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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-11-3430)-12/09/2011RESOLUTION R-11-3430 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL AWARDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE LOAN TO BARRY TATE, EFFAM HALL, LLC AND ANY ASSOCIATED OR SUBSEQUENT LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville City Council unanimously adopted Economic Development Incentive Guidelines and Criteria through Resolution R-11- 3387 on August 2, 2011; and WHEREAS, the City's Economic Development Incentive Guidelines and Criteria include a program for "forgivable loans" that the City of Colleyville will consider providing to destination restaurants or retailers that have a strong enough appeal to draw diners or customers from beyond our community; and WHEREAS, Dallas County restaurateur Barry Tate and daughter Charlotte Tate have made application through Effam Hall LLC for such a loan of $200,000 for improvements to and expansion of the structure at 5150 Colleyville Boulevard with projected construction expenses of $230,000 to 260,000; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tate has communicated his preference that the requested loan amount be repaid to the City, rather than forgivable, and is, therefore, willing to execute an agreement with the City for a performance-based loan; and WHEREAS, City staff and the City Council have thoroughly reviewed the applicants' application, combined financial statements, business plan, operating agreement, balance sheet and plans for new restaurant development in : ~ two other communities; and WHEREAS, all statutory and constitutional requirements for the passage of this ~ Resolution have been adhered to, including but not limited to the Open '', Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the passage of this Resolution is in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. THAT the Colleyville City Council hereby awards a performance loan of $200,000 to Effam Hall LLC, for farade, interior and signage Resolution R-11-3430 Page 2 of 2 improvements to and expansion of 5150 Colleyville Boulevard, to be funded out of the City's Strategic Initiatives Fund. Sec. 2. THAT City staff shall subsequently negotiate and City Manager execute an agreement for the disposition of said loan. Sec.3. THAT no loan monies shall be expended until such time that all improvements are completed and inspected by City staff. Sec.4. THAT the executed agreement between the City, Effam Hall LLC, associated, and any subsequent Limited Liability Corporations, will include provisions for repayment of the loan over a five year period, in annual increments of 20% or $40,000, beginning one year after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, with interest charged and the interest rate being the average of the City's investment interest rate for the prior four quarters, should The Londoner not reach projected gross taxable sales targets agreed to with the City at the end of each year; moreover, the agreement shall include a provision that the entire loan amount shall be recaptured and reimbursed within 30 days, should The Londoner ever suspend operations at 5150 Colleyville Boulevard within five (5) years following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. APPROVED BY A VOTE OF AYES, l, NAYS AND ~ ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE DAY OF 2011. /^~ _ CITY OF COLLEYVILLE ~'ynthia Singleton, City Secretary `~~ ___ David Kelly Mayor