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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 94-018 - Amending agreement between the COR & the economic development corp for an economic development revolving loan fund program RESOLUTION NO. �O A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDDING AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM WHEREAS,the City Council approved an Agreement dated June 1 , 1993, between the City of Redding and the Economic Development Corporation, a California non-profit corporation, for the administration of the Revolving Loan Fund for economic development for a term of twelve (12) months from June 1 , 1993 through May 31, 1994; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Corporation has requested an amendment to the Agreement; and i WHEREAS, the City of Redding has concurred with this request; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves Amendment No. 1 to the above-referenced Agreement dated June 1, 1993. 1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the lst day of February 1994, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, �bss Arness NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: done CARL AR ESS, Mayor City of Redding ATTEST: i ONNIE STR HMAYER, y CVerk I FORM APPROVED: *RA -D'&A4LL A. HAY$, City Attorney d:\rpt\amendedc.cc I AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF REDDING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM THISAMENDMENT, made and entered into this day of , 1994, by and between the City of Redding (hereinafter called "City") and the Economic Development Corporation, a California non-profit corporation, (hereinafter called "EDC"). WHEREAS, the City and the EDC entered into an Agreement on June 1, 1993; and WHEREAS, the City and the EDC wish to amend the Agreement, specifically Section VI, Subsection B, Page 3, pertaining to the maximum loan amount; NOW, THEREFORE, the City and the EDC agree to the following amendment to the Agreement to read as follows: In Section VI, Subsection B, Page 3, an additional paragraph shall be inserted as follows: "The maximum loan amount may only be increased above the established limits upon review and approval by the City of Redding Loan Committee." The above amendment does not change any other provision of the Agreement which is incorporated herein by reference. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the date and year above written. CITY OF REDDING BY: CARL ARNESS, Mayor ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BY: ATTEST: CONNIE STROHMAYER, City Clerk FORM APPROVED: RANDALL A. HAYS, City Attorney AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF REDDING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this L-rday of ' 19 , by and between the CITY OF REDDING, a municipal corporation ereinafter called "CITY" and the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a California non- profit corporation, hereinafter called "EDC." WITNESSETH.- WHEREAS, ITNESSETH:WHEREAS, the CITY has entered into a grant agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program within CITY; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of CITY, to provide certain economic development services in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the EDC is the appropriate provider of Revolving Loan Funds for the purpose of economic development by creating or retaining jobs for low/moderate-income residents of the City of Redding; WhIEREAS, the Revolving Loan Fund has been established by CITY as an important part of its economic development effort and has contributed a total of $180,400 since 1988; and WHEREAS, the CITY is providing $40,000 for FY 1992-93 and an additional $46,500 for FY 1993-94 from the City CDBG program for this purpose; WHEREAS, EDC has been designated by the State of California and the County of Shasta as a nonprofit Economic Development Corporation, and by the 'i United States Small Business Administration to package SBA 503, 504, and 7A loans; WHEREAS, EDC has been providing financial counseling services and loan packaging assistance in Shasta County since 1964, and is capable of providing the hereinafter stated services as required for the implementation of the CITY's Revolving Loan Fund through the utilization of CDBG funds. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and the mutual obligations of the parties as herein expressed, the parties hereto agree as follows: i 9 q 'D 3—2-�3 1 C-' 22c r. I_I 1 _ I_ICD I_I{_) 4GREEMENT/City of Redding & EDC Revolving Loan Fund Program Page 3 V. PROGRAM INCOME. A. Funds provided under this Agreement shall be returned to the Revolving Loan Program Fund as they are repaid and recycled to other projects meeting the Loan Guidelines of the program. B. "Program Income" means amounts received by EDC generated from the use of funds under the terms of this Agreement. It includes, but is not limited to the following: 1 . Proceeds from the disposition by sale or long-term lease of real property purchased with CDBG funds; 2. Income from the temporary use, lease, or sale of properties acquired or developed with CDBG funds; 3. Payments of principal and interest on loans made using CDBG funds; 4. Interest earned on CDBG funds held in a revolving fund account; 5. Interest earned on program income pending disposition of such income; and 6. Fees charged to clients in conjunction with the provisions of services and/or financing assisted with CDBG funds. C. Program income may be retained by EDC and used for those activities as set out in Exhibit "A." D. Program income earned shall be substantially disbursed to the approved activities prior to requesting disbursement of additional funds from CITY. EDC shall show all program income generated using CDBG funds as adjustments on their requests for funds submitted to CITY. E. In the event that EDC is unable to expend all program income in the current year, it will be considered as carryover funds available for successive CDBG grant years. If the Agreement is terminated those funds shall revert to CITY. VI. RECORDS. A. EDC agrees to keep all necessary books and records including property, personnel and financial records in connection with the services 9 311_I ;_�6-7 01 2'9 1_II�II_12 I I AGREEMENT/City of Redding & EDC Revolving loan Fund Program Page 5 E. In addition, in order to meet HUD requirements for benefit to low/moderate income persons, EDC shall obtain and maintain the following for each loan package: 1 . For businesses which will create new jobs: a. A copy of a written Agreement containing: (1 ) A commitment by the business that it will make at least 60% of the jobs available to low- and moderate-income persons and will provide training for any of those jobs requiring special skills or education; (2) A listing by job title of the permanent jobs to be created indicating which jobs will be available to low- and moderate-income persons, which jobs are part-time, and which jobs require special skills or education; and (3) A description of actions to be taken by the grantee and business to ensure that low- and moderate-income persons receive first consideration for those jobs; and b. A listing by job title of the permanent jobs filled, which jobs were available to low- and moderate-income persons, and a description of how first consideration was given to such persons for those jobs. 2. For businesses which will retain existing jobs: a. Evidence that in the absence of CDBG assistance jobs will be lost; and i b. A listing by job title of permanent jobs retained, indicating which of those jobs are part time and (where it is known) which are held by low- and moderate-income persons at the time the CDBG assistance is provided. c. Where applicable, identification of any of the retained jobs (other than those known to be held by low- and moderate- income persons) which are projected to become available to low- and moderate-income persons through job turnover within two years of the time CDBG assistance is provided. Information upon which the job turnover projections were based shall also be included in the records; and I I j I AGREEMENT/City of Redding & EDC Revolving Loan Fund Program Page 7 CITY shall hold EDC, its officers, boards and commissions, and members thereof, its employees or agents, harmless of and free from any and all liabilities which arise out of or are related to the acts or omissions of the CITY in any way relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. EDC shall indemnify CITY, its officers, boards and commissions, and all members thereof, its employees and agents, from any judgment rendered against them or any sums paid out in settlement, or otherwise, arising out of any act or omission of EDC in any way relating to the subject of this Agreement. CITY shall indemnify EDC, its officers, boards and commissions, and all members thereof, its employees and agents, from any judgment rendered against them or any sums paid out in settlement, or otherwise arising out of any act or omission of CITY in any way relating to the subject of this Agreement. IX. INSURANCE PROVISIONS. EDC shall obtain commercial general liability insurance naming the City, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds in the amount of $1 ,000,000 combined single limits. A policy of workers compensation insurance meeting California statutory requirements shall be obtained. A certificate of insurance evidencing such comprehensive general liability insurance and workers compensation insurance shall be furnished to the City guaranteeing City 10 days notice of cancellation or reduction in coverage in a form approved by the City Risk Manager. X. LEGAL COMPUANCES. i EDC shall at all times during the term of this Agreement comply with all legal requirements, including any applicable Federal, State or City regulations, and shall secure at its full cost and expense any and all permits, applications or other requirements in connection therewith. XI. COND/TIONS Of AGREEMENT. A. CITY shall retain ultimate control over matters involving the exercise of judgement and discretion in carrying out the intended program provided for by CDBG funds. B. EDC shall comply with the requirements of Title 24, Part 135, Employment Opportunities for Businesses and Lower-Income Persons in Connection with Assisted Project. I AGREEMENT/City of Redding & EDC Revolving Loan Fund Program Page 9 J. EDC shall not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex or religion, or against an otherwise qualified handicapped individual. K. EDC shall comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. L. It is the responsibility of EDC to comply with all requirements outlined in this Agreement. Should a default occur, no additional funds will be allocated to the Revolving Loan Fund until such time as all obligations outlined in this Agreement are satisfied. CITY OF DING C By CARL ARNESS, Mayor ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION By 57 ATTEST: --ONNIE STR HMAYER, COlerk :ORM APPROVED: 3A DALL A. HA S, y Attorney D:\Dl\EDCRLF-AGR 0 • EXHIBIT "A" - Scope of Services Page 2 _. EDC must certify for each loan application that assistance will be either: 1 . Of primary benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, which for purposes of this Agreement means that at least 60% of the jobs affected (i.e., created or retained) meet the following requirements: a. Be made available to low/moderate income persons; or b. Be held by low/moderate income persons. (Low/moderate income persons are those whose total household income prior to being hired do not exceed 80% of the Median Area Income as annually established and updated by HUD and provided by the CITY to EDC; or 2. That the project is in a Redevelopment Area and will aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight. 0. EDC shall determine those participants who are eligible for services, the extent of such services and the amount, if any, of Revolving Loan Funds to be expended for such services. V. EDC agrees to establish a goal to obligate 75% of funds available within the next twelve months, and to maintain this percentage level at all times thereafter, except when the fund falls below $15,000. I EDC agrees to establish a goal of funding a minimum of 67% of loans packaged. '. EDC agrees to establish a goal to obtain private local loan commitments for the purpose of supporting the goals of the Revolving Loan Fund Program in the amount of $150,000 over the next two years and be able to show that they are actively pursuing that goal. 1. EDC agrees to establish an accounting procedure to ensure program principal will not be encroached upon by program administrative costs. 1. EDC agrees that if for any reason the funds covered under this Agreement are no longer used for the established purpose, that all payments from the CITY contribution to the revolving loan fund will be returned to the CITY's Community Development Block Grant Program. i. The representative of CITY shall have the right to review and monitor services performed pursuant to this Agreement. CITY, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives shall have the right to inspect and/or audit any books, documents, papers and records of EDC which are directly pertinent to the services performed under this Agreement. TABLE OF CONTENTS PA GE I. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 111. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 IV. INELIGIBLE LOAN ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 V. TARGET AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 VI. TYPES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A. Jobs Generated/Retained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 B. Maximum Loan Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 C. Private Financial Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 D. Loan Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 E. Interest Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 F. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 G. Timely Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 H. Recapture of Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 I. Compliance with City and Federal Conditions/Regulations . . . . . . 5 J. Interest Supplements and Loan Guarantees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 VII. LOAN APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS 6 VIII. ADMINISTRATION/LOAN APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 IX. DELINQUENT LOAN/LOAN DEFAULT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 X. SALE OR TRANSFER OF BUSINESS; ASSUMPTION OF RLF LOANS 10 1 Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund/Operating Procedures Page 2 - Parking facilities; - Relocation; - Project "soft costs" (i.e., reasonable engineering and architectural costs); - Working capital (In tandem with a bank loan, no singular working capital loans will be made; working capital loans will generally be limited to 30 percent of the total Loan Fund portfolio); - Venture capital; - SBA 504 Program Companion Loan (Provides long term, fixed rate financing for land and building acquisition, construction and equipment; requires a minimum 50% private loan and 10% equity.) The RLF may be used to provide up to 5% of the required equity. /V. INELIGIBLE LOAN ACTIVITIES i The following activities/borrowers will not be eligible for an RLF loan: - Non-profit organizations; - Speculative building and renovation; - Land banking; j - Loans for the sole purpose of investing in high interest accounts or other investments not related to direct job creation/retention. i - Substitution of HUD monies for private financing. - Use of HUD monies for refinance of existing debt. V. TARGET AREA The RLF may be used throughout the City of Redding providing that it is demonstrated that the funded activities principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons and/or aid in the elimination of slums and blighted areas. j I - - I Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund/Operating Procedures Page 4 1 . Projects whose risk would and can prevent the full participation and/or investment by the private sector. 2. New business - these projects would involve entrepreneurs engaged in new businesses, but because of a lack of a "track record" would prohibit private sector financing without public leveraging. 3. Other situations in which the primary lender can affirm that "but for" public leveraging of the financial package, the project would not be feasible. D. Loan Terms i 1 . Loans for building construction/renovation/expansion/demolition, improvements and land and building acquisition may have terms of up to a maximum of seven (7) years. The actual term is negotiable; the deal must justify the maximum term. 2. Loans for capital equipment may have terms of up to a maximum of seven (7) years. The actual term is negotiable; the deal must justify the maximum term. ! 3. Loans for interim financing, project "soft costs" may have terms of up to a maximum of seven (7) years. The actual term is negotiable; the deal must justify the maximum term. 4. The term for working capital loans shall not exceed five (5) years. 5. In no case will the loan term exceed the economic life of the asset to be financed or the term of the lease. i E. Interest Rate The RLF is intended to be a flexible financing tool. The interest rate will be determined as per HUD guidelines, based on projected return on investment (ROI) and tailored for the specific need of the project. Interest rates shall reflect the amounts of risk and pledged security as determined and evaluated by the EDCLC. Under the appropriate circumstances, loans may be made which permit "interest only" payments for a short period of time at the front end of a loan period. I Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund/Operating Procedures Page 6 J. Interest Supplements and Loan Guarantee Interest supplements and loan guarantees will be handled by the EDCLC on a case-by-case basis, generally in accordance with this Exhibit. VII. LOAN APPLICATION ANO APPROVAL PROCESS All applications for RLF will be made through the EDC. This office will provide application forms, screen applicants, will analyze the applications using RLF standards and will present all loans to the EDCLC for approval or rejection. The following are the general processing steps: A. Initial Applicant Contact. 1 . Applicant makes inquiry; 2. EDC discusses RLF purpose, procedures, and requirements with applicant; i i 3. EDC may also refer applicants to other sources of public and private capital and, if necessary, direct a client to small business assistance programs. B. EDC provides/sends out application form and operating procedures to applicant. C. Applicant returns completed application form, including proof of private financing commitments and application fee. i D. EDC reviews the application to insure that it is complete and to determine initial eligibility, will check credit and other references, undertake credit analysis, rate the applications and prepare a loan report (EDC recommendations). EDC will submit request to City for an environmental determination and review of HUD "necessary" and "appropriate" determination. Environmental clearance must be obtained before loan approval. The EDC report is then presented to the EDCLC. i E. The EDCLC considers the application and votes to award or deny the loan application, and any imposed conditions. Applicant will be notified by the EDC. i i Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund/Operating Procedures Page 8 feasibility of the borrower and the loan package, and the achievement of the public policy goals established for this program. B. Loan Approval Authority The EDCLC shall have the final approval power for all loans. C. Loan Servicing and Disbursements Following loan approval, all loan proceeds will be processed through the EDC office. The City Finance Department will arrange disbursement when all environmental and other clearances are received and all contracts are signed and executed, and certified for compliance by the City of Redding Department of Planning and Community Development. Upon receipt of funds from the City, the EDC will issue payment warrants and establish the borrower's payment schedule. Loan servicing and counseling will be conducted by EDC. EDC will maintain an account, clearly separate from other accounts EDC may hold, at a banking institution of its choice located within the City of Redding, in which to deposit all payments made on outstanding RLF loans. EDC will utilize these recaptured RLF funds to finance future loan awards. D. Administrative Costs Administrative charges for loan origination and any other administrative costs related to this program up to the point through loan settlement shall be reimbursed to EDC in the following manner: 1 . A $250 application fee may be charged to the borrower. 2. A two percent maximum loan fee charged to the borrower. This amount may be added to the principal of the loan and amortized over the life of the loan. 3. Administrative costs, screening, analysis and processing will be an allowable expense against program interest only. 4. Any charges made shall not exceed the actual cost of providing the service. • • :conomic Development Revolving Loan Fund/Operating Procedures Page 10 the loan shall be declared to be in default. The case shall be referred to the City Attorney for review and to recommend appropriate action. Actions to be taken are: 1 . The loan may be referred to a collection agency. 2. The EDC may take legal action against the borrower to enforce guarantees and security as approved by the City Attorney. Reasonable legal fees and collection processing costs will be an allowed administrative charge, if appropriate. X. SALE OR TRANSFER OF BUSINESS; ASSUMPTION OF RLF LOANS If all or any part of said business or an interest therein is sold or transferred by Borrower without EDC's prior written consent, EDC may, at EDC's option, declare the Loan and all indebtedness of Borrower to EDC immediately due and payable regardless of any provision or term to the contrary contained in any promissory note securing same. EDC shall have waived such option if, prior to the sale or transfer, EDC and the person(s) to whom the business is to be sold or transferred reach agreement in writing. If EDC has waived the option and if the Borrower's successor in interest has executed a written assumption agreement, with terms, provisions, and conditions accepted in writing by EDC, EDC shall release Borrower from all obligations under this Term Loan Agreement and the promissory note. The loan note and agreement shall include a provision that EDC shall have a right to declare a balance of the loan and any other indebtedness of borrower immediately due and payable in the event of any sale or transfer without EDC's consent. A. Procedure for RLF Loan Assumptions are: 1 . Written request to sell or transfer business submitted to EDC by Borrower. Such request shall include the name/address of Borrower's successor in interest and all terms, provision and conditions pertinent to sale or transfer of said business. Such a request shall also include an agreement by the borrower and its proposed successor to provide to EDC such financial information concerning the proposed successor as shall be requested by EDC. 2. EDC shall approve or deny Borrower's request to sell or transfer said business in writing within 30 days of receipt of written request. i RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDDING AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND ADOPTING CHANGES TO THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND OPERATING PROCEDURES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAMI's WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redding has established a Revolving Loan Fund for Economic Development; and WHEREAS, during the period from 1988 through 1992, the City of Redding (City) assigned $180,400 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used for this purpose; and WHEREAS, the additional CDBG funds in the amount of $40,000 in the 1992-93 fiscal year and $46,500 in the 1993-94 fiscal year have been set aside to be used for this purpose; and WHEREAS, the City of Redding and the Economic Development Corporation desire to make changes in the Revolving Loan Fund Operating Procedures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding as follows: 1. The Agreement between the City of Redding and the Economic Development Corporation providing additional funding to the Revolving Loan Fund and adopting changes to the Revolving Loan Fund Operating Procedures is hereby approved. 2. The Mayor of the City of Redding is hereby authorized and directed to sign all necessary documents on behalf of the City of Redding, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest the signature of the Mayor and to impress the official seal of the City of Redding on the aforesaid documents. 3. A true copy of the Agreement referred to herein is attached hereto and made: a part hereof. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the day of 1993, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote: i AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CARL ARNESS, Mayor City of Redding ATTEST: CONNIE STROHMAYER, City Clerk FORM APPROVED: i RANDALL A. HAYS, City Attorney o.ut�si�c.rttF