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September 26, 2012
MINUTES
SPECIAL SESSION
JOINT MEETING AGENDA OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
CITY COUNCIL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE A)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE B)
THE COLONY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
The Joint/Special Session was called to order at 7:03 p.m. on the 26th day of September
2012, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call:
1.0 CALL TO ORDER:
City Council (7:03)
Joe McCourry Mayor Present
Kirk Mikulec Councilmember Absent
Richard Boyer Councilmember Present (7:27)
Jeff Connelly Councilmember Present
David Terre Councilmember Present
Perry Schrag Cotulcilmember Present
Joel Marks Mayor Pro-Tem Present
Economic Development Corporation (Type A Board) (7:04 p.m.)
Tom Tvardzik President Present
David Smith Member Present
David Peerson Member Absent
Ferri Omonije Member Present (7:05)
Kevin Braby Member Present
Community Development Corporation (Type B Board) (7:05 p.m.)
TeRon Lawrence President Absent
Steve Sohn Vice-President Present
Don Becket Member Present
Lisa Leary Member Present
Kathy Braby Member Present
Susana Perez Member Present
(vacant position)
Local Development Corporation 7:06 p.m
Joe McCourry President Present
Troy Powell Member Present
Kirk Mikulec Member Absent
Richard Boyer Member Present (7:27)
Jeff Connelly Member Present
September 26, 2012
David Terre Member Present
Perry Schrag Member Present
Joel Marks Member Present
Tod Maurina Member Present
Discussion of Nebraska Furniture Project Timeline- Tod Maurina gave a brief
overview of the possible meeting schedule for the Public Improvement District public
hearings and public notices, etc. All matters should be completed by November. He
added that in the future the city will try to hold meetings for the EDC and CDC on their
regular meeting days.
2.0 REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE A)
AGENDA ITEMS
2.1 Discuss and consider real estate appraisal performed on the approximately 433 acre
tract or tracts of land generally located along the south side of and adjacent to the
Sam Rayburn Tollway (State Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano
Parkway, and west of Spring Creek Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture
Mart Texas project.
City attorney Jeff Moore explained that the boards have four items to consider. First is
the preliminary draft appraisal that was received today. The total appraisal amount is
$63M. He said that HB 782 for cities and Type B corporations says that before property
is purchased with Type B proceeds an independent appraisal must be performed
(approved by the boards May 2012). A copy of the appraisal document was provided.
Motion to approve the real estate appraisal by Crosson Dannis, Inc., on the approxirrrately
433 acre tract or tracts of land as presented- Srnith; second by Braby; motion passed
with all ayes.
2.2 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving a real estate contract
of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary
documents to acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, an undivided interest in an approximately 82 acre tract of land generally
located along the south side of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (State
Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring Creek
Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project.
Jeff Moore advised that this resolution authorizes the execution of all real estate and
closing documents (closing statement not received yet) to acquire the 82 acre tract of
land. He reviewed that the bond validation suit judgment received in January stipulated
that the property would be conveyed from 121 Acquisition to the Economic Development
Corporation, Community Development Corporation, and the Local Development
Corporation. This would remain in place until the construction of Nebraska Furniture
Mart is completed, then the ownership would revert back to 121 Acquisition. Also, if
bonds don't get issued then the property could revert back then as well (tear up
September 26, 2012
provision). Jeff further explained that the separation of the 82 acres from the total (433
acres) is because of the permissible projects for Type A and Type B (by percentage) for
each section. Jeff then reviewed the legal descriptions that had been revised since the
packet was printed. To be exact on the acreage the city owned property and the McKamy
cattle trail had been removed from the acreage leaving exactly 79.613 acres. All
documents will be amended to reflect that acreage change. Contract includes a tear up
provision that states that if bonds are not issued by December 31, 2012 the borrowers
could elect not to pay the interest payments and deed the property back to 121
Acquisition.
Motion to approve the resolution, and authorize the president to execute the real estate
contract of sale, proinissmy note, special wmrranty deed, deed of trust, and all
necessary documents to acquire fi°ont 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, an undivided
interest in the approximately 82 acre tract of land, with the insertion of the updated
legal description of the property, and updated title exceptions, as presented- Smith;
second by Braby; motion passed with all ayes.
2.3 Discuss and consider a petition received from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a
Texas limited liability company, concerning the creation of a public improvement
district for approximately 439.12 acres of land generally located along the south side
of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (State Highway 121), north of and
adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring Creek Parkway, concerning the
Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project, and authorize the execution of waivers for
of the 15-day notice for the public hearing on the creation of the public
improvement district to be held on October 8, 2012, and waiver of the 20-day
protest period after the public improvement district is created.
Jeff Moore discussed the PID structure and process, and the public hearing process. The
Tax Increment Finance District has been created but the PID is the back up if necessary
to pay the bond payments in the event that the sales and property taxes do not generate
enough to make said bond payments. All property owners were notified, however, this
item authorizes a waiver of the 15 day notice for the public hearing on the PID. The
public hearing will be held on October 8, 2012. Jeff reviewed future items that will be
presented for board approval. It was noted that the city council will oversee the PID and
that the assessment can change from year to year. Misty Ventura, attorney for the
developer, further explained how a PID works, and stated that it is anticipated that the
PID will stay in place in the future since it will be attached to a geographic area and not
an entity. Lastly, with the waiver of the 20 day protest period (required before public
improvements can start), construction can commence.
Motion to approve the petition for the creation of the public improvement district from 121
Acquisition Company, LLC, on the approximately 439.12 acres on land as presented,
and authorize the execution of waivers fir the 15-day notice of the October 8, 2012
public hearing, and for the 20-day protest period following the creation of the public
improvement district- Onionije; second by Smith; motion passed with all ayes.
September 26, 2012
2.4 Adjourn Economic Development Corporation- 7:38 p.m.
3.0 REGULAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE B)
AGENDA ITEMS
3.1 Discuss and consider real estate appraisal performed on the approximately 433 acre
tract or tracts of land generally located along the south side of and adjacent to the
Sam Rayburn Tollway (State Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano
Parkway, and west of Spring Creek Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture
Mart Texas project.
Motion to approve the real estate appraisal by Crosson Dannis, Inc., oft the approximately
433 acre tract or tracts of land as presented- Leary; second by Beckel; motion passed with all
ayes.
3.2 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving a real estate contract
of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary
documents to acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, an undivided interest in an approximately 82 acre tract of land generally
located along the south side of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (State
Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring Creek
Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project.
Jeff Moore reiterated the tear up provision included in the real estate contract [December
31, 2012.] (See EDC above.) Purchase price is $11,561,787.57 [President Lawrence
absent.]
Motion to approve the resolution, and authorize the president or vice president to execute the
real estate contract of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and
all necessary documents to acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, an undivided
interest in the approximately 82 acre tract of land, with the insertion of the updated
legal description of the property, and updated title exceptions, as presented-Beckel;
second by Perez; motion passed with all ayes.
3.3 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving a real estate contract
of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary
documents to acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, an undivided interest in an approximately 351 acre tract of land generally
located along the south side of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (State
Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring Creek
Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project.
Jeff Moore stated that Type A is not involved with the purchase of this portion of the
property. These documents are similar to the previous (82 acres) documents except for it
being for 351 acres. Purchase price is $51,018,368.18. If bonds are not issued by March
31, 2013 the property can be conveyed back to 121 Acquisition.
September 26, 2012
Motion to approve and authorize the president or vice president to execute the real estate
contract of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all
necessary documents to acquire front 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, an undivided
interest in the approximately 351 acre tract of land, with the insertion of the updated
legal description of the property, and updated title exceptions, as presented- Braby;
second by Perez; motion passed with all ayes.
3.4 Discuss and consider a petition received from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a
Texas limited liability company, concerning the creation of a public improvement
district for approximately 439.12 acres of land generally located along the south side
of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (State Highway 121), north of and
adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring Creek Parkway, concerning the
Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project, and authorize the execution of waivers for
of the 15-day notice for the public hearing on the creation of the public
improvement district to be held on October 8, 2012, and waiver of the 20-day
protest period after the public improvement district is created.
(Same item as EDC 2.3 above.)
Member Don Beckel questioned the fact that "trails" were not specifically listed in
Section IA as other uses are. City Attorney Jeff Moore stated that Tax Code Chapter 311
and Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code includes this language and though
it doesn't use the word "trail", it does include "parks" and can be funded. It was clearly
stated by Misty Ventura that a trail system/parks will be included.
Motion to approve the petition for the creation of the public improvement district from 121
Acquisition Company, LLC, on the approximately 439.12 acres on land as presented,
and authorize the execution of waivers for the 15-day notice of the October 8, 2012
public hearing, and for the 20-day protest period following the creation of the public
improvement district- Perez; second by Beckel; motion passed with all ayes.
3.5 Adjourn Community Development Corporation 7056 p.m.
4.0 REGULAR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEMS
4.1 Discuss and consider real estate appraisal performed on the approximately 433 acre
tract or tracts of land generally located along the south side of and adjacent to the
Sam Rayburn Tollway (State Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano
Parkway, and west of Spring Creek Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture
Mart Texas project.
Motion to approve the real estate appraisal by Crosson Dannis, Inc., on the approximately
433 acre tract or tracts of land as presented - Connelly; second by Powell; motion passed with
all ayes.
September 26, 2012
4.2 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving a real estate contract
of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary
documents to acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, an undivided interest in an approximately 82 acre tract of land generally
located along the south side of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (State
Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring Creek
Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project.
Member Perry Schrag asked whether there are any delinquent taxes on the property.
Misty Ventura, attorney representing the developer, advised that any that were due
previously were settled with the original closing in November of 2011.
Any due at present will be settled at the upcoming closing and are the responsibility of
the seller.
Motion to approve the resolution, and authorize the president to execute the real estate
contract of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all
necessary documents to acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, an undivided
interest in the approximately 82 acre tract of land, with the insertion of the updated
legal description of the property, and updated title exceptions, as presented- Connelly;
second by Boyer; motion passed with all ayes.
4.3 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving a real estate contract
of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary
documents to acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, an undivided interest in an approximately 351 acre tract of land generally
located along the south side of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (State
Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring Creek
Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project.
Motion to approve and authorize the president to execute the real estate contract of sale,
promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary documents to
acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, an undivided interest in the
approximately 351 acre tract of land, with the insertion of the updated legal description
of the property, and updated title exceptions, as presented- Terre; second by Powell;
motion passed with all ayes.
4.4 Discuss and consider a petition received from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a
Texas limited liability company, concerning the creation of a public improvement
district for approximately 439.12 acres of land generally located along the south side
of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway (State Highway 121), north of and
adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring Creek Parkway, concerning the
Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project, and authorize the execution of waivers for
of the 15-day notice for the public hearing on the creation of the public
improvement district to be held on October 8, 2012, and waiver of the 20-day
protest period after the public improvement district is created.
September 26, 2012
Motion to approve the petition for the creation of the public improvement district from 121
Acquisition Company, LLC, on the approximately 439.12 acres on land as presented,
and authorize the execution of waivers for the I5-day notice of the October 8, 2012
public hearing, and for the 20-day protest period following the creation of the public
improvement district- Connelly; second by Powell
Member Joel Marks confirmed with the city attorney that any assessments will be
contained within the geographical area of the NFM development, and will not be
applicable to any other properties outside that area. President Joe McCourry confirmed
that any new businesses moving into the development in the future will be subject to the
assessment.
Motion passed with all ayes.
4.5 Adjourn Local Development Corporation- 8:10 p.m.
5.0 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
5.1 Discuss and consider real estate appraisal performed on the approximately 433 acre
tract or tracts of land generally located along the south side of and adjacent to the
Sam Rayburn Tollway (State Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano
Parkway, and west of Spring Creek Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture
Mart Texas project.
Motion to approve the real estate appraisal by Crosson Dannis, Inc., on the approximately
433 acre tract or tracts of land as presented- Schrag; second by Marks; motion passed
with all ayes.
5.2 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving a real estate contract
of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary
documents by and between The Colony Local Development Corporation, The
Colony Economic Development Corporation, The Colony Community Development
Corporation, and 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, to acquire an undivided interest in an approximately 82 acre tract of land
generally located along the south side of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn Tollway
(State Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of Spring
Creek Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project,
Motion to approve resolution authorizing The Colony Economic Development Corporation,
The Colony Community Development Corporation, and The Colony Local
Development Corporation to execute the real estate contract of sale, promissory note,
special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary documents to acquire from 121
Acquisition Company, LLC, an undivided interest in the approximately 82 acre tract of
land, with the insertion of the updated legal description of the property, and updated
title exceptions, as presented- Terre; second by Marks; motion passed with all ayes.
September 26, 2012
5.3 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing and approving a real estate contract
of sale, promissory note, special warranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary
documents by and between The Colony Local Development Corporation, The
Colony Economic Development Corporation, The Colony Community Development
Corporation, and 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, a Texas limited liability
company, to acquire an undivided interest in an approximately 351 acre tract of
land generally located along the south side of and adjacent to the Sam Rayburn
Tollway (State Highway 121), north of and adjacent to Plano Parkway, and west of
Spring Creek Parkway, concerning the Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas project.
Motion to approve resolution authorizing The Colony Community Development Corporation,
and The Colony Local Development Corporation to execute the real estate contract of
sale, promissory note, special ;varranty deed, deed of trust, and all necessary
documents to acquire from 121 Acquisition Company, LLC, an undivided interest in
the approximately 351 acre tract of land, with the insertion of the updated legal
description of the property, and updated title exceptions, as presented- Connelly;
second by Marks; motion passed with all ayes.
5.4 Adjourn City Council
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 8:15p.m.
APPROVED:
Jo cCour Mayor
ty of The Colony
ATTEST:
C iristie Wilson, TRMC F3 t'
City Secretary
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