HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2002.11.21 - 26954November 21, 2002
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #02284
BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE, CHARLES E. PALMER, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION RESOLUTION
APPROVING PROJECT PLAN (THE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART PROJECT) - CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
To Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland
(the "EDC") has recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the
Project Plan required by the Economic Development Corporations Act (the "Act")
for the captioned Project, a copy of which has been presented to this meeting
(the "Project Plan"); and
WHEREAS the EDC's recommendations to the Board of Commissioners were
based upon its determinations that the Project is reasonable and necessary to
effectuate the purposes of the Act and that the Project Plan satisfies all of
the requirements of the Act regarding project plans; and
WHEREAS the governing body of the Charter Township of Bloomfield,
Oakland County, Michigan, has also approved the Project Plan and given its
consent to the exercise of jurisdiction over the Project by the EDC; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has held a public hearing to consider
whether the Project Plan constitutes a public purpose as contemplated by the
Act; and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners, following such public hearing and
its review of the Project Plan, concurs in the determinations of the EDC with
respect thereto;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Plan is hereby determined
to constitute a public purpose as contemplated by the Act and is hereby
approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EDC is hereby authorized to take such
steps as are necessary to implement the Project and the financing thereof by
the issuance of its limited obligation revenue bonds as contemplated by the
Project Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
provide four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of
the Board of the EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
NG AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Planning & Building Committee Vote:
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Garfield, Webster and Gregory
absent
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OF 'FITE COUIVI—i: V KLIND
CaMitad County, i.v.ichigim
Academy of the Sacred L'icart Project
PROJECT PLAN
CONTENTS
I . Summary Description of Project (Page 1)
2. Project Plan Certification by Company (Page 2)
3. Statutorily Required Information (Page 3)
4. Exhibits
"A" - Project Area Legal Description
"B" — Cost/Time Schedule
"C" - Preliminary Site Map
- Letter of Credit or Bond Purchaser's Commitment Letter
- Company Certificate Regarding Transfer of Employment
"F" - Company Certificate Regarding Payment of Prevailing Wage
Other
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DESCRIPTION OE
A OF S1CR-re.0 PROJECT
OWNER OF PROJECT:
Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Michigan nonprofit corporation
CONTACT PERSON: (Name, address, telephone number)
Marci Loomis
1250 Kensington Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 646-8900
LOCATION OF PROJECT: (Local municipality)
Bloomfield Charter Township, MI
PROJECT AREA/DISTRICT AREA:
See Exhibit A
NATURE OF PROJECT:
Various renovations/expansions/improvements and refunding of existing EDC Bonds
EMPLOYMENT CREATED OR RETAINED:
One Hundred Thirty Two (132)
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
$8,000,000
BONDS TO BE ISSUED:
The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland, $7,900,000 Variable Rale
Demand Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds (Academy of the Sacred Heart Project), Series
2.002
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Letter of Credit issuer: Allied Irish Bank
Bond Purchaser Underwriter: NatCity Investments, Inc.
Dr.A.TE 1-1_,'X.PI-1:1—ATION DATE OF LETTER OF E D OR. BOND PI-JE:',.CIIASI;
COMNIF
Letter of Credit to be dated as of the Bond issuance date (currently anticipated to be November
26, 2002) and to expire five (5) years from such date.
ARCIECT ELAN
THIS PROJECT PLAN WAS PREPARED FOR THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORA HON OF THE
COUNTY OF OAKLAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATIONS ACT, ACT NO. 335 OF THE MICHIGAN
PUBLIC ACTS OF 1974, AS AMENDED.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS PROVIDED ALL OF THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND ITEREBY
CERTIFIES AS TO THE ACCURACY AND VALIDITY OF
SUCH INFORMATION AS OF THIS DATE.
THE UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS PROJECT
PLAN IS STATUTORILY REQUIRED AND, IF IT CONTAINS
ANY MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATION OR INACCU-
RACY, COULD RESULT IN THE INVALIDATION OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROCEED-
INGS REGARDING THE PROJECT TO WHICH THE
PROJECT PLAN PERTAINS.
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART, a
Michigan nonprofit corporation
By:
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S ister 13ridget Bear, RSCJ
Its: Headmistress
Dated: 9 oc3-6\(:31f- ZC
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I. THE LOCATION AND EXTENT OF EXISTING STREETS AND OTHER
PUBLIC FACILITIES THE PROJECT DISTRICT AREA; THE LOCATION,
CHARACTER, AND EXTENT OF THE CATEGORIES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND
USES NOW EXISTING AND PROPOSED FOR THE PROJECT AREA, INCLUDING
RESIDENTIAL, RECREATIONAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND
OTHER USES; AND A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AREA:
The Project is to be completed at (i) 1250 Kensington Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI on property
owned by the Academy of the Sacred Heart and (ii) 41318 Squirrel Road, Bloomfield Hi
on property currently owned by Jesse and Andrea Crookston.
Legal description of Project Area attached as Exhibit A.
II. A DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROJECT AREA
TO BE DEMOLISHED, REPAIRED, OR ALTERED; A DESCRIPTION OF REPAIRS AND
ALTERATIONS; AND AN ESTIMATE OF THE TIME REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION:
The Project Area contains various buildings and improvements, including a multi -story school
building, athletic fields and open or vacant space. The Project consists of improvements or
enhancements to the school building, construction of, or acquisition from an adjoining land
owner) and improvement to an existing residence and improvements to open space on the
school 's campus.
III. THE LOCATION, EXTENT, CHARACTER, AND ESTIMATED COST OF
THE IMPROVEMENTS, INCIJUDING REHABILITATION CONTEMPLATED FOR THE
PROJECT AREA, AND AN ESTIMATE OF THE TIME REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION:
See attached Exhibit B for project description; see attached Exhibit C for site map.
IV. A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OR STAGES OF
CONSTRUCTION PLANNED, AND THE ESTIMATED `11ME OF COMPLETION OF EACH
STAGE:
See attached Exhibit B.
V. A DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS OF THE PROJECT AREA TO I3E LEFT
AS OPEN SPACE AND TEE USE CONTEMPLATED FOR THE SPACE:
Sec site map attached herclOas E.:-Ii1;•it C.
VI. A. DESCRIPTION OF PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT AREA WHICH THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OR THE COMPANY DESIRES TO
SELL, DONATE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE TO OR FROM THE MUNICIPALITY AND
THE PROPOSED TERMS:
Not applicable.
VII. A DESCRIPTION OF DESIRED ZONING CHANGES AND CHANGES IN
STREET, STREET LEVELS, INTERSECTIONS AND UTILITIES:
Not applicable.
VIII. A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED METHOD OF FINANCING THE
PROJECT, INCLUDING ATTACHMENT OF A COPY OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT OR
BOND PURCHASER'S COMMff MENT LETTER:
The Academy of the Sacred Heart anticipates requesting the Economic Development
Corporation of the County of Oakland to issue $7,900,000 in variable rate demand limited
obligation revenue bonds. Credit enhancement for the bonds will be provided by Allied Irish
Bank in the form of a direct pay letter of credit. The bonds will be sold to NalCity
Investments, Inc. Additional funds required for completion of the Project will be provided by
internally generated funds.
Copy of Letter of Credit or bond purchaser's commitment letter attached as Exhibit D.
IX. A STATEMENT REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE
AND FRINGE BENEFIT RATES AS DETERMINED PURSUANT TO ACT NO. 166 OF
THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACTS OF 1965, AS AMENDED (REGARDING WAGES ON
STATE CONTRACTS):
See Exhibit F.
X. A LIST OF PERSONS WHO WILL MANAGE OR BE ASSOCIATED WITH
THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN 1 (ONE)
YEAR FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT PLAN:
The Project will be managed solely by the Academy of the Sacred Heart.
XI. DESIGNATION OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS, NATURAL OR
CORPORATE, TO WHOM THE PROJECT IS TO BE LEASED, SOLD OR CONVEYED
AND FOR WHOSE BENEFIT THE PROJECT 13 BEING UNDERTAKEN, TO THE
EXTENT THAT INFORMATION IS PRESENTLY AVAILABLE:
Not ar.,p1icabl,e..
XII. IF THERE IS NOT AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AGREEMENT WITH A
PERSON OR PERSONS, NATURAL OR CORPORATE, 'HIKE THE :PROJECT WILL BE
LEASED, SOLD, OR CONVEYED TO THOSE PERSONS, THE PROCEDURES FOR
131MING FOR THE LEASING, PURCHASING OR CONVEYING OF THE PROJECT
UPON ITS COMPLETION:
Not applicable.
XIII ESTIMATES OF THE NUMBER OF PERSONS RESIDING IN THE PROJECT
AREA AND THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO BE DISPLACED. IF
OCCUPIED RESIDENCES ARE DESIGNATED FOR ACQUISITION AND CLEARANCE,
INCLUDE A SURVEY OF THE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO BE DISPLACED,
INCLUDING THEIR INCOME AND RACIAL COMPOSITION, A STATISTICAL
DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSING SUPPLY IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE
NUMBER OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC UNITS IN EXISTENCE OR UNDER
CONSTRUCTION, THE CONDITION OF 'III-TOSE IN EXISTENCE, THE NUMBER OF
OWNER-OCCUPIED AND RENTER-OCCUPIED UNITS, THE ANNUAL RATE OF
TURNOVER OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF HOUSING AND THE RANGE OF RENTS
AND SALE PRICES, AN ESTIMATE OF THE TOTAL DEMAND FOR HOUSING IN THE
COMMUNITY, AND THE ESTIMATED CAPACITY OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC
HOUSING AVAlLAI3LE TO DISPLACED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS:
Not applicable.
XIV. A PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING PRIORITY FOR THE RELOCATION OF
PERSONS DISPLACED BY THE PROJECT IN NEW HOUSING IN THE PROJECT AREA:
Not applicable.
XV. PROVISION FOR THE COSTS OF RELOCATING PERSONS DISPLACED
BY THE PROJECT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES, INCLUDING LITIGATION EXPENSES AND EXPENSES INCIDENT TO THE
TRANSFER OF TITLE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS , AND PROVISIONS
OF THE FEDERAL UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY
ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT OF 1970, 42 U.S.C. 4601 TO 465'3:
Not Applicable
XVI. A PLAN FOR COMPLIANCE WITh ACT NO. 227 OF THE MICHIGAN
PUBLIC ACTS OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
ADVISORY SERVICES AND REIMBURSENIEN:C OF CERTAIN EXPEN SES TO
DISPLACED PERSONS:
Not Applicable
OTIIER mATERL\T, AS TILE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY, OR GOVERNING BODY CONSIDERS
P:.:RT1NENT:
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1. 1250 Kensington Road
Part of the Southwest 1/2 of Section 13, Town 2 North, described as:
Beginning at the Nest corner, thence Sw th 00 degrees 42 minutes 52
seconds East 1352.44 1A; thence South 89 degrees 49 minutes 52 seconds East
1300.11 feet; thence North 01 degrees 11 minutes 52 seconds West 1348.21
feet; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 52 seconds West 1288.59 feet to the
point of beginning.
2. Property situated in the Township of Bloomlleld, County or Oakland, Michigan,
described as Sidwell g 1913-381-012, known as 4318 Squirrel Road. Legal
Description: T2N, R1OE Sec. 13 Charing Cross Hamlet, Lot 1.
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Anticipated Anticipated Anticipated
1 eet Cost • Timeline 1 Timeline
(start) (finish) First Draw
1 Februar:;,,,
Architecture Fees: $75,000 January, 2003 Fall, 2004 2003
n .cie.c: rouse Building Costs: $3.1 million Summer, 2003 Fall, 2004 July, 2003
September,
Furnishings: $500,000 Fall, 2004 Fall, 2004 2004
I Site Survey: $15,000 Fall, 1999 Spring, 1999 Ji.u-le, 1999
Land Survey: $19,000 February, 2001 March, 2001 April, 2001
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Soil Testing: $13,000 May, 2001 June, 2001 1 July, 2001
Spring, 2003 1 Spring, 2003 Locker Rooms: $212,000 1 July, 2003
1 Athletic Facility Coaches Office: $100,000 January, 2003 Spring, 2003 August, 2003
Middle School Athletic Field: $225,000 Spring, 2003 Fall, 2003 2='! u!Jus t 2003 August, , 1
1 r-, ! ! i , .._,, onstructon: $700,000 May, 2009 September, 2002 June, 2002
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Architecture: $75,000 Spring, 2001 Fall, 2002 Ma-‘7 200') May,
Heatir cr (ST. Air Conditioninc-- $140 000 Summer, 2002 Fall, 2002 July, 2002 -0 0- ,
3rd Floor Renovation , ;
Furnishings: $50,000 Summer, 2002 I Fall, 2002 July, 2002
N ov en-lb er, Technology: $30,000 Summer, 2002 Fall, 2002 2002
I Soo ternb!=q-, Infrastructure (Sound Engineering): $30,000 Summer, 2002 1 Winter, 2002 2002 ; November, 1
pr Room A rrhitecture: $15,000 Summer, 2002 Fall, 2002 ! i 2002 !
1 November,
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Construction: ti $1 00„000 1 Summer, 2002 Winter, 2002
I 1 200-
- I Anticipated Anticipated I ati ,-: „--;: Cost . Timeline Timeline Anticip cc First Draw (start) (finish)),
b 1 Furnishings: $12,000 Summer, 2002 Winter, 2002 Novemer, 1 2002 i
I December,
Technology: $7,200 Summer, 2002 Winter, 2002 2002
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I Infrastructure (Sound Engineering): $6,000 Summer, 2002 Winter, 2002 December,
2002
Architect-re: $25,000 Spring, 2003 Winter, 2003 'July, 2003
Construction: $300,000 Spring, 2003 Fall, 2003 August, 2003
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- TiptIS Residence Sep tember,
Technology: $3,000 Si:-/—inc, 2003 .- 4:), Fall, 2003 2003
Moving Expenses & Storage: $15,000 Spring, 2002 Fail, 2003 June, 2002
Faculty Computers: $150,000 Summer, 2002 Fall, 2002 August, 2002
Infrastructure Support: $50,000 Summer, 2002 Fall, 2002 July, 2002
1 1 Mobile Technology 1 Laptop Carts: $100,000 Summer, 2002 Fall, 2002 July, 2002
Sc2otember,
Professional Development: $20,000 Summer, 2002 Fall, 2003 2002
Stage Curtains: $40,000 January, 2003 Summer, 2003 May, 2003
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May, I Stage Lights: $40,000 January, 2003 Summer, 2003 May/ 2003
Performing -2,1:ts Center I
Blackout Curtains: $2,000 January, 2003 Summer, 2003 May, 2003
T (x7"'t:b0="-d- $'2',100 January, 2003 Summer, 2003 May, 2003 I -D--` — - --- -
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..31-Li:nisi:fa".:_on Cosf_s :700,000 August, 2001 Aug-ust, 7002 1 August, 2001
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LErrER CRE.Di'r OR
BOND PURCHASER'S COMMITMENT LEITER
July 30, 2002
Scuth LS,7111(.? S ..Qet
Suite 900
Chicae,o,11_ 60603
Telephone (312) 759-5630
Facsimde (312) 759-5000
www.aibny.corn
Rrpri3.sente:tive Glare
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Attn: Marcie Loomis, Business Officer
1250 Ken nsington Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
irrevocable Direct Pay Letter of Credit for the Aca demy of the Sacred Heart
Dear Marcie,
Subject to the: and conditions set forth in this letter, we are pleased to advise you that Allied Irish
Banks plc., New York Branch (the "Bank") has approved the following credit facility options to be
issued by Allied Irish Banks p.l.c. on the principal terms as described herein upon which the Bank would
issue a facility, either Option or Qption 2, for the account of the Academy of the Sacred Heart (the
"Counterparty"):
Qjgionl :
A Bridge Loan facility in an amount up to $3,400,000 (three million four
hundred thousand dollars), including interest, AND
A Letter of Credit in an amount up to $1,600,000 (one million six hundred
thousand dollars), including interest.
Op_tipn 2 :
ci A Letter of Credit in an amount up to $8,000,000 (eight million dollars),
including interest.
The Counterpart)/ may choose to use Option 1 as an interim financing tool to be refinanced through the
Bank with Option 2. However, at no time can the Bank's maximum exposure exceed $8,000,000
(including interest).
This letter outlines the principal features of the credit facility options. However, the terms of the facilities
are ultimately conditioned upon the execution of legal documentation satisfactory to the Bank. The
principal icons and conditions of the facilities shall include, without limitation, the following:
A.
B.
OR
Counterparty: Academy of the Sacred Heart, a not-for-profit corporation, organized under the
laws of the State of Michigan and exempt from taxation pursuant to Section
50] (c)(3) of the internal Revenue Code.
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A. Up to S3,400,000 (three million four hundred thousand dollars) including
interest.
13. Up to :',,;1,600,000 (one million six hundred thousand dollars), including
interest.
Fac;fity
0 Up to $8,000,000 (eight million dollars), including interest.
Facility:
Purpose:
initial rferra:
Renewal 'Ferns:
Annual Fee/
interest Margin:
/
A. Bridge loan facility
13. Direct Pay Letter of Credit
Optioit
Li Direct Pay Letter of Credit
OptiorLI
A. Bridge Loan proceeds to be used to refinance existing note payable, construct
a house for the Sisters, and to renovate the third floor to provide for
classrooms for an expansion into a new boys middle school.
B. Replace 13ank One Letter of Credit that supports the Academy's existing
bond issuance.
Option 2
Li To refinance all existing debt and reimburse funds spent on capital projects
($3m), construct a house for the Sisters ($450k), renovate the third floor to
provide classrooms for an expansion into a new boys middle school ($2.7m),
and a' Id athletic fields ($1.8m).
• Option]
A. Maximum I 2-month bridge financing.
13. 5 years from date of closing.
Option .2
c] 5 years from date of closing.
The Letter of Credit shall be extendable annually on the anniversary of issuance
thereafter, upon rcquesL of the Countcrparty and at the sole discretion of the
Bank.
Op/ion ]
A. 120 basis points (1.20%) margin on the Bridge Loan amount.
B. 120 basis points (1.20%) of the Letter of Credit amount, payable quarterly in
advance computed on an actual/360-day basis.
Option 2
0 120 basis points (1.20%) of the Letter of Credit a mount, payable qt3arIcrly iJi
advance comHited on an actual/360•day basis.
(.7piion /
A. N/A
B. 5100 per draw.
1)ri.e Fees:
Option 2
0 $100 per draw
Principal
Repayment: Ontion
A & B. Both facilities to be refinanced with long term bond financing.
Oplion 2.
O Capital campaign proceeds and cash flow from operations. Based on a bond
amortization of 30 years.
Security: Option/ &2 Unsecured
Covenants:
O Maintain Sacred Heart sponsorship.
O Minimum net assets of $10m.
O Minimum debt service coverage of 1.25:1.0. Debt Service Coverage will be
defined as: net excess (excluding extraordinary items and excluding realized
and unrealized gains/losses on investments) + depreciation + interest - capital
campaign pledges + capital campaign cash receipts] DIVIDED BY Principal
and interest payments.
ci No additional borrowing without written approval of the Bank.
O Negative pledge on all assets of the Academy.
O Build up of cash and investments as follows:
- EYE 06/03 $3.0m
- FYE 06/04 $3.5m
- FYE 06/05 $4.0m
- FYE 06/06 $4.5m
FYE 06/07 $5.0m
O No additional material CAPEX (over $350k per year) without I3ank
approval.
O No material transfer of assets.
O Construction to be completed within 24 months.
Preconditions: Option 1 Sr. 2 Guaranteed maximum fixed price contract.
Documentation: Subject to formal legal documentation acceptable to the Bank. Such documents
shall be prepared by and be in form and substance acceptable to Bank's legal
counsel.
Legal Fees: The reasonable costs and expenses of the Bank (including, without limitation, the
reasonable fees and expenses of Counsel to the Bank) arising in connection with
the preparation, execution and delivery of the Bond documents and related
documents contemplated hereby, shall be paid by the Counterparty whether or not
the Letter of Credit is isstied or the transactions contemplated hereby are
col isumma Led.
All such lees and expenses shalt be payable at closing or on demand.
Ac my of the S:l.a(2.(.1
11 C tt 1WOUS; The issuance of the Letter of Credit is conditioned upon the. negotiation,
execution and delivery of definitive bond docuinentation (the "Bond
Documents") satisfactory to the Bank, including and without limitation to a
reiMbursement agreement (the "Reimbursement Agreement"), and all necessary
assignment documents, which include, in addition to other customary provisions,
representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, conditions of..
borrowing and events of default (including, and without limitatiou, any set forth
herein) the Bank may deem appropriate for this transaction.
The Bank is under no obligation to issue the Letter of Credit until the Bond
Documents are executed and delivered.
Governing Law: State of New York
Tenni Lia tic ii: Skming Commitment Letter. The obligation of the Bank under this Commitment
is subject to receipt by the Bank of the Agent's written acceptance of this
Commitment within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of this letter. in
the event that an executed copy of this letter is not received on or before the
expiration of said period, this.Commitment shall be of no force or effect.
Adverse Change. The Bank may at its sole and absolute discretion terminate this
Commitment if any adverse change occurs with respect to the Agent and/or
Counterparty the respective properties of their respective business operations or
any collateral or other source of repayment relied upon by the Bank in issuing
this Commitment.
Closim, Pate. This Coaunitment shall expire and be deemed to be of no further
force or effect if for any reason the transaction herein and contemplated is not
consummated within ninety (90) days of the date of this Commitment.
Other Reasons. The Bank reserves the right to terminate this Commitment in the
event that any facts or circumstances come to light that could have a negative
impact on the business operations or reputations of the Agent or the
Co tin terp arty.
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Lynn Daly
Senior Vice President
Douglas Warren
Vice President
Title: 1:))1)5/Rt-S5 /91,1/iY,?.ger
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Name:
IC the 1oreoin2.: terms and COIlditiens are satisfactory, please ci -L-1-1.1l'y your acceptance therud. by havirw
one of the two enclosed originals of the commitment letter signed and dated by authorized signatories fur
the Counterparty and returned to our office no later than 21 days fro in the date of this hatter.
We welcome the opportunity to offer this financing to you and look fcrward to developint ,, a long
relationship with the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Should you have, any questions or require additional
information, please do not hesitate to call Lynn Daly at (312) 759-5682 or Grep;ory Brown
at (312) 759-5697.
Sincerely,
Accepted this g_Day of LE, 2002 d
Signed: •
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Name:6rid"ce-t BeKi 155
Title: kii%riM
Acad....lily of Itic.S:wicti ltl e,art
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COMPANY CERTIFICATE I-UrGARDING
TRANSFER OF EMPLOYMEiNT
(n.demy of the Sacred Heart Project)
The undersigned, Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (the
"Company"), hereby certifies to The Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland (the "EDC") as follows:
1. This Certificate is made and based upon the best of the Company's knowledge and
belief, only after thorough investigation and discussion with all owners of the Company and
others who might have knowledge regarding the subject matter.
2. The Company acknowledges that this Certificate will be employed by the EDC as
the sole basis for the EDC's certification to the Board of Commissioners of the County of
Oakland as to transfer of employment as required by Section 8(3) of the. Economic Development
Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act").
3. The Company understands that the EDC's Certification to the Board of
Commissioners of the County of Oakland is a statutory requirement which, if improperly made
or based upon any material misrepresentation or inaccuracy, might invalidate the proceedings
regarding the Academy of the Sacred Heart Project (the "Project") pursuant to which the EDC
expects ultimately to issue its limited obligation economic development revenue bonds to finance
all Or part of the Project.
4. As of the date hereof, the Project shall not have the effect of transferring
employment of more than 20 full-time persons from a municipality (as that term is defined in the
Act) of this State to the Township of Bloomfield, Michigan, the municipality in which the
Project will be located.
5. The Company understands that a covenant to effectuate the purposes of this
Certificate will be included in those covenants to be made by the Company when bonds arc
issued by the EDC for the benefit of the Project.
Audenry of tl .te Sacred Heart, a
Michigan nonprofit corporation
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COi\'PANY CE RT C A VEiEii , RD IN G
O'g PRE VA I WA, GE S
(Acadyray of the Sacred Heart Project)
The undersigned, Academy of the Sacred Heart , a Michigan nonprofit corporation (the
"Company"), hereby certifies to The Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland (the "EDC") as follows:
1. The Company understands that this Certificate is a statutory requirement under
the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974,
as amended (the "Act") which, if improperly made or based upon any material misrepresentation
or inaccuracy, might invalidate the proceedings regarding the Academy of the Sacred Heart
Project (the --"Project") pursuant to which the EDC expects ultimately to issue its limited
obligation economic development revenue bonds to finance all or part of the Project.
2. Within the meaning and intent of Section 8(4)(h) of the Act, all persons
performing work on the construction of the Project will be paid the prevailing wage and fringe
benefit rates for the same or similar work in the locality in which the work is to be performed, as
determined pursuant to Act No. 166 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1965, as amended.
Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Michigan
nonprofit corporation
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r'-q0LUTION
I HEREBY A1,110\1;
G. William Caddell, County Clerk
Resolution #02284 November 21, 2002
Moved by Palmer supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss,
Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos, Appel, Buckley, Causey-
Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted, therefore the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on
November 21, 2002, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 21st day of November, 2002.