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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 41452TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ClTY SECRETARY lt I LtS d CONTRACT NO . - This TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVEN, CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS (the "Board"), an administrative body appointed in accordance with Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code (the "TIF Act") to oversee the administration of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Fort Worth, Texas, a reinvestment zone designated by ordinance of the City of Fort Worth in accordance with the TIF Act, and the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home rule municipality organized under the laws of the State of Texas. The Board and City hereby agree that the following statements are true and correct and constitute the basis upon which the Board and City have entered into this Agreement: A. On December 9, 2003 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 15774, establishing Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, City of Fort Worth, Texas (the "TIF District"), and establishing the tax increment fund of the TIF District (the "TIF Fund"). B. On February 3, 2005 the Board adopted a project and financing plan for the TIF District, as amended on September 29, 2005 (the "TIF Project Plan"). The TIF Project Plan was approved by the City Council on October 25 , 2005 pursuant to Ordinance No. 16667-10-2005 . C. The TIF Project Plan includes the widening of North Riverside Drive (Old Denton Road) into a four (4)-lane divided roadway. The Board previously executed that certain Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement with the City dated on or about May 10, 2010 pursuant to which the Board authorized the transfer of up to $2.2 million in TIF revenues for the widening of North Riverside between Heritage Trace Parkway and North Tarrant Parkway (the "North Riverside I Project"). The City now wishes to initiate the widening of North Riverside Drive between Heritage Trace Parkway and Golden Triangle Road in accordance with the general plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A", which is hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes (the "Project"). In accordance with the City's powers set forth in Section 311.008 of the TIF Act, and with the Board's consent, as authorized by the Board during its meeting on September 30, 2010, the City wishes to use up to Ten Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($10,400,000.00) of revenues in the TIF Fund to pay for or reimburse the City for the costs of the Project, plus interest. The Board and the City wish to enter into this Agreement to memorialize the manner in which such funds will be transferred from the TIF Fund to other appropriate funds or accounts of the City. D. The costs of the Project qualify as lawful "project costs", as that term is defined in Section 311.002(1) of the TIF Act ("Project Cost"). OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY Page I " wnRJH TX Development Agreement for North Riverside Drive Improvements (Heritage T ace fo "(';d"\l'l~"Triang le) between N. Tarrant Parkway TIF and City of Port Worth - I NOW, THEREFORE, the Board and the City , for and in consideration of the terms and conditions set forth herein, do hereby contract, covenant and agree as follows: 1. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS. The City will oversee and be responsible for all aspects of the Project in accordance with all Legal Requirements. The City will finance construction of the Project pursuant to a City interfund loan of mineral interest revenues from the Aviation Department (the "Aviation Minerals Fund") to the Transportation/Public Works Department or the City's Project Management Office (the "lnterfund Loan"). The Interfund Loan must be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"). FAA rules and regulations require that any unpaid balance on the Interfund Loan carry interest. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement , it is anticipated that the Interfund Loan will carry interest at a rate of Four and Twenty-six/One Hundredths Percent (4.26%), compounded annually, but the Board agrees that the interest rate and other related conditions and provisions shall be governed by the Interfund Loan documents or terms approved by the FAA (the "Interest"). Upon request, the City hereby agrees to provide the Board with a copy of all public documents concerning or related to the Interfund Loan. During the Term of this Agreement, the City will annually calculate the amount of Interest that is owed under the Interfund Loan and provide written notice of such amount to the Board. 2. TIF FUND CONTRIBUTIONS; PRIORITY OF PAYMENT. The Board hereb y acknowledges and consents to the transfer from the TIF Fund of up to Ten Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($10 ,400 ,000.00), in whole or in part , to the Aviation Minerals Fund ( or other funds or accounts of the City that will be used to reimburse the Aviation Minerals Fund) solely to reimburse the Aviation Minerals Fund for construction costs (but not design costs) of the Project. In addition , the Board hereby acknowledges and consents to the transfer from the TIF Fund of such additional amounts as are necessary solely to pay Interest in accordance with the Interfund Loan. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, such transfers shall be subject and subordinate to the following existing contractual obligations of the Board: (i) The retention by the Board of up to five percent (5%) of the tax increment annually deposited into the TIF Fund in order to pay actual administrative and operating expenses of the TIF District; (ii) The obligation of the Board to pay any Reimbursement Amount required pursuant to and in accordance with that certain Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement by and between the Board, the City, and AIL Investment, L.P. dated on or about December 20 , 2005 (City Secretary Contract No. 33002); OFFICIAL RECORD Page 2 ~ITY SECRETARY Development Agreement for North Rivers id e Dri ve Impro vem ent (fl"entage TraSf,JQ. {;3 T ian g le) between N. Tarrant Parkway TI F and C ity of Fort Worth FT. WOKTn, (iii) The obligation of the Board to pay any Reimbursement Amount or to retain any tax increment pursuant to and in accordance with that certain Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement by and between the Board, the City, and Presidio Vista I, Ltd. dated on or about March 21 , 2006 (City Secretary Contract No . 33343); (iv) Any transfers from the TIF Fund to other funds or accounts of the City that have been identified as the funding source for the North Riverside I Project (as defined in Recital C hereof) in accordance with that certain Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement by and between the Board and the City dated on or about May 10 , 2010 (City Secretary Contract No . 40214); and (v) The obligation of the Board to pay any Reimbursement Amount required pursuant to and in accordance with that certain Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement by and between the Board and Columbia North Hills Hospital Subsidiary, L.P. d/b /a Emergency Medical Center at Alliance dated on or about December 23 , 2010 (Public Improvements at IH 35 W/North Tarrant Parkway Interchange). 3. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the later date of execution by both the Board and City ("Effective Date") and expire upon the earlier of (i) the complete performance of all obligations and conditions precedent by the Board and City; (ii) termination by either the Board or City as permitted by this Agreement; or (iii) termination of the TIF District in accordance with Section 311.017 of the TIF Act. 4. 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: Board: Attn: Director Housing & Economic Development Dept. 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 7 6102 Page 3 City: Attn: City Manager City Manager's Office 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102 OFFICIAL RECORD Development Agreement for North Ri verside Drive Improvements between N. Tarrant Parkway TIF and City of Fort Worth t i~I J!!~t g le ) FT, WORTH, TX 5. COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. This Agreement and the Project are subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws , ordinances , rules and regulations , including , but not limited to , all provisions of the City 's Charter and ordinances , as amended , and violation of same shall constitute a default under this Agreement. In undertaking any work on the Project, City , its officers , agents , servants, employees , contractors and subcontractors shall comply with all federal , state and local laws and all ordinances, rules and regulations of the City, as such laws , ordinances , rules and regulations exist or may hereafter be amended or adopted (collectively, "Legal Requirements"). 6. 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. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and constitute one and the same instrument. 8. CAPTIONS. The captions to the various clauses of this Agreement are for informational purposes only and shall not alter the substance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 9. 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 Board and City, 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 approved by the Board in an open meeting held in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the later date below: Page 4 CCI~ S:~ftRD Development Agreement for No rth Ri versi de Drive Impro ve ments (Herita e Patt!'ffl "'fl'i'lffigrej betwee n N. Tarrant Parkway TIF and City ofFort Worth CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX CITY OF FORT WORTH: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Assistant City Attorney M&C: ___ n~o~n~e_r~e __ qu~i_re_d _____ _ Page 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TAX REINVEST~EN-J\ZON . BER SEVEN, C(TY OF 0 TEXAS: Date: --------------- OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Development Agreement for North Riverside Drive Improvements (Heritage Trace to Golden Triangle) between N. Tarrant Parkway TIF and City of Fort Worth EXHIBIT "A" THE PROJECT The Project will improve North Riverside Drive from Golden Triangle Boulevard to Heritage Trace Parkway. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Development Agreement for North Riverside Drive Impro vements (Heritage Trace to Golden Triangle) between N. Tarrant Parkway TIF and City of Fort Worth