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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 49302 PM PM r ? ti CITY SECRETARy. CONTRACT NO.00 �- rn co 17'V17 �` m'OF�pRr wORr �+ C17YSF�R�ARY 1, FORT WORTH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 16 (WALSH RANCH/QUAIL VALLEY) MAJORITY LANDOWNER AGREEMENT Among THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS And QUAIL VALLEY DEVCO I,L.L.C.and WALSH RANCHES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Dated as of May Z, 2017 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX �PTdb�3 MAJORITY LANDOWNER AGREEMENT This MAJORITY LANDOWNER AGREEMENT (the or this "Agreement") is entered into among the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, a municipal corporation of the State of Texas (the QUAIL VALLEY DEVCO I, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company ("Quail ValleX"), and WALSH RANCHES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Texas limited partnership ("Walsh Ranches" and, collectively with the Quail Valley, the "Majority Landowner"). The City and the Majority Landowner may each be referred to individually herein as a "P3rty" and collectively as the "Parties."This Agreement shall be effective on May 2, 2017 (the"Effective Date"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the Majority Landowner owns approximately 246.94 acres of land (the "Land") located in Improvement Area #1 of the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 16 (Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley) (the "District"), constituting a majority of the 251.01 acres in Improvement Area #1; WHEREAS, the Land constitutes taxable, privately-owned land located within the Improvement Area #1 of the District; WHEREAS, the Majority Landowner has represented to the City that the land in the District not owned by the Majority Landowner is owned by Drees Custom Homes, L.P., Highland Homes- Dallas, LLC, Weekley Homes, LLC, Village Homes, LP and Toll Brothers (collectively, the "Minori Landowners"); WHEREAS, the District was created pursuant to the authority of Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the "PID Act"); WHEREAS, the Majority Landowner and the City have entered into that certain Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 16 (Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley) Improvement Area #1 Reimbursement Agreement (as such agreement may be amended from time to time as provided therein,the"Reimbursement Agreement"), relating to, among other matters,the City's undertaking to reimburse the Majority Landowner for the cost of "Improvement Area #1 Funded Improvements"as defined therein; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City(the "City Council") has contemporaneously herewith Majority Landowner Agreement Page 1 of 10 adopted an assessment ordinance (Ordinance No. 22707-05-2017) (including all exhibits, the "Assessment Ordinance") that levied Assessments on each parcel within Improvement Area #1, which Assessments will be used, in part, to pay the `Reimbursement Balance," as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement, or pledged as security for the payment of PID Bonds, as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement; WHEREAS,the Assessment Ordinance includes a"Service and Assessment Plan"; and WHEREAS, the Service and Assessment Plan includes an "Assessment Roll" setting forth the amount of the Assessment for each parcel within Improvement Area #1, including the amount of the Annual Installment"for each Assessment paid in installments. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, obligations, and benefits hereinafter set forth,the Parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS:APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS Definitions. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement (including the exhibits hereto) shall have the meanings given to them in the Service and Assessment Plan. Affirmation of Recitals. The matters set forth in the Recitals of this Agreement are true and correct and are incorporated in this Agreement as official findings of the City Council. ARTICLE II AGREEMENT OF MAJORITY LANDOWNER A. Majority Landowner ratifies, confirms,accepts,agrees to,and approves: (i) the creation of the District, the boundaries of the District, the boundaries of Improvement Area#1,and the boundaries of the Assessed Property; (ii) the location and construction of the Authorized Improvements; (iii) the determinations and findings of special benefit to the Assessed Property made by the City Council in the Assessment Ordinance and Service and Assessment Plan; and Majority Landowner Agreement Page 2 of 10 (iv) the Assessment Ordinance and the Service and Assessment Plan. B. Majority Landowner consents, acknowledges, accepts,and agrees: (i) to the Assessments levied against the Assessed Property as shown on the Assessment Roll; (ii) that the Improvement Area #1 Funded Improvements confer a special benefit on the Assessed Property in an amount that exceeds the Assessments against such Assessed Property as shown on the Assessment Roll; (iii) that the Assessments against the Assessed Property are conclusive and binding upon the Majority Landowner and its successors and assigns; (iv) to pay the Assessments against the Assessed Property when due and in the amounts stated in the Assessment Ordinance, Service and Assessment Plan, and Assessment Roll; (v) that each Assessment or reassessment against the Assessed Property, with interest, the expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees, if incurred, is a first and prior lien against such Assessed Property, superior to all other liens except liens for state, county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes, and is a personal liability of and charge against the owner of such Assessed Property regardless of whether the owner is named; (vi) that the Assessment liens on the Assessed Property are liens and covenants that run with the land and are effective from the date of the Assessment Ordinance and continue until the Assessments are paid in full and may be enforced by the governing body of the City in the same manner that ad valorem tax liens against real property may be enforced; (vii) that delinquent installments of Assessments against the Assessed Property shall incur and accrue interest, penalties, and attorney's fees as provided in the PID Act; (viii) that the owner of an Assessed Property may pay at any time the entire Assessment against the Assessed Property, with interest that has accrued on Majority Landowner Agreement Page 3 of 10 the Assessment to the date of such payment; (ix) that Annual Installments may be adjusted, decreased, and extended and that owners of the Assessed Property shall be obligated to pay such Annual Installments as adjusted, decreased, or extended, when due and without the necessity of further action, assessments,or reassessments by the City Council; (x) that the Majority Landowner has received, or hereby waives, all notices required by State law (including, but not limited to the PID Act) in connection with the creation of the District and the adoption and approval by the City Council of the Assessment Ordinance, the Service and Assessment Plan, and the Assessment Roll; and (xi) that if any Minority Landowner should object to the payment of any Assessment against Assessed Property owned by the Minority Landowner, the Majority Landowner shall cooperate fully with the City in responding to such objection including,but not limited to: (1) reimbursing the City for third- party costs and expenses paid or incurred by the City (including legal fees) in responding to the objection; or, (2) at the election of the City, payment in full of the Assessment that is the subject of the Minority Landowner objection. C. Majority Landowner hereby waives: (i) any and all defects, irregularities, illegalities or deficiencies in the proceedings establishing the District, defining the Assessed Property, adopting the Assessment Ordinance, Service and Assessment Plan, and Assessment Roll, levying of the Assessments, and determining the amount of the Annual Installments of the Assessments; (ii) any and all notices and time periods provided by the PID Act including, but not limited to, notice of the establishment of the District and notice of public hearings regarding the approval of the Assessment Ordinance, Service and Assessment Plan, and Assessment Roll and regarding the levying of the Assessments and determining the amount of the Annual Installments of the Assessments; Majority Landowner Agreement Page 4 of 10 (iii) any and all actions and defenses against the adoption or amendment of the Assessment Ordinance,Service and Assessment Plan, and Assessment Roll; (iv) any and all actions and defenses against the City's finding of"special benefit" pursuant to the PID Act and as set forth in the Service and Assessment Plan and the levying of the Assessments and determining the amount of the Annual Installments of the Assessments; and (v) any right to object to the legality of the Assessment Ordinance, Service and Assessment Plan, Assessment Roll, or Assessments or to any proceedings connected therewith. D. Majority Landowner represents and warrants: (i) that the Minority Landowners have: 1. acknowledged that they have contracted to purchase real property located within the boundaries of the District; 2. acknowledged that the City Council will levy special assessments against the real property to finance public improvements authorized by the PID Act and described in Resolution No. 4686-09-2016 that created the District; 3. acknowledged and agreed to provide to all purchasers of residential real property from the Minority Landowners that occur in calendar 2017 notice that annual installments of assessments that are paid in installments will be due and payable beginning January 31, 2019; and 4. agreed to provide to all purchasers of residential real property from the Minority Landowners the notice required by Section 5.014 of the Texas Property Code,as amended; and (ii) that the Minority Landowners have received all notices required by Section 5.014 of the Texas Property Code,as amended; and E. The Majority Landowner agrees to provide to future purchasers of the Assessed Majority Landowner Agreement Page 5 of 10 Property the notice required by Section 5.014 of the Texas Property Code,as amended. ARTICLE IV MISCELLANEOUS A. Notices. Any notice or other communication (a "Notice") required or contemplated by this Agreement shall be given at the addresses set forth below. Notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed given: (i) five business days after being deposited in the United States Mail, Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested; or (ii) when delivered by a nationally recognized private delivery service (e.g., FedEx or UPS) with evidence of delivery signed by any person at the delivery address. Each Party may change its address by written notice to the other Parties in accordance with this section. Majority Landowner Walsh Ranches Limited Partnership Attn: G. Malcolm Louden 500 West Seventh Street Suite 1007 Fort Worth,TX 76102 Quail Valley Devco I, LLC c/o Republic Property Group, Inc. Attn:Jake Wagner 8401 North Central Expressway, Suite 350 Dallas,Texas 75225 Cu City of Fort Worth Jesus Chapa,Assistant City Manager City of Fort Worth 200 Texas Street Fort Worth,Texas 76102 B. Parties in Interest. The holders of PID Bonds are express beneficiaries of this Majority Landowner Agreement Page 6 of 10 Agreement and shall be entitled to pursue any and all remedies at law or in equity to enforce the obligations of the Parties. This Agreement may be recorded in the Real Property Records of Parker County,Texas,and Tarrant County,Texas C. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by all the Parties. No termination or amendment shall be effective until a written instrument setting forth the terms thereof has been executed by the then-current owners of the Land. D. Estoppels. Within 10 days after written request from any Party, the other Parties shall provide a written certification indicating whether this Agreement remains in effect as to an Assessed Property and whether any Party is then in default hereunder. E. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate as to each Assessed Property upon payment in full of the Assessment against the Assessed Property. [Signature Pages Followl Majority Landowner Agreement Page 7 of 10 CITY OF FORT WORTH, EX S By: MP ,&rName��,L&DA Title �5 Date: o�•FORr� AT �,• .Q� [ a 'me], cretary 'c1CHs. APVE T - FORM ' •• • SAS SISI i e , City At rney Majority Landowner Agreement Page 8 of 10 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX QUAIL VALLEY DEVCO I,LLC, a Texas limited liability company By: RPG QVR,LLC, a Texas limited liability company By: Republic Property Group,Ltd., a Texas limited partnership,its Manager By: RPG, LLC, a Texas limited liability company,its ral Partner By: Jake Wa er Co-CEO Majority Landowner Agreement Page 9 of 10 WALSH RANCHES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Texas limited partnership, By: Walsh North Star Company, a Texas 1p"ban,its General Par er By: 1 G. Malcolm Louden, sident Majority Landowner Agreement Page 10 of 10 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/2/2017 -Ordinance No.22706-05-2017, 22707-05-2017&Resolution No. 4777-05-2017 DATE: Tuesday,May 2,2017 REFERENCE NO.: C-28221 LOG NAME: 13QUAIL_VALLEY_WALSH_RANCH_PID_FY2017 SUBJECT: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider the Levying of Special Assessments in Improvement Area No. 1 of Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 16 (Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley) (Quail Valley PID); Adopt Ordinance (1) Levying Special Assessments on the Property Located in Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID, (2)Approving Service and Assessment Plan for the Quail Valley PID (Service and Assessment Plan), (3)Approving Assessment Roll for Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID (Assessment Roll), and(4) Ordaining Other Matters Related Thereto;Adopt Resolution Approving the Improvement Area No. 1 Reimbursement Agreement(Reimbursement Agreement)with Quail Valley DEVCO I,LLC, and Walsh Ranches Limited Partnership(Collectively, Developers)to Address Construction, Acquisition and Financing of the Improvements in Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID; Authorize Execution of a Majority Landowner Agreement; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(COUNCIL DISTRICT 3) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing concerning the proposed special assessments to be levied on the property located in Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID with collection to begin in the 2018 Tax Year; 2. Adopt the attached ordinance (a)levying special assessments on the property located in Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail.Valley PID, (b) approving the Service and Assessment Plan, (c) approving the Assessment Roll for Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID, and(d) ordaining other matters related thereto; 3. Adopt the attached resolution approving the Reimbursement Agreement with the Developers setting forth the terms governing the construction, acquisition and financing of the improvements in Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID,including the use of the special assessment revenues; 4. Approve execution of a Majority Landowner Agreement with the Developers, outlining responsibilities associated with coordination of notices and payment of assessments for land in Improvement Area No. I that is not owned by Developers; and 5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 16 (Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley)Fund in the amount of$350,000.00 from available funds. DISCUSSION: In September 2016,the City Council approved the creation of the Quail Valley PID, encompassing approximately one-fourth of the entire Walsh Ranch property, as a vehicle to reimburse the Developers for certain infrastructure costs. Full development of the Quail Valley PID will encompass multiple phases that occur over several years as phases of the Quail Valley PID are developed. This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C)is intended to address Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID,which is the first phase of development. On April 11,2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4768-04-2017 concerning certain matters related to the Quail Valley PID, including the following: (1) determining the costs of certain public improvements; (2) accepting a preliminary service and assessment plan,including a proposed assessment roll; (3) directing the filing of the proposed assessment roll with the City Secretary; (4) calling for a public hearing to consider the ordinance levying special assessments on property located within the area defined as Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID and(5) directing Staff to publish and mail notice of this public hearing to the property owners liable for payment of the special assessment. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments from the public regarding the proposed special assessments to be levied on each property in Improvement Area No. 1 of the Quail Valley PID. As outlined in the Service and Assessment Plan, improvements in the amount of$6,350,000 are to be funded by the special assessments on Improvement Area No. 1, including$5,712,973.00 for paving expenses and$637,027.00 for landscaping expenses. The special assessments will be levied across 587 residential units M (representing 25 1.01 acres)and collected over a 30 year period. The 587 lots are divided into five categories,with each category represented by lot width. Widths including categories as follows: 35 feet,50 feet,60 feet, 70 feet and custom lot sizes. Assessments will be allocated as follows: Lot Size #of Lots Annual Installment 35 feet 28 $ 517.00 50 feet 239 $ 642.00 60 feet 182 $ 791.00 70 feet 98 $1,008.00 Custom 40 $1,670.00 In addition to the$6,350,000.00 of improvements funded by the special assessments,the Developers are constructing,without reimbursement from the Quail Valley PID, additional improvements in the amount of$23,168,594.00,bringing the total costs of improvements in Improvement Area No. 1 of the PID to$29,518,594.00. The Developers will be responsible for managing all construction and the associated Agreements for the development of the lots and residential units within the Quail Valley PID. Beginning in 2019,the City will begin to make quarterly payments to the Developers in satisfaction of the Reimbursement Amount from the special assessments revenues,less any administrative fees. The Reimbursement Amount for Improvement Area No. 1 will be paid over a maximum period of 30 years. Until bonds,if any,are issued,the Developer will be entitled to interest on the unpaid Reimbursement Amount at the rate of 6 percent in years 1 and 2,and 5 percent in years 3 through 30. If any portion of the Reimbursement Amount remains unpaid after the City has elected to issue bonds,the interest rate on the unpaid Reimbursement Amount shall be the same as the interest rate on the bonds. It is anticipated that within five years,provided that the Developers have satisfied certain obligations designed to ensure the rapid development of the entire Quail Valley PID,the City will explore options to accelerate the reimbursement of the Developers by issuing debt secured by a portion of the special assessments. In order to maintain Developers construction schedule,portions of the property in Improvement Area No. 1 have been sold to home developers since the PID was created. The Majority Landowner Agreement addresses the responsibilities of Developers and City with respect to notices, assurances, and payment of assessments for property in Improvement Area No. 1 that is not owned by the Developers. Finally,the adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance provides the necessary funding for the City to pay the costs of services associated with the set-up and ongoing administration of the Quail Valley PID. Expenses will cover costs for financial advisors,PID administrators, and legal services up to $350,000.00. Revenues will also be adjusted by the same amount but are not anticipated to be received until Fiscal Year 2018. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance levying such special assessments and approving the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll, adopt the resolution approving the Reimbursement Agreement for Improvement Area No. 1, and adopt the appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 16 (Walsh Ranch/Quail Valley)Fund in the amount of $350,000.00. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of this M&C,the Quail Valley Service and Assessment Plan will be approved, the City will levy assessments for a 30 year period on property within Area No. 1 and that the City will reimburse the developer$6,350,000.00 of development costs through the income generated from the assessments. FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDS): To Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount Fund ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) FROM Department Account Project Budget Reference# Amount Fund ID ID Program Activity Year (Chartfield 2) CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804) Originating Department Head: Aaron Bovos (8517) Additional Information Contact: John Samford (2318) ATTACHMENTS 1. Form 1295 -G18842 PID Agreements.pdf_(Public) 2. Form 1295.12df (Public) 3. QV Ordinance- SAP 4.28.12df (Public) 4. QV Resolution-Reimbursement Agreement 4.28.12df (Public) 5. Ree 5-QUAIL VALLEY PID AO.docx (Pub&c) CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 1of1 Complete Nos.1.4 and 6 if there are Interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY Complete Nos.1,2,3,5,and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING i I Name of business entity filing form,and the city,state and country of the business entity's place Certificate Number: of business. 2017-171157 Quail Valley Devco I,LLC Fort Worth,TX United States Date Filed: 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party tot the contract for which the form is 02/23/2017 being filed. City of Fort Worth Date Acknowledged: 3 Provide the Identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or Identify the contract,and provide a description of the services,goods,or other property to be provided under the contract. G18842 Public Improvement District Agreements 4 Nature of interest Name of Interested Party City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable) Controlling Intermediary Kiker,Mark Fort Worth,TX United States X Wagner,Jake Fort Worth,TX United States X Ruggeri,Tony Fort Worth,TX United States X DPFG,Inc. Austin,TX United States X Shupe Ventura,PLLC Dallas,TX United States X RPG QVR,LLC Dallas,TX United States X 5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑ 6 AFFIDAVIT I swear,or affirm,under penalty of that the above disclosure Is true and correct. P b perjury, ASHLEY PAIGE STEWARD Notary Public,State of Texas r. My Commission Expires June 11, 2018 Signature of authorized agent dr contracting business entity AFFIX NOTARY STAMP/SEAL ABOVE Sworn to and subscribed before me,by the said J` ,f:+�C�C. ���.�-y' .this the _day of 20 ,to certify which,witness my hand and seal of office. fie. Q,W gnature of officer administering oath Printed name of o 'cer administering oath Title of officer administering oath Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V1.0.277 C-28221 C CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 l of l Complete Nos.i-4 and 6 if there are Interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY Complete Nos.1.2.3.5,and 6I there are no Interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING 1 Name of business entity Tiling form,and the city,state and country of the business entityra place Certificate Number. of business. 2017.175836 Walsh Ranches Limited Partnership Fort Worth,7X United States Date t=iled: 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that Is a party to the contract lor whictr the arms 03107/2017 being filed. City of Fort Worth Date Ac reled: 3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract,and provide a description of the services,goods,or other property to be provided under the contract. G18842 Public Improvement District Agreements 4 Nature of interest Name of Interested Party City,State,Country(place of business) (check applicable) Controlling intermediary Winstead PC Austin,7X United States X Winstead PC Fort Worth,TX United States X Pope,Hardwicke,Christie,Schell,Kelly&Ray,LLP Fort Worth,lX United States X Robert,Lombardi Fort Worth,TX United States X Goble.Gary Fort Worth,7X United States X Walsh,Ill,F.Howard Fort Worth.TX United States X Louden,G.Malcolm Fort Worth,TX United States X 5 Check only it there Is NO Interested Party. ❑ 6 AFFIDAVIT t swear.or affirm under penalty of perjury.that the above disclosure is true and correm r..��._+■ alsh Ranches Limited•Partnerships a Texas limited partner rr ljulmWOOD y: Walsh North Star Company 2 * tWWp .W.StMolTaWts: General Partner T Signature of authorized agIfit of contractkV business entity N » By: Gary F. 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