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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIV.B - RLF - Marathon Properties HEDRA MEMORANDUM To: HEDRA Commissioners From: Rusty Fifield, Economic Development Coordinator Date: February 5, 2020 Item: Revised Loan Amount –214 2nd Street East Action Requested Adopt the attached resolution authorizing staff to proceed with a revised Economic Development Revolving Loan for Marathon Properties LLC in the amount of $8,256 for electric system improvements to 214 2nd Street East. Background This is the 3rd and final time this matter will appear on the agenda. At the November meeting, HEDRA approved Economic Development Revolving Loans to make electrical system improvements related to apartments in buildings at 214 2nd St. E. ($6,337) and 216 2nd St. E. ($7,632). An increase in the loan for 216 due to additional improvements was approved at the January meeting. The final invoice (copy attached) identified additional work performed for 214. The applicant has requested an increase in the loan due to these costs. The table on the right explains the adjusted project cost and loan amount. Loan Terms Loan terms remain the same:  Ten-year term  0% interest the first year, and 0.25% above the Prime Rate (5.00% at time of initial approval) for years 2-10. The loan would be recalibrated to reflect changes in the Prime Rate every two years.  Loan proceeds would be disbursed upon proof of qualified expenses.  The loan would be secured with a mortgage and personal guaranty. Recommendation Approval of the loans as presented is recommended. ACTION – Adopt Resolution 2020-05 – Approving a revised Economic Development Revolving Loan to Marathon Properties LLC for Improvements to 214 2nd Street East in the amount of $8,256. 216 2nd Street E 214 2nd Street E Original estimate 15,265$ 12,675$ Original loan 7,632$ 6,337$ Change order #1 4,040$ Revised loan 9,652$ Final invoice 19,327$ 16,512$ Adjusted loan NA 8,256$ HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 2020-05 APPROVAL OF A REVISED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN TO MARATHON PROPERTIES LLC FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO 214 2ND STREET EAST Commissioner __________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) has established an Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund and Guidelines pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes 469.01 on April 13, 2017; and WHEREAS, HEDRA has approved a loan to Marathon Properties LLC in the amount of $7,632 to partially finance electrical system improvements in the building located at 214 2nd Street East; and WHEREAS, additional costs estimated to be $3,837 for items qualified under the Program Guidelines have been identified; and WHEREAS, HEDRA finds that the loan is not a business subsidy under Minnesota State Statutes 116J.993; and WHEREAS, HEDRA finds that the work and costs meet the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Program Guidelines. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that (1) HEDRA approves a revised loan in the amount of $8,256 subject to the previously approved terms and conditions, and (2) The Executive Director is authorized to sign and execute documents related to this loan. Commissioner ______ seconded the resolution and upon being put to a vote it was adopted: Ayes: Absent: Nays: Abstention: The resolution was duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2020. ________________________ Martha Sullivan, President ATTEST: ______________________________ Rusty Fifield, Secretary