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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
This TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS (the "City"), a home rule municipal
corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas and acting by and through Libby
Watson, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and BERRY STREET LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP ("Owner"), a Texas limited partnership acting by and through Phoenix G.P.
XVIII, Inc., a Texas corporation and Owner's general partner.
The City Council of the City of Fort Worth("City Council") hereby finds and 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. On April 22, 2003 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2938 entitled
"Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives" (the
"NEZ Policy"), stating that the City elects to be eligible to participate in tax abatement in
designated Neighborhood Empowerment Zones. The NEZ Policy, as subsequently amended, is
attached hereto as Exhibit"A" and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes.
B. The NEZ Policy contains guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement
agreements entered into between the City and various third parties that own or lease property
within Neighborhood Empowerment Zones to be entered into as contemplated by Chapter 378 of
the Texas Local Government Code and Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, as amended(the"Tax
Code").
C. On January 6, 2004 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 3030, designating a
certain contiguous area of the City as the Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone(the
"NEZ"), and adopted Ordinance No. 15815, designating the Berry/University Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone as Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 13, City of Fort
Worth, Texas.
D. Owner owns or is under contract to purchase certain real property located in the
NEZ and also leases certain currently tax-exempt real property located in the NEZ, all of which is
more particularly described in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and hereby made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes (the "Land").
E. Owner plans to construct and own the Required Improvements, as defined in
Section 1.1 of this Agreement, on the Land for mixed-use residential and retail purposes (the
"Project"). On October 13, 2004, Owner submitted an application for tax abatement to the City
concerning the contemplated use of the Land (the "Application"), attached hereto as Exhibit ((Cl"
and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes.
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F. Owner has requested a ten (10)-year tax abatement, which, in accordance with the
NEZ Policy, is subject to unique terms and conditions specific to the Project. The City Council
hereby finds that the Project will be an important element in the realization of the Berry Street
Initiative Strategic Plan, as outlined in the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the City
Council on February 24, 2004 pursuant to M&C G-14276. Accordingly, the City Council hereby
finds that it is necessary and desirable to remove the Land from Neighborhood Empowerment
Reinvestment Zone No. 13 and to designate a new Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment
Zone comprising only the Land.
F. On October 19, 2004, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 16182 (the
"Ordinance") removing the Land from Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 13,
City of Fort Worth, Texas and designating the Land as Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment
Zone No. 21, City of Fort Worth, Texas (the"Zone").
G. The contemplated use of the Land, the Required Improvements, as defined in
Section 1.1, and the terms of this Agreement are consistent with encouraging development of the
Zone and generating economic development and increased employment opportunities in the City,
in accordance with the purposes for creation of the Zone.
H. The terms of this Agreement, and the Land and Required Improvements, satisfy the
eligibility criteria of the NEZ Policy for ten (10)-year tax abatements on mixed-use developments,
as outlined in Section III.D.2 of the NEZ Policy.
L Written notice that the City intends to enter into this Agreement, along with a copy
of this Agreement, has been furnished in the manner prescribed by the Tax Code to the presiding
officers of the governing bodies of each of the taxing units that have jurisdiction in the Zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Owner, for and in consideration of the terms and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby contract, covenant and agree as follows:
1. OWNER'S COVENANTS.
1.1. Real Property Improvements.
Owner shall expend at least $46,000,000 in Construction Costs by the Completion
Deadline, as defined in Section 1.2, to demolish all improvements currently located on the
Land and to construct on the Land (i) one five (S)-story building and one six (6)-story
building, which, together, shall contain (a) approximately 244 residential apartment units
on all floors above the first floors of both buildings (the "Apartments") comprising at least
twenty percent (20%) of the Gross Floor Area, as defined in the NEZ Policy, of both
buildings and (b) approximately 38,000 square feet of retail/commercial space on the first
floors of both buildings comprising at least ten percent (10%) of the Gross Floor Area, as
defined in the NEZ Policy, of both buildings (the "Retail Spaces"), and (ii) a multi-level
parking garage not to exceed eight (8) stories to accommodate both the apartment residents
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and retail customers using the buildings (the "Required Improvements"). Owner shall
also cause new taxable tangible personal property costing at least $1,000,000 to be placed
within the Required Improvements as of the Completion Deadline, as defined in Section
1.2. The Required Improvements are more particularly described in Exhibit"D", attached
hereto and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. Minor variations in the
Required Improvements represented herein shall not constitute an Event of Default, as
defined in Section 4.1. For purposes of this Agreement, "Construction Costs" shall mean
site development costs, actual construction costs, including contractor fees, the costs of
supplies and materials, engineering fees, architectural fees, construction interest paid
during construction until a final certificate of occupancy is issued for the Apartments, and
other professional, development and permitting fees expended directly in connection with
construction of the Required Improvements. The City recognizes that Owner will request
bids from various contractors in order to obtain the lowest reasonable Construction Costs
for the Required Improvements. In the event that bids for the Required Improvements are
below $46,000,000 for work substantially the same as that represented herein and
otherwise described in this Agreement, the City will meet with Owner to negotiate in good
faith an amendment to this Agreement so that Owner is not in default for its failure to
expend at least$46,000,000 in Construction Costs for the Required Improvements, with the
understanding that the City's staff will recommend, but cannot guarantee, approval of such
amendment by the City Council.
1.2. Completion Date of Required Improvements.
The Required Improvements shall be deemed complete on the date as of which a
final certificate of occupancy has been issued for all of the Required Improvements (the
"Completion Date"). Owner covenants and agrees that the Completion Date shall occur
by August 31, 2007 (the"Completion Deadline").
1.3. Use of Required Improvements.
Owner covenants that throughout the Term, the Required Improvements shall be
operated and maintained as a mixed-use residential and retail/commercial development
only and in a manner that is consistent with the general purposes of encouraging
development or redevelopment of the Zone.
1.4. Retail Employment Goal.
Developer hereby agrees to use reasonable efforts to encourage lessees of the
Retail Spaces to provide employment within the Retail Spaces to at least one hundred
(100) individuals within sixty (60) calendar days following the Completion Date and at
all times thereafter. However, if this goal is at any time not met, this Agreement shall
nevertheless remain in full force and effect, and the Abatement granted hereunder shall
not be reduced or withheld solely because this goal was not met.
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1.5. General Goal for Use of Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies.
Owner hereby agrees, as a base goal, to undertake a good faith effort to spend or
cause to be spent at least twenty-five percent (25%) of total Hard Construction Costs, as
defined in Section 2.2.1.2, and at least twenty-five percent (25%) of annual Supply and
Service Expenses (as defined in Section 2.2.5) with Fort Worth Certified M/WBE
Companies (as defined in Section 2.2.1.3). Subject to Sections 2.2.1.3 and 2.2.6, a failure
to meet this good faith goal shall neither serve to reduce the amount of Abatement
granted hereunder nor be a default under this Agreement.
2. ABATEMENT AMOUNTS,TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
For a period of up to ten (10) years, as specifically provided in this Section 2 and subject to
and in accordance with this Agreement, the City will grant to Owner annual real property tax
abatements on improvements located on the Land only and owned by Owner that are based on the
positive difference between the taxable appraised value of improvements located on the Land for
the 2004 tax year, which is the year in which this Agreement was entered into, and the taxable
appraised value of improvements located on the Land for the tax year in which a real property tax
abatement is due (collectively, the "Abatement"). There shall be no real property tax abatement
on the Land itself or any personal property tax abatement on any taxable tangible personal property
located on the Land. The actual amount of any Abatement granted under this Agreement in any of
the latter five (5) years of this Agreement shall be calculated, in part, upon the degree to which
Owner meets certain Construction Cost spending, employment, and supply and service spending
commitments, set forth in Section 2.2. In addition, the overall Abatement after the fifth year of
the Abatement Term shall be subject to a maximum cap, as provided in Section 2.3.
2.1. Amount of Abatement in Years 1-5 of the Abatement Term.
Provided that the Required Improvements are constructed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of Section 1.1 and that the Completion Date occurs by the
Completion Deadline, Owner will receive a one hundred percent (100%) Abatement each
year for the first five (5) years of the Abatement Term, as defined in Section 2.4.
2.2. Amount of Abatement in Years 6-10 of the Abatement Term.
Subject to the formula for calculation of the Base Abatement, as defined in Section
2.2.1, and to the reductions outlined in Sections 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.2.5 and 2.2.6, and
subject to the Abatement Cap, as defined in Section 2.4, Owner will receive up to a one
hundred percent (100%) Abatement each year for the latter five (5) years of the Abatement
Term, as defined in Section 2.4, which shall specifically be calculated as follows:
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2.2.1. Base Abatement.
The base value of the Abatement (the "Base Abatement") during each of
the latter five (5) years of the Abatement Term, as defined in Section 2.4, shall be a
cumulative percentage based on the degree to which Owner met certain
commitments regarding expenditures for construction of the Required
Improvements, as follows:
2.2.1.1. Based on Completion of Required Improvements (60%).
Provided that the Required Improvements were constructed
in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 1.1 and that the
Completion Date occurred by the Completion Deadline, Owner will receive
a sixty percent (60%) Abatement. If the required improvements were not
constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 1.1
and/or the Completion Date did not occur by the Completion Deadline, an
event of default shall occur, as more specifically provided by Section 4.1.
2.2.1.2. Abatement Based on Construction Cost Expenditures
with Fort Worth Companies (25%).
If as of the Completion Date at least the greater of (1)
$7,060,000 in Hard Construction Costs for the Required Improvements or
(ii) twenty percent (20%) of the total Hard Construction Costs for the
Required Improvements, regardless of the total amount of such Hard
Construction Costs, were expended with Fort Worth Companies, Owner
will receive a twenty-five percent (25%) Abatement. Determination of
attainment with the Construction Cost spending commitment set forth in
this Section 2.2.1.2 shall be based on spending during the period of time
prior to and including the Completion Date. For purposes of this
Agreement, "Hard Construction Costs" shall mean site development
costs, actual construction costs, including contractor fees and the costs of
supplies and materials expended directly in connection with construction
of the Required Improvements and a "Fort Worth Company" means a
business that has a principal office located within the corporate limits of
the City.
2.2.1.3. Abatement Based on Construction Cost Expenditures
with Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies (15%).
If as of the Completion Date at least the greater of (1)
$5,295,000 in Hard Construction Costs, as defined in Section 2.2.1.2, for
the Required Improvements or (ii) fifteen percent (15%) of the total Hard
Construction Costs for the Required Improvements, regardless of the total
amount of such Hard Construction Costs, were expended with Fort Worth
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Certified M/WBE Companies, Owner will receive a fifteen percent (15%)
Abatement. Determination of attainment with the spending commitment
set forth in this Section 2.2.1.3 shall be based on spending during the
period of time prior to and including the Completion Date. For purposes
of this Agreement, a "Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Company" means
a minority- or woman-owned business that has a principal office located
within the corporate limits of the City and has received certification as
either a minority business enterprise (MBE) or a woman business
enterprise (WBE) by the North Texas Central Regional Certification
Agency (NCTRCA) or the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT),
Highway Division.
2.2.1.4 Calculation of Base Abatement
The Base Abatement shall equal the sum of the Abatement
percentages to which Owner is entitled pursuant to and in accordance with
Sections 2.2.1.1, 2.2.1.2 and 2.2.1.3. Determination of the amount of the
Base Abatement shall be made by the City following receipt of all reports
required by Sections 3.3.1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.3.
2.2.2. Reduction for Failure to Meet Overall Employment Commitment.
In each of the latter five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing Term, as
defined in Section 2.4, Owner shall cause at least six (6) Full-time Jobs to be
filled on the Land (the "Overall Employment Commitment"). For purposes of
this Agreement, "Full-time Job" means a job filled on the Land for a period of
not less than forty (40) hours per week that is directly related to the operation and
maintenance of the Apartments only. If the Overall Employment Commitment is
not met in any year during the latter five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing
Term, the value of the Base Abatement granted for the following year shall be
reduced by an amount equal to $10,000 for each Full-time Job by which the
Overall Employment Commitment was not met. Determination of compliance
with the Overall Employment Commitment shall be based on Owner's
employment data for August 1 (or another date requested by Owner and
reasonably acceptable to the City) of each of the latter five (5) years of the
Compliance Auditing Term.
2.2.3. Reduction for Failure to Meet Employment Commitment for Fort
Worth Residents.
In each of the latter five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing Term, as
defined in Section 2.4, Owner shall cause at least the greater of(1) four (4) Full-
time Jobs or (ii) sixty-seven (67%) of all Full-time Jobs, regardless of the total
number of Full-time Jobs filled on the Land, to be held by Fort Worth Residents
(the "Fort Worth Employment Commitment"). For purposes of this
Agreement, "Fort Worth Resident" means an individual whose principal place
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of residence is located within the corporate limits of the City. If the Fort Worth
Employment Commitment is not met in any year during the latter five (5) years of
the Compliance Auditing Term, the value of the Base Abatement granted for the
following year shall be reduced by an amount equal to $10,000 for each Full-time
Job by which the Fort Worth Employment Commitment was not met.
Determination of compliance with the Fort Worth Employment Commitment
shall be based on Owner's employment data for August 1 (or another date
requested by Owner and reasonably acceptable to the City) of each of the latter
five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing Term. In addition, a Full-time Job held
by a Fort Worth Resident shall also count as a Full-time Job filled on the Land for
purposes of the Overall Employment Commitment set forth in Section 2.2.2.
2.2.4. Reduction for Failure to Meet Employment Commitment for Central
City Residents.
In each of the latter five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing Term, as
defined in Section 2.4, Owner shall cause at least the greater of(i) two (2) Full-
time Jobs or (ii) thirty-three (33%) of all Full-time Jobs, regardless of the total
number of Full-time Jobs filled on the Land, to be held by Central City Residents
(the "Central City Employment Commitment"). For purposes of this
Agreement, "Central City Resident" means an individual whose principal place
of residence is located within the area of the corporate limits of the City within
Loop 820 (1) 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 perimeters to CDBG eligible block groups or enterprise zones, as well as any
CDBG-eligible block in the corporate limits of the City outside of Loop 820, all
as more specifically depicted in the map attached hereto as Exhibit "E", which is
hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. If the Central City
Employment Commitment is not met in any year during the latter five (5) years of
the Compliance Auditing Term, the value of the Base Abatement granted for the
following year shall be reduced by an amount equal to $10,000 for each Full-time
Job by which the Central City Employment Commitment was not met.
Determination of compliance with the Central City Employment Commitment
shall be based on Owner's employment data for August 1 (or another date
requested by Owner and reasonably acceptable to the City) of each of the latter
five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing Term. In addition, a Full-time Job held
by a Central City Resident shall also count as a Full-time Job filled on the Land
for purposes of the Overall Employment Commitment set forth in Section 2.2.2
and as a Full-time Job held by a Fort Worth Resident for purposes of the Fort
Worth Employment Commitment set forth in Section 2.2.3.
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2.2.5. Reduction for Failure to Make Supply and Service Expenditures with
Fort Worth Companies.
In each of the latter five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing Term, as
defined in Section 2.4, Owner shall cause at least the greater of (i) $150,000 in
local discretionary funds for supplies and services directly in connection with the
operation and maintenance of the Apartments ("Supply and Service
Expenditures") or (ii) sixty percent (60%) of all Supply and Service
Expenditures, regardless of the total amount of Supply and Service Expenditures,
to be made with Fort Worth Companies, as defined in Section 2.2.1.2 (the "Fort
Worth Supply Commitment"). If the Fort Worth Supply Commitment is not
met in any year during the latter five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing Term,
the value of the Base Abatement granted for the following year shall be reduced
by an amount equal to the number of dollars by which the Fort Worth Supply
Commitment was not met. Determination of compliance with the spending
requirements of this Section 2.2.5 shall be based on spending for an entire
calendar year.
2.2.6. Reduction for Failure to Make Supply and Service Expenditures with
Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies.
In each of the latter five (5) years of the Compliance Auditing Term, as
defined in Section 2.4, Owner shall cause at least the greater of (i) $50,000 in
Supply and Service Expenditures or (ii) twenty percent (20%) of all Supply and
Service Expenditures, regardless of the total amount of Supply and Service
Expenditures, to be made with Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies, as
defined in Section 2.2.1.3 (the "M/WBE Supply Commitment"). If the Fort
Worth Supply Commitment is not met in any year during the latter five (5) years
of the Compliance Auditing Term, the value of the Base Abatement granted for
the following year shall be reduced by an amount equal to the number of dollars
by which the Fort Worth Supply Commitment was not met. Determination of
compliance with the spending requirements of this Section 2.2.5 shall be based on
spending for an entire calendar year. Supply and Service Expenditures made with
Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies shall also count as Supply and Service
Expenditures made with Fort Worth Companies for purposes of the Fort Worth
Supply Commitment set forth in Section 2.2.5.
2.2.7. No Offsets.
A deficiency in attainment of one or more of the Construction Cost
spending, employment and/or Supply and Service Expenditure commitments set
forth in Sections 2.2.1.2; 2.2.1.3; 2.2.2; 2.2.3; 2.2.4; 2.2.5 and/or 2.2.6 may not be
offset by exceeding one or more of such commitments. In other words, if Owner
exceeded its commitment for Construction Cost spending with Fort Worth
Companies, as set forth in Section 2.2.1.2, by $100,000, but failed to meet its
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commitment for Construction Cost spending with Fort Worth Certified M/WBE
Companies, as set forth in Section 2.2.1.3, by $100,000, Owner would still fail to
earn fifteen (15) percentage points toward the Base Abatement, as provided by
Section 2.2.1.3. Likewise, if in a given year Owner exceeded the Fort Worth
Employment Commitment, as set forth in Section 2.2.2, by one (1) employee but
failed to meet the Central City Employment Commitment, as set forth in Section
2.2.3, by one (1) employee, the Base Abatement in the following year would still be
reduced by$10,000 in accordance with Section 2.2.3 on account of Owner's failure
to meet the Central City Employment Commitment.
2.2.8. Effect of Failure to Meet Section 2.2 Commitments.
Unless specifically identified as an Event of Default, the failure to meet one
or more Construction Cost spending, employment or Supply and Service
Expenditure commitments set forth in Sections 2.2.1.2; 2.2.1.3; 2.2.2; 2.2.3; 2.2.4;
2.2.5 and/or 2.2.6 shall result only in the reduction of the percentage of Abatement
available to Owner for a given year and shall not constitute an Event of Default as
defined in Section 4.1 of this Agreement or trigger the cure periods and remedies
set forth in that Section 4.
2.3. Abatement Cap.
Notwithstanding anything that may be interpreted to the contrary in this Agreement,
the aggregate value of the Abatement granted hereunder will not exceed $4,471,955 (the
"Abatement Cap"), at which point this Agreement shall automatically terminate;
provided, however, that the Abatement Cap shall not be applicable until expiration of the
fifth year of the Abatement Term, as defined in Section 2.4. For example, if the aggregate
value of the Abatement granted hereunder as of the fourth year of the Abatement Term
equals or exceeds $4,471,955, Owner will still be entitled to receive its full Abatement
pursuant to Section 2.1 in the fifth year of the Abatement Term. However, in such a case
Owner would not be entitled to receive any Abatement in the latter five (5) years of the
Abatement Term on account of the Abatement Cap and, as a result, this Agreement would
terminate upon expiration of the fifth year of the Abatement Term. In addition, no
Abatement granted in any year during the latter five (5) years of the Abatement Term shall
cause the Abatement Cap to be exceeded. In other words, if the amount of the Abatement
due in a year during the latter five (5) years of the Abatement Term, as calculated in
accordance with Section 2.2, would cause the Abatement Cap to be exceeded, then the
amount of Abatement that the City is obligated to grant for such year shall be limited to
only the amount that is necessary for the Abatement Cap to be reached.
2.4. Terms.
This Agreement shall take effect on the later of(i) the date as of which both Owner
and the City have executed this Agreement or (ii) the date as of which Owner is the owner
and/or lessee of all of the Land. The Abatement available to Owner in the first five (5)
years of the Abatement Term, as defined in this Section 2.5, will be governed by whether
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Owner meets its obligation to construct the Required Improvements in accordance with the
terms and conditions of Section 1.1 and to complete the Required Improvements by the
Completion Deadline, all as set forth in Section 2.1. The percentage of Abatement
available to Owner in the latter five (5) years of the Abatement Term will be based, in part,
on Owner's compliance with the Construction Cost spending, employment and Supply and
Service Expenditure commitments set forth in Sections 2.2.1.2; 2.2.1.3; 2.2.2; 2.2.3; 2.2.4;
2.2.5 and/or 2.2.6, as the case may be. The term during which the City will audit Owner's
compliance with all such obligations and commitments shall begin on January 1 of the year
in which the Completion Date occurs (the "Compliance Auditing Term"). The term
during which Owner may receive an Abatement pursuant to this Agreement shall begin on
January 1 of the year following the first year of the Compliance Auditing Term (the
"Abatement Term"). In other words, taxes will not be abated until the first tax year
following the calendar year in which the Completion Date occurs. For example, if the
Completion Date occurs in 2006, the first year of the Compliance Auditing Term will be
2006 and the Abatement Term will begin January 1, 2007, meaning that the first
Abatement granted hereunder would be for the 2007 tax year and the last Abatement would
be for the 2016 tax year, subject to the Abatement Cap. Unless this Agreement is
terminated earlier in accordance with its terms and conditions, the Compliance Auditing
Term and the Abatement Term shall end on the December 31 st immediately preceding
their respective tenth(10th) anniversaries.
2.5. Abatement Application Fee.
The City acknowledges receipt from Owner of the required Application fee of one-
half of one percent (0.5%) of the Project's estimated cost, not to exceed $1,000 (the
"Application Fee"). Provided that the Completion Date occurs on or before the
Completion Deadline, the City shall be refund the Application Fee to Owner within thirty
(30) calendar days following the Completion Date.
3. RECORDS,AUDITS AND EVALUATION OF PROJECT.
3.1. Inspection of Property.
Between the execution date of this Agreement and December 31 of the calendar
year following the year in which Abatement Term expires, at any time during normal office
hours and following reasonable notice to Owner, the City shall have and Owner shall
provide access to the Land and any improvements thereon in order for the City to ensure
compliance with this Agreement. Owner shall cooperate fully with the City during any
such inspection and/or evaluation.
3.2. Audits.
Between the execution date of this Agreement and December 31 of the calendar
year following the year in which the Tax Abatement Term expires, the City shall have the
right to audit the financial and business records of Owner that relate to the Project and
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Abatement terms and conditions (collectively, the "Records") in order to determine
compliance with this Agreement and to calculate the correct percentage of Abatement
available to Owner. Owner shall make all Records available to the City on the Land or at
another location in the City following reasonable advance notice by the City and shall
otherwise cooperate fully with the City during any audit.
3.3. Reports and Filings.
3.3.1. Plan for Use of Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies.
Within ninety(90) calendar days following execution of this Agreement or
prior to the submission of an application by or on behalf of Owner for a building
permit to initiate construction of any of the Required Improvements, whichever is
earlier, Owner will file a plan with the City as to how the goals for the use of Fort
Worth Certified M/WBE Companies outlined in this Agreement will be attained.
Owner agrees to meet with the City's M/WBE Office and Minority and Women
Business Enterprise Advisory Committee as reasonably necessary for assistance
in implementing such plan and to address any concerns that the City may have
with such plan.
3.3.2. Monthly Spending Reports.
From the date of execution of this Agreement until the Completion Date,
in order to enable the City to assist Owner in meeting its goal for construction
spending with Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies, Owner will provide the
City with a monthly report in a form reasonably acceptable to the City that
specifically outlines the then-current aggregate Construction Costs expended by
and on behalf of Owner with Fort Worth Certified M/WBE Companies for
construction of the Required Improvements. Owner agrees to meet with the
City's M/WBE Office and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Advisory
Committee as reasonably necessary for assistance in implementing such plan and
to address any concerns that the City may have with such plan.
3.3.3. Construction Spending Report.
Within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days following the Completion
Date, Owner will provide the City with a report in a form reasonably acceptable
to the City that specifically outlines the Construction Costs expended by and on
behalf of Owner for construction of the Required Improvements, together with
supporting invoices and other documents necessary to demonstrate that such
amounts were actually paid by Owner, including, without limitation, final lien
waivers signed by Owner's general contractor. This report shall also include
actual Construction Costs expended by and on behalf of Owner for construction
of the Required Improvements with Fort Worth Companies and with Fort Worth
Certified M/WBE Companies, together with supporting invoices and other
documents necessary to demonstrate that such amounts were actually paid by or
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on behalf of Owner to such contractors. If less than $46,000,000 in Construction
Costs are verified in such report, and if there are payments being held in retainage
due to such circumstances as uncompleted punch list items, deferment of
development fees or pending final lien waivers, Owner may indicate items held in
retainage in such report and may at any time prior to May 1 of the first year of the
Abatement Term provide the City with a supplemental report that outlines those
additional Construction Costs expended since submission of the initial report
3.3.4. Employment Report.
On or before February 1 following the end of the sixth year of the
Compliance Auditing Term and of each year of the Compliance Auditing Term
thereafter, Owner shall provide the City with a report in a form reasonably
acceptable to the City that sets forth (i) the total number of individuals who held
Full-time Jobs on the Land; (ii) the total number of Fort Worth Residents who
held Full-time Jobs on the Land; and (iii) the total number of Central City
Residents who held Full-time Jobs on the Land, all as of August 1 of the previous
year, together with reasonable documentation regarding the residency of such
employees; and
3.3.5. Quarterly Supply and Service Spending Report.
Beginning in the sixth year of the Compliance Auditing Term, within
thirty (30) calendar days following the end of each calendar quarter Owner will
provide or cause to be provided a report to the City in a form reasonably
acceptable to the City that specifically outlines the aggregate number of dollars
expended in the same calendar year with Fort Worth Certified M/WBE
Companies for supplies and services provided directly in connection with the
operation of the Required Improvements. Owner agrees to meet or cause a
representative to meet with the City's M/WBE Office and Minority and Women
Business Enterprise Advisory Committee as reasonably necessary to address any
concerns arising from the report.
3.3.6. General.
Owner shall supply any additional information requested by the City that is
pertinent to the City's evaluation of Owner's compliance with each of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Failure to provide all information required by this
Section 3.3 shall constitute an Event of Default, as defined in Section 4.1. All of
the foregoing shall be subject to applicable federal and state privacy laws and
regulations.
3.4. Determination of Compliance with Commitments in Latter Five Years.
On or before August 1 of each of the latter five (5) years of the Abatement Term,
the City shall make a decision and rule on the actual annual percentage of Abatement
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available to Owner for the following year of the Abatement Term based on the City's audit
of the Records and any inspections of the Land and/or the Required Improvements and
shall notify Owner in writing of such decision and ruling. If Owner reasonably disagrees
with the City's decision and ruling, Owner shall notify the City in writing within thirty (30)
calendar days of receipt. In this event, Owner, at Owner's sole cost and expense, may
request an independent third party who is reasonably acceptable to the City to verify the
findings of the City within not more than thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of
Owner's notice to the City, and if any discrepancies are found, the City, Owner and the
independent third party shall cooperate with one another to resolve the discrepancy. If
resolution cannot be achieved, the matter may be taken to the City Council for
consideration in an open public meeting at which both City staff and Owner's
representatives will be given an opportunity to comment. The ruling and determination by
the City Council shall constitute a final determination by the City.
4. EVENTS OF DEFAULT.
4.1. Defined.
Owner shall be in default of this Agreement if(i) any of the covenants set forth in
any portion or all of Sections 1.1 and/or 1.2 of this Agreement are not met, in which case
the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by providing written
notice to Owner; (ii) ad valorem real property taxes with respect to the Land and/or any
improvements located thereon, including the Required Improvements, or its ad valorem
taxes with respect to the tangible personal property located on the Land, become delinquent
and Owner does not timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest and/or
contest of any such ad valorem real property or tangible personal property taxes; (iii) a
sexually oriented business, as defined in the City's Zoning Ordinance, is operated
anywhere on the Land; (iv) a liquor store or package store, as defined in the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code is operated anywhere on the Land; (v) Owner receives a final
conviction for violation of the City's Minimum Building Standards Code regarding the
Land or any improvements located thereon, in which case this Agreement shall
automatically terminate; or(vi) subject to Section 2.2.8 of this Agreement, Owner breaches
any of the other terms or conditions of this Agreement (collectively, each an "Event of
Default").
4.2. Notice to Cure.
Except for the City's right to terminate this Agreement immediately on account of
Owner's failure to meet any of the covenants set forth in any portion or all of Sections 1.1
and/or 1.2 and for an automatic termination of this Agreement on account of Owner's
receiving a final conviction for violation of the City's Minimum Building Standards Code
regarding the Land or any improvements located thereon, as provided in Section 4.1 and, if
the City determines that an Event of Default has occurred, the City shall provide a written
notice to Owner that describes the nature of the Event of Default. Owner shall have ninety
(90) calendar days from the date of receipt of this written notice to fully cure or have cured
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the Event of Default. If Owner reasonably believes that Owner will require additional time
to cure the Event of Default, Owner shall promptly notify the City in writing, in which case
(1) after advising the City Council in an open meeting of Owner's efforts and intent to cure,
Owner shall have one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the original date of receipt
of the written notice, or(ii) if Owner reasonably believes that Owner will require more than
one hundred eighty (180) days to cure the Event of Default, after advising the City Council
in an open meeting of Owner's efforts and intent to cure, such additional time, if any, as
may be offered by the City Council in its sole discretion.
4.3. Termination for Event of Default and Payment of Liquidated Damages.
If an Event of Default has not been cured within the time frame specifically allowed
under Section 4.2, if any, the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement
immediately. Owner acknowledges and agrees that an uncured Event of Default will (i)
harm the City's economic development and redevelopment efforts on the Land and in the
vicinity of the Land; (ii) require unplanned and expensive additional administrative
oversight and involvement by the City; and (iii) otherwise harm the City, and Owner agrees
that the amounts of actual damages therefrom are speculative in nature and will be difficult
or impossible to ascertain. Therefore, upon termination of this Agreement for any Event of
Default, Owner shall pay the City, as liquidated damages, all taxes that were abated in
accordance with this Agreement for each year when an Event of Default existed and which
otherwise would have been paid to the City in the absence of this Agreement. The City and
Owner agree that this amount is a reasonable approximation of actual damages that the City
will incur as a result of an uncured Event of Default and that this Section 4.3 is intended to
provide the City with compensation for actual damages and is not a penalty. This amount
may be recovered by the City through adjustments made to Owner's ad valorem property
tax appraisal by the appraisal district that has jurisdiction over the Land and over any
taxable tangible personal property located thereon. Otherwise, this amount shall be due,
owing and paid to the City within sixty (60) days following the effective date of
termination of this Agreement. In the event that all or any portion of this amount is not
paid to the City within sixty (60) days following the effective date of termination of this
Agreement, Owner shall also be liable for all penalties and interest on any outstanding
amount at the statutory rate for delinquent taxes, as determined by the Tax Code at the time
of the payment of such penalties and interest(currently, Section 33.01 of the Tax Code).
4.4. Termination at Will.
If the City and Owner mutually determine that the development or use of the Land
or the anticipated Required Improvements are no longer appropriate or feasible, or that a
higher or better use is preferable, the City and Owner may terminate this Agreement in a
written format that is signed by both parties. In this event, (1) if the Abatement Term has
commenced, the Abatement Term shall terminate as of the date that both the City and
Owner have signed the written Termination Agreement; (ii) there shall be no recapture of
any taxes previously abated; and (iii) neither party shall have any further rights or
obligations hereunder.
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4.5. Force Maieure.
It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties to this Agreement that if
performance under this Agreement, or if the substantial completion of the construction of
any improvements contemplated hereunder, is delayed by reason of war, civil commotion,
acts of God, inclement weather, unreasonable governmental restrictions or interferences,
delays caused by franchised utilities, fire or other casualty, court actions or other
circumstances that are reasonably beyond the control of the party obligated or permitted
under the terms of this Agreement to do or perform, regardless of whether any such
circumstance is similar to any of those enumerated herein, 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 performance shall be extended for a period of
time equal to the period such party was delayed.
5. EFFECT OF SALE OF LAND AND/OR REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS.
The Abatement granted hereunder shall vest only in Owner and applies only to those
improvements located on the Land to which Owner has fee title. Owner may assign this
Agreement to a third party purchaser of Owner's fee simple interest in improvements located on
the Land, provided that the third party purchaser first submits an application for the Abatement, as
required by and in accordance with Section III.E.6 of the NEZ Policy, at least thirty (30) days in
advance of the assignment and executes a written agreement with the City in which the third party
purchaser agrees thereafter to comply with all duties and obligations of Owner under this
Agreement. A person or entity other than Owner that owns any improvements located on the Land
will not be entitled to any tax abatement on such improvements unless this Agreement is assigned
to that person or entity pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 5.
6. 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:
City of Fort Worth Berry Street Limited Partnership
Attn: City Manager c/o Phoenix G.P. XVIII, Inc.
1000 Throckmorton Attn: Jason Runnels
Fort Worth, TX 76102 2626 Howell Street, Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75204
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C uy o f t ort Worth and Berry Street Limited Partnership
with copies to: with a copy to:
the City Attorney and Jackson Walker, L.P.
Economic/Community Development Attn: Myron Dornic
Director at the same address 901 Main Street, Suite 6000
Dallas, TX 75202
7. MISCELLANEOUS.
7.1. Bonds.
The Required Improvements will not be financed by tax increment bonds. This
Agreement is subject to rights of holders of outstanding bonds of the City.
7.2. Conflicts of Interest.
Neither the Land nor any of the Required Improvements covered by this Agreement
are owned or leased by any member of the City Council, any member of the City Plan or
Zoning Commission or any member of the governing body of any taxing units in the Zone.
7.3. No Delinquent Taxes or Liens.
Owner hereby represents that neither Owner nor any of its affiliates, if any, are
currently delinquent in the payment of any ad valorem property taxes to the City on any
property owned by Owner or any of its affiliates. Owner hereby represents that no property
owned by Owner or any of its affiliates currently has a City lien filed on such property,
including, without limitation, weed liens, demolition liens, board-up/open structure liens or
paving liens.
7.4. Protests Over Appraisals or Assessments.
Owner shall have the right to protest and contest any or all appraisals or
assessments of the Land and/or improvements or taxable tangible personal property
thereon.
7.5. Conflicts Between Documents.
In the event of any conflict between the City's zoning ordinances, or other City
ordinances or regulations, and this Agreement, such ordinances or regulations shall control.
In the event of any conflict between the body of this Agreement and Application, the body
of this Agreement shall control.
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7.6. Owner Standing.
Owner shall be deemed a proper and necessary party in any litigation questioning or
challenging the validity of this Agreement or any of the underlying laws, ordinances,
resolutions or City Council actions authorizing this Agreement, and Owner shall be entitled
to intervene in any such litigation.
7.7. Venue and Jurisdiction.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas and applicable ordinances, rules, regulations or policies of the City. Venue for any
action under this Agreement shall lie in the State District Court of Tarrant County, Texas.
This Agreement is performable in Tarrant County, Texas.
7.8. Recordation.
Owner shall cause a certified copy of this Agreement in recordable form to be
recorded in the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas.
7.9. Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,
the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way
be affected or impaired.
7.10. No Third Party Rights
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the
City and Owner, and any lawful assignee or successor of Owner (as evidenced by
compliance with the terms and conditions of Section 5 of this Agreement), and are not
intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
7.11. Headings Not Controlling.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
7.12. 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, their assigns and successors in interest, 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
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approved by the City Council. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, but all of which shall
constitute one instrument.
7.13. Amendment.
This Agreement may be amended only by the written agreement of the City and
Owner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed
as of the later date below:
CITY OF FORT WORTH: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By By:
ibyyatson Peter Vaky
Assistant City Manager Assistant City Attorney
Date:_ /P , 30 ' O M & C: C-2035q /Q-M-Q
ATTEST:
By:Y�\"ZgM L-k
City Secretary
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BERRY STRE T LIMITED PARTNERSHIP:
By: Phoeni P. XVIII, In its General Partner
By: L
Name:Jason P. Runnels
Title: Vice President
Date:
ATTEST:
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Tax Abatement Agreement between
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EXHIBITS
"A" NEZ Policy
"B" Metes and Bounds of the Land
"C" Tax Abatement Application
"D" Description and Schematic of Required Improvements
"E" Map of Central City
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Libby Watson,
Assistant City Manager of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a municipal corporation organized
under the laws of the State of Texas, known to me to be the person and officer whose name is
subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the
CITY OF FORT WORTH, that he was duly authorized to perform the same by appropriate
resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Worth and that he executed the same as the act of
the CITY OF FORT WORTH for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the
capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of
2004.
� TRACEY M. MCVAY
Notary Public n and for i � My CO.I.,,�.SSION EXPIRt 3
the State of Texas / September 11,2007 `
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COUNTY OF D4tL fkS §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day persona appeared
JRscI P 9UNN ELs, VICE WEW-X of B HI , known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to
me that s/he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the
capacity therein stated and as the act and deed of BERRY STREET LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this aD day
of '�' � ,2004.
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Notary Public in d for
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Exhibit "A"
CITY OF FORT WORTH
NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ) TAX ABATEMENT POLICY AND BASIC
INCENTIVES
I. GENERAL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code allows a municipality to create a
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) when a "...municipality determines that the creation
of the zone would promote:
(1) the creation of affordable housing, including manufactured housing, in the zone;
(2) an increase in economic development in the zone;
(3) an increase in the quality of social services, education, or public safety provided to
residents of the zone; or
(4) the rehabilitation of affordable housing in the zone.
The City, by adopting the following NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives, will
promote affordable housing and economic development in Neighborhood Empowerment Zones.
NEZ incentives will not be granted after the NEZ expires as defined in the resolution designating
the NEZ. For each NEZ, the City Council may approve additional terms and incentives as
permitted by Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code or by City Council resolution.
However, any tax abatement awarded before the expiration of a NEZ shall carry its full term
according to its tax abatement agreement approved by the City Council.
As mandated by state law, the property tax abatement under this policy applies to the owners of
real property. Nothing in the policy shall be construed as an obligation by the City of Fort Worth
to approve any tax abatement application.
II. DEFINITIONS
"Abatement" means the full or partial exemption from City of Fort Worth ad valorem taxes on
eligible properties for a period of up to 10 years and an amount of up to 100% of the increase in
appraised value (as reflected on the certified tax roll of the appropriate county appraisal district)
resulting from improvements begun after the execution of the tax abatement agreement.
Eligible properties must be located in the NEZ.
"Base Value"is the value of the property, excluding land, as determined by the Tarrant County
Appraisal District, during the year rehabilitation occurs.
"Building Standards Commission" is the commission created under Sec. 7-77, Article IV.
Minimum Building Standards Code of the Fort Worth City Code.
"Capital Investment" includes only real property improvements such as new facilities and
structures, site improvements, facility expansion, and facility modernization. Capital Investment
does NOT include land acquisition costs and/or any existing improvements, or personal property
(such as machinery, equipment, and/or supplies and inventory).
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"City of Fort Worth Tax Abatement Policy Statement"means the policy adopted by City Council
on February 29, 2000.
"Commercial/Industrial Development Project" is a development project which proposes to
construct or rehabilitate commercial/industrial facilities on property that is (or meets the
requirements to be) zoned commercial, industrial or mixed use as defined by the City of Fort
Worth Zoning Ordinance.
"Community Facility Development Project"is a development project which proposes to construct
or rehabilitate community facilities on property that allows such use as defined by the City of
Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.
"Eligible Rehabilitation" includes only physical improvements to real property. Eligible
Rehabilitation does NOT include personal property (such as furniture, appliances, equipment,
and/or supplies).
"Gross Floor Area" is measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor
level, except that portion of the basement used only for utilities or storage, and any areas within
the building used for off-street parking.
"Minimum Building Standards Code"is Article IV of the Fort Worth City Code adopted pursuant
to Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 54 and 214.
"Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)"and "Women Business Enterprise (WBE)"is a minority or
woman owned business that has received certification as either a certified MBE or certified
WBE by either the North Texas Regional Certification Agency (NTRCA) or the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDot), Highway Division.
"Mixed-Use Development Project" is a development project which proposes to construct or
rehabilitate mixed-use facilities in which residential uses constitute 20 percent or more of the
total gross floor area, and office, eating and entertainment, and/or retail sales and service uses
constitute 10 percent or more of the total gross floor area and is on property that is (or meets
the requirements to be) zoned mixed-use as described by the City of Fort Worth Zoning
Ordinance.
"Multi-family Development Project" is a development project which proposes to construct or
rehabilitate multi-family residential living units on property that is (or meets the requirements to
be) zoned multi-family or mixed use as defined by the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.
"Project" means a "Residential Project, "Commercial/Industrial Development
Project,"Community Facility Development Project, "Mixed-Use Development Project, or a
"Multi-family Development Project."
"Reinvestment Zone" is an area designated as such by the City of Fort Worth in accordance
with the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act codified in Chapter 312 of the Texas
Tax Code, or an area designated as an enterprise zone pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone
Act, codified in Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code.
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III. MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS
A. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN A NEZ- FULL ABATEMENT FOR 5
YEARS
1. For residential property purchased before NEZ designation, a homeowner shall be
eligible to apply for a tax abatement by meeting the following:
a. Property is owner-occupied and the primary residence of the homeowner prior to
the final NEZ designation. Homeowner shall provide proof of ownership by a
warranty deed, affidavit of heirship, or a probated will, and shall show proof of
primary residence by homestead exemption; and
b. Property is rehabilitated after NEZ designation and City Council approval of the
tax abatement.
c. Homeowner must perform Eligible Rehabilitation on the property after NEZ
designation equal to or in excess of 30% of the Base Value of the property; and
d. Property is not in a tax-delinquent status when the abatement application is
submitted.
2. For residential property purchased after NEZ designation, a homeowner shall be
eligible to apply for a tax abatement by meeting the following:
a. Property is constructed or rehabilitated after NEZ designation and City Council
approval of the tax abatement;
b. Property is owner-occupied and is the primary residence of the homeowner.
Homeowner shall provide proof of ownership by a warranty deed, affidavit of
heirship, or a probated will, and shall show proof of primary residence by
homestead exemption;
c. For rehabilitated property, Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be
equal to or in excess of 30% of the Base Value of the property. The seller or
owner shall provide the City information to support rehabilitation costs;
d. Property is not in a tax-delinquent status when the abatement application is
submitted; and
e. Property is in conformance with the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.
3. For investor owned single family property, an investor shall be eligible to apply for a
tax abatement by meeting the following:
a. Property is constructed or rehabilitated after NEZ designation and City Council
approval of the tax abatement;
b. For rehabilitated property, Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be
equal to or in excess of 30% of the Base Value of the property;
c. Property is not in a tax-delinquent status when the abatement application is
submitted; and
d. Property is in conformance with the City of Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.
B. MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LOCATED IN A NEZ
1. 100% Abatement for 5 years.
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of five years or
less, this section shall apply.
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Abatements for multi-family development projects for up to 5 years are subject to
City Council approval. The applicant may apply with the Housing Department for
such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
In order to be eligible for a property tax abatement upon completion, a newly
constructed or rehabilitated multi-family development project in a NEZ must satisfy
the following:
At least twenty percent (20%) of the total units constructed or rehabilitated shall
be affordable (as defined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development) to persons with incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of area
median income based on family size and such units shall be set aside for
persons at or below 80% of the median income as defined by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council may waive or
reduce the 20% affordability requirement on a case-by-case basis; and
(a) For a multi-family development project constructed after NEZ designation, the
project must provide at least five (5) residential living units OR have a
minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or
(b) For a rehabilitation project, the property must be rehabilitated after NEZ
designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least
30% of the Base Value of the property. Such Eligible Rehabilitation costs
must come from the rehabilitation of at least five (5) residential living units or
a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000.
2. 1%-100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes up to 10 years
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of more than five
years, this section shall apply.
Abatements for multi-family development projects for up to 10 years are subject to
City Council approval. The applicant may apply with the Housing Department for
such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
Years 1 through 5 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Multi-family projects shall be eligible for 100% abatement of City ad valorem taxes
for years one through five of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the satisfaction of
the following:
At least twenty percent (20%) of the total units constructed or rehabilitated shall
be affordable (as defined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development) to persons with incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of area
median income based on family size and such units shall be set aside for
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persons at or below 80% of the median income as defined by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council may waive or
reduce the 20% affordability requirement on a case-by-case basis; and
a. For a multi-family development project constructed after NEZ designation, the
project must provide at least five (5) residential living units OR have a
minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or
b. For a rehabilitation project, the property must be rehabilitated after NEZ
designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least
30% of the Base Value of the property. Such Eligible Rehabilitation costs
must come from the rehabilitation of at least five (5) residential living units or
a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000.
Years 6 through 10 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Multi-family projects shall be eligible for a 1%-100% abatement of City ad valorem
taxes for years six through ten of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the
satisfaction of the following:
a. At least twenty percent (20%) of the total units constructed or rehabilitated shall
be affordable (as defined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development) to persons with incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of area
median income based on family size and such units shall be set aside for
persons at or below 80% of the median income as defined by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council may waive or
reduce the 20% affordability requirement on a case-by-case basis; and
1. For a multi-family development project constructed after NEZ designation, the
project must provide at least five (5) residential living units OR have a
minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or
2. For a rehabilitation project, the property must be rehabilitated after NEZ
designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least
30% of the Base Value of the property. Such Eligible Rehabilitation costs
must come from the rehabilitation of at least five (5) residential living units or
a minimum Capital Investment of$200;000.
b. Any other terms as City Council of the City of Fort Worth deems appropriate,
including, but not limited to:
1. utilization of Fort Worth companies for an agreed upon percentage of the total
costs for construction contracts;
2. utilization of certified minority and women owned business enterprises for an
agreed upon percentage of the total costs for construction contracts;
3. property inspection;
4. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Fort Worth residents
5. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Central City residents
6. landscaping;
7. tenant selection plans; and
8. management plans.
C. COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS LOCATED IN A NEZ
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1. 100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes for 5 years
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of five years or
less, this section shall apply.
Abatements for Commercial, Industrial and Community Facilities Development
Projects for up to 5 years are subject to City Council approval. The applicant may
apply with the Housing Department for such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
In order to be eligible for a property tax abatement, a newly constructed or
rehabilitated commercial/industrial and community facilities development project in a
NEZ must satisfy the following:
a. A commercial, industrial or a community facilities development project
constructed after NEZ designation must have a minimum Capital Investment of
$75,000; or
b. For a rehabilitation project, it must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation. Eligible
Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of
the property, or$75,000, whichever is greater.
2. 1%-100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes up to 10 years
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of more than five
years, this section shall apply.
Abatements agreements for a Commercial, Industrial and Community Facilities
Development projects for up to 10 years are subject to City Council approval. The
applicant may apply with the Economic and Community Development Department for
such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
Years 1 throuqh 5 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Commercial, Industrial and Community Facilities Development projects shall be
eligible for 100% abatement of City ad valorem taxes for the first five years of the
Tax Abatement Agreement upon the satisfaction of the following:
a. A commercial, industrial or a community facilities development project
constructed after NEZ designation must have a minimum Capital Investment of
$75,000; or
b. For a rehabilitation project, it must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation. Eligible
Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of
the property, or$75,000, whichever is greater.
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Years 6 through 10 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Commercial, Industrial and Community Facilities Development projects shall be
eligible for 1%-100% abatement of City ad valorem taxes for years six through ten of
the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the satisfaction of the following:
a. A commercial, industrial or a community facilities development project
constructed after NEZ designation must have a minimum Capital
Investment of $75,000 and must meet the requirements of subsection (c)
below ; or
b. For a rehabilitation project, it must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation.
Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30% of the
Base Value of the property, or $75,000, whichever is greater and meet
the requirements of subsection (c) below.
c. Any other terms as City Council of the City of Fort Worth deems
appropriate, including, but not limited to:
1. utilization of Fort Worth companies for an agreed upon percentage of
the total costs for construction contracts;
2. utilization of certified minority and women owned business enterprises
for an agreed upon percentage of the total costs for construction
contracts;
3. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Fort Worth residents;
4. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Central City residents;
and
5. landscaping.
D. MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LOCATED IN A NEZ
1. 100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes for 5 years
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of five years or
less, this section shall apply.
Abatements for Mixed-Use Development Projects for up to 5 years are subject to
City Council approval. The applicant may apply with the Housing Department for
such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement and be approved by City Council
before construction or rehabilitation is started.
In order to be eligible for a property tax abatement, upon completion, a newly
constructed or rehabilitated mixed-use development project in a NEZ must satisfy the
following:
a. Residential uses in the project constitute 20 percent or more of the total Gross
Floor Area of the project; and
b. Office, eating and entertainment, and/or retail sales and service uses in the
project constitute 10 percent or more of the total Gross Floor Area of the project;
and
(1) A mixed-use development project constructed after NEZ designation must
have a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or
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(2) For a rehabilitation project, it must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation.
Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the property shall be at least 30% of the Base
Value of the property, or$200,000, whichever is greater.
2. 1%-100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes up to 10 years
If an applicant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of more than five
years, this section shall apply.
Abatements agreements for a Mixed Use Development projects for up to 10 years
are subject to City Council approval. The applicant may apply with the Housing
Department for such abatement.
The applicant must apply for the tax abatement before construction or rehabilitation
is started and the application for the tax abatement must be approved by City
Council.
Years 1 through 5 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Mixed Use Development projects shall be eligible for 100% abatement of City ad
valorem taxes for the first five years of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the
satisfaction of the following:
a. Residential uses in the project constitute 20 percent or more of the total Gross
Floor Area of the project; and
b. Office, eating and entertainment, and/or retail sales and service uses in the
project constitute 10 percent or more of the total Gross Floor Area of the project;
and
c. A new mixed-use development project constructed after NEZ designation must
have a minimum Capital Investment of$200,000; or for a rehabilitation project, it
must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the
property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of the property, or $200,000,
whichever is greater.
Years 6 through 10 of the Tax Abatement Agreement
Mixed Use Development projects shall be eligible for 1-100% abatement of City ad
valorem taxes for years six through ten of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the
satisfaction of the following:
a. Residential uses in the project constitute 20 percent or more of the total Gross
Floor Area of the project; and
b. Office, eating and entertainment, and/or retail sales and service uses in the
project constitute 10 percent or more of the total Gross Floor Area of the project;
c. A new mixed-use development project constructed after NEZ designation must
have a minimum Capital Investment of $200,000; or for a rehabilitation project, it
must be rehabilitated after NEZ designation. Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the
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property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of the property, or $200,000,
whichever is greater; and
d. Any other terms as City Council of the City of Fort Worth deems appropriate,
including, but not limited to:
1. utilization of Fort Worth companies for an agreed upon percentage of the
total costs for construction contracts;
2. utilization of certified minority and women owned business enterprises for
an agreed upon percentage of the total costs for construction contracts;
3. property inspection;
4. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Fort Worth residents
5. commit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Central City residents
6. landscaping;
7. tenant selection plans; and
8. management plans.
E. ABATEMENT GUIDELINES
1. If a NEZ is located in a Tax Increment Financing District, City Council will determine
on a case-by-case basis if the tax abatement incentives in Section III will be offered
to eligible Projects. Eligible Projects must meet all eligibility requirements specified
in Section III.
2. If a Project is located in the Woodhaven Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in order
to be considered "eligible" to apply for a tax abatement under this Policy, the
Woodhaven Community Development Corporation and the Woodhaven
Neighborhood Association must have submitted a letter of support for the Project to
the City of Fort Worth
3. In order to be eligible to apply for a tax abatement, the property owner/developer
must:
a. Not be delinquent in paying property taxes for any property owned by the
owner/developer, except that an owner/developer may enter into a tax
abatement agreement with the city of Fort Worth for a specific Project if:
1. the Project meets NEZ tax abatement criteria; and
2. the applicant is not responsible for the tax delinquency for the Property; and
3. the applicant enters into an agreement to pay off the taxes under the guidelines
permitted under state law; and
4. the tax abatement shall provide that the agreement shall take effect after the
delinquent taxes are paid in full
b. Not have any City of Fort Worth liens filed against any property owned by the
applicant property owner/developer. "Liens" include, but are not limited to, weed
liens, demolition liens, board-up/open structure liens and paving liens.
4. Projects to be constructed on property to be purchased under a contract for deed are
not eligible for tax abatements.
5. Once a NEZ property owner of a residential property (including multi-family) in the
NEZ satisfies the criteria set forth in Sections III.A, E.1. and E.2. and applies for an
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abatement, a property owner may enter into a tax abatement agreement with the City
of Fort Worth. The tax abatement agreement shall automatically terminate if the
property subject to the tax abatement agreement is in violation of the City of Fort
Worth's Minimum Building Standards Code and the owner is convicted of such
violation.
6. A tax abatement granted under the criteria set forth in Section III. can only be
granted once for a property in a NEZ for a maximum term of as specified in the
agreement. If a property on which tax is being abated is sold, the City will assign the
tax abatement agreement for the remaining term once the new owner submits an
application.
7. A property owner/developer of a multifamily development, commercial, industrial,
community facilities and mixed-use development project in the NEZ who desires a
tax abatement under Sections III.B, C or D must:
a. Satisfy the criteria set forth in Sections III.B, C or D, as applicable, and Sections
III.E.1 E.2; and E3. and
b. File an application with the Housing Department, as applicable; and
c. The property owner must enter into a tax abatement agreement with the City of
Fort Worth. In addition to the other terms of agreement, the tax abatement
agreement shall provide that the agreement shall automatically terminate if the
owner receives one conviction of a violation of the City of Fort Worth's Minimum
Building Standards Code regarding the property subject to the abatement
agreement during the term of the tax abatement agreement; and
d. If a property in the NEZ on which tax is being abated is sold, the new owner may
enter into a tax abatement agreement on the property for the remaining term.
8. If the terms of the tax abatement agreement are not met, the City Council has the
right to cancel or amend the abatement agreement. In the event of cancellation, the
recapture of abated taxes shall be limited to the year(s) in which the default occurred
or continued.
9. The terms of the agreement shall include the City of Fort Worth's right to: (1) review
and verify the applicant's financial statements in each year during the life of the
agreement prior to granting a tax abatement in any given year, (2) conduct an on site
inspection of the project in each year during the life of the abatement to verify
compliance with the terms of the tax abatement agreement, (3) terminate the
agreement if the Project contains or will contain a sexually oriented business (4
terminate the agreement, as determined in City's sole discretion, if the Project
contains or will contain a liquor store or package store.
10. Upon completion of construction of the facilities, the City shall no less than annually
evaluate each project receiving abatement to insure compliance with the terms of the
agreement. Any incidents of non-compliance will be reported to the City Council.
On or before February 1 st of every year during the life of the agreement, any
individual or entity receiving a tax abatement from the City of Fort Worth shall
provide information and documentation which details the property owner's
compliance with the terms of the respective agreement and shall certify that the
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owner is in compliance with each applicable term of the agreement. Failure to report
this information and to provide the required certification by the above deadline shall
result in cancellation of agreement and any taxes abated in the prior year being due
and payable.
11. If a property in the NEZ on which tax is being abated is sold, the new owner may
enter into a tax abatement agreement on the property for the remaining term. Any
sale, assignment or lease of the property which is not permitted in the tax abatement
agreement results in cancellation of the agreement and recapture of any taxes
abated after the date on which an unspecified assignment occurred.
F. APPLICATION FEE
1. The application fee for residential tax abatements governed under Section III.A is
$25.
2. The application fee for multi-family, commercial, industrial, community facilities and
mixed-use development projects governed under Sections III.B., C. and D., is one-
half of one percent (0.5%) of the proposed Project's Capital Investment, not to
exceed $1,000. The application fee will be refunded upon issuance of certificate of
final occupancy and once the property owner enters into a tax abatement agreement
with the City. Otherwise, the Application Fee shall not be credited or refunded to any
party for any reason.
IV. FEE WAIVERS
A. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS/PROPERTIES
1. City Council shall determine on a case-by-case basis whether a Project that will
contain or contains a liquor store or package store is eligible to apply for a fee
waiver.
2. If a Project is located in the Woodhaven Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in order
to be considered "eligible" to apply for a fee waiver under this Policy, the Woodhaven
Community Development Corporation and the Woodhaven Neighborhood
Association must have submitted a letter of support for the Project to the City of Fort
Worth.
3. Projects to be constructed on property to be purchased under a contract for deed are
not eligible for development fee waivers.
4. In order for a property owner/developer to be eligible to apply for fee waivers for a
Project, the property owner/developer:
a. must submit an application to the City;
b. must not be delinquent in paying property taxes for any property owned by the
owner/developer or applicant;
c. must not have any City liens filed against any property owned by the applicant
property owner/developer, including but not limited to, weed liens, demolition
liens, board-up/open structure liens and paving liens; and
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d. of a Project that will contain or contains a liquor store, package store or a sexually
oriented business has received City Council's determination that the Project is
eligible to apply for fee waivers.
Approval of the application and waiver of the fees shall not be deemed to be
approval of any aspect of the Project. Before construction the applicant must
ensure that the proiect is located in the correct zoning district.
B. DEVELOPMENT FEES
Once the Application for NEZ Incentives has been approved and certified by the City, the
following fees for services performed by the City of Fort Worth for Projects in the NEZ
are waived for new construction projects or rehabilitation projects that expend at least
30% of the Base Value of the property on Eligible Rehabilitation costs:
1. All building permit related fees(including Plans Review and Inspections)
2. Plat application fee (including concept plan, preliminary plat, final plat, short form
replat)
3. Board of Adjustment application fee
4. Demolition fee
5. Structure moving fee
6. Community Facilities Agreement (CFA) application fee
7. Zoning application fee
8. Street and utility easement vacation application fee
Other development related fees not specified above will be considered for approval by
City Council on a case-by-case basis.
C. IMPACT FEES
1. Single family and multi-family residential development projects in the NEZ.
Automatic 100% waiver of water and wastewater impact fees will be applied.
2. Commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or community facility development projects in the
NEZ.
a. Automatic 100% waiver of water and wastewater impact fees up to $55,000 or
equivalent to two 6-inch meters for each commercial, industrial, mixed-use or
community facility development project.
b. If the project requests an impact fee waiver exceeding $55,000 or requesting a
waiver for larger and/or more than two 6-inch meter, then City Council approval is
required. Applicant may request the additional amount of impact fee waiver
through the Housing Department.
V. RELEASE OF CITY LIENS
A. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS/PROPERTIES
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1. City Council shall determine on a case-by-case basis whether a Project that will
contain or contains a liquor store or package store is eligible to apply for a fee
waiver.
2. If a Project is located in the Woodhaven Neighborhood Empowerment Zone, in order
to be considered "eligible" to apply for release of city liens under this Policy, the
Woodhaven Community Development Corporation and the Woodhaven
Neighborhood Association must have submitted a letter of support for the-Project to
the City of Fort Worth.
3. Projects to be constructed on property to be purchased under a contract for deed are
not eligible for any release of City Liens.
4. In order for a property owner/developer to be eligible to apply for a release of city
liens contained in Section V.B., C., D., and E. for a Project, the property
owner/developer:
a. must submit an application to the City;
b. must not be delinquent in paying property taxes for any property owned by the
owner/developer;
b. must not have been subject to a Building Standards Commission's Order of
Demolition where the property was demolished within the last five (5) years;
c. must not have any City of Fort Worth liens filed against any other property owned
by the applicant property owner/developer. "Liens" includes, but is not limited to,
weed liens, demolition liens, board-up/open structure liens and paving liens; and
d. of a Project that contains or will contain a liquor store, package store or a sexually
oriented business has received City Council's determination the Project is eligible
to apply for release of City liens.
5. In order for a Rehabilitation Project to qualify for a release of city liens, the
owner/developer must spend Eligible Rehabilitation costs on the Property of at lease
30% of the Base Value of the Property.
B. WEED LIENS
The following are eligible to apply for release of weed liens:
1. Single unit owners performing rehabilitation on their properties.
2. Builders or developers constructing new homes on vacant lots.
3. Owners performing rehabilitation on multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use,
or community facility properties.
4. Developers constructing new multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use or
community facility development projects.
C. DEMOLITION LIENS
Builders or developers developing or rehabilitating a property for a Project are eligible to
apply for release of demolition liens for up to $30,000. Releases of demolition liens in
excess of$30,000 are subject to City Council approval.
D. BOARD-UP/OPEN STRUCTURE LIENS
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The following are eligible to apply for release of board-up/open structure liens:
1. Single unit owners performing rehabilitation on their properties.
2. Builders or developers constructing new single family homes on vacant lots.
3. Owners performing rehabilitation on multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use,
or community facility properties.
4. Developers constructing multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or
community facility projects.
E. PAVING LIENS
The following are eligible to apply for release of paving liens:
1. Single unit owners performing rehabilitation on their properties.
2. Builders or developers constructing new homes on vacant lots.
3. Owners performing rehabilitation on multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use,
or community facility properties.
4. Developers constructing multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or
community facility projects.
VI. PROCEDURAL STEPS
A. APPLICATION SUBMISSION
1. The applicant for NEZ incentives under Sections III. IV., and V. must complete and
submit a City of Fort Worth "Application for NEZ Incentives" and pay the appropriate
application fee to the Housing Department, as applicable.
2. The applicant for incentives under Sections III.C.2 and D.2 must also complete and
submit a City of Fort Worth "Application for Tax Abatement" and pay the appropriate
application fee to the Economic Development Office. The application fee, review,
evaluation and approval will be governed by City of Fort Worth Tax Abatement Policy
Statement for Qualifying Development Projects.
B. CERTIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER SECTIONS III. IV, AND V
1. The Housing Department will review the application for accuracy and
completeness. Once the Housing Department determines that the application is
complete, the Housing Department will certify the property owner/developer's
eligibility to receive tax abatements and/or basic incentives based on the criteria set
forth in Section III., IV., and V. of this policy, as applicable. Once an applicant's
eligibility is certified, the Housing Department will inform appropriate departments
administering the incentives. An orientation meeting with City departments and the
applicant may be scheduled. The departments include:
a. Housing Department: property tax abatement for residential properties and multi-
family development projects, release of City liens.
b. Economic Development Office: property tax abatement for commercial,
industrial, community facilities or mixed-use development projects.
c. Development Department: development fee waivers.
d. Water Department: impact fee waivers.
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e. Other appropriate departments, if applicable.
2. Once Development Department, Water Department, Economic Development Office,
and/or other appropriate department receive a certified application from the Housing
Department, each department/office shall fill out a "Verification of NEZ Incentives for
Certified NEZ Incentives Application" and return it to the Housing Department for
record keeping and tracking.
C. APPLICATION REVIEW AND EVALUATION FOR APPLICATIONS
1. Property Tax Abatement for Residential Properties and Multi-family Development
Projects
a. For a completed and certified application for no more than five years of tax
abatement, with Council approval, the City Manager shall execute a tax
abatement agreement with the applicant.
b. For a completed and certified multi-family development project application for
more than five years of tax abatement:
(1) The Housing Department will evaluate a completed and certified application
based on:
(a) The project's increase in the value of the tax base.
(b) Costs to the City (such as infrastructure participation, etc.).
(c) Percent of construction contracts committed to:
(i) Fort Worth based firms, and
(ii) Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs).
(d) Other items which the City and the applicant may negotiate.
(2) Consideration by Council Committee.
Based upon the outcome of the evaluation, Housing Department may present
the application to the City Council's Economic Development Committee.
Should the Housing Department present the application to the Economic
Development Committee, the Committee will consider the application at an
open meeting. The Committee may:
(a) Approve the application. Staff will then incorporate the application into a
tax abatement agreement which will be sent to the City Council with the
Committee's recommendation to approve the agreement; or
(b) Request modifications to the application. Housing Department staff will
discuss the suggested modifications with the applicant and then, if the
requested modifications are made, resubmit the modified application to
the Committee for consideration; or
(c) Deny the application. The applicant may appeal the Committee's finding
by requesting the City Council to: (a) disregard the Committee's finding
and (b) instruct city staff to incorporate the application into a tax
abatement agreement for future consideration by the City Council.
(3) Consideration by the City Council
The City Council retains sole authority to approve or deny any tax abatement
agreement and is under no obligation to approve any tax abatement
application or tax abatement agreement. The City of Fort Worth is and
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c. Effective Date for Approved Agreements
All tax abatements approved by the City Council will become effective on
January 1 of the year following the year in which a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
is issued for the qualifying development project (unless otherwise specified in the
tax abatement agreement). Unless otherwise specified in the agreement, taxes
levied during the construction of the project shall be due and payable.
2. Property Tax Abatement for Commercial, Industrial, Community Facilities, and
Mixed-Use Development Projects
a. For a completed and certified application for no more than five years of tax
abatement, with Council approval, the City Manager shall execute a tax
abatement agreement with the applicant.
b. For a completed and certified application for more than five years of tax
abatement:
(1) The Economic Development Office will evaluate a completed and certified
application based on:
(a) The project's increase in the value of the tax base.
(b) Costs to the City (such as infrastructure participation, etc.).
(c) Percent of construction contracts committed to:
(i) Fort Worth based firms, and
(ii) Minority and Women owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs).
(d) Other items which the City and the applicant may negotiate.
(2) Consideration by Council Committee
Based upon the outcome of the evaluation, the Economic Development
Office may present the application to the City Council's Economic
Development Committee. Should the Economic Development Office present
the application to the Economic Development Committee, the Committee will
consider the application at an open meeting. The Committee may:
(a) Approve the application. Staff will then incorporate the application into a
tax abatement agreement which will be sent to the City Council with the
Committee's recommendation to approve the agreement; or
(b) Request modifications to the application. Economic Development Office
staff will discuss the suggested modifications with the applicant and then,
if the requested modifications are made, resubmit the modified application
to the Committee for consideration; or
(c) Deny the application. The applicant may appeal the Committee's finding
by requesting the City Council to: (a) disregard the Committee's finding
and (b) instruct city staff to incorporate the application into a tax
abatement agreement for future consideration by the City Council.
(3) Consideration by the City Council
The City Council retains sole authority to approve or deny any tax abatement
agreement and is under no obligation to approve any tax abatement
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application or tax abatement agreement. The City of Fort Worth is under no
obligation to provide tax abatement in any amount or value to any applicant.
c. Effective Date for Approved Agreements
All tax abatements approved by the City Council will become effective on
January 1 of the year following the year in which a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
is issued for the qualifying development project (unless otherwise specified in the
tax abatement agreement). Unless otherwise specified in the agreement, taxes
levied during the construction of the project shall be due and payable.
3. Development Fee Waivers
a. For certified applications of development fee waivers that do not require Council
approval, the Development Department will review the certified applicant's
application and grant appropriate incentives.
b. For certified applications of development fee waivers that require Council
approval, City staff will review the certified applicant's application and make
appropriate recommendations to the City Council.
4. Impact Fee Waiver
a. For certified applications of impact fee waivers that do not require Council
approval, the Water Department will review the certified applicant's application
and grant appropriate incentives.
b. For certified applications of impact fee waivers that require Council approval, the
Water Department will review the certified applicant's application and make
appropriate recommendations to the City Council.
5. Release of City Liens
For certified applications of release of City liens, the Housing Department will release
the appropriate liens.
VII. REFUND POLICY
In order for an owner/developer of a Project in a NEZ to receive a refund of development
fees or impact fees, the conditions set forth in the Refund of Development and Impact
Fee Policy, attached as Attachment"A", must be satisfied.
VIII. OTHER INCENTIVES
A. Plan reviews of proposed development projects in the NEZ will be expedited by the
Development Department.
B. The City Council may add the following incentives to a NEZ in the Resolution adopting
the NEZ:
1. Municipal sales tax refund
2. Homebuyers assistance
3. Gap financing
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4. Land assembly
5. Conveyance of tax foreclosure properties
6. Infrastructure improvements
7. Support for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications
8. Land use incentives and zoning/building code exemptions, e.g., mixed-use, density
bonus, parking exemption
9. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
10. Public Improvement District (PID)
11. Tax-exempt bond financing
12. New Model Blocks
13. Loan guarantees
14. Equity investments
15. Other incentives that will effectuate the intent and purposes of NEZ.
IX. Public Notification
a. Subject to subsection (b), in order for an owner/developer to apply to receive any incentives
provided for under the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives, an
owner/developer must meet with the following persons and organizations to discuss the
Project:
1.the Council Member for the District the Project is located; and
2. the neighborhood associations or community based organizations registered with the
city in the NEZ the Project is located.
b. Subsection(a) shall be satisfied upon:
_1. the owner/developer meeting with the City Council Member for the District the Project
is located and the neighborhood associations or community based organizations
registered with the city in the NEZ the Project is located, or
2. meeting with the City Council Member for the District the Project is located and upon
the owner/developer providing proof that the owner/developer attempted to meet with
the neighborhood associations and the community based organizations registered with
the city in the NEZ the Project is located and the associations or organizations failed to
arrange a meeting with the owner/developer within two weeks of initial contact.
X. Ineligible Projects
The following Projects or Businesses shall not be eligible for any incentives under the City' of
Fort Worth's Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Tax Abatement Policy and Basic
Incentives:
1. Sexually Oriented Businesses
2. Non-residential mobile structures
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ATTACHMENT A
REFUND OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPACT FEES OLICY
Purpose
This refund policy is for the purpose of establishing the conditions under which the City may
refund development and impact fees, normally waived through the Neighborhood Empowerment
Zone(NEZ).
Applicability
Unless expressly excepted, this policy applies to all development and impact fees waived by the
City through the NEZ.
Under the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and Basic Incentives, City Departments are authorized to
waive impact and development fees for qualified projects located in a designated NEZ. The
impact fees include only water and sewer impact fees,up to $55,000 for commercial, industrial,
mixed-use or community facilities projects. The development fees that can be waived through
the NEZ include:
1. All building permit fees (including Plans Review and Inspections)
2. Plat application fee (including concept plan, preliminary plat, final plat, short form replat)
3. Board of Adjustment application fee
4. Demolition fee
5. Structure moving fee
6. Community Facilities Agreement(CFA) application fee
7. Zoning application fee
8. Street and utility easement vacation application fee.
To take advantage of these waivers, applicants need to obtain a certification letter from the
Housing Department.
Conditions for Refunds
The City will consider refunds only when circumstances beyond the developers control prevent
them from obtaining the qualification letter from the Housing Department.
A property owner and/or developer may qualify for a refund if the proposed development project
meets all criteria to receive a fee waiver under the NEZ Tax Abatement and Basic Incentives
Policy and:
a. The owner and/or developer was not made aware of the NEZ incentives at the time the
fees were paid; or
b. The owner and/or developer was mistakenly told that his/her property was not in a
designated NEZ; or
c. The owner and/or developer has put funds in an escrow account with a City Department
while awaiting a decision from the City Council about his/her project; or
d. City Council authorizes a City Department to issue a refund to the owner'develo
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Refund Charge
A refund charge will be assessed to help defray administration cost associated with the
processing of refund check. The charge shall be 20% of the amount of the refund. This charge
will be automatically deducted from the total refund amount.
Statute of Limitations
Any request, action or proceeding concerning the refund of fees normally waived through the
NEZ must be filed within ninety days following the date that the fees were paid. An applicant
who does not submit a refund request within 90 days of the transaction shall not qualify for a
refund.
To obtain a refund the applicant needs to:
• submit a NEZ application to the Housing Department for determination of the eligibility for
NEZ fee waivers, and
• submit a written request to the Department in which the fees were paid. Upon receiving a
confirmation from the Housing Department that the project meets all NEZ fee waiver criteria,
that Department shall process the request based on the qualifications discussed in this policy.
Exemptions
The provisions of this policy do not apply to:
a. Fees that are not waived through the NEZ program; and
b. Taxes and special assessments; and
c. City liens such as mowing, board-up, trash, demolition and paving liens.
An applicant shall not qualify for any refund if:
a. The applicant was made aware of the NEZ incentives before he/she pays the fees; or
b. The applicant does not meet the requirements for NEZ incentives at the time he/she paid
the fees; or
c. The applicant paid the fees before the refund policy was put in place; or
d. The applicant paid the fees before the designation date of the NEZ.
Disclaimer
In the event of any conflict between the City's ordinances or regulations and this policy, such
ordinances or regulations shall control. In the event of any conflict between this policy and other
policies or regulations adopted by the City Department issuing the refund, such department
policies or regulations shall control. The City reserves the right to deny any or all request for
refunds.
Adopted April 6, 2004 20
EXHIBIT "B"
DESCRIPTION OF THE LAND
Being a tract of land situated in the W.H. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 717, City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, and being replat of Lot 1, Block 8, TCU Addition, an addition to the City
of Fort Worth, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide No. 4481, Plat Records, Tarrant
County, Texas, part of Lots 1 & 10 and all of Lots 2-5 and 11-14, Block 13, Forest Park Addition,
an addition to the City of Fort Worth, according to the plat recorded in Volume 310, Page 49, Plat
Records,Tarrant County, Texas and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as
follows:
BEGINNING at an "X"-cut in the concrete set for the northwest corner of said Lot 1, Block 8,
TCU Addition, being the intersection of the east right-of-way line of Greene Avenue (50'right-of-
way) and the south right-of-way line of Bowie Street (variable width right-of-way);
THENCE North 89°26'07" East, with said south right-of-way line of Bowie Street, a distance of
262.00 feet to a"T"-cut in the concrete set for the northeast corner of said Lot 1, Block 8, TCU
Addition, being the intersection of said south right-of-way line of Bowie Street and the west right-
of-way line of Waits Avenue (50'right-of-way);
THENCE South 00°22'04" East, with said west right-of-way line on Waits Avenue, a passing
distance of 302.65 feet to an "X"-cut in concrete set for the northeast corner of Lot 14, Block 13,
Forest Park Addition, continuing an overall distance of 509.65 feet to an "X"-cut in concrete set
in the north right-of-way line of West Berry Street (variable width right-of-way);
THENCE South 89°37'56"West, with said north right-of-way line of West Berry Street, a distance
of 262.00 feet to an "X"-cut in concrete set in the aforementioned east right-of-way line of Greene
Avenue;
THENCE North 00°22'04" West, with said east right-of-way line of Greene Avenue, a passing
distance of 207.00 feet to a point for the northwest corner of Lot 5, Block 13 of aforementioned
Forest Park Addition, form which an "arrow"-cut in top of a wall bears South 02°48'10" East, as
distance of 0.25 feet, continuing and overall distance of 505.67 feet to the point of beginning and
containing 133,400 square feet or 3.062 acres of land.
Exhibit "C"
FORTWORTH
City of Fort Worth.
Incentive Application
Economic & Community Development Department
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fott Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 871-6103
Incentive Application
GENP-RAL INFORiVATION
t. Applicant Information:
Company Name am, s= Lily= pARNaujip
Company Address 2626 X11 street ate 800
City, State, Gip Code Q11tS, `Ix 75204
Contact Person (include title/position): Jason P. Rrrels, Exaztica Vice president
Telephone Number 214 880 0350 ext. _226
Mobile Telephone Number.
Fax Number 214 880 0320
F-mail address: �nzr�alda ,� p�
2. Project Site Information (if different from above):
Address/Location: NE Cb= of W. Berry St. and C� Aye., Fort worth
3. Development requests that will be sought for the project (check all that apply):
A. Replat: x
S. Rezoning: Current zoning: Requested zoning:
C. Variances: If yes,please describe:
4. Incentive(s) Requested:
1) DEZ fee vaiver
2) 1 ahatarent:
3) almwd CFA for the tDgcxb of public sbmetscape T
4) [,hiMX of tFr=ary >t fees frr' sid3olk and street c1csum
5. Specify elements of project that make it eligible for the requested incentive(s):
;ert mapts all of;c ihilJ ty cri tPria alined IN the City of Fort Worth Gaiaal Tax
AMtS Ent POIicy. See attadmert:s for datails.
6. Do you intend to pursue abatement of:
County Taxes? 11 Yes ❑ No
7. What level of abatement will you request: Years? l_ Percentage? 100%
V Y L/
Page 1 of �� �jitl�� ILSi�.
PROJECT INFORMA?'.ION
For real estate vroiects, please include below the project concept,project benefits and how the project
relates to existing community plans. A real estate project is one that involves the construction or
renovation of real property that will be either for lease or for sale. Any incentives given by the City should
be considered only "gap" financing and should not be considered a substitute for debt and equity.
However, the City is under no obligation to provide gap financing just because a gap exists.
1"or business expansion projects', please include below services provided or products manufactured, major
customers and locations, etc. For business expansion project involving the purchase and/or construction of
real estate,please answer all that apply.
S. Type of Project: Residential Commercial/Industrial _X Mixed-use
9• Will this be a relocation? X No Yes If yes, where is the company currently
located? n/a
10. Please provide a brief description of the project. z
-- li l l�cry _ 5 sty.-ies and the other being 6 strries, 4ach will be
ccwceed of app rcDamtely 31,000 s AYe feet of grog r)d-fl rxg retail shoe and 244 n—icintial
snits above. PioJect a TEMties will i ml u d✓ pool and deck areas, lan5sa4 ed axictyarcb,
fitriess faci 1 i ty, start lam'- and study arms.
11. Project Description
Please refer to att rhmnts fig- afflitirnal k fmmticn.
A business expansion project urvolves assistance to a business entity that seeks to expand its existing operations within Fort
Worth. The business is in a growth mode seeking working capital, personal property or fixed asset financing.
Please see Incentive policy for a list of incentives,
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A. Real Estate Development
1- Current Assessed Valuation of. Land $- t — Tmprovemcnts: $ 65,211
2. New Development r Expansion (please circle one):
Size 300,523 sq. ft. Cost of Construction $46,000,000
I For mixed-use projects,please list square footage for each use
Resi�l - 261,989 sf; Mail - 38,534 sf
4. Site.Development (parking, fencing, landscaping, etc.):
Type of work to be done Please refer to &�,it A
Cost of Site Development$ 450,000
B- Personal Property & Tnventory
I. Personal Property:
• Cost of equipment, machinery, furnishing, etc: $1,000,000
• Purchase or lease'!_ p, a,
2. Triventory& Supplies:
• Value of: Inventory$ 0 Supplies $ 0
• Percent of inventory eligible for Freeport exemption(inventory, exported from Texas
within 270 days) 0 %
12. EMPloyment and Job Creation:
A.A.. During Construction
1. Anticipated date when construction will start?
y 5
2. How many construction jobs will be created? 800
3. What is the estimated payroll for these jobs'? ..�.Io 000,000
S. From Development
1. How many persons are currently employed? 0
2. What percent of current employees above are Fort Worth residents? 0 %
3. What percent of current employees above are Central City residents'? p
4. Please complete the following table for new jobs to be created.
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First Year By Fifth Year By Tenth Year
Total Jobs to be Created
6 6 6
Less Transfers* 0 0 0
Net Jobs 6 6 6
% of Net Jobs to be filled by
Fort Worth Residents 6 67%
% of Net Jobs to be filled by
Central City Residents 30% 30% 30%
If any employees will be transferring,please describe from where they will be transferring.
n/a
Please attach a description of the jobs to be created,tasks to be performed for each, wage rate fbr each
classification, and a brief description of the employee benefit package(s)offered including the portion
paid by employee and employer respectively. See question 15 for more inforination.
13. Local Commitments:
A. Durine Construction
1. What percent of the construction costs described in question 11 above will be committed to:
• Fort Worth businesses? 20 %
• Fort Worth Certified Minority and Wornen Business Enterprises? 15 %
B. For Annual Supply& Service Needs
Regarding discretionary supply and service expenses (i.e. landscaping, office or manufacturing
supplies,janitorial services, etc.):
1. What is the annual amount of discretionary supply and service expenses? $ 250,000
2. What percentage will be committed to Fort Worth businesses? 60 %
3. What percentage will be committed to Fort Worth Certified Minority and Women Business
Enterprises? 20
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DISCLOSURES
14, is any person or firm receiving any form of compensation, commission or other monetary
benefit based on the level of incentive obtained by the applicant from the City of Fort
Worth? If yes, please explain and/or attach details.
15. Please provide the following information as attachments:
a) Attach a site plan of the project.
b) Explain why tax abatement is necessary for the success of this project. Include it
business pro-.forma or other documentation to substantiate your request.
c) Describe any environmental impacts associated with this project.
d) Describe the infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, streets,etc.) that will be
constructed as part of this project.
c) Describe any direct benefits to the City of Fort Worth as a result of this project.
f) Attach a legal description or surveyor's certified metes & hounds description_
g) Attach a copy of the most recent property tax statement from the Tarrant Appraisal
District.
h) Attach a description of the jobs to be created (technician, engineer, manager, etc.), tasks
to be performed for each, and wage rate for each classification.
i) Attach a brief description of the employee benefit package(s) offered (i.e. health
insurance, retirement, public transportation assistance, day care provisions, etc.)
including portion paid by employee and employer respectively.
j) Attach a plan for the utilization of Fort Worth Certified M/WBR companies.
k) Attach a listing of the applicant's Board of Directors, if applicable.
On behalf of the applicant, I certify the information contained in this application, including all
attachments to be true and correct. I further certify that, on behalf of the applicant, I have read the current
Tax Abatement Policy, the Fort Worth Enterprise Zone Information Packet and or all other pertinent City
of Fort Worth policies and I agree to comply with the guidelines and criteria stated therein,
RZYBls Vice PresidaIt
Printe e Title
7M
Ck:tJxr 12, 2004
Signature Z Date
.j Discretionary expenses are those which are incurred during the normal operation of business and which are not subject to a
siatlonal purchasing contract.
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GCDO06 1504
October 12, 2004
Ms. Christine Maguire
Community Development Manager
Economic and Community Development Department
900 Monroe Street, Suite 301
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
RE: West Berry Place Mixed-Use Development
Dear Ms. Maguire:
Phoenix Property Company proposes to build a new mixed-use development on West Berry
Street, adjacent to the Texas Christian University campus. The proposed project will consist of
244 apartment units and approximately 31,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. This
project will serve as the anchor for re-development of the Berry Street corridor and enhance the
environment for residents, the TCU population and it's neighbors. We have worked to convince
our partners to finance this project without the benefit of tax abatements. However, because of
high development costs, unproven rental rates, and the other risks associated with pioneering this
concept along the Berry Street corridor, the project does not provide sufficient return to attract
the institutional investment market without an abatement. Following is an explanation of the
project's economic qualifications and additional criteria for abatement.
In response to the demand for quality housing near TCU and the Berry Street corridor, TCU has
agreed to ground lease a 3.062-acre site, in a prime location for the development of_this mixed-
use project. In cooperation with TCU, we have designed a high quality, vibrant mixed-use
community that-will achieve long-term compatibility with the campus environment and the
surrounding neighborhood. Total development costs, are estimated at $50 million, which
represents added value in real and personal property to Tarrant County and the City of Fort
Worth. TCU currently owns the land and existing improvements, which are not on the tax rolls
and are not currently subject to property taxation. The development of the privately owned
Berry Street project will result in significant increase in taxable value and property tax revenue
subsequent to the requested abatement period.
The highly visible, ground level retail component of this project will be an important element in
the realization of the adopted economic and community development goals of the Berry Street
Initiative Strategic Plan, as outlined in the City of Fort Worth's 2004 Comprehensive Plan. This
project will help create a "visually attractive Berry Street that is commercially viable and active,
filled with places for people to live, learn, work, shop, recreate, interact socially, and enjoy a
special urban environment." The proposed project has generated interest among numerous
neighborhood-scale retailers and will attract new business that will create and sustain new
employment. The development of this new retail center will prove the market and initiate a trend
of increased economic activity and investment along the Berry Street corridor.
PHOENIX PROPERTY COMPANY
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October 12, 2004
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Our anticipated tenant mix for the proposed retail center calls for an average of three employees
per 1,000 square feet of retail space. As a result, we estimate the Berry Street project to cause
approximately 100 new full-time jobs to be created by 2007. In addition, Phoenix Property
Company has committed to hiring at least six full-time property management personnel, all of
which will be Fort Worth residents. Phoenix offers health plans and other employee benefits to
all full-time employees and their dependents.
Phoenix Property Company will provide every opportunity for local contractors and Fort Worth
Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises to participate in the development of the
Berry Street project. Our commitment is for 20 percent of the construction dollars and 60
percent of annual supply and services expenses to be spent in the Fort Worth community. Fort
Worth Certified M/WBE companies would be allocated 15 percent of the construction dollars
along with 20 percent of ongoing supplies and services after the project is completed.
The design and construction of the project is excellent and will establish a high quality trend for
future development along Berry Street. Landscaping, set backs, design, brick exterior finish and
overall project amenities are all first class. This project, as with other similar urban
developments, provide maximum return on, existing public infrastructure and services without
creating new demand. Likewise;people living closer to where they work, attend school and play
will result in,overall improvements in congestion and air quality. A primary goal of the
proposed project is to create a more pedestrian friendly community environment for the TCU
campus and the surrounding neighborhood.
The Berry Street project must attain a 10-year, 100 percent tax abatement in order to be
financially feasible. Because of high development 'costs, unproven rental rates, and the other
risks associated with pioneering this concept along the Berry Street corridor, the project does not,
provide sufficient return to attract the institutional investment market. Without tax abatement the
project shows an overall return of 7.92 percent, which is too low for a pioneering real estate
venture. With tax abatement, the project shows an overall return of 9.20 percent and meets the
minimum equity investor requirement of a 15.00 percent internal rate of return. Phoenix has
commitments from the investment community that they will finance the project with the 9.20
percent proforma. Please refer to Exhibit C for a detailed financial proforma and gap analysis.
We would appreciate any support you can give to the Berry Street project. Following is
additional information on the design, economics of the project and tax matters. Thank you for
your consideration.
?Ve7ruly Yours,
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
PROPERTY/LOCATION 3.062 acres located along the north side of
West Berry Street,between Greene Avenue
and Waits Avenue adjacent to the Texas
Christian University campus.
DEVELOPER Phoenix Property Company
NO. OF UNITS 244 apartment units incorporating one-,
two-, three- and four-bedroom units to
accommodate 644 residents, and
approximately 31,000 square feet of
neighborhood-scale retail.
BUILDING DATA Two mixed-use buildings, one being five
stories and the other being six stories,which
will be composed of ground-floor retail and
above floor residential units. The buildings
will contain approximately 261,989 square
feet of residential space and 38,534 square
feet of retail, service and amenity space.
Project amenities will include pool and deck
areas, landscaped courtyards, a media room,
electronic study halls, fitness facility,private
study rooms, a game room and student
lounge.
PARKING 580 parking spaces in an eight-story parking
garage to accommodate residents and
businesses.
ARCHITECT Robert A.M. Stern Architects
PROJECT START January 2005
PROJECT COMPLETION August 2006
LEASE-UP PERIOD May 2006 — September 2006
PROJECTED COSTS $50,000,000
EXHIBIT A:
PROJECT SITE PLAN & LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Being a tract of land situated in the W.H. Hudson Survey, Abstract No. 717, City of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and being replat of Lot 1, Block 8, TCU Addition, an
addition to the City of Fort Worth, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide No.
4481, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, part of Lots 1 & 10 and all of Lots 2-5 and 11-
14, Block 13, Forest Park Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth, according to the
plat recorded in Volume 310, Page 49, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas.
METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION:
BEGINNING at an "X" —cut in the concrete set for the northwest corner of said Lot 1,
Block 8, TCU Addition, being the intersection of the east right-of-way line of Greene
Avenue (50' right-of-way) and the south right-of-way line of Bowie Street (variable width
right-of-way);
THENCE North 89 026'07" East, with said south right-of-way line of Bowie Street, a
distance of 262.00 feet to a "T"—cut in the concrete set for the northeast corner of said Lot
1, Block 8, TCU Addition, being the intersection of said south right-of-way line of Bowie
Street and the west right-of-way line of Waits Avenue (50' right-of-way);
THENCE South 00 022'04" East, with said west right-of-way line on Waits Avenue, a
passing distance of 302.65 feet to an "X" —cut in concrete set for the northeast corner of
Lot 14, Block 13, Forest Park Addition, continuing an overall distance of 509.65 feet to an
"X"—cut in concrete set in the north right-of-way line of West Berry Street (variable width
right-of-way);
THENCE South 89 037'56" West, with said north right-of-way line of West Berry Street, a
distance of 262.00 feet to an "X" —cut in concrete set in the aforementioned east right-of-
way line of Greene Avenue;
THENCE North 00 022'04" West, with said east right-of-way line of Greene Avenue, a
passing distance of 207.00 feet to a point for the northwest corner of Lot 5, Block 13 of
aforementioned Forest Park Addition, form which an "arrow" —cut in top of a wall bears
South 02'48'10" East, as distance of 0.25 feet, continuing and overall distance of 505.67
feet to the point of beginning and containing 133,400 square feet or 3.062 acres of land.
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EXHIBIT B:
DEVELOPMENT BUDGET
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Proforma Development Budget
Project:TCU--Berry Street
Location:Fort Worth,Texas
Total Net Rentable SF: 300,523
Student Housing SF: 261,989
Student Housing Beds: 644
Commercial SF: 38,534
LAND Total Per Bed• Per TNRSF
Land Contract $0 $0 $0.00
Land Commission $0 $0 $0.00
Capitalized Ground Lease Payments $852,500 $1,324 $2.84
Total Land Costs $852,500 $1,324 $2,84
HARD COSTS
Construction Contract $35,386,222 $54,948 $117.75
General Contractors Fee $0 $0 $0.00
Owner Items(FF&E,Tech,etc.) $2,082,810 $3,234 $6.93
Retail TI&Miscellaneous $1,196,550 $1,858 $3,98
Construction Management Fee $386,800 $601 $1.29
Hard Cost Contingency $1,546.700 $2,402 $5.15
Total Hard Costs $40,599,082 $63,042 $135.09
SOFT COSTS
Architecture&Design Services $1,965,000 $3,051 $6.54
Engineering Services $604,000 $938 $2.01
General&Administration $435,000 $675 $1.45
Real Estate Taxes During Construction $66,542 $103 $0.22
Builders Risk Insurance $157,600 $245 $0.52
Building Permit Fees $0 $0 $0.00
City Utility Fees $15,606 $24 $0.05
Loan Inspection Fees $20,000 $31 $0.07
Advertising&Promotion $110,000 $171 $0.37
Leasing Commissions $162,480 $252 $0.54
Soft Cost Contingency $421,907 $655 $1.40
Developers Fee&Profit $1,496,700 $2,324 $4.98
Pre-Constr.Carrying Cost U0 5-0 $0.00
Total Soft Costs $5,454,834 $8,470 $18.15
OTHER COSTS
Title Insurance $150,150 $233 $0.50
Financing Fees/Close Costs $249,500 $387 $0.83
Bond Issuance Fees $0 $0
Legal Fees $180,000 $280 $0.60
Construction Period Interest/Lease-up Deficits $2.403,658 $3,732 $8.00
Total Other Costs $2,983,308 $4,632 $9.93
Sub-total Development Costs $49,889,724 $77,469 $166.01
Less Reimbursements/Credits During Const. $0 $0 $0.00
Total Development Costs $49.889.724 577.469 $166.01
'includes commercial
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EXHIBIT C:
OPERATING PROFORMA
(WITH AND WITHOUT TAX ABATEMENT)
Stabilized Operating Proforma 2006
(Without •
Project:TCLI--Berry Street
Location:Fort Worth,Texas
UNIT MIX:
Unit Unit #of Unit Unit Total Bed Rent Total Rent Percent
Type Description Beds Mix Area Area Rent Per SF vermonth oflncome
Al 1 Bed,1 Bath 58 24% 617 35,786 $900 $1.46 $52,200 11%
A2 1 Bed,1 Bath(Double) 56 11% 756 21,168 $630 $1.67 $35,280 7%
B1 2 Bed,2 Bath 92 19% 915 42,090 $825 $1.80 $75,900 16%
B2 2 Bed,2 Bath(Double) 108 11% 1,170 31,590 $600 $2.05 $64,800 13%
C1 3 Bed,3 Bath 30 4% 1,389 13,890 $800 $1.73 $24,000 5%
Dl 4 Bed,4 Bath 300 31% 1,557 116,775 $770 $1.98 $231,000 48%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
LEASING Clubhouse 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
FIT/REC Clubhouse 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
Total/Avg.Multifamily: 644 100% 406 261,2-9-9 1 3 180 1
GROSS ANNUAL INCOME:
Multifamily Rental Income 261,299 NRSF at $22.19 per NRSF -> $5,798,160 77%
Retail Rental Income 30,722 RSF at $24.73 per RSF -> $759,645 10%
-Retail Recoveries 30,722 RSF at $4.76 per RSF -> $146,293 2%
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Office Rental Income 690 RSF at $0.00 per RSF -> $0 0%
-Office Recoveries 690 RSF at $0.00 per RSF > $0 0%
-Hotel Income(NOI) 0 RSF at $0.00 per RSF -> $0 0%
Existing Income/Cash Flow 0 RSF at $0.00 per RSF -> $0 0%
Parking&Other Income 0%
Garage 568 beds at $360.00 per beds -> $204,480 3%
Application Fees 644 beds at $0.00 per beds -> $0 0%
Late Payment Fees 644 beds at $0.00 per beds -> $0 0%
Maintenance Fees 644 beds at $120.00 per beds > $77,280 1%
Telephone Charge 244 units at $264.00 per units -> $64,416 1%
Tenant Cable&Internet Charge 644 beds at $360.00 per beds -> $231,840 3%
Premiums 30 /unit/mo.-> $360.00 per bed -> $231,840 3%
Total Gross Annual Income: $7,513,954 100%
Less a Vacancy Rate of 5%for Retail&Office -> 1,571 SF $45,297
-Less a Vacancy Rate of 7%for Multifamily -> 45 units/beds $462,561
Effective Gross Income(EGI): $7,006,096 100%
ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES:
Multifamily Expenses Per NRSF Per Bed Total
Salary&Related $1.23 $501 $322,522 18%
Advertising&Promotion $0.09
$36 $23,000 1
Repairs&Maintenance $0.40 $161 $104,000 6%
Management Fee 4.00% $0.94 $382 $245,818 14%
Administrative Expenses $0.38 $153 $98.528 6%
Utilities $0.65 $264 $169,963 10%
Taxes-Real Estate $2.16 $877 $1,352,877 32%
Insurance $0.56 $228 $146,557 8%
Reserves for replacement $0.43 $175 $112,700 6%
Total Residential Operating Expenses $6.84 $2,777 $2,575,965 100%
Total Commercial Operating Expenses $91,207
Total Operating Expenses: $2,667,172 28%
Less: Ground Lease Payments: $390,000
Net Operating Income: $3,948,924 67%
Return on Cost($49,889,724) 7.92%]
NOTE. Current rental rate as oiJuly 6,2004 is $1.73 per SF
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• Stabilized Operating Proforma 2006
(With Tax Abatement)
Project:TCU-Berry Street
Location:Fort Worth,Texas
UNIT MIX:
Unit Unit #of Unit Unit Total Bed Rent Total Rent Percent
Tvpe Description Beds Mix Area Area Rent Per SF per month of lncome
Al 1 Bed,1 Bath 58 24% 617 35,786 $900 $1.46 $52,200 11%
A2 1 Bed,1 Bath(Double) 56 11% 756 21,168 $630 $1.67 $35,280 7%
B1 2 Bed,2 Bath 92 19% 915 42,090 $825 $1.80 $75,900 16%
B2 2 Bed,2 Bath(Double) 108 11% 1,170 31,590 $600 $2.05 $64,800 13%
C1 3 Bed,3 Bath 30 4% 1,389 13,890 $800 $1.73 $24,000 5%
D1 4 Bed,4 Bath 300 31% 1,557 116,775 $770 $1.98 $231,000 48%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 poi
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 poi
N/A N/A 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
LEASING Clubhouse 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 0%
FIT/REC Clubhouse 0 0% 0 0 $0 $0.00 $0 poi
Total l Avg.Multifamily: 644 1 0•. 406 261 299 1 8 $483,110 100
GROSS ANNUAL INCOME:
Multifamily Rental Income 261,299 NRSF at $22.19 per NRSF -> $5,798,160 77%
-Retail Rental Income 30,722 RSF at $24.73 per RSF > $759,645 10%
Retail Recoveries 30,722 RSF at $4.76 per RSF -> $146,293 2%
Office Rental Income 690 RSF at $0.00 per RSF -> $0 0%
-Office Recoveries 690 RSF at $0.00 per RSF -> $0 0%
Hotel Income(NOI) 0 RSF at $0.00 per RSF > $0 0%
Existing Income/Cash Flow 0 RSF at $0.00 per RSF > $0 0%
-Parking&Other Income 0%,
Garage 568 beds at $360.00 per beds > $204,480 3%
Application Fees 644 beds at $0.00 per beds -> $0 0%
Late Payment Fees 644 beds at $0.00 per beds -> $0 0%
Maintenance Fees 644 beds at $120.00 per beds -> $77,280 1%
Telephone Charge 244 units at $264.00 per units -> $64,416 1%
Tenant Cable&Internet Charge 644 beds at $360.00 per beds -> $231,840 3%
Premiums 30 /unit/mo.-> $360.00 per bed -> $231,840 3%
Total Gross Annual Income: $7,513,954 100%
-Less a Vacancy Rate of 5%for Retail&Office -> 1,571 SF $45,297
-Less a Vacancy Rate of 7%for Multifamily -> 45 units/beds $462,561
Effective Gross Income(EGI): $7,006,096 100%
ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES:
-Multifamily Expenses Per NRSF Per Bed Total
Salary&Related $1.23 $501 $322,522 18%
Advertising&Promotion $0.09 $36 $23,000 1%
Repairs&Maintenance $0.40 $161 $104,000 6%
Management Fee 4.00% $0.94 $382 $245,818 14%
Administrative Expenses $0.38 $153 $98,528 6%
Utilities $0.65 $264 $169,963 10%
Taxes-Real Estate $2.16 $877 $711,577 32%
Insurance $0.56 $228 $146,557 8%
Reserves for replacement $0.43 $175 $112,700 6%
Total Residential Operating Expenses $6.84 $2,777 $1,934,665 100%
Total Commercial Operating Expenses $91,207
Total Operating Expenses: $2,025,872 28%
Less: Ground Lease Payments: $390,000
Net Operating Income: $4,590,224 67%
Return on Cost($49,889,724)
NOTE. Current rental rate as oiJuly 6,2004 is $1.73 per SF
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EXHIBIT D:
COMPARISON OF CITY TAX REVENUES
(WITH AND WITHOUT BERRY STREET DEVELOPMENT)
CURRENT TAD PROPERTY VALUE NOTICE
Comparison of City Tax Revenues
With and Without the Berry Street Development Project
No Development As Developed
(AS IS) (With a Tax Abatement)
Chron. Calendar City of Ft.Worth Assessed City Appraised Assessment Assessed City
Year Year Description Tax Rate Value Tax Paid Value Ratio Value Tax Paid
1 2005 Construction 0.865000 $104,415 -
2 2006 Certificate of Occupancy 0.865000 $107,547 $930 $49,889,724 85% $42,406,265 $0
3 2007 0.865000 $110,774 $958 $51,386,416 85% $43,678,453 $0
4 2008 0.865000 $114,097 $987 $52,928,008 90% $47,635,207 $0
5 2009 0.865000 $117,520 $1,017 $54,515,848 90% $49,064,264 $0
6 2010 0.865000 $121,046 $1,047 $56,151,324 95% $53,343,758 $0
7 2011 0.865000 $124,677 $1,078 $57,835,864 100% $57,835,864 $0
8 2012 0.865000 $128,417 $1,111 $59,570,939 100% $59,570,939 $0
9 2013 0.865000 $132,270 $1,144 $61,358,068 100% $61,358,068 $0
10 2014 0.865000 $136,238 $1,178 $63,198,810 100% $63,198,810 $0
11 2015 0.865000 $140,325 $1,214 $65,094,774 100% $65,094,774 $0
12 2016 Abatement Ends 0.865000 $144,535 $1,250 $67,047,617 100% $67,047,617 $579,962
13 2017 0.865000 $148,871 $1,288 $69,059,046 100% $69,059,046 $597,361
14 2018 0.865000 $153,337 $1,326 $71,130,817 100% $71,130,817 $615,282
15 2019 0.865000 $157,937 $1,366 $73,264,742 100% $73,264,742 $633,740
16 2020 0.865000 $162,675 $1,407 $75,462,684 100% $75,462,684 $652,752
17 2021 0.865000 $167,555 $1,449 $77,726,564 100% $77,726,564 $672,335
18 2022 0.865000 $172,582 $1,493 $80,058,361 100% $80,058,361 $692,505
19 2023 0.865000 $177,760 $1,538 $82,460,112 100% $82,460,112 $713,280
20 2024 0.865000 $183,092 $1,584 $84,933,916 100% $84,933,916 $734,678
21 2025 0.865000 $188,585 $1,631 $87,481,933 100% $87,481,933 $756,719
22 2026 0.865000 $194,243 $1,680 $90,106,391 100% $90,106,391 $779,420
23 2027 0.865000 $200,070 $1,731 $92,809,583 100% $92,809,583 $802,803
24 2028 0.865000 $206,072 $1,783 $95,593,870 100% $95,593,870 $826,887
25 2029 0.865000 $212,254 $1,836 $98,461,686 100% $98,461,686 $851,694
26 2030 0.865000 $218,622 $1,891 $101,415,537 100% $101,415,537 $877,244
27 2031 0.865000 $225,180 $1,948 $104,458,003 100% $104,458,003 $903,562
28 2032 0.865000 $231,936 $2,006 $107,591,743 100% $107,591,743 $930,669
29 2033 0.865000 $238,894 $2,066 $110,819,495 100% $110,819,495 $958,589
30 2034 0.865000 $246,061 $2,128 $114,144,080 100% $114,144,080 $987,346
31 2035 0.865000 $253,443 $2,192 $117,568,403 100% $117,568,403 $1,016,967
32 2036 0.865000 $261,046 $2,258 $121,095,455 100% $121,095,455 $1,047,476
33 2037 0.865000 $268,877 $2,326 $124,728,318 100% $124,728,318 $1,078,900
34 2038 0.865000 $276,944 $2,396 $128,470,168 100% $128,470,168 $1,111,267
35 2039 0.865000 $285,252 $2,467 $132,324,273 100% $132,324,273 $1,144,605
36 2040 0.865000 $293,809 $2,541 $136,294,001 100% $136,294,001 $1,178,943
37 2041 0.865000 $302,624 $2,618 $140,382,821 100% $140,382,821 $1,214,311
38 2042 0.865000 $311,702 $2,696 $144,594,306 100% $144,594,306 $1,250,741
39 2043 0.865000 $321,054 $2,777 $148,932,135 100% $148,932,135 $1,288,263
40 2044 0.865000 $330,685 $2,860 $153,400,099 100% $153,400,099 $1,326,911
41 2045 0.865000 $340,606 $2,946 $158,002,102 100% $158,002,102 $1,366,718
42 2046 0.865000 $350,824 $3,035 $162,742,165 100% $162,742,165 $1,407,720
43 2047 0.865000 $361,349 $3,126 $167,624,430 100% $167,624,430 $1,449,951
44 2048 0.865000 $372,189 $3,219 $172,653,163 100% $172,653,163 $1,493,450
45 2049 0.865000 $383,355 $3,316 $177,832,758 100% $177,832,758 $1,538,253
46 2050 0.865000 $394,855 $3,415 $183,167,741 100% $183,167,741 $1,584,401
47 2051 0.865000 $406,701 $3,518 $188,662,773 100% $188,662,773 $1,631,933
48 2052 0.865000 $418,902 $3,624 $194,322,656 100% $194,322,656 $1,680,891
49 2053 0.865000 $431,469 $3,732 $200,152,336 100% $200,152,336 $1,731,318
50 2054 0.865000 $444,413 $3,844 $206,156,906 100% $206,156,906 $1,783,257
51 2055 0.865000 $457,746 $3,959 $212,341,613 100% $212,341,613 $1,836,755
52 2056 0.865000 $471,478 $4,078 $218,711,861 100% $218,711,861 $1,891,858
53 2057 0.865000 $485,622 $4,201 $225,273,217 100% $225,273,217 $1,948,613
54 2058 0.865000 $500,191 $4,327 $232,031,414 100% $232,031,414 $2,007,072
55 2059 0.865000 $515,197 $4,456 $238,992,356 100% $238,992,356 $2,067,284
56 2060 0.865000 $530,653 $4,590 $246,162,127 100% $246,162,127 $2,129,302
57 2061 0.865000 $546,572 $4,728 $253,546,990 100% $253,546,990 $2,193,181
58 2062 0.865000 $562,969 $4,870 $261,153,400 100% $261,153,400 $2,258,977
59 2063 0.865000 $579,858 $5,016 $268,988,002 100% $268,988,002 $2,326,746
60 2064 0.865000 $597,254 $5,166 $277,057,642 100% $277,057,642 $2,396,549
61 2065 0.865000 $615,172 $5,321 $285,369,371 100% $285,369,371 $2,468,445
62 2066 0.865000 $633,627 $5,481 $293,930,453 100% $293,930,453 $2,542,498
63 2067 0.865000 $652,636 $5,645 $302,748,366 100% $302,748,366 $2,618,773
64 2068 0.865000 $672,215 $5,815 $311,830,817 100% $311,830,817 $2,697,337
65 2069 0.865000 $692,381 $5,989 $321,185,742 100% $321,185,742 $2,778,257
Total City Tax Revenues: $174,616 $76,054,749
Present Value of City Tax Revenues @ 5.00%Discount Rate $32,929 $11,500,517
Assumptions: A.No Development(AS IS)
Land and Improvements remain as is:project is not developed
Majority of land and Improvements are University owned and are currently not on the tax rolls.
Parcel currently owned by Perrotti,Inc.is assessed at$104,415
Assessed value appreciates annually at 3.00%
B.Project as developed(WITH A TAX ABATEMENT)
The development will pay taxes associated with assessed values.
Appraised value appreciates annually at 3.00%
The abatement will commence upon certificate of occupancy and continue for 10 years.
C Based on 2003 Tax Rate. Annual tax rate escalation. 0.00%
D Total taxable development costs= $49,889,724
2004 PROPERTY VALUE NOTICE
TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT NOT A TAX BILL, DO NOT PAY FROM THIS NOTICE
2500 Handley-Ederville Road
*+ Fort Worth Texas, 76118
You may call (817) 284-2025 about your market value.
YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER IS 00958093
#BWNBRTN
,#00958093 7# Property Description and Address
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PERROTTI INC , FOREST PARK ADDITION-FT WORTH
4509 FRENCH LAKE DR BLK 13 LOT 5
FORT WORTH TX 76133-6907 & PART CLOSED ALLEY
3025 GREENE AVE
MAP 2042-376
IF THIS IS NOT YOUR PREFERRED MAILING Anr)RESS, PLEASE CALL (8 17) 284-4063. kCCOUNT NO OOA5809 3
2003 Market Value
Poo THIS YIE 2,104;
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I11. 1 Tt` �A./�t _BI.R.k�...: Market Value Appraised Value
83 893 ( " 65 , 211 IMPR
Appraised Value
39 , 204 LAND
83 , 893 T 1 4 41 T T A 1 41 TOTAL
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Taxable Value Taxing Units Taxable Value Last Years Tax Rats Estimated Tax Amount
83 , 893 TARRANT COUNTY 104 , 415 . 272500 284. 53
83 , 893 TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL 104, 415 . 235397 245 . 79
83 , 893 TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE 104, 415 . 139380 1 145 . 53
83, 893 FORT WORTH ISD 104, 415 1 . 658000 1 , 731 . 20
83, 893 CITY OF FORT WORTH 104 , 415 . 865000 903 . 19
83 ,893 REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT 104 , 415 . 020000 20 . 88
2004 ESTIMATED TAXES 3 , 331 , 12
"The Texas Legislature does not set the amount of your local taxes. Your property tax burden is decided by your locally elected officials,and all inquiries concerning your taxes
should be directed to those officials."
THIS YEAR'S ESTIMATED TAXES are the amounts you would pay on this year's proposed value IF the governing bodies adopt the tax
rates shown. A taxing unit may not adopt a rate that would increase tax revenues for operating purposes above tax revenues from
properties taxed in the preceding year without publishing notice in a newspaper that It is considering a tax increase and holding a public
hearing to discuss the increase. NOTE: Tarrant Appraisal District determines property values; it does NOT set tax rates, or bill and collect
taxes.
% EXEMPTIONS GRANTED IF YOU HAVE QUE3T�ONS ABOUT EXEMPTIONS, CALL (817) 284-4068
If you receive the OVER-65 exemption for a residence homestead, SCHOOL taxes may not exceed your established tax ceiling,
UNLESS you have added property improvements since the ceiling was set.
If you disagree with the proposed value, contact the TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT (TAD) at (817) 284-2025. If the APPRAISAL
DISTRICT cannot resolve the problem, you have the right to appeal to the APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD (ARB). In order to appeal,
you must fiie, a written protest with the ARB no later than JULY 14 2004. Pleas• rotor to the enclosed instr=flnna for d4jail on
how to file a valid protest. A protest form for the subject property has been printed on the reverse side of Ods,Q ifs.. a ^�AW
hearings begin June 14, 2004 at 2500 Handley—Ederville Road and will continue until all valid protests have boo n CST #
a protest, you will receive notice of your hearing date and time at least 15 days before the hearing. pp
TAD PHONE LINES ARE USUALLY VERY BUSY DURING JUNE AND JULY PLEASE KEEP TRYING. kc � f�W
--- VIRit the TAD Web osom at htto://www.tad.ora rte.
EXHIBIT E:
OWNER'S POLICY REGARDING USE OF FORT WORTH CERTIFIED MINORITY
AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
ACTION PLAN: FORT WORTH CONTRACTORS
CERTIFIED MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES
Phoenix Property Company will provide every opportunity for local contractors and Fort Worth
Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises to participate in the development of the
Berry Street project. We have compiled a contractor list and M/WBE list from which bid
packages in the relevant trades will be sent. Further, Phoenix will place advertisements /
invitations to bid in the largest locally circulated publications giving notice to potential
contractors and suppliers of the development.
Phoenix will notify both the Hispanic and the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chambers of
Commerce of the project and potential opportunities for M/WBE and local contractors. We have
been advised that the Chambers will also distribute our invitation to bid directly to their
respective membership.
Phoenix Property Company's goal is for 20 percent of the construction dollars to be spent in the
Fort Worth community. At this time our commitment is 20 percent to local contractors, with
Fort Worth Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises being allocated 15 percent of
the construction dollars. In addition, Phoenix has committed 60 percent of ongoing supplies and
services expenditures after the project is completed to Fort Worth companies. Fort Worth
Certified M/WBE companies would be allocated 20 percent of all local discretionary spending
for supplies and services.
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EXHIBIT F:
EMPLOYMENT & COMPANY SPONSORED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
TCU - Berry Street
Monthly Salary Analysis
Position Salary FICA Unemp, Work. Comp. Group Ins. Total Annual
Business Manager 3,300 251 26 317 297 4,191
Assistant Manager#1 2,250 171 18 50,292
Assistant Manager#2 2,125 162 17 216 203 2,858 34,290
204 191 2,699 32,385
Service Tech. 2,625 200 21
252 236 3,334 40,005
Assistant Tech. 2,300 175 18 221 207 2,921 35,052
Porter
1,425 108 11 137 128 1,810 21,717
Overtime 900 68
7 86 81 1,143 13,716
Bonus 1,100 84 9 106 99 1,397
Total $16,025 $1,218 $128 16,764
$1,538 $1,442 $20,352 $244,221
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MEMORANDUM
ORANDUM
To: All Eligible Part Time and Full Time Employees
From: Employee Benefits Department
Subject: Open Enrollment for Plan Year June 1, 2004 Through May 31,2005
Date: April 7, 2004
If you are not currently enrolled, Open Enrollment is your opportunity to enroll in the Medical, Dental,
Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, and Voluntary Accident plans. This is also the time to
make changes to your previous medical and dental elections,to increase your voluntary life and voluntary
accident insurance coverage, and to re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts. Re-enrollment is
required each plan year for participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts.
You will not have another opportunity to enroll in these plans or make changes to your previous elections
until June 1, 2005, unless you have a qualifying status change (e.g., marriage, divorce, death of a
dependent,birth or adoption of a child, or loss of coverage under another plan).
Plan Changes Effective June 1 2004
The continuing upward trend in health care costs has made it necessary for Lincoln to increase employee
contribution rates to the medical and dental plans effective June 1, 2004. These increased rates are
reflected on the enclosed Medical,Dental &Life Benefits Enrollment/Change Form.
MetLife will replace Delta as our dental carrier. If you or any of your dependents have met any portion
of the calendar year deductible, this amount will be applied toward your or your dependent's calendar
year deductible with MetLife. Calendar year limits, orthodontic limits, as well as claims history will also
be transferred from Delta to MetLife.
If you participate in the flexible spending account health care account for the 2004-05 plan year,you may
now file for reimbursement of certain over drugs. Information on the type of drugs that
qualify for reimbursement is enclosed in this packet.
Forms to Return:
1. Flexible Spending Accounts Benefits Enrollment/Change Form — Return oniv if you wish to enroll
or re-enroll in one of the Spending Accounts.
2. Medical/Dental & Life Benefits Enrollment/Change Form—Return only if you are: F
a, Adding Coverage for yourself or a dependent,
b. Dropping coverage for yourself or a dependent,
C. Making a carrier change, or
d. Changing your beneficiary under the company paid group life insurance plan.
changes may be made at any time by requesting a form from your Benefits Coordinator.)eficiary
If you are waiving health coverage for yourself,your spouse and/or dependent child(ren)because of
other insurance coverage, it is important that you complete the "Waiver of Coverage" in Section A
of the enrollment form. Completion of this section may enable you to enroll at a future date should
the other coverage be lost.
3. Voluntary Life and Voluntary Accident Application Form —Return the application form directly to
Cigna Group Insurance in the envelope provided only if you are:
a. Enrolling for the first time, or
b. Requesting an increase in your current coverage.
Plan Options
1. Medical Plan Options &Enrollment
The following medical plan options are available to you:
Aetna PPO
Cigna Healthcare PPO
Cigna HealthCare HMO (EPP) - HMO coverage is available only in specified areas. (See the
enclosed list of network locations to see if this option is offered in your area.)
If you are enrolling dependent children ages 19-24, proof of full time student or handicapped status
will be required by the carrier before the dependent child can be enrolled. If you are enrolling a child
age 19-24 for the first time,please include the proof of student status with your enrollment form. The
carrier will then request proof of student status periodically thereafter.
Enclosed are detailed comparison sheets describing the Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, and Cigna HMO
(EPP) plans. This summary is meant to contain highlights of the medical plans. If there are any
discrepancies between the comparison sheets and the summary plan description, the summary plan
description will prevail.
If you elect to change medical PPO plans and have already met any portion of the calendar year
deductible and out-of-pocket maximum under your current carrier, these amounts cannot be applied
against the calendar year deductible and out-of-pocket maximum of the new carrier.
2. MetLife Dental Plan
3. Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Lincoln Property Company is again offering you the option to set aside pre-tax dollars to re
im
yourself for certain health care and dependent care expenses not reimbursed by insurance. Ra election will be for the plan year June 1, 2004 to May 31, 200-5. Aetna will continue to admi these accounts.
Make your choices in these plans carefully. The amounts deducted from your pay and not used to
reimburse yourself for eligible expenses incurred during the plan year are forfeited.
Except for certain over-the-counter drugs, health care expenses must be considered tax deductible by
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order for your expenses to be reimbursed. Expenses
reimbursed under a FSA account must not have been reimbursed by any other plan. If you select
either of the Cigna medical options, you cannot select Aetna's streamlined medical reimbursement
option. If you are a Cigna participant, simply submit your medical spending account claims and a
copy of your Cigna explanation of benefits to Aetna for reimbursement from your health care
spending account.
4. Voluntary Life and Accident Insurance
This benefit provides life insurance and/or accidental death and dismemberment insurance for you
and your eligible family members. If elected, this coverage will be fully paid by you. Cigna Group
Insurance is providing the rates on a group basis. If you were previously eligible but did not enroll
and wish to do so at this time, you will be required to provide evidence of good health.
If you are currently enrolled, no re-enrollment is required. Coverage amounts will be automatically
adjusted on June 1, 2004 to reflect any salary increase since your original enrollment— up to 25% of
your previous salary, not to exceed the plan maximum. If you want to add additional coverage, no
evidence of good health is required for additional amounts equal to one benefit level increase or
$50,000, whichever is less, subject to the group policy guaranteed coverage amount. Proof of good
health will be required for amounts above the guaranteed coverage amount.
Your medical, dental and/or health and dependent care contributions will be withheld from your paycheck
on a pre-tax basis to the extent allowed under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code.
CONSIDER YOUR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SPENDING ACCOUNT, VOLUNTARY LIFE
AND/OR VOLUNTARY ACCIDENT CHOICES CAREFULLY. Once you enroll, your elections
cannot be changed until June 1, 2005, unless you have a qualifying change in status.
ALL ENROLLMENT FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO YOUR SUPERVISOR BY
FRIDAY,APRIL 30, 2004
If you have any questions regarding this memorandum, or your employee benefits, please contact your
local Benefits Coordinator or the Dallas Benefits Department.
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COMPANY
To: All Regular Full Time Employees
From: Employee Benefits Department
Subject: Voluntary Insurance Programs —Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance
Lincoln Property Company provides voluntary life and accident group insurance benefits
through our employee benefits package. These programs are underwritten by Life Insurance
Company of North America (LINA), a CIGNA company.
Voluntary Term Life Insurance provides life insurance protection for you and your
eligible family members, at attractive group rates. If you change your employment
status, you may elect to continue group coverage for yourself and your family members.
Personal Accident Insurance provides protection for you and your eligible family members
in the event of a covered accidental death or dismemberment. This program includes features
that provide additional benefits to help families adjust to their new living circumstances.
These benefit programs are offered in addition to the basic life and basic accident insurance
Lincoln Property Company provides at no cost to you. Since they are voluntary programs, they
are paid for by you through the convenience of payroll deductions.
If you enroll when you are first eligible, you may enroll yourself, your eligible spouse and
dependent children, for amounts of coverage — GUARANTEED. To enroll for the guaranteed
coverage, complete the CIGNA enrollment form no later than 30 days from your Benefits
Eligibility Date, and return it in the enclosed business reply envelope. You will not have to
answer any medical questions for these coverage amounts. If you elect an amount of coverage for
yourself, or your eligible family members that exceeds the guaranteed amount, you need to
answer the medical questions on the back of the CIGNA enrollment form. Please refer to the
enclosed brochures and enrollment form for the specifics.
If you do not enroll when you are first eligible, but wish to enroll during a subsequent "Annual
Enrollment Period", the guaranteed coverage amounts will not apply. Coverage will not be issued
until the insurance company approves acceptable evidence of good health. Evidence of good
health may include a paramedical exam or physician's statement. If a physician's statement is
required, you may be required to incur the cost of obtaining this information. If enrolling during
an Annual Enrollment Period, complete sections A-K on the back of the Insurance Application.
Because the Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance programs are
separate plans, you can enroll for one, or both of these benefits — whichever is best for you and
your family.
In order to learn more about these programs, please read the enclosed brochures for information
on these programs' coverages, features and rates. If you have any questions, please call the
CIGNA Customer Service Center at 1-800-231-1193, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 8:00
P.M , Eastern Time.
LINCOLN PROPERTY SERVICI[S, IN(,
P.O. Box 1920
DALLAS,TX 75221
(214) 740-4440
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Who Needs Personal Accident Insurance?
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You do. Accident insurance can help you pay expenses if you or your spouse is
seriously injured or killed in a covered accident. This coverage can ensure that
tragedy doesn't take both an emotional and a financial toll on your family.
f� By purchasing is insurance product i; p duct through your employer,you benefit from:
j - ♦ Affordable group rates
♦ Access to knowledgeable service representatives
♦ Convenient payroll deduction
Who Is Eligible For Coverage? Your Monthly Cost
You—You are eligible for coverage if you are an active full-time The cost of this coverage for the employee is $.02 per$1,000 per
employee of the sponsoring employer and work at least 40 hours month.The cost for the Family Plan is$.03 per$1,000 per month.
per week for your employer and have completed 90 days of active
service. If you would like to see for yourself how much your coverage will
cost each month,just follow these steps:
Your Spouse—You may elect coverage for a lawful spouse under I. Pick the coverage you want— 1, 2 ,3 or 4 times youryearly
age 70 provided that you apply for and are approved for coverage base salary;
for yourself. 2. Multiply your yearly base salary by the number and round your
Your Children—You may elect coverage for your unmarried answer to the next higher$1,000;
'dependent children who are at least 14 days old and under age 19 3. Divide your coverage by 1,000;
(or under age 25 if they are full-time students).Children must be 4. Multiply that number by the rate for the coverage chosen,
dependent upon you for support and maintenance. either Employee Only or the Family Plan.
No one may be covered more than once under this plan. If you are Example: An employee earns$46,500 a year and wants a benefit
covered as.an employee,you cannot also be covered as a dependent. amount equal to three times his yearly base salary,and coverage
under the Family Plan:
How Much Coverage Can You Buy? 3 x$46,500=$139,500
You—You may select coverage equal to 1,2,3 or 4 times your (rounded to the next higher$1,000=$140,000);
yearly base salary,rounded to the next higher$1,000,subject to a $140,000-+- 1,000= 140
maximum benefit of$1,000,000. 140 x$.03 (the monthly rate for Family Plan coverage) _
Your Family—Your spouse's benefit will be 50%of yours,or 60% Costs are subject to cha 84. 20 per month.e.
if you have no dependent children. Each of your covered children's
benefit amounts will be 15%of yours,or 20%if you are a single Benefit Reductions
parent. When you reach age 70,your benefits will be reduced to 70%of the
Each family member's coverage is a percentage of the benefit benefit amount selected;at age 75,45%;at age 80,30%,and at age
amount you select. It will depend on who your insured family 85, 15%.If you elect the coverage for your family members,
members are at the time of a covered accidental loss. The benefit Accidental Death &Dismemberment benefits for your insured
amount cannot exceed$350,000 for your spouse and $25,000 for family members will be based on your selected benefit amount,
each child. Other plan benefits based on your selected benefit amount will be
determined by this reduction schedule.Coverage for your spouse
ends when he she reaches age 70 These reductions also apply if
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EXHIBIT G:
DESCRIPTION OF INFRASTURUTURE IMPROVEMENTS
WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS:
The total cost for water and sewer improvements for the Berry Street development is
$131,631. There will be City participation in replacing the existing 6-inch water pipe.
The developer will pay for pipe over-sizing to 12-inch in order to increase capacity in the
development area. The developer and city estimated costs for water and sewer
improvements are subject to construction inspection fees.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
Street related improvements include the demolition and removal of approximately 2,500
square feet of existing concrete drive approach and the installation of new 6-inch
reinforced concrete drive with 7-inch concrete curb and gutter and pavement markings
per City requirements. Removal and replacement of approximately 750 square feet of
reinforced concrete sidewalk is also required. The total estimated cost of the street
related paving improvements is $17,440.
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0 1 2 4 6 8 Planning Department FORTWORTH
Miles 10/21/04 - BK
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/19/2004 - Ordinance No. 16182
DATE: Tuesday, October 19, 2004
LOG NAME: 17PHOENIXTA REFERENCE NO.: C-20354
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and Ordinance Designating Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone No. 21
and Tax Abatement Agreement with Phoenix Property, Inc. and Related Findings of Fact by the City
Council Regarding Construction of Mixed-Use Project by Phoenix Property, Inc. within the
Berry/University Neighborhood Empowerment Zone
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing concerning the designation of approximately 3.06 acres of land as described in
Exhibit "A" (the Land) as Neighborhood Empowerment Reinvestment Zone (NEZ Reinvestment Zone)
Number Twenty-one, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance designating the Land as NEZ Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-one,
City of Fort Worth, Texas pursuant to the Texas Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Tax
Code, Chapter 312; and
3. Find that the statements set forth in the recitals of the attached Tax Abatement Agreement with
Phoenix Property, Inc. are true and correct; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the attached Tax Abatement Agreement with Phoenix
Property, Inc. for the property listed on Exhibit "A" in accordance with the NEZ Tax Abatement Policy and
NEZ Basic Incentives, as amended (the NEZ Policy).
DISCUSSION:
REINVESTMENT ZONE
One of the incentives a municipality can provide in a NEZ, according to Chapter 378 of the Texas Local
Government Code, is an abatement of municipal property taxes for properties in the NEZ. It is
recommended that the subject property, located in Council District 9 and described in Exhibit "A", be
removed from NEZ Reinvestment Zone No. 13 and instead be designated as NEZ Reinvestment Zone No.
21, so that the City can enter into a 10-year tax abatement agreement which, under the guidelines set forth
in the NEZ Policy, are subject to terms and conditions specific to the project. Phoenix Properties, Inc. is
considering construction of two mixed-use buildings to include residential, retail and parking on this site.
As required by Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code, a public hearing must be conducted regarding the
creation of the Zone. Notice of this hearing was (1) delivered to the governing body of each affected taxing
unit, and (2) published in a newspaper of general circulation at least seven days prior to this hearing.
The area encompassing the proposed Zone meets the statutory criteria for designation as a tax abatement
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reinvestment zone set forth in Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code in that the area is reasonably likely, as a
result of the designation, to contribute to the retention or expansion of primary employment or to attract
major investment in the Zone that would be a benefit to the property and that would contribute to the
economic development of the City. Further, the improvements sought in the Zone are feasible, practical
and would be a benefit to the land to be included in the Zone and to the City after any tax abatement
agreements which may be entered into have expired.
The proposed NEZ Reinvestment Zone No. 21 will expire after five years and may be renewed for periods
not to exceed five years.
TAX ABATEMENT TERMS
The real property is located in Berry/University NEZ. Phoenix Property, Inc., has applied for a ten-year
municipal real property tax abatement on the improvements to be constructed on the Land only (and not the
Land itself) under the NEZ Policy for a mixed-use residential and retail project. The Housing Department
has reviewed the application and certified that the property meets the eligibility criteria to receive NEZ
municipal property tax abatement. The NEZ Basic Incentive allows for a ten-year municipal real property tax
abatement on the increased value of improvements to the qualified owner of any new construction within
the NEZ.
Under the proposed Tax Abatement Agreement, Phoenix Property, Inc. (the Developer) has committed to (i)
invest $46,000,000 in real property improvements; (ii) invest $1,000,000 in personal property investments;
and (iii) construct two (2) mixed-use buildings consisting of 245 units of housing, 31,000 square feet of
ground-floor retail, and an eight-story 580-space structured parking garage by August 31, 2007 (the
Completion Date).
In return for the redevelopment of the property, the City will abate up to 100% of the Developer's
incremental real property taxes attributable to improvements constructed on the Land but not the Land
itself. This abatement will be for up to ten (10) years. The City will provide a five (5) year tax abatement for
years 1 through 5 in accordance with the "Basic Incentives" under the NEZ Policy. The total amount of the
tax abatement paid over the term of the agreement shall not exceed a gross aggregate cap of $4,471,955,
subject to the Developer's right to a 100% tax abatement in years 1-5, regardless of the value.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit under the agreement after year 5, the Developer will be required to
(i) have spent not less than the greater of$7,060,000 in construction hard costs or twenty percent (20%) of
its construction costs, with Fort Worth companies; (ii) have spent not less than the greater of $5,295,000 in
construction hard costs or fifteen percent (15%) of its construction costs on Fort Worth Certified MWBE
companies. The Developer has also committed to spend the greater of $150,000 per year or sixty percent
(60%) of its annual costs for supplies and services with Fort Worth companies and the greater of$50,000 or
twenty percent (20%) of its annual costs for service and supply contracts with Fort Worth certified MWWBE
companies. Additionally, the Developer commits to hire at least six (6) individuals in full-time jobs on the
Land, at least four (4) Fort Worth residents or sixty seven percent (67%) of the total number of full time jobs,
whichever is greater, and at least two (2) Fort Worth Central City residents or thirty three percent (33%) of
the total number of full time jobs, whichever is greater, on the site as of August 31, 2007.
The actual amount of the abatement will depend upon the extent of how the Developer meets its
construction and construction spending commitments as outlined above and as allocated as follows:
An amount equal to 60% if the Developer substantially completes at least $46,000,000 in real property
improvements and $1,000,000 in personal property on the site by August 31, 2007. Failure to meet this
commitment will constitute an event of default;
An amount equal to 25% if the Developer spends at least 20% of its construction costs, or $7,060,000
in construction hard costs, whichever is greater, with Fort Worth companies. Should the Developer not
achieve this commitment, the value of the abatement will be reduced pursuant to a formula based on the
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degree by which the Developer failed to achieve the commitment.
An amount equal to 15% if the Developer spends at least 15% of its construction costs or $5,295,000 in
construction hard costs, whichever is greater, with Fort Worth Certified MWWBE companies. Should the
Developer not achieve this commitment, the value of the abatement will be reduced pursuant to a formula
based on the degree by which the Developer failed to achieve the commitment.
If the Developer does not meet its service and supply spending commitment for Fort Worth Companies and
Fort Worth Certified MWBE companies in any given year, the value of the tax abatement for the following
year will be reduced by an amount equal the number of dollars by which the Developer failed to meet the
commitments. If the Developer fails to meet its employment commitments the value of the abatement for
the following year will be reduced by $10,000 for each employee by whom the Developer failed to meet
such commitments.
The Developer is also requesting City participation in paying for the incremental increase in enhanced
pedestrian improvements bounding the property in accordance with the Berry Street Streetscape Initiative
design standards not to exceed $305,100. Should the City's T/PW Department determine these
improvements can occur in the future without damaging any near term enhanced streetscape improvements
along Berry Street fronting the property, then the City would participate in an Enhanced CFA at a future
date for the incremental cost of upgrading the public streetscape and pedestrian areas under certain
conditions. Additionally, the Developer is also requesting the City waive up to $347,600 in temporary
encroachment fees for the project that will be requested at a future date.
This project is consistent with the City's goals to encouragel redevelopment of the Central City, the Berry
Street Initiative Strategic Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. The project qualifies for tax abatement under
the City's Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Incentive Policy for qualified mixed-use projects in the Central
City. This Tax Abatement Agreement is authorized by Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
The proposed Project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that this action will require no direct expenditure from the currently held City
funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dale Fisseler (Acting) (6140)
Originating Department Head: Tom Higgins (6192)
Additional Information Contact: Christine Maguire (8187)
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