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HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD13392 BILL NO. 2002-26 SPONSOR . Councilmen Vogel and Smith _ ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD FOR TAX CREDITS BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Missouri Development Finance Board for tax credits available for the central business district streetscape improvements project. Section 2, The agreement shall be substantially the same in form and content as that agreement attached hereto Exhibit A. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date ® of its passage and approval. Passed: . / �',�' Approved:__ __ 9a,�C'j. Presiding Officer � � Mayor ~ ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Counselor ` L��!�.r61..r L-fC-•1,� !,' .�l.` !� L Z.-L-'f,/t.(,� C.. (l � .���G :/(.` t/� r L.G, -� j(...i �+-" 2.,C r `.�..r 133 `i TAX CREUI'f A(;rtl?1:`ll?N r (City of'.11CITerson •- Downtown Revitalization Tax C_'retli( Col.Contribution 1't•o-rant) '1 HIS TAX CR1?1)i'1' ACRI?hi11[:N'(', dated as ol'the Z, day of ,,]rr.!�.L�__..___.__._• 2tlf'� (tile "Agreement"), by and arnong the MISSOURI UEVELOPINIENT FINANCE BOARD, a body corporate and politic ol'the State of Nlissour•i (tile "Board"), and thy: (:'ify M'.lel7crson, a city organized and existing under the laws oI'I h C State of Missouri ((lie "Public I;rltiIy"): W ITN ESSETI1: W11-1EREAS, Section I00?86.6 of the Revised Statutes uf' Missouri (the "'fax Credit Statute") provides that any taxpayer shall he entitled to a lax credit against any tax otherwise due under the provision.,; of Chapter• 1,13, R.S.Mo, excluding withholding tax imposed by Sections 113.191 to 143.261, R.S.Mo, Chapter 1,17, R.S.Mo, or C'haptcr 141 , R.S,Mo, in the amount of lifty percent of any amount contributed in money or property by the taxpayer to the development and reserve fund, the infrastructure development fund or the export linancc fund during file taxpayer's tax year, provided, however, the total tax credits awarded in any calendar year beginning alter January 1, 1994. shall not be the greater of ten million dollars or five percent of the average growth in general revenue receipts in the preceding three fiscal years; ® WHEREAS, the Public Entity has requested that the Board accept contributions front donors and make the proceeds of such conU•ibutions available to the Public F.nlity for tic purpose of*paying 161• the cost of a project described on Exhibit A hereto (file "Project"), all as more fully described in the application fir assistance submitted to the Board (all as attached hereto as EAhibit R, collectively, the "Project Application"); WHEREAS, at a meeting ol' the Board held on February 19, 2002, the Public I.ntity made written presentations to the Board concerning the Project and the Project Application; WHERE?AS, the Protect will siOnificanfly benefit the City of,leflcrson and the State of Missouri by: (i) making public improvements; (ii) the creation of tempo rar) and permanent jobs; (iii) the creation and development of tourism ol)poruulitics; and ('iv) increasing local and state tax revenues; WHERE?AS, pursuant to a motion of' tile Board adopted at its meeting held February 19, 2002, the Board approved the Project Application subject to certain limitations and considerations more fully described herein and directed the Executive Director to work with the Public Entity in the preparation of this Agreement for the purpose ol'setting 1`61-111 the terms and conditions upoll which contributions will he accepted by the Board and how the proceeds ofsuch moneys will be applied: WHEREAS, the Board and the Public F'Jitity desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of setting lbrth the terms and conditions pursuant to which the Board will accept conlrihutions find deposit such contributions into the In f"ra511'llelUre Development Fund Cor the purposes set I,61-th herein, all subject to the terms ol'this Agreement. NOW,TI-IERE ORE, ill consideration of the mutual covenants ;end agreements herein set forth, the Board and the Public Entity hereby covenant and agree as Follows: ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS In addition to the terms defined ill the Recitals to this Agreement and elsewhere herein, as used in this Agreement the 161lowing terms shall have the following meanings: "Application" means file request file assistance presented to the Board on Febrlary 19, 2002 by the Public Entity attached hereto as I?xhibit B. For the purposes of this Agreement, the parties acknowledge that the Project shall consist ol'Ihc Project described in Exhibit A hereto. "Contribution" means any contribution received by file Board pursuant to and in accordance with this Agreement. "Disbursement Request" means the Disbursement Rcqucst referred to in Section 4.3 hereof, and the form o1'which is am-whed hereto as Exhibit C. "Donor" means any person making a confribulion to the Board. "Local Jurisdiction" means the C'ity ol'.Icflcrson, `'lissouri. �� Material" means a standard 1111' 111aICrialit`' pllr•SI1a111 to which any change OC amendment W011ld, when added to all such other cham_,cs oi- amendments, result Ill it pI.1CICrlt 11e1'S011 COIISICIer•Illg SIICII change or anlendnlent material or would impact any individual line item of the Project Budget by .5% or afore. Any change shall he dcerlled tilaterial if the Board notifies the Public l.;ntity. prior to the el'Iective date of such change, that the Board considers such change to be llaferial. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no change to any line item shall lie deemed Material if the cost ol'such change (when added to all similar changes Which were not Material) is less; Ilan 51)�, ol'such line item. "Maximum Contributions" shall have the meaning set. lorth in Section 3.1 hereof. "Maximum 'fax Credits" shall have the meaning set kwth in Section 3.1 hereof'. "Project" means the projects described in the Application, including the streetscape improvements described in Exhibit A. and arm' additions, nlodiliclltions, equipment. replacements, repairs, reconstruction, restoration or substitutions thereto, approved by the Board. "Project Budget" means the aggregate Project Budget described on 1?xhibit 1) het•cto, and any amendments and additions thereto made in accordance with Section 5.8(a) of this Agreement. "Project Costs" means all reasonable or necessary costs and expenses, as mare 11111), described on Exhibit E, for the property described in F xhibit A. "Tax Credits" means tax credits issued by the Board in accordance with the Tax Cre(lit Statute and this Agreement in consideration of*('ontribmiolls. • "Tar Credit Statutc" shall have the meaning set filrth in file Recitals. ARTICL,1,. 11 FINDINGS AND I)E'1'EWMINATIONS; REPREISENTATIONS AND NVARRANTIES Section 2.1. Board's Determination of Project Benefit. The Board hereby finds and determines as follows: (a) The Project will signilicarilly benefit the City of .Ieffcrsorl and the State of Missouri by: (i) Making pl►bllc improvements; (ii) tilt creation of terllporary and permanent jobs: (iii) the creation and development oftolll'1SIll opportunities; and (iv) increasing local and state tax revenues; (b) The benefits to be derived by the State of' I'lissouri arc expected to exceed the benefits provided by the Board by this Agreement; (c) The Board's participation is a material precondition to the completion of the Project, and the Project would not proceed without the assistance provided by the hoard. Section 2.2. Public Entity's Determination of Project Benclit and Representations and Warranties. The Public Elitity hereby finds 111d determines as filllows: (a) The Projeet will significantly benefit the C'il� of .lel'Icrson and the State of Missouri by: (1) making public improvements; (ii) the creation ol'temporary and permanent jobs: (iii) the creation and development of tourism opportunities: and (iv) increasing local and state tax revenues; (b) The benefits to he derived by the State of Missom-i ire expected to exceed the benefits provided by the Board by this Agreement; (c) The Project would not proceed without the assistance provided by the Board. (d) The Public Entity (1) is a city organized and existing under the laws of the State, and (2) has lawfillly executed and delivered this .Agreement acting by and through its City Council. (e) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Public I'',ntity will not result in a breach ofany of the terms of', or constitute a default under, any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, lease or other agreement or instrument to MIMI the Public Entity is a party or by which it or ally of its property is bound or its bylaws or any of the CollSttlltolli►I of Statutory rules or regulations applicable to the Public Entity or its property. Section 2.4. No Private Benefit. The Public C:ntity represents and warrants that no portion of the Project or the proceeds of the Contributions shall benefit any private person, except. (br such benefits as may be conferred to private persons through the orClinary course of business in the development, construction and operation oflhc Project. -3- ARTICLE 111 CONTRIBUTIONS AND TAX CRE'DIT'S Section 3,1. Agreement to Accept Contributions and Issue Tax Credits, Subject to the requirements set forth herein, the Board hereby agrees to accept Contributions from Donors in a nuixiniturl aggregate amount of'$260,000. ("Maximum Contributions"), resulting in the potential issuance of'I'ax Credits in the maximum anlrntnt of$130,000 (the "Maxinlunl Tax Credits") and to deposit such Contributions into the Board's ill 1'r�lstructLire development fund, and to issue such honors' Tax Credits ill an amount not to exceed the lesser ol'(i) 50% of the amount ol'such Contribution, or (ii) the then current maximum amount authorized under the TlX Credit Statute. Such credits are only available in calendar year 2002. Any portion 0f such Annual Maxinitim Amount For which the Public Entity has not received written commitments For contributions for the current calendar year prior to December I, 2002, shall be forfeited effective midnight on December 1. 2002. This paragraph shall not restrict the owner orally Tax Credit from utilizing; the benellts of the carrylorwar•d provisions contained in the "fax Credit Statute. Section 3.2. Submission of Forst 101). The Board shall process cacti C'ont•rbuton which is accompanied by a properly completed form 100 and any other documents raluired by Missouri law. Any Contribution which is received for which the Board does not have a properly completed Form 100 and any other documents required by Missouri law shall be held by the Board until such documents are provided or, tit the option of'the Board, returned to the honor with a written notation stating why such Contribution is being returned. A copy of each returned donation shall also be sent to the Public Entity. The Board reserves the right to require any additional inllormation which the Board determines to be necessary to comply with the Hoard's statutes, as they may be amended from time to time, including but not limited to, the "Certificate of Reportable Contributions" from and Donor (which is not an indivi(Iual). Section 3.3. Minimum Donation. The Board shall not accept any donation in an amount less than $500.00. Any donation which is received Ibr less than such 11lininlunl amount shall be returned to the Donor with a written notation stativa that donations must be made in the minimum amount of $500.00. A copy ofeach returned donation shall also be sent to the Public i�lltity. Section 3.4. Processing Donations. 'fhe Board shall promptly process all completed donations. The Board expects that once a properly completed form 100 and all other required documents are received by the Board, together with the Contribution, the Board \�ill issue or cause to be issued the Tax Credits within 415 calendar days, but not more frequently than once a month. Section 3.5. Determination of Amount of Coll I Him tion, The '1111011111. (or value) of each Contribution shall be determined by the Board as 1611ows: Cash, The a111Ot1111 (Or value) 01' Cash Contributions shall be the fince 11110111lt of such Contribution. Marketable Securities. 'l he amount (or value) of marketable securities shall be the procceds received by the Board from the liquidation 01'suc11 marketable securities in accordance with the Donor's instructions approved and accepted by the Board, less the Board's costs ol'sellilIg suc:h securities. • -I- Unmarketable Securities and Other_Prol erty. No contributions 01' Lill iu"lrketable Securities or other property shall be permitted under this Agreement, All such determinations by the Board shall, absent manifest error, be conclusive and binding upon the Donors and the Public Entity, The Board reserves the right to reject any Contribution. Section 3.6. Public Entity Notice of Estimated Usable T.-IN C*IY'di1S. Oil or before November 1, 2002, the Public Frltity shall notify the Board in writing of that portion elf' the 1 lIXin1t1111 'fax Credits the Public Entity intends to utilize (the "C:stimated Usable Tax Credits") prior to December 1, 2002. In the event such amount is less than the Maxinlunl Tax Credits for such year, the Board shall be entitled to use the difference between the Maximum Tax Credits and the Fstillmlcd Usable Tax Credits for any other project of'the Board. The Public L ntity underSmIlds mid agrees that the nlaxinlurn amount of tax credits the Board may issue in a calendar year is linlited by the Tax Credit Statute. The Public Entity agrees to fully cooperate with the Board's efforts to use any tax credits provided hereunder which are not expected to be used by the 1'uhlic [? (h) In no event shall the Pl►l)liC Entity Suhmit More than one Disbursement Regnst to the Board each month, unless approved by the Board's I:xeculive Director, Section 4.4. Processing; of Disbursement Requests. Within tell (10) business days alter the submission ol'a fully completed Disbursement Request to the Board, the Executive Director shall process stteh request lily payment or immediately nolik, the Public Entity of any in Formation needed to process such Disbursement Request. Section 4.5, Deduction of Boal-d lees and Expenses. Concurrently tipon the receipt of each Contribution the Board shall deduct nn administrative fee in an ,uuount equal to 2'No of,the amount of all Contributions and its actual out-of=pocket expenses (including! the Iecs and expenses of the hoar(I's counsel) incurred by the Board in the execution and administration oI'this Agreement and shall furnish the Public L?ntity a detailed description of such deductions at least gllartcrly. Such lees shrill he in addition to any interest earned oil moneys invested in the Board Proicct Accomil. Section 4.6. Return of Contributions. In the event the Public Entity shall nolifv the Board that the Project has been abandoned tier any reason or upon all event ol`default under Section 6.1 hereof, then all Contributions held by the Board pursuant to Section 4,1 hereof or held by the Public Entity pursuant to Section 4.2 hcreol'shall be applied as follows: (i) gird. to reinlhtlrse the State lbr the cost of Tax Credits issued hereunder and actually used by the Donor with respect to such Contributions (net of fees and expenses) and (ii) second, used by the Board to pay liar in1rastruchire projects. AR`T'ICLE V THE 11110111,CT; RECORDS AND REPORTS Section 5.1. Access to the Project and Inspection; Operation of the Prujcct. '1`hc Board and the duly authorized agents of the Board shall have the right. at all reasonable tilrtes upon the Furnishing of reasonable advance notice under the circumstances, to enter tlpoll the Project and to examine and inspect the Project. The Board and rile duly authorized a,.pellk of the hoard shall also be permitted, at all reasonable tinleS upon reasonable advance notice under the circumstances. to examine the hooks and records of the Public Entity with respect to the Project and the Contributions and the obligations of the Public l_ntity' hcrclrndcr. Section 5.2. Reports and Financial Statements by file Public l?ntity. heg!,inning; on the date of the execution of this Agreement and ending one year 1011owing the later ol'tile final disbursement ofany Contributions held by the Board and payrr►ent of all costs of the Public Emily in connection will the Proieet, the Public Entity shall cause to be furnished to the Board: (a) All audit and compliance reports prepared for submission to any federal or state agency Or atilhorify as Sooll its pr'ac(icabb: after they the available. (b) Any other reports and any and all Financial statements prepared by employees ire agents of' the Public Entity (including; the Public Entity's accountants) relating, to the financial condition of the Public Entity and the status of (lie Project for distribution to (he Public Filtity or ntenlhers of the project's governing board as soon as practicable after they are available. -6- (c) As soon as practicable alter they are available hilt in no event more than 60 days titter the end of each quarterly fiscal period of each fiscal year, the unaudited financial statements of the Public Entity For such period. (d) As soon as practicable after they arc ay;tilahlc hilt in no event more than 150 Mays after the last day ofeach fiscal year, the audit report and audited financial statements of the Public Entity (br such fiscal year certified by the Public E.ntity's indCpen(Ient certillC(.I puhlic accountants. (c) Such additional information as the Board may reasonably request concerning the Public I ntity, including such statistical and other operating, information requested on a periodic hasis. Section 5.3. Reports by (fie Board to Ibc Public 1?ndty. I1pon the written request of the Public Entity, the Board shall furnish such information concerning the Boal'cl's receipt and disbursement ofC'ontributions as the Public Entity nlav rcr.t:,onahly I'Cqucst, but not more frCgllefilk than monthly. Section 5.4. Reports by the Public E'liti(y (u the Board. The Public I.ntity shrill furnish the Board with any reports relating to the Prcijecl prepared by it for disu•ibution to ik Board nlcnlhers. Section 5.5. Indemnification. (a) The Public f.:ntity release, the Board 1'rom. and agrees that the Board shall not be liable for, and indemnifies the Board against, any liabilities, losses, danmgCs (including attorneys' fins), causes of action, suits, claims, costs and expenses, demands and Judgments of line nature imposed upon or asserted against the Board (except to (he eN:tcnt that an'\of(lie l'oregoing arise,, n, a result of*the gross negligence or willrul misconduct of the Board, as applicable• or any of their officials. Commissioners, directors, officers, attorneys, accountants, employees or agents) on account of: (i) anN loss or (liuuuge to property or injury to or de"'Ith of,or loss by any person that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever pertaining to the aC(I►liring, constructing. demolishing, renovating. improving and operation of the Project; (ii) any breach or defiant on the part of'tile Public Entity in the perfcn-11lartce of'ally covenant or agreement of the Public Entity under this Agreement or an\ related document, or any of its agents, coil I.ractors, Servants, employees of licensees. (III) violation ofally law. Ordinance or regulation allecting the ownership, occupancy ( r use of the Proicct; (iy) any los, sutler-cd h\ art) Donor as a result of, the inability 01'(Ile DOIlOr to Ilse a11y Tax C 'Cdit issued by the Board, other than as a result of the lililure of the Board to issue such "fax C'I'cdit upon receipt by tile; Board of'the necessary information. (v) ;►ny loss resulting from any Crlvironnle►ltal violation at the Project. and (yi) any claim or action or proceeding with respect to tilt matter, set Forth in subsections (i), (ii). (iii), (iy) an(I (y) above brought thereon. (b) In case any action or proceeding is brought against the Board in respect of which in(lemnity Illily be sollght llel'ell11del', the Buiu(I shall promptly gi%c notice ol'Ihat action or proceeding to the Public f;ntity, and the Public I1111tity upon receipt ol'that uotiee shall have the ohligaiion and the right to assume the defense of the action or proceeding; provided, that litilurc of a party to give that notice Shall not relieve the PIlhlir. f;ntity froill any of its obligations under this Section unless that linilure prejudices (he dclense ol' the action or proceeding by the Public l:.ntity. Ally one or Illore of' the indcmnilied parties shall have file right to employ separate counsel with respect to any such claim or in any such action and to participate in (Ile dclense thereof: hilt the IeCS 111d CApeIISCS 01'such counsel shall be at the expense of such indemnified party or indemnified pill-tics unless the elliployllwnt of such counsel has been specifically authorized, ill writing, by the Public I'llti(y or the indentllified parties reasonably conclude that there is n conflict of interest that would prevent Counsel li)r the Public I ntily • -7- from at cquately representing both life Public I"ntity lulu the indenufiffed parties. 'I he Public FAntity shall not be liable for any settlement without its consent. (c) The indcmnificmion set Forth above is inttndel to and shall Include the indemtli(irUion o1'1111 affected officials, directors, officers, attorneys, accountantS, financial advisers and employees of the Board. That indenfnitication is intended to and shall he cidorccable by life Board to the Rill extent permitted by law, (d) The Public Entity releases the hoard I'rom. and agrees 111111 life hoard shall not he liable far, any liabilities, losses, damages (including attorneys' fees), catlws of action, suits, claims, costs and expenses, dc.liarlds and judgments ol'any nature on account o1': (i) any Ios; or darllagc to propel IV ter' injury to ()r death of'of- loss by any person that play he occasioned In' am cat1w lthal;ocvcr pertaining to the acquiring. constructing, demolishing„ renovating„ infprowing and operation of the Project; (ii) any breach or' dc(ilult on the part ol'the Pllhlir I::nlily in the perfornu►nce of,Illy coVcaant or agrcert►crlt of Ilse Public f",ntity under this Agreement or ally related document, or ar1'i,inl: Proof ally act or lililnrc to act by the Public Entity, or lufy of its lag cIIIS, contralctors, servants, cnfployecs or licensees: (iii) violation of any law, ordinance or regulation affecting life ownership, occnpanc ,r use of the Project: (iv) any loss suffered by any Donor as a result ol'thc inability of the I)onor to Ilse ally "fax ( rcdit issued by life Board, other than as if result of the (ifilure of,file Board to issue Stich Tax ('relit upon receipt by the Board of ille necessary in(brnlation, (v) any loss resldfing Cronl ally environufental violation at life Project, and (vi) any Claim or action or proccedilly with respect to the nfallas SO forth in subsectionS (i). (ii). (iii), (iw) alnd (v) above brought thereon. Section 5.6. Further Assurances and Corrective l list rtlnlents. 'I lie Board and the Public Entity from time to tilllc will execute, acknowledge and tluliwcr, or cause 10 he executed, acknowledged sad delivered, such further instruments as III'm reasonably he required for corl'ccting any inaulequalte or. incorrect description of' the Project and for carrying! out tlfc intention or 1'acilit sling, the performance of this Agreement. Section 5.7, Litigation Notice. 'I'hc Public I:ntit\ shall gi\c the Board prompt notice ofany action, suit ill' proceeding; bl it of against It at law of 111 ctltlllw, of hclowe ally governmental instrumentality or agency, \Oich. il'adversely dClel'111111et1. %\olild malteriallk infpair the right ol'the Public I?ntity to carry on the business which is contcnfplaled in connection \\ith lift: Projcel, or woldd rnateri"Ills and adversely affect its business, operalionS. properties, assets or condition. Section 5.11. Al'firmative Covenants of*tile Public Entity. 'I he Public I:utilw cowenaults and agrees that so long! as this Agrcenfcnt is ill effect, the Public FAItitw will strictly complN with each ol'the Collowing requirements: (a) All C'ontribntions shall he expended strictly in accordance with the Project 13LI(Iget. The Project Budget play he unIcndCd li'om time to lilac by the I'ublic Entity: provided. however, that Changes to the Project Budget which ::re Material will he made only with life m1tten consent of the Board. The Public Entity will llotifv the Board at least (1tllu•terly of 1111) non-NIatterial changes to the Project Budget. (b) The Board shall be named as an additional insured on 'III policies insuring the I'ublic Entity against liability claims in connection with the Public Fmity's ownership or operation ol`the Project. -ii- (d) The Public f:ntity shall not transfer, pledge:, lease or permit any assignment or lien to exist ur in any other manner dispow of the Public Entity's ownership interest in the Project without the prior written i onsent of the Hoard. A17'1'IC:LE VI M11SCELLANFOUS PROVISIONS Section 6.1. Default. In the event the Public Entity shall fail to perfi►rm any material covellant, condition or other provision ot'this Agreemem and such failure shrill continue f61, 30 clays after written notice thereof by the Board, the Board shall be entilled to retain r►li Contributions ill the hoard Project Account; provided, however, if such Iidlure is correctable but k such that it cannot he corrected within such 30-day period, such failure shrill not constitute a lirilure %%ithirn the meaning of this Section 6,1 if the Public I:nlity is diligently pursuing such corrective action and such fidlure is corrected within 120 days. Amounts retained by the Board pursuant to this Section Shalt he applied in accordance with Section 4.6 hereof. Section 6.2. Notices. Any nrlice, request, con►plaint, demand or other communication required or desired to be given or lined under this Agreement shall he in writing and Shull be dCCllled duty given or filed if'the same shall lie delivered by courier or overnight delivery service or duly mailed by first-class nail, postage prepaid, addressed as fi)llo\\s: (11) To the Board: Missouri Oevelopment Finance Board Harry S. Truman Bidg. 301 W. I figll Street, Room 680 Jet erson City, Missouri 65 10 1 Attcntion: C.owrolier 'telephone No. (573) 7`51-8.17') Telecopy No. (573) 526-•1 118 (b) To the Public I.:utity: Cite ol'.Icffcrson 320 East McCarty Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 Attention: Assistant to City ,Administrator 'telephone No. (.573) 631-6358 Telecopy No. (573) 63.1.632() The Board and the Public. Fi►tity nluy fmr►► tine to time designate. by notice given hereunder to the others of such parties, such other 'midrvss to which subsequent notices, certilicales or other communications Shall he sent. Section 6.3, Severability. Wally provision of this Agreement shall he held or decreed to be invalid, inoperative or unenforceable as applied in any particular case: in any.jurisdiclion or,jurisdictions -9- or in all jurisdictions, or in all cases because it conflicts with any otflcr provision or provisions hereof or filly constitution or statute or rule of public policy, or for any other reason, such circumstances shall not have the cffcct of rendering the provision in question inoperative or unenforceable in any other case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein contained invalid, inoperative or unenforceable to any extent whatsoever, Section 6.4. Execution in Counterpart. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be tun original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Section 6.5. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and be construed in accordance with the applicable (a%Vs of'the State of'Missouri. Section 6,6 Supremacy of Agreement. This Agreement Constitutes the only written agreement among the parties relating to the Project and the Contribution, and in the event of any conflict between any other oral or other written infornlntion, the terms of this Agreement shall supersede such conflicting information and shall control. j.T'he remainder of this page intentionally left blank.] -10- IN tiVI'CNESS WIII:R3"OF, cash of flu: pnrt.ics 11eCCtQ has Cnl1SL`d this Agreement t0 be signed in its respective name and behalf and its ofticial seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its duly authorized officers, all ns of the elate first above written. MISSOURI 1)EVELOPMENT FINANCE 130A.RD N fey;_ �1�,�>_.•_7 , . Robert V. Nliscrex, ISyy tive Director CITY nF JP,FFEItS0N, M I S S 0 U R I fay. , T. 'l:lian7a�:-1?,_Kac;kcrr,,-l�layo r PK llis Powell, City Clerk APPRO-VI;:) AS '1'O IV" m' Allen caarnee, City d6unselor 11 DESCRIPTION OF TIM, PROJECT I3ofu-d contributions will be used to purchase and install strectscape improvements to cnnipliment city-fiminced sidewalk improvements in the central business district. The streetscape improvenients will include the following: tree wells, mid-block pedestrian crossings, benches, trash receptacles, planters; and trees. r • " A-I ' r s I'll x1l111rr t;' AP,LIC rio wro i,44 r, HOARD See attaCllcd Ap licklo11, t. r Y. B A i f RECEIVED MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT' FINANCE BOARD JAN 2 8 2002 Missourl UevelopmaM Flnanoe Board DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TAX CREDIT FOR. CONTRIBUTION PROORikM The undersigned Applicant hereby submits this Application and requests the Missouri Development Finance Board (the ".Board") accept a Contribution, and, to the extent described herein, apply the proceCds of such Contribution for the purpose of financing the Project described below (the "Project") pursuant. to the Board's Tax Credit for Contribution Program. Date: 12103101 Total Amount of Proposed Contribution (eligime fortax credits): x'260,000. Name:_Cit), of.feferson Address: 320 East llll'cCartit Sheet City: Jef wwolr City County: Cole Zip Code: 65101 Contact: ]Melva Fast Telephone: Lj7R 634-6355 Fax: (57.3) 634-6.329 Title: Assistant to C(til A(Iministratol• A. THE APPLICANT 1. O_r Tanization : What type of uoovernmental entity is the Applicant? 1lfirnicipal 2. Le sal Counsel to the Applicant: M Ifouse Firm Name: City of.Ie/Jer•son Address: 320 Fast Vk.ca1't),Street City: Je fersolr Citv Stater 5110 Zip Code: 6510.1 Contact: Allen Garner Telephone: (573) (,34-6313 Fax: 573) 634-6329 3. What is the total population of the Applicant? 39.636 _ 4. In which state legislative District(s) is the Project located, House: 113 Senate: 6 U.S. Congressional District:, 0 Page 1 of 12 of Application AADownlown Revitalization Appllcatlon.doc B. TEHL PROJECT 1, Proiect Descri,t ion: Location of Project Site: - Downtown Jqf fer.son City Hich-Ma dison Cole _�_�,.___ _� (Street) (C hy) (Colmly) Provide a description of the Project, including land, buildings (type and sire), improvements, machinery and equipment to be acC uired or constructed, the principal use Of the flClhtiCS O11CC aCClllired or C011SIRICt, and (lie address of the proposed Project (attach Exhibits if necessary): 1'lie project is within the core downtown area in Jefferson Cit►'. Four hlocks/rare been included in this proPert. 1'!rc description of the ure is': 3 blacks fofHigh Streett front .leffe/•.so/r Street to.Ada/m Street. 1 black n Allrrdi.cntl ,S'trcel from High .S'ti-eet to C apilal Avenue. A /nrl) that identifies this project area is hic'ludeel on the newt prr,,e. Exhibit This downtown beautification proleet encompasses the complele renovation of the our block . area of historical dou"rrtown Jefferson Cilia. The renovation (funded bi,city's ha f sales tax) includes the replacement of the ccristing sidewalk with decorative brick-like pavers accenti.11`; the sidewalk lrealtnent. The new sirlew(Ilk will he wirier and better race/ADA standards for pedestrians. As Part of 1/1 is project, the eit.v would lire to incorporate/tew sYrcetscape: (not funded hip the half cent sales tax) new tree wells- inctal look, grale appecu'an:e new mid-hlock pedestrian erossinq.s - decorative brick1flashing lights new benches - metal, blend with historic light — new trash receptacles- metal/rueful look — planters and r'elVacement trees The concept is to accentuate the ea .still" historic bui/dims and li"111 fixtures by refurbishing/beautifj'dnr;!hc street scolrc as detad/�fl chore curd hris h' en developed as a overall beautification plan•fcrnderl throtrglr the n'.•111llrr�;rom. \Vhat is the expected date of"C011111 ICCnlent of Construction of'the Project? April 2002 What is the date the Project is expected to he completr_V ,April 2003 2. Project Costs; State the costs reasonably necessary for the aCllliiSitiOrl of the site and/or construction of the proposed Project together with any machinery and equiprllcnt in connection therewith, including any utilities hook-up, access roads, or appurtenant structures. The costs for the 4 block proposed sidewalk re rlacemcnt of the central business district is ,fit.S mil. It has been estimated bp the consultant, l arsorts-Brinckerhoff, another $300,000. is necessary to replace the streetscape. Currently, the citi, is looking for additional funds to fired this portion. Page 2 of 12 of Application A)D wmoent RevitAi attnn Apphcanan Aoc a AjdewalksTage2ofl IApp Description of latimatecl P t_Costs Cost Non- Financed with Contribution Contribution Amount Proceeds A.. Acquisition of Land....................................... Acquisition of Existing Buildings................... B. Infrastructure Costs: �- 1. Filling, grading and provision of drainage_ 2. Storm water retention............................... 3. Installation and extension of utilities (off=site) a. water........................I.......,....I............ b, sewer.................................................. c. sewage treatment................................ d. gas ..................................................... e. electricity ........................................... f communications and similar facilities ... 4. Installation and extension of utilities (on-site): a. water............................................. b. sewer.................................................. c. sewage treatment................................ d. gas ............................... e. electricity............................................ f, communications and similar facilities ... _ S. ConSt1'uCtion, Extension or .improvement of Roads and/or Rail Lines 6. Extension of sidewalks and curbinc; ........ 7. Elimination of Blight (please describe)..•. S. Other (please describe)........................... C. Facility ConStrUCtioll Costs (exclude inventory and working capital). I. Architectural and Engineering_.............. 2, Site Preparation................................ . 3. Materials..,.....,.., ,.. 4. Labor ........................... ......................... _- 5. Construction Contracts............... ........... 6. Utilities Connection...... ......................... 7. Paving and Landscaping......................... D.Renovation Costs ........................................ . 1. 743.000. 260,000. E. Machinery and Equipment F. Furniture and Fixtures..... _ G. Interest During Construction (From To _)............... ... I... w__ 1-I. Accounting, Legal, Nfiscellaneous.................. I. Contint ertcy .....:................... ................ Total Project Costs....... S 1.743'.000. , 260.000. Page 3 of 12 of Application A IDownlown Revitalization Aophcatlon.doc MM EQt,rce of FuI ds, State amount and sources of financing for all the Protect costs listed above. Sources AxnQ(In_t Contribution Proceeds (eligible for 50% tax credits) S .260.000. Applicant's Funds 51.643,000• Federal Funds _ State Funds Private Funds (non-tax credit contribution proceeds) S 700.000. Other (Please Describe) Total S;2,00.i,000• 3. Ownership Present legal owner of Project site: City o Je ersou If presently owned by Applicant, indicate date of purchase, reason for purchase, and current use of site: Part of OrhJinal Plat deeded to the C in, Is there a relationship legally or by virtue. of common control between either the current Project user or owner or the proposed Project owner and user or seller of the Project: Not applicahle YES = NO If yes, please give details. C. RNANCIAL INFORMA1 JON I, Financial Statements: Attach audited financial statements for at least the last three (3) Fiscal years, including the most recent interim statement (not more than 90 days old), See attached - Exhibit H an r_lk, a-/nof--o mr-ILC 2. Financial Difficulties: Has the Applicant, or any corporation formed by or on behalf of the Applicant, ever defaulted on its debt obligations, been involved in bankruptcy, creditor's rights, or receivership proceedings, or been involved in criminal proceedings bearing on the handling of financial matters? Yes = ArO If yes, please give details, Paste 4 of 12 of Application AADowntown Revitalization Applicatlon,doc 3. �.iti ati n; Is the Applicant presently involved in any litigation which could have a material effect on its financial solvency? m Yes = NO If yes, please give details. 4. Please list the Applicant's general fund and other key fund surpluses (or deficits) for the last four years. Capital Improv, General Fungi Fund Parking,Fund Year O for deficits O for deficits O for deficits 1998 $.1,362,415 $1,878,724 $1,157,621 1999 $5,118.291 53,002,487 $1,146,085 2000 $5,126,902 S1,618,162 ,X'2.405,413 2001 $4.8.17.621 S2,967,728 $2.593,76 5. Has the Applicant ever defaulted on any obligation or failed to appropriate for any lease or any other annual appropriation obligation during the last 20 years? Yes = NO If yes, please give details. D. PROJECT REVF'NUES Attach a cost benefit analysis showing; the total revenues generated as a result of the Project and the cost of all governmental assistance provided by the Project. Revenues and costs should be identified by each recipient or payee (private and governmental). See Project Description E. 1 DENTITICATION OF CONTRIBUTORS Has the Applicant identified who the contributors would be? YE'S _ No If Yes, please attach a list of names of potential contributors: .See attached Exhibit III If No, please explain why the Applicant believes such Contributions are likely to be obtained. When does the Applicant expect the Contributions to be ready to be made? Please be as specific as possible. Before end of 2002 Page 5 of 12 of Application k0owntown novitallzatlon Application.doc F. CERTIFICATION OF APPLICANT The undersigned hereby represents and certifies that, to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, this Application contains no information or data, contained herein or in the exhibits or attachments, that is false or incorrect. Dated this 4t:hday of December; 2001 / SIGNATURE: t-- NANIE: ' / Thomas P. Rackers TITI,E: Mayor .Administrative Fees Due Upon Execution of Tax Credit Agreement: 2% of the amount of all authorized Contributions of$1,000,000 or less; 1% of the amount of all authorized Contributions in excess of$1,000,000 Other Fees: Actual out-of-pocket expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Board's counsel) incurred by the Board in the execution and administration of a Tax Credit Agreement Page 6 of 12 of Application AADownlown Revitallutlon Application.doc EXHIBIT C DORM OF DJSBURSEMENT RI?QUI?ST Disbursement Request No. To: Missouri Development Finance Board Harry S. Truman Bldg. 301 W. High Street, Room 680 Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 Attn: Controller Telecopy No. (314) 526-4418 ftc: City of Jefl'wsan Downtown (Zevitalization Project - Disbursement Request from the Board Project Account You are hereby requested pursuant to Section 4.3 of the Tax Credit Agreement dated as of the _clay of , 200__ (the "Agreement"), to issue a check to the City of Jefferson (tile "Public Entity") to permit it to issue checks to the following named payee to provide for the payment or reimbursement of the following Project Costs (as defined in the Agreement): Description Pavee/Addressanx ID No. Amount L)f Project Costs 'the undersigned hereby states and certifies that: I. Each item listed above is a proper Project Cast (as defined in the Agreement). Attached hereto tire invoices, statements, bills or other documents evidencing the (act that such payment is duc. 2. These Project Costs have been incurred and are presently clue and payable or have been paid by tale Public Entity in connection with the Project. 3. No item listed above has previously been included in any other Disbursement Request previously approved by the Board under the provisions of the Agreement. 4. All necessary permits and approvals required fir the portion of'tile wort: on the Project for which this withdrawal is to be made have been issued and are in full force and effect. C-1 54 [No material change in the Project Budget,is'necessary as a result of the Payment of this request;] [As a result of this request we are hereby requesting that the Board approve a modification of the Project Budget as follows: l Dated this_ day of , 200 CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI By: Authorizes! Representative Approved for Payment on ,,200__ MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD By: Controller C-2 EXHIBIT D PROJECT BUDGET . ** Soard Infrastructure Tax Credit Portion ** Sources: Contributions $ 26,0,000 Total sources $ 260,000 Uses; Streetseape improvements $ 260,000 Total Board portion of project costs $260,000 " t t, t EXHIBIT r CONDITIONS RELA'T'ING TO DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE BOARD PROJECT ACCOUNT Only actual hard costs (bricks and mortar)of constructing and equipping the Project are eligible for reimbursei»ent with the proceeds of contributions relating to Tax Credits. Eligible costs include costs for material and labor, architectural and engineering costs,and environmental assessments. Reimbursable costs must be properly documented by acceptable accounting practices. -;s E-1 t r' TAX C'RED1'I' AGRL;hiVlh,N'I' 4 (City of Jefferson— Downtown Revitalization Tax Credit for Contribution Pi,ograni) THIS TAX CREDIT AGREEINIENT, dated as ofthe �_ day ol' _ 20_ (the "Agreement"), by and among the MISSOUM DEVI?LOP LENT FINANCE. 130;1.111), a body corporate and politic of the State of MISSOUri (the "Board"), and the City of Jefferson, a city organized and existing under the laws of the State of Missouri (the "I'ublic Entity"): WITNESSETI-I: WHEREAS, Section 100.286.6 of the Revised Statutes of Nlissuur•i (the "Tax Credit Statute") provides that any taxpayer shall be entitled to a tax credit against any tax otherwise due, under the provisions of Chapter 1113, IU.iVlo, excluding withholding tax imposed by Sections 143.191 to 143.261, R.S.Mo, Chapter 147, R.S.Ev1o, or Chapter 1118, R.S.Nlo, in the amount of fifty percent of any amount contributed in money or property by the taxpayer to the development and reserve fined, the infrastl uCure development fund or the export finance fund during the taxpayer's tax year, provided, however, the total tax credits awarded in any calendar year beginning after January I, 1994, shall not be the greater of ten million dollars or five percent of the average growth in general revenue receipts in the preceding three fiscal years; • WHEREAS, the Public Entity has regUested that the Board accept contributions from donors and make the proceeds of such contributions available to the Public Entity liar the purpose of paying fur the cost of a project described on Exhibit A hereto (the "Project"), all as more fully described in the application for assistance subrnitted to the Board (all as attached hereto as h:xhibit B, collectively, the "Project. Application"), WHEREAS, at a niecting of the L3u:ud held un February 19, 2002, the Public I:ntily made written presentations to the Board concerning the Project and the 111.0jec�t e\pl lication: WHEREAS, the Project will significantly benefit the Citv of*M'I'er•son and the State of Missouri by: (i) making public improvements; (ii) the creation oI ternporary and permanent .jobs; (iii) the creation and development of tourism oppOrtUnities; and (iv) increasing local and state tax revenues; WHEREAS, pursuant to a motion of the Board adopted at its nlecting held February 19, 2002, the Board approved the Project Application subject to certain limitations and considerations more fully described herein and directed the ExeeULive Director to work with the Public Entity in the preparation of this Agreement For the purpose of setting forth the terms and conditions Upon which contributions will be accepted by the Board and 11ow the proceeds of such moneys will be applied; WHEREAS, the Board and the Public Entity desire to enter into this Agreement fir the purpose of setting Forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which the Board will accept contributions and deposit such contributions into the InfrastruCture Development Fund for the purposes set forth herein, all subject to the terms of this Agreement. NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein set forth, the Board and the I ublic Entity hereby covenant and agree as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINI'T'IONS In addition to the terms defined in the Recitals to this Agreement and elsewhere herein, as used in this Agreement the following terms shall have the 161lowing meanings: "Application" means the request Ior assistance presented to the Hoard on F-cbruary 19, 2002 by the Public Entity attached hereto as Exhibit I3. For the purposes of this Agreement, the parties acknowledge that the Project shall consist of the Project described in Exhibit A hereto, "Contribution" means lily eontrlbution received by the Board prlrsrlallt tO and ill aCCol'danCe with this Agreement, "Disbursement Request" means the Disbursement Request referred to in Section 4.3 hereof and the Corm of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C. "Donor" means any person making i contribution to the Board, "Local Jurisdiction" means the City of'Jefferson, (Missouri. "Material" means a standard [or materiality pursuant to which any chance or amendment would, when added to all such other changes or amendments, result in a prudent person Considering such change or amendment material or would impact any individual I ne item of the Project Budget by 5% or more. Any change shall be deemed Material if the Board notifies the l'uhlie Entity. prior to the r.ff'ective date of such change. that the Board considers such change to be i\'laterial. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no change to any Ilse iterll shall be deenled r\'lateri 11 if the cuss of such change (when acl(lecl to all similar changes which were not iMaterial) is less than i% of such line item. "Maximum Contributions" shall have the meaning set Iorth in Section 3..1 hereof. "Maximum Tax Credits" shall have the nleaning, set forth in Section 3.1 hereof. "Project" means the projects described in the Application, including the streetscape improvements described in Exhibit A, and any addit.ions, modifications, equipment, replacements, repairs, reconstruction, restoration or substitutions thereto, approved by the Board. "Project Budget" nleans the aggregate Project Budget described on Exhibit D hereto, and any amendments and additions thereto made in necordance with Section 5.8(a) of this Agreement. "Project Costs" means all reasonable or necessary costs and expenses, as more fully described oil Exhibit E, for the property described in Exhibit A, "Tax Credits" means tax credits issued by the Board in accordance with the 'fax Credit Statute and this Agreement in emisideration of Contributions. "Tax Credit Statute" shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals. ARTICLE 11 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS; REPRESENTA'T'IONS AND WARR)1NTIES Section 2.1. Board's Determination of Project Benefit. The Board hereby finds and determines as follows: (a) The Project will significantly benefit the City of Jefferson and the State of Missouri by: (i) making public improvements; (ii) the creation of temporary sand permanent jobs; (iii) the creation and development of tourism opportunities; and (iv) increasing local and state tax revenues; (b) The benefits to be derived by the State of Missouri are expected to exceed tite benefits provided by the Board by this Agreement; (c) The Board's participation is :I material precondition to the completion oP the Project, and the Project would not proceed without the assistance provided by the Board. Section 2.2. Public Entity's Determination of Project Benefit and Representations and Warranties. The Public Entity hereby finds and determines as follows: (a) The Project will significantly benefit the City of Jefferson ;Ind the State of Missouri by: (i) making public improvements; (ii) the creation of temporary and permanent jobs; (iii) the creation and development of tourism oPPortunitics; and (iv) increasing local and state tax revenues; (b) The benefits to be derived by the State of il9issouri IN expected to exceed the benefits provided by the Board by this Agreement; (c) The Project would not proceed without the assistculce provided by the Board. (d) The Public Entity (1) is a City organized and existing under the laws of'the State, and (2) has lawfully executed and delivered this Agreement acting by ►uul through its City Council. (e) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Public Entity will not result in a breach of any of the terms of, or constitute a default Under, any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, lease or other agreement or instrument to which the Public Entity is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound or its bylaws or any of the constitutional or statutory rules or regulations applicable to the Public Entity or its properly. Section 2.4. No Private Benefit. The Public Entity represents and warrants that no portion of the Project or the proceeds of the Contributions shall benefit any privrlte person, except far s►ach benefits as may be conferred to private Persons through the ordinary course of bu:;inCS5 in the development, construction and operation of the Project. -3- ARTICLE UI CONTRIBUTIONS AND TAX CREI)ITS Section 3.1. Agreentent to Accept Contributions and Issuc Tax Credits. Subject to the requirements set forth herein, the Board hereby agrees to accept Contributions from Donors in a tnaxinlunl aggregate amount of`5260,000. ("ivla\illllltll Contributions"), resulting in the potential issuance of Fax Credits in the nulxilllunl amount of 15130.000 (tile "Maxinlunl Tax Credits") and to deposit such Contributions into the Board's infrastructure devcloprnent ftuld, and to issue such Donors' `fax Credits in an tullount not to exceed the lesser of(i) 50'N ol'the amount of such Contribution, or (ii) the then current nlrtxinlunl an10t►nt aUtliori/.cd Linder the Tax Credit Statute. Such credits are only available in calendar year 2002. Any portion of such Annual Maxinlunl Amount for which the Public Entity has not received written cornmitnlents for contributions for the current ccllcndar year prior to December 1, 2002. shall be forfeited effective midnight on December 1, 200"2. This paragraph shall not restrict the owner of any Tax Credit Iron utilizing the benefits of,the carryforwarcl provisions container] in the Tax Credit Statute. Section 3.2. Submission of Farm 100. The Board shall process each Contribution which is accompanied by n properly completed Form 100 and ally other cloctinlents required by Missouri law. Any Contribution which is received for which the Board does not have a properly completed Fornl 100 and any other dOClllllelltS required by Missouri law shall be held by the Board until such documents are provided or, at the Option of the Bonrcl, returned to the Donor with a written notation stating why such Contribution is being returned. A copy of each returned donation shall also be sent to the Public Entity. Tile Board reserves the right to require clay additional information which the Board determines to be necessary to cOnlply with the Board's statutes, as they may be amended From time to time, includin`, but not limited to, the "Certificate Of Reportable Contributions" from arty D01101'(which is not an in(lividual). Section 3.3. iNiinimunt Donation. The 13Oarcf shall not accept ;1I1V donation in an amount less than $500.00. Any donation which is received for less than such minimum amount shall he returned to the Donor with n written notation stating that donations must be made in t.hu IlllllllTllllll 11110LIllt Of $500.00. A copy of each returned donation shall ;IISO he sent tO the Public Flltily. Section 3A. Processin(l Donations. The l3oard shall promptly process till completed donations. The Board expects that once ;l properly completed Form 100 and all other required doctinicllts are received by the Board, together with the Contribution. the 130clyd will issue or cause to be issued the Tax Credits within 45 Calendar d;lvs. but not 1110re I VLlllCntly thcul Once a 111011th. Section 3.5. Determination of Amount of COntributiou. "file 1 111 0 11 11 1 (or value) of cash Contribution shall be (fete rill illelf by till: Board as follows; Cash. The amount (or v;tluc) Of ca;h C0111rIbIItiMIS s11a11 be the lace anluunt of such Contribution. Marketable Securities. The amount (or value) of nlarkumble securities shall be the proceeds received by the Board from the liquidation ol'such marketable securities in ticcordance with the Donor's instructions approved and accepted by the Board, less the Bom-d's costs ol'selling Stich securities. Unmarketable Securities and Other Pro erty. No contributions of unmarketable securities or other property shall be permitted under this Agreement. All such determinations by the Board shall, absent manifest error, be conclusive and binding upon the Donors and the Public Entity, The Board reserves the right to reject any Contribution, Section 3,6. Public Entity Notice of Estimated Usable Tax Credits. On or before November 1, 2002, tine Public Entity shall notify the Board in writing of that portion of the Maximum Tax Credits the Public Entity intends to utilize (tile "Estimated Usable Tax Credits") prior to December 1, 2002. In the event such amount is less than the Maximum Tax Credits I'or such year, the Board shall be entitled to use the difference between the MaXimunl Tax CreClits and the Estimated Usable Tax Credits for any other project of the Board. ThC Public Entity understands and agrees that the maximum amount of tax credits the Board nraV issue ill a calendar year is limited by the Tax Credit Statute. The Public Entity agrees to fully cooperate with the Board's efforts to use any tax credits provided hereunder which are not expected to be used by the Public Entity. Section 3.7. Donations in Excess of Maximum Contributions. The Board and the Public Entity agree that in the event the Board receives in any year Contributions in excess of the Maxinuull Contribution set forth in Section 3.1 hereof, the Board shall return such donation to the Donor thereof with a statement that Tax Credits arc no longer available 1101-such d0llatiOnS. ARTICLE 1V APPLICATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS Section 4.1. Board's Application of Contributions. All Contributions received by the Board shall be deposited in the same manner as other allun►ntS received by the Board, and the amount of such Contributions shall be maintained by the Board on its books and records (the "Board Project Account"). All moneys on deposit in the Board Project Account shall be invested by the Board in accordance with its investment guidelines, All interest earnings on such amounts shall accrue to the Board and shall not be credited to the Board Project Account. I Section 4.2. Disbursements front the Board .Project Account. 7 he Board shall disburse amounts from the Board Project Account upon receipt of fully executed disbursement requests in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (each a "DisburSenlent RCgUCSt."). The Board shall be entitled to rely upon each Disbursement Request in disbursing a1110LIIItS frorll the Board Project Account and it shall have no duty to conduct any investigation into the authenticity of"tile signatures on such Disbursement Request or the accuracy of the information ,ct forth therein. Section 4.3. Procedures for Disbursements. The Board and the Public Entity hereby agrees to the following procedures in connection with diSbUl•SCll1CntS from the Board Project Account: (a) All Disbursement Requests shall be submitted to the Board for approval as provided in Section 4.4 hereof. All payments from the Board Project Account shall be made payable to the Public Entity for further disbur•Senlent to the Public Entity or as the payees set forth in the Disbursement Request, -5- (b) in no event shall the Public Entity submit more than one Disbursement Request to the Board each month, unless approved by the Board's Executive Director. Section 4.4. Processing of Disbursement Requests. Within ten (10) business days :after the submission of it fully completed Disbursement Request to the Board, the Executive Director shall process such request for payment or immediately notify the Public Entity of any information needed to process such Disbursement Request. Section 4.5. Deduction of Board fees and Expenses. Concurrently upon the receipt of each Contribution the Board shall deduct an administrative fee in an amount equal to 2% of the amount of all Contributions and its actual out-of-pocket expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Board's counsel) incurred by the Board in the execution and administration of this Agreement and shall furnish the Public Entity a detailed description of such deductions at least quarterly. Such fees shall be in addition to any interest earned On moneys invested in the Board Project .Account. Section 4.6. Return of Contributions. In the event the Public Entity shall notify the Board that the Project has been abandoned for any reason or upon an event of default under Section 6.1 hereof, then all Contributions held by the Board pursuant to Section 4.1 hereof or held by the Public Entity pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof shall be applied as follows: (i) first, to reimburse the State for the cost of Tax Credits issued hereunder and actually used by the Donor With respect to such Contributions (net of fees and expenses) and (ii) second, used by the Board to pay for infrastructure projects. ARTICLE V THE PROJECT; RECORDS AND REPORTS Section 5.1. Access to the Project and inspection; Operation of the Project. The Board and the duly authorized agents of the Board shall have the right, at all reasonable tinles upon the furnishing of reasonable advance notice under the circumstances, to enter upon the Project and to examine and inspect the Project. The Board and the duly authorised agents Of the 13oa,•cl shall also be permitted, at all reasonable times upon reasonable advance notice under the circumstances, to examine the books and records of the Public Entity with respect to the Project and the Contributions and the obligations of the Public Entity hereunder. Section 5.2. Reports and Financial Statements by the Public Entity. Beginning on the date of the execution of this Agreement and ending one year following the later of the final disbursement of any Contributions held by the Board and payment of all costs of the Public Entity in connection with the Project, the Public Entity shall cause to be furnished to the Board: (a) All audit: and compliance reports prepared fur suhnlission to any federal or state agency or authority as soon as practicable after tile), are available. (b) Any other reports and any and al financial statements prepared by employees or agents of the Public Entity (including the Public Entity's accountants) relating to the financial condition of the Public Entity and the status of the Project for distribution to the Public Entity or members of the project's governing board as soon as practicable after they are available. -6- (c) As soon as practicable after they are available but in no event more than 60 days after the end of each quarterly fiscal period of each fiscal year, the unaudited f inanciai statements of the Public Entity Far•such period. (d) As soon as practicable after they are available but in no event more than 150 days after the last day of each fiscal year, the audit report and audited financial statements of the Public Entity for such fiscal year certified by the Public Entity's independent certified public accountants. (c) Such additional information as the Board nlay reasonably request concerning the Public Entity, including such statistical and other-operating information requested on a periodic basis, Section 5.3. Reports by the Iioartl to the Public Entity. Upon the written request of the Public Entity, the Board shall furnish such information concerning the Board's receipt and disbursement of Contributions as the Public Entity may reasonably request, but not more frequently than monthly. Section 5.4. Reports by the Public Entity to the Board. 1'11e Public Entity shall furnish the Board with any reports relating to the Project prepared by it for distribution to its Board members. Section 5.5. Indenuliffcation. (a) The Public Entity releases the Board from, and agrees that the Board shall riot be liable for, and indemnifies the Board against, any liabilities, losses, damages (including attorneys' fees), causes of action, suits, claims, costs and expenses, demands and judenlents Of any nature imposed upon or asserted against the Board (except to the extent that any of the fbreioing arises as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Board, as applicable. or any of their officials, commissioners, directors, officers, attorneys, accountants, employees or agents) on account Of: (r) any loss or damage to property or injury to or death of or loss by any person that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever pertaining to the acquiring, constructing, demolishing, renovating, improving and operation of the Project; (ii) any breach or clefhult On the part of the Public Entity in the performance of any covenant or agreement of the Public Entity under this Agreement or any related document, or any of its agents, contractors, servants, employees or licensees; (iii) violation of any law, ordinance Or regulation affecting the ownership, occupancy or use of the Project: (iv) any loss Suffered by any Donor as a result Of the inability of the Donor to use any Tax Credit issued by the Board, Other than as it result of the failure of the Board to issue such Tax Credit upon receipt by the Board of the necessary information, (v) any loss resulting from any environmental violation at the Project, and (vi) any claim Or action or proceeding with respect to the matters set forth in Subsections (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above brought thereon. (b) In case ally action or proceeding is brought against the Board in respect of which indemnity may be sought hereunder, the Board shall promptly give notice of that action or proceeding to the Public Entity, and the Public I'ntity upon receipt of'that notice shall have the obligation and the right to assume the defense of the action or proceeding; provided, that flilUre of a party to give that notice shall not relieve the Public Entity from any of its obliLatiOns under this Section unless that failure prejudices the defense of the action or proceeding by the Public E:ntily. Any one or more of the indemnified parties shall have the right to employ separate counsel with respect to any such claim or in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such indemnified party or indenlllilicd ptll•ties unless the enlploynlent of such counsel has been specifically authorized, in writing. by the Public I:.ntity or the indemnified parties reasonably conclude that there is a conflict of interest that would prevent counsel for the Public Entity -7- from adequately representing both the Public Entity and the indemnified parties. The Public Entity shall not be liable for any settlement without its consent. (c) The indemnification set forth above is intended to and shall include the indemnification of all affected officials, directors, officers, attorneys, accountants, financial advisors and employees of the Board. That indemnification is intended to and shall be enforceable by the Board to the full extent permitted by law. (d) The Public Entity releases the Board from, and agrees that the Board shall not be liable for, any liabilities, losses, damages (including attorneys' fees), causes of action, suits, claims, costs and expenses, demands and judgments of any nature on account of: (i) any loss or damage to property or injury to or death of or loss by any person that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever pertaining to the acquiring, constructing, demolishing, renovating, improving and operation of the Project; (ii) any breach or default on the part of the Public Entity in the performance of any covenant or agreement of the Public Entity under this Agreement or any related document, or arising from any act or failure to act by the Public Entity, or any of its agents, contractors, servants, employees or licensees; (iii) violation of any law, ordinance or regulation affecting the Ownership, occupancy or use of the Project; (iv) any loss suffered by any Donor as a result of the inability of the Donor to use any Tax Credit issued by the Board, other than as a result of the failure of the Board to issue such Tax Credit upon receipt by the Board of the necessary information, (v) any loss resulting from any environmental violation at the Project, and (vi) any claim or action or proceeding with respect to the matters set forth in subsections (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above brought thereon. Section 5.6. Further Assurances and Corrective instruments. Tile Board and the Public Entity from time to time will execute, acknowledge and deliver, or cause to be exeC,uted, acknowledged and delivered, such further instruments as may reasonably be required for correcting any inadequate or incorrect description of the Project and for carrying out the intention or facilitating the performance of this Agreement. Section 5.7. Litigation Notice. The Public Entity shrill give the Board prompt notice of any action, suit or proceeding by it or against it at law or in equity, or before any governmental instrumentality or agency, which, if adversely determined, would materially Impair the right of the Public Entity to carry on the business which is contemplated in connection with the Project, or would materially and adversely affect its business, operations, properties, assets or condition. Section 5.8. Affirmative Covenants of the Public Entity. The Public Entity covenants and agrees that so long as this Agreement is in effect, the Public Entity will strictly comply with each of the following requirements: (a) All Contributions shall be expended strictly in accordance with the Project Budget, The Project Budget may be amended from time to time by the Public Entity; provided, however, that changes to the Project Budget which are Material will be made only with the written consent of the Board. The Public Entity will notify the Board at least quarterly of any non-Material changes to the Project Budget. (b) The Board shall be named as an additional insurer) on all policies insuring the Public Entity against liability claims in Connection with the Public Entity's ownership or operation of the Project. -8- (d) The Public Entity shall not transfer, pledge, lease or permit any assignment or lien to exist or in any other manner dispose of the Public Entity's ownership interest in the Project without the prior written consent of the Board. ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 6.1. Default. In the event the Public Entity shall fail to perform any material covenant, condition or other provision of this Agreement and such failure shall continue for 30 days after written notice thereof by the Board, the Board shall be entitled to retain all Contributions in the Board Project Account; provided, however, if such failure is correctable but is such that it cannot be corrected within such 30-day period, such failure shall not constitute a failure within the meaning of this Section 6.1 if the Public Entity is diligently pursuing such corrective action and such failure is corrected within 120 days. Amounts retained by the Board pursuant to this Section shall be applied in accordance with Section 4.6 hereof. Section 6.2. Notices. Any notice, request, complaint, demand or other communication required or desired to be given or filed under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given or filed if the same shall be delivered by courier or overnight delivery set-vice or duly mailed by first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: (a) To the Board: Missouri Development Finance Board Harry S. Truman Bldg. 301 W. High Street, Room 680 Jefferson City, Missouri 65 10 1 Attention: Controller Telephone No. (573) 751-3179 Telecopy No. (573) 526-4418 (b) To the Public Entity: City of.lefl'erson 320 East McCarty Street Jefferson City, Nlissouri 65101 Attention: Assistant to City Administrator Telephone No. (573) 634-6355 Telecopy No. (573) 634-6329 The Board and the Public Entity nlav from time to time designate, by notice given hereunder to the others of such parties, such other address to which subsequent notices. certificates or- other communications shall be sent. Section 6.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or deemed to be invalid, inoperative or unenforceable as applied in any particular case in ally Jur►sdictia►l Or jurisdictions _9_ or in all jurisdictions, or in all cases because it conflicts with any other provision or provisions hereof or any constitution or statute or rule of public policy, or for any other reason, such circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering the provision in question inoperative or unenforceable in any other case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein contained invalid, inoperative or, unenforceable to any extent whatsoever. Section 6.4. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Section 6.5. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by and be construed in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Missouri. Section 6.6 Supremacy of Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the only written agreement among the parties relating to the Project and the Contribution, and in the event of any conflict between any other oral or other written information, the terms of this Agreement shall supersede such conflicting information and shall control. [The remainder of this page intentionally left blank.] -10- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be signed in its respective name and behalf and its official seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its duly authorized officers, all as of the date first.above written. MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD By: Robert V. Miserez, Executive Director CITY OF JEFFERSON,MISSOURI By: r `� — xorrtas-P 11.achc rs;Mayo �rp ATF" T: rPh,' lis Powell,City Clerk APP 11 D AS TO F j Allen Garner, ity Counselor „ 11 EXHIBIT A , DESCRIPTION OF THE'PROJECT ` ..Board contributions will be used to purchase and install streetscape'improvements.to compliment city-financed sidewalk improvements in the central business district, The streetscape improvements will include the following: tree wells, mid-block pedestrian crossings, benches, trash receptacles, planters, and trees a. : R t. A , EXHITJIT B API'L[CATION'CO TILT 13()ATLD. See attached application, f9. ly t. 4 { (1} f l L s F"o , [� 1 s ,Yl s 3. RECEIVED MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD JAN 2 s 2002 Missouri gaystopman FInanoo Board DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TAB. CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM The undersigned Applicant hereby submits this Application and requests the Missouri Development Finance Board (the "Board") accept a Contribution, and, to the extent described herein, apply the proceeds of such Contribution for the purpose of financing the Project described below (the "Project") pursuant to the Board's Tax Credit for Contribution Program. Date: 1210.3101 Total .Amount of Proposed Contribution (eligible for tax credits): S260.000. Name: ON of Jefferson Address: 320 Fast McCarty Street City; Jeffelson ON County: Cole `Lip Code; 6110.1 Contact: Melva Fast Telephone: f573) 63.1-6335 Fax: f i 73) 634-6329 Title: Assistant to City Administrator A. THE APPLICANT 1. Oreanization: What type of governmetital entity is the Applicant? 3funicipal 2. Lea-al Counsel to the Applicant: In IJorese Firm Name: ON of.fefferson Address: 320 East AkCm'ty Street City: Jefferson City State: Atn Zip Code: 65101 Contact: Allen Garner Telephone:.(5 73) 634-6313 Fax: 573) 634-6329 3. What is the total population of the Applicant?_39.636 4. In which state legislative District(s) is the Project located. House: 113 _ Senate: 6 U.S. Congressional District: 9 Page 1 of 12 of Application MDowntown Ravitallxation Appllubon.doc B. THE PROJECT 1. Pro*ect Description: Location of Project Site; - Downtown Jefferson: City Ili,h-Madison Jefferson Gila, Cole (Street) (City) (County) Provide a description of the Project, including land, buildings (type and size), improvements, machinery and equipment to be acquired or constructed, the principal use of the facilities once acquired or constructed and the address of the proposed Project (attach Exhibits if necessary): The project is within the core downtoiwn area in Jefferson City. Four blocks have beet? included in this pro ect. The description the area is: 3 blocks n?ocks n ITiuh Street ft-on?.Ieffe-son Street to Adams!dams Street. — 1 block of 3.1adison Street froni fli,h Street to Capital Avenue. A Harp that identifies this project area is included on the neat page. Exhibit I This downtown beautification project encompasses the complete renovation of the our block area of historical downtown Jefferson City. Tire renovation (funded by city's half sales tax) includes the replacement of the ewisting sidewalk wwith decorative brick-like pavers accenting the sidewwalk treatment. The new sidewalk Twill be wider and Better meet ADA standards for pedestrians. As part of this project, the cite would like to incorporate netiv streetscape: (not funded by the half emit sales tax) netiv tree swells -metal look, grate appearance 0 _ new rrlid-block pedestrian crossings- decorative brick1flashin, lights neu,benches - metal, bland with historic light new trash receptacles- metallmetal look — planters and replacement trees The concept is to accentuate the cttisting historic buildings and light fixtures by reftirbisluttg/beautifi?ing the street scope as detailed above and has been developed cis a overall beautification plan fiinded through the MPF'ro,raln. What is the expected date of commencement of construction of the Project? April 2002 What is the date the Project is expected to be compieted? April 2003 2. Proiect Costs: State the costs reasonably necessary for the acquisition of the site and/or construction of the proposed Project together with any machinery and equipment in connection therewith, including any utilities hook-up, access roads, or appurtenant structures. Rie costs for the 4 block proposed sidewalk replacement of the central business district is $1.3 miG It has been estimated by the consultant, arsons-Brinckerhoff, another $500,000. is necessary to replace the streetscape. Currently the city is looking for additional funds to fund this portion. Page ? of 12 of Application AADowntown Re4iL'amdoti Applicathon.doc c!/S id ewaI"-/Page 2osl 2.App IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be signed in its respective name and behalf and its official seal to be hereunto affixed and, attested by its duly, ; authorized officers, all as of the date first above written, MISSOURI DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD By; Robert V. Miserez, Executive Director CITY OE JTCFERSOV, MISSOURI -�By; 'I"itle: IJY'�'�i%LiC,9'1=-��ilrll'�✓'_�Q r11♦ Description �f Estimated Project Costs Cost Non- Financed with Contribution Contribution Amount Proceeds A. Acquisition of Land....................................... Acquisition of Existing Buildings................... _ B. Infrastructure Costs: L Filling, grading and provision of drainage.. 2. Storm water retention............................... 3. Installation and extension of utilities (oft-site) a. water.................................................. b. sewer................................ c, sewage treatment................................ d. gas ..................................................... _ e. electricity..—......... ............................. f: communications and similar facilities ... 4. Installation and extension of utilities (on-site): a. water.................................................. b. sewer.................................................. C. sewage treatment—............I................ d. gas ..................................................... - e. electricity............................................ f. communications and similar facilities ... _ 5. Construction, l xtension or Improvement of Roads and/or Rail Lines 6. Extension of sidewalks and curbinu ........ 7. Elimination of 1:31iglit (please describe).... S. Other (please describe) C. Facility Construction Cost. (exclude inventory and �vorkinyg capital): 1. Architectural and Engineering................. 1) Site Preparation...., 3. Materials ...................... ......................... 4. Labor..................................................... 5. Construction Conti-acts 6. Utilities Connection................................ 7. Paving and Landscaping ........... D.'Renovation Costs .......................................... 1. 743.000. 260,000. E. ivfachinery and Equipment F. Furniture and Fixtures.................................... G.Interest During Constriction (From --To___)........................ 1-I. Accounting, Legal, Nfiscellar.euus.................. 1. Contingency ............... Total Project Costs........ S'7.743.000.. S260,000, Page 3 of 12 of Application AADownlown Revitalization Application Coe Source of Funds: State amount and sources of financing for all the Project costs listed above. Sources Amount Contribution Proceeds (eligible for 5001'0 tax credits) S 260.000. Applicant's Funds $7.643,000. Federal Funds State Funds _ Private Funds (non-tax credit contribution proceeds) S 100.000. Other (Please Describe) Total ,2.003,OlIO. 3. Ownership' Present legal owner of Project site: Citv of.lefferson If presently owned by Applicant, indicate date of purchase, reason for purchase, and current use of site: Purl of Original Plat deeded to the City Is there a relai.ionship legally or by virtue of common control between either the current Project user or owner or the proposed Project owner and user or seller of the Project: Not applicable =YES - NO If yes, please give details. C. MANCIAL I.1\'FORIViA11ON' 1. Financial Statements: Attach audited financial statements for at least the last three (3) fiscal years, including the most recent interim statement (not more than 90 days old). See attached - Rvhihit H 0n (Ili m7',.- ov: J3 p-FLc,. 2. Financial Difficulties; Has the Applicant, or any corporation formed by or on behalf of the Applicant, ever defaulted on its debt obligations, been involved in bank=ruptcy, creditor's rights, or receivership proceedings, or been involved in criminal proceedings bearing on the handling of financial matters' Yes NO If yes, please give details. Page 4 of 12 of Application A"Downtown Revltailzntion Appkatlon.dcc i 3. Litigation; Is the Applicant presently involved in any litigation which could have a material effect on its financial solvency? - Yes = NO If yes, please give details. 4. Please list the Applicant's general fund and other key fiend surpluses (or deficits) for the last four year s, Capital Improv. Creneral Fund Fund Parking Fund Year O for deficits ( ) for deficits ( ) for deficits 1998 ,S3,362.415 .51.378.724 x1,157,621. 1999 S5.118.291 S3,002.487 $1.,146,0$5 2000 SS..126,902 ,51.6114.162 ,52405.413 2001 uS4,817.621 92.967.728 $2.593. 766 S. Has the Applicant ever defaulted on any obligation or failed to appropriate for any lease or any other annual appropriation obligation during the last 20 years? Yes ^ NO If yes, please give details. ® D. PROJECT RCVENU1:S Attach a cost benefit analysis showing the total revenues generated as a result of the Project and the cost of all governmental assistance provided by the Project. Revenues and costs should be identified by each recipient or payee (private and governmental). Sege 1'-q eet De eril►jinn E. ID ENTI F1 C,V1'1 ON O it COrNTR.UB UTO R5 Has the Applicant identified who the contributors would be'? No If Yes, please attach a list of names of potential contributors: Sce attached Ft/tibir Ill If No, please explain why the Applicant believes such Contributions are likely to be obtained. When does the Applicant expect the Contributions to be ready to be inade? Please be as specific as possible. Before end of 2002 Page S of 12 ofApplic tion AADowntown Revitalization Application doc F, CERTL UCATION OF APPJACANT The undersigned hereby represents and certifies that, to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, this Application contains no information or data, contained herein or in the exhibits or attachments, that is false or incorrect. Dated this 4 thday of_December, 2001 / ,� r SIGNATURE: ' NAME: ' / Thomas P. Rackers TITLE: Mavor Administrative Fees Due Upon >rxccution of Tax Credit Agreement: 2% of the amount of all authorized Contributions of$1,000,000 or less; 1% of the amount of all authorized Contributions in excess of$1,000,000 Other Fees: Actual out-of-pocket expenses (including the fees and expenses ofthe Board's counsel) incurred by the Board in the execution and administration of a Tax Credit Agreement Page 6 of 12 of Application AADowntown Rovitalizatlon Applieatlon.doo EXII113IT c DORM O IMS13URSENTENT REQUEST Disbursement Request No. To: Missouri Development Finance Board Harry S. Truman Bldg. 301 W. High Street, Room 680 Jefferson City, NliSSOLiri 65101 Attn: Controller Telecopy No. (314) 5264418 Re: City of Jefferson Downtown Revitalization Project - Disbursement Request from the Board Project Account You are hereby requested pursuant to Section 4.3 of the 'rax Credit Agreement dated as of the _day of 200_ (the "Agreement"), to issue a check to the City of Jefferson (the "Public Entity") to permit it to issue checks to the following named payee to provide for the payment or reimbursement of the following Project Costs (as defined in the Agreement): Description Pavee/Addres /Tax 1D_N, Amount of Prolect_Cgsts The Undersigned hereby states and certifies that: 1. Each item listed above is a proper Project Cost (as defined in the Agreement). Attached hereto are invoices, statements, bills or other documents evidencing the fact that such pa)'ITIent is due. 2. These Project Costs have been incurred and are presently due and payable or have been paid by the Public Entity in connection with the Project. 3, No item listed above has previously been included in any other Disbursement Request previously approved by the Board under the provisions of the Agreement. 4. All necessary permits and approvals required for the portion of the wort: on the. Project for which this withdrawal is to be made have been issued and are in full force and effect. C-1 5. [No material change in the Project Budget ig necessary as a result of the payment of this request,] [As a result of this request we are hereby requesting that the Board approve a modification of.the Project Budget as follows; Dated this clay of ; 200__ CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI Authorized Represent. ve Approved for Payment on 200__ MISSOURI U1;VELOPNICNT FINANCE BOARD By: Controller C-2 EXHIBIT D f PROJECT BUDGET. ** Board Infrastructure Tax Credit Portion ** SOUrees: Contributions $ 260,000 Total sources $ 260,000 Uses: Streetscape improvements $ 260,000 Total Board portion of project costs $ 260,000 D-1 k , 5 r EXHIBIT E ' CONDITIONS RELATING TO DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE BOARD PROJECT ACCOUNT Only actual hard costs (bricks and mortar) of constructing and equipping the Project are.eligible for reimbursement with the proceeds of contributions relating to Tax Credits. Eligible costs include costs for material and labor, architectural and engineering costs, and environmental assessments, Reimbursable costs must be properly documented by acceptable accounting practices. rt E.I }