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R333 RESOLUTION NO. 333 RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESOLUTION BY THE KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE KENNEDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM DIVISION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale, Texas (the "City ") created the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation (the "Corporation ") pursuant to Chapter 505(Type B) of the Development Corporation Act, Texas Local Government code, as amended (the "Act "), for the purpose of financing the costs of one or more projects within the meaning of the Act; WHEREAS, the levy by the City of an economic development sales and use tax for the benefit of the Corporation under the Act was authorized by a majority of the qualified voters of the City voting at an election called and held for that purpose; WHEREAS, the City has established and levied, and maintains and collects on behalf of the Corporation the economic development sales and use tax pursuant to the Act; WHEREAS, on receipt of the proceeds of the economic development sales and use tax, the City delivers the proceeds to the Corporation to use in carrying out its functions; WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Division (the "Division ") has developed the Texas Leverage Fund Program to enable industrial development corporations, such as the Corporation, to leverage the economic development sales and use tax receipts described above by providing an alternative source of easy to access capital with favorable terms; WHEREAS, a draft form of the Loan Agreement between the Division and the Corporation (the "Loan Agreement ") has been presented to the City for its limited approval, pursuant to which the Division will lend from the Texas Leverage Fund to the Corporation the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00), the proceeds of such loan to be used for land acquisition and construction of a new facility and thereby finance the costs of the Project; WHEREAS, the Corporation submits to the City the Corporation's resolution authorizing and approving the Loan Agreement and related documents for the City's approval pursuant to Section 501.204(a) of the Act; WHEREAS, Section 501.073 of the Act requires that the City approve all programs and expenditures of the Corporation; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that this Resolution be adopted; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF KENNEDALE THAT: Section 1. In accordance with the provisions of Section 501.204 of the Act, the Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan from the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Division, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Loan Agreement and related documents, Authorizing the Pledge of Sales and Use Tax Receipts, and Other Matters in Connection Therewith, adopted by the Corporation on August 24, 2010, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof for all purposes, is hereby specifically approved. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the Loan Agreement in substantially the form and substance presented to the City Council and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City Council to execute the Loan Agreement for the limited purposes stated therein, and the City Secretary is authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City Council to attest the Loan Agreement, and such officers are hereby authorized to deliver the Loan Agreement. Section 3. In accordance with the provisions of Section 501.204 of the Act, the programs and expenditures of the Corporation authorized and contemplated by the Loan Agreement and related documents are hereby specifically approved. Section 4. All action (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution) heretofore taken by the City Council directed toward the Project shall be and the same hereby are, ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 5. The officers of the City Council are hereby authorized to take all action in conformity with the Act necessary or reasonably required to effectuate the loan evidenced by the Loan Agreement, and to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Loan Agreement and this Resolution, including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of any and all other instruments, certificates, documents, or papers necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of the Loan Agreement and this Resolution. Section 6. This Resolution in no respect creates any liability of the City for repayment of the obligations created by the Loan Agreement. Section 7. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution. In case 1 any obligation of the City authorized or established by this Resolution is held to be in violation of law as applied to any person or in any circumstance, such obligation shall be deemed to be the obligation of the City to the fullest extent permitted by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th of September, 2010. ‘ryeviit. LankitioVr Mayor, Bryan Lankhorst City of Kennedale, Texas ATTEST: Kathy Tu r, City Secretary City of Kennedale, Texas EXHIBIT "A" RESOLUTION NO. 4 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LOAN FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM DIVISION, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE PLEDGE OF SALES AND USE TAX RECEIPTS, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation (the "Corporation ") was created by the City of Kennedale, Texas (the "City ") pursuant to Chapter 505 (Type B) of the Development Corporation Act, Texas Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act "), for the purpose of financing the costs of one or more projects within the meaning of the Act; WHEREAS, the levy by the City of an economic development sales and use tax for the benefit of the Corporation under the Act was authorized by a majority of the qualified voters of the City voting at an election called and held for that purpose; WHEREAS, the City has established and levied, and maintains and collects on behalf of the Corporation the economic development sales and use tax pursuant to the Act; WHEREAS, on receipt of the proceeds of the economic development sales and use tax, the City delivers the proceeds to the Corporation to use in carrying out its functions; WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Division (the "Division ") has developed the Texas Leverage Fund Program to enable industrial development corporations, such as the Corporation, to leverage the economic development sales and use tax receipts described above by providing an alternative source of easy to access capital with favorable terms; and WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Corporation a proposed form of the Loan Agreement between the Division and the Corporation (the "Loan Agreement "), including a Promissory Note from the Corporation to the Division (the "Note "), pursuant to which the Division will lend from the Texas Leverage Fund to the Corporation the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00), the proceeds of such loan to be used for land acquisition and construction of a new facility and thereby finance the costs of the Project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION THAT: Section 1. The Board hereby finds that the funds requested will be used for eligible "costs" of "projects" as defined in the Act. Page 1 of 3 Section 2. The Board hereby approves the Loan Agreement and the Note in substantially the form and substance presented to the Board and the President or any Vice President is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Corporation, to execute the Loan Agreement and the Note, and the Secretary is authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Corporation, to attest the Loan Agreement and the Note and to affix the seal of the Corporation thereon, and such officers are hereby authorized to deliver the Loan Agreement and the Note. Upon execution by the parties thereto and delivery thereof, the Loan Agreement and the Note shall be binding upon the Corporation in accordance with their respective terms and provisions. Section 3. The officers executing the Loan Agreement and the Note are hereby authorized to approve such changes thereto as they deem advisable. Section 4. The Board hereby authorizes the pledge and assignment to the Division of a lien on and security interest in the economic development sales and use tax receipts described above as security for the obligations of the Corporation under the Loan Agreement and the Note. Section 5. All action (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Resolution) heretofore taken by the Board and officers of the Corporation directed toward the Project shall be and the same hereby are ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 6. The officers of the Corporation are hereby authorized to take all action in conformity with the Act necessary or reasonably required to effectuate the loan evidenced by the Loan Agreement and the Note, and this Resolution, including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of any contracts, loan agreements, security agreements and any and all other instruments, certificates, documents, or papers necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of the Loan Agreement, the Note, and this Resolution. Section 7. The Board hereby authorizes and directs the Executive Director, for and on behalf of the Corporation, to engage professionals to assist the Corporation in various activities with respect to the Project, including, without limitation, the borrowing of money as set forth herein and the monitoring of the construction of the Project. Section 8. The Executive Director of the Corporation is hereby directed and authorized to expend corporate funds in accordance with the Corporation's approved budget for "costs ", as defined in the Act, to the extent necessary to finalize and effectuate the Project. Section 9. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution. In case any obligation of the Corporation authorized or established by this Resolution is held to be in violation of law as applied to any person or in any circumstance, such obligation shall be deemed to be the obligation of the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by law. Page 2 of 3 PASSED AND APPROVED this 24 day of August, 2010. 4110 6 � President, Robert Mundy ATTEST: Kathy Turn , Secretary Page 3 of 3