HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 24-023 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 and
Management, Inc.,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 and Management, Inc., 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 670-72 and 690 Orleans, Beaumont,Texas and described as Lots 317,318,
319, eastern 40' of 320 and 328, Block 50, Original Townsite of Beaumont, Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas.
2. The Business Owner shall cause to be developed a mixed-use building including retail
and apartments with a total investment of$1,700,000, known herein as the"Project,"on
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the Premises and shall not have a construction cost less than$75,000 and shall be
completed not later than May 30, 2025.
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 and Management, Inc.
1502 Elk River Road
Houston, Texas 77069
Richard Gilbert
GP Realty and Management, Inc.
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
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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
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 and Management,
Inc., 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 and
Management, Inc.,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 June 1, 2024 and terminating May 31, 2027.
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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.
11. 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 3Anociry d3, acia4 , 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
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This &May of ,
CITY OF BEAUMOZW""‘‘‘‘\
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Tina Broussard
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BUSINESS OWNER
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GP Realty and Management, Inc.
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PROPERTY OWNER
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RICH WITH OPPOlt"t 1; :ITV
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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:
Building Fee Waivers
/ Expedited Permit Review
❑ Lien Waivers
/ Tax Abatement
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
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2. Type of organization (Corporation, Ltd. Partnership, etc.):
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3. Date organization formed:
9/27/ieno
4. Address and telephone number of headquarters location: _
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5. State(s) in which business is registered:
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6. Other locations of this business (names of cities): A(/A
7. Is business current with all taxes?
8. Name, address, and telephone number of principal officers:
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9. Name, address & phone number of designated contact person: 6,Tz4
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10. Type of business o be conducted and goods or services to be produced or provided:
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11. Location of project (street address):
fo7d- (v7Z-0- 694 42/54/c/S
12. Legal (lot, block & subdivision) description of the project(Attach plat of property):
LOOS 3/1 Arta 3/B' 3lucie S-40
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 r L
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14. What infrastructure construction will be required to serve the proposed project? What
is the estimated cost of this construction? euRR£ 1'r6cIs fvc
15. Estimated construction commencement date: (, i J Z�j e
16. Estimated construction completion date: 43 D/ 20 2. 5
17. Estimated date for project to be operational: (c f/' 2 6 2 S
18. City liens requested to be released: /1¢
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? ki
COMMUNITY IMPACT
28. Do you anticipate the proposed project having a substantial impact on the local
residential, commercial or retail market?NO
29. Will rezoning and platting/replatting be required?I/O
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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.
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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
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Prepared by Cy of Beaumont
Community Development Department
Request for economic development incentives under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program
for the development of a mixed-use building including retail and apartments.
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Location: 670-72 and 690 Orleans 0 100 200
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