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RESOLUTION 16-13
A RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BRE SOLANA
LLC RELATED TO THEIR DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS SOLANA IN
WESTLAKE, TEXAS.
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, Terra Bella, and
Granada, and Entrada which are consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan, as well
as enrollment growth at Westlake Academy, all of which contribute to demand for
improvements to Westlake's infrastructure and public buildings: and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake (Town) and BRE Solana, LLC. (the Owner)
desire to enter into a partnership to continue this planned growth through an economic
development agreement which sets out responsibilities for the Owner and the Town as it
relates to the development known as Solana in Westlake: and,
WHEREAS, the Town has an economic development policy adopted by
Resolution 06-19; 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 Program Agreement with the Owner attached
hereto as Exhibit "A"; and further authorizes the Town Manager to execute said
agreement on behalf of the Town of Westlake.
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.
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date
of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 28TH DAY OF MARCH, 2016.
ATTEST:
Kelly Edwards, TRMC, Town Secretary
Laura Wheat, Mayor
Thomas E. Brymer,
Manager
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit "A" — Resolution 06-19
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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 BRE SOLANA LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Owner"), for
the purposes and considerations stated below. The Town and Owner are referred to from
time to time as "Parties" herein.
WHEREAS, the Town has established an economic development program as
authorized by Resolution 06-19, adopted by the Town Council on May 8, 2006 and
attached herein as Exhibit "A;" and
WHEREAS, 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 (as
defined below), Owner agrees to construct in PD1 -1, a new parking garage in the
Development, all in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below.
Section 1. RECITALS
The Town and Owner hereby agree that the following statements are true and correct and
constitute the basis upon which the Town and Owner have entered into this Agreement:
A. The Town has concluded 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. Owner is the owner of an approximately 233 acre commercial
development located in Planned Development District 1-1 (PD 1-1) and
commonly known as "Solana".
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C. The Town Council finds and determines that the Development 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.
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 Owner. For purposes of this definition, "control"
means fifty percent (50%) or more of the ownership determined by either value or vote.
Development shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1. B.
Effective Date shall have meaning ascribed to it in Section 3 of this Agreement.
PD1 -1 shall mean the planned zoning district shown on the official zoning map
maintained by the Town of Westlake.
Owner has the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble of this Agreement.
Program Resources means the annual allowable economic development programs,
resources, buildings, and efforts, approved and provided solely by the Town, to Owner 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.
Tree Mitigation Ordinance shall mean the regulations of the Town that govern the
clearing and/or removal of protected tree species.
Section 3. AGREEMENT — INCORPORATION OF RECITIALS
The Town Council has found at a duly -called and legally -noticed public meeting through
the adoption of Town Resolution No. 06-19, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and hereby
made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, and the Town and Owner 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.
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Section 4. TERM
This Agreement shall be effective from the date of execution by the Parties (the
"Effective Date") and shall remain in force for the duration of the term of the Agreement
as defined herein unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. The term
of this Agreement will be considered to be complete, and the parties' obligations
hereunder to have been fully satisfied, upon issuance by the Town of a final Certificate of
Occupancy to the Owner for the parking garage and the Owner's receipt of the Town's
payment as provided in Section 5.2 hereof.
Section 5. TOWN'S AND OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS
5.1. Owner's Specific Obligations.
(a) Owner shall build a parking garage in Solana in the Town of Westlake
with an estimated value of approximately Twenty Million Dollars
($20,000,000) and consistent in design and quality with similar
facilities in the geographical area. Subject to the foregoing limitation,
and to any applicable municipal permitting and approval processes, the
design and construction of the parking garage shall be within the
Owner's discretion. Said parking garage intended to add value and
marketability to the Development by increasing parking spaces
available in the Development for employees of lessees, thus increasing
the ability of the Owner to retain existing and attract new businesses to
locate in the Development.
5.2. Town of Westlake Specific Obligations- Program Resources
(a) Contingent upon the Owner fully carrying out its obligations under
Section 5.1 of this Agreement, the Town will refund, within thirty (30)
calendar days of issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy for the
parking garage, tree mitigation monies previously paid as a part of the
Owner's obligations contained in this Agreement in the amount of
Two Hundred Seventy One Thousand and Three Hundred Dollars
($271,300).
Section 6. DEFAULT, TERMINATION AND FAILURE BY OWNER 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 during the term
hereof any legally -imposed Town taxes or fees owed on, or generated by
the Development become delinquent and Owner or the Affiliate does not
either pay such taxes when due or follow the legal procedures for protest
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and/or contest of any such taxes. In this event, the Town shall notify
Owner in writing and Owner 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 Owner 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 during the term
hereof any written citation is issued to Owner or an Affiliate due to the
occurrence of a violation of a material provision of the Town Code with
respect to 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 further occur under this Agreement if the Town is notified by
a governmental agency or unit with appropriate jurisdiction that Owner 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 Owner 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 other matters concerning the public health, safety or
welfare related to the Development). Upon the occurrence of such default,
the Town shall notify Owner in writing and Owner shall have (i) thirty
(30) calendar days to cure such default or (ii) if Owner 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 Owner 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, Owner shall be in default
under this Agreement if Owner 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
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referencing this Agreement (or, if Owner 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
Owner.
6.4. Effect of Breach
The Town shall have no obligation to make the payment set forth in
Section 5.2(a), above, during the pendency of any default by Owner
hereunder and, in the event of the Town's termination of this Agreement
for default prior to the Owner's satisfaction of its obligations under
Section 5.1(a), shall be relieved from making such payment. The Town
shall have no right to compel or carry out any required performance of
Owner hereunder, nor shall the Town have any rights in the Development
as a consequence hereof, and both parties specifically disclaim any right to
consequential, indirect or punitive damages.
Section 7. NO SERVANT, CONTRACTOR OR AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
It is expressly understood and agreed that Owner shall not operate as a
servant, contractor agent, representative or employee of the Town. Owner
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. Owner acknowledges that the
doctrine of respondeat superior will not apply as between the Town and
Owner, its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, licensees, and invitees. Owner further agrees that nothing
in this Agreement will be construed as the creation of a partnership or
joint enterprise between the Town and Owner.
Section 8. INDEMNIFICATION
OWNER, 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, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE
OR LOSS TO OWNER'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST
PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH,
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THAT MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY
(i) OWNER' BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS
OF THIS AGREEMENT; OR (ii) ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR
OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF OWNER, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES,
CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE TOWN, OR ITS
EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES,
CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTS), OR SUBCONTRACTORS
ARISING OUT OF OWNER'S PERFORMANCE OF, OR FAILURE
TO PERFORM, OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS 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:
Town of Westlake
Attn: Town Manager
3 Village Circle, #202
Westlake, Texas 76262
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
Owner:
BRE Solana LLC
c/o Equity Office
222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attention: Executive Vice President and
General Counsel
Section 10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS
Owner may at any time after 120 calendar days following the Effective
Date transfer or otherwise convey all of its rights and obligations under
this Agreement to any successor owner of the Development, provided that
in the event that Owner transfers more than fifty percent (50%) of the
Development prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
parking garage and intends for its successor to carry out or complete
construction of the parking garage, the Town's consent to such transfer
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may be conditioned on the Town's receipt of reasonable evidence that
such successor has the financial capacity to complete construction of the
parking garage. Subject to the foregoing limitations, any lawful successor
and assignee of rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be
deemed an "Owner" for all purposes under this Agreement with respect to
the portion of the Development conveyed to such successor. In the event of
any conveyance and assignment by Owner of one or more, but not all,
Tracts contained in the Development, the parties acknowledge that the
rights and obligations of Owner's successor shall apply only to the Tracts
transferred to such successor, and that such successor shall not be liable to
the Town for the rights or obligations of the Owner or any other Tract.
Upon the request of any such successor, the Town shall execute a
recordable instrument evidencing such severance of the rights and
obligations hereunder.
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 its governmental powers or immunities that are
outside of the terms, obligations, and conditions of this Agreement.
Section 13. NO WAIVER
The failure of either Party to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder
shall not constitute a waiver of that Party's right to insist upon appropriate
performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
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
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The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit
of the Town and Owner, and any lawful assign or successor of Owner, and
are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other
person or entity.
Section 16. FORCE MAJEURE
It is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties to this Agreement that
if the perfoiuiance 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 peuuitted 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 peliititted 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.
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.
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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 Owner, and any
lawful assign and successor of Owner, as to the matters contained herein.
Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby
declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this
Agreement. 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.
[signature page follows]
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EXECUTED as of the last date indicated below:
TOWN OF WESTLAKE:
By:
Thomas E. Brymer
Town Manager By:
Name:
Title:
BRE SOLANA LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:Alr,/
L.' anton L
Town Attorney
Date:
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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, THEREFORE,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, Town 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 fey, Mayor
T an Dwinnell, Tf)-,n Secretary Trent O. Petty, T,,4dn Manager
APPRO F RM:
L- o o Attorney
EXHIBIT A
Town of Westlake
Economic Development Incentive Policy
Section I. General Purpose and Objectives
The Town of Westlake, Texas, ("Town") is committed to the promotion and retention of
high quality development in all parts of the Town as park 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 II. 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 Town 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 for 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 IV. 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 III, 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 fall-
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 (e) 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 VIII. 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 loans 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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