HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorporation for Better Housing Affordable Housing Agreement - 2-6-24 (Blackstone Sr. Apts)AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
by and among
City of Fresno, a municipal corporation
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Corporation r-or Better Dousing
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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100. DEFINITIONS..................................................................................................................3
101. Defined Terms................................................................3
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200. GROUND LEASE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY .....................................
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201.
Ground Lease....................................................................................................
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201.1 Term.......................................................................................................
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201.2 Rent......................................................................................................
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201.3 Title to Improvements...........................................................................
202.
Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Ground Lease and City.............
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202.1 City's Conditions Precedent to the Closing ..........................................
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202.2 Developer Conditions Precedent to the Closing .....................................
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203.
Payment of Developer Fee and Contractor Fee ........................................
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204.
Environmental Condition of the Site..............................................................
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204.1 Environmental Condition of the Subject Property.....................................33
204.2 Studies and Reports................................................................................
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204.3 Approval of Environmental Condition of the Subject Property
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204.4 Indemnification...................................................................................:..
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204.5 Duty to Prevent Hazardous Material Contamination ................................
204.6 Release of City and City by Developer......................................::...........34
204.7 Environmental Inquiries...........................................................
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205.
Escrow .......................36
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205.1 Costs of Escrow......................................................................................36
205.2 Escrow Instructions.................................................................................36
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205.3 Authority of Escrow Agent.....................................................................
205.4 Escrow Closing37
205.5 Termination of Escrow ...................................................................
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205.6 Closing Procedure.................................................................................
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205.7 Review of Title........................................................................................
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205.8 Title Insurance.............................................39
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300. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT..................................................... .........................
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301.
Development of the Project.....................................................i..40
302.
Design Review . ...................... ................ ,........................................ ....,........
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302.1 Basic Concept Drawings.........................................................................41
302.2 Design Development Drawings...............................................................42
302.3 Construction Drawings and Related Documents.....................................43
302.4 Standards for Disapproval.....................................................................
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302.5 Consultation and Coordination................................................................
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302.6 Revisions and Change Orders........................................................
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302.7 Defects in Development Plans................................................................
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303.
Timing of Development of Project......................................................................44
304.
City and Other Governmental Permits................................................................44
305.
Release of Construction Covenants....................................................................45
306.
Insurance Requirements....................................................................................45
307,
Indemnity ...................................................................................................
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308.
Entry by City.......................................................................................................49
309.
Compliance with Laws........................................................................................49
309.1 Prevailing Wage Laws............................................................................50
309.2 Section 3 Compliance.............................................................................51
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Financing of the Project......................................................................................
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310.1 Preferred Financing Structure.................................................................
310.2 Submission of Evidence of Financing.....................................................55
310.3 Alternate Financing Sources...................................................................
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310.4 Reserved................................................................................................57
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310.5 Required Submissions............................................................................
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310.6 Holder Performance of Development of the Project ................................
310.7 Notice of Default to Mortgagee or Deed of Trust Holders; Right to
Cure..................................................................................................
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310.8 Failure of Holder to Complete Applicable Project ....................................
310.9 Right of City to Cure Mortgage or Deed of Trust Default ..........................59
310.10 Subordination of Affordability Covenants; Non -Subordination of
City's Fee Interest...................................................................................59
310.11 Failure to Obtain Financing60
311.
Cost Savings Obligation.....................................................................................60
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311.1 Audit to Determine Cost Savings Amount ...............................................
311.2 Cost Savings Payment as Payment of Principal on City
SubordinateLoan...................................................................................61
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311.3 Timing of Payment of Cost Savings.......................................................
OPERATIONOF
HOUSING......................................................................................
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401.
Number of Housing Units....................................................61
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401.1 On -Site Manager ..............•.•........•:
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402.
Affordable Rent.................................................................:...............................
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403.
Duration of Affordability Requirements
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404.
Selection of Tenants.............................................................._.........................
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405.
Household Income Requirements ......................................... ................:.............
405.1 Income Categories.......... ...................................
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406.
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Units
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407.
Leases; Rental Agreements for Housing ...................................................
408.
Marketing Program.............................................................................................65
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409.
Maintenance................................................................
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409.1 General Maintenance............................_.....................................:..........,
409.2 Program Maintenance.............................................................................67
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409.3 Occupancy Limits .......
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410.
Management of the Project........................................................................68
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410.1 Property Manager ............................... ......... ........ ..................................
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410.2 Property Management Plan .............................................................
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410.3 Gross Mismanagement ........................ .............. ,....:......
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410.4 Code Enforcement..................................................................................70
411.
Capital Reserve Requirements....
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412.
Operating Budget and Operating Reserve...... •••.......................
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413.
Non -Discrimination Covenants .......................
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414.
Monitoring and Recordkeeping..................•••••.....••..•.......•.....•....73
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415.
Regulatory Agreement ....................................................
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500. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. ..........................
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501.
Events of Default.............................................................76
502.
Remedies.....................................................................................
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503.
Force Majeure................................ ..........................
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment No. 1 Legal Description
Attachment No. 2 Site Map
Attachment No. 3 Schedule of Performance
Attachment No. 3A
Preliminary Budget
Attachment No. 4
Scope of Development
Attachment No. 5
Release of Construction Covenants
Attachment No. 6
City Regulatory Agreement
Attachment No. 7
Notice of Affordability Restrictions
Attachment No. 6
Request for Notice of Default
Attachment No. 9
Memorandum of Agreement
Attachment No. 10
Federal Requirements
Attachment No. 11
TCAC Standstill Agreement
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
Blackstone Senior Apartments
This AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT (Agreement) is entered into as of
[p (Effective Date) by and among the City of Fresno, a municipal
corporation (City) and Corporation for Better Housing (Developer).
A. City is the fee owner of the land located at 4323-4333 N. Blackstone
Avenue, Fresno, California (APN 426-253-19), and legally described in Attachment 1 and
the existing improvements located thereon (the Subject Property).
B. On March 30, 2023, pursuant Resolution 2023-070, the City declared the
Subject Property as Surplus Exempt, pursuant to Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(A)
because the Subject Property will be disposed for development based upon Government
Code section 37364(a) which requires (1) Minimum of 80% of the area of any parcel shall
be used for the development of housing (remaining 20% may be ancillary commercial or
park/open space use); (2) Not less than 40% of the total number of housing units developed
on any parcel pursuant to this section shall be affordable to households whose incomes are
equal to, or less than, 75% of the maximum income of lower income households (80% of
area median income), and at least half of which (20% of the units) shall be affordable to
very low-income households (50% of area median income); and (3) Dwelling units shall be
restricted by regulatory agreement to remain continually affordable to those persons and
families for the longest feasible time, but not less than 30 years and shall be recorded
against the property.
C. In order to expand and improve the supply of affordable housing for Very
Low -Income Households and Low -Income Households, to develop viable urban
communities by providing decent, safe housing and a suitable living environment, and to
expand economic opportunities for Very Low -and Low- Income households, City desires for
the Subject Property be developed as a senior affordable rental housing project in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
D. On May 26, 2023, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the
development of the Subject Property up to 100-unit senior affordable housing development.
E. On June 1, 2023, California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) confirmed and approved the City's determination that the Subject
Property qualifies as exempt surplus land under Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(A).
F. WHEREAS, pursuant to the RFQ, Developer submitted a bid proposal
responsive to the RFQ and Developer's Proposal was selected to develop, entitle and
construct its proposed senior affordable housing project on the Subject Property, as more
fully described herein, upon the fulfillment of certain conditions precedent as set forth herein
(the Project).
G. It is the intent of the parties to enter into this Agreement, and a Ground
Lease, in order for the Developer to develop the Project. It is the Developer's intent to serve
the needs of low-income senior residents.
H. City desires to convey a ground leasehold interest in the Subject Property
Developer; all for the construction and long-term operation of a senior affordable rental
housing project thereon in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
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I. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines, a
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment was completed and summarized in a report dated
January 27, 2022. The NEPA review concluded a Finding of No Significant Impact. The
Housing and Community Development Division received authorization to use grant funds
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for acquisition of the Subject
Property on May 27, 2022.
J. Council adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the acquisition of
the property for the Senior Activity Center and Affordable Housing Project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines on July 25, 2022. Since the time
the original environmental document was approved, the number of housing units proposed
to be included in the project has increased from 70 units to up to 100 units. An assessment
of new significant effects was completed in April 2023 and determined that the revised
project would not have a significant impact. Council adopted the Addendum to a Mitigated
Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P 23-02319, dated
April 21, 2023, for the Senior Activity Center and Affordable Housing Project on July 20,
2023.
K. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement are defined in these Recitals
and in Section 100, et seq.
L. As used herein, "Developer" refers to either Corporation for Better Housing
and/or Integrated Community Development, LLC which is duly organized under the laws of
the State of California. Developer is experienced in the construction, development,
operation, and management of first quality housing which is affordable to persons, families,
and seniors of Low to Moderate Income, including Very Low -and Low -Income Households.
M. Developer desires to (i) ground lease the Subject Property, which shall be
in a form and content that shall be approved by the applicable Developer and City, in their
reasonable discretion (Ground Lease), (ii) develop, entitle, construct, and operate the
Subject Property with 82 senior affordable housing units along with onsite and offsite
improvements (Project) as set forth in its Proposal for qualified Senior Very Low Income
Households and Low Income Households, of which one unit, in the Project, will be occupied
by on -site management staff (which unit shall be unrestricted as to income, but the rent
charged, if any, for such manager unit(s) shall be restricted to an Affordable Rent for a Low
Income Household), (iii) and operate the Project as affordable housing throughout the
Affordability Period pursuant to the requirements of this Agreement.
N. Developer intends to file an application with the California Tax Credit
Allocation Committee (TCAC) to obtain allocations of federal 9% Low Income Housing Tax
Credits (Tax Credits) for the Project. If Developer does not receive such allocations of 9%
Tax Credits after its first TCAC Application, Developer may submit an Application for 9%
Tax Credits in the next round following notification that Developer's first Application was not
successful. If Developer's second round Application is not successful, Developer and City
may agree to submit additional Tax Credit Applications for the Project or may agree to seek
other funding or financing sources for the Project.
O. The parties acknowledge and agree that the financing and other terms set
forth in this Agreement may require adjustment to ensure the Project is developed and
operated in a manner reasonably acceptable to City and financially feasible for Developer.
In the event Developer is required to find alternate financing sources for the development
and operation of the Project and/or to the extent necessary or appropriate to implement and
clarify the terms of this Agreement as to the Project, the parties will negotiate in good faith
and reasonably consider entering into one or more additional Implementation Agreements
for the Project to set forth more specifically the terms, conditions, and restrictions imposed
by or which otherwise become appropriate because of the inclusion of additional or different
funding sources for the Project.
P. The Project is vital to and in the best interest of the City and the health,
safety and welfare of its residents, and are in accordance with the public purposes of
applicable state and local laws and requirements.
Q. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement (or any Implementation
Agreements), the parties hereto agree and acknowledge that this Agreement does not
constitute a commitment of federal funds, and that such commitment of funds may occur
only upon satisfactory completion of environmental review and receipt by City of a release
of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under 24 CFR Part
58. The parties hereto are further prohibited from undertaking or committing any federal
funds to physical or choice -limiting actions, including property acquisition, demolition,
movement, rehabilitation, conversion, repair or construction prior to the environmental
clearance; the parties understand that the violation of this provision may result in the denial
of any federal funds under this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants,
and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
100. DEFINITIONS
101. Defined Terms. The defined terms set forth in this Section 101 shall be used
to interpret this Agreement and all attachments hereto except to the extent such terms are
otherwise defined in the attachments hereto.
"Affiliate" shall mean any person or entity directly or indirectly, through one or more
intermediaries, controlling, controlled by or under common control with Developer, which
shall include each of the constituent partners or members of Developer's limited partnership.
The term control, as used in the immediately preceding sentence, means, with respect to
a person that is a corporation, the right to the exercise, directly or indirectly, at least 50% of
the voting rights attributable to the shares of the controlled corporation, and, with respect to
a person that is not a corporation, the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct
or cause the direction of the management or policies of the controlled person.
"Affordability Period" shall mean the 55-year duration of the affordable housing
and operational covenants, conditions, restrictions, and requirements which are set forth in
this Agreement, including the Ground Lease and Regulatory Agreement, as set forth in
Section 403.
"Affordable Rent" shall mean the maximum amount of out-of-pocket housing cost
to be charged monthly by Developer and paid by each of the eligible Very Low Income
Households and Low Income Households for each of the Housing Units at the Project as
determined and calculated pursuant to the affordable rent and the rent limitations according
to TCAC, the Tax Credit Rules, the Tax Credit Regulatory Agreement applicable to the
Project, Community Development Block Grant program, and any other federal resources
used in the development of the Project. For purposes of Affordable Rent, the monthly
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housing payment shall mean the total of monthly payments by each tenant household of a
Housing Unit for use and occupancy of a Housing Unit and facilities associated therewith,
including a reasonable allowance for utilities for an adequate level of service, as set forth
in more detail in Section 402 hereof.
"Agreement" shall mean this Affordable Housing Agreement, including all
attachments hereto, between City and Developer.
"Annual Financial Statement" shall mean the certified financial statement of
Developer for the Project using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including
Operating Expenses and Annual Project Revenue, prepared at Developer's expense, by an
independent certified public accountant reasonably acceptable to City, once every three
years or sooner as and when requested by the City, by the City Manager, along with and as
a part of the Annual Financial Statement, Developer shall submit true, legible, and complete
copies of the source documentation supporting the Annual Financial Statement for the
Project.
"Annual Project Revenue" shall mean all gross income and all revenues of any
kind from the Project in a calendar year, of whatever form or nature, whether direct or
indirect, with the exception of the items excluded below, received by, paid to, or for the
account or benefit of Developer or any Affiliate of Developer or any of their agents or
employees (provided, in no event shall amounts counted as Annual Project Revenue be
double counted if paid by a Developer to one or more of its Affiliates), from any and all
sources, resulting from or attributable to the operation, leasing and occupancy of the
Project, determined on the basis of GAAP applied on a consistent basis, and shall include,
but not be limited to: (i) gross rentals paid by tenants of the applicable Project under leases,
and payments and subsidies of whatever nature, including without limitation any payments,
vouchers or subsidies from HUD or any other person or organization, received on behalf of
tenants under their leases; (ii) amounts paid to Developer or any Affiliate of Developer on
account of Operating Expenses for further disbursement by Developer or such Affiliate to a
third party or parties, including, without limitation, grants received to fund social services or
other housing supportive services at the applicable Project; (iii) late charges and interest
paid on rentals; (iv) rents and receipts from licenses, concessions, vending machines,
coin laundry, and similar sources; (v) other fees, charges, or payments not denominated
as rental but payable to Developer in connection with the rental of office, retail, storage,
or other space in the Project; (vi) consideration received in whole or in part for the
cancellation, modification, extension or renewal of leases; and (vii) interest and other
investment earnings on security deposits, reserve accounts and other Project accounts to
the extent disbursed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Annual Project Revenue shall not
include the following items: (a) security deposits from tenants (except when applied by
Developer to rent or other amounts owing by tenants); (b) capital contributions to Developer
by its members, partners or shareholders (including capital contributions required to pay the
portion of the Deferred Developer Fee permitted to be included in eligible basis pursuant to
the Tax Credit Rules); (c) condemnation or insurance proceeds; (d) there shall be no line
item, expense, or revenue shown allocable to vacant unit(s) at the applicable Project; (e)
receipt by an Affiliate of management fees or other bona fide arms -length payments for
reasonable and necessary Operating Expenses associated with the applicable Project.
"Application" shall mean, Developer's Tax Credit applications to be submitted to
TCAC to obtain an allocation of 9% Tax Credits for the Project or such other financing as
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may be applied for pursuant to Section 310. All Applications submitted by Developer shall
be consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
"Applicable Federal Rate" shall mean the interest rate set by the United States
Treasury from time to time for the purpose of determining applicable Low Income Housing
Tax Credit interest rates. The Applicable Federal Rate is published by the Internal Revenue
Service in monthly revenue rulings.
"Area Median Income" and "AMI" shall mean the area median household income
set forth for each county in California (and for this Agreement for Fresno County), adjusted
for household size , as set forth by regulation of TCAC.
"Basic Concept Drawings" shall mean the plans and drawings to be submitted and
approved by City, as set forth in Section 302.1 hereof.
"Best Knowledge" shall mean the actual knowledge or constructive knowledge of
the party's employees and agents who manage the Subject Property or have participated in
the preparation of this Agreement, and all documents and materials in the possession of
such party, and shall not impose a duty of investigation, except as to documents of record
or actually provided to such party or its employees or agents, whether actually known or
not.
"Capital Replacement Reserve" shall mean a separate reserve fund account to be
established upon closing of the permanent Primary Loan for the Project and maintained by
Developer for the Project, which shall equal not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250)
per year for each Housing Unit (i.e. 82 units in the Project (82 times $250 equals $20,500)),
to be used as the primary resource to fund capital improvements and replacement
improvements for the Project. The amount of $250 for each Housing Unit that is set aside
by the partnership for its Property Manager) shall be allocated from the gross rents received
from the applicable portion of the Subject Property and deposited into a separate interest
bearing trust account for capital replacements to the Subject Property fixtures and
equipment that are normally capitalized under generally accepted accounting principles and
shall include common areas. The non -availability of funds in the Capital Replacement
Reserve does not in any manner relieve or lessen Developer's obligation to undertake any
and all necessary capital repairs and improvements and to continue to maintain the Projects
in the manner prescribed herein. Not less than once per year, Developer, at its expense,
shall submit to City Manager an accounting for the Capital Replacement Reserve for the
Project. Capital repairs to and replacement of the Project shall include only those items with
a long useful life, including without limitation the following: carpet and drape replacement;
appliance replacement; exterior painting, including exterior trim; hot water heater
replacement; plumbing fixtures replacement, including tubs and showers, toilets, lavatories,
sinks, faucets; air conditioning and heating replacement; asphalt repair and replacement,
and seal coating; roofing repair and replacement; landscape tree replacement; irrigation
pipe and controls replacement; sewer line replacement; water line replacement; gas line
pipe replacement; lighting fixture replacement; elevator replacement and upgrade work;
miscellaneous motors and blowers; common area furniture replacement; and common area
repainting. Pursuant to the procedure for submittal of each Annual Budget for the Project to
City Manager by Developer, City Manager may evaluate the cumulative amount on deposit
in the Capital Replacement Reserve account for the Project and exercise her sole,
reasonable discretion to determine if existing balance(s) in, proposed deposits to, shortfalls,
if any, and/or a cumulative unexpended/unencumbered account balance in such Capital
Replacement Reserve account are adequate to provide for necessary capital repairs and
improvement to the Subject Property and the Project (provided that required annual deposits
thereto are not required to exceed $250/per Housing Unit).
"City" shall mean the City of Fresno, a California municipal corporation and charter
city.
"City Covenants" shall mean the affordable housing, and related land uselzoning
covenants imposed by and as condition(s) of approval of the land use entitlement for the
Project. Pursuant to the requirements of the land use entitlement for the Project, the City
Covenants are and shall remain a senior, non -subordinate lien against the Subject Property
and shall not be subordinated to the Primary Loan or any other liens.
"City Manager" shall mean and include the City of Fresno's City Manager and her
authorized designees. Whenever consent, approval or other actions of the "City Manager"
is required, such consent may be provided by City Manager or her authorized designees.
The City Manager, in her sole discretion may submit to City Council for action to approve or
disapprove such request.
"Closing" shall mean the close of escrow for the Project, whereby City shall convey
a ground leasehold interest in the Subject Property, as applicable, to Developer pursuant to
Section 205.4, and such applicable Ground Lease becomes effective and the Term thereof
commences.
"Closing Date" shall mean, the date the Memorandum of Ground Lease is recorded
against the Subject Property as more specifically set forth in Section 205.4 hereof.
"Conditions Precedent" shall mean the conditions precedent to the execution,
effectiveness and commencement of each of the Ground Lease.
"Construction Contract" shall mean each and every contract between Developer,
the Contractor, and/or any Subcontractor for the construction of the Project, or any part
thereof, including construction of any on -site or off site improvements included in the Scope
of Development, the land use entitlement approved by the City, and the Development Plans.
The Construction Contract between Developer and the Contractor shall be for a fixed fee to
complete all work to be performed or caused to be performed by the Contractor under such
Construction Contract.
Developer shall provide the City with copies of all agreements it has entered into with
any and all general contractors or subcontractors for this Project. Developer shall require
that each such general contractor agreement contain a provision whereby the party(ies) to
the agreement, other than the Developer, agree to: (i) notify the City immediately of any
event of default by the Developer thereunder, (ii) notify the City immediately of the filing of
a mechanic's lien, (iii) notify the City immediately of termination or cancellation of the
construction agreement on the Project, and (iv) provide the City, upon the City's request, an
Estoppel Certificate certifying that the agreement is in full force and effect and the Developer
is not in default thereunder. The Developer agrees to notify the City immediately of
termination or cancellation of any such agreement(s), notice of filing of a mechanic's lien,
or breach or default by other party(ies) thereto. Developer shall also require each contract
to include a full recitation of Section 3 and the Section 3 Clause with an express
acknowledgement and agreement by the Contractor and each Subcontractor, as applicable,
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to fully comply with the Section 3 Clause, (ii) an express acknowledgement and agreement
that as a condition precedent to the final payment under its contract, the Contractor or
Subcontractor, as applicable, shall provide written evidence, in form reasonably satisfactory
to the City that it and all its subcontractor(s) have complied with the Section 3 Clause in
completing the development of the Project, and (iii) reference to all other applicable federal
regulations and laws based on the final federal funding sources, if any, to which such
Contractor or Subcontractor, as applicable, must comply in undertaking the construction
and development of the applicable Project; provided it is understood by the parties that it is
and shall remain primarily the Developer's obligation to obtain and submit all required
Section 3 Clause documentation.
"Construction Drawings" shall mean the construction plans and drawings to be
submitted and approved by City for the Project, as set forth in Section 302.3 hereof.
"Contractor" shall mean one or more general contractors hired by Developer to
perform and complete, or to engage and supervise others to perform and complete, the
construction of the Project and all other on -site and off -site improvements required to be
constructed in connection with the Project, in accordance with the Scope of Development,
the land use entitlement as and when approved by City, and the Development Plans.
Developer shall submit to City evidence regarding the entity serving as the Contractor for
the construction of the Project and all other on -site and off --site improvements required to
be constructed in connection therewith in accordance with the Scope of Development, the
land use entitlement as and when approved by City, and the Development Plans, including
all required licenses, certifications, insurance, etc., as reasonably requested by the City.
The parties acknowledge that the Contractor is an Affiliate of the Administrative General
Partner; however, City wishes to ensure that the costs of constructing the Project are at all
times reasonable and that the scope of the construction to be performed is adequate and
appropriate. To that end, City shall have the ongoing right to review (i) a detailed scope of
work for the construction of the Project, (ii) the construction of the Project as such work is
performed by Contractor (and its subcontractors), and (iii) invoices, inspection reports,
testing, and other evidence showing the work undertaken, to be undertaken, and progress
on the construction, and the cost thereof.
"Contractor Fee" shall mean a fee to be paid by Developer to the Conti -actor
pursuant to the Partnership Agreement and Construction Contract, which fee is
compensation to perform and complete, or to engage and supervise others to perform and
complete, the construction of the Project and all other on -site and off -site improvements
required to be constructed in connection therewith in accordance with the Scope of
Development, the land use entitlement as and when approved) by City, and the Development
Plans, and all other Improvements required to be constructed in connection with the Project,
all in accordance with the Scope of Development, the land use entitlement, and the
approved Development Plans. Payment and disbursement of the Contractor Fee shall be
Postponed, as provided in Section 203, et seq., and pursuant to the Partnership Agreement.
The parties acknowledge the amount of the Contractor Fee may increase or decrease in
the event the cost of the construction of the Project and all other on -site and off -site
improvements required to be constructed in connection therewith increase or decrease and
a change order subject to City (approval is issued reflecting such increased or decreased
costs; provided, however, Developer represents and warrants to City that the Contractor
Fee shall not exceed the amount allowed pursuant to the Tax Credit Rules.
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"Corporation for Better Housing" shall mean the CBH a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation.
"County" shall mean the County of Fresno, California.
"CUAC" shall mean the California Utility Allowance Calculator which may be used
to set the tenant utility allowance.
"Debt Service" shall mean payments made in a calendar year pursuant to the
approved Primary Loans obtained for the lease, construction/development, and operation
of the Project pursuant to Section 310.
"Default" or "Event of Default" shall mean the failure of a party to perform any
action or comply with any covenant required by this Agreement, including the attachments
hereto, within the time periods provided herein following notice and opportunity to cure, as
set forth in Section 501 hereof.
"Deferred Contractor Fee" shall mean any deferred Contractor Fee allowable
under the financing and the Construction Contract which has been approved by City
pursuant to Section 310.2. In no event shall the Contractor be eligible for disbursement of
the Deferred Contractor Fee or any part thereof for the Project prior to completion of
construction for such Project, including all on -site and off -site improvements, as approved
by the City and as evidenced by the issuance by City of the Release of Construction
Covenants for such Project.
"Deferred Developer Fee" shall mean any deferred Developer Fee allowable under
the financing which has been approved by City pursuant to Section 310. In no event shall
Developer be eligible for disbursement of the Deferred Developer Fee or any part thereof
for an applicable Project prior to completion of construction for the Project, including all
on -site and off -site improvements, as approved by the City and as evidenced by the
issuance by City of the Release of Construction Covenants.
"Design Development Drawings" shall mean the plans and drawings for the
Project to be submitted to and approved by City, as set forth in Section 302.2 hereof.
"Developer(s)" shall mean, Corporation for Better Housing, a California non-profit
public benefit corporation and/or Integrated Community Development, LLC a for -profit
limited liability company, and their permitted successors and assigns.
"Developer Fee" shall mean a fee for the Project to be paid by the entity to Developer
that will develop the Project pursuant to this Agreement, which fee is compensation to perform,
or to engage and supervise others to perform, services in connection with the negotiating,
coordinating, and supervising the planning, architectural, engineering and construction
activities necessary to cause completion and complete the Project, including all other on -site
and off -site improvements required to be constructed in connection therewith, in accordance
with the Scope of Development, the land use entitlement, and the Development Plans, as set
forth in the Final Budget and approved as a part of the evidence of financing pursuant to
Section 310 herein.
"Development Impact Fees" shall mean amounts required to be paid to or through
the City prior to and as a condition to issuance of building permits for the Project, including,
without limitation, sanitation district, traffic signal assessment, schools, public
works/drainage, public works/sewer connection, and/or public works/sewer assessment.
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"Development Plans" shall mean the Basic Concept Drawings, Design
Development Drawings and Construction Drawings for the Project to be submitted to City
for review and approval, pursuant to Section 2102.
"Environmental Claim" shall mean (i) any judicial or administrative enforcement
actions, proceedings, claims, orders (including consent orders and decrees), directives,
notices (including notices of inspection, notices of abatement, notices of non-compliance or
violation and notices to comply), requests for information or investigation instituted or
threatened by any governmental authority pursuant to any Governmental Requirements, or
(J) any suits, arbitrations, legal proceedings, actions or claims instituted, made or threatened
that relate, in the case of either (i) or (ii), to any damage, contribution, cost recovery,
compensation, loss or injury resulting from the release or threatened release (whether
sudden or non -sudden or accidental or non -accidental) of, or exposure to, any Hazardous
Materials, or the violation or alleged violation of any Governmental Requirements, or the
general, manufacture, use, storage, transportation, treatment, or disposal of Hazardous
Materials.
"Environmental Laws" shall mean all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to
Hazardous Materials, including, without limitation: the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42
U.S.C. Section 7401, et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33
U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq.; the Comprehensive Environment Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (including the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, "CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et
seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended, 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.;
the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. Section 651, the
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. Section
11001 et seq.; the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended, 30 U.S.C. Section 801
et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 300f et seq.; all
comparable state and local laws. laws of other jurisdictions or orders and regulations; and
all laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, orders and decrees of the United
States, the State, the County, the City, or any other political subdivision in which the Site is
located, and of any other political subdivision, agency or instrumentality exercising
jurisdiction over City, Developer, or the Site.
"Environmental Reports" shall mean the Phase I and Phase II reports regarding
the Subject Property, which have been delivered by City to Developer.
"Escrow" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 205, et seq.
"Escrow Agent" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 205, et seq.
"Final Budget" shall mean the final budget for the construction and development of
the Project, as approved by City pursuant to Section 310 hereof.
"Governmental Requirements" shall mean all laws, ordinances, statutes, codes,
rules, regulations, orders, and decrees of the United States, the State of California, the
County, the City, or any other political subdivision in which the Site is located, and of any
other political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality exercising jurisdiction over Developer
or the Site, as may be amended from time to time.
"Ground Lease" shall mean, the Ground Lease to be entered into for the Project
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by City and the Developer which shall be in a form reasonably acceptable to Developer and
City in their reasonable discretion.
"Hazardous Material" or "Hazardous Materials" shall mean and include any
substance, material, or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local governmental
authority, including the County, Fresno County Health Care Agency, the Regional Water
Quality Control Board, the State of California, or the United States Government, including, but
not limited to, any material or substance which is: (i) defined as a "hazardous waste," "acutely
hazardous waste," "restricted hazardous waste," or "extremely hazardous waste" under
Sections 25115, 25117 or 25122.7, or listed pursuant to Section 25140, of the California
Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter6.5 (Hazardous Waste Control Law); (ii) defined
as a hazardous substance" under Section 25315 of the California Health and Safety Code,
Division 20, Chapter 6.8 (Carpenter Presley Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act); (iii)
defined as a "hazardous material," "hazardous substance," or "hazardous waste" under
Section 25501 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95 (Hazardous
Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory); (iv) defined as a "hazardous substance"
under Section 25281 of the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.7
(Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances); (v) petroleum; (vi) asbestos and/or
asbestos containing materials; (vii) lead based paint or any lead based or lead
products, (viii) polychlorinated biphenyls, (ix) designated as a "hazardous substance"
pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Section 1317); (x) defined as
a "hazardous waste" pursuant to Section 1004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, etseq. (42 U.S.C. Section 6903); (xi) Methyl tert Butyf Ether; (xii)
defined as "hazardous substances" pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601,et seq.
(42 U.S.C. Section 9501); (xiii) any other substance, whether in the form of a solid, liquid, gas
or any other form whatsoever, which by any "Governmental Requirements" (as defined
in Paragraph (c) of this Section 308) either requires special handling in its use, transportation,
generation, collection, storage, handling, treatment or disposal, or is defined as "hazardous"
or harmful to the environment; and/or (xiv) lead based paint pursuant to and defined in the
Lead Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, Title X of the 1992 Housing and Community
Development Act, 42 U.S.C. § 4800, et seq., specifically §§ 4821-4846, and the implementing
regulations thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, "Hazardous Materials" shall not include
such products in quantities as are customarily used in the construction, maintenance,
rehabilitation, management, operation and residence of residential developments or
associated buildings and grounds, or typically used in residential activities in a manner typical
of other comparable residential developments, or substances commonly ingested by a
significant population living within the applicable Project, including without limitation alcohol,
aspirin, tobacco and saccharine.
"Hazardous Materials Contamination" shall mean the contamination (whether
presently existing or hereafter occurring) of the improvements, facilities, soil, groundwater, air
or other elements on, in, or under the Subject Property by Hazardous Materials, or the
contamination of the buildings, facilities, soil, groundwater, air or other elements on, in or of
any other property as a result of Hazardous Materials at any time (whether before or after the
Date of Agreement) emanating from the Subject Property.
"HCD" shall mean the State of California Department of Housing and Community
Development.
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"Housing Unit" and "Housing Units" shall mean, one of the 82 housing units in the
Project to be constructed and operated by Developer on the Subject Property as senior
affordable rental housing for the Affordability Period.
"HUD" shall mean the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
"Implementation Agreement" and "Implementation Agreements" Shall mean,
individually and collectively, agreements entered into by City and Developer (or its permitted
successors and/or assigns) in order to implement and/or clarify the terms of this Agreement,
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
"Improvements"shall mean the affordable housing units and any other improvements
to be constructed on the Subject Property as part of the Project pursuant to this Agreement
and as approved by the City.
"Indemnitees" is defined in Section 204.4.
"Integrated Community Development, LLC" shall mean ICD, California for -profit
limited liability company.
"Investor Limited Partner" shall mean each Tax Credit limited partner of Developer
for the Project and their successors/assigns.
"Legal Description" shall mean the description of the Subject Property which is
attached hereto as Attachment No. 1 and incorporated herein.
"Lender" shall mean each of the responsible financial lending institutions or persons
or entities approved by City in its reasonable discretion, which provide the Primary Loans,
including acquisition loan(s), construction loan(s) or permanent loan(s) for the construction,
development, and/or operation of the applicable Project, as set forth in Section 310 hereof.
"Low income," "Lower Income," "Low Income Households" or "Lower Income
Households" shall have the same meaning as prescribed in Section 405.1 hereof and shall
mean and include both: (i) lower income households as defined in the Tax Credit Rules and
(ii) 60% AMI Low Income Households. Lower Income Households include Very Low -Income
Households and Extremely Low -Income Households, as defined in the Tax Credit Rules.
"Marketing Program" shall mean the marketing plan and tenant selection program to
be prepared by Developer and submitted to City for its review and approval as a Condition
Precedent to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy as further described in Section 408.
"Memorandum of Agreement" shall mean the Memorandum of Affordable Housing
Agreement to be executed by the parties in substantially the form attached hereto as
Attachment No. 9 and fully incorporated by this reference, which Memorandum of Agreement
shall include notice of this Agreement and the obligations of Developer to enter Ground Lease, complete the construction of the Project, and opinto the
erate the Project as affordable
rental housing pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
"Memorandum of Ground Lease" shall mean, collectively, the Memorandum of
Ground Lease for the Project to be executed by the Developer in a form to be reasonably
approved by City in its reasonable discretion, which Memorandum of Ground Lease shall
include notice of the Ground tease for the Project and the terms and provisions contained
therein, and shall state that in no event shall City's fee interest in the Subject Property be
subordinated to deeds of trust or any other liens for financing recorded against the Subject
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Property.
"Notice" shall mean a notice in the form prescribed by Section 602 hereof.
"Notice of Affordability Restrictions" shall mean, collectively, the notices to be
executed by the parties in substantially the forms attached hereto as Attachment No. 7 and
incorporated herein, which shall recite the affordability restrictions and restrictions on transfer
imposed on the Subject Property by this Agreement, the Ground Lease, and the Regulatory
Agreement, and which shall be recorded against the Subject Property, as applicable, at the
Closing for the Project.
"Official Records" shall mean the official land records of the County.
"Operating Budget" and "Annual Budget" shall mean the annual operating budget
for the Project that sets forth the projected Operating Expenses for the upcoming year that is
subject to and shall be submitted for review and approval by City, through its Planning and
Development Director, each year during the Affordability Period as set forth in Section 413
hereof.
"Operating Expenses" shall mean actual, reasonable and customary (for comparable
first quality rental housing developments in Fresno County) costs, fees and expenses directly
incurred, paid, and attributable to the operation, maintenance and management of the Project
in a calendar year, which are in accordance with the annual Operating Budget for the Project
approved by City pursuant to Section 413 hereof, including but not limited to: painting,
cleaning, repairs, alterations, landscaping, utilities, refuse removal, certificates, permits and
licenses, sewer charges, real and personal property taxes, assessments, insurance, security,
advertising and promotion, janitorial services, cleaning and building supplies, purchase,
repair, servicing and installation of appliances, equipment, fixtures and furnishings, fees and
expenses of property management, fees and expenses of accountants, attorneys and other
professionals, the cost of social services and other housing supportive services provided at
the Project consistent with Developer's approved Application to TCAC for the Project and
rules imposed by HUD with respect to the provision of Project Based Section 8 assistance, if
any, repayment of any completion or operating loans made to Developer, deferred developer
fee payments, and other actual, reasonable and customary operating costs and capital costs
which are directly incurred and paid by Developer, but which are not paid from or eligible to
be paid from the Capital Replacement Reserve or any other reserve accounts for the Project.
To the extent the Operating Expenses for a Project are not reasonably consistent with the
annual Operating Budget for a given year, the City shall reasonably review and approve to
confirm such Operating Expenses are reasonable and actually incurred; provided, no approval
shall be required for emergency expenditures reasonably necessary or appropriate to
preserve life, limb, or property.
Operating Expenses shall exclude all of the following: (i) salaries of employees of
Developer or Developer's general overhead expenses, or expenses, costs and fees paid to
an Affiliate of Developer, to the extent any of the foregoing exceed the expenses, costs or
fees that would be payable in a bona fide arms' length transaction between unrelated parties
in the Fresno County area for the same work or services; (ii) any amounts paid directly by a
tenant of the Project to a third party in connection with expenses which, if incurred by
Developer, would be Operating Expenses; (iii) optional or elective payments with respect to
the Primary Loan (unless made with the consent of the City Manager in her reasonable
discretion); (iv) any payments with respect to any Project -related loan or financing other than
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the Primary Loan (unless made with the consent of the City Manager in her sole discretion);
(v) expenses, expenditures, and charges of any nature whatsoever arising or incurred by
Developer prior to completion of the applicable Project with respect to the development,
maintenance and upkeep of the Project, or any portion thereof, including, without limitation,
all costs and capitalized expenses incurred by Developer in connection with the lease of the
Subject Property from the City (e.g. not leasing to low income tenants), all predevelopment
and preconstruction activities conducted by Developer in connection with the Project,
including, without limitation, the preparation of all plans and the performance of any tests,
studies, investigations or other work, and the construction of the Project and any on -site or
off -site work in connection therewith; (vi) depreciation, amortization, and accrued principal
and interest expense on deferred payment debt; and (vii) any Partnership Related Fees to the
extent they are not paid as capitalized expenses.
"Operating Reserve" shall mean the Operating Reserve for the Project, which shall
be funded by an installment of Tax Credit equity in a target amount equal to three (3) months
of (i) Debt Service on the permanent Primary Loan and (ii) Operating Expenses pursuant to
an approved Annual Budget for the applicable Project (Target Amount). The Operating
Reserve shall thereafter be replenished from later installments of Tax Credit Equity and from
Annual Project Revenue to maintain the Operating Reserve balance of the Target Amount.
The operating reserve shall be used in compliance with Tax Credit Regulations and the
Partnership Agreement.
"Partnership Agreement" shall mean the agreement(s) which set(s) forth the terms
of Developer's (or its approved Affiliate(s)) limited partnership, as such agreement(s) may be
amended from time to time, so long as consistent with the requirements of this Agreement.
"Postponed Fees" is defined in Section 203.
"Preliminary Budget" shall mean, budget, for the construction and development of
the Subject Property, which are attached hereto as Attachment No. 3A and incorporated
herein.
"Primary Loan" shall mean, the permanent and construction financing obtained by
Developer for the Project from one or more institutional lender(s) other than an Affiliate of
Developer, as approved by City, which loan(s) shall be senior to City's Regulatory Agreement,
but subordinate to City's fee interest in the Subject Property and the land use entitlement
obtained by Developer, including the City Covenants.
"Project" shall mean, 82 Housing Units and associated (on -site and off -site) and
appurtenant improvements, upon the Subject Property as senior affordable rental housing
development to be made available to Low Income Households and Very Low Income
Households at an Affordable Rent, as more particularly described in Section 301 hereof and
in the Scope of Development attached hereto as Attachment No. 4 and incorporated herein.
"Property Management Plan" shall mean the management plan required to be
created by Developer and submitted to City for approval, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld, which shall include a detailed plan and strategy for long term
marketing, operation, maintenance, repair and security of the Project, Inclusive of on -site
social services to the residents of the Project, and the method of selection of tenants, rules
and regulations for tenants, and other rental policies and procedures for the applicable Project
as set forth in Section 411.2.
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"Property Manager" shall mean the individual property manager or property
management company contracted by and with Developer, after obtaining City's written
approval of such individual or company, to perform the operation, maintenance, and
management of the Project pursuant to Section 411.
"Regulatory Agreement" shall mean, the Regulatory Agreement for the Project which
shall be entered into by City and Developer concurrently with the Closing for the Project and
which will be recorded as an encumbrance to the Subject Property in substantially the form
attached hereto as Attachment No. 6 and incorporated herein, in accordance with Section 416
hereof. The Regulatory Agreement for the Project may be subordinate to the Primary Loan
and the Tax Credit Regulatory Agreement for that Project subject to the requirements of this
Agreement.
"Release of Construction Covenants" shall mean the documents which shall
evidence Developer's satisfactory completion of the Project, as set forth in Section 305 hereof,
substantially in the form of Attachment No. 5 hereto.
"Request for Notice" or "Request for Notice of Default" shall mean the requests
for notice of default pursuant to Civil Code Section 2924b to be recorded against the Subject
Property in connection with the Escrow substantially in the form attached hereto as
Attachment No. 8 and fully incorporated by this reference.
"Reservation" means collectively, the reservations of Tax Credits by TCAC for the
Project.
"Reserve Deposits" shall mean any payments to the Capital Replacement Reserve
and Operating Reserve accounts pursuant to Sections 412 and 413 hereof.
"Schedule of Performance" shall mean (1) that certain Schedule of Performance
attached hereto as Attachment No. 3 and incorporated herein, which sets forth the time for
performing the various obligations of this Agreement and shall include (2) each supplemental
Schedule of Performance to be attached to and incorporated into each Implementation
Agreement for the Project, as the context dictates.
It is understood the Schedule of Performance is subject to all of the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement. The summary of the items of performance set forth in
the Schedule of Performance is not intended to supersede or modify the more complete
description in this Agreement; in the event of any inconsistency between the Schedule of
Performance and this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.
The time periods set forth in the Schedule of Performance for City's approval of
submittals, including, without limitation, any plans and drawings, submitted to City by
Developer shall only apply and commence upon Developer's complete submittal of all the
required information. In no event shall an incomplete submittal by Developer trigger any of
City obligations of review and/or approval hereunder; provided, however, that the City shall
notify Developer of an incomplete submittal as soon as is practicable and in no event later
than the applicable time set forth for City's action on the particular item in question.
The Schedule of Performance is subject to revision from time to time as mutually
agreed upon in writing between Developer and City Manager. Any and all extensions
hereunder shall be by mutual written agreement of the City Manager and the Developer, which
shall not cumulatively exceed 180 days without City Council approval.
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"Scope of Development" shall mean that certain Scope of Development attached
hereto as Attachment No. 4 and incorporated herein, which describes the scope and quality
of the Project to be constructed by Developer pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
"Section 3" shall mean and refer to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development
Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. § 1701 u, as amended. City has prepared a Section 3 "checklist" and
other forms related to Section 3 compliance; and as provided by City to the Developer, its
Contractor, Subcontractors, or other contractor(s) or subcontractor(s), as applicable, such
forms shall be utilized in all contracts and subcontracts to which Section 3 applies.
"Section 3 Clause" shall mean the language, set forth below, which is required to be
included in each and every Construction Contact entered into by Developer, the Contractor,
each Subcontractor and/or any other contractor(s) or subcontractor(s), as applicable, for the
development of the Project. For purposes of this Section 3 Clause and compliance therewith,
whenever the word "contractor" is used it shall mean and include, as applicable, the
Developer, Contractor, any and all Subcontractors, and any other contractor(s) and
subcontractor(s) performing work on the Project.
Developer hereby acknowledges and agrees to take all responsibility for compliance with all
Section 3 Clause federal requirements and further acknowledges and agrees that compliance
with all Section 3 Clause requirements by Developer, the Contractor, all Subcontractors,
and/or other contractor(s), subcontractor(s), and other agents, is the primary obligation of
Developer. Developer shall provide or cause to be provided to its Contractor and each
Subcontractor, and each of its other contractor(s),subcontractor(s) and agents, a
checklist for compliance with the Section 3 Clause federal requirements, to obtain from the
Contractor, each Subcontractor, and other contractor(s), subcontractor(s), and agents, all
applicable items, documents, and other evidence of compliance with the items, actions, and
other provisions within the checklist, and to submit all such completed Section 3 Clause
documentation and proof of compliance to the City.
The particular text to be utilized in any and all contracts of the Contractor or any
Subcontractor doing work covered by Section 3 shall be in substantially the form of the
following Section 3 Clause, as reasonably determined by City, or as directed by HUD or its
representative, and shall be executed by the applicable contractor under penalty of perjury:
"(i) The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as
amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 u ("Section 3"). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that
employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD
assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to
low and very low income persons (inclusive of Very Low Income Persons, Very Low Income
Households, and Very Low Income Tenants served by the Project), particularly persons
who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
"(ii) The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations
in 24 CFR Part 135, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this
contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other
impediment that would prevent them from complying with the Part 135 regulations.
"(iii) The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or
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representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement
or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers'
representative of the contractor's commitments under this Section 3 clause, and will post
copies of notices in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and
applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall
describe the Section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number of job titles subject to
hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the
name and location of person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the
anticipated date the work shall begin.
"(iv) The contractor agrees to include this Section 3 clause in every
subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to take
appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this
Section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in
24 CFR Part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the
contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the
regulations in 24 CFR Part 135.
"(v) The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions,
including training positions, that are filled (a) after the contractor is selected but before the
contract is executed, and (b) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24
CFR Part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent
the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR Part 135.
"(vi) Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result
in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from
future HUD assisted contracts.
"(vii) With respect to work performed in connection with Section 3 covered
Indian Housing assistance, section 7(b) of the Indian Self Determination and Education
Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e) also applies to the work to be performed under this
contract. Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent feasible, (a) preference and
opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians, and (b) preference in
the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian
owned Economic Enterprises. Parties to this contract that are subject to the provisions of
Section 3 and section 7(b) agree to comply with Section 3 to the maximum extent feasible,
but not in derogation of compliance with section 7(b)."
After the foregoing Section 3 Clause, each Developer as
to its Project shall add the signature block of the
Contractor, Subcontractor, or other contractor(s) and
subcontractor(s), as applicable, and shall add the
following text immediately above the signature block:
"The contractor/provider by this his signature affixed
hereto declares under penalty of perjury that contractor
has read the requirements of this Section 3 Clause and
accepts all its requirements contained therein for all of
his operations related to this contract."
"Senior" shall refer to persons 62 years or older.
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"Site Map" shall mean the map of the Site which is attached hereto as Attachment No.
2 and incorporated herein.
"'Subcontractor" and "'Subcontractors" shall mean, individually and collectively, one
or more subcontractors hired by Developer's Contractor for the Project to perform and
complete, or to engage and supervise others to perform and complete, the construction of the
Project and all other on -site and off -site improvements required to be constructed in
connection with the Project, all of which shall be in accordance with the Scope of
Development, the land use entitlement to be approved by City, and the Development Plans.
Developer shall submit to City information regarding the entity serving as the Subcontractor
for any portion of the construction of the Project and all other on -site and off -site improvements
required to be constructed in connection therewith in accordance with the Scope of
Development, the land use entitlement to be approved by City, and the Development Plans,
including all required licenses, certifications, insurance, etc., as reasonably requested by City
Manager.
"Subject Property" shall mean the real property consisting of approximately 1.21
acres of land located at 4323-4333 N. Blackstone Avenue (APN: 426-253-19) as more
particularly described in Attachment 1. Whenever the term "Subject Property" is used in this
Agreement it shall mean and include the land and all Improvements.
"Tax Credit Regulatory Agreement" shall mean, collectively, the regulatory
agreement(s) which may be required to be recorded against the Subject Property, as
applicable, with respect to the issuance of Tax Credits for the Project. The Tax Credit
Regulatory Agreement shall be subordinate and junior to the Ground Lease and City
Covenants and land use entitlement.
"Tax Credit Rules" shall mean Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code and/or
California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17057.5, 17058, 23610.4 and 23610.5 and
California Health and Safety Code Section 50199, et seq., as applicable, as the foregoing may
be amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations implementing the foregoing.
"Tax Credits" shall mean federal 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits granted
pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code and/or California Revenue and
Taxation Code Sections 17057.5, 17058, 23610.4 and 23610.5 and California Health
and Safety Code Section 50199, et seq., as applicable.
"TCAC" shall mean the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, the allocating
agency for Tax Credits in California.
"Term" shall mean the 57-year Term of each Ground Lease, as defined therein, as it
may be earlier terminated or extended according to the terms thereof.
"Third Party Costs" is defined in Section 616.
"Transfer Net Proceeds" shall mean the proceeds of any transfer, in whole or in part,
of Developer's leasehold interest in the Subject Property or any sale, assignment, sublease,
or other transfer, in whole or in part of the Developer's interests in the Subject Property, net
reasonable and customary costs and expenses incurred in connection with such transfer.
"Very Low Income" and/or "Very Low- Income Households" shall mean and
include: (i) very low-income households as defined in the Tax Credit Rules; (ii) 30% AMI Very
Low -Income Households; (iii) 45% AMI Very Low -Income Households; and (iv) 50% AMI Very
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Low -Income Households. Very Low -Income Households include Extremely Low -Income
Households, as defined in the Tax Credit Rules.
"30% AM/ Very Low -Income Households" shall mean those households earning not
greater than 30% of Fresno County Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which
is set forth by regulation of TCAC.
"45%AM/ Very Low-income Households" shall mean those households earning not
greater than 45% of Fresno County Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which
is set forth by regulation of TCAC.
"50% AM/ Very Low -Income Households" shall mean those households earning
not greater than 50% of Fresno County Area Median Income, adjusted for household size,
which is set forth by regulation of TCAC.
60% AM/ Low -Income Households" shall mean those households earning not
greater than 60% of Fresno County Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which
is set forth by regulation of TCAC.
200. GROUND LEASE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
201. Ground Lease. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, City agrees to lease the Subject Property to Developer and Developer agrees
to lease the Subject Property from City pursuant to the terms of the Ground Lease, which
shall be in a form and content reasonably acceptable to the Developer and to the City,
subject to approval as to legal form by City Attorney, in their reasonable discretion.
201.1 Term. The Term of the Ground Lease shall commence on the date
of recordation of Memorandum of Ground Lease in the Official Records (Commencement
Date) and shall continue thereafter until the earlier to occur of (a) the 55th anniversary of
the recordation of the Release of Construction Covenants for the Project in the Official
Records or (b) upon earlier termination as set forth in this Agreement or the Ground
Lease. The Term of Ground Lease shall not commence in any event until the Conditions
Precedent set forth in Section 202 have been satisfied as to the Project and the Closing
shall have occurred.
201.2 Rent. Developer shall pay to City an amount equal to One Dollar
($1.00) on or before the first day of each calendar year during the Term of the Ground
Lease (together with the advance rental payment, "Rent"), subject to payment of Additional
Rent and the Rent adjustment set forth in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this Section 201.2.
(a) Additional
201.2 above, Developer sh all also pay tto (addition
as"Additional Rent" under d by Section
Ground
Lease any amounts required to be paid by Developer to reimburse City for any
payments made by City that are required to be paid by Developer pursuant to the
Ground Lease, such as taxes and other impositions, insurance premiums, or costs of
maintaining the Subject Property and the Project, all with interest, as shall be set forth
in more detail in the Ground Lease.
201.3 Title to Improvements. Upon execution of Ground Lease for the
Project, fee title to all Improvements located at the Project shall be held by the Developer
for the Project. Upon expiration or earlier termination of the Ground Lease for the Project,
the Improvements located on the Subject Property shall automatically vest in City; provided,
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in the event of a foreclosure of Developer's interest in the Ground Lease, title to the
Improvements shall vest in the successor tenant under the Ground Lease, subject to the
terms of the Ground Lease (or a new Ground Lease approved by City) entered into after
such foreclosure, which shall provide that upon ultimate termination or expiration of the
Ground Lease or such new Ground Lease entered into upon foreclosure or deed in lieu of
foreclosure, title to such Improvements shall automatically vest in City.
202. Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Ground Lease. The
commencement of the Term of the Ground Lease and City's obligation to make the
conditioned upon the satisfaction (or waiver by the benefited party) of the following terms and
conditions within the times designated below (each, a "Condition Precedent," collectively,
"Conditions Precedent").
202.1 City's Conditions Precedent to the Closing. The commencement
of the Term and effectiveness of the Ground Lease is subject to the fulfillment by
Developer (or written waiver by City) of each and every one of the Conditions
Precedent (a) through (q), inclusive, described below, which are solely for the benefit
of City, and which shall be fulfilled by the Developer entity or waived by City within the
time periods provided herein:
(a) Execution and Recording of Documents. Developer shall
have duly executed and delivered to Escrow Agent the Regulatory Agreement,
Ground Lease, Memorandum of Ground Lease, Memorandum of Agreement,
Notice of Affordability Restrictions, Request for Notice, City Covenants, and any
other documents required hereunder for the Project, and such documents shall
be ready for and meet all conditions to the Closing pursuant to the requirements
of this Agreement, including any Implementation Agreement(s). The City
Regulatory Agreement, Memorandum of Ground Lease, Memorandum of
Agreement, Notice of Affordability Restrictions, Request for Notice, and City
Covenants, shall be ready to record in the Official Records at Closing.
(b) Grading Permits and Building Plans/Permits. Developer shall
have obtained City approval of its Construction Drawings and all final grading
and building plans for all of the Improvements to be constructed during the
Project as required by Section 304. Grading permits shall be ready to issue
upon payment of fees and any and all conditional building permits shall be ready
to be issued concurrently with the grading permits upon payment of all
necessary fees and all required security shall have been posted in order to
commence and complete construction of both Projects. The conditional
building permits shall state that final unconditional building permits shall be
issued upon satisfactory completion of grading, subject to the sole discretion of
City's Building and Planning Departments.
(c) Land Use Entitlements; City Covenants. Developer shall
have obtained City approval of the Basic Concept Drawings and Design
Development Drawings pursuant to Section 302 herein, and shall have received
all land use entitlements for the Project (but for payment of fees associated
therewith) from the City, including conditional use permit(s) or variance(s), if
required, and including approval of all documentation, studies, and other reports
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required by the California Environmental Quality Act and the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as applicable.
In connection therewith, the land use entitlements require that Developer
cause to be recorded the City Covenants in a senior, non -subordinate lien
position with respect to the Project; and, in this regard, the City Covenants shall
be ready for recording concurrently and in a first, senior lien position.
(d) Final Budget. Developer shall have submitted to City for its
approval the detailed Final Budget for the Project of the construction and
development of the Project, and City shall have approved the Final Budget for
the Project in its reasonable discretion.
(e) Evidence of Financing. Developer shall have provided written
proof reasonably acceptable to City that Developer has obtained commitments
for equity contributions, reservation of Tax Credits, and other approved
affordable housing subsidies and/or loans, and Primary Loans (including the
construction and permanent financing) for the Project, all subject to customary
conditions, and City shall have reasonably approved such financing
commitments pursuant to Section 310.
M Partnership Agreement; Organizational Documents;
Resolution. Developer shall have duly executed or, shall execute concurrently
with Closing, a Partnership Agreement reasonably acceptable to City in
accordance with Section 310 and a Certificate of Limited Partnership shall have
been filed with the California Secretary of State, under which the limited partners
are committed to make equity contributions in an amount, which together with
the proceeds of the Primary Loan, the Tax Credits, and any additional affordable
housing subsidies and loans are sufficient to finance the construction and
development of the Project. In addition, Developer shall have certified in writing
to City that the Primary Loan, Tax Credits, any additional affordable housing
subsidies, Postponed Fees, Deferred Developer Fee, Deferred Contractor Fee,
and required equity contributions, are together projected to be sufficient to pay
for the completion of development of the Project. City shall have received and
approved the Partnership Agreement and any other relevant organizational
documents of Developer, including a resolution authorizing a representative of
Developer to enter into this Agreement, the Regulatory Agreement, the Ground
Lease, any Implementation Agreement(s) and to execute all of their documents
required under the terms of this Agreement, all on behalf of Developer.
(g) Construction Contract. Developer shall provide the City with
copies of all agreements it has entered into with any and all general contractors
or subcontractors for this Project. Developer shall require that each such
general contractor agreement contain a provision whereby the party(ies) to the
agreement, other than the Developer, agree to: (i) notify the City immediately of
any event of default by the Developer thereunder, (ii) notify the City immediately
of the filing of a mechanic's lien, (iii) notify the City immediately of termination or
cancellation of the construction agreement on the Project, and (iv) provide the
City, upon the City's request, an Estoppel Certificate certifying that the
agreement is in full force and effect and the Developer is not in default
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thereunder. The Developer agrees to notify the City immediately of termination
or cancellation of any such agreement(s), notice of filing of a mechanic's lien, or
breach or default by other party(ies) thO-reto. Each Construction Contract shall
include the Section 3 Clause, as applicable. The Construction Contract with the
Contractor shall be for a fixed, all-inclusive fee to complete all work to be
performed by the Contractor to construct the Project, subject to approved
change orders.
(h) Construction Security. If required by the construction lender
and if city funds are used for and during the course of construction then the
developer or its General Contractor shell obtain, pay for and deliver good and
sufficient payment and performance bonds along with a Primary Obligee, Co -
Obligee, or Multiple Obligee Rider in a form acceptable to the City from a
corporate surety, admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do
business in the State of California and Treasury -listed, in a form satisfactory to
the City and naming the City as Obligee.
0) The "Faithful Performance Bond" shall be at least equal to 100%
of the Developer's estimated construction costs as reflected in the
Developer's budget, attached hereto as Attachment 3A, to the guarantee
faithful performance of the Project, within the time prescribed, in a
manner satisfactory to the City, consistent with this Agreement, and that
all material and workmanship will be free from original or developed
defects.
(ii). The "Payment Bond" shall be at least equal to 100% of
construction costs approved by the City to satisfy claims of material
supplies and of mechanics and laborers employed for this Project. The
bond shall be maintained by the Developer in full force and effect until
the Project is completed and until all claims for materials and labor are
paid and as required by the applicable provisions of Chapter 7, Title 15,
Part 4, Division 3 of the California Civil Code.
(iii). The "Material and Labor Bond" shall be at least equal to 100%
of the Developer's estimated construction costs as reflected in the
Developer's budget, attached hereto as Attachment 3A, to satisfy claims
of material supplies and of mechanics and laborers employed for this
Project. The bond shall be maintained by the Developer in full force and
effect until the Project is completed, and until all claims for materials and
labor are paid, released, or time barred, and shall otherwise comply with
any applicable provision of the California Code.
W Review and Approval of Title. Developer shall not have
elected to terminate this Agreement due to the condition of title to the Subject
Property pursuant to Section 205.7.
0) City's Title Policy. The Title Company (as hereinafter
defined) shall have unconditionally committed to issue the City Title Policy for
the Subject Property, as applicable, to City pursuant to Section 205.8.
(k) Environmental Condition of the Site. The environmental
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condition of the entire Subject Property shall be reasonably acceptable to
Developer, and Developer shall not have elected to terminate this Agreement
pursuant to Section 204.3.
(1) Proof of Insurance. Developer shall have provided to City
certificates of insurance and endorsements which satisfy all requirements of
Section 306 hereof as to the Project.
(m) Property Management Plan. Developer shall have
submitted to City, and City shall have reasonably approved, the Property
Management Plan for the Project.
(n) No Default; Representations and Warranties. Developer
shall not be in Default of any of its obligations under the terms of this
Agreement. All representations and warranties of Developer contained herein
shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date
for the Project as though made at that time, and all covenants of Developer
which are required to be performed prior to the Closing shall have been
performed by such date.
202.2 Developer Conditions Precedent to the Closing. For the Project,
Developer's obligations to proceed with the commencement of the Term and
effectiveness of Ground Lease are subject to the fulfillment or waiver by Developer as
applicable, of each and all of the Conditions Precedent (a) through 0), inclusive, described
below, which are solely for the benefit of the Developer entity, and which shall be fulfilled
or waived by the time periods provided for herein:
(a) Land Use Entitlement. Developer shall have obtained City
and City approval of the Basic Concept Drawings and Design Development Drawings and
shall have received the necessary land use entitlement for the Project from City, including
conditional use permit(s) or variance(s), if required.
(b) Grading Permits and Building Plans/Permits. Developer
shall have obtained City approval of its Construction Drawings and all final grading and
building plans for the Project. Initial rough grading as well as complete grading permits
shall be ready to issue upon payment of fees and any and all conditional building permits
shall be ready to be issued concurrently with such grading permits upon payment of all
necessary fees and all required security shall have been posted in order to commence
and complete construction of the Project. The conditional building permits shall state that
final unconditional building permits shall be issued upon satisfactory completion of all
rough and complete grading subject to the sole discretion of City's Building and Planning
Departments.
(c) Condition of Site. City shall have fulfilled its obligations
pursuant to Section 301.2 hereof to deliver the Subject Property to Developer clear of
occupants and improvements.
(d) Final Budget. City shall have approved a detailed Final
Budget for the construction and development of the Project, and City shall have approved
the Final Budget for the Project in its reasonable discretion.
(e) Evidence of Financing. Developer shall have obtained, and
City shall have approved, a commitment for equity contributions, a reservation of Tax
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Credits, and other affordable housing subsidies and/or loans, and the Primary Loan,
including the construction financing and permanent financing commitment for the
applicable Project in form and substance: acceptable to Developer, all subject to
customary conditions, and City shall have reasonably approved such financing pursuant
to Section 310.
(f) Review and Approval of Title. Developer shall have
reviewed and approved the condition of title to the Subject Property as provided herein.
(g) Developer's Title Policy. The Title Company shall have
unconditionally committed to issue the Developer Title Policy for the Subject Property, as
applicable, to Developer pursuant to Section 205.8.
(h) Environmental Condition of the Site. The environmental
condition of the Subject Property shall be reasonably acceptable to Developer and
Developer shall not have elected to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 204.3.
(i) No Default; Representations and Warranties. City shall not
be in Default of any of its obligations under the terms of this Agreement. All
representations and warranties of City contained herein shall be true and correct in all
material respects on and as of the Closing Date for the Project as though made at that
time, and all covenants of Developer which are required to be performed prior to Closing
for the Project shall have been performed by such date.
203. Payment of Developer Fee and Contractor Fee The Developer Fee and
the Contractor Fee shall be paid pursuant to Developer's Limited Partnership Agreement
and Construction Contract so long as both agreements have been provided to the City for
review and are in compliance Tax Credit Regulations.
204. Environmental Condition of the Subject Property.
204.1 Environmental Condition of the Subject Property. True copies of
Phase I and Phase II reports regarding the Subject Property, have been delivered by City
to Developer (collectively, "Environmental Reports"). Except for the foregoing, City
represents to Developer that it is not aware of, to its Best Knowledge, and it has not
received any additional or unrelated notice or communication from any governmental
agency having jurisdiction over the Subject Property, notifying it of the presence of
Hazardous Materials in, on, or under the Subject Property, or any portion thereof. At all
times relevant to this Agreement or the Ground Lease, Developer agrees to provide City
with any additional supplemental or updated documents relating to the physical and/or
environmental condition of the Subject Property, including those relating to the soils and
groundwater, which are received by Developer.
204.2 Studies and Reports. Prior to the commencement of the Ground
Lease, Developer may obtain data and make any other or additional surveys, tests,
studies, and reports necessary to evaluate the suitability of the Subject Property for the
Project to carry out this Agreement, including the investigation of the environmental
condition of the Subject Property (collectively, the "Studies"). Any studies undertaken on
the Subject Property by Developer prior to the commencement of the applicable Ground
Lease shall be done at the sole expense of Developer, and Developer shall execute a
Right of Entry and License Agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to City prior to
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undertaking such work and entering the Subject Property. Any studies shall be
undertaken only after all insurance required by and conforming to the requirements of
such Right of Entry and License Agreement has been issued and is in full force and effect,
and Developer has secured any necessary permits therefor from the appropriate
governmental agencies. Developer hereby agrees to promptly provide City with any and
all Studies relating to the environmental condition of the Subject Property upon
Developer's acquisition thereof.
204.3 Approval of Environmental Condition of the Site. Prior to the
Closing, and within the time set forth in the Schedule of Performance attached to each
Implementation Agreement, Developer shall approve or disapprove the environmental
condition of the Subject Property by written notice to City. In the event that Developer
disapproves the environmental condition of the Subject Property, this Agreement shall be
terminated as provided in Section 504 hereof prior to the Closing for the Project. In the
event Developer disapproves the condition of the Subject Property because it determines
that environmental remediation is required to place the Subject Property in a condition
suitable for use as required hereunder and subject to Developer's termination right set
forth in the immediately preceding sentence, City and Developer shall negotiate in good
faith regarding the remediation of the Subject Property, and the allocation of the cost of
performing such environmental remediation. If after such negotiation the parties are
unable to reach agreement upon the remediation of the Subject Property, any party may
terminate this Agreement as provided herein prior to the Closing.
204.4 Indemnification. Developer shall save, protect, pay for,
defend (with counsel acceptable to City), indemnify and hold harmless City, and its
respective elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, attorneys,
representatives, volunteers, contractors and agents (collectively, "Indemnitees") from and
against any and all liabilities, suits, actions, claims, demands, penalties, damages
(including, without limitation, penalties, fines and monetary sanctions), losses, costs or
expenses (including, without limitation, consultants' fees, investigation and laboratory
fees, attorneys' fees and remedial and response costs and third -party claims or costs)
(the foregoing are hereinafter collectively referred to as "Liabilities") that may now or
in the future be incurred or suffered by Indemnitees by reason of, resulting from, in
connection with or arising in any manner whatsoever as a direct or indirect result of: (i)
the presence, use, release, escape, seepage, leakage, spillage, emission, generation,
discharge, storage, or disposal of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under, or about, or the
transportation of any such Hazardous Materials to or from, the Site; (ii) the violation, or
alleged violation, of any statute, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, permit, judgment, or
license relating to the use, generation, release, leakage, spillage, emission, escape,
discharge, storage, disposal, or transportation of Hazardous Materials in, on, under, or
about, or to or from, the Site; (iii) the physical and environmental condition of the Site,
and (iv) any Liabilities relating to any Environmental Laws and other Governmental
Requirements relating to Hazardous Materials and/or the environmental and/or physical
condition of the Site; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnity shall not apply to
any Liabilities arising or occurring (a) prior to the commencement of the Ground Lease,
(b) after the expiration or earlier termination of the Term of the Ground Lease or the date
Developer vacates the property, whichever occurs later, or (c) as a result of the grossly
negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of City. The foregoing indemnification shall
continue in full force and effect regardless of whether such condition, liability, loss,
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damage, cost, penalty, fine, and/or expense shall accrue or be discovered before or after
the termination of the applicable Ground Lease. This indemnification supplements and
in no way limits the indemnification set forth in Section 307.
204.5 Duty to Prevent Hazardous Material Contamination. During the
construction, development, operation and management of the Project, Developer shall
take all necessary precautions to prevent the release of any Hazardous Materials into the
environment on or under the Subject Property. Such precautions shall include, but not be
limited to, compliance with all Environmental Laws and other Governmental
Requirements. Developer shall notify City, and provide to City a copy or copies of any
notices of violation, notices to comply, citations, inquiries, clean-up or abatement
orders, cease and desist orders, reports filed pursuant to self -reporting requirements
and reports filed or applications made pursuant to all Environmental Laws and other
Governmental Requirements, and Developer shall report to City, as soon as possible after
each incident, any unusual or potentially important incidents in the event of a release of
any Hazardous Materials into the environment.
204.6 Release of City by Developer. With the exception of the obligations
of City under the Ground Lease, the land use entitlements for the Project, Environmental
Laws and Government Requirements (except to the extent the responsibility for
compliance with Environmental Laws and Governmental Requirements has been
assumed by Developer hereunder), Developer hereby waives, releases and discharges
forever the Indemnitees from all present and future claims, demands, suits, legal and
administrative proceedings and from all liability for damages, losses, costs, liabilities, fees
and expenses, including attorney's fees, court and litigation costs and fees of expert
witnesses, present and future, arising out of or in any way connected with Developer's
possession or use of the Subject Property pursuant to the Ground Lease, improvement
of the Subject Property in accordance with this Agreement, the Scope of Development,
and the land use entitlements obtained by Developer for the Project, and for the operation
of the Project at the Subject Property, of any Hazardous Materials on the Subject
Property, or the existence of Hazardous Materials contamination in any state on, under,
or about the Subject Property, however they came to be located there.
In connection with the foregoing, Developer acknowledges that it is aware
of and familiar with the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code that
provides as follows:
"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE
CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER
FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF
KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS
OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."
As such relates to this Section 204.6, Developer hereby waives and
relinquishes all rights and benefits that it may have under Section 1542 of the California
Civil Code.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this waiver, discharge, and release shall not
be effective in the event the presence or release of Hazardous Materials on the Subject
Property occurs as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of City or their
officers, employees, representatives and agents.
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204.7 Environmental Inquiries. Developer shall notify City upon receipt,
and provide to City a copy or copies, of the following environmental permits, disclosures,
applications, entitlements or inquiries relating to the Subject Property and the Project:
notices of violation, notices to comply, citations, inquiries, clean up or abatement orders,
cease and desist orders, reports filed pursuant to self -reporting requirements and reports
filed or applications made pursuant to any Environmental Laws and other applicable
Governmental Requirements relating to Hazardous Materials and underground tanks,
and Developer shall report to City, as soon as possible after each incident, all material
information relating to or arising from such incident, including, but not limited to, the
following:
(a) All required reports of releases of Hazardous Materials,
including notices of any release of Hazardous Materials as required by any Governmental
Requirements;
(b) All notices of suspension of any permits relating to
Hazardous
Materials;
(c) All notices of violation from federal, state or local environmental
authorities relating to Hazardous Materials;
(d) All orders under the State Hazardous Waste Control Act and
the State Hazardous Substance Account Act and corresponding federal statutes,
concerning investigation, compliance schedules, clean up, or other remedial actions;
(e) All orders under the Porter Cologne Act, including corrective
action orders, cease and desist orders, and clean up and abatement orders;
(f) Any notices of violation from OSHA or Cal OSHA concerning
employees' exposure to Hazardous Materials;
(g) All complaints and other pleadings filed against Developer
relating to Developer's storage, use, transportation, handling or disposal of Hazardous
Materials on or about the Subject Property; and
Any and all other notices, citations, inquiries, orders, filings or any other
reports containing information which would have a materially adverse effect on the
Subject Property or City's liabilities or obligations relating to Hazardous Materials.
In the event of a release of any Hazardous Materials into the environment,
Developer shall, as soon as possible after the release, furnish to City a copy of any and
all reports relating thereto and copies of all correspondence with governmental agencies
relating to the release. Upon request of City, but subject to any limitations imposed by
law or by court order, Developer shall furnish to City a copy or copies of any and all other
environmental entitlements or inquiries relating to or affecting the Subject Property in
Developer's possession and/or shall notify City of any environmental entitlements or
inquiries relating to or affecting the Subject Property within Developer's actual or
constructive knowledge if Developer is not in possession of same, including, but not
limited to, all permit applications, permits and reports including, without limitation, those
reports and other matters which may be characterized as confidential.
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205. Escrow. Within the time set forth in the Schedule of Performance (or any
revised Schedule of Performance appended to each Implementation Agreement, if any)
for the Project, the parties shall open an escrow (each an "Escrow") for the Closing for the
conveyance by City to Developer (or Developer's approved Affiliate assignee) of a ground
leasehold interest in the Subject Property, with TICOR Title or another escrow company
mutually satisfactory to both parties (Escrow Agent). "Closing" the Project refers to the
close of Escrow, including the execution of the Ground Lease and the execution and
recordation of the City Covenants, Regulatory Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement,
Memorandum of Ground Lease, Notice of Affordability Restrictions and Request for Notice
of Default and the commencement of the Ground Lease Term.
205.1 Costs of Escrow. Developer shall pay all Escrow charges, the
premium for Developer's Title Policy, City's Title Policy (including both an owner's policy
and a lender's policy, both with requested endorsements), all recording fees and
documentary transfer taxes, if any, due with respect to the Closing, and all other fees,
charges, and costs which arise from Escrow.
205.2 Escrow Instructions. This Agreement constitutes the joint escrow
instructions of Developer and City, and the Escrow Agent to whom these instructions are
delivered is hereby empowered to act under this Agreement. The parties agree to do all
acts reasonably necessary to close each Escrow within the time set forth in the Schedule
of Performance. All funds received in each Escrow shall be deposited with other escrow
funds in a general escrow account(s) and may be transferred to any other such escrow
trust account in any state or national bank doing business in the State of California.
If in the opinion of any party it is necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the
Closing of the Project's Escrow, a party may require that the parties sign supplemental escrow
instructions; provided that if there is any inconsistency between this Agreement and the
supplemental escrow instructions, then the provisions of this Agreement shall control, unless
the supplemental escrow instructions expressly state the intent to amend this Agreement. The
parties agree to execute such other and further documents as may be reasonably necessary,
helpful or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Agreement. The Project's Closing
shall take place within five days after the date when the Conditions Precedent set forth in
Section 202 have been satisfied or waived (or authorized by City to be postponed until a date
certain post -Closing) by the respective parties as the Project. Escrow Agent is instructed to
release City's Escrow Closing statement and Developer's Escrow Closing statement to the
respective parties.
205.3 Authority of Escrow Agent. Escrow Agent is authorized to, and
shall:
(a) Pay and charge Developer for the premium of the Developer's
Title Policy and the City's Title Policy (including both an owner's policy and a lender's
policy, both with requested endorsements), and any endorsements thereto requested by
Developer and/or City and any amount necessary to place title in the condition necessary
to satisfy this Agreement;
(b) Pay and charge Developer for all Escrow fees and charges;
(c) Verify proper and complete execution of the City Covenants,
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Memorandum of Ground Lease, Regulatory Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement,
Notice of Affordability Restrictions, and Request for Notice of Default upon Closing; and
(d) Do such other actions as necessary, including obtaining
any Developer and City title insurance, required to fulfill parties' obligations under this
Agreement.
205.4 Escrow Closing. The Closing for the conveyance of the ground
leasehold estate in the Subject Property, as applicable, by City to Developer, and
commencement of the Term of the Ground Lease, pursuant to the Ground Lease shall
occur within five days of the parties' satisfaction of all of the Conditions Precedent set
forth in Section 202 hereof and within 180 days from the award of tax credits (unless
extended by TCAC), but in no event later than November 11, 2024 (Closing Date). The
Closing Date may be extended by the mutual written agreement of Developer and the
City (through its City Manager).
205.5 Termination of Escrow. If Escrow is not in condition to close by the
Closing Date, then any party who is not in material default under this Agreement may, in
writing, demand the return of money or property and proceed under the default and/or
termination provisions of this Agreement. If any party makes a written demand for return
of documents or properties, the Escrow shall not cancel until five (5) days after Escrow
Agent shall have delivered copies of such demand to all other parties at the respective
addresses shown in this Agreement. If any objections are raised within said five (5) day
period, Escrow Agent is authorized to hold all papers and documents until instructed by
a court of competent jurisdiction or by mutual written instructions of the parties.
Termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice as to whatever legal rights any
party may have against the other arising from this Agreement. If no demands are made,
the Escrow Agent shall proceed with the Closing as soon as possible.
205.6 Closing Procedure. Escrow Agent shall close Escrow as follows:
(a) Accept receipt of fully and duly executed City Covenants,
Ground Lease, Memorandum of Ground Lease, Regulatory Agreement, Memorandum
of Agreement, Notice of Affordability Restrictions, and Request for Notice of Default;
(b) Record documents in the following order:
(i) Record first the Memorandum of Ground Lease in the
Official Records, with instructions for the Recorder of Fresno County, California to deliver
the Memorandum of Ground Lease to City;
(ii) Record the City Covenants in the Official Records with
instructions for the Recorder of Fresno County, California, to deliver the City Covenants
to the City Clerk (unless required to be subordinated by the Primary Loan);
(iii) Record the Primary Loan lien instrument, including the
deed of trust securing the Primary Loan, in the Official Records;
(iv) Record the Memorandum of Agreement in the Official
Records, with instructions for the Recorder of Fresno County, California to deliver the
Memorandum of Agreement to City;
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(v) Record the Regulatory Agreement in the Official
Records, with instructions for the Recorder of Fresno County, California to deliver the
Regulatory Agreement to City;
(vi) Record the Notice of Affordability Restrictions in the
Official Records, with instructions for the Recorder of Fresno County, California to deliver
the Notice of Affordability Restrictions to City;
(vii) Record the Request for Notice of Default in the Official
Records, with instructions for the Recorder of Fresno County, California to deliver the
Request for Notice of Default to City;
(c) Instruct the Title Company to deliver Developer's Title Policy
to Developer and City's Title Policy to City;
(d) File any informational reports required by Internal Revenue
Code Section 6045(e), as amended, and any other applicable requirements; and
(e) Forward to both Developer and City a separate accounting of all
funds received and disbursed for each party and copies of all executed and recorded or
filed documents deposited into Escrow, with such recording and filing date and
information endorsed thereon.
205.7 Review of Title. For the Project, City shall be responsible for
obtaining a preliminary title report (Title Report) from TICOR Title or another title company
mutually satisfactory to both parties (Title Company) with respect to the title to the Subject
Property. Developer and City each shall have the right to reasonably approve or
disapprove the exceptions to title set forth in the Title Report (Exceptions); provided,
however, that the following Exceptions are hereby approved by the parties:
(a) The lien of any non -delinquent property taxes and
assessments (to be prorated at the time of Closing); and
(b) The provisions to be set forth in the City Covenants,
Memorandum of Ground Lease (which shall incorporate by reference the terms of the
Ground Leases), Regulatory Agreements, Memorandum of Agreement (which
incorporates by reference the terms of this Agreement), and Notices of Affordability
Restrictions.
Each party shall have thirty (30) days from the date of its receipt of the Title
Report and legible copies of all back-up documents listed as Exceptions therein or shown
on any Survey to give written notice to the other party and to Escrow Agent of approval
or disapproval of any of such Exceptions; provided, however, that if following review of
the Title Report, the Title Company adds additional exceptions to coverage for matters
not caused by a party, each party shall have the right to approve or disapprove any such
exceptions (such new exceptions shall likewise be included within the definition of the
term "Exceptions"). Except for deed(s) of trust and regulatory agreement(s) approved as
part of the financing for the Project pursuant to Section 310, City and Developer shall not
voluntarily create any new exceptions to title following the Date of Agreement and prior
to the Closing, including without limitation any liens or stop notices related to any studies
or other work at the Subject Property. City and Developer shall use good faith efforts to
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attempt to remove or modify any Exceptions which are unacceptable. If any Exceptions
disapproved by Developer are not removed, insured, or endorsed around, by the Title
Company, each party shall have the option to either proceed to Closing and accept title
in its existing condition, or to terminate this Agreement.
205.8 Title Insurance. Concurrently with the Closing for the Project, there
shall be issued to Developer at Developer's sole cost, a CLTA or, if requested by
Developer, an ALTA leasehold policy of title insurance, together with all endorsements
Developer may reasonably require (collectively, the "Developer Title Policy"), issued by
the Title Company insuring that Developer holds proper interest in the Subject Property,
as tenant under the Ground Lease and that the title to the Subject Property, is vested in
City in the condition required by this Agreement. The Title Company shall provide
Developer and City with copies of the Developer Title Policy.
Concurrently with the Closing for the Project, there shall be issued to City an ALTA
owner's policy and an ALTA lender's policy of title insurance, together with all
endorsements City may reasonably require (collectively, the "City Title Policy"), issued by
the Title Company insuring that City continues to hold proper fee interest in the Subject
Property, as fee owner. The Title Company shall provide Developer and City with copies
of the City Title Policy. The City Title Policy insuring City's fee interest in the Subject
Property shall be for the estimated fair market value of the to be improved Subject
Property, including both the land and improvements.
300. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT.
301. Development of the Project. Subject to the terms of this Agreement,
Developer agrees to construct and develop or cause construction and development
through completion of the Project, including all on -site and off -site improvements required
to be constructed in accordance with the Scope of Development and in compliance with
the land use entitlement approved by the City and all applicable local codes, development
standards, ordinances and zoning ordinances, other applicable Governmental
Requirements, and the Development Plans which are approved by the City pursuant to
Section 302 hereof.
The Project shall include eighty-two (82) Housing Units (seventy-three (73) of
which shall be one -bedroom Housing Units and the remaining nine (9) shall be two -
bedroom Housing Units, inclusive of one unrestricted manager unit), a community room,
management office, central laundry facilities, elevators, on -site covered parking, and
passive recreational areas. Each Housing Unit shall include a range, frost -free
refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, central heating and air conditioning, granite
countertops, coat closets, mini blinds, vinyl flooring in kitchens and bathrooms, carpeting
in living areas and shall include CAT 5 wiring. All of the Housing Units shall be designed
for energy efficiency and include energy efficient appliances.
The project shall comply with 24 CFR Part 8 , which implements Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), including, without limitation, the
construction of the Project so that it meets the applicable accessibility requirements,
including, but not limited to, the following:
A. At least 5% of the dwelling units, or at least three, whichever is greater, must
be constructed to be accessible for persons with mobility disabilities. An additional 2% of
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the dwelling units, or at least two unit, whichever is greater, must be accessible for
persons with hearing or visual disabilities. These units must be constructed in accordance
with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (U.F.A.S.) or a standard that is
equivalent or stricter.
B. The design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act (Title Vill
of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended), including the following seven requirements
of the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines:
a. Provide at least one accessible building entrance on an accessible
route.
b. Construct accessible and usable public and common use areas.
C. Construct all doors to be accessible and usable by persons in
wheelchairs.
d. Provide an accessible route into and through the covered dwelling unit.
e. Provide light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other
environmental controls in accessible locations.
f. Construct reinforced bathroom walls for later installation of grab bars
around toilets, tubs, shower stalls and shower seats, where such
facilities are provided.
g. Provide usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual who
uses a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.
C. Title III of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA) as it relates to the
required accessibility of public and common use area of the Project.
D. The design and construction requirements as required by the CITY's Universal
Design Ordinance pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code 11-110, including, but not limited
to the following requirements:
a. No step accessible entryway;
b. All interior doorways and passageways at least 32 inches wide;
c. One downstairs "flex room" and accessible bathroom with reinforcements for
grab bars;
d. Six square feet of accessible kitchen counter space; and
e. Hallways at least 42 inches wide.
301.1 RESERVED. Management.
301.2 Delivery of Clear Site. Prior to the Closing, City shall have cleared
the Subject Property of existing improvements, if any, located at the Subject Property.
302. Design Review.
302.1 Basic Concept Drawings. Withing the time set forth in the
Schedule of Performance, Developer shall submit to City and City shall review and
approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve basic concept drawings for the Project and
all appurtenant improvements, including materials, color board, elevations of all four sides
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of the Project, preliminary landscape plans (both hardscape and softscape and other
amenities of common areas) consistent with the City of Fresno Municipal Code, a traffic
and circulation plan as applicable or as may be required, and a rendered perspective, and
all appurtenant improvements (collectively, "Basic Concept Drawings"). In the event
Developer wishes to in any way alter or modify such Basic Concept Drawings, Developer
shall re -submit such modified Basic Concept Drawings to City for its reasonable review
and approval of such modifications.
302.2 Design Development Drawings. Within the time set forth in the
Schedule of Performance attached to each Implementation Agreement for the Project,
Developer shall submit to City, and City shall review and approve, disapprove, or
conditionally approve, the plans and drawings with respect to the Project ("Design
Development Drawings") consistent with the City of Fresno Municipal Code, including
each of the following:
(a) Applicable accessibility requirements including, but not limited
to the design and construction requirements as required by the City's Universal Design
Ordinance pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code section 11-110, including but not limited to
the following requirements
i. No step accessible entryway;
ii. All interior doorways and passageways at least 32
inches wide;
iii. One downstairs "flex room" and accessible bathroom
with reinforcements for grab bars;
iv. Six square feet of accessible kitchen counter space;
and
V. Hallways at least 42 inches wide
(b) A fully dimensioned Site Plan which complies with the City's
land use entitlement and site plan submittal process for review by the City (through City's
Planning Director, administrative approval of the land use entitlement, or as applicable,
the Planning Commission or City Council approval of same all pursuant to applicable
local, state and federal laws and regulations), which includes a landscape plan, with
hardscape and softscape plans, sections and elevations, including lighting, equipment,
furnishings and planting schedules, materials, and color board for all such improvements.
(c) Floor plans.
(d) Roof plans.
(e) Elevations and project sections.
(f) Tabulation of areas/uses.
(g) Elevations of major public spaces.
(h) Graphics and signage plans, together with schedules and
samples or manufacturer's literature.
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(i) Parking areas, both for tenants and guests.
0) Common area amenities, including all recreational or leisure
areas or improvements.
(k) Lighting schedules with samples or manufacturer's literature
for exterior lighting and lighting on building exteriors. Lighting locations are to be shown on
landscape plans and elevations.
In the event Developer wishes to in any way alter or modify the Design
Development Drawings, Developer shall re -submit such modified Design Development
Drawings, including provision for each of the above elements set forth in subsections (a)
through (k) above, to City for its reasonable review and approval of such modifications.
302.3 Construction Drawings and Related Documents. Within the time
set forth in the Schedule of Performance attached to the Implementation Agreement for
the Project, Developer shall submit to City, and City shall review and approve, disapprove,
or conditionally approve, detailed construction plans/working drawings with respect to the
Project, including without limitation a grading plan, which shall have been prepared by a
registered civil engineer (Construction Drawings).
Standards for Disapproval. City shall have the right to disapprove the
Basic Concept Drawings in its sole and complete discretion. City shall have
the right to disapprove in its reasonable discretion any of the Design
Development Drawings if (a) the Design Development Drawings do not
conform to the approved Basic Concept Drawings, or (b) the Design
Development Drawings do not conform to the City guidelines, or (c) the
Design Development Drawings do not conform to this Agreement, or (d) the
Design Development Drawings are incomplete. City shall have the right to
disapprove in its reasonable discretion any of the Construction Drawings if
(a) the Construction Drawings do not conform to the approved Design
Development Drawings, or (b) the Construction Drawings do not conform to
the Scope of Development or this Agreement, or (c) the Construction
Drawings are incomplete. City review and subsequent approval or
disapproval shall be conducted within the time periods set forth in the
Schedule of Performance attached to each Implementation Agreement for
its Project, and an City disapproval, if any, shall include a written statement
of the reasons for such disapproval. Developer, upon receipt of any such
disapproval, shall revise such portions and resubmit the disapproved Basic
Concept Drawings, Design Development Drawings, or Construction
Drawings, as the case may be, by the time established therefor in the
Schedule of Performance attached to the Implementation Agreement for the
Project; provided, however, in no event shall any such drawings be deemed
approved.
Developer acknowledges and agrees that City is entitled to approve or
disapprove the Basic Concept Drawings, Design Development Drawings and
Construction Drawings (collectively, "Development Plans") in order to satisfy City's
obligation to promote the sound development of the Subject Property, to promote a high
level of design which will impact the surrounding development, and to provide an
environment for the social, economic and psychological growth and well-being of the
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citizens of the City and all residents of the Project.
302.4 Consultation and Coordination. During the preparation of the
Development Plans and throughout construction of the Project, City staff and authorized
representatives of Developer shall hold joint progress meetings with City staff to
coordinate the preparation of, submission to, and review of the Development Plans by
City. City staff and authorized Developer representatives shall communicate and consult
informally as frequently as is necessary to ensure that the formal submittal of any
documents to City can receive prompt and thorough consideration. City shall designate
a City staff member to serve as the project manager for the Project, who shall be
responsible for the coordination of City's activities under this Agreement and for
coordinating the permitting process.
302.E Revisions and Change Orders. In the event City disapproves
or conditionally approves the Development Plans, or any part(s) thereof, or if Developer
desires to propose any substantial revisions to the approved Development Plans, or
any part(s) thereof, Developer shall submit its revisions or proposed changes thereto to
City and shall also proceed in accordance with any and all Governmental Requirements
regarding such revisions, within the time frame set forth in the Schedule of Performance
attached to each Implementation Agreement for the Project for the resubmittal of such
Development Plans, or any part(s) thereof. Any revision or change to such Development
Plans proposed by Developer may be approved through the City Manager in her sole and
absolute discretion. Any and all change orders or revisions required by the City and its
inspectors that are required under the Fresno Municipal Code and all other applicable
Uniform Codes (e.g. Building, Plumbing, Fire, Electrical, etc.) and under other
Governmental Requirements shall be included by Developer in its Development Plans
and completed during the construction of the Project. In the event Developer requests
revisions, alterations, or modifications to the Development Plans, or any part(s) thereof,
for any reason including increased construction costs because of unforeseen occurrences
or conditions relating to the construction of the Project, said changes shall be covered
using Developer's 5% hard cost contingency. Developer shall be responsible for any
changes orders in the event there are no funds available in the 5% hard cost contingency,
however, Developer shall have the ability to reallocate soft cost savings subject to the
approval of the construction lender.
302.7 Defects in Development Plans. City shall not be responsible to
Developer or to any third parties in any way for (a) any defects in the Development Plans,
(b) any structural or other defects in any work done according to the approved
Development Plans, nor (c) any delays caused by the review and approval processes
established by this Section 302.7. Developer shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend
the Indemnitees from and against any claims or suits for damages to property or injuries
to persons (including death) arising out of or in any way relating to defects, latent or
patent, in the Development Plans, or the actual construction work and improvements
comprising the Project, including, without limitation, the violation of any Governmental
Requirements, or arising out of or in any way relating to any defects in any work done
and/or improvements completed according to the approved Development Plans.
303. Timing of Development of Project. Developer hereby covenants and
agrees to commence the construction and development of the Project within the time set
forth in the Schedule of Performance attached and appended to and included in each
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Implementation Agreement for the Project (subject to force majeure pursuant to Section
503 hereof). Developer further covenants and agrees to diligently prosecute to completion
the construction and development of the Project in accordance with the approved
Development Plans (as the same may be modified in accordance herewith) and to file a
notice of completion therefor pursuant to California Civil Code Section 3093 within the
time set forth in the Schedule of Performance attached to the Implementation Agreement
for the Project.
304. City and Other Governmental Permits. As a Condition Precedent to Closing
for the Project pursuant to Section 202, Developer shall have received, or shall be ready
to receive upon payment of required fees, all required final grading permits and conditional
building permits for the construction of the Project. Before commencement of construction
of the Project or any environmental remediation required for the Project, if any, Developer
shall secure or cause its Contractor (and subcontractors) to secure any and all permits
and approvals which may be required by City or any other governmental agency affected
by such construction, including, without limitation, rough grading permits, final grading
permits, conditional building permits, final building permits. The conditional building
permits may state that the final unconditional building permits shall be issued upon
satisfactory completion of rough and complete grading, subject to the sole discretion
of the City's Building and Planning Departments. Developer shall pay all necessary fees
and timely submit to the City final drawings with final corrections to the Development Plans
to obtain any and all such permits. City staff will, without obligation to incur liability or
expense therefor, use their reasonable efforts to expedite the City's issuance of final
building permits and certificates of occupancy that meet Governmental Requirements and
this Agreement.
305. Release of Construction Covenants. Promptly after the completion of the
Project in conformity with this Agreement (as reasonably determined by the City Manager
or her designee) and as determined completed by the City's building official, upon the
written request of Developer, City shall furnish Developer with a Release of Construction
Covenants for the Project as applicable (substantially in the form attached hereto as
Attachment No. 5 incorporated herein) which evidences and determines the satisfactory
completion of the construction and development of the Project in accordance with this
Agreement. The issuance and recordation of the Release of Construction Covenants with
respect to the Project shall not supersede, cancel, amend or limit the continued
effectiveness of any obligations relating to the maintenance, operation, uses, payment of
monies, or any other obligations, except for the obligation to complete the development
of the Project as of the time of the issuance of the Release of Construction Covenants as
to the Project.
306. Insurance Requirements.
(a) Throughout the life of this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall pay for and maintain
in full force and effect all insurance as required herein with an insurance company(ies) either
(i) admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to d❑ business in the State of
California and rated no less than "A-VII" in the Best's Insurance Rating Guide, or (ii) as may
be authorized in writing by CITY'S Risk Manager or his/her designee at any time and in
his/her sole discretion. The required policies of insurance as stated herein shall maintain
limits of liability of not less than those amounts stated therein. However, the insurance limits
available to CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional
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insureds, shall be the greater of the minimum limits specified therein or the full limit of any
insurance proceeds to the named insured.
(b) If at any time during the life of the Agreement or any extension, DEVELOPER
or any of its subcontractors fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all
services and work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately, and all
payments due or that become due to DEVELOPER shall be withheld until notice is received
by CITY that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the
premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to CITY. Any failure to maintain
the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for CITY to terminate this Agreement. No
action taken by CITY pursuant to this section shall in any way relieve DEVELOPER of its
responsibilities under this Agreement. The phrase "fail to maintain any required insurance"
shall include, without limitation, notification received by CITY that an insurer has
commenced proceedings, or has had proceedings commenced against it, indicating that the
insurer is insolvent.
(c) The fact that insurance is obtained by DEVELOPER shall not be deemed to
release or diminish the liability of DEVELOPER, including, without limitation, liability under
the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify CITY shall apply to all
claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy
limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by
DEVELOPER. Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way
relieve from liability nor limit the liability of DEVELOPER, vendors, suppliers, invitees,
contractors, sub -contractors, subcontractors, or anyone employed directly or indirectly by
any of them.
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. The most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General
Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01, providing liability coverage arising out of your business
operations. The Commercial General Liability policy shall be written on an occurrence form
and shall provide coverage for "bodily injury," "property damage" and "personal and
advertising injury" with coverage for premises and operations (including the use of owned
and non -owned equipment), products and completed operations, and contractual liability
(including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the Agreement) with limits of
liability not less than those set forth under "Minimum Limits of Insurance."
2. The most current version of ISO *Commercial Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, providing
liability coverage arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of automobiles in the
course of your business operations. The Automobile Policy shall be written on an
occurrence form and shall provide coverage for all owned, hired, and non -owned
automobiles or other licensed vehicles (Code 1- Any Auto).
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
MINIMUM LIMITS OF INSURANCE
DEVELOPER shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for 5 years
thereafter, insurance with limits of liability not less than those set forth below. However,
insurance limits available to CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers
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as additional insureds, shall be the greater of the minimum limits specified herein or the full
limit of any insurance proceeds available to the named insured:
1. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
(i) $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage;
(ii) $2,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury;
(iii) $4,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations; and,
(iv) $4,000,000 general aggregate applying separately to the work performed under the
Agreement.
2. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California with statutory
limits and EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY with limits of liability not less than:
(i) $1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury;
(ii) $1,000,000 disease each employee; and,
(iii) $1,000,000 disease policy limit.
4. CONTRACTORS POLLUTION LEGAL LIABILITY with coverage for bodily injury,
property damage or pollution clean-up costs that could result from of pollution condition,
both sudden and gradual. Including a discharge of pollutants brought to the work site, a
release of pre-existing pollutants at the site, or other pollution conditions with limits of liability
of not less than the following:
(i) $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim; and,
(ii) $2,000,000 general aggregate per annual policy period.
(a) In the event this Agreement involves the transportation of hazardous material, either
the Commercial Automobile policy or other appropriate insurance policy shall be endorsed
to include Transportation Pollution Liability insurance covering materials to be transported
by DEVELOPER pursuant to the Agreement.
UMBRELLA OR EXCESS INSURANCE
In the event DEVELOPER purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) to meet
the "Minimum Limits of Insurance," this insurance policy(ies) shall "follow form" and afford
no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies). In addition, such Umbrella or
Excess insurance policy(ies) shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the
benefit of the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF -INSURED RETENTIONS
DEVELOPER shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any
insurance policy(ies) required herein and DEVELOPER shall also be responsible for
payment of any self -insured retentions. Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be
declared on the Certificate of Insurance, and approved by, the CITY'S Risk Manager or
his/her designee. At the option of the CITY'S Risk Manager or his/her designee, either:
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(i) The insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as
respects CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers; or
(ii) DEVELOPER shall provide a financial guarantee, satisfactory to CITY'S Risk Manager
or his/her designee, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses. At no time shall CITY be responsible for the payment
of any deductibles or self -insured retentions.
OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS/ENDORSEMENTS
(i) All policies of insurance required herein shall be endorsed to provide that the coverage
shall not be cancelled, non -renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30)
calendar days written notice has been given to CITY, except ten (10) days for nonpayment
of premium. DEVELOPER is also responsible for providing written notice to the CITY under
the same terms and conditions. Upon issuance by the insurer, broker, or agent of a notice
of cancellation, non -renewal, or reduction in coverage or in limits, DEVELOPER shall furnish
CITY with a new certificate and applicable endorsements for such policy(ies). In the event
any policy is due to expire during the work to be performed for CITY, DEVELOPER shall
provide a new certificate, and applicable endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy
not less than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.
(ii) The Commercial General, Automobile, and Pollution Liability insurance policies shall
be written on an occurrence form.
(iii) The Commercial General, Automobile and Contractors Pollution Liability insurance
policies shall be endorsed to name City, its officers, officials, agents, employees and
volunteers as an additional insured. DEVELOPER shall establish additional insured status
for the City and for all ongoing and completed operations under both Commercial General
and Commercial Pollution Liability policies by use of ISO Forms or an executed manuscript
insurance company endorsement providing additional insured status. The Commercial
General endorsements must be as broad as that contained in ISO Forms: GC 20 10 11 85
or both CG 20 10 & CG 20 37.
(iv) All such policies of insurance shall be endorsed so the DEVELOPER'S insurance shall
be primary and no contribution shall be required of City. The coverage shall contain no
special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials,
employees, agents and volunteers. If DEVELOPER maintains higher limits of liability than
the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher
limits of liability maintained by DEVELOPER.
(v) Should any of these policies provide that the defense costs are paid within the Limits
of Liability, thereby reducing the available limits by defense costs, then the requirement for
the Limits of Liability of these polices will be twice the above stated limits.
(vi) For any claims related to this Agreement, DEVELOPER'S insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance with respect to the CITY, its officers, officials, agents, employees and
volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials,
agents, employees and volunteers shall be excess of the DEVELOPER'S insurance and
shall not contribute with it.
(vii) The Workers' Compensation insurance policy shall contain, or be endorsed to contain,
a waiver of subrogation as to CITY, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers.
PROVIDING OF DOCUMENTS - DEVELOPER shall furnish CITY with all certificate(s) and
applicable endorsements effecting coverage required herein All certificates and applicable
endorsements are to be received and approved by the CITY'S Risk Manager or his/her
designee prior to CITY'S execution of the Agreement and before work commences. All non -
ISO endorsements amending policy coverage shall be executed by a licensed and
authorized agent or broker. Upon request of CITY, DEVELOPER shall immediately furnish
CITY with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Agreement, including
all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and correct copy
of the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or termination of this
Agreement. All subcontractors working under the direction of DEVELOPER shall also be
required to provide all documents noted herein.
SUBCONTRACTORS -If DEVELOPER subcontracts any or all of the services to be
performed under this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall require, at the discretion of the CITY
Risk Manager or designee, subcontractor (s) to enter into a separate Side Agreement with
the City to provide required indemnification and insurance protection. Any required Side
Agreement(s) and associated insurance documents for the subcontractors must be
reviewed and preapproved by CITY Risk Manager or designee. If no Side Agreement is
required, DEVELOPER shall require and verify that subcontractors maintain insurance
meeting all the requirements stated herein and DEVELOPER shall ensure that CITY, its
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are additional insureds. The
subcontractors' certificates and endorsements shall be on file with DEVELOPER, and CITY,
prior to commencement of any work by the subcontractors.
307. Indemnity. To the furthest extent allowed by law, including California Civil
Code section 2782, DEVELOPER shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY and each
of its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands,
actions in law or equity, loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, interest, costs including
legal fees, and damages (whether in contract, tort, or strict liability, including but not limited
to personal injury, death at any time, property damage, or loss of any type) arising or alleged
to have arisen directly or indirectly out of (1) any voluntary or involuntary act or omission,
(2) error, omission or negligence, or (3) the performance or non-performance of this
Contract . DEVELOPER'S obligations as set forth in this section shall apply regardless of
whether CITY or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers are passively
negligent, but shall not apply to any loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs or
damages caused by the active or sole negligence, or the willful misconduct, of CITY or any
of its officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, and in addition to the express duty to indemnify,
DEVELOPER, whenever there is any causal connection between the DEVELOPER's
performance or non-performance of the work or services required under this Contract and
any claim or loss, injury or damage of any type, DEVELOPER expressly agrees to undertake
a duty to defend CITY and any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers, as
a separate duty, independent of and broader that the duty to indemnify. The duty to defend
as herein agreed to by DEVELOPER expressly includes all costs of litigation, attorneys fees,
settlement costs and expenses in connection with claims or litigation, whether or not the
claims are valid, false or groundless, as long as the claims could be in any manner be
causally connected to DEVELOPER as reasonably determined by CITY.
Upon the tender by CITY to DEVELOPER, DEVELOPER shall be bound and obligated
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to assume the defense of CITY and any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or
volunteers, including the a duty to settle and otherwise pursue settlement negotiations, and
shall pay, liquidate, discharge and satisfy any and all settlements, judgments, awards, or
expenses resulting from or arising out of the claims without reimbursement from CITY or
any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
It is further understood and agreed by DEVELOPER that if CITY tenders a defense of
a claim on behalf of CITY or any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers
and DEVELOPER fails, refuses or neglects to assume the defense thereof, CITY and its
officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers may agree to compromise and settle or
defend any such claim or action and DEVELOPER shall be bound and obligated to
reimburse CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers for the amounts
expended by each in defending or settling such claim, or in the amount required to pay any
judgment rendered therein.
The defense and indemnity obligations set forth above shall be direct obligations and
shall be separate from and shall not be limited in any manner by any insurance procured in
accordance with the insurance requirements set forth in this Contract. In addition, such
obligations remain in force regardless of whether CITY provided approval for, or did not
review or object to, any insurance DEVELOPER may have procured in a accordance with
the insurance requirements set forth in this Contract. The defense and indemnity obligations
shall arise at such time that any claim is made, or loss, injury or damage of any type has
been incurred by CITY, and the entry of judgment, arbitration, or litigation of any claim shall
not be a condition precedent to these obligations.
The defense and indemnity obligations set forth in this section shall survive termination
or expiration of this Contract.
If DEVELOPER should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be performed under
this Contract, DEVELOPER shall require each subcontractor to Indemnify, hold harmless
and defend CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in
accordance with the terms as set forth above.
308. Entry by City. From the date of the Closing and thereafter, Developer (and
its successor and assigns) shall permit City and their officers, employees, consultants,
and agents at all reasonable times, and in compliance with the reasonable safety policies
and procedures of Developer and its contractor, to enter onto the Subject Property and
inspect the work of development of the Project to determine that the same is in conformity
with the Development Plans and all the requirements hereof. Developer acknowledges
that City is under no obligation to supervise, inspect, or inform Developer of the progress
of construction, and Developer shall not rely upon City therefor. Any inspection by City is
entirely for its purposes in determining whether Developer is in compliance with this
Agreement and is not for the purpose of determining or informing Developer of the quality
or suitability of construction or any other work at the Subject Property. Developer shall
rely entirely upon its own supervision and inspection in determining the quality and
suitability of the materials and work, and the performance of architects, subcontractors,
and material suppliers.
309. Compliance with Laws. Developer shall carry out the design, construction,
development and operation thereof in conformity with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, including, without limitation, all applicable state labor standards, City zoning and
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development standards, building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, and all other
provisions of the Fresno Municipal Code, and all applicable disabled and handicapped
access requirements, including without limitation the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42
U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq., Government Code Section 4450, et seq., Government
Code Section 11135, et seq., and the Unruh Civil Rights Act, Civil Code Section 51, et
seq., and any other applicable Governmental Requirements. Developer (and its Affiliates
and successors and assigns) shall pay prior to delinquency all ad valorem real estate
taxes, possessory interest taxes, and assessments as to the Project, subject to
Developer's (and its Affiliates and successors and assigns) right to contest in good faith
any such taxes. Developer may apply for and receive any exemption from the payment of
property taxes or assessments on any interest in or as to the Project without the prior
approval of City.
309.1 Prevailing Wage Laws. Developer shall carry out the construction
through completion of the Project and the overall development of the Subject Property in
conformity with all applicable federal, state and local labor laws and regulations, including,
without limitation, as applicable, the requirements to pay prevailing wages under federal
law (the Davis -Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. Section 3141, et seq., and the regulations
promulgated thereunder set forth at 29 CFR Part 1 (collectively, "Davis -Bacon")) and
California law (Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.). The Council of the City of Fresno has
adopted Resolution No. 82-297 ascertaining the general prevailing rate of per diem wages
and per diem wages for holidays and overtime in the Fresno area for each craft,
classification or type of workman needed in the execution of contracts for the CITY. A
copy of the resolution is on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, second floor.
Actual wage schedules are available upon request at the City's Construction
Management Office, 1721 Van Ness Avenue.
Developer shall be solely responsible, expressly or impliedly, for
determining and effectuating compliance with all applicable federal, state and local public
works requirements, prevailing wage laws, labor laws and standards, and City makes no
representation, either legally and/or financially, as to the applicability or non -applicability
of any federal, state and local laws to the Projects, either onsite or offsite. Developer
expressly, knowingly and voluntarily acknowledges and agrees that City has not
previously represented to Developer or to any representative, agent or Affiliate of
Developer, or its Contractor or any subcontractor(s) for the construction or development
of the Project, in writing or otherwise, in a call for bids or otherwise, that the work and
construction undertaken pursuant to this Agreement is (or is not) a "public work," as
defined in Section 1720 of the Labor Code or under Davis -Bacon.
Developer knowingly and voluntarily agrees that Developer shall have the obligation to
provide any and all disclosures or identifications as required by Labor Code Section 1781
and/or by Davis -Bacon, as the same may be amended from time to time, or any other
similar law or regulation. Developer shall indemnify, protect, pay for, defend (with legal
counsel chosen by City) and hold harmless the Indemnitees, from and against any and
all loss, liability, damage, claim, cost, expense and/or "increased costs" (including
reasonable attorney's fees, court and litigation costs, and fees of expert witnesses) which,
in connection with the development, construction (as defined by applicable law) and/or
operation of the Project, including, without limitation, any and all public works (as defined
by applicable law), results or arises in any way from any of the following: (i) the
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noncompliance by Developer with any applicable local, state and/or federal law or
regulation, including, without limitation, any applicable federal and/or state labor laws or
regulations (including, without limitation, if applicable, the requirement to pay state and/or
federal prevailing wages); (ii) the implementation of Section 1781 of the Labor Code
and/or of Davis -Bacon, as the same may be amended from time to time, or any other
similar law or regulation; and/or (iii) failure by Developer to provide any required
disclosure or identification as required by Labor Code Section 1781 and/or by Davis -
Bacon, as the same may be amended from time to time, or any other similar law or
regulation. It is agreed by the parties that, in connection with the development and
construction (as defined by applicable law or regulation) of the Project, without limitation,
any and all public works (as defined by applicable law or regulation), Developer shall bear
all risks of payment or non-payment of prevailing wages under applicable federal, state
and local law or regulation and/or the implementation of Labor Code Section 1781 and/or
by Davis -Bacon, as the same may be amended from time to time, and/or any other similar
law or regulation. "Increased costs," as used in this Section 309.1, shall have the
meaning ascribed to it in Labor Code Section 1781, as the same may be amended from
time to time. The foregoing indemnity shall survive termination of this Agreement and
shall continue after completion of the construction and development of both Projects by
Developer.
309.2 Section 3 Compliance. Developer agrees to comply with and to
cause the Contractor, each Subcontractor, and any other contractors and/or
subcontractors or agents of Developer to comply with the requirements of Section 3 of
the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. § 1701 u, and
the implementing regulations, in connection with the construction of the Project.
Developer shall submit to City each Construction Contract with appropriate provisions
providing for the construction of the Project in conformance with the terms of this
Agreement, including the Section 3 Clause. The Contractor, each Subcontractor, and
any other contractors or subcontractors or agents of Developer shall have provided to
City the certification in appendix B of 24 CFR Part 24 that neither it nor its principals is
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation from the Project, and City shall be responsible for
determining whether each contractor has been debarred.
310. Financing of the Project.
310.1 Preferred Financing Structure. Developer shall use its reasonable
and best efforts to apply for and secure an allocation of 9% Tax Credits and additional
gap financing for the Project pursuant to Title 4, California Code of Regulations Section
10323(c)(2). The parties acknowledge and agree that the specific financing for the Project
is not assured, and that the possible financing structures and varied funding sources and
scenarios for the Project shall be pursued in the following order of preference and priority.
(a) Project.
(i) Developer shall submit a complete 9% Tax Credit
Application for the Project (which Application shall be consistent with the terms of this
Agreement) to TCAC on or before the TCAC deadline for such submission next following
the Date of Agreement.
(ii) In the event Developer does not receive an allocation of
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9% Tax Credits for the Project based on its first Application submittal to TCAC, City and
Developer shall meet and confer in good faith to determine if another method of financing
the Project is available and preferable to the method set forth herein. After such
meeting(s) with Developer, City shall, at its reasonable discretion but sole option, either:
(i) allow Developer to submit a second Application to TCAC for 9% Tax Credits for the
Project, on or before the deadline immediately following the notice from TCAC that
Developer has not received an allocation of 9% Tax Credits for the Project, (ii) negotiate
with Developer regarding alternative financing methods and sources of funding for the
Project, or (iii) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 505. Upon such termination
Developer shall deliver true and legible copies or originals of all Development Plans,
architectural drawings, and other plans and documents related to planning, design, and
construction of the Project.
(iii) If, pursuant to subsection (ii) of Section 310.1(a) above,
City directs Developer to submit a second 9% Tax Credit Application and Developer does
not receive an allocation of federal 9% Tax Credits in response to such Application,
Developer and City shall again meet and confer in good faith regarding alternate financing
methods and/or the reasonable potential of a submission by Developer of an additional
Application for an allocation of 9% Tax Credits and City shall, in its reasonable discretion
but sole option, determine whether to permit Developer to submit a third Application for
9% Tax Credits. If Developer is permitted to submit an Application for an allocation of 9%
Tax Credits pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence but does not obtain an
allocation of 9% Tax Credit for the Project after such Application, either Developer or City
may terminate this Agreement. Upon such termination Developer shall deliver true and
legible copies or originals of all Development Plans, architectural drawings, and other
plans and documents related to planning, design, and construction of the Project.
(iv) In the event City terminates this Agreement as
permitted by subdivisions (ii) and (iii) above, Developer shall deliver, convey and assign
to City all of Developer's right and interest in and to all Development Plans and all
planning, architectural, design and construction plans, drawings, specifications or other
related documents prepared for the Project.
(v) Developer's Tax Credit Applications for the Project
shall each incorporate the maximum possible points, including readiness points, to
maximize the likelihood of an allocation of 9% Tax Credits for the Project.
(b) No Additional City Subsidy. In no event shall City be obligated
to provide any financial assistance or subsidy to the Project other than the leasehold
interest in the Subject Property pursuant to the Ground Lease (as set forth in Section 201)
under this Agreement. To the extent that any future City financial assistance or subsidy
(City Assistance) is awarded to Developer, the City Assistance shall be addressed in a
separate funding agreement consistent with any and all applicable funding requirements.
310.2 Submission of Evidence of Financing. Prior to and as a Condition
Precedent to the Closing, Developer shall submit to City, and City (and its financial
consultant(s) and legal counsel(s)) shall review and approve evidence that Developer has
obtained sufficient equity capital and firm and binding commitments for financing
necessary to undertake the construction, completion and operation of the Project in
accordance with this Agreement. Developer shall not create or incur, or suffer to be
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created or incurred, or to exist, any additional mortgage, pledge, lien, charge or other
security interest of any kind on the Subject Property, other than those related to the
Project's construction, consistent with the Financing Plan, without the prior written consent
of the City.
(a) Required Financing Submittals; Submittal of
Construction Contract. Such evidence of financing for the Project and readiness to
commence construction of the Project shall include all of the following:
(i) An updated pro forma and Final Budget for the
applicable Project showing the projected costs of construction of the applicable Project,
including all onsite and offsite improvements to be constructed in connection therewith.
(ii) A copy of the Lender's binding commitment obtained
by Developer for the Primary Loan for the Project and, when available, copies of all loan
documents evidencing the Primary Loan therefor. The Primary Loan commitments for
financing shall be in such form and content acceptable to City and its financial advisor(s)
and its legal advisor(s) and as such reasonably evidences a legally binding, firm and
enforceable commitment, subject only to the Lender's customary and normal conditions
and terms and subject to the requirements of this Section 310. The commitment also
shall state the specific terms and requirements, if any, by the Lender relating to
subordination of the Regulatory Agreement (but in no event the Ground Lease or City
Covenants). Developer shall provide written certification to City that the loan documents
submitted are correct copies of the actual loan documents to be executed by Developer
concurrently with the Closing. If the Lender requires a subordination agreement between
or among Lender, City and/or Developer, City shall review the form of subordination
subject to the reasonable review and approval of City Manager and legal counsel(s),
subject to one or more of the conditions set forth in Section 310.9 necessary for the
Primary Loan to be a title insured first monetary lien on the applicable Project; provided,
however, in no event shall City's fee interest in the Subject Property be subordinated to
the Primary Loan or any other financing obtained by Developer or any other encumbrance
or lien against the Subject Property. All costs incurred for the review and completion of
each subordination agreement (except and excluding the first subordination agreement
entered into at the Closing for the Project) and any amendment, modification or other
reaffirmation thereof shall be expressly subject to Developer (or another person or entity
other than City) paying all Third Party Costs (as defined in Section 716) incurred by City
in connection therewith, with payment of such incurred costs a condition precedent to any
obligation of City to sign such subordination or reaffirmation document, except as to the
first subordination agreement pre -Closing for the Project for which City will assume the
costs.
(iii) A current certified financial statement of Developer (and
all partners and members thereof, except the Investor Limited Partner) and/or other
documentation satisfactory to City as evidence of other sources of capital sufficient to
demonstrate that Developer has adequate funds to cover the difference, if any, between
construction and completion costs, and the financing authorized by the Tax Credits,
Primary Loan, and any additional subsidies, sources of funding, or financing obtained by
Developer for the development of the applicable Project.
(iv) Copies of the Construction Contract(s) and all other
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contracts between Developer and its Contractor for the construction of the Project and
any other on -site or off -site improvements required to be constructed for such Project,
certified by Developer to be a true, correct, and fully executed copy thereof, and which
shall include reference to this Agreement and Contractor's specific obligation to carry out
the construction and completion of the applicable Project (or part thereof) in conformity
with the approved Development Plans, Section 3, all applicable federal and state
prevailing wage laws, applicable Environmental Laws, and all applicable Governmental
Regulations. The scope of work in the Construction Contracts shall conform in all respects
to the Scope of Development, the land use entitlement, and the approved Development
Plans, and such scope of work shall be subject to the City Manager's sole and absolute
approval.
City shall have the right to approve or disapprove such evidence of financing
within 30 days of submission by Developer to City of all complete items required by this
Section 310 or as otherwise reasonably imposed by Developer's financing and such
approval or disapproval shall be not less than ten days prior to the date scheduled for the
Closing (so long as City has had not fewer than 30 days for review of a complete
submittal). In this regard, Developer agrees it shall use best efforts to cause its Lender
to timely provide complete drafts of documents for review by City and its legal counsel(s)
to perform within such time frames. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or
conditioned. If City disapproves any such evidence of financing, City shall do so by written
notice to Developer stating the reasons for such disapproval and Developer shall promptly
obtain and submit to City new evidence of financing within reset but equal time periods.
If Developer's submission of new evidence of financing is timely and complete and
provides City with adequate time to review such evidence within the times established in
this Section 310, City shall approve or disapprove such new evidence of financing in the
same manner and within the same times established in this Section 310 for the approval
or disapproval of the evidence of financing as submitted to City initially.
The evidence of financing shall be deemed to be an ongoing representation
by Developer that the sum total of all sources of financing are equal to and not greater than
the amount of the approved Project costs as set forth in the Final Budget for the Project and
that such Final Budget conforms to the Tax Credit Application, Tax Credit Reservation, and
any and all updates thereto submitted by Developer to TCAC. Once the complete evidence
of financing is approved by City, Developer shall promptly notify City in writing of any change
in, additional conditions to, or additional sources of financing, including without limitation,
the award of state or federal Tax Credits, and any updates or additional information material
or relevant to such financing and/or the Tax Credits. The representations made by
Developer with respect to the budgets and costs for the Project and the sources of funding
and method of financing for the Project, inclusive of all submittals and information related to
the Tax Credits, were and remain the basis used by City to negotiate the financial terms of
this Agreement and any change in such budgets and sources of Project funding or financing
for the Project shall, at the sole discretion of City, because to renegotiate the financial terms
hereof for the Project.
310.3 Alternate Financing Sources. It is the intent of the parties to make
every effort to secure sources of non -local subsidies for the Project. Developer shall apply
for an allocation of federal 9% Tax Credits for the Project, in accordance with Section
310.1(a) and (b), and shall attempt to increase the chance of obtaining an award of Tax
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Credits by maximizing the points maintained by the Project, including readiness points,
and shall re -apply for Tax Credits within the times set forth in Section 310.1(a) and (b)
and in the Schedule of Performance attached to the Implementation Agreement for the
Project in the event the Project does not receive an allocation of Tax Credits in response
to the first Tax Credit Application submitted by Developer.
310.4 Required Submissions. Developer shall submit the
following documents as evidence of Tax Credit financing:
(a) The Partnership Agreement or equivalent funding
commitment letter from the equity investors in the applicable Project which demonstrates
that Developer has sufficient funds and committed capital/equity for commencement
through completion of construction, and that such funds have been committed to
construction of the applicable Project, and a current financial statement of Developer.
(b) A complete copy of each Application and supporting
documentation submitted to TCAC by each Developer, within five (5) days following
Developer's submission thereof to TCAC.
(c) A copy of a ,preliminary Reservation letter from TCAC notifying
Developer that an allocation of 9% Tax Credits, has been reserved for construction of the
Project, and further documentation demonstrating that Developer remains eligible and
qualified to receive such allocation, along with certification that there have not been any
material changes to the information provided by Developer in the Application, as defined
and referenced in such Reservation letters, and that if there are material changes then
such information will be provided to TCAC (and City) forthwith.
310.5 Holder Performance of Development of the Project. The holder
of any mortgage or deed of trust authorized by this Agreement shall not be obligated by
the provisions of this Agreement to develop the Project or any portion thereof, or to
guarantee such construction or completion; nor shall any covenant or any other provision
in this Agreement be construed so to obligate such holder.
310.6 Notice of Default to Mortgagee or Deed of Trust Holders; Right
to Cure. With respect to any mortgage or deed of trust granted by Developer as provided
herein, whenever City may deliver any notice or demand to Developer with respect to any
breach or default by Developer hereunder or under any other document executed
pursuant to this Agreement, City shall at the same time deliver to each holder of record
of any mortgage or deed of trust authorized by this Agreement a copy of such notice or
demand. Each holder shall (insofar as the rights granted by City are concerned) have the
right, but not the obligation, at its option, within sixty (60) days after the receipt of the
notice, to cure or remedy or commence to cure or remedy and thereafter to pursue with
due diligence the cure or remedy of any default and to add the cost thereof to the
mortgage debt and the lien of its mortgage. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
deemed to permit or authorize any holder to undertake or continue the construction or
completion of the Project, or any portion thereof (beyond the extent necessary to
conserve or protect the improvements or construction already made) without first having
expressly assumed Developer's obligations to City under this Agreement as to such
Project by a written assumption agreement reasonably satisfactory to City and its legal
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counsel(s). The holder, in that event, must agree to complete, or cause to be completed
by a party which is reasonably acceptable to City, in the manner provided in this
Agreement, the improvements to which the lien or title of holder relates. Any holder (or
assignee approved by City) properly completing the improvements for the Project shall
be entitled, upon compliance with the requirements of Section 305 of this Agreement, to
a Release of Construction Covenants as to such Project. It is understood that a holder
(or assignee approved by City) shall be deemed to have satisfied the sixty (60) day time
limit set forth above for commencing to cure or remedy a Developer default which
requires possession of the Subject Property, as applicable (or portion thereof), if and to
the extent any holder (or assignee approved by City) has within the sixty (60) day period
commenced proceedings to obtain possession and thereafter the holder diligently
pursues such proceedings to completion and cures or remedies the default.
310.7 Notice of Default to Limited Partner; Right to Cure. Whenever
City shall deliver any notice to Developer with respect to any Default by Developer
hereunder, City shall at the same time deliver a copy of such Notice to the limited
partner(s) of Developer at the notice address provided by Developer to City. No Notice of
Default shall be effective as to such limited partner(s) unless such notice is given. Each
limited partner shall (insofar as the rights of City are concerned) have the right, at its
option, within 60 days after the receipt of the copy of the Notice, to cure or remedy or
commence to cure or remedy any such Default. Any cure of any Default hereunder made
or tendered by the limited partner shall be deemed to be a cure by Developer and shall
be accepted or rejected on the same basis as if made or tendered by the Developer.
310.8 Failure of Holder to Complete Applicable Project. In any
case where, 90 days after the holder of any mortgage or deed of trust creating a lien or
encumbrance upon the Subject Property, as applicable, or any part thereof receives a
notice from City of a default by Developer in completion of construction of all or any
part of the Project under this Agreement, and the holder has not exercised the option to
construct or cause to be constructed the Project as set forth in Section 310.8, or if it has
exercised the option but has defaulted hereunder and failed to timely cure such default,
City may fully assume the mortgage or deed of trust by assuming all payment and
performance obligations due to the holder for and in the amount of the unpaid mortgage
or deed of trust debt, including principal and interest and all other sums secured by the
mortgage or deed of trust. If the possession of the Subject Property, as applicable, or any
part thereof has vested in the holder, City, if it so desires, shall be entitled to a conveyance
from the holder to City upon payment to the holder of an amount equal to the sum of the
following:
(a) The unpaid mortgage or deed of trust debt at the time the
Ground Lease and possession of the Project became vested in the holder (less all
appropriate credits. including those resulting from collection and application of rentals and
other income received during foreclosure proceedings);
(b) All reasonable and customary expenses with respect to
foreclosure, including reasonable attorneys' fees;
(c) The net expense, if any (exclusive of general overhead),
incurred by the holder as a direct result of the subsequent management of the Project or
part thereof;
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(d) The costs of any necessary improvements made by the
holder (or assignee approved by City) pursuant to the requirements of this Agreement or
as otherwise approved by City;
(e) An amount equivalent to the interest that would have accrued
on the aggregate of such amounts had all amounts become part of the mortgage or deed
of trust debt and such debt had continued in existence to the date of payment by City;
and
(f) Any reasonable and customary prepayment charges imposed
by the Lender pursuant to its Primary Loan documents and agreed to by Developer.
310.9 Right of City to Cure Mortgage or Deed of Trust Default. In
the event of Developer's default or breach of the Primary Loan, including the loan
agreement, promissory note, mortgage or deed of trust, or a default under the terms of
Developer's Partnership Agreement for the Project, Developer shall immediately deliver
to City a copy of any default notice pertaining thereto. If the holder of the Primary Loan,
including the loan agreement, promissory note, mortgage or deed of trust has not
exercised its option to construct prior to the issuance of the Release of Construction
Covenants as to such Project, pursuant to Section 310.8, City shall have the right but not
the obligation to cure the default of the Primary Loan, including the loan agreement,
promissory note, mortgage or deed of trust. City shall likewise have the right but not the
obligation to cure any Partnership Agreement default. In such event, City shall be entitled
to reimbursement from Developer of all proper costs and expenses incurred by City in
curing any default.
310.10 Subordination of Affordability Covenants; Non -
Subordination of City's Fee Interest. In the event City finds that an economically
feasible method of financing for the construction and operation of the Project without the
subordination of the Affordable Housing Agreement and/or Regulatory Agreement City
may agree to subordinate the necessary covenants contained in either Agreements to the
Primary Loan and/or the Tax Credit Regulatory Agreement, subject to the terms of this
Section 310.9. Each and any subordination agreement evidencing or affirming City's
subordination of the Regulatory Agreement (but not, and in no event, City's fee interest in
the Subject Property, or the City Covenants) entered into by City shall contain written
commitments which City Manager finds are reasonably designed to protect City's
investment in the Project in the event of default; any such subordination agreement(s)
shall contain (a) concurrent delivery to City of a true copy of each and any notice provided
by the Lender for the Project to Developer (as its borrower) during the term of the Primary
Loan for the Project; (b) a reasonably extended cure period (a period of not fewer than
60 additional days beyond and after the Developer's cure period) and right to City to cure
and assume the Primary Loan, and/or other senior lien(s) for the Project upon the same
terms to Developer pursuant to the loan documents thereto with such right, but with no
obligation, to the City being available both from the date of issuance of any notice of
default through and after the recordation of a formal Notice of Default by the Lender for
the Project pursuant to applicable California Code of Civil Procedure foreclosure
requirements, and (c) a right of City to cure a default on each of the senior loan(s) for the
Project prior to foreclosure and after recordation of a Notice of Default pursuant to
applicable California Code of Civil Procedure requirements; and such cure rights may
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also include: (d) a right of City to negotiate with the senior lender(s) for the Project after
notice of default from the senior Lender (or lender(s)) and prior to foreclosure, (e) an
agreement that if prior to foreclosure of the senior loan for the Project, City takes title to
the Subject Property, and cures the default on the senior loan(s) for the Project, the senior
Lender (or lender(s)) will not exercise any right it may have to accelerate the senior loan
by reason of the transfer of title to City, and (f) a right of City to acquire the applicable
portion of the Subject Property from Developer at any time after a material default on the
senior loan for the Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Ground Lease shall be
senior and non -subordinate to the Primary Loan, including any and all construction and
permanent financing for the Project. The city is aware that it will be required to sign a
TCAC Standstill Agreement and record against the leasehold interest.
310.11 Failure to Obtain Financing. In the event Developer, despite
exercising its reasonable and best efforts to obtain required construction financing for the
Project, fails to obtain financing as specified in the Agreement by the time required in
Section 310.1(a) and (b) and in the Schedule of Performance attached hereto and as
appended to each Implementation Agreement for the Project, either Developer or City
may terminate this Agreement as provided in Sections 504 and 505 hereof, respectively.
400. OPERATION OF HOUSING.
401. Number of Housing Units. Developer covenants and agrees to make
available, restrict occupancy to, and rent the Housing Units in the Project to seniors that
are Very Low - and Low -Income Households, in accordance with this Section 401 and the
Regulatory Agreement for the Project as follows:
(i) Eight (8) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 30% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(ii) Fifteen (15) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 45% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(iii) Twenty -Nine (29) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 50% AMI Very
Low -Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(iv) Twenty-one (21) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 60% AMI Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(v) One (1) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 30% AMI Very Low -Income
Households at an Affordable Rent.
(vi) Two (2) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 45% AMI Very Low -Income
Households at an Affordable Rent.
(vii) Four (4) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 50% AMI Very Low -Income
Households at an Affordable Rent.
(viii) One (1) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 60% AMI Low -Income
Households at an Affordable Rent.
401.2 On -Site Manager. One additional two -bedroom unrestricted
Housing Unit will be occupied by an on -site manager. The on -site manager is not required
to income qualify as a Very Low -Income Household or Low Income Household; provided,
however, the monthly housing payment charged for the on -site managers' Housing Unit
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shall not exceed the Affordable Rent that may be charged to a 60% AMI Low Income
Household.
402. Affordable Rent. Affordable Rent shall be charged for all Housing Units for
the Affordability Period. The maximum Affordable Rent chargeable for the Housing Units
shall be annually determined by Developer (and as charged and implemented by
Developer) in accordance with the following requirements:
(i) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 30% AMI Very
Low -Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of 30% AMI for Fresno
County as determined and published annually by TCAC for a family size appropriate to the
Housing Unit.
(ii) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 45% AMI Very
Low -Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of 45% AMI for Fresno
County as determined and published annually by TCAC for a family size appropriate to the
Housing Unit.
(iii) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 50% AMI Very
Low -Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of 50% AMI for Fresno
County as determined and published annually by TCAC for a family size appropriate to the
Housing Unit.
(iv) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 60% AMI Low -
Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of 60% AMI for Fresno County
as determined and published annually by TCAC for a family size appropriate to the Housing
Unit.
Developer shall, and shall cause its Property Manager to, operate the Project
and cause occupancy of all Housing Units thereon in conformity with these covenants and
this Agreement.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Affordable Rent" shall mean the total of
monthly payments for (a) use and occupancy of each Housing Unit and land and facilities
associated therewith, (b) any separately charged fees or service charges assessed by
Developer which are required of all tenants, other than security deposits, (c) a reasonable
allowance for an adequate level of service of utilities not included in (a) or (b) above,
including garbage collection, sewer, water, electricity, gas and other heating, cooking and
refrigeration fuels, but not including telephone service, or cable TV or internet services,
and (d) possessory interest, taxes or other fees or charges assessed for use of the land
and facilities associated therewith by a public or private entity other than Developer. No
additional charge shall be assessed against tenant households of the Housing Units for
any social or supportive services provided at the Subject Property.
403. Duration of Affordability Requirements; Affordability Period for the
Project. The Project and all the Housing Units thereon shall be subject to the
requirements of this Section 400, et seq. for the full term of not less than 55-years from
the date that the Release of Construction Covenants for the applicable Project is recorded
against the Subject Property, in the Official Records. The duration of these covenants
and this requirement for the Project shall be known as the "Affordability Period."
404. Selection of Tenants. Developer shall be responsible for the selection of
tenants for the Housing Units in compliance with all lawful and reasonable criteria, and
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shall adopt a tenant selection system which shall be approved by City Manager in her
reasonable discretion, which establishes a chronological waiting list system for selection
of tenants, which shall be set forth in the Marketing Program and the Property
Management Plan, both of which are required to be submitted by Developer and approved
by City pursuant to Sections 202, 408 and 411.2 hereof for the Project and as a Condition
Precedent to the Closing.
Developer shall not refuse to lease to a holder of a certificate of family
participation under 24 CFR part 882 (Rental Certificate Program) or a rental voucher
under 24 CFR part 887 (Rental Voucher Program) or to the holder of a comparable
document evidencing participation in a program pursuant to the HOME Investment
Partnership Act, 42 U.S.C. §12701, et seq. and the implementing regulations located at
24 CFR part 92, as such now exist and as may hereafter be amended, a Section 8
voucher program or other tenant -based assistance program, who is otherwise qualified
to be a tenant in accordance with the approved tenant selection criteria (collectively
"Voucher Programs").
405. Household Income Requirements. Developer covenants and agrees with
the City that it shall comply with the procedures for annual income determination.
Developer shall obtain, complete, and maintain on file, immediately prior to initial
occupancy, and annually thereafter, income certifications from the tenants of the Housing
Units. Developer shall make a good faith effort to verify that the income provided by an
applicant or occupying household in an income certification is accurate by taking one or
more of the following steps as part of the verification process: (1) obtain a pay stub for the
most recent three pay periods; (2) obtain an income verification form from the applicant's
current employer; (3) obtain an income verification form from the Social Security
Administration and California Department of Social Services if the applicant receives
assistance from either of such agencies; (4) obtain income tax return for the most recent
three years; or (5) if the applicant is unemployed, obtain another form of independent
verification. Copies of household income certification and verification must be available
for review and approval by the City prior to initial lease up.
Developer further warrants, covenants and agrees that it will cooperate with City in the
City's income certification/affordability monitoring activities. On or before 120 days
following the end of Developer's fiscal year, commencing the first year after issuance of
the first certificate of occupancy for the Project, and annually thereafter, Developer shall
prepare and submit to City, at Developer's expense, a written summary of the income,
household size, and rent payable by each of the tenants of the Housing Units and, upon
the written request of the City, copies of each and all leases or rental agreements and the
current rules and regulations for the Project. At City's request, Developer shall also
provide to City completed income computation and certification forms, all in a form
reasonably acceptable to City, for each and all tenants. Developer shall obtain, or shall
cause to be obtained by the Property Manager, a certification from each household leasing
a Housing Unit demonstrating that such household is a 30% AMI Very Low Income
Household, 45% AMI Very Low Income Household, 50% AMI Very Low Income
Household, or 60% AMI Low Income Household, as applicable and according to the Area
Median Income annually determined and published by TCAC for Fresno County, and
meets the eligibility and occupancy requirements established for the Housing Unit.
Developer shall verify, or shall cause to be verified by the Property Manager, the income
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and household size certification of the tenant household.
405.1 Income Categories.
(i) 1130% AMI Very Low -Income Households" shall mean those
households not earning greater than thirty percent (30%) of Fresno County Area Median
Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually by regulation of TCAC.
(ii) "45% AMI Very Low -Income Households" shall mean those
households not earning greater than forty-five percent (45%) of Fresno County Area Median
Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually by regulation of TCAC.
(iii) 1150% AMI Very Low -Income Households" shall mean those
households not earning greater than fifty percent (50%) of Fresno County Area Median
Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually by regulation of TCAC.
(iv) "60% AMI Low -Income Households" shall mean those households not
earning greater than sixty percent (60%) of Fresno County Area Median Income, adjusted
for household size, which is set forth annually by regulation of TCAC.
(v) "Very Low -Income" or "Very Low -Income Households" shall mean
and include (i) very low-income households as defined in the Tax Credit Rules and (ii) 30%
AMI Very Low -Income Households, (iii) 45% AMI Very Low -Income Households, and (iv)
50% AMI Very Low -Income Households. Very Low -Income Households include Extremely
Low -Income Households, as defined in the Tax Credit Rules.
(vi) "Low -Income" or "Lower -Income Households" shall mean and
include both: (i) lower -income households as defined in the Tax Credit Rules, and (ii) 60%
AMI Low -Income Households, as defined in the Tax Credit Rules.
406. Intentionally Omitted
407. Leases; Rental Agreements for Housing Units. Developer shall submit a
standard lease form, which shall comply with the requirements of this Agreement,
including all applicable provisions of the Act and the HAL, to City for its approval. City
shall reasonably approve such lease form upon finding that such lease form is consistent
with this Agreement. Developer shall enter into a written lease, in the form approved by
City, with each tenant/tenant household of the Project. During the Affordability Period,
any material changes to the lease form are subject to the reasonable review and approval
of the City Manager.
408. Marketing Program. Prior to and as a Condition Precedent to the issuance
of the Certificate of Occupancy, Developer shall prepare and obtain City's approval, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, of the Marketing Program. During the
Affordability Period, any material changes to an approved Marketing Program are subject
to reasonable review and approval by the City Manager. The rental of the Housing Units,
as and when they are vacated by the existing tenants, shall be conducted in accordance
with the approved Marketing Program and any affirmative marketing and minority
outreach activity requirements to attract eligible persons from all racial, ethnic and gender
groups in the housing market in the rental of the Housing Units. The availability of Housing
Units shall be marketed in accordance with the Marketing Program as the same may be
amended from time to time with City's prior written approval, which approval shall not
unreasonably be withheld. Developer shall provide City with periodic reports with respect
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to the marketing for lease of the Housing Units. City agrees to exercise reasonable efforts
to assist Developer in connection with the implementation of the Marketing Program;
provided, however, City shall not be under any obligation to incur any out-of-pocket
expenses in connection therewith. Developer shall maintain records of actions taken to
affirmatively market Housing Units constructed in the future, and to assess the results of
these actions.
409. Reserved
410. Maintenance.
410.1 General Maintenance. Developer shall maintain the Subject
Property and all improvements thereon, including lighting and signage, in good condition,
free of debris, waste and graffiti, and in compliance with all applicable provisions of the
Fresno Municipal Code. Developer shall maintain in accordance with the Maintenance
Standards (as hereinafter defined) the improvements and landscaping on the Subject
Property. Such Maintenance Standards shall apply to all buildings, signage, common
amenities, lighting, landscaping, irrigation of landscaping, architectural elements
identifying the Subject Property and any and all other improvements on the Subject
Property and the Project. To accomplish the maintenance, Developer shall either staff or
contract with and hire licensed and qualified personnel to perform the maintenance work,
including the provision of labor, equipment, materials, support facilities, and any and all
other items necessary to comply with the requirements of this Agreement.
Developer and its maintenance staff, contractors or subcontractors shall
comply with the following standards as to the Project (collectively, "Maintenance
Standards"):
(i) The Subject Property shall be maintained in conformance and
in compliance with the approved final as -built plans, and reasonable maintenance
standards which comply with the industry standard for comparable first quality affordable
housing projects in the County, including but not limited to painting and cleaning of all
exterior surfaces and other exterior facades comprising all private improvements and
public improvements to the curbline. The Subject Property shall be maintained in good
condition and in accordance with the industry custom and practice generally applicable to
comparable first quality affordable housing projects in the County.
(ii) Landscape maintenance shall include, but not be limited to:
watering/irrigation; fertilization; mowing; edging; trimming of grass; tree and shrub pruning;
trimming and shaping of trees and shrubs to maintain a healthy, natural appearance and
safe road conditions and visibility, and irrigation coverage; replacement, as needed, of all
plant materials; control of weeds in all planters, shrubs, lawns, ground covers, or other
planted areas; and staking for support of trees.
(iii) Clean-up maintenance shall include, but not be limited to:
maintenance of all sidewalks, paths and other paved areas in clean and weed -free
condition; maintenance of all such areas clear of dirt, mud, trash, debris or other matter
which is unsafe or unsightly; removal of all trash, litter and other debris from improvements
and landscaping prior to mowing; clearance and cleaning of all areas maintained prior to
the end of the day on which the maintenance operations are performed to ensure that all
cuttings, weeds, leaves and other debris are properly disposed of by maintenance workers.
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City agrees to notify Developer in writing if the condition of the Subject
Property does not meet with the Maintenance Standards and to specify the deficiencies
and the actions required to be taken by Developer to cure the deficiencies. Upon
notification of any maintenance deficiency, Developer shall have 30 days within which to
correct, remedy or cure the deficiency. If the written notification states the problem is
urgent relating to the public health and safety, then Developer shall have 48 hours to
rectify the problem. In the event Developer does not maintain the Subject Property, as
applicable, in the manner set forth herein and in accordance with the Maintenance
Standards, City shall have, in addition to any other rights and remedies hereunder, the
right to maintain the Subject Property, as applicable, or to contract for the correction of
such deficiencies, after written notice to Developer, and Developer shall be responsible
for the payment of all such costs incurred by City.
410.2 Program Maintenance. In addition to the routine maintenance and
repair required pursuant to Section 410.1 Developer shall perform the following minimum
programmed maintenance of the Improvements to the Subject Property:
(i) Interior painting and window covering replacement at least
every seven (7) years;
(ii) Exterior painting at least every ten (10) years;
(iii) Repair and resurfacing of parking areas and walkways at least
every ten (10) years; and
(iv) Replacement of all deteriorated or worn landscaping and
play equipment at least every five (5) years.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if City Manager reasonably determines that the
Project suffers from excess unexpected wear and tear requiring any of the above items
of maintenance to be performed sooner than as set forth above, City may require that
such maintenance actions be performed within a reasonable time, even if sooner than the
time periods set forth above. Upon the request of Developer, the City Manager, at her
sole and absolute discretion, may grant a waiver or deferral of any program maintenance
requirement. Developer shall keep such records of maintenance and repair as are
necessary to prove performance of the program maintenance requirements.
410.3 Occupancy Limits. The maximum occupancy of the Housing
Units in the Project shall not exceed more than such number of persons as is equal to
two persons per bedroom, plus one. Thus, for the two (2) bedroom Housing Units, the
maximum occupancy shall not exceed five (5) persons. For the three (3) bedroom
Housing Units, the maximum occupancy shall not exceed seven (7) persons.
411. Management of the Project.
411.1 Property Manager. Developer shall manage or cause the Project,
and all appurtenances thereto that are a part of the Project, to be managed in a prudent
and business -like manner, consistent with good property management standards for
other comparable first quality, well -managed affordable rental housing projects in the
City. Developer may contract with a property management company or property
manager, to operate and maintain the Project in accordance with the terms of this Section
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410 (Property Manager); provided, however, the selection and hiring of the Property
Manager (and each successor or assignee), including any Affiliate, is and shall be subject
to prior written approval of City Manager (or designee) in her sole and reasonable
discretion. The Property Manager shall manage the Project in accordance with the
definitions of Affordable Rent contained in Section 402 hereof, the tenant selection
requirements contained in Section 404, and the definitions relating to income contained
in Section 405. Any fee paid to the Property Manager for social services provided to the
tenants shall be exclusive of the fee paid to the Property Manager relating to the
management of the Project. Developer shall conduct due diligence and background
evaluation of any potential third -party property manager or property management
company to evaluate experience, references, credit worthiness, and related qualifications
as a property manager. Any proposed property manager shall have significant and
relevant prior experience with affordable housing projects and properties comparable to
the Project and the references and credit record of such property manager/company shall
be investigated (or caused to be investigated) by Developer prior to submitting the name
and qualifications of such proposed property manager to the City Manager for review and
approval. A complete and true copy of the results of such background evaluation shall be
provided to the City Manager. Approval of a Property Manager by City Manager shall not
be unreasonably delayed but shall be in her sole reasonable discretion, and City Manager
shall use good faith efforts to respond as promptly as practicable in order to facilitate
effective and ongoing property management of the Project. The replacement of a
Property Manager by Developer and/or the selection by Developer of any new or different
Property Manager during the Term of the Ground Lease shall also be subject to the
foregoing requirements.
411.2 Property Management Plan. Prior to and as a Condition
Precedent to Closing, Developer shall prepare and submit to the City Manager for
review and approval, a management plan for the Project which includes a detailed plan
and strategy for long-term marketing, operation, maintenance, repair and security of the
Project, inclusive of social services for the residents of the Housing Units, and the
method of selection of tenants, rules and regulations for tenants, and other rental
policies for the Project (Property Management Plan). City Manager approval of the
Property Management Plan shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Subsequent
to approval of the Property Management Plan by the City Manager the ongoing
management and operation of the Project shall be in compliance with the approved
Property Management Plan. During the Affordability Period, Developer and its Property
Manager may from time to time submit to the City Manager proposed amendments to
the Property Management Plan, the implementation of which shall also be subject to
the prior written approval of the City Manager.
411.3 Gross Mismanagement. During the Affordability Period, and in
the event of "Gross Mismanagement" (as defined below), City Manager and/or City shall
have and retain the authority to direct and require any condition(s), acts, or inactions of
Gross Mismanagement to cease and/or be corrected immediately, and further to direct
and require the immediate removal of the Property Manager and replacement with a new
qualified and approved Property Manager, if such condition(s) is/are not ceased and/or
corrected after expiration of 30 days from the date of written notice from City Manager. If
Developer or Property Manager has commenced to cure such Gross Mismanagement
condition(s) on or before the 20th day from the date of written notice (with evidence of
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such submitted to the City Manager), but has failed to complete such cure by the 30th
day (or such longer period if the cure cannot reasonably be accomplished in 30 days as
reasonably determined by the non- defaulting pa)
, then Developer and its Property
Manager shall have an additional 14 days to complete the cure of Gross Mismanagement
condition(s). In no event shall any condition of Gross Mismanagement continue 9 cured
for a period exceeding forty-five (45) days from the date of the initial written notice of such
condition(s), except that the conditions described in subdivisions (d) and(e) below may
exist for up to, but no longer than, seventy-five (75) days without triggering City's right to
remove the Property Manager as described in the immediately following sentence as long
as Developer is diligently working to cure such conditions of Gross Mismanagement. if
such condition(s) do persist beyond such period, City Manager shall have the sole and
absolute right to immediately and without further notice to Developer (or to Property
Manager or any other person/entity) to remove the Property Manager and replace the
Property Manager with a new property manager of the City Manager's selection at the
sole cost and expense of Developer. If Developer takes steps to select a new Property
Manager that selection is subject to the requirements set forth above for selection of a
Property Manager.
For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Gross Mismanagement" shall
man management of the Project in a manner which violates the terms and/or intention
of this Agreement to operate a first quality affordable housing complex, and shall include,
but is not limited to, any one or more of the following:
(a) Leasing to tenants who exceed the prescribed income levels;
(b) Allowing tenants to exceed the prescribed occupancy levels
without taking immediate action to stop such overcrowding;
(c) Under -funding required reserve accounts;
(d) Failing to timely maintain Project in accordance with the Property
Management Plan and Maintenance Standards; as required herein;
(e) Failing to submit timely and/or adequate annual reports to City
(0 Fraud or embezzlement of Project funds, including without
limitation funds in the reserve accounts;
(g) Failing to fully cooperate with the Fresno Police Department
or other local law enforcement agency(ies) with jurisdiction over the Project, in
maintaining a crime- free environment within the Project;
(h) Failing to fully cooperate with the Fresno Fire Department or
other local public safety agency(ies) with jurisdiction over the Project, in maintaining a
safe and accessible environment within the Project;
P) Failing to fully cooperate with the Fresno Planning & Building
Department, including the Code Enforcement Division, or other local health and safety
enforcement agency(ies) with jurisdiction over the Project, in maintaining a decent, safe
and sanitary environment within the Project; and
0) Spending funds from the Capital Replacement Reserve
account for items that are not defined as eligible costs, including eligible capital and/or
replacement costs, under the standards imposed by GAAP (and/or, as applicable
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generally accepted auditing principles).
Notwithstanding the requirements of the Property Manager to correct any
condition of Gross Mismanagement as described above, Developer is obligated and shall
use its best efforts to correct any defects in property management or operations at the
earliest feasible time and, if necessary, to replace the Property Manager as provided
above. Developer shall include advisement and provisions of the foregoing requirements
and requirements of this Agreement within any contract between Developer and its
Property Manager for the Project.
411.4 Code Enforcement. Developer acknowledges and agrees that
City, and their employees and authorized agents, shall have the right to conduct code
compliance and/or code enforcement inspections of the Project and the individual Housing
Units for the Project, both exterior and interior, at reasonable times and upon reasonable
notice (not less than 48 hours prior notice, except in an emergency) to Developer and/or
an individual tenant. If such notice is provided by City representative(s) to Developer,
then Developer (or its Property Manager) shall immediately and directly advise any
affected tenant of such upcoming inspection and cause access to the area(s) and/or
Housing Units at the applicable Project to be made available and open for inspection.
Developer shall include express advisement of such inspection rights within the
lease/rental agreements for each Housing Unit in the Project in order for each and every
tenant and tenant household to be aware of this inspection right.
412. Capital Reserve Requirements. Commencing upon the closing for
the permanent Primary Loan for the applicable Project, Developer shall annually set aside
an amount of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per Housing Unit (82 units
times $250 equals $20,500) or such increased amount required by TCAC or the
Partnership Agreement or the Lender under the Primary Loan for the Project) from the
gross rents received from the applicable Project, into a separate interest -bearing trust
account defined as the Capital Replacement Reserve. Funds in the Capital
Replacement Reserve shall be used only for capital repairs, improvements and
replacements to the applicable Project, including fixtures and equipment, which are
normally capitalized under generally accepted accounting principles. The non -availability
of funds in the Capital Replacement Reserve does not in any manner relieve or lessen
Developer's obligation to undertake any and all necessary capital repairs, improvements,
or replacements and to continue to maintain the Project in the manner prescribed herein
for the applicable Project. Not less than once per year, Developer, at its expense, shall
submit to City Manager an accounting for the Capital Replacement Reserve for the
applicable Project. Capital improvements and repairs to, and replacements at the
applicable Project shall include only those items with a long useful life, including without
limitation the following: carpet and drapery replacement; appliance replacement; exterior
painting, including exterior trim; hot water heater replacement; plumbing fixtures
replacement, including tubs and showers, toilets, lavatories, sinks, faucets; air
conditioning and heating replacement; asphalt repair and replacement, and seal coating;
roofing repair and replacement; landscape tree replacement; irrigation pipe and controls
replacement; sewer line replacement; water line replacement; gas line replacement;
lighting fixture replacement; elevator replacement and upgrade work; miscellaneous
motors and blowers; common area furniture replacement; and common area repainting.
Pursuant to the procedure for submittal of each Annual Budget for the Project to City
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Manager by Developer, City Manager may evaluate the cumulative amount on deposit in
the Capital Replacement Reserve account and exercise her sole, reasonable discretion
to determine if existing balance(s) in, proposed deposits to, shortfalls, if any, and/or a
cumulative unexpended/unencumbered account balance in such Capital Replacement
Reserve account are adequate to provide for necessary capital repairs and improvement
for the Project (provided that required annual deposits thereto are not required to exceed
$250/per Housing Unit).
413. Operating Budget and Operating Reserve. Within twelve (12) months
after commencement of construction of such Project, but in no event later than ninety (90)
days prior to the completion of construction of such Project, and not less than annually
thereafter on or before November 1 of each year following the issuance of the first
certificate of occupancy issued by the City's building official for such Project, Developer
shall submit to City on not less than an annual basis an operating budget for the applicable
Project ("Operating Budget" or "Annual Budget"), which budget shall be subject to the
written approval of City Manager or her designee, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. The City Manager's discretion in review and approval of each
proposed annual Operating Budget shall include, without limitation, authority to review
individual categories, line items, and accounts, such as the following: extent, type, and
amount for social services at or associated with the applicable Project; existing balance(s)
in and proposed deposits to the Capital Replacement Reserve for such Project to evaluate
shortfalls and/or cumulative unexpended/unencumbered deposits (provided that required
annual deposits thereto are not required to exceed $250/per unit); conformity of any
annual increases in the Partnership Related Fees for such Project with the increases
permitted in the definition of "Partnership Related Fees"; reasonableness and conformity
to prevailing market rates in Fresno County and rates and fees for goods and services to
be provided Developer or any of its parent, affiliated, or subsidiary entities, etc. for such
Project.
Developer shall, or shall cause the Property Manager to, set aside an "Operating
Reserve" in a separate interest bearing trust account a target amount equal to three (3)
months of (i) Debt Service on the Primary Loan and (ii) Operating Expenses for the
applicable Project ("Target Amount"), which shall be funded by Tax Credit equity. The
Operating Reserve shall thereafter be replenished from Tax Credit equity and from
Annual Project Revenue to maintain the Operating Reserve balance at the Target
Amount. The Target Amount shall be retained in the Operating Reserve to cover shortfalls
between Annual Project Revenue and actual Operating Expenses, but shall in no event
be used to pay for capital items or capital costs properly payable from the Capital
Replacement Reserve. Developer shall, not less than once per every twelve (12) months,
submit to the City Manager evidence reasonably satisfactory to City of compliance
herewith. The operating reserve shall be held by Developer and shall be in compliance
with the requirements outlined in the Partnership Agreement.
414. Non -Discrimination Covenants. Developer covenants by and for itself,
its successors and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them that there shall
be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account
of any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as
those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of
subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale,
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lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the Subject Property,
nor shall the grantee or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit
any practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection,
location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees, or
vendees in the Subject Property. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land.
❑eveloper shall refrain from restricting the rental or lease of the Subject Property on any of
the bases listed above. All leases or contracts relating to the Subject Property shall contain
or be subject to substantially the following nondiscrimination or nonsegregation clauses:
(i) In deeds: "The grantee herein covenants by and for himself
or herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and all persons claiming
under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any
person or group of persons on account of any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section
12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1,
subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2
of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or
enjoyment of the premises herein conveyed, nor shall the grantee or any person claiming
under or through him or her, establish ❑r permit any practice or practices of discrimination or
segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants,
lessees, subtenants, sublessees, or vendees in the premises herein conveyed. The
foregoing covenants shall run with the land."
(ii) In leases: "The lessee herein covenants by and for himself or
herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and all persons claiming
under or through him or her, and this lease is made and accepted upon and subject to the
following conditions:
"That there shall be no discrimination against or segregation
of any person or group of persons, on account of any basis
listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the
Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections
12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of
subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of
the Government Code, in the leasing, subleasing,
transferring, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the
premises herein leased nor shall the lessee himself or herself,
or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish
or permit any such practice or practices of discrimination or
segregation with reference to the selection, location, number,
use, or occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessees,
subtenants, or vendees in the premises herein leased."
(iii) In contracts: "There shall be no discrimination against or
segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of any basis listed in
subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined
in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section
12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer,
use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the premises which are the subject of this
Agreement, nor shall the grantee or any person claiming under or through him or her,
establish or permit any practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference
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to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants,
sublessees, or vendees in the premises herein conveyed. The foregoing covenants shall run
with the land."
The covenants established in this Section 414 shall, without regard to
technical classification and designation, be binding for the benefit and in favor of City and
its successors and assigns, and shall remain in effect in perpetuity.
415. Monitoring and Recordkeeping. Throughout the Affordability Period
for the Project, Developer will maintain books and records for the Project using generally
accepted accounting principles, and shall comply with all applicable recordkeeping and
monitoring requirements. Developer shall complete and submit to City a Certification of
Continuing Program Compliance in a form provided by City. Representatives of City shall
be entitled to enter the Subject Property, upon at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice, to
monitor compliance with this Agreement, to inspect the records of the Subject Property,
and to conduct an independent audit or inspection of such records. The City may audit
any conditions relating to this Agreement at the City's expense, unless such audit shows
a significant discrepancy in information reported by the Developer, in which case
Developer shall bear the cost of such audit. Records shall be made available for review
and inspection and/or audit in Fresno County, California. Developer agrees to maintain
all records relating to the Project in a businesslike manner, and to maintain such records
for the term of this Agreement. This section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
416. Regulatory Agreement. The requirements of this Agreement that shall
remain applicable after the Closing Date for the Project are set forth in the City Regulatory
Agreement for the Subject Property, which is attached hereto as Attachment No. 6 and
incorporated herein (Regulatory Agreement). The execution and recordation of the
Regulatory Agreement for the Project is a Condition Precedent to the Closing, as set forth
in Section 202 hereof.
500. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
501. Events of Default. An "Event of Default" or "Default" shall occur under this
Agreement when there shall be a breach of any condition, covenant, warranty, promise
or representation contained in this Agreement and the breach shall continue for a
period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to the defaulting party without the
defaulting party curing such breach, or if the breach cannot reasonably be cured within a
thirty (30) day period, commencing the cure of the breach within the thirty (30) day period
and thereafter diligently proceeding to cure the breach; provided, however, that if a
different period or notice requirement is specified for any particular breach under any other
paragraph of this Agreement, the specific provision shall control.
502. Remedies. The occurrence of any Event of Default shall give the non -
defaulting party the right to proceed with any and all remedies set forth in this Agreement,
including an action for damages, an action or proceeding at law or in equity to require the
defaulting party to perform its obligations and covenants under the documents executed
pursuant hereto or to enjoin acts or things which may be unlawful or in violation of the
provisions of such documents, and the right to terminate this Agreement (as to the
applicable Project). In addition, the occurrence of any Event of Default by Developer will
relieve City of any obligation to further perform hereunder and shall result in City's right to
terminate the Ground Lease subject to the provisions therein.
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503. Force Majeure. It shall be the responsibility of the Developer to coordinate
and schedule the work to be performed so that the commencement of the construction
and issuance of the Release of Construction Covenants will take place in accordance with
the provisions of the Agreement and Project Schedule. The time for performance
contained in the Project Schedule shall be automatically extended upon the following:
A. The time for performance of provisions of the Agreement by either party
shall be extended for a period equal to the period of any delay directly affecting the
Project or this Agreement which is caused by: war, insurrection, strike or other labor
disputes, lock -outs, riots, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, acts of a
public enemy, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, freight embargoes, lack of
transportation, suits filed by third parties concerning or arising out of this Agreement,
or unseasonable weather conditions (force majeure). An extension of time for any of
the above specified causes will be granted only if written notice by the party claiming
such extension is sent to the other party within ten calendar days from the date the
affected party learns of the commencement of the cause and the resulting delay and
such extension of time is accepted by the other party in writing. In any event, the
Project must be completed no later than 180 calendar days after the scheduled
completion date specified in this Agreement, notwithstanding any delay caused by
that included in this section.
B. Any and all extensions hereunder shall be by mutual written agreement
of the City Manager and the Developer, which shall not cumulatively exceed 180 days
without City Council approval.
Subject to the timing and provisions of Section 310.1, Developer's difficulty or inability to
obtain and secure the Primary Loan or other financing shall in no event become an event of
force majeure.
504. Termination by Developer. Subject to the timing and provisions of Section
310.1, in the event that Developer is not in Default under this Agreement and:
(a) Developer is unable to obtain sufficient financing for the
development and operation of the Project in accordance with the provisions of
Section 310; or
(b) Developer fails to receive an allocation of Tax Credits for the
Project, subject to the restrictions contained in Section 310.1(a) and (b); or
(c) Developer disapproves of the environmental condition of
the Subject Property pursuant to Section 204.3; or
(d) Developer disapproves the condition of title to the Subject
Property pursuant to Section 205.7; or
(e) One or more of the Conditions Precedent set forth in Section
202.2 is not satisfied (or waived by Developer) on or before the time set forth
in the Schedule of Performance attached to each Implementation Agreement
for the Project, and such Condition Precedent is not satisfied after notice and
an opportunity to satisfy as provided in Section 601 hereof, and such failure is
not caused by Developer; or
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(f) City is otherwise in Default of this Agreement and fails to cure
such Default within the time set forth in Section 601 hereof; then this
Agreement and any rights of City or any assignee or transferee with respect
to or arising out of this Agreement shall, at the option of Developer, be
terminated by Developer by written notice thereof to City with respect to the
Project. From the date of the written notice of termination of this Agreement
with respect to the Project by Developer to City and thereafter this Agreement
shall be deemed terminated subject to the rights of the Lender pursuant to the
approved financing for the Primary Loan(s), Developer shall have the option
to terminate the Ground Lease, as provided in more detail therein, and there
shall be no further rights or obligations between the parties as to such Project,
except that if City is in default hereunder Developer, after delivery of notice of
default and expiration of the cure period `provided in Section 601 hereof, may
pursue any remedies it has at law or equity.
505. Termination by City. Subject to the timing and provisions of Section 310.1,
in the event that City is not in Default under this Agreement, and:
(a) Developer is unable to obtain sufficient financing
for the development and operation of the Project in accordance with the
provisions of Section 310; or
(b) Developer fails to receive an allocation of Tax
Credits for the Project, subject to the restrictions contained in Section
310.1(a) and (b); or
(c) One or more of the Conditions Precedent set forth
in Section 202.1 is not satisfied (or waived by City) on or before the time set
forth in the Schedule of Performance attached to each Implementation
Agreement for the Project, and such Condition Precedent is not satisfied after
notice and an opportunity to satisfy as provided in Section 501 hereof, and
such failure is not caused by City; or
(d) Developer is otherwise in Default of this
Agreement and fails to cure such Default within the time set forth in Section
601 hereof; then this Agreement and any rights of Developer or any assignee
or transferee with respect to or arising out of this Agreement shall, at the option
of City, be terminated by City by written notice thereof to Developer. From the
date of the written notice of termination of this Agreement by City to Developer
and thereafter this Agreement shall be deemed terminated, City shall have the
option to terminate the Ground Lease, as provided in more detail therein, and
there shall be no further rights or obligations between the parties (except
as provided in Section 310 as to Developer's delivery and assignment of
Development Plans and other materials to City, if applicable), except that if
Developer is in default hereunder City, after delivery of notice of default and
expiration of the cure period provided in Section 501 hereof, may pursue any
remedies it has at law or equity.
506. Attorneys' Fees. In addition to any other remedies provided hereunder or
available pursuant to law, if any party brings an action or proceeding to enforce, protect
or establish any right or remedy hereunder or under any of the documents executed
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pursuant hereto, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its
costs of suit, including without limitation expert witness fees, and reasonable attorneys'
fees.
507. Remedies Cumulative. No right, power, or remedy given to City by the
terms of this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy;
and each and every such right, power, or remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to
every other right, power, or remedy given to City by the terms of any such instrument, or
by any statute or otherwise against Developer and any other person.
508. Waiver of Terms and Conditions. City may, in its sole discretion, waive
in writing any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Waivers of any covenant,
term, or condition contained herein shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
breach of the same covenant, term, or condition.
600. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
601. Time is of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with
respect to the performance by City and Developer of each and every obligation and
condition of this Agreement.
602. Notices. Any approval, disapproval, demand, document or other
notice (Notice) which any party may desire to give to the other party under this Agreement
must be in writing and may be given either by (i) personal service, (ii) delivery by reputable
document delivery service such as Federal Express that provides a receipt showing date
and time of delivery, (iii) facsimile transmission, or (vi) mailing in the United States mail,
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the address of the
party as set forth below, or at any other address as that party may later designate by
Notice. Service shall be deemed conclusively made at the time of service if personally
served; upon confirmation of receipt if sent by facsimile transmission; the next business
day if sent by overnight courier and receipt is confirmed by the signature of an agent or
employee of the party served; the next business day after deposit in the United States
mail, properly addressed and postage prepaid, return receipt requested, if served by
express mail; and three days after deposit thereof in the United States mail, properly
addressed and postage prepaid, return receipt requested, if served by certified mail.
Developer:
Corporation for Better Housing
20750 Ventura Blvd, Suite 155
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Attention: Executive Director (Lori Koester)
Integrated Community Development, LLC
20750 Ventura Blvd., Suite 155
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Attention: Benjamin Lingo
With a Copy to:
Chernove & Associates
74710 Highway 111, Suite 114
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Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attention: Sheldon Chernove
Tax Credit Investor: (to be determined)
City:
Georgeanne A. White, City Manager
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
With Copies To:
Such addresses may be changed by Notice to the other party(ies) given in the same
manner as provided above.
603. Representations and Warranties of Developer. Developer hereby
represents and warrants to City as follows:
(a) Organization. Developer is a California limited partnership
duly organized, validly existing, formed, and in good standing under the laws of the State
of California that have the power and authority to own property and carry on business as
is now being conducted.
(b) Authority of Developer. Developer has full power and
authority to execute and deliver this Agreement to execute and deliver as to the Project,
the Regulatory Agreement, Ground Lease, Memorandum of Ground Lease,
Memorandum of Agreement, Notice of Affordability Restrictions, Request for Notice and
all other documents or instruments executed and delivered, or to be executed and
delivered, pursuant to this Agreement, and to perform and observe the terms and
provisions of all of the above.
(c) Valid Binding Agreements. This Agreement, the Regulatory
Agreement, the Ground Lease, Memorandum of Ground Lease, Memorandum of
Agreement, Request for Notice, Notice of Affordability Restrictions, and all other
documents or instruments which have been executed and delivered pursuant to or in
connection with this Agreement constitute or, if not yet executed or delivered, will when
so executed and delivered constitute, legal, valid and binding obligations of Developer
enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms, as to the Project.
(d) Pending Proceedings. Developer is not in default under any
law or regulation or under any order of any federal, state, or local court, board,
commission or agency whatsoever, and there are no claims, actions, suits or proceedings
pending or, to the knowledge of Developer, threatened against or affecting Developer or
the Subject Property, as applicable, at law or in equity, before or by any federal, state, or
local court, board, commission or agency whatsoever which might, if determined
adversely to Developer, materially affect Developer's ability to perform its obligations
hereunder, as to the Project.
(e) Tax Credits. All information included or to be included within and
GSA
provided to TCAC in the Application submitted by Developer upon which TCAC issues its
preliminary Reservation letters shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the
date of the Application. In the event any information or representation made by Developer
to TCAC related, directly or indirectly, to the Tax Credits is not true, complete, and correct
in all material respects, Developer shall, and acknowledges it has an obligation to,
inform TCAC and City of such changes and to provide updated information to TCAC,
City, and its Lender(s), as necessary.
(f) Commercial or Private Funding Review. Developer agrees
to notify City in the event that it applies for or proposes to use other sources of funds for
the Project prior to the issuance of the Release of Construction Covenants as to the
Project.
604. Limitation Upon Change in Ownership, Management and Control of
Developer.
604.1 Prohibition. The identity and qualification of Developer, as an
experienced and successful developer and operator of affordable apartment complexes
is of particular concern to City. It is because of this identity and these qualifications that
City has entered into this Agreement with Developer. No voluntary or involuntary
successor in interest of Developer shall acquire any rights or powers under this
Agreement by assignment, assumption or otherwise, nor shall Developer make any total
or partial transfer, conveyance, encumbrance to secure financing or refinancing,
assignment or sublease of the whole or any part of the leasehold interest in the Subject
Property, as applicable, nor shall there be any change in the general or limited partners
of Developer, without the prior written approval of City Manager pursuant to Section 604.3
below, except as expressly set forth herein, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
604.2 Permitted Transfers. Developer shall not sell, lease, transfer,
assign, or otherwise dispose (Transfer) all or any material part of any interest it might hold
in the Subject Property or Project without written consent of the City, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding other provisions of this
Agreement to the contrary, City approval of an assignment or transfer of this Agreement
or conveyance of Developer's leasehold interest in the Subject Property, as applicable,
or any part thereof, shall not be required in connection with any of the following (Permitted
Transfers):
(a) The granting of temporary easements or permits to facilitate
the construction and development of the Project.
(b) A transfer by and/or to the Subject Property, as applicable, as
to such Developer's rights under this Agreement to enter into a Ground Lease for the
Subject Property, as applicable, and thereafter develop and operate the Project in
accordance with this Agreement as follows:
(c) A transfer of a limited partnership interest in either Developer
entity to the approved Investor Limited Partner and subsequent transfers of such interests
to an entity controlled by such Investor Limited Partner.
(d) Subject to the restrictions of Section 400, et seq., including the
Ground Lease and the Regulatory Agreement, the rental or lease for occupancy of
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each of the Housing Units to qualified Very Low Income and Low Income Households.
(e) Assignment for approved financing purposes, subject to
such financing being considered and approved by City pursuant to Section 310 hereof.
In the event of an assignment or transfer by Developer pursuant to this
Section 604.2 not requiring City's prior approval, Developer nevertheless agrees that at
least 10 days prior to such pre -approved assignment or transfer it shall give written notice
to City of such assignment or transfer along with a true and complete copy of the
assignment or transfer document conforming to the requirements of this Agreement as to
the Project.
604.3 City Consideration of Requested Transfer. City agrees that it
will not unreasonably withhold approval of a request for an assignment or transfer made
pursuant to this Section 604.3, provided (a) Developer delivers written notice to City
requesting such approval, (b) the proposed assignee or transferee possesses a
reasonable level of operational experience and capability with respect to the operation of
similar first quality affordable rental housing projects, (c) the proposed assignee or
transferee possesses a reasonable level of net worth and resources as necessary to
develop, operate, and manage the Project, and (d) the assignee(s) or transferee(s)
completely and fully assume(s) the obligations of Developer under this Agreement
pursuant to an assignment and assumption agreement(s) in a form which is reasonably
acceptable to City and its legal counsel(s). Such notice shall be accompanied by evidence
regarding the proposed assignee's or purchaser's qualifications and experience and its
financial commitments and resources sufficient to enable City to evaluate the proposed
assignee or purchaser pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Section 604.3 and other
criteria as reasonably determined by City. City shall approve or disapprove the request
within 30 days of its receipt of Developer's notice and submittal of complete information
and materials required herein. City approval shall not be required for transfers or
assignments for City approved financing purposes including foreclosure or deed in lieu of
foreclosure; provided, there shall be no deemed approval of a transfer or assignment for
financing that will increase the outstanding principal amount of or extend the term of a
monetary lien against the Subject Property. In no event, however, shall City be obligated
to approve the assignment or transfer of the Ground Lease, Regulatory Agreement, or
City Covenants pursuant to this Section 604.3, except to an approved transferee or
assignee of Developer's rights in and to the Subject Property, based on City's reasonable
determination that such transferee or assignee has the experience, financial strength,
knowledge, and overall capability to own, operate and manage the Project in accordance
with the terms, conditions, and restrictions contained in this Agreement. In addition, City
shall not be required to grant its approval of any proposed transfer or assignment unless
all information reasonably requested by City relating to the proposed transferee or
assignee entity and all general and limited partners of such entity, including true and
correct copies of an executed Partnership Agreement, if the proposed
assignee/transferee is a partnership, true and correct copies of articles of incorporation if
the proposed assignee/transferee is - a corporation, plus current certified financial
statements of the entity and financial statements relating to other affordable rental housing
projects developed and/or operated by such entity(ies) and reporting and compliance
documentation for such projects submitted for public entities providing funding to such
projects, etc., as applicable.
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(a) Addition of Limited Partner(s) to Developer Entity as Tax
Credits Investment Entity. City acknowledges that Developer anticipates that one of
the limited partner(s) to be added to each Developer entity will be the Investor Limited
Partner for the Project. As of the Date of Agreement, Developer has not solicited bids for
or selected its Investor Limited Partner for the Project.
604.4 Approval of Refinancing of Primary Loan. City Manager shall
have the right to review all documents related to and to approve or disapprove any
refinancing of the Primary Loan or any other debt secured by Developer's leasehold
interest in the Subject Property, as applicable, which refinancing will increase the interest
rate or increase the outstanding principal amount of such debt or cause or require the
release or withdrawal of cash or equity from any part of the Project. City Manager shall
reasonably consider any such proposed refinancing based on an economic evaluation
conducted by City's economic consultant that analyzes the effect of the proposed
refinancing on (i) the ability of Developer to repay in full the Primary Loan and any other
debt or other liens against the Subject Property as such payment becomes due. The City
shall not unreasonably withhold its consent and shall work with Developer in good faith
while negotiating the proposed refinance and related loan documents.
605. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall run with the land, and all
of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon Developer
and the permitted successors and assigns of Developer. Whenever the term "Developer"
is used in this Agreement, such term shall include any of Developer's approved Affiliate
assignee(s) or transferee(s), or any other permitted successors and assigns as herein
provided.
606. Non -Liability of Officials and Employees of City. No member, elected or
appointed official, or employee of the City shall be personally liable to Developer or any
successor in interest in the Event of Default or other breach by City or for any amount
which may become due to Developer or its successors, or for performance of any
obligations under the terms of this Agreement.
607. Relationship between City and Developer. It is hereby acknowledged and
agreed that the relationship between City and Developer is not that of a partnership or
joint venture or other investor partner and that City and Developer shall not be deemed or
construed for any purpose to be the agent of the other. Accordingly, except as expressly
provided in this Agreement, City shall have no rights, powers, duties or obligations with
respect to the development, operation, maintenance or management of the Project.
608. City Manager; City Approvals and Actions. City shall maintain authority
of this Agreement and the authority to implement this Agreement through the City
Manager (or her duly authorized representative). The City Manager and her duly
authorized representative(s) shall have the authority to make approvals, issue
interpretations, waive provisions, request issuance of warrants and make payments
authorized hereunder, make and execute further agreements (including Implementation
Agreements) and/or enter into amendments of this Agreement on behalf of City so long
as such actions do not materially or substantially change or modify the uses or
development permitted on the Subject Property, or materially or substantially add to the
costs, responsibilities, or liabilities incurred or to be incurred by City as specified herein,
and such interpretations, waivers and/or amendments may include extensions of time to
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perform as specified in the Schedule of Performance attached hereto and the Schedule
of Performance attached to each Implementation Agreement for the Project. All material
and/or substantive interpretations, waivers, or amendments shall require the
consideration, action and written consent of the City Council. Further, City Manager shall
maintain the right to submit to the City Council for consideration and action any non-
material or non -substantive interpretation, waiver or amendment, if in her reasonable
judgment she desires to do so.
609. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts all
of which together shall constitute an original binding agreement. This Agreement is
executed in three originals, each of which is deemed to be an original.
610. Integration. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between
the parties relating to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. All prior or
contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations and statements, oral or
written, are merged in this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party
is entering this Agreement based solely upon the representations set forth herein and
upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems
material. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties,
notwithstanding any previous negotiations, approved terms and conditions, or
agreements between the parties or their predecessors in interest with respect to all or any
part of the subject matter hereof.
611. Real Estate Brokerage Commission. City and Developer each represent
and warrant to the other that no broker or finder is entitled to any commission or finder's
fee in connection with this transaction, and Developer and City agree to defend and hold
harmless each other from any claim to any such commission or fee resulting from any
action on its part.
612. Titles and Captions. Titles and captions are for convenience of reference
only and do not define, describe or limit the scope or the intent of this Agreement or of
any of its terms. References to Section and Paragraph numbers are to sections and
paragraphs in this Agreement, unless expressly stated otherwise.
613. Interpretation. As used in this Agreement, masculine, feminine or neuter
gender and the singular or plural number shall each be deemed to include the others
where and when the context so dictates. The word "including" shall be construed as if
followed by the words "without limitation." This Agreement shall be interpreted as though
prepared jointly by both parties.
614. No Waiver. A waiver by any party of a breach of any of the covenants,
conditions or agreements under this Agreement to be performed by the other party shall
not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or other covenants,
agreements, restrictions or conditions of this Agreement or the Attachments hereto.
615. Intentionally Omitted
616. Developer's Payment and Reimbursement of City's Post -Date of
Agreement Third Party Costs.
616.1 Third Party Costs Defined; Obligation. Developer shall
pay for and reimburse City for all costs reasonably incurred by City for any and all out of
pocket, third party costs, fees, and expenses incurred by City (but not in-house staff time)
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for attorneys, economic consultants, appraisers, engineers, affordable housing
consultants, escrow company fees, title company fees, and other consulting and/or
professional services incurred by City arising from and/or related in any respect to the
implementation of this Agreement or the Project from the period of time commencing upon
the Closing for the Project through the term of the Affordability Period for the Project
(together, "Third Party Costs"). The Third- Party Costs may include costs incurred
in connection with (a) drafting, negotiation, and execution of post -Closing
Implementation Agreements, if any, (b) post -Closing enforcement of the Regulatory
Agreement, Ground Lease, or other documents for the Project (collectively, "Project
Documents"), including the following: (i) commencement of, appearance in, or defense
of any action or proceeding purporting to affect the rights or obligations of the parties to
any Project Documents, and (ii) all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, losses,
commissions and other costs against which City are indemnified under the Project
Documents, provided as to defense of any action which City have tendered the defense
to Developer and Developer fails to defend any such action; and (c) other costs incurred
related to requests for or provision of estoppel certificates, subordination agreements,
affordable housing documents, escrow instructions, advisory assistance, any other
documentation, legal advice, redevelopment/affordable housing advice, or other third
party contracts for consulting or professional services necessitated by City's or
Developer's post -Closing implementation of this Agreement, and/or requested by
Developer, and/or its Lender or other independent contractor or consultant to Developer
post -Closing arising from or related in any manner to this Agreement.
616.2 Payment of Third Party Costs. Within 15 days of the
submittal by City staff of copies of invoices or billings for Third Party Costs incurred, it is
and shall be the obligation of Developer to reimburse and pay to City 100% of these Third
Party Costs.
(a) This reimbursement obligation shall bear interest from the
date occurring ten (10) days after City gives written demand to Developer at the lesser
rate of five percent (5%), or the maximum rate then permitted by law.
(b) This reimbursement obligation shall survive the issuance of
the final Release of Construction Covenants, and termination of this Agreement.
616.3 Exception to Payment of Post -Date of Agreement Third Party
Costs. Notwithstanding Section 616, 616.1, and 616.2 above, Developer shall not be
responsible to pay and reimburse for Third Party Costs if the costs incurred are
attributable to one or more of the following events:
(a) City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, or
other City official with discretionary approval and/or disapproval rights over the Project or
the implementation of this Agreement disapproves, denies, or refuses to take action on
an application for a permit or other discretionary application necessary to commence and
complete the Project; or
(b) Default by City under this Agreement.
617. Implementation of Agreement. The parties acknowledge that, due to the
long term nature of the Project and the implementation of the Project under this
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Agreement, it may be necessary and/or appropriate at some time in the future, or from
time to time, for City and Developer (or Affiliates of Developer) to enter into various
Implementation Agreements or to otherwise execute additional documentation to clarify
and implement the provisions of this Agreement and provide for the incorporation of
additional or different funding and/or financing sources for the development and operation
of the Project, as may become necessary or appropriate for the successful development
of the Project and implementation of this Agreement. Each party agrees to cooperate in
good faith to negotiate and enter into such various implementation Agreement for the
Project as may be determined to be reasonably necessary and/or appropriate b
Developer or City Manager, in their reasonable discretion. y
618• Amendments. Any alteration, change or modification of or to this
Agreement, in order to become effective, shall be made in writing and in each instance
signed by a duly authorized representative on behalf of each party,
619. Severability. if any term, provision, condition or covenant of this
Agreement or its application to any party or circumstances or Project shall be held, to an
extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of the
term, provision, condition or covenant to persons or circumstances other than those as to
whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and shall be valid
and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
620. Computation of Time, The time in which any act is to be done under this
Agreement is computed by excluding the first day and including the last day, unless the
last day is a holiday or Saturday or Sunday, and then that day is also excluded. The term
"holiday" shall mean all holidays as specified in Section 6700 and 6701 of the California
Government Code. If any act is to be done by a particular time during a day, that time
shall be Pacific Time Zone time.
621 • Legal Advice. Each party represents and warrants to the other the
following: they have carefully read this Agreement, and in signing this Agreement, the
do so with full knowledge of any right which they may have; they have received
independent legal advice from their respective legal counsel as to the matters set forth in
this Agreement, or have knowingly chosen not to consult legal counsel as to the matters
set forth in this Agreement; and, they have freely signed this Agreement without an
reliance upon any agreement, promise, statement or representation by or on behalf of the
other party, or their respective agents, employees or attorneys, except as specifically set
forth in this Agreement, and without duress or coercion, whether economic or o
622. Cooperation, Each otherwise.
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transaction and, in that regard, to sign any and all documents which may betr er in this
easonably
necessary, helpful or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement
including, but not limited to, Implementation Agreements, releases or other agreements.
623• Conflicts of Interest. No member elected or appointed public official or
City employee shall have any personal interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor
shall any such member, elected or appointed public official or employee participate in an
decision relating to the Agreement which affects his personal interests, his economic
interests, or the interests of any corporation, partnership or association in which he is
directly or indirectly interested.
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624. Non -recourse Liability of Developer, Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Agreement or any other Project Document, neither Developer nor any of
its partners shall be personally liable for any default lass, claim damage, expense or
liability to any person and the sole remedy against Developer hereunder shall be limited
to its interest in the Project.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement at Fresno,
California, on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF FRESNO,
A California munic al c rporation
By: r
Geaanne A. White,
Citnager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
Tracy N. qaVanian Date
Supervisi eputy City Attorney
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Corporation for Better Housing,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporatio
By -
Name: Lori Koester
Title: Executive Director
Name:
Title:
ATTEST:
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
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(If corporation or LLC., CFO, Treasurer,
Secretary or Assistant Secretary)
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN 426-253-19
All that portion of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16,
Township 13 South, Range 20 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, in the City of Fresno, County
of Fresno, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof, described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the said North half of the Southeast quarter of the
Southeast quarter of Section 16; thence South 88' 57' West, along the South line of the said North
half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of 366.0 feet; thence
North 00' 07' 30" West, parallel with the East line of said Section 16, a distance of 30.00 feet to the
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING this description; thence from said point, South 880 57' West, parallel
with the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section
16, a distance of 107.31 feet to a point 32.00 feet east of the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Tract No.
1145, Del Mar Homesites No. 2, as shown on the map thereof recorded in Book 15, of Plats, at Page
22, Fresno County Records; thence North 000 07' West along a line 32.00 feet east of and parallel with
the East line of said Tract No. 1145, a distance of 200.00 feet; thence North 880 57' East, parallel with
the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a
distance of 418.28 feet; thence South 000 07' 30" East, along a line 55.00 feet west of and parallel with
the said East line of Section 16, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 880 57' West, parallel with the
said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a
distance of 311.00 feet; thence South 00' 07' 30" East, parallel with the said East line of Section 16, a
distance of 100.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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ATTACHMENT NO. 3
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
SECTION 5 - PROJECT SCHEDULE
Provide a detailed timeline for completion of major milestones related to the project. Identify
all key aspects as well as the dates when all funding sources will be secured. If awarded,
prepare to enter into an agreement by June 2024.
The project schedule should indicate that all proposed and conditional funds will be committed
within 10 months of the award of City funding and that the project must commence construction
within one year of the City funding agreement execution and must be completed within four
years of the agreement execution.
List each task in chronological order, the projected completion date, and the responsible party
to complete the task. At a minimum, show the projected dates for commitment of all funding
sources, any land use approvals, and date of property acquisition and construction
commencement.
Schedule of Milestones
Task Projected Completion Date Responsible Party
Sample: submit City Developer
application for funding
City awards funds 1/2024 city
Land Use 2/2024 Developer &City
Submit for 9% Credits 2/2024 - 7/2024 Developer
City funding Agreement Execution. 5/2024 Developer & City
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Close Construction Financin 11/2024 Developer / Lenders / City
Commence Construction 11/2024 Developer
Construction Completion 6/2025 Developer
100% Leased 9/2025 Developer
Perm Loan Conversion 1/2026 Developer / City
Describe any aspects of the project that may lead to delays and how the schedule
will hp adanted to respond.
All affordable housing finance in California is extremely competitive. We believe that the 9% tax credit
program is the most expeditious funding source currently. We have structured an application with the
highest probability for success; however, the process is competitive and we do not have data on all
the potential competition. It is possible that we are unsuccessful in the first round of tax credit
applications. If this occurs, we would respond by re -applying in the second round of tax credit
applications delaying the project by approximately four months.
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ATTACHMENT NO. 4
SCOPE OF DEVELOPMENT
Blackstone Senior Apartments
The Blackstone Senior Apartments shall fulfill the goals of the General Plan and the One
Fresno Housing Strategy by redeveloping an underutilized 1.26-acre, City owned, infill
site along the Blackstone Avenue BRT Corridor. This high density, senior housing
development shall be designed and built in harmony with a newly proposed 30,000
square foot senior activity center ("Senior Center") that will be developed in coordination
with the City of Fresno. This 100% affordable senior housing development shall provide
low-income seniors, earning between 30%-60% of AMI, new housing opportunities within
a pedestrian -oriented neighborhood with direct access to the proposed Senior Center,
transportation, job centers, retail, entertainment, schools, and community services.
This housing development places the 4-story building's frontage on Blackstone Avenue
with a 2,500 square foot ground floor community center and 82 senior apartments to be
serviced by an elevator. The development shall contain seventy-three (73) one -bedroom
units comprised of 560 square feet and nine (9) two -bedroom units comprised of 770
square feet. The ground floor community center will be presented with large moment
frame windows and an attractive contemporary fagade to compliment the proposed
Senior Center while maintaining the appropriate level of privacy for its residents. The
development will provide a computer lab, laundry facilities, bicycle parking, community
kitchen and space for resident service programs and classes. The development shall
include 72 parking spaces including handicap accessible spaces and bicycle parking
spaces. Covered parking will be provided and include a solar array on top of the carport
structures which will off -set electrical demand and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions. The goal will be to attain a Net Zero Energy designation.
The open space will allow for age -appropriate outdoor recreation areas including a BBQ
area, sitting areas and gardens. Each apartment unit shall include the following amenities:
range, frost -free refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, central heating and air
conditioning, granite countertops, coat closets, mini blinds, vinyl flooring in kitchens and
bathrooms, carpeting in the living rooms and shall include CAT 5 wiring. All of the
apartments shall be designed for energy efficiency and include energy efficient
appliances.
ATTACHMENT NO. 5
RELEASE OF CONSTRUCTION COVENANTS
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Attention:
This RELEASE OF
20 ,
This document is exempt from the payment of a
recording fee pursuant to Government Code §§
6103 and 27383.
RELEASE OF CONSTRUCTION COVENANTS
CONSTRUCTION COVENANTS (Release) is hereby made as of
by the CITY OF FRESNO, a municipal corporation (City) in favor of
(Developer).
RECITALS
A. City and Developer have entered into an Affordable Housing Agreement
dated as of (Agreement), (as amended and implemented by that
certain Implementation Agreement by and between City and Developer, dated as of
20_), which Agreement provides for the development of a senior
affordable rental housing project, consisting of an 82 unit senior rental apartment units, in
which all but one of the Housing Units will be made available to Very -Low Income and
Low -Income Households at an Affordable Rent and one Housing Unit will be an
unrestricted unite rented to on -site manager who shall not be required to qualify as Low
or Very Low Income but who will pay an Affordable Rent calculated for a Low -Income
Household, on certain real property (Subject Property) generally located at 4323 — 4333
N. Blackstone Ave.in the City of Fresno, California.
B. The Project consists of the construction of eighty-two Housing Units (seventy-
three (73) of which shall be one -bedroom Housing Units and the remaining nine (9) shall
be two -bedroom Housing Units, inclusive of one unrestricted manager unit), a community
room, management office, central laundry facilities, elevators, on -site covered parking, and
passive recreational areas, on that portion of the Subject Property which is legally described
on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference (subject Property).
As required in the Agreement, City shall furnish Developer with a Release of Construction
Covenants upon completion of the Development of the Project, which Release shall be in
such form as to permit it to be recorded in the Official Records of Fresno County, California.
C. City has conclusively determined that the Development of the Project as
required by the Agreement has been satisfactorily completed at the Subject Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, City hereto certifies as follows:
1. As provided in the Agreement, City does hereby certify that the development
of the Project has been fully and satisfactorily performed and completed in accordance
with the Agreement.
2. After the recordation of this Release, any person or entity then owning or
thereafter purchasing, or otherwise acquiring any interest in the Subject Property will not
(because of such ownership, purchase, or acquisition) incur any obligation or liability
under the Agreement, except that such party shall be bound by any and all of the
covenants, conditions, and restrictions which survive such recordation, including without
limitation, the Ground Lease, and the Regulatory Agreement; provided the recordation
of this Release shall not alter in any way the order of priority of any liens or encumbrances
against the Subject Property, including the Primary Loan for the Subject Property, which
shall not in any event have priority over City's fee interest in the Subject Property.
3. This Release is not a notice of completion as referred to in Section 3093 of
the California Civil Code.
4. The recitals above are incorporated in full as part of the substantive text of
this Release.
[Signatures appear on following page.]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has executed this Release of Construction
Covenants as of the date first set forth above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
Tracy N. Parvanian Date
Supervising Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST:
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
Date
Deputy
CITY:
CITY OF FRESNO,
a municipal corporation
Georgeanne A. White
City Manager
EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT NO. 5
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN 426-253-19
All that portion of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16,
Township 13 South, Range 20 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, in the City of Fresno, County
of Fresno, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof, described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the said North half of the Southeast quarter of the
Southeast quarter of Section 16; thence South 88' 57' West, along the South line of the said North
half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of 366.0 feet; thence
North 000 07' 30" West, parallel with the East line of said Section 16, a distance of 30.00 feet to the
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING this description; thence from said point, South 880 57' West, parallel
with the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section
16, a distance of 107.31 feet to a point 32.00 feet east of the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Tract No.
1145, Del Mar Homesites No. 2, as shown on the map thereof recorded in Book 15, of Plats, at Page
22, Fresno County Records; thence North 000 07' West along a line 32.00 feet east of and parallel with
the East line of said Tract No. 1145, a distance of 200.00 feet; thence North 880 57' East, parallel with
the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a
distance of 418.28 feet; thence South 00' 07' 30" East, along a line 55.00 feet west of and parallel with
the said East line of Section 16, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 880 57' West, parallel with the
said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a
distance of 311.00 feet; thence South 000 07' 30" East, parallel with the said East line of Section 16, a
distance of 100.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ATTACHMENT NO. 6
CITY REGULATORY AGREEMENT/DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Attention: City Manager
This document is exempt from the payment of a
recording fee pursuant to Government Code
§§ 6103 and 27383.
REGULATORY AGREEMENT
This REGULATORY AGREEMENT (Regulatory Agreement) is entered into as of
202_, by and between the CITY OF FRESNO, a municipal corporation (City), and
(Developer).
RECITALS
A. City is the owner of certain real property located at 4323 — 4333 N.
Blackstone Ave within the City of Fresno, a portion of which is legally described in the
Legal Description attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference,
and is the subject of this Regulatory Agreement (Subject Property).
B. Developer, and City entered into that certain "Affordable Housing Agreement"
dated as of in implementation of the Affordable Housing Agreement,
City and Developer entered into that certain Ground Lease dated as of , 20
(together, the Affordable Housing Agreement and the Ground Lease are referred to as the
"AHA.") Subject to the terms and conditions therein, City has agreed to ground lease the
Subject Property to Developer, respectively, pursuant to a Ground Lease and construct a
senior affordable rental housing project (Project) and operate the Project as a 82 unit senior
affordable apartment complex on the Subject Property to be made available to Low Income
Households, and Very Low Income Households, and one on -site manager unit to be made
available to and occupied by on -site property manager whose income shall not be
restricted, although the monthly housing payment for the on -site manager units shall
be restricted to an Affordable Rent as determined for a Low -Income Household
(collectively, Housing Units).
C. Pursuant to the AHA, City agreed to ground lease the Subject Property to
Developer pursuant to the Ground Lease and Developer agreed to develop and operate
the Project thereon.
D. The Project will consist of 82 Housing Units, twenty-two (22) which will be
made available to Low Income Households, fifty-nine (59) which will be made available
to Very Low Income Households, and one (1) of which will be made available to and
occupied by an on -site property manager.
E. The execution and recording of this Regulatory Agreement is a requirement
of the AHA. Terms used herein have the meanings set forth in the AHA unless otherwise
specifically defined herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in exchange for the mutual covenants, restrictions, and
agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Development of the Project. Developer agrees to develop the Subject
Property subject to the terms and in accordance with the provisions of the AHA, the Scope
of Development which is attached to the Affordable Housing Agreement as Attachment
No. 4, the Ground Lease, the Entitlement as approved by the City, the Fresno Municipal
Code, and all other applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations, and ordinances.
2. Housing Units.
a. Number of Housing Units. Developer covenants and agrees to
make available, restrict occupancy to, and rent:
(i) Eight (8) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 30% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(ii) Fifteen (15) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 45% AMI Very
Low -Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(iii) Twenty -Nine (29) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 50% AMI
Very Low -Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(iv) Twenty -One (21) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 60% AMI
Low -Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(v) One (1) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 30% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(vi) Two (2) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 45% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(vii) Four (4) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 50% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(viii) One (1) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 60% AMI Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
b. Affordable Rent. Affordable Rent shall be charged for all Housing
Units for the applicable Affordability Period. The maximum Affordable Rent
chargeable for the Housing Units shall be annually determined by City (and as
charged and implemented by Developer) in accordance with the following
requirements:
(i) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 30%
AMI Very Low Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
30% of AMI for Fresno County as determined and published by TCAC for a
family of a size appropriate to the Housing Unit.
(ii) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 45%
AMI Very Low Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
45% of AMI for Fresno County as determined and published by TCAC for a
family of a size appropriate to the Housing Unit.
(iii) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 50%
AMI Very Low Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
50% of AMI for Fresno County as determined and published by TCAC for a
family of a size appropriate to the Housing Unit.
(iv) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 60%
AMI Low Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of 60% of
AMI for Fresno County as determined and published by TCAC for a family of
a size appropriate to the Housing Unit.
Developer shall, and shall cause its Property Manager to, operate the
Project and cause occupancy of the Project and all Housing Units thereon in
conformity with these covenants and this Agreement.
For purposes of this Regulatory Agreement, "Affordable Rent" means the total
of monthly payments for (a) use and occupancy of each Housing Unit and land and
facilities associated therewith, (b) any separately charged fees or service charges
assessed by Developer which are required of all tenants, other than security
deposits, (c) a reasonable allowance for an adequate level of service of utilities not
included in (a) or (b) above, including garbage collection, sewer, water, electricity,
gas and other heating, cooking and refrigeration fuels, but not including telephone
service, or cable TV or internet services, and (d) possessory interest, taxes or other
fees or charges assessed for use of the land and facilities associated therewith by a
public or private entity other than Developer. No additional charge shall be assessed
against tenant households of the Housing Units for any social or supportive services
provided at the Subject Property and/or as a part of Developer's compliance with
the legal requirements imposed in connection with any Project Based Section 8
assistance pursuant to Section 4 below.
C. Duration of Affordability Requirements; Affordability Period.
The Project and all the Housing Units thereon shall be subject to the requirements
of this Section 2, et seq. for the full term of not less than fifty-five (55) years from
the date that the Release of Construction Covenants — is recorded against the
Subject Property in the Official Records. The duration of these covenants and this
requirement shall be known as the "Affordability Period."
d. Selection of Tenants. Developer shall be responsible for the
selection of (senior) tenants for the Housing Units in compliance with all lawful and
reasonable criteria, and shall adopt a tenant selection system which shall be
approved by City Manager in her reasonable discretion, which establishes a
chronological waiting list system for selection of tenants, which shall be set forth in
the Marketing Program and the Property Management Plan, both of which are
required to be submitted by Developer and approved by City pursuant to Sections
408 and 411 of the Affordable Housing Agreement. Subject to applicable Fair
Housing Laws, the City shall be afforded a first right of refusal in referring eligible
tenants to Housing Units, in the following order of priority (in accordance with all
applicable laws):
(i) Low Income Households or Very Low Income Households, as
applicable, who have been displaced from their residences due to programs
or projects implemented by the Fresno Planning & Development Department;
(ii) Low Income Households or Very Low Income Households, as
applicable, who have applied for and have received rental vouchers from
Fresno Housing Authority;
(iii) Low Income Households or Very Low Income Households, as
applicable, who are listed on Fresno Housing Authority's waiting list for
affordable housing and who live and/or work in Fresno; and
(iv) Low Income Households or Very Low Income
Households, as applicable, who live and/or work in Fresno.
Developer shall not refuse to lease to a holder of a certificate of family
participation under 24 CFR part 882 (Rental Certificate Program) or a rental
voucher under 24 CFR part 887 (Rental Voucher Program) or to the holder of a
comparable document evidencing participation in a program pursuant to the HOME
Investment Partnership Act, 42 U.S.C. §12701, et seq. and the implementing
regulations located at 24 CFR part 92, as such now exist and as may hereafter
be amended, a Section 8 voucher program or other tenant -based assistance
program, who is otherwise qualified to be a tenant in accordance with the approved
tenant selection criteria (collectively, "Voucher Programs.")
e. Household Income Requirements. On or before 120 days following
the end of Developer's fiscal year, commencing the first year after issuance of the
first certificate of occupancy for the Project, and annually thereafter, Developer shall
prepare and submit to City, at Developer's expense, a written summary of the
income, household size, and rent payable by each of the tenants of the Housing
Units at the Project and, upon the written request of City, copies of each and all
leases or rental agreements and the current rules and regulations for the Project. At
City's request, Developer shall also provide to City completed income computation
and certification forms, all in a form reasonably acceptable to City, for each and all
tenants at the Project. Developer shall obtain, or shall cause to be obtained by the
Property Manager, a certification from each household leasing a Housing Unit at the
Project demonstrating that such household is a 30% AMI Very Low Income
Household, 45% AMI Very Low Income Household, 50% AMI Very Low Income
Household, or 60% AMI Low Income Household, as applicable and according to the
Area Median Income annually determined and published by TCAC for Fresno
County, and meets the eligibility and occupancy requirements established for the
Housing Unit. Developer shall verify, or shall cause to be verified by the Property
Manager, the income and household size certification of the tenant household.
f. [Intentionally omitted.]
g. Affordable Rent; Household Income Categories/Definitions.
"30% AMI Very Low Income Households" means those
households earning not greater than thirty percent (30%) of Fresno County
Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually
by regulation of TCAC.
"45% AMI Very Low Income Households" means those
households earning not greater than forty percent (45%) of Fresno County
Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually
by regulation of TCAC.
"50% AMI Very Low Income Households" means those
households earning not greater than fifty percent (50%) of Fresno County
Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually
by regulation of TCAC.
"60% Low Income Households" means those households earning
not greater than sixty percent (60%) of Fresno County Area Median Income,
adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually by regulation of TCAC.
"Very Low Income" and/or "Very Low Income Households" shall
mean and include: (i) very low income households as defined in the Tax Credit
Rules, (ii) 30% AMI Very Low Income Households, (iii) 45% AMI Very Low
Income Households, and (iv) 50% AMI Very Low Income Households. Very
Low Income Households include Extremely Low Income Households, as
defined in the Tax Credit Rules.
"Lower Income," "Low Income," and/or "Lower Income
Households" shall mean and include both: (i) lower income households as
defined in the Tax Credit Rules, and (ii) 60% AMI Low Income Households.
Lower Income Households include Very Low Income households and
Extremely Low Income households, as defined in the Tax Credit Rules.
h. Occupancy Limits. The maximum occupancy of the Housing Units in
the Project shall not exceed more than such number of persons as is equal to two
persons per bedroom, plus one. Thus, for the two (2) bedroom Housing Units, the
maximum occupancy shall not exceed five (5) persons. For the three (3) bedroom
Housing Units, the maximum occupancy shall not exceed seven (7) persons.
3. Marketing Program. Prior to and as a Condition Precedent to a Certificate of
Occupancy, Developer shall have prepared and obtained City's approval, which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld, of a marketing program for the leasing of the Housing Units at
the Project ("Marketing Program"). During the Affordability Period, any material changes to
an approved Marketing Program are subject to reasonable review and approval by the City
Manager. The rental of the Housing Units, as and when they are vacated by the existing
tenants, shall be conducted in accordance with the approved Marketing Program and any
affirmative marketing requirements which have been adopted by the City prior to the date
hereof. The availability of Housing Units shall be marketed in accordance with the Marketing
Program as the same may be amended from time to time with City's prior written approval,
which approval shall not unreasonably be withheld. Developer shall provide City with periodic
reports with respect to the marketing for lease of the Housing Units. City agrees to exercise
reasonable efforts to assist Developer in connection with the implementation of the Marketing
Program; provided, however, City shall not be under any obligation to incur any out-of-pocket
expenses in connection therewith.
4. Leases; Rental Agreements for Housing Units. Developer shall submit
a standard lease form, which shall comply with the requirements of this Regulatory
Agreement, including all applicable provisions of the Act, to City for its approval. City shall
reasonably approve such lease form upon finding that such lease form is consistent with
this Regulatory Agreement, including all applicable provisions of the Act. Developer shall
enter into a written lease, in the form approved by City, with each tenant/tenant household
of the Project. During the Affordability Period, any material changes to the lease form are
subject to the reasonable review and approval of the City Manager.
5. Maintenance.
a. General Maintenance. Developer shall maintain the Subject
Property and all improvements thereon, including lighting and signage, in good
condition, free of debris, waste and graffiti, and in compliance with the terms of the
Redevelopment Plan and all applicable provisions of the City of Fresno Municipal
Code. Developer shall maintain in accordance with the "Maintenance Standards,"
as hereinafter defined, the improvements and landscaping on the Subject Property.
Such Maintenance Standards shall apply to all buildings, signage, common
amenities, lighting, landscaping, irrigation of landscaping, architectural elements
identifying the Subject Property and any and all other improvements on the Subject
Property. To accomplish the maintenance, Developer shall either staff or contract
with and hire licensed and qualified personnel to perform the maintenance work,
including the provision of labor, equipment, materials, support facilities, and any and
all other items necessary to comply with the requirements of this Regulatory
Agreement.
Developer and its maintenance staff, contractors or subcontractors shall
comply with the following standards as to the Project (the "Maintenance
Standards"):
(i) The Subject Property shall be maintained in
conformance and in compliance with the approved final as -built plans, and
reasonable maintenance standards which comply with the industry standard for
comparable first quality affordable housing projects in the County, including but not
limited to painting and cleaning of all exterior surfaces and other exterior facades
comprising all private improvements and public improvements to the curbline.
(ii) Landscape maintenance shall include, but not be limited to:
watering/irrigation; fertilization; mowing; edging; trimming of grass; tree and shrub
pruning; trimming and shaping of trees and shrubs to maintain a healthy, natural
appearance and safe road conditions and visibility, and irrigation coverage;
replacement, as needed, of all plant materials; control of weeds in all planters, shrubs,
lawns, ground covers, or other planted areas; and staking for support of trees.
(iii) Clean-up maintenance shall include, but not be limited
to: maintenance of all sidewalks, paths and other paved areas in clean and weed -
free condition; maintenance of all such areas clear of dirt, mud, trash, debris or other
matter which is unsafe or unsightly; removal of all trash, litter and other debris from
improvements and landscaping prior to mowing; clearance and cleaning of all areas
maintained prior to the end of the day on which the maintenance operations are
performed to ensure that all cuttings, weeds, leaves and other debris are properly
disposed of by maintenance workers.
City agrees to notify Developer in writing if the condition of the Subject Property
does not meet with the Maintenance Standards and to specify the deficiencies and the
actions required to be taken by Developer to cure the deficiencies. Upon notification of
any maintenance deficiency, Developer shall have 30 days within which to correct,
remedy or cure the deficiency. If the written notification states the problem is urgent
relating to the public health and safety of the City, then Developer shall have 48 hours to
rectify the problem. In the event Developer does not maintain the Subject Property in the
manner set forth herein and in accordance with the Maintenance Standards, City shall
have, in addition to any other rights and remedies hereunder, the right to maintain the
Subject Property, or to contract for the correction of such deficiencies, after written notice
to Developer, and Developer shall be responsible for the payment of all such costs
incurred by City.
b. Program Maintenance. In addition to the routine maintenance and
repair required pursuant to Section 5(a), Developer shall perform the following
programmed maintenance on the Improvements:
(i) Interior painting and window covering replacement at least
every five (5) years.
(ii) Exterior painting at least every ten (10) years;
(iii) Repair and resurfacing of parking areas and walkways at least
every five (5) years.
(iv) Replacement of all deteriorated or worn landscaping and play
equipment at least every five (5) years
Upon the request of Developer, the City Manager, at her sole and
absolute discretion, may grant a waiver or deferral of any program
maintenance requirement. Developer shall keep such records of maintenance
and repair as are necessary to prove performance of the program
maintenance requirements.
6. Management of the Project.
a. Property Manager. Developer shall manage or cause the Project, and
all appurtenances thereto that are a part of the Project, to be managed in a prudent
and business -like manner, consistent with good property management standards
for other comparable first quality, well -managed affordable rental housing projects in
the County. Developer may contract with a property management company or
individual property manager to operate and maintain the Project in accordance with
the terms of this Section 6.a. (Property Manager); provided, however, the selection
and hiring of the Property Manager (and each successor or assignee) is and shall be
subject to the prior written approval of City Manager (or designee) in her sole
reasonable discretion and a single Property Manager shall be contracted with for the
Project. The Property Manager shall manage the Subject Property in accordance
with the definitions of Affordable Rent contained in Section 2.b., the tenant selection
requirements contained in Section 2.d., and the definitions relating to income
contained in Section 2.g. Any fee paid to the Property Manager for social services
provided to the tenants shall be exclusive of the fee paid to the Property Manager
relating to the management of the Subject Property. Developer shall conduct due
diligence and background evaluation of any potential third party property manager or
property management company to evaluate experience, references, credit
worthiness, and related qualifications as a property manager. Any proposed property
manager shall have significant and relevant prior experience with affordable housing
projects and properties comparable to the Project and the references and credit
record of such property manager/company shall be investigated (or caused to be
investigated) by Developer prior to submitting the name and qualifications of such
proposed property manager to the City Manager for review and approval. A complete
and true copy of the results of such background evaluation shall be provided to the
City Manager. Approval of a Property Manager by City Manager shall not be
unreasonably delayed but shall be in her sole reasonable discretion, and City
Manager shall use good faith efforts to respond as promptly as practicable in order
to facilitate effective and ongoing property management of the Project by one
qualified Property Manager. The replacement of the Property manager by Developer
and/or the selection by Developer of any new or different Property Manager during
the Term of the Ground Lease shall also be subject to the foregoing requirements.
b. Property Management Plan. Prior to and as a Condition Precedent
to the commencement of the Ground Lease, Developer prepared and submitted to
the City Manager for review and approval, a management plan which includes a
detailed plan and strategy for long term marketing, operation, maintenance, repair
and security of the Project, inclusive of social services for the residents of the
Housing Units, and the method of selection of tenants, rules and regulations for
tenants, and other rental policies for the Project (Property Management Plan). Topics
to be covered in these procedures shall include at a minimum, the following:
interviewing procedures for prospective tenants; previous rental history of tenants
with references; credit reports, criminal background checks; deposit amounts,
purpose, use and refund policy; employment/income verification; occupancy
restrictions, income limits; equal housing opportunity statement; restrictions on use
of the premises; and tenant/landlord dispute resolution procedures.
The Property Management Plan shall contain copies of all standardized forms
associated with the above listed topics. The ongoing management and operation of
the Project shall be in compliance with the approved Property Management Plan.
During the Affordability Period, Developer and its Property Manager may from time
to time submit to the City Manager proposed amendments to the Property
Management Plan, the implementation of which shall be subject to the prior written
approval of the City Manager.
c. Gross Mismanagement. During the Affordability Period, and in the
event of "Gross Mismanagement" (as defined below) of the Project, City Manager shall
have and retain the authority to direct and require any condition(s), acts, or inactions
of Gross Mismanagement to cease and/or be corrected immediately, and further to
direct and require the immediate removal of the Property Manager and replacement
with a new qualified and approved Property Manager, if such condition(s) is/are not
ceased and/or corrected after expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of written
notice from City Manager. If Developer or Property Manager has commenced to cure
such Gross Mismanagement condition(s) on or before the 20th day from the date of
written notice (with evidence of such submitted to the City Manager), but has failed to
complete such cure by the 30th day (or such longer period if the cure cannot reasonably
be accomplished in thirty (30) days as reasonably determined by the non -defaulting
party), then Developer and its Property Manager shall have an additional 10 days to
complete the cure of Gross Mismanagement condition(s). In no event shall any
condition of Gross Mismanagement continue uncured for a period exceeding forty-five
(45) days from the date of the initial written notice of such condition(s), except that the
conditions described in subdivisions (d) and (e) below may exist for up to, but no longer
than, seventy-five (75) days without triggering City's right to remove the Property
Manager as described in the immediately following sentence as long as Developer is
diligently working to cure such conditions of Gross Mismanagement. If such
condition(s) do persist beyond such period, City Manager shall have the sole and
absolute right to immediately and without further notice to Developer (or to Property
Manager or any other person/entity) to remove the Property Manager and replace the
Property Manager with a new property manager of the City Manager's selection at the
sole cost and expense of Developer. If Developer takes steps to select a new Property
Manager that selection is subject to the requirements set forth above for selection of a
Property Manager.
For purposes of this Regulatory Agreement, the term "Gross Mismanagement"
shall mean management of the Project in a manner which violates the terms and/or
intention of this Regulatory Agreement to operate a high quality affordable housing
complex, and shall include, but is not limited to, any one or more of the following:
(a) Leasing to tenants who exceed the prescribed income levels;
(b) Allowing tenants to exceed the prescribed occupancy levels without
taking immediate action to stop such overcrowding;
(c) Under -funding required reserve accounts;
(d) Failing to timely maintain the Project in accordance with the Property
Management Plan and Maintenance Standards;
(e) Failing to submit timely and/or adequate annual reports to City as
required herein;
(f) Fraud or embezzlement of Project funds, including without limitation
funds in the reserve accounts;
(g) Failing to fully cooperate with the Fresno Police Department or other
local law enforcement agency(ies) with jurisdiction over the Project, in maintaining a
crime- free environment within the Project;
(h) Failing to fully cooperate with the Fresno Fire Department or other local
public safety agency(ies) with jurisdiction over the Project, in maintaining a safe and
accessible environment within the Project;
(i) Failing to fully cooperate with the Fresno Planning & Building
Department, including the Code Enforcement Division, or other local health and
safety enforcement agency(ies) with jurisdiction over the Project, in maintaining a
decent, safe and sanitary environment within the Project; and
0) Spending funds from the Capital Replacement Reserve account for
items that are not defined as eligible costs, including eligible capital and/or
replacement costs, under the standards imposed by generally accepted accounting
principles ("GAAP") (and/or, as applicable, generally accepted auditing principles).
Notwithstanding the requirements of the Property Manager to correct any
condition of Gross Mismanagement as described above, Developer is obligated and
shall use its best efforts to correct any defects in property management or operations
at the earliest feasible time and, if necessary, to replace the Property Manager as
provided above. Developer shall include advisement and provisions of the foregoing
requirements and requirements of this Agreement within any contract between
Developer and its Property Manager for the Project.
d. Code Enforcement. Developer acknowledges and agrees that City
and their employees and authorized agents, shall have the right to conduct code
compliance and/or code enforcement inspections of the Project and the individual
Housing Units, both exterior and interior, at reasonable times and upon reasonable
notice (not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior notice, except in an emergency) to
Developer and/or an individual tenant. If such notice is provided by City to Developer,
then Developer (or its Property Manager) shall immediately and directly advise any
affected tenant of such upcoming inspection and cause access to the area(s) and/or
Housing Units at the Project to be made available and open for inspection. Developer
shall include express advisement of such inspection rights within the lease/rental
agreements for each Housing Unit in the Project in order for each and every tenant
and tenant household to be aware of this inspection right.
7. Capital Reserve Requirements. Commencing upon the closing of the
permanent Primary Loan, Developer shall annually set aside an amount of not less than
Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per Housing Unit ($20,500 per year or such
increased amount by TCAC or Partnership Agreement of Lender under Primary Loan),
from the gross rents received from the Project into a separate interest -bearing trust
account (Capital Replacement Reserve). Funds in the Capital Replacement Reserve
shall be used only for capital repairs, improvements and replacements to the Project,
including fixtures and equipment, which are normally capitalized under GAAP. The non -
availability of funds in the Capital Replacement Reserve does not in any manner relieve
or lessen Developer's obligation to undertake any and all necessary capital repairs,
improvements, or replacements and to continue to maintain the Project in the manner
prescribed herein. Not less than once per year, Developer, at its expense, shall submit
to City Manager an accounting for the Capital Replacement Reserve. Capital
improvements and repairs to, and replacements at the Project shall include only those
items with a long useful life, including without limitation the following: carpet and drapery
replacement; appliance replacement; exterior painting, including exterior trim; hot water
heater replacement; plumbing fixtures replacement, including tubs and showers, toilets,
lavatories, sinks, faucets; air conditioning and heating replacement; asphalt repair and
replacement, and seal coating; roofing repair and replacement; landscape tree
replacement; irrigation pipe and controls replacement; sewer line replacement; water
line replacement; gas line replacement; lighting fixture replacement; elevator
replacement and upgrade work; miscellaneous motors and blowers; common area
furniture replacement; and common area repainting. Pursuant to the procedure for
submittal of each Annual Budget for the Project to City Manager by Developer, City
Manager may evaluate the cumulative amount on deposit in the Capital Replacement
Reserve account for the Project and exercise his/her sole, reasonable discretion to
determine if existing balance(s) in, proposed deposits to, shortfalls, if any, and/or a
cumulative unexpended/unencumbered account balance in such Capital Replacement
Reserve account are adequate to provide for necessary capital repairs and improvement
to the Subject Property and the Project (provided that required annual deposits thereto
are not required to exceed $250/per Housing Unit).
8. Operating Budget. Within twelve (12) months after commencement of
construction of the Project, but in no event later than ninety (90) days prior to the
completion of construction of the Project, and not less than annually thereafter on or
before November 1 of each year following the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy
issued by the City's building official for the Project, Developer shall submit to City on not
less than an annual basis an operating budget for the Project ("Operating Budget" or
"Annual Budget"), which budget shall be subject to the written approval of City Manager
or designee, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The City Manager's
discretion in review and approval of each proposed annual Operating Budget shall
include, without limitation, authority to review individual categories, line items, and
accounts, such as the following: extent, type, and amount for social services at or
associated with the Project; existing balance(s) in and proposed deposits to the Capital
Replacement Reserve for the Project to evaluate shortfalls and/or cumulative
unexpended/unencumbered deposits (provided that required annual deposits thereto are
not required to exceed $250/per unit); conformity of any annual increases in the
Partnership Related Fees for the Project with the increases permitted in the definition of
"Residual Receipts"; reasonableness and conformity to prevailing market rates in Fresno
County and rates and fees for goods and services to be provided Developer or any of its
parent, affiliated, or subsidiary entities, etc. for the Project.
Developer shall, or shall cause the Property Manager to, set aside an
"Operating Reserve" for the Project in a separate interest bearing trust account a target
amount equal to three (3) months of (i) Debt Service on the Primary Loan for the
Project and (ii) Operating Expenses for the Project ("Target Amount"), which shall be
funded by Tax Credit equity for the Project. The Project Operating Reserve shall
thereafter be replenished from Tax Credit equity and from Annual Project Revenue for
the Project to maintain the Project Operating Reserve balance at the Target Amount. The
Target Amount shall be retained in the Project Operating Reserve to cover shortfalls
between Annual Project Revenue and actual Operating Expenses for the Project, but
shall in no event be used to pay for capital items or capital costs properly payable from
the Capital Replacement Reserve. Developer shall, not less than once per every twelve
(12) months, submit to the City Manager evidence reasonably satisfactory to City of
compliance herewith.
9. Duty to Prevent Hazardous Material Contamination. During the
development and operation of the Project, Developer shall take all necessary precautions
to prevent the release of any Hazardous Materials into the environment on or under the
Subject Property. Such precautions shall include compliance with all Governmental
Requirements with respect to Hazardous Materials. Developer shall notify City, and
provide to City a copy or copies, of any notices of violation, notices to comply, citations,
inquiries, clean-up or abatement orders, cease and desist orders, reports filed pursuant
to self -reporting requirements and reports filed or applications made pursuant to any
Governmental Requirement relating to Hazardous Materials and underground tanks, and
Developer shall report to City, as soon as possible after each incident, any unusual,
potentially important incidents in the event of a release of any Hazardous Materials into
the environment.
For purposes of this Section, "Governmental Requirements" shall mean all laws,
ordinances, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, orders and decrees of the United States,
the state, the county, the City, or any other political subdivision in which the Subject
Property is located, and of any other political subdivision, agency or instrumentality
exercising jurisdiction over City, Developer or the Subject Property.
For purposes of this Section, "Hazardous Materials" means any substance,
material, or waste which is or becomes regulated by any local governmental authority,
the County, including the Fresno County Health Care Agency, the Regional Water Quality
Control Board, the State of California (including the Department of Toxic Substances
Control), other state, regional or local governmental authority, or the United States
Government, including, but not limited to, any material or substance which is (i) defined
as a "hazardous waste," "extremely hazardous waste," or "restricted hazardous waste"
under Section 25115, 25117 or 25122.7, or listed pursuant to Section 25140 of the
California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5 (Hazardous Waste Control
Law), (ii) defined as a "hazardous substance" under Section 25316 of the California
Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.8 (Carpenter -Presley -Tanner
Hazardous Substance Account Act), (iii) defined as a "hazardous material," "hazardous
substance," or "hazardous waste" under Section 25501 of the California Health and
Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95 (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans
and Inventory), (iv) defined as a "hazardous substance" under Section 25281 of the
California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.7 (Underground Storage of
Hazardous Substances), (v) petroleum, (vi) friable asbestos, (vii) polychlorinated
biphenyls, (viii) designated as "hazardous substances" pursuant to Section 311 of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1317), (ix) defined as a "hazardous waste" pursuant to
Section 1004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §6901, et seq.
(42 U.S.C. §6903) or (x) defined as "hazardous substances" pursuant to Section 101 of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C.
§9601, et seq. Notwithstanding the foregoing, "Hazardous Materials" shall not include
such products in quantities as are customarily used in the construction, maintenance,
rehabilitation, management, operation and residence of residential developments or
associated buildings and grounds, or typically used in residential activities in a manner
typical of other comparable residential developments, or substances commonly ingested
by a significant population living within the Project, including without limitation alcohol,
aspirin, tobacco and saccharine.
10. Compliance With Laws. Developer shall carry out the design, development
and operation of the Project in conformity with all applicable laws, including all applicable
state labor standards, City zoning and development standards, building, plumbing,
mechanical and electrical codes, and all other provisions of the Fresno Municipal Code, and
all applicable disabled and handicapped access requirements, including without limitation
the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq., Government Code
Section 4450, et seq., Government Code Section 11135, et seq., and the Unruh Civil Rights
Act, Civil Code Section 51, et seq.
(a) Non -Discrimination Covenants. Developer covenants by and for itself, its
successors and assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them that there shall be
no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of
any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those
bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of
subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale,
lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the Subject Property, nor
shall the grantee or any person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit
any practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection,
location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees, or
vendees in the Subject Property. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land.
Developer shall refrain from restricting the rental or lease of the Subject Property on any of
the bases listed above. All leases or contracts relating to the Subject Property shall contain
or be subject to substantially the following nondiscrimination or nonsegregation clauses:
a. In deeds. "The grantee herein covenants by and for
himself or herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and
all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no
discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on
account of any basis listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the
Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1,
subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and
Section 12955.2 of the Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease,
transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the premises herein
conveyed, nor shall the grantee or any person claiming under or through him
or her, establish or permit any practice or practices of discrimination or
segregation with reference to the selection, location, number, use or
occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants, sublessees, or vendees in the
premises herein conveyed. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land."
b. In leases: "The lessee herein covenants by and for
himself or herself, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and
all persons claiming under or through him or her, and this lease is made and
accepted upon and subject to the following conditions:
"That there shall be no discrimination against or segregation
of any person or group of persons, on account of any basis
listed in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the
Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections
12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph (1) of
subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the
Government Code, in the leasing, subleasing, transferring,
use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the premises herein
leased nor shall the lessee himself or herself, or any person
claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any
such practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with
reference to the selection, location, number, use, or
occupancy, of tenants, lessees, sublessees, subtenants, or
vendees in the premises herein leased."
C. In contracts: "There shall be no discrimination against or
segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of any basis listed
in subdivision (a) or (d) of Section 12955 of the Government Code, as those
bases are defined in Sections 12926, 12926.1, subdivision (m) and paragraph
(1) of subdivision (p) of Section 12955, and Section 12955.2 of the
Government Code, in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy,
tenure, or enjoyment of the premises which are the subject of this Agreement,
nor shall the grantee or any person claiming under or through him or her,
establish or permit any practice or practices of discrimination or segregation
with reference to the selection, location, number, use or occupancy of tenants,
lessees, subtenants, sublessees, or vendees in the premises herein
conveyed. The foregoing covenants shall run with the land."
The covenants established in this Section 10 shall, without regard to technical
classification and designation, be binding for the benefit and in favor of City and its
successors and assigns, and shall remain in effect in perpetuity.
(b) Monitoring and Recordkeeping. Throughout the Affordability Period,
Developer shall comply with all applicable recordkeeping and monitoring requirements of the
Act and shall annually complete and submit to City a Certification of Continuing Program
Compliance for the Project in a form provided by City. Representatives of City shall be entitled
to enter the Subject Property, upon at least forty-eight (48) hours' notice, to monitor
compliance with this Regulatory Agreement, to inspect the records of the Subject Property,
and to conduct an independent audit or inspection of such records. Developer agrees to
cooperate with Subject Property in making all of its records for the Project and making the
Subject Property and all Housing Units thereon available for inspection or audit. Records shall
be made available for review and inspection and/or audit in Fresno County, California.
Developer agrees to maintain all records relating to the Project in a businesslike manner, and
to maintain such records for the term of this Regulatory Agreement.
(c) Defaults and Remedies. Defaults of this Regulatory Agreement and
remedies therefore shall be governed by the provisions of Section 500, et seq., of the
Affordable Housing Agreement.
(d) Waiver of Terms and Conditions. Any party may, in its sole discretion,
waive in writing any of the terms and conditions of this Regulatory Agreement. Waivers of
any covenant, term, or condition contained herein shall not be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same covenant, term, or condition.
(e) Non -Liability of City and Employees. No member, official, employee or
agent of City shall be personally liable to Developer, or any successor in interest, in the
event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to
Developer or its successors, or on any obligations under the terms of this Regulatory
Agreement.
(f) Time. Time is of the essence in this Regulatory Agreement.
(g) Notices. Any approval, disapproval, demand, document or other notice
(Notice) which either party may desire to give to the other party under this Regulatory
Agreement must be in writing and may be given either by (i) personal service, (ii) delivery
by reputable document delivery service such as Federal Express that provides a receipt
showing date and time of delivery, (iii) facsimile transmission, or (iv) mailing in the United
States mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the
address of the party as set forth below, or at any other address as that party may later
designate by Notice. Service shall be deemed conclusively made at the time of service if
personally served; upon confirmation of receipt if sent by facsimile transmission; the next
business day if sent by overnight courier and receipt is confirmed by the signature of an
agent or employee of the party served; the next business day after deposit in the United
States mail, properly addressed and postage prepaid, return receipt requested, if served by
express mail; and three (3) days after deposit thereof in the United States mail, properly
addressed and postage prepaid, return receipt requested, if served by certified mail.
Developer:
With a Copy to:
City: Georgeanne A. White, City Manager
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
With Copies To:
Such addresses may be changed by Notice to the other party given in the same
manner as provided above.
(h) Successors and Assigns. This Regulatory Agreement shall run with the
land, and all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Regulatory Agreement shall be
binding upon Developer and City and the permitted successors and assigns of Developer
and City. Whenever the term "Developer," or "City" is used in this Regulatory Agreement,
such term shall include any other successors and assigns as herein provided.
(i) No Third Parties Benefited. This Regulatory Agreement is made and
entered into for the sole protection and benefit of City and their successors and assigns and
Developer and its successors and assigns, and no other person or persons shall have any
right of action hereon.
Q) Partial Invalidity. If any provision of this Regulatory Agreement shall be
declared invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the
remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
(k) Governing Law. This Regulatory Agreement and other instruments given
pursuant hereto shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the
State of California. Any references herein to particular statutes or regulations shall be
deemed to refer to successor statutes or regulations, or amendments thereto.
(1) Amendment. This Regulatory Agreement may not be changed orally, but
only by agreement in writing signed by Developer and City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Regulatory
Agreement as of the date and year first set forth below.
DEVELOPER:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
:r
Tracy N. Parvanian Date
Supervising Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST:
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
in
Deputy
Date
CITY:
CITY OF FRESNO,
a municipal corporation
Bv-
Georgeanne A. White
City Manager
EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT NO. 6
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN 426-253-19
All that portion of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16,
Township 13 South, Range 20 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, in the City of Fresno, County
of Fresno, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof, described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the said North half of the Southeast quarter of the
Southeast quarter of Section 16; thence South 88' 57' West, along the South line of the said North
half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of 366.0 feet; thence
North 00' 07' 30" West, parallel with the East line of said Section 16, a distance of 30.00 feet to the
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING this description; thence from said point, South 880 57' West, parallel
with the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section
16, a distance of 107.31 feet to a point 32.00 feet east of the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Tract No.
1145, Del Mar Homesites No. 2, as shown on the map thereof recorded in Book 15, of Plats, at Page
22, Fresno County Records; thence North 000 07' West along a line 32.00 feet east of and parallel with
the East line of said Tract No. 1145, a distance of 200.00 feet; thence North 880 57' East, parallel with
the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a
distance of 418.28 feet; thence South 00' 07' 30" East, along a line 55.00 feet west of and parallel with
the said East line of Section 16, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 880 57' West, parallel with the
said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a
distance of 311.00 feet; thence South 000 07' 30" East, parallel with the said East line of Section 16, a
distance of 100.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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ATTACHMENT NO. 7
NOTICE OF AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN
RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Attention: City Manager
This document is exempt from the payment of
a recording fee pursuant to Government Code
§§ 6103 and 27383.
NOTICE OF AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
This Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property (or Notice of
Affordability Restrictions) is executed and recorded pursuant to Section 33334.3(f)(3)(13)
of the California Health and Safety Code as amended by AB 987, Chapter 690,
Statutes of 2007 (herein, Chapter 690), and affects a portion of that certain real property
generally located at in the City of Fresno, California (City) as legally described in Exhibit
"A" hereto (Subject Property). The City and , a California limited
partnership (Developer),) have previously entered into an Affordable Housing Agreement
dated as of (Affordable Housing Agreement)-
1 . The AHA provides for affordability restrictions and restrictions on the
transfer of the Subject Property, as more particularly set forth in the AHA. A copy of the
AHA is on file with City as a public record and is deemed incorporated herein. Reference
is made to the AHA with regard to the complete text of the provisions of such agreement
and all defined terms therein, which provides for affordability restrictions and restrictions
on the transfer of the Subject Property.
2. The AHA provides for City to convey a leasehold interest in the Subject
Property to Developer and for Developer to (a) construct 82 senior affordable Housing
Units at the Subject Property and (b) rent a specified number of such dwelling units to
households of limited income, paying an affordable rent; such restrictions are set forth at
greater length in a document entitled the City Regulatory Agreement, substantially in the
form of Attachment No. 6 to the Affordable Housing Agreement (Regulatory Agreement),
which has been entered into by and between City and Developer, and which is expected
to be recorded substantially concurrently herewith among the Official Records of Fresno
County, California. The Regulatory Agreement and the AHA are deemed to be
incorporated herein by reference.
3. Section 2 of the Regulatory Agreement provides as follows:
Note: Health and Safety Code Section 33334.3(f)(3)(B) requires this Notice of Affordability Restrictions to be printed in 14 point
type or larger.
a. Number of Housing Units. Developer covenants and agrees to
make available, restrict occupancy to, and rent:
(i) Eight (8) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 30% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(ii) Fifteen (15) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 45% AMI Very
Low -Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(iii) Twenty -Nine (29) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 50% AMI
Very Low -Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(iv) Twenty -One (21) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 60% AMI
Low -Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(v) One (1) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 30% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(vi) Two (2) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 45% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(vii) Four (4) of the two -bedroom Housing Units to 50% AMI Very Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
(viii) One (1) of the one -bedroom Housing Units to 60% AMI Low -
Income Households at an Affordable Rent.
b. Affordable Rent. Affordable Rent shall be charged for all Housing
Units for the applicable Affordability Period. The maximum Affordable Rent chargeable
for the Housing Units shall be annually determined by City (and as charged and
implemented by Developer) in accordance with the following requirements:
(i) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 30%
AMI Very Low -Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
30% of AMI for Fresno County as determined and published by TCAC for a
family of a size appropriate to the Housing Unit.
(ii) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 45%
AMI Very Low Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
45% of AMI for Fresno County as determined and published by TCAC for a
family of a size appropriate to the Housing Unit.
(iii) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 50%
AMI Very Low Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
50% of AMI for Fresno County as determined and published by TCAC for a
family of a size appropriate to the Housing Unit.
(iv) The Affordable Rent for the Housing Units to be rented to 60%
AMI Low Income Households shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of 60% of
AMI for Fresno County as determined and published by TCAC for a family of
a size appropriate to the Housing Unit.
Developer shall, and shall cause its Property Manager to, operate the
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Subject Property and cause occupancy of the Subject Property and all Housing Units
thereon in conformity with these covenants and this Agreement.
For purposes of this Regulatory Agreement, "Affordable Rent" means the
total of monthly payments for (a) use and occupancy of each Housing Unit and land and
facilities associated therewith, (b) any separately charged fees or service charges
assessed by Developer which are required of all tenants, other than security deposits, (c)
a reasonable allowance for an adequate level of service of utilities not included in (a) or
(b) above, including garbage collection, sewer, water, electricity, gas and other heating,
cooking and refrigeration fuels, but not including telephone service, or cable TV or internet
services, and (d) possessory interest, taxes or other fees or charges assessed for use of
the land and facilities associated therewith by a public or private entity other than
Developer. No additional charge shall be assessed against tenant households of the
Housing Units for any social or supportive services provided at the Subject Property
and/or as a part of Developer's compliance with the legal requirements imposed in
connection with any Project Based Section 8 assistance pursuant to Section 4 below.
C. Duration of Affordability Requirements; Affordability Period. the
Subject Property and all the Housing Units thereon shall be subject to the requirements
of this Section 2, et seq. for the full term of not less than fifty- five (55) years from the date
that the Release of Construction Covenants is recorded against the Subject Property in
the Official Records. The duration of these covenants and this requirement shall be known
as the "Affordability Period."
d. Selection of Tenants. Developer shall be responsible for the
selection of tenants for the Housing Units in compliance with all lawful and reasonable
criteria, and shall adopt a tenant selection system which shall be approved by City
Manager in her reasonable discretion, which establishes a chronological waiting list
system for selection of tenants, which shall be set forth in the Marketing Program and the
Property Management Plan, both of which are required to be submitted by Developer and
approved by City pursuant to Sections 408 and 410 of the Affordable Housing Agreement.
Subject to applicable Fair Housing Laws, the City shall be afforded a first right of refusal
in referring eligible tenants to Housing Units, in the following order of priority:
(i) Low Income Households or Very Low Income Households, as
applicable, who have been displaced from their residences due to programs or
projects implemented by the Fresno Planning & Development Department;
(ii) Low Income Households or Very Low Income Households, as
applicable, who have applied for and have received rental vouchers from Fresno
Housing Authority;
(iii) Low Income Households or Very Low Income Households, as
applicable, who are listed on Fresno Housing Authority's waiting list for affordable
housing and who live and/or work in Fresno; and
(iv) Low Income Households or Very Low Income
Households, as applicable, who live and/or work in Fresno.
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Developer shall not refuse to lease to a holder of a certificate of family
participation under 24 CFR part 882 (Rental Certificate Program) or a rental voucher
under 24 CFR part 887 (Rental Voucher Program) or to the holder of a comparable
document evidencing participation in a program pursuant to the HOME Investment
Partnership Act, 42 U.S.C. §12701, et seq. and the implementing regulations located at
24 CFR part 92, as such now exist and as may hereafter be amended, a Section 8
voucher program or other tenant -based assistance program, who is otherwise qualified
to be a tenant in accordance with the approved tenant selection criteria (collectively,
"Voucher Programs.")
e. Household Income Requirements. On or before one hundred twenty
(120) days following the end of Developer's fiscal year, commencing the first year after
issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the Subject Property, and annually
thereafter, Developer shall prepare and submit to City, at Developer's expense, a written
summary of the income, household size, and rent payable by each of the tenants of the
Housing Units at the Subject Property and, upon the written request of City, copies of each
and all leases or rental agreements and the current rules and regulations for the Subject
Property. At City's request, Developer shall also provide to City completed income
computation and certification forms, all in a form reasonably acceptable to City, for each
and all tenants at the Subject Property. Developer shall obtain, or shall cause to be obtained
by the Property Manager, a certification from each household leasing a Housing Unit at the
Subject Property demonstrating that such household is a 30% AMI Very Low Income
Household, 45% AMI Very Low Income Household, 50% AMI Very Low Income Household,
or 60% AMI Low Income Household, as applicable and according to the Area Median
Income annually determined and published by TCAC for Fresno County, and meets the
eligibility and occupancy requirements established for the Housing Unit. Developer shall
verify, or shall cause to be verified by the Property Manager, the income and household
size certification of the tenant household.
f. [Intentionally omitted.]
g. Affordable Rent; Household Income Categories/Definitions.
1130% AMI Very Low Income Households" means those
households earning not greater than thirty percent (30%) of Fresno County
Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually
by regulation of TCAC.
"45% AMI Very Low Income Households" means those
households earning not greater than forty percent (45%) of Fresno County
Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually
by regulation of TCAC.
"50% AMI Very Low Income Households" means those
households earning not greater than fifty percent (50%) of Fresno County
Area Median Income, adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually
by regulation of TCAC.
"60% Low Income Households" means those households earning
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not greater than sixty percent (60%) of Fresno County Area Median Income,
adjusted for household size, which is set forth annually by regulation of TCAC.
"Very Low Income" and/or "Very Low Income Households" shall
mean and include: (i) very low income households as defined in the Tax Credit
Rules, (ii) 30% AMI Very Low Income Households, (iii) 45% AMI Very Low
Income Households, and (iv) 50% AMI Very Low Income Households. Very
Low Income Households include Extremely Low Income Households, as
defined in the Tax Credit Rules.
"Lower Income," "Low Income," and/or "Lower Income
Households" shall mean and include both: (i) lower income households as
defined in the Tax Credit Rules, and (ii) 60% AMI Low Income Households.
Lower Income Households include Very Low Income households and
Extremely Low Income households, as defined in the Tax Credit Rules.
4. Occupancy Limits. The maximum occupancy of the Housing Units in the
Project shall not exceed more than such number of persons as is equal to two persons
per bedroom, plus one. Thus, for the two (2) bedroom Housing Units, the maximum
occupancy shall not exceed five (5) persons. For the three (3) bedroom Housing Units,
the maximum occupancy shall not exceed seven (7) persons. The restrictions contained
in the Regulatory Agreement expire fifty-five (55) years following the date the Release
of Construction Covenants is recorded against the Subject Property in the Official
Records of Fresno County, California. The Regulatory Agreement is being submitted for
recordation contemporaneously with this Notice of Affordability Restrictions.
5. The commonly known address for the Subject Property is 4323 — 4333 N.
Blackstone Ave in the City of Fresno.
6. The Assessor's parcel number for the Subject Property is 426-253-19; such
number are subject to change.
7. The legal description for the Subject Property is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and is incorporated herein by reference.
8. The Regulatory Agreement, which includes the affordability restrictions
referenced above, is expected to be submitted for recordation in the Office of the Fresno
County Recorder contemporaneously with this Notice of Affordability Restrictions.
9. The AHA and the Regulatory Agreement both remain in full force and effect
and are not amended or altered in any manner whatsoever by this Notice of Affordability
Restrictions.
10. Capitalized terms shall have the meaning established under the AHA
(including all Attachments thereto) excepting only to the extent as otherwise expressly
provided under this Notice of Affordability Restrictions.
11. Persons having questions regarding this Notice of Affordability Restrictions,
the AHA or the Attachments thereto (including the Regulatory Agreement) should contact
City at its offices (2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721 or such other address as
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type or larger.
may be designated by City from time to time).
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DEVELOPER:
Note: Health and Safety Code Section 33334.3(f)(3)(B) requires this Notice of Affordability Restrictions to be printed in 14 point
type or larger.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
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Tracy N. Parvanian Date
Supervising Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST:
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
as
Deputy
Date
CITY:
CITY OF FRESNO,
A California municipal corporation
LIM
Georgeanne A. White,
City Manager
Note: Health and Safety Code Section 33334.3(f)(3)(B) requires this Notice of Affordability Restrictions to be printed in 14 point
type or larger.
EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT NO. 7
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN 426-253-19
All that portion of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section
16, Township 13 South, Range 20 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, in the City of
Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof, described
as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the said North half of the Southeast quarter of the
Southeast quarter of Section 16; thence South 88' 57' West, along the South line of the said
North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of 366.0
feet; thence North 000 07' 30" West, parallel with the East line of said Section 16, a distance
of 30.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING this description; thence from said point,
South 880 57' West, parallel with the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter
of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of 107.31 feet to a point 32.00 feet east of
the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Tract No. 1145, Del Mar Homesites No. 2, as shown on the
map thereof recorded in Book 15, of Plats, at Page 22, Fresno County Records; thence North
000 07' West along a line 32.00 feet east of and parallel with the East line of said Tract No.
1145, a distance of 200.00 feet; thence North 88' 57' East, parallel with the said South line of
the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of
418.28 feet; thence South 00' 07' 30" East, along a line 55.00 feet west of and parallel with
the said East line of Section 16, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 880 57' West, parallel
with the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of
Section 16, a distance of 311.00 feet; thence South 000 07' 30" East, parallel with the said
East line of Section 16, a distance of 100.00 feet to the TRUE POIIVT OF BEGINNING.
ATTACHMENT NO. 8
REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF DEFAULT
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Attention: City Manager
This document is exempt from the
payment of a recording fee pursuant to
Government Code Section 6103.
REQUEST FOR NOTICE UNDER CIVIL CODE SECTION 2924B
In accordance with California Civil Code Section 2924b request is hereby made
that a copy of any Notice of Default and a copy of any Notice of Sale under the Deeds
of Trusts recorded as Instrument Nos. and - on
202 in the Official Records of Fresno County, California, and
describing land therein as set forth in the legal description Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein, executed by a California limited
partnership, as Trustor/Borrower in which a
is/are named as Beneficiary (ies), an
is named as Trustee, be mailed to: City of Fresno, a municipal
corporation, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721, Attention: City Manager.
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NOTICE: A COPY OF ANY NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND OF ANY NOTICE OF SALE
WILL BE SENT ONLY TO THE ADDRESS CONTAINED IN THIS
RECORDED REQUEST. IF ADDRESS CHANGES, A NEW REQUEST
MUST BE RECORDED.
DEVELOPER:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
:
Tracy N. Parvanian Date
Supervising Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST:
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
Date
Deputy
CITY:
CITY OF FRESNO,
A California municipal corporation
Georgeanne A. White,
City Manager
EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT NO. 8
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
APN 426-253-19
All that portion of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section
16, Township 13 South, Range 20 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, in the City of
Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof, described
as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the said North half of the Southeast quarter of the
Southeast quarter of Section 16; thence South 88' 57' West, along the South line of the said
North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of 366.0
feet; thence North 00' 07' 30" West, parallel with the East line of said Section 16, a distance
of 30.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING this description; thence from said point,
South 880 57' West, parallel with the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter
of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of 107.31 feet to a point 32.00 feet east of
the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Tract No. 1145, Del Mar Homesites No. 2, as shown on the
map thereof recorded in Book 15, of Plats, at Page 22, Fresno County Records; thence North
00' 07' West along a line 32.00 feet east of and parallel with the East line of said Tract No.
1145, a distance of 200.00 feet; thence North 880 57' East, parallel with the said South line of
the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of
418.28 feet; thence South 000 07' 30" East, along a line 55.00 feet west of and parallel with
the said East line of Section 16, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 880 57' West, parallel
with the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of
Section 16, a distance of 311.00 feet; thence South 000 07' 30" East, parallel with the said
East line of Section 16, a distance of 100.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ATTACHMENT NO. 9
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL
TO:
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Attention: City Manager
This document is exempt from the payment of a
recording fee pursuant to Government Code §§
6103 and 27383.
MEMORANDUM OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
This MEMORANDUM OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
(Memorandum) is hereby entered into as of , 20_ by and between the CITY OF
FRESNO, a municipal corporation (City), and (Developer).
RECITALS
A. City and Developer have entered into that certain "Affordable Housing
Agreement," dated as of ; in implementation of the Affordable
Housing Agreement, City and Developer entered into that certain Ground Lease each
dated as of (together, the "AHA"). Pursuant to the AHA, City agreed to
convey a ground leasehold interest in that certain parcel of real property, which is legally
described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (Subject
Property). Developer has agreed to lease the Subject Property from City therefor and to
construct, develop and operate an affordable senior rental project thereon. Copies of the
Affordable Housing Agreement are available for public inspection at City's office at 2600
Fresno Street, Suite , Fresno, California. The Affordability Period (defined in the
AHA) for the Project commences the date the Memorandum of Ground Lease for the
Project is recorded in the Official Records of Fresno County, California, and expires on
the fifty-fifth (55th) anniversary of the recordation of the Certificate of Completion for the
Project against the Subject Property according to Section 305 of the Affordable Housing
Agreement.
B. The AHA provides that a short form memorandum of the AHA shall be
executed and recorded in the Official Records of Fresno County, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto certify as follows:
Pursuant to the AHA, the parties have certain rights and obligations relating to the
development and operation of an affordable senior rental project on the Subject Property
by Developer in the AHA for a term of over 55-years. This Memorandum is not a complete
summary of the AHA and shall not be used to interpret the provisions of the AHA.
CITY:
CITY OF FRESNO, a municipal corporation
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
Georgeanne A. White
City Manager
Tracy N. Parvanian Date
Supervising Deputy City Attorney
ATTEST:
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
0
Deputy
Date
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DEVELOPER:
EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT NO.9
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
That real property located in the State of California, County of Fresno, City of Fresno, and
described as follows:
APN 426-253-19
All that portion of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16,
Township 13 South, Range 20 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, in the City of Fresno, County
of Fresno, State of California, according to the Official Plat thereof, described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the said North half of the Southeast quarter of the
Southeast quarter of Section 16; thence South 880 57' West, along the South line of the said North
half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a distance of 366.0 feet; thence
North 000 07' 30" West, parallel with the East line of said Section 16, a distance of 30.00 feet to the
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING this description; thence from said point, South 880 57' West, parallel
with the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section
16, a distance of 107.31 feet to a point 32.00 feet east of the Southeast corner of Lot 1 of Tract No.
1145, Del Mar Homesites No. 2, as shown on the map thereof recorded in Book 15, of Plats, at Page
22, Fresno County Records; thence North 000 07' West along a line 32.00 feet east of and parallel with
the East line of said Tract No. 1145, a distance of 200.00 feet; thence North 880 57' East, parallel with
the said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a
distance of 418.28 feet; thence South 000 07' 30" East, along a line 55.00 feet west of and parallel with
the said East line of Section 16, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 880 57' West, parallel with the
said South line of the North half of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 16, a
distance of 311.00 feet; thence South 000 07' 30" East, parallel with the said East line of Section 16, a
distance of 100.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ATTACHMENT NO. 10
Federal Requirements
False Information
Bidder is advised that providing false, fictitious or misleading information with respect to CDBG
funds may result in criminal, civil or administrative prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, 18
U.S.C. § 1343, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 or another applicable statute. Bidder shall
promptly refer to City and HUD's Office of the Inspector General any credible evidence that a
principal, employee, agent, subcontractor, or other person has submitted a false claim under
the False Claims Act or has committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud,
conflict of interest, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving CDBG funds. Bidder shall
ensure that contractual language in third party contracts enforces these provisions.
Access to Project Site and Records
Bidder will provide access to the City, HUD, the Comptroller General of the United States, or
any of their duly authorized representatives to any books, documents, papers, and records of
the contractor which are directly pertinent to that specific contract for the purpose of making
audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. Contractor will retain all required records for
three years after final payments are made and all other pending matters are closed.
Bidder will provide suitable access to the project site at all reasonable times during
construction to the City, HUD, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their
duly authorized representatives. Contractor shall also meet all reporting requirements to allow
City to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Public
Law 109-282).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bidder shall abide by all Executive Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity" (30 FR
12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order
11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," and
implementing regulations at 41 CFR part 60, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor. All contracts and
subcontracts entered into will contain the following equal opportunity clause:
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The
contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that
employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be
limited to the following:
Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff
or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to
employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions
of this nondiscrimination clause.
(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on
behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin.
(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee
or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such
employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or
applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such
disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation,
proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is
consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
(4) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he
has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be
provided advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the contractor's
commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places
available to employees and applicants for employment.
(5) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24,
1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246
of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or
pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the
administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain
compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
(7) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this
contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled,
terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for
further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with
procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other
sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise
provided by law.
(8) The contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph
(1) and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8) in every subcontract or purchase order
unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to
section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be
binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect
to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of
enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance.
Reporting Requirements
Bidder and any proposed subcontractor shall comply with the filing requirements of 41 CFR
§60-1.7 by filing Standard Form 100 (EEO-1) only if (1) the bidder has 50 or more employees;
and (2) the contract value will be greater than $50,000.
Bidder and any proposed subcontractor shall complete the Affirmative Action Program
Certification of Compliance only if (1) the bidder has 50 or more employees; (2) the work is
for non -construction supply or service; and (2) the contract value will be greater than $50,000.
Elimination of Segregated Facilities
Bidder shall ensure that facilities provided for employees are provided in such a manner that
segregation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin cannot result. The contractor may neither require such segregated use by
written or oral policies nor tolerate such use by employee custom. The contractor's obligation
extends further to ensuring that its employees are not assigned to perform their services at
any location, under the contractor's control, where the facilities are segregated. This obligation
extends to all contracts containing the equal opportunity clause regardless of the amount of
the contract. The term "facilities," as used in this section, means waiting rooms, work areas,
restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, restrooms, wash rooms, locker rooms, and
other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment
areas, transportation, and housing provided for employees; Provided, That separate or single -
user restrooms and necessary dressing or sleeping areas shall be provided to assure privacy
between the sexes.
Suspension and Debarment
By submitting a bid/proposal under this solicitation, the Bidder certifies that neither it nor any
person or firm who has an interest in the Bidder's firm is a person or firm ineligible to be
awarded Government contracts, contracts or participate in programs pursuant to 2 CFR Part
180.
The Bidder agrees that no part of this work shall be subcontracted to any person or parties
listed on the government -wide Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award
Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement
Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR Part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR Part 1989
Comp., p. 235). In addition, bidders shall ensure that contractual language in third party
contracts enforce this provision.
Subcontracting
The Bidder shall take the following steps to ensure that, whenever possible, subcontracts are
awarded to small business firms, minority firms, women's business enterprises, and labor
surplus area firms described in Executive Orders 11625, 12432 and 12138, and 2 CFR part
200:
1. Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises
on solicitation lists;
2. Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are
solicited whenever they are potential sources;
3. Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or
quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority business, and
women's business enterprises;
4. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage
participation by small and minority business, and women's business enterprises; and
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TCAC Standstill Agreement
5. Using the services and assistance of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the
Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and
State and local governmental small business agencies.
Definitions:
Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) means an entity owned or controlled by a socially
and economically disadvantaged individual as described by Public Law 102-389 (42 U.S.C.
4370d) or an entity owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged
individual as described by Title X of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 7601
note); a Small Business Enterprise (SBE); a Small Business in a Rural Area (SBRA); or a
Labor Surplus Area Firm (LSAF), a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone Small
Business Concern, or a concern under a successor program.
Labor surplus area firm (LSAF) means a concern that together with its first -tier subcontractors
will perform substantially in labor surplus areas (as identified by the Department of Labor in
accordance with 20 CFR part 654). Performance is substantially in labor surplus areas if the
costs incurred under the contract on account of manufacturing, production or performance of
appropriate services in labor surplus areas exceed 50 percent of the contract price.
Minority business enterprise (MBE) means a business enterprise that is at least 51 percent
owned by a minority group or groups including: a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
other than a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), a Labor Surplus Area Firm (LSAF), a Small
Business in Rural Areas (SBRA), or a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE).
Small business, small business concern or small business enterprise (SBE) means a concern,
including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of
operation in which it is bidding, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size
standards in 13 CFR part 121.
Women's business enterprise (WBE) means a business concern which is at least 51 % owned
or controlled by women. Determination of ownership by a married woman in a community
property jurisdiction will not be affected by her husband's 50 percent interest in her share.
Similarly, a business concern which is more than 50 percent owned by a married man will not
become a qualified WBE by virtue of his wife's 50 percent interest in his share.
PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS
Bidder must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include
procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
at 40 CFR part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable,
consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of
the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal
year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that
maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement
program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Bidder will comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which
are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy
Policy and Conservation (42 U.S.C. 6201).
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TCAC Standstill Agreement
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
(Lender)
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
(attorney)
SPACE ABOVE LINE FOR
RECORDER'S USE
STAND STILL AGREEMENT
(CA -
THIS STANDSTILL AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made as of the day of
20 by and among ("Borrower"), ("Lender"), and the CALIFORNIA
TAX CREDIT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE, a public body ("TCAC").
RECITALS:
A. Borrower is the Owner of that certain real property located in the County of ,
State of California, as more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Pro
B. Borrower is refinancing a multi -family housing development on the Property; the
Property and the improvements constructed on it are referred to in this Agreement as the "Project".
C. ("Original Owner"), Borrower's predecessor in interest as the owner of the
Project, received from TCAC, as the state housing credit agency for the State of California, a
reservation of low-income housing tax credits ("Original Tax Credits") for the Project.
D. Original Owner and TCAC entered into that certain Regulatory Agreement dated as
of , which sets forth certain use restrictions affecting the Project (the "Re Igu atory
Agreement"), which Regulatory Agreement was recorded in the County Recorder's Office
("Official Records") on , as Instrument Number , as required by Section 42 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder
(collectively, "Section 42"). Borrower has assumed Original Owner's obligations under the
Regulatory Agreement pursuant to that certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated
, 20 , and recorded in the Official Records concurrently herewith.
E. Lender has made a loan to Borrower [enter financing information required by lender].
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i. [enter financing information required by lender]
F. Section of the Regulatory Agreement, which addresses the remedies of TCAC,
does not comply with the (entity) Requirements.
G. As a condition to making the Loan, Lender requires that TCAC not exercise remedies
under the Regulatory Agreement for a 60 day period following notice to the Lender. Lender will
not make the Loan unless TCAC and Borrower agree to this Agreement.
H. Borrower and TCAC hereby agree to the stand still provisions set forth in this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits accruing to the parties hereto
and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties agree as follows
1. Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are hereby incorporated into this Agreement as
agreements among the parties.
2. Stand Still/Cure Period. TCAC shall not exercise any remedies under Section
of the Regulatory Agreement until the expiration of a 60 day period (the "Stand Still Period")
following Lender's receipt from TCAC of notice of a default under the Regulatory Agreement.
Lender shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure a default under the Regulatory
Agreement during the Stand Still Period.
3. Notice.
(a) Process of Serving Notice.
All notices under this Agreement shall be:
(1) in writing and shall be:
(A) delivered, in person;
(B) mailed, postage prepaid, either by registered or certified delivery,
return receipt requested;
(C) sent by overnight courier, or
(D) sent by electronic mail with originals to follow by overnight courier;
(2) addressed to the intended recipient at the address(es) below the signature
block, as applicable; and
(3) deemed given on the earlier to occur of:
(A) the date when the notice is received by the addressee; or
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(B) if the recipient refuses or rejects delivery, the date on which the
notice is so refused or rejected, as conclusively established by the records of the
United States Postal Service or any express courier service.
(b) Change of Address.
Any party to this Agreement may change the address to which notices intended for it are to
be directed by means of notice given to the other parties identified in this Agreement.
(c) Receipt of Notices.
Lender, TCAC or Borrower shall not refuse or reject delivery of any notice given in
accordance with this Agreement. Each party is required to acknowledge, in writing, the receipt of
any notice upon request by the other party.
(d) Addresses for Notices
If to Borrower:
If to Lender:
To TCAC: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
915 Capitol Mall, Room 485
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn. Executive Director
4. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire understanding and
agreement between the parties hereto and shall supersede and cancel any prior agreements with
regard to this subject matter.
5. BindingPro. The covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement shall
be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the respective parties
to this Agreement.
6. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California.
7. Amendment. This Agreement may not be modified orally or in any manner other
than by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto or their respective successors in
interest.
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8. Further Instruments. Each of the parties hereto will, whenever and as often as they
shall be requested to do so by the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver, or cause to be executed,
acknowledged or delivered, any and all such further instruments and documents as may be
reasonably necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement, and to do any and all
further acts reasonably necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.
9. Legal Action. In the event any legal action is commenced by any party hereto
concerning this Agreement or the rights and duties of any party hereto, whether such action be an
action for damages, or for equitable or declaratory relief, the prevailing party in such litigation
shall be entitled to, in addition to all other relief as may be granted by the court, reasonable sums
as and for attorneys' fees in an amount to be set by the court.
10. Valid Authorization. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party
hereto represents and warrants that such person is duly and validly authorized to do so on behalf
of such party with full right and authority to execute this Agreement and to bind such party with
respect to all of its obligations hereunder.
11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts each of which shall
be deemed an original and all of which when taken together constitute one and the same
instrument, binding on all of the parties. The signature of any party to any counterpart shall be
deemed a signature to, and may be appended to, any other counterpart.
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