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06-18-2014 Community Redevelopment Authority Regular Meeting Packet Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Packet Board Members: Michelle Fitzke Tom Gdowski Barry Sandstrom Sue Pirnie Glen Murray 4:00 PM Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 1 / 63 Call to Order Roll Call A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given. B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION This is an opportunity for the Director to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to the commission. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 2 / 63 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Item A1 Agenda Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 3 / 63 AGENDA Wednesday, June 18, 2014 4:00 p.m. Grand Island City Hall Open Meetings Notifications 1.Call to Order.Barry Sandstrom This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska. The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them. 2.Approval of Minutes of May 14, 2014 Meeting. 3.Approval of Financial Reports. 4.Approval of Bills. 5.Review of Committed Projects and CRA Properties. 6.Consideration of Redevelopment Contract for Tower 217, for Anson Development. 7.Discussion concerning Purchase/Sale of Real Estate of property. 8.Approve Resolution or Resolutions to Purchase/Sell Real Estate. 9.Directors Report 10.Adjournment Next Meeting July 9, 2014 The CRA may go into closed session for any agenda item as allowed by state law. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 4 / 63 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Item B1 Meeting Minutes Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 5 / 63 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OF May 14, 2014 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted on May 14, 2014 at City Hall 100 E First Street. Notice of the meeting was given in the May 7, 2014 Grand Island Independent. 1.CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Barry Sandstrom called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The following members were present: Michelle Fitzke, Tom Gdowski and Glen Murray. Also present were; Director, Chad Nabity; Secretary, Rose Rhoads; Council Liaison, Vaughn Minton; Legal Counsel, Duane Burns; Senior Accountant, Billy Clingman; Cheyen Ngo and Ron Depue. Sandstrom stated this was a public meeting subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Nebraska. He noted that the requirements for an open meeting were posted on the wall easily accessible to anyone who would like to read through them. 2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES. A motion for approval of Minutes for the April 16, 2014 meeting was made by Fitzke and seconded by Murray. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 3.APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. Clingman reviewed the financial reports for the period of April 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014. Motion was made by Murray and seconded by Fitzke to approve the financial reports. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. 4.APPROVAL OF BILLS. The bills were reviewed by Nabity. Motion made by Murray and seconded by Fitzke to approve the bills in the amount of $129,739.82. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried unanimously to approve the payment of bills totaling $129,739.82. 5.REVIEW OF COMMITTED PROJECTS & CRA PROPERTY. Nabity reviewed the Committed Projects. 6.DISCUSS, REVIEW AND APPROVAL. A request by Chuyen Ngo, manager of Stratford Plaza, LLC to sell the Howard Johnson Hotel property located at 3333 Ramada Road to Southeast Crossings, LLC owned by Ray O’Connor. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 6 / 63 The CRA provided $524,500 in tax increment financing to upgrade the restaurant, lounge and kitchen space at Howard Johnson Riverside Inn. With the approved sale of Howard Johnson the TIF benefit will remain with Ngo. The new owner is planning on investing up to $5 million into the renovation of the building. This should boost its value and will help repay the tax-increment financing for the property. A motion was made by Gdowski to approve the request by Ngo acknowledging the sale from Stratford Plaza, LLC to Southeast Crossings, LLC, pursuant to the existing TIF agreement and seconded by Murray. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried. 7. CONTRACT AWARD FOR BLIGHT STUDY. The CRA review committee reviewed the proposals for the Blight Study area. The contract was awarded to Marvin Consultants to do a blighted and substandard study of the Grand Island Veterans Home property, as well as a relatively small area south of the veteran’s home and some area to the west of Eagle Scout Lake. The CRA also agreed to forward the entire outline of the area to Council to let them make the final decision. A motion was made by Gdowski to award the Blight and Substandard Study Contract to Marvin Planning Consultants and seconded by Fitzke. Upon roll call vote all present voted aye. Motion carried. 8. DISCUSSION CONCERNING PURCHASE/SALE OF REAL ESTATE OF PROPERTY. None 9. APPROVE RESOLUTION OR RESOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE/SELL REAL ESTATE. None 10. DIRECTIORS REPORT. 11. ADJORNMENT. Sandstrom adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted Chad Nabity Director Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 7 / 63 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Item C1 Financial Reports Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 8 / 63 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 9 / 63 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 10 / 63 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 11 / 63 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 12 / 63 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 13 / 63 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 14 / 63 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 15 / 63 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Item D1 Bills Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 16 / 63 18-Jun-14 TO: Community Redevelopment Authority Board Members FROM: Chad Nabity, Planning Department Director RE: Bills Submitted for Payment The following bills have been submitted to the Community Redevelopment Authority Treasurer for preparation of payment. City of Grand Island Administration Fees Accounting Officenet Inc. Postage $ 33.61 Lawnscape $ 70.00 Grand Island Independent monthly notices Bacon & Vinton, LLC TIF contracts, Habitat & Mainstay $ 6,250.00 TIF Pass Thrus Mayer, Burns, Koenig & Janulewicz Legal Services $ 150.00 Total: $ 6,503.61 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 17 / 63 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Item E1 Committed Projects Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 18 / 63 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 19 / 63 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Item I1 Redevelopment Plan Contract Staff Contact: Chad Nabity Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 20 / 63 REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT This Redevelopment Contract is made and entered into as of the _____th day of ___________, 2014, by and between the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (“Authority”), and, Anson Investment and Development, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (“Redeveloper”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”), in furtherance of the purposes and pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution and Sections l8-2101 to 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2012, as amended (collectively the “Act”), has designated an area in the City as blighted and substandard; and WHEREAS, City and Redeveloper desire to enter into this Redevelopment Contract for redevelopment of a parcel in the blighted and substandard area; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein set forth, Authority and Redeveloper do hereby covenant, agree and bind themselves as follows: ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION Section 1.01 Terms Defined in this Redevelopment Contract. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following meanings for all purposes of this Redevelopment Contract, such definitions to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms and masculine, feminine and neuter gender of any of the terms defined: “Act” means Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution, and Sections 18- 2101 through 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 2012, as amended, and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto “Authority” means the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. “City” means the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. “Governing Body” means the Mayor and City Council of the City. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 21 / 63 “Holder” mean the holders of TIF indebtedness issued by the Authority from time to time outstanding. “Liquidated Damages Amount” means the amounts to be repaid to Authority by Redeveloper pursuant to Section 6.02 of this Redevelopment Contract. “Project” means the improvements to the Redevelopment Area, as further described in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference and, as used herein, shall include the Redevelopment Area real estate. “Project Cost Certification” means a statement prepared and signed by the Redeveloper verifying the Redeveloper has been legally obligated for the payment of Project Costs identified on Exhibit D “Project Costs” means only costs or expenses incurred by Redeveloper for the purposes set forth in §18-2103 (a) through (f), inclusive, of the Act as identified on Exhibit D. “Redeveloper” means Anson Investment and Development, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. “Redevelopment Area” means that certain real property situated in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, which has been declared blighted and substandard by the City pursuant to the Act, and which is more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. “Redevelopment Contract” means this redevelopment contract between the Authority and Redeveloper with respect to the Project. “Redevelopment Plan” means the Amended Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area related to the Project, prepared by the Authority and approved by the City pursuant to the Act. “Resolution” means the Resolution of the Authority, as supplemented from time to time, approving this Redevelopment Contract and the issuance of the TIF Indebtedness. “TIF Indebtedness” means any bonds, notes, loans, and advances of money or other indebtedness, including interest and premiums, if any, thereon, incurred by the Authority pursuant to Article III hereof and secured in whole or in part by TIF Revenues. “TIF Revenues” means incremental ad valorem taxes generated by the Project which are allocated to and paid to the Authority pursuant to the Act. Section 1.02 Construction and Interpretation. The provisions of this Redevelopment Contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the following provisions: Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 22 / 63 (a)Wherever in this Redevelopment Contract it is provided that any person may do or perform any act or thing the word “may” shall he deemed permissive and not mandatory and it shall be construed that such person shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to do and perform any such act or thing. (b)The phrase “at any time” shall be construed as meaning “at any time or from time to time.” (c)The word ‘including” shall be construed as meaning ‘‘including, but not limited to.” (d)The words ‘will” and “shall” shall each be construed as mandatory. (e)The words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder,” “hereinafter” and words of similar import shall refer to the Redevelopment Contract as a whole rather than to any particular paragraph, section or subsection, unless the context specifically refers thereto. (f)Forms of words in the singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter shall be construed to include the other forms as the context may require. (g)The captions to the sections of this Redevelopment Contract are for convenience only and shall not be deemed part of the text of the respective sections and shall not vary by implication or otherwise any of the provisions hereof. ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS Section 2.01 Representations by Authority. The Authority makes the following representations and findings: (a)The Authority is a duly organized and validly existing Community Redevelopment Authority under the Act. (b)The Redevelopment Plan has been duly approved and adopted by the City pursuant to Section 18-2109 through 18-2117 of the Act. (c)The Authority deems it to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the purposes of the Act to accept the proposal submitted by Redeveloper as specified herein. (d)The Redevelopment Project will achieve the public purposes of the Act by, among other things, increasing employment, improving public infrastructure, increasing the tax base, and lessening conditions of blight and substandard in the Redevelopment Area. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 23 / 63 (e)(1) The Redevelopment Plan is feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the development of the City as a whole and the plan is in conformity with the legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the Act, and (2) Based on Representations made by the Redeveloper: (i) the Project would not be economically feasible without the use of tax-increment financing, (ii) the Project would not occur in the Redevelopment Area without the use of tax-increment financing, and (iii) the costs and benefits of the Project, including costs and benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the demand for public and private services have been analyzed by the Authority and have been found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the Project. (f)The Authority has determined that the proposed land uses and building requirements in the Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purpose of accomplishing, in conformance with the general plan, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the City and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development: including, among other things, adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate provision for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of’ the recurrence of insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight. Section 2.02 Representations of Redeveloper. The Redeveloper makes the following representations: (a)The Redeveloper is a Nebraska limited liability company, having the power to enter into this Redevelopment Contract and perform all obligations contained herein and by proper action has been duly authorized to execute and deliver this Redevelopment Contract. (b)The execution and delivery of the Redevelopment Contract and the consummation of the transactions therein contemplated will not conflict with or constitute a breach of or default under any bond, debenture, note or other evidence of indebtedness or any contract, loan agreement or lease to which Redeveloper is a party or by which it is bound, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature upon any of the property or assets of the Redeveloper contrary to the terms of any Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 24 / 63 instrument or agreement. (c)There is no litigation pending or to the best of its knowledge threatened against Redeveloper affecting its ability to carry out the acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of the Project or the carrying into effect of this Redevelopment Contract or, except as disclosed in writing to the Authority, as in any other matter materially affecting the ability of Redeveloper to perform its obligations hereunder. (d)Any financial statements of the Redeveloper or its Members delivered to the Authority prior to the date hereof are true and correct in all respects and fairly present the financial condition of the Redeveloper and the Project as of the dates thereof; no materially adverse change has occurred in the financial condition reflected therein since the respective dates thereof; and no additional borrowings have been made by the Redeveloper since the date thereof except in the ordinary course of business, other than the borrowing contemplated hereby or borrowings disclosed to or approved by the Authority. (e)The Project would not be economically feasible without the use of tax increment financing. (f)The Project would not occur in the Redevelopment Area without the use of tax-increment financing. (g)The Redeveloper is an accredited investor as that term is defined for purposes Regulation D, issued pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. ARTICLE III OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY Section 3.01 Division of Taxes. In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act, the Authority hereby provides that any ad valorem tax on the following real property in the Project: to wit: the property shown on attached Exhibit A, for the benefit of any public body be divided for a period of fifteen years after the effective date of this provision as set forth in this section. The effective date of this provision shall be January 1, 2016. Said taxes shall be divided as follows: (a)That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed each year by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation (as defined in the Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the same proportion as all other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and (b)That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment Area in excess of such amount (the “Incremental Ad Valorem Tax”), if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and, when collected, paid into a special fund of Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 25 / 63 the Authority to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes or advances of money to, or indebtedness incurred by whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, such Project. When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness, including interest and premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such Project shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies. Section 3.02 Issuance of TIF Indebtedness Prior to______________, the Authority shall issue one TIF Note, in one taxable series, in a maximum principal amount of Two Hundred Thirty Six Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($236,000), in the form set forth in the Resolution for net funds available (collectively “TIF Indebtedness”) to be purchased by Redeveloper (“TIF Note Purchaser”), in a written form acceptable to Redeveloper’s attorney, and receive Note Proceeds from the TIF Note Purchaser in said amount. The Authority and Redeveloper agree that the form of the TIF Note and funding mechanism of the Note Proceeds will be set up similar to a line of credit so that the TIF Note Purchaser is required to pay the Note Proceeds to the Authority on or before the date the Authority needs funds in the Project Account in order for the City to make payment for completed Project Costs as described herein. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the City Planning Director on behalf of the Authority shall have the authority to determine the timing of issuing the TIF Indebtedness and all the other necessary details of the TIF Indebtedness. No TIF Indebtedness will be issued until Redeveloper has (a) acquired fee title to the Redevelopment Area; (b) obtained financing commitments as described in Section 5.01; and (c) entered into a contract for construction of the Project. The Authority shall have no obligation to find a lender or investor to acquire the TIF Indebtedness, but rather shall issue the TIF Indebtedness to the Redeveloper upon payment of the principal amount thereof. The purchase price of the TIF Indebtedness may be offset against the Grant described in Section 3.04 hereof, in the sole discretion of the Authority. The TIF Indebtedness issued pursuant to the provisions of this contract constitutes a limited obligation of the Authority payable exclusively from that portion of the ad valorem real estate taxes mentioned in subdivision (1)(b) of Section 18-2147, R.R.S. Neb. 2012, as levied, collected and apportioned from year to year with respect to certain real estate located within the "Redevelopment Area" The TIF Indebtedness shall not constitute a general obligation of the Authority and the Authority shall be liable for the payment thereof only out of said portion of taxes as described in this paragraph. The TIF Indebtedness shall not constitute an obligation of the State of Nebraska or of the City or the Authority (except for such receipts as have been pledged pursuant to Section 3.03) and neither the State or Nebraska, the Authority nor the City shall be liable for the payment thereof from any fund or source including but not limited to tax monies belonging to either thereof (except for such receipts as have been pledged pursuant to Section 3.03). Neither the members of the Authority's governing body nor any person executing the TIF Indebtedness shall be liable personally on the TIF Indebtedness by reason of the issuance thereof. The Authority’s obligation to the holder of the TIF Indebtedness shall terminate, in all Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 26 / 63 events no later than 15 years from the effective date set forth in Section 3.01 hereof. Section 3.03 Pledge of TIF Revenues. The Authority hereby pledges 100% of the annual TIF Revenues as security for the TIF Indebtedness. Section 3.04 Grant of Proceeds of’ TIF Indebtedness. From the proceeds of the TIF indebtedness incurred as described on Exhibit C, the Authority shall grant the following sums to the following entities, to wit: 100% to the Redeveloper for Project Costs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount of the grant shall not exceed the amount of Project Costs certified pursuant to Section 4.02. The grants shall be paid to the Redeveloper upon certification that the Redeveloper has incurred or is obligated to incur such Project Costs which include supporting documentation requested by Authority and shall, if requested by Redeveloper, be made in one or more advances. Section 3.05 Creation of Fund. The Authority will create a special fund to collect and hold the TIF Revenues. Such special fund shall be used for no purpose other than to pay TIF Indebtedness issued pursuant to Sections 3.02 above. ARTICLE IV OBLIGATIONS OF REDEVELOPER Section 4.01 Construction of Project; Insurance. (a) Redeveloper will complete the Project and install all infrastructure, improvements, buildings, fixtures, equipment and furnishings necessary to operate the Project. Redeveloper shall be solely responsible for obtaining all permits and approvals necessary to acquire, construct and equip the Project. Until construction of the Project has been completed, Redeveloper shall make reports in such detail and at such times as may be reasonably requested by the Authority as to the actual progress of Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project. Promptly after completion by the Redeveloper of the Project, the Redeveloper shall furnish to the Authority a Certificate of Completion. The certification by the Redeveloper shall be a conclusive determination of satisfaction of the agreements and covenants in this Redevelopment Contract with respect to the obligations of Redeveloper and its successors and assigns to construct the Project. As used herein, the term “completion” shall meant substantial completion of the Project. (b) Any general contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself shall be required to obtain and keep in force at all times until completion of construction, policies of Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 27 / 63 insurance including coverage for contractors’ general liability and completed operations and a penal bond as required by the Act. The City, the Authority and the Redeveloper shall be named as additional insured. Any contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself, as an owner, shall be required to purchase and maintain property insurance upon the Project to the full insurable value thereof. This insurance shall insure against the perils of fire and extended coverage and shall include “All Risk” insurance for physical loss or damage. The contractor or the Redeveloper, as the case may be, shall furnish the Authority with a Certificate of Insurance evidencing policies as required above. Such certificates shall state that the insurance companies shall give the Authority prior written notice in the event of cancellation of or material change in any of any of the policies. (c) Redeveloper shall pay, on execution hereof the sum of $1,000 to the City of Grand Island for administrative expenses related to payment of the tax increment revenue. Section 4.02 Cost Certification. The Redeveloper shall submit authentic documentation to the Authority on approved forms or format for payment of any expenses related to construction of the eligible Project Costs. The Redeveloper shall timely submit receipts, invoices, or proof of payment concurrently with the request for payment of Public Improvements and eligible Private Improvements costs. The City shall approve or reject the same with reasons stated, based on the review within ten (10) days of receipt of the same; provided, however, the Authority shall generally approve requests for payment made by Redeveloper that are consistent with this Agreement. To the extent TIF Proceeds are available; reimbursement by the Authority to the Redeveloper shall be made promptly after approval by the Authority. Section 4.03 Legal Costs. Redeveloper shall pay the Authority the sum of $5,000 for the costs incurred by the Authority associated with the issuance of the TIF Indebtedness. Redeveloper understands that the law firm assisting with the issuance of the TIF Indebtedness represents the Authority and not the Redeveloper. Section 4.04 No Discrimination. Redeveloper agrees and covenants for itself, its successors and assigns that as long as any TIF Indebtedness is outstanding, it will not discriminate against any person or group of persons on account of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of public assistance in connection with the Project. Redeveloper, for itself and its successors and assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Project, Redeveloper will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of public assistance. Redeveloper will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws related to the Project. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 28 / 63 Section 4.05 Pay Real Estate Taxes. Redeveloper intends to create a taxable real property valuation [over and above the valuation thereof as the same existed on January 1, 2015] of the Redevelopment Project Area of $750,000 no later than no later than January 1, 2016. During the period that any TIF Indebtedness is outstanding, neither the Redeveloper, nor its assigns, will (1) file a protest seeking to obtain a real estate property valuation on the Redevelopment Area of less than the sum of: (a) Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) and (b) the valuation of the Redevelopment Project Area as the same existed on January 1, 2015; (2) convey the Redevelopment Area or structures thereon to any entity which would be exempt from the payment of real estate taxes or cause the nonpayment of such real estate taxes; nor (3) allow real estate taxes and assessments levied on the Redevelopment Area and Project to become delinquent during the term that any TIF Indebtedness is outstanding. Redeveloper shall pay the real property ad valorem taxes for the project for the year 2030 prior to January 1, 2031. Section 4.07 Assignment or Conveyance. Any assignment or conveyance of the any portion of the Redevelopment, the Project or any interest therein prior to the termination of the 15 year period commencing on the effective date specified in Section 3.01 hereof Area by the Redeveloper shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Redevelopment Contract. Section 4.08 Purchase of TIF Indebtedness. The Redeveloper shall purchase the TIF Indebtedness at 100% of the principal amount thereof upon issuance of such debt. The Authority may provide that such purchase be offset against the grant provided in Section 3.04 hereof. Section 4.09 Penal Bond. The Developer shall execute a penal bond for the Project with good and sufficient surety to be approved by the Authority meeting the requirements of Section 18-2151, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended, on or prior to its execution of this Contract. Section 4.10 Immigration Status. The Redeveloper agrees that any contractor for the Project shall be required to agree to use a federal immigration verification system (as defined in §4-114, R.S.S. 2012) to determine the work eligibility status of new employees physically performing services on the Project and to comply with all applicable requirements of §4-114, R.S.S. 2012. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 29 / 63 ARTICLE V FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; ENCUMBRANCES Section 5.01 Financing. Redeveloper shall pay all Project Costs and any and all other costs related to the Redevelopment Area and the Project which are in excess of the amounts paid from the proceeds of the TIF Indebtedness granted to Redeveloper. Prior to issuance of the TIF Indebtedness, Redeveloper shall provide Authority with evidence satisfactory to the Authority that private funds have been committed to the Redevelopment Project in amounts sufficient to complete the Redevelopment Project. Redeveloper shall timely pay all costs, expenses, fees, charges and other amounts associated with the Project which shall include such other fees and expenses imposed by the Authority. ARTICLE VI DEFAULT, REMEDIES; INDEMNIFICATION Section 6.01 General Remedies of Authority and Redeveloper. Subject to the further provisions of this Article VI, in the event of any failure to perform or breach of this Redevelopment Contract or any of its terms or conditions, by any party hereto or any successor to such party, such party, or successor, shall, upon written notice from the other, proceed immediately to commence such actions as may be reasonably designed to cure or remedy such failure to perform or breach which cure or remedy shall be accomplished within a reasonable time by the diligent pursuit of corrective action. In case such action is not taken, or diligently pursued, or the failure to perform or breach shall not be cured or remedied within a reasonable time, this Redevelopment Contract shall be in default and the aggrieved party may institute such proceedings as may be necessary or desirable to enforce its rights under this Redevelopment Contract, including, but not limited to, proceedings to compel specific performance by the party failing to perform on in breach of its obligations. Section 6.02 Additional Remedies of Authority In the event that: (a)The Redeveloper, on successor in interest, shall fail to complete the construction of the Project on or before January 1, 2016, or shall abandon construction work for any period of 90 days, (b)The Redeveloper, on successor in interest, shall fail to pay real estate taxes or assessments on the Redevelopment Area on any part thereof or payments in lieu of taxes pursuant to Section 4.07 when due; or (c) There is, in violation of Section 4.08 of this Redevelopment Contract, and Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 30 / 63 such failure or action by the Redeveloper has not been cured within 30 days following written notice from Authority, then the Redeveloper shall be in default of this Redevelopment Contract. In the event of such failure to perform, breach or default occurs and is not cured in the period herein provided, the parties agree that the damages caused to the Authority would be difficult to determine with certainty and that a reasonable estimation of the amount of damages that could be incurred is the amount of the grant to Redeveloper pursuant to Section 3.04 of this Redevelopment Contract, less any reductions in the principal amount of the TIF Indebtedness, plus interest on such amounts as provided herein (the “Liquidated Damages Amount”). The Liquidated Damages Amount shall be paid by Redeveloper to Authority within 30 days of demand from Authority. Interest shall accrue on the Liquidated Damages Amount at the rate of one percent (1%) over the prime rate as published and modified in the Wall Street Journal from time to time and interest shall commence from the date that the Authority gives notice to the Redeveloper demanding payment. Payment of the Liquidated Damages Amount shall not relieve Redeveloper of its obligation to pay real estate taxes or assessments with respect to the Project. Section 6.03 Remedies in the Event of Other Redeveloper Defaults. In the event the Redeveloper fails to perform any other provisions of this Redevelopment Contract (other than those specific provisions contained in Section 6.02), the Redeveloper shall be in default. In such an instance, the Authority may seek to enforce the terms of this Redevelopment Contract or exercise any other remedies that may be provided in this Redevelopment Contract or by applicable law; provided, however, that the default covered by this Section shall not give rise to a right or rescission on termination of this Redevelopment Contract, and shall not be covered by the Liquidated Damages Amount. Section 6.04 Forced Delay Beyond Party’s Control. For the purposes of any of the provisions of this Redevelopment Contract, neither the Authority nor the Redeveloper, as the case may be, nor any successor in interest, shall be considered in breach of or default in its obligations with respect to the conveyance or preparation of the Redevelopment Area for redevelopment, or the beginning and completion of construction of the Project, or progress in respect thereto, in the event of forced delay in the performance of such obligations due to unforeseeable causes beyond its control and without its fault or negligence, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the Government, acts of the other party, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather or delays in subcontractors due to such causes; it being the purpose and intent of this provision that in the event of the occurrence of any such forced delay, the time or times for performance of the obligations of the Authority or of the Redeveloper with respect to construction of the Project, as the case may be, shall be extended for the period of the forced delay: Provided, that the party seeking the benefit of the provisions of Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 31 / 63 this section shall, within thirty (30) days after the beginning of any such forced delay, have first notified the other party thereto in writing, and of the cause or causes thereof and requested an extension for the period of the forced delay. Section 6.05 Limitations of Liability; Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything in this Article VI or this Redevelopment Contract to the contrary, neither the City, the Authority, nor their officers, directors, employees, agents nor their governing bodies shall have any pecuniary obligation or monetary liability under this Redevelopment Contract. The sole obligation of the Authority under this Redevelopment Contract shall be the issuance of the TIF Indebtedness and granting of a portion of the proceeds thereof to Redeveloper, as specifically set forth in Sections 3.02 and 3.04. The obligation of the City and Authority on any TIF Indebtedness shall be limited solely to the payment of the TIF Revenues on the TIF Indebtedness. Specifically, but without limitation, neither the City nor Authority shall be liable for any costs, liabilities, actions, demands, or damages for failure of any representations, warranties or obligations hereunder. The Redeveloper releases the City and Authority from, agrees that neither the City or Authority shall be liable for, and agrees to indemnify and hold the City and Authority harmless from any liability for any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any person that may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever pertaining to the Project. The Redeveloper will indemnify and hold each of the City and Authority and their directors, officers, agents, employees and member of their governing bodies free and harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, tax, penalty, liability, disbursement, expense, including litigation expenses, attorneys’ fees and expenses, or court costs arising out of any damage or injury, actual or claimed, of whatsoever kind or character, to property (including loss of use thereof) or persons, occurring or allegedly occurring in, on or about the Project during the term of this Redevelopment Contract or arising out of any action or inaction of Redeveloper, whether on not related to the Project, or resulting from or in any way connected with specified events, including the management of’ the Project, or in any way related to the enforcement of this Redevelopment Contract or army other cause pertaining to the Project. ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS Section 7.01 Notice Recording. This Redevelopment Contract or a notice memorandum of this Redevelopment Contract shall be recorded with the County Register of Deeds in which the Redevelopment Area is located. Section 7.02 Governing Law. This Redevelopment Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of’ Nebraska, Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 32 / 63 including but not limited to the Act. Section 7.03 Binding Effect; Amendment. This Redevelopment Contract shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. This Redevelopment Contract shall run with the Redevelopment Area. The Redevelopment Contract shall not be amended except by a writing signed by the party to be bound. Section 7.04 Third Party Enforcement, The provisions of this Redevelopment Contract which obligate the Redeveloper shall inure to the benefit of the holder of the TIF Indebtedness, the Hall County Assessor, the City and the Authority, any of whom may, but are not obligated to enforce the terms of this Redevelopment Contract in a court of law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Redeveloper have signed this Redevelopment Contract as of the date and year first above written. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATTEST: GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA _________________________________By:___________________________________ Secretary Chairman STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HALL) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of _________, 2014, by _______________ and ________________, Chair and Secretary, respectively, of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on behalf of the Authority. __________________________________ Notary Public Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 33 / 63 Anson Investment and Development, LLC By:_____________________________ Manager STATE OF NEBRASKA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF __________) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of _________, 2014, by ___________________, Manager of Anson Investment and Development, LLC, on behalf of the limited liability company. __________________________________ Notary Public Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 34 / 63 EXHIBIT A The west 17 1/2' of the south 44' Lot 3 and the north 8' of the south 52' of the west 22' and the south 44' of Lot 4 Block 66 of Original Town in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. A-I Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 35 / 63 EXHIBIT B DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Rehabilitation and interior remodeling of the former Masonic Temple into mixed use commercial and residential space. B- 1 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 36 / 63 EXHIBIT C TIF INDEBTEDNESS 1.Principal Amount:$236,000 [annual payment amounts assumed are $15,733] 2.Payments:Semi-annually or more frequent, with payments limited to annual incremental taxes revenues from the project. 3. Interest Rate: Zero percent (0.00%) 4. Maturity Date:On or before December 31, 2030. C-1 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 37 / 63 EXHIBIT D PROJECT COSTS All Project Costs payable from the proceeds of TIF indebtedness pursuant to the Act including: 1.Redevelopment Area rehabilitation and remodeling cost 2.Site demolition work and site preparation 3.Utility extensions, installation of gas, water, sewer and electrical lines and equipment 4.Façade improvements 5.Interior rehabilitation 6.Parking lot and sidewalk rehabilitation D-1 Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 38 / 63 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA RESOLUTION NO. 175 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA TAX ALLOCATION NOTE, NOTE OR OTHER OBLIGATION, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $236,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) PAYING THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, EXTENDING, REHABILITATING, INSTALLING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND COMPLETING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE AUTHORITY’S TOWER 217 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, INCLUDING REHABILITATING AND REPAIRING A BUILDING EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, PARKING AND PUBLIC DRIVE LANES AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED COSTS, AND (2) PAYING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE THEREOF; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE NOTE, NOTE OR OTHER OBLIGATION; PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX REVENUE AND OTHER REVENUE TO THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE NOTE, NOTE OR OTHER OBLIGATION AS THE SAME BECOME DUE; LIMITING PAYMENT OF THE NOTE, NOTE OR OTHER OBLIGATION TO SUCH TAX REVENUES; CREATING AND ESTABLISHING FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS; DELEGATING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXERCISE HER INDEPENDENT DISCRETION AND JUDGMENT IN DETERMINING AND FINALIZING CERTAIN TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE NOTE, NOTE OR OTHER OBLIGATION NOT SPECIFIED HEREIN; APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; TAKING OTHER ACTIONS AND MAKING OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING; AND RELATED MATTERS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: ARTICLE I FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS Section 1.1. Findings and Determinations. The Members of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Authority”) hereby find and determine as follows: (a)The City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”), pursuant to the Plan Resolution (hereinafter defined), approved the City of Grand Island Redevelopment Area No. 2, Plan Amendment (the “Redevelopment Plan”) under and pursuant to which the Authority shall undertake from time to time to redevelop and rehabilitate the Redevelopment Area (hereinafter defined). (b)Pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, the Authority has previously obligated itself and/or will hereafter obligate itself to provide a portion of the financing to construct, reconstruct, improve, extend, rehabilitate, install, equip, furnish and complete, at the cost and expense of the Redeveloper, a portion of the improvements (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract hereinafter identified) in the Redevelopment Area Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 39 / 63 -2- (collectively, the “Project Costs”), including, without limitation, rehabilitation and repair of the exterior and interior of (1) the former Masonic Temple Building (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract), (2) parking in the Project Site (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract), (3) landscaping within the public right-of-way adjacent to the Project Site, and (4) related engineering, architectural and construction management costs (collectively, the “Project”), as more fully described in the Redevelopment Contract (hereinafter defined). (c)The Authority is authorized by the Redevelopment Law (hereinafter defined) to issue tax allocation notes for the purpose of paying the costs and expenses of the Project, the principal of which is payable from certain tax revenues as set forth in the Redevelopment Law. (d)In order to provide funds to pay a portion of the costs of the Project, it is necessary, desirable, advisable, and in the best interest of the Authority for the Authority to issue a taxable tax allocation note, note or other obligation in a principal amount not to exceed $236,000 (the “Note”). (e)All conditions, acts and things required to exist or to be done precedent to the issuance of the Note do exist and have been done as required by law. ARTICLE II CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; COMPUTATIONS; CERTIFICATES AND OPINIONS; ORDERS AND DIRECTIONS Section 2.1. Definitions of Special Terms. Unless the context clearly indicates some other meaning or may otherwise require, and in addition to those terms defined elsewhere herein, the terms defined in this Section 2.1 shall, for all purposes of this Resolution, any Resolution or other instrument amendatory hereof or supplemental hereto, instrument or document herein or therein mentioned, have the meanings specified herein, with the following definitions to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of any terms defined herein: “Authority” means the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. City” means the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. “Project Costs” means the redevelopment project costs (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract) in the Redevelopment Area, the costs of which are eligible to be paid from the proceeds of the Note. “Assessor” means the Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska. “Note” means the Tower 217 Redevelopment Project Taxable Tax Allocation Note of the Authority, in a principal amount not to exceed $236,000, issued pursuant to this Resolution, and shall include any note, including refunding note, note, interim certificate, debenture, or other obligation issued pursuant to the Redevelopment Law. At the option of the Owner of the Note, the titular designation of such Note may be revised to state note, interim certificate, debenture, obligation, or such other designation as is appropriate. “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Authority. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 40 / 63 -3- “Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount” means the aggregate principal amount of the Note issued and Outstanding from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, as reflected in the records maintained by the Registrar as provided in this Resolution. “Date of Original Issue” means the date the Note is initially issued, which shall be the date of the first allocation of principal on the Note as further described in Section 3.2. “Debt Service” means, as of any particular date of computation, and with respect to any period, the amount to be paid or set aside as of such date or such period for the payment of the principal on the Note. “Escrow Obligations” means (a) Government Obligations, (b) certificates of deposit issued by a bank or trust company which are (1) fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or similar corporation chartered by the United States or (2) secured by a pledge of any Government Obligations having an aggregate market value, exclusive of accrued interest, equal at least to the principal amount of the certificates so secured, which security is held in a custody account by a custodian satisfactory to the Registrar, or (c)(1) evidences of a direct ownership in future interest or principal on Government Obligations, which Government Obligations are held in a custody account by a custodian satisfactory to the Registrar pursuant to the terms of a custody agreement in form and substance acceptable to the Registrar and (2) obligations issued by any state of the United States or any political subdivision, public instrumentality or public authority of any state, which obligations are fully secured by and payable solely from Government Obligations, which Government Obligations are held pursuant to an agreement in form and substance acceptable to the Registrar and, in any such case, maturing as to principal and interest in such amounts and at such times as will insure the availability of sufficient money to make the payment secured thereby. “Finance Director” means the Treasurer/Finance Director or Acting Treasurer/Finance Director, as the case may be, of the City. “Fiscal Year” means the twelve-month period established by the City or provided by law from time to time as its fiscal year. “Government Obligations” means direct obligations of, or obligations the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of America. “Improvements” means the improvements to be constructed, reconstructed, acquired, improved, extended, rehabilitated, installed, equipped, furnished and completed in the Project Area in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan, including, but not limited to, the improvements constituting the Project (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract). “Payment Date” means June 31 and December 31 of each year any Note is outstanding, commencing on the first Payment Date following the Date of Original Issue. “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Authority. “Outstanding” means when used with reference to any Note, as of a particular date, all Notes theretofore authenticated and delivered under this Resolution except: (a)Notes theretofore canceled by the Registrar or delivered to the Registrar for cancellation; (b)Notes which are deemed to have been paid in accordance with Section 10.1 hereof; Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 41 / 63 -4- (c)Notes alleged to have been mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen which have been paid as provided in Section 3.9 hereof; and (d)Notes in exchange for or in lieu of which other Notes have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Resolution. “Owner” means the person(s) identified as the owner(s) of the Note from time to time, as indicated on the books of registry maintained by the Registrar. “Plan Resolution” means, Resolution No. ___________ of the City, together with any other resolution providing for an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan. “Project Area” means the area identified and referred to as the Project Site in the Redevelopment Contract. “Record Date” means, for each Payment Date, the 15th day immediately preceding such Payment Date. “Redeveloper” means the Redeveloper as defined in the Redevelopment Contract responsible for constructing, reconstructing, acquiring, improving, extending, rehabilitating, installing, equipping, furnishing and completing the Project. “Redeveloper Note” means any Note that is owned by the Redeveloper according to the records of the Registrar. “Redevelopment Contract” means the City of Grand Island Redevelopment Contract Tower 217 Redevelopment Project, dated the date of its execution, between the Authority, and Anson Investment and Development, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, relating to the Project. “Redevelopment Area” means the community redevelopment area described, defined or otherwise identified or referred to in the Redevelopment Plan. “Redevelopment Law” means Article VIII, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State and Chapter 18, Article 21, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended. “Redevelopment Plan” means the “City of Grand Island Redevelopment Plan Amendment for Redevelopment Area No. 2” passed, adopted and approved by the City pursuant to the Plan Resolution, and shall include any amendment of such Redevelopment Plan heretofore or hereafter made by the City pursuant to law. “Refunding Notes” means the notes authorized to be issued pursuant to Article V. “Registrar” means the Treasurer of The City of Grand Island, Nebraska, in its capacity as registrar and paying agent for the Note. “Resolution” means this Resolution as from time to time amended or supplemented. “Revenue” means the Tax Revenue. “Special Fund” means the fund by that name created in Section 7.1. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 42 / 63 -5- “State” means the State of Nebraska. “Tax Revenue” means, with respect to the Project Area, (a) those tax revenues referred to (1) in the last sentence of the first paragraph of Article VIII, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State and (2) in Section 18-2147, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended, and (b) all payments made in lieu thereof. “Treasurer” means the Treasurer of Hall County, Nebraska. Section 2.2. Definitions of General Terms. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise or may otherwise require, in this Resolution words importing persons include firms, partnerships, associations, corporations (public and private), public bodies and natural persons, and also include executors, administrators, trustees, receivers or other representatives. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise or may otherwise require, in this Resolution the terms “herein,” “hereunder,” “hereby,” “hereto,” “hereof” and any similar terms refer to this Resolution as a whole and not to any particular section or subdivision thereof. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise or may otherwise require, in this Resolution: (a) references to Articles, Sections and other subdivisions, whether by number or letter or otherwise, are to the respective or corresponding Articles, Sections or subdivisions of this Resolution as such Articles, Sections, or subdivisions may be amended or supplemented from time to time; and (b) the word “heretofore” means before the time of passage of this Resolution, and the word “hereafter” means after the time of passage of this Resolution. Section 2.3. Computations. Unless the facts shall then be otherwise, all computations required for the purposes of this Resolution shall be made on the assumption that the principal on the Note shall be paid as and when the same become due. Section 2.4. Certificates, Opinions and Reports. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Resolution, each certificate, opinion or report with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Resolution shall include: (a) a statement that the person making such certificate, opinion or report has read the pertinent provisions of this Resolution to which such covenant or condition relates; (b) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate, opinion or report are based; (c) a statement that, in the opinion of such person, he has made such examination and investigation as is necessary to enable him to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; (d) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of such person, such condition or covenant has been complied with; and (e) an identification of any certificates, opinions or reports or other sources or assumptions relied on in such certificate, opinion or report. Section 2.5. Evidence of Action by the Authority. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Resolution, any request, direction, command, order, notice, certificate or other instrument of, by or from the City or the Authority shall be effective and binding upon the Authority, respectively, for the purposes of this Resolution if signed by the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Finance Director, the Planning Director or by any other person or persons authorized to execute the same by statute, or by a resolution of the City or the Authority, respectively. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 43 / 63 -6- ARTICLE III AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE; GENERAL TERMS AND PROVISIONS Section 3.1. Authorization of Note. Pursuant to and in full compliance with the Redevelopment Law and this Resolution, and for the purpose of providing funds to pay (a) the cost of constructing, reconstructing, improving, extending, rehabilitating, installing, equipping, furnishing, and completing the Project, and (b) the costs of issuing the Note, the Authority shall issue the Note in a principal amount not to exceed $236,000. The Note shall be designated as “Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, Tower 217 Redevelopment Project Taxable Tax Allocation Note,” shall have an appropriate series designation as determined by the Finance Director, shall be dated the Date of Original Issue, shall mature, subject to right of prior redemption, not later than the December 31, 2030, and shall bear interest at an annual rate of 0.00%. The Note shall be issued as a single Note as further described in Section 3.2. The Note is a special, limited obligation of the Authority payable solely from the Revenue and the amounts on deposit in the funds and accounts established by this Resolution. The Note shall not in any event be a debt of the Authority (except to the extent of the Revenue and other money pledged under this Resolution), the State, nor any of its political subdivisions, and neither the Authority (except to the extent of the Revenue and other money pledged under this Resolution), the City, the State nor any of its political subdivisions is liable in respect thereof, nor in any event shall the principal of or interest on the Note be payable from any source other than the Revenue and other money pledged under this Resolution. The Note does not constitute a debt within the meaning of any constitutional, statutory, or charter limitation upon the creation of general obligation indebtedness of the Authority and does not impose any general liability upon the Authority. Neither any official of the Authority nor any person executing the Note shall be liable personally on the Note by reason of its issuance. The validity of the Note is not and shall not be dependent upon the completion of the Project or upon the performance of any obligation relative to the Project. The Revenue and the amounts on deposit in the funds and accounts established by this Resolution are hereby pledged and assigned for the payment of the Note, and shall be used for no other purpose than to pay the principal of or interest on the Note, except as may be otherwise expressly authorized in this Resolution. The Note shall not constitute a debt of the Authority or the City within the meaning of any constitutional, statutory, or charter limitation upon the creation of general obligation indebtedness of the Authority, and neither the Authority nor the City shall not be liable for the payment thereof out of any money of the Authority or the City other than the Tax Revenue and the other funds referred to herein. Nothing in this Resolution shall preclude the payment of the Note from (a) the proceeds of future notes issued pursuant to law or (b) any other legally available funds. Nothing in this Resolution shall prevent the City or the Authority from making advances of its own funds howsoever derived to any of the uses and purposes mentioned in this Resolution. Section 3.2. Details of Note; Authority of Finance Director. (a)The Note shall be dated the Date of Original Issue and shall be issued to the purchaser thereof, as the Owner, in installments. The Note shall be delivered on the earlier of allocation of the maximum principal amount of the Note or upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy of the building constituting the Project. The Note shall be issued as a single Note. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 44 / 63 -7- (b)Proceeds of the Note may be advanced and disbursed in the manner set forth below: (1)There shall be submitted to the Finance Director a disbursement request in a form acceptable to the Finance Director (the “Disbursement Request”), executed by the City’s Planning Director and an authorized representative of the Redeveloper, (A) certifying that a portion of the Project has been substantially completed and (B) certifying the actual costs incurred by the Redeveloper in the completion of such portion of the Project. (2)The Finance Director shall evidence such allocation in writing and inform the Owner of the Note of any amounts allocated to the Note. (3)Such amounts shall be deemed proceeds of the Note and the Finance Director shall inform the Registrar in writing of the date and amount of such allocation. The Registrar shall keep and maintain a record of the amounts allocated to the note pursuant to the terms of this Resolution as “Principal Amount Advanced” and shall enter the aggregate principal amount then Outstanding as the “Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount” on the Note and its records maintained for the Note. The aggregate amount endorsed as the Principal amount Advanced on the Note shall not exceed $236,000. The Authority shall have no obligation to pay any Disbursement Request unless such request has been properly approved as described above, and proceeds of the Note have been deposited by the Owner of the Note (if other than the Redeveloper) into the Project Fund. The records maintained by the Registrar as to principal amount advanced and principal amounts paid on the Note shall be the official records of the Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount for all purposes. (c)The Note shall be dated the Date of Original Issue, which shall be the initial date of a allocation of the Note. (d)As of the Date of Original Issue of the Note, there shall be delivered to the Registrar the following: (1) A signed investor’s letter in a form acceptable to the Finance Director and Note Counsel; and (2)Such additional certificates and other documents as the special counsel for the Authority may require. (e)The note shall bear zero percent interest on the Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount of the Note from the Date of Original Issue. (f)The principal of the Note shall be payable in any coin or currency of the United States of America from all funds held by the which on the respective dates of payment thereof is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts. Payments on the Note due prior to maturity or earlier redemption and payment of any principal upon redemption price to maturity shall be made by check mailed by the Registrar on each Interest Payment Date to the Owners, at the Owners’ address as it appears on the books of registry maintained by the Registrar on the Record Date. The principal of the Note due at maturity or upon earlier redemption shall be payable upon presentation and surrender of the Note to the Registrar. When any portion of the Note shall have been duly called for redemption and payment thereof duly made or provided for, Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 45 / 63 -8- interest thereon shall cease on the principal amount of such Note so redeemed from and after the date of redemption thereof. (g)The Note shall be executed by the manual signatures of the Chairman and Secretary of the Authority. In case any officer whose signature shall appear on any Note shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such Note, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if s/he had remained in office until such delivery, and the Note may be signed by such persons as at the actual time of the execution of such Note shall be the proper officers to sign such Note although at the date of such Note such persons may not have been such officers. (i)The Finance Director is hereby authorized to hereafter, from time to time, specify, set, designate, determine, establish and appoint, as the case may be, and in each case in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this Resolution, (1) the Date of Original Issue, the principal amount of the Note in accordance with Section 3.2(a), (2) the maturity date of the Note, which shall be not later than December 31, 2030, (3) the initial Payment Date and (4) any other term of the Note not otherwise specifically fixed by the provisions of this Resolution. (j)Any Note issued upon transfer or exchange of any other Note shall be dated as of the Date of Original Issue. (k)The Note shall be issued to such Owner as shall be mutually agreed between the Redeveloper and the Finance Director for a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof. No Note shall be delivered to any Owner unless the Authority shall have received from the Owner thereof such documents as may be required by the Finance Director to demonstrate compliance with all applicable laws, including without limitation compliance with Section 3.6 hereof. The Authority may impose such restrictions on the transfer of any Note as may be required to ensure compliance with all requirements relating to any such transfer. Section 3.3. Form of Note Generally. The Note shall be issued in fully registered form. The Note shall be in substantially the form set forth in Article IX, with such appropriate variations, omissions and insertions as are permitted or required by this Resolution and with such additional changes as the Finance Director may deem necessary or appropriate. The Note may have endorsed thereon such legends or text as may be necessary or appropriate to conform to any applicable rules and regulations of any governmental authority or any usage or requirement of law with respect thereto. Section 3.4. Appointment of Registrar. The Finance Director is hereby appointed the registrar and paying agent for the Note. The Registrar shall specify its acceptance of the duties, obligations and trusts imposed upon it by the provisions of this Resolution by a written instrument deposited with the Authority prior to the Date of Original Issue of the initial Note. The Authority reserves the right to remove the Registrar upon 30 days’ notice and upon the appointment of a successor Registrar, in which event the predecessor Registrar shall deliver all cash and the Note in its possession to the successor Registrar and shall deliver the note register to the successor Registrar. The Registrar shall have only such duties and obligations as are expressly stated in this Resolution and no other duties or obligations shall be required of the Registrar. Section 3.5. Exchange of Note. Any Note, upon surrender thereof at the principal office of the Registrar, together with an assignment duly executed by the Owner or its attorney or legal representative in such form as shall be satisfactory to the Registrar, may, at the option of the Owner thereof, be exchanged for another Note in a principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Note surrendered or exchanged, of the same series and maturity and bearing interest at the same rate. The Authority shall make provision for the exchange of the Note at the principal office of the Registrar. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 46 / 63 -9- Section 3.6. Negotiability, Registration and Transfer of Note. The Registrar shall keep books for the registration and registration of transfer of the Note as provided in this Resolution. The transfer of the Note may be registered only upon the books kept for the registration and registration of transfer of the Note upon (a) surrender thereof to the Registrar, together with an assignment duly executed by the Owner or its attorney or legal representative in such form as shall be satisfactory to the Registrar and (b) evidence acceptable to the Authority that the assignee is a bank or a qualified institutional buyer as defined in Rule 144A promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prior to any transfer and assignment, the Owner will obtain and provide to the Authority, an investor’s letter in form and substance satisfactory to the Authority evidencing compliance with the provisions of all federal and state securities laws, and will deposit with the Authority an amount to cover all reasonable costs incurred by the Authority, including legal fees, of accomplishing such transfer. A transfer of any Note may be prohibited by the Authority if (1) a default then exists under the Redevelopment Contract, (2) the assessed valuation of the Redeveloper Property (as defined in the Redevelopment Contract) is less than $750,000, or (3) a protest of the valuation of the Redeveloper Property is ongoing. Upon any such registration of transfer the Authority shall execute and deliver in exchange for such Note a new Note, registered in the name of the transferee, in a principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Note surrendered or exchanged, of the same series and maturity and bearing interest at the same rate. In all cases in which any Note shall be exchanged or a transfer of a Note shall be registered hereunder, the Authority shall execute at the earliest practicable time execute and deliver a Note in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. The Note surrendered in any such exchange or registration of transfer shall forthwith be canceled by the Registrar. Neither the Authority nor the Registrar shall make a charge for the first such exchange or registration of transfer of any Note by any Owner. The Authority or the Registrar, or both, may make a charge for shipping, printing and out-of-pocket costs for every subsequent exchange or registration of transfer of such Note sufficient to reimburse it or them for any and all costs required to be paid with respect to such exchange or registration of transfer. Neither the Authority nor the Registrar shall be required to make any such exchange or registration of transfer of any Note during the period between a Record Date and the corresponding Interest Payment Date. Section 3.7. Ownership of Note. As to any Note, the person in whose name the same shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes, and payment of or on account of the principal of or interest on such Note shall be made only to or upon the order of the Owner thereof or his legal representative. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Note, including the interest thereon, to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. Section 3.8. Disposition and Destruction of Note. The Note, upon surrender to the Registrar for final payment, whether at maturity or upon earlier redemption, shall be canceled upon such payment by the Registrar and, upon written request of the Finance Director, be destroyed. Section 3.9. Mutilated, Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Note. If any Note becomes mutilated or is lost, stolen or destroyed, the Authority shall execute and deliver a new Note of like date and tenor as the Note mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed; provided that, in the case of any mutilated Note, such mutilated Note shall first be surrendered to the Authority. In the case of any lost, stolen or destroyed Note, there first shall be furnished to the Authority evidence of such loss, theft or destruction satisfactory to the Authority, together with indemnity to the Authority satisfactory to the Authority. If any such Note has matured, is about to mature or has been called for redemption, instead of delivering a substitute Note, the Authority may pay the same without surrender thereof. Upon the issuance of any substitute Note, the Authority may require the payment of an amount by the Owner sufficient to reimburse the Authority for any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other reasonable fees and expenses incurred in connection therewith. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 47 / 63 -10- Section 3.10. Nonpresentment of Note. If any Note is not presented for payment when the principal thereof becomes due and payable as therein and herein provided, whether at the stated maturity thereof or call for optional or mandatory redemption or otherwise, if funds sufficient to pay such Note have been made available to the Registrar all liability of the Authority to the Owner thereof for the payment of such Note shall forthwith cease, determine and be completely discharged, and thereupon it shall be the duty of the Registrar to hold such funds, without liability for interest thereon, for the benefit of the Owner of such Note, who shall thereafter be restricted exclusively to such funds for any claim of whatever nature on their part under this Resolution or on, or with respect to, said Note. If any Note is not presented for payment within five years following the date when such Note becomes due, the Registrar shall repay to the Authority the funds theretofore held by it for payment of such Note, and such Note shall, subject to the defense of any applicable statute of limitation, thereafter be an unsecured obligation of the Authority, and the Registered Owner thereof shall be entitled to look only to the Authority for payment, and then only to the extent of the amount so repaid to it by the Registrar, and the Authority shall not be liable for any interest thereon and shall not be regarded as a trustee of such money. ARTICLE IV REDEMPTION OF NOTE Section 4.1. Redemption of Note. The Note is subject to redemption at the option of the Authority prior to the maturity thereof at any time as a whole or in part from time to time in such principal amount as the Authority shall determine, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount then being redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption. Section 4.2. Redemption Procedures. The Finance Director is hereby authorized, without further action of the Council, to call all or any portion of the principal of the Note for payment and redemption prior to maturity on such date as the Finance Director shall determine, and shall deposit sufficient funds in the Debt Service Account from the Surplus Account to pay the principal being redeemed plus the accrued interest thereon to the date fixed for redemption. The Finance Director may effect partial redemptions of any Note without notice to the Owner and without presentation and surrender of such Note, but total redemption of any Note may only be effected with notice to the Owner and upon presentation and surrender of such Note to the Registrar. Notice of a total redemption of any Note shall be sent by the Registrar by first-class mail not less than five days prior to the date fixed for redemption to the Owner’s address appearing on the books of registry maintained by the Registrar and indicate (a) the title and designation of the Note, (b) the redemption date, and (c) a recitation that the entire principal balance of such Note plus all accrued interest thereon is being called for redemption on the applicable redemption date. Section 4.3. Determination of Outstanding Principal Amount of Note. Notwithstanding the amount indicated on the face of any Note, the principal amount of such Note actually Outstanding from time to time shall be determined and maintained by the Registrar. The Registrar shall make a notation in the books of registry maintained for each Note indicating the original principal advance of such Note as determined in accordance with Section 3.2 and make such additional notations as are required to reflect any additional principal advances or redemptions of such Note from time to time, including on the Table of Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount attached to each Note if it is presented to the Registrar for that purpose. Any Owner may examine the books of registry maintained by the Registrar upon request, and the Registrar shall grant such request as soon as reasonably practicable. Any failure of the Registrar to record a principal advance or a redemption on the Table of Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount shall not affect the Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount shown on the records of the Registrar. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 48 / 63 -11- ARTICLE V REFUNDING NOTES Section 5.1. Refunding Notes. Refunding Notes may be issued at any time at the direction of the Finance Director for the purpose of refunding (including by purchase) any Note or any portion thereof, including amounts to pay principal to the date of maturity or redemption (or purchase) and the expenses of issuing the Refunding Notes and of effecting such refunding; provided that the Debt Service on all notes to be outstanding after the issuance of the Refunding Notes shall not be greater in any Fiscal Year than would have been the Debt Service in such Fiscal Year were such refunding not to occur. ARTICLE VI EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROJECT; PLEDGE OF REVENUE Section 6.1. Effective Date of Project. For purposes of Section 18-2147, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended, the effective date of the Project shall be determined in the manner provided in the Redevelopment Plan and as set forth in the Redevelopment Contract. The Planning Director is hereby directed to notify the Assessor of the effective date of the Project on the form prescribed by the Property Tax Administrator. Section 6.2. Collection of Revenue; Pledge of Revenue. As provided for in the Redevelopment Plan, and pursuant to the provisions of the Redevelopment Law, for the period contemplated thereby, the Tax Revenue collected in the Project Area shall be allocated to and, when collected, paid into the Special Fund under the terms of this Resolution to pay the principal on the Note. When the Note has been paid in accordance with this Resolution, the Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Contract, the Tax Revenue shall be applied as provided for in the Redevelopment Law. The Revenue is hereby allocated and pledged in its entirety to the payment of the principal on the Note and to the payment of the Project Costs (including the Project), until the principal on the Note has been paid (or until money for that purpose has been irrevocably set aside), and the Revenue shall be applied solely to the payment of the principal on the Note. Such allocation and pledge is and shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Owner and shall be irrevocable. Section 6.3. Potential Insufficiency of Revenue. Neither the Authority nor the City makes any representations, covenants, or warranties to the Owner that the Revenue will be sufficient to pay the principal of or interest on the Note. Payment of the principal of and interest on the Note is limited solely and exclusively to the Revenue pledged under the terms of this Resolution, and is not payable from any other source whatsoever. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 49 / 63 -12- ARTICLE VII CREATION OF FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS; PAYMENTS THEREFROM Section 7.1. Creation of Funds and Account. There is hereby created and established by the Authority the following funds and accounts which funds shall be held by the Finance Director of the City separate and apart from all other funds and moneys of the Authority and the City under her control a special trust fund called the “Tower 217 Redevelopment Project Tax Allocation Special Fund” (the “Special Fund”). So long as the Note remains unpaid, the money in the foregoing fund and accounts shall be used for no purpose other than those required or permitted by this Resolution, any Resolution supplemental to or amendatory of this Resolution and the Redevelopment Law. Section 7.2. Special Fund. All of the Revenue shall be deposited into the Special Fund. The Revenue accumulated in the Special Fund shall be used and applied on the Business Day prior to each Payment Date (a) to make any payments to the Authority as may be required under the Redevelopment Contract and (b) to pay principal on the Note to the extent of any money then remaining the Special Fund on such Payment Date. Money in the Special Fund shall be used solely for the purposes described in this Section 7.2. All Revenues received through and including December 31, 2030 shall be used solely for the payments required by this Section 7.2. ARTICLE VIII COVENANTS OF THE AUTHORITY So long as the Note is outstanding and unpaid, the Authority will (through its proper officers, agents or employees) faithfully perform and abide by all of the covenants, undertakings and provisions contained in this Resolution or in the Note, including the following covenants and agreements for the benefit of the Owner which are necessary, convenient and desirable to secure the Note and will tend to make them more marketable; provided, however, that such covenants do not require either the City or the Authority to expend any money other than the Revenue nor violate the provisions of State law with respect to tax revenue allocation. Section 8.1. No Priority. The Authority covenants and agrees that it will not issue any obligations the principal of or interest on which is payable from the Revenue which have, or purport to have, any lien upon the Revenue prior or superior to or in parity with the lien of the Note; provided, however, that nothing in this Resolution shall prevent the Authority from issuing and selling notes or other obligations which have, or purport to have, any lien upon the Revenue which is junior to the Note and the Debt Service thereon, or from issuing and selling notes or other obligations which are payable in whole or in part from sources other than the Revenue. Section 8.2. To Pay Principal of the Note. The Authority will duly and punctually pay or cause to be paid solely from the Revenue the principal of the Note on the dates and at the places and in the manner provided in the Note according to the true intent and meaning thereof and hereof, and will faithfully do and perform and fully observe and keep any and all covenants, undertakings, stipulations and provisions contained in the Note and in this Resolution. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 50 / 63 -13- Section 8.4. Books of Account; Financial Statements. The Authority covenants and agrees that it will at all times keep, or cause to be kept, proper and current books of account (separate from all other records and accounts) in which complete and accurate entries shall be made of all transactions relating to the Project, the Revenue and other funds relating to the Project. Section 8.5. Eminent Domain Proceeds. The Authority covenants and agrees that should all or any part of the Project be taken by eminent domain or other proceedings authorized by law for any public or other use under which the property will be exempt from ad valorem taxation, the net proceeds realized by the Authority therefrom shall constitute Project Revenue and shall be deposited into the Special Fund and used for the purposes and in the manner described in Section 7.2. Section 8.6. Protection of Security. The Authority is duly authorized under all applicable laws to create and issue the Note and to adopt this Resolution and to pledge the Revenue in the manner and to the extent provided in this Resolution. The Revenue so pledged is and will be free and clear of any pledge, lien, charge, security interest or encumbrance thereon or with respect thereto prior to, or of equal rank with, the pledge created by this Resolution, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, and all corporate action on the part of the Authority to that end has been duly and validly taken. The Note is and will be a valid obligation of the Authority in accordance with its terms and the terms of this Resolution. The Authority shall at all times, to the extent permitted by law, defend, preserve and protect the pledge of and security interest granted with respect to the Revenue pledged under this Resolution and all the rights of the Owner under this Resolution against all claims and demands of all persons whomsoever. ARTICLE IX FORM OF NOTE Section 9.1. Form of Note. The Note shall be in substantially the following form: (FORM OF NOTE) THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED UNLESS THE PROPOSED ASSIGNEE IS A BANK OR A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A PROMULGATED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND THE OWNER HAS OBTAINED AND PROVIDED TO THE AUTHORITY, PRIOR TO SUCH TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT, AN INVESTOR’S LETTER IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE SATISFACTORY TO THE AUTHORITY EVIDENCING THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ALL FEDERAL AND STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND CONTAINING SUCH OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AS THE AUTHORITY MAY REQUIRE. THIS NOTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED ONLY IN THE MANNER AND ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS STATED IN SECTION 3.6 OF RESOLUTION NO. ____________ OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 51 / 63 -14- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF NEBRASKA COUNTY OF HALL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA TOWER 217 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TAXABLE TAX ALLOCATION NOTE, SERIES 2014 No. R-1 Up to $236,000 (subject to reduction as described herein) Date of Date of Rate of Original Issue Maturity Interest December 31, 2030 0.00% REGISTERED OWNER: Anson Investment and Development, L.L.C. PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: SEE SCHEDULE 1 ATTACHED HERETO REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO THE FURTHER PROVISIONS OF THE NOTE SET FORTH ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, WHICH FURTHER PROVISIONS SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH AT THIS PLACE. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA has caused this Note to be signed by the manual signature of the Chairman of the Authority, countersigned by the manual signature of the Secretary of the Authority,. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA [S E A L] By: Chairman By: Secretary The COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (the “Authority”) acknowledges itself indebted to, and for value received hereby promises to pay, but solely from certain specified tax revenues to the Registered Owner named above, or registered assigns, on the Date of Maturity stated above (or earlier as hereinafter referred to), the Principal Amount on Schedule 1 attached hereto upon presentation and surrender hereof at the office of the registrar and paying agent herefor, the Treasurer of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “Registrar”), payable semiannually on June 31 and December 31 of each year until payment in full of Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 52 / 63 -15- such Principal Amount, beginning June 31, 2017, by check or draft mailed to the Registered Owner hereof as shown on the note registration books maintained by the Registrar on the 15th day of the month preceding the month in which the applicable payment date occurs, at such Owner’s address as it appears on such note registration books. The principal of this Note is payable in any coin or currency which on the respective dates of payment thereof is legal tender for the payment of debts due the United States of America. This Note is issued by the Authority under the authority of and in full compliance with the Constitution and statutes of the State of Nebraska, including particularly Article VIII, Section 12 of the Nebraska Constitution, Sections 18-2101 to 18-2153, inclusive, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, as amended, and under and pursuant to Resolution No.175 duly passed and adopted by the Authority on June 18, 2014, as from time to time amended and supplemented (the “Resolution”). THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THIS NOTE IS SET FORTH IN SCHEDULE 1 ATTACHED HERETO. THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THIS NOTE IS $236,000. This Note has been issued by the Authority for the purpose of financing the costs of constructing, reconstructing, improving, extending, rehabilitating, installing, equipping, furnishing and completing certain improvements within the area identified and referred to as the City of Grand Island Redevelopment Plan Amendment for Redevelopment Area No. 2 , (Tower 217 Project) which is more specifically described in the Resolution, and to carry out the Authority’s corporate purposes and powers in connection therewith. Reference is hereby made to the Resolution for the provisions, among others, with respect to the collection and disposition of certain tax and other revenues, the special funds charged with and pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on this Note, the nature and extent of the security thereby created, the terms and conditions under which this Note has been issued, the rights and remedies of the Registered Owner of this Note, and the rights, duties, immunities and obligations of the City and the Authority. By the acceptance of this Note, the Registered Owner assents to all of the provisions of the Resolution. This Note is a special limited obligation of the Authority payable as to principal solely from and is secured solely by the Tax Revenue (as defined in the Resolution) pledged under the Resolution, all on the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution. The Tax Revenue represents that portion of ad valorem taxes levied by public bodies of the State of Nebraska, including the City, on real property in the Project Area (as defined in this Resolution) which is in excess of that portion of such ad valorem taxes produced by the levy at the rate fixed each year by or for each such public body upon the valuation of the Project Area as of a certain date and as has been certified by the County Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska to the City in accordance with law. The principal hereon shall not be payable from the general funds of the City nor the Authority nor shall this Note constitute a legal or equitable pledge, charge, lien, security interest or encumbrance upon any of the property or upon any of the income, receipts, or money and securities of the City or the Authority or of any other party other than those specifically pledged under the Resolution. This Note is not a debt of the City or the Authority within the meaning of any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation upon the creation of general obligation indebtedness of the City or the Authority, and does not impose any general liability upon the City or the Authority and neither the City nor the Authority shall be liable for the payment hereof out of any funds of the City or the Authority other than the Tax Revenues and other funds pledged under the Resolution, which Tax Revenues and other funds have been and hereby are pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this Note in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 53 / 63 -16- The Registrar may from time to time enter the respective amounts advanced pursuant to the terms of the Resolution under the column headed “Principal Amount Advanced” on Schedule 1 hereto (the “Table”) and may enter the aggregate principal amount of this Note then outstanding under the column headed “Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount” on the Table. On each date upon which a portion of the Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount is paid to the Registered Owner pursuant to the redemption provisions of the Resolution, the Registered Owner may enter the principal amount paid on this Note under the column headed “Principal Amount Redeemed” on the Table and may enter the then outstanding principal amount of this Note under the column headed “Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount” on the Table. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the records maintained by the Registrar as to the principal amount issued and principal amounts paid on this Note shall be the official records of the Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount of this Note for all purposes. Reference is hereby made to the Resolution, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and to all of the provisions of which each Owner of this Note by its acceptance hereof hereby assents, for definitions of terms; the description of and the nature and extent of the security for this Note; the Tax Revenue pledged to the payment of the principal on this Note; the nature and extent and manner of enforcement of the pledge; the conditions upon which the Resolution may be amended or supplemented with or without the consent of the Owner of this Note; the rights, duties and obligations of the Authority and the Registrar thereunder; the terms and provisions upon which the liens, pledges, charges, trusts and covenants made therein may be discharged at or prior to the maturity or redemption of this Note, and this Note thereafter no longer be secured by the Resolution or be deemed to be outstanding thereunder, if money or certain specified securities shall have been deposited with the Registrar sufficient and held in trust solely for the payment hereof; and for the other terms and provisions thereof. This Note is subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the Authority, in whole or in part at any time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued interest on such principal amount to the date fixed for redemption. Reference is hereby made to the Resolution for a description of the redemption procedures and the notice requirements pertaining thereto. In the event this Note is called for prior redemption, notice of such redemption shall be given by first-class mail to the Registered Owner hereof at its address as shown on the registration books maintained by the Registrar not less than 10 days prior to the date fixed for redemption, unless waived by the Registered Owner hereof. If this Note, or any portion thereof, shall have been duly called for redemption and notice of such redemption duly given as provided, then upon such redemption date the portion of this Note so redeemed shall become due and payable and if money for the payment of the portion of the Note so redeemed shall be held for the purpose of such payment by the Registrar. This Note is transferable by the Registered Owner hereof in person or by its attorney or legal representative duly authorized in writing at the principal office of the Registrar, but only in the manner, subject to the limitations and upon payment of the charges provided in the Resolution, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Note. Upon such transfer, a new Note of the same series and maturity and for the same principal amount will be issued to the transferee in exchange therefor. The Authority and the Registrar may deem and treat the Registered Owner hereof as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal of and interest due hereon and for all other purposes. This note is being issued as fully a registered note without coupons. This note is subject to exchange as provided in the Resolution. It is hereby certified, recited and declared that all acts, conditions and things required to have happened, to exist and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Note have happened, do exist and have been performed in regular and due time, form and manner; that this Note does not exceed Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 54 / 63 -17- any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation on indebtedness; and that provision has been made for the payment of the principal of and interest on this Note as provided in this Resolution. [The remainder of this page intentionally left blank] Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 55 / 63 -18- (FORM OF ASSIGNMENT) ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ___________________________________________________________________________ Print or Type Name, Address and Social Security Number or other Taxpayer Identification Number of Transferee the within note and all rights thereunder, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints _______________ agent to transfer the within Note on the note register kept by the Registrar for the registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: ______________________________________________________ NOTICE: The signature to this Assignment must correspond with the name of the Registered Owner as it appears upon the face of the within note in every particular. Signature Guaranteed By: _______________________________________ Name of Eligible Guarantor Institution as defined by SEC Rule 17 Ad-15 (17 CFR 240.17 Ad-15) By:________________________________ Title:________________________________ [The remainder of this page intentionally left blank] Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 56 / 63 -19- SCHEDULE 1 TABLE OF CUMULATIVE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA TOWER 217 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TAXABLE TAX ALLOCATION NOTE, SERIES 2013 Date Principal Amount Advanced Principal Amount Redeemed Cumulative Outstanding Principal Amount Notation Made By ARTICLE X DEFEASANCE; MONEY HELD FOR PAYMENT OF DEFEASED NOTE Section 10.1. Discharge of Liens and Pledges; Note No Longer Outstanding Hereunder. The obligations of the Authority under this Resolution, including any Resolutions, resolutions or other proceedings supplemental hereto, and the liens, pledges, charges, trusts, assignments, covenants and agreements of the Authority herein or therein made or provided for, shall be fully discharged and satisfied as to the Note or any portion thereof, and the Note or any portion thereof shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding hereunder and thereunder, (a)when the any Note or portion thereof shall have been canceled, or shall have been surrendered for cancellation or is subject to cancellation, or shall have been purchased from money in any of the funds held under this Resolution, or (b)if the Note or portion thereof is not canceled or surrendered for cancellation or subject to cancellation or so purchased, when payment of the principal of the Note or any portion Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 57 / 63 -20- thereof, plus interest on such principal to the due date thereof, either (1) shall have been made or caused to be made in accordance with the terms thereof, or (2) shall have been provided by irrevocably depositing with the Registrar for the Note, in trust and irrevocably set aside exclusively for such payment, (A) money sufficient to make such payment or (B) Escrow Obligations maturing as to principal in such amount and at such times as will insure the availability of sufficient money to make such payment. Provided that, with respect to any total redemption of any Note, notice of redemption shall have been duly given or provision satisfactory to the Registrar shall have been made therefor, or waiver of such notice, satisfactory in form, shall have been filed with the Registrar. At such time as any Note or portion thereof shall no longer be outstanding hereunder, and, except for the purposes of any such payment from such money or such Escrow Obligations, such Note or portion thereof shall no longer be secured by or entitled to the benefits of this Resolution. Any such money so deposited with the Registrar for any Note or portion thereof as provided in this Section 10.1 may at the direction of the Finance Director also be invested and reinvested in Escrow Obligations, maturing in the amounts and times as hereinbefore set forth. All income from all Escrow Obligations in the hands of the Registrar which is not required for the payment of such Note or portion thereof with respect to which such money shall have been so deposited, shall be paid to the Authority and deposited in the Special Fund as and when realized and collected for use and application as is other money deposited in that fund. Anything in this Resolution to the contrary notwithstanding, if money or Escrow Obligations have been deposited or set aside with the Registrar pursuant to this Section 10.1 for the payment of any Note and such Note shall not have in fact been actually paid in full, no amendment to the provisions of this Section 10.1 shall be valid as to or binding upon the Owner thereof without the consent of such Owner. Section 10.2. Certain Limitations After Due Date. If sufficient money or Escrow Obligations shall have been deposited in accordance with the terms hereof with the Registrar in trust for the purpose of paying the Notes or any portion thereof when the same becomes due, whether at maturity or upon earlier redemption, all liability of the Authority for such payment shall forthwith cease, determine and be completely discharged, and thereupon it shall be the duty of the Registrar to hold such money or Escrow Obligations, without liability to the Owners, in trust for the benefit of the Owners, who thereafter shall be restricted exclusively to such money or Escrow Obligations for any claim for such payment of whatsoever nature on his part. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph of this Section 10.2, money or Escrow Obligations held by the Registrar in trust for the payment and discharge of the principal of on any Note which remain unclaimed for five years after the date on which such payment shall have become due and payable, either because the Notes shall have reached their maturity date or because the entire principal balance of the Notes shall have been called for redemption, if such money was held by the Registrar or such paying agent at such date, or for five years after the date of deposit of such money, if deposited with the Registrar after the date when such Note became due and payable, shall, at the written request of the Authority be repaid by the Registrar to the Authority as the Authority’s property and free from the trust created by this Resolution, and the Registrar shall thereupon be released and discharged with respect thereto, and the Owner thereof shall look only to the Authority for the payment thereof. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 58 / 63 -21- ARTICLE XI AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING OF RESOLUTION Section 11.1. Amending and Supplementing of Resolution Without Consent of Owner. The Authority may at any time without the consent or concurrence of the Owner of the Note adopt a resolution amendatory hereof or supplemental hereto if the provisions of such supplemental Resolution do not materially adversely affect the rights of the Owner of the Note, for any one or more of the following purposes: (a)To make any changes or corrections in this Resolution as to which the Authority shall have been advised by counsel that the same are verbal corrections or changes or are required for the purpose of curing or correcting any ambiguity or defective or inconsistent provision or omission or mistake or manifest error contained in this Resolution, or to insert in this Resolution such provisions clarifying matters or questions arising under this Resolution as are necessary or desirable; (b)To add additional covenants and agreements of the Authority for the purpose of further securing payment of the Note; (c)To surrender any right, power or privilege reserved to or conferred upon the Authority by the terms of this Resolution; (d)To confirm as further assurance any lien, pledge or charge, or the subjection to any lien, pledge or charge, created or to be created by the provisions of this Resolution; and (e)To grant to or confer upon the Owner of the Note any additional rights, remedies, powers, authority or security that lawfully may be granted to or conferred upon them. The Authority shall not adopt any supplemental Resolution authorized by the foregoing provisions of this Section 11.1 unless in the opinion of counsel the adoption of such supplemental Resolution is permitted by the foregoing provisions of this Section 11.1 and the provisions of such supplemental Resolution do not materially and adversely affect the rights of the Owner of the Note. Section 11.2. Amending and Supplementing of Resolution with Consent of Owner. With the consent of the Owners of the Note, the Authority from time to time and at any time may adopt a resolution amendatory hereof or supplemental hereto for the purpose of adding any provisions to, or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of, this Resolution, or modifying or amending the rights and obligations of the Authority under this Resolution, or modifying or amending in any manner the rights of the Owner of the Note; provided, however, that, without the specific consent of the Owner of the Note, no supplemental Resolution amending or supplementing the provisions hereof shall: (a) change the fixed maturity date for the payment or the terms of the redemption thereof, or reduce the principal amount of the Note or the rate of interest thereon or the Redemption Price payable upon the redemption or prepayment thereof; (b) authorize the creation of any pledge of the Tax Revenues and other money and securities pledged hereunder, prior, superior or equal to the pledge of and lien and charge thereon created herein for the payment of the Note except to the extent provided in Articles III and V; or (c) deprive the Owner of the Note in any material respect of the security afforded by this Resolution. Nothing in this paragraph contained, however, shall be construed as making necessary the approval of the Owner\ of the Note of the adoption of any supplemental Resolution authorized by the provisions of Section 11.1. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 59 / 63 -22- It shall not be necessary that the consents of the Owner of the Note approve the particular form of wording of the proposed amendment or supplement or of the proposed supplemental Resolution effecting such amendment or supplement, but it shall be sufficient if such consents approve the substance of the proposed amendment or supplement. After the Owner of the Note shall have filed its consent to the amending or supplementing hereof pursuant to this Section, the Authority may adopt such supplemental Resolution. Section 11.3. Effectiveness of Supplemental Resolution. Upon the adoption (pursuant to this Article XI and applicable law) by the Authority of any supplemental Resolution amending or supplementing the provisions of this Resolution or upon such later date as may be specified in such supplemental Resolution, (a) this Resolution and the Note shall be modified and amended in accordance with such supplemental Resolution, (b) the respective rights, limitations of rights, obligations, duties and immunities under this Resolution and the Owner of the Note shall thereafter be determined, exercised and enforced under this Resolution subject in all respects to such modifications and amendments, and (c) all of the terms and conditions of any such supplemental Resolution shall be a part of the terms and conditions of the Note and of this Resolution for any and all purposes. ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS Section 12.1. General and Specific Authorizations; Ratification of Prior Actions. Without in any way limiting the power, authority or discretion elsewhere herein granted or delegated, the Authority hereby (a) authorizes and directs the Chairman, Finance Director, Secretary, Planning Director and all other officers, officials, employees and agents of the City to carry out or cause to be carried out, and to perform such obligations of the Authority and such other actions as they, or any of them, in consultation with Special Counsel, the Owner and its counsel shall consider necessary, advisable, desirable or appropriate in connection with this Resolution, including without limitation the execution and delivery of all related documents, instruments, certifications and opinions, and (b) delegates, authorizes and directs the Finance Director the right, power and authority to exercise his independent judgment and absolute discretion in (1) determining and finalizing all terms and provisions to be carried by the Note not specifically set forth in this Resolution and (2) the taking of all actions and the making of all arrangements necessary, proper, appropriate, advisable or desirable in order to effectuate the issuance, sale and delivery of the Note. The execution and delivery by the Finance Director or by any such other officers, officials, employees or agents of the City of any such documents, instruments, certifications and opinions, or the doing by them of any act in connection with any of the matters which are the subject of this Resolution, shall constitute conclusive evidence of both the Authority’s and their approval of the terms, provisions and contents thereof and of all changes, modifications, amendments, revisions and alterations made therein and shall conclusively establish their absolute, unconditional and irrevocable authority with respect thereto from the Authority and the authorization, approval and ratification by the Authority of the documents, instruments, certifications and opinions so executed and the actions so taken. All actions heretofore taken by the Finance Director and all other officers, officials, employees and agents of the Authority, including without limitation the expenditure of funds and the selection, appointment and employment of Special Counsel and financial advisors and agents, in connection with issuance and sale of the Note, together with all other actions taken in connection with any of the matters which are the subject hereof, be and the same is hereby in all respects authorized, adopted, specified, accepted, ratified, approved and confirmed. Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 60 / 63 -23- Section 12.2. Proceedings Constitute Contract; Enforcement Thereof. The provisions of this Resolution shall constitute a contract between the Authority and the Owner and the provisions thereof shall be enforceable by the Owner by mandamus, accounting, mandatory injunction or any other suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity that is presently or may hereafter be authorized under the laws of the State in any court of competent jurisdiction. Such contract is made under and is to be construed in accordance with the laws of the State. After the issuance and delivery of any Note, this Resolution and any supplemental Resolution shall not be repealable, but shall be subject to modification or amendment to the extent and in the manner provided in this Resolution, but to no greater extent and in no other manner. Section 12.3. Benefits of Resolution Limited to the Authority and the Owner. With the exception of rights or benefits herein expressly conferred, nothing expressed or mentioned in or to be implied from this Resolution or the Note is intended or should be construed to confer upon or give to any person other than the Authority and the Owner of the Note any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of or in respect to this Resolution or any covenant, condition, stipulation, promise, agreement or provision herein contained. The Resolution and all of the covenants, conditions, stipulations, promises, agreements and provisions hereof are intended to be and shall be for and inure to the sole and exclusive benefit of the City, the Authority and the Owner from time to time of the Note as herein and therein provided. Section 12.4. No Personal Liability. No officer or employee of the Authority shall be individually or personally liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Note. Nothing herein contained shall, however, relieve any such officer or employee from the performance of any duty provided or required by law. Section 12.5. Effect of Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Whenever this Resolution requires any action to be taken on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, such action shall be taken on the first business day occurring thereafter. Whenever in this Resolution the time within which any action is required to be taken or within which any right will lapse or expire shall terminate on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, such time shall continue to run until midnight on the next succeeding business day. Section 12.6. Partial Invalidity. If any one or more of the covenants or agreements or portions thereof provided in this Resolution on the part of the City, the Authority or the Registrar to be performed should be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, then such covenant or covenants, or such agreement or agreements, or such portions thereof, shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants and agreements or portions thereof provided in this Resolution and the invalidity thereof shall in no way affect the validity of the other provisions of this Resolution or of the Note, but the Owner of the Note shall retain all the rights and benefits accorded to them hereunder and under any applicable provisions of law. If any provisions of this Resolution shall be held or deemed to be or shall, in fact, be inoperative or unenforceable or invalid as applied in any particular case in any jurisdiction or jurisdictions or in all jurisdictions, or in all cases because it conflicts with any constitution or statute or rule of public policy, or for any other reason, such circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering the provision in question inoperative or unenforceable or invalid in any other case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein contained inoperative or unenforceable or invalid to any extent whatever. Section 12.7. Law and Place of Enforcement of this Resolution. The Resolution shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State. All suits and actions arising out of this Resolution shall be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State except to the extent necessary Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 61 / 63 -24- for enforcement, by any trustee or receiver appointed by or pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution, or remedies under this Resolution. Section 12.8. Effect of Article and Section Headings and Table of Contents. The headings or titles of the several Articles and Sections hereof, and any table of contents appended hereto or to copies hereof, shall be solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning, construction, interpretation or effect of this Resolution. Section 12.9. Repeal of Inconsistent Resolution. Any Resolution of the City, or the Authority and any part of any resolution, inconsistent with this Resolution is hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 12.10. Publication and Effectiveness of this Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage by the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City. Section 12.11 Authority to Execute Redevelopment Contract and Approve Plan. The Chairman and Secretary are authorized and directed to execute the Redevelopment Contract, in the form presented with such changes as the Chairman, in his discretion deems proper. The Plan is approved and adopted. [The remainder of this page intentionally left blank.] Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 62 / 63 -25- PASSED AND ADOPTED: ______________________, 2014. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (SEAL)By: Chairman ATTEST: By: Secretary Grand Island Regular Meeting - 6/18/2014 Page 63 / 63