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13-28 - RTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. 13-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, HEREBY AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE AN INFRASTRUCTURE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PROSPER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND PROSPER DEVELOPMENT LTD., RELATED TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST STREET AND PRESTON ROAD, AND THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS: SECTION 1: The Town Manager of the ]'own of Prosper, Texas, is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Town Council of the Town of Prosper. Texas, an Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement between the Prosper Economic Development Corporation, the Town of Prosper, Texas, and Preston Development, Ltd., related to the design and construction of certain drainage improvements at the northeast corner of the intersection of First Street and Preston Road, and the Town of Prosper, Texas, as hereto attached. SECTION 2: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. RESOLVED 'THIS THE 23 RD day of April, 2013. APPROVED: Ray Smith, � ayor ATTEST: Robyn Bathe, Town Secretary S TATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF COLLIN § INFRASTRUCTURE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT This Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement") is made by and among the Prosper Economic Development Corporation ("PEDC"), the Town of Prosper, Texas ("Town"), and Preston Development, Ltd. ("Preston Development") (collectively the "Parties" or singularly a "Party"), acting by and through their respective authorized officers. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Town intends to cause the design and construction of certain drainage improvements at the northeast comer of the intersection of First Street and Preston Road in the Town, to provide underground drainage, in accordance with plans approved by the Town (the `Drainage Project"); and WHEREAS, the Drainage Project will be constructed by the Town if the PEDC and Preston Development agree to contribute funding for the Drainage Project to be provided to the Town prior to commencement of any work; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the design and construction of the Drainage Project is One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($130,000.00) (the "Project Costs"), and WHEREAS, the Town has Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) available in the First Street Improvement Project Fund to apply to the Project Costs (the "Town Contribution") and is willing to undertake the Project, provided the PEDC and Preston Development contribute funding for the Project Costs; and WHEREAS, Preston Development has agreed to pay Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to the Town towards the Project Costs of the Drainage Project (the "Preston Development Contribution"; and WHEREAS, PEDC has agreed to pay Fifty -Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) to the Town toward the Project Costs for the Drainage Project (the "PEDC Contribution"); and WHEREAS, the PEDC has adopted programs for promoting economic development; and WHEREAS, the PEDC has determined that the Drainage Project constitutes Infrastructure as defined by Section 501.103,'I'exas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the PEDC has determined that the payment of Project Costs is suitable to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises within the Town and constitutes a "project", as that term is defined in the Development Corporation Act, Chapters 501-505 of the Texas Local Government Code (the "Act"); and Page 1 Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project � Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832) WHEREAS, the PEDC and Town find and determine that this Agreement will further the objectives of the PEDC, will benefit the Town and the Town's inhabitants, will promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the Town; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: Article I Definitions Wherever used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them: "Commencement of Construction" shall mean that: (i) the plans have been prepared and all approvals thereof and permits with respect thereto required by applicable governmental authorities have been obtained for construction of the Drainage Project; and (ii) all necessary permits for the construction of the Drainage Project pursuant to the respective plans therefore having been issued by all applicable governmental authorities. "Completion of Construction" shall mean: (i) substantial completion of the Drainage Project; and (ii) the City has accepted the Drainage Project. "Contribution" collectively means the PEDC Contribution, the Preston Development Contribution and the Town Contribution. "Drainage Project" means the design and construction of certain drainage improvements at the northeast corner of the intersection of First Street and Preston Road in the Town to provide underground drainage in accordance with plans approved by the Town. "Effective Date" means the last date of execution hereof. "Expiration Date" means the Parties have fully satisfied their respective obligations under this Agreement. "Force Majeure" shall mean any contingency or cause beyond the reasonable control of a Party including, without limitation, acts of God or the public enemy, war, riot, civil commotion, insurrection, adverse weather, government or de facto governmental action (unless caused by acts or omissions of such Party), fires, explosions or floods, strikes, slowdowns or work stoppages. "Infrastructure" shall have the same meaning assigned by Section 501.103, Texas Local Government Code. Page 2 Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832) "PEDC" means the Prosper Economic Development Corporation. "Preston Development" means Preston Development, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership. "Town" means the Town of Prosper, Collin County, Texas. Article 11 Term The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and continue until the Expiration Date, unless sooner terminated as provided herein. Article III Infrastructure Payment 3.1 Drainage Project Construction. The Town agrees, subject to events of Force Majeure, to cause Commencement of Construction of the Drainage Project to occur within six (6) months after the Effective Date and, subject to events of Force Majeure, to cause Completion of Construction of the Drainage Project to occur within eighteen (18) months thereafter. 3.2 Contribution Pavments. The PEDC agrees to pay the PEDC Contribution to the Town within five (5) business days after written request by the Town. Preston Development agrees to pay the Preston Road Contribution to the Town within five (5) business days after written request by the Town. 3.3 Use of Contribution Funds. The Town agrees to use the Contribution Funds for payment of Project Costs for the Drainage Project. The Town shall refund the PEDC Contribution to the PEDC if the Town does not undertake the Drainage Project. The Town shall refund the Preston Development Contribution to the Preston Development if the Town does not undertake the Drainage Project. If the actual costs to design and construct the Drainage Project are less than the total Contribution, the Town shall, within thirty (30) days after Completion of Construction of the Drainage Project, refund to PEDC and Preston Development a prorated share of their respective Contributions in excess of the actual costs of the Drainage Project. Article IV Termination This Agreement shall terminate upon any one of the following: (a) by written agreement of the Parties; (b) upon the Expiration Date, and (c) by either Party, if any subsequent Federal or State legislation or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction declares or renders this Agreement invalid, illegal or unenforceable. Page 3 Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project � Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832) Article V Miscellaneous 5.1 Binding Agreement; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, affiliates, administrators, executors, and permitted assigns of the respective Parties. This Agreement may not be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party. 5.2 Limitation on Liability. It is acknowledged and agreed by the Parties that the terms hereof are not intended to and shall not be deemed to create a partnership or joint venture among the Parties. It is understood and agreed between the Parties that Town, in satisfying the conditions of this Agreement, has acted independently, and PEDC assumes no responsibilities or liabilities to third parties in connection with these actions. 5.3 Authorization. Each Party represents that it has full capacity and authority to grant all rights and assume all obligations that are granted and assumed under this Agreement. 5.4 Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be deemed received three (3) days thereafter sent by United States Mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the Party at the address set forth below or on the day actually received as sent by courier or otherwise hand delivered. If intended for the PEDC, to Attn: Jim Wicker, President Prosper Economic Development Corporation 170 N. Preston Road, Suite 50 P.O. Box 1060 Prosper, Texas 75078-1060 972.346.3397 — telephone If intended for the 'Town: Attn: Harlan Jefferson Town Manager Town of Prosper P.O. Box 307 Prosper, Texas 75078 972.346.2640 — telephone With a copy to: Peter G. Smith Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, L.L.P. 1800 Lincoln Plaza 500 N. Akard Dallas, Texas 75201 214.965.9900 — telephone Page 4 Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project I Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832) If intended for Preston Development: Attn: John Harris Preston Development, Ltd. 170 N. Preston Road, Suite 10 Prosper, Texas 75078 972.347.1970 - telephone 5.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter covered in this Agreement. There is no other collateral oral or written Agreement between the Parties that in any manner relates to the subject matter of this Agreement, except as provided in any Exhibits attached hereto. 5.6 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas; and venue for any action concerning this Agreement shall be in the State District Court of Collin County, Texas. The Parties agree to submit to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of said Court. 5.7 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by the mutual written agreement of the Parties. 5.8 Lev -al Construction. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect other provisions, and it is the intention of the Parties to this Agreement that in lieu of each provision that is found to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, a provision be added to this Agreement which is legal, valid and enforceable and is as similar in terms as possible to the provision found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable. 5.9 Recitals. The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein. 5.10 Counter -parts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Each of the counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument, but all of the counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. 5.11 Exhibits. Any exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference for the purposes wherever reference is made to the same. 5.12 Survival of Covenants. Any of the representations, warranties, covenants., and obligations of the parties, as well as any rights and benefits of the Parties, pertaining to a period of time following the termination of this Agreement shall survive termination. 5.13 EmOovinent of Undocumented Workers. During the term of this Agreement the Town agrees not to knowingly employ any undocumented workers, and if convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. Section 1324a (1), the Town shall repay the amount of the funds received by the Page 5 Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project I Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832) Town from the PEDC as of the date of such conviction within 120 business days after the date the Town is notified by the PEDC of such conviction, plus interest at the rate of 6% compounded annually from the date of the conviction until paid. The Town is not liable for a violation of this section by a subsidiary, affiliate, or franchisee of the 'Town or by a person with whom the Town contracts. (Signature page to follow) Page 6 I Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832) =ZZMA, ra EXECUTED on this day of —17 2013. PROSPER ECONOMIC DEELOPMENT CORPORATION By: Jid icker. President Approved as to Form: By:'= Peter G. �njh EXECUTED on this day of rn QQ 2013. TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS By: zi K, flarlanJefffier Town Manager Vk EXECUTED on this �r day of 2013. PRESTON DEVELOPMENT, LTD. Page 7 Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project I Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832) . F68 BRAiT f -4- i i "Ir PEDC Acknowledgment State of Texas § County of Collin § A This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of M� 2013, by Jim Wicker, as President of the Prosper Economic Development Corporation, a Texas nonprofit corporation, for and on behalf of said corporation. = 'r GAMM Q. WEAVER MY COMMISSION EXPIRES �€ October 25, 2018 State of Texas § County of Collin § _z5 N otary Public in and for The State of Texas My Commission Expires: C� r2 l Prosper Acknowledgment This instrument was acknowledged before me on the I j & day of _ 2013, by Harlan Jefferson, as Town Manager of the Town of Prosper, Texas, a Texas ome rule municipality, for and on behalf of said municipality. ryR� CARa WEBS W C{AMISSIONEXPIR ES hOVJO25,20I3 .s Notary Public in and for The State of Texas My Commission Expires: /L) - a%j " 1 Page 8 Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832) Preston Development Acknowledgment State of Texas § County of Collin § .14 This instrument was acknowledged before me on the —Z 4A by John Harris, as 79�j of Preston Development, Ltd., a for and on behalf of said plYership. Robyn D, Bat"tio N—ary Publ#c, State of Texas Comm. Exp. 05-04-15 Notary Ptklic in and for The State of Texas day of Ar." I , 2013, Texas Mited partnership, My Commission Expires: 15-- Paoc 9 Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage Project Prosper EDC and Town of Prosper (TM 58832)