collectively to Novak and Hines. Developer,
GEDCO and the City are referred to collectively in this Agreement as “the Parties.”
WHEREAS, the Parties are parties to that certain “Performance Agreement”
approved by the City Council of the City on December 10, 2013 (the “Original
Performance Agreement”);
WHEREAS, Developer has requested that that the definition of the term
“Construction Deadline” as set forth in the Original Performance Agreement be revised
from December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016, and GEDCO and the City have no objections
to amending the Original Agreement to so state;
WHEREAS, Brae Group Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, is the owner of a
31.319-acre portion of the Property (defined herein) shown by sketch on Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, Novak Brothers Texas Brownstones, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, is the owner of a 0.613-acre portion of the Property shown by sketch on
Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the Property is the subject of several other agreements by or among
some or all of the Parties pursuant to which the Property is to be developed by
Developers with new business enterprises – specifically, the Hotel (defined herein) and
the Conference Center (defined herein) – and with other improvements such as the
Public Parking Garage (defined herein), residential townhomes, apartments, and other
uses as may be allowed under the zoning ordinances applicable to the Property;
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WHEREAS, GEDCO is a Type A economic development corporation created in
2001 pursuant to the predecessor statute of Chapter 504 of the Texas Local Government
Code;
WHEREAS, GEDCO is authorized to finance “projects” as that term is defined in
various sections of Chapters 501 and 504 of the Texas Local Government Code;
WHEREAS, Section 501.103 of the Texas Local Government Code, in pertinent
part, defines the term "project" to mean "expenditures that are found by the board of directors
[of the economic development corporation] to be required or suitable for infrastructure necessary
to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises, limited to: (1) streets and roads, rail
spurs, water and sewer utilities, electric utilities, or gas utilities, drainage, site improvements,
and related improvements; (2) telecommunications and Internet improvements; or (3) beach
remediation along the Gulf of Mexico;"
WHEREAS, Sections 501.152 and 504.105(a) of the Texas Local Government
Code also allow GEDCO fund certain project costs related to the construction of the
Hotel and Conference Center;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of GEDCO has found that the expenditure of
GEDCO funds to aid in the construction of the Public Infrastructure Improvements
(herein defined) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement is an
expenditure that is required or suitable for infrastructure necessary to promote or
develop new or expanded business enterprises (i.e., the Hotel and Conference Center)
and development of the Property consistently with the Revised PUD Ordinance
(defined herein) and the Related Documents (defined herein);
WHEREAS, following notice and a public hearing on GEDCO’s proposed
financial participation in construction of the Public Infrastructure Improvements in the
amount of the GEDCO Share (defined herein), the GEDCO Board of Directors
determined that (1) expenditure of the GEDCO Share for the Public Infrastructure
Improvements is an expenditure that meets the definition of "project" as that term is
defined Section 501.103 of the Texas Local Government Code; (2) the proposed
expenditure of the GEDCO Share for the Public Infrastructure Improvements meets the
definition of "cost" as that term is defined by Sections 501.103, 501.152 and/or 504.105(a)
of the Texas Local Government Code; and (3) the GEDCO Share is included in the
GEDCO budget, which has been approved by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the Parties understand and agree that Section 501.073(a) of the Texas
Local Government Code requires the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, to
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approve all programs and expenditures of GEDCO, and accordingly this Agreement is
not effective until City Council has approved this Agreement at a City Council meeting
called and held for that purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the agreements contained
herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS INCORPORATED.
The foregoing recitals are hereby found to be true and correct and are
incorporated into the body of this Agreement by reference and shall be considered part
of the mutual covenants, consideration and promises that bind the Parties.
SECTION 2. TERM.
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall continue
thereafter until all obligations of the Parties under this Agreement have been performed
in full, unless terminated sooner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS.
The following words shall have the following meanings when used in this
Agreement.
(a) Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Performance Agreement,
together with all Exhibits attached to this Agreement.
(b) Applicable Laws. The words “Applicable Laws” mean and include all of the
following: all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, orders, specifications,
standards, and regulations pertaining to the development of the Property,
including, without limitation, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
laws and rules for construction over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; the
City’s Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, Construction
Specifications and Standards, Drainage Criteria Manual, Building Codes, Fire
Codes, Inspection Guidelines, and Development Manual; and the final City-
approved construction plans and specifications for the Public Infrastructure
Improvements, Hotel, Conference Center, and Public Parking Garage.
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(c) Board. The word “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Georgetown
Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO).
(d) Brae. The word “Brae” means BRAE GROUP, LTD., a Texas limited partnership
whose general partner is Novak and whose mailing address is 201 Adams Street,
Georgetown, Texas 78628, and Brae’s successors and assigns.
(e) City. The word “City” means the City of Georgetown, Texas.
(f) City Council. The words “City Council” mean the City Council of the City of
Georgetown, Texas.
(g) Conference Center. The words “Conference Center” mean the conference center
to be constructed by Hines (defined herein) on the Property in the area shown on
Exhibit B as “Zone B1,” having a ballroom at least 16,000 square feet in size, and
being capable of hosting multiple small scale events constructed and operated
pursuant to the applicable Related Documents.
(h) Construction Deadline. The words “Construction Deadline” mean June 30,
2016.
(i) Developer. The word “Developer” means, jointly and severally, Novak (defined
herein) and Hines (defined herein).
(j) Effective Date. The words "Effective Date" mean the latest date accompanying
the signatures lines of the Parties below.
(k) Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean and include any of the
Events of Default set forth below in the section of this Agreement entitled
"Events of Default.”
(l) "GEDCO. The word "GEDCO" means the GEORGETOWN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Texas non-profit corporation formed and
operating under Chapter 504 of the Texas Local Government Code, its successors
and assigns, whose corporate address for the purposes of this Agreement is 113
E. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626.
(m) GEDCO Share. The words “GEDCO Share” mean an amount of Qualified
Expenditures not to exceed FOUR MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($4,500,000) anticipated to be funded in part from cash, and in part
from the proceeds of bonds or other obligations issued by GEDCO as
contemplated herein.
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(n) Hines. The word “Hines” means Hines Georgetown Hotel LLC, a Texas limited
liability company whose address for purposes of this Agreement is 811 Main
Street, Suite 4100, Houston, Texas 77002, and Hines’ successors and assigns.
(o) Hotel. The word "Hotel" means an upscale hotel having at least 221-rooms and a
AAA 3 Diamond Rating or a 2 Star Forbes Rating (based on the 2013 hotel rating
systems) in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. brand to be
constructed by Hines on the Property in the area described on Exhibit B as “Zone
B1” constructed and operated pursuant to the applicable Related Documents.
(p) Novak. The word "Novak" means NOVAK BROTHERS, LLC, a Texas limited
liability corporation, whose mailing address is 201 Adams Street, Georgetown,
Texas 78628, and Novak’s successors and assigns.
(q) Property. The word "Property" means that certain real property consisting of
31.94 acres of land, more or less, in the City of Georgetown, Williamson County,
Texas, which is bounded by IH-35 to the east, Rivery Blvd. to the south, and the
San Gabriel River to the west and east and known locally as The Summit at
Rivery Park and more specifically described by sketch on Exhibit A, attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
(r) Public Parking Garage. The words “Public Parking Garage” mean the multi-
level above-ground public parking garage having at least 336 spaces to be
constructed by Hines on the Property in the area described on Exhibit B as “Zone
B1” constructed and operated pursuant to the applicable Related Documents.
(s) Public Infrastructure Improvement(s) The words "Public Infrastructure
Improvement" mean and include the public infrastructure improvements
identified on Exhibit C of this Agreement, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes. Each of the public infrastructure
improvements identified on Exhibit C are sometimes referred to individually
herein as a “Public Infrastructure Improvement” and collectively as the “Public
Infrastructure Improvements.” The term Public Infrastructure Improvement does
not mean or include the landscaping, irrigation improvements, or other
improvements that may be located within the medians or rights-of-way of the
Public Infrastructure Improvements.
(t) Qualified Expenditures. The words "Qualified Expenditures" mean those
certain expenditures by Developer that meet all of the following criteria: (1) are
associated with the construction of the Public Infrastructure Improvements (and
no other improvements) and are described on Exhibit C, attached hereto, (2)
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meet the definitions of "project" as that term is defined in Section s501.103,
501.152 and/or 504.105(a) of the Texas Local Government Code, (3) meet the
definition of "cost" as that term is defined in Section 501.152 of the Texas Local
Government Code; and (4) do not exceed the GEDCO Share (regardless of the
estimated costs shown on Exhibit C).
(u) Reimbursement Conditions. The words “Reimbursement Conditions” mean
and include each, every, and all of the following events:
(1) With regard to the Public Infrastructure Improvements: (i) Developer has
acquired rights from Brae to construct the Public Infrastructure
Improvements on the Property; (ii) the Public Infrastructure Improvements
have been finally constructed in accordance with all Applicable Laws, this
Agreement, and the Related Documents (defined herein); (iii) the City has
issued Letters of Acceptance for the Public Infrastructure Improvements; and
(iv) the City has approved the title commitment and form of deed required by
Section 4(l) of this Agreement; and
(2) the Hotel has been finally constructed in accordance with all Applicable
Laws, this Agreement, and the Related Documents, a final Certificate of
Occupancy has been issued by the City for the Hotel; and
(3) the Conference Center has been finally constructed in accordance with all
Applicable Laws, this Agreement, and the Related Documents, a final
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the City for the Conference
Center; and
(4) the Parkland Improvements (as that term is defined in the Parkland
Improvements Agreement) have been finally constructed in accordance with
all Applicable Laws, the Parkland Improvements Agreement, and the Related
Documents, and accepted for maintenance by the City; and
(5) the Public Parking Garage has been finally constructed in accordance with
all Applicable Laws, this Agreement, and the Related Documents; the City
has issued a final certificate of occupancy for the Public Parking Garage, a bill
of sale and/or deed in a form acceptable to the City has been executed by the
necessary parties transferring ownership of the Public Parking Garage to the
City at no additional cost to the City and free and clear of all liens and other
encumbrances;
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(6) all documentation substantiating the Reimbursement Request required by
Section 5(c) of this Agreement has been submitted to and approved by the
City and GEDCO;
(7) GEDCO has issued the GEDCO Obligations (defined below); and
(8) Developer is has fully performed and complied with, and is not in default
or breach of, any terms or conditions contained in this Agreement or any
Related Document.
(v) Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean and include,
without limitation all of the ordinances and agreements pertaining to the
Property, including but not limited to the following, as they may be amended
from time to time:
(1) the Memorandum of Understanding for the Hotel, Conference Center and
Parking Garage at The Summit at Rivery Park dated May 14, 2013
between the City, Developer, and Hines Interests Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership and an affiliate of Hines;
(2) the Parkland Improvement Agreement between the City and Brae
effective June 26, 2013, as amended;
(3) the Joint Use, Access and Lease Agreement between the City and Hines
pertaining to the Public Parking Garage and the Conference Center, as
amended;
(4) the Tax Increment Financing Agreement between the City and Williamson
County, as amended;
(5) City Ordinance No. 2007-91, as amended by Ordinance No. 2008-63,
Ordinance No. 2010-30, and Ordinance No. 2013-10 relating to the Rivery
Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, as said ordinances may be
amended from time to time;
(6) City Ordinance No. 2013-54, being the revised Planned Unit Development
Ordinance pertaining to zoning and development standards for the
Property, as said ordinance may be amended from time to time;
(7) the Performance Agreement between the Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), Novak, and the City, as amended;
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(8) the Final Site Plan(s) approved by the City for the Property;
(9) the Master Development Agreement between the City, Developer, and
Hines pertaining to development of the Property, as amended; and
(10) all promissory notes, loan agreements, and all other instruments and
documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection
with the Property.
(w) Term. The word "Term" means the term of this Agreement as specified in
Section 2 of this Agreement.
SECTION 4. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF DEVELOPER.
(a) Obtain Rights in Property. Developer shall cause Brae to transfer all rights, title
and interest in the Property, or portions of the Property, when and as are necessary for
Developer to construct the Public Infrastructure Improvements in accordance with this
Agreement. By the signature below of its duly authorized representative, Brae
acknowledges and agrees that it has the obligation to timely transfer such rights, tile,
and interest in the Property, or portions of the Property, to Developer so that Developer
can comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Prior to requesting
issuance of the Notice to Proceed pursuant to Section 4(d) of this Agreement, Developer
shall provide the City with written documentation evidencing Developer’s right to
construct the Public Infrastructure Improvements on the Property.
(b) Duty to Construct. Developer shall construct or cause to be constructed the
Public Infrastructure Improvements in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement. Final completion of all of the Public Infrastructure Improvements by
Developer and acceptance of same by the City must occur not later than the
Construction Deadline, subject to reasonable Force Majeure as set forth in Section 9 of
this Agreement.
(c) Construction Details. Not later than ninety (90) days after the Effective Date,
Developer shall submit detailed construction plans and specifications for each of the
Public Infrastructure Improvements (the “Construction Details”). The Construction
Details shall include, for each Public Infrastructure Improvement, the following
information: detailed plans and specifications that are consistent with all Applicable
Laws, construction schedule, proposed temporary construction access in relationship to
Rivery Park and existing streets, the estimated cost of constructing each Public
Infrastructure Improvement as determined by a professional engineer, and, if necessary,
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alternate access options for visitors to Rivery Park during construction of a Public
Infrastructure Improvement. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the
Construction Details, the City shall respond to Developer by either approving the
Construction Details or conditionally approving the Construction Details subject to
additional requirements or alterations mutually acceptable to the City and Developer.
Failure of the City to respond to the submittal of the Construction Details within the
thirty (30) day period shall not be deemed to be acceptance of same by the City.
(d) Notice to Proceed. Construction shall not commence on a Public Infrastructure
Improvement until Developer has received a written "Notice to Proceed" from the
City’s Development Engineer for that specific Public Infrastructure Improvement . No
Notice to Proceed shall be valid unless and until Developer has provided the
documentation required by Section 4(a) of this Agreement, the performance and
payment bonds required by Section 4(h) of this Agreement, and the Insurance required
by Section 6 of this Agreement.
(e) Approved Plans. All work must be performed in compliance with the
Applicable Laws and with the City-approved Construction Details, construction plans
and specifications for the Public Infrastructure Improvements (collectively, the
“Approved Plans”). All work performed under this Agreement must also be free from
design and construction defects. In addition, Developer shall follow all City ordinances
and other rules and regulations regarding permits and approvals related to activities
and construction of the Public Infrastructure Improvements, as well as those of any
other governmental entity having jurisdiction.
(f) Initial Costs. All costs of the Public Infrastructure Improvements, including any
increases in the actual costs of the Public Infrastructure Improvements, including cost
increases, change orders and overruns initially shall be borne by Developer. Costs
include, but are not limited to, consultant fees, design costs, landscaping costs, labor
costs, site restoration and re-vegetation costs, materials costs, engineering costs, legal
fees, utility connection fees, permits, inspection fees, insurance costs and any other costs
incurred in the design and construction of the Public Infrastructure Improvements.
(g) No Liens. Developer shall have no right to place liens on the Public
Infrastructure Improvements or any other publicly-owned property, and shall not allow
any liens to be placed against the Public Infrastructure Improvements or any publicly-
owned property by any contractor, subcontractor, employee, agent or assign or one or
more of them (the "Contractors") or their vendors. Developer agrees that the City will
not accept for maintenance or ownership any Public Infrastructure Improvements
burdened by any lien or any other encumbrance.
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(h) Payment and Performance Bonds. Prior to and as a condition of the City’s
issuance of the Notice to Proceed, Developer shall post, or cause the Contractors to post,
performance and payment bonds in the full amounts of the contract price for each
Public Infrastructure Improvement. The form and amount of the bonds comply with
Chapter 2253 of the Government Code.
(i) Diligent Prosecution of the Work. Developer shall diligently prosecute
completion of the Public Infrastructure Improvements and coordinate all construction
activity with the City’s Development Engineer following issuance of the Notice to
Proceed. In addition to obtaining any required street closure permits, if necessary, a
minimum of fourteen (14) business days notice must be given to the City’s Parks &
Recreation Department Director to temporarily close any part of Rivery Park for any
reason or to temporarily suspend access to any part of Rivery Park to facilitate or
perform work under this Agreement.
(j) As-Built Plans. After construction of each Public Infrastructure Improvement,
Developer shall submit a set of construction plans for each Public Infrastructure
Improvement certified as “as-built” by the engineer responsible for preparing the
Approved Plans.
(k) Completion Notice. Upon completion of construction of the Public
Infrastructure Improvements, Developer shall deliver to the City written notice that
construction of the Public Infrastructure Improvements have been completed and are
ready for final inspection, that the Maintenance Bond required by Section 4(o) of this
Agreement is in place, and that Developer has submitted a set of construction plans for
the completed Public Infrastructure Improvements certified as “as-built” by the
engineer responsible for preparing the construction plans for the Public Infrastructure
Improvements (collectively, the "Completion Notice"). Within fourteen (14) business
days of receipt of the Completion Notice, the City shall respond to Developer by either
submitting a list of items still requiring completion or modification, or by accepting the
Public Infrastructure Improvements by Letter of Acceptance (the “Letter of
Acceptance”). Final acceptance of the Public Infrastructure Improvements shall be
evidenced by a Letter of Acceptance from the City, but shall not be valid unless and
until the Maintenance Bond required by Section 4(o) of this Agreement is in place.
Failure to respond to a Completion Notice within the 14-day period shall be not deemed
acceptance by the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall not be
responsible for maintenance of any landscaping, irrigation improvements, or other
amenities or improvements that may be placed in the median(s) or in the rights-of-way
of the Public Infrastructure Improvement(s).
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(l) Warranty Deed. Within five (5) calendar days of the date of the Letter of
Acceptance, Developer shall convey to the City at no cost to the City and by General
Warranty Deed those of the Public Infrastructure Improvements consisting of the public
streets identified on Exhibit D as “Vehicular Circulation/Access.” The Developer shall
provide a title insurance policy to the City insuring the City’s record title to the
transferred Public Infrastructure Improvements, and shall pay all property taxes and
closing costs so that the City takes the Public Infrastructure Improvements free of all
taxes and liens. The deed(s) shall be in a form approved by the City. All pre- and post-
closing taxes and all closing costs shall be borne solely by the Developer. No final plat
for any portion of the Property located in Zones B1, B2, or B3 (as shown on Exhibits B
and D) any part of the Property shall be issued unless and until the Public
Infrastructure Improvements are properly conveyed to the City.
(m) Maintenance Period. Developer hereby warrants that the Public Infrastructure
Improvements will be free from defects for a period of one (1) year from the date the
City accepts the construction of the Public Infrastructure Improvements (the
"Maintenance Period"). The Developer shall correct and repair, or cause to be corrected
and repaired, any defects in materials or workmanship of a Public Infrastructure
Improvement that occurs before and during the Maintenance Period due to any cause.
(n) Transfer of Warranties. Within thirty (30) days after the date of the Letters of
Acceptance for the Public Infrastructure Improvements, Developer shall transfer to the
City all contractor, subcontractor, consultant and manufacturer warranties for the
Public Infrastructure Improvements.
(o) Maintenance Bond. For all of the Public Infrastructure Improvements, as a
condition of the City’s acceptance of dedication of the Public Infrastructure
Improvements, and to secure the Developer’s warranty obligations during the
Maintenance Period, the Developer shall provide a Maintenance Bond in the amount of
Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the total cost of constructing all of the Public
Infrastructure Improvements (the “Maintenance Bond”). The Maintenance Bond must
be in a form approved for use in the City’s Development Manual. The Public
Infrastructure Improvements must meet the all Applicable Laws at the end of the
Maintenance Period in order for the City to release the Maintenance Bond. Upon
release of the Maintenance Bond, Developer shall have no further obligations or
responsibility for the Public Infrastructure Improvements.
(p) Timely Payments. Developer shall make timely payment for all aspects of
properly performed engineering, design, construction work (including inspection fees),
and for all materials and services relating to the Public Infrastructure Improvements in
accordance with the applicable construction contract and design services contracts for
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the Public Infrastructure Improvements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however,
Developer shall have the right to contest payment amounts so long as Developer causes
any disputed amount to be escrowed or any lien resulting therefrom to be released by
bond within thirty (30) days from the date of such lien.
SECTION 5. PARTICIPATION BY GEDCO.
(a) Initial Payment. Developer shall initially pay all costs associated with the
construction of the Public Infrastructure Improvements.
(b) Financing of the GEDCO Share. The Parties acknowledge that the GEDCO
Share is comprised of a combination of lawfully available funds consisting of cash (the
“Cash Payment”), and from the proceeds of bonds or other obligations to be issued by
GEDCO (the “GEDCO Obligations”). With regard to the Cash Payment, GEDCO
hereby reserves ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000)
from lawfully available funds to pay future Reimbursement Requests, upon compliance
with all other conditions of reimbursement required by this Agreement. Any additional
portion of the GEDCO Share that is not paid from the proceeds of GEDCO Obligations
will be Cash Payment, subject to annual appropriation by GEDCO in any future fiscal
year and shall constitute a current expense for that fiscal year payable solely from the
sales tax revenues collected for that fiscal year. Such additional amount of Cash
Payment does not constitute a general obligation or other indebtedness of GEDCO for
which GEDCO is obligated to levy or pledge any form of taxation. With regard to the
GEDCO Obligations, payment of any Reimbursement Request out of the GEDCO
Obligations is conditioned upon the ability of GEDCO to obtain the approving opinion
of the Attorney General of the State of Texas if such opinion is required by law for the
issuance of such GEDCO Obligations, and subject to the other conditions of
reimbursement required by this Agreement. Developer acknowledges that GEDCO
must issue bonds or other obligations in order to fully satisfy its obligations under this
Agreement.
(c) Amount of Cost Reimbursement. Only Qualified Expenditures are eligible for
reimbursement under this Agreement. In no event shall the total amount of Qualified
Expenditures reimbursed under this Agreement exceed the GEDCO Share. Developer
understands and acknowledges that the actual cost of the Public Infrastructure
Improvements is likely to exceed the GEDCO Share, and further understands and
acknowledges that any costs or expenses associated with the Public Infrastructure
Improvements in excess of the GEDCO Share shall be borne solely by Developer and
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that neither the City nor GEDCO shall be responsible for any costs over and above the
GEDCO Share.
(d) Submittal of Reimbursement Request. After the fulfillment of all of the
Reimbursement Conditions, Developer shall submit to the City and to GEDCO a final
consolidated report of all Qualified Expenditures associated with the Public
Infrastructure Improvements, including all necessary supporting information and
documentation (the “Reimbursement Request”). Such information shall include, but
not be limited to, payment applications, cancelled checks evidencing payment, lien
waivers from the Contractor and all subcontractors and suppliers, the warranties
required by Section 4(n) and the Maintenance Bond required by Section 4(o). The
Reimbursement Request must also include a statement signed by the Contractor and
signed and sealed by the project engineer (who shall be a registered professional
engineer licensed to practice in the State of Texas) attesting to the amount of the work
performed, labor furnished, materials included, and the actual costs of each of the
Qualified Expenditures shown on Exhibit C. Developer agrees to provide all
information and documents in its possession or under its control reasonably required
by the City and GEDCO for proper processing and for accurate accounting and
documentation of actual costs for the construction of the Public Infrastructure
Improvements. The Reimbursement Request will not be considered until after all of the
Reimbursement Conditions have been completed.
(e) Review and Processing of Reimbursement Request. Provided that all of the
Reimbursement Conditions have been fulfilled, and subject to the provisions of Section
5(b) of this Agreement, the City and GEDCO shall promptly review the Reimbursement
Request and respond to Developer within fifteen (15) business days after the receipt of a
complete Reimbursement Request.
(1) If both the City and GEDCO approve the Reimbursement Request, the City or
GEDCO shall give Developer written notice of their approval thereof within
fifteen (15) business after its receipt of the Reimbursement Request (the
“Approval of Reimbursement Request”), but failure by the City or GEDCO to
respond to the Reimbursement Request within fifteen (15) business shall not be
construed to be approval by the City or GEDCO of the Reimbursement Request.
Within fifteen (15) business days after the City and GEDCO provide Developer
with their Approval of Reimbursement Request, GEDCO shall pay to Developer
the amount specified in the Approval of Reimbursement Request, not to exceed
the GEDCO Share.
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(2) If the City or GEDCO determine that the amount owing to Developer is
less than the amount submitted by Developer in the Reimbursement Request, the
City or GEDCO shall work diligently and in good faith with Developer to resolve
the discrepancy within thirty (30) business days. If the Parties are unable to
resolve the discrepancy within thirty (30) business days, each Party shall have
the rights and remedies available to it at law and in equity to enforce this
Agreement.
(f) Payment of Reimbursement Request. GEDCO hereby appropriates the Cash
Payment portion of the GEDCO Share from lawfully available funds to pay future
Reimbursement Requests, subject to all other conditions to reimbursement required by
this Agreement. The Parties understand and agree that the City has no obligation to
expend any funds under this Agreement.
SECTION 6. INSURANCE
Prior to and as a condition of the City’s issuance of the Notice to Proceed,
Developer shall procure and maintain, or cause its Contractors to procure and maintain
insurance coverages in accordance with the requirements as set forth in Exhibit E to this
Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes as if set
forth in full. Such insurance coverages shall remain in full force and effect for the
duration of this Agreement.
SECTION 7. EVENTS OF DEFAULT.
Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
(a) Failure to Construct. Failure of Developer or Hines (as applicable) to construct
the Hotel, Conference Center, Public Parking Garage, Public Infrastructure
Improvements, Public Roadways (as that term is defined in the GTEC Performance
Agreement), or the Parkland Improvements as required by this Agreement and/or the
Related Documents, and to secure a final Certification of Completion (for the Hotel,
Conference Center, and Public Parking Garage) or the City’s final acceptance (for the
Public Infrastructure Improvements or Public Roadways) on or before the Construction
Deadline, is an Event of Default.
(b) False Statements. Any warranty, representation, or statement made or
furnished to GEDCO or the City by or on behalf of Developer, Brae, or Hines under this
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Agreement or under any of the Related Documents that is false or misleading in any
material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished, is an Event of Default.
(c) Insolvency. Developer’s, Brae’s, or Hines’ insolvency, appointment of receiver
for any part of their respective property or the Property, any assignment for the benefit
of creditors of any of them, any type of creditor workout for any of them, or the
commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or
against any of them is an Event of Default.
(d) General. The failure of a Party to this Agreement to comply with any term,
covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, or the failure of any party to a
Related Document to comply with any term, covenant, or condition contained in a
Related Document, is an Event of Default.
SECTION 8. EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT.
(a) Failure to Construct. In the event Developer or Hines (as applicable) fail to
construct the Hotel, Conference Center, Public Parking Garage, Public Infrastructure
Improvements, the Public Roadways (as defined in the GTEC Performance Agreement),
or the Parkland Improvements as required by this Agreement and/or the Related
Documents, and to secure a final Certification of Completion (for the Hotel, Conference
Center, and Public Parking Garage) or the City’s final acceptance (for the Public
Infrastructure Improvements or the Public Roadways) on or before the Construction
Deadline, GEDCO shall have no obligation to reimburse Developer for any part of the
GEDCO Share.
(b) Other Event of Default. If an Event of Default other than an event described in
Section 7(a) of this Agreement occurs, the non-defaulting party shall give written notice
to the defaulting of any default, and the defaulting party shall have thirty (30) days (the
“Cure Period”) to cure said default. Should said default remain uncured as of the last
day of the Cure Period, and the non-defaulting party is not otherwise in the Parties
shall each have all rights and remedies available to them in law and in equity for any
Event of Default not specifically addressed above in Section 8(a). In the event that the
default cannot be cured within the Cure Period, but Developer commences cure within
the Cure Period and diligently pursues same, Developer shall have an additional period
of time, not to exceed ninety (90) days from the initial default notice, in which to
compete the cure.
SECTION 9. FORCE MAJEURE
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(a) Definition. Except as otherwise provided below, the term “Force Majeure Event”
means any act or event, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that meets all three (3) of the
following tests:
(1) The act or event prevents a party (the “Nonperforming Party”), in whole or
in part, from (i) performing its obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) satisfying any
conditions precedent to the other party’s (the “Performing Party’s”) obligations under
this Agreement; and
(2) The act or event is beyond the reasonable control of and not the fault of
the Nonperforming Party, and
(3) The Nonperforming Party has been unable to avoid or overcome the act or
event by the exercise of due diligence.
(b) Report of a Force Majeure Event. No later than five (5) business days after
becoming aware of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, the Nonperforming Party
shall furnish the Performing Party with a written report describing the particulars of the
occurrence, including an estimate of its expected duration and probable impact on the
performance of the Nonperforming Party’s obligations under this Agreement (the
“Report”).
(c) Duties During the Continuation of a Force Majeure Event. During the
continuation of the Force Majeure Event, the Nonperforming Party shall:
(1) exercise commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate or limit damages to
the Performing Party;
(2) exercise commercially reasonable due diligence to overcome the Force
Majeure Event;
(3) to the extent it is able, continue to perform its other obligations under this
Agreement;
(4) cause the suspension of performance to be of no greater scope and no
longer duration than the Force Majeure Event requires; and
(5) cause payments required under this Agreement to be paid when and as
due.
(d) Resumption of Performance. When the Nonperforming Party is able to:
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(1) resume performance of its obligations under this Agreement, or
(2) satisfy the conditions to the Performing Party’s obligations,
it shall immediately give the Performing Party written notice to that effect and shall
resume performance under this Agreement.
(e) Dispute Resolution Related to Force Majeure. The Parties shall negotiate in
good faith and attempt to resolve any dispute among them as to whether a Force
Majeure Event has occurred, or whether a Force Majeure Event has prevented the
Nonperforming Party, in whole or in part, from performing any obligation or satisfying
any condition under this Agreement. If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute or
to agree on a course of action within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the Report,
the Parties shall submit the dispute to the Williamson County Commissioners Court for
a binding determination on the sole issue of whether an Event of Force Majeure has
occurred or has prevented the Nonperforming Party from performing any obligation or
satisfying any condition under this Agreement. The burden of proof for demonstrating
that a Force Majeure Event has occurred, or that a Force Majeure Event has prevented
performance, shall be on the Nonperforming Party.
(f) Exclusive Remedy. The relief offered by this Section 9 is the exclusive remedy
available to the Nonperforming Party with respect to a Force Majeure Event, and the
Parties waive the common law defenses of impossibility and impracticability with
respect to the Force Majeure Events and any event or act that might be deemed a force
majeure event under the common law.
SECTION 10. INDEMNIFICATION AND DEVELOPER’S REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS.
(a) DEVELOPER, ITS PARTNERS, MEMBERS, OFFICERS, SUCCESSORS, AGENTS,
AFFILIATES, CONTRACTORS, AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “INDEMNITORS”)
SHALL, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE
CITY, GEDCO, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS,
AND EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY, THE "INDEMNITEES") FROM AND AGAINST: (I) ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION THAT ARE ASSERTED
AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE IF THE CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATES TO TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACT
OR BUSINESS INTERFERENCE, OR WRONGFUL OR NEGLIGENT USE OF GEDCO
FUNDING BY THE INTEMNITORS OR ANY OF THEIR AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES; (II)
ANY ADMINISTRATIVE OR INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDING BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL
AUTHORITY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED, TO A CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR
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CAUSE OF ACTION IN WHICH ANY INDEMNITEE IS A DISINTERESTED PARTY; (III) ANY
CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION WHICH DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
CONTESTS OR CHALLENGES THE LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE INDEMNITEES OR THE
INDEMNITORS TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT; (IV) ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES,
LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND
DISBURSEMENTS) THAT ANY INDEMNITEE SUFFERS OR INCURS AS A RESULT OF ANY
OF THE FOREGOING OR IS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT; (V) A
BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR VIOLATION OF LAW BY THE INDEMNITORS; (VI) A
FALSE REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE BY THE INTEMNITORS IN THIS
AGREEMENT OR IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS OR THE ESTIMATED COSTS LISTED ON EXHIBIT C OF THIS AGREEMENT;
(VII) THE NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR BREACH OF A
STANDARD OF STRICT LIABILITY BY THE INDEMNITORS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT. CLAIMS TO BE INDEMNIFIED UNDER THIS SECTION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO CLAIMS FOR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS OR
DISEASE, LOSS OF SERVICES WAGES OR INCOME, DAMAGE DESTRUCTION OR LOSS OF
USE OF PROPERTY, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS. DEVELOPER’S
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS ARTICLE ARE NOT EXCUSED IN THE EVENT A CLAIM IS
CAUSED IN PART BY THE ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY OF
THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES OR BREACH OF ANY OF SUCH PARTIES' OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT. IF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION IS
ASSERTED AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE, SUCH INDEMNITEE SHALL PROMPTLY
NOTIFY THE INDEMNITORS, BUT THE FAILURE TO SO PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE
INDEMNITORS SHALL NOT AFFECT THE INDEMNITORS’ OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS
SECTION UNLESS SUCH FAILURE MATERIALLY PREJUDICES THE INDEMNITORS’
RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTEST OF SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR
CAUSE OF ACTION, AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED. IF REQUESTED BY THE
INDEMNITORS IN WRITING, AS SO LONG AS NO DEFAULT OR EVENT OF DEFAULT
SHALL HAVE OCCURRED AND BE CONTINUING, SUCH INDEMNITEE SHALL IN GOOD
FAITH CONTEST THE VALIDITY, APPLICABILITY AND AMOUNT OF SUCH CLAIM,
DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION AND SHALL PERMIT THE INDEMNITORS TO
PARTICIPATE IN SUCH CONTEST. ANY INDEMNITEE THAT PROPOSES TO SETTLE OR
COMPROMISE ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION, CAUSE OF ACTION OR PROCEEDING
FOR WHICH THE INDEMNITORS MAY BE LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
HEREUNDER SHALL GIVE THE INDEMNITORS WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE TERMS OF
SUCH PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE REASONABLY IN ADVANCE OF
SETTLING OR COMPROMISING SUCH CLAIM OR PROCEEDING AND SHALL OBTAIN
THE INDEMNITORS’ CONCURRENCE THERETO.
(b) Developer represents and warrants to the City that the following representation
and warranties are true as of the Effective Date:
(1) Due Organization and Ownership. Developer is a limited liability
company validly existing under the laws of the State of Texas, and the person
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executing this Agreement on behalf of Developer is authorized to enter into this
Agreement. The sole managing member of Developer is Jeffrey Ladd Novak.
(2) Due Authority; No Conflict. Developer has all requisite power and
authority to execute this Agreement and to carry out its obligations hereunder
and the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been, and the
documents contemplated hereby will be, duly executed by Developer and
constitute Developer’s legal, valid and binding obligations enforceable against
Developer in accordance with their terms. The consummation by Developer of
the transactions contemplated hereby is not in violation of or in conflict with, nor
does it constitute a default under, any term or provision of the organizational
documents of Developer, or any of the terms of any agreement or instrument to
which Developer is a party, or by which Developer is bound, or of any provision
of any applicable law, ordinance, rule or regulation of any governmental
authority or of any provision of any applicable order, judgment or decree of any
court, arbitrator or governmental authority.
(3) Consents. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration
or filing with any governmental authority is required on the part of Developer in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or for the
performance of the transactions herein contemplated by the respective Parties
hereto.
(4) Litigation. There are no pending or, to the best of Developer’s knowledge,
threatened, judicial municipal, or administrative proceedings, consent decrees, or
judgments which might affect Developer’s ability to consummate the transaction
contemplated hereby.
(5) Legal Proceedings. No preliminary or permanent injunction or other
order, decree, or ruling issued by a governmental entity, and not statute, rule,
regulation, or executive order promulgated to or enacted by a governmental
entity, shall be in effect which restrains, enjoins, prohibits, or otherwise makes
illegal the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
SECTION 11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:
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(a) Amendments. This Agreement and the Exhibits attached hereto, together with
all of the Related Documents, constitute the entire understanding and agreement of the
parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to
this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or
parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
(b) Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the
parties created hereunder are performable in Williamson County, Texas. Venue for any
action arising under this Agreement shall lie in the state district courts of Williamson
County, Texas.
(c) Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by Developer without the
express written consent of both GEDCO and the City Council.
(d) Binding Obligation. This Agreement shall become a binding obligation on the
Parties upon execution by all signatories hereto. Each Party to this Agreement warrants
and represents that the individual or individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of
them has full authority to execute this Agreement and bind them to the same.
(e) Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience
purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of the
Agreement.
(f) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one and the
same document.
(g) Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted by this
Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Notice") is effective when in writing and (i)
personally delivered or (ii) three (3) days after notice is deposited with the U.S. Postal
Service, postage prepaid, certified with return receipt requested, and addressed as
follows:
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if to Developer:
Novak Brothers, LLC
Attn: Jeff Novak, Managing Member
201 Adams Street
Georgetown, Texas 78628
Telephone: (512) 931-7788
if to Brae:
Brae Group, Ltd.
Attn: Jeff Novak
201 Adams Street
Georgetown, Texas 78628
Telephone: (512) 931-7788
If to Hines:
Hines Georgetown Hotel LLC
Attn: Travis M. Overall
811 Main Street, Suite 4100
Houston, Texas 77002
Telephone: (713) 237-5679
if to GEDCO:
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
Attn: City of Georgetown Economic Development Director
113 E. 8th Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Telephone: (512) 930-3652
if to City:
City of Georgetown
Attn: City Manager
113 E. 8th Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Telephone: (512) 930-3723
(h) Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this
Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable as to any person or circumstance, such
finding shall not render that provision invalid or unenforceable as to any other persons
or circumstances. If feasible, any such offending provision shall be deemed to be
modified to be within the limits of enforceability or validity if the Parties so agree;
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however, if the offending provision cannot be so modified by agreement, it shall be
stricken and all other provisions of this Agreement in all other respects shall remain
valid and enforceable.
(i) Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement.
(j) Undocumented Workers. Developer certifies that it does not and will not
knowingly employ an undocumented worker in accordance with Chapter 2264 of the
Texas Government Code, as amended. If during the Term of this Agreement, Developer
is convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. § 1324a(f), Developer shall repay the amount
of the public subsidy provided under this Agreement plus interest, at the rate of eight
percent (8%), not later than the 120th day after the date GEDCO notifies Developer of
the violation.
(k) Vesting. Developer agrees that neither this Agreement nor any proceedings
related to the request for GEDCO funds is a vesting event under Chapter 245 of the
Texas Local Government Code.
(l) Further Assurances. The Parties agree to make, execute and deliver to GEDCO
such other promissory notes, instruments, documents and other agreements as GEDCO
or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence this Agreement.
(m) Performance. The Parties each agree to perform and comply with all terms,
conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement and in all other instruments and
agreements between or among them.
(n) Effect on Original Agreement. As of the Effective Date of this First Amended
and Restated Performance Agreement, this First Amended and Restated Performance
Agreement shall supersede and replace the Original Performance Agreement in its
entirety and the Original Performance Agreement shall have no further force or effect.
EXHIBIT LIST:
Exhibit A Sketch of the Property
Exhibit B Site Layout
Exhibit C Public Infrastructure Improvements and Qualified Expenditures
Exhibit D Streets to be Conveyed to the City
Exhibit E Insurance and Payment and Performance Bond Requirements
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NOVAK:
NOVAK BROTHERS, LLC
a Texas limited liability corporation
By:
Printed Name: Jeffrey Ladd Novak
Title: Managing Member
Date Signed:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of Texas §
County of Williamson §
This First Amended and Restated Performance Agreement was acknowledged before
me on _____________________________________ (date) by Jeffrey Ladd Novak, the duly
authorized Managing Member of Novak Brothers, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, on behalf of Novak Brothers, LLC.
Notary Public, State of Texas
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HINES GEORGETOWN HOTEL, LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Hines Georgetown Hotel Associates Limited
Partnership, a Texas limited partnership, its sole
member
By: Hines Georgetown Hotel GP, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, its general
partner
By: Hines Interests Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership, its sole member
By: Hines Holdings, Inc, a Texas
corporation, its general partner
By:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date Signed:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of Texas §
County of Harris §
This First Amended and Restated Performance Agreement was acknowledged before
me on __________________ (date) by ___________________________________________
(name of officer), ______________________________________(title of officer) of Hines
Georgetown Hotel LLC, a Texas limited liability company, on behalf of Hines
Georgetown Hotel LLC.
Notary Public, State of Texas
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GEDCO:
GEORGETOWN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
a Texas non-profit corporation
By:
Printed Name:
Title: Board President
Date Signed:
ATTEST:
, Board Secretary
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of Texas §
County of Williamson §
This First Amended and Restated Performance Agreement was acknowledged before
me on ______________________________________________________________ (date) by
__________________________________________________ (name), President of the Board
of Directors of the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation, a Texas
corporation, on behalf of the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation.
Notary Public, State of Texas
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CERTIFICATION OF BRAE GROUP, LTD. APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the foregoing First Amended and Restated Performance Agreement
pertaining to The Summit at Rivery Park was approved by Brae Group, Ltd., a Texas
limited liability partnership, on the _______ day of ______________________________,
201_, as evidenced by the signatures of duly authorized representatives of Brae Group,
Ltd. appearing below.
BRAE GROUP, LTD.
A Texas limited liability partnership
By: Novak Brothers, LLC
A Texas limited liability company
its sole General Partner
By:
Jeff Novak
Managing Member
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of Texas §
County of Williamson §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ___________________________(date)
by Jeff Novak, Managing Member of Novak Brothers, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, General partner of Brae Group, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, on behalf of
Brae Group, Ltd.
Notary Public, State of Texas
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CERTIFICATION OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the foregoing First Amended and Restated Performance Agreement
pertaining to The Summit at Rivery Park was approved by the City Council of the City
of Georgetown, Texas, on the __________________ day of
______________________________, 201_.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
A Texas home-rule municipality
By:
Dale Ross, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of Texas §
County of Williamson §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on _______________________(date) by
Dale Ross, Mayor of the City of Georgetown, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, on behalf of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
Notary Public, State of Texas
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Action out of Executive Session.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
SUBMITTED BY:
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Sec. 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
Consultation with attorney regarding legal issues related to agenda items and other matters in
which the duty of the attorney to the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Section 551.072. DELIBERATIONREGARDING REAL PROPERTY
Discussion and possible action to deliberate the purchase,exchange, lease or value of real property
for purposes authorized by the Development Corporation Act which discussion in open session
would have adetrimental effect on negotiations with third persons.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Section 551.087. DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEGOTIATIONS.
Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the corporation has received from
a business prospect that the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Georgetown and with which the Corporation
is conducting economic development negotiations; and/or deliberation regarding the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the Corporation seeks to have locate, stay,
or expand in or near the territory of the City of Georgetown.
- Pecan Branch
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney