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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 24-024 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF JEFFERSON AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into by and between the City of Beaumont, Texas, a home-rule city and municipal corporation of Jefferson County, Texas, acting herein by and through its City Manager, hereinafter referred to as"City"; and GP Realty Building Company, 4606 FM 1960 W. Ste. 640, Houston, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Business Owner"and as"Property Owner". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, On the eighth day of December, 2015, the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, passed Ordinance No. 15-055 ,establishing the boundaries of Empowerment Zone Number Five, for residential and commercial tax abatements as authorized by Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes Tax Code, Section 312.001 and Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code, et seq, as amended, hereinafter referred to as "Statute". WHEREAS, in order to maintain and/or enhance the local economy and/or provide quality, affordable housing, in accordance with said Ordinance and Statute,the City and GP Realty Building Company, known herein as the Business Owner and Property Owner do mutually agree as follows: 1. The property, known as the "Premises" to be the subject of this Agreement shall be the property at 704 Neches, Beaumont, Texas and described as Lot 474, Block 62, Original Townsite of Beaumont, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. 2. The Business Owner shall cause to be developed a twelve (12) unit apartment building with a total investment of$1,500,000 to $1,600,000, known herein as the "Project,"on the Premises and shall not have a construction cost less than $50,000 and shall be completed not later than February 28, 2025. 1 3. The Business Owner and Property Owner agree to pursue these improvements as good and valuable consideration of this Agreement. 4. In the event that the Project and improvements for which an abatement has been granted are not completed in accordance with this Agreement,then this Agreement shall be subject to termination and all delinquent taxes and taxes which otherwise would have been paid to the City without the benefit of abatement will become a debt to the City and shall be due, owing and paid to the City within sixty(60) days of any such event. In the event that the Business Owner or Property Owner defaults in the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City shall give the Business Owner and Property Owner written notice of such default and if the Business Owner or Property Owner has not cured such default within thirty(30) days of said written notice, this Agreement may be terminated by the City. Notices shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal delivery or certified mail addressed as follows: Richard Gilbert GP Realty Building Company 1502 Elk River Road Houston, Texas 77069 Richard Gilbert GP Realty Building Company 4606 FM 1960 W, Suite 640 Houston, Texas 77069 5. In the event that the City should fail to timely or substantially comply with any one or more of the requirements, obligations, duties, terms, conditions or warranties of this Agreement, such failures shall be an Act of Default by the City and the City shall have ninety (90) days to cure and remove the Default upon receipt of written notice to do so from the Business Owner or Property Owner. The Business Owner and Property Owner specifically agree that the City shall only be liable to the Business Owner and Property Owner for the amount of waivers and abatement, outlined herein, attorney's fees, and costs of court, shall not be liable to the Business Owner or Property Owner for any alleged consequential damages. The Business Owner and Property Owner hereby waives 2 any rights or remedies available to it at law or in equity. Notices shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal delivery or certified mail addressed as follows: Kenneth Williams, City Manager City of Beaumont 801 Main Beaumont,TX 77701 6. The terms and conditions of this Agreement are binding upon the successors and assigns of all parties hereto. Other than assignment to a GP Realty Building Company, affiliate,this Agreement cannot be assigned by the Business Owner or Property Owner to anyone or any other entity which is not an affiliate of GP Realty Building Company, unless written permission is first granted by the City, which permission shall be in the sole discretion of the City. 7. The Business Owner and Property Owner agrees to hold the City harmless from any and all kinds of claims, losses, damages, injuries(including death), suits or judgments involving the City and relating to such improvements. 8. The City shall have reasonable right to inspect the Premises and Project during regular daylight hours to ensure that the improvements are made according to the terms of this Agreement. In addition,the Business Owner agrees to provide records and documentation to the City, sufficient to verify improvements and employment data in order to ensure performance under this agreement. 9. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, all increases in taxes owed to the City, assessed from the ad valorem real value resulting from these improvements of these Premises, are hereby abated in their entirety for a period of three(3)years beginning March 1, 2024 and terminating February 28, 2027. 10. Exemption from planning and building fees associated with new construction,though not including water tap fees, shall be made as part of this agreement. 3 l 1. In addition, the City and the Business Owner agree to cooperate with one another to facilitate the expeditious processing of permits, including zoning applications, subdivision applications, plat approvals, development applications and building permit applications required for the completion of the project, in accordance with State Statutes and City Ordinances. 12. The City and the Business Owner and Property Owner each agree to act in good faith and to do all things reasonably necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms and provisions of this agreement, and to aid and assist the other in carrying out such terms and provisions in order to put the other in the same condition contemplated by this Agreement. 13. If the Business Owner or Property Owner elects not to proceed with the development of the project as contemplated by this Agreement,the Business Owner or Property Owner will notify all parties in writing and the obligations of either the Business Owner or Property Owner and the City will be deemed terminated and of no further force or effect as of the date of such notice, except those that expressly survive the termination hereof, if any. 14. This Agreement was authorized by resolution of the City Council at its meeting on the-36.Aour4 : 5 , acaLA , authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. 15. This shall constitute a valid and binding agreement between the City and the Business Owner and Property Owner when executed on behalf of said parties, for the abatement of City ad valorem taxes in accordance therewith. The Agreement is performable in Jefferson County, Texas, witness our hands This day of 4 CITY OF BEAUMONT 5 igBY: I`�'"` "�� Kenneth Williams ATTEST: (1,1�"'�yl . "0, City Manager 1A1 A '116)--L---4 -'6a4R v Tina Broussard City Clerk BUSINESS OWNER } By: }�'c > l(� � � ,^mil 14'"t Richard Gilbert GP Realty Building Company ATTEST: ( �; 4 • PROPERTY OWNER By:',)014' Le 4 Richard Gilbert GP Realty Building Company ATTEST: 1 4 �•a °�e JAYSON LIM �-��n Notary ID#3877745 4 N�'r'��,+ My Commission Expires ov<E August 24,2024 6 RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY B IEAU MO Pf T • E • X • A • s CITY OF BEAUMONT APPLICATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES The purpose of this application is to present to the City of Beaumont a reasonably comprehensive outline of the project for which the incentives are requested. Please review the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone guidelines carefully before completing this application. If additional space is needed, separate sheets may be attached. Types of incentives that you are seeking: 21V-Building Fee Waivers El!Fxpedited Permit Review ien Waivers Tax Abatement DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 1. Legal name and address of applic t: Q1-1'A`r rX 6'Ft2w��ry 13uiLr��h� ' U.� G�� ��� D u�� s�� - ~-z7O69 2. Type of organization(Corporation, Ltd. Partnership, etc.): Ldle p 3. Date organization formed: 2/11/1%12 4.L1b6lp AddreSiCi-i /166s and ot 47'E: o��ne number of dquarters t�I7 fatiAn:?76�ll PI`rl�`2�1_fS15"7 7 3 5. State(s) in which business is registered: As 6. Other locations of this business (names of cities): Nici. 7. Is business current with all taxes? ' v6S 8. Name, address, and telephone number of principal officers: 2-�� ,-G 724 ict-IARO Qi& &rtT iC -riK- (.�reP6-4 ea.;NHS-1 f/ Tx 7?ale. A1' 9. Name, address & phone number of designated contact person: we-)4 S )1441 E 10. Type of business to be conducted and goods or services to be produced or provided: IapAnY046rr-4u.x-LV J$c5 11. Location of project(street address): .64 MMtt`CE-tom$ STT- 12. Legal (lot, block & subdivision) description of the project (Attach plat of property): LOT 117z/ 814 4 9 13. Identify and describe the kind, number and location of all improvements to the physical property and discuss the development schedule of the proposed improvements. Sire- HAar taSrial or/lire&s, a) /i& yp/Z pins ikr3t . 12 /¢PQZi T ‘&-kt.b)415 oit4 TEf Saegeer 7'( g-cHr-3 if ceobtActz ! i 51-&9,2tin I-- ' 1-f PetsyrHr CT. A cflriU ifri Do tr7 i ' 704 3. 14. What infrastructure construction will be required to serve the proposed project? What is the estimated cost of this construction? &.cJu_.t&-l'r t S T( 15. Estimated construction commencement date: 21 I J 2.-D2 16. Estimated construction completion date: Z/Z Z O2 S 17. Estimated date for project to be operational: 31 1 J Z©?S 18. City liens requested to be released: / EMPLOYMENT IMPACT (for Non-residential Projects) 19. What is the estimated number of permanent full-time new jobs that will be created? 20. What percentage of employees do you anticipate will be residents living in: (a)the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (b) City of Beaumont (c) Jefferson County (d) Outside Jefferson County 21. How many new, temporary and part-time jobs will be created in Beaumont? 22. What types of jobs will be created? 23. What will be the total project annual payroll of the newly created jobs? 24. Will specialized training be required?If so, what type? FISCAL IMPACT 25. Is there an anticipated cost to the City of Beaumont for providing municipal services to the proposed project? NO COMMUNITY IMPACT 28. Do you anticipate the proposed project having a substantial impact on the local residential, commercial or retail market? Nt 29. Will rezoning and platting/replatting be required? HO 2 It is understood that the information provided herein is based on estimates and projections, but that such estimates and projections have been fully investigated and are made in good faith as to their accuracy. It is further understood that any information provided herein that is actual and not estimated is represented to be true and correct. Any information herein, which is misrepresented as true and correct or for which there is no good faith basis,may result in the denial of consideration for or termination of incentive agreement. ( 4-/1/46--1L-0 1-1(10 I I z 7 Z623 Sig nature Date 3 If you have any questions about this application please call the Community Development Department at (409) 880-3762. CITY OF BEAUMONT STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S) AND/OR COMMENT(S): (To be completed by City of Beaumont Staff Only) 2. Recommendation: Approve Disapprove Comments: 12eti,oermc\\ w�1fi n the 6,0►Antown NEE tone. rvlci‘ bolsitr c conom'c activN 10\1 i n p ttc fin QctivON i nciurlye. Supot to nrgrbb relLY1 VIrs , vr*uythrs and ot'he.r busi i-' ssr s . 4 . , ,...... Beaumon o ri t tf.. rz • 1,-.., o \Pit ie t rn e n t Zones , ie__ , East Lucas Drive 4‘.0"', 11\47 r N. 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