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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
This ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
("Agreement") is entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"),
a home rule municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, acting
by and through Reid Rector, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and HARRELL
GALWAY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company acting by and
through Paul L. Barham, the duly authorized chief executive officer of Harrell Hospitality
Group, Inc., manager of Owner.
RECITALS
The City and Owner hereby agree that the following statements are true and
correct and constitute the-basis upon which the City and Owner have entered into this
Agreement:
A. The City has created an Economic and Community Development
Department in order to, among other things, oversee economic development programs
authorized by Texas law and approved by the City Council, including those authorized by
Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, to promote state and local economic
development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the City, as further
outlined in Resolution No. 2704, adopted by the City Council on January 30, 2001.
B. In accordance with the 2003 Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City
Council pursuant to M&C G-13895 on February 25, 2003, the City's economic
development programs are based on a model of custom-designed incentives and
partnership programs with private businesses on a case-by-case analysis of individual
projects to help ensure the growth and diversification of the local economy.
C. The 2003 Comprehensive Plan recognizes that tourism, both for business
and for pleasure, is a significant component of the City's economy and cites the
importance of the Fort Worth Convention Center and surrounding hotels as critical
elements in the City's efforts to promote tourism in the City.
D. Owner is under contract to purchase the hotel located at 1701 Commerce
St. in the City, which is currently operating as the Ramada Plaza. Owner wishes to
redevelop and significantly upgrade the hotel and has asked the City to create an
economic development program under which Owner will receive the financial assistance
necessary to make the redevelopment of the hotel feasible, pp
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between City of Fort Worn and Darrell Galway Associates, L.L.C.
E. The City Council has found and determined that by entering into this
Agreement, the potential economic benefits that will accrue to the City under the terms
and conditions of this Agreement are consistent with the City's economic development
objectives and the efforts to increase tourism in the City as set forth in the 2003
Comprehensive Plan.
F. This Agreement is authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises
contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. INCORPORTION OF RECITALS.
The City Council hereby finds, and the City and Owner hereby agree, that the
recitals set forth above are true and correct and form the basis upon which the City has
entered into this Agreement.
2. DEFINITIONS.
In addition to terms defined in the body of this Agreement, the following terms
shall have the definitions ascribed to them herein:
Adjusted Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue means an amount of revenue from the
hotel occupancy taxes lawfully imposed by the City pursuant to Chapter 351 of the Texas
Tax Code and Chapter 32 of the City Code that are derived from or attributable to the
Hotel Property and paid in a given year to the City equal to the lesser of(i) four and one-
half percent (4.5%) of the taxable Hotel room revenue (upon which the actual taxes paid
were based), less $310,597.10 (which is the full amount of the hotel occupancy taxes that
were payable to the City for the 2002 tax year), or (ii) all of the taxable Hotel room
revenue (upon which the actual taxes paid were based) lawfully payable under this
Agreement to Owner at the time, less $310,597.10 (which is the full amount of the hotel
occupancy taxes that were payable to the City for the 2002 tax year).
Ad'usted Hotel Property Tax Revenue means an amount of revenue equal to
the amount of real property tax paid in a given year to the City based on the entire taxable
assessed value of the Hotel Property in such year minus the taxable assessed value of the
Hotel Property for the 2002 tax year.
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Central City means the area of the corporate limits of the City within Loop 820
(i) consisting of all Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") eligible census
block groups; (ii) all state-designated enterprise zones; and (iii) all census block groups
that are contiguous by seventy-five percent (75%) or more of their perimeter to CDBG
eligible block groups or enterprise zones, as well as any CDBG-eligible block in the
corporate limits of the City outside Loop 820, as more specifically depicted in the map of
Exhibit"A", attached hereto and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes.
Central City Resident means an individual whose principal place of residence is
at a location within the Central City.
Excluded Hotel Revenue means any revenue received by the City in a given year
from (i) the amount of real property taxes paid in a given year to the City based on the
taxable assessed value of the Hotel Property for the 2002 tax year; (ii) amount of hotel
occupancy taxes based on a rate in excess of four and one-half percent (4.5%) of the cost
of a Hotel room; (iii) the full amount of the hotel occupancy taxes that were paid to the
City for the 2002 tax year, which amount is $310,597.10; (iv) the amount of Adjusted
Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue and Adjusted Hotel Property Tax Revenue in excess of
the Maximum Program Grant payable to Owner for the next calendar year; and (v) the
amounts by which any Program Grant may be reduced, in whole or in part, by operation
of Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1 and 5.3.2.
First'Tier Flag means one of the following brand names under which the Hotel is
operating and marketing itself. Westin; Sheraton; Marriott; Hilton; Hyatt; Embassy
Suites; Omni; Doubletree; or another first-class hotel brand name that has specifically
been approved by the City Council of the City for purposes of this Agreement, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Fort Worth. Company means a business that has a principal office located within
the corporate limits of the City. A Fort Worth M/WBE Company is also a Fort Worth
Company for purposes of this definition.
Fort Worth MIWBE Company means a minority or woman-owned business
that has received certification as either a minority business enterprise (MBE) or a woman
business enterprise (WBE) by either the City, the North Texas Regional Certification
Agency (NTRCA) or the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Highway
Division, and whose principal business office is located within the corporate limits of the
City.
Fort Worth Resident means an individual whose principal place of residence is
located within the corporate limits of the City. A Central City Resident is also a Fort
Worth Resident for purposes of this definition.
Full-,time Job means a job filled by one (1) individual as an employee of the
Hotel and employed in the normal and customary manner for Hotel operations to meet
the demands of the Hotel.
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Hotel means the building and other facilities located on the Hotel Property which
are operated as a hotel.
Hotel Property means real property located at 1701 Commerce St. and associated
parking lot in the City and the Hotel and other real property improvements located
thereon.
Maximum Program Grant means the maximum Program Grant that the City
may pay Owner in a given year, as set forth in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and hereby
made a part of this Agreement for all purposes.
Program means the economic development program authorized by Chapter 3$0
of the Texas Local Government Code and established and outlined in this Agreement.
Program Grants means the annual economic development grants paid by the
City to Owner in accordance with this Agreement and as part of the Program.
Redevelopment Costs means the costs to Owner of redeveloping the Hotel
Property, including all construction costs; furniture, fixtures and equipment; third-party
fees, such as surveyors, appraisers, engineers, architects, environmental assessments and
legal fees; and lender imposed fees and costs and interest in connection with construction
loans.
Required Improvements Costs means the costs to Owner of the amounts
payable to all labor and material contractors (excluding the general contractor's fees,
overhead and general conditions) for labor and materials in connection with the
construction and remodeling of the Hotel Property, excluding all furniture, fixtures and
equipment, carpet, lighting, wallcovering and similar items.
Room Block Agreement means a legally binding written agreement between the
City and Owner under which Owner will cause the Hotel to have reserved specific
percentages of the Hotel's standard guest rooms and suites for specific periods of time in
the future for attendees, participants and planners of conventions and/or trade shows at
the Fort Worth Convention Center.
3. TERM.
This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of execution by both parties and,
subject to Section 5.3.1 of this Agreement, shall expire upon payment by the City to
Owner of the fifteenth (15th) annual Program Grant, as provided by Section 5 hereof(the
"Term"), unless terminated earlier as provided by and in accordance with this
Agreement.
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4, OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS.
4.1. Redevelopment of Hotel.
Owner will complete or cause to be completed investments to the Hotel
and the Hotel Property of at least $30 million, as further outlined in Exhibit"C",
attached hereto and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes (the
"Project") by not later than December 31, 2004 (the "Project Completion
Date"). As of the Project Completion Date, the Hotel will be a full service hotel
and will have a minimum of four hundred thirty (430) first-class standard guest
rooms and/or suites. For purposes of this Agreement, the Project shall be deemed
completed as of the date that the Hotel has received and is operating and
marketing itself under a First Tier Flag brand name, as further set forth in Section
4.5 of this Agreement.
4.2. Construction Spending Goals.
4.2.1. Fort Worth Companies.
Without regard to the actual amount of dollars invested in the
Project, Owner will spend at least thirty percent (30%) of the Required
Improvements Costs with contractors that are Fort Worth Companies.
4.2.2. Fort Worth M/WBE Companies.
Without regard to the actual amount of dollars invested in the
Project, Owner will spend at least twenty percent (20%) of the Required
Improvements Costs with contractors that are Fort Worth M/WBE
Companies.
4.3. Employment Goals.
4.3.1. Fort Worth Residents.
Within one(1) year following the Project Completion Date, Owner
will cause at least sixty percent (60%) of all Full-time .Yobs on the Hotel
Property to be filied by Fort Worth Residents. Within two (2) years
following the Project Completion Date and at all times during the
remainder of the Term, Owner will cause at least (i) one hundred fifty
(150) Full-time Jobs on the Hotel Property to be filled by Fort Worth
Residents or (ii) sixty percent (60%) of all Full-time Jobs provided on the
Hotel Property to be filled by Fort Worth Residents, whichever number is
greater.
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4.3.2. Central City Residents.
Within one (1) year following the Project Completion Date, Owner
will cause at least thirty percent (30%) of all Full-time Jobs on the Hotel
Property to be filled by Central City Residents. Within two (2) years
following the Project Completion Date and at all times during the
remainder of the Term, Owner will cause at least (i) seventy-five (75)
Full-time Jobs on the Hotel Property to be filled by Central City Residents
or (ii) thirty percent (30%) of all Full-time Jobs provided on the Hotel
Property to be filled by Central City Residents, whichever number is
greater.
4.4. Additional MJWBE Opportunities. .
Owner will work with the City's Minority/Women Business Enterprise
Office in establishing a goal for Owner to utilize minority-owned and women-
owned business enterprises in aspects of the Project other than the Required
Improvements.
4.5. Star Ratinz.
Within one (1) year following the Project Completion Date, the Hotel
must have received a Mobil Travel Guide rating of at least three (3) stars. In
addition, the Hotel must maintain a Mobil Travel Guide rating of at least three (3)
stars for each subsequent year of the Term of this Agreement. The criteria for a
three (3)-star rating by Mobil Travel Guide are attached hereto as Exhibit "D",
which is hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. In the event that
Mobil Travel Guide changes its star rating system from' that used in 2002, the City
and Owner agree to modify this Section 4.5 to provide that the Hotel must
maintain the Mobil Travel Guide star rating that most closely applies at the time
to hotels meeting the criteria set forth in Exhibit "D". In the event that Mobil
Travel Guide is no longer published or no longer provides a hotel star rating
system, the City and Owner to modify this Section 4.5 to provide that the Hotel
must meet a standard provided by another publication or index reasonably agreed
to by both the City and Owner that applies as closely as possible to hotels meeting
the criteria set forth in Exhibit "D".
4.6. Comoetitive Name Brand.
By not later than the Project Completion Date and at all times thereafter
for the remainder of the Term of this Agreement, the Hotel must be operating and
marketing itself under a First Tier Flag brand name.
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4.7. Room Block Agreement.
By not later than May 1, 2043, the City and Owner shall have negotiated
in good faith and executed a Room Block Agreement. A Room Block Agreement
must be in effect and in full force as of the date that a Room Block Agreement is
first executed pursuant to this Agreement or September 1, 2003, whichever is
earlier, and all times thereafter for the remainder of the Term of this Agreement.
4.8. Employment Reports.
On or before February I following the Project Completion Date and of
each subsequent year for the remainder of the Term of this Agreement, Owner
will provide the City with a report that sets forth the total number of Full-time
.lobs provided on the Hotel Property; the number of such Full-time Jobs filled by
Fort Worth Residents; and the number of such Full-time Jobs filled by Central
City Residents, all as of one (1) full month of the preceding calendar year
identified by Owner, together with reasonable documentation regarding the
residency of such employees.
4.9. Inspection of Hotel and Hotel Property.
At any time during the Term of this Agreement, following reasonable
advance notice to Owner, the City shall have, and Owner shall provide or cause to
be provided, access to the Hotel and Hotel Property in order for the City to inspect
the same to ensure compliance with this Agreement and to evaluate the Hotel with
respect to the public purposes supporting this Agreement. Owner, its officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors and subcontractors, shall cooperate fully
with the City during any such inspection or evaluation.
4.10. Audits.
Owner agrees that the City will have the right to audit the financial and
business records of Owner that relate to the Hotel Property and the Required
Improvements (collectively "Records") at any time during the Term of this
Agreement in order to determine compliance with this Agreement. Owner shall
make all Records available to the City on the Hotel Property or at another location
in the City acceptable to both parties following reasonable advance notice by the
City and shall otherwise cooperate fully with the City during any audit.
5. PROGRAM GRANTS.
Beginning in the first full calendar year following the Project Completion Date,
the ,City will pay to Owner fifteen (15) annual Program Grants as provided by this
Section 5, subject to Section 5.3.1 and all other terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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5.1. Calculation of Each Program Grant.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and specifically
Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.4 and 5.6 of this Agreement, each annual
Program Grant paid by the City to Owner will be of an amount equal to the lesser
of(i) the Maximum Program Grant payable for that calendar year in accordance
with Exhibit "B" hereof, or (ii) the sum of(a) the Adjusted Hotel Property Tax
Revenue for the previous tax year plus (b) the Adjusted Hotel Occupancy Tax
Revenue for the previous tax year.
5.2. Reduction of Program Grants.
5.2.1. Failure to Meet Construction Spending Goals.
The amount of each annual Program Grant, calculated in
accordance with Section 5.1 of this Agreement, shall be reduced
throughout the Term of this Agreement by the cumulative degree to which
Owner failed to meet its construction spending goals, as outlined in
Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. For example, if Owner spent $10 million in
Required Improvements Costs on the Project, then Owner would be
required to have spent at least thirty percent (30%) of those costs, or $3
million, with contractors that are Fort Worth Companies and at least
twenty percent (20%) of those costs, or $2 million, with contractors that
are Fort Worth MIWBE Companies. However, if Owner actually spent
only $2.4 million with contractors that are Fort Worth Companies [thereby
missing that spending goal by twenty percent (20%)] and only $1.8
million with contractors that are Fort Worth MJWBE Companies.[thereby
missing that spending goal by ten percent (10%)], then each annual
Program Grant payable to Owner by the City would be reduced
throughout the Term of this Agreement by thirty percent (30%).
5.2.2. Failure to Meet EmpIoyment Goals.
The amount of any annual Program Grant, calculated in
accordance with Section 5.1 of this Agreement and as may be reduced
pursuant to Section 5.2.1 of this Agreement, may, subject to Section 5.23,
additionally be reduced in a given year by the cumulative degree to which
Owner failed to meet its employment goals for the previous calendar year,
as outlined in Sections 4.3.1 and 4.3.2. For example, if three hundred
(�00) Full-time Jobs were provided on the Hotel Property during a given
calendar year, then Owner would be required to have filled at least sixty
percent (50%), or one hundred eighty (180), of those positions with Fort
Worth Residents and at least thirty percent (30%), or ninety(90), of those
positions with Central City Residents. However, if Owner actually filled
only one hundred fifty-three (153) of those positions with Fort Worth
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Residents [thereby missing that employment goal by fifteen percent
(15%)] and only eighty-one (81) of those positions with Central City
Residents [thereby missing that employment goal by ten percent (10%)],
then the Program Grant, as already may have been reduced pursuant to
Section 5.2.1 of this Agreement, could, subject to Section 5.2.3, be
reduced additionally in the following year only by another twenty-five
percent(25%).
5,2.3. Employment Goal Contin2enc
If in any year after the second anniversary of the Project
Completion Date Owner caused (i) at least sixty- (60%) of all Full-time
Jobs on the Hotel Property, but less than one hundred fifty (150) of such
Full-time Jobs, to be filled by Fort Worth Residents and (ii) at least thirty
percent (30%) of all Full-tinge Jobs on the Hotel Property, but less than
seventy-five (75) of such Full-time Jibs, to be filled by Central City's
Residents, and the Hotel's occupancy rate in that same year was less than
sixty-two percent (62%), before taking any action to reduce the Program
Grant payable in the following calendar year, the City will give Owner an
opportunity to explain the reason for the lower-than-expected occupancy
rate and how that occupancy rate may have affected Owner's employment
needs on the Hotel Property. If Owner can demonstrate to the City's
reasonable satisfaction that the lower-than-expected occupancy rate was
not caused by Owner or a deficiency in the amenities or customer service
standards at the Hotel, then upon receipt of approval by the City Council,
which approval shall be determined by a simple majority vote of the City
Council, (i) the City may elect to not impose the reduction provided by
Section 5.2.2 or(ii) the City staff and Owner will negotiate in good faith a
reduction that, under the circumstances, is more reasonable and less
strenuous than that provided by Section 5.2.2.
5.2.4. No Offsets.
A deficiency in attainment of any of the goals set forth in Sections
4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1 and/or 4.3.2 may not be offset by exceeding other such
goals. In other words, if Owner exceeded its Required Improvements
spending goal with respect to the use of contractors that are Fort Worth
Companies, as set forth in Section 4.2.1,by five percent (5%), but failed in
its Required Improvements spending goal with respect to the use of
contractors that are Fort Worth M/WBE Companies, as set forth in Section
4.2.2, by five percent (5%), each annual Program Grant payable to Owner
by City hereunder would be reduced by five percent (5%) on account of
Owner's failure to meet the latter Required Improvements spending goal.
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5.3. Cessation or Pro-rated Payment of Program Grants.
5.3.1. Loss of Star Rating and/or Competitive Name Brand and/or
Breach of Room Block Agreement for Full Year.
If(i) after the expiration of the first full calendar year following the
Project Completion Date, the Hotel does not for any full calendar year
have its minimum star rating, as required by Section 4.5 of this
Agreement, and/or (ii) after the Project Completion Date, the Hotel does
not for any full calendar year operate and market itself under a First Tier
Flag brand name, as required by Section 4.5 of this Agreement, and/or(iii)
at any time during the Term of this Agreement Owner is in breach of the
Room Block Agreement for any full calendar year and the City has not
exercised its right to terminate the Room Block Agreement, then Owner
shall waive, and the City will not be required to pay, the Program Grant in
the following year that the City would otherwise have been required to
pay. In such an event, (i) such waiver shall be counted as a Program Grant
payment for purposes of calculating the Term of this Agreement; (ii) the
Term of this Agreement shall not be extended; and (iii) the revenue
comprising the Program Grant that the City would otherwise have been
required to pay shall instead be treated as Excluded Hotel Revenue, as
provided in Section 5.4 of this Agreement, and will be retained by the City
and shall not be carried over to any Program Grant paid by the City in a
subsequent year.
5.3.2. Loss of Star Rating and/or Competitive Name Brand and/or
Breach of Room Block A reernent for Partial Year.
If(i) after the expiration of the first full calendar year following the
Project Completion Date, the Hotel does not for a portion of any calendar
year have its minimum star rating, as required by Section 4.5 of this
Agreement (but subject to Section 5.3.3), and/or (ii) after the Project
Completion Date, the Hotel does not for a portion of any calendar year
operate and market itself under a First Tier Flag brand name, as required
by Section 4.6 of this Agreement, and/or at any time during the Term of
this Agreement Owner is in breach of the Room Block Agreement for a
portion of any calendar year and the City has not exercised its right to
terminate the Room Block Agreement, the Program Grant payable for the
following year, as may be reduced pursuant to Sections 5.2.1 and 5.2.2,
may, subject to Section 5.3.3, also be reduced by a fraction, to be
expressed as a percentage, where (i) the numerator is the number of days
in that year .in which the Hotel had both its minimum star rating, as
required by Section 4.5 of this Agreement, and operated and marketed
itself under a First Tier Flag brand name, as required by Section 4.6 of this
Agreement, and (ii) the denominator is three hundred sixty-five (365). In
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such an event, the revenue comprising the difference between the Program
Grant actually made in that year and the Program Grant that the City
would otherwise have been required to pay shall be treated as Excluded
Hotel Revenue, as provided in Section 5.4 of this Agreement, and will be
retained by the City and shall not be carried over to any Program Grant
paid by the City in a subsequent year.
5.3.3. Star Rating ContingencW.
The City recognizes that some of the criteria for a three (3)-star
rating by Mobil Travel Guide are subjective in nature. Therefore, if the
Hotel fails to receive a Mobil Travel Guide rating of at least three (3) stars
within one (1) year following.the Project Completion Date or if the Hotel
fails to maintain such a rating in any subsequent year of the Tenn of this
Agreement, before the City takes any action to cease or reduce a Program
Grant for the following year pursuant to Sections 5.3.1 or 5.3.2, Owner
will be granted the opportunity for a hearing before the City Council at
which Owner may present an explanation as to why the Hotel did not
receive or maintain such a rating and request that the City Council grant it
relief from the application of Sections 5.3.1 or 5,3,2, as the case may be.
The City Council's decision in this regard may be based on reasonable
findings derived from a record of the proceedings and shall be reflected by ,
a simple majority vote of the City Council, which decision shall be final
and non-appealable.
5.4. Excluded Hotel Revenue Remains Proverry of City..
Owner understands and agrees that any Excluded Hotel Revenue shall
remain the property of the City; that the City will not at any time be•required to
pay Owner any amounts equal to the Excluded Hotel Revenue; and that Excluded
Hotel Revenue received in one year will not in any manner be applied or carried
over to any Program Grant payable to Owner in a subsequent year, even if any
previous year's Program Grant was less than the Maximum Program Grant
payable for that year.
5.5. Deadline for Pa ment.
Annual Program Grants will be paid to Owner no sooner than March 1 and
no later than June 1 of the first full calendar year following the Project
Completion Date and each subsequent calendar year during the Term of this
Agreement,
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5.6. Source of ProLyram Grants.
It is understood and agreed that all Program Grants paid pursuant to this
Agreement shall come from currently available general revenues of the City and
not directly from any property or hotel occupancy taxes paid to the City.
6. DEFAULT, TERMINATION AND FAILURE TO MEET 'VARIOUS
GOALS AND OBLIGATIONS.
6.1. Failure of Owner to Meet Certain Goals and Obligations.
If (i) Owner fails to meet its Required Improvements spending goals set
forth in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2; and/or (ii) Owner fails to meet its employment
goals set forth in Sections 4.3.1 and 4.3.2; and/or (iii) the Hotel does not at any
time after the expiration of the first full calendar year following the Project
Completion Date have its minimum star rating, as required by Section 4.5; and/or
(iv) the Hotel does not at any time after the Project Completion Date operate or
market itself under a First Tier Flag brand name, as required by Section 4.6, the
Program Grants payable by the City will be subject to reduction or waiver
pursuant to Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.1 and 5.3,2, as the case may be, but an Event
of Default, as defined in Section 6.2 of this Agreement, shall not occur.
6.2. Events of Default.
Owner shall be in default under this Agreement if(i) a building permit to
initiate construction under the Project has not been issued by the City on or before
September 30, 2003; or (ii) the Project is not completed by the Project
Completion Date, as provided in Section 4.1 of this Agreement; (iii) any state or
local taxes with respect to the Hotel, the Hotel Property and/or any tangible
personal property located therein become delinquent and Owner does not timely
and properly follow the legal procedures for protest and/or contest of any'such
taxes; (iv) the City lawfully terminates the Room Block Agreement on account of
a breach or default thereunder by Owner; or (v) subject to the effect of Section
6.1, Owner breaches any provision or condition of this Agreement, and the City
shall be in default under this Agreement if the City breaches any provision or
condition of this Agreement(collectively,'each an"Event of Default").
6.3. Remedies.
If Owner is in default under this Agreement due to the fact that (i) a
building permit to initiate construction under the Project has not been issued by
the City on or before September 30, 2003; (ii) the Project is not completed by the
Project Completion Date, as provided in Section 4.1.of this Agreement; or (iii)
Owner is in default under this Agreement due to the fact that the City has lawfully
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terminated the Room Block Agreement for any breach or default thereunder by
Owner, the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by
providing written notice thereof to Owner. If any other Event of Default arises
under this Agreement, promptly after becoming aware of the default the non-
defaulting party shall provide written notice to the other party that describes the
nature of the default. The defaulting party shall have thirty (30) calendar days to
cure the default, or if such default is not reasonably curable within thirty (30)
calendar days, such additional time as may be reasonably necessary provided that
the defaulting party is diligently pursuing cure of the default. If the default has
not been fully cured within such time, the non-defaulting party shall have all
rights and remedies available under the law or in equity, including, but not limited
to, the right to terminate this Agreement, which may be effected by providing
written notice thereof to the defaulting party.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Owner shall operate as an independent
contractor in each and every respect hereunder and not as an agent, representative or
employee of the City. Owner shall have the exclusive right to control all details and day-
to-day operations relative to the Project and the Hotel and shall be solely responsible for
the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, licensees and invitees. Owner acknowledges that the doctrine of
respondeat superior will not apply as between the City and Owner, its officers, agents,
servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees. Owner farther
agrees that nothing in this Agreement will be construed as the creation of a partnership or
joint enterprise between the City and Owner.
8. INDEMNIFICATION.
OWNER AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF
ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO OWNER'S
BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE
OCCASIONED BY (i) OWNER'S BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR
PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR
OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF OWNER, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE
CITY) OR SUBCONTRACTORS, RELATED TO THE PROJECT, THE HOTEL OR
THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT THAT THE
INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN. THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY TO
ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY
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OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR SEPARATE CONTRACTORS,
AND IN THE EVENT OF JOINT AND CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH
OWNER AND CITY, RESPONSIBILITY, IF ANY, SHALL BE APPORTIONED
COMPARATIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS DF THE STATE OF
TEXAS.
9. NOTICES.
All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall be addressed to
the following, or such other party or address as either party designates in writing, by
certified mail,postage prepaid, or by hand delivery:
City: .Owner:
Attn: Director Attn: Paul L. Barham
Economic and Community Development Harrell Galway Associates, L.L.C.
Department 1701 Commerce St.
1040 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth,TX 76102
Fort Worth, TX 76102
With a copy to: with copies to:
Attn: City Attorney Attn: Paul L. Barham
City Attorney's Office Harrell Hospitality Group, Inc.
1000 Throckmorton St. 16475 N.Dallas Pkwy., Suite 410
Fort Worth, TX 76102 Addison, TX 75001
and
Attn: Thomas C. Self
Thomas &Self, P.C.
5339 Spring Valley Rd.
Dallas,TY 75248
10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS.
Owner may not assign, transfer or otherwise convey any of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement to any party without the prior written consent of the
City, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, conditioned on (i) the
prior approval of the assignee or successor and a finding by the City Council that the
proposed assignee or successor is financially capable of completing the Project and (ii)
the proposed assignee or successor has executed a written agreement with the City Under
which it agrees to assume all covenants and obligations of Owner under this Agreement,
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in which case such assignee or successor shall thereafter be deemed "Owner" for all
purposes under this Agreement.
11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES,_RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
This Agreement will be subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the
City's Charter and ordinances, as amended.
12. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or
surrender any of it governmental powers.
13. NO WAIVER.
The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision
of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver
of that party's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on
any future occasion.
14. VENUE AND JURISDICTION.
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of
any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in
Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of
Texas —Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in.accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas.
15. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the
City and Owner, and any lawful assign or successor of Owner, and are not intended to
create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
16. FORCE MAJEURE.
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties to this Agreement that if the
performance of any obligations hereunder is delayed by reason of war, civil commotion,
acts of God, inclement weather, governmental restrictions, regulations, or interferences,
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unreasonable delays by the City in issuing any permits or certificates of occupancy or
conducting any inspections of or with respect to the Project (based on the amount of time
that the City customarily requires in undertaking such activities and based on the then-
current workload of the City department(s) responsible for undertaking such activities),
or delays caused by unforeseen construction or site issues, fire or other casualty, court
injunction, necessary condemnation proceedings, acts of the other party, its
affiliates/related entities and/or their contractors, or any actions or inactions of third
parties or other circumstances which are reasonably beyond the control of the party
obligated or permitted under the terms of this Agreement to do or perform the same,
regardless of whether any such circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated or not,
the party so obligated or permitted shall be excused from doing or performing the same
during such period of delay, so that the time period applicable to such design or
construction requirement shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period such
party was delayed.
17. INTERPRETATION.
In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of
this Agreement, this Agreement shalt be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither
more strongly for or against any party,regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
18. CAPTIONS.
Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
19. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents
incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement
between the City and Owner, and any lawful assign and successor of Owner, as to the
matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is
hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this
Agreement, This Agreement shall not be amended unless executed in writing by both.
parties and approved by the City Council of the City in an open meeting held in
accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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20. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
considered an original,but all of which shall constitute one instrument.
EXECUTED as of the last date indicated below:
CITY OF FORT WORTH: HARRELL GALWAY
ASSOCIATES,L.L.C.:
By: Harrell Hospitality Group, Inc., r
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By:_ By: �-R�w"j 4,
Reid Rector Paul arham
Assistant City Manager Chief Executive Officer
Date: � /- Date: T'�-I. C)�,
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
Peter Vaky if
Assistant City Attorney
M&C: C-19525 3-25-03
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EXHIBITS
" 'A"—Map of Central City
"B"—Maximum Program Grant
"C"—Description of Project
"D"—Criteria for Mobil Travel Guide 3-Star Rating
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MAXIMUM PROGRAM GRANT
ANNUAL PAYMENT CAPS
GRANT EXPEC'T'ED MAXIMUM
NUMBER YEAR GE PROGRAM
PAYMENT GRANT
AMOUNT
1 2005 $473,872.00
2 2006 $658,037.00
3 2007 $6949750.00
4 2008 $685,896.00
5 2009 $757,216.00
6 2010 $868,071.00
7 2011 $923,297.00
8 2012 $988,978.00
9 2013 $996,103.00
10 2014 $1,011,357.00
11 2015 $19036,641.00
12 2016 $1,0629557.00
13 2017 $1,0895121.00
14 2018 $19116,349.00
15 2019 $1,1449257.00
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between City of Fort Worth and Harrell Galway Associates,L.L.C.
Exhibit"C"
Scope of the Planned Renovation of the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Fort Worth
1. Exterior, to include new surface, roof line, guest room windows, and
architectural accents
2. Redefined entrance
3. Upgrade to parking garage
4. Reconfigure guest registration desk, renovate lobby
5. Renovate public areas, elevators, restrooms and seating areas
G. Renovate and reconfigure food and beverage facilities
7. Renovate meeting space
8. Renovate swimming pool area
9. Renovate guest rooms, corridors
10. Convert one guest room floor to a concierge Floor
11. Install fire and other life/safety system upgrades
12. Install new property management and other computer systems
13. Upgrade existing computer, telephone and other systems
14. Repairs and renovate mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems
15. Install upgraded amenities, linens, and other guest contact items
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EXHIBIT "D"
Mobil
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Mobil Travel Guide Rating Criteria by the Stars - Hotel
*Note: In general, at each level the property inspected meets or exceeds the
requirements of the previous star rating. For example, a Two-Star property meets
the specifications for not only the Two-Star criteria but also for the One-Star
criteria. A Three-Star property meets the specifications for the Three-Star criteria,
Two-Star criteria, One-Star criteria, and so forth.
* One-Star Hotel is a clean, convenient, limited service establishment.
Courteous service and good housekeeping, including daily maid service, are
standard. Characteristics of a One-Star Hotel include:
Hotel Services Detail
- Staff is well-groomed with professional, neat and well-maintained attire
- All staff encountered are pleasant and professional in their demeanor
- Coffee, hot tea and breakfast pastry available on-site (could be in-room)
Hotel Facilities and Public Areas
- Self parking area free of debris, good condition; surfaces, curbs, paths
- All outdoor walkways and approaches welt-maintained and cleaned
- Outdoor awnings, signs, marquees, flags, and plantings clean and in good
condition
- Public spaces are free of obvious hazards
- Lobby floors, walls and ceiling free of debris, marks and damage
- Elevator landings, cars and doors/tracks are clean and in good condition
- Guest room corridor floors, walls and ceilings free of debris, marks, and
damage
- Vending and/or ice machines are located within one floor of guest room
- Vending and/or ice areas and equipment are clean, well-lit, and well-maintained
- All furniture, fixtures and equipment clean, neat and well-maintained
- Ashtrays throughout public areas are well-maintained and free of excessive
debris
- Temperature in all interior public areas maintained in general comfort range
- If public phonebook present, it is neat and in good condition
- Public washrooms very hygienic and neat, with well-stocked paper and soap
- Public washroom fixtures, wails and floors in very good condition
- if available; meeting rooms are well-signed so that it is easy to find and arrive at
a specific room
- If available; meeting room doors are in good condition, free of nicks and
damage
- if available; meeting room interiors are in generally good condition, including
walls, floors and ceiling
- Televisions feature cable TV (four networks plus four other channels)
- Direct dial phones with direct long distance dialing in each guest room
Guest Room Standards
- Hardware and hangings (door locks, racks, artwork, etc.) secure and in good
condition
- Carpet/floor free of debris, stains, wear, loose threads, open seams, etc.
- Walls and ceilings free of marks, stains and damage
- Drapes are free of stains, damage; pull easily and hang properly
- Furniture free of dust, marks and damage
- All printed material including collateral, phonebooks and stationery neat, crisp
and current
- Drawers and shelves clean, free of dust and debris
- All light bulbs operate, all light fixtures and lamps in good condition, clean
- Mirrors and windows free of smudges and damage throughout
- If safe provided; clean, functional and convenient
- Room equipped with accurate, functional clock and radio/stereo
- Color television works and equipped with remote control, min. 19"
- Ice bucket and glasses (may be molded plastic); clean, hygienic
- If minibar present; hygienic, free of spills and damage; all products sealed; price
list present
- If coffeemaker present; hygienic, ample, with sealed supplies and cups
- All bedding and linens free of debris, hairs, damage and stains
- Room heating and air conditioning is easily controlled by guest and is quiet
- Air is fresh and clean, no stuffiness or odors
- Sink, tub, shower, toilet, bidet very clean, free of hairs, stains and discoloration
- Bathroom tile and grouting clean, not discolored, cracked or mildewed
- Faucets and drains operate smoothly and easily
- Hygienic soap and shampoo provided
- Minimum bath linen: one bathmat; two each of facecloth, hand towel and bath
towel
- Towels free of spots, stains, tears and obvious frays
- If robes provided; free of spots, stains and loose threads
Specialized Hotel Facility
- Pool/beach furniture clean, hygienic and well-maintained
Pool deck or beach/sand clean and free of excessive debris
- Pool deck and tiling in good condition, free of excessive damage or wear
Pool water clean, free of debris and free of notable odors
Pool fittings and equipment (ladders, dive boards) secure and in good condition
- Tennis court surfaces in good condition, free of damage and well-marked
- Tennis courts and surrounding area clean, free of debris
- Fixtures, nets, lights, fences well-maintained and good condition
- Pro shop/clubhouse interior clean and well-maintained; displays and counters
neat and tidy
- Pro shop/clubhouse and surrounding areas clean with well-maintained
appearance
- Golf carts clean, well-organized and maintained
- Rental equipment clean and good condition, including bags
- Floors throughout the casino well-maintained, free of excessive debris
- Air circulation in casino is adequate, not stuffy or smoky
- Slot banks are free of excessive debris, soiled glassware, soiled ashtrays
- Slot chairs are in good condition, clean and free of rips and stains
- Cashier and change booths are tidy and well-organized; well-signed
- Table game tops are well-maintained, free of damage and wear
* * Two-Star Hotel provides comfortable accommodations with expanded
amenities and services. Guests at a Two-Star Hotel can expect to find all of the
qualities for a One-Star Hotel, plus the following characteristics:
Hotel Services Detail
- Front staff articulate, smile and make eye contact
- Staff are attired in well-fitting, consistent uniforms
- Baggage assistance available on request
- Twenty-four hour staffing at front desk
- Restaurant on-site serving three meals daily
Hotel Facilities Detail
- Lobby provides comfortable seating area
- Signs and notices will be professional, matching decor, not "homemade"
- Vending and/or ice machines are located on each guest floor
- Service doors are clean, free of marks and damage, and closed
Public phones are convenlent, clean and well-maintained
- Guest rooms equipped with data ports (guest can connect laptop to the
Internet)
- A variety of different sized and appointed rooms available in hotel
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Guest Room Detail
- Guest room door and frame free of marks, scratches and scuffs
- Comfortable seating for two people (other than bed)
- Guest service directory, pad and pen/pencil present and conveniently placed
- Enclosed closets (means closets must have doors)
- Minimum six non-captive hangers
- Three spacious drawers or enclosed shelves (inside closet)
- Luggage rack or bench provided; adequate space to leave suitcase
- Extra clean and hygienic blanket and pillow provided in room
- Lighting is adequate
Room can be fully darkened
- Full-length mirror present in room
- Hairdryer present in room, clean and functional
- Hygienic soap, shampoo and two other bath amenities provided
Specialized Facility Detail
- Guest can pick up e-mail and access the Internet from a Business Center
workstation
- .Business Center working areas are clean, tidy and professional
- Comfortable office-style chairs at the Business Center guest workstations.
- All fitness, treatment and relaxation areas are hygienic, neatly organized and
maintained
- Spa reception area is well-defined, neat and professional
- Fitness equipment is clean, in very good condition, conveniently laid out
- Fitness/workout area is well-ventilated, with comfortable temperature
- Sound system or television provided in fitness/workout areas
- Towels are provided in locker and fitness areas
- Grooming area equipped with hairdryers; soap and shampoo conveniently
placed
- All amenities are neatly and professionally presented; very hygienic
- Locker room, showers, sauna and hot tub extremely clean, hygienic
appearance
* * * Three-Star Hotel is an establishment that is well-appointed, with full
array of services and amenities. Guests at a Three-Star Hotel can expect to find
all of the qualities for a Two-Star Hotel, plus the following characteristics:
Hotel Services Detail
- Turndown service upon request
- Valet parking available
- Baggage assistance automatic
- Same day laundry and dry cleaning five days/week
- Complimentary newspapers delivered to room automatically
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- Complete room service available
- Workstation where guest can access Internet
- Basic fitness equipment provided, including treadmills and cycles
Hotel Facilities Detail
- High quality, varied, major brand sundry selections available in on-site store
- If public phonebook present it is displayed in attractive cover
Pay-Movie selections available through television
- Suite (separate bedroom and living areas) accommodations available
Guest Room Detail
- Each guest room has two phones (one could be in the bathroom)
- Comfortable desk and chair for working with telephone, data port, light
- Insulated ice bucket vinyl or better, glass glassware; clean, hygienic
- Minibar present (defined as selection several beverages and snacks)
- If coffeemaker present; ceramic mugs and napkins available
- Pillows are plush and full, no foam
- Framed artwork or interesting architectural features
- Excellent lighting in bathroom for makeup and shaving
- Hygienic soap, shampoo and four other bath amenities provided
-- Amenities presented attractively, thoughtfully (not simply lined up on counter)
- Towels of absorbent quality, soft nap, no discoloration
Specialized Facility Detail
- If Business Center present; semi-private working area with workstation and
telephone
- If spa present; robes and slippers or spa sandals available in variety of sizes;
clean and in good condition
- If spa or fitness center present; complimentary amenities include body lotion,
shower caps, talc/deodorant and combs
- If spa present;. at least two types of massage offered
- If tennis present; water is available courtside
- If pool or beach service present; ample towels available poolside or at the
beach
City of-Fort Worth, Texas
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UA"IT REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME NAGE
3125103 C-19525 17RAMADA 1 of 2
SUBJECT AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
WITH HARRELL HOSPITALITY GROUP REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT OF
RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Program Agreement with Harrell
Hospitality Group (HHG) or an affiliated entity related to the redevelopment of the Ramada Plaza
Hotel (the Agreement), consistent with the presentation given to City Council on March 18, 2003
and with the information provided in this Mayor and Council Communication; and
2. Find that the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as outlined below, constitute a custom-
designed Economic Development Program, as provided in the 2003 Comprehensive Plan and in
accordance with Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, and comprise an appropriate
public incentive to encourage the redevelopment of the Ramada Plaza Hotel.
DISCUSSION:
Under the proposed Agreement, HHG has committed to (i) substantially complete at least $30 million in
investments on Ramada Plaza Hotel (the Property) by December 31, 2004; and (ii) spend at least 30% of its
total construction costs (estimated at $10 million) in making those improvements with Fort Worth contractors;
and (iii) spend at least 20% of its total construction costs in making those improvements with Fort Worth
contractors that are certified as Fort Worth MIWBE companies. HHG will also be required to obtain and
maintain a Mobil Travel Guide 3-Star rating; and ensure that the hotel is operating and marketing itself under a
first tier flag brand name, as outlined below. In addition, HHG will be required to enter into a Room Block
Agreement with the City.
The Property currently has 430 guestrooms; however, only 370 are rentable. HHG plans to redevelop the
Property into a first tier flag hotel, which is synonymous with hotel brand names such as Westin, Sheraton,
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Embassy Suites, Omni, and Doubletree. The planned redevelopment will be
instrumental in increasing Fort Worth's ability to attract large conventions and will complement the
architectural design of the newly renovated Fort Worth Convention Center. In return for the economic benefits
and increased first class hotel rooms that will accrue as a result of HHG's redevelopment of the Property, the
City will make 15 Annual Economic Development Program Grants to HHG, as authorized by Section 380 of
the Texas Local Government Code. These grant payments will commence in the first full year following the
redevelopment.
Employment:
HHG is estimating that the hotel employment will increase from 100 to 250, of which HHG has
committed the greater of 150 full-time jobs or 60% of the total number of full-time jobs on the property to
be filled by Fort Worth residents. Likewise, HHG has committed the greater of 75 full-time jobs or 30%
of the total number of full-time jobs on the property to be filled by Central City residents.
City o,f Fort .,Forth, Texas
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBED LOG NAME PAGE
3/25/03 _ C-19525 17RAMADA 2 of 2
SUBJECT AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
WITH HARRELL HOSPITALITY GROUP REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT OF
RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL
Utilization of Fort Worth Businesses:
Regarding utilization of Fort Waith based businesses, HHG has committed 30% of total construction
spending to Fort Worth construction contractors and/or subcontractors.
Utilization of Fort Worth M1WBE:
Regarding the utilization of Fort Worth Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Fort Worth Women
Business Enterprises (WBEs), HHG has committed 20% of total construction spending to certified Fort
Worth M/WBE construction contractors and/or subcontractors.
Annual Grants:
The actual amount of each grant will depend upon the extent to which HHG meets all of its obligations,
and will be an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the Maximum Program Grant payable for that calendar
year in accordance with the attached Exhibit "A" or (ii) the sum of the incremental hotel property tax
revenue for the previous tax year plus 64% of the incremental hotel occupancy tax revenue for the
previous tax year, based on a 7% rate. However, each grant may be reduced by the cumulative degree
to which HHG fails to meet its construction spending goals and its employment goals. in addition, the
City will suspend the payment of grants for any period in which (i) the hotel fails to have a Mobil Travel
Guide 3-Star rating or to operate as a first tier flag hotel or (ii) HHG is in breach of its Room Block
Agreement.
The Agreement is authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and is consistent with the
City's commitment to use custom-designed incentives and partnership programs with private businesses on a
case-by-case basis to help ensure the growth and diversification of the local economy, as stated in the 2003
Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City Council on February 25, 2003 (M&C G-13895).
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office hy: (to)
Reid Lector 6140
Originating Department Bead:
Tom Higgins 6192 (front) APPROVED 3125103
Additional Information Contact:
Peter Vaky 7601
Ardina Washington 8003