HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 13-17 Approving an Economic Development Agreement for the Entrada Development TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION 13-17
A RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS,APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
MAGUIRE PARTNERS-SOLANA LAND, L.P., RELATED TO CENTURION'S
DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS WESTLAKE ENTRADA.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake is experiencing planned growth through the
attraction of economic development projects such as Fidelity Investments and Deloitte
University, residential developments such as Vaquero, Glenwyck Farms, Granada and Terra
Bella, which are consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan as amended, as well as
enrollment growth at Westlake Academy and growth in the area in general, all of which
contribute to demand for improvements to Westlake's infrastructure and public buildings, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake (Town) and Centurion, Inc. (Centurion) desire to
entire enter into a partnership to continue this planed growth through economic development
projects implemented by means of Centurion facilitating the investment of an estimated $500
million in a mixed use development known as Westlake Entrada in the Town, with significant
privately maintained and publicly accessible amenities, and the Town facilitating this
development with certain public investment in FM 1938 streetscape improvements per its
economic development policies, and
WHEREAS, the Town has an economic development policy adopted by Resolution 06-
19 and that this proposed economic development agreement with the Centurion meets those
policy guidelines, and meets the requirements of State law for municipalities to grant 380
economic development grants to businesses developing in their boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: THAT, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true
and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: THAT, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, hereby
approves the Economic Development Grant Agreement with Centurion attached hereto as
Exhibit "A'; and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of
the Town of Westlake.
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SECTION 3: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 22nd DAY OF APRIL, 2013.
La ra Wheat, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly'EdwarQ Town Secretary Thomas E. Bryn er, own Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
This ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is
entered into by and between the TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS (the "Town"), a
Type-A general law municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Texas, and MAGUIRE PARTNERS-SOLANA LAND, L.P., a Texas limited partnership
and its assigns, (the"Partnership"), for the purposes and considerations stated below.
Section 1. RECITALS
The Town and the Partnership hereby agree that the following statements are true and
correct and constitute the basis upon which the Town and The Partnership have entered
into this Agreement:
A. The Town hereby concludes that this Agreement is authorized by Chapter
380 of the Texas Local Government Code, Article III, Section 52(a) of the
Texas Constitution and is authorized by Resolution No. 06-19, adopted by
the Town Council on May 8, 2006, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, in which the Town
has established an Economic Development Incentive Policy and program
pursuant to which the Town will, on a case-by-case basis, offer economic
incentive packages that include monetary loans and grants of public
money, as well as the provision of personnel and services of the Town, to
businesses and entities that the Town Council determines will promote
local economic development and stimulate business and commercial
activity in the Town in return for verifiable commitments from such
businesses or entities to cause specific infrastructure, employment and
other public benefits to be made or invested in the Town (the "380
Program").
B. The Partnership is the owner of an approximately 85.9 acre tract in
Planned Development PD 1-2 (the "Development"), generally located on
the east side of FM 1938, north of Solana Blvd. and south of SH 114.
shown on Exhibit `B" attached hereto and referred to herein as "Entrada"
C. The Town Council finds and determines that the Development proposed
by the Partnership will promote economic development and stimulate
business and commercial activity consistent with the 380 Program and that
the development will significantly expand the local tax base, enhance the
local economy and provide positive growth and additional revenue to
Westlake Academy.
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D. The Town and Partnership agree that this Agreement shall be binding
upon the Partnership, its successors and assigns. The Town and
Partnership further agree that a "Memorandum of this Agreement" in a
form mutually agreeable to the Town and Partnership will be duly
recorded in the Real Property Records of Tarrant County, Texas, and shall
operate as a covenant running with the land and place third-parties on
notice of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises
contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
Section 2. DEFINITIONS
In addition to terms defined in the body of this Agreement, the following terms shall have
the definitions ascribed to them as follows:
Affiliate shall mean all entities, incorporated or otherwise, under common control
with, controlled by or controlling the Partnership. For purposes of this definition,
"control" means fifty percent (50%) or more of the ownership determined by either value
or vote.
Condominium shall mean one of a group of housing units where each homeowner
owns their individual unit space, and all the dwellings share ownership of areas of
common use.
Developer shall mean the Partnership and/or its Affiliates.
Development shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1. B.
Development Agreement shall be a future separate agreement(s) as required by
the Town as set out in various portions of this Economic Development Agreement,
between the Town and The Partnership, enumerating various infrastructure, traffic signal,
and other costs to be borne by The Partnership, or establishing terms for the Town's
consideration of placement of any of its public buildings in the Development, or
establishing terms and conditions for waiver and/or reduction of parkland dedication fees.
Effective Date shall have meaning ascribed to it in Section 3 of this Agreement.
Entrada means the mixed use village planned development zoning district
depicted in Exhibit B, and described in Section 1.13, consisting of retail, commercial,
hotel and entertainment uses and 322 residential units consisting of single family
detached homes, townhomes and condominiums with a combined estimated value of
$500,000,000.
Partnership has the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble of this Agreement.
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Program Resources means the annual allowable economic development programs,
resources, buildings, and efforts, approved and provided solely by the Town, to The
Partnership in accordance with this Agreement as part of the Town's 380 Program.
These may include, but shall not be limited to provision of economic development
incentive tools as allowed by law.
Public Improvement District has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.3 of the
Agreement.
Sales Tax Situs has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.2.f of this Agreement.
Site Plan shall mean a Planned Development Site Plan completed by the
Developer in compliance with Section 102-268 of the Town of Westlake Code of
Ordinances and adopted by the Town Council.
Town Hall shall mean any building or buildings designated by the Town for
governmental use associated with the administration and operations of the Town of
Westlake.
Section 3. AGREEMENT—INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
The Town Council has found at a duly-called and legally-noticed public meeting through
the adoption of Town Resolution No. 13-17_, attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and hereby
made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, and the Town and the Partnership and its
Affiliates hereby agree, that the recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and true
and correct and form the basis upon which the Parties have entered into this Agreement.
Section 4. TERM
This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of execution by the Parties (the
"Effective Date") and, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement, shall
be effective as long as there are outstanding obligations by either party as contained in
this Agreement.
Section 5. TOWN AND THE PARTNERSHIP'S OBLIGATIONS AND
COMMITMENTS
5.1. Required Improvements - Description of the Mutual Obligations of
the Parties.
In order to increase and enhance the local tax base and local economy in
the Town, and to maximize the economic benefits of the Development, the
Partnership intends to construct approximately $500,000,000 in taxable
mixed use improvements resulting in increased assessed valuation in PD
1-2. In exchange, the Town will consider the use of Program Resources
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specifically approved by the Town to consider an application by the
Partnership to create of a Public Improvement District ("PID") or other
special taxing district allowed by law which will be used to assess
properties within the development for public infrastructure and to consider
on a case to case basis requests for development incentives including
Section 380 agreements to incentivize desirable retail and commercial
tenants_
5.2. Required Improvements - The Partnership's Specific Obligations.
(a) In exchange for the Town's consideration of offering Program
Resources, the Partnership agrees to pay to the Town the sum of
$10,000 for each single
deci O:V� if
on the approve Site Plan(s) which shall be used for the benefit of the h--�—
Westlake Academy. The amount of payment will be calculated by
multiplying the number of residential lets ten;+S
depicted on each approved Site Plan by$10,000, e
on each appmved Site Plan--by—&5-,� which shall be due and
payable to the Town prior to the signing of each respective final plat.
(b) The Partnership shall pay a portion of the cost of design and
construction of a traffic signal at FM 1938/Davis Blvd and Solana
Boulevard, which cost shall be described in a future Developer
Agreement. Said Development Agreement shall be required as a
condition of approval prior to creation of a Public Improvement
District or other special taxing district by the Town, and/or prior to
filing of any preliminary plat for Entrada. The proportionate share of
the cost of the traffic signal at FM 1938/Davis Blvd shall be
determined by the Town and will take into consideration the total
cost of design, (to be consistent with Town design standards),
engineering and construction of the traffic signal, the proportionate
share of cost allocated to the Granada residential development within
PD 1-3, as well as any unspent funds collected from or owed to the
Town by Fidelity Investments (FMR Limited Partnership) for
signalization improvements.
(c) The Partnership shall conduct an updated Traffic Analysis by a
professional traffic engineer, mutually agreeable to the Town and the
Partnership, at the Partnership's cost to determine the need for
roadway and/or signalization improvements at the intersection of
Solana Blvd and the currently unnamed road which shall be the
future entrance into Granada and Entrada developments on Solana
Boulevard. If additional improvement and or signalization is
warranted by the updated Traffic Analysis, the Partnership shall pay
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100% of the cost of engineering, design, and construction of such
improvements as determined by the Town by apportioning said costs
between PD 1-3 (Granada) and PD 1-2 (Entrada). The Partnership
further agrees to enter into a Development Agreement with the Town
prior to filing of any preliminary plat for Entrada that specifically
determines these costs and time of payment for them.
(d) The Partnership or its agents or assigns approved by the Town shall
perpetually maintain all irrigation, landscaping, lighting, medians,
streetscaping, public and private open space, sidewalks, trails, water
features, and all other public improvements within and bordering the
development which are depicted on the approved Site Plan(s) and/or
required by the Town's Ordinances, UDC, and/or Subdivision and/or
Engineering Standards. All trails, whether built on public right-of-
way or Developer's property will be publicly accessible and
privately maintained and shall be platted as public access easements.
If the Town determines a Development Agreement is necessary to
clarify these costs as the Partnership's responsibility, the Partnership
further agrees to enter such a Development Agreement with the
Town prior to filing of any preliminary plat(s).
(e) Solana Boulevard Improvements. The Partnership agrees to pay all
costs pertaining to widening of Solana Boulevard adjacent to the
south side of its property as shown on the approved concept plan for
Entrada (Exhibit B) attached to this Agreement. The Partnership
further agrees to enter into a Development Agreement with the Town
related to its responsibility for these Solana Boulevard improvement
costs prior to filing of any preliminary plat(s).
(f) Sales Tax Situs. To the extent allowed by law, the Partnership
agrees to pursue, with the Town's support, a sales tax situs
agreement in which all non-single family construction contracts and
agreements comprising or related to the development within the
boundaries of PD 1-2 shall require that the respective contractor(s)
enter into a separate contract with the State of Texas for the purpose
and intent of sales tax collection on eligible projects comprising or
related to the development having a point of sale in the Town in
accordance with Comptroller's Sales Tax Rule 34, Texas
Administrative Code, Section 3.291 (the "Sales Tax Situs"). Should
the Partnership successfully establish a Sales Tax Situs, as described
above, the Town agrees to amend this Agreement whereby the Town
would grant to the Partnership, as Program Resources, a portion of
the sales taxes actually received by the Town directly attributed to
PD 1-2.
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(g) The Partnership shall reimburse the Town for actual costs of legal
and/or consulting fees incurred by the Town related to the
preparation and review of this Agreement, and all other related
documents deemed necessary by the Town related to the
Development and such payments are due and payable by the
Partnership upon receipt.
(h) The Partnership will designate and reserve a site of a size (acreage)
deemed appropriate by the Town at a mutually agreeable location on
the Final Plat in anticipation of construction of a future Town Hall.
The land will remain under the fee simple ownership of the
Partnership. The land will remain undeveloped and designated for a
Town Hall site for five (5) years commencing on the date of
execution of this economic Development Agreement. If after the
expiration of the five (5) years, the Town has not entered into an
agreement with the Partnership to construct a Town Hall, the
reservation of the property for a Town Hall site will be removed and
the Partnership shall be allowed to develop the property subject to
compliance with all PD 1-2 zoning requirements and development
regulations.
5.3. Required Improvements - Town of Westlake Specific Obligations
a) In exchange for the Partnership constructing the Development, the
Town agrees, as a component of the Program Resources, to consider
the establishment of a Public Improvement District ("PID") in
compliance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code
or other special taxing districts or financing mechanisms allowed by
law and approved by the Town Council in order to fund public
services and improvements approved by the Town within the
Development. The schedule and phasing for consideration, and
possible creation of the PID, or other special taxing districts or
financing mechanisms allowed by law and approved by the Town
Council, and determining specific terms of Town participation will
be enumerated in an additional economic development agreement(s)
submitted for the Council's consideration prior to the approval of a
Site Plan. The PID or other special taxing districts or financing
mechanisms, if approved by the Town, must be self-sufficient and
shall not adversely impact the ordinary service delivery of the Town,
except where the Town Council elects to participate in the project's
costs. The creation of the PID or other special taxing districts or
financing mechanisms which may be considered by the Town shall
not create a financial obligation of any kind for the Town unless
otherwise agreed by the Town Council
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(b) The Town will, upon request by the Partnership or its assigns,
consider additional economic development incentives, including but
not limited to, additional Chapter 380 Agreements on a case by case
basis.
(c) The Town will consider locating a Town Hall and/or other public
buildings in the Development. The schedule and phasing for such
public improvements and specific terms of Town participation will
be enumerated in a Developer Agreement to be considered by the
Town prior to, or after,the Partnership begins construction.
(d) The Town will consider via a Development Agreement to eliminate or
reduce of park land dedication fees at the time of site plan review.
Section 6. DEFAULT, TERMINATION AND FAILURE BY THE
PARTNERSHIP TO MEET VARIOUS DEADLINES AND
COMMITMENTS.
6.1. Failure to Pay Town Taxes or Fees
An event of default shall occur under this Agreement if any legally-
imposed Town taxes or fees owed on, or generated by the Development
become delinquent and the Partnership or the Affiliate does not either pay
such taxes or follow the legal procedures for protest and/or contest of any
such taxes. In this event, the Town shall notify the Partnership in writing
and the Partnership shall have sixty (60) calendar days to cure such
default. If the default has not been fully cured by such time, the Town
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by providing
written notice to the Partnership and shall have all other rights and
remedies that may be available to it under the law or in equity.
6.2. Violations of Town Code, State or Federal Law
An event of default shall occur under this Agreement if any written
citation is issued to the Partnership or an Affiliate due to the occurrence of
a violation of a material provision of the Town Code in the Development
(including, without limitation, any violation of the Town's Building or
Fire Codes, and any other Town Code violations related to the
environmental condition of the Development, or to matters concerning the
public health, safety or welfare) and such citation is not paid or the
recipient of such citation does not properly follow the legal procedures for
protest and/or contest of any such citation. An event of default shall occur
under this Agreement if the Town is notified by a governmental agency or
unit with appropriate jurisdiction that the Partnership or an Affiliate, or
any successor in interest thereto or any third party with access to the
Development pursuant to the express or implied permission of the
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Partnership or an Affiliate, or any a successor in interest thereto, is in
violation of any material state or federal law, rule or regulation on account
of the Development, improvements in the Development or any operations
thereon (including, without limitation, any violations related to the
environmental condition of the Development; the environmental condition
on other land or waters which is attributable to operations of the
Development; or to matters concerning the public health, safety or
welfare). Upon the occurrence of such default, the Town shall notify the
Partnership in writing and the Partnership shall have (i) thirty (30)
calendar days to cure such default or (ii) if the Partnership has diligently
pursued cure of the default but such default is not reasonably curable
within thirty (30) calendar days, then such amount of time that the Town
reasonably agrees is necessary to cure such default. If the default has not
been fully cured by such time, the Town shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement immediately by providing written notice to the Partnership
and shall have all other rights and remedies that may be available to under
the law or in equity.
6.3. General Breach
Unless stated elsewhere in this Agreement, the Partnership shall be in
default under this Agreement if the Partnership breaches any term or
condition of this Agreement. In the event that such breach remains
uncured after thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of written notice
from the Town referencing this Agreement (or, if the Partnership has
diligently and continuously attempted to cure following receipt of such
written notice but reasonably requires more than thirty (30) calendar days
to cure, then such additional amount of time as is reasonably necessary to
effect cure, as determined by both Parties mutually and in good faith), the
Town shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately by
providing written notice to the Partnership.
Section 7. NO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OR AGENCY
RELATIONSHIP
It is expressly understood and agreed that the Partnership shall not operate
as an independent contractor or as an agent, representative or employee of
the Town. The Partnership shall have the exclusive right to control all
details and day-to-day operations relative to its operations and obligations
that it is required to perform under the Agreement and shall be solely
responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees. The
Partnership acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior will not
apply as between the Town and the Partnership, its officers, agents,
servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, and invitees.
The Partnership further agrees that nothing in this Agreement will be
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construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between the
Town and the Partnership.
Section 8. INDEMNIFICATION
THE PARTNERSHIP, AT NO COST OR LIABILITY TO THE TOWN,
AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE TOWN, ITS
OFFICERS, ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AGENTS,
ATTORNEYS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS
AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS
AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCL UDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING
ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO THE PARTNERSHIP'
BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT MAY RELATE
TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY (i) THE
PARTNERSHIP' BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR
PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT; OR (ii) ANY ACT OR
OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE
PARTNERSHIP, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES,
EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE TOWN, OR
ITS EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES,
CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTS), OR SUBCONTRACTORS
DUE OR RELATED TO, FROM, OR ARISING FROM OPERATION
AND CONDUCT OF ITS OPERATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OR
OTHERWISE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 9. NOTICES.
All written notices called for or required by this Agreement shall be
addressed to the following, or such other party or address as either party
designates in writing, by certified mail, postage prepaid, or by hand
delivery:
Town: The Partnership American:
Town of Westlake �X 7�ur1 Dr.) Nme-y-kcl -n
Attn: Town Manager C)&V4(�n
3 Village Circle, #202 1 Z N o rL:"-) 1-3cj E
Westlake, Texas 76262 Cd.rCop 4nn --R '15 OOU
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With Copies to (which shall not
constitute notice):
Boyle&Lowry,L.L.P.
Attn: L. Stanton Lowry
4201 Wingren Dr., Suite 108
Irving, Texas 75062
Section 10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS
The Partnership may at any time assign, transfer or otherwise convey any
of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to an Affiliate without the
approval of the Town so long as The Partnership, the Affiliate and the
Town first execute an agreement approved by the Town Council of the
Town under which the Affiliate agrees to assume and be bound by all
covenants and obligations of The Partnership under this Agreement.
Otherwise, The Partnership may not assign, transfer or otherwise convey
any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any other person or
entity without the prior consent of the Town Council, which said consent
may be withheld at the Town's sole discretion, conditioned on (i) the prior
approval of the assignee or successor and a finding by the Town Council
that the proposed assignee or successor is financially capable of meeting the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and (ii) prior execution by the
proposed assignee or successor of a written agreement with the Town under
which the proposed assignee or successor agrees to assume and be bound by
all covenants and obligations of The Partnership under this Agreement.
Any attempted assignment without the Town Council's prior consent shall
constitute a breach and be grounds for termination of this Agreement and
following receipt of written notice from the Town to The Partnership. Any
lawful assignee or successor in interest of The Partnership of all rights under
this Agreement shall be deemed "The Partnership" for all purposes under
this Agreement.
Section 11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS
This Agreement will be subject to all applicable Federal, State and local
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, all
provisions of the Town's codes and ordinances, as amended.
Section 12. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the Town does not
waive or surrender any of it governmental powers or immunities that are
outside of the terms, obligations, and conditions of this Agreement.
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Section 13. NO WAIVER
The failure of either party to insist upon the performance otany term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder
shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right to insist upon appropriate
performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
Section 14. VENUE AND JURISDICTION
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the
basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in
state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District
Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division. This
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
Section 15. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit
of the Town and The Partnership, and any lawful assign or successor of
The Partnership, and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or
otherwise, to any other person or entity.
Section 16. FORCE MAJEURE
It is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties to this Agreement that
if the performance of any obligation hereunder, other than those
obligations contained in Sections 5.2.a of this Agreement, is delayed by
reason of war, civil commotion, acts of God, inclement weather that
prohibits compliance with any portion of this Agreement, or other
circumstances which are reasonably beyond the control or knowledge of
the party obligated or permitted under the terms of this Agreement to do or
perform the same, regardless of whether any such circumstance is similar
to any of those enumerated or not, the party so obligated or permitted shall
be excused from doing or performing the same during such period of
delay, so that the time period applicable to such requirement shall be
extended for a period of time equal to the period such party was delayed.
Section 17. INTERPRETATION
In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any
provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and
reasonably, and neither more strongly for or against any party, regardless
of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
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Section 18. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Parties that sections,
paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Agreement are severable, and if
any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Agreement shall
be declared unconstitutional or illegal by the valid judgment or decree of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality or illegality
shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs or sections of this Agreement since the same would have been
executed by the Parties without the incorporation in this Agreement of any
such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. It is
the intent of the Parties to provide the economic incentives contained in
this Agreement by all lawful means.
Section 19. CAPTIONS
Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes
only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
Section 20. 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 Town and The Partnership, and
any lawful assign and successor of The Partnership, 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. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary herein, this Agreement shall not be amended unless executed in
writing by both parties and approved by the Town Council of the Town in
an open meeting held in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code.
Section 21. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall be considered an original, but all of which shall constitute one
instrument.
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EXECUTED as of the last date indicated below:
TOWN OF WESTLAKE: MAGUIRE PARTNERS-SOLANA
LAND, L.P.
By: MMM Ventures, LLC, it general
partner
By: 2M Ventures, LLC, its manager
By: ��04CA By:—, -
Thomas E. Bry er Mehrdad Moayedi
Town Manager Manager
Date: x//22/2013 Date:
APPROVED AS 'QI�ORM EGALITY:
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f.
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By:
L. t&Low
Town AttorneyY J / `
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EXHIBITS
"A"—Town of Westlake Resolution No. 06-19
"B"—Entrada subdivision boundary description and concept plan map
"C" - Town of Westlake Resolution No. 13-17
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"A"— Town of Westlake Resolution No. 06-19
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO.06-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS,ADOPTING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE POLICY.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, Texas, relies upon the generation of Sales and Use
Taxes for basic city operations;and
WHEREAS,the Town of Westlake aggressively pursues sales tax producing enterprises
that meet the Town's high development standards;and
WHEREAS. Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code requires that guidelines and criteria be
adopted by the Board of Aldermen before entering into any Economic Development Agreement
that provides reimbursement of taxes;and
WHEREAS, Chapter 380 of the Texas .Local Government Code allows the Board of
Aldermen to create policies for economic development and any related grants or incentives.
NOW,THF,REFORF.,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE,TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The above findings are hereby found to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein in its entirety.
SECTION 2: The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake, Texas, adopts the
attached Exhibit A, To,,vn of Westlake Economic Development Incentive Policy and directs the
Town Manager to immediately submit an Economic Development Agreement to the Board of
Aldermen consistent with the terms of this policy.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 8th DAY OF MAY.2006,
ATTEST:
Scott Brad ey,Mayor
' an D w-innell,To•.im Secretary Trent O.Petty,T n Manager
APPRO ' " F RM:
L. -ton to � o Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Town of Westlake
Economic Development Incentive Policy
Section 1. General Purpose and Objectives
The Town of Westlake, "Texas, ("rown"}is committed to the promotion and retention of
high quality development in all parts of the Town as part of an overall effort to improve
the quality of life for its residents. Since these objectives can be served, in part, by the
expansion of its commercial business, retail, and mixed use base; the Town will, on a
case-by-case basis, give consideration to providing tax abatements, economic
development grants, loans, and other incentives (collectively referred to as "Incentives")
as may be allowed by law as stimulation for selected economic development within the
community. It is the policy of the Town that consideration will be provided in
accordance with the criteria set forth in this document. Nothing within this policy shall
imply or suggest that the Town is under any obligation to provide Incentives to any
applicant. All applicants("Applicants')for any Incentives shall be considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Section I1. Applicability
This Economic Development Incentive Policy (the "Policy') establishes guidelines and
criteria for Incentives as allowed for by the provisions of Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax
Code,and other economic grants,loans,or incentives as authorized by Chapter 380 of the
Texas Local Government Code, the Development Corporation Act, Article 5190.6, Tex.
Rev. Civ. Stat., Article III, Section 52-a of the "Texas Constitution,and other applicable
laws. Any Incentive approved by the'Town's Board of Aldermen("Board of Aldermen')
pursuant to the Policy must be memorialized in an agreement to be executed and
approved by the Town and applicant(the"incentive Agreement").
Section III. Tax Abatement Criteria
A. Any application for tax abatement shall be reviewed and approved or disapproved
by the Board of Aldermen and, if applicable, consider the recommendations of the
Westlake Development Corporation and/or the Westlake 4A Corporation. In general,the
application will be considered based upon the following:
• The'value added'to the community by the Applicant's proposed project;
• The likelihood of the development of the proposed project without
abatements;
• The comparison of the use of abatements versus the use of other potential
incentives.
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B. Specific considerations for approving tax abatement applications will be based
upon the degree to which the proposed project:
• Furthers the goals and objectives of the Towm as expressed in the Town's
Comprehensive Plan, Planned Development District Ordinances, and
infrastructure plans;
• Impacts the Town's costs and ability to provide municipal services;
• Impacts the local environment, housing market.and available infrastructure;
• Offers potential fbr long term payback in tax and'or other revenues for the
Town's investment;
• Potentially stimulates other desirable economic development within the Town.
C. Term of the Abatement—A tax abatement may be granted for a maximum of ten
years_ The term of the abatement may be granted for a lesser number of years depending
upon the anticipated`value added' to the Town.
Section 1V. Value of the Project
The amount of the Incentive will be determined by the Board of Aldermen based upon
the merits of the economic development project(the"Project"),including,but not limited
to,the factors referenced in paragraph II1. B.(above)and the following specific economic
considerations:
• total capital investment;
• added employment;
• generation of other tax revenues.
Incentives may be granted only for the additional value of eligible property
improvements described in the Project and listed in the executed tax abatement
agreement. Target thresholds are established as expected qualifying levels for abatement
consideration as indicated in paragraphs A and B as follows:
A. For New Businesses or Development - The Project must be reasonably expected
to produce an added value of five million dollars ($5,000,000) in real and personal
property improvements within the Town of Westlake;or to create a minimum of 200 full-
time jobs,or to generate annual sales tax revenues to the Town of at least$100,000.
B. For Expansion or Modernization of Existing Businesses or Development — The
Project must be reasonably expected to produce an added value of two million dollars
($2,000,000)in real and personal property improvements within the Town,or to create a
minimum of 100 full time jobs, or to generate additional annual sales tax revenues to the
Town of at least$50.000.
Section V. Inspection,Verification and Incentive-Modification
The terms of an Incentive Agreement shall include the Town's right to:
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(a) require the submission of an annual certification of compliance for the property
receiving an Incentive; (b) conduct an on-site inspection of the project in each year
during the life of the Incentive to verify compliance with the terms of the Agreement and
the Policy; and (c) reduce or eliminate the Incentive if the applicant has failed to comply
with the requirements of the Incentive Agreement.
Section VI. Evaluation
Upon completion of the Project, the Town shall no less than annually evaluate each
Project receiving an abatement to insure compliance with the terms of the agreement.
Any incidents of non-compliance will be reported to all affected taxing units.
Section VII. Severability and Limitation
In the event that any section, clause, sentence,paragraph or any part of this Policy shall,
for any reason, be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of the guidelines and
criteria in this Policy.
Section VH1. Expiration and Modification
This Policy is effective upon the date of its adoption and will remain in force for two
years, at which time Incentive Agreements created pursuant to its provisions will be
reviewed by the Board of Aldermen to determine whether the objectives of the Policy are
being achieved. Based upon that review, this Policy may be modified, renewed or
eliminated. however,any Incentive Contracts created pursuant to this Policy will remain
in effect according to their respective terms without regard to any change to this Policy
unless mutually agreed by the parties.
Section IX. Economic Development Grants,Loans,and Other Incentives
A. Any application for economic development grants, loans, and other incentives
shall be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the Board of Aldermen. In the review
process, the Board of Aldermen will, if applicable, consider the recommendations of the
Westlake Development Corporation and/or the Westlake 4A Corporation. Any such
economic development grants, loans, and other incentives may come from any one or
combination of the following:
• Grants or leans as authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government
Code;
• The general Sales and Use taxes of the Town;
• Sales and Use taxes collected pursuant to section 4A and/or 4B of Article
5190.6,Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat.;and/or
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Any other lawful source of revenue of the'Town including,but not limited to,
bond or other debt financing which further the purpose of economic
development.
B. To be eligible to apply and qualify for consideration of any grants; loans, and
other incentives under this Section, the applicant must submit documentation, and enter
into an Incentive Agreement, which indicates the specific details of the Project and
compliance with the Policy.
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"B" —Entrada Boundary Description Vicinity Map and Concept Plan-
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
EXHIBIT 1 Legal Description ofPD1-2 District
85.90 Acres
BEING a tract of land situated in the C.M. Throop Survey, Abstract No. 1510, the W. Medlin
Survey, Abstract No. 1958, the William Pea Survey, Abstract No. 1246 and the Joseph Henry
Survey, Abstract No. 742, Tarrant County, Texas and being a portion of Tract 2 as described in
the Special Warranty Deed to MAGUIRE PARTNERS — SOLANA LAND, L.P. as recorded in
Volume 16858, Page 176 of the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas and being more
particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a 5/8 inch iron rod found with"Huitt-Zollars"cap at the southwest corner of Lot
2, Block 1, Westlake/Southlake Park Addition No. 1, an addition to the Town of Westlake, Texas
as recorded in Volume 388-214, Page 78 of the Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas, being on
the northeasterly right-of-way line of Kirkwood Boulevard, a variable width right-of-way as
dedicated by said Westlake/Southlake Park Addition No. 1 and being the beginning of a non-
tangent curve to the left having a central angle of 9 degrees 13 minutes 11 seconds, a radius of
1428.00 feet and being subtended by a chord which bears North 47 degrees 49 minutes 50
seconds West a distance of 229.54 feet;
THENCE along the northeasterly right-of-way line of Kirkwood Boulevard, a variable with right-
of-way, as described in Dedication Deed to the Town of Westlake as recorded under instrument
No. D208427746,Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas the following:
Along said curve to the left an arc distance of 229.79 feet to a %inch rod found with Graham cap
at the end of said curve;
North 52 degrees 30 minutes 14 seconds west a distance of 32.60 feet to % inch iron rod found
with Graham cup beginning of a curve to the right having a central angle of 18 degrees 54
minutes 48 seconds, a radius of 612.00 feet and being subtended by a chord which bears North 43
degrees 02 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 201.11 feet;
Along said curve to the right an arc distance of 202.02 feet to a lh inch iron rod found with
Graham cap at the beginning of a compound curve to the right having a central angle of 24
degrees 06 minutes 47 seconds, a radius of 812.00 feet and being subtended by a chord which
bears North 21 degrees 32 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 339.22 feet;
Along said curve to the right an are distance of 341.73 feet to a%2 inch iron rod found with
Graham cap at the end of a said curve;
North 09 degrees 28 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 132.24 feet to a%inch iron rod
found with Graham cap at the beginning of a curve to the left having a central angle of 45 degrees
43 minutes 19 seconds, a radius of 708.00 feet and being subtended by a chord which bears North
32 degrees 20 minutes 19 seconds West a distance of 550.11 feet;
Along said curve to the left an arc distance of 564.98 feet to a %inch iron rod found with Graham
cap at the end of said curve;
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North 55 degrees 11 minutes 58 seconds West a distance of 190.50 feet to a%2 inch iron rod
found with Graham cap;
North 08 degrees 56 minutes 27 seconds West a distance off 21.41 feet to a %2 inch iron rod found
with Graham cap on the easterly right-of-way line of Precinct Line Road, a variable width right-
of-way, as described in Dedication Deed to Town of Westlake as recorded under Instrument No.
D208427746,Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas and being the beginning of a non-tangent
curve to the left having a central angle of 16 degrees 09 minutes 21 seconds, a radius of 1,432.50
feet and being subtended by a chord which bears North 27 degrees 07 minutes 42 seconds East a
distance of 402.59 feet;
THENCE along the easterly right-of-way line of Precinct Line Road, the following;
Along said curve to the left an arc distance of 403.92 feet to a %2 inch iron rod found with Graham
cap at the end of said curve;
North 18 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds East a distance of 185.36 feet to a%2 inch iron rod found
with Graham cap;
North 17 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East a distance of 322.64 feet to a %2 inch iron rod found
on the southerly right-of-way line of State Highway 114(a variable width ROW);
THENCE along the southerly right-of-way line of State Highway 114, the following;
North 60 degrees 06 minutes 26 seconds East a distance of 44.54 feet to a Texas Department of
Transportation brass disk in concrete found;
South 71 degrees 03 minutes 32 seconds East a distance of 254.55 feet to a point for corner from
which a Texas Department of Transportation brass disk in concrete found bears North 10 degrees
48 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 0.43 feet;
South 77 degrees 26 minutes 06 seconds East a distance of 746.74 feet to a Texas Department of
Transportation brass disk in concrete found;
South 71 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 1443.85 feet to a Texas Department of
Transportation brass disk in concrete found;
South 62 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds East a distance of 404.34 feet to a Texas Department of
Transportation brass disk in concrete found at the beginning of a curve to the right having a
central angle of 08 degrees 19 minutes 09 seconds, a radius of 2,709.79 feet and being subtended
by a chord which bears South 58 degrees 24 minutes 45 seconds East a distance of 3 93.11 feet;
Along said curve to the right an arc distance of 393.45 feet to a Texas Department of
Transportation brass disk in concrete found;
South 54 degrees 15 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 399.24 feet to a Texas Department of
Transportation brass disk in concrete found;
South 64 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East a distance of 56.55 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod found
with"Huitt-Zollars"cap at the beginning of a non-tangent curve to the right having a central
angle of 02 degrees 13 minutes 56 seconds, a radius of 2,754.79 feet and being subtended by a
chord which bears South 43 degrees 17 minutes 37 seconds East a distance of 107.32 feet;
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Along said curve to the right n arc distance of 107.33 feet to a %2 inch rod found with"Huitt-
Zollars"cap for the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, of the aforementioned Westlake/Southlake
Park Addition No. 1;
THENCE departing the southerly right-of-way line of State Highway 114,North 90 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds west along the north line of said Lot 1,Block 1, a distance of 2,132.54 feet to
a 5/8 inch iron rod with"Carter-Burgess"cap found for the northwest corner of said Lot 2,Block
1,Westlake/Southlake Park Addition No. 1;
THENCE South 52 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the northwesterly line said Lot 2,
Block 1, a distance of 1000.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with"Carter&Burgess"cap found at an
angle point in the west line of Lot 2, Block 1;
THENCE along the west line of said Lot 2, Block 1, South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds
East a distance of 168.55 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 85.90 acres of land,
more or less.
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MARY LOUISE GARCIA
COUNTY CLERK •
}_ ' 100 West Weatherford Fort Worth, TX 76196-0401
PHONE (817) 884-1195
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
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ROANOKE, TX 76262
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