HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 CON SA Community Housing Works - Affordable Housing Project WITOD Phase 2GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
[Transit -Oriented Infill Affordable Housing and Paradise Creek Enhancement Project]
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, dated as of August 18,
2015 for identification purposes only (the "Grant Agreement"), is made and entered into by and
between the SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AS THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (the "Successor Agency"), and
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("CHW"), with
reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, CHW is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation whose
purposes include development and operation of such affordable housing in, among other areas,
the County of San Diego;
B. WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of National
City ("CDC") and Paradise Creek Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership (the
"Phase I Developer"), entered into that certain "Disposition and Development Agreement," dated
as of June 21, 2011 (the "DDA");
C. WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City ("Agency")
was established by Ordinance No. 1164, dated April 11, 1967. The City formed the CDC and
the Housing Authority of the City of National City ("Housing Authority") by Ordinance No. 1484,
dated October 14, 1975. The CDC was established to enable both the Agency and the Housing
Authority to operate under a single board and single entity. The CDC was responsible for the
administration of redevelopment activities within the City of National City;
D. WHEREAS, On February 1, 2012, California redevelopment agencies were
dissolved, successor agencies were established as successor agencies to the former
redevelopment agencies pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34173, and successor
agencies were tasked with, among other things, paying, and performing and enforcing the
enforceable obligations of the former redevelopment agencies. The City elected to serve as the
successor agency to the CDC upon the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to
Resolution No. 2012-15 on January 10, 2012. The Successor Agency is a distinct and separate
legal entity from the City, and is named "Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency" ("Successor Agency");
E. WHEREAS, pursuant to the DDA and as more particularly provided therein,
Phase I Developer will construct, in two (2) Phases, the Scope of Development on the Site (the
"Project"), including, without limitation, a total of two hundred one (201) affordable rental
housing units, certain community facilities for the use of the residents of both Phase I and
Phase II, and certain offsite improvements including, without limitation, (i) improvement of the
Paradise Creek Parcel, and (b) improvement and expansion, for the benefit of the entire
community, of Paradise Creek Educational Park;
F. WHEREAS, the obligations of Phase I Developer with respect to the
development of Phase II have been assigned to Paradise Creek II Housing Partners, L.P., a
California limited partnership ("Developer"), pursuant to that certain Assignment and
Assumption Agreement by and between Phase I Developer and Developer dated as of ,40
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G. WHEREAS, Successor Agency holds, within its Capital Improvements Fund, the
sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000) to be used to
finance development of affordable housing projects such as the Project (the "Funds");
H. WHEREAS, the Funds are proceeds of that certain "$39,660,000 Community
Development Commission of the City of National City (San Diego County, California) (National
City Redevelopment Project) 2011 Tax Allocation Bonds" (the "Bonds");
WHEREAS, Successor Agency desires also to foster the development of private
nonprofit, community -based, service organizations with the capacity to develop and/or finance
affordable housing projects in National City such as the Project; and
J. WHEREAS, accordingly, Successor Agency, on the terms and conditions set
forth in this Grant Agreement, intends to grant the sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine
Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000) to CHW for the purpose of permitting CHW to provide part of
the financing for Phase II of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and
conditions herein contained, Successor Agency and CHW agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized words and terms used in this Grant
Agreement and not defined in this Grant Agreement (including, without limitation, in the Recitals
above) shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the DDA. Other capitalized words and
terms used in this Grant Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed thereto where first used
or as set forth in this Section 1.1. Capitalized terms used in an exhibit attached hereto and not
defined therein shall also have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1.
"CHW Loan Note" means the promissory note to be made by Developer to
evidence the CHW Loan.
"DDA" shall mean that certain Disposition and Development Agreement, dated as
of June 21, 2011, by and between CDC and Developer, as such document may be amended
and implemented by the parties thereto and as assigned, with respect to Phase II, by Phase
Developer to Developer.
"Grant for Phase II" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 of this Grant
Agreement.
1.2 Singular and Plural Terms. Any defined term used in the plural in this
Grant Agreement shall refer to all members of the relevant class and any defined term used in
the singular shall refer to any number of the members of the relevant class.
1.3 Accounting Principles. Any accounting term used and not specifically
defined in this Grant Agreement shall be construed in conformity with, and all financial data
required to be submitted under this Grant Agreement shall be prepared in conformity with,
generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis or in accordance with
such other principles or methods as are reasonably acceptable to Successor Agency.
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1.4 References and Other Terms. References herein to Articles, Sections
and Exhibits shall be construed as references to this Grant Agreement unless a different
document is named. References to subparagraphs shall be construed as references to the
same Section in which the reference appears. The terms "including" and "include" mean
"including (include) without limitation".
1.5 Exhibits Incorporated. All attachments to this Grant Agreement, as now
existing and as the same may from time to time be modified, are incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. PARTIES
2.1 Successor Agency. Successor Agency is the Successor Agency of the
CDC and any successor to its rights, powers and responsibilities. The principal offices of
Successor Agency are located at 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California 91950.
2.2 CHW. CHW is Community HousingWorks, a California nonprofit, public
benefit corporation. The principal offices of CHW are located at 2815 Camino del Rio South,
Suite 350, Suite 550, San Diego, California, 92108.
3. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
4. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RIGHT TO TERMINATE
If the DDA terminates prior to the Close of Escrow for Phase II, then Successor
Agency, in addition to any and all other rights it may have to terminate this Grant Agreement,
shall have the right to terminate this Grant Agreement by notice to CHW.
5. GRANT
5.1 Amount and Purpose. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement, Successor Agency agrees to make a grant to CHW for Phase II (the "Grant for
Phase II") in the amount of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars
($14,909,000) to be used for the sole purpose of CHW making the CHW Loan for Phase II to
Developer. Uses of the proceeds of the CHW Loan by Developer shall be limited to costs of
construction of capital improvements with a projected useful life of at least 30 years, including,
without limitation, predevelopment and other soft costs directly associated with such capital
improvements, as permitted pursuant to the documents governing the Bonds (collectively,
"Permissible Uses"). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Successor Agency
hereby acknowledges and agrees that the costs listed on the Budget for Grant Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit A constitute Permissible Uses hereunder. The CHW Loan
Agreement (as defined below) shall obligate Developer, in its capacity as Borrower, to use the
proceeds of the CHW Loan only for Permissible Uses as defined herein.
5.2 Conditions to Initial Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. Successor
Agency's obligation to make and disburse Nine Million Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand
Three Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($9,232,375)) of the Grant for Phase II (the "Initial
Disbursement") shall be subject to satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:
(a) Loan Agreement. CHW, as lender, and Developer, as borrower,
enter into a loan agreement, approved by the Executive Director (including, without limitation, all
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underlying loan documents), pursuant to which CHW uses the Grant for Phase II proceeds for
the purpose of making the CHW Loan to Developer on terms and conditions consistent with the
DDA (the "CHW Loan Agreement"). At the time of the Initial Disbursement, until the Close of
Escrow for Phase II, the CHW Loan shall be secured exclusively by the Work Product (as
defined in CHW Loan Agreement), and neither CHW nor the Successor Agency shall have any
additional security with respect to the CHW Loan other than the Work Product. Among other
things, the CHW Loan Agreement shall provide that: (1) neither it, nor any of its accompanying
documents (including, without limitation, the promissory note evidencing and/or the deed of trust
that will, following the Close of Escrow for Phase II, secure the CHW Loan) may be amended,
modified or rescinded without the prior written approval of the Executive Director, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Successor Agency shall be named a third -
party beneficiary of the same and (2) proceeds of the CHW Loan shall be used only for
Permissible Uses.
(b) No Default. No default by CHW under this Grant Agreement shall
then exist, and no event shall then exist which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time
or both, would constitute such a default by CHW and, if requested by the Executive Director,
Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
5.3 Conditions to Final Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. The remaining
Five Million Six Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($5,676,625)
of the Grant for Phase II (the "Final Disbursement") shall be disbursed concurrently with the
execution and delivery of this Grant Agreement, to an escrow account held by Old Republic Title
Company ("Escrow Agent") pursuant to escrow instructions which are mutually acceptable to
the Successor Agency and CHW. The Escrow Agent shall disburse upon satisfaction of the
following conditions precedent:
(a) Close of Escrow for Phase II. Escrow for Phase II must close
concurrently.
(b) Loan Agreement and Deed of Trust. The CHW Loan Agreement
shall be in full force and effect and no default shall exist thereunder. CHW and Developer shall
cause to be recorded a second priority deed of trust securing Developer's obligation to repay
CHW Loan in the Official Records.
(c) Disbursement Agreement. CHW, the Phase II Construction
Lender and Successor Agency have entered into an agreement for disbursement of the
Construction Amount of the Grant for Phase II substantially similar to the Construction
Lender/Successor Agency Disbursement Agreement for Phase II and such agreement has been
approved by Developer and the Tax Credit Partner for Phase II.
(d) Insurance. Successor Agency has received satisfactory evidence
that the insurance required pursuant to the Ground Lease for Phase II is in full force and effect.
(e) Representations and Warranties. The representations of CHW
contained in this Grant Agreement shall be correct in all material respects as of the Close of
Escrow for Phase II as though made on and as of that date and, if requested by the Executive
Director, Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
(f) No Default. No default by CHW under this Grant Agreement shall
then exist, and no event shall then exist which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time
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or both, would constitute such a default by CHW and, if requested by the Executive Director,
Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
(g) Use of Proceeds. Successor Agency has received a certification
from the Developer certifying that (i) that the proceeds of the CHW Loan spent by Developer to
date have been used only for Permissible Uses and (ii) unspent proceeds of the CHW Loan and
proceeds of the Final Disbursement will be used only for Permissible Uses.
5.4 Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. The Initial Disbursement of the Grant
for Phase II shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, be delivered
directly to CHW and shall be disbursed therefrom on or about the date hereof to pay
predevelopment expenses and certain site improvements in accordance with the Final Project
Budget for Phase II. Successor Agency acknowledges and agrees that, should Close of the
Phase II Escrow and/or the completion of Phase II of the Project not occur, Successor Agency,
as fee owner of the Site, will have nonetheless received a benefit based on the predevelopment
work and site improvements funded by the Initial Disbursement. The Final Disbursement of the
Grant for Phase II shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, be
deposited into the Phase II Escrow in time to permit the close thereof and shall be disbursed
therefrom at Close of the Phase II Escrow (a) to pay closing costs and expenses shown on the
closing statement for the Phase II Escrow, and (b) to the Construction Lender for Phase II for
deposit into a construction account from which disbursements shall be made periodically by the
Construction Lender only to pay Phase II Project Costs in accordance with the Final Project
Budget for Phase II.
5.5 Return of Grant for Phase II. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, if construction of Phase II of the Project has not commenced on or before December
31, 2018 (as the same may be extended with the consent of the Executive Director), to the
extent any portion of the Grant for Phase II has (a) not yet been disbursed to Developer or (b)
disbursed to Developer and repaid pursuant to the terms of the CHW Loan Agreement, such
undisbursed or repaid funds shall be returned from CHW to the Successor Agency.
5.6 DOF and Oversight Board Approval. The parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that this Grant Agreement is subject to review and approval by the Oversight Board
to the Successor Agency and the California Department of Finance and that, notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, the Grant Agreement shall not be deemed effective until the
Successor Agency has obtained such approval from the Oversight Board to the Successor
Agency and the California Department of Finance. Therefore, the Successor Agency and CHW
acknowledge and agree that, upon receipt of such approvals, the Grant for Phase II is an
unconditional and irrevocable obligation of the Successor Agency and cannot be recalled by the
Successor Agency due to any claim or demand from any governmental agency having
jurisdiction over the Site, including, without limitation, the California Department of Finance,
pursuant to its authority under Section 34179.6(h)(1)(B) of the California Health and Safety
Code, or any holder of the Bonds (a "Demand for Grant Recovery"). Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, (i) the Successor Agency hereby agrees to indemnify, defend,
protect and hold harmless CHW, its officers, directors, partners, members, affiliates, employees,
agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss, cost, damage, cause of action, suit,
penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, costs of suit or
court costs incurred as a result of a Demand for Grant Recovery which is proximately caused by
any material misrepresentation, gross negligence or fraud by the Successor Agency, whether or
not such Demand for Grant Recovery is successful; and (ii) CHW hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend, protect and hold harmless the Successor Agency, its officers, directors, partners,
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members, affiliates, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss,
cost, damage, cause of action, suit, penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees, costs of suit or court costs incurred as a result of a Demand for Grant
Recovery which is proximately caused by any material misrepresentation, gross negligence or
fraud by CHW, whether or not such Demand for Grant Recovery is successful.
6. PROGRAM INCOME
6.1 Defined. For the purposes of this Grant Agreement, "Program Income"
shall mean all funds collected by CHW in repayment of the CHW Loan.
6.2 Use of Program Income. CHW shall use the Program Income to fund
social and educational programming and activities for the benefit of the Project, its residents and
the residents of the community of which the Project is a part (the "Paradise Creek -Related
Programs and Activities"). Such programs and activities could include, without limitation:
(a) resident and/or community -based cleanup efforts in and around
the Project, including, without limitation, in and around the Paradise Creek Parcel and/or
Paradise Creek Education Park; provided, however, such efforts may not include routine and/or
regular maintenance of such property;
(b) youth environmental education programming;
(c) job corps -type training programs;
(d) as matching funds for individual development accounts to assist
people of modest means save for the purchase of a lifelong asset, such as a home; or to obtain
education and/or job training; and education and coaching programs related to personal finance
and credit management;
(e) to make first-time homebuyer down payment loans and related
homebuyer education and coaching programs; and/or
(f) other activities as approved in advance by the Executive Director.
6.3 Submission of Annual Plan. Not later than thirty (30) days after first
receipt by CHW of Program Income and every year thereafter for which CHW receives any
Program Income, CHW shall submit to the Executive Director for approval (which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld) a plan and budget for the Paradise Creek -Related Programs and
Activities that CHW proposes to fund and operate over the ensuing one (1)-year period (the
"Annual Plan"). That notwithstanding, the Executive Director shall be under no obligation to
allow use of the Program Income to fund programs and activities otherwise obligated to be
provided by the Tenant under the Ground Lease for Phase II.
Additionally, if the Program Income received by CHW for any year or succession
of years is insufficient to fund and operate any meaningful Paradise Creek -Related Programs
and Activities for the ensuing year, CHW may, with the written consent of the Executive Director
(which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) accumulate funds until sufficient by holding
such funds (unless de minimis) in an interest -bearing account, with such interest to become
Program Income.
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6.4 Implementation of Annual Plan. Promptly after approval of any Annual
Plan, CHW shall implement that Annual Plan.
6.5 Acknowledgment of City. Any and all Paradise Creek -Related Programs
and Activates printed and/or digital materials, including signage, shall acknowledge, in a manner
reasonably satisfactory to the Executive Director, the contribution of the City of National City to
the funding of the subject program and/or activity.
6.6 Enforcement of CHW Loan Note. In order to reasonably maximize
Program Income, CHW shall reasonably enforce payment of the CHW Loan Note.
7. GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
7.1 CHW's Formation, Qualification and Compliance. CHW (a) is validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, (b) has all requisite
authority to conduct its business, and has all requisite authority to execute and perform its
obligations under this Grant Agreement.
7.2 Litigation. CHW represents and warrants that there are no material
actions, lawsuits or proceedings pending or, to the best of CHW's knowledge, threatened
against or affecting CHW, the adverse outcome of which could have a material adverse effect
on CHW's ability to perform its obligations under this Grant Agreement.
8. RETENTION OF RECORDS
CHW shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other
evidence pertaining to this Grant Agreement and shall make such materials available at its
office at all reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement and for three (3) years
from the date of Close of Escrow for Phase II for inspection by Successor Agency and for
furnishing of copies to Successor Agency, if requested.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Both parties hereto in the performance of this Grant Agreement will be acting in
an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners or joint venturers with one
another. Neither CHW nor CHW's employees are employees of Successor Agency and are not
entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of Successor Agency's employees, including
but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance.
10. CONTROL
Neither Successor Agency nor its officers, agents or employees shall have any
control over the conduct of CHW or any of CHW's employees except as herein set forth, and
CHW expressly agrees not to represent that CHW or CHW's agents, servants, or employees
are in any manner agents, servants or employees of Successor Agency, it being understood
that CHW, its agents, servants, and employees are as to Successor Agency wholly independent
contractors and that CHW's obligations to Successor Agency are solely such as are prescribed
by this Grant Agreement.
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11. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW
CHW, in the performance of this Grant Agreement, shall comply with all
applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances of the City
of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. CHW, and each of its
subcontractors, shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to
and during performance of any work pursuant to this Grant Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS
In the performance of this Agreement, CHW shall: (a) not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition; and
(b) take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race,
color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical
handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion; transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
13. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
CHW agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Successor Agency and the
City of National City, and their officers and employees, against and from any and all liability,
loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims,
demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable attorneys' fees, and• defense costs, of any
kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting
from or arising out of CHW's negligent performance of this Grant Agreement.
14. INSURANCE
CHW shall cause the Developer to purchase and maintain, and to require its
contractors, if any, to purchase and maintain, until issuance of the Certificate of Completion for
Phase II, the following insurance policies:
A. Automobile insurance covering all bodily injury and
property damage incurred during the performance of this Grant Agreement, with a minimum
coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall
include owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles ("any auto").
B. Commercial general liability insurance, with minimum limits
of $2,000,000 per occurrence $4,000,000 aggregate, covering all bodily injury and property
damage arising out of its operations under this Grant Agreement.
C. Workers' compensation insurance in an amount sufficient
to meet statutory requirements covering all of CHW employees and employers' liability
insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be
endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of Successor Agency. Said endorsement shall
be provided prior to commencement of work under this Grant Agreement.
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D. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as
to Successor Agency, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by
Successor Agency shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall
provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to Successor Agency of cancellation or material
change.
E. Said policies, except for the professional liability and
workers' compensation policies, shall name Successor Agency, CDC and the City of National
City, and their officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, and separate additional
insured endorsements shall be provided.
F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims
made" rather than "occurrence" form, CHW shall cause Developer to maintain such insurance
coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Grant
Agreement. In addition, the "retro" date must be on or before the date of this Grant Agreement.
G. Any aggregate insurance limits must apply solely to this
Grant Agreement.
H. Insurance shall be written with only California admitted
companies which hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of
not less than A VIII according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company equal
financial stability that is approved by Successor Agency's Risk Manager. In the event coverage
is provided by non -admitted "surplus lines" carriers, they must be included on the most recent
California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI list) and otherwise meet rating
requirements.
I. This Grant Agreement shall not take effect until
certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with,
are filed with and approved by Successor Agency's Risk Manager. If CHW does not cause
Developer to keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times required
under this Grant Agreement, Successor Agency may elect to treat the failure to maintain the
requisite insurance as a breach of this Grant Agreement and, subject to the right to notice and
cure set forth in Section 17.A, terminate this Grant Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of
$10,000 must be disclosed to and approved by Successor Agency.
15. LEGAL FEES
If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach
of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and
warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Grant Agreement, then in that event,
the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of -court
settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all reasonable costs
and expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is
stipulated that attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall
not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award.
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16. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Grant Agreement, or the breach
thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the dispute by mediation in San
Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American
Arbitration Association (the "AAA") before resorting to arbitration. The costs of mediation shall
be borne equally by the parties. Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this Grant
Agreement, or breach thereof, which is not resolved by mediation shall be settled by arbitration
in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA then
existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the parties, and a judgment
thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the
controversy. The expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties to the
arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bear the costs of its own experts, evidence
and attorneys' fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such expenses or any part thereof
against a specified party as part of the arbitration award.
17. TERMINATION
A. This Grant Agreement may be terminated by Successor
Agency for cause in the event of a material breach of this Grant Agreement and failure by CHW
to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after the giving of notice by Successor Agency. If,
however, by its nature the failure cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days, CHW may
have such longer period of time as is reasonably necessary to cure the failure, provided,
however, that CHW commence said cure within said thirty (30)-day period, and thereafter
diligently prosecute said cure to completion within one hundred eighty (180) days.
B. Termination with cause shall be effected by delivery of
written Notice of Termination to CHW as provided for herein.
C. Upon termination of this Grant Agreement pursuant to the
terms hereof, Successor Agency shall have no obligation to disburse any outstanding portions
of the Grant for Phase II.
18. NOTICES
All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in
writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the
like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by
ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the
date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail,
the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered,
certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of
California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility
regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable,
when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication
delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To the Successor Agency: Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the National City Redevelopment
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To CHW:
Agency
1243 National City Blvd.
National City, California 91950
Attn: Executive Director
Community HousingWorks
2815 Camino del Rio South, Suite 350
San Diego, California 92108
Attn: Anne B. Wilson, Sr. VP of Housing & Real
Estate Development
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of
changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the
notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or
other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax must be confirmed within
forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section.
19. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE APPROVAL
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Grant Agreement is subject
to review and approval by the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency and the California
Department of Finance and that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Grant
Agreement shall not be deemed effective until the Successor Agency has obtained such
approval from the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency and the California Department of
Finance.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period
provided for in this Grant Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal
holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next
day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Grant Agreement may be executed in
multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall
constitute but one and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or
subsections of this Grant Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are
not a part of this Grant Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination
of the validity of this Grant Agreement or any provision hereof
D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Grant Agreement shall not be
deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity
other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules
attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes.
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F. Amendment to this Grant Agreement. The terms of this
Grant Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed
by each of the parties hereto.
G. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of
this Grant Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or
any other provision hereof.
H. Applicable Law. This Grant Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Entire Agreement. This Grant Agreement supersedes any
prior agreements, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire
agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement,
representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent
or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by
the party to be bound thereby.
J. Successors and Assigns. This Grant Agreement shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
K. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that
(i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the
drafting, preparation and negotiation of this Grant Agreement, (iii) each such party has
consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such
other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all
matters contemplated under this Grant Agreement, (iv) each party and such party's counsel and
advisors have reviewed this Grant Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Grant
Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or
construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not
apply in the interpretation of this Grant Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments
hereto.
(signatures on following page)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Grant Agreement on the
date and year first above written.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christensen & Spath LLP,
Successor Agency Special Counsel
By:
COMMUNITY HOU
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
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EXHIBIT A
Budget for Grant Agreement
1 Park Remediation
2 Park Improvements
3 GC Site Preparation including Site Remediation
4 Total Predevelopment Scope of Work
i Grand Total
Predevelo • ment Sco • e of Work (Detail)
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
$3,000,000
$1,800,000
$2,289,284
$2,143, 091
$9,232,375
$433,185
$90,000
3 Civil Engineering
$250,000
4 Environmental Engineering
5 Geotechnical Engineering
6 Title 24/MEP Peer Review
7 Utility Consultant
8 Sustainability
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g Other Architects & Engineers
$72,000
10 Blueprinting / Printing / Copying
11 Appraisals & Market Studies
12 Interior Design Coordinator
13 Zoning Approvals
14 TCAC Application Fee
15 TCAC Performance Deposit
Grand Total
$150,000
$55,000
$50,000
$20,000
$60,000
$11,500
$8,000
$8,000
$873,406
$2,000
$60,000
$2,143,091
Exhibit "A"
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Paradise Creek TOD Phase II Grant Agreement Final
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 — 70
RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AS THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY
AND BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS,
PROVIDING A GRANT OF $14,909,000 TO ASSIST DEVELOPMENT OF PHASE II
OF AN INFILL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT, PUBLIC FACILITIES, OPEN
SPACES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ON 12.75 ACRES FORMERLY KNOWN AS
THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC WORKS CENTER AND ILLES FAMILY TRUST SITE
WHEREAS, Community HousingWorks ("CHW") is a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation whose purposes include development and operation of such affordable
housing in, among other areas, the County of San Diego; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of National
City ("CDC") and Paradise Creek Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership (the
"Phase I Developer"), entered into that certain "Disposition and Development Agreement," dated
as of June 21, 2011 (the "DDA"), maintained as a public record by the City Clerk of the City of
National City ("City"); and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City ("Agency")
was established by Ordinance No. 1164, dated April 11, 1967; and
WHEREAS, the City formed the CDC and the Housing Authority of the City of
National City ("Housing Authority") by Ordinance No. 1484, dated October 14, 1975; and
WHEREAS, the CDC was established to enable both the Agency and the
Housing Authority to operate under a single board and single entity, responsible for the
administration of redevelopment activities within the City of National City; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2012, the State of California dissolved all California
redevelopment agencies, and established successor agencies to the former redevelopment
agencies vested with all authority, rights, powers, duties and obligations of the dissolved
redevelopment agencies pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34173, said
obligations including the payment, and performance and enforcement of enforceable obligations
of the dissolved redevelopment agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City elected to serve as the successor agency to the CDC in its
capacity as the Agency, upon the Agency's dissolution, pursuant to Resolution No. 2012-15 on
January 10, 2012, and in that capacity exists and functions as a distinct and separate legal
entity named "Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National
City Redevelopment Agency" ("Successor Agency"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the DDA and as more particularly provided therein, the
Phase I Developer had the duty to construct, in two (2) Phases, an infill affordable housing
project ("Project") on the 12.75 acres known as the former National City Public Works Center
and Illes Family Trust site ("Site"); and
WHEREAS, per the DDA, the Project would include, without limitation, a total of
two hundred one (201) affordable rental housing units, certain community facilities for the use of
the residents of both Phase I and Phase II, and certain offsite improvements including, without
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August 18, 2015
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limitation, (a) improvement of the Paradise Creek Parcel, to wit, the Site, and (b) improvement
and expansion, for the benefit of the entire community, of "Paradise Creek Educational Park";
and
WHEREAS, the obligations of Phase I Developer with respect to the
development of Phase II of the Project have been assigned to Paradise Creek II Housing
Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership ("Developer"), and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency holds, within its Capital Improvements Fund,
the sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000.00) to be used
to finance development of affordable housing projects such as the Project (the "Funds"); and
WHEREAS, the Funds are proceeds of the issuance of those certain
"$39,660,000 Community Development Commission of the City of National City (San Diego
County, California) (National City Redevelopment Project) 2011 Tax Allocation Bonds"
("Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, in accord with its statutory function and operation, the Successor
Agency desires also to foster the development of private nonprofit, community -based, service
organizations with the capacity to develop and/or finance affordable housing projects in National
City such as the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency, on the terms and conditions set forth in that
certain "Grant Agreement and Escrow Instructions" approved by the Successor Agency on
August 18, 2015 and maintained by the Clerk as a public record ("Grant Agreement"), granted
the Funds, i.e., sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000.00),
to CHW with the sole purpose that CHW make a loan to Developer for the capital
improvements, and thereby finance Phase II's development; and
WHEREAS, an anticipated by-product of the Successor Agency's loan to CHW
and CHW's role in the Project will be CHW's enhanced capacity to participate in the
development of future affordable housing projects in the community; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Grant Agreement, CHW has pledged to use its
income from Developer's re -payment to CHW of Funds derived from the Bonds for programs
annually approved by the Executive Director including:
1. Resident and community -based clean-up efforts within the Project;
2. Youth environmental education programming;
3. Jobs -corps type training;
4. To create a matching fund for Project residents saving for home
ownership; and
5. To create a first time homebuyer program for Project residents.
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WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement must be approved by both the Oversight Board
of the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City
Redevelopment Agency ("Oversight Board") and the California Department of Finance prior to
being effective; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Successor Agency to the
Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are a substantive part of
this Resolution, including the terms defined therein.
Section 2. The Successor Agency hereby approves the Grant Agreement, a true and
correct copy of which is maintained by the City Clerk as a public record, whereby the Successor
Agency and CHW agreed upon the terms and conditions under which the Successor Agency
would (i) provide CHW Funds derived from the issuance of Bonds, to wit, a grant of
$14,909,000.00, assisting in the development of the Project at the Site by permitting CHW to
provide part of the financing for Phase II of the Project, and as a by-product of CHW fulfilling its
duties under the Grant Agreement, (ii) enhance CHW's capacity to participate in the
development of future affordable housing projects in the community.
Section 3. The Chairman of the Successor Agency is hereby authorized and
directed to take such other actions and execute such other documents as are necessary to
effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
Section 4. The Successor Agency has determined that (i) the certified Environmental
Impact Report for the Westside Specific Plan ("EIR") analyzed a Transit Oriented Development
for the Site, and that the Project's development will comply with the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") and the guidelines adopted in relation thereto ("Guidelines"), and (ii)
insofar as this Resolution and the approved Grant Agreement build CHW's capacity to
participate in the development of future affordable housing projects in the community, this
Resolution does not represent a "project" for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by
Guidelines section 15378, because this Resolution is an organizational or administrative activity
that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per section
15378(b)(5) of the Guidelines.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
[Signature Page to Follow]
Resolution No. 2015 — 70
August 18, 2015
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of August,
on orrison, Chairman
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk as
Secretary to the Successor Agency
Passed and adopted by the Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City, California, on
August 18, 2015 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Boardmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Chairman of the Successor Agency to the
Community Development Commission
as the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of National City, California
City Clerk Serving as Secretary
to the Successor Agency
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-70 of the Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City, California,
passed and adopted on August 18, 2015.
City Clerk Serving as Secretary
to the Successor Agency
By:
Deputy
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 40c-,0_,?,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AS THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA STATEMENT
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City
Redevelopment Agency approving a Grant Agreement and Escrow Instructions by and between the
Successor Agency and Community HousingWorks providing a grant of $14,909,000 to assist
development of Phase II of an infill affordable housing project, public facilities, open spaces and
community services on 12.75 acres formerly known as the National City Public Works Center (2200
Hoover Avenue) and Illes Family Trust site (2020 Hoover Avenue).
PREPARED BY: Carlos Aguirre, Community Dev. Prog. Mgr. DEPARTMENT: Housing, Grants, and
Asset Mana•c me t
PHONE: 619-336-4391 APPROV
EXPLANATION:
See Attachment No. 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO.
715-409-000-650-9060 WI-TOD Phase II $14,909,000.00
This Agreement provides a grant of $14,909,000 from an allocation of 2011 Tax Allocation Bond
proceeds. The funds would be directly placed in an escrow account for the project, rather than being
deposited in the recipient's general business accounts.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The certified Environmental Impact Report for the Westside Specific Plan
analyzed a Transit Oriented Development for this site.
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION: FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED: /I Finance
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
N/P
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Explanation- Paradise Creek Housing Project Phase II Grant Agreement and Escrow Instructions
2. Grant Agreement and Escrow Instructions
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Attachment No. 1
EXPLANATION:
Paradise Creek Housing Project Phase II Grant Agreement and Escrow Instructions
The Transit -Oriented Infill Affordable Housing and Paradise Creek Enhancement Project,
also known as the Westside Infill Transit Oriented Development (WI-TOD) is a 201-unit
affordable housing development on the east side of Paradise Creek, and the expansion
of Paradise Creek Educational Park on the west side of the creek. The proposed Project
is based on a concept that was developed through a neighborhood and stakeholder
design participation process and incorporated into the Westside Specific Plan, which was
adopted in 2010. The project design was developed with continuing public input and
participation through stakeholder and community meetings.
In March 2011, the Community Development Commission issued tax exempt bonds in
part to assist with the development. The first phase of the development is currently being
built on approximately four acres on the southern portion of the site and includes 109
units within two buildings and a separate residential services building. The second phase
would be built on approximately two acres on the northern portion of the site and would
include 92 units within two buildings. In order to complete financing for the construction
of the second phase, the Successor Agency is assisting the second phase with
$14,909,000 in bond proceeds from the 2011 tax exempt bonds.
Since Paradise Creek 11 Housing Partners, LP, the developer for the second phase, is a
for -profit entity, it is not eligible to receive the tax exempt bond funds directly without
impacting the tax exempt status of the bonds. Community HousingWorks, a development
partner in the project and a 501(c)3 non-profit, is eligible to receive the funds as a grant.
Community HousingWorks would then lend the grant proceeds to the developer of the
second phase to build the capital improvements.
Income from loan repayment to Community HousingWorks would be used to fund
programs approved by the Executive Director of the Successor Agency annually including
resident and community -based clean-up efforts for the project, youth environmental
education programming, jobs -corps type training, to create a matching program for
resident savings accounts, and to create a first-time home buyer program for project
residents.
A continuance on this item was requested at the Successor Agency meeting on August
4, 2015 to agree on indemnifications provided in the Grant Agreement for Community
HousingWorks, the Successor Agency, and Oversight Board.
Attachment No. 2
GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
[Transit -Oriented Infill Affordable Housing and Paradise Creek Enhancement Project]
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, dated as of August ,
2015 for identification purposes only (the "Grant Agreement"), is made and entered into by and
between the SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AS THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (the "Successor Agency"), and
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("CHW"), with
reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, CHW is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation whose
purposes include development and operation of such affordable housing in, among other areas,
the County of San Diego;
B. WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of National
City ("CDC") and Paradise Creek Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership (the
"Phase I Developer"), entered into that certain "Disposition and Development Agreement," dated
as of June 21, 2011 (the "DDA");
C. WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City ("Agency")
was established by Ordinance No. 1164, dated April 11, 1967. The City formed the CDC and
the Housing Authority of the City of National City ("Housing Authority") by Ordinance No. 1484,
dated October 14, 1975. The CDC was established to enable both the Agency and the Housing
Authority to operate under a single board and single entity. The CDC was responsible for the
administration of redevelopment activities within the City of National City;
D. WHEREAS, On February 1, 2012, California redevelopment agencies were
dissolved, successor agencies were established as successor agencies to the former
redevelopment agencies pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34173, and successor
agencies were tasked with, among other things, paying, and performing and enforcing the
enforceable obligations of the former redevelopment agencies. The City elected to serve as the
successor agency to the CDC upon the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to
Resolution No. 2012-15 on January 10, 2012. The Successor Agency is a distinct and separate
legal entity from the City, and is named "Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency" ("Successor Agency");
E. WHEREAS, pursuant to the DDA and as more particularly provided therein,
Phase I Developer will construct, in two (2) Phases, the Scope of Development on the Site (the
"Project"), including, without limitation, a total of two hundred one (201) affordable rental
housing units, certain community facilities for the use of the residents of both Phase I and
Phase II, and certain offsite improvements including, without limitation, (i) improvement of the
Paradise Creek Parcel, and (b) improvement and expansion, for the benefit of the entire
community, of Paradise Creek Educational Park;
F. WHEREAS, the obligations of Phase I Developer with respect to the
development of Phase II have been assigned to Paradise Creek II Housing Partners, L.P., a
California limited partnership ("Developer"), pursuant to that certain Assignment and
Assumption Agreement by and between Phase I Developer and Developer dated as of
, 2015;
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G. WHEREAS, Successor Agency holds, within its Capital Improvements Fund, the
sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000) to be used to
finance development of affordable housing projects such as the Project (the "Funds");
H. WHEREAS, the Funds are proceeds of that certain "$39,660,000 Community
Development Commission of the City of National City (San Diego County, California) (National
City Redevelopment Project) 2011 Tax Allocation Bonds" (the "Bonds");
WHEREAS, Successor Agency desires also to foster the development of private
nonprofit, community -based, service organizations with the capacity to develop and/or finance
affordable housing projects in National City such as the Project; and
J. WHEREAS, accordingly, Successor Agency, on the terms and conditions set
forth in this Grant Agreement, intends to grant the sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine
Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000) to CHW for the purpose of permitting CHW to provide part of
the financing for Phase II of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and
conditions herein contained, Successor Agency and CHW agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized words and terms used in this Grant
Agreement and not defined in this Grant Agreement (including, without limitation, in the Recitals
above) shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the DDA. Other capitalized words and
terms used in this Grant Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed thereto where first used
or as set forth in this Section 1.1. Capitalized terms used in an exhibit attached hereto and not
defined therein shall also have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1.
"CHW Loan Note" means the promissory note to be made by Developer to
evidence the CHW Loan.
"DDA" shall mean that certain Disposition and Development Agreement, dated as
of June 21, 2011, by and between CDC and Developer, as such document may be amended
and implemented by the parties thereto and as assigned, with respect to Phase II, by Phase I
Developer to Developer.
"Grant for Phase II" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 of this Grant
Agreement.
1.2 Singular and Plural Terms. Any defined term used in the plural in this
Grant Agreement shall refer to all members of the relevant class and any defined term used in
the singular shall refer to any number of the members of the relevant class.
1.3 Accounting Principles. Any accounting term used and not specifically
defined in this Grant Agreement shall be construed in conformity with, and all financial data
required to be submitted under this Grant Agreement shall be prepared in conformity with,
generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis or in accordance with
such other principles or methods as are reasonably acceptable to Successor Agency.
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1.4 References and Other Terms. References herein to Articles, Sections
and Exhibits shall be construed as references to this Grant Agreement unless a different
document is named. References to subparagraphs shall be construed as references to the
same Section in which the reference appears. The terms "including" and "include" mean
"including (include) without limitation".
1.5 Exhibits Incorporated. All attachments to this Grant Agreement, as now
existing and as the same may from time to time be modified, are incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. PARTIES
2.1 Successor Agency. Successor Agency is the Successor Agency of the
CDC and any successor to its rights, powers and responsibilities. The principal offices of
Successor Agency are located at 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California 91950.
2.2 CHW. CHW is Community HousingWorks, a California nonprofit, public
benefit corporation. The principal offices of CHW are located at 2815 Camino del Rio South,
Suite 350, Suite 550, San Diego, California, 92108.
3. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
4. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RIGHT TO TERMINATE
If the DDA terminates prior to the Close of Escrow for Phase II, then Successor
Agency, in addition to any and all other rights it may have to terminate this Grant Agreement,
shall have the right to terminate this Grant Agreement by notice to CHW.
5. GRANT
5.1 Amount and Purpose. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement, Successor Agency agrees to make a grant to CHW for Phase II (the "Grant for
Phase II") in the amount of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars
($14,909,000) to be used for the sole purpose of CHW making the CHW Loan for Phase II to
Developer. Uses of the proceeds of the CHW Loan by Developer shall be limited to costs of
construction of capital improvements with a projected useful life of at least 30 years, including,
without limitation, predevelopment and other soft costs directly associated with such capital
improvements, as permitted pursuant to the documents governing the- Bonds (collectively,
"Permissible Uses"). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Successor Agency
hereby acknowledges and agrees that the costs listed on the Budget for Grant Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit A constitute Permissible Uses hereunder. The CHW Loan
Agreement (as defined below) shall obligate Developer, in its capacity as Borrower, to use the
proceeds of the CHW Loan only for Permissible Uses as defined herein.
5.2 Conditions to Initial Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. Successor
Agency's obligation to make and disburse Six Million Five Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand
Three Hundred Dollars ($6,527,300) of the Grant for Phase II (the "Initial Disbursement") shall
be subject to satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:
(a) Loan Agreement. CHW, as lender, and Developer, as borrower,
enter into a loan agreement, approved by the Executive Director (including, without limitation, all
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underlying loan documents), pursuant to which CHW uses the Grant for Phase II proceeds for
the purpose of making the CHW Loan to Developer on terms and conditions consistent with the
DDA (the "CHW Loan Agreement"). At the time of the Initial Disbursement, until the Close of
Escrow for Phase II, the CHW Loan shall be secured exclusively by the Work Product (as
defined in CHW Loan Agreement), and neither CHW nor the Successor Agency shall have any
additional security with respect to the CHW Loan other than the Work Product. Among other
things, the CHW Loan Agreement shall provide that: (1) neither it, nor any of its accompanying
documents (including, without limitation, the promissory note evidencing and/or the deed of trust
that will, following the Close of Escrow for Phase II, secure the CHW Loan) may be amended,
modified or rescinded without the prior written approval of the Executive Director, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Successor Agency shall be named a third -
party beneficiary of the same and (2) proceeds of the CHW Loan shall be used only for
Permissible Uses.
(b) No Default. No default by CHW under this Grant Agreement shall
then exist, and no event shall then exist which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time
or both, would constitute such a default by CHW and, if requested by the Executive Director,
Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
5.3 Conditions to Final Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. The remaining
Eight Million Three Hundred Eighty One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($8,381,700) of the
Grant for Phase II (the "Final Disbursement") shall be disbursed concurrently with the execution
and delivery of this Grant Agreement, to an escrow account held by Old Republic Title Company
("Escrow Agent") pursuant to escrow instructions which are mutually acceptable to the
Successor Agency and CHW. The Escrow Agent shall disburse upon satisfaction of the
following conditions precedent:
(a) Close of Escrow for Phase II. Escrow for Phase II must close
concurrently.
(b) Loan Agreement and Deed of Trust. The CHW Loan Agreement
shall be in full force and effect and no default shall exist thereunder. CHW and Developer shall
cause to be recorded a second priority deed of trust securing Developer's obligation to repay
CHW Loan in the Official Records.
(c) Disbursement Agreement. CHW, the Phase II Construction
Lender and Successor Agency have entered into an agreement for disbursement of the
Construction Amount of the Grant for Phase II substantially similar to the Construction
Lender/Successor Agency Disbursement Agreement for Phase II and such agreement has been
approved by Developer and the Tax Credit Partner for Phase II.
(d) Insurance. Successor Agency has received satisfactory evidence
that the insurance required pursuant to the Ground Lease for Phase II is in full force and effect.
(e) Representations and Warranties. The representations of CHW
contained in this Grant Agreement shall be correct in all material respects as of the Close of
Escrow for Phase II as though made on and as of that date and, if requested by the Executive
Director, Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
(f) No Default. No default by CHW under this Grant Agreement shall
then exist, and no event shall then exist which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time
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or both, would constitute such a default by CHW and, if requested by the Executive Director,
Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
(g) Use of Proceeds. Successor Agency has received a certification
from the Developer certifying that (i) that the proceeds of the CHW Loan spent by Developer to
date have been used only for Permissible Uses and (ii) unspent proceeds of the CHW Loan and
proceeds of the Final Disbursement will be used only for Permissible Uses.
5.4 Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. The Initial Disbursement of the Grant
for Phase II shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, be delivered
directly to CHW and shall be disbursed therefrom on or about the date hereof to pay
predevelopment expenses and certain site improvements in accordance with the Final Project
Budget for Phase II. Successor Agency acknowledges and agrees that, should Close of the
Phase II Escrow and/or the completion of Phase II of the Project not occur, Successor Agency,
as fee owner of the Site, will have nonetheless received a benefit based on the predevelopment
work and site improvements funded by the Initial Disbursement. The Final Disbursement of the
Grant for Phase II shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, be
deposited into the Phase II Escrow in time to permit the close thereof and shall be disbursed
therefrom at Close of the Phase II Escrow (a) to pay closing costs and expenses shown on the
closing statement for the Phase II Escrow, and (b) to the Construction Lender for Phase II for
deposit into a construction account from which disbursements shall be made periodically by the
Construction Lender only to pay Phase II Project Costs in accordance with the Final Project
Budget for Phase II.
5.5 Return of Grant for Phase II. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, if construction of Phase II of the Project has not commenced on or before December
31, 2018 (as the same may be extended with the consent of the Executive Director), to the
extent any portion of the Grant for Phase II has (a) not yet been disbursed to Developer or (b)
disbursed to Developer and repaid pursuant to the terms of the CHW Loan Agreement, such
undisbursed or repaid funds shall be returned from CHW to the Successor Agency.
5.6 DOF and Oversight Board Approval. The parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that this Grant Agreement is subject to review and approval by the Oversight Board
to the Successor Agency and the California Department of Finance and that, notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, the Grant Agreement shall not be deemed effective until the
Successor Agency has obtained such approval from the Oversight Board to the Successor
Agency and the California Department of Finance. Therefore, the Successor Agency and CHW
acknowledge and agree that, upon receipt of such approvals, the Grant for Phase II is an
unconditional and irrevocable obligation of the Successor Agency and cannot be recalled by the
Successor Agency due to any claim or demand from any governmental agency having
jurisdiction over the Site, including, without limitation, the California Department of Finance,
pursuant to its authority under Section 34179.6(h)(1)(B) of the California Health and Safety
Code, or any holder of the Bonds (a "Demand for Grant Recovery"). Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, (i) the Successor Agency hereby agrees to indemnify, defend,
protect and hold harmless CHW, its officers, directors, partners, members, affiliates, employees,
agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss, cost, damage, cause of action, suit,
penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, costs of suit or
court costs incurred as a result of a Demand for Grant Recovery which is proximately caused by
any material misrepresentation, gross negligence or fraud by the Successor Agency, whether or
not such Demand for Grant Recovery is successful; and (ii) CHW hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend, protect and hold harmless the Successor Agency, its officers, directors, partners,
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members, affiliates, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss,
cost, damage, cause of action, suit, penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees, costs of suit or court costs incurred as a result of a Demand for Grant
Recovery which is proximately caused by any material misrepresentation, gross negligence or
fraud by CHW, whether or not such Demand for Grant Recovery is successful.
6. PROGRAM INCOME
6.1 Defined. For the purposes of this Grant Agreement, "Program Income"
shall mean all funds collected by CHW in repayment of the CHW Loan.
6.2 Use of Program Income. CHW shall use the Program Income to fund
social and educational programming and activities for the benefit of the Project, its residents and
the residents of the community of which the Project is a part (the "Paradise Creek -Related
Programs and Activities"). Such programs and activities could include, without limitation:
(a) resident and/or community -based cleanup efforts in and around
the Project, including, without limitation, in and around the Paradise Creek Parcel and/or
Paradise Creek Education Park; provided, however, such efforts may not include routine and/or
regular maintenance of such property;
(b) youth environmental education programming;
(c) job corps -type training programs;
(d) as matching funds for individual development accounts to assist
people of modest means save for the purchase of a lifelong asset, such as a home; or to obtain
education and/or job training; and education and coaching programs related to personal finance
and credit management;
(e) to make first-time homebuyer down payment loans and related
homebuyer education and coaching programs; and/or
(f) other activities as approved in advance by the Executive Director.
6.3 Submission of Annual Plan. Not later than thirty (30) days after first
receipt by CHW of Program Income and every year thereafter for which CHW receives any
Program Income, CHW shall submit to the Executive Director for approval (which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld) a plan and budget for the Paradise Creek -Related Programs and
Activities that CHW proposes to fund and operate over the ensuing one (1)-year period (the
"Annual Plan"). That notwithstanding, the Executive Director shall be under no obligation to
allow use of the Program Income to fund programs and activities otherwise obligated to be
provided by the Tenant under the Ground Lease for Phase II.
Additionally, if the Program Income received by CHW for any year or succession
of years is insufficient to fund and operate any meaningful Paradise Creek -Related Programs
and Activities for the ensuing year, CHW may, with the written consent of the Executive Director
(which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) accumulate funds until sufficient by holding
such funds (unless de minimis) in an interest -bearing account, with such interest to become
Program Income.
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6.4 Implementation of Annual Plan. Promptly after approval of any Annual
Plan, CHW shall implement that Annual Plan.
6.5 Acknowledgment of City. Any and all Paradise Creek -Related Programs
and Activates printed and/or digital materials, including signage, shall acknowledge, in a manner
reasonably satisfactory to the Executive Director, the contribution of the City of National City to
the funding of the subject program and/or activity.
6.6 Enforcement of CHW Loan Note. In order to reasonably maximize
Program Income, CHW shall reasonably enforce payment of the CHW Loan Note.
7. GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
7.1 CHW's Formation, Qualification and Compliance. CHW (a) is validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, (b) has all requisite
authority to conduct its business, and has all requisite authority to execute and perform its
obligations under this Grant Agreement.
7.2 Litigation. CHW represents and warrants that there are no material
actions, lawsuits or proceedings pending or, to the best of CHW's knowledge, threatened
against or affecting CHW, the adverse outcome of which could have a material adverse effect
on CHW's ability to perform its obligations under this Grant Agreement.
8. RETENTION OF RECORDS
CHW shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other
evidence pertaining to this Grant Agreement and shall make such materials available at its
office at all reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement and for three (3) years
from the date of Close of Escrow for Phase II for inspection by Successor Agency and for
furnishing of copies to Successor Agency, if requested.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Both parties hereto in the performance of this Grant Agreement will be acting in
an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners or joint venturers with one
another. Neither CHW nor CHW's employees are employees of Successor Agency and are not
entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of Successor Agency's employees, including
but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance.
10. CONTROL
Neither Successor Agency nor its officers, agents or employees shall have any
control over the conduct of CHW or any of CHW's employees except as herein set forth, and
CHW expressly agrees not to represent that CHW or CHW's agents, servants, or employees
are in any manner agents, servants or employees of Successor Agency, it being understood
that CHW, its agents, servants, and employees are as to Successor Agency wholly independent
contractors and that CHW's obligations to Successor Agency are solely such as are prescribed
by this Grant Agreement.
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11. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW
CHW, in the performance of this Grant Agreement, shall comply with all
applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances of the City
of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. CHW, and each of its
subcontractors, shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to
and during performance of any work pursuant to this Grant Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS
In the performance of this Agreement, CHW shall: (a) not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition; and
(b) take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race,
color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical
handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
13. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
CHW agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Successor Agency and the
City of National City, and their officers and employees, against and from any and all liability,
loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims,
demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable attorneys' fees, and• defense costs, of any
kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting
from or arising out of CHW's negligent performance of this Grant Agreement.
14. INSURANCE
CHW shall cause the Developer to purchase and maintain, and to require its
contractors, if any, to purchase and maintain, until issuance of the Certificate of Completion for
Phase II, the following insurance policies:
A. Automobile insurance covering all bodily injury and
property damage incurred during the performance of this Grant Agreement, with a minimum
coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall
include owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles ("any auto").
B. Commercial general liability insurance, with minimum limits
of $2,000,000 per occurrence $4,000,000 aggregate, covering all bodily injury and property
damage arising out of its operations under this Grant Agreement.
C. Workers' compensation insurance in an amount sufficient
to meet statutory requirements covering all of CHW employees and employers' liability
insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be
endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of Successor Agency. Said endorsement shall
be provided prior to commencement of work under this Grant Agreement.
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D. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as
to Successor Agency, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by
Successor Agency shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall
provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to Successor Agency of cancellation or material
change.
E. Said policies, except for the professional liability and
workers' compensation policies, shall name Successor Agency, CDC and the City of National
City, and their officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, and separate additional
insured endorsements shall be provided.
F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims
made" rather than "occurrence" form, CHW shall cause Developer to maintain such insurance
coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Grant
Agreement. In addition, the "retro" date must be on or before the date of this Grant Agreement.
G. Any aggregate insurance limits must apply solely to this
Grant Agreement.
H. Insurance shall be written with only California admitted
companies which hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of
not less than A VIII according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company equal
financial stability that is approved by Successor Agency's Risk Manager. In the event coverage
is provided by non -admitted "surplus lines" carriers, they must be included on the most recent
California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI list) and otherwise meet rating
requirements.
This Grant Agreement shall not take effect until
certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with,
are filed with and approved by Successor Agency's Risk Manager. If CHW does not cause
Developer to keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times required
under this Grant Agreement, Successor Agency may elect to treat the failure to maintain the
requisite insurance as a breach of this Grant Agreement and, subject to the right to notice and
cure set forth in Section 17.A, terminate this Grant Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of
$10,000 must be disclosed to and approved by Successor Agency.
15. LEGAL FEES
If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach
of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and
warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Grant Agreement, then in that event,
the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of -court
settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all reasonable costs
and expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is
stipulated that attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall
not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award.
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16. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Grant Agreement, or the breach
thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the dispute by mediation in San
Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American
Arbitration Association (the "AAA") before resorting to arbitration. The costs of mediation shall
be borne equally by the parties. Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this Grant
Agreement, or breach thereof, which is not resolved by mediation shall be settled by arbitration
in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA then
existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the parties, and a judgment
thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the
controversy. The expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties to the
arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bear the costs of its own experts, evidence
and attorneys' fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such expenses or any part thereof
against a specified party as part of the arbitration award.
17. TERMINATION
A. This Grant Agreement may be terminated by Successor
Agency for cause in the event of a material breach of this Grant Agreement and failure by CHW
to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after the giving of notice by Successor Agency. If,
however, by its nature the failure cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days, CHW may
have such longer period of time as is reasonably necessary to cure the failure, provided,
however, that CHW commence said cure within said thirty (30)-day period, and thereafter
diligently prosecute said cure to completion within one hundred eighty (180) days.
B. Termination with cause shall be effected by delivery of
written Notice of Termination to CHW as provided for herein.
C. Upon termination of this Grant Agreement pursuant to the
terms hereof, Successor Agency shall have no obligation to disburse any outstanding portions
of the Grant for Phase II.
18. NOTICES
All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in
writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the
like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by
ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the
date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail,
the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered,
certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of
California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility
regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable,
when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication
delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To the Successor Agency: Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the National City Redevelopment
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To CHW:
Agency
1243 National City Blvd.
National City, California 91950
Attn: Executive Director
Community HousingWorks
2815 Camino del Rio South, Suite 350
San Diego, California 92108
Attn: Anne B. Wilson, Sr. VP of Housing & Real
Estate Development
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of
changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the
notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or
other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax must be confirmed within
forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section.
19. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE APPROVAL
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Grant Agreement is subject
to review and approval by the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency and the California
Department of Finance and that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Grant
Agreement shall not be deemed effective until the Successor Agency has obtained such
approval from the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency and the California Department of
Finance.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period
provided for in this Grant Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal
holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next
day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Grant Agreement may be executed in
multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall
constitute but one and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or
subsections of this Grant Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are
not a part of this Grant Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination
of the validity of this Grant Agreement or any provision hereof
D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Grant Agreement shall not be
deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity
other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules
attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes.
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F. Amendment to this Grant Agreement. The terms of this
Grant Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed
by each of the parties hereto.
G. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of
this Grant Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or
any other provision hereof.
H. Applicable Law. This Grant Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Entire Agreement. This Grant Agreement supersedes any
prior agreements, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire
agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement,
representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent
or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by
the party to be bound thereby.
J. Successors and Assigns. This Grant Agreement shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
K. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that
(i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the
drafting, preparation and negotiation of this Grant Agreement, (iii) each such party has
consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such
other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all
matters contemplated under this Grant Agreement, (iv) each party and such party's counsel and
advisors have reviewed this Grant Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Grant
Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or
construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not
apply in the interpretation of this Grant Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments
hereto.
(signatures on following page)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Grant Agreement on the
date and year first above written.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christensen & Spath LLP,
Successor Agency Special Counsel
By:
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, a California
nonprofit, public benefit corporation
By:
Name:
Its:
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AS THE NATIONAL CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
By:
Walter F. Spath III, Esq., Partner
Name: Ron Morrison
Its: Chairman
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50119225 National City Phase II Grant Agreement
EXHIBIT A
Budget for Initial Disbursement of Grant for Phase II
1 Park Remediation
$3,000,000
2 I Park Improvements
$1,800,000
3 j Civil Engineering
$62,300
4Geotechnical Consultant
$30,000
5 GC Site Preparation
$1,575,000
6 Environmental Consultant
$60,000
Total
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$6,527,300
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 —
RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AS THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BY
AND BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS,
PROVIDING A GRANT OF $14,909,000 TO ASSIST DEVELOPMENT OF PHASE II
OF AN INFILL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT, PUBLIC FACILITIES, OPEN
SPACES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ON 12.75 ACRES FORMERLY KNOWN AS
THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC WORKS CENTER AND ILLES FAMILY TRUST SITE
WHEREAS, Community HousingWorks ("CHW") is a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation whose purposes include development and operation of such affordable
housing in, among other areas, the County of San Diego; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of National
City ("CDC") and Paradise Creek Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership (the
"Phase I Developer"), entered into that certain "Disposition and Development Agreement," dated
as of June 21, 2011 (the "DDA"), maintained as a public record by the City Clerk of the City of
National City ("City"); and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City ("Agency")
was established by Ordinance No. 1164, dated April 11, 1967; and
WHEREAS, the City formed the CDC and the Housing Authority of the City of
National City ("Housing Authority") by Ordinance No. 1484, dated October 14, 1975; and
WHEREAS, the CDC was established to enable both the Agency and the
Housing Authority to operate under a single board and single entity, responsible for the
administration of redevelopment activities within the City of National City; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2012, the State of California dissolved all California
redevelopment agencies, and established successor agencies to the former redevelopment
agencies vested with all authority, rights, powers, duties and obligations of the dissolved
redevelopment agencies pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34173, said
obligations including the payment, and performance and enforcement of enforceable obligations
of the dissolved redevelopment agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City elected to serve as the successor agency to the CDC in its
capacity as the Agency, upon the Agency's dissolution, pursuant to Resolution No. 2012-15 on
January 10, 2012, and in that capacity exists and functions as a distinct and separate legal
entity named "Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National
City Redevelopment Agency" ("Successor Agency"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the DDA and as more particularly provided therein, the
Phase I Developer had the duty to construct, in two (2) Phases, an infill affordable housing
project ("Project") on the 12.75 acres known as the former National City Public Works Center
and Illes Family Trust site ("Site"); and
WHEREAS, per the DDA, the Project would include, without limitation, a total of
two hundred one (201) affordable rental housing units, certain community facilities for the use of
the residents of both Phase I and Phase II, and certain offsite improvements including, without
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limitation, (a) improvement of the Paradise Creek Parcel, to wit, the Site, and (b) improvement
and expansion, for the benefit of the entire community, of "Paradise Creek Educational Park";
and
WHEREAS, the obligations of Phase I Developer with respect to the
development of Phase II of the Project have been assigned to Paradise Creek II Housing
Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership ("Developer"), and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency holds, within its Capital Improvements Fund,
the sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000.00) to be used
to finance development of affordable housing projects such as the Project (the "Funds"); and
WHEREAS, the Funds are proceeds of the issuance of those certain
"$39,660,000 Community Development Commission of the City of National City (San Diego
County, California) (National City Redevelopment Project) 2011 Tax Allocation Bonds"
("Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, in accord with its statutory function and operation, the Successor
Agency desires also to foster the development of private nonprofit, community -based, service
organizations with the capacity to develop and/or finance affordable housing projects in National
City such as the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency, on the terms and conditions set forth in that
certain "Grant Agreement and Escrow Instructions" approved by the Successor Agency on
August 18, 2015 and maintained by the Clerk as a public record ("Grant Agreement"), granted
the Funds, i.e., sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000.00),
to CHW with the sole purpose that CHW make a loan to Developer for the capital
improvements, and thereby finance Phase II's development; and
WHEREAS, an anticipated by-product of the Successor Agency's loan to CHW
and CHW's role in the Project will be CHW's enhanced capacity to participate in the
development of future affordable housing projects in the community; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Grant Agreement, CHW has pledged to use its
income from Developer's re -payment to CHW of Funds derived from the Bonds for programs
annually approved by the Executive Director including:
1. Resident and community -based clean-up efforts within the Project;
2. Youth environmental education programming;
3. Jobs -corps type training;
4. To create a matching fund for Project residents saving for home
ownership; and
5. To create a first time homebuyer program for Project residents.
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August 18, 2015
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WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement must be approved by both the Oversight Board
of the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission as the National City
Redevelopment Agency ("Oversight Board") and the California Department of Finance prior to
being effective; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Successor Agency to the
Community Development Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are a substantive part of
this Resolution, including the terms defined therein.
Section 2. The Successor Agency hereby approves the Grant Agreement, a true and
correct copy of which is maintained by the City Clerk as a public record, whereby the Successor
Agency and CHW agreed upon the terms and conditions under which the Successor Agency
would (i) provide CHW Funds derived from the issuance of Bonds, to wit, a grant of
$14,909,000.00, assisting in the development of the Project at the Site by permitting CHW to
provide part of the financing for Phase II of the Project, and as a by-product of CHW fulfilling its
duties under the Grant Agreement, (ii) enhance CHW's capacity to participate in the
development of future affordable housing projects in the community.
Section 3. The Chairman of the Successor Agency is hereby authorized and
directed to take such other actions and execute such other documents as are necessary to
effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
Section 4. The Successor Agency has determined that (i) the certified Environmental
Impact Report for the Westside Specific Plan ("EIR") analyzed a Transit Oriented Development
for the Site, and that the Project's development will comply with the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") and the guidelines adopted in relation thereto ("Guidelines"), and (ii)
insofar as this Resolution and the approved Grant Agreement build CHW's capacity to
participate in the development of future affordable housing projects in the community, this
Resolution does not represent a "project" for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by
Guidelines section 15378, because this Resolution is an organizational or administrative activity
that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per section
15378(b)(5) of the Guidelines.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
[Signature Page to Follow]
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August 18, 2015
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of August, 2015.
Ron Morrison, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Raulston, Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia G. Silva
City Attorney
8/18/2015
PARADISE CREEK
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT -
PHASE II
GRANT AGREEMENT
NATOQe gin
■RELATED
it .,
Phase II Grant Agreement
• $14,909,000 of 2011 Tax Exempt Bonds
allocated by the Successor Agency in ROPS for
Phase II capital improvements
• Tax exempt status of the bonds require funds
be granted to Community HousingWorks
• Community HousingWorks will loan the grant
funds to the Phase II developer
• Income from repayment of loan to
Community HousingWorks will fund social
service programs for the vicinity
Changes to Staff Report &
Grant Agreement
• Last paragraph of Attachment No. 1
Explanation- Continuance from August 4
• Initial Disbursement of Grant increased by
approx. $2.7M to fund site preparation costs
(Page 3, Section 5.2 and Exhibit A)
• Final Disbursement of Grant has decreased by
the same (Page 4, Section 5.3)
• Total grant amount remains unchanged
Phase II Financial Sources
Source Funding Amount
Infill Infrastructure Grant
Affordable Housing Sustainable
Communities Grant
(Cap & Trade)
Successor Agency Funds
(Grant Agreement)
4% Low -Income Housing Tax
Credits
(Estimated Close -March 2016)
Developer's Loan
(Private Financing)
$4,000,000
$8,310,617
$14,909,000
$18,299,411
$3,144,589
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Attachment No. 1 Redline 8/17/2015
EXPLANATION:
Paradise Creek Housing Project Phase II Grant Agreement and Escrow Instructions
The Transit -Oriented Infill Affordable Housing and Paradise Creek Enhancement Project,
also known as the Westside Infill Transit Oriented Development (WI-TOD) is a 201-unit
affordable housing development on the east side of Paradise Creek, and the expansion
of Paradise Creek Educational Park on the west side of the creek. The proposed Project
is based on a concept that was developed through a neighborhood and stakeholder
design participation process and incorporated into the Westside Specific Plan, which was
adopted in 2010. The project design was developed with continuing public input and
participation through stakeholder and community meetings.
In March 2011, the Community Development Commission issued tax exempt bonds in
part to assist with the development. The first phase of the development is currently being
built on approximately four acres on the southern portion of the site and includes 109
units within two buildings and a separate residential services building. The second phase
would be built on approximately two acres on the northern portion of the site and would
include 92 units within two buildings. In order to complete financing for the construction
of the second phase, the Successor Agency is assisting the second phase with
$14,909,000 in bond proceeds from the 2011 tax exempt bonds.
Since Paradise Creek II Housing Partners, LP, the developer for the second phase, is a
for -profit entity, it is not eligible to receive the tax exempt bond funds directly without
impacting the tax exempt status of the bonds. Community HousingWorks, a development
partner in the project and a 501(c)3 non-profit, is eligible to receive the funds as a grant.
Community HousingWorks would then lend the grant proceeds to the developer of the
second phase to build the capital improvements.
Income from loan repayment to Community HousingWorks would be used to fund
programs approved by the Executive Director of the Successor Agency annually including
resident and community -based clean-up efforts for the project, youth environmental
education programming, Jobs Corps type training, to create a matching program for
resident savings accounts, and to create a first-time home buyer program for project
residents.
A continuance for this item was requested at the Successor Agency meeting on August
4, 2015 to August 18, 2015 to allow for additional time needed for staff to concur on a
mutual indemnification from and against any loss, cost, damage, cause of action, suit,
penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without limitation, attornev's fees, costs of suit
or court costs incurred as a result of due to with regard to any claim or demand from any
governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Site, including, without limitation, the
California Department of Finance, pursuant to its authority under Section
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34179.6(h)(1)(B) of the California Health and Safety Code, or any holder of the Bonds (a
"Demand for Grant Recovery") which is proximately caused by any material
misrepresentation, gross negligence or fraud as stipulated in Section 5.6 of the proposed
Grant Agreement.
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GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
[Transit -Oriented Infill Affordable Housing and Paradise Creek Enhancement Project]
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, dated as of August
2015 for identification purposes only (the "Grant Agreement"), is made and entered into by and
between the SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AS THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (the "Successor Agency"), and
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("CHW'), with
reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, CHW is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation whose
purposes include development and operation of such affordable housing in, among other areas,
the County of San Diego;
B. WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of National
City ("CDC") and Paradise Creek Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership (the
"Phase I Developer"), entered into that certain "Disposition and Development Agreement," dated
as of June 21, 2011 (the "DDA");
C. WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City ("Agency")
was established by Ordinance No. 1164, dated April 11, 1967. The City formed the CDC and
the Housing Authority of the City of National City ("Housing Authority") by Ordinance No. 1484,
dated October 14, 1975. The CDC was established to enable both the Agency and the Housing
Authority to operate under a single board and single entity. The CDC was responsible for the
administration of redevelopment activities within the City of National City;
D. WHEREAS, On February 1, 2012, California redevelopment agencies were
dissolved, successor agencies were established as successor agencies to the former
redevelopment agencies pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34173, and successor
agencies were tasked with, among other things, paying, and performing and enforcing the
enforceable obligations of the former redevelopment agencies. The City elected to serve as the
successor agency to the CDC upon the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to
Resolution No. 2012-15 on January 10, 2012. The Successor Agency is a distinct and separate
legal entity from the City, and is named "Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency" ("Successor Agency");
E. WHEREAS, pursuant to the DDA and as more particularly provided therein,
Phase I Developer will construct, in two (2) Phases, the Scope of Development on the Site (the
"Project"), including, without limitation, a total of two hundred one (201) affordable rental
housing units, certain community facilities for the use of the residents of both Phase I and
Phase II, and certain offsite improvements including, without limitation, (i) improvement of the
Paradise Creek Parcel, and (b) improvement and expansion, for the benefit of the entire
community, of Paradise Creek Educational Park;
F. WHEREAS, the obligations of Phase I Developer with respect to the
development of Phase II have been assigned to Paradise Creek II Housing Partners, L.P., a
California limited partnership ("Developer"), pursuant to that certain Assignment and
Assumption Agreement by and between Phase I Developer and Developer dated as of
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G. WHEREAS, Successor Agency holds, within its Capital Improvements Fund, the
sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000) to be used to
finance development of affordable housing projects such as the Project (the "Funds");
H. WHEREAS, the Funds are proceeds of that certain "$39,660,000 Community
Development Commission of the City of National City (San Diego County, California) (National
City Redevelopment Project) 2011 Tax Allocation Bonds" (the "Bonds");
I. WHEREAS, Successor Agency desires also to foster the development of private
nonprofit, community -based, service organizations with the capacity to develop and/or finance
affordable housing projects in National City such as the Project: and
J. WHEREAS, accordingly, Successor Agency, on the terms and conditions set
forth in this Grant Agreement, intends to grant the sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine
Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000) to CHW for the purpose of permitting CHW to provide part of
the financing for Phase II of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and
conditions herein contained, Successor Agency and CHW agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized words and terms used in this Grant
Agreement and not defined in this Grant Agreement (including, without limitation, in the Recitals
above) shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the DDA. Other capitalized words and
terms used in this Grant Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed thereto where first used
or as set forth in this Section 1.1. Capitalized terms used in an exhibit attached hereto and not
defined therein shall also have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1.
"CHW Loan Note" means the promissory note to be made by Developer to
evidence the CHW Loan.
"DDA" shall mean that certain Disposition and Development Agreement, dated as
of June 21, 2011, by and between CDC and Developer, as such document may be amended
and implemented by the parties thereto and as assigned, with respect to Phase II, by Phase I
Developer to Developer.
"Grant for Phase II" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 of this Grant
Agreement.
1.2 Singular and Plural Terms. Any defined term used in the plural in this
Grant Agreement shall refer to all members of the relevant class and any defined term used in
the singular shall refer to any number of the members of the relevant class.
1.3 Accounting Principles. Any accounting term used and not specifically
defined in this Grant Agreement shall be construed in conformity with, and all financial data
required to be submitted under this Grant Agreement shall be prepared in conformity with,
generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis or in accordance with
such other principles or methods as are reasonably acceptable to Successor Agency.
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1.4 References and Other Terms. References herein to Articles, Sections
and Exhibits shall be construed as references to this Grant Agreement unless a different
document is named. References to subparagraphs shall be construed as references to the
same Section in which the reference appears. The terms "including" and "include" mean
"including (include) without limitation".
1.5 Exhibits Incorporated. All attachments to this Grant Agreement, as now
existing and as the same may from time to time be modified, are incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. PARTIES
2.1 Successor Agency. Successor Agency is the Successor Agency of the
CDC and any successor to its rights, powers and responsibilities. The principal offices of
Successor Agency are located at 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California 91950.
2.2 CHW. CHW is Community HousingWorks, a California nonprofit, public
benefit corporation. The principal offices of CHW are located at 2815 Camino del Rio South,
Suite 350, Suite 550, San Diego, California, 92108.
3. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
4. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RIGHT TO TERMINATE
If the DDA terminates prior to the Close of Escrow for Phase II, then Successor
Agency, in addition to any and all other rights it may have to terminate this Grant Agreement,
shall have the right to terminate this Grant Agreement by notice to CHW.
5. GRANT
5.1 Amount and Purpose. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement, Successor Agency agrees to make a grant to CHW for Phase II (the "Grant for
Phase II") in the amount of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars
($14,909,000) to be used for the sole purpose of CHW making the CHW Loan for Phase II to
Developer. Uses of the proceeds of the CHW Loan by Developer shall be limited to costs of
construction of capital improvements with a projected useful life of at least 30 years, including,
without limitation, predevelopment and other soft costs directly associated with such capital
improvements, as permitted pursuant to the documents governing the Bonds (collectively,
"Permissible Uses"). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Successor Agency
hereby acknowledges and agrees that the costs listed on the Budget for Grant Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit A constitute Permissible Uses hereunder. The CHW Loan
Agreement (as defined below) shall obligate Developer, in its capacity as Borrower, to use the
proceeds of the CHW Loan only for Permissible Uses as defined herein.
5.2 Conditions to Initial Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. Successor
Agency's obligation to make and disburse Nine Million Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand
Three Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($9,232,375)
of the Grant for Phase II (the "Initial
Disbursement") shall be subject to satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:
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(a) Loan Agreement. CHW, as lender, and Developer, as borrower,
enter into a loan agreement, approved by the Executive Director (including, without limitation, all
underlying loan documents), pursuant to which CHW uses the Grant for Phase II proceeds for
the purpose of making the CHW Loan to Developer on terms and conditions consistent with the
DDA (the "CHW Loan Agreement"). At the time of the Initial Disbursement, until the Close of
Escrow for Phase II, the CHW Loan shall be secured exclusively by the Work Product (as
defined in CHW Loan Agreement), and neither CHW nor the Successor Agency shall have any
additional security with respect to the CHW Loan other than the Work Product. Among other
things, the CHW Loan Agreement shall provide that: (1) neither it, nor any of its accompanying
documents (including, without limitation, the promissory note evidencing and/or the deed of trust
that will, following the Close of Escrow for Phase II, secure the CHW Loan) may be amended,
modified or rescinded without the prior written approval of the Executive Director, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Successor Agency shall be named a third -
party beneficiary of the same and (2) proceeds of the CHW Loan shall be used only for
Permissible Uses.
(b) No Default. No default by CHW under this Grant Agreement shall
then exist, and no event shall then exist which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time
or both, would constitute such a default by CHW and, if requested by the Executive Director,
Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
5.3 Conditions to Final Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. The remaining
Five Million Six Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Five€ight Milli�o. Tie
Dollars ($5,676,6258,34S1489) of the Grant for
Phase II (the "Final Disbursement") shall be disbursed concurrently with the execution and
delivery of this Grant Agreement, to an escrow account held by Old Republic Title Company
("Escrow Agent") pursuant to escrow instructions which are mutually acceptable to the
Successor Agency and CHW. The Escrow Agent shall disburse upon satisfaction of the
following conditions precedent:
(a) Close of Escrow for Phase II. Escrow for Phase II must dose
concurrently.
(b) Loan Agreement and Deed of Trust. The CHW Loan Agreement
shall be in full force and effect and no default shall exist thereunder. CHW and Developer shall
cause to be recorded a second priority deed of trust securing Developer's obligation to repay
CHW Loan in the Official Records.
(c) Disbursement Agreement. CHW, the Phase II Construction
Lender and Successor Agency have entered into an agreement for disbursement of the
Construction Amount of the Grant for Phase II substantially similar to the Construction
Lender/Successor Agency Disbursement Agreement for Phase II and such agreement has been
approved by Developer and the Tax Credit Partner for Phase II.
(d) Insurance. Successor Agency has received satisfactory evidence
that the insurance required pursuant to the Ground Lease for Phase II is in full force and effect.
(e) Representations and Warranties. The representations of CHW
contained in this Grant Agreement shall be correct in all material respects as of the Close of
Escrow for Phase II as though made on and as of that date and, if requested by the Executive
Director, Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
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(f) No Default. No default by CHW under this Grant Agreement shall
then exist, and no event shall then exist which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time
or both, would constitute such a default by CHW and, if requested by the Executive Director,
Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
(g) Use of Proceeds. Successor Agency has received a certification
from the Developer certifying that (i) that the proceeds of the CHW Loan spent by Developer to
date have been used only for Permissible Uses and (ii) unspent proceeds of the CHW Loan and
proceeds of the Final Disbursement will be used only for Permissible Uses.
5.4 Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. The Initial Disbursement of the Grant
for Phase II shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, be delivered
directly to CHW and shall be disbursed therefrom on or about the date hereof to pay
predevelopment expenses and certain site improvements in accordance with the Final Project
Budget for Phase II. Successor Agency acknowledges and agrees that, should Close of the
Phase II Escrow and/or the completion of Phase II of the Project not occur, Successor Agency,
as fee owner of the Site, will have nonetheless received a benefit based on the predevelopment
work and site improvements funded by the Initial Disbursement. The Final Disbursement of the
Grant for Phase II shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, be
deposited into the Phase II Escrow in time to permit the close thereof and shall be disbursed
therefrom at Close of the Phase II Escrow (a) to pay closing costs and expenses shown on the
closing statement for the Phase II Escrow, and (b) to the Construction Lender for Phase II for
deposit into a construction account from which disbursements shall be made periodically by the
Construction Lender only to pay Phase II Project Costs in accordance with the Final Project
Budget for Phase II.
5.5 Return of Grant for Phase II. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, if construction of Phase II of the Project has not commenced on or before December
31, 2018 (as the same may be extended with the consent of the Executive Director), to the
extent any portion of the Grant for Phase II has (a) not yet been disbursed to Developer or (b)
disbursed to Developer and repaid pursuant to the terms of the CHW Loan Agreement, such
undisbursed or repaid funds shall be returned from CHW to the Successor Agency.
5.6 DOF and Oversight Board Approval. The parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that this Grant Agreement is subject to review and approval by the Oversight Board
to the Successor Agency and the California Department of Finance and that, notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, the Grant Agreement shall not be deemed effective until the
Successor Agency has obtained such approval from the Oversight Board to the Successor
Agency and the California Department of Finance. Therefore, the Successor Agency and CHW
acknowledge and agree that, upon receipt of such approvals, the Grant for Phase II is an
unconditional and irrevocable obligation of the Successor Agency and cannot be recalled by the
Successor Agency due to any claim or demand from any governmental agency having
jurisdiction over the Site, including, without limitation, the California Department of Finance,
pursuant to its authority under Section 34179.6(h)(1)(B) of the California Health and Safety
Code, or any holder of the Bonds (a "Demand for Grant Recovery"). Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, (i) the Successor Agency hereby agrees to indemnify, defend,
protect and hold harmless CHW, its officers, directors, partners, members, affiliates, employees,
agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss, cost, damage, cause of action, suit,
penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, costs of suit or
court costs incurred as a result of a Demand for Grant Recovery which is proximately caused by
any material misrepresentation, gross negligence or fraud by the Successor Agency, whether or
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not such Demand for Grant Recovery is successful; and (ii) CHW hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend, protect and hold harmless the Successor Agency, its officers, directors, partners,
members, affiliates, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss,
cost, damage, cause of action, suit, penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees, costs of suit or court costs incurred as a result of a Demand for Grant
Recovery which is proximately caused by any material misrepresentation, gross negligence or
fraud by CHW, whether or not such Demand for Grant Recovery is successful.
6. PROGRAM INCOME
6.1 Defined. For the purposes of this Grant Agreement, "Program Income"
shall mean all funds collected by CHW in repayment of the CHW Loan.
6.2 Use of Program Income. CHW shall use the Program Income to fund
social and educational programming and activities for the benefit of the Project, its residents and
the residents of the community of which the Project is a part (the "Paradise Creek -Related
Programs and Activities"). Such programs and activities could include, without limitation:
(a) resident and/or community -based cleanup efforts in and around
the Project, including, without limitation, in and around the Paradise Creek Parcel and/or
Paradise Creek Education Park; provided, however, such efforts may not include routine and/or
regular maintenance of such property;
(b) youth environmental education programming;
(c) job corps -type training programs;
(d) as matching funds for individual development accounts to assist
people of modest means save for the purchase of a lifelong asset, such as a home; or to obtain
education and/or job training; and education and coaching programs related to personal finance
and credit management;
(e) to make first-time homebuyer down payment loans and related
homebuyer education and coaching programs; and/or
(f) other activities as approved in advance by the Executive Director.
6.3 Submission of Annual Plan. Not later than thirty (30) days after first
receipt by CHW of Program Income and every year thereafter for which CHW receives any
Program Income, CHW shall submit to the Executive Director for approval (which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld) a plan and budget for the Paradise Creek -Related Programs and
Activities that CHW proposes to fund and operate over the ensuing one (1)-year period (the
"Annual Plan"). That notwithstanding, the Executive Director shall be under no obligation to
allow use of the Program Income to fund programs and activities otherwise obligated to be
provided by the Tenant under the Ground Lease for Phase II.
Additionally, if the Program Income received by CHW for any year or succession
of years is insufficient to fund and operate any meaningful Paradise Creek -Related Programs
and Activities for the ensuing year, CHW may, with the written consent of the Executive Director
(which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) accumulate funds until sufficient by holding
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such funds (unless de minimis) in an interest -bearing account, with such interest to become
Program Income.
6.4 Implementation of Annual Plan. Promptly after approval of any Annual
Plan, CHW shall implement that Annual Plan.
6.5 Acknowledgment of City. Any and all Paradise Creek -Related Programs
and Activates printed and/or digital materials, including signage, shall acknowledge, in a manner
reasonably satisfactory to the Executive Director, the contribution of the City of National City to
the funding of the subject program and/or activity.
6.6 Enforcement of CHW Loan Note. In order to reasonably maximize
Program Income, CHW shall reasonably enforce payment of the CHW Loan Note.
7. GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
7.1 CHW's Formation, Qualification and Compliance. CHW (a) is validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, (b) has all requisite
authority to conduct its business, and has all requisite authority to execute and perform its
obligations under this Grant Agreement.
7.2 Litigation. CHW represents and warrants that there are no material
actions, lawsuits or proceedings pending or, to the best of CHWs knowledge, threatened
against or affecting CHW, the adverse outcome of which could have a material adverse effect
on CHW's ability to perform its obligations under this Grant Agreement.
8. RETENTION OF RECORDS
CHW shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other
evidence pertaining to this Grant Agreement and shall make such materials available at its
office at all reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement and for three (3) years
from the date of Close of Escrow for Phase II for inspection by Successor Agency and for
furnishing of copies to Successor Agency, if requested.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Both parties hereto in the performance of this Grant Agreement will be acting in
an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners or joint venturers with one
another. Neither CHW nor CHWs employees are employees of Successor Agency and are not
entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of Successor Agency's employees, including
but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance.
10. CONTROL
Neither Successor Agency nor its officers, agents or employees shall have any
control over the conduct of CHW or any of CHW's employees except as herein set forth, and
CHW expressly agrees not to represent that CHW or CHW's agents, servants, or employees
are in any manner agents, servants or employees of Successor Agency, it being understood
that CHW, its agents, servants, and employees are as to Successor Agency wholly independent
contractors and that CHWs obligations to Successor Agency are solely such as are prescribed
by this Grant Agreement.
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11. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW
CHW, in the performance of this Grant Agreement, shall comply with all
applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances of the City
of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. CHW, and each of its
subcontractors, shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to
and during performance of any work pursuant to this Grant Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS
In the performance of this Agreement, CHW shall: (a) not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition; and
(b) take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race,
color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical
handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
13. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
CHW agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Successor Agency and the
City of National City, and their officers and employees, against and from any and all liability,
loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims,
demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable attorneys' fees, and- defense costs, of any
kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting
from or arising out of CHW's negligent performance of this Grant Agreement.
14. INSURANCE
CHW shall cause the Developer to purchase and maintain, and to require its
contractors, if any, to purchase and maintain, until issuance of the Certificate of Completion for
Phase II, the following insurance policies:
A. Automobile insurance covering all bodily injury and
property damage incurred during the performance of this Grant Agreement, with a minimum
coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall
include owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles ("any auto").
B. Commercial general liability insurance, with minimum limits
of $2,000,000 per occurrence $4,000,000 aggregate, covering all bodily injury and property
damage arising out of its operations under this Grant Agreement.
C. Workers' compensation insurance in an amount sufficient
to meet statutory requirements covering all of CHW employees and employers' liability
insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be
endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of Successor Agency. Said endorsement shall
be provided prior to commencement of work under this Grant Agreement.
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D. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as
to Successor Agency, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by
Successor Agency shall not contribute to any loss under said insurance. Said policies shall
provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to Successor Agency of cancellation or material
change.
E. Said policies, except for the professional liability and
workers' compensation policies, shall name Successor Agency, CDC and the City of National
City, and their officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, and separate additional
insured endorsements shall be provided.
F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims
made" rather than "occurrence" form, CHW shall cause Developer to maintain such insurance
coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Grant
Agreement. In addition, the "retro" date must be on or before the date of this Grant Agreement.
G. Any aggregate insurance limits must apply solely to this
Grant Agreement.
H. Insurance shall be written with only California admitted
companies which hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of
not less than A VIII according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company equal
financial stability that is approved by Successor Agency's Risk Manager. In the event coverage
is provided by non -admitted "surplus lines" carriers, they must be included on the most recent
California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI list) and otherwise meet rating
requirements.
I. This Grant Agreement shall not take effect until
certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with,
are filed with and approved by Successor Agency's Risk Manager. If CHW does not cause
Developer to keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times required
under this Grant Agreement, Successor Agency may elect to treat the failure to maintain the
requisite insurance as a breach of this Grant Agreement and, subject to the right to notice and
cure set forth in Section 17.A, terminate this Grant Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of
$10,000 must be disclosed to and approved by Successor Agency.
15. LEGAL FEES
If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach
of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and
warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Grant Agreement, then in that event,
the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of -court
settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all reasonable costs
and expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is
stipulated that attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall
not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award.
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16. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Grant Agreement, or the breach
thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the dispute by mediation in San
Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American
Arbitration Association (the "AAA") before resorting to arbitration. The costs of mediation shall
be borne equally by the parties. Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this Grant
Agreement, or breach thereof, which is not resolved by mediation shall be settled by arbitration
in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA then
existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the parties, and a judgment
thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the
controversy. The expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties to the
arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bear the costs of its own experts, evidence
and attorneys' fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such expenses or any part thereof
against a specified party as part of the arbitration award.
17. TERMINATION
A. This Grant Agreement may be terminated by Successor
Agency for cause in the event of a material breach of this Grant Agreement and failure by CHW
to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after the giving of notice by Successor Agency. If,
however, by its nature the failure cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days, CHW may
have such longer period of time as is reasonably necessary to cure the failure, provided,
however, that CHW commence said cure within said thirty (30)-day period, and thereafter
diligently prosecute said cure to completion within one hundred eighty (180) days.
B. Termination with cause shall be effected by delivery of
written Notice of Termination to CHW as provided for herein.
C. Upon termination of this Grant Agreement pursuant to the
terms hereof, Successor Agency shall have no obligation to disburse any outstanding portions
of the Grant for Phase II.
18. NOTICES
All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in
writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the
like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by
ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the
date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail,
the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered,
certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of
California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility
regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable,
when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication
delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To the Successor Agency: Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the National City Redevelopment
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To CHW:
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Agency
1243 National City Blvd.
National City, California 91950
Attn: Executive Director
Community HousingWorks
2815 Camino del Rio South, Suite 350
San Diego, California 92108
Attn: Anne B. Wilson, Sr. VP of Housing & Real
Estate Development
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of
changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the
notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or
other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax must be confirmed within
forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section.
19. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE APPROVAL
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Grant Agreement is subject
to review and approval by the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency and the California
Department of Finance and that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Grant
Agreement shall not be deemed effective until the Successor Agency has obtained such
approval from the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency and the California Department of
Finance.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period
provided for in this Grant Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal
holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next
day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Grant Agreement may be executed in
multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall
constitute but one and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or
subsections of this Grant Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are
not a part of this Grant Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination
of the validity of this Grant Agreement or any provision hereof
D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Grant Agreement shall not be
deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity
other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules
attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes.
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F. Amendment to this Grant Agreement. The terms of this
Grant Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed
by each of the parties hereto.
G. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of
this Grant Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or
any other provision hereof.
H. Applicable Law. This Grant Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
I. Entire Agreement. This Grant Agreement supersedes any
prior agreements, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire
agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement,
representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent
or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by
the party to be bound thereby.
J. Successors and Assigns. This Grant Agreement shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
K. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that
(i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the
drafting, preparation and negotiation of this Grant Agreement, (iii) each such party has
consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such
other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all
matters contemplated under this Grant Agreement, (iv) each party and such party's counsel and
advisors have reviewed this Grant Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Grant
Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or
construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not
apply in the interpretation of this Grant Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments
hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Grant Agreement on the
date and year first above written.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christensen & Spath LLP,
Successor Agency Special Counsel
By:
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, a California
nonprofit, public benefit corporation
By:
Name:
Its:
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AS THE NATIONAL CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
By:
Walter F. Spath III, Esq., Partner
Name: Ron Morrison
Its: Chairman
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EXHIBIT A
$3,000,000
$1,800,000
9 $62,300
4 $56 g05
5 GC Site Preparation $1,575,000
6 $60,000
Total $6,527, 300
EXHIBIT A
Budget for Grant Agreement
1 Park Remediation
2 Park Improvements
3 GC Site Preparation including Site Remediation
4 Total Predevelopment Scope of Work
Grand Total
Predevelopment Scope of Work (Detail)
Architecture
2 Landscape Architecture
3 Civil Engineering
4 Environmental Engineering
5 Geotechnical Engineering
6 Title 24/MEP Peer Review
7 Utility Consultant
8 Sustainability
g Other Architects & Engineers
10 Blueprinting / Printing / Copying
11 Appraisals & Market Studies
12 Interior Design Coordinator
13 Zoning Approvals
14 TCAC Application Fee
15 TCAC Performance Deposit
Grand Total
Exhibit '`A"
$3,000,000
$1,800,000
$2,289,284
$2,143,091
$9,232,375
$433,185
$90,000
$250,000
$72,000
$150.000
$55.000
$50,000
$20.000
$60.000
$11,500
$8,000
$8,000
$873,406
$2,000
$60,000
$2,143,091
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Attachment No. 1 Clean Revised 8/17/2015
EXPLANATION:
Paradise Creek Housing Project Phase II Grant Agreement and Escrow Instructions
The Transit -Oriented Infill Affordable Housing and Paradise Creek Enhancement Project,
also known as the Westside Infill Transit Oriented Development (WI-TOD) is a 201-unit
affordable housing development on the east side of Paradise Creek, and the expansion
of Paradise Creek Educational Park on the west side of the creek. The proposed Project
is based on a concept that was developed through a neighborhood and stakeholder
design participation process and incorporated into the Westside Specific Plan, which was
adopted in 2010. The project design was developed with continuing public input and
participation through stakeholder and community meetings.
In March 2011, the Community Development Commission issued tax exempt bonds in
part to assist with the development. The first phase of the development is currently being
built on approximately four acres on the southern portion of the site and includes 109
units within two buildings and a separate residential services building. The second phase
would be built on approximately two acres on the northern portion of the site and would
include 92 units within two buildings. In order to complete financing for the construction
of the second phase, the Successor Agency is assisting the second phase with
$14,909,000 in bond proceeds from the 2011 tax exempt bonds.
Since Paradise Creek II Housing Partners, LP, the developer for the second phase, is a
for -profit entity, it is not eligible to receive the tax exempt bond funds directly without
impacting the tax exempt status of the bonds. Community HousingWorks, a development
partner in the project and a 501(c)3 non-profit, is eligible to receive the funds as a grant.
Community HousingWorks would then lend the grant proceeds to the developer of the
second phase to build the capital improvements.
Income from loan repayment to Community HousingWorks would be used to fund
programs approved by the Executive Director of the Successor Agency annually including
resident and community -based clean-up efforts for the project, youth environmental
education programming, Jobs Corps type training, to create a matching program for
resident savings accounts, and to create a first-time home buyer program for project
residents.
A continuance for this item was requested at the Successor Agency meeting on August
4, 2015 to August 18, 2015 to allow for additional time needed for staff to concur on a
mutual indemnification from and against any loss, cost, damage, cause of action, suit,
penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, costs of suit
or court costs incurred as a result of due to with regard to any claim or demand from any
governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Site, including, without limitation, the
California Department of Finance, pursuant to its authority under Section
34179.6(h)(1)(B) of the California Health and Safety Code, or any holder of the Bonds (a
"Demand for Grant Recovery") which is proximately caused by any material
misrepresentation, gross negligence or fraud as stipulated in Section 5.6 of the proposed
Grant Agreement.
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GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
[Transit -Oriented Infill Affordable Housing and Paradise Creek Enhancement Project]
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, dated as of August ,
2015 for identification purposes only (the "Grant Agreement"), is made and entered into by and
between the SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AS THE NATIONAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (the "Successor Agency"), and
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation ("CHW'), with
reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, CHW is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation whose
purposes include development and operation of such affordable housing in, among other areas,
the County of San Diego;
B. WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission of the City of National
City ("CDC") and Paradise Creek Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership (the
"Phase I Developer"), entered into that certain "Disposition and Development Agreement," dated
as of June 21, 2011 (the "DDA");
C. WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of National City ("Agency")
was established by Ordinance No. 1164, dated April 11, 1967. The City formed the CDC and
the Housing Authority of the City of National City ("Housing Authority") by Ordinance No. 1484,
dated October 14, 1975. The CDC was established to enable both the Agency and the Housing
Authority to operate under a single board and single entity. The CDC was responsible for the
administration of redevelopment activities within the City of National City;
D. WHEREAS, On February 1, 2012, California redevelopment agencies were
dissolved, successor agencies were established as successor agencies to the former
redevelopment agencies pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34173, and successor
agencies were tasked with, among other things, paying, and performing and enforcing the
enforceable obligations of the former redevelopment agencies. The City elected to serve as the
successor agency to the CDC upon the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, pursuant to
Resolution No. 2012-15 on January 10, 2012. The Successor Agency is a distinct and separate
legal entity from the City, and is named "Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the National City Redevelopment Agency" ("Successor Agency");
E. WHEREAS, pursuant to the DDA and as more particularly provided therein,
Phase I Developer will construct, in two (2) Phases, the Scope of Development on the Site (the
"Project"), including, without limitation, a total of two hundred one (201) affordable rental
housing units, certain community facilities for the use of the residents of both Phase I and
Phase II, and certain offsite improvements including, without limitation, (i) improvement of the
Paradise Creek Parcel, and (b) improvement and expansion, for the benefit of the entire
community, of Paradise Creek Educational Park;
F. WHEREAS, the obligations of Phase I Developer with respect to the
development of Phase II have been assigned to Paradise Creek II Housing Partners, L.P., a
California limited partnership ("Developer"), pursuant to that certain Assignment and
Assumption Agreement by and between Phase I Developer and Developer dated as of
, 2015;
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G. WHEREAS, Successor Agency holds, within its Capital Improvements Fund, the
sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000) to be used to
finance development of affordable housing projects such as the Project (the "Funds");
H. WHEREAS, the Funds are proceeds of that certain "$39,660,000 Community
Development Commission of the City of National City (San Diego County, California) (National
City Redevelopment Project) 2011 Tax Allocation Bonds" (the "Bonds");
WHEREAS, Successor Agency desires also to foster the development of private
nonprofit, community -based, service organizations with the capacity to develop and/or finance
affordable housing projects in National City such as the Project; and
J. WHEREAS, accordingly, Successor Agency, on the terms and conditions set
forth in this Grant Agreement, intends to grant the sum of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine
Thousand Dollars ($14,909,000) to CHW for the purpose of permitting CHW to provide part of
the financing for Phase II of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and
conditions herein contained, Successor Agency and CHW agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized words and terms used in this Grant
Agreement and not defined in this Grant Agreement (including, without limitation, in the Recitals
above) shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the DDA. Other capitalized words and
terms used in this Grant Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed thereto where first used
or as set forth in this Section 1.1. Capitalized terms used in an exhibit attached hereto and not
defined therein shall also have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1.
"CHW Loan Note" means the promissory note to be made by Developer to
evidence the CHW Loan.
"DDA" shall mean that certain Disposition and Development Agreement, dated as
of June 21, 2011, by and between CDC and Developer, as such document may be amended
and implemented by the parties thereto and as assigned, with respect to Phase II, by Phase I
Developer to Developer.
"Grant for Phase II" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 of this Grant
Agreement.
1.2 Singular and Plural Terms. Any defined term used in the plural in this
Grant Agreement shall refer to all members of the relevant class and any defined term used in
the singular shall refer to any number of the members of the relevant class.
1.3 Accounting Principles. Any accounting term used and not specifically
defined in this Grant Agreement shall be construed in conformity with, and all financial data
required to be submitted under this Grant Agreement shall be prepared in conformity with,
generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis or in accordance with
such other principles or methods as are reasonably acceptable to Successor Agency.
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1.4 References and Other Terms. References herein to Articles, Sections
and Exhibits shall be construed as references to this Grant Agreement unless a different
document is named. References to subparagraphs shall be construed as references to the
same Section in which the reference appears. The terms "including" and "include" mean
"including (include) without limitation".
1.5 Exhibits Incorporated. All attachments to this Grant Agreement, as now
existing and as the same may from time to time be modified, are incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. PARTIES
2.1 Successor Agency. Successor Agency is the Successor Agency of the
CDC and any successor to its rights, powers and responsibilities. The principal offices of
Successor Agency are located at 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California 91950.
2.2 CHW. CHW is Community HousingWorks, a California nonprofit, public
benefit corporation. The principal offices of CHW are located at 2815 Camino del Rio South,
Suite 350, Suite 550, San Diego, California, 92108.
3. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
4. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RIGHT TO TERMINATE
If the DDA terminates prior to the Close of Escrow for Phase II, then Successor
Agency, in addition to any and all other rights it may have to terminate this Grant Agreement,
shall have the right to terminate this Grant Agreement by notice to CHW.
5. GRANT
5.1 Amount and Purpose. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement, Successor Agency agrees to make a grant to CHW for Phase II (the "Grant for
Phase II") in the amount of Fourteen Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars
($14,909,000) to be used for the sole purpose of CHW making the CHW Loan for Phase II to
Developer. Uses of the proceeds of the CHW Loan by Developer shall be limited to costs of
construction of capital improvements with a projected useful life of at least 30 years, including,
without limitation, predevelopment and other soft costs directly associated with such capital
improvements, as permitted pursuant to the documents governing the Bonds (collectively,
"Permissible Uses"). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Successor Agency
hereby acknowledges and agrees that the costs listed on the Budget for Grant Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit A constitute Permissible Uses hereunder. The CHW Loan
Agreement (as defined below) shall obligate Developer, in its capacity as Borrower, to use the
proceeds of the CHW Loan only for Permissible Uses as defined herein.
5.2 Conditions to Initial Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. Successor
Agency's obligation to make and disburse Nine Million Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand
Three Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($9,232,375)) of the Grant for Phase II (the "Initial
Disbursement") shall be subject to satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:
(a) Loan Agreement. CHW, as lender, and Developer, as borrower,
enter into a loan agreement, approved by the Executive Director (including, without limitation, all
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underlying loan documents), pursuant to which CHW uses the Grant for Phase II proceeds for
the purpose of making the CHW Loan to Developer on terms and conditions consistent with the
DDA (the "CHW Loan Agreement"). At the time of the Initial Disbursement, until the Close of
Escrow for Phase II, the CHW Loan shall be secured exclusively by the Work Product (as
defined in CHW Loan Agreement), and neither CHW nor the Successor Agency shall have any
additional security with respect to the CHW Loan other than the Work Product. Among other
things, the CHW Loan Agreement shall provide that: (1) neither it, nor any of its accompanying
documents (including, without limitation, the promissory note evidencing and/or the deed of trust
that will, following the Close of Escrow for Phase II, secure the CHW Loan) may be amended,
modified or rescinded without the prior written approval of the Executive Director, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Successor Agency shall be named a third -
party beneficiary of the same and (2) proceeds of the CHW Loan shall be used only for
Permissible Uses.
(b) No Default. No default by CHW under this Grant Agreement shall
then exist, and no event shall then exist which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time
or both, would constitute such a default by CHW and, if requested by the Executive Director,
Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
5.3 Conditions to Final Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. The remaining
Five Million Six Hundred Seventy Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($5,676,625)
of the Grant for Phase II (the "Final Disbursement") shall be disbursed concurrently with the
execution and delivery of this Grant Agreement, to an escrow account held by Old Republic Title
Company ("Escrow Agent") pursuant to escrow instructions which are mutually acceptable to
the Successor Agency and CHW. The Escrow Agent shall disburse upon satisfaction of the
following conditions precedent:
(a) Close of Escrow for Phase II. Escrow for Phase II must close
concurrently.
(b) Loan Agreement and Deed of Trust. The CHW Loan Agreement
shall be in full force and effect and no default shall exist thereunder. CHW and Developer shall
cause to be recorded a second priority deed of trust securing Developer's obligation to repay
CHW Loan in the Official Records.
(c) Disbursement Agreement. CHW, the Phase II Construction
Lender and Successor Agency have entered into an agreement for disbursement of the
Construction Amount of the Grant for Phase II substantially similar to the Construction
Lender/Successor Agency Disbursement Agreement for Phase II and such agreement has been
approved by Developer and the Tax Credit Partner for Phase II.
(d) Insurance. Successor Agency has received satisfactory evidence
that the insurance required pursuant to the Ground Lease for Phase II is in full force and effect.
(e) Representations and Warranties. The representations of CHW
contained in this Grant Agreement shall be correct in all material respects as of the Close of
Escrow for Phase II as though made on and as of that date and, if requested by the Executive
Director, Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
(f) No Default. No default by CHW under this Grant Agreement shall
then exist, and no event shall then exist which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time
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or both, would constitute such a default by CHW and, if requested by the Executive Director,
Successor Agency shall have received a certificate to that effect signed by CHW.
(g) Use of Proceeds. Successor Agency has received a certification
from the Developer certifying that (i) that the proceeds of the CHW Loan spent by Developer to
date have been used only for Permissible Uses and (ii) unspent proceeds of the CHW Loan and
proceeds of the Final Disbursement will be used only for Permissible Uses.
5.4 Disbursement of Grant for Phase II. The Initial Disbursement of the Grant
for Phase II shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, be delivered
directly to CHW and shall be disbursed therefrom on or about the date hereof to pay
predevelopment expenses and certain site improvements in accordance with the Final Project
Budget for Phase II. Successor Agency acknowledges and agrees that, should Close of the
Phase II Escrow and/or the completion of Phase II of the Project not occur, Successor Agency,
as fee owner of the Site, will have nonetheless received a benefit based on the predevelopment
work and site improvements funded by the Initial Disbursement. The Final Disbursement of the
Grant for Phase II shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, be
deposited into the Phase II Escrow in time to permit the close thereof and shall be disbursed
therefrom at Close of the Phase II Escrow (a) to pay closing costs and expenses shown on the
dosing statement for the Phase II Escrow, and (b) to the Construction Lender for Phase II for
deposit into a construction account from which disbursements shall be made periodically by the
Construction Lender only to pay Phase II Project Costs in accordance with the Final Project
Budget for Phase II.
5.5 Return of Grant for Phase II. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, if construction of Phase II of the Project has not commenced on or before December
31, 2018 (as the same may be extended with the consent of the Executive Director), to the
extent any portion of the Grant for Phase II has (a) not yet been disbursed to Developer or (b)
disbursed to Developer and repaid pursuant to the terms of the CHW Loan Agreement, such
undisbursed or repaid funds shall be returned from CHW to the Successor Agency.
5.6 DOF and Oversight Board Approval. The parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that this Grant Agreement is subject to review and approval by the Oversight Board
to the Successor Agency and the California Department of Finance and that, notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, the Grant Agreement shall not be deemed effective until the
Successor Agency has obtained such approval from the Oversight Board to the Successor
Agency and the California Department of Finance. Therefore, the Successor Agency and CHW
acknowledge and agree that, upon receipt of such approvals, the Grant for Phase II is an
unconditional and irrevocable obligation of the Successor Agency and cannot be recalled by the
Successor Agency due to any claim or demand from any governmental agency having
jurisdiction over the Site, including, without limitation, the California Department of Finance,
pursuant to its authority under Section 34179.6(h)(1)(B) of the California Health and Safety
Code, or any holder of the Bonds (a "Demand for Grant Recovery"). Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, (i) the Successor Agency hereby agrees to indemnify, defend,
protect and hold harmless CHW, its officers, directors, partners, members, affiliates, employees,
agents, successors and assigns from and against any loss, cost, damage, cause of action, suit,
penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, costs of suit or
court costs incurred as a result of a Demand for Grant Recovery which is proximately caused by
any material misrepresentation, gross negligence or fraud by the Successor Agency, whether or
not such Demand for Grant Recovery is successful; and (ii) CHW hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend, protect and hold harmless the Successor Agency, its officers, directors, partners,
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members, affiliates, employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any Toss,
cost, damage, cause of action, suit, penalty, fine, liability or expense, including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees, costs of suit or court costs incurred as a result of a Demand for Grant
Recovery which is proximately caused by any material misrepresentation, gross negligence or
fraud by CHW, whether or not such Demand for Grant Recovery is successful.
6. PROGRAM INCOME
6.1 Defined. For the purposes of this Grant Agreement, "Program Income"
shall mean all funds collected by CHW in repayment of the CHW Loan.
6.2 Use of Program Income. CHW shall use the Program Income to fund
social and educational programming and activities for the benefit of the Project, its residents and
the residents of the community of which the Project is a part (the "Paradise Creek -Related
Programs and Activities"). Such programs and activities could include, without limitation:
(a) resident and/or community -based cleanup efforts in and around
the Project, including, without limitation, in and around the Paradise Creek Parcel and/or
Paradise Creek Education Park; provided, however, such efforts may not include routine and/or
regular maintenance of such property;
(b) youth environmental education programming;
(c) job corps -type training programs;
(d) as matching funds for individual development accounts to assist
people of modest means save for the purchase of a lifelong asset, such as a home; or to obtain
education and/or job training; and education and coaching programs related to personal finance
and credit management;
(e) to make first-time homebuyer down payment loans and related
homebuyer education and coaching programs; and/or
(f) other activities as approved in advance by the Executive Director.
6.3 Submission of Annual Plan. Not later than thirty (30) days after first
receipt by CHW of Program Income and every year thereafter for which CHW receives any
Program Income, CHW shall submit to the Executive Director for approval (which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld) a plan and budget for the Paradise Creek -Related Programs and
Activities that CHW proposes to fund and operate over the ensuing one (1)-year period (the
"Annual Plan"). That notwithstanding, the Executive Director shall be under no obligation to
allow use of the Program Income to fund programs and activities otherwise obligated to be
provided by the Tenant under the Ground Lease for Phase II.
Additionally, if the Program Income received by CHW for any year or succession
of years is insufficient to fund and operate any meaningful Paradise Creek -Related Programs
and Activities for the ensuing year, CHW may, with the written consent of the Executive Director
(which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) accumulate funds until sufficient by holding
such funds (unless de minimis) in an interest -bearing account, with such interest to become
Program Income.
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6.4 Implementation of Annual Plan. Promptly after approval of any Annual
Plan, CHW shall implement that Annual Plan.
6.5 Acknowledgment of City. Any and all Paradise Creek -Related Programs
and Activates printed and/or digital materials, including signage, shall acknowledge, in a manner
reasonably satisfactory to the Executive Director, the contribution of the City of National City to
the funding of the subject program and/or activity.
6.6 Enforcement of CHW Loan Note. In order to reasonably maximize
Program Income, CHW shall reasonably enforce payment of the CHW Loan Note.
7. GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
7.1 CHW's Formation, Qualification and Compliance. CHW (a) is validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, (b) has all requisite
authority to conduct its business, and has all requisite authority to execute and perform its
obligations under this Grant Agreement.
7.2 Litigation. CHW represents and warrants that there are no material
actions, lawsuits or proceedings pending or, to the best of CHW's knowledge, threatened
against or affecting CHW, the adverse outcome of which could have a material adverse effect
on CHW's ability to perform its obligations under this Grant Agreement.
8. RETENTION OF RECORDS
CHW shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other
evidence pertaining to this Grant Agreement and shall make such materials available at its
office at all reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement and for three (3) years
from the date of Close of Escrow for Phase II for inspection by Successor Agency and for
furnishing of copies to Successor Agency, if requested.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Both parties hereto in the performance of this Grant Agreement will be acting in
an independent capacity and not as agents, employees, partners or joint venturers with one
another. Neither CHW nor CHW's employees are employees of Successor Agency and are not
entitled to any of the rights, benefits, or privileges of Successor Agency's employees, including
but not limited to retirement, medical, unemployment, or workers' compensation insurance.
10. CONTROL
Neither Successor Agency nor its officers, agents or employees shall have any
control over the conduct of CHW or any of CHW's employees except as herein set forth, and
CHW expressly agrees not to represent that CHW or CHW's agents, servants, or employees
are in any manner agents, servants or employees of Successor Agency, it being understood
that CHW, its agents, servants, and employees are as to Successor Agency wholly independent
contractors and that CHW's obligations to Successor Agency are solely such as are prescribed
by this Grant Agreement.
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11. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW
CHW, in the performance of this Grant Agreement, shall comply with all
applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations, and all applicable ordinances of the City
of National City, whether now in force or subsequently enacted. CHW, and each of its
subcontractors, shall obtain and maintain a current City of National City business license prior to
and during performance of any work pursuant to this Grant Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS
In the performance of this Agreement, CHW shall: (a) not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, or medical condition; and
(b) take positive action to insure that applicants are employed without regard to their age, race,
color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, physical
handicap, or medical condition. Such action shall include but not be limited to the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or
termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including
apprenticeship.
13. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
CHW agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Successor Agency and the
City of National City, and their officers and employees, against and from any and all liability,
loss, damages to property, injuries to, or death of any person or persons, and all claims,
demands, suits, actions, proceedings, reasonable attorneys' fees, and• defense costs, of any
kind or nature, including workers' compensation claims, of or by anyone whomsoever, resulting
from or arising out of CHW's negligent performance of this Grant Agreement.
14. INSURANCE
CHW shall cause the Developer to purchase and maintain, and to require its
contractors, if any, to purchase and maintain, until issuance of the Certificate of Completion for
Phase II, the following insurance policies:
A. Automobile insurance covering all bodily injury and
property damage incurred during the performance of this Grant Agreement, with a minimum
coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident. Such automobile insurance shall
include owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles ("any auto").
B. Commercial general liability insurance, with minimum limits
of $2,000,000 per occurrence $4,000,000 aggregate, covering all bodily injury and property
damage arising out of its operations under this Grant Agreement.
C. Workers' compensation insurance in an amount sufficient
to meet statutory requirements covering all of CHW employees and employers' liability
insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. In addition, the policy shall be
endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of Successor Agency. Said endorsement shall
be provided prior to commencement of work under this Grant Agreement.
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D. The aforesaid policies shall constitute primary insurance as
to Successor Agency, its officers, employees, and volunteers, so that any other policies held by
Successor Agency shall not contribute to any Toss under said insurance. Said policies shall
provide for thirty (30) days prior written notice to Successor Agency of cancellation or material
change.
E. Said policies, except for the professional liability and
workers' compensation policies, shall name Successor Agency, CDC and the City of National
City, and their officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, and separate additional
insured endorsements shall be provided.
F. If required insurance coverage is provided on a "claims
made" rather than "occurrence" form, CHW shall cause Developer to maintain such insurance
coverage for three years after expiration of the term (and any extensions) of this Grant
Agreement. In addition, the "retro" date must be on or before the date of this Grant Agreement.
G. Any aggregate insurance limits must apply solely to this
Grant Agreement.
H. Insurance shall be written with only California admitted
companies which hold a current policy holder's alphabetic and financial size category rating of
not less than A Vill according to the current Best's Key Rating Guide, or a company equal
financial stability that is approved by Successor Agency's Risk Manager. In the event coverage
is provided by non -admitted "surplus lines" carriers, they must be included on the most recent
California List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers (LESLI list) and otherwise meet rating
requirements.
This Grant Agreement shall not take effect until
certificate(s) or other sufficient proof that these insurance provisions have been complied with,
are filed with and approved by Successor Agency's Risk Manager. If CHW does not cause
Developer to keep all of such insurance policies in full force and effect at all times required
under this Grant Agreement, Successor Agency may elect to treat the failure to maintain the
requisite insurance as a breach of this Grant Agreement and, subject to the right to notice and
cure set forth in Section 17.A, terminate this Grant Agreement as provided herein.
J. All deductibles and self -insured retentions in excess of
$10,000 must be disclosed to and approved by Successor Agency.
15. LEGAL FEES
If any party brings a suit or action against the other party arising from any breach
of any of the covenants or agreements or any inaccuracies in any of the representations and
warranties on the part of the other party arising out of this Grant Agreement, then in that event,
the prevailing party in such action or dispute, whether by final judgment or out -of -court
settlement, shall be entitled to have and recover of and from the other party all reasonable costs
and expenses of suit, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
For purposes of determining who is to be considered the prevailing party, it is
stipulated that attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution or defense of the action or suit shall
not be considered in determining the amount of the judgment or award.
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16. MEDIATION/ARBITRATION
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Grant Agreement, or the breach
thereof, the parties agree first to try, in good faith, to settle the dispute by mediation in San
Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American
Arbitration Association (the "AAA") before resorting to arbitration. The costs of mediation shall
be borne equally by the parties. Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, this Grant
Agreement, or breach thereof, which is not resolved by mediation shall be settled by arbitration
in San Diego, California, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA then
existing. Any award rendered shall be final and conclusive upon the parties, and a judgment
thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter of the
controversy. The expenses of the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties to the
arbitration, provided that each party shall pay for and bear the costs of its own experts, evidence
and attorneys' fees, except that the arbitrator may assess such expenses or any part thereof
against a specified party as part of the arbitration award.
17. TERMINATION
A. This Grant Agreement may be terminated by Successor
Agency for cause in the event of a material breach of this Grant Agreement and failure by CHW
to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after the giving of notice by Successor Agency. If,
however, by its nature the failure cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days, CHW may
have such longer period of time as is reasonably necessary to cure the failure, provided,
however, that CHW commence said cure within said thirty (30)-day period, and thereafter
diligently prosecute said cure to completion within one hundred eighty (180) days.
B. Termination with cause shall be effected by delivery of
written Notice of Termination to CHW as provided for herein.
C. Upon termination of this Grant Agreement pursuant to the
terms hereof, Successor Agency shall have no obligation to disburse any outstanding portions
of the Grant for Phase II.
18. NOTICES
All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in
writing, and shall be personally delivered; or sent by overnight mail (Federal Express or the
like); or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or sent by
ordinary mail, postage prepaid; or telegraphed or cabled; or delivered or sent by telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax; and shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (i) if personally delivered, the
date of delivery to the address of the person to receive such notice, (ii) if sent by overnight mail,
the business day following its deposit in such overnight mail facility, (iii) if mailed by registered,
certified or ordinary mail, five (5) days (ten (10) days if the address is outside the State of
California) after the date of deposit in a post office, mailbox, mail chute, or other like facility
regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service, (iv) if given by telegraph or cable,
when delivered to the telegraph company with charges prepaid, or (v) if given by telex, telecopy,
facsimile or fax, when sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or other communication
delivered or sent as specified above shall be directed to the following persons:
To the Successor Agency: Successor Agency to the Community Development
Commission as the National City Redevelopment
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Agency
1243 National City Blvd.
National City, California 91950
Attn: Executive Director
Community HousingWorks
2815 Camino del Rio South, Suite 350
San Diego, California 92108
Attn: Anne B. Wilson, Sr. VP of Housing & Real
Estate Development
Notice of change of address shall be given by written notice in the manner
specified in this Section. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of
changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to constitute receipt of the
notice, demand, request or communication sent. Any notice, request, demand, direction or
other communication sent by cable, telex, telecopy, facsimile or fax must be confirmed within
forty-eight (48) hours by letter mailed or delivered as specified in this Section.
19. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE APPROVAL
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Grant Agreement is subject
to review and approval by the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency and the California
Department of Finance and that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Grant
Agreement shall not be deemed effective until the Successor Agency has obtained such
approval from the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency and the California Department of
Finance.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Computation of Time Periods. If any date or time period
provided for in this Grant Agreement is or ends on a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal
holiday, then such date shall automatically be extended until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time of the next
day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal, state or legal holiday.
B. Counterparts. This Grant Agreement may be executed in
multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall
constitute but one and the same instrument.
C. Captions. Any captions to, or headings of, the sections or
subsections of this Grant Agreement are solely for the convenience of the parties hereto, are
not a part of this Grant Agreement, and shall not be used for the interpretation or determination
of the validity of this Grant Agreement or any provision hereof
D. No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, the execution and delivery of this Grant Agreement shall not be
deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the parties hereto, to any person or entity
other than the parties hereto.
E. Exhibits and Schedules. The Exhibits and Schedules
attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference for all purposes.
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F. Amendment to this Grant Agreement. The terms of this
Grant Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing executed
by each of the parties hereto.
G. Waiver. The waiver or failure to enforce any provision of
this Grant Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any future breach of any such provision or
any other provision hereof.
H. Applicable Law. This Grant Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Entire Agreement. This Grant Agreement supersedes any
prior agreements, negotiations and communications, oral or written, and contains the entire
agreement between the parties as to the subject matter hereof. No subsequent agreement,
representation, or promise made by either party hereto, or by or to an employee, officer, agent
or representative of any party hereto shall be of any effect unless it is in writing and executed by
the party to be bound thereby.
J. Successors and Assigns. This Grant Agreement shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
K. Construction. The parties acknowledge and agree that
(i) each party is of equal bargaining strength, (ii) each party has actively participated in the
drafting, preparation and negotiation of this Grant Agreement, (iii) each such party has
consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with its own, independent counsel and such
other professional advisors as such party has deemed appropriate, relative to any and all
matters contemplated under this Grant Agreement, (iv) each party and such party's counsel and
advisors have reviewed this Grant Agreement, (v) each party has agreed to enter into this Grant
Agreement following such review and the rendering of such advice, and (vi) any rule or
construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not
apply in the interpretation of this Grant Agreement, or any portions hereof, or any amendments
hereto.
(signatures on following page)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Grant Agreement on the
date and year first above written.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christensen & Spath LLP,
Successor Agency Special Counsel
By:
COMMUNITY HOUSINGWORKS, a California
nonprofit, public benefit corporation
By:
Name:
Its:
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AS THE NATIONAL CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
By:
Walter F. Spath III, Esq., Partner
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Name: Ron Morrison
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EXHIBIT A
Budget for Grant Agreement
1 Park Remediation
2 Park Improvements
3 GC Site Preparation including Site Remediation
4 Total Predevelopment Scope of Work
Grand Total
Predevelopment Scope of Work (Detail)
1 Architecture
2 Landscape Architecture
3 Civil Engineering
4 Environmental Engineering
5 Geotechnical Engineering
6 ( Title 24/MEP Peer Review
7 Utility Consultant
8 Sustainability
g Other Architects & Engineers
$3,000,000
$1,800,000
$2,289,284
$2,143,091
$9,232,375
$433,185
$90,000
$250,000
$72,000
10 Blueprinting / Printing / Copying
11 I Appraisals & Market Studies
12 Interior Design Coordinator
13 Zoning Approvals
14 TCAC Application Fee
15 TCAC Performance Deposit
Grand Total
Exhibit "A"
$150,000
$55,000
$50,000
$20,000
$60,000
$11,500
$8,000
$8,000
$873,406
$2,000
$60,000
$2,143,091
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