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PHONE: 315.435.3770 FAX: 315.435.3669 ONGOVED.COM Regular Meeting Agenda October 6, 2022 8:00 AM Call to Order the Audit Committee 8:10 AM Call to Order the Finance Committee 8:15 AM Call to Order the Meeting of the Agency 1. Approval of Minutes September 13, 2022 Regular Meeting & October 3, 2022 Special Meeting
CVE US EI 4 Manlius North, LLC is proposing to modify its originally approved project and is now proposing to construct a 1.5 MW, 13.7-acre solar array on a 38.785-acre parcel of land in the Town of Manlius. The applicant is requesting additional exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing the additional financial assistance the agency will provide (and confirming the prior authorization of financial assistance). Agency benefits requested include exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Representative: Carson Weinand, Senior Business Developer, CVE Group
PHONE: 315.435.3770 FAX: 315.435.3669 ONGOVED.COM Regular Meeting Agenda October 6, 2022 8:00 AM Call to Order the Audit Committee 8:10 AM Call to Order the Finance Committee 8:15 AM Call to Order the Meeting of the Agency 1. Approval of Minutes September 13, 2022 Regular Meeting & October 3, 2022 Special Meeting
CVE US EI 4 Manlius North, LLC is proposing to modify its originally approved project and is now proposing to construct a 1.5 MW, 13.7-acre solar array on a 38.785-acre parcel of land in the Town of Manlius. The applicant is requesting additional exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing the additional financial assistance the agency will provide (and confirming the prior authorization of financial assistance). Agency benefits requested include exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Representative: Carson Weinand, Senior Business Developer, CVE Group
CVE US EI 5 Manlius East, LLC is proposing to modify its originally approved project and is now proposing to construct a 5MW, 36.7-acre solar array on a 68.278 -acre parcel of land in the Town of Manlius. The applicant is requesting exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes. Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing the additional financial assistance the agency will provide (and confirming the prior authorization of financial assistance). Agency benefits requested include exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Representative: Carson Weinand, Senior Business Developer, CVE Group
CVE US EI 6 Manlius West, LLC is proposing to modify its originally approved project and is now proposing to construct a 5MW, 40.7-acre solar array on a 75- acre parcel of land in the Town of Manlius. The applicant is requesting exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
CVE US EI 5 Manlius East, LLC is proposing to modify its originally approved project and is now proposing to construct a 5MW, 36.7-acre solar array on a 68.278 -acre parcel of land in the Town of Manlius. The applicant is requesting exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes. Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing the additional financial assistance the agency will provide (and confirming the prior authorization of financial assistance). Agency benefits requested include exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Representative: Carson Weinand, Senior Business Developer, CVE Group
CVE US EI 6 Manlius West, LLC is proposing to modify its originally approved project and is now proposing to construct a 5MW, 40.7-acre solar array on a 75- acre parcel of land in the Town of Manlius. The applicant is requesting exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing the additional financial assistance the agency will provide (and confirming the prior authorization of financial assistance). Agency benefits requested include exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Representative: Carson Weinand, Senior Business Developer, CVE Group 4. Cryomech, Inc. (3101-22-08A) Initial Meeting Cryomech, Inc. is proposing to acquire approximately 12.5 acres from parcels adjacent to their current location in the Town of Dewitt and to construct an expansion consisting of approximately 30,000 SF of manufacturing space and 4,000 SF of office space. The applicant is requesting exemptions from certain sales and use taxes, real property taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing a public hearing.
Representative: Parminder Banga, Engineering Manager, Cryomech Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing the additional financial assistance the agency will provide (and confirming the prior authorization of financial assistance). Agency benefits requested include exemptions from certain sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Representative: Carson Weinand, Senior Business Developer, CVE Group 4. Cryomech, Inc. (3101-22-08A) Initial Meeting Cryomech, Inc. is proposing to acquire approximately 12.5 acres from parcels adjacent to their current location in the Town of Dewitt and to construct an expansion consisting of approximately 30,000 SF of manufacturing space and 4,000 SF of office space. The applicant is requesting exemptions from certain sales and use taxes, real property taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing a public hearing.
Representative: Parminder Banga, Engineering Manager, Cryomech 5. Hinsdale Road Group, LLC (3101-14-02B) (Hotel @ T5 LLC parcel) Modification Meeting Hinsdale Road Group, LLC / Hotel @ T5 LLC is requesting the Board to consent to the sale of Hotel @ T5 LLC’s interest in the project facility.
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board approving the assignment of the right, title and interest in a Project Facility by Hotel @ T5 LLC to tenants-in-common Eastern Shore Retirement Associates Limited Partnership, Shorewash of Annapolis LLC, CHJ New York, LLC and Camillus Ventures I LLC (and consent to the related master lease to Camillus Ventures MT LLC).
Representative: Bruce C. Armistead, Armistead, Lee, Rust & Wright, P.A.; Anthony J. D’Elia, Lynn D’Elia Temes & Stanczyk LLC; Suhail Partawi, Hill Hospital 2
Agency Action Requested:
a. Approval of the Agency 2023 Budget Representative: Nate Stevens, Treasurer, OCIDA Adjourn 3
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Regular Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022 5. Hinsdale Road Group, LLC (3101-14-02B) (Hotel @ T5 LLC parcel) Modification Meeting Hinsdale Road Group, LLC / Hotel @ T5 LLC is requesting the Board to consent to the sale of Hotel @ T5 LLC’s interest in the project facility.
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board approving the assignment of the right, title and interest in a Project Facility by Hotel @ T5 LLC to tenants-in-common Eastern Shore Retirement Associates Limited Partnership, Shorewash of Annapolis LLC, CHJ New York, LLC and Camillus Ventures I LLC (and consent to the related master lease to Camillus Ventures MT LLC).
Representative: Bruce C. Armistead, Armistead, Lee, Rust & Wright, P.A.; Anthony J. D’Elia, Lynn D’Elia Temes & Stanczyk LLC; Suhail Partawi, Hill Hospital 2
Agency Action Requested:
a. Approval of the Agency 2023 Budget Representative: Nate Stevens, Treasurer, OCIDA Adjourn 3
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Regular Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022 A regular meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 333 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York in the large conference room on the first floor.
Patrick Hogan called the meeting to order at 8:04 am with the following:
PRESENT:
Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Victor Ianno Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan
ABSENT:
Steve Morgan Fanny Villarreal
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Nate Stevens, Treasurer Nancy Lowery, Secretary Karen Doster, Recording Secretary Alexis Rodriguez, Assistant Treasurer Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm Brian Gerling, Barclay Damon Law Firm Matthew Pelligra, Office of Economic Development Doug Sutherland, Camillus Mills Redevelopment Company, Inc.
Christopher Andreucci, Harris Beach, PLLC Kevin McAuliffe, Barclay Damon, PLLC Norm Swanson, 1046 Old Seneca Turnpike Thomas Fernandez, 1046 Old Seneca Turnpike Sarah Stephens, SS Funding Sources Carson Weinand, CVE Group Joshua Sabo, CVE Group Kevin Pole, Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC Andy Breuer, District East Ryan Benz, District East Steve Case, District East Chris Bianchi, Syracuse School District APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – AUGUST 18, 2022 Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved the regular meeting minutes of August 18, 2022. Fanny Villarreal abstained. Motion was carried. TREASURER’S REPORT A regular meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 333 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York in the large conference room on the first floor.
Patrick Hogan called the meeting to order at 8:04 am with the following:
PRESENT:
Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Victor Ianno Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan
ABSENT:
Steve Morgan Fanny Villarreal
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Nate Stevens, Treasurer Nancy Lowery, Secretary Karen Doster, Recording Secretary Alexis Rodriguez, Assistant Treasurer Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm Brian Gerling, Barclay Damon Law Firm Matthew Pelligra, Office of Economic Development Doug Sutherland, Camillus Mills Redevelopment Company, Inc.
Christopher Andreucci, Harris Beach, PLLC Kevin McAuliffe, Barclay Damon, PLLC Norm Swanson, 1046 Old Seneca Turnpike Thomas Fernandez, 1046 Old Seneca Turnpike Sarah Stephens, SS Funding Sources Carson Weinand, CVE Group Joshua Sabo, CVE Group Kevin Pole, Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC Andy Breuer, District East Ryan Benz, District East Steve Case, District East Chris Bianchi, Syracuse School District APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – AUGUST 18, 2022 Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved the regular meeting minutes of August 18, 2022. Fanny Villarreal abstained. Motion was carried. TREASURER’S REPORT Nate Stevens gave a brief review of the Treasurer’s Report for the month of August 2022. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for the month of August 2022. Motion was carried.
Nate Stevens gave a brief review of the Treasurer’s Report for the month of August 2022. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for the month of August 2022. Motion was carried.
Nate Stevens gave a brief review of the Payment of Bills Schedule #473 Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved the Payment of Bills Schedule #473 for $36,129.11. Motion was carried.
Nate Stevens gave a brief review of the Payment of Bills Schedule #473 Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved the Payment of Bills Schedule #473 for $36,129.11. Motion was carried.
The Conflict of Interest was circulated and there were no conflicts reported.
Doug Sutherland stated the Phase 2 project was before the Board about 18 months. He stated they were working with an approximately 60,000 sq. ft. project with a budget that worked well. He stated they started the project but over the past 12 months construction costs have spiked and the project cost went up about $3,000,000 which is more than they could make sense of. He stated they are before the Board today with a 45,000 sq. ft project. He stated the construction costs are nearly identical for a project a quarter smaller. He stated they are about $175,000 under what they are looking to spend for 15,000 sq. ft. less. He stated they made a couple of adjustments on the project one being they reduced the residential count from 58 units to 46 units and removed the commercial square footage. He stated at this point the commercial market is extremely soft and it didn’t make sense. He stated it is a great looking project just a bit smaller square footage. He stated it is being built on the site of the old Camillus Cutlery factory that burned in a fire in 2013. He stated it is built to somewhat resemble the project as it looked in the 2
The Conflict of Interest was circulated and there were no conflicts reported.
Doug Sutherland stated the Phase 2 project was before the Board about 18 months. He stated they were working with an approximately 60,000 sq. ft. project with a budget that worked well. He stated they started the project but over the past 12 months construction costs have spiked and the project cost went up about $3,000,000 which is more than they could make sense of. He stated they are before the Board today with a 45,000 sq. ft project. He stated the construction costs are nearly identical for a project a quarter smaller. He stated they are about $175,000 under what they are looking to spend for 15,000 sq. ft. less. He stated they made a couple of adjustments on the project one being they reduced the residential count from 58 units to 46 units and removed the commercial square footage. He stated at this point the commercial market is extremely soft and it didn’t make sense. He stated it is a great looking project just a bit smaller square footage. He stated it is being built on the site of the old Camillus Cutlery factory that burned in a fire in 2013. He stated it is built to somewhat resemble the project as it looked in the 2 1940’s and it fills in a missing tooth in the middle of town. He stated they have done well with the first phase and hope to do a 3rd phase in addition to this. He stated the basic architectural bulk that used to be there will be returned. He stated the project is on a challenging site and it’s on a NYS Brownfield site. He stated about 90% of it is in the 9 Mile Creek flood plain so the drawings show an open basement level exposed on its eastern side that will allow in the case of flooding conditions for water to go through without touching any of the habitable space above. Pat Hogan asked if this is the 2nd phase. Doug Sutherland stated yes and there is a 3rd phase that will be further north on the site.
1940’s and it fills in a missing tooth in the middle of town. He stated they have done well with the first phase and hope to do a 3rd phase in addition to this. He stated the basic architectural bulk that used to be there will be returned. He stated the project is on a challenging site and it’s on a NYS Brownfield site. He stated about 90% of it is in the 9 Mile Creek flood plain so the drawings show an open basement level exposed on its eastern side that will allow in the case of flooding conditions for water to go through without touching any of the habitable space above. Pat Hogan asked if this is the 2nd phase. Doug Sutherland stated yes and there is a 3rd phase that will be further north on the site.
Jeff Davis stated looked there are two resolutions before the Board. He stated this is a type I action under SEQR and the Village Board has been lead agency. He stated they relooked at the project again in its smaller footprint and reissued a SEQR negative declaration on July 28, 2022. He stated they did not send out the lead agency notification letter for a Type I action and had we received the letter we would have just consented to them being lead agency. He stated counsel has looked at the EAF that was prepared as well as the materials reviewed by the Village Board and they agree it is a Type I action. He stated in essence the Agency is adopting the SEQR determination by the Village Board in recognition of its lead agency status and the fact that the Agency would have consented. He stated the resolution is affirming, accepting and adopting the Negative Declaration issued by the Village Board.
Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the adoption of SEQRA determination for the Camillus Mills Redevelopment Company, Inc./Camillus Mills Phase II, LLC project. Motion was carried. Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution consenting to modification of the Camillus Mills Redevelopment Company, Inc./ Camillus Mills Phase II, LLC project. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated looked there are two resolutions before the Board. He stated this is a type I action under SEQR and the Village Board has been lead agency. He stated they relooked at the project again in its smaller footprint and reissued a SEQR negative declaration on July 28, 2022. He stated they did not send out the lead agency notification letter for a Type I action and had we received the letter we would have just consented to them being lead agency. He stated counsel has looked at the EAF that was prepared as well as the materials reviewed by the Village Board and they agree it is a Type I action. He stated in essence the Agency is adopting the SEQR determination by the Village Board in recognition of its lead agency status and the fact that the Agency would have consented. He stated the resolution is affirming, accepting and adopting the Negative Declaration issued by the Village Board.
Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the adoption of SEQRA determination for the Camillus Mills Redevelopment Company, Inc./Camillus Mills Phase II, LLC project. Motion was carried. Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution consenting to modification of the Camillus Mills Redevelopment Company, Inc./ Camillus Mills Phase II, LLC project. Motion was carried.
Robert Petrovich stated Christopher Andruecci from Harris Beach is conflict counsel for the Agency.
3 Kevin McAuliffe stated he believes there is sufficient background for the Agency to act on what otherwise would be defined as a retail project under the GML which is the vast majority of the people coming to this facility are coming from well outside the region. He stated people having events like weddings and event venues have said they welcome 88 more rooms to the area so they can have more things there because there is a shortage. He stated that is of course on top of people that would be coming to the Finger Lakes region and staying in Skaneateles. Patrick Hogan stated some of the Board members are aware of this and the lack of places to stay in the areas of Central New York especially, in particular, this area. He stated Mr. Swanson has done some great things for the City of Syracuse and he is very supportive of this. Robert Petrovich stated Christopher Andruecci from Harris Beach is conflict counsel for the Agency.
3 Kevin McAuliffe stated he believes there is sufficient background for the Agency to act on what otherwise would be defined as a retail project under the GML which is the vast majority of the people coming to this facility are coming from well outside the region. He stated people having events like weddings and event venues have said they welcome 88 more rooms to the area so they can have more things there because there is a shortage. He stated that is of course on top of people that would be coming to the Finger Lakes region and staying in Skaneateles. Patrick Hogan stated some of the Board members are aware of this and the lack of places to stay in the areas of Central New York especially, in particular, this area. He stated Mr. Swanson has done some great things for the City of Syracuse and he is very supportive of this. Chris Andreucci stated the feasibility study submitted confirmed that the project itself will attract a number of visitors from outside of the region so it qualifies as a tourism destination under the GML. He stated in addition to that the feasibility study made it clear there is a lack of accessible units to stay so this project in and of itself will provide services that are not reasonably available to folks in the region. He stated the project qualifies on both prongs of the retail exemptions. Victor Ianno stated when projects want to build in Skaneateles they are worried about how it is going to infiltrate the lake and this is well positioned away from the lake. He stated it is a piece of property that would have never got used. He stated he thinks it is a great project. Nancy Lowery stated a public hearing was held. She stated Supervisor Aaron from the Town of Skaneateles was present and she voiced her support on behalf of the Board for this project. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing adoption of SEQRA determination and authorizing the Agency to provide financial assistance in support of the 1046 Old Seneca Turnpike project in the form of an exemption from New York State sales and use taxes and a partial exemption from New York mortgage recording taxes. Motion was carried.
Chris Andreucci stated the feasibility study submitted confirmed that the project itself will attract a number of visitors from outside of the region so it qualifies as a tourism destination under the GML. He stated in addition to that the feasibility study made it clear there is a lack of accessible units to stay so this project in and of itself will provide services that are not reasonably available to folks in the region. He stated the project qualifies on both prongs of the retail exemptions. Victor Ianno stated when projects want to build in Skaneateles they are worried about how it is going to infiltrate the lake and this is well positioned away from the lake. He stated it is a piece of property that would have never got used. He stated he thinks it is a great project. Nancy Lowery stated a public hearing was held. She stated Supervisor Aaron from the Town of Skaneateles was present and she voiced her support on behalf of the Board for this project. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing adoption of SEQRA determination and authorizing the Agency to provide financial assistance in support of the 1046 Old Seneca Turnpike project in the form of an exemption from New York State sales and use taxes and a partial exemption from New York mortgage recording taxes. Motion was carried.
Sarah Stevens stated Syracuse Haulers and Haulers Facility LLC are looking to add on and expand to their existing facility in DeWitt. She stated since Covid started the cost of materials 4 has escalated and increasing the cost of the construction of the facility. She stated there is a need for them to expand because their business has been expanding. She stated Covid also created some complications with labor shortages. She stated the project includes the purchase and acquisition of a baler. She stated one of things Syracuse Haulers prides themselves on is recycling most of their material. She stated when a construction project is Leed Certified there are certain specific regulations that need to be required in order for them to be Lead Certified. She stated Syracuse Haulers is a Leed Certified waste removal institution. She stated they have done over 25 projects being able to withhold about 84% of the materials from going to a traditional landfill. She stated investing in newer technology with this baler will help them continue that endeavor. She stated the owner is very committed to that. She stated at the moment he is looking into putting alternative energy into the building to try and offset the overall carbon footprint. She stated it is not included in the description yet because it hasn’t been vetted but it is something being looked at. She stated they are looking for assistance for the construction project which will add over the next 3 years 10 jobs. She stated they are requesting a PILOT, sales and use tax and mortgage recording exemption to help them in this endeavor. Sarah Stevens stated Syracuse Haulers and Haulers Facility LLC are looking to add on and expand to their existing facility in DeWitt. She stated since Covid started the cost of materials 4 has escalated and increasing the cost of the construction of the facility. She stated there is a need for them to expand because their business has been expanding. She stated Covid also created some complications with labor shortages. She stated the project includes the purchase and acquisition of a baler. She stated one of things Syracuse Haulers prides themselves on is recycling most of their material. She stated when a construction project is Leed Certified there are certain specific regulations that need to be required in order for them to be Lead Certified. She stated Syracuse Haulers is a Leed Certified waste removal institution. She stated they have done over 25 projects being able to withhold about 84% of the materials from going to a traditional landfill. She stated investing in newer technology with this baler will help them continue that endeavor. She stated the owner is very committed to that. She stated at the moment he is looking into putting alternative energy into the building to try and offset the overall carbon footprint. She stated it is not included in the description yet because it hasn’t been vetted but it is something being looked at. She stated they are looking for assistance for the construction project which will add over the next 3 years 10 jobs. She stated they are requesting a PILOT, sales and use tax and mortgage recording exemption to help them in this endeavor. Kevin Ryan asked if the facility is for Syracuse Haulers use only or open to third parties. Sarah Stephens stated it is just for Syracuse Haulers to utilize.
Kevin Ryan asked if this is for construction debris and recycling or just garbage. Sarah Stephens stated both.
Kevin Ryan asked how big it is in terms of the estimated capacity of the facility. Sarah Stephens stated that Rocco Grosso owns 3 parcels and the existing facility is on one of the parcels. She stated this is going to be constructed encroaching onto one of the 2nd parcels. She stated Syracuse Haulers is offset from the road on Thompson so aesthetically it is not going to be affected by street traffic. She stated one of the things the Town of DeWitt is requesting, due to their lot coverage, subdividing the 3 parcels.
Kevin Ryan asked about the capacity of the materials being brought in once they expand and how big will it be at that point. Sarah Stevens stated she does not know. She stated she knows the existing facility they have now they don’t have enough capacity for additional materials. 5 Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing a public hearing for the Syracuse Haulers Waste Removal, Inc. project. Motion was carried.
Kevin Ryan asked if the facility is for Syracuse Haulers use only or open to third parties. Sarah Stephens stated it is just for Syracuse Haulers to utilize.
Kevin Ryan asked if this is for construction debris and recycling or just garbage. Sarah Stephens stated both.
Kevin Ryan asked how big it is in terms of the estimated capacity of the facility. Sarah Stephens stated that Rocco Grosso owns 3 parcels and the existing facility is on one of the parcels. She stated this is going to be constructed encroaching onto one of the 2nd parcels. She stated Syracuse Haulers is offset from the road on Thompson so aesthetically it is not going to be affected by street traffic. She stated one of the things the Town of DeWitt is requesting, due to their lot coverage, subdividing the 3 parcels.
Kevin Ryan asked about the capacity of the materials being brought in once they expand and how big will it be at that point. Sarah Stevens stated she does not know. She stated she knows the existing facility they have now they don’t have enough capacity for additional materials. 5 Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing a public hearing for the Syracuse Haulers Waste Removal, Inc. project. Motion was carried.
Carson Weinand stated before the Board are 3 co-located community solar farms in the Town of Manlius. He stated CVE EI4, CVE EI5 and CVE EI6 are all co-located and they are subdividing the 230 acre into separate lots for these projects. He stated they originally received sales tax and mortgage recording tax benefits from the Agency in January and since then construction costs have gone up 25%. He stated they are reapplying for benefits to get the project costs correct and they hope to start construction in next month or so. He stated it is a total of about 11.5 megawatts with 2 projects being 5 megawatts and the third project is 1.5 megawatts. He stated they are in process of purchasing the property. He stated once they purchase they will record the subdivision and close with the IDA.
Pat Hogan asked if it is the same company but 3 different sites because of state regulations. Jeff Davis agreed. He stated the community solar designation has to be under 5 megawatts and that is why it is being done this way. He stated this was previously approved and these are modifications that require the IDA to come back and hold a public hearing. He stated a public hearing will be held on all 3 projects. He stated they will be back before the Board next month after the public hearing for consideration by the Board for the modification.
Carson Weinand stated before the Board are 3 co-located community solar farms in the Town of Manlius. He stated CVE EI4, CVE EI5 and CVE EI6 are all co-located and they are subdividing the 230 acre into separate lots for these projects. He stated they originally received sales tax and mortgage recording tax benefits from the Agency in January and since then construction costs have gone up 25%. He stated they are reapplying for benefits to get the project costs correct and they hope to start construction in next month or so. He stated it is a total of about 11.5 megawatts with 2 projects being 5 megawatts and the third project is 1.5 megawatts. He stated they are in process of purchasing the property. He stated once they purchase they will record the subdivision and close with the IDA.
Pat Hogan asked if it is the same company but 3 different sites because of state regulations. Jeff Davis agreed. He stated the community solar designation has to be under 5 megawatts and that is why it is being done this way. He stated this was previously approved and these are modifications that require the IDA to come back and hold a public hearing. He stated a public hearing will be held on all 3 projects. He stated they will be back before the Board next month after the public hearing for consideration by the Board for the modification.
Pat Hogan asked if the towns are comfortable with the changes and received all approvals. Nancy Lowery stated yes. Carson Weinand stated all town approvals are in place. Pat Hogan asked Carson Weinand if he is aware of the local labor provisions. Carson Weinand stated yes. He stated they are trying to be proactive and should be able to meet all the local labor requirements. He stated if there is any portion of the work that requires a waiver they will make sure it is documented and presented to the Agency. Robert Petrovich stated it is better to come in early in that regard as opposed late in the process.
Carson Weinand stated the contractor, Green Smart Solar, is out of Rochester. He stated they talked with Nancy Lowery and discussed the policy and they are on board. Nancy Lowery stated 6 the contractor is aware of the requirements and what they need to provide in order to be considered for a waiver.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing an additional public hearing for the CVE US EI4 Manlius North, LLC project. Motion was carried.
Pat Hogan asked if the towns are comfortable with the changes and received all approvals. Nancy Lowery stated yes. Carson Weinand stated all town approvals are in place. Pat Hogan asked Carson Weinand if he is aware of the local labor provisions. Carson Weinand stated yes. He stated they are trying to be proactive and should be able to meet all the local labor requirements. He stated if there is any portion of the work that requires a waiver they will make sure it is documented and presented to the Agency. Robert Petrovich stated it is better to come in early in that regard as opposed late in the process.
Carson Weinand stated the contractor, Green Smart Solar, is out of Rochester. He stated they talked with Nancy Lowery and discussed the policy and they are on board. Nancy Lowery stated 6 the contractor is aware of the requirements and what they need to provide in order to be considered for a waiver.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing an additional public hearing for the CVE US EI4 Manlius North, LLC project. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing an additional public hearing for the CVE US EI5 Manlius East, LLC project. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing an additional public hearing for the CVE US EI5 Manlius East, LLC project. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing an additional public hearing for the CVE US EI6 Manlius West, LLC project. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated this project goes back to 2004 and 2007 where the Agency issued bonds for ICM Controls Corp. project. He stated in 2009 a PILOT was entered into. He stated this past spring ICM requested to redeem the outstanding bonds and requested to enter into documentation so they can keep the PILOT in place for the remaining term of the PILOT which is about 4 years. He stated what is before the Board now is they are requesting to sell the real property to a 3rd party real estate holding company and ICM will remain in the facility as the tenant. He stated under the Agency’s lease agreement through the PILOT arrangement that was put in place requires the Agency to consent to any change like this. He stated there are no additional benefits being requested and is just consent to the resolution authorizing the Agency to effectuate transaction and complete the appropriate documents.
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Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing an additional public hearing for the CVE US EI6 Manlius West, LLC project. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated this project goes back to 2004 and 2007 where the Agency issued bonds for ICM Controls Corp. project. He stated in 2009 a PILOT was entered into. He stated this past spring ICM requested to redeem the outstanding bonds and requested to enter into documentation so they can keep the PILOT in place for the remaining term of the PILOT which is about 4 years. He stated what is before the Board now is they are requesting to sell the real property to a 3rd party real estate holding company and ICM will remain in the facility as the tenant. He stated under the Agency’s lease agreement through the PILOT arrangement that was put in place requires the Agency to consent to any change like this. He stated there are no additional benefits being requested and is just consent to the resolution authorizing the Agency to effectuate transaction and complete the appropriate documents.
7 Victor Ianno stated they are paying as they are supposed to, there are no problems and nothing is going to change. Jeff Davis agreed and stated the Agency and counsel will charge a nominal fee for this transaction.
Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution approving the assignment of certain rights, title and interest in a project facility by ICM Controls Corp. to William Barry Blvd North Syracuse NY LLC. Motion was carried. Victor Ianno stated they are paying as they are supposed to, there are no problems and nothing is going to change. Jeff Davis agreed and stated the Agency and counsel will charge a nominal fee for this transaction.
Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution approving the assignment of certain rights, title and interest in a project facility by ICM Controls Corp. to William Barry Blvd North Syracuse NY LLC. Motion was carried.
Andy Breuer stated they are a few days in to the Agency review process of SEQR and September 18 is when the 30 day timeline is up. He stated hopefully they will soon be advancing the SEQR review to the IDA as lead agency. He stated the ask is to begin the discussion on the use of eminent domain. He stated they have two island parcels within the site, the former Macy’s owned by Benderson Corporation and Sear’s owned by a holding company called Transformco. He stated they have negotiated extensively with both entities. He stated they are going to provide the Board with history of all the communication with both entities so the Agency can weigh the outreach thus far. He stated ultimately they feel they are going to need the Agency to exercise their eminent domain authority to advance this project. He stated he doesn’t think they are much further along with either of the parcels and they are absolutely a necessity for the future of the project because the existing restrictive agreement says they cannot alter the mall. Patrick Hogan stated the Board can only consider the request today.
Andy Breuer stated they are a few days in to the Agency review process of SEQR and September 18 is when the 30 day timeline is up. He stated hopefully they will soon be advancing the SEQR review to the IDA as lead agency. He stated the ask is to begin the discussion on the use of eminent domain. He stated they have two island parcels within the site, the former Macy’s owned by Benderson Corporation and Sear’s owned by a holding company called Transformco. He stated they have negotiated extensively with both entities. He stated they are going to provide the Board with history of all the communication with both entities so the Agency can weigh the outreach thus far. He stated ultimately they feel they are going to need the Agency to exercise their eminent domain authority to advance this project. He stated he doesn’t think they are much further along with either of the parcels and they are absolutely a necessity for the future of the project because the existing restrictive agreement says they cannot alter the mall. Patrick Hogan stated the Board can only consider the request today.
Robert Petrovich stated staff and District East has been working extensively with both the
applicants counsel and IDA counsel. He stated at this time he understands the desire to move forward with SEQR and it will be considered once the Agency status is determined on September 18. He stated the request is to acknowledge eminent domain and the thinks that needs to considered at a later time.
Jeff Davis stated as the applicant laid out it is on the table and something the Agency may need to utilize as the project advances. He stated at the moment it is a request for this Board to consider and his recommendation would be that there be no action on that request at this 8 meeting. He stated what is laid out in the agenda is what the Board will discuss which is the process for proceeding with SEQR.
Patrick Hogan stated he doesn’t think there should be discussion. He stated we have the request and he does not think it should be discussed publicly at this time because we don’t know what we have to do as far as the request goes. Jeff Davis stated if the Board has questions they can certainly ask questions.
Victor Ianno asked if OCIDA will be the lead going into negotiations with eminent domain. He asked if the Agency is successful OHB Redev will buy it. Jeff Davis stated yes and this is how the process works.
Robert Petrovich stated staff and District East has been working extensively with both the
applicants counsel and IDA counsel. He stated at this time he understands the desire to move forward with SEQR and it will be considered once the Agency status is determined on September 18. He stated the request is to acknowledge eminent domain and the thinks that needs to considered at a later time.
Jeff Davis stated as the applicant laid out it is on the table and something the Agency may need to utilize as the project advances. He stated at the moment it is a request for this Board to consider and his recommendation would be that there be no action on that request at this 8 meeting. He stated what is laid out in the agenda is what the Board will discuss which is the process for proceeding with SEQR.
Patrick Hogan stated he doesn’t think there should be discussion. He stated we have the request and he does not think it should be discussed publicly at this time because we don’t know what we have to do as far as the request goes. Jeff Davis stated if the Board has questions they can certainly ask questions.
Victor Ianno asked if OCIDA will be the lead going into negotiations with eminent domain. He asked if the Agency is successful OHB Redev will buy it. Jeff Davis stated yes and this is how the process works.
Victor Ianno asked if OCIDA is at risk. Jeff Davis stated as part of this process and getting into the SEQR process the applicant has agreed to reimburse the Agency for all of its costs in performing SEQR and should eminent domain be utilized any amount from the eminent domain process. He stated the Agency is the only Agency that has the authority to proceed with eminent domain for economic development purposes so if the Board were to proceed down that road we would be the Agency taking that action and undertaking costs to do that. He stated at the end of the day the Agency would be doing that in support of the project so there would be a reimbursement to the Agency.
Victor Ianno asked if any of the entities can come back at this Agency. Jeff Davis stated it is a litigation type process to utilize eminent domain so the Agency would be in front of the court and they have the ability to object. He stated it is a two prong process. He stated the first step is the process of taking title and the second step is the process of evaluating the land and the rights taken. He stated the first step is generally quicker and the second step is an evaluation process that can last a little bit longer.
Victor Ianno asked if the evaluation is higher does OHB have to buy it for whatever the court determines. Jeff Davis stated they would have to agree to the evaluation and purchase the land and that is the risk.
Victor Ianno asked if OCIDA is at risk. Jeff Davis stated as part of this process and getting into the SEQR process the applicant has agreed to reimburse the Agency for all of its costs in performing SEQR and should eminent domain be utilized any amount from the eminent domain process. He stated the Agency is the only Agency that has the authority to proceed with eminent domain for economic development purposes so if the Board were to proceed down that road we would be the Agency taking that action and undertaking costs to do that. He stated at the end of the day the Agency would be doing that in support of the project so there would be a reimbursement to the Agency.
Victor Ianno asked if any of the entities can come back at this Agency. Jeff Davis stated it is a litigation type process to utilize eminent domain so the Agency would be in front of the court and they have the ability to object. He stated it is a two prong process. He stated the first step is the process of taking title and the second step is the process of evaluating the land and the rights taken. He stated the first step is generally quicker and the second step is an evaluation process that can last a little bit longer.
Victor Ianno asked if the evaluation is higher does OHB have to buy it for whatever the court determines. Jeff Davis stated they would have to agree to the evaluation and purchase the land and that is the risk.
Victor Ianno asked if the Agency is at risk or is it on OHB. Jeff Davis stated if the applicant was unwilling to purchase it at that price from the Agency then we would probably not proceed with 9 eminent domain. He stated there is an agreement in place that protects the Agency for the Agency costs and protects the Agency for litigation.
Victor Ianno stated this is a great project but he is concerned about lawsuits. Jeff Davis stated that is why his recommendation is that the Board doesn’t consider a vote at this meeting based upon the request because it is something the Board members need to review.
Kevin Ryan asked who owns the properties that would be the defendants in this eminent domain action. Ryan Benz stated Benderson and Transformco.
Victor Ianno asked if the Agency is at risk or is it on OHB. Jeff Davis stated if the applicant was unwilling to purchase it at that price from the Agency then we would probably not proceed with 9 eminent domain. He stated there is an agreement in place that protects the Agency for the Agency costs and protects the Agency for litigation.
Victor Ianno stated this is a great project but he is concerned about lawsuits. Jeff Davis stated that is why his recommendation is that the Board doesn’t consider a vote at this meeting based upon the request because it is something the Board members need to review.
Kevin Ryan asked who owns the properties that would be the defendants in this eminent domain action. Ryan Benz stated Benderson and Transformco.
Robert Petrovich stated consistent with past practice and supportive of moving the SEQR review for the old Shoppingtown Mall on behalf of the applicant, District East, we should put together a working group from this Board to work through the SEQR issues with counsel and review documents provided by the applicant under the SEQR requirements. He stated he would suggest to constitute a group in support of that to hold workshop sessions not unlike what the Agency did with the Amazon project. He stated his recommendation would be having the same group involved used on the Amazon project because they are familiar with the process of what needs to happen in that regard. He stated group consisted of Chairman Patrick Hogan, Susan Stanczyk and Janice Herzog.
Robert Petrovich asked if we need to codify that in some way. Jeff Davis stated discussion in the minutes is appropriate and no formal resolution is needed. He stated of all the parties agree then a working group will be established as well as with other involved agencies.
Patrick Hogan, Susan Stanczyk and Janice Herzog all agreed to be on the working group.
Robert Petrovich stated consistent with past practice and supportive of moving the SEQR review for the old Shoppingtown Mall on behalf of the applicant, District East, we should put together a working group from this Board to work through the SEQR issues with counsel and review documents provided by the applicant under the SEQR requirements. He stated he would suggest to constitute a group in support of that to hold workshop sessions not unlike what the Agency did with the Amazon project. He stated his recommendation would be having the same group involved used on the Amazon project because they are familiar with the process of what needs to happen in that regard. He stated group consisted of Chairman Patrick Hogan, Susan Stanczyk and Janice Herzog.
Robert Petrovich asked if we need to codify that in some way. Jeff Davis stated discussion in the minutes is appropriate and no formal resolution is needed. He stated of all the parties agree then a working group will be established as well as with other involved agencies.
Patrick Hogan, Susan Stanczyk and Janice Herzog all agreed to be on the working group.
Robert Petrovich stated Ramboll has been working with us since almost the beginning providing technical support on the advancement of the White Pine Commerce Park for development and hopefully landing a project in the semiconductor advanced manufacturing space. He stated we 10 have some additional engineering work that needs to be completed and he thinks it would be prudent to increase their contract authorization by $50,000 to accomplish that going forward. Susan Stanczyk asked what the original contract amount was. Robert Petrovich stated he believes the original was $80,000 but there was a subsequent authorization of $35,000 and this will be another $50,000 so total would be $165,000 Kevin Ryan asked if staff anticipates more beyond this for additional supplementation. Robert Petrovich stated it is hard to say. He stated there are folks interested in this site and they are in that space. He stated they are always asking for additional information on site related issues and having Ramboll available to facilitate the answers to some of these questions is prudent. Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing $50,000 of additional funds to Ramboll for continued engineering support at White Pine. Motion was carried.
Robert Petrovich stated Ramboll has been working with us since almost the beginning providing technical support on the advancement of the White Pine Commerce Park for development and hopefully landing a project in the semiconductor advanced manufacturing space. He stated we 10 have some additional engineering work that needs to be completed and he thinks it would be prudent to increase their contract authorization by $50,000 to accomplish that going forward. Susan Stanczyk asked what the original contract amount was. Robert Petrovich stated he believes the original was $80,000 but there was a subsequent authorization of $35,000 and this will be another $50,000 so total would be $165,000 Kevin Ryan asked if staff anticipates more beyond this for additional supplementation. Robert Petrovich stated it is hard to say. He stated there are folks interested in this site and they are in that space. He stated they are always asking for additional information on site related issues and having Ramboll available to facilitate the answers to some of these questions is prudent. Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing $50,000 of additional funds to Ramboll for continued engineering support at White Pine. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board went into executive session at 8:44 am to discuss the acquisition of real property. Motion was carried. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board adjourned executive session at 9:08 am. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board went into executive session at 8:44 am to discuss the acquisition of real property. Motion was carried. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board adjourned executive session at 9:08 am. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated based upon the actions of executive session it is his recommendation that the Board consider and counsel will prepare resolutions to authorize a settlement of litigation claim and notice of claim that was filed against the Agency. He stated the action of the underlying litigation was previously reviewed under SEQR and there is no change to the SEQR determination based upon entering into a settlement provision. He stated there will be one resolution before the board. He stated the resolution is the Board authorizing the Executive 11 Director to enter into a settlement agreement of anticipated litigation with regard to a piece of property currently under contract.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a settlement agreement of anticipated litigation. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated it would be his recommendation that the Board also consider a resolution of the Board authorizing the Executive Director to enter into settlement discussions for an increase in a contract amount.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into settlement discussions for an increase in a contract amount. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated based upon the actions of executive session it is his recommendation that the Board consider and counsel will prepare resolutions to authorize a settlement of litigation claim and notice of claim that was filed against the Agency. He stated the action of the underlying litigation was previously reviewed under SEQR and there is no change to the SEQR determination based upon entering into a settlement provision. He stated there will be one resolution before the board. He stated the resolution is the Board authorizing the Executive 11 Director to enter into a settlement agreement of anticipated litigation with regard to a piece of property currently under contract.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a settlement agreement of anticipated litigation. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated it would be his recommendation that the Board also consider a resolution of the Board authorizing the Executive Director to enter into settlement discussions for an increase in a contract amount.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into settlement discussions for an increase in a contract amount. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board adjourned the meeting at 9:11 am. Motion was carried.
_________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary 12 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Special Meeting Minutes October 3 2022 A Special meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 333 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York in the large conference room on the first floor.
Patrick Hogan called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm with the following:
PRESENT:
Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Victor Ianno Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal
ABSENT:
Steve Morgan
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Nate Stevens, Treasurer Nancy Lowery, Secretary Karen Doster, Recording Secretary Alexis Rodriguez, Assistant Treasurer Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm Len Rauch, Office of Economic Development
Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board adjourned the meeting at 9:11 am. Motion was carried.
_________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary 12 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Special Meeting Minutes October 3 2022 A Special meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 333 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York in the large conference room on the first floor.
Patrick Hogan called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm with the following:
PRESENT:
Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Victor Ianno Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal
ABSENT:
Steve Morgan
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Nate Stevens, Treasurer Nancy Lowery, Secretary Karen Doster, Recording Secretary Alexis Rodriguez, Assistant Treasurer Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm Len Rauch, Office of Economic Development
Jeff Davis stated he would like to take a motion by the Board to go into Executive Session under the New York Public Office’s Law Section 105 for the purpose of discussing a potential purchase and sale contract.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board went into Executive Session at 4:02 pm to discuss the acquisition of real property. Motion was carried. Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board adjourned Executive Session at 4:13 pm. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated he would like to take a motion by the Board to go into Executive Session under the New York Public Office’s Law Section 105 for the purpose of discussing a potential purchase and sale contract.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board went into Executive Session at 4:02 pm to discuss the acquisition of real property. Motion was carried. Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board adjourned Executive Session at 4:13 pm. Motion was carried.
Jeff Davis stated before the Board is a SEQR resolution and authorization resolution for the purchase of land. He stated regarding the SEQR resolution similar to other purchases within the White Pine Commerce Park was subject to a Generic Environmental Impact Statement and then the Board undertook the process to study expansion of the park which expansion already included the subject property. He stated they completed that review under SEQR through a draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement, a Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement and ultimately a Findings Statement that was completed in 2001. He stated before the Board for SEQR purposes is the project which is the acquisition of these lands including the acquisition of the subject property and such acquisition was included in the Agency SEQR review of the project including the evaluation of relevant impacts, facts and conclusions associated with the expansion of the Commerce Park, the draft Supplemental GEIS, the Final Supplemental GEIS and the Findings Statement adopted by the Agency evaluated the relevant impacts, facts and conclusions associated with the acquisition of additional acreage including the subject property to accommodate the expansion of the park. He stated this Agency determined that the project, from all reasonable alternatives, is one which minimizes or avoids adverse environmental effects to the maximum extent practical and the acquisition of the property will be carried out in accordance with the condition and thresholds established in the Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement and the Findings Statement thus avoiding, minimizing or mitigating as reasonably practical adverse environmental impacts.
Jeff Davis stated before the Board is a SEQR resolution and authorization resolution for the purchase of land. He stated regarding the SEQR resolution similar to other purchases within the White Pine Commerce Park was subject to a Generic Environmental Impact Statement and then the Board undertook the process to study expansion of the park which expansion already included the subject property. He stated they completed that review under SEQR through a draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement, a Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement and ultimately a Findings Statement that was completed in 2001. He stated before the Board for SEQR purposes is the project which is the acquisition of these lands including the acquisition of the subject property and such acquisition was included in the Agency SEQR review of the project including the evaluation of relevant impacts, facts and conclusions associated with the expansion of the Commerce Park, the draft Supplemental GEIS, the Final Supplemental GEIS and the Findings Statement adopted by the Agency evaluated the relevant impacts, facts and conclusions associated with the acquisition of additional acreage including the subject property to accommodate the expansion of the park. He stated this Agency determined that the project, from all reasonable alternatives, is one which minimizes or avoids adverse environmental effects to the maximum extent practical and the acquisition of the property will be carried out in accordance with the condition and thresholds established in the Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement and the Findings Statement thus avoiding, minimizing or mitigating as reasonably practical adverse environmental impacts. Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the adoption of SEQRA determination. Motion was carried. Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into purchase contracts and any related documents with respect to parcels of property.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the adoption of SEQRA determination. Motion was carried. Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into purchase contracts and any related documents with respect to parcels of property.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Fanny Villarreal, the OCIDA Board adjourned the meeting at 4:16 pm. Motion was carried.
_________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary 2
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Fanny Villarreal, the OCIDA Board adjourned the meeting at 4:16 pm. Motion was carried.
_________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary 2
PHONE: 315.435.3770 • FAX: 315.435.3669 September 30, 2022
Revenue / Expense / Income Current Period Current YTD Amount Change to Budget Operating Revenue 111,894 2,262,225 1,444,000 818,225 Operating Expense 61,747 448,907 800,000 (351,093) Program Expense 113,229 971,128 644,000 327,128 Net Ordinary Income (63,082) 842,191 - 842,191
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Revenue / Expense / Income Current Period Current YTD Amount Change to Budget Operating Revenue 111,894 2,262,225 1,444,000 818,225 Operating Expense 61,747 448,907 800,000 (351,093) Program Expense 113,229 971,128 644,000 327,128 Net Ordinary Income (63,082) 842,191 - 842,191 Current Assets Current YTD Prior YTD Total Cash 6,565,940 5,178,465 Less Pass Through Received 2,494,286 2,420,941 Available Cash 4,071,654 3,047,733 Receivables (less pass through rec.) 256,848 157,968 Grant Reimbursements - - Total 4,328,502 3,205,701 Receivables 0-120 days 256,848 > 120 days - Total 256,848 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Profit and Loss September 2022 Current Assets Current YTD Prior YTD Total Cash 6,565,940 5,178,465 Less Pass Through Received 2,494,286 2,420,941 Available Cash 4,071,654 3,047,733 Receivables (less pass through rec.) 256,848 157,968 Grant Reimbursements - - Total 4,328,502 3,205,701 Receivables 0-120 days 256,848 > 120 days - Total 256,848 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Profit and Loss September 2022
Income
2116.1 Agency Fees 108,893.00 2116.2 Application Fees 2,000.00 Total 2116 Fees 110,893.00 2410 Lease Income 750.00 Total 500 Operating Revenue 111,643.00
2401 Interest Income 210.96 501.2 Other Non-Operating Revenue 40.00 Total 501 Non-Operating Revenue 250.96
529 PILOT Income 1,456,861.93 Total 534 Pilot & Pass Thru Revenue 1,456,861.93 Total Income $1,568,755.89 GROSS PROFIT $1,568,755.89 Expenses
6406.50 Consulting Services 2,500.00 Total 6406 Other Professional Services 2,500.00 6407 Administrative Expense 61,747.21 6408 Meeting Expenses 493.35 6409 Conference Attendence 2,259.70 6410 Office Expense 2,131.25 6411 Memberships / Sponsorships 1,060.00 Total 6400 Operating Expense 70,191.51
6510.2 Site Analysis 31,357.50 6510.5 Insurance 3,721.18 6510.6 Taxes/SDC 69,705.70 Total 6510 White Pine Commerce Park 104,784.38 Total 6500 Agency Program Expenses 104,784.38
Income
2116.1 Agency Fees 108,893.00 2116.2 Application Fees 2,000.00 Total 2116 Fees 110,893.00 2410 Lease Income 750.00 Total 500 Operating Revenue 111,643.00
2401 Interest Income 210.96 501.2 Other Non-Operating Revenue 40.00 Total 501 Non-Operating Revenue 250.96
529 PILOT Income 1,456,861.93 Total 534 Pilot & Pass Thru Revenue 1,456,861.93 Total Income $1,568,755.89 GROSS PROFIT $1,568,755.89 Expenses
6406.50 Consulting Services 2,500.00 Total 6406 Other Professional Services 2,500.00 6407 Administrative Expense 61,747.21 6408 Meeting Expenses 493.35 6409 Conference Attendence 2,259.70 6410 Office Expense 2,131.25 6411 Memberships / Sponsorships 1,060.00 Total 6400 Operating Expense 70,191.51
6510.2 Site Analysis 31,357.50 6510.5 Insurance 3,721.18 6510.6 Taxes/SDC 69,705.70 Total 6510 White Pine Commerce Park 104,784.38 Total 6500 Agency Program Expenses 104,784.38 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:50 PM GMT-04:00 1/2 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Profit and Loss September 2022
6605.2 PILOT Expense 1,456,861.93 Total 6605 Pilot & Pass Thru Expenses 1,456,861.93 Total 6600 Non-Operating Expenses 1,456,861.93 Total Expenses $1,631,837.82 NET OPERATING INCOME $ -63,081.93 NET INCOME $ -63,081.93 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:50 PM GMT-04:00 2/2 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:50 PM GMT-04:00 1/2 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Profit and Loss September 2022
6605.2 PILOT Expense 1,456,861.93 Total 6605 Pilot & Pass Thru Expenses 1,456,861.93 Total 6600 Non-Operating Expenses 1,456,861.93 Total Expenses $1,631,837.82 NET OPERATING INCOME $ -63,081.93 NET INCOME $ -63,081.93 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:50 PM GMT-04:00 2/2 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2022
Current Assets Bank Accounts 200 Cash 0.00 200.1 Cash - M & T Checking 5,684,307.98 200.2 Cash - M & T Money Maker Savings 890,540.33 200.4 Destiny USA Restricted Cash -8,957.82 210 Petty Cash 50.00 Total 200 Cash 6,565,940.49 Total Bank Accounts $6,565,940.49 Accounts Receivable 380 Accounts Rec.
380.6 A/R Fees, Lease & PILOT 256,848.00 Total 380 Accounts Rec. 256,848.00 Total Accounts Receivable $256,848.00 Total Current Assets $6,822,788.49 Fixed Assets
101 White Pines Commerce Park 17,402,537.32
101.101 CHA GEIS 1 267,452.05 101.102 CHA GEIS 2 219,439.36 101.104 GEIS Reg Plan Board Overview 19,797.74 Total 101.1 WPCP GEIS 506,689.15 101.2 WPCP Legal 69,774.25 101.3 Engineering Services 52,675.00 101.301 Temporary Access 4,055.44 101.4 Environmental/Demo Services 10,318.98 Total 101.3 Engineering Services 67,049.42
101.501 Land Purchases 1,160,063.57 101.502 Closing Costs 3,168.14 Total 101.5 Land Acquisition Costs 1,163,231.71 101.6 WPCP Marketing 1,264.20 Total 101 White Pines Commerce Park 19,210,546.05 106 North Salina Properties 0.00 106.1 435 North Salina 17,083.55 106.3 435 North Salina Building 634,421.53 Total 106 North Salina Properties 651,505.08 107 800 Hiawatha 604,840.42 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2022
Current Assets Bank Accounts 200 Cash 0.00 200.1 Cash - M & T Checking 5,684,307.98 200.2 Cash - M & T Money Maker Savings 890,540.33 200.4 Destiny USA Restricted Cash -8,957.82 210 Petty Cash 50.00 Total 200 Cash 6,565,940.49 Total Bank Accounts $6,565,940.49 Accounts Receivable 380 Accounts Rec.
380.6 A/R Fees, Lease & PILOT 256,848.00 Total 380 Accounts Rec. 256,848.00 Total Accounts Receivable $256,848.00 Total Current Assets $6,822,788.49 Fixed Assets
101 White Pines Commerce Park 17,402,537.32
101.101 CHA GEIS 1 267,452.05 101.102 CHA GEIS 2 219,439.36 101.104 GEIS Reg Plan Board Overview 19,797.74 Total 101.1 WPCP GEIS 506,689.15 101.2 WPCP Legal 69,774.25 101.3 Engineering Services 52,675.00 101.301 Temporary Access 4,055.44 101.4 Environmental/Demo Services 10,318.98 Total 101.3 Engineering Services 67,049.42
101.501 Land Purchases 1,160,063.57 101.502 Closing Costs 3,168.14 Total 101.5 Land Acquisition Costs 1,163,231.71 101.6 WPCP Marketing 1,264.20 Total 101 White Pines Commerce Park 19,210,546.05 106 North Salina Properties 0.00 106.1 435 North Salina 17,083.55 106.3 435 North Salina Building 634,421.53 Total 106 North Salina Properties 651,505.08 107 800 Hiawatha 604,840.42 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:46 PM GMT-04:00 1/3 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2022
Total 100 Land 20,466,891.55
104.1 Office Furniture 1,429.00 104.2 Equipment 4,589.00 Total 104 Machinery & Equipment 6,018.00 211 A/D Office Furniture -3,493.00 213 A/D Buildings -97,603.00 250 Investment in Real Property 6,180,006.00 Total Fixed Assets $26,551,819.55 Other Assets 240 Blue Sky Redevelopment 1,641.76 Total Other Assets $1,641.76 TOTAL ASSETS $33,376,249.80 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:46 PM GMT-04:00 1/3 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2022
Total 100 Land 20,466,891.55
104.1 Office Furniture 1,429.00 104.2 Equipment 4,589.00 Total 104 Machinery & Equipment 6,018.00 211 A/D Office Furniture -3,493.00 213 A/D Buildings -97,603.00 250 Investment in Real Property 6,180,006.00 Total Fixed Assets $26,551,819.55 Other Assets 240 Blue Sky Redevelopment 1,641.76 Total Other Assets $1,641.76 TOTAL ASSETS $33,376,249.80
Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 600 Accounts Payable 0.00 600.1 Due to Related Party - OED 448,906.40 600.102 Due to BD WPCP 42,216.66 600.204 OHB Redev LLC Funds 400,000.00 600.205 Exp Pay Prev Period 133.14 600.206 Mileage Reimbursement 92.34 600.208 BlueRock Energy Agreement Deposit 25,000.00 600.209 Syracuse Rail Overpayment 500.00 600.3 Onondaga County Loan 17,659,596.04 600.31 Accrued Interest - OC Note Payable 2,129.00 Total 600.3 Onondaga County Loan 17,661,725.04 Total 600 Accounts Payable 18,578,573.58
602 Pass Thru Payable -525,000.00 603 PILOT Pass Thru 3,019,286.39 604 Other Pass Thrus -0.30 Total 601 PILOT and Pass Thru Payable 2,494,286.09
631.356 Syracuse 0.01 Total 631.3 Schools 0.01 631.5 City of Syracuse 0.01
Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 600 Accounts Payable 0.00 600.1 Due to Related Party - OED 448,906.40 600.102 Due to BD WPCP 42,216.66 600.204 OHB Redev LLC Funds 400,000.00 600.205 Exp Pay Prev Period 133.14 600.206 Mileage Reimbursement 92.34 600.208 BlueRock Energy Agreement Deposit 25,000.00 600.209 Syracuse Rail Overpayment 500.00 600.3 Onondaga County Loan 17,659,596.04 600.31 Accrued Interest - OC Note Payable 2,129.00 Total 600.3 Onondaga County Loan 17,661,725.04 Total 600 Accounts Payable 18,578,573.58
602 Pass Thru Payable -525,000.00 603 PILOT Pass Thru 3,019,286.39 604 Other Pass Thrus -0.30 Total 601 PILOT and Pass Thru Payable 2,494,286.09
631.356 Syracuse 0.01 Total 631.3 Schools 0.01 631.5 City of Syracuse 0.01 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:46 PM GMT-04:00 2/3 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2022
Total 631 Due to Other Governments 0.02 Total Other Current Liabilities $21,072,859.69 Total Current Liabilities $21,072,859.69 Total Liabilities $21,072,859.69 Equity 3900 Equity Unreserved 8,742,531.91 3901 Equity-Investment Fixed Assets 2,345,838.63 463 Reserve For Contracts 585,595.31 465 Equity - Unreserved -212,766.31 Net Income 842,190.57 Total Equity $12,303,390.11 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $33,376,249.80 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:46 PM GMT-04:00 2/3 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of September 30, 2022
Total 631 Due to Other Governments 0.02 Total Other Current Liabilities $21,072,859.69 Total Current Liabilities $21,072,859.69 Total Liabilities $21,072,859.69 Equity 3900 Equity Unreserved 8,742,531.91 3901 Equity-Investment Fixed Assets 2,345,838.63 463 Reserve For Contracts 585,595.31 465 Equity - Unreserved -212,766.31 Net Income 842,190.57 Total Equity $12,303,390.11 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $33,376,249.80 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:46 PM GMT-04:00 3/3 Accrual Basis Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:46 PM GMT-04:00 3/3
PAYMENT OF BILLS - SCHEDULE #474 October 6, 2022
PAYMENT OF BILLS - SCHEDULE #474 October 6, 2022
1. BRIAN R. HALL, RECEIVER OF TAXES* $ 69,705.70 WPCP School Taxes 2022-2023 2. ADVANCE MEDIA NEW YORK** $ 102.20
3. PARK STRATEGIES, LLC** $ 2,500.00 Monthly Consulting Services September 2022, Inv#16587067 4. BARCLAY DAMON LLP*** $ 653,379.10 Purchase of Land 5. BARCLAY DAMON LLP*** $ 533,552.35 Purchase of Land 6. BARCLAY DAMON LLP*** $ 244,646.55 Purchase of Land 7. BARCLAY DAMON LLP*** $ 1,683,639.57 Purchase of Land 8. MACNY**** $ 1,175.00 Inv#'s 44956, 45054, 11208 9. MACNY***** $ 80.00 Inv#45053 10. NATIONWIDE****** $ 1,878.49 Commercial Liability Insurance Premium, Policy #7J2551 11. ROBERT PETROVICH $ 197.97 Albany Meeting Mileage 1 Schedule #474 12. FEDEX $ 24.68 Inv#'s 7-865-60398, 7-873-57169, 7-894-34574
1. BRIAN R. HALL, RECEIVER OF TAXES* $ 69,705.70 WPCP School Taxes 2022-2023 2. ADVANCE MEDIA NEW YORK** $ 102.20
3. PARK STRATEGIES, LLC** $ 2,500.00 Monthly Consulting Services September 2022, Inv#16587067 4. BARCLAY DAMON LLP*** $ 653,379.10 Purchase of Land 5. BARCLAY DAMON LLP*** $ 533,552.35 Purchase of Land 6. BARCLAY DAMON LLP*** $ 244,646.55 Purchase of Land 7. BARCLAY DAMON LLP*** $ 1,683,639.57 Purchase of Land 8. MACNY**** $ 1,175.00 Inv#'s 44956, 45054, 11208 9. MACNY***** $ 80.00 Inv#45053 10. NATIONWIDE****** $ 1,878.49 Commercial Liability Insurance Premium, Policy #7J2551 11. ROBERT PETROVICH $ 197.97 Albany Meeting Mileage 1 Schedule #474 12. FEDEX $ 24.68 Inv#'s 7-865-60398, 7-873-57169, 7-894-34574 13. DUSTY'S OUTDOOR SERVICE $ 1,500.00 WPCP Mowing 14. LEONARD RAUCH $ 1,080.29 Meeting Reimbursement TOTAL $ 3,193,461.90 *Ratification of Check dated September 13, 2022 **Ratification of Checks dated September 15, 2022 ***Ratification of Checks dated September 16, 2022 ****Ratification of Check dated September 23, 2022 *****Ratification of Check dated September 26, 2022 ******Ratification of Checks dated September 30, 2022 2 13. DUSTY'S OUTDOOR SERVICE $ 1,500.00 WPCP Mowing 14. LEONARD RAUCH $ 1,080.29 Meeting Reimbursement TOTAL $ 3,193,461.90 *Ratification of Check dated September 13, 2022 **Ratification of Checks dated September 15, 2022 ***Ratification of Checks dated September 16, 2022 ****Ratification of Check dated September 23, 2022 *****Ratification of Check dated September 26, 2022 ******Ratification of Checks dated September 30, 2022 2
PAYMENT OF BILL - SCHEDULE #474 October 6, 2022 PILOT Payments 1. HINSDALE ROAD GROUP LLC* $ 525,000.00
2. ONONDAGA COUNTY $ 138,561.81 COR Inner Harbor 3rd Q and Hinsdale Road 2022 PILOT Payments 3. CITY OF SYRACUSE $ 8,493.64 COR Inner Harbor 3rd Q 2022 PILOT Payment 4. WEST GENESEE CSD $ 559,575.90 Hinsdale Road 2022 PILOT Payment 5. CITY OF SYRACUSE CSD $ 14,547.90 COR Inner Harbor 3rd Q 2022 PILOT Payment 6. EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CSD $ 49,403.29 Bristol-Myers Squibb 2022 PILOT Payment 7. TOWN OF CAMILLUS $ 172,177.20 Hinsdale Road 2022 PILOT Payment 8. VILLAGE OF EAST SYRACUSE $ 21,572.64 Bristol-Myers Squibb 2022 PILOT Payment 9. BALDWINSVILLE CSD $ 1,529,954.00 Anheuser-Busch 2022 PILOT Payment TOTAL $ 3,019,286.38 *Ratification of Check dated September 19, 2022 1
PAYMENT OF BILL - SCHEDULE #474 October 6, 2022 PILOT Payments 1. HINSDALE ROAD GROUP LLC* $ 525,000.00
2. ONONDAGA COUNTY $ 138,561.81 COR Inner Harbor 3rd Q and Hinsdale Road 2022 PILOT Payments 3. CITY OF SYRACUSE $ 8,493.64 COR Inner Harbor 3rd Q 2022 PILOT Payment 4. WEST GENESEE CSD $ 559,575.90 Hinsdale Road 2022 PILOT Payment 5. CITY OF SYRACUSE CSD $ 14,547.90 COR Inner Harbor 3rd Q 2022 PILOT Payment 6. EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CSD $ 49,403.29 Bristol-Myers Squibb 2022 PILOT Payment 7. TOWN OF CAMILLUS $ 172,177.20 Hinsdale Road 2022 PILOT Payment 8. VILLAGE OF EAST SYRACUSE $ 21,572.64 Bristol-Myers Squibb 2022 PILOT Payment 9. BALDWINSVILLE CSD $ 1,529,954.00 Anheuser-Busch 2022 PILOT Payment TOTAL $ 3,019,286.38 *Ratification of Check dated September 19, 2022 1
1. Fill in all blanks using “none”, “not applicable” or “not available”. If you have any questions about the way to respond, please call the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency” or “OCIDA”) at 315-435-3770.
2. If providing an estimate put “(est.)” after the figure or answer. If more space is needed to answer any specific question, attach a separate sheet.
3. If the OCIDA Board approves benefits, it is the company’s responsibility to obtain and submit all necessary forms and documents.
4. When completed, return this Application by mail or fax to the Agency at the address indicated below. A signed application may also be submitted electronically in PDF format to Nancy Lowery at nancylowery@ongov.net. An Application will not be considered by the Agency until the Application fee has been received.
5. The Agency will not give final approval for this Application until the Agency receives a completed NYS Full Environmental Assessment Form concerning the project which is the subject of this Application. The form is available at http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html.
1. Fill in all blanks using “none”, “not applicable” or “not available”. If you have any questions about the way to respond, please call the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency” or “OCIDA”) at 315-435-3770.
2. If providing an estimate put “(est.)” after the figure or answer. If more space is needed to answer any specific question, attach a separate sheet.
3. If the OCIDA Board approves benefits, it is the company’s responsibility to obtain and submit all necessary forms and documents.
4. When completed, return this Application by mail or fax to the Agency at the address indicated below. A signed application may also be submitted electronically in PDF format to Nancy Lowery at nancylowery@ongov.net. An Application will not be considered by the Agency until the Application fee has been received.
5. The Agency will not give final approval for this Application until the Agency receives a completed NYS Full Environmental Assessment Form concerning the project which is the subject of this Application. The form is available at http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html.
6. Please note the Public Officers Law declares all records in the possession of the OCIDA (with certain limited exceptions) are open to public inspection and copying. If the Applicant is of the opinion that there are elements of the project which are in the nature of trade secrets which, if disclosed to the public or otherwise widely disseminated, would cause substantial injury to the Applicant’s competitive position, this Applicant must identify such elements in writing and request that such elements be kept confidential. In accordance with Article 6 of the Public Officer’s Law, the OCIDA may also redact personal, private, and/or proprietary information from publicly disseminated documents.
7. The Applicant will be required to pay the Agency Application fee and, if accepted as a project of the Agency, all administrative and legal fees as stated in Section VI of the Application.
This Application Local Access Agreement Employment Plan Conflict of Interest A feasibility statement indicating the need for the requested benefits Description of Project, Site Plans/Sketches, and Maps NYS Full Environmental Assessment Form A check payable to the Agency in the amount of $1,000 A check payable to Barclay Damon LLP in the amount of $2,500 9. This Application was adopted by the OCIDA Board on September 14, 2021.
6. Please note the Public Officers Law declares all records in the possession of the OCIDA (with certain limited exceptions) are open to public inspection and copying. If the Applicant is of the opinion that there are elements of the project which are in the nature of trade secrets which, if disclosed to the public or otherwise widely disseminated, would cause substantial injury to the Applicant’s competitive position, this Applicant must identify such elements in writing and request that such elements be kept confidential. In accordance with Article 6 of the Public Officer’s Law, the OCIDA may also redact personal, private, and/or proprietary information from publicly disseminated documents.
7. The Applicant will be required to pay the Agency Application fee and, if accepted as a project of the Agency, all administrative and legal fees as stated in Section VI of the Application.
This Application Local Access Agreement Employment Plan Conflict of Interest A feasibility statement indicating the need for the requested benefits Description of Project, Site Plans/Sketches, and Maps NYS Full Environmental Assessment Form A check payable to the Agency in the amount of $1,000 A check payable to Barclay Damon LLP in the amount of $2,500 9. This Application was adopted by the OCIDA Board on September 14, 2021.
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 1 It is the policy of the Agency that any project receiving benefits from the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency will utilize 100% local contractors and local labor for the construction period of the project unless a waiver is granted in writing by the Agency. Return to:
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Attn: Nancy Lowery 333 W. Washington Street, Suite 130 Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: 315-435-3770 | Fax: 315-435-3669 nancylowery@ongov.net
Please answer all questions. Use “None”, “Not Applicable” and “See Attached” where necessary.
Submittal Date: _____________
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 1 It is the policy of the Agency that any project receiving benefits from the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency will utilize 100% local contractors and local labor for the construction period of the project unless a waiver is granted in writing by the Agency. Return to:
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Attn: Nancy Lowery 333 W. Washington Street, Suite 130 Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: 315-435-3770 | Fax: 315-435-3669 nancylowery@ongov.net
Please answer all questions. Use “None”, “Not Applicable” and “See Attached” where necessary.
Submittal Date: _____________
A) Applicant/Project Operator information (company receiving benefits):
Applicant/Project Operator: CVE US EI4 Manlius North, LLC
Applicant/ Project Operator Address: 109 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 914-847-0043 Fax:
cvenorthamerica.com Website: E-mail: carson.weinand@cvegroup.com Federal ID#: 87-2982190 NAICS:
State and Year of Incorporation/Organization: __________________________________________ New York, 2021 Owner (if different from Applicant/Project Owner): _____________________________________ CVE North America, Inc.
Owner Address: 109 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Federal ID#:
State and Year of Incorporation/Organization:
List of stockholders, members, or partners of Owner:
________________________________________________________________________________ B) Individual Completing Application:
Name: Carson Weinand Title: Senior Business Developer Address: 109 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 239-784-8080 Fax:
E-mail: carson.weinand@cvegroup.com Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 1 A) Applicant/Project Operator information (company receiving benefits):
Applicant/Project Operator: CVE US EI4 Manlius North, LLC
Applicant/ Project Operator Address: 109 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 914-847-0043 Fax:
cvenorthamerica.com Website: E-mail: carson.weinand@cvegroup.com Federal ID#: 87-2982190 NAICS:
State and Year of Incorporation/Organization: __________________________________________ New York, 2021 Owner (if different from Applicant/Project Owner): _____________________________________ CVE North America, Inc.
Owner Address: 109 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Federal ID#:
State and Year of Incorporation/Organization:
List of stockholders, members, or partners of Owner:
________________________________________________________________________________ B) Individual Completing Application:
Name: Carson Weinand Title: Senior Business Developer Address: 109 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 239-784-8080 Fax:
E-mail: carson.weinand@cvegroup.com Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 1 C) Company Contact (if different from individual completing application):
Name: Thibaut Delespaul Title: General Manager, CVE North America, Inc.
Address: 109 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 914-847-0043 Cell Phone: 917-750-5110 E-mail: thibaut.delespaul@cvegroup.com D) Company Counsel:
Name of Attorney: Joshua Sabo, Esq.
Firm Name: Couch White, LLP Address: 540 Broadway, Albany, NY 12201 Phone: 518-320-3443 Cell Phone:
E-mail: jsabo@couchwhite.com E) Business Organization (check appropriate category):
☐ Corporation ☐Partnership ☐ Public Corporation ☐Joint Venture ☐ Sole Proprietorship ☐Limited Liability Company ☐ Other (please specify):
Year Established: 2021 State in which Organization is established: New York F) List all stockholders, members, or partners with % of ownership greater than 5%: Name % of ownership CVE NA Devco, LLC 100% Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 2 G) Applicant Business Description:
Please attach a description of your Company’s background, products, customers, goods and services. C) Company Contact (if different from individual completing application):
Name: Thibaut Delespaul Title: General Manager, CVE North America, Inc.
Address: 109 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 Phone: 914-847-0043 Cell Phone: 917-750-5110 E-mail: thibaut.delespaul@cvegroup.com D) Company Counsel:
Name of Attorney: Joshua Sabo, Esq.
Firm Name: Couch White, LLP Address: 540 Broadway, Albany, NY 12201 Phone: 518-320-3443 Cell Phone:
E-mail: jsabo@couchwhite.com E) Business Organization (check appropriate category):
☐ Corporation ☐Partnership ☐ Public Corporation ☐Joint Venture ☐ Sole Proprietorship ☐Limited Liability Company ☐ Other (please specify):
Year Established: 2021 State in which Organization is established: New York F) List all stockholders, members, or partners with % of ownership greater than 5%: Name % of ownership CVE NA Devco, LLC 100% Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 2 G) Applicant Business Description:
Please attach a description of your Company’s background, products, customers, goods and services. Estimated % of sales within Onondaga County: ________________________________________ 50% Estimated % of sales outside Onondaga County but within New York State: 50% Estimated % of sales outside New York State but within the U.S.:
Estimated % of sales outside the U.S.:
(*Percentage to equal 100%) H) Applicant History: If the answer to any of the following is “Yes”, please explain below. If necessary, attach additional information.
☐Yes ☐No plaintiff or defendant in any civil or criminal litigation?
criminal offense (other than a minor traffic violation)? ☐Yes ☐No 3. Has any person listed in Section I ever been in receivership or declared bankruptcy? Please attach any explanations. ☐Yes ☐No I) Has the Project Beneficiary received assistance from OCIDA, Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA), New York State or the Onondaga Civic Development Corporation (OCDC) in the past? If yes please attach an explanation and please give year, project name, and description of benefits and address of project.
☐Yes ☐No Estimated % of sales within Onondaga County: ________________________________________ 50% Estimated % of sales outside Onondaga County but within New York State: 50% Estimated % of sales outside New York State but within the U.S.:
Estimated % of sales outside the U.S.:
(*Percentage to equal 100%) H) Applicant History: If the answer to any of the following is “Yes”, please explain below. If necessary, attach additional information.
☐Yes ☐No plaintiff or defendant in any civil or criminal litigation?
criminal offense (other than a minor traffic violation)? ☐Yes ☐No 3. Has any person listed in Section I ever been in receivership or declared bankruptcy? Please attach any explanations. ☐Yes ☐No I) Has the Project Beneficiary received assistance from OCIDA, Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA), New York State or the Onondaga Civic Development Corporation (OCDC) in the past? If yes please attach an explanation and please give year, project name, and description of benefits and address of project.
☐Yes ☐No Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 3
A) Project Location: Location where the investment will take place. If Company is moving, the new location should be entered here and the current location should be in Section I. Address: 8107 East Seneca Turnpike (assigned by SOCPA; subdivided from No Number Duguid Rd) Legal Address (if different):
City: Manlius Village/Town: Manlius Zip Code: 13104 School District: Fayetteville-Manlius Tax Map Parcel ID(s): 099.-01-03.0 (to be updated once subdivision is filed) Current Assessed Value: ________________ $251,000 (full parcel) Footage of Existing Building: _________________ 0 Census Tract: ___________________________________________________________________ B) Type (Check all that apply):
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A) Project Location: Location where the investment will take place. If Company is moving, the new location should be entered here and the current location should be in Section I. Address: 8107 East Seneca Turnpike (assigned by SOCPA; subdivided from No Number Duguid Rd) Legal Address (if different):
City: Manlius Village/Town: Manlius Zip Code: 13104 School District: Fayetteville-Manlius Tax Map Parcel ID(s): 099.-01-03.0 (to be updated once subdivision is filed) Current Assessed Value: ________________ $251,000 (full parcel) Footage of Existing Building: _________________ 0 Census Tract: ___________________________________________________________________ B) Type (Check all that apply):
☐New construction ☐Purchase of machinery and/or equipment ☐Expansion/Addition to current facilities ☐Brownfield/Remediated Brownfield ☐Renovation of existing facility ☐LEED Certification ☐ Housing Project ☐Demolition and Construction ☐ Renewable Energy Project ☐Acquisition of existing facility/property ☐ Retail ☐Other:
C) Project Narrative: A statement that there is a likelihood that the project would not be undertaken but for the financial assistance provided by the Agency or, if the project could be undertaken without financial assistance provided by the Agency, a statement indicating why the project should be undertaken by the agency.
* For a Retail Project (also see page 14) * For a Renewable Energy Project (also see page 15) * For a Housing Project (also see page 17) D) Description of Project: Please provide a detailed narrative of the proposed Project. Please separately attach the description and any copies of site plans, sketches or maps. This narrative should include, but is not limited to:
☐New construction ☐Purchase of machinery and/or equipment ☐Expansion/Addition to current facilities ☐Brownfield/Remediated Brownfield ☐Renovation of existing facility ☐LEED Certification ☐ Housing Project ☐Demolition and Construction ☐ Renewable Energy Project ☐Acquisition of existing facility/property ☐ Retail ☐Other:
C) Project Narrative: A statement that there is a likelihood that the project would not be undertaken but for the financial assistance provided by the Agency or, if the project could be undertaken without financial assistance provided by the Agency, a statement indicating why the project should be undertaken by the agency.
* For a Retail Project (also see page 14) * For a Renewable Energy Project (also see page 15) * For a Housing Project (also see page 17) D) Description of Project: Please provide a detailed narrative of the proposed Project. Please separately attach the description and any copies of site plans, sketches or maps. This narrative should include, but is not limited to:
☐ (i) the size of the Project in square feet and a breakdown of square footage per each intended use;
☐ (ii) the size of the lot upon which the Project sits or is to be constructed; ☐ (iii) the current use of the site and the intended use of the site upon completion of the Project;
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 4 ☐ (iv) the principal products to be produced and/or the principal activities that will occur on the Project site;
☐ (v) please describe your method for site control (Own, lease, other). E) Select Project type for all end users at Project site (you may check more than one): **Please check any and all end users as identified below ☐ Industrial ☐Bank Office ☐ Acquisition of Existing Facility ☐Retail ( see page 14) ☐ Housing Project ( see page 17 ) ☐Mixed Use ☐ Equipment Purchase ☐Facility for Aging ☐ Multi-Use Tenant ☐Civic Facility (not for profit) ☐ Renewable Energy Project ( see page 15) ☐Other ______________________ ☐ Commercial ☐ (i) the size of the Project in square feet and a breakdown of square footage per each intended use;
☐ (ii) the size of the lot upon which the Project sits or is to be constructed; ☐ (iii) the current use of the site and the intended use of the site upon completion of the Project;
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 4 ☐ (iv) the principal products to be produced and/or the principal activities that will occur on the Project site;
☐ (v) please describe your method for site control (Own, lease, other). E) Select Project type for all end users at Project site (you may check more than one): **Please check any and all end users as identified below ☐ Industrial ☐Bank Office ☐ Acquisition of Existing Facility ☐Retail ( see page 14) ☐ Housing Project ( see page 17 ) ☐Mixed Use ☐ Equipment Purchase ☐Facility for Aging ☐ Multi-Use Tenant ☐Civic Facility (not for profit) ☐ Renewable Energy Project ( see page 15) ☐Other ______________________ ☐ Commercial F) If applicant will not occupy 100% of the building in a real estate transaction, provide information on tenant(s) that includes name, present address, and percentage of project to be leased, type of business organization, relationship to applicant, date and term of lease. G) For the Agency to consider this Project, please provide the following information: 1. Does the Project consist of new construction or expansion or substantial renovation of an existing facility?
☐Yes ☐No 2. Will the Project create new employment opportunities or retain existing jobs that may otherwise be lost?
☐Yes ☐No 3. Does the Project beneficiary serve a customer base primarily outside of Onondaga County?
☐Yes ☐No H) Will the completion of the Project result in the removal of an industrial or manufacturing plant of the company from one area of the state to another area of the state OR in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the company located within the state? Please explain if you answer “Yes” by attaching a response.
☐Yes ☐No I) Please attach a description of any compelling circumstances the Agency should be aware of while reviewing this application.
F) If applicant will not occupy 100% of the building in a real estate transaction, provide information on tenant(s) that includes name, present address, and percentage of project to be leased, type of business organization, relationship to applicant, date and term of lease. G) For the Agency to consider this Project, please provide the following information: 1. Does the Project consist of new construction or expansion or substantial renovation of an existing facility?
☐Yes ☐No 2. Will the Project create new employment opportunities or retain existing jobs that may otherwise be lost?
☐Yes ☐No 3. Does the Project beneficiary serve a customer base primarily outside of Onondaga County?
☐Yes ☐No H) Will the completion of the Project result in the removal of an industrial or manufacturing plant of the company from one area of the state to another area of the state OR in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the company located within the state? Please explain if you answer “Yes” by attaching a response.
☐Yes ☐No I) Please attach a description of any compelling circumstances the Agency should be aware of while reviewing this application.
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 5 J) Local Approvals (Site Plan and Environmental Review) 1. Have site plans been submitted to the appropriate town or local planning department? ☐Yes. What is the status? ☐No. When will the plans be submitted? _______________________________________________________ SEQRA Neg Dec and Special Use Permit have been awarded. 2. Has the project received site plan approval from the town or local planning board? ☐Yes ☐No 3. If no, what is the anticipated approval date? ________________________________ 4. If yes, provide the Agency with a copy of the Planning Board’s approval resolution along with the related SEQR determination. (NOTE: SEQR determination is required for final approval and sales tax agency appointment.)
a. Please attach the appropriate Environmental Impact Forms to your application. Here is a link to the SEQR forms: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html b. Have any environmental issues been identified on the property? ☐Yes ☐No If yes, please attach an explanation.
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 6 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 5 J) Local Approvals (Site Plan and Environmental Review) 1. Have site plans been submitted to the appropriate town or local planning department? ☐Yes. What is the status? ☐No. When will the plans be submitted? _______________________________________________________ SEQRA Neg Dec and Special Use Permit have been awarded. 2. Has the project received site plan approval from the town or local planning board? ☐Yes ☐No 3. If no, what is the anticipated approval date? ________________________________ 4. If yes, provide the Agency with a copy of the Planning Board’s approval resolution along with the related SEQR determination. (NOTE: SEQR determination is required for final approval and sales tax agency appointment.)
a. Please attach the appropriate Environmental Impact Forms to your application. Here is a link to the SEQR forms: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html b. Have any environmental issues been identified on the property? ☐Yes ☐No If yes, please attach an explanation.
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A) Project Costs and Finances Description of Costs Total % of Total Total Private Expenditure Budget Budget to be (should be less than or Amount Procured in equal to total budget Onondaga amount) County Land Acquisition $500,000 Site Work/Demo $1,000,000 Building Construction & Renovation Furniture & Fixtures Equipment $2,000,000 Engineering/Architect $250,000 sFinancial Charges $400,000 Legal $100,000 Other $150,000 Management/Developer Fees $300,000 Total Project Cost $4,700,000 Note: Do not include OCIDA fees, OCIDA application fees or OCIDA legal fees as part of the Total Project Cost. You may attach a separate chart if needed.
B) TOTAL Capital Costs $ 4,700,000 Project refinancing: estimated amount (for refinancing of existing debt only) $
A) Project Costs and Finances Description of Costs Total % of Total Total Private Expenditure Budget Budget to be (should be less than or Amount Procured in equal to total budget Onondaga amount) County Land Acquisition $500,000 Site Work/Demo $1,000,000 Building Construction & Renovation Furniture & Fixtures Equipment $2,000,000 Engineering/Architect $250,000 sFinancial Charges $400,000 Legal $100,000 Other $150,000 Management/Developer Fees $300,000 Total Project Cost $4,700,000 Note: Do not include OCIDA fees, OCIDA application fees or OCIDA legal fees as part of the Total Project Cost. You may attach a separate chart if needed.
B) TOTAL Capital Costs $ 4,700,000 Project refinancing: estimated amount (for refinancing of existing debt only) $ Sources of Funds for Project Costs:
1. Bank Financing $ _______________
2. Equity (excluding equity that is attributed to grants/tax credits) $ 470,000 3. Tax Exempt Bond Issuance (if applicable) $ _______________
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and tax credits) $ -Identify each state and federal grant/credit:
$ $ $ 6. Total Sources of Funds for Project Costs $ _______________
Sources of Funds for Project Costs:
1. Bank Financing $ _______________
2. Equity (excluding equity that is attributed to grants/tax credits) $ 470,000 3. Tax Exempt Bond Issuance (if applicable) $ _______________
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and tax credits) $ -Identify each state and federal grant/credit:
$ $ $ 6. Total Sources of Funds for Project Costs $ _______________
C) Employment and Payroll Information *Full Time Equivalent (FTE) is defined as one employee working no less than 40 hours per week or two or more employees together working a total of 40 hours per week.
☐Yes ☐No If yes, provide number of FTE jobs at the facility:
Estimate the number of FTE jobs to be retained as a result of this Project: 0 Estimate the number of construction jobs to be created by this Project: 40 Estimate the average length of construction jobs to be created (months): 5 months Current annual payroll at facility:
Please list, if any, benefits that will be available to either full and/or part time employees:
Average annual benefit paid by the company ($ or % salary) per FTE job:
Amount or percent of wage employees pay for benefits:
Provide an estimate of the number of residents in the Economic Development Region (Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, Oneida, Oswego, and Cortland Counties) to fill new FTE jobs:
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 8 C) Employment and Payroll Information *Full Time Equivalent (FTE) is defined as one employee working no less than 40 hours per week or two or more employees together working a total of 40 hours per week.
☐Yes ☐No If yes, provide number of FTE jobs at the facility:
Estimate the number of FTE jobs to be retained as a result of this Project: 0 Estimate the number of construction jobs to be created by this Project: 40 Estimate the average length of construction jobs to be created (months): 5 months Current annual payroll at facility:
Please list, if any, benefits that will be available to either full and/or part time employees:
Average annual benefit paid by the company ($ or % salary) per FTE job:
Amount or percent of wage employees pay for benefits:
Provide an estimate of the number of residents in the Economic Development Region (Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, Oneida, Oswego, and Cortland Counties) to fill new FTE jobs:
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 8 D) New Employment Benefits i. Complete the following chart indicating the number of FTE jobs presently employed at the Project and the number of FTE jobs that will be created at the Project site at the end of the first, second, and third, years after the Project is completed. Jobs should be listed by title of category (see below), including FTE independent contractors or employees of independent contractors that work at the Project location. Do not include construction workers.
ii. Feel free to include additional information or a substitute chart if you think additional material would add clarity.
Please use this chart to illustrate the current employment:
Job Title/Category Current Annual Pay Current Employment (FTE) Please use this chart to illustrate the projected employment growth:
Job Title/Category Current Annual Pay Jobs Created Jobs Created Jobs Created Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 If you prefer, you may attach a job chart of your own that outlines the job growth projections regarding the Project.
E) Financial Assistance sought (estimated values):
☐ Real Property Tax Abatement (PILOT):
☐ Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption (.75% of amount mortgaged): 31,725 D) New Employment Benefits i. Complete the following chart indicating the number of FTE jobs presently employed at the Project and the number of FTE jobs that will be created at the Project site at the end of the first, second, and third, years after the Project is completed. Jobs should be listed by title of category (see below), including FTE independent contractors or employees of independent contractors that work at the Project location. Do not include construction workers.
ii. Feel free to include additional information or a substitute chart if you think additional material would add clarity.
Please use this chart to illustrate the current employment:
Job Title/Category Current Annual Pay Current Employment (FTE) Please use this chart to illustrate the projected employment growth:
Job Title/Category Current Annual Pay Jobs Created Jobs Created Jobs Created Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 If you prefer, you may attach a job chart of your own that outlines the job growth projections regarding the Project.
E) Financial Assistance sought (estimated values):
☐ Real Property Tax Abatement (PILOT):
☐ Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption (.75% of amount mortgaged): 31,725
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